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A Weekly Journal of the Rod and Gun, 


ANGLING, SHOOTING, THE KENNEL, 
PRACTICAL eR REAL riko LORY, 


FISHCULTURE, PROTECTION OF GAME, 


INCULCATION IN MEN AND WOMEN OF A HEALTHY INTEREST 


TN 
OUT-DOOR RECREATION AND STUDY. 
VOLUME XXVII. 
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August, {886—January, (887. 


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PUBLISHED BY THE 


ss FOREST AND STREAM A UELISHING COMPANY, 


‘ NEW YORK. 


1887, ies 


FOREST AND 


EDITORIAL. 
Page 
AGITONGACK “Der. ss siss5 scesheshspea ess scaes ... O41 
AN OMKINSEP ATK cticas wedeet teow sane re canis 201 
American Ornithologists’ Union................ 341 
IATA GC VAC) = ata: 2 pease omega eae. te oe 301 
ATI MD ONMNIAR AZINE. <c-0 csce scenes evade aw bea aes 481 
ATECTTDON MSO CTO UVic. cosas cs Mayce stale s assis wes nee dele 361 
each Hated SHOOUME. «nck csctien ce tiepee mse Cease ce 61 
GAT BI CUSE ccstcsee ay tan op oti Wiehe emlepre sad culm rue. 4A 281. 
Beginning the Day Right................ ak Shs ta 181 
Bens —Billian Heat ..05.c.c yee ecne mss css ses 441 
ESRB he oe etch te ee] BGS pvc a eace tye tle EOE tesa qo te ate tefare ASL 
PAE G HIB Ar Kee RCTUTOS: kw os sells se 5 org ieee ater 381 
Birds and Fertility......... eee wre 2 ee AES Re 281 
Blackest ANM*OLCES. sie ope cee ss wee wate eee wed 481 
BES Hite kes kes ase eaaene wees Lanter 21, 41, 81, 101 
Brahmin and Scribe........... ee ee eee ry 101 
PIPES LE: gelesen CEM Sue is Reha es Sede eee ets 481 
Bonnet and Game Bag........ .-..-..s6..+.+ 161, 281 
Boycott in the Wo0dS.......--.0.--ssscssetes wee 1 
Buffalo for National Museum...................4 221 
hal GaAne. . a,c Be aetens etc e~ tis athe ek 5 npeln 341 
CHUSEEST REL Ee 12 Sp We an or ely ROS GP APL SS tna ny 421 
Congress and Game Laws ............0.0..05 wee 41 
AAGUIM Os GUL eeisciclss ne Ws 6 sis 3a Sint d nee navn cen eT 361 
COots ETM OR oes s ses vstieg seer es «Holler nee 1 
Coa TLESUTHE PUG Ob. ince cote rien ehieid.s notte esas ala 281 
WOTGCUIMO OER. pe inlets Seine bis: 5 = 2 = ee tte fenie 121, 161, 221 
GPOWEEVESELYAILION tats sc0u ct oS cow els bagsewcaes sane 401 
Dogs Property in Kentucky................... 4. 481 
Toby berananie Ae] US (oui) ater Sean at geese we BES kes Sal sah 241 
Field Trials...... A SB rs both es faata iis oat 301 
TOURS IUG GM tS gree MI Ke fel ctensp bok! ea ep eee Sao. eer shrine 441 
Florida Land Swindles........ ..cceseeeseeees oe 221 
Forest and Stream .......... ue shite itestenaiuts 381 
MONG At HAEESe [qe cass steric aie be saeor erate betes 261 
HHIGRESUIV SE tense Sra caicclieh cts ies.d eS yinesaea una aed 5 at 
Riorestry, CONGRESS. seus ters peseccsserieen aes e 161 
‘Challe silos, see eee GeOdy ae ae eer 301 
Game and the Season. .........-.42-. ese e cece ee ees 241 
Game Importation....0....csseseseecas ee ond ores 401 
Canmne duany bude: ie G8); ks womans ctlle ce jew nine 201 
Game Protection and Increase........ .... .... 481 
Game ProtectoOrs...........:e.e2 eee eee 461, 481, 501 
NOT eAtIOOUELITMOAYG sec aco dhe slgnecietsne emiens ae eb 241 
Grouse’s Nesting ..-..... ccc sect en eee e eee raeee ee 61 
Hill Fund........ See Eh SNS aie, ed 421 
ELVES MOIS V is oot cpotyas ses aa esw opie aie Sov atcha Jara aya aotaie tatiana ots 302 
15 Gis)24 0\ 2h pr) eal © Ae eee oer aria palpate esate 362 
Tipyelitthts Bt ee See gdgetoe Pos aobna adr sgt sige 
International Trap Shooting..............-....+. 
Inviting Game Law Violation..................+. 
Hillawhey MOUVOUIEK - bse ssscee cece ety seems oes 
Knapp, Shepherd F..........-..-0s.cse essence eee: 
ituctleventy “oluinias sears aonogha ou jad ostes sy sana 
Toile Wie LOL BUN Gs. ceo. pete bees sleet he 
Lobster Protection..........gi@"..-..-.; 
Lyman, Leroy......-.-.. fh; Jet da, 3 
Magazine Rifles.....-. Mh. WW: +. eee rece nee 17821 
Maine Game Laws ..BB.-.-.-..ss cece tesa sins ceas 
Maine Lawlessness.. 92... .:..-..-.-2::-.05. i 
Maine Tragedy .......§.....-.--- - 301, 321, 421, 501 
Massachusetts A’ssociation..... WAAL a, 
Menhaden.........--.-++-+- 21, 41, 
National Park, Proposed........0% tre ae 
Nessmuk’s POeMS... 2...0+ests rece eee e ee ee ences 
New York Harbor Pollution................ 2 
New Vork Militia Practice..............--....04. 
New York Trout Laws....-...--.-- bat isk. Ah 
Ohio Wishwand: GaMe...s.. eo ee wegen gine 
Outdoor Life, Plea for.....,-+-:-,+e0+ eee ec eleees 
Poachers and Society.......----:seepeeeeeeee pees 
Prairie Fires and Grouse,.............-- ......5. 
Presidential Deer Hunting.................... 
Railroads and Game....-..--- 2+. .++.+++e. seen ease 
EG OCIDL EC MLGANY care aise ener itblee 9 -l\-ehlor ye 
Rod and Reel Association..........-.---.-+...55. 
Sea Serpent..... Kee ea AROSEA SS 7068085 
Shacker Band......---cseseeee eter tees t eee vee eees 
Shooting Disappointment........-....+..-.+5666. 
Snipe Decoration........cesseseeeerees cncedtdnnts4 281 
Snow Buntings a8 GamMe...... 0.2.0... s scene eens 421 
State ASSOCIAbIONS.......-...sse¢- eee tase eee gee 81 
Striped Bass...... ceececee ee cere eer esee cence 201 
UPiamica Elia SaG@e Linen ister ialarereieiteecieitee or reareeteeet tas erage ete 321 
Transportation, TMicit......0.-++se ys sess eeeee eee 381 
Trap Shooting Reform.......--..-.+-+++++++. 1, 21, 61 
Wacatlonists. -c..--- sess sec = bee nce eeees se res 21, 42 
Vidar MHOC EMI BHD RSs Gea hanno eda aceas tt sodhe 201, 261 
Western Game Decrease..... 11... esses ee ee sees 821 
Wild Rice in Great Britain..............--..2655 261 
Woodcock Summer Shooting...........--+.0-4:- 381 
Yacht, International Challenge...............,..181 


INDEX---VOLUME XXVIIL. 


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Yacht, International Match.................0005: 101 | Blue Goose Habits es 
Yacht, New York Course...:.- 908 gy io PERS SAAS 141 | Buffalo Domestication.......00 6000 ccceceeees. ee 
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK: Buffalo Extermination..... .......... ; | ; ~862 
Mr. #leemsiOspreys.. Be. . bs cbc. ten es de OA) | SB Ut agO Ey DIGS pis. ke ree EEE eels: ao Pe 362 
Congress and the Park.................. .. 22, 861 | Buffalo in National Park ...... ........ ...es00s 284 
HUOIEseo le TOCA an ue en Tn Aree 42 | Buffalo on the Musselshell............... ....e.0- 4 
ADS Cy Oey us Hl avewl ern oti a Amean es Dhan sciscyls AAA RASA 81 | Caribou in Adirondacks.........5......--e- cece ee 103 
irestirsiresParks., |. pote ck eee eee TOTS2OL | PCOLTOs Ms andy. «mace bas Rear eo claws eens 63 
The Military Government...............-. 141,181 | Chipmunks, Confiding 2... ue sere siesccinces 444 
The: Scheniers eaalicedegeew.. ise eee ne lee 401 | Clarke’s Crow in British Columbia.............. 464 
Senate ue Asbo Ces ee are fo ene cee aes 421 | Coon Cats......... Bch, OH ELE shoes ode 322, 348, 862 
Capt, Harriss ste poOrtie ss co... ccc. Book on cee a4 | Coons USN ACIY.. win: | ees atetes oe ees tees s Belew ne 862 
Nolvuney nor the barkyee). cc ctte deede. oe ee 461 | Cougars of Puget Sound................. ...+e5- 104 
See Sportsman Tourist and Game Bag and Gun. | Crows in the Water... .........--. sssseeeeeee eee 244 
: Dootsslnpellipencesseamenectes te emesis be 44 
Dos Wolisthiibrittes sort ren meiseaierer tes anaes 204 
SPORTSMAN TOURIST. Eagle Measurements............ secs eee cess 343, 383 
; Haclersi soled. awe aenetee eee ea ere: 4, 124 
Ancine Nat Org os | Bard Worm Copulation ran : 
Audubon, JGhw Famessi.. os... es. ccc csch oe sees 162 a aoe ae ee ogee ee, ie” Re See 
Bearheadand the Bear?..0).. fru... wes 382 af gd RE retin ado aS Se ae 
BSE oe WR bhi eran Ot eee 202, 482 ee Bite gma ert tae aang ga ae 
Boon Gar Arrahbiggee......82, 102, 148, 182, 208, 242, San ze (GENEBICON ANE hy AAA GO BAe OS cote He» a 
Wess NOE OL he ane ee ee ae nn 
Ate a le Tee-ASK. .. 2.2.6 sey este eeee ee a Golden Eagle in Connecticut........ .....-..... 362 
Buntline Stories =f wrCLS iM rats it re rk A pela Grouse Domestication Wes LAE Ee de eeigs 363, 464, 503 
ane ee Tema re se wR 3| Grouse Hybrid................05 > 404 
Camping for Its Own Sake..........-.:2:.0205 3 Peale rotiae Polygamy Al sa Tee raig 23 
Capital INGDGRS och Se lsat ett gestae saan 402 TH EAC GTSPAR GIN ROSTER Beene Anti be aah tee estan 1¢3 
Crane Island............. .. AeA 5, RA ter oe 222 
Criticand His Critics....... 11. .sssssceeeeese. Peal Seas 
JO PINEtbaype wy eon asVe yy Cee pet Oo ANE RY bop a bandon 102 Peregrine Palcon........++eeersesscrreese w43, 263 
DEOL Deceptions: Se - cos sins edd oe at 24 oe 483 Gyr Palcon Sh tee eas, a Me © 5” alee ed 
ilove (eh Deh a Clove tile Wahoo Ae eee ie Acar Sah 443- Lanier Baleaty, ike Seen ool beam ay ere ee 302 
Florida Land, Life and Sport....... ....sese00r tate Ataerienn Morkin and JSestreb skis seco 4 4 ake 
Good Hope Memory ogo .k cess: tev owwens sr ences ayy 425 Hibernation bees MeByclge omeatuaete el AAA RAS rw te 484 
7S bor 8 Re ell hae argh WB Anbeeiteat ats bee .5 4 OCs es 427 By baadis mali ak La ae MMe.” eae way YY ci gell  an eae : 
Himalayas, Hunting in......... 122, 1 22, 163, 187, 205 Indian Arrow Making.. Pe Soe Aa AON ei yc. 163, 204 
Trays Anau thO,la.d ook teres th eaeete cea dt Indian Bird Stories Lit Melee mh ES NE ete roe 1038 
TOA GLE PLOT. 2. ste ites Eitan eget Acti ate as eae 322 Sted a ICH Nel eeecteceeir eters <a oe 
KS She WTA CISZAs tains eee eeeeleoer ees kagsi sues 362 | 27 icpener cadens bate oma Tad bat 
ie Ue CAGSR RES: oe eau oe dee eh ta ss vrs ale ore 145 
ae Shoulder Geeae ene Seoasseerstecerswesens seco al le as A ci eee D4. SNE a 124 
(EtiMPiauliCyeeend DLs 0) CON he yore Cie Sane a ae 428 Lobster Reasoning 2 
Moose Hunt (poetry)..... ..csecseeeceacseeceeees 428 | wranual of N. A Birds... ae Ga eT : r 
Moose Hunting...:.....0.... oe te EN. DONS R ond Spent ae reds cciaseo Al Oks 64 
eee re Wn Scckae Bias gt +d dase hg Ae ey oe Mole and Castor Bean... ..... ................6 64 
Phantom Buck of Baxter Peak.................. 442 ne Sea ATA pee ae Oe oe st 
FORGES VY AILUL Liss eee ete OORT nnn Sta 342 RSS epee Knee eg be. 
Sam Lovel’s Camps.........+.. 22, 62, 82, 102, 122, 143, Meo r esa aan, Vie ene oe aaae 64 ee 
Seallislandss ce clceiene swans es toa aee eee a . : ne NeW. pralad atad a celle Ge oaph prmm AA EMaes has oe 
Sissi boovbleadwaters...onac.+s4nce04) Her seves ones 502 Ornithology. and Marnmmalogy... Heres owe pea 
Superior Fishing..........-0..ssecrescteseees one. cone | Dr oitnelogys Pinte Row A mento yar. Be 
Map nsand Tsien o ; 464 Osprey of Vicksburgh........+..... ..+-..255 ++. 243 
T aletunict MA) Mees Del iym A ns etie Otter in New England... .... ......... 224, 284, 362 
wo IVECUIUG AITO «oe he tortr tenets eel fetedot les olsleiein |eeerar! ainoeeee 42 EVER RGtie tke sulfa ee ade GRE 23 
White Goats and Bull Trout.............--. 440, AOR) eke OnE iat nal Rael Ae eee 465 
ellowstone Park Notes..........02--e0seeeeeers 382 See aE en EE Od 
ellowstone Park Superintendency............. 142 | Rabbit eaiynanthe. RC Ati Cate ae 204 
ellowstone Park, Trip to............-..-+seeee 262 Rattlesnake’s Panes,,.,...ve-.0..- 145, 185, 224, 244 
= Rice Bird’s Thieving .................... 7 oe 283 
NATURAL HISTORY. Sandpiper Swimming.............5. ----+s.:++05 145 
Sea Wlephants. «sities cece scree tere nesssnsacs cess 483 
Sat larhevousn Sten iden bee ee ye Veco SE perp eirhd ke tain 44 lsSaa Serpent... 2... ssn sede tee esse ees 23, 64, 186, 224. 
Albino Crow......- Aa Aces oo. ha Ga AN Oh arriagienboe Soh nes ee tte tA SR ooo ds et ett ole 204 
Albino Squirrels...........+. 3, 244, 284, 348, 363, 3883 | Shore Bird NomenClature............... 348, 362, 382 
American Association.......-.++ ...ss+eseeeeeees 28: | Qiieiiee, Hamill ce vasssa uve causes ets aa ss vray ae 186 
American Ornithologists’ Union..........., 304, 822 | Snake, Exceptional. .........- ...s+ssseeec-2e 0s 244 
JATHTOWE, GINA Gece olde to sont ne satpro ieleee team oe 464 | Snakes Poisoning Themselves................... 23. 
Audubon Society......<:.:+60. 211 +s: .., 64, 104, 188 | Snake Venom..........---- +++: abel Fa (jsebg ide eee 145 
Avian Tuberculosis... ..25.2...c4e sew gaes beer y enema 503. | Snowy Owls...... ...-secseeee eens cee eee 3438, 464, 504 
Jesh Wel erel Reger tere oe ad ses eek it eta ces Sear tet 362 Sparrow Hawk TM CHM POW. sets setes nee , 464 
Beaver in Michigan........--.++--+sseeseen sesso BEB Aig... oe ye Gans Sedge d ope co oe Aa pees pe an nioelal 404 
Bird Legislation... 2.22. .0cecscsgesieg wee cig ne es 402 | Squirrel as Bird Destroyer... ....--.-+++-+s++00+ 45 
Bird Migration....... .--.seeeesseevey sess sees ees 103 | Squirrel Mutilation...........-2.::esbeseeee rere 145 
ISHS PANT CIHES TR tyeasnan eset gl aap Aaa 25 bAnonScaae 124 | Squirrel’s BUrrow.........+.2+200+ seeeeeeee cere 248 
Bird Notes from Arizona........-s.s..2r2-see ens 464 | Squirrels’ Peculiar Marking.... -.. 244, 284, 343, 383 
Bird Notes from Long Island...................- 363 | Sword, Prehistoric.....---.... 2. essere cerseeee 44 
Bird Notes from Maryland,.....25....+-.+..sees 264 | Torns of Matinicus Rock..........--.++.+.-0s+ +: 485 
BITE PTLGbLEChiOM ee «cee ath seems s oe steele Gees ele ieletee a 4| Titmouse, Familiar............--+- eee essere ress 144 
Birdsand Suphlowerseg.<-- see asec et iene eee 264 | Tree Island Hawks. .... 0) +22. esse eee deen te eee 23 
Birds? Are Hotr with 0.28. bet are betes se ie 3 | Turkey Buzzard on Long Island.............+..- 64 
Birds at Seai.ie.......5.00- “Ane cert Ry oe ee Se 323 | Weapons in Game.......-.----+--++++--- raster hae Y: 348 
Birds Counting Eiggs..........--.-- seers sens nsseee 104 | Wildfowl Domestication.........+++++-+e.ses 24, 186 
Birds, Wamiliag.f..-...-- cot -e- eee 144, 186, 224, 284 | Wild Geese VagarieS......-.....065 cee eese ieee es 504 
Birds of Chautauqua County eetiaee-: co an PA 84} Wild Pigeon Breeding........ -...++++ereeeee ee: 483 
Bindsior UOT AG, . rn) paso nner amnesia tare 483 | Wild Turkey Domestication.......-.....-++++++. 204 
Birds of Massachusetts (Allen) uiauesatr ss oli7 age 83 84 |} Woman’s Tender Heart (ill.).............. Est: 403 
BrrdsorsMiehicamevcsnsscGes a2 era eate teense 128, 223 | Woodcock in City.....---s00eeeeeseee pert eerste 323 
Pind GEV Olde eee cus cae eee eh eeendeee nee 488 | Woodpecker Migration... ........+++++.+2+-:++ 186 
Black MynX..,.ce:reeee Patt yy yee PORES fod vo ieee F256 89 . 163 Weodpecker, aT Gs att taaton aes seers ees 


GAME BAG AND GUN. 


Grouse, Odd Shot at.ccicseeecs sevvereyeeeecreness 


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Adirondack Deer...........0........ 287, 346, 364, 384 
Mask an Baccurslo tue ce cevteris- ln Son2Sxiahy ance eo aE 429 
Amateur Sporting Club.........-. 2a LARep eee 188 
PAUEICANESES nee /aieya ch fassal y otR eee eae Sor Rasta 45, 66, 127 
AdTKaMSAsS ew OlVESeent in. donc ecet dae eee ena: 564 
SASSA WOT ABW esc rice saveslet eee cL eee 406 
BEAM OSS ile nhl Leelee At eet ne Ete ae ones eee 506 
Bea Te LM Uy by TSG: eet w rcsced ae t eee sted ae ree 206 
BeapHontine 0s Foote: cytidine 186, 428 
Beate Pete ces slsulda ds haniss sare teeta ee eRe Seen 348 
Bearsandssmall Shot .2.</ssates neces easaeesins 386 
Bears in Dismal Swamp.........2.2s.seessseeeees 49 
BearssneNew Brunswick 2:2: e.nsanveas aemees 146 
Bear WrapPINGs 2.0 oF ee ee vine eee eee 245 
BGRL VALDES 3540: h4daceeh see tece adnate Sere 85 
‘Beletan Manesy a... cee,» a hae Ai pew eee eee 428 
Bergen County Association... ............- vee AL 88 
Between Midnight and Dawn..............-- eo. oe 
Bicycle in Deer Hunting........... .2.0-02e-0y 88 
Bite PlOVeT senso ss kes wee enisial pe eee 509 
Boar Tm portamon. recess. sseiessateresa ae eee 428 
Bores: Of GAANSs.... pan eee cous oro Sune ote eee ries 208 
BOSTON gn GeVLAINIE Sse cre calle eke: easel elem eaaTates 164 
BoSstOmeNObeBs ss. ics enna ganek ek ou Oude teen eee een 126 
Branting at Monomoys.s.:..s sss ests wt eee eee 125 
BrookiyenaGrti: CHIE nyc). alps upnemae en eeee aia 285 
Buck, A Three-Pronged 2.2 ......5...60.5.5 seen 486 
Bullets, Hxplosive, ..... 0... Feces eee teeta ees 506 
@aliformmiaGanietess.: .. dsssb y- ae bin ae seen ae 246 
Maleormias Gaal syapue celhane es pa eee ase 48, 105, 286 
GalifarniaiWAlatow) sccsa0 creas aeneeaiultons 386. 
Mam pines AINtas ae... arenes gates 87, 105 
Camping NObess: foc sci. - 2. gH lee ee aint 164 
Canadian Back Lakes........--.+.-:.0e-seers 344, 364 
Gamine Precocity, .......-05¢++er sete cswerenss recs 325 
Cape Cod Marsh Sheoting ..... PAP ers 2c: 206 
Caribou in New Brumswick,........ cess eeeees 469 
Chinese Pheasants in Oregon,.,.........---+-++- 406 
Coldrador law rkcoth epee | er ee POA SMR galetd prteelie 146 
Colorado Game Grounds.........-..-2+06- e+ a waed 
@onme chicane cases cee tetera ieee et ete maine 147 
Cook, Death of Prof. William ..........-.-- 127, 146 
GoM SCOLess yt. ne eee nse eg ieee tenner tae ree 463 
CBG Oto ses as ehadiecy «cise class alele efecto cle Ste) da ted ent ients 506 
Coot Shooting on Maine Coast.............-..++5 264. 
Cordelia Club, Day with .... ....-....---es ses eos 504 
Cottonwood Lake. ..3 0.5 0cece scence ar ee ceed tee 343 
Gro’s Nest Incident............:eeeseeeeee cee ,. 64 
Cuba: Game: Law. -.....Fe.02.02 ests eme Starnes 404 
Gurrituck NOtes. co. di. 2s oeseee esse ees ae 266 
Dakota Deer and Geese.... ...- _dticbsth ice «ar epee 586 
Day’s Incidents ......5.---.+se-r reser poeee Oe oe 385 
Dead River Region..........-.seen+5s3 eottte bie Fete 505 
Deer and Deer Hunting..........+.---+--eeee ees 467 
Deer Hunting in Snow........2-+-2.ee08 sees eee 24 
Meer ate MaMe.. S92 lees > cone ees << ems viele 21, 85 
Deerin Virgimis. -.. Wade esewses ose eee yao 6 
Deer Law of New WOrk......22....000 eee vee este 6 
Meer POACHETSs. 0 eves aeetess + deste vee eae Sees 145 
[Dh OnW EN pee Poor. SOB AMCICEAA BoosOon mca ir ts 147 
Dismal SwWAMPer.s.. bsia5 bese ete eee ea sce aee es 246. 
Doorstep Shot at Quail............-.++.4+ sees. 386 
Dotible Disaster. ....-¢5+ sce eessyoe Houle aL 285) 
Ducking on Kankakee... ......---+-++0eeseeeeseee 126 
Duck, My Wirst........--0. esos eee ce en eee eee cee 286. 
Eastern New York Asadoiation oie eect 506: 
Elmendorf, Capt. Anthony......---+++++-++-2++ 05 865 
Emperor William’s Hunting....... ot eythomieened 807 
English Guns and Makers...........++. .-+ss.++. 406, 
BPxperience of a Novice.....--..:- s+ sreeeseeee es ABS 
Bye’s Influence on Beasts.....1++ 02s s0ssseeee ees 4 
Wireskhunters uMeks 66... paeeese 4 seek oi 28 
Fire-Hunting in Lowisiana......-...-.---++-+... 323! 
LETS TG ATES cists) wsclaterecicle)-)p 0, heoage snare ewe oe risa aes 48 
First Lessons. ....-.:-+-seee ee seer eee AB AP A sso 345, 384 
WGXOS SMG GORI. 2 ood sc aes. o 2 oa sre fe ea ord « wie piacere 208 
Foxes and Foxhounds.... ....s--.essseseeeeeee 24, 5a 
Foxhunt, New England............ Be PRR fi 
ORE AOULIEES. Sita, ob 25/3%|s:| os ey seen eee 365 
Game near Large City........-.-ssssee-ese eee eee Ah 
Game Preserving in Britain. ..4, 46, 86, 124, 188, 225) 
266, 306, 324, 37 
Georgia GaMe..........ce eee eee e eect eens 246, 34 
Georgia Game Interests........+ ss+++- ress ee ee ee 4) 
Greenhorn on a Runway......--+-- Att sonsas nods 8 
Ground Shooter’s Day....-.:.-210-22 sssceerseeee & 
Grouse and Snow Crust. -..... 7.57 seerwa ee 55 oe 5C 
Grouse in North Carolina....- ¢ ‘syed s saggtacee nets 
Grouse in Towm....-.+....+-. -. - dudesadret bret z 
Grouse, Last of Season.......---.... aaa eee 26 
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BSNGTTSO MEL AATLCH «San Coa 5 eos Fb os a) 56 V5.9 eee 468 
MaMOUSe MN TEG. ccc ee eg asset aes hae sees ».. 466 
‘Gunshot Wound Treatment...............:60e 2 146 
/Gun Tinkering in the Snow......... ..:.-s.22.6 287 
PaCS VOT) ELV Soteree aes clos vedic oie c vite coh ager 224, 284. 
| Hard Luck in MeGee’s Pocket......... ...+-+545 25 
‘Heron Killed at Long Range..............-0..0+: 127 
Himalaya Hunting...... —.,.-.122, 142, 163, 187, 205 
Hospitality and Bob White.... ......s....0s0. 404. 
BBETommitl OF the Plains?”. 2... cceccs eres seer ry eress 506 
SEPUGSOTS Bayes .gy sevens ota Beslan Ab aoe 265 
Idaho Game Grounds. .......00..:ce2 ceteesceeees 266 
Tilinois Ducking Grounds..... ...........---+10 808 
MAUD LOT HU EMUTUG neu srels ead Scares 39s bcd omrernie repeals 6 
lnifsliten fay Meiateu his le Bee aaa Berb nos ooo obo rs farire 507 
| atitinllecee podad beans eae Ee ee bie 825 
TRADSAS. oc cere cs corte err etceseee sete enepereesnsDy dat 
Kennel, Empty (poetry)... 2.6620. Geese cee ees 465 
ESTILO UES, vi coca eee gestae HoT age pocaldfer cede 468 
Ree iICh VW SOUD DISS: gael case e eh 0 yok puree nee 226 
| PCTSST RAT ORT SS" eS ee ee OD PASE a are ee aaa 265 |, 
MSceReaT 1 Goda PRU UNE YE ot yeep To ele oars bras es Sein oe ig stich a jae 325 
Law, Some Points of.............s.c sees eee eee. a7 
Herb ICE OAT vocle ego sccace is nt, sitiays fis «tt Ane eee Te 125 
Louisiana Game Interests.............0. seeeeees 146 
MiAime Gum REPOTG. ssc ese cess weecteae bales 385 
(ag hase TMP ia Se ae 6) 5 bod ete t 0 acer ies Aebe dacs 505 
Maine Warden Murder...........-.. 308, 824, 864, 584 
Massachusetts Association................-. 809, 507 
Massachusetts Game...........02. ceeeeaeeee AST 
Michigan Association......... .. cece ee eee sees ee AST 
SMSO GAMIDOCTES Mrs eeitemccaceetes Oct ot nckepeccaiseba «ihe 406 
MEIGS AM GLOUBS 422 .:+eer rr yereseomtrereeisee aes 386 
TLR APP SUR CED fr sey aa gis ae EL Se tg SI oe ote i mo 208 
BVA irSreiTes ed EA PDTe LEU ages est pp, vied wl ates btetabatuetelit lo) 4e grate 286 
BE OORC HO AIMIN Gs oe oorear ny eek Sater bEeeR REESE S 24. 
MMR RC EM IVEAATIC 5 5 Sahay 4 se ste SG laes ald deren belo eelnwelg 306 
Moose Preserve........56. sees ceeeeceees 125, 146, 246 
SPREE EADIE CHOBE fe op oo g cd ue Sho bini's ecg ates s 245 
Re lenctrds sO Qh IN Ses sok wee oe eared sr Oe sea ale + OE 106 
New England Game................. 106, 286, 883, 487 
Newfoundland Caribou. ....... . ....-..... 846, 406 
Newfoundland Caribou Hunting................ 244 
- New Hampshire Non-Export Law..... .. ...... 26 
New Jersey Coast Resorts..........0.ccceeee cease 287 
New York Game HAW a... ec. cece eee sees cacees 165 
Nights witha Jack.... ........... LE Pa be iy Ca 126 
North Carolina Deer and Quail...............,.. 186 
North Carolina Game., .....-.-- SR eet cht act 428 
North Caroling, Resorts... ....5---¢ysg-se es see 348 
North @arolma Qiailsic.cc. +p ehasedan estas ton es OO" 
Note Book of a Hunting Parson,,............... 445 
MMV MUON IAL pct ss reds: palaaetd Fates § Shy ge oa: 206 
HOLA OAL CRLETON IS Phe esc 0 av tcicts 7-2-4 4o 58 Fp e | bnew EN BEG 
Ontario Law Hnforcement.........-.5...0.0.- 00 386 
Seri scenl © ON SOG TALON ot one cece em rie sclarsiee esas tts pea we 507 
"Era See ok ae eee home se 208, 307 
Efron tay Gene Ee hts ae Aer ae eee Rarer eee ac Sree 247 
PL OMeIE TSM COUCOCK. 4) sete cilhie sccdefad ceelenickins 146 
MePodChime, Bragparts... 0.1 y ges ewes css vee iene ns 187 
| Prairie Chickens............,. 5, 24, 47, 65, 88, 146, 147 
Preserving Dead Game...........55 seek seek 66, 127 
TEDSTER! Shek Rfots | D1ey 24 yo mR LS 7A 147 
Paeeh SOND DASH ni c..e eta cn ee totale a Weegee 24 
NCTE Re cere carey ef oPe ene pee ges WM cigiane be porte Dante rhe 446 
ira inneeh (ON eer ewe Ae een aan de pease 267 
Quail in Confinement... ........-... 6. ..008. 406, 429 
TAP IN MVE te. seeds, f 1. eshoes = sats sos = LER 506 
Quail in South Carolina.. .......... ee tek 345 
LJEPTUAU. note G ht WSO 5 CORERR OGD ERS loUGBSeEieRrae 147 
ee ibs clit: ea MGT, 2 ccs tins oe ete wot wey tne seiner at 
Railnoadsand Game.... 0.0.2... syeges ee cee tee eee 287 
aI SALTS YSERA TIS Netectee opel Lint ae beh: Sespsniceamys Sh 127 
SELLE ANY. LEN DOBUGLODMS Us etecuyannet corse scien oleae 468 
Ranchero’s Saddle Notes....... .---.seeeeeeceeee 125 
Reed Birds and Bobolinks .............. 126, 147, 165 
Reindeer in Alaskan Snows....... ---.....----.- 65 
Rifle Chambers, interchangeable............. 49, 65 
Rifled Chokebore GUD........--.2-sccee eee ees 25, 106 
Rifle, Muzzle vs. Breech.....27, 107, 127, 146, 325, 366, 
407, 447, 468, 488 
TEASE les TESST set olen 5 Se Ob petit BO S8 Gore COREE 44, 347 
Rifle Trajectory Test Lessons..........--.....55. 429 
CRITE ESA VST DE GUE AAs Do oils ss go sey ooo 88 
PPR GHCHTOL INGLSS pace creas ceed, (corpsjed btoleje/ala,s shstevepeuess 246 
) Rocky Mountain Hunting..............-........ 245 
’ Ruffed Grouse Habits....... .....cccceee eee oes 65 
Ccoaltiigse TUEHEN SEH HCO) oer corr. acy ts SAA RAR TD oa ee 266 
esos CCUM pide} saetadie ety a + gackeee etnies Saas 355 
PG en mUOnew SLACK: . caces dente veer eens sc esars 147 
Sechon OMIEhyeSC VEN. io: s ur aiews cea enor othe yc A68 
Pe arvelreuluOPks seeliaiianees ofc sass bs. espns yuo’ S4 
Sinan (Citta fo) 400. © bb sonny cen Goeeeorenos padbereagnc 85 
hewn alce- OM MASTIRAVEN. 1 os jcesu secs ee sete 807, 324 
Shore Bird Nomenclature...............-...-0055 287 
(siaitha Sarees MBean 5a eres ee 246, 287 
SicinaHunters im OTeSOW 2.4 seeecqissinass ssn ceten’ 226 
‘SON ed RUDE HIRE SAc Rotem Oiicet: ctr Ber eS Sew eEce es 446 
Snow Geese on Long Island.............-........ 386 
STOW SITORSCALU bin ster os siilece ene tiecray dice Pond siege ieg ae 246 
SU KONTSL ALOT S That Sap ahrere rvs eoytrw Y eaN re Br era recatie 506 
} South Carolina Coast..........--+- sess see seer 284 
South Carolina Game...... ...2. sesespeeese ene es 307 
Spring Shooting ............. bayoty, ssstshadscs 5, 20, 209, 226 
SennminiGy Vehigath 0. 2 ig doclo: phot itesamoo nso: Scone 508 | 
Standart Shooting Club............-------.-..0+s 87 
SiH TE BIC Re nen Soee-s Oe BO Oe ere ne maSeee 404 
RHONA BetD TE OTININ TES Marto ajsyw lee ost, bid pldicmeliaie = ot eo els Mis drs 486 
Swan Island.... . ME: Pepe! teats a PLCEl, oe 505 
RL hoeee eames cee ce tts tcl Eanes. joe 245 
Pee Werca MeCOLGed 1a. v-n ck crt kee cts ees 66, 86, 106, 125 
Tennessee ASSOCIATION... ....... 5.0. eee eee eter eee 87 
Sees ae Cam punts +: ce sc ebiee ores. oles veseaeee. 206 
BEA SI SOOM 2. ogame patents e,arlass veel ss chess 187 
Three Pines Incident........ 0.0. ccc ceees cane eee 4% 
TMPe yA ISR IEOE BENE AA, 65 Gen A Assoc qonheeeeaes 363 
RT WETS ets) tOe en sar cca 7 Salesis pe ianse hii pecs « 363 
BauseyeOVvele LI... 5 tens au cnaeeamcebiedng at oc 385 
) RT Reha tS Tolrolong C0y =n a aie Peo ANE on ori 486 
imlUneleshellup Ss Outs. - a5. .0 VEN een coerytely syise 186 
F Uncle Leach, ..........- 22s sees ee teeter ee nee 285 
| Unsuccessful Humt..........:0020eseee vee eee eee 445 
' Value of Game Protection .....++.--++-5..-2.02 146 
WPPVIGLINONG «os sree pa eae eve tte peters eens 147 
| Virginia Association,,....:.;:.+++++ eee 187, 208 


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Virginia Game Notes... ......cceeeseeee ann 406, 505 
AVENE Sige MEOUAME SURES cotieas oly sos detec es sy bers ds ne 486 
Washington Territory.........26 cece e eee 24, 45° 
Wrestern diarge Games oe... cet peer tgs ee gs evan 226 
Western SHOotINe PIDs ..5- cc. eee cede eee es 428 
VAI ME GHG ER TION), e-Pe Ei am mica: sta ricrriadinshivie s fined 487 
PVVGELUEs (COIS TIVENE AREA! siptsMerertcn oS Aofiabs oreje snag ee nett he 506 
UVR CED Cen NU Alem heey a ON Meret Awts 5 4 127 
NVIONSTICMMORU LEME TE Maat ie tarot hy sh, ncleacfs mentees 105 
Wiad cock andi Grouse. fo. t cst opts ere eutene 286 
Woodcock Carrying Young. .............,00ceee 65 
VIOOCC OI Kom HIELY Che ia atarscearr ret FN VS eee res Se . 48 
NVIGSOCOERE BUCTIESs «of sic te bien pauses ae biel eieinene 245 
Woodcock Summer Shooting........... B83, 428, 468 
Worcester Shooting Party..........0........0 000 127 
Yellowstone National Park......... 45, 186, 226, 266, 


B24, 446, 467 


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Adirondack EVening, ....cccscscseere pe cette eee 129 
Waibondack INOtéS-. auusc sate oa te itenemrr nes rrl0 49 
INS MISS bowed Sepsis peon > Bouceaasoecr ne B27 
Ausiak an BYSha TT, coated meee Giles < olys te 189 
Alaskan Trout Streams. .....:-+.5.5-0+++00 125s 1eee0 
Alaska, Trout. ¢: ice. eeeaee 89, 326, 347, 366, 408, 448 
American Fisheries Society......-..6+.--2+-se9 129 
“American Salmon Fisherman”’.......+.-...++5) 367 
Jnana yess TET ral Laie Vee eee OED ER HUB coro L fe ser 249 
PATE SMB LET DER Armor ri thse eres os ghee se Henne 49 
TA THETE MES CLGR ad aes hie eat Sale heresy FICC H reg eterno 470) 
AD WOOGs Capen Hl ceive tsetse tiveness. ed B27 
FESR eTE UL OULCOTILE, pa alelectss clerere ove lee esp oA certs logge 229 
BASRA OTM MIEODG: -s0ctews ssproa-2s8 oo ween nseher ee Mate 310 
Be scenr mbes diet atest eek st as Asn ae sone Pe 409 
MSASE ATIMVIAEMO+ 000s de eeteah se pidayy steeds 89, 110, 165 
Bass in New Hampshire............4.6.000-...000 129 
NS Sounipeth Grd UUMTULE te cecicteris es Cail ac acscd $2 fie 289 
PEFEUR SANTIS VAC LELEROULL M5 con Siveto~e gy dvalerereoo > 5, a) 01m wae sabeytyesoi= oe 270 
SERS IPBAVS2y Shh goer socorog Se brEeeoG gcc 249, 289 
BS AGoRV VCE Niners eee S Rees setae ibid ls Santee 190 
TEM ayia? (OUR, ing eterno ONG ChRRES ADORE 268 | 
aS Yor tea ggl dl ype d0]e Gee enor ee Pein tt en or 469 
Teyke USM GH riya SS Es AG AAS Anne & RAPA tn Ae ne 867 
Iieitiass) oy pose Se eee 67, 89, 101, 147, 167 
BS raga yeldce bled eles Be ral ie runs cesrieren outa eeresnet yee 107 
Bullheads on Trolling Spoon..............0cse ees 189 
(ChirreeNiGinnsliamker yt 52, SPAS RR TS pees Mois 110 
CAnAeAnLAM SIND, ernie . Lashes alors ae eee 209 
Gave clan CALSTODTSs aaaivewens cert ued s ce belelaie se. ot ect 50 
Carp, Alleged New...........06 eve ce eee e eee wees 89 
Wa TOTEUS Cy EUIILG a wig tase eas AR cages ones etal aa 67, 167 
Carp in California...... wate 1 hha Das 5?” Cree 387 
Carp Shipped in Mxcelsior.....-...............5. 310 
(Ol mari lo}ay2 (besa Mis] dpretign seen or COcess CEA as Biniser Ae 166 
(OPM iG Nabaragdole WD octelte” ek gp} Seep ha reenter erat Tage rarer 108 
Catfish in California......- meee ess ais citcocrad aL oe 387 
On traliakee) Hic y eek Ce OMe eee a tare Sus eet ve 309 
CS UN TE en co ROO ner gt: GP Seen: 248 
MO UACACEMCOe cop us katte s« dod iyaes at) Gee os cee 826 
Womimissioners, Lishs.... cctsnecs cesses eee 110, 148 
Connecticut Fish Commissioners ........-... -- 368 
Connecticut Shellfish Commissioners........... 449 
County Warden Scheme............. ee ONE, 469 
Comer tir ky COLI) pap se alee estan ton-i-1ds 2 hea eelee gas 227 
TOV ASS Ga care Sope dp igp poet Botan sft secormer «AW 5 fe 
HishenmineeVLNdestnn. sees. - ee ares ey ces et OU 
PEE PET ers eels fea Seca Do aris Ronco B Oates a ee: 
Tene ERANSH OM AUIGI spe. eis cies cele oretss esate bhae +5 8 
TB TES sre PATO wane chs SoM OG) erodes OE SERRE, don ete 148 
Florida Resorts and Routes..........--...-- ye... 469 
WMLOTIAa SOAP ISHIDE. 1 oye eee ete he . 448 
Ely-Casting at Albany .......20...0.0.4. es es 809 
Fly-Casting Tournament........ ...........seeee 488 
“Mly-Fishing and Fly-Making” ................. 489 
Bilis INiomene laure. Spatrey siete oo ani sls ac sate os 190 
OE te WHY MYOOE: LViaceemerre) 4] etsh aller ole ceeastloued to) gare. 430 
TOE CISC EaTGIS Senet teis aed st asco eis aalsferean ob heppcs 508 
Hore ytOM alums taets eres aso seessslee aa et 108, 147 
Tea yarz hae 1th ts bead Maye) (see ee PI SA RRR 50 
CPRAITU DATS menos ent 4.4 sorreatetre ae rest fee peccrcertraas thee hea 210 
Grayling of Michigan. -..............05...4 «0. 2 
(ChubCyPeStanbu Ane (Byte oe A mea on aera ei ead neal dares 49 
(HOECISI eRe eee ie Rare rep iiinas sid paclersielntelebppoa « 210 
EMO ACR SE ROHS S. peek cet oe sees heita syns ons BY 
AStsMbery Guo. IDG eee cemscts eracbock aes NEA dhe sory Ae 
ISTE Seite ZaGe CAM ICS0 CID OODRO Orbe CBr 228, 298 
Hook Numbering........--. «+. 230, 809, 408, 431, 447 
ELowietow Hr Hisiiery® 22. fy c..5 5 2 - seats: eyed 470 
Thats CORTE). uals thee poe aan RPE meat ane 0 DARN ae 469 
J PAMCRe HIS OUNG)fenc: eeeeieeatnnss) @aeh enti eos 367 
SRS ETLOB UMMLG Seale sass): iiss ore rere ye see 166 
Kentuéky Gommission.....2.5::.055 i0-.-- ee tes 470 
King Cero off Morehead City.................... 108 
Landlocked Salmon........ --..--..+++-....- 470, 508 
Tgfices IBOMIOSENGs c- ewes deel us erent te Bis alditials 827 
[BARE DR OMEN Else a consk ste cet cose Seno e niet Aparna 27 
Lake Trout and Siscowet.........---...s....eeee 508 
Thigsesitene SNES) LPTONIS, o25 ooreopoodie scone toate does 50 
Totes pakerras Sveti NON es op AAA AAA CORE OME aan ond 248 
Lobster Protection. .......-...-..s..00...00. 166, 508 
WGN aceite aes Aba be ASA gh Sorry 128, 147 
Maine Fish Commission.............+0.eesee eens 310 
IV EDre thes Vals © avr Ieee eislagh 4 See crete artes AAG 166 
Maskinonge......-.-----. Aah riven eyes Sits 268, 310 
Maskinonge in South. ..............5.0.202. ween. 827 
Massachusetts Sea Wisheries............... ..... 469 
Mastigouche Lakes...+.........+sscc esse ee eeee 8, 248 
AVGiea tytrea ever TO eee eM ieeeetettofassterte ne pal ctods ARAN arch 508 
Medteimecmam Hye ee ptacegss tc. ctsesacy ss se tenses 27 
IMGT AGET ate ert cig ticles erie ae cco 67, 89, 101, 147, 509 
WiiSiiah fete th roy oe Oe nner den grid oa nen ora 50 
WECHIeti, NOTHHOEMS p.m pert css teenies cts. 288 
Minnow Keeping..........-.-1.0e-see eee 289, 348, 367 
IMERRASRILGINIKG hoon Mettaorres oat OE Daa GOST ess «Sear 89 
Mud and Pine lakes................-seeeseaee |e 209 
ISPeFOTEER IIA Ge COR AMIN (UGoD. partes SUSE Epp UOOn ey eae on 247 
Wepigon Trout.s..3:--sscs cress te eee t to ese hesee 190 
New Hampshire Commission........---.....---- 210 
New York Commission...........-...5--++---+ ++ +200 
Nipissing) Region. 2... spss e ss ees eee eeie eee 189 
North Carolina Fishing ........-.:.:5. « «++. i 488 
Otsego Whitefish ........ccccc sete eee e sees eer eee 89 
| Oyster Protection....++serrrerepreses , ++, 180, 148, 210 


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A AUS iepiescemties Sue i ge sien «apie (eheRiee ate ue 
Pennsylvania Trout.......ccc.scececeeeetcee ers 129 
Pickerel DelenGed sn. ..ecccce evenness ceevnens yoo 
“Piseco,” a Cast with.....<.+.... bea hbo eared 5G 
Porpoises of Riviere Ouelle..........ccceseeneree 165 
ROUMELOLGMUMNGICLOINOy qu vase sc baes bere s sqm. ace 50 
Prices of Fish in Market,............c:see0eeses 210 
Reel’s Antiquity,.,....... fe ea LECT AE PEE 1 Bat 
Restigouche Salmon Club,..,... .,.;:-00+ sesnas 430 
Rod Case for Winter ....,... veces r eee seee 148, 189 
Rods, Spliced, and Werrules,..,.....,...-s1:0-005 387 
St, Lawrence ANBIETS...,.:cceceeeeee teers tee il 
St, Raymond District... .csvievees sees eeeeene 249 
Salmon in Hudson,.,.,........-5 Pia ame hn oe ANS 489 
Salmon, Mt. Ri. G, Duns. ces crv wees ccc nesiey 269 
Salmon on Light Rod.........scceeeee seers ge cee 166 
Salmon, Restigouche.,.,.........sssersessas 8, 49, 67 
Salmon HiVevs KOUP ih 5 a issiqnoccessaeseeh aes 89, 108 
SGHWUSUN ores Pat Adie d heer ereheete ene: 66 
oe forests SOUR pepe eat ssi eoiecke wriete vase lee nt 50 
Sea Trout of Pacific Coast,...........---..--2. AN 
Sensibility of Fishes to Pain. ..227, 289, 310, 327, 348, 
J 367, 387 
ShadsoreAp ook. hia vortsscehit8le0G iusdiessiese 227 
STI yee re tare ere ren atte st Pare hens bbe 24 ope 188 
Shark in New York Harbor....,.......0+-+-ssees 8 
Sheepshead in Nor’easter....,.......6+5 so. era 89 
Silkworm, American.........:..:565 +e 407, 480, 447 
MilloworwiGriltiy sane ee eanit role g stories bet ene 110, 827 
iSfevkeyl Raeyefon ist: i) 10y0Umy her gi eee eer eI Eo em soot 180 
STANK EONG sue elie cee em sees tt pena Sneed caereeies 128 
Stovessn Camps iit. si ists... ani OTE 826 
Striped Bassscesss.6 oi. . jeeeskeeute hes ener dn aaOp eae 
SUIBNE CON: WET Meise ates cr sitar sigh Rede AD cle. cle-epereere 190 
Stimapee Prout cies ee eee eee tee 26, 107, 166 
Sintish: ot Oceana eens ses 61 if id Sales ea eened ot et 8 
USC ALOT ATION SN tapeistetins 6 is» esetele bivin varlels"aiely sieleleresteess.s 248 
ST AVILD MO ANLTUCLT Ee. Nene RIE Ete a.qetinitere = ones a 0 eters w 89 
HPCC MISHOPSS Cc tee te iicg ty oe reeset os nett 848 
TPO UG ATC VOL INC jroo aol ler ae etrpe tic cuneate 129 
Trout at Rangeleys, Large..........-+++.---+ +45: 167 
MRO AeP OWI, «ors ane seer sree sear dice ere lett ar 
IT Teenie TE TOU tok 1 ahaa gieiee ereee tsina-stesstere es diate: 7 
Trout Fishing in Alaska..........0.05 senses snore 89 
Trouting in Michigan.... 2.500.266... ee ene e ese 7 
TPRGUYATUAVY Cll sist ote slate Wa ains Five Teg cetien ss bts ic = 129 
Trout, Largest Yet............2.0e20 bene e eee eens 210 
TIE TI a VEU RCL Seah a cse-cis MLE lelele greteretctatstncty ay wlelrie s 547 
Trout, Most Southern.............25. sess eee sees 67 
Minott, IiyARTS Gees 2. fe nt iseye ste beers tees ene 148 
Trout’s Home (poetry)........-.0--- seeceaees 189, 208 
Trout,Six-inch Laws .--: os. ns deed ve 469, 489, 508 
Torpedo Caught at Sandy Hook................. 367 
Zo eed ia Clas Oe ere Ao ese ome ae ge 310 
Tee Se ComnrissiGihe ve. pe p423'-eseee Anda oe eee ate 190 
SVVALITLO ME OUD micclad ive stsists! isipres cisume el cerirtety 289, 809 
NEVE OLS PLEO be oie ts Foc cicn a Selene Hee ee Td data tte 167 
THE KENNEL. 
PU TEST apy US TEC STS a ee eae ads 3 Aa a 472 
American Kennel Olub,.....-..... +00 e seers 170, 395 
Attleboro Show... ....+-.---.-+ U tge ble, hkeeeee es 191 
IBanMiSher ADOeNIS DUE cs cups races aes tt naan? 850 
leiee ded len Gla] paneer Snes CE OUOCEs Det ee ei vee = 489 
Beagle Rumning.........-- seer ee- sees sees en ah te 410 
Beagles, Day with........5..:...2-... eee e eee ee BOL 
Ben Hill—Lillian Heat.....-... ns Ste are ie 491, 511 
TRRSSTD. be hyd poe ee fee AAG boas Seb peed 35 453, 512 
Birminghany Show........0..0.00.. “ieee Eval 
Breeding, Points On.........+..-..2.ee eee eee 271 
Gache Oreck Bumti.....-cci55 eee eee ese joc eeme 70 
Ceesarian Section..........2.2..2-.-.00- nits ee 191 
(Chnknilcrange’ Digs) cha ren en 6 oie 1 JORG A AAGOSOOR ED 9 ¢ 29 
Chieftain (portrait). ...... 66.2 ¢s24 eee eee eee eee 70 
lines paAllelise peek sede ween ey ee ree 29 
Glee shee: pPAdiccust epbese inte ay Zen 111 
Collie Club Sweepstakes............... ..--- 471, 512 
Co-operative Breeding................escse eee eee 70 
(Growbres hanes OH Woy, <5 cee essa i sed none oeeees 290 
(Gvahereqnittl liek saudi Aeog Pott eboGsSeosed SOee 131 
(Dehn eorolevey ay coniaceMGaris Sookoc Heboenraeesn 231 
Dandie Dinmont Society. -.............ee cece eee 52 
Dayton Show........+:.+: | bee tht eetaen op eee 231 
Disappointments of Breeding... .......... .... ii 
Worse EP RODELL Yi areas fee eee lao aha 511 
Dor Transportation. <5... ce ase a deeese seers ens 410 
fastern Wield Trials... .... 230, 311, 331, 380, 369, 588 
Bastern Field Trials Club.................. 2.04. 489 
Hnglish Judges Abroad.........5.0s.-.2.. se ery. 250 
English Kennel Club Show..... .............. 9, 70 
Bnelish Mennel Notes.) +i... 7142-7 ssteeerss y= 51 
Fancy Applied to Dogs .........--.+- .-++--++3:. 191 
Fisher’s Island Trials..............-.-...55 one see 326 
Wox Huntin Tennessee......-.-... 22sec cee ce eee 191 
IG SUERUED LALIT Reet e sete ies sme ep ees sia) a atone 271 
Fox-Terrier Club Stakes................--2...-5: 489 
Mex LCRVIGT SG Wr | ciqtnceur oad aise ee cnet ts 2 Sarre 130 
GESTS DO Wien sae cri sites, saad) Caen gt 251 
ETA e rst ASSOCIMUGIONT, o. parle sae Sales seeps. cca 471 
Hormellsvalle SHOW oo 24s sew nses swore teens acess a: 149 
Tudianadsentiel© Olu be sis seus ope eiecse ee ne eek 489 
Tayebeehuley No) Mists MO es sods yess meet Pee = nee Ryo 231 
IDM ASO Na aherado eto bec oat Bone came 251, 489 
Trish Setter Field Trials................. 210, 352, 409 
JNO }Sy, Heer Bbn er Stneiiee et ide ster Gaecbn rain terse 52 
Manitoba Field Trials ................5. ... 211, 280 
AIWEpa Tithe CRU Ek tel aeasececprerees le gues oye chiatard deren iaraia th 311, 892 
Mastiffs. 8, 80, 52, 70, 71, 91, 111, 211, 251, 291, 311, 331, 
892, 410, 473, 489, 512. 
Milwaukee. SHOW... 00. shee eee ecce ee cee ees 10, 51 
Minnesota Kennel @hipt th... jn caessserercte es las 652 
National Field Trials..........2...-.+.4. 409, 431, 449 
National Field Trials Club.............. 470, 491, 511 
New England Kennel Club............ een enselslsiee 131 
Newport Show........--....--222 seeeee Merhaprry 130 
EN Gay eV OPI OD IGE gece e 5. Loc alelesclaie eye ce ee aleve 171 
PEC COASTOEEIAIS., Mets t octet rcduense cel 470, 510 
Paciicsicennels Ol bier sd ts caeicdiaces ents eels ad 230 
Parasitic Diseases of Dogs............ 2.020002 eee 28 
IPSEEy SuDISUaltAGatiGM: ils e7 een heels seins 192 
Philadelphia Club Trials......... ...... 201, 331, 349 
PA Tigy sch dade AVEO eles ones t tenseey enelania-tattee be iat 131 


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EER Ve ONLI OI Oy or renin ssh yh eateres seme srere pate paeeaoee | 453 
ODING LAAN Lr pUlb ss pe ent eeia doseees' peapeataleces B71, 
TRIM GEREN A NUD Acer bier pty Sls sib we aitaceren eee abs Seed one 512 
Sag ACLUTIM SERN VTetre cca. lalerete s Acdld dere ee itnne okie 270, 409 
iM UOMIS TET ZO Rela hi) hittrss tune eS Haedeee cease 9, 29 
Sai WAT CISCU MULOW war eae tees ie nase see ome 91, 169 
iShacenan esl dL 00 Oty eee Ac mPa ARP Er ee rer ker 170 
Stafford Show..,........ seta 2 dork LAK 271, 311 
Spratts Biscuit. .fvi, sie. apoyo ied di 
Mig 26icie yal tated ka EU EeVINS EA 0 ton aneWrcrarireeiirce epee a me dearer 451. 
Whiter ’s WeEAth. 1. eee tee cee ARSALDE SLOSS 10 
SV VaUIURAL HOD LEALD) s 45 trot ee ton adiivsucse utara er eicaert 70 
Waverly SHOW. ......: cee ceces es sae 149, 167, 192, 311 
Western Field Trials... ..,......, » 201, 311, 326, 349 
Western Field Trials Association,,.,... ......, 331 
WIS TOUE SLOWS sittiethecsd ens taba tires. Dials 433 


RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 


ATTY COMP ULUL OM sy F5.yt Sehcipigd aes se Sole dees 1938, 212 
BALD SCIE Ate MOUs flee yet dy aa etn reeset ea ty 112 
Brecebivs: MagZies tence ene reeee esos sete © 852 
PiWTCGSVE SOLANA Has ese aahee eee eh ee oe Ag3 
Sandieqnes oy apMer es ore aruba ge eee DC OC MnO EEBRES 518 
CWaFOMNIASASSOCT ATION a osprey aceie ot se woe vipicin sob ates, 412 
Canadian Wimbledon.........06 seeccses caseues 152 
Cineinnatl TOUPHAMENT 2. . 2. fos e eens sng ses oe il 
Cleveland Cartridge Tournament..............: 73 
PVESAM OO Mages eager: OF Addseeeret Cree Ee oe 171, 192 
Hrere: Tangety 2 cco vic eeseae nob cnee Reealitat,2,eee 392 
Georgia Tournament. . 2.52.2. ese ceweie cnc wanes 112 
HMSO TOUPRMAINENG. 2 ah say erccs cae ees ale ail 2738 
International Challenge...................... 153, 273 
MTTEME REED TUS eee eietirs Ste lies Lh caw ysttvesce bo 6 ons, ca kp tate .. 193 
Massachusetts Association..............2.0..2065 233 
Massachusetts Team. .....2. 2.0. ses cess vesaaes 293 
VESPA Tatts coe ct Aten rae) cash entice ees 383 
Muzzleloader Target Shooting..........-........ 212 
National Gun Association............ 8, 158, 273, 514 
National Rifle Association...............-......5 513 
Os wichee: TOULMAMEN bs 56:45 5 ees set ck Danes eed tan 173 


Reform in Trap-Shooting.... 82, 53, 78, 93, 112, 138 , 
153, 173 


HestehiAe Shooters. oaj0sc... does. yan tees 52 
Revolver Shooting. . 262... pec. ss aan! Fee. - 298, 458 
Savannah Tournament... 2. scenes anne ee 193 
Small-Bores at Creedmoor........4..-, .+--.000- 72 
Maree hae MIShCTs «tees hee nessa, ebbocthe oo ceihe oi enor 182 
POPORLOMEOUTIAMIC Mar a+ eck aes ase coedue wade 434 
Wing Shooting with Rifles................00...05 161 
YACHTING. 

BAGIVAER he nche dicate. nbs es penstieeen tee Home apc 215, 254 
AT Mess. COLSTON: .o es tase a ee eee nnn eoeldea ts. 86 
ARES TD) et Ree ot ek ieee ph ae a 396 
BASIHIEN see teG e's 5 « 5 «pe'datctataln al binant ata CO Lear 2 ae 234 
CATED Tati clase a oa dicks a + + 2g = oe gL eR ee tLe elas 235 
AAMC .e) JA St. bas CSE cere 13, 256, 301, 314, 416 
netalhiveaaey 1+, eels AGE or ee eee eelyree Sey ee eo Paley 496 
Baker-Lorillard Suit....... .........0.. 416, 456, 456 
Bamber bor: © p8ye. see a save «caso ee heen eter B73 
FORAGE ca Fucdecas a4 dduaveg a tole e oe scGorB 
NESE Siena kates: eee we A ies et ee Oe 256 
Bermuda Challenge................... . te 96, 155 
gD OUGR GY soa “aie Mi ete STEER coer etal pt a A ROA len 36 
BOStONsas snblatee Ceb oom sEaneee fia sac SE bE Ate 54 
Bush's Challenge... os sae er teehee) ees 475, 516 
Burgess Boats and Skimming Dishes.......234, 256 
British Racing Skippers....,......+.,.cesssse eee 273 
BumMNN AGgos5 aes cree easn eh sees = Ss eR ene 86 
SaphUeAReweticc were ewe ft eee re mies eens 196 
Mead lywOWa Choa lteter. fsa motes ts pasasten ecfoes wai: 56 
Ginderelian s)eereicer es ccebeiteec iil etiais ssc 356 
OF chi Otleuntsliaaksn AM eee ye Ae See epee 373 
larva ts. sah Cercle aad len eee aan ees cinrobo 2 Jace 368 
Closed and Given to the Jury................ 283, 273 
Clydei@hatlenges: .. sus... oe. | adele eeer 216, 235, 256 
OMS TA nae ire egtd bree eee nd 293, 336, 396 
Coot: 

Cruise of........... 1, 255, 274, 295, 313, 354, 435, 454 

SPAMS oat erioeaste ates Peficetais mee. > oe Sel 454 

GGT Ofe.. 0 each tsces shape repeat ee | ede 1 
G@OnstPuction,. tsa. ewes eset Pander: Ole, Bod, SOO 
@ononet..-pe.. sasae es Be ae REEL Nay pee bo 176 
RS ELH WALK Odige Nie eM DR oh eric at) othe tee SABRE LA 35, 56, 273 
Cutters and Coefficients. .......5- 2.65.2. ees 45 
1D aorta hee BeOORBe On, Geo fo nie 385, 414 
IDE EG TaN eye ApcoseecoccUcthheh = coker do. ctenadect: Lin 
Da poe OT MISC OL vate oeare 1 fates ehaicters aie eh ea a2. to ete B4 
ADSI L@SSs st hoe «Atlee ey sete Lalas crstels) sels oak Peaetcneieies a tere 36 
1D eta AiR cere eee ere tec ae Scone orth 299 
Displacement vs. Resistance..................... 175 
NDIOVCeUARG ee eee et thd ee, ae ea Baw) ee  - 416 
DYE. Be. ap keane SERB noid ed bate nesting 4 5.064 416 
PchiGh © OlliStotiwe= ot ctien pettanereniansee ates 116, 215 
Mlectrical Wamnechesasee. cekere ose Cee. +o stiae ae 254 
Fair Play in the Cup Races.................... 35, 74 
Fish Commission Launch... .................--- 414 
HORT ALS nee at een sess We AMER erst toe eter ts 
MourbeeneL WOwbanke ey ts ee ease nse staan 295 
RrengmeacttelStes tas toe nn sare-erls ofa ol 436 
TUL hes 9 care cect cetont: Sean ormotatninon: aleve eed yet Bate 75, 186 
Gitlabere ie seco nites lea ee os oie edhes ty 14, 34, 284, 256 
GATATET: Bell Geko oe vena reingetamn ce secclane ol = yi 7s aed 456 
Che R ia setes has Mains peeled ces elo REO ho 36, 56 
Aevial Peles c icles fe Sete eee a ele tanta tre ap alangt geo rn ate gate te 76 
TENSE BT ee Se ppt odi SOA re IOP DECEIT DG ASS Oso 596 
Goleta Gipsy erie ocsc- o> Sapte eapemea ste peta sited 55. 
Gasset ees coe aboboredoke onnouns so gnats y 495, 517 
TEETH TELE | Mee ee erro VICk gE Rh MAME S Pe cree RA en yi) 
FER Ge verti ELAENT OUT a « ble aicbe nemestlelcltaisable wes. > siceacteaee’ ai: 
Gut ELO TT eet shat, ete eee © See ee 135 
Ti clichi BAe ee SER eee es dorceot ec ad 456 
a HD) reywacey TUB Cee ner OD Oh Dott, toartrndchagithy, 196 
Ice Yachts.......... SAB OS MEG Sets 396, 416, 476, 496, 516 
MALU GE SVC Oe eadastnads dasa taenerer ee 454, 475-476, 516 
STING Mddsonr beet Aer bm cub oncocbee 373, 394, 416, 477 
Keri Ue Devices erties Ulett sons een oon oe Daas 
Keell vs. Centerboard, .2..-46. c44 000s -7+---* 16, 414 
FORELEG es aise py nesters Beta eae Bienen Be aselsnenes 176 
Kriemhilda .,,... SPH SADET bone x, Piicedaest ¢ . 36 


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NGOS ARG 95.5 sions hy Seas te « dee Th es hey. Se end 416 
IDEN 0 Ween vate Td Ste ys Wh get 295 
Haweoh sShaaleoukty.cceec seo cee eee ee, vis) 
ISNUS ORS VAOLUOGS © as, che eet Re 196 
ALEALEY okie US Lee ENS) Si 7S i= cls ine amie Dl iy 356 
IOP OULD IE a ort PO eR EE Oe erent eos 36 
NGL ye ree Sons Tue nh Ae Reece 256, 477, 496 
MGV AAMT SL tals Ree. sah, Ci Ree KLE Mets ONE pe 414 
MAT AUO RT Ges SHAMUIO N.C oe ira k ade sce ai 456 
IVICA SINS Coen SPENT Riccateod 350 eal crease tee. ee pe amen on re! 814 
DVUteirei yyy Gel myseuies er ENN RO os Oe I a ee 215 
VSIOMEVWEREWOLEH 2 auivettdse thes tk acer ee 496 
VIR LO Mee me Pte Ul Meee, on ue t, 13, 96, 114, 356, 373 
VIC We amente eRe ean. nfs ab cds Sts gk pecgpien e ucla 235 
AV ELSE ENTE TE Ne al ae ee oe OE eee a 416 
VGTHOME ERP R RST ARETE, ALPEN Vos yee Recta 56 
AVITAL Se Ae TR Fr tia eR PML diese aye RUGS Stecetd 36, 214 
TCS Ley Ci Deter ayee gis ac e* ON te eae ag ae pam 456 
RUDE UTES SPS TT ig es ee 35 
BYINIIG Cem ek Wat eaa ei iereey: ce RR Uh ea 4 ae aye wap 596 
DNV ENN etd oA Tt Been. wore ee aialihs-s iE TR 396 
Nei vayari MACS: tareaar wi ietsisaes ee dee ee 284 
NAVE AGEN COMTSG Sete. Fists tei ese saren macs 141 
AINGHIES STIR e825.) CANS. Gre nosey, WC ie ee aeitiaee 235 
NU HEOMR tere EL Crs eithee na the Site Seti Ae Pees ee 396 
MONE Hearth sett acetent fice OF teste eee eae 36 
OPONG Ferm Ai dice Stsraad tras rsts eee eal Ble 16 
OVE co tewrt. one mansel as tad ae sd eet hae ee Any 
Out e, “Cribse ec. cite coetlee RIOT 896 
DESERET 1d, 2, ramen bibs Se ee as EE Re eee 416 
ORE Reh CRESS LSE ERIS oe ee ae OE 136, 396 
| Call (e525 604 Gales ORR Se ORIEN MCI Sobre a Aer y Ar) or 116, 156 
Pirates on the Harlem........ 02. ..........c00eee 235 
PO POPE ERS, <a. cutlets tind arelccee Oe cee once 36 
POMS toc. 608 ck es eee Ree ee 36 
ATES CUT Feet, (aarte..% Be Geta tance PN 5 me SER Te 18, 486 
IPNERGA ee pnw. core 24-.3.4.8 5001s Loe Oe ee ee ars ils: 
PEAT ns eatery ats aPatelevelelale Mavelcfotelas (tsa an one eee ee 336 
NR NGA A cera os ate stn 2 sz Bs esobcodles RA Ede 416, 486, 456 
HEVEAAUMO LOT ha S adeosiaticwivridyede Pee ects Renee el eee 16 
AEURTIVOMEEY tector dete 60S WG re Sele Pe nee ore a ee ee 295 
ecord.of- the Vedra. 1 See eee 4q5 
SeHSOMisSuRGCOLELs. ae5.ct.s Goanat sen eaten Ae 294. 
EGETO eID ELV ECSEN TA open. Sek .Pacot weaicte eee ei Eee oe 35, 74 
EU GHAULUNGee 5-8 ere BAe wich ele ree sae Ree ei Wed 257 
AVESISHATLCS Ol HYEUC WTS cocci sevscl.re ss plese pales ers 254 
ESOT) Berd SAWP Aes aon 2c late” 4 SR 235, 334 
SHS CSC) | Ait PR Aen oe See eRe ost thedh. 16, 214, 256 
Sandbaes in thewastusn i.) cde aa sneha lees 116 
Sans Peur........ St Se ee ea ee 477, 496 
BehnolorMWesioni ne, o.oo neces ee 196, 285 
eH Mogulics cle ret ho kas 14, = eee ae ees oe 278, 416 
OCU GM OLAGS amen kk Fh tend d Abe eets Medin ise het: 234 
Seeond Class Cutter, W. Fife................ 374, 394 
SIME TED) LES ey Ci ann ae ee ee Se a 35, 456 
SHANE RONG «sxe St ah PR gation Meets ist cies aes 136 
SUOYOT ees «v= oes GROAN On Spee Eee ream Mire doe 186 
SIO Se bMARO EE CUR Mier .d ar cms vid, oe ee a 16 
Be CTs eR AR he Rede Roma isle sper bch t,torn elses B05 
CURDS)» 3 Wea oro Pe > ara 257 
PLOMIVS OUTER. 0 ce sccreescectsers de 76, 156, 233, 284 
Bera TO PORE ssi ho iapeusev rhea Suess Chas ost oe 257 
Tic AeT CREM ATS 5 eee ine ie derescals eo GA 16 
ioe i: -195, 214, 284, 256, 294, 314, 335 
EL 4 el eC SPA Sree Rete PANE e MS oe Fa 295 
Teaser,........ BR cre sh arg RO Riee i, 2 ck Lr yn ih eee 235 


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INGUIS: 62 isch ssi yaG han ete 195, 214, 284, 254, 294, 335 

Thistle..... 194, 266, 356, 378, 414, 486, 456, 475, 496, 516 

A Oy 00 YER Bap 0 cu remanent hs Sirah veel ela ds athe caliente! 175 

Gea. WV LtSO TL Snir eseee nc aeneett a te mee tee mee bees 256 

Viet Tranlay.'... «sot soe eee ete eae ep Seer meee Es 195 
Women! os Sarlors ceases nerey pee eater ees) 
Wiel oditis? Masts tome mere cath ee Oe mr ee 414 
EGS CDALEG SS A tear eee eee nontie Men ee ae RE Oe oe 36 

CLUBS AND RACES. 

AdelezPevicho lessons aR ee ees 195 
VATMONEEL Cars) Chip sate een ee eee 116, 134, 154, 181, 195, 214 
AINERICATI ERE seit Hoek aes 36, 75, 176, 196, 373 
BOVEELY 64 4 AAI op ase 18, 54, 35, 76, 96, 116, 117, 135, 196 
Blocksislanue, Spec aaeti uct .2 ch eee elie meee 76 
BOStGNes.. cen. Bp celetewisce sites cin eee Be he Ee 15 
ISDPCG2cET0 ON try IRON RATA BND ARURL O t n en | 215, 234 
FB UPR O Se Bm Shah age 2 tec dein, 4a eee 56, 75, 215 
JEqpuEY core) 3 OUD yen, Sees Oe ROS ee eee 116 
NEUE ARE SIS) ET ae eee LORENA ae, Bry tar mn ee 56 
Royali@anadiami: osu pose. s4 creck oon oe 176, 195 
Cape May Cup....... seats ae Ns eel ht 76 
Warvoliniahe FNS: ys I, SE pS EAE, 5 eo 36, 75 
(OUNWa)ES}S FT AN aes eee Jere ee Bin, a 46 
OONASSE tS 0 Panltiek alert. eee 4 117 
Column bis os 9 se Rion cee ea. Tes 15, 56, 195, 215 
CommUnipawe qc. cf en, e.seees sein ee eae eae 86 
CoopersVEOiite «30 se.0 450. Lee One ceeye ne 96, 596 
@ortathiam ys. oso evcc8. se sz 15, 36, 116, 156, 176, 196 
(fone exe Nobo bys tea nn ee Lee 36, 56 

WD GnGHEeS tetas J Seti n ce paets clr, heeee 15, 117, 196 
BSEOTN Wann ahs ten a Oe es, 1, See 195 
EIRP SOWs tate nena HAND, SER OA ie tse or ae 496 
JBN0TE TOKE, cr tee DOLE Ta RTM «clone 15 
IDS Bihan ee le, Se 116 
HUONG S SERZGS ane eee es eee ay, 56 
DOMES Gs I aiyan. cian eM es 5 ne 6 Won 36 
(Re MOMELOR GO: hat ens te eater ck wes 16, 36, 176, 2385 
I POCTEWS CHA. SAM ABE Ess, scence 1 Seabee 15, 176 
PA ATC OME OM tite pee cw. cree, oenee 176, 215, 416, 496 
Harlem..... PR eer AE ck en, aR a 314 
JoUrU by cheinn peep ae 16, 35, 36, 54, 74, 116, 156, 298, 416, 516 
Haier hake vce. . geist... ce Dien) soca cgitheg ds 13 
PEUTUVATC ANB LY ae cein slle aa ose cs 15, 256, 275, 295, 314 
SPST Te COR Doe, he eee, Se eae ater. 116 
PERSS VAC TU Vae ee lice scouts « EEE aie 76, 176 
SUN ER EMO LOSS, nar. cd cs x bis caecy one: ob dont Pe ene dg See caad 16 
Reniekerbockers. coh. ca... >. See Ee, cee 176, 496 
RIS ERBE A AN mer ce re 3 34, 54, 74, 314 
EBC OB ENO epoca ctata fara 5 23 4 (ot « « 4 RNP: 176, 235, 256 
IDBRRCLCSTNONTILR cons hore ere - 56, 75, 117, 186, 215, 496 


Length and Sail Area Rule.256, 265, 336, 378, 356, 475 


EADS EEE BOF NS, «2a een ee OR er), 138 
VA EVADOISG ibe, Sales <:s.2 oun EEE es Succ eteem eee 116 
Mayflower—Galatea......02........2022.00005- 195, 215 
WIGRETE CHK NR 55 4 ERR SORES 4 SOA NOOBS Saye fA Choa. 195 
Mosquito Boats........ badger atone a be aeons © re lr 
BN alate SIG OMTI De as apse» « Leitieicte ol eels a's cet nite 215 
ENG Wallavien tas): cic, opin atone sels 36, 56, 195, 215 
Newport, Catboats...22:..-+s6:+-.m vse - ation 235, 256 
New DOTb @UDS: 20.5 c/ce hehe ee cetece 76, 156, 174, 196 
New Rochelle............... 74, 176, 284, 256, 396, 416 
SI SERS Ky raven ocotacs apmestds elven oto yen er ibe be ons, 56, 176, 394. 
OS Wy ARO s eo ida soo fis cid tara ed ag te ee be 54, 74, 295, 496 
Pen Boss eee: woe woos. een eee ee 36, 156 
OBER aa teen oars: shade suki eee 86, 314 
OV BUCERBUAE cor ccats.s sive, Phiri ance cere 36, 56, 75, 96 


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IPROVIGE NC Cemnen ing tu vise es ers Seen EN a es AIG)! Pearl" CanOGsinan vaceigi.. 624 tal vewheee adele nee 197 
Pelham... 29... SAIN. hal) oral ee ee SOOM Fo LE CCONLC UScny aren eer ny ey eee ren Pte cc Sh 214 
QUEDEG - oe neers FL ons HOt dot PECOWSIO. sc. MNase ee Coes fae Ser ee 514 
QUINCY MIA saa) 5478 PL nla ee Lom oOMeron | eC OwWSIC: SiG Lil rea aemnn neon ee tenn 474, 492 
hoches tematic: eels Gosche ee #969 Specks! Canoe Satlaasecn ae Pe hn...) een nremeee 413 
PSEA) Hes 09 Yi Hah aVG Eee eS RBA Neate cr bes «ssa ZAKS TEAL Rats Agr Nr el ty le yi rtaill ales. uot 196 
Salem Beyer stone. kee oe TR SEE eee BUT EECOLGEGL sLesy, Gaile seen te ee 44 
Sandy Mays ti0225 61 ken. bk beeen 15, 56, 196, 235 | Red Jacket.... ..... .884, 376, 393, 418, 434, 454, 493 
DCLUUGbeEEs eoraic rite tase see uel ea es 56 | Resistance Experiments with Canoes........... 233 
Sea wamlakea cr 4..:2v85i2. dese decesees 36, 374, 496 | Robbery at Grindstone................... ....+.- 174 
LSA Es1i1(S0 aes ARATE PRIA Oot RIPE Aor 5 arch, Sean yy 56 | Sails and IR fenenh NSS 3 Ae RTS MOSS on eR Ba Bt6 
Shadow: Ses x: ssa hs pricing ee 186 | Salt Water Meet................ 33, 214, 295, 394, 492 
SNOME con ad of Gr overs kee Shas gern eee ee bb tSininnecock Gayeeedt. a, 00. ee See 295 
SHTEWSPUPYs KRIVEDn. ens pensar B04 Oe CO) ALOT PV ani, Cas: eg ees SAR hee, ee 154 
SOMth* Boston... 34.25 77 Bere eee 16,176 | Watery Wanderings among Western Lochs.. ..296 
PAYDOMsSPLiUMSssecnr ihe ws ee Pee OST NVE-C oA EC Ut erates te Tema ete ee pe 33, 53, 494 
Thetis—Stranger........ 195, 214, 234, 254, 294, 313, 835 | Western Canoeists and the A. C. A......... 398, 514 
Rorontor slate lube. n apenas eee 196, 275 CLUBS AND RACES. 
BOCOMUO Ss oe e%s on ee Rte eC EE a OE 284 
MTA MUACES Ao tna Ost. eae hee rae Wee ane 94, 114 AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION : 
WmOMn. sieht Te A) eee MA, cree Be 176 Amendments to Constitution........... ... + 196 
BONE GI St 25 oo sa. n eee Ree ane oot MICE ORE ate 195 Executive Committee................. ete OED 
i Meet cues qecatinn tee eee 12; 335074; 98, A1ekesh. aero 
MGM DENS 4h. si.cics.s-saists ae oferopscceaedle aval ee Pe cde 18, 14 
RiaiGe: AREGOFRds...424 ie secs en aes eee ee 285 
CANOEING. Regatta Committee.........-....5. ....... 154, 393 
Regatta Programme Sas a tae 493 
A. C. A., The and the Clubs........ Gp sh Buen ORs PAL ULCVa Ne ssa essa le booss anaacycadahopbcs 474, 492 
Auditing Committee Report..................... 492 | American Canoe Clubs..........-...---..02220 eee 354. 
Balance bu eis hess Se ee ee ees LOGS BOO CELT ees «else leas. cle cote, 2 Ne 12 
Barnegat Cruiser..............s...25.2005 oes MBE SST Ob ile vee hgendassdos sso ceke co .cusour cei 196, 286 
SIRO MIS PRE gag. nec cudude acdsasao A 154, 174, 196,5,214)) Mastern Division.........-...-s0s06+ t20eees 218, 236 
PITTS CAMMOOING cote rare <0 iec cat em 6 ore) ATM oetee MAME ey PLCS. eee deeds Us es Baa a ee 393, 494, 514 
SEAU AUG Uae AM ines nica Tah -E Rake ee th He dy. DOE) Alb ie.ny st ei sla eee cain eee eee 113 
WEelaney Pal are Mw oae cat Neos | ae aes es 0; Be 454 Harrisburg Sebel oes pate an an Ay bao eee repli) 
Divasions of the-AceG@, Ales... 2.5 2.. e 153, 174, 854 | Hartford........... siikenc eS en eee 197, 335 
\Ceaaind) WWATEM I op 7.1? caudantyy bund suompeina 32 argo: WBS. PIE cil need setae MOE uc) enki Sein ARM, on... 39, 94, 158 
CanadianlDivasion..j.on.sn dts e-s ve eetemenaene oe AIBN ICO Vat OU wars frst ee soe nk ere 398, 516 
Canoes vs. Sailing Boats....... 334, 376, 893, 413, 434, | Machimoodus............0:-..+eeteeeeeeeeeeeeees 154 
ABA AOS Sra CACY. 2-9-2 Seen cite len eee ead 2a eA 418 
Canyas'Canoes.-.. .-..224-....1-2-.. LO 1s Pod Os" NVI DW AW iterate oe: ese aa ane ne ten eaten en eee 515 
Common-Sense Canoes.........+0.-.1.0+22-eeeees Jody | IM PbT Cans. wine Oe fey: on, ohne pois ee ee 33 
Coney Island Creek......-.....-.20425.0--0. = ies BO al ING WABECOT Cir, esye.stets.ctclstcle tee Ree 33 
Cressy, Rev. Malt. 3.252225. 2 es eo vee TASAOT NANG wDUn ga... 1. Ary revive ln: Aleta | ieee 34 
CRUISES: INeGwW LOD: 237.25; 500). PGs, 9 eee a 474 
ISCus ye BG DDG Sa a-hopiises tetas sae ss 334,875, 4134 ING Vs OC A@up. 2.2: 271: 5212 -eer ee eee 114, 133, 158 
Dye ER RRR Eck foo gu durin pSehngde So oeee deat 000 34074) | Northampton, 45.00. cca. yw eR) enna 418 
Hake Vermillion 22: vies os tm eee PASE alclemgdees. eevee eee ees ee . 78, 114, 315, 376, 453 
Tan GbLe aN aie 2s pce) t 2 - Mee ane ae 515 | Oshkeoshis tsetse eee Ee eed ee eee 13 
Wongelslanicase tei Gees er sas eer tReet rene eee ABH SPS qUGte sos eres oo, ores ehie ors tae eee 13 
WVIGSSISSLDIlee tera aber cana: sneky- 5 -o-- Renee re 376, 393 | Quaker City..... 212.2 :¢s0i0cccecearees 2, 854, 454, 515 
INGPOTISET crete sek ite eea\s, so ote ee eS ee BOW MROCHEStCT ese ot. root nn em 33, 236, 454 
Paddle andi @rrrente a2... +1255 eee A9bNS15; 284)| MRONAOUL As ns. ti; conan ean tee ene ee 34 
WaSConsin: Sees etec y= AM ene R pe ete QOSUNR OVAL acccrs sce d ec cout an ual oes eee 12, 277, 418 
Day siCanoe: Crises te aoe ee eee 1964 (Saosin Obes: stsastwnse kes tase nt eae eeee 235, 254, 458 
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CONTENTS. 
EDITORIAL. FISHCUTURE. 
Prairie Fires and the Grouse. Transporting Fish in the Brit- 
The Boycott in the Woods. ish Isles. 


Return of the Coot. 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. 
Among the Keys. 
Stonde of “Ned Buntline.” 
A Lame Shoulder. 
NatTuRAL History. 
An Hour with the Birds. 
Bird Protection. 


THE KENNEL. 
Hnglish Kennel Club Dog Show 
Milwaukee Dog Show. 
Mastiff Measurements. 
Kennel Notes. 
Kennel Management. 

RIPLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
Range and Gallery. 


GAME BAG AND GUN. The Trap. 
Game Preserving in Britain. The Cincinnati Tournament. 
Abolish Spring Shooting. YACHTING. 
Foxes and Foxhounds. Interlake Y. C. 
The Prairie Chickens. Hmpire Y. C. 
An Impromptu Hunt. Galatea. 
New York Deer Law. Reverly Y. C. 
CAMF-FIRE WLICKERINGS. CANOEING. 


Grindstone Again, Aug. 18-27. 
Club and Officers’ Flags. 
A New Folding Centerboard. 
The Coming A. C. A. Meet. 
Brooklyn C, C. 

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 
June Trout Fishing in Mich. 
Dobsons. 

A Cast with “‘Piseco.” 
The Mastigouche Lakes, 
Trout Hat Trout. 


THE BOYCOTT IN THE WOODS. 


1 eee was recently made in these columns of the 

organization of some of the Keene Valley, Adiron- 
dacks, guides into a club for the enforcement of the 
game laws. The club proposed to bring to justice one of 
the local nabobs who was reported to be engaged in un- 
lawful pursuit of deer. The landlords of hotels in the 
neighborhood, who should be found among the staunch- 
est upholders of the law, were incensed at the attitude of 
the guides’ club, and as a method of retaliation proposed 
to prevent its members from obtaining employment in 
their usual occupation. Late reports advise us that the 
deer floater was not caught, though it is to be presumed 
that the guides still incur the enmity of the boycotting 
hotel men. 

The methods of the boycott are admirably adapted to 
serve the ends of lawless Adirondack landlords and vis- 
itors. By combining their forces they can bring a terrible 
pressure to bearupon any guide who because of his regard 
for law and decency happens to incur their displeasure. 
They can by simply letting him alone and compelling 
other folks to let him alone deprive him of his earnings 
and drive him out of business. The tactics successfully 
adopted by the Bohemians in the lower quarters of New 
York in their campaign against obnoxious bakers are 
found to work well in the woods. 

The principles of the boycott have been accepted by 
some of the advocates of deer hounding, who see in it a 
possible means of venting their spleen against the guides 
and landlords who opposed their behests at Albany last 
winter. It has just come to our knowledge that there is 
a movement on foot among the hounders to injure so far 
as they may the business of Mr. Charles Fenton, propri- 
etor of the well-known house at Number Four, in the 
Adirondacks. Mr, Fenton was among the first who 
recognized the necessity of doing away with the dogs, 
and for years he has been a persistent and deter- 
mined opponent of hounding. Because he discour- 
aged the practice in former years, and because 
last year he, his guests and the guides combined 
in an organized and faithful enforcement of the 
law, the deer in the vicinity of Number Four have been 


- more abundant than in almost any other part of the North ° 


Woods. This visible evidence of the wisdom of abolish- 


ing hounding has naturally confirmed Mr, Fenton’s views, 
and there is to-day in the Adirondacks no more deter- 
mined advocate of a non-hounding law than he, That 
such a man, whose hard facts demolished their mis- 
leading statements before the Legislature, should excite 
the ire of the clubbers is not to be wondered at; but they 
predicate of themselves too much importance in their day 
and generation if they think to boycott Mr. Fenton or any 
body else. 


RETURN OF THE COOT. 


4) Paes long single-hand cruise of the catboat Coot was 

brought to a successful close last Sunday, when she 
dropped anchor off West Brighton, Staten Island. The 
voyage of the Coot is probably the longest of the kind of 
which there is any record, and the weather through which 
she passed was more severe than that experienced by 
yachtsmen in general, unless engaged in Arctic explor- 
ation. The distance gone over was sixteen hundred miles. 
With the exception of the ordinary vicissitudes of hard 
weather and extreme cold, the trip was accomplished 
without serious mishap or loss. It demonstrates what 
can be done in a small boat only twenty-one feet long, 
providing the master be sufficiently expert in her hand- 
ling and exercises good judgment. For it was by no 
means all fair sailing for the Coot, as will appear from 
the detailed log of her experience, published from time to 
time in this journal. Upon several occasions the risks 
forced upon the master of the Coot involved situations 
which were not only trying but actually critical. Ib 
would not be advisable to recommend to every one a 
similar undertaking, unless equally as well prepared as 
Mr. Kunhardt to face and overcome the dangers to which 
a small boat sailed by one man is of necessity exposed, 
particularly during an inclement season. 

A notable fact, however, is, that despite the hardships 
and exposure of the voyage, the best of health was enjoyed 
through the eight months of life on board the catboat. 
A somewhat larger boat, with an additional hand or two, 
would mitigate the difficulties of a similar cruise greatly, 
and the Coot haying opened the way, it is likely that 
winter voyages to southern waters, in pursuit of health, 
pastime and game will rapidly become popular among the 
many who are given to sailing small yachts, not suited to 
work upon the open sea, with the West India Isles as their 
objective goal. 


A BurraLo MAN was arrested last week for having 
killed some robins. He put in the plea that he was out of 
work, his family was starving, and he wanted the robins 
as food to sustain life. Investigation showed his story to 
be true. It was surely an extraordinary way of going 
about getting something to eat. Such a plea of absolute 
necessity in mitigation of offenses against the game laws 
has rarely been heard outside of the woods, where the 
residents depend largely upon the game supply for their 
subsistence, and where anglers and campers place them- 
selves in a position to starve unless they securesome June 
venison. 


BLUEFISH.—The fish are still scarce in New York mar- 
ket, a few coming in from scattering localities, but there 
isnogood fishing at Barnegat nor off Fire Island, Occas- 
ionally a few are taken at these places, and one boat 
made a fair catch off Montauk Point, on Monday last, but 
had sailed a week previous with poor success, A few 
have been taken on the north shore of Long Island, at 
Cold Spring Harbor, Oyster Bay and Port Jefferson. 
These were small fish of about two pounds weight, and as 
of late years the fish have avoided the north shore this is 
remarkable. 


THERE IS AN IRREPRESSIBLE CONFLICT between the 
shotgun fox hunters and the riders to hounds. Neither 
can find anything to praise in the practice of the other, 
The menon horseback are, however, rapidly gaining re- 
eruits; and fox hunting with hounds and without guns is 


growing every year, 


THE Frrast SEA SERPENT STORY OF THE SEASON was 
telegraphed over the country last Monday. The creature, 
seen by a party in camp on Gully Point, Rockport, Mass., 
was 100ft. in length and as big around as a barrel. 


A LARGE PROPORTION of the accidents with firearms 
reported in the papers happen by reason of the stupidity 
of individuals who have no business with such weapons. 


PRAIRIE FIRES AND THE GROUSE, 


Wrst the approach of the pinnated grouse shooting 

season we are in receipt of the familiar complaint 
that the supply of this favorite game bird is sadly less- 
ened by the practice of burning over the prairie lands. 
In many sections of the West where, if left to their nat- 
ural course of development, the wheat crop and the hay 
crop would mature at the same time, each demanding the 
attention of the farmer, it is a common practice to burn 
over the fields in the spring to kill the new grass. The 
growth being thus retarded, the hay crop ripens after the 
wheat has been gathered, and is cut at the convenience 
of the farmer, 

As the pinnated grouse have nested before the burning 
of the grass, it follows that their eggs are destroyed in the 
conflagration. By this destruction, repeated year after 
year, the number of the birds is sadly diminished, and in 
many localities once famous for their excellent pinnated 
grouse shooting the sportsman now finds fields barren of 
winged game. This isan agency of game depletion that 
appears to be without remedy. A farmer cannot reason- 
ably be asked to erowd together the work of wheat har- 
vesting and haying that the gunner may enjoy the sport 
of chicken shooting. The only recourse of the sportsman 
is to seek new fields of pleasure; and thus it is that there 
is a constant demand for information about good pinnated 
grouse shooting grounds. 


To PrRosEcuUTH LAWBREAKERS.—The proposition, made 
last week by our correspondent “Ajax,” that some of 
those interested in game protection should contribute a 
dollar each toward the prosecution of certain violators of 
the game laws of New Jersey, seems to have met with 
favor. We have received a number of dollars for this 
purpose, and are told that others will be forthcoming, 
Should the contributions reach a respectablesum, matters 
will at once be putin trim, and strong efforts will be made 
to put the law in force in these particular cases, If acon- 
siderable number of sportsmen are sufficiently interesed in 
this matter to give the trifling sum suggested by “‘Ajax,” 
the FOREST AND STREAM will be glad to contribute to this 
good effort a substantial donation as well as to give time 
and effort toward making the prosecution sucessful. 
“Ajax” has assured us that he has abundant proof of the 
violation to which his letter referred and, he has no 
donbt of the conviction of the offenders, in case the funds » 
necessary for lawyers’ fees and other expenses shall be 
raised. 


A Mucu NempEp ReErormM.—Why is it that such tourna- 
ments as the late one at Cincinnati are so poorly attended 
by amateur shooters? It is because they know they have 
no chance against professional shooters like Teipel, Stice 
and afew such men, who carry off 99 per cent. of the 
purses and prizes, and who are permitted to enter with- 
out any handicap whatsoever. Why should an amateur 
shoot against a man like Teipel, who makes his living 
now attending such tournaments? It would be more ad- 
vantageous for the amateur to play at a ‘‘square” game of 
faro. Any amateur who will enter against such men 
proves himself a ‘‘sucker” (to use a vulgarism) of the 
weakest type. But these amateurs outnumber the pro- 
fessionals 1,000 to 1. Let them rise in their might and 
insist on barring such pot-shooters, and thus exterminate 
the injustice which prevents trap-shooting becoming a 
most popular outdoor amusement. 


Our oF THE DEPTHS.—Last Monday, July 26, there was 
received at this office the March number of the English 
journal Forestry. On the rumpled, water-stained and. 
still damp wrapper was this note: ‘‘P. O., New York, 
N. Y., July 6, 1886.—This piece is a portion of the mail 
forwarded from Queenstown, Ireland, per steamer Oregon 
on March 7, and damaged by the sinking of that vessel off 
Fire Island on March 14, Recovered from the wreck 
July 1-4.—HeEnry G, Prarson, Postmaster.” It is to be 
sincerely regretted that sincethe publication of the Mar ch 
number of Forestry the waves of financial misfortune 
should have engulfed this useful magazine itself. 


Game PRESERVING IN BrRiTAIN.—Publication of the 
promised series of papers on this topic is begun to-day. 
The author—‘‘Moorman”’—is well known as a writer on 
such topics, and his descriptions of the game preserving 
methods adopted abroad may contain some useful sugges- 
tions for like undertakings in this country. 


Che Sportsman Tourist. 


Addresss all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 


AMONG THE KEYS. 


T was a model tropical evening, that on which the 
sharpie left her anchorage and glided smoothly up 
the coast for the wharf at Yellow Bluff, For the skipper 
had planned to spend the night there with his friend, Jim 
G., leaving the for’ard hands to cool his heels on board 
under an awning, formed by stretching the dandy lug 
over the after house. Had he lifted the anchor an hour 
sooner the plan would have worked all right. As it was, 
it proved a failure. At first the vessel slipped over the 
glassy surface like grease, with just enough breeze to hold 
the sails steadily, but the tide turned and the breeze went 
down with the sun, until the vessel, though still pointing 
her course, made no headway whatever, Then the skip- 
per sadly lowered jib and mainsail, made them snug for 
the night, and lastly took a longing, lingering, wistful 
look at the 20ft. setting pole that lay lightly and inno- 
cently along the port rail. But darkness was settling 
down on the face of the waters, if was two lone miles to 
Yellow Bluff, the tide was running down strongly, and 
the sharpie is 38ft. over all with Sift. beam. Also the 
day had been hot as a blister, let alone that eyery one 
would be abed, and his friend lived a mile out of town. 
He gave it up and unshipped the dandy, rigged it as an 
awning over the house, and subsided in silence anda 
cloud of tobacco smoke, to the regret of the for’ard hands, 
who liked to see the skipper work the setting pole or 
“hump himself’ with his shoulder under the bowsprit, 
when the sharpie came up all standing with her nose In 
the mud. For itwasin the shipping articles that the 
strongest muscle should work the setting pole—the long- 
est legs do the wading, and the for’ard hands was not the 
man to go back on a solemn compact. Whence it hap- 
pened that he deriveda deal of innocent pleasure dodging 
under the shadow of the mainsail and watching the skip- 
per as he performed his part of the contract honestly, if 
not cheerfully, 

What a quiet and peaceful night that was on board the 
sharpie. Anchored a mile from the mainland and three 
miles from the nearest key, she was beyond the reach of 
mosquitoes, the air was cool and had the scent of the 
ocean in it withal; the night was a dark, starlight affair, 
the sort of night when you seem to see an unusual num- 
ber of stars and lie on the deck lazily trying to count them 
under the impression that you are coaxing a nap, which 
as arule is a traditional humbug. Again, and for the 
thousandth time perhaps. The voices ot the night rose 
onthe still airand cameover the water, mellowed by 
distance to a jangle of sweet sounds, to which the crew 
listened with drowsy satisfaction, albeit the voices were 
strange to northern ears. But there was one clear, musi- 
cal note that rose like a campanero from time to time over 
the soft confusion of sounds, and it seemed to him the note 
had a familiar sound. ‘‘l wonder does the bell-bird inhabit 
these forests?” he asked, but the skipper was in the land 
of dreams, and presently, as the sounds came nearer and 
mose distinct he had no need to ask. For he had recog- 
nized in the clear clanging notes the ignis fatuus which, 
when a barefoot boy, had drawn him, sorely against his 
will, ‘‘through swamp and bog and cold morass” to round 
up the family cow. 

With asligh sense of disillusion and disgust he filled his 
pipe, spread a blanket on deck and lay down to smoke 
and count stars, only to waken after what seemed a short 
catnap, and find the unsmoked pipe resting on his shirt 
front and a rosy glow in the east. Morning had come and 
night had been “‘fore-shortened beneath the chin,” even 
as the previous one had been unconscionably drawn out. 
N. B.—When in outing you can lie down on a hard deck 
at four beils in the first watch, forget all your cares in 
about two minutes and open your eyes after a fifteen 
minutes nap to find it broad daylight, mark that nights’ 
rest with a white star. You have been doubling on the 
pale horse. 

Yawning, stretching and twisting to get his muscles 
in working order, the for'ard hands got on to an even keel, 
folded his blanket, resolyed himself into the character of 
cook and tackled the sand-box. The sun was shining 
broadly over orange groves, live oaks and pines when he 
wakened and wound up the skipper for the day witha 
cup of hot, black coffee; and the latter after a dazed, 
sleepy look to windward, to leeward and aloft, seemed to 
get his bearings; and, in less time than it takes to tell it, 
had the sails hoisted, the anchor up, and the sharpie glid- 
ing over the glassy bay like a wraith, In little more than 
half an hour she turned gracefully to look at her anchor 
within a furlong of the wharf at Yellow Bluff, Then the 
canoes were hauled alongside and the entire ship’s com- 
pany went ashore to see what might be seen and learn 
what might be learned in the drowsy little coast town, 

Here |the skipper, who was acquainted with the Bluff 
people, introduced the cook to Mr. Futrell, the one mer- 
chant of the place, and then went off to seek his friend, Jim 
C. Mr. FE. proved to be a desirable and useful acquain- 
ance. He had only been a resident of the place for four 
or five years, but had succeeded in making a delightful 
home, and had an orange grove of some 600 trees, 250 of 
which were large, bearing trees, the balance being from 
four to six years from the setting, and many of them begin- 
ning to fruit. Until within afew years a man with ready 
money could easily find in Florida an old run-down estate 
with from 100 to 300 bearing orange trees, which could be 
bought cheap for cash of the impecunious and debt- 
oppressed owner; and Mr. F, had been fortunate to buy 
a decayed farm and grove for $800, which is now worth 
as many thousands, But this includes a large outlay for 
fencing, cultivation and fertilizers. The fact that the 
cook had been an enthusiastic fruit culturish and was 
something of an expert on grapes and strawberries, made 
the visit with Mr. F’. an interesting one, and_it was long 
after noon when the former crept into the Rushton an 
paddled off to the sharpie. 

Tt was later still when the skipper came down to the 
beach, gingerly holding at a safe distance from his legs a 
prize which he had captured. The prize was a soft- 
shelled turtle, which is very common on the coast; and 
for speed, wickedness and biting qualities he makes the 
most vicious snapper seem mild, He has two strong, 
sharp chisels at the end of his upper jaw, which shut 
down over the lower, and he can nip slivers of hard wood 
from ash oars or boat gunwales as though they were 


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cheese rind, His shell flares out handsomely from his 
midship aft, and is soft and pliable like harness leather; 
when cooked the creature is edible, and he has an excel- 
lent reputation for soup. And this was why the skipper 
had captured him, and, cutting a hole in the soft shell, 
strung him on an old cotton handkerchief and toted him 
more them a,mile at arm’s length. He was lively and 
handsome—if a turtle can be handsome, and, like Mrs. 
Gummidge’s lobsters, was actuated by an intense desire 
to ‘‘pinch the world in general.” When anchored in the 
stem of the canoe for a trip to the sharpie, he broke the 
peace by nipping splinters frora the light elm ribs, and it 
was found necessary to nipper him to the water breaker, 
tail wp, and give him the nobbley stick to bite. When 
passed on board he made vindictive snaps at the skipper’s 
long legs; took a piece out of the sharpie’s rail, and, as 
the cook trailed him ignominiously aft, tail foremost, he 
relieved his feelings by nipping chunks out of the setting 
pole. The disgusted cook tumbled him down the com- 
panionway and remarked to the skipper that the impend- 
ing supper would hinge on the safe stowage of that soft- 
shelled, sprawling, biting demon. 

The skipper dived below and for ten minutes there was 
a sound of scufiling, the rattle of loose ballast, and some 
energeticremarks. Thenhecame on deck and announced 
‘All snug for’ard. I'ye walled him in safely. You go 
ahead with the supper and Tl run the sharpie out a 
couple of miles to a good anchorage,” So the trusting 
cook went below, started a fire in the sand-box and was 
intent on slicing bacon, when a hideous clatter among the 
tinware brought him to his feet just in time to clear his 
counter from a snap like a bear trap. The demon had 
broken jail, and only for fouling the tail of the frying-pan 
with the bight of his handkerchief it would have gone 
hard with the balloon part of the cook’s trousers, The 
cook reported at once. 

“Cap'n, I don’t want to mutiny nor destroy the ship’s 
stores; but if you don’t take care of that turtle I'l] pitch 
him overboard,” The skipper grinned diabolically. He 
seemed to think it funny; the cook didn’t. Nevertheless 
he resigned the helm to the latter, went below, and there 
was a sound of revelry as the sprawling, biting rascal was 
dragged forward to the eyesand nippered to a hand-spike 
with a bit of seizing stuff. He came aft no more, but 
days afterward put in a very creditable appearance in the 
character of soup—the only creditable thing he ever did. 

There was a wholesail breeze, and the big mainsail of 
the sharpie heeled her over, rail under, as she stood off 
from the land on the starboard tack, with a taut bowline; 
but only for a short half hour, when she came to anchor 
some three miles from the nearest key and half as far 
from the mainland, 

Even the skipper, a man not much given to flattery, 
admitted the supper to be a success. It was not an elab- 
orate aifair, nor was there much variety. But the bacon 
was sweet and crisp, the sliced hominy browned to a turn, 
while the frying-pan full of fat, juicy beach birds was 
something to remember, and the tea was the sort that 
ia you by the throat and moistens the roots of the 
hair. 

The sun went behind the gnarled oaks of Hog Island asthe 
cook finished clearing up the supper dishes, and the skip- 
per stretched the dandy over the main boom for an awn- 
ing. And again the old monotone of cruising inside the 
keys} monotonous, but not unpleasant. The calm, quiet 
bay; the murmurous music of nightvoices from mainland 
and key; the deep blue of the midnight sky and the pro- 
fusion of stars on moonless night, or the bright, placid 
nights when there is moonlight; the intense heat of mid- 
day, broken and cooled by occasional showers; the rush 
and splash of countless fish at low tide, as they seek their 
prey or flee from their enemies; the calm, warm sunrises 
and sunsets—all these become regularly recurring events, 
and grow a trifle monotonous, but not wearisome. 

The trial cruise of the sharpie covered the week and 
demonstrated several points that, to the lubberly cook, 
seemed worthy of consideration. In the first place the 
vessel was in no wise fitted for acruise. She was without 
ceiling, seats, or lockers below, and her deck leaked like 
aseine. Her large mainsail had no reef in it, nor any 
lazy jacks, and when a sudden flaw caught her and it was 
necessary to let go peak and throat halliards to keep her 
from turtling, why the sail was sure to blow overboard; 
and as it took a full minute for the cook to get in line as 
“forard hands,’ why the new white sail got wet and the 
skipper would snarl. 

July is notably the month of thunder showers on the 
Gulf coast. I think there was not an hour during the 
week in which the muttering of thunder might not be 
heard, and there was nearly always one or more local 
showers in plain, well-defined view, Usually these looked 
dangerous, but in nine cases out of ten were rather tame 
affairs, and they were very limited in extent. They 
would make up in the most unlooked for places at a few 
minutes notice, and come sweeping and swirling down on 
the sharpie, black, thunderous and threatening, in a man- 
ner to startle a landsman; but it was only to scare. There 
would be a puff of wind for a couple of minutes, a smart 
dash of rain, incessant thunder and lightning for perhaps 
five minutes, and the squall would sweep by and off to 
the northward, the muttering thunder growing more and 
more distant, while very likely a fresh shower would be 
rapidly coming down from-the windward, — And yet the 
vessel was nine-tenths of the time in bright, pleasant 
weather: and in spite of the frequent showers there was 
much complaint on the coast of drouth. 

These frequent squalls are not always so harmless. 
Nine of them may be of a mild, rather pleasant type, 
“but,” as Byron says of his countrywomen— 


“The tenth one may be a tornado; 
For there's no telling what they will or may do.” 


The tenth one struck the sharpie on the afternoon of the 
last day of the cruise, and when she was within a mile of 
the river’s mouth on her way home. The rum up the 
coast had been made in fine weather with a five-knot 
breeze, and the skipper thought to reach moorings at the 
Anclote bridge before dark, when the for’ard hands 
noticed a dark, swirling mass of blue and dark green cloud 
dead ahead and sweeping down rapidly on the little vessel. 
There seemed to be plenty of wind with it, and it was all 
the while lightened and streaked by incessant flashes of 
lightning, while the thunder was a constant quantity. 


The for’ard hands got uneasy. ‘‘Cap,” he remarked, 
‘<there’s a hard looking squall coming down on us.” 

‘Let ’em come,” said the skipper serenely, a,» 

A minute more and the dark, swirling mass was within 


[JULY 29, 1886, 


a hundred rods of the vessel, 
again, ‘‘Cap’n, that fellow is bound 


fra to get here,” 

“All right, we got here first,” Bad the captain, who 
enjoyed seeing the crew a little scared; but the fum was 
all knocked out of him the next minute, as the squall 
struck like a runaway locomotive, knocking the sharpie 
down to her coamings and giving all hands enough to do 
to hold on by the eyelids. This disturbed the skipper's 
equanimity toa marked extent. He dropped the helm 
scrambled frantically forward, let go jib and main hal- 
liards, and the sails came down by the run. Meantime 
the for’ard hands, who never loses his presence of mind 
dumped himself down at the foot of the mainmast, took 
a death grip on the boom, and hung on in the most 
resolute manner. 

“There goes mainsail overboard. Catch ’em by the 
leach, you—no-sailor-man,” yelled the skipper. 

“Catch your granny by the leach, I think I see myself,” 
muttered the for’ard hands, as he tightened his grip on 
the boom, 

But the squall passed as quickly as it came, and went 
off to the southward, reeling, whirling, flashing and 
thundering itself out of sight, while the sharpie righted. 
herself and nodded gracefully to the light breeze that 
followed the brief storm, 

She was got backjnto the main channel and headed for 
the wharf at Anclote, the for’ard hands at the helm, 


while the skipper gave the care and trimmed the sails to ° 


meet the constantly changing course, 

It is only two miles from the outer pier head to the 
wharf; and to know every turn of the tortuous course a 
man must be very familiar with the river and bay; also, he 
must know at a glance the significance of red sign boards, 
black crosses, and tripods with a leaning barrel on top. 
A red board marks a shallow point on the starboard bank 
of the channel; a black cross ditto on the port bank, The 
barrel should lean toward the main channel, but it some- 
times leans all wrong. A white tripod is a mark only 
understood by the men of the coast survey, who placed 
these signals for purposes of their own. Single stakes 
mark oyster-bars, channels used by the fishermen, or any- 
thing else that the natives choose. On the whole, it may 
be said that the wilderness of signs and signals that dot 
the flats from Cedar Keys to Sarasota are a muddle that 
no fellow can understand; and old coasters are continually 
getting aground through taking the wrong side of a 
tripod. Wherefore the for’ard hands took credit to him- 
self as he steered the sharpie alongside the wharf, having 
only knocked down one black cross and run over one red 
signal, that stood in the way. 

As the wind had fallen off and the tide was running 
out strong, the vessel was moored to the wharf to wait 
for the flood, and the for’ard hands donned the cook's 
apron once more, made a pot of ninety-six per cent. green 
tea and got a final supper in the scorched and blackened 
sandbox, After supper the skipper suggested that the 
cook get into the Rushton, paddle up to the Springs for 
mail and then goontocamp, ‘T’ll work the sharpie up 
when the tide turns,” he said. 

“Tt’s going to be dark as Hrebus,” hinted the cook. 

‘‘Never you mind,” said the skipper, “I can work her 
ap to her berth the darkest night you eversaw. Ill get 

here.” : 

The obedient cook got into the little cance, went forthe 
mail, got it and berthed the Rushton below the Anclote 
bridge just’ asit was getting dusk. Everything at the 
ranch was just as it had been left one week before, noth- 
ing taken nor molested, although Kendall’s well is a noted 
stopping place for the thirsty, irrespective of race or pre- 
vious condition. The cook put the ranch in order and 
late in the evening made a fire in the stove, which he 
kept up for two mortal hours with the mercury at 88, 
that the skipper, who likes a little posseting and coddling 
on the heel of a hard pull, might have his favorite ‘‘in- 
fusion” of strong tea. 

But 10 o'clock came, then 11 and no arrival. At half 
past 11 the cook let the fire die out and turned in, 

About midnight there came a loud hail from the land- 
ing, and the cook hastily lighted a lantern, answered the 
hail, and went down to the landing, barefooted, for the 
skipper is a man who doesn’t like to wait for any one to 
fool with shoes while he is holding a 33-ft. sharpie against 
the tide with a setting-pole, and his upper works in a 
psychological snarl, The vessel was quickly moored, and 
the crew wearily plodded up to the ranch, each with a 
heavy load of duffle. The skipper dumped his load on 
the porch, poked his head into the kitchen, and exclaimed 
in pretended astonishment: ‘‘No tea? Well, I did hope I 
might have a cup of hot tea, after such a trip.” 

‘7’]] make some in fifteen minutes,” said the cook, 
good-naturedly. 

“Qh, no, no; you needn’t mind now.” And he got out 
the molasses, made a pot of ‘‘switchell,” munched a 
handful of dry crackers, and rolled into his bunk, The 
cook also turned in, quoting softly to himself, 


* * * “ond that tongue of his * * * 
Alas! it cried, ‘give me some drink, Tilinius,’ 
Asa sick girl.” ' 
The trial cruise of the sharpie was done, To the mind 
of the cook it was demonstrated that the little ship was 
about the correct thing in hull and rig for cruising on the 
Gulf coast. True, she was in a crude, unfinished state, 
and her mainsail set badly, having about eight inches of 
loose leach atthe best, But she worked under her jib 
and dandy lug like a top; or under mainsail alone she 
was handy as a catboat. And although she was a trifle 
tender with all her canvas spread, she was speedy and 
fairly stiff under reduced sail. Her mainsail could be 
rigged to work something like a storm trysail by a deep 
reef and a button from throat to leach, by which the peak 
could be dropped in a blow, giving her some steadying 
canvas amidships and also something under which to run 
in a gale or heave-to by. She was 33ft, over all, 26ff, on 
waterline and 83ft. beam, drawing, with crew and stores 
on board, 16in. Having a clean run below from stem to 
stern, with an ample after-house, she was roomy and 
comfortable for a party of say four persons and their duf- 
fle. One week’s work by a capable man would have fitted 
her fora winter cruise; but it was not to be. The long, 
hot days went by, the days lengthened to weeks, and still 


she lay at her moorings, just as she came of her trial 


trip. . 
Taher in the season she changed hands, and her new 
owners took her down to the Springs and moored her 1 
a bayou, where she still swung to her lines on the 2oth of 
the following April, never haying been out of the river 
since the previous July. Requiescat in pace. Ness: 


The for’ard hands said. 


Fouy 29, 1886,] 


A LAME SHOULDER. 


‘TD ETROSPECTION is like greatness in that it is some- 
Ww times thrust upon us. In romance it is {en a 
faded flower, a silken tress, the strain of an ol love song, 
or a package of ink-faded letters tied with a ribbon that is 
the starting post for a long journey into the past. In 
every day life retrospection may be caused by finding the 
cash side of the ledger to be nd, the termination of a 
horse race, a package of unpaid bills tied with a string, 
the discovery that one’s hat is too small the morning after 
a picnic, and many other things quite unlike the ‘‘starter” 
of the rosy-hued review of the past that some novelists 
delight in. 

It was not sentiment that started me on the back track 
this morning; but, instead, a serious problem that con- 
fronted me at an early hour, I did not know but I 
should have to wear my robe de nuit all day: simply be- 
cause I could not get out of it. The sinews, muscles, 
tendons, nerves, ef ceterd, that operated my right shoulder 
were decidedly rusty and the synorial fluid had petered 
out, or, | had lost the combination. Whatever it was, I 
was stalled; but with considerable assistance and an oc- 
casional ejaculation in United States frontier language I 
managed to get dressed. Then came an armistice be- 
tween the warring muscles and my thinking machinery 
started. Does this mean that my fishing is all up for the 
season? Why was I not born ambidextrous, or at least 
left-handed? Why is it always my right shoulder that is 
waiting until November when the fishing is over? Why 
disabled? Why must it peg out early in May instead of 
—hbut I will tamper with personal history and I may get 
a bit of sympathy from some reader of FoREST AND 
STREAM: if not, the marks I make by anchoring my right 
forearm on my desk and moving the paper back and forth 
with my left will cause the printer to swear and I will at 
least have one companion in misery. 

The autobiography of a right shoulder is a delicate 
thing tohandle. A rightshoulder in writing the biography 
of a left shoulder would not have to ‘‘watch out” for the 
eye, and smooth over early shortcomings, I shall assist 
“a8 much as possible an old but unfortunate friend that has 
stuck to me closer than a brother these many years. A 
quarter of a century (that sounds more than twenty-five 
years) ago I rode horseback far more than I used my legs 
‘and feet for locomotion, I remember that I used to feel 
hat my legs looked like the letter O, and when I used my 
feet to walk, that I was as graceful as a duck on a turn- 
pike. However, I did walk at times, for my father has 
said that if he asked me, when a boy, to go to the post- 
office | would walk first to the stable for my pony, and 
the stable was further than the office, When I had out- 
grown ponies, and such small cattle, I formed an alliance 
/with a Kentucky horse fresh from a racing stable, and one 
that had been educated over timber, The partnership 
fave mutual satisfaction until one beautiful mornin 
when old Blue Grass made a miscalculation and he and 
went down in one heap, from which it was difficult to dis- 
tinguish horse from rider, I knew little about the few 
succeeding hours, which was, perhaps, fortunate, for the 
doctors were sewing and patching me up as best they 
could; and later, the doctor and a friend, aided by two 
horses and a carriage, delivered me at home much asa 
butcher boy would deliver a roast of beef from market, 
and make excuses for the manner in which it was. cut and 
trimmed, 
|, tt was many moons ere I saw More sunlight than came 
in my bed-room windows. My right shoulder and left 
ankle were so totally smashed that I could not use crutches 
because of my shoulder, nor ride a bicycle because of my 

ankle; and my head looked as though I had been used for 
bait. When at last I crawled out I was not particularly 
handsome, but I knew that when a horse had jumped 
three stone posts in succession with only room between to 
land, that he might jump on to the next, particularly as it 
Was situated just right for the purpose. I had a glimmer 
of this when the crash was inevitable, but after thinking 
it all over for some weeks it became a fixed fact. The 
truth is I had sense enough at the start to think it could 
‘not be done without a spill, but the horse knew better, I 
argued with him until I nearly pulled my arms out and 
had broken a stirrup leather in the discussion, but he in- 
sisted and it cost him his life, and the doctor said if my 
spur had not caught in the saddle cloth and turned me 
over and a little out of the thick of it, it would have cost 
mémine. I have always been grateful to that spur and 
saddle cloth. : 
_ My system required years in which to manufacture 
blood to replace what I lost on the above occasion, and 
then I was in Utah Territory. The ankle had been good 
enough to get well, but the shoulder complained at times 
and seemed to expect a pension. Another beautiful 
tMorning and I was riding another horse, one to the manor 
or rather prairie born, when he made a mess of it by step- 
ping into a gopher hole, throwing me over his head and 
rolling over me, which was like hitting a man when he 
was down. When I found my neck was not broken, I 
was rather glad that the horse’s was, for he was brought 
up inthe country and knew more about gopher holes 
than I did, at least it was sosupposed. My right shoulder 
was inthe way again, as though it had not already more 
han it could bear without complaining. After the last 
capsize the shoulder was of no use to throw anything or 
Imight have joined a baseball club. I could not even 
throw a stone at a dog unless I used my leftshoulder, and 
hat was never properly sighted. This accounts for the 
fact that from the first of my fly-casting I used only my 
forearm; it is no particular credit to me that this is go, 
for it had to be, otherwise I might have used my shoulder, 
my body and my legs, as I have seen other fly-casters. 

After the gopher hole episode my shoulder led a quiet 
uneventful life for a few years until I attempted to save a 
lady from falling in a skating rink (mind this was ice, for 
T was never blamed fool enough to strap little wagons on 
my feet); but I did not plan the rescue with any system, 
and when the ambulance was sent for the lady was on 
me, Iwas on my shoulder and the shoulder was on the 
ice, Of course it was the right shoulder. For some time 
after the last fracas I was like the soldiers who drew the 
highest pension; it required someone to dress and feed 
me or I had to go undressed and unfed, . 

_I must not give the entire history of that unfortunate 
shoulder, but very recently I was fishing a trout stream, 
nd always on such occasions I have less sense than at 
er times and imagine that I can climb over, under 
ad around boulders, tree trunks and things like a 
squirrel, when my avoirdupois should remind me to copy 
he agility of the snail, 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


In one place I jumped from one hoary and moss-cov- 


ered rock to another ditto—and you should no more put 
faith in moss-covered boulders than in princes—and 
struck the rock all right, but the moss was not glued on, 
and I went head first to the bottom of the brook in the 
deepest part, and I think I had a good start for the bowels 
of the earth, but I put out my right hand as a fender. 
When I got ashore I thought, this time my arm is broken, 
but it was the same old shoulder as usual. When it was 
convalescent a friend asked me to try his new fly-rod, 
which I did, and it proved to be one of the kind that 
requires trunk limbs and a stationary engine to cast with. 
From that day the shoulder has visibly weakened, but I 
do not know whether from mortification of spirit or from 
being overtaxed, but L incline to think the former. If it 
could enter a complaint in proper form, I presume it 
would say: “I have killed two horses, put you pro to 
bed a number of times, in spite of your two bundred 
pounds weight, and made you howl with pain and rage, 
ove that rod was the weaver’s beam that broke my back, 
and Iam inadecline. Why did you ask me to handle a 
fly-rod with the butt on the wrong end?” 

If there is a moral lurking around in this screed I am 
not responsible for it, A, N. CHENEY, 


GiENs FALus, N. Y. 


STORIES OF “NED BUNTLINE.” 


HE death of Colonel E. Z. C, Judson, whose vividl 

drawn descriptions of sea life, under the nom de 
plume of ‘Ned Buntline,” first turned my inclinations, as 
undoubtedly they did those of many other boys of thirty 
years ago, toward the sea, seems to be a fitting oppor- 
tunity for some of us who still live and remember to 
place on record such little items as we personally know of 
him, and thus contribute to a very large volume, should 
any ever undertake to write his life, and group the many 
individual acts of bravery, nobility and true manliness, 
of which he was full. 

Knowing him from childhood through his works, and 
having time after time, when passing through some of the 
vicissitudes of sea life, recalled by a flash of memory, as 
though I myself had been there before, some of his de- 
scriptions which fitted; having thought and recalled, in 
gales at sea, in the rivers and jungles of Africa, of Cen- 
tral and South America, and when cruising in the Carib- 
bean Sea, along the Isle of Pines, Tortugas and other 
bueeaneering resorts made famous by him, the adyven- 
tures of his creations, I feel that I owe to his memory the 
slight tribute I now give. 

A few years ago I first met him in Washington and 
then began a friendship which hag lasted until his death 
with him, my part still lives. I passed a most delightful 
hour in his company. He was accompanied by his wife, 
his sister and his son, a noble boy of 5 or 6, already under 
his father’s healthy teaching, a little man and gentleman, 
an adept with fly and gun, and truthful. The party were 
returning from Virginia to their New York home, in their 
carriage, which, drawn by a splendid pair of Hambleton- 
ians, made traveling a pleasure. A few weeks ago he 
wrote me from his death bed. I answered, and again, 
June 19, he wrote me a long letter, from which I make 
extracts: 

HEADQUARTERS “NED BuUNTLINE,” HAGin’s Nusr, STAMFORD, 
WN, Y., July 19, 1886. Dear Old Piseeo: Your flattering comparison 
of the hulk propped up on shores to do this writing, and the gal- 
Jant, yet at last used-up Powhatan received and read with a soul 
full of appreciation. @ seamanship which brought her safely 
through her last terrible battle with ocean’s might and the tem- 
pest’s will, can only be appreciated by a sailor, If I live I will try 
to work it up, Lam helpless—so weak I can hardly keep up to 
write afew lines, yet my brain, thank heaven, seems clear. If I 
were only able to makea visit from youa pleasure, how glad FE 
would be to see you here. My horses stand idle in their stalls, my 
wife is by my bedside night and day, and I could do nothing to 
give you joy but to put rod and flies in your hand and tell you 
where to go, 

Previous to Col. Judson’s retirement to the Wilderness 
for a congenial home, he spent a portion of his life in this 
village; and his late death recalls many anecdotes as to 
his peculiarities—all to his praise, for he was much liked 
and respected, and exercised preat influence over the 
young men, in whom he inculcated the most manly ideas. 
Among things spoken of are his organizing and drilling a 
military company, and his peculiarly chivalrous treat- 
ment of ladies, whom he never passed without raising his 
hat. I was then in China, and did not meet him, but the 
boys—some of them old ones now—remember him most 
kindly. 

After he had built his home, ‘‘Hagle’s Nest,” on the 
banks of the Uttawana River (between Blue Mountain 
and Raquette Lakes,) he became a very noted character 
in the woods. His cabin door was open to every one, and 
his hospitality unbounded to all who would comply with 
two or three simple rules. 

_ No drinking of hauer was allowed on the premises. 

No killing of any kind of bird or animal, and in season 
or out no hounds. 

As I was lying on the boughs at Ned Bennetit’s Hunter’s 
Camp, on the Raquette, one evening not long ago, ‘‘Ned 
Buntline” became the topic of conversation, and nearly 
every one of a dozen guides present had an anecdote; even 
old Alvah Dunning, a Long Lake guide, who bore him no 
love, was inclined to chip in, which he did with a song of 
his own composition, in which Ned and his peculiarities 
were most graphically described, One of the guides had 
before Alvah came in told the story of the origin of the 
feud between them. As I recollect it was this: One day 
Alvah, in defiance of Judson’s decree against hounds, un- 
dertook to cross his premises with a couple, with which he 
intended running a deer. Ned spied him, came out with 
his rifle and ordered him off the grounds. Alvah refused 
to go. Ned gave him five minutes, at the end of which 
he would shoot the dogs. Alvah, stilldefiant, called them 
in to heel and interposed his bulky body between. At the 
end of the allotted time the Colonel fired, apparently at 
Alvah, really at a dog, but the ball went between his 
legs, which were a little bowed, and there was one hound 
less. Alvah jumped at the shot and the other hound was 
at once sent to join his mate. Both balls had passed by 
their own width of Alvah’s legs; and when told that the 
next ball was for him if in sight at the end of another 
five minutes, it is said that Alyah made some very lively 
tramping; and as he still lives, it is probable that he was 
out of sight on time, 

It is but fair that the other side of this story should be 
given. Itisshort. Alvah gays, ‘It’s all a lie.” 

Another anecdote illustrative of the peculiar nerve of 
Col. Judson I remember. There pulled into his wharf 
one rainy evening a couple of boats, each with two guides 


3 


ie boatmen), and in each a most becomingly attired 
sportsman, Depending upon Ned’s well-known hospi- 
tality, the paraphernalia of rods, guns, etc., were being 
landed, when Ned came down and welcomed them. As 
he stood talking, from the bow of each boat were landed 
or exposed the saddles of a deer. These caught N ed’s 
eye. He asked about them (it was im season); and the 
young men informed him with conscious pride as to where 
and how they got them; and told further of three more 
they had killed within forty-eight hours, all by floating. 
‘*Where are they?” asked Ned. ‘‘Oh, they were does and 
afawn, and we left them on the bank,” Ned called a halt 
in the story; and directing the guides to reload the boats, 
gave the party a very limited time to get off from his 
premises; and while they were going he delivered alecture 
to the young men, which they doubtless well remember 
to this day. No argument or entreaty prevailed, and 
they went their way to shanty out further on. 

“Ned Buntline” was a noble man; and lam one of the 
thousands who lament his loss, PISHCO. 

Lirrne FALLS, New York. 


dlatural History. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Oo. 


AN HOUR WITH THE BIRDS. 


HAD been ill, and, feeling too miserable to either work 
or read, I made my way to a rustic seat under some 
trees on the lawn, thinking to pass a weary hour. Pres- 
ently I became aware of a low sweet melody like the 
strain of an solian harp, or the music of Ariel, which 
seemed to be in the air all about me. On glancing up- 
ward I found that the music came from the throat of a 
little golden warbler directly over my head. I felt very 
grateful, and even somewhat flattered, by his efforts to 
cheer me, till l chanced to perceive that l was not the 
only listener, and in fact I began to doubt if he was sing- 
ing for my gratification at all, or was even aware of my 
presence, as his whole soul seemed absorbed in the little 
brown lady who sat near him, and who to all appearances 
was completely entranced by the delicious solo, I felt 
decidedly de trop and turned my attention to the other 
bird voices around me, 

“Took at me! see! see! see!” came a clear voice, and 
balancing himself on the telephone wire I perceived the 
black-throated bunting, a handsome little fellow he is, and. 
well worth looking at. His vanity is very pardonable 
and I think I shall look at him to his heart’s content. But 
now that my ears are opened [ am conscious that a grand 
concert of sweet bird voices is being held in the trees 
around me and I cannot devote my attention to one voice 
when there are so many to be heard, but must give each 
a hearing if I would judge of their respective merits. 

“Whee tooral, whee tooral, whee tooral, whee toora, 
toora, toora, whee tooral whee,” sings the Baltimore oriole 
in his rich melodious voice, then away he goes in hot pur- 
suit of a rival, and as they flit hither and thither their 
golden breasts gleam like balls of fire, while the demure 
little lady for whom they are contesting quietly looks on, 
and will no doubt dutifully reward the victor with herself, 
be it which it may. 

‘‘ Hallo, look out, it's me, dye see?” chimes in a sweet 
clear voice, and the orchard oriole dexterously swings by 
his feet from the twig of an apple tree, and snips the in- 
sects from the under side of the leaves. 

““Oah-yah-ha” screams a shrill yoice, and there is a 
flutter among the birds as a rascally bluejay drops down 
among them. Audacious fellow! but then he is so hand- 
some! He isa soldier bird, you know, and is elegantly 
dressed in a suit of navy blue with white trimmings and 
black velvet collar, and, mischievous rollicking fellow that 
he is, he enjoys nothing more that to scare the wits out 
some of the smaller birds. His black eyes sparkle with 
merriment at the flutter he creates. But we must not be 
too hard upon him, and if he plunders a few eggs occa- 
sionally we must conclude that he but deems it a soldier’s 
right and privilege. He is thoroughly military and goes 
away shouting ‘“ Yankee-doodle, Yankee-doodle,” in a deep 
rich voice, 

‘Mary, Mary,” with startling clearness, a sweet voice 
calls, and aslender graceful bird in modest gray attire 
alightsina branch near by. Why this bird should ever have 
been called the catbird we never could imagine. “Mary, 
Mary.” Ah! I never can hear that plaintive call without 
a feeling of sadness and a vision of a fair young girl with 
great dark eyes and raven curls who died when I was a 
little child, sister Mary. [remember that afterward, when 
visiting our old haunts I heard these birds, I fancied they 
missed her and were calling her name, and would go home 
in tears. 

On the ground the purple grackle are running hither 
and thither, hunting for and carrying away timber for 
building, their bronze and rainbow-hued plumage flashing 
in the sunlight. The robin redbreast is tugging away at 
the angle-worms, and the little brown wren. is scolding 
and chattering here and there, busy housewife that she is; 
and no wonder, for had they not taken possession of the 
nicest little brown cottage imaginable and had everything 
to their taste when the bluebirds came and drove them 
away? And there on the verandah of that same little 
brown. cottage, in his blue cloth coat and russet vest, the 
saucy gentleman is enjoying their discomfiture and war- 
bling in his glee. 

From the deep woods across the river come the mourn- 
ful notes of the dove, the sweet medley of the brown 
thrush, and many other voices. But we are reminded 
that the air is damp and chill, and reluctantly we return 
to the house, feeling refreshed in mind and body, and 
resolving that hereafter if we are troubled with melan- 
choly we will spend an hour among the birds. 

; VIOLET 8S. WILLIAMS. 
CORALYILLE, Ia. 


ALBINO RED SQUIRREL.—While Mr. F. Satterthwaite 
was driving near Allamuchy, N, J., July 11, a white red 
squirrel sprang on to the rail fence and ran along for a 
considerable distance, perhaps forty panels of the fence, 
and then went into a chestnut tree by the road. The 
animal was all white except just back of the neck and on 
the shoulders where it was cream color. The fence on 
which it was seen is on the property of Mr. Rutherfurd 
Stuyvesant, 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


—— wr 


[Jury 29, 1886: 


BIRD PROTECTION. 


fl ae act of the New York Legislature passed May 20, 
1886, entitled “‘An Act for the Preservation of Song 
and Wild Birds,” provides that— 


§ 3. Section one and two of this act shall not apply to any person 
holding a certificate giving the right to take birds, and their nest 
oa Beet for scientific purposes, as provided for in section four of 

is act. 

$ 4. Certificates may be granted by any Incorporated society of 
natural history in the State, through such persons or officers as 
said society may designate, to any properly accredited person of 
the age of eighteen years or upward, permitting the holder thereof 
to collect birds, their nests or eggs, for scientific purposes only, In 
order to obtain such certificate, the applicant for the same must 
present to the person or persons having the power to grant said 
certificates, written testimonials from two well known scientific 
men, certifying to the good character and fitness of said applicant 
to be intrusted to such privilege; must pay to said persons or 
officers one dollar to defray the necessary expenses attending the 
granting of such certificates; and must file with such persons or 
officers a properly executed bond, in the sum of two hundred dol- 
lars, signed by two well known citizens of the State as sureties. 


This bond shall be forfeited to the State, and the certificate become 


xo upon peas that the holder of such certificate has killed any 

Id, Or ta. 

oses named in section three and four of this act, and will be 
urther subject for each such offense to the penalties provided 

therefor in sections one and two of this act. 

§ 5. The certificate authorized by this act shall be in force one 
se only from the date of their issue, and shall not be transfer- 
able, : 

In accordance with these provisions, preparations have 
been made by the American Museum of Natural History 
to issue certificates to qualified persons, which shall 
authorize them to collect birds, their nest or eggs, for 
strictly scientific purposes only, To facilitate this, a 
series of blanks have been prepared by Mr, Allen, and as 
these may well serve as models of their kind, we give 
them in full to aid other institutions in preparing similar 
forms. A number of our readers who have made inquiry 
on this subject will find theiz questions answered here. 


[4] American Musewm of Natural History, 
Gontral Park (vith St. & 8th Ave,), 
Weimar Orie Goin, 05. kfed cade sa sict 188 
Sim: 


In answer to your request for a certificate permitting you to 
take birds and their nests and their eggs for scientific purposes 
under the Laws of the State of New York, I inclose an obligation, 
in signing which you promise to take specimens only for scientific 
purposes and to strictly observe the letter and spirit of the laws of 
this State for the preservation of birds, 

This obligation must be accompanied by a properly executed 
bond, in the sum of two hundred dollars, and by the indorsement 
herewith sent, signed by two responsible scientific men to whom 
His President of fhe American Musenm of Natural History can 
refer, 

No notice will be taken of any application which doés not con- 
form to the requirements here prescribed. 

Tf the certificate is granted, a fee of one dollar will be charged, 
to cover the expenses attending the granting of such ees 

ROOD FOR A Tees ; President. 

N. B.—The bond must be executed strictly in accordance with 
Section 4 of Chapter 427 of the Laws of the State of New York, a 
copy of which Act is herewith inclosed. 


B.] 
Application for a permit to collect birds for scientific 
purposes wider the provisions of Chapter 427 of 
the Laws of the State of New York. 


I, THE UNDERSIGNED, a resident of 
pees ates Sun ae es sea te epett Ceheveen se AMG, 1.14.01 1+ Years ot Ape, do 
hereby apply tothe President of the American Museum of Natural 
History of New York City, fora cerificate granting me permission 
to collect birds, their nesis and eggs, for strictly scientific purposes 
only, in accordance with Chapter 427 of the Laws of the State of 
New York, being an Act passed May 20, 1886, entitled “An Act for 
the preservation of Song and Wild Birds.” I do hereby agree and 
promise that in availing myself of this privilege, 1 will strictly 
comply with the spirit and letter of the Act above cited. : 

T herewith inclose my bond, duly executed in accordance with 
said Act, and the required indorsement of two, scientific men, cer- 
tifying to my good character and fitness to be intrusted with such 
aprivilege, 

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person of good character, and fit to be intrusted with the priyil- 
ege of collecting wild birds and their nests and eggs, in accordance 
with the provisions of Section 4 of Chapter 427 of the Laws of the 
State of New York, which Act we have carefully examined and 
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The President of the American Museum of Natural History has 
decided to grant your application for a permit “to collect birds, 
their nests or eges, for strictly scientific purposes only,” in accord- 
ance with Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter 427 of the Laws of the State 
of New York for 1886, entitled “An Act tor the preservation of 
Song and Wild Birds.” eh, 7 

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written promise to the President to obey the letter and spirit of 
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York, enacted for the protection or preservation of game birds. 

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THE BoBOLINK.—Utica, N. Y., July 26, Editor Forest 
and Stream; The letter of BH, H. Lathrop of Springfield, 
Mass., published in the last number of FOREST AND STREAM, 
is very timely, and his plea for the bobolink should receive 
attention. But the meadows of Massachusetts are not the 
only ones that miss the sweet notes of the bobolink, for in 
this State the bird is a rare sight in many quarters where 


in years gone by he had his favorite haunt. A friend of 
mine, an ornothologist, who has spent the past three 
months in the fields and forests of central New York, 


informs me that the bobolinks are disappearing rapidly, 


and now not more than one is to be seen where there 
were fifty a year or two ago, Most other small birds are 
becoming scarce in this locality, noticeably the wren, and 
my friend says that he has seen but one in all his travels. 
Until within a year or so they have been very numerous. 
A few years since, before the decrease in the small birds 
became apparent, fruit trees hereabout were healthy and 
vigorous, now it is almost impossible to save young trees 
from the ravages of insects, and a thrifty tree in a new 
orchard is the exception rather than the rule. Apple, 

ear, plum and cherry trees, all fall victims to the blight. 
But the fruit trees are not the only sufferers, for nearly 
every specie of vegetation has its enemy, and new forms 
of insect life are constantly developing. When men come 
to realize the fact that the destruction of our birds is sure 
to entail serious financial losses through the failure of 
crops, then, and not until then, will they fully awaken to 
the gravity of the situation.—PORTSA, 


Tar Tonmpo Hac uEr,—East Toledo, O., July 19.—Hdi- 
tor Forest and Stream: When my young eagle was four 
weeks old it was as large asa full grown chicken. If 
then showed no signs of feathers and did not stand on its 
feet, but sat up on its rump when peu and when in 
that position was about fourteen inches high, Its head 
and beak began at that time to turn black. It was the 
most helpless, awkward and homely specimen of a young 
bird that I ever saw, It is twelve weeks old to-day, It 
left the nest July 8, and on the following day measured 
from tip to fip across the wings 6ft. lin. July 11 it 
measured 6ft, 5m., having grown 4in. in one week. We 
have named it George Washington, but I think it should 
be Martha, for, from various indications, 1 am satisfied 
that it isafemale bird. In our grand procession on the 
5th of July, the eagles were a prominent feature, the old 
birds in a large cage and the young one sitting on the seat 
by the side of the driver. We are taking the very best of 
care of the eaglet, which promises to be a much larger 
bird than either of the old ones.—HENRY HULCE, 


A Manuat or Norte AMERICAN Brrps.—We. learn 
that Messrs, J. B. Lippincott & Co. have in press a 
“Manual of North American Birds,” by the eminent orni- 
thologist, Mr. Robert Ridgway, Curator Department of 
Birds, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D, C. The 
author has had unrivalled advantages for the preparation 
of a treatise of this character, arising from his own field 
experience as well as his connection with the National 
Museum, and the free access which has been granted him 
to various other public and private collections of birds, 
both in this country and Europe. The work is to contain 
some 425 illustrations, suitably executed, and will con- 
form to the geographical limits, classification, numeration 
and nomenclature adopted by the American Ornithologi- 
cal Union. We doubt not it will be one of the most im- 
portant, thorough and original contributions to the 
literature of the subject which has ever appeared, and 
presume that naturalist and sportsman alike will find in 
it an invaluable aid. 


ConcERNING HyBrips.—Philippi, W. Va,, July 11,— 
Editor Forest and Stream: Visiting a friend in a neigh- 
boring county a few days since I made a discovery which 
was new tome. My friend’s house is quite near a dense 
thicket of considerable extent, in which there is a plenty 
of ruffed grouse, Last summer three or four of his hens, 
of a breed somewhat resembling the dunghill, brought off 
a brood each of hybrids, The head and neck were of the 
erouse, while the tail and feet more resembled the barn- 
yard fowl. They would roost high up in the forest trees 
and were indifferent to your presence, provided you were 
100yds., or more, distant. I only saw one, a hen, as my 
friend succeeded in capturing only a few alive. Have 
you ever heard of anything like this before?—J. E. H. 
| We have heard of hybrids of many sorts and descriptions, 

ub when investigated most of these turn out not to be 
hybrids at all. We should like to see one of the birds 
spoken of by our correspondent. ] 


An ALBINO Crow,—Friendship, N. Y., July 20,—A 
white crow was shot here recently by Mr. Levi Webband 
mounted by our local taxidermist, Will Flint. The exact 
color is a very light slate, shading to white on the under 
parts. Mr. Webb watched it daily from the time it first 
sat on the edge of the nest. and tried to secure it alive, 
but was obliged to shoot it. It can now be seen at the 
pbillard parlors of D. C. Chadwick.—A STUBBE PENN. 


BUFFALO ON THE MUSSELSHELL.—The Yellowstone 
Journal reports that recently Col, Scheets, a suryeyor, 
saw a bunch of fifty-two buffaloes on the Musselshell in 
Montana. Most_all the animals were old bulls, but there 
were one or two calves in the bunch, 


Game Bag and Guy. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


GAME PRESERVING IN BRITAIN.—_I. 


G AME preserving, as practiced in Great Britain, is the 
J nucleus upon which most of our true sports center, 
and has now almost attained to the level of a science, so 
earnestly andso thoroughly is it studied in all its bear- 
ings; but without going into a long dissertation upon the 
many curious points for discussion, which its nearly 
national character suggests, 1 could not well tell your 
readers of the unique position it holds as an institution in 
these islands. More to their taste, probably, will he some 
information wpon the practical portion of the subject, and 
Icannot, with that end in view, do better than describe 
to them the course of procedure which would be adopted 
in order to bring an erstwhile productive and successful 
game preserve back froma state of neglect and ineffi- 
ciency to its former excellence. 

_ Game preservesin England are of several kinds, accord- 
ing to the part of the country they are in, to the nature 
of the particular locality, and often to the taste of the 
preserver himself. Personally I affect mixed shooting, 
and I think the best and truest sportsmen this side will 
thoroughly back me up; and with this fact before me, I 
propose to address myself to the task of describing a mixed 
game preserve. Let us take as an example an estate say 
in Dorset or Hampshire, southern counties. The estate 
will consist of one or more farms, with the usual propor- 
tion of new and old woodland and some extent of coarse 
upland down or moor. <A well-built modern house, or a 
picturesque rambling old manor house, provides the owner 
with a dwelling; large gardens, for flowers and vege- 
tables, numberless buildings constituting the ‘shome farm;” 
a carriage drive through high old rook-tenanted trees 
leads up to. it, and probably a wood of fine old trees backs 
the picture. In these several details you have the most 
prominent characteristics of an English country house, 
such as would adorn a large game preserve. 

Let us now look at the estate itself. Im size it may 
vary. Some are but afew hundred acres, others extend 
to three or four thousand. In the lower grounds near 
where the silvery trout stream meanders through the val- 
ley, will be rich, smiling meadows of luxurious pasturage. 
In summer time the cows will stand knee deep in the long 
grass, and in the morning you may stand and watch the 
partridges as they feed inthe meadows. Long straggling 
hedges of black and white thorn divide these fields one 
from another, while near the stream short stretches of 
irregulax fencing will complete the division where the 
ground is too damp to admit of the thorns prospering. 
Upon the higher ground large fields and plantations will 
alternate. The former change from year to year at the 
instance of the farmer. One season the root crops of tur- 
nip, mangel or smede will hold sway, while the next sees 
them waving cornfields, to be followed in due rotation by 
heayy, thick mantles of clover and young grass. 

The plantations or woods may be of recent growth or 
otherwise. - Of late years much land has been planted in 
England, and all through the.country you may see large 
areas of young saplings springing up to form im years to 
come deep timbered woods, such as several upon this 
estate of which I try to tell you. The old woods are 
mostly oak, well grown, shapely trees. Ash comes next 
in point of numbers, and then beech, larch and fir, with 
an occasional plane, birch and sycamore. Beneath these 
there is an undergrowth of hazel bushes, of bramble and 
thorn, High nodding bracken ferns everywhere abound, 
while the ground is carpeted with bluebells, primrose yio- 
let and wood anemone, which at different seasons spread 
their delicate hues over the whole expanse. Where the 
ground is unusually dry beneath the larger trees there is 
but little yerdure to clothe it, often nothing suggestive of 
undergrowth beyond the dry brown stalks of a dead brier. 
Rabbits will be fairly plentiful in these woods and in the 
summer mornings you can see them scuttliing about un- 
der the ferns and similar cover, A few pheasants, rem-_ 
nants of a past numerous race, will still maintain a pre- 
carious existence despite the many furred and feathered 
inarauders, to whose attack they are forever exposed. 
Somehow or other pheasants will often, more often than 
not, manage to avoid actual extinction from an érstwhile 
preserve and two or three couple will continue to run 
along and reproduce their numbers year after year in 
spite of all adversities. 

In the autumn and winter the woods and plantations 
will doubtless come in for their share of the woodcock, 
which no scheme of preserving can retain and which the 
closest preservation and freedom from molestation alone 
will encourage. They are curious birds enough in form, 
but far more curious in their habits, and it will often puz- 
ale you to account for their idiosyncracies, not the least 
curious of which thet apparent affecting of presently 
unpreserved, though formerly closely preserved woods, 
Wood pigeons (Columbus torquatus) will spend a high old 
time in the plantations when the keepers are no longer 
upon their several tracks, and but for the occasional oc- 
currence of a tragedy in animal life, in which one of the 
cushats is the victim and the hawk the aggressor, nothing 
happens to mar the even tenor of their ways. 

When the woods, and the fields, too, for all that, are 
surrendered by the departing keeper to the free run of the 
yermin, the latter soon increase at a rapid rate and occupy 
an important position in the community of the unpre- 
served woodland. Stoats and weasels in great numbers 
will hold high revel over the bodies of many slain 
rabbits, both old and young; will levy for supphes upon 
the nests of the countless birds, small and large, which 
people the coverts, and will prevent those few pheasants 
from increasing their numbers, and will steal out inte the 
fields and down into the meadows to prey upon the few 
partridges and hares which are left upon the estate. Cats 
that have forsaken the joys and comfort of the cotter’s 
hearth for the excitement of a semi-wild existence, will 
lurk in the fastnesses of the rocks, which here and there 
break the even surface of the land, or will oust some 
furtive, fearsome conies from their snug but ramified 
dwellings, and therein hold high revel, like the hawk and 
the ow] in the leaty canopy above. Sometimes one almost 
comes to wish that the gamekeepers May never return 
that the delightful disorder of the unpreserved woodland — 
may continue, that nature alone hold sway while we 
human beings look on and learn, and learning, love, for 


f Toke $8, 1886.] 


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the untrammeled woodland and its many-natured peoples 
is of itself most lovable, _— 

And now let us journey out and upward to the limits 
of the cultivated land, let us thread our way through the 
belt of young fir plantation which divides the fields from 

the moorland, arid perhaps we may in our jourhey put a 
fox on the move; and send him trotting off through 
the thick sedge grass, furze, heather and shambles; which 
here thickly clothe the ground and hide the nimble rab- 
bits as they go scampering away, but for the most part 
unseen. Come to the moor, we shall find a large, undu- 
lating sweep of peaty land. Heather-clad throughout, 
only here and there is the darker green and the bright 
yellow of -the gorse visible. Thick sedge grasses, closely 
growing and crinkly to the tread, short, close-growing 
ieee mosses and many minute but distinctly beautiful 
ittle moorland wild flowers, occasional patches of spret 
and rush provide the yerdure which decks this bleak and 
weather-swept expanse. But still it is beautiful, as you 
will see, whether in your morning, noon or evening visits 
toit. Not much apparent life about it now, butif you 
walk across and reach up to that rising ground, which 
forms the top of the moor, you will senda few black 
game whirring across in their heavy, noisy fashion of 
flight. Or you may put up a moorland hare, some sturdy, 
well-conditioned one that has run for his life before the 
hounds and is ready to do it again. ‘ : 

Butitisin autumn time and in winter, if it be mild, 
that the moor has its merriest time, for then the moor- 
fowl “come in,” as we call it, Plover, snipe, and perhaps 
a duck or two in the bog which fills the valley, will put 
in their appearance on this unpreserved land and favor 
it as they will none over which the keeper may hold sway. 

~Moorfowl are the ‘‘Heathen Chinee” of birds of sport. 
Their ways are to the furthest extent peculiar. Uncer- 

tainty is their ruling feature; they are eccentric in their 
habits as they are peculiar in their flight, and as wary as 
they are eccentric and peculiar. But still year after year 

they return to the moor, and year after year they afford 
to many sport and healthful exercise in their pursuit. 
We could ill spare our wildfowl, and must respect them 
because they are not amenable to the persuasions of the 
preserver and yet do patronize our moorlands. 

And here we have reached the boundary of our land. 
We have seen how a small head of game manages to just 
Maintain itself against the attack of vermin innumerable; 

how, despite the non-preservation of the game, a few 
pheasants, a sprinkling of partridges, a modicum of rab- 
Bits and an occasional hare or two will still eke out a pre- 
carious existence upon the farm lands; and how the 
moorfowl and the black game in ones and twos will find 
a congenial haunt upon the unwatered woodland adjacent, 
while over the whole land the rabbits thriveand multiply. 
Sometimes an estate like this will lie idle for a year or 
two, both as a farm and as a preserve. The fields uncul- 
tivated will throw up a hixuriant crop of weeds, the grass 
lands produce a rank and fulsome pasturage, the hedge 
acquire an irregular, unkempt appearance, the gateways 
fall abroad from sheer ruin. Then has the non-preserved 
estate a truly woebegone aspect and but poor chance of 
maintaining the small head of game uponit. Poachers 
from the village hard by will have a free run of the place 
and by their persevering pot-huntingdestray every pheas- 
jant and partridge and hare upon the estate, leaving but 
the conies as prey for the numberless vermin, furred and 
otherwise, which will soon accumulate and ravage this 
mournful waste. 

I have in the foregoing tried to picture to you a typical 
‘Enelish estate as it would be when left to deteriorate from 
“being a well-worked preserve to a mere farm, perhaps not 

even that. I have sought to show what sort of a basis one 
would have to work on if seeking to institute or reinstate 

a game preserve here. Of course there are many places 
which would exhibit but a few details of these I have set 
down. That, however, is inconsequent. You may take 
it that such as I have endeavored is typical, and that is, I 
assume, what we want. With this before us, we can go 
into the practical portion of the matter and learn of the 
habits and haunts of the birds and animals to be preserved, 
fostered and increased; both those in the fields, in the 
woods, and upon the moors; of the sport they afford, 
of the vermin which prey upon them, and of the men who, 
would poach them, his is the scheme of a task I have 
set myself, and it is to the due fulfillment of that task that 
I hope from time to time to address myself in these 
columns. MoorRMAN. 

_ ENGLAND. 
[T0 BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE OF AUG. 12.] 


ABOLISH SPRING SHOOTING. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 
_ Im your last issue I notice under the head of “Spring 
Snipe Shooting,” a letter from my friend, Hon. Robert B. 
Roosevelt, who seems to be so much occupied with his 
new novel that he has failed to look at the Laws of 1885 
Chap. 485—when he aye it is provided that snipe cannot 
be shot on Long Island before the 15th of July. This law 
really makes the close season end July 10, and was discussed 
by the New York Association for the Preservation of 
‘Game, of which he is the honored president, was approved 
by that association and by Mr. Roosevelt himself and be- 
came a law by the earnest efforts of that society. 
A large number of our bay birds, if not disturbed in the 
spring, will nest on our shores, and it was thought best to 
Protect these birds by closing the season until July 10. 
_ lam sorry to say 1 have no shooting box in New Jerse 
‘to which to invite Mr, Roosevelt, if I had I should as 
him to come and help me to protect the shore birds there 
apa them to mate and breed in the spring unmo- 
ested. : 
I am sure Mr, Roosevelt is too good a sportsman and 
friend of our game and fish, to allow himself even thought- 
essly to give one argument to the many pot-hunters who 
e now trying to do away with the law in question and 
laws that help preserve for the many our birds and 
: ALFRED WAGSTAFF. 


Editor Forest and Stream:- ' 
im his article on ae ing snipe shooting in FoREST AND 
AM, July 15, Mr. Roosevelt illustrates the point I 
aught. to make in a short communication some months 
o, viz,, that State regulation is inadequate to prevent 
‘ing shooting. Mr. Roosevelt makes a point on ieiet 
estaft for prohibiting shooting in New York bays when 
ew Jersey gunner is allowed to kill all the snipe, 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


The plaint of Mr: Roosevelt is eévidently humorously 
aimed; but it hits the pomt. There is so much jealousy 
over State lines and State rights in this country, that 
nothing but national legislation will be of any avail in 
stopping the spring slaughter of birds, and especially 
thoge of a migratory character, : 

Will those who affirm that there is no power in Con- 
gress to regulate these matters, please give their authori- 
ties or facts relied upon? The scope of legislation by 
Congress has been wonderfully enlarged in the last 
quarter of a century, and if there is no power to regulate 
this matter of vital iniportance to the sportsmen of the 
next if not the present generation, it is time such power 
were being conferred. JAP. 

Nrw ALBANY, Ind., July 17, 1888. 


FOXES AND FOXHOUNDS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Tt is not an uncommon occurrence here in Northwestern 
Vermont for our hounds to catch a fox; and J think that 
our foxes are as long-legred as any of their variety. The 
veteran fox hunter of this section, EK, W. Geer, Esq,, 
Sheldon, Vt., some years ago owned a hound a_ cross 
between the otter hound and English foxhound, that in 
his younger days would even on dry leaves in the fall 
catch nearly every fox started within twenty minutes or 
half hour’s ran unless the fox escaped by holing in the 
rocks or sandbanks. This hound, Old Hunter, had a 
most acute nose, and was seldom bothered by the fox 
taking to naked ledges or dry ploughed fields in freezing 
weather. Old Hunter lived to the ripe age of thirteen; 
after he was eight years old he began to run slower, and 
then an old fox would sometimes bother him for a time 
by taking to the glare ice in a cold windy day. 

Our foxes here seldom play around when started, but 
lead off out of the town and it is rarely that a slow dog 
will follow them longer than twelve or fourteen hours at 
a time; and a fast dog, if the running is fair, will catch 
or earth his game within a few hours run, and if the run- 
ning is bad, such as a light snow crust, they will use 
themselves up within six or eight hours. The surface of 
the country about Sheldon and Fairfield, Vt., is of a 
broken character, steep ledges and high hills fairly well 
wooded, just the place to try both a dog’s and a fox’s 
mettle and staying power, PARKER LEACH, 

HIGHGATE, Vt., July 17. 


Editor Forest and Stream: ~ 

Thanks to Mr. R. , Robinson for his ‘Notes Concerning 
an Outlaw” in last week's issue, He has seen fox hunting 
as a genuine lover of the sport always sees it. As for Mr. 
Steck’s experience, I want none of it. He tells how after a 


two hours run the fox, at considerable labor, was dug out’ 


and killed, Now he tells of the exquisite pleasure of 
lugging home a gun on one shoulder and the mutilated 
remains of the fox on the other. Well, when I go hunt- 
ing I always bring my gun home, and if I am lucky 
enough to killafox [take his handsome jacket carefully otf 
and put it in my pocket and leave his mutilated remains 
in some tree for the jay birds to feast on. Of course 
there is not so much eae pleasure as may be had 
with iron bars and shovels digging out and murdering, 
not shooting, the fox. We have plenty of that kind of 
fox hunters in these parts. I know of parties in adjoin- 
ing towns that commence their hunting by September 1 
and hunt till the middle of April, killing three-fourths of 
their foxes in September when the young ones are still 
hanging round the old burrow, and it is no more trouble 
to kill them than rabbits. These are near relatives of the 
trout hog. 

But to go back to the dog question. No real fox hunter 
wants a slow, pottering dog; it takes them too long to get 
a fox started, and though perhaps more foxes can be 
killed with them, still all the sport of fox hunting is not 
killing the fox; and there is Fittle excitement in one of 
those dogs which, as Mr. Steck says, analyze each step. 
A dog that will rattle the track right along, with head up, 
suits me, and the same dog that would never catch an old 
fox here would, if taken to Virginia with a dozen more of 
the same kind, catch his fox as well as their dogs do. I 
have tried them from all parts of the country, and I know 
we have as good breeds of foxhounds as any. 

*“Hounding,” of Pine View, has just sent me what he 
calls a choice pup, and says if he equals his sire and dam 
ae will clean up anything in Massachusetts. I shall give 

im a 
known through the FOREST AND STREAM. 
H. ©. NEWELL. 

ASHBURNHAM, Mass. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

I have been much interested in reading the articles 
about fox hunting that have recently appeared in FoREsT 
AND STREAM. For more than half a century I have spent 
most of the time each winter in following thesly varmints 
with dog and gun among the hills of New England. I 
have not been so very successful in taking pelts, but then 
IT have had more real fun than I fairly knew how to man- 
age, although I would not swap one iota of it for the 
handsomest skin that ever escaped me. 

There appears to be some misunderstanding as to how 
Jong and how far foxes and dogs canrun. Now, thereare 
dogs and dogs and the same may be said of foxes—per- 
haps more 50. When you have the right kind of day and 
get the right dog after one of these ‘‘more so” foxes, look 
out for a long road, quick time, and lots of fun if you are 
smart enough to keep in the hunt.’ I have known scores 
of dogs that would stay with their fox from ‘‘early morn 
to dewy eve,” and on many occasions I have witnessed 
runs of more than twenty-four hours duration, My old 
Loud (alas! he has long been dead) was a wonderful 
stayer. 1 well remember his first long race when he was 
scarcely more than a puppy. The ground for several 
days had been covered with an inch or two of solid ice. 
Finally, the longed-for snow came to the depth of several 
inches; and at daylight the next morning Loud and. I were 
on a fresh track, and in fifteen minutes Loud jumped his 
fox and was “‘arter’ him in full cry. Although they 
went down wind to the south and were soon out of hear- 
ing, I followed the back track, thinking that the fox 
belonged on a range of hills about four miles to the north, 
and that he would soon make for them. Arriving on the 
ground, I selected a likely looking stand, and had not long 
to wait before I heard Loud screaming about a mile to 
the east; and a few minutes later I heard two other 
dogs that had joined him. As they were going straight 


good chance, and when he does it will let it be | 


north Talso moved in that direction to the top of a hill 
about a mile distant, When I arrived there I could just 
hear the dogs in the distance still going north, I then 
made for the road, a short distance away, where I was 
lucky in finding a friend in his cutter gomg my way. 
Jumping in we were soon rattling along ata fine rate, 
With occasional halts upon the hilltops to listen for the 
dogs, we kept on until nearly noon, when we reached m 
friend’s destination, twenty-three miles from home, with 
the dogs gone out of hearing still north. Accepting an 
invitation to dinner, I was about to start im the direction 
the dogs had taken when a man came along and told me 
that the fox was playing on Buck’s hill, which was a 
good six miles away, and that if I would wait five min- 
utes he would carry me right there. Thankfully accept- 
ing his offer we were soon under way, and in little more 
than a half hour were at the hill, where we could hear 
the dogs in full ery. The pack had increased to about a 
dozen, and as each one appeared to be trying to outvoice 
the others, the music was indeed glorious. Evidently 
this was the home of the fox, as he had been playing here 
for some time. Leaving my companion I made for the 
top of the hill, where I arrived just in time tosee the dogs 
cross an opening below me, and was much pleased to see 
my puppy well wp with the foremost. I remained at my 
stand until after sundown listening to the dogs, and then 
Iwent toa house near by and made arrangements for 
passing the night. After supper I went out and feasted 
my fill of the glorious music until past midnight. 

In the morning Lwas up at daybreak and hastily de- 
voured a cold bite that had been get out for me the night 
before, and putting the fragments in my pockets I again 
went to the top of the mill. There was not nearly so much 
music in the air as there had been the previous evening, 
as all but Loud and two others had dropped out, and all 
of these appeared to be used up, nevertheless they were 
going at a fair pace and keeping up the music fairly well. 
I stuck to my post until nearly noon and then crossed to 
aridgea half mile south, over which the chase had led 
several time. Just as Lreached the top I spied the fox 
coming nearly toward me with Loud not more than three 
rods behind him. Both had their tongues out and they 
looked decidedly the worse for wear. Waiting until the 
fox had got out of range with the dog I pointed the old 
flint-lock well ahead and pulled the trigger, but the old 
gun only flashed in the pan. This turned the fox, but 
at_ about his second jump he landed on a steep slope 
where the wind had blown off the snow and he lost his 
footing and slid and rolled down the slope, Loud saw 
him tumble and with renewed life he made a few prodig- 
uous leaps and Janded on the bare ice, and so much advan- 
tage had he in send off that he got there as soon as the 
fox, and before he could gather, Loud closed his jaws on 
his ribs and the long chase was over. 

A few minutes later, while I was picking my way down, 
one of the other dogs came up and striking the ice pitch- 
poled to the bottom. Although he appeared to be greatly 
astonished he gamely grabbed the fox and gave him a 
shake or two and then lay down beside Loud who had 
curled himself up in the snow. How long this dog had 
run I had no means of knowing, but Loud had been going’ 
more than thirty hours and undoubtedly had covered 
more than one hundred and fifty miles. Take it all around 
this was the stoutest and gamest run that [have ever seen, 
but I remember several others that very nearly approach 
it, although none of them could boast so fine a finish. 

O. M. 


THE PRAIRIE CHICKENS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Now is the time to put in your valuable work to prevent 
the slaughter by market hunters of prairie chickens, This 
prevention will have to be done in a great measure by 
sportsmen and farmers in the various sections of the States 
affording in great numbers this very pleasant game bird. 
Please urge these men to drive out the market hunters in 
every proper way, and thus allow a charming game bird 
to remain with us ‘‘yet a little longer’;’ true sportsmen 
will never exterminate any game. I intended to have 
written an article on this subject, but haye not had the 
time, and you can do it so much better, I hope you will 
get in a broadside quick and keep it up. A. 

Curcaao, Ul, July 20. 


SOUTHWESTERN KANSAS, JULY.—This locality is about 
twenty-five miles south of the Arkansas River, in Hamil- 
ton county, on the western border of the State. Less than 
a year ago there was no one living in this region between 
Bear Creek and the North Fork of the Cimarron; now 
scores of shanties, houses and dugouts are seen, dotting 
the undulating prairie in every direction. Here the buf- 
falo, wild horse, wolf and antelope roamed in undisturbed 
security a year or so ago, and their bones lie bleaching in 
the sun by the wagon load. They have not wholly 
deserted us yet, for only last winter a party of hunters 
from Garden City near here killed seven or eight buffaloes 
out of a good-sized band. The buffaloes go through here 
on their way to New Mexico fromthenorth. Wild horses 
have left us altogether, I think. Antelope are fairly 
plenty yet, but not as they were last fall. In less than a 
day’s drive then we counted seventy-five or eighty, and 
were not hunting them, either. One can sometimes see 
ten or fifteen at a time now, but it is more usual to see 
from one to a half dozen. We settlers, having nothing 
but salt meat to eat, are apt to look with longing upon the 
fat, sleek bucks, and if by any chance or strategy we 
manage to get within rifle range, we will have fresh meat. 
But on. this almost level prairie that is a difficult matter 
to accomplish. I discovered that they have a regular pass 
near my east line, so one evening I took a spade and dug 
a pit four feet deep. Hiding in this, I seldom fail to get 
a Shot when the wind is in the right quarter. There is a 
hound in this neighborhood which kills antelope just for 
the pleasure he finds in it; that is, he is actuated by the 
same spirit as a sheep-killine dog, and goes out hunting 
alone, He attacks the young kids; when the doe rushes 
in on him, then he attacks and kills her. I saw the per- 
formance last*week. Inthe way of birds we have num- 
bers of curlew (almost impossible to get within range of 
them), some plover, and that’s about all at this time of the 
year. In the fall we have teal and other small ducks in 
the ponds, some geese on the river, and also flocks of 
sandhill cranes andbrant, Prairie chickens and quail have 
not yet come so far out in the “Great American Desert,”’ 
—AL, FALFA, 


6 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


[JULY 29, 1986. 


AN IMPROMPTU HUNT. 


(rE day last fall I found myself at 10 o’clock in the 
morning at a sthall cattle ranche, five miles from 
the North Wood Creek, in northwestern Wyoming, with 
nothing to do for the remainder of a long day, Having a 
dislike to lying around a camp or ranche, I proposed to 
take horses and go over to the North Wood and see what 
game was to be found there. This was at once agreed 
to, and three horses were caught up and saddled, a hur- 
ried lunch partaken of, and we were soon in motion, 
George carried a little old-fashioned breechloader, the 
barrel of which tilted up to load, and using a Winchester 
cartridge, .44-40-200. Before we set out George started 
to clean the gun, but John told him not to do it as it shot 
better when dirty, as the burnt powder evened up the in- 
side surface where it was eaten out by rust, and also made 
the ball fit the barrel better. Ade was armed with a 
breechloading shotgun and a .45 6-pistol, as the cowboys 
call them, I carried an ‘“‘old reliable” Sharps chambered 
for 110 grains powder, with a Beach front sight and a 
Lyman rear sight. 

Soon after starting’ out we saw a large, sleek coyote 
slinking off through the grass. I dismounted, whistled to 
him, and he stopped just long enough to get a ball back 
of the foreleg; he ran however fully one hundred yards, 
when he fell dead. We soon had him skinned and the 
hide tied behind the saddle. The ball had passed directly 
through the heart. My experience has been that a coyote 
is the hardest animal that runs this range to hit witha 
rifle ball, or to get when hit unless a vital spot is struck, 

The horse I was riding was afraid of a gun, and the boys 
told me that if I fired from his back he would surely buck 
meoft, Wecrossed the North Wood and were proceeding 
up a little valley inclosed with steep rocky sides, with a 
fow scattermg juniper trees growing amid the rocks. 
George was ahead and I next to him. Suddenly he stop- 
ped, and threw up his little pea-shooter, I looked in the 
direction in which it was pointed and saw two blacktail 
ormule deer, a buck and a doe, springing from their beds 
in the shade of a big boulder, about fifty yards from us. 
I dropped the reins and was just drawing a bead on the 
buck nearest to me, when George fired and my horse 
changed ends so quick that I found myself aiming in the 
opposite direction and came very near firing out in the 
open country. J sprang from the horse and turned 
toward the deer in time tosee the buck disappear over the 
brow of the hill. The doe was struggling up the incline, 
but before I could get an aim upon her she fell over back- 
ward and rolled some distance down toward us. She 
was dead when we reached her, shot like the coyote, 
through the heart, and the ball had not sufficient force to 
go through her, but was found lodged against the skin. 
The pea-shooter had scored first blood, as coyotes don’t 
count. We dressed the doe, which was young and fat, 
hung her up in a tree and struck back in the direction the 
buck had taken. A few minutes after as I was riding 
along the edge of a little cafion, I jumped him out from 
under a big rock, but before I could dismount he was so 
far away and running so irregularly up among the big 
rocks, that although I sent a couple of balls after him he 
escaped without injury, and we watched him for several 
minutes until he disappeared around a point. 

Near the place we discovered the fresh trail of a small 
band of elk, evidently scared out by our shooting. We 
followed them and in half an hour caught sight of them 
standing under some junipers across a deep cafion from 
us. Leaving our horses we crossed the cation, having a 
hard climb out of it, and cautiously crept up to the place 
where we had seen the game, only tofind them gone, and 
from the appearance of the trail they were evidently scared, 
and must have scented us, as they were going fast and 
away from camp. We abandoned the chase, returned to 
our horses, lighted. our pipes and started homeward. 
When we reached our deer we cut it up and tied it wpon 
our saddles, Indian fashion, and moved on. Where we 
crossed the North Wood it runs through a narrow valley, 
the second bottom being a bench some ten feet above the 
creek bottom, which was here filled with clumps of 
willows. There were quite a number of cattle in this 
bottom which were almost as wild as deer. After we 
had crossed the creek and reached the bench above men- 
tioned, I heard a clatter of hoofs and looking back saw a 
bunch of cattle running out of the willows and along the 
bottom to our left, and in the midst of them an old bull 
elk, with his nose high in the air, and as fair a pair of 
antlers as I ever saw thrown. back almost upon his withers. 
He ran in close under the bank at the foot of our bench, 
and was hid from our view in an instant, Thinking he 
would keep along the creek bottom and from his course 
come out upon the flat ahead of us, I spurred my horse 
forward to intercept him, rode to the edge of the bank, 
sprang off and could see nothing of him. A shout from 
George called my attention back up the creek just in time 
to see him disappear in the willows. As soon as the old 
rascal had gotten out of sight under the bank he had 
stopped, confounded, I suppose, by the cattle around him, 
and the scent of three hunters right ahead of him, and 
had stood there until I rode into view two hundred yards 
down the creek, when he struck for the willows. IfI 
had ridden straight down to the bank, or remained with 
George, I would have had a good shot. George did not 
shoot as he is too much of a sportsmen to wound such 
large game with a gun that he felt sure would not kill it. 
We watched him come out on the other side of the creek, 
and trot off into the hills. I fired a shot or two after him 
at long range, on the principle that there’s no luck unless 
there is lead flying, and we proceeded on our way, discus- 
sing the incident and saying how easily we might have 
killed him if we had known just what his intentions were. 

Ade soon after made a sneak on a coyote and peppered 
him with buckshot, without any visible effect except to 
accelerate his speed to about fifty milesan hour. We also 
saw a couple of bands of antelope but did not molest them. 
We arrived in camp before dark, and were soon seated at 
a good supper, the principal delicacy of which was some 
fine trout, caught by John during ourabsence. After this 
came the inevitable pipe, as we sat before an old-fashioned 
fireplace filled with roaring pitch pine, and rehearsed the 
incidents of the afternoon, all agreeing that for an im- 
promptu hunt of only seven hours duration, it was emi- 
nently successful, although we got but one deer and 
missed getting the finest ell we had ever seen, WARD. 

CoLoRaDO Springs, Col, 


CONNECTICUT.—The prospects for the coming fall are 
very good; partridges and gray squirrels are plenty, 
though woodcock are hard to find.—J. 8. H. 


“HERE WE ARE AGAIN.”—Harper’s Weekly of last 
week had in it a full page picture titled ‘“Summer Wood- 
cock Shooting.” The artist employed to illustrate Mr. 
Satterthwaite’s article (which is excellent barring that 
he calls the woodcock a ‘gastronomic gem”) was Mr. J, 
M. Tracy. Sportsmen who have looked at this remark- 
able picture are overcome with delight, for the shooter, 
who is portrayed in the attitude of the clown in the panto- 
mime when he shouts ‘‘Here we are again,” is ‘‘the same 
old coon,” and his flint-lock ‘‘is the same old gun” that 
has figured in other of Mr. Tracy’s excellent pictures 
of sport. Our esteemed contemporary the Sunday Oall 
of Newark, remarks as follows on the picture: “Very 
old New Jersey gunners will enjoy the picture, because 
it will certainly carry them back to the days when all 
kinds of birds were shot with ponderous flint-lock guns 
such as the sportsman in the picture is straining under 
the weight of and vainly trying to raise to the level of 
the pigeon that appears in the right foreground flying 
away with a clothespin in its mouth. ill the man 
shoot the bird? -No, he will not shoot it, unless his 
ancient weapon is a scattergun of the most pronounced 
type. His aim is not to kill the bird but to scare it to 
death by knocking the bark from the white birch tree in 
the background. It isa good thing for the pigeon that 
the aim is far below and behind it, for if the man should 
hit it at that short range he would certainly knock it into 
next week’s number of the paper. When the man picks 
himself up, and fully recovers from the fall he is sure to 
get when his goose-gun goes off, he should promptly lash 
the unruly pointer that evidently flushed the pigeon with 
the clothespin in its mouth.” The Oall, however, is mis- 
taken. The gun is pointed a little ahead of and belowthe 
bird. By the time the gunner “‘lets her go” the range 
will be allright. yf 


THE EYE AND THE BEAR.—Fredericton, N. B., July 20, 
—EHditor Forest and Stream: Mr. Braithwaite, a noted 
hunter here, when out in the woods a few days ago, went 
into a cedar swamp to look for railway sleepers. He 
came directly on a bear with her two cubs, The cubs on 
seeing him gave a squeal, and the mother immediately 
made toward him with a growl, showing her teeth for all 
they were worth. Mr. Braithwaite not haying any 
weapon with him, stood still and fixed his eyes on the 
she bear. He then commenced backing out, feeling his 
way carefully with one foot at a time. At times she 
would try to get behind him, when he would swing his 
body around, keeping his eyes all the time steadily on her, 
never for an instant removing them. She held him in 
this way for nearly two hours, and did not leave him 
until he backed out to the brow of a hill adjoining the 
swamp, when she left him and went tohercubs. Hesays 
that in all his experience he never put in such a frightful 
time, and hopes never to be placed in such a position 
again, He was porpletely. done out, and nearly fainted 
as soon as the bear left him. He feels quite certain it 
would have been all day with him had he stumbled or 
taken his eyes off from her.—BLUENOSE. 


MASSACHUSETTS.—Agawam, July 19.—-Hditor Forest and 
Stream: Savoy is a town on the Hoosac Mountain, Mass. 
A bear was shot near there last year and another was said 
to have been shot near North Adams, Mass. Two bears, 
have been seen here this summer, or else’ the same bear 
has been seen twice. Ruffed grouse were unusually plenty 
around here upto April 1; have had no opportunity to 
look them up since. One flock of about twenty quail 
were alive and undisturbed up to Jan. 1, not three miles 
from Court Square, Springfield; I think they survived the 
cold weather, as they had good cover on southern expos- 
ures near a never freezing spring, and I hear one whistl- 
ing occasionally now. Speak a good word for Game Com- 
missioner Anderson of the Greenfield district. He is 
making it hot for the bird killers.—PINE TREE. 


DEER IN VIRGINIA.—Editor Forest and Stream: Isee 
you are greatly interested in the preservation of deer in 
the Adirondacks. Why don’t the still-hunters there do 
as the still-hunters do in the mountains of Virginia and 
West Virginia, kill all the bad dogs? That soon puts a 
stop to hounding. In tidewater, Virginia, deer hunting 
is done for the sake of the chase and not for the meat, but 
they are not so much hunted as to be run out of the 
country. Indeed, in several counties on either side of 
James River, deer are more abundant than sheep. In 
Charles City county they begin to hunt deer (always by 
chase) about the first of November and stop the first of 
January by common consent, and it is all done for sport. 


TmxAS DmnrR SEASON.—Marshall, Tex., July 12.—H#ditor 
Forest and Stream: In your issue of July 8, 1886, you 
give the open season for deer in Texas as being from June 
1 to Dec. 1, having been misled by the law as it existed 
prior to April 11, 1883, when it was amended. See Gen- 
eral Laws of the State of Texas, Chapter LXXVIIL., Sec- 
tion 1, page 79, which provides that the open season shall 
be from the ist day of August to the 20th day of the Jan- 
uary following. Our laws, howeyer, do not apply to the 
whole State, but only to certain counties, which will 
appear in the Acts of the Regular Session of the HRighteenth 
Legislature, page 115,—Amory R. STARR. 


FLIGHT OF GRASSPLOVER.—On Sunday, July 18, there 
was a flight of grassplover (Bartramia longicauda) which 
passed over Staten Island and Newark, N. J., about 9 
oclock P. M., going west, They were heard by Mr. W. 
S. R. Ogilvie of New Brighton, Staten Island, and by 
Messrs. F. Satterthwaite and S. Pennington of Newark. 
The birds were distinctly heard and there must have 
been a considerable number of them, for they were within 
hearing for quite a little while. 


STUFFED GRASSPLOVER WANTED,—Mr. F, Satterthwaite, 
of Newark, N, J., desires to obtain for a few days the 
loan of a stuffed grassployer for the purpose of obtaining 
a photograph of it. The specimen will be carefully 
looked after and promptly returned. 


Non-RESIDENTS IN ONTARIO REQUIRE NO LICENSE TO 
SHoot. Come along Brother Jonathan with your best 


shooting-iron and burn some powder with us ina friendly 
way, not as in 1812 or '37.—R. H, T. (Picton, Ont). 


SSS 
THE Woopcock Funxp.—Jersey City,—Kditor Iorest 
and Stream: I notice a communication in last issue of 
FOREST AND STREAM by “Ajax,” in regard to the 
slaughter of woodcock. I do hope all the sportsmen in 
New Jersey and New York will come to the front and 
give ‘‘Ajax” the necessary assistance, Let every one send 
the dollar to your paper, it will be a dollar well spent. 
At the next meeting of the New Jersey Kennel Chib I 
will ask the club to appropriate $25 fo the woodcock 
fund.—C, J. PEsHALL, President New J ersey Kennel Club. 


New JERSEY.—Manchester, N. J., July 19.—Editer 
Forest and Stream: Woodcock are yery Santee here this 
season. Bob White wintered well and I think we will have 
some sport with him nextseason, Ruffed grouse are scarce 
in this vicinity. I think “Fair Play” is right. A law to 
protect the dove would be of greatservice both in increas- 
ng, ee number and for the benefit of sportsmen,—G. 


A DESTRUCTIVE SToRM.—The Cedars, Oakdale, L, L,, 
July 20.—The heavy storm of Sunday night has destroyed 
about all the young quail. I flushed six pairs on my pre- 
serve, but not any young ones; there wasa covey of young 
ones found, all dead but one, in Sayville on Monday morn- 
ing. They must have been drowned, as the rain was so 
heavy as to completely coyer the ground.—A, A. F. 


Mr. GRIFFIN Smire, of Longmont, Col., claims to have 
shot a mountain lion on the Little Thompson, which meas- 


iN nine feet from the end of its nose to the tip of its 
ail. 


MASSACHUSETTS GAME Law.—In communication on this 
subject last week read thick covers for “strict covers,” 
Aug..31 to Jan. 1 for ‘Aug. 31 to June 1.” 


NEW YORK DEER LAW. 


ECTION 1, Section one of chapter five hundred and thirty-four 
of the laws of eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, entitled ‘An 

act for the preservation of moose, wild deer, birds, fish and other 
game,” is hereby amended so as to read as follows: ; 
_ 8 1. No person shall hunt, kill, chase or take alive any wild deer 
in any part of the State save only from the fifteenth day of August 
to the first day of November in any year, nor shajl any one person 
during such time kill or take alive more than three deer. No per- 
son, corporation, association or company shall transport or haye 
in its or his possession in this State, after thesame has been killed 
any wild deer or venison, Saye only from the fifteenth day o 
August to the fifteenth day of November ineach year. No person, 
corporation, association or company shall sell, or expose for sale 
after the same has been killed, any wild deer or venison, save only 
from the fifteenth day of August to the first day of November in 
each year. No person shall at any time, in this State, kill any 
fawn or have in possession the carcass or skin of any such fawn 
after the same shall have been killed. No person shall, in any part 
of this State, set any trap, spring-gun or other deyice at any artifi- 
cial salt lick or other place for the purpose of trapping or killing 
wild deer. Tt shall not be lawful to hunt or pursue eee with dogs 
in any county of this State, except from the first day of September 
to the fifth day of October in each year, It shall not be lawful to 
pursue deer with dogsin the counties of St. Lawrence and Dela- 
ware at any time, It shall be lawful for any person to shoot or kill 
any dog while in the actual pursuit of any deer in violation of the 
provisions of this act. Itshallnot belawful for any person to kill or 
cause to be killed any wild deer in counties of Suffolk and Queens at 
any time within five years from the passage of this act. No per- 
son, common carrier, corporation, association or company shall at 
any time carry or tramsport in this State, or have in possession for 
the purpose of transportation, any wild deer, or yenison, taken, 
caught, killed or captured in the counties of this State, orin either 
of them, except the counties of Queens and Suffolk, and any per- 
gon, common carrier, corporation, association or company which 
has in its possession any such wild deer or venison, taken, caucht, 
killed or captured in any of the said counties of this State as afore- 
said, or in cither of them, except the counties of Queens and Snf- 
fol, shall be deemed to have them in possession in violation of this 
act except, however, that they may transport or have in possession 
for the purpose or transportation, from the fifteenth day of August 
to the fifteenth day of November, not more than one carcass of 
wild deer or venison, taken, caught, killed or captured in said 
counties as aforesaid, or in either of them, for each owner of said 
carcass as aforesaid, provided that such carcass be accompanied 
by the owner. This section shall not apply to the head or feet of 
wild deer when severed from the carcass. Any person offending 
against any of the preceding provisions of this section shall be 
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and in addition thereto shall be 
liable to. a penalty of one hundred dollars for each wild deer or 
fawn so killed, hunted, pursued or trapped, or for each carcass or 
part thereof transported or had in possession for transportation 
in violation of this act, and for every spring-gun so set, or wild 
deer or fawn skin or yenison had in possession, and may be pro- 
ceeded against therefore in any county of this State in which the 
offense was committed or in which the offender or prosecutor may 
reside or have an office for the transaction of business. 

ne Section three of said act is hereby amended so as to read as 
follows: 

$3. No person shall hunt, kil] or take alive any wild deer by the 
process or mode commonly known as crusting, or enter any place 
where the wild deer are yarded with intent to kill, take alive or 
destroy the same at any time. Any person offendi ng against any 
of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misde- 
meanor, and in addition thereto shall be hable to a penalty of one 
hundred dollars for each wild deer so hunted, killed, taken alive 
or destroyed, : . F 

83. Section thirty-six of said act is hereby amended so as to read 
as follows: ‘ . a 

§ 36, Any person may sell or have in possession any hare or rabbit 
or any woodcock, any ruffed grouse commonly called partridge, 
any pinnated grouse commonly called prairie chicken, and any 
black or pray squirze) during the month of December, and any 
quail from the first day of January to the first day of February, 
and any fresh venison from the fifteenth day. of November to the 
fifteenth day of December, and shall not be liable for any penalty 
under this act, provided he proves that such game was lawfully 
killed during the periods allowed by this act and not transported 
contrary to the provisions thereof. : 

§4. Chapter five hundred and fifty-seven of the laws of eighteen 
hundred and eighty-five, entitled *‘An act for the better preserva- 
tion of wild deer,” is hereby repealed, and all other acts or parts 
of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act are hereby 


repealed. 
‘ ae This act shall take effect immediately.—Ohap. 194, Laws of 


Camnp-Sfire Hlicheyings. 


——— 


‘That reminds me.” 
185. 

ie the year 1842 Hezekiah Northwest, a farmer living m 

Orwell township, Bradford county, Pa., started two 
deer on what is known as the Sugar Loaf in Orwell town- 
ship. He killed both deer with one bullet. Atter nling 
the first one the same bullet went twice around the hill 
and killed the other deer. Some may doubt this, but it is 
true, Now, I will tell you how it was done, Hezekiah 
had only one bullet when he started, and after killing the 
first deer, he stopped and dressed it and found the bullet, 
which he loaded up again; and then he followed the other 
deer twice around the hill and killed it, beat 

AwnEns, Pa, 


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JULY 29, 1886.] 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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Sea and River Mishing. 


Address all. communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 


DOBSONS. 


JHE most likely places to find dobsons are in brooks 

and rivers below dams and factories, where the water 
is low a part of the time, I believe they are to be found 
in nearly all natural trout streams. Provide yourself 
with a net such as is used to catch minnows; it should be 
of good strong twine, 2 or 8ft, across, with an iron 
hoop, the hoop made oblong, so it will cover more space 
on the bottom of the stream. A net made of mosquito 
netting will do for a few times, but it soon wears out and 
the water does not pass through as readily, Take also an 
iron-toothed take, or, what is better, a potato digger. Set 
your net in some narrow part of the stream where the cur- 
rent will pass through it; keep it upright with. a forked 
stick shaped like a hay fork, placing the handle end of 
your stick before your net and let the net fall back against 
the forked ends. If you have some one with you to care 
for the net you will not need the stick. Now, go above 
the net and with your rake stir the coarse gravel and small 
stones, so that the rile will pass through the net; and lift 
the large rocks with the hands and let them back again 
nearly as you found them, for some other dobsons may 
want to live there, and they prefer flat stones for a hiding 
place. When you start them out from their hiding 
places the current carries them against the net, and they 
immediately catch on and will remain for a few minutes; 
but you had better examine your net often. 

More dobsons are lost by imrproper care than are used for 
bait, They are natural fighters and they cannot bear high 
temperature in the sun if kept ont of the water, Get a 
food sized box (an old boot or shoe box will do, a box of 
this kind will accommodate a hundred with ease), bore 
some holes in the end near the bottom and cover them 
with wire netting. Put some coarse gravel from the bot- 
tom of a brook spread about tin. thick eyenly on the bot- 
tom; place some small flat stones on the gravel with some 
pieces of rotten wood if you have them; next get some 
moss from the bottom of a brook; this known as rock 
moss, it grows on stones and is about ift. long and con- 
tains insects on which the dobsons feed. If you cannot 
get it you can use the moss used by florists and nursery- 
men to pack their goods in. Place the moss on the stones 
2 or Bin. deep. Place your box in some cool place where 
it will be out of the sun, on the north side of a building or 
in a cellar, Now get an old paint keg or something that 
will hold water and place it on or over your box and fill 
it with water and fix it so that it will run a very slow 
stream or just drip. <A pail of water will do for twenty- 
four hours. Place your dobsons in the box and they will 
soon find hiding places. If you should have any trouble 
with their crawling over the top of the box make a screen 
to keep them in. You can keep them in this way all the 
season, Mass, 


JUNE TROUT FISHING IN MICHIGAN. 


WE haye just returned from a four weeks trip to 

northern Michigan, Wecamped three days on the 
Boardman River trout fishing with good success, going 
from there to Follet’s landing on Elm Lake—Follet’s Creek 
was fairly alive with trout, and a couple of hours fishing 
each day secured us all we wanted to eat. One of the 
catches was seven trout weighing 5lbs., another of six 
trout weighing 4lbs. Henry Mack caught the largest, 
weight 200z. Battle Creek, which empties into Elm 
Lake one mile from Follets, is a first-rate trout stream, 
the water is clear and cold, is easily fished and is packed 
with trout. 

From Follet’s we went to Southerland’s on Round Lake. 
During the five days we were there, no less than seven 
wagon-loads of men and boys came with boats, spears, 
gigs, jacks and pine knots, for the purpose of taking fish 
at night. It was not good weather for spearing, but they 
took away over four hundred fish. I asked one of the 
men if he did not know it was against the law to spear 
fish? He says yes, ‘‘but they all doit,” At the narrows, 
between Round and Elk lakes, is a favorite feeding place 
for bass and Mackinaw trout, and almost any still night 
jack-lights can be seen off Skegeemaugh Point. One man 
told us he only went fishing occasionally; the last time 
he had speared eleven lake trout weighing 127lbs., these 
he salted down, and when they were used up would try 
his hand again. This sort of fishing with a ten-foot pole 
is fast making away with the bass and lake trout in this 
chain of lakes. I notice ‘‘Kelpie” is doing some good 
work for the protection of fish against spearing. That he 
may be successful is the wish of many. 

The largest fish we caught here, were two 4]bs. small- 
mouths, one 44lbs. large-mouth, and a 1lb. brook trout, 
One morning Harry was fishing in the lower end of the 
lake, and hooked a fish which played peek-a-boo with him 
for a few minutes, and then said ‘“‘good-by,” taking his 
hook and six inches of line with him. Twelve hours after, 
another party fishing in that part of the lake, boated a 
Albs. small-mouth, which had Harry’s hook and line fast- 
ened tohim. Frogs were used for bait, with the aid of a 
landing net we could catch as many as we wanted in a 
few minutes. I see that ‘‘Kingfisher” has added another 
to the list of ‘‘speckled beauties.” At home, ladies who 
wear square and three-cornered patches of black court 
plaster on their faces, are called ‘‘speckled beauties.” 

On a bright sunny morning we broke camp and cross- 
ing Round Lake pulled up Torch River to the mouth of 
Rapid River, and up this for about two miles where we 
came to a good camping place. From the mouth of the 
river to a point about a half mile above camp, the river is 
quite free of logs and overhanging trees, and affords fine 
fly-fishing. We fished near the camp most of the time as 
enough trout to supply the table could be got without go- 
ingfar. The first evening, inan hour's fishing, and within 
fifty yards of camp, Harvey took eleven and I nine 
trout weighing from 4oz. to 120z. each, One day we 
walked two miles up the river where the stream is quite 


_ rapid, and among the logs, roots and mossy banks we got ! 


some big fellows, but we enjoyed the fishing most near 
the camp where we could use a fly, even if we did not get 
such large fish. After enjoying ourselves here for a few 
days, we put our traps aboard one evening and floated 
quickly down stream; turning up Torch River we were 


soon heading across Torch Lake to Spencer Creek, where 
we arrived just at dark, Putting up our tents was short 
work, and then sitting around a big fire, we had a jolly 
time talking, smoking and singing. A whip-poor-will anc 
a loon threw in their notes at times, in an ‘‘Amen” and 
“God bless you” sort of away, that reminded us of a camp 
meeting. We were at Spencer's four days, fishing in the 
mill ponds and the two creeks. One evening while stand- 
ing in two feet of water, a school of about forty trout 
came and ran their noses against my rubber boots, they 
meandered around me for a moment and then struck out 
for deeper water. I threw a gang of flies after them and 
it seemed to me that the whole school went for them at 
once, such a rushing and flapping of tails and fins I never 
saw; one of the largest caught on to the leader, and while 
he was sailing off to the right, another took the tail, 
and such fun for me, Im five minutes the two little 
fighters came up and let me unhook them without making 
the least fuss, They only weighed 14 oz, both together, 
but they were game to they backbone, the fought man- 
fully and gave up like gentlemen, 

Now a good word for camping-out life. In Michigan 
Speciale bacver knew of any sickness whatever in camp. 
I think if the cork-and-bottle arrangements were left at 
home and only pure water drank, there would be little 
use for a medicine chest. 

From Spencer’s we went back to Follet’s, and from there 
overland to Traverse City. While the boys were making 
preparations for the trip home, I hunted up Meade the 
euide, It was like old times to see him again, and we 
had a pleasant chat while waiting for the train. We 
found plenty to talk about. as we had taken many trips 
together. All being ready we jumped aboard the train 
and were soon on the way home. Our trip had been a 
success in every way, and we were well pleased. Gen 

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ConuMBus, Ohio, July 8, 1886, 


A CAST WITH “PISECO.” 


TEs daily papers had told that the famous old warship 

Powhatan had arrived in New York harbor and had 
been put out of commission, therefore I knew that 
‘‘Piseco” would spend some time on shore, and afew days 
later a letter came from him announcing this event, say- 
ing that time was a burden upon his hands and asking if 
it would not be possible to wet aline with him. A few 
days before an invitation to join a friend on Lake Super- 
rior had been declined and another from one of your well 
known correspondents to beguile the black bass in Back 
Bay, Lake Champlain, had been regretfully acknowledged, 
and I had written ‘‘Piseco” that while my heart was with 
him, that portion of my anatomy would be all I could 
spare at present. Theink had not yet dried upon this 
answer when a letter came from Mr. Stimson, manager 
of the Mountain Home, saying that the trout were plen- 
tiful, and that in order to ‘“‘meet them on the June rise” I 
would have to be on the ground within a few days. This 
coming on the top of ‘‘Piseco’s” letter broke me all up. 
The allusion to meeting them on the June rise assumed at 
once the form of an invitation and of a challenge, A. post- 
seript was added to the letter already written to **Piseco” 
Saying that I would meet him at Remsen, on the Utica 
and Black River road, within forty-eight hours, and we 
met. Ihad left New York at 9:15 the evening before, 
breakfasted with him at Remsen, after which we drove 
thirty miles in time for dinner at the Mountain Home, on 
the east branch of the West Canada Creek. A challenge 
by the dogs warned the household of our approach and 
we received a greeting that astonished my nautical com- 
rade, who soon paced up and down the piazza as though it 
was as familiar as his own quarterdeck. 

In the afternoon we tried the creek, fishing some two 
niles of still water, but it was late in June and the trout 
were on the riffs and only to be had by wading, a practice 
formerly indulged in with great pleasure, but abandoned 
on account of certain protests from a sciatic nerve, for 
which I entertained profound respect. This nerve and I 
get on very well together as long as it is treated fairly, but 
it has become quite independent of late, and it is given to 
strikes, boycotts and locking out. We have submitted 
the differences to arbitration, and the terms of our com- 
pact are these: So long asl refrain from wading cold 
trout streams and chilling the aforesaid nerve while its 
fellows, the spinal column and brain, are enjoying the 
heat of a June sun, there are to be no pangs, pains or 
penalties, and as I prefer low shoes to rubbers for wading, 
we have compromised and do not wade at all, hence 
“Piseco” and | fished from a boat. Theresult of this boat 
fishing was a plentiful yield of little fishes termed chubs, 
dace and shiners in the vernacular, terms which like 
charity, cover a multitude, not only of sins, but fishes. 
A faithful whipping of some two miles of still water 
brought us but three trout which we considered fit to take 
home, and these three would hardly equal a pound in 
weight. The fingerlings which rose to our flies were 
returned. 

In the morning we climbed the mountain at the back 
of the house to Wilmurt Lake which nestles on the moun- 
tain top, and after an hour’s hard worl had succeeded in 
lifting ourselves some 850 feet above the creek below, 
when we found that a drizzling rain had set in, and 
rubber coats were brought forth from the creel before the 
rods were put together. It was evident that a cold north- 
easterly storm had set in, and some one has said; 


When the wind is in the north 

The skillful fisher goes not forth; 
When the wind is in the east 

It’s good for neither man nor beast, 


and as this storm came from between the two points our 
plain duty was to go across the lake to the lodge and stay 
there; we did not do our duty, we cast our fies around 
the lake and took some very fine trout, but whether this 
was worse for the trout or for the adage is an open ques- 
tion. At noon I introduced the Captain to Catherine, the 
colored cook at the lodge: the fact that I had never met 
Catherine before did not at all interfere with this cere- 
monious performance, nor did the dusky Catherine ap- 
pear to realize that there was any informality in the 
proceedings. 

We fished the lake three days in rubber coats in weather 
which varied from a pelting rain, which I cannot distin- 
guish from a Scotch mist, into what might be called a 
drizzle. At times a fog hung upon the mountain tops and 
again it hung upon us. Being in company with a naval 


hevery day. 


officer who is supposed to be familiar with this sort of 
thing, Il asked him if he had a fog horn. Hesaid he had, 
and I took one, After that the fog lifted a little; the cur- 
tain did not seem to be up before it was rung down again, 
and with these variations the same scenes were enacted 
oyer again day after day, but, like Mark Tapley, we were 
always jolly. The trout rose fairly, however, and during 
this time we killed all that we and our boatmen needed at 
the lodge, and sent down some to the Mountain Home 
below. How many did we kill? Wedo not know; we did 
not count them any more than we counted how many 
times we smoked that afternoon, or how many times the 
fog lifted, and we enjoyed the scenery, Trout should 
not be reduced to mathematies, although there are per- 
sons who like todoit. Men haye measured Niagara in 
order to know how much pleasure they may have enjoyed 
while looking at it, and men haye counted how many fish 
they have taken in a week and have weighed them; but 
when I look at Niagara there are no thanks for the man 
who tells how many feet and how many inches it is from 
the crest of the falls tothe foam below, And one who has 
his mind on mathematics when fishing may possibly 
enjoy fishing, but I never enjoy mathematics. The fish 
taken were not weighed. Some of them would probably 
have tipped the scales at a pound, but none were killed 
which weighed less than three ounces. 

It is the fashion here about Wilmurt Lake to use larger 
hooks than either Captain Beardslee or myself are accus- 
tomed to cast for trout of from one to two pounds, and 
while Mis. Stimson dresses her brown-hackles upon Nos, 
1, 2 or 3 sproat hooks, which are very killing, I prefer a 6 
to 8 when expecting fish of from 4 to 1b. in weight, but 
aQ9tol1for smaller, A brown-hackle seems to be the 
favorite fly with most anglers in Wilmurt Lake, and 
“Piseco” and I kept a sort of a running record of our 
catches, and we found that on these waters, in this east- 
erly drizzle with a leaden sky overhead, the most killing 
flies were the coachman, the professor, the royal-coach- 
man, the Parmachene-belle and the oak-fly. 

The time for leaving approached and found us on the 
lake, each in his boat with his boatman; we rowed up in 
the direction of *‘Piseco,” and on rounding a point saw 
him get a good strike; it was soon evident that our sea- 
faring friend had hold of something which made his reel 
sing, and that he was highly elated thereat. I suggested 
mildly that he haul his sheet aft and lay her up close to 
the wind, but he replied ‘‘avast there,” whatever that 
means. Therun of the fish was soon checked and the 
Captain began to reel in; the strain bent his supple rod in 
a beautiful arch, while with his right hand on what in a 
moment of excitement he might have called the capstan, 
he reeled in slowly. The fish approached the surface 
until I could see that it was a huge one. A sudden leap 
in the air, the rod straightened, and the fish was gone. 
The snell had parted at the head of the fly where it prob- 
ably had been slightly chafed by some previous capture. 
I imagined that the Captain would use all of those 
naughty nautical terms, such as, ‘‘avast there,” ‘‘splice 
the main brace,” etc,, but he did not; his eyelids drooped, 
and he merely said, ‘Let us go home,” 

“Captain,” said I, ‘that fish weighed fully 4lbs.” He 
glanced in my direction, and said ina wavering tone of 
voice, ‘‘He weighed 52lbs., but 1 want to go home,” 

FRED MATHER, 


TROUT EAT TROUT. 


“RECENTLY visited friends where thereis a magnificent 
ever-flowing spring of clear, cold, soft water, which 
forms a small pond or pool some 25ft, in diameter, densely 
shaded by a large, low-branching beech tree, thus forming 
a most delightful retreat for the family and visitors dur- 
ing the hot hours of our heated summer days. So charm- 
ing is the place that a portion of the pool and bank has 
been floored and comfortable seats arranged thereon, and 
from the number of names and dates recorded with a 
knife in the smooth bark of the trunk and wide-spreading 
arms of the grand old beech, it is quite certain that visit- 
ors have not been like “angels’ visits.” 

While enjoying the quiet and coolness of this lovely re- 
treat, I was greatly interested in the movements and 
habits of a dozen or two of brook trout, from eight to 
twelve inches in length, that have their home in the pool. 
A slight movement on my part, and like a flash they fled 
to the cover of the wooden floor whereon I was standing. 
But if no noise was made they would soon make their 
appearance one by one, till all were in the open water; 
and woe to any insect that touched the surface. 

So much by way of introduction. Trouthaveinhabited 
this pool for many years, and some have grown to nearly 
double the size of any there at present. But there are no 
fingerlings nor fish of any other kind, These trout must 
have been bred in this place, and if so, then many others 
must have been spawned with them. But if trout do not 
eat trout, where are the remainder of the spawn? 

Now for a fact that came under my observation while 
watching the habits of these particular trout, and I will 
leave the further discussion of the question to those who 
may have made trout life a study, While sitting, with 
others, on the platform, a violent splashing was heard in 
the water beneath, and soon the cause of the commotion 
was discovered by the appearance of two trout in a death 
struggle; one, having seized the other athwart and just 
back of the gills, was persistently holding his grip, while 
the other was doing his best to escape it. After several 
violent struggles,in the open water, both passed again out 
of sight under the floor and the commotion ceased, so that 
the result of the contest was not known, The captor was 
from 10 to 12in. long, and the victim not less than six or 
seven, and my impression is that the latter escaped, for 
it would have been impossible for the captor to have 
gorged him as he held him when last seen. J. H.D. 

PouGgHKEHpste, N. Y., July 19. ; 

[It is well known among trout culturists that when big 
trout are short of rations they take to gobbling up little 
trout; and when once this cannibalistic habit is by dire 
necessity acquired, it sticks, even in the midst of plenty. 
When trout once discover how delicious trout are, they 
will never turn from their evil ways. | 


SuA Fisninc.—l?f any of your friends want fan and big 
fish, either drum in the surf or 1,000 good-sized blackfish 
a day, Anglesea, N. J.,is the place. Accessible from 
Philadelphia via West Jersey R. R., 9 A. M.,4P, M., 
Weeks Hotel, Anglesea, from- $1.50 to $2a 
day, and plenty of luck.—J. M.S. 


KOREST AND STREAM. 


a = -— "S| 
. [JuLy 29, 1886, 


THE MASTIGOUCHE LAKES. 


if was growing dark as we finished our railroading and 
f stepped out on the platform at the little hamlet of St. 
Felix de Valouis, some fifty miles from Montreal, Our 
party had a small beginning up in the mountains of cen- 
tral Pennsylvania; at New York it was increased by the 
addition of four gentlemen, and at Montreal three more 
were taken on, so that we had but little spare room In the 
four buckboards that were waiting to take us to St. Ga- 
briel de Brandon, We were soon filing through the yil- 
lage for our ride of eighteen miles to the club house at 
the Mastigouche Lakes, A long, weary climb brought us 
to the summit, and as we sat down to blow, from away 
down the mountain side came up the roar of the swift 
river. In afew minutes, as we rested there, the clouds 
lifted, and through the birches we saw the lake as it 
flashed in the sunshine, and our journey was ended. 

I shall not undertake to tell of all the merry times we 
had as after our day’s tramping we gathered in front of 
the great stone fireplace that took up one end of the 
parlor; how the Colonel and B. and EH, with their jokes 
would hardly give us time to catch our breath; nor can I 
repeat the pleasant stories of each day’s experience that 
went into the common fund. In a former article I told 
of the beauties of this wilderness, The few months that 
had passed seemed, if possible, to have added to them; 
the waters of Lac la Clere seemed brighter than in the 
warm weeks of the summer before; in Lac la Roche down 
in its depths I could see among the rocks the hiding place 
of some of the beautiful trout that came into my landing- 
net those days. On this lake one afternoon I had made a 
long cast, and had about retrieved my line when I saw 
a number of feet from the boat the fin of a large trout 
cutting the water as he rushed for my fly. I was afraid 
to strike with my light bamboo in that position. Catching 
my line above the reel with my left hand, a quick jerk 
and I had him hooked; a beauty he was, as I landed him 
in the canoe after a ten minutes’ fight. There was an- 
other fisherman that was haying good sport too, Wesaw 
several trout break from the water a few rods down the 
lake. <A large otter soon made his appearance, but 

uickly dove out of sight. Im afew hours’ fishing I took 
thirty-five trout that weighed 163lbs. From a pool in the 
tiyer we took over seventy. It was a sight worth seeing 
to watch my partner, whose long legs and whose experi- 
ence in these Canadian waters often took him where 
others dare not tread, as he stood on a rock in the middle 
of the rapids and pulled them in until his pockets were 
filled, then waded ashore to unload. I sat on a great 
boulder quite unmindful of my flies, after which the trout 
were rushing, only as they gave asignal that they wanted 
to come in out of the wet. Iam sure I had an equal share 
in his pleasure. 

On our return as we slowly floated down the river into 
lake No. 2, I miscalculated the length of the cast and got 
my stretcher fly tightly fastened on a dead tree .that had 
fallen into the stream; a few inches above the water 
dangled my dropper; from his roost in the treetop a fine 
trout spied the tempting hackle, and breaking from the 
water hooked himself and hung there high and dry until 
the canoe paddled up. 

What a merry song our reels often sang as a strong and 
gamy trout would run off almost the last coil; how the 
Sp Eeey. bamboo, ever ready to give and take, held taut 
the slender line as some angry one would try and shake 
out the stinging hook. Nearly all of my catch was taken 
with the fly; sometimes in the very deep holes we dropped 
a worm, but slowly paddling our canoe around the shore 
we rarely failed to get a rise as we cast our flies in the 
riffle off the mouth of the little streams that here and 
there come down through the mountain gorges. Near 
the outlet, from out of the shadows of the driftwood, 
some strong fish with a swirl like the dip of an oar would 
carry among the logs the tempting fiy that we had thrown 
close beside an old pine that some great storm had up- 
rooted and the winds and the current had fastened there. 
As we drifted quietly over the sunken ledges, casting to 
the right and left, sometimes steering between the rocky 
islands as the gentle wind now and then came down the 
lake and put out the clear reflection of the tall birches 
with its ripple, out of the clear waters would spring these 
beautiful fish; sometimes they missed and would try 
again, and were soon in our creels; sometimes they 
seemed to mistrust that the feather and the tinsel was but 
a cheat, and would not make another attempt. We 
marked the spot and consoled ourselves with the thought 
that they would be larger and would have forgotten all 
this when we came for them in the September days. In 
this week’s outing were many of these incidents that go 
to make up the full measure of one’s enjoyment in these 
too short resting spells, and make doubly bright the 
anticipations of those days that are to come, Soon our 
party began to break up, business calling some of them 

ong before they were ready; others leaving with but half 
their plans carried out, promising that when the mosqui- 
toes and black flies were gone we would meet again; one 
started for the lakes further away, to explore an unknown 
land; we all wished him a glorious time, as he had taken 
great pains to see that all the new comers were allotted to 
desirable places and had good guides. As I write these 
lines I seem to hear the roar of the rapids and get the 
sweet scent from the pines, but the rmging of my tele- 
phone bell breaks the reverie and tells me that the bright 
waters of the beautiful Mastigouche Lakes are far away. 
SPICEWOOD, 


New Brunswick.—Joe Jefferson, of Rip Van Winkle 
fame, and J. A. Wood, of Boston, with their families, and 
Mr. W. Magee, of St. John, recently returned from a 
twenty-two days fishing tour on the Southwest Mira- 
michi. They report good sport, and would have remained 
longer had not the extremely low water compelled them 
to leave. Mr. Jefferson owns a summer residence at the 

‘mouth of the Clearwater, a famous fishing stream and 
one of the chief tributaries of the Southwest Miramichi. 
The nearest building to him is the Salmon club house, at 
the mouth of Burnthill, Mr. Magee reports poachers 
very destructive on the river, and wonders why better 
protection is not afforded. 


Tun BARMECIDE CLuB.—Utica, N. Y., July 20.—Hditor 
Forest and Stream: Iwas very much interested in Mr, 
Millard’s stories and experiences given in the Barmecide 
Club, especially hisreasons given (July 18) for allowing the 
fish rest on Sunday. It all came about from being lost on 
G Lake in Morehouseville, Hamilton Co., N.Y. 1 take 
the liberty to explain to him, through this communica- 


tion, where he was and about the lake they came to in 
their effort to get back to Pine Lake camp, only one and 
a quarter miles, I don*‘t believe you could caich Millard 
in that waynow. The lake that he mentions finding was 
a very nice little sheet of water, situated a quarter of a mile 
east of the trail from Pine to G Lake, up on top of the 
mountain, half a mile from Gand three-quarters of a 
mile from Pine, with its water running into Pine. It has 
no name, and contains no fish—at least there have never 
been any caugat nor seen there. | I visited it myself this 
spring, but could start nothing or see anything. Let us 
all, when we are in the woods, give the fish a rest on Sun- 
day and keep the day as sacred as possible. It will make 
better men of us, I hope Millard will never “get left” 
again.—D, C. M, H. 


RESTIGOUCHE SALMON.—July 26.—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: Please find herewith the salmon score at Indian 
House camp, River Restigouche, 18 days, 6 rods: Total 
number of fish 264; weight, 6,220lbs.; average, 2841bs. 
per fish. The rods stood in numerical order, 107, 74, 30, 
30, 12, 10, One lady in the party killed 30. Heaviest 
fish, 36lbs,; several from 30 to 85lbs—AN Onp HaAnp. 

The St. John (N. B.) Globe, July 21, reports: Dr, F. W. 
Campbell, Mr. H. R. Ives, Mr. T. H. Stearns, of Montreal, 
and Mr. W. M. MacPherson, of Quebec, members of the 
Upsalquitch Salmon Club, have returned from their fish- 
ing grounds on the Restigouche, and report the fishing 
good, Dr, Campbell and Mr. T. H. Stearns had nine days 
fishing, Mr, MacPherson eight days, and Mr. Ives (who 
had to return home ill) three days. The following was 
the catch: Dr. F. W, Campbell killed 19 salmon weigh- 
ing 22lbs,, 18lbs., 25lbs., 211bs., 201bs., 24]bs., 20Ibs., 221bs., 
21lbs,, 22lbs., 12lbs., 27lbs., 12lbs., 22lbs., 26]bs., 28lbs,, 
241bs., 26lbs., 12lbs. Mr. Stearns killed 14 salmon, weigh- 
ing 28lbs., 24lbs., 20lbs., 22lbs., 25lbs., 23lbs., 271bs., 28lbs., 
19lbs., 26lbs., 201bs., 251bs., 201bs., 18lbs, Mor. MacPherson 
killed 11 salmon, weighing 22lbs., 241bs,, 25lbs., 12Ibs,, 
1ilbs., 24lbs., 26lbs., 22lbs., 28lbs., i2lbs., 26lbs. Mr. Ives 
killed 4$almon, weighing 21lbs., 24lbs,, 24lbs., 25lbs. 

| We should like to have other salmon scores. | 


A Bic SHARK IN New York HARBoR.—In that part 
of the lower harbor of New York called Grayesend Bay a 
big monster shark was captured on Saturday last. The 
beast was 15ft. long and weighed 450lbs. and was on ex- 
hibition at Blackford’s in Fulton Market all day. It was 
taken by Capt. John Morris who had gone out with nets 
to fish for market. The nets were hardly in the water 
when Capt. Martin Hinds, one of the fishermen, spied 
several big sharks following the boat. The men baited 
their long shark hooks with mossbunkers and then threw 
them overboard. That quickened the pursuit of the sharks 
and presently their leader was hooked. Theshark at once 
became belligerent and plunged toward the smack furi- 
ously. Two of the men stuck it with harpoons and an- 
other banged it between the eyes with an iron bar. 
Quickly turning the monster made off in an opposite di- 
rection, and it took the strength of the five men in the 
boat to check its flight, which was not done until nearly 
all the line was paid out. After about a half hour the 
shark was dragged into the boat, gashed with harpoon 
wounds and badly bruised from the blows of the iron bar 
on its head. 


Tur SUNFISH OF THE OcEAN.—Lditor Forest and 
Stream: Tn one of your last issues an article states that 
the flesh of the sunfish is not edible. JI must hasten to 
dispute this with my own experience. 
island of Corvo, one of the western islands off Portugal, 
when on the brig Surprise, Capt. Elisha Brown, of Boston, 
we captured a large sunfish, such as you describe and 
figure. He was so large that a tackle had to be rigged to 
the end of the main yard to bring him to the cook’s gal- 
ley. Wesaved the liver oil, and fed cabin and steerage 
as well as crew with the meat. The outer skin of the 
fish was black and quite thin; then came the 2in, or 3in, 
layer of white hard blubber, like rubber; then the meat, 
having a fiber and look of lobster when boiled, only some- 
what redder; the taste was also like boiled fresh lobster. 
It was easily digested by all who used it. If my word is 
not enough, I will look up witnesses to prove these facts 
willingly._SAWEBONES (Boston), 


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TRANSPORTING FISH IN THE BRITISH ISLES. 
[Read before the American Fisheries Society.] 
BY W. V. COX. 


Tes improved methods of refrigeration so extensively 
practiced inthe meat and fish carrying trade of the 
United States, were not applied to those industries in Kng- 
land at the time of the International Fisheries Exhibition, 
London, 1883. ’ aaa 

Even the old method of packing fish in boxes with ice for 
transporting purposes, was very defective, if we may udge 
by the condition of the fish when they arrived and the boxes 
were opened, : 

In the markets of London, I frequently saw whole boxes of 
fish that came from a comparatively short distance ‘‘packed 
in ice,” that were spoiled and totally unfit for food. Very 
often the fish were discolored, and seldom were they very 1n- 
viting in appearance. If it had not been that a fugitive 
piece of ice was occasionally discovered in the box with wet 
straw, there would scarcely have been a suspicion that there 
had been an attempt made to carry the fish in ice. It seems 
strange that there was such a lack of application of the well- 
known discoveries of preservation, not only in inland and 
local water transportation, but in the markets themselves, 
when these methods are in such common use in ocean tran- 
sit, whole cargoes of frozen meats being daily brought to 
London from all quarters of the globe, even from New Zea- 
land, Of the fish coming to London from adjoining, waters, 
I found those that came by railway in a worse condition than 
those that came by water. é . 

Aside from the more frequent handlings of railway borne 
fish, the unwholesome condition of unsuitable cars had, 
doubtless, considerable to do with their deterioration. No 
objection could be made against many of the cars run on the 
special fish trains to London, for they were as good, perhaps, 
as any of an old and obsolete style; but there were 0 hers tor 
sanitary reasons that would have not been poe to run 
were it not for a blunted and indifferent public sentiment. I 
shall not speak of these myself, but state the case through 
the words of others. : 4 : 

‘A witness before the corporation said: “You all think we 
load our fish in proper fish trucks. That is a great mistake. 


Tn 1870, near the: 


We load it nearly all in bullock trucks not cleaned out. 
Seven out of ten come in ordinary bullock trucks.” 

Another witness stated that “most of the fish comes in old 
cattle trucks, lime trucks, manure trucks, or any kind of 
truck that Bapbers to be handy at the station. IT have had 
plenty of barrels which had contrasted so much filth that my 
man had to wash them before taking them on his back.” 

“Were you_eyer on the pletion when a return Grimsby 
fish van was being shunted?” asks an Hnglish editor. “Tf 
you were, you are not likely to forget it.” aving stood on 
the platform, candor, a love of truth, and an olfactory not 
over-sensitive either, will not permit us to disagree with this 
gentleman, for truly, as he says, ‘‘the stench is abominable, 
and there is little wonder that fish are condemned when they 
arrive at the markets.” i> 
_ Such anauseating condition of things seems almost incred- 
ible to us Americans familiar with the cleanly-kept refriger- 
ator cars fitted up by Chase, Ridgway and others, thousands 
of which bear fresh meat and fish to and from inland points 
hundreds of miles distant, yea, even from ocean to ocean. 
But still more incredible is it that railways in the British 
Isles have not long since found it to their selfish interests, if 
not the public welfare, to adopt some modern methods of 
transporting perishable objects. 

How far behind the age and how short-sighted it proves 
them to be when we find an English paper asking, “Cannot 
science persuade the railway companies or large smack own- 
ers, or merchants, to have suitable fish vans, refrigerating or 
ice vans?” 

The exhibition did much to educate the English people on 
this subject, and toward its close, in October, 1883, the Fish 
League (limited), of London, placed refrigerator cars (Knott's 
patent) on the London & Northwestern Railway. The trial 
trip proved successful, when sixty baskets of fresh herring 
were brought from Wyck, in North Scotland, to London. 
They were sixty hours en route, the shipment moving at the 
rate of nine miles an hour. 

From an English standpoint it seemed wonderfu, that the 
fish came 550 miles inland in good condition, one of the 
papers stating that “they were as dry and sweet, and clear 
about the eyes, as though they had on y been drawn wp from 
the North Sea a short half hour or so before.”’? These fresh 
herring, the first ever brought from North Scotland to Lon- 
don, retailed in market at from four to six cents a dozen. 

The Fish League contemplated extending the system from 
various important fishing ports to the chief centers of popu- 
lation, HExtortionate rates of the railways were found to be 
the chief obstacle the League had to encounter. It was plain 
that if the companies would not make concessions that the 
era of the refrigerator car was almost as remote as before, 
and the problem of cheap fish would not be solved in this 
way. Since 1883 Iam informed there have been some conces- 
sions by the railway companies, but with true proverbial 
conservatism there has been but little progress made in 
adopting that which has proven such a boon to all classes in 
all parts of America. 

ASHINGTON, D. C. 


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Fix) URES. 


DOG SHOWS. 


July 27 to 31,—Dog Show of the California Bench Show and Field 
Trials Club. E. Leavesley, Supt,, 436 Montgomery street, San 
Francisco. ; 

Aug. 24 to 27,—First Annual Dog Show of the Latonia Agricul- 
tural Association, Covington, Ky. Geo. H, Hill, Manager, P. O. 
Box 76, Cincinnati, O. 1 7 

Sept, 1 and 2.—First Show of the American Fox-Terrier Club, at 
Newport, BR. 1. Fer fox-terriers exclusively. Edward Kelly, Sec- 
retary, 45 Exchange place, New York, i 

Sept. 7 to 10.—First Annval Dog Show of the Tri-State Wair Asso- 
ciation. Chas. Reed, Secretary, Toledo, O, Entries close Sept. 1. 

Sept. 8 to 10.—Hornellsyille, iN, eA Dog Show, Farmers’ Club 
Fair. J. 0, Fellows, Superintendent, Dornellsyille, 

Sept. 14 to17.—First Hall Dog Show of the New Jersey. Kennel 
Club, Waverley, A, P. Vredenburg, Secretary, Bergen Paint, N, J. 
FIELD TRIALS. 

Sept. 21.—Field Trials of the Manitoba Field Trials Club. Chas, 
A. Boxer, Secretary, Box 282, Winnipeg, , 

Noy. 8,—Second Annual Field Trials of the Western Field Trials 
Association, at Abilene, Kan. R. C. Van Horn, Secretary, Kansas 


City, Mo. 
noe 8,—Third Annual Field Trials of the Fisher’s Island Olnh, at 
Fisher’s Island, N. ¥. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hoboken, N. J. 
Nov. 22 Bigehth Annual Field Trials of the Rastern Field Trials 
Club, at High Point, N. C. W. A. Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Kings county, N. ¥. : ’ ‘ ’ 
Dee. 6.—Eighth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn, 


A. K. R.—SPECIAL NOTICE. 
aes AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 
of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month, Entries close on the Ist. Should be in 


| early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 


envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subseription 
$1.50. Address “American Kennel Register,” P. O. Box 2832, New 
York. Number of entries already printed 3898. 


MASTIFF MEASUREMENTS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: A. f 

Last spring some mastiff owners insisted that their dogs 
stood 34 and others 35in. high at the shoulders, A careful 
measurement of one of these dogs made him but 3lin., when 
his owner claimed that the dog should have been measured 
with a tape measure from the ground up and over between 
the shoulders, giving as his authority a well-known Judge, 
who is one of the members of the American Mastiff Club, 1 
was Satisfied the judge was Maeee and having occasion to 
write the Hon, Secretary of the Id English Mastiff Club, 
Mr, Richard Cook, I asked him about it. His reply reads as 
follows: “For height, as you say, place a flat piece across 
his shoulder and measure from the ground to the under side 
of the horizontal piece, and when you find a mastiff more 
than 38in, high, please let me know.” , 

I have just learned from your paper that an American 
mastiff club has been formed and officers elected, ‘ 

I should have supposed the gentlemen would have wished 
the co-operation of all those interested in the breed, and to 
that end haye given public notice before organizing, Was 
it because they might not get offices that the promoters prac- 
ticed such secrecy? It looks very much that way, particu- 
larly so in the absence of the well-known names of the gen- 
tlemen who have made the breed familiar to. American 
readers. Now that everything has been goa to the saf- 
isfaction of the “disappointed exhibitors” of the late West- 
minster Kennel Club show, will the general public be asked 
to contribute to this “close corporation?” by 

What isthe use now of an American Mastiff Club when 
we have the Old English Mastiff Club voting money to be 
competed for in this country? Besides, all prominent Amer- 
ican exhibitors and lovers of the breed have joined or are 
joining the English club, which makes the American mutual 
admiration elnb unnecessary excepting to further private 
schemes. i . 

In conclusion, I would humbly ask, why call it the Ameri- 
can Mastiff Club? Is it to distinguish their breed from the 
German and English mastiffs? VY. M, HALDEMAN 


‘Tony 29, 1886.] 


ENGLISH KENNEL CLUB’S DOG SHOW. 
[Fron a Special Correspondent, | 


TT Ei English Kennel Clab held their twenty-seventh ex- 
_ + hibition of sporting and other mbes in the Royal Aqua- 
tint, Westminster, on June 29 and 30, and July 1 and 2. 
The total entry (including donble-entries) amounted to 1,234. 
The benching and feeding of the exhibits was as. usual in- 
trusted to Spratts Patent, while the general management of 
the show was very satisfactorily carried out by Mr, Edwards, 
with 4 well disciplined staff of keepers. Taken altogether, 
the arrangements were all that could be wished for, The 
weather was intensely hot, and as the exhibits were all under 
glass, the heat was very trying upon the dogs, and we were 
informed the number of oan by exhibitors to have 
their dogs remoyed exceeded those upon any other occasion, 
We weré also informed that one or two animals died during 
the show, 
_ Bloodhounds were rather better in quality than quantity, 
Nestor, well known, won again in the challenge class, the 
small but typical Cromwell holding the leading position in 
open dogs, with first and second in bitches going to Jafi and 
Progress, two sisters, 

In the challenge class for mastiifs, King Canute won with 
Maximilian second, both looking well. Prince of Wales, 
that) was so successful at the last Crystal Palace show, com- 
ing he. Heis smaller than those placed over him and not 
50 good in head, althongh betteron his legs and looking 
better now than atthe Crystal Palace. In the challenge 
class for bitches Lady Clare, h¢,, is of good type, but falls 
off behind the shoulders and in quarters, Canibrian Prin- 
cess won well, being the largest and of the pro er type, sec- 
ond going to that good typical brindle Zulu Empress, In 
open dogs, Prussian Prince, he., hasa good typical head butis 
rather small, His body and bone are good, quarters just 
moderate, Ilford Chancellor, third, reported upon _pre- 
viously; is small and throaty, but typical, with good bone 
and legs and feet, Heimdal, he., is plain. Admiral, e¢., is 
a light brindle and very plain in head, Beaufort, the War- 
wick winner, was second here, and we think might have 
heen first. We look upon Victor Hugo, first, as best in size 
and Beaufort best Im type. Boatswain, vhc., is of good size 
and a fair ge dog, showing age about his muzzle. Mint- 
dng, also vhe.,is young and wants to be furnished, being 
short of wrinkle. He also might be better before the eye. 

Lady Isabel, first in bitches, was correctly placed. She is 
good i head, but mot so good as her kennel companion, Lady 
Clare; however, of the two we prefer Lady Isabel as being 
larger, better made and possessing the best quarters. Lady 
Blanche, second, is not so large as some, but is of good type 


and has pood body, feet and legs. Toosie was looking well 
and got third. Zillah vhe., is a brindle of good length and 
size; she wants wrinkle and squaveness of muzzle, Mr. Lee 


showed a very nice stamp of bitch with noname given in the 
catalogue; we noticed the same animal at Warwick, She is 
bad in color of face, large in ear and small. ‘There were two 
classes of puppies and only one entry, Mr. Hutching’s Anti- 
clea, The prize was withheld. 


Tn St. Bernards, Plinlimmon had the challenge class for 
Hogs all to himself, and he was looking remarkably well. 
We find in the catalogue a very long and extended list of his 
winnings, which if his stud fee had been added to it, we 
would haye considered the entry a very complete advertise- 
ment, Mr, Chapman came second in the challenge class for 
bitches with Lady Eva, the brindle and white La Mascotte 
gaining the coveted card; but we preferred either Elfrida, 
yhe,, or Lady Eva to the winner. In open dogs, the brindle 
and white Sir Charles won second. He is a very large speci- 
men and was.shown in wonderful condition. emight be 
better in head, quarters and tail. Pout, third prize, is much 
smaller than the winner, but remarkably good in type. His 

_ body eolor is light, but Lis murkings are good. King Sau- 
Tus, reserve, 1s Smaller than some of the others, rather large 
in ear and with tail carried high, Pliny, fourth prize, is 
brindle and white, with not enough of body; but he is young 
and will improve, Hesper, winner of first, is equally as 
large as Plinlimmon, and is better in head and ears, and we 
think may turn the tables on the champion beforelong. At 
panbepe his quarters are not strong enough, but with age 

hey may develop and improve. Plevna, a daughter of Plin- 
limmon, won easy in rough bitches, and we consider her 
about the best young bitch we have seen, the well-known 
Orevasse Il. only winning vhe, reserye to her. Crown 
Princess of Orange, second prize, is another good bitch. She 
might be squarer in muzzle, Third went to Lucilla, of good 
stamp, her body is all white; but we consider her a good way 
behind the winners, In smooth dogs, we liked Benedict, 
second, ea eily as well as the winner, Victor Emanuel. In 
bitches, da Josepha, third, is good in type, but small. 
First and second are both good ones, the winner a very light 
orange in color, Rough and smooth puppies were shown 
together, In dog puppies, Bombastes, the winner, is a good 
smooth, Alpine Jack, second, wants time. In bitches, the 
winner 1s of good size, Her head is long and narrow, and she 
islightin bone. Belgarde, second, we like much; she is of 
good stamp. Third prize was withheld. 

Newfoundlands were a good collection and the winners full 
of quality. The breed has made wonderful strides in the 
right direction the last few years. 

In the challenge class for deerhounds old Bevis I. won over 
Clansman. In open dogs Angus, the winner, is a very fine 
specimen. Ashbourne, third prize, is another good one in 
size and quality, his color is a wheaten or red. In the open 
dog class Donald IT., vhe., is rather small and thick in skull. 
Robin Adair, second prize, a light liver, possesses great 
quality but is weak at present in quarters. Jock, reserve, 
was about the best in the class, bar his quarters which may 
yet improve, but at present he moves badly. Luath Barry, 
yhe., is a good dog shown in the rough. Buscar II,, also vhe., 
is plain in shoulders, not deep enough in chest and a, trifle 
heavy inear. In bitches Spey III., reserve, wants more con- 
dition, Brona, third prize, is small but well made and seems 
avery compact little bitch, Spencer, second prize, was out 
of form and showed age. Cherie (late Lady) won well, sheis 


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a grand bitch but wants more quality in head, being rather 
strong in skull, 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


winner, Milton Ringlet, is # very handsome liver and white. 


Third prize went to Gift IL, and iu the opinion of some she 
ought to haye been about first, but she was shy, Village 
We understand that Mr. Bulled was un- 
fortunate in having her accidentally poisoned. Duchess of 
Corhwall, second prize, is ot good stamp, She is particu- 
larly good in body and hone, 

English setters were a very moderate collection, Count 
Howard winning easily over young Rock IIT. in the chal- 
lenge class, Bonnie Bell winning in bitches, haying nothing 
against her, In the open classes tlie winners are well known 
and often reported on, In bitches Madame Rachel, a very 
handsome bitch with good head, ears and style, but jae 
small enough and light in eye, Her color is a dark belton 
with a black patch on body, Milton Rhoda, reserve, is a 
nice liver ticked one, Second went to Empress Meg, lemon 
and white, She has a good head, but her quarters are rather 
weak. Third went to fives another lemon and white, Taken 
altogether, we must say we were disappointed in the Eng- 
lish setters, expecting to see much better classes at the en- 
nel Club show. 

Black and tan setters, as a lot, were better than usual. 
Beaumont wou in the challenge class, but we much pre- 
ferred Ozarina, Th open dogs the winner, Jock, is dark in 
color. His head is long, but rather coarse, Duke of Devon- 
shire, reserve, is short in head and throaty. Merkland Don, 
second prize, is a food dog, possessing good coat and feather. 
Third went to Heather Ben, another good cog, Het strong 
enough in chest and large in feet. ly bitches Bellmont, the 
winner, is rather legey, and her feather is light in edlor 
behind, Teddy, third prize, is light in body and out of coat. 
Heather Bloom, winner of second, we fancied was about best 
in the class, 


In Irish setters Mr. Wilson had a walk over with Nellie, 
who was looking very well, In open dogs Frisco won, He 
holds his age well, but we never fancied him of the correct 
type of Irish setter, considering his color and expression of 
face against him, Carrowdore, third, is rather ighter than 
first and second. Second went to Kildare, a good level made 
dog, He wants peak, and is not as full of style as we would 
wish for in an Irish setter. Lalla Rookh won firstin bitches. 
She was looking wonderfully well. The Irish setters were 
behind, owing, no doubt, to the Irish exhibitors not turning 
up, the Dublin show being the previous week, and we he- 
lieve Cork comes next week, 

In the collie challenge class Dublin Scot won somewhat 
easy from Captain. e understood Mr. Dockrell, the owner 
of Dublin Scot, is going to the States and intends taking a 
few of his collies over with him, Wild Daisy had a walk 
oyer in bitches, Mr. Megson won in open dogs with a very 
nice collie, Vulcan, a nice dark tawny sable. His face is of 
Bescot, vhe., we 
od as any, bar his tail, which was carried too 
high, Flockmaster was absent. Paramont, fourth, we 
thought aboye the average. He is getting away from the 
leggy appearance he had when _younger. Flock, fifth prize, 
is a good dog, ee in head, Sydney, out of form, won sec- 
ond, Hlurry Il, won well in bitches, with a very nice bitch, 
Precious, second, and Miss Penelope a good third; the class 
was very poor for a Kennel Club show. The dog puppies 
were a very poor lot, including the winners. In bitch pup- 

ies Pitch Dark won. We admired her very much and un- 

erstand there were several buyers for her. She afterward 
won. the Collie Club Derby and we believe she will win more 
yet before long. The others were fair, but a good way behind 
the winners. The show of collies was not up to usual Kennel 
Club form 

In Basset hounds Bourbon and Fino V. again met; both 
were shown in good form, and we betee with the decision 
which placed Bourbon first. In open dogs, Zeus II]., winner 
of second, has a fine long head and gook peak. Chassepot 
fizst, is a large size lemon-marked dog, with great length of 
head and large ears; this dog was shown thin. We expect 
him to turn out a good dog when furnished. Le F'anfaron, 
third, is a nice hound, not so good in ear assome. Barrister 
is plain and has a bad skull. In bitches second wentto Ber- 
telo, a good colored hound and a eood-bodied one. Sandal, 
the winner, is a very nice hound, full of quality; her body is 
mostly white. Pury, third prize, was not looking well; she 
was suffering from skin disease. In puppies, Wazir won 
well. The class was a small one; four competed, including 
the second prize winner in the open dog class, There was 
only one entry in bitch puppies and it was absent. 

There were only three entries in Dalmatians, and Mr. Fayw- 
dry was again first and second. 


Pomeranians had only two entries, the white Charlie and 
the moderate black Noir. 

Mr. Lawrence once more won easily with Lyris in the chal- 
lenge class for poodles. In the open class we fancied Doctor 
and Peck, the latter a good dog, not clipped or tampered 
with, but shown naturally, and we noticed several others 
also. Peck carries his coat most over the loins, and it is 
rather short on shoulders; he also carries his tail too much 
over his back. There was a good white one shown, Trico- 
trin, which got yhe. along with another white, Belle, equal 
in prize list, but we cannot see in what other way. In 
bitches, we thought the second prize, Kiss, should have won. 

In bulldogs Rustic King was first, beating Black Prince. 

Grabber was absent, Queen Mab having no opponent in the 
corresponding bitch class. In large-sized dogs and _ bitches 
there were only two, Jem Mace winning easy. In the next 
class the winner, Jumbo VIII., is good in head and ears; he 
is straight in barrel, weak in pasterns, and open in feet, 
Oswego, second prize, is a good bodied brindle and white, a 
bit pinched in face. Claudian, vhe., is good in chop and 
wrinkle. In bitches Scissors was first with Dolorus second, 
Miss Sancho making a good third, being good in bone and 
body, a bit short of wrinkle. The next class contained good 
quality and the winners were correctly placed. Dona Sol was 
a good first. Amy, second, is only moderate. There were 
only three in the class. A puppy above the average won in 
puppies. 
_ Cairo won in the challenge class for bull-terriers, not look- 
1s eo well as usual, he is Srowing worse with age and was 
in bad coat here. In large-sized dogs and bitches first went 
to King of Hearts, a large, young dog not furnished, second 
going to Young Paradox, who, we understand, has been sold 
to go to the U. 8; he is of good type of the medium size; he 
might be better in shoulders and back. Khedive third, is 
thick in skull and snipy. Im the next class we think the 
winners well placed. Im thé small ones under 201bs. weight, 
Cribben was sold and gone from the show when we looked 
for him, he also won at Dublin, yet we certainly prefer his 
kennel companion Florence and think she ought to haye 
beaten him here. 

Airedales were just about in their usual form, the winners 
are well known. 

In the challenge class for Irish water spaniels there was 
only one, Young Hilda, Im the open class for dogs and 
pitches there were only two entries, both yery moderate. 

Clumber spaniels seem not to make much headway, old 
Psycho is about the best Clumber of the lot, 

In the challenge class for Sussex or liver-colored spaniels, 
Tinkle won easy; we consider this a Zoot specimen with her 
Spears much damaged owing to having lost oneeye. In 
the open class Mr. Woolland had it all his own way and his 
specimens deserved their position. Mr. Woolland won the 
special prize offered for the best team of this variety. 

In the challenge for blacks Squaw properly won over 
Negro, althongh M. Shirley seemed to study much over the 
matter before he gave his decision. In open dogs Newton 
Abbot Darkie, first, is short and coarse in head. “We preter 
the third prize, Victor, from th 


thought as go 
ok 


é same kennel, and would 


| have placed Beverley Rex first. In bitches Beverley Domino 


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won well, she is 4 wonderfully well made bitch with the best 
of legs, which are short and straight, good quarters and a 
good leyel spaniel, as good as any going, her coat is also 
straight and good; we understand that there was a long 
price offered for the young bitch and refused. The second 
prize winter is another good one and was well placed, In 
the next class Fanciful won over Newton Abbot Beau and 
Hasten’s Bruce, The next class had only two entries, the 
winner looking well. Catinsellor Was tot In form. Only 
two were entered im the next class and one was absent. 
Clifton Ruby got the prize, which we don’t expect to see 
her do when there is any competition. 

Obo had the champion class for cockers to himself, but we 
find the classification is for cocker and other small field 
spaniels: so, speaking correctly, there was no cocker class. 

ob Obo won in the open dog class. We think he was close 
on the weight, although in low condition, Little Smut is 
more our idea of a cocker, but possesses a topknot and is 
much out at elbows. In the corresponding bitch class we 
fancted the commendéd Beverley Man as best in the class, 
and, from a cocker point of view, we believe our opinion was 
pretty well indorsed. She is long, low, good in color and 
coat, with a cocker head and movements. In puppies, first 
and second was divided between the Sussex Bridford Victor 
see Ue black Beverley Domino, both good ones and difficult 
to beat. 


In fox-terriers Result won, with his kennel companion 
Regent, second. Wetancied The Belgravian for second, with 
Regent third. Brokenhurst Sting, reserve, is weedy, and 
was outclassed, The bitches were placed about right, but they 
are all fine and too small to our way of thinking, In est 
dogs, the winner, Beggarman, has a good terrier face, but 
too small, ears not carried close to head, heis high on the 
leg and too much arched in back, Rollicker, second prize, is 
a. bit ‘cheeky, but well built. We think the white Lucifer 
as in Preseenti should have been first, He is a perfect 
picture in size, bone and style, but not so long or so punish- 
Ing in head as Result. We next to him thought Veni, fourth 
prize, should have beén second. Veni is a good terrier all 
over, &@ workman, and has a good head, and we think his 
skull would be better if a little flatter, In bitches, Rachel, 
the winner, isin our opinion about the best bitch we know. 
She has a good head, with the best of feet and legs and 
shoulders; Her general style is as good as could be wished 
for. We could see nothing in the class to come near her. 
Venilia, fifth prize, was the winner at Warwick. She has 
gone off great y and is now avery moderate animal. Dia- 
mond Spark, the winner in the puppy class, is a very promis- 
ing young one, white with lemon mark on one chee Raby 
Baffler, second, is not improving in head. 

Wire-hairs as a lot were good, Burton Wildbriar win- 
ning in the champion class, but closely ae a by Carlisle 
Tack, who does not improve with age. Jn open dogs the 
winner turned up in Brittle, who won here at_the terrier 
show during the winter; he has improved since then, and is 
one of the best, bar his chest being a bit wide. Foiler, 
second, is a real good dog, plain in skull and coat not quite 
straight, but feet, legs, shoulders and quarters are all that 
could be wished for, Mr, Carrick won in bitches with a 
good one, but was closely pressed by Stockton Blossom, a 
very good coated bitch, with the best of legs,feet and shoulders; 
her ears are not as well up on the head as wanted and her 
eye is rather light. Wire-haired puppies, bar the winners, 
were poor. 

Bedlingtohs were only a moderate lot, not what we see at 
some horth country shows. . 

Irish terriers did not turn out in as good form as at Dublin 

the previous week, Bachelor we think was correctly placed 
over Playboy, who was shown rather heavy of flesh. oppy 
was placed over Extreme Careless in the next class, 
Some parties thought they should have changed places. In 
open dogs the winner has gone coarse since he won in the 
puppy class at Warwick, and we think Blue Peter lucky to 
come second, We would have placed his kennel companion 
Begum first, and let Jaques’s Blue Peter and Glenavey come 
next, In bitches, Poppy IJ, won, but we believe was objected 
to as having won four first prizes previously. She was look- 
ing well and no doubt is a very pretty bitch, but to our mind 
too large and weedy. The second prize winner is also too 
large. Third went to a very nicé little bitch, and from a 
terrier point of view equally as good as those placed over her. 
In puppies, first and second were a good way the best. There 
was little to choose between them, The winner is rather high 
on leg and short in quarters, coat short, but as he is young - 
we could find no fault with him in that respect. 
_ Leading Star won quite easily in white Hnglish terriers. 
Black and tan terriers were a very moderate collection, but 
well placed. Kenwood Queen was about the best in the lot, 
yet we think her not flat enough in skull, Skyes were mod- 
erately good classes. We thought the winners well placed, 
but did not see them off their benches. There was also a 
good collection of Dandies, and we heard some dissatisfac- 
tion over the ayards. However, the judge seeme to go a 
good deal for feet and légs, which, we think, should be more 
valued, as a rule, in Dandies, as a Bneab many are really weak 
in pasterns and bad im feet, and some judges don’t mind 
much so long as they are low on theleg, After all we could 
not see that there was much room for exhibitors being dis- 
satisfied on the present occasion. 

In Scotch terriers we found Dnndee and Dudley Luck 
meeting, the latter winning and the former looking upon 
this occasion coarser. We thought his ears larger than 
before, and his head also seems coarser. Dudley Luck is 
finer in head, has a little white on his chest, and his tail is 
rather gaily carried; but he is better in size than Dundee. 
In bitches, we preferred the second to the first, having more 
coat and looked finer and more terrier-like. The winnin 
puppy promises well. Captain Mackie’s team look wel 
together, being level in color and_all good ones; bit the 
bitches are much finer than the dog Dundee. 

In the pug challenge classes. Stingo Sniffles won easily in, 
dogs and Darcy in bitches over Belle of the Ball, whois rather 
high behind, owing to being out at elbows. In the open dog 
class we could not agree with theawards. Master Bird, he. 
isareally nice pug and should have been further up, and 
Little Duke, unnoticed, should haye also been in the win- 
ning. We heard that this dog changed hands during the 
show at a good figure. The winner is good in skull, but very 
bad in carriage of ear, Vedette, vhe., is only moderate and 
has a bad tail. King of Diamonds, third prize, is a good dog 
but coarse. Second went to Wilby, a very nice little pug 
blind of one eye, the other is too small in size. The winner 
in bitches is good in eye but too dark. The third prize, Dul- 
cie I]., isa very nice specimen, sand Ducie, c., that won at 
Warwick, should have been further up. Sometimes she 
does not carry her ears properly, Puppies were moderate, 
with nothing very striking in them. 

Maltese were not so good as we have seen but Lady Clif- 
ford’s lot were absent, which we also noticed at the last 
Crystal Palace show. Flossie IT. won easily in the Blenheim 
challenge class. In the open class the winner, FloIL, is good 
in skull but too large. Dandy, third, is also too large. 
Pompey, third prize, is only an average specimen. In the 
King Charles challenge class Olivette won, having the class 
to herself, In the open class Mr. Buggs won first and second 
with two good specimens, the winner is darkest in tan but 
best in skull and face. Only two tri-colored ones were 
shown and there were only two in the ruby colored class, 
Toy terriers were tyo very large and good ¢lasses, the win- 
ner pretty well placed. e preferred Mr. Troughear’s Per- 
fection for second place Im rough toys. AHARG, 


{ [A full list of the awards will be found in the American 
Kennel. Register.) 


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FOREST AND STREAM, 


[JULY 29, 1886: 


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THE MILWAUKEE DOG SHOW. 
[from a Special Correspondent.) 


Hdtior Forest and Stream: 

The dog show held here this week was advertised to close 
last night, but the managers, after obtaining the consent of 
a large majority of the exhibitors, decided at noon yesterday 
to continue the show through to-day and this evening, 

The attendance has been better than was anticipated, and 
it is thought a comfortable balance will remain after paying 
all expenses. The show was held in the aes 2 arena of the 
armory of the Light Horse Squadron, a building well 
adapted for the purpose. There were 280 entries, nearly all 
of which were present, All classes were represented, 
although none of them were remarkably well filled. he 
largest classes were the English setters and pointers; 24 of 
the former and 23 of the latter. Many well-known prize 
Winners were present, and taken as a whole the exhibit was 
avery creditable one. The judging, so far as I could learn 
was generally satisfactory. Inclosed you will find a list of 
the awards, W AUKER, 


MInwAUKER, July 22. 

AWARDS, 

MASTIFFES.—Dogs: 1st, Waconta, Kennels’ Corsair; 2d, GousBs 
cura Medicine Co.’s Ilford Cromwell Il. Very high com., A. Uh- 
lion’s Kaiser, Otte Katzinger’s Reno and Dr. A. J. Richter’s Dash 
McD. Bitches: Ist, Dr. A.J, Richter’s Rene; 2d, O. Kitzinger’s 
Flora. Very high com., Coughcura Medicine Co.'s Dolly Varden 
II, Puppies: Ist, withheld; 2d, C. Schreiber’s Flora, 


ST. BERNARDS.—RouGuH-CoAatap--CHAMPION—Mohawk Ken- 
nels’ Noma.—Opnn—Degs: ist, Coughcura Medicine Co,’s Otto 
I.; 2d, Mohawk Kennels’ Jumbo. Very high com., W. Kirchner’s 
Barry, Bitches: ist, Coughcura Medicine Co.’s Bonnie Duchess; 
2d, Mohawk Kennels’ Clio. Puppies; Ist, Mohawk Kennels’ Jumbo; 
2d, R. Bush’s Blanche.—SmooTa-CoaTEp—Dogs: 1st, Mohawk Ken- 
nels’ Rector IL; 2d, Dr, J, Senti’s Bella. 


NEWFOUNDLANDS.—ist, J, J. Kirchner’s Alex; 2d, ©, 
Thomas's Baron. Wery high com., VY. Schiller’s Turk. 

GREAT DANHES.—ist and 2d, W. Hlser’s Tyras and Diana. 
Very high com., A. Gfrorner’s Krao. 


ULMERS.—ist, Osceola Kennel Club's Don Cesar; 2d, Dr, Nico- 
lai’s Orsar. Very high com., Dr. Nicolai’s Nero and Paul Merk- 
er’s Pluto. Puppies: Ist, Dr. Nicolai’s Juno. 

GREY HOUNDS.—CHamPron—Terra Cotta Kennels’ Memnon. 
eee EE Ist, H. R. King’s Gellert ; 2d, H, Voss’ Hector, Bitches: 
1st, F. B. Rice’s Daisy. 

ENGLISH SETTERS.—Exrra CHAampron—b. B. Pray’s Bessie 
A, OHAMPrIon—R. B.-Morgan’s Mandan. Opsn—Dogs: Ist, T. 
Donoghue’s Consul ; 2d, Reserve Kennels’ Pendragon, Bitches: 1st, 
Mrs. W. A. Collins’ Pickles; 2d, T. Donoghue’s Blue Cubas, Very 
high com., T. Donoghue’s Blue Sparks.. Purrprrs—Dogs: Ist, W. 
G. Barker’s King’s Dan}; 2d, Fy Zirney'’s Gyp. Bitches: Ist, J. 
Welsch’s Lulu; 2d, T. Donoghue’s Dart Gladstone. Very high 
com., J. J. Dapper’s Pond Lilly, 


BLACK AND TAN SETTERS.—Doys; 1st, withheld; 2d, G. H, 
Joachim’s Dan, Bitches: Ist, G. Poppert’s Belle Brandon ; 2d, with- 
held, Very high com., J. B. Wickery’s Patti, Puppies: ist, 0, G. 
Asmus’ Bang; 2d, G. Poppert’s Capt. Jack, 

IRISH SETTERS.—Hxrra CHampron—J. A.J. Sprague’s Brush. 
CHAMPION—H. H. Chubb’s Zella Glenduiff, OpEn—Dogs: Ist, J. H. 
Naylor’s Frank; 2d, Mrs. F. B. Rice’s Larry Thorn. Very high 
com, G. T. Steele’s Watts, Jv, Bitches: 1st, 'T. Donoghue’s Trish 
Maid ;2d, H. Schubert’s Wells. 

POINTERS.—ExtrA CHAMPION—Detroit Kennel Club’s King 
Bow.—Cusmpion—J. H. Kraft’s Robin Adair.-OpEn—Dogs: 1st, 

. C. I, Engel’s Young Meteor; 2d, 8. B. Dilley’s Ranger Crox- 
teth, Bitches: 1st, Reserve Kennels’ Patti; 2d, D. Story, Jr..s Juno 
S. Very high com.,C. Fricke’s Flora. Puppies: Ist, withheld; 
2d, L. Auer’s pas Very high com., D. Storr’s Count and Mrs. 
Charles Engel’s Noble Duke. 

TRISH WATER SPANIELS.—_CHAMPION—T. Donoghue'’s Gount 
Bendigo.—OpEn—Dogs: Ist and 2d, Excelsior Irish Water Spaniel 
Kennels’ The O’Donoghue and Mack. Bitches: ist, T. Donoghue’s 
Little Sioux; 2d and very high com., Excelsior Irish Water Span- 
iel Kennels’ Judy and Chippewa Belle. Puppies: 2st, J. Delehan- 
ty’s Barney O'Donoghue. 

OHHSAPHAKE BAY DOGS.—ist, Osceola Kennel Club’s Drake. 


COCKER SPANIELS.—Dogs: Ist, American Cocker Kennels’ 
Doc. Bitches: 1st, Osceola Kennel Club’s Topsy; 2d, L. Kuhn’s 
Wellie. Very high com,, C. Shinn’s Miss Lotta. 

FPOXHOUNDS.—Dogs: ist, W. A. Yan Brunt’s Driver; 2d, J. 
Swan’s Bruiser. Bitches: 1st, J. H. Naylor's Lady Stewart. 

BEAGLES.—Dogs: Ist, Mrs. H. Krause’s King Pat. Bitches: 1st, 
2d and very high com., Mrs. C. EH. White’s Bonnie, Fairy and Bon 
Bon. Very high com., ©, Wiles’s Flavia. Puppies: Ist, W. C. Fish's 
Music o’ the Woodlands; 2d, Mrs. C. BH. White’s Busy. 

DACHSHUNDE.— Dogs: 1st, 2d and very high com., George Pop- 
pert’s Romeo, Jumbo and Waldmann IIL Bitches: ist, Geo. Pop- 
pert’s Juliette. 

FOX-TERRIERS,—Dogs; ist, W. A. Lacey’s Rattler, Bitches; 1st, 
W. A. Lacey’s Nettie. 

COLLIES.—Dougs; 1st, Mitchell Harrison’s Nullamore; 2d, J. A. 
Long’s Clifton Hero. Very high com., M. Harrison’s Blue Jacket. 
Bitches; 1st, M. Harrison’s Dot; 2d withheld. Very high com., C. 
H. Kartel’s Nellie. 


BOBTAILED SHEEPDOGS.—Dogs: Istand 2d, and 1st in bitches, 
Glencoe Collie Kennels’ Sir Lucifer, Maverick and Dame Hester, 


BULLDOGS.—Dogs: 1st withheld; 2d, E. Jones’ Keno. 


BULL-TERRIBRS.—Dogs: 1st, F. F. Dole’s Count; 2d, C. E. Fel- 
ler’s Joker. Very high com. W. Mariner’s Nimble. Bitches: Ist, 
¥F. F. Dole’s Young Venom; 2d, W. Mariner’s Kit, Very high com., 
C, E, Feller’s Kit,—UNDBR_25LBS.—Dogs' Ist, J. Callahan’s Jumbo. 
Bitches: 1st, F. F. Dole’s Lady in White; 2d, W. Mariner’s Flirt. 
Puppies; 1st, C. E, Feller’s Patsey; 2d, W. Mariner’s Flirt. Very 
high com., G. I’. Dore’s Pincher and J. B. Shaughnessy’s Trix, 


BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS.—1st and 2d, Henry Muss’ Ma- 
hometand Lady. UnpER 7LB8.—Mrs. C. BH. White’s Dandy; 2d, Mrs, 
K. Hassig’s Winnie. 

YORKSHIRE TERRIERS.—Ist and 2d, withheld. Very high 
com., C. Sanger’s lossy, 


KING CHARLES SPANIELS,—Ist, Fred Collinge’s Mollie; 2d, 
H, Jansen’s Lista. 


SKYE TERRIERS,—Ist, withheld; 2d, C. A. Shinn’s Lady K. 
ITALIAN GREYHOUNDS.—Ist, H. Giles’s Lillie. 


PUGS.—CHAMPION—Dog: No entry. Bitch: Mohawk Kennels’ 
Bo-Peep.—OPEn—Dogs; 1st, Mrs, C. S. Cummings’s Colonel; 2d, with- 
held. ery high com., G. Neefzer’s Dan, Bitches: 1st, Coughcura 
Med. Co's Tiny; 2d, Mrs. C.S. Cummings’s Flossy. Puppies: 1st, 
Mohawk .Kennels’ Tody. Very high com., A. G. aguire’s 
Emma lL. 

TOY THRRIERS.—I1st, withheld; 2d, Mrs. K. Hassig’s Tiny. 


MISCELLANEOUS. ist and 2d, Osceola Kennel Club’s Keno 


and Pedro. 
SPECIAL PRIZES. 


Best kennel English setters, T. Donoghue; best dog or bitch, R. 
B, Morgan’s Mnadan; best owned in Wisconsin, Mrs. . A. Collins's 
Pickles. Best black and tan setter, J. B. Wickery’s Patti; best 
owned in Wisconsin, H. G. Asmus’s Bang. Best Irish setter, J. A. 
J. Sprague’s Brush; best owned in Wisconsin, P. Thomas's Gipsy. 
Best mastiff, Waconta Kennels’ Corsair; best owned in Wisconsin, 
Dr. A. J. Richter’s Renee. Best kennel] St. Bernards, Mohawk 
Kennel; best rough-coated, Coughcura, Medicine Co.'s Otto IL: 
best smooth-coated, Mohawk Kennels’ Reeta IT. Best Newfound- 
land, J. J. Kuehn’s Alex, Best greyhound, Terra Cotta Kennels’ 
Memnon. Best kennel Irish water spaniels, J. D. Olcott; best dog 
or bitch, J. D. Olcott’s The O*7Donoghue; best owned in Wisconsin, 
the same. Best cocker spaniel, American Cocker Kennels’ Doc. 
Best-beagle, Mrs. O. EH. White’s Bonnie; best owned in Wisconsin, 
W.C. Fish’s Music o’ the Woodlands; best kennel, Mrs. C. H. 
White. Best kennel dachshunde, Geo. Poppert; best dog or bitch 
Geo. Poppert’s Romeo; best owned in Wisconsin, the same. Gest 
fox-terrier (two), W. A. Lacey’s Rattler. Best collie, M. Harri- 
son’s Nullamore: best kennel, M. Harrison. Best bob-tailed sheep 
dog, Glencoe Collie Kennels’ Sir Lucifer. Best bull-terrier, F. F. 
Dole’s Count; best kennel, F. F. Dole. Best black and tan terrier, 
Henry Muss's Mahomet. Best King Charles spaniel (two), F. Col- 
linge’s Mollie. Best Skye terrier, ©. A. Shinn’s Lady K. Best 
Italian greyhound, H. Giles’s Lillie. Best pug, Coughcura Medicine 
Co.'s Tiny; best kennel, Mrs.C.S.Cummings. Best Yorkshire ter- 
rier owned in Wisconsin, C.Sanger’s Flossy. Best bull-terrier 
owned in Wisconsin, W- Mariner’s Nimble; best light-weight, 
same owner's Ilirt; best kennel, same owner. Forlargest dog, Dr. 
G. Nicolai’s Cesar, 


THE WAVERLY DOG SHOW.—The premium list of the 
first fall dog show of the New Jersey Kennel Club, to be held 
at Waverly, N. J., Sept, 14 to 17, is the same as that for their 
show last March, except that champion classes are added for 
mastifi, row, ‘h-eoated St. Berd: smooth-coated St, Ber- 
nard, and collie bitches, a class for deerhound puppies and 
two more classes for bull-terriers (over and under 25lbs.), 
There is only one open class for foxhounds, and the Irish 
water spaniels and Chesapeake Bay dog classes are omitted, 
Kennel prizes to consist of three each, dogs and bitches, are 
offered for mastiffs, rough-coated Ss . Bernards, smooth- 
coated St. Bernards, pointers, English setters, Irish setters 
and spaniels, Some of the pupey classes have $7 and $3 in- 
stead of $10 as last year. The following named gentlemen 
haye been requested to act as judges: Mr, J. O. Donner 
English setters; Mr. John Davidson, pointers, Irish and 
black and tan setters; Mr, A. S. Apgar, collies: Messrs, Jas, 
Mortimer and Chas. H. Mason the remaining classes, 


CHAMPION THUNDER.—The well-known English set- 
ter champion Thunder, owned by Mr. A. H. Moore, Phila- 
delphia, Pa., died July 23, from’ disease of the lings. He 
was whelped May 7, 1877, and_ was by Pride of the Border 
out of Fairy Il. He was bred by the late C, S. Westcott 
(Homo). His first appearance was ab Pittsburgh, in 1878, 
where he won first in the puppy class, He was he. at New 
York in the aged class the same year, In 1879 he won second 
at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. In 1881 he won first at 
Pittsburgh, and the special for the best English setter at 
New York. In 1882 he won the champion prize at Pitts- 
burgh, New York, Boston and Cleyeland. 


THE TOLEDO DOG SHOW.—A dog show will be held 
at Toledo, O., Sept. 7, 8, 9 and 10, under the auspices of the 
Tri-State Fair Association. Classes are provided for mastiffs, 
St, Bernards, Newfoundlands, deerhounds, English, Irish 
and Gordon setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, collies, 
Yorkshire, Scotch, Skye, bull and black and tan terriers, 
pugs and miscellaneous. Entries close Sept. 1, Blanks can 
on obtained by addressing the Secretary, Chas. Reed, Toledo, 

io, 


THE ST. LOUIS PRIZES.—We received a letter from Mr. 
J.P. Barnard, Jr., of Boston, stating that the check sent 
him in payment of prizes won at the recent St. Louis dog 
show had been dishonored. Since then he informs us that 
the treasurer, Mr. John H. Holmes, has sent him the amount 
of the worthless check, 


THE IRISH SETTER CLUB.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
It would no doubt be of interest to some of the public to 
know how the Red_ Irish Setter Club is progressing and its 
plans if any for holding a field trial this fall. Will Mr. Dun 
phy kindly furnish any information that man be of! interest 
and oblige—RED IRISH. 


AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER.—Will the gentleman 
who, on the Thursday of the last New York dog show, pho- 
tographed a number of dogs and was assisted by Mr. James 
NYA for some time, kindly send his address to K. E. at 
this office. 


KENNEL NOTES. 


KENNEL NOTH BLANKS.—For the convenience of breeders 
we have prepared a series of blanks for “Names Claimed,” 
“Whelps,” “Bred” and “‘Sules.” All Kennel Notes must be sent to 
us on these blanks, which will be forwarded to any address on 
receipt of stamped and directed envelope. Send for a set of them, 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound, for retaining duplicates, sent 
postpaid, 30 cents, 

NAMES GLAIMED. 

=" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 

Glenrock. By Ff. G. LeRoy, Tarrytown, N. Y., for red Irish setter 
dog, whelped Jan. 1, 1886, by Glencho (Elcho—N oreen) out of Fan- 
chon (Hela—Killarney). : 

Ivanho and Dickens. By White Mountain Kennels, Littleton, 
N. H., for brindle, white mark, bull-terrier dogs, whelped June 13, 


1886, by Hector (A. IX.R. 3218) out of Judy (A.K.R. 8219). 


Fannie G. By C. EK. Gilchrist, Charlestown, Mass., for black and 
tan Gordon setter bitch, imported, age and pedigree unknown. 

Prize. By White Mountain ennels, Littleton, N. H.,for brindle 
bull-terrier dog, whelped June 18, 1886, by Hector (A.K.R, 3218) out 
of Judy (A.IK.R. 3219). 

Polly. By White Mountain Kennels, Littleton, N. H., for fawn 
bull-terrier bitch, whe]ped June 13, 1886, by Hector (A.K.R. 5218) 
ont of Judy (A.K.R. 3219). 

Prior Craim.—Editor Forest and Stream: Mona, red Irish sefter 
bitch (A.K.R. 1967), has been claimed by the undersigned, Will 
Samuel Coulson, Montreal, Can., select some other name for his 
bitch?—¥. PRENDERGAST. 

BRED. 
=" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Daisy—Belthus. Warwick Kennels’ (Bridgeport, Conn.) English 
ae itch Daisy (Dick—Rose) to H.F. Schelihass’s Belthus (A. IR. 
278), June 7, 

Fannie Drwid—Lug Dhu. R. W, Houghton’s (Milwaukee, Wis.) 
English setter bitch Nannie Druid (Sinnickinnie—Trusty Druid) to 
J. G. J. Gampbell’s Lug Dhu (Prince—Jolly Maz), July 16. 

Scottish Queen—Teidie, N. V. Ketchum’'s (Savannah, Ga,) Skye 
terrier bitch Scottish Queen (A.IS.R. 3616) to his Teddie (A.K.R. 
6082), June 12, 

Bloomo—Graphic. Graphic Kennels’ (Jersey City, N. J.) pointer 
bitch Bloomo to their Graphie (A.1.R. 2411), Tuly 17. 

Lady—Blue Cap. Hiram Card’s (Elora, Ont.) beagle bitch Lady 
imported Ranger—imported Beauty) to his Blue Cap (Blue Cap— 

lue Bell), July 1. ; 

Betty—Rattler OT. W., Stewart Diffenderfftcr’s (Baltimore, Md,) 
berets bitch Betty (A.K.R. 2910) to his Rattler LIT, (A, K.R. 2798), 

uly 24. 

Joan—Drake. Capt. F, H. D. Viette’s (Ottawa, Ont.) Clamber 
8 eel Picea (Flash—Flirt) to W. B. A. Hill's Drake (Ben— 

oan), July 23. 

Queen Oho—Black Pete. American Cocker Kennels’ (Camden, 
N. J.) black cocker spaniel bitch Queen Obo (A.K.R. 3052) to J. P, 
Willey’s Black Pete (Obo, Jr—Phonsie), June 26. 

Sausacus—Litlle Duke. C, G, Browning's (Worcester, Mass.) 
beagle bitch Sansacus (Spotter 1I.—Pet) to A. H. Wakefield & Co.'s 
Little Duke (A.K.R. 1994), July 13. i ’ 

Dotly—Sam. White Mountain Kennels’ (Littleton, IN. H.) im- 
ported pug bitch Dolly to Forest City Kennels’ Sam (Young Toby, 
‘A.K.R. 478—Judy), July 18. , 

Kleine—Rudolph Il. Geo. Q, Dow’s (Epping, N, H.) rough-coated 
St. Bernard bitch Kleine (Hermit, A.K-R. 23—Brenner, A.I.R. 706) 
to Chequasset Kennels’ Rudolph il. (A.IC.R, 3260), Juby 21. 

Kron—Rudolph II. S. Ll. Brown’s (Asliland, Mass.) rough-coated 
St. Bernard bitch Krén (Hermit—Brenner) to Chequasset Kennels’ 
Rudolph I. (A. K.R. 3260), June 2. 

Lund—Rudotph IT. Chequasset Kennels’ (Lancaster, Mass.) 
rough-coated St. Bernard bitch Luna (Cmsar, A.IS.R. 22—Theon, 
A.K.R. 94) to their Rudolph IT. (A. K.R, 3260), June 17. 

Konigin—Rudolph I. Dr. W. H. Sheldon’s (SCD ME Vt.) 
rough-coated St. Bernard bitch Kénigin (Hermit, A. IC. R. 25 heon, 
aoe 94) to Chequasset Kennels’ Rudolph IL. (A.K.R. 3260), 

une 11, 

Speranza—Rudolph IT. Thos. Burke’s (Bridgeport, Conn.) rough- 
coated St. Bernard bitch Speranza (Finc—Sheila) to Chequasset 
Kennels’ Rudolph I. (A.K.R. 3260), July 18. 

Sombre—Alp IT. aeitn ger Kkennels’ (Lancaster, Mass.) rough- 
coated St. Bernard bitch Sombre (A.K.R. 798) to H. J. Harwood’s 
Alp II. (A. 705), July 15. 

‘ Nun—Moerchant Prince, Chequasset Kennels' (Lancaster, Mass.) 
rough-coated St. Bernard bitch Nun (A.1K.R, 24) to E. H. Moore's 
Merchant Prince (A.K.R. 3254), July 17. 

Lys—Lodi. Chequasset Kennels’ en SHaIe, Mass.) pouph- toad 
eh roe biteh Lys (Hermit—Sombre) to their Lodi (A.E-R. 

uly 13. 

Eady shat mre egal Toby. Chequasset Kennels’ (Lancaster, 
Mass.) pug bitch Lady Flossie (A. K.R. 1446) to their Young Toby 
(A.K.R. 473), July 23, : 


impossible to get him fat. 


Tra-la-la—Thinder. Chequasset Kennels’ (Lancaster, Mass.) pu 
bitch Tra-la-la (A.K.R, 2041) to their Thunder (Young fobs Gaae 
Flossie), July 25. : 

Theon—Rudolph IT, Chequasset Kennels’ (Lancaster, Mass.) rough- 
coated St. Bernard bitch Theon (A.1K.R. 94) to their Rudolph II. 
(A.K.R, 3260), May 30. 

WHELPS. 


ts" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Miss Nance. §. R. Hemingway’s (New Haven, Conn.) spaniel 
bitch Miss Nance (Oho IL—Darkie), July 18, seven (four dogs), by 
J, P, Willey’s Black Pete (Obo, Jr.—Phonsie). 

Tussle, L. & W. Rutherfurd’s (New York) fox-terrier bitch Tussle 

Joe—Venus), July 16, six (five dogs), by their Splauger (Dickon— 
utton Veda). 

Nell of Hiford. Graphic Kennels’ (Jersey City, N.J.) pointer bitch 
Nell of Mfford (A.K.R. 2415), July 18, four (two dogs), by their Bracket 
(Graphic—Bloomo), 

Lucia, D. 8, Gregory’s (New York) pointer bitch Lucia (A.K.R. 
oe July 8 nine (five dogs), by Graphic Kennels’ Bracket (Graphie 
—Bloomo). 

Countess Windem, G, B. Clark’s (St. George's, Del.) English set- 
ter bitch Countess Wind’em (Roderick Il.—Jennie), July 15, ten 
(ou r dogs), by his Rex Gladstone (Royal Gladstone—Mollie Druid): 

lack and white and white, black and tan. 

Katie, EH. Orgill’s (Bond's, Tenn.) English setter bitch Katie 
(Ray—Bess), July 5, seven (four dogs), by Dr. J, N, Maclin’s Gath’s 
Mark (Gath—Gem). _ 

_ Critic. W. O, Mee (Arlington Heights, Mass.) black span- 
ie! ie pea (A. K.R, 805), July 7, ten (four dogs), by Willey’s Obo. 

Pebhie. M. M. MacMillan's (Mahanoy City, Pa.) English setter 
bitch Pebble (A.K.R. 43), July 19, seven (five dogs), by G: I’. Clark's 
Rex Gladstone (A.K.R,. 2167). 

Sparkle. A, P. Kitching’s (Boston, Mass.) black cocker spaniel 
bitch Sparkle (Phillip—Florence), J tly 14, four bitches, by Hay & 
Baxter’s Ned Obo (Obo IZ, ALAR, 43% —Smiut, A.KR, 858); all 
black; one dead. 

Myrtle. W. Stewart Diffenderffer’s: (Baltimore, Md.) beagle 
bitch Myrtle (E. 15,725), July 20, five (four dogs), by his Rattler IT. 
(A.K.R. 27798). t 

Cora of Wetherall, W.Windholz’s (New York) English setter bitch 
Cora of Wetherall (A.K.R. 3862), July 21, seven (one dog), by his 
Rockingham (A.K.R. 3867). 

Gretchen. Mignon Kennels’ (Cortland, N. Y,) cocker spaniel 
bitch Gretchen (A.K.R. 996), Jone 7, eight (fwo dogs), by their Kid- 
dlewink (A. I..R. 997); three smothered. 

Mignon. eae Kennels’ (Cortland, N. ¥.) cocker spaniel bitch 
Mignon (A. K.R, 1002), June 13, ten (six dogs), by their Kiddlewink 

A,K.R. 997); one since dead, 

Brunhild. Chequasset Kennels’ (Lancaster, Mass.) smooth-coated 
St, Bernard bitch Brunhild (Mitre—Hedwig III,), Jnly 17, four (two 
dogs), by W. W, Tucker’s Apollo (Medor—Bliss), 


SALES, 
es" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Flirtation. White and lemon_pointer bitch, whelped March 17, 
1886, by Fritz (A. K.R, 268) out of Bird (A.1<.R. 1658), by J, H. Thomp- 
son, Jr., Patterson, N, Y., to H, M. Wilson, Baltimore, Ma, 

Lou, Black, white and tan_beagle bitch, whelped April 25, 1886, 
by Blue Cap out_of Chimer, by Hiram Card, Elora, Ont., to BH. 8, 

mery, Boston, Mass, 

Tuner. Black, white and tan beagle dog, whelped July 17, 1885, 
by Rattler out of Lady, by Hiram Card, Elora, Ont., to 4,5. Emery, 
Boston, Mass. 

Lady Drwid, Lemon belton English setter dog whelped Dec, 21, 
1885, bx Roybel out of Little Frand, by G. F, Clark, St. George’s, 
Del,, to C. E. Wallin, Montgomery, Ala. 

Ollie Gladstone. lack, white and tan English setter bitch, 
whelped May 24, 1886, by Rex Gladstone out of Pride of Delaware, 
by G. F. Clark, St. George’s, Del., to G. C. Sterling, New York. 

Blue Cap—Chimer ivhelp. Black, white and fan beagle dog 
whelped April 25, 1886, by Hiram Card, Flora, Ont,, bo Kdwar 
Davison, Doon, Ont. 7 

Tvarnho. Brindle, white marks, bull-terrier dog, whelped June 
15, 1886, by Hector (A.K.R. 2218) out of Judy (A.IX.R. 8219), by White 
Mountain Kennels, Littleton, N. H,, to Henry Merrill, same place. 

Jetty. Solid black cocker spaniel bitch, whelped Noy. 19, 1885 
(A.K.R, 3680), by Mignon Kennels, Cortland, WN. Y., to H. i. Smith 
Chicago, Ill. 

Trojan. Pale fawn pug dog, whelped March 11,1886, by Sam out 
of Titania, by Chequasset [cnnels, Lancaster, Mass., ta Coflin, 
Zimmer & OCo., Glens Falls, N. Y. 

Twinkle. Apricot fawn pug dog, whelped March 28, 1826, by Tuck 
out of Toodles, by Ce ea eM Kennels, Laucaster, Mass., to Coffin, 
Zimmer & Co., Glens Falls, N, Y. t 

Timon. Apricot fawn pug dog, whelped March 11, 1886, by Sum 
out of Titania, by Chequasset Kennels, Lancaster, Mass., to H. L. 
Barnard, Greenfield, Mass. ; 

Toast. Pale fawn pug dog, whelped March 11, 1486, by Sani out 
of Titania, by Cheraaeet Kennels, Lancaster, Mass, to Geo, 8S. 
Tucker, Peterboro, N, H. 

Cicero. Apricot fawn pug dog, whelped Dec. 19, 1886, by Young 
Toby out of Victory, by Chequasset Kennels, Lancaster, Mass., ta 
Hssex Kennels, Andover, Mass. : 

Tuna. White and orange rough-coated St. Bernard bitch, — 
whelped April 23, 1685, by Czesar out of Theon, by Chequasset en- — 
nels, Lancaster, ass., 00 H. Gorman, Sarnia, Ont. 

Ohequasset Minna, Tawny, white markings, rongh-coated St. . 
Bernard bitch, whelped March 7, 1886, by Hermit out of Nun, by ; 
Chequasset Kennels, Lancaster, Mass,, to Theo. Gugert, Philadel- 

hia, Pa. 
¥ Lionel, Golden brindle, white markings, smooth-coated Si. Ber- — 
nard dog, whelped April 13, 1855, by Alp IT. (A.K.R. 705) out of Alma | 
(A. KR, 27, by Chequasset Kennels, Lancaster, Mass., to A. 5, 
Pierce, Fitchburg, Mass. t + \ 

Kiddlewink (A.K.R, 997)—Gretchen (A.K.R. 996) whetp. Solid liver © 
cocker spaniel bitch, whelped June 7, 1886, by Mignon Kennels, 
Cortland, N. Y., to W. A. Darling, Jr,, New York, oe 

Gun (A.E.R. 1538)—Morning Star (A.KR. 1641) whelps._ English — 
setters, whelped Noy. 11, 1885, by Chas. York, Bangor, Me., two 
black, white and tan bitches to H.W. Durgin, same place, and two 
black and white dogs to Thos. Jackson, New York, 

DEATHS. 


Alp. St. Bernard dog,whelped May, 1876 (Chang—Martyr), owned 
by C. H. Eyans, Hudson, WN. Y., July 18. : 

Young Obo—Newton Abbot Lady whelp. Black spaniel flog, ; 
whelped June 4, 1886, owned by A. C. Wilmerding, New York, 
July 18. . 

Thunder. Blue _hbelton ESELEn setter dog. whelped May 7, 1877 
(Pride of the Border—Fairy I1.), owned by A. H, Moore, Philadel- 
phia, Pa., July 23, from disease of the lungs, 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
(" No Notice Taken of Anonyiuous Correspondents. 


J. B. T., New York,—1, Ihave a greyhound bifich between three : 
and four months old; please inform meas to what food world be : 
hest to feed her. 2. Is the Persian insect powder the best thing for 
fleas? 3. In the same yard I keep & male greyhound about two 
years old, and I would like to know how long they can be safely 
kept together before there is pepe vo of breeding. Ans. 1, Milk, 
well-cooked oatmeal, vegetables and meat. 2, [tis very good, but 
must he applied thoroughly to be effective, 3, There will be dan- 
ger after the bitch is eight or nine months old; probably none up 
to that time. 

BRANT, Salt Lake City.-—A setter dogis very thin, and if seems 
Will eat buy one meala day, and this 
in the evening. He eats cooked meat and sometimes will take 
vegetables; but yery seldom. I have been giving him raw meat 
about once or twicea week. Has been constipated a great deal 
lately, Haye given him castor oil; but after a short while is in 
same condition as before. Heisliyelyenough. Ans. Give the dog 
a dessertspoonful of syrup of buckthorn in the morning for three 
days. Give Fowler’s solution of arsenic in fonr drop doses three 
times daily in food. Increase the dose a drop a day until you are 
giving twenty drops, then diminish the dose in the same way. 

A, W. T., Dorchester, Mass.—Around the inside,edge Of m 
pointer'’s ear is a thick coating of greasy matter like dandruff. 
Have remoyed it once with the hair, which has now grown again, 
with the dandruff worse than before. The hair comes out easily 
and the edges seem slightly swollen. The inner corners of the 
eyes show dry and scaly and a litile filmyin the morning. Have 
washed them with cold water, and applied sulphur and oil 
around the eyes, but can see no improvement; have also given 
sulphur and milk speantane neta The dog is six years old and ap- 
patently in good health. ill you Kindly inform me throug 
your columns what to dofor him, I inclose some hair as taken 
from under side edge of ear, Ans. Your dog has askin disease 
affecting the hair follicles. Get two ounces of the oleate of mer- 
cury and rub it into the skin where affected once daily. Give 
Fowler's solution of arsenic in five drop doses three times daily. 
Tf le develops canker use the following: of bromo-clloral and of 
laudanum each one dram, of water six drams; mix. Drop 
ear twice daily. 


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JuLy 29, 1886, ] 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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J, W. B., Louisiana, Mo,—An English setter pup, seven months 
old, two months ago could not use This hind parts, acted as though 
paralyzed, was doctored for worms and got well. Four, weeks ago 
Thad fire out hunting, part of the fime in water, which I thinic 
brought ona cough. In treating for laryngitis, discovered that Iris 
second set of teeth were all more or less LAOS especially the 
tushes—the first case Dhaye ever seen in & young Gog, and I have 
Ans. It is very_dificult to_giye a cause for 
the early decay of teeth in puppies. Ttis generally a dyscrasia or 
vice of constitution hande own from the parents, although it 
may depend on certain foods or the lack of certain foods, Bones 
should always be fed im moderate quantity as sustaining phos- 
phorus and earthy matters. Certain poisons like mercury and 
arsenic, cause decay of the teeth. Give the officinal pill of phos- 
phorus three times daily hidden in a bit of raw meat, and give 
easily broken bones. See that the teeth are clean always. 


bred them for years. 


Maun iN “SAre EMPLOYMENTS” Were 
dollars last year by the Travelers, of 
dental death and injuries.—4Adv 


eit a quarter of a million 
artford, Conn., for acci- 


Rifle and Crap Shooting. 


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RANGE AND GALLERY. 


TOPEKA, Kan.—Topeka Rifle Club, July 15: 
First Score: 


J Ly) Paine.....-. OSE E hk eit tee Heke 7 -9 510 7 6 ¢ 10—%6 
d © Williams.......-~- hid fateh reese 8 510 610 6 T 610 T—TH 
ST Wed, UVES elec \Vclee nt sete neers t LO) AP of 26: “BB Ge tS 7k 
TAS eon ee i ee Oe TOO Be Son 7 8 7 9 5 610 6 467 
R Thompson..........-. pee. CoN 8 010 8 510 4 8 6 8-67 
AH ISOIL Gyovery 6 Paty eee we Bee Str a. Sie wot Bb f <9 6-8. & 8 5—66 
Vers PROM GR repeat t eect tesla abt $b oielete 15 75 4 7 6 6 6 7-6 
R McGarter.........+-. serene Fae eee ee we He 37 65 8 4 0 6 6 444 
Second Score. 
Webi veonaTd 5 40k Lean CATS 810 9 710 6 610 56 56 
ROS ein | cee eciaee hie e enen acs 79 610 6 5 4 6 8 8—0 
Williams 66 6 67 8 610 7 8—0 
Thompson ~6 9 9 710 8 6 T 4 3—69 
Paine. ...- ~f 6 8 7 7 4 5 410 6—04 
Sherman. . sa 25) 6) “bo | ESO 10° Bd 
Winn eeeavs penn ion tees = ones sae 6669 9 5 7 6 4 582 
Fay Dron yer DO a A ae sig giao 55549 6h 6 9 4-54 
Third Score. f 
TL Tre ape eae Orn ere. 5 6 § 6 9 910 9 8 878 
Paine...... mated, i p88 ee 7 % T2710 
Williams....... 10:5 6 9 6 8 % 7 568 
Thompson... ab 8 7 2 7 7 510 7 g—64 
Martin...... 6 6 7 210 5 510 8 564 
Royeeé:..+...- 8 610 8 4 7 5 4 & BH 
UeVoso1 Gs ha jon hoe pest aicraaanoood ode adele 5 765 2 4 5 6 5 gf 
MERC CE eet ilsdded ec sas fevecen yucca 473 5 38 5 5 4 8 4—48 


BOSTON, July 24.—The weather was all that could be desired, 
and a fair number of riflemen attended the matches to-day. Mr. 
Chase scored @ clean 100 in the rest match, and Mr, Charles made 
a49in the h00yds, military match, ©. C, Foster won the silver 
medal in the 500yds. match, and Lieut. Henry White, of the Rox- 
bury City Guards, won the gold badge, and Capt. F. W. Reynolds 
the silver in the State militia match. Following are the best 
scores finished during the day: 


Decimal Match, 200yds. 

PS parE! lag pqeman enon eels aaa 8 5 710 9 9 8 810 8—82 
Gag hranklan... oo. uk soe. daude sce ne 109 910 7 8 7 5 8 9-82 
Rest Mateh, 200yds. 

D. L. Chase, F.... CoRueep ies Hn tAnS .10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—100 
WOE Oler chy Pe i lewee ria eee ee 9 910 9 8 91010 9 10— 93 
500yds. Military Match, 

W Chariles........-. 55pho49595—49 FE Carter............9455454454—45 
CGA Parker......... bdapbabas45—47 Bracket.............5455543535—43 
State Militia Match. 

H White...... AALS COBRA. chane ane e Re ny oa -2L 22 21 22 22. 24 
WOW. Reynolis 235 vee as cl BE tee ee ae 19 19 20 20 22 

Bole MniMOsene sina sai aes rerat err eas sates 18 19 21 
CRS GE wh ete dein Ws se etaae (ae he cle ac ad otk atiade wen 19 


WILMINGTON, Del., July 19.—At the Schuetzen Park this af- 
ternoon, Massachusetts target, 200 yards off-hand, prizes divided 
by score classes. After deciding ties the prizes were awarded as 
follows: First, W. F. Seeds; second, Charles Heinel, Sr,; third, 
Robert Miller; fourth, Charles Heinel, Jr. The full score is as fol- 
lows, out of possible 60 points: 


W FSeeds...... 10 81211 9-50 HB Seeds...... 8 8 610 8—40 
JE Newman...10 111211 6—50 J BBell........ 7 8 610 8—39 
C Heinel, Sr..,.11 1110 10 6—48 T Jones......... 410 9 8 8—39 
KR Miller-....:.. 711 612 1—47 EM Clark..... 10 7 3 3 Tél 
CG Heinel, Jr.... 710 711 11—46 WA Bacon..... 4 510 4 6—29 
SJ Newman.... 811 811 8—46 HSimpson......2 4 4 4 6—20 


At the second match the club was diyided into two competing 
teams. Bacon’s team won by 14 points. Massachusetts target, 200 
yards off-hand. The following is the full score out of individual 
pose 120 points and team possible 720 points : 

BAS Baconee neers ae en ok 


] re 412 2 8 210 9—61 
WIHGineh Srey Sve Se 111110 7101111 9 7 10—97 
HB Seeds,.....-. awe Bop S wee % 9 9 8 5 9 5 OTL 8—8 
VGN Vere inal we ee a 968 8 910 9 7 9 9 84 
[SSH Soret cs rthc eerieeetene ert bee a peeeeell 8 7 9 811 9 7 8B 9-87 
J B Bell....-. HOt papttet Bae ee 0912 6 4 9 8 1211 11—92—501 
EG SimWS0Rs. 2 sss 0025 2- Hee Aeeshl, BOB i et 8. AIP Ss Oo 
S J Newman.......... gens ras, 612 8 9 81011 8 7 887 
W_F Seeds....... meh ee ae 98 8 7 % 912 910 9 88 
J H Newman..,...........2..643 ..610 9 7 9 4 9 8 IL 10—83 
CSHeINe a Ue as x caahgers etal W998 965 7 7 6-77 
BU AVMEGH sick 18 an ce eee eo 8 510 51) 811 4 8 11—81—487 


Massachusetts target, 200yds,, off-hand, prizes divided among the 
highest scores. Ties decided, the prizes were awarded as follows: 
R. Miller first, J. B. Bell second, J. E. Newman third, H. B. Seeds 
fourth. The full score is as follows out of possible 36 pores 


SUSVITSE Te Ly iets besee a neste 11 9 12-32 EM Olark ......,.... 3—23 
sae Pleven eaten 9 12 10—31 W F'Seeds........ ie 9 T 5-21 
J EK Newman.......... 8 10 11—28 WA Bacon........... 2 6 12—20 
HB Seedss7 7. eeu... 8 11 10—29 © Heinel, Jr.. ......, 4 65 11—20 
© Heinel, Sr.......... 8 9. 9—26 ‘TD Jones..........,.-... 1 410—J6 
W McKendrick,.,....910 6—25 HSimpson....,....... 8 3 2-13 
SJ Newman.......... 510 9—24 


GARDNER, Mass., July 21.—Members of the Heyward Guards, 
Co, F, Second Regiment, M. V. M., went out to Hackmatack 
Range to-day, The shooting was off-hand, Creedmoor count, 200 


yards : 

CAACHINGS.. sccie st terces 21 22-43 FW HW Kendall,...... sese ht 20-87 
ST Chamberlin......... 20 21—41 W W 'Thompson....,...18 18—37 
GCN Hdeel i). 19 19—88 CO Neil........ oath neat 16 1%—85 
HJ Bilack..... bia hte 20 18—58 OH Horton....,........ 10 11-21 
Gers Ra VIOES ph pasteisai aes 19 19-88 


NEWARK, N. J.,. July 26—At the rifle match of the Nimrod 
Cinb held on Saturday afternoon, July 17, for the club badge, 100 
yds., 10 shots each, Mr. R. M. Williams, President of the club, won 

y a score of 90 points. This is thesecond time the badge has been 
won by the gentleman, to be won three times before becoming per- 


sonal property. The next club shoot takes place Aug. 7. 


WIMBLEDON, July 21.—The match for the Kolapore cup was 
shot at Wimbledon to-day. The first range was 200yds. The 
teams consisted of eight men-each, and seven rounds each were 

red. The totals at thisrange were: Jersey 242, Guernsey 235, Eng- 
Jand 231, Australia 229, Canada 222, and India 219. The individual 
Canadian scores were: Bell 29, King 27, Kimerley 31, Beatty 31, 
Russell 23, Armstrong 25, Maxwell 27, and Loggie 29. At the con- 
clusion of the firing at the second range, 500yds., the total scores 
were: England 473, Ji Peet 447, Australia 430, Guernsey 437, Canada 
432, and India 419. The anadians scored as follows: Bell 32; King 
245 OnE. 21; Beatty 27, Russell 33, Armstrong 27, Maxwell 21, 
and Loggie 25, At the first range, 600yds., England was victorious, 
With a score of 666, Canada making 646, Guernsey 636, Australia 
632, Jersey 626, and India 595, The Canadian scores were: Bell 27 
King 25, eee! 25, Beatty 28, Russell 28, Armstrong 28, Maxwell 

_ 28, and Loggie, 25, When the thatch was ended the Canadian cap- 
t#in proposed three cheers for the English team, which were 
heartily accorded, the Hnglish marksmen returning the compli- 
ment. The Duke of Cambridge subsequently inspected the Cana- 
dian camp, and afterward the colonials were drawn up in three 
sides of a square in full uniform. The Commander-in-Chief con- 
cone ee them upon their splendid appearance and praised their 
love for the mother country. 

July 22.—The weather was fine at Wimbledon to-day, but rather 
gusty. The Irish team won the Elcho Shield with an aggregate 
soe of 1,471. The Scotch team scored 1,408 and the English team 


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HAVERHILL, Mass., Rifle Club, July 24.—Club team match, 
WW ottbem..s 2: .. Meetetaeas .8 910 6 8 6 8 7 8B 9—% 
J FP Brown........., Bed eee "710 9 8 7 9 & 9 6-77 
(CMBISS, fonoees~ ic eee mt lids it TY at aha: Se, SS: a 
JP MGréen....c...:cccceseseeee D OP 610 5b 7 % £ T 5 —65—278 
SSO bUAOH. sultcnje.. eeeeeeon ee 758 7 8 7 8 & 9 6-73 
J Busfield,....,.. cine na e MCE REIT 46686 7 8 7 8 86 
Gee VTiehin.. 1.1...) s.aleeecec nme eee) Bb) Ming. 4 bo b54 
PHONES Y DOM ts hers eye tat ee OR SF 4 8 8 4 Fh 449 
Practices Match. ¥ i 
S EJohnson..... ees ~ Reet artctct tf $1010 6 5b 9 8 9 9 A4—79 
We Worlltene. 00 0y. 00... cee veka dO: Bree 66. Oe Te 7-75 
J Busfield....., ease phage v0 ot od 6 5 9 8 9 7 8 410 8—Y4 
De BU SEOWALs sits eerie slp dues see ar. oh GO Be Ba Be 
HOAIVEGSTIIE Yi emg et ep cline veer 6 6 6 9 5 8B 9 8 8B 10—T70 
CPO N VET or ite Hive cine Salata oie eee leela s+ 956899 9 4 4 6-69 
CUTS IGEA ALL 0s cu ka en Se seet pees ore 988 6 4 7 6 9 6 6—bS 
VRPT ORI Reet e sim olo.c ene me 6 & 8 5 7 47 6 6 7-56 
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THE CINCINNATI TOURNAMENT. 


Hititor Forest and Stream: F 

CINCINNATI, July 21,—The first day of the four days’ live and clay 
pigéon tournament opened on the new Cincinnati Ball Park under 
vather unfavorable circumstances, a hard rain compelling the 
management to postpone match No, {until next morning. During 
the heavy rain and wind about fifty shooters sought shelter under 
the main tent, which collapsed and buried all under the canvas. 
This created much merriment, The attendance numbered, be- 
sides the seventy old shooters present, between 100 and 200. The 
shooting was of a nature rarely witnessed, many tieing for first. 
second and third places. r9 

The shooting at live birds was, as_one of the participants re- 
marked, “simply grand.” The live birds, taken as a whole, were 
superior to any ever shot at any previous tournament held here. 
The shooters present from other States, who number some 30 or 35, 
ave all good ones, but owing to the strangeness of the eee 
many appeared a little tusty. Outside of Kling, Teipel, Miller and 
Bandle, the local shots did not do much. Three of the matches 
appended below were shot during a drizzling rain, the shooter 
beating in the pavilion, very one appeared to be good-natured, 
and when “shot out” of a tie took it for granted, a , 

Mr, H, F. Robinsou attended to the refereeing of the live-bird 
contest, and did it ably and satisfactorily to all. ‘The applause on 
the making of good shots was liberal, too liberal for several. 

Match No. 1.—Seven single peasy clay-pigeon birds: Stice 6, 
Verges 4, Bandle 6, White 4, Moore 3, Evans 4, Mustin 6, DuBray 3, 
West 4, Teipel 6, Pink (Penrose) 6, Miller 4 Devore 6, ‘Meaders 6, 
Parker 7, Ashley 3, Steyens 3, Wickersham 3, Goldrick 4, Strobel 3y 
M, Hany) 1, Kimbell 4, McVey 4. Parker first. Ties on 6 and 5 
divided. , 

_ Match No. 2.—Ten American clay birds: Strobel 5, Stice 9, Verges 
7, Meaders 8, Bandle 8, Teipel 9, Pink 10, Shuler 7, Eyans 8, Moore 
9, West 8, Parker 4, McDuff 9, Kimball 9, Budd &, Meerschaum 6, 
White 5, Goldrick 9, DuBray 6, Stevens 7, Graff 5, McVey Ath 
son 7, Devore 9, Ferguson 7, Miller 8, Wickersham 7, Ashley 9. 
; Pinkand MeVey divided first, Neipel second, Miller and Bandle 
» third. E 

Match No. 3.—Seyen live birds, 30 yds. rise: McDutf 4 MeCart- 

ney 7, Strobel 6, Verne 6, Stevens 5, West 4, Stice 5, DuBray 5, 

Deyore 6, Bandle 6, Seipel 6, Bob White 7, Goldrick 5, Parker 7, 

Ferguson 2, Johnson &. Ashley 2, Comanche 4, Buddist 6; Bellamy 

5; Maxon 5, Evans 6, MeNey 6, Pink 7, Shott 6, Chick _6, Miller 7, 

Meaders 6. McCartney, Bob White Pink Miller and Parker first 

money; Devore, Teipel, Budd and Evans divided second; DuBray 
and Bellamy divided third. : 

The shooting was now interrupted by a heavy rain storm; but 
several small matches with Peoria blackbirds were shot from the 
grand stand of the Baseball grounds, these traps having been 
planted nearest thereto. \ - 

Impromptu shot No. 1.—Seyen Peoria blackbirds: Bandle 6, 
Verges 3, Meader 6, Stice 6, Miller 7, B. White 7, Pink7, Evans 5, 
West 4, Graff 2, MeDuft 6, Comanche 6, McCartney 6, ‘Bellamy 6, 
J. B. Foraker 5, Doll 6, McHenry 3, Me Vey 5, Strobel 4, Teipel 5, 
DuBray 7, Devore 5, J ohnson 4, Moore 6, Budd 6, Stevens 5, Ashley 
6. Miller, ‘White, Pink, DuBray first money; Bandle, McDuff and 
McCartney second, Teipel and Defore third. 

July 22.—The second day was probably the best attended one as 
regards both spectators and shooters that ever took place in this 
city. The weather was fine with little or no wind to bother the 
shooters. The live birds were an exceptionally fine lot, and the 
shooting in those matches proved of great interest. Ben eipel, of 
Covington, Ky., the celebrated Ligowsky clay-pigeon shot, carried 
off the sate OTE of the purses, but the other local shooters entered 
were compelled to play second fiddle to the visitors. There is but 
little doubt but that Mr. Budd, the champion of Iowa, in attend- 
ance, is without a question the best all-round shot present. He 
kills his live birds inyariably stone dead, andin the clay and Peoria 
blackbird races he is and has proved himself a veritable cyclone. 
There are 36 representative shooters from other States and cities 
present competing. 
terday: 

Match No. 4.—Ten Ligowsky clay-pigeons. This match was the 
most interesting of the day. The traps threw the pigeons so that 
they were continually on a wayering rise while within gunshot 
distance—a new advantage claimed for this favorite target and 
new trap, possessed by no other target. This quality calls forth 
and tests the skill and judgment of the field-shooter, and renders 
useless the mere knack of those who wait until other cumbersome 
targets are on the top curve immediately before descending: Stice 
8, Budd 9, Bandle §, Teipel 10, West 4, Stevens 1, Meaders 5, McDuif 
7, Verges 8, Devore 7, Harrison 8, Pink 3, Hoffman5, Parker 8, Kim- 
ball 9, ‘Barly 8, Spross9, Boone 7, Miller], McCartney 8, Whit 9, 
Meerschaum 9, Goldrick 9, Ferguson 4, Evans 8, McVey 7, Cider 8, 
Bellamy 9, Judge 5, Teipel first, Budd, Kimball, Spross, Whit, 
Meerschaum, Goldrick and Pee divided second, Stice, Pink, 
Parker and McCartney divided third. 

Match No. 5.—Three pair American clay birds: Stice 5, Bandle 
5, Miller 4, Deyore 5, Teipel 3, McMurchy 3, Verges 4, Harrison 1 
McVey 4, Judd 4, Boone 5, West 5, Goodloe 4, Meerschaum 4 Budd 
5, Whit 8, Kimball 5, Harly 5, Parker 6, McCartney 5, B. White 4, 
Boardman 2, Cider 4, Hand 3, Goldrick 4, Modoc 2, Stevens 2, Pink 
3, Evans 3. Parker first, Bandle, Budd, Boone, Whit and Kimball 
second, Miller and White divided third. 

Match No. 8.—Seven live pigeons, 26yds., use of one barrel only: 
McMurchy 6, McCartney 2, Bandle 4, Teipel 7, Verges 6, Miller 4, 
Hand 2, Modoc 5, Belaney 6, Mason 7%, West 4, Wallace x Duitfy 3, 
McVey 6, Parker 5, B. V Thite 5, Devore 6, George 3, Boardman 4, 
Hume 3, Meaders 5 Judd 8, Pink 6, Wilson 1, Stevens 2, West 5, 
Ferguson 3, Peters 4, Budd 5, Stice 7, Tucker 6, Harrison 3, Boone 
8, Briges 6, Hoffman 2, Goodloe 6, Cider 5, Du Bray 5, P, McAvoy 1, 
Whit 3. Tei el, Stice and Mason divided first, McDuff and Tucker 
second, Meaders, Du Bray and West third, 

Impromptu Shoot.—Nine single bluevocks: McDuff 9, Verges 6, 
Cider 9, Kimhell 9, Deyore 6, West 6, Teipel 6, Bandle 9, Stice 8, 
Budd 8, Mason 2, Goldrick 6, Meaders 7, Evans 8, Stevens 6, McVey 
9. Cider, Kimbell, McDuff, Bandle and McVey divided first, Stice 
and Evans second, Meaders third, alone. 

Im Pompe Match, 5 Ligowsky clay pigeons: West.8, Boone 3, 
Bandle 4, Verges 4, Pink 4, Judd 2, Boardman 1, Spross 3, Harrison 
8, Meaders 8, Parker 4, Stice 4, Goodloe 1, Devore 4, Early 4, Wick- 
ersham 5, McHenry 1, Evans 2, Hoffman 4, Kimbell 4. Wicker- 
sham won first money, Early second, winner of third unkvown. 

The visitors from a distance numbered between 50 and 60, and 
acknowledged themselves highly pleased with the courtesy and 
treatment extended to them personally and in the different 
matches throughout the tournament. The live birds, taken asa 
whole, were an excellent lot—yery few “‘duffers,” The shooting of 
A ee Teipel, Budd, Kimble, Bandle, McCartney ,Penrose (Pink), 

iller, “Parker,” McVeigh, West and Stice was the feature. The 
weather, barring the first day, was simply delightful—not too 
warm, and clear—in fact, just the weather to please shooters de- 
sirous of a good record. Teipel, of Covington, Ky., won the special 
prize of a $100 ducking boat, donated by Mr. ‘Ww. Slecht, of this 
city, for best ayerages in Matches Nos, 3, 8,18 and 18; also, the sil- 
yer water-pitcher, value #40; donated by Messrs. Duhme, of this 
city, for best average in Matches Nos. 4,9, 14 and 16. Pred Kimble 
of Peoria, Ill., won the gun donated by L. C. Smith, of Syvacuse, N. 
a ane valued at $100, for the best average in Matches Nos. 2, 7, 12 
and 17. 

Match No, 16.—? single bluerocks: Modock 6, Teipel 7, Bandle 8, 
Verges 6, Pink 7, Meaders 8, McVey 6, Stice 8, White 7, Wilson. 4, 
Barly 6, McCartney 7, West 6, Stone's, Hill %, Shott 6, Miller’ 7? 
Bailey.5, Bellamy 8, Goldrick 7 Par eneley 4, Hvans 8. Bluerock Ve 
Cider 5. Bandle first, White, Budd and Hill'second, Karly third. 

Match No. 17.—? Ligowsky clay pigeons: Meaders 6, Hill 6 
Bandle 6, Budd 7, McVey 6, Early 6, Miller 6, Joe H, 2, Cider 5 


Appended are the scores and winners of yes- 


Goldrick 2, Baker 5, Verges, 4 West 5, Teipel 6, Stice 6, Modoc 3, 
McMurchy 6, McCartney 4, Pink 3, Hyans 7, Shott 5, White 3. Firet 
ee and Hivans, Meaders, Hill and McMurchy second, Shott 
third. 

Match No. 18.—Citizen’s purse, 7 live birds, 30yds., both barrels, 
Teipel 7, Pink 6, Parker 5, Bob White 7, Bandlé 6, Hill 6, Bemis 8, 
Eckert 4, Verges 6, McMurchy 6, Budd 6, Early 5, Meaders7, Miller 
7, McCartney 6, Jenkins 4, McVey 4, Evans’, Tucker 7, Stice 7, 
DnBray ee 4, Birnbaum 4, Wirst divided by Teipel, B. White, 


Meaders, Miller, Evans, Tucker, Stice; Pink, Bandle, Hill, Verges 
MeMurechy and’ Budd divided second; third, DuBray, Early an 
Parker; MeVey ahd Eckert fourth, 


; Bandle 7, Mo- 
eipel 6, 8am h, Hunt 4, Goldrick 4, Smy- 
ers 2, Baker 3, Verges 6, Cider 4, McVey 7, McCariney 6, Maller 7, 
Paul 6, Davis 6, Hill 5, Warly 6, Nose 4, Baker 3, Stice%, Budd 5. 
Bandle, Stice, ‘McVey and Miller first; Verges and Pani second, 
Budd third. . 

Impromptu Shoot.—Seyen Ligowsky clay-pigeons: Budd’, Ban- 
dle 6, Teipel 5, Goldrick 5, Miller 5, Baker 4, Hill 4, Modoc 5, Verges 
6, Meaders 7, Evans 4, Blue Rock 5, Grafie 4, Parker 6, Tucker 5, 
McVey 6, McCartney 5, West 5, Stice 4, Shoti5, Karly 4. First, 
Budd and Meaders; second, Bandle and Parker; third, Teipel and 
McCartney. : 

A marked feature of the shooting, as a whole, reyealed that 
smaller scores were made at the Ligowsky clay-pigeon than any 
other target by the crack shots, thus giving the average shot a 
better show and demonstrating many of the following points which 

four correspondent heard while listening to a heated discussion 
between those favoring the different targets, and which will doubt- 
less interest your many readers. ‘The advantages claimed for the 
Ligowsky target over all others were minimum breakage in trans- 
portation; no breakage at the trap; no breakage upon striking the 
ground. The Ligowsky bird rarely breaks when it strikes the 
ground, on account of the great strength due to the in-turned edge. 
To test this strength place a clay-pigeon on a leyel floor, then stand 
upon same with one foot resting squarely on the center, bearing 
down with your full weight; the clay-pigeon will not break. 
Facility of being easily broken when fairly struck by shot. To 
test this take some other make of clay-bird with a straight edge 
hold same lightly and chip at the edges with sharp blows o 
the heayy blade of a pen-knife, the result is that pieces of 
the bird will be chipped off without such a break of the 
whole as would be p ainly seen if thus hit in the air 
by shot. On the other hand, the Ligowsky clay-pigeon, with in- 
turned edge, will be plainly split in two or more parts by exactly 
similar sharp blows of the same penknife. Its irregular, waving, 
dipping, birdlike flight is possessed by no other target. AJ1 com- 
position targets (on account of their excessive ene ht as compared 
to the very light, Ligowsky clay pigeon) have a dull, heavy, sodden, 
regular uniformity of flight, exactly similar to the glass ball flight, 
The result is, that shooting at, the same becomes very soon a Uni- 
form mechanical knack, requiring no change of judgment; in a 
word, monotonous, all contestants making about the same scores. 
The best sportsmen speedily drop the same, just as they have 
dropped glass ball shooting. The clays are absolutely unaffected 
by heat or cold, rain or shine (which cannot be truthfully said of 
any composition targets, which contract and crack from the cold 
of winter and expand and soften from the heat of summer; pellets 
of shots which would break them at 60° will fail to do so at 80° to 
90° temperature), 

The National Gun Association rules are used mostly; but the sen- 
sible feature of classifying shooters into Class A, Band C, and then 
handicapping them in their respective classes, as adopted at Spring- 
field and New Orleans, is being totally disregarded. The result_is 
that afew old timers are winning the bulk of the purses, and the 
amateurs, of whom there are hundreds in this vicinity, decline to 
take part in the tournament, These amateurs, howeyer, have 
themselves only to blame; for they can only attain the enforcement 
of such rules by giving a cordial support to such ecb a 
tions as the National Gun Association, On the whole, however, 
as compared with others, this tournament is a decided success. 
Such enterprising managers as Bandle and Whetstone should be 
encouraged by all. NEMESIS, 


Match No. 20.—Seven pies American clay birds; 
doc 4, DuBray 5, Evans 4, ! 


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GARDNHR, Mass., July 22.—Memlfers of the Gardner Sports- 
men’s Association. Match at 10 clay birds; WU. E. Carlton 8, J. R. 
Williams 8, C.8. Knight 7, G. F. Ellsworth 7, I. N. Dodge’, J. A. 
Stiles 7, Geo. H. Heywood 6, A. Matthews 6, E.C. Dedge 5, A. F. 
Eaton 5, C. EB. Gray 5. 

WOONSOCKAT, RB. 1., July 24.—The Rod and Gun Club; possible, 
gi; J. Wooliscroft 18, E, R. Darling 10, F. Parkhurst 17, A. Aldrich 
10, Darwin Holly 8. 

ST. LOUIS, July 18—A match was shot this afternoon at East 
St. Louis between teams of 8 from the Western Gun Club of this 
city and from the St. Clair Rod and Gun Club, 20 Peoria blackbirds, 
2lyds. rise; 6 screened traps. Ties two birds at the same distance. 
In the shoot-off the Westerns scored 12 to the 11 of their adversari¢s, 
thus winning by one bird: 

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NEW ORLEANS, July 22.—More than common interest was 
manifested in the meeting of the Fabian Gun Club this evening, 
owing to it meine thee initial shoot with five Marqua-Fisher traps, 
arranged according to the National Gun Club rules. Team match, 
20 clay-pigeons each man: Captain Randolph 7, Jumel 11, G. R. 
Murrell 12, F. Scharff 7, J. 8. Ware 3, Carver 2; total 42 Gaptain 
Owen 8, Feltus 18, Williams 4, J. D. Murrell 15, M. Scharff 6, Jas. 
A. Ware 9; total 45. Gold medal awarded to John D. Murrell for 
best score, to be worn as long as he can keep it. Mr. Carver was 
sepa aed Bhs leather medal, to keep until he can get some one 
else to take it. 


PLYMOUTH, Mass., July 24,—The Plympton Gun Glub came 
here to-day by the invitation of the Plymouth Glass Ball Club fer 
a shoot at 5 clay pigeons and 6 clay birds at 18yds: Een 
A. M. Loring 9, G. W. Randall 7, H.R. Maglathlin 4, C. A. Randall 
5, W. Harrub 6, E. B. Loring5, P. H, Wright 4, L. E. Bradford 4, 
A. G. Churchill 7, G. H. Ran all 5, George Wright 4, Mi. Manter 6; 
total 66. Plymouths—W. C. Hathaway 6, W. D. Bent8, J. C. Fuller 
§, A. 8. Rich 5, G. A. Burgess 6, John Holmes 4, I. i. Jackgon 5, H. 
Wright Dy) HY. Manter 4, James Rogan 5, H. Beytes 8, C, Beytes 5; 

otal 69, 


_ WELLINGTON, Mass., July 24.—The regular shoot of the Well- 
ington Gun Club oceured at its grounds to-day. The first prize win- 
ners were: 1. Six pigeons—Adams. 2. Six pigeons—Swift. 3. Six balls 
—Adamsand Swift. 4. Six bats—Schaefer. 5. Three pairs bats— 
Snow. 6, Three pairs pigeons—Wardwell and Wilson. 7. Fiye 
pigeons—Wilson and Wardwell. 8. Five pigeons—Carver, 9 Wive 
pigeons—Wilson and Swift. 10. Siz blue rocks—Caryer and Schae- 
fer. ll. Five pigeons—Wardwell, 12, Five pigeons—Oliver. 13, 
Vive pigeons—Swift. 

NEWARK, N. J,, July 26.—The Nimrod Club of Newark and 
the Hast Orange Gun Club of Hast-Orange shot on Saturday after- 
noon, July 24, the first of a series of three matches, Saturday's 
mateh was at 10 glass balls each, 18 yds. rise, on the grounds of the 
Nimrod Clih, each club team of nine men, Won by the Nimrod 
Club by 7 balls. The next match will take place on the grounds of 
the Hast Orange Club, the early part of August. 


ST. LOUIS, July 18.—A match took place to-day between the 
Diana and the Central Hunting Clubs at the prunes of the latter. 
*) Peoria blackbirds, 10yds., losers to pay all expenses: 

—< Diana Hunting Club. 


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PHILADELPHIA, July 23.—The crack shots of Philadelphia and 
surrounding towns mustered in force at Olympic Park, on the old 
Lamb Tavern road, to-day, to inaugurate the shooting tournament 
under the auspices of the Globe Shot Company, The principal 
event of the tournament is the contest between the teams repre- 
senting the yarious gun clubs for prestige and prizes. The follow- 
ing named clubs entered.teams of 10 men each: Baltimore, Dela- 
ware and Wawasset clubs, of Wilmington; Camden, Woodbury, 
Montgomery, of Norristown; Matsunk, of Conshohocken: Globe, 
South End and Item, of Philadelphia, and the North End, of Prank- 
ford, which enters two teams or 20men. The match is at 10 clay- 
pigeons and 10 globe flights, 18 and 2lyds. respectively. Six of the 
competing clubs shot to-day withthe following result; 

Delaware Gun Club. Montgomery Gun Club. 
Clays. Globes. Se Cc wis Globes, ‘II. 


G Huber........ 65 6 2 HC Felton...... 2 16 
E Melcher. .... 7 6 do) sA Babz i eas 9 ve 13 
C Unger......... 6 9 15 O K Beyer...... 6 8 14 
C Heinol........ 4 4 & J Ringer........ vs 6 13 
J Jones... 6 q 13. F.C Kremer..... th 8 15 
G Schenck,..... 7 6 18 SSnyder........ 6 6 12 
J Grubb........ 3 8 7 9 J Johnson....... 5 5 10 
L Yéttman...... 5 5 10 Omtz. ..5.5084. 7 ie 14 
W_Opdyke...... 4 8 2 CStanger....... 5 6 il 
A Hambright.., 3 q 10 W A Boncote.., 7 4 ii 
50 65 115 60 59 119 

The Item Gun Club. The Woodbury Gun Club. 
Barron Pee al a oeu 8 3 ll DH Davis...... 0 4 4 
VALE Sis ses yet 7 j4 DHOLp ae eo 6 10 
Pirin 2. Ao, N 5 9 JB Cattell..... ie 8 16 
Campbell....-... 5 9 14 Ji Dayis......- 6 14 
GW. Golcher 3 5 8 EC Cattell,..... 4 5 9 
Weisenberger.. 7 7 14 JE Hightley.... 6 4 10 
Magnire......... 6 12 A W Cattell a 4 7 
C Gildner....... 5 9 14 CB Thackara.. 6 4 10 
Hathershall,... 1 5 6 GW Cattell,.,. 7 7 14 
eath....... 2 5 7 GW H7ynes..... 4 7 il 
48 61 109 55 105 

Camden Gun Club, Baltimore Gun Club. 

J F Armstrong.. 5 8 18 Werstner...-. ~-. 10 6 16 
G K-Cragon 6 5 i efline ,...-.5 ten ek 6 13 
WB Simon..... 5 6 11 Buckbee........ 9 3 12 
J B Pancoast 4 ve 1h aay ee 8 8 16 
GMcMiller...... 7 4 1D | Waithar...... . 6 6 iby 
W H Childs 3 3- 6 Fielers........... 7 4 11 
W Sofield..... eee 5 11 Cleveland....... ve 5 12 
WS Fortiner... 7 7 14 Linthicum...... 6 4 10 
J Turner........ 2 6 8 Wilhelm......:. 8 3 li 
L Willams 4 8 12 Ed Lewes........ 6 2 9 
59. "=" 108 [4 48 Re 


While this contest occupied the attention of the competing teams 
and several hundred spectators, sweepstakes were in progress in 
other parts of the grounds. A. J. Rust, of Philadelphia, walked 
off with the first prize in the individual contest. } ; 

July #4.—The contest was concluded to-day, the Wingohocking 
Gun Club winning by a score of 145 hits to 55 misses. The best in- 
dividual scares were made by YW. Garvin and G. Minner, each 
making 18 hits to2 misses. Following are the scores of to-day : 

awasett Gun Club. Matsunk Gun Club. 
Clays. Globes. T’] Clays. Globes. ue 
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at LVAD x cep gece me q 6 13 CH Cressman.... 5 
Ri Miller. .oc.. 8 10 18 J Hefeenfinger.. 8 7 15 
CG Buckmaster... 7 9 16. PG Garter! a 4 6 10 
W A Hartlove... 7 9 16, SRB Youngs. oot. 9 6 15 
C Mialler......... 4 6 10 -SaS KG 82 10 5 15 
W Buckmaster... 4 8 12 H Knoblet...... 7 8 15 
P Ambold..... f. 6B 8 14 OC Dickenson..... 5 4 12 
R Ogden......... 8 7 15. G Knoblet....... 8 5 13 
CD Sharpless 7 5 12 JO Brien........ 3 7 10 
B TiC ee ts 10 13: W Miller,........ 6 10 16 
61 78 139 68 ik BEY 

Wingohocking Gun Club. South End Club. 
W Garvin....... 9 9 18 Harrison........ 10 9 19 
G Minner....... 9 9 18 EK James........ 6 7 13 
J Thurman..... ro, 5 a el OF hats Ra tae pee » 4 9 13 
T Greenwood... 5 10 15) Gab DSs sis .cee ounas 6 9 15 
H GOollom..... 6 8 14 G Hunter...... 7 § 15 
Glbett, yore. 6 7 13 Swayne......... 5 10 15 
W Brokaw.....,. 5 6 11 WW James,,., 8 tf 15 
H Thurman...-. 8 9 1b al Binalthtve seer eed 5 8 13 
W Say... vo 4 vi 1] Hambleton..... 3 6 9 
G EF Kleinz...... 9 8 ie Malere amare |, 7 5 12 
6 "8 145 61 78 139 
North End Gun Club No. 2, North End Gun Club No. 1, 
ENG ee eon or vi 7 4 A J Ruste... 2.0 8 9 17 
Alset hha poses 9 "t 16 Ai Lumb...... 5 8 13 
Jd Engurtle...... 7 9 16 © Munch........ 5 8 13 
Dudworth ...... 6 5 ll H Ridge....,.... 6 5 11 
Dr Smith....... 7 8 15 AE Folsom..... 7 7 14 
S Richards...... 8 3 9 J Wolstencroft. 4 4 8 
C Kohs......... ear 9 16 J Lackey........ 6 8 13 
G Elmer........ 5 8 18 BE Edwards...... 8 7 15 
W EH Soley...... 5 6 11 W Bancroft..... 5 " 12 
WM Pack...... 7 9 16 W Wolstencroft 10 9 19 
1 1387 63 72 185 
Quaker City Gun Club. Globe Gun Club. 

C A Meyers..... 8 8 ll § Barand........ 3 vi 10 
H French....... 3 9 12 WE Kelly. 9 6 15. 
J L Brewer ee 9 18 G Adams... 4 5 9 
Reis...... . 10 8 18 J Meany........ 5 5 10 
KR Welsh... Ear 5 10 D Conaway 2 4 6 
W Shuster. an di 5 10 H Rache........ 5 5 10 
S088 ope 5 7 12 J Lowry . 6 7 18 
J O’Harra . 9 6 15 AC Alman...,.. 1 6 va 
G Weaver.. A 6 10 J Kelly..... eye UD 6 11 
¥F Shepherd..... 4 9 18 J Movtrison..... ao 8 i 
57 val 129 43 59 102 


ST. LOUIS, July 17.—Members of the gun club held a shoot at 
the Compton Avenue Park to-day. Ties divided in every case. 
et Peoria, blackbirds: 


WOIERS . beckiee sao ladas- 100101IUN10—7 Wells..., .::...---... 1011011010—6 
Wilson..........-... .1111301010—7 Brown........... , ..»,1000000000—L 
five Peoria blackbirds: é 
COBB ha akes st oearcpeers 1H—3 MecClellan...............- 11000—2 
Bradford <4. -secee eek ok O110I—3 Wiilson....-..-..-..0ceeeee 00 
J2 tin Pass | eee a Bn el 001—3 Dr Spencer.........-....+4 000L0—1 
eee Ea ae Oat oy ir Machel. «qe tee 10000—1 
Ten Peoria blackbirds S.t 
BVVIGLE Ro tat cc tere is Sloe 1 111111111110 Sieminski....... ....0111101001— 6 
Mr Michel.... ...... W1iN0N— 9 Liebmann.......... 0101110011— 6 
PYVIISON ook seesaw cree 111001N01— 7 Bradford............ 1010100100— 4 
@lark.......,..+. «+, OLQUIOTIIII— 4% Coles... 2.1.2... 1100110010— 5 
awkKit <5 «<2 ,, 1000100010— 8 Dr Spencer.....:... 0001000000— 1 | 
SSacceeseseess-++-O11001010I— 5 McClellan.....-..-. O110100101— 5 


FOREST AND STREAM, 


Fiye live birds, ground trap, both barrels, 30yds: 
ra) 


Batess aid sae qe 12112—5 TISON, eae ee eo else 111—5 
Brow alee oe ws.-s-ellJ11'—5§ Coles.....-., .11201—4. 
GLEE Torte steer aes nee Lee —h: Beck... ssc 21012—4 
CINE ee ee ere eek 2101—5 ~Rankin.....;._... .20011—3 


THE GOTHAM GUN OLUB has been organized with H. M, 
King, Pres,; H. T, Oxuard, Vice-Pres.; GC. Ww. Cushier, Sec. and 
Treas.; J, Conner, Captain, and Dr, A. F. King,Lieut. 


WORCESTER, Mass., July 21—There was a goodly number of 
he Sportsmen’s Club who went to Rutland yesterday. Friends 
were also present from other places, and a general good time fol- 
lowed. The long ride and the pure bracing air from off the hills of 
the town, which is the center of the State, gave all a good appe- 
tite. Over one hundred were present at dinner, During the day 
very many tried their hand with clay-pigeons, glass balls and 
bats. The day, as a whole, was a very enjoyable one. 
= te ae CARYER is traveling with Cole’s circus company in 
akota, 


Ganaeing. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to ForEsT AND 
STREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same. Oanoeisis and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to ForusT AND StREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fiitings, and all items 
relating to the sport. 


FIXTURES. 


AuvGust. 
Mohican Races every Thursday 18—27—A,C,A, Meet, Grindstone. 
through the season. 21. Lake St. Louis, Annual, La- 
. New York, Sailing Trophy. chine. 
- Brooklyn, Paddling. 


. Brooklyn, Paddling. 


SEPTEMBER. 

: 18. Brooklyn, Sailing Races, 

. New York, International, 25. Brooklyn, Challenge Cup, 

- New York, Sailing Trophy. | 25. New York, Sailing Trophy. 
OCTOBER. 

. New York, Fall Regatta, 


7 Flaw -a-2 


GRINDSTONE AGAIN. AUG. 13-27. 


-OOKING backward it seems hardly possible that a whole year 
has elapsed since the big camp-fire went out on the hill, and 
the white tents disappeared from its foot in a few short hours; and 
that two weeks from to-day we shall be making again the journey 
that all look forward to with such pleasure. That from all points, 
north, south, east and west, from the Ohio and Alleghany, the 
broad lakes and the Canadian rivers, from the Hudson, the Dela- 
ware and the Connecticut, hurrying by rail or steamer, or more 
fortunate, idling along by canoe, comes a band of eager pilgrims to 
their great Mecca, the A. C. A. meet. Brief as it is, the time seems 
Jong until the little pier in Hel Bay will open into yiew, a cheer 
from the hill will greet the new arrivals, and the hurry and 
bustle of welcomes, inquiries, answers, teut pitching, introductions, 
unpacking, and launching forarun to Squaw Point, will begin. 
This year promises to be a notable one in the Association annals, 
as the general interest in canoeing and in the meet has grown 
greatly since last summer, whilea special interest is added by the 
yisit for the first time to this country of a party of English canoe- 
ists. The trophy race also will afford additional interest to canoe- 
ists and spectators. : 

A very large attendance is expected, but there are many who 
should be there who as yet do not intend to come. There area 
very large number of clubs and individuals who even now do not 
fully understand the end and aims of the Association, and to 
them we can only give the advice to come once and see what it is 
aud what it is doing for canoeing. In every club, even the sniall- 
est, there should be at least one member who can afford time and 
money for the trip, and it will be to the direct benefit of the club 
to send a representative to the Soe. even if the expense has to be 
partly borne by the club. As will be seen by the following rates, 
the expense of RE Aa will vary from §10 to $20 for ordi- 
nary distances. While in camp the cost of living is $1 per day, or 
as low as 40 or 50 cts, if the canoeist camps and cooks for himself, 
asmost do. No man who has not visited a camp can understand 
fully what canoeing is, nor can he, by reading or other means, gain 
sofulla knowledge of modern canoes and their improvements. 
Boats of every kind may be seen and tried, sails and gear of all 
sorts may be examined, canoeists of all shades of opinion and 
from all localities may be met, and in no other place can such 

leasant and lasting friendships be formed as among the mem- 

ers of the A, C. A., drawn together solely by a common love of 
abel SHOnE and a devotion to the elevating influences of an out- 
oor life. 

It is desirable this year to make as large a turnout as possible in 
honor of our visitors and also to do credit before them to the Na- 
tional Association, of which itsfounders and members are so justly 
proud, and we urge every canceist who can doso to be present, and 
eyery club tosend one or more representatives. With its late 
rapid growth questions are constantly arising as to the policy 
and future course of the Association, which it is yery desirable 
should be discussed and voted on by all sections in order to retain 
the national character, but thiscan only be done by the presence 
of a thoroughly representative body gathered from all points. Last 
season a very important cliange was made, looking to the establish- 
ment of other branches, and the canoeists of New England have 
already taken a step in the direction of a local branch. Whatform 
the matter will take is as yet uncertain, but itis highly desirable 
that all sections be represented in whateyer attion is taken, espe- 
cially the West, Whatever the outcome of this movement may be 
there is no danger that it will imperil the interests in the present 
A. C, A. or that it will injure the meets. The probabilities are that 
it will greatly strengthen canoeing locally and provide meets at 
several points which can be reached with little time and at small 
expense by a large number. As we haye frequently pointed ont, such 
a plan, if carried out under the leadership of the A. ©. A., can but 
strengthen it, bringing in more members and each division work- 
ing up more thoroughly its local field, while no member will feel 
bound to attend his home meet. The presence of the officers at 
any meet will make it the main event of the year and draw to- 
gether the same good friends from many places who now look at 
the A. C. A. camp as the pleasantest part of the year, when old 
friends and companions meet freely together. ith some such 
plan as this in prospect we can invite all canoeists to join the camp 
at Grindstone and can assure them of a hearty welcome. How to 
get there may be learned from the following circular from Com- 
modore Rathbun: 

To the Members of the A, C. A-: F ‘ 

GENTLEMEN—! beg to advise that the following transportation 
arrangements have made, viz.: 4 

New York Central & Hudson River R. R.—From the following 
points to Clayton and return, canoes and camp outfit free: New 
York $12.50, Yonkers $12.50, Sing Sing $12.50, Newburgh $11, Pough- 
keepsie $10.50, Rhinebeck $10, Albany $8, Troy $8, Schneectady $8, 
Amsterdam $7.50, Auburn $6, Rochester $7, Buitalo $2.50, Niagara 
Falls $9.50. ‘Tickets on sale from Aug. 2 to >7, and good until Sept. 
1, Membership certificates must be presented. For further infor- 
mation apply to Mr. M. C. Roach, 415 Broadway, New York. 

West Shore R. R.—New York $12.50 Highland $10.50, Kingston 
$10, Albany $8, Port Jackson $7.50, Rochester $7, Buffalo a0.0) 
Wiagara Falls $9.50. Tickets on sale from Aug. % to 27, and 00 
until Sept, 1. Membership certificates must be presented. Canoes 
and camp outfit free. For further information, apply to Mr. Henry 
Monett, Gen, Pass. Agt., New York, N.Y. j 

Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburgh R. h.—Utiea, $5, Syracuse via 
Cape Vincent $5, Rochester via Charlotte $6.25, Niagara Falls via 
Lewiston $7.25, Canton $2.70, Oswego #4. Canoes and camp ontft 
free. Tickets on sale from Aug, 10 and good until Sept, 1; mem- 
‘bership tickets must be presented, For further information apply 
to Theo, Butterfield, General Passenger Agent, Oswego, N. Y. 
Note—The Utica & Black River Railway is now operated by this 
company. ee, 

HONORE Albany R. R.—Pare to Albany from points on this line 
will be (2) two cents per mile each way. Apply to Mr. A, 5. Han- 
son, General Passenger Agent, Boston, for orders for the special 
tickets. 

New York, Ontario & Western R. R.—From New York to Clayton 
and return, $12.50. Canoes and camp outfitfree. Tickets good 
until Oct. 1, For further information apply to Mr. J.C. Anderson, 
General Passenger Agent, 18 Exchange place, New York city._ 

New York, Chicago & St. Louis R, R—Special rates will be given 
on application to Mr. B. ¥. Horner, General Passenger Agent at 
Cleveland, Ohio. 

Gentral Vermoiut R. R.—No arrangements yet made, Address 
Mr. 8. W. Cummings, General Passenger Agent, St. Albans, Vt. 

Grand Trunk BR. R.—From the following points to Gananoque and 


- > —_ i 


[Jury 29, 1886, 


return, canoes and camp outfit free, 144 single fares for round trip: 


Hamilton, Whitby, Lindsay, Montreal. Toronto, Peterboro, Deser- 
onto, Cobourg, Lakefield, Brockville. Tickets on sale from Aug. 1 
and good until Ang, 21. 

Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co.—From the following points to 
Clayton and return, canoes and camp outfit free, one sngle fare 
and a half, including meals and berths, except between Monireal 
and Quebec where meals and berths are extra: Toronto, Kingston, 
Brockyille, Montveal and Quebec, Membership certificates tsi; 
be presented. All canoe and camp equipage carried free will he at 
owner's risk against damage of any kind. 

The railways are prepared to supply special baggage cars when 
the number of canoes to be shipped warrant it. Twould suggest 
the advisability of members taking advantage of this offer len 
Dassitle; the danger of boats being dameced in a special car being 

All freight for the camp from the United Statesshould be shi ed 
to the care of Mr. T. Palen, Clayton, N. ¥,, Agent R. W. & O. HR, 
and from Canada to the care of Mr. B. Barber, Gatanoque, Ont., 
Agent The Thousand Islands R. R. 

Ishall he pleased to assist any member of the Association in 
Securing further special rates on being advised. 

DESERONTO, Ont., July 23. F.S. RatHBUN, Commodore. 


CLUB AND OFFICERS’ 
EMI een ave Stream : 
notice an item in the June American Canoeist in revard to 
officers’ Hags—alluding to those of the A, O, A. and the Ni GW York 
C. O, being similar—and suggesting that all clubs adopt similar 
ones, Our club, the Oakland, has adopted simple and efficient, 
devices to distinguish the officers, without necessitating the use 
of a separate flag, yiz., Commodore, a blue anchor; Vice-Conimo- 
dore, a red anchor; Secretary, a red quill, The device is neatly 
painted or worked on the face of one white star. It seems to me 
nearly eyery club flag which I have seen could very easily have 
the same little anchor or quill tucked in somewhere without spoil- 
ing the symmetry of the design, and make a very neat general 
device for the officers’ flags throughout the country, 
OAKLAND, Cal., July 8, W. W. Brow, Com. Oakland 0. C. 
[tt was suggested at one time thatin place of flying the A. GO. AY 
and club flags, each club whose members belonged to the A. C. A. 
should incorporate in its flag the colors of the Association ; for 
instance, a red and white triangle in the u per corner, like the 
Union Jack in our National ensign, Both this plan and that of 
our correspondent are good, in that they reduce the number of 
flags while denoting all that is necessary. 


FLAGS. 


A NEW FOLDING CENTERBOARD. 


E have received from the inventor, Mr. T, Brough, of Gana- 
noque, Can., a new centerboard for canoes and skiffs which, 
on examination, seems {to possess some valuable features. In gen- 
eral plan it isa fanboard with five leaves or blades, but the lower 
one is double, forming a box about 5-16in, thick and beveled on its 
lower edge, in which the other leaves fold, Itis claimed that the 
stiffness of the board is greatly increased and that it is the same 
on each tack. Another advantage is that the hoard when Iiwered 
forms 4 perfect sector of a circle, with no triangular space left 
open between the after end and keel, while there is no chance to 
foul with lines or weeds. The blades are pivoted at the fore end 
and raised and lowered by a separate lever inclosed in a compact 
casting soldered to the top of the box, and making a joint which is 
watertight. We haye not had tho opportunity to put the board to 
an actual sailing: test, but after a careful examination there seems 
to be no reason why it should not work most satisfactorily. It is 
made in three sizes, 23% 344 box, 24%4and 27x44, the bladés being 
22x4, 25x46 and 2%xh, Itis attached to a flat keel by eutting a, 
slot and screwing the metal trunk down on the keel or keelsou. 
The board is operated by a detached wrench used on either side. 


THE COMING A. C. A. MEET. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Within two weeks of your next issue the sixth annual meet of 
the A. O. A. will be in progress, I wonder if-each member has a 
realizing sense of thisfact, To any who haye not, or who are in 
doubt about attending, [ would address myself most urgently, for 
this will be a most important year in the Association's history, and 
a very large attendance is to be desired. 

The air recently has been full of a vague fecling of doubt whieh 
is Sradually solidifying into the assertion “this year’s will be the 
last general meet of the A. C..A.” he only visible stound for 
such a belief is the action of the New England clubs in forming « 
“division.” Why should we assume that the whole Association is 
to be split up into small branches? We still have Canada and the 
three States of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, even if 
the West chooses to separate, which,so far as I have been in- 
formed, has not been determined upon as yet. If these hold to- 
gether, asl for one sincerely hope they will, their future camps 
should carry sufficient interest to draw a larger or smaller attend- 
ance from other quarters, and so still retain something of national 
importance; whereas a smaller sub-division will result simply in a 
series of local meets, and nothing more than the name will be lett 
of the A, C. A. 

Thaye written some of my own opinions upon the present situ- 
ation, whether others will agree with me can only be learned by 
the presence of a full representation at the annual meeting on 
Grindstone Island on the 27th of August. Let each individual 
make a special effort to be in camp. Let the strong clubs send 
each a full delegation. And let each man give some thought to the 
questions which must arise, and be prepared with his counsel and 
his vote to join in their determination, READE W. BAILEY. 


ROYAL C. C.—A maitch was sailed on Saturday last, open to any 
description of canoe, under girth measurement rating, for two 
prizes, presented by Major Howland Roberts; 


Nautilus. .-..: Mr. Baden Powell. Sabrina..--- Mr, Rede Turner. 
Pearl 1885.... Mr. HE. B. Tredwen. Spindrift...Major Roberts. 
Akaroa....... Mr. A. B. Ingram. oamfeck...Mr. H. W. Roberts. 


Pear] 1886.... Mir. W. Stewart, 
Anonyma....-Mr.R. H, Harrison. 

All started except Spindrift and Foamfleck, who arrived too 
late. With such a good entry it was a pity that the wind was so 

altry, and rendered anything like true sailing out of the question, 
Xr. Stewart, in the 1886 Pearl, took the lead from the first, and 
was never headed, finaly winning by 150yds. The times of the 
rounds were as under: 


Oatspaw...., Mr, Langdon Down, 


1st Round. 2d Round. MTinish. 
Pearl 1886. i. scesceses ees pattethate een 4 48 00 5 14 00 5 39 30 
Nautilus. .........- ROC ARES PEP 4 52 00 5 19 30 5 44 30 
Cats. : heehee s- seli eg, S50 4p009 4 20 00 4 50 00 
IPGaDLRBB EELS lea RT Vos ORE 4 58 00 5 al a0 5 55 00 
Wf SE WOT: ee etn SA Bde aot: 5 02 00 5 34 00 6.03 00 
Sih aunt ea ae Se RRP Re an 2 5 04 80 5 37 U0 6 04 U0 
PAT GIy een eon ete eer - Not timed. 


All were more or Jess hampered by the crowd of rowing boats 

assing up the reach, Saturday afternoon being a rather bad time 
For sailing on the Thames.—Field, July 17. 

BROOKLYN C. C. CHALLENGE CUP.—The fifth race for this 
trophy came off on July 24, at 4 o'clock, at Bay Ridge, the holder, 
Mr. Whitlock, being challenged by Mr. 0. V. R. eee Rigs 
limited to 7dft., course twice around a 1}ém. triangular course. 
Mr. Whitlock in the Guenn_was_ never headed, making the yery 
quick time of 35m, 30s. Mr. Wilkin’s wresting third place 
from Mr. Schuyler was a remarkable piece of handling, as his 
Canadian canoe carries but 35ft. in her two:sails, and he won his 
place on the last two legs. We are all coming to smooth skins 
here. Give them a chance and they win every time, A paddling 
race followed, won by Mr. Schuyler: 

Sailing Challenge Cup, 


Start, lst Round. Finish. _ Time. 

Guenn, W. Whitlock,.....--.. 4 49 00 06 30 erat 35 al) 

Minx, M. V. Broakaw........:- 44900 509380 52945 89 45 

Tip Top, Bie Wal kai eee oS 44900 51015 630.80 41 30 

Lone Star, C. V. R. Schuyler..4 4930 51000 6838200 42 30 

Edna, ©. Balmanno............ 44930 51280 53300 4830 
Nettie, Mr. Wards...s.2..0...4. 45000 51300 5 35 00 

Paddling % Mile. c 

Start. Finish. Time. 

Lone Star, C. V. R. Schuyler.....:-:.6 08 00 615 45 05, 45 

Tip Top, R. J. Wilkin... 2.44.54 ..6 08 00 6 14 00 05 00 

Minx, M. V. Brokaw.......-..........6 08 00 6 15 00 07 00 


QUAKER CITY C. C.—The Q. C. OC, C. held its regular semi- 
annual meeting on June 30, at which the following officers were 
elected ta serve the ensuing six months; S, L, Leary, Com.; Jas. 
H. Barton, Vice-Com.; A, A. Jackson, Sec.Treas. The club isina 
fiourishing condition, numbering twelve active members and nine 
canoes, Canoe house at Cooper’s Point, N. J,, adjoining the Phila, 
C. C, houses, Our sailing device is a red clover leaf, -, ACLOSS, 
in peak of mainsail. Club signal is a pointed burgee 12x isin, fiel 
of blue, partly covered by a red triangle 9x12in, The date for the 
sailing and paddling races has not been definitely fixed, 


. 


1 


JULY 29, 1886.| 


HARRISBURG GC, C. ORUISE.—The Haxrisburs C. Ov has just 
finished a cruise of 9 days down the Susquehanna, leaving Harris- 
burg on July 13and reaching Baltimore on July 22. Six canoeists 
composed the party, Com. W.W. Sayford, Vice-Com, G. G, MeHar- 
land, and Messrs, Snyder, Flukinger, Piteairn and Newby. The 
distance run was 116 miles and the canoes were of canvas, Some 
yeryrough weather was met with onthe bay, but allarrived safely. 
They returned by rail to Harrisburg. 

A. C. A, MEMBERSHTP.—The list of names is still growing at a 

eater rate than ever before, Thenew ones this week are Messrs. 

| Perry Sherwood, Sele At Conn.; Wm. C. Sterling, Pough- 
keepsie, N. Y.; Clarence E, Wells, Canton, N. Y.; A. K. Strong, 
Og ensbu ig, N. ¥.; 5. H, Kirkpairick,, Philadelphia, Pa. Sehuy- 
lerville, N. Y.,is now a money-order office, and remittances to 
Secretary Neidé miy be made through it, 

OSHKOSH ©. C.—The officers lately elected are: Commodore 
Otto Schloert; Vice-Commodore, W. A. Radford; Secretary and 
Treasurer, Gus Timm, The club has lately completed a new 
boat hovse 22x40ft, On June 17 the annual regatta was held on 
Lake Winnebago, A high wind prevailed and only two canoes 
started, Rene, Will Sessions; and Meta, Gus A. Timm, After a 
very rough sail Meta won in 40m,, with Rena 3m. lis. astern, 


PEQUOT C. C.—On June 19 the Pequot C.C., of New Haven, 
Gonn., was organized with the following officers; Commodore, h. 
P. Wakeman; Vice-Commodore, F. P. Sherwood; Secretary and 
Treasurer, F, P. Lewis. The club desires to unite as far as possible 
the canoeists of the north shore of the Sound, and to that end in- 
vites correspondence with other canocists and extends to them 
such aid asit cam give, The burgee is a white field with red Greek 
eross with white center, 


Pachting. 


FIXTURES. 


JULY, 
80. L, ¥. R. A,, Belleville. 51, Beverly, Cham., Swampscott. 
31. Sandy Bay, Ladies’, See 31, Hull, Cruise, Bastward. 
UQGUST, 
2. Sandy Bay, Open, Rockport. 11. Great Head Ladies, Winthrop 
2. L. R. A. Kingston. 14. Sandy Bay, Club, Squam. 


- 


4. N.Y. ¥. C., Annual Cruise. 14. Hull, Open, Mull. 

6. L, ¥, R.A., Oswego. 14, Beverly, Cham., Nahant, 

%. Corinthian, Open, Marble- 14-29, Quaker City, An. Cruise. 
head. 21. Beverly, Open, Marblehead. 


?. Beverly, Club, Mon, Beach. 
7. Quincy, Club. 


24. Great Head, Cham.Winthrop 
25. Hull, Ladies’, Hull, 


& Quaker City, Review. 25. Corinthian,Club,Marblehead 

9. Great Head, Club, Winthrop, 28, Hull, Cham., Hull. 

10, L. Y. R. A., Toronto, 25. Sandy Bay, Open, Squam, 

SEPTEMBER. 

2. Boston, Cup, City Point. 11. Corinthian, Sweepstake,Mar- 

3. Quiney, Club. blehead, 

4. Beverly, Open, Marblehead, 11. Sandy Bay, Sweep., Glouces- 

4. Corinthian, Champion, Mar- 17. Toledo, Pen,, Toledo. 
blehead, 18. Sandy Bay Club, Rockport. 

6. Newark, Open, 18. Great Head, Club, Winthrop. 

6. Quaker City Cup, ed, Class, 19, Quaker City, Review, Cruise. 

8. Great Head, Club, Winthrop. 25, Eudfalo, Clith, Lake Erie. 

lj. Hull, Cham,, Hull. 28. Beverly, Club, Nahant. 


BEVERLEY, ¥o Gi 


Vr following programme for the open regatta of the Beverly 

Y. C. to be held at Marblehead on Sept, 4, starting at 12:10 P, 
M., is given in full, as the race promises to be the largest ever held, 
and should invite many outside entries. There are plenty of fast 
yachts about New York which are eligible in the various classes 
and which are perfectly well able to make the trip, and once in 
New England waters they will find other races and prizes worth 
competing for. The full programme is as follows: 

The prizes will be cash, and second, third, fourth and fifth prizes 
will be given only where three, four, five, six or more yachts, re- 
spectively, start. The prizes will be as follows: First class G.B. 
—Wirst $40, second $25, third $20. First class, keels—First, #40, 
second $25, third $20. Second class, C. B.—First: $40, second $20, 
third $15, Second class, keels—First $40, second $20, third $15, 
fourth $10, Third class, C. B,—Wirst $30, second $20, third ue 
fourth $10. Third class, keels—First $50, second $20, third $15. 
Pourth class, C, B.—First £30,second $20, third £15, fourth 410, fifth 

5, Fourth class, keels—Pirst $30, second $20, third $15, fourth $10, 

fth $5, Wifth class, keels—First $30, second $20, third $15, fourth 
$10, fifth $5, The prizes will be sailed for with the time allowance 
of the Beyerly Yacht Club. The race will be flying, the yachts 
crossing a line between the judges’ yacht and stakeboat moored 
off the astern Yacht Club House. Race will be sailed under the 
N. EB. ¥. R. Associatian and the time allowance of the Beverly 
Yacht Club. Time allowance will be based _on waterline length. 
and 1-5 overliang aft, but classification will be based on waterline 
length, The race, however, is open to any boat, whether belonging 
to any elub or not, and with or without the N. H. Y. R. Association 
numbers on their sails. : ; F 

As soon as the courses are decided on, white flags bearing their 
numbers will be displayed on the judges’ yacht. Six whistles will 
be blown for the start, as follows, each class having ten minutes 
in which to cross the line: 120, first or’ preparatory signal, three 
sharp whistles five minutes before the start, when a blue fag will 
be hoisted; 12:15, second signal, a long whistle, when blue flag will 
be lowered; start for first class, centerboards and keels; ten min- 
utes allowed to cross the line; 12:25, third signal, a long whistle, 
second class centerboards and keels to start; limit for first class 
12:35; fourth signal, a long whistle, third class centerboards and 
keels to start; limit for second class, 12:45; fifth signal,a long 
whistle, fourth class centerboardsand keels to start; limit for third. 
class, 12:55; sixth signal, a long whistle, fifth class to start, ten min- 
WER being allowed in which to cross the line; limit for fourth 
class. 

The first class shall include all yachts measuring over 30ft. and 
not over 40ft. waterline; all yachts measuring over 25ft. and not 
over 80ft. shallform the second class; those measuring over 21ft. 
and not over 25ft. shall form the third class; all yachts measuring 
over 17f%. and not over 21ft. shall form the fourth class, and those 
of 17ft. and under the fifth class. In the first, second, third and 
woe classes separate prizes will be awarded to centerboards and 

feels, 

Sails—Sails will he carried as follows in the fourth and fifth 
classes: Schooners and cutters, mainsail, foresail and jib; sloops, 
mainsail and jib; catboats, maimsail. No restrictions in regard to 
sails in the first, second and third classes. _ 

Crews—The club rule, requiring the yachts to be sailed by mem- 
hers of the club, will be waived for this regatta. Yachts to be 
allowed to carry men as follows: One for every 5ft. sailing length 
and fractional part thereot. 

Ballast—No trimming by dead weight allowed during the race. 

Entries—A]l yachts, whether belonging to the club or not, must 
enter in writing, giving name of yacht, owner, club or port, rig, 
GC, B. or I., length on waterline and overhang aft. HEniries must 
be sent to the secretary of the Regatta Committee on or before 2 
o'clock P. M., Fridry, Sept. 3, addressed to W. Lloyd Jeffries 
Swampscott, or 78 Devonshire street, Boston. No entrance fee will 
he charged. 


Yachts having certificates of length on waterline from the meas- 


urer of any yacht cltzb will report their length to the secretary of 
the Regatta Committe; all other should be at the starting point in 
time to be measured; the club reserving the right to remeasure any 
yacht, and in case of conflict of measurement to take its own. 

Protesis—All protests must be made to the judges’ boat within 
half an hour after the race. 

The courses ave, for First Class—l. From starting point, leaving 
black buoys Nos.5and 7 on starboard, Half-Way Rock on star- 
board, Pie Rock stakes (three red buoys) on starboard, stakehoat 
off Spindle Rock at entrance to Swampscott Harhor, on port, Pig 
Rock stakes and. Half-Way Rock on port, black buoys 3 and 5 on 
per to judges’ yacht—19 miles. 2. From starting point, leaving 

lack buoys Nos. 5 and3 on starboard, Tom Moore’s Rock, Tinker’s 
Island, Roaring Bull and Big Rock stakes on starboard, Whistling 
buoy off the Graves on port, Half-Way Rock on port, black buoys 
3 and 5 on port to judges’ yacht—20}4 miles. $. From starting point, 
leaving black buoys Nos. 5 and 3 onstarboard. Half-Way Rock on 
starboard, Whistling buoy off the Graves on starboard, ‘Pig Rock 
stakes, Roaring Bull, Tinker’s Island, Tom Moore’s Rock and black 
buoys No. 8 and 5 on port, toa judges’ yacht—2014 miles. 

For Second Class—4. 
Nos.5 and 3 on starboard, Tom Moore’s Rock, Tinker’s Island, 
aponone as and Pig Rock stakes on starboard, stake boat north 
of Ege Rock on port, Half-Way Rock on port, black buoys Nos. 3 
and 5 on port, to judges’ yacht—1534 miles. 5, Leaving black buoys 
WNos.5 and 8 on starhoard, stakeboat north of Hee Rock an star- 
board, Pig Rock stakes, Roaring Bull, Tinker’s Island, Tom 
Moore’s Rock, and black buoys Nos.3 and 5 on port, to judges’ 
yacht—i6%4 miles. 6. From starting point, leaving black buoys 5 
and3,'Tom Moore's rock, Tinker’s Island, Roaring Bull and Pig 


From starting point, leaving black buoys | B 


AND STREAM, 


FOREST 


Rock stakes on starboard, stakeboat off Spindle Rock at entrance 
to Swampscott harbor on port, Pig Rock stakes, Roaring Bull, 
Tinker’s Island, Tom Moore’s Roek, and black buoys 3 and 5 on 
port, to Judges’ yacht—ls!4 miles, 7. Prom starting point, leaving 

lack buoys 5 and 3, Tom Moore's Rock, Vinker’s is and, Roaring 
Bull, and Pig Rock stakes on statboard, stakeboat north of Ngee 
Rock and stakeboat off Spindle Rock (LSC bE) on starboard, 
Pig Rock stakes, Roaring Bull, Tinker’s Island, Tom Moore’s rock 
and black buoys 3 and 4 on port to judges’ yacht—ls4 miles. 8. 
Same as 10. 9. Same as 11, 

For Third Class—10. Leaving red buoy No, 6 on starboard, Bow- 
ditch’s ledge beacon on starboard, red buoy No. 2 on Gale's ledge 
on starhourd, stakeboat anchored off southeast breakers on sta- 
board, Half-Way tock on starboard, blacis buoys Nos. 3 and 5 on 
port, to judges’ yachts 1044 miles, 11, Leaving black buoys 6 and 
8 on starboard, Half-Way Rock, stakeboat anchored off southeast 
breakers, red buoy No. 2 on Gale's ledge, Bowditch’s ledge beacon 
and red buoy No. 6 on port, to judges’ yacht; 1016 miles. 12. Leav- 
ing black buoys § and 3, Tom Moore’s rock, Tinker’s Island and 
Roaring Bull on starboard, buoy on other breaker off Pig rocks on 
port, Half-Way rock on port, buoyss and5 on port, to judges’ 

racht; 10 miles. 18, Leaving buoys ( and 8, Half-Way rock and 
ae on outer Pig breaker on starboard, Roaring Bull, Tinker’s 
Island, Tom. Moore’s rock and buoys3 and} on port, io judges’ 
yacht; 10 miles, j 

For Fourth and Fifth Classes—l4. Leaving black buoys 5 and 3 on 
starboard, stakeboat one mile south of Marbleliead rock on port, 
Satan buoy on port, Gooseberry ledge buoy on port, Martin’s Rock 
buoy and black buoy No. 5 on port, to judges’ yacht; 784 miles, 165. 
Leaving black buoy 5, Martin’s rock buoy, G onseberity ledge buoy, 
Satan buoy and stakeboat one mile south. of Marblehead rock on 
starboard, blick buoys 3 and 5 on port, to judges’ yacht, 194 miles. 
16. Leaying red buoy No. 6 on starboard, Bowditch’s ledge beacon 
ov port, stakeboat off Curtis Point on port, black buoys 7, 5 and 3 
on starboard, black buoy on Selman’s berth on starboard, to judges’ 
yacht; 714 miles. 17. Leaving black buoy on Selman’s berth on 
port, blacle buoys Nos. 3,4 and 7 on port, stakeboat off Curtis Point 
on starboard, Bowditch’s ledge beacon on starboard, red buoy No. 
6on port, to judges’ yacht; 746 miles. Note to courses 16 and 17. 
Black buoys 3,5 and’ are the regular port buoys at entrance to 
Beverly harbor. ‘ 

The following gentlemen haye kindly consented to act as judges: 
BE. V. R. Thayer, W. A. Jeffries, Daniel Appleton, Gouveneur Kort- 
rizht, John Dane, George A. Goddard, W. Lloyd Jeffries. The 
Regatta Committee are Messrs. George A, Goddard, chairman; 
Charles Francis Adams, 8d; John Dane, George H, Lyman, Ja., 
W. Lloyd Jeffries, secretary. 


The 110th regatta, the second for the Buzzard’s Bay pennant, 
was sailed at Monument Beach July 24in a very heavy 8, ty . wind, 
The race in each class was very exciting, all the hoats haying in 
three or four reefs. In first class Mattie and Surprise had ih nip 
and tuck for pennant, but off the black huoy near the start the 
lacing on Mattie’s colt parted, letting the head of the sail go clear 
of the gaff except at the corners, This, of course, proved a serious 
handicap to windward. In second class Flirt at once took a good 
lead, but when three-quarters of the way to the windward mark 
shipped a heavy sea and lost several minutes pumping out, giving 
Beatrice time to catch her. From here in it was a very closé race 
between Ramona, a new boat, properly in third class, but chose to 
start in second class, She was short-handed aud dropped astern 
so after going round the course went home to her moorings an 

did not eross finish line. In third class size told, and Fannie and 
Eleanor both overpowered Petrel, though the latter saved second 
place on allowance. Mystery in jibing around last buoy got her 
gafl caught over the masthead, and came in under a triangular 
sail, Courses as usual, 11 miles in first and second classes, 7/4 in 
third. Judges’ yacht, Maude, B. ¥.0. Judge, W. Lloyd Jeifries. 

_ FIRST OLASS CATS. 


Length. Actual. 


SUEDEIS@smer setae ences etee Fbeoereee: 27.03 1 59 27 148 54 
WEAR HLCM pew aoe een ee hee egesege os nied 28.10 1 59 53 ab trio} 55) 
SECOND, GLASS CATS, 

LOGET Ts READ ety RES Sor Ene ye 22202 2.12 07 1 59 14 
BG HRIGGr eee ee ort ee vi bitenteendd on cles 24.10 212,138 1 58 55 
TSHR bs oe foe ate Weis sate oenerts aeeh Oe 2 17 08 2 03 01 

Riaiitolici tee ct) wiv eee ail peer ists 24.01 Withdrew. 

THIRD GLASS GATS, 
BySTATALE! |, Hemsted es aisetia eet eb og ets a 23.10 1 37 37 1 27 42 
PalGaaTOlssdue) cichiaae a oa lise deee es ees are 23.08 1 38 27 1 28 23 
TEESE ee reee BU ce ATER Cee ars 20.07 1 41 28 1 28.20 
Mystery..... «me PO i ePLEE ght AP OU PAs il 1 45 32 1 33 41 


i cr. iva 
Surprise, Beatrice and Fannie take firsts, Flirt and Petrel take 
seconds, Fannie takesand holds pennant, Surprise and Flirt take 
pennants, tieing Mattie and Lestris. 
BLuE with A GoLup CASTLE, 


INTERLAKE Y. A. CRUISE AND RACES. 


HE first annual meet_of the Interlake Yachting Association, 
held at Detroit and Put-in-Bay from July 5 to 11 inclusive, 
was without doubt the largest and most successful meeting of 
yachtsmen ever held on fresh water, and one that would have been 
a credit to many of the older clubs of the eastern coast. Organ- 
ized only last season by the Cleveland, Toledo and Michigan yacht 
clubs, it has since added to its list the Ohio, Put-in-Bay and Mon- 
roe clubs, probably being the direct means of the formation of the 
last named two, and now has enrolled upon its membership repis- 
ter upward of 600 active members, and a fleet consisting of 12 
steam yachts, 10 schooners, 56 sloops and 4 cutters. The object of 
this Association isto bring together annually, for one week at 
least, allthe yacht clubs of the lakes, and by holding regattas, 
squadron sails, afternoon cruises, etc., not only create a more ex- 
tended acquaintanceship among yachtsmen but also promote 
yachting interests in general. 
The annual cruise of {his season opened on. Monday, July 5, with 
a regatta for the second, fourth and fifth classes, on Lake St, Clair, 
but owing to an extremely light breeze the yachts failed to make 
the course in the prescribed time, and the race had to be resailed 
on the following day. On some accounts this was a disappoint- 
ment to many; but, taken upon the whole, perhaps the postpone- 
ment was beneficial to the Interlake, for it enabled the judges to 
start the largest number of yacntsin one regatta ever kKnoyn to 
the lakes, the race for first and third classes haying also been set 
for that day, thereby greatly increasing the number of starters, 
The course sailed was twenty-one milesin length, triangular shape, 
starting from a buoy off Grosse Point, Lake St. Clair, thence seven 
miles due east to and around astakehoat, thence seven miles NuW. 
by N. 4% WN. to second stakeboat, thence seyen miles 8.W. by 8.14458. 
to and across the starting line, The fifth class, to and around only 
the first stakeboat and return. The wind at the start was about 
§.8.W. and at the rate of about six miles anhour. AtJ1:02 the first 
gun was fired and ten minutes later the starting gun announced 
that the time for the second, fourth and fifth classes to cross the 
line was at hand and that only ten minutes would elapse before 
the last gun for those classes and the starting gun for the first and 
third classes would be pees At 11:32 the finalgun wasfired. The 
first lez was sailed with booms well over to port, but upon nearing 
the first stakeboat the wind flattened out almost to a dead calm. 
However, afew of the leaders managed to drift round that mark, 
when a light breeze from the southeast set in and sent them away 
for second stake with spinnakers set to starboard, The breeze 
continued to freshen, and, after turning this stake, hauled around 
to the southwest, requiring a beat home. 

The folowing table gives a summary of the race, the initials in- 
dicating as follows: M.—Michigan Y. C., Detroit, Mich. O,.—Ohio 
Y.C., Toledo, O. T,—Toledo ¥.C., Toledo, O. C.—Cleveland Y. ©., 
Cleveland, O. Mon.—Monroe Y. C., Monroe, Mich, P.—Pui-in- 
Bay ¥. C., Pui-in-Bay, 0. 

SECOND CLASS—s5ET. AND UNDER 35FT, W.L. 


5 tart, Finish. Elapsed. Corrected. 

Sylvia, M.......- vasre lh 16 5 43 QO 4 26 0 4 26 06 

Jee Zonae tM betes ey 11 22 00 4 06 40 4 44 40 4 44 40 
Mend Oey were atas pasd c%e30 4 05 30 4 48 00 445 12 
Alice Enright, T..,,..11 16 09 4 07 45 4 51 36 4 4§ 48 
HRanchon,O%....:...... T1 14 45 4 07 46 4 435 00 4 48 48 
Petre} ue) he Per os d1 16 35 4 2h 14 5 08 39 5 03 45 
Kate Graham, ase eae 11 22-00 471 27 5 09 27 5 08 81 
ierao, Macey esta oF ll 22 00 4 32 50 5 10 50 5 06 56 
IVUIFIN Nana eew Sahin ye ll 17 32 418 45 5 O1 13 4 Hd OO 
TATE Tips eke ta Sordh ayes 11 15 02 Not timed 
Emma G., Mon.......- 11 19 19 Not timed. 
Osprey, Wb opts os Il 19 27 1 1 27 4.56 O04 4 52 34 

_- FOURTH CLASS—20FT. AND UNDER 2581. W. L. 

Madaline, M..... rN ad 11 20 54 A 27 45 5 07 11 5 04 0a 
Adalina R., M......-.. Nii 42702 50752 507 52 
WactoriaG,, M2... 11 17 35 4.34 35 5 17 10 5 17 10 

lanche, M,,.-:-..-«-. 11 19 26 4 59 50 5 40 24. 5 38 18 
LEM aU RY yeni (ee Oe res, li 21 34 5 18 15 5 56 41 5 bb 17 
Kole, oni thle Et ees 11 20 30 5 20 00 5 59 a0 5 56 00 
Reynolds, Mon.......- 11 20 17 5 18 46 § 58 29 5 55 19 

FIFTH CLASS—UNDER 20FT. W. L. 

Vitae Seq OV ce sruune 1 10 2.20 35 2 19.25 2 bp pb 
Let Her Be, M.......-.. 11 19 30 2 24 30 3 05 00 8 05 05 

ona, Mi... ---.-.- ~~~ 1928 2 34 50 a 15 2% 3 13 58 
iyhiey Me teen o-oo 11 19 27 Not timed. 

PGE, Sate te eyrectt ea eos Not timed, 


AOU AG ALY ees aoa eT s.eK da Ti 38 21 % 49 00 4 10 39 4 10 39 
Matiettia, @...........- Tl 39 12 4 18 05 4.58 53 4 22 47 
GOyrusader, M......5.,-> 1) 39 08 4 18 30 4 89 22 430 5 
Louise, M........ el 4100 BB 5 5 84 45 5 30 33 
THIRD CLASS—25FT, AND UNDER 30FT. W.t-. i) 

Jennied.,M...+.-: ye eelse 32 5 4 50 26 4 A0 26 
CyescontyT..).. 6. sed 1). 40 18 433 53 4.55 40 4 52 58 
Dis ys Ly leer nee i 44 00 4 39 56 455 56 4 53 05 
Ida, ey Fcue il ain 42 meee F I 41 37 4 40 00 § 58 23 456 17 
Cassie da, Mic... aes ,.11 41 05 4 95 50 4 54. 45 4 53 20 
TOVGEr) Ci, tease les coe Ti 48 58 445 O1 5 OL 038 4 59 39 
Idole Wa. een es eee Not timed, 


On Monday evening there was a erand display of fireworks from 
the entire {leet at the anchorage of the Michigan ¥, C., at Detroit, 
and retreshments were served at the club house. On Tuesday 
evening the yachtsmen assembled at the same place for the report 
of the judges and distribution of prizes. The affairs at Detroit 
were under the auspices of the Michigan Y. C., and great credit is 
due the officets and members of that organization for the compe- 
tent way in which all arrangements were perfected and the cour- 
teotts manner in which the yachtsmen were received and enter- 
tained during theivstay at that port. _ ‘ q 

Wednesday, July 7, at 10;30 A, M., with the flagship Louise lead- 
ing, the fleet started on their squadron cruise to the hake Erie 
Islands, a distance of 56 miles, the orders down the river being 
“flacship will lead, other yessels follow,” but on reaching Bar 
Point, or the mouth of Detroit River, the orders were changed to 
“sail direct for Put-in-Bay,” and then commenced a grand race 
across the lake, The wind up to this time had been light from the 
northeast, but here it increased toa gale, the Signal Service 1e- 
porting if as blowing at the rate of 3) to40 miles per hour, and 
some of the smaller craft, thinking discretion the better part of 
yalor, put back to Amherstburg for the night. However, about 
25 of the boats ventured across, some scudding under staysails, 
some with peaks dropped and others under close-reefed Canvas, 
the wind being well ait and sea very heavy. : 

he large sloop Cora was first to drop anchor in the bay, ati 6:45 
P. M,, followed three minutes later by the new Cleyeland sloop 
Marietta, and at 7:15 the balance of the fleet began to arrive, with 
the Alice Enright, of the Toledo Y. C.,in the lead, As the Cora, 
by permission of the Commodore, had lett Detroit River fully fifty 
minutes in advance of the squadron, it_was 4 decided victory for 
the new boat on actual sailing time, although the Cora is 20ft. 
longer on the waterline, and the honors in first class were awarded 
accordingly, Among the second Class yachts the Alice Knright, au 
new deep draft sloop built for Com. A. W, Machen, of the Toledo 
Y, C., showed the greatest speed and the best seagoing qualities, 
having fairly oufsailed all yachts in her class, and her actual sail- 
ing time being close to that of the first class boats, The Jennie J., 
of Detroit, a deep keel sloop, and the Ida, of Cleveland, were the 
only third class yachts to attempt the long run across the lake, 
the remainder, together with all the fourth and fifth classes, hav- 
ing put in at the mouth of the river for the night. " 

the evening a grand ball was given at Rehberg’s, on Middle 
Bass Island. Thursday was ladies’ day, the yachts cruising among 
the islands during the afternoon and closing with a complimentary 
hop and concert in the evening at the Toledo club house, also on 
Middle Bass. ’ : 

Friday, the proyerbial unlucky day among sailors, was the time 
set for 2 regatta for the second, fourth and fifth classes, but owing 
jo lack of wind it met with the same fate as the first day’s regatta 
at Lake St. Clair, and had to be sailed on the following day, 

Saturday opened with a fine whole-sail breeze from the north, 
but gradually died out until some parts of the course were but a 
drifting match, However, to avoid any futher postponement, the 
committee waived the time limit (five hours and a quarter) and de 
clared the race a finish, although the fastest time over the course 
was 6 hours and 50min. The course for first and second classes 
was from a stake boat off Gibraltar Island 7 miles N. N. W., 
thence 7 miles S. W.48., thence 7 miles 5, 34S. to and across the 
starting line. The full times were: _ 

FIRST CUASS—A5FT. W. L 


Start. Finish, Elapsed. Corrected, 

Moawietta, Ores. -s+- 2s: 9 42 20 5.12 00 7 29 30 7 13 24 
(OUT AN Ove ethan eee foe 9 32 15 Not timed. 

SECOND CLASS—s0FT. AND UNDER d5mn. W. L. 
Alice Enright, T...... 9 45 55 439 27 6 58 32 6 50 44 
Fanchon, 0.......--...- 9 46 40 4 43 51 6 57 il 6 52 49 
S(Cyite Oe ae sob eb ot 4 45 14 4 49 08 4 03 54 7 01 06 
Ghetion, Rye: eee e 2. 9 44. 10 4 56 20 7 12 10 7 09 22 
Silvia eee ease ey 9 44 45 5 10 11 7 25 26 7 25 26 
Kate Graham, O....... 9 42 10 Not timed at finish. 
Oppo, Weiss tess ct 9 42 45 Not timed at finish. 
Gotan Vin bere: seed 9 43 40 Not timed at finish, 
ogra tT, Ua Se nears ste = 8 9 47 37 Not timed at finish. 

TOIRD CLASS—2Z5FT, AND UNDER S0FT. W. tL. 
Jennie Ja, M.. 27... 9 56 25 3 44 00 5 47 38 5 47 85 
DOWN et Me eBape ra. cee 9 59 02 4 26 30 6 27 28 6 25 46 
Pearl, (OE arenas Heb a +l 10 00. 06 5 01 30 7 OL 24 7 Ol 24 
Tee Pen te es Seapets 9 58 16 Not timed. 

FOURTH CLASS—20rr. AND UNDER 25FT. W. L. 
Madaline, M........... 9 58 05 4 25 10 6 25 05 6 25. 05 
Molen Crees senh vier: 10 OL 44 4 32 32 6 30 48 6.29 52 
Ut )ictovan el cd i Wcooe | eet 9 57 37 Not timed. 

PIFTH CLASS—UNDER Z0FT, W. L. 

RiGee IRE peas AOse Ope 9 58 50 5 16 41 7 17 bi 7 V7 51 
Daigo aJktemeh, one eee sep 9 58 50 5 23 57 7 25 WW 7 24 49 


At the finish the wind had become so light that the judges did 
not wait to take the time of many of the yachts, c 

On Friday By UanE ete yachtsmen and their lady friends enjoyed 
a grand hop at Wehrle’s, and on Saturday evening the annual 
meet closed with a ball and banquet at the Beebe House, given by 
the Put-in-Bay Y. C.,on which occasion the prizes won in the 
regattas were awarded. 

The samme toons at the Islands were under the auspices of the 
Put-in-Bay Y. C., and the manner in which their plans were 
carried out was certainly very creditable to them, and showed they 
had been energetic in their efforts to make their part a success. 
During the week the annual meeting of the board of directors of 
the Inter-Lake Yachting Association was held and the following 
officers and committee were elévted to serve for the following year, 
yiz,; Commodore, Hon. G. W. Gardner, Cleveland; Vice-Commo- 
dore, Henry ©. Hart, Detroit; Rear Commodere, A.W. Machen, 
Toledo; Secretary and Treasurer, J, §. Williams, Cleveland; Fleet 
Surgeon, Dr. A. H. Claypool, Toledo; Measuver, BH. P. Day, Toledo; 
Assistant, Measurer, A. 1. Albertson, Detroit; Suryeyor, M. 'T. 
Huntley, Toledo. Regatta Committee—Fred Fayram, Michigan Y. 
C.; W. Scott Robinson, Cleveland Y, C.; J. W, Hepburn, Toledo Y. 
Ci M. A. Quinn, Ohio’ Y. ©.; G. H. Beebe, Put-in-Bay Y.C. The 
newly elected board of directors will meet at different periods 
during the winter and arrange for the annual cruise of 1887. 
Several other clubs on the lakes have already signified their inten- 
tions of joining the Association, and it is expected that next sea- 
son will see a fleet twice the size of the one present this year. 


A RACE OF LOBSTER MEN.—A race of lobster boats was 
sailed on July 24 off Hull, under the following conditions: Sails, 
regular lobstermen’s working sails fore and main; crews, two men 
to each boat. No restrictions in regard to ballast. No oars allowed 
on board. The wind was 8. HE, at 3:30, when the race started over 
the following course: Across line between judges boat and flag- 
boat to Black Brush buoy No. 1, leaving it on starboard; thence to 
Hull Y. C, barrel off Harry’s rocks, leaving it on starboard; thence 
through Hull gut to black buoy on Wilson’s ledge, leaving it on 
starboard; thence to Hunt’s ledge buoy, leaving if on port; thence 
to George’s Island buoy, leaving it on port; thence to Wilson’s 
ledge buoy, leaying it on port; thence through Hull gut and across 
line between judges’ boat and flag boats. The times were: 


eS Hlapsed. Corrected. 
Holly, AJB: Watches. ee ee... ee 1 54 40 121 12 
Ramil SD a Craliniis spose eieaeele eee ccna. seers 15139 nottaken 
Puritan, George L. Souther!...,..-....-.-...... 1 58 21 1 24 10 
Molus, J.T. Mitchell: .scesntst seen snedesne eb 15938 125.27 
Orickét, A- Galiano? 5.22522 ye ee 2 01 39 1 31 18 
live, HUN Mg eS sete tenn geeet ede ere engeeres 2 05 39 1 81 35 
Rose, H. W. Mitchell... ami 6.2.2 05 55 1 39 51 
Oregon, F. B, Mitchell... ..2 08 48 133 15 
Priscilla, Joshua James. .......-----dy cece pees 2 1 37 28 


10 11 
second, #20; third, fl5; fourth, $10; 


The prizes were: First, $2) 
iclann, Dr. W. H. Litch- 


> 
fifth, #5. he judges were: Francis 
field and S. H. Rhodes. 

THE FOUR RACERS.—Puritan is still about Naushon and New 
Bedford, but will dock at Fairhaven on Friday, Mayflower is at 
Marblehead and Atlantic at Bay Ridge. Priscilla was on Lissen~ 
den’s railway at Kim Park last week, where her bottom was 
thoroughly cleaned and painted with red lead, afterward being 
potleaded, so that itis now in good condition for future finishing 
with more potlead, Her mast is a very handsome stick, perfectly - 
clear from heel to hounds. The iron bail for jibstay has been re- 
placed by a steel wire rope strap, and the boom traveler has also 
been removed to make way fora Wire strap around boom and 
block, Her sails, gear and outfit are being improyed in all possi- © 
ble details, and the way she is kept up is.a credit to her owner and 
captain. She isnow sailing about the bay daily from her moor- 
poss off Clifton, : 


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GALATEA—90-TON CUTTER. 


GALATEA. 


While she cannot claim first place among the British fleet, and 
must yet settle with Genesta and Marjorie for second honors, no 
more fitting representative of the latest ideas in yacht designing 
could have been sent here to champion the cause of the British 
racing fleet than the cutter Galatea. Resembling closely in size 
and type Genesta, Irex, and others of their class, she is yet more 
extreme in her proportions and ballast. Longer than either by 
5ft., she is no wider, her extreme beam being only 15ft. Her 
waterline length is 66.80ft.,which gives a ratio of length to beam of 
5.76, extreme proportions for so large a yacht. Her full dimensions 


are: 

enethom deck sovieralle.s ofa. sea ones cin nantes sates os iesiy 100.50 
Length on deck, stem to sternpost.......-......2.:s5eeeeeseee 90.50 
B Ley sy eye 2) Dai) [alee A ae CS SIA ATL Ame gary weet 86.80 
AGA A OR TLOHIG 2 Safes bok this ee eM tape eerste | ee nabs ey 14.99 
Depthrot holder... i... eat. RSs LURE Be NT eee, Aap tes 13.30 
ADPATt— OM URGIN GM. 2 Se NS Shiloh poet late aise tele iesalaee mea Atiene ed 13.50 
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PRG TALES C= Ve PAN 2 1.)nip pele atuye +10) sh Be eg batetelata ated. scara dee np Nose nl asae> 90 tons 


Her designer, Mr. J. Beavor-Webb, is a well-known English 
yachtsman, whose love of designing has led him into it, first as an 
amateur-and later on has caused him to devote his time entirely to 

-it, with the most successful results. Following after Freda, Tara 
and Genesta, Galatea resembles them somewhat, but is even more 
extreme, considering her size. She was built in the winter of 

_ 1884-5 by John Reid & Co., of Port Glasgow, Scotland, and is 

entirely of steel. Her keel is a deep trough, filled to a depth of 3ft. 
with lead, the weight being about 72 tons, Her deck is of white 


follow Genesta here, and in the event of the latter’s defeat was to 
race for the Cup, but this idea was finally abandoned for the sea- 
son. When hauled up for the winter it was discovered that her 
builders, to save trouble, had packed loose pigs in her keel and 
poured melted lead over them, which instead of forming a solid mass 
had cooled on top. About 8 tons of water, oceupying-the space in- 
tended for 33 tons of lead, were pumped out of her; the lead, partly 
stowed in the ends, was all removed and recast in a solid mass 8ft. 
shorter and nearly a foot lower than before. Besides this change 
her spars were lightened in accordance with the original plans, 
ber bottom, which was new and covered with steel] scale, was 
thoroughly cleaned, and other minor PoE PO ver Eads were made. 
Again, she has met Irex without being able to beat her, but has 
come dangerously close, notwithstanding the latter’s able skipper, 
Oneill, and a very smart crew, who have raced the latter for three 
seasons. This season Lieut. Henn asked to renew his challenge of 


‘last year, and a second match was arranged, to consist of a series 


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pine, with all fittings of teak, while steel is largely used for bitts, — 


channels, coamings of hatches, etc. The rig, shown in the cut, is 
that of a full cutter in all its details, the laced mainsail and Jighter 
boom shipped this spring having been discarded after trial. In 
pppearance she is handsomer than Genesta, with a more pleasing 
sheer and rather more powerful model. Raced during last season, 
her record was far from satisfactory, and she met with much ill 
luck from the time that she stuck in launching, grounding several 
times and finally losing her mastin the Royal Ulster Y. C. matches. 
Matched against Irex, Majorie and Marguerite, she won only two 
“second prizes and little money; but a glance at the times in all her 
Taces show that she was always very little astern of Irex, the fast- 
est cutter afloat, only missing a win by a. small margin, 
In some respects she was a success, but her sailing was neither 
even nor satisfactory. It was at first arranged that she should 


of three races between Galatea and some American yacht not yet 
named. On the whole, while her brief racing career has not been 
a success, she has shown herself a very fast and- able vessel, 
and capable of more than has yet been done withher. Her owner, 
Lieut. Wm. Henn, R. N., is well-known among yachtsmen as the 
owner of the yawl Gertrude, in which he has cruised and raced 
aoe years, accompanied by his wife, whose love of yachting equals 
is own. 

Last season Lieut. Henn built the Galatea for the avowed pur- 
pose of challenging for the America’s Cup and also with the object 
of having a cruising yacht which would be a home for himself and 
wife. How far he has succeeded in the latter respect is shown in 
the accompanying view of Galatea’s main saloon, taken from a 

hoto by West. This view shows clearly what we haye so 

ong maintained, that the narrow yacht, above all other forms, 
affords the best space to the designer for interior arrangements. 
While a proportion of nearly 6 beams puts Galatea in the category 
of narrow beam “lead mines” and ‘planks on edge’ of whose evil 
qualities so much has been written; it must be remembered that 
an absolute breadth of 15ft.on a deck entirely unobstructed, to- 

ether with high bulwarks, gives a great deal of deck room, while 

he apartments below can only be equalled in a large steamer or 
schooner. The main saloon is nearly 15ft. wide, a large and elegant 
apartment as isseen from the drawing, with more than ample 
headroom. From it a long passage leads aft to the foot of the com- 
panion and to the Jadies*’ or after cabin. On the starboard side is 
a large stateroom with another on the same side forward of the 
saloon, while under the floor is a large space for sails and stores. 


LIEUTENANT WILLIAM HENN. 


We hope shortly to illustrate her interior arrangements more 
fully by means of the plans. For a week past the fleet about 
Marblehead have been on the watch, but up to Wednesday noon 
Galatea had not been sighted. The steamer Westernland, how- 
ever, reports having passed her on Sunday last_under lower sails, 
and that she should arrive by Saturday. Mr. Beavor Webb 
reached New York on Tuesday by the steamer Wyoming. 


SHREWSBURY RIVER RACES.—The first race of a series for 
the champion pennant and other prizes was sailed on July 24 in a 

ood S.E. breeze. Maud I. and Mascotte won in first class and 

ern and Pink in second. The judges were Messrs. Chadwick, 
Arch, Antonides and Hoffimire. 

CARLETT AND TOMLIN RACES.—The first match between the 
James T. Carlett, sailed by Capt. Jake Schmidt, and the Phillip 
J. Tomlin, Capt. Frank McCarthy, was sailed on J uly 25, the 
course, 10 miles to windward and return, being from Tompkins- 
ville g. L., around Buoy 16, off Norton’s Point. The wind was a 
wholesail breeze from southwest. On the return, the Carlett car- 
ried auey her mast, a hollow one. The second race, off Gutten- 
berg, N. J., will be sailed on Aug. 113 4 

ATLANTIC Y. C. CRUISE.—On Monday night the fleet anchored 
at Morris Cove, where the schooner Beatrice joined. Next morn- 
ing Capt. Joe Ellsworth was obliged to return to New York. After 
an uneventful sail the fleet brought up at New London. Hazeand 
Adelaide lost their topmasts during the, day. Next day the fleet 
ran to Shelter Island, anchoring in Deering’s Cove after a day of 
calms and light winds. Grayling joined the fleet at New London. 
A hop was given at the Prospect House in the overs On July 
22 the fleet had a good W. wind to Stonington, and the next day 
they made Newport, where_it was disbanded. As none of the 
other yachts were in port the Eraponed race of the big four was 
abandoned. Atlantic sailed for New York, arriving on Sunday 
afternoon. On the cruise she has done better than formerly and 
is leaking less. Roamer has done particularly good work in the 
natn nding a place with the larger boats every night. : 

MIRANDA.—The “Mr. Johnston” who, has purchased this 
famous schooner proves to be Mr. G. H. B. Hill, owner of Varuna, 
schooner, who has been in toe for some time. Miranda has 
not yet been spoken, but is due here. She will probably join the 
New York cruise, if here in time torefit. Oneagh, schooner, is al-o 
on the way. Oneof her owners is Mr, James Moss White, lately 
elected a member of the N. Y. Y.C., the other being Mr. Harvey 
Spencer. Oneagh was built by C. Hansen, at Cowes, in 1876, and is 
103.1ft., stem to sternpost on deck, 20.4f. beam, and 11.4ft. depth. 


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EMPIRE Y. C. 10TH ANNUAL REGATTA. 


OX July 20, the Empire Y. C. started its feet for the 10th annual 

regatta, but owing to the light wind the race was not made 
within the time limit of six hours, except by the smallest class, so 
that a re-sailis necessary. The course was from the club house, 
around Gangway Buoy, the smallest class turning Throge’s Neck 
Buoy. The starters were: 

Class A—Cabin Sloops: Lontise, Sorceress, Chas, Wilde, Favorita. 

Class B—Emma B., Peerless, Beli se, Alexander F, 

Class C—Open Sloops: James T, Corlett. 

Class D—Tip Top, Just Woke Up, Comet, W. J. Cooper, Sophie 
Emma, Oygnet. rae . 

Class E—Cats: Dan O’Brien, Gussie, Niantic, Jessie. 

Class F—Ada, Captain, Dart, Golden, Little Dean, Adelaide, Jes- 
sie A., Goodenough, Traveler, Emily B. 

At 11:36 the fleet was sent off with a flood tide and S. W. wind, 
which held very light until afternoon. The yachts drifted up 
with the tide and slack water, turning as follows at Gangway 


Buoy: 

Alexander Ey. .....-52.s.25% 3 54 30 Sorceress...... 411 27 
Gussie.........-2-..005 ..3 56 02 Dan O’Bri 415 32 
Peerless... oe a ...4 00 50 Eclipse... 415.5 
Charles Welde,... -4 00 50 Emma B 4 16 25 
Just Woke Up.... .-402 00 Signet 416 26 
@Womletioies Ji. . 4 OT 47 Jessie.........- 417 25 
Mowises cient. ..,4 08 50 W. J. Cooper . 419 48 
James T. Corlett..... A OLOO ig Top ee -- 4 19 50 


The small ones were timed thus: 
2:06:30, Captain 2:07:10. 

About 3 P. M. the wind increased, only to dropagain later on, but 
the ebb tide helped them home. The times were as follows, norace 
resulting in the larger classes: : : 

CLASS D—CABIN SLOOPS 


tart. Finish. Elapsed. Corrected. 
Alexander F........... 11 48 00 6 21 00 6 32 00 6 35 37% 
; CLASS C—CAT-RIGGED YACHTS, 
WRUSSIE. one ccnucectic Mt 11 38 30 6 8 00 6 54 30 6 48 10 
CLASS G—CAT-RIGGED YACHTS. 
PraveOMere sci s > bere 11 38 30 4 02 30 4 24 421 5 
Emily B,.....:- 6 41 30 5 58 30 5 54 00 
Jessie A........ nes! 36 45 5 11 30 5 84 45 5 26 55 
Goodenough . 11 43 00 4 53 00 5 10 00 6 02 10 
Little Dean....... ,.-.. 11 43 00 3 57 00 414 00 4 07 00 
Captain.....-., 11 43 00 4 00 20 417 20 4 09 30 
Golden........... 11 43 00 4 57 00 5 16 00 5 14 30 
Adelaide.......... ..11 43 00 4 47 00 5 04 00 5 04 00 
a By?) ere ASP orga ees ii 43 00 4 57 00 5 14 00 5 O4 10 


COLUMBIA Y. C. PENNANT REGATTA.—The Columbia Y. 
C. have inaugurated a series of pennant matches on the Hudson, 
the first of which was sailed on July 24, in a light windfromS. W,, 
increasing Jater on. The triancular course was 10 miles with its 
apex on the west bank. The firstround was timed: Emma & 
Alice 4:36:41, Troublesome 4:44:25, Daisy 4:45:28, Defiance 4:46:54, 
Unit 4:50:05, Bonnie 4:52:25, Minnie K. 4:56:10, The full times were: 

CLASS A—CABIN SLOOPS, 


Start. Finish. UI Corrected. 
Emma & Alice......... 3 15 00 6 18 30 2 03 30 2 03 30 
I Niche eee ee eee ee pire 3 14 35 Did not finish. 

SEU TE rece ae peewee, 3 1418 Did not finish. 

CLASS B—CATBOATS. 
Troublesome. ........, «3 LT 25 529 00 2 OF 35 
JONI fa git ee Co ate see 3 40 10 Did not finish, 

CLASS C—CATBOATS, 
Defiance........,-,.-...8 17 48 5 35.29 214% 41 217 41 
Daisy...,--... ashe ee 8 18 00 Disabled. 
DisGachewlso Ce nea eeMenernae sa EPO 5 46 40 2 87 29 2 BY 24 
Bonnies 2S eres 3 18 37 Did not finish. 


- Emma & Alice, Troublesome and Defiance, won, holding the 
pennants until the next race, two weeks hence, 


dal GREENWICH Y. C.—A match was sailed on July 24 at Green- 
wich, Conn., for the pennant won by Alcedo in the annual regatta 
and a purse of $100. The starters were: Alcedo, holder; Volusia, 
challenger. A match for $25 was also sailed at the same time by 
Sirene and Brahmin. The course for the latger boats was to Ma- 
~“tinnlicock buoy, thence around Hog Island and home,and the 
‘small ones twice around Great and Little Captains’ Islands. The 
“wind was light S. Alcedo led over the course, finishing in 4:01:28, 
with Volusia 4:07:48, thus winning on elapsed and corrected time. 
Sirene also led her opponent, her time being 2:35:57, winning by 
5:05 corrected time. © 
GENESTA.—Sir Richard Sutton's cutter is now in commission 
and will probably meet vex and Marjorie at Falmouth, prior to 
the matehes with the former for the Cape May and Brenton’s Reef 
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BOSTON Y. C. CHAMPION CUP RACES,—The second cham- 


pion regatta of the B. Y. C. was sailed on July 22, but was.a par- 
tial failure from lack of wind. Only Adrienne started _in the 
schooner class, Gevalia not having returned from the E. Y. C. 
cruise. Violetand Shadow started ina flat calm and withdrew 
later on. A drifting race was made by the second class sloops, the 
times being as follows: 

SECOND CLASS SLOQPS, 


Hlapsed. Corrected. 
Eva, D. Sargent.............5. Os 26.00 4 17 00 3 30 30 
Echo, H. L. Burwell....,.. pores uaa ramegeOe, 418 10 8 40 21 
Majel, N, H. Wilkinson.............. 27.0444 4 27 22 3 42 26 
Edna, George Lawley...... Chae real 28.10 4 35 00 3 52 47 


Eva takes a second leg for the Pfaff cup, Edna now holding two 
and Kitty one. Kitty takes second prize of #10, 


JAMAICA BAY RACES.—A third race was sailed on July 24 
over a course off the Seaside wharf, at Rockaway, in a strong aa. 
wind. The times were: 


CLASS A, 
Start, Finish. Meee Corrected, 
Lottie: Ris... .ese0ee.. 4 10 00 5 27 117 10 1 17 10 
Julita....... avis eiaaies 4 10 00 5 81 45 1 21 45 1 21 40 
MIST GEE ie cee clas Aeetin 410 00 5 29 00 1 19 00 1 18 05 
SoSo.,...... Sas Aspnes 4 10 00 6 29 20 1 19 20 117 55 
Aurora........- tec 4 10 00 5 30 10 1 20 10 118 00 
‘Blond eho ess Tenet 410 00 Disabled, 
CLASS B 
BIOTENCE. 62 .iescee8 ee sas 4 10 00 5 86 45 1 26 45 1 26 45 
itetnt pens pasta ce ree 4 10 00 5 37 45 1 27 45 1 2h 25 
Lottie R. wins first prize and the So So second prize. In Class B 


Kate wins first prize and Florence second. 


SANDY BAY Y. ©. 2d CHAMPIONSHIP.—On July 24 the Sandy 
ao Y. ©. sailed its second championship moult, with a variable 
S.W. wind, puffs and calms alternating. @ course was from 
near Payilion Beach to flag buoy or flag boat near end of East- 
ern Point, leaving it on starboard, thence to flag buoy or flag boat, 
neatly on a line to Baker’s Island, abreast Magnolia Point, leaying 
buoy on starboard, thence across judges’ line, two rounds: 


FIRST CLASS. 
‘ Tenre ni: Elapsed. Corrected. 
Louette, Haskins...............0..0005 al, 2 89 00 1 bb 42 
Wetvols DRE heme new eee 21.05 2 42 52 1 59 10 
Osceola, Gifford. 20.01 2 53 20 2 OF 33 
Adele, Haskell... 16.11 3 01 10 217 19 
White Wings, Perry. .... -20,.11 Withdrawn. 
Silyer Cloud, McLaughlin... .. 20,06 Withdrawn. 
SECOND CLASS. 
Sassacus, Griffin..,........ deeds ten, 16.10 3 10 58 218 36 
Niping Maries Meee ek de sls. nds 16.11 3 15 40 2 23 29 
Spark, Gaffney...... APs a ok ee 17.11 Withdrawn, 


Silver Cloud partly capsized and withdrew. Commodore Haskins 
protested against Petrel’s measurement before the race and re- 
Measuremet was ordered to follow the race. After the finish, how- 
ever, her owner sailed her away without waiting for a remeasure- 
ment. Judges—Aaron F. Clark, Samuel L. Colby, Isaac N. Hig- 
gins, G. H. Parsons. The date of Aug, 3 has been set for the races 

eis Forbes prizes, which will be managed by Mr. Forbes him- 
self. 


QUINCY Y. C., JULY 24.—The Q. Y. C. sailed its second cham- 
Pionship regatta on July 24 in a strong S. HE. wind. The times were: 


FIRST CLASS. 

' Length. Hlapsed. Corrected. 
Erin, J. Cavanagh... . 00... 5.55 00e oe Bt. 02 1 44 25 1 2% b4 
Amy, HE, W. Baxter..........s..0c.05. 21.06 1 56 30 1 23 49 

SECOND CLASS. 
Tom Cat, C. G. Weld.....:5.....505- 2 12900 0 59 15 
iadem, L. Hayward.......-......--. 18.06 1 38 40 1 09 15 
Nereidy On biColbys fo. nis kn 20.07 1 37 33 1 09 23 
Tartar, BL, Dunne............ 2495+ 19.11 1 88 33 1 09 39 
Mamie, H. T, Bowers...,- poh seals . 18,02 1 41 45 110 47 
Crusader, A. Wilson..,.......-.4...4. 19.01 1 42 00 112 09 
Wildfire, H. A. Keith,................ 18.02 1 44 00 1 13 02 
Pet, J. W. MeWarland......1),..2.01. 20.01 14424 115 46 
Elf, W. P: Barker... ......+.. oy tare rire] 1 45 10 116 40 
Undine, H. French.,..............-... 18.11 14800 11757 

[ THIRD GLASS, 
Flora Lee, D. H. Lineoln............. 17.08 107 15 0 41 34 
Rocket, H. M. Faxon.......,....:-...16.07 111 45 0 45 18 
Diste, C.F. Hardwick. 22227)2027/22"46.10 1 18 28 0 47 17 
Wire yy de cel cede aAM es ese coed we 16.09 1 24 25 0 48 05 
Blfin, J. F. Culley... 22... cases . 16.08 1 21 00 0 54 38 


16. 
Protests were made against Diadem, Crusader and Tartar, so 
second and third class - known, The judges 
were Messrs, G, G, Saville, G. W, Morton and H, M. Federhen, 


CORINTHIAN Y. CG. RACHS.—The postponed race for first and 

second classes of July J0 was vesailed July 23. The wind was 8.E., 

a good topsail breeze. The only accident was the carrying away 

of Bessie’s topmast while shifting backstay, The times were: 
FIRST CLASS CENTERBOARDS. 


Length. Elapsed. Corrected. 
Atalanta, I. R, Thomas.............-- 28.01 2 02 54 1 338 b7 
FIRST CLASS KDBLS. 
Bessie; Gl. P: Curtis, Je. i). ets sce 28,02 2 22 56 1 54 O¢ 
Qarmen, B. lL. M. Tower..............29,09 2 22:07 1 54 40 
SECOND CLASS CENTHRBOARDS 
Louette, L. M. Haskins... .-,......... 21.08 2 25 33 1 49 28 
Petrel, H. H. Paul.......-.-s:-+--seeee 21.00 227 39 150 40 
SECOND CLASS KERLS. 
Katiny, HL Ee Tarbells..sycnt cess cee nes 23.05 2 15 18 1 41 20 
Witch, Crowninshield.... 21.0.2... 400. 22.08 Not taken. 


The first ladies’ race of this club was sailed July 24 and proved a 
very enjoyable time. Yachts of the first class were to carry at 
least three and not over four ladies, and of the second and third 
classes at least two and not over three ladies. The wind was west 
and just strong enough that the yachts could carry all their sail 
very easily. The prizes were a silver pin (being a copy of the club 
signal) for each one of the ladies on the winning yachts and asilver 
cup for each winning yacht. 

FIRST GLASS CENTERBOARDS. 


Length, Elapsed. Corrected. 
Atalanta, R. Thomias......--....-.-+-. 28,01 1 11 08 0 53 46 
Eugenia, S. Palmer...............s..-- 26.00 1 14 54 0 56 18 
Ralph, Geo. S. Osborne................ 29.00 1 21 09 1 04 17 
FIRST CLASS KEELS. 
Cleopatra, G. W, Mansfield....... 26.00 1 39 54 1 21 18 
SECOND-CLASS CENTERBOARDS, 
Expert, L. Whitcomb................. 28.03 1 17 58 0 57 81 
SHCOND CLASS KEELS. 
Bethy, Be Ew TARDE: ote, seeccilet sce nee 23.05 1 11 58 0 51 33 
Carmita, C. H. W. Foster............. 21.02 1 20 55 0 58 52 
Witch, B. B. Crowninshield........... 22.08 12119 ~ 100 26 
THIRD OLASS CHNTHERBOARDS. 
Peri, Henry Parkman..............06 19.00 1 22 07 0 58 10 
Wibiag dled HE Ca TZN hs oe ant eee 19.01 1 24 42 1 00 49 
Dash, A. 8. Browne.......... 0.2.2.0... 20.01 1 29 31 1 06 33 
THIRD CLASS KEELS. 
Vera, Paine & Randall...............- 19.07 1 30 39 1 07 14 
Mona, Herman Parker................ 19.06 1 31 22 1 O07 52 
Nixie, A. L. Cochrane........... ibs 20.02 Withdrawn. 


DORCHESTER Y. C, 9TH RACE.—A race for fourth and fifth 
classes was sailed on July 24 over the following course: Leaving 
Farm Bar buoy on port, Old Harbor buoy on starboard, Half-Tide 
Rock buoy on starboard, Farm Bar buoy on starboard, Old Harbor 
buoy on starboard, Half-Tide Rock buoy on starboard, Farm Bar 
buoy on port and back to starting point, 72 miles. The wind was 
fresh from theavest, and Tom Cat, Rocket and Tartar parted their 
throat halliards. The times were: 

FOURTH CLASS YACHTS. 


Length. Elapsed. Corrected. 
Mabel, GR. Howe... ...2.;.0:cenen-tee 20.01 1 28 17 159 34 
Tom Cat, Dr. C, G. Weld............. 19.01 1 31 06 1 00 15 
Tartar, FL. Dunne.........-....2.0.. 20.01 1 30 34 1 O1 57 
Sheerwater, C. H. Woodsom......... 18.08 1 36 06 1 05 45 
Hebe, John. Carter...2....00..00...... 18.02 1 43 14 112 16 
FLIETH GLASS YACHTS. 
Nora, G. B. Dennie............., LEerrst 16.07 1 34 52 1 O1 48 
Nonpareil, E, Larning.............-.. 17.00 1 35 13 102 43 
Rocket, H. M. Faxon................. 16.01 1 40 14 1 06 25 
Yolande, C. H. Nute......../......... 16.01 1 41 27 1 07 38 
Dione, George Lewis, Jr.............. 16.10 1 41 40 1 08 57 
Mabel wins first prize, $12; Tom Cat second, $6. Nora also wins 
7 and N onpareil $5, ‘he judges were Hartford Davenport, W. 
. McClellan and E. R. Tilton. 
L. Y. R. A.—The rendezvous this season will be at Bellevile, Ont., 


on July 29, the first race being on July 30, for the following prizes: 
First class yachts—First, $150 and champion flag; second, $75; 
third, $80; entrance, $10. Second class yachts—Hirst, $100 an 
champion flag; second, $50; third, $25; entrance $7. The course will 
be 80 miles for the first and 20 miles for the second class. The fol- 
lowing is the programme for the regatta of the Kingston Y. C., 
which is to be sailed on Monday, Aug. 2: Wirst class, $120, $60 and 
aie entrance, $10. Second class, $80, $40 and $20; entrance, $7- 
third class, #40, $20 and $10; entrance, $3. The courses are: First 
class—From moorings off Grand Trunk wharf, thence to buoy off 
George’s Barn, thence to buoy off Four Mile Point, thence to P ace 
of starting; three times around; 30 miles. Second elass—Twice 
around the same course; 20 miles. Third class—Once around the 
course, thence to George’s Barn and return to starting point; 15 
tiles. | buoys to be kept on the starboard hand. Condor has 
already sailed from Toronto on a cruise to the St, Lawrence River, 


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SOUTH BOSTON Y, ©. CHAMPIONSHIP,—The third cham- 
pionship regatta of the South Boston Y, C, was sailed on July 24, 
over the following course, in a strong wind: For first class, from 
judges’ hoat, leaving flag boat off Cow Pasture on the port, red 
spar buoy No. 2, northwest of Thompson’s Island on port, red can 
buoy No. 6, Lower Middle, on port, judges’ boat on port, red spar 
buoy No. 6, Cow Pasture, on port, red spar buoy No. 2, northwest 
of Thompson's Island on port, red spar buoy No. 6, Lower Middle, 
on port, assing between iitdous’ boat and flag boat. Distance, 11 
Iniles. Kor Second and Third Classes.—F'rom judges’ boat, leaving 
Cow Pasture red spar buoy No. 6 on port, red spar No. 2 northwest 
of Thompson's Island on port, black can buoy No, 7 off Fort Inde- 
endence on port, judges’ boat on port, Cow Pasture red spar buoy 

0. 6 on port, red spar buoy No. 2 northwest of Thompson’s Island 
on port, passing between judges’ boat and flag boat. Distance, 8 
miles. Hor Fourth Class.—From judges’ boat, leaving Cow Pasture 
red spar buoy No. 6 on port, red spar No. 2, northwest of Thomp- 
son‘s island, on port, black spar No.1, west of wharf on Thomp- 
son’s Island, on port, red spay No, 2 on port, to jadges’ boat, pass- 
ing between it and flag boat. Distance, 6 miles. At 5;30 the largest 
boats were started, with 5 minutes between each of the classes. 
The times were: 

FIRST CLASS. 


: Length. Hlapsed. Corrected, 
Maggie, er IFEUSSBY2. tee re cans ect 32.09 2 29 50 2 02 11 
Perey H., A, H. Blackmer............ 54.09 Withdrawn. 

SECOND CLASS KDELS. 
Altre, AT. Mcbeodss... ffs 28.09 1 53 56 131 16 
Mabie, Alman White................. 25.05 1 54 48 1 29 30 
Nellie, A.J. OMearyin.. 2... 32427502 1 59 28 1 35 46 
Breeze, C. Paget ..ih. ee... es esas reatad 29.09 1 44 11 1 22 13 
Rayen, Danforth & Harney, .. 26.03 1 52 62 1 28 16 
Cygnet, M. J, Sheedy...:..- 26.02 1 49 48 1 22 08 
White Wing, F. Williams. st 27.00 Withdrawn. 
Zepho, fF. M. G. Wood...........-...,26.09 1 58 25 1 34 18 
SECOND CLASS CENTERBOARDS, 
Lizzie Warner, T. Lutted.............26.00 1 45 38 1 20 50 
Hector, M. J. Driscol................. 27.00 1 47 23 1 23 28 
THIRD CLASS KEELS. 
Monarch, C. H. Taylor, Jr............ 71.05 2 07 13 1 38 05 
Fearless, Cooley & Crocket.........+.21.09 165.02 1 27 05 
Cooper, Thos. Scamal........---.....-. 22.10 159 58 1 32 12 
Venture, W. GC. Cherrington .........24.10 2 02 45 1 36 57 
Violet, E. B. Hitchcock............. 5.23.08 2 Ot 55 1 37 53 
THIRD CLASS CENTERBOARDS. 
Thisbe, §..A. Freeman...,-.-..-,,-...21.02 1 49 26 1 20 02 
Wm-Ell-Eye, P. M. Bond............-- 19.04 1 51 09 1 19 37 
Tike, John Bertram.............,...-.20.08 2 OL 28 1 31 02 
Georgie, O. A. Drinkwater .....-....- 19.08 210 36 1 39 29 
Wivyph eek. Keating: 98 3.55, Fiahs 21.10 Leese" ules 50 
Good Luck, J. B. Farrell,,............21.06 1 49 28 1 20 25 
FOURTH CLASS KEELS. 
Mischief, Frank Christian ........... 19.02 Withdrawn, 
Charlotte, Thos. Cross................ 18.04 1 37 24 1 12 46 
Widette er: HoBurke: ). (20) 19.05 1 28:15 1 04 41 


Violet has taken the championship in first class and Maggie sec- 
ond prize. Breeze, Raven and Cygnet in second class keels have 
each two legs, so a sail off will be necessary. Lizzie Warner takes 
the cup in her class. Wearless, Venture and Cooper take first, sec- 
ond and third in their class. Em-EKll-Eye wins in her class subject 
toa protest for carrying a balloon jib. Tike is second in this class. 
ce eand Myth have each a leg in fourth class and will sail it 
off. 
GREAT HEAD SHCOND CHAMPIONSHIP.—On July 24 this 
yace was sailed over a 6-mile course for classes one and two and a 
4-mile course for third class, the wind being strong 8, W. The 
times were: 

es FIRST CLASS. 
Tenet igang Corrected. 
AI Uy 


Mane ya: Ge PF. PIGS E og cos oe cool ween os 2U HT 38 0 54 26 
Nellie D,, E. Dixon,........ y+ 21.06 0 57 07 0 55 OL 
Fannie, §. Woods...., 24.04 1 00 30 1 30 
Clio, BE. P. Dodge.....-.. boa atone BBO 1 18 50 112 48 
OND CLASS. 

Zoe, Ambrose Martin ... 18.04 1 01 15 1 01 15 
Victor, J. W, Hildreth...... ... 17.08 103 15 1 02 07 
Cadet, Hi M. Pelcher.....---....--..-- 16.10 1 04 15 1 02 35 
Tdyl, Harry Hutchimson.........,,... 16.09 1 O04 3 1 03 09 
DON et errata ONG IES eos) cub dee renee. o ocala 16.05 1 05 50 1 03 45 
Mirage, S. E.Jordan.................- 17.09 1 07 20 1 OG 24 
Thera, George Bryler..........-1.0.-- 16, 1 09 25 1 06 ag 
Kismet, ©. C. Hutchinson...-...25.2. 18.00 10805 107 44 
Mascot, H. J. Vinal..---........22-. . 10.00 112 19 110 45 
The Pair, Landy and Waggeti...--...17.02 111 02 110 49 
Bary aby Patna, 20.0055 een’ ,..16,09 Withdrawn. 

R. M eee. te 0 42 30 0 41 fd 
Topsy, J, R. Mason. ...... 0.00. .0s. ee 0: 42 Ls 
Annie, BH. Mitehell 0000000000000, 15.06 04359 043 59 
Ariel, CG, B, Belclier..--.........+.+--- 13.08 0 52 00 0 51 85 
Pauline, VW. Bacom....--.--..5-5-- 138.05 0 53 57 0 53 28 
RMT AEE Ah ONT Ge phos. eae 15.09 Withdrawn. 


Fancy wins the cup in her classpermanently. Zoe takes a leg in 
which Gadet has already one leg, and Topsy takes a leg in third 
class. The judges were Stephen S. Smith, H. A. Joslin, Harr 
Hutchinson, G. E. Joscelyne. Lowell Mason timekeeper, Aug. 24, 
has been named for the next race. 1 P 

JUIN A—PROGRESS.—These two boats sailed a match on July 
25, over the East River Y. ©. course, for $100 per side,in a good 
SW. wind, Progress led overthe course. The times were: 


Start. Finish. Elapsed. Corrected. 
IPVOPTERS: pieces oe mew euled 12 17 23 418 35 3 50 18 3 55 18 
i 2 25 3b 422 32 4 07 13 4 02 48 


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SACHEM,—Messrs, Owens and Meteailf's new schooner has been 
sailing for the past week in company with Mayflower and America, 
and has, asin the cases of Atlantic and Priscilla in New York, 
given a fine chance for big headlines to the daily papers, announc- 
ing exciting races and thrilling victories. The sails have been 
purely informal, as the boats met about Marblehead and on the 
Way to and from Boston, and like the imaginary matches in New 
York Bay, are individually of no importance, Taken together, 
they seem to show that Mayflower has been improved considerably 
by her alterations, and that America also is goiug better. Sachem 
is not yet in racing shape, but for a new vessel she is working well, 
and promises to be very fast. 


SPANKADILLO.—This little 3 ton cruiser which we have be- 
fore described, sailed her first race on Jily 10, in the Royal Ply- 
mouth Corinthian Y. C, under a “sail tons” raving, being now in 
C class, while Amy is in class A. The following account of the 
Trace is from the Plymouth Mornin) Dimes: ‘ 

Three boats competed in the Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht 
Club. on Saturday. More than ordinary interest attached to the 
event in consequence of one of the Starters being the Spankadillo, 
owned by Captain H. E. Bayly, a gentleman whose name has been 
long known and honored in yachting circles, and who has done not 
a little to establish good honest racing afloat in a foremost place 
in popular esteem. Capt. Bayly was the owner of the two well- 
known yachts, christened Buccaneer, which he appropriately 
sailed under the skull and cross bones. This whimsicality is per- 
petuated in the nomenclature of Capt. Bayly’s new venture which, 
ike the pair of Buccaneers, still fies corsair’s fag. The Spanka- 
dillo has her reputation to make, and her debut on Saturday 
was promising, as will be seen from the timing. She had only 
once previously crossed the line, and then merely to make a race. 
She is canvassed for the C class, and was designed by her owner. 
The officers of the day on Saturday were Staff Captain A. de G. 
Sutton and Stafi-Commander Osborn, and the course was from the 
West Hoe Pier, round the Knapp, the Hast Tinker, the Mallard, 
and mark-boat, making twelve nautical miles twice’around. The 
start wastimed: Amy, cutter, 2.91, 1.5.15; Spankadillo, cutter. 5.08, 
Captain Bayly, 1.5.20; Dawn cutter, 1.95, Captain James, R. A. 
1.5.50, The Amy, steered by her owner, and carrying a square- 
headed topsail, was the first to cross the line, but with a fresh 
westerly braeze the Spankadillo—which also had her topsail set— 
quickly assumed the lead, with the Amy second and Dawn last. In 
this order the round was completed: Spankadillo, 2.15.10; Amy, 
2.20.40; Dawn, 2.41.52. During the last round the Spankadillo in- 
creased her advantage, and the Dawn failed to improve her rela- 
tions with the Amy, The match concluded: Spankadillo, 3.30.14: 
Amy, 3.49,12; Dawn, 4.10.0. The ‘Spank’ thus collared the first 
prize, with over 14 minutes to spare, her time allowance to the Amy 
eing 4m. 40s. The Amy had to allow the Dawn 8m. 52s., but as will 
be seen from the timing, there was no necessity for taking this 
into consideration.” 


HULL Y,. ©.—At a meeting on July 24, the question of increasing 
the dues to $10 was called up, but a motion te reconsider was lost. 
The classification was changed so that yachts under 25ft. should sail 
under the Corinthian rule, instead of 26ft.,as previously. The rule 
of measurement was also changed to length on L, W. L., plus 1-5 
overhang instead. of 4g. The club cruise will begin on July 20, with 
arendezyous at Hull inthe evening, starting next morning at 9 
A.M. The programme issued by Com. Whitten is as follows: 1, 
First day. Marblehead, which is expected to be reached’ by noon 
and astop made of three hours. The Corinthian ¥- C. will here 
join the squadron. At3o’clock the combined fieet will then sail 
for Rockport. The Sandy Bay Club have SDP a neES a Reception 
Committee to receive and entertain _the Hull Y. C., and its fleet 
will meet the club and escort them. Saturday evening. Reception 
and lunch at club house, 2. Sundayafiernoon. Drive around the 
cape. 3. Monday. Open regatta, for which liberal prizes are 
ofiered, Monday evening, Reception by the ladies of Rockport. 
For the accommodation of the small boat owners, sleeping quart- 
ers will be provided by the Sandy Bay Y. ©., and should any of tlie 
yachts be unable to go further than Gloucester, barges will be in 
readiness at that port for yachtsmen to join their comrades at 
Rockport at the Saturday evening's festivities. The inside pass- 
age to Squam can be taken by all who may desire. 4. Tuesday. A 
start will be made for Newcastle, where the night will be spent. 
5. Wednesday. Isle of Shoals. 6. Thursday. Biddeford Pool. 7. 
Friday. Portland. A conference of the captains may at any time 
be held to consider any change of programme after leaying Rock- 
port, and any desire to continue further east. Rear-Com. Howe 
will haye command of the small boats. The protests in the race 
of July 17 between Tartar and Mabel have been decided by ruling 
ge etna and giving first prize and a leg in the championship 
to Tom Cat. 


KEEL SLOOPS VS. CENTERBOARDS.—In regard to an article 
Lhave just, read, signed “Loyalty... Surely no one has ever ques- 
tioned the ability of a beat with inside ballast to stand up to hey 
canvas equally as well as if she had lead outside. Of course I do 
not mean to insinuate that she can do so with the same quantity, 
but if you give her a little more and stow it all inside [ think that 
she will be equally stiff. Now while I am in favor of cutter prin- 
ciples I do not think that they embody everything of what a good 
boat should have. Beam, combined with weight low-down, are 
what I consider essential requisites in every honest boat. Idonot, 
hoyever, in mentioning beam, refer to that class of boat which has 
become so common around Boston, they have lots of space, but it 
is in such a form that it cannot be utilized to best advantage, while 
in consequence of their immense displacement they require too 
much canvas to drive them. Iwasin Quebec atthe time of their 
June races, and I see that they are gradually but surely evolving 
from the two types a boat which will be fast, and at the same time 
suited to all kinds of cruising. Their cruising is done in the 
stormy waters of the Gulf, and imay add that it is not done in 
shoal centerboarders but in good, sate, keel boats—not of excessive 
draft—and with moderate beam, Such boats are fit to cruise 
around the-world, The boat i was outin the day of the Q, Y. C. 


(icny 29, 1886, 


race was a new keel sloop by La Pointe, Although we were not 
entered in the race we went over the course, but not haying a spin- 
naker we were, of course, left behind off the wihd, but after round- 
ing the buoy webegan to pick up and would undoubtedly lave 
come in first had not the crew been so excited when we were néar= 
ing the leaders as to pull the head sheets up to windward, of course 
we missed stays, and as misfortunes never come single the sister 
hooks parted on the jib sheet blocks a few minutes later, As it 
was, however, we came in fourth, five minutes after the winner. 
That sloop was 40ft. on keel, and with 4 tons of inside ballast drew 
5ft. of water. In a centérboard boat of like length the draft (with 
board down) would probably be 6 or 7£t., so where do these men get 
their objections to keels. In running free the keel boat would 
probably draw more than a centerboard, bat in running free there 
is more choice of water, while in beating the keel boat would have 
the advantage. I have a canterboard sloop 29ft. over all, she is 
very fast, but is also reasonably deep, and with about two tons of 
iron inside of her, she is reasonably safe, she has 21ft. hoist and is 
cutter rigged, having her jib set flying: she is quite stiff. But there 
are pleasanter thoughts than when sailing a shallow sloop with an 
lnmense rig, as nearly every one with a reputation for speed to 
maintain has to wonder every time she heels. toa_fiercer squall 

and the water comes tumbling aboard, whether she has yet reache 

the vanishing point, that point which is possessed by all boats of 
shallow draft and an insufficiency of ballast. But where is the 
oot? I suppose that Mr. Kunhardt is by this time thoroughly 
Son ane by that classic rig of his, the celebrated “Grimallcin.”— 

ANADIAN. 


_ SIGNALS AT THE PHEAK,—In the larger clubs the usage of carry- 
ing the racing signals at the peak, with no other colors shown, has 
become general, but many of the smaller clups do no yet follow 
this important rule. Nothing looks more slovenly about a yacht 
than a lot of miscellaneous bunting, and itis worse inarace than 
on ordinary occasions, Leaye particolored flags, champion pen- 
nants, huge flags with the name of the yacht to excursion barges 
and fishing boats and adhere to the custom of the yachting world, 
a private signal at the peak of the mainsail as long as the yacht is 
in the race, to be hauled down if she withdraws. 


Answers to Correspondents. 


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GREENWING will oblige by sending address to this office. 


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-Jan, 1. 


W, M.'S,, Emilie, Pa.—Write to the Portable House Co., 335 
Broadway, N.Y. . 


W..0. 'T., Hyde Park, Mass.—Sharpies were described in For=st 
AND STREAM of Sept. 13, 1883. 


M. D. A., Ann Arbor, Mich.—The American Museum of Natural 
History of this city is an incorporated institution, and issues per- 
mits for the collection of birds’ eggs. See the forms printed in an- 
other column. 

CARE OF Fret on A TRAMP.—R. H. K., Norwich, Conn., in- 
quires for treatment of feet fora pedestrian tour. Give inside of 
socks, woolen, a couting of common yellow bar soap, first softening 
the soap in warm water. This will preyent the tenderest, part from 
blistering, and will make traveling easy even after blisters are 
formed, This method was used by the American army in Mexico, 
and is given in“‘Hallock's Gazetteer.’—WAREIELD, 

' X., Virginia,—Please give the individual vote of the Virginia 
delegation inthe House upon the bill te allow a railroad in the 
Yellowstone Park. Many of us wish to know how our delegates 
stood in this attempted violation of the rights of the people in 
forcing: a railroad through their property without so much as “by 
your leave?” Ans. The bill has not passed the Senate yet, and so 
has noi come before the House, When itis yoted on we shall not 
fail to record the votes of all the members. 


Bass, New York—A claims that Bergen Point, N.J..and Hell 
Gate, New York cit , are first-class bass fishing grounds and that 
ass are caught at these a anes now at present time. Bsays that 
neither place is good and that striped bass are not caught at this 
season of year in this vicinity. Also state which is best ground 
for bass fishing in this vicinity? Ans. Neither place is now a first- 
class place for striped bass as they once were. Bergen Point.is- 
now the best place of the two, and from there to the lower end of 

Staten Tsland is now the best eround about New York city, _ 

Au Loox, Hartford City, Ind.—Please tell me what the fallow- 
ing birdis? Black beak, breast and tail, white crest runuing cross- 
wise of its head, then extends clear down its back an mech wide; is 
about the size of a blackbird; chatters lke a blackbird but has a 
beautiful song. Hach wing has a white feather. This is the first 
one lever saw. I was tempted at first to shootit, butif-lit on a 
twig near by and began its sweet song, which was too much for 
me. Ans. The bird was probably a bobolink, or as it is sometimes 
called from its markings, ‘“shunk bird,” one of our sweetest songs- 
You did well to hold your hand. 


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for three weeks, at no great distance from here, where hunting or 
fishing, or both, are good? Plain fare wanted.—J. B. F. 


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XXXII. Windward—Accommodation Plan XLVIII, The Cutter Mamie. 


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II. The Windward. . XIX, Single-Hand Cruiser. XXXV. The Cruising Yaw! Aneto. L. The Mamie—Sail Plan. 
Iv. A Newport Catboat—Portable Catboat. XX. Light Draft Cutter Carmita. XXXVI. The Singie-Hand Yawl Deuce. LI. Six-Beam Cutter. 
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VI. Keel Catboat Caprice. XXII. The Boston Sloop Neva. XXXVIIT. The Cutter Petrel. LI. The Cutter Surf. 
VII. Caprice—Sail Plan. XXIII. The Boston Sloop Nyssa. XXXITX. The Petrel—-Sail Plan. LIV. The Cutter Surf—Sail Plan. 
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X. Open Boat Cruiser. XXVI. The Keel Sloop Alice. XLII. The Cutter Hagen, LVII. The Cutter Spankadillo. 
XI. The Cruiser—Sail Plan. XXVII. The Gannet. XLII. The Cutter Yolande. LVIIL. The Cutter Madge. 
XII. Open Boat Trident. XXVIII. A Compromise Sloop. XLIV. Yolande—Cabin and Deck Plans. LIX. The Madge—Ironwork. , 
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XIV. The Centerboard Sloop Gieam. XXX. Daisy—Sail Plan. XLVI. Single-Hand Yawl—Cabin and LXI, The Nonpareil Sharpie. 
XV, Gleam—Sail Plan. XXXII. The Cutter Vayu. Deck Plans. LXII, The Cynthia. 
XVI. The Centerboard Sloop Midge. XXXII. The Cruising Yawl Windward. XLVI. 8S. H. Yawl—Rig and Construction. . The Cruising Sneakbox. 
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American Angler’s Book, Norris,...-... ...+ 5 50 
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Angling Talks, Dawson,...........0.-.--..55 6+ 50 
Angling, A Book on, Wraticis...--....---+++-- 7 50 
Black Bass Fishing, Henshall,.-..-.-.-....-- 3 00 
Fish and Fishing, Mamly.......--.-:---+-+1+- 5 25 
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Fishing With the Fly, Orvis-Cheney Collect. 2 


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Fly Rods and Ply Tackle, Wells......--...-. 2 50 
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Frank Forester’s Fishing With Hook and 
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Fysshe and Fysshyne,........ ig leca's wear ==: 1 00 
Fresh and Sali Water Aquarium,,......-... 50 
Modern Practical Angler, a Guide to Fly 
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Practical Trout Culture: ....-.......+---s .. 100 
Practical Fisherman. .....-..-----+---- 42 
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Birds and Their Haunts....--:...-...... wr 
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Coues’ Key to North American Birds. .-.... 15 00 
Game Water Birds of the Atlantic Coast, 
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Holden’s Book of Birds, pa...-...-.,..----+-- 25 
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Naturalists’ Guide, Maynard.........-....... 2 00 
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Samuel’s Birds of New England........---:. 4 00 
SVivtiue Mest cepa Pe, tae ge SRE ee eae se 15 
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Around the World in the Yacht Sunbeam... 3 00 
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Canoe and Boat Building for Amateurs, W- 
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Gruises in Small Yachts..--...-......-.....0. 2 50 
Corinthian Yachtsman. ....-:-::--+--+....++5 1 50 
Donaldson’s Steam Machinery..---:.-..:----- 1 50 
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Complete American Trapper, Gibson.......; 1 00 
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CANADA PEG, bred by Dr. N. Rowe, National 
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d. Puppies for sale. 
TERRA CoT x KENNELS, Box 345, Toronto, Can, 


Vu the Stud. 


The “Boss” in Stud, 


Boss’ Record.—Vhe. at New York in 1885, as a 
uppy. In 1886, 2d prize N. BE. K. Club at Boston. 
€ also took 2d prize in open class and special prize 
as the best American bred mastiff? at the Westmin- 
ster K. C., New York, 1886. 
_ Bossiis a large dog, weighing upward of 180 Ibs, ; 
is good in skull, with grand body, legs, feet and 
bone,—Am, Field, April 8, 1886, 

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tension and that was Boss, He possesses length of 
body with great substance, and is perfectly sound 
in limbs.—Sporting Life, March 31, 1886. 

A few choice pups of great promise for sale, sired 
by Boss out of equally grand females, with best of 
pedigree and markings. 

Also a pair of Great Danes, 5 mos. old, marked 
alike white and blue; great beauties. Pair $50; 
others from $15 to $20 each. 


J. L. WINCHELL, 
Wair Haven, Vermont. 


dy1,té. 


Gus Bonanhu 
' IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr, Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field deg, as his reeord shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T. Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones, Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


CHAMPION LAVERACK SETTER 


ROCKINGHAM, 


The acknowledged best English setter in America, 
and a grand field dog. Will be allowed te serye a 
limited number of approved bitches. Fee $50. 
FRANK WINDHOLZ, 
525 Sixth avenue, New York. 


IN THE STUD. 
ENGLISH MASTIFF HERO III. 


Winner of first prize and special prize for the best 
dog or bitch, at Pittsburgh, 1886. 
FEE - $25. 

For pieture and pedigree, address 

VICTOR M, HALDEMAN, 
Generat Wayne, Delaware Co Pa. 


Pups for sale. 


jyi15,8mos 


Ghee Hennel, 
FOR SALE. 
The Field Spaniel 


BEAUCLERK. 


(AL ECR. 3444). 


dition, a rare good field Roe pet 36lbs., color 


dark liver. Address for further ea 
I. M. DEWE 
lt New Hayen, Conn. 


St. Bernard Pups. 


For sale cheap, all dogs, rough and smooth- 
coated. ESSEX KENNELS, Andover, ee 
Jeo 56 


UP FOR SALE, OUT OF MORNING STAR 

(A.K.R. 1541) and Gun (A.K,R. 1538), 8 mos, 

old, Will sell cheap. HERB. TOWLE, Mish- 
awaka, Ind. lt 


UST BE SOLD.—SIX BEAUTIFUL LEMON 

and white pointer puppies, 4 mos. old, two 

dogs and four bitches, from Sensation stock. Will 

be sold very cheap if sold within two weeks. For 

further particulars address GEO, HEWMANN, 
Huntington, L. I. It 


OX-TERRIERS.—I HAVE FOR SALE PUP- 
ies, sire Mixture (A.K.R. 2697), dam Fly 
® 3182); a fine litter. Address H. J. TOBEY, 


os 
. O. Box 364, Hudson, N. Y. jy29,1t 


ANTED—TO HIRE FOR HIS KEEP WITH 
privilege of buying, a good field broken 
English setter dog. The best. of care 
‘Address W. JOHNSON, W. Yarmouth, Mass, 


OR SALE.—ORANGE AND WHITE ENG- 
lish setter dog, sound and healthy. Price $15 

if taken atonce. Hor particulars address HE, L. 
KLIPPLE, 69 So, Main st., Wilkesbarre, Pa. 1t 


Fo SALE CHEAP.—LLEWELLIN SETTER 
bitch (AJK.R. 3047), lemon and white, 2 yrs. 
old, very intelligent, does several tricks, a busy 
worker in the field. Also 11 handsomely marked 
ups, nine dogs and two bitches, whelped June 16, 
Fe above biteh, sire an extra aa fielder. For 
pedigree and price address LA NT THOMPSON, 
Lansing, Mich. lt 


- 


Be SALE AT LIVING PRICES, WATER 
and cocker spaniel pups from prize winning 

stock. Also one fine D. B. B. L. shotgun, 12-gauge. 

R. E. SMITH, Box 250 Afton, N. Y. it 


IVEN AWAY! CLOSING OUT! WATER 
spaniel pu Sui imported bitch, fine duck 
retriever, $15; O’More brood bitch, $15. Cre 
PIERCE, Riverside, Conn. it 


OR SALE._FIVE PUPS OF GOOD BLOOD 
F English bull-terriers.. Will make 28lb. dogs. 
J. G. SHAND, 319 Hast Thirty-fifth st., N.Y. lt 


UGS FOR SALE,_SEVERAL VERY FINE 
P puppies; also prood bitches for sale. Prices 
low. Address ASHMONT KENNELS, No. 1101 
Tremont st., Boston, Mass. jy29,4t 


SETTER CASH 


OR SAL 
K.R. 2070), broken on ruffed grouse, wood- 
Ree 3 W004 


dress p 
chester Co., N. Y- jy29,4t 


eS 
SPANIELS FOR SALE BY W. A. 
OC THERLAND, abin Hill, Del. CON 

J 2 


Ghe Renwet. > 
Rosecroft Kennels, 


Birmingham, Conn. 

Foreman ex Passion (Goodsell’s Prince ex Peb- 
ble) puppies for sale. Now booking orders for Fairy 
King (Plantagenet ex Jessie) ex Countess Floy 

Count Noble ex Floy) puppies. Fairy King 
(Plantagenet ex Jessie) in the stud. Fee $25. 


Valuable Kennel For Sale. 


1, BEAUFORT, the best pointer living. 

2. NEVISON, champion mastifi of America, Win- 
ner of forty Ist prizes. 

3, ALOE, pure Laverack setter bitch; sire, Good- 
sell’s Prince; dam, Pebble. 

4 BELLE BELTON, English setter; 
Selton; dam, Clara R. 
BEAUFORT stud fee, $50. 
NEVISON stud fee, $50. 

CHAS. H, MASON, 

tf 13 Bedford ave., Brooklyn, E. D., N Y. 


Prize-Bred Collies. 


A choice litter by Bounce (sire of Braw_an’ Bon- 
nie, ist and special, New Hayen) out of Raspberry 
Girl, by Rutland out of. Strawberry Girl; five dogs 
and three bitéhes. They are as promising a lot as 
the Eclipse—Nesta litter, which includes Glengarry, 
Heather, Clipper and Lintie. Price on application. 

At the Stud.—CLIPPER, the enly one of the 
Eclipse—Nesta litter at public service. Fee, $25, 
Also BOUNCH, by Tramp, averages nine pups to 
the litter and gets winners, Fee $15. 

JAMES WATSON, P. O. Box 770, Philadelphia. 


sire, Yale 


WANT -A-DOG2: 
DOG BUYERS’ CUIDE. 
Colored plates, 100 engravings |) 
of different breeds, prices they are 
worth, and where to buy them 
Mailed for 15 Cents. / 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, {} 
237 S. Eighth St. Philadelphia, Pa, ff 


\_DO YOu 
P{ 


T. PLEASANT KENNELS.—THE LARG- 

est in America. For Sale—Two. first-class 

fox-terrier bitches, imported stock, one litter light- 

weight bull-terriers, one pointer dog, one Gordon 

setter bitch, one snow white light-weight bull-terrier 
dog. For particulars address. 

Cc. T. BROWNELL, Box 335, New Bedford, Mass. 


IGH BRED POINTERS AND SETTERS —WE 

breed and dispose of nothing but first-class 

broken and unbroken dogs and puppies. Address 
ELM GROVE KENNELS, South Norwalk, Conn, 


a 
ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES. 


From imported Flora, by Roy (Dash Ii.—Bessie), 
whelped March 3, 1886, Dogs or bitches. Will guar- 
antee these pups to be just right; strong nose, na- 
tural hunters, and yery staunch, requiring but little 
training. They are not sold to close out any scrub 
stock or to make room, but were bred especiaily 
for the trade, and to show as well in the field as on 
paper. Adaress, H. J, PLSRRE, Winsted, Conn. 


Pointer Puppies For Sale. 


10 wks, old, by 
take one or two 


By GLISH SETTER PUPS, BY CHAMPION 

Dash If, out of a champion Leicester and Nelly 

bitch, WM. W. REED, 8 Milk street, Boston, Mass. 
jy22,2m0 


HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 

Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 

Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
rets. H.C. GRABE, Kensington, Ohio.  jy22,tf 


Fo SALE.—-IMPORTED ENGLISH SETTER 

bitch Beauty (A.K.R. 806), trained and a good 

field bitch; $50. Also three of her puppies by Lin- 

coln II,, $15 each, Also Beauty of Orleans (A.K.R, 

2402), $25, HENRY STURTEVANT, eet Ot 
y22,3 


POINTERS. 


Peshall’s Jimmie. 
‘Address J. H. WINSLOW, P, O. Box 1247, Philadel- 


phia, Pa, 


dy22,8 


OR SALE.—A MASTIFF DOG, 2 YRS. OLD, 
e size, gentle, kind and fine look- 
price as the owner has 
Address P, O. Box 1053, 
jy22,3b 


FOR SALE. ; 
English setter pups, Dash IT. stock; will be sold 
low. Address ©. H. HARTSHORN, 71 Blackstone 
st., Boston, or Alfred G. Larkin, West Benne 
dye, 


dition, from 2 to 4 yrs. old, JONH T. SOHWACK, 
902 Broome street, New York city. 


OR SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 
} setters and pointers, thoroughly field trained. 
Only those wishing first-class dogs will address, 
Gf. W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass. jy$,2m 


OR SALE._GORDON SETTER PUPS. A FEW 
F of the above breed, out of Rose, by Grouse II, 
Correspondence solicited. Ad- 


to be closed seon. J 
ee NELS, bik tease 


QUINEBAUG KE 


OR SALE.—TEN ENGLISH SETTER PUP- 
EK pies out of best Gas ae stock. Price $10. 
Inquire F. L. SIEGEL, 22 
135th street, New York City. 


OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
satisfaction guaran- 
HMOND, Lakeyille, 
Mass, septz2, tf 


Ghee Hemel. 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters tharoughly broken for field 
trials or private use. Reference given. W. G 
SMITH, Marydel, Ma. 


Irish Setters 


= 


Setter Puppies for $5. 


We haye a number of setter pu ppies from 5 to 10 
wks. old, dogs and bitches, of all colors; we will 
close out for $5 each. Dogs of same breed from 6 
mos, to 1 yr. old, $8 each, These setters are of good 
native blood, fair nose and not gunshy, and satis- 
faction is guaranteed in every case, 

WM. W. SILVEY, 
135 South Highth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


St. Bernards 


Of purest Swiss strain. Having purchased 
Mr. Hy. Schumacher’s Kennel at Bern, 
Switzerland, I caf*furnish excellent puppies 
or grown stock, pedigrees are genuine, it 
being well known that Mr. Schumacher’s 
dogs are of purest strain now in existence, 
“Apollo” is in the stud, fee$too. “ Apollo” 
has beaten all dogs in his classin Switzerland 
and America, including champions Don II, 
and ‘‘ Verone,”’ for specials, photos of Swiss 
dogs in groups or singly cabinet size 50 ets, 
each. Address with stamp, 


WW. W. Tucker, 


P. O. Box 1338, N. Y. 


FOR S8/\0-e. 
Rory O’More and Glencho puppy stock; also a 
few superb brood bitches, all of th 
est red Irish strains: full pea reed. Address with 
stamp W. N. CALLENDER, Albany, N. Y. 


Graphic--Zitta Puppies. 
I will book a few of the above pApplee whelped 
June 10, 1886, to be delivered in August. FRED F 
HARRIS, 390 Oommercial street, Portland, tes 
je24,8t 


MASTIFFES. 


Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. Y¥. 


Kennels of Scotch deerhounds and greyhounds re- 


duced the price of puppies. Some choice grey- 
hounds now ready to ship, DR. VAN HUMMELL, 
Denver, Col, apll6.tf 


19, Ea oes TO HANDLE ON QUAIL. 
Best of reference; satisfaction guaranteed. 

Address GEO. H. HILL, Miami Kennels, Madeira, 

Obio. Jy22,dmc¢ 


Ravenswood Setter Kennels. 


Pure Llewellin setter puppies for sale, by the field 
trial and bench show winner Dash IIL. out of finely 
bred bitches. All nicely marked black and white, 
and are unusualiy fine. Address RAVENSWOOD 
SETTER KENNELS, P. O. Box 1463, eek Pela 

hres 


FOR SALE. 


ING CHARLES SPANIELS.—ANGORA KIT- 
K tens.—We have the very best that can be ob-~ 
tained. Our stud dog, Duke, a full brother of 
champion Jumbo, is, without doubt, the shortest 
face dog in the world. Parties who may wish to 
buy & fine spaniel or lovely long-haired kitten, ad- 
dress, KING GHARLES KENNEL, No, 6 Second 
street, New York. jy8,tf 


PORTSMAN’S KENNEL.—TRAINING, BREAK- 


ing and Boarding of sporting dogs, having a 
free ine capacity for fifty boarders. D. F WiL- 
BUR, Prop., Box 308, Bridgewater, Mass. may13,tf 


OINTERS FOR SALE, 10 WKS. OLD, FINE, 

healthy bitch pups, by imported Nick of Naso 

out of Temptation (A.K.R. 1590). M. MLLLS, P. 0. 
Box 153, Jersey City. N. J. iv 15,36 


OR SALE.—A FINELY TRAINED IRISH SET- 
ter bitch, 8 yrs. old, The highest bid received 
before Aug. 15 gets her, Must be sold. Address 
C. L. ROBINSON, Box 1014, Rutland, Vt. jy16,4t 


OR SALE—TWO ENGLISH SETTER PUPS, 
sired by Dash III. out of Nellie. Also five 

ups; sired by Drake, Jr. oul of Phyllis. Sheis by 
Dash Ill, out of Nellie. J. H. WHITCOMB, Little- 


=) 
on 
mo 
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OR SALE._ENGLISH BHRAGLE HOUND 
pups, 2and 6 mos, old, out of good hunting’ 
stock. Price $10 and u wari according to quality. 
G. L, BARNHES, Tyring m, Mass. B= yhi13) 


i- 


A WEEKLY JOURNAL OF THE RoD AND GUN. 


Terms, $44 Yuar. 10 Ors. 4 Cory. ! 
Srx Monvus, #2. 


NEW YORK, AUGUST 5, 1886. 


{ VOL. XXVII.—No. 2. 
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CONTENTS. 


EDITORIAL, . 

He Does not Court Notoriety. 
The Scarcity of Bluefish. 
Vacationists. 

Congress and the Park. 

THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. 
Camping for its Own Sake. 
Sam Lovel’s Camps.—t, 

NATURAL HISTORY. 

What was It? 

Is the Grouse Polygamous? 

American Association Meet- 
meg. 

Domestication of the Buffalo. 

GAME BAG AND GuN. 

The First Tracking Snow, 
Foxes and Foxhounds. 

Ivioose Calling. 

The Prairie Chickens. 

Abolish Spring Shooting. 
Rifled Chokebore Guns. 

The Puget Sound Basin, 

Hard Luck in ™ ‘ee’s Pocket. 
Some Points of Law. 

Muzzle vs, Breech. 


PISHCUTURE,. 
The Michigan Grayling. 
‘THE ICENWEL. 
Dogs of the Occident. 
The Clumber Spaniel. 
Parasitic Diseases of Dogs. 
The Hornellsville Dog Show. 
The Mastiff Type. 
Kennel Notes. 
Kennel Management. 
RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
Range and Gallery. 


he Trap. 
A Much Needed Reform. 
YACHTING. 
The Arrival of Galatea. 
Another “Yachting Accident.” 
The Lake Y. R. A. Round. 
Fair eee the Cup Races. 
Beverly Y.C. 
Women as Sailors. 
CANOEING. 
The Business of the Meet. 
The “Roslyn Weatheregrip.” 
The Season’s Verdict on 


VACATIONISTS. 


HE vacationist is abroad in full force. He has fol- 
lowed the sportsman as usual, and though it is not 


pleasant to contemplate, he has followed him to the trout 
He is there not for 
angling, and as for hunting, he is not there for that in a 
He is there out of season, and*yet he will 
sap every source of enjoyment to its very source of dry- 
This vacationist is often 
a newspaper man; generally an attache of the metropoli- 
tan daily, who gets paid by the amount of stuff he writes 
Or 


waters and to the hunting grounds. 
genuine sense. 
ness, and then le about the rest. 


—by the amount of length in a column he covers, 
perhaps he may be a country editor or correspondent, 


with more time on his hands than brains to put in his 
paper, and he goes there to puff Mr. Everybody on the 
route and after he gets there; for it is this puffing—free 
Otherwise he would 
not be there, and our much-loved trout lakes and streams 
would escape the affliction of being lied about and gushed 
Tf these vacationists who write to 
lighten their expenses would stick to what they have 
some knowledge of, it would be less annoying; but their 
pens are garrulous and it is the number of words which 
tell in the exchequer, and the daily papers are loaded 
with columns of what it makes every true angler and 


advertising—which pays his bills, 


about for the nonce, 


sportsman mad to read. 


A New York correspondent of the Boston papers is just 
He is full 


now “doing the Rangeleys,” as he terms it. 
of advice to everybody, He assumes that all anglers are 
liars, and yet he stoops to tell the most barefaced false- 
hoods about his surroundings, He tells about 300 
trout caught at Kenebago in one day, none less than 


half a pound, caught by one fisherman. Then he goes on 


to say that anybody can be sure of all the trout he wants 
at that lake of lakes any day in the year. 


come to understand it. 


subject can see through. 
periences the true angler is called upon to pass through 


Such stuff is 
written to please hotel keepers, but the public has not yet 
The patent medicine cure-alls 
the masses can understand, but these stories about trout 
and salmon waters only those who are familiar with the 
One of the most peculiar ex- 


tunities for the sportsman within the Park, He did not 
try this shooting himself; time did not permit. 

Such writings are harmful, but what shall we do to 
counteract them? Managing editors, who alone have the 
power to bring such correspondents to their senses, are 
indifferent, They are not generally posted on such sub- 
jects themselves, These writers get into the widely-read 
daily papers, and the harm they do is hard to repair 
even by all the force of the ForEST AND STREAM and other 
good journals devoted to telling the truth and giving real 
information upon subjects these self-sufficient scribblers 
presume to cover. 


HE DOES NOT COURT NOTORIETY. 


f as Rey, F. L. Fleer, Fond du Lac, Wis,, has our 

sympathy. He is a modest, shrinking man, who 
when he performs a virtuous action with his right hand 
declines to permit his left hand to know of the occurrence. 
When he gives alms he gives them in secret, according to 
the teachings of the Master. He shrinks from publicity, 
To such a man the idea of getting his name in the news- 
papers seems horrible. 

But misfortunes come to all of us as we journey 
through this vale of tears, and cruel fate has not spared 
the Rev, F. L. Fleer, 

It happened that recently a small party of tourists were 
traveling through the Yellowstone Park. They were the 
Reverend F, L. Fleer, of Fond du Lac, Wis.; Mr. E. J, S. 
Adams, of Philadelphia; Mr. T, C. Camp and his gon; H. 
H, Camp, bankers of Milwaukee, Wis. About the 24th 
of July they found themselves at the Grand Falls of the 
Yellowstone. Here they spent some time admiring the 
beauty and grandeur of the scene. The majesty of the 
falls, the depth of the cafion, the wonderful display of 
color, the fantastic shapes of the eroded rock walls, the 
curious play of light and shade over the scene as 
the slow clouds moved hither and thither in the 
sky above them, fascinated the beholders. They watched 
too, with interest the few evidences of animal life which 
were visible. Over the abyss of the cafion a few ospreys 
hung motionless on steady pinions, newly hatched young 


SHA AND RIVER FISHING. Models. i ' mae i , , Wag r 
He Siepoes Lake Trout, Retin on fheiNendnsein is the taking of a friend to the trout waters who has whistled from the nests on the rock towers, swallows 
At Lake Onaway. A Salt Water Meet. never been there before—who is not familiar with the | darted hither and thither through the clear air, and far 


Brown Trout in America. ANSWERS T RRESPONDENTS. : ; 
Bias ke COMES e below them, over the apparently slow-moving, oily tor- 


rent, one could make out with a glass the form of a busy 
dipper hurrying up or down the stream. No one would 


business. That friend has read the gush and the lies, and 
though he may not swallow the whole, yet he is likely to 
believe in atleast apart. A case in point. The vaca- 


THE SCARCITY OF BLUEFISH. 


T is now the season when the bluefish should be abund- 
ant along the Atlantic coast from Cape Cod to Cape 
Hatteras, but they have not appeared in numbers sufficient 
to encourage either the market fishermen or the anglers 
to try for them. Occasionally a small school of small fish 
is struck, but the markets are bare of them and the ang- 
lers are disconsolate. These fish usually appear in Florida 
in March, and reach the coast of Massachusetts about the 
middle of June. A few are now taken about Long Island, 
but not in numbers to compare with an ordinary year. 
They have been gradually decreasing for some years, but 
this season it is a sudden falling off. 

While itis a fact that the bluefish have occasionally 
been absent for a year since they first appeared on the 
Atlantic coast of North America some fifty-five years ago, 
it is not recorded that they steadily decreased in numbers 
year after year until some ten years ago, About this 
time there was an increase in the catch of menhaden, and 
steamers took the place of the sail vessels. Since then 
more steamers have been added to the fleet, and the men- 
haden, the principal food of the bluefish, have become 
more or less scarce. 

Mr. N, E. Gould, of the U. 8. Life Saving Station, 
Chatham, Mass., writes to Prof. Baird (Bulletin U. §. 
Fish Commission, Vol. V., p. 216) under date of June 20, 
1885, as follows: ‘The first menhaden were caught on 
May 14, but no schools were seen during the season, al- 

_ though these fish were at a former time very numerous on 
this coast during the month of May; none have been seen 
schooling in large schools since the spring of 1875. Be- 
fore that time they were probably the most numerous fish 
that passed along this coast.” 

In view of these facts it seems idle to assert that the 
captures by man do not affect the sea fishes, We do not 
wish to be understood as laying the absence of the blue- 
fish this year entirely to the menhaden steamers, because 
the fish may return in some numbers next year, but we 
believe that these steamers are the cause of the decrease 
in the numbers of bluefish during the past decade. The 
question may soon arise, ‘‘ Which is of the most value, food 
fish or menhaden oil ?” 


tionist was a trve and an honest soul. The trip to the 


lakes was an event to him. He had a class of boysin the 
Sabbath school of which he was a prominent member. It 
was his first experience with the rod and line, but he had 
He was cautioned that his hick might 
not be all he expected, but the exuberance of getting his 


read the papers. 


outfit and making ready was too much for him. He told 


his friends in the church of his plans and they lent their 


congratulations and spoke for a mess of trout, It would 


probably have taken a few hundred pounds to have sup- 


plied all these messes, but my friend wasin for it. He 
even promised the boys in his Sabbath school class some 
glowing accounts of taking trout on his return. He 
reached the fishing grounds with the fishing only fairly 
good, and caught trout, some of very good size; but he 
did not come within a long distance of his expectations. 
The time began to draw near for our return. He had 
only one or two trout in his car. Alas! for all those Sun- 
day school boys and those church friends. What should 
he say to them? The thought weighed upon his spirits 
and completely spoiled the last part of his stay. The 
trout would not come to his lure in sufficient quantities 
to supply a whole church and the better part of the Sab- 
bath school, He went home disgusted. That was his 
first and his last trouting excursion. He reads about 
such things no more. 

Another newspaper vacationist has been visiting the 
Yellowstone National Park, and if his writings concern- 
ing other matters, which he is presumed to cover when at 
home, are as full of attempts to tell all about that which 
he has no real knowledge of as he has shown himself to 
be ignorant of the first principles concerning the game in 
that’ region, then he is worthy of having his work taken 
from him and given to the office boy. In the first place he 
utterly ignores or is ignorant of the fact that there are 
only a few buffalo left on the continent, and he goes on 
to tell ofthe opportunities for buffalo shooting and of the 
buffalo he saw. He also fails to mention the fact of the 
very stringent laws for the protection of the large game 

n the Park, and indites a paragraph or two on the oppor- 


have imagined that there was anything in so majestic 
and so peaceful a scene to suggest bloodshed or cruelty. 
But while they were there, and while contemplating the 
beauties of this scene, one of the party shot and killed an 
eagle (osprey) that had lately hatched her young on one of 
the rock towers which overhang the cafion. 

Word of the occurrence was sent to the Superintendent's 
office at the Hot Springs, and on the morning of July 26, 
Assistants Wilson and Berry captured the party and 
brought them before Superintendent Wear. In Col. 
Wear’s presence the Reverend F. L. Fleer confessed that 
he was the man who killed the bird, and this confession 
was confirmed by the statements of the other members of 
the party. The Reverend F. L. Fleer begged hard that 
his offense might be kept a secret. Notoriety was the 
only thing he had to fear, because there is no law in the 
Park by which a minister of the Gospel who kills the 
mother bird off the nest and leaves the young to starve 
can be punished. 

We sympathize with the Reverend F. L, Fleer, and hope 
that his crime against the regulations of the Interior De- 
partment and the laws of God may not become generally 
known, but we recommend that some quiet Sunday after- 
noon, in the stillness of his study, just off the church, he 
devote an hour or two to a consideration of his slaughter 
of amother bird over the Grand Cafion of the Yellowstone. 


TRAP SHOOTING REFORM.—Trap shooting is too much in 
the hands of men who are to all intents and purposes pro- 
fessionals, who go into it solely to get what they can out 
of it, who hog the prize money, who mean to earn their 
living by it, who are not fit competitors for amateur shoot- 
for-the-fun-of-it trap shots to contest against. A great 
reform is needed in this. Has the time not come when 
that reform can be brought about, and a large tourna- 
ment made to afford a fair chance to the average trap 
shot? The communication on this topic, in another col- 
umn, comes from a member of a club numbering two 
hundred, nine-tenths of whom, the writer tells us, share 
his sentiments. 


22 


FOREST AND STREAM, 


CONGRESS AND THE NATIONAL PARE, 


ee session of Congress almost‘at an end will pass with- 
out any legislation favorable to the Yellowstone Park. 

Senator Vest’s bill providing for the better government 
of this reservation, and for the administration of justice 
within its limits is pending in the Senate but will scarcely 
be reached during the present session, although it has 
been reported favorably by the Committee on Territories, 
and is now on the Senate calendar. 

The House in the Sundry Civil bill appropriated $20,000 
for the construction of roads in the Park, but failed to 
provide any funds for the salaries of the Superintendent 
and his assistants, or for contingent expenses. This was 
manifestly an attempt to turn over the reseryation to the 
War Department. There being no funds for their pay- 
ment, the Superintendent and the Park police would have 
been dismissed, there would have been no one to look 
after the reservation, and the Secretary of the Interior 
was to be authorized to call upon the Secretary of War 
for troops to do police duty. This would have been a 
grave misfortune, for such work can be done vastly better 
by a civil force than by soldiers, and the best interests of 
the Park require that it should be, so far as possible, kept 
under the control of one Department of the Government. 

Senator Vest appeared before the Appropriation Com- 
mittee of the Senate and secured an increase on the House 
appropriation of $20,000, which makes the sum equal to 
that heretofore appropriated annually for the pay of the 
Superintendent and his assistants, contingent expenses 
and the construction and improvement of roads. When 
this increased appropriation came up in the Senate it was 
objected to by Senator Plumb, and earnestly defended by 
Senator Vest, and was finally agreed to. In conference 
committee of the two houses the increase was objected 
to by the House committee, and is reported to have been 
thrown out. 

The bill granting to the Cinnabar & Clark’s Fork Rail- 
road a right of way through the Park was, as we have 
noted, taken up some weeks ago in the Senate, and after 
discussion laid over. I¢ will not come up again at this 
session, but in December a persistent effort will be made 
to force it through by the same lobby which has been 
at work for it during the present session. The measure is 
one of the worst that has ever been set on foot against the 
Park, and it should be resisted by the friends of the re- 
servation by every legitimate means. During the present 
summer a full investigation of several routes to Cooke 
City will probably be made, and when Congress next 
meets a good deal of information about them will be 
available. The Third Cafion of the Yellowstone was last 
month examined by a competent person, who pronounced 
it impracticable for a railroad. 

We regret to state that among two classes of persons 
there seems to be a desire to have the act by which the 
National Park was created repealed, and the reservation 
thrown open to setttlement. One of these classes is made 
up of greedy and unscrupulous adventurers and specula- 
tors, who see in this beautiful region only means for 
filling their pockets and care nothing about the inter- 
ests and rights of the people. The other class consists of 
members of Congress, who ought to know better, but who 
regard the Park asa piece of ‘‘eesthetic” nonsense, and 
ridicule the idea of making any appropriation for its pre- 
servation and improvement, Uponmen so densely ignor- 
ant and possessed of such narrow views, no impression 
can be made except by the threats of their constituents to 
throw them overboard at the next election unless they 
pay some regard to the public good. 

It is insisted by such men as these that the Park is for 
the rich and not for the poor. A statement more untrue 
was never made, Those who have visited the region and 
seen passing through ib the farmers who, in their own 
wagons, with their families, have traveled hundreds of 
miles to see the Park, know well that the proportion of 
wealthy people who go there is small by comparison with 
the many who visit it in the most inexpensiye—and at 
the same time the pleasantest—way. 

Tf the friends of the Park do not meet boldly and ag- 
gressively the gang of speculators who seek to have it 
turned over to them for their private ends, there is little 
question as to the final result. The money makers and 
land grabbers will muster in force in Washington next 
winter, and will make a desperate effort to force railroads 
through the Park, and this will be its destruction. 

It isthe plain duty of every citizen who appreciates 
what the Park is to-day and whatit may be in the future, 
totake an active interest in this matter. Each man should 
endeavor to give expression to his views in such a way 
that bis Congressman shall not be doubtful as to the feel- 
ings of those who have sent him to Washington to repre- 
sent their interests. 

The people must insist that their Park shall be reserved 
for them and not turned over to jobbers and speculators. 


EE 
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Room iv ALASKA.—From Labrador come most distress- 
ing reports of failure of fisheries and starvation of coast 
dwellers. The British authorities should in mercy trans- 
port the survivors, and give them a chance for their lives 
in more favored regions. In his forthcoming book, ‘‘Our 
New Alaska,” Mr. Chas. Hallock suggests that there is 
yoom in Alaska for a large population of fishermen. 


day of use, 


1 PAP werd the futur’, an’ the mushrat smell is consid’abl. 
¢ he Spot fem It Cour ist, but not ’s much ’s I wish ‘twas. But light a ae 


git yer mushrat prod, an’ le’s go an’ see ye use it,” and 


ltidresss all communications to the Forest ana Stream Pub. Co, aging lines: 
7 “Chee-er up your hearts, young men, 
Let naw-thing fright you; 
Be a—w—yv a galliant mind, 
Let tha-a-at delight you!” 


So the Canadian got his black pipe ablast, and taking a 
one-tined spear and an axe from the shanty, announced 
his readiness to start. 


CAMPING FOR ITS OWN SAKE. 


] HAVE just received a characteristic letter from the 
Professor, and as some portions of it may interest 
you, [send them herewith, I last year recommended him 
to get a copy of ‘‘Woodcraft,” and received his heartfelt 
thanks for the favor, I see that he has it in camp this 
season, :, 

The letter is dated from a certain island, ‘‘the ‘Blue- 
berry’ of the early navigators” (we having given it that 
name when first we made its acquaintance twenty-six 
years ago); 

*“Whenever I come to this island I live over again the 
brief stay we made here so many years ago, and I revive 
the faith that you and I shall hold a reunion here some 
good day. 

“T am now writing not more than two rods from the 
spot where we pitched our tent. Iam more and more im- 
pressed and fascinated year by year with the beauty of 
this part of the lake, and with the cosy, convenient and 
picturesque character of the island itself. It is very small, 
but it has two excellent beaches, and is well wooded; and 
it commands superb views both of the lake and of the dis- 
tant mountains. 

“JT have somewhat enlarged my outfit, and there are 
four of us here—my wife, two of the boys and myself. I 
decided that I could not do better by the boys than to 
initiate them into the art of camping out, and then leave 
it for them to follow up or not, according to their bent; 
for some are born to camp (you, for instance) and some 
are not. 

“T have my old A tent, still im fair condition, for the 
boys to sleep in, and a new wall tent, 9ft. Gin, square, Sft. 
high and 4ft. wall, which H. and I occupy, and which is 
the family dining and sitting room in rainy weather. 

“‘And speaking of rainy weather reminds me to say 
that we are just emerging from two solid days of it. 
Hverything is soaked, and my feet have been wet all the 
time for these two days. 


“We get our stores mostly from C. (the boys have gone 
there now for supplies), and live as comfortably as we do 
in W. We have salt pork, salt codfish, condensed milk, 
split peas, potatoes, onions, Indian meal, rice, tea, coffee, 
etc., etc. H. is a first-rate camp cook, and reads her 
‘Nessmuk’ religiously. 

“T cannot help thinking that a good taste of this sort of 
thing every year is for sedentary people an excellent anti- 
dote for the slow poison of indoor life. 

“T,. wants to buy thisisland and make thisa regular fea- 
ture of our yearly vacation, but that is for the future and 
forthe children. Ishall probably take it out as a squatter. 

‘‘Have you made your new tent that you wrote about? 
I hope so, and that you are at this moment dodging the 
smoke and plying your axe over your outdoor supper on 
some of those Michigan lakes or rivers.” 

Perhaps the above extracts are too long for your col- 
umuns; but they have a certain value, as being testimony 
in favor of camp life, from a man on the wrong side of 
fifty, who is no sportsman, never having, so far as I know, 
killed a single head of game nor caught fifty pounds of 
fish in his life. He camps that he and his may for a time 
live face to face with nature; and verily, they have their 
reward. KELPIE. 

JuLY 24, 1886, 


SAM LOVEL’S CAMPS.—I. 
BY THE AUTHOR OF “UNCLE LISHA’S SHOP.” 


ESIDE a low-banked waterway among the reddish 
gray trunks of great hemlocks, there stood, one day 
in the third month of a year half a long lifetime ago, a 
shanty of freshly riven slabs with the upper ends slanted 
together in the form of an A tent. In front of it a fire 
smouldered, the slow smoke climbing through the 
branches that waved their green spray and nodded their 
slender-stemmed cones in the rising current of warm 
vapor. A few muskrat skins, stretched on osier bows, 
hung drying near by on slim poles placed in the crotches 
of stakes, and two canoes, one a light birch, the other a 
dugout, lay bottom upward on the bank awaiting the 
The shanty was luxuriously bedded with 
marsh hay and fragrant twigs of hemlocks, overlaid with 
blankets and buffalo skins, and stretching out into the 
light were two pairs of feet, one clad in stout boots, the 
other in moccasins, Four legs faded away in the dusky 
interior, till, beyond the knees, the eye was puzzled to 
follow them. 

Presently the boots began to stir and then the owner 
became dimly visible sitting up on his couch, When he 
had crawled out and scraped a coal from the ashes into 
his pipe, and having got it satisfactorily alight, stood up 
and looked at the cloud-flecked sky and out on the ice- 
bound stream, the tall, wiry form, and quiet, good- 
humored, bearded and weather-browned face of Sam 
Lovel were fully revealed. He half turned toward the 
shanty and lightly touched one of the moccasins with his 
foot. ‘‘Hello, Antwine!” he called, “be ye goin’ to sleep 
all day?” hw 

The moccasins moved a little and a sleepy voice in be- 
yond said: ‘‘Hein? What was be de matter?” 

“Git up an’ light yer pipe, an’ then le’s go an’ see ye 
spear a muskrat as youve ben tellin’ on. Come!” and 
Sam vigorously poked the moccasins till they were drawn 
into shadow, then reappeared, and Antoine Bisette came 
hitching after them into the light and sat rubbing his 
eyes as he said: ‘Bah gosh! Sam, Ah dunno ‘f Ah won't 
keel you, Ah dunno *f Ah ain't! ‘You spile em up de bes’ 
dream Ah never smell all ma laf tam! Onion bilin’ in 
keetly, patack roast in ashins, bull pawt fryin’ in paan, 
moosrat toast on coal! Oh! bah gosh! jes’ Ah tryin’ mek 
off ma min’ de fus’ one Ah’ll heat nex’, you'll holleh ‘Aan- 
twine!’ an’ dey all gone off. Ah'll poaky, mad, me!” and 
he shook his head and smote his fists above it, but the 
broad grin that followed gave the lie to these angry 
demonstrations, 

“Wal, I swan, 


sedges that lay lapped by the winds and snows of many a 
winter storm, over the frozen marsh, to where the chan- 
nel of the “Slang” wound clearly defined under the snow 
and ice, like the street of an aboriginal village, with here 
and there set beside it the hut of the muskrat. Away 
from the unwooded eastern bank stretched the wide, fiat 
fields of the Champlain Valley, yet dazzling white with 
the slowly melting snows of the persistent northern win- 
ter, though in places the pall was rent where the knolls 
and southerly banks of the tawny earth had come to the 
surface again, and zigzag lines of fences cropped out 
above the drifts. A mile back the gray and dark green 
hills arose, and along the eastern horizon ran the hazy 
wall of the Green Mountains, topped with the shining 
towers of Mansfield and Camel’s Hump, Westward from 
the standpoint of Sam and his companion an uninter- 
rupted forest of hemlocks and tall pines seemed _ to reach 
to where the Adirondacks’ scarred steeps gleamed through 
their veil of haze. Over the landscape bent a warm- 
tinted sky with fleeces of white cloud drifting slowly 
across it before a gentle southern breeze. The tempered 
air, a tinge of purple in the gray of the water maples’ 
spray, the caw of returning crows, and the long resonant 
roll of the woodpeckers’ drum beat gave unmistakable 
signs of the coming of spring—yet many days off, but 
surely coming. 

_ The fall after Uncle Lisha’s departure to his new home 
in the West, Sam had taken the old man’s advice into 
serious consideration, and finally for various reasons con- 
cluding to follow it, he bargained for the making of a lot 
of traps and took Antoine as partner and instructor as 
well, for Sam had not much experience in trapping musk- 
rats, those fur-bearers being not at all plenty in the rapid, 
weedless streams of the hill country, where all his hunt- 
ing and trapping had until now been done. Long before 
sleighing gave any sign of failing they had thei boats, 
traps and provisions hauled down to the trapping ground, 
built their rude but cozy shelter that was for some weeks 
to be their home, and were now waiting for the opening 
of small-craft nayigation, when they would begin trap- 
ping in earnest. They had set a few traps in the muskrat 
houses, chopping out a small opening to the bed, whereon 
the trap was set, and the covering carefully replaced. 
From the houses so taken possession of rose the tall 
sticks, to which the trap chains were fastened, like mini- 
ature flagstaffs. To one not so marked Antoine now led 
the way. ‘Go steel naow, Sam,” he said in a low voice 
as they they drew near it; ‘‘not mek it no more nowse as 
leetly mouses. Naow. Ah m’s goin’ stroke it raght in 
dar!” and carefully laying down his axe, he drove the 
spear into the center of the rough cone of flags, mud and 
sedges, a little below the top and on the south side. 

“Dah, seh, Sam, ant Ah tol’ you? Anh'll gat she! Abi 
feel of it heem weegle! Ant you'll see?” cried the de- 
lighted Frenchman, and when he quit his hold on the 
spear staff Sam saw that it was violently shaken, Antoine 
now chopped into the house and took out a muskrat writh- 
ing in agony and biting at the cruel spear that impaled 

i The half-savage Canuck was in no haste to dispatch 


him. 
him, but Sam dealt the poor brute a kick in the head that 
ended his misery at once, 

“‘What for you do dat, Sam? You wait mineet you see 
that leetly dev’ faght lak a coss! Haye it some funs!” 

“There, Antwine,” said Sam with an expression of 
strong disgust upon his face, ‘‘you need prod no more on 
’em on my ‘caount,” 

“Hein?” cried Antoine in astonishment, 
don’t, Sam?” 

‘Wal, it’s too dum sayage, 
that for me.” 

“Ant you want it moosrat? Don't dat goode way git 
heem, ain't it? Ah’ll git forty, prob'ly twenty so, In one 
day! You pipore he ain’t lak it jus’ well as be ketch in 
traap, hein? Pool off his laig alt day, bambye heat him 
off, den ‘goo’ bye,"Sam,’ he say! He feel bad, you feel 
bad, ant do bose of it no good, ain’t it? Bah gosh, Sam, 
you'll got foolish motion in you’ head, seh!” 

‘‘Wal, I s’pose I hev, but I can’t help it. T know trap- 

in’ is onhuman business the best way you c’n fix it, a 
<etchin’ critters by the laigs an’ lettin’ on “em suffer, but 
the’ don’t seem no other way o’ gittin’ some on ’em. 
deadfall, ‘at knocks the life aout on ‘em fust dab, is the 
only human trap the’ is, but they hain’t wuth shucks for 
mushrat. But when you come to set for mushrat m the 
water, they draound quick an’ I guess don’t mind it much, 
bein’ they're so uster the water. We'll wait a spell an’ 
git ‘em that way.” 

Further discussion was stopped by the shouts of a man 
who was coming toward them over the ice atthe top of his 
speed. 

Pi Hello there! What in thunder ye duin on?’ and as he 
came up to them, breathless with unwonted haste, for he 
was short and fat, built, as Sam thought, more for sitting 
than running, he panted out gustily: “What in thunder 
an’ guns be ye duin’on, ketchin’ my mushrats? Clear 
aout, ye cussed thieves, an’ le’ my mushrats alone.” 

**Ts this raly one of your mushrats?” Sam asked, pick- 
ing up the animal and examining it closely, ‘I don’t see 
no ear mark ner brand on *t, but if it’s yourn, ‘prove prop- 
erty, pay charges an’ take it away.” 

Wal,” said the newcomer, seating himeelf on the musk- 
rat house and wiping his hot face with his coat sleeve, 
‘tyou don’t b’long here; you ha’ no business here! These 
is aour rats!” 

“Oh, aour rats,” said Sam quietly, ‘“yes they be aour 
mushrats—when we git ‘em, not afore. You take your 
sheer, an’ I'll take mine, 'f we c’n git ‘om, And I'm a 
goin’ to git mine *f I know haow.” ¢ 

‘J tell ye,” the man reiterated hotly, “ye don’t b’long 
here; ye ha’ no business here! Thunder an’ guns! you're 
dev'lish putty fellers hain’t ye?” qin 4 

“Don’t b'long here? I’m a V’monter, an’ live in this 
caounty, an’ was borned and raised in it, Who give ye 
these mushrats? D’ you own this ‘ere marsh?” 


‘what for Ah 


The’s too much Injin *baout 


it is too bad, Antwine, seein’ *t we hain’t 
hed nothin’ so fur but pork an’ dry bread, But well 
make up fur ’t bimeby. Lemme see; your onion smell 
must ha’ ben the skunk ‘tye ketched in yer mink trap 
las’ night. The pertater smell I d’know where ye got, 
erless *t was a last year’s one. The bull paout smell is in 


Sam sang from the ballad of “Braye Wolf” these encour- 


rave, 5, 1886" 


They went out through the sere rushes, flags and © 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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No, the visitor admitted that he did not own the 
marsh, but he lived near it, and he and two or three other 
residents had always trapped in Little Otter and the two 

“Slangs, ‘‘and the trappin’ here b’longed to’ em.” 

“Haow many traps do the hull caboodle on ye set?” 
Sam asked; and after reckoning in his head and on his 
‘fingers, the man said, ‘*’Baout hund’ed an’ fifty.” 

“A bund’ed an’ fifty traps on all these miles o’ marsh! 

. Wal, I guess what we've got won't make no great diff- 
unce wi’ ye, so don’t fret yer gizzard, my friend. There’s 
room “*nough for all on us, an’ we'd like to live friendly 
wi’ you fellers, but anyway, we're goin’ to trap here a 
spell,” 

‘Who give ye leave to camp over yunder?” the man 
asked, waving his hand toward the shanty. 

“The man ’at owns it,” Sam answered, shortly. ‘‘I do’ 
know why in Sam Hill I never thought to ask you—but 
then, ye see, I hed not hed the pleasure o’ your ’quain- 
taince till jes’ naow. Be you willin’?’ 

“Humph!” erunted the aggrieved trapper. ‘Camp an’ 
be cussed! Trap and be damned! Ye won’t make much 

_aouten on it, see f ye du!” and he went his way in no 
better humor than he had come. ° 

When he was at a safe distance, Antoine, till now a 
very silent partner, shook his fists at his broad back, 
seized himself by the seat of his trousers and apparently 
lifted himself off the ice in a rapid series of short leaps, 
and cried in a tone that he was sure would not be heard 
by the retreating foe, “Hey! by damn ye! Ah wan’ leck 
you, seh!” Then turning to Sam and throwing down his 
cap, “Ah dunno what for Ah ant tink for leck dat man 
when he here, bah gosh!” 

“Wal, Antwine,” said Sam with a quiet smile, ‘‘T du.” 

Then they went back tothe camp, and Antoine skinned 
the rat from chin to tail, and stretched the pelt on a bow 
of “nanny bush,” fastening it in place by upward cuts 
through the skin and into the wood at the nether ends of 
the bow. Then they made their tea, frizzled their slices 
of salt pork over the coals, and ate their rude but well- 
relished supper. After a long smoke they turned into 
their robes and blankets. . 

Once when Sam arose to replenish the fire and take a 
quiet midnight smoke, he thought he heard the sound of 
axe strokes out on the moonlight marsh, but he saw noth- 
ing and thought then no more of it. But next morning 
when they went abroad he and his comrade found every 
muskrat house chopped down and uninhabitable, and the 
few traps they had set were thrown out upon the ice. 
Their unpleasant acquaintance of the day before, and his 
partners, had done their night’s work thoroughly. The 
muskrats had retreated to their burrows in the banks, and 
there could be no more trapping nor spearing in the ruined 
houses. Antoine pranced and tore his hair, and made 
threats of terrible vengeance. Sam said, ‘Wal, arter all, 
*t was kinder neighborly in ‘em not to steal aour traps. 
We'll wait an’ start ‘long o’ the rest on ’em when the ice 

- goes aout.” 


atuyal History. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


WHAT WAS. IT? 


HE reported occurrence of a sea monster off the Mass- 

achusetts coast near Gully Point, July 24, had a basis 

of fact, though it is as yet uncertain what the creature 

was. We give below two newspaper accounts of the 
occurrence. The New York World says: 

“ROCKPORT, Mass., July 26 (Special),—A sea serpent 
which is no imaginary creature but a veritable monster, 
has visited this place. 
men of undoubted veracity, Chas. A. Russell, Esq., of 
Gloucester; Edward Battis, of Salem; Sumner D, York, 
clerk of the Gloucester Police Court, and A. W. Tarr, teller 
in the Rockport National Bank, have been camping out 
at what is known as Gully Point. On Saturday evening 
Mr. Tarr sat with glass in hand and sawa large body not 
far from the shore. It wasamonster. The attention cf 
the rest of the party was called to the large body, Every 
one in the party were unbelievers in a sea serpant, but 
ocular proof dispelled their conflicting doubts. Grace- 
fully his serpentship coiled toward shore, and before 
turning away from the rocky coast had ventured within 
200yds. of the campers. So far as could be judged, the 
marie monster was 100ft, or over in length, and as 
large round asa barrel. The head was seen upright in 
the water and when under the surface the body floated 
on top of the waves. Sumner D. York, heretofore skep- 
tical as to the sea serpent, is now a firm believer. He has 
seen it and no argument will change his belief. He saw 
the serpent with his own eyes. The serpent gracefully 
swam within 200yds. of the shore, and coming round the 
ap made a grand sweep and headed toward the break- 
water. 


The Rockport Review of July 31 gives the following 
account: ‘The sea serpent has been seen off Rockport. 
Saturday evening, at about 7 o’clock, as Mr, A. W. Tarr, 
wife and daughter, sat together outside of Sans Souci 
Camp at Gully Point, enjoying the cool air and beautiful 
scenery and quietude of the locality, Mr. Tarr’s attention 
was called by Mrs. T. to a strange fish or animal swim- 
Ming very near the shore. At first he thought it might 
be a school of some kind of fish, a shark or horse mack- 
erel, but such ideas rapidly left his mind as the monster 
became more prominent, They notified the occupants of 
L, E. Smith’s cottage, Messrs. Sumner D. York and Chas. 
A. Russell, both lawyers of Gloucester, and Edward Battis, 
a law student of Salem, who at once became much inter- 
ested to determine the nature of the object. They ran 
to the shore, a few hundred feet distant, so they were 
within a stone’s throw of the strange animal as it grace- 
fully curved in and around Gully Point Cove. It was 
plainly seen by them, its head rising and dipping out and 
in the water, which was as smooth as a millpond. Be- 
hind were the curves made by its huge body, similar to 
those made by an eel. A number of these sections were 

_ seen, and looked as large around as the body of a small- 
sized man and about two feet long, Once or twice it dis- 
eerecd from the surface and then came up and wrig- 

ed off toward the salvages, being in sight y ten or 
ifteen minutes, so that its observers could fully decide 
that it was a monster of the deep, and not an illusion or 

‘turtle with a seine in tow,’ as some haye supposed it 

aight be. Were the parties who saw it less reliable, it 


This serpent is vouched for by 


might be passed by as a joke; but the word of either of 
these persons is perfectly reliable.” 


An inquiry as to the facts in the case was made of Mr. 
Albert W, Tarr, of the Rockport National Bank of Rock- 
port, who writes to us as follows: 

Rockrort National Bank, Rockport, Mass., Aug. 2,— 
Editor Forest and Stream: Yours of the 29th ult. to 
hand. I forward you the Rockport Review containing an 
account of the subject of which you make inquiry, and I 
should say it was a fair account and nearer the right than 
any of the others I have seen, I should say the curves 
of the animal were more than two feet in length, and 
think they were some eight or ten in number. The ac- 
count otherwise was as I saw it, and it certainly was no 
hoax, A. W. TARR. 


IS THE GROUSE POLYGAMOUS? 


LiL the authorities who treat of the ruffed grouse, 
allege that the male is polygamous, Is this a fact 
or is it only a tradition regarding a bird whose habits we 
have always had limited opportunities for observing, and 
about which we consequently would seem to know less 
than we know of almost any other of the game birds? 
AsThave been watching the actions of a male grouse 
and two hens this spring and summer, their relations be- 
came such as.to raise the question which heads this para- 
graph, and to lead to the belief that if the rule were as 
generally stated, there might nevertheless be exceptions. 

In the winter and early spring these three birds seemed 
to be living together in entire harmony. About the 20th 
of April the male began strutting and drumming in the 
Benet fashion. It was, however, only a short time till he 
began to exhibit a marked dislike to one of the hens, 
while he seemed to be always on (negatively) friendly terms 
with the other, This dislike soon took an aggressive form, 
somuch so that he abused the obnoxious bird roundly when- 
ever she came near, and she soon grew so much afraid of 
him that she seemed to keep as far away from him as 
possible. This abusive conduct on the part of the male 
continued all summer, and the male at such times became 
so savage, that he paid no attention to any human ob- 
server, 

Now for thesequel. Both these hens laid a nest of eggs 
about the usual time in the spring. Those of the abused 
hen I have just described were barren, while those of the 
other hen were fertile. There was no apparent outward 
reason why the male should mate with one hen and 
quarrel with the other, and yet the eggs showed by indis- 
putable evidence that such was the case. The theory that 
these birds pair, instead of practising polygamy, would 
seem to harmonize with these facts. JAY BEBE. 

TOLEDO, Ohio, July, 1886. 


AMERICAN ASSOCIATION MEETING. 


qi following programme has been arranged by the 
local committee for the thirty-fifth meeting of the 

eboeiangay to be held at Buffalo, N. 

18; 

Thursday.—Afternoon: Excursion down the Niagara 
River to Grand Island, Evening: The Botanical Club of 
Buffalo will receive the Botanical Club of the Association 
at the residence of Hon. David F. Day. The Entomologi- 
cal Club of Buffalo will receive the Entomological Club 
of the Association at the rooms of the Society of Natural 
Sciences, 

Friday.—Afternoon: Mrs. Bronson ©. Rumsey will 
receive the Association at a lawn party at her residence 
on Delaware avenue from 4 to 6 o'clock. Evening: Illus- 
trated lecture by Prof. C. A. Ashburner, Geologist in 
Charge, Second Geological Survey of Pennsylvania, on 
“The Geology of Oil Gas,” 

Saturday.—Two excursions will be given to the mem- 
bers of the Association on this day. One to Niagara Falls 
via New York Central Railroad. Dinner will be provided 
by the local committee at the International Hotel, Niagara 
Falls. Arrangements for reduced rates have been made 
with Mr. Alva Gluck, the proprietor of the International, 
so that members of the Association who desire to spend 
the Sunday at the State Park can have accommodations 
at $3 a day, or on the European plan, rooms from $1 a 
day and upward. The other excursion to Chautauqua 
Lake, via Buffalo, New York & Philadelphia Railroad to 
Mayville, from Mayville to Bemus Point by steamer, where 
dinner will be served. Members will please notify the 
local secretary of their choice by Friday noon at the latest, 
so that the necessary arrangements can be made, 

Monday,— Afternoon: Excursion of the Botanical Club 
of the Association to Point Abino in company of the 
Botanical Club of Buffalo. Excursion of the Entomologi- 
cal Club of the Association to Ebenezer in company of the 
home club. Evening: Receptions at different places: 
The above programme will be changed or modified accord- 
ing to the state of the weather. Members of the Ladies’ 
Reception Committee will be daily in attendance at the 
High School to receive the ladies of the Association as 
they arrive. As another large convention is held in Buf- 


. Y., beginning Aug, 


falo during the same week, it will add greatly to the 


comfort of the members to have the necessary rooms 
engaged prior to their arrival, and notices to that effect 
should be sent as soon as possible to the local secretary. 


Do SNAKES POISON THEMSELVES?—Editor Forest and 
Stream: The above query appeared in your columns 
lately. Ican say something to the point. When a lad I 
had charge one winter of a vattlesnake. It was fed once 
a week with a live mouse; a dead one was always refused. 
It would fasten upon the head, never releasing its grip 
except in advancing its hold. There came a time when it 
declined the accustomed meal, and the mouse in its fright 
jumped about and occasionally lit upon the snake, The 

tter after a while roused up and glided about the cage, 
apparently enraged. At length the mouse hit the snake, 
when the latter sounded its rattle and struck the mouse in 
a flash. Very soon the mouse began to swell and stagger 
about, and in afew minutes was dead. Itwasnotdeemed 
prudent to remove the mouse till the snake was quiet. 
On visiting the cage for that purpose the mouse had dis- 
appeared, but its bulk was plainly discernible in the form 
of the snake, which was already in distress, turning black 
and bloating, It was dead in half an-hour, having ap- 
parently suffered exactly like the mouse.—WARFIELD 
(Smyrna, Me., July 28). 


DOMESTICATION OF THE BUFFALO 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The letter of Mr. Seton on the American bison in your 
issue of the 8th reminds me to inform you that this great 
animal is not yet totally gone in Texas. I am informed 
by reliable gentlemen that a herd of a dozen to twenty 
head were lately seen in Crockett county, and there they 
have been seen by several parties, off and on, for the past 
two years. He himself recently saw eight of them in a 
bunch, Crockett county lies southward of this place about 
100 miles, embraces over 10,000 square miles of territory, 
and has no population, except a few scattering stockmen 
on the Pecos and the headwaters of the San Saba. Tt is 
for the most part a wild and shagey country, high table- 
lands, low mountains, brushy thickets and here and there 
a beautiful and fertile valley. It contains also some dis- 
tricts covered with white sandhills of a very desolate and 
forbidding aspect, but full of pools of excellent water, 
around which grow very tall, sweet and nutritious 
grasses, Supports rattlesnakes by the million and any 
quantity of “‘Mexiean hogs” or pecearies. Has lots of 
deer, antelope, wildcats and panthers. Sch is the coun- 
try that the last remnants of the myriads of buffaloes 
which used to roam over Texas have chosen for their per- 
manent home. In the days of his greatness the buffalo 
never staid in Texas during spring and summer, bub mi- 
grated northward as the warm weather came on, return- 
ing again inthe fall. This last remnant of the mighty 
race don’t migrate, It stays in Crockett county all the 
year. I am told that even the ungodly cowboy treats 
these remnants with respect and don’t shoot them. 

Also inthe Panhandle, Mr. Charles Goodnight, a very 
great stockman, has on his Paladura Ranch on Red River, 
a herd of buffalo which he has domesticated. He is de- 
voting much care to them, to perpetuate the race. Am 
told that he is having great success with them, but I do 
not remember the number of his herd. No doubt such as 
he may offer for sale will in time command very high 
prices. A Sp 

ABILENE, Texas, July, 1886. 


THE PINE MARTEN (Mustela americanus, Linn.).—Editor 
Forest and Stream: In your issue of July 22 a writer asks 
if the animal called “sable” by hunters is the fisher or 
marten. I have many years hunted the slopes of the Can- 
ada mountains, extending into Maine, for “sable” or pine 
marten. In the palmy days of the mink, between the 
years 1862 and 1866, when their little pelts commanded $10 
each, they were called “sable” furs, and they may be to 
this day for aught I know. I never could see why a mink 
should ever be called a sable, unless to give it a prestige 
and make the goods sell better. But there is more con- 
gruity in calling a marten a sable, for there is considerable 
similarity in the looks of the animals, both in color and 
form. The martens of Canada and New England have 
been called sable by hunters of both sides of the line from 
time immemorial, just as a fisher is called by huntezs a 
black cat, although it is not black nor a cat. Some 
writers think there may be fwo species of martens since 
there is such difference in color in subjects examined by 
different parties in different parts of the country, This 
can be easily accounted for, we think, by the sex, ageand 
season of the pelt, Thefemaleis smaller and more plainly 
colored than the male., The male is more highly colored, 
more distinctly marked and beautiful in appearance when 
in a prime condition. In the autumn, before the cold 
weather commences, the fur on the upper part of 
the body is brownish rufous, ‘almost indescribably 
mixed, and under the throat is a beautiful golden 
patch—the earlier in the season the more heau- 
tiful the color of the throat, and as the season advances 
the colors change gradually darker on the body, 
and lighter about the head. I think the change is made 
by the coarse hairs (or secondary fur) as they gradually 
grow out through the base or bottom fur, and so changes 
the whole appearance. J have one individual now at my 
elbow, which I caught and stuffed many years ago, 
caught in an open, settled farming country in Maine, 
where an old resident told me there had not been one 
caught in that vicinity for more than fifty years. Forty 
years ago these little animals were very abundant, but 
now hunters have to go far back into the wilderness to 
find them. The pine marten or sable live chiefly on 
mountains, in hard wood and mixed growth more than in 
black growth. They feed mostly on squirrels. Some 
hunters have supposed they eat the beechnut because they 
were more abundant in the beech woods, but the truth is, 
they are found there because the squirrel inhabits those 
woods and subsists on those nuts. I have caught hun- 
dreds of these little animals. The common way of hunt- 
ing them is by deadfalls or log traps on spotted or blazed 
lines, following along the sides of mountains often many 
miles in length. It is a delightful pastime to camp on a 
sable line, following the axe marks for days through the 
unbroken forest.—J. G. R. (Bethel, Me.), 


THE TREE ISLAND HAwkKs.—A sunken island in Sebage 
Lake, Maine, is surmounted by a single dead pine tree, 
which has given it the name of Tree Island, Inthe top of 
this tree is a nest of the fishhawk (P. carolinensis) which 
has been in use for over thirty successive summers, Any 
one residing about the lake would as soon kill one of their 
best friends as one of the Tree Island hawks, but several 
times parties from abroad, not knowing the interest 
attached to these particular birds, have killed one of the 
pair, thinking, no doubt, that shooting the bird on its 
nest was an evidence of skill, Whenever this has taken 
place, 1am informed by Abe Shaw, the veteran pilot of 
the Sebago Steamboat Company, the surviving bird would 
disappear for a few days, and then return, accompanied 
by half a dozen or more fishhawks, and for about a week 
high carnival would be held about the old tree, their 
screams and love songs making the echo ring again and 
again. When a mate has been selected to the liking of 
the resident bird, the others depart, and family life in the 
old tree goes on as before.—BLACK SPOT. 


THE AUDUBON SOciETY.—The members of the SoctaTy 
at Central Lake, Mich., gaye a picnic last week, which 
was attended by one hundred and seventy-five persons, 
The Decorah, lowa, Republican thinks that the AUDUBON 
Society certificate of membership, with the excellent 
portrait of the great naturalist, ‘‘is well worth framing as 
a picture.” 


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\ DomesticATING WILDFGWwL.,—Cold Spring Harbor, N. 
Y., Aug. 2.—Editor Forest and Stream: In June one of 
my wood ducks laid three eggs and abandoned the nest. 
The eggs were placed under a hen, but. were not fertile, 
although the whole flock, which consists of seventeen 
pairs and two odd drakes, mated in mid-winter, and no 
one who saw them daily would doubt but all eggs would 
be well impregnated. The mallards and pintails are not 
old enough to breed, but should do so next year. The 
tandarins were three years old this spring, and have 
bred. This, as some of your readers may not know, is the 
Chinese wood duck, having the same habit as our native 
bird, but differing in plumage. The female laid ten eggs 
in all. The two first were bad before they were placed 
under a hen (twenty-two days), and one had no shell. Of 
the seven eggs put under the hen on June 29, four hatched 
in twenty-eight days, and three had no birds in them. I 
do not know that these birds have ever been bred in 
America before, and in fact am mot sure that there are 
any pairs of them here. The Cincinnati Zoo, had a drake 
which mated with a wood duck last year, but nothing 
came of it. My youngsters are welland growing. Ihave 
been unable to get a mate for the green-winged teal which 
has not laid, nor for the Bnglish widgeon drake. If any 
of your correspondents happen to know where such birds 
can be obtained I would like to hear from them. Next 
year the flock will be given a wider range over pond, 
swamp and meadow, and greater success in breeding may 
follow, By careful attention to their wants these beauti- 
ful birds may be bred in a state of semi-domestication that 
will repay the effort. This year at least a dozen pairs of 
wood ducks took possession of the nests, and fought over 
them as though they were about to begin house-keeping, 
but there it ended. It is possible that the confinement 
was too close or that the food was not just right, but next 
year I hope to report better results.,—FRED MATHER. 


HABITAT OF THE QUAIL.—Havana, Cuba,—Hditor For- 
est and Stream: Will you please inform us as to the 
northern and southern limits of habitat of Ortyx virgini- 
anus? My own shooting of this species has ranged from 
the fourth to the forty-second parallel of north latitude, 
and I know of no physical reason why its habitat should 
not extend from Hudson’s Bay to Patagonia.—NEMO. 
[What has been known as Ortyx virginianus is confined 
to temperate North America. To the southward the 
species changes gradually, becoming smaller and darker 
on the Atlantic seaboard (/loridana), and smaller and 

ayer in the southwest (tewana). In Arizona and 

fexico a number of forms are found which differ mark- 
edly in coloration from our bird and yet have habits ex- 
tremely like it, The Odontiphorine are most abundant 
in Central and South America, but the true Ortyx virgint- 
anus, or, as he is now known, Colinus virginianus, is not 
found south of the United States. ] 


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Game Bag and Guy. 
Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


THE FIRST TRACKING SNOW. 
A WINTER’S TALE FOR SUMMER READING. 


T came near the end of December. All through the 
autumn,here in this far-off mountain land,we had waited 
impatiently for its coming, yet the clouds that drifted 
slowly up from the great Pacific and twined in misty 
wreaths around the mountain crags brought us only rain, 
For weary weeks the dripping vegetation protected the 
ame as with a hedge of thorns. In vain had I on half a 
fovea occasions essayed to find a deer among the foothills 
of the mountains on the west of our little valley, only to 
return after an hour’s tramp, dripping and disgusted, and 
more than ever before aware that instill air, with nothing 
to shake it off, a pine leaf can hold a string of rain drops 
suspended in the air longer than any other leaf that 
grows, 

For six weeks I had not killed a single deer. Venison 
had disappeared from the cabin, and the seven little ones 
who daily gather around our table, and who love venison 
with a love passing the love of woman, began at last even 
to quiz the water-soaked hunter whom they had hereto- 
fore regarded as the peer of Daniel Boone himself. In 
vain did I refer to the eleven deer that I had already 
brought in during the season before the rainy weather 
had begun. Thespell was broken. They were fast be- 
coming a crowd of scoffers, and the oldest boy who had 
been studying woodcraft for the past two years, and who, 
during that time had killed three deer, sagely mentioned 
his ability to kill deer enough for the wholefamily. There 
was nothing for it but to abide my time— 

Nursing my wrath to keep it warm. 

At length one evening a mysterious chill crept down 
the mountain side, and slowly, gently, the beautiful 
flakes of the welcome snow hovered over all the land, 
and eddying slowly downward slept at last on cliff and 
erag, and in the gloomiest depths of the cafions that fur- 
rowed the mountain sides, turning all the hills and valleys 
into fairyland. 

Tt was evident at nightfall that the morrow would be 
favorable; and when returning daylight showed four 
inches of snow, softand light as down, with more still 
falling, I hastened to dress my feet in German socks and 
soft moccasins (the most perfect foot-dress for the still- 
hunter I have ever tried) and taking the Marlin 45-70, 
climbed the hill on the west of the valley, and gaining at 
length the bank of a little creek that ran into a mountain 
lake to the northwest, followed along its banks and 
searched the low hills near by, but no fresh sign appearing 
T turned southward and climbed to the top of a high 
plateau, and hunted carefully in that direction for two 
miles. Very slowly and carefully I crept on, making no 
noise and scanning carefully every object. About 9 
o'clock the snow ceased falling, leaving a depth of six 
inches on the ground, with the sky cloudy and dark. It 
wasanan almost perfect day for still-hunting, and as I was 
on my mettle and very reluctant to return empty-handed 
to that crowd of laughing children, all the acquired skill 
of thirty years of deer hunting was brought into play. 

Both tier and white-tailed deer are found here, although 
where I was hunting one was more apt to find the white- 
tails, the big blacktails or mule deer feeding Coe Ee ey, 
further up the mountain side. Still, there was a possibil- 
ity of finding either of them. ; 


Noon came and went and still no sign, 

At length I reached the head of a ravine that ran east- 
ward down through a break in the great basalt cliff that 
stands in. @ perpendicular wall a hundred feet high alon 
the west side of that part of our valley, and here, while i 
was going across a brush-covered ridge, a deer track half 
full of snow caught myeye. A large deer, evidently with 
along stride, and which put me for a time to no end of 
trouble by perversely climbing up into the most absurd 
places along the foot of the cliff and then creeping down 
again to the very bottom of the ravine. The track had 
evidently been made about daylight. After following it 
for half a mile down the ravine T came suddenly into a 
perfect wilderness of tracks, fresher than the one I was 
following. A careful search showed the trails of a band 
of six deer, and as they kept along the west bank of the 
ravine and the single trail turned down across it, [left the 
single trailand turned my attention tothecrowd. Inand 
out, back and forth, upand down zigzagged the confusing 
network of trails, gradually working down the ravine far 
past the great wall of basalt, where the ravine was flanked 
on the north by a bluff two hundred feet high, steep as it 
could hang, with occasional projecting spurs of the inevit- 
able basalt, the angular fragments of which, crumbled 
from the mass above, strewed the narrow valley below, 
The timber here and on the adjoining hills was very scat- 
tering, with but little brush, making the ground quite 
favorable for hunting. 

Finally the trails turned directly to the left, straight up 
the face of the bluff, so steep as to be almost impossible 
of ascent. Slowly and wearily I toiled upward, using the 
butt of my rifle as a cane, and when near the top 1 fell 
with a racket that seemed to make noise enough among 
the rocks and twigs to alarm all the deer in the hills, 
Arrived at the crest, the trail turned to the right, along 
the edge of the bluff, and after following it for a few 
hundred yards, just as I reached the crest of a knoll, two 
fresh deer beds and a world of tracks, evidently made 
within the last three minutes, instantly strung every 
nerve to concert pitch. 

The first glance was fairly bewildering, for all the tracks 
pointed backward, and the deer were walking too, 

I could hardly believe my eyes, A hurried look back- 
ward showed me that while I had been intently scanning 
the ground far in advance I had gone a few steps along 
their fresh trail without observing it, while back a few 
rods the fresh tracks left the old ones and turned off to 
the left, directly over the edge of the bluff, at a point 
steeper than where I had climbed it. Could I catch sight 
of them before they reached the dense jungle at the bot- 
tom of the ravine, wasthe question. Aswiftrun tothe edge 
of the bluff, a glance downward, and there, a hundred 
yards distant and two hundred feet below, stood a white- 
tailed doe half hidden by the drooping branches of a small 
fir. Only her hips were in sight, and taking a hurried aim 
I fired. At the crack of the rifle she staggered and then 
sprang behind some small trees, when instantly the steep 
hillside seemed alive with deer as the five others made a 
few frightened leaps and stopped, evidently bewildered 
and unable to locate the dreaded foe. Another crack of 
the rifle anda fine doe went sprawling down into the 
ravine, when a frightened fawn sprang into an opening, 
stopped for a final backward glance, and again the rapid 
repeater told its tale of death, sending the graceful crea- 
ture whirling down the hillside ont of sight behind a bush. 

None of the others appearing, I crept carefully down 
the bluff to find the fawn already dead and the other two 
unable to escape. These were killed immediately, and 
the whole being dressed and made ready for the pack 
saddle, As night was coming on, I turned my weary 
steps homeward, ready to face the little crowd of eager 
questioners who met me at my door, UNCLE FULLER, 

THETIS, Stevens County, Wash. Ter. 


FOXES AND FOXHOUNDS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Since writing the history of old Loud’s famous run I 
have had a most enjoyable time reviewing events of long 
ago. I cannot better describe the effect produced upen 
me than to quote the words of ‘‘the dearest and best of 
her sex,” who remarked to one of the children, *‘Father 
must be thinking over some. of his fox hunts, he appears 
to be so happy.” Not least among the pleasing reminis- 
ences of the past was the sweet remembrance of her loving 
smile and willing ear as I recounted the tale of successful 
sport. Not least among the blessings remembered was 
the recollection of her look of sympathy and words of 
cheer when the trail was lost. As memory harks back to 
the good old times, in fancy I can hear the burst of glori- 
ous music and see the flying forms of long ago. Again 
with buoyant step I follow the exciting chase. Again I 
pause upon the breezy hilltop to listen with bated breath 
to the dearly loved music of the eager dogs. 

Among the earliest recollections of my fox-hunting 
days is the wrinkled phiz and bent form of old Tom 
Lovell, better known as Old Grimes. How he came by 
this cognomen was an oft-told tale at our country store, 
which was a general resort for fox hunters far and near. 
Old Tom was at a favorite runway on top of a ledge wait- 
ing for the fox to come round, and by some mischance he 
lost his footing and tumbled to the bottom. Uncle Mose 
Baker, who was stationed on the opposite side of the val- 
ley, at once hastened to him and found him lying sense- 
less, with his face covered with blood from an ugly-look- 
ing wound in his forehead. Uncle Mose, thinking him 
done for, carefully raised his head, when he feebly mut- 
tered, “I’m dead; I wish I had some cider.” Just then 
old Sounder broke out at the head of the valley, when 
old Tom jumped to his feet, scrambled up the ledge, 

rabbed his gun, and five minutes later was skinning the 

‘ox. He was late at the store that evening, and Uncle 
Mose had told the story in his best style to a full house. 
The shouts of laughter had hardly subsided when old 
Tom’s well-known footstep was heard on the porch, As 
he opened the door the crowd almost as one man broke 
out to the full extent of their lungs in the song ‘‘Old 
Grimes is dead,” and ever after he was only known as Old 
Grimes. He and Uncle Mose were great cronies, and 
nothing pleased either of them better than to have a good 
story to tell of the other, and as both were adepts in prac- 
tical joking and telling a story, there was generally lots 
of fun going on almost every evening at the old store, 

There was one story, however, in which both of them 
figured that neither was ever heard to breathe a word 
about. Bach of them fatted a pig and when if was time 
to kill them Uncle Mose went over to old Tom’s and 


helped him butcher and hang up the pig; they then fin- 
ished the day with a fox hunt. wn row ahs tar Unele 
Mose’s pig was to be killed and old Tom was on hand at 
daybreak. It was bitter cold and both dogs were put in 
the barn for safe keeping. This was a short-sighted piece 
of business, however, as the dogs were no sooner in there 
than they bolted through the stable window and were off 
for the big cedar swamp, a half mile or so from the house. 
Uncle Mose had been up for some time getting things 
ready, and the men had not long to wait before the water 
in the big set kettle was boiling. They then stuck the pig, 
and after emptying the water into the half hogshead tub 
hauled him there, and locking hands under him prepared 
to ease him down into the tub. 

Just then there was a burst of heavenly music, and. 
looking up they saw the open-mouthed dogs a few feet 
behind their fox, making straight for the runway a short 
distance below the house. The tense fingers relaxed their 
grip, the corpse slid into the tub and both grabbed their 
guns and put in their best licks for the runway. They 
were too late, however, but as the fox was sure to cross 
back to the swamp a little further down they still kept on, 
What befel them after this will ever remain a profound 
mystery, for, as I remarked before, they never mentioned 
the subject. All that is known leaked out through Uncle 
Mose’s wife, who said that just at dusk she saw them 
come round the corner an@ cast a furtive glance at the 
tub where the pig was frozen im solid. O, M. 


MOOSE CALLING. 


O-DAY I met “Gabe,” well-known here as the besc 
Indian hunter in the Province. JI asked him to give 
me some information about moose calling. In the rut- 
ting season the Indians have a way of calling the bull 
moose by preparing a horn of birch bark from which they 
emit a sound similar to the low of the cow, and when the 
bull hears it he goes at once toward the call, thinking to 
find his mate, but oftener to meet his death warrant, 
Gabe advised me that the first moon in September is the 
time for calling. The best ground is Fox Stream, on a 
branch of Salmon River, about fifty miles from Freder- 
icton, to reach which you take the steamer and go to 
Salmon River wharf, and then go up the river in canoes. 
Call from Lake Stream Lake, As the stream is generally 
very low at that season of the year, you must haul your 
canoes by horse power part of the way, so it generally 
takes from three to four days to get on the ground. And 
then, he says, you must not expect that there will be a 
moose all ready waiting for you to shoot. Perhaps you 
may have to wait a fortnight before you can get a shot; 
but you can occupy your time in shooting ducks, par- 
tridges and still-hunting caribou. The shooting, he said, 
does not seem to disturb the moose. 

Tt requires a dead calm night to call. The hornis made 
of birch bark and the man who expects to kill must be a 
smart one, willing to work and put up with fatigue and 
haye plenty of patience. You must go some distance 
from camp, out of range of camp-fire, and very often have: 
to stay out all night before getting a shot. Moose are: 
plone there just now, as none have been killed in that; 

ocality for the last two years, for the snow was not deep, 

enough to run them down, the way in which they are: 
generally slaughtered, The moose are very strong at this: 
season of the year and take ‘‘a power of killing.” Hehas: 
called a great many, and seen a great many fired at, but) 
very few killed, Two gentlemen will require three canoes: 
and three men. Gabe charges $2 per day for himself and| 
canoe and looks after the whole party. The other Indians: 
charge for themselves and canoes $1,50 per day, There: 
are several other good grounds for calling but none asi 
good as Lake Stream Lake, where you can use a canoe.. 
To get to the other places you will have to pack your pro-- 
visions, 

The outfit taken consists of four tin kettles that will fit: 
into each other, one for cooking, one for tea, one for clean: 
water, and one to take with you when you want to gor 
from camp; two frying-pans, tin cups and plates; a wire: 
erilse to roast a fish or partridge; two blankets for each: 
man (the Indians provide their own); pork, flour, codfish,, 
tea, sugar, pepper, salt, onions, etc., and as many luxuries, 
as you may think proper. Moose. 

WREDERICTON, N. B., July 20, : 


THE PRAIRIE CHICKENS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: , 

The very dry weather this season has been damaging to 
crops, but excellent for prairie chickens, and the shooting 
this fall will be unsurpassed. Prairie chickens are unus- 
ually abundant all through this section, and the outlook 
for plenty of sport is excellent. Later wewwill have geese 
and ducks in abundance. There is no better pomt for 
sportsmen seeking good fall shooting, than Bismarck, 


BrsMARCE, Dakota, 


THE PUGET SOUND BASIN. 


fhe Puget Sound Basin, and especially that particular 

portion contiguous to Bellingham Bay, in Whatcom 
county, certainly offers to sportsmen advantages that can- 
not be found elsewhere; game and fish in abundance, a 
climate that is unsurpassed, cool and refreshing in the 
summer months and mild and pleasant during the winter 
season. It is a section which, because of its remoteness 
from the larger cities, has been but little frequented in the 
past, but which, within the near future, must become the 
most popular resort for sportsmen on the American conti- 
nent, Deer, bear, cougar and pheasants are abundant 
within five miles of the bay; in the eastern portion of the 
county, among the foothills, are found herds of elk; higher 
up, in the snow-covered Cascade Mountains, the more vig- 
orous and daring may find the grizzly bear and occasion- 
ally mountain sheep, The numerous lakes and rivers 
abound in trout and salmon, while the halibut, sturgeon, 
cod and other deep-water fish may be obtained with very 
little effort. The disciples of the rod and gun will never 
be at a loss to fill both creel and bag with the choicest of 
nature's offerings. : 7 

But we have game laws here, and insist upon their en- 
forcement. We want sportsmen to come to this new 
Northwest and help us ‘‘clam eaters” to enjoy the mani- 
fold advantages here offered. Letters of inquiry from 
genuine sportsmen will be cheerfully answered by me. 

hs Wit D. JENEINS: 

WaHarcom, Wash. Ter. 


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TARGET OF TEN CONSECUTIVE SHOTS AT 100YDs. 


RIFLED CHOKEBORE GUNS. 


NOVEL gun barrel has recently been invented by 

Lt.-Col. George V. Fosbery, who writes of it as fol- 
lows : . 

Editor Forest and Stream: The principle on which 
these barrels are constructed turns on the two facts (1) 
that a very short length of groove is all that is really re- 

quired to give a ball its rotation, especially when that 
rooving is placed at or near the muzzle of the gun, and 
2) that by means of forcing, a ball can always be made to 
enter and fill completely any system of grooving you 
choose to employ. These barrels, then, are choked at the 


_ muzzle end, and the choked portion is rifled in such a 


manner that the shot shall come under the influence of 
the choke and accept their new or modified direction be- 
fore reaching the grooves; whereas the ball of the same 
diameter as the larger cylinder of the barrel is, by the 
same construction, forced and compelled to fill the grooves 
80 soon as it reaches them, and accept whatever rotation 
is required for its length and caliber. Its speed and direc- 
tion it has already peaened. Some surprise has been ex- 
_ pressed that the barrel should be neither bulged nor burst 
in the process, but a moment’s reflection will show that a 
ball already endowed with a velocity of some 1,200 feet 


per second in the smooth portion of the barrel cannot be 


checked sufficiently by the small extra effort of entering 
the grooves to allow of that accumulation of rapidly 
moying gases behind it which is generally supposed to 
cause the bursting of barrels. In fact, I have rifled some 
exceedingly thin and light barrels and have never forced 
them to swell, much less burst. 

Both here and in London 12-bore barrels made on this 
principle have been found to beat barrels rifled ES 
out their whole length in the ordinary manner, and I 
need hardly point out that a gun which, while carrying 
small shot perfectly, will also shoot an elongated bullet 
with accuracy up to all ordinary sporting ranges, must be 
an acquisition to many hunters who have hitherto been 


_ obliged either to carry two weapons or content themselves 


with one class of game. 

_ A 20-bore or even a 16 double on this principle makes 
an exceedingly handy all-round weapon, and needs no 
“more care than an ordinary chokebore, leading at the 
muzzle being, when it does occur, no more in the rifle 
than in the ordinary chokebore, when it is sometimes 
found in exceptionally dry weather. ' 

I send exact size target made July 3, 10 successive 
shots, 100yds., shotgun with Fosbery barrel. : 


ABOLISH SPRING SHOOTING. 


_ Editor Forest and Stream: 


In your issue of July 15 Mr. R. B. Roosevelt, under the 
head of ‘‘Spring Snipe Shooting,” says, “‘Saw the marlins 
Eowast as many as thirty in a flock.” My acquaintance 
with the birds of Long Island, which has been quite ex- 
tensive, leads me to class both the godwits, commonly 


_ known as the brown and ring-tailed marlin, as rare. ; 


- Will Mr. Roosevelt kindly state which of the marlins 
he refers to, if either. I apprehend he saw flocks of 
_Hudsonian curlew (Numenius hudsonicus) which is some- 
times called crooked-bill marlin, but almost universally 
on long Island jack. Wu. DUTCHER. 
New Yorx. 


HARD LUCK IN McGEE’S POCKET. 


Wz the thermometer at 90 the very thought of a 

duck hunt is insome degree refreshing and to read 
the articles on that subject, in FOREST AND STREAM gives 
the writer no little pleasure. Thinking there may be 
others who feel the same, I will give some of the possi- 
bilities of this section for duck shooters, We never have 
ducks in paying quantities before Dec. 10. On the 4th of 
January last four of us resolved to try a weeks hunting at 


a point, some eighteen miles north of Vicksburg, known | 


as McGee’s Pocket where ducks were reported as plenty. 
We left the wharf at about 5:30 A. M. ina large four- 
oared skiff. Our boat was pretty well loaded with ‘‘camp 
plunder,” decoys, etc.; and as most of the way was against 
the current of the Mississippi, the eight hour trick at the 
oars was by no means a pleasure. Wereached our desti- 
nation at about 2 o’clock very much fatigued and moder- 
ately hungry. 

McGee’s Pocket isa bay in the north end of Old River, 
about two and a hrlf miles long and three-quarters of a 
mile wide; the depth is at no place greater than 8ft. We 
could see the ducks a mile before we got to the entrance 
of the Pocket. They were there by hundreds. Some im- 
mense flocks stretched in long lines almost from shore to 
shore across the bend. After considerable difficulty in 
making a landing, owing to a thick growth of willows, 
we at last got to shore, put up the tent, and had a good 
fire burning by 4 o’clock. As soon as each had swallowed 
a cup of coffee we determined to start the circus, as we 
were anxious to put in all the time possible in actual 
shooting. I took the skiff and decoys and pulled for the 
opposite shore, where the ducks seemed to be flying. The 
others skirted the willows on the side next to camp to get 
a shot at a very large flock of mallards which were feed- 
ing in the bight of the bend. I got within about two 
hundred yards of the bank, and found the water so shoal 
and the grass so deep that I could not get an inch nearer 
shore in the boat. I had to get out and wade to the bank, 
which was no easy job, as I had. fifteen decoys, a 104]bs. 
ge and a bag of cartridges to carry. The side on which 

now found myself had no growth of any kind except a 
half dozen privet trees, which stood like sentinels on the 
shore within ten féet of the water’s edge. With consid- 
erable trouble I at length reached the nearest tree, sink- 
ing at every step about eighteen inches in the toughest 
mud I ever saw. I found nothing from which I could 
construct a blind, and was compelled to pack limbs and 
branches from the side of a hill nearly a quarter of a mile 
‘in the rear. I had scarcely finished the blind, which was 
no blind—having previously set up the decoys—when the 
fun began. I killed two teal with the first barrel. The 
echo of my first shot was taken up by the guns from the 
other side, showing that the ball had opened in earnest. 
I was kept pretty busy for about half an hour, when the 
growing darkness warned me that it was time to start for 
camp. Ifound twenty-two teal among the decoys, one 
bird for every shot except two. 

I left the decoys in the water, and with a lighter load 
had less trouble in getting to the boat. It was so dark 
before I reached camp that one of the boys had to hold a 
lantern to show me the landing. I found every man in 
camp grumbling after his own peculiar style, because they 


_| had fired fifty cartridges and had not killed a single duck. 
Knowing that two of them were excellent shots, 1 was 


very much surprised. None of us guessed the reason of 
the remarkable misses nor did we learn it until the next 
evening, After eating supper we at once turned in, being 
too tired to discuss anything but the campaign for the 
next day. 

We were all up two hours before day. It was raining 
slowly but steadily, which meant that it had come to 
stay, This change in the weather was not unwelcome to 
us, we felt sure that it would be followed by a cold snap, 
besides we knew that the very best shooting was generally 
to be had in just such weather as now favored us: I 
found that Thad only a few loaded cartridges left, and 
replenished my bag fron: the stock of Mr, A,, who had 
brought three or four hundred loaded shells for general 
use. Breakfast was soon over and each started for his 
favorite stand. As on the evening before I decided on a 
point just opposite camp, where decoy ps seemed 
most promising, though only for small ducks. Mallards, 
in my experience, never decoy well. I pulled E, across 
in the boat, while the two others started for the scene of 
their last night’s exploits. It was still dark and we 
floundered around in the mud for half an hour before we 
could find my blind, I divided the decoys with E., who 
went on. up the shore to the extreme point of the Pocket 
where he made a blind about a mile aboye me, Our 
several stands commanded the whole of the shooting 
ground. 

I could hear the ducks on every side before it was light 
enough to see ten feet from where I stood. As soon as I 
was able to distinguish the decoys, I saw also a dozen or 
more teal among them, I killed four with two barrels. E. 
had already opened his battery with his 12-bore, and the 
deep bass from the two heavy guns on the opposite shore 
made the welkin ring. It was really exciting, for I con- 
sider no sport finer than duck shooting when there are 
plenty of birds, By 9o’clock the weather had turned 


several degrees colder, though it still rained, and a stiff 


wind from the north blew directly in my face. I had 
killed only fifteen ducks in all, and thought this very 
poor work considering the number of shots. The teal 
were flying as well as I could possibly wish, and I was 
shooting as fast as I could load, but I did not kill one in 
five shots. I thought it possible that my gun needed 
cleaning, but this would not account for my missing shot 
after shot at from fifteen to twenty yards distant. How- 
ever, I continued to shoot until nearly 12 o’clock when we 
had agreed to meetin camp. KH. had already walked on 
around the bend, and I was about to gather up my ducks 
when a teal lit on the edge of the grass not fifteen feet 
from where I stood; generally I~would not take a 
shot at such close range, but my frequent misses 
had made me _ desperate, so I let drive at the 
duck, and had the satisfaction of seeing it fly about 
twenty feet and fall in the water, I started for him, 
when he rose and flew a few yards and lit again. I 
fired the second barrel and missed, the duck again flying 
and lighting in range; I again shot with the same result 
and followed the duck about 200 yards in the water, fir- 
ing in all thirteen times before I killed him. In turning 
to retrace my steps I stumbled in the mud and sat down 
in three feet of ice and water. This is what may be 
called tough. My boots held about a bucket full each 
and they were full, It is impossible for me to realize in 
this weather how very disagreeable my condition was. 
I got to the blind in some way and tried to dry myself. 
I believe the boots are still damp. In taking the shells 
from my gun I noticed the shot running from one of the 
barrels and found the wood had shaken out. I tried to 
close the gun after taking out the shells, but could not 
do it. Thoroughly disgusted, I gathere up 20 teal and 
pulled over tocamp. JI found every one there and the 
bags counted as follows: E., 26 teals and 15 mallards; Mr. 
A., 1 sprigtail. George (a crack shot), 2 mallards, 1 teal. 
They were expressing their opinions very forcibly of the 
value of their guns and seemed to have lost all interest in 
the hunt. : 
As soon as I got a little warmer 1 examined my gun 
carefully and found that two shot had fallen in the open- 
ing when I took out the shells, and were mashed as thin 
as paper. They kept the spring from catching, As soon 
as | removed them the gun worked all right again. Iwas 
casually examining the shell which caused all the trouble 
when I found that the powder wad was very near the top. 
This surprised me considerably, so I: cut into the shell to 
see what was wrong, aud found 4 wads and idr. powder. 
This caused me to examine a fresh shell, in which I found 
12 buckshot; another had 2oz. No, 5 shot and 1dr, powder; 
another loz. shot, $dr. powder; still another had 12 buck- 
shot. I called the boys and exhibited the shells and.con- 
tents. Iam quite sure I have never heard such a volley 
of “straight cussing.” It seems that Mr. A. had intrusted 
the loading of the shells to a porter in his store, who was 
generally considered reliable. He must have used the 
same measure for both shot and powder; any variation 
was in favor of the shot. We spent the rest of the even- 
ing in unloading and reloading the shells. On the next 
day we killed in all 115 ducks; this sport continued 
Bea ees the rest of our stay. We had one rather 
eventiul coon hunt on the second night we camped out, 
which I will relate at some future time. M 
VICKSBURG, Miss. 


Game Laws or New Jerssy.—Editor Forest and 
Stream: The following are the dates between which it is 
lawful to kill game. The dates named are exclusive: 
Deer, Oct. 15-Dec. 1. Squirrel, Sept. 30-Jan. 1. Rabbit 
or hare, Oct. 31-Dec. 31. Upland plover, Sept. 30-Jan. 2. 
Woodcock, July 4-Aug. 1 and Sept. 30-Dec. 16. Quail 
and grouse, Oct. 31-Dec. 31, Rail, Aug. 31-Jan. 2. Reed, 
Aug, 24-Dec, 2. Marsh hen, Aug. 24-Dec, 2. Wood-duck, 
Aug. 31-Jan. 2, Special laws: Barnegat and Manasquan 
—Geese, brant and ducks, Oct. 15-April 15. Brick Town- 
ship, Ocean county—Waterfowl, Sept. 1-April1.. Atlan- 
tic county—Rabbit and hare, Oct. 1-Feb. 1. Killing of 
European pheasant, partridge or grouse prohibited for 
three years after March 22, 1886; after which time months 
of November and December will be open season, with 
consent of land owner,—F. 8. J. C. (Bridgeton, N. J.), 


THE MASSACHUSETTS GAME Law, newly compiled for 
1886, is issued by the Massachusetts Fish and Game Asso- 
ciation (246 Washington street, Boston) and supplied free 
of cost upon application, This is an admirable piece of 
work, and the Association is deserving of much credit for 
the sensible methods it employs to make known the law, 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 7 


Naw HAampsHtre Non-Hxport Law.—The law enacted 
June session, 1885, prohibiting the exportation of game 
from the State, meets the general approbation of the 
sportsmen of the State, and has been of great assistance 
in preventing the destruction of game by illegal snaring, 
which was largely encouraged by the dealers of game in 
Boston, Owing to the more stringent enforcement of the 
law, deer ave vapidly increasing in the northerly and 


easterly parts of the State, and it is a common occurrence 


-for them to be seen in the central portion of the State, 
which has not been Known before for many years, The 
Commission during the year haye made and caused thirty 
arrests; have secured as many convictions for snaring par- 
tridges, killing deer, catching fish in closed season, and 
having in possession short lobsters. These convictions have 
had a salutary effect throughout the State, which has very 


largely assisted the commissioners in sustaining the laws, 


although in some localities the commissioners have made 
quite a number of arrests from information kindly fur- 
nished them by citizens who favor the law of protection 
in the breeding season, Without this protection our 
waters and woods will become barren of fish and game. 
Our own citizens and the thousands of visitors who each 
summer frequent our borders to inhale its invigorating 
atmosphere, to yiew the beautiful scenery of our moun- 
tains, catching fish from the mountain streams and lakes, 
hunting the game from the woods, will seek these varied 
pleasures and pastimes of health and recreation in other 
portions of New England, where it is found in greater 
profusion, and is only maintained and fostered by the 
strict enforcement of the fish and game laws of those 
aie of Fish and Game Commissioners, June, 


Ton Mopnoc Rassir Curse.—Fort Bidwell, Cal., July 
20.—Editer Forest and Stream: Three months ago the 
supervisors “of Modoc county offered a bounty of three 
cents per scalp for rabbits. At the last meeting of the 
board the sum of $826.77 was allowed on this account, 
representing 27,559 scalps. One of the supervisors told 
me that about 25,000 of these were killed on a tract of 
land six by eight milesin extent. Mr, Nelson brought 
water by ditches from the river six miles distant and re- 
claimed 2,000 acres of sage brush land, on which he sowed 
grain and alfalfa. The rabbits liked the change of diet 
and took the crop. Upon this representation to the board 
of saperyisors they offered the above reward, and Mr. N. 
hired Indians, paying them five cents per scalp and. fur- 
nishing them with annnunition at one-half cost price, one 
installment of which, it is said, cost him upward of $280. 
As enough rabbits are left for seed, this would be a good 
field for some of our Hastern friends, who are at a loss to 
know where to find good shooting. Bunnie’s instinct of 
seli-preservation is well developed, and when dodging 
between the sage bushes is no “sure thing” to the novice. 
Should any one accept this invitation, let him ship a car 
load of ammunition in advance, and we will guarantee 
that he will not be hindered by notices of ‘‘No Shooting 
Allowed on these Premises.” In addition are to be found 
oe chickens, sage hens, ducks and geese; deer, ante- 
ope and an occasional Ursus horribilis, All but the lat- 
ter in goodly quantities.—A, C. LOWELL, 


MAINE Deer,.—Editor Forest and Stream: I send you 
an extract from a letter received to-day from a well- 
known guide and deer warden living near Eustis, Maine. 
It illustrates the benefit of the stringent game laws of 
that State: “Deer never were as plenty as this year, 
Lately one came into a neighbor’s barnyard in the day 
time, and they are seen very often out in the fields and 
pastures.” They don’t seem to believe in Maine that dogs 
and clubs make deer tamer.—A. G. McK aE, 


Mr, Grirrin Smita, of Longmont, Col., claims to have 
shot a mountain lion on the Little Thompson; which meas- 
ured 9ft. from the end of its nose to the tip of its tail. 


ROBINS AND Meapow LARKS are protected at all times 
in New York State by the new law. 
statute was printed in our issue of July 8. 


GREENE, N, Y¥.—The prospect for bird shooting is better 
this fall than for years.—L. C. SILVERNAIL. 


MUZZLE VS. BREECH. 


Editor Poresb. and Stream; 

T notice in your issue of July 1 a letter from Mr. Napoleon Mer- 
rill, in which he makes some statements of a rather misleading 
character. I think that your report fails to show any such great 
advantage for the muzzleloaders as he claims. The Merrill rifle 
may be called a hunting rifle, and it did splendid shooting. I shot 
a charge of 98ers. of powder and 213 of lead, and made a curye of 
1.306in, at 100-yards. It beat the Bland ,024in., the Hepburn ,32 cal. 
497in., and the Ballard, .40-85, .755in. Ifit had been tested at 200 
yards I doubt if it could have equalled the breechloader, as the 
jead was too light for the distance. It was loaded for the 100yd. 
a, and its owner took good care that it should not be tested 

urther. 

The Romer muzzleloader was a young cannon with a charge of 
1slers. of powder and 267 of lead. It, of course, beat everything by 
virtue of its charge, but it was nota hunting rifle. ee 

T have studied well the report of FOREST AND STRHAM, as advised 
by Mr. Merrill, but fail to find that the breechloaders were beaten 
in regard to accuracy. The Merrill rifle made a string of .587in. in 
five shots; the Ballard .40-85, a string of .220in,; the Hepburn. .32, 

astring of 108, and the Bland a string of .204in. without cleaning. 
These ought to be the wildest shooters among the breechloaders, 
for Mr. Merrill says that they do their worst when a flat trajectory 
isattempted. They all beat the Merrill rifle in accuracy, and 16 
did not beat any of them an inch in trajectory. : 

The way Ll get my string is to take the ayerage height on the 
{Syd. screen, and as a center, and then find the difference between 
it and each shot separately. By adding these differences I get the 
string for the five shots. ‘The Merrill muzzleloader in the third 
and last shots put the bullet higher on the 7éyd, screen than on 
the 50yd. one. None of the breechloaders mentioned above did 
that except the Bland, and that but once, so the gyration seemed 
to be on the side of the muzzleloader. ‘ . 

I cannot explain why the breechloader in Mir. Merrill’s turkey 
shoot did not get more turkeys, but suspect that it was the fault 
of the shooters. ‘ O. La 8: 

Fort OnARK, Texas, 


Editor Forest and Stream: , A 

T have taken a great deal of interest in the controyersy “Muzzle 
+s, Breechloaders,” which has been running for some time past in 
the Forust AND STREAM. I have seen some turkey shooting my- 
self, and I have noticed that the breechloaders generally got their 
share of the turkeys. In the year 1880 I attended a turke shoot, 
where the birds were placed on a box on the ice, with the wind 
blowing a gale across the range at nearly right angles. The turkey 
man was petting rich. Shots were 25 cents cach, and it took from 
10 to 20 shots at 200yds, to hit a turkey. Three of the guns used 
were muzzleloaders, two of them fitted with globe and peep sights. 
The other guns were Winchester rifles, repeaters of 44-cal. The 
turkey man was feeling pretty good until along about noon, when 
two brothers named Best, who had been employed as hunters for 
the grading outfit, came to take a hand with their breechloaders, 
Two or three shots were fired by aoch to get about the right allow- 
ance for the wind, after which I saw one of them kill fiye turkeys 


in five consecutiv : i ms 
other ecutive shots, and the other kill fiye out of six shots, 


fining Works used a .45-60 Winchester repeater and killed two tur- 
keys in succession, shooting 200yds. off-hand. I think that he 
could haye killed fiye out of six turkeys at that range. Nor is a 
Winchester rifie the best turkey gun in the world, either. 


lakes of the latter. The question inyolyed depends on the title to 


legislation by any State against the equal rights with its own 


the clause of the Constitution which gives to the citizens of each 


their right of fishing in its waters as.a privilege derived from the 
grant of the State, or as vested in them by virtue of ownership as 
members of the body politic. 


that ever since Magna Charta, the Crown cannot grant to a sub- 


bury and Lord Wensleydale 
ber, 106 HK. C, L, R,, 858; 8, C., 


ble waters and inchisiye of arms of the sea developed upon each 


The full text of the 


Sea and Liver SHishing, 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. To. 


00. 
Isaw a turkey shoot at Kingman, Arizona, last January, in 
which a gentleman connected with the Pueblo Smelting and Re- 


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THE SUNAPEE LAKE TROUT. 
Editor Forest and Stream: ' . 

Business matters have prevented my replying to those 
who have made the claim that the trout which I brought 
to the notice of ichthyologists lasi fall are not natives of 
Sunapee Lake, New Hampshire, but are the result of a 
small plant of Rangeley blue-back trout fry made in 1881, 
by Mr. A. H. Powers, at that time one of the Fish Com- 
missioners of the State. This claim is made by Col. Web- 
ber, Livingston Stone and Dr, J, D, Quackenhos, I shall 
endeavor to prove that this fish isa native of this lake 
and that T first brought it to the notice of ichthyologists. 

This fish has been pronounced by Dr. T, 8, Bean, of the 
National Museum at Washington, to be identical with the 
little blue-back trout of Maine. In this Lmmust differ 
from Dr. Bean. He has also pronounced it a true Salmo 
fontinalis, If he made such a mistake as that with a 
fresh 6lb. specimen before him, may he not still be in the 
wrong when he says that this gigantic trout is identical 
with the little fingerlings caught in the Rangeley waters. 
This trout in form, color, size and habits, is so entirely 
different from the Rangeley blue-back that I do not be- 
lieve any one who has seen them in their native waters in 
large numbers, and who has had an opportunity of watch- 
ing them in confinement, can think that they are one and, 
the same fish. Inform they areimuch thicker set and 
deeper than the Maine trout, head very small and short, 
mouth much smaller than the brook trout. The males, 
after reaching 2lbs, and upward, are a very light olive on 
the back, and the larger the fish the lighter the color, 
until in October a male of 8 to 10lbs, wonld be almost 
cream color, The females hayea uniform brownish back. 
Thered spots are wanting. On this point I have exam- 
ined several fresh specimens within a few days, and I am 
unable to detect the red spots, Ihave taken specimens 
of Tlbs, weight and have had them that would weigh 
10lbs., swimming about my boat in from 1 to 3ft. of clear 
Biches and so near that they could have been taken with 
a gait: . 

It is a well known fact that there is a limit to the 
growth of every species. That is, an animal of a certain 
pees may exceed his fellows 4 or 5lbs. in weight, but 
there the limit ends. Therefore,as the average weight 
of the Rangeley blue-back is 3 to 4oz,, one of 2lbs. would, 
be a monster, a giant among the brothers; while one of — 
8 or 10lbs., 40 times larger than the ayerage, would be a 
physiological impossibility under any conditions of food 
and water. One writer on this subject has advanced the 
idea that Sunapee Lake is richer in the abundance and 
quality of food than other waters, and that is what hgs 
made the little fingerlings change into fish that taxes the 
skill of the sportsman to bring them tothe net, Now it 
is a well known fact that the Rangeley waters are noted 
for the large brook trout they contain, and as the blue- 
back is a native of these samme waters, having the same 
food, why should he remain so small as to be wowortly 
the notice of the angler while his brother the fowtinals 
reaches the enormous weight of 10 to 12)lbs.? The samme 
food that makes one grow should force the other. + 4 

In Sunapee Lake the brook trout and the so-called 
oquassa, reach about the same weight, specimens of 
from 4 to 8lbs, being taken every summer. In many re+ 
spects this fish differs from the blue-back in its habits, — 
The blue-back always seeks the brooks and rivers for « 
spawning and they are not caught with fly or bait either 
in the rivers or lake to any extent. The Sunapee tront 
are lake spawners and are never known to enter the brooks 
with the brook trout, They take bait readily when on 
their spawning beds, also in the deep water of the lake 1m 
June, July and August, and IT have no doubt but what 


Mr. Merrill would have a hard time in this country were he to 
depend upon that muzzleloader as a practical weanen: 

[have known a great; many instances where a man’s life was 
saved by nothing else than the fact that he had a breechloading 
and not a muzzleloading rifle at the time. [knew of a hunter in 
the San Francisco mountains who surprised a large cinnamon 
bear in a place where there was no chance for retreat nor escape, 
He killed the bear, but not until he had shot seyen government 
bullets froma 45-70 Marlin repeater through him, and the hunting 
coat that the man wore was tore to shreds so close were the two 
combatants, Nor is this an isolated case, I knew of one mari 
from the East who came out here with a large caliber muzzle- 
loader. After staying around Kendrick’s Peak a few days he went 
into Albuquerque fora new gun. He, sawacard in one of the 
wholesale houses displaying samples of all the cartridges made by 
the U. M. C. Co., and pointing toone of them eyidently intended 
for a Gatling gun, he said: “I want you to order mea repeater 
using that big shell.” 

The fact is, nearly all the standard makers are turning out 
breechloading rifles that are just exactly as accurate shooters as 
muzzleloaders, to say nothing at all of their swperiority as a prac. 
tical Weapon. : 

The Ballard Union Hill, the Bullard single-shot and repeater, 
Marlin, Kennedy, Winchester, Remington and other guns of like 
make are sufiiciently accurate for any turkey shooting, and are 
guns that were built for a practical purpose as well, 

It may be a bitter pill for some to swallow, but it is nevertheless 
true that the day of the muzzleloader has passed; the rapid ad- 
vance made in breechloading arms within the past ten years will 
justify this assertion. However, to convince an unbeliever of the 
gfeneral uselessness of the muzzleloader in this age, let him come 
West among the large game and see for himself. REYD. 

NAVAJO SPRINGS, Arizona. 


SOME POINTS OF LAW.* 


HE Oommittee on the Judiciary, to whom have been referred 
House bill 4,690 and several petitions in fayor of the passage 

of the same, haye fully considered the same, and report as follows: 
The proposed bill would give by act of Congresss to the citizens 
of the several States of the Union equal right with the citizens of 
each State to fish for floating fish in the navigable waters and 


the waters and lakes referred to. : 

For purposes Of navigation they are free to all the citizens of the 
several States alike, and the power of Congress to regulate com- 
merce between the States includes the right to prevent any hostile 


citizens of the citizens of all the other States; or it is forbidden by 


State the privilege and immunities of citizens of the several States. 
(C. U. S., Art. 4, 82.) 
Bui it is right to inquire whether the citizens of a State acquire 


It has been settled by the highest authority in the Hnglish courts, 
ect a several fishery in an arm of the sea, or in navigable waters, 
ut that all such waters and the beds thereof are vested in the 
Crown for the benefit of the subjects thereof, and not to be used in 
any mannerto derogate from the right of navigation which belongs 
to the subjects of the realm. (Free Fishery, etc., vs. Gann, 115 &, 
CG. L. R. 803 House of Lords Cases, per Lord Ghancéllor’ West- 

eee Parke); 8. O.in Exch. Cham- 
! [ 03 EB. O, L, R,, 887 Common Pleas.) 
This royal title held for the benefit of the subject of the Crown, 
which cannot be aliened to their detriment, has been thus recog- 
nized eyer since Magna Charta. 

In this country, by aseries of decisions, the Supreme Court of the 
United States has settled the law in accordance with the English 
courts, that upon the Revolution the rights of the Crown in naviga- 


State.as to all such waters within the territory of each of them. 
(Martin vs. Waddell, 16 Peters, 307.) 

In Pollard ys. Hagan (8 Howard, 212), the same doctrine was 
maintained as to new States, as well as to the original States; and 
the right of the State fixed to all the beds of rivers below high- 
water mark, : 

In Smith ys. State of Maryland (18 How., 71) the right of the State 
of Maryland to the shellfish and floating fish in Chesapeake Bay. 
was established as the sovereign right of the Commonwealth 
devolved upon her from the Crown at the Reyolution, a right 
which she could control without violation of the Constitution by 
such regulations as were needful to secure this public right with- 
out interfering with the navigation of the waters, Mr. Justice Cur- 
tis delivering the unanimous opinion of the court. (Accord Mium- 
aan ve Wardwell 6 Wall., 436; Weber vs. Harbor Commissioners, 

3 Id., 66, 

_In MeCready vs. Virginia (94 U, 8. Reports, 391) the unanimous 
judgment of the court was delivered by Mr, Chief Justice Waite, 
by which the right of Virginia to use and appropriate the naviga- 
ble waters of Virgina for the benet of her own people for the 
taking and cultivation of fish as a property right, and not as a 
privilege or immunity of citizenship, is established, though thereby 


the citizens of other States are excluded from the same rights. ee . ; : ; eet] aa The ip | 
The right is one of property in the citizens of Virginia, and not a they oe ae Be ee Mey OF. sas Ae ay ph Pipe 
privilege or immunity of citizenship. they ollow the smelts up from the deep water, ey 


Tt is true the last decision, though in the opinion made to apply 
as well to floating fish as to shellfish, only applied in fact to shell- 
fish; but your committee see no reason why the principle of these 
decisions should not apply to both. ‘ 

Fish are fer@ nature, and an absolute property in them can only 
be asserted when restrained of their liberty. This, it may besaid, 
is the case with oysters which, when planted, haye no capacity to 
move, and distinguishes them from floating fish, which may move 
oe of the reach of the State in whose waters they may temporar- 

e. 
ut upon this distinction of nature no ground can bemaintained 
for changing the decision applicable to the one when the case of 
the other is adjudicated. 

In the case of Riggs vs, The Earl of Lonsdale (1 Hurlst & Nor- 
man, 923), it was decided in the Exchequer Chamber that the 
owner of Jand had a vight of property in game killed on his land 
by astranger. The fact thatthe game was ferw nature did not 
take from the owner of the land the property therein, even im favor 
of a stranger who hunted and killed it there. , 

This case was considered very ray in Blades vs. Biggs. (104 Ee: 
C.L, B,, 50), where the decision of Justice Willes afi isi pitts, 
overruling Riges ys. Lonsdale, was reversed by the Court of Gom- 
mon Pleas; and on appeal to the Exchequer Chamber (196 E, C. L. 
R..,.844), the Court of Common Pleas was unanimously sustained; 
and the judgment of the Exchequer Chamber was aflirmed by the 
House of Lords in 8. 0,, 106 E. C. L. R., 866. The judgment m the 
House of Lords was sustained by the high authority of Lord Chan- 
cellor Westbury, with Lerds Cransworth and Chelmsford, both 
ex-Chancellors, concurring, That case decides clearly and dis- 
tinctly that if A, a hunter, finds, kills and carries off im one cou- 
tinuous act, any gama, fere naturce,on the land of B, the dead 
game is the absolute property of B, ratione soli. 

That the same doctrine is applicable togish caught and taken 
from the waters of the owner cannot be questioned; and the cases 
referred to by the judges in the discussion of the cases above cited 
mention fish as of the same character as animals and birds. 

Your committee, therefore, being of opinion that the navigable 
waters within each State belong to it, subject to the paramount 
right of navigation, for the benefit of its own people, it has the 
right to secure the exclusive right of fishing in them to it.own citi- 
zens by virtue of their common property in said waters, and that 
the citizens of other States have no constitutional right, nor can 
Congress confer any, to participate in them. } 

Your committee recommend that the bill referred to lie on the 
table, and the prayer of the petitioners be denied, All of which is 
respectiully submitted, 


bottom is selected for a spawning bed instead of sand or 
gravel. : 4 
Now the question naturally arises, if*these fish are ; 
natives of the lake, why have they never been brought ta | 
notice before? Previous to the introduction of the black — 
bass in 1869 or ’70 the lake was not known to any extent — 
as a fishing resort, and only two or three old boats could | 
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take food readily from the bottom. A rough, rocky — 


be found on its waters. The fishing was done from cei 
tain points and rocksfrom the shore, Gill nets were used, 
and when the fish entered the brooks in the fallthey were | 
killed with clubs, guns and spears. No one thought of 
fishing for trout in the deep water where they are now ~ 
caught. It was known to a few in the vicinity that large | 
trout could be caught from certain points and roclss im 
May and June, and it is so to-day, but only the common 
brook trout are taken in these places. I give below the 
answers made to a few questions that I asked Mz, Moses 
Gould, a gentleman who has had a long acquaintance 
with the lake and its inhabitants, 

Poymours, N, H., April, THBIL | 
Moses Goulds Esq, Bradjord, N.7L: 

My Dar Str—Will you have the kimloess lo answer for me the 
following questionsin regard to Sunapee Lake and the trout thatit 
contains? Yours very truly, HoOnG#, 

How long haye you been acquainted with and familiar with 80" 
napee Lake? Ans. About forty-three years. 

How long since you first began to fish its waters? Ans, About 
forty years. , 

What was the weight of the largest trout cayght in the lake that 
you have knowledge .of previous to ‘1875? Ans, £ had one in my 
possession, caught in 1852, weigh) 9hilbs. 

In what part of the Jake was it customary 
Aus. North Point, Pike’s Shore, Rowe's Landing 
Landing. , . 

Previous to 1870 or 72 was it the custom to fish for trout im deep 
water, say from 70 to 90ft.? Ans. No. 

Have you ever vaught a trout in Sunapee Lake almost rnilk- 
white, or known of their being caughi? Ans. I have caught them 
very light colored, : 

In what year did you first see any of the trout like those show, 


to fish for trout? 
and Newhury 


*Report presented to the House of Representatives by Hon. J. R. 


] : ; f rom by Mr. Powers and myself in November, 1885? Ans, I had two 
eEeher, Naat: Ui ‘i of “hlem in 1877, neh ie abunt Paps each. Np ates 
ave you seen them between these years. Ans, J lave, 

BOOKS RECEIVED. How Rene obnes have you known of Meaty taken prévions to the 


year 1882? Ans. 5}elbs. . . 

Have you ever known of any of these trout being taken in the 
places or ground where it was customary to fish for tromt in the 
summer? Ans. I neyer have, , a 

Haye you ever known of these trout being taken. im shoal water: 
and did you ever know of their entering the brooks to spawn 
Ans. I never did, excepi native trot Ee Soma trout), 
- Previous to my showing you the spawning bed last November 
wee you any knowledge of one in that part of the Take? A 

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Ave there many boats used on the lake in November? Ans. No, 
“not for fishing purposes, A ik 

_ From the character of the bottom where this bed is, would per- 
Bone exossing the lake be likely to pass over the place or avoid it? 


ns. They would generally avoid it, ' 
7 LuNENBURGH, April 20, 1886, 
Col. Hodge: 


Seeing notices of the new fish from Sunapee Lake, Iwould sayin 
relation to them that I have examined two specimens and find the 
description given by you correct, One of the differences that 
appears marked is, that the fins are larger size, with wide white 

bands on front side, and the dark stripe is entirely wanting and 
no lines of color extend out to the end of the fin, as ina brook trout, 
pee this fish is entirely devoid of motéling eyerywhere, The 
dark color is yery uniform on the back of female; the male is light. 
Whe high color on sides is now gone, but there is not one of the 
usual markings found on brook trowi. I believe it anew species 
hrought to notice by yourself, and I think it will rea, Be 80 
ecided, as far as New Hampshire waters are concerned, though 
its coutterpart maybe known and described elsewhere, Yet of 
at even 1 am not certain " as it does not seem to be exactly iden- 


cal With any other. Truly yours 4 
; ; H, A. Currie, Fish Com,, Vt. 


PuymoutsH, N. H., April 13, 1886. 
Fred, Gould, Heq., Concord, N. HH: 4 
_ My DEAR Sik—VWill you kindly answer me one or two questions 
an regard to the trout you saw upon the spawning bed in Sunapee 
Lake last November. Yours truly, B, B. Hovan. 


When you were there was the water clear enough 50 that you 
could see the fish plainly, and were you near SH SueD jo judge of 
their weight? Ans.The water was perfecily clear. I could see the 
Tish plainly, and very many of them were within 4 or 6ft. of my 

es and not more than a foot under water, I saw a great many 
that would weigh over 6lbs. [saw one in particular that swam 
half way around my boat that would, without doubt, weigh 101bs, 
TPthink that out of the hundreds 1 saw that November day, very 
Many would tip the scales in the vicinity of 8lbs., perhaps more. 
How much would the Jargest ones weigh (hati yousaw? Ans. 
10lbs., as above stated, in ohé Instance, L ‘have not the sl ightest 
doubt but what in that “school” there were many score weighing 
abs, and more each. FRED H, GouLp, 


m these answers I think any one can see why these fish 
have not been brought to notice before. At the points 
that Mr, Gould says it was customary to” fish for trout, 
nothing but common brook trout were or are now taken; 
that is; they did not fish in deep water, And that he saw 
themin 1872, and that 5i1b, fish of this kind had been 
ken previous to the year 1882, This settles that part of 
the question beyond a doubt, 

I can give other statements of the same character proy- 
ing the same points, but L regard thisasenough. Healso 
Says that he never knew of any of these trout being 

aught in places where it was customary to fish for trout 
in the summer, and although he had been acquainted 
with the lake for over forty years, he had no knowledge 
of the large spawning bed until last fall. From the above 
facts I think I am justified in calling this fish a native of 
this lake. 
know, but they are there of an enormous size and in large 
Pnumbers, 
A question was raised by one party in regard to weight 
—that 6lbs. was the largest of which there was any knowl- 
edge. Now upon this point only four persons, of which I 
was one, saw these fish on the spawning bed, and each of 
the three declare positively that there were trout on the 
spawning bed that would weigh 10lbs. Ido not care to 
take the trouble to ask these gentlemen to furnish affida- 
vis; but [will furnish any one with their address, and a, 
letter to each or any of theni will fully substantiate this 
point. Ithink that I have made my points clear, and to 
my brother anglers I submit the case, K. B. Hopes. 
“Pixmours, N. H., July 12. ri 


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AT LAKE ONAWAY. 


AT ESSRS, A. W. CHAPIN, of Monson, W. G. Briry, of 
v3 Portland, and myself, last Tuesday went to Lake 
Onaway for landlocked salmon, Weengaged theservices 
of BE. B. Hall, of this town, as guide, 

_ A carriageride of eight miles brought us to the shore of 
Greenwood Pond, a beautiful and irregular sheet of water 
tmuder the brow of Greenwood Mountain. After a boat 
vide across this pond and a carry of ohe mile, we landed 
at Onaway Lake at about 11 o’clock A. M, Asnoone was 
occupying the Lane and Davis camps, we used them while 
there. They are built of framed lumber and boards, and 
are very comfortable, convenient, neat and clean. They 
are situated upon a high granite bluff, under the shade of 
spruce, white birch and maple trees, and are but a few 
rods from the salmon-fishine grounds. On the walls of 
the dining room in this primitive hotel are written the 
names of numerous anglers from various parts of the 
country who had preceded us in their pilgrimages to this 
retreat, Among them were those of E. 8. Merrill, W. P. 
Olark, A. P, Bateman and G. 5, Land, of Winchendon, 
Mass. Future visitors will also find inscribed there the 
record of our own party, as follows: 
 “OnaAway LAKE, July 20, 1886.—Arrived here to-day 
safe and sound, Caught 6 salmon and 5 smelts, Second 
day, in the forenoon, 14 salmon, 1 smelt, 2 eels; in the af- 
ternoon, 9 salmon; evening, 7 smelts, 1 salmon. Third 
day, in the forenoon, 10 salmon, 10 smelts; afternoon, 9 
almon, 1i smelts, Hourth day, in the forenoon, 8 sal- 
non, 2 smelts; afternoon, 6 salmon, 9 smelts, Fifth day, 
‘orenoon, 6 salmon, 2smelts, 1 eel. Total, 69 salmon, 47 
emelts, 3 eels.” 

We fished in about 60ft. of water with live bait and 
used light rods with reels, Besides the above we took 
quite a large number cf small ones which were returned 
Othe water. Those that we saved were from 4lb. to 5lbs. 
in. weight. ; 
They are among the most gamy and active fish that I 
erangled for. They will also take a fly and many fly- 
fishermen have rare sport there. The smelts are a trifle 
weer than the saltwater smelts and are a very sweet and 
finely flavored fish for the table. This lake is about 34 
‘or 4 miles in length, and at places it is one mile in width. 
It is surrounded by Boar, Stone, Greenwood, Barron and 
Bensen Mountains and is in the middle of a dense and 
rand forest. It has many quaint bays and coves and 
ky and curiously shaped islands. The lover of nature 
not but admire-the grandeur and beauty of all around 
while there. ' ’ 
In the afternoon of the fifth day we packed our ‘“dun- 
nage’. and bace adieu to this lovely spot, and weall unan- 
ashy voted it the most satisfactory fishing trip that we 
made. The cheerful evening camp-fire upon the 
lone shore of the crystal lake, the wild echoes from the 
oting of the mountain owls, the excitement of taking 
he pugnacious salmon, and the boat rides in the moon- 
ht will all live as pleasant memories in the minds of 
eB, 


How they came there or where froni I do not | 


‘FOREST AND STREAM. 


BROWN TROUT IN AMERICA. 


Slee following letter relating to the growth of the 
brown trout, which is called “German trout” in 
western New York, was received by Mr. H. G, Black- 
ford, Commissioner of Fisheries, The fish could not have 
been over three years old: 

Rocurstur, N. Y., July 27.—E. G. Blackford, Esq,— 
Dear Sir: Isend this afternoon per National Express, a 
specimen of German trout which I caught in Spring 

reek, Mumford, last evening. It weighed before dress- 
ing three pounds. He afforded me great sport; was 
taken with day flies, No. 10 hook, fine tackle, 6oz. spliced 
home-made rod and automatic reel, Without these two 
latter I doubt if ITcould havesaved him. Heimmediately 
started on a dead run down the stream, taking all my 
Ine. Whenever he let up, the reel took up the slack, 
and the rod was so soft and active that the .hook re- 
mained firm until he wasin hand, I had no landing net 
handy, and was obliged to get the assistance of a young 
lad to land him. T had previously caught several of these 
new fish about a pound in weight. They are very gamy 
in some respects—little more so than the native trout. I 
think they take the fly more surely and break the water 
more, But the growth of these fish is the remarkable 
thing about them. Hoping it will reach you in good con- 
dition, [remain, yours truly, FRANK J. AMSDEN. 


Tue Mepicinn-Man Fiy.—Long Lake, Me.—Five years 
ago James Webb, Jx., of Portland, and John Mead, of 
North Bridgton, made a small plant of white perch in 
Long Lake, That the-experiment was a success is proved 
by the capture of about forty specimens by a Harrison 
party one day recently. These perch are nice pan fish, 
and by those who like the simpler methods of angling are 
regarded as quite an addition to our fishfaima. The black 
bass fishing in the lake is very good this season. Justnow 
they are settling into the deeper water off rocky points 
and sunken ledges; and while a few still rise to the fly, 
the majority respond best to still-fishing with a grass- 
hopper. Of flies, one of my own tying, the medicine- 
man, I have found to be the most successful in our waters 
for all kinds of weather and all times in the day. Body 
blue silk, wings white, tail peacock herl, hackle or legs 
either yellow or blue, I preferthe blue. This fly resembles 
a blue-bodied dragonfly, upon which the bass in this sec- 
tion feed voraciously, This, I think, is why it is good on 
a bright day, white flies usually being reserved for night 
and cloudy-day fishing.—BLACK SPorT, 5 


“Came POREST AND STREAM.”—Mouth of St, Francis, 
New Brunswick, July 9, 1886,—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
Tam just in from my trip to heddquarters, On my trip 
I found at a camping place a copy of FoREST AND STREAM 
of date Aug, 28, 1884, It was almost perfect and I en- 
joyed it. It was like meeting an old friend. I inscribed 
my name on a cedar and named the place ‘‘Camp Forest 
and Stream,” The paper was doubtless left by a party 
whose names were inscribed on the tree as follows: Silas 
W. Masters, Brooklyn, N, Y.; F. A, Phillips, New York 
city. Lvreturn them my hearty thanks for the paper. I 
had a glorious time. Saw moose and deer every day. 
Three of the former were jet black. Trouting not first- 
rate, but always got enough to eat and that was enough, 
The flies were not as bad this season as last.—MAINE, 


- WHAKFISHING ABOUT New YorRE.—Many anglers are 
meeting with success in taking weakfish about Staten 
Island, Fort Hamilton and Prince’s Bay. Numerous boats 
float with the tide and lie at anchor, as the fishermen pre- 
fer, while from the shores and docks the hand-line fisher 
casts his shedder-crab, clam or sand-worm into the water, 
On a recent trip down the harbor we counted nearly three 
hundred boats, mostly drifting with the ebb tide, all fish- 
ing for weakfish, and we saw one boat which had about 
twenty good fish init. This is an inexpensive trip for a 
New York city angler who has a ‘‘day off,” and it has the 
merit of being almost at his door, 


Ir Was THE Heap or THE FisH.—Little Falls, N, Y., 
July 30.—Edttor Forest and Stream: 1 regret to find my- 
self compelled to call your attention toa most serious mis- 
statement in a letter describing certain eyents assumed 
to have occurred recently on Wilmuzt Lake. It is stated 
that while engaged in the struggle with a certain large 
trout ‘‘the head of my fly came off.” This is not so, It was 
the head of the trout, and while Iwas endeavoring to get 
the hook clear the writer must remember how severely I 
was bitten by it,—PIsEco. 


SEBAGO LAKE SALMON.—Sam Witham killed a 10Ibs, 
landlocked salmon between the mouth of Songo Riverand 
the Images, Sebago Lake, Me., on July 24 and lost one 
which he thinks would go a few ponnds better. We are 
glad to see him begin to like the rod better than the spear; 
with that weapon he used to have the reputation of being 
the most skilled of any one who visited the spawning 
beds; but ike many others he now sees the evil of it and 
we are always glad when we hear the salnion have taken 
his bait,—BLACK Spot (Sebago Lake, Me.). 


INTERMEDIATE LAKE CAMPERS are often put to incon- 
venience by having their mail addressed to ‘‘Intermedi- 
ate” post office, which is north of Intermediate Lakes, in 
an out-of-the-way place. It will usually be better to have 
letters sent to Bellaire, or to Center Lake, from which 
points mails may be promptly forwarded when necessary. 
—F, H. THurstTon (Central Lake, Mich.), 


GREENE, N. Y.—Our streams are full of black bass, but 
they are acting out their nature and do not take any bait 
or line we give them; perhaps they may later in the sea- 
son. If you have any one who considers himself an ex- 
pert on black bass send them along.—L. C. SILVERNAIL. 


WHEAKFISHING IS FAIR,—Seabright, N, J., Aug. 2.— 
Hditor Forest and Stream; There have been some very 
fair catches of weakfish here, and this in sort compensates 
for the absence of the bluefish. Reports from Barnegat 
say that many weakfish were taken there last week. A 
friend took thirty on Saturday last, which averaged 141bs, 
each, using shedder crabs.—G. R, 


Tan Limrmep PAYMENT Poricrss of the Travelers, of Hariford, 
Conn., concentrate payments into the working years of a man's 
life, and leave him free from all worry in his later years even if 
helpless.—4A dv. 


AHisheulture, 


Address ail communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co, 


THE MICHIGAN GRAYLING. 
BY HERSCHEL WHITAKER, 
[Read before the American Visheries Society. ] 


(Re Brey ling CAna Ralls tricolor) is found native to the 
waters of Michigan alone of all the States of the Union. 
Vague rumors from time to time have hinted at its presence 
in other waters, but the authenticity of such statements 
has never been verified. <A few facts concerning the distri- 
bution of the grayling of Michigan, its habits and the ex- 
periments that have been made here lookimy to its artificial 
propagation, may not be devoid of interest to this Society. 

The waters of Michigan in which it has its habitat may be 
generally described as within the territory bounded on the 
south by 43:30, extending as far north as 45:30. The streams 
included within this territory discharge their waters into 
Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. An imaginary line drawn 
from the mouth of the Muskegon on the western border of 
the State to the mouth of the Au Sable on the east, will 
perhaps better indicate the southern limit of the grayling. 
‘The waters most famous as gral ling streams, owing to their 
magnitude, accessibility and. their popularity with sports- 
men, are the Au Sable and the Manistee, The Hersey, the 
Pere Marquette, the Maple, the Pigeon, with their tribwta- 
ries, and numerous other streams of less importance included 
within the boundaries already mentioned, are also fairly 
stocked with this fish. The Boardman, the Boyne and the 
Jordan were once famous resorts for sportsmen who angled 
for the grayling, but their glory as grayling streams has 
long since departed, the grayling having given way to the 
predacious and combative trout, yet now and then an occa- 
sional grayling is taken, 

Although the euree has often been discussed by writers 
upon game fishes, allow me briefly to refer to the general 
character of this fish, To the sportsman who has always 
angled for trout and is unfamiliar with the habits of gray- 
ling this fish will excite some surprise upon first acquaint- 
ance. Unlike the trout you are not likely to find him in 

ool and shady haunt, but on the swift ripple and shallow, 
hovering like the hawk in air. While you are adroitly seel- 
ing, with your trout fisherman’s experience, to reach some 
shaded pool where you should expect to find him if he were a 
trout, you suddenly find your fly taken most unexpectedly in 
open water, and you are taken somewhat at a disadvantage. 
Once securely hooked comes the beauty of the fight, and here 
the grayling differs most radically from the trout. Instead. 
of seeking shelter by retreating to the deep pool or beneath 
some root, he will perhaps leap clear of the water from two 
to three or more times, and with a vicious shake of the 
head seek to free himself from the hook. When landed you 
try in vain to determine which has the superiority, the gray- 
ling or the trout, but you finally conclude that you have for- 
gotten exactly how the trout acts when hooked, and if you 
are a philosopher you inwardly argue that it is such a close 
question you will leave its determination to such time as 
you shall catch your next trout, 

The large dorsal fin is the distinguishing characteristic of 
the grayling. In repose. the fin lies folded upon its back, but 
in a state of activity or when excited the anterior portion 
becomes rigid, and the posterior portion waves like a banner 
in the air. When freshly taken from the water the dorsal 
fin is iridescent and its variegated coloring is gorgeously 
beautiful and vivid, The fish itself is covered with small 
light steely gray colored scales, and above the median line 
has a few faint brown mottlings about the size of a head of 
apin, Ilts head is quite small and the general contour of its 
body is slim and graceful. A faint odor is discernible re- 
sembling the wild thyme, hence its name, Thymatlus, 

As early as the year 1854 or 1855, the grayling was first 
called to the attention of local scientists in Michigan by Mr. 
Wright L. Coffinbury, a gentleman in the employ of the 
general government, who was then making surveys of the 
wilderness lying adjacent to the Muskegon and Hersey 
rivers. At this time the grayling was plentiful in all these 
streams, and afforded the surveyor, explorer and hunter a 
grateful change from pork and hardtack, and the fish was 
known among them as “Michigan trout.’”’ Mr. Coffinbury 
had the grayling especially called to his attention, as he 
busied himself during his leisure hours in ‘an attempted 
classification of the fish found in the Muskegon and tributary 
waters, and as I have before mentioned he was instrumental 
in calling local attention to the grayling. Later on and 
about the year 1855 or’56, Dr. Parker of Grand Rapids, Mich- 
igan, (now president of the Michigan Fish Commission), 
succeeded in procuring a specimen of the grayling, beauti- 
fully preserved in homely salt and wrapped carefully in a 
newspaper, minus a few fins ‘and of course almost devoid of 
its natural color, and after a careful study of the specimen 
and a comparison with a cut of the English grayling and a 
description of the same, he pronounced it a true Thamatlus, 
and in a paper read before the local scientific society of Grand 
Rapids, named it Thymallus michigansis, a patronymic by - 
which it was known locally for some years; in fact up to the 
time that a speciman was sent by Prof. Miles to Prof. Cope 
in 1864. ppecubeus aE Seeuthy, submitted to Prof. Agassiz 
through the efforts of Mr. D. H. Fitzhugh, of Bay City, 
Michigan, who is beyond question the greatest authority on 
erayling in the tel ep were classified by that eminent - 
scientist, and determine beyond question to be the grayling. 

pe the period to which I have referred the streams 
embraced within the territory already indicated were swarm- 
ing with this beautiful fish. So plentiful were they for 
many years that the settlers were accustomed during the 
spawning period to come to the dam at or near the site of 
the present village of Hersey and capture them with baskets, 
carrying them away bythe wagon load. There are man 
people yet living in that vicinity who can youch for the truth 
of this statement, were it necessary, but I think I can safely 
presume that the courtesy of gentlemen who are interested 
in the propagation of fish and the fishing industries and in- 
terests will scarcely require the fortification of this statement 
by affidavit. 

It would seem unaccountable that this state of things hay- 
ing once existed, that in late years the grayling should have 
so rapidly disappeared from these streams; yet the fact 
remains that many of the streams that once knew them now 
know them no more. This is notably true of such noble 
streams as the Jordon, the Boyne and the Boardman, From 
those streams which flow to and ease their waters on 
the extreme northern coast of the Lower Peninsula the eray- 
ling have entirely deppested, although now and then an 
occasional straggler may be found, The cause of this deple- 
tion is, however, directly traceable tothe lumberman and the 
trout, The grayling cannot successfully run the gauntlet of 
log-running and the vicious attacks of the trout, who loves 
the dainty and succulent fry and the youngster grayling, and 


‘overcomes them both. It is a fact that until within the 


last thirty or forty years breok trout were unknown 
in the northern streams of Michigan, while the streams 
of the Upper Peninsula, discharging their waters 
into Lake Michigan, are stocked almost exclusively 
with the trout. The theory advanced and generally ac- 
cepted by those familiar with the facts, is that migration of 
the trout has taken place from the streams emptying their 
waters into Lakes achigan and Huron to those grayling 
‘streams. There is much reason, it would seem, for this 
argument, It is a peculiar fact that the waters of the Maple 


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River, lying in the extreme northern portion of the Lower 
Peninsula, are well stocked with grayling. This stream 
flows in a southerly course, which is contrary to the direc- 
tion of most of the streams in that portion of the State, dis- 
charging its waters into Burt Lake, one of the larger lakes 
of the “ Inland Chain,” which extends from Cheboygan to 
Petoskey, and is famous for its bass and pike fishing. To 
carry the argument to its seemingly just conclusion, it might 
be inferred with reason that the trout would be shy of enter- 
ing Upon waters in the possession of these voracious and 
 focaipe fish, and the probabilities are very strongly in 
avor of the theory that if they did enter upon such territory 
and lie down peaceably together, it would be that peaceful 
tietness of the trout lying down inside the bass or pike. 
n the other hand, the Maple is a swift, brawling, grayling 
stream; its waters are cold, a peculiarity of all grayling 
atreams, offering no inducement to the bass or pike to take 
up their abode within its borders, and the consequence is 
that the grayling remain in full possession, having the ad- 
vantage of the watchfulness of vigilant sentinels standing 
guard at the mouth of the river to prevent the entrance of 
the trout. The other streams I have mentioned discharge 
their waters either directly into the Great Lakes or into 
tributary waters which are not infested with bass or pike. 
Upon the formation of the Michigan Fish Commission the 
merits of the grayling were recognized, and thé fact that it 
was a fish peculiar to Michigan, appealed strongly to the 
Board to investigate its possibilities of artificial propagation. 
Lack of funds and the knowledge that the commercial fish 
of the State demanded its first attention compelled the Board 
to postpone attempts to solve this question. Not until the 
year 1877 was an attempt made to experiment in this direc- 
ion and test the possibilities of success. In the spring of 
pee vert @ camp was established upon the headwaters of 
the Manistee and an. effort was made tosecure a stock of 
eggs, to be transported from thé camp to the hatching sta- 
tion. Owing to the lateness of the season, the spawnin 
eriod haying passed, this attempt failed of any result, an 
she expedition returned with no furtherlight. This party 
reached the Manistee April14. The following year an ear- 
lier start was made, the farce arriving at Manistee March 30, 
but again found themselves too late, the fish haying again 
passed the ena period. A few fish were obtained which 
_ yielded a very small quantity of eggs and milt, but the eggs 
were imperfectly impregnated, the fry produced died early, 
and in the language of the superintendent, ‘“‘much lamented.” 
Before leaving the stream, however, it was decided to pro- 
cure as many adult fish as possible, convey them to the sta- 
tion and make the attempt to handle the fish in the succeed- 
Ing year when the proper period should arrive. A number 
of fish were procured, but for unexplained causes no success 
was obtained. Adult fish have been obtained at three dif- 
ferent times with the same objectin view, but up to this 
time with no satisfactory results. The difficulties surround- 
ing the taking of the grayling during the st orlene apetiae 
are very great, The fish spawnin about February an arch, 
perhaps even earlier. The rivers in which they abound are 
remote from civilization, the roads almost impassable and 
the streams filled with logs and ice, rendering it exceedingly 
dificult to procure the necessary fish. Hxperience has proven 
very clearly that the grayling will not stand domestication 
or confinement in ponds in which trout ciel be successfully 
carried, Two years ago a number of adult grayling were 
procured by the Michigan Commission and placed in the 
trout ponds of Paris, Ont of the number notasingle fish 
has ever spawned or showed the slightest inclination to do 
so, They have gradually died, and there are now but a very 
few remaining. The same care and attention has been given 
to grayling in these ponds that is ordinarily given to trout, 
About the year 1878 Mr, Ira Metcalf, of Battle Creek, 
Mich., made some attempts at artificial propagation of the 
grayling, and claims to have been successful in raising a 
small amount of fry. 
As an instance illustrating the prolific character of the 
grayling, Mr. George H, Jerome, formerly superintendent of 
he Cormmission, states in his report that in transporting the 
first grayling taken to the station from the Manistee, it was 
observed by the men having charge of the fish while in 
transitu that there was a fully ripe spawner in one of the 
cans; that she was removed and the eggs taken, but there 
being no milter with which to fertilize the ova, they were 
lost; that the eggs after being taken were counted by two 
reliable persons, and there were found to be 3,555 fully devel- 
oped perfect egys. The fish after being stripped weighed 
exactly 90z, This shows beyond question that the grayling 
is much more prolific than the trout, and under favorable 
circumstances good results should certainly be obtained. 
The Michigan Commission has within the last year ac- 
quired the ownership of a fine spring stream upon property 
adjoining its trout station, to which the grayling had been 
natural, one or two having been taken in the stream within 
a year. This property attords opportunity for extended experi- 
ments looking to the solution of the question of whether the 
grayling may besuccessfully propagated. Arrangements are 
now being made to secure an ample supply of stock fish, 
which will be held in this stream in such a manner that the 
eontinement will be felt ag little as possible consistent with 
control. As faras possible the natural conditions of the 
stream will be preserved; Peet and shallow, light and shade. 
At the same time care will be taken to afford an opportunity 
for experiments which may from time to time suggest them- 
selyes, based on present knowledge and such information as 
may be obtained by a careful observation of their habits, 
The experiments will extend over a sufficient period of time 
and be followed up by earnest endeavor, until it shall be 
definitely determined whether successful propagation of the 
grayling can be carried out. 
Derrorr, Mich, 


Mr. MAy—I notice that Mr. Whitaker credits Mr. Met- 
calf with hatching grayling in 1878, I have seen in Prof. 
Goode’s ‘“Hpochs in Fisheulture’” that Fred Mather 
hatched the first grayling 1m 1874, just four years previous to 
Mr, Metealf. 

Mr. Chark—I think the grayling is the easiest fish to 
propagate and handle of any fish we had anything to do 
with, after we get the fish. Mr, Whitaker doesn’t say this 
in his paper, but I will say that if a person can get the fish 
on the stream they can get five hundred thousand fish, which 
they can handle for one quarter of the cost of brook trout. 

Rk. FATRBANK—How long are they in hatching ? 
_ Mr. CLARK—From seventeen to twenty-five days, They 
are easy to handle. The fish are easy to take care of after 
they are hatched, and you can grow a greater per cent, of 
them than you can of trout, 


A MEemMBER—Don’t they require much cooler water ? 

Mr, CLARK—J think you can put trout in anatural stream 
of warmer water than you can the grayling. I hayen’t tried 
the experiments on that. I got about twenty-five thousand 
eggs last spring from six or eight fish. A fish that eae 
one and a quarter pounds we took five thousand two hun- 
dred eggs from. l we had to do was to get the fish, and 
you give me a thousand graylings and if I don’t take you 
over a million eggs I will miss my guess. 

Mr, FAIRBANE: It is difficult to get the fish at that season 
of the year. 

Mr, CLark—It is difficult to get them, because the streams 
are fished out. The streams aré not high, not at that time, 
You want to be on the ground on the first of March, and you 
may not get any eggs until the 15th of April. Tam speaking 
of hatching in seventeen to twenty-five days, that is, in water 
that is fifty to fifty-eight degrees. 

Mr. FarrBANK—The water in those streams wotld be 
cooler at that time, ; 

Mr, CLABE—Y es, the watier is cooler, and J think that the 


driving of logs is cleaning the gra ling streams out of those 
fish in the State of Michigan. faite it is more from that 
cause than it is from any other, either fish or fisherman. 

Mr, TomLIn—Even granting what Mr. Clark says, not- 


withstanding the survival of the fittest, the grayling is being | 


extinguished. In my mind there is no question about it. 
You take Sweden, Norway, Japan, Germany, Italy, France 
and England and you will find the trout and grayling side 
by side. You put the trout into any stream where the gray- 
ling is and in a little while the trout will clean them out, I 
have fished the streams that Mr, Whitaker has spoken of in 
his paper, Years agol fished the Jordan, Pine River, the 
Pigeon, and the Sturgeon, and later years the Muskegon 
River, When I first went to the Jordan, way back in 1860 
there used to be a considerable number of grayling. t 
pot to baying frequent visits to Michigan, and I love 
it a8 much as my own State for its beauty, IT found 
out that the history of the trout was a far more recent 
one than I had ee epee I had always imagined that 
trout was to be found in certain streams. There was an 
old man on the Jordan, long enough before Pine River was 
cleared out, who well remembers the coming in of the trout, 
He says when he first went there to fish—he was an old 
Methodist itinerant preacher I think—he used to catch one 
trout perhaps to ten praylings; in five years from that time 
they were equal, ell now, we know from the struc- 
tural SDB arAUCE of the fish, that the grayling doesn’t stand 
the shadow of a chance beside our trout. You take for 
instance a body of water and put in trout and small black 
bass, and the trout will clean the bass out, They will chew 
him up, eat his tail and fins off, and by and by there isn’t a 
bass there at all. This is the way the American trout are 
cleaning out our grayling. So far as the two fish are con- 
cerned, I say if we can’t have but one, let us have the 
trout. I have fished for them both carefully, I have waded 
up to my waist when I haye been so blinded with mosquito 
and fiy bites that I have scarcely been able to see, yet I have 
kept on fishing, and my conscience never accused me of haying 
caught them in large numbers. I don’t think J ever caught 
over twenty at a time. Mr. Whitaker doesn’t make any 
difference in his parer about the Br Berens of the grayling. 
You take the grayling found in the Sturgeon Bait Pigeon, 
and flowing through into the Cheboygan, you will find them 
very different in appeatanre from those on the west side of 
Michigan. You take the grayling found in Pine River flow- 
ing to the Manistee, and the Manistee itself, and compare 
them with rivers flowing into Lake Huron, and the western 
BEV JENe Bue. by far the smallest. The eastern trout, those in 

igeon River and Sturgeon River, sometimes weigh three 
pounds, whereas on the other side we have never got them 
weighing more than a pound and a half. 

k. MATHER—Trout and are, ling have lived together in 
the streams of England an ermany for centuries. The 
trout were the brown trout, however, S$. fario, and not our 
American trout or charr, 8. fontinalhs, but 1 cannot think 
the latter more predacenna than the former. Nor do I under- 
stand why certain grayling streams of Michigan were desti- 
tute of trout and were full of grayling, because the lakes 
into which these streams empty contain trout which go into 
neighboring brooks. If any one can account for this we 
would like to hear him. Jf there are no further remarks, 
however, it might be well for us to adjourn, 

On motion, duly seconded, the Convention here adjourned 
to attend the Citrus Fair at Battery D Armory, to meet 
again at three o'clock P. M. 


The Ziennel. 


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FIXTURES. 
DOG SHOWS. 


July 27 to net Show of the California Bench Show and Field 
Trials Club, E. Leavesley, Supt., 486 Montgomery street, San 
Francisco. 

Aug. 24 to 27—First Annual Dog Show of the Latonia Agricul- 
tural Association, Coyington, Ky. Geo, H. Hill, Manager, P.O. 
Box 76, Cincinnati, O. x 

Sept, 1 and 2.—First Show of the American Fox-Terrier Club, at 
Newport, R.1, Wor fox-terriers exclusively. Hdward Kelly, Sec- 
retary, 45 Exchange place, New York, ? 

Sept. 7 to 10.—First Annual Dog Show of the Tri-State Fair Arso- 
ciation. Chas. Heed, Secretary, Toledo, O. Entries close Sept. 1. 

Sept. 8 to 10.—Hornellsville, WN, Min Dog Show, Farmers’ Club 
Fair. J, O. Fellows, Se eae GS Hornellsville, 

Sept. 14 to 17,_First Hall Dog Show of the New Jersey Kennel 
Olub, Waverley. A. P, Vredenburg, Secretary, Bergen Point, N.J, 


FIELD TRIALS. 


Sept. 21.—Field Trials of the Manitoba Field Trials Club, Chas. 
A. Boxer, Secretary, Box 282, Winnipeg. : : 

Noy. 8—Sscond Annual Field Trials of the Western Field Trials 
Epon, at Abilene, Kan. R. C, Yan Horn, Secretary, Kansas 

ty, Mo. 

Nov, §.—Third Annual Field Trials of the Fisher's Island Club, at 
Fisher’s Island, N. Y. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hoboken, N. J. 

Novy. 22,—-Bighth Annual Field Trials of the Hastern Field Trials 
Club, at High Point, N. C. W. A, Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Kings county, N. Y. ; ’ 

Dec. 6.—Eighth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
Olub, at Grand Junction, Tenn. : 


A. K. R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 


=| fie AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTHR, for the registration 

of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published eyery month, Entries close on the lst. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope, Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50, Address ‘‘Ameriean Kennel Register,” P. O, Box 7832, New 
York. Number of entries already printed 3893. 


THE HORNELLSVILLE DOG SHOW. . 


is] i Be premium list of the first show of the Hornell Kennel 

Club provides champion classes for English setters, Irish 
setters, pointers, field spaniels, cocker Poaaies, rare ae 
mastiffs, rough-coated St. Bernards, smooth-coated St. Ber- 
nards, collies, fox-terriers and pugs, The prize in each class 
is $15 ; where there are four entries in a champion class it 
will be divided by sex if possible, or a second prize of $5 will 
be given. In the open classes the prizes will be $10 and $5. 
There are no puppy classes. Kennel prizes of $20 each for 
the best kennel of four are offered for English setters, Irish 
setters, pointers, spaniels, mastiffs, St. Bernards, collies and. 
fox-terriers. The same prize will also be given to the best 
four of any other breed. A special prize of $100 is offered for 
the largest and best exhibit of dogs from any one village or 
city, Hornellsyille excepted. The prize will be divyided—975 
to first, and $25 to second. Prizes in the miscellaneous class 
are_$12, $8 and $3. The show will be held in conjunction 
with the Hormellsville Farmers’ Club Exposition at Hornells- 
ville, Sept. 8, 9 and 10, The entries close Sept, 1. The 
jadges appointed are Mr. John Davidson, Monroe, Mich., 
setters and pointers; Mr. A. C, Krueger, Wri hhtsville, Pa., 
foxhounds and beagles; Mr. J, H. Naylor the remaiming 
classes. The seoretary is Mr. Chas. W. Robinson, Hornells- 
ville, N, Y. 


_PARASITIC DISEASES OF DOGS—V. 


Wwe haye already found that the follicle niite of the dog 
YY belongs to the same species as the human parasite 
living in_ the sebaceous follicles, and the common canine 
mange mite (Sarcoptes scabiet) is also at most a mere variety 
of the human itch-insect, The mange mite may be known by 
the following description: body circular and obtuse pos- 
teriorly, soft, shining, and slightly transparent; the color is 
whitish, There are eight fous which are short and comical 
in shape, distinctly jointed and provided with hair-like 
rocesses, A few similar processes are to be found scat- 
ered over the body, aud there are horny appendages on 
the dorsal surface. The mouth is provided with a pair of 
strong hooked mandibles, maxillas, a labium, and a lancet- 
shaped tongue. There is an intestinal canal; respiration 
is accomplished through the skin; and well developed male 
and female sexual organs occur in separate individuals. 
The male is smaller, more oblong, flatter, and of a darker 
color than the female, itis also the more active of the two 
sexes, The genital Averuaes is near the middle of the body. 
The females exceed the males in number, in the proportion 
often toone, The genital pore of the female is situated near 
the sternal plates on the ventral surface of the body. This 
species is oviparous, and the female lays but one egg at a 
time; the young mites are active and haye but six legs. The 
itch insect is Just visible to the naked eye; the longest diam- 
eter of the feroale is about_0.388mm. Varieties of this para- 
site occur on the wolf and fox. 


If an impregnated female itch mite be deposited in any 


manner on the skin of a man or dog, it pierces with its man- 
dibles the superficial vee of epidermis and passes into the 
deeper layers of the skin, cutting a tunnel asit goes, At 
intervals it lays a single egg, which obliterates the furrow: 
In this way from forty to fifty eggs are deposited, and the 
female then dies, While engaged in feeding and boring 
through the skin the Sarcoptes secretes an irritant poison, 
which causes intolerable itching to the unfortunate host. 
At the end of about fourteen days the young hatch and 
break through the wall of the tunnel and appear on the sur- 
face of the skin. The young mites now quie 7 berw into 
the skin and cause itching, and the fierce scratching to which 
the infested animal is driven in hopes of relieving itself of 
the irritation is causative of many of the skin lesions which 
mow soon appear. In the dog, around the furrows first form 


small pimples, which soon change to vesicles and pustules, — 


which may exude bloody matter; this dries into the dark 
crusts which are nearly always found in this disease. The 
scratching of the animal soon tears open and destroys this 
eruption, and this new irritation causés a severe form of dif- 
fuse eczema, which isin turn accompanied by intense itch- 
ing, and so the vicious circle spreads. The irritation is thus 
found to be due to two distinct causes; that caused directly 
by the acari, and that due to the violent seractching to 
which the dog resorts to relieve itself from them. 

The diagnosis of this disease depends first on the form of 
the irruption; pointed vesicles separate from each other are 
characteristic of this disease, and even when the original 
eruption has been destroyed new crops of vesicles will appear 
on previously sound skin as the parasites keep on burroyw- 
ing, An accurate diagnosis is to be made by finding itch in- 
sects on the coat, or by digging them out of their furrows 
with a needle; they are easily identified by a good pocket 
magnifying glass, and they may be confined in a drop of 

lycerine on a glass slide for examination. Of course, this 
cease is actively contagious on contact from dog to dog and 
from dog toman, An infested animal should at once be iso- 
lated until cured, and care should be exercised not to get the 
acari on the hands while treating the animal. If a number 
of dogsina kennel suffer at the same time from ‘‘mange,”’ 
the diagnosis of sarcoptic mange is usually correct. — 

The treatment of this form of mange is quite satisfactory 
if carried out with care and skill. As ‘Ashmont’? points 
outfuncleanliness is a marked predisposing influence to this 
disease, and this should never be lost sight of in conducting 
the treatment. When a dog is discovered to have this dis- 
ease the first thing to be done is to thoroughly disinfect the 
kennel; the bedding should be burned, and every crevice and 
corner must be cleaned with a strong solution of carbolic 
acid in boiling water. This cleansing process shouldbe fre- 
quently repeated until the animal is cured, . 

As to local remedies sulphur stands at the head of the list 
for general usefulness; it should beapplied in the form of an 
ointment after having well washed the dog with soap and 
water. The following is a valuable formula: Carbonate of 
fassium, one dram; flowers of sulphur, three drams; pee 
ine or lard, one ownce; mix, and use externally. The balsam 
of Peru may be used with great benefit, according to the 
following prescription: Washed sulphur and balsam of Peru 
of each half an ounce; lard, two ounces; mix, and use extern- 
ally, this is Ashmont’s formula and a most valuable one. 
Napthol has been used with great benefit, but is not equal to 
either of the aboye. Whichever of these ointments be used 
it Should be well rubbed in over the entire body of the do 
once daily for two days and_then washed off with soap an 
water. Ifnecessary a second series of applications mmst be 
made. Inthe casé of house pets, where an ointment is ob- 
jectionable, a saturated solution of washed sulphur in ether 
and alcohol (of each one part) well rubbed into the skin an- 
swers admirably. The eczema which may pee after the 
destruction of all parasites calls for the treatment proper for 
that disease—application of oxide of zine ointment, or of 
powdered oxide of zine and starch, of each equal pene oe 
weight, will be found most useful. If there is much itching 
fiye grains of sulphate of morphia may be added to the ounce 
of ointment, this must not be applied so freely that the dog 
may by licking it off get poisened, it may be necessary to 
closely muzzle the animal with a snug fitting leather muzzle 
to insure perfect safety. : ; ad 

Although sarcoptic mange is purely a local disease it 
speedily impairs the general health, and the canine patient 
will require extra care for a week or two after the cure of the 
disease. 

Various species of tick occasionally attack the dog, es- 
pecially in tropical countries, producing irritation and o¢- 
casionally ugly sores; the species are too various and of too 
little practical importance to be described here. As to treat- 
ment, in short-haired dogs the parasites can often be found 
and extracted, if this be impossible the application of car- 
polized oil (34 dram carbolic acid crystals to 1oz, of pure olive 
oil) may be rnbbed in oyer the individual swellings which 
locate the seat of the parasite of the thick parasites. 

Passing on to the insect tormentors of the dog the common 
dog louse (Trichodectes lutus) first claims our attention. 
This species has been uiready mentioned when treating of 
intestinal worms as being of considerable pathological im- 
portance as the intermediate host of an interesting species of 
tapeworm; we will now consider the life history of the insect. 
The Trichodectes belongs to the Mallophaga or bird lice, an 
exceeding numerous class, almost every bird and mammal 
harboring a more or less distinct species. In the Trichodectes 
the body is flattened and hard above, the head is provided 
with distinct jaws, the limbs are short and thick, the antennz 
are three-jomted, and the tarsi.are provided each with & 
single claw, the female has two hooks on the peaelnmae 
ring of the abdomen. In their reproduction there are no 
especial phenomena, the species being oviparous, the egg 
hatching on the body of the host. This insect lives on the 
blood of the dog, securely housed in the coat, It is found 
especially on young puppies, where its presence in numbers 
may seriously injure the health of the animal. They are 
very tenacious of life, and very difficult to finally dislodge, 
peieee wander into the bedding and every nook and corner 
ofthe kennel. _ aa into gly 

The irritation caused by this parasite is not usnally very 


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great, though we have seen lousy dogs half flayed alive and 


suifering from severe eczema from their furious scratching; 
often their presence isnot even suspected, The diagnosis 0 
lousiness is easy, a8 the insects will be found on carefully 
examining the coat. ' ; I 

The treatment is simple, but. not so rapidly effective as 
might be supposed; salts of mercury used in the form of a, 
wash or ointment, haye been much recommended, as they 
are ingtily poisonous, and many accidents have occurred 
from their use; we think them but rarely indicated, 'Tinc- 
ture of quassia sponged on the skin isa wholly safe and 
efficient remedy; it should be applied daily until all para- 
sites are destroyed. Carbolic acid in the strength of one-half 
ounce of the crystals toa pint of wateris an efficient but 
poisonous wash; kerosene lightly brushed into the coat is a 
sure remedy, but an unpleasant one and likely to ixritate the 
skin. Good “Persian insect powder’ well dusted into the 
hair will drive out lice as well as fleas, and is one of the best 
of all Bp plea One for vermin, The kennel must always be 
ovyerhnuled, the bedding burned, the walls and floor well 
scrubbed with boiling carbolized water and well white- 
washed when dry. Hezema-and loss of coat must be treated 
on general principles, and attention to washing and groom- 
ing is especially called forforsome time after cure. Two 
other species of lice are found on the dog, Hamatopinus 
piliferus, being tolerably common; when present, the treat- 
ment recommended for the Trichodectes will dislodge them. 

Several species of gad. etal as canine tormentors in tropi- 
eal countries; in Africa the bite of the terrible tsetse (GLos- 
siera morsitans) often proving fatal. As is well Known to 
Fe pabicnued sportsmen, many species of ‘‘wood,” ‘deer’? and 
‘shore’ Hies torment the dog at certaim seasons almost to 
ynadhess. A good sponging with quassia tincture ot a dust- 
ing with insect powder will often save a faithful friend much 
misery in the field, 

The only parasites of the dog of clinical importance—so far 
as known to us—which have not now been mentioned are the 
fleas. There are two species which attack the dog, the Pulex 
canis and the Pulex penetrans. The first is the common 
species and is found more or less on all dogs which are not 
subjected toconstant care and grooming. But little descrip- 
tion of this common vermin is needed; the body is compressed. 
the antenn are short and made up of three joints, the tarsi 
have five joints, and the posterior feet are saltatory, much 
like those of the grasshopper. Thefemale lays about adozen 
ERES) ‘of a rounded shape and whitish color, from which hatch 
thirteen-jointed grubs, haying the last two joints hooked, 
The eggs of the flea are shaken from the dog’s coat on to 
the ground or floor, and there the larva hatch out and live 
among the dust and dirt, feeding—it is said by authorities— 
on decayed vegetable matter. After living for an indefinite 
time—according to temperature, etc.—in this condition, the 
larva becomes an. inactive pupa, from which at the end of 
about twelve days emerges the perfect parasite, which soon 
hops gaily away to make a meal of the blood of some un- 
happy canine, 

t has been claimed that the flea is of hygienic importance 
to its bearer, preventing laziness and keeping up, by enforc- 
ing exercise, the muscular tone of the dog! As soon would 
we believe, as a facetious Prenchman has observed, that 
homeopathic bleedings, using fieas instead of leeches, are of 
therapeutic value. e think the dog flea an intolerable 
niusance, and spare no efforts to rid our own animals of the 
pest, The treatment given in detail for lousiness applies 
équally well to flea parasitism; the most careful cleanliness 
regular washing, and the free use of insect powder and 
quassia will keep the largest kennels wholly free from the 
jumpers. Mange produced by scratching must be treated on 
genera] principles. The most careful cleansing of kennels 
1s. a ees ae peeee * 

The sand flea, chigoe orjigger (Pulex penetrans) is very 
common in the West Indies and tropical and semi-tropical 
America, were it attacks mam as well as dogs and other 
animals, The female only is truly parasitic, it attacks the 


- feet especially, penetrating the skin between the toes, After 


entering the skin the body of the Parasite grows very rapidly, 
and becomes filled with eggs—this swelling causes active 
inflammation, followed by abscesses and the formation of an 
open running sore. The treatment for this parasitic disease 
consists in opening the sack and applying carbolized oil, 
which kills the parasite and larva and promotes the healin. 
of the sore. The latter must be ke kept perfectly clean, an 
several ABP LEMONS of the oil may be required. 

Of the plant parasites of the dog, as the fungi which pro- 
duce the diseases known as favus and tinea, and the im- 
mense group of lacteria, which are the cause or carriers of 
50 many specific general diseases—probably distemper 
among the number—we will not at present speak. We 
may take TR aa consideration in some future paper, 

No effort has been made in these papers to write a com- 
Biers monograph of all the animal parasites which attack 

he camine race. All important species known to patholo- 
ists haye, however, been mentioned, and those of clinical 
interest fully described. As has been already suggested, 
fuller observations on almost every species of parasite are 


. Needed, and we would urge all interested in canine diseases 


to look for parasites at every opportunity and to preserve 


and report their “‘finds,”’ 


It will give me pleasure to identify any specimens or give 
any information in my power in regard to parasitism. And 
I shall be always very glad to receive any specimens or notes 
through FOREST AND STREAM, 

have written what will cure the suffering of one of 
the noble brutes we—it may be unjustly—call lower animals, 
J am content. Far too little attention is given to the suf- 
ferings of all domestic animals from disease, and many a 
fine brute is left to suffer and die from ignorance and inat- 
tention. 
: “But the poor dog, in life the firmest friend, 
The first to welcome, foremost to defend; 
Whose honest heart is still his master’s awn 
Who labors, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, 
Unhonored falls, unnoticed all his worth,” R. W.S 
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 


THE ST. LOUIS PRIZEHS.—There is some trouble about 
paying off the prize winners of the late St, Louis dog show. 

he cash in hand of the affair was lodged in the Provident 
Sayings Bank, the smash-up of which is partly responsible for 
the fact winners are not paid off, but there is something 
worse at the back of the abrupt departure of Cashier Thom- 
son. Before the show was advertised to the doggy men’s 


- world, a guarantee fund was raised—on paper. Some of the 


_ W. Orth, of Pittsburgh, Pa.;D. C. Ber 


Pepeleman who pledged themselves to see the affair through 
bemg simply sportsmen, who were willing to assist anything 
connected with dog, and others bein directly interested in 
the dog business, and therefore eager to promote a bench show 
in the city. The expenses and cost of prizes amounted to 
something like $500 more than the receipts, and it has been 
fond that a number of the guarantors are yery backward in 
coming forward to shoulder their OT ane. The prize 
winners at a distance have so far accepted the situation yery 
quietly, but unless they pay pretty soon, St. Louis will have 
a very poor Dame abroad as a dog showing center, and 
measures will therefore shortly be taken to collect the 
guarantee fund unless its subscribers come to the front, ac- 
cept the situation, and allow the managers to _put themselves 
clear with owners all over the Union.—St. Louis Republican. 


_ THE EASTERN FIELD TRIALS JUDGES.—Messrs, J. 
i { : é dthal, of Indian- 
apolis, Ind., and Elliot Smith, of New York, have been in- 
vited to act as indges at the Mastern Wield Trials, to be held 
at High Point, N. C., next Noveniber, All of the gentlemen 


_ have accepted and they will, doubtless be formally ap- 


the Board of Governors. 


~ 


THE CLUMBER SPANIEL. 


age Clumber spaniel is, unfortunately, but little known 
in America, a brief sketch of this most interesting 
breed of dog may, therefore, be acceptacle. ‘ 
The Clumber is. said to be the, oldest known breed of dog 
enus spaniel. Hdmunod de Langeley, in the “Maister of 
yame,”’ published in the fourteenth century, speaks of the 
best spaniel for hawking as being in color “white and 


taurie,”’ and not too “jougle,” that is, rough or hairy, and. 
3 J tas) i 


that his tail should be “rough.” It would, therefore, seem 
robable that the ancient “spaynel’’ of Hdmund de Lang- 
ey should be identical with the patrician Clumber of the 
present day. at 
he common supposition is that the breed originated at 
the Duke of Newcastle’s seat in Nottinghamshire, Clumber 
House; but this is erroneous. They were imported many 
years ago by a former Duke, who obtained from the kennels 
of a Duc de Nouailles in France, and brought them to Clum- 
ber, where the breed has been treasured for many years. 
Their name, however, is undoubtedly taken from the Duke’s 
estate of Clumber. . 

Only within the last decade or two has it been poe to 
obtain a Clumber spaniel, as the dukes jealously guarded 
their strain; but latterly they have become more common, 
and teams of chimbers are much used in covert shooting in 
England. A. good Clumber is now easily, or comparatively 
easily obtained: but a well broken or even untrained dog 
still fetches a large price. : 

Of their great worth in shooting too much cannot be said 
in praise, They are worked in couples or teams of three or 
more, One Olumber, however, is by no means to be despised, 
and for the sportsman who can keep but one dog, a Clumber 
is a most useful adjunct to a day’s sport. They are natural 
retrievers and readily take to the water, making excellent 
duck dogs, Their light color, to be sure, is an objection, as 
it readily reveals their presence to the sharp-eyed duck; but, 
taking into consideration their innumerable good qualities, 
the balance will be found so greatly in their favor that this 
objection will be almost forgotten. 

or partridge, cock and snipe, these dogs are perfection, as 
they work very close, ranging not more than twenty yards 
from the gun, and working theix ground most thoroughly, 
neyer missing a scent. Their nose is far superior to any 
other breed of spaniel, and is second only to the pointer or 
setter, Asis well known they are perfectly mute, and even 


on the hottest scent give not a whimper. A thoroughbred 


JOHNNY AND DRAKE. 


Clumber spaniels (by Ben. pan out of Joan) owned by Messrs, I. H. FP. Mercer 
an 


.B. A, Hills, Ottawa, Canada. 


Clumber spaniel is rarely found to give tongue. Their 
silence enables them to work up so close to a bird that they 
can almost clutch it, and frequently they surprise their 
master by bringing in a bird which he never shot at. 

From long inbreeding at Climber these dogs became con- 
stitutionally delicate. When young they are pocuarly, 
susceptible to the ills of BuUByR AOE: istemper and jaundice 
commit sad ravages among them, carrying off whole litters 
at a time, but when once a Clumber has come to maturity 
he is a healthy dog for life and lives to a good old age, every 
year adding to his worth, and when other dogs are becoming 
lazy and used up a Clumber is in the height of his usefulness. 
Their beauty is also very great, ‘“Idstone,’” that great 
authority on the dog, speaks of the Clumber as ‘‘decidedly 
the handsomest dog bred for the sportsman,” 

The Peis of the Climber spaniel are as follows: 

The head should be large and massivein all its dimensions, 
flat at the top, with a furrow running from between the eyes 
up the center. There should bea large occipital protuber- 
ance, The nose should be very long, broad and deep, the 
nostrils large, open and flesh, sometimes cherry colored, 
The eye is large and soft and very deep set. Itis generally 
hazel colored, The ears are long and large at the top, not 
to be shaped like the Sussex, but “vine-shaped,” to quote 
“Stonehenge,” The hair on the ear should be short and 
smooth, without the slightest approach to wave or curl and 
not feathered below the leather. ; 

The neck should be yery long and powerful, but free from 
all dewlap with a large “ruff” of hair, 

The body should be very long and low and well ribbed up, 

The shoulders should be very powerful to enable this dog 
to stand his work, ‘his is of gréat importance. 

The forelegs should be very straight and very heavy in 
bone. They should be heavily feathered. The feet should 
be large, compact and plentifully covered with hair. 

The hind legs should also be powerful and heavily feath- 
ered to the hocks, but not below. Thereshould be thick hair 
on the back of the leg gust above the foot, to protect the 
leg, The hindfeet should, as the forefeet, be large and com- 


pact. , ; 
The back and loin should be very powerful. ‘The back long 
and free from droop, and the loin from arch. 


The chest should be very deep and broad, and covered with 


shaggy hair, 
The stern should 


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: be set on low and carried well down. It 
is always cut. ; : i 

The color, lemon and white or orange and white, the white 
ot course predominating. The less markings there are on 


| the body, the better, 


The nose and legs should be well 
freckled, The markings should come over the eyes aud ears, 
both sides asmuch alike as possible. Any marking but this 
is undesirable, 

The coat should be soft, silky and perfectly free from curl, 
avery slight wave is permissible, It should not belong, but 
very dense, Whe feather should le long and thick. 

The general appearance of a Clumber spaniel is of along, 
heayy-looking dog, of a very solemn, thoughtful expression, 
betokening great intelligence, He should be very long and 
low on the leg, : 

The weight of dogs averages between 55 and 651bs., but the 
bitches run much lower, frequently 201bs. less ee the dogs. 

JLUMBER, 


DOGS OF THE OCCIDENT-. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In your journal of June 10 appears a letter from San Hran- 
cisco, signed ‘Vox Populi,” in which heis inclined to take 
Col, Stuart Taylor to task because, in the interest of truth 
and the improvement of the yarious breeds of dogsin San 
Francisco, he saw fit to say in his letter, published May 18, 
that so far as he knew, “there was not here one mastiff, St. 
Bernard, Newfoundland, deerhound, field spaniel, bulldog 
bull-terrier (except his Kittie), which conld, under a gooc 
and conscientious judge, win even he, in an established and 
reputable Hastern bench show,”’ ’ : 

[regret your correspondent did not sign his name to his 
letter, as we could then judge of his capacity to estimate 
what Col, Taylor considers a No. 1 specimen of any of these 
classes, 

I inclose my name with this, and am willing to enter into 
a discussion with “Yox Populi” over my own signature if - 
he will reyeal his identity, and discuss with him this inter- 
esting question, and endeavor to prove Col. Taylor is right, 
Instead of finding fault with this gentleman because hé has 
had the courage to tell us facts, and because he is trying to 
stimulate people who care for dogs to purchase the best and 
not to be satisfied with inferior specimens, I think every 
man who loves the canine race should thank him for imyit- 
ing attention to the defects of our dogs and for his intelli- 
gent counsel, , ‘ e. 

Col. Taylor knows what he is talking of, and his judgment 
about the matters he has addressed you upon is respected by 
allin San Francisco who know him, and his enthusiasm 
upon. # subject which for many years he has made a study 
and which he so well comprehends., I concur with every 
word he has written you. 8s he says, “there are some fair 
setters and some good greyhounds and a few noticeable 
pointers here.’’ But the non-sporting classes are inferior as 
arule. By this, I mean they do not come up to the modern 
bench show standards. 

Dogs are spoken of as belonging to such and such breeds, 
which are crossed with other breeds, and consequently are 
monegrels, F 

So convinced am I that there is no purely bred, superior 
mastiff, or St, Bernard, or Newfoundland, or Scotch deer- 
hound, or bulldog, or Yorkshire terrier, or bull-terrier (ex- 
cept Col. Taylor’s Kittie) owned at this date in San Fran- 
cisco, which will elicit encomiums from such a judge as Mr. 
Mason, or take even. a second prize at the Westminster Ken- 
nel-Club exhibitions, or ab any Hastem show in good com- 
pany, that I am prepared to give a long figure for the pro- 
duction of such an animal, If Mr. Mason comes out here 
this can be put to a test and I will be a ready purchaser, as I 
am looking for first-class specimens of three of these breeds. 
I will even include fox-terriers in my remarks, for although 
several are owned here not one is a superior specimen. Your 
correspondent seems not to judge dogs by their appearance, 
their bench show qualities, their form, their points and style. 
He appears to judge solely by pedigree. 

This is a farcical way to judge and very fallible. Give me 
the requisite compliance with the adopted standards, the 
requisite form and carriage—and pedigree is all very good 
afterward. : 

“Vox Populi” calls attention te Mr. Heart’s Irish setter 
bitch Kate IJ. and to Mr. Truman’s setters and gives the pedi- 
greeof each, All very goodinits way is his letter in these re- 
spects. Not desiring to hurt Mr. Hearst’s or Mr, Trmman’s 
feelings or disparage their dogs, ] must frankly say that, 
having seen all of these, I courteously advance the opinion 
that not one of them would take a third prize in really good 
company. These setters may be well trained, thee may have 
long pedigrees, they may possess wonderful intelligence and 

et they lack many necessary points requisite in the modern 

rish setter and are woefully lacking in form and style. 
Some of them would never even attract a second glance from 
the eyes of a Seay aa Hastern judge. As for Mr. Keading’s 
(not Keating”) Irish setter, sired by Col. Gate’s Pat, he is 
not the proper type by any means;is quite as defective as 
most of the others referred to, and no one knows this better 
than Mr. Keading, who has acknowledged it in a conversa- 
tion with a prominent lover of the dog here. 

Col, Taylor has informed me that he will be most happy 
to enter into a discussion through your columns with ‘Vox 
Populi,” provided that writer will sign his own name to his 
letters,"in regard to the bench show merits of the dogs re- 
ferred to and in regard to the true type of not only Irish set- 
ters, but non-sporting dogs generally. 

Good judges of the dog know very well that there are often 
found in litters from superior animals very poor specimens 
of the required type. So it may be with us in San Francisco. 
I do not refer to the whole State, for I know not what dogs 
may be owned in other counties. Dogs sometimes fail to 
take after their pas and mas just as childfen do. Father 
and mother may be physically and mentally perfect and 
bright in brain, Their offsprmg may be villainously ugly 
and mentally stupid. Weseeitdaily. So with dogs. Poor 
puppies come from long-pedigreed sires which have won. 
many prizes in many benchshows. “‘Vox Populi’’ must bear 
all this in remembrance when he attempts to judge dogs b 
pedigrees. My sole desire, Mr. Hditor, as I am sure is Col. 
Taylor’s, is to seé a great improvement made in San Fran- 
cisco’s breed of dogs of all classes. : 

If we, away out here on the Western shore, are so swollen 
with admiration for ourselves and say, as I have heard many 
good fellows say with more love of locality and pride of birth - 
than genuine knowledge of dogs (for they have not been East 
in long years to see the vast improvement in the several 
breeds), ““Oh, we have got better dogs here than you can find 
in London or New York; let them bring along their bench- 
show winners, we'll beat thera all to pieces,’’ etc., ete.—if wa 
are so lost to all ideas of progress as to be thus prejudiced, if 
we are so narrow-minded as to see only good in our neighbors 
and none in the outside world,jand tickle them because they 
will tickle us, why don’t let us invite any Hastern judge of 

ood repute to come among us and show us our defects, but 

et us have standards of our own, old-fashioned judges, and 
stand stock still and look wise. 

Prejudice is the reason of fools, and J for one, as a man 
foud of good and grand types of men and women, and horses 
and dogs, must say with all due courtesy and respect that I 
fear, in his present criticisms of one who has done much to 
show our people here the real value of first-class specimens 
of the canine race, Mr. ‘‘Vox Populi” cannot prove in this 
instance he is *‘Vox_ Del.” 

Let Mr. Mason come out here and bring his pointer Bean; 
fort and Revel III. or Jilt, not Seph G., as she never should 
have received first prize, [am told in a letter, being very 
faulty. Let him borrow the Irish setters Hicho, Jr, and 
Chief for the occasion; let him persuade the owner of Mer- 
chant Prince and Duke of Leeds, St. Bernards; and Bruno 
and Major, Newfoundlands; and Nevison (faulty as he is in 
head) and Ilford Caution and Lady Gladys, mastiffs; and 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Ave. 5, 1886. 


Chioftain, Scotch deerhound; and Royal Duke, black and 
tan setter; and Newton Abbot Lady, field spaniel; and 
Richmond Olive, and Bacchanal, fox-terriers, and Bellissima 
the famous bitch, as a specimen of what a genuine bulldog 
ought te be, Let Mr. Mason comé out here with all these m 
his charge, as excellent representatives of their respective 
classes, and ‘‘my eyes for it,’? as an old sailor would say, the 
lovers of dogs here would be able to see just where the faults 
lie in their own dogs and would be a trifle less ready to 
believe we own the yictors of the world, Why, [heard a 
man say the other day that heaelieved ‘“‘we possess the best 
pull-terriers in the world!” “Why?” said a friend of his, 

“‘Because they can lick any dog that can be brought here,”’ 
was the answer! 

The lover of Butchertown fighters evidently did not know 
that the standard of bench show bullterriers had been so 
varied, that none but pure white will be allowed to enter the 
ring, And they must have great length of jaw and black 
noses, their ears must be well cropped, their tails fine and 
straight as.a line. : 

There is but one here (the bitch referred to above) that is 
not of the old-fashioned type, with short thick head, and 
nearly all are of mixed colors and thick tailed. This is only 
a fair illustration of the appearance of the several breeds 
here, sporting and non-sporting, : 

Apologizing for the length of this letter and hoping it will 
offend no one, as it is written purely in the interest of truth 
and of solid facts, and the breeding of better dogs, lam 

FREE LANCE, 

SAN PRANCISCO, Cal, July 9. 


THE MASTIFF TYPE: 


Hditor Forest and Stream; 

With much interest I have read the letters of Messrs. W. 
Wade and V, Haldeman in your issues of May 27, June 24 
and July 1, on ‘The Mastiff Judging at New York,” oras Mr. 
Haldeman heads it fax more correctly, “The Mastiti Type.” 
As both have used my name, opinions and writings pretty 
freely, perhaps a few remarks from myself personally on the 
subject may not be unacceptable to some of your readers, and 
to save space and confusion, Il may commence by saying the 
article signed ‘‘Zoilus’ which Mr, Wade refers to (and which 
has been thought highly of in this country), was from m1} 
pen. With regard tothe New York judging, Dr. Perry di 
quite right in boldly placing the exhibits according to his 
own opinion, but not having seen the specimens, I can 
affer no opinion as to how far I should have considered the 
awards correct. Nevertheless, a judge very often feels com- 

elled in all honesty not to keep too strictly to one type, In 

Ir. Wade’s letter in issue of May 27 there are several in- 
correct deductions. On the other hand, your editorial foot 
note was very lucid and correct, Moreover, it is evident Mr. 
Wade is no judge of a pug dog, yet in time I hope he and 
others will recognize that there is a certain similarity of 
characteristics in the mastiff, bulldog and pug dog. Again 
the cut of Boss in your issue of July 1 chews ayery go0oc 
all round mastiff, yet any one must allow it is very similar 
to an enlarged pug, barring the stern, Mr. Wade is quite 
right in saying that 1 am as emphatic as any one in con- 
demnation of weak loins, straight hocks, and general lack of 
power. 

Mr, Haldeman’s letter is to the point and far clearer than 
Mr, Wade's, as to what he would do, viz.: ‘‘ Draw up a 
standard to suit the requirements of the animals (mastiffs ?) 
in America.’’ This is no proposition to try to lay down what 
the true type really is, was or should be, nor what constitutes 
amastifi. Oh,no! The whole suggestion reads very similar 
. to the skit of “ St. Peter’s Advice to Mundella.” 

Mr. Haldeman says: “ The bulldog layback is a positive 
inalformation, and is more objectionable than the hound 
muzzle.” i 

1, for one, cannot allow the former statement to be correct, 
and have yet to learn how a characteristic of the group can 
be as objectionable as an eyident sign of mongrelism. 
Again, Mr, Haldeman says that “ Ilford Caution’s upper jaw 
is too short.”’ Now, may I ask, without giving offense, what 
authority has Mr. HM. for saying a muzzle ean be too short ? 
How does he prove it? His mere ipse dixvit won't do, es- 
pecially when he confesses that evident sign of mongrelism, 
(i. €., houndiness) is less objectionable to him than the pres- 
ence of a characteristic common to the whole mastiff group. 
{am sorry to have to cut wp any one, and to haye to show 
Mr. H. in error, but, pro bono publico, 1 must say in this 
point Mr. Haldeman shows he prefers the mongrel to the 
real thing, and seems ignorant of what the true type is in 
this particular feature. Again, what he says about breeding 
up to a standard calculated merely to suit Western cus- 
tomers reads very like a suggestion. 5o0 breed away from 
the true standard for the contemptible sake of mere pecuni- 
ary gain, through selling to people who can only comprehend 
size, bone, muscle and courage, yet are not sharp enough to 
know that a long-muzzied brute thab a Lancashire butcher 
would be glad to sell for £5 is not the real thing—not truly 
the English mastifi. If such are the general views and prac- 
tices of American breeders, it is not to be wondered that 
the American breeders are not able to produce a good-look- 
ing dog” in the opinion of English critics. It is certain 
many second-rate, badly-crown specimens, amounting almost 
to cripples, have been drafted from this country for America. 

Coming to Mr. Wade’s letter of July 1, shortness of head 
is one thing, and, if possibly a fault when very pronounced 
it isa point in the right direction, Weak loins, crooked 
legs, general weakness of limb and deficiency of muscle are 
faults to be condemned, although often brought about by 
bad rearing and ty ecient treatment. With regard to any 
need of fresh blood, itis a matter of opinion, and in mine 
quite unnecessary. What we as Judges need and will have 
is the true type, and I for one don’t care a button how it is 
produced or who produces it. In judging, extreme shortness 
of head should not carry too much weight with it, still head 

roperties should always rather outbalance bodily properties, 
Bhat Muzzles are now more common in England than they 
were ten years since. Ttis a point] have always advocated 
cultivating, as typical of the breed. The shortness of the 
top jaw in the true mastifi and projection of the lower jaw 
beyond the upper has been noticed by naturalists, and ex- 
emplified in Couchez, T’?Ami and other Alpine as well as 
English mastifis. These are facts that cannot be refuted 
when we come to examine what is the true type. I have 
fully sone into the point of shortness of muzzle in my book, 
“ye History of the Mastiff,” pages 142, 143, 162, 191 and 208. 

For my own part I prefer an active, muscular, medium- 
sized Mastiff, oné approaching more toward the standard 
fitted for baiting purposes, but we must remember that the 
only legitimate use for the breed now is as watch dogs, for 
which activity is not so much required as a formidable ap- 

earance, which means size and a typical head, however 111 
Havelopedl the limbs and muscles may be owing to want of 
exercise 

Awarding prizes to undersized specimens has never been 
fashionable in England, however good the specimen, other- 
wise old King (2301) would never have been beaten and 
my Dreadnaught must have carried all before him on the 
show bench, as except for his want of size, there was nothing 
to touch him as an all-round good one, a specimen faultless 
in his build and who could have beaten in a fight most mas- 
tiffs now on the show bench, but the partiality for yast size 
has been equally an error on the part of judges as well asthe 
general public. 

In judging ata show thering should first be weeded of 
all specimens haying radically uncharacteristic faults, such 
as houndiness, showing signs of across among all such un 
typical brutes, should go out; any very long-headed, sharp- 


they might as well argue that a well-crown half-bre 


muzzled, heayily flewed, large-eared and leggy specimens; 
after these any undersized epocinene at 3 
should be sent out. Having gotrid of these with any com- 
mendations they may be deemed worthy of for size or charac- 
ter, a real judge would then award the prizes to the most 
perfect all-roun 


s and weeds 


od specimens left in the ring, such specimens 
being necessarily more or less typical and useful animals 


to breed from, whatever their defects. If it peppers that 


they were a lot of badly-reared, crooked-limbed specimens, 
they would and should still win, for it stands to reason, if 
we are judging mastifis, however ill-grown the specimen, it 
should beat a cross or low-bred untypical mongrel, how- 
eyer handsome and well-grown that mongrel might be as a 


og. 
Unless Mr. Wade and others can grasp and acce eae 
oar- 
hound or bloodhound should have beaten Bill George’s 
Tiger if shown against that grand but accidentally twisted- 
limbed, weak-loined specimen, Actual lameness is quite a 
different thing, and the V, 8, should have the power to dis- 
qualify for unsoundness, rather than leaving it to the judge, 
in my opinion. \ 

if any other system of judging is pursued, In a very 
few years the breed would become aaa a lot of large 
sized animals, very deficient in mastiff characteristics, and 
not hecessarily better grown and straighter in limb than 
our best PEE specimens in years past have been as a rule. 
Tt is equally a mistake to think that a dog with simply a 
remarkably characteristic head, but different in every other 
respect, should or would, in this country, beat a good all 
round specimen. 

However, Mr, Wade and others, by ventilating the subject 
of oupprs winning prizes, haye done good service to the 
breed, both in England and America, and I trust, however 
defective his logic may be, he as well as others will not drop 
the subject, ere in England, when once a dog obtains 
fame, it often subsequently beats better specimens, simply 
because those appointed to adjudicate (unlike Dr, Perry) 
have not the courage to do otherwise than follow in the steps 
of their predecessors. Nevertheless, in future we shall 
probably see more good-bodied ones having good heads; but 
to say a good-bodied, well-reared, half-bred mongrel, how- 
ever large, should beat a badly-reared but otherwise highly 
typical mastiff, is patently incorrect; and if any mitigation 
ot the characteristics is allowed, or any alteration of the 
standard is made, to suit or favor amy set of breeders or 
trainers, it simply implies lowering the standard of per- 
fection, however difficult it may be to rear large-sized speci- 
mens, well—having typical Wendy: 

Breeders should bear in mind that cross-bred cattle are 
always more robust and grow toa greater size than pure 
bred ones, The same in every other kind of live stock. Thus 
low and badly-bred mastiffs, bred merely with a view to size, 
are naturally easier to rear than high-bred pedigree stock, 
and for this reason judges at shows should always give the 
preference to typical specimens, and in the mastiff the head 
1s the most typical feature. M. B. WYNN. 


THE Bums, RoTHLEY, LOUGHBOROUGH, England, July 20. 


KENNEL NOTES. 


KENNEL NOTE BLANKS.—For the conyenience of breeders 
we haye prepared a series of blanks for ‘Names Claimed,” 
“Whelps,” “Bred™ and “Sales,”’ All Kennel Notes must be sent to 
us on these blanks, which will be forwarded to any address on 
receipt of stamped and directed envelope. Send for a set of them. 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound, for retaining duplicates, sent 
postpaid, 30 cents. — 

: NAMES CLAIMED. 
=" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks, 


Royal Dash, Maud Blue and Hisie Blue. By Shawmut Kennels, 
Charlestown, Mass., for black and white and ticked English setters, 
one dog and two bitches, whelped March 29, 1886, By Dash IIL, Jr. 
(Dash I1].—Model Druid) out of Mabel Blue (Royal lue—Hudora), 

Dora Blue. By Shawmut Kennels, Charlestown, Mags., for black 
and white Mnglish setter bitch,whelped March.29, 1886 by Dash IIL, 
ch aa Iil.—Model Druid) out of Mabel Blue (Royal Blue— 

udora). 

Count Dash. By Shawmut Kennels, Charlestown, Mass., for liver 
and white English setter dog, whelped March 29, 1856, by Dash Jive 
Jr, (Dash III.—Model Druid) out of Mabel Blue (Royal Blue— 


Eudora). 

Sallie Walker. By A. McDonald, Rockland, Me., for liver and 
white pointer bitch, whelped May 17, 1886, by Gem Beaufort (Beau- 
fort—Nellie Bird) out of Minnie T. (Young Sleaford—Daisy B.). 

Tanner. By A. McDonald, Rockland, Me., for tan foxhound dog, 
whelped June 15, 1885, by Rake out of Lyn (Old Judge—Fashion). 

Rake, Jr. By A. McDonald, Rockland, Me., for black and tan 
pozhoune dog, whelped Nov. 6, 1885, by R: ke out-of Flash (Music— 

ome), 

Gem. By A. McDonald, Rockland, Me., for black and tan fox- 
poe dee, whelped April 18, 1886, by Rake out of Belle (Ranger— 

iamond). 

Dick, By A. McDonald, Rockland, Me., for black, white and tan 
toro woes whelped April 18, 1886, by Rake out of Belle (Ranger 
—Diamond). 

Laurel. By F. J. MeMordie, New York, for white, black and tan 
beagle bitch, whelped June 8, 1886, by Little Duke (A.1KX.R. 1994) out 
of Bush fe tee 139). 

Beile of Orange. By Jas. L. Carr, Orange, N. J., for red Irish set- 
ter bitch, wae March 27, 1886, by Van (A.1S.R, 2371) ont of Rose 
B. (A.K.R. 2511). 

Swiss Beda. By Wu. J. Ehrich, New York, for orange tawny and 
white rough-coated St. Bernard bitch, whelped Dec. 2, 1883, by 
Barry (now Landgrave) out of Bella. ! 

Peerless. By Floyd Vail, Jersey City, N. J., for liver and white 
eras pointer bitch, whelped June 27, 1886; sister to Lady Snow 

21S. EW BAe 

Wick. By Julius E. Wilson, Lake Village, N. H., for liver and 
white pointer dogs whelped March 9, 1886, by Toots (A.K.R, 21) out 
of Darkie (Nat—Lill, A.Ik.R. 2413), , 

Rob. By Julius HW. Wilson, Lake Village, N. H., for orange and 
white pointer dog, whelped May 27, 1886, by Toots (A.K.R. 21) out of 
Lill (A.K.R. 2418). 7 : 

Pearl Bondhu. By W. A. Faxon, Braintree, Mass., for orange 
and white English setter bitch, whelped June 2, 1886, by Gus 
pony ea Bondhu—Novel) out of Nellie Dale I) (Dash II. 
—Nellie Dale). 

Riot, Chic, Judge ynd Juliett. By City View Kennels, New Haven, 
Conn., for fawn pugs, three dogs and one bitch, whelped May 10, 
1EPe by Master Tragedy (Max—Lady Flora) out of Beauty (Heck- 
sher—Daisy). 

July Fourtit, Norfolk, Winchester, Eriking and Duke of Wssex. B 
Essex Kennels, Andover, Mass., for white and orange St. Bernar 
dogs, a he July 4,1886, by Essex (AAR, 931) out of Daphne I, 
f Murgie and Little Maid. By Frank F. Dole, New Hayen, Conn,, 
for white bull-terrier bitches, whelped ate 26, 1886, by Count 
(A.K.R. 3178) out of White Violet (A. K.R. 8799), 

Herald and Honor Bright. By California Kennels, Sacramento, 
Cal., for blue belton and tan English setter dog and bitch waelped 
April 29, 1886, by Harold (Gath—Gem) out of Janet (Count Noble— 
Dashing Noyice). . ‘ Awe 

Hagar and Harvest Queen. By California Kennels, Sacramento 
Cal... for black, white and tan English setter bitches, whel ed April 
29, 1886, by Harold (Gath—Gem) ont of Janet (Count Noble—Dash- 
ing Novice). ; ee. 

Hubert, Henriette and Hirondelle. By California Kennels, Sacra- 
mento, Cal., for black and white English setters, one dog and two 
pitches, whelped April 29, 1886, by Harold (Gath—Gem) out of Janet 
(Count ‘Noble—Das ing Novice). 
NAMES CHANGED. 
Well 7. t) Nell WT. Lemon and white Clumber spaniel bitch, 


whelped July 15, 1886 (Smash I1—Romp I1.), owned by F. H. F. 
Mercer, Ottawa, Ont. 
BRED. 


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Spartte I.—Harl. A. McDonald’s (Rockland, Me.) cocker spaniel 
pt Soe (Punch IJ.—Sparkle) to his Earl (Obo, Jr.—Black 
Garrie u - ; 

Smut TT. np TI. A. McDonald's (Rockland, Me.) black cocker 
spaniel bitch Smut II. (Brahmin—Rosa Bonheur) to J. P. Willey's 
Obo IL. (Obo—imported Chloe IT.), June 26. 


Hagel—Brennan. Willis Robbins’s (Rockland, Me,) Bn Te= 
triever bitch Hazel (Colonel—Kitt) to & MeDonalae bree 
ported Doc—imported Rose), May ai, 

Sule aloe Ca, abe Baie Bente Co sae 
rough-coate . Bernard bitch Swiss ona (A.B... . to their 
Otho (A.IC.R, 483), July 31. ons 

Beiline Il—Hector, The Hospice Kennels’ (Arlington, N, J.) 
smooth-coated St. Bernard hitch Belline I, (A,K.R. 033) to then: 
Hector (Apollo—Tyras), July 5, ; : 

Noreen—Wicho. Dr. Wm. Jaryis’s (Claremont, N. H.) Trish set- 
ter bitch Noreen (A.K.R, 297) to his Eleho (A.K.R, 295), July 22. 

4o0e—Dash, A. J. Lee's (Southington, Conn.) pointer’ bitch Zoe 
(A. K.R. 1444) to Dr, Goodavin’s Dash (Sensation—Grace) March 23, 

Nell 1t.— Johnny. FF. H. F. Mercer’s (Ottawa, Ont.) Climber 
AOR Bice aD Ill. (Smash I1.—Romp IT.) to his Johnny (Ben— 

n), July 29. 

Meg Merrilies—Prince. Harry A. Meteher’s (Woodford’s, Me.) 

eR HaMO Noes Meg Merrilies (A.1<.R. 2181) to his Prince: A.K.R. 
, July 28. : 

Flora If.—Nero. Wi. J. Bhrich’s (New York) St. Bernard bitch 
Flora Il. (A.K.R. 3016) to his Nero (Apollo—Diana), July 9- 

Swiss Beda—Jupiter, Wm. J. Ehvich’s (New York) St. Bernard 
bitch Swiss Beda (Barry, now Landgraye—Bella) to Mrs. Deich- 
mnann’s (Ragatz, Switzerland) Jupiter (bred by the monks of St. 
Bernard Hospice), June 14. 

Morion—Harold, California Kennels’ (Sacramento, Cal,) English 
ee Leas Marion (Rake—Bessie Les) to their Harold (Gath— 

. Y le 

Bijou—Bradford Ruby, Wm. Morrisy’s (New Haven, Conn, 
Hath Bijou to City View Kennels’ Bradford Ruby (Lovat—J: one 

uly. 

Mona—Sarsfield. EF, Prendergast’s (Boston, Mass.) Irish setter 
bitch Mona (A.K.R. 1967) to Dr. Wm. Jaryis’s Sarsfield (Garryowen 
—Currer Bell I1,', May 14, 

-Baby—Count. OG. J. Peshall’s (Jersey City, N, J.) bull-terrier 
bitch Baby to Frank ¥. Dole’s Count, July 28. 

Victory—Master Tragedy, Chequasset Kennels’ (Lancaster, Mass.) 

ug biteh Victory (Young Toby—Daisy) to City View Kennels’ 

aster Tragedy (Max—Lady Flora), July 18. 

Pug—Bradford Ruby. L. W. Chase’s (Haverhill, Mass.) pug bitch 
Pug to City View Kennels’ Bradford Ruby (Lovat—Jenny), May 2. 

Freda—Bradford Ruby. G. M. Campbell’s (New Haven, Gonn.) 
pug bitch Freda (Bradford Ruby—Bass) to City View Kennels’ 
Bradford Ruby (Loyat—Jenny), May 11, 

Beauty—Bradford Ruby. _ Geo, D.W, Hallett’s (Bridgeport, Conn.) 

ug bitch Beauty to City View Kennels’ Bradford Ru ry (Lovat— 


enny), June 3, 

Wanda—Bradford Ruhy. Frank D. Gadsby’s (Mansfield, 0.) pug 
bitch Wanda (Bradford Ruby—Bess) to City View Kennels’ Brad- 
ford Ruby 'Loyat—Jenny), June 18, ; 

Ruby—Master Tragedy. Jessie Savage's (West Haven, Conn.) pug 
bitch Ruby (Bradford Ruby—Beauty) to City View Kennels’ Mas- 
ter Tragedy (Max—Lady Flora), July 8. 

Doisy—Bradford Ruby. Len. v. Martz’s (Millville, Ind.) pug biteh 
PeEY to City View Kennels’ Bradford Ruby (Lovat—Jenny), 

uly 6. 

Madstone—Naso of Kippen. Westminster Kennel Clib’s (Baby- 
lon, L. I,) pointer bitch Madstone (Tory—Moonstone) to their Naso 
of Kippen (Naso Il,—Maggie), Ang. 2. 

Glauca—Naso of Kippen. Westminster Kennel Club's (Babylon 
L, I.) imported pointer bitch Glauca (FIuke—Glee) to their Naso of 
Kippen (Naso I1.—Maggie), July 30. 

Lady Dufferin—Naso of Kippen. Westminster ‘Kennel Cluh’s 
(Babylon, L, L.) pointer bitch Lady Dufferin (Dash—Fan) to their 
Naso of Kippen (Naso 1],—Magzie), July 7. 

Lassie—Naso of Kippen. Westminster Kennel Club’s (Babylon, 
L. 1.) pointer bitch Lassie (Price’s Bang—Leach’s Tele) to their 
Naso of Kippen (Naso IL—Magrie), July 3. 

Peg—Bang Bang. J. W. Hopkins’s (Thomasville, Ga.) pointer 
Piece pee to Westminster Kennel Club’s Bang, Bang (A,K.R, 394), 

UNG ei. 


WHELPS, 


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Belle. Linwood Kennels’ (Linwood, Pa.) English setter bitch 
Belle, June 30, six dogs, by A. H. Moore’s Thunder (Pride of the 
Border—Fairy I1.). A 

Lady Belle. W. Eaton’s (New York) pointer bitch Lady Belle 
(Bang Bang—Polly), July 22, ten (three dogs), by Quick's Clifford 
(Donald—Devonshire Lass). 

Belle. Wrank Kitteredge’s (Vinalhaven, Me.) foxhound bitch 
Baie ‘hanees Pinna April 18, five (two dogs), by A. McDon- 
ald’s Rake. 

Lyn. Nathaniel Meservey’s (Rockland, Me.) foxhound_ bitch 
Lyn (Old Judge—fashion), June 15, jen (seven dogs), by A, McDon- 
ald’s Rake. : , : 

Spot, Oliver Mathéws’s (Thomaston, Mc.) foxhound bitch Spot 


Old Spot—Belle Littlefield), March 30, seven (five dogs), by A, Mc- 
onald’s Rake. 

Black Gountess. A. McDonald’s (Rockland, Me.) black cocker 
spaniel bitch Black Countess (Black Pedro, AACR. 1474—Smut T1.), 
July 1, nine (five dogs), by his Earl (Obo, Jr.—Black Garrie), 

Reta. J. FE. Me Alister’s (Vinalhaven, Me.) cocker spaniel bitch 
Reta (Wildfire—Sparkle), July 11, four (two dogs), by A. McDon- 
ald’s Barl (Oho, Jr,—Black Garrie). 

Countess. Westminster Kennel Club’s (Babylon, L.1.) pointer 
bitch Countess (Sensation—Lass), July 12, seven (three dogs), by 
their Bang Bang (A.K.R, 394). i, ‘ 

Queen Maud. T, B, Walker's (Ashland, Ky,) English setter bitch 
Queen Mand (Racket—Kelp), July 24, eleven (six dogs), by Geo. H. 
Hills’s Sam Sterrett (A.K.R. 1548), 

Daisy. Warwick. Kennels’ (Bridgeport, Conn.) Hnglish setter 
bitch Daisy (Dick—Rosge), July 30, ten (four dogs), by H. I’. Schell- 
hass’s Belthus (Rock—Meg). 

Sweetheart. California Kennels’ (Sacramento, Cal.) English set- 
ter bilch Sweetheart (Count Noble—Dashing Noyice), May 24, ten 
(four dogs’, by J. W. Murnan’s Sportsman (Gladstone—Sue), 

Mona. FE. Prendergast’s (Boston, Mass.) Irish setter bitch Mona 
(ALIX, R. 1967), July 1, seven (tayo dogs), by Dr. Wm, Jarvis’ Sars- 
field (Garryowen—Currer Bell IT.). ; , 

Ranee. Hield Trial Kennels’ Charlottesville, Vad English setter 
bitch Rance (Gladstone—Frost), July 25; six (one dog), by their 
Dashing Royer (Dash Il.—Norna), re 

Jill. Surrey Kennels’ (Ellicott City, Md.) fox-terrier bitch Jill 
(A.K.R. 529), July 28, seven (chree dogs), by A. Belmont, Jr."s, Regent 
Vox (Tackler—Sandy Vic), ! : : 

Susie. Stratfield Kennels’(Bridgeport, Conn.) pug bitch Susie, 
June 3, seven (five dogs), by City View Kennels’ Bradford Ruby 
(Lovat—J ee ‘ r 

Pinkey. F, H.Adams’s (Pawtucket, R. Lypus bitch Pinkey (Echo 
—Racket), May 23, six (five dogs), by City View Kennels’ Bradford 
Ruby (Loyat—Jenny), | ' . 

Daisy. John O’Brien’s (New Haven, Conn.) pug bitch Daisy, June 
7, four (two dogs), by City View Kennels’ Master Tragedy (Max— 
Lady Flora). 4 ; 

Biauty. City View Kennels’ (New Haven, Conn.) pus bitch 
Beauty (Hecksher—Daisy), May 10, four (three dogs), by their Mas- 
ter Tragedy (Max—Lady Flora). : , 

So-So. RB. H. Dudgeon’s (New York) pug bitch So-So, April 17, 


three ey dogs), by City View Kennels’ Bradford Ruby (Loyat— 
Jenny). 
ate Geo, Gillivan’s (West Jefferson, O.) pug bitch Flossy, 


April 20, six (two dogs), by Gity View Kennels’ Bradford Ruby 
(Loyat—J pote . , waters : 

Bess. BR. W. Maguire's (Milwaukee, Wis,) pug bitch Bess (Napo- 
leon—Beauty), April 8, six (four dogs), by City View Kennels’ brad- 
ford Ruby (Lovat—Jenny)._ . t : 

Daisy H. Jas. B. Hairs (Bridgeport, Conn,! English setter bitch 
Daisy H. (Dick—MRose), July 81, fen (four dogs), by H. FP, Schell- 
hass’s Belthus /A.KR. 378); one bitch since dead. 

Fliyt. John Raschenbach’s (Wilkesbarre, Pa.) beagle biteh Flirt 
(A.K.R. 3096), Aug. 1, seven (thite dogs), by P. & J, Kaschentach’s 
Driver (A.K.R. 3388). 
SALES. 


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Beaufort I, Liver, white and, ticked pointer dog, whelped Jan. — 

, 1885, by Beaufort out of Nellie Bird, by David Donohue, Rock- 
Jand, Me., to A. McDonald, same place. 

Sir Anthony. Liver and white pomter dog, veetped Noy, 15, 1885 
(ASKER. $189), by F. ¥. Harris, Portland, Me., io H. F. Farhan, 

e place. 

eel) B Liver and white pointer bitch, whelped Nov. 18, 1885 
(AR, SUBD, by BP. F. Harris, Portland, Me., to H, l, Farnham, 

me place. : 
ser euststoivs Ideal. Black and white pointer dog, whelped Nov, 18, 
1885 (A. 1c. R. 3130), by I. F, Harris, Portland, Me., to C. P, Nason, 


Lewiston, Me, “ 

Jewel. Fawn pus bitch, whelped July 18, 1685, by Bradford Ruby 
out of Flossy, by City View Kennels, New Haven, Conn., to Di 
Paul C. Skiff, same place. 

Chic, Fawn pug dog, whelped May 10, 1886, by Master Tragedy 
out of Beauiy, by City View Kennels, New Haven, Conn,, to Miss 
Clara Nor h, same place. fee 7 

Luu. Fawn pug bitch, whelped March 16, 1886, by Little Duke 
out of Lady Clondy, by City View Kennels, New Haven, Oonn., to 
Hudson, Lansing, Mich, ‘. 


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_ Master Tragedy. 
of Lady Flora, by City View Kennels 
“Hinneker, Philadelphit 


a 


agedy. F pug dog, whelped May 2, 1882, by Max out 
ne pviow Bent New Haren. Conn, te Chas, 
lelphia, Pa, 


Our Joan. Fawn bitch, whelped Oct. 7, 188), by Bradford 
Ruby ont of Beauty, by City View Kennels, New Hayen, Conn,, to 
Miss Jessie Sprague, West Haven, Conn, 

Wanda. Fawn pug bitch, whelped Aue. 18, 1885, by Bradford 
Ruby out of Bess, by City View Kennels, New Haven, Conn., to F, 


‘D.Gadsby, Mansfield 


1G OR ts 
Lady in White. White bull-terrier bitch, whelped September, 


1884, by Dutch out of Young Daisie, by Frank F. Dole, New Haven, 


Conn,, to Wm. Manner, Milwaukee, Wis. 
wid. Blue and tan Yorkshire terrier bitch, whelped April 10, 
1886, by Geo. W. Dixon, Worcester, Mass., to Charles Mellsop, same 


Jace. 

‘s Quwinsigamond.. White, black and tan Prince Charles dog,whelped 
April 2, 1886, by Jay out of Jennie, by Geo. W. Dixon, Worcester, 
ASS., to Frank Stratton, Boston, Mass, _ 

Mark-Kyed Kitt. White bull-terrier bitch, whelped March 14, 
1886, by Dutch, Jr. (A.K.R. 1887) out of Nellie (A, K.R. 2194), by Geo, 
W. Dixon, Worcester, Mass., to Kinsey Jordan, Ottumwa, Ia. 

Dutchman, White bull-terrier dog, whelped March 14, 1886, b 
Dutch, Jr. (A.K.R. 1887) out-of Nellie (A,K.R. 2194), by George W, 
Dixon, Worcester, Maas.. to Frank Douglass, Janesville, Wis. 

- Dimple. Fawn Italian greyhound bitch, whelped August, 1883, 
by Silk Socks out of Naughty, by Henry C. Burdick, Springfield, 
ee ae to 8. I. Mayer, New York. ‘ 

Melton. White, black head, greyhound dog, whelped Feb, 28, 
1886,,\by Memnon out of Stealing aay by Terra Cotta Kennels, 
Toronto, Can., to J. F. Simons, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Turk. Orange tawny and white smooth-coated St. Bernard dog, 
whelped March 16, 1883, by Barry out of Flora, by Wm, J. Ehrich, 
New York, to Mr. Falkenau, Chicago, Ill. 

Herald, Hubert and Hirondelic. nglish setters, one blue belton 


“and tan dog, one black and white dog and one black and white 


bitch, whelped April 29, 1886, By Harold out of Janet, by California 

Kennels, Sacramento, Cal., to J. Harris, Lowell Hill, 
Harold—Dido whelp. Red and white English setter dog, whelped 

March 6, 1886, by California Kennels, Sacramento, Cal., to C. L. 


Ecklon, Folsom, Cal. 
PRESENTATIONS, 

Mack B—Jolly Nell cin. Black and white English setter bitch, 
whelped June 4, 1886, by A.J. Calahan, New Haven, Conn., to H. 
W. Durgin, Bangor, Me. 

IMPORTATIONS, 


Swiss Beda. Orange tawny and white rough-coated St. Bernard 
bitch whelped Dec. 22, 1883 (Landgraye formerly Barry—Belle), 
by wm. J. hrieh, New York, from the kennels of M. Tuchschund, 
Romaushorn, Switzerland. 


DEATHS. 


Toots. prenee and white pointer dog (A.K.R. 21), owned by J. E. 
Wilson, Lake Village, N. H., April 11, from stoppage. 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
Es No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 


E. P. C., Worcester, Mass.—M mastiff dog, 24yrs. old, since last 
March has spent fully one-half his time scratching. There appears 
to be a humor on his chest extending back two-thirds of his body. 
The skin is red when he seratches and black when he hasscratched. 
He appears to be perfectly healthy, with good appetite and coat. 
Ans, Wash your dog gently with warm water and castile or car- 
bolic soap where the redness exists. After drying apply the oint- 
ment of balsam of Peru with the fingers, Do this once daily. Give 
mP drops of Fowler's solution of arsenic in the food thres times 

laily. - 

BEAGLE.—_My puppies are troubled with swellings of the lym- 
poate glands. I tried the bitch’s milk, at your suggestion, wiih 

tmus paper, and found it neutral. The puppies are as lively as 
kittens and eat well. The swelling does not seem to bother them 
any, but it looks terribly ugly, some of the glands having swollen 
to the size of a pigeon eee. The puppies are now 8 weeks old and 
in goed form for that age, I feed them on fresh and sour milk 
mixed in with boiled oatmeal and rice or unbolted bread. Ans. 
Give the puppies two teaspoonfuls, night and morning, of the fol- 
lowing: Of cod liver oil 60z., of the syrup of the iodide of iron 1dr. 
Mix, Shake before using. 


Bifle and Crap Shoating. 


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TORONTO, July 26.—A return match between the Toronto Rifle 
Association and the Hamilton Rifle Association took place on the 
Garrison Common to-day between the two teams, ten men a. side, 
with Snider riffes, 200, 500, and 600 yards. The weather was fine, 
and though troubled with a very changeable light there were 
some yery fair scores made. The following are the range totals: 

4 need R. A. Hamilton R. A. 


500 200 600 
Yds. Yds. Yds. F’l Yds. Yds. Yds. Tl 
A Anderson.... 28 28 29 8&5 H Morris....... 31 26 2 83 
G Thompson... 31 22 30 83 HGraham......25 29 27 8&1 
J Lanskail...... 28 30 18 6 J Mitchell...... 29 30 22 81 
WS Dunean.... 29 25 21 1% WM Goodwin. 32 28 21 81 
RRennie......30 21 22 3 EG Zealand... 28 31 21 380 
~'T Mitchell...... 20 25 1 1 G Margatts..... 38 380 17 80 
J M Delamere. 26 20 23 69 O4Hancock...., 2 29 24 79 
F Kennedy,.... 27 28 18 68 GMurdock.,... 2 30 B® 175 
W Ashall....... 29 2t 12 68 PRobertson.... 27 25 22 4 
A Hiliott..., ... 30 26 8 64 WHClarke..., 30 27 15 ‘2 
132 786 


TOPEKA, July 22.—The Hopeke Rifle Club held its weekly shoot 
to-day. J. lL. Paine and ¥. H. Martin made the first tie of the sea- 
son, 200 each out of a possible 300, and in the shooting off the tie 
Paine’s score was 70 and Martin’s 68 out of a possible 100: 


risen sii renin postelets 
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TRUIGEAICR Ss sitemap sses as Penga aa 1-380 8 6% 7 4:8 W—e7 
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Robt Thompson. .............--s1.sc:. 9495677 38 5 9-62 
EUUWAM IAM of pleat sas nenag thee oe 477 6 66 5 & 6 7—59 
CPTPNEOELISOTIO 0 fe Balk Ahlains as cyanea 55678 85 7 4 459 
\ Second Score. 
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LH James...... 369685 7 7 7 5—6 
RMcCarter...,. .8 6104469 5 5 £61 
¥ H Martin... SEDER AED. Posen oe ay wy be G— hd: 
JT Williams. 7-9 5 53 b 5 5 & 4 b—h4 
J Ll: Paine......... -. 510 710 6 6 6 6 7 %—0 
FH Martin...,......... .t 8 6 65 7 6 9 8 G68 


NEW ORLEANS, July 25.—The match between the Hicke and 
Olympic rifle teams came off this afternoon at the Olympic’s 
range atthe Jackson Sawmill. Mr, Willie Weiss did some fine 
shooting, making 851 out of a possible 875, without having had any 
practice, for the Olympics, while Hon. J. V. Guillotte did some 
goad shooting for the Wickes. This is the second time that the 

lympics defeated the Hicke team. The following is the score: 


_, Olympic Team. Eicke’s Team, 
W Genest.. 5... 24s... W Buber, ..5...0.5......884 
IGimesON 23.7) sees 14088 Hon J VY Guillote...,....336 
RVR VVLOISE, «2: poe ncul ings) Ra ie aemaeiec ts oan 
al AS Capt E Riineharadt.....3i1 
pit 1. Bo SR OWAILS cadens tea Le 318 
masse sap Oe4—2001 H Hicke bere meee : 


BOSTON, July 81.—A large number of riflemen attended this 
Saturday’s matches, Several brilliant scores were made. J. 
Francis scored 100 in the rest match, and Mr, Frye made. three 99's 
and Mr. Chase two 99's. In the bodyds, military match Lincoln 
Grant made 9 clean score of 50, which is the second clean count he 
has made during the week. C.F, Cook has won the silyer badge 
and W, D. Skinner the bronze badge in the State militia match. 
Following are the best scores made during the week: 
Rest Match, 


J Francis, F...,...., bonpiate sich alr pa 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—100 

SP staat epee) ou ec at -inaeslcere AEPod 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10— 99 

DL Chase, I. 7740 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10— 99 

8 Wilder, FP,’ oi, “41091010 9101010 9 9— 9% 

Subiitacshteet Abt) oa eee en 10 9 71010 9 81010 10—93 
F State Militia Match. 

FH Briggs...,, Bete Te PotD LO AGRE WOO bee. «pee ater seis « 24 21 18 
Ralph Smith........ 191910 W L Skinner.......-- .19 19 18 19 
atte Military Match. 

L. Grant, A... 2c... SpbSbhHH55—N0 OA Parker......... 5655554355—47 
W Charlies, KE... 2. 4a5p5555h5—48 RB Edes........-.+ 9554558555 —46 
F Cutler..........., 455545358447 OC Williams......... 3855555555—46 

CREEDMOOR, July 31,—The rain fell heavily at Creedmoor this 


morning, and although the weather brightened in the afternoon 
the attendance was not as large as usual. Nertheless, there were 
220 entries, It was the seventh match of the year in the champion 
marksmanship's class, and a new man captured the medal. The 
fact that no marksman has won the medal twice during the season 
complicates the situation considerably. It is an unprecedented 
condition of affairs. The prize winners fore were; 


ds, 500yds. Total, 
Lieut Col T C McLewee, Staff.... ..........-. 21 25 46 
Lieut EF Young, ith Regt, ..,.....0c.+e0. vee 22 Pag 44, 
Sergt A McDougal, 7th Regt,.... hea eae. 22 22 Ad 
Priv L © Pirrie, 23d Regt......s:cessssceeaeess 21 22 43 
Col J-Hi Jones, 12th Regt...........:.6s sr eres es 21 2p 43 
Priy. W.WOllitfe, 18th Regt, isc-ci: sensi cea wees 18 24 42 
Capt E DeWorest, 238d Regt..............5-.055 20 22 AR 
Capt W H Greenland, 28d Regt......... ..... 20 22 42 


wenty-four marksmen made 40 or over. 


NYACK,N. Y., July 28.—In the match here between the Tappan 
Zee Club, of Nyack, and the Peekskill Rifle Club, the following is 
the score out cf a possible 300 at yds, range: Peekskill—G, A. 
Durrin 44, E. G. Halsey 42, E. Puller 3), E. Hodgkins 80, O. J, Loder 
42, Capt. A, W. Durrin 39; total, 236.. Tappan Zee—Augustus M, 
Voorhis 39, Capt, C. W. Hyatt 36, G. W. Youman 35, J. Gesner 35, 
G. T. Blauvelt 38, H. Blauyelt 38; total, 219. A return match will be 
shot on the Peekskill range. 


MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.—The handicapping committee of 
the Massachusetts Rifle Association has considered the question of 
Su Pen ory: of the new Buffington sights on recently issued Spring- 
field rifles, and concluded that the arms haying these sights shall 
be classed as special] military rifles, and receive twenty-five points 
on the aggregate of five scores on the standard American target, 
which is five points less than is given the Springfield rifle with the 
old sight....The recent issue of the new-sighted Springfield was 
based upon the plan of allowing one rifle for each two first-class 
marksmen in the different companies. One case at least is known 


where there is but one first-class marksmanin a company, but that | 


individual is one of the best and most reliable rifle shots in New 
England, and one of the high men in the last inter-State team 
which shot at Creedmoor. If this rule is adhered to-that reliable 
man will have to shoot with an inferior-sighted rifle, which may 
result in the Massachusetts teams losing one of its best men..... 
The record in a rest match in the standard American target was 
broken last week by F. H. Rideout, of Fitchburg, Mass., who 
scored, on July 21, in a regular competition at that place, twenty- 
two consecutive tens, This remarkable shooting was done with a 
32-cal. rifle, an arm which until recently was considered far in- 
ferior to those of larger bores. 


BOSTON, July 26.—The Boston German Rifle Club held its regu- 
lar shoot to-day at Clarendon Hills, and the following scores were 
made out of a possible 78: 

G Krafft..... 1112 11 81210—64 FLins....... 181111 6 5 10—56 

....121810 9 9 9-62 GA Klucken.10 1112 9 6 8—5h6 
H Loeser..... 91018 811 10—61 R Klucken...1112 1111 7 3—56 
J Kimmell...12 1110 511 8—58 


_ MASSACHUSETTS THAM.—The following circnlar has been 
issued from the office of the Inspector-General of Rifie Practice: 
“Boston, July 30, 1886.—If, as expected, a team is selected from the 
M. Y.M. for an_inter-State match at Creedmoor, the scores in 
competition at Walnut Hill, Aug. 6, will be taken asa starting 
point for selection of State team, and the conditions of shooting 
will be made to conform as closely as possible to those required at 
Creedmoor. Teams will appear in fatigue uniform, with belt and 
cartridge box, and provide their own ammunition. Rifles may be 
interchanged. The full prone position will be required.—H. T, 
ROCKWELL, Colonel and Inspector-General of Rifle Practice.” 


WILMINGTON, Del,, July 26.—Quite a delegation of the Wil- 
mington Rifle Club visited the park this morning for the purpose of 
shooting a rifle match with the West Chester Rifle Team. While 
waiting the arrival of the latter team the Wilmington Club shot a 
match among its own members with the following conditions: 
Massachusetts target, 200yds,, off-hand. Prizes were awarded as 
follows, 8. J. Newman first, U. Fuller second, J. . Seeds third, I. 


W. Seeds fourth, H. Simpson fifth, The full score was, out of a 
possible 36 points: 

5 J Newman i 9 11-31 Ei @lark............... 510 8—23 
U_ Fuller.............. 911 8-28 W A Bacon .. 8 9 5—22 
JE Seeds....... ..12 3 11-26 JB Bell :11 2 8-21 
SEIS SUNS Recs) scl eee 910 6—25 W F Seeds 10 7 2—19 
IW Seeds.....-....... 7 6 12—25 C Heinel, 9 8 2-19 
W O’Connor.......... 512 %—24 © Heinel, Jr... .T 8 -3—18 
H B Séeds............. ll 8 5—24 JE Newman... 7 4 0-11 


The West Chester team arriving, both teams were selected and 
the match opened under the following conditions: Massachusetts, 
or what the Pennsylvanians with refreshing coolness call the 
“Pennsylvania target,” 200yds. off-hand. The Wilmington rifle- 
men have a habit of Opening their matches poorly and pulling up 
toward the end with but a narrow margin, or when it is too late, 
as was well shown in the matches yesterday. The West Chester 
team lead on the first round, and gradually gained until the end 
ot the seventh round, when they were twenty-five points ahead; 
but on the last three rounds the Wilmington boys retrieved them- 
selves finely, coming in 6 points ahead. The following is the full 
score ont of individual possible 120 points 


3sib] and team possible 960: 
Wilmington Team. 
See Ne@ayatladis spas con oc cae ote Wt 12 911 8 5 8 10 10—91 
J B Bell BF. Se gee as. ron 8 b OF TAL BS 9 1110 T1—s9 
HUE BenISers are bl areraiss coentas hid 10 41010 610 7 910 9~—89 
Weber arg try paesaeirl mentite tes ll 7 9 510 9 6 6 10 11—84 
Crlleinel eis iecetasstorcs ret et ane 7679 9 8 810 9 9—9 
WYSE M BOGE Ge leo Tiedh dene si ence 211 6 4 810 621 912-79 
J EK Newman............... 5 Eee 510 7 6 911 7 6 9 S—%8 
3 jel He) Dhe terete Eon ae ea ee eae ee 7 7 66% 8 8 2 8 &62—850 
Westchester Team. 
GaVWAILEOD. sweeps noresdins? Lorber 11 81012 8 91010 9 9—96 
T Rodebaugh.......... .......505 10 0 812 9 91111 9 9-88 
G Williamson........2:25.... 0-5 “7 812 912 6 8 6 9 10—87 
Ue TeWalliamMsom. 220.0 s542255 0 10-9 3:7 98° % 110: S84 
H Ingram..... ~%11 81011 9 7 & 6 784 
FH Eachus. - - 8 6 8 81110 6 2 9 T—"5 
T W Taylor -6 6 7 810 7 8 312 0—66 
IAG Seah. . Coots tleas ligh cleo 958278 6 6 6 {64-644 


Another match was shot in the afternoon with the following 
conditions: Massachusetts target, 100yds., off-hand. As in the 
morning the carelessness of the ‘Wilmington team on the first 
seven rounds, together with Newman’s error of shooting at the 
wrong target, which lost him his shot and counted the best shot 
for his adversary-lost them the match, or atleastgreatly increased 
what would otherwise have been a narrow margin. As will be 
seen by the score, the West Chester team was 33 points ahead at 
the end of the seventh Sea a it was far too late for the home 


an individual possible of 120 points and team possible of 960: 
’ 1 ser ee se Team, 
CpHeinely Sra. pease e renee d 012411211 11 912 12 10—110 
COEUR TIES EE ee oat et Bes 8 2S 10 91012 12 8 11 12 12 10—109 
jeg 530 yo) WS ee eee esc: Wil 0 911111010 11 11—105 
ANG Dil Dfee(sic' ogee ere r wee eager 11107110 9 91171 9 12—102 
6 uNewman safer: 101210121211 311 9 11—I01 
WSR SURdAs-— + tao rete y foe Sea 110.711 8 910 12 11 11—100 
iB Seeds? fi sacort ange -.. 81010 910101210 9 11— 99 
J EH Newman..... Une ap bree: 1012 9 612 911 7— 8s—sis 
*Hrror by shooting at wrong target. 
West Chester Team. 
TWN UTA LOT sos 6 a\etiea werd 3 Aes sae ao 16 11 1111 1211 12 1011 19—109 
GoWialldamieons iitesad cae ek 10 11 9 12 12 11 10 11 10 12—108' 
WP HE Bae seis veaes iaseb edhe 111071 11 1171 12 9 «+9 12—107 
JT Williamson.,-: <--:..5..--+ 12 11 11 12 10 11 10 10 11 +9—107 
A qneae Ua ss Snare nee ,-- 12 9171011 912 9 12 11—106 
T Rodebaugh...........-..,,.--- 11 11 1212101011 6 9 12—104 
Walton. ...-...-...., pea-eee--- 910 12°10 9 7 12117 9—100 
PROT Sighs leew ae Mlalelely pects 10 611 £4 81210 6 8 10— 89—830 


_ Two special practice matches were held by the Wilmington Rifle 
Club at Schuetzen Park this afternoon. At the first match two 


.J, Newman first, C, Heinel, Srcspeond, 


competing teams were chosen by Bacon and Simpson, the latter 
team winning the match by fifteen points. Conditions—Massa- 
chusetts target, and 200 yards off-hand. The following is the full 


Bcore out of Individual possible 120 yotns and team poseiie 120: 


WHAs BAGO. weds est scm 4 10 il 2? BF SIO, 

8 J Newman ....-+.45... 6 7 9 ll 6 8 10 8 10 10—8 

OrBPullers 5 ssseeres 10 10 8 10 9 8 YF 8 11—88 

TT FOTGRs poy eo 9 12 #9 10 10 9 10 8 9 10-9 

W Floyd....... Se ieotee: (6, 66> ore 10 de. Bt See 

JR D Seeds 8 @ 6 8B 6 8 6 7 8 ‘e—TT—A70 

H Simpson. . ve Leen: TOP 62 i) 0—46 

© Heinel, Sr. .11 7 10 10 10 10 10 9 IW 12-100 

W F Seeds... 8 8 9 10 6 9 T 8 9G 12-86 

J E Newman.. 1.12 6 5 Y 6 1 Tl tl (8-86 

W_ O'Connor, , bh a Bor dO) te ee ie eG Sas 

C Heinel, Ji... .--- +7. " 156 12 10 8 122 9 8 9—91—485 
A second match was then opened with the following conditions: 


Massachusetts target, 100yds., off-hand, prizes divided among the 
highest scores. After deciding a tie, the prizes were as follows: 3. 
. Jones third, U, Fuller 
The full score is a3 fol out of a possible 120 points: 


fourth, Ows, 


BJT OWINGLI on sce secon eech etm dee Pelee 12 9 11 12 10 11 10 10 11 12—108 
POMPE Beit rte] bts) uate baer elem e eWIescL arte ark 12 11 11: 10 11 1012 10 10 9—106 
TATONGS=. srr sos ee acetone tin aeleeeey, 11 8 12 10 10 12 10 10 10 12—105 
UAE ere AS; . eanceassktede pene dl 911101011 1210 9 11—104 
W EF Sceds.........2...-2 Cease betes t 91112 910 811 11 1) 12—104 
HUE Op pee es monot ab pele luceste 11 9 81011 91211 9 11—101 
DEED INGWIMADS...ccetoet ore eendee acim eet 610 81011121111 9 11— 99 
JPIAS GSAS) Lithia va vallvaWeleeeeueecs 101010130 9 9 710 8 11— 94 
CATO GIST eee serena essai ee 6 9 7101010101010 9— 93 
VV BA IBACOMN sts scorenpese beret a cee ite 912 61011 910 9 8 9— 8 
WY OU WOME. 24570 s kha af eh 9101110 9 7 &8 9 9 10— 92 


ERB PSOM, ew had acl eat pee aale a ran YB 4510 24 8 6— 55 


NEW ORLEANS, July 30.—To-day was a most pleasant one at 
Kicke’s Shooting Range. The contest was between the Alvins, 
Capt. James T. ath on one side, and the Hickes, Capt. J. V.Guil- 
lotte, on the other. The distance was at d6yds. at a iin, bullseye, 
5 rounds apiece. The following is the score: 

Alyin Team. 
..61 58 63 64 61—807 


Bicke Team. 7 
E Reinhardt...51 55 59 45 55—265 


1 Heyle.......; 49 60 61 59 49—277 Ben Michel....60 64 55 63 66—308 
A Lawson...... 58 63 67 57 59—807 M Huber....... 59 62 60 64 61—3807 
J JONES........ 46 34 46 60 58—239 J V Guillotte..49 65 64 62 66—306 
H Burkhardt. .50 65 47 81 59-281 G Heyle........51 52 51 57 56—267 
Paul Renaud,.80 51 46 62 55-274 HS Kenny..... 63 62 67 64 64—220 


i682 1778 
Scorer, T. Sieward. Judges, H. S. Kenny and Frank Scovell. 
Referee, J. W. Deyman. 
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.—The National Olub held its regular 
medal and prize shooting to-day, with Mas ee result: 


yds. b00yds, 

eit wl HURTS eee asa st pe mee! 4556454445—45 8©—555485555—47 
Bid MEE van Eiht [es Oakmine wducitaisaneitnr 445555545446  §3804444554—43 
PBS RODSTHBON caw ecwy-cpeuy ate Hye ceeiee 454845454—44 

First Class, 
SN POI PTO sted ib bier eters hahaa es 445454344543 = ABA dBA GS—AD 
OM NO OC ke rae ete eee ase hoes 434354454440  4344455453—41 
SACP TEER s Whee ud hese abe as habe Sees A54545 4445 44 = 398355553—37 

Second Class. 
NA Dodd.......-.....-2 ...-2-ees. » DSAMBA5S4E 483 4524820452—31 
Ds WOISBGI Yi fetes geal. false ee Pal Seem tne 234543454837 0253430354—29 
Jellahlohthaoteeeele rue eee ee eb ers tn 44544434d4—40 = 0000082548—17 

Third Class. 
GAB Kenedy... nasx.0 stanton secures 3444434444 38 
CEWV SE OLHIG Ie MlncaL ctu ones nclaleesy seo 0844435444—36 ; 


WASHINGTON, D. C., July 28.—The anuual meet of the Capita 
Rifle Club took place this morning beyond Anacostia, The feature 
of the contest was the remarkably skillful shooting of Captain 
Jacobson in the championship eyent, Twice he shot ties and in the 
third attempt he scored 34 out a possible 385; 


W © Mattingly........ 4544445 —30 MT Ambrose.-.....-.. 4444445 —29 
JWG ot rurh bee Mee epee Wee 3494438—24 Ri Cayis................ 3844455—28 
10 Dpigc rE nei oe) cen 4444344 27 JT, Raumn......-.-.22 eee %332008—19 
ab @adies | A. oat seen = sates 3844444—26 EL Smith...........,:.88383344—28 
CD Merwin........... 444554531 Capt S H Jacobson....4445555—32 
A HeCardes was cvenl-< + 33343338—22 
Handicap: : 

Wateu(e priest. < iatw ae wees B444444—29 Evans (2)......-....---- ABABBAA 27 
IMG IreyaTh sare sectpalertere es 444455531 Mattingly ..,.......... 4445555—32 
Lek R ilo (th ete sie, oe A 884544431 Jacobson ...........-.. 4555455—33 


Those who had made less than 25 in the first event were given 4 
points in the handicap; those who made not less than 26 or over 28 
were given 2. 


Championship: 
WECALU Ye Ueeeateeee. 4344455—29 Ambrose............-. 4555445—32 
Mattingly....... bss a 5544545—32 Jacobson.........--..0. 6544554—32 


In the second shoot-off Jacobson won with 34. 
HAVERHILL, MASS., RIFLE Sigtnci as ay Dee meets 


VL WWOETHGIM intense Hee eae 6 0 i 6 10—72 
PES UTS ATG ee fo) wcare eHofefepuclacill ianis scree ols bas 6 7 6 3 810 910 7 672 
BESS ESMOW Ns teste cesta Os hile tanta y ct eleindes 868766 7 9 5 769 
Shr d OUIMEUTIG aN oak cee tees be eect 488 8 6 8 5 5 7 9—68 
[OH ethic vee A thtots eee ele rai eict eee ad eto 389 7 8 46 5 4 5 6—5d7 
UR GKROTIR cmc Looe eran aee Eee rte 65359 8 7 5 5 6—5Y 
SH Miereth ee een ttn Aa tite tetra ie ee 4542664 6 5 5-47 
Ay levolavnats(ep Gna or soe ope teases + eaten ent 56 38 6 464 4 2 

W. Worthen, gold badge; J. FP. Brown silver badge, by handicap 
allowance. Practice match: 

ATES STONY AN ace vpteeraht ope aie petro erete gussets 677 7 910 8 7 810—79 
UVIRVVLORGHE IIR sett aes OL al eek + van veeete 8 5 910 8 6 8 6 7 96 
DOnNSOT SL ee randy 9 610 6 5 8 7 610 6—7%3 
el RUB POW DiS cabtieiensiocns coves Hires brant 710 5 46 8 8 6 7 T—68 
WAS SORTS. 1b cute te Saute ars aria 410 7 6 45 8 6 5 6-61 
GER TSAM Kind. yee mee sdomescrtibe ne na 4598 7 8 38 5 5 3-60 
LSU cad ee a es Se er Se 5 5 5 47 5 6 6 T 3—53 


JAMESTOWN, N. Y., July 31.—At the regular club shoot to-day 
the following scores were made, Creedmoor target, 200yds., off- 


hand 
Medal Match (Creedmoor). 
Burns! cise eeeess 4545455444 44 Ward...........+++-- AAAPAABABB—BO) 
Hazeltine........... 4545444444 4% Sonneren........... 34444443453 —37 
Keapplene: ppsie)restae A4d45d5434—4] Curtiss.....2.......- 4443449440 —33 
Record Match, Hinman se 
18 042 habe) Sa CHU MBO Be bite ish Ee aitaie oe 9 6 910 6 9 810 9 728 
ISTHE TAR ea Ree Yai eee ob STANT Cayetano ,610 6 8 7 710 710 S—80 
GUERISES er elagiswe oaks Pete een tere 645 73 6 4 6 6 38-50 
SOMMETET Ae utes poet ese earns es 3638 7 8 5 810 4 3—52 
THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries. J 

Correspondents who favor us with club scores are particularly re-= 
quested to write on one side of the paper only. 


AUGUSTA, Ga., July 27.—Quite a crowd was out to witness the 
regular weekly practice of the Gun Club to-day and the increased 
attendance is an evidence of the growing popularity of the club. 
In a sweepstake contest J. H. Myer and Denning tied. The tie was 
won by Myer. Jno. M. Weigle made fiye in four doubles, and six 
in eight singles. Clay-pigeon shooting is very pretty and interest- 
ing sport, and the Gun Club is anxious that the ladies should he-. 
come interested in their sport and witness their practices, 


Team No. 1. 
B52) cs oie BABI ethene ORES OF Aan 11100111—6 01 10 13 1J—5 
SAMOIMeTIS eonbbiec seid cee eas ke .01110001—4 11 10 11 11—% 
Ista tel Teese oe Antic aoe he 11000111—5 11 00 00 00—2 
DT Osea CO ates EPC IRE ech trans ae 01001001—8 11 11 11 10-7 
INGau ALO AS) PeOAD EL neo boe were brenth 11010011—5 00 00 01 00—T 
IDUbGhety ious tt ek eee one: act 00011000—2 11 10 10 CO—4 
LUV OMT at Ob Peter Stee rays ay oe ee 11001111—6—31 10 11 11-01—6—38 
Team No. 2. 
ADSABTLC LTTE Cr, hee a oan hae ae 11101010—5 10 00.11 10—4 
AIMED OMe tre seri tierce uinaa castle ste 00111101—5 10 10 11 10—5 
“INeaicick py eeee eapeOe Aa ee a 00011010—3 10 01 01 0O—38 
Stuekereiee oy eee 00101010—3 10 10 11 11-6 
DCR eee Ee ee cies WES ee ook 10101000—3 00 11 00 10-8 
DarhicMigacern teeter Gorin rites 00100001—2 00 10 00 00—1 
EVEN DIRE Dep pee Tao ocatL OM OAM Pett oi 01011010—4—-25 00 10 11 01—4—26 


NEWPORT, BR. L., July 28,—Miantonomi Gun Club match at 
balls and elay-pigeons; ? prizes: 


_ Balls. Clay Pigeons. 
Chieti ty: os pireels oo-s¢toat& aeachiet oe 100011001100101I— 7 0111901101—6 
RVVHU CG anisice: ys Me Wer mnie SWRA er ae 111011111013010—11 = 111100011—7 
De RicnARGSOn. ty) lo). lc. on lee TOUINOnI—-13 = Q100001101—4 
ALIS Tita at hoe erecta, AIR es eS 000111001111101— 8 += Q100010001—3 
E Openshaw......- Pape ed: 111011110110101—12 = 100011010 —4. 
Geo Steele...:...... pies eee vente: 1101000H1011I—10 Ss 01101111113 
W Findley.,...... adder een eke 11101001131010i—10 += 1000000000—1 
(Gi krach ond peter 4) Oe an ee EMEA 111110100101110—19  0011100171—6 
Wanper Wea ch wae, see seeds eal. 101001010101001— ¥  0000000001—i 


. a eae . 


82 en FOREST AND STREAM. _ ~ Oe Ey. sete 


A MUCH NEEDED REFORM. 


yy HY is it that such tournaments as the late one at Cincinnati 
are 80 poorly attended by amateur shooters? It is because 
they know they have no show against professional shooters like 
Ben Teipel, Stice and a few such men, who. carry off 99 per cent, of 
the purses anp prizes; and who are permitted to-enter without any 
handicap whatsoever. Why should an amateur shoot against a 
man like Teipel who makes his living now attending such tourna- 
ments? It would be more advantageous for the amateur to play 
ata “square” game offaro, Any amateur who will enter against 
such men proves himself a ‘‘sueker” (to use a vulgarism) of the 
weakest type. But these amateurs outnumber the professionals 
1,000to1. Let them rise in their might and insist on barring such 
pot-shooters, and thus exterminate the vile odor which still at- 
taches to these tournaments, and which alone prevents trap-shoot- 
ing becoming a most popular outdoor amusement, 
We should like to-have the opinions of interested parties on this 
question.—Forest and Stream, July 29. 


Editar Forest and Stream: 
_ You are correct; there is “a much needed reform in the matter 
of shooting tournaments.” Many sportsmen throughout the coun- 
try look upon shooting tournaments, where the sole object appears 
to be gain, in money or prizes, with much regret. The morbid de_ 
sire in mankind to get something for nothing almost makes man 
by nature agambler. It does appear to me, when shooting asso- 
ejations hold meetings or tournaments where the object is gain in 
money, that moment they cease to be sportsmen and become sport- 
lng men. My theory is that all true sportsmen throughout the 


coat, He is over the medium height, has a smooth face and avery 
«determined look about him, He seems in excellent coudition, 
while Graham who is short and stout and weighs 200lbs., has not 
yet become acclimated to our Yankee summers. He suffered 
dreadfully from the heat and said he was quite dizzy at times. He 
shot with his left hand grasping the front part of the trigger guard. 
Mitchell had, some thought, the most dificult birds to shoot at, 
many of them being low drivers, while Graham from time to time 
was favored with incomers and vight quarterers. Summarizing 
the shoot Mitchell used his second barrel nineteen times and 
Graham seventeen times. Only one bird was challenged, and 
that was Mitchell’s fourty-seventh, which fell just inside the 
80yds. boundary. "The score is as follows (2 signifies bird killed 
when two barrels were used): 
W Graham,.21112 10011 01211 20212 21111 12102 11221 112?1 12122 11912—45 
W Mitchell .21001 11011 12122-22212 11122 2111021112 21220 12111 12210—44 
Both men shot Schultz’s English sporting powder in the first 
barrel, and there was but little smoke in the way of the second 
shot, while birds that were hit with the first barrel dropped within 
a few feet of the trap, There was a number of preliminary sweep- 
stakes, in which some excellent shooting was done by Messrs. 
Canon, Castles, Duston, Sigler, Miller, Heath and others. In 
these sweepstakes Graham won first money twice m succession, 
shooting one barrel and killing ten birds Seat in each at 2i7yds, 
He was tied by Canon in the first sweep and shot him out on two 


irds, 

CINCINNATI, July 30.—Though the weather was threatening, 
fully 500 enthusiasts assembled on the old Ayenue Ball Park this 
afternoon to witness the fifth shoot for the Bandle team trophy, 
open to all gun club teams of five in-Hamilton county. The shoot-~ 
ing, considering an pana poor sky the shooters had to con- 
tend against, was good, especially that of the Price Hill Gun Club 
during the wind up of the race, where they broke 23 out of their 
last 25 birds. A slight rain began falling at the opening or the 
shoot, but not to an extent to interfere with the shooting, The 
crowd present were good natured, and the judeine and refereeing 
of Messrs. A, B. Whitlock, E, Robinson and J, Ranger perfectly 
satisfactory, Following are the official scores; 20 single American 
clay-birds, 5 traps, 1$yds., National rules: 


WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 2,—Two matches at live pigeons 
were shot at Melvale, near Baltimore, July 29; the oa between 
Edward L. Mills , president of the Capital City Gun Club, Wash- 
ington, D. C., and Henry Engle, of Baltimore, at 50 birds each, 
26yds. rise, for $100 a side, loser to pay for all the birds, and the 
second between Fred Kell, of Baltimore, and Lem, Mayhew, of 
Washington, at 25 birds each, 26yds. rise, for $50 aside. Much in- 
terest was manifested in the match between Mills and Engle, the 
former having defeated the latter by one bird in a 25-bird race for 

00, July 5,0n the same grounds. Mr, Mills had the option of 
shooting at 24yds, if he shot with a12-gauge gun under 8b, which 
condition he accepted, and shot a 12-gauge hammerless, weighing 
Weems joaded with 4dr. Orange ducking powder No. 2 and 1402. 
(struck measure), No. 8 Sparks’ chilled shot, while his opponent 
used a 10-gauge, 914ib W. W, Greener, loaded with 5dr, powder and 
1402, (dipped measure) No, 7 shot, Following are the scores: 
DVIATIS sapere fee 10011100001.11111101911111111001111111111011.10111.1—40 
MGIB oth pissenl oh 0011111111100111.101110101.0101000011110101111111111—26 


Kell, -... peer peaee sleet v UruLors stent 1-08 arena beet 1101111100111011101011111—21. 
MPV DE Vion fie eee cee dtiie clases inmusdauns .1411001001011111311017111—19 
TWELVH-BORE. 


JERSEY CITY GUN CLUB.—The fourth shoot for the cup took 
place on the club grounds at Marion, Jersey City, July 2, and 
a good time was had by all. The birds were fair, the’ weather 
ditto; both barrels, second barrel to count 4g bird (each member 
handicapped), 7 birds each. Official score: 

Stevens, 26yds...11112111-% Levering, 23yds.144 W441 1 1 0—5 
Siegler, 28yds....1 1 1 1111-7 Bird, 25yds...... 0% 0011 0-244 
Heritage, 2byds,.0 00 41 1 1—-3% Quinlan, 27yds..1011111-6 
Hughes, 27yds:...0 1 0 44 11—4% Burdett, 25yds..0 0110 11—4 
Morris, 23yds....0 144 10 11—4% Fisher, #2yds....0 0 14 01 0-2% 


Stevens. Quinlan second money. A’ number of sweepstakes 
were had before and after the cup struggle, in which Wm. Taylor 
(of ancient fame as a pigeon shooter), W. Siegler, Quinlan and 
Mitchell took first honors, with Burdett, Hughes and evering not 
far behind. On the 12th inst. there will be another shoot on the 


country should discontinue all hippodrome tournaments that are | club grounds by members of the club for the purpose of rating Price Hill Cluh. Miamitown (0.) Club. 
organized for gain. There has as yet been no system of handi- sue DeLsS pon the Seer eee eee ae as eRe ee Shott...... Q1011917110111119011—18 Nose ......111111171111111170—19 
eapping devised that would equalize amateurs with professionals, |}, remembered was won by the J. C. H. on the home grounds; Topt.......001T1010110110111101 418 Althause .1111001011110011010i—13 


Droste ....01110111111101111—17_ Arnold .. .1111111011171100011—16 
Maynard ..11111011100101011111—15 Small... ..10111111111101000111—15 
J H Miller. 111011100101011—17_- Rowin . .. .1111111111.0001010100—13 


s 
the second at Dunnellen resulted in a tie, The third match will 
take place at Marion some time after the 15th of August, when 
a close contest is expected. Gaiyeseoy and bat shooting on 


from the yery fact that three or four professionals will go ‘tin 
cahoots” and shoot for all the stakes, that is as soon asone has a 


sure thing for the first the others will throw off and shoot for the | club erounds, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2 . All shooters cordially 18 76 

gecond and third; yery much better for an amateur ‘to play at a | invited._JACOBSTAFF. Bast End Club. Queen City Team. 

gduare game of faro.” BOSTON, July 28—While the attendance at the Tee a trap | Wagener ...01111001110111110101—14 Burt...... {1191014001 1110011114 
‘As a rule sportsmen are generous, noble-hearted and liberal, and | Soot to-day at Walnut Hill was not large, the interest did not 1 Cole........ DTI —20 Hades ....1110101101110011177I—15 


Henry... .11171111101001001011—-14 Strunk... .00110101111101010111—15 
Gider...... 14111011111000001010-—12 Spangler. .01101011011311111111—16 
Mason ....010I0MIONMNONMN—I6 ~Wiek..... 00201111111110110371—15 

76 75 

Independent Club. Columbia Club, __ 

Parker. ...01110111111100130111—15 Langdon. .10111001110001111101-13 
P Kessler .01010110101101111110—18 Stone... ..10100111110011111101—14 
L Fey.... -10100110101101010011—11 Whitney. .11101110110100101711—14 
E Barker. .J11101000101111111—18 1 =Samuel...,00001111111011101001—12 


and some fine records were made. The score: 1. Six clay birds, 6 
traps—Nichols first, Stantonsecond, 2, Six clay-pigeons—Stanton 
first, Nichols second. 3, Ten clay-pigeons, 3 traps—Stanton first, 
Nichols second. -4. Six clay-pigeons—Adams first, Lawson and 
Stanton secoud, Swift third. 5. Six clay birds—Adams and Nich- 
ols first, Snow second, Lawson third. 6. Six bats, straightaway— 
Short first, Stanton second, Nichols third, 7. Seven eae eons 
(diamond match)—Lawson and Swift first, Stanton and Snow 
second, Adamsthird. §&. Three pair bats, double (diamond matéh— 
Swift first, Lawson second, Snow third. 9. Six GERD SE ODS PaO. 


are often induced to enter in sweepstake matiches just to fill up, as 
well as the opportunity to shoot when they know there is nota 
ghost of a chance for them to win. Iv is through just this kind of 
liberality that hippodrome tournaments are made profitable to 
professional shooters, . 

Trap-shooting, to become a popular outdoor amusement for true 
sportsmen, must be freed of all gambling features. The difference 


between a sportsman and a sporting man must not be confounded, | first, Lawson second, Short third. 10. Wovelby match, 6 irds—Snow PR eoas 11111100100111911010—15 Richard. ..11111101101111111010—16 
Social club shooting for olub badges is a,grand outdoor pastime | frst Lawson second, iiam third oy Se esos, sete i 7 
when no game is in season. Social shoots between neighboring | straichtaway bats—Adams and Swift first, Snow and Nichols sec- West Hnd Club. Wyoming Club. 


Joe H...... 01110111000000110110—10 Wiltsee. ...0000L011001011111111—12 
Bing....... OOMIIOOLOIIIIT101I0—13 Allen...... 0111.0110111011101111—15 
Bauer...,.,.l010U0101011100111—18 Smiley. ....41111111101011001001—15 
Robinson..0011111001101011111—15 Spinning. .00011111100100100110—10 
Wenning. .JUUMU0IIIN0100—15_-- Stoddard. 0111111011 011110111—16 


66 | 6 
National Club. 


oud, Stanton third. 13. Ten clay-pigeons, 3 traps—Snow and Lavw- 
son first, Adams and Stanton second, Swift_and Nichols third. 14. 
Six bats, 3 traps—-Nichols first, Stanton and Lawson second, Adams 
third, 15,Novelty match, 6 birds—Stanton first, Law and Adams sec- 
ond, Nichols and Williams third. 16. Six birds—Lawson and Stan- 
ton first, Swift and Adams second, Snow third. 17. Wive clay- 
pigeons, straightaway 30yds.-Swift first, Snow and Stanton sec- 
ond, Williams third. 18. Miss and out match—Stanton and Nichols 


clubs add zest to the sport, but no gambling nor sweepstake shoot- 
ing should be allowed at regular club meetings, 

T haye waited a long time to hear from the ForusST AND STREAM 
on this subject, and now feel like thanking you for starting the 
subject. A full discussion through your valuable paper will cer- 
tainly result in much good, and, it is hoped, will accomplish the 


it cee aah ited. Meyer, ... .00100101100011011010—— 9 Waltz. .-. .1101010111010110001112 
SUSIE) eS RunouMER. | | divided Diamond Match. B Fey... 10M1001111001101111—14_ Gerhardt. 410111 11/11101001111—16 
OuTO. we Bie va e op Ope ced home ONS SOc TAR Wiudi—7 = 11:10 14-512. | Guhman.. .00100001011111111111—13 a 

= FeO tid ibe DACs accepts eh: Ute WWi—7 +11: 10 10—4—11 . 

WOONSOCKET, R. L., July 80.—The Rod and Gun Club shoot at | Bagwell S SAUL WMI—6 1000 1-3-9] WASHINGTON HEIGHT GUN CLUB.—This club is ina most 
Dame's Groye this afternoon had a large attendance. Ransalier | Nichols .......0,sc1csssceesscsscceseueavies O1ON1I—5 00 11 0I—3— 8 | prosperous condition, haying a rapidly increasing membership 
Mowry won the club badge by a score of 14 in a possible 20. Pol- | Gtinton..... cic .csssesceccsssegecusensneces 1011111—6 00 10 10—2— 8 | which is not confined to the Heights exclusively, as several mem- 
lowing is the score: Hansalier Mowry 1s, Louis Ballou 18, Oscar Visitors’ Match, bers live in the city, and find it to their advantage to belong to the 
Mowry 13, J.8. Blake 13, Augustus Aldrich 12, B. L. Darling 11, | wyiend.....0c00c:0ccccrsseseessseeserseeeen (1100103 00 10 00-4— 4] W. H.G.C. We liave just discarded the ancient glass ball, and 


Charles H. Stebbins 8. In the first sweepstake of a possible 7 this 
was the score: J, S. Blake 4, A. Aldrich 2,0. Mowry 3, L, Ballou 5, 
RB. Mowry 3, M. Griffey 6, M. Cary 3, M. Arnold 5, A, Maine4. In 
this shoot Griffey took first money, L. Ballou second and Blake 
and Maine divided third. Second sweepstake of a possible f: J.S. 
Blake 2, A. Aldrich 2, O. Mowry 2, L. Ballou 3, R. Mowry 5, Griffey 
8, Cary 3, M. Arnold 3, A. Maine 5, B. lL. Darling 4. In this shoot 
A. Maine and R. Mowry divided first money, B.,L. Darling took 
second in a shoot off, Ballow third and Blake fourth. Third sweep- 
stake of a possible 5: Carey 4, Griffey 4, Arnold 3, Ballou 4, Mowry 
4, Aldrich 4, Darling 8. Inthe shoot off of ties, Ballou won first 
Toney and eras second. : : 

SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.—_The Occident Club held its fifth 
shoot of the season at Blanken’s Six-Mile House to-day. Match at 

live birds, plunge traps: 


are using as-our targets the Ligowsky pigeon, the Blus Rock 
pigeon, and the Bat, Our grounds are most pleasantly located at 
169th street and 12th ave., and are easily reached in a short time 
over the 6th ave. Blevated Railroad, and cable road frony 125th 
street. It is a very enjoyable»cool ride on a warm day from the 
City Hall to our ground. Aqong our members are several noted 
shots, and others who aspire to become crack shots, and may if 
they live long enongh. To all lovers of the shotgun, not already 
members of other gun clubs, we extend an inyitation to attend our 
regular monthly shoots held the first Saturday afternoon of each 
month. If you come once, you will again come; and be convinced 
that you eannot live Beppo until you are enrolled as a full 
fledged member of the W. 0. G. C.—GRowLER (New York). ‘ 
TRENTON, N. J., July 22.—Match at 25 clay-pigeons, l8yds., 5 
traps, 5 yds. apart. Event drew out a large number of spectators. 


BOSTON, July 30.—There was a lively meet on the grounds of 
the Hast Boston Gun Club to-day of shotgun men. The interest 
centered on the match between the teams representing the Boston 
Gun Club and the Kast Boston Gun Club. Both sides did some 
excellent work, the Boston guns winning by a score ot 104 to their 
opponents’ 85, 

Boston Gun Club, 
Clay pigeons, Blackbirds. Macombers, 

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BH Jobnson,,:.......,.. 1111001110 1011111111 01111—20 

§ 0 Wields..... Vakudeeete 111111011 1101101111 T111—238—104 


GATIACR oslo teens 101010—8 Schultz.... ............. 111101—5 ‘ Hast Boston Gun Club. ig j Bo aye re os be ; 
j ; —6 | CR Dimock.,........... OL101011 0101000011. O1101—14- Fox used a Greener hammer gun auge, 8i4lbs, Loveless a 
FP ee ae TRAE oie ore cern) Ly Glande. Framer lene tee: {i1oi0l1 «1010001111 == T1119 Clabrough hammerless %4lbs. Allen a Lefover hammerless 8{lbs. 
RPuiiahios ke he Wu—6 Cronin, ..............-.. 1ol0l1—4 | E Flanigan.....,........ 1011101110 TLOLOLILE 10001—17 Leigh a Clabrough hammertess 9/Albs.: d010110110111110-17 
<r ai on RN ae, Ge Til10i—5  Perata... 0001012 | R Marliare..............- 0111011001 , 1000001001 01100—11 UII Shey Meeeeeic hee ee ay EAE 1010011110 i101 tou ue 0 
Be ple-bird. Lae eck» ae eam TA LT Ta ele Raia? 2 GeaoNorton ea tiled ees a, 0111100010 1000101000 11100—11 MY DiGVGIGSS. ac cee oak pose ee cere a spree 1101000011111) i Eee : 
Williams 00 11 11—4 Perata.......... Peewee eatil tl ott esap| ses Si iui le tetera ear k a o 100}TT1011 1100001101 11111—17—-89 | C Allen...-.. 2... .... eek s nt acee esses SEE Ee euRcGun a cnaicatee 
Blanken.-....+. 0... il 11 11-6 Dunshee............. 11 11 11-6| Sweepstakes followed as per record. ; we A Leigh... pitti senhtics sees : : 
Garmes.....--.....- Wy HOSP = Og. s ilu. l wa dano (i 10 10-3] . Seven Peoria blackbirds—Baker, Ward and Field divided first;| STILLWATER, Minn., July 28:—The Stillwater Sportsmen’s 
Schultz............. Ol 10 114 Cutting, Hargrave, Flanigan and Kirkwood second; Johnson, | Club held a double shoot to,day, for the badge and’ Willman cup, 


Macomber birds, 15 single and 5 double rises, 1$vds. for the first 

and 15yds. for Verges Sd Conny. Auditor Masterman won both 
tehes. Shoot for the badge: 

7 ‘ Singles, Doubles. a Singles, Bones sci 


Marliare and Ernbeck fourth, Five clay-pigeons—Ward first; 
Field, Philbrick and Johnson second; Marliare third; Magee, 
Norton and Baker fourth. Three pair clay-pigeons—Philbrick 
first; Johnson and Kirkwood second; Baker third; Ward and 


_4|Dimock fourth. Five Peoria blackbirds—Baker and Kirkwood | Masterman. 1 5 Gregory..... 9 
Riiiemac aire te, QUO # B Dunsheo...---++0-+ Mig | divided firsts Hargrave and Ward second; Bicld third; Whit-|Mekusick.. 3 5 © 8 Pennington. 3 8 
Porata ...-00-ecye----2 +. LOOK —4 Garmes ....-. eccsceeeees 1110014 | comb and Dimock fourth. Five Macombers Johnson and Baker | Heisel....... 9 8 1 Newquist... 6 — 0 6 
SchultzZ......-..-:++2:, ..011010—8 bf first; Dimock and Field second; Ward third; Kirkwood fourth. | Holcomb.,.. 9 7 16 McPherson.. B 3 A 
‘A fierce westerly gale blew the whole afternoon, making the | ST. LOUIS, July 24—The members of the St. Louis Gun Olub | Anderson... i 5 a af N Castle... iS : 18 
shooting extremely difficult. EH. Dunshee was the medal winner, | to-day commenced the third series of their prize monthly shoots. Hitchcock. . 8 5 Ws a onson...,. e a * 
with only 10. 15 clay-pigeons, 18yds. rise: It will last through four more Saturdays. Mr. Wilson was handi- | L W Castle. 6 3 eee 7 u v7 
E. Dunshbee....0110111/1010111—10 Cronin.......... 111110010011001— 9 | capped back 4yds. for winning the series of last month. Prize Ww illman.... 5 ‘ae 9 5 Butler... n 
Williams....-.. 00110010010101J— 7% O’Brien.....,.. 101110000010010— 6 | shoot, 8 Peoria blackbirds and 7 clay-birds, 18yds., screened traps: Shoot for the cup: , 47; Geter : 7 +i 
Blanken ....... 000010111301100— 5 W Dunshee....110001101100001— 7 | Bradford....... 101111011010111—11_Peck........... 01011110101100— § | Masterman. 10 i E Grego vi B2468 ¥ : 
Oss eerie es 111010011100000— 7 Garmes........ 1110101 11010100— 9 | Ranken........ 011013011101101—10 Dr Michel...... 111001001011101— 9 | Heisel...... , 10 i Pema oF : wl 
Smith...-. ,...-1110110011010J1— 9 Perata...,....,.11000100000001I— 5} Vilson......... 111001110100110— 9 Dr Spencer... .001110010010101— 7 McKusick.. 9 f if eran ra | ie 
Behultz........ OO001LO0LI101L00— 6 Addington... .QU1110010110111—10 -AYbright. ......110111010001011— 9 | Holcomb .... 4 Es i BY nctie. 10 F ne 
ST. LOUIS, July 29.—The following are the scores of Excelsior Hayde Reo eerre OCOLOOOITLODDO— 4 C WwW ates... ..Q000LL00L11001— ih eee ae ae 5 4 emote ee 5 | 
Gun Club, held at Rinkelville, Pirst shoot—5 Peoria blackbirds, | Coles. ONT ea © Peoria blackbirds: 18yds. Willman... 6 6 12 
Woke 0011-8 Henr i0100—2 | Peck HWNIM1N—10 Albright... .-..... .1110001100— 5} + JERSEY SHOOTERS.—The Nimrod Club recently defeated the 


East Orange Guo Club in o glass ball shoot, in which 9 mien on 
each side shot at 10 balls each. The Nimrods won by 7 balls. It 
was the first of aseries of matches for which arrangements have 
been made, Thomas Dukes was eames the East Orange team 
and W. 1. Beatty was captain of the Nimrods. A bat mach will 
| be shot between the two clubs this month.... The Phosnix Sporting 
Club was recently organized at No, 20. Houston strect, Newark, 
with the following officers: Robert Krause, Chairman; Charles 
Faher, Secretary, and Henry Reinhardt, Treasurer. 


1171101101— 8 _G W Bates....,.-... 0101090100— 3 
1111010111— 8__-—-E.: Battes........---.- 0900010001. 


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Neha : DAWA, July 26.—For the seyenth time Mr. W. L, Cameron, of 
withind shoot_b Peoria blackbirds, tiyas. McOlure,.c-.... cen eee ,HOM—4 Ranken, --:..0.22-. 1. (10218 | Oe nag won the Ligoweky Clay-pigeon championship badge, 
G Rinke ihe Bradford..... st 01100—2 | Wilsom............-..+-.-: 1110—4 Drs, ONCOL cra. eee we D2L00—2 dofeating on Saturday Mr, 8. Glover, ot Carleton Place, the then 
Fink, Tie ee a aes RGrigzer®, NON My eeatence 010001 | _ Third shoot—Sweepstakes for birds, #8yds. rise: Ranken 3, C. W- holder, by a score of 23 points against 17, at 16 singles and 6 
Petoker......... pee AA: ooll0—2 D Jones........... iP reas Q0001—1 | Bates 2, B. Bates 1. ; Aotbled. 

Rathburn........... HARTFORD, Conn.—Colt Hammerless Gun Oluh, 15 pigeons: 

Fourth shoot—Same terms; ij LB Oary.. .... 191111101111310—138  M Cook........ 01001 T1ONIOLLI— 9 ; 7 oe t 
SUA EONC ass na etene pi + TILOI—4- TRIE ROT) rere sde cee e oes 00010—1 |] B Bushnell. .0IOIIIININ1—18 J Howe...-..-. 101110001111001 — 9 CAL WLFORNI A ForEsts.—The importance o orest preserva- 
Biermann. Pk = ore cre 9,9 diate ootI1—s Fick, AD eg nich ¢oehgBr 00001—1 M White Acttace 0111711.01110110—11 J Alger. arhress .1100111.00000101— i tion to Califernia cannot be over-estiniated. The rosperity, 
Heuryar ne aecrass: Q1011—3_-G Rinkel.....02.. ees es. 00010—1.| BC Howe..... 001101011110111—10_ A C Collins. ...011100111000000— 6 | even the habitability of the great interior valleys of the 
Petcker bee pee tore: 100}0—2 D Jones.....-....--.+ .-,,-00000—0 | J Melrose...... 0OLOINIDII0NI1—_10 EW Bull...... 010700011 001000— 5 State; is involved in the perpetuation of forest growth upon 

Hifth shoot—p clay-birds ri beraiare ieger 10000—1 seat aera sae TE Be A Ma a the dlopes of the Sierra Nevada. Bare those mountains, and 
GRinke nga a ah C0110—2 dened: et hie (SELL a oc! (0010-1 | ‘Ties of 18,3 at Zlyds., Cary 2, Bushnell 2; at 22yds., Cary 1, Bush- tremendous’ freshets would pour into the. valleys during 
ites perme ol tee ee nes O02 Bierman...... 6... -.+-+ 00000—0 | nell 0. " winter and spring, while in summer the rivers would turn 
Petcker.. 2c... sees pees 0010-1 GRAHAM VS. MITCHELL.—July 30 was an exceptionally hot | to beds of sand, and not a drop of water could be nae ee iy 

Sixth shoot—5 Peoria blackbirds, Zlyds.: , | day, but themarksmen were outin force at Erb’s grounds, Newark, | rigation, Europe and Asia have great areas made desola 
WMI e eens pipes ey 01110—3 Krieger tn tey tess ..- QOL0I—2 | £5 See William Graham, the well known English shot, and William | and uninhabitable through the effects of forest destruction. 
BICLINAND oes aera ents: 00111—3 G Rinkel Bb came ce | 01010—2 Tell Mitchell, of Higeh Point, N. G., shoot a match for $500 a side, This matter must not be left’ to the lumbermen for settle- 
Petcker..........005 hdatte IW110—8 Henry......--...dssereseee 10000—L The conditions were lifty birds each, Hurlingham rules, ddyds. rise. ment, Their industry is an important o ie tak cco thiein 

MATOS pelle aeielieae {01001I—2, ~“D Jones.........-... 1. +, 00000—0 | Bye traps, two barrels, Both used 12-g¢auge guns. Mr. Charles erate Siachien with thie. weneral-welnaren kis Hind ares 

Seventh shoot—6 live pigeons, ¢6yds,< Heath, of Newark, acted as judge for ‘Mitchell, Mr, Schurer for |? Ti as the f oT rae Side bae Sb LH GRAteEnT ld 
G Rinkel........ eee TWli—5 Bradford....- ee WAenE! 10101—3 Graham, and Mr. 2. Pentz, of Brooklyn, was referee, The birds | govern. is the farmers and fruit-growe vt u wil 
Peteker.-......--..0+:-+,-1011J—4 D Jones.;....+.++- beste aes 00100—1 | ore an exceptionally good lot, considering the intense heat. They } owners, whe haye the most vital interest in fore prBeIys. 
TDA ET rte she ped octets oars OL were trapped out of the same baskets for both shooters, The birds | tion. Itis im fact, the State against the lumbermen, edo 


were retrieved by Mr. Erb’s Irish setter. Before the start and 
throughout the contest auction pools were sold on the event. The 


; ras $45 to $30 dollars on Graham, and a pumber Diore 4, = 4 atte 
Terai Toe the Fat scored at about 8 to 2, the odds being in call a halt-in the business of wipmg out the forests up 


; ; : 3 r i iby of the Staté depends. 
‘vor of Graham. Mitchell won the toss and went first to the | Whose permanence the future prosperity of the St 
| ae 3 ‘shot in a broad brimmed straw hat and without his —Sacranento Bee, ‘ 


i : not advocate any interference with the operations of the 
SSE 2, RAMEE IE ey DIB OEE . lumbermen on their own ground, but the tiine has come to 
“HIGH” SPORT.—An egg shoot. was aso held at Elizabeth 

by #1 number of gunners, and a case of doubtful ezes were thrown 
singly trom a glass ball Wap The eftiuvia did not prevent the en~ 
joyment of the sport at 15yds, 


* Avo. 5, 1986. 


Canocing. 


Secretaries of canoo clubs are requested to send to FOREST AND 
S&oneam their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same, Canoelsts and all interested in canoeing are 
yequested to forward to Formst AND STREAM their addresses, with 
jogs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions vf hoats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport, 


FIXTURES, 


AUGUST. , 
Mohican Races every Thursday 138—27—A.0.A. Meet, Grindstone. 


through the season, _ 21, Lake St, Louis, Annual, La- 
7. New York, Sailing Trophy. chine, 
7, Brooklyn, Paddling, 
SUPTEMBER, 


x 18. Brooklyn, Sailing Races. 
4, New York, International, 25. Brooklyn, Challenge Cup. 
ll, New York, Sailing Trophy. 25, New York, Sailing Trophy. 
; OCLOBER, 
2. New York, Fall Regatta. 


4, Brooklyn, Paddlin 


THE BUSINESS OF THE MEET. 


J 2) Piegeae is always so much to be done at the annual meots in the 


way of pleasure that the essential business of the Association 
is apt to be hurried, and even neglected. by piany who should take 
an active interest init. The business meeting on the last day is a 
most important one; officers for the year have to be elected, the 
question of a future meet should be discussed, and many other 
ae come up for discussion, It generally happens that a num- 
er are in a hurry to leave at once on the conclusion of the races, 
and that others are loth to give time to_the meeting, so that it is 
hurried through as much as possible. Hyery club and eyery mem- 
ber of the A, C, A, is directly interested in the work and legisla- 
tion of the Association, and while thus far an effort has been made 
each year to make the EEE committee as thoroughly rep- 
resentative as possible; to distribute the offices geographically, 
and also to give full attention to the wishes of all sections, it has 
partly failed through the neglect of members to attend and take 
“lea? The action of the Hxecutive Committee has at times met 
he disapproval of some, when, had their wishes been expressed, 
they would have been attended to. This year the question of the 
next mecting place promises to be a most Important one, as on it 
hinges the growth and extension of the A. ©. .A. It has been felt 
thus far that the meet must be kept within easy distance of our 
large Canadian contingent, and this has operated to keep it near 
the St. Lawrence, The bulk of the American attendance has been 
from the Hudson River, and while it was a long journey to Clay- 
ton it was as fair an average location. as could be had. 

Of late, however, canoeing has rapidly increased in the Eastern 
States, and thera are a large number who wish to attend the meet 
and who will join our correspondent in another column,who speaks 
fora salt-water mect next year. While this would suit a very 


' large number of canoeists, it would be very far for the Canadians 


to come from Ontario to Long Island Sound, but no doubt many 
would be glad of the opportunity to sea New York and the Atlantic. 
What they themselyes wish remains for them to make known for 
the guidance of those who have the responsibility of a selection. 
Other suggestions no doubt will be made and there are many places 
where acamp could be held, Now it rests with each member 
whether present or not, to indicate his clioice of a location, and i 

ossible he should attend the meeting and take his part in the bus- 
iness there transacted. The question of offices is also a very im- 
portant one and it is time now to consider who are most desirable 
and who will do the most in the promotion of canoeing in their 
localities. Our colunins are always open for the discussion of As- 
sociation matters and we should be glad to hear from all_A. ©. A. 
tur in regard to place of meeting and other interests of the Asso- 
elation. 


THE SEASON’S VERDICT ON MODELS. 


E look io this season to teach more about models than any 
previous one, as the various types will meet in some import- 
ant contests, whilé men are much more alive to the importance of 
& proper model and dimensions tham they formerly were. No one 
is better fitted to speak on this subject than Mr. Baden-Powell, to 
whom canoeists are really indebted for the first sailing canoe, and 
we reprint the following from his pen from the Mield of July 17, 
as it contains many important hints. Our cruising class has 
been great) petpap ved in the point he mentions, the depth of Yin. 
inthe Shadow being increased toll in later models, and these 
boats seem to answer yey well for the use they are putto. Mr, 
Powell's suggestions as to depth and fuller lines have been to a 
great extent carried out in our later boats, while circumstances 
ave concurred, without any definite legislation, to limit sail avea; 
“One of the old public schools had for its motto ‘Teach, learn or 
depart,’ and I think this may be aptly applied to canoe models, 
for unless 4 particular model has good points to throw off to the 
benefit of other models it teaches nothing; so also a medel ek 
no good points of its own, and which merely exists from year’s en 
toyear’s end without moving ahead with improvements, may be 
said to learn nothing. Then why should such nonenties be en- 


couraged ? ’ 

“T submit that the season’s racing in the Royal C, C. has dis- 
tinetly pee two things. First, that the heavily built, heavily 
ballasted, heavily plated canoe of the largest dimension, both in 
hull and sails;isno match in any weather, blow high, blow low, 
with the canoe of moderate proportious in the constructive ele- 
Ments named; and secondly, that the small type of canoe called, 
and I think misnamed, the ‘cruising’ canoe, as not in any way 
approached the form she should be in, considering the enlighten- 
ments of the age of 1886. 

“I need scarcely dwell wpon the fact that the heavily ballasted 
boat of deep model, high side, and cumbersome fitting, isnot the 
eraftin which to enjoy an ordinary canoe cruise; and so far has 
not eyen proved the craft in which to win a sailing match (not- 
withstanding theory and practice in yacht racing point in the op- 
posite direction). Suffice it to say that each new canoe built 
within the past two years, chiefly for the purpose of sailing 
matches, bas been built of smaller dimensions and fitted with less 
ballast, lighter centerplate, and smaller sails,and has been suc- 
cessful a8 a sailing racer. 

“On the other hand, the so-called cruising canoe has gained in 
Popularity that is, in numbers called into existence; but this must 
not be taken 4s a result of inherent merit of that particular kind 
of canoe, but rather to the fact that this class of canoe has been 
largely placed before the publi¢ eye at the numevous exhibitions 
which have been held during the last eighteén months. Speci- 
mens of this canoe, goers in. every department of workmanship, 
have been exhibited by the R. C. C. builder, Mx. Turk, and have 
met with well-deserved success at the hands of the judges, and in 


_ the market. 


_ der fora choice; next, if 


“But on the racecourse and in cruising, though ageneral advance 
on the old-time hog-back craft fitted with Lilliputian sails and 
Brobdignagian flags, this canoe has simply shown itself capable of 
yast improvement; and the move now should be to Be ee it. No 
doubt the owners of this style of craft will bring forward what 
may be good in it; but in criticising it I shall confine myself to its 
faulty side, and endeavor to point out where it may receive im- 
provement. ‘ 

“In the first place, take model; the leading dimensions, except 
depth, are only slightly under those of Pearl and Nautilus, the 
boats which have beaten the heavier.’ Afevw of the measurements 
Thaye received are: Length, 14ft, 6in. to 15ft. (game as Pearl and 
Nautilus); beam, 28in., 20in,, slin, (Pearl is 324¢in., Nautilus, 3114in.), 
But in depth there is considerable difference—taking depth of hull 
atside at midships as really the goyerning depth—we have the 
average cruiser at l0in. or 10)¢in. garboard to gunwale or deck 
edge whereas Nautilus is 12in. and Pearl ahout 1344in, or 14in. j 
“Now this is the one point in which the cruiser is deficient from a 
sailing, camping and sea-going point of view; and as to its being in 
favor of paddling, I can only say I find little or no difference in 
paddling a cruiser and the Nautilus, when both are laden and fitted 
for cruising. The improvement I suggest is that the depth be in- 
creased to l2in, for any work, except perhaps for mere river drift- 


neg. 

“Next, come and look at the form cf hull. There you are, a 
short ie of a body with two long-pointed ends; no stowage, no 
stability, and a wet ship inthe least touch of rough water. Lengthen 
that same middle body out toward the ends, especially aft. Cut 
off about half that deadwood in stem and sternposts, rocker the keel 


whata different ship you have—buoyant, dry, stiff and roomy; no 
eeeree ae the other, you have cut off pounds weight of keel and 
eadwood. 
“Now, to make her sail give he a good-sized rudder, a drop rud- 
ou want full stowage or ‘tandem’ fit. 
centéerbourd of folding pathern, which 


tings, give her 4 full-size 


stows under or level with the floor boards, But tor real hard work 


| put the result showed that even had the time allowance 


‘at both ends and give her a reasonable sheer forward. Now see. 


383 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


goods clerk) was seut after some eggs and milk, which he obtained 
ata farmhouse nearby. While measuring the milk the farmes 
casually inquired where ho might be laboring, and on ascertaining 
that he was with a party on a holiday trip, asked where he came 
from, what he worked at, what store he worked in and finished up 

i i no whitenin 


and good sailing give a boilerplate (galvanized) weighing at least 
B0lb., if for use on lakes or large rivers, and let it be of quite 2 
Suave feet area. Give her two water tanks, fitting one each side 
of the ©, B, case (Namtilus'’s hold 30lbs,, of water meach); and, un- 
jess the deck steering position is to be taken, ive her two 251. shot 
bags for shifting to windward. The after en of the plate should 
be about at midlength, Place the mainmast so that the tack of 
the gail comes plumb with the stem head of the mizzen, so as to 
bring the center of effort at least 1ft, forward of the center of lat- 
eral resistance. Mainsail area, (0ft.; mizzen, loft. Such & canoe 
will walk to windward and tack so long as there is any wind; she 
will stand a lot of sea, and carry m heap of camping outfit; 
she will be found roomy cnough to sleep in ashore or afloat; 
(and safely afloat, provided it be in sheltered water and hor tent 7 
of a low nature), aud she will not be larger nor bheayier than one 
man can easily manage, either afloat or on shore (unpacked), 

“No time allowance or handicap can fairly bring the two classes 
together as they exist. A handicap is simply a speculative gift, 
intended to amount to a certainty, to an inefficient performer, at 
the expense of real merit. Nobody, not even the winner, is satis- 
fied: it improves nothing; in fact, nine out of ten times the laurel 
goes to the worst boat and greatest duffer. ‘ ’ 

“The R, G. GC. match of July 10 gave a day of light, fluky wind, 
and just the day for a small craft to steal away from a larger crany 

whic. 
was obtained by gitth measurement of T. V.8. Club ale) been 
doubled or trebled, the ‘cruisers’ would not have been in it with 
the larger boats. Sail area, could it have been correctly, or. fairly, 
allowanced for, would have told a different tale; but still “the 
cruisers’ were so badly out of it as regards finishing time, that 
difference of sail area cannotalone account forit, _ 

“Whatever line we look to for improving the cruisers upward 
and the larger craft downward, in my opmioh we cannot look to 
a better line than the limitation of sail area; that, in conjuction. 
with the existing hull limits and divided mto two classes, racing 
and eruising, as regards gail area, would undoubtedly patronize a 
moderate and therefore popular, class of i ue 


by remarking impressively: “This is pure milk, sir, 
or adulteration in this milk; l make my my own milk,’ . 
The dinner over, the canoes were packed and we paddled leisurely 
down stream, reaching Matapan at 5 P.M., where the canoes were 
stowed away. in a bara until the et weok, ahd the club took 
the cars for eoeue Bonone aly Gerecis 1at it had beén one of the 
most enjoyable trips they had ever made. 7 
ni . JAMns CRADDOOK, Sec’y South Boston C, C, 


THE “ROSLYN WEATHERGRIP.” 


BHditor Forest and Stream: : . 

I send a sketch of a new weather grip, or substitute for the cen- 
terboard in canoes and other.small sailing craft, Ihave recently 
obtained a patent for the invention, and think perhaps your 
canoeist readers may be interested by a brief description of it. | 

The purpose of the weathergrip is to do away with the necessity 
for centerboards, keels and centerboard trunks, and at the same 
time to provide a perfectsubstitute, equal to a centerboard in many 
respects, and superior to it in some others. The weathergrip iz 
simply a board, made of hard wood or metal, which floats edge~ 
wise in the water at a distance of about 30in. from the boat’s side. 
It can be used equally well either on the weather or lee beam, or, 
if preferred, two smaller ones may be applied, one on either side, 
Ttis kept in position exactly parallel to the bdéat’s center line by a 
swinging arm of metal, which arm is branched or diyided out- 
side, und the two ends, being bent downward, are inserted in suita- 
ble sockets or tubes in the upper edge of the board, The inboard 
end of this arm is hinged, or jointed, to an eye on the deck, to the 
coaming, or even attached to the ovdinary metal rowlock, On the 
inclosed diagram the letter A. shows the position of the metal arm 


See 


BApEN-PownnL.” 


A SALT WATER MEET. 


Editor Forest and Stream: X 

The ‘vague feeling of doubt that this year may prove the last 
general meet of the A. C. A,” as stated by Mr. Reade W. Bailey 10 
your last issue, will, Il fear, prove a reality unless the A. C, A. 
adopt a new policy. The very nature of our sport. is roving from 
place to place and seeing new waters. In my opinion the meet 
should never be held twice in the same waters, and I think I 
express the ideas of many of our brotherhood when I say that it 
was trebly a mistake calling itfor 86 at Grindstone Island. The 
last meet of the A. GC. A. I attended was in "84, and the arsument 
fora meet at Grindstone in 85 was, first, the beautiful location 
and finé water for cruising and racing; second, it would cost the 
Association much less if we met there, as the grounds were all 
prepared for our meet; but the attendance at the meet of ’85 proves 
tomy mind that canoeists must have a change of base, Then, 
again, the canoeists of New York, Connecticut and Massachusatts, 
and all New England ask, Why do we always go north? For six 
years we have hidden the A. C. A, meet up on small lakes and 
rivers. Now there are strong clubs all along our coast line that 
have only sent a man or two to the meet in the past, but would 
Tally strongly to the cry of a “Salt-Water Meet.” Tho New Eng- 
land canoeists would never have thought of division under that 
name had the meet at intervals tended to the south, But our 
“VWecca” and the “Mecca” alluded to in the commodore’s letter 
are still the same, but it seems too far off for many of our cande- 
ists. Would not the West rally also to a salt-water meet? I 
seems to me if would be a decided change from their home canoe- 


where hinged to the boat. Bis the upper edge of the board, and C 
shows the board as it floats, partly submerged in the waiter, It will 
be seen at once that with the aboye described arrangemenfi 
the board must always retain a plumb position, and also the same 
depth below water, no matter how much the boat may be heeling, 
as the jointed arrangement at A renders its yertical movement 
entirely independent of that of the boat's hull, while the guys, 
attached fore and aft to cleats, keep it always | parallel-to the 
center line, while at the same time if can freely rise and fall, and 
also pitch automatically to the waye motion. 

The advantages of the weathergrip are: First—One-half the cost 
of any other good collapsable board. 7 

Second—No opening of any kind is made in the boat’s bull, and 
the whole arrangement can be applied in fifteen minutes, with a 
screw driver, to any small boat or canoe, | - 

Third—It can be attached or detached in half a minute, taken 
apartand stowed under deck like a paddle, orleft.ashore, if desired. 

Fourth—As the board acts close to the surface, any boat can sail 
to windward with the weathergrip in full action in less depth 
of water than is the case with any other device in use. : 

By haying two ormove placer for connecting the arm A to the 
boat, the position of the board can be shifted forward or aft, thus 
regulating exactly the balance of steering, whether the entire sail 
be carried or reefed canyas. » 

After once being attached, the weathergrip requires no further 
attention, a8 16 takes care of itself as long as the boat is under way. 


THOMAS CLAPHAM. 
Rostyw, L. I., July 10, 1886. 


ing. 

Tet me conclude by saying that the New England clubs are only 
anxious by their union to prove themselves a strong branch of the 
A.C, A. and work for its best interest, and that of canoeists in 
pracy Such were the sentiments expressed at Calla Shasta meet. 

for one will be ever ready to work for an increase of membership 
inthe A.C. A, I was one of the thirty that gathered on a stormy 
night toward the close of a damp and rainy meet in 1880, at a boat 
housé on the Crosbyside of Lake George, and gave to ourselves a 
name, elected a commodore, called to our association the canoeists 
allover the United States and Canada, little dreaming that it 
would prove the glorious A, C. A, of to-day. L. Q. JONES, 

Commodore H. C. C 


MOHICAN C. C. RACEHS,—Thursday, July 20, 75ft. limit for 
Oliver silver cup, to be sailed for three times, open to all, the win~ 
ner barred from next event. A fourth race to be sailed for owner- 
ships, the previous winners only being eligible ta contest, Race 
was called at 5:45 P.M. Entries: Seniors—Vesper, R. W. Gibson; 
Thetis, P, M. Wackerhagen; Marion B,, R.S. Oliver. Juniors— 
Mermaid, L, T, Prince; Arno, H. C. Cushman, There wasa tine 
strong breeze from the south, the canoes with a flying start, cross- 
ing the line as follows: ere Thetis, Marion B,, Mermaid and 
Arno. Vesper maintained a lead of about 5ft. to the first buoy 14g 
miles, Thetis and Marion B, were neck and neck for the first mule 
when the Thetis drew ahéad and the buoy was jibed. around in a 
heavy squall, Vesper, Thetis, Marion B., Mermaid and Arno, The 
beat Thome did not change the positions, but greatly widened the 

aps, Vesper, as usual sailing closer than Thetis and Thetis closer 
hint Marion B. The finish was made in order named: Vesper 24m., 
Thetis 36m,, Marion B. 40m., Mermaid 50m.,Arno 60m. The Vesper 
has changed. position of mainmast and sails faster than ever. The 
Marion B. has abandoned two boards for one Atwood and handles 
infinitely better in consequence, but her crew does not seem able 
to sail her any faster. Mermaid captured the junior pennant from 
Arno who had won it twice. Vesperis barred from next contest 
and holds the eup fora month, thé name being inscribed theron. 
There will be alarge gang of turtles at the meet, but they will 
mostly arrive about August 21, as one week is all that can bespared 
—MARION B. 

THE WESTERN CANOE ASSOCIATION MEHET,—The second 
annual meet.of the Western Canoe Association was held this year 
at Ballast Island, in Lake Erie, the site of last year’s camp, about 
100 canoesists and 40 canoes being present, besides a large number 
ot visitors. Sailing and paddling races were held, the results of 
which have not yet been made public by the Regatta Committee. 
The most important race was for the Gardner challenge cup, six 
miles, sailing, won by C. J, Bonsfield, of Bay City, Mich., with 
Harry Gardner second, It isa handsome silver goblet, witha cupid 
paddling a canoe at the base. The camp lasted from July $ 1o 24, 
the time being filled up by races, camping parties on the island 
cruises, and entertainments in theevenings. OnJulyi16the annual 
meeting was held and officers for 1886-7 eleeted, as follows: Com- 
modore, Geo. B. Ellard, Cincinnati, O.; Vice-Commodore, A.W. 
Wtchin, Chicago, Hl.; Rear-Commodore, Thos. P. Gaddis; Secro- 
tary and Treasurer, J, O, Shiras, Cincinnati, O.; Executive Com- 
mittee—Geo. A. Warden, O, H. Root, C, R, Melville. The name of 
the association was changed to Western Canoe Association, and 
the membership was limited to 200. Mr, Harry Gardner presented 
from his father a silver challenge cup to be raced for at each 
meet, A fuller report will be given next week. 

A, G. A. PRIZE FLAGS.—Oswego, N. Y., July 28.—Hditor For- 
est and Stream: In addition to names already published as haying 
for the A. C, A. regatta. rithe 


A TRIP ON THE NEPONSET. 


R two weeks preceding the 30th of May all was bustle and 
preparation at the headquarters of the South Boston C, C. 

The light canoes which some of the members of the club had 
built this peue for river cruising, were just receiving the finish- 
ing touches and the tents were being fitted to them, the canoes be- 
ing intended to be sleptin. While the owners of these craft were 
busy fitting them out, the others were hurrying about with thought- 
ful looks, overhauling frying-pans, coffee-pots, blaukets, grub, etc. 
appearing as busy as though preparing for a cruise of severa 
months instead of a two days’ trip. Atlast, by Saturday night all 
was Tteady, the fleet comprising six canoes, with seven paddlers. 
Tt was intended to startat 7:30 P.M. and camp for the night at 
Milton, ordinarily a three hours’ paddle, but the fleet did not get 
ready till 9 o’clock, when we at Jast pushed off, followed by sundry 
consolatory remarks from some local yachtsmen, provoked by our 
avowed intention of crossing the harbor and reaching Milton that 
night, blow orno blow. “Pay me that quarter now, won't you, be- 
fore you go.” “\What do you want put in the obituary notice, Com- 
modore, eh?” and so on. : 

Once off, we settled down to a hard paddle against a strong head 
wind and opposing tide, reaching the town of Neponset at mid- 
night. While passing under the bridge, we syere hailed by some 
one who wanted to know if we had a bet, and on receiving a nega- 
tive answer, assured us we would have to turn back, though he did 
not giye his reasons for thinking so. Two hours later five of the 
eanoes struck Milton at low tide, and five tired and fagged out in- 
dividuals landed and set about pitching the tents at once, if being 
then about 2:30 4. M. After the tents were up, some anxiety was 
manifested about the canoe which had not yet arrived, as she 
carried the grub, and we were half starved after paddling most all 
night; but as she did not appear we had to make the best of it, so 

hands turned in. After a sound night’s sleep (i. ¢., two hours 
entertaining the mosquitoes) we were up just as the sun appeared 
above the horizon. " ; ; 

One of the squadron was detailed to go in search of the absent 
boat, and while waiting for it to show up, the rest built a good fire. 
In about five minutes the two boats appeared around a bend of the 
river, and inquiry elicited the following facts: Near the mouth of 
the river the crew had paddled ahead, intending to make a short 
cut, and in the darkness had gone up a creek, mistaking it for the 
main stream, and lost fifteen minutes trying to find their way out, 
so by the time they were fairly started right again the rest of the 
squadron were a good distance ahead. 


} promised prize flags have to ae 
Paddling hard to make up for lost time, they got into shoal | following: Mr. W,. B. Davidson, Hartford: Mr, R. J. Wilkin, 
water, and suddenly found themselves stuck hard and fast in the | Brooklyn; Miss F. M, Seavey, Mr. L. W. Seavey, New York; Ex- 


Rear Com. Andrews, Mr. C.F. Walters, Mr. Seward, Mr, C, H, 
Moody, Rochester; Mr. Geo. W. Ruggles, Charlotte; iv. Edwin L. 
French, Buffalo; Mr. Fernow Albany; Mrs. Drummond, Perth; 
Mr. Wicksteed, Ottawa: Mrs. S. G. Fairtlough, Miss McPherson, 
Kingston. Mr. Wicksteed also promises two silk A, C, A, flags. 
Mr. Seavey’s flag is to be known as the first American Canoe Hx- 
position flag.—J. B. McMurricu, Chairman Regatta Committee. 


NEW BEDFORD ©. C.—This club was organized on May 12 
with Asa T. Thompson, captain; George Rugg, secretary and 
treasurer; John €. Wright, esse Allen and Charles H, Gifferd. 
The headquarters is at Smith’s boat shop on Wish Island. Seyen 
canoes line the floor, among them an, Everson and a Rushton’s 
Mohican, Theclib burgee will probably contain the figure of a 
sperm whale rampant. Buzzard’s Bay offers many attractions 
for deep water sailing and we bope ere long to receiyo yisits from 
our brethren of the paddle. We shall be glad to extend the hospi- 
talities of the house to any crnisér and will give him an oppor- 
tunity to defeat us in a race,—R.- ‘ 

ROCHESTER C.C, RACES.—The first race of the R. C. C. for 
the Moody cup was sailed on July 28 over a1 mile triangular 
course, two rounds. ‘The wind was light N. W- Phe times were: 

; ne Points 


mud, There was no help for it but to wait for the tide to release 
them from their uncomfortable situation, which it did in about 
two hours. 

After a hearty breakfast the. tents were struck, and carrying 
the canoes around the falls at Milton, ‘agony carry,” as one of the 
members dubbed it on account of its extreme length, we started 
onthe paddle up atream, reaching Hyde Park about noon, after 
making four more carries. 

A littleheyond Hyde Park a stop was made for dinner, said din- 
ner being cooked by the commodore, and consisting of dried beef, 
flapjacks, canned salmon, potatoes and coffee, topped off with 
pineapple, bananas, oranges and limejuico. Itis needless to say 
that full justice was done it by the seven hungry fellows who con- 
stituted the party. 

The. dinner, combined with the heat of the day, made us all so 
lazy thatit was well on in the afternoon before we thought of 
loo. ing for a,suitable place to eamp, which was finally found 2 
short distance up the river, a pretty wooded bank being selected 
for the purpose. After supper all turned in early, to be awakened 
next morning about 4 o'clock by a thunderstorm, accompanied by 
aheavy rain. The commodore and secretary donned their oil- 
skins, and stood grinning sarcastically atthe others, who had 
neglected to bring any, saying they would risk its taining, and- 


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The next race was set for Aug. 4. 


THE ENGLISH VISITORS.—Mr. W. Baden-Powell will soon 
arrive in New York on. his way to Grindstone, Owing to the recent 
death of their father, the Messrs. Tredwen will not race again this 
season, and theit visit to América has been abandoned. Mr. 
Walter Stewart, a young canoeist.and-friend of Mr, EK. B, Tredwen, 
has purchased the last “Pearl” and will bring her here, arriving on 
the Germanic next week, He will take Sir, Tredwen’s place in 

le PACES. ; 


tended to leave the canoes at Matapan, a small town on the river 
between Milton and Hyde Park. There wasno particular hurry, so 
it was Prapoced to explore Mother Brook, a small stream which 
connects the Neponset and Charles. Though itis but a few miles 
Jong the scenery insome partsis of rare beauty, surpassing even 
the Neponsetinthatrespect. _ 

Hast Deadham, whichis on this stream, was reached a little be- 
‘fore noon, and dinner was cooked. 

One of the chib, who is noted for his easy assurance (he isa dry- 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Auc. 5, 1886, 


NEWBURG B & C. A.—A race was sailed on July 28 over a 
$ mnile course. The canoes entered were: Pegey, G, EH. Edgar Jr.; 
Tolus, W.G, Yan Daltsen; Winona, A, Kine; Calloo, H. A. Harrison; 
The boats were Daddy, Messrs. Waring & Smith; Jennie, H. Mar- 
Daildy, Sas Jennie, 10001; Mabel, LOdles Coney, LOLUT: Bally, 

,_ 51245; Jennie, 1:00:01; Mabel, 1;0015; Peeey, 1:01:07; Bi 
1:01:47; Tolus, 1:03:18; Winona, 1:05:11; Calloo, Tigee.’ ; “s 

IANTHE C, C. RACEKS.—The Tanthe C. OC, will hold their second 
annual resatta on the Passaic River Aug. 21, at 2:30 P, M., to which 
Wwe invite all eanceists. There will be 6 races, 2 single paddling, 1 
tandem, lsailing, 1 hand paddling and upset; prizes for the win- 
ner of euch race. Regatta-to be governed by A. C, A, rules and 
race open to members of canoe clubs only. 

A, C. A. MEMBERSHIP:—The names received to date are 
Messrs. Geo. G. Brown and Wim. A. Hall, Boston; red. M. Fisher, 
Sing Sing, N. Y.; Charles J. Laney, Rochester, N. Y.; HL. L. Ward, 
Brooklyn, N, Y.; W.S. Buell, James Moore and James G, Findlay, 
Broekyille, Ontario, Canada. 

ROM DOUT C. C—We have received a very neat club book of the 
R. C. C. containing constitution, by-laws and house rules. The 
elub now numbers 19 active members and 4 honorary. 

A. CRUISE DOWN THE DELAWARE.—Mr. John Boyle O’Reilly 
and a friend, Mr. B, A. Mosely, will start this month on along 
Canoe cruise down the Delaware River to its mouth, Mr, O'Reilly's 
hew canoe is named Blanid. : 

OANOBING ON THE SHREWSBURY RIVER.—A race was 
sailed on July 24, the winne®being Caliope, Mr, Frank Leonard, 
with Pocahontas, R. H. Sneden, second. 

THH A. C. A. BOOK.—We have received from Dr. Neidé the 
Association book for 1886, copies of which have been sent to all 


members, 
Machting. 


FIXTURES. 


is AUGUST. 

6, UL. ¥, RB. A., Oswego. __ 14, Hull, Open, Hull. 

7. Corinthian, Open, Marble- 14. Beverly, Cham., Nahant. 
head. 14-29. Quaker City, An. Cruise. 

Beyerly, Club, Mon. Beach. 21. Beverly, Open, Marblehead. 

Quincey, Club. 

Quaker City, Review. 


24, Great Head, Cham, Winthrop 
Great Head, Club, Winthrop, 


26, Hull, Ladies’, Hull. 

25, Corinthian,Clib, Marblehead 
10. L. Y. BR. A. Toronto. 
11. Great Head Ladies, Winthrop 


28. Hull, Cham,, Hull. 

G 5 28, Sandy Bay, Open, Squam, 

14. Sindy Bay, Club, Squam. 
SEPTEMBER. i 
ll. Corinthian, 5 weepstake,Mar- 
blehead, 

ll, Sandy Bay, Sweop., Glouces- 
i7. Toledo, Pen., Toledo. 
18, Sandy Bay, Club, Rockport. 
18. Great Head, CTtub, Winthrop. 
19, Quaker City, Review, Cruise. 
95. Buffalo, Club, Lake Drie. 
28. Beverly, Club, Nahant. 


Me 
ve 
8. 
9. 


2 Boston, Cup, City Point. 

3. Quincy, Club. 

4. Beverly, Open, Marblehead. 
4, Corinthian, Champion, Mar- 

bichead. 

6, Newark, Open. 

6. Quaker City Cup, 2d, Class. 
8. Great Head, Club, Winthrop. 
li, Hull, Cham., Auli. 


THE ARRIVAL OF GALATEA. 


4 (SF long and anxious watch for Galatea which has been kept 

up for nearly two weeks from Marblehead, was ended on 
Sunday, when at 5:15 P.M. a white yacht with no topmast was 
sighted off Thatcher's Island, and a couple of hours afterward the 
handsome white cutter dropped her anchor in Marblehead Har- 
bor, An immense crowd of small craft at once surrounded her, 
hearty cheers were piven for Mrs. Henn, Lieut. Henn, and the 
yacht, while huge bonfires were kindled on shore in honor of their 
artival. After heimg reported by the Westernland last week, 
Galatea was next heard from through the folowing reports brought 
by pilot Michael McDonald on the steamer Edam on July 31, from 
pilot Francis Connor, both of the pilot boat A. M, Lawrence: 

“July 29, on board the pilot boat A. M. Lawrence, No. 4, of New 
York, 480 miles east of Sandy Hook, 360 miles east of Marblehead. 
8A. M.—l have just been on board the Galatea and had a good 
shake hands with Lieut. and_Mrs. Henn, who, with all the crew, 
are welland hearty. Lieut. Henn reports leaving the Azores on 
the 14th, since which time he has had a-succession of light winds, 
With which, with his light rig, he has made but poor-progress, his 
day runs being from 60 fo 120 miles only. His best day was the 
27th inst,, when be made 185 miles. He has now a leading four- 
knot breeze from the north. Her rig is ouly a lugmainsail, fore- 
staysail, and jib, with flag pole at the masthead. Noon, Ji uly 29— 
Latitude 41° 50’ north, longitude 63°10’ west. With the aspect of 
the weather sheayill probably arrive Monday-” 

On Sunday evening Com. Hovey and Messrs. Appleton and Jack- 
s0n Visited the yacht and offered the courtesies of the Hastern Y.C. 
to Mx, and Mrs. Henn, On Monday morning General Butler also 
paid a visit on board. Atter the yacht was partly put in order 
visitors were freely admitted and a very large number boarded 
her, Lieut. Henn is greatly pleased with Marblehead and pro- 

oses to refit there. The cruising spars which haye been waiting 

‘or some time in Boston will be sent to Marblehead. They in- 
clude a main boom 72ft. 6in. long, gaff 48ft., topmast Sift. 5in. 
bowsprit 52ft. Gin, and spinnaker boom 65ft. The racing spars 
arrived at New York on the Tower Hill on Saturday. Galatea is 
fitting out as rapidly as possible in order to be at Newport by 
Saturday. The following aaneR Hes passed yesterday from Messrs. 
Smith and Irebs of the N. ¥. Y. €. Cup Committee: 

New Yor«e, Angust 2, 1886.—To Lieut. W Henn, Marblehead, 
Mass: On behalf of the America’s Cup Committee, I tender my 
congratulations and salutations to yourself and Mrs. Henn.— 
JAmus D. Smrrx, Chairman of Committee. 

Bosrow, August 1, 1886.—James D. Smith, New York: I shall go 
to Marblehead to see Lieut. Henn. Shall Isay anything to him 
officially?—Wr1itAM KREBS. ait 

New York, August 2, 1886.—To Mir. William Krebs, Boston, 
Mass; Am in hopes to meet Lien’, Henn at Newport, R. i Haive 
artanged with Mr. J. Beayor Webb to meet our America’s Cup 
Committee there during the cruise of the New York Yacht Clu 
to complete details for the international races. Act officially with 
your usual discretion.—J Amus D. Surru, Chairman of Committee. 

Mr. Beavor Webb left for Marblehead on Monday night. We 
are- indented to the Boston, Herald for the following copy of 
Galates’s log: Lieut, Henn’s interesting log is headed “Voyage of 
the Galatea trom Plymouth to Marblehead, U.S. A.” During the 
early part of Wednesday, June 30, the Galatea’s crew was em- 

loyed in watering ship and preparing for sea. Tt was 2:50 on that 

y when she weighed anchor and proceeded out of Plymouth 
Sound. It was but.an hour and 20 minutes before the wind died 
away and so light did the air remain that at 7 o’clock Lieut. Henn 
sent the ship’s cutter away after fish, The expedition was not 
very successtul, however, as at 9;20 the cutter returned with only 
one lobster, and that was all the fresh fish the voyagers had until 
they met an American fisherman on this side of the acean. 

On July 1 the wind was so lightthat at 2:30 A. M. the masthead 
spinnaker was set. At 10:30 that morning Galates made out to 
signal Ligard’s station and a re acy was sent to report all well. 
Th was 4:30.that afternoon when the yacht lost sight of land, bear- 
ing northeast by east. The gig was secured tothe deck and the 
anchor was unbent and stored below. The wind freshened enough 
toward midnight to cause the balloonforesail to be stowed, and the 
sailing record of the first whole day out was 41 miles, the course 
being south 95° west. ; ; . 

‘At 9.30 o'clock on the morning of Friday, the #d, the lientenant 
observed a steamer standing Southwest, and in the afternoon 
sighted a bark standing northward. The cutter was secured on. 
deck that afternoon, the last precamtion when standing out on the 
“waste of waters.’ The record that day was 150 miles, and ihe 
course south, 83° west. ‘ . 

On the following day the yacht’s course was west, and, with a 
lisht east wind, she made but 98 miles. i 

AWinile loyal Americans were making the spreading eagle scream 
on the “ glorious Fourth,” the cruisers were spending a very quiet 
day. Ai noon the yacht’s course was changed to west-half-west, 
and she sailed 101 miles with a light northeast wind. , 

On the morning of the following day there were some slight 
showers of rain, and the vessel carried her balloon foresail. A 
bark was observed standing to the southeastward, and a school of 
porpoises came alongside, heading west. At 5 P.M. a brig was 
sighted, standing southeastward, Otherwise the day was unevyent- 
ful, put the yacht made 120 miles during the 24 hours, with a light 

northeast wind, coursing north, 62° west. 

Ai 2,30 o’clock on the following mornin : I 
warrant the setting of the spinnaker. The wind was variable, 
with passing light showers from the north, the sea smooth, though 
there was a swell. The weather continued so all day, but the 
swell went down at night, The sloop made 117 miles that day, the 
course being north, 83° west, ai 

At daylight next oath a brig was observed standin 
and at 3130 o’clock exchanged, and Lieut. Henn foun 


there was weather to 


to eastward, 
out that the 


‘course bein 


brig was a fellow-countryman. The weather was fine, but the 
séa was Smooth. Lateron in the morning a hark was sighted, 
steering eastward, and at sunlight there were four sails in sight 
the wind being ght and variable, with rain, Nevertheless, 126 
mules were made during the day, jhe course being south, 87° west, 

Early on the morning of the 8th Galatea passed south of a bark 
standing to the eastward, There was as little wind as there was 
anything else to interest the drifting voyagers, and with a variable 


westerly to north-worthwesterly air, but 91 miles was made, cours-, 


ing south, 72° west. 
The principal object of interest on the Sth were a flest of Portu- 
ese mMen-ot-war and a big school of jelly fish, and the wind was 
rom light to moderate, so that the Galatea made 141 miles, course 
south, 85° west, 

On the morning of the 10th, a big turtle that hove in sight gave 
the crew something to do. A dinghy was lowered and pursued the 
turtle, but after a long chase returned without if. The picture 
with which this incident is illustrated is almost as interesting as 
the chase must have been, The air was light from the north-north- 
ae one sea smooth. The record of the day was 118 miles, south, 

“West. 


Just before noon on the 11th Galatea exchanged colors with a 
Portuguese bark standing to eastward, and in the afternoon a brig 
standing to eastward was observed. There was a swell from the 
northwest, and barely steerage way. Only 91 miles were made, 
the wind northwest to west, light, and the course south, 70° west. 

On the 12th Galatea made her number to a steamer standing to 
westward, and observed a bark standing to eastward, During the 
morning a whale showed up, but wasn't signalled. He was going 
northeast, In the afternoon 4 bark standing to eastward was ob- 
seryed. Only 65 miles were coyered in the variable light airs, the 
south, 62° west, °. 

On fhe 13th, the distance made was even less, only 60 miles, with 
variable northwesterly to northerly winds, the course being south, 


TT? west. 


On the morning of the 14th Galatea ran with balloon foresail to 
the Flores, and hove to, proceeding on her way again at 4:10, but 
coming to again hefore 5, and a boab was sent to shore. The crew 
was employed watering ship, and at noon she weighed and pro- 
ceeded with spinnaker, A fore-and-aft schooner was observed to 
the northward. Seventy miles were made that day, in spite of 
stops, the course being south, 78° west, 

Next day the weather was fine and_sea smooth, though there 
Were passing showers of light rain, and lightning was observed to 
northward. Late at, night the balloon foresail was taken in, in 
time to escape a passing squall. An eyen 100 miles were made that 
day, the winds being light, east to south, course north, 78° west. 

Several heavy showers fell on the Galatea’s deck next day, 
though the wind remained light and yariable and the sea smooth. 
Many fiying fish interested the sailors during the morning. The 
Sea tose and became lumpy later in the day, and the balloon was 
shifted for working foresail. A school of porpoises going south 
was seen closely enough to pive Lieut. Henn an opportunity to 
add another little sketch to hislog. The weather was changeable 
during the remainder of the day, with passing rain squalls. In 
the afternoon the s¢a was cross.and lumpy and showers frequent. 
The vessel made 10 miles better than on the day preyious, course 
north, 39° west. ; 

The light air monotony was relieved on the 17th by a fresh wind, 
and there was a moderate sea, A bark was observed standing to 
eastward. That afternoon gulf weed was observed by Lieut. Henn 
for the first time. There were plenty of flying fish all around to 
afford the captain a chance to display his artistic skill. Late in 
the afternoon # bark was obseryed passing to the northward. The 
sloop made 155 miles, wind west to north, squally, course north, 66° 
west. : 

Next day the wind was light, and at 7:15 colors were exchanged 
with the French bark Grospere of Nantes, standing to eastward. 
The sea was smooth, and progress, as usual, slow. Im the after- 
noon a bark was observed standing to the eastward, An incident 
rather out of the usual occurred that day, or, at least, was dis- 
covered then, On examining his patent log, Lieut. Henn found 
that a shark had been tampering with it, Thoughtheshark hadn't 
found it palatable, he succeeded in seriously deranging it. The 
wind, northerly and light, carried the vessel 140 miles that day, 
course north, 76° west. 

Next day the captain sighted a trunk of palm tree, but asit was 
found to be covered with barnacles it hadn't recently Jeft America. 
That afternoon azain Lieut, Henn found that another hungry 
shark had been after his patent Jog, which had been disabled by a 
bite which was plainly apparent. ‘The wind being moderate, north- 
west and westerly, and the course north, 39° west, only 95 miles 
were made. 

There were plenty of showers next morning, and the crew was 
kept busy scraping and varnishing the dinghy. A steamer, stand- 
ing eastward, was obseryed, and Lieut. Henn found an insolent 
dolphin following the cutter and casting an admiring eye on the 
gallant sailors, Light airs from west-northwest to west carried 
the sloop only 65 miles, course north, 40° west. 

Very early next morning the balloon was shifted for the work- 
ing foresail, and by 5.45 o’¢lock the weather was threatening and 
sea vising. At 10 o'clock there wasa cross and heavy sea; and the 
foresail was stowed. An hour later there was a heavy head sea, 
and the sloop was laid to-on the port tack, In the afternoan there 
were strong winds and a passing rain squall, but toward nightfall 
itbeeame more regular, and the vessel filled and proceeded north- 
west by west, half west, but just before midnight she lay to again 
on the port tack. She made 110 miles in the 24 hours. : 

Next day there was a strong wind, with rain, the sea being very 
heavy, but the ship making good weather of it. Galatea made 
Tumbers to a steamer standing to eastwara. A brigantine wa. Y 
observed standing to the southwest. Galatea filled and proceeed,” 
but before 11 she lay to, it being squally, with rain and a cross sea’ 
In the afternoon the wind and sea subsided somewhat and she 
filled and proceeded once more. The day was a black-looking one 
alfogether, and only 64 miles made, north, 75° west. 

On the 28d the swell went down, and at 9 o'clock a bark was ob- 
served stauding westnorthwest, In the afternoon, Lieut. Henn 
fell in with his first foggy weather, which was accompanied with 
light rain and cross swell. Only 95 miles were made, course north, 
75° west. 

Next day, 24th, the wind fell light, with rain, but by noon there 
was again a heavy cross swell. Lieut. Henn entered the wind fresh 
to calm, course north, 60° west; distance made, 91 miles. 

On the 25th there was a light air and heavy swell. The Galatea 
exchanged colors with, and made number's to a British steamer 
standing to eastward, and before noon passed a bark, standing 
eastward. Rings around the sun were observed at the time, betok 
ening bad weather in prospect. In the evening a fourmasted steamer 
was observed, well down, standing to westward, and she showed 
colors. Just an even 100 miles were made that day, with a moder- 
ate to light-wind, south to southwest, course north, 70° west, 

On the 26th the wind was very light and variable, and at noon a 
steamer was observed, bound eastward, ‘Thunder was heard to 
westward, so that the voyagers got a little touch of what people on 
shore were having during that thundering week. In the afternoon 
there were squalls with heavy vain, and only 80 miles were made, 
the prevailing direction of the light wind being north-northeast to 
southwest; ship’s course, north, 75° west. 

“At 11:20 next morning Galatea exchanged colors and made num- 
bers to the Dutch steamer Zaandam, standing io eastward. That 
ni¢ht Lieut. and Mrs. Henn enjoyed the beautiful aurora which 
was visible on shore, The vessel made 155 miles, wind west, south- 
west, fresh to moderate, course north 45° west, : ‘ 

Barly at 2:30 A. M., on the 28th, a heavy squall, accompanied with 
thunder, lightning and hea rain, was experienced, and the 
weather continued squally all the morning wnd the sealumpy. In 
the afternoon there was a heavy, confused swell, and barely steer- 
age way on, and the sky was overcast with rain. Tt was on that 
day that the best run was made, 185 miles, 
southwest, course north, 70° west. 

At daylight on the 29th, Galatea observed a schooner to north- 
ward, and at 3.40 o’clock made numbers and exchanged colors with 
the schooner Alexander Lawrence, the New York pilot boat which 
reported Galatea. The yacht hove to, and the pilot came aboard, 
bringing newspapers containing the first news of the English elec- 
tion which Lieut. Henn received, At 7:30 in the morning Galatea 
filled and proceeded west-northwest, and the pilot left, In the 
afternoon a steamer was observed, well down, standing to west- 
ward, Weather fine and smooth. Only 75 miles were made all 
day. Wind west-southwest to northwest, course north, 67° west. 

Marly. next morning, the 0th, Lient. Henn shifted lis balloon for 
working foresail, and at 8:10 o'clock sounded on Great George bank 
in 50 fathoms “sand, shell and small stone,” At 10 o\clock, Galatea 
hove to and communicated with a fishing vessel, which sent Lieut. 
Henn a supply of fresh fish, Galatea then filled and proceeded, 
northwest by west, half west, setting balloon foresail. In the 
afternoon she again hove to, and received t communication from 2 
Gloucester fisherman, proceeding again at 12:30 o’clock. Much 
lightning was observed to the southwest, and there was & Very 
heavy swell, steerage way being difficult, he vessel made 125 
miles, coursing north, 67° west. _ oe 8 

Barly next morming Galatea ran into a dense fog, which lifted at 
Bo'clock, when Lieut. Henn set the balloon foresail, but the fog 
soon settled down again, bringing the horn into constant tse. 
Again at dark tho fog lifted, and the anchors were ele ‘on the bow 
and cable bent, preparatory to running close to the 


south-southwest to | 


yessel-made 90 miles in the 24 hours in a southwest light wind 
coursing north, 70° west, 

At 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning the captain sounded, but found 
no hottom, The fog was dense, Sounding again at noon, there 
was found to be 35 fathoms, The density of the fog hadn’t heen 
affected up to noon, but ‘at. 3:30 P. M. lighted, and the captain. 
observed land ahead, At 5;30 Thatcher’s Island was abeam, The 
course Was changed for Marblehead, and at 7:20 Galatea came to 
anchor in Marblehead harbor. The last day’s run was 63 miles, 


THE LAKE Y. R. A. ROUND, 


(pes year the cruise of the Lake Yacht Racing Association he- 
A gins at the lower end of Lake Ontario, the rendezyous being 
at Belleville. ie Sou Wane yore met there on Saturday, and on 
Monday the first regatta of the cruise was sailed. 

J FIRST GLASS. ; : 

Ariadne, New. York, 55.98ft.; Atalanta, Brighton, 66.8ft.; Aileen, 
Toronto, 5ift.; Cygnet, Toronto, 48,5ft.; Gen. Gartield, Kingston, 
not measured; Norah, Belleville, 56ft.; Verve, Toronto, 30.8ft.; 
White Wings, Trenton, not measured, but about S0ft,; Eudie, Co- 
bourg, not measured ; Ethel, Oswego, not measured, 

; ‘ ; SECOND CLASS. F 

Gracie, Kingston ——tt,; Iolanthe, Belleville, 38ft.; Laura, Kings- 
ton thi Minnie A., Gananoque, 26ft.; Mollie, Hamilton, 25.20f6.; 
Surprise, Trenton, 3?.6f1.; Vision, Cobourg, not measured. 
fe The following account of the race is from our correspondent, 

‘Port Tack? : 

Belleville, Ont,, July 31.—The eleventh annualregatta of the Bay 
of Quinte Y. C., which was sailed over the usual course yesterday, 
was the greatest success in the number and quality of the com- 
petitors that the club has ever had. ‘The starters in the firstclass, 
over 28ft. corrected length, numbered ciglrt of the fastest craft on 
fresh water; in the second class, over 25{t. amd Under 38ft., five; 
and in the third class, under 25ft,, seyen, The wind was, unfor- 
tunately, light, but the beauty of the spectacle was unharmed by— 
that part, as all the fleet were enabled to carry their kites, which 
pave them a fine appearance. The result in the first class was a 
glorious surprise, aS nobody supposed that the Norah could beat 
the Atalanta, even with time allowance, but she did so to the ex- 
tent of 18m, 1214s, beyond allowance. The idea alzo that the 
White Wings, a new craft of medinm size, half finished in hulland 
so hastily got ready that sho had only been under calvas twice 
before the race was started, yet she won third prize very easily. 
She will evidently be a dangerous one in her class, Tt is only 
necessary to state that Norahand Atalanta at once ran away from 
their followers, and that the former, having obiained the lead 
before the first buoy, kept on mcreasing it every foot of the way- 
The start was, as the figures show, a very fine one, atid the wind 
was so light that topsails had to be shifted only once, The official 
figures are as follows: 


Start, Finish. Elapsed, Corrected. 

IWGTHD ete ea teen 1 02 17 4°59 20 3 57 03 -8 49 21 
Atalanta........-......- 1 02 0984 5 17 25 415 1544 415 1. 
White Wings........... 1 08 1784 5 42 09 4 38 5134 4 22 364 
OVETGbS. Soest 1 01 35 5 48 8b 4 47 00 4 42 82 
BUIGOD ..4- eye te ere == 1 02 49 5 43 20 4 40 31 4 34 58 
Arjadne....... ae _-.1 00 00 5 49 Ot 4 49 04 4 4] 22 
Gatfieldy 2) bikees.ces 21 03 0534 Not timed. 

Wervets ie eee! 1 03 5734 Not timed. 


Atalanta allows Aileen 5in. 33s., Norah 7m, 42s., Ariadne 7m, 42s., 
Cygnet 14m. 28s,, White Wings 16m. 15s,, Garfield 21m, 163,, Verve 
26m. 1238, Norah thus beats Atalanta 18m. 124s. actual and 25m. 
5414s. corrected time. Atalanta wins second by 7m. 21s., and White 
Wines beats Cygnet 10m, 414s. 

_In the scond class there was another suprise in the victory of the 
little Minnie A., of Gananoque, a craft which was built here sey- 
eral year's ago by Mr, John Addinn who, although a professional 
yachtsman, i8 an amateur rule-of-thumb designer. Mer victory, 
however, was the result more of mistuke and accident than any- 
thing else, though the wind was just what she wanted. The start 
in this class, although there were but five starters, was very sloy- 
enly, Laura being handicapped 1634s, and Tolanthe 1m. 9s. The latter, 
which came out the day before the race with anew stern and new 
mainsail, jib and foresail, very soon ran into second position and 
Was within alength or two of the Gracie at the first mark, but 
standing too far to windward for the second mark she lost nearly 
a mile and let the others up again. When hauled on the wind it 
was found thatthe experiments worked badly. She steered vey 
hard and worse than all, her new stern was found to haye leake 
so badly that the water was up over her cabin floor. In this plight 
she was of course beaten, but made asplendid fight. The times 
are as follows} 


Start. Finish. Elapsed. Corrected, 
Wikorheht swe We or OP ARES Ol re 1 28 18 5 00 QU 3.51 47 317 14 
ete Pen ee rm .1 29 00 4 47 50 318 15 3 18 15 
Tolanphe -;.--.5 1 29 00 4 49 9984 3 20 3934 8 20 3934 - 
Gtacie,....... OUST 00 ABB 3884 B26 263g BBB 2084 
IVIGILGs). 6 Mas secu eee lL BT 4% Not timed 


Tolunthe and Laura measure the same, 36.75. They allow Gracie, 
34.5ft., about 3m., and Minnie A., 26.Sft., 1dm. dds. The Minnie 
thus wins by the narrow margin of Im. 1s., or deducting handicap 
at starting, 4414s., and Laura beat Tolanthe 2m. 14%s, 

The third class race was shorn of inferest by the contest betaveen 
the bigger yachts. The Mischief, of Toronto, won first, Hulme’s 
entry second, and Laporite’s third. , : ‘ 

The prizes were presented at a supper to the visitors in the eve- 
ning, when all professed their delight with their reception and 
with the cruise, and promised to yisit us next year. The regatta 
was managed by Com, W, H. Biggar, Captain C..5, Hostage and 
Messrs. Corby, McKinnon and Ponton, Regatta Committee. 


BEVERLY Y. C. 
HE 111th regatta, second championship, was sailed at Swamp=- 
scolt, July 31. The club had unusually bad luck in the way of 
weather; the entry was a very good one, 23 boats, but the da 
opened with rain and a flat calm, making it Impossible to reac! 
starting point except by rowing, and to all uppearances making ib 
hopeless to start the race. The start was adverused for 1? o'clock, 
but it was 1 when a very light air struck in, and éven then stake- 
boats which had started home befere were not near their po tions, 
so course was changed and boats went round Ege Rock and the 
Little Nahant stakeboat, 5 miles, : 

Witch had a-walk over for a prize and auch icen wes the same for 
pennant; but the catboat race was close an interesting. In second 
class, Hoiden did best on the beat to Egg Rock, but overstood ta 
the eastward, and Peri picked a gooddeal by a ac alee After 
rounding they hada lutfing match close up to the Nahant shore, 
but after rounding stakeboat Hoiden did best and won pretty 
easily. In third class there was not wind enough for Dolphin, and 
she fell astern; Bluebell footed with Psyche and pointed closer, 
having a lead of some 8 or 10 lengths at the rock, which was 
ronnded thus—Witch, Hoiden, Peri, Bluebell, Psyche, Pixy, Nixie 
Dolphin, after rounding with the wind way aft. Psyche gained 
and Bluebell had to resort to a lulling match before reaching - 
stakeboat; she got the best of it and rounded just ahead, but. 
Psyche closed on her at once,and both were soon jammed on the 
wind at right angles to their course; at this play Bluebell was the - 
better, and Psyche finally bore oif for honie on Bluebell’s lee quay- 
ter, he rear boats had gained in the meantime, and Pixy had 
passed both. 4 

Both passed Pixy again, when another lufing match took place 
with same result, Pixy again passing both, and scon being passed 
again; but close to the line Psyche tried it a fourth time and Pixy 
crossed ahead, Bluebell leading Psyche 4s, The summary was: 

SECOND CLASS SLOOPS. > 


Witch, B. B. Crowninshield...... Out. 22.6 1 33 64 126 26 
SHCOND-CLABS CATS. 

Hoiden, Com, Dexter...,.....2+-...5-5 23.00 1 45 59 1 88 32 
‘| Peri, Henry Parkman......-.::-.. 20. 07 1 48 44 1 40 02 

Pixy, FP. W. Ghandler..... ..... ith 21.10 Daten 43 46 

Nixie, A. L. Cochrame....-\.--...-..+: a1.02 Withdrawn. 

; THIRD- CLASS. 

Bluebell, W. Lloyd Jeffries,.,,..-....- 18.07 1 46 54 1 36 41 

Psyche, H.M, Sears.....- sii reser me. | 19.04 1 4658 1 27 20 

Dolphin, Raz OUP ses 134 sete oe 18.03 | 157 12 1 47 03 

Witch, Hoiden, Bluebell take firsts; Peri and Psyche second; 


Witch takes and holds pennant; Bluebell takes pennant bearing 
Dolphin, BUUE WitH A GOLD CASTLE. 


A CRUISE IN A STEAM LAUNCH,—A long cruise in a steam 
Jaunch has lately been made by two young gentlemen, Messrs. 
Bradford B. MeGregor and J. Tomlinson, Jr., of Marmaroneck, 
N. ¥. On June 15 they started in the launch Daphne, 48ft. bin. by 
&ft, Gin,, with two assistants as engineer and crew, Passing down 
the Hast River.and into the Hudson they ran to Troy, thence inte 
the Evie Canal, where a pilot well versed in the language and man- 
ners of the natives conducted them pay to Buffalo, Thence they 
went to Port Colborne, through the Welland Canal into Lake. 
Ontario, calling at Toronto, Kingston, Alexandria Bay, Ogdens- 
burg and Montreal. Prom the St. Lawrence the little hoat turned 
homeward down the Richelieu River and Lake Champlain te, the 
Hudson, and on July 24 finished their journey of nearly 2000 miles. 
Eyery evening the boat laid up in some safe anchorage while the 


coast. The ~ crew slepb and lived on board. 


5, 1886.) 


FOREST | AND STREAM. 


35 


WOMEN AS SAILORS. 
cellent sailors. You may have seen cruising inthe Lower Bay 
New York harbor.a large schooner yacht with a handsome gray 
haired lady at the wheel, who manages her cratt like pany Oh salt, 
Lhaye seen hor, and I haye been told that the wives of about halt 
a dozen members of the N.Y. ¥. C. are as handy on board the 
yachts as their husbands, , 
Owners of ships forbid, following an old theory, that, captains 
take their wives out to sea, because they areafraid the wife would 
demand some of the husband’s attention when the shiptequires all 
ofit. This theory is unfounded and happily has many opponents. 
T remember the case of the freizht steamer Edgar, bound from the 
Sonegal to London. A feyer breaking out on board laid low the 
whole crew, excepting the captain and {he mate. These two men 
took charge of the engine room, while the captain’s wife steered, 
Ti she had not aiueae ber ability to do so the ship would have been 


lost. : : 

During the first days of the California gold feyer the heroical 
Mary Patten sailed round Cape Horn with her husband. He fell 
ill and his brave wifa took his place on the quarier-deck, Mie crew 

- Was composed of land lubbers, who could not tell the difference 
between a sextant and a molasses jug, the mate being no better. 
Mrs, Patten kept the log, took the stm, and led the ship without 


misadventure to San Francisco, nursing hey husband when below 


and off duty. ; ; , 

The fact that the British brig Cleotus was navigated by a, Miss 
Betsie Miller for many years, is not less remarkable, Her father 
was anowner of ships al Saltcoats. Having no sons, he took the 
daughter into his business, and was frequently accompanied by 
her when business broughs him,to the docks, She gathered so 
much information concerming ships and navigation, and imbibed 
such a desire for a genuine sailor's life that “papa” made her cap- 
tain of the Cleotus, a yessel which he had specially built for her, 
Wor more than twenty years she navigated her crait m the waters 
of the continent and on the stormy coasts of Great Britain, con- 
stantly besieged by and refusing the offers of seamen, who had 
been fascinated by her courage, After her father’s death she re- 
tired from the sea to take charge of his business. ; 

The partly historical, partly romantic accounts of female pirates 
ave equally interesting, Alwilda, daughter of the Gothie King 
Synardus, had been destined by hor father to become the wife of 
Alf, the heir to the throne of Denmark. Alwilda was so opposed 
to this union that she gathered a following of youthful amazons, 
with whom, diseuised as seamen, she left ‘her home to follow thé 
sea in true Viking style. Always brave and frequently successful, 
she encountered one day & band of pirstes mourning the death of 
their captain, She proposed to them that they should join her, and 
her band, thus increased, became the terror of the coast, Hinally 
it was decided to destroy the band, commanded by a pretty but 
unknowntemale captain, and Alf, the.refused lover, was ordered 
to proceed against her with aformidable fleet. They met in the 
Bay of Finland; Alwilda ran alongside of the Admiral's ship and 
the fight began. One-half of the pirates were Killed and Alwilda 
herself had to sirrender to Alf, She was recognized when forced 
to doff her armor and helmet. The prince, thoroughly surprised, 
had won by his bravery fhe respect of the piratical beauty, and to 
clinch matters she ended by marrying the man who had conquered 
her. A food subject for an opera. , 

Wot less romantic is the following case: Mary Beed, an Hneglish 
girl, was put into boy’s clothes by her mother, that her youth might 
be free from the cares and wants which the mother had suffered. 
Mary at first entered sei'vice as valet, then she went as volunteer 
into the Guands, Walling in love with another volunteer, she con- 

~fessed her sex and was married ta him in presence of the whole 
regiment, The husband dying a few years later, Mary donned 
men’s clothing again and went fo sea. Captured by pirates, she 
joined their band and—fcll in love once more. . . 

The man. of her heart became embroiled in a quarrel with a ship- 
mate, and Mary feared for his life. Not being wellable to prevent 
a duel, Mary Sabet a quarrel with the same adyersary of her 
lover, compelled him to fight, and vanquished him two hours be- 
fore the time at which he was to meet the lover, She had in the 
meéantine confessed her sex to the latter, and ss a proper end of 
this chapter in her career she was married to him by the priest of 
an isolated island. The man was subsequently killed, and Mary 
joined the crew of the celebrated pirate, Captain Rackman, who 
was accompanied by another female, Anne Bonney, also a former 
sailor and pirate. Mary had again donned male dress, and through 
her bravery and ability rose high in the estimation of her com- 

 panions, : 

Captain Rogers, of the Royal Navy, captured the brigantine 
commanded by Rackman, aud taking her to Port Royal, Jamaica, 
the whole crew was sentenced to the gallows. Mary, however 
disclosed her sex, and might have escaped if a fever had not 
ended her adventurous life. Rackman and eight of his compan- 
ions were executed; the fate of Anne Bonney is unknown.—Trins- 
lated from “Aho” by Fior da Lice. 


FAIR PLAY IN THE CUP RACES. 


Ww. are glad to believe that yachtsmen on both sides are ready 
to yisw the coming races ina fair and impartial spirit, and 
to accept defeat if it comes without complaint or grumbling, as 
Genesta’s owner did last season; and in the interests of fair sport 
we can only regret the mischievous attempt to cover wp a possible 
defeat by a letter in the lastissue of the London Fietd from Mr, 
_ David Reed, Jr., of New Jersey, a gentleman whose writings last 
year on the same subject will beremembered, Our own preference 
for the cutter is so well known that we may yenture to criticise this 
Jetier without any suspicion of prejudice; 

Sir—Now that the Galatea is actually on the way here, will you 
permit me to encroach a little on your valuablespace in connection 
with the past and coming struggle for the so-called America’s Cup? 
The editor of the New York Herald, in yesterday’s issue, says: 
“Few people in England, whose opinions are worth haying, ave 
sanguine enough io anticipate that the Galatew is good enough to 
take home the America Cap. Atter the Genesta’s failure it became 
eyident that only an exceptionally fast vessel could hope to suceess- 
fully compete with the American flyers.” Now, 1 beg to assure my 
fellow connirymen that the Galatea, or atiy ordinary British cut- 
ter, is plenty good enough (to use an Americanism) for the purpose, 
if the conditions were “a fair field and no favor,” but all the same, 
you must not expect the Galatea or any boat you send, to be more 
successtul than was the Genesta. As to the American flyers, let 
meé just state here,for the benefit of your readers who may not 
know, that, in the late regatta of the New York Y.C., the so-called 
flyers (the Puritan, the Atlantic and the Mayflower) were placed 
behind a cutter (the Bedouin) which the Genesta could admittedly 
vanquish, and it was by a mere prearranged class division that 
the other flyer, the Priscilla, was not also placed after the cutter. 
The corrected times for the racé in question were: Priscilla, 
5.59.45; Bedouin, 6,07,19; Atlantic, 6.12.55; Puritan, 6.22.00; May- 
flower, 6.34.31; this latter being also beaten by the little 
Hneglish cutter’ Clara with a record of 6.29.12, ‘while the 
famous Gracie could not finish under 6:46.09, and it was not catter 
weather either, being, as is almost general at yacht races here; 
only sufficient to make a good drifting match, cit New England 
waters on the same day, June 17, two cutters headed the fleet in 
the Dorchester regatta, the English cutter Stranger leading the 
Yankee cutter Huron by 8min. 3sec., and both cutters leaving all 

the sloobs halfan hour behind. I only mention these matters: to 
sliow your readers that they musi not judge as to the comparative 
methods of cutters and sloops, eyen for these waters, by any per- 
formance in the America Cup races. Certainly cutters are not so 
suitable for the shallow waters and Renerally stagnant atmos- 
phere here as are the skimming dishes; but then these conditions 
do not prevail on your side, and should not affect you at all. It is 
well enough understood here that if once that Cup crosses the 
ocean again, there is small hope of ever getting it back, and that is 
~ why the Yankees will not agree to any of the changes in place, etc., 
of sailing the match suggested by Mr. Beavor Webb, In the case 
of the Genesta, it was to an unprejudiced person simply anh engi- 
neered affair all through. Vachtsmen on our side must not think 
—unless by the rarest good luck—of beating a skimming dish with 
a cutter when the course to be sailed over is inside. The Bay is 
full of shoals and knolls, tides and currents, and so on, so that «ven 
in charge of skillful pilots many a yessel finds itself suddenly 
landed on terra firma without a moment's warning. Even the New 
York Heraid bas the grace to sugzest that the races should be 
sailed outside, as Mr. Webb desired; but the club committee were 
too wide awake for that, if the Cup must go to England it will not 
be their fault. Itis a pity the Galatea, accepted the terms at all. 
She may win, of course—there is no absolute impossibility in it— 
hut the chances are seemingly all against her, she is han icapped 
alloyer. Should she be unsuccessful, as was last year the finest 
yacht that ever floated in these waters, I trust Englishmen will 
‘wease to Challenge for the Cup till the Yankees see fit to meet them 
in a fairer spirit. Let the Cup be sailed for at a season when there 
is probability of some wind, and over a fairly navigable 
course; or, it the Yankees will not consent to these conditions, 
let them keep the Cup. When the Genesta was here, after the 
America Cup farces were over, she sailed three races. In the first 
she hada crowd of competitors, including the famous Guvacie, ad- 
 TMhittedly the best Yankee sloop before Puritan was put together, 
and also including a little boat which beat an ‘American fiyer” in 


» Bikey cases, not many, women have proved themselves ex-— 
of 


the late regatta, Well, there was no engineering about that race, 
ait was a fair, 

oul of sight. Next race was found to Grenton's Reet, a lon 
86a aftair, so all the yachts squirmed ont of if except the 
heavy weather was expected. “he weatherdid prove pretty bad, 
but the cutter won easily. 


jt with the Hnelish cutter. 


esta carne 


the Genesta, when all the other yachts selfishly held back rather 


than take a beati ne, Of course the Puritan dared not try conelu- 
Sions again, as her reputation was at stake and could not safely be 
5 d it wagas well at any rate she did not goon the 
Brenton’s Reef excursion, as even the small sum she actually 
brought at auction would hardly have been offered for a disman- 


ventured, an 


tled wreck. 


Let me beseech of my fellow countrymen to stick to their cutters 
in spite of all _resul{s one way or another of these so-called inter- 
national matches; and lét me say, in conclusion, that cutters will 
have ua long léase of fayor with you if you will only stick to them 
till one of the Yankee skimming dishes goes over, and thras times 


Tunning cleans you all ot, asthe Genesta did the flat bottoms 
here, Davin Rupp, JR. 
HourRTH AVENUE, ROSELLE, N, J., June 29, 


The gist of this rather disconnected epistle is 1 statement that 
the New York Y. GC, “engineerad” the races to secure a victory for 
their own boat; in other words, that they used unfair means fo 
As we have in the past 
criticised theiv actions pretty freely, we can say a word on the 
The club course we have condemned 
as not suitable for a match vace, and now we believe that the club 
ismaking an error by holding to in, but last year Genesta was 
fairly beaten over the course through Puritan being faster in light 
paltry winds, and her loss of sixteen minutes was due to fluky 
This year the club haye 
agreed to bar certam portions of the course at Mr, Beayor Webb's 
It is the club course and they have a perfect right to 
only one race over it, hut Mr, Reed carefully ignores the fact that 
two out of three races are to be sailed over a fair and open course 
at sea. To go to Marblehead or Newport would entail a loss of 


defeat, Genesta and to retain the Cup. 


‘other side with good grace, 


winds rather than the shoal waters. 


supeestion. 


tine and expenditure of money which the club cannot be expected 
to make, 
tides and fluky winds it isnot one for an important match 
Ber aTEe generally lies with the leading yacht, be she 

board. 


must have ab times 20ft. for eflicient working. A serious objection 


to the course is that the attendant yessels will hamper the follow- 


ing boat, but if Galatea can round buoy 6 well ahead coming in, 
she will gain, not lose, by this. 

The tenor of the entitve letter infers that all the races are to be 
sailed over this course in light weather, bet the truth is that the 
date has been made as late as possible in deference to Lieutenant 
Henn’s suggestion last year, and that two out of three taces will 
be sailed over an open sea couse in September, when there should 


be plenty of wind. With no special love for the centerboard type 


and a belief inthe Saperiority of the cutter as a sea-going yacht, 
we can at the same time condemn the criticism of Puritan as a 
skimming-dish and the probabilities of her being a dismantled 


wreck after a race outside as utter nonsense, Mr. David Reed and 
the Saturday Review to the contrary notwithstanding, Probably 


wetoler have ever heard of Vesta’s midwinter passage at racing 
speed. 

a is only too well known that if the Cup goes abroad there is no 
chance of retaking it under a rule which virtually agstimes that 
Galatea is 7}4ft, deep and Puritan 11ft,, and while such conditions 
are imposed on American yachts the less we hear about British 
fair play the better. 


‘see the trophy placed where only one certain type of boat could 


ever hope to win it, so that international contests must virtually 


cease, aS far as it is concerned, 


The figures given ahove prove absolutely nothing, as the race 
was all Hukes and drifts, Past as she is, no one believes that Clara 
ean come within a few minttes of Puritan, and inthe HW, Y. OC. race 
none of the boats mentioned were init with the three big ones, being 
Fortunately Americans are no longer building skim- 
ming dishes, and if we were there is no danger of their ‘cleaning 
out” the British fleet in home waters, as in the first place they 
would have to carry an unjust handicap from larger boats, and. in 
the second they would not be allowed even the fair play of entering 


far astern. 


the races. 


ANOTHER “YACHTING ACCIDENT.” 


HE great reforms in our yachting fleet and the general preva- 


lence of healthier ideas and more correct knowledge haye of 


late given erounds for the hope that the terrific calamities that 
mar the history of American yachting for the past ten years have 
not been entirely without their important lessons; that the need- 
less waste of human life on the Mohawk, Sophia, Mystery, Coming 
and scores of smaller craft has not been entirely without 1ts warn- 
ings, but that those who yenture afloat, and still more those who 
take the ignorant and confiding with them, would pay some regard 
to the dictates of ordinary common sense and prudence. Within 
achting world was 


the decade that has barely expired since the 


shocked by the terrible tragedy of the Mohawk there have been 


many similar calamities, but none so fatal in results, so sad in all 
surroundings or so totally inexcusable as that which occurred last 


Friday. The main facts are easily told; indead given the results, 
the premises might be laid down without further knowledge. 


out all our summer months, especially after aterm of extreme 
heat; a squall preceded by plain warnings which Were disregarded. 
The vessel with a large spread of sail is struck without steerage 


way, the jib Jams and cannot be lowered; there is a moment of 
suspense, and she is on her beam ends with seven passengers, six 


of them ladies, imprisoned underwater in her cabin, none of them 
to emerge alive. : 


The vessel, though not a yacht, was in use at the time by a pleas- 


ure party who liad chartered her, She was _a little trading 
schooner, the Sarah Craig, built in 1884 at, Patchogue, L. I. (from. 
which port she hailed), by Elisha Sexton and Edwin Post, and as 
will be seen from the dimensions, one of the worst of her class, the 
famous American shoal, wide centerboard boat: Length on L. W. hh, 
47ft,, beam 19ft. Gin,, hold 5ft,, draft 4ft. bin,, tonnage?7 tons, ballast, 
about 6 tons of sand. She is schooner rigged, with lofty lower 
masts, short topmasts, mainmast well forward, long main boom 
and single jib working on a traveler. She is commanded by Capt. 
Hdward Ruland, of Patchogue, with a mate, cook, and two extra 
colored cooks, five in all. During the winter she was trading up 
and down the coast as far as North Carolina, carrying oysters, and 
lately has been carrying fruit. When in Philadelphia lately, un- 
loading watermelons, she was chartered for a eruise of ten days at 
the rate of $13 per day, by Mr. M. $. Bulkley, of that city, and on 
July 27 she sailed down the Delaware with a party of 8 ladies andh 
gentlemen on board, beside her crew. 

The Recs organized by the young men, Messrs. Z%. W. Jor- 
dan, M.S. Bulkley, Alfred Potter, Frank Hall and Chester Clarke. 
All of them were young business men and not yachtsmen. The 
ladies were Mrs. T. W. Stevens, Mrs. Bulkley, Mrs, H, A. Askin, 
Misses Mary Stevens, Jessie McClure, Bessie and Emma Merritt, 
and Maud H. Rettew. The accommodations of the boat were ot a 
Taost limited kind, a cabin about 11ft. square and 5ft. high, the 
house being 27in, aboye deck. In this were a berth and locker on 
each side, three windows, each 1ft. high and 2ft. long, protected by 
heavy iron bars, and a companion aft on the port side of the center 
line, with double doors and three steps to the cabin. A small 
bulkhead door gave access to the main hold, with less than 5ft, 
headroom and unfurnished. Here cots were spread on the flat 
floor for the gentlemen and the crew, while the cooking was done 
forward. Two large hatches gave access to the hold. The party 
engaeed their own cooks, and the regular cook did duty as “crew.” 

Wednesday was spent at Cape May, and on Thursday Atlantic 
City was reached, where Mrs, Bulkley and Miss McClure left, the 
party. Six new arrivals were expected, but they did not appear, 
and on Friday at 7 A, M. the boat was under way for Sandy Hook 
and New York, Aftera pleasant day the Hook was maached about 
6 P.M., and after supper all were on deck when a little rain fell 
and the ladies, with several of the gentlemen, went below. The 
Warnings of a squall had been visible there as in all the vicinity of 
New York for some time, but the only preparation for it was to 
brail up the small foresail, leaving jib and mainsail set. The ves« 
sel lay in a flat calm without steerage way, when a squall] was seen 
coming from §,W, The captain at once ordered the jib down, but 


aera sailing matoh, and the Genesta left them all 

deep 
aunt- 
less, a big schooner, which thought she could beat the Genesta, as 


; The third and last race was also a long 
one, and only the Dauntless, true to hér name, ventured to contest 
The pilof.ofthe Dauntless vowed he 
would tow the Genesta home, but somehow he seemed to have 
missed her, 28 no trace of the schooner was visible when the Gen- 

1ed her last, cup. Idonot remember when the Dauntless 
got back, but if must have been some time between then and now, 
as She appeared asa crack boat in the late regatta, to get beaton 
again by the little Mnglish cutter Clara, Now I do not disparage 
the Dauntless one bit. Sho is a good boat as Yankee boats go, and 
her ownerisa gentleman and asportsman, and showed it by his 
action in coming forward on both occasions so as to make arace for 


Our objections to the course are mainly that, with its 

as the 
keel or 
With the shoal spots barred oui this year, the disad- 
vantages of the keel hoat will be decreased, and it must be remem- 
bered “also that she draws at_no time over 18ft., while her rival 


Believing in the superiority of the cutter 
over the old American type, we have looked for a eutter victory in 
‘these vaces, and while we should rejoice over sucha vindication of 
our position for many years, we should at the same time regret to 


A. 
vessel of extreme beam, limited draft, lofty rig anda little loose 
sand for ballast is struck by a squall such as we are used to through- 


| before it eauld be stowed the wind filled it and jammed the banks 


so that it would not lower, The captain lashed the wheel hard 
down and van forward to assist, when 0 heavy blow struck the 
boat and laid her on her beam ends. A second squall, heavier 
than the first, bore her still further down, until the gand ran to 
leeward, and she filled completely, Im the cabin were fhe ladies 
and Mr: Clarke, but the doors jammed and the companion was 
partly under water, , ‘ ; . 

A long aud very severe storm of wind and rain, with large hail- 
stones, prevented any action on the part of those om deck, who 
were obliged to hang to the bulwarks, standing on the edge of the 
hatch coaming, the deck being nearly vertical. The captain made 
some attempts to breale in the honse top, but could not accom- 
plish it, and the force of the storm made it impossible to do more 
than cline ta the rail, After atime pilot boat No.5 sent a yal, 
but none of the men would leave the wreck. The mate was sent 
to a tug now in sight, the Geo. W. Pride, but she had a dredge in 
tow witli a crew of 50n hoard, and declined to allow it to go adrift, 
Soon the tuzs Wm. Cramp and B, P, Haviland appeared and made 
fast to the schooner, towing her in 10 the Government Pier at the 
Hook. None of the men would Jeave her until it was evident that 
no further sid would ayail tosave theiririends, | : 

Early next morning Captain Thomas Seully, of the Haviland, 
entered the cabin and worked bravely for three hours, staying 
under water as long as possible at each dive, until he had, secured 
all the bodies but Miss Merritt's, which was not found until later. 
The bodies were removed to Philadelphia, The schooner was finally 
welived by a steam lighter and towed to Tebo’s Pier, South Brook- 

yn. ; ‘ 
She presented a sorry siglit when pumped out, everything being 
buried in amass of wet sand to lesward, shoes, parase Is, books, 
letters, Canned goods, yalises, and quantities of other articles. She 
is still sound and has sustained apparently no yery Serious damage- 

Remembering all that they have recently passed through and the 
heroi¢ manner in which they stayed by the craft and declined all 
chances to leave her until the last, it is very hard to sit in judg- 
ment on the survivors, but no such affain as this happens without 
good and sufficient cause, and to let 1 pass without notice would 
only lead to a repetition. On the water as on land there are yerit- 
able accidents which happen in spite of all human care and skill; 
some collisions, failure of gear or cables, striking hidden obstruc- 
tions; but no such excuse can be advanced in this case, and’ the 
capsize of the Sarah Craig must be placed beside that of the 
Mohawk, the Sophia and the Grayling, as directly due to ignorance 
of the plainest laws of designing, and carelessness in handling a 
most dangerous type of boat, The promoters of the party were 
young men, not sailors or yachtsmen, and inexperienced in all per- 
taining to vessels. A single glance at the boat they chose would 
convince any boating man of her entire unfitness in every way for 
such a purpose, but in ignorance of any danger they blindly selected 
her as the bearer of such precious freleht. . ; 

Of Captain Ruland’s bravery and coolness all speak in the high- 
est terms, and to himit isdue that more lives were not lost. On 
him, however, must rest the responsibility for taking aboard such 
a yessel a party relying solely.on him and his knowledge of his 
craft; and yet there can be no dowbt that in this case he erred only 
through ignorance and ovev-confidence. He believed firmly in his 
eraft last week, he believes just as firmly in her to-day. She had 
never capsized before and he did not expect her tothen, Blind to 
the, obvious failings of a shoal, unballasted and overrigged craft, 
ignorant of all the principles of stability and flotation and still at 
a loss to tinderstand how a vessel with so much beam could cap- 
size he regards the occurrence as due solely to a wind of greater 
force than usual and that would have treated any vessel as it did 
his. In such « case itis hard to blame the indiyidual, we can only 
lament the widespread ignorance and disregard of the teachings 
of competent authorities, which in this, as in other cases, has re- 
sulted in. the sacrifice of innocent and trusting persons. ; 

The neglect of the plain warnings of the squall and of the obyi- 
ous preparations which should have followed them is most culpa- 
ble, considering the Jarge party in bis charge. Working the coast 
with a erew of seamen such risks are a daily matter and a man be- 
comes hardened to them, but with a dozen helpless passengers dea- 
pendent solely on his skill such carelessness becomes criminal. 

Perhaps the most blame in the whole matter attaches to those 
who, while fully competent to judge, haye persistently championed 
the cause of the wide, beamy, “seaworthy” centerboard boat, and 
who for ends of their own haye opposed the reforms now se gen- 
éral in the direction of depth and less beam. ‘lo their false teach- 
ings is due much of the ignorance and misapprehension of nature’s 
laws which has kept in use for pleasure purposes these floating 
coins. The shoal draft, beamy centerboard boat is a necessity in 
America; with our shoal harbors and streayns commerce is only 
possible by their aid. They have a function in our domestic econ- 
omy; and so has a powder mill or a dynamite factory. In their 
proper place when used for inland commerce and manned by 
protessional crews accustomed to them, who know and undertake 
the risks as a matter of business, a8 a man works in a powder mill, 
they fill a legitimate purpose, Sometimes the one capsizes, some- 
times the other blows up. Neither can well be dispensed with and 
on one thinks of condemning them. The trouble arises when they 
are diverted from their proper purpose; in which case, to carry 
out the parallel, the person who takes a party who are utterly 
ignorant of any danger afloat in such adeath-trap as the wide, 
shoal, badly ballasted yacht or boat, is as directly answerable for 
the consequences as though he had taken them tor a pleasant 
picnic to the vicinity of a powder mill or under the root of a 
dynamite factory, 


SHARPIOS ON LAKE GCHAMPLAIN.—The Rev. W. H. #H. 
Mutray, better known to our readers by his familiar soubriquet of 
“Adirondack” Murray, is now located at Burlington, Vt., on Lake 
Champlain,’ With its noble waters close at hand he has gone into 
yachting, and is now industriously promoting the building of cheap, 
roomy sharpies, for use on the Jake, Several are building for 
residents of Burlington, and it is expected that a laree fleet will 
follow as they become better known. The following description of 
one, written by Mv. Murray, we copy from the Boston Herald: 
“Length over all, 60ft,; depth, 4ft, amidships; extreme width of 
deck, 12ft.; length of centerboard, 16ft.; width, Stétt.; distance 
between masts, 30ft.; sail area, 200yds.; length of feremast alft,; 
length of mainmast, 47ft. The sails are laced to small booms, or the 
Sprit can be used. The sails can be of strictly “mutton leg” shape 
or ‘clubbed’ in form, which is desirable when a large spread of 
eanyas is demanded, because it allows a large Sail area, and at the 
same time, keeps the major section of the sail low down, where the 
Wind pressure should be located. These boats are decked and 
stayed in hard woods, oak, cherry, bireh, or southern pine. White 
pine is of course allowable, but is soft and liable to be marred by - 
indentations, The sides are of white pine plank, 2m. in thickness, 
Sin, wide, and from 16 to 20ft. in length. Such plank work is éasily 
shaped, and makes a strong boat. Bottom of southern pine, finest 
quality, 2in. thick and Gin. wide. Stem piece of hest white oak, 
with plenty of size toit. Fourteen feet abaft the stem is the front 
of the cabin. Length of cabin tosuitseryice. Iffer home sailing, 
it ¢an be 12ft., divided amidships into two apartments, one for 
ladies and the other for gentlemen. Iront section of each apart- 
ment, says 4x5, is fitted with a lavatory like a Pullman car, 
Height of cabin, 6f(. in the clear, This gives elevation of sides 
above deck line say 2ft. These sides to be built in two or three 
panels which can be opened inward in fair weather, and buttoned 
to cabin root. Thecabin is thus converted at will into a charming 
sitting recom, in which ladies and childyven can be protected from 
the sun, and yet enjoy the sight of water and mountains beyond, 
It the boat is intended for cruising, the cabin can be made longer, 
say 22ft, This would still leave a large eoekpit, and accommodate 
a party of a dozen with berths and tables for sleeping and eating, 
whether the weather was fairorfoul. The table leaf can be hinged 
to the centerboard case so as to hang vertically to it, and takes up 
no room when not in use. Berths or bed frames made of wicker, 
bxxtt., are hinged to the cabin sides, and like the table, hang 
pendant when notin use. Cook’s galley, immediately ahead of the 
cabin, is entered by a hatch of large size, say 8xtft., built to be slid 
forward in close fitting grooves, so that in rough weather it would 
be practically water-tight. Cabin to be of quartered oak, or cherry, 
or any desirable wood.” 

HULL Y. C. CRUISH.—The cruise of the Hull Y, C, was bezun 
on Saturday, when twenty yachts started from the anchorage for 
Marblehead. The flagship, Silvie, was at anchor, and when she 
fired a gun at 1) A. M. the fleet started past in the following order: 
Steam yacht Annie S., Fred Pope, Schooner yachts Adrienne, 0, 
S. Lancaster, and Vit, ex-Com. W. H. Crane, Sloops Active, Chas, 
Kenny; Zepho, A. S. Kilburn; Posey, KR, §. Hunt; Rambler, J, J. 
Henry; Hera, Rear-Com, George R. Howe; Nimbus, J. J, Souther; 
Nebula, Clarence J ones; Carmen, Vice-Com. B. L.M. Tower; Vens 
ture, H. G. Neal; Optic, G.S. Hutchinson; Seabird, C. Iu, Joy; Ida, 
Emily aud Helen, and the catboat Gisela, Herbert Aborn, Mar. 
blehead was reached with yery little wind, at 8:30 P. M., and the 
fleet anchored all night. Hxpert and Vivian joined the fleet at 
Marblehead, : 


LARCHMONT Y. G.—The oyster boat race held last year by the 
Larchmont ¥. C. proved such a success that it will he Tonnatad 


this season, the date being Aug. 21.8 


BEVERLY Y, C.—The 112th regatta, the third race for Buz- 


zard’s Bay championship, will be sailed off Monument Beach 
August2l atl PM. Lt wi Me ai 


Jt will be open to ¢lub members only, 


86 


GRAVESEND BAY RACES.—A race for catboats was sailed on 
Gravesend Bay on July 31 over a course from a line between two 
stakeboats anchored off Stillwell’s, in Gravesend Bay, to and 
around buoy 138 on the West Bank, thences to and around buoy 15, 
to starting point. Tho summary was : 


Start, Pinieh Elapsed. © ted 
: fart, inish, apsed. Gorrected. 
Jqahors Ge pene es ee tenho “416 89 pou AQ =, ol 33 Bal 1 83 81 
Aida Bender....... .--.24 16 51 5 52 28 1 35 37 1 34 52 
Annie M. -......-.., ....4 16 20 t wa we J 
. CLASS B 

Mary Dillon... 0... 0:3: 418 12 08 85 1 502 1 50 23 
Carrie: 2.1 asic nee 4 17 09 6 09 35 1 52 26 I 62 2244 
EET rat Se A apy 417 05 6 06 11 1 49 06 1 48 41 
MARV Nn 4 17 50 5 58 21 1 40 31 1 89 38% 
DaGhie se... KEELES eS 4 18 06 6 16 43 1 58 387 Ibe 
Si) CS a Sn ae ee 416 25 5 57 04 1 40 40 1 389 17% 
Bore Tomes... : 418 18 5 59 23 1 41 05 1 39 38 

LGR CE Se ecu asl 4-18 45 - 6 18°23 1 59°38 1 67 00 
VS OES oe A ai ee 418 6 12 45 1 53 54 1 51 16% 


18 51 

Ripple wins in Class A, Lillie Class B. The judges were Messrs. 
Carrigan and Whittlesey, of the Brooklyn Y. C. 

CORLETT-TOMLIN MATCHES.—On Aug. 1, the second mateh 
was sailed off Guttenberg, N. J. over a 5-mile triangular course, 
two rounds, in a light §. W. wind. On the second the Tomlin 
fouled the Corlett while the latter was on the starboard tack. 
Later on the Tomlin lost one of her crew and picked him Up again. 
The times were as follows: 


Start. Finish, Elapsed, Corrected. 
Jas. T. Corlett .,.......2 19 52 433 37 218 45 2 11 55 
Poe Toml ee a0. Jb. 2 20 18 4.32 01 2 11 48 211 48 


The Corlett protesis againt the Tomlin for fouling, but no de- 
cision-has yet been made. The judges were Messrs. A. Cameron, 
John Gage-and Frank Oliver, of the Htidson River Yacht Club, 

SHREWSBURY RIVER.—A race was sailed on July 31 on the 
South Shrewsbury in a lightS. W. wind, The summary was: 

FIRST CLASS. 
Teter: Corrected. 


Mascotte, L. Rathbun,,....... ne ae ieee eR Ee 223 3146 2 24 50 

Madd 1, /Jebn Borden... of: o...25))is0cssecteee’ 2 26 10 2.26 10 
SHCOND GLASS. 

Herma bracken, roses. os.osccatisisa woeaeenncesk .2 29 20 2.29.20 | 


The judges were Thos. F. Chadwick and George 0. Miller. The 
third race will be on Aug. 5, 

SALEM BAY Y. C.—On July 81 the Salem Bay Y. C. sailed their 
first regatta of the season ina light'S. E. wind. The summary 
was: 

FIRST OLASS, , 


Length. Elapsed. Corrected. 
Dreadnaught, P. 8. Chase,....... +24. 00.02 3 89 45 8 07 15 
Nettie, T. J. Sargent....... ee es tb 0) 3 50 20 8 12 08 
Cleopatra, G. W. Mansfield........... 84.03 8 50 15 3 21 35 
SECOND OLARSS. 
Witch, Crowninshield................ 23.02 8 08 03 A eee 
THIRD CLASS. 
Comus, J. Newcomb..:....... nt geees 19.01 3 27 45 ree) 


The judges were Clarence Murphy and H. A. Brooks. 


OPEN SWEEPSTAKES RACH AT COMMUNIPAW.—On July 
26 an open sweepstakes race for catboats under 20ft. was sailed over 
the Payvonia Y. C. course, from black buoy between Ellis and 
Bedloe’s Islands, around buoy 17 off Robbin’s Reef, two rounds, 
15milesinall, The start was near Murphy’s bathhouse, Commu- 
nipaw. The starters were Wave, Teaser, Julia, Fedora, Maud F. 
and C, A.Woolsey. The wind was from §, E., blo io fairly during 
the race, and coming out strong on the last round. easer led over 
the course, Julia parted her peak halliards and Fedora and Wave, 
haying started ballast in the light wind at the start, had not 
enough in the breeze ene eres round. The times were: 


Finish, Elapsed. Corrected, 
NSLS oh pa Se a eee 211 16 5 36 20 3 20 13 3 22 18 
iE otehs Oe ae eee ve ek 12 26 § 41 44 3 29 18 8 29 03 
G.-A. Woolsey.......... 212 02 5 49 38 3 37 36 3 37 36 
Av hig oe ee ee ee 210 40 Withdrew. 
LiNel Rgy oe ap 2 11 35 Withdrew. 
SAU ese ays He fat iort ne 2 11 43 Disabled. 


Teaser takes fiye-sevenths of the sweepstakes and Maud F. two- 
Sevenths. The judges were Messrs, John-Govern, W. Reynoldsand 
WN. Schalkenbach, of the Pavonia Y. C. 

GREAT HEAD Y, C.—On July 27 the Great Head Y. C.’held a 
race off Winthrop, the courses being 6 miles for first and second, 
and 4 miles for third class. Owing to shoal water the start was not 
made until 6:30 P, M., the wind being then light 8. W., drapping to 
# calm before the finish. The times were: 


FIRST OLASS. 
Length. Elapsed. Corrected. 

Kali, Woo s TIGR Gs as tae te pe 23.00 126631 1 21 4% 
NelliesD., DB. Dixons... 1.5 coy eee ee es 21.06 126 45 1 2) 41 
Clytie, BE. A. Cook..-....., Fe reer 19.07 1 29 06 1 22 35 
Freya, H. Turnet....... (COR ee LS Sees 23.04 — 1 36 53 1 38 24 
Topsy, a MeGlamh $04 ery ieee ocr 19.03 1 44 32 1 37 42 
Frolic, L, K. Billings..,.....-..+...-.. 28.11 139 44 1 39 44 

SHCOND CLASS. 
Moe; An Maries «i. se sctey senses pay 18,04 11? 07 1 11 48 
Wietor, J. A. Hildrethys..) esses 17.08 1 31 49 1 30 02 
Mirage, — Jordan...,.........0..6005- 17.09 1 32 12 1 80 59 
Idyl,H. Hutchinson.,..... ......--.. 16.09 1 35 19 1 82 59 
Cadet, H, Belcher, .........0.2....065 16.10 1 34 36 1 82 32 
The Pair, Landy & Wagegett......... Withdrawn. 

8-15-81, J. B. M kisah nate Od 1 08 12 107 47 
Topsy, 8~ SBaMASGMS oe estte 8 4 
Annie, R. H. Mitchell......-s00 os 15.08 10815 107 56 
Bufo. Ay Joslin..s ssiueeiiiesece es «15.09 116 19 1 16 05 
AmioliCs Bb) Beleheryceel a nyliece tee 13.08 1 24 3h 1 23.31 


§. Smith and J. H. Hartley. 


NEW YACHTS.—Mr. John 8. Morris, owner of. the Cora, steam 
yacht, will sell her and build a schooner 95ft. 1. w. 1, 24ft. beam 
and 5ft. 6in. in draft for Florida cruising. The model will be made 
by Mz. Phillip Elisworth. Harlan & Hollingsworth, of Wilming- 
ton, are negotiating for the construction of a steam yacht for Mr, 

J, M. Singerly, editor of the Philadelphia Record. 

RIVAL OF MIRANDA—On the evening of August 3 the 
achooner yacht Miranda, lately purchased in England by Mr. G. 
W. 2B. Hill, arrived at Bay Ridge, after a_yoyage of 38 days from 
Cowes. On board was the owner, with Mr. J. Langdon Ward. 
The log shows light winds from the west on the entire yoyage. 
Miranda will refit at once and join the New York Y, C, cruise. 

ONEAGH.—This schooner, which fora year past has been re- 
ported as bound for America, is a veritable Flying Dutchman. 
According to the latest reports she had sailed for New York and 
was due here, but now she has turned up at Southampton from a 


_ eruise to Leath, and after some repairs will resume cruising. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


AMERICAN Y, C.—The Regatta. Committee of the American 
Y.C. has decided that the Atalanta has won all the prizes for 
which she Was entered, and her owner haS.accordingly selected the 
Commodore’s Cup, Yosemite takes the Emery Cup in first clasa, 
Lagonda in the second and Nereid in the third. Inanda wins the 
Haswell Oup and Orienta the prizefornaptha launches, The race 
between Henrietta and Surprise was declaréd to be yoid, each sida 
protesting, 

A STEAM YACHT IN COLLISION—On Jul 28, in Boston har- 
bor, the steam yacht Annie 8. and the ferryboat Hugh O'Brien 
collided, injuring the yacht forward, Each party blames the 
other, but the affair has not yet been officially investigated. 


POOR POPOFFKAS,—A further proof, if further proof were 
wanting, of the wretched sea-going capacities of the circular 
Popoft gunboats of the Russian Nayy was instanced here the other 
day, says the Odessa correspondent of the London News. The 
Nishni Noygorod started from Sebastopol to join one of her con- 
sorts in the evolutions in the Odessa roads, She encountered 
what at the worst I should term a stiff half gale, with a slightly 
choppy 86a, a few hours’ weathering of which sufficed to bother 
and damage her fo such an extent that she was towed back to 
port. Eyen for harbor and coast defense, the unwieldy form and 
virtually unmanageable moyements of this class of gunboat, or 
floutme battery, in any but the smoothest waters, puts the Pop- 
offka out of all serious calculation as an effective fighting arm of 
the Russian Navy. These vessels, designed by Admiral Popoff and 
so much lauded a few years ago, are now considered by all compe- 
tent naval authorities in Russia to be practically valueless, I 
have seen it stated on former occasions in the Russian press that 
they were capable of attaining a speed of 12 knots, but as a matter 
of fact, under the most favorable circumstances, the maximuin 
speed of the Popoffka is from five to six knots only.—Hxchange. 


CORINTHIAN Y. C.—On July 31 a meeting was held to decide 
protests. The first was by Carmen against Bessie, for fouling, on 
July 23, the race postponed from July 10. As both parties desired 
are-sail it was ordered, the date not being fixed. The Petrel’s 
protest against Payette for carrying a professional was allowed, 
and the race was awarded to Petrel. The protest of Myrtle against 
Peri was not decided, as the latter yacht was not represented. As 
it was uncertain whether her owner had been notitied to appear, 
the decision was withheld until this question was decided. 


YOSEMITE.—This steam yacht, s0 well known for the last six 
years, has at length found a purchaser, haying been sold by Messrs. 
Field & Young, the New York yacht brokers, to the Canadian 
government, the price being $50,000. Yosemite was built in 1880 
for Mr, Wm, Belden by John Roach & Soh, at Chester, Pa., and is 
an iron screw steamer of 170ft., l.w.l. After using her for a time, 
during which she made a reputation by sinking a few canal boats 
and cutting in two the steamer Charlotte Vanderbilt, her owner 
failed to make the full payment, and turned her over to Roach 
& Son, since which time she has laid idle, being chartered for a 
short time by Mr. 8. J. Tilden, and lately by Mr. W. E. Connor, 
who entered her in the A. Y, G, race last month. Mr. Connor 
agreed to surrender her at one week's notice, and will return in 
her from Halifax, N.§., at once, after which she will be delivered 
to the agents of her new owners and will return to Canada. 


LAUNCH OF THE DAGMAR.—On July 29, at the yard of 
James Bigler, in Newburgh, was launched a steel screw steamer 
for Mr. George Bech, of Poughkeepsie, owner of the steam yacht 
Marina. The new yacht, designed by Mr. C. D. Miller, is 121ft. over 
all, 98ft. L. W.L., 16ft. 6in, beam, 9ft. 4in. hold, 7ft,6in. draft and 93.25 
tons displacement. Her engine, built by the Wright Engine Com- 

any, of Newburgh, is 12in. and 2lin. by 20in., with a wheel 6ft. in 

iameter and 9ft. pitch, The coil boiler ia Sft. Gin. in diametowr, 8ft, 
2in. high, with 1,300sq. ft. of heating surface. The yacht will be 
schoonerrigged,and will be fitted with a bridge and hydraulic stear- 
ing gear, 

HULL ¥. C, OPEN MATCHES.—The annual open matches of 
the Hull Y. C. will be sailed on Aug. 14, under the rules of the N. B. 
Y. R.A. The classes and prizes are asfollows: First Class—For 
centerboards and keel yachts measuring 3Ift.and less than 40ft, 
sailing length; first prize for centerboards, $50; second, $25; first 
prize for keels, $50; second, $25. Second Class—For centerboard 
and keel yachts measuring 24ft. and less than 8Ift. sailing length; 
first prize for centerboards. $40; second, $20; first prize for keels, 
$40; second, $20.. Third Class—For centerboard and keel yachts 
measuring Z1ft. and less than 24ft. sailing length; first prize for 
centerboards, $35; second, $20; third, $15; fourth, $10; first-prize for 
keels, $35; second, $20; third, $15; fourth, $10. Fourth Class—For 

achts measuring 19ft. and less than 21ft. sailing length; first prize, 
Sein second, $20; third, $15; fourth, $10. Pifth Class—For all yachts 
measuring less than 19ft. galas length; first prize, $30; second, $20; 
third $15; fourth, #10; fifth, $5. Entries must be made and num- 
bers obtained of H. H. Tarbell, 111 Washington street, Boston, 
before 12 o’clock noon of Friday, Aug. 138. The Regatta, Committee 
consists of EH, H, Tarbell, chairman; Dr. W. H. Litchfield, secre- 
tary; B. W. Rowell, F. C, Brewer, O. A, Ruggles, W. A. Cary, W. 
K,. Miller. The following gentlemen will officiate as eG Chas. 
V. Whitten, chairman; B. W. Rowell, W. A. Cary, F. M. Griffin, 
QO. A. Ruggles, Peleg Aborn, W. K. Miller, O. F. Loring, J. B. For- 
syth. 

OPEN BOAT SWEBHPSTAKES.—A match has bean made be- 
iween the boats Susie 8., Annie and Inanda, to be sailed on the 
Sound, either at Larchmont or New London, ten miles out and 
return, between August 20 and 25. The entrance will be $100 per 
side, open to any boat of 25 to 28ft. 


SEAWANHAKA C. Y. C.—The club book for 1886 has lately 
been issued in the same serviceable style as last year. Among the 


| additions are the flags of the U. 8. Signal Service for storm, wind 


and weather signals. In spite of the serious troubles which threat- 
ened the club last winter the membership now is 210 compared 
with 218 last season, while the fleet is now 99:in place of 96, divided 
as follows: steamers, 14; schooners, 18; cutters, 22; sloops, 22; 
open boats, 23. The club yacht Venture is now in commission at 
the Basin for the use of members. 


LAUNCH OF A STEAM YACHT.—On July 27 a steam launch 
named Loretto was launched by Messrs. Connolly & Shea, at 
Twenty-seventh street, Brooklyn. The new boat is 60ft. long, lift. 
beam and 5ft. 6in. deep, with engines 7 and 12 by 10m. The hullis 
of wood, The owners are Messrs. Muldoon & Hilerlane, N. Y. 


ANOTHER RECKLESS NAVIGATOR.—Undsterred by the 
fate of other similar adventurers, a fisherman of North 1 
Mass., now proposes to'start for a yoyage around the world in a 
13ft, dory, 4ft. wide and 30in. deep. He proposes to row across the 
Atlantic, thence by way of England, France and Spain to the 
Mediterranean, Red Sea, and so to Australia, and by steamer from 
there to San Francisco; then by rail to the Mississippi, down it to 
the Gulf, and up the Atlantic coast. 

KRIEMBILDA.—Land and Water is the authority for the state- 
ment that Com. MacDonough, of San Francisco, has bought, not 
leased Kriemhilda. Sheisa famous old cutter, built at Cowes in 
1872 and is 82.2ft. stem to sternpost on deck, 17.5 beam and 11.1 hold. 


a 


Truro, 


POTLEAD FOR BOTTOMS,—After trying various compositions 
Priscilla has gone back to graphite, or, as it is commonly called, 
potlead, for a racing bottom. The blacklead is that especially pre- 
Paved for yachts by the Dixon Crucible Co:, who make a spécialt 
of lead for that purpose. The iron hull was thoroughly sera 
then painted with red lead, after which the black lead is applied 
in varnish, making a very smooth bottom for racing. 

ANOTHER MIGNON ETTE.--Messrs. Wallin & Gorman launched 
last week another of the little cruisers for which they are rapidly 
making a reputation. ‘This latest, the Blanche, built for service at 
Newport, R. I., is 33£f. long, 9ft. beam . 8in, hold and draws 


Aft. 
nearly 6ft. Her outside iron weighs 4,500lbs., with 6,500 inside, cast 
to fit. The boom is 26ft., bowsprit, outboard, 14{t., and topmast 18, 


DAUNTLESS.—Mr, Colt’s schooner has been on the screwdock 
for repairs and alterations, prior to the cruise. Her keel has been 
cut away somewhat at the ends and deepened amidships, giving a 
decided rocker, while a larger rudder has been hung. She has also 
been caulked and newly coppered and with her new sails is once 
More in racing trim, ‘ 


NEW HAVEN Y.C. LADIBNS’ DAY.—On July 27 the New Haven 
Y. C. held its ladies’ day sail, 14 yachts taking part, After thesail 
an entertainment was given in the club house. - 

OSWEGO Y. C.—The 5th annual regatta of the Oswego Y. ©, 
will be sailed on Aug. 6, over the second class course of the club, 
The yachts of the club will race for the Mott championship pen- 
nant besides the regular class prizesas follows: Wirst class, first 
prize, $100; second, $60; third, $40. Second class prizes $75, $50 and 
$25. A second prize will be giyen if three yachts start, a third if 
four start. _ 

CAROLINA Y. 0. REGATTA.—On July 23 the Carolina Y, C. 
sailed a regatta on Wrightsville Sound over the club course. The 
entries were; Glide, R. H. Cameron; Restless, J. McR. Cowan ; 
Lillian Florence, H. M. Bowden; Rosa, W.., Smith, Jz,; Ripple, 
Norwood Giles; Vixen, H. R, Latimer; Idler, Pembroke Jones, 
and Mascotte, Geo. D, Parsley. The winners were Vixen in Class 
1, and Lilian in Class & 


STRANGE It TRUEW—Some genius at Marblehead, according 
to Boston papers, has discovered that Galaten’s stern is exactly 
like Puritan's, also that Galatea has a single bowsprit with no jib- 
boom, “just like America.” 

BRUNHILDE.—San. Francisco, Aug.—The Brunhilde arrived 
here to-day on her cruise around the world. The yacht reached 
Bombay Jan. 7, Hong Kong April 8, Yokohama April 90. From 
here Mr, Phelps will sail to Honolulu and then set out for the 
passage around the Horn home. 4 


GENESTA:—On August 8 Genesta sailed in the Royal Yacht 
Squadron Regatta, from Cowes to Yarmouth and back, with 
Aline, Egeria, Lufra, Waterwitch and Sleuthhound. She came in 
first, after a pete of very light winds, but was beaten on allowance 
by Sleuthhound. 

NEW YORK Y. C. CRUISE.—A very large fleet, comprising 
nearly all the large yachts of New York and Boston, will join the 
cruise on Wednesday at New London or will be at Newport. The 
Goelet cups will probably be raced for on Saturday. 


You can work sheet, centerboard, etc., so easy with Lake's 
Steerer. See second page.—Adv, ; 


Answers ta Correspondents. 


=" No Notice Taken of Anonymous. Correspondents. 


J. A, L.—The season is given in our gun columns, 
W. D. N.—New York woodcock season opens August 1, 


G. O. W., Champlain.—You can secure the goods through any of 
the dealers. 


N, E. W.—You will find the English gun reports in Greener’s 


-* Book of the Gun.” 


P., Fort Clark, Texas.—Does a common sense game-law protect 
deer during the running season? Ans. No. 

F. D. H.—In Sunapee Lake you will find landlocked salmon and 
trout fishing. Season extends through September. 


J. W. J., New Haven.—You will find prairie chicken shooting in 
vicinity of Bismarck, Dakota, whence you may branch out to 
several good grounds. 

8, E. C., Brick Church, N. J.—Can_ you inform me as to wheres I 
can get different sorts of hard woods for making fly-rods? Ans. 
AWatbS to our advertising dealers in fishing tackle, who may sup- 
ply you. 

Unspine, Rockaway, L.1.—The Broadway Theatre was built in 
1847, on the east side of Broadway, between Pearl and Worth 
streets. It was closed April 2, 1859. The Mount Pitt Circus was 
built in 1826, on the north side of Grand street, opposite its junc- 
tion with Hast Broadway, at the corner of Sheriff strect. 

CamprrR.—l. Mr. Chas, Fenton’s address is Number Four, New 
York. 2, The axeis not manufactured that we are aware of. 3. 
You can procure compass of any one of the dealers who advertise 
in the FOREST AND STREAM; they cost from $1 to $5. 4. Write to 
My, Fenton, he will put you inthe way of the game you want. 5. 
You should haye a guide, 

R. B. §., New York.—Is there any trout and bass fishing at or 
near Stevens Lake, Sullivan county, N, Y., and what flies or bait 
would I require during September?. Ans. The trout season will be 
over in September in this State. There are no bass in that lake, 
unless recently introduced. You may find perch there. for the 
latter use a red-ibis or a brown-hackle, or a worm or minnow bait, 


A.F, O,, Albany, N. Y.—Willyou be kind enough to inform me if 
there is a successful German carp breeding pond very near New 
York City? Lamtrying to getinformation on this subject, and, as 1 
expect to visit the city in about two weeks, would like to avail 
myself of the opportunity to learn something by personal obserya- 
tion. Ans. There are no ponds near the city where carp are bred 
for market. Perhaps a visit to the ponds of Mr. H. R. Wilbur, 
Sayville, Long Island, would be instructive. : 

O. G. L., Comstock, Mich.—My little boy, ten years of age, wishes 
anatural history. He is well advanced for his years. ‘Will you 

lease advise something that will be suitable for ? Ans, Rey. 

. H, Langille’s “Our Birds in their Haunts” will be suitable if he 
is interested in birds; and that is likely to prove as satisfactory # 
subject as any branch of natural history. Let him join the Agas- 
siz Association, of which St. Nicholas is the official organ; and Mr. 
N. H. Ballard, Lenox, Mass., the secretary, will send a manual of 
the Association, price (we believe) 50 cents. 


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ANGLING. GUIDE BOOKS AND MAPS. 

Poe . ; Adirondacks, Map of, Stoddard..,..... A Sen 1 00 
Adirondack Fishes, Fred Mather.,.......-.. 25a akon ‘ ? : ? 
American Angler's Book, Norvis.....1.. -. 6.60. Taras chide io Richardsen aaa Rangeley Nc, 
° I Ing SStre Son es HOOPLE fs Et BO et ak » Oe. clot 1 00 
Angling Talks, Dawson.:...2:.0.:-..02.00045 5 a0 BPE ON EEE Rey eg nO Ublip g Fes Sta eae nee 
Angling, A Book on, Francis, ........... 50 | Rarzar's Docket Map of Mooschead Lake... 50 
Black Bass Wishing, Henshall................ 8.00 | plorida Annual - ae i 

felt ati shin. [EAR Seen ae ae 5 2 | Elo: INWAL. «2. ose eee es pirersgee nan 
Fishing, Rotten be Float are LAD) Mito er 50 | Guide Book and Map Sat Fiver Regi on el 
MGShine an Ardeican Waters, Seott dias 259 | Guide to Adirondack Region, Stoddard _... 25 

ishing 1 Leds Wei "Cellect, 2 50 Map of Androscoggin Region_,.............. 50 

eeu the Fly, Orvis-Cheney Collect. {1 25 | Map of Northern Maine, Steele.............. 1 00 
aa ae Ing nal ae ea ii sale logyter tang 9 59 | Map of the Thousand Tatands..... sesso, 50 
Prank Forester's Fish and Fishing...... Site Svea) | urd On intl, MeUIG evr Lge er oe Mr asic 5 vat 
Frank Forester’s Fishing With Hook and Fe Muskoka and Northern Lakes of Canada... 1 00 

MO aerate Te ate ne eeeiad og eee S23} HORSE 
he and Fysshyne...........--. FOREN Tecra. 100 eee 
Breck ana Salt Water Aquarium............ 50 | American Roadsters and Trotting Horses... 5 00 
Modern Practical Angler, a Guide to Fly | “4 BOTS AE Beatle: Maes ie oe Fa a 
IRD Tear engin. tem ak SE BN Re 2 cher ; SHID Seen 
Bractieal pout Gulttive. 0000000000000 1 Oe | Daddies Aimerican Reformed Hoves Bool, ya “2 56 
Tme’s bGo ackishang. 0 LESTE, 2 bo | Dadd’s Modern Horse Doctor, 12mo.....2..-. 50 
Pod and Tse an Colorado Waters........... t 00 be Nee tea Pees Ree bttteeeey p 
RIGMIHLAG AMP IBT..,ccstel es. ---ess gules sen nssy “A ‘or: s American Trotting.......,. 
Superior Raheny: or the Striped Bass, Trout, Horses, Famous, of America............-.+5 50 
Gtic., by Roosevelt ..:..2 i vessee. sec races 2 00 | How to Ride and School a Horse..... sens ts 00 

Trolling for Pike, Salmon and Trout........ 50 | Jenning’s Horse Training.................... 1 25 
The Game Fish of the Northern States and Manual of the Horse......-.-........:s renee 26 
Beer pb Laon Ge by Roosevelt,........ in : o epee aes ee Bret eae : Me 

rout Culture, Slack......... Bp deed 00 one ‘ 4 LRPYBLD ALINE oe oe per 
MeClure’s Stable Guide........--.........000. 1 00 
BIRDS. Barer et nse UNTRI Gye RUG AS toe bese Eee o 
American Bird Fancier.................-.056 50 | Ridin’ Recollections, Whyte Mely. ee ORT ei 
at h ; : ’ ' yte Melville’s..... 3 00 

Bape birds of North BBS: 2 i aoa) 30 Mt Siete! enge, ane Oars C pelea 4: rn 
Birds Nesting. 000000 1 25 | Stonehenge ‘on the Horse, Unglish edit’n,8vo 8 5 
Birds of Hastern Pennsylvania.............. 4 00 Pe Pee eae aes Amer. ed., 12mo.. 4 ni 
Birds and Their Haunts..........-.....-+.+4. 300 | voter nary Dictionary,Going,.... 0... iat 2 00 
Cage and Singing Birds, Adams............. 50 | > < ze Tage ter inch aaa Ftees tie cTa he a 

; ; 3 2 * allace’s Américan Stud Book.............. 10 00 

pone ey to ae Ee ee aCe e 15 00'| Wallace's American Trotting Register, 2 vols 20 00 

Rossevelt ECs My \ me eee " 9 00 GF iat reine Horses of America.... en 
Holden’s Book of Birds, pa...........-..-.-+- bias | cae aU OL AAT EOL ee esac sc: re iF 
peek Spee ee Game Birds............... 3 an KENNEL. 
LIM OMEN TASS ey aor eset Riindslclces« =e i S j 

Naturalists’ Guide, Maynard.,............++. 2 09 | American Kennel, Burges............ --.+045 3 00 
Se le owe Bish Wes, Dalziel Nesey chek os sees es 4 00 

Natural History of Birds......-- EAE ty eee 3 00 ‘ : 
Samuel's Birds of New England..........-.- 4 it pees eae es oe ee WRAP 5 st 
ERATED USES IG abcd fa teaee Ce OED) Saabs cI Dog Breaking, Floyd...........-.-....s..e... BO 
BOATING AND YACHTING. Tero SET rea oe Al wie 

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A Canoe Trip, or a Lark on the Water...... 30 | Dog, the Dinks, Mayhew and Hutchinson... 3 00 
Around the World in the Yacht Sunbeam.. 300 | Dog Training vs. Breaking, Hammond...... 1 00 
Boat Racing, Brickwood... ......-.- -...--. , 250 | Dogs and Their Doings, Morris...:.......... 1 7% 
Boating Trip on New England Rivers....... 1 25 | Dogs of Great Britain, America and other 

se aud. Boat Building for Amateurs, W. eer regen Cait NS 4. oe se Creat ach aSe i 2 Ss 

SSteplicnger Gem reh er pp retin yneekeas | ogs, Management of, Mayhew, l6mo....... i) 

Canoe and Camp Cookery, Seneca........:.. 1 00 | Dogs, Points of Judging........ EE poy ha 50 
Qanoe Handling, OC: B. Vaux.-......... .. 100 | Dogs, Richardson, pa. 30.5; cloth............. 60 

pe onosing che Kanuckia, Norton & Halberton 1 E DOES ait aan Y ye Williams. .:... sora 1 fe 

moe Annee OaMmerds, 282-2 pees esata bess ee te Hy ogs an ME ees ee ee ee eee ay Is 

Canoe, Voyage of the Paper, Bishop’s....... 150 | Dogs, Their Management and Treatment in 

Pac in Sas ees De beth ce ods heeeears z et SUE AN sat i 3 ata 2 ne 

orinthian Yachtsman........---..-++..-.-.- nglishe Dogges, Reprint of 1576............. § 

Donaldson's Steam Machinery,..-.......-... 1 50 | English K. C.8. Book, Vol I... sah he 5 00 
Four Months in a Sneakbox, Bishop....-.... 1 50 | English K. C, 8. Book, Vols. IIT. toITX.,each 4 50 
eae Practical Boat Sailing.............. 1 on Fe ey Be Ss. oars a to ae each 4 a 

HTC RNGL. oe oe ser aries s He cedamee 5 slover um, Treatise on Canine Disease 

Puede) AS eee Boats, Grosvenor......... : a oe ae the ee Tybsive ats ay " : Ee 

Calera POTERE Gs. scouts ee =» see gate urine Sa ractical Kennel Guide, Stables............. 

Practical Boat Sailing, ID gle saree eee ese 2 00 | Setter Dog, the, Laverack.................... 3 00 

Practical Boat Building, Nelson............. 1 00 | Stonehenge, Dog of British Islands.......... 6 00 
re Aes Cup, ape We Fe Weer i He one Dog, ] 2M aaones sted e's aie Sak cari 1 - 

e Canoe Aurora, Dr. C. A. Neidé.......... e Masti e History of, M. B. Wynn.... 2 

Vacation Cruising, Rothrick................. 150 | Vero Shaw’s Book on the Dog, cloth, $8.00; 

Yacht Architecture, Dixon Kemp....-.-- ..» 16 80 DOTOCE Os ac ei ee See al AL Rioeie ude ¢ 22 50 
peck ane a eur Ree eran cet a AY Vomatoponbheawor. ..) Sowa ee peels 2 50 

achts, Sma. QUEM cricliGnge hinge genes epee 

Yachisman’s Guide, Patterson.............., 3 00 SPORTS AND GAMES. 
Wachtsman’s Manual and Handy Book,..... 8 50 American Boy's Own Book! Sports and Games 2 00 

hhletic Sports for Boys, bds. 75c.; cloth.... 1 
CAMPING AND TRAPPING. Boy’s Treasury of Sports and Pas imes, etc. 2 00 

Adventures in the Wilderness... ...... PEE ieee et ee ee ay 
Amateur Trapper, paper 50c.; bds..... ...... 5 Hasy TARGA eet ver Ae tee a Temes FO 

ey and Tramps in the Adirondacks, os | Hands at ONKTTA Es diet x eet ACE ele rt 50 

STU GHH Nase sh cede s sone ne gentile Sey: Rae A Ae joni i acne ‘ 

Bayes in Norway, or Rifle, Rod and Gun in ee ene. et a Pee bein ree be 

OUI Nori petra Raat ee totale toes Stonehenge, Encyclopedia of Rural Sports. 7 50 
Coens oie hae oa OR Se at 1 iB Wihist for Beginners........ .!4..-..2........ 50 
Pompine and tS ae, in aorite Henshall 1 a MISCELLANEOUS, 
anoe and Camp Cookery, by “Seneca’’..... : ‘t 

GonrpletevAm oak sm ine poR Gibann, es 100 A Naturalist’s Rambles About Home, Abbott 1 50 

aeneccin Caiayi 1 2R Adventures of a Young Naturalist.......... 1 %5 
IIe. Dee eB OLE a es Amateur Photographer........0.........0000. ‘1 00 
How to Camp Out, Gould.........,.. ........ 1 |W 1Pl Fl ¢ 

How to Hunt and Trap, Batty’s 1501 nima. agues, Pleming.....---....-......, 4 80 
Vas ae Ear in Stet cet tiaae oF Antelope and Deer of America.............. 2 50 
Rustling in the Rockies, ..................... 1 00 | Atias of Jersey Coast 50 

Trapper’s Guide, by S. Newhouse, 8vo,, illus... 150 | Black Hills of Dakota, Ludlow, quarto, cloth 
‘ = Goverpiment TepOrt. ~~. 7... yee ees tees 2 00 

USES Oe EEN G Common Objects of the Seashore 5 

Across Country Wanderer...............0.05 FINAL ote ros se al ae a Ra a 

American Sportsman, The, Lewis.......... , 260 | Historical and Biographical Atlas of New 

Breech-Loader, Modern, Gloan, illus........ 1 25 WESC Ve WOASiee ss SAE edge olde eee ee 5 00 

Crack Shot (The Rifle), “Barber,” illus.....- 1 25 | How to Make Photographs.................., 1 00 

Dead Shot (The Gun), illus. ........2....... .~ 125 | Humorous Sketches, Seymour............... 6 00 

Down the West Branch, by Capt. Farrar.... 1 25 | Insects Injurious to Vegetation Eee des ea aa 6 50 

Field, Cover and Trap Shooting....... rn ve i) (2:005| Keepine'Onei@ow >. vee oo. be doe 1 00 

Boe Ree ee s orting Scenes and Char- re Life an Leribe of Prank Forester, 2 vols. 

CHOTA Wy Ol. SehOUlon feat tej ee =the ; CLEVIOVS 2 littertee lunes bebo eee Thanet nyc ie yi 

Frank Forester’s Manual for Young Sports- on Mammals ae ew ees ees $4; cloth.... 5 00 

DEE Te ee AASB ae a mete ee eee eee cirri anard’s Manual o. BX VOET MTV Sey se oven a 25 

Prank Forester’s Fugitive 8. Sketches, pa.. 100 | Manton’s Taxidermy Without aTeacher.... 50 
How I Became a Crack Shot, Farrow........ 100) North American Imsects,...........2....... . 150 
How I Became a Sportsman.,...... ......... 2 40 | Old St, Augustine, Fla.,illus..... ........... 1 50 

Hunting and Hunters of all Nations, Frost. 1 50 | Packard’s Half-Hours With Insects... 1.17! 2 50 

Hunting Trips of a Ranchman, Roosevelt.. 8 50 | Pistol, The.......-......-..----sceesees seen eeee 50 

Hurlingham Gun Club Rules:......... Paha 25 | Photography for Amateurs.................., 60 

Instructions in Rifie Firing, by Capt. Blunt. 2 00 | Practical Forestry, by Fuller................ 1 50 

Nimrod in the North Schwatka,............ 260 | Practical Taxidermy and Home Decoration, 

Poems of the Rod and Gun, McLellan.....,. 200} _ Batty..-......5-.5 Wt ase Bere pee aba oe 50 

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; 1 Ty California, s2 27... s.k ess... ractical Poultry Keeping........,.......... 2 00 

SMOOUIME. 504 ee eas ase fe Ge 6 ore | 4 50 | Randall’s Practical Shepherd................ 2 00 

enooting, aa Jucnites inpnenane conmebe 3 im RPone mans SEE aes hadertiicr saan 8 00 

ooting on the Wing................ ates oe oe ortsman’s Han [ol0) sol. 3 rk, 

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Sport with Gun and Rod, new, plain edition. 5 00 | The Taxidermists’ Manual, Brown....,. ..... 1 00 

Embossed leather........-............ -..... 15 00 | Wild Flowers of Switzerland........ eo ee 15 00 

Sporting Adventures in the Far West....... 150 | Wild Woods Life, Farrar,.................... 1 

Still-Hunter, Van Dyke........ en of ay . 200 | Wilson’s Noctes Ambrosians, by Prof. Wil- 

Stephens’ Lynx Hunting.................... . 125) son, J. G. Lockhardt, James Hogg and Dr. 

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Stephens’ Young Moose Hunters...... po Sccre MINUET TET TORN bcc oe le pee) Wee mary Seige Daa 4 18 00 

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LIVE QUAIL. Sept. ist. Please 


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NE SHARE OF STOCK IN THE BLOOM- 
y ing Grove Park Association at one-half 
price. Party not able to go there. Par value, 
$450; will sell at $225. Assessment paid for one 
year. EVERETT LANE, 110Summer st., Boston, 
Mass, jy29,4t 


ET EE, 
OR SALE.—MAYNARD RIFLE BARRELS, 
model 1882, .35 and .22-caliber, extra fine 
shooters, perfect condition. G. P. WELLS, Ful- 
ton, Oswego, Co,, N. Y. it 
ee ee eee es 
OR SALE.—ONE COW AND ONE BULL 
moose, i4 mos. old. For particulars address 
FREDERIOK COLE, Bathurst, New Brunswick. 
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OR SALEH.—-NEW COLT HAMMERLESS, 
finest Damascus barrels, pistol stock, 12-bore, 
$100 grade. Best offer over $60 takes it. Also 
Waltham chronograph (stop watch), nickel move- 
ment, stop, start, fly-back, in patent gold case; 
absolutely new; $50. Will exchange both for full 
nickel 1886 Light Roadster Star. BURLINGTON 
(VT.) BICYCLE AGENCY. It. 


In the Stud. 


IN STUD. 


DEERHOUNDS. 
Champion Chieftain, Fee $50. 
Champion Bran, - Ch 25. 

FOX-TERRIERS. 
Belgrave Primrose, Fee $15. 
Mixture = = ae 15. 

BULLDOGS. 

Ch. Robinson Crusoe, Fee $25. 
Champion Tippoo, = id 25. 
6 6 B20; 


Champion Romulus, 


—— 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 


MASS. 
———— ae 
Owners of Beagle Bitches!! 

I offer the services of the following famous Eng- 
lish beagle stud dogs: - : 

CAMERON'S RACKET (Rally—Louise), pure Row 
ett; beautifully marked white, black and tan; 4 
grand hunter; wioner of first and special, Cleve- 
land, 1886, only time shown; a grand stock-getter. 

RACER. (Rally_ Lill), pure Rowett; white. black 
and rich tan; a phenomenal stud dog; sire of Little 
Duke, Pet. Racer, Jr., &e.. &e. | ' 

CHAMPION BANNERMAN, imported; height, 
113g in.; the only champion basket beagle in the 
courtry; winner of three Ists. three championships 
and seyen specials Has never been beaten when 
scored by points. A wonderful stock-getter and 


splendid little hunter. . 
*otud Fee, for either, $10. Full particulars 
on application. . A. C. KRUHGER, 

tf Wrightsville, York County, Pa, 


CHAMPION LAVERACK SETTER 


ROCKINGHAM, 


The acknowledged best Pnelish setter in America, 
and a grand field dog. Will be allowed to serve @ 
limited number of approved bitches. Fee $50. 
FRANK WINDHOLZ, 
525 Sixth avenue, New York. 


SMALL IMPORTED PRIZE PUG DOG 


Ssilwer Shoe. 


Particulars, pedigree and references to FRANK 


5, N. ¥. City, Stud fre, $10. 
QUINBY, P. 0. Box 555, N y. at 


Fu the Stud, a 
The “Boss” in Stud. 


Services limited to ten approved bitches, at $50 
each. A. K. R. 2218, His ancestors all see a 
and show dogs, As a stud dog he cannot be ex- 
celled, his get being very large and finely marked. 

Boss’ Record.—_Vhe. at New York in 1885, as 4 
puppy. Im 1886, 2d prize N. BH, K. Club at Boston. 
He also took 2d prize in open class and special prize 
as the best American bred mastif at the Westmin- 
ster K. C., New York, 1886. 


Also a pair of Great Danes, 5 mos. old, marked 
alike white and blue; great beauties. Pair $50; 
others from $15 to $20 each, 

J. L. WINCHELL, 
Fair Haven, Vermont, 


Gus HBonahuw 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. 1. Club at Grand June 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $85. A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


MEMNON, 


Champion Greyhound of England and America, in 
the stud. Puppies for sale. 
TERRA COTTA KENNELS, Box 346, Toronto, Can, 


IN THE STUD. 
ENGLISH MASTIFF HERO III. 


jyi,te, 


Pups for sale. For picture and pedigree, address 
VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, 


jy15,3mos Generai Wayne, Deiaware Co Pa. 


The Hennel, 
St. Bernard Pups. 


For sale cheap, all dogs, rough and smooth- 
coated. ESSEX KENNELS, Andover, es 
jy29,2 


Pees FOR SALE._-SEVERAL VERY FINE 


low. Address ASHMONT KENNELS, No. 1401 
Tremont st., Boston, Mass. j 


jy29,4t 


coe SPANIELS FOR SALE BY W. A. 
SUTHERLAND, Cabin Hill, Del. Seater 
Jy?9,o 


OR SALE.-BLUE BELTON DOG DON, 18 
mos, old, a splendid field dog, well broken 
on ruffed grouse. Onlythose wishing a first-class 
dog need apply. Price $75. Also a W. & C. Scott 
& Son 10-g. 28in. shotgun, listed $140; price $80, 
For full particulars address H. W. BROW 
Binghamton, N. Y,. 


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tler (KR. 8312) ex Goodwood Music (A.K.R. 
Also three thoroughly broken dogs. 8. C. 
GRAFF, 4712 Laurel ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. It 


very low. Correspondence solicited. 
DERGAST, 65 Sudbury street, Boston, Mass. 1t 


FIELD QUALITIES 
We have a fine litter of 


— 
XOR SALE._FOXHOUND PUP, 3 MOS. OLD. 
cheap and a beauty; +4 Byron, 1g native stock. 

. Cc. NEWELL, Ashburnham, Mass. augé,3t 


er 
RARE GHANCE TO GET A GOOD PUP 
A cheap. Gordon setter pups, 10 wks. old, 
beauties, color black and tan, Also Liewellin 
pups, 10 wks, by Nettie, she by the pure Layerack 
‘Princess Nellie. These pups are no trash but the 
pest of stock. Dogs $7, bitches $5. H, B. VON- 
DERSMITH, Lancaster, Pa. it 
EE RIOT: ee ere 
ALUABLE CLUMBER SPANIEE, BITCH 
V Nell IL., by Piers’ Smash IT. ex Piers’ Romp 
‘ t and best strains in 
Great Britain. Just lined by Jobnny, litter 
prother to champion Newcastle and Tyne. Long 
and low on leg. Just the animal for breeder, 
sportsman or exhibitor. Address F. H. F 
MERCER, P, 0. Dep't, Ottawa, Ont, lt 


FOREST AND STREAM, — _ 


Che Rentret, 
Rosecroft Kennels. 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Foreman ex Passion (Goodsell’s Prince ex Peb- 
ble) puppies for sale. Now booking orders for Fairy 
King (Plantagenet ex Jessie) ex Countess Ploy 
(Count Noble ex Floy) puppies. 
(Plantagenet ex Jessie) in the stud. Fee $25. 


Valuable Kennel For Sale. 


1, BEAUFORT, the best pointer living. 
2, NEVISON, champion mastiff of America. Win- 
ner of forty Ist prizes. 
3, ALOE, pure Laverack setter bitch; sire, Good-. 
i pia eats dam, Pebble. 
; LTON, English setter; si 
Belton; dam, Clara R. i dea 
BEAUFORT stud fee, $50. 
NEVISON stud fee, $50. 
CHAS. H. MASON, 
tf 13 Bedford ave., Brooklyn, E. D., N Y. 


Prize-Bred Collies. 


A choice litter by Bounce (sire of Braw an’ Bon- 
nie, Ist and special, New Hayen) out of Raspberry 
Girl, by Rutland out of Strawberry Girl; five dogs 
and three bitches. They are as promising a lot as 
the Eclipse—Nesta litter, which includes Glengarry, 
Heather, Clipper and Lintie. Price on application. 

At the Stud.—CLIPPER, the only one of the 
Eclipse—Nesta litter at public service. Fee, $25. 
Also BOUNCE, by Tramp, averages nine pups to 
the litter and gets winners. Fee $15, 

JAMES WATSON, P. O. Box 770, Philadelphia. 


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Colored plates, 160 engravings 
of different breeds, prices they are § 
i|}worth, and where to buy them 

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54 237 S, Eighth St, Philadelphia, Pa. py 


T. LEASANT KENNELS.—_THE LARG- 
est in America. For Sale—Two first-class 
fox-terrier bitches, imported stock, one litter light- 
weight bull-terriers, one pointer dog, one Gordon 
setter bitch, one snow white light-weight bull-terrier 

dog. For particulars address. 
0, T. BROWNELL, Box 335, New Bedford, Mass, 


IGH BRED POINTERS AND SETTERS —WH 

breed and dispose of nothing but first-class 

broken and unbroken dogs and puppies. Address 
ELM GROVE KENNELS, South Norwalk, Conn, 


tural hunters, and very staunch, requiring but litile 
training. They are not sold to close out any serub 
stock or to make room, but were bred especially 
for the trade, and to show as well in the field as on 
paper. Adaress, H. J. PIERRE, Winsted, Conn. 


Pointer Puppies For Sale. 


For terms 
jy32.8mo 


EX GLISH SETTER PUPS, BY CHAMPION 
Dash IIT. out of a champion Leicester and Nelly 


bitch. WM. W. REED, & Milkstreet, Boston, Mass. 
jy22,2mo 


Gras TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 

Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
rets. B. C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio. jy 22, tf 


W Bae BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R. 2102), Fee $15. Pups by 


| ca SALE.—A MASTIFF DOG, 3 YRS. OLD, 


FOR SALE, 
English setter pups, Dash II. stock; will be sold 


low. Address E. H. HARTSHORN, 71 Blackstone 


st., Bo:ton, or Alfred G, Larkin, West Berlin, Mass. 
jy22,4t 


Fok SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed, Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
ass. septz2,tt 


POINTERS. 


¥ offer for sale cheap a very choice lot of pups, 
by Dash (champion Sensation ex Grace) out of 
Zoe (A.K.R. 1444), 8 mos. old. Price $10 each, Ad- 
dress A. J. LEE, Southington, Conn. lt 


OR. SALE._DARK RED IRISH SETTER 
F bitch Red Biddy (Chief ex Biddy), 3 yrs, old, 
in whelp to champion Glencho. Sold for no fault. 
GEO. LATCK, Tarrytown, N. Y. lt 


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FOR SALE. 


Handsome, healthy pointer puppies by the cel- 
ebrated field and bench champion Fritz, A.K.R. 
1351 Benton ex Apo) out of Virginia, A.K.R. 

5 Satire ex Rose). 
1BoT (Sen Sanne ceo, W. LITTLEJOHN, 
it Leesburg, Va. 


TGH GLASS FOX-TERRIBRS FOR SALE.— 
St. Joe 


marked, long, lean head, a splendid terrier, game 
and beautifully bred. Also a ver ood bitch 
shortly in season. FRAN kK CG. WHEELER, 112 
Dundas street, London, Ont, 1t 


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Fairy King | 


Sa ee a cra 


. ohe Bennet, ) 


American Fox-Teriar Cla 


FIRST ANNUAL SHOW 


OF 


Fox-Terriers, 
Newport, R.1., Sept. 1 and 2, 


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ENTRIES CLOSH AUGUST 21. 


FRED, HOEY, Hon. Sec’y, 
P. O. Box 2017, New York, 


New Jersey Kennel Club. 
BENCH SHOW 
DoGs, 


In conjunction with the 


New Jersey State Agricultural Society, 


AT WAVERLY, N. J, 
September 14, 15,16 &17,1886. 
ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 1. 


Entry Blanks and Premium Lists can be had of 
A, P. VREDENBURGH, Sxc'y, 
14 Murray st., New York. 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for field 
trials or private use. Reference given. W. G, 
SMITH, Marydel, Md. ; 


Irish Setters 


Under life insurance at $10 and upwards, by Chief 
outof Yoube, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thoroughly broker on 
game and good ones, Full explanation by: circular. 
Both dogs in the stud at $25 to bitches of guaran- 
teed field quality Guilya MAX WENZEL, 8&9 Fourth 
street, Hoboken, N. J. 


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Buena Visla o Kennels. 
ST. BERNAKOS 


ashionably bred and of the best 
known strains, Gorrect in col- 


Grown dogs 
and puppies for sale; full and 


or, markings, etc. 


guaranteed pedigree sent with 
each dog sold, Only superior 
specimens sent from the Kennels. 


Address, with stamp, 


KENSICO STATION, 


WESTCHESTER 00,, N. Y. 
——————— 


Wee ae TO HANDLE ON QUAIL. 
Best of reference: satisfaction guaranteed. 
Address GEO. H. HILL, Miami Kennels, Madeira, 
Ohio. jy2?,ame 


Ravenswood Setter Kennels. 


Pure Llewellin setter puppies for sale, by the field 
trial and bench show winner Dash IIL, cut of finely 
bred bitches. All nicely marked black and white 
and are unusualiy fine. Address RAVENSWOO 
SETTER KENNELS, P. O. Box 1463, Bente an 

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FOR SALE. 


The Harvard Kennels offer for sale two black and 
white bitches, 6 mos. old, by the field trial winner 
Gus Bondhu out of one of the best Druid bitches 
living. Price low. Address A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


ING CHARLES SPANIELS.—ANGORA KIT- 
tens,— We haye the very besb that can be ob- 
tained. Our stud dog, Duke, a full brother of 
champion Jumbo, is, without doubt. the shortest 
face dog in the world. Parties who may wish to 
buy a fiue spaniel or lovely long-haired kitten, ad- 
dress, KING CHARLES KENNEL, No, 6 5econd 
street, New York. jys8.tf 


PORTSMAN'’S KENNEL.—TRAINING, BREAK- 
ing and Boarding of sporting dogs having a 
free run; capacity for fifty boarders. D.F WIL- 
BUR, Prop., Box 308, Bridgewater, Mass. may13,tf 


OR SALE.—ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 
F pups, 2 and 6 mos. old, out of good hunting 
stock, Price $10 and upward according to quality. 
G L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass. jy22.3m0 


J HAVE GOT FOR Sata a beers, e VERY 
it hounds, well broke, in first-class con- 

ge eee JONH FP. BORON 

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dition, from 2 to 4 yrs. old. ) 
02 Broome street, New York city. 


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OR SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 
F setters and poioters, thoroughly field trained. 


those wishing first-class dogs will address, 


Ou! 48,201 


GEO. W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass, 


Neen ee eee, ee ee aT 
OR SALE.—GORDON SETTER PUPS. 4 FEW 

F of the above breed, out of Rose, by Grouse II. 

to he closed soon. Con Roa t solicited. Ad- 

dress, QUINEBAUG KE 

Conn, 


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CONTENTS. 


SHA AND RivER FISHING. 
An Angler’s Tribute. 

FISHCULTURE. 
The Iced and Frozen Fish 

Trade. 

THE KENNEL. 
Dandie Dinmont Society. 
English Kennel Notes. 
The Mastiff Type. 
Milwaukee Dog Show. 
Kennel Notes. 


EDITORIAL. 
Congress and Game Laws. 
The National Park Police. 
The Scarcity of Bluefish. 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. 
In Camp on Two Medicine. 
The Old Man of the Hill. 
NATURAL History. 
The Intelligence of the Dog. 
A Prehistoric Sword. 
GAME BAG AND GuN. 


The First Gun. Kennel Management. 
Days with California ail. RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
An Incident at Three Pines. Range and Gallery. 


Foxes and Foxhounds. Championship Rest Shooting. 


A Simple Rifle Rest. The Trap. 
Game Preserving in Britain. A Much Ayeeded Reform. 
Georgia Game Interests. YACHTING. 


Yachting Notes from Boston. 
New York Y.C. Cruise. 
The Lake Y. R. A. Round. 


The Park Appropriation. 
Washington Territory Game 


Laws. 
Sea AND RIVER FISHING. The Deadly Catboat, 
Light Rods for Salt Water. CANOEING. 
Salmon Notes, My Paddle Gleamed. 
The Pickerel Defended. The Western Meet at Ballast 
The Great South Bay. Island. 
Adirondack Notes. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


CONGRESS AND GAME LAWS. 


. it has been repeatedly suggested that Congress be asked 
to legislate on game protection. At the recent meet- 

ing of the National Sportsmen's Association a petition to 
Congress was regarded as the solution of the problem of 
how to preserve the vanishing race of wildfowl. Had 
Congress jurisdiction in this matter, it might be worth 
while to seek a national law forbidding spring shooting; 
but it is quite clear @hat Congress has no power to 
legislate on the subject. On the other hand, there is 
every ground for the opinion that we must look to State 
Legislatures alone for such laws as may be needed. f 
It is elementary law, laid down by commentators and 
frequently announced in judicial decisions of the highest 
authority, that the protection of game and fish is within 
_the police power of a government. It is equally well 
established that, before the formation of the National 
Government, the police power over their respective ter- 
ritories -was vested in the States, and that they, never 
having ceded that power to the Federal Government, are 


still possessed of it. 

“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitu- 

tion, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reseryed to the States 
_ respectively or to the people.”—U. S. Constitution. 

“The National government possesses no powers (as toward the 
States) but such as have been delegated to it. The States have all 
but such as they have surrendered.”—Gilman v.-Philadelphia, 8 
Wall 713. - i 

“The powers bestowed by the Constitution upon the Government 
of the United States were limited in their extent, and were not in- 
tended, nor can they be construed to interfere with other powers 
before vested in State governments which were, of course, reserved 
to those governments impliedly, as well as by an express provision 
of the Constitution. The State governments, therefore, retained the 

“right to make such lawsas they might think proper, within the 
ordinary functions of legislation, if not inconsistent with the 
powers yested exclusively in the Government of the United States: 
and not forbidden by some article of the Constitution of the 
United States, or of the State.”—Golden v. Prince, 8 Wash. 316. 

‘we admit that the deposit in Congress of the power to regulate 
foreign commerce among the States was nota surrender of what 
may properly be denominated police power. * ** Tt [police power] 
extends to the protection of the lives, limbs, health, comfort and 
quiet of all persons, and the protection of all property within the 

State, .’—Railroad Co. v. Husen, 95 U.S. 465. : 
“In the American constitutional system the power to establish ! 


the ordinary regulations of police has been left with the individual 
States, and it cannot be takerfrom them, either wholly or in part, 
and exercised under legislation of Congress. Neither can the 
National Government, through any of its departments or officers, 
assume any Supervision of the police regulations of the States. 
All that the Federal authority can do is to see the States do not, 


under cover of this power, invade the sphere of national sove- 


reignty, obstruct or impede the exercise of any authority which 
the Constitution has confided to the nation, or deprive any citizen 
of rights guaranteed by the Federal Constitution.”—Coovley’s Con- 
stitutional Limitations (4th ed.], p. 708. 

“The State of Missouri has as much right to preserve its game 
as it has to preserve the health of its citizens.”—State v. Randolph, 
1 Mo, App. 1. 

A. statute of New Jersey forbidding non-residents of the 
State to take oysters, clams or shells from the waters of 
the State was held to be constitutional. As fish have fre- 
quently been judicially decided to be lke game, fere 
naturce, the following language of the court applies to the 
question before us: 

“It [ecommerce with foreign nations and among the several 
States] is this intercourse which Congress is invested with the 
power of regulating, and with which no State has a right to inter- 
fere. But this power, which comprehends the use of and passage 
over navigable waters of the several States, does by no means im- 
pair the right of the State governments to legislate upon all sub- 
jects of internal police within their territorial limits, which is not 
forbidden by the Constitution of the United States, even although 
such legislation may indirectly and remotely affect commerce, 
provided it do not interfere with the regulations of Congress upon 
the same subject.’’—Corjield v. Coryell, 4 Wash. 378; see also McCready 
v. Virginia, 9: U.S. 391. 

The Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Repre- 
sentatives, to whom had been referred a proposed bill to 
give to the several States equal right with the citizens of 
each State to fish for floating fish in the navigable waters 
and lakes of the latter, presented an unfavorable report 
in May of this year, The report (printed in our last issue) 
closed in these words: - 

“That case [Blades vs. Higgs,in the House of Lords] decides 
clearly and distinctly that if A, a hunter, finds, kills and carries 
off m one continuous act, any game, fercw nature,on the land 
of B, the dead game is the absolute property of B, ratione soli. 
That the same doctrine is applicable to fish caught and taken from 
the waters of the owner cannot be questioned; and the cases re" 
ferred to by the judges in the discussion of the cases above cited, 
mention fish as of the same character as animals and birds. Your 
committee, therefore, being of opinion that the nayigable waters 
within each State belong to it, subject to the paramount right of 
navigation for the benefit of its own people, it has the right to se- 
cure the exclusive right of fishing in them to its own citizens by 
virtue of their common property in said waters, and that the citi- 
zens of other States have no constitutional right, nor can Congress 
confer any, to participate in them.” 

When migratory game is properly protected by statute 
it will be not by Congressional but by State legislation. 
Such legislation cannot be secured by sportsmen meeting 
in national convention and passing resolutions to petition 
Congress. It must be the work of determined, persistent 
and not easily discouraged men who will present the sub- 
ject in a proper light to State legislatures, and then see to 
it that the votes of the members are not bought up nor 


dickered for by the lobbies. 
fr ee 
SENATOR EDMUNDS is on a fishing excursion in Canada, 


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| his companions being ex-United States Marshal W. W. 


Henry, and Editor Marden, of the Lowell, Mass., Cowrier. 
Senator Edmunds was one of the “simple wise men” 
whose characters as men, anglers and camp comrades 
were discussed in so charming a manner by George Daw- 
son in his ‘Angling Talks.” Of the ‘‘Distinguished Anglers 
of Our Time” there mentioned were” Vice-President 
Wheeler, President Arthur, General Spmner, Senator 
Edmunds, Judge Folger, Governor Seymour, Chief Jus- 
tice Ritchie (of New Brunswick), and Chief Justice Gray. 
In the short time since that writing death has made sad 
havoc in the ranks of the goodly company of angling 
friends, Dawson himself having been the first to go. Ah! 
how the years flow by as rivers to the sea. 


Fapes have a wonderful vitality. The wisdom which 
three thousand years ago was made by the fabulists of 
India to proceed out of the mouths of brutes has currency 
to-day, and you may buy collections of fables as old as 
the hills. .The FOREST AND STREAM has gathered for re- 
publication seven of the Fables printed in these columns 


a few years ago. They have been illustrated by the author, 


*‘Awahsoose,” and make capital mid-summer reading. 


_GEORGIA SPORTSMEN are considering a new game law. 
The report given in another column contains gratifying 
evidence that the Augusta movement is In good hands, 


THE BorrLe JOKE is passed around by the funny men 
who think that it is all of angling to swill whisky. 


THE SCARCITY OF BLUEFISH. 

i another column we givea report of a meeting of 

citizens living along the Great South Bay, Long 
Island, to consider the bluefish and menhaden question. 
For some years past there has been a growing feeling that 
this great spawning ground should be kept free from nets, 
and this feeling was strongly illustrated at the meeting, 
where a large majority were shown to be in favor of the 
abolition of all nets in the bay, These nets have been set 
in the channels to. capture the fish as they enter, and it 
has been customary to haul seines upon certain of the 
shallower waters. These seines, for such they are in 
reality, are technically known as ‘‘fly nets,” and the own- 
ers claim to make a distinction because the net is not 
hauled on shore, as is usual in the case of seines; one end 
is fastened toa stake out in the water and the other is 
swept around to the stake, and the inclosed fish are then 
lifted out by making a bowl of the net by drawing the 
lead line in ahead of the buoy line. 

There have been complaints by the netters this year 
that certain persons, supposed to be connected with some 
of the angling clubs, have placed obstructions upon these 
shoals to prevent netting, and local feeling has run high 
from this cause. 

It appears to us that every dweller upon the south side 
of Long Island, whether farmer or hotel proprietor, 
should see that it is to his interest to abolish all nets from 
this bay. The net fishermen are not many in numbers, 
and the fish taken in the bay bring them but a small sum 
in comparison to the money that would be left by anglers, 
who would hire these same fishermen and their boats if the 
fishing in the bay would warrant it, and these men who 
now get but a bare living from the fish they take, would 
find an increased revenue from the influx of men who, as 
a class, spend five times the value of any fish which they 
capture, and this sum would be distributed among the 
hotels, boarding houses and the baymen, not to mention 
a possible demand for houses or building lots by those who 
like residences near such good fishing ground as the Great 
South Bay has been, and which in former years attracted 
just such a class of men who have built up Bay Shore, 
Babylon and Islip. 

Make the Great South Bay a grand preserve to be fished 
by hook and line alone, let the menhaden come and go 
out unharmed and ina few years the increased fishing 
will attract more dollars,to the villages along its shores 
than the netters would obtain ina lifetime. The market 
gardners would find a home demand for their produce; 
the saving of the commissions on which would more than 
repay them for letting the menhaden alone and allowing 
them to spawn and attract the food fishes, instead of put- 
ting these bony fishes into their soils as soon as they ap- 
pear in the bay. We have no sympathy whatever with 
this manufacture of menhaden oil, which, if we under- 
stand the question rightly, is largely used for diluting 
ther and more valuable oils, and we believe that it is this 
increased destruction of the menhaden which is responsi- 
ble for the gradual diminution in the catch of bluefish for 
some years past. As we have said before, we do not lay 
the extraordinary scarcity of bluefish this year entirely 
to the menhaden steamers, for the fish may come again 
next year, but never while this menhaden oil industry is 
pursued as it is now will the bluefish and some other of 
our valuable food fishes be as plentiful as they have been 
in the past. It may not be possible perhaps to abolish 
this industry in which so much. capital is invested, but it 
is possible to restrict it in our bays and harbors, and this 
should be done at the earliest possible moment. 


TRAP-SHOOTING REFORM.—A new order of things is 
demanded. It is high time shooting tournament rules 
were so modified as to insure an equitable division of the 
prizes among amateur competitors. When Carver or 
Bogardus come into a town with the circus it is a treat 
to see them shoot, and every man who wishes to know 
what can be done with a gun or rifle is justified in paying 
gate money for the show. But it is all foolishness for 
amateur trap-shooters to pay in entrance money to make 
up a purse for the sake of seeing a purse-hunting, make-- 
his-livine-at-it shooter display his skill at raking in the 
prizes. 


Miss Karr FIEcp has joined the ranks of the vacation- 
ist seribblers, and in a letter to the Graphic writes in 
enthusiastic praise of July jack-hunting of deer in the 
Adirondacks. 


FOREST AND STREAM, 


[Ave 12, 1888, 


THE NATIONAL PARK POLICE. 


ts failure of Congress to appropriate an adequate 

sum of money for the protection of the Yellowstone 
National Park is one of the most astoundingly foolish and 
short-sighted acts of the present incompetent and neglect- 
ful House of Representatives. 

For more than a year excellent work has been done by 
the Superintendent, Col. Wear. This gentleman has made 
an excellent and efficient officer and the personnel of his 
staff of assistants is almost without exception very satis- 
factory. The protection he has given to the game and to 
the natural curiosities of the region commends his work to 
all who are familiar with it. Jack Baronett, who recently 
came in from a trip through the Park, reported having 
seen fifty elk and a number of antelope within five miles 
of the Superintendent's office, The Superintendent has put 
up over 200 signs tomark the names of places of interest and 
trails; some fencing has been done and many other little 
improvements made this season, all of which will add to 
the comfort of visitors and tend to the better protec- 
tion of the Park, / 

Col. Wear has had much to contend against, but at 
length, after unceasing effort and much disappointment, 
he has succeeded in getting his force of assistants into 
such shape that they perform thoroughly the work which 
they have to do. 

Visitors to the Park have learned that the authority of 
these officials must be respected and obeyed, and this 
being understood, violations of the law have been few in 
number. The members of the force are now, most of 
them, men of several years experience in the Park and 
are familiar with it and their duties. 

The failure to appropriate a sum of money for the pay 
of this force and for contingent expenses, will undo the 
work of the past few years, unless some steps are promptly 
taken to remedy the omission. This failure throws the 
present force out of office, and leaves the Park a prey to 
whomever may choose to spoil it. 

We believe that the Secretary of the Interior is author- 
ized to call on the Secretary of War for troops to assist in 
protecting the Park, but it is manifest that a company of 
cavalry can accomplish but little as a police force in com- 
parison with a staff of experienced men, like those under 
Col. Wear. The soldiers have no special interest in the 
region such as is felt by the present police. They are 
ignorant of it, and will be careless. There is danger that 
hunters will slip off into unfrequented localities and kill 
game, and that careless campers or malicious persons will 
start fires which may do an infinite amount of damage. 

If there is any way in which it can be done the present 
force ought to be retained in their positions atleast until 
the hunting season is over. In less than two months 
travel in the Park will have ceased, but there will remain 
two or three months more, during which the game if un- 
protected can be slaughtered in great quantities. For it 
must be remembered that this game, having for a year or 
two been free from molestation by hunters, is now com- 
paratively tame, and can be approached without great 
difficulty. 

There is unfortunately no appropriation out of which 
any compensation can be paid fo the Supérintendent or 
his assistants for any period subsequent to Aug. 1. The 
crass folly of appropriating money to build roads and at 
the same time permitting the natural curiosities of the 
Park, its game and its timber to be destroyed without let 
or hindrance is apparent, and the course of the House of 
Representatives in this matter—while it perfectly agrees 
with its action on other subjects of importance—fills one 
with an ever increasing contempt for our lawgivers. To 
bring the Park up to its present condition has cost years 
of labor and many thousands of dollars, and now a 
heavy-witted House throws the whole thing overboard 
by refusing to appropriate funds for its protection, 

We apprehend that the greatest danger to the Park will 
be within the next six months, for no doubt Congress will 
make some provision for its protection at the next ses- 
sion. 

Were it legal for it to do so, the force in the Park might 
perhaps consent to serve without pay until Congress meets 
again, trusting to that body to provide compensation from 
Aug. 1, but the Interior Department cannot accept their 
voluntary services if offered. An Act approved May ik 
1884, provides that— 


Wo Department or officer of the United States shall accept vol- 
untary service for the Government or employ personal service in 
excess of that authorized by law, except in cases of sudden emer- 
gency involving the loss of human life or the destruction of prop- 


erty. 

If it were not for this we should earnestly urge Colonel 
‘Wear to do all in his power to hold his force together as 
long as possible. We feel sure that he will regret to see 
all the good work that he has done here go for naught. 
We know that he feels personal pride in what he has 
accomplished in the Park, as well as im the force he has 
built up and organized. He knows, too, that he has a 
strong support among the more intelligent members of 
Congress, in the Interior Department and among the 
people at large. 

We feel sure that, though Congress has been incredibly 
neglectful of the people’s interests during the session just 
ended, the blunder which has been made will soon be 


repaired. The end is. not yet, and we believe that next 
winter the voice of the people will find expression in a 
way that Congress will listen to with respect. 


THE VACATIONIST CORRESPONDENTS 0 so far as to pitch 
into the protection of moose and deer in the Maine woods, 
and ask, in the name of the much injured poacher, that the 
game laws of that State be so modified that shooting shall 
be lawful enough just to thin out the wonderfully- 
increased deer.and caribou and thus keep back the wolves 
which are coming on their tracks. Alas, for such stu- 
pidity! Whatin the name of all that is true has increased 
the deer in Maine? Is it jackshooting the mother does in 
the vacation season, when these writers would like to be 
paddled on to them, but when the death of the poor 
creature—poor in a double sense—is sure to be followed 
by the starvation of one or two helpless fawns? Has 
jacking caused them to increase? Or hag that much 
worse method, hounding and clubbing, done it? That the 
deer have increased in Maine, under just such laws as she 
has, and that the deer are there to be taken by fair means 
in open season, is sufficient reason for letting her statutes 
remain just as they are. 


LocaL OPTION GAME~LAWS are proposed by certain 
parties in Arkansas, who probably think that if once the 
State law can be done away with they can arrange local 
legislation to suit themselves. The State law, particularly 
the restriction on marketing game, has worked well, and 
it should be retained, 


Che Sportsman Courist. 


Addresss all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co, 


IN CAMP ON TWO MEDICINE. 


Q*2 looking at the muddy waters of the Missouri at 

Bismarck would little think that its sources are clear 
mountain streams. This mighty river drains a vast scope 
of mountain country. To the sportsman of means and 
leisure nothing could be more pleasant than to explore the 
mountain head of every one of its tributaries, from the 
southernmost branch of the Yellowstone to the north fork 
of Milk River. One would always find an abundance and 
great variety of game for camp use, Any pool would 
supply a pail of trout, and as for scenery, it would be ever 
yaried and changing. I doubt if any place in the world 
affords more grand and inspiring views than the Rocky 
Mountains. The greater part of these streams have never 
been explored, especially the more northerly ones. 

Our party last falkwas probably the first of white men 
who ever visited the head of St. Mary’s. If you remem- 
ber, our hunt ended at Cutbank. After reaching the 
trading post and resting a few days, we got another out- 
fit of grub, and started for Two Medicine. After cross- 
ing the south fork of Cutbank this trail climbs an im- 
mense ridge.. From the summit one can see, far below, 
the source of Two Medicine: two beautiful Jakes set in a 
eroup of massive mountains. 

It-was the 11th of December when we arrived there. 


“The lower lake was already frozen over, and we crossed 


on the ice to. the west shore and built our cabins. We had 
barely finished them when the great snow storm came, 
and when it was over we found all about us over three 
feet of feathery snow. There was a great deal of con- 
jecture as to how the game would stand this immense 
fall of snow. Bears, of course, were snugly esconced in 
their dens, dreaming probably of by-gone days in the 
sarvis berry patch. e wondered how the mountain 
lion, the lynx, fisher, martin, could move around when 
even the snowshoe rabbit sank to the top of his back at 
every leap. Every treeand bush was weighted down 
with a great shroud of snow. Where would the different 
species of grouse find food? Even about our cabins we 
found them buried deep in the snow, and one day Ben 
actually caught one in his hands, But how would the 
larger game, upon which we depended for our winter's 
meat, fare? Could the deer and elk push out on to the 
prairie where there was but little snow, and whither our 
horses had already gone? We feared that the short- 
legged bighorn would perish, but inaday or two we 
could see with the glasses great yards on the sides of the 
mountains where these plucky animals had trodden and 
scraped away the snow to enable them to get at the luxu- 
riant mountain grasses. And Norris one day surprised a 
band of old bucks near the cabins; he wounded one, 
which slid into a deep coulie, where it lay at the bottom 
completely covered with snow, Leaving his gun on the 
bank he slid down after it, but the minute he struck it, it 
jumped up and took the back track up the mountain, 
leaving Norris in blank surprise, holding in each fist a 
wad of hair which he had pulled from itsrump, After 
this storm we had at least ten days of still weather with 
not a breath of wind, something most unusual in this 
mountain region. During the interval we busied our- 
selves making snowshoes. We had seyeral bighorn 
skins, which I grained with the back of a draw shaveand 
cut into strands; the bows we made of willow, but as yet 
the snow was too light for them to be of any use. 

One day we went fishing up to the head of the lake, 
distant about two miles. We took turns breaking a trail, 
and were about two hours getting there. Where the inlet 
comes in we cut holes in the ice, and in a short gime had 
all the trout we cared to pack home. I noticed several 
peculiarities in these fish which our Eastern trout (Salmo 
fontinalis) do not possess. I have caught them at all sea- 
sons of the year, and have always found more or less of 
them in spawning condition, and again they are always 
in good condition for the table; but the Salmo fontinalis 
is during several of the winter months, especially in the 
Adirondacks, wholly unfit for the table, being soft, flabby 
and strongly flavored. In September, as I know by experi- 
ence, one can catch very large trout here, some of them 
weighing as much as 4lbs., but during our stay at the 
lake we never caught one which would weigh over a 


pound, although we fished in deep and shallow water in 
different parts of the lake, and in the inlet and outlet, 
Where could the big fish have cached themselves? 
_ One morning we saw an immense column of snow ris- 
ing obliquely from atmountain near the head of the lake. 
he wind was coming. In less than an hour it came 
sweeping down the canon and roaring through the woods, 
blowing the great masses of snow from the heavily laden 
branches of the pines, and making it so dark that we 
were obliged to light the candles. Often during the win- 
ter L haye seen the wind play strange freaks with the 
snow. Sometimes it would blow a single straight shaft 
of snow far out on to the prairie; again, bridge the space 
between two mountains, and once I saw a thin shaft of 
snow blown froma mountain five miles distant and fall 
in a graceful curve on to the lake. 

After this, there was scarcely a day when we did not 
have a flurry or two of snow, accompanied with more or 
less wind. The snowshoeing became good, and I had as 
a result grouse, rabbits, fish and bighorn to choose from 
for every meal. 

I spent the greater part of my time hunting grouse, of 
which there are several species. In the valleys along the 
streams, where willows and scrub cottonwoods, with 
quaking asp groves are thickest, is the winter haunt of 
the ruffed grouse. Not being so skillful as to “knock off 
their heads at 50yds. every time” with a rifle, I invariably 
took the shotgun and shot them as often sitting as I did 
on the wing. I know that it is very unsportsmanlike to 


‘killa grouse in a tree, but all compunctions as to the 


method are silenced when one sits up to the table to enjoy 
the juicy broil or sayory stew. ie 

The haunt of the spruce grouse is further up on the 
mountain sides, where young pines are thickest. Like 
the ruffed grouse, in winter these birds feed on the buds 
of cottonwood, quaking asp, willow, and the tender shoots 
of pine. As a table bird I found these very inferior to the 
dusky grouse, and consequently I seldom hunted them. 

By the majority of sportsmen the ruffed grouse is con- 
sidered the king of American game birds, not only in 
wariness and swiftness, but in beauty of plumage and 
delicacy of flesh. My opinion is that the dusky grouse 
(Canace obscura) 1s entitled to this position. In winter its 
haunt is far up on the mountain sides among the scrub 
pines at the edge of timber line, right under the shadow 
of the great bare cliffs and hedges which cap the tops of 
the mountains, and during this season it lives entirely on 
the needles and shoots of this pine. As the spring gradu- 
ally approaches they begin to come down among the open 
parks along the ridges and creeks, where they mate and 
raise their young. Inthe mating season the neck of the 
male bird swells to an enormous size, and he may be 
heard at all times of the day making that peculiar bellow- 
ing sound (in calm weather it may be heard a mile) which 
has given it the local name of bull grouse, 

Unlike the spruce and ruffed grouse in these mountain 
wilds, this is at all times a wary bird, exceedingly difficult 
to approach. In spring and fall the best plaee to hunt 
them is along the steep ridges, among the scattered chimps 
of pine, and the minute you flush one he clears off down 
the mountain side and into the thick woods. You may 
see one‘alight in a pine, and as youapproach you hear him 
sail out of the opposite side and perchance may catch a 
glimpse of him, To successfully bag this bird, more 
snap-shooting is required than in hunting woodcock. The 
highest score I ever made was seven in about three hours 
hunting. There were four of us, and we got in all twenty- 
nine birds, and I have no doubt that we saw and heard 
three hundred different birds, The males of this species 
will, I think, weigh from four to five pounds. At certain 
seasons of the year, in the fall and all through the winter, 
they are very fat; the flesh when cooked is white and 
juicy, and of a most delicate flavor. The plumage, as 
compared with that of the ruffed grouse, I will not dis- 
cuss, Any of your New York readers may satisfy them- 
selves on this point by visiting the magnificent collection 
of the grouse family in Central Park. 

In the middle of winter I was surprised to find just 
above timber line occasional flocks of sharp-tailed grouse 
(Pedicecetes phasianellus), very tame and a perfect mass 
of fat. I always supposed their winter habitat was along 
the streams in the lowlands. Still higher up, among the 
rocks and crags on the very tops of the mountains, I 
found the ptarmigan, always in flocks of from half a 
dozen to fifteen or twenty. The plumage of these bright 
little creatures is pure white, reheved only by the black 
beak and sparkling-eyes. Seyeral@times I contemplated 
making a special hunt for them, but I always reasoned 
thus: If I take the shotemm, I am liable to see a bighorn; 
if I take the rifle, | may kill the bighorn and may get 
close enough to shoot a ptarmigin’s head off. The result 
was that I always took the rifle, and never killed one of 
these birds, although I shot at several. 

Of all hunting, I believe the pursuit of the bighorn is — 
most arduous as well as most dangerous, especially im 
winter. At this season many places are covered with ice 
ar slippery snow, affording but little footing, sometimes 
where a single misstep would cause one to be dashed to — 
pieces, | 

One cold, still morning Ben Norris, Belair and the 
writer started out in quest of meat, There had been a 
“chinook,” followed by a storm, so that we had fair walk- 
ing on a heavy crust, covered with five or six inches of 
light snow. We struck up the mountain directly back of 
camp, and after four miles of pretty steep climbing came 
to the edge of the timber, Here the mountain became — 
very rocky and steep, with great bare cliffs hundreds of 
feet high. As we emerged from the timber we surprised 
two large rams feeding near us, but before we could get 
a sight on them they ran behind a convenient boulder, — 
and when next we saw them they werea quarter of a mile 
away- , ; 

From here a large deep coulie extended to the top of the — 
mountain, hemmed in on each side by enormous cut rock” 
walls. This we determined to ascend, for right at the 
very head of it we could see a small band of sheep feeding 
leisurely along. Soon we came to a very steep place 
where the snow was very hard and slippery. The other 
boys, having on rubber boots, were able to travel over 
this in comparative" safety, but I wore moccasins and 
could proceed no further. Reluctantly I turned back and 
started for home, It proved. afterward it was a lucky 
thing for me that I could not accompany them. As the 
early night came on, we cooked a good dinner for the 
hunters, and as we expected them every minute, we kept 
waiting for them to join us at the table. Six, seven, eight, 
nine o’clock passed, and still no sign of the hunters, 


_ myself, ‘here goes nothing.’” 


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Awe, 13, 1886.) 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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went to the door and fired four or five heavy charges 
from my gun, No response. Then we ate our supper 
and went to bed, haying concluded to start early in the 
morning in search of them. Ahout daylight, however, 
they came in, completely exhausted, bringing each one 
of them a pocketful of steaks. Belair was completely 
fagsed out, spitting some blood and immediately went to 
bed. Norris’s heels were frosted, and Ben said that he 
felt 175 years old. After giving Belair somesalt and water 
to check the bleeding, we gave Ben and Norris a good 
breakfast, and afterward as they lay back on the robes 
enjoying a mixture of perique and Virginia leaf, we 
learned the history of their adventures, 

After Ileft them they succeeded with much difficulty 
in reaching the head of the coulie, and found that the 
band of sheep had traveled over to the top of another 
mountain still further back. Here the hunters separated, 
Norris starting around the base of this mountain and the 
others taking the trail of the sheep, After several hours 
hard climbing Belair and Ben reached the top of the 
mountain, and coming suddenly upon the band they fired 
simultaneously and wounded a fine doe, which ran over 
a cut ledge some eight or ten feet high and fell over dead. 
ee the excitement of the moment they jumped over after 

er. 

After dressing the doe they put a rope around its neck 
and started back, but found to their surprise that they 
could not ascend the ledge. On either side of them was 
acut wall, below the side of the mountain rounded so 
they could not see the bottom. It was getting late. Some 
move must be made. Pushing the sheep ahead of them 
they began to descend, Soon they came to where they 
could see the bottom, and they were horrified at the sight. 
From here the mountain was so steep that they could not 
get a foothold, and far below at the bottom were numer- 
ous boulders and stunted trees. They gave the doea 
push and in a second she slid to the bottom, never strik- 
ing a boulder nor tree. 

“Better be killed than freeze to death,” said Ben, and 
lying down, he grasped his gun so the stock would scrape 
on the snow and started down, Afraid to see how Ben 
fared, Belair followed. Ben said the sensation as they 
descended was just horrible. Strange tosay, Ben reached 
the bottom without a scratch or bruise; but Belair, less 
fortunate, caromed against a pine, receiving a severe 
blow on the chest and smashing the stock of his “Old 
Reliable” Sharps to splinters. Just at this time Norris 
came along; and cutting a few steaks from the doe they 
started for home. Night overtookthem shortly after they 
entered the timber,and,as they were completely exhausted, 
they decided to camp, Having no axe, they were obliged 
to build a fire of such dead branches as they could break 
from the stunted trees. The snow here was six or eight 
feet deep, and the fire soon thawed a hole to the bottom, 
making, as it were, a well, and for the rest of the night 
they shivered over the edge of it, throwing on what 
scanty wood they could gather, and narrowly escaping 
freezing to death. We took Belair down to the Agency, 
where, under the kind treatment of the doctor, he gradu- 
ally recovered from the shock. 

The bighorns are probably the most numerous of any 
kind of game in the Rockies. Every single mountain, in 
my experience, I have found to be the home of one or 
more bands. I donot mean, though, that a band con- 
fines its range to one mountain. I do mean that they are 
so plenty that they are to be found on every peak. 

Long after the last elk and deer shall have pitppcarce 
there will be plenty of bighorns left, for the simple rea- 
son that not one sportsman in ten has the strength and 

atience to follow them to their homes above the clouds. 

or are strength and patience the only requisites of the 
sheep hunter. The highest attribute is recklessness, for 
often one must say to himself, ‘‘*Well, ’1l make the jump. 

If I fall before I dash upon the rocks beneath, Pll say to 
And then, if one falls, why, 
what's the difference? It cannot be said that you com- 
mitted suicide. For your tomb you would have the deep, 
dark cafion; the giant mountains would surround you; 
and you would fall asleep in the midst of that wild, 
rugged nature which you loved so well. 

Two Medicine! Isn’t there a certain charm in the 
name? Why so named? Because long ago the Blackfeet 
and Bloods each built a lodge to the Sun, in one summer, 
in one of its grassy bottoms, There the medicine men 
made long and fervent prayers. The Sun and the Old 
Man were implored to have pity on the people, to give 
them health, food and shelter. Onecan imagine now the 
opening chant, the chorus of a thousand voices, as with 
bowed heads they sung Ni-di! Ni-di! Ni-ai! (My shelter, 
my covering). 

These people have a certain tradition that beyond the 
lower lake the stream gushes out from the rocks. Not 
that they had ever visited it, for they are essentially 

prairie people, but they had heard the Kootnus say so. 

o white man, so far as 1 could learn, had ever been to 
the upper lake. That there was an upper lake could not 
be doubted, because we had seen it from a mountain near 
camp. One bright March morning three of us, Ben, Fred 
and the writer, started out to explore the inlet, and, if we 
had time, the upper lake. Our weapons were varied; 
one carried an axe, another a rifle, and I took the shot- 
py Each of us had a fishhook and line and a chunk of 

izhorn meat, for we were about to visit unknown waters, 
and who knows what monsters of the finny tribe might 
be lurking there? 

_ When we entered the deep swamp at the head of 
the lower lake there was a great rushing of wings 
as a flock of grouse flew up before us. I got four of them 
and hung them up in a tree until our return. A little 
further on we struck the fresh trail of a mountain lion, 
and as it led in our direction we followed ita way. By 
a slough in the creek we saw the fresh signs of beaver. 
The mountain lion had noticed them also, for the impres- 
sions in the snow told us that he had crouched behind a 
clump of bushes a long time in hopes that one of the flat 
tails would come out. Mountain lions, I think, highly 
prize this kind of meat; at least I have often noticed 
where they have cached. by beaver workings; and several 
times I have found the remains of the animals they have 
killed; there was not much left of the flesh either time. 
I think a hungry mountain lion is able to eat a common 
sized beaver at one meal. One characteristic of the 
mountain lion, wherein he differs from all others of the 


cat family, is that he is not afraid of water, and at times 


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Ibelieve he really enjoysa bath. In summer I have often 
“noticed where they have crossed broad, deep streams; 
in each case the tracks led into the water on one side and 


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away from it on the other. Again, three different times 
in winter I have seen where they crossed the cold, rapid, 
unfrozen mountain streams, once on this very creek 
where the water was very deep and at least 12yds. wide, 

We traveled three miles through patches of pine, quak- 
ing asp, and cottonwood, with here and there great parks 
of alder brush, This in summer would be impossible, but 
now weighted down with 5 or 6ft, of snow they were 
easily crossed. We began to hear the unmistakable roar 
of a waterfall, and after twenty minutes further travel 
came to the most peculiar freak of nature I eversaw. The 
valley narrowed and the spurs of mountains on either side 
of the valley met in the lowest part, forming a perpendic- 
ular rock wall some 200ft. high. From a jagged hole in 
this wall 40 or 50ft. from its base the stream which we 
had been following burst out in a mighty volume and fell 
with a roar into a deep wide pool below. Here and there 
on the massive wall jutting rocks afforded precarious 
holds for stunted pines, Above great spruces leaned over 
as if shuddering at the dark water into which they must 
some day inevitably fall. On the right a grove of pine 
and cottonwoods came down to the water’s edge; on the 
left a steep hill covered with giant boulders rose from the 
very brink. On either side, towering above the tops of 
the pines, the great wall mountains guarded this gem of 
nature, jealous, we thought, that human eyesshould ever 
rest upon it, Nor were there lacking signs of life in this 
grand wild place; several otter slides led down the bank 
into the deepest waters of the pool. Venturing close, we 
could see, deep down, schools of trout and ‘‘pea mouth,” 
Two water ouzels darted in and out of the spray at the 
foot of the falls. Along these mountain streams which 
never freeze these somber-colored little birds are to be 
found every month in the year. In the very coldest 
weather they may be seen diving along the riffles and 
rapids, anon, perched on a spray-covered stone pouring 
forth their beautiful song melody, 

By making a detour to the right we found a place where 
we could ascend the ledge, and in a few minutes we stood 
directly over the falls. Ages ago, and perhaps even now 
in times of freshets, the water poured its whole volume 
over this wall, Following up this ancient stream bed, 
lined on either side by frowning walls of limestone, we 
came once more to the stream, half a mile or more dis- 
tant from the falls. Here, with a mighty swirland rush, 
it disappeared beneath some huge boulders. Following 
up the stream from here another hour’s tramp brought us 
to the lake. At the outlet the creek runs very rapidly for 
about fifty yards, when it forms a large pool 75yds. in 
diameter, This is very deep as we failed to find bottom 
with 50ft. of lime. Chopping holes through the ice, which 
was very thick on the pooland lake, we caught half a 
dozen trout. From the pool we went up on to the lake, 
but owing tothe hour had not time to explore it. The 
head is in a cafion to the northwest andthe entire length 
may be three miles. On the right a very steep mountain 
comes down to the water’s edge. Numerous sheep trails 
led along its sides not far above the lake. Higher up an 
oldram was gazing down upon us in astonishment, <A 
bullet from the rifle ploughed the snow near him, and he 
quickly gave us an exhibition of his agility in mountain 
climbing. On the left of the lake is a valley hemmed in 
by wall mountains, some of them at great height; one of 
them has the highest perpendicular wall I have ever seen. 
Tn the valley is some evergreen, mostly bull pine and of 
stunted growth. Timber line, from all appearances, is not 
over 500ft. above the lake. 

Just above the timber, under a rock wall, we saw nine 
large animals walking along in single file. They were 
either elk or moose, but having no ‘glasses we could not 
determine which, On our way home we saved a mile or 
two by taking a short cut-over the spur of a mountain, 
and reached camp just as the sun was setting. 

One day Ben, Fred and I went sheep htinting. It was 
an exceptionally fine March day, not a breath of wind 
was stirring, and the sky was cloudless. We left camp 
before daylight and reached timber line by 8 o'clock. 
The mountain on which we hunted this day divides Two 
Medicine and the South Fork of the Cutbank. As we left 
the timber and commenced to climb the steep ascent to 
the top.of the mountain, we found we had a difficult task 
before us. Successive warm days had so melted and har- 
dened the snow that it was almost like ice. In the steep- 
est places we had to jab holes with our gun stocks to get 
footholds. After an hour of this kind of work wereached 
the foot of the rock wall, and here the dangerous part of 
the work began. Fred, who was a novice in mountain 
climbing, declined to go any further, and said he would 
wait for us to come back. . 

From the base of this rock wall a sharp trail led up 
toward the point of the mountain, and this we determined 
to follow. Before reaching the top we passed severe 
narrow and dangerous places, and twice Ben’s collie dog 
stopped and howled dismally, hesitating to take the neces- 
sary leap. However, we ascended safely and reached 
the top of the mountain, which was wide and covered 
with a series of ridges of rock. We immediately sighted 
a large ram, which got out of the way as quickly as pos- 
sible. After half an hour’s walk over this broken ground, 
we came to, or rather directly over, the North Fork of 
Cutbank, Here the mountain ended abruptly in a cation 
of immense depth and not over one hundred yards in 
width. Ben, more adventurous than the writer, crawled 
to the edge and looked over, I was hanging on to one of 
his legs, and he had no sooner glanced at the great depth 
than he cried out, ‘“‘Pullback!” I exerted all my strength, 
and half pulled and half slung him away from the edge. 
“T wouldn't look over there again for anything,” he said; 
‘just the glance I had made me faint.” Close by us was 
a loose boulder. We pushed this over the wall and lis- 
tened. Itwas a long time before we heard the faint thud 
which told us it had reached the bottom. 

Everywhere on the mountain were fresh signs of sheep, 
and as we turned back Ben decided to make a detour to 
the left, while I was to go back to Fred by the way we 
had come. I made the descent safely, and as soon as I 
came in sight of Fred he cried out, ‘‘Did you see them?” 
T was about to ask what, when I heard firing above us, 
and, looking up saw Ben on the very verge of the cliff 
firing directly down. Between us and him was a broad 
terrace, and I concluded that whatever he was firing at 
must be on this terrace. 

“Didn't you see them?’ again asked Fred. 

‘See what? 

‘Why the sheep, of course. They came down over the 
cliff right where Ben is, There were two of them.” 

‘Why didn’t you shoot?” 


‘JT don’t know,” said Fred confusedly, ‘‘I—I—I was 
watching the sheep,” 

The terrace toward which Ben was shooting was not 
over fifty yards above us, and I managed with much dif- 
ficulty to climb upon it, Just then Ben came in sight 
along our sheep trail, and I waited for him to come up. 
When he had regained his breath he said that on the 
extreme left of the mountain be had surprised a doe 
and yearling, and that they made directly for the cliff 
above us, When hereached its verge he saw them directly 
below him and wounded them both, A short walk led us to 
where the sheep had come down the cliff. It looked as 
if nothing but a bird could haye come down there; but 
there were the fresh trails and blood on each one. The 
larger animal, the doe, had left the terrace and reascended. 
the mountain to a little shelf just above us, upon which 
she was undoubtedly lying. This shelf we could not 
reach either from above or from the terrace, so we turned 
to follow the trail of the yearling, which led off to the 
right, Turning the dog loose, he soon disappeared around 
the point of a ledge, and in a minute or two we heard him 
barking and soon came in sight of him. On a little level 
place the sheep was standing, head down, and the dog 
trying to grab it in the rear, but as fast as the dog moved. 
around the sheep wheeled also. As it turned we could 
see on each side a bright red spot, and knew that the ball 
had gone clear through it. Ben shortly put it out of 
misery by shooting it through the head. When he fired, 
the animal made a leap, fell off the edge of the terrace 
and rolled down to where Fred wasstanding a most inter- 
ested spectator. By digging footholds in the snow we 
managed to get down also, From there to timber line 
we went quickly, and on the less steep places I straddled 
the Anaad and took a glorious slide, Axriyed at timber, 
we cut up the animal, shouldered each his share and 
trudged wearily home. 

Not long after this hunt the geese and ducks began to 
come, and packing our wagons we hitched ou and ‘struck 
out for civilization, leaving with regret the little cabins 
where we had so pleasantly passed the winter. 

J. W. SCHULTZ, 

Montana, January, 1686. 


THE OLD MAN OF THE HILL. 


LOVE to doze here in my cosy chair now that the old 
tyrant, Rheumatism, has laid such violent hands upon 
me, and since I cannot get about in my physical self, I 
am fain to stroll off with Memory fora companion and 
take long, retrospective journeys such as old men delight 
in. You may be sure it does not take us long to shake 
the dust of the city from off our seven-league boots, and 
we never slacken speed until the last graded, curbstoned, 
picket-guarded street is far behind, and we are out upon 
the country road where the cows browse unmolested by 
the way, and you may stumble to your heart’s content 
over boulders that were there when Adam dwelt in Eden. 
I cannot mention all our strange adventures, nor pre- 
sent you to all the interesting people by the way, nor call 
your attention to all the noble landscapes we stop to con- 
template. 

Nor do we always pursue the same road in our journey. 
Sometimes we are floating on a stream where at first the 
landscapes are easily recognized as recently visited, but 
soon the journey takes on all the little excitement of a 
trip through a strange country, and more, as frequently, 
around some distant curve, comes floating into view a 
long-forgotten scene. 

We pause a while in a quiet cove where the waters 
seem to eddy and rest beneath an ancient willow, which 
they have almost undermined, whose branches overhang 
a few crumbling tablets, on which the inscriptions, lichen- 
bound and time-eroded, we can scarce decipher. 

When the mists lift again other landmarks are visible, - 
and quickly-recurring mile stones, which seemed so far 
apart solong ago, are flitting by, while our guideis getting 
more at fault, the stream getting narrower and more 
narrow, until at last—but we have been dreaming. 

They have dubbed me here the ‘‘Old Man of the Gar- 
ret,” but I choose rather to call myself the ‘‘Old Man of 
the Hill,” for had we not a moment since been interrupted 
in our journey, you would have seen how, eventually, we 
would reach a quiet New England village where we 
could not pause, but passing through and up the hill a 
mile beyond, would come to where a farmhouse stands 
with open gates and doors just off the road. Behind the 
house a path leads up from the garden wicket across the 
pasture to the great bald summit of the hill where, at the 
highest eminence, a magnificent boulder looms up as 
majestically as any Sphinx or Pyramid, and yet with such 
a gentle inclination, 1 may with ease ascend to the apex, 


-where the other sides fall away, a beetling precipice. 


It is evident this boulder is a prime favorite with old 
Dame Nature, too, for see how she is taxing her resources 
in its adornment. Over all the bald places she glues a 
myriad wafers of lichen. These form the basis for a hardy 
growth of moss, and some day a belated insect toiling 
homeward becomes inyolyed in the miniature forest, re- 
linquishes his burden of seed, and the barren rock has 
become fertile, A-varicious clumps of briers are reaching 
out in all directions, emulating possession of the whole, 
and meeting with little opposition except an occasional 
bunch of primrose and whortleberry, with here and there 
a solitary juniper. There is a tangled fringe of barberries 
about the base, the woodbine and wild ivy are clambering 
up the sides investigating allthe clefts and crannies, while 
a thrifty sapling has even found a foothold in a rift half 
way up, and is nodding his plumes over my head. The 
woods form a dark background, but before the eye may 
hover at will over an infinite variety of landscape, while 
far to the south a thick haze on the horizon indicates the 
busy city.. It looks peaceful enough from here, not a 
sound of its commotion reaches us, and the pigmies we 
can almost see crawling about are as mute as so many 
toilers on an ant hill, but well we know if we descend 
among them they will become a struggling, sweating, 
jostling, snarling throng, and those structures, which 
from here are pasteboard toys, will rear themselves in 
massive piles of masonry, resounding with a horrible din 
of clanging hammers, creaking pulleys, panting engines 
and the myriad sounds of weighty bulks of merchandise, 

It is fittmg enough that men should get together here 
in pursuit of business or science and art, while nature is 
driven out and takes her stand upon the hill, but if you 
could only know as I know the pleasures she has in store 
for her disciples you would find a home like this ‘‘upon a, 
hill,” Then at evening of a struggling, disappointing day 


-pared six cards about 10in. by din., 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


————— ae 


[Avae. 12, 1886, 


you might clamber up the path, till turning on the sum- 
mit, your gaze mene wander in an unobstructed sweep of 
miles until, behold! the town Brobdingnaggia has become 
Lilliputia and you have left your little knapsack of troub- 
les there also, 

Years ago I said all this to my. friend, the city dweller, 
but ‘‘No, it is too far away,” said he, ‘It is too steep, this 
hill of yours to climb. Iwill build mea Queen Anne 
castle and at evening I will smoke and swing in a modern 
hammock and this will be comfort.” 

So he does. But itis not comfort; his landscape is a 
croquet lawn, his horizon a board fence, his sun sets be- 
hind a barn. So now he sleeps in the valley and I, al- 
though you think you may climb the garret stairs and 
find me dozing in the arm chair, I am still the “Old Man 
of the Hill.” JEFFERSON SCRIBB. 


Forest. and Stream Fables. 


Blatuyal History. 


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THE INTELLIGENCE OF THE DOG. 


Bates a crowded sitting of the biological section of 
the British Association, Sir John Lubbock read a 
paper in which he gave some interesting notes on the 
intelligence of the dog. The man and the dog, he said, 
have lived together in more or less intimate association 
for many thousands of years, and yet it must be confessed 
that they know comparatively little of one another. That 
the dog is a loyal, true, and affectionate friend must be 
gratefully admitted, but when we come to consider the 
physical nature of the animal, the limits of our knowledge 
are almost immediately reached. I have elsewhere sug- 
gested that this arises very much from the fact that hith- 
erto we have tried to teach animals rather than to learn 
from them—to conyey our ideas to them rather than to 
devise any language or code of signals by means of which 
they might communicate theirs tous. The former may 
more important from a utilitarian point of view. 
though even this is questionable, but psychologically it is 
far less interesting. 

Under these circumstances, it occurred to me whether 
some such system as that followed with deaf-mutes, and 
especially by Dr. Howe with Laura Bridgman, might not 
prove yery instructive if adapted to the case of dogs. I 
have tried this in a small way with a black poodle named 
Van. I took two pieces of card-board, about 10in. by 3in., 
and on one of them printed in large letters the word 
“food,” leaving the other blank. I then placed two cards 
over two saucers, and in the one under the “‘food” card 
put a little bread and milk, which Van, after having his 
attention called to the card, was allowed to eat. This was 
repeated over and over again till he had had enough. In 
about ten days he began to distinguish between the two 
cards. I then. put them on the floor and made him bring 
them to me, which he did readily enough. When he 
brought the plain card I simply threw it back, while when 
he brought the *‘food” card I gave him a piece of bread, 
and in about a month he had pretty well learned to real- 
ize the difference. I then had some other cards printed 
with the words ‘‘out,” “tea,” “‘bone,” ‘‘water,” spelt pho- 
netically, so as not to trouble him by our intricate spelling; 
and a certain number also with words to which I did not 
intend him to attach any significance, such as ‘‘nought,” 
“plain,” “ball,” &c. Van soon learned that bringing a 
card was a request, and soon learned to distinguish be- 
tween the plain and printed cards; it took him longer to 
realize the difference between words, but he gradually 

ot to recognize several, such as food, out, bone, tea, &c. 
it he was asked whether he would like to go out for a 
walk, he would joyfully fish up the ‘‘out” card, choosing 
it from several others and bring it to me, or run with it 
in evident triumph to the door. ; 

T need hardly say that the cards were not always put in 
the same places. They were varied quite indiscriminately 
and in a great variety of positions, Nor could the dog 
recognize them by scent. They were all alike, and al 
continually handled by us. Still I did not trust to that 
alone, but hada number printed for each word. When, 
for instance, he brought a card with ‘‘food” on it, we did 
not put down the same identical card, but another bear- 
ing the same word; when he had brought that, a third, 
then a fourth, and so on, For asingle meal, therefore, 
eighteen or twenty cards would be used, so that he evi- 
dently is not guided by scent. No one who has seen him 
look down a row of cards and pick up the one he wanted 


could, I think, doubt that in bringing a card he feels he 


is making a request, and that he can not only distinguish 
one ecard from another, but also associate the word and 
‘the object. This is, of course, only a beginning; but it is, 
I venture to think, pores and might be carried fur- 
ther, though the limited wants and aspirations of the ani- 
mals constitute a great difficulty. wl 

My wife has a very beautiful and charming collie, Pa- 
tience, to which we are much attached. This dog was 
often in the room when Van brought the “‘food” card, and 
was rewarded with a piece of bread. She must have seen 
this thousands of times, and she begged in the usual man- 
ner, but never once did it occur to her to bring a card. 
She did not touch, or indeed even take the slightest notice 
of them. Ithen tried the following experiment: I pre- 
and colored in pairs— 
two yellow, two blue, two orange. I put three of them 
on the floor, and then holding up one of the others, en- 
deavored to teach Van to bring me the duplicate. That 
is to say, that if the blue was held up, he should fetch the 
corresponding color from the floor; if yellow, he should 
fetch the yellow, and so on. When he brought the sea 
card he was made to drop it, and return for another t. 
he brought the right one, when he was rewarded with a 
little food, ‘The lessons were generally given by my 
assistant, Miss Wendland, and lasted half an hour, during 
which time he brought the right card on an average about 
twenty-five times. I certainly thought that he would 
soon have grasped what was expected of him. But no. 
We continued the lessons for nearly three months, but, 
as a few days were missed, we may say ten weeks, and 
yet at the end of the time I cannot say that Van appeared 
to have the least idea what was expected of him. 


It seemed a matter of pure accident which card he’ 


brought. There is, I believe, no reason to doubt that dogs 


can distinguish colors, but as it was just possible that Van 
might be color blind, we then repeated the same experi- 
ment, only substituting for the colored cards others 
marked respectively I., If, and II]. This we continued for 
another three months, or say, allowing for intermission, 


ten weeks, but to my surprise entirely without success. 


I was rather disappointed at this, as, if it had sueceeded. 
the plan would have opened out many interesting lines of 
inquiry. Still, in such a case, one ought not to wish for 
one result more than another, as of course the object of 
all such experiments is merely to elicit the truth, and our 
result in the present case, though negative, is very inter- 
esting. I do not, however, regard it as by any means 
conclusive, and should be glad to see itrepealed. If the 
result proved to be the same, it would certainly imply 
Nery little power of combining even extremely simple 
ideas. 

I then endeayored to get some insight into the arith- 
metical condition of the dog’s mind. On this subject I 
have been able to find but little in any of the standard 
works on the intelligence of animals. Considering, how- 
ever, the very limited powers of savage men in this re- 
spect—that no Australian language, for instance, con- 
tains numerals up to four, no Australian being able to 
count his own fingers even on one hand—we cannot be 
surprised if other animals have made but little progress. 
Still, it is surprising that so little attention should have 
been directed to this subject, Leroy, who, though he 
expresses the opinion that ‘‘the nature of the soul of ani- 
mals is unimportant,” was an excellent observer, men- 
tions a case in which a man was anxious to shoot a crow. 
‘To deceive this suspicious bird, the plan was hit upon 
of sending two men to the wash-house, one of whom 
passed on, while the other remained; but the crow counted. 
and kept her distance. The next day three went, and 
again she perceived that only two retired, In fine, if was 
found necessary to send five or six men to the wash-house 
to put her out in her caleulation. The crow, thinking 
that this number of men had passed by, lost no time in 
returning.” From this he inferred that crows could count 
up to four. Lichtenberg mentioned a nightingale which 
was said to count up to three. Every day he gave it 
three meal-worms, one at a time; when it had finished 
one it returned for another, but after the third he knew 
that the feast was over. Ido not find that any of the re° 
cent works on the intelligence of animals, either Buchner, 
or Peitz or Romanes in either of his books, give any addi- 
tional evidence of this part of the subject. There are, 
however, various scattered notices, There is an amusing 
and suggestive remark in Mr. Galton’s interesting ‘-Narra- 
tive of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa,” After 
describing the Damara’s weakness in calculations, he 
says: ‘‘Once while I watched a Damara floundering 
hopelessly in a calculation on one side of me, I observed 
Dinah, my spaniel, equally embarrassed on the other; she 
was overlooking half a dozen of her new-born puppies, 
which had been removed two or three times from her, 
and her anxiety was excessive, as she tried to find out if 
they were all present, ar if any were still missing. She 
kept puzzling and running her eyes over them backward 
nil forward, but could not satisfy herself. She evidently 
had a vague notion of counting, but the figure was too 
large for her brain, Taking the two as they stood, dog 
and Damara, the comparison reflected no great honor on 
the man.” But even if Dinah had been clear on this sub- 
ject, it might be-said that she knew each puppy person- 
ally, as collies are said to know sheep. 

The same remark applies generally to animals and their 
young. Swans, for instance, are said to know directly if 
one of their cygnets is missing, but it is probable that 
they know each young bird individually. This explan- 
ation applies with less force to the case of eggs. Accord- 
ing to my bird-nesting recollections, which I have refreshed 
by more recent experience, if a nest contains four eggs, 
one may safely be taken; but if two are removed the bird 
generally deserts. Here then it would seem as if we had 
some reason for supposing that there is sufficient intelli- 
gence to distinguish three from four. An interesting 
consideration rises with reference to the number of the 
victims allotted to each cell by the solitary wasps. 
Ammophila considers one large caterpillar of Noctura 
segetwm enough; one species of Humenes supplies its 
young with five victims; another ten, fifteen, and even 
up to twenty-four. The number appears to be constant in 
each species. How does the insect know when her task 
is fulfilled? Not by the cell being filled, for if some be re- 
moved she does not replace them, When she has brought 
her complement she considers her task accomplished, 
whether the victims are still there or not. How then does 
she know when she has made up the number twenty-four? 
Perhaps it will be said that each species feels some mys- 
terious and innate tendency to provide a certain number 
of victims. This would under no circumstances be any 
explanation, but it is not in accordance with the facts. In 
the genus (Humenes) the males are much smaller than the 
females. Now in the hive bees, bumble bees, wasps and 
other insects, where such a difference occurs, but where 
the young are directly fed, it is of course obvious that the 
quantity can be proportioned to the appetite of the grub. 
But in insects with the habits of Eumenes and Ammophila 
the case is different, because the food is stored up once for 
all. Now, it is evident that if a female grub was supplied 
with only food enough for a male, she would starve to 
death; while if a male grub was given enough for a 
female it would have too much. No such waste, how- 
ever, occurs. In some mysterious manher the mother 
knows whether the eggs will produce a male or female 
erub, and apportions the quantity of food accordingly. 
She does not change the species or size of her prey; but if 
the egg is male she supplies five, if female, ten victims. 
Does she count? Certamly this seems very like a com- 
mencement in arithmetic. At the same time it would be 
very desirable to have additional evidence how far the 
number is really constant. eo ; 

Considering how much has been written on mstinct, it 
seems surprising that so little attention has been directed 
to this part of the subject. One would fancy that there 
ought to be no great difficulty in determining how far an 
an animal could count, and whether for instance, it could 


‘realize some very simple sum, such as that two and two 


make four. But when we come to consider how this ts to 
be done, the problem ceases to appear so simple, We 
have tried our dogs by putting a piece of bread before 


‘them and prevent them from touching it until we had 


counted seven. To prevent ourselyes from unintention- 
ally giving any indication, we used a metronome (the 
instrument used for giving time when practicing a piano- 


forte), and to make the beats more evident we attach a_ 


slender rod to the pendulum, It certainly seemed as if 
our dogs knew when the moment of permission had 
arrived, but their movements of taking the bread was 
scarcely so definite as to place the matter beyond a doubt. 
Moreover dogs are so very quick in seizing any indication 
given them, even unintentionally, that on the whole, the 
attempt was not satisfactory to my mind, I was the 
more discouraged from continuing the experiment in this 
manner by an account Mr. Huggins gave me of a very 
intelligent dog belonging to him, A number of cards 
were placed on the ground numbered respectively 1, 2, 3, 
and so on up to 10, A question is then asked; the square 
root of 9 or 16, or such a sum as 6x52—3. Mr. Huggins 
pointed consecutively to the cards, and the dog barked 
when he .came to the right one. Now Mr. Huggins did 
not consciously give the dog any sign, yet s0 quick was 
the dog in seizing the slightest indication that he was able 
to give the correct answer, This observation seemed to 
be. of great interest in connection with the so-called 
“thought reading,”’ No one, I suppose, will imagine that 
there was in this case any ‘‘thought reading” in the sense 
in which this word is used by Mr. Bishop and others. 
Evidently ‘‘Kepler” seized upon the slight indication un- 
intentionally given by Mr, Huggins. The observation 
however, shows the great difficulty of the subject. 

I have ventured to bring this question before the section, 
partly because I shall be so much obliged if any lady or 
gentleman present will fayor me with any suggestions, 
and partly in. hope of inducing others with more leisure 
and opportunity to carry on similar observations, which 
I cannot but think must lead to interesting results.— 
Finglish Mechanic. , 


A PREHISTORIC SWORD, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

During the last autumn, 1885, I was engaged in an ex- 
ploration of the central part of northern Missouri, which 
country 18 yet to a great extent primitive, the settlements 
being few and many miles apart. This portion of the 
State is noted for its numerous and beautiful lakes of 
bright pure water, the primeval forest wpon the shores of 
which, except in a few instances, remains as yet un- 
broken. 

In Forest county, on the northern border of Pine Lake, 
resides Daniel Gagen and family, pioneers in these woods. 
This ‘‘Uncle Dan” of the woods—as heis known eyery- 
where—is a pioneer indeed. For more than thirty years 
the borders of this beautiful lake has been his home. He 
isan Englishman by birth, his wife a native of the forest, 
of the Chippeway tribe of Indians, an estimable and ex- 
cellent lady, and well versed in good housekeeping. They 
have raised to manhood four sons, some of whom haye 
been educated outside the forest in the schools of Mul- 
waukee, and all are worthy young men. 

We enjoyed the hospitality of this family for several 
days, and upon one oceasion, while discussing the prehis- 
toric implements and curiosities which have from time to 
time been picked up or exhumed in the region stretching 
from Lake Superior to the valleys and mounds of the 
Ohio and Mississippi, ‘‘Uncle Dan” remarked that a short 
time since he had ploughed up a piece of pure copper 
which had been worked into the form of a sword, and 
that near this he also found a copper arrow. 

Such prehistoric relics of a people now utterly extinct, 
of whom even tradition is silent, at once begat in me 
much interest, being an index, as they must, to the cul- 
ture, the skill and capacity for design of that race now 
ace except by the few and scattered relics of their 
works. 

The sword was produced and proved to be, apparently 
only a part of what, once was a sword blade of ood 
dimensions, and appears to consist of pure copper, which 
seems to have been tempered, being harder than the pure 
metal and was also somewhat eroded. It was shapely, 
148in. in length, curving slightly and on good line toward 
the point, and while both edges were thin it was plain 
that only one was designed for the edge, Where it had 
parted from the base of the blade, which it did by in- 
direct cleavage, it was two inches in width, tapering 
thence gradually to a point. It was about as shapely as 
would be expected of modern manufacture, thicker in 
the middle so as to confer strength, and nicely shaped off 
toward either side. Tits weight was seventeen ounces. I 
inclose to you a correct outline of this relic on paper. 
Upon search the arrow could not befound. Mr, Gagen, 
believed that the fine plateau overlooking the lake and on 
which he lived must have been a favorite resort for these 
people on their migrations to and from the copper mimes 
of Lake Superior. _ GEORGE H, CANNON, 

WaAsnHineton, Mich. 


QCOPULATION OF EARTH-woRMs.—Rothley, Hngland.— 
Editor Forest and Stream: Har Roune to read in your 
issue of May 27, under natural history, Mr. James Stol- 
ler’s most interesting essay on earthworms, I notice he 
states the pairing takes place in the ‘‘night time, mn the 
months of July and August.” Now I have not infre- 
quently noticed worms in a state of copulation, when 
suddenly lifting a large store box, hencoop, or anything 
of that nature which has stood for a few days, On the 
coinmencement of this last June, on turning over a large 
box which I had used as a coop for some young ducks, L 
noticed on the grass two large worms in a state of copu- 
lation, I watched them for a few seconds and then drove 
a strong chicken toward them, hoping to see him peck at 
them. This he did, when they quickly parted company 
and made off into separate holes, although they had taken 
no notice of the box being lifted from off them. This 
proves that earthworms will copulate in the day time, 
and as early as June,—M. B, WYNN. 


Atpino Bat.—Lakevyille. Mass,, July 27.—Editor Forest 
and Stream: I send a box in which you will find a white 
bat. It was shot by a boy. Itis a novelty to the sports- 
men in this vicinity, as no one has eyer seen nor heard 
of one before.—C, F,S. [Probably young Atalapha nove- 
bordcensis Coues]. . 


REGENT ARRIVALS AT THE PHIBADELPHTA ZOGLOICAL GARDEN. 
—Received by purchase and presentation—l red kangaroo (Mucro- 
pus Pup Us, 1 ocelot (Felis pardatis), 1 barred ow] eee nelrulo- 
sum), 4screech owls (Scops asio), 5 pigeon hawks. (Aceipiter’ FUsete),. 
1 American crow (Corvus americanus), 1 red-headed duck (F_yerina 
americana), 2 copperhead snakes (Ancistrodon trix), talliga- 
tors CAtaaior mississippiensis), and 2 gopher tortoises (Testud 
carolina), Born in the Garden—? beayer (0. fiber canadensis) 1 
coumney Macaque (Macacus cynomolyus), and 1 pea hen {Pavo orlg. 
tata). _ 


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| Avpugon Socimry Pronrcs.—Almost_ simultaneously 
vith the bird concert at Central Lake, Michigan, noticed 
our last week’s issue, a similar féte was arranged by 
s. Linda Loy, the local secretary for Watson, Tl. in 
oncert with Miss Ada Kepley, the local Secretary of 
fingham, that State, Children of course. formed the 
xcuse for the féte in both cases, and the happy idea of 
connecting the Audubon movement in their nfemories 
with the pleasurable associations of a gala day, appears 
to have been due to germs of ideas wafted on the air, 
or each society acted in ignorance of the other’s intent. 


on a strollin Central Park, I saw what in my forty-five 
years field experience was never before my lot to behold; 
a large gray squirrel carrying in his mouth a young, half- 
fi eld-Hedged sparrow. The squirrel passed: within the 
range of 25ft., and I could not be mistaken, Has any 
reader ever detected the grim scamp in such acts before? 
—Canonious. [Acts such as the one above related are. 
yery common by the red squirrel, but much less so by 
the gray, we think.] 


Forest and Stream Fables. 


: Game Bag and Guy. 


{ 
Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co, 


THE PARK APPROPRIATION. 


i NHE Senate debate on appropriation of $20,000 for 
i maintenance of the National Park superintendents 
lis thus reported in the Congressional Globe: 

_ Mr, Vest—I wish to inquire of the Chairman of the 
Committee on Appropriations in what condition is the 
srovision as to the Yellowstone Nation Park? 

Mr. Atuison—I am sorry to say to my friend that so 
ar as his view and my own are concerned it is left rather 
lubious. The House of Representatives refused to agree 
30 the Senate amendment, and I believe the very last 
thing we did before finally separating was to surrender the 
amendment put on by the Senate in reference to the 
Yellowstone Park. 
| Mr. EpwunDs—Does the House bill change the law? 
Mr, ALLISON—No, 
Mr. Vest—The House simply appropriated $20,000 for 
he construction and improvement of roads in the Yellow- 
tone National Park and made no appropriation for the 
alaries of the Superintendent or the ten assistant super- 
ntendents. I have taken considerable interest in the 

Yellowstone National Park, and Ido not propose now to 
ldeliver any valedictory on the subject. 

Tam protonally disgusted with the condition in which 
ois Park is now left, but lam not disheartened. I believe 
sentiment of the people of this country is in favor of 

fhat Park, I know the sentiment of this Senate is in 
fayor of it, and I propose at the next meeting of Congress 

ouree the adoption of a bill now upon the Calendar pro- 
viding for the permanent government and improvement 
of that great reservation. 
| Thad been aware for some time that an organized at- 
empt would be made in the interest of speculators and 
id-srabbers to break up that Park, The Geysers and 
waterfalls and the Yellowstone Lake remained there 


aly gone there, and this whole thing’ is intended for the 
posé of breaking up that reservation in order that 
hese speculators, that these children of avarice and greed 
nay grab, each one of them, as they can, one of these 
at, wonderful products of nature, that he may make 
much money out of it as is possible at the expense of 
people at large. 
The Park was originated by my distinguished friend 
from Massachusetts on my right [Mr. Dawes], who was 
he author of the law, and I have simply supplemented 
his exertions and acted as his adjutant-in the whole mat- 
er. It was said yesterday in a very public place in this 
Capitol, where I can neither speak nor vote, that. my 
interest in this Yellowstone Park arose from the fact that 
a constituent of mine had been appointed Superintendent, 
that a number of Missourians had been appointed to 
positions under him. It is false. It is false, Mr. President. 
onel Wear, the Superintendent of that Park, was ap- 
mted at the instance of my colleague and myself on 
ount of his peculiar fitness for that position. The 
had been going sadly to ruin and decay, and it was 
essary to put some vitality in the enterprise, and we 
lieved honestly that his appointment would do that 


ng. 

@ was a distinguished soldier, a colonel in the Federal 
y. He was an ardent sportsman, deyoted to the 
ise, to outdoor life. We were not mistaken in that 
ointment; and a great deal of this opposition has 
sen from the fact that he has stood against the specu- 
ors and adventurers even at the peril of his life, and so 
dg there to-day. 
is present legislation breaks up the Parkas effectually 
if the original act introduced by the Senator of Massa- 
chusetts had been repealed. It is proposed to put troops 
there. Soldiers are as utterly unfit for that duty as they 

mld to become professors of astronomy in any college 
the land. 
t was stated publicly yesterday in another place from 
that the present Superintendent had put in a lot of 
tical appointees. Tt is not true. Sofar from that Park 
¢ filled with any constituents.I have distinctly refused 
ve one single recommendation to Colonel Wear of a 
e citizen of my State, and I have invariably written 
m to appoint men upon his personal acquaintance 
upon their knowledge of the mountains and their fit- 
from their past lives for those positions. 
Iude to this because Colonel Wear cannot speak for 
elf, and he now goes out of effice under this legisla- 

For the motive that prompts this attack upon me I 
only the most unmitigated contempt. It could only 
nate from asmall politician whose political horizon 
mited and bounded by the area of greed for office and 
JaLTOnage, — } F 

ii was said herethe other day, and it was a cheap 
es of rhetoric which I shall not emulate, that this 


and that the poor of the country were excluded from it. 


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| GRAY SQUIRREL AND Song SPARROW,—This morning, 


as reserved for the rich and for the distinguished, | 


FOREST AND STREAM, | 


L assert here to-night that there is not one place of public 
resort on this whole continent where travel and accommo- 
dation are so:cheap as in the Yellowstone National Park. 
There is no place where the tourist or the visitor can 
travel and can be entertained for so small a sum as to-day 
upon that reservation, 

In the same line of attack upon the Park it was said 
that the poor man’s cart was excluded, and that only 
wagons with tires 44in. broad were permitted in the Park. 
Colonel Wear was held up here before the public opinion 
of the country as an aristocrat, an autocrat, who was 
seeking to exclude the carryalls and the humble farm 
wagons that the poor man desired to take into that Park, 
and that none but broad tires could be admitted there. 

Mr. President, the Senator from Nebraska [Mr, Mander- 
son], when this charge was made, telegraphed to the De- 
partment of the Interior, and here is the reply. 

THE PRESIDENT pro tempore—The paper will be read. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTMRIOR, Aug. 2, 1886. 

Hon, Charles F. Manderson: In compliance with recommenda- 
tion of Lieutenant Kingman, an order was issued to the superin- 
tendent May 25, 1886, rsquiring that all wagons engaged in heavy 
freighting over roads constructed or improyed by Government in 
Yellowstone Park shall be equipped with tires not less than four 
inches wide.—H. L. MunpRow, Acting Secretary. 

Mr. Vest—So it seems, instead of this being a move- 
ment in favor of the aristocracy and titled and distin- 
guished visitors, in lieu of this picture so graphically 
drawn on this floor a few days ago of a Senator before 
whom the officials of the Park made oriental salaams and 
genuflections of humility, this order was issued at the in- 
stance of the engineer officer in charge of the Park, and 
not at the instance of Colonel Wear; and it was issued 
and properly issued to protect the roads in the Park from 
being destroyed by the heavy ore wagons that haul from 
Cinnabar to Cooke City, 

lt is said that this Park to-day is under the control of a 
hotel monopoly, Ifthe men who make this charge had 
the fairness and honesty to go to the Interior Department 
and investigate the lease under which these hotels are 
built they would see that the Government has provided 
against a monopoly in every shape, form or conception. 
fifi was intended in that lease, of which I myself was a 
critic at the instance of the Secretary of the Interior—it 
provided in that lease in the most complete terms that 
every citizen in the United States should have free access 
and there should be no especial privileges granted to any 
one. If I know myself, without pretending, without 
making the demagogic plea of being the especial friend 
of the poor man—if I know myself, I would be accessory 
to no act of legislation which would look to a monopoly 
on that subject in any shape or form. It is not true that 
any monopoly exists there {o-day. 

But, Mr. President, I come now to a matter somewhat 
personal to myself, which I desire to notice very briefly. 
It was said also in a very public place in this Capitol yes- 
terday: 

I aac to state here that the last I heard of the Superintendent 
of that Park was that he had become partially interested in a coal 
mine which was situated on the margin of the Park; and that there- 
upon or immediately thereafter, no doubt without the knowledge 
of the Senator who introduced the bill, a bill was introduced in the 
Senate of the United States which would cut off that portion of 
the Park, leaving it in his possession with a title. If that is so i 
indicates jobbery. I donot mean to say that it was jobbery; but if 
an inyestigation is moved into this matter by anybody, I will 
undertake to introduce a gentleman of credible character to the 


House who claims to be able to give the information necessary to 
substantiate that fact. : 


Mr. TELLER—I should like to ask the Senator on which 
side of the Park that is. 

Mr. Vest—The northern portion of it, 

Mr, TELLER—I can say that that was recommended by 
the Department a long time before the bill was intro- 
duced, that the northern line should be moved south, 

Mr. Vest—Not only that, but the— 

Mr. TELLER—The Senator will allow me a moment. 
The line is now north running into Montana. The De- 
partment propose to have it moved south far enough to 
get upon the Wyoming line. That recommendation, in- 
volving I think about six miles, was made at least three 
years ago. 

Mr. MANDERSON—Two miles in width. 

Mr, TELLER—Whatever it was, There was an attempt 
to move it down on a recommendation made to Congress 
a long time ago. a 

Mr, Vest—Not only that, but the identical language, 
every word of which is contained in the fourth section of 
the bill that I introduced, and I believe I introduced every 
bill in regard to the Yellowstone Park, its: government 
and its boundaries—every syllable of this section of the 
bill was written by Mr, Hague, a member of the Geolog- 
ical Bureau, who had been stationed in the Park and 
who was familiar with all the lines, and he desired a 
change in-the boundary that would bring it down two 
miles south so. as to conform with the boundary line be- 
tween the Territories of Wyoming and Montana. And to 
show how absurd this whole intimation isthat there could 
have been any job in this matter, I hold in my hand the 
bill I introduced Feb. 4, 1884, containing this change of 
boundary, during Myr. Arthur’s administration, long be- 
Colonel Wear was thought of in connection with the Park 
in any capacity, and when the most sanguine hardly 
dared to hope that a Democratic president would be in- 
augurated at the coming election. 

These are the simple facts and there could haye been no 
job unless there had been a prescience which the Deity 
Himself only could have had. 


Mr. MAnpDERSON—I ask the Senator from Missouri |. 


whether the motive that actuated the Interior Department 
and actuated him in introducing the bill changing this 
northern boundary of the Park and that actuated the 
Comnmijttee on Territories, was not that the jurisdictional 
extent of the Park should be within the limits of the 


Territory of Wyoming so as to reach more nearly the 


punishment of crimes? 

Mr. Viest—It was. 

Mr. TELLER—Not to have an additional criminal juris- 
diction. 

Mr, Vist—Exactly. Thatwas the object of the amend- 
ment, and of the Committee on Territories, of which I 
was a member, when I introduced the bill, and of Mr. 
Hague, who wrote the section himself and brought it to 
me and Jincorporated it in the billa year and a half 
before Mr. Wear was eyer thought of in connection with 
the superintendency of the Park. 

T apologize to the Senate for having noticed this matter 
at all. It is so absurd and ridiculous that I should have a 
very poor opinion of myself if my character needed any 
defense in regard to any such allegation, 

Now, sir, as I said, I am not making any valedictory in 


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regard to this enterprise. I propose at the next session 
of Congress to urge the bill now on the Calendar. I know, 
that there are many Senators and Representatives who 
honestly think that this Park should be destroyed. I know 
there are other persons who are actuated by the meanest. 
and the basest motives of avarice and of greed that can 
be found in any degraded human breast. For them and 
their motives I have only the feeling which I have for any 
other loathsome object, and I shall waste no more words 
upon them or upon their attacks on me or those who, like 
me, favor the Yellowstone National Park. 

But, God willing, with health and strength, I will de- 
vote myself to reversing thisconferencereport. Itstrikes 
down this Park, it gives up this magnificent reserve to 
those people who are unworthy to press their feet upon its 
soil. I shall vote against the report for this reason, if for 
no other. 

Mr. Breck—I only desire to say a word about the 
Yellowstone National Park, There are $20,000 given in 
the House bill. as it now stands for the improvement of the 
roads and bridges in the Park, and the law which author- 
izes the Secretary of the Interior to call on the Secretary 
of War for sufficient force to guard it remains. While I 
regret as much as the Senator from Missouri does that the 
Senate amendment was stricken out, and while I believe 
that everything he says in regard to the Park is true, 
and while I will go as far as he will to maintain it, I 
believe that under the House provision, with the aid of 
the Secretary of War, the Park can be preserved until 
some suitable provision for it can be made hereafter. 
Therefore, I was unwilling, much as I differed with the 
House in this regard, to jeopardize a bill of this import- 
ance by refusing toagree toit. Notwithstanding this was 
stricken out, believing and feeling assured that the Secre- 
tary of the Interior, with the aid of the Secretary of War, 
will take care of the Park until something better can be 
done, I shall vote for the adoption of the report. 

The PRESIDENT pro tempore—The question is on the 
adoption of the report of the committee of conference. 


WASHINGTON TERRITORY GAME LAWS. 


Licditor Forest and Stream: 

Lappend herewith an epitome of Washington Territory 
game laws, as compiled for a local journal by my old 
friend, Judge Jacobs, himself a veteran nimrod: 

1. Deer or fawn cannot be pursued, hunted, taken, 
killed or destroyed between the 15th day of January and 
the 15th day of August of each year. Jf killed at any 
other time, the carcass of such deer or fawn must be used 
or preserved by the slayer, or be sold for food, This is to 
prevent the wanton destruction of such auimals, as well 
as to prevent their slaughter for their pelts alone. These. 
animals cannot be hunted or pursued with dogs in the 
counties of San Juan, Whatcom, Island, Mason, Kitsap, ~ 
Cowlitz or Kittitas, 

2 No person can take, kill, injure or destroy, or have 
in possession, sell or offer for sale, between the ist day of 
April and the ist day of September, of each year, any 
wild swan, mallard duck, wood duck, widgeon, teal, 
butterball, spoonbill, gray, black, sprigtail or canyas- 
back duck. 

3. No person can, between the first day of February and 
the Ist day of September, of each year, for amy purpose, 
take, kill, injure or destroy, or have in possession, sell or 
offer for sale, any prairie chicken, sage hen, grouse, 
pheasant, partridge or quail. 

4, No person can lawfully catch, kill or have in posses- 
sion, sell or offer for sale, any mountain or brook trout, in 
the months of November, December, January, February 
and March, and noyperson can at any time of the year 
lawfully take or attempt to take or catch with any seine, 
net, weir, or other device than hook and line, any mount- 
ain, bull, or brook trout, or salmon trout. 


., ). It is punishable for any person to destroy or wantonly 


remove the eggs or nests of the birds mentioned under 
figures 2 and 3 above. 

6. It is illegal to hunt, pursue, take, kill or destroy amy 
elk, moose, or mountain sheep between the Ist day of 
January and the 15th day of August of each year; and it 
is illegal at any time to kill these animals for the purpose 
of obtaining the hide, hams or cutlets of the same. 

7. Itis illegal for any person to use any sinkbox on 
any lake or river in this Territory for the purpose of shoot- 
ing any ducks, geese or other waterfowls therefrom, and 
it is also illegal to use any batteries or swivel or pivot 
guns for such purposes. 

8. For a violation of any of the above provisions the 
offense is a misdemeanor, It is punished by a fine of. not 
less than ten nor more than three hundred dollars, or im- 
prisonment in the county jail for not less than five days 
nor more than three months. 

The protective points in the foregoing law were, I believe, 
prepared and presented by the Rod and Gun Club, of 
Seattle, an organization in which T possess the proud dis- 
tinction of an honorary membership, Notwithstanding 
this fact, however, I take issue with them in the matter 
contained in the third clause, sofar it relates to pheasants. 
Sept. 1 is at least fifteen days too late. From Aug, 1 to 
Sept. 1 pheasants are in better condition, and by Ang, 15 
are fully grownand matured. However, asthe law stands 
or until amended, it must be recognized. A violation of 
any clause gives license for the violation of another. 

WILL D, JENKINS. 
WuHa'rcom, Washington Territory, July 26. 


THE COMING FIGHT IN ARKANSAS,—The prospects for 
fall shooting are good. Quail haye wintered well, and 
prairie chickens are reported as increasing rapidly on the 
prairies. In Cache River bottom bear are plentiful, and 
the deer are fairly plentiful in all the thinly settled coun- 
try, as. are turkeys. There is very serious danger that our 
game law will be repealed this winter. I notice thata | 
number of candidates for the Legislature are advocating 
a local option game law, like the whisky law, that is to 
be put in force by a majority of the voters in the county 
or township. This will be equal to no law at all, The 
present law has been very generally observed here, and 
the strong penalty against having game in possession and 
shipping it in the close season have made it dangerous to 
violate. As a consequence, the game has not been killed 
for market all summer, as it formerly was, and has in- 
creased wonderfully. A strong fight will be made by one- 
horse politicians to repeal the law, and there is great dan- 
per that they will do 50. Everything that we can do will 

e done to prevent such a disaster.—CAsuat (Little Reek). 


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GEORGIA GAME INTERESTS. 


AR organization of the Gun Club has created much 
: enthusiasm among our sportsmen, and the interests 
in field sports will be greatly increased by the protection 
of game. For the purpose of framing a recommendation. 
such as our legislators could have passed at the next ses- 
sion, a large and enthusiastic meeting of the Gun Club 
was held at the office of Salem Dutcher, Esq. D,. Sancken 
was called to the chair, and John M. Weigle, Esq., acted 
as secretary. Letters were read from the following gen- 
tlemen, giving valuable suggestions: John E, Wheeler, 
Lieut. George Hood, A, A. Sturgis, of McDuffie; P. S$. 
Jones, of Burke; 8, P. Jones, of Burke; George W. Jones, 
of Burke; Captain F. E. Eve, of Columbia; R. H, Berrien, 
captain of the Millen Gun Club; Hon. M. P. Reese, of 
Washington; Hon. Martin V. Calvin, of Richmond; and 
several others, Hon, John §. Davidson and Jos. R. 
Lamar were present and gave material aid by their sug- 
gestions, The following suggestions from Lieut, Hood 
will be embodied in the bill when presented to the Legis- 
lature: ‘I would suggest to our legislators the framing 
of a bill punishing by fine of not less than $50, or in de- 
fault of payment confinement in jail or public works, as 
the judge may see fit in his discretion; make it the duty 
of all police, constables and sheriffs to make reports of 
violations of the game laws. I would further offer to the 
informant half of all fines collected when he convicts.” 
Mr. Salem Dutcher from the committee then read the fol- 
lowing, which was adopted: ‘Your committee appointed 
‘to consider and report on the best means for the pre- 
servation of the game in this (Richmond) county,’ beg 
leave respectfully ro report as follows: The object of 
game laws is not to deprive any one of the right to hunt, 
whether for pleasure or profit, but simply to restrict the 
pursuit to proper seasons and proper means, and thereby 
preserve the game from extinction. We have kept this 
object steadily in view, and propose nothing which is not 
to the general advantage of the whole public. 

‘‘We find that four game-laws have been passed for 
Richmond county, one in 1850 and one in 1858, as to deer; 
a third in 1859 as to partridges, doves, snipe, wild turkeys, 
wild ducks and all other wild game birds; and a fourth in 
1874, as to partridges and deer. The act of 1859, we may 
here remark, is the earliest act on the statute book of 
Georgia for the preservation of game birds, and Richmond 
may therefore be justly regarded as the pioneer in this 
field. Our local acts, however, while containing some 
valuable provinces which we have retained in our recom- 
mendations, are not as a whole, adequate to their purpose. 

‘‘We further find that game laws have been passed in 
as many as forty-five other counties of this State, namely 
in Baker, Baldwin, Bartow, Bibb, Bryan, Burke, Calhoun, 
Camden, Carroll, Chatham, Clarke, Cobb, DeKalb, 
Dougherty, Effingham, Fannin, Fulton, Gilmer, Glynn, 
- Greene, Houston, Jefferson, Jones, Laurens, Lincoln, 
Lowndes, Macon, Marion, McIntosh, Morgan, Murray, 
Muscogee, Putnam, Rabun, Randolph, Screven, Talbot, 
Taylor, Thomas, Washington, Wilkes, Wilkinson, Whit- 
field and Worth. Most of these enactments are of recent, 
date, and some of them are drawn with great skill, evinc- 
ing equal knowledge of woodcraftand of law. From them 
we have derived many valuable suggestions. We have 
also availed ourselves of the kind assistance of a number 
of gentlemen experienced in field sports, and have con- 
sulted with much profit the magnificent works on 
ornithology of Bonaparte and Wilson, courteously placed 
at the service of the committee by Dr. Harrison. From 
these and other sources we have been enabled to maturea 
plan for the preservation of the game in this county, and 
do recommend that steps be taken for the enactment of 
the same into a locallaw. The plan is this: 

‘“First—We recommend that the hunting, killing, snar- 
ing, or taking in any way, of deer in Richmond county 
be totally prohibited until October 1, 1888, fire-hunting or 
taking or killing of deer other than by hound or gun, re- 
main still prohibited, but that except between January 1 
and October 1 of each year, it be lawful to kill or take 
them by hound or gun, but not otherwise; no fawn to be 
at any time Killed or taken. Not many years ago this 
noble game was not infrequent in Richmond counvy and 
of late has shown an inclination to return. . 

“Second—We recommend that the killing or taking in 
any way of the summer duck, or, as it is sometimes called, 
the wood duck, be prohibited between April 1 and August 
15 in each year. This bird, which Buffon styles ‘Le beau 
canard huppe, the handsome crest-crowned duck,’ and 
Wilson calls ‘most beautiful of all our ducks,’ is indeed 
worthy the praise of these learned ornithologists, The 
very mention of its colors, ‘orange-red, bronze-green, 
violet, pure white, deep black glossed with green, drab, 
brown flecked with white,’ gives some idea of its splen- 
dor. Surmounting all these gay hues is a stately lookin, 
crest of long pendant plumes, green. and yiolet, stripe 
with snowy white. This beautiful bird is indigenous to 
this county; it loves to build its nest in hollow trees near 
the water, and from the ample cover afforded by our 
swamps, would be abundant, as it once was, were it not 
incessantly pursued. Even the ducklings, or ‘floppers,’ 
as they are called before able to fly, are hunted, some- 
times being even trailed with hounds. 

“Third— We recommend that the close time for doves 
be from April 1 to August 15 in each year. The massa- 
cre of these birds, beginning in June or July, is exter- 
minating them. At this period the young birds are 
scarcely able to fiy, and the old ones are engaged in rear- 
ing a second brood. When full-pinioned the dove has 
extraordinary velocity, and he who can bring one down 
when in full flight may well claim to be a marksman, it 
is a somewhat current impression that the dove is not a 
game bird, but this is only from the fact that it is not 
found in Burope, or to any great extent North. Its nor- 
mal habitat is the latitude of Georgia and the Carolinas, 
whence its scientific name, Columba carolinensis. Our 
Richmond county act of 1859 and the acts for several 
other counties expressly put it down as a game bird. 

“Fourth—WwWe recommend that the close time for wild 
turkey be from April 1 to October 15in each year. This 
noble inhabitant of the woods is par excellence the game 
bird of America. ‘The turkey is strictly indigenous to the 
- North American continent, and was never known to the 
old world before the discovery of the new, The great Dr. 
Benjamin Franklin—who, by 2] 
Georgia atthe British Court some -years before the revo- 
lution, and after whom Franklin county 1s named—had a 
very high opinion of the turkey, and even favored his 
adoption as the national bird instead of the bald eagle. 
‘For my own part,’ says he, ‘I wish the bald eagle had not 


the way, was agent for 


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been chosen as the representative of our country; he is a 
bird of bad moral character; he does not get his livin 
honestly; you may have seen him perched on some dea 
tree, where, too lazy to fish for himself, he watches the 
labor of the fishing-hawk and, when that diligent bird 
has at length taken a fish and is bearing it to its nest for 
the support of his mate and the young ones, the bald eagle 
pursues him and takes it from him. With all this injus- 
tice he is never in good case, but, like those among men 
who live by sharping and robbing, he is generally poor 
and often very lousy. Besides, he isa rank coward; the 
little king bird, not bigger than a sparrow, attacks him 
boldly, and drives him out of the district. The turkey is, 
in comparison, a much more respectable bird, and withal 
a true original native of America, Hagles have been 
found in all countries, but the turkey was peculiar to 
ours. He is, besides, (though a little vain and silly, ‘tis 
true, but not the worse emblem for that) a bird of cour- 
age, and would not hesitate to attack a grenadier of the 
British guards who should presume to invade his farm- 
yard with a red coat on.’ <A bird thus highly vouched 
for, your committee respectfully submit, is entitled to 
some annual period of immunity from trouble for himself 
and family. 

“Fifth—We recommend that the close time for wood- 
cook be from January 1 to August 1 in each year. This 
famous bird, the epicure’s daintiest dish, and one of the 
sportsman’s highest prizes, would soon become plentiful 
in this county if protected. 

“Sixth—We recommend that the close time for par- 
tridge or quail be from April 1 to November 1. As every- 
body knows and, in every sense of the word, loves plump, 
little whistling Bob White, we need say nothing to en- 
force this particular suggestion, 

““Seventh—Snipe, plover, teal, English duck, and other 
game birds not above mentioned, being migratory, only 
appearing among us when full grown and en route to 
other fields, must be hunted as they appear or not at all, 
We, therefore, make no recommendation as to them, 
except that trapping, netting, or snaring be prohibited. 

“Highth—We recommend that it be made illegal at 
any time to net, trap or snare game birds; or to put out 
nets, traps, or snares for them; or to poison, or put out 
poison for, partridges or doves; or to injure, destroy, or 
disturb the nest of any game bird, or to rob the same of 
its.eggs; also, that it be made an offense to buy, sell, or 
ofter to sell any game bird during its close season, posses- 
sion of such bird at such time to be proof of having taken 
the same illegally. Most, if not all, of these provisions 
have already been enacted for other counties, and we 
deem them well worthy of adoption in this. In this con- 
nection we make the further recommendation that it be 
made legal for any person finding the same set, inconti- 
nently to destroy any trap, net, snare or other like de- 
vice for taking game. It is already ‘hunter’s law’ that 
such devices are to be kicked to pieces, but it may be best 
to make the same statute law as well. 

‘‘Ninth—We recommend that any infraction of the 
above stated provisions as to deer or wild turkey be pun- 
ished by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $200, or 
imprisonment not to exceed three months, or by both fine 
and imprisonment within said limits in the discretion of 
the court; other infractions to be punished by a fine of 
not. less than $10 nor more than $100, or imprisonment 
not to exceed two months, or by both fine and imprison- 
ment as aboye. In many of the game laws we have men- 
tioned the penalties are much more severe than those we 
here suggest, but we believe a moderate course the best, 
and have therefore recommended a system graded as 
above. We have further to report that we have consid- 
ered the subject of how best to enforce the local act we 
recommend, but reserve the same for a subsequent 
report, desiring here only to say that a proper system of 
rewards for information of infractions of the game laws, 
such as are in vogue in other States, is a part of the 
scheme.” . . 

A resolution was adopted inviting the anglers to meet 
the Gun Club at the office of Salem Dutcher on the 15th 
inst., to make laws for the protection of fish as wellas the 
game. AUGUSTA. 
Angisra, Ga., Aug. 7. 


GAME PRESERVING IN BRITAIN. 
I.—THE GAME OF THE FIELDS. 


Te game of the fields of a British preserve is, strictly 

speaking, of decidedly limited variety, ambracing, 
as it does, but two descriptions of ground game and but 
one of feathered game—to wit, hares, rabbits, and par- 
tridges. Small, however, as is the variety of quarry our 
fields provide, it nevertheless makes up for such short- 
comings by the excellence of the sport afforded, as well 
as by the number and ubiquitous nature of the several 
birds and animals. Besides “ground game,” as we call 
hares and rabbits and partridges, quails and land rails 
may also be included in the category; but inasmuch as 
neither of these birds is rigidly preserved, and their inclu- 
sion in the list of game birds is rather indirect than direct, 
they may be regarded as of secondary importance. 

In the British Isles we have but one species of wild rab- 
bit, Lepus cuniculus, but owing to various influences 
many varieties of more or less pronounced nature may be 
met with in various parts of the country. The British 
rabbit is the same wild rabbit met with all over the world. 
Everyone is conversant with its general contour. Tts 
pleasing aspect, its nimbleness, its ubiquity, its easy 
adaptability to varied conditions of life, its fecundity, its 
extensive and accommodating appetite are as well known 
in Australia as in Britain, in America as in Syria. It is 
found from end to end of Britain. In parts we preserve 
it; we breed it in warrens, and foster it as we would a 
tender plant; in others we, as farming tenants, term it 
vermin, and never cease our exterminating war against 
it, while, going further I I 
ground game, but cannot stand its overwhelming plenti- 
tude, and shoot and net and trap it to provide an income 
against the expenditure incident to a heavy head of feath- 
ered game. I have not the space at my disposal to 
admit of my telling you of the tabbit’s haunts, of the 
character and nature of the localities they favor and ¢ 
those they do not: They are ubiquitous, and Britain 
varies largely in natural aspect. Tae! a 

Rabbits, as a rule, live in small colonies. In the spring 
time a buck and two or three does which may have win- 
tered together will provide the nucleus of the colony. 
Fecund beyond measure they rapidly multiply, and their 
offspring coming after them do likewase, until the colony 


afield, we as preservers term it | p 


| alone retaining their summer blackness. The tranef 


[Aua, 12, 1880, 


outgrows itself and the young rabbits combine to found 
subsidiary ones, which exist till autumn comes and they 
disperse for the winter months, still retaining, however, 
the social item in their arrangements for winter 

Their haunts during the several seasons of the year will 
vary largely. From March to May you would find them 
for the most part dwelling in their burrows. These bur- 
rows ify be in hedge-rows, hedge-banks, or in the 
ground, Anyhow, they will not be far from the rabbits’ — 
feeding ground, for at this time of year they seem to bear 
this point in mind when choosing a site for their ramified 
habitations. Some will lie out in the thick and cosy un- 
dergrowth of the plantations, and some will find warm 
and sheltered berths in the thick growth of the hedges 
and rough corners of the preserve. Being unmolested 
they will in summer pass the time enjoyably enough in 
the open air, basking in the sun or seeking shelter from 
the mid-day heat beneath a rustling canopy of bracken or 
ensconced in the agreeable maze of a bramble bush; 
sometimes, too, beneath the broken wood. at the root of a 
tree, sometimes lying in their run through the hayfield, 
sometimes ’niid the sweet luxuriance of the cornfield, but 
in any case well within reach of the protecting burrow— 
a welcome shelter from inclemencies of weather or re- 
treat from foes, human or animal, When autumn comes 
round with its varying weather, rabbits will likewise 
vary their haunts, favoring those of spring or summer, 
according to circumstances, Winter time finds the coneys 
—such do we legally term them—ensconsced in snug, 
ic burrows, situate wherever cold and wet least pene- 

ate, 


As I said before, we have but one yariety of wild rab- 
bit, but it varies in size and color, according to locality, 
Sometimes when they deteriorate in numbers and in size, 
as they will upon a preserve, and sometimes when un- 
trammeled, crossings with varieties of fancy rabbits are 
resorted to. The silver-gray rabbit, and a large variety 
colored like the wild one butnamed the Belgian hare, pro- 
duce the best effects upon the wild stock. Occasionally 
rabbits sport, and an occasional black or mouse-colored 
specimen is secured, I have shot many such myself, 
These two ‘‘sports” occur with frequency in some districts 
and in others are equally rare, As far as preserving goes, 
the rabbit needs but little attention, The chief points we 
guard against are overstocking, vermin, and poachers, 
The former leads to the outbreak of epidemics, with the 
usual disastrous result. Vermin of all sorts prey upon 
rabbits, notably the weasel tribe, cats, and such feathered 
marauders as magpies, jays and crows in particular. In — 
rabbits the fox finds at once its favorite and its most gen- 
eral provender, A game preserve well supplied with rab- 
bits need never suffer from foxes’ aeprodations among 
the feathered game or the poultry at the house, Poaching 
rabbits is in Britain almost as common as the quarry 
itself. No description of game-stealing is practiced so 
extensively or so successfully. Ferrets, a rabbit dog, 
and a dozen rabbit nets constitute the usual equipment, 
and very efficacious they are. Give me these and a 
couple of hours unmolested work in a well stocked covert 
upon a damp day, and I will pick up from half a dozen to | 
twelve rabbits easily, and there are countless men in ) 
Britain far more clever at the business than I can hope 
ever to be. Besides netting, snaring and trapping—in the : 
former case with a common running noose, in the latter — 
with the old-fashioned steel-gin—are the next most fa- 
yvored manners of poaching and, for all that, of capturing | 
rabbits at any time. 4 

Besides rabbits in the preserve and upon the farm, we 
now largely practice wild-rabbit raising upon a large - 
scale in warrens. There are purely and simply rabbit 
farms of greater or less extent, and it is possible, under 
favorable conditions of soil and surroundings, to raise up — 
to a hundred rabbits. per acre upon such farms. Some of 
these warrens are maintained purely for sporting pur- - 
poses, others as commercial operations having as their | 
aim the supply of cheap fresh meat to the masses. In 
both respects they succeed admirably when run upon dis- - 
creet and proper lines. The movement, as an important 
one, dates its commencement but a few years back, and 
the writer of these lines, with all modesty, claims to have 
put the matter into practical form and laid down the lines | 
of successful working of such warrens. I have not the 
scope to go into the matter fully here; indeed I can but) 
allude to it en passant. The business is worked much as 
one would work a sheep or cattle-breeding farm. A nu- 
cleus of healthy, hardy parent stock is acquired and 
turned down, provision for their confinement within the 
necessary limits of the warren is made, and certain steps 
taken to assist their quick breeding and acquisition of a 
healthy, robust and early maturity. The rabbits are an- 
nually killed off, in the autumn and winter months, suf- 
ficient young breeding stock being left to provide a next 
season’s supply, and at intervals, when required, new 
blood is introduced to improve and assisi in maintaining 
a good average size of rabbit. In some warrens cross- 
breed rabbits are produced, and for this purpose the two 
breeds known “‘in the faney” as the silyer-gray and the 
Belgian hare are universally admitted to be most suited 
and most successful. - 

We now come to the hare, and of this animal we have 
two, if not three, varieties in the British Isles. Chief 
among them and far outnumbering the other two is the 
common hare (Lepus timidus), which holds premier posi- 
tion among British ground game. The second variety we 
call the Scotch, Alpine or mountain hare (Lepus varia- 
bilis), and the remaining variety, if I may so term it, is 
the Irish hare (Lepus hibernicus). 

I need enter into no peace es of the aspect of our 
common hare—that is too well and universally known 
oints 0 

to the 


than timidus varying in color, : 
than brown; the éars, moreover, are shorter and tipped 


changing of its coat from the natural hue to white during 
the winter. 


over the back of the animal, this portion of the body 
maintaining its normal color lates' 
mal becomes a beautiful glossy white, 


1886.] 


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47 


on is at this time of year an actual alteration of color, 
wut when in March, April, or early May, according to the 
son, it returns to its proper color, the alteration is 
ected by an absolute change of fur, the white hair be- 
ng shed as the new covering rises from the animal’s 
body. As far as its general habits go, the mountain hare 
differs no more from the common variety than one would 
eee incident to the markedly different conditions of 
locality. 
The Irish hare may be a variety, and may not. Some 
thaintain that diminutiveness does not constitute a yari- 
ety, and as the fact of its smaller size is its sole diver- 
ence from the common hare, no very great proof can be 
brought to bear either way. To me it seems to be the 
‘common hare, but by reason of some subtle climatic influ- 
ence it does not attain the same dimensions in our sister 
isle as in Greater Britain, In habits, aspect, and the like, 
the analogy is completé,; but in size alone it as a rule 
never attains the limits of timzdus, and but rarely those 
of the mountain hare. 

The hare is in Britain as ubiquitous as the rabbit. The 
latter we have with us in numbers incalculable, but the 
former is no less universally distributed, thriving and in- 
creasing speedily when offered a due measure of protec- 
tion as against man and vermin. Indeed, compared with 
the rabbit, it is more susceptible to the influences of pres- 
ervation, and will multiply and establish itself in fair 
numbers, often more quickly and invariably more surely 
than its decidedly more prolific relatives. 

Itis curious to note the peculiar manner in which the 
hare will favor particular localities, even particular spots, 
‘as habitat, against others which to all intents and pur- 

poses are of precisely similar nature, Indeed I cannot 
point to any game bird or animal in which this trait is 
more strangely apparent. 

The hare is decidedly prolific, although not often re- 

garded as such, the error being traceable to the common 

ractice of instituting comparisons between it and the 

mare. The hare does not pair, and breeds somewhat in- 
discriminately nearly all through the year, according to 
‘the influence of season and locality. The common hare 
is the most fecund of the three, the mountain variety 
least so. Gestation occupies thirty days; the young-are 
usually two or three, rarely also four, im number, are 
‘suckled from three to four weeks, then being able to pro- 
vide for themselves, by which time also the doe will again 
have another litter well on the way. When breeding 
freely and well, I have known the hare to rear from 


annual increase from a couple of hares may reach eigh- 
teen or twenty—a decidedly prolific result, I opine. 

Tt is difficult to imagine a less carefully prepared place 
of birth than that usually vouchsafed to this animal’s 
young. <A rough, rude, often unsheltered, frequently 
exposed farm is all the provision sometimes made; but as 
arule a roughly scraped hole upon the fine-weather side 
of some small hillock, the ridge of a fallow, or stich like, 
sparsely lined with a few scraps of dry moss, grass or 
leaves, is the apology for a lair in which the doe-hare kin- 
dles and rears her feeble progeny. MoorMAN. 

[TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE OF AUG. 25.] 


A SIMPLE RIFLE REST. 


_Kditor Forest and Stream: 

Will you give a novice a few hints about adjusting the 
sights upon a new rifle, 7. e., how to make a simple rest 
for holding, etc? (2) Can you tell me the diameter of the 
aperture of the Lyman rear sight?—H. B. W. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In response to your request for description of my rest, 
I give the following. Although I have long since given 
the subject of rest shooting some attention, I have not, 
until lately, had a rest for testing rifles that suited me. 

Last. year I determined to make one according to my 
own ideas, and it proved so satisfactory that I intended 
tosend a cut and description of it to the ForREST AND 
STREAM before this, but have procrastinated, 

This rest consists first of a platform about 6ft. long by 
att, wide placed lengthwise with the target. This plat- 
form. is boarded up on three sides, viz.: on the right hand 
side (facing the target) and at both ends to the height of 
about 5ft. From the top of these sides a covering of 


boards is so placed that when the shooter stands on the |. 


platform the right arm, the left arm and the left hand 
rest on this covering, allowing the shooter to take same 
position as when shooting off-hand. 

There is plenty of room in this box-like arrangement for 
ammunition shelves, gun holders, etc. Almost any one can 
improvise a rest of this kind at very little expense by using 
a large box made of inch boards without a covering. 

Stand this box firmly on its side and cut away the top 
boards to get the proper shape for an off-hand position, 
There should be a movable blocking for the left hand to 
test. on, for it needs to be higher than the part which 
holds the arms. It is desirable to have the rest made 
high enough for the tallest person that is likely to use it, 
and then regulate the height you require by standing on 
some plank blocking of the right thickness. Sand bags 
can be used for the arms and hand to rest on, but I doubt 
if there is any advantage in using them with this rest. 


One object in seve the rest boarded up on three sides | P: 
e 


‘is to protect the shooter from the wind, for it must be un- 
derstood that this is an outdoor rest, 

The trouble with most rifle rests is that they disturb the 
natural position of the body, either by cramping some of 
the muscles or by pressing against the body in sucha 
manner as to allow the heart beats to affect the holding. 

My rest should properly be called an “‘off-hand rest,” 
for while it gives, asnearly as possible, perfect steadiness, 
it disturbs the off-hand position as little as possible. 

‘There are so many riflemen who learn to shoot in bad 
positions that this rest will not be comfortable to some. 
Those who will appreciate it most are the riflemen who 
shoot with the left hand well out on the barrel, the right 
elbow elevated and the butt of the rifle against the 
shoulder (not on the arm), or in other words those who 
hold the rifie about the same way they hold a shotgun. 

Answer No. 2.—The large aperture of my sight is 3-32 of 
an inch in diameter and the small aperture is about 1-32 
of an inch. Better shooting can be done with the large 
aperture on account of the better light which is obtained. 

I would refer ‘“H. B. W.” to an article in the Forrst 

ND STREAM of Dec, 31, 1885, and also to one of the last 
February numbers, which speaks at some length on the 
: pRorhee subject. WILLIAM Lyman, 
| ONDON, Eng., July 27. 


a 


FOXES AND FOXHOUNDS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Tam glad tosee that Mr, H. 0, Newall, of Massachusetts, 
has acknowledged that a foxhound cannot run forty-eight 
hours, for in his last article he does not say a word to 
defend. his position, he only attacks my sweeping dogs, 
which I feel called upon to defend. 

T would like to state to the gentleman that, from his 
own statement, he knows nothing of the qualifications 
that makes a killing foxhound. I have great respect for 
the hunters, hounds and foxes of New England, but to 
me a chase without a kill is no pleasure. I had mich 
rather be at home, 

And I would also state thatthe gentleman doesn’t know 
when a sweeping dog puts in his best work, Our dogs 
get Hothered. most in crossing large, freshly- loughed 
fields, Any experienced hunter knows how difficult it is 
for the pack to follow the scent across one of these fields; 
in fact, it is almost impossible to dosoif the field is of any 
size, say from one to two hundred acres, as we often haye 
down here, 

When the pack misses in one of these fields, if you have 
asweeping dog, and a good one, he will take the fence 
and sweep around the whole field, or until he strikes 
where the game has gone out; and again, when the pack 
comes to check in thickets or bluits, the sweeping dog 
toakes a circuit, strikes where the game has gone off, calls 
the pack to him, and the check is of short duration; 
whereas, if they had to follow around and nose out the 
pad scent, many precious moments would have been lost, 
And because a dog sweeps and strikes ahead of the pack 
is no sign that he has no nose, or is part cur, as the gen- 
tleman seems to think, I have two sweeping dogs now, 
and there is not a dog in the pack, or in any pack, that 
ean work on acolder night trail or will trail closer when it 
is required. When dogs run to kill their own game they 
must press all the time. 

As I said before, I have great respect for the hounds of 
New England, but if they were after one of our old reds 
and they did not sweep and press, they would not run 
him from sun-up'till sun-down, for he would run them 
out of scent; that is, would get so far ahead of them that 
they could not trail him. When one of our old reds starts 
he means business. After going twelve to fifteen miles 
without a double, they don’t double around a bluff mor 
creep along a granite ledge and wait for the dog to get 
up, as they do in New England; but just seek safety in 


twelve to fifteen young per annum, and at this rate the . out-footing the hounds, and don’t often go to earth unless 


late in the season. Now a gray will double-dodge, walk 
fences, go up trees and any such tricks to outwit the 
hound. 

Tf the gentleman has never seen a pack of mene 
hounds nearly up to their prey, he has missed much, an 
as a later correspondent has said, it will be a revelation to 
him indeed. 

The instance that comes to my mind occurred in one 
of our southern countries. I had occasion to be traveling 
down there on horseback, One morning as I was nearing 
an opening, after traveling for several miles in timber, 
my attention was arrested by the cry of hounds off to the 
left. It took but a short time to tell that they were com- 
ing my way. They came nearer and nearer and a better 
ery [never heard. Jalso found by the mad cry. of the 
pack that they were close to the game. They struck 
the road several hundred yards from me on the 
way I had come from with a sudden check to the pack. 
Just then I saw the fox coming up the road to me, and a 
larger red I never saw. It took buta glance to tell that 
his race was nearly run. His brush was down and he 
was running with that heavy jolting motion so eagerly 
looked for by the hunter. He came right by me, within 
ten feet of my horse. Just then a large blue hound swept 
into the road; the pack came Cr to his call; they 
rushed all around my horse and on up the road like dry 
leaves before the north wind, A prettier sight I never 
saw. Tongues out, sides heaving, bristles standing erect, 
eyes glaring, breast and sides flecked with saliva flying 
from their open jaws. It took nota second glance to tell 
that they were killing dogs and in blood. I sped after 
them and saw the death in the clearing beyond. They 
tore him limb from limb and ate him up, hide, hair and 
ae. I afterward heard that they were Gen, Fitz Lee’s 

ack, 

y Many thanks to the gentleman for his kind invitation 
to visit him this season. Perhaps I may do so some time 
in the near future. To be honest with him I should be 
afraid to come when there was snow on the ground, for 
our dogs know nothing about tracking a fox, for that re- 
quires much experience. We have but little snow here 
and seldom hunt when it is on the ground. 

I may write something of deer hunting in the Wilder- 
ness (made historic in the late war) and tell our Northern 


friends how we hunt them here, HOouNDING. 
VIRGINIA. 
AN INCIDENT AT THREE PINES. : 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

There is one feature of fox hunting, or perhaps I should 
say, practice of fox hunters that I have neyer seen com- 
mented upon, and that is their habit of bestowing appro- 
riate names upon the different runways, names that 
stick to the place, although the surroundings that sug- 


| gested them have long since passed away. No matter if 


the big rock was blown to fragments and utilized for 
fencing scores of years ago, the runway is Big Rock still 
and will so be known as long asa single fox hunter re- 
mains in the locality. In my early fox hunting days Isoon 
became familiar with the names of the different localities 
in the immediate vicinity and could describe a run with 
all of its twists and turns so plainly that my hearers could 
almost see the fox when he jumped and follow him through 
all his devious windings from start to finish, 

I shallnever forget the way I learned the name of 
one runway. The dogs struck a trail one morning that 
led straight away over the hills toward a section of coun- 
try with which I was not familiar. I therefore stuck 
elose to Uncle Mose in order that I might not be thrown 
out. We plodded along parallel to the general course of 
the dogs and as the track was cold we kept well up with 
them. Suddenly there was music in the air. The dogs 
had jumped the fox and were ‘‘arter” him in full cry. 
Uncle Mose had been shambling along with his head 
down and the old musket carelessly slung over his shoul- 
der, apparently about peers out, but at the first scream 
of the dogs his bowed form Bp ie tanes as by magic, his 
head was erect, a wonderful light shone from hisfeyes, 


and as he stood there with parted lips listening to the 
dearly-loved music and apparently unconsciously with 
careless grace withdrawing the wad of tow from the pan 
and pouring in fresh priming he, made a picture strikingly 
worthy his calling, Intently listening a few seconds 
until he had determined the direction of the hunt, he 
turned to me and exclaimed: ‘‘Run like a heater for the 
Three Pines, hell be there in half an hour.” As TI knew 
nothing of this locality I naturally inquired the direction. 
**Whatr’ said he witha withering look of contempt, ‘don’t 
know the Three Pines? A blamed pretty fox hunter you 
are not to know them,” thenin amilder tone added, ‘“‘Run 
for Long Rock and cross the brook, then make for Snake 
Hill, go round Jelly Swamp, then up the river to a gully 
and follow it up to the end, and there you are.” Although 
I could make out neither head nor tail to his directions, I 
started off at top speed in the course indicated by the 
wave of hishand. After going about a mile I crossed 
the brook, but could see no hill in any direction for a long 
distance. There was a slight elevation, however, just 
beyond, and I kept on to the top,from where I could see 
an ugly-looking cedar swamp. Concluding that this was 
Snake Hill, I flanked the swamp and kept on untill came 
toa gully, where I paused to take breath and listen for 
the dogs, I could hear them a half mile ahead and so 
near the place I was making for that I knew that I could 
not head them. I therefore leisurely continued my 
course, and was thoroughly enjoying the music when I 
heard a gun just ahead of the dogs, who at once re- 


sponded with more eager notes, but still kept on, show- 


ing me by their gradually softening tones that no taint 
of blood was in the air. Putting on more steam I was 
soon at the scene of operations, where I found old Rube 
Mosely, a little dried up fellow, whose appearance sug- 
gested that ‘‘there was a heap of trouble on the old man’s 
mind,” AsI approached him he stood gazing in the 
direction of the chase, but soon turned, and with wild, 
wide open eyes, glanced at the wall behind him, then 
dubiously shaking his head and muttering to himself, 
he shook his fist at the fox, then stamping his feet, 
he brought the butt of the old gun down upon the 
ground with a vim that made everything jingle, and 
hissed out, ‘‘I’ye shot more foxes than you've got hair 
on your pesky hide, drat you, and if I don’t don’t blow your 
blasted carcass out of your dogoned skin afore night my 
name ain’t Mosely, you consarned chicken thief you.” 

Ever citcumspect in obtaining my share of any fun going 
on I drew down the corners of my mouth and stepped 
forward as though I had but just seen him and asked 
him if he could tell me where were the Three Pines, 
Bestowing upon me the same contemptuous look that I 
had received from Uncle Mose, he waved his hand in a half 
circle and laconically replied, although there was no pine 
tree within a mile, ‘‘This ’s them,” and then added with 
unction, “‘Drat that gol-darned fox, he'll be back here in 
an hour, and if I don’t fill his blamed hide fuller er holes 
than a pepper box, I'll stand treat for the whole crowd; 
Pll larn him to run over me, dang his ugly pictur’.” 

With afew innocent questions I drew from the old man the 
story of his sorrow. It appeared that when he heard the 
dogs he made for the Three Pines and had arrived within 
a few rods of the barway where he intended to take his 
stand when the dogs broke out so close that he dare go 
no further and he crouched under the wall, expecting 
every second to see the fox poke his nose through the bar- 
way. ‘I hadn’t fairly got fixed,” said he, ‘‘when that 
pesky fox jumped the wall and landed square on my 
shoulders, and as I tried to gather myself up my foot 
ketched a brier or suthin’ and down I went kerflop, and 
old Betsey here went off on her own account, fer I'll take 
my bible oath I never touched the trigger, and ‘fore I'd 
got more’n half straightened up I swan to man if old 
Hero didn’t strike me fair and square and knock me 
down agin and ‘fore you could say Jack Robinson the 
hull pack trapsed over me, and I’m blowed if every 
one of them dogs didn’t step om me more’n seven _ 
times apiece; but you jess wait,” added he, shaking his 
fist, till he comes round agin and if I don’t smash every 
bone in his pesky body, call me a liar, dod drast him,” 

After the old man had cooled down a bit we seated. 
ourselves facing each other in the barway and patiently 
awaited events. We had sat thus for nearly two hours, 
when a slight motion caused me to glance at my com- 
panion. His face was a study; his eyes flashed fire, his 
jaws were firmly set, the muscles of his face were twitch- 
ing, and his fingers gripped old Betsey firmer than the 
iron bands that bound her to the stock. Suddenly he 
brought the old gun to his face, a fiercer look flashed from 
his eyes, and with a savage surge forward to give added 
impetus to the death-dealing charge, he viciously pulled 
the trigger. All ye who have not wept at his tale of woe 
prepare to drop a kindly tear now. Only a few sparks 
from the flint followed; old Betsey was empty; in the 
excitement of his tumble he had forgotten to load her. 
Almost conyulsed trying to suppress my feelings I sprang 
to my feet, and as I caught sight of the fox going like a 
streak through the orchard Il threw the old gun about a 
row of trees ahead of him and cut loose and missed him 
clean, Turning round, I was just in time to see old Bet- 
sey sailing through the air end over end on her way tothe 
bottom of the gully. Old Rube had slung her with all the 
force he could muster, and was dancing on his cap and 
bellowing out a storm of adjectives and expletives that 
lacked but little of doing justice to the occasion, Old 
Rube belonged to meeting, and, although many of his 
harmless oaths were noted for their brilliant nearness to 
profanity, he had never been known to be actually 
guilty of the crime, but I would not like to hold up my 
right hand and asseyer that on this occasion some of his 


most strongly emphasized and peculiarly appropriate ex- 
O. M. 


pressions did not contain cuss words, 


MINNESOTA PRAIRIE CHICKEN AND WILDFOWL.—Hal- 
lock, Minn., Aug. 4.—Hditor Forest and Stream: The 
prospect for prairie chicken shooting in this locality this 
year is very good. The early part of the spring was so 
dry that every egg was hatched and none of the young 
were drowned. eek before last I took a drive of about 
sixty miles across the prairie east of this place, looking 
for a place to locate a sheep ranch. During this trip, 
which lasted three days, I saw thousands of chickens, 
most of them nearly full grown. I also saw lots of ducks 
and a few sandhill cranes. Next month the ducks and 
cranes will begin to feed upon the wheat fields in large 
numbers. Any sportsman wishing to indulge in sport of 
this kind will have-have his wish gratified if he will. visit 
this part of Minnesota.—DAVID R. STREETS. 


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DAYS WITH CALIFORNIA QUAIL. - 


J )URING a residence of twelve years in the early set- 
tlement of California, I improved my abundant op- 
portunities for enjoying a shoot among these lively hide: 
and the delight still lingers with me like the remem- 
brance of a pleasant dream, as I recall the many tramps 
in pursuit of them I have had over the chaparral-coyered 
hills and valleys of Eldorado county, 
The two varieties of these birds, which have been often 
described and are well known, are quite distinct in their 
nature, habits, and the localities they frequent, as well as 
in their size, color and general appearance—and I think 
there is a slight difference in the flavor, and a perceptible 
difference in the tenderness of their flesh, though both 
are delicious when properly cooked in almost any way. 
I do not know the ornithological name of either, and 
would not give it if I did, preferring to designate them 
as I learned and knew them—the smaller as the blue or 
valley quail, and the larger as the mountain quail, Their 
relative weight is about as 5 to 3; and though I have 
weighed them together and remember distinctly this pro- 
portion, I do not remember the exact weight of either. 

The blne guail does not differ much in size from our 
Eastern quail, and I should judge would weigh about the 
same, possibly a trifle more, as its flesh is firmer and more 
compact, This bird was common throughout California 
anywhere below the snow line; and although a strong and 
very lively bird, it shrank from the frost and snow and 
generally kept beyond the reach of the latter, 

Below an elevation of 2,000ft. above sea level they were 
generally secure from the reach of ‘‘the beautiful.” They 
bred and thrived in the ravines, flats and ridges of the 
foothills of the Nevada Mountains at this elevation, but 
were more numerous insome of the lower valley counties. 
They were very rapid and strong flyers, much more so 
than our Eastern quail, making generally a longer flight, 
and were much more tenacious of life, requiring a strong 
shot to cut them down at once, and would often continue 
their flight a long distance, much like the partridge, even 
when mortally wounded. I always have made it a point 
in shooting quail, partridge or chicken, if I see them 
quiver when the gun cracks, to watch if possible the ter- 
mination of their fight, and have often been rewarded by 
seeing them go down inalump, Iwill gohalf a mile any 
time to recover a dead bird, even though I know the time 
it takes will deprive me of the privilege of bagging two 
others while Iam gone for this one. 

In reading the accounts of quail shooting in California 
in recent years I sometimes wonder whether the sports- 
men and dogs or the quail have been the more educated 
in my absence. Sportsmen now tell of bagging fifty and 
even more in a day’s shoot, while I have to confess the 
most I ever carried home was twenty-five, though I may 
have killed and failed to retrieve a few more, 

They tell us now how nicely these birds lie for a dog, 

while then I could seldom get a dog within gunshot of 
them while in the open field ere they would flush and skip 
for the chapparel. Sometimes, early in theseason, I have 
found a young brood, perhaps three-quarters grown, and 
have had them act as though they were civilized, and 
would wait to be killed in a sportsmanlike manner, but 
after they had become full grown I seldom found them 
submitting to anything like this, but they would ‘‘git” for 
dear life at the first sight or sound of an intruder, My 
failure to induce the birds to be killed in a sportsmanlike 
manner may have been caused by my lack of skill in the 
business, but as no one with whom I was acquainted suc- 
ceeded any better than I did, I conclude it was not 
entirely my fault. Neither will I permit the fault to be 
charged against my dogs, for haying had four during the 
twelve years—two setters and two pointers—which I 
think were a fair average with dogs of those days, and 
one of which, a pointer, was brought to this country by 
an Englishman who came to yisit Gen. Fremont; I believe 
they tried-faithfully to do their part of the business in a 
skillful and artistic manner, So I conclude it was the 
fault of the birds; they were untutored, uncultivated and 
uncivilized in the delicate and pleasing arts of being shot 
“according to rule.” Iam glad to learn that since then 
they have been educated up to the proper requirements 
of being bagged scientifically. 
. The best sport I could get was to find a locality where 
the chaparral was not more than breast high, and it was 
generally so thick as to preclude seeing the dog or ground 
ten feet away, and by working the dog carefully within 
short range, shoot as the birds raised within shooting dis- 
tance; and as they generally got up 25yds. or 30yds. away 
the hunter having no premonition whether it was to be 
in front or to the left or right, and it took but an instant 
for them to make a blue streak 75yds. or 80yds. away, 
where it was good luck or an accident if you cut him 
down at that distance. The dog was indispensable in re- 
trieving, for without him you would: not d one dead 
bird in ten, so thick was the cover; and to simply wing a 
bird was generally to lose him, as he would outrun and 
out-dodge a dog for an hour in this tangled thicket. 

When I say that quail of this variety were very plenty 
and that Ihave raised hundreds in a day’s tramp, some 
one will be ready to exclaim, ‘‘Why didn’t you get more ?” 
Well, Iused to wonder at that myself, sometimes, after 
hanging away 3ib of shot in 1joz. doses from a 10-gauge 
Manton muzzleloader (and a good one, too, I thank you), 
and then I would brush up my'gun and my wits and try 
ibagain some other day with about the same result; and 
I think if Mr. Why-didn’t-you-get-more had been with 
me weshould probably have bagged about double the 
birds that I did: and if he had increased the number be- 
yond that, he would have been an exception to the gen- 
eral rule. I tell you they were strong and rapid flyers, 
very tenacious of life, and would carry to the end of their 
flight more lead. than any other bird of the same size I 
ever followed; but for these very reasons, and because 
they were delicious food I enjoyed their pursuit. Many 
a time’ have I stripped the jacket from one, washed him 
clean in a mountain stream, built a fire, and on the point 
of a stick broiled him brown and crisp, and with a little 
seasoning of salt and pepper, if there be any morsel more 
sweet to a sportsman’s taste I have never found it. 

In the early fall, after the long parching summer had 
dried entirely many springs and small streams, water In 
some localities would be much like the proverbial visits so 
often quoted, Then, in such localities, these birds would 
gather at morning and evening in great numbers at the 
infrequent pools and springs to slake their thirst. Tam 
sure I have seen a hundred or more rise ab once from such 
a place; and confess to haying tried to sneak up and mur- 
der them like a pot-unter, but also have to own up that 


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HOREST AND STREAM. 


I neyer succeeded, as some wary sentinel would always 
give the alarm and leave me sneaking on the ground, 
while the birds were off to the chaparral. 

After the rains set in, generally the last of October, and 
water could be found any where, the broods would scat- 
ter somewhat, and only bunch near exceptionally good 
cover or feeding ground. 

Notwithstanding what I have described as the faults in 
the education of these birds, and their persistence in re- 
maining in the thickest of cover, they offered me much 
delightful sport. 

The mountain quail seek higher ground—a rougher and 
wilder country—generally among or in proximity to heavy 
spruce or hemlock timber, where there are patches of un- 

erbrush of a species of laurel, or a cover of manzinita, 
seldom coming out into the open level country, butliving a 
more quiet, weird and retired life; and though not nearly so 
shy and wild when pursued as the blue quail they seem 
to delight in seclusion and obscurity, much like the wood- 
cock, They are not.as rapid flyers as the blue quail, and 


though not fast runners, will not take wing until they | 


have tried skulking and a short race, and find themselves 
too closely pressed; and when they do take wing they do 
not fly as far as the blue quail. They will lie very nicely 
for a dog, but being found in very thick cover and gener- 
ally among evergreen timber one has to shoot at short 
range, which is quite likely to destroy it entirely. They 
resemble somewhat the sage hen in their skulking habits, 
and if they could only be induced to leave the tangle of 
their steep, rocky and almost impenetrable haunts, they 
would make one of the most delightful game birds I 
have ever followed. Unlike the blue quail I never knew 
one to take a tree or bush at the end of its flight, 

I have on several occasions found a bevy in fairly open 
country, and had an hour's shooting, the pleasure of which 
still lingers with me. I once bagged nine from a bevy of 
fifteen, which, with their copper-hued, black-tipped feath- 
ers and long, slender plumes, and above all their plump, 
delicious bodies, made it the finest string of birds I ever 
handled, I had at this time the English pointer before 
named, and he did his work admirably. On this occasion 
I made a double shot, the birds falling near together on an 
open spot, and when I sent the dog for them they were 
bouncing up and down like hens with their heads cut off. 
Seizing the one he came to first, he quickly tried to pick 
up the other only to have the first fall from his mouth, I 
watched him without a word, and after trying this for 
several times and evidently satisfying himself that the 
storage capacity of his mouth was not equal to the task 
before him, he hurriedly gave me one and immediately 
bounded back for the other, I have seen some dogs—and 
men, too, for that matter—who seemed proud of their 
achievements; but I shall never forget the magnificent 
pride of that old dog as he looked up at me and seemed to 
say, ‘‘Did you see how nicely I managed that little job?” 
If I were an artist and could place that scene wpon can- 
vas as I saw it, 1 should cherish the picture as I still do 
the remembrance of it. Incidents like these, which seem 
to the outside, every-day world insignificant, are the gems 
which a true sportsman cherishes as among his choicest 
treasures; for when he looks them over they bring up 
visions of the past that make his heart tender, gentle and 
mellow. A, 

JULY, 1886, 


THE FIRST GUN. 


pe is one day which stands out in my memory 

with a vividness which not even the swift passage 
of the years can efface—the day when for the first time 
I sallied forth, the happy possessor of a real gun, to initi- 
ate myself into the mysteries and the joys of the sports- 
man’s craft. I had been afield before, but never in the 
réle of principal. I had always acted as an accessory, a 
sort of subsidiary fiddle, to many a schoolmate of my 
own age and size, whose good fortune in being actual 
possessors of actual guns I was wont to envy most in- 
tensely, and yet with kindliness of feeling that made me 
fairly worship them. O beatt! had I been familiar with 
that classic vocative, would have expressed my feelings 
toward them better than any term I can muster from a 
limited vocabulary of ancient and modern tongues. For 
in my eyes these lads were heroes, raised as high above 
ordinary boys—boys without guns and without ambitions 
for guns—as kings above peasants, as the crowned men 
above the hatted men of this sadly sycophant and hero- 
worshiping world. 

But at last I had risen from the vulgar throng to be one 
of the heroes. After long and patient waiting, beseech- 
ings innumerable, promises thick as the leaves on the 
trees in spring, dutiful and honorable deeds at home and 
in the flowery paths of knowledge, I had secured the 
coveted permission to purchase the gun of my choice. 
How with trembling hands 1 broke the seal of the little 
bank where my pennies had been hiding for years, and 
counted the precious store as if my very life depended 
upon the result, the reader need not be told; nor yet of 
the bitter tears that flowed when I found my fund too 
small; nor of the smiles and sunshine that followed when 
my indulgent parents made up the deficit and sent me on 
my way to the express office rejoicing. The money was 
sent, the gun came, and a happier boy than I surely never 
danced over the face of this green earth, 1 yerily believe 
my heart was so light I could have flown had it not been 
for the precious box beneath my arm, 

When at last I stood equipped, the shining little breech- 
loader in my hand, the handsome fringed gamebag at my 
side, my pockets stuffed with new brass shells, I felt 
every Inch as great and grand as Ceesar ever felt; and as 
for George Washington, he and his little hatchet and his 
monumental veracity faded away into contemptible 
juvenile obscurity, What were a boy in knickerbockers, 
equipped with a common store hatchet, to a boy in long 
pants, with areal gun in his hand and a genuine sports- 
man’s gamebag slung over his shoulder? How vividly I 
recall, even to-day, my sensations as I crossed the fields 
beyond the old house and climbed the ridge beyond. Only 
the boy who has had a devouring passion for something 
—an inborn, natural passion—and has realized his desires 
just at their height, can appreciate or understand my 
feelings on that glorious day in early winter, The light 


carpet of snow with which the landscape was covered | 


gleamed about me like a floor of marble, and the spotless 
blue of the sky was like a cerulean dome surmounting the 


| temple of God’s beautiful and happy world. There’ was 


absolutely nothing left for me to desire.. For once, and 
only once in my life, the summit of attainment and the 
horizon of hope were one—there was nothing beyond! 


; [Ava. 42, 1888, 


Over the hill I passed and into the dark, still woods, 
My feet in the soft covering of snow made no sound, and 
I seemed to be borne along as in a dream, too happy, too 
light of heart to feel fatigue or discomfort of aie ends 
My precious gun, with loaded chambers and in readiness 
to shoot, occupied my chief attention; but with the natural 
instinct of the sportsman I glanced, as I passed, into ever 
promising covert in search of the nervous, winding trail 
of the wary grouse, or the bold, broad imprint of the 
“‘snowshoes” of the hare. So alert was every nerve that 
the twitter of the little chickadee, the swish of the twig 
from which it sprang and the flutter of its wings made — 
te thrill all over with a delightful excitement. Not that — 
I actually expected to bring home with me the lordly 
tenant of the covert, or even puss with her bright eyes and 
big ears; but the spirit of the huntsman was upon me, and 
it was delight and satisfaction enough to explore the 
secrets of the woods, gun in hands, conscious of the power — 
of some time attaining my share oftheir hidden treas- 
ures, 

Shall I ever forget the moment when, as I entered a | 
dusky bit of wood road between two almost impenetrable 
thickets, a magnificent grouse flushed from underneath a 
small hemlock at my very side, and was roaring away 
through covert as my gun sprang instinctively to my face? 
No! for at the next moment the hammer fell, there was a 
bewildering loud report, a rush of smoke that filled the 
air before ne like a curtain, and with an exultation and 
bounding of heart that I neyer expect to know again, I 
heard my glorious prize beating its death tattoo in the 
depth of the thicket, How I gloated over that bird; how 
I hugged, nay, even kissed my precious, my incomparable 
gun; and then how proudly, as though walking on air, I 
marched through the woodsall that long winter afternoon 
with the grouse hanging in the network of my game bag, 
and my gun at full cock and ready forthe next that rose, 
Fortunate it was for my exalted mood that no hurtlin 
grouse again called the little gun to shoulder and Broken 
the cloud of smoke and fire. Experience has long since 
taught me that all that flushes is not bagged, even by an 
enthusiastic boy with a brand new gun. 

Since that day I have owned a very respectable armory 
of guns, good, bad and indifferent, but I have never re- — 
garded any combination of wood and steel with the enthu- 
siastic affection and almost worship which I bestowed on 
my first little single-barreled breechloader. I have long 
since parted with it (for who does not sometimes part with 
the object of his first, his most romantic affection?—'tis 
the irony of fate) but I shall never cease to think of it in 
my waking dreams, and long for something of that inex- 
pressible, that fresh, unspoiled delight with which TI 
looked upon its shining outlines and called it mine. 

PAUL PASTNOR. 


THE Woopcock Funp.—The ardor of the enthusiastic 
game protector, who sits up all night writing letters to 
the newspapers, is apt to cool quite suddenly when he is 
asked to put his hand in his pocket or to take any trouble 
to help to do what he so earnestly advocates, Our corrés- 
pondent ‘‘ Ajax” whoa week or two since offered to furnish 
the evidence to convict certain New Jersey violators of the 
game laws expresses himself as utterly disgusted with his — 
fellow sportsmen for their apathy. We hayereceived a 
number of subscriptions toward the fund to pay the legal | 
expenses of the prosecution referred to, but their sum 
does not yet amount to one-tenth of what would be required. 
There is an old and yulgar, but very expressive saying to 
the effect that ‘‘talk is cheap, but it takes money to buy 
land.” The average sportsman is quite willing to con- 
tribute his share of talk—he has a lot of it, more in fact 
than he knows what to do with—but when it isa question 
of money, his interestis apt to abate. This is not true 
of all men by any means, but itis of a very considerable 
number, Itseems curious that the law-abiding sports- 
‘men of New Jersey should not interest themselves in this 
matter, We have heard from afew of them, but not 
from as many asin New York. Itis difficult to say, per- 
haps, whether their indifference arises from laziness or 
stinginess or from both combined. At all events it exists 
and its existence is an explanation of the inefficient pro- 
tection afforded to our game. If the sportsmen do not 
take interest enough in protection to exert themselves in 
the matter itis certain that no one else will devote thought, 
effort or money to this object. Our correspondent did 
his fellow sportsmen no injustice when he indulged in a 
little quiet sarcasm at the difference between their preach- 
ing and their practice, 


ARKANSAS,—Clarendon, Aug. 6,—I am haying royal 
sport shooting summer ducks, Young ones just getting 
to fly well, are full grown and fat as butter, Have killed 
one hundred in the last two weeks, also fifty squirrels. 
The crop of young quail is large, and the birds are in fine 
condition, having been unmolested as the game law is on 
till Sept. 1. Then I pity them, as many new guns are 
being bought, and old ones rubbed up for the fall shooting. 
Some people in this and adjoining counties don’t seem to 
know there is any game law at all, as they have never 
stopped killing deer and turkeys the whole summer, 
Some of them had better look ‘‘a leedle out” when the 
Grand Jury meets. Send you newspaper accounts of Mr, 
A. Stinson killing two bears recently. Since the above 
was put in type two more haye been Killed not over five 
miles from town, the first two were killed 14 miles from 
town,—CaVaALiER. 


MrACHAM LAKE, N. Y., Aug. 2,—Hditor Forest and 
Stream; What has become of the game protector for this 
district? Has Paul bought him, price #25? or have the 
parties who made such an outcry against hounding gone 
to night-hunting? The first party we hear of killing deer 
in this section was from St. Lawrence county, where all 
the good boys come from, who would not kill deer ont of 
season. Why not spur up some of the good ones and 
send them mto the woods to stop the killing? We see 
deer in the clearings and about the lake nearly every day 
—three were seen yesterday and two to-day, all by guests ~ 
of the house. AJ] are waiting patiently for Aug. 15— 
then we expect venison,—A,-R. FULLER, 


KANSAS. PRAIRIE CHICKENS.—Chico, Kan,, Aug. 6.— _ 
Chickens are more plentiful than for a number-of years, - 
on account of dry weather. - Quail are also plentiful,and — 
every one has chosen‘his companion for the glorious 1st of 
September.— PLOVER. tl { 

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INTERCHANGHABLE Rirtm CuampBers,—Editor Forest 
and Stream: The new gun principle described in the 
_ FOREST AND STREAM some fime ago has ‘‘materialized.” 
I got the Massachusetts Arms Co, to apply it toa Maynard 
rifle. In testing the gun at Walnut Hill I found it to per- 
form admirably, making thirteen consecutive bullseyes at 
200yds. ata rest. The is rather light for the larger 
charges, being but 8ilbs, in weight, and yet the recoil was 
not so heavy as lexpected, Used in the excitement of a 
hunt I do not think the recoil would be noticed, The bar- 
rel is 32in, long, and is rifled with a twist of one turn In 
20in. I have practically three sets of sights for the gun— 
hinting, mid-rangeand longrange. Tt shoots all the way 
from 100 to 1,000yds, by simply changing the chambers 
and the ammunition. I do not see but that it shoots as 
steadily at all distances as other guns with their special 
rifling, I think the use of this gun 1s destined to explode 
a good deal of the nonsense imposed by gunmakers upon 
the sportsmen of the country, It will no longer be neces- 
sary to invest in half a dozen different guns to be duly 
Samed for any kind of a hunt or the different distances 
of the shooting range. It is my purpose to do some tra- 
jectory testing with this gun, and I shall not allow any 
preconceived opinions to stand in the way of demonstrated 
acts. The loads taken by the (.40-cal.) arm are: 45-285, 
60-260, 75-258, 90-800,—Common SENSE (Boston), 


BEARS IN THE DismaL Swamp.—Belvidere, N, C., Aug. 
4,— Bears are more numerous than usual up near the head- 
waters of the Perquimans River, My health has been too 
poor to admit of such violent exercise as bear hunting, 
but the party with whom I hunt has killed eight since 
the summer months began. some of them very large—‘‘old 
hes.” The wet weather has prevented our getting up 
organized hunts, but should the swamps dry wp within a 
few weeks the bears will suffer, as they are depredating 
on the pigs of farmers adjacent to the great Dismal 
Swamp, Quail seems to be in great abundance, Wecan 
hear them in every direction from daylight until dark 
piping in the corn and meadows, and a right cheery 
sound it is.—A, FR. 


Tar BAy Birps,—Philadelphia, Aug. 1.—I last week 
saw a nice flock of curlews flying over; and snipe and 
small birds are around in fiocks. The gulls were cleaned 
out for ladies wear three years ago, and hardly one is seen 
for hundreds before that time. [am glad to see the bob- 
olink question brought up, as the absence of this merry 
singer is felt in Vermont and all the Eastern States. 
Give} hem a chance,—S, 


TENNESSEH.—Bond’s, Aug. 3.—Game prospects in. this 
vicinity are flattering. We have been visited with some 
tremendous thunder storms which I feared would prove 
disastrous te the young quail; nevertheless, I have since 
seen a goodly number of strong flying bevies.—O, 


Mr, Grirrin Suirn, of Longmont, Col., claims to have 
shot a mountain lion on the Little Thompson, which meas- 
ured 9ft. from the end of its nose to the tip of its tail. 


Long IsLANnD DrER.—Four deer raced with a railroad 
train for a distance, between Ronkonkoma and Central 
Islip, Long Island, one day last week. 


ROBINS AND MaApow Larks are protected at all times 
in New York. 


Forest and Stream Fables, 


Sea and River Hishing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


AN ANGLER’S TRIBUTE. 
IN MEMORIAM—GEO. B. CORKHILL AND EB. B. PATTERSON. 


S summers come and go at Cape May we miss at the biyouac 
_ Some dear familiar faces, and there is one face we recall with 
undisguised pleasure and affection. No summer solstice came and 
yanished without his historical and familiar presence. He had 
everywhere troops of friends, ever glad to SrAasD him by the hand, 
to smoke with him on the broad piazzas of Congress Hall, or to 
sail in his genial company out into the deep blue sea, and tempt 

with alluring bait the swift swimming denizens of the deep. 
' Alas! there is more than one of these dear familiar faces who have 
gone across the river into the sweet bye-and-bye. One of these 
was George B. Corkhill, who had passed of his pilgrimage on earth 
only forty-eight winters, when the inexorable call of the grim 
Reader summoned him from the kindly circle of admiring and 
warm-hearted friends into a world beyond the stars. George B. 
Corkhill did not expect to die so soon. God disposes while man 
only proposes where and how he will spend his summers. Our 
enial and warm-hearted companion of many a pleasant and long- 
o-be-remembered fishing excursion had even engaged for the 
summer his old quarters at the same hotel in which he was an ever 
- welcome guest. But death marked our dear friend for his own, 
and in the midst of the storm and stress period of his life the 
soldier laid aside his sword till we can say of him as of Colonel E. 

B. Patterson (“Old Shamokin” we tenderly called him): 
“Our good Knights are dust, 
Their swords are rust, 
But their souls are with the saints, I trust.” 


George B. Corkhill will not rank among the great of the earth, 
but he accomplished some great things, and that fills Napoleon’s 
definition of greatness. As a professional man he was true to his 
clients, ardently in love with his profession, and possessed of a, 
strength of purpose, and professional tenacity in pursuit of legal 
victories which made him a formidable antagonist in political life 
and in the forum, whose strife and triumphs were verydear to 
him.- But as a man we respected him, and to-day put flowers over 
the graye of our dead friend. Here’s “rue for remembrance and 
pansies for thought,” 

_ Older inyears, but of the same genial spirit—‘touched to fine 
issues’—was Colonel E. b. Patterson, who was the close and 
familiar friend of Mr. Corkhill. Itwas but yesterday they went 
away, and yet it doth appear as if they had been away a thousand 
year's, Time takes no measure of eternity, and yet the ancients 
paid of death that it could not be an evil, for it was universal. 
And the divine William, who sits “pensive and alone above the hun- 
dred-handed play of his own imagination,” says the sense of death 
is. most in apprehension. The very beetle that we tread upon feels 
pangs as great as whena giant dies. We gladly recall the rare 
courtesy and the strong, manly and genuine simplicity of Patter- 
son’s character. Like all good men sound to the core, both those 
we loved and who haye gone before, were fond of the pleasures 
and health-giving joys of forest and stream, Many a winsome 
hour have we spent, as the sun was slowly sinking behind the 
western stars, on the strand near the old Congress Hall Pier, while 
my sweect-spirited friend (Patterson) told of his piscatorial joys 
among the speckled trout of the mountain regions of the Keystone 
State, whose rocks and foaming rills he loyed so well. These 
hours were bright and memorable, and their memory hath an im- 
mortal perfume; and over these graves, now sacred, we pause to 
drop a tear and plant the laurel of tender affection, - 
Viiends in men brighter and better world than this, we say Hail! 
and Farewell! And when we, too, have joined the ever movi 
~ army who go forward to the silent Halls of Death, may some kind 
‘eader of these lines say ane kind word of him who pens this hon- 
est tribute to two brave and generoushearts, JAMES M.S 
CAMDEN, New Jersey. : 


ADIRONDACK NOTES. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In the early part of last month I was suffering some- 
what from overwork, and a short trip was advised by the 
doctor, for the purpose of recuperation. Of course I did 
not wish to leave the city in July; had hoped to get my 
vacation in October, and all that; but when one’s doctor 
says a fellow must go away from the city, and he can get 
away, he’s pretty apt to go, Just in the nick of time 
came a letter from a friend at Cooperstown, asking me to 
meet him at Albany and go through the Adirondacks, 

As we were rowing up Long Lake a very peculiar thing 
happened. Van was trolling with a spoon hook for pick- 
erel and had caught a couple of small ones, I doing the 


to me for aspoon. I had none, but I took three hooks, 
of about the common perch size, and tied them together 
for a grapnel, To these I tied a swivel sinker to keep 
the line from twisting all out of shape; and then for a 
spoon I tied ona stick of birch bark cut in the shape 
of a spoon as nearly as possible. With this crude tackle 
Mrs. T. caught the largest fish of the trip, a mighty pick- 
erel of about 8lbs.; and also a small catfish or bullpout, 
or bullhead or whatever the reptile’s name is. This is 
something new to me, I never heard of a bullhead taking 
a strolling spoon, 

At Long Lake we struck a camp and stayed for four 
days, sleeping in the open camp and cooking @ la ‘‘Ness- 
muk” our own grub, We caught a good many pickerel 
and had a royally good time. 

We saw quantities of deer tracks and a good many 
boats on the Raquette River in the evenings, with the 
jacks lit, night-hunting. These fellows would douse the 
jack as soon as they heard oars, and skip into the bushes; 
but as soon as we had passed they would light up and 
so to work, Almost all the hotels had venison on the 
table. We were talking with one man who keeps a good 
many dogs, and who made no secret that last season his 
dogs ran deer for gentlemen from New York. Hewanted 
us so stay a couple of nights and go jacking with him, and 
was quite disgusted when we refused. On Long Lake we 
heard of one man (a justice of the peace) who had a seine, 
and who (from the drift of the conversation) was intend- 
ing seining trout. As we afterward saw this same man 
shoot at a deer—a magnificent buck that came out on the 
bank just opposite the house at the end of the carry at 
Forked Lake (from Forked Lake to Raquette River)—I can 
well believe that the old gentleman would seine trout or 
anything else. 

We had a splendid time, and after rowing a loaded 
boat and carrying 150lbs. over carries, 1 arrived at Blue 
Mountain Lake with a gain of dlbs., and I never gained a 
pound before in my life. COCKER, 


THE GREAT SOUTH BAY. 


O* Tuesday evening, Aug, 3, the citizens of Babylon, 

Islip and Bay Shore, N, Y.. helda mass meeting atthe 
latter place to consider the protection of the fishing inter- 
ests of the Bay. Mr, James H. Doxsee was called to the 
chair and Dr. §. Moore was appointed secretary. Mr. 
Vailsaid that fishing in the main channel with nets should 
be prohibited and Mr. Hulse offered the following: ‘“‘Re- 
solved, That it is the sense of this meeting that all net- 
fishing in the Main Channel, from Fire Island Bar to the 
head of the said Main Channel, and also in Dixon’s and 
the East channels should be prohibited.” 

A lively discussion followed in which ten speakers 
favored the resolution and three opposed it, the former 
being warmly applauded showed where the sympathies 
of the audience lay. It was shown that the nets have in- 
creased both in numbers and size for several years, and 
that some of them are three-fourths of a mile in length. 

The cause of the present scarcity of bluefish was at- 
tributed by Capt. Moses Downs, a net fisherman, to the 
cold easterly winds of last spring, which so chilled the 
waters of the Bay and inlet that the fish would not enter, 
He feared that if the present differences between the net 
and line fishermen were not amicably adjusted the Al- 
ee would prevent the fish from coming into the Bay 
at all. 

Chairman Doxsee thought that the welfare of the South 
Side depended upon the summer visitors, many of whom 
come here to enjoy line fishing, and that if it was de- 
stroyed the villages of the south shore would suffer greatly. 
He thought the meeting should endeavor to so act that 
the greatest good should be done to the greatest number; 
if line fishing benefited more people than net fishing the 
latter should be prohibited. 

Mr. L. B, Garrett stated that from Sayville to Amity- 
ville seventy-five persons were engaged in the net fishery, 
while 5,000 people were directly benefited by line fishing, 

Dr. Moore favored exact and equal justice to all classes 
of fishermen. He thought thatif net fishing was pro- 
hibited during the spawning season the effect would be 
to increase the quantity of fish. The speaker also referred 
to the menhaden fishery, and said that a well-known citi- 
zen of Islip, while at Fulton Market on Monday of last 
week, saw unloaded from a fishing steamer $10,000 worth 
of food fish, and heard the men on the steamer say that 
the fish were caughta mile and a quarter from Fire 
Island Inlet. 

Editor Johnson, of the Journal, corroborated Dr. 
Moore’s statement in regard to the fish taken from the 
menhaden steamer, and stated that he was authorized to 
give the name of the gentleman—William Nicoll, of Islip. 
The steamer, Mr. Johnson said, was the J. C. Humphrey, 
and the fish taken weighed, on an average, eight pounds 
each, Mr. Nicoll saw the fish and heard the men say 
where they were caught. Mr. Johnson cited the case of 
the Olympic Club, the members of which removed from 
the Shrewsbury River, N. J., because the net fishermen 
ruined the line fishing. Mr. Johnson declared himself as 
strongly opposed to the use of nets in the Bay—believing 
that the prosperity of the whole South Side depended 
upon the prohibition of net fishing—that being decidedly 
the lesser interest. . 

Capt. S. A. Titus, of Babylon, said that he believed the 
question at issue could be amicably settled, and that if 
good judgment was allowed to prevail there would be no 
trouble; there would be fish enough forall. He called 
attention to the fact that the South Side Association for 
the Protection of Fish and Game, organized two years 
since, failed in its attempt to prohibit net fishing, because 
the net men were antagonized instead of conciliated. 
The speaker warned the meeting against making a simi- 


rowing. Presently Mrs. T., seeing Van's luck, called out 


lar mistake, He did not think that the menhaden steam- 
ers were responsible for the scarcity of bluefish, and read 
a letter from ex-Assemblyman Hawkins substantiating his 
views. The bluefish were of a migratory nature—here 
one day and away the next, The speaker thought that: 
if the net men were consulted they would join in an 
eeery to restore the fishing—if it could be restored by wor 
of man. 

The resolution offered by Mr, Hulse was adopted. John 
Snedicor offered the following, which was adopted: 
‘Resolved, That a committee of seven be appointed by the 
chair to circulate petitions asking the Board of Supervisors 
to pass a law in accordance with the wire tay ad 
adopted at this meeting.” The chairappointed Henry Oak- 
ley, George W. Pettit, L. B. Garrett, Isaac Smith, John 
Clock, Nelson Ketcham and D. W. Wicks. 

F, A, Johnson offered the following, which wasadopted: 
‘Resolved, That a committee of five citizens be appointed. 
by the chair to appear before the Board of Supervisors at 
its next meeting and urge the passage of the law asked 
for in the petitions to be circulated throughout the towns 
of Islip and Babylon.” The chair appointed as such com- 
mittee, J. H, Vail, John §. Snedicor, Hon. C. T. Duryea, 
Isaac G. Terry. On motion the chairman was added to 
the committee, 


THE PICKEREL DEFENDED. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

A recently printed article by Mr. Backus vilifies the 
gaminess and edibility of pickerel. He describes the 
pickerel as ‘‘slimy to the touch, nauseous to the taste and 
smelling of decay, They have no spiritof game nor other 
virtue in them.” 

Having caught trout in brook and lake, bass and pick- 
erel in pond, let me say a word in favor of the latter. A 
trout will grab the fly and usually you can land him; a 
black bass is strong in his lips, and when he bites he is 
sure; but when a pickerel takes bold of the bait much 
more scientific work must be used than to catch either 
trout or bass. The pickerel will sometimes ‘‘fool” a half 
hour with the bait, which latter should be a live shiner or 
perch, or small sunfish. He will endeavor first to kill the 
bait at the head, and in doing so he will carry the bob 
down. This isnot the timeto pull up. After the bob 
comes tothe surface, the pickéerel is intent to have the 
bait in earnest; down goes the bob the second time and 
this is the time to ‘‘strike’ him. Now is the time for the 
angler to show his skill, The rule isto draw the fish 
steadily direct to the breast of the fisherman. Let the 
pickerel have any slack line or strike him against the side 
of the boat, he is gone. He will either cut loose from the 
hook, his jaws being under, or he will cut the snell with 
his teeth, which are very sharp. 

With a bass or trout it is fun to let him have the line; 
not so with the pickerel. The latter is naturally a lazy 
fish; but when he knows he is hooked he is in a great 
hurry to get off, and to land him he must be brought in 
with a steady pull toward the body of the angler. In 
order to avoid the fish striking the side of the boat, the 
line and hook should measure same as rod. It often 
occurs that the fish, not being caught, has only searified 
the bait, in which case throw back the line, and, whether 
the bait be dead or alive, the pickerel will go for the same 
bait rather than take a live minnow on an adjacent line. 
The writer has let the pickerel sometimes take the line in 
pretty much the same way as witha trout. This it is not 
safe to do unless you are sure that the fish is hooked, 
which can be done on the second immersion of the bob by 
lifting the rod so that the line be taut, whereupon the 
hook will turn and catch in the mouth of the fish. Then 
let Mr. Pickerel go and the fisherman is apt to have as 
much to attend to as if he had a trout on his hook. 

That pickerel are ‘‘slimy to the touch” is true, but the 
charge that they are ‘nauseous to the taste and smelling 
of decay” is nonsense unworthy of reputation. 

On Wednesday, Aug. 4, the writer, with Mr. Rossiter 
Bailey, of Sparkill, N. Y., caught 31 pickerel, weighing 
in the aggregate 44lbs., at Wescoline Pond, Pine Grove, 
Pike county, Pa, Near by is Tink Pond, stocked with 
bass. It is not usual for sportsmen to tell where the game 
is, | think there are enough fish in those ponds forall, just 
as good as ever were caught. And one good feature about 
the sport is that Andrew Quick, of Pine Grove, takes good 
care of the fishermen, and gets them their live eae aus: 

. BT. 


SALMON NOTES. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

I send you scores of two rods on the Restigouche River. 
The river was unusually low and clear and the fish yery 
shy. Iwas compelled to use leaders of double the usual 
length and the smallest ‘‘Forrest” fly he makes. I caught 
one large black bass in trap and had a lively canoe chase 
with another one; but unfortunately he landed out of 
rifle shot, Among some of the amusing antics of the sal- 
mon was one instance where a 25-pounder must have 
started a neighbor, and both jumped at sameinstant clear 
two to three feet of the water and within one foot of each 
other. On several occasions I could see (the water was so 
clear) that other salmon would swin up to the fish I was 
harnessed to, and apparently inspect him and swim 
around him; I could also plainly note the muscular mo- 
tion with which the fish make (as they always do during 
the fight), the trying and provoking tugs so destructive to 
the hold of the hook by their force and rapidity. 

THE SCORES. 

A. R.’s rod—Mouth of Kedgewick to Little Crosa Point, 

Restigouche River. Five days fishing, 37 salmon; weight, 
870lbs.; average, 234lbs.; largest, 28}]bs., 3dilbs., 34Ibs. 
Fly, smallest double Jock-Scott and black do. made. 
Every fish killed without gaffing. 
E. P. R.’s rod—Mouth of Kedgewick to Little Cross Point, 
Restigouche River. Fourteen days fishing, 56 salmon, 
weight, 1,168lbs,; average, 20%lbs.; largest, 24lbs., 25lbs., 
26lbs. Other pools on river, 12 salmon; weight, 230lbs. 
Twenty-seven killed with double J.-Scott, 16 with single | 
J.-Scott, 5 with Ranger, Butcher and Titus, § with 
smallest double J.-Scott, 12 with smallest double blackdo. 
Fifty gaffed, 18 not gaffed. 


Mracusam Lax, N. Y,, Aug. 2.—Our fishing continues 


good. Thescore for May, June and July is 10,127. There 


is every prospect of good fishing in August.—F, 


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LIGHT RODS FOR SALT WATER. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 
Let me welcome.‘‘A, EH, 0.” Perhaps we who have 


always held that given the light rod and tackle there is 


almost if not quite as much sport to befound in salt water 
as fresh water, is gaining converts at last. A small 
enough array are we, laughed or at least smiled at by both 
salt-water anglers of the general run, and by our brethren 
of the fresh water and brooks; but the proof of the pud- 
ding is in the eating, and we who fish with light pliable 
rod and thinnest tackle want no approbation from others. 

Years ago I turned some attention to the question, hav- 
ing become more and more dissatisfied with the heavy 
rods generally used; and as the result of my cogitations I 
entrusted my tackle dealer with the duty of making a rod 
for the purpose of salt-water angling. 1 left the weight 
to his diseretion, as also all other details, as to stiffness, 
ete., simply telling him I wanted one as much like a black 
bass rod of medium weight for bait-fishing as practicable. 
What was the result? He took advantage of the clause 
“as practicable” and made a stiff, though light rod which 
had the most unearthly bend, threatening at every strike 
to break, yet at the crisis recovering almost by a miracle. 
lt gave as much play asa 3dlb. hop pole.. I discarded it 
and tried from that time on many rods in succession, yet 
never succeeded in getting one exactly right. I have tried 
rods of lancewood, greenheart, etc. (not made to order), 
of all weights from 16 to 60z., but none were suitable. 
Some were too stiff, others too pliable. If I had had the 
tackle dealer make another one to order Icould, no doubt, 
have been suited much sooner, although Iam satisfied at 
last, that is, since last year. I had a very light and re- 
markably well-made trout rod, weighing only about 6oz. 
It was of split bamboo and was just a tantalizer to me. 
Time toe go trouting I had none, having only one or two 
days at intervals in which I could escape business. So I 
stopped to consider what could be done with it. One day 
I took it to Sheepshead Bay to see what could be done 
with it in casting, intending to meet a friend (a splendid 
fiy-caster), who wished to use the rod in a tournament. 
He had not arrived so I laid the rod in the boat and went 
fishing. I had no notion of using it, but angled with my 
heavy rod, with, however, very poor success. Through 
ennui [ rigged up the light rod with asquid hook and soon 
had the pleasure of making fast to a large sea bass, and, 
as he happened to be a good game fellow, I had quite a lot 
of fun. After that I used this light rod Git weighed just 
540z.) but soon found it was too pliable altogether and 
could only be used in slack water, being useless in a tide- 
way. Now, asit behaved so well in slack water I felt 
very loth to discard it like the rest, so I had the thin tip 
taken off and on the middle or second joint put an agate 
tip, making a remarkably light two-joint split bamboo 
rod. This suits me exactly. It is stiff enough to, carry 
some lead in a tideway without bending materially, and 
yet so pliable that when a fish takes the hook you feel, 
after he is landed, more as if you were his conqueror and 
not his murderer. 

On such a rod weakfishing is inferior to none and be- 
comes the true thrilling sport. Let me assure ‘‘A. HE, C,” 
that I had no trouble at all by either losing fish, getting 
the line tangled round stakes or any other difficulty, and 
so IL think I can answer his question by saying thata 


weakfish can be taken like a black bass, not forgetting 


even the bass fiy, for I often use that instead of the squid. 
I don’t mean that I cast the fly, but I use it in still-fishing 
submerged and bait the hook besides, 

Why don't you, Mr. Editor, give us poor struggling 
anglers a lift? Of the thousands who love the art,’ how 
few are there who have the time or wealth to follow it, 


and how many would not welcome any news of true sport 
from salt water? The average salt-water angler I know 


has screwed the sport down to slaughter. The more rea- 
son, then, for you to help us who are trying to build it 
up. Open your columns to the experience of true anglers 
who have tried salt, you have been and are so liberal in 
all other matter, be liberal in this also, Give us a chance. 
Don’t be so silent about our doings, which is as bad almost 
or worse than decrying us or fighting us. You are looked 
up to by so many sportsmen as an authority, that any 
words you say in encouragement will be certain to find 
response and belief. Ah, what game lies hidden in salt 
water. The gamy wealfish and kinefish first on the list, 
the resistless sheepshead, last, but not least by a great 
sizht, the striped bass. (By the way, why does every 
one persist in pronouncing the poor fellow stripe'd bass?) 
And in deep water I have had very fine sport with the 
sculpin, sea-robin, gurnard, or whatever other name the 
rosy-winged little marine butterfly may go by. 

There is one trouble about fishing in salt water with a 
light rod; you are liable to get dogfish and fluke, which 
are unmitigated nuisances, being almost as hard-on fine 
tackle as skates. But have not fresh-water anglers the 
pike and pickerel to look out for? So perhaps both sides 
balance here. Salt and fresh-water fish do seem to be 
counterparts to some extent. Weakfish fight very much 
like trout. Large bluefish often fight like black bass, leap- 
ing again and again from the water, Striped bass are 
much like salmon in some points. Fluke resemble/pike 
and pickerel in voraciousness, mode of taking the hook 
and their way of fighting; as with pike, there seems to 
be no limit to their weight, and I have often taken them 
with pike spoons. I havea pair of fluke jaws at home 
which look more like a shark’s than any other fish’s, and 
are about as large as a small-sized handsaw. That is 
another point about sea angling which captivates its vota- 
ries. There is the delightful and exciting probability of 
getting those big ten and fifteen-pounders. Except, how- 
ever, in the way of fluke (which I have taken of great 
weight), I have never made fast to any very large fish, 
and the few times I did almost excite me yet. Once I 
had a fish or a locomotive on the end of some heavy Cut- 
tyhunk tackle and rod which two of us could not hold, 
That fish pulled one man who caught the line half way 
eetbbned. and myself nearly so, when luckily the line 
parted, Five minutes afterward I had another strike and 
got him. I don’t know how much he weighed, as we 
omitted doing that, but I know it took two of us to hold 
him down after he lay in the boat, which he half filled. 

But now, before my snow-white reputation gets dan- 
gerously tarnished, I will close. Yours, in hopes of sym- 
pathy, tad ; J. W. MULLER. 

[The ForEsT AND STREAM’s columns are-always open to 
the salt-water anglers, and the reason the sport is not 
more frequently represented is only that those who find 
in sea angling a most charming pastime do not oftener 
write their experiences for publication. ] : 


Don’t Usn Your Lug ror A Fish Pous.—Hditor Forest 


and Stream: The above advice may seem superfiuous,, 


but it will perhaps be better pa ie eliet after an experi- 
ence like one which I had last Monday morning in Prince's 
Bay. The weakfish suddenly stopped biting, and even the 
sea robins and dogfish quit bothering me, Thinking that 
it would be fun to get a few crabs, I picked up a good- 
sized dogfish, split him through the middle and fastened 
him on a big hook and strong piece of trolling line. 
Attaching a half pound sinker to the line, I threw it over- 
board and took a couple of hitches about my leg. Then I 
went to fishing again with my rod. In the midst ofa 
quiet reverie which followed I was astonished at seeing 
my leg go over the gunwale and to find myself yanked off 
the seat and sliding along the bottom of the boat. I had 
time to brace myself and prepare to have my sins come 
back to me, when all at once the line slackened. He had 
bitten it in two. My leg shows a black and blue streak 
the line sawed on it. Next week I’m going down again 
rigged for sharks, but 'm not going to tie a bait to both 
ends of the line any more. The question for the debating 
society is, which one of us escaped?—MARK WEST, 


METAPEDIA SALMON AND Sea TRouT.—Mic-Mac Sal- 
mon Club, Metapedia, P. Q., Aug. 1.—Editor Forest and 
Stream; The salmon fishing in this region has not been so 
good aslast year. Early in the season the catch was very 
fair and some good-sized fish were taken. Dr. and Mrs. 
J. H. Baxter, of Washington, scored some very large fish 
—30-84Ib—during the last week in June. Mr, Dean Sage, 
of Albany, N. Y., and his friend, Mr, Laurence, killed 
over a hundred fair-sized fish at his camp up the Resti- 
gouche, at the mouth of the Upsalquitch. The members 
of the Restigouche Club, at Metapedia, have done fairly 
well. Sea troutare now running of good size. I have 
taken them fresh-run and silvery, and in all the various 
stages of transformation of coloring, until they cannot be 
distinguished from the ordinary brook troutin coloration. 
There are no specific differences whatever; they are one 
and the same fish,as I have heretofore averred. My 
friend, Dr, Dawson, of Cincinnati, O., and I start to-mor- 
row for some newly opened brook trout waters on the 


Batiscan River, a hundred miles north of Quebec, where 


the trout are said to rival those of the Nepigon in size 
and numbers, More anon,—J, A, H@NSHALL. 


A Pot-HoLE INcIDENT.—Place, Wild River, Me.; 


scene, two fishermen ona ledge above a pot-hole. We 
had just arrived. H., asa preliminary, caught his fly in 
a hemlock, and I had taken in two quarter-pounders out 
of the wet, and no more would rise to all our wiles; so 
putting a worm on the end of our flies, we dropped them 
deep toward a ‘big un.” “Big un” ignored it; not so a 
baby trout, which seized and wrestled with mine might- 
ily, I was drawing it away, when out rushed the pounder 
and seized the infant and sailed away down the pool with 
the fly still in the latter’s mouth, Now forit. If he 
swallows one he must the other! When lo! out rushed a 
larger trout and chased him around the pool. The fly 


shook out, the little trout vanished and my hopes with it, 


while the largest one, mad at losing his dinner, snapped 
at H.'s bait, and then there wasa rumpus. H. fairly 
hugged him when ‘twas landed, but Pve been in the 
dumps ever since. If only I'd caught that cannibal!— 


JOHN PRESTON TRUE. 


SPORTSMEN AND CANADIAN CusToms.—Agency of De- 


partment of Marine, Quebec.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
In answer to your letter I beg to state that I haveseen our 


collector of customs, and learn that guns, fishing tackle, 
etc., are subject to duty: Firearms, 20 percent. Flies, 
etc,, 25 per cent. Fishing rods, 30 per cent. Nets, free, 


But if parties visiting Canada for sporting purposes will 
deposit with the collector of customs, at the first port of 
entry, the amount of duty, it will be returned to them 
when they go out of the country again; or if they know 
any responsible Canadian at such port of entry, he will 
be accepted as security that duty will be paid unless arti- 


cles again go out of the country in a reasonable time.— 
J. U. GREGORY. 


RAQUETTE LAKE, Aug. 5,—It may interest men fond of 


fishing that Raquette Lake is by no means fished out. 


Judge Freedman and son brought to this place as result 


of a day’s fishing a ee of forty, say forty bass and 
trout, ranging from 2 to 14Ib. Din 

ployed by this hotel, delivered as welcome addition to our 
menu a lake trout of 191, and 8 bass.of about 2ib, each. 
All that on a day on which the thermometer never showed 
more than 53°, the previous days having depressed the 
mercury to 42°.—Fior DA LICE, 


BLUEFISH AND W8AKFISH.—Philadelphia, Aug. 5.4 
The scarcity of bluefish at-Beach Haven, N, J., and the 
neighborhood is quite marked, and it is laid to the men- 
haden fishers, Weakfish have been caught in great num- 
bers the past week, at any time and tide, Our party took 
733 last Friday; and there were numerous catches of 300 
and 400. No one wanted them and they were left on the 
dock to spoil. They run small, and will continue to do 
so until something is done to stop the ‘slaughter of the 
innocents” by net and hook, Bass are also small, and 
seem to grow so each year.—S. 


Littim Rook, Ark., Aug. 4.—Fishing has not been good 
around, here this season. The long drouth during the 
summer and winter, and constant netting, has ruined all 
the lakes and streams around here, No attention whatever 
is paid’ to the so-called fish law, A party from the Oua- 
chita River report fishing unusually good there. Fishing on 
Fourche La Fave is reported good, if minnows can be ob- 
tained, but they are scarce. No other bait seems to tempt. 
White and Cache rivers have been too high all the season, 
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THE ICED AND FROZEN FISH TRADE. 
By A. HOWARD CLARK, 
[Read before the American Fisheries Society.] 


Ts iced-fish trade of the United States began about the 

year 1842. Prior to that date the inland trade im fresh 
fish was very limited and could be carried on only in the 
winter months, In 1845 the fishing vessels of New England 
began to carry ice for keeping the catch fresh, Care was at 
first taken that the ice be kept separate from the fish, being 
‘placed in a corner of the hold, It was soon found, however, 
that packing the fish in crushed ice did not materially injure 
them, and this method was soon in general use on all the 
vessels and largely superseded the trade in live fish north of 
Cape Cod, For many years it was thought impossible to 
transport fish inland, even if packed in ice, and it was not 
until 1859 or 1860 that Gloucester dealers could be induced to 
try the experiment of sending fish in ice to Boston and New 
York. Old sugar boxes were used for packing, and as the 
experiment was perfectly successful, a large trade was 
quickly developed and iced fish were sent west as far as Min- 
nesota and south to St. Louis, or even to more distant 
markets. 

For ten years or more prior to 1842, Boston and Gloucester 
dealers had carried on a trade of frozen fish during the win- 
ter and early spring, sending the fish by teams inland as far 
as Albany and Montreal: but as warm weather advanced 
the frozen fish gave place to dry and pickled fish, In the 
winter of 1854 an enterprising Gloucester fisherman tried the 
experiment of bringing frozen herring, cod and halibut 
from Newfoundland to Gloucester, where the herring were 
sold to the cod fishermen to be used for bait. From that 
experiment began a rapidly increasing trade in frozen her- 
ring from Newfoundland and New Brunswick for the supply 
of the George’s codfishermen, and this bait is still the prin- 
cipal kind used by the fleets fishing from Gloucester in win- 
ter. The frozen herring also found a ready market in Bos- 
ton, New York and other places asa cheap food supply, 
These fish have always been frozen by simple exposure in the 
open air, a warm spell interfering with the work, After 
freezing they are packed in bulk in the vessel’s hold, snow 
being often mixed with them, 

In Russia and other cold countries of Europe and Asia, for 
very many years there has been a trade in frozen fish and 
other animal foods. Im Thibet, as early as the year 1806 the 
flesh of animals was preserved by frost drying—not simply 
freezing—and in this condition it would keep in good con- 
dition for many menths, Meat thus preserved did not have 
araw appearance, butin color resembled that which had 
been well boiled, the ruddiness being removed by the in- 
tense cold. ; 

Thus far I have spoken only of iced fish and of fish frozen 
by natural means. The first definite record we have of fish 
frozen by artificial method is the patent (No, 81,736) granted 
in March, 1861, to Enoch Piper, of Camden, Maine. Tt is de- 
scribed as a method of preserving fish or other articles in a 
close chamber by means of a freezing mixture having no 
contact with the atmosphere of the preserving chamber. Mr. 
Piper states that the most important application of his in- 
vention is for the preservation of salmon, which had hereto- 
fore been preserved in a fresh condition only by being packed 
in barrels with crushed ice, which in melting had moistened 
and injured the fish. The ice, he said, could not keep them 
more than a month, whereas by the new method they could 
be kept in good order for years, if néed be. The apparatus 
used by Mr. Piper is described as a box in which the-fish are 
placed in small sear ate i on a rack, this box being sur- 
rounded by a packing of charcoal or other non-conducting 
material. Metallic pans filled with ice and salt are then set 
over the fish and a cover shut over the box. About twenty- 
four hours is needed to complete the freezing, the ice and 
salt being renewed once in twelye hours. The fish are then 
removed to be packed in the storage or preserving box, If 
desired, the fish may be coated with ice by immersion in iced 
water; they may then be wrapped in cloth and a second 
coating of ice applied, or they may be coated with gum-ara- 
bic; gutta-percha, or other material, to exclude the air and to 

revent the juices from escaping by evaporation, The storage 

ox is a double one, the Inner one without a cover; the space 
between the sides and bottoms of the two being filled with 
charcoal or other non-conductor, Metallic tubes for the 
freezing mixture pass ie the cover of the outer box 
and through the bottoms of both boxes, connecting with a 
small pipe to carry off the brine. The combined area of the 
tubes is required to be about one-fifth the area of the inner 
box, in order to keep the temperature below the freezing- 

oint. 
e Numerous and complex methods of freezing fish have been 
devised since Mr. Piper obtained his patent, but the simplest 
methods are perhaps as eftective, and are surely more eco- 
nomical than the expensive machinery sometimes used, _ 

In 1869 Mr. William Davis, of Detroit, patented a freezing 

an for fish which he describes as a thin sheet metal pan or 
Bod in two sections or parts, one made to slide over the other, 
the object being to place the fish or meat in one part of the 
box and to slide the cover on to or in contact with the freez- 
ing mixture, The pans are packed on top of one another in 
a freezing box with iced salt over and around them, By 
this method from thirty to fifty minutes is said to be suf- 
ficient to complete the freezing, when the fish may be taken 
from the pans and stored in a keeping chamber where the 
binge Ua a is constant at six to ten degrees below the freez- 
ing point. 
e 1869 Mr, Davis also patented a preserving chamber, 
which he says may be a room, box or chamber of any desired 
rm. It has two walls with the intervening space filled with 
a -conducting material, Within this are metal walls of 
less fength than the outside walls, so that between the two 
a freezing mixture may be placed. Entrance is obtained 
through the top or side by closely fitting doors or hatches. 
Other methods of freezing fish have been patented, such as 
making a series of seven circular pans ofasize to fit ina 
barrel, and of putting the fish in rubber bags while they are 
being frozen, In 1880 Mr. D. W. Davis patented a method 
of packing fish in finely crushed ice ina barrel and freezing 
the mass solid, the fish being so stowed as not to come in con- 
tact with each other. ‘ 

Freezing pans, with or without covers, are now in common 
use in most of the fishing centers of the Great Lakes, as also 
in some Eastern markets, In Boston, New York and at 
other points large buildings are deyoted to the freezing and 
storage of bluefish, salmon and other species. The large 
species are frozen by hanging them in the freezing room or 
by ranging them on shelves. The improved systems of 
refrigerator cars and steamers render it feasible to transport, 
frozen fish to any part of the United States or to foreign 
countries whenever the trade may require. 


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demnify the business or professional man tor his profits, the wage- 
worker for his wages, lost from accidental injury, and guarantee 


principal sum in case ef death.—Advy, 


A SOFT, VELVET TEXTURE is imparted to the skin by use of 
Glenn’s Suiphur Soap. For skin diseases it should Sgro freely. 
Never take a h without it, It is also especially useful ane 
means of bleaching and puri woolens, cotton, etc. Hill’s 
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FIXTURES. 
DOG SHOWS. 


Aug, 24 to. 27,_First Annual Dog Show of the Latonia Agricul- 
tural Assotiation, Covington, Ky. Geo. MH. Hill, Manager, P.O, 
Box 76, Cincinnati, 0. Hntries close Aug, 14, 

Sept. 1 and 2,—Kirst Show ofthe American _Fox-Terrier Club, at 
Newport, RK. 1. For fox-terricrs exclusively. Fred Hoey, Secretary, 
Box 2017 New York. Entries close Aug. 2i. ] } 

Sept. 7 to 10.—Firet Annual Dog Show of the Tri-State Fair Asso- 
ciation, Chas, Reed, Secretary, Toledo, O. Entries close Sept. 1. 

Sept. § to 10.—Hornellsville, N. Y., Dog Show, Farmers’ Club 
Fair, J, O. Fellows, Superintendent, Hornellsyille. Entries close 


Sept, 1. 

Sept, 14 to 17.—First Fall Dog Show of the New Jersey Kennel 
Club, Waverley. A. P. Vredenburg, Secretary, 14 Murray street, 
New York: Entrios close Sept. 1. 


BIELD TRIALS, 


Sept. 21,.—Field Trials of the Manitoba Field Trials Club, Chas. 
A, Boxer, Secretary, Box 282, Winnipeg. ; 

Noy, §.—Second Annual Field Trials of the Western Field Trials 
Association, at Abilene, Kan, R, C. Van Horn, Secretary, Kansas 


City, Mo. 
Noy. 8,—Third Annual Qield Trials of the Fisher’s Island Club, at 
Visher’sIsland, N. Y. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hoboken, N. J. 
Novy. 22.— ighth Annual Field Trials of the Hastern Field Trials 
Olub, at High Point, N. C. W. A. Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Kings county, N. Y. ’ \ A ; : 
Dec. 6.—Wighth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
-Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn. 


A. K. R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 


HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 
of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month, Entries close on the lst. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
Wo entries inserted unless paid in adyance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50. Address ‘American Kennel Register,” P. O. Box 2832, New 
York, Number of entries already printed 4006. 


ENGLISH KENNEL NOTES. 
RXXY. 


RIGHTON dog show has almost obliterated Warwick 
from my memory, but [ ean still recall the enlo- 
ies that were lavished on the king-anaker’s town. The 
chairman was a paragon, the committee were so many 
loving M. C.s. I can’t help thinking that this fulsome 
landation is becoming a little hysterical. The Stock-Keeper 
has rather led the way in this conflict of compliments, and, to 
use an expression that I overheard.in the Brighton show, 
and that amused me yery much, its editor has become ‘‘too 
bally politeful.”’ J was extremely diverted when the papers 
came out the week after Warwick show to perceive they 
were all screaming, “Nows sonumes trahis.” It seems that 
at the bloodhound trials in Lord Warwick’s park, the erst- 
while gracious chairman, Mr. Evans, discovered a cur- 
mudgeon side to his character, and brusquely declined to 
tolerate the Press Gang in theinclosure. Dr, Walsh, of the 
Field, and Mr. Krehl, of the Stock-Keeper, smiled ominously 
at the provincial gawcherie and nursed their wrath for the 
ink pot. Mr. Gresham’s nature of coarser fiber suffered no 
Tebuff from the refusal, so he crawled under the dividing 
ropes and stolidly stood it out. Now these trials have been 
treated with jocose contempt by our kennel organs. For my 
own part I must admit that 1 was favorably and beyond my 
expectation impressed with the result, Lown that out of all 
the competitors only two did actually well, but it cannot be 
said that the others were totally ignorant of the task. They 
ran the trail for a short distance, and then lost their heads. 
Two of the hounds ran the whole course. Mr. Hood-Wright’s 
Hector came out an easy first, and Mr, Hdwin Brough’s 
hound showed the second best performance. To follow the 
unassisted body scent of a man is far more than one had a 
right to expect of hounds that have for generations been 
confined to the courtyard and the show bench, Warwick 
was further remarkable for the first appearance of two grand 
young St, Bernards, Hesper and Prince Battenberg. The 
first named ruffied the equable temperament of Plinlim- 
mon’s owner, and rumor flew round the show that the giant 
could be bought, but the Aquarium show has dispelled all 
fears, as Hesper has not come on at the rate he was expected 
to, and now, [ deeply regret. to record, he is stricken down 
with distemper, 

The show at the popular southern watering place was a 
bright success. The press has ascribed this to the unflagging 
zeal of the honorary secretary, Dr. Horace Seelig. The 
doctor in his restless bustling activity comes very near realiz- 
ing the meaning of perpetual motion. This gentleman’s 
name first came to the fore in canine cireles at Henley-on- 
Thames, but his sphere of Kennel usefulness was too re- 
stricted in that lovely little old town. Brighton supplied 
him with full scope for his energy. Heis the promoter and 
vendor of the ‘‘Kennel Company.’’ Ihavenot heard whether 
the company has been definitely floated yet, but as some 
good men haye joined the directors’ board and there is plenty 
of room for such an institution I have no doubt it will suc- 
ceed, The kennels are at Brighton, perched on the salu- 
brious downs. Dogs are taken in and “boarded” at a weekly 
tariff and | hear that several of the prize-winners at Brighton 
underwent their show Prepanyilous at Dr, Seelig’s kennels. 

Besides the Doctor, the show owed much of its success to 
a large honorary committee, pulling fairly well together and 
headed by a model of reserved force and intelligent capacity, 
the chairman, ae Pearson. Not a thing was left undone 
that could contribute to the comfort of the dogs and the sat- 
isfaction of the exhibitors. The dogs were benched in the 
Pavilion Dome and the Corn Exchange; judging rings were 
formed on the loyely lawns, and the spectators sat under the 
shade of the trees; the weather was superb. In the evening 
a promenade concert took place in the grounds of the Pavil- 
ion, which was built after the architecture of the Moscow 
Kremlin, by George ITV. Could but the spirit of the festive 
prince have listened to the canine chorus issuing from his 
royal stabling, and seen those keepers and kennelmen parad- 
ing the curious corridors! where once twinkled the little feet 
of light-hearted houris, it would have moaned that time had 
spared the harem for such desecration. 

Brighton without its ‘‘incident'’ would be incomplete. 
This year it was the turn of a well-known exhibitor, Dr. 
Webster Adams, of Apewvichs to furnish the meal for afew 
days’ scandal, The “incident ’’ arose out of a misunder- 
standing that comes to the fore rather frequently now. The 
new form of the challenge class regulations is at the bottom 
of it. Atthe great shows most-of the breeds have a chal- 
lenge class ; at other shows, where some breeds are not thus 
provided for, champions are permitted to enter in the open 
classes, but at other shows again, like Brighton, where no 
challenge classes are included in the schedule, champions 
cannot be entered in the open classes, and are, therefore, ex- 
cluded from competition altogether. This amounts to de- 
barring the public from the opportunity of seeing the best 
dogs of each breed. Well, there was a regulation to this 
- effect in the Brighton schedule, but Dr. Adams did not see 

it. He entered a champion black and tan terrier named 
Streamlet in the open class, accompanying his entry with a 
note to the hon, secretary saying if this was not admis- 


a —— 


sible he (the secretary) could substitute for Streamlet another 
bitch, Miss Jummy, whose pedigree, ete. he inclosed. Re- 
ceiving no reply before he left home, br, Adams quite natur- 
ally supposed his entry of Streamlet had been accepted, and 
took her with him to Brighton. He competed and won, but 
another lynx-eyed defeated exhibitor recognized the cham- 

ion Streamlet and found her entered in the catalogue as 

{iss Jammy, An objection was lodged immediately, and 
things looked “ugly” for the Ipswich medicine man. At 
the inquiry that ensued it transpired that Dr, Seelig had re- 

lied to Dr. Adams’ letter, inclosing letter, telling him 
| Streamlet was ineligible, and he had, therefore, substituted 

Miss Jammy. All that Dr, Adams had then to do was to 

prove he had left home before the delivery of that letter 

chy uni he did it,” and the last “incident ’’ ended in bows anc 
smiles. 

The Stock-Keeper, that with its report of the show gave a 
pretty little sketch of the Dome, has published Dr, Seelig’s 
letter, which it says tells Dr, Adams that he “left the court 
without a stain upon his character,” The actors in last 
year’s incident were present in the show as visitors. Mr, 
Pointer was also among the exhibitors, but Mr, Alfred 
George’s dogs stopped at home, He hadn’t recovered from 
the committee’s absorbing all his prize money last year. 

The St. Bernard Club held their last show in the north, at 
Southport, It was a good idea and a concession much appre- 
ciated by the northerners to locate the fixture in theirneigh- 
borhood. A dinner was given to celebrate the meeting, and 
Mrs. Frederick Gresham chronicles the presence of several 
old ladies, and adds that their company gaye great pleasure 
in a tone of simpering modesty that reads like though I say 
it myself, as shouldn’t,”’ 

‘I beg to express my very cordial congratulations to the St. 
Bernard Club and felicitate them upon electing a committee 
that possesses independence and sagacity enough to hold its 
own shows under its own rules. The manner in which 
shows and clubs, serf-like, prostrate themselves for the Ken- 
nel Club to walk over them is the lowest form of middle- 
minded snob worship and Sheed ious toadyism. I hold no 
brief against the Kennel Club, I freely acknowledge that in 
their progress up the stream of reform they have towed some 
weaker vessels behind them and cleansed them with their 
wash. Iam willing tosay with the rest of the kennel public 
that “we have much to be thankful for,” but in taking 
Uriah Heep’s” words I repudiate his character, “I’m nota 
very ’umble person.’”’” J knowthat the Kennel Club is a self- 
elected body and that its duty and authority are therefore 
self-imposed and at times even arrogated, They are not the 

| representatives of the kennel world, they are simply its dic- 
tators, the public has not elected them to make their laws; 
the task is self-sought and can be laid down at will. So 
long as they retain the position they must observe its duties 

—and it certainly is not, most emphatically not, one of those 

duties to bear down with puffing and snorting upon the 

little craft to swamp them. Grumbling is not unknown 
among the members themselves, that so many good 
men among them fail to secure election upon the committee. 

That body is far stronger than it used to be. Mr. Shirley is 
| stillits mainspring, and if he were only a little more reso- 

lute and firm in character he would be quite perfect in his 

role of chairman, Usefnl and practical members of the com- 

mnittee are Messrs. Arkwright (he is wealthy, as well as use- 

ful); Mark Beaufoy, an unsuccessful candidate in the last 
parliamentary elections; J. Doyle, P. C. Reid, J. C. Tinne, 
Montague Wootten, Radcliffe, etc. But among the et cetera 
I will not include Mr. A. Jackson, who in spite of his six 
foot four, modesty, and retiring disposition is credited with 
a knowledge of the ‘tricks and ways”’ of the lower fanciers’ 
world which stews beneath the “upper crust,’ second to 
none. He goes everywhere, sees all, and says nothing. He 
is the repository of confidences and one of the most trusted 
keepers of the fanciers’ conscience. Notwithstanding his 
gentle nature, he has been suspected of complicity in the 
compilation of these notes! It was at Norwich, I think, I 
heard him mournfully repine: ‘‘Hverybody takes advantage 
of me because I am so tall!” In faithful anxiety and ability 
to do good upon the committee, I should give Messrs. Shir- 
ley and Jackson equal firsts. 

Of the parsons Mr. Mellor stands out away from the rest 
his invariable geniality, his long experience as exhibitor and 
judge place his services above the rest, A shower of gold 

as lately descended upon him which, while adding to his 
earthly comforts, has notin one thought corrupted the sim- 
ple sincerity of his character. Of the other ‘“‘freeres’”? Mr. 
Lovell is an Oxford Don and Mr. O’Callaghan a navy chap- 
lain, avery worthy master, a very worthy minister; but 
there are men “standing down”’ among the rank and file of 
the club whose experience has been gained in a work where 
human nature had a chance, unshackled by copybook max- 
ims or the traditions of the nursery—that, be it observed, is 
not le monde ot Von s'ennwie, which may be bowered by 
college walls or ships’ sides. Asfor Messrs. Legh, Lindoe, 
Platt, Richards, etc., beyond seeing their names on the yel- 
low covers of the show catalogues, the kennel community 
knows remarkably little of them, 

Among the late acts of the Club is an amendment of Rule 
1. Jt used to suffice to give the Kennel Club Stud Book 
number of a dog in entering him at a show, it is now neces- 
sary to give full particulars, age, breeder, pedigree, etc. This 
is good, as the number alone conveyed no information to the 
visitors. A resolution has been passed disallowing a man 
to exhibit at allina show where heis judging, this is also 
self-eyidentl ees 

Brentwood show followed closely on Brighton, and is note- 
worthy for the début of a beautiful bloodhound bitch pup, 
Chesterton Duchess. LILLIBULERO. 


THE MILWAUKEE DOG SHOW. 


HE list of awards of the Milwaukee dog show as sent b 
our correspondent was incomplete. Below we publis 
the full list. The judges were: Major J. M. Taylor, Cleve- 
land, O., setters, pointers, foxhounds and Chesapeake Bay 
dogs; Mr, F. F. Do e, New Haven, Conn., Scotch and Dandie 
Dinmont terriers; Mr. F. White, Milwaukee, Wis., New- 
foundlands; Mr. J. H. Naylor, Chicago, Ill., the remaining 


classes: 
AW ARDS. 


MASTIFFS.—CHAmpion — No SR Saree alee aed Ist, Wa- 

couta Kennels’ Corsair; 2d, Coughcura Medicine Co.’s Ilford Crom- 

well II. Very high com,, A, Uhlion’s Kaiser, High com., Otto 

Kitzinger’s Reno, Dr. A.J. Riehter’s Dash McD. and K. K. Ken- 

nan’s Leo. Bitches: Ist, Dr. A. J. Richter’s Renee; 2d, O. Kitzinger’s 

Flora. Very high com., Coughenra Medicine Co,’s Dolly Varden 
Puppies: Ist, withheld; 2d, C. Schreiber’s Flora. 

ST. BERNARDS.—RouGgu-CoaTED—CHAMPION—Mohawk Ken- 
nels’ Noma.—Opren—Dogs: Ist, Cougheura Medicine Co.'s Otto I1.; 
2d, Mohawk Kennels’ Jumbo. Very high com., W. Kirelmer’s 
Barry and Pierrepont I., Prentice’s Monk. High com., M. H. 
Thiman’s Duke Bitches: Ist, Coughcura Medicine Co.’s Bonnie 
Duchess; 2d, Mohawk Kennels’ Clio, High com., M. H. Thiman’s 
Fido, Puppies: lst, Mohawk Kenuels’ Jumbo; 2d, R. Bush's 
Blanche._SMooTH-Co ATED— Dogs: ist, Mohawk Kennels’ Rector 
II.; 2d, aa J. Senti’s Bello. Bitches: Ist, Coughcura Medicine Co.'s 
unnamed: 


NEWFOUNDLANDS,—Wavyy-Coatep—Prize withheld —Cur- 
LyY-CoATED.—Ist, J. J, Kuehn’s Alex; 2d, C. Thomas’s Nero. Very 
high com., Y. Schiller’s Turk. 


GREYHOUNDS.—CHAMPION—Tertra Cotta Kennels’ Memnon.— 
OPEN—Dogs; Ist, H. R. King’s Gallert. Bitches: 1st, F. B. Rice’s 
Daisy: Com., J.D. Olcott’s Belle, 


DEBHRHOUNDS.—No en tries. : 
GREAT DANES.—ist and 2d, W. Elser’s Tyras and Diana. Very 
high com., A. Gfrorner’s Krao. 
ULMERS.—Ist, Osceola Kennel Olub’s Don Casar; 2d, Dr. G. Nico- 
Mae ae pEy pet com: Ste Merker's_ Pinto. ve 
com., Dr. G. Nicolai’s Nero, com., E, R. Kuemmel’s 
Rick. Puppies; ist, Dr. G. Nicolai’s van; : 


ENGLISH SETTERS.—ExtRA CHAMPION—E. EH. Pray’s Bessie 
A.—OpEN—Dogs: Ist,, KR. B, Morgan's Mandan; 2d, T. Donoghue's 
Consul. Very high com., Reserye Kennels’ Pendragon. High 
com., Col. Reitbvock’s Prince, T. Donoghue’s Layerack Chief’s 
Clyde. Bitches: Ist, Mrs. W. A. Collins’s Pickles; 2d, T. Donog- 
hue's Blue Cubas. Very high com., T. Donoghne’s Bhie Sparks. 
High _com., A. H, Pape’s Jean, C, 1. Donoghue'’s Jeannette 
and Dart Gladstone.— UPPIEsS—Dogs: Ist, W. G. Barker’s King 
Dan; 2d, I. Zirney’s Gyp. High com., W. A. Collins’s Pe per. 
Bitches: 1st, J, Welsch’s Lulu; 2d, T. Donoghue’s Dart Gladstone. 
Very high com., J, J, Dapper’s Pond Lily. Com., T. Donoghue’s 
Sue of Hatchie. 

BLACK AND TAN SETTERS,—CHAMPION—Nop entries OPEN 
—Dogs: 1st, withheld; 2d, G.H. Joadiun’s Dan. High com., W. J. 
Dalliba’s Argus II, Bitches: ist, J. B. Wickery’s Patti; 2d, G. Pop- 
pert’s Bella Brandon. Puppies: Ist, E. J, Asmus’s Bang; 2d, G. 
Popperi’s Capt. Jack. 

IRISH SETTERS.—ExtRA CHAamMprion—J. A. J. Sprague’s Brush. 
—CHAMPION—Dog: Wo entries. Bitch; Ist, H. E. Chubb's Zella 
Glenduff.-OrEn—Dogs: Ist, J. H. Naylor's Frank; 2d, Mrs, F. B, 
Rice’s Larry Thorn. Very high com., G. I, Steele’s Watts, Jr. 
Bitches; 1st, T. Donoghue's Irish Maud; 2d, P. Thomas’s Gipsy. 
Very high com., H. Schubert’s Wells. 

POINTERS.—Extra CHAMProN—Detroit Kennel Chib’s King 
Bow.—CHAMPION—Dog: J. H. Kraft’s Robi Adair. Bitch: No 
entries.—_OPaN—Dogs: Ist, Mrs. C. 1. Enget’s Young Meteor; 2d,8. 
B. Dilley’s Ranger Croxteth. Com., E, K. Howes’s Tony, Bitches: 
Ist, Castleman Kennels’ Kate.—UND®R 55LBS,— Doys: 1st, withheld; 
2d, Detroit Kennel Club’s Fleet. High com., Castleman [fennels 
Rebel, Bitches: lst, Reserye Kennels’ Patti; 2d, D. Stirn’s Juno 8. 
Very high com., Castleman Kennels’ Dot, High com,, Detroit 
Kennel Club's Judy, Castleman Kennels’ Kate and Badger State 
Kennels’ Birdie. Puppies: 2d, Ll. Auer’s Snort, 

IRISH WATER SPANIELS.—CHAmpron—T, Donoghue’s Count 
Bendigo.—OPEN—Dogs: Ist and 2d, Excelsior Irish Water Spaniel 
Kennels’ The O’Donoghue and Mack. Bitches: Ist, T. Donoghue’s 
Little Sioux; 2d, and very high com., Excelsior Irish Water Spaniel 
Kennels’ Judy and Chippewa Belle. Puy pics: ist, J, Delehanty’s 
Barney O'Donoghue. : 

CHESAPEAKE BAY DOGS.—Iist, Osceola Kennel Club's Drake. 

SPANIELS.—OveEr 25LB8.—No entries. 


COCKHR SPANIELS.—UnpeEr 28LB8.—CHAMPION—No entries. 
—OPEN—Dogs; Ist, American Cocker Kennels’ Doc; 2d, withheld. 
Bitches: Ist, Osceola Kennel Club’s Topsy; 2d, L. KKulin’s Nellie. 
Very high com., C. Shinn’s Miss Lotta. 

FOXHOUNDS.—Dogs: ist, W. A. Van Brunt's Driver; 2d, J. 
Swan’s Bruiser. Bitches: Ist, J. H. Naylor’s Lady Stewart. 

BEAGLES.—Dogs: 1st, Mrs. H. Krause’s King Pat. Bitches: 1st 
and 2d, Mrs. C. EH, White’s Bonnie and Fairy. ery high com,, C. 
Wiles's Playia. High com,, Mrs, C. KE. White's Bon Bon. Puppies: 
Ist, W. C. Fish’s Music o’ the Woodlands; 2d, Mrs. C. EH. White's 
Busy. Very high com., unnamed. 


DACHSHUNDE.— Dogs: 1st, 2d and very high com., Geo. Popperi’s 
Waldmann II1., Jumbo and Romeo. ery high com.,J. von der 
Feifen’s Burgmann. Bitches; Ist, Geo. Poppert’s Juliette. 


FOX-TERRIERS.—CHAmPron—No entries,_OPEN—Dogs; lst, W. 
A. Lacey’s Rattler. Bitches: 1st, C. Wiles’s Nettle. 

COLLIES. — CHAmprion — Absent. — Opmn— Dogs: Ist, Mitchell 
Harrison’s Nullamore; 2d, J. A. Long’s Clifton Hero. Very high 
com., Chestnut Hill Kennel’s Blue Jacket, Bitches: Ist, Chestnut 
Hill Kennels’ Dot. Very high com., C. H, Kactel’s Nellie. 

BOBTAILED SHEEPDOGS.—Doys: 1st and 2d, Glencho Collie 
Kennels’ Sir Lucifer and Maverick. Bitches: Ist, Glencho Collie 
Kennels’ Dame Hester. 

BULLDOGS,—Dogs; 1st withheld; 2d, E. Jones’s Keno. Very high 
com., unnamed. 

BULL-TERRIERS.—OveErR 25LB8.—Dogs: Ist, fF. F. Dole'’s Count; 
2d, C, E,Feller’s Joker, Very high com,, W.Mariner’s Nimble. High 
com,, Mrs. C. S. Cummings’s Grover. Bitches: 1st, F. F. Dole’s 
Young Venom; 2d, W. Mariner’s tit. Very high com., C. E. Fel- 
ler’s Nell.—UND&R 25LES.—Dogs: 1st, J. Callahan’s Jumbo. Bitch?s: 
1st, F, F. Dole’s Lady in White; 2d, W. Mariner's Flirt. Puppies: 
1st, C. E. Feller’s Patsey; 2d, W. Mariner’s Flirt. High com., G. ¥. 
Dore’s Pincher. Com., JE. Shaughnessy’s Trix. 

BLACK AND TAN THRRIERS.—OveEr 7LBs.—Ist and 2d, Henry 
Muss's Mahomet.and Lady. UNDER 7iBs,—Ist, Mrs. C. BE. White’s 
Dandy; 2d, Mrs. K. Hassig’s Winnie. 

SCOTCH TERRIERS.—Dogs: Noentries. Bitches: ist and 2d, J. 
H, Naylor’s champion Heather and Rosy. 

DANDIE DINMONTS.— Dogs: Ist, J. H, Naylor's Bonnie Briton. 
Bitches: 1st and 2d, J. H. Naylor’s eee and Pride of Leader. 

IRISH TERRINRS.—Prizes withheld. 

YORKSHIRE TERRIERS.—Ist and 2d withheld, Very high 
com., C. A. Sanger’s Flossy. 

_ KING CHARLES SPANIELS.—Dogs: No entries. Bitches: 1st, 
FE. Collinge’s Mollie; 2d, H. Jansen’s Lisla. 

SKYE TERRIERS.—Ist withheld, 2d, C. A. Shinn’s Lady K. 

ITALIAN GREYHUUNDS.—ist, '. Giles’s Lillie: 2d, unnamed, 

PUGS.—CHAMPION—Dog: No entries. Bitch: Mohawk Kennels’ 
Bo-Peep.—Oprn—Dogs: Ist, Mrs. C. 8. Cummings’s Colonel. Very 
high com., G. Neefzer’s Dan. Bitches: Ist, Coughcura Medicina 
Co.'s Tiny; 2d, Mrs. C.S. Oummings’s FPlossy, Very high com. and 
reserve, Mohawk Kennels’ Tody, Very high com., A. R. Maguire’s 
Nellie M. and Mrs. C. 8. Cummings’s Dusky. Up te ist, Mohawk 
Kennels’ Tody; 2d, A. G. Maguire’s Emma L. ery high com., G. 
Neefzer’s Dan, 

TOY TERRIERS.—OTHER THAN YORKSHIRE—Ist, withheld, 2d, 
Mrs. K, Hassig’s Tiny. 

MISCELLANEOUS.—I1st, W. Kirchner’s Nero, Remaining prizes 


withheld. 
SPECIAL PRIZES. 


Best Mastiff, Wacouta Kennels’ Corsair; best rough-coated St. 
Bernard, Cougheura Medicine Co.’s Otto IT; best smooth-coated 
St. Bernard, Mohawk Kennels’ Rector I1.; best Newfoundland, J. 
J. Kuehn’s Alex; best greyhound, Terra Cotta Kennels’ Memnon; 
best _ Great Dane or Ulmer, Osceola Kennel Club’s Don Cesar; best 
Wnglish setter. R. B. Morgan’s Mandan; best black and tan setter, 
J. B. Wickery’s Patti; best Irish setter, J. A. J. Sprague’s Brush; 
best pointer, Reserve ‘Kennels’ Patti; best Irish water spaniel, Ex~ 
celsior Irish Water Spaniel Kennels’ The O’Donoghue; best cocker 
spaniel, American Cocker Kennels’ Doc; best Cpe Hune, J. H, Nay- 
lor’s Lady Stewart; best_beagle, Mrs. C. H. White’s Bonnie; best 
dachshund, G. Poppert’s Waldmann IIL; best collie, M. Harrison's 
Nullamore; best bobtailed sheepdog, Glencoe Kennels’ Sir Lucifer; 
best bull-terrier, F. F. Dole’s Count; best black and tan terrier, H. 
Muss’s Mahomet; best Scotch terrier, J. H. Naylor's Champion 
Heather; best Dandie Dinmont, J. H. Naylor’s Bonnie Briton; best 
King Charles spaniel, F. Collinge’s Mollie; best Skye terrier, ©. A. 
Shinn’s Lady K.; best Italian greyhound, H. Giles’ Lillie; best pug, 
Cougheura Kennels’ Tiny; best kennel of St. Bernards. Mohawk 
Kennels; best kennel of English setters, T. Donoghue’s; best kennel 
of pointers, Detrcit_ Kennels; best kennel of beagles, Mrs. C. B. 
White's; best kennel of dachshunde, G. Poppert’s; best kennel of 
bull-terriers, F. F. Dole’s; best kennel of pugs, Mrs C. S. Cum- 
mings’s; best collection of sporting dogs, T. Donoghue's; largest 
dog or bitch, G. Nicolai’s Cesar; smallest, K. Hassig’s ays best 
pete Dandy Dinmonts, J. H. Naylor's Bonnie Briton and Pansy; 

est bull-mastiif, Osceola Kennels’ Keno. : 

Specials for dogs owned in Wisconsin were awarded as follows: 
Best non-sporting dog owned by a member of Wisconsin K. ©., J. 
Richter’s Renee; best_sporting dog owned by a member of the 
club, W. A. Collins’s Pickles; best English setter, Pickles: best 
Trish setter, P. Thomas's Gipsey; best black and tan setter, HE, G. 
Asmus’s Bang; best_pointer, D. Stirn’s Juno §,; best Irish water 
spaniel, H. I. W.S. Kennels’ ‘The O’Donoghue; best fox-terrier, W. 
A. Lacey’s Rattler; best Yorkshire terrier, C. A. Sanger’s Flossy; 
best buil-terrier, W. Mariner’s Nimble; best mastiff, A, J. Rich- 
ter’s Renee; best dachshund, .G. Poppert’s Waldmann IIL; best 
King Charles spaniel, F. Collinge’s ollie; hest litter of pointer 
puppies, Badger State Kennels’ Birdie; best beagle, W. C. Fish’s 

fusic o' the Woodlands; best light weight bull-terrier dog, S. 
Callahan’s Jumbo; largest pointer dog owned in Milwaukee, C. 
Burkhardt’s Kara Rex; best kennel non-sporting dogs, F, F. Dole. 


MR. MAX WENZEL, Hoboken, N. J,, writes that he has 
had the misfortune to lose by death 33 of the 48 Irish setter 
puppies recently whelped at his kennels, and in consequence 
will be obliged to disappoint many customers who had en- 
gaged them. He wishes us to state that all orders will be 

lled as soon as possible. 


THE FOX-TERRIER SHOW .— Editor Forest and Stream: 
Class 9, American Fox-Terrier Club show, for wire-hair 
puppies, the premium list has made for dogs only, it should 

etor dogs or bitches; will you kindly announce the mistake? 
Mr. John EH. Thayer, Lancaster, Mass., offers a cup, value 
$100, for the Dest PUPDY under 12mos., and we expect many 
more specials. e have secured Music Hall, adjoining the 
Casino, a most perfect place in every respect for the purpose, 
—FRED HOEY, Secretary. 


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MASTIFF TYPE. 


Heitor Forest and Stream: 

Mr. Wynn’s communication of last week was read with 
great interest and I will answer the following questions 
which he propounds to me. 

“What authority has Mr, H. for saying a muzzle can be 
‘too short? How does he proye it?” I did not say a muzzle 
could be too short, but I did say, “Ilford Caution’s upper 
jaw is too short,’’ I proye my assertion by the highest 
authority, ‘The Points of the Mastiff, as adopted by the 
Old English Mastiff Clib,” which informs us the muzzle 
should be “blunt and cut off square, thus forming a right 
angle with the upper line of the face.’”” The shortness of 
Caution’s upper jaw prevents the forming of this right angle 
and consequently it is too short. 

_Lhave looked carefully through a large collection of mas- 
tiff photographs, as far back as Couchez and L’. Ami, and not 
one of them show the bulldog layback which Mr. Wynn 
would have us believe isa true characteristic of the breed. 
He tells us the hound muzzle is a sign of mongrelism, yet I 
notice some of these pictured mastiffs have this sign im- 
pressed upon their faces, thus bearing out my statement, 
“The bulldog layback is a positive malformation and is 
more objectionable than the hound muzzle.”’ While Mr. 
Wynn cannot allow this statement to be correct, I think the 
evidence is upon my side, Victor M, HALDEMAN, 

GENERAL WAYNB, Pa. 


DANDIE DINMONT SOCIETY. 


fiditor Forest and, Stream: 

Isend you first annual report South of Scotland Dundie 
Dinmont Terrier Society, and shall be glad if you refer to it. 
I ask this because I have. repeatedly had communications 
from fanciers in America who are interested in the work of 
the society, and indeed we haye among our new members for 
this year one or two resident in your country, so that it 
would appear that distance is no objection to those inter- 
ested becoming members of the society, This is the strong- 
est canine society in Britain. JOHN HoULISTON, Hon. Sec, 

DUMFRIBS§, Scotland, July 21. 

The report states; There are now on the roll 70 members. 
At Edinburgh show in October and Dumfries show in De- 
cember last our members came well to the front, and by 
their numbers signified their approval of our actions. The 
judges were Mr, A. Steel, of Kelso, at Hdinburgh, and Mr, 

. J, Thomson Gray, of Dundee, at ‘Dumfries. So far as your 
committee can learn, the awards of these gentlemen were 
very well received. Your committee have had considerable 
correspondence with secretaries of other dog shows, with the 
view of becoming patrons; but from yarious reasons, unne- 
cessary here to detail, they did not offer specials to be com- 
peted for. It is proposed during the ensuing year to offer 
more specials than hitherto, and to divide these over a con- 
siderable number of exhibitions. Our specials will generally 
be given in the form of a handsome silver medal, the com- 
mittee having already ordered their own die, from which the 
medals will be cast. <A list of gentlemen (members of the 
society) thoroughly conversant with and able to judge the 
breed, is kept in the society’s books, and secretaries of dog 
shows applying for such are duly furnished with the same. 
The first object in view in forming the society was to draw 
together in harmony the lovers of the breed, with the view 
t6 promote and encourage the breeding and exhibiting of 
“Pepper and Mustards,’ or Dandie Dinmont terriers, Your 
committee believe they have exerted themselves to this end; 

-and ftom the harmony that has existed among members, 
and also from the encouraging letters they have had from 
many sources, believe that their efforts have been appreciated 
by the a Imajority of the members. Belonging, as our 
society does, to no sect or cliqne, all alike being eligible for 
election, your committee trust that all our present members 
will at once renew their annual subscription and induce all 
they can who take any interest in the society to come and 
join us, so that our second year’s work may be_even more 
encouraging and successful than the past year.—W. A, F. B. 
CouPLAND, Chairman (Dock House, Dumfries, Scotland, 
July 13, 1886), 


THE WAVERLY DOG SHOW.—HZHditor Forest and 
Stream: The following gentlemen have consented to judge 
at our forthcoming show at Waverly; Mr. John Davidson, 
of Monroe, Mich., pointers, Irish setters and black and tan 
setters. Mr, James Mortimer, of Babylon, L. I., St. Ber- 
nards, foxhounds, Basset hounds, bulldogs, Dandie Din- 
monts, Bedlingtons, Trish and rough-haired terriers, Skyes, 
black and tans, Yorkshires, King Charles, Blenheim span- 
iels and toy dogs. Mr. Charles H. Mason, of Brooklyn, N. 
Y., mastifis, Newfoundlands, deerhounds, greyhounds, bull- 
terriers, fox-terriers, dachshunde and pugs. Mr, A. Clinton 
Wilmerding, of New York, spews (all classes). English 
setters, collies and beagles will be provided for at the meet- 
ing of the bench show committee, to be held Thursday, the 
12th inst. The dogs will be fed by the Challenge Food Co.’s 
food, under the supervision of Mr. William Tallman, of 
Tarrytown. The club has appointed Mr. H. Clay Glover 
the veterinary surgeon. From the large number of requests 
for entry blanks in our daily mail, the prospect fora large 
display is very flattering.—A. P. VREDENBURGH, Sec’y. 


DEATH OF JOH, JR.—The celebrated Irish setter dog, 
Joe, Jr., owned by Mr. G, W. Campbell Carter’s Creek 
Tenn., was killed by the cars July 24. He was whelped 
March, 1876, and was by_champion Elcho out of Buck, Jr. 
He won the champion stake at the Nashville Field Trials in 
1877, and with his dam was second in braces at the same 
meeting. In 1878, at the same place, he divided first and 
second in the champion stakes with Luther Adams’s Drake. 
Tn 1879 he defeated Gladstone in their celebrated two days’ 
race. 


THE MINNESOTA KENNEL CLUB.—Editor Forest 
and Stream: The Minnesota Kennel Club was organized at 
St. Paul August3. ‘The officers are; President, 5. Lee Davis; 
Vice-Presidents, . F. Warner, J. N. Castle, Stillwater; Ma- 
jor G. A. Camp, Minneapolis; Secretary, N. Van der Velde; 

reasurer, S. Van Wyck. The Board of Directors is com- 
posed of H, G, Drake, W.G. Whitehead, R. A. Craig, C. C. 
H. Smith, H. F. Warner, N. Van der Velde, S. Van Wyek, 
J. W. Stevens and S. Lee Dayis. The club starts out anew 
under very good auspices with a membership of about one 
hundred,—C, 


KENNEL NOTES. 


KENNEL NOTE BLANES.—For the convenienee of breeders 
we have prepared a series of blanks for “Names Claimed,” 
‘whelps,” “Bred” and “Sales.” All Kennel Notes must be sent to 
us on these blanks, which will be forwarded to any address on 
receipt of stamped and directed envelope. Send for a set of them 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound, for retaining duplicates, sent 
postpaid, 30 cents. 

NAMES CLAIMED. 

(=> Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 

Leda. By L. & W, Rutherfurd, New York, for fox-terrier bitch 
whelped ng 17, 1885, Py Splauger (Dickon—Sutton Veda) out of 
Warren Lass (Diamond Joe—Diana). 4 ; 

Saucy. By lL. & W. Rutherfurd, New York, for fox-terrier bitch 
whee Sept. 14, 1885, by eelaee (Dickon—Sutton Veda) out o 

ostie (Warren Jim—Dance). 3 Pe As Ah 

vant . By L. & W. Rutherfurd, New York, for fox-terrier piel, 
whelped Nov. 28, 1885, by Splanest (Dickon—Sutton Veda) out o 
Vora (Belgrave Primrose— egent Vora). 


bitch, whelped February, 1886, b 


Me., for liver and white an 
June 10, 1886, by Graphic (A.K.R. 2411) out of Zitta (A, K.R. 1358). 


terrier bitch 


lish setter bitch Belle Boyd (A.K.R. 1277) to B. 
Noble (Count Wind’em—Nora). 


Mass.) St. Bernard bitch Linda (A. 
of Leeds (A.KK.R. 1535), July 15. 


Roxy (Robin—Blossum) to W. 
(ATR. 


English setter bitch Kelp (Prince Rob—Kate Jewell) to C. 
lin’s Pride of Dixie (Gladstone—Countess Druid), July 24. 


bitch 
Fred, June 23. 


visits, I find I ‘ = 
was served July 7 and Lady Dufferin July 17. Kindly correct, and 
oblige—J As. MortIMeER, Supt. (Babylon, Aug. 6). 


Mollie (Don Carlos—Regalia 


bitch 


EE — ee 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Spangle. By L, & W.Rutherfurd, New York, for fox-terrier bitch, 
whelped March 15, 1886, by Splauger (Dickon—Sutton Veda) out o. 
Wrangle (Belgrave Primrose—Wri 

Ohance and Violet. 


of Diana (Tackler—Belgrave Viola). 
Storm Bow, Bill Bow and Oroxbow, By Detroit Kennel Club, 
Detroit, Mich., for liver and white pointer dogs, whelped July 1, 
1886, by King Bow (Bow—Taffee) out of Ruby Croxteth (Croxteth— 
Seitner’s Lass), : 
Frank Berwyn and Kate Berwyn, EY Detroit Kennel Club, De- 
troit, Mich, for white, black and tan English setter dog and bitch, 
whelped June 30, 1886, by Dashing Berwyn (Dash Il,—Countess 
Bear) out of Barly Dawn (Nixey—Princess Louise). 
. Countess Lill. abe yet Kennel Olnb, Detroit, Mich., for lemon 
and white pointer bitch, whelped J ae 1, 1886, by King Bow (Bow— 
Taffee) out of Ruby Croxteth (Croxteth—Seitner’s Lass). 
Mark Berwyn. By Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., for 


white, with fawn ears, English setter dog, whelped June 30, 1586, 


by Dashing Berwyn (Dash I.—Countess Bear) out of Early Dawn 
(Nixey—Princess Louise), 

Romp TIT’s Revel. By Howard B. Rathbone, Syracuse, N. Y., for 
orange and white pointer bitch, whelped May 16, 1886, by Don (Dan 
—Juno) out of Romp IIT. (Rowell—Romp IT.), 

Oount Petrel and Petrel IV. By W. Tallman, Tarrytown, N, Y., 
for black, white and tan English setter dog and lemon and white 
c y Don Juan (Tam O’Shanter—La 
Reine) out of Petrel II. (Carlowitz—Petrel). 

C. A. P. and Wescott. By Chas. E, Taylor, Bath, Me., for black 
and white English setter dogs, whelped May 18, 1886, by Dash IIT. 
Ge Ste ere Kate) out of Donna (Royal Blue— 

Tyad). 

Mikado and Belle of Woodford'’s. By Fred F. Harris, Portland 
ticked pointer dog and bitch, whelp d 


Model Doodle. By Dr. Francis Spring, West Winsted, Conn., for 


liver and wite ticked pointer bitch, whelped March 1, 1886, by, 


Prince (Max—Belle I11,) out of Belle II, (Fritz—Belle II.). 
Rodger and Lady Gay Spanker, By Henry Richard, Warren, O., 


for black, white and tan English setter dog and bitch, whelped 
Dee. 13, 1885; by Count Noble (Count Wind’em—Nora) out of Queen 


Meg (Prince Al—Moll). 
Woble Count, Liz and Dade. By ¥, Rogers, New York, for black 


white and tan English setters, one dog and two bitches, whelped 
Dec. 13, 1885, by Count Noble (Count Wind’em—Nora) out of Queen 
Meg (Prince Al—Mol)). 


BRED. 
(=~ Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 
Warren Lady—Splauger. L.& W. Rutherfurd’s (New York) fox- 
arren Lady (Warren Jim—Testy) ta their Splauger 
(Dickon—Sutton Veda), July —. 
Wrangle—Splauger. L. & W. Rutherfurd’s (New York) fox-terrier 


bitch Wrangle (Belgrave Primrose—Wrinkle) to their Splauger 


(Dickon—Sutton Veda), July —. 
Diana—Splauger. L. & W. Rutherfurd’s (New York) fox-terrier 


bitch Diana (Tackler—Belgrave Viola) to their Splauger (Dieckon— 
Sutton Veda), July 15. 


Warren Swansdown—Royal, L. & W. Rutherfurd’s (New York) 


fox-terrier bitch Warren Swapsdown (Belgrave Primrose—Swans- 


down) to their Royal (Echo—Cricket), July 25, 
Betle Boyd—Count Noble. Dr. BR. 1. Hampton's eee Ga.) Eng- 
. Wilson’s Count 


GH? pia (Newton Lower Falls, 
-R, 2552) to E. R. Hearn’s Duke 


. Legare’s (Demoplis, Ala.) beagle bitch 
tewart Diffenderffer’s Rattler III. 
. 2798), Aug 4. 


Bernice—Apollo. W. W. Tucker's (New York) St. Bernard bitch 


Linda—Duke of Leeds. 


Roxvy—Ratiler ITT. W. 


Bernice (Medor—Diana) to his Apollo (Medor—Bloss), July 24. 


Cully—Harl. Chas. E. Taylor’s (Bath, Me.) cocker spaniel bitch 


a ge ws le to A. McDonald's Earl (Obo, Jr.—Black Garrie), 
uly 6. 


Kelp—Pride of Dixie. Detroit Kennel Cluh’s sper att, Mich.) 


EK. Wal- 
Belle 1.—Pride of Dixie. Detroit Kennel Club’s (Detroit, Mich.) 


English setter bitch Belle I. (Nixey—Belle I.) to C, E. Wallin’s 
Pride of Dixie (Gladstone—Countess Druid), Aug. 6 


Flora—A pollo. Geo. yon Skal’s (Clifton, 8. I.) St. Bernard bitch 


Flora to W. W. Tucker's Apollo (Medor—Bloss), July 13. 


Lady F—Cabiain Fred. A. Spring’s (West Winsted, Conn.) pointer 
ady F. (Fuller’s King—Lyman’s Say) to A. Collins’s Captain 


Judy—Garry. W.T. Reynolds’s (Poughkeepsie, N. Y.) Irish ter- 


rier bitch Judy (A.K.R. 2199) to his Garry (A.K.R, 2198), June 1. 


Editor Forest and Stream: Upon looking up the dates of stud 
have made an error in the notes given you. Lassie 


WHELPS. 
(> Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Countess Floy. W. Tallman’s (Tarrytown, N. Y.) English setter 


pitch Countess Floy (Count Noble—Floy), July —, eight (two dogs), 
by lis Fairy Kin 


(Foreman—Jessie). 


Jessie. W. Tallman’s (Tarrytown, N.Y.) English setter bitch 


Jessie (Blue Dan—Flake), July 14, ten (eight dogs), by his Mack B. 


(Dick Laverack—Twilight). ’ 3 

Mollie. W. White’s (Newton Highlands, Mass.) pointer bitch 

), July —, nine (five dogs), by G. W. 
Amory’s Bob (Price’s Bang—Princess Kate), . Pp ‘ 

Regalia. Edwin Stern's (Boston, Mass.) pointer bitch Regalia 
Se ee ES OR 3, nine (four dogs), by G. W. Amory’s 

ob (Price’s Bang— Princess ate), ; ; 

Vera. C._A. Parker’s (Worcester, Mass.) pointer bitch Vera 
Vere rn ead July 23, nine (six dogs), by his William Tell 
AK, R. 2640). ; 

‘ Ruby Croxteth. Detroit Kennel Club’s (Detroit, Mich.) pointer 
uby Croxteth (Croxteth—Seitner’s Lass), July 1, ten (seven 
dogs), by their King Bow (Bow—Taffee). | F i: 

Flash. Detroit Kennel Club’s (Detroit, Mich.) fox-terrier bitch 
Flash (imported Trojan—Fannie), June 30, seven (two dogs), by ex- 
Mayor Wheaton’s Barney (Sir Peter Il,—F awn), : ’ 

Sue. Detroit Kennel Club's (Detroit, Mich,) pointer bitch Sue 
(Hindoo—Princess Bow), July 18, ten (five dogs), by their King Bow 
(Bow—Taffee). ; i ¢ 

Early Dawn. Detroit Kennel Club’s (Detroit, Mich.) English set- 
ter bitch Harly Dawn ey pees Louise), June 30, seven (six 
dogs). by Arnold Burges’s Dashing Berwyn (Dash UJ.—Countess 

ear). 

Black Dinah. Chas. F. Hamilton's (Philadelphia, Pa.) cocker 
spaniel bitch Black Dinah (A.K,R. 3679), June 17, five (four dogs), 
by American Cocker Kennels’ King Coal (A.K.R. 2585); one biteh 
since dead. Wrongly published June 18 in FOREST AND STREAM, 
July 1, 4 A 

Judy. W.'T. Reynolds's (Poughkeepsie, N. Y.) Irish terrier bitch 
Judy (AK. 3199)" Aug. 1, three (one dog), by his Garry (A.K.LR. 
Nora. C. H. Brewster's (South Hingham, Mass.) pointer bitch 
Nora (Favorite—Lotta), July 17, nine (two dogs), by C. A. Parker's 
William Tell (A.K.R. 2640). 

SALES. 


(= Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Count Petrel. Black, white and tan English setter dog, whelped 
February, 1886, by Don Juan out of Petrel IIL, by W. Tallman, 
Tarrytown, N. Y.- to C. Fred Grawford, Pawtucket, R. I, 

Marchmont. White and black greyhound dog, whelped Feb. 28, 
1886, by Memnon out of Stealing Away, by Terra Cotta Kennels, 
Toronto, Can., to Alex. Wheeler, same place. _. 

Countess Vashta. Lemon and white pointer bitch whelped Dec. 
12,1885, by King Bow out of Ruby roxteth, by Detroit Kennel 
Club, Detroit, Mich., to H. M. Weston, Greenwood, Wis. , 

Mack B.—Frolic whelps. English setters, whelped May 8, 1886, 
by W. Tallman, Tarrytown, N. Y., a black and white dog to J. PF. 
Beardsly, New Haven, Conn,, and alemon and white dog each to 
O. L. Washburn, Charlestown, Mass,, and Dr. E. C, Ross, New 
Hayen, Conn. 7 

Graphic (A.K-R. 2411)—Zitta (A.K.R. 1358) whelps. Black and 
white and ticked pointers, two dogs and three bitches, whelped June 
10, 1886, by Frank F. Harris, Portland, Me.,to H. F, Farnham, same 
place, . yn £ 

Barney—Flash whelp. Fawn and white fox-terrier bitch, whelped 
June 30, 1886, by Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., to William 
Walker, same place. ‘ . 

Fido—Wolya whelp. Yellow, with dark markings, Great Dane 
bitch, whelped May 15, 1886, by Henry Miller, Stapleton, 8. L.,toF. 
W. Fonda, Jr., Albany, N, Y. : 

PRESENTATIONS. : 

Trixey B. Irish setter bitch, whelped April 12, 1885 Jack—Bessy), 
py ss Wm. P. Henry, New York, to Hon. Geo, W. Boyce, Boat 

on, Minn. 


rinkle). 
I : By L. & W. Rutherfurd, New York, for fox- 
terrier bitches, whelped May 27, 1885, by Royal (Echo—Cricket) out 


1’ 


made was 2,¢ 
Mr, Hayes’s score b 
220; 221) 237, 222, 
series will come off at the Sc 
2, and will undoubtedly be the most hotly contested of t 
as the Gothamites are on their mettle and will put forth an extra, 
effort to wrest this one at least from their Jersey rivals —Wewark 


fired over 10, 


Regiment, M. V. 
The distance was 200yds, 
follows: 


a 


~ 


IMPORTATIONS. 


Bradford Lill. Blue and tan Yorkshire terrier bitch, whelped 
one a Tickle-em—Judy), by P. H. Coombs, Pango. fee tior 
5 


. A. Foster, Bradford, Eng, 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
=" No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 


Buz, Wellsville, Ohio.—A pointer dog, one year old 
suffering from rheumatism in small of b: 
ain get up, and causes him 
Trouble appears to be aggravated after he has 

Also yery constipated. Ans. Keep your dog 
1 Change his kennel if now ina damp place. 
Give two or three doses of the fluid extract of spigelia and senna, 
a teaspoonful ina dose. Report if there is no improvement. 


T, W., Medford, Mass.—St. Bernard, 7 weeks old, seems to have 


ope only for sweet cake or meat and has not t 


it requires great exertions for him to 
to howl with pain. 
been in the water. 
out of the water. 


worms, 


powdered areca nut mixed into a 


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RANGE AND GALLERY. 


CHAMPIONSHIP REST SHOOTING, 


spite of the unfavorable state of the weather yesterday, fully 
_ one thousand people were assembled at the Shooting 
witness the second of the series of three marksmanship tourna- 
ments, the winner of which is to become the possessor of a silyer 
cup valued at $100. The day was considered to be a bad one for 
good scores, the drizzling rain and shitting wind, combined with 
poor light, making-the bullseye very indistinct. __ 

Thirty-four of the most noted riflemen of Newark and New 
York were entered, among whom were included a number of the 
famous Zettler Rifle Club of the latter city, Shooting was begun 

‘ it was generally understood 
that big scores would be made, but when the wind began to “‘fish” 
around from one point of the compass to another, some of the 
knowing ones shook their heads with a “no good” expression on 
their _countenances, and it was thought that an average score 
would be enough to obtain a place. Dorrler, the crack shot of the 
Zettlers, was backed heavily by his friends for first place, but at 
the finish he barely held fourth, 
also looked upon as a dangerous one to shoot against, at whic 
friends of Hayes and Coppersmith merrily shrugged their shoul- 
ders and said: ‘*Wait until the match is finished.” 

The shooting was not concluded until nearly 7 o’cloc 
was almost impossible to see the target 
of the match was announce: 
appointed, as their two bes 
while first and second were captured by Newarkers. 

William Hayes, of the Newark Shooting Society, secured first 
r , scoring 2,211 
25-ring target, wit 


at lo’clock. Previous to the shootin 


d, the New 


place by making the most remarkable score eyer sho 
points out of a possible 2,500 on a German 
muzzleloading, hair-trigger rifle, at 200yds. The next highest ever 

enry Ohls, of the Zettlers, two years ago, 
0-shot strings was as follows: 
The third and Jast shoot o. 
Union Hill, on 


, made b 
212, 214, 228—2,211, 


Call, Aug. 8. 

There were 10 scores instead of 34, as follows: 
Wm Hayes........ OOe wae ney 2241 
J Goppersmiith....h 6 sacs. 2163 KR G Zetter 
ADEE le ple ane ae ee 2144 
A Gl Beh ga lett Ree a le cy 2126 CG 
TORE) ee eee todd ee 2084. B Walther 


Mr. Hayes writes us: “The score 2211 is, I belieye, the highest ever 
made in a regular match of 100 shots. 
loader 33-cal., made by Geo. Schalck, Pottsville, Pa., and has been 
shots without ever haying had any repairs what- 
ever, and was fired without once cleaning during the match.” 


GARDNER, Mass., Aug. 4—At the last regular meet of the 
Gardner Rifie Club at Hackmatack Range the new standard Amer- 
ican target was used, 200yds., off-hand, ae the sins iae result; 

Pd 0 ee ee a 5 


G F Elisworth......... 75 86-161 FP. 

FE Nichols..... ......82 72-154 C Leland 
Geo Wartield....,...... 792 4153 DE 

CN Edgell. :.,-.--.-.-. 68 T8—146 


CN Edgell.........-.... 20 20—40 
EP eBUaCk os c0sn\ateaee 18 21—389 
CA Bonds... .2 ~~~ (es255 19 20—39 
S T Chamberlin,,...... 19 20—39 
BF Thrasher.........-. 19 19—38 
F H Kendall.........-:. 16 21—37 


BOSTON, Aug. 7.—A moderate number of riflemen attended the 
Saturday matches at Walnut Hill to-day. Mr. 
clean score of 100 in the rest match, and several 99s were made by 
Mr. Chase. During the week several fine scores have been made 
at each of the ranges, and they are given in detail below: 

D ff-Hand Match. 


ecimal 
H Cushing, D......-.... eS 3 


wee area eh ane Fees e eer ae 


J. Brancis, Bi. 22... eee dente ets 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—100 
Tey Pert ENE SSELBES I 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9— 99 
Tay ese eee raperteia: 10 910101010 91010 9— 97 
INU WV eR TITEL vs nn erp aips wl re een 101010 81010101010 9— 97 


VTP ee ee SME Re Cutsem A 

dense Rest Match. 

D L Chase, 

§ Wilder, 

Aisin (oh. @ Ppp eee ee oe 10 9 91010 810 8101 
ST OS TOIs ASra tS Sines letitsites Apa te 1010 § 


Ghat esis. SoG S Pee teasing owen 
WV WWW tho. 0.40 Seether nese s 
CAVPArkKer ees cl) on tee ep ane eebe 


5 4 5 
— 600yds. Practice Mate 


H J Foster (sporting rifle)............ 5 


S Wilder (sporting rifle, .82-cal.)... 
D L Chase (sporting rifie, . er 
(G; age 2s (sporting piles .32-Cal) 
r am (8 ing rifle, .32-cal.)...... 
oy eh ‘State Militia 


FT ONY, iceee ear tee see menta lh eduied akan gers a 


Ww A Francis 


HAVERHILL, Mass., Rifle Chub, Aug 


W E Palmer.. 
J Busfield... 
A Edgerly.. 
W Worthen 


Conn.: 

Wo) Palmer nk tae see eae 8 
H Tuck....... eee es , 10 
J Busfield........ ee ee Ben, 5 ie, 4 
S$ BE Johbnson.....--..--+ sale awe” 
WY OMWOLLNGM Oe hu tants tes as wlan a. 


Peete eee. eee eee 


errill 
T)Packsone ns. 05. «ss 


etwas 


Hartfords telegraphed “620. 


hat vitality and 
ayfulnmess he should have. General appearance Antiontive of 
: Ans. Purge with castor oilin a teaspoonful dose. Heed 
milk only for twelye hours, then give half a dram (80grs.) of 
J ; all with lard. This can be 
readily forced into the throat by depressing the ton 
fingers of one hand while the other slides the bolus into the 
pharynx. An assistant must meanwhile hold the puppy, 


Lober, another Zettler man 


orkers felt decided] 
¢ men took third and fourth places, 


huetzen Park, at 


Gr DP OINE TP es 200s Sewer neues 


A BegerOwe.o25 2. sees. cet eek 


It was made with muzzle- 


field..........51 


To-day members of the Heywood Guards, Company F., Second 
M. went out to Hackmatack Range for practice, 
Creedmoor count, The results were as 


a 


Francis made a 


Crear 


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Bi > CLOT Stor 


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. 1.—Practice 


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Club at Stockton Rifle Range. Stockton Park, of which the Zanes 


being fitted up for all kinds of amusements, i 
kindred 


general 
chusetts 
The members of the 


are marked with an asterisk: * 4 ; 

*P Wood....- I To ee 8111011 6101010 8 11—95 
FB Seeds .occccccssevecceceerseeeeesee 810 8° 9121011 8 8 9-93 
U Fuller......... oh Ce Le 910 5 910 8 10 10 10 12-93 
SJ Newman........00s05++; Sika see 1010 811 91010 912 3-9 
© Heinel, St........-.:.-.: cyan, hee sed 1112 410 9 8 § 9 812-91 
CW Denddell leew cesses cfeece 8 512 7 719 9 11 10 12—89 
Dal Sein C1 OF aperey eee ES aE oe 8 611 710 9 9 711 10-88 
MOESRa SC tee en rere. 9 21011 911 810 5 10—85 
Mey Uy WieAterl yy scc.scsssccesdssu base 71011 610 9 510 7 8=+83 
SETRULS Hii Well ceteris fuse tne 81097 79 % 710 781 
W F Seeds........ “tase hateac es a sears 297510 7 8 9 6 780 
roid isegtri bs beta Cera «oe es {odd dt 7 4)@ 49) 18 9 76 
*W Bennott......-.--.22000: Be 9 Bsa 0979697 8 4 9-69 
TSCA AAT eat at me way net eee cr ces ».9 56 7 6 0 5 510 9 10—66 
MINACRRCOI nena ones a mee La BOL eon) 5 Peroe as 
Dc mist css A ge igs We ee ead TEE 8 £710 9 0 9 4 8 0-59 
PIG SOL ee oie hate cacebrssceats 03 49 2 2 91111 5—56 
W O'Connor..............+5 Soe -pprece 9710605 0 9 4 2-52 
¥— Oliver...... et As MEE aot Wes 025 6 6 62 8 6 8—49 
WY SeHT Ox el Cte TET carats eee ect 5; 0 0. 294 Be 2 2 9—39 


To make the shooting more interesting two teams were selected 
indiscriminately from the two clubs for the second match, of 
which the conditions were the same as at the first, Teams were 
selected by W. F. Seeds and W. Twaddell, the former winning by 
sixty-four, points. Twaddell’s team started out eres D and at the 
end of the third round was twenty points ahead, bnt the gradually 
wes ee euces until the end of the match. The following is the score 
in "| 


SV MIRH SGCUA -opaiep ius bbls cr eiige yh ae 8111010 8 9 5 8 6 84 
(ofS Zhe it hac) eee ee ee EA 810 842 9 8 810 8 9—90 
FPR Seeds 46 1. Celie kes Bee. 10 910 9 712 8 910 10—% 
BSOINGWIMATE. os. fe eee ates cles 610 710011 910 9 10—92 
© Heine), Iron... 2-06. Meiko 7 663 7 7 810 8 10—72 
BePShimwelle. .aga'.+ 4 ate. ws 8 7 511210 8 511 8 12—85 
SONG WARD, dca CARS. ate 9% 611 77 9 9 9 9-81 
W Boyde. 4 ccc .c seen etys AO 8B 411 9 9 710.8 2—% 
W O’Connor........ Te ahaa ial 8996477 7 510-72 
Oliver...... ae de ae ee, Pore 54-067 42 49 4-45 
EEN SUG Dace ms oe seet? sty ab sock mek By .8 710101011 1010 11 8—95—888 
tit el gate he ARP pedo 09 8 41011 9 7 9 YT 
pHa PY ecg eyes) sees ede 6111011 911 911 TY 9—H4 
DLL NV ESGHOTY es) hess bieececedeees 1211 812 6 819 9 7 10—93 
LOSE Doles Ante cee 5 Sk 1010 712111110 911 8—99 
BE Twaddell.......... AS hs a ener 10 38 412 9111211 9 9-90 
J E’Seeds. ....... Pee \05 8 ata ph a 10 729 67 9 T 210-69 
W Benfett. 9 .........--5 Ae fites §10 8 8 69 4 7 6 10—79 
Baker ....- ah ea 5 ARO OOF 10910 7 0 0 6 6 5 10—63 
83! yeibseyalsroot ys fe eee ee 989 3 91 6 2 9 6—70 
Haippiialiy. tobe Ae. tic ertan 1012 309 2 5 3 3 2—49 
“UES iy i ee eet te We depres 31111 8 0 5 2 4 2 647-824 


WILMINGTON, Aug. 5.—Matches for special practice were held 
by the Wilmington Rifie Club at Schuetzen Park this afternoon. 
onditions at first match, National Standard target, 200yds. off- 
hand. Two teams were selected by Bacon and Simpson, the former 
winning by 81 points, The score is as follows out of individual 
pests 100 points, and team possible 500; 


CL hart pe ay eae 5448414 20 4-34 
OC Feinel Sree cree ladies 9669 5 5 810 6 771 
WE Sbeds.......seeee se See 879665 8 910 81 
Pi aeinatie te. ls a 4598 7 6 2 4 610—71 
i MGlane. Gack etc meticben-.: 3351643 7 8 237-274 
H Simpson........+++ pan oye eo 2727525 6 8 
UW Waller. .. nce scene Mort feeds Tait det oe GLB. 9) the 
FP Misty 1.) «ud Stvkep sade 3345565657 5 
SCOT Gay ole eS Be ee eee 98 85 6 3 4 3 3—45 
PRES Te Seay Henan 68447 8 6 8 5—5I—243 


0 4 
Conditions at second match, National Standard target 100yds. 


off-hand, Two teams were again selected by Bacon an Simpson, 

and this time the latter won by 27 points. The fullscore is as fol- 

lows, out of same possible as first match: 

WYER COIs te eer noted oe wae 6567 8 6 7 4 6 9-f4 

IW! Si Beed sires. oe era bdee. 9697 8 8 6 7 T10—-%6 

18 WME FeyheTs Dy, eee hegre seer 1010 8% 8975 9 "7 

SV EUV payee elesys Sip nrc walter Sites afer 6 610 6 g§ 9 6 6 870 

DHEY SAGUS SS ane. Uk pant hGi aes Saur 498 5568 5 9 8—f7 
Ra eI hh Of Als Sey dee gda gy peers Le ae 6668 8 7 8&8 8 8 5—T0-4%4 

FSITNP SOM tee sts eae eet ara: .48 6 5 48 6 6 6 6—59 

CG Heinel, Sr...... ye eiitieprs a 9 9 810 8 $10 8 10 10-91 

LO. Tt LS pe Wd a ae ne 10 7 9 710 910 9 8 T—86 

ACEDING Wanatic es. in. - oot lows ve 47 6668 6 9 % 9-68 

HSE Sess A0o ese ery te dhe .710 7 910 6 9 6 7 8—%9 

eV strip te poy Woes pe Gir pct ark 89 5 8 5 7 7 4 9 668—451 


Atameeting held after the close of the matches it was decided 
to accept a challenge of the Topeka (Kan,) Rifle Club to shoot a 
telegraph match on Thurday, Aug. 12, 8 men in each team, Massa- 
chusetts target, 200yds., off-hand, also to shoot a friendly match 
witha team of four men from the National Guard of Pennsylvania 
on Monday, Aug. 16. 


ASHBURNHAM, Mass., August 4.—At the recent annual shoot 
of the Rise Guards, Co. E, 6th Regiment, M, V.M., there was a 

ood attendance and interest. The meet was at Riverside Range. 

he best totals out of a possible 35 were as follows: Private HWd- 
ward Brooks 24, Will Harson (6 shots) 28, Capt. Chas. H, Pratt 23, 
Corp. Ed. Nutting 23, Lieut. Pulford 22. After the shoot there was 
a supper at the Armory. i 


THOMASTON, Conn., Aug. 7—Subjoined are the scores of our 
naar shoot, Jnly a4, 
WVGEL OSes A netdesace +t Ah SiPEA 9% 9109 7% 6 6 tT 
gee Wotyria sitet OOS eee ore WS po 840 “823 16) Sie 
1 D/bd BL SGGS nah PP eerie eran ary © 7 7 810 6 6 7 810 4-7 
ROTOR TNT TELINIS., Julees le pt parce e's ts alee shan 6) 16° -8 56s % O76 9— 
4 Scores of July 31. 
W 4H Dunbar..,...... + Ad 6B eb peira serene 5 6 9 9 7 610 9 6 10—T7 
Jove ae eerie Prd ehieh Sle ore 610 669 9 6 8 8 875 
ORE TT ERT at: Sole ousione ee Maisie glow Ge, eee alee 9 96 6 8 810 5 7 6—T4 
CAO OA Old sale scabs eh cetee ee Oe OT ee Rel B= 72 
ORR Waa Serres ones ip dats ee PEP 6 510 48 8 7 6 6 9—68 
Jeli Girarsetes ts Mh S> es A ees 6958 39 3 5 5 9—f2 
Aug. 7.—Shoot in the rain which gavea very bad light, No wind: 
Ve BRU brie ed ppitdaiesc cans oun 10 6 8 6 8 6 9 810 9—80 
F A Perkins....... Rae ebaceee ia Os8 Sa 6 5 7 610 9 81010 8—T9 
G A Lemmon............+- pataktst y ats 10968 8966 7% 9-78 
GROMER pn bo praieis i choguttansedelates eth G! Oy 100 te Oe or Nir 4 Re 
THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared hy the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 


secretaries, 
Correspondents who favor us with club scores are particularly re- 


d to write on one side of the paper only. 
NEEDED REFORM. 


A MUCH 


Editor Forest and Stream: . 

aay ale valuable paper of 5th inst. an article headed “A Much 
Needed Reform” attracted my attention, and I fully agree with 
“Reformer'’s” views in regard to professionals. 

Shooting tournaments will never be a success, no matter how 
organized or under what auspices, so long as the majority of trap 
shooters feel as they do now—viz., that a few professional pot- 
shooters are certain to carry off the prizes either by skill acquired 
hy continuous practice, as a matter of business, or by unsportsman- 
hi combinations. teur trap shooters should continue to 
“taboo” all shooting tournaments, until professionals are barred 
out entirely or made to shoot in a class by themselves for separate 

rizes, Then if an amateur feels that he can shoot well enough, 

e can enter that class and compete with them, he will always be 
welcome, like the lambs in Wall street, and probably get fleeced 
ust as Surely, only it will be optional with him, wheras at present 
1¢ must either forego the pleasure of shooting in a tournament, or 
goin, handicapped with the knowledge that the result is a fore- 
Fone cone, jusion, and thus he falls an. casy rey to the pot-shooters. 
L trust this maiter will be fully ventilated by FoRusT AnD SvREAM 
and. that the managers of future tournaments will consider the 
propriety of encouraging amateur trap-shooters. ALGONQUIN. ~ 
Nzw York, Aug. 7, ; “~ 


“FOREST AND STREAM. 


ST, LOUIS, August 1—An interesting match between the West- 
ern Gun and Diana Hunting clubs was shot this afternoon at the 
Red House, Hast St. Louis, the Westerns proving victorious, as 
shown by the following score. The conditions were twenty men a 
side, to shoot at 20 Peoria blackbirds each, 18yds. rise. The weather 
was very hot and made shooting rather uphill work, but a pleasant 
time was had, nevertheless: 

Diana Hunting Club. Western Gun Club. 
Ed Meyer. .11110110100101110001-12 Hi Nagel... .01011111110110110111-45 
Brenecke. .10100110110011000001- 9 MeGiveny .01111100101111111111-16 
Wallich... .10010111011110010101-12 _Baker...... 01000111001000000110- 7 
M Weinh’r.00010010100001010001- 6 Crayon.... .01101011111101001101-413 
H’sfurther.01111110000110100001-10  Sieminskie.011000101110171011 11-14 
Dengler.. ..00011110111101111100-18 = §S*b’nm’n,sr 01101111000110111101-13 
Wilhelm. . .01111000111110019000-10 $*b’nm’n,jr 01101110000101010101-10 
Westhus. . .10111101101011010101-14 Thurber... .11110101110110100111-14 
D Weinh’r.10110171101111101110-15 9 Milt’nb’ger.11111111111010111111-17 
Pillon...... 10000101001111001110-10 Lenharth. ..01110001101100010011-10 
«.. -01011100110001000101- 9 Le Faivre..11111101110101011111-16 
Williams. ..01100011010101111171-13 
Heithaus. ..01010001110001100100- 8 
Bas Cesk. 10111110101011111100-14 


Alas. i... 

M Schaaf. .00001011110000110101- 9 Bauer...... 101.11110111019010111—14 
Niemann...11001110000010010101- 9 Scheer...... 01010000001101001101— 8 
Gonze. .-. .. 01000100010101010011— 8 Kacer....... 1010111111001 1010010-12 
Helm...:.. O1lOLIOIONI1100110011-42 Labadie. .. .0010191100111111 0001-11 
Junge,..... 01101010101311000100-10 = Carvoisier..01111101111101010100-13 
Walter..... 00001000000000000010- 2 Locatell. .. .10011011011100011011-12 

193 ~ 250 


ST, PAUL, Ang. 1.—At last week’s shoot of the St. Paul Gun 
Club, Olson won the club badge and Wilson the Macomber badge. 
The following scores were made: Club badge, 10 single and5 pair 
Peorias: Olson 18, Hubert 18, Skinner 17, Bonte 17, Dax 16, Chant- 
ler 18, Burkhard 13, Wilson 12. Macomber badge, 15 metal birds: 
Wilson 11, Dax 11, Olson 11, Burkhard 9, Hubert 9, Skinner 9, Henry 
%, Bonte 7, Chantler 6, Bird 6, 


ST. PAUL, Aug, 10.—The St. Peter Field and yep Srup opened 
its first annual tournament at St. Paul to-day; $1,720 will be dis- 
tributed in cash prizes during three days. Marksmen from all 
oyer Minnesota and Lowa have signified their intention of taking 
part in the shoot during. the meeting. 


GARDNER, Mass., Aug. 5.—The recently organized Gardner 
Sportsmen's Association were out to the Hackmatack Range to- 
day and shot at clay-pigeons. Out of a possible 10 the following 
are the totals broken; Alex Priest 8, T, P. Perley 7,.C. 8. Knight 
GeO. Dodge 6, I. N. Dodge 6, A. F. Naton 5, G. F. Rogers 5, Ben 

olden 5. 


FITCHBURG, Mass., Aug.4.—Members of the Fitchburg Rifie and 
Gun Club went out to the River street Range to-day to break clay- 

igeons. Out of a possible 30 the following totals were made: G. 
ihe Bpcaepowtlt 19, B, W. Mackay 16, A. W. Baker, Jr. 15, E, H. 
Spencer 9, 


HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 5—The match between the Rock7ville 
and Hartford Gun Club was shot off on the grounds of the latter 
club this afternoon, and resulted in a victory for the Rockvilles, 


by the following score: 
East Hartford Club. 


Rockville Club, 

C Sterry. ..11111011100010101001—14 GC Bur’h’m.01111111010011011000—12 
J Burton. .00000110901000100100— 6 H Buz"h*m 01011000111000101000— 8 
G Geiser. ..10000100110001110111—10  _M Curtis. .00110000000000000010— 3 
A Holmes.00110000100101100110— 8 O Treat....10091011001000100010— 7 
GC Bmory. .10011110111101110000—12 . Hollister. .010000111.00000010000— 5 
Thompson 00010110100000110100— 7 M Ensign. .00111110101101010100—11 
G Talcott..10111010100100000100—11 A House...11011000110101010101—11. 
C Merrick.00111010100100000100— 7 EF Risely...11001000000010101011— 8 

74 65 
The date of the return match was not decided upon. 


COLUMBUS, 0., Aug. 6.—Regular weekly shootof the Sherman 


i=) 


Gun Club to-day. Mason, who has held a. mortgage on 15 for the 
ast five weeks, setuled down to work and captured the badge in 
lass A; Sprig fook Class B badge. Single American birds, 

National rules governing: 

Badge Contest. 

Mason..... 10119111110011177111—19_Hugo...... 11110101011711111111—17 

Siebert. .,1111101111110011311J—-17__Ross......, 11011010011000110001—10 

Ward.....-01111101011111101100—14 Hunt...... 01100011110100011011—11 


Swan...... 00110110100101011110—11 Miller..... 01000010110101011011—10 


Moone..... 00101010100110100111—10 Brown. .. .11011010111111011011—15 
Wisher..... 10001110011011101010—11  “Sprig*’.. .11111100010111001101—13 
Winks. 2o; 6 114001000110111710010—11_ Flowers . .11101110100111000010—11 


Irwin...... 11011.001111111111001—15 

After the badge contest sweepstakes took place, which finished 
as follows: First event—Siebert and Brown divided first, Ward 
and Sprig divided second and Mason took third. 
Bee ie eyent—siebert first, Miller and Fink second and Brown 

hird. 

A return match will take place with the Zanesville Club on their 

grounds at an early date. 


AUGUSTA, Ga., August ae practice of the gun club; 
101 1 11 00 10 11—7 


ari Ge esate tar Wy ieieere fects 1117101110—8 ii 10 01 10 10—6 
Btaakeree ina cersislesretjocensaaine 0000000110—2 00 00 00 10 00—1 
ahh welled 0010010011 —4 01 00 00 10 10—3 
UBEOY, Woo aloes sets eevee 0001101010—4 10 10 11 00 01—5 
John Sancken. .....2.s. 502. ee ee 0001010100—3 10 00 00 U0 00—1 
PLS PMSHAP Taye d Me tele een ce 101000110i—5—34 10 10 00 11 10—5—28 
Team No. 2. 
DeTALHEA aaa iy ae cpeelt's, Seale pat 9111111010—7 ii 11 01 01 11—8 
ATES crs opt Seasere 2. ee ee 1011011130—7 00 11 10 11 00—5 
Binyamin ee a ek 0011011101—6 1i 10 11 00 11-7 
Dutcher. <ics ciees howe Spear tive 1010010010—4 10 10 11 00 11—6 
Nurenberger...........---s.400 0110110010—5 1i 10 00 10 01—5 
DAGHEOE Wn ya iase genes ee scious 11111010113 00 10 90.01 11—4 
1 CTE0S 1) nee ES ra a oe 0001001010—38—40 11 10 00 11 00—5—40 


WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 6—The members of the Capital City 
Gun Club made the following scores at the regular weekly shoot 


to-day: 
WMURSS poesia ence 1171113110111] —14 Green........... 101100001111001—8 
WIE oy ftp karee 10101100011011I— 9 McLeod......... 101100111001100—8 


LA SALLE, N. Y., Aug. 5.—Niagara River Shooting Club, com- 
etition for club medals Nos. 1 and 2, also Port Colborn challenge 
adge; 15 Niagara blackbirds, for Bold. badge No. 1: ; 


Hopkins ....... 101101101101100— 9 opt ...----000001101111011— 8 
S Kellogg...... 19011710111111—12_ J: H Jewett. -..1Q0111101111111—12 
B Treat......., 111011111110101—12 EA Smith.. ...110110111011101—11 
G Barke........001001110111111—10 Jenne, Jr...... 011111111111000—11 


EM Moody... .110111110111101—12 

Ties on 12; Kellogg, 1110—3; Treat, 111111—6; Moody, 111110—4; 
Jewett, 111101—5. 

Port Colborn challenge badge, 15 bats, 10 clay-pigeons; H. M, 
Moody challenged G. Barker : 
BANK eI eter a duakt: cr OAL fae eee niat 1101014111111 1100110111—21 
MECC vc tie, mace aan. cickinele en cinele & 111101111101110 1111010001—18 

Barker still holds the badge. 

Club gold medal No. 2—15 Niagara Falls blackbirds, 18yds: 


Moody......... O11011111171110—12_ Jenne, Jr...... 011011171111110—12 
Teas ve ves, «2 010101111111110—-11 Jewett... 22... 1141001110011J1—11 
Barker. «-)...2a OMATIOONIOINI—11. -Vogt........,.. 100110100111011— 9 
Hopkins,....... 001111101101101—10 Kellogg........ 101111111110110—12 


EH Smith..... 1111100011711 11—12 
aaah oP 12: Moody 0, Kellogg 111111—6, wins; Smith 1110—3, Jenne 
Team shoot, 5 bats, 5 blackbirds, 18yds.: 


Bats. Blackbirds, : Bats. Blackbirds, 
Moody, Capt.11100 »=1110— Smith, Capt..1101 11011—8 
Treat......... 10130» 11111—8 Kellogg ...... 1011 1-9 
Barker...,..: 11101 +=9o0llli—8 Jenne........ Olli =6110—8 
Hopkins..... 10011 «=11110—7—30 Jewett........ 10101 «= ON 1—7—82. 


Forest and Stream Fables. 


Canoeing. 


FIXTURES. 


AvQ@ust. 
Mohican Races every Thursday 20. Tippy C., Chicago, Annual. 
ough the season. 21. Lake St, Louis, Annual, La- 
138—27—A.C.A, Meet, Grindstone. chine. 


SEPTEMBER. . 
4, Brooklyn, Paddling. 18. Brooklyn, Sailing Races. 
4. New York, International, 25. Brooklyn, Challenge Cup, 
11. New York, Sailing Teephy: : 
or 


25. New York, Sailing Trophy. 
i : OBER. ‘ 
2, New York, Fall Regatta, : 


53 


MY PADDLE GLEAMED. 
RONDHAU. 
M* paddle gleamed, the light canoe 
The river’s waters glided through 

With scarce a,sound to fret the air. 

The sun shone bright, the morn was fair 
And from the south soft breezes blew. 
O’erhead the swallows darting flew, 

Then dropt to earth to brush the dew 

From off the tangled grasses there, 

My paddle gleamed! 
In farm as perfect, fresh and new 
As when they first in Eden grew 

God's gifts, before, lay everywhere, 

Behind, the city’s toil and care; 
Content, I joy’s full measure knew, 

My paddle gleamed! 

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Witt Merepira NICHOLSON, 


THE WESTERN MEET AT BALLAST ISLAND. 


\ANOEING in the West is growing. rapidly, as indicated by the 

increased attendance at the second annual meet of the W. C. 

A,, held at Ballast Island, Lake Erie, O. This Association has in- 

creased its membership during the year to 135, all enthusiastic 
canoe owners. eo ; 

An inspection of the boat house, a large building with a capac- 
ity to accommodate under cover 150 canoes, showed 27 new boats, 
all built this year, mostly of Class B size and up to the limit 3l4x 
15. This Association made an experimentof the Tredwen time al- 
lowance table, based on the cubic contents of the canoes contest- 
ing, The Regatta Committee reports that the rule was a success, 
giving general satisfaction to all, and that they will recommend to 
the Association the adoption of it forthe all-class canoe sailing 
races. 

The clubs represented this year were the Tippy C. C,, of Chicago; 
Bay City C. C., Bay City, Mich.; Detroit C. C., Toronto 0. C., Ruck- 
awa C. C., of Dayton, O.; BS abberwock C. C., of Springfield, 0.; 
Sandusky C. C., Miami C. G., of Cincinnati, 0.; Cleveland C.C. 
and the Cincinnati C. C. 

The week of the races turned out to bea grand success, as to 
wind and bright skies, giving all of the former thateould be wished 
for by the boldest aid oldest sailors, but a little too much for the 
novices, who predominated at the meet and who had not yet learned 
how to ride their boats in a peeirey: and did not know how staunch 

6; 


G. Harry Gardner, Cleveland C, C., Mohican canoae....,.-..-.. 32 42 


canoe, in th. 5m. 74s. . 
34g mile straightaway 


A. W. Kitchen, Tippy CG. C,, Chicago, Douglass canoe...... +05 45 
Class ILI., paddling; % mile straightaway course, 5 entries: 

R. P. McCune, Tippy C. C., Chicago, Douglass canoe.......---. 7 

G. Harry Gardner, Cleveland C. G., Mohican canoe....... i 07 18 
Class II., paddling; 14 mile straightaway course, 5 entries: ¥ 

A, W. Kitchen, Tippy C. C., Chicago, Douglass canoe.......... 05 08 

C. J. Bowsfield, Bay City C. C., Grayling CHMOG wc) es se te oe on 05 40. 


Friday, July 16—AI1 classes, time allowance, 3-mile triangular, 
no limit sail or ballast, 1é starters: __ 
QO. A. Woodruff, Ruckawa C. C., Birdie Kane..............+.+. 46 17 
Geo. B. Ellard, Cincinnati ©. C.; Princess........-1,-+11-: ++ £8 033g 
A steady light wind with little sea prevailed during this race. 
All classes, 1 mile sail, 1 mile paddle and 1 mile sail, 10 starters: 
G. Harry Gardner, Cleveland C, C, Mohican canoe,....... .. 0 56 33 
R, P. McCune, Tippy C. C., Chicago C. C., Douglass canoe...1 00 52 
In this race Mr. 0. A. Woodruff of the Ruckawa C. C, came in 
first in 50m. and 33s., but was ruled out by the judges on account of 
his lowering his canvas before reaching the first mile stake. 
Race, 4 mile paddling, tandem, 3 entries: 
A. W- Kitchen and R. P. MeCune, Tippy C. C., Douglass canoe.3 32 
G. H. Gardner and O. H. Root, Cleveland C. C., Mohican canoe .3 38 
In this race the second position was hotly contested for by Messrs. 
Wood and Woodruff, of the Ruckawa C. C., who lost it only by the 
fraction of a second. : 
Upset race: ‘ 
1. A. W. Kitchen, Tippy C. C., Chicago, Douglass canoe. 
2. J. O. Shiras, Miami C. C., Cincinnati, Rob Roy canoe, - 
Mr, Shiras showed much skill in recovering his position in his 
canoe, performing the operation in six seconds after the sigual 
was given, but the first place was taken from him by the speed 
given to Mr. Kitchen’s canoe by his strength in paddling. _ . 
Saturday, July 17.—Novice race, all classes, 2 miles, with time 
allowance, 18 starters: 
R. P. McCune, Tippy C. C., Chicago, Douglass canoe........... 59 31 
B. W. Wood, Tippy C..C., Chicago, Princess canoe....-...-...: 44 34 
All classes, 3-mile triangle, time allowance, 12 starters: 
W. D. Breed, Cincinnati C. G., Princess Canoe.........20ees0+0s 50 44 
Geo. B. Ellard, Cincinnati C, 6, Princess CANOE. ... 20. cac sees 50: 50 
Hurry-seurry: 
1. A. W. Kitchen, Tippy C. C., Chicago, Douglass canoe. 
2. G. Harry Gardner, Cleveland C. C., Mohican, canoe. 
ae classes, 3-mile triangle, no ballast, time allowance, 16 
starters: 


Geo. B. Ellard, Cincinnati C. C., Princess canoe............-- 1 08 25 
W. D. Breed, Cincinnati C. C., Princess canoe.........-..+-+- 1 09 55 


. 


angle. 
continued on their course, the balance either swamping, eapsizing 
or retiring through some accidents to their rigging. This cup was 
presented to the Association by Com, Geo. W. Gardner, of Cleve- 
land, O., and is to be retained by the winner’s club one year and is 
then to be returned at the next annual meet to be raced for again. 
The race resulted this year as follows: 

C. J. Bowsfield, Bay City C. C,, Grayling Canoe...,.......... 1% 
C.F. Pennewell, Cleveland GC. C., Mohican Canoe............,1 36 24 
Mr. Bowsfield showed good seamanship, the result of his earl 

training on the rough waters of Saginaw Bay in this race, an 


deserves much credit for the manner in which he won it. 


Two prizes were awarded in each race in the shape of flags made 
by the lady friends of the Association. The flags were beautiful 
pieces of workmanship, and exhibited much taste in their combin- 
ation of colors and ornamentation. 

On Friday night, J ee a large camp-fire was started in camp, 
and the members of the Association gathered around to have a 
pow-wow, elect officers for the coming year to transact all busi- 
ness, with the following results: Meeting called to order by Com, 
Gardner. The following officers were elected for_the ensuing 
year: Commodore, Geo. B. Ellard, Cincinnati C, C.; Vice-Com- 
modore, A. W. Kitchen, Tippy C. rom Chicago, 1l.; Rear-Commo- 
dore, Thos. P. Gaddis, Ruckawa C. C,, Dayton, O.; Secretary and 
Treasurer, James O. Shiras, Miami OG. C., Cincinnati, O,; Execu- 
tiye Committee—Geo. A. Warder, Jabberwock C. C., Springfield, 
0.; O. H. Root, Cleveland C. C.; Chas. R. Melville, Sandusky C. 0. 

The thanks of the Association were unanimously voted to the 
ladies who so kindly made and presented the prize flags. Also to 
Com, Geo. H. Gardner and his associates, members of the Ballast 
Island Club House, for the use of the island; and to the retiring 
regatia committee and the judges of the races, 

Mr. Harry Gardner, on-behalf of his father, presented to the 
Assciation the Gardner Cup, stating that it was given to be raced 
for annually at the meets, to become the property of the club to 
which the winner belongs until the next annual meet following 
the one at which if was won, when it is to be turned over to the 


54 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


of 


(Aue. 12, 1886+ 


Association to be raced for at that mest, It was accepted with 
unanimous thanks. 

The motion was carried that the word American be dropped 
from the Association name, and that in the future this Association 
be known as the Western Canoe Association. é 

The motion prevailed that a by-law be made limiting the mem: 
bership of this Association to tivo hundred (200), and that the Hx. 
sree ne instructed to inquire inte the moral standing of each ap- 


SHER BOOKE B. AND CG. C. CAMP,—The annual camp of the 
Sherbrooke B. and C, Club will be held at Beachwood on Lake 
Memphremagog, two miles south of Georgeyille, beginning Aug. 
i2and continuing for three wecks or more, The members will 
Keep open house to all brothers of the oar or paddlé and will be 
glad to sce asmany of (heir brethren of the New Wngland States 
as Can find it conyenient to call. Meals will be furnished by Mr, 

each Who fave such perfect satisfaction to his guests last year, 
at 25¢e. on the ground, Tentroom free in abundance forall, Just 
bring your blanket and be good, Full information as to railroad 
rates, ete, may be had by addressing I, H. Walsh, Secretary 8. By 
and C,C. The Central Vermont Railway Company will carry 
poate free and issue return tickets at single fare.—THE ComMo- 

Me 

TAH A.C. A. TROPHY.—Aus. 7.—Rilitar Forest and Stream: 1 
heg to acknowledge further contributions to the A.C, A. challenge 
Cup as follows: Jacob 1, Greene $1, F, F. Andrews, Ira 8. Davis, 
) H. Moody, BH. M. Stuart, H. L. Ward, C.F. Walters, Rochester C. 
C., $1 each; Vesper B. C., Lowell, Mass., $15. Previously a¢knowl- 
edged, $252.15, making a total of $274.15.—WM, Wuirnock, Chair- 
man of Committees (87 West Twenty-Second street, New York). 

TIPPY GC. C.—The annual regatta of the Tippy C. C., of Chicago, 
will he lield on Aug, 20, starting at 2 P.M, The officers of the T. 
C, C. are: D. H. Crane, Captain; W. M. Dunham, Mate; A. W. 
itehin, Purser. 

LOWELL, Mass., Aug. 4, 1886.—Geo. H. Lull, of the Vesper Boat 
Cluh, Lowell, Mass., and his brother, principal of the Milford High 
School, are cruising for two weeks on Lake Mempbhremagos, 

Forest and Stream Fables. 


Pachting. 


FIXTURES. 


AUGUST. ' 

21, 24, 26. New York Trial Races. 
et, Great Head, Cham. Winthrop 
25. Hull, Ladies’, Hull, 
25. Corinthian, Club,Marblehead 
28. Hull, Cham. -Huli, 


14. Sandy Bay, Chib, Squam, 
14. Hn), Open, Hull. 

14. avery: Cham,,; Nahant. 
14-29, Quaker City, An, Cruise. 


21. Beverly, Open, Marblehead. 
22. Yorkville Clib Regatta. 28. Sandy Bay, Open, Squam. 
SEPTEMBER. 


2+ Boston, Cup, City Point. il, Corinthian,Sweepstake,Mar- 
8. Quincy, Club. blehead, 


4. Beverly, Open, Marblehead. 11. Sandy Bay, Sweep., Glouces- 
4, Corinthian, Champion, Mar- 17, Toledo, Pen., Toledo. 
blehead. 8. Sandy Bay Chib, Rockport. 


6. Newark, Open. 3 §. Great Head, Cyub, Winthrop, 
6. Quaker City Cup, 2d, Class. 19. Quaker City, Review, Cruise. 
§. Great Head, Club, Winthrop, 25. Buffalo, Club, Lake Erie. 
Ui, Hull, Cham., Hull. 28, Beverly, Club, Nahant. 


YACHTING NOTES FROM BOSTON. 


/AQOBRT vacing in and around Boston Bay for the last two weeks 
has been very quict, only two small races being sailed during 
that time—the Beverly ¥. G. championship, on July 31, at Swamp- 
scott and the Quincy Y. ©,, a club race for cash prizes, off Quincy, 
Great Hill on Ang.7. This is not from any lack of interest in the 
sport, but fromits being atime of the yachting season when yachts- 
men are enjoying their annual vacations, many taking a two 
weeks’ cruise to the eastward, while others enjoy the mountain 
haunts or piscatoral excursions up inthe Maine wilds, Boston 
Gay is the center of the great racing events north of Cape Cod. It 
comprises that sheet of Water between the headlands of Point Al- 
lerton, Hull, on the south and Marblehead on the north, strictly 
speaking the Nahant Peninsula, but as Marblehead is not far off, 
and it has three lively clubs—Hastern, Beverly and the newly 
formed Corinthian, it may be included. This bay contains the har- 
bors of Marblehead, Lynn, Winthrop, Boston, Dorchester, Quincy 
and Aull, all of which have at least one yacht club, Hastern, Bev- 
erly and Corinthian at Marblehead, eS and West Lynn at Lynn, 
Great Head at Winthrop, Jeffries at Kast Boston, Bunker Hill at 
Charlestown, Chelsea at Chelsea, Boston and South Boston at City 
Point, Dorchester at Harrison Square, Quincy at Quincy and Hull 
at Hull, 14 clubs in all, each having a membership of over 100, 
nearly 8 of them with over 250 active members. These clubs are 
so situated that a5 or 10 mile sail only is required to attend each 
trace. Itis nota rare case that a yachtsman is a member of per- 
haps 6 clubs, thereby enabling him to enter all the season races of 
each club. Im this shect of water 60 races were advertised the first 
of the season and not one club so far but have carried out their 
full programme, Racing yachtsmen have their hands full, and it 
is these friendly and frequent meetings that have given such a 
standing and great growth to yachting in and around Boston. The 
boats thatsail in theraces are all under 35ft., and in a great ma- 
jority of cases they are sailed by the owners themselves. The 
tivalry breeds great improvement in models; itis not uncommon 
that you find an ambitious yachtsman building a new boat every 
year until his success is obtained. 

While tacing receives so much aftention, the clubs do not lose 
aight of the non-yacht owners and the ladies. Every club has its 
ladies’ day, when afternoon sails are enjoyed, ending witha supper 
and dance. Last season the Hull Y, C. inaugurated a ladies’ day 
race, where a certain number of ladies were allowed in addition to 
the regular crew. It proved ofsuch interest that this season every 
club had at least one in the programme. ; i 

There is one branch of the sport which has received but little 
attention of late years, and that is cruising, Some fifteen years 
ago the Dorchester Y. O. always had a cruise, and remarkable they 
were, and it was not uncommon to see twenty sail in the fleet, but 
for some reason the interest flagged, the Hull club being the only 
elub of late years that made any pretense. It has been desired by 
many that the New England Yacht Racing Association should 
take hold and fivea grand union cruise of all the clubs, and this 
season the Hull club departed from ils usual exclusiveness and 
invited the elubs to join with them. Only seven days preparation 
was had, but in this short time an elaborate programme yas 
arranged. Invitations were received from all the Bastern clubs, 
the young club at Rockland, Maine, being particularly desirous of 
ayisit, The time set far the departure of the fleet was 9 o’clock on 
the morning of July 81, and tweuty-live yachts were in readiness 
at the appointed time, but the want of wind prevented the 
departure until 11 o'clock, when the following yachts passed in 
review before the flagship Silvie, Commodore C. V. Whitten. They 
were the schooners Adrienne, C, B, Lancaster, Altama, J, C. Ayre; 
Vit, W. H. Crane. Sloops, Active, Charles Minny; Carmen, Vice- 
Commodore B. L. M. Tower; Hera, Rear-Commodore George BR 
Howe; Nimbus, J. J. Souther; Rambler, J. J. Henry; Optic, G. 8. 
Hutchinson; Zepho, Austin §. Wilburne; Venture, W. C. Cherring- 
ton; Helen, S. D. Loring; Nebula, C. W. Jones; Posy, R. G. Hunt; 
Gisela, Hermdn Aborn. Steamer, Annie 8., Fred Pope, and several 
others from sister clubs. Itwasnothing but a drift to Marblehead, 
where the yachts anchored for the night. Here the fleet was 
increased by nearly a dozen yachts, among the number, schooners 
Tempest, Tioga and Widgeon, sloops Magic, Hugenia, Freya and 
Frolic. The lack of wind and pleasure of sailing was made uv by a 

jolly good time yisiting the yachts and shore. The Bastern and 

forinthian club houses were thrown open to the visiting yachts- 
men. 

Sunday opened as the day before, no wind. The presence of the 
Fleet Captain of the Sandy Bay Club, of Rockport, and the elab- 
ovate programme of a drive around the cape, a ride which is the 
most beawtitul on the whole coast, made the hearts of the yachts- 
men beat with impatience. i 

With alight wind the yachts got under way about 1 o’clock for 
Rockport. The yachtsmen were doomed to disappointment again 
for soon after leaving the harbor a dense fog shut in, which causet 
many of the yachts to put back to Marblehead or to seek refuge in 
the harbor of Gloucester. For those that persevered a pleasant 
event was in store. At 5 o’clock, when the ficet was abreast 
Thatcher's Island Lights, the fog lifted and brought in view the 
much-expected English cutter Galatea, It did not take long for 
the Commodore’s yacht to pass under his lee and welcome the 
visiting yacht to the shores of America by the booming of cannon 
and lusty cheers of the whole fleet. It was a fortunate occurrence 
foy the Hull Club to be the first to receive the visitor. Six o'clock 
saw what there was of the fleet at anchor at Rockport, eighteen 
sail in all. 

Monday 


the stragglers arrived and the fleet’ then numbered 


something like thirty, Roekport could not do enough for the vis- 
Ming yachismen, No money could be_spent, every one seemed td 
outdo his neighbor in attention. The Salem Cadet Band of fifteen 
pieces filled the air with music from early morn till late at night 
At2o clock a grand open regatta was given, in which the wihiole 
fleet took part. Liberal prizes were offered, and the winners were 
Black Clond, Atalanta, Hugenia, Louette, Petrel, Expert, Em Ell 
liye, Victor and Vesper. The Commodore's yacht was used as 

udges’ boat and had as guests seventy-five ladies and the Cadet 

and, After the race the Sandy Bay Y. C. invited all to » bounti- 
ful supper provided at the Town Hall. In the eyening the whole 
shore was bright with fireworks and burning tar barrels. Theday 
closed with a grand ball. 

Tuesday was set for a run to the Shoals, but adouble reef breeze 
from the northwest with a heavy sea, prevented the yachts from 
leaving port, and those that attempted to reach Squam to partici- 
pate in another regatta met with mishaps and had to put back. 
This yirtually ended the cruise, one of short duration, but every 
minute full of gayety and rare sport, Tf such a success could be 
obtained with such ittle preparation, how much more of asuccess 
cold be obtained by starting and preparing éai'ly in the season, 
Let the N. BE. Y. R, A. awake from its lethargy and do something 
that will make a name for itself. 

_ There have not_been many changes in ownership since the yacht= 

ing season opened. H, L, Johnsow has sold out his interest in the 

cutter Thelga to his partner, B, T. Hall, of Charlestown, The 

Thelga was a new boat in 1885, built by Hddy, of Marblehead, for 

Hae Thayer, of the Hull Y. C., and bought by her present owners 
is spring. 

5. A. Freeman has sold his sloop Thisbe to L. M. Sargent, of 
Magnolia, who will use her for pleasure sailing only. The Thisbe 
is well-known around Boston, formerly a catrig, but changed the 
latter part of Jast season to a sloop; she has always been a fast 
boat and a winner of first, prizes for the poet tliree or four year's. 

The sloop Pilgrim, built in 1884 by EH, L, Williams, has been 
changed toa full cutter rig, with 600% additional ballast inside, 
She is entered in the coming races, and it is expected that she will 
make an exceptionally good showing. 

The Hull Y, C, will sail its annual open regatta on Aug. 14. Six 
hundred dollars is offered in prizes, and from the entries that are 
daily received it is expected that at least one hundred and fifty 

yachts will start. A grand time is expected; the steamer Rose 
Standish has been provided for the members and ladies. A colla- 
ion will be served, and music and dancing will furnish the day’s 
entertainment. 

The Corinthian Y, C, has postponed its open regatta to Aug, 21. 
Bi. L, Williams of City Point, one of our ablest builders and most 
enthusiastic yachtsman has designed and will at once lay the 
keel of a sloop yacht which is destined to wrest the laurels from 
some of our flyers, She is to be 3lft. over all, 27ft. loadline, 8ft. 
10in. beam, 5ft. din. draft, freeboard to plankshear 2ft., shear 
forward ?ft., shear aft 9in., rocker keel cut up well forward, rail 
din, from deck, depth from garboard to bottom of iron keel 2ft. din. 
midships, built of Georgia pine plank 1% in., full length; oak keel, 
stern, sternpost and frames bent. She will have a small house 
giving 4ft. 9in, head room, 3 tons outside ballast with 500Ibs, inside 
ballast. A full cutter rig with main mast from deck to hounds 
23ft., stepped 9ft, Gin. from stem, topmast from heel to shoulder 
lift., bowsprit outboard 12ft., main boom 27ft., gaff 20ft. Mr. 
Williams is building her for himself in_ fulfilment of a long 
cherished desire and confident that she will be not only a good sea 
boat, but one that will take a place in the front rank for speed. 
Mr, Williams came from Lowell some two years ago where he 
acquired a good reputation asa shell boat builder, and settled at 
City Point. Coming among strangers he is but little known. He 
has always had a great love for yacht designing and has spent 
many years making it a study, what boats he has built have proved 
fast sailors, but thisone he intends to eclipse all, 

The long expected arrival of Galatea, together with the excite- 
ment attending the last Hastern Y. C.race has set all the old 
fishermen. and fossil residents around Marblehead wonderfully 
alive and the raising of onion crops has been supplanted by the 
great interest in watching the movements of our two yachts, 
Puritan and Mayflower. It is thoroughly desired by all in the 
East that one of the trial races be sailed off Marblehead, surely 
no better course could be had than that sailed over on the 29th of 
June, clear water and always abundance of breeze. EAST WIND, 


THE LAKE Y. R. Az 
KINGSTON, AUG. 2, 


HE second regatta of the-L. Y. R. A, cruise was sailed on Aug. 
2, at Kingston, Ontorio, over a 30-mile course for Claas 1 and 20 
miles for Class 2. The starters were as follows: 

First. Class.—Ariadne, F. W. Sackett, cane Vincent; Garfield, 
Dr. C. Curtis, Kitigston; White Wings, A. Cooley, Trenton; Cygnet, 
McGaw and Ewing, Toronto; Norah, J. Bell, B 
Com. Leys, Tovonto; Atlanta, J. Eyres, Brighton, : 

Second. Class.—Laura, T, McKay Robertson, Kingston; Gracie, 
J. B. Carruthers, Kington; Minnie A,, Wm, Byers, Gananogue; 
Mollie, Dr. Mallock, Hamilton; Iolanthe, W. Hi, Biggar, Belleville. 

start for the first class was 10:25 A. M,, and the yachts crossed. 
as follows: 


ROUND. 


elleville; Aileen, 


PAS Lai teed bob bese ereeonione TOG25 0s -ATTACUE s bontas rhb assess 10 30 00 
OVENS cecevases eveat es 10 56 02 White Wings.........--.. 10 30 30 
TOTES Cee ugleetrry- ret OPO IO PAT ECTIA tt sept ocratceetee snd .10 39 00 
Grarivetie oh! Nikee pee cee 10 30 00 , é 
The second class started at 10:43, being timed thus at the line; 

CSRS wre. eas SOA AA 10 48 20 Mollie........ WADA see 10 46 00 
IMIS Lis pop heeneneoee cee 10 44 00 Tolanthe........ ....--:.. 10 46 30 
ATUTS Eat pie tate oledete mesg ome 10 45 00 


AG ATER ts. Ss. eens wee ONO0. SASITR EA Os iit baat be esereret 12 06 30 
Teka) 91/2 BS A ees 2c BTR Civitas aoe l aaa ete ere toe 12 13 00 
IATHAANG tee weenie ee 1156 25 White Wings........... 12.07 45 
Gaiieldee esses raphe? 11 57 25 . ' 
Soon after Aileen also lost her topmast. The times at the finish 
were: 
ATION 22.5020 caste eee 3.00.08 Garfield. .....0.....055c5e63 4 85 00 
ANTICO sits aden sites = ‘ol, Cyeuet oe. Bein fase withdrew. 
Norah....+ Peed og ek Bagh 40900 Ariadne ...........-.0. withdrew. 
White Wings...... -...... 4 29 58 


carried away the jaws of her galf, the former finally winning: 
Tolanthe.. 2p. pee diene =e 24110 WV ‘ 
LAUVH. fe pene ene eres easy 2SUIQ Minnicwssssrerpet ees withdrew. 

In the third class race there were five entries, and the winners 
were the Reckless, of Gananoque; Puzzler, of Brockyille, and the 
Nameless, of Gananoque. 

OSWEGO, AUGUST 4. ue 

A strong N.W. wind and choppy sea were waiting for the 
yachtsmen at Oswego, and gave them plenty of work allday. The 
course was 2 triangle of three mile sides, three rounds for first 
class aud two for second. Tho start was ordered for 9:05, but the 
boats were late, starting ae Ata 


@venet........5- eh. a 405 White Wings......... ...- 917 15 
Anleet AAA sr toda Antti: OU14e Oh eA Hatha: oP ley iecciier ale 9 22 08 
MUiioleihcee oleh te ok atone 9 15 40 ; 

The second class start was set for 9:20, the boats going over as 
follows: . 
Mol amitge oot Se binge las 92515 Stella.............eccesee. 9 29 40 
TASOMEthLO I. eestor ss sere 926-30 Mollie....... 2:25 tis 9 30 10 
Wa tiesGrayiatsecstctesske ,~-9/2710 Cricket.....2.....: are eee 9 32 08 


The yachts were timed at the firstmark. The yachts rounded 
the west buoy us follows: 


JAW GOTT, pewiiretras anette NOSAI TORO als soc tebe aes -fole tne 11 12 40 
‘Atlamta upeet hh Dryas 10 55 00 White Wings......--..... Wi 18 35 
Cypnet.--....4.--: Aiainis ‘foarte Ti 06 55 

SECOND OLASS. 
inet Py TL HOY Ss as AES See * RLLTOSE 2D WVEOVTIG) Fay fer-c-cps-m es de (ek v1 82 00 
Katie Gray, ...,-.-.--..-.- 11 28 00 


The second buoy was misplaced and some delay occurred in look- 
ing forit. The first round was timed: 


Atlant 1155 86 Hithel 12 15 25 
plana tenets ties ase eees 68 5) Teo) Se OB Spe eercet: 2 2 
ASG ETEN oc. tele gassed 115915 White Wings...........: 12 30 00 
Gyenet.. li itc. take all de 00 

SHCOND CLASS. 
Tolanthe,...........+----.: 1216 80 Oricket....-...... Papee3 1 07 00 
Tati elGeay feat oer ese 12 89 00 Fascination........ preasee 20.30 
MMiOIIErFS =. dp sasuh oer cee ct 1255 


5 00 
Atlanta continued to gain on the fleet and finished ahead, the 
times being: 


Ail 6 32°30 “‘Bthel 6 49 26 

Matters eee crt 15 00 0teey WAS eee ys cr fice C4 

Aileen. .--..iiecteessese-.-,6 40 57° White Whings.....-.-...,-6 51 34 

GVEMeiE eel. bon nacintets BART , 
SHCOND CLASS. 

Nolantheeers-.. boc unee de 1B 26 20 Mollie. sss trrery ee eeee eer OF 10 

Katie Gray ...irreyerrv- +) 6 09 14 


The first ee $100, was sywarded to Atlanta; second, $60, to 
Aileen; third, $40, to Cygnet, Iolanthe received first prizein second 
class race, $b: Katie Gray, second, $50; and Mollie, third, $25. 
The Commodore’s pennant was won ‘by Ethel, of the Oswego ¥. C. 
The final race is at Toronto, 


THE NEW YORK Y. C. CRUISE. 


s) Wp New York Y, O. has always been justly proud of its fleck 

always the first in point of size and numbers in the country, 
and for many years past it has shown each August at Newport an 
assemblage of yachts that in their day were considered almost be~ 
yond improyement. To comprehend, however, the great improve 
ments of the last few years, both in modeling, sparring and con= 
struction, as well asthe vastly increased range of our yachting, 
it was only necessary to glance over the fleet in Newport Harbor 
on Sunday last, and to perform a simple sum in subtraction, 

Looking across the harbor the eye is sure to light quickly on 
three large white hulls standing out from the fleet in virtue of 
theif color, and with two of them from their size in connection 
with their rig. Less prominent, but still easily seen, are two 
black yachts of similar proportions and rig. These four boats 
alone contribute very largely to the appearance of the fleet of 
1886, while on them eenters the chief interest of the cruise as well 
asthe year’s yachting, Their coustructiot marks a distinct era 
in our yachting—dwarfing as it does the boats once considered 
famous, establishing a new and larger standard of size and a far 
higher standard of perfection, and marking a permanent aban- 
donment of the old type. ‘Anchored among them are afew, a very 
few of the old vessels, unchanged in rig or model, and only 4 
glance is needed to tell the youngest amateur tar the immense 
difference, ; 

Were any nautical Rip Van Winkle to awaken after a sleep of 
seven or eight years and wander down to Commercial Wharf for 
a look at the fleet the first thing that, would attract his attention 
would be the curious craft whose smooth, shining black sides, long 
sterns, plumb stems and straight sheers, coupled with many curi- 
ous features in rig, make such a marked contrast by the side of the 
faithful few whose form and rig would still be familiar to him, 
These are the English cutters, once an innovation barely tolerated, 
now one of the leading features of the fleet. 

Down in the Coye is the red-circled flag of Bedouin, one of the 
finest of the sailing fleet, to-day, fast, strong and stanch, and look- 
ing in every line of her hull the racer and cruiser which she is. 
Beside her lies areal novelty to American eyes, the cruiser Cy- 
thera, an sine yawl, a rig that excites wonder and crificism, 
much of the latter of wn adverse kind, wherever she goes, but her 
record of an ocean_passage in midwinter through the Bay of 
Biscay, to the West Indies, and thence to New York with ladies 
and children on board, is a full offset to any lack of speed under 
the rig alongside of our racers. Further up the harbor are two 
similar yachts under the blue ensign, Stranger and Clara, the 
latter, a visitor here last year, standing thus far well ahead of all 
her class as a racer, and generally acknowledged the fastest of her 
size in American waters, Not far away lies a smaller Clara, the 
little Ulidia, also a Fife boat and similar in form and speed. Lead 
mine, diying bell, foot bath, whatever she and her kind are called, 
she sailed over the 45-mile course on Saturday, the smallest yacht 
that finished, and carried a lady passetigzer on boardealso. About 
the harbor are a score of smaller cutters and yawls; Rondina, 30ft. 
Li.L, Alga 28ft,, White Wing 82ft. 6in., all around from Boston to 
see the fun; Moya, Heedless, Surf, Windward, Mignonette, Maud, 
and others of their size. Further than this, the rig is seen éyery~ 
where, over hulls of all kinds, varying in proportion from the 
almost pure cutter rig of Mayflower and Puritan, to the old sloops 
with two headsails and housing topmasis. If we could look down 
in the deep green water we should see further evidences of the 
encroachment of the cutter on the old sloop in the deep lead keels 
that help along all the winners. : 

Another ieature that marks the gatherings of the last few yearsis 
the steam fleet. The swift Atalanta, thelarge and stately Mectra, 
the Corsair, the trim and shipshape little Nooya, a marked contrast 
in style to some of the 18-knot wooden boxes; the newly christened 
Tillie, better known by her old nickname of “Polinaris,” the inland 
cruiser Magnolia, the Ladoga, Lucile, and other fast Herreshofr 
craft, make a most important division of the fleet. 

Take away all these new boats and what would the fleet look. 
like even with the addition of the absentees of the ancien regime- 
There are still the large schooners which once formed the main 
division, America, Dauntless, Dreadnaught, Resolute, Wanderer, 
Fleetwing, Atalanta, Estelle, Clio, Sylph, Halcyon, Phantom, 
Madeleine and Ruth, whose names take us back to the days when 
yacht_racing was schooner racing, to 1870 and “11, when Newport 
was the scene of battles royal between racers whose day is now 
over. The schooners now attract but little notice, and when we 
hear them mentioned the names are not those above, but Montiuk, 
Fortuna, Grayling, Gitana, Mohican and other new ones. Two 
among the present fleet attract much notice. One the new white 
flyer Sachem, Mr. Burgess’s first yenture in a new field; the other, 

iranda, the famous two-masted cutter so firmly associated with 
the name of John Harvey of Wivenhoe. Both have excited much 
interest, the first for her speed in her first races as well as her 
resemblance to Mayflower; the other, as a newarrival from across 
the Atlantic, whose fame has already preceded her, while they 
have one novel feature in common which many wonder at, the 
difference in length between main and foremasts. . _ ‘ 

Now let the spectator take from the fleet the large single-stick- 
ers, the cutters and yawls, the new schooners, the steam yachts, 
and put in their place the old vessels, and what a sorry showing it 
would make. Certainly we have progressed greatly in a short 
time, in size, though that is of little importance; in style,as any 
one May see who looks from Fanny, Hildegarde, hileaway, 
Haleyon, Ruth and Atalanta, to Mayflower, Bedouin, the new 
Gracie, Cinderella, Clara, Fortuna, Sachem, or Intrepid; and in 
all good qualities, speed, safety and comfortable accommodations. 

The cruise this year promised to be of more than usual import- 
ance for seyeral reasons. A number of new yachts were to be 
with the fleet, Mayflower, Atlantic, Priscilla (altered since last 
year), Sachem, Miranda and Cythera. The race for the Goelet. 
cups promised an unusually fine entry list, and offered the best 
trial yet had of the new boats, while the presence of Galatea was 
eagerly looked to by all. 

The rendezvous this year was fixed for August 4, at New Lon- 
don, and at f P, M. the flagship Hlectra steamed in with Com- 
Gerry, Fleet Captain Wm. Krebs, Secretary Bird and Dr, Asch, 
Fleet Surgeon, on board. Mr, Geo. L. Schuyler, the surviving 
donor of the Cup, joined the flagship at New London for the rest 
of the cruise. , 

In the evening a meeting was held on board the Hlectra, and the 

rogramme of the cruise partly decided on, to sail to Newport on 
hursday, lay at anchor on Friday, when the rowing races would 
take place; to sailfor the Goelet cups on Saturday, and start on 
Monday for New Bedford, Mr. Bird received the following letter 


from Lieut. Henn: . 

MARBLEHEAD, Aug. 2, 1886.—To John H. Bird, Esq., Secretary 
New York Yacht Club—Dsar Str: I am in receipt of your letter of 
July 10, and in reply beg that you will conyey my thanks to the 
members of the New York Yacht Club for their kind and cour- 
teous invitation. I fear it will be impossible for me to enter 
Galatea for the race for the Goelet cups, but I hope ‘shé will be 
able to be ready to join the annual eruise. We have had aslow 
but very finé passage—light winds and weather throughout. Ex- 
cuse this hasty letter. Belieye me Pah ei yours, W. Ke Heyy. 
_ A large number of yachts, including uritan, Priscilla and At- 
lantic were in port, and Mayflower came in during the evening.. 


NEW LONDON TO NEWPORT, AUG, 5. 


The daily runs from port to port. are in a sense races, as they are: 
timed accurately and most of the boats do their best; but while in. 
the aggregate they may place the boat Zoinly, individually they do: 
not give the same test that a set race for prizes does. The fleet is 
Jarge and includes a number of oruisers which are more or less in 
the way of the racers if the wind be light, and the starts are often 
uneyen, owing to some yachts having to anchor among the pack 
and so losing time in working clear, while others drop in better 
berths. It sometimes happens, too, that owners do not care to: 
risk spars on the eve of a big vace, so these runs cannot always be 
considered as equal to the main race in showing the relative: 
places of boats. This year the Regatta Committee were the. 
guests af ex-Com. B, M. Brown, on his new steam yacht Fedalna, 
and from her they timed carefully the start.amd finish of each. 
yun. On Thursday morning the wind was very light from 8. W., 
but at 10 A. M. there was a sailing breeze, and the signal for a, 
start was set on board the Electra at 10 A. M., accompanied by 2. 


The fleet were soon under way and ne the Fedalma, Mayflower 
taking a good lead. ‘Dauntless was fouled by a coasting schooner 
but sustamed no injury, only losing a little time. Atlantic was 
hindered at the start by her position among a lot of small yachts. 
The wind ne heb t and the ae St Mle Nash Rai ces 
and puffs made the chances very nueven. : some €x-. 
peniree sailing, beating all her SPAS Priscilla led her class, with 
Mayflower and Puritan after her, and Atlantic nearly half an 
hour astern, Cinderella beat Clara by 8m,, but the cutter had her, 
boat in tow. The times were: - 


COURSE—GOELET CUP RAOKE. 


i 
a 
7 
, 
Pine Island, Ft. Adams. 
ih be? Start. inish lapse 
IPTG sy eke eee ee alee eet tele 10 14 50 27 30 5 12 
Mayflower ..10 13 45 3 27 10 § 13 20 
Puritan. .- 10 17 40 3 38 08 5 15 28 
Sachem... 10 14 25 338 45 5 24 20 
pa Montauk. . 10 20 25 8 50 42 5 30 17 
Haleyon.,., 10 15 30 3 51 20 5.85 4 
Grayling. . 10 24 30 4 02 33 § 38 03 
Atlantic. . 10 18 50 3 59 05 5 40 15 
Atalanta... 10. 23 50 4 04 26 5 40 36 
Dauntless. 10 46 00 4 30 20 5 44 20, 
Hildegard. 10 23 30 418 12 h 49 42 
tacie 10 17 30 4 09 24 § 61 54 
Madeleine 0 36 10 4 28 12 5 52 02 
Tusader-. 10.33 20 4 25 47 5 52 27 
Republic 10 18 10 4 11 40 5 53 30 
Phantom 10 19 50 115 5 54 25 
Gitana 0 15 47 411 15 § 55 28 
Cinderella 10 20 05 417 07 5 57 02 
Stranger 10 14 45 4 12 40 5 b7 55 
Waterwitch 10 14 25 413 25 5 59 00 
thlon. 10 28 35 4 25 10 6 O01 85 
Bedouin 10 16 55 418 35 6 OL 40 
Wave Crest. 10 22 10 4 26 15 6 O04 05 
Whileaway. . 10 21 40 4 26 05 6 Of 25 
Glare 10 16 30 4 21 37 6 05 OF 
Ruth.... .10 18 25 4 24 32 6 05 07 
Regina. ..10 22 85 4 83 07 6 10 32 
eranza. 10 22 25 4 33 47 6 11 22 
eetwing 10.22 25 Not timed, 
Meteor. 10 25 35 Not timed. 
Norma.. 10 25 35 Not timed. 
Estelle. . 10 27 40 Not timed. 
Cythera 10 29 33 Not timed, 
Oarlotta 10 20 15 Not timed. 
Bertie. 10 22 35 Not timed. 
Chios. Page 0 18 35 Not timed. 
BTERI Gd is eect etna. saree 10 138 30 Not timed. 


As a test the sail of 88 miles was not conclusive, and its results 
are of little value, but it was generally conceded that Mr. Bur- 
gess’s new schooner had shown to great advantage and promised 
tomakeadaugerous boatin her class. Thursday night the fleet 
rested quietly in Newport. : 

_ Hriday was bright and clear, but the fleet lay at anchor prepar- 
ing for the great race of Saturday. The white yachts were the 
center of attraction, and the small boats and Newport’s big fleet 
of catboats were busy carrying visitors past them. Im the morn- 
ing the naval apprentices rowed through the fleet. A meeting of 
— owners was held on board the Electra in the morning. A dispatch 
was received from Sir Richard Sutton at Cowes asking if the races 
for the Brenton’s Reef and Cape May cups might finish opposite 
the Royal Yacht Squadron castle at Cowes, coming by the east 
side of the Isle of Wight instead of through the Needles. Com. 
Gerry replied that he could not change the conditions, and sug- 
gested that Mr, Bennett, the donor of the cups, be applied to, A 
letter from Lieut. Henn was also read expressing his regret that 
he could not join the fleet, but stating his intention to leave Mar- 
blehead as soon as possible. Com. Gerry’saction in inviting Lieut. 
Henn to join the fleet was ratified by a vote. It was decided to 
remain at Newport until 10 A.M. Monday, leaving then for New 
Bedford. Aninformal meeting of the Cup Committee followed, 
at which the dates and places for the trial races were fixed as fol- 
lows: August 21, New York Y. C. course; August 24, outside trian- 
r course; August 26, 20 miles to windward or leeward and 


back. 

At 4 P. M. the races for the Owl and Gamecock prizes were 
rowed. The course was from the schooner Wanderer around the 
beacon at the lower entrance, thence around the Cythera and 
return, The gig race came first, being won by the Dauntless crew, 
with Gitana, Nooya and Phantom in order. The dinghy race was 
won by Fanny, with Hildegarde’s crew second and Athlon’s third. 
’ In the evening the fleet was illuminated, the chief feature heing 
the electric decorations of the flagship. A long strip of canvas 
was stretched from bowsprit end to mastheads and thence to taff- 
rail. Toit atintervals of about a foot were sewn electric lamps, 
making a continuous string of them, with very fine effects. The 
boats of the Brazilian man-of-war Almirante Barroso, which was 
anchored outside, formed a procession, each decorated with Chi- 
nese lanterns and the leading one carrying a band, and in single 
file rowed through the fleet. Rockets, colored fire and cannon 
added to the occasion a Fourth of July flavor, which was heighi- 
ened when the band struck up Yankee Doodle. 


. THE GOELET CUPS, AUG. 7. 


Yachtsmen owe a great deal to the liberality of Mr. Goelet, who 
for five years has given the cups which bear his name, until the 
August race at Newport has come to be the most important fix- 
ture of the season. The boats are sure to be in better shape than 
in the spring regattas, especially the new ones, the Eastern yachts 
are present in greater numbers, and the course is on open water 


and far ahead of New York in every way. This year the race pos- |, 


sessed an added interest from the fact that of the four large boats 
three had undergone important changes since they last met, and 
were again on trial, while es little time intervened _ for further al- 
terations before the trial races this race was looked upon as a pre- 
liminary to the latter and a fair index as to their result. St was 
also expected that Galatea would be present and perhaps enter, 
but she did not appear. Therivalry between the leading schoon- 
ers for the Goelet Cup has always been very active, and this year 
anew competitor was on the list, the new Sachem, just in from 
her fast run from New London. It was also expected that Miran- 
da would enter, but her plucky owner was very unfortunate. Ar- 
Tivying from England on Tuesday evening, she was quickly fitted 
out as far as possible and taken to the sectional dock at New York 
on Thursday afternoon. She was at once lifted, but owing to 
some trouble with the keel blocks, had to be lowered, taken off 
and re-docked, so much time being lost that, with wind and 
weather against her, she only reached Newport on Sunday night. 


Saturday morning broke clear and bright with a light east |) 


wind. After some active work the fleet filed out past the Bra- 
zilian frigate, where the band played Yankee Doodle, past the 
heights now black with carriages and people, and out to Beaver 
Tail Light, where the tug Luckenbach was waiting. With the 
fleet was the rejuvenated America anxious to try her luck, but 
not being enrolled in the club she could not enter for the cup. The 
Regatta Committee however agreed to time her with the compet- 


inc veorts, ' “s - 
_ At 10:20 A. M. the warning signal was given from the tug, and 
at 10:30 the preparatory signal. Owing to’ an uncertainty about 
em, { , Cinderella and Stranger crossed after the second sig- 
nal but saw their error in time and turned back. The course sig- 
naled from the tug was from off Beayer Tail te the Sow and Pigs 
Lightship, thence to Hen and Chickens lightship and home to a 
line south of Brenton’s Reef Lightship, about 45 miles. With the 
wind nearly east this made along leg out, a reach of four miles 


and a run home. 


a _ 


FOREST AND STREAM, 


A#t10:40 the final whistle blew and over the line went Ulidia, the 
smallest Of the racers, Atlantic came for the line from under the 
tue’s stern, going on port tack on the line and breaking out her 
smallest jibtopsail. Dauntless hung on the line for along time, 
hindering several others before she filled away. Puritan crossed 
the weather end of the line and Atlantic the lee end, the other two 
being between them, but Atlantic was soon’sofar ahead that she 
was not troubled Lay anything to windward. Thestariwas a fairly 
good one, only Athlon being handicapped, a matter of 35s. Nearly 
all the fleet carried clubtopsails, the four big ones haying them 
aloft, The wind would not allow a course for first mark nearly 20 
miles away, but it was far from adead to windward course, At- 
Jantic was ahead with Priscilla astern of her and Grayling a little 
to leeward. Puritan and Mayflower were to, windward of the 
fleet and Sachem was close astern of her special rival, Grayling. 
Puritan was the first to tack, standing into the mouth of the Sa- 
konnet River at 11 A, M., Cythera _follcwed at/11:02, Gracie at 11:05 
and Bedouin soon after. At 11:10 Priscilla lowered her jibtopsail, 
and two minutes later Gracie tacked again. 

At 11:20 Atlantie was still) ahead, with Grayling 34 mile astern, 
while Sachem was hunting the latter very closely but losing a 
little. On thedatter’s weather beam was Stranger, doing very 
well indeed, and just astern were Puritan, Mayflowerand Priscilla, 
the former, now on port tack again, to windward. The next pair 
were Clara and Cinderella, footing evenly, but the cutter well to 
windward. At 11:27 Sachem went on starboard tack, leaying 
Grayling and standing on for a long time into the Sakonnet River 
with a strong ebb tide on her weather bow. At 11:30 Atlantic was 
still ahead, but with Puritan far to windward, 

By noon matters were becoming more exciting, as it was seen 
that Mayflower was outfooting Puritan, and soonshe led her, going 
to leeward of the latter. Tothenortha cutter bound in was visible, 
Mr. Center’s new purchase, Medusa, from Marblehead to join the 
fieet. At 12:15 both Puritan and Priscilla lowered clubtopsgails, 
Grayling haying lowered hers half an hour before, as she had all 
the wind she wanted, Mayflower_had still her clubtopsail aloft, 
and carried it in a way that proved the value of her alterations. 

Far to leeward of the leaders was Halcyon with a broken center- 
board. Atlantic was doing better as the wind increased, and at 
12:45 set her little jibtopsail again. At 12:50 Priscilla, now some 
distance in the rear, went on starboard tack toward West Island, 
holding on until 1:05, when she laid her course for the first mark. 
She had overstood somewhat, as was soon evident, and had lost 
ground by it; but her chances were gone hefore she made her first 
tack. Once on her course, she set a big jibtopsail and was off for 
the mark. Sachem was now seen coming down from the river 
mouth on port tack, having thrown away a good deal on her long 
tack. The rest of the fleet were coming up, Bedouin leading 
Stranger, Gracie and Fanny together astern of the cutters, and 
Clara and Cinderella to leeward of the tug, the cuiter as usual 
ahead. With a good breeze blowing, the Luckenbach did not run 
close to the mark, but stopped to time the leaders and started for 
home when Mayflower turned the second mark. 

At 1:12 Mayflower made her first tack of the day, crossing Puri- 
tan’s bow and standing for the mark. 

At 1:19 Puritan tacked and at 1;23 Atlantic. The times at the 
first mark, Sow and Pigs Lightship were: 


Mayflower....-.... 2.4... ll ee ap AULA Gayo 4 oy ores ca Feeete 1 32 10 
PR THO UT eee Mees ee ee MD) 250s: VE WIINE te pace sete muon es 1 34 15 
Pec ae eee, ity 6 1 88 35 


Wee ee ee Bedouin Sachem, Stranger, Gracie and Fanny not 
‘imed. 

The next leg was a short one, a reach of about 4 miles to Hen 
and Chickens Lightship, and was quickly run in the same order, 
the times at the turn being: 


Mayflower. ..0............00 144080 "Grayling. 1.00. esetes cere 2 00 30 
UE TUR tg cyte a7 cere aerate yell die SOF Wepiseibas so 8 ey atte wecssoke 2 05 20 
PATUTIELG Ss tatrigpr elu atic s 1 58 55 


The elapsed times over each leg were: Sow and Pigs to 


ToSow Hen and 
and Pigs. Chickens. 
Mayflower..... asa: es Hoagie | DOCOO PAY ROBOPARD IS 2 34 13 25 05 
LE} t RW RUE AS BRB eee 5 > citer ODF ola crite are ei peeeed 42 43 23 58 
PA TUSUD Lak Cal aah a fa/ade, one led at ate dele eae AIEEE wa alse) oe 2 51 10 26 45 
STIS U eee chencs, ccc ecole Site Mei aes sae ea 2 55 13 26 45 


Mayflower, Atlantic and Grayling had covered the entire dis- 
tance in their first leg, only going on starboard tack when beyond 
the mark, while Puritan, Priscilla and Sachem had all lost more 
orless in their exploring trips up the Sekonnet. All had run 
across under clubtopsails and balloon jibtopsails, and when once 
around they slacked sheets to port and set spinnakers. Down the 
wind they came without special incident, the order being much 
the same. Gradually the sky clouded over, the wind came more 
from N. E. and the water roughened a trifle, while at 2:50 rain be- 
gan tofall. At 3:05 the Luckenbach was abreast of Brenton’s Reef 
Lightship and the fleet in full chase after her, each showing a 
peed of white canvas. Up they came in groups, Mayflowerand 

uritan; Atlantic, Priscilla and Grayling; Montauk, Bedouin and 
Sachem; Fortuna, Gracie, Fanny and Stranger, and so for an hour. 


Regina and Gitana did not complete the course. The full times 
were: 
SLOOPS. 
Start. Finish. Elapsed. Corrected. 
Mayflower............ «10 45 12 8 16 56 431 44 431 483 
POM EO Tce se aistes ni 10 41 09 8 20 27 4°39 18 4.36 25 
Atlantic. .. .. 10 41 00 8 44 14 453 14 4 52 02 
10 43 22 3 388 39 4 55 17 458 34 
10 45 00 3 52 15 5 01 15 £ 55 10. 
10 47 15 4 04 00 5 16 45 0 03 48 
rayites 10 41 44 417 bt 5 36 10 5 94 37 
0 41 13 4 04 03 5 22 50 5 06 08 
10 44 28 4 05 19 5 20 51 5 06 32 
10 42 40 4 21 09 5 88 29 5 08 82 
10 40 82 Not timed. 
10 44 00 Not timed. 
10 42 10 Withdrevw. 
-10 47 15 Not timed, 
10 50 00 Not timed. 
: SCHOONERS. 
Grayling. eid efefe eraletets ...10 41 40 3 40 46 4 59 06 4 AP 32 
ontau 0 49.12 8 48 86 4 59 24 4 49 49 
Sachem 10 43 50 3 53.39 5 09 49 5 56 46 
Fortuna 10 43 38 4 02 05 5 18 82 5 09 43 
Ruth. ... 10 47 18 410 27 5 28 14 5 12 19 
Cythera... 10 42 58 418 17 5 85 19 5 35 19 
Dauniless. 10 43 05 42248 — § 39.38 5 39 38 
Gitana.,.. ..10 46 08 Not timed. 
Norna ..10 49 20 Not timed, 
Halcyon 10 45 13 Not timed. 
MLGTICA,:.1..2uy =... lO 47 05 4 14 59 5 27 54 


Mayflower thus beats Puritan 4m. 41s., Atlantic 20m. 18s. and 
Priscilla 2lm. 50s. Puritan beats Atlantic 15m. 37s. and Priscilla 
iim, 93. Atlantic beats Priscilla Im, 32s. In the smaller hoats 
Bedonin beats Gracie 8m. 33s., Clara 9m. 2%s., Stranger, 10m. 
58s., Fanny lim, 22s, and Cinderella 13m. 22s. Clara was tenth 
poeta out of a fleet of 26, and ina breeze which favored the larger 


tuna, 
little eae ae being an hour astern of the leading boats. The 
example 0 | 
with nautical ambition, On Gitana was Mrs, Weld,on Mayflower 
Mrs, Burgess, while Stranger, Cythera and Ulidia each carried 
ladies. Mayflower sailed this race with oak battens six feet long 


55 


Grayling beats Montauk %m. 1%s., Sachem 14m. 14s,, and_For- 
trim. jis. America’s position is so far astern as to be of 


Mrs, Henn seoms to have inspired American ladies 


* 


and four in number sewn in pockets in the leech of her jib and 


foresail after the fashion of the canoemen. 

The race, sailed in a fair working breeze and smooth neutral 
water, may be accepted asa good test of the yathts and a fair 
gauge of their abilities, Mayflower beat Puritan fairly, the latter 
losing a little perhaps by her first hitch inshore, but not much, and 
the result justifies our preference of Mayflower lastspring as the 
coming boat. Puritan sailed fast, but Mayflower faster. Her 
alterations haye evidently improved greatly her weak point, a 
lack of stability, while her sails also are in better shape. Puritan 
sailed apparently as well as she always does in Crocker’s hands, 
and no fault can be found with his handling of her, Atlantic 
received a very bad beating at the hands of both, and her record 
is not much improved if we average the race with Thursday’s and 
Monday’s runs. Thus far she has shown little intimation of great 
speed, and though it may come out, as her friends predict, when 
she strikes a heavy blow, it is evident that she is not in it with the 
other three in ordinary racing weather. Y 

Priseilla’s performance on Saturday was a surprise to all who 
know her, as it was far below the average of her performance this 
year, especially at Marblehead, where, though beaten, to wind- 
ward, she moyed very fast down and along the wind, Since then 
she has undergone no radical change, having receiyed a new and 
stiffer mast of a little greater weight and sending ashore two tons 
of lead. Both these changes would tend to lessen her stability, 
but she apparently was stiff enough and fully able to carry saul, 
and her very poor performance cannot be laid to this cause. 

Grayling was fitted with jusi wind enough and smooth water, 
and she travelled very fast, not only beating the schooners but 
coming in with the rear guard of the big singlestickers, and mak- 
ing up for her failure of last year when she did so badly in heavy 
weather. Montauk did fairly well, but Fortuna was farther astern 
than she usually is. Sachem was under the disadvantages due to 
a new boat in her first race, slack gear, sails not setting properly 
and a captain and crew unused to her, but she shows every indica- 
tion of being a very fast boat and in a little time will prove a 
dangerous rival for Grayling. Her chances on Saturday were 
badly damaged by an error in holding the long starboard tack. 
The fleet sailed home in the rain and Saturday night was spent 
very quietly, . 

By Sunday morning all traces of the storm had disappeared and 
a bright sun was sliining. Visits were paid among the yachts, and 
boats of all kinds were in great demand. The signal to dress shi 
was shown from the flagship and soon the entire fleet was gay wit 
bunting. In the course of the morning a telegram arrived from 
New York which threw a damper over the ficet, telling as it did of 
the sudden death of Mr. Chas. A. Minton, for so many years Secre- 
tary of the New York Yacht Club. The following order was at 
once issued from the fiagship. 

FLAGSHIP DLECTRA, WW. ¥. Y.C., HARBOR oF NEWPort, Aug. 8, 
1886.—General Orders No, 8.—The Commodore announces with deep 
regret the sudden death this mo:ning of Charles A. Minton, late 
secretary of this club, which office he filled for fifteen years. His 
devotion to the interests of the cluband his genial manners en- 
deared him to every member, and his death will be mourned with 
unfeigned sorrow by all who knew him. Out of respect to his 
memory the dress flags now flying -will be hauled down at 3 P. M. 
and the club flag will be half masted until “colors” this evening. 
By order ot the Commodore,— WILLIAM Krups, Fleet Captain. 

Durine the day Galatea and Miranda were eagerly looked for, 
but neither appeared. Grayling left at 8 A. M. for New York. In 
the afternoon the following order was issued: 

FLAGsSHIe Huncrra, Harnsor oF Newport, Aug. 8, 1886.—Gen- 
eral Orders No. 4.—The squadron will sail to-morrow (Monday) 
morning for New Bedford. A gun will be fired from the flagship 
not ‘earlier than half-past 9 A, M., with the signal, “Get under 
way for New Bedford,” whereupon the yachts will assemble off 
the lightship. One hour later a second gun will be fired from the 
flagship, with the signal, “Start for New Bedford,” whereupon the 
yachts will proceed, passing between the lightship and the steam 
yacht Fedalma. The time will be taken by the Regatta Committee 
on board the yacht. The time of the arrival at New Bedford will 
be taken by the Regatta Committee off Clark’s Point. A meeting 
of captains will be held on board the flagship directly after the 
arrival. By order of the Commodore.—WiILLIAM Kreps, Vleet 
Captain. 

Late in the eyening Miranda arrived and anchored below. 


NEWPORT TO NEW BEDFORD, AUG. 9. 


Monday morning was as clear as possible, with a lHght S.-W. 
breeze. At 9:30 the signal fo get under way was shown from the 
Electra, and the fleet ‘began to work out of the harbor, Sachem 
was delayed by fouling her anchor on a telegraph cable, but finally 
cleared it. Priscilla met with a more serious mishap, as she failed 
to clear the schooner Gevala while on port tack and carried away 
the latter’s boom and tore her mainsail, disabling her for the 
cruise. Com. Canfield telegraphed at once on his arriyal in port 
to Mx. Winslow to send the bill for repairs to him and also invited 
him and his guests to continue the cruise on the Priscilla. - 

At 11:05 the fleet was started from the flagship and kites were 
broken out as the yachts crossed the line. Booms were off the 
port quarters and balloon jibtopsails set. Fanny was first over 
with Puritan second and Priscilla third, while Mayflower and At- 
lantic were even some 5m. later. Puritan led for a time, but Pris- 
cilla oyertook her, setting balloon foresail at 11:20, and just hold- 
ing a place on Puritan’s weather quarter. Madeleine was near the 
pair with Moutauk threatening and finally leading her, while May- 
flower had left Atlantic and was nearing the other sloops. Sachem 
was sailing fast and Cythera had set a mizzen staysail that aston- 
ished everybody. Spinnaker booms were ready to starboard about 
12:30, and at 12:38 Priscilla led around the spindle on the Old Cock, 
and at 12:55 she and Puritan broke out spinnakers together, At 
1:15 Puritan took in her spinnaker for a jibe, her boom going oyer 
at 1:18, and 4m. later Priscilla’s followed. Mayflower jibed at 1:33 
and Sachem at 1:88. Puritan eae on Priscilla in handling her 
spinnaker and mainboom, but Capt. Cooley had been quite sick all 
day and unable to take his accustomed place on deck in charge of 
the canvas. The full times of the run were: 


SLOOPS. 

‘ Start. Finish, Elapsed, 
UMITAN seers eek sl oaw ae cia eee re tere. 11 OF 25 1 46 17 2 38 52 
PISCE Seca che ealcer eM eic eeace li 08 28 1 48 49 2 40 21 
Wha VOWEL o. Nocedee aeeies een athena 11 12 05 1 54 10 2 4205 

RUMI Yalan cre tiia tis ett 22 ete che 11 06 55 1 54 35 2 47 40 
GTACICRD Ueteperanr raed onenn ket ie 1i 08 40 1 57 47 2 49 07 
MA ORCS Sh eee te eee cee TH 12 2% 2 03 44. 2 51 17 
TLUEGTE i, eceelte ete noe eet re teas 11 14 40 2 11 52 2 57 12 
NURAMSErae heel tat. CCh as cette wal, 1 10 a5 2 10 OL 2 59 29 
Ges anaiee vote ere eee eee Ti 14 20 2 18 14 3 03 44 
Cle TAR TS eee nis paride ca oh retains 11 08 05 al ial 3 05 25 
Wrhileaway........---+ Th ee ee 11 07 82 216338 — 307 01 
MarnMeRallon yale acre eked sae 1] 11 450 219 24 3.07 34 
ZAG LALG Tye Net eae eersbecisde eee anny eben i Tl 40 2 ba 33 3 138 43 
Berhiok thas pee PTS Ark eer 11 09 55 2°26 32 3 16 37 
MESON; Stench nha oranda aen 11 05 00 2 25.38 3 20 38 

SCHOONERS. 
SHEMET. 2. celle dente seteeki. feb rueile. 8 24 1 55 00 2 36 36 
Montauk, «7.01, os Relat Soe ee eee ee A 11 11 05 1 48 30 2 37 25 

Viitts wt} Ades SA ae Re te 1 20 45 2 08 24 2 47 39 
Atalanta ........ ty een Ii 10 35 1 58 15 2 47 40 
PMO LICE fences s se heletocate Agape theree , 11 10 20 1 58 10 2 4th 
WinyeOnest, jo son ota Asan sites cae I 12 35 2 00 40 2 48 0b 
GT rei ey Ps Sate cen vat, eter 11 30 30 218 40 2 48 10 
HOUTA Leelee clldldrass eda ipe eae li 14 30 2 08 5a 2 49 25 
LONE Flee Roe tint eneer rar wil i 19 49 2 10 08 2 50 19 
VV AAGET WHOCH I oa iidoas Pe Pieces lh 17 3 210 iL 2 52 41 
Syilialies pr octubre tncak eee ieeetichs - ii 09 18 2 O4 54 2 ba 46 
PAB OG C8 pipe ini ee a eae hee tan! 11 26 50 2 24 24 2 Hf 24 
VGOray late yre tse heir een oe Ser TI 11 55 2 10 20 2 58 25 
Intrepid ..... Ea es OS 11 18 50 21s 2h 259 35 
aperan an ree eee) acai. else 11 08 30 2 13 45 3 05 15 

ATID Ae. ada wotl. lo eas et Neath ji 55 33 2 38 05 8 22 32 


As the fleet entered New Bedford harbor, Galatea was sighted 
coming through Quick’s Hole, and she was soon at anchor with 
them. The British ensign was run up on the Electra and guns 
from the fleet saluted the white cutter, while the vessels in the 
harbor were also dressed. The weather on Saturday had been light 
and foggy, so Galatea putin to Provincetown on Saturday night, 
sailing on Sunday morning. In. the evening Lieut. Henn and his 
wite dined with Com. Gerry on the flagship, 


NEW BEDFORD TO VINEYARD HAVEN, AUG. 10, 


The days’s run was a short one, only 25 miles, made with a good 
&.W, breeze. Galatea hoisted au, American flag in the morning, 
salts with agun. At 9:45 the signal to get under way was made, 
and at 10:48 the starting gun was fired. Puritan led her class over 
the line, with Mayflower, Priscilla and Atlantic in order. Club 
topsails were carried, and spinnakers set on the last leg. Sachem 
again beat all her class, while Mayflower led hers, The times were; 


56 


pear rms 
: Finish. Hlapsed. 
PACHORIN E25 fe Vedi ed sonstedde Ler dS 1 23 20 2 30 OL 
APO besten SRS se Pua Sea be ».--11 O1 06 1 31 15 2 30 09 
BEY WGK. Cvs ak corre tes oe ee 11.00.00 188 07 2 33. 07 
PATHOTI OS Me oo. 0b 44 ete aks Ha SOC TAN) 1 38 11 2 40 21 
Wanderer,...... phrve he sah Eee oc 11 06 04 1 54 49 2 48 45 
MITATIOA © yak ck sal Gen le ebb ics y 11 04 80 1 57 40 2 53°10 
Water Witch. ............0-< me ted 11 00: 40 1 54 10 2 63 30 
Waye Crest........ fect San cere eee Ti 04 30 1 59 2 2 54 55 
THEEB PIE Pe ey Rey ect steed 11 01 50 1 54 10 2 52 20 
STOIC ee Be ne ce Ber yedi os sok 10 57 54 1 54 02 2 56 08 
JPenAnaTPHE. ls oe oc esas 11 06 O04 2 02 36 2 56 32 
SSCL MMT yee som ry rnst aiticts so ttale et 11 05 21 2 OF 14 3 O01 53 
aleyon. Se peated nab ik GaN 10 52 42 1 57 42 3 05 00 
IUSTONCISBRPOL EL ese cGkn a dldse lee 10 56 31 2 02 48 3 06 17 
lelbn Wer Ls as Oe ae eee noe ah ire 10 56 31 2 05 15 3 08 44 
SLOOPS. 
MeryHOWOT 144-92 025e4 peepee stine! 10 55 02 1 14 02 2 19 00 
ERED ERE Pooas wee eta PL Leet eeet 10 52 05 1 14 40 2 22 35 
Priscilla. . ee pels a fthee PC e os Prats gh 10 54 54 1 21 40 2 26 42 
O2\ HST 0 be gts ee eee 23+ 10 86387 1 27 55 2 30 58 
Panny eS ee eee ey 10 52 46 1 30 00 2 37 14 
CRRA CTOS Me oo egal Settee fenyactiig ode 10 81 27 1 81 29 2 40 02 
SUDAN Ce 2a aera yA rac ake Kno mes FINA 10 49 55 1 32 47 2 42 52 
ETRE arts PEO ree ae cn 10 57 34 1 40 55 2 43 21 
Cinderella Rens enlace oe es pte 10 58 56 1 AT 27 2 48 31 
See. nh OE as OT Oe 10 59 48 1 48 40 2 48 52 
ildegarde.....,. eer RNS aie 10 59 34 1 49 25 2 49 51 
12 HL Lea eee gs pa Ry aE ae 10 52 46 1 46 30 2 63 44 
Athion m6 be One Reps r: 10 54 21 2 02 00 3 07 39 
ptr. c21§ Vo Oe Ge ee pe Pea fcc 10 51 27 2 07 12 3 15 45 
Whe wiry? Ss2u25- Fons sited cet 10 55 48 2 07 26 3 11 38 


Galatea sailed with the fleet but made no attempt torace. Lieut. 
Henn was on board the Electra ontherun. In the evening a re- 
ception was held on board the Electra, at which Mr. and Mrs. 
Henn met the yachtsmen and their guests, 


THE DEADLY CATBOAT. 


OW that the season of summer squalls is upon us, the cathoat 

and shoal sloop are daily coming to the front and rolling up their 
usual record of drowning disasters, Such occurrences are not 
pleasant reading, and we have refrained from noticing a number 
that haye happened this season, but since the wholesale murder 
by the Sarah Craig others have followed so rapidly that it is neces- 
sary again to raise a cry of warning against the wretched boxes 
which are a disgrace to our national yachting. Only last°week at 
Portland, Maine, a catboat in which were an old gentleman and 
his wife with six small children, was capsized while bound on a 
picnic excursion in company with a similar boat. One boy was 
saved by the accompanying boat, the old couple and five children 
from seven to twelve years old were drowned within sight of their 
friends and relatives. 

On Aug. 1, the yacht Cruiser, of Sarnia, was swamped on Lake 
Huron as she was returning from a cruise, and her crew of six 
young men were presumably drowned, the bodies of three being 
found, We have not the full details at this date, but the boat was 
probably of the usual shoal, wide type common to that region. At 
the same time the Sarah Craig was wrecked a small catboat was 
capsized in Jamaica Bay and the owner and sailor, John Green- 
wood, with two young ladies, was thrown into the water. Being 
an expert swimmer, Greenwood carried the ladies, one at a time, 
to the caret beat, where heleft one, swimming into shoal 
water with the other and then returning for her sister. They 
found an uncertain refuge from the rain and wind in the marshes 
until a signal, a skirt of one of the ladies displayed on a pole, at- 
tracted the attention of a boatman who came to their rescue, 
That they were not drowned was in no way due to the catboat, but 
solely toa the skill and pluck of the ladies and their companion. 
The first and last of these occurrences serve to emphasize one 
fact. When ladies or children are takenin a boat they should 
alwa ye be accompanied by an equal number of men who are able 
to aid themin case of an accident. In the last case the circum- 
stances were such that one man was able to save two ladies who 
preserved their presence of mind, but the contrary is far too com- 
mon where aman has to choose which of half a dozen helpless ones 
he will try to save and which he will leave to drown. ‘The follow- 
ing letter to the New York Herald contains so much plain common 
sense that we copy it forthe benefit of landsmen who contem- 
plate a cruise in vessels of the Sarah Craig type: 

“Will you permit an old yachtsman to sound a note of warning 
against the practice, common of late, of employing small freight- 
ing craft for so-called yachting cruises along our coasts? hen 
all goes well there is pleasure and health cheaply thus to be ob- 
tained, but it is at the risk of life, for the following reasons, easily 
understood. 

“These little vessels are designed and constructed to carry 
freight, or cargoes, and when properly loaded_are stiff and staune 
enough to be safe when decently handled by a sufficient crew, 
though they are generally deficient in the latter respect. When 
these small vessels, however, are chartered for pleasure parties at 
the paltry figures they generally get, they are in the condition 
known as ‘flying light’—fioating high above their load waterline, 
with little or no proper ballast, because it would not pay the skip- 
per to buy twenty or thirty tons of pig iron for_that purpose, on a 
short charter of ten days at $10 or $15a day. Under these circum- 
stances the craft starts out on her pleasure (?) voyage under ab- 
normal conditions for which she was not built. I venture to say 
in most cases without any additional ballast_to speak of beyond 
what they may haye—a light stone or pebble ballast, parla os—fiy- 
ing light, short-handed, and the deck littered up with a pleasure 
party. Men one of our short summer thunder squalls comes up 
—during which often for a few minutes the wind velocity is as 
great as that of any midwinter gale—a shocking disaster is very 
apt to occur. 4 i 

“Tf, in addition to all this, the craft is of the shallow centerboard 
type, and sail has not been reduced by reefing to the utmost before 
the squall strikes, a capsize is pretty certain. These vessels are 
not yachts, and were not tees or ballasted as yachts, and it is 
often 2 fatal error to ignore this fact. Yachts, DRODET so called, 
are designed to carry no cargo, but in lieu have a very low center 
of gravity, and consequent safety obtained by proper depth of 
hull and draught and by an abundance of iron or lead_ ballast 
placed low down in the hold or on the keel, and are so brought 
down to their safe load water line, and in that state would in most 
instances, excepting very shallow or faulty_designs, carry away 
their sails, even spars, before ‘turning turtle,” because of their 
freat righting power, due to proper and suitable ballasting. Iam 
inclined to think that the late lamentable ‘accident’ was due to 
three causes, all avoidable. First, insufficient or no ballast; second, 
being short-handed, and so not properly reefed down in time, and, 
third, to being of the shallow centerboard type. _ ‘ 

“Mhese ‘accidents’ injure the good name of legitimate yachting 
and tend to discourage a safe, innocent and delightful pastime, 
and, therefore, the truth ought to be known, however unpleasant 
it may be. OLD YACHTSMAN, 


QUINCY Y¥ C. 74th REGATTA.—On Aug. 7 the 75th Regatta of 
the Quincy Y. C. was sailed off Great Hill in an easterly wind of 
good sailing strength, the start being made in a fog which soon 


tleared up. The times were: : 
FIRST CLASS. 
Length. Elapsed. Corrected. 

Bcho, EB, L. Burwell.............- rene25.05 1-88 TL Bt 
Posy, H.-G. Hunts... teehee ad 22,01 1 39 19 1 10 54 
Hrin, J. Cavanagh..-.....-.+.1.-+ te vae el 02 1 42.08 1 18 16 

SECOND CLASS. 
WNereid, C. F. Colby.......:..,- te ywthe 20.07 1 28 00 1 O1 43 
Wildfire, H. A. Keith....... Pap osas 18.02 1 30 50 1 01 56 
Crusader, A. Wil80n....,.62 cece ese ee 19,01 1 Sl 42 1 03 21 
Pet, J. W. McFarland ..0..:..00.0.+04 20:01 13248 106 00 
Diadem, L. Hayward.....-....-.-1++.. 18.06 135 15 1 06 44 
Mamie, H, T. Bowers... .. opps eee 1 36 02 1 07 08 

THIRD : 
Mirage, G. H. Jordan... ... ry MEN 53 17.10. 1 25 33 1 00 27 
Rocket, HW. M. Faxon............-5--++ 16.07 1 28 28 1 02 OL 
Flora Lee, D. H. Limcoln........-...-. 17.08 1 29 05 1 03 22 
Guenn. W. L. Dearborn.............-: 18.00. 1 31 42 1 06 45 
atthe E.R mbOU ges. se) veel stapes 17.05 1 32 45 1 07 22 


0 

The judges were Messrs. George G. Saville and Perry Lawton. 

YACHTING NOTEHS.—Nydia, sloop, 
Y. C., of Hast Boston...-Mabel, sloop, has been sold by Com. oe 
ton, Chelsea Y. O., to Messrs. Childs, Boukin, Brooks and Hiteh- 
cock, of Newton, Mass... .. Whitewing, sloop, 
P. Clark, of Boston, by Mr..Nat Goodwin, 

SPRITSAIL BOATS AT SCITUATE.—On Aug. 7 the p stponed 
race of July 31 was sailed at Scituate with 14 entries, The 8-mile 
course was triangular, the wind was fresh N.H., start was made at 
3:30 and . Hidson’s boat finished at 4:57 with Geo, F. Edson’s second, 
The first prize was a silver bowl, the second $9, third #4, fourth Ho, 
ies . The judges were Frederick Stanley, John H. Smith and 

aa. Je 3, 


BUFFALO Y. C, CRUISE.—The cruise of the Buffalo Y, C. this 
ear Will be to Port Dover, the Alarm, Jewett, Sylvia, Curlew, 
Park, Emma and Walrus taking part. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


LARCHMONT Y. C. OYSTER BOAT RAOE.—The Larchmont 
¥. C. will hold a race for oyster boats on Aug 21, starting at 10:30 
A. M., overa 12-nile course from Larchmont around the red buoy off 
Execution, Matinuicock buoy, astakeboat off Captain's Island, and 
finishing between Sands Point and Execution. The boats must be 
oyster boats engaged in the business and not used for taking out 
parties. They will be diyided into three classes, cabin sloops, open 
sloops, catrigged boats, the prizes being $75 and $35 in first class, 
$50 and $30 in second class, $40 and $25in third class. Entries 
must be made on or before Aug. 20 to the Regatta Committee at 
Larchmont, giving exact length on load waterline. One man may 
be carried for every five feet of waterline length or fraction there- 
of, besides the captain. 

GENESTA AND IREX.—The two cutters have met twice lately. 
with the result each time that Genesta has been beaten, The first 
occasion was on July 28, the Royal Western Y. ©,, over a 40-mile 
course, in a fresh breeze of increasing strength. The times were: 
Trex, 4.47.20; Genesta, 4.57.45; Marjorie, 5.08.15. Next day they met 
again in the Port of Plymouth regatta, oyer a 36-mile course, in a 
heavy sea and strong blow, Wendur, May and Neptune, all in Class 
Saeee. ale in. Irex lead all day, gaining steadily, the finish 

1 nme: 


Je OMA rh eeaea asics ees 40) “Wend oy. Set ce ees 2 41 18 
Genesta... 1200 380 May .2.....1 ot Rtg Fuk oe 2 58 05 
Marjorie. . acaba 29240 Neptune,............5 Not timed. 


OBITUARY—CHAS. A. MINTON,—On Sunday morning last at 
his residence in New York, Mr. Chas. A- Minton died very suddenly 
at the age of 61. Mr. Minton has jong been known to yachtsmen 
as the Secretary of the New York Y. C., which position he held for 
fifteen years, having been a member for eighteen years. He was 
also known asa writer and an authority on financial matters, as 
well as a genial companion and good friend. 


SANDY BAY Y. C.—An open regatta was sailed off Rockport on 
August 2, the course being a triangular one of 6 miles, sailed twice 
over for the first and second classes and once for the third class. 
The boats were to start_at 1:30 P.M., but the race was delayed 
half an hourin hopes that a breeze might spring up. The only 
restrictions were as to sails, mainsail, jib and topsail being al- 
lowed for sloops and mainsail only for catrigs, The start was 
made in a dead calm, but within half an hour a fair sailing breeze 
from the northwest prevailed, which graduallyincreased through 
the race. The following is a summary of the official report of the 
judges, the reports in the daily papers being incorrect: 

FIRST GLASS—25 TO S0PT. 


ength. Elapsed. Corrected. 
Black Cloud, Brown & Wheeler..... 25.00 8 08 05 2 29 36 
Atalanta, I. R. Thomas.............. 28.04 3 10 40 2 86 12 
Eugenia, I. 8. Palmer....-..,...-....26.06 3 14 3 2 38 00 
Ramble, J, J, Henry......222.....2.., 27.00 3 15 09 3 39 09 
VS TAs oe tah Ok Roar t see hiee cP 27.06 Withdrawn. 


SECOND OLAgss—21 TO 25FT. 


Louette, L, M. Haskins..,....... ».---21.08 3 06 02 2 22 44 
Petrel, H. H. Paul......... ...0-00--- 21.05 3 07 Il 2 23 29 
Expert, -L,.Whitcomb.............0... 23.00 3 08 65 227-39 
Sea Bird, O. Li: Jay.-2.......5.0.6 ses, 23.01 3 09 05 2127 57 
Kapty we Daanelles seer se yaa 23,08 withdrew. 
Good Luck, J, B. Farrell........ Setar Us withdrew. 
Silver Cloud, J, McLaughlin...... 1-4 421,06 withdrew. 
SCONES a. eco aeupede aad or alee sk 21.00 withdrew. 
WEDGE WVaREL rs a Seeicien sine os oein 21.00 withdrew. 
POseys Grant hielo, atte e uiaa yp 22.06 withdrew, 
MENG, Be pigs dae ORES; Gon waste ec mene 21.02 withdrew. 


First prize, $12, Louette; second, $8, >etrel; third, $5, Expert. 
THIRD CLASS—UNDER 21FT, ? 


Em Bll Bye, P.M. Bond.-......,..,.. 19.05 1 47 04 1 23 30 
Wactor, J: Hildreth... ee ee 17.05 1 49 51 1 24 18 
Wespens ids. tee: aia been eae tee on 19.08 1 55 05 131 45 
Lark, McKimney,.........-..2......1,.18.06 2 02 O4 1 37 a7 
First prize, $12, Em Ell Eye; second, $8, Victor; third, $5, Vesper. 


J nes Pee Aborn, chairman; Chas. H. Maynard Hull Y. C.; 
pee srapia Melvin Haskell, E. L. Rowe and Henri Wood, Sandy 
By wv. O. 


THE RACE FOR THE YORBHS PRIZES.—This race, post- 
poned from July 17, was sailed on Aug. 3, in a heavy N. W. wind 
and rough water, in which many of the yachts were disabled, The 
race was open to yachts under 28ft., with one class of 20 to 28ft, 
and one under 20ft. The course was: From judges’ boat to flag 
boat off Stone Beacon, to Squam red buoy, leaving it on port, 
thence to Essex outer black buoy, bearing west northwest, leaving 
it on starboard, thence to stakeboat bearing northeast by west, 
leaving it on starboard, thence to Squam red buoy, leaving it on 
starboard, thence to Essex outer black buoy, leaving it on star- 
board, thence to stakeboat, leaving it on starboard, thence leay- 
ing Squam red buoy on starboard, to finish line from judges’ boat 
to flagboat. Distance, 14 nautical miles. The race was to start at 
11:30 and to be finished at sunset, but it was 12:14 before the start 
was signaled. Before the start Victor drove her mast through her 


bottom, and Em-Ell-Hye also met with an accident. Thesum- |, 


mary Was; 


FIRST CLASS. 
beneias Elapsed. Corrected. 
NGI Z71O< MCD aya lass beans. pice sectetin Seile 26.05 2 27 50 2 23°09 
EAH Bribes eh ele mite cette «oe cllalni die PNia = tas 28.01 2 14 20 2 12 06 
IBARDETEE aoe. s eee es le nle lee sees 25.02 2 25 00 218 29 
VAs a ae Oe ict CAAA 23.03 2 52 30 2 42 55 


Black Cloud, Silver Cloud, White Wings, Petrel, Good Luck, 
Tyrant, Treposa, Adele, Iola, withdrawn, 
SECOND CLASS. 


Lark. rss. eer to th peaclti pace bei mt or 18.06 3 18 07 3 4 12 
TIOSiAs een es desea nicest stele 18.08 3 08 85 2 50 03 
SBChiISl Vai ts se ices to he ee 19.00 8 09 25 2 51 88 


several yachts were 
. L. Cunningham, F. E 


CATBOAT RACING IN BUZZARD’S BAY.—An open race for 
catboats owned in Marion and Mattapoisett was sailed in Marion 
Harbor on Aug, 5,. There was a triangular course of 9 miles for 
boats under 18ft., and one of 6 miles for boats under 14ft. There 
was 4 strong southwest wind. The eighteen starters were: 

FIRST CLASS. 
Deneth, Elapsed. Corrected. 


Mascotte, J. Loring..,......-.....14..8 : Disqualified. 
Calypso, O. Delano...-....-.-.+------- 16.11 138 17 1 37 34 
Music, G. Arye ee yon doen aon 16.10 Withdrew, 
Grace, W. G. Preston....... -..:+.+ - 15.09 1 41 55 1 40 25 
Tottie,— Borden..............- any 15.04 1 43 51 bs ie 
Misics dei ak awe esse elges areal os 15.04 Withdrew. 
rat: hn WV an eee ese winole lth nee 14.09 1 88 Al 1 36 41 
Mast) James lark wg oeiieeeiabee cor 14.08 1 4215 1 40 02 
Juanita, F. & W. P. Robins.....-.... 14.02 1 39 10 1 36 37 
SECOND CLASS. 
Nancy, J. Pagram......... Peeps one 3.02 12413 Nottaken 
Angelica, EH, Luce....,-.-.-.+ ees La te 13; 1 13 05 1 12 40 
Skip Jack, W. Austin......:.00e0+-+ 1209 #411209 11138- 
fy — SACOM s5.\prs. eee ne aorta see 12.00 1 09 18 1 08 25 
Junebug, Clarice, . 0... 228 iaesaes 1.1 1 10°38 1 09 4 
Swan, J. Clark, Ji.....--.s0s--02 coves 11.09 1 09 1 1 08 5 
Whisper, J. Austin............--..-16 THOR HOO amos at 
In the fivst class the Mascotte was disqualified for having fouled 


both the judges’ boat and the stakeboat. The weather was too 
heavy for Music, Elsie and Nameless, so they withdrew after the 
first half of the race. Juanita took first prize, Crab second and 
Calypso third. In second class Elf finished first, and Swan and 
‘Whisper second and third respectively. The prizes were $9, $3 and 
$1 in each class.—POTLBAD. 


THE CORLETT-TOMLIN MATCHES.—The third race between 
these boats is off, the owner of the Tomlin declining to sail. 


NEWARK Y. G. ANNUAL REGATTA.—The Newark Y, C. 
will hold its 4th annual sweepstakes regatta, open to all yachts, 
on September 20, over the regular club course in Newar Bay, 
starting at Uldrich’s Bay Shore House at lo’clock, The classes 
are: First class, cabin sloops; second class, jib and mainsail, 
19ft. and over; third class, jib and mainsail, under 19ft.; fourth 
class. catboats. 17ft. and oyer; fifth class, catboats, under 19ft. 
Entrance fee $3 for each class, the winners to take the entire 
amount. For Classification the waterline measurement will be 
used. In addition to the sweepstakes special prizes will be given 
by the club as follows: $10 for the yacht making the best actual 
time; $5 for yacht making second best actual time; $5 for yacht 
making the worst actua] time, and a special prize for the yacht 
making bestcorrected time. Time allowance will be one minute 
to the foot, 10-mile course. There are no restrictions as to sails or 
ballast to be carried by yachts, All the entries are to be made to 
Chairman Adams, of the Berane Committee, before 12 o'clock, on 
Saturday, September 18, at 746 Broad street, Newark. ‘The Regatta 
Corr ee are A. F. Adams, Edward Hinderling and Joseph W. 
Williams. 


[Ave, 12, 1886. 


SWEEPSTAKES AT LARCHMONT.—On Aug. 21, a sweep- 
stakes race of open jib and mainsail boats under 20ft. will besailed 
off Larchmont, the entrance fee being $100 and the allowance 2m. 
per foot, Hntries must be made and stakes deposited with 

*, J, M. Sawyer, 85 South street, not later than Aug. 18. - 


SHREWSBURY RIVER RACES.—Two races were sailed on 
Aug. 5 and 6, resulting as follows: 


FIRST GLASS. 
Aug, 5, Aug. 6. 
s Elapsed. Corrected. Hlapsed. Corrected, 
Nestle Nigh, Dr. Boyd.1 54 00 1 54 00 2 35 25 235° 25 
Etelka, Fred Degraw..1 54 23 1 54 08 2 82 06 2 31 55 
SECOND GLASS. 
Fern, Bracken Bros....1 49 10 1 49 10 2 23.85 2 23 35 
Little Spot, F. Smith..1 51 48 1 51 20 2 27 O1 2 26 36 


COLUMBIA Y. GC. SECOND PENNANT REGATTA—On Aug, 
8 the second pennant regatta of the Columbia Y. C. was sailed over 
a triangular course on the Hudson River, as follows: From astake- 
boat opposite the club house at Highty-sixth street and North 
River, thence to stakeboat off One Hiundredth street, thence to a 
stakeboat anchored near New Jersey shore, opposite club house, 
thence to a stakeboat off Seyenty-fourth street and thence back to 
starting point. The following yachts started at 4:10 in a strong 
N.E. wind, with rain: 

CLASS A—OABIN YACHTS. 


. Length. 
TNT WB) N55 oer’ Davad WieGhynns: 1 nsessa~ eteereer eee -08 
Trio. .., -:.+1.+- »,++- Varley .& McKeever s......; Tene ey . 29.00 
Witiadi ele. ae $5550 VY CRS aIMeSs GPRACEM sietulJoueenee 28.03 
wr CLASS B—OPEN YACHTS. 
VOT tether pene Dietze&, Greers on. wreeksass. ss nessa 
Curlew: yeieeressesi te ohn. Dewis) Jric..k aoe see 221.10 
CLASS C—CATBOATS. 
Wenanes shapes sere Christian H. Krusé...........0... 0. 19.10 
Anna Bella....... .... Geo. W. Pinchbeck............, ...--- 19.10 
IS Ve tea cen Cas RUSSsel el ie. boone ial a ells ey ce 


QUEBEC Y. C. REGATTA.—The races for the_Commodore’s 
and Vice-Commodore’s trophies of the Quebec Y- GC. for yachts 


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free to a buoy opposite Baumont, and a heat home. The times at 
the turn were: = hi 

Ine die iet respon esas etic! iP AS OOM ORD TEV ae tex eat eee bogs »o.l 44 30 
Montagnais...... ......... 14315 Kathleen,..,-...,.......... 1 44 45 
a a eee en ..1 4430 Tolanthe..... neh bet aamaet ie 1 45 30 
Wanderer,........ vee 1 44 30 Ripple......... sideveeesessl 46/00 

The times at the finish were: 

Kathleen......... serene 6437 OOD In ethan fee oes eel] Bee 3 56 30 
Ospreyses 2 sisniced ses dyed SrivOD. Tolantheryapeciccesc orale 3 58 00 
1S4501 0) Leaner oop sepa upunols aes 3.55 00 Wanderer.,..-....s-0----0> 4 01 00 
Hgts a Sp a nO Ab, Taw hae 3 54 00 


NEW HAVEN Y. 0. CRUISH.—The yachts of the New Haven 
Y. OC. were ready on August 7 for a start on the annual cruise, but 
the bad weather kept them in harbor oyer Sunday. 


RACE AT SEWAREN.—On Aug. 2aTrace was sailed over a 15 
mile course on Staten Island Sound opposite Sewaren, N. J.. with 
7 starters, the wind being N. W.a good sailing breeze. Emma 
and Alice won in Class A, and Laura in class B, 


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ees eraytish, frogs or minnows. Find the rocks where the 

ass lie, if there are rocks, or try the ledges near the dam. 


FOREST PRESDRVE (X.Y. Z., Keeseville, N. Y.).—The Now York 
forest preserve as named in the law is as follows: “All the lands 
now owned or which may hereafter be acquired by the State of 
New York, within the counties of Clinton, excepting the towns of 
‘Altona and Dannemora, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Her- 
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Forest Preserve.” 


: §.D. B.—1. Lwas fishing a fewdays ago, and, following up the 
stream until there was scarcely any water in it, [found the trout 
were 8) I hooked three through the head, killing them, and 
found them full of spawn. Their lengths were 2, and 2'4in. 
Would they have grown any larger in the scarcity ot water? 
not this rather small-sized trout to spawn? 2. Do rainbow trout, 
and they oul. have a red slash under the neck? Ans, 1, The 
were sinall fish to spawn, and possibly would haye grown. Sma 
streams produces h. These would not have spawned before 
October or November. 2. The Salmo purpuratus, called rainbow 
pesthi and other popular names, has a red slash such as you de- 
scribe. 

F. W. R., Fort Shaw, M. T.—1. Will you kindly detail the quali- 
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bred”? 2 A. claims that there are no thoroughbred trotters on 
the American turf. In how far is he correct? He maintains that 
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term “standard-bred”? Ans. 1. Strictly"speaking, a horse to be 
thoroughbred must trace in all lines to Oriental ancestors, but for 
practical purposes a horse is considered thoroughbred in whiose 
pedigree no cold cross nor unknown element appears later than the 
sixth generation back of him. Of course, the contamination, once 
started, never stops, but after five generations have ae it be- 
comes so diluted that it is not considered to disqualify. 2. The 
term may be applied to a runner if he possesses the necessary qual- 
ification, as above; but not from any record or lineage as a trotter. 
3, The Breeders’ Association’s adopted standard reads: Im order 
to define what constitutes a trotting-bred horse, and to establish a 
breed of trotters on a more intelligent basis, the folowing rules 
are adopted to control admission to records of pedigrees, en 
an animal meets the requirements of admission and is duly regis- 
tered, it shall be Songer as a standard trotting-bred animal: 
First—Any stallion that has, himself, a record of two minutes and 
thirty seconds (2:30) or better; provided any of his get has a record 
of 240 or better; or provided his sire or his dam, grandsire or 
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Minot’s Land and Game Birds..,..........., 8 00. 
Native Sonf Birds. 20.9.2... cks eee nena ees is) 
Naturalists’ Guide, Maymard..............--. 2 00 
Natural History of Birds............5.....05- 8 00 
Samuel’s Birds of New England..........-.. 4 00 
Shore Bindse COME Bee te vdte sn das agentes 15 


BOATING AND YACHTING. 


A Canoe Trip, or a Lark on the Water...... 
Around the World in the Yacht Sunbeam.. 
Boat Racing, Brickwood. : 
Boating Trip on New England Rivers....... 
Canoe and Boat Building for Amateurs, W. 

BES Tepes fee an Sian ltaclocct ep ets nae 
Canoe and Camp Cookery, Seneca........... 
Canc TandlingoCs Bey aux, = 
Canoeing in Kanuckia, Norton & Halberton 
Canoe and Camera........ ‘ os 
Canoe, Voyage of the Paper, Bishop's... 
Cruises in Small Yachts................, 


bt t9 Co 


feb ft pt pd 


Four Months in a Sneakbox, 
Frazar’s Practical Boat Sailing.............. 
NMLaMOROTUISES. cen ae. see eee ade eh cea s 
Model Yachts and Boats, Grosvenor......... 
Paddle and Portage......... fee ceeppe ures ae 
Practical Boat Sailing, Davies..........--... 
Practical Boat Building, Nelson.......-..... 
The America’s Cup, paper 50; cloth.......,.. 
The Canoe Aurora, Dr. C. A. Neidé.....:::.. 
Vacation Cruising, Rothrick................. 
Yacht Architecture, Dixon Kemp.......... ¥ 
Yacht and Boat Sailing, Kemp..........-.... 
Yachts, Small, C. P. Kunhardt...........-. nif 
Yachtsman’s Guide, Patterson...... eh eR: 
Yachtsman’s Manual and Handy Book...... 


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CAMPING AND TRAPPING. 


Adventures in the Wilderness............... 
Amateur Trapper, paper 50e.; bds..... ...... 
Camps and Tramps in the Adirondacks, 

Northrup...... fe Ae eat ls name: AORN 


Three in Norway, or Rifle, Rod and Gun in 
INPUTS PR ha halle eel eae ye Se ea aie 1 %5 
Camps in the Rockies, Grohman............. 1%5 
Camp Life in the Wilderness............<..-. 30 
Camping and Cruising in Florida, Henshall 1 50 
Canoe and Camp Cookery, by “‘Seneca”..... 1 00 
Complete American Trapper, Gibson........ 00 
HARNSe OT OA DIRE enka cea an hilees tee Geet 1 25 
How to Camp Out, Gould....,....... ..1..... "5 
How to Hunt and Trap, Batty’s..-..-........ 1 50 
Rustling in the Rockies. .....-..-2. 2.2... ceeu, 1 00 
Trapper’s Guide, by S. Newhouse, 8vo.,illus., 1 50 
HUNTING—SHOOTING. 
Across Country Wanderer................... 5. 00 
American Sportsman, The, Lewis......,.... 2 50. 
Breech-Loader, Modern, Gloan, illus..-..... 1 25 
_ Crack Shot (The Rifle), “Barber,” illus...... aD. 
Dead Shot (The Gun), illus. ..............65. 1 25 
Down the West Branch, by Capt. Farrar.... 1 25 
Field, Cover and Trap Shooting............. . 200 
Frank Forester’s Sporting Scenes and Char- 
acters, 2 vol., cloth.... : a bba TG AtEm rash 4 00 
Frank Forester’s Manual for Young Sports- 
MESIICTICS eve yes tote ie meee cee ee TOY 
Frank Forester’s Fugitive S. Sketches, pa.. 1 00 
How I Became a Crack Shot, Farrow........ 1 00 
How I Became aSportsman....-.,. ......-.. 2 40 
Hunting and Hunters of all Nations, Frost. 1 50 
Hunting Trips of a Ranchman, Roosevelt.. 3 50 
Hurlingham Gun Club Rules................. 25 
Instructions in Riflé Firing, by Capt. Blunt. 2 00 
Nimrod in the North, Schwatka............. 2 50 
Poems of the Rod and Gun, McLellan....... 2 00 
Rifle Practice, Wingate. ....2.........-..--.. 1 50 
Rod and Gun in California....---.,...-.2.... 1 50 
STE OUSI = tLe Walser eee een ome a 50 
Shooting, Dougall...2..-2. 002. cece cece ees ~ 800 
Shooting on the Wing............ 0.0.2.2. .2s, 75 
Sport, Wox Hunting, Salmon Fishing, etc., 
7B SA Ven POL. LLINS ence eens ak 7 50 
Sport with Gun and Rod, cloth.............. . 10 00 
Sport with Gun and Rod, new, plain edition. 5 00 
~, Embossed leather.......-...... Ba ae ey . 15.00 
Sporting Adventures in the Far West....... 1 60 
_ Still-Hunter, Van Dyke............... Ay ea 2 00 
_ Stephens’ Lynx Hunting,....... an for, ales" 
Stephens’ Fox Hunting............. 0 re a 
~ Stephens’ Young Moose Hunters.....- 7 = HM5O. 
‘The Gun and Its Development, Greenet 2-50 


Wild Animals and Birds, their Haunts and 
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GUIDE BOOKS AND MAPS, 


Lake, pape oes Clothe ee Pe ah 00 

Farrar’s Pocket Map of Moosehead Lake... 50 
Farrar’s Pocket Mapof Rangeley Lake R’g’n 50 
Florida Annual... -/.....---.655 Bx CD 50 
Guide Book and Map of Dead River Region 50 
Guide to Adirondack Region, Stoddard .... 2h 
Map of reer edge! Sk FRBSTOME cols te cscs. css 50 
Map of Northern Maine, Steele........,..... 1 00 
Map of the Indian River, Florida, Le Baron, 

strong linen paper, $3; plain............... 2 
Map of the Thousand Islands............,... 50 
Map of the Yellowstone Park......-......... 2 50 
Muskoka and Northern Lakes of Canada... 1 00. 
HORSE, 
American Roadsters and Trotting Horses... 5 00 
Boots and Saddles, Mrs. Custer.......... Pore GH 
Boucher’s Method of Horsemanship......... 1 00 
Bruce’s Stud Book, 3 vols........ .......4, .-» 30 00 
Dadd’s American Reformed Horse Book, 8vo 2 50 
Dadd’s Modern Horse Doctor, 1?mo.,......... 50 
Horses, Famous American Race........,.... fi) 
Horses, Famous American Trotting......... 75 
Horses, Famous, of America...-......-...... 1 50 
How to Ride and School a Horse...) 1... 00 
Jenning’s Horse. Training..............2...2, 1 25 
Mamial of the Horse...) 00.0... ee ee ees ee 25 
Mayhew’s Horse Doctor.......-,....... Pe tO 
Mayhew’s Horse Management .... 3 00 
McClure’s Stable Guide............- 1 00 
Rarey’s Horse Tamer .............. 50 
Riding and Driving-.....,............ 5 ny 20 
Riding Recollections, Whyte Melville’s..... 3 00 
Stonehenge, Horse Owner’s Cyclopedia...... 35 
Stonehenge on the Horse, English edit'n,8yo 8 50 
Stonehenge on the Horse, Amer. ed.,12mo.. 2 00 
The Book of the Horse....,-:.......-.......- 8 00 
Veterinary Dictionary, Going................ 2 00 
Wallace’s American Stud Book..........._.. 10 00 
Wallace’s American Trotting Register,2 vols 20 00 
Woodruft’s Trotting Horses of America.... 2 50 
Youatt on the Horse.....-... 0... 0... ees 2 00 
KENNEL. 

| American Kennel, Burges............ ...4<.. 3 00 
British Dogs, Dalziel... 3.... 0.0.00. 202.001.5008 4 00 
Dog, Diseases of, Dalziel,..................... 80 
Dog, Diseases of, Hi... en... ee eee ee 2 00 
Dog Breaking, Floyd.. a2 J 4ibac apa sBun eee 50 
Dog Breaking, by Holabird................... 25 
Dog Breaking, Hutchinson.........,......... 3 00 
Dog, the Dinks, Mayhew and Hutchinson... 3 00 
Dog Training ys. Breaking, Hammond...... 1 00 
Dogs and Their Doings, Morris.............. 1 75 


Dogs of Great Britain, America, and other 


Countries....... Ss EN hie es SE a ioe 2 00 
Dogs, Management of, Mayhew, 16mo....... 45 
Dogs, Points. of Judging..........2..-...: yur 50 
Dogs, Richardson, pa. 30c.; cloth..........-.. 60 
Dogs and Their Ways, Williams............. 1 25 
Decswnd thet? wpliesy ssa. cee 15 
Dogs, Their Management and Treatment in 

Disease, by Ashmont.....-... DPR as ape eca oe 2 00 
Englishe Dogges Reprint of 1576......... era 50 
English K. C. 8. Book, Vol L,....-.........., 5 00 
English K. C. 8. Book, Vols. III. toTX.,each 4 50 


English K, C. 8. Book, Vols. XI. to XII.,each 4 50 


Glover's Album, Treatise on Canine Diseases 50 
Our Friend the IGEN Soe) esas terres. 8 00 
Practical Kennel Guide, Stables............. 1 50 
Setter Dog, the, Layerack.................... 3 00 
Stonehenge, Dog of British Islands.......... 6 00 
The Dog, by Idstone.......0...000.0. 004045 1 25 


American Boy’s Own Book Sportsand Games 2 00 
-Athletic Sports for Boys, bds. 75c.; cloth.... 1 00 
Boy’s Treasury of Sports and Pastimes, etc. 2 00 
Cassell’s Book of Sports,and Pastimes...... 3 00 
HOGMODSS aoe Mies saree nike ost ome 20 
BASH VVARIS ths Paes op eitedioses ee 50 
Hands at Whist....... Sys pan 50 
_-| Instruction in the Indian Club Eixercis “ 25, 
Skane: a2 big ee ay ee Se A he bt ee 25 
Stonehenge, Encyclopedia of Rural Sports. 7% 50 
Whist for Beginners........ ........c0i sees en 50 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
A Naturalist’s Rambles About Home, Abbott 1-50 
Adventures of a Young Naturalist...... mt (6) 
Amateur Photographer,............2.......44 00. 
Animal Plagues, Fleming.................... 4 80 
Antelope and Deer of America.............. 2 50 
Atlas of Jersey Coast...) a eceeeeeceeetcse 1 50 
Black Hills of Dakota, Ludlow, quarto, cloth 
Government report.....-.:.ssscee-cceeeueee 2 50 
Common Objects of the Seashore............ 50 
Mastward Hole. 3282 gecesi. wees eke ah 1 25 
Historical and Biographical Atlas of New 
JOLSCYaCOAS tReet es salle ems sitadsc leds repe 5 00 
How to Make Photographs......... pe dee 1 00 
Humorous Sketches, Seymour............... 6 00 
Insects Injurious to Vegetation Pe eet ee 6 50 
Eee mimge On Gal OMP pee arent ree in ele ote te 1 00 
Life and Writings of Frank Forester, 2 vols. 
[Svinte eA Ree ee = 6 1.50 
ammals ef New York, paper $4; cloth.... 5 00 
Manard’s Manual of Taxidermy............. = 
Manton’s Taxidermy WithoutaTeacher.... 50 
North American Insects.........-.......... 1 
Old St. Augustine, Pla., illus..... .. 1 
Packard’s Half-Hours With Insects 2 
IPISHOMEDING ss gucy vies beet iea tetas 
Photography for Amateurs............ 
Practical Forestry, by Fuller................ 
PEactical Taxidermy and Home Decoration, 

EOD Yee acy pete Bede na te Ena «Rete eo oe 1 
Practical Orange Culture.................... 1 00 
Practical Poultry Keeping.:.,............... 2 00 
Randall’s Practical Shepherd................ 2 00 

| Sportsman’s Gazetteer, Hallock.............. 3 00 
Sportsman’s Hand Book, Col. Horace Park. 1 00 
Studies in Animal Life, Lewis..............; 
PhesWorester, byw Browne. essa, eon ke. hon 10 00 
The Northwest Coast of America.......... ~ 20 00 
The Taxidermists’ Manual, Brown...... .... 1 00 
Wild Flowers of Switzerland................ 15 00 
Wild Woods Life, Farrar.............. i le cht 
Wilson’s Noctes Ambrosiane, by Prof. Wil- 

son, J. G. Lockhardt, James Hoge and Dr. 

Maginn, 6 yols., crown 8vo., cloth, $9.00; 
pea” CONPeae See eid se ete, cal ae pe 18 
Woodcraft, by Nessmuk,...-.......... re. ead 
oods and Lakes of Maine........-......... 3 
Youatt on Sheep......... ES BRE Se Fis al h 


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YACHT CANNON. 


} With each gun is furnished 

a& canvas cover, wiping rod, 
gun brush, loader, capper 
and deecapper, two brass 
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98 152% 115,00 125.00 
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a 18 in. %#%in, $€5.00 $70.00 
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CHAS. C. HUTCHINSON, All the leading deal- rs in Sporting 
126 Commercial sti. and Yaehting Goods. 


CHICAGO: 
SHELTON BRASS HARDWARE CO. 
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: “Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE. 


1, The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded, 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike, 
8, The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish, 
5. The Robin and the Pewee, 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 
7, The Shrike and the Hawk, 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one 4 picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. Price 10 cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
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Combined Tool. ee6|8 2 g Bg hae Ee 
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= ALSO CLOTHING FOR 


Civil ngineers, Surveyors, Ranchmen, 
Miners, Lumbermen, Ete., 


is our Skeleton fé 
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weighs but 15 |N 


Manuf, from Best CORDUROY, MACKINTOSH, | oz. Will mail 

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: CANVAS, MACKINAW, LEATHER, Etc. Send ag Deena: ij 
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Corduroy, Canvas Horsehide, Dogskin, Sheep- 
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OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR SPORTSMEN 


Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts and Equip- 
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Hasturn Agents: A,G. SPALDING & BROS,, 241 Broad N. 
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SPORTSMAN’S 


Camping or Fishing Tents 
OF ALL KINDS, SHAPES AND SIZES. 


Yacht and Canoe Sails of most approved styles. 
Also awnings for store fronts, windows, yacht boats, 
ete. New style of Canoe Tents made at tow figures. 
Flags, Burgees and covers of all kinds. Camp 
Stoves, Camp Chairs, Sacking Bottoms, Hammocks, 
all kinds of Fancy Tents, and in fact anything made 
from canvas when an intelligent description is given 
of what may be needed. My beautifully illustrated 
circular now ready. Send stamp for price list. Ad- 
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NOR- 


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OPIES WANTED.-—JAN. 4, 11, 18 and 25. FEB. 1, 
March 8 and Sept. 13, 1883: Feb. 7 and 14, Mareh 
6, 1884. Weare short of these issues, and would be 


York City. * -mar26,tf 


WANTED. 


Bear, Buffalo, Deer, Wolves, Foxes, Spotted Cats, 
Ciyit Cats, Lynx, Panthers, Antelope, Otter, Beay- 
ers and other animals and birds of all kinds. Ad- 
dress D. H. TALBOT, Sioux City, Ia. 


Sor Sale. 


Bais POLES. —25,000 BAMBOO FISHING 
poles, 12, 13, 14 and 15ft., in bundles of 50. for 
sale at 29 Burling Slip, N. Y., by BURDETT & 


DENNIS. jy8,tt 
QU Al Season re-opens 
s 


LIVE Sept. ist. Please 


send orders at once to insure prompt delivery. 
E. B. WOODWARD, Commission Merchant, 174 
Chambers st., N. Y. 
a 
GRAND GAME FARM FOR SALE. CON- 
tains 1,000 acres, nice house, fields contain 
deer, turkey, quail, snipe, woodcock, etc. Every 
field well watered. Farm fenced, 600 acres open. 
Address SPORTSMAN, Nottoway C. H., Va. A 
big bargain; $5,600. _ 1t 


OR SALE._NEW .32-40 BALLARD (UNION 
Hill); also .22-cal. Stevens. Bargain. 
P. UHLER, 62 West 127th st., N. Y. 


= 


OR SALE.—RED FOXES, 6 MOS. OLD, IN 
ME fine condition. F.1,, Box 925, Bip bamveerk 
ass. 


$450; will sell at $225. 
EVEREDT LANE, 110 Summer st., Boston, 
JY69, 


OR SALE.-ONE COW AND ONE BULL 

moose, 14 mos. old. Hor particulars address 

FREDERICK COLE, Bathurst, New re Se 
auga,: 


Su the Sind, 


Memphis and Avent Kenuel, 


IN THE STUD. 


The four field trial and bench show winners that 
‘annot be equalled in America. 

Champion PAUL GLA DSTONE, fee $50. 

Champion RODERIGO, fee $75. 

REBEL WiND’EM, winner English Derby, 
plood brother of Count Noble, fee $50. 

CANADA PEG, bred by Dr. N. Rowe, National 
Derby winner, fee $50. 

Broken dogs for sale. : 

Address J. M. AVENT, Hickory Valley, Tenn , or 
MEMPHIS & AVENT KENNEL, Memphis, Tenn. 


FOREST CITY KENNELS. 
St. Bernards and English Pugs. 


IN THE STUD. 

rough-coated St. Bernard Cesar 
fee $25, Bnglish pug Sam; fee $10, 
‘Address with stamp, Portland, Me. 


Champion 
(A.K R. 22); 
Pups for sale. 


SMALL IMPORTED, PRIZE PUG DOG 


Particulars, pedigree and references bo FRANK 
QUINBY, P, D. Box 655, N. ¥. Civy, Stud fee, $10. 
may20,tf 


Ht the Stud. 


IN STUD. 


DEERHOUNDS. 
Champion Chieftain, Fee $50. 
Champion Bran, - <~ 25, 

FOX-TERRIERS. 
Belgrave Primrose, Fee $15. 
Mixture = = ae 15. 

BULLDOGS. 

Ch. Robinson Crusoe, Fee $25. 
Champion Tippoo,' - ss 2b 
Champion Romulus, ee 20. 

HILLSIDE KENNELS 

] 

LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


The “Boss” in Stud, 


Services limited to ten approved bitches, at $50 
each, A. K.R°2218. His ancestors all champion 
and show dogs, As a stud dog he cannot be ex- 
celled, his get being very large and finely marked. 

Boss’ Record.—Vhe. at New York in 1885, as a 
puppy. In 1886, 2d prize N, E. K. Club at Boston. 

e also took 2d prize in open class and special prize 
as the best American bred mastuf at the Westmin- 
ster K. C., New York, 1886. - 

Boss is a large dog, weighing upward of 180 Ibs.; 
is good in skull, with grand body, legs, feet and 
bone.—Am. Field, April 8, 1886. 

In mastiffs there was but one new one of any pre- 
tension and that was Boss. He possesses length of 
body with great substance, and is perfectly sound 
in limbs.—Sporting Life, March 31. 1886. 

A few choice pups of great promise for sale, sired 
by Boss out of equally grand females, with best of 
pedigree and markings. . 

Also a pair of Great Danes, 5 mos. old, marked 
alike white and blue; great beauties. Pair $50; 
others from $15 to $20 each, 

J. L. WINCHELL, 


jy1,té. Fair Haven, Vermont, 


Gusas 1 Beonahuwu 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu @x Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F, T. Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A,, Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35, A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


CHAMPION LAVERACK SETTER 


ROCKINGHAM, 


The acknowledged best English setter in America, 
and a grand field dog. Will be allowed to serve a 
limited number of approved bitches. Fee $50, 
FRANK WINDHOLZ, 
525 Sixth avenue, New York. 


MEMNON, 


Champion Greyhound of England and America, in 
the stud. Puppies for sale, 
TERRA COTTA KENNELS, Box 345, Toronto, Can. 


IN THE STUD. 
ENGLISH MASTIFF HERO III. 


Winner of first prize and special prize for the best 
dog or biteh, at Faatsre mt 


Pups for sale. For picture and pedigree, address 
VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, 


jvy15.8mos General Wayne, Deiaware Co Pa, 


Ghee Kennel, 


UGS FOR SALE—SEVERAL VERY FINE 

puppies; also brood bitches for sale. Prices 

low. Address ASHMONT KENNELS, No. 1101 
Tremont st., Boston, Mass. jy29,4t 


: 


K R SALE.W—MY (IRISH SETTER CASH 
(A. K.R, 2070), broken on ruffed grouse, wood- 
cock and quail. Sold for want of use. Will be 
shown on game. For particulars call on or ad- 
dress W. J. CARPENTER, M. D., Katonah, West- 
chester Co., N.Y. - jy29,4t 


1OCKER SPANIELS FOR SALE BY W. A. 
(Co SttaeRLAND, Cabin Hill, Del. Se ots 
dYsY,9 


ex Opal), now in 
whelp to Premier (Dashing Monarch ex Armida), 


very cheap t 
D. A. G 
Mass. 


th and nose. 
ee Eee naeealae field dog and recently sold 
dor a high figure. Address W, H. bre i 
Middletown, N. ¥; augs,2t 


Ohe Rerwiel, 
Rosecroft Kennels. 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Foreman ex Passion (Goodsell’s Prince ex Peb- 
ble) puppies for sale. Now booking orders for Fairy 
King (Plantagenet ex Jessie) ex Countess Floy 
(Count Noble ex Floy) puppies. Fairy King 
(Plantagenet ex Jessie) in the stud. Fee $55. 


Valuable Kennel For Sale. 


1, BEAUFORT, the best pointer living, 
2. NEVISON, champion mastiff of America. Win- 
; pee A forty ah prizes. 
3. , pure Laverack setter bitch; sire - 
sell’s Prince: dam. Pebble. “ ie ee 
Yale 


4. ELLE BELTON, English setter; si 
Belton; dam, Clara R. : latipes 
BEAUFORT stud fee, $50. 

NEVISON stud fee. $50. 
CHAS, H, MASON, 
tf 18 Bedford ave., Brooklyn, BH, D., N Y. 


Choice Cocker Pups, 


I, M. DEWEY, 


augl?,2t New Haven, Conn. 


ASSET HOUND PUPS FOR SALE.—I HAVE 
for sale three bitch pups, 14 weeks old, sire 
Nemours (A.K.R. 570), dam Fleur de Lis (A.K.R. 
2887. Price $10. MORRIS BURHANS, Barry- 
town, Dutchess Co., N. Y. 1t 


SS a 
OR SALE,—FOUR ENGLISH BEAGLE 
_hound pups, 5 mos. old, from the very, best 

strains of blood in the country. Full pedigree 

given. H. P,. HASTMAN, Lancaster, N, A Tt 


A BiG OF FEF. 

Beauty, liver and whité, Pansy B., liver and 
white, Phylis, black and white. The aboye are 
cocker spaniel bitches and will be sold cheap. 
Just the dogs you want for this fall shooting. 
For prices, pedigree and full particulars address 
FLEETFOOT KENNEL, E. L. Hitt, Manager, 
Delhi, Del. Co., N. Y. augl2,tt 


OR SALE,—FOUR ENGLISH BEAGLE 

_ bitch pups, 8 mos, old, partly trained, and 
pair of foxhounds that can’t be beat, 3 yrs. old, 
Sra handsome. In the stud—Beagle Riot, by J. 
N. Dodge’s Rattler--W arrior Rosey out of Spider 
Rowett’s Rally—imported Dolly, black, white and 
tan. Height 1244 inches. GEO. F. REED, Bar- 
ton, Vt. augl2,1t 


LUE BELTON PUPS FOR SALE, WHELPED 

June 10. Well grown and in fine condition, 

out of Queen Mab, she by Ted Liewellin, dam 

Blanche Lewis. SAMUEL PARKER, 476 Main 
street, Worcester, Mass, 1t 


NGLISH BEAGLE HOUNDS, AFTER 
this prices of stock will be a matter of cor- 

respondence. Now on hand good puppies at, $5. 

N. ELMORE, Granby, Conn. lt 


HOICE SETTER PUPPIES FOR SALE. 

Strong, handsome and healthy. By the field 

trial winner Gath’s Mark out of the first-class 

field bitch Katie. For pedigree and particulars 
address THOMAS ORGILL, Memphis, Se s 
auglZ,2 


At BULL-TERRIERS FOR SALE. 


Pure white, 8 mos. old, healthy, sound, perfectly 
house broken; will make a winner. Sire, cham- 
Dutch, Jr; dam, Little Nell, winner of the N, Y. 
Fanciers, 1886; Ist at Pittsburgh; 1st, Newark; Ist, 
New Haven; Ist and. cup at Boston. Address 
PEARLY WEBEKS, Haverhill, Mass. It 


OR SALE—THREE ENGLISH SETTER 

brood bitches with pedigrees. They are yard 

broken. They must be sold. W. JOHNSON, 
West Yarmouth, Mass. tt 


Buck COCKER SPANIEL PUPS, BY 
champion Black Silk ex Pauline Markham, 

for sale. Address CHAS. H, BAKER, §7Summer 

street, Boston, Mass. augl2,3t 


OX-TERRIERS.—I HAVE FOR SALE PUP- 

pies, sire Mixture (A.K.R. 2697), dam Fly 

(A.K-R. 3182); a fine litter. Address H. J.TOBEHY, 
P. O. Box 364, Hudson, N. Y. augl?,2t 


Oe SALE CHEAP.—A SETTER, BROKEN. 

Also fine Liewellin puppies and cockers. 

OAKDALE KENNEL, Westbrook, Conn. oer 
augl2, 


OR SALE.—BRACE OF POINTER 
pies, by champion Robert Le Diable ex 
Meteor’s Trinket, she. by champion Meteor— 
Trinket; dam of Trinket's Bang. JOHN W.HAR- 
RIS, 66 West Third st., Cincinnati, O. augl2,2t 


OR SALE.—KING DAN, (A.KCR. 2989), 17 
mos., a grand young pointer, broken, very 
fast, best of nose. Price reasonable. GHO. 
McNEIL, JR., 18 Moore st., New York. aug)2,2t 


OR SALE.-MY KENNEL OF SETTERS, 
retrievers, foxhounds, beagles and cockers. 
Any one in want of a good, reliable dog of either 
of the above breeds address A, McDONALD, 
Rockland, Me. aug12,10 


| es SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 


iG FIELD QUALITIES ARE WHAT YOU 
want, write to us. 


y champion } 5 
National Field Trials Derby of 1885, the grandest 


qualities of her grandsire old Gladstone If you 
want puny, guushy bench show ORE we are not 
o offer ser- 


: roMmmmMunicate with. 
the folks to com MIDDLE TENN. 
aug,3t 


vices in stud.of Gath’s Hope. 
KENNELS, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 
VOR SALE._FOXHOUND PUP, 3 MOS. OLD. 
cheap and a beauty; 4 Byron, 14 native stock. 
; iL, Ashburnham, Mass. aug5,3t 
TIGH BRED POINTERS AND SETTERS —WE 
breed and dispose of nothing but first-class 


dunbroken dogs and puppies, Address 
Oren aa TT KENNELS, South Norwalk, Conn, 


Che Rewnel, 
K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Eee tae and apterg Chemye nly, broken for field 
trials or private use, eference giyen. W. G. 
SMITH, Marydel, Md. x 


Irish Setters 


Under life insurance at $10 and upwards, by Chief 
out of Yoube, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thoroughiy broken on 
game and good-ones, Full explanation by circular. 
Both dogs in the stud at $25 to bitches of guaran- 
teed field quality CEN MAX WENZEL, 89 Fourth 
street, Hoboken, N. 


St. Bernards 


Of purest Swiss strain. Having purchased 
Mr. Hy. Schumacher's Kennel at Bern, 
Switzerland, I can furnish excellent puppies 
‘or grown stock, pedigrees are genuine, it 
being well known that Mr, Schumacher’s 


by dogs are of purest strain now in existence, 
. | “Apollo 


‘is in the stud, fee$roo, “ Apollo” 
has beaten all dogs in his class in Switzerland 
‘and America, including champions Don II, 
and ‘‘ Verone,”’ for specials, photos of Swiss 
dogs in groups or singly cabinet size 50 cts, 
each. Address with stamp, 


W. W. Tucker, 


P, O. Box 1338, N. Y. 


ANTED.—DOGS TO HANDLE ON QUAIL. 
Best of reference; satisfaction guaranteed. 

Address GEO. H. HILL, Miami Kennels, Madeira, 

Ohio, jy22,4mc 


Ravenswood Setter Kennels 


jy29,3t 


FOR SALE. 


The Harvard Kennels offer for sale two black and 
white bitches. 5 mos, old, vy the field trial winner 
Gus Bondbu out of one of the best Druid bitches 
living. Price low. Address A. M. TUCKER, 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


& 


ING CHARLES SPANTELS,—ANGORA KIT- 
\ tens.—We have the very best that can be ob- 
tained. Our stud dog, Duke, a full brother of 
champion Jumbo, is, without doubt. the stortest 
face dog in the world. Parties who may wish to 
buy a five spaniel or lovely long-haired kitten, ad- 
dress, KING GHARLHS KENNEL, No. 6 Second 
street, New York. y8,tf 


free run; caReCUy for fifty boarders. “D. F WIL- 
BUR, Prop.. 


a 
OR SALE.—ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 
pups, 2and 6 mos, old, out of good bunting 
stock. Price $10 and upward according to quality. 
G, L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass, jy22.3mo 


HAVE GOT FOR SALE A LOT OF 25 VERY 

fine rabbit hounds, well broke, in first-class con- 
dition, from 2 to4yrs. old. JONH T, SCHWACK, 
202 Broome street, New York city. jy§,3m 


TOR SALE.—A FEW VERY FIN® ENGLISH 
setters and pointers, thoroughly field trained. 
Only those wishing first-class dogs will address, 
GEO. W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass. jy8,2m 


Pointer Puppies For Sale. 


A dog and bitch, liver and white, 10 wks. old, by 
Bang Bang outof Fan Fan, I will 

dogs South to train for the field trials. For terms 
address J. N, LEWIS, Ramseys, N- J. jy32,8mo 


| pees SETTER PUPS, BY CHAMPION 
Dash III, out of a champion Leicester and Nelly 
bitch, WM. W. REND, & 


ilk street, Boston, Mass. 
-jy22,2mo 


| Oey cuss PION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 
Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 

Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 

rets, H.C. QRAFF, Kensington, Ohio, jy 22, tf 


FOR SALE. 

English setter pups, Dash III, stock; will be sold 
low. Address. H. HARTSHORN, 7i Blackstone 
st., Bo-ton, or Alfred G. Larkin, West ier ery iu 

JV<*; 


ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, f 
/ 237 S, Eighth St, Philadelphia, Pa. P 


T. PLEASANT KENNELS.—THE LARG- 

est in America For Sale—Two. first-class 
fox-terrier bitches, imported stock, one litter light- 
weight bull-terriers, one pointer dog, one Gordon 
setter bitch, one snow white light-weight bull-terrier 
dog. For particulars address. ri 
1, T, BROWNELL, Box 335, New Bedford, Mass. 


pc ES 
| aes SETTER PUPPIES, WHELPED — 


June 24, 1886, by Gun (Gladstone—May B,) out 
of Morning Star (Dashing Dan—Daisey Starlight), 
all black, white and tan and blue belton, Ready to 
ship when 6 wks. old; order now. For-pedigree 
and price address CHAS. YORK, 9 & 11 Granite 
Block, Bangor, Me, 


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' CONTENTS. 


EXPITORTAL. TH KENNEL. 
The President’s Vacation. Mastiff Character. 
Beach-Bird Shooting. The Mastiff Type. 
Tue SPORTSMAN TOURIST. RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
' Sam. Lovel’s.Camps—tir. Range and Gallery. 
NATURAL HisToRy. A Small-Bore Roti netnent: 
Cerros Island. The Trap. 
The Audubon Society. Reform in Tournaments. 
Gamn BaG AND GUN. Cleveland Cartridge Tourna- 
An Incident at Cro’s Nest. 
Reindeer in Alaska Snows, 
Habits of Ruffed Grouse. 
Woodcock Notes. 
Between Midnight and Dawn. 
-CAMP-Frre FULIOKERINGS. 
SrA AND Rivur FISHING. 
More Deep-Sea Hishine. 
Bluefish and Menhaden. 
St. Lawrence Anglers. 
OULTURE. 
American Fisheries Society. 
Tue KENNEL. 
Chieftain and Wanda. 
Co-operative Breeding. 
The Cache Creek Hunt. 
English Kennel Notes. 


ment. 

YACHTING. 

Fair Play at the Trial Races. 

The End of the Cruise. 

Lake Y. R. A. Cruise. 

-Hull Y. C. Open Regatta. 

American Y. 0. Regatta. 
CANOEING. 

The Winter Meet of the Canoe- 


me 
The Ni CG. A. and the Cruisers. 
Oakland C. C. Ladies’ Cruise. 
The A. C. A. Meet. 
A Bit of Every Day History. 
A Hop Trip on the Dela- 

war 
ares TO CORRESPONDENTS, 


BEACH-BIRD SHOOTING. 

| gee August days are bringing with them to the sandy 
beaches and wide salt marshes of the Atlantic coast 
flocks of beach birds on their southern migration. They 
do not come now in such unnumbered thousands as in the 
old days, but it is still possible for the man who has un- 
limited time on his hands and a fair stock of patience to 

make now and then a good hag. 
To many people shore-bird shooting seems very simple 
and easy. ‘To sit in a blind all day and shoot into the 


-| present conducted, are not on a right basis. 


flocks called up to the stools by the whistle does not seem . 


| difficult; but there is more than this to a successful pur- 
suit of this sport. If the shooter is accompanied by a 
skilled bay man to whom he leaves all the details of 


the work, the part which he has to perform requires but’ 


Tittle intelligence or exertion, but to depend upon another 
is to lose almost all the enjoyment of a delightful sport, 
since the satisfaction derived from success depends very 
largely on the amount of skill called into play to bring 
about the fortunate result. 


Success in beach-bird shooting depends upon a num- 


ber of constantly varying conditions, and this renders 
the sport uncertain and so exciting. ‘The direction and 
velocity of the wind will determine the course of the 
birds’ flight, and so the locality where the blind must be 
built and the way in which the stools must be set to prove 
most attractive to the advancing flocks. There is a vast 
deal of art, too, in successfully calling up the birds. Al- 
though some species are so simple that they will come to 
stool at the call of almost any other, still you will not de- 
eoy the wary “‘jack” by the note of the blackbreast, nor 
the sickle-bill by the whistle of the yelper. The prac- 
ticed eye must recognize the approaching birds afar off, 
and the gunner must coax them to him by talking to them 
in their own language. 

Beach-bird shooting requires notonly a close knowledge 
of the habits of the birds, but also a quick eye and a ready 
gun. It is capital practice, for it is usually possible | 

[0 see where the shot strikes with relation to the bird, and. 
so to correct errors of judgment and to learn just how to 
hold most effectively 
occur during a day spent in a blind on the shore, 


ort 


\ ae 


‘Spring shooting has sadly lessened the numbers of our the offending feline in an inverted barrel, 


| 


on the many cross shots that will cat devoured it she deemed nothing less than death by 


extinction that pernicious practice must be abolished, 
| The good effect which such abolition would have is shown 
by thereports received this summer from Long Island where 
last spring the killing of these birds was illegal, and where 
the law is said to have been generally observed, It is 
reported that the flight during the first weeks in August 
has been much larger than it usually is, and that the 
birds are much less shy and stool far better than is 
usually the case. A number of English snipe made their 
appearance on the meadows early in August, and were, 
no doubt, bred somewhere not very far away. 

The results, as reported, of this good law should not be 
without their lesson to our neighboring States on the At- 
lantic seaboard. The erying necessity of protection makes 
itself more evident each season, and before very long we 
look to see a change in public sentiment which shall de- 
mand universal protection of all our game birds, not only 
during the season of reproduction, but for several months 
prior to the commencement of that season. 


SPORT AND Po.uitTics.—The recently proscribed Duc 
d’Aumale had a magnificent hunting seat at Chantilly, 
where for many years past the hunting parties have been 
attended by royal and imperial visitors to France. These 
meets were made political capital for the Orleans family 
against the Republic, and it is said werein some measure 
the cause of the proscription. The forest belonging to 
the estate comprises some 7,000 acres, and is one of the 
best stocked in France, having 200 stags and 500 deer. 
The glory of Chantilly was its pack of hounds, which the 
whipper-in, with tears coursing down his cheeks, saw 
knocked down at the auction at prices far below their 
worth. Among the animals sold was Pélagie, the little 
mare on which the Duc d’Aumale used to ride when he 
went afield to shoot, for, beimg very gouty, he could not 
stand the fatigue of trudging through turnip fields and 
stubble, or walking along dampoglades, and it is related 
that Pélagie was trained to stand the noise of the gun; 
when her rider was firing over her she remained motion- 
less, neighed if the game he aimed at fell, and was cred- 
ited with taking as much pleasure in his sport as he did 
himself. She picked up from the dogs their way of set- 
ting and pointing, and the Duc d’Aumale grew as fond of 
the little animal as though it were a pet grandchild. The 
bidding at the sale was dull, and the apathetic manner in 
which the friends of the banished nobleman let his horses 
and hounds go for a song was thought to bode ill for his 
political fortunes. 


REFORM IN TRAP-SHOOTING.—The feeling is widespread 
that trap-shooting tournaments, as many of them are at 
They do 
not give satisfaction to amateurs who are compelled to 
compete against contestants who make a business of it, 
We publish to-day two communications, one from Maine 
and the other from Ohio, in which the writers propose 
a change to remedy the present system. The National 
Gun Association is very properly the body to take charge 
of such a scheme of classifying trap-shooters. If the 
Association were to take the matter in hand its action 
would be supported by at least a sufficient number of 
clubs to sanction it and give impetus to the desired re- 
form. "We invite an expression of opinion on this ques- 
tion from interested parties, for there is reason to believe 
that sentiment is strong enough and general enough to 
accomplish something in the right direction if it only be 
given voice. The sooner such a change of programme is 
made the better for all concerned, and it cannot be 
brought about more expeditiously than by the National 
Gun Association, which possesses the advantage of being 
an organized body whose proper duty it is to give atten- 
tion to just such affairs. 


OvERDONE.—A love of birds is a most commendable 
trait in the character of young or old, but it is possible to 
overdo even so good a thing as this. Boys often love the 
tender little nestlings, which they lug away in their hats. 
The large parks in cities are favorite stamping grounds of 
unfledged small boy poachers. A boy with three young 
robins in his hat was nabbed by a Prospect Park (Brooklyn) 
policeman last week, and in the police court fined $10, to 
the effectual extinguishment of his ornithological bent. 
Bird loye was likewise overdone by the Rochester, N. Y., 
young woman, who so loved her canary that when the 


starvation a fitting punishment, and accordingly immured 
After five 


shore birds, and if these species are to be ae ee from ' days it was released by an officer of the Humane Society. 


( 


THE PRESIDENTS VACATION. 


4 (wage Monday President Cleveland left Washington 

for a vacation trip to the Adirondacks. His head- 
quarters will be at the Prospect House on the Upper Sar- 
anac Lake. One of his companions is the same Albany 
doctor who was with him last year. It will be remem- 
bered that reports were current of the lawlessness of the 
Presidential party while in the North Woods in the sea- 
son of 1885. It wassaid and believed through that region 
that Mr. Cleveland and his companion hounded deer, the 
practice being at that time forbidden by the statute. All 
through the Adirondacks guides and visitors excused their 
own lawlessness by the argument that if the President of 
the United States could break the law with impunity they 
were justified in following the example set before them, 
Their belief in the guilt of the Presidential party was 
not materially affected by Dr. Ward’s explanation in the 
FOREST AND STRHAM that the hounds “had not been put 
out after the deer by the direction of either the President 
or himself.” It was suggested that this reply was evasive, 
although the FoREsST AND STREAM did not, atthe time, 
consider it so. Whether or not deer were driven by 
hounds into the lake for the President and his companion, 
it was most unfortunate that there should have been the 
least ground for the reports. A high official of the 
government should not only conduct himself as a law- 
abiding citizen in the woods as well as out of them, but 
he and his companions should be so jealous of their good 
names as to give not theslightest shadow of a suspicion of 
evil-doing. 

In view of the unfortunate condition of affairs last year 
—the President then having been placed in the position of 
one whose alleged guilt was used as an excuse for the ram- 
pant lawlessness of scores of others in the Adirondacks— 
would it not be a judicious plan for the State game protector 
of the districtin which the Presidential party will disport 
themselves this year to keep asharp watch upon them, aiid 
observe narrowly their conduct with respect to the game and 
the statutes made for its protection, to the end that if ugly 
rumors are again bruited abroad their truth or falsity 
may be authoritatively determined? It is to be hoped 
that the game butchers who goto the Adirondacks and 
buy deer doggers to serve their ends may not be able to 
urge in self-defense this year the plea that in unlawful 
deer killing they are only following the example of the 
President of the United States. 


WAYS OF THE RUFFED GROUSE.—A correspondent 
notes the breeding of the ruffed grouse in an unusual 
place. The whims of this bird are not.all dreamed of in 
the philosophy of the average observer of her habits. We 
have known grouse to nest in spots apparently most ill- 
suited to such use, sometimes being exposed to constant 
intrusion by human trespassers. In oneinstance a mother 
bird succeeded in raising a brood which attained matur- 
ity and a normal degree of astuteness only after re- 
peated fusilades by the stone-throwing small. boys 
of the neighborhood. Sometimes a cover, where 
no grouse have been known for years, will be used 
by them for a single season only. The gunner who has 
beaten the ground in vain autumn after autumn some 
day has his continuance in well doing rewarded by a 
bird brought to bag, and thereafter the cover will be 
barren as of old. An explanation of these freaks of nest- 
ing grouse may perhaps be found in the theory that the 
bird having failed to discover just the spot acceptable to 
her finical taste, and compelled by urgent necessity, per- 
force puts up with any place at hand; or, to use a homely 
expression, having gone all through the woods takes the 
crooked stick at last. 


Mr W. E. BRYANT’s description of Cerros Island, to be 
found in another column, willbe read with great interest. 
As a delightfully entertaining account of his exploration 
of this far away island of the Pacific it is full of attraction 
for the general reader, while to the naturalist and above 
all to the ornithologist, the paper is replete with valuable 
facts and pregnant suggestions. 


Tam Sinty SPASON is in full blast, and the romancers 
of the bear-and-baby stripe are hard atit. A thousand 
polar bears were not long ago marshalled to the front and 
started on a foraging expedition southward to prey on 
the starving inhabitants of Labrador. They were quickly 
followed by the hoop snake, which is now rolling his un- 
canny form with startling rapidity through the columns 
of many of our esteemed exchanges. 


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[Avc, 19, 1886, 


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SAM LOVEL’S CAMPS,—II. 


Sau and his partner lounged about camp waiting for 
the opening of the water, and there was not much 
to break the dull monotony of those days of waiting, For 
the most part there was little to do but cook and eat the 
simple fare, and sit by the camp-fire trimming muskrat 
bows and tally sticks. Now and then a chopper would 
stop at the shanty to light his pipe, and if a Yankee, to 
ask no end of questions; or if a Canadian, to jabber with 
Antoine till Sam was driven almost wild with the inces- 
sant jargon so unintelligible to him. A mile down the 
creek a party of lumbermen were building a raft of logs 
upon the ice, and often to pass the time away Sam and 
Antoine would visit them, and being expert axemen, help 
them make “knock downs” while they chatted and joked. 
One day Sam was hunting about camp for something, 
and Antoine asked, ‘*What you look see, Sam?” 

“Tm a lookin’ for a mushrat carkiss. I seen where a 
eet ben gallopin’ ’raound, an’ I want some bait for a 

rap.” 

“Wal naow, seh, Sam, you goin’ b’lieved what Ah ‘Il 
tol? you. °Tant no use for settlin’ bait for minks to heat 
naow. He'll goin’ sparkin’ dis tam year an’ he ant cares 
no more for heat as you does w’en you ’ll goin’ sparkin’. 
Set you trap in road where he ‘Il goin’ see Aees Mamselle 
Hudleh, Sam, den you ‘ll ketched it.” 

‘Like ’s not you're pretty nigh right, Antwine,” Sam 
said, laughing, “but he might be comin’ hum hungry 
arter his sparkin’. I’ve knowed of such cases,” and having 
found a bait of odorous muskrat flesh he hung it over a 
moss-covered trap in a hollow log, and next morning 
brought in the lithe slender fellow whose brown coat of 
fur became so fashionable and valuable in after years, 
though then worth no more than the muskrat’s. 

Once they went coon hunting in the Great Woods,fand 
after a half day’s wallowing through the soft, deep snow, 
tracked three coons to a big hollow pine stub, and, chop- 
ping it down, took out five residents and visitors, whose 
pelts made a showy if not a rich addition to their slender 
display of peltry. : 

Along the winter roadway of ice, now made the most 
of by teamsters while it lasted, frequent loads of logs and 
wood or empty returning sleds came and went, crunching 
in and out of sight and hearing. To the eastward beyond 
the wide fields, from where the smoke of farmhouse 
chimneys drifted upward, came sounds of busy life; the 
jing-jong of old-fashioned ‘‘Boston” sleigh bells faring to 
and fro on the highway, the steady thud of flails in barns, 
the lowing of cows and the bawling of calves, the cackle 
of hens and the challenge of chanticleer; at noon the 
shouts of schoolboys and the mellow blasts of the conch 
shells sounding for dinner. To the westward were the 
woods, their primeval solitude almost undisturbed, their 
silence only broken by the strokes of a far-off axe, fol- 
lowed by the dull boom of the falling tree. At nightthe 
gloomy, cryptic aisles resounded with the solemn notes of 
the great horned owls, and once or twice the trappers 
heard there the wild caterwauling of a lynx. So forty 
years ago the narrow Slang was the dividing line between 
broad fields that had long been cleared and cultivated 
and a thousand acres of ancient forest. 

In this way the days passed, while the snow slowly 
melted off the fields and the ice slowly rotted. More 
tawny knolls cropped out in pasture and meadow, gray 
streaks of ice came to the surface along the creek 
and Slang, and in the woods the snow sunk lower and 
lower its winter litter of twigs, shards of bark and slender 
evergreen leaves, till here and there a hummuck brown 
with last year’s fallen leafage, or a mouldering log bright 
with ever-verdant moss, came to the checkered sunlight 


again. 

“Gold nights and cold days were not infrequent when 
the saturated snow was crusted hard enough to bear a 
horse, and a roaring fire was needed at the shanty front 
to keep the trappers warmed into anything like comfort. 
But after each ‘“‘cold snap” the south wind blew warmer 
than before, more crows came sagging heavily along on 
it from their winter exile, the woodpeckers sounded 
oftener their cheery roll, bluebirds and the first robin 
came, a phebe called sharply for his mate and found flies 
enourh in sunny nooks to keep him busy while he awaited 
her coming, and a dusky chorus of blackbirds gurgled out 
a medley of song from the tops of the maples, while the 
tardy spring drew nearer. 

In these warmer days hollow, unearthly moans and 
roars, rising at times almost to a yell, were heard along 
the lake, at first faintly from afar, then nearer, till every 
jagged steep of Split-Rock Mountain echoed with the 
ald voices, then fading away to a humming murmur in 
the distance. It was asif some tormented demon was 
fleeing over the ice, or a phantom host of the Waubana- 
kee was rushing in swift, superhuman haste along the 
ancient warpath of the dead nations. It was the booming 
of the lake, a sound strange and almost appalling to Sam 
who, till now, had never heard it, ' 

At last a great rain came with a strong southerly wind, 
and the two made quick work of the snow melting, and 
the brooks poured down their yellow floods till the slug- 
gish current of the Slang was stirred. The ice, for some 
days unsafe to venture upon, was now honey-combed, and 
presently was only a mass of loose, slender, upright spires 
of crystal, undulating when disturbed in long, smooth 
swells, and tinkling a faint chime asif a million fairy 
bells were knolling its downfall. Watery patches began 
to show here and there on the marshes, great flocks of 
geese journeying northward harrowed the gray sky, and 
ducks in pairs and droves came whistling down and 
splashed inte the open water to feed and rest. ; 

Then one morning, when Sam and his companion 
crawled out of the shanty, they beheld the long wished- 
for sight of marshes clear of ice, and after a hasty break- 
fast they launched the birch and dugout and loaded them 
with the traps already strung on the tally sticks, and each 
with axe and gun they set forth to coast the low shores. 
The boats kept close together, the pine leading the birch, 
for Antoine was now to take the part of instructor. 
Scanning every half-submerged log they passed, he soon 
stopped his craft alongside a fallen limbless tree whose 
roots still clung to the bank, while its trunk slanted with 
a gentle incline into the turbid water, Abundant sign 


about the waterline showed that the long-imprisoned 
muskrats had already made the most of their newly 
gained liberty to swim with heads above water. 

‘Dah seh, Sam you see he been here, lot of it, an’ 
pepey he'll comin’ ’gin. Naow, chawp nawtch in de 
awg, so,” and with half a dozen strokes of his axe he cut 
a neat notch in the log just below the waterline, wide 
enough to hold a trap when set. It was a pine, well pre- 
served, and the chips and notch were bright and fresh. 
‘‘Naow you see, w’en de nawtch mek it too shone, you 
wan’ put it on some weed, mud, sometings,” and he over- 
laid the cut with a thin layer of sodden water weeds, 
**Moosrat he ant very cunny, but he lak see ting where he 
been look kan ’ousual.” Then he drove the tally pole 
firmly into the soft bottom, and set the trap in the notch 
with no covering but the two inches of muddy water that 
rippled over it in the light breeze, 

‘‘Dah,” he said as he resumed his paddle, ‘‘if de water 
ant rose or don’t fell, you as’ dat trap to-morrow mornin’, 
he tol’ you, moosrat, bah Soa 

At the next promising place Antoine superintended the 
setting of a trap by Sam, and pronounced it, ‘‘Pooty well 
do, for bee-gin.” So they fared on through the marshes’ 
floating weeds and bristly thickets of button bush, now 
over the submerged shore among the trunks and sprouts 
of willows, water maples and ash that bordered it, Often 
they were startled by the sudden splash and fiutter of 
frightened woodducks that arose before them and went 
squeaking away to some undisturbed retreat, Great 
flocks of the more wary dusky ducks swam safely far out 
from shore, but at the approach of the boats they too took 
wing with a tremendous uproar of splashing and quacl- 
ing, More than once they surprised some strange water- 
fowl whose like they had never seen before, some resting 
waytarer on that great thoroughfare between northern and 
southern seas, Sam’s eyes ranged wider than those of 
Antoine, who was looking only for places where traps 
might be set. The tall Yankeelaid down his paddle, took 
up his gun, and after a second’s aim at a brown lump that 
made a scarcely perceptible motion on an insular stump, 
fired. The lump disappeared at the report of the gun, and 
ee beside the stump the legs of a dying muskrat pawed 

e air, 

*“Horhah for horrah!” Antoine cheered, as Sam picked 
up hisgame. ‘‘Ney’ min’, Ah show it to you to-naght 
*baout sun gone daown haow shoot moosrat! Yas sah! 
Call it raght up, clear ‘cross Slang, sah, you see?” 

“Allright,” Sam said, ‘I wanter see you doit, D’ye 
shake a dish o’ corn at’em an’ holler ‘caday! or whistle 
"em up as ye would a dawg, er haow?” 

‘Ney’ min’, Ah show you, Ah tol’ you truth, jis same 
always Ah do,” 

Sam got two or three more shots and then, when the 
afternoon was well worn away, all the traps they had in 
their boats were set on logs, bogs and the ruins of houses 
where the rats had come to feed on the succulent under- 
water growth they had reft and set afloat, they went 
home to the shanty. Then they hada hearty supper, a 
part of which was the roasted bodies of two of the musk- 
rats Sam had shot and which he, much against his preju- 
dices, was forced to confess were an agreeable change from 
salt pork, When the shadows of the tall trees touched 
the eastern shore of the Slang the trappers tool their 
guns and went thither in their canoes, which they 
ran ashore, and there sat in waiting for the 
game to appear. The fires of the sunset glowed 
im thé western rim of the clear sky, and their mirrored 
counterfeit shone as brightly in the quiet water below the 
black refiections of hemlocks and pines and the fine tracery 
of the water maples’ graceful limbs. Presently a shining 
wake cut the shadows as a muskrat came up from the 
entrance of his burrow and cruised swiftly along the 
western shore, whining outa call to his lady love, As 
Sam watched the point of the lengthening streak of gold 
and listened to the plaintive impatient voice, so like the 
whimpering cry of a young puppy, he was startled to 
hear it repeated close beside him, As he turned cau- 


tiously in his seat, cocking his gun, he saw nothing but 


Antoine with his lips pressed firmly together blowing his 
breath out between them with what seemed a painful 
effort, for he was very red in the face and his eyes were 
bulging from their sockets. But his simulation of the 
muskrat’s call was perfect, and the little swimmer at once 
shaped his course toward him. The treacherous call was 
kept up till the poor fool was within four rods of the 
muzzle of Antoine’s musket, which then belched forth its 
fatal charge. ‘‘Dah!’ said the Canuck, as he picked up 
the riddled muskrat, ‘‘Ah guess hees hole folks ant be 
worry for heem be aout sparkin’ naghts some more, don’t 
it? Bah gosh, ant Ah tol’ you Ah’ll call it, hein?” 

Shining wakes streaked the darkening water in all 
directions, and Antoine called half a dozen more deluded 
victims to their doom before the gloaming thickened to 
the mirk and -sights were no longer to beseen, As 
they wended homeward, guided by the faint light of their 
low camp-fire,Sam swore, ‘‘By the gret horn spoon, I 
wish ’t I hed the ol’ Ore Bed here! It ould be fun to pop 
them swimmin’ mushrats with it.” (The Ore Bed was an 
ancient rifle owned by him, bearing a township fame for 
its shooting qualities, and owing its name to the man 
pounds of iron in its barrel.) ‘I wish ’t I hed it here!” 

‘‘Wal, Ah dunno—probly ‘f hole Bahtlett don’t usin’ 
hees big hoxens you can sen’ lett’ an’ get heem drawed it 
daown here; but Ah dunno, sleighin’ all gone naow,” said 
Antoine, as the canoe bottoms scraped the landing at the 
shanty. : ' 

As Sam lay on the buffalo skins smoking, between 
whiffs he practiced the muskrat call that Antoine had 
taught him till he became so proficient that his tutor 
called sleepily from his bed, ‘‘Dah, Sam, you betteh stop 
you foolishin’, fore fus’ you know moosrat come an’ bit 
off you nose off.” 


A PIGEON FLEW OVER A FIELD. 


It happened at Keshena, Wis., last week. 

A pigeon flew over a field. 

A hawk struck it, 

Hawk and pigeon fell to the ground. 

A boy with bow and arrow ran after them, 

The boy’s mother followed him. _ 

She stumbled, fell, and a stick pierced her neck and seyered an 
artery. 

The woman bled to death. 

A pigeon flew over a field. 


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CERROS ISLAND. 


Q* the numerous islands of the Pacific Coast many 
are known only to the navigator; tothe commercial 

and scientific world they are a blank. Bold, rocky, iso- 

lated, often inaccessible, their rugged ‘coasts apparently 

offer but little inducement to commercial enterprise, but, 

ae mines, their value can be ascertained only by investi- 
ation. 

With this idea in view a party of capitalists obtained 
from the Mexican Government a concession of land which 
included the island of Cerros, This island, lying just 
north of latitude 28° and about fifteen miles from the 
west coast of Lower California, was chiefly desirable, 
from a commercial point of yiew, for the stock of goats. 
by which it was inhabited. In order to form an estimate 
of the number of goats on the island and to obtain 
samples of the skins, the company having chartered the 
steamer Hdith for the purpose, sent an investigating 
party to the island on the first of January, 1885. Having 
received an invitation to accompany this party I gladly 
accepted, that I might explore the island in the interest 
of science and make a collection of natural history speci- 
mens, 

On her way south the Edith touched at San Pedro, 
Cal., for water, Taking advantage of the opportunity to 
go ashore, I collected a few specimens of the large-billed 
sparrow (Ammodramus rostratus), which were common 
about the wharf and along the railroad track, nearly all 
that I shot being found among the wheels and axle gear 
of box cars standing on a side track, The birds were not 
shy, but so quick in their movements, flitting about under 
the cars, that they were not easy to shoot. Being routed 
from their position they alighted upon higher objects; 
no less than thirteen were counted at one time upon the 
ridge of a neighboring cottage. Numbers of Western 
gulls (Larus occidentalis), a bird which had continually 
followed the steamer, hovered about the town of San 
Pedro, alighting on the roofs of houses or searching for 
food in a slough beside the main street. A flock of abe 
one hundred was seen circling over the hillsides back of 
the town, probably working a plowed field in quest of 
worms, grubs, etc., turned up by the plow, thus doing no 
little benefit to the farmer. I have seen a few gulls more 
than a mile distant from water following a furrow as per- 
sistently as crows. 

Soon after leaving San Pedro the steamer was several 
times obliged to stop and reverse her engine to clear the 
propeller of the gigantic masses of kelp with which the 
entrance to the bay is obstructed. From San Pedro we 
steamed to Todos Santos (port of entry for Mexico), and 
anchored half a mile from shore, The whistle soon 
awoke the apparently sleeping town, bringing the Custom 
House boat out to us. This was launched through the 
surf by four Mexicans, on whose hat bands were gilded 
the words ‘‘Resguardo Maritima.” Our sudden appear- 
ance off the quiet town had created quite a flutter among 
the inhabitants, many of whom were sure that the place 
was to be immediately bombarded. The Captain of the 
Military had donned his uniform and called out his com- 
pany of half-breed soldiery, clothed in blue and white, 
with sandals to protect the soles of their feet, and was 
parading the street with this formidable array. By the 
time we arrived on shore we found quist reigning supreme 
over the town, as the Custom House officials had already 
certified to the harmless character of our craft. The war- 
like captain (a most villamous looking Mexican) had re- 
sumed his citizen’s clothes, but still wore in his belt a 
large Colt’s revolver. j 

While we waited for clearance papers I strolled about 
the town, “‘seeing the sights,” In the rear of a small 
hut some chickens were gathered in the warm sunshine 
and I was greatly interested in noticing in their company 
a tame road-runner (Geococcyx californianus). He was 
standing with his wings slightly spread and his tail 
drooped until it rested on the ground. The feathers of 
the interscapular region were raised in a ruff back of his 
neck, allowing the warm rays of the sun to fall upon the 
downy feathers of the back, thus giving him the full 
benefit of a sun bath. He turned his head complacently 
from side to side, and moved away only when I stooped 
to pick him up. 

After ‘“‘doing” Todos Santos we returned to the beach, 
took off our shoes and stockings and rolled up our trousers 
preparatory to chasing a receding wave down the beach, 
that we might scramble into the boat which awaited us, _ 
before the next wave surrounded it. The feat was ac- 
complished successfully, and when a huge wave lifted 
the boat we pulled for the steamer. As the surf was 
light at the time we fortunately escaped a ducking. 

In the middle of the afternoon of Jan. 5 we cleared for 
Cerros Island, a young man being sent with us from the 
Custom House, perhaps to see that we did not carry off 


Y|the island. The next morning we were well out to sea, 


the coast line being scarcely visible through the haze. At 
half past three in the afternoon Cerros Island wassighted, 
an indistinct point on the horizon, visible only from the 
upper deck. At sunset the island was plainly in sight 
and presented the appearance of two islands with high 
peaks in close proximity to each other. In reality theisland 
is one mass of broken ridges, interspersed by numerous 
deep gorges and barren ravines cut by heavy raims. The - 
dawn of the following morning found us off the southern 
end of Cerros Island, where preparations were immedi- — 
ately made to go ashore for the day. Before us laya land 
about twenty miles in length and eight wide and having 
an altitude of 3,955ft. a 
Upon reaching shore we followed the beach a short dis- 
tance, and then turning inland began an arduous climb 
up the mountain, following the course of a ravine, + 
amile from our starting poe the member of our party _ 
who was in possession of the lunch basket gave out ex- 
hausted, and was obliged to return to the beach. Constant 
sea-sickness during the trip had left him in no condition — 
for mountaineering. It has since occurred to me that he 
passed the most pleasant day wandering along the beach, 
picking up shells and curios, and in possession of a lunch — 
basket provisioned for five. In the meantime we were’ 
climbing higher and still higher, seeing but few birds and 
startling slender lizards that ran swiftly from one bush | 
to another, and vanished at our approach, A ground owl 


intrusion, 
‘of the country, broken as it is by ravines and 
rents which the rainy season brings. 


ations by irresistible waters. See 
‘way and at times deep sand rendere 
that was seen by us while on the island. 


ridge, some eighty yards distant, 


for the presence of deer on Cerros Island. 


bred there for years. 


1 overlooking the spot where the goats were gathered. 


Whitney rifle and I with a .44-caliber repeater. 
able to work a lever more rapidly than he could a ham- 
mer and breech block, I had somewhat the advantage of 
scored three. 


the remainder of the terrified flock to depart unmolested. 


slight degree of satisfaction in the fact that the goats 


were thin, for, as it was, we found them quite heavy 
enough before we laid them upon the beach. The lunch- 
basket and its guardian now appeared, the former we 
were particularly glad to see, having had nothing to 
for the boat 
from the steamer which we had signalled, I employed 
my time prying abalones from the rocks with the blade 


eat or drink since breakfast. While waitin 


of my hunting knife. In this way Isecured half a 
‘breakfast the next morning. We found the flavor quite 
palatable, but I must say the creatures were exceedingly 
fough. Arriving on board the guns were put in order for 
‘the morrow, and by 10 o’clock that night I had prepared 
the last of the specimens taken during the day. : 

At daylight the next morning I went to the rail in an- 
ticipation of an invigorating plunge into the cool sea, but 
gthe suspicious appearance of several large fins cutting 
the phosphorescent surface of the sea forced me to con- 


side. Whether these sharks would attack a man or not I 
did not know, and my curiosity on the subject was not 
sufficient to induce me to try any experiments. Be that 
as it may, their occasional presence. close in shore was 
not at all welcome, especially at times when the surf was 
so heavy that in going ashore we were in great danger of 
being capsized. Moreover, the two metallic lifeboats car- 
ried by the Edith, unfitted as they were for surfing and 
with a crew of sailors unaccustomed to such work, ren- 
dered our landing and departure often hazardous. On 
this day we landed through two lines of breakers with 
great good fortune, for we escaped being wet, although 
the mate and sailors who returned with the boat to the 
steamer were well soaked. Our landing was made fur- 
ther along the beach than on the previous day, thus say- 
ing ourselves a tiresome walk, which, when the tide is 
high, has to be accomplished over coarse gravel and loose 
stones, the firm sand of the beach being entirely covered 
by the waves. 

Following the course of a dry river bed, which varied 

in width from fifty to eighty yards, we found better 
walking and a more direct route inland. The country 
there was more thickly covered with vegetation than the 
ground traversed the day before. Small trees, bushes 
and cacti were quite numerous. Here I found birds more 
ormanon but strangely shy. Two or three cotton-tail rab- 
bits were the only wild mammals seen. 
Three or four miles from the beach the arroyo narrowed 
to arocky pass. where we discovered a rivulet of clear 
water with a perceptible taste of alkali. Passing through 
the cleft we reached the higher ground beyond, and con- 
tinuing our ascent aged the summit of one of the high- 
est peaks onthe island. From this elevation we could 
command an excellent view of the southern end of the 
island, which had a bare and parched appearance, Far 
away to the northward on the summits of less broken 
ridges were dark forests of pine. Half way down the 
slope of one of the peaks could be seen a small reddish- 
s0lored lake, its smooth surface im striking contrast to 
the rugged background of the hills, and it formed the 
center of a picture long to be remembered. 

Several bands of goats were seen during the day, nearly 
all ef which were black. These bands, ranging in numbers 
from five to thirty, did not aggregate more than two hun- 
dred. In places huge boulders of marble were found, and 
where a ravine had cut into the hill the ledge of marble 
showed on either side, In these marble cafions we found 


| flew across a rayine and disappeared under a boulder be- 

a gun could be brought to bear on him. Fish hawks 
(Pandion haliaétus carolinensis) circled above our heads, 
Keeping guard over their massive nests which were built 
on the edge of the bluffs back of the beach. They were 
careful, however, to keep well out of range of our-guns. 
Two ravens (Corvus corax sinuatus) followed our party 
at a distance, uttering hoarse croaks of disapproval at our 


Our progress was much impeded by the rough ey 

eep 
arroyos, which give striking evidence of the rushing tor- 
Huge boulders, torn 
from their resting places, have been hurled far down the 
stones in our path- 
our advance slow 
‘and difficult and called for numerous halts. It was dur- 
ing one of these frequent stops that we saw the only deer 
Startled from 
his resting place by the rocks which we sent bounding 
‘down the hillside, and thus driven from the friendly 
shelter of a ravine, he beata hasty retreat over the nearest 
As Cerros Island is 
only about fifteen miles from Pt. Eugenio, on the main- 
Jand, and with the low barren island of Natividad, two 
and a quarter miles long, between, it is easy to account 


Although we saw many tracks and signs that indicated 
the presence of goats, we scarcely expected to find any on 
that portion of the island, especially as at that season of 
the year vegetation here was scarce and in places wholly 
wanting. But notwithstanding the almost total absence 
of feed we sighted a few small bands of goats, one of 
which the captain of the Edith and myself successfully 
Stalked. The goats of Cerros, although running wild over 
the island, are a tame, short-haired species which have 
Not knowing how wild they 
might be, we made a long detour to get above and to 
leeward of them, Cautiously climbing a sandy ravine we 
A aac on our hands and knees toward the crest of a 


-As we neared the summit we dropped flat to the ground 
and stealthily crawled to a position from which we could 
observe the band. The goats were nearly a hundred yards 
away, and as they were at rest and closely watching the 
others of our party on a distant hillside, we were allowed 
an opportunity to rest for a few moments to recover 
}breath. According to agreement the captain selected a 
gray and I a black one and at a given signal fired simul- 
taneously, The captain was armed with a eo ett 

eing 


my companion, securing five goats by the time he had 
One of his victims and one of mine required 
}asecond shot. Wellsatisfied with our success we allowed 


Our companions having joined us we hastily dressed the 
game, and then following the course of a dry arroyo we 
set out on our tiresome march to the beach. There was a 


bucketful of small ones, which were served up for our 


ent myself with a bucketful of water drawn over the. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


the purest and coolest water, without a taste of alkali, 
with which nearly all of the springs of Cerros Island are 
aapregte ed. By the time we had reached the beach 
night had overtaken us. The dark formof the vessel, but 
‘dimly outlined through the gloom, assured us that we had 
not mistaken our bearings, “Two shots fired in quick suc- 
cession were answered by alight waved on the steamer. 
Guided by a fire which we kindled on the shore, the boat 
soon reached us and once more bore us safely through the 
surf, The numerous water birds at rest on the sea had no 
fear of the boat in the darkness which enveloped us, and 
merely swam aside in an unconcerned manner, without 
attempting to use their wings. One gull, even less watch- 
ful than his fellows, was actually struck by the backward 
stroke of an oar. The sailor who had been detailed to 
carry our lunch basket was pretty well fatigued, and em- 
hatically declared that he could not be compelled to fol- 
ow us another day, 

Two days was thus spent tramping through rocky 
gorges, obstructed by loose stones, and over irregular 
broken hills whose steep sides were a decided impediment 
to rapid progress. In spite of difficulties we continued. to 
collect whatever objects of interest were to be found. 
Having thoroughly investigated this vicinity, we weighed 
anchor early one morning, and steamed around to the 
eastern side of the island, anchoring a quarter of a mile 
off shore. The water deepens rapidly on this side and the 
anchorage is not very good. As there was comparatively 
little surf, landing was easily accomplished, e trudged 
along the narrow beach over coarse grayel and well worn 
stones to a large arroyo, up which we traveled as long as 
it led in the stipposed direction of the lake we had seen 
the preceding day; then, climbing through a steep and 
rocky ravine, we reached a more level piece of ground, 
over which were strewn small, irregular-shaped pieces of 
reddish rock, showing the effect of some great heat. 
Further to the north and in the track of one of the wide 
washes was a considerable area of alkali soil, and the 
banks along its course were of the same chalky appear- 
ance. A few interesting geological specimens were col- 
lected on our march. Numerous small pieces of quartz 
were found scattered over one locality, but having no 
value save as specimens, 

About noon we came suddenly to the little lake of 
which we were in search. It proved to be much smaller 
than we had supposed, being not more than one hundred 
and fifty yards Sons and fifty wide. It was sate shallow, 
probably drying up entirely in summer. The water, al- 
though of a light reddish-brown color, was not disagree- 
able to the taste. A peculiar cactus on a hillside near the 
lake differed entirely from any other that we saw. It is 
a single, tall, round shaft, appearing at a little distance to 
be flat. The lower half is gray in color, and the upper a 
light green color, perhaps because of more recent growth, 
Midway of the stalk a single short branch projects like a 
huge thumb. 

Walking entirely around the little pond, I found in a 
clump of cacti (maguey) the nest of a woodrat built to 
the height of 8ft. and composed entirely of dry leaves of 
the cactus. Because of its structure and position it was 
impossible to tear it to pieces, and I finally succeeded in 
driving out only one rat (Neotoma). Very few birds 
could be found and all seemed quite wild. A shrike 
which [I endeavored to shoot would not allow me to ap- 
proach nearer than three gunshots. During the day we 
saw less than fifty goats and I was surprised to find these 
in a locality where there was absolutely no feed, save a 
few scrubby bushes. In places the earth was just begin- 
ning to yield to the first green shoots of spring. Perhaps 
more plentiful feed toward the extreme northern end of 
the island had enticed the goats thither, 

As usual, in returning to the beach, we selected the dry 
track of an arroyo in preference to the rough hillsides, 
aiming for a point as near the boat as possible to avoid the 
extremely fatiguing walk along the beach. 

On the following morning the steamer moved to the 
‘“Watering place” on the eastern side of the island, where 
the day was spent in filling the water casks. The water, 
which contains considerable alkali, flows from among 
some dark green reeds close to the shore. This was a 
famous watering place for whaling vessels in former 
years. The walls of several stone huts occupied in past 
years by small prospecting parties are still standing. It 
was here that one night in the winter of 1861-2, our cap- 
tain, then passing the island in a sailing vessel, rescued 
the two survivors of a prospecting party of four. They 
had been drinking and having a fierce fight, two of the 
party being killed and a third badly mutilated with an 
axe. The dead were buried near the beach and a pile of 
stones placed over the graves. There are few of the 
islands on this coast but could tell of dark deeds done. 
On Cerros Island, near the mouth of an arrayo, on the 
eastern side, is a grave marked by a finely carved slab of 
English oak, bearing the following inscription: 


HERE LIES THE BODY OF 
JOHN ANDREWS, 
17 years of age, 
Late apprentice on board the ship 
Latona, 
Capr. DENNEMAN, 
of 
Lonpon, 


Who was treacherously murdered in the night 


of 2ist OF OCTOBER, 1819, 
In this Bay, 
By a Spanish Negro. 


cai ik i i i CC Cir aCe ec rt ce ire en a cr crn 


We found on the beach a small crucible and an old 
boot, probably the relics of some late prospecting party. 

The last day of our stay on the island we visited the 
forest of pines on the ridge. The trees, none of which 
appeared to be more than fifty feet high, and from four 
to eight inches in diameter, bore a small cone. The 
branches and trunks were hung with long, gray moss. 
Returning in the afternoon to the beach, we came across 
the tracks of a burro in the sand of a large arroyo, and 
soon we found the little fellow, a buckskin-colored animal 
with a dark stripe down his back. He seemed greatly 


pleased to see us, but would not allow himself to be 


63 


caught, This cafion is marked on recent maps as the 
Arroyo del Burro, 

In this locality I found the only snake seen on the 
island, and also caught a tarantula and some grasshoppers. 
Dead and bleached land shells (Helia areolata, var. 
veatchti Newcomb) were found everywhere; and among 
some cacti near the top of the island a few live specimens 
were taken. 

This was the last BL a aa I had of collecting on the 
island, as the remainder of the party had completed their 
work of inspection and were ready to leave the following 
day for Guadalupe Island, An account of the visit to this 
“lone isle of the sea,” as it hag been called, will form the 
material for a subsequent paper now being prepared. 

In April, 1881, Mr. L. Belding spent twelve days on the 
Island of Cerros, and has given us an annotated list of 
twenty land and water birds found by him. This list was 
subsequently edited by Mr. Ridgway, in the Proceedings 
of the U. S. National Museum, and furnishes the first in- 
formation we have of the ornithology of the Cerros. 

Of the following twenty-seven species taken or seen by 
myself in January, sixteen are not mentioned in Mr. Beld- 
ing’s list, and such are designated by an asterisk. The 
nomenclature is that recently adopted by the A. O, U, 

1, *4ichmophorus occidentalis, Western Grebe.—One 
bird seen. 

2, *Colymbus nigricollis ealiforniceus, American Eared 
Grebe.—A female was found washed ashore dead. 


1683 | 9 | Jan, 


3. *Urinator.—Several loons were seen in South Bay 
and often heard calling in the early morning, but their 
shyness prevented a specimen being secured. 

4. *Cerorhinca monocerata, Rhinoceros Auklet.—Two 
specimens taken, one shot in South Bay, at the edge of 
the surf, and the other caught alive on the beach before 
it could flap to the water’s edge. This is the most south- 
ern record yet given for this species. 


1634 
1650 


Jan, 7%. 
Jan. 8. 


g 
9 


No, 1634, Iris brownish yellow. Feet of a light 
greenish color, with dark webs. Not at all fat. 

5. *Ptychoramphus aleuticus, Cassin’s Auklet. Rare. 
et previously recorded from further south than San 

lego, 


oO 


| Fone 10, 


Iris yellow, with tinge of brown. 

6. *Larus occidentalis, Western Gull.—aA few seen loiter- 
ing about the steamer. I saw one while flying scratch 
his neck with his foot. A specimen was caught during 
the voyage down with a hook and line. They soon 
learned on which side of the Edith the galley door was 
(starboard), and while a score could be counted following 
on that side not one could be seen, except at a distance, 
on the port side. I threw pieces of meat into the air 
which were caught before reaching the water. I then 
tried them with small bits of coal which they usually 
caught in the air, but of course did not swallow. Some- 
times a piece would strike the water when a gull would 
plunge in, going entirely under and usually appearing 
with the coal only to let it fall again. Two beefsteaks 
were stolen by the gulis from a basket on the hurricane 
ee They repeatedly lit on the masthead and after rail 

rest. 

7. *Larus argentatus smithsonianus, American Herring 
Gull.—In company with L. occidentalisand L. heermannt. 
They lit near the boat when we first anchored in South 
Bay, dipping their bills in the water and making a pe- 
culiar sound, acting more like young birds than adults. 
A specimen was killed by the engineer with a piece of 
coal, ~ The heads, wings and feet were saved for identi- 
fication. 

8. Larus heermanni, Heermann’s Gull,—More common 
than either of the two foregoing species. None were seen 
in adult plumage. I prepared the head of one haying the 
bill as bright as in summer plumaged birds. 

9. *Pelecanus californicus, California Brown Pelican.— 
A few were seen every morning fishing along shore, in- 
variably followed by one, two or three Heermann’s gulls 
flying a short distance behind. As soon as the pelican 
plunged fora fish the gulls closed in, usually alighting 
close before him. Sometimes one would perch on his 
head, in eagerness to seize the fish. I have never seen 
them sueceed in robbing a pelican; but they follow him 
persistently, taking wing soon after the pelican rises and 
coming onata convenient distance to be near for the 
next plunge. 

10. *Branta nigricans, Black Brant.—About a dozen 
birds were seen on the eastern side of the island swim- 
ming with necks craned forward and uttering croaks atin- 
tervals, This species has been taken at San Quentin Bay, 
Lower California, by Mr. Belding. Their presence at Cerros 
Islands increases the southern range over one hundred 
miles. 

11. *Calidris arenaria, Sanderling.—A flock of about 
fifty birds lit on the beach in South Bay and two speci- 
mens were taken. 


Jan. 8. 
Jan. 8. 


1640 
1641 


12, Heteractitis incanus, Wandering Tattler.—Two sol- 
itary birds were met with among the rocks on the beach. 


gan, ti 


1632 g 
dan. 10. 


1651 2 


13, *Heematopus,—A pair was seen on the rocks in South 
Bay the first day on landing. They were very wild, 
making a long flight every time they were started. 

14. Cathartes aura, Turkey Vulture.—Common along 
the beach. 

15. Pandion haliaétus carolinensis, American Osprey. 
—The birds were tolerably common and very wild. A 
great many of their bulky nests were seen on the edge of 
the bluffs above the beach.. Several were examined, but 
no eggs found, although in a number of instances a bird 
would be seen standing upon the nest. 

16. *Speotyto cunicularia hypogea, Burrowing Owl, 


64 


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. [Aua. 19, 1888, 


che aingle bird was seen on the southern part of the 
island, 

17. Frochilus coste, Costa’s Hummingbird,—A few 
were found about flowering bushes growing in the dry bed 
of large arroyos, 


ad, 


4 Jan. 8. 
1646 ad, 4 Jan. 8. 
1647 im, @ Jan. 8. 
1639 2 Jan, 8.* 
1645 ad. ¢@ Jan. 8. 
1661 ad. ¢ plex sells 


*No throat scales. Throat colored with yellow pollen. 
18, Trochilus anna, Anna’s Hummingbird.—Less com- 
mon than T, coste. No females were seen. 


1648 Jan. 8. 


3 
1653 Fa Jan. 11. 
1659 4 Jan. 11, 
1660 4 Jan. 11, 


19. Sayornis saya, Say’s Phosbe,—Less than half a 
dozen were seen along the banks of arroyos, near the 


beach, ln —_ ; 
1638 | 9 | Tames: 


20. Corvus corax sinuatus, American Rayen.-—Three 
or four birds seen. Two followed usone day, keeping 
far out of gunshot and uttering their hoarse croaks, 


4 Jan. 7. 
g Jan, 10. 


No. 1652. Shot on beach, The forehead, throat and 
feet were dusted with yellow pollen from the flowers of 
the cactus (maguey). 

21. Carpodacus frontalis rhodocolpus, Crimson House 
Finch.—Only three or four were seen, and like nearly all 
the birds found on Cerros Island, they were difficult to 
approach. 


1685 
1652 


1654 | 3 | Jan. 11, 
22. *Ammodramus rostratus, Large-billed Sparrow.— 
Three birds only were found upon the beach. 


1629 3 Jan, ‘7, 
1643 & Jan. 8. 
1642 g Jan. 8, 


28. *Zonotrichia gambelt, Gambel’s Sparrow.— 
1657 | 9? | Jan. 11. 


24. Amphispiza bilineata, Black-throated Sparrow. As 
common as any of the small land birds. Their only note 
consisted of one or two faint chirps. 


Jan. 8. 


1687 a 
1630 g Jan, 7. 
1631 3 Jaa 7% 


25. *Lanius ludovicianus excubitorides, White-rumped 
Shrike.—Two or three seen, They were the wildest birds 
of the size I have ever met with, 

26. Thryothorus bewickit spilurus, Vigors’s Wren.— 
Three pale-colored specimens in poor plumage were col- 
lected among bushes on the edge of large arroyos. In 
the absence of more examples in better plumage they are 
referable to this species. 


1662 é Jan, il 
1628 2 Jan. 7 
1663 2 Jan. 11 


2%, *Polioptila coerulea, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher.—But 
two birds of this species were seen. 


1656 — | Jan. 11. 


OAKLAND, Cal. WALTER E, BRYANT, 


THE AUDUBON SOCIETY. 


ITHIN the first six months of its existence the 
AUDUBON Society has attained a membership of 
more than eleven thousand. The movement has won 
the warmest indorsement from the press, Thereis ground 
for much satisfaction with the actual results of the 
Society’s efforts to awaken public sentiment upon the sub- 
ject of right bird protection. But much as has already 
een accomplished, more remains to be done, and it is the 
purpose of the FOREST AND STREAM that the AUDUBON 
OCIETY shall be permanently established on a sound basis 
as an agency to complete the work undertaken. As one 
step in this direction the Society has been incorporated, 
the certificate being as follows: 


CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION 
OF THE AUDUBON SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS, 


George Bird Grinnell, Edward R. Wilbur, Charles B. 
Reynolds, Joel A, Allen and William D. Page, whose 
names are hereunto subscribed, and all of whom are citi- 
zens of the United States and also citizens of the State of 
New York, being desirous of forming themselves into a 
Society, under and pursuant to the act of the Legislature 
of the State of New York, entitled ‘‘An Act for the incor- 

oration of societies or clubs for certain lawful purposes, 
tieeen and designated as Chapter 267 of the Laws of 1875, 
and the act or acts amendatory thereof and supplemen- 
tary thereto, do hereby certify: , 

First—That the name or title by which such Society 
shall be known in law is ‘‘The Audubon Society for the 
Protection of Birds.” 

Second—That the particular business and objects of 
such Society are as follows: 

To protect American birds not used for food from de- 
struction for mercantile purposes; to secure and publish 
information to show the extent of the present enormous 
destruction of birds for millinery, decorative and other 


purposes; to point out the injury to the agricultural inter- 
ests of the land which must follow the decimation of 
insectivorous birds; 

To discourage the killing of any bird not used for food, 
the robbing of any bird’s nest or the destruction of its 


eggs, the use of any wild bird’s plumage as an article of | 


dress or ornament. 

Third—That the number of trustees to manage such 
Society shall be five, and the names of the trustees for 
the first year of its existence shall be as follows: 

GEORGE BIRD GRINNELL, EDWARD R. WILBUR, 
CHARLES B, REYNOLDS, JOEL A, ALLEN, 
WiLiiamM D. PAG, 
_ Fourth—That the office of such Society shall be situated 
in the City, County and State of New York. 

In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands 
and seals this sixth day of August, A. D, 1886. 

Signed in the presence of WALTER G, ScoTT. 

GEO. BIRD GRINNELL, 
EDWARD R. WILBUR. 
CHARLES B, REYNOLDS. 
JOEL A, ALLEN, 
WILLIAM D, PaGn, 
_, STATE OF NEW YORK, ; ; 
City and County of New York. /*°* 

On the 6th day of August, A. D. 1886, before me, at the City of 
New York in the State of New York, personally came George Bird 
Grinnell, Edward R. Wilbur, Charles B. Reynolds, Joel A. Allen 
and William D. Page, to me personally known and known to me 
to be the individuals described in and who executed the foregoing 
instrument, and they severally acknowledged to me that they 
executed the same for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, 


WALTER G. Scorr, Notary Public, Queens County. Certificate 
filed in New York County, 


In a communication relating to the destruction of birds 
for millinery purposes, Mr. Ernest EH. T, Seton calls at- 
tention to the work of the American Ornithologists’ 
Union, and the AupUBON SocriETy recently founded by 
the FOREST AND STREAM of New York city. The mem- 
bers of the AUDUBON SoctmTy are pledged to do all in 
their power to suppress the killing of birds for any pur- 
pose except for food, and all persons are invited to join 
and extend the work. These societies, Mr. Seton adds, 
are distributing among legislators and leaders of opinion 
throughout the country, magazines and pamphlets relat- 
ing to this subject, and already the results of the movement 
are so encouraging that the progress toward extermination 
is strongly checked.—Century Magazine for August. 


THE SHA SERPENT AGAIN.—A Boston correspondent 
writes: ‘‘Here isa mate for your sea serpent article in 
FOREST AND STREAM. I am acquainted with Mr. Put- 
nam and know him to be a square, practical and common 
sense man, principal of a Boston grammar school, and 
also ex-superintendent of an orthodox Sunday school, so 
his statement ought to carry some weight, at least.” Mr. 
Putnam’s relation is as follows: ‘‘On Thursday afternoon, 
about 1:15, the son of Calvin W. Poole was seated upon 
the rocks near the ‘‘Linwood,” when something in the 
water attracted his attention. He immediately ran to his 
father, who was surveying near by, and pointing to the 
object called out, ‘The sea serpent, the sea serpent.’ Mr. 
Poole brought his powerful transit to bear upon it, and 
was at once satisfied that it was the veritable serpent. He 
was about one-fourth of a mile from the shore, and about 
two miles from where he was seen last month. He was 
moving slowly ina northerly direction. It was a dead 
calm, a smooth sea, with a bright sun shining, so that 
there was the best possible opportunity to observe his 
motions, The distance passed over was at least a mile, 
and the time occupied not far from twenty minutes. Mr. 
Poole called my attention to his snakeship at once, and as 
he passed directly by my cottage I was able with an ex- 
cellent marine glass to observe his movements, which cor- 
responded very fully with those described by Dr. San- 
born last month, as well as those given in Harper's 
Monthly some years since, and the accounts given of one 
seen in Gloucester harbor about 1817. The head was fre- 
quently raised partially out of water, and the movement 
was a vertical one, showing some 10 to 15 ridges at once. 
I should say that he was at least 80ft. in length. There 
were perhaps 50 persons who witnessed the passage, in 
part at least, among whom were Samuel Bullock, master 
of the Bunker Hill School, Boston; Professor Stephen 
Emery, of the New England Conservatory, with his 
family; Captain Jackson, the artist; James Hurd and 
several guests at Linwood, as well as four members of my 
own family. After he had disappeared, and while we 
were still looking, a school of porpoises passed, so that we 
hada chance to compare their appearance with that of 
the serpent. I speak of this, asit has often been said 
that the former was mistaken for the latter. I shall 
never doubt that the sea serpent is a fact.” 


OCCURRENCE OF TURKEY BUZZARD ON Lona ISLAND.— 
Editor Forest and Stream: While woodcock shooting on 
August 2, 1885, at Flushing, Long Island, N. Y.,a turkey 
buzzard (C. aura) flew over me, with the graceful motion 
characteristic of that bird. I tried him with No, 8 shot, 
but the small loads were powerless and the only effect was 
to make him soar somewhat higher, I have never before 
seen the bird on Long Island, though stragglers have 
frequently been reported, I have in my collection a 
specimen of the black vulture (C. atratus) killed at Sandy 
Hook some years ago.— ROBERT B, LAWRENCE, 


Forest and Stream Fables. 


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WOLVES IN CoLORADO.—At a recent meeting of the Bent 
county (Colorado) Stock Association, Major Towers brought 
up the subject of the depredations of wolves on the range, 
deploring the fact that the Legislature had suspended the 
bounty law. He asserted that it would be economy to pay 
fifty cents a head for wolf scalps and thereby save an 1m- 
mense amount of property, as one wolf was capable of de- 
stroying hundreds of dollars in young stock. W. W. Jones 
agreed, and related the killing of five heads of grown stock 
in his herd by wolves. On motion it was decided that 
members to the State Legislature be requested to introduce 
a bill authorizing the State to pay a bounty of $1 for gray 
wolves and fifty cents for coyotes, and that the secretary be 
directed to correspond with other associations, and request 
them to codperate in having a bill of that description become 
a law.—Hachange. 


E FAMILIES are saddeningly plentiful; but they would 
Fine had invested a few dol- 
HH TRAVELERS, of Hart- 


DESTITUT f 
be much fewer if the fathers while livin: 
Jars in the Life and Accident Policies of 
ford, Conn.—4dv. 


Game Bag and Guy. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


AN INCIDENT AT CRO’S NEST. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

IT should have added to my letter last week that dili- 
gent inquiry of the oldest fox hunters in the vicinity failed 
to elicit any information whatever regarding the exist- 
ence of three pines at the runway so named, Uncle Mose 
remembered asking the same question many years before, 
but obtained no evidence to show that even a single pine 
had ever stood there. This I have found to be the case in 
very many instances; and I haye often met with disap- 
pointment when trying to trace the origin of the name of 
some oddly christened locality. 

There was old Cro’s Nest, right in the middle of a barren 
sandy plain that could not within the memory of the old- 
est inhabitant boast a single shrub, to say nothing of trees 
large pi i for crows to build their nests in. Why foxes 
should make the particular point in the dreary waste 
thus designated one of their principal highways is. be- 
yond my ken; but from time immemorial] all well-behaved 
foxes that were jumped within reasonable distance were 
sure to visit the place at least once during theirrun. It 
was indeed historic ground, and a large proportion of the 


‘fox stories told atthe old store had to do with old Cro’s 


Nest; and many a brilliant run was finished at the well- 
known stand, 

There was a character, haunting this runway, who was 
deservedly held in the utmost contempt by every fox 
hunter in the whole region. Sam Butts, better known as 
‘‘Old Butt-er,” from his habit of ‘‘er” drawling his words, 
was a cross-grained, unkempt-looking genius, without a 
single spark of fox hunter’s fire in his composition. He 
hunted, however, but with the sole object of gaining a 
little filthy lucre by the sale of the peltry. I verily he 
lieve that the grandest burst of music that ever fell upon 
his ear never caused a single responsive throb from his 
withered old heart; and, almost worse than this, he was 
guilty of the crime of adding to his ill-gotten gains by means 
of the trap. His shooting and appropriation of the legiti- 
mate game of others could, in a measure, be overlooked, 
but the lack of music in his soul and his use of unfair 
means to capture his victims were deadly sins; hence his 
name was a by-word and a reproach. OldSam livednear 
Cro’s Nest, and was therefore frequently first at the run- 
way, which he generally managed to hold; and often he. 
got the fox, which he mendaciously retained in spite of 
law or decency, unless some one chanced to witness the 
proceedings, when he was forced to relinquish his claim. 

Taking an early start one morning I arrived first at the 
runway, but had not long to wait before Old Sam came up 
and claimed the stand. Finding that this plan would not 
work, he tried to induce me to go to the ‘‘Hog Back” about 
a mnile away, stating that it was a better stand but his 
“yhumatiz” prevented him from going, Although a 
mere lad at the time, I refused to budge; and hesullenly sat 
down a short distance from me, and we silently awaited 
the return of the dogs, who had gone out of hearing. 
After a weary wait I spied the fox some thirty rods away 
coming up the path toward us; and, determined that my 
companion should not have a shot, I covertly moved my 
gun so that the glint of the sunshine upon the barrel 
would cause the fox to swerve from the path. He con- 
tinued on nearly the same course, however, but I saw 
with satisfaction that he was not coming near enough for 
ashot. Old Butt-er saw him when he came opposite us 
about fifteen rods away, and with a muttered oath drew 
up the old gun and ‘‘cut loose.” Some of the shot must 
have struck ahead and beyond the fox, for he turned and 
came nearly toward us. Just as he reached the path, 
about eight rods away, I ‘‘let go” and tumbled him, 

‘‘Thar,” said the old man, ‘‘that’s what I call a shot-er, 
an’ I hit em hard, tew, fer he didn’t go mor’n six rod atter 
I pulled-er.” Then turning to me he added, ‘‘Jess yew 
stan’ still till I see how manny steps it is-er.” 

The stupendous cheek of the old sinner completely 
paralyzed me, and I stood spell-bound while he walked 
away. Going about two rods beyond where the fox had 
been, he made a mark in the sand with his heel, and then 
with shortened strides commenced stepping the distance. 
When he arrived at the home plate he turned toward me 
with the most guileless expression imaginable upon his 
countenance and exclaimed, ‘‘I declar’ if it ain’t a hundred 
and fourteen steps—twenty rod good and strong-er; now, 
that’s what I call a shot-er.” Then assuming a more busi- 
ness-like look and tone he added, ‘‘Wal, I guess I'll take 
my fox and git along-er.” 

‘“‘Hold on,” said I, ‘tyou ought to know the law. That 
pelt belongs to the first dog up.” 

This staggered him; his sour looks returned; and 
ean iane himself he turned on his heel and departed. 
Although I had come out ahead, I still felt a grudge 
against the old man for the discomfort he had caused me. 
The next time I met him, however, I had fun enough to 
square the account and still leave a handsome balance in 
my favor. ' 

‘A few mornings after the Cro’s Nest episode I was on 
my way toa meet, when I came upon the sacrilegious 
old sinner busily engaged in digging out a fox that had 
been run to ground by the hounds the evening previous 
and stopped in by him. He had run a long stick into the 
hole to obtain the direction, and was busily engaged sink- 
ing a shaft, having got down so that his shoulders were 
about on a level with the ground. My blood was boiling, 
all the more furiously because I knew that I was power- 
less to put a stop to the nefarious proceeding. While 
watching him throw out the dirt, there came along a big, 
ungainly cur that belonged to a neighboring farmer, 
After sniffing around a bit he wagged his short stump of 
a tail, and whining with evident joy at the prospect of 
sport, trotted up to the pit and was on the point of jump- 
ing when the old man begged me to hold him. My g 
angel whispered me just then, and I seized the dog by 
the scruff of his neck and drew him away a few feet. 
Then, every time the old man’s head went down, I would 
alternately push my charge toward the pit and draw him 
away; and then, hissing “Sick ’em!” in his ear, repeat the 
performance. The brute appeared to be game, and Isoon 
bad him keyed up to the proper pitch. About this time 
the spade went through into the burrow, and old 
Sam stooped to make an examination. As the fresh 
scent struck the nostrils of my friend I shoved him 
toward the hole and, in my heart, bade him God 


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speed. In less than a second the aforesaid good 
angel was amply vindicated, and my wildest dreams 
were more than realized. Amid the frantic screaming of 
the excited dog there came—as sweetest music to my ears 
and choicest balm to my feelings—the heartfelt grunts 
and splutterings of Old Butt-er. Usually 1 could keep my 
countenance straight when any fun was going on, but 
this was more than I could stand; and I was obliged to 
take two or three rolls on the grass before I could face the 
music. When finally I recovered sufficiently to approach 
the scene of operation the old man had lifted the dog to 
the edge of the hole, and as I came up he administered a 
sounding whack to his ribs and dismissed him with an 
energetic “Git!” that could have been heard a mile, Just 
then the fox bolted, and popping out of the hole vanished 
like a ghost, This filled the old man’s cup full to over- 
flowing. at all events he ‘‘boiled over” most decidedly, 
Making a frantic spring to get out of the hole he missed 
fire and went back allina heap. As he rose to it the sec- 
ond time I caught the glitter of his eye and incontinently 
took to my heels and did notstop untilI had puta safe 
distance between us, When I glanced back to see how 
things were working Old Butt-er was wildly capering 
around that heap of gravel and cutting up some of the 
queerest didos it was ever my good fortune to witness, 
After a very careful review of all the circumstances and 
a most enjoyable study of his eccentric evolutions, I some- 
how became impressed with the notion that, to use one 
of his expressive phrases, ‘‘He was-er talkin’ the rest on’t 
out in cussin-er.” O. M. 


REINDEER IN ALASKA SNOWS. 


Nea following extracts from a letter written by J. W. 
Johnson, who is connected with the Signal Service 
in Alaska, to his father, A. M. Johnson, who resides at 
Rockport, Ul., will be found interesting: 

NUSHAGAK, ALASKA, April 7.—Spring has commenced 
to appear, though the country is still covered witha heavy 
coat of snow. [was informed this morning that a ship 
had been seen down on the seacoast. The islands and 
upper part of the river are coyered with ice, though I 
expect a few good warm days will raise the ice and carry 
it out to sea. This spring is very backward, more so 
than usual, Yesterday and to-day have been very warm 
and pleasant. 

Perhaps a little moose or reindeer hunting adventure 
would interest you. Iwill tell you about a trip with a 
Russian, from which I returned a few days since. The 
Russian started the day before I did, and fished up the 
river some twenty miles for a small fish found there—a 
kind of smelt, The next morning I overtook him, and 
we started over the Tundra, or level and rolling country. 
We had not gone far—some two or three miles—before 
we sighted something far out on the tundra, After a 
few minutes watching it proved to be a herd of reindeer, 
and they seemed to have seen us about the same time, 
for they made off over the country. So Paul, for that is 
his name, a young fellow about my age, and I started for 
the deer on snowshoes, with our Winchester repeating 
rifles containing twelve or fourteen cartridges in the 
chambers. We traveled for over two hours and at last got 
sight of them. We found they had been running in a circle 
quitearound us, Wesoon started afresh after them. They 
ran off two miles or more and we headed for the sleigh, 
We found the deer were going the same way we were, 
so we thought we would wait for the sleigh to come up. 
We had gone down into a little gully and by the time we 
got out on the level again the deer had come back to 
us and were within a third of a mile of us. As Paul and 
I were separated some thousand yards and the deer were 
s0 near we thought our chances favorable for shooting 
some of them, e went one way and [the other. Itried 
hard to get near them, but could not—only falling heels 
over head in trying to creep with my snowshoes on: Just 
then the deer separated—three going toward Paul and 
seven toward me, or rather passing before me, though at 
about 800yds. range. They began to run, for Paul had 
commenced to shoot. They passed within 100yds, of 
him, though he never hit one. I had better luck. I saw 
I could get no nearer, so after I fell I concluded I would 
sit where I was and shoot. I raised the rifle sight to 
900yds. and fired low, killing one the first shot. He ran 
150ft. and fell dead, shot through the small of the back. 
I fired some two or three times more, but did not stopany 
more of them, though Iam confident I hit another, as one 
lagged behind. Paul picked up the bullet in the snow, 
It passed through the deer without touching a bone, and 
it is not defaced in the least. That night we slept in a 
deserted sod house, whose tenants had flown. It was just 
the thing, for it was dry and comfortable, and had a cook 

_ stove and two couches to sleep on. Snow set in, and it 
snowed all night. I told Paul to have the Esquimaux take 
the bait for foxes and set them back in the woods, so that 
the dogs would not be likely to get any of them, as I used 
strychnine on the bait. This precaution was without 
ayail, for one dog soon came back and keeled over in front 
of the door, The next morning the Esquimau brought in 
a fox and at night one more dog—pretty good luck so far. 
The first dog was a magnificent specimen; in fact, the 
finest I ever saw, exactly likea wolf. We stayed at this 
house for three days, as rain set in on the second day and 
it looked as though we were going to have asoftspell, but 
it grew colder during the night. 

In the morning we set out, I was on Paul's sleigh 
with him, The morning was cloudy, but in the afternoon 
it cleared up, and while on the way up the river we ran 
across a moose track. It was about time to stop and feed. 
We soon made a fire and had tea, and were ready for the 
moose chase. The track was an old one, but that made 
not the least difference as long as we could follow it. We 
followed it for half an hour, and it just happened that 
where the winds had not sifted the snow we saw the track 
of snowshoes. Of course that was enough. Esquimaux 
up the river had been after him. So we went back and 
ran across another leading back to the woods, After los- 
ing and finding the track a good many times, at last we 
found it in the woods, and then it ran over hills covered 
with spruce and through ravines, the most zigzag course 
an animal could take, It scrubbed alongside of trees and 
between everything it could in order to élude us and hide 
from man or beast. It was quite a job to follow it, as 
the dogs and sleigh were along, We followed it, however, 
all that day, but the track grew but little fresher. We 
camped thatnight, The day had been beautiful, brightand 
sunshiny. We passed through several beartiful 
spruce just like parks, It reminded me of the Golden Gate 


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groves of. 


Park at San Francisco, That night we sat round the 
camp-fire talking over the events of the day and of what 
the morrow would bring forth, The first thing in the 
morning was breakfast—reindeer steak and toasted bread 
with tea, That over, camp was broken and we were off, 
The day promising to be fine we traveled over hills and 
hollows, through dense woods, going down hills at break 
neck speed, and sometimes the dogs could not keep from 
being run over by the sleighs. At last the moose started 
out on the Tundra as his track plainly showed. After 
following it afew hundred yards we discovered where 
another had met it and turned back into the woods again. 
That was more encouraging, After following the track 
for a half mile or so we came to where they had stopped 
to browse on the trees, and they seemed to think nobody 
would be likely to disturb them, The tracks were very 
distinct though not very fresh, The snow was about 3ft. 
deep and we were quite certain they would not move far, 
We unloosed four of the best dogs, told two of the Esqui- 
maux to stay by the sleighs and took the third, who was 
the oldest, with us. He had a single-barrel ae We 
had been gone some half hour and Paul and I had got 
separated a hundred yards or so, whenallat once Isaw the 
dogs throw up their heads and run, [knew well what wasin 
the wind and started ona run, but one cannot run very 
fast with snowshoes on in the woods, I heard the dogs 
bark and knew they had come on the moose, but could 
not see them, Paul was quite close to the animals, and 
pretty soon I saw the big fellows tearing through the 
woods, paying no attention to what was in their way, 
They sank down in the show at every step three feet or 
more, while the dogs ran on the snow without breaking 
through only now and then. Assoon as the dogs got a 
chance they would nip the moose in the flank, and that 
would cause them to turn around, When we caught sight 
of them we fired at them while running through the 
brush. As soon as we fired they turned and came back. 
We both ran to get a shot at a two-year-old with small 
horns. I fired at him as he turned to charge on the dogs, 
and broke his right hind leg, and down he went. Iheard 
the dogs baying at another, and as I had stopped the first 
I thought I would try and stop the otheralso. I got.arun- 
ning shot. Sodid Paul. This moose was a big fellow. 
His back was higher than my head, He turned and ran 
between the Esquimaux and us, and Paul thought he was 
coming for him. I kept a tree between myself and his 
highness. Ithrew back the lever of my gun and saw 
there were no cartridgesin the magazine, The moose 
still stood in the dense group of spruce and the dogs were 
baying him. Poor Paul had no more shells either. He 
said we had better climb a tree as the moose might charge 
us. We could see the great long bristles on his neck 
standing erect like a wild boar at bay, and every few 
minutes he would growl or groan and chase the 
dogs from his retreat, striking at them with 
both front feet with great swiftness. Paul climbed 
up a crooked birch tree, and said the moose would 
go for us, I told him if he did he would see me go 
up a tree quick enough as I had sent the Esquimaux back 
to the sleigh for more shells, Just then I pushed down 
the lever of my rifle, and to my surprise saw two car- 
tridges in the chamber, The moose was mine. I raised 
my trifle and fired, the ball striking him in the shoulder 
and lodging there. Theanimal still stood on his feet. I 
then walked up and shot him behind the ear and he 
dropped. The moment he fell the dogs sprang upon him 
like so many wolves and tried to tear him to pieces, but 
made no impression on his tough hide. From the other 
moose I picked out a buckshot which was barely through 
the skin and shot at fifty yards. The last moose was an 
adult and had shed its horns last fall. It was all that 
Paul and myself could do to turn him over one end ait a 
time after we had skinned and cut him up. We started 
for the other, leaving the Esquimaux to draw the meat 
out to the edge of the woods so we could cache it or hang 
it up in the trees. One moose was as much as both teams 
of dogs and men could haul. The animal weighed nearly 
1,000 pounds, The first moose was lying down as if alive. 

To-day is the first calm day for a week, The wind has 
been blowing steadily from the northeast and strong. 
Though it has been sunshiny every day, the snow melts 
very slowly. It certainly will be June before it is gone. 
It is up to the tops of the fencesnow. J. W, JOHNSON, 


HABITS OF RUFFED GROUSE. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

For two or three seasons past I have noticed ruffed 
grouse in unusual places, as, for instance, two or three 
haunting all one fall a patch of nursery trees run wild. 
This season, on two isolated ledges, where probably no 
ruffed grouse but stragglers have been for thirty years, 
a brood has evidently been raised on each. To me this 
is a very encouraging hope for the continuation of this 
finest of our Kastern game birds. It looks as if they were 
accepting the situation, and accommodating themselves 
to circumscribed limits, for in neither of these places 
have I ever seen, till this year, any ruffed grouse but the 
occasional stragglers that are found every fall in all sorts 
of unaccustomed spots. Has any other reader of ForEST 
AND STREAM seen the like? 

House wrens disappeared from these parts many years 
ago, long before the fashion of wearing birds’ skins was 
thought of by any one but savages. Has their disappear- 
ance been noted elsewhere? AWAHSOOSE. 

Vermont, August. 


WOODCOCK NOTES. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

In issue of July 15 your correspondent, ‘‘A.,” after re- 
lating the discovery by him of a woodcock’s nest, says: 

The next morning I called to take another view of the young in- 
nocents, but they were gone. Probably the parent removed them 
during my absence, and if so, how? Or did they gain strength 
(which seemed to me improbable) and follow the mother to a new 
and more secluded home? Or were they devoured by hawk orfox? 
are queries I never could answer satisfactorily to my own mind. 
Lhave always had the impression that the parent bird in some 
way removed them. 

The explanation is easy, The mother bird carried off 
her young one by one in her legs. I have seen it done, 
In the case which came under my notice the young were 
already half grown, and the mother dropped one of them 
several times in her anxious efforts to flutter off with it, 
But she succeeded, _ J, AVA 


RocuustaEr, N, Y, 


THE PRAIRIE CHICKENS. 


pas open season for prairie chicken will begin in this 

State August 15, and for those that are prepared the 
shooting will be above par, Several things have been 
much in this bird’s favor. The season has been unusually 
favorable for breeding, as the heavy rains that usually 
cause such sad havoc among the young birds were not 
very prevalent, and fine coveys are reported from many 
localities, Good hunting dogs have been scarce here for 
several years. and are very scarce again, and you fre- 
quently hear the question asked, ‘“Where can I get a good 
hunting dog?’ Owing to the absence of dogs many 
coveys from time to time have matured, so we have a fair 
supply of this estimable bird. 

We need in this State a law prohibiting shooting until 
September 1. The writer has frequently seen young birds 
brought in that were not much larger than Bob White. 
Very often the nests are made in cornfields which are not 
plowed until May, and again they are made on fall plow- 
ing that is intended for corn, and then they are almost 
always destroyed. When such is the case, the old bird, 
if she rears a brood, must look up a new home, which 
takes time, I think this is the cause of there being so 
many small birds when the season opens, Some years ago 
I was breaking down corn stalks late in April with a drag 
to which two horses were attached; an old hen grouse was 
on her nest and remained sitting although the horses 
passed on each side of her, and the first known of her 
presence was when she was fluttering under the drag, 
from which she emerged almost denuded of feathers. 
Her nest contained fourteen fresh eggs, part of which 
were broken, This was an unusually early laying; they 
commonly commence to lay about May 5 or 10, and ifthe 
nest should be destroyed and another complement of eggs 
laid, the chicks will be so small by Aug, 15 as to stand a 
poor showing before the breechloader, 

Bob White of late years is very scarce here and is but 
seldom seen, I know of three pairs. of old birds near 
town, and they are very tame, allowing you to approach 
very close. These are not accompanied by any young 
this year, their nests probably having been destroyed. 
The cold winter’s deep snows and ruthless mass of hunt- 
ers are too much for little Bob, We have afew ruffed 
grouse left and they are not much hunted, as they are a 
little ‘‘too previous” on the wing for most of our hunters, 

Like all other localities ours is cursed with a few would- 
be sportsmen who have no respect for game laws, and 
kill prairie chickens out of season, There has been some 
of it done already this season. A sharp watch will be 
kept and all offenders, when caught, will be promptly 
dealt with. H. A. KLINE, 

Poo, Il. 


BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND DAWN. 


ASTEE supper, feeling quite tired, I wrapped myself in 

my blanket preparatory to going asleep, I lay for 
some time but was unable to close my eyes, At length I 
arose, and putting aside the curtain of the tent, looked 
out. It was midnight. The moon had just risen, peering 
over yonder mountain top, and its light, reflected on the 
waters of the lake, lit up the forest around as if a thou- 
sand torches were blazing within it. 

All was still save the occasional hoot of an owl and the 
ery of a loon, which broke in upon the stillness of the 
night like an intrusion, In the distant mountain glade 
could be heard the moose calling for his mate; inthe swamp 
the cry of the whippoorwill, The camp-fire had nearly 
gone out and a few embers were still smoking, It was 
then that nature seemed most grand and beautiful. Giv- 
ing up all idea of again seeking sleep, I woke one of the 
guides and bade him paddle me out upon the lake. Never 
shall I forget that night if I live to be a hundred years 
old. Words cannot describe it. Grand seems but a tame 
word to apply to it. Isat in the bow of the canoe gazing 
in wonder and admiration on the scene before me, The- 
light birch glided silently over the water, the paddle being 
wielded in the skillful hands of the Indian. Not a word 
had been spoken by either of us since we left the shore, 
each being occupied with hisown thoughts. Indeed there 
seemed to be a solemnity about the scene that made one 
abstain from speaking lest all should vanish like a dream. 

Toward the further shore, directly in the ray of the 
moon, stood a deer drinking from the lake, his slender 
figure standing out plainly from the dark forest behind. 
I tried to raise my rifle but could not lift it; it seemed as 
if it had become an immense weight that could not be 
moved, Thus I gazed upon the picture before me, hardly 
knowing whether I was awake or in a dream, 

The flight of time was unheeded, Suddenly the spell 
was broken by the cry of aloon. One by one the stars 
had disappeared from the sky, The east was alread 
aglow with gold and purple clouds. The moon had sunk 
in the west just as the sun made its appearance announc- 
ing the approach of another day. Silently we paddled 
back to camp. 

As I sat down to breakfast, I could hardly believe thatI 
had not wakened froma dream. A mist seemed before 
my eyes, beyond which was the picture of that beautiful 
night, ae 

BANGOR, Me, 


RIFLED CHOKEBORES,—New Orleans, La., Aug, 11,— 
Editor Forest and Stream; Your number of Aug, 5 con- 
tained an article concerning the new ‘‘choke-rified” gun 
barrel, which Lieut,-Col. Fosbery claims as being his own 
invention. I do not have the least doubt that this gentle- 
man is acting in perfectly good faith, having probably 
never heard of another similar device. However, it is a 
fact, that the same device in shotgun barrels was invented 
and applied several years ago, by the eminent gun maker, 
H, Pieper, in Liege, Belgium. I have under my eyes a 
catalogue of Mr, Pieper, dated 1882, printed in French, giv- 
ing the price of ‘‘choke-rifling” as twenty-five francs per 
barrel. Although Pieper’s guns have won a great fame 
all over our country, it seems to me that his invention of 
*“choke-rifling” is till to date known to a few professional 
men only. My catalogue is at the disposal of Col. Foss 
bery to furnish him the proof of my saying, and if ad- 
dressing to Messrs. Schoverling, Daly & Gales, in New 
York, Pieper’s agents for the U, 8., these gentlemen will 
likely fully confirm my above statement. In fact the 
system of “‘choke-rifling” is neither a new nor an Ameri- 
can invention, and I publish these lines solely for the sake 
of truth, to give honor to whom honor belongs.—F, R, ° 
AT (P. O, Box 129), [Col. Fosbery is of the British 

my- 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


A TarGEeT RecorRD.—Marion, Ind,, July 15.—Hditor 
Forest and Stream; I want to give to all shooters the re- 
sult of a gun trial we made here last Friday, A few days 
ago I received a new automatic hammerless gun from the 
Lefever Arms Co., Syracuse, N. Y. I shot the gun at a 
tournament at Peru, Ind., last Wednesday and Thursday 
and every one remarked as to the manner in which tar- 
gets were broken by same. One member of our club here 
shot it and won more money than any other man. We 
came home and on Friday afternoon Wm. Jones and my- 


self loaded six brass shells with 4idrs. King’s quick shot | R 


asia ge 3 black-edge wads on same, 140z. Tatham’s se- 
ected No. 8 chilled shot with cardboard wad on same. 
Our target board is made as follows: Asheet of iron 1yd. 
square with 30in. circle cut out is hung on hinges to a Qin. 
backboard and so arranged as to place paper underneath 
and fasten at bottom with buttons. We measured off 
40yds., placed target in position and made as follows: 
First target with left barrel contained 539 pellets. Sec- 
ond target with same barrel, 498 pellets. First target 
with right barrel, 490 pellets. Second target with right 
barrel and No. 7 shot with paper shell had 401 pellets. 
The targets were made in the presence of six members of 
our gun club, and all acknowledged that they have never 
seen them equaled. I desire to say to Mr, W. H. Crutten- 
den that I will oblige him at any time he will make it an 
object for me to do so with a gun that will average 400 
pellets in 30in. circle at 40yds. and meet him at any con- 
venient point for trial. After targeting gun our blue 
rock trap was placed in position and several birds were 
broken by Jones at 60yds. from shooter's position,—C. S, 
Brown, President Marion Gun Club. 


ARKANSAS Novses.—Beebe, Ark., Aug. 10,—Prospects 
for a good hunting season never better, partly owing to 
the partial protection by our game law last year, and its 
ample protection this, For quite a number of “game 
butchers” (who were indicted for killing game out of sea- 
son) found law-abiding citizens even in Arkansas, where 
game is Plenty. The mast promises to be abundant and 
game will be in good condition. Young deer and turkey 
can be seen almost any time three miles from the railroad, 
and quite a number of young bears have been captured 
within 20 miles of here. Good quail shooting can be found 
around almost any plantation, and squirrel shooting along 
almost any creek. Black bass fishing is fine, also quite a 
supply of trout is reported. The deer and turkey season 
opens Sept. 1, quail Nov. 1, prairie chickens Sept. 1. 
There is no protection on any other game,—N., EH. 


PRESERVING DEAD GAME.—EHditor Forest and Stream: 
Your correspondent, W. L, P., asks for a method of pre- 
serving dead game. If he will try Humiston’s preserva- 


tive, known as ‘‘ Rex Magnus,” of the brand called- 


**Viandine,” he will find it perfectly efficient. Let him 
pick and draw his game, as for immediate cooking, and 
submerge it in a solution of the preservative, and he may 
be assured that it will keep perfectly sweet for a month, 
and at the end of this time needs only to be rinsed in cold 
water to be prepared for cooking. The writer has kept 
a beef steak for that length of time in midsummer, and 
when cooked the most fastidious critic could not distin- 
guish it from beef freshly killed.—G. W, D, 


A CLUB AT SpippR Lake, QuEBEC.—A club has been 
organized to take possession of Spider Lake, Quebec, and 
other territory in Quebec and Maine. The membership 
will include Canadians and Americans, a number of 
Boston and New York gentlemen having already joined 
the club. The club house will be at Spider Lake, and a 
small steamer will be put in the lake. The club will 
rigidly protect the game and fish on its territory. Dr. 
Heber Bishop, of Boston, is one of the active workers in 
the enterprise. 


Mr. Swirn’s Lion.—New York, August 12.—Hditor 
Forest and Stream: May I extend, through your columns, 
to Mr, Griffin Smith, of Longmont, Col., my congratula- 
tions. The incessant warfare that he is waging on the 
mountain lions of Little Thompson shows him tebe a 
man of pluck. His weekly contribution of 9ft. of solid 
lion must in time make the Little Thompson a safe place 
for timid mortals to visit.—_CHESTNUTS. 


UnoLe Lisna’s SHop.—Auburn, Me., Aug, 9.—Hditor 
Forest and Stream: I am much pleased that the author 
of ‘‘ Uncle Lisha’s Shop” is to give us some more of the 
saine sort. Am afraid the excellent character and ver- 
nacular portrayals in those papers were not well under- 
stood. In point of absolute naturalness, they were simply 
unapproachable.—G. G. G 


QUAIL IN CONFINEMENT.—The Newark (N. J.) Call 
records that ex-Marshal Leggett, of Princeton, caught a 
pair of quail alive last fall, and has ep them in roomy 

uarters ever since. The hen laid eighteen eggs during 

une and hatched out sixteen chicks in July, after setting 
twenty-four days. The mother and children are doing 
quite well. 


WATERBURY, Conn., Aug. 14,—At a meeting held Aug. 
12, for the purpose of forming a club for the protection 
of game and fish, an organization was effected and the fol- 
lowing officers elected: President, N. Wallace; Secre- 
tary, F. W. Whitlock; Treasurer, I. L. Atwood.—F. W. W 


“SHORE BIRDS” is a little paper-covered series of arti- 
cles descriptive of the migratory game of the beach, giv- 
ing haunts, habits, methods of capture, etc. If you are 
going out for snipe or plover, read ‘Shore Birds,” and 
take it along in your pocket. Price 15 cents. 


LAKE KosHkoNONG, Wis.—Club House, July 27.—Pros- 
ects were never better for fall shooting than at present. 
reall, mallard, wood duck, jacksnipe, prairie chickens, 
etc., are plenty. The water is low and everything is 
favorable.—B. W. 


Here Is A New Way or Purtine It,—A Cresco, Lowa, 
correspondent says: “The music as played on pinnated 
grouse will soon sound the keynote.” 


Rocuestrer, N. Y,, Aug. 138.—A fair supply of wood- 
cook were found on the first, and several good bags were 
brought in by city men.—E. R 


ROBINS AND MEADOW LARKS are protected at all sea- 
sons in New York State. 


Camp-Sire Slicherings. 


——_—$— 
“That reminds me.” 


186. 


O* E night as we lay around the camp-fire, toasting our 
: shins, somebody asked Uncle Dan to tell us about 
his narrrow escape from the biggest bear in the Coast 
ange. 

Well,” he answered, ‘it was just this way. I was 
hunting along the East Fork, one wet day late in the fall, 
when I saw a bear up on the sidehill nosing around in 
the leaves after what few acorns had been left. I was 
sure from his size it was the ‘‘ boss” that all the boys had 
been after so often, so I just says to myself, ‘Old boy, if 
I can get a bullet into you out of Crazy Jane I'll have 
b’ar ile to lend sure.’ I flickered away, and saw the bul- 
let. strike right under him; and the next thing I see was 
him coming down the hill toward me to see who made all 
that fuss. I knew it was no use trying to load, so I drop- 
ped my gun, skinned off my shot-pouch and powder-horn, 
and shinned up a young fir, Old boss got there just as I 
made the first limbs, and when I had settled comfortable 
like in a crotch, I looked down and see him settin’ there 
lookin’ and thinkin’. 

“ Pretty soon he commenced smelling around the gun, 
and then a new idea came into his head and he run to the 
shot-pouch, picked it wp and put it on like a man; and 
picked up the gun and proceeded to load it. Gentle- 
men, when I tell you that was the most knowing bear 
ever in these woods, you may not believe it, but he was. 
He proceeded to load that rifle just as if he never got his 
meat at anything else. He first half-cocked it, knocked 
off the old cap, and blowed into the muzzle to see if the 
tube was clear; and finding it all right, looked up in the 
tree with a knowing wink at me, as much as to’say, ‘You 
keep this gun in a mighty good fix, partner ; wait a min- 
ute and [’ll show you how it shoots, Then he poured out 
the powder, struck the charger against the side of the bar- 
rel to make sure he had enough, put in a little more to 
make good measure, and poured it in, and pulled off a 
patch and went into the shot-pouch for a bullet. Gentle- 
men, Lalwaysthought what was good enough for me ought 
to be good enough for anybody; but, sir, that cussed old 
black bear was so particular about loading that gun that 
he looked over every bullet in that pouch before he found 
one that suited him ; and when he put it on the patch in 
the muzzle and put the ramrod on it, it went down so 
slick and smooth that that old bear just danced, he was 
so pleased to find the gun in such fine fix inside. 

‘*When he got her loaded, he put on a cap and then com- 
menced trying the triggers, and sighting at knots and 
spots on the trees and letting it drop down by his side 
careless like, and then jerking it up quick like he seen 
something he wanted to shoot powerful bad. I knowed 
from the way he was handling it that it wouldn’t take 
two shots to bring me out of that tree; but it was some 
comfort to think he would do itu 
botch of it. Finally he got the triggers to suit him and 
got used to the sights, stepped back, raised the hammer, 
and brought her upto his shoulder, Then I began to 
beg, but he didn’t seem to pay any attention to it, and I 
made sure my time had come, when click went the ham- 
mer. I see ina minute what was the matter. He had 
got the caps off of the leather on the corner of the shot- 
pouch, and the rain that morning had wet them so they 
wouldn’t go, 
were all wet; and after fumbling in the shot-pouch and 
not finding any, he set the gun down in a dry place, raised 
the ramrod an inch or two, took off the shot-pouch and 
powder-horn and hung them on the muzzle, and then 
stood against a tree thinking, All at once he started up 
and run off as though in a powerful hurry. 

“Well, gentlemen, I slid down that tree, grabbed that 
gun, and shanked it home about as quick as you ever see 
anybody go, for I believed that bear had went off to bor- 
row some dry caps, and if Pd been there when he got 
back it would have been bad for Uncle Dan.” 

Here some of the boys asked him why the bear didn’t 
climb the tree. 

“My boy,” said Uncle Dan, ‘‘that bear wasn’t a pot- 
hunter. What game he got he killed in a fair, sportsman- 
like manner; and sonny, let me tell you something else, 
when you seea fellow elbow his way into a crowd and 
try to spoil the poetry and romance of a story by asking 
questions out-of his natural history book, you look out for 
that fellow—he'll catch trout with worms, he’llshoot both 
barrels into a bunch of quails and ground-slnice as many 
as he possibly can kill, he’ll shoot a duck on the water, 
he’ll”—but here Uncle Dan looked up and found his young 
friend had gone, Loo, 

Umpqua FERRY, Oregon, 


Sea and River Sishing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co, 


MORE DEEP-SEA FISHING. 


fs Rapin N, J., Aug. 12.—It is my dear and Rabe- 
ae laisian friend, Tobe Hodge (Chas, McIlvaine), the 
author, who thinks the intense love for the sea, the deep 
attachment to the joys of forest and stream something 
akin to rabies, Tobe is right. Thus I was asked to take 

art in some summer festivities with ‘‘the boys” at the 

ew Columbia hostlery on Tuesday evening last. I, un- 
reluctant, consented, well knowing that a greater pleasure 
awaited me than listening to the lah-de-dah girls on the 
piazza thrum the light guitar and sing: 


“Row gently here my gondolier; 
Take day and night from woman's love, 
a What angels we would be.” 


I felt sure that I could find my old piscatorial paradise 
(only nine miles from Cape May), where the matutial 
cocktail might not irrigate the parched throat of the 
“strayed reveler,” but where Capt. Ludlam, of the Life- 
Saving Service, awaited me with his darling Eva (she’s a 
sloop), to skim the ocean blue out toward the Jesse 
Diverty, ‘where the black bass do creep.” Alas for those 
who go down to the sea in ships (N.B.—That sounds like 
the Bible to me), for the Diverty is a wreck, a year old, 


neat and not make a 


He tried every cap on the string, but they 


a sailing vessel, cut down by a steamer; and for months 
the son of the Captain searching for news, took a sailboat 
out of Anglesea Harbor, and there he beheld the masts 
of his father’s sloop, which he had helped to build, the 
hull of the vessel in thirty feet of water, and no soul ever 
came up to tell the fate. When the sea gives up its dead 
what a reckoning there will be. If fish have souls—don’t 
Madame Blavatsky and Olcott say so?—I may get sight of 
some of the sharks who have swallowed my sinkers by 
mistake, thinking it a bladder fish. But to be serious—as 
if Montaigne could be expected to be serious during the 
dog days—I must return to my second advent at Anglesea. 

When the festivities at the New Columbia were ended 
my horse awaited me and I started for a drive of fourteen 
miles across the “dreary, dreary moorland” toward Holly 
Beach (where the houses looked by moonlight like Dickens's 
Bleak House) and Anglesea. And such a ride. There 
were fourteen million mosquito bills presented during that 
ride—at least a million a mile. Over three miles of the 
road some adventurous reformers at Holly Beach haye 
built a corduroy road over the moorland meadows at a 
cost of $40,000. (The fool-killer has been absent from 
Holly Beach lately.) Bumpety-bump, we went, while 
Hereford lighthouse (at Anglesea) looked like a pale, 
asthmatic light, one hundred miles away. Thatmemora- 
ble ride ended at 2 o’clock in the morning, and I nearly 
broke down the doors of the Hereford House before the 
sleepy but jolly landlord, Weeks, got out of his shelland 
let us tumble into bed, where our visions were of bass, six 
pounders, and of mackerel by the thousand. When I rose 
the sun rose, or vice versa. I feltlike a ‘‘daisy dipped in 
dew,” and Iudlam gays, ‘‘Where did you come from?” 
little expecting to see J, M. S.at that witching hour. By 
7 o'clock it was ‘‘up killick and away.” He who holdeth 
the winds in the hollow of His hand, never gaye a joyful 
piscator a better day, and in one hour by dint of a little” 
rowing and a semi-occasional capful of wind, we struck 
the bass ground, or rather the Captain said ‘Hard a lee,” 
paused and let the sneakbox go over the side, as we spied 
two big corks which answered for a small buoy to mark 
the spot for the eye‘of skipper Ludlam alone. 

Some ichthyologist must tell me why, in such a spot, 
there are millions of bass, while one has to go to Atlantic 
City for another such a spot, twenty miles away. Lud- 
lam says itis because the bottom is of mud and gravel, 
and perhaps of coral, and the mollusks and crustacea do 
here most abound; on these the fish feed. The water is 
sixty feet aeep and the bait menhaden, cut up and cured 
with salt. My line touched bottom, I felt something 
gulping down my bait and I yanked up the line, and on 
two hooks I found seven pounds of blackfish. 

I beat Skipper Ludlam in the counting, modesty bids 
me say, chiefly because he had to cut bait, while I gained 
on him by reason of having the most time. We started 
out to fill an immense fish basket holding two hundred 
bass. We filled it inone hour by the clock with ten 
minutes for lunch. Whisky is tabooed by our deep-fish- 
ing clubs, and beer tolerated in moderation only. We 
had six hard-boiled eggs, six sandwiches and three bot- 
tles of Tannahauser beer; not Dr. Grau (the great tem- 
perance advocate) nor the late lamented Gough would 
seriously object to this. My objection to strong stimu- 
lants in deep-sea fishing is a serious one. To professional 
men unused to exposure to the sun, on such a terribly hot 
day as to-day even a moderate use of stimulants is injuri- 
ous, in my opinion. The ozone in the sea air is like balm 
in Gilead to me. Why then hanker after Gibson, or 
Overhotz, or ‘‘P.’s pure malt?” . 

Skipper Ludlam, the soul of honor, and like all true 
disciples of good old Izaak, innately agentleman, pointed 
with pride” at the ponderous fish basket, full to overflow- 
ing and gently said, ‘‘Let’s seek the boys!” But at the 
first flirt of the dory’s oar over went one of the iron row- 
locks—and the Eva a mile away. Ludlam suggested that 
I paddle on one side while he rowed on the other, I re- 
luctantly consented, but my too solid flesh (228lbs. in the 
Turkish bath) began to wet and at the end of the first half 
mile I threw down the oar-paddle and said: ‘“Ludlam, 
this is too much like work for me;I eall a halt!” He 
smiled a Jersey smile, a little sickly, and like Paolo Fran- 
sesca, ‘‘I rowed no more that day.” 

The sea was as smooth as glass and the stalwart sloop, 
the beautiful Eva, looked like a painted ship upon a 

ainted ocean. Upon clambering oyer the vessel’s side I 
lay down from sheer exhaustion, too much black bass. 
But imagine my pleasant surprise to see the deck covered 


‘all over with the shiny sides of the fresh mackerel, which 


after five years’ absence had come from far Massachusetts 
down to the Jersey fishing banks thick as gravelin a 
fountain in July. The lure we caught them with was a 
small lead squid with a minute particle of mackerel bait, 
a piece from the white belly of the mackerel preferred. 

Then I saw a sight I never saw before. _ . 

The sun shot down its rose-play of rosy light and ‘the 
scared flocks of sea gulls seaward flagged screaming,” 
and far down in the crystal depth of the sea we could see 
ten thousand blackfish and as many mackerel, plain to the 
naked eye, struggling for the coveted morselof bait. And 
Tam bound to say the bass had the best of it, and the 
little mackerel shot, swift as the sun's rays, from the 
angry ‘‘spines” of the voracious and imultitudinous sea 
bass. We fished till tired nature might have cried, ‘*Wind 
up you lines.” Wind ‘em up we did and sailed for home. 
Net result of the day: 


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One $ft. Shark (killed with a navy revolver)...-..,..-. 1 
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POTETOR etn etidaa meee saad ceded Shad ot ene RESETS 3B 
Motall FISHES) ieee ese d lad eae len tanner tire are 658 


This I unhesitatingly declare to be my best day’s out- 
ing in five years, and forever, in my mind, fixes Anglesea 
as the piscator’s paradise, where I propose to piscate many 
days twixt now and Oct. 1. Sept. 15 the king of the 
ocean comes, the big and gamy channel bass, or red drum, 
which in a square fight beats a salmon every time. 

Anglesea has besides Weeks’s Hotel ($2 a day) Mrs, Blake- 
more’s Weldy Cottage, and at either place fishermen can 
have specialrates at $1.50aday, Iamnotinterested in any 
hotel, but I would willingly guide the weary man of the 
world where he can enjoy nature, drink in the sea and 
find a fishing paradise. — J.M. 8. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 67 


BLUEFISH AND MENHADEN. 


si libsee fact that the bluefish is largely dependent on the 
menhaden for its food is so well known to all who 
know anything of our salt-water fishes that no argument 
is needed to sustain the assertion. Itis very curious, how- 
ever, to see the_ different positions taken by the local 
papers on Long Tsland in regard to the destruction of the 
menhaden by the steamers which capture them by the 
hundred millions for their oil. TheGreenport Watchman 
is one of the organs of the oil men, and often tries to prove 
that the capture of the menhaden in vast quantities has 
no effect on the food fishes, and other papers deny that 
the latter are ever taken with purse nets and either pressed 
in the oil factories or sent to market. Ina late issue the 
Watchman tells of ‘a small quantity” of bluefish being 
taken by the steamer Sterling, which averaged less than a 
pound each, and were brought to lee and delivered 
to Capt. Willard Griffing, of the Smack Eastern Star, by 
whom they ‘‘were barreled in ice and shipped to Fulton 
Market.” 

The Sowth Side Signal, in commenting on this says that 
this is a little circumstance which the Watehman would 
rather not speak of and “‘instead of setting down the 
number taken ag ‘a quantity’ it would have been a little 
more satisfactory if our friend had named about the 
number of wagonloads of fish that were taken in that in- 
nocent and accidental little ‘haul.’ No doubt there was 
‘lively work’ with the steam scoops hauling them on board; 
no doubt there was ‘lively work’ in shipping them off; no 
wonder this ‘quantity’ of fish (of course presumably small) 
glutted the market and broke the price from 15 cents to 3. 
Yet in another column of thesame issue of the Watchman 
we are gravely told that ‘purse-nets do not take any con- 
siderable quantities of edible fish’ * * * ‘that the fish- 
ermen do not get enough of such fish to supply their own 
tables.’ We have it on the authority of men who have 
been employed for years on the menhaden steamers that 
the catch of edible fishin the purse-nets is often enor- 
mous; that frequently weakfish, bluefish and sea bass are 
taken by the ton, and that not one-tenth of these fish so 
taken can possibly be marketed, and when it is possible 
to reach a market the fish are in such poor condition as 
to be almost worthless; that not one ‘catch’ in ten is ever 
reported; and that generally it pays better to let them go 
in with oiland manure stock and say nothing about it. 
It is time—high time—there was something said about it; 
it is high time this outrageous and cruel waste was effec- 
tually stopped!” 

The Signalis doing good work in this matter of pre- 
serving the fishing of the Great South Bay, and of our 
coast generally, and naturally excites the ire of those 
whose interest lies in converting a valuable little fish, 
upon whose existence our market fishes are dependent, 
into oil and fertilizers, and it thus defines its opinions on 
this subject: ‘First, let the fish come into the bay; sec- 

-ond, give them a teasgnable chance to spawn; third, keep 
the inlets and lowér channels free from every kind of 
obstruction, whether it be bunker steamers, old mowing 
Inachines or nets; fourth, then let the fish be free to who- 
eyer can takethem. This, in our judgment, is the only 
way to bréak the present lock-out and put an end to the 
rapid depletion that threatens a total stop to fishing if it 
continues. With these simple and reasonable observ- 
ances, there will be plenty for all, and every fisherman 
will get his share. Has the Watchman any better plan 
to propose ?” 

This is sound logic and will be approved by every one 
who wishes to see our bays and hethote swarm with the 
valuable fishes for which they were once famous, and it 
will be opposed only by those who havea pecuniary in- 
terest in the oil factories and menhaden steamers which 
are destroying the food on which the better fish thrive, 
and for which they seek our shorés in the summer season. 
Shylock puts the case squarely before those who would 

rob and ruin him when he says: ‘You do take my life 
when you do take the means whereby I live,” and this is 
what the oil men are doing to our best migratory fishes, 


ST. LAWRENCE ANGLERS, 
Ate NDRIA BAY, Aug. 10, —[Special|—The annnal 

eting of the Anglers’ Association of the St. Law- 
rence River was held in the parlors of the Crossmon 
House, Alexandria Bay, with President J. J. Flanagan in 
the chair. Thirteen names for membership were pre- 
sented, The report of the Secretary, W. W. Byington, of 
Albany, was presented in writing, An abstract is given 
below: ‘ ing the summer of 1885 it was deemed best 
to aid the State game protectors by employing a special 
protector to act under the direction of the officers of the 
Association, and Daniel Starring, of Alexandria Bay, was 
employed at a salary of $50 per month, with actual ex- 
penses. He makes weekly reports of all his movements. 
Prior to three years ago there was some excuse for viola- 
tions of the law. People along the river were in almost 
total ignorance of the laws, but at present all residents, 
tourists, guides and net fishers know perfectly well what 
the law is. The law is now never violated except by men 
who intend to break the laws of the State. The time has 
come when more attention should be paid to prosecution, 
but it is difficult in waters so extensive and varied as those 
of the St. Lawrence to actually prove crime on the mur- 
derous net men. We know who they are, but it is diti- 
cult to get sufficient information to prosecute. Weshould 
employ skilled detectives from time to time to apprehend 
men who are so determined toruin the river. The whole 
number who have paid money to the Association as mem- 
bers is 248. During the Association year of 1885, 163 paid 
annual dues, and since the last annual meeting 63 new 
members have been added to the list.” 

The report of William Story, of Albany, Treasurer, 
showed a balance of $408.61 in the treasury Aug. 10, 
1885. There was received during the year $873.99, and 
the expenses amounted to $586.71, leaving a balance Aug. 
4, 1886, of $495.89. 

The Chairman of the Hxecutive Committee, John M. 
Quimby, of Albany, made a brief report, after which the 
President stated that Gen. Rodney C, Ward, of New 
York, had offered the member of the Association taking 
the largest small-mouthed bass this season a first-class 
fishing rod. 

After remarks by H. §8. Chandler, of New York, upon 
the necessity of Canada’s co-operation in regard to fish 
protection in order to secure the best results, the following 
was adopted: “Resolved, That a committee of two be 
appointed to confer with the Canadian Commissioners 
of Fisheries and ask them to co-operate in preventing net 


a 


fishing in the St. Lawrence River, to make the open season 
for bass fishing begin June 1, and to assist in all matters 
pertaining to the preservation of fish in said river,” 

M. B. Hill, of the Clayton Fish Hatchery, stated that 
4,000,000 fish, including trout, whitefish, salmon trout, 
California trout, wall-eyed pike, ciscoes and a cross be+ 
tween brook and salmon trout had been hatched this 
year. California trout to the number of 400,000 had been 
put in the river this year. The meeting elected officers 
as follows for the ensuing year: President, J. J. Flana- 
gan, Utica; First Vice-President, Andrew C. Cornwall, 
Alexandria Bay; Second Vice-President, Gardner M. 
Skinner, Clayton; Secretary, W. W. Byington, Albany; 
Treasurer, Wm. Story, Albany. Executive Committee— 
John H, Quimby, Albany, Chairman; Charles W, Cross- 
mon, Alexandria Bay; C, J. Hudson, R. H. Southgate, H. 
5S. Chandler, Wm. J, Cassard, A. D. Williams, Wm. C, 
Harris, Geo. T. Hasbrouck, New York; R. P. Grant, Clay- 
ton; W. H. Thompson, Alexandria Bay; EH. H. Britton, 
Toronto, Ont.; James Haton, James C. Greenman, Utica; 
George L. Crandall, Binghamton; Wm, Hayden, Colum- 
bus, QO.; H. H. Warner, Rochester; James T. Story, 
Albany; H. E. Morse, Clayton; Hon. Irving G. Vann, 
Syracuse; Judge D. C. Labatt, New Orleans and Louisi- 
ana Point; H. R. Heath, Nobby Island and Brooklyn; 
Advisory Counsel, Hon. Franklin M. Danaher, Albany, 
Messrs, Chandler, New York; Clarke, Jersey City, and 
Britton, of Toronto, are a committee to obtain the co- 
operation of the Canadian authorities with the Anglers’ 
Association and other organizations in the matter of fish 
protection on both sides and the adjustment of dates for 
the close and open seasons. 

The annual excursion of the Association was the sensa- 
tion of the week and the most successful of the series of 
enjoyable reunions. This year the management was for 
the first time in the hands of the Alexandria Bay anglers, 
The excursion party started from Alexandria Bay and 
took in all the landings on the American side, and then 
they went to the picnic grounds at Island Mary via the 
Canadian Channel. This point is atthe foot of Wells 
Island and is made an island by the little canal or shute 
dug by the oarsman through a low point to save three 
miles or more rowing in crossing from the American to 
the Canadian channels. It is a spacious and beautiful 
place. Tables 180ft. long with seats accommodated over 
230 guests. Additions to the party from small boats, 
steam and sail yachts, increased the number of the party 
to about 450 people. 

Editor Covert, of the Cleveland (O.) Leader, Judge Le- 
batt, a venerable jurist from New Orleans; Congressman 
Gilfillian of Pennsylvania; the Messrs. Hayden, the mil- 
lionaire coal and iron men of Columbus, O., and Fairy- 
land; Hon. N. W. Hunt, of Rye Island and Brooklyn; 
Vice-President Townley, of Round Island Park Associ- 
ation; Dr, Morris, of Albany; Capt. Doran, of Rochester; 
Capt. Matthews, of Toronto; Charles W. Crossmon, Man- 
ager Clemmes, Mrs. Hopkins, of Leavenworth, Kansas; 
and many other ladies and gentlemen who know how to 
give and to enjoy happy excursions of this kind, took 
pains to thank and compliment Messrs. Cornwall and 

hompson and the offcers ‘of the Association for the 
pleasures and good management of this reunion and 
excursion. Better still, a large number of new members 
were gained by the trip, and all are more interested than 
ever in the fish protection movement. At 2:30 P. M., over 
$3,000 worth of nets, captured by protectors Steele and 
Starring, were fired on a high point of rocks, under the 
direction of Chairman Quimby, of the Executive Com- 
mittee, Fish pirates cannot stand many more heavy 
drains of this kind upon their costly but contraband gill, 
fyke, hoop and other forms of nets, Hereafter in addi- 
tion to the confiscation of their nets they wlll be subject 
to fine and imprisonment. The members of the excur- 
sion party started for their various stopping places 
at 5 P. M., very happy and very weary with the 
day’s exertions. The management of the excursion and 
reunion reflects great credit on the Alexandria Bay 
anglers, 


THe CARP AS A GAME FisH,—Mt. Sterling, Ky., Aug, 
6.—Hditor Forest and Stream: Some time ago, a year or 
more, Isaw an article from “Little Sandy,” showing up 
the Guinea fowl as. a game bird. Now I want to placeon 
record the German carp as a game fish. Yesterday Rev. 
H, H. Sneed and myself drove out to a pond that I 
stocked with carp four or five years ago, when Kentucky 
had a fish commission, We wanted to try some of the 
new fluttering flies (and they are fine). Wecaughttwen- 
ty-eight black sunfish and one German carp weighing 
14%. Mr. Sneed called out, ‘‘I have a large fish of some 
kind, come with your net.” I rushed to his assistance 
and soon had him in the landing net, I saw at once it 
was a carp, and found the fly well hooked inside of his 
mouth, He made a powerful resistance and didnot seem 
to get weary in a two minutes’ struggle, when I scooped 
him in, The pond was constantly resounding with their 
splashes breaking after black flies. I think they will 
afford good sport if cultivated some. I hope “Little 
Sandy” will try them,—BiGg SAnpy, 


AN OppD TrI0.—Chatham, N. Y., Aug. 12,—Certainly 
the curiosities of angling will never end, nor the most im- 
probable fish stories cease to be told. The last is the true 
tale of R. H. Finch, a member of the Forest and Stream 
Club of this place. With afew angle worms he baited a 
line to which were attached three hooks, and cast them 
into the papermill pohd near here. In afew moments he 
was surprised with the following trio: An eel 26in. long, 
a trout 11}in. long and a rock bass 5in. long on one line 
and at one haul.—aA. J. F, 


Tut Most SournErn TrouT,—I owe to my friend, Pro- 
fessor Lupton, two specimens of a black spotted trout 
from a locality far south of any which has hitherto yielded 
Salmonidee. ‘They are from streams of the Sierra Madre, 
of Mexico, at an eleyation of between 7,000 and 8,000ft. 
in the southern part of the State of Chihuahua, near the 
boundaries of Durango and Sinaloa.’ The specimens are 
young and have teeth on the basihyal bones, as in Salmo 
purpuratus, which they otherwise resemble.—. D. Cope 
in American Naturalist. 


A Goop TrovuT.—A brook trout weighing 2lbs. 80z. 
was taken at Big Indian, Ulster county, N. Y., within 
half a mile of the hotel, last Saturday, by Mr. William 
Dubois. This is a large trout for those mountain streams 
and is therefore remarkable. Mr. Dubois sent the fish in 
to Mr, Charles T. Austin, who sent it to Mr. Blackford, on 
whose slabs we saw it last Monday. It was a male trout, 
and its protruding lower jaw indicated that many years 
had elapsed since it had absorbed its yoll-sac, 


DENVER, Colo., Aug. 13.—Messrs. L. B. France and 
Geo. W. Kassler, of this city, have just returned from a 
month’s fishing in Middle Park, Egeria Park and the head 
waters of White and Yampa rivers. They report havin 
had a grand outing and found all the trout they coul 
wish. They visited the noted, but almost unknown 
NERD SES Lake, the mountain-locked head of White 

iver.—B, 


ILLINOIS RiveR.—Lacon, Ill., July 24,—Sportsman’s 
pleasures are quiet here at present. Our fish laws were 
better enforced this spring than ever before, with the 
result that we are having fine sport with the rod. A better 
string of fish can be taken to-day in the Illinois River than 
at any time for thirty years past.—_ BYRNE, 


CAPE VINCENT, N. Y.—Mr. Thomas J. O. Donohue, of 
New York city, caught the largest pickerel of the season, 
18lbs, 20z.—J. O. P. 


THomas L. PrircHarp, well-known®s an expert fly- 
caster, died last week at his home in Brooklyn, N. Y., 
aged 23 years. 


Forest and Stream Fables. 


Mr. HicH’s Satmon.—The following letter received 
yesterday by the Hon. W. H. Harper is sufficiently ex- 
planatory: ‘‘Mic-Maco SaumMon CLuB—Dear Harper: I 
sent you by express a 30-pound salmon which I killed to- 
day in the Restigouche River after an exciting contest of 
two hours and three-quarters by the watch. He was 
hooked in one of the ventral fins, having missed the fly 
in rising, which gave him full play with all his strength. 
You may infer something of the nature of the contest 
when I tell you that he pulled my canoe, containing my- 
self and two Indians, three miles down the river before 
he was brought to gaff, and fish and fisherman were 
almost equally exhausted when the struggle was over, I 
have had him frozen, and hope he will come through in 
good shape, Please distribute him among my friends on 
Prairie avenue, and if possible let them see him before he is 
cut up. Iam fully persuaded that a man who has killed 
a 380-pound salmon has not lived altogether in vain, I 
trust that you may make as good a race for Congress as 
the fish did for the Atlantic Ocean.—James L. Hiau. 
P, S.—He measures 41 inches in length.”"—Chicago 
Tribune, Aug. 11. : 


MASTIGOUCHE FisHING CLUB.—Montreal, Aug. 13,—A 
gentleman and his wife from New York, who have just 
returned from the Mastigouche lakes, where they have 
been staying for the last four or five weeks, report fine 
weather, very few flies or mosquitoes, and excellent sport 
with the trout. The lady succeeded in capturing one 
afternoon last week, four fine trout thataggregated 114lbs, 
The largest weighed a little over 4Ibs. Their weights 
were 4lbs., dilbs., 22lbs. and 2lbs. They were caught in 
Lake Munroe, one of the reserved lakes belonging to the 
Mastigouche Fishing Club. The largest trout caught there 
this season previously was taken by Mr. Sinclair, of New 
York, and weighed 34lbs. I was the fortunate recipient 
of the handsome 4]b. trout caught by Mrs. S., and can 
speak appreciatingly of its fine qualities. I leave for the 
lakes this P. M. to try and find its mate.—Hmnry W, 
ATWATER, Secretary M. F, C. 


Answers to Correspondents. 


Ee" No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 


8. A; W., Toronto, Can.—We are unable to give the offsets of 
the canoes at present. 


W. D. A. Jr., Montclair, N. J.—Petrel was illustrated in the 
FOREST AND STREAM of Noy. 20 and 27, 1884. 


Henry, Phila.—A yacht 40 by 12ft, would cost upward of $3,000if 
properly built and equipped, The Coot is 2lft. long, the Pilgrim is 
21ft. waterline. 

Dick Dust1ovs, Indian Point, N. Y.—Which is the roper term 
to use when speaking ofthe adornments of a deer’s head a pair 
of horns or a pair of antlers? Ans. The latter. 


W,O, W., Charlottesville, Pa.—In the U. 8. Fisheries reports I find 
this remark: “Hishculturists have made many efforts to hatch 
the eggs of the black bass and haye neyer succeeded.” Is that 
correct. Has not that art been discovered yet? Ans. Itiscorrect. 
There is no inducement for practical men io try to take the eggs of 
black bass artificially, because they watch their nest and their eggs 
hatch well in a state of nature. Where waters are to be stocked 
with bass this can be done by introducing the fish themselves. 


R. B, §., New York—l. The trout season, in the State of New 
York closes on Sept. 1, except in the Adirondacks, where it is open 
until the 15th. 2. You may find black bass fishing near Stevens 
Lake, but we do not know of any. Wor these fish you need either 
a bait-rod or a fly-rod according to your aoe of fishing, although 
the latter can be used for bait in still-fishing but cannot cast a 
frog or minnow. Usea reel and silk line, bait with heleramites 
minnows or frogs; see our reply in Aug.5. 3. The party mentioned 
we cannot recommend. 


CATBOAT WAVE.—The positions are not given definitely enough 
on the diagram to decide the point. B should have given way in. 
time if possibie, but if he was near the shore on port tack, without 
water to luif when A came on his quarter, then he could have 
hailed A to go about and give him room. Port tack must give 
way, and the fact of a collision is proof that the boat on the port 
tack was not far enough ahead to justify an attempt to cross, but 
no boat has a right to force another ashore, and if hailedin time A 
must give room to B to clear the shore. 

BP. i. C., Brooklyn, N- Y.—I claim that pickere] very seldom grow 
over 6lbs.; my friend that they often have been caught weighin 
l5lbs.; whois right? Please tell difference between pike ail 
pickerel. Ans. Both of you may be right, as no doubt you are 
speaking of two species of the pike family. Thenames “pike” and 
“pickerel” are so applied to different fishes that it is difficult to 
say what fish is meant unless we know the locality where the fish 
isfound. See “Adirondack Fishes,” by Fred Mather, in our ad- 


INDIAN Point, Chateaugay Lake, N. Y.—Trout fishi 
: Bay $ : enine vertised book list, you will find this matter gone over at length. 


is fairly good, the guests of the house catch all they want 
to eat. A gent just came in from Plumadore Pond, and 
brought as a result of two hours’ fishing with one rod (fly- 
casting) 28 trout weighing 8lbs.; they saw three deer. 
Deer are numerous here at the lake, and people are pre- 
paring to hound them in September.—R, M. SHurts, 


A SOFT, VELVET TEXTURE is imparted to the skin by the use of 
Glenn’s Sulphur Soap. _ Por skin diveaees it should be ‘ised freely. 
Never a ia NEE it. It & also eepcclally. useful asa 
tTeans of bleac. and pur: @ woolens, cotton, etc. Hill’s Hai 
and Whisker Dye black SHO 50 cents,—d dp, beret 


68 


Hisheulture. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 


THE AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY. 
REMARES AND DISCUSSION, 


RR. FATRBANK—Mr, President and gentlemen, I 

4k thought it might be of interest to say a word or two to 
the gentlemen here in relation to the matter of planting fish 
in waters where they are not indigenous. We have made very 
great strides in artificial propagation of fish, and have mas- 
tered all the difficulties of hatching fish, procuring the eggs, 
hatching and obtaining the young fry, and a great deal of 
work and agreat deal of Buney, has been expended in plantin 
fish in various waters in all of the States, We started o 
with a degree of enthusiasm eight or ten years ago that was 
worthy of a better outcome than we have had, but it was 
done with more zeal than wisdom, Ithink. We have planted 
shad, for instance, in the Calumet River here, which empties 
into Lake Michican, and we have planted trout in the Kan- 
Kakee River and brook trout in the streams of Iowa, and 
lake salmon in all the little lakes in Michigan and Illinois, 
and wherever there was a little stream we thought at that 
time all we had to do was to hatch the fish and put the young 
iry in there and we would have an abundance of fish, It is 
needless to say, at least I have not heard of any instance 
where any of these efforts have been successful. I was 
anxious to demonstrate the fact, and I decided to make an 
experiment in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, which I did on a 
large enough scale to demonstrate thoroughly whether it was 
practicable, Lake Geneya is a lake about eight miles long 
and from half a mile to three miles wide. It is avery pure 
body of water, as blue as Lake Michigan. It is 185ft. 
deep, I have found in some place, but it averages 100ft. 
deep all over it, bold shores and very clean. ‘There is 
not a bulvush or a lily-pad in it, and in every way is 
particularly adapted to the salmon-trout, because it seemed 
in all its characteristics just like the small lakes of New 
York State in which the salmon trout are indigenous— 
Onondago Lake, Cayuga Lake, and several of the lakes there. 
Not.feeling sure about it, I wrote to Mr. Seth Green, who was 
an old friend of mine, to come out and spend a week with me, 
which he did, because I wanted his judgment in the matter; 
and we sounded the lake and found the depth of the water 
and we dredged the bottom. We caught all the smail vari- 
eties of fish to see what food there was for the salmon trout. 
Lake Geneva is somewhat celebrated for abounding in the 
small fish Known as the cisco. They arein that lake and one 
or two other small lakes of Wisconsin, and they are there in 
great abundance, living in deep water. The cisco is the 
natural food of the lake trout, and we therefore very natur- 
ally came to the conclusion that Lake Geneva was particu- 
larly adapted, if any lake on the face of the earth was, for 
planting and growing the Mackinaw trout, or lake trout, 
So I built a hatching house and Iemployed one of Mr, 
Green’s men, Mr, Welcher, who was afterward superintend- 
ent of the Wisconsin fish hatching establishment, and went 
to work. The first year I bought the eggs from the New 
York State Conrmission, 250,000, and after that Mr. Welcher 
went every fall to Lake Michigan and took the supply of 
eggs. I haye laid in about 500,000 each winter, an par 
sued that faithfully and put in about 500,000 good, healthy 
fry in the lake every spring for five years; but I have never 
seen, and no one else, as near as | can find out, has ever 
seen the shadow orsign of a salmon trout in Lake Geneva, 
large or small, 

A MEMBER—How deep is the water? 

Mr. FAIRBANK—A bout 150ft, or an average of 100ft. 

QuEstion—And what is the temperature? 

Mk, FAIRBANK—It is a cold lake, I don’t know. 

THE SECRETARY—They ought to be there, Mr, Fairbank. 

Mr. FAIRBANK— Well, they are not there. Mr. Green said 
“They are there, but you don’t know howto fish for them. 
They are in sae water.” “Well,” I said, “you come out 
and spend another week with me and we will fish for them,” 
He said he was not able to come, but replied, ‘‘I will send 
my son out, I offered to pay all his expenses, and his son 
came out. I think that was two years ago, and he spent a 
week with me, and we spent the week fishing faithfully in 
the deep water with Mr, Green’s methods, with a heavy 
sinker and leaders, and we fished the lake thoroughly and 
Mr. Welcher cameglown with some gill nets—that was three 
years ago. Weset gill nets across the lake in four or five 
different places, and followed that up for a week, and we 
neyer Tan or saw one sign of a salmon trout. Now, the rea- 
son of it is this, and that is the reason I call the attention of 
you gentlemen toit, Itis asubject we have got to look at 
fairly, and it is the main thing in planting fish, and that is 
what food is there in the waters where you propose ta pian 
the fish for the young fish or fry? Salmon trout would live 
in Lake Geneva if they could come to maturity. The cisco 
is there in great abundance, and would furnish a most ex- 
cellent and natural food—thefish that they live on in Lake 
Michigan, but in looking at it I was satisfied that was the 
trouble, that all the young fish died. The fry starved 
to death because their food was not there. Now, in 
looking at it you will see what the trouble is. The salmon 
trout breed in the Great Lakes wherever there is a reef, and 
there you eatch them in three, four, or five hundred feet of 
water, or less, wherever there are extensive reefs of rock 
there the gill nets are set and there the salmon trout are 
taken. Here are the Racine reefs, you sail over those reefs 
any time in the summer and throw out a trolling line and 
you take salmon trout, My theory of it is that on the face 
of that rock there is some animal life, animalculz that the 
young fish stick their noses in and feed on until they are old 
enough to eat other fish. Lake Geneva has no reefs of rock. 
Where there are stones at all itis a boulder bottom, or it is 
aimud bottom, earth and clay, covered largely with leaves, 
Tt is surrounded to a great extent with timber and the leaves 
blow in every year. ou try it and you will find on the bot- 
tom of Lake Geneva to be a layer of dead leaves, so there is 
evidently nothing there for the young fry to feed upon and 
the fry have all died, and that has been the case in hundreds 
of other instances. [have sentthem to Crystal Lake, Mr, 
Dole who lives there is afriend of mine, and I have sent 
several hundred thousand for two or three years, I always 
gave him alot to putin there. That is a small deep lake of 
perhaps three or four hundred acres, very pure water, and 
very clear, but there never has been a young fish seen and I 
think it is money and work thrown away and that itis ut- 
terly useless to hatch fish and put them im waters unless we 
know to a certainty that the food for the young fry is 
there. I made still another experiment In the same line 
by going into one of the neighboring lakes near by in 
Wisconsin, and taking a large amount of the spawn of 
the wall-eyed pike and I brought those down and hatched 
millions of them, and put them into Lake Geneva, and there 
never has been a wall-eyed pike seen there. NMyidently there 
is nothing for those young fish to live upon, They breed 
and live and thrive where all the conditions are right for 
them, or in trout lakes where they are indigenous and, there 
is something for the young fish to live upon, You may take 
the fry and put them into waters where there is no food for 
the young fish and you will never have any result. Thisisa 
thing we might as well look in the face and understand 
that that is useless work, Now, see the work of the Iowa 
Commission, and they did a eee deal, they took a great 
deal of spawn, salmon trout, | don’t know where they de- 
posited them—all over Iowa—but L have yet to learn that 
one has appeared, The same way I did with whitefish. 


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took about an equal number of whitefish as lake-trout 
taking the spawn the same time of year and hatched about 
as Imany. J suppose I put into Lake Geneva 2,500,000, 
both of whitefish and lake trout. I was determined to make 
the experiment thorough enough to demonstrate that one 
Be SnOn, whether these small lakes could be stocked with 
the better classes of food fishes where they were not indi- 
enous to the waters. I knew that of course by putting a 
ew thousand in a lake occasionally, or every year, five to ten 
or pypety thousand, was not enough to demonstrate it, 
They could easily be destroyed; but by putting enough in, 
piling them in year after year, it would demonstrate it, 
and Ispent ten or twelye thousand dollars in the experiment. 
I think this is a question that is very vital for us to consider 
in our work hereafter—what there is in the waters where we 
propose to put fish forthe young to live upon, and 1 apprehend 
there is not much to be gained in trying to plant fish in 
waters where they are not indigenous, or where they have 
not been some time. I also procured from Professor Baird 
and hatched perhaps half a million of California salmon the 
Same seasons that I was hatching the others, which I de- 
osited in the lake; but there is a little stream entering Lake 
reneva—the lake is fed by streams, There is really no inlet 
toit except the springs around it, but at the none end of 
the lake there is about a mile of low land, and the springs 
running down through make: a little creek. I deposited the 
youn: California salmon in those little streams, little springs, 
and they ran down into this creek. Some of them I kept— 
perhaps fifty to one hundred thousand, about half of the 
amount I hatched, I kept from the streams until they were 
yearlings, and then turned them out, and we have taken 
occasionally a California salmon, but they are not at all 
plenty. For the last two years there has not been any taken, 
hree years ago a boy took one, a very fine fish, which 
weighed twelve and three quarter pounds, as handsome a 
salmon as I ever say anywhere—showing that salt doesn’t 
enter into the question at all as to the life of the salmon; 
that they will grow just as _wellin fresh water as in salt 
if they have enough to eat. There is an abundance of food 
there, and the California salmon are a very hardy fish. I 
have no doubt if I had put as many California salmon into 
Lake Geneva as I did salmon trout that we would had more 
of a result from it, still I don’t apprehend that they would 
do much, I think a lake of that size and purity of water, 
and with all the food there for the maturing of fish, the 
California salmon might be made to flourish there if we had 
two or three miles of good gravel bottom stream in which 
they could spawn. I found in this little stream which runs 
up through the marshy meadow, very low ground—it is only 
& small stream, and the bottom 1s mud and the water is very 
cold but sluggish—I found in there one day four or five large 
salmon that would run 8 to 10lbs., splashing around up in 
there—it was evidently their spawning season—looking for a 
lace to spawn; but if they did lay their eaes they sank down 
in the mud and were lost. There is no place there for them 
to hatch. Icouldn’t get any spayning ground forthem. I 
also made an experiment in brook trout in these little 
streams, springs around those hills, and in this creek running 
down there, and established a fish farm up there, quite a 
trout pond, and stocked this littlestream. Thatis eminently 
successful, because in the stream, in the weeds and growth in 
the bottom they are alive with the natural food of the brook 
trout, the little fresh-water shrimp, and now that mile and 
a halt of stream running through this marsh is full of brook 
trout, as fine trout as Lever saw, In fact, I never saw fatter 
and finer brook trout than I find in there. I can go in there 
any time and take twenty-five or thirty trout in an hour or 
two. That experiment has been eminently successful, he- 
cause the food is there for the fish. [thought I would give 
you gentlemen the benefit of my experience, I have never 
written anything about it, because it was a good deal of a 
question in my mind whether I ought to do it and whether I 
ought to discourage the attempts that might be made; but I 
am so thoroughly satisfied that it is utterly useless that I 
think it should be made public. 


Mr. DuNNING—Mr, Chairman, I would agree with Mz. 
Fairbank in regard to Geneva Lake, He has taken a great 
deal of pains in stocking this lake, and it is as beautiful a 
lake as you ever saw in your life, and it is true, as he says— 
I have been there—that it has bold shores, deep water, and it 
would seem as though it was the most perfect place that ever 
was made for lake trout, but it is also true that they are not 
there, I amintimate with Mr. Fairbank and know about this 
matter, and there was ho success whatever in the experi- 
ment, and it was very discouraging. Mr, Fairbank has done 
more to stock the inland lakes than any man I know of in 
the country, but I am satisfied, and I think Mr, Fairbank is, 
that it is not the fault of the water, but it is the want of fish 
food. Now, Mr. Forbes in this State, Professor Forbes, told 
mé, in a conversation with him at our place in Madison, we 
had a great epidemic among our fish there the summer he 
was there and he came there to investigate it, the perch died 
by the hundreds of thousands, and when he was there we 
were talking about this same thing, and he dredged in 
our lakes to find the fish food, to see of what it was eee 
to see if that was the cause of the epidemic in the fish. In 
the conversation he said to me, “Mr, Dunning, I find m 
dredging in one haul more fish food than I would in Lake 
Geneva.”? Itis mere nothing there, and the cause of the fish 
not doing any better I think is for the want of the food. 
Now, Mr. Fairbank, in the lake you speak of, you will find 
your fishing is rather crude for a body of water as large as 
that. 

Mr. FArRBANK—There is good black bass fishing there. 

Mr. Dunningc—They are not as plenty as they should be 
and they lack food, and it is alack of the food more than 
anything else. 

Mr. FAIRBANE—Oh, there is an abundance of food for the 
black bass and for the other fish that are indigenous to the 
place. 

; Mr. DunnInG—Now, in our lakes, Madison, we are sur- 
rounded by lakes there, we haye had the lake trout annually 
and they were put in, We got discouraged because they 
were put in in unlimited quantities and we didn’t see any 
result, but we continued to put them in and they began to 
show themselves. A year ago last season, and this last sea- 
son, and this winter they have been caught in quite good 
numbers because people have learned to know how to fish 
forthem. There haye been a great many of these fish caught 
by people who didn’t know what they were and they put 
them back, supposing they were dogfish, not being a fish 
they had been in the habit of seeing in our waters. Lastfall 
during the spawning season of the trout I took as many as 
five that were partially digested from the stomach of a pick- 
erel from half a pound to nearly a pound, I took five. Now 
IT account for that in this way. The trout were spawning 
at the time and the fish took advantage of it and took them. 

Mr, FATREANK—Have the fishermen taken any salmon 
trout of any size in your lakes? — ; 

Mr. DUNNING—Oh, yes, weighing 3lbs. to 32¢Ibs. 

Mr. FAIRBANK—That is very encouraging, but your lakes 
there bear out what I said. I think you have some lime for- 
mation and rocks. 

Mr. Dunning—Yes, and some sandbanks. So I want the 
convention, as well as Mr. Fairbank, to think that Wisconsin 
inland lakes will produce fish—that is, the trout. There is 
no question about it. 

Ma. FAIRBANK—I have no doubt there are lakes where the 
food will be found, AsIsay, youfind alake where the proper 
stone formation exists and you will undoubtedly find food for 


them; but I think im the majority of the small lakes it would 
be utterly useless to put lake trout in them. Ihave neyer 
heard what the success was there at_the Madison lakes. 

knew something had been done there, butnottheresult. Se, 


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[Auag, 19, 1886. 


if you have succeeded there you ought to go on and put in a 
very lange amount of them every year. 

Mr, Duxninc—As remarked, it requires different fishing 
to fish for the lake trout than for the salmon, 

nse HAIRBANK—Yes, you have got to fish for them in deep 
water, 

Mr. MATHER—Mr. President, there is one thing that 
strikes me that is a little singular about Geneva Lake, and 
that is this, as I understand it, the food éf all these young 
fishes belonging to the salmon family, including the brook 
trout, the lake trout, ete., which are all grouped in one 
family, there are only three classes of food which they feed 
upon; one is the small crustaceans, another is the insects 
and flies on the surface, and the third is the lary of those 
flies and worms in the water, and they all feed upon that 
class of food, and if there is food in Geneva Lake for the 
brook trout and for the California salmon, I do not know 
why the lake trout should not be found there also. 

R, FATRBANK—The ;brook trout and the California sal- 
mon were put into this little stream up above, and there is 
where they found their food. There is insect life of course 
that the ciseo feeds on, The young of the cisco find their 
food there. I don’t know what it is. 

Mr. MAtTHER—It rather surprises me that there is food for 
all these and none for the lake trout, 

Mr. ToMLIN—Up within a few miles of Duluthsome years 
ago some very wise men petitioned for the deposit of two 
hundred of these salmon trout, just as Mr, Fairbank speaks 
of—seven years ago. Now, I have been up to the lake several 
times and fished there, pany to see if there was any 
chance of getting these fish, and I was puzzled beyond my 
comprehension to understand why in seven years there had 
not any of them turned up. I thought surely in that seven 

ears there would have been some young ones taken. As 
Mr. Mather said, [think the salmon family live all the way 
through on the same kind of food, and if there was food for 
the brook trout there would be for the salmon trout. Now, 
after the first plant of two hundred and fifty thousand was 
Dae in, the next year ne put in another plant of two 

undred and fifty thousand, so there has been five hundred 
thousand put in there. This lake I speak of has all the 
properties of a good lake for fish, except the limestone forma- 
lion. Itis boulders there, but any quantity of lily-pads and 
what are called fresh water plantain, and in addition there 
are millions of chubs or shiners, and just as soon as you get. 
the small fish over the preliminary stage of their existence 
there is plenty for them to live upon. But in that seven 
years I have yet to hear of onesalmon trout being caught. I 
have wondered a great many times why it is so. 

te FATRBANK—I think you have got to have the rock for- 
mation. 

Mr. CLARK—I think there is one pointthat they all over- 
look—something I have been working on two or three years, 
and perhaps other fishculturists, and that is we are planting 
our brook trout, salmon trout, young salmon and all of that 
class of fish in new waters too young, They should be grown 
or partially grown before we plant them. Another point 
which goes to prove that you get results quicker is, that 
wherever you havea hatching house on a stream that trout 
will live in it at all, you will get that stream stocked ten 
times (licker than any that you plant with fry, because your 
partially grown fish are always getting away. Now, to stock 
new waters which are not trout streams proper, I think the 
Way is to put the fish in from from four months to six 
months, up to a year old; then you have a good stout healthy 
fish that has got something to live uponb until it can accustom 
itself to the new class of food. 

Mr. Tomiin—I would like to ask Mr, Clark to come back 
to the subject which Mr, Fairbank started on—is it possible 
to stock waters which are not indigenous to salmon or trout 
with trout or salmon, and make it # success ? 

4 Mr, CLARE—Certainly it is possible, because it has been 

one, , 

Mr. MATHER—In regard to this matter which Mr. Tomlin 
has Heh brought up and the question which he asks Mz, 
Clark, about stocking with fish which are not indigenous to 
the water, I will say that within the past few years this lake 
trout, whose natural habitat is the great lakes and the small 
lakes of New York, has been introduced into Virginia. Col, 
MeDonald has had success with them at Wytheville, and all 
of us Who know anything about the distribution of this fish, 
know that our lake, or salmon trout, never existed in 
Virginia in a state of nature. Iam now hatching for Pro- 
fessor Baird one hundred and fifty thousand of these lake 
trout, which he has requested me to keep on Long Island 
for four or five months, in accordance with Mr, Clark’s 
theory, and then distribute according to bis order in the 
fall, and he tells me that Col. McDonald says that these 
lake trout will bear warmer waters than any of our salmon. 
That is not my experience, I have always believed them to 
be the most delicate in regard to temperature of any of our 
fishes, and have believed they require colder water; at the 
same time I am trying it, I am anxious to see if they will 
live in our warm waters on Long Island, Col. MeDonald 
has raised them in Virginia, where there isnot much differ- 
ence in temperature. 

Mr. CLARK—I have one hundred and fifty thousand that 
we are keeping for the United States Commission to-day 
from the same lot that Mr, Mather speaks about. Mr. 
Mather’s one hundred and fifty thousand came from North- 
ville. That is the purpose of the United States Fish Com- 
mission from now on. ow, one remark that Mr, Dunning 
just spoke to me about—he thought that if you keep them in 
the troughs too long they become too much domesticated, 
Now, there is the point—you want to keep them Jong enough 
until they grow so that you have a good healthy fish, | mean 
a fish of two or three months about. Keep them there as 
long as you see fit and put them in your pond and feed them, 
That is my idea of it, keep them until you get a good healthy 
fish. We have had at Northville probably twenty-five thou- 
sand trout from a year old and upward, and next weels shall 
probably plant one half of those fish. Some of them are 
probably at least a foot long, , 

Mr. FAIRBANK—I have no doubt that these fish, kept until 
they become amature fish, say a year old, willlive in Lake 
Geneva, because there is enough food for them there, min- 
nows and young fish that they can eat; but I don’t believe 
that if they spawn there that the young ay which the 
hatch would ever come to maturity, because 1 don’t thin 
there is any food in that lakefor them, The object of my 
making these remarks is that gentlemen when selecting a 
lake to put trout in should look to the matter of the food for 
the fry, the young fish, and look particularly to the rock 
formation, the stene formation aboutit. I think that isthe 
secret of it, and if you put your young fish in, keeping them 
until they are six months or a year old and then put them 
in a lake where there is no food for the fry, it will never 
amount to anything, These mature fish will grow, but there 
neyer will be a second generation. : : 

Mr. MATHER—What Mr. Fairbank has said about plantin 
fish in suitable waters is no doubt true, and what Mr, Clan 
says about raising these young fish is also true, but it has 
been my experience that a young lake traut would prefer 
to have the tail of his brother ora finfrom his brotherte any- 
thing youcan offer him. These little devils eat each other up, 

DR. *upsos—I would inquire if there are any More papers 
to be read? if there are not, of course the more discussion we 
have, the better. 


Forest and Stream Fables have been reprinted with 
illustrations by the aatthor, “Awdhsoose,” whose sketches. 
are as felicitous as the text of the fables themseives. - There 
are seven of the Fables, each with w full page picture, and 


specially designed cover and title page. Postpaid, 10 cents. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


69 


Canecing. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs.are requested to send to. Formsr AND 
STREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, ete,, of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of mbes nes. and races, and 
report of the same. Canoeisis and all interested in canoeing are 
Tequested to forward to FOREST AND SiRHam their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport. 1 


FIXTURES. 


AUGUST. 
Mohican Races every Thursday 20. Tippy C., Chicago, Annual, 
eon the season, 21, Lake St. Louis, Annual, La- 
18—27—A.C.A. Meet, Grindstone. 


chine, 
SEPTEMBER, 
8. New York, Challenge Cup. li, New York, Sailing Trophy. 
4, Now York, Challenge Cup, 18. Brooklyn, Sailing Races. 


4, Brooklyn, Paddling. 20, Brooklyn, Challenge Bove 

4. New York, gee 25, New York, Sailing Trophy 
CTOBER. 

2. New York, Fall Regatta. 


THE WINTER MEET OF THE CANOEMEN. 
RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO “FOREST AND STREAM.” 


A SONG Ising, and a call Lring 
To the brethren bold and free, 
Who swing theit blades by the cypress shades, 
Or the foam of the surging sea, 


Whose trim craft glide on the sluggish tide 
Where the white magnolia gleams; 

Whose paddles fash where the currents dash 
Of the Northland’s erystal streams, 


Whose shadows lie where the brook trout fly 
In the still, dark pools to hide; 

Wha, deep in the brakes of the Southland lakes, 
In their long, light ‘‘cooners” glide, 


By rough ice-pack, in the frail kayak, 
Or in tropic swamps who search; 

Who the waft display of the A. C. A., 
Or paddle a Micmac birch. 


To each and all I would send my call, 
Who cruise in the light canoe; 

To breeze or gale who can trim the sail 
Of a craft that is staunch and true, | 


Then list ye all to the sounding call, 
As it rings from land to land, 

Through the mystic rites of the press and types, 
And the arts of the printer band. 


‘Tis a call to meet when the snow and sleet 
Of the storms whirl wild and high; 

When the white waves roar on the sounding shore, 
With the wild winds shrieking by. 


And fear you not for a dreary lot, 
When answering back my call; 

Por the noble meet of our mighty fleet, 
There's a camp that is known to all, 


Our flag, that flies ‘neath the gladsome skies, 
O'er the foam of the bounding wave, 

We vail to the blast, when the winters cast 
Their snow on the summer’s grave, 


By wave or wood, we have sought the good 
Which comes to the outer’s call; 
When the snows shall beat, there’s a rousing meet 
In Forgst AND STREAM for all. 
JUNE 18, 1886. 


K. 


THE A. C. A. AND THE CRUISERS. 


FT HERE is of course a eee difference of tastes among canoeists 
as among all other bodies of men, and while the majority of 
canceists hold some articles of faith in common, they are divided 
by the line, largely imaginary, which some draw between cruising 
and racing. Itis the firm belief of some of our most energetic 
cruisers that the aim and the end of the A. C. A. is racing, and 
though they will not visit the meets and see for themselves how 
prominent the cruising feature is there, though the racing natur- 
rally makes more show on paper, they are none the less positive in 
their position, Naturally at a meet the racing attracts all the 
attention. A crowd are waiting on the hillside to see a man come 
in ahead in a race and not one of them cares to go over to the grove 
beyond and see the snug white tents and smoky fireplaces. If 
they did there is nothing special to attract attention, nothing but 
what they have often seen, nothing to write about and nothing to 
wave their hats and hurrah over. Some thirty men do all the rac- 
ing, but there are in camp six or eight times that number who are 
enjoying the best part of canoeing, the quiet social side that we 
all goto camp for, eyenif we do enjoy a few days of friendly 
racing. 

For the next three or four weeks our columns will be full of the 
meet, and naturally the racing, in view of the international con- 
test, will monopolize a large part of the space. No doubt this will 
bring some protests from the absent cruising men, and the annual 
complaint against racing and racing machines will be heard. Now, 
before we come to the races we will try to show what the A.C, A. 
is doing, and chiefly through the Commodore of this year, a man 
who ownsa racing canoe and who is following up the work done 
by last year’s Commodore, also a racing man. The following direc- 
tory of water courses has been compiled by Commodore Rathbun 
from the list of last year, with new routes added. The list is 
headed. by the following notice: 

The following list of cruises and references is hereby published 
for the benefit of the Association. The members mentioned have 
consented, in so far as they are able by correspondence, to give in- 
formation Ser ordine the cruises to which their names are ap- 

ended. Applications to them should specify in concise form the 

nformation desired, and must have the A.C. A.membership num- 
ber appended thereto. All members who may have had experience 
of cruises other than those named, and who are willing to give in- 
formation regarding the same, will report to the Commodore. 
Many references and minor cruises in addition are on record, and 
will be furnished on application to the Commodore. All members 
are especially urged to forward for reference the name of any 
cruise they may make hereafter, and it is hoped that the manifest 
benefit to all eruisers may induce all unattached canoeists to en- 
roll themselves under the A. C. A. burgee.—F_ 8. RaTHBUN, Com- 
modore A. C. A, (Deseronto, Ont., June 1, 1886). 


CRUISES AND REFERENCES. 


Adirondack Lakes.—Henry A. Harrison, Newburgh, N. ¥.; I. F. 
West, Watertown, Dak.; Wrank A. Jones, Box 1317, New York city. 

Allegheny River—James K. Bakewell, ‘Washington, D. 0.;_E. D. 
Wetmore, Warren, Pa.; Geo. A. Howe, 110 Diamond street, Pitts- 
burgh, Pa.; W. H. Rea, 134 Water street, Pittsburgh, Pa.; J. P. 
Jefierson, Warren, Pa. 

Atlantic Coast—North.—A. 8, Flint, U. 8. N. Observatory, Wash- 
ington, D. C.; R. B. Burchard, 24 West Fortieth street. Mi York 
city; C. Murphy, Salem, Mass.; 8. R. Stoddard, Glens Falls, N. Y. 

Atlantic Coast—South.—N. H. Bishop, Lake George, N. Yu: Dr. 
Chas. A, Neidé, Schuylerville, N.Y. ; 

Black River and Lake.—J. 6, Wilson, Watertown, N.Y. 

Blackstone River.—H. M. Clarke, Box 351,.Providence, R. I. 

Bog River. P. Hale, Canton, N. Y, 

Central New York Lakes.—A. H. Siegtried, 47 Tribune Building, 
New York city. : 

Chaleur Bay—Rivers Emptying Into.-h. ¥. Hemenway, 38 
Fourth street, Lowell, Mass. 

. Y=: Wm, 


_ Champlain Lake.—William W. Cooke, Whitehall, N. 

Hi. Falkner, 36 Tulpehocken street, Germantown, Pa.} Dr, Charles 
Ae Neidé, Schuylerville, N. Y.; Walter H. Larom, Stafford Springs, 
Conn, 


ea 


Charles River.—John Boyle O'Reilly, Boston, Mass.; Chas. 8S, 
ees . Pav street, Boston Mass.; EM. Clarke, Box 351, Proyi- 
ence, R. I. 


Chateaugay River, —W. H. Rintoul, 6 Hospital street, Montreal. 

Chautauqua Lake.—George A. Howe, 110 Diamond street, Pitts- 
burgh, Pa.; J. P. Jefferson, Warren, Pa. | 5 ae 
Ps e 1emung River,—A, H, Siegfried, 47 Tribune Building, New York 

Ty. ’ 2 

OCceur D'Alene Lake and River, Idaho—Lucien Wulsin, Queen 
City Club, Cincinnati; Frank N, Beebe, Columbus, O, 

i ee River.—John Boyle O'Reilly, Boston, Mass.; f', H, Pullen, 
owe. ass. . 
Connecticut River, Upper Riyer,—John Boyle Orexly, Boston 

Pilot, Boston, Mass.; T, J. Hand, Jr., Sing Sing, N. ¥.; L. Q, Jones, 

Hartford, Conn. 

Connecticut mere t Ree to Sound.—Dr. George L. Par- 
mele, Hartford, Conn,; C. M, Shedd, ay ges National Bank, 
Springfield, Mass.; F. A. Nickerson, Box 1296, Springfield Mass.; 
W. B, Davidson, United States Bank, Hartford, Conn.; mil C: 
Knappe, Springtield, Mass, y: ' 

Cumberland River.—Orangé Frazer, Wilmington, 0.; BR. 8. 
Withers, Fairlawn, Lexington, Ky. 

Cuyahoga River,—W. H. Eckman, Cleveland, 0, 

Delaware River and Hast Branch,—Grant Yan Dusen, Rondout, 
N, Y.; Charles C, Hitchcock, Ware, Mass.; William M, Carter, 
Trenton, N. J. 

Delaware River and West Branch._James L, Greenleaf, School 
of Mines, Néw York Gity; Robert Shaw Oliver, Albany, N. Y.; RB. 
W. Gibson, Albany, N. ¥, W. B. Greaves, East Orange, Nid. . 

Florida Waters;—S, D. Kendall, Tarpon Springs, Fla; C. Kirk 
Munroe, 140 Nassau street, New York City; Dr. C. A. 
Schuylerville, N. Y.; H. L. Willoughby, Newport, BR. I. 

Gananoque River and Lakes.—G, O, Totten, 431 Broad street, 
Newark, N.J.; G. G. Hutcheson, Brockville. b 

Genesee Riyer.—Matt. Angle, Rochester, N. Y. H. L. Ward, 
Rochester, N. Y. . 

George Lake —Wm. W. Cooke, Whitehall, N. Y,; Dr. Charles A. 
Neidé, Schuyleryille, N, Y.; Robert J. Wilkin, 148 Henry street, 
Brooklyn, N. Y, i . ’ J 

Georgia—Gulf of (British Columbia)—J. C, Haines, Seattle, 
Washington Territory, ; 

Georgian Bay.—B. We. Richards, Brockville, Ont.; J. L. Weller, 
eee Ont.; J. E. Watson, Fourth and Holden aives., Detroit, 
Mich. 

Grand Riyer—Ontario—J. N, McKendrick, Galt, Ont; Collin 
Fraser, 28 St. Mary street, Toronto,; Edwin Fowler, (29 Sixth ave. 
New York City. 

; I River.—Robert J. Wilkin, 148 Henry street, Brook- 

yn, N.Y, ‘ 

Housatonic River—Wm. L. Aldin, Times Office, New York City. 
A. Jarratt Lewis, 267 Newburg street, Boston, Mass.; G. Living- 
ston Morse, Box 700, Yonkers, N. Y. af? 

Hudson Riyer—Fort Edward to Albany.—Dr. Charles A. Neidé, 
Schuylerville, N. Y.; Nate L. Smith, Newburgh, N. Y.; W. 
Wackerhagen, Albany, N. Y.; F. L. Mix, Albany, N.Y. 

Hudson River—Albany to Newburgh.—Grant Van _ Dusen, Ron- 
dout, N, ¥.; Nate L. Smith, Newburgh, N. Y.; C. Bower Vaux, 
34 Cortlandt street, New York City,; W. G. Adams, Albany, N.Y. 

Hudson River—Newburgh to New York,—H, A. Hoffman, Jr., 
4 Warren street, New York City; Jas. L. Greenleaf, School of 
Mines, New York City; C. Bower Vaux, 34 Corlandt street, New 
York City; R. J. Wilkin, 148 Henry street, Brooklyn. 

Ipswich River.—Clarence Murphy, Salem, Mass. . ; 

ames River,—Lucien Wulsin, Cincinnati, Ohio; A. H. Siegfried, 

47 Tribune Building, New York City. ; 

Kennebec River.—Dr. Chas, A. Neidé, Schuylerville, N. Y. 

Kentucky River.—R. 8. Withers, Fairlawn, Lexington, Ky.; N, 
B. C. Comingo, East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pa, 

Long Island_Sound.—Wm. Whitloek, 87 West 22d street, New 
York city; R. B, Burchard, 24 West 40th street, New York city; 
W. P. Stephens, Box 562, West New Brighton, §.1.; Walter H, 
Larom, Stafford Springs, Conn.; Dr, G, L. Parmele, 17 Haynes 
street, ‘Hartford, Conn.; Hmil C. Kappe, Chicopee N. Bank, Spring- 
field, Mass. : 

Maine ‘'Wilderness.”—Chas, C. Hitchcock, Ware, Mass.; Dr, C. 
A. Neidé, Schuyleryille, N. Y. | } ; 

Memphremagog Lake and Tributaries.—Wm. Whitlock, 37 West 
22d street, New York city; Wm. L. Alden, Times Office, New York 
city; Jos, G. Walton, Sherbrooke, P. Q.; G, Livingston Morse, Box 
700, Yonkers, N. Y. : f ' 

Megantic Lake.—Dr. Chas. A. Neidé, Schuyleryille, N. ¥.; Jos. 
G. Walton, Sherbrooke, P. Q. 

Menominee River —t. F. West, Watertown, Dakota. ; 

Merrimac River—John Boyle O'Reilly, Boston, Mass.; C, F, 
Smith, Box 188, Lawrence, Mass.; Sigourney Butler. Sin Maee 
Clarence Murphy, Salem Mass.; Frank H, Pullen, Lowell, ass. 

Mexico Gulf—North Shore.—s. D. Kendall, Tarpon Springs, Fla.; 
Dr. Chas. A. Neidé, Schuylerville, N. Y.; R.S. Withers, Fairlawn, 
Lexington, Ky. J 

Miami River—Great and Little.—Lucien Wulsin, 

Minnetonka Lake.—A. A. Siegfried, 47 Tribune Building, 
York City. é i . 

Minnesota Lake.—E. H. Moulton, Minneapolis, Minn. 


Mississippi Riyer.—Lucien Wulsin, Cincinnati, O,; A. H. Sieg- 
Th D. Shiras, Dubuque, 


fried, 47 Tribune Building, New York city.; F. 
Ta; Emil C. Ruif, Dubuaue, Ia. A 

Mises River—Main.—Dr. Chas. A. Neidé, Schuylerville, N. 
; é rath endall, Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Geo. W. Gardner, Cleve- 
an : 

Mohawk River.—Chas. E. Bell, Amsterdam, N. Y.; Dr. Chas. A. 
Neidé, Schuylerville, N. Y. 

Morris Canal.—_W. M. Carter, Trenton, N. J. 

Muskingum River and Tributaries.—W. A, Sprague, Newark, O. 

Muskoka Lakes.—Hugh Neilson, Bell Telephone eS 
Toronto, Can.; Dr. C. M. Douglas, Lakefield, Ontario, Can.; W. B. 
MeMurrich, Toronto, Ont. . 

' Mystic River.—Chas. 8. Clark, 8 Oliver street, Boston, Mass, 

Navesink River.—Robt. J. Wilkin, 148 Henry street, Brooklyn, 

N, Y.; W, P. Stephens, Box 562, West New Brighton, 8. I. 


New Brunswick Waters—Northern.—R. F. Hemenway, 38 Fourth 
street, Lowell, Mass. _. 

Niagara River.—E. L. French, 224 Jersey street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

Nova Scotia Waters.—J. M. Geldert, Jr, P. O. Box 144, Halifax, 
N.8.; Dr. C. M- Done las: Lakefield, Ontario, Can. 

Ohio River.—Dr. Chas. A. Neidé, Schuylerville, Nes Ee Ss 
Withers, Fairlawn, Lexington, Ky.; A. H. Siegfried, 47 Tribune 
Building, New York city.; Emil Ruff, Dubuque, Ia. 

Oneida River.—Verne W. Poole Fulton, N. ¥, 
Ontario Lake—North Shore,—Hugh Neilson, Toronto, Can.; 
L. eas Peterboro, Ont.; F. M. Nicholson, 29 Rose street, ‘To 

onto, Can. 

Ontario Lake—South Shore.—Matt. Angle, Rochester, N. Y.; Dr. 
Charles A. Neidé, Schuylerville, N, ¥. 

Oswegatchie River.—J. C, Wilson, Watertown, N. Y- 

Oswego River.—Dr. Chas. A. Neidé, Schuylerville, N. Y.; Verne 
W. Poole, Fulton, N. Y.; J. B. McMurrich, Oswego, N. Y.; W. G. 
Thrall, Oswego, N.Y. 

Otonabee River,—J. L. Weller, Peterboro, Ontario, Canada; EB. B. 
Edwards, Peterboro, Ontario, Canada, 

Ottawa River.—R. W. Baldwin, Privy Council Office, Ottawa, 
Ont.; Andrew Devins, 130 C street, Washington, D. C.; A. Wick- 
steed, Port Arthur, Ont. 

Passaic River.—l. Fr’. West, Watertown, Dakota; A. 8, Penning- 
ton, Paterson, N. J. 

Poncharirain Lake.—Dr. Chas. A. Neidé, Schuylerville, N. Y. 

Potomac River—Lower.—A. 8. Flint, U. 8, N. Observatory, 
Washington, D. C. 

Puget Sound,—J. C, Haines, Seattle, Washington Territory. 

Quinte Bay.—J..L. Weller, Peterboro, Ontario; F. 8. Rathbun, 
Deseronto, Ontario. 

Raritan River.—l. F. West, Watertown, Dakota; W.P. Stephens, 
oe 562, West New Brighton, 8. I.; H. A. Pennington, Paterson, 


Rice Lake.—J. L. Weller, Peterboro, Ontario; F. M. Nicholson, 
28 Rose avenue, Toronto. 

Rideau Canal.—R. J. Drummon, Perth, Ontario, Canada; B. W. 
Richards, Brockyille, Ont.; G. G. ‘Hutcheson, Brockville, Ont.; G. 
8. Brough, Interior Department, Ottawa, Ont. 

Sacandaga River.—Chas. E. Bell, Amsterdam, N. Y. 

Saguenay River and Tributaries.—Dr. C. M. Douglas, Lakefield, 
Ont.; R. J. Wilkin, 148 Henry stréet, Brooklyn, N.Y, 
ee Lake and Tributaries.—Dr, Chas. A, Neidé, Schuyler- 

e, N. Y. 

Saskatchewan River.—Dr, C. M, pause Lakefield, Ont. 

Schuylkill River—A. H. Siegfried, 47 Tribune Building, New 
York city; W. P. areas Box 562, West New Brighton, S. I. 

pete River.—A. H. Siegfried, 4/ Tribune Building, New York 
city. 
es River—Ontario.—Edwin Fowler, 729 Sixth avenue, New 

ork city- : 

Shenandoah River.—P, R. Webb, Staunton, Va. 

Shrewsbury River.—Walier Dormitzer, 27 Hast 74th street, New 
York city; G. Edward Wood, 37 West 54th street, New York city, 

Snake River.—A. B. Taylor, P.O. Box 210, Minneapolis, Minn. 

Spokane River.—Lucien Wulsin, Queen City Club, Cincinnati, 0. 

Stillwater River.—H. H, Coolidge, West Sterling, Mass. 


Cincinnati, 0. 


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Stony Lake and Connecting Chain.—J. L. Weller, H, B. Edwards 
JM. Roger and J. Z, GREE Peterboro, Ont, 
> Superior Lake.—A. B. Taylor, P. O. Box 210, Minneapolis, Minn.; 
J, H, Watson, Fourth and Holden avenues, Detroit, Mich. 

Susquehanna Riyer—John Boyle O'Reilly, Boston, Mass,; Hd- 
ward Hickey, Athens, Pa.; B. Rernow, Albany, N, Y¥.; C. Bowyer 
Vaux, 34 Cortlandt street, New York City. ‘ 

St. Clair River and Lake.—J, EK. Watson, Fourth and Holden 
aves., Detroit, Mich.; J. W. Hepburn, Toledo, O,; G. W. Gardner, 
Cleveland, O. F 

St. Croix River.—E, H, Moulton, Minneapolis, Minn. 

St. Wrancis River.—Joseph G, Walton, Sherbrooke, P, Q. 

St. John’s River, N. B.—J. M. Geldert, Jr., Box 144, Halifax, N.S. 

St. John’s sl Ne ES eee m, Li: A den, Tires Office, New 
York City; Wm, H. Falkner, 35 Tulpehocken street, Germantown, 
Pa,; Dr. Geo, L. Parmele, Hartford, Conn, f 
St. Lawrence River—Upper.—B. W. Richards, Brockville, Ont,; 
L. L. Coudert, 3 Broad street, New York Citys *, M. Shedd, 
Chapin Bank, eponederd: Mass.; J. C, Wilson, Watertown, N. Y. 

St, Lawrence River.—R. B, Burchard, 24 West Fortieth street, 
New York City; Dr. C. M. Douglas, Lakefield, Ont. 

St. Mary’s River and Tributaries.—J, EH. Watson, Fourth and 
Holden avenues, Detroit, Mich, 7 

Taunton River.—Chas. Clark, 8 Oliver street, Boston, Mass.; John 
S, Wright, New Bedford, Mass. 

Thousand Islands and Cruise to New York,—Warren L. Green, 
66 Church street, New York; R, W. Gibson, Albany, N. Y,; Dr, C. 
a wetdey Schuylerville, N. Yi L, L. Coudert, 3 Broad street, New 

ork city. 

Trent River.—E. B. Edwards, Peterboro, Ont,; Collin Fraser, 28 
St. Mary street, Toronto, Ont, 

Wabash River—F. R. Webb, Staunton, Va. 

Wallkill River.—R. W. Gibson bany, N. Y. 

Welland Canal.—J. N, McKendrick, Galt, Ont. , 
eens Bear Lake,—A. H. Siegfried, 47 Tribune Building, New 

ork city. 

Winnepissogee Lake.—Chas, F’. Smith, Box 188, Lawrence, Mass.; 
J.J, Brainard, Laconia, N. H, 

Wisconsin Waters—Northern.—I. F. West, Watertown, Dakota, 

Wisconsin River.—Chas, EB. Hitchcock, Ware, Mass. 

Two points are noticeable in the list, it includes a yery large 
portion of the waters of North America, and incomplete as it is, 1b 
forms a very valuable guide to the cruiser, The second point is 
that the names of all our racing men are found in it; Vaux, Gib- 
son, Whitlock, Oliver, Yan Dusen, Neidé, Weller, Munroe, Bur- 
chard, Nickerson. These men alone fill a large part of the list, 
On the other hand there are a great many real cruisers in the 
country who are conspicuous only by their absence, If they want 
to benefit cruising and aid other cruisers, the way is plain to them 
through such additions as each can easily make to the list of 
cruising waters. In this connection we quote the following letter 
lately received from a cruiser, not a member of the A. C. A., how- 
ever; “You will please discontinue the FOREST AND STREAM when 
Formerly when the canoe 
columns contained many pleasant accounts of cruises I greatly en- 
joyed it, but now when | find them given up to notices of new 
clubs, rules and regulations, prizes, etc., I find nothing to interest 
me. 

Some three years since the writer of this letter, contemplating a 
cruise in the South, wrote tothe ForzusT AND STREAM for informa- 
tion, which was furnished. Later on he reached New York and 
was taken ill on the eve of sailing, leaying his canoe here and 
returning home. Athis request the PoruSsT AND STRHAM attended. 
to the canoe, taking it from the storehouse and reshipping it to the 
owner, This is a simple instance of the aid which cruisers, even 
though not members, receive from the A.C. A. and those asso- 
ciated with it in the promotion of canoeing. There may be others 
who would make the same complaint. ‘To them we can say that 
though just now much space is required for A. C. A. business and 
races, later on they shall have accounts ofcruises. Letthe cruisers 
come forward and aid the A, C. A.and the Foresr AND STREAM 
with their logs, ideas on camping and their cruising information, 
and they will have no cause to find fault for any neglect by either. 


NEW YORK C. C. CUP RACES. 


R, WALTHER STEWART, R. C..C., who comes in place of Mr. 
Tredwen, bringing the latest Pearl, is now at Grindstone as 
©. _ On Sunday morning Mr. W. Baden 
Powell, R. C. C,, arrived in New York on the Celtic and was met 
by Com, Munroe, Vice-Com. Stephens and Mr, Vaux, who escorted 
him to the club house. The fleet were already under way and Mr, 
Powell joined them in the Nethla, using the deck seat for the first 
time. Nethla, Psyche, Lassie, Kittiwake, Wanderer, Sea Urchin 
and two other canoes sailed down the Bay and along South Beach, 
some of the canoeists camping out, while others dined at Petler’s. 
In the afternoon they sailed home, arriving at 6 P.M. On Monday 
nek Mr. Powell started for camp in company with Vice-Com. 
ephens. 

Com, Jones, of Hartford, has been obliged to decline the place 
awarded him as one of the defenders of the Cup, and Messrs. Vaux 
and Whitlock will sail against Messrs. Powell and Stewart. The 
taces will be held on Sept. 3,at3. P.M. At8 A.M. on the later 
day there will be a parade of canoes off the club house, 


ROME C. C.—The Rome C. C, organized lately and elected the 
following officers: Commodore, W. R. Huntingten; Vice-Commo- ~ 
dore, E. Z. Peckham; Secretary and Treasurer, John 8S. Wardwell; 
Executive Committee, W. R. Huntington, E. Z. Peckham, John §. 
Wardwell, C. KE. Williams and A. K. Adams. T. H. Stryker, J. M. 
Barton and T, J. Hook were made acommittee on constitution and 
sae nas W. RR. Huntington was elected a delegate to the meeting 
ot the American Canoe Association, which will soon begin on 
Grindstone Island, St. Lawrence River. The Executive Commit- 
tee was instructed to complete the organization. 


[CANOEING CONTINUED ON PAGE 73.] 


— Che Hennel. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


FIXTURES. 
DOG SHOWS. 


Aug. 24 to 27.—First Annual Dog Show of the Latonia Agricul- 
tural Association, Covington, Ky. Geo. H. Hill, /Manager, P.O. 
Box 76, Cincinnati, O. Entries close Aug. 14. 

Sept. 1 and 2.—First Show of the American Fox-Terrier Club, at 
Newport, R. [. For fox-terriers exclusively. Fred Hoey, Secretary, 
New York. Entries close Aug. 21. 

Sept. 7 to 10.—First Annual Dog Show of the Tri-State Fair Asso- 
ciation, Chas. Reed, Secretary, Toledo, O. Entries close Sept. 1. 

Sept. 8 to 10.—Hornellsville, N.Y. Dog Show, Farmers’ Club 
Fair. J. QO. Fellows, Superintendent, Hornellsyille. Entries close 


Sept. 1. 

Sept, 14 to 17.—First Fall Dog Show of the New Jersey Kennel 
Club, Waverley. A. P. Vredenburg, Secretary, 14 Murray street, 
New York. Entrias close Sept. 1. 

_Oct. 19 to 22.—Fitth Annual Dog Show of the New Brunswick 
Kennel. H, W. Wilson, Secretary, St. John, N. B. 


FIELD TRIALS. 


Sept. 21.—Vield Trials of the Manitoba Field Trials Club. Chas. 
A. Boxer, Secretary, Box 282, Winnipeg. 
Noy. 8.—Second Annual Field Trials of the Western Field Trials 


Association, at Abilene, Kan, R.C. Van Horn, Secretary, Kansas 


City, Mo. 

Nov. 8.—Third Annual Field Trials of the Fisher’s Island Club, at 
Fisher’sIsland, N. Y. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hoboken, N. J. 

Nov. 22,—Bighth Annual Field Trials of the Hastern Field Trials 
Olnb, at High Point, N. C. W. A. Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Kings county, N, Y, , 

Dec. 6.—Highth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn. 


A. K, R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 
9 AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 
of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and triajs), is 
published every month. Entries close on the lst. Should be in 
early. Hntry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 


envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 


No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 


{ $1.50, Address ‘American Kennel Register,” P. 0. Box 2832, New 


York, Number of entries already printed 4006. 


70 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


[AuG, 19; (1886: 


CHIEFTAIN AND WANDA. 


HE deerhounds Chieftain and Wanda are well known to 
all who attended any of the principal dog shows the 
past season. Both are magnificent specimens of the breed, 


and their owner, Mr. John E. Thayer, of Lancaster, Mass., 


may well be Proud ofthem. Chieftain was whelped Noyem- 
ber, 1881, and is by champion Beyis (Paddy—Lassie) and out 
of Heather (Harry—Hilda), His winnings in Britain are 
ist, Maidstone, 1882; Ist and cup, Warwick and Sheffield; 
ist, Aston and Colchester, champion Crystal Palace; 
dst, _York, Darlington, Southport, Henley-on-Thames; 
and ist and medal, Dundee, 1883, Champion Crystal Palace, 
Ist, York, Hull and Liverpool; ist, special and medal, Hdin- 
burgh; ist and special, Dundee, 1884, 1st and cup, Liverpool, 
and champion Crystal Palace, 1885, Im America, 1st, Newark; 
ist and special, New Haven, Boston, Hartford and New 
York, 1886, 

Wanda was whelped June, 1884, She is by Gunnar (Hector 
—Leona) aid out of Sheila (Torrum—Meg), Herwinnings in 
England are 1st and cup, Liverpool, 1886. In America, 1st 
Newark; 2d, New Haven; Ist and special, Boston, Hartford 
and New York, 1886. , 


CO-OPERATIVE BREEDING. 


I HAVE often considered the question of co-operation in 
. breeding dogs, by mutual agreement between amateurs, 
without the formalities and consequent expenses incident to 
the formation and carrying on of aclub. There are ladies 
and gentlemen who loving the dog for the dog’s sake, have 
neither the time nor the inclination to enter into the excite- 
ment of exhibiting, or, if desirous of doing so, are debarred by 
one or other of many various circumstances of a private 
nature. Those whose tastes lead and circumstances permit 
them to take part in the exciting life of the exhibitor, have 
the prospect before them of coveted prizes and reimbursement 
of heavy expenses in fancy prices for the produce of their 
kennels and in extravagant 
stud fees. I have not a word 
to say against those with the 
desire to compete at public 
shows for prizes, and have the 
time and means to indulge the 
faney. On the contrary | con- 
sider the emulative spirit cal- 
led forth in such competitions 
altogether adinirable. 

There is, however, nothing 
human that has not its draw- 
backs, and the conditions of 
shows seem to me rather to 
check than encourage breeders 
of a speculative turn of mind,. 
who would be disposed to at- 
tempt the production of new 
varieties and the resuscitation 
of old ones but for the consider- 
ation that it would not pay. 
But even the ‘‘would not pay” 
argument is, I think, an error; 
the truth being that the profits 
would be deferred, for there 
can be no doubt that with the 
establishment of a variety 

ossessing distinct character- 
istics it would be a mere 
question of placing it favor- 
_ably before the public to in- 
sure its popularity with a very 
considerable section, for new 
varieties possessing merits of 
beauty of form or color, or of 
great usefulness, never fail to 
secure admirers. 

The flat-coated retriever may 
be said to have been estab- 
lished by the late J. D. Hull, 
and improved upon by Mr. 8, 

~E. Shirley, the chairman of 
the Kennel Club, by the infu- 
sion into the strain of adouble 
dose of the Labrador blood; 
and I doubt not the results 
have been profitable to both, 
and what is doubtless of far 
Treater consequence to a gen- 
leman in Mr. Shirley’s posi- 
tion, the gratifying fact that 
as a breeder he has succeeded 
in establishing a variety of 
very distinct character,equally 
handsome and useful, and 
with which his name is honor- 
ably and indelibly associated. A deep interest attaches to 
the development of plant, bird, or animal toward a point 
preysoney: determined on, and even the failures in our en- 
eavors to reach it, although momentarily discouraged, 
really form incentives to further effort to the speculative 
breeder who has a clear conception of the end to be reached, 
and the will and unflagging determination to reach it. The 
dog is, of all our domestic animals, the most easily moulded 
in the direction of new varieties, from the fact that, widely 
different as they are—as is evidenced by the collection at the 
Royal Aquarium this week—yet those most divergent from 
each other breed freely together. There are not merely new 
varieties to be produced, but neglected breeds to be taken in 
hand, and very many foreign breeds, handsome and interest- 
ing, that by the mutual, though informal, agreement of 
amateurs, might be encouraged here, and bred by us till we 
have made them as Hnglish as we have the St. Bernard and 
the Newfoundland. 

All I conceive necessary is that half a dozen or a dozen dog- 
loving people agree each to keep one or more dogs of a kind 

-or kinds to be agreed upon for breeding purposes, the mat- 
ing of them to bea question for friendly consultation and 
not regulated by any hard-and-fast rules of a committee of 
direction; for the object to be attained haying been clearly 
defined and agreed upon, the only question left would be the 
best means of attaining it, and im the consideration of these 
means I think it is not unreasonable to expect that a multi- 
tude of counsellors would bring wisdom. There would of 
course be no kennels in common, but there would be no stud 
fees, and the selected progeny for further breedin, would be 
kept among this association of breeders in aid of the general 
purpose, the other pups being disposed of at the will of the 
actual breeder. , : 

Cobdperation is a necessity in experimental breeding, ex- 
cept to the few who, by their wealth, can carry out theories 
or praca ona large scale. In the case of the resuscitation 
of the Irish wolfhound, Captain G. A. Graham, working at 
first in friendly conjunction with General Garnier, was by 
circumstances compelled to carry on the work alone for 
many years, and partially succeeded in his object. If he had 
had a dozen earnest coadjutors the object would have been 
long ago attained. 7 

Tam aware I may be, and will be, called a theorist and a 
visionary, and so be it. I am content to believe that there 
are men who keep and bréed dogs for love of the dog, and 
who take a fancier’s and a scientific interest in breeding, and 
who can carry on the work without the incentive of gain, or 
the honors of the show ring; and, if I am right in my con- 
jectures, I hope that such of your readers as entertain similar 
‘views to mine will express them in your columns, orif diffi- 


dent about rushing into 
privately through you, if 
this courtesy from you. 

_ There is no opposition in what I propose to any established 
institution whatever. On the contrary, such experimental 
breeding as I suggest would eventually prove a valuable 
source of increase to the diversity, and theinterest and yalue, 
OF eioute clubs and shows.—Glympicus, in Fanciers’ Ga- 


rint, will communicate with me 
may be so bold as to anticipate 


THE CACHE CREEK HUNT. 


ORT SILL, _indian  Territory.—Editor Fvrest and 

_ Stream: This club is organized on true sportsman 
principle, the dogs being of first importance, the horses next; 
while the riders (the officers and ladies.of Fort Sill) get an 
immense amount of pleasure out of it, and claim the Ertsh: 
mae we hang upon our walls ‘‘to point a moral and adorn 
a tale. 

The deerhounds, Douglas, Bruce and Hilda, are the pride 
of the garrison, as well they may be. Their royal lineage 
speaks in their proud step, their fine form, the perfect union 
of strength and grace, their wonderful eyes, soft as a deer’s 
or flashing with the fire of excitement. Blood will tell; 
they disdain all association with curs of low degree, takin 
assured possession of a gentleman’s fireside as thoug 
claiming their hereditary right as the descendants of a long 
line of illustrious ancestors. 

Oscar, the father of Douglas and Hilda, was imported by 
Gen. W. H. Jackson, of Belle Mead, Tennessee, haying been 
bred by H. 8, Lucy, Esq., of England, from his famous dog 
Morni, whose mother, Hilda, was by Cole’s Kieldar, Kieldar 
by Prince Albert’s Hector. Mr, Cole was head keeper at 

indsor Castle. The father of Morni, Old Torrum, was 
from the kennel of Gen. Hugh Ross, of Glenmoidart, the old 
Glengary strain, Morni was one ofthe three deerhounds 
entitled to be called “‘champion”’ by the number of his 
prizes, winning first at Birmingham, at Crystal Palace, 


over the pene we follow until the wolf is brought to bay; 

then gather round silent spectators of the last act. The 

bleeding wounds of the dogs test their nerve and prove the 

wolf aworthy foeman,. Then the hold upon its throat tight- 

ens; the tense muscles relax; the fierce light fades from the 

bina eyes, the lips close over the cruel gleam of the white 
eeth, - 

_When a wolf cannot be found a jack rabbit is started to 
give the dogs and horses a run, aoe are swifter than the 
wolves and wonderfully cunning. ow can they keep their 
wits about them, flying over the ground like an arrow from 
a bow, the terror of pursuing dogs following faster and 
faster? But cunning and strength and breath never fail. 
They double and dodge, give a quick turn when thedogs are 
almost upon them, gain ground, and you see that all this 
doubling and twisting has been a sharp trick to tire out the 
dogs, the cunning animal all the time having an objective 
point, at a distant hill; upit darts and is out of sight: but 
the dogs lose breath and drop behind. — 

We rest a few moments, giving our horses time to breathe, 
and refreshing the dogs’ dry throats with water from the 
canteens carried forthem. Then a start is made for fresh 
fields, and we ride back toward the Post, bringing our 
trophies with us. -At least we always bag a charming morn- 
ing ride and the exhilaration that exercise and fresh air give. 
And so we bid one another, and you readers of FOREST AND 
STREAM, & good morning, and may we meet soon again. 

CHAT-NA-NETH-KIT; OR, ONE WHO HUNTS THE WOLF. 


ENGLISH KENNEL NOTES. 
XXXVI. 


UDGING from the decrease in the number of entries, ex- 
hibitors dreaded showing their dogs in this tropical 
weather at the summer show of the Kennel Club in the Royal 


: 


Westminster Aquarium. This building is roofed with glass — 


and the heat was quite up to hot-house form, One poor ani- 
mal, a bulldog, expired on its bench. The arrangements were 
thoughtlessly carried out, the 
little dogs were benched in 
the cool annex, while the big 
breeds—St. Bernards, mastiffs, 
boarhounds, etce.—lay pantin 
in the stifling atmosphere oF 
the body of the building. 
There was more cavilling at 
the awards than usual even, 
This show will be recollected 
for the maryellous resuscita- 
tion of the Irish wolfhound. 
Highteen entries made a good 
result for the labors of a 
specialist club that has in fact 
created a new breed and estab- 
lished a prize called the Irish 
Wolfhound Club’s Challenge 
Shield, value £48, 
specimens they were a fine lot, 
colors all sorts, Im appearance 
like large, massive deer- 
hounds; in fact, this breed 
and Great Danes seem to have 
been drawn largely upon for 
material, 

The shows come with dread- 
ful haste after each other, and 
this must unfavorably afiect 
the entries, as owners of prizé 
kennels are not likely to bang 
their dogs about from show to 
show ; it must tell in the end. 
This explains the compara- 
tively small entry at Norwich, 
and to that another cause can 


bench in this weather. Of 


THE DEERHOUND DOG ‘CHIBFTAIN.”——Owned by Mr, John E. Thayer, Lancaster, Mass. 


Nottingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, ete. The father of 
Bruce was a Scotch wolfhound, and his neck, with muscles 
like iron, and his savage fighting qualities prove his fierce 
blood. With these Scotch deerhounds we haye Hector, 
Topsy, Buck and Nellie, English greyhounds, They have 
caer swiftness but hunt entirely by sight, while the Scotch 

eerhounds find ascent and follow it until they start the 
gang then ran it by sight. They answer perfectly Plato’s 

escription of a good hound, ‘“‘quick to see, swift to follow, 
brave to attack.” 


The horses are trained for the hunt, When a wolf is 
started, at the shout of the leader, with a bound they are 
after the hounds. Through tha rushing air, over the sweep- 
ing hills they gallop, double with the dogs and head off, need- 
ing no bridie rein to guide, no spur but the excitement of 
the chase; all the rider is expected to dois to keep his eyes on 
the game and his seat in the saddle. 

But the most important actor in this drama is the wolf. 
We may have our fine dogs, we may mount our fleet horses, 
and ridé over the hills, but without finding a wolf it is like 
the play of Hamlet with Hamlet left out. ‘These wolves (the 
coyote) used to abound in Indian Territory, but they are now 
fast disappearing. Their skins being valuable, they have 
been poisoned in great numbers. They are fast following 
the buffalo into the regions of the past. They are a prairie 
wolf, larger than a red fox, they are good runners, not sa 
fieet nor so sagacious as the fox or the jack rabbit, but when 
brought to bay they are splendid fighters; only the bravest 
dogs will attack them, even when down, while many torn, 
bleeding evidences of their ferocity are borne from the fight. 

The country around Fort Sillis well adapted for a chase. 
Broad sweeps of open prairie rise into hills and sink into 
broken valleys. Our meet is in front of the officers’ quar- 
ters, where in the fresh morning air the dogs and horses are 
eager for the start, Here comes the master of the hounds, 
Mr. Horace P. Jones, the Indian interpreter; and we start 
off, the quick beat of galloping feet keeping time to the laugh- 
ter that is half excitement, and to the snatches of song 
that some enthusiast gives us. But when we get into the 
field, all thisis changed. We are deployed as skirmishers, 
riding at an easy trot, eyerybody silent and watching the 
dogs running a little in advance, their heads up, every_sense 
seeming concentrated in the gaze of their bright eyes. Done 
las puts his nose to the ground. He has ascent. Quickly 
the dogs and horses follow. One moment of intense surprised 
excitement. Then a shout, a bound, a mad rush of flying 
feet. All danger is forgotten. Watching the flying game 
and the pursuing dogs there is the intense interest one has 
in looking ata fine horse race, and added to that the exultant 
feeling, “All ofitI saw, and part of it I was,’’ Pell-mell 


- 


taken off the bench 


shows and have never seen 16 
done. For instance, who be- 


ulation was carried out at the 
Aquarium, or at the Crystal 
Palace, where the show is held 
in the galleries? JI don’t. 


for the Society of Prevention 


of Cruelty to Animals to inter- | 
Tf not | 


ose to Some purpose. 

aking a dog off his bench for 
four days be not torture, then must such minor offenses, as 
cat-killing, crippling, etc. be termed comparative kindness, 


The Prince of Wales’ entries and visit to the show gaye | 


Norwich an extra interest. In most cases the Royal exhibits 
only got cards. This seemed to fearfully confound a foreign 
eR who was present on Wednesday. He informed 

is friends that if a distinguished personage honored a show 
in this manner on the continent and had his dogs treated 
with such disrespect, he would forthwith. and forever with- 


draw his patronage. Fortunately that is one of the few — 


things that we order better in this country. 

Mr. C. GC. Laurence’s young bloodhound bitch, Chesterton 
Duchess, followed up her Brentwood success. The collie 
men were in 4 state of ferment about the winner in the open 
class being trimmed. Well, reulYs this righteous indigna- 
tion is very proper, I dare say, and—but I was going to tell 

ou some time back I bought a young collie from a Scotch 

reeder and exhibitor who was highly respected at that 
period. He showed me how to trim him for exhibition : it 
consisted in pulling out hairs from his head, ears, hocks, etc, 
Now at Norwich a dreadful fuss was made about this Angus 
Craig because the same operation had been performed with 
a pair of scissors, which, after all, said some, must haye been 
less painful for the dog than plucking. What is the dif- 
ference—what is an exhibitor to do? [like my dog very 
much, and I like er pares but it seems [ can’t ac- 
complish the latter and indu ge in gentle treatment at the 
same time, My neighbors always know when my dog 1s 
going to a show, 


The ten guinea special presented by H, KR. H. the Prince 


of Wales at Norwich was gi 


yen under original conditions. 
It was to be awarded to the exhibitor who obtained the 


_greatest number of points, which were counted in this way: 


First prize 9 points, second prize 6 points, third prize 4 pomts, 
vhe. 3 pee. he. 2 points, ¢. 1 point, 

The highest was obtained by Mr. Walker of Dewsbury. 
He had fw en teehee entries. The Norwich classes would 
have filled still more poorly but for the glamor that hung 
round the royal cup. , 

I forgot in speaking of the Aquarium show to mention the 
first appear of the brightest starin the collie firma- 
ment. Some twelye months ago, Sir John Gilpin Pirie, as 
his friends (andin the doggy world there are many well 
affected to him for his plain unvarnished integrity and 
sound character) please to term him in good-natured allusion. 
to his equestrian feats, claimed at the Birmingham show a 
magnificent black and tan collie bitch named Matchless, b 
Rutland out of Beck, for £100} Soon after the pup sickened 
for distemper, and day by day the hasty bargain assumied a. 
gruesome aspect. She pulled through with her life, but as 


Taken as 


course, the show authorities . 
promise that each dog shall be | 
aily, but | 
I have been to a good many ~ 


lieves that this merciful reg- - 


he added, viz; the excessive + 
timeit lasted—four days. Itis ; 
too long to keep dogs on the ° 


Here would be an opportunity ~ 


rte sae i, i eg i, 


————ss ti‘ SO; " 


" 


- in 1880, by which time, as 


, Statements regarding 


Aug, 19, 1886. | 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


71 


_ she has not been seen on the bench since, I fear her beaux 


yeu were left in the mfirmary. She was mated to Helipse, 
and when a beatiful litter was born her owner’s heart was 
gladdened, and the “geuid’’ man was comforted in his con- 
science for the purchase money. About this time a friend 
rendered him “a good turn,” and with impulsive and laud- 
able generosity Mr, Pirie sent Captain Phipps one of the 
pups as an acknowledgment. r ’ 
The giftling grew and thrived, and unostentatiously, with- 
out a fanfare ot friendly approval and prepared press notices 
was benched, judged and won! Her owner had, with comi- 
cal suggestiveness, named her Pitch Dark (Hclipse out of 
Mateh less), She is a good-colored sable, with a coat in 
texture, fullness, undercoat and straightness that can only 
be called perfect. No sculptor could chisel a more collie- 
like head and ears. The prize lists of future showslie at her 
mercy, It was common expectation that she would be 
claimed at her catalogued Ae setae before the show closed, 
and the only doubt was who it would be. It was Mr, Meg- 
son, the owner of Hap} Rutland. He is the pluckiest 
buyer of the day, and I doubtif he ever got better value for 
his money. i} ub ea 
The collie rage has not yet abated, andit is quite prob- 
able that Mr. Megson’s presence in the breed has somethin 
to do with keeping up the prices. He offered Mr, Bisse 
£250 for Pitch Dark’s grandsire, champion Charlemagne, but 
it was refused. : : } ; 
Writing of collies reminds. me that I have an inquiry lying 
by me from Mr, Clarence Bryant, of Hartford, U, 5, A,, who 
says he owns a collie by a dog named Ben Ledi, by champion. 
Chance. Being desirous of extending the pedigree, Mr. Bry- 
ant says that he wrote to the breeder of Ben edi, a certain 
Mr. C Nairn, “but for some reason the letter was re- 
turned.’”’ Mr, Bryant remembers I have referred to Chance 
in my notes, and asks me to “put him on the right track,” 
I will try. Chance appearsin Vol. VII. of the K. C. 5. B 
under the number 9,419. Owner, Mr, A. Patrick, Narrow- 
ate, St. Alnwick; color, black and white. Pedigree un- 
aGun. Second prize, Blay- 
don-on-T'yne. This entry is the 
only time that Chance appears 
in the K. 0, 8. B., and this is 


stated, Chance had won one 
prize, If he eyer won prizes at 
shows held under K. C, rules 
aiter 1880: he should have been 
entered in subsequent volumes 
of the Stud Book. In Vol. XII. 
thereis an entry of Chance IIL., 
the property of Mr. C. D. 
Nairn, Morton House, Loth- 
janburn, Midlothian. Pedi- 

ree, by Chance (9,419) out of 

link Bonny. In 1884, I think 
it was, Chance, under two 
judges (Mr. Panmure Gordon 
Was one of them),at Edinburgh 
beat some of the best dogs of 
the breed—Eclipse, Cocksie, 
ete. The award was ridicu- 
lous, as Chance at his best was 
never up to that form. Apart 
from the deplorable lack of 
judgment displayed, rumors 
of awkward import bearing 
upon the machinations of a 
certain exhibitor were met 
with throughout the town, and 
eyen found expression in 
anonymous letters. : 

Notlong after this show it 
Was announced that Mr. Pan- 
mure Gordon had purchased 
champion Chance, as he was 
ealled, ata high figure—some 
such fabulous price as £200 
was given out for the gobe- 
mouches toswallow. Mr. Gor- 
don probably felt he was called 
upon to back up his opinion 
and chose this manner of eat- 
ing his award. 

Mr. Panmure Gordon exhib- 
ited champion Chance at 
Brighton in June last year 
‘not for competition,’ bu 
simply for advertisement, 
judging from the character 
of the entry, which occupied 
nearly a whole page of the 
catalogue. It began by giv- 
ing ance a pedigree of the 
Jack out of Jill style; but 
even this was better than nothing at all, and it was the 

latter I have shown he had in the official stud book. This 
is it: “Chance, by Rover out of Jess (!), is a most beau- 
tiful black and w ite; a splendid head, full of collie charac- 
ter; the smallest and best carried ears of any collie living. 
(That’s modest!) He has an immense long frill (the italics 
are not mine), grand heavy coat, tail carried to perfection, 
well-built body, powertnl loins, rare quarters, perfect legs 
and feet. He is also’ one of the best working collies in Scot- 
land.’’ One.seems to hear the voice of a cheap-jack bawling 
this out and concluding: ‘Now then, ladies an: Bentler, 
likewise you blokes and blokesses, not forgetting little miss 

ts perambulator there, whaat price shall we say this 
0 


But he continues, ‘“Winner of sixty-nine first and second 
rizes, including the following’’—and then follows alist of 
in-pot shows such as Glanton, Netherton, Cornhill, etc. 

Upon this he gives a list of successful progeny. 

ell, the southern collie fanciers were pleased to see the 
dog, for his triumphant career had been carefully confined 
tothe north. He was just a fair collie and nothing more, 
not. by many points a first-rater. What Chance is worth is 
of no account to his owner, who is a wealthy man and can 
afford to please his fancy. 

Other sufferers will enjoy Mr. Bryant's, “for some reason 
the letter was returned.”’ The reason is all to plain, Mr. C. 
D. Nairn had fied—‘‘goned EO in de evigkeit,’’ and for 
manifold reasons, bien entendu, had left no instructions for 
forwarding his letters. He was what I heard an Italian 
organ-grinder describe PBA Dy who under the pretense 
of stroking his monkey’s head took the halfpenny out of its 
‘mouth, ‘‘Ke vart you call vun ‘wrong ’un!’? 

I am_much afraid I have not acknowledged a letter I re- 
ceived, I dare not say how long ago, from the Secretary and 
Treasurer of the American English Beagle Club. Thecontents 
have satisfied and pleased me. I have some beagle notes in 
one of-my commonplace books, I will look them up and 
work them into one of my letters. This means of expressing 
my thanks and interest will, I know, please the Secretary. 

ith regard to the bulldog Tom Ball, Mr. Wm. Graham’s 
price, etc., are perfectly correct. Fur- 
ther than that I don’t believe any statement made by Mr, 
Graham in a dog transaction could ever be described other- 
wise. To most exceptional opportunities for hunting up 
good dogs he adds the capacity of knowing them when he 
seesone. In this particularinstancelam awarethat Tom Ball’s 
owner refused several offers of £100, asked one man £200 and 
later onaiBialy. stuck out for £150. When I in a preyious 
letter said Tom Ball could be pane for £100 I was not 
speaking ‘“‘without the book.” Mr. Tiyell probably changed 


' 


Ee — 


‘| suspiciously fixed upon 


hismind, Afterthe cheap enormous advertisement he ob- 
tained by his clap-trap challenge and subsequent match 
with Rustic King the yalue of Tom Ball naturally assumed 
a different aspect and not even that most persistent of hard 
Bee ain drivers, Mr. W. Graham, could get him for a hun- 

red, 

On my last visit to the great “methropolis” I was dined by 
a doggy denizen of the masher’s domain. After a perfect 
little meal at the Roman’s and a fair share of “boy” (Lam 
getting on well in this argot), we walked down the Strand to 
the Gaiety to see Miss H. Warren in “Little Jack Shepard.” 
As we entered our box the curtain rang up on Act IL. and the 
chorus sang: 


Lillibulero! Liliibulero! 
Since the time is growing shorter, 
Lillibwiero! Lillibulero! 


For the king who's over the water, 

I stepped back, picked up my hat, took im with a glance 
the distance to the door of the box, when—‘‘Hulloo, where 
are you off to?” recalled my presence of mind and I dropped 
into a corner chair, conscious of a pair of eyes curiously and 
LILLIBULERO, 


MASTIFF CHARACTER. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

As a mastiff lover and mastiff keeper, I am _no tyro, 
though as a breeder and exhibitor I am not entitled to being 
called “an old hand,’’ My first specimen was anything but 
a prize winner, She had some doubtful sort of lame pedi- 
gree, which by hook or by crook managed to work itself up 
to Old Turk, center of rotation of all suchlike canine ex- 


tracts. Turk, like Brigham Young, could not deny the 
claim of paternity, no matter where the call or application 
proceeded from. This bitch, which then I considered a 


clincher, had a very fair body and very bad head, The 


greatest feature of her legs was their wonderfully semicireu- 
lar appearance, but she hada big heart, and “Love being 
blind,’”’ as she was attached to me I loved her, 


Distemper 


THE DEERHOUND BITCH “WANDA."—Owned by Mr. John I. Thayer, Lancaster, Mass. 


extinguished this first flame. “Away from sight, to mem- 
ory dear,” proyed true for once. Her loving and generous 
nature had gained my heart to the breed, and I set to work 
to find one in her place. The ball was set rolling and I fol- 
lowed itup. I wanted to know more about the mastiff, and 
got eyery obtainable work and information on the subject. 
This, however, had to come by dip bits and fragments, as no 
general work had ever been published in connection with 
this breed. The blank struck me, and J resolved to fill up 
the deficiency. For ten years or more I had now been en- 
gaged on this task, gleaning and gathering up materials for 
the sake of making my noble friends known in-their true 
and national light by a work on the ‘‘Old English Mastiff,” 
when afew weeks ago I noticed an advertisement announc- 
ing a ‘‘History of the Mastiff,’ by M.B. Wynn. I knew this 
gentleman’s name from his letters and articles on the sub- 
ject, and deeming him far more competent than poor self, I 

owered my colors to him and hailed the happy event. He, 
not I, was the man forthe work, I at once bundled up my 
snips and scraps, and’ resolved to shelve them till further 
news. 

Wr. Wynn’s book has now pipeared and I have it here 
before me. The criticism of the work I leave to better 
judges, satisfying myself with admiring a great deal the 
author’s patience, zeal and deep research; but it has one 
great defect to my mind; its utter absence of soul, that is, 
want of appreciation of the mastiff’s noble character. 

When reading up for my own work, it struck me all round 
that whereas every writer gives credit to the mastiff for his 
courage and gentleness, and that every mouth that knows 
him never tarries in reise of him, no one has ever widely 
gone into the subject of his social character. ‘‘Stonehenge” 
is the only one who has deigned or dared to say a few words 
for him. In my manuscript notes I possess a number of 
facts showing his grand and noble disposition, which in my 
work I had arranged under the heading of a “Forgotten 
Chapter,”” As Mr. Wynn’s book—much as we value it—also 
remains silent on this point, and as. am not now likely to 

roduce any of my efforts before the public, may I ask you, 
ear sir, to give space in your columns to this chapter of mine? 

My whole volume was, by kind permission, to be dedicated 
to my good and much valued friend, Dr. J. Sidney Turner, 
of wide-famed mastiff reputation, and I would beg to be 
allowed that I uilabt now offer this solitary chapter to him 
instead of that whole volume, 


: - THE, FORGOTTEN CHAPTER—HIS CHARACTER. 

‘Do now call away that big brute! People ought to be 
ashamed of themselves to bring out such ferocious beasts. 
They ought to leave them chained up at home!” Those and 
many other equally as tender éxpressions have time after 


time assailed me and other mastiff lovers, when about the 
streets with one or more individuals of the noble breed, 
It is curious to notice how every old and young maid will 
anxiously call her half-bred pug or King Charles to_her, 
and hurriedly snatching up the waddling muff, raise it high 
up in her arms or closely press it to her bosom. 

eing a bit of a philanthropist, as well as a staunch up- 
holder of the rules and intentions of the Humane Society, 
I never fail to warn these timid and injudicious persons 
against giving expression to their fears and anxiety in that 
fashion, but rather to leave their little companions alone, 
ealling upon my long-standing experience and their own, 
to show that big dogs hardly ever bite little ones. And this 
is pete universally the case with the pure bred Hnglish 
mastiff, 

I had prefixed this chapter by the motto Fortiter 
et leniter, ‘brave yet gentle,” and no words or sentence could 
be more correctly expressive of the mastifi’s character than 
that well known armorial legend, 

Lhave kept not a few mastifis, and I never yet had one in 
my possession that was dangerous to any member of my 
household, or to any ordinary visitor of the family, Welhave 
certainly had them such that they would not have given up 
the things of the house to the nightly burglar, or even that 
it would not have been very safe and prudent for a stranger 
to come hy himself and take a stroll in the yard where they 
were housed and let loose for exercise. But then, what 
would be the use of any dog if every fresh comer might prowl 
about his master’s premises as he hked? Dogs and children 
are the best judges of man’s character, but a mastiff, let us 
say a dog in general, does not always find it convenient to 
apply his power of discernment at every given moment, and 
will at times punish a vagrant innocent for a vagrant vaga- 
bond; but between doing his duty indiscriminately of position 
or rank, and biting persons all round, there lies a vast field 
of difference. What I contend is that the mastilf is not the 
“beastly brute” that is of no use except for biting people, 
worrying cattle and killing cats, that, on the contrary, he is 
man’s noble and loving com- 
panion, generous life and 

roperty protector, a helpful 

Tiend in need, and a faithful 
and ready servant at all times. 

had a thoroughbred mas- 
tiff bitch, not exactly an ex- 
ception, who died three years 
ago. She was one of the 
truest and most disinterested 
friends I can boast of, either 
among the higher or lower 
order of creation. Her name 
was Vera, and as she had such 
very decided views concerning 
any unlawful attempts to seri- 
ously meddle with herself ‘or 
master, I had dubbed her Vera 
Sassulitch. She came from 
Penshurst, in Kent, where 
many a good one was bred, and 
proved so far blue-blooded 
that her sister of the same lit- 
ter, Sybil, took first’ prize in 
her class at the summer Palace 
Show, in 1879, and an extra 
pee as the best puppy of any 
oreed in the whole exhibition. 
No judge ever pronounced 
sentence of assent or dissent on 
Vera’s physical points, for her 
master most jealously wished 
to keep her entirely to his own 
unbiassed appreciation; and 
till her sad last breathing hour 
she remained a free lance, She 
was, howeyer, a very fair spe- 
cimen of the breed. 

Children used to ride on her 
back, pull her about by tail 
and ears, drag her along roped 
and collared, she never made 
an attempt to injure them in 
the slightest degree, I do not 
say that she did always follow 
her little tyrants, or would 
guarantee them a secure: seat 
on hersaddle, but she never bit 
or snapped (though she would 
at times growl them a bit out 
of the way when mischief went 
too far), no matter how much 
provocation she received from 
them. 

You will say: “Vera was 
an exception.’’ I think not. 
About the same time, I knew in my immediate neighbor- 
hood, Blythe House, Tulse Hill, Brixton, another mastiff 
bitch. She bore the distinguished name of Bess, Every day 
her master’s children sat on her back and drove and rode her 
round the lawn. Spills, of course, plenty, but bites or even 
snarls, none, Ask mastifi men whether this surprises them. 
I feel sure that they will say “no.” 

I am here, of course, talking of the “pure breed,” not of 
the cross-cur or mongrel mastiff, for the reliance on whose 
temper you cannot aly more depend than you can youch for 
his correct bodily points and markings, but the pure bred 
English mastiff is in old as well as in young age, the to-be- 
trusted playmate of childhood. In this he differs from the 
St. Bernard and Newfoundland, who, though first-rate 
nurses and guardians in the spring of life, get grumpy, 
cranky and quarrelsome, and cannot be relied upon as they 
get on in years, 


Some six years ago, a little niece of mine between fourand 
five years of age, used constantly to be sent down the coun- 
try to me, and frequently to stay with me for several days at _ 
astretch. Having no regular nurse to look after and bother 
her, she took to Vera and Vera to her, Whenever you 
wanted the child you had only to whistle for the dog, they 
were sure to make their appearance together. One time that 
no answer came to my call I made for the kennels, and there, 
indeed, on the boarded floor lay the pair of truants. The 
dog was awake and wistfully looked wagging her tail, while 
“Baby’’ had fallen asleep, with her fair curly head and fresh 
ruby cheeks on the brute’s flank, holding a hind leg with 
her little bare arms. Vera, the ever ready to welcome me, 
did not stir from her apartment on this occasion, deeming, 
l expect, that a moyeon her part would disturb the inno- 
cent little sleeper. Many and many are the times that T 
have witnessed the dog on the lawn gnawing a bone, and all 
the while the child tramping on and about her, tressing gar- 
lands of daisies, and squatting in front of the beast’s grind- 
ing jaws and placing a crown of flowers on her friend’s head. 
Woe to the grown up visitor or to any living adult, barrin 
self and keeper, who would have dared to arpreseh ata 
handle her like that when she was picking her bone! Then 
you should have seen the animal with a whole swarm of 
children about her. Didn’t she cock her tail and give paw 
after paw right and left all atound, until I wondered that 
she did not get tired of the game. Once, and only once, did 
I hear of a misunderstan ing, between the two friends. 
“True love never runs smooth” all the way, and specks will 
pass before the sun on the brightest days. I was just. leay- 
ing my library, when the child came up with a pair of pink 
pouting lips, half-swollen eyes, and a most decided gait. 
‘Maratje’’, said I, ‘where is Vera, and what is the matter?! 


TA; LMAN, 


2 


“Vera has been very rude, uncle,” she sobbed, ‘she is very 
naughty.” I afterward learned that the child had been 
hard at work all the afternoon brushing, cleaning, dusting 
and serubbing Vera’s box, and that the affectionate play- 
_ mate -had, eet g ea no doubt, just licked or cisaed her 
a trifle beyond what the little body thought proper. And who 
could find a heart to blatne the loving companion, How- 
ever, I soon succeeded in restoring good feeling, the protocols 
were signed and undisturbed peace reigned supreme ever 
ince, ot ten minutes later did I find them at their gam- 
bols on the lawn, rolling head over heels and playing as if 
there were neither difference nor distance of rank, character 
or species between them. HENDRIK VAN DORNE. 
ENGLAND. [TO BE CONTINUED. | 


MASTIFF TYPE. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

After carefully considering Mr. Wynn’s letter in your issue 
of July 29 I can see very little to take exception to, That he 
and | would not agree was a foregone conclusion, for as I 
stated at the beginning he is par eacellence the enthusiast 
on head, and of the ultra bulldog type of head at that. 

Beginning where he says, “awarding prizes to undersized 
specimens, é6tc.,” he’gives the yery soundest advice to our 
judges and the only exception I can take to it is his dictum 
that badly-reared, crooked-limbed specimens should win. 
However, the next time a judge puts a dwarf like Homer 
over Hero I1., or asserts that a no-loin, no-quarters dog like 
Hiford Caution should beat Baby, Boss, or Uford Cromwell, 
he will please do it on his own responsibility and not shelter 
himself under “Tt is so English, you know.” Mr, Wynn has 
demolished that shady retreat. 

I cannot agree with Mr. W. as to crooked-limbed dogs 
being entitled to honor, and his invitation to ‘‘grasp this,” 
is much like asking Tantalus to take a drink. 

A prize winner should be the dog we wish to breed. Do 
we wish to breed cripples? The true course for a judge in 
such a case is to withhold first prize, there being nothing 
clearly ap to the standard we wish. Mr. Wyunn’s statement 
that “layback”’ is characteristic of the group will be apt to 
mislead those who remember the circumstances about which 
this discussion arose, and fortunately I can prove, by Mr, 
bears himself, that Mr. Haldeman and I are right on this 
matter. 

Remember that the layback we spoke of was that of Ilford 
Caution. Now note that Mr. Wynn writes of Old King as 
unbeatable, but for lack of size. Then take the group of 
mastiff heads published in 4. K. RA. and FOREST AND 
STREAM, The picture called Governor is really one of King, 
and that the likeness is good is proved by Mr. Wynn himself 
noting the blunder, and writing me that King’s picture was 
printed for Governor. Now compare King’s head with the 

icture of Ilford Cautionin A. AK, R. Do you see any such 

ayback in King as in Ilford Caution? So if King was un- 
beatable, how is the frightful layback of Caution character- 
istic? Undershot is one thing, very few square-muzzled dogs 
. are leyel-jawed, but layback is quite another, and it is the 
undershot of King, Turk and such, that Mr. Wynn is refer- 
Ting to as characteristic, Another excellent piece of adyice is 
that Mr. Wynn gives in commending Dr. Perry’s courage in 
giving prizes as he thought best, Too many of our judges 
are too thin-skinned on criticism, and too afraid of offending 
or controverting authorities. Ilford Cromwell was a sufferer 
by this, and but for Mr. Mason’s independence at the “re 
freshing independence” show, would have remained as a 
fourth class in public estimation. 

I must ask Mr. Haldeman’s pardon for trenching on his 

reserves in the layback characteristic, but although his 
and is abundantly able to keep his head, I had such a com- 
plete chainin Mr. Wynn’s recognizing King’s head when 
under the name of Governor, and the comparison of the 
pictures of King and Ilford Caution, that I couldn’t hold in, 
Houron, Pa., Aug. 7, W. WADE. 


THE NATIONAL FIELD TRIALS.—Cincinnati, O., Aug. 
16, 18865.—Eaditor Forest and Stream; I am glad to inform 

ou that Hon, John S. Wise, of Richmond, Va.; Mr, William 
na Key, of Florence, Ala., and Dr, Rawlins Young of Corinth, 
Miss., will judge in the Free-For-All Stake, at the trials at 
Grand Junction, Tenn., next December, Mr. Wise haying 
an entry in the Derby, Mr. H. W. Fuller, of Richmond, Va. 
will judge with Messrs, Key and Young in the Derby, an 
should there be more than one of the judges in the Free For 
All absent, Mr. Fuller will judge in that also. Mr. C. W. 
Paris, of Cincinnati, O., has been appointed alternate, and 
will act as judge in the Free For All or in the Derb , should 
any of the regular Judges be absent. Major J. M. Taylor, of 
Cleveland, O., has been asked to act as marshall, with such 
duties as may be assigned to him by the Hxecutive Com- 
mnittee, The reports which we receive from Grand Junction, 
are to the effect that there never were so many birds at this 
time of the year, as there are at present. The Club is per- 
fecting arrangements now, which we believe will make these 
trials the best and most satisfactory that were ever held 
in this country.—W. B. SHATTUC, President. 


ST, JOHN BENCH SHOW.—St. John, N. B., Aug. 10.— 
Editor Forest and Stream: It is proposed to hold our fifth 
annual bench show in this city Oct. 19, 20, 21 and 22. For- 
merly our shows have been held in January. October is a 
very pleasant month with us here, We hope to have a large 
addition in the entries of outside exhibitors. The premium 
list we expect to haye ready by Ben, 1. Diplomas will be 
offered as regular prizes, but in addition we hope to be able 
to offer a large and yaluable list of special prizes. The en- 
trance fee will be placed at avery lowfigure. The American 
and Intercolonial Express Companies will carry dogs to this 

show at half rates. The committee have secured one of the 
largest buildings in the city, the Landsdown Rink. It is 
= 5 lighted ane ventilated, and is the most suitable building 
for a show of this kind possible toimagine, ‘The fanciers in 
and around St. John extend a cheerful invitation to all out- 
side exhibitors to be present in force with their dogs, and 
will usethem as well aspossible, All information premium 
lists and entry blanks will be cheerfully furnished by—H. M, 
Wi son, Secretary. 


THE TOLEDO DOG SHOW.—We have received the 

remium list of the first annual dog show of the Tri-State 

air Association to be held at Toledo, O., next month, The 

rizes are for English setters $10 and $5, puppies $5 and $3, 
Black and tan setters the same, Irish setters the same, pointers 
the same, all other classes $5 and $3, with no puppy classes. 
Classes are made for mastiffs, St. Bernard, Newfoundlands, 
greyhounds and deerhounds, foxhounds, collies, Yorkshire 
terriers, Scotch terriers, black and tan terriers, Skye terriers, 
pugs, bull-terriers, bitches with litter of puppies (any breed) 
and miscellaneous. The secretary writes that the list of 
specials will be valuable, and that the managers will proba- 
bly be able to double the premiums in nearly every class. 


THE HORNELLSVILLE DOG SHOW.—Hditor Forest 
and Stream: The prospect for a good show is very bright. 
We have decided to have two champion classes for beagles, 
and an extra class for beagles under 12in. There will he a 
kennel prize of $20 for smooth-coated St. Bernards, also 
champion classes for bulldogs and deerhounds.—J. OTIS PEL- 
LOWS, Superintendent. 


THE WAVERLY DOG SHOW.—£ditor Forest and 
Stream: Classes for Yorkshire terriers and beagle puppies 
will be provided at the Waverly show if owners promise to 
give support (say four or five dogs to each class). Let us 
bear from them pee, Mr. N. Elmore, of Granby, 
Conn., will judge beagles.—A, P, VREDENBURGH, See’y. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


RANGE AND GALLERY. 


A SMALL-BORE PROTEST. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

The programmes for the Creedmoor fall meeting are out, A 
casual glance of the marksmen would hardly detect much change 
from the usual order. But the expert in small-bores, that is, the 
any-rifle marksman, the shooter who does not care much for the 
military, one reason for its mulish propensities, another reason 
its lack of fine accuracy, on account of its necessitated ammuni- 
tion and shooting to rule—this off-hand shooter looks over care- 
fully to see what inducements are offered to tempt him indiyid- 
ually to Creedmoor, He finds one match in the sixteen on the pro- 
gramme, No. 6, Continuous match. This has a goodly array of 
cash prizes, but what are the conditions? “Rule II., Section X, 
Shooting. No rifie shall be cleaned nor wiped out except between 
ranges unless phecially allowed by the terms of the match.” The 
off-hand marksman here finds that he cannot clean after each 
shot as has been his custom, his rifle must only be cleaned at the 
end of his score, hardly then unless between ranges.” And he hag 
also to give these military experts 12 points if he competes for 
either of the first five perigee. Now what are the chances on these 
first five prizes? He shakes his head, well knowing the difficulties 
of making a perfect soore at Creedmoor, Looking further, to the 
Short Range Team match No. 10, the terms of the match does not 
allow cleaning only as per the rules, “between ranges,”’ Match 
No.3 is the only one in which cleaning after each shot is per- 
mitted by the termsof the match. Itis well known that nine- 
tenths of the off-hand small-bore shcoters all clean out their rifles 
after each shot, and it is rather poor encouragement for this class 
of marksmen to handicap the shooter by compelling him to use a 
dirty rifle and also to give 1? points to military rifles, and in Match 
No, 10 even 20 qe iets must be allowed the military, It may be de- 
sirable by the N, KR. A, to crowd out the off-hand target rifles in 
favor of the military at Creedmoor, but it is not the opinion of 

BRATTLEBORO, Yt. CRANK, 


WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 12,—The Wilmington Rifle Clab met 
at Schuetzen Park this afternoon, to shoot a telegraph match 
with the Topeka (Kan.) Rifle Club. Two general practice matches 
were held first, Massachusetts target, 200yds. off-hand: 


irst Match, 
C Heinel, Sr....10 9 1112 11—52 HB Seeds.......10 8 9 8 9-44 
W Tuller, ..-12 1011 11 7-51 J HSeeds........ 9 71010 S—44 


W FSeeds......1011 7 910-46 JENewman....9 7 7 5 10—38 
J BBelb oc 109 9 8 844 


Second Match. 


C-Heinel, Sr,...19 81210 9-49 J BBell......... 8 6 9 8 7—38 
S J Newman.,..1010 1110 7—48 JH Newman....9 6 4 4 5—29 
J 7 Seeds 10 91210 6—47 CSmith...,...., 42 7 7 9-29 
U Fuller........ 9 81110 7—45 H Simpson...... 10 7 5 4 0-26 
W F Seeds....,. 911 9 7 45 8 3B 6-20 


8-44 W A Bacon..... 
HB Seeds.......7 7 9 8 10—41 
The team was then selected for the telegraph match, 8 men, 10 


shots each, Massachusetts target, 200yds., off-hand: 

Telegraph Mate — Wilmington Team, 
i BiBall. 2). pa seneees eileen 101011 11 121211 8 9 11—105 
VWVSRMILGIs.. 2 sa iipretireetccne aes 81010 9 11 10 10 12 10 10—100 
Geteitiol Sri ieenic yess = soem 12 610 9 812 6 912 10— 94 
Wan. Bi Seeda ley tent ssn ate 1110 612 9 71010 9 10— 94 
SINS waaiks wee ete eee 910 7 8 81011 8 81190 
HB Seeds..... Vote thts teen 98 9 9 6 9 910 9 10— 86 
S.J IWewman...oiciccsetlsetsse ee 10 9101010 510 7 6 9— $6 
PoHGSeads leh. kugeee's. thse nene 211 5 6 2 6 710 8 7— 64—719 


To finish the sport of the afternoon another general practice 
match was opened with the same conditions as the first two 


matches; 
Fourth Match. 

WEEDS pin sues 10 12:10 10 10-52 JE Seeds....... 29 911 9—40 
C Heinel, Sr....11 910 11 10-51 U Fuller 1110 2 8 9-40 
JE Newman...10 91010 9—48 HSimpson......810 § 7 5—38 
HBSeeds....-..10 € 9 8 9-42 WH Seeds 8 8 7 T 6-88 
W A Bacon..... 111011 & 441 EL Seeds 2 6 711 3—29 
SJ Newman,...10 9 7 6 241 CSmith 6 3 retired — 9 


Aug. 13.—The regular weekly shooting of the Wilmington Rifle 
Club was held at Schuetzen Park this afternoon. A pleasant fea- 
ture was an unexpected visit of W. H. Haines, E. 8, Pierce and J. 
J, Rheinhardt, three fine shots from Dugdale, Pa. The conditions 
of the first match were: National standard target and 200yds, off- 
hand. Bacon and Simpson selected Seah the latter winning by 


26 points, The following is the score, out of individual possible 100 

oints and team possible 600: 

IAS BE Os eieliicce en eie ylation s oos0)2 434485 71 8 5—39 
CUELGIMO]y fal see a peers pascal 57475 5 7 710 76 
Welt Haines, oe ers arene 33 89 4 8 6 810 362 
ASML ET ve Te ee hence ys 105569105 7 5 9" 
MIMO Va PIC eects es ee se maarerte ne = 1s ih, Bact 4: BAO 2? Bae 
J EB Newman. ....-2..--- eee pees £63443 3 7 2 9—45—323 
HD SUM PhONs se eee ss - -- cisenae are 967264 5-8 4 F82 
W EF Seeds..,..... eee weereG B 4477 70 7 66 
TEWTEC att el ee. eet ay! i Ee tg tes 7667 6 4 5 810 4-68 
dun embhardtyasseate tc saske eens BeBe e823 1b oT 7—B7 
SENG VUE ATi ne a nebined © oo: sen sicie 556445 6 3 5 447 
Hy Se PeITeey tee endeniers ss feesed T 5 8 43 4 4 7% 6—54—349 


At the second match the conditions were National standard tar- 
get and 100yds. off-hand. Bacon and Simpson again selected teams 
and the former won by 45 points. The score is as follows out o 
ossible as first match: 


same 

APE ACOMI nh eeacee es see An atin 9 810 6 6 4110 6 9-69 

Ape fernsdel helt yyee Se ED Seer 810 3 7 910 9 8 8 88 

W_ oH Baines...) 14. .c cee adeee see 710101010 8 9 9 9 7—s89 
CRETE I pete eaeteiuh tonive seb estate 61010 710 9 6 810 7—83 
PS PE hoe) ee ere leed seh bigs poe ne 93958919 910-%3 
TSIEN at el tenete tbat hae pin 75,5 45 76 7 5 81010 9—71—470 
HSU GAOU sce eraciite ss ese A Fae 764549 8 5 4 9-60 
Chen e Sloe eee ete es 7 7% 3 6.9 7-8 710. 7—T1 
AE BUS eich ieee etek semen elated nl. 969 8 6 5 810 7 8—76 
SMOG WIM nl es sipo sierra: coer 878 6667 9 6 7—T0 
SWAT FLe ta Gli) ean iby & famtiaiersialecs 748 8 9 910 9 8 6—%8 

J HNewman.:.., ..+......-+4- -8 4468 8 6 9 7 10—70—425 


Aug. 16.—A good time was enjoyed by the Wilmington Rifle Club 
in the two matches at Schuetzen Park thisafternoon. Conditions 
at first match: Massachusetts target, 200yds., off-hand, individual 

ossible 120, and a team possible of 840. Bacon and Simpson se- 
ected the teams: 


W A Bacon.......- Pehilictee tonfae «af ZO 9 % 6b 2 2 oT B— 53 
OC Heinel, Sr 10 8 912 91010 11 11 10—100 
WEB BEI Mats eit thny = seesieetepl 11 810111011 910 7 9—% 
TOR IO UDR BARD ete ec eee te 12 9 7 6 910 411 10 10— 88 
J E Newman 9 410 911121210 8— 92 
DAWASGeGs seciitus sh cere erat aivas 978 %7 649 4 6— 6 
W O’Connor 895 605 2 7 32 5p—548 
H Simpson. ....... 0s ees scenes wb 8 7 212.912 5 410-69 
AV (Gig Os SEs nbalsct) 5 eee yer niees se ts 10 81110 8101112) 9 8—97 
Wi SeadSv....etetereerarccet sad 1011 8 8 7 91011 9 J 90 
DS Fe aeTe= A lhe ian Ce eee 8 8 7 6 9 9 610 6— 76 
EiMbberaele eee piiceawmsetet hp iste Hil 822 912 8 9 710—97 
Welt Gkinksedstepneseret ete karess 9912 5 7 91211 & 8B— 87 
CiGarletim se. ered ve ee memet te ss 5 8 5 8 4 8 910 6 10— 76—59 


At the second match Bacon and Simpson made a new selection 


of teams. Conditions, same target at 100yds., off-hand. Thescore 
is as follows out of an individual possible 120 points and a team 
ossible 960: 
WV A Bacon 9 6 6 11 1011 12 11 12 10— 98 
. 012111012 911 11 12 11—109 
Willey tee = ot aration 12 8111011121112 9 9—104 
H Heinel............:- 12 11 9 10 12 11 10 12 10 11—108 
C Carelton dl 81011 21011 12 9 12—106 
T Jones......- w%7TL 810 9 7 BI 911-9 
W__O’Connor 41 810 9 7 91010 12 12— 98 
11 11 12 11 10 12 11 10 10 11—103—825 
911 6 10 10 11 12 10 11 10—99 
t 211 11 11 10 12 11 10—111 
10 10 11 11 10 12 h— 
12 11 8 11 12 10 12107 
12 8101212 9 10—104 
10 91011 912 10—%6 
9 12 11 10 10 11 12101 
9 11 10 10 11 12 11—107—836 
UB, Ang. 14—Record match. 
9 869 910 9 7 9 G 6G 
61010 7 7 9 810 6. 7— 
4710 510 5 6 8 8 6—69 
4369445 8 7S 


[Aue, 19, 1886: 


TOPEKA, Kan., Aug. 12,—The Topeka Rifle Club shot a match 
by telegraph this afternoon with the Wilmington, Delaware, Rifle 
Club, and again the western marksmen were victorious, adding the 
fourth to their unbroken score of victories against out of town 
clubs. A different target than is usually nines by the club inits 
regular Inatches was peered on this occasion and 120 instead of 100 


was the possible score. rat score; 

CEA Ahern. ane t F Wil 911 91111 9 9—108 

Cri ycouek a NeP Pnneenen jee tewen 1211 910 810101111 8100 

ERAT O MA PSM rw aw cess Lt ie 12 9121011 8 91012 6—99 

Ue TW Alatnbe Ace Gens iaani ev rks 9 8 10 9 10 1010 11— 96 

HEL DGG Suce clelow ts to.deeeecken nce 10.9 811 91111 510 8 92 

TE SAI GR Ss assignee Price eohirie 10 9111030 8 8 8 810— 92 

CUCU TITHE?! 22 peti eee 110 8 610 810 9 910-90 

LPIMGCA Ter te anae celts (Tl 6 710 4 8 711 11— 88—55 

Second Score. 

RUM av tay 3.2.6 nea ce Lace eee ai 111110 8 9 911-96 

Ags OMe 10th terin yaewe aeta Re 1010 910 9101) 8 9 10—96 

Robert Thompson..............., 9 9 7101011 911 9 11—96 

JL Paine, 811 9 10 10—93 

JC Trimmer 61011 910 810 T—89 

Reed McCarter 6 810 8 9—86 

JT Williams 2 8 610 9—86 

CHYRGYUE. Sine scene ees Sm 7 5 8 8 4—80—722 

GaiRovde sa’ wt. 4 tose conn 7 11 9 7 10 11 10—94 

ETH cans tt wks ee: Heche coe ds 1110 9 910.9 921 6—94 

VALGPAING a eerie ecto td tats ei ets 710 910 9 9 9 912 7-91 

PORN TRUER cree Suen ig 10 910 9 8 91010-7 S—90 

Robert Thompson....... .....46 4111010 971 11 9 5 9—9) 

C/CUbrimitn die sauconaca eee .61211 6 7 6101011 6—85 

Reed Mc@arter.... 05... +5... +. 10 810 8 9 4 91010 6—84 

TORO he eg deer ae RE Amar nt 10910 8 7 9 87 7 8 83—T12 

The first score was counted in the shoot and the totals for the 

match were as follows: 

A'ipebravuey:4 iors ee eee 0 a NOTES Ltttes eetele eee cee sees 755 


NEW HAVEN Aug: 6.—The Union Armory Rifle team at Quin- 
nipiac range, to-day, he score being as follows: 
Armory Team. Sarsfields. 


200yds. 500yds. 200yds, 5OUyds. 

Walker. ,.,d445344—27 4353456—30 Callahan..3824353—24 3049622—19 
Landon. ...4533344—24 325434425 Hiney..... 8303842—18 2524324—22 
Johnson, ..4444444—28 4543255—28 Daley......23345438--24 755454429 
C Case...-. 4443534—27 5435434—28 O*Connor,.4534545—380 4541534—29 
Jomes,..... 5383424—24 5202224—17 Plunkett. .2334504-21 4434225—24 
Allen...... 443454425 0044822—16 M’Kiern'n 3434443—25 2452204—19 
Savage....4554844—27 5445458331 Garrity... .3888428—21 3008220—10 
Wells...... 3844545—27 35354483—27 Creed...... OB44354—23 2482445—24 
Blakeslee..3354445—27 345423324 -—— — 

— —~ 186 176 

212 201 


BOSTON, Aug. 14.—The Saturday matches were shot as usual, 
though the attendance was below the average. The weather con- 
ditions were very poor, and good scores were correspondingly 
searce. C, A, Parker of the cadets has won the second class 
badge in the 500yds, military match on scores of ten 45s. Follow- 
ing is the record of the best scores during the week: 

Decimal Off-hand Match. 


DENT ATCI (mile): Cs). passe ene tl 8 6 7 910101010 6—84 

opobolN Ent boU al DP ARRAS RRB R BCAA Ar exer 5 7 9 5 910 8 9 10—80 
VYeELemarty: (TE) Pile ce ere toemeee 6 710 5 5 710 810 3—T71 
AS Brackett (mil.), A..........-/-4- .610 6 9 8 5 8 7 610-70 
i Wabtodgdons An. en ees afew 778 88 6 65 8 56 

Rest Match. 

CNB MG wards) AG 5 ssicses caplet dineests 10101010 1010 810 8 10—96 
SWaldior Hessen eae ts Ths ote as 910 9101010 9 9 9 10—95 
AE? eR vbhoba ach ere eat ae ae ae ve. 8 91010 9 910 10 10 10—95 


500yd. Military and Practice Match. : 

W Charles, E (mil.).5545545555—48 OC Williams, B..,,..4455544555—46 

Wilder (sporting), A5555455545—48 C A Parker, D.,.,.. 3455555445 —45 

State Militia Match. 

AS Brackett.,.......... 23 21 21 EF W Reynolds....,..,.. 20 20 19 

GARDNER, Mass., Aug. 11.—Gardner Rifle Club at Hackmatack 

Range, standard American target, 200yds,, off-hand: Geo, E, War- 

field 77 77—154; F, HE. Nichols. 69 78—147; CO. N, Edgell 64 69—183; C. 
Leland 62 68—125; F. Parkhill 60 61—121. 


TOPEKA, Kan., Aug, 9.—The Topeka Rifle Club shot a friendly 
match to-day with Minneapolis (Minn.) Rifle Club, The conditions 
were a team of six men selected from each club, to shoot a score of 
10 shots. This is the third successive victory for the home team, it 
having won from Springfield, Mass., Springfield, O., and Minne- 
apolis, Minn., the ahove-named clubs being three of the best inthe 
country. The pet tee EE the aggregate score of Friday’s match; 
Topeka Rifie Club, 436; Minneapolis Rifle Club, 898, 

CALIFORNIA SCHUETZEN CLUB.—The shooting festival of 
the California Schuetzen Club will take place Aug. 15 and 16 next, 
at Harbor View Park, 


THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
renered by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries. 

Correspondents who favor us with club scores are particularly re- 
quested to write on one side of the paper only. 


REFORM IN TOURNAMENTS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: : 

Thaye read with deep interest the various communications and 
editorials in your issues of July 29, Aug, 5, Aug. 12 on the subject 
of a much needed reform in the management of shooting tourna- 
ments as regards the barring of professional trap-shooters and the 
handicapping of the most proficient amateurs, who haye estab- 
lished their expertness by a public record. Two distinct elements 
will be benefited thereby. : 

First—The ‘“‘consumers" or amateurs who will thus be enabled to 
enjoy the keenness of a competition with brether sportsmen from 
a distance, at the same time feeling assured that their relative 
chances are on a par and that they and their competitors alike are 
shooting, not for the dollars and cents, but for the pure loye of the 


sport. 
FSecond—The roducers or manufacturers of guns, ammunition, 
targets, etc., who will be benefitted by increased consumption due 
tothe facts that there will be more shooting on the part of the 
amateurs and that thereby a public interest be excited, which 
will greatly increase the number of shooters by drawing into the 
ranks of the latter the large and increasing class of men of means 
and leisure found in évery community. 

Now, presuming that we are pereod upon the subject of this 
reform, how. shall it be effected? The National Gun Association 
at its meeting at Springfield, O., May, 1885, adopted a resolution to 
classify shooters into three classes, A, Band C, the higher grade 
not being permitted to shoot with the lower, Combining this 
arrangement with their system of handicapping by distance, as 
indicated in their rules, and we have an approximately perfect 
method of meeting this question. Allthat is required (and here 
comes the most dificult part of the subject) isan appropriate com- 
mittee to properly classify and handicap contestants from records 
furnished by their home clubs or made in public contests. If 
shooters would support the National Gun Association such com- 
mittees could be readily organized, and with sufficient data and 
backing” to enable them to carry out their objects. 

The first radical question to be decided would be, who should be 
barred from amateur tournaments? Without at all reflecting 
upon the individuals named, most all of whom we know to be gen- 
tlemen of character, I would suggest the following, 7. ¢..men who 
practically earn their living at the trap or through a business, 
which requires them to shoot constantly, as for instance; ‘ 

(1) Managers and employes of eee mInanufacturing companies, 
as L. Kimball of Peoria, I1., and J. E, Miller of Cincinnati, O. 

(2) Traveling agents and practical exhibitors of shotgun manu- 
facturers, as & A. Tucker (Parker gun), McMurchy of Cincinnati, 
(Smith gun), Penrose of Cincinnati (Lefevre gun). 

(3) Men who hunt game as a business and in the tournament. 
seasons follow up the tournaments for the money there is in them,, 
as Stice of Jacksonville, N1,, Teipel of Covington, Ky., Brewer of 
Philadelphia, Pa. . . 

(4) Those objectionable to the Executive Committee for other 
reasons not included in above, . was 

In the the fourth class above I would incinde any man who has. 
ever been known to take an unfair advantage at any soot, such 
as bribing trappers or making underhand bargains with latter; or 
arrange in class shooting to intentionally drop into lower classes, 
with the view of obtaining the priza money fhereim; or who is. 
boisterous er-noisy or quatrelsame on eae grounds, 

The following should be handicapped, and not barred: Recog-. 
nized champion shots to whom none of the aboveobjections apply 
and who haye made their records ab palic tournaments, such as 
C. M. Stark, North Dunbarton, N. H.; Whitney, of Syracuse, N.¥ 
and also stich as Al Bandle, of Cincinnati, and J, von Lengerke, a 
New York city, who are ip, the retail gun business,and throu, 
constant practice have become practical experts. (Query—Shou 
not the latter class be parred altogether?) =o 


Now, in order to give this movement practical effect, amateurs 


a ’ + . 


FOREST AND STREAM, 


73 


everywhere should publicly announce their opinions and experi- 
ences, especially through the press. Future committees on tour- 
namonts will thus be enabled to arrange tournament conditions to 
the satisfaction of the large majorily of amateurs. NEMO. 


OLEVELAND, O,, Aug, 14. 


Editor Forest and Stream: / 

Tn your issue of Aug, 5, a lotter from “Reformer,” on the sub- 
ject of some needed changes in trap-shooting tournaments as re- 
gards the small attendance of peErey amateur sportsmen, was 
read by me with great satisfaction, and the editorial also. I am 
glad someone has broken the ice in this matter, for, whil® shoot- 
ing tournaments are both enjoyable and of benefit to the partici- 
pants, if properly conducted, itis plainly evident that the ordin- 
ary shot will not attend the shoots in question, knowing that he is, 
generally speaking, simply a contributor to purses for a few ex- 

erts to shoot for, Lhave no envy nor hard feeling toward those 

ortunate fellows who constitute the ‘expert’ class of shots who 
attend such tournaments. But the factis, that most of us will 
not he able to see any funin simply constituting the “bank” for 
the experts, who many times do nothing else but shoot, to draw 
upon. It is evident thatif is a somewhat difficult problem to 
solve, to satisfactorily adjust this matter; but I will advance the 
following as a “starter”: ; 

Nearly every State has a State sportsman'sassociation. Nowlet 
the national organization take cognizance of these State organiza- 
tions, and let every tournament conducted by national, State, or 
local association become a matter of record, and class the sliooters 
by that record. That is to say, after the lapse of a sufficient time, 
one year say, the members can be placed in classes according to 
the skill manifested during the year past, and purses arranged for 
classes of different degreos. In a word, adopt the plan of the 
National Trotting Association as far as practicable, Thus, if a 
man shoots at any tournament, his score, or scores, constitutes his 
“vecord,” and. bars him from entering to shoot in classes with men 
whose “record” shows them to be less skilled in the use of the gun 
than himself; but at the same time does not bar him from entering 
classes made for those who had showed greater skill previously. 
This may be objected to on account of the time and laborinvolyved, 
but SOnieriine must be done, or we shall have no grand tourna- 
ments. 

We have here in the east the New England Trap-Shooters Asso- 
ciation, and several tournaments were well attended, a dozen or 
so did all the winning, and the tournaments can not now command 
but a meagre attendance, I believe the plan to be feasible, because 
just. There are many men of good sense, who are interested in. 
tvap-shooting, and they can readily invent some plan. But I yen- 
ture the assertion, that no plan will apply better than the one I 
mention, NOR’RAST. 

AUBURN, Me., Aug. 9, 


CLEVELAND CARTRIDGE TOURNAMENT. 


Editor Forest and Stream; r : 

Will you kindly grant us space in your columns to explain some 
matters that seem to have heen somewhat misunderstood, relating 
to the rules and conditions that are to goyern the tournament of 
the Cleveland Cartridge Co, this year. In our contest last year, 
the prizes went to the highest score sent into us by contestants, 
In this year’s contest, the scores sent in simply indicate the classes 
in which the contestants are entitled to compete. 

For cet the prize money is divided into three classes, 
known as the 90 Class, the 80 class, and the 70 class, The prizes 
appropriated to the 90 class will be divided into 50, 30, and 20 per 
cent., to those who send to us scores that are 90 or better. Under 
this condition some have Bupposed that if scores were sent in res- 
pectively 98, 99, and 100, that the mone appropriated to this class 
would go to those three scores. ‘Such is not the case. A person 
sending a score of 90 will shoot in the ties to_divide this money 
on a par with a person sending a score of 100. In otlier words, al 
perecne having scores of 90 or better, will shootin the ties at Cleve- 

and to decide the division of the $1,000 in the 90 class. In the 80 
class all persons haying scores of 80. and less than 90, will shoot in 
the ties in Cleveland to decide the division of tha $850, in the 80 
class, In the 70 class all scores of 70 and less tha’ will shoot in 
the ties in Cleyeland to decide the division of the $700 in the 
70 class. The adyantage of a high score sent to us simply applies 
to the extra muiey added in each class for the best score made in 
each class. 

In plain and simple terms our tournament, as arranged this year, 
amounts to a sweepstake contest, where the money is divided into 
three classes, namely, one class for the best shots, one class for the 
medium shots and one class for beginners, with a condition that 
each contestant shall decide before coming to Cleveland in which 
class he desires ta compete by sending to us a score which we pre- 
sume represents his abilityasa shooter. Onveceipt of these scores 
we place all those whose scores are 90 or better in the 90 class, those 
whose scores are 80 and less than 90 in the 80 class, and those whose 
scores are 70 and less than 80 in the 70 class. he 

We have heard some complaints that our rules and conditions 
were not equitable, For instance, one correspondent says he is a 
beginner and should not be compelled to compete with Stice, 
Teiple and others of that class. We answer that he is not com- 
pe ed to compete with these men. Both Messrs. Stice and Teiple, 

reason of their scores made in our tournament last year, are 
placed in the 96 class, and no beginner need compete in this class 
unless he feels competent to do so. He may enter in either the 80 
class or the 70 class, as he chooses, by sending us scores that prop- 
erly place him in these classes. We think these conditions to be 
equitable and just. They also are Seema. liberal, Our prizes 
aggregate $3,000, while the entrance fee is on a $5. This is a lower 
entrance than was eyer before known fora like amount of prizes, 
There is no pro-rating and no condition that there shall be a cer- 
tain number of entrances, or anything of that sort,and all the 
prizes will be paid in full, regardless of the number of entries in 
the several classes. THH CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGE Co. 

OLEVELAND, O., Aug. 12. 


GALVESTON, Aug. 6.—The grand shooting tournament which 
is taking place just outside of the drill grounds, is not proving as 
preat a Success as was abticipated, from the fact of its being more 
or less overshadowed by the Interstate drill. About 30 sportsmen 
were in attendance, and yet some of these are considered the best 
shots in the State. Winners of prizes at the shoot yesterday: 
Shoot No. 1, 31 entries at $2.50—Hrichson first, Stuart second, Reese 
third, Worts fourth. Shoot No. 2, 31 entries at $5—Hrichson first, 
Holland and Parkinson second, Wheeler third. Shoot No. 3, 29 


-entrie sat $8--Holland first, Dollarhide second,Warren pei receshs 


Warden and Given fourth. Shoot No. 4,30 entries at $7.50—Hol- 
land and Givens first, Pettit and Hrichson second, Crawford third, 
Downey and Dustan fourth. Shoot Wo. 5, 18 entries at $3—Downey 
Stuart and Warden first, Leicht second, Holland, Yoacum and 
Erichson third. Shoot No. 6, 28 entries at $7.50—Holland, Brichson 
and Reese first, Dollarhide Wheeler and Downey second, Hillis and 
Henholf third, Pettit fourth. There were 6sweepsiake shoots run- 
ning from $1 to $5 entrance. 

THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION.—Macon, Ga., July 27. 
—Hditor Forest and Stream: Will you_ kindly publish for the 
National Gun Association the following in regard to the proposed 
International American Championship contest for the diamond 
badge donated by the Ligowsky Clay Pigeon Company. The 
National Gun Association is pledged to redeem this badge for $250, 
and accepted theoffer of the Ligowsky Clay Pigeon Company as the 
simplest means of fulfilling its pledge, and at the same time adding 
an interesting feature to the tournaments to be held under iis 
auspices. However, the conditions of the contest do not seem to 
strike the trap shooters favorably, for, in spite of a very liberal 
distribution of circulars, etc,, the entries have been so few in num- 
bers as to make if virtually no contest, and the executive com~- 
tiittee has decided to withdraw the offer and make this match a 
special feature of an International Tournament to be held at Bos- 


ton in May, 1887, of which more hereafter.—F, C, EtHmripGgE, 
Secretary. [The foregoing was inadvertently omitted from an 
earlier issue.] 


MANCHESTER, Conn.—The Hast Hartford Gun Club shot a xe- 
turn match with the Manchester Club on the grounds of the latter 


Aug, 10; 

Manchester. 
M White. .11000111110110000110—11 
© Robeson 01111010111011011111—15 
W Cheney 10010000111101010001— 9 
PWatkins 10011110010111001011—13 
E Cheney .10111110111010010101—14 


East Hartford, 
OBur’h’m,11100011011011100101—12 
HBur'h’m 01001100001110001010— 8 
Treat... ...0110101111110100100]—12 
A House. .00000010101111001000— 7 
SBur’h’m .00100100110010011101— 9 
Farnham .00000111101110010101—10 

idge... J Newton.00011111100101000100— 9 
A Hyde, .11011100110000111110—12, MM Bnsign.11011110111111101 1—i7 
O Treat... LU1111101TT111—19  Bo)lister ..05110011101011111010—18 
J Shewry..1011111101111110011—16 W Foley: .11001101010010111011—12 
- 135 109 
ee OTe ora Gun Ress ioe ceuians 
on their grounds, MeGuire’s springs, Aug, 25-28, artificial targets, 
WN.aG, A. rules and livebirds.  , 


iia 


JAMAICA PLAINS, Mass., Aug. 12,—Maich between the East 
Boston and Jamaica Plains Gun lubs, on the grounds of the lait 
ter, The day was fine and the shooting was exciting to the finish. 
At the close of the matchafriend of the club presented them 
with an elegant sign for their new club house, which is nearly 
finished. The club has been ory successful since its organization 
for amateurs; they haye shot fiye matches and won. four, 
pigeons, 18yds., fourth notch: 

Jamaica. Plains Gun Chib. 


Clay- 
Bast Boston Gon Club, 


COSI), Sea wae Ba a TWIIN00— 8 ~Mielding,,....-....... 1111111101—9 
Cleveland....,,..,...J011111111— 9 IWirkwood........... WITM011—8 
PSOmig tts rests = Stas 1101101101— ff Dimick.-............., 1101111011—8 
12} /10423- a 2 a ee ete, L1011011— 8 ~—Wlanagan...... 2+ ~4101110011—7 
FXGUT Vso ns vers se reis 1OLI0L1010— 6 Philbrick.... . ... LOLOTL0011—6 
Ingersoll......-..... WLOWI0I— F Hargrave... .1001001001—4 
Clyarles.. 0... ..k.. OLl011I011— 7 Morse..... -1001111010—6 
FAS TIGTE N. Saese-syare » OUOLLIIITI— 7 Wasrate....... -»1101001000—4 
HootHbyws een QUVLOLI000— 3 Norton... -..,..... _- .1011000001—4 
rds. 10 Blackbirds. 

Cilley WIWUIN—-10 Mlelding.....,........ 1111111110—9 
Cleveland.. 10111101— 8_—“Kirkwood............ 1111011101—8 
Brown,...-- 0TU10I— 8S Dimick,....,,,,.-.... 1001110111—7 
BANGS, Ti sy eer - 100N01I— 7 ~Wanagan .....-.-..4 1001011111—7 
Hoeury...... . AITLO0INI— 8 Philbrick............ 1110111101—8 
Ingersoll. .. OLUOLIONI— % Hargrave,.....---... 0110111111—8 
Charles. . + LOLOOITIOI— 6 ~Morse.....-..--..6--5 0101101011—6 
Boothby.. , O1WOTTI0I0— 5 Wasgate............6 010001011 i—5 
gXigilans yr ae e Eee 1110101010— 6 WNorton..............5 QL9010110—5 

128 119 


GENESEE SPORTSMEN’S CLUB.—Rochester, N. Y., Aug. 13: 
—The Genesee Sportsmen’s Club yesterday finished the fifth and 
concluding coutest in a series where the prizes were valued at 
$200, 10 Peoria blackbirds: HWyershed 86, Fleischer, 81, Stowell 75, 
Ditmar 74, Williams 73, Green 70, Mason 69, Peck.69, Hill 66, Adams 
63, Reissinger 62, Jersey 62, Gray 57, Burns 55, Rickman 54, Lalorce 
54, Richmond 51, Hicks 40, Hiekinan 82,—H, RK. 


AUGUSTA, Ga., Aug. 18,—This afternoon a good crowd assem- 
bled to see the gun club practice, Great interest is taken in the 
club, especially on account of the grand tournament which is to 
take place at the park of the Athletic Association on the 19th, to 
be participated in by two clubs from Savannah, one from Jack- 
sonville and one from Millen. The tournament will bring together 
the finest sportsmen in the South, To-day’s contest shows a 
marked improyement in shooting. The following is the score: 


Team No. 1. 
ADYenenenec{: ey pre eee a Reo 1000001710—4. 10 00 11 11 01—6 
MOTE here nieedearet reer 1111010101—7 10 10 10 60 00—3 
EIT tee ee el are bree tay 0100101101—5 00 10 11 11 10—8 
DUTY fairs ores Genes pee 0001000101—8 00 GO 00 10 CO—1 
Suet GIGS TeL. OU WHP See Als 6a tien nas -OUOLOLGOV0—2 10 00 10 10 10—4 
John Sancken........-.-....... O0d000D000—0 00 01 00 00 01—2 
INP BOLE Olio e ie 5 te eas eo OOLOTLOCOO—3 00 00 00 00 CO—) 
AG ESOM ED eOeltert a tens ates ans 1O0L00I011—5—29 O01 01 10 10 01—b—27 
Team Bo. 2. 
Man Gk Ole are tie oe ttt ied dee 1100000111 —5 10 10 10 00 11—5 
WWiGiG Ge Aaemacarn scot steptosce 1101100011—G 01 10 10 10 10—5 
Bignon ,..1010010019—4 10 11 11 11 10—8 
ope... . -. 0001101000—3 O01 10 11 00 01—5 
TR calles gs) Mec ales Oia wer 2] Oooddn0Io—2 00 01 10 11 10—5 
Waterbury. . Sistsaess ..---1001116001—5 11 00 11 11 11-8 
1S Un ates otal eee Eee eee ae p 1100111000—5 11 00 00 10 1i—5 
Witetoaititeunie Hie net bee ote ety 1001001011—5—35 01 01 10 10 01—5—46 


NEW BEDFORD, Aug. 5.—The New Bedford Gun Club defeated 
the Dighton Club easily at theformer’s grounds to-day. The wind 
was strong from the southwest, which interfered somewhat with 
the shooting, Following are the scores, each man having 10 clay 
pigeons and 10 blue rocks: 


New Bedfords. 
L A Plummer. 


©. SURE heed dace. ne 4111111000—7 1010109101—5 
A A Butts . 


1110171110—8 


o+ dat 1411101111—9 


EE PURI ay Wier eves aimee teases 1011110111—8 0111111011—8 
Dr William Post.. 0110101011—% 1001101111—7—70 
Dightons, 
(Grefoieadi lth: evsrsseerweatee EE ers tree 1001100000—3 1100010010—4 
(uikbeDavisy, 0) Gessteeescnslencee teas 3 0101111001—6 0001101111—6 
We Barstinwyiiy isreewhyss Meow ees 0010101010—4 1000101101—5 
(OLAS BT Re hoes Seoreoe be 4 1001000000—2 0000100000—1 
J Dayis.....- See eet Me a tees 0110110110—6 1101001119—6—43 


GREEN ISLAND,—The Union Gun Club will givea tournament 
(artificial targets) at Green Island, Sept. 2. 


TOPSHAM, Aug. 16.—Riyerside Club match for club badges. 


July 29: 

MN Ga MAST Le fee rete adie wee yeh ietele y 1101031111111000111110011—18 
YAU BFW Pen DS RR ae Se ts ee 1000011010101100101010001—11 
ORG UCT iett Me CONE cae aad vatas ee Mit Laie a te roe Ws ee 1711110100000111011110111—17 
BeStrOUty eee Latuucesetuahete renee. 1000600011100010100010110— 9 
TARSE READ navbar ot eae - Q1O0TTILOIIIAT 111 — 21 


GESEL GI moe aru eel tits a2 senflces oat nviardae 0111111 .110110100000001001—13 


111191111111101101101111— 22 
1000111010001111010011011—14 
: tod Caney Ste ew bee teat 1001001000111001011011000—11 
HAD OLED TS A ee ek) bor COOIA Totee No moma cree ras 1000011100001011101010100—11 


BALTIMORE, Aug. 6.—The Baltimore Gun Olub to-day yisited 
Westminster, where they succeeded in winning from the West- 
minster Gun Club two clay-pigeon matches and one glass ball 
match. The ground where the Se was to take place was a 
meadow about half a mile south of the town. The Baltimore Club 
selected a team of 10 men, but allowed their opponents to select 
12 men to shoot, and from the 12 to select the 10 highest scores. The 
first pastel: was shot at 10 clay-pigeons, l8yds. rise, with the follow- 
ing result: 


Westminster Club. Baltimore Club. 

H Roberts........ 1010110001—5 ' CS Wertsner....1111110011—8 
J Reifsnider..... 0110000111—a J Williar..? ..... 1111110011—8 

OU pet sas 0101010001—4 D Franklin......1001111111—8 
eaGa Sb) Geeta 000111 0100—4 'W: Hivans.....++. 1011011110—7 
R Frizzell.....,.. 1010110011—6 W.  Buckbee.... ..1111010111—8 
TH Knglar..... 0100011010—4 S Wilgon......... 0011110001—5 
V Reese.......... 1110111111—9 Bill Linthicum. .0100101111—6 
W B Thomas....0010111011—6 Wii Wieles...,... 1011011111—8 
Sam Roop....... 1111011100—7 Wim Norris...... 1110010010—5 
RGIS Gio ce eee 0101110011—6—56 Cleveland....... 1101001111 —7—7 


The second match was at 10 glass balls each, same distance and 
same teams. In this match, for the Westminsters, Mr, Roberts 
broke 7, Reifsnider 4, Mr. Long 7, Mr. R. Gist 7, Mr. Wriazzell 6, Mr. 
Bay ae 6, Mr. Reese 7, Mv. Thomas 8, Mr. Roop 9 and Mr. H, Gist 9, 
making a total of 70 out of a possible 100, Wor the Baltimore Club 
Mr. Wertsner broke 8, Williar 8, Franklin 10, Evans 9, Buckbee 5, 
Wilson 8, Linthicum 4, Fieles 8, Norris 10 and Cleveland §, making 
a total of 81 out of a possible 100. 

The third and last match was at i clay birds each, same teams, 
In this match Mr. Roberts, of the Westminster Club, broke 2, 
Reifsnider 3, Long 2, R. Gist 3, Frizzell 2, Knglar 2, Reese 2, Thomas 
2, Roop 3 and H. Gist 5, making a total of 26 broken out cf a possi- 
ble 50. Of the Baltimore team, Mr, Wertsner broke 3, Williar 4, 
Franklin 8, Evans 3, Buckhee 2, Wilson 38, Linthicum 2, Wieles 4, 
Norris.0, Cleyeland 3. Total 27. 


8T. LOUIS, Aug. 12.—The shooting match to-day at Winstanly’s 
Park between Jerome Winstanly, of the St. Clair Rod and Gun 
Club, and J, Bridges, of the Indian Lake Club, at Peoria black- 
birds, created great interest: 4 
Winstanly. 


ridges. 

iis fe eae ee 0100000101—3 Apereieees thieth Meer,cre 0010011111—6 
Pe epee ye ..- --O1L00L0010—4 a een a ee -, OUIII11171—9 
NG Souk peek ee eh 011 0000100—8 Pree aee neta hat 1000111111—7 
in gadoonoohbsAaacw (000010001—2 Awe th ean end 1110000010—4 
Drie Gk ai Can 1010131 101—7 Fe nee be eae 5 1010007010—4. 
toaiteeesa tea tn 0100111009—4 Ta tata RAVAN) | AN 1111101001—7 
Ce SEE gy foe 1001101101—6 Fett reat rice 11011106110—7 
Ore bheted benccel 0001001 100—38 Sia eee Q101110010—5 
eine, Cee. eee 10111 00110—6 ee bork errs tate 0111100110—6 
1 ies petra 0110101101—G—_44. 10,...........-.... 1111900111-——7—62 


PARIS, DL, Aug, 12.—The Paris Gun Club gave a shooting tour- 
nament to-day. Peoria blackbirds and Glay-pigeons were used in 
the morning shoot, and live birds were used for the afternoon 
programme, Indianapolis aud Paris won most of the prizes. 

FITCHBURG, Mass., Aug. 11.—A few of the members of the 
Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club were out to the River street 
range toad ay Out of a possible 30 clays the best shots were 
as follows: E. N. Cummings 27, G. W. Weymouth 22, A. W. Baker 
Jr., 17, G. A. Colony 18. The club at a meeting held this week voted 
to hold a two days’ totrnament on Aug, 3) and 31. The committee 
of arrangements is Messrs, C, H, Brown, G. W. Weymouth, H, N. 
Cummings, W. IL. Fox, H. I. Wallace, A. W. Baker, Jr., and Dr. D. 
8. Woodward. 

WINCHDNDON, Mass., Aug. 11.—Winchendon Gun Club went 
to the clubrange. The totals out of a possible 10 clays were as 
follows: H. Lawrence §, EH, M,. Whitney 7, J. Sutherland, Jr,, and L. 
©. Earle each 6, P, 5, Davis, C. Houghton, 4. Lawrence and A, H, 
Feich each 5, ; 


8T, LOUIS, Aug. 12.—A large number of members of the Hxcel- 
sior Gun Club and their visitors were present at Rinkleville this 
afternoon at the monthly shoot of the club, Joe Pope acted as 
referes and scorer. Thecompetitions forthe medals was keen and 
resulted in Jack Schaaf having to give up the two qos trophies 
which he has held for three months past, Henry Griesedieck won 
with 4 clean score, The shoot-off for the silyer medal took but 
little time, Schaaf’s bird perching on the shed roof when full of 
shot, and Weiber killing. Sweepstakes followed ag shown below. 
A halt hurricane from the northwest closed proceedings yery sum- 
marily at about half pust5o’clock. The club medal, 10 live pigeons, 
26yds. vise, 10 miss and out at dlyds. Three medals: 


@ Schalat.......6.: T1i1100111— § ~Nolting............. 1110110011— 7 
Chine] eee WMNM0M— 9 Pink, Br..,...,..-+- 1111001100— 6 
Krueger .. 0011100111— 6 H Griesedieek....-, 1117111111—10 
Loerke..... -O011111001— 6 -—~-Petker.............. 1110011010— 6 
MeDowell - OLOOLLOIW0— 4 Roseh.....,..2+..055 1000011011— 5 

‘isher...,. .. 0100110I— 5 LL Spelbrink,........ 111000111— 7 
J NV einer he ines 1101101111— 

Hl. Griesedieck first gold medal, G. Rinkel second gold medal 
J. Weiber silver medal. F 

Second shoot, 6 live pigeons, 26yds. rige, 8 moneys, ties at 2lyds. 
SCDAGTs curimtee aa bask ao it (Ae TPVVEN eT eee poe eer ys | 11100—3 
GQeBinkely. Ve. he Wiii—5 ~Griesedieck. ......s 0066085 O01lI—3 
ESSE C0ep MUP L enn eee 00111—3. Spelbriuk.........c..-.-6:. 11110—4. 
Loerke...,,, Prelate WMI—5 Titeless i ee 10111—4 
Bigseher..... Zi eras sothsaal OLOII—3 Herman .... 2.66. a.-+ 0011—3 

Rinkel and Loerke divided first, Titel second, Griesedieck third, 

Third shoot, 5 Peoria blackbirds, 18yds, rise, 3 moneys. 

Petters is etree adirtad 11000—2 CDOWEl sce) ere ecas 00011 —2 
WIT KARL wales eh ihuckiscee an QUIT0—2- Dieeks . 22.28. stasetes O011I—3 
SUPHTEN ZEA S Joep ee Dia kas oeane OL0LO—2-» Gross. is. 5-0. 2. 2a eee O1U01—2 
De fo} OD!) 4 cee ne et 100L0—2 Retiferty jesse. 1011—4 
SURES eel" e's 2 flyipvarceslalely svelte ULUM Care eos MOLD KIC Lycee wed 10101—3 
PHUMO Desa teh ki alos sagt pe O11l0U—2 Schaaf............-..-.... O1010—2 


Reiffert first, G. Rinkel and Dieck divided second, Schaaf third. 


STILLWATER, Minn., Aug. 11—The Stillwater Sportsmen’s 
Clnb held a double shoot this afternoon for the gold pace and the 
Willman cup. C. W. Hitchcock won the badge and R. M, Ander- 
son and W. CO. Masterman tied for the cup, It required two shoot- 
offs to settle the tie, Anderson proving the winner. In both matches 
Macomber birds were used, 15 sngles and 5 doubles, at 1$yds. rise 
for singles and ibyds. for doubles. The following are the scores in 


detail: Badge shoot— 

Masterman....-....... 9 716 Monsel................- 2 Q— 2 
Castle; Ivar, jh 9s W#83%7—18 McPherson .s.2.02.5 +. 4 2—6 
Heisel....,... wal BT WNieiiduist...52 teense 12 19 
ANGCLSON,-. 4-2... 505, 13 6—19 Hitcheock.........---. 13. 20 
Pennington sii. dle. kn 9 Y—I6" Weisel... scl l QO %Il% 
JaKa)Keryc0? oh eee ee eae: W484 44—15 Meltusick........,.... 12 6—18 
Gani Po nnegs esa Peer -a tee Se 1614 SB tet. el. co vec oe os 12. 6—18 
Bed llbsac:y apes pen grArey 9 §—18 

Cup sheot— 

Masterman............ 13- 9—22 Butler: .-¢.2..0rvsvettes 12 719 
Mckusi¢k..-.--.,...,, il Q-11 Neuguist............... 10 9—19 
Pennington ...........- 10 & 15 Castle, JN............. li 2-20 
Ge eae ee ene 13 G—19 MecPherson............ eee — 1 
Amderson............5. 14 8—?2 Monsell,-...i.0..cecee. 4 Q-4 
Meiselt Pcie sare YR he Darvisiss meee iceuey cheats B17 
Holcomb .....-.. Petes is 9 7—16 


ST. PAUL, Aug. 9.—At last week’s shoot of the St. Paul gun 


club both the club and the Macomber badges were won by Pister, 
The scores made were: Club badge, 10 single and 5 pairs Peorias: 

BARTLET atercee vee vy gehen 10 7-17 Cummings.........-...... 9 6—15 
OISOT ce eps genes eons Se V—I16. SWalsOny.’. 228208000)... . age T %—14 
Qa en Fide Phbet sect shes 9 (—16 TERRA AAAS AROhenAck a 3 1—4 


Bigs) 
Macomber badge, 16 metal birds: Pfister 14, Cummings 12, Wil- 
son 6, Hardup 8, Biggs 5. 


Forest and Stream Fables. — 


CANOEING. 
(Continued from Page 69.) 


OAKLAND C. C.-LADIES’ CRUISE. 


F OR a long time there has been a mild, though positive protest 

from the wives of some of our canoemen. These little skips 
up the creek with the young ladies and a night or two camping at 
Goat Island with the boys has sharpened the senses of the better 
halves to the point of insisting on being taken along the yery next 
time a cruise Was on the tapis. So when the gallant skipper of the 
Shadow proposed, a few days Rezo to take arun over to Goat Island 
his frau put her foot down, * ell go too,” The commodore also 
found a positive female determined to braye the perils of the bay, 
and thus the “ladies’ cruise” took sharps. The fleet consisted 0 
the Mystic (flagship), Flirt (vice-commodore), Shadow and Falcon, 
all canoes, and the yawls Nettie and Nautilus. Six bold mariners, 
and each with a wife, or a sister, or a cousin, making an even 
dozen. The understanding was that we should start prepared to 
camp out, take a sail down the creek, and if the bay was reasonu- 
ably smooth, run over to Goat Island and spend the night. 

As usual, there was much delay in getting off, and instead of 
leaving the boat house at 10 o'clock, as proposed, the start was 
made at 11. There are two drawbridges just west of our boat 
house, about 250yds. apart, and we have generally (unless we are 
lucky enough to find a steamer or large craft going through) to 
petals under these with sails all down and rig up in midstream 

elow them. In this case both wind and tide were against us, and 
it was fully half an hour before we were ready to fill away. Then 
the Flirt met with amishap. The breeze having freshened materi- 
ally, her mainmast snapped, and she had to put back for repairs. 
The Shadow, Nautilus and Falcon were making slow progress 
down the creek, and the crews of the Mystic and Nettie were in- 
vited on board the U.S. steamer Hasler to await the return of the 
Flirt. The officers of the Hasler were very polite and hospitable, 
and the hour spent on board slipped away very quickly. 

Finally, between one and two o'clock the Flirt hove insight with 
another mainsail, and the three started to catch up with the 
leaders. As a general order is in force for no fleet from the canoes 
club to leave the creek and go out upon the bay until all the 
stragglers should come up, so that the fleet may be compact and 
the canoes handy to render assistance if required, we were cer- 
tain to assemble at the mouth before attempting the run to Goat 
Island. About four o’clock the belated ones arrived and found the 
others awaiting them. The tide had turned but the wind was still 
ahead, so that there was some little sea, but the breeze was moder- 
ate and it was quickly decided to goon. The distance from the 
mouth of the creek is about two miles and a half, and we had a 
very pleasant trip, all hands landing at five o’clock. And now we 
found the great advantage of haying ladies incamp. While the 
men were engaged in hauling up the boats beyond the high water 
mark, setting the tents and making all secure for the night, the 
ladies busied themselves in getting supper ready, and it was, 
to put it yery mildly, a great convenience to be spared the 
pangs of cookery, washing dishes, etc,, to say nothing of the great 
improvement of our bill of fare. And then the time saved. We 
had finished a most sumptuous repast, had wood gathered for a 
camp-fire and the tents all set, beds made and time fora nice walk 
over the island before dark, Then a roaring camp-fire, songs and 
anecdotes, with milk punch, candies, etc., for refreshment. Not 
quite as muchrollicking as we had been accustomed to perhaps, but 
jolly enough for all well-minded canoeisis. About 10 o’clock the 


| eyelids began to get heavy, and the problem of stowing away for 


the night was solved. In the Mystic two sweet little damsels, just 
in their teens, were snugly tucked in just like sardines. In the 
Flirt two more, of maturer growth, found plenty of room by 
pillowing the heads at each end of the well under the deck and 
mixing the feet a little in the middle. In the Nautilus the planks 
which served for a table were transferred to the thwarts of that 
noble bark, and covered with cushions made a splendid couch for 
the matrons of the party. Ateach end of the camp a canoeman 
Was snugged away in his usual den—as protectors—while the rest 
of the mariners spread a tent up on the hill overlooking the beach, 
and soon there came a great calm. 

At daylight next morning the younger men aroused from their 
slumbers and tramped oyer the island to the northern beach, 
where they took a delightful plungein thebay, At least, they said 
it was delightful, although blue lips and chattering teeth suggested. 
a chillin the waters not altogether the thing for comfortable bath- 
ing. About 8 o’clock we had breakfast of chops, ham and eggs, 
with stewed onions and tomatoes, coffee, and et ceteras toonumer- 
ous to mention, and a powerful appetite to make if all taste well. 
By the time the meal was finished and the camp kit cleared up the 
tide had set fair for a good run home, so the order was given to 
break camp. By 10 o’clock all preparations were completed, the 
boats packed and launched, and with a fair wind we set out on the 
return trip. Tt was all plain sailing, and we arrived at the boat 
house in an hour, after a delightful run. ‘To say that the ladies 
enjoyed the cruise is but a faint expression. They had no idea 
how-jolly SaDGeiie is, and express a determination to go hereafter 
on. all occasions. Itis probable that the married members will be 
obliged to keep two canoes instead of one from this time forward, 


74. } | _ FOREST AND STREAM. [Ave. 19, 1886 


THE A. C. A. MEET in Nessmuk's “Wooderaft.” Su : 
. : P 2 uddenly the steersman sees ahead ! to eet into line. but it 11:50 } i 
RINDSTONE ISL 5 Hie ts what he takes to be a bank of reeds. It is right in hi ed Soa EW. te #2 RPT SUES b i SE UL aE ie 
(+ AND has waked up again, and the hillside | he does not steer out of the way, as he itendage ees ue | rx ae ier aie Oke en a! aie wine ae eth tale 
= ww . . . oy -_ 


| is once more bright with white tents and gay flags, while the ; i 
puiehetoxe ag piled eae) a busy camp. The attendance this year jee ERG) SHAE Ereine cnn is heard along the keel, 
ibe cage tas oF aw wanee, pO Re eet will not arrive until the | ing isleft to do but to get out anil dract thie! Ratios aver ake wet 
FN ctor seiner MLS a So ve Ate ye Ae Leben ca which is accordingly done, and she is again put upon her feet. 
Knickerbocken Broobigmn Peers eee y Ropeons ea ? ee + oe a the steersman is more careful, and no more trouble is 
Brockyille, St. Lawrence, Hartford, Vesper, Philadelphia and in, fone Baralnicn Sheets: bea rads a eee ie Fete 


lowed by a calm, so that the yachts found dit i - 
| ing the finish. the times were: saan celle ages 
FIRST CLASS CaN TER ROME: 
ength. El . Corr - 
Shadow, Dr. John Bryant.,...,...- 35) 50 2 anaes cer ee 
Nimbus, J. J. Souther.,.......... tae OLD 3 09 59 2 33 42 


New York are represented, and other clubs are coming in dai 
c nd aily. en : ; x ; 
The wind thus far has been fresh and steady. Squaw Point 46 peste Eh Chew Bes -athey Some “proceres, atid ow hen He retitts Eva, acasgons Pgh itt. ee ue ee at 2 27 03 
rapidly filling up. Vice-Com. Parmele and bis wife are now ioe canoe. s pushe a nga for the mouth of a little creek | Folly, J. fF. Shepard...., bres at rae = ete 3 12 17 2 35 59 
camped there, with parties from Canada and New York, find pautiabla camping } ieee oat aie tae Sate nat ae ote aie) i Beal a eerr 20.8 gr ase 
1 8, ace will not do,so the SHGC SLASS J , 
a Cometis turned around and headed out of the creek, and as a tone, J. S. Poyen- Srey ware 36 i 3 07 24 23018 
A BIT OF EARLY HISTORY. Sa ee rerion ae thes crew wish to show the crowd how | Echo, Burwell & Litchfield.......... 24.09 3 10 54 231 Bi 
i aI" ng ) s cho ] Ene se ees 24 
sf pivey se pity to spoila good story, but as truthful historians along at a good rate. SEA ae creat ate? Gate & ete : nin ee eae nies 3607 een 5s 
nea PAD, ly. days of the he C. A. we must correct the following Suddenly at the mouth of the creek a rumbling sensation is felt ee ee aa I ) OLASS CENT wan! ane eee a 
ns cee RES Sebi going t e rounds: and the Comet’s bow rises a foot in the air on the top of a smooth Posey, R. G. Hunt ieee igen se apa P g 
oravi thor Grates ei ¥ eer Serta meh $2005 nes eee oer rock. Aas is es atic Ps ee down the river. A Nora, MeMannus & Boynton........ "31:00 3 of 00 5 be 
thick, with decks, compartments and lockers of the same HatStial bee ng is made about two miles below Trenton and preparations | Louette, L.M. Haskins....... Tao 3 14 02 2 31 
hick, | mer Ts 3 SAL gun for supper, which are suddenly interrupted by th cA HEUTE Pi OL ell Mba anes 31. 5 Sechea 
ie ORS CS Sue hout,, the whole finished as finely as the of a storm of wind and rainin all ste fury, It catches Renate gon Bid Cb bata at cpr sad an rath oh de 3 ate 
i unboris il preference ata ole ont | Buall ures, blast ota eged aide Mindi: | Reet a Wun am A Be 
ornickel, and standing r s perfect as money can buy. | mast anda paddle, over which is thrown tl ) SA d- | Spr PANN tae mee come Te Pa ba. 5 5 3 
as y he a % made of three boards of light wood—one for each | cloth, to keep out the rain which Gomes en eede ho a Le a ea Ee are ie semi meee 
SS ee La eS er neater emer hy SUR ey 
Bich wan te tet he : of eS gre Cat eepLeas rat ) : L ty, Parbell & Adams.....,....<... 93 1 22 
Canoe eo Cea oe SEE hundxed_ pnembers, dayli ght. ; comfortable and they sleep soundly until ¥ CIB Ares z , ts oe one ae = nk — S a fd 
arly é eing represented. ot of ‘crack? paddlers othing but wet wood is found and so no fire can be made; Taatleane Gindcketak Ce ; 3 5A 8 : 
Eieanbec eat sabe tebe the conceit out of all the others, had | a cup of hot coffee is brewed over an alcohol stove and fine With Witch 3 OB. Crowninehield , B01 3 86 34 315 At 
es Hight a ve ie ae Ne ee ones teats SiGe pega where Boa ee ee to eae eles up and dull the edge of their ap- Pilgrim WH Winslow... ‘OL 07 3 rep fe z a 
1B : Neen, Bt : ‘Are youin the race?’ | petite. A start is made under paddle, and as the er t Bo Da Beas" hat 28.05 re 22 
ae siete beta thin voice replied, ‘T’ll take your time, then,’ said | to try to veach Philadelphia ee nightfall, a fast. ones Ae a PEE Si Leer FOURTH | Westte oo he 
tbe she SE Lae ee te oases a soon UN EREOOE pad kept ER ont oe Heights are reached, when a bend of | Tom Cat, Dr. C. G. Weld ee et Hill 150 5b 1 22 58 
; then he pas expert after another, an e river brings the li i i : = lye, P, M. Bond..,.....-..-+- : ) 36 23 
Bally pote ne fe adeanop of al the defeated uel | PONTO, ssnmea in and tho eroy have iteasy wnt Frist), | Gfeamee A Wiehe ooo iol “Bit 15k 
L 1 al +6 imented him, and one tried to explain he sails are trimmed in and the crew haye it e unti i au nary Reuter ap Bie ‘ ‘OE 
ive Dye deteas by saying he was paralyzed by the outlandish, | Pa., is reached when the wind: comes out dead Pala and oinope enrgenar eee a Panne Sadi ra tiniseie By a = ae eres 
co tne 2 appearance of the wianer’s boat as it passed him. The enough to kick up quite a sea. The paddles are again plied until a | Niobe, J. B. Mors th pike che a le 5 = o 1 ue 
ee ure of the ‘cracks’ was not diminished by the victory good place for making a fire is seen on the shore and a landing is | Myrtle, R. C. P x01 Seber Meee 9°01 2 3 oT > it a8 
mie victor was not only not a canoe club man but a Vermont | made. As the canoeists are pretty hungry, having had no break- | Nereid, C, F. C obs choco CWS oD of 5 Be ay aati 
preae sae Rey. Mr. Cressy—whe had taken to canoeing to piek fast or supper of any account, the cook determines to display him- | Spray, H sence 5 OBES Serve oe deat 9.00 3 38 Al 3 10 43 
upsome heal bhi? z ‘ self on the dinner. The compartments are rarisacked and thé cook- — pier aD Ui ab? 38 Cee ae 
a ere were no “crack paddlers” at the meet in 1880, but two | ing grate set up. It consists of two pieces of flat iron about 94x1bin., | Wildfire, H. A. Keith te oer 9 2 09 
ee eruising men who met to form the Association and incident- | to the ends of whicli are riveted rod iron legs of the same length. | Zoe, A. A. Martiz ie MLSE cae ak fate sitet an ao 
ally to enjoy a few little races for which no prizes were offered but | The legs are turned at right angles to the flat pieces, and the two Flora Lee, D. H, Lingolu... 16.09 213 09 1 2 29 
ai ons or two races, Among the cruisers was the Rey. Mr. Cressy, | are then pushed in the ground about Gin. apart. Gross rods are | Lark, Bishop & Murph paebe Seeiend, 180 6 2 it 10 1 43 08 
a : powerfully built men, who had done a good deal of cruising then pushed through holes in the flat pieces. When not in use the | Mischief DW Bel Hey eee at 1608 2 3 op 148 18 
and paddling in a 14ft. canoe only 26in. wide and of the lightest whole may be bundled together and tied with twine. A fire is | Mamie, H. T Boars Sagat bat tate 17.06 500 rn 1st 
Weer re while he swung an enormous ash paddle of great | started and the dinner cooked and spread out on thegrass. The Nonpariel, Gilamnaeeey eyo ie ae 16. rtd 2 39 9) 4 oS ay 
eneth and weight. Mr. Cressy was well-known to all present | menu consists of fried flitch, eggs and onions, boiled potatoes and | Josephine, D. H Pollet Bae eRe 18.01 > 37 19 5 08 3 
HEE, ALA See Cenc he Qe 


coffee, sliced tomatoes and onions in vinegar, and bread. The 
crew manage to dispose of nearly all of it, but some has to be left 
for supper. While they have been ashore the tide has begun to 
flood, and a long paddle against tide and wind isin prospect. But 
they are greatly refreshed and by hugging the shore closely make 
good time down river. At Bridesburg the tide again sets in their 
favor and just at dark they land safely at the boat house slip tired 
and sore, but proud of having come the 86 miles between Philadel- 
puis and Trenton in one day, about 25 miles of the distance hayin 
een paddled in 8 hours, most of the time against a strong win 
and tide. T, W, B, 


Forest and Stream Fables. 


Pachting. 


Many protests were entered but were disallowed by the judges 
and the prizes were awarded as follows: 

First class centerboards—First prize, $50, Shadow. Second class 
centerboards—Virst prize, $40, Eya; second prize, $20, Yolly. 

Second class keels—Tirst prize, $40, lone; second prize, $20, Echo. 

Third class centerboards—First prize, $35, Posy; secon prize, 
see ora; third prize, $15, Louette; fourth prize, 16, Tyrant. 

T ird class keels-—Wirst prize, $35, Kitty; second prize, $20, Vo- 
lante; third prize, $15, Carmita; fourth prize, $10, Fearless. 

Fourth class—First prize, $30, Tomcat; second prize, 20, Em Ell 
Byes third prize, $15, Crusader; fourth prize, $10, Thrasher. 

Fifth class—First prize, $30, Wildfire; second prize, $20, Zoe; 
ae $15, Flora Lee; fourth prize, $10, Lark; fifth prize, $5, 

ischief. 

The judges were Messrs. Charles V. Whitten, B, W- Rowell, W. 
A. Cary, I’. M. Griffin, O, A. Ruggles, Peleg Aborn, W. kK. Millar, 
GC. ¥. Loring and J, B. Forsyth. 

_The steamers Admiral and City Point followed the race and car- 
ried the ladies and guests of the club. 

After the race a supper was served at the club house, followed 


before the races, and his chances were discussed with the others. 
Referring to the original notes taken at the time we find that he 
entered three races and won only the final one, a long distance 
race of five miles, under a hot August sun, beating two tin canoes 
and two heavy 14x80 boats, in his httle racing machine. In those 
days there were no rules and classification was unknown, 


A TANDEM TRIP ON THE DELAWARE. 


yy Feet aboy.” “Helloa.” “Come alongside, will you?” “Be 

there in a jiffy.” “Be busy next week?” “No.” ‘‘Well, Pll 
have three or four days on my hands, and I want to get a taste of 
canoe cruising; suppose we take a trip in the Comet up to Tren- 
ton?” “Agreed,” 

The above dialogue took place one pleasant morning on the Del- 
aware, between the crews of two of the canoes composing the 
little fleet of the (then) K. C, C., which was bound for Tacony, a 
pleasure resort thirteen miles up the river, The canoe referred to, 
and which the hailer and his mate occupied _at the time, was a 
14x30 canvas Canoe fitted to be used tandem. Her well was oblong 


in shape, 7}4ft. by 20in., and she was a yery roomy and steady boat FIXTURES. by music and dancing, 

ae a. afta 5 ‘ we x ‘Auten ee porlEsos Cera ee peat Sey a soe the tae 
fednesday morning was the time agreed on for starting, an ‘ its he os of Tomcat and Em I]] Eye, to be sailed on Aug, 18, 19 an est 

about 9 P.M. on that day the canoeists were on their Way to | 2). ay en Hecatia see earn aie Ore Mable nea two out of three. : i 


Cooper’s Point ferry, and the amount of duffle they carried might 


have credited the impression that an Irish family were moving into a1, 24, 26. New York Trial Races, 28, Sandy Bay, Open, Squam. NEW ROCHELLE Y, C. LADIES’? RACE.—On Aug. 14 the New 


24. Great Head,Cham.Winthrop 28. Bunker Hill Y. C. Regatta, 


Jersey. Arrived atthe club house, some time was spent in stow- ra : i y.C. sai its first ladies’ : yer - 
ing, unstowing, and restowing the cargo, in which operation the | Hull, Ladies’, Hull. pA one isiand, fuoelib lotise Puan Beaaiiecireat aoa aie sve soundest Lies 
two would-be cruisers were greatly assisted (7) by a brother canoe- ' _ , SBPTEMBER. | each. The yachts were to sail in cruising trim, each. carrying one 
ist who had kindly agreed to see them started on their way. 2. Boston, Cup, City Point. 11, Corinthian,Sweepstake,Mar- | ledy or more. The times were: : 
At last, after several forgotten articles had been procured at a} 38. Quincy, Club. blehead, 2 “CLASS IL—CABIN SLOOPS. 
near-by grocery, the well-loaded Comet was trucked to the end of | 3, 7, 9. Cup Races. ll. Sandy Bay, Sweep., Glouces- Start Finish, Elapsed. Corrected 
the slip and gracefully slid into her native—no, mud. Yes, tide] 4- Beverly, Open, Marblehead. 17. Toledo, Pen., Toledo, Santapogue............. 215 45 8 40 20 1 ts 35 43 35 
was almost dead low, for the crew of the Comet had determined | 4 Corinthian, Champion, Mar- J6. Sandy Bay, Club, Rockport. | Lotus,........--+-+-» 0. 3 14 30 Ran on Execution Reef 
to start at the beginning of the flood tide, but unfortunately they blehead. 18. Great Head, Club, Winthrop. | Madeleine.... ......... 3 32 35 Not timed ; 
had been a little premature, for there was yet an hour of ebb tide | 6. Newark, Open. a 19. Quaker City, Review, Cruise. CLASS IMl.—CABIN SLUOPS. 
eft. ‘ 6. Quaker City Cup, 2d, Class. 25, Buffalo, Club, Lake Erie. PISEMAA: cence cyan eee, ws 3 18 45 22 15 2 08 30 2 03 80 
At length, after much exertion in the way of pushing, splashing, | 8. Great Head, Club Winthrop. 28. Beverly, Club, Nahant. AWawZON -.. 2+ .0.05 28}; 3 18 10 5 29 00 210 50 8 08 22 
wading and grumbling, in which they were greatly encouraged by 11. Hull, Cham., Hull, iuleweeeet ots ae 3 14 42 5 24 30 2 09 48 2 09 36 
the laughter of their kind friend who, in his light-draft paddler, CLASS TV.—OPEN SLOOPS. 
had soon reached deep water, the two illustrations of perseyer- DVGL YE ont ts ag tt ey ees 3 56 00 ats AE < 
ance conqueriug all things (mud bars included), succeeded in escap- RECKLESS RHYMEs. CLASS VII.—OPEN SLOOPS. 
ing from their dilemma, and started up the river under paddle, Iite=wi d ne ; La Perichole,..... See 3 2h 55 6 81 2.05 25 2 05 26 
accompanied for a short distance by the kind friend who, bidding “te CONE eS OS a ; Ndelew. fs eae ccees 3 21 45 5 30 10 2 08 25 205 10 
them a pleasant voyage, left them to their fate and started back s name was Dacht; : CLASS VILL.—CAT-RIGQED. 
to the club house. Bn et EEE RLETSD SEER: afer ..c.. er eee S200 54140 22040 21802 
Anhour’s amusement with the double blade caused the inner Teco neces Mlive Deere weer ee ass oe 3 21 45 Dismasted. 
man to begin growling and the tivo canoeists to seek a shady spot pace) Fino eh ica hacibentack BHleteeepe ieee ee eee 8 21 50 Not timed. 
on the near-by shore whereon to prepare their noon-day meal. Of skill h id hacht OROHPL RAC BISRta ent. Gracie Lc: . . e-eceyr et 3 19 20 Not timed, 
Tide being low, water is scarce, but is soon made too plentiful by x aca le cone Malhiest:t 2-tivetpaceieens: 3 27 30 Not timed, 
ee GUase. Bee we pene sd 20-80 Not timed. 


an untimely shower, which cools the ardor and the bodies of the 
canoeists and soaks them to the skin. The shower over, a cold 
dinner is eaten, and a start made under a broiling sun, which, 
SOE is not minded, as it dries the wet clothing of the canoe- 
ists. 

A Janding is made about 6 o’clock on Burlington Island, <A nice 
place for a camp is found which, however, has one drawback, mos- 
quitoes. There is nothing modest or bashful about them; they do 
not wait for an introduction, but make a vigorous attack on the 
bare calves of the new comers. The smoke from the camp-fire, 
however, affords a temporary relief from their annoyance. 

Supper is Soon cooked and spread on a piece of oilcloth, and the 
crew of the Comet enjoy it as only tired canoeists can. The meals 
over and the dishes washed and stowed, the two stretch themselves 
on the grass and pass the time watching the stars come out and 
spinning yarns until bedtime, when both turn in, one in the canoe 
and the other rolled in a blanket on the grass. But the mosquitoes 
have not yet been satisfied andalong and silent battle is fonght 
until, asitseems to the man on the grass, if must be near morn- 
ing, so he cautiously inquires the time of his companion. Amatchis 
struck and the watch consulted. “Half past nine! Oh! it’s stopped; 
listen: tick-tick, no; well [m blessed!” 

Another attempt is made, and the mosquitoes being at length 
satisfied the two are soon sleeping soundly. Sunrise finds them 
awake and shivering, but a plunge in the warm water of the river 
warms them up, and their breakfast is got underway and is soon 
disposed of. 

he Comet is then launched, and as the crew feel lazy and a 
light wind is blowing the two small sails that were brought along 
are set and they lie back and take it easy, watching fhe landscape 
slip by like an ever-changing panorama. As they pass close by 
the boatlanding of one of the many fine residences on the riyer 
bank, a fine lish setter dog runs out to the end and stares at them 
in canine amazement, evidently not knowing what to make of the 
novel sight. Not being satisfied with the first scrutiny he runs to } 
the next landing and repeats the porformance there and for every 
one for at least a mile when his further progress is barred by a 
stone wall, and he gazes longingly after the Comet as she disap- 
pears from his sight. ‘ ‘ ’ 

The light wind holds until Florence Heights are reached, which 
looks much like the pictures of the Hudson and js the prettiest bit 
of scenery on the Delaware between ‘Philadelphia and Trenton. 
‘As it is than about noon. the canoeists conclude to land on_ the 
pebbly shore aud haye dinner, which is accordingly done. When 
they are ready to start again there is no wind and the thought of 

addling in the hot sun is not pleasant. But the cook has a bright 

idea; the two masts are stepped and the ends of the small shelter- 

clothare tied fo two spars to spread it, and it is then hung between 

the masts and the corners stayed, forming, when rigged up, a com= 
lete shade from the sun, under which it is a Jexury to sit and 
azily paddle. : 

But this fun is soon changed to fun of another kind. A sudden 
puft of wind strikes the awning, snaps the stays, and turns if com- 
pletely over. But the crew isn’t mad; oh no! They get in the 
awning as quickly as possible and set the sails, and they _go 
humming along before a steady breeze. Bend after bend ‘is shot 
ee s at tenner speed (unre oe the jet nae Hg one 
they are sailing in a circle). Bordentown, N. J., is passed Shortly ‘ 
aoe then a sireiehtt stretch is ahead. The canee handles like The classes were as follows: First class, centerboard and keel, 
clock-work, no hanging out or shifting about to do; this suits the | measuring 31 and less than 40ft. sailing len th; second class, cen- 
lazy crew immensely. terboard and keel measuring 24 and under 31ft.; third class, center- 

The steersman, with his feet firmly on the foot yoke and two board and keel measuring 21 and less than 24ft.; fourth class, 
turns of the main sheet around his hand, keeps his weather eye | measuring 19 and less than ?itt.; fifth class, less than 19ft. ‘ 
open, however, but the after man is stretched out deeply absorbed The start was set for 12 o’clock, with a preparatory signal at 11:30 


But like an arrow out he shacht; 
He knew not wacht 
Would be his lacht 
Until his sailboat went to pacht. 
Now in his cacht, 
Allis a blacht— 
He'll never co again I wacht!—Tid Bits. 


All went off pleasantly except that Lotus grounded on the reef 
and Olive N. lost her mast, Fach lady on the winning yachts re- 
ceived a souvenir. The regatta commiltee were Messrs, Muller, 
Gouge and Jenkins. 


THE END OF THE CRUISE. 


WN Wednesday, Aug. 11, when the fleet left Vineyard Haven, its 
numbers were greatly decreased, and by the time that it 
emerged from aheayy fog at Newport still fewer yachts were left, 
The wind was 8S. W,. and there wasa very heavy fog all day, so 
that navigation was difficult and dangerous. Puritan remained 
at Naushon, Priscilla pat ne Tarpaulin Coye, and Gracie went 
east to Marblehead. Atlantic came ge the fog, steering a 
good course, but Mayflower led her, while Sachem headed the 
schooners. The times were not accurately taken. The fleet at 
Newport were Sachem, Montauk, Miranda, Orusader, Dauntless, 
Wanderer, Mayflower, Atlantic, Whileaway and Fanny, Galatea 
came in later, The fleet was disbanded at Newport that evening, 
Galatea arrived at New York on Aug. 16. Mayflower and Puri- 
tan will be here this week, and on Ang. 21 the first trial race will 
be sailed, over the New York Y. 0. course. On Aug, 23 the second 
trial race will be sailed, probably over a triangular course, and on 
‘Aug. 25 the third, 20 miles ont and back. The racesfor the Cup are 
set for Aug. 7, N. Y. Y. CO. course; Sept, 9, 20 miles and back; Sept. 
11, triangular. 


FAIR PLAY IN THE CUP RACES. 


Editor Forest and Stream : ’ 

Thave just been shown by a friend your issue of 5th inst., in 
which you reprint with some comments my letter from the Iicid, 
and while 1 cannot but feol flattered at the no doubt involuntary 
compliment, I shall be still more delighted if you grant measmall 
portion of your yaluable space to reply to one or two of the re- 
marks to hang whieh on, my communication was evidently used 
as 4 convenient peg. ; 

And firstly, let mie express my gratification that as to the real 
matter in dispute you are of the same mind as myself, The chief 
object of my letter was to show the objectionableness of New York 
Bay for the coming yacht races, and certainly could not expect 
any American, and especially one located on Manhattan gland. 
to take the same view of the matter and uphold it with more zeal 
and discretion than you yourself haye shown. In passing you say 
that the figures I quote, however, prove absolutely nothing, as the 
race 1 referred to was all flukes and drifts. Why thatis just what 
I wanted jo show and to let the people on the other side of the 
water see it could hardly be otherwise occurring where it did, 
Well, since you yourself admit this concerning the bay, why 
should you think it the spirit of mischief in me, a Britisher, to 
Fel your premises toa logical conclusion and say the match 
should not be sailed in such unsuitable waters? 

Of course every one knows, and Lassumed this to he so, that there 
are two races to be sailed just outside—at least two races may be 
sailed outside if the second is necessary—buteyvery one also knows 
that the inside race is a foregone conclusion and might just as well 
be held as already sailed and counted to the Yankee. This was 
evident last year, although Sir Richard Sutton was too mnuch 
of a gentleman to udge you the chance of crowing over a 
barren yictory. ‘This being so leaves practically one race. only out- 
side, as all the prohabilities of the weatlier would favor the Yan- 
kee yacht. Evenif it should be necessary to sail twice outside it 
would be highly improbable that the cutter would get weather to 


LAKE Y. R. A. CRUISE—TORONTO RACES. 


ipa finish of the L. Y. R. A. round this year was at Toronto, 
where two races were sailed, the Toronto Y, GC. on Aug. 10 and 
Royal Canadian Y. C. on Aug. 11. In the first class the wind was 
E. at start, shifting toward S. later on and blowing fresh. In first 
class the starters were Aileen, Atalanta, Cygnet, Verve, Whistle- 
wing; and in the second Molly, Laura and Lolanthe. ‘All the first 
class were badly handicapped. Atalanta led at first buoy, but seon 
after she lost her topmast. The weather was hazy and both Ata- 
Janta and Cygnet missed the third buoy. Whistlewind found it, 
finishing 17m. ahead of Cygnet, the others all giving up. The 
second class met with the same trouble, Molly being first to find 
the buoy. This mishap spoiled the race in both classes, 

On Aug. 11 there was a tine S.W. wind at the start. The course 
was from the club house through the western channel to the bell 
buoy in the lake, thence to buoy No. 3 off Victoria Park, thence to 
buoy No. 4, thence home through the western channel to starting 
line. Atalanta, Aileen, Verve and Cygnet started in first class, 
and Mischief, Meteor and Pilot in third. The order for a time was 
Atalanta, Aileen, Cygnet and Verve, but out in the lake a 8.W. 
squall struck in, and Verve left Cygnet easily. Atalanta won in 
first class, Laura in second and Pilot in third. 


HULL Y. C. OPEN REGATTA, AUG. 14. 


pas open regatta of the Hull Y. C., sailed on Aus. 14, brought 
out a 1ares uumbe? of entries and furnished some good sport 
for a part of the time, though the rain was followed by a calm that 
spoiled the finish. The courses were from a line to westward of 
Peddock's Island, as follows: ; 
First Glass—Leaving Hunt’s Ledge and Point Allerton bnoys on 
starboard, Harding’s Bell Boat on port, Graves’ Whistling Buoy on 
ort, Ram Head Buoy, Loyell’s Islaud and Fort Warren on Bork 
allop’s Island on starboard, to and across line between judges’ 
boat and flagboat. , : 
Second and Third Classes—Leaying Hunt's Ledge and Point 
Allerton buoys on starboord, Harding’s Bell Boat on ort, Martin’s 
Ledge Buoy on port, Shagg Rocks on starboard, Hunt*s Ledge 
Buoy on port, to and across line between judges’ boat and flag- 


oat. 

Wourth and Fifth Classes—In through Hull Gut, leayin flazboat 
one-half mile southeast on starboard, H. Y. ©. barrel off Prince's 
Head on port, H. Y. C. barrel off northwest end of Bunkin Island 
on port, flagboat before mentioned on port, H. Y. C, barrel off 
Prince’s Head on port, H. Y. C. barre) off northwest end of Bunkin 
iatanh ote Bons through Hull Gut, across line between judges’ boat 
and flagboat. 


1886.) 


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FOREST. AND STREAM, 


15 


“eae her on both occasions. No, it isas I said, the Galatea will be 


_ Was not as stated above, that 


like the Genesta, handicapped all the way through, partly of course 


naturally, but much more so by the nace arrangements. You say 
itis too expensive for the New York Y.C, to go to Marblehead or 


Newport. Now thisis something wonderful, The wealty yacht club 
of the most opulent city in these United States cannot afford to 
venture so far off for a race as Marbleliead or Newport, while a 
private gentleman, suchas Sir Richard Sutton or Lieut. Henn, 
thinks nothing of coming all the way from England and submit- 
ting to what must seem to him the extortionate charges of this 
great and glorious republic. 4 

Surely your daily contemporary the World ht start a sub- 
por ption, or, if its whole energies are required for the obtainment 
of the golden hatchet for Gladstone, I am sure the Britishers of 
New York would gladly subscribe the small sum required for the 
absolutely necessary expenses connected with the races, and s0 
help the poor yacht club out of a difficulty. Of course it would 
cost each member of the cluba little more to go to Marblehead 
than down to the Scotland Lightship; but each would feel the 
money was expended exclusively on himself, and no arriére pensée 
would remain as did in the case of the dinner so generously ten- 
dered to Sir Richard Sutton by the club. I feel I ought to apolo- 
gize to myself even for speaking of the making or saying of money 
in connection with any, much less a so-called international, yacht 
race. Itsayors too much of the shop altogetler, and when such 
an agreement is put forth on behalf of a great yacht club, it may 
indeed be very well said, ‘Qwi s’excuse saccuse.” But, even 80, 
Ezpenke need be no object. The great Atlantic rolls majestically 
right in sight of the upper stories of your higher city buildings, 
and if you choose, nevertheless, that the most important of the 
three races be sailed in that dumping ground called New York 
Bay, you must not be surprised that—all your protestations to the 
contrary notwithstanding—Britishers shonld feel that just a little 
bit of the cloyen hoof was being shown them, 

You say that the races will be sailed in September when there 
should be plenty of wind. Well, perhaps there should, but unless 
iny memory fails me it took several attempts last September before 
wind enough could be whistled up to blow the Titan and the 
Genesta along. However, we don'tcomplainof the weather. That 
is a thing neither side can control, though it may be partly calcu- 
lated on, but unless what can be controlled—yviz., the place of sail- 
ing—is properly fixed, there will remain in the minds of all true 
sportsmen, even after you have again proyed you mean to hold the 
cup, a wish that after all such large openings had not been left for 
hostile criticism or even meré suspicion. In conclusion, there isno 
spirit of mischief in speaking out boldly for the right and fair play. 

ere is no use mincing matters and pretending that we Britishers 
are pleased with the arrangements though, of course, we have to 
submit, as the game is in your own hands. Tam a British citizen, 
but were Lau American I trust I should have honor enough left to 
be ashamed that my country possessed a trophy which requires 
such tactics to insure its retention, and it is only because I hope 
yet to see the issue fairly and squarely decided that I have felt 
called upon to interfere in the matter atall. DAvrp lurp, JR. 

ROSE xe, N, J., Aug, 18. 


[The chief object of My. Reid's first letter seems to be to prove 
that the Genesta races last year were “engineered all through” to 
secure a yictory for the American bout, an expression which, used 
in this connection, implies to all racing men that unfair and dis- 
honorable methods of winning were resorted to. This statement 
is. entirely unjust to the New York Y. C. and to the gentlemen to 
whose charge the races were intrusted. Wecondemned the choice 
of the inside course then as we do now, and believe that it is bad 
policy to select it; but those whosaw the races must admit that 

hey were pony. and honestly conducted. If we read our corres- 
pondent’s first letter correctly, what he wanted to show by figures 
} ‘the race referred to was all flukes 
and drifts,” but that a cutter beat the sloops over the New York 
course. Thisis not pproven by the times he quotes, as we all know that 
Bedouin, Gracie & Co. have no place beside the big ones in a good 
race, and that they cannotsaye their time. If he considersit proven 
that Bedouin can beat the others over this course, why cannot 
Galatea do the same? Our objection to the course as laid out for 
this yearis that it is really too fiuky and uncertain to give the 
same chances to both boats, rather than that it militates against 
either one in particular. Had Genesta led two or three minutes at 
the Lightship last year and the same at the Hook, it would have 
been Puritan and not she that was fifteen minutes astern at Buoy 
15, There is no need of going to Marblehead with the whole Atlan- 
tic at our front door, and, in spite of Mr. Reid's arguments, there 
are Many reasons against it. As custodians-of the Cup, the club 
naturally want the races where their members can see them. The 
challenger is, of course, at some expense, but less prob- 
ably than that of a season of twenty or thirty races 
at home. The club, on the contrary, have been called on 
for two years in succession to hold an expensive series of trial 
races, to build one yacht, and to pay for two series of cup races 
with the many incidental expenses, and while they have done 
this a8 a matter of course without complaint, they may fairly ob- 
ject to a demand that they shall es increase the expense by 
going to a strange part several hundred miles distant. The races 
ere, even with a day intervening between each, makes serious in- 
roads on the time of aman whose duties on the Regatta Committee 
or whose interest in yachting lead him to follow them, and it 
would be still worse had he to go away entirely for a week or more. 
As far as we know the owners of the boats which are likely to com- 
pete do not want to sail over the inside course. Lieut. Henn cer- 
tainly does not, and all who are interested would be better satisfied 
by three races outside. The New York Y. C. will doa graceful 
thing and one that will in all probability cost them not ing, by 
giving up this point and selecting an outside course for the first 
face, a course that will be in every way fairer and safer for both 
competitors. With the fleet of steamboats and ocean steamers 
which will accompany the race in any case there will be little pro- 
bability that an outside race will be less easily seen than an inside 
one, so that the claim that one race should be héld over the club 
course to accommodate the club members and Jadies amounts to 
nothing. On the other hand must be considered the serious chances 
of damage to one or the other of the competitors, not of necessity 
to the cutter, from the uncontrolled mob of tugs, steamboats, 
yachis, oysterboats and craft of all kinds that will crowd over the 
confined waters of the Lower Bay. Once on the broad ocean this 
danger Ep EDOn TS, and we hope that those intrusted with the 
pe oto ws see the propriety of a charge in the present pro- 
gramme, : : 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

I see from Mr. David Reid's letter, which you published in your 
letter of Aug. 5, Mr. Reid says in substance “that it was by a mere 
Prearranged class division that the other flyer, the Priscilla, was 
not also placed after the cutter (Bedouin) in the late regatta of the 
New York Y. ©.* Permit me to correct this by stating that the 
Breet see rons was that Bedouin’s entry was accepted by Mr. 

hase, the Chairman of the Regatta Committee, subject to re- 
Measurement, Bedouin, after the race, was duly and officially 

‘Ineasured, and this measurement placed her beyond a dowbtin the 
first class. That she won fairly in that class isa matter of fact 
and record. Yet the first class prize was awarded to Priscilla. 
ARCHIBALD ROGERS. 
On BOARD THE BEDOUD, off Beverly, Aug. 16.. 


AMERICAN Y. C. REGATTA. 


| ee Regatta Committee of the American Y- C. have just issued 
the following report of the late regatta, giving a complete 
summary of these most important steam yacht races, The A, Y. 
C, may well be proud of the races of 1885 and °86 as the finest 
contests between steam yachts that have yet been held: and also 
of the fact that itis the only club in the world devoted to steam 
yachting, and that though of recent formation its success has 
been marked by such contests, The entries this year were less 
humerous than at first expected, but the fleet was equal in 
other respects to any that has preceded it, in fact the work 
of the club in the past three years has done much to raise 
the standard in steam yachting, though there is still a very 
wide field for improyment both in style and efficiency. 

It has often been contended that steam yacht racing could 
not be interesting, but this seems completely disproved by the 
experience of the A. Y, O., and their regattas attract hardly 
less attention than many of the sailing races. It is rather too 
soon to expect after three seasons trial any great discoveries 
or marked improvements in steam yachts, but the club has 
every reason thus far to be proud of its success, and guided by 
an able and energetic regatta committee it may look to still 
greater results in the near future. The full report of the com- 
tToittee is as follows: 5 

__ New Yors, July 26, 1886.—Americaj Y. C.—Gentlemen: Your 
Regatta Committee respectfully presents the following report of 
the third annual regatta of the club with results; The run was 
over the club course, from Larchmont to New London, passing 
lighthouse off Stratford and Light Vessel off Bartlett’s Reet to the 
southward and eastward, terminating abreast of the Pequot House 
pier. Length of course 80 knots. The start from Larehmont was 
ee cenged by classes and a different time of starting was fixed for 
each class with the result that the longest and shortest yacht com- 
peting, respectively 228ft. Yin. and 52ft. 9in. on waterline, finished 

off the Pequot House pier within 30sec. of cach other. 


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The yachts were signalled to start.as follows: 
under at 8:20 A, M., irom the flagship Lagonda, Those over 85ft. 
and under 150 af 10:51 from the committee’s steamer Cygnus, 


Those of 150!t. and over at 12noon from the Larchmont flagship 


Schemer, 


The wind during the course was fresh on the starboard beam, It 
t 9:38 A. M, and at the starting 
archmont, at 11;22 A. M. The third class yachts were not 
second classes. 
Hive cups were offered for competition over the club course. One 
was presented by Com. J. C, Hoagland for the shortest time over 
the course, irrespective of time allowance, and another was pre- 

he winning boat under 


pte ae h water at New London a 
po 
as much favored by the tide as were the first an 


sented by ox-Rear-Com. W. EH, Connor for t 
the Haswell time allowance. 


The following table shows the resulis under the respective time 
he regatta and also the result of 
sup. 


allowances as adopted for this 
the race for the Commodore's 


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The yachts racin 


under time allowance proposed by CG. BH. 
Emery, Ph.D., were 


ivided into three classes. 


hour should equal 2 7-10 times the cube root of the length of the 
yacht in feet on the waterline. ; 
Under the time allowance proposed by Mr. Charles H. Haswell, 


3 
Vv T CE The velocity of a vessel is assumed as the cube root 


of the quotient of the product of the area of her 

the constant due to the character of combustion, divided by the 

cube root of the square of her gross tonnage. The constants being 

for: Natural draught, 1; jet, 1.25; blast and exhaust, 1.6. G.=Grate 

BUDSHGe in squarefeet, C.=Combustion. T.=Gross Custom House 
onnage. 

The Atalanta won three cups, but under the rule that no yacht 
shall be awarded more than one prize, and the owner having 
elected to take the commodore’s cup, your committee award the 

rizes. as follows: 


OMIIMOMOLES CMP es sor nsc sedges oes preety yee bc Atalanta. 
Cup under Haswell time allowance.................-.,.-: nanda. 
Cup under Emery time allowance, for first class.........- Yosemite. 
Cup under Hmery time allowance, for second class...... Lagonda 
Cup under Emery time allowance, for third class........ Nereid. 

The Meteor was disqualified for not going the course. 

The record for fastest time over the course is as follows: 

1884. Larchmont to Pequot House...................... snerte 4 42 57 
1885, Larchmont to Pequot House........................... 4 53 50. 


uly ae Steam Launch Race—Mannine 


ay Gould, entered for cup presented by Mr. 
Thomas Manning. The course laid out was from red buoy off 
Fanning Point, Greenport, to and around black buoy off Bue 


Those of 85ft, and 


This time allow- 
ance is based on the rule that the speed of a yacht in knots per 


grate surface, and_ 


Lighthouse, turning the buoy from port to starboard and return 
—a total distance of £75 knots. Both launches were ruled out: 
Henrietta for turning black buoy from starboard to port, and. 
Surprise for finishing on opposite side of stakeboat from which 
the launches were started. The stakeboat was anchored. The 
estimated average speed of the above launches was as follows: 
Surprise, 9.8272 knots per hour, Henrietta, 16.5694. 4 

Naphtha Launch ace—Alley Cup.—The. first of a series of 
naphtha launch races was inaugrated for a cup offered by fleet 
Captain W. 5. Aljley, Course from judges’ boat off Prospect 
House to and around stakeboat anchored off Manhanset House 
and return. The following shows the entries, etc., and the winner: 

Length Knots 

Start. Finish, Elapsed, Min, on W.L. pr. hr. 

Tillie’s launch...... 3858 05 42021 02216 2226 21.6 6.14263 

Orienta’s Launch...3 58 25 42140 02315 2825 18.6 5.88288 

Lagonda's Launch.,3 58 30 42323 02453 2488 18.6 5.49669 
Won by Orienta’s launch, distance 2,2796 knots. 

Steam Jaunches of 50ft. on waterline and under, and alsonaphtha 
Jaunches were raced under the rule for time allowance proposed by 
Chief Engineer B, F. Isherwood, U.S.N, The rule being: ‘The 
speed in knots per hour divided by the cube root of the length on 
the waterline of the yachts respectively; the quotients represent 
relatively the merits of the different yachts.” Ad 

Small boat race over a one mile course for badges tothe winning 
crews. Dingy race, one pair seulls; won by Yosemite. Cutter race, 
two pair sculls; won by Inanda. Gig, four oars and coxswain; won 
by Atalanta, 

Bateman challenge cup, presented by Vice-Com. A. B. Bateman. 
to the owner of the yacht whose cutter crew succeeds in winning 
for three seasons in succession, now held by James A. Baker, Hsq,, 
goes to Capt. 1, M. Field, of the Inanda. 

The iron steamboat Cygnus was chartered for July 15, 16 and 17, 
for the convenience of the member's and cuests, A daily collation 
Was served on board and a band of music provided. The thanks 
of the club are due to the officers and members of the Larchmont 
Y. ©. for courtesies extended, and also to Vicc-Com. Charles A. 
Stevenson and Rear-Com. Gerald M. Barretto of the same club for 
special services kindly rendered. The thanks of the club are also 
due to Benjamin Willis Jerome, Hsq., for superintending the ar- 
rangements at Sarah’s Ledge buoy, Also to Rear-Com, Charles H. 
Osgood, for reception given to members and guests on the even- 
ing of the 15th on arriving at New London Harbor. Also to Com. 
J. O. Hoagland, ex-Rear-Com. W. E. Connor and Fleet Capt. W- 
§. Alley for cups presented for competition, (Signed) George W. 
Hall, Thomas Manning, E. 8. Connor, Thamas L. Scoyill, Hdward 
S. Innsi, Regatta Committee, 


LARCHMONT Y. C, OYSTER BOAT RACE.—The programme 
for the race of oyster boats on Saturday is as follows: There will 
be three classes: I. Cabin sloops, Il, Open sloops, III. Gatrigged 
boats. Entries must be made in writing on or before Friday, Aug, 
20, 1886, and addressed to the Regatta Committee at Larchmont, 
WN. Y., specifying the exact measurement on waterline. The sails 
in this race will be restricted to jib, mainsail and working gafftop- 
sails for sloops, and single mainsail for catrigged boats. _A work- 
ing gafftopsail is understood to mean the one ordinarily used. 
Kach boat will be given a number on the morning of the race, to- 
gether with the sailing regulations. All boats will be allowed. to 
carry one man for every 5ft. of sailing measurement or fraction 
thereof, in addition to the captain. No ballast nor article of 
weight can be taken in or put out, nor shall any article of weight 
be shifted after the signal to start, and boats must bring back the 
same crew with which they start. Start—The start shall be a fly- 
ing one for all classes. The starting line shall be an imaginary 
one drawn from the easterly pagoda on the’shore at the entrance 
to Larchmont Harbor, to a stakeboat flying the club flag and 
anchored in a a Sen direction from the pagoda. Course— 
The course for all classes shall be from Larchmont, to and around 
the Red and Black horizontal striped buoy at the west end of Exe- 
cution Reef, passing the same on the port hand; thence to and 
around the black buoy off Matinnicock Point, passing same on 
port hand; thence to and around a stakeboat anchored south of 
Captain's fsland, passing the same on the port hand; thence tothe 
finishing line, which shall be between Execution Light and Sands 
Point els abont nineteen nautical miles. Cone ne boats must 
not pass between any of the buoys on Execution Reef and the 
lighthouse on the reef, nor to the westward of Whortleberry 
Island, nor between the buoys on Hen and Chickens Reef, and 
must keep on the proper side of all buoys not above specified. All 
competing boats must be oyster boats regularly engaged in that 
business. Boats used for taking out ploasars parties will not be 
allowed to enter. The allowance in Classes I. and II. will be 144m. 
to the foot, Class III. 144m. to the foot. The measurement for all 
time allowance will be length on waterline. This measurement 
should be carefully taken, for no prize will be awarded toany boat 
until after she has been measured by the club nieagurer. Should 
any owner’s measurement be found to be less than the boat actu- 
ally measures she shall forfeit all claims to the prize. All boats 
intending to compete must be anchored off Larchmont.club house 
at 9:30 on the morning of the race, to receiye instructions from the 
Regatta Committee. The Regatta Committee reserve the right to 
refuse any entry, and to rule out any sail not in accordance with 
the rules. There will be no restrictions as to the time in which 
race shall be sailed. The prizes are: Class I.—First prize, $75; sec- 
ond prize, $35.. Class II,—First prize, $50; second prize, $30, Olass 
ITI.—First prize, $40; second prize, $25. No prizes will be paid on 
the day of the race. Checks will be sent to the winners as soon as - 
possible thereafter, and the result will be announced in the daily 

apers. All protests must be made in writing to the Regatta 

ommittee at Larchmont before 6 o’clock P, M, on the second da; 
after the race, Aug. 23, 1886. Should the finish be after dark, a 
boats must cross the line near enough to the stakeboat (which will 
be anchored close to Sands Point buoy and marked by a red light), 
to be hailed and give their respective numbers. HK. J. Greacen, 
John T. Fisher, Stuyvesant Wainwright, Augustine Monroe, A. 
Bryan Alley, Charles A. Stevenson, Regatta Committee. 


OAROLINA Y, C, REGATTA, AUGUST 6.—The regular August 
regatta of the Carolina Y. C. was sailed over the usual course on 
Aug. 6. On account of bad weather and sickness of owners but 
six yachis competed, and started in following order; 


iglidd, tt BS @amieronte:s, if Oe eee eee titre hut 1 3000 
Restless, de Mich: Gowen jasintetss eel) sk eae MOET 1 
Malipy Vie sAikinsonee © 4 ee eed bon pee Ue Le aa 1 30 10 
Lillian Florence, H. M. Bowden,.................. Fist hs cin ok 1 30 58 
PLOSaR AVE OE, Sth aed, ME Ae Fyn a ae ela eto 1 31 43 
Ripple, Norwood Giles........5.... eae cea ee ASS ieee 5 ERA 1 33 13 
The wind was from S. S. H,, and at first moderate but freshened 
during race. The finish was as follows: : 
15380) +) CHSra rear pene aay ear 25533 Restless........ ivi d mete 2 fh 25 
CHIGG yee Te cue ronal anya cts moat Maier tie eee LL ee 2 55 57 
Lillian Florence........... BOLO ROSA cies Ghote eae ee 2 56 00 
The Ripple takes flag iu first class and Glide in second. Time of 


ACCIDENT TO THE KATIN GRAY.—Abonut midnight on Aug. 
7, as the yachts Katie Gray and Cricket were passing Nine-Mile 
Boint side by side, carrying balloon sails, the masthead shroud 
hook pulled out of the Gray and was immediately followed by the 
dismasting of the yacht. ‘The Cricket immediately hove to and 
after the wreck was cleared towed the Gray to Oswego. A new 
spar which has been on hand in case of accident was stepped at 
once, 


“NESSMUK” SAYS: Please give full reports concerning the 
“Big Four.” I will gamble myself all away that Britain can’t fure 
nish four cutters that, in an ocean race of 100 miles, can beat them 
on aggregate time. “Lucky accidents?” Scareely, Lightning 
don"t strike so many times consecutively in one place. No matter 
what is required, in war or peace, a cheese box ora racing yacht, 
we seem to get there.—NESSMUK, | 


BUFFALO Y. C. CRUISE.—On Aug. 10 a race was sailed at Port 

Dover over a 15-mile course, in honor of the Buffalo Y. C. fleet in 

ort on their cruise. The starters were Alarm, Silvia, Curlew, 

Jewett, Vera, Turk, Emma, Growler. Alarm won in first class 

with Vera second and Ourlew third. Turk won in second class, 

ee ral ea next. In the eyening a hall was given in honor of 
@ visitors. 


ANOTHER CAPSIZE.—Our list last week has been increased 
by the capsize of the centerboard sloop Frolic, in Boston Harbor, 
with a list of four or five drowned. we are not mistaken this 
craft is of the same family as two other notorious death traps, 
whose records are only too well known, Can any of our corres- 
pondents say where the Frolic was built and when? 


STILL THEY COME.—It is not improbable that Marjorie, Lenore 
and one of the flying fives may soon “‘go west,” while Kriemhilda 
will fly an American ensign and hail from New York soou. 


NO ACHING ARMS or broken back 


with Lake’s Steerer, 
second page,—ad dy, d 


Sep 


26 


LAUNCH OF THE SCHOONER ORIOLE.—On Aug.’% the new 
schooner Oriole, built for Mr. George Gooderham, of Toronto, 
from designs by Mr. A. Cary Smith, was launched at Toronto. The 
Oriole is S7ft. 6in, over all, 73ft. load waterline, 20ft. 3in, extreme 
beam, 7ft. 9in. draft, 2ft. 9in. freeboard and lift. 6in. overhang aft. 
On her keel are 18 tons of lead, with 17 inside. The headroom is 
6ft. Zin. under deck beams. The room below is large and well ar- 
ranged and the Oriole is the finest yacht of her rig on the lakes. 
Most of the building was done under the supervision of J. J. Dris- 
coll, of New York, who went to Toronto for that purpose. As the 
schooner touched the water Miss Violet Gooderham, aged seven, 
broke the wine over the bows. 

BEVERLY Y.C.—The races of Aug. 7 and 14 were postponed to 
Aug. 21, when the 112th and 113th regattas will be sailed. On Sept. 
4the idth regatta will be sailed, followed by the great open re- 
gatta, Llsth on the same day. 

SLOOP VS. CUTTER.—To those who, while not thoroughly con- 
versant with the technicalities of yachting, are still interested in 
the great races soon to take place, and wish to understand more 
about the issues involved, we can recommend the little pamphlet 
lately published by Vincent & Joy, New York, entitled “Sloop vs. 
Cutter.” The author explains clearly, by means of simple dia- 
grams, the differences in hull and rig of the two classes, and a 
short history of the races of last season are also appended, with 
dimensions of the large boats of this year, making a very compact 
and useful little handbook, 


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A RACE AROUND BLOCK ISLAND,—On Aug, 14 a race was 
sailed betwean two catboats, Puck, 27ft. long, and Lookout, 28ft., 
over a course around Block Island. Capt. . T. Dodge sailed the 
Puck and Capt. David Rose the Lookout. There was a strong 
breeze and Lookout soon carried away her forestay and later on 
her gaff gave way. Puck won by 3m., her time being 2h, 28m. An- 
other race will be sailed. 

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A VERY LIGHT DRAFT LAUNCH.—Messrs. Chas. P. 
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She is built on a guaranteed speed of 9 miles an hour when draw- 
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YACHT RACES AT NEWPORT.—The citizens of Newport have 
subscribed nearly $2,000 toward prizes for races to be sailed next 
month by the large yachts off that port. A committee has been 
appointed to confer with the N. Y. Y.C. and arrange the dates and 
course. 


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[Ava. 19, 1886. 


THE SHREWSBURY RIVER.—On Aung. 13 the last race ofthe — 
series was sailed on the North Shrewsbury in a good south wind. 
The winners were: Class I.—Ktelka, F. Degraw; Nestle Nigh, Dr. 
Boyd, Class II.—Little Spot, Ferman Smith; Bttie R., CG. James. 
he winners in the series of races are: Class 1,—Etelka first, Nestle 
Nigh second, Maud I.third prize. Class II1.—Fern first, Little 
Spot second. The champion pennant of the river was also sailed 
for in the final race, being won by Red Head, J. P. Smith. 


THE CAPE MAY CUP.—On August 14, Irex and. Genesta start- 
ed for the Cape May Cup won by the latter last year. The full de- 
tails of the race have not yet been received here, but Irex won 
easily by four hours. The weather was light with calms. 


GEV ALIA.—Mr. Winslow’s schooner made her way to Boston 
with a mainsail purchased from a fisherman, after her collision 
with Priscilla at Newport. She is now at Lawley’s for new goff 
and boom, while Wheeler & Gurney are making a new mainsail. 


AN EXCITING CRUISE.—The schooner yacht Rambler has 
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JERSEY CITY Y. C.—On Ang. 14 the Jersey City Y. C. fieet 
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Their Design and Construction, Exemplified by the 
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By Cc. FE. EUNHARDT. 


Tam Forust AND STREAM PunLisnine CoMPANY takes pleasure in announcing the publication of a magnificent quarto volume, bearing the above title. This book covers the 

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The second portion mre the description of the Plates, covering the whole range of type in small yachts, from the shoal catboat and American centerboard sloop to examples 
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The third division offers a comprehensive review of single-hand sailing, to which small yachts are especially adapted. 
plan,and subsequent equipment and proper management. 

The iron work of yachts, their gear, yawls, stearing apparatus, boat building and much other closely related matter is entered upon, The new International Rules of the Road, 
Signal Service, and a bibliography appear in the Appendix. ‘ . 

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LIST OF PLATES. 


Directions are given as 4 guide in selection of type and sail 


I. The Sloop Yacht Schemer. XVII. Light Draft Cutter Mignonette, XXXII. Windward—Accommodation Plan XLVIII. The Cutter Mamie. 4 
II. The Nuckel. XVIIL Mignonette—Sail Plan. XXXIV. The Windward—Sail Plan. XLIX. The Mamie—Midship Section. 
Til. The Windward. XIX. Single-Hand Cruiser. XXXV. The Cruising Yawl Aneto. L. The Mamie—Sail Plan. ; 
Iv. A Newport Catboat—Portable Catboat. XX. Light Draft Cutter Carmita. XXXVI. The Singie-Hand Yaw! Deuce. LL Six-Beam Cutter. 
V. An Eastern Catboat. XXI. The Dart. XXXVII. Deuce—Sail Plan and Construction LII. Six-Beam Cutter—Sail Plan. 
VI. Keel Catboat Caprice. XXII. The Boston Sloop Neva. XXXVIII. The Cutter Petrel. LIIT. The Cutter Surf. 
VII. Caprice—Sail Plan. XXIII. The Boston Sloop Nyssa. XXXIX. The Petrel—Sail Plan. LIV. The Cutter Surf—Sail Plan. 
VIll. Keel Cathoat Dodge. XXIV. Keel Sloop Columbine. XL. The Cutter Merlin. LV. The Cutter Surf—Midship Section 
IX. Catboat Dodge—Sail Plan. XXV. Columbine—Sail Plan. XLI. The Merlin—Sail Plan. LVI. The Cutter Surf—Cabin Plans, 
X. Open Boat Cruiser. XXXVI. The Keel Sloop Alice. XLII, The Cutter Rajah. LVII. The Cutter Spankadillo. 
XI. The Cruiser—Sail Plan. XXVIL The Gannet. XLII. The Cutter Yolande. LVIIIL. The Cutter Madge, : 
XII. Open Boat Trident. XXVIII. A Compromise Sloop. XLIV. Yolande—Cabin and Deck Plans. LIX. The Madge—Ironwork. 
XIII. A Skipjack. XXIX. The Itchen Cutter Daisy. XLV. A Single-Hand Yawl. LX. The Schooner Gaetina. 
XIV. The Centerboard Sloop Gieam. XXX. Daisy—Sail Plan. XLVI. Single-Hand Yawl—Cabin and LXI, The Nonpareil Sharpie. 
XV. Gleam—Sail Plan. XXXI. The Cutter Vayu. Deck Plans. LXII. The Cynthia. 
XVI. The Centerboard Sloop Midge. XXXII. The Cruising Yawl Windward. XLVII. 8. H. Yawl—Rig and Construction, LXIIL The Cruising Sneakbox, 


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AMBOO POLES. —25,000 BAMBOO FISHING 

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NE SHARE OF STOCK IN THE BLOOM- 
Grove Park Association at one-half 
Par value, 


a88. 
WILD RICE. “Gnss"cromrsr’ 


Fishery Inspector, Port Hope, Ont., Canada. 
augl9jtf 


LIVE QUAIL FOR SALE 


In fine condition. Western birds. E. B. WOOD- 
WARD, 174 Chambers street, New York. 


IVE COONS.—ONE PAIR OF PINE MALES, 
6mos.old. C.F. KENT, Monticello, N. Y. 
augl9,it 


gu the Sid. | , 
Gt Bernards and English Mastiti 


MERCHANT PRINCE 
AND 


ILFORD CAUTION 
IN THE STUD. 


A few very fine pups by both dons on sale. Send 
tor catalogue. Photos of either, 25 cents. 
Wine pair breeding mastifis for sale, Turk 
(A.K.R, 2222), Druidess (A.K.R. 2221), 
E. H. MOORE, 
Melrose. Mass. 


puppy. In 1886, 2d prize N, E. K. Club at Boston, 


Boss is a large dog, weighing upward of 180 Ibs. ; 
poe. body, legs, feet an 
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J. L. WINCHELL, Fair Haven, Vt, 


1134 in.; the only champion basket beagle in the 
courtry; winner of three Ists. three championships 
apd seven specials 
Beored nit ee 
endid little hunter. 
Fotnd Fee, for either, St0. Full particulars 
on application. A. C. KRUEGER, 
tf Wrightsville, York County, Pa, 


SMALL IMPORTED PRIZE PUG DOG 


Ssilwer Shoe. 


Particulars, pedigree and references to FRANK 
QUINBY, een Box 555, N. ¥. City. Stud fee, $10. 
may20,tf 


Hu the Stud, 


IN STUD. 


DEERHOUNDS. 


Champion Chieftain, Fee $50. 
Champion Bran, - se 25. 
FOX-TERRIERS. 
Belgrave Primrose, Fee $15. 
Mixture = = ae 15. 
BULLDOGS. 

Ch. Robinson Crusoe, Fee $25. 
Champion Tippoo, - st) May 
Champion Romulus, ee 20. 
HILLSIDE KENNELS 

J 
LANCASTER, 


MASS. 


Gus Bonahtu 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel, 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N, F. T. Club at Grand Junc- 


Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


CHAMPION LAVERACK SETTER 


ROCKINGHAM, 


The acknowledged best English setter in America, 
and a grand fleld dog, Will be allowed te serve 4 
limited number of approved bitches. Fee $50. — 
FRANK WINDHOLZ, 
525 Sixth avenue, New York. 


MEMNON, 


Champion Greyhound of England and America, in 
the stud, Puppies for sale. 
TERRA COTTA KENNELS, Box 345, Toronto, Can. 


IN THE STUD. 
ENGLISH MASTIFF HERO Til. 


Winner of first prize and special prize for the best 
dog or bitch, at Pictsburgh, 1836. 
FEE $2 


Pups forsale. For picture and 1 edigree, address 
VICTOR M, HALDEMAN, 


jyi5.3mos Generai Wayne, Delaware Co Pa. 


Ghe Heunet. 


WANTED. 


A pointer dog,.4 to 6 mos old, Graphic or Crox- 
teth stock. Box 36, Station G., Brooklyn. 1t 


a gL rE RT TT 
UGS FOR SALE,_SEVERAL VERY FINE 
puppies; also brood bitches for sale. Prices 
low. Address ASHMONT KENNELS, No. 1101 
Tremont st., Boston, Mass. jy29,4t 


OR SALE—MY IRISH SETTER CASH 
(A.K.R, 2070), broken on rutfed grouse, wood- 
cock and quail. Sold for want of use. Will be 
ame. For particulars call on or ad- 
dress W. J. CARPENTER, M. D., Katonah, West- 
chester Co., N. ¥. jy29,4t 


Coes SPANIELS FOR SALE BY W. A. 
SUTHERLAND, Gabin Hill, Del, eo ae 
Yavwu 


IVE BULL-TERRIER PUPS FOR SALE, 
JOS. SCHAND, 3102 Thirty-fifth st., N.Y. 1t 


A RARE CHANCE. 


For sale—the prize winning beagle bitch PET, 
winner of numerous prizes, among them, first 
and American English Beagle Club's. Special 
ee Cup] for best beagle over 12in. at Newark, 
886, beating Little Duke, Rattler Iil., Chase, 
Twinkle, Veta, etc. Pet will be sold yer 
able. Address ELMER EB. SHANER, 122 
Market, Pittsburgh, Pa. it 


OR SALE.EIGHT FOXHOUNDS. PRICK 
$100 the lot. Apply _to_ P. HOREY, Whip, 
Gedarhurst, Long Island, N. Y. augl9,1t, 


reason- 
iamond 


, Hunt- 
ington, L. L aagl9ilt 


Ke SALE._TWO COUPLES (DOGS) BLE- 


edigree. £ 
North 38th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 


O YOU WANT TO PURCHASE A LLEWEL- 
pup of the very best breeding. 


augl9,1t 


bitch. 
ce ODWIN, JR, Newburyport, Mass. 


Deere eee cea nc mre aaena vaStiee sae a TE 

OR SALE.-HANDSOME ENGLISH PUG 
K dog, 15mos. ald; also fine Scotch terrier ing 
. LOCK BOX 287, Suspension acta ae 


Tlie Hemet, 
Choice Cocker Pups, 


I. M. DEWEY. 
New Haven, Conn. 


Aa BiG OF FEF. 
Beauty, liver and white, Pansy B., liver and 
white, Phylis, black and white. The above are 
cocker spaniel bitches and will be sold cheap. 
Just the dogs you want for this fall shooting. 


For prices, pedigree and full particulars address 
FLEBTFOOT KENNEL, B. u. Hitt, Manager, 
Delhi, Del. Co., N, Y. augl?2,t£ 


FOR SALE. 
Pure Llewellins. 


Three dog puppies, 1 ses old last March, by 
Dashing Berwyn (Dash II., 5039—Countess Bear, 
5064) out of Vanity Fair (Guy Mannering—Whitl- 
wind), Strong, healthy and perfect beauties, 
over distemper. Address 

It i. M. 1., P. O. Box 1,885, N. Y. City. 


COCKERS. 


HANDSOME BROOK KENNELS, Franklin, 
Del. Co., N. ¥Y.—If you want a cocker pup, dog or 
bitch, any color, don’t fail to write me for low 
prices. EH. COHOON. It 


BEAGLES! POINTERS! 


Fine litter beagle pups, by Thane (A. K.R,.2828) 
ex Myrtle B. (A.K.R. 2921). Handsome pointer 
bitch Grace (A.K.R. ), trained; in whelp to 
Fawcett's Duke, Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


FOR SALE. 


Handsome, healthy pointer puppies, by the cel- 
ebrated field and bench champion Fritz, A.K.R. 
1351 (Beaufort ex Spot) out of Virginia, A.K.R. 
1357 (Sensation ex Rose). 

Cc, W. LITTLEJOHN, 
It Leesburg, Va, 


HOICE SETTER PUPPIES FOR SALE. 
/ Strong, handsome and healthy. By the field 
trial winner Gath’s Mark out of the first-class 
field bitch Katie. For pedieree and particulars 
address THOMAS ORGILL, Memphis, pe = 
augie, 


street, Boston, Mass, 


OX-TERRIERS.—I HAVE FOR SALE PUP- 

pies, sire Mixture (A.K.R. 2697), dam Fly 

Gere. 3182); a fine litter, Address H.J.TOBEY, 
, O, Box 364, Hudson, N. Y, augl22t 


Rok SALE CHEAP.—A SETTER, BROKEN. 

Also fine Lilewellin puppies and covkers. 

OAKDALE KENNEL, Westbrook, Conn. 
aug12,3t 


OBR SALE.W—KING DAN (A.E.R. 2989), 17 
mos., a grand young pointer, broken, very 

fast, best of nose. Price reasonable. GEQ. 
McNELL, JR., 13 Moore st., New York. augl2,: 


OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. Address H. B, RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
ass. septzz,tf 


[T FIELD QUALITIES ARE WHAT YOU 
want, write tous. We haye a fine litter of 
uEpies by Gath’s Hope ex Lady May. Hope is 


ational Field Trials Derby of ee as grandest 


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qualities of her 
want puny, gunshy bench show dogs, we are not 
the folks to communicate with. 
vices in. stud of Gath’s Hope. MIDDLE TENN, 
KENNELS, Lawrenceburg, Tenn, augo,at 


ay eRe FINELY BRED ROUGH-COATED ST. 
Bernard puppies, by Sultan out of Dagmar 
i 3009); champion strains. Address 
ox 1,139, New York City. aug19,3t 
ie oS eS 
Bo I1.—CRITIC.—BLACK SPANIEL PUPS 
forsale. Prize winning stock, W.0O, PAR- 
TRIDGE, Arlington Heights, Mass. augl9,26 


OR SALE._SLX VERY FINE RED IRISH 
setter puppies, whelped July 3, 1886, or will 
exchange for a ood thoroughly field broken Boy. 
Address R. L. SETTERS, East Orange, N.J.- | t 


Us BONDHU—DASH IIL—FOR SALE— 
G White, orange and ticked English setter 
bitch pup, by Gus ondhu ex Nellie Dale Il. (Dash 
TIL—Ne je Dale), whelped June 2, 1886. Price 
reasonable. W. A. FAXON, Braintree, eee, 

augl9, 


COCKER DOG PUPS, 
W. J, rae 


S 


OR SALE.—BLACK 
ood pedigree, Price $10. 
Box 978, Ogdensburg, N. Y. 


‘ice and particulars of setters, address, with 
eerens AN B RACY, Manager, Grand River Ken- 
nels, Galt, Ont, augl19,3t 


Dee ee Ea 
TF YOU WANT A GOOD WORKING POINTER 
or setter dog or bitch on any game birds 
haye a few ages ones at $00 each, OC. F. KEN 
Monticello, N. ¥. 


=a Cee enn ea crE=ET a EEEEEE EE EEEE = EEPT 

LUE BELTON PUPS FOR SALE, BLACK 

and white, thickly nicked with Hine, aac et 

10. well-zrown and in fine condition (out o 
anes ‘Mab, che by Ted Llewellin (A.K.R. 699 

am, Blanche Lewis (A.K.R. 581), SAMUEL 
PARKER, 476 Main street, Worcester, ae ef 
lt. 


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Ghe Kennel. 
Rosecroft Kennels, 


Birmingham, Conn, 
Foreman ex Passion (Goodsell’s Prince ex Peb- 


Valuable Kennel For Sale. 


1, BEAUFORT, the best pointer living, 

2. NEVISON, champion mastiff of America. Win- 
ner of forty ist prizes. 

8, ALOE, pure Laverack setter bitch; sire, Good- 
sell’s Prince; dam, Pebble. 

4 —EELLE BELTON, English setter; sire, Yale 
Belton; dam, Clara R. 
BEAUFORT stud fee, $50. 
NEVISON stud fee, $50. 

CHAS, H. MASON, + 
if 18 Bedford ave,, Brooklyn, ©. D,, N Y. 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for field 
trials or private use, Reference given. W. G. 
SMITH, Marydel, Ma. 


Irish Setters 


Under life insurance at $10 and upwards, by Chief 
out of Yoube, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thoroughly broken on 
me and good ones. Full explanation by circular. 
oth dogs in the stud at $25 to bitches of guaran- 
teed field quality eur MAX WENZEL, 89 Fourth 
street, Hoboken, N. 


Buena Vista « Kennels. 
ST. BERNARDS 


ashionably bred and of the best 


known strains, Correct in col- 


Grown dogs 
and puppies for sale; full and 


or, markings, etc. 


guaranteed pedigree sent with 
each dog sold. Only superior 
specimens sent from the K ennels, 


OGddress, with stamp, : 


KENSICO STATION, 


WESTOHESTER 00,, N.Y. 
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ANTED.—DOGS TO HANDLE ON QUAIL. 

Best of reference; satisfaction guaranteed. 

Address GEO, H. HILL, Miami Kennels, Madeira, 
Ohio. jy22,4mo 


FOR SALE. 


The Harvard Kennels offer for sale two black and 
white bitches, 5 mos, old, by the field trial winner 
Gus Bondbu out of one of the best Druid bitches 
living. Price low. Address A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


ING CHARLES SPANIELS.—ANGORA, KIT- 
tens.— We have the very best that can be ob- 
tained. Our stud dog, Duke, a full brother of 
champion Jumbo, is, without doubt. the shortest 
face dog in the world. Parties who may wish to 
buy a fine spaniel or lovely long-haired kitten, ad- 
dress, KING CHARLES KENNEL, No, 6 Second 
street, New York. jy8,té 


re pe aes AN’S KENNEL.—TRAINING, BREAK- 
ing and Boarding of sporting dogs MATS a 
free run; capacity for fifty boarder:. D.F WiL- 
BUR, Prop., Box 308, Bridgewater, Mass, may1d,ti 


HAVE GOT FOR SALE A LOT OF % VERY 

fine rabbit hounds, well broke,.in first-class con- 
dition, from 2 todyrs. old. JONH T. SCHWACK, 
802 Broome street, New York city. 3m. 


oe SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 
setters and poiaters, thoroughly fleld trained, 
Only those wishing first-class dogs will address, 
GRO. W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass, jy8,2m 


Pointer Puppies For Sale. 


. A dog and bitch, liver and white 
Bang Bang outof Fan Fan, I will 
dogs South to train for the field trials. For terms 
address J, N. LEWIS, Ramseys, N. J. jys2,3mo 


ja SETTER PUPS, BY CHAMPION 

Dash III, out of a champion Leicester and Nelly 

bitch, WM. W. REED, & Milk street, Boston, Mass. 
jy22,2mo 


HAMPION TRAINED REAR, COON, FOX, 
Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea 
rets. 


Lop-ear and 
igs; Fer- 


_C. GRAFF, Kensington, Obio, jy22,t£ 


D \ 
Colored plates, 100 engravings 
Ke \|of different breeds, prices they are ff 
hllworth, and where to buy them [( 

j Mailed for 15 Cents. ¢ 
‘ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, fl 
Kel 237 §. Eighth St. Philadelphia, Pa. yf 


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T. PLEASANT KENNELS.—THE LARG- 

est in America For Sale—Two. first-class 
fox-terrier bitches; imported stock, one litter light- 
weight bull-terriers, oné pointer dog, one Gordon 
setter bitch, one snow white light-weight bull-terrier 


dog. For particulars address, ; “ 
6. T, BLOWN ELL, Box 385, New Bedford, Mass, 


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CONTENTS. 


SHA AND RiIvER FISHING. 
The Menhaden Question. 
Angling Notes. 


SHCULTURE. 
An Alleged New Carp. 
THE KENNEL. 
San Francisco Bench Show, 
Mastiff Character. 
Kennel Notes. 


EDITORIAL. 
Bluefish and Menhaden, 
The Sea Serpent. 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. 
Travels in Boom Gah Arrah- 
biggee., 
Sam Lovel’s Camps—m1. 
NATURAL HISTORY. 
The Future for American 


Ornithology. RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING, 
Two Bird Lists. Range and Gallery. 
GAME BAG AND GUN. The Trap. . 
A. Climb for Sheep. Trap Shooting Reform. 
Maine Deer. YACHTING. 
A Bundle of Bear Yarns. The Trial of the Sloops. 


Target Tests. A Chance for the Atlantic. 


Game Preserving in Britain. Larchmont Regatta for Oyster 
Sma AND RIVER FISHING. Boats. 
Trout Fishing in Alaska. CANOEING, 


The Meet of 1886. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


Sheepshead in a Nor’easter. 
Our Salmon Rivers. 


Pa BLUEFISH AND MENHADEN. 


N another column we publish a letter from Mr. Daniel 
T. Church, who is connected with the firm of Joseph 
Church & Co., manufacturers of menhaden oil, guano 
and fertilizers. Mr. Church sends us a bottle of young 
herring upon which the bluefish are now feeding, and 
cites this asa proof that the bluefish do not feed upon 
menhaden to any great extent. All salt-water anglers 
know that the appearance of a flock of gulls hovering 
over a place and feeding there denotes that a school of 
menhaden is near the surface, and that the bluefish are 
below engaged in cutting them in pieces. 
have seen the bluefish disgorge parts of menhaden on the 
decks of their boats, and all have used the menhaden as 
bait. If there is any one fact well established it is that 
the bluefish eat menhaden, herrings and other small fish, 
and in the report of the United States Fish Commission 
for 1877, Mr. G. Brown Goode estimates that ‘‘three thou- 
sand millions of millions (8,000,000,000,000,000) of men- 
haden are annually destroyed by bluefish in the waters of 
the United States alone.” 
While it is possible that man does not destroy as many 
- menhaden and herring as the other enemies of these fish 


do, itis certain that his efforts, added to those of the 


beasts, birds and fishes, must interfere with the balance 
which existed before the purse-net and the steamer were 
put out after them. A few years ago it was thought that 
the supply of buffalo on the great prairies was sure to last 
for centuries, but the skin-hunter has practically exter- 
minated them, The wild duck of Labrador has become 
extinct through the love which the sailor has for ducks’ 
eggs, and yet this bird was found in enormous flocks a 
generation ago. The wild turkey and the pinnated 
grouse have gone from New England, the bobolink is 
disappearing from our meadows, and but for artificial 
propagation the shad would have followed the salmon 
and been seen no more in our rivers. All these changes 
have occurred within the memory of men now living, 
and we believe that unless our bays and harbors are pro- 
tected from the rapacity of nets, several valuable food 
fishes will also disappear. ~ 

If the purse nets and menhaden steamers can be kept 
at a distance from shore, say two miles, and the pound- 
nets kept out of Long Island Sound and the bays, there 
may be an increase of fish which would benefit the oil 
men as well as others, but the oil factories seem to want 
the last menhaden, heedless of what follows, Even the 


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All anglers | 


oil men have bemoaned the scarcity of the little fish they 
have worked so hard to exterminate, and are using their 
purse nets on other fishes, as stated by Mr. Church. 

It may pertinently be added that the menhaden fisher- 
men are themselves not fully agreed that the efforts of 
man have no effect upon the supply of sea fishes. Mr, 
Oscar O, Friedlaender, the Secretary of the United States 
Menhaden Oil and Guano Association, has a notion that 
while the work of the steamers cannot affect the supply 
of menhaden or bluefish, they can seriously impair the 
ranks of preying sharks, and he thinks that for this im- 
portant service the Legislature of New Jersey or Congress 
should subsidize the fleet. His argument is this: ‘‘The 
greatest enemy of all fish is evidently the shark, and their 
destruction by the menhaden fleet should not be under- 
rated, as it destroys. at a low estimate 50,000 during the 
fishing season. To give your readers an illustration of a 
shark’s appetite, I mention that which I witnessed with 
my own eyes last year when we opened one of these 
monsters of the ocean at our dock at Barren Island. We 
discovered two young sharks of about fourteen inches in 
length, all alive and jumping when exposed to freedom; 
then we discovered two undigested skulls of sheeps- 
head, next four bluefish, and finally 325 menhaden, 
which were swallowed by the monster without a scratch. 
Take it for granted that half of the 50,000 sharks caught 
would give birth to two young ones every year, and these 
young ones would again thus multiply, there would he to- 
day an addition of 102,350,000 sharks to the present stock 
if the menhaden steamers had not destroyed that num- 
ber every year for the last ten years. I need hardly say 
that the above-mentioned contents of a shark’s stomach 
indicate that in such case there would probably be a 
scarcity of food fish now; so the menhaden steamers 
should, if anything, be considered protectors of food fish, 
and not their antagonists.” 

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A PROPOSED NEw NatTionaL Park.—Mr. W. O. Mc- 
Dowell, whom some of our readers may remember in 
connection with an abortive effort to secure funds for a 
Frank Forester monument at Greenwood Lake a few 
years ago, as the promoter of a cheap sportsmen’s tent 
scheme at Greenwood Lake, subsequently, we believe, 
merged into a Summer School of Christian Philosophy, 
and later as playing the part of the mysterious Lone Fish- 
erman in the Powderly-Gould negotiations in this city at 
the time of the railroad strilke, has conceived the project 
of converting the Greenwood Lake district into a grand 
national park. He suggests that there are hundreds of 
square miles of territory unfit for farming and valuable 
only for iron mming. This territory, belonging to the 
States of New York and New Jersey, he proposes to have 
ceded to the National Government, and by the latter con- 
verted into a people’s pleasure ground and maintained as 
such. The project savors slightly of the Utopian, but we 
hope no unkind individual will for that reason seek to 
discourage Mr. McDowell. Meanwhile, if that philan- 
thropist really yearns to benefit his fellow men, let him 
induce the States of New York and New Jersey, or the 
National Government, or all three combined, to employ a 
corps of engineers to make such changes in the topography 
of Greenwood Lake as shall mitigate the malarial influ- 
ences which are more noxious there to-day than when 
Frank Forester complained of them years ago. 


TROOPS IN THE PARK.—In consequence of the failure of 
Congress to make any appropriation for the care of the 
Yellowstone Park, Superintendent Wear and his assist- 
ants have resigned, and the protection of the Park now 
devolves on the authorities of the War Department. The 
transfer will take place at once, and Company M, First Cav- 
alry, has been detailed for this service, and as soon as pos- 
sible will establish its headquarters in the Park. This 
company has been stationed at Fort Custer, and is under 
the command of Captain M. Harris and Lieutenants Hein 
and Tate. The service of this considerable body of men 
will admit of a very thorough patrolling of the Park, but 
it will be some time before the soldiers can become very 
efficient as police, for they have all their duties yet to 
learn. It is satisfactory to know that the War Depart- 
ment has acted promptly in ordering troops to the Park. 
A sharp lookout must now be kept upon the lawless indi- 
viduals who are constantly awaiting the opportunity to 
despoil this pleasure ground, and will imagine that it 
will be an easier matter to elude the vigilance of the 
troops than it has been to escape the civil officers, 


THH SHA SERPENT. 


AJ ITH the coming of summer we expect the usua 
tales of the sea serpent and are seldom disap- 
pointed. Cape May, Newport and Nahant are the places 
where the monsters have disported in former years, and 
the landlords at these fashionable resorts have been sus- 
pected by some of getting up either the stories or the ser- 
pents in order to call attention to their seaside locations. 
Be this as it may, this year the monster, or monsters, 
have appeared at the old fishing town of Gloucester, on 
Cape Ann, where there is no inducement for fashion to 
follow and smell the drying codfish. Several times this 
year we have had accounts of the appearance of some un- 
known animal near Gloucester, and these reports come 
from well-known and reliable men who are familiar with 
the animals which frequent that coast. Itis usualforthe 
newspaper humorist to append to the account of a mon- 
ster having been seen some remark which reflects on the 
character of the whisky sold at the seaside; but this is 
not a fair view to take of the case, for too many sober, re- 
liable men have seen an animal unknown to science to 
allow of a doubt that there is some sort of foundation for 
their reports. 

Tt is true that there is no evidence that the animal which 
periodically appears on our coast is a sea serpent, but it 
may be believed that there is some basis for the stories. 
Last Sunday several intelligent and reputable men saw a 
monster off Gloucester, which was not 300ft. away; and 
they estimated its length at nearly 100ft. They could 
even see its eyes, andit will not be surprising at any time 
to learn of the capture of some hitherto unknown monster 
andits classification by the Fish Commission. It is worthy 
of notice that the Gloucester monster agrees with the de- 
scription given by the Rev. Paul Hgede, a missionary to 
Greenland, in 1784, of a creature which went down tail 
foremost, as did the one seen at Gloucester. For nearly a 
century the ‘‘Kraaken” of Bishop Pontoppidan, of Nor- 
way, was considered a myth, but a dozen years ago the 
whalemen brought in pieces of the arms of a giant squid. 
A number of individuals were afterward secured by the 
Yalle College Museum, and in 1876 the New York Aquar- 
ium procured a complete specimen 40ft. in length. 


STATE SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATIONS.—There are indica- 
tions which point to a revival of State sportsmens’ asso- 
ciations. These organizations were numerous and active. 
ten years ago. Since that time they have decreased in 
size and number, until now the survivors of the original 
societies may be counted on the fingers of one hand, 
Various causes have contributed to this decline; the mem- 
bers who had at heart the protection of game and fish 
gradually lost faith in the State societies as efficient agen- 
cies to secure such ends; and the members who were 
chiefly concerned with the annual trap-shooting tourna- 
ments were compelled to forego their sport because of the 
decrease of the wild pigeon. It is quite possible that a suf- 
ficient force of new men may now come to the front 
to take the places of the game and fish protectors; 


-and as for the tournaments the perfection and variety of 


artificial targets have filled the place of the pigeon. We 
reported the other day the movement of Georgia sports- 
men looking to a State organization, and in another 
column to-day is announced the formation of a Tennessee 
Association. 


SUBSTITUTION.—In the two bird lists noticed elsewhere, 
it is recorded that in certain localities quail and other 
game birds have become extinet and their place is now 
taken by the English sparrow. This is a substitution 
almost as infelicitous as that of the same English spar- 
rows which do duty in reed bird guise and at reed bird 
prices in many restaurants. If people are willing to swal- 
low sparrow for reed bird, why may they not be educated 
to appreciate sparrow as sparrow. 


Tar CANOE MEET at GRINDSTONE ISLAND is in its attend- 
ance and the interest manifested significant of the rapid 
growth of the sport. Fhe form of the Association has 
been somewhat modified, being divided into Eastern and 
Central divisions, the former embracing New England 
and the latter the rest of the country. 


Mr. Henry P. WELLS has returned from his salmon 
angling trip to Canada, and reports a poor season. The 
salmon fly was so seldom taken that the anglers perforce 
had to give their attention to trout to relieve the monot- 
ony of casting day after day without a rise, 


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Che Sportsman Tourist. 


TRAVELS IN BOON GAH ARRAHBIGGEE. 
FROM THE DIARY OF JOSEPH GOATER. 


EDITED BY BF. H. TEMPLE BELLEW- 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In the fall of 1882, on my voyage home from England on 
board the Cunard steamer Oregon, I had for one of my fel- 
low passengers a very eccentric and interesting gentleman 
who strangely attracted me toward him, He in turn took a 
great liking to me, as he frankly confessed, and on all occa- 
sions sought my society, which [ only too willingly granted, 
as he, having been a great traveler, had an endless store of 
anecdote of adventure to communicate. 

_ That, however, which interested me most of all his narra- 
tives was the relation of his explorations in an utterly un- 
known country, situated in an inland sea in the very heart 
of Australia, He often complained of an internal disorder, 
the result of one of his many encounters with wild beasts in 
that unknown land. Before the yoyage was half over we 
became very intimate and he very confidential, the result of 
which was, to come to the point, as I have not space to dwell 
on this part of his history at present, that one day he called 
me into his stateroom, where he was lying in his berth very 
pale and haggard, and told me that he felt certain symptoms 
which he feared augured the worst; and he begged me in 
case of his death to take charge of his effects, particularly 
his diary and sketch books, and give their contents to the 
world in any Bliepe I might deem best for the interests 
of mankind and his own reputation, He told me that 
he had no family nor any relatives about whom he cared 
two straws, though he had some distant relations living in 
his native State of Ohio. He said I was one of the very few 
men for whom he had formed a real attachment, and he 
wished me to be his sole legatee, He did not desire his real 
name to be known in connection with his writings at present 
for some private reason, which he communicated to me, and 
also because the distant relations of whom he had spoken 
might embarrass me about what little property he would 
leave behind him, 

A few morningsafter the steward knocked early at my 
stateroom door, telling me that Mr. Goater was too ill to 
leave his berth and desired to seeme. Hastily pulling on a 

air of pantaloons and covering the rest of my body with a 
large overcoat, I hurried to his stateroom. A glance made 
it evident that he had not long to live, still he was collected 
and calm. 

“My dear boy,” he said, in a whistling whisper, “hold my 
hand, hold it tight. Iam off for the happy hunting ground. 
Wait. a—wait a—just one minute, till I—draw my—my— 
breath—then send for—the—the Captain and the—Doctor. 
Allright. Now some papers there, in that—small box.” 

I opened the box he indicated with his thin hand, and took 
out several written sheets of letter paper. 

“All—right—wait a minute, hold my hand—hold me tight 
—I must not go yet—do not leave me—call the steward.” 

ITsummoned an attendent and bade him go and call the 
captain and doctor. Both these gentlemen presently com- 
ing, the latter administered some stimulant, under theinflu- 
ence of which my poor fellow passenger rallied for a short 
time, Then ina few faint words he explained the object of 
the summons, which was to witness his last willand testa- 
ment, and also a bill of sale of all his effects made out to me, 
added to which was another paper, signed by himself, 
authorizing the captain to make over to me all his baggage 
and possessions on board. To attend to these matters did 
not take a very long time. When done the captain left. At 
my request the doctor remained for some time, until Mr. 
Goater, making it manifest by signs that he wished to be 
alone with me, he also retired, 

After this the dying man spoke no more articulate words, 
but held my hand firmly in his own for more than an hour. 
Then came two or three convulsive struggles, and then the 
end. 

The following day we buried him in the deep green waters. 
To the present day the whole occurrence seems less real to 
me than many a dream I have known. The intimacy wasso 
sudden, so quickly ended, and I left with a man’s life’s labor 
full of marvellous and mysterious revelations, as a solemn 
and onorous trust. ’ ; j 

For a long time after landing, owing to a press of business 
and ill health, I was unable to thoroughly examine the 
cargo of baggage he had left behind him, and have now, I 
fear, executed my task, with reference to his diary, in but a 
slovenly way. mai L : i 
a nature that I can no longer justify myself in delaying their 
presentation to the public, or at least some portions of them, 
simply to inform the world, as it were, of their existence, 
Tf 1 find that these narrations excite as much interest as I 


think they deserve, I shall then set myself to the by no means: 


easy task of arranging the rest of his travels and adventures 


in proper order and so give them to the public in more ex-’ 


tended and orderly form. 

I must here state that this gentleman, whom I shall call 
Joseph Goater. a nom de plume of his own, started out 
from Melbourne, Australia, with athoroughly equipped party 
for the purpose of exploring the heart of the fifth quarter of 
the globe. After six months of traveling, adventure and 
hardship, he reached a large lake or inland. sea, in the 
center of which he discovered an island, which he estimated 
to be as large as Great Britain. This island himself and 
followers reached by means of large rafts made of a peculiar 
light timber indigenous tothe country, It is his journeyings 
in thisisland that are described in the following chapter, 
which I take at very little more than random from a moun- 
tain of MS. that 1 have not by any possibility been able to 
find time to examine. The drawings that accompany the 
text are copied from, or I should rather say compiled, as 
faithfully as it has been in my power to do it, from the rough 
sketches and memoranda in Mr. Goater’s collection. A few 
of the more perfect sketches I give in fac-simile, deeming 
that, where at all intelligible, they will have more interest 
than any copies could possibly possess. 

I. H. TEMPLE BELLEW. 


New YORK, June, 1886. 
EXPLORATIONS IN BOON GAH ARRAHBIGGHE,. 


* x % WwW E had now proceeded nearly sixty miles up the 


right fork of the Yacka River, which my 
guides called the Boochtee or Yacka Bochtee, though they 
had evidently never explored it, being as unfamiliar with 


many of its features as myself. The river had become so! 


shallow that we found it impossible to proceed with our 
large thatched boat. We therefore resolved to leave it be- 
hind in charge of the faithful Dope Yenkta and push on 
with one of the lighter canoes. Taking three of the small- 
bore rifles and two of the dogs, with a suitable supply of 
ammunition and other necessaries, we started early in the 
morning of the 13th, with a small sail set and two pad- 
dles, hoping to get over a good deal of space before noon, 
as we contemplated going ashore and resting during the 
hottest hours of the day. The country was becoming now 
more and more lovely as we advanced. From the dense 
forest and tangled jungle intermixed with swamp and 
marsh at our place of starting, near Pluckella, 100 miles 
below, the landscape had been gradually opening up, until 
now the banks resembled an English park, with fine 
lawns sloping down to the water’s edge, with here and 


But I feel the matter therein of so startling | 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


there chimps and groves of the majestic Mosomea tree, its 
graceful eects bending down and almost touching the 
ground. ‘These, interspersed with the towering spires of 
Phitka, produced 4 most illusive resemblance to English 
rural scenery, with numerous Gothic country churches 
pointing their fingers heayenward, 


After sailing and paddling until 11 o’clock, and finding 


the sun had grown excessively hot, we made a landing 
under a grand old tree whose dense foliage effectually 
excluded the rays of thesun. Here we gaye the dogs a 
run, as they had grown restive under the restraint of the 
small canoe, and set ourselves to preparing our noonday 
meal of dried deer meat, wodda peas and rice. While so 
engaged we were surprised by a great commotion and 
barking in some bushes not far off. Seizing my lightest 
rifle and signing to Poptie to take another and follow me, 
Irushed over the open plain to the scene of the disturb- 
ance, HereI found the dogs had got hold of a strange 
animal, somewhat resembling a raccoon, only larger and 
with much longer legs. It had backed up against a tree, 
showing vigorous fight, and was obviously well qualified to 
take care of itself in a fair encounter, taking an ugly gash 
in Juno’s left cheek, from which theblood was flowing 
prorusely, as prima facie evidence. Bringing my rifle to 

ear, I despatched the creature with a shot in the fore- 
head, When brought to our temporary camp the natives 
evinced the most unwonted delight, rubbing their stom- 
achs and pointing to their mouths to signify that we had 
captured a great gastronomic delicacy. They set to work 
to skin and prepare it for cooking, filling the inside with 
savory grasses, and swathing the whole in the broad 
leaves of the mayaya, and then covering it up with hot 
ashes and brushwood. It was truly a delicious morsel, 
with whose equal I think I have scarcely ever met, bein 
in flavor and texture something between grouse and 
mountain mutton. The natives gave the name of this 
animal with a peculiar click of the tongue impossible to 
convey by any European alphabet, but clucktcluck is as 
near as I can come to it. 


After our meal, a siesta, and a pipe, we again took to 
our canoe, and before sundown had covered twenty-five 
miles of our voyage, and were in the most enchanting 
country Lever beheld. We chose for our bivouac the 
bank of a certain part of the river where it broadened out 
into the proportions of a lake. This lake was filled with 
small islands so close together that the limbs of the 
majestic Mosomea trees growing upon them interlaced 
overhead, making the most exquisite winding corridors 
and chancels of foliage. Here we found innumerable 
wildfowl, many of them entirely new to me and of great 
beauty. One particularly struck me, a small scarlet 
duck, so tame that it allowed us to stroke its back as it 
sat on its nest by the water’s edge. Another was a mon- 
strous heron of snowy whiteness with jet-black head and 
wings. We found a most delightful camping ground, in 
a very cloister of foliage, where, after an excellent repast 
off the remains of the cold clucktcluck, we passed a com- 
fortable night, entirely free from any annoyance from the 
marsh gnats that had troubled us so lower down. 

Early on the following morning, when the bosom of the 
lake was dotted with the plumage of the scarlet ducks, like 
red berries on a silver salver, and the little baysand inlets 
were fairly alive with vari-hued waterfowl, above all 
towering in solemn silence small groups of the black 
and white heron, when the sun was just beginning to 
stain the eastern sky of the pale hue of some Rhenish 
wine, when the woods were filled with strange cries and 
song of birds, and all nature seemed to be awakened to 
the glory of anew day, we started off inland to reconnoiter. 
Nothing ever impressed me so much as the beauty of that 
morning, with its adjuncts of scenery and animal life, 
and to this day I can never recall it without feelings of 
emotion. Accompanied by two attendants with rifles, and 
the two dogs I strode across a velvet turf with the elastic 
step of a young doe. The landscape was slightly undulat- 
ing, and dotted with clumps of trees and shrubs, some of 
the latter loaded with tempting crimson berries which at 
that time I did not dare to touch, though I afterward 
learned to fully appreciate their gustable virtues. _ 

Having walked I should judge about four miles we 
come to a gentle declivity, where my attention was at- 
tracted by seeing some strange-looking objects of about 
the size and shape of a football rolling and ricochetting 
with great velocity down the incline, and as they went 
scattering small particles of something like the sparks 
from a catherine wheel, or drops of water from a mop 
twirled by ascullion. My first momentary thought was that 
they were boulders that had become in some way loosened 
and were being carried along by their own momentum, 
or it might be some light substance blown by the wind; 
but before I had time to form a second thought, to my 
great surprise they turned back and rolled up the hill with 
almost equal velocity. I was at once satisfied that there 
must be animal life, as certainly nothing vegetable could 
propel itself in that way. - , 

I called Juno and pointed out the quarry. She pricked 
up her ears and eyed the strange game for a moment with 
a look of surprise, and then her lithe form laid itself along 
the ground in great undulating leaps. In a few moments 
her nose had touched the object; and the next she was 
flying in the air as though blown up by dynamite. Then 
coming down all of a heap she struggled conyulsively. 
Two or three times she attempted to rise. At last suc- 
ceeding, she staggered and reeled as though in a state 
of intoxication, and with an unsteady gait slunk back to 
my heel with her tail between her legs. My curiosity 
was now fairly aroused by this anomolous production of 
nature, and I resolved to solve the mystery if a solution 
were possible. So taking a rifle from one of the servants 
I waited patiently until these balls ricochetted past again, 
when with a well directed shot I had the satisfaction of 
seeing one of them apparently explode and then falla 
helpless mass to the ground. 

I approached it with some caution, having Juno’s 
experience fresh In my memory. Getting close, I per- 
ceived a strong pungent, smarting or stinging odor, some- 
what of the quality of hartshorn and red pepper combined, 
though not at all nauseating, as 
did not know whether to attribute the shoc 
evidently received to some overpowering stench or to 
electricity. Nothing could induce Juno or any of the 
natives to approach the thing, and I must contess I had no 
great fancy to touch ib myself, but it would never do to 
evince any signs of timidity before any of my followers or 


T should lose that fullcontrol over them so necessary tothe 


successful carrying out of exploration. So calling one of 
the men to ae a basket, I boldly seized the creature 


as 1 had half expected, for I 
Juno had 


[Ave, 26, 1886. 


with my hand and threw it in, There was only the 
faintest shock and slight discharge of air, and had I 


ANN = 
aS Sem 


ers 


Fic. 1. In Morton, 
waited until the body had become cold there would have 
been none atall. I discovered subsequently that electricity 
was the chief force brought to bear by these animals as a 


Fig. 2, 


AT REST. 


weapon of defense. I found this creature to be in its dead 
state no longer a ball, but a long object like a wood louse, 
flat underneath with arectangular head, having two small 
eyes, one at each corner, after the manner of some insects. 
Tts mouth was underneath like that ofashark. It hadno 
legs, but the abdomen was corrugated and its mode of 
progression (when in search of food) like that of a worm. 
en moving this way its pace is exceeding slow, but 
fast enough for the purpose of grazing. The drawings I 
annex (Figs. 1, 2, 3) will probably give a better idea of it 
than any amount of description. The length of the body 
of this specimen measured by my rifle barrel that I had 
regularly marked in feet and inches, I found to be 154in, 


Eid, 3. ABDOMEN, 


It was covered aH over with long, flexible, hollow 
spines, through which it had the power, owing to a peeu- 
liar arrangement of muscular sacks under the skin, of 
ejecting powerful putts of air which, with a certain mo- 
tion of the spines acting on the ground, caused it to rotate, 
and so progress with the velocity I had seen. And I now 
discovered that the particles thrown off by theanimal when 
in motion, of which I have spoken, were seeds, sand, and 
minute pieces of grass and earth sucked into the tubes 
during the act of inspiration, and then ejected by expira- 
tion. It had, too, the power of giving violent electrfc 
shocks, but whether this aided its loco- 
motion. or not is more than I can determine, 
probably yes. All these facts I discovered by 
subsequent observation and dissection, I 
also discovered that the animal to be very 
gentle and easily tamed. When kindly 
treated it would emit no electric shocks, re- 
serying those only asa weapon of defense 
against enemies. My efforts to catch one 
alive were attended witha great deal of 
difficulty, and it was not until I had caused 
the natives to construct along net of the 
gobwich plant and stake it down in the 
form of the letter V and drive the animals 
into it that I succeeded, My first attempt to 
stop them with a cloth held in the hands I 
found entirely abortive. They seemed to 
possess some power, akin to that of the bats 
to detect the presence of an obstacle in their 
path when five or six feet off, with the 
power of changing their course imstantane- 
ously, no matter at what speed they might 
be going. 

It was now time toretum to our camp 
for a repast. On reaching it I found that 
my men had not been idle. They had 
caught a number of fish from the lake, 
which they were now engaged in cooking, 
among others a species of long, flat eel 
about four inches wide and from three feet 
six to five feet in length, with. a broad, flat 
tail, larger than.a man’s hand and resem- 
bling it very much in appearance, and hay-- 
ing the power to grasp objects with great 
&) E force. This I christened the fist fish (hg. 4). 
Fic. 4. They had also discovered a peculiar kind of 

biped crustacean ,that had the power of walk- 
ingat the bottom of the lake, and as I afterward learned, 
of traveling considerable distances on land, These were 


Fig, 5 BiIrep CRUSTACEAN, 


quite palatable, and contributed toward making a very 
satisfactory repasb, 


; 


‘to it, end to end. This you may call the warp. 


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[The gobwich mentioned in the foregoing is described 
in an earlier part of the manuscript, and I insert the de- 
scription here,—F, B. x! 

The gobwich is a most wonderful plant, and is used by 
the natives for all manner of purposes. It produces a pod 
somewhat like that of the cotton plant, but the fibers are 
long and silky, having thesingular property when plucked 
green and exposed to the sun of adhering together, so that 
when once set no heat nor moisture can subsequently sep- 
arate them, In this respect they have some of the prop- 
erties of albumen. Out of this material the natives make 
rope, twine and all their textile fabrics. Their process 
for manufacturing the latter is very simple and very ex- 
peditious. They prepare a smooth, flat floor of clay 
exposed to the sun, on which, when baked quite hard and 
dry, they lay the fibers of the gobwich in more or less 


ee re 


Fie. 6. 


parallel lines. They first lay down the fiber by hand, 
placing a heavy, square log on one end and rake 
out the filaments with a fine wooden rake, Then they 
reverse the process, placing the log on the other end and 
raking the other way. When they have gotten one sec- 
tion pretty regular by this process, they add more fiber 

The woot 
is made in the same manner, only ona flat board, which is 
then turned suddenly over at right angles across the woof 
and pressed firmly down, This has the effect of expressing 


a 


some juice from the green fibers welding them all together 
thus making a most soft and flexible fabric. Some- 
times they will cross and recross the fibers three or four 
times to produce a stronger and thicker material. The an- 
nexed diagrams will give an idea of the appearance of 
these fabrics under a microscope. 


SAM LOVEL’S CAMPS.—III. 


eee quiet water shone like a broad floor of silver in 

the early light, when the canoes left the landing 
next morning and began to crinkle the reflections of 
banks and trees and reddening sky, The few new-comer 
robins sang their loud cheer wp, here and there a black- 
bird ealled shoo-glee from the shores, and the loud nasal 
quank! quank! quank! of the dusky duck resounded from 
distant swampy coves, as Sam took his course up stream 
where the fewer traps were set, while Antoine coasted 
down stream along the flat cape that lies between the 
Slang and Little Otter. 

Each made frequent stops to examine the traps, some 
of which were undisturbed; but the greater number were 
off the places they had been set on, and out of sight 
under water. Such, when fished up with the trap hook, 
brought with them a drowned muskrat, his soft fur 


plastered to his body by long soaking, and his scaly tail 


curved like a cimeter; or a foot, the ransom a captive 
had paid for his freedom; or, as yaluable as this to.the 
trapper but not so satisfying to his pride of skill, the 
sprung trap’s jaws full of sodden weeds. In one Sam 
found a wood duck, his bright eyes wild with pain and 
fright. He eased the jaws carefully from the leg, which 
was not broken, and after admiring his beautiful prison- 
er’s gay spring attire, while perhaps there was a little 
debate between a soft heart and a pork-surfeited stomach, 
he said, ‘‘Wal, Pll be darned if you aint the harnsomest 
creetur ‘at ever I see—too harnsome to kill in col’ blood! 
Good-bye, an’ keep off ’m all lawgs this time o’ year,” and 
tossed the bird gently aloft. As it went whistling and 
squeaking out of sight between tree trunks and branches 
with twists as dexterous as a—woodcock’s among the 
alders, Sam said after along breath, ‘‘Wal, Sam Lovel, 
like ’s not you’re a dummed ol’ chickin-hearted fool! 
shouldn’t wonder.” 

Once in the still, sunny forenoon he stopped a moment 
to listen to a voice that came from far across the water, 
shouting something that was meant for the song of ‘‘Old 
King Cole.” ‘‘Hiumph!" he grunted as he sent his boat 
forward again, ‘‘As Joel Bartlett’s Irishman said when he 
heard the ol’ man tryin’ to sing when he thought the’ 
wa'n’t nobody in hearin’, ‘If that bees singin’, cryin’ bees 
mournful!” Then clear and tuneful the long-drawn 
cadences of an old Canadian song came echoing along 
the woody shores. ‘‘That’s Antwine,” Sam remarked. 
“‘Suthin’ like singin’, only it’s the tune the ‘ol’ caow died 
on.’ ’F he only hed some words, ‘n’ hed ‘em sot to a white 
folkses’ tune, Antwine c’ld sing.” The song stopped as 


‘suddenly as if the singer had heard this disparaging criti- 


cism, 

a little after noon he had made the rounds of his traps 
and was back at camp, where shortly afterward the Can- 
adian appeared with a cloud of gloom shadowing his usu- 
ally cheerful face, the more unaccountable that a goodly 
pile of muskrats lay in the bow of his canoe. After din- 
ner, as they were skinning their catch, Antoine unbur- 
dened himself, breaking out suddenly after a long silence, 
“Bah gosh, seh, Ah’ll see dat mans to-day what come 
mak it sass on de ice dat tam, you rembler. Bah gosh! 
he’ll bruse me all up, wus Ah never was “fore, seh!” 

“Bruised ye, Antwine? Why, I don’t see no marks on 
yer face. Did he kick ye, er what?’ 

“Oh, no-na-no, no! He ant tawch me. He ‘fraid for 
know better *n dat. He bruse me wid his maouths; he 
call me more as forty Canuck! Tief! Peasoup! Evree- 


ting he mos’ can’t tink of it! Hebruse you, too; call it you. 


‘Gum Chaw.’ He tol’ me, ‘Haow much gum tek it for 
keep dat long chap ‘live all day? He askit me we settlin’ 
stap where he b’long to it, We tief! Oh, bah gosh! Ah 


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can’ tol’ all of it. If it ant for one ting, Ah come pooty 
near leek him, Ah b’lieve so, seh!” ; : 

‘What was’t saved the poor creetur’s hide, Antwine?” 
Sam asked, as he tossed the last disrobed muskrat on to 
the gory heap of carcasses. ? : F 

“Wal seh, Ah tol’ you,’ Antoine replied, waving his 
bloody knife impressively, ‘“Ah’l be so mad Ah’ll ‘fraid 
‘f Ah’ll beegin Ah ant never stop ‘fore Ah’ll keel heem 
all dead! Den Ah be hang, jus’ for littly ting lak dat! 
Den who goin’ tek’ care of it Ursule an’ all dat chillens, 
hein! No, seh; Ah ant goin’ ditty dat nasky Bastonien* 
wid ma finger. You wan’ hear it talk, sing, too, bah 
gosh, dat mek you laff’t at it; can’ sing more as pigs— 
you go dat way to-morreh, Ah’ go todder way—Oh, Sam, 
too!” he cried, suddenly remembering an important bit 
of news, ‘“Peekrils beegin play! Ah’ll see tree, four of it! 
If he be good day to-morreh, we have it some fun shoot 
it, an’ more of it heat it, You'll see any? 

“Wal,” said Sam, considering, ‘I did see wakes of two 
three fish a skivin’ away f’m the shore, but I do’ know 
what they was,” ; 

“Dat peekrils, Ah bet you head!” and he discoursed at 
length on the sport of pickerel shooting, while they 
stretched the skins of the twenty-five or more rats their 
traps had yielded and hung them to dry.on poles. As they 
lounged about the camp waiting for the evening shoot- 
ing, they heard a loud call on the opposite shore a little 
above a cove where two brooks contributed their waters 
to the Slang, and the long drawn-out call, ‘‘Sa—am—will! 
An—twine!” was presently followed by the dolorous howl 
ofadog. ‘Tf that haint ol’ Drive’s hoot, I never heard 
it,” cried Sam, his heart beats quickening at the old 
familiar voice, ‘‘an’ PU bate that ’ere’s Peltier a holler- 
in’!” and running down to the landing he stooped and 
pulled the bushes aside, and peering opt saw the unmis- 
takable, lank, clothes-out-growing form of his young 
neighbor, and sitting close beside him on the clayey bank 
Drive, with uplifted muzzle and ears drooping to his 
elbows, while his sonorous voice awakened lowland echoes 
that it had never stirred till now. 

“Allright, Peltier!” Sam answered, ‘‘I'll be over arter 
ye torights,” and called back to Antoine as he set the dug- 
out afloat, ‘‘Tll take your canew, it’s stiddier ‘n mine,” 
and in five minutes the craft ran its nose up among the 
floating rushes at Pelatiah’s feet, 

“T swan! I never thought 0’ seein’ you here yit awhile, 
but ?’'m almighty glad to,” said Sam heartily as he stepped 
ashore and grasped the hand that was stretched out to him 
a half foot beyond the shrinking coat sleeve, ‘“‘An’ you 
too, you blessed ol cuss,” as he bent down and patted the 
jubilant hound’s hooped sides with resounding slaps, and 
pulled his long silken ears, while he looked into the face 
whose furrowed, sorrowful lines were lighted with an un- 
wonted sunshine of joy. ‘‘What on airth brung you here? 
Can’t you git along ’thaout me, ye dummed ol’ critter, 
hey? Come Peltier,” cutting short the hound’s caresses, 
“sit right in wi’ your duds, if you *ve fetched any, an’ 
we ‘ll go over to the pallis an’ git supper “fore the roas’ 
beef an’ turkey an’ things gits cold, Git in here, Drive, 
an’ lay daown.” And Pelatiah stumbled up the bank, 
turning toward his friend a puzzled face as he went, and 
returned with a great half-filled carpet bag of once gorge- 
ous but now faded colors, which he handed to Sam, and 
then made another trip, bringing down this time the famous 
old Ore Bed. Sam’s eyes shone with delight when he saw 
the ponderous piece, it’s long octagonal barrel cased to the 
muzzle in the ‘‘curly maple” stock, its trimmings, hooked 
heel plate and patchbox of brass that glistened like gold 
where hand or shoulder had brightened it with wear. 

“Just ezackly what I was a wishin’ for yist’d’y,” he 
said as he laid the cherished wearon in the canoe, pillow- 
ing iton the carpet bag. ‘‘How come yetothink o’ bring- 
in’ on’t? But there! V’ll bate you never brung a bullit ner 
moulds ner lead, ’n’ taint no more use *n a club.” 

“Wall, naow, I did,” Pelatiah drawled, combing out 
his words through a broad grin, *“‘’n’ the hull three on 
‘em ’s in the v’lise,” 

“Good boy!” Sam said approvingly, ‘‘naow git right in 
an’ squa’ down right there, an’ set still, for this ere ol’ 
holler lawg hain’t quite so stiddy ’s the scaow on the mill- 
pond.” That ancient square-built vessel, as incapable of 
capsizing as of speed, was the only craft Pelatiah had 
ever boarded till now, and he took his allotted place in 
the canoe with no little trepidation, the obedient hound 
crouching trembling and whimpering behind him, Grasp- 
ing either gunwale with a firm grip he pulled lustily on 
the one which dipped the lower to right the long narrow 
boat as she backed careening from the shore, ‘Le’ go 
the sides an’ set still,” said Sam sharply, as he headed her 
for the shanty, ‘‘erless ye wanter spill the hull caboodle 
on usint’ the drink!” And Pelatiah minded, not even 
speaking, and scarcely breathing till he felt the land under 
foot again. Then regarding the Slang and letting out his 
pent-up breath with a great sigh of relief, ‘‘Whoofh!” I 
swan to man, this is the goldarndest pawnd ’t ever I see! 
Ibe dummed to dumnation *f ‘taint wussen crossin’ the 
‘Tlantic Ocean!” Then turning toward the shanty he saw 
the array of drying muskrat skins. ‘Gosh all fishhooks! 
Where d’ye git sech a snarl o’ stockin’s?” 

“Dat coats, Peltiet,” Antoine answered, now approach- 
ing and greeting the visitors, ‘‘moosrat coats. We'll trow 
*way all hees stockin. Haow you do pooty well, seh? 
Bah gosh! Abl’ll glad of it! Haow pooty well all de folkses 
up Danyis was, hein? Ma waft he pooty well, too, an’ all 
de chillens? Bah gosh! Ah’ll glad dat!” he ran on, while 
Pelatiah nodded the answers that his slow speech was 
allowed no time to give. ‘Wal, seh, Ah’ll wan’ see it 
pooty bad me. Ah’ll tink great many of ma waf an’ 
chillens.” 

“Well ye may,” said Sam, hauling up the canoe, ‘the’s 
a great many on ‘em to think on. Haow many young uns 
hev ye got, Antwine?”’ 

“Bah gosh, Sam, Ah dunno for sartin. Ah’ll ant be 
home for mos’ four week ’go! You'll have askit Peltiet!” 

“T wan’t there more’n half “n haour, *n’ I didn’t hev 
time to count ’em, so I can’t tell ye,” said Pelatiah, fore- 
stalling the question. 

‘Wal, never mind naow, we'll take ’count o’ stock some 
other time. Le’s ha’ some supper ’n’ then go a-shootin’. 
I wanter be borin’ holes in some o’ them mushrats’ heads 
with ol Ore Bed. Antwine, cook some o’? them mash 
rabbits so *s *t Peltier c’n try ’em,” Sam said, winking 
hard and covertly at the Canadian. 

*‘Maash rrrabbeet?” he said with staring eyes. ‘‘Ooh! 

*Note—I have no idea how this word, Canuck for Yankee, is 
spelled. The Abtenakis of St. Francis call a Yankee “Pastoniak.” 

robably both words mean a Bostonian. 


yas!” as he slowly comprehended, ‘‘Ah ll got some dat all 
saye up,” and slipping behind the shanty he soon re- 
appeared with three pairs of small, nicely dressed hind- 
quarters of dark-colored meat, 

Presently they were sizzling in the frying pan, and 
their savory odor was pleasant to Pelatiah’s nostrils, as to 
his ears were the bubbling of the potato kettle swung on 
its pole over the fire and the simmer of the teapot on the 
outskirts of the coals. Then when the repast was spread 
on and about the slab that served, as far as it went, as a 
table, and the three seated themselves on blocks around 
it, Sam said as a sort of grace before meat. ‘‘The man ’at 
finds fault wi’ this meal o’ victuals is like Uncle Lisher’s 
customer, too dum p’tic’lar. A feller,” he explained, as 
he helped himself to a potato and began to peel it with 
his jackknife—for now that they could be kept in the 
shanty without freezing they had potatoes—‘‘A feller 
come to Uncle Lisher onct for a pair o’ right an’ left boots. 
He wa’n’t useter makin’ nothin’ but straight boots, an’ 
when the feller come to try’em on, lo an’ behol!’! they was 
both made for one foot! The feller begin to objeck some 
to takin’ ’on ‘em, an’ Uncle Lisher he hollered so ’s ’t you 
eld a heard him half a mile, ‘Good airth an’ seas, man, 
you're too dum p’tic’lar!” 

‘Hounh!” Pelatiah snorted, ‘I haint a findin’ no fault 
wi’ your roas’ beef an’ turkey, by a jug full. This ’ere 
mash rabbit is complete eatin’, I never hearn tell on *em 
afore. It’s darker meated and kinder juicier ’n whaot 
aour rabbits be, Turn white in winter, du they?” 

“No,” Sam said, soberly, while Antoine was choking 
with suppressed laughter, and cursing ‘‘dat sacré bone 
rabbit Ah’ll swalla in ma troat.” ‘No, they’re diff’ent 
fm aour rabbits in c’nsid’able many ways. They’re pus- 
sier ‘n’ clumsier, an’ some longer tailed n’ shorter eared ’n’ 
what aourn be, ’n’ they hant turrible wet places so ’s *t ye 
can't hunt 'em wi’ dawgs, and to my notion they be better 
eatin’, as you say,” and Sam began on another quarter. 
“We'll show you haow we git ’em ‘fore you go hum. An’ 
speakin’ o’ hum, what’s the news? Everybody toll’able 
well?” 

“The? wa’n’t nobody sick as Pelatiah knowed on. 
"Hial Hamner hed a caow die, though, best one ’t he hed. 
"N’ of Gran’sir Hill, he’s kinder peaked this spring, though 
not to say sick, Braggin’ wuss ‘n ever *baout what him 
*n’ Hth’n Allen done to Ti. ’n’ crosser *n a bear with a sore 
head, M’ri Hill says.” 

“All hands busy a sugarin’, I s’pose? Putty middlin’ 
good sugar year, judgin’ fm the weather here, frosty 
nights *n’ warm days for quite a spell naow.” 

“Yes, sir, hed two three o’ the gol darndest runs ’t ever 
yesee. Couldn't scasely git away, hed to most run away, 
sap run so, but the’ was father, ’n’ Jethro, *n’ ’Niram ’n 
‘mongst’em to tend to ’t,’n’so I come, Sugar an’ surrup 
—Gol! I mos’ forgot!” and he scrambled over to his carpet 
bag and unlocking it, drew forth from its depths two 
quart bottles and a cylindrical package wrapped in a 
newspaper, ‘‘Them’s for you, Samwill,” and diving 
again into the recesses of the bag he came up with a 
larger package that diffused a garlicky odor as he tossed 
it to Antoine, ‘‘Here’s sutthin’ your womern sent ye.” 

“Onion!” Antoine shouted, tearing open the paper and 
biting one of the hot little shallots as a boy would an 
apple. ‘‘Dey can’ be no better in dis worl’.” 

“Why,” said Sam, uncorking one of the bottles, “this 
‘ere ’s maple sweet!” and then as he unrolled the package 
a dozen little scalloped cakes of sugar tumbled out on to 
the slab. ‘‘Much obleeged to ye, Peltier, for rememb’rin 
on us this way.” 

“Hoh! Ye need n’t thank me for *t. Them ’ere *lasses 
an’ sugar did n’t come aouten no trees o’ aourn. The fact 
0’ the business is, you’re beholden to trees, an’ things, ‘at 
growed on the Pur'n’t’n place, Samwill,” and (Pelatiah 
leered and winked, while Sam’s sunburned face grew 
redder with blushes, 

‘Wal, ’f we’ve go done eatin’ le’s git ready ’n’ go 
shootin’ mushrat,” he said, ,‘I’m spilin’ to pint the ol’ Ore 
Bed at’em, Haow’d ye come to bring it, Peltier? Did 
n’t hear me a wishin’ for it, did ye?” j 

**T wish to gracious I hedn’t thought on’t ner ondertook! 
My arms ’n’ shoulders aches wuss ’n rheumatiz a-luggin’ 
the pleggid ol’ ton o’ iron clearn f'm V’gennes daown 
here! But, ye see, I couldn’t get no gun nowheres—tried 
to borrer more ’n twenty-five; but they was all agoin’ to 
use ’em, er they was aout 0’ kilter, er suthin’! Then your 
folks said haow *t I might take the Ore Bed; thought I 
wouldn’t, Is’pose. They didn’t know what a dum fool I 
was, n’ I didn’t nuther; but I do naow,” and he rubbed 
his bruised shoulders and perhaps wondered as he stroked 
his aching arms if the weight of the gun had drawn them 
a little further beyond the protection of the short coat 
sleeves.” 

“Wal, I’m sorry ye hed such a job a-gettin’ it here,” 
Sam said, ‘‘but naow, Peltier, every mushrat I shoot with 
it you shall hey, an’ every one ’*t you shoot with my shot- 
gun, tu. Come, le’s be off!” 

So they went to the other side of the Slang where Pela- 
tiah, armed with Sam’s shotgun, was setashoreat a likely 
place, the others stationing themselves in the canoes near 
him. It was the young man’s luck to have the first shot. 
A muskrat broke the surface not far from him and swam 
steadily past, while Pelatiah, with a thumping of the 
heart that made his gun muzzle wobble, after a long aim 
fired. When he craned his neck, expecting to see the 
dead or struggling animal, there was only a boil of water 
encompassed. with widening rings of little waves. 

“You shot over him,” said Sam in a low voice, ‘‘you 
wanter sight an inch below the waterline, an’ a leetle 
speck ahead when they’re swimmin’ acrost ye.” 

Just then the uninjured rat came up fifteen rods to his 
right, swimming straight away. The ponderous barrel 
was slowly raised and cracked out its sharp report at the 
very instant the small mark was covered, and the musk- 
rat floated dead, gently tossed on the wavelets of his own 
wake. Sam soon had an opportunity to practice his newly 
acquired art. A rat struck out from a point above with 
the evident intention of crossing to the west side, where 
perhaps he had an appointment with some furry beauty 
of hisrace. If so, he was a faithless fellow, for Sam had 
hardly begun to sound the call before he turned and swam 
toward the siren voice, till the Ore Bed spat out at him its 
thin streak of fire, and he rolled over, feebly kicking his 
last with a bullet in his silly little brain. 

“There ’s tew for ye, Peltier,” Sam said, as he got his 
gun on end and began to reload it. ‘‘Let ’em lay where 
they be till we git through; they’re deader ’n hay.” 

Antoine had a couple of successful shots and a miss 
that set him to eursing his gun, powder and shot in turn, 


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and the muskrat who had been so impolite as not to re- 
ceive his charge, Then Sam called one within shortrange 
of Pelatiah who, carefully following the instructions given 
him, blazed away. The water boiled again when the 
muskrat had disappeared, and after watching the spot 
with mingled hope and disappointment till the troubled 
waters became quiet, and the last ripple washed the bank 
at his feet, the latter expression took full possession of 
his chop-fallen visage. ‘‘I can’t hit nothin’!’ he said, in 
a tone so melancholy that it was almost a wail. ‘‘I can’t 
hit nothin’, an’ I won't try agin—be dummed if I du!” 
Just then a dark object popped suddenly to the surface 
and lay motionless in the center of the circling ripples. 
The boy could scarcely believe his eyes when he saw that 
it was the muskrat, ‘‘dead as a hommer,” as he presently 
proclaimed. When they picked up the rat half an hour 
later, they found his jaws full of bottom weeds that he 
had grasped in his death struggle, and that had held him 
down till the buoyancy of his dead body loosened them. 
It was now grown so dark, that looking toward the 
other shore, one could not make out where trees and banks 
left off and their reflections began, save when the ripples 
of a wake, breaking on the shore, caught a glint of the dy- 
ing daylight, and divided the upper gloom and its mir- 
rowed double with a crinkled line of silver. Then they 
went to the “‘pallis,” as Sam had named it, and reviving 
the feeble fire with an armful of wood, sat chatting of 
home, trapping and hunting, till Sam remarked, ‘‘ Wal, ’s 
Unele Lisher uster say, it’s high time all honest folks was 


abed.” 
dlatuyal History. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


THE FUTURE FOR AMERICAN ORNI- 
THOLOGY. 


BY R. W. SHUFELDT, M.A.0.U., ETC. 
[Read before the Ridgway Ope pesca Club, of Chicago, Aug. 


AP RERE are a number of quite significant admissions 

in Professor Elliott Coues’s second edition of the 
“Key to North American Birds,” admissions that are 
pregnant with truth, and point with incontrovertible 
accuracy to those fields which lie in the immediate future 
and beyond, wherein the majority and far the most im- 
portant of ornithological labors of the coming generation 
of workers in this country are to be found. 

The excellent volume to which I refer is the first one 
of the kind, I believe, published in America, that fully 
appreciates these foreshadowings cast on the path of the 
future of our science, and plainly says to those who have 
given the subject a moment’s thought, that the day is 
close upon us, the sign of which is that avian taxonomy 
has well nigh received the finishing touches at the hands 
of those who rely chiefly upon the characters presented 
by the exterior of birds, and that now we must resort to 
their entire structure to settle disputed points. 

AsI say, Professor Coues, appreciating this fact," has set 
before his students a series of admirable chapters eluci- 
dating in a general way the morphology of the class. 

But these are not the admissions to which I have alluded 
in my first paragraph, though these chapters may be con- 
sidered as the fingers toso many guide-posts indicating 
the road, the choice of which leads to the solution of the 
problems contained in the admissions that are to befound 
in the bady of the work. 

In speaking of the classification of the Icteride, Profes- 
sor Coues says: ‘In fact, I know of no character that 
will relegate the bobolink and cowbird to the Icteride 
rather than to the Fringillide in the current acceptation 
of these terms.” (Key, 2d ed., p. 399.) And, again, in 
referring to the order Picarie, our author says; ‘This is 
a miscellaneous assortment (in scientific language, ‘a 
polymorphic group’) of birds of highly diversified forms, 
grouped together more because they differ from other 
birds in one way or another than on account of their re- 
semblance to one another. As commonly received, this 
order includes all the non-passerine land birds down to 
those with a cered bill (parrots and birds of prey). Hx- 
cluding the parrots, which constitute a strongly-marked 
natural group of equal value with those called orders in 
this work, the Picarie correspond to the Strisores and 
Scansores of authors; including, however, some that are 
often referred to Clamatores. (This ‘order’ Scansores, 
or Zygodactyli, containing all the birds that have the toes 
arranged in pairs, two in front and two behind (and some 
that have not), is one of the most unmitigated inflictions 
that ornithology has suffered; it is as thoroughly unnatural 
as the divisions of my artificial Key to one genera.) I 
have no faith whatever in the integrity of any such group- 
ing as Picwrice implies; but if I should break up this con- 
ventional assemblage 1 should not know what to do with 
the fragments, not being prepared to follow Garrod to the 
length of a classification of birds based primarily upon 
the condition of certain muscles of the leg, and knowing 
of no available alternative.” (Loe. cit., pp. 444-45.) 

Of the alternative we will speak later, but the two ex- 
amples quoted are fair specimens of the dilemma in which 
Dr. Goues found himself when this ‘‘Key” appeared in 
1884, and he expresses himself in similar language, when 
he comes to deal with the taxonomy of the sub-family 
Aphrizine, the family Ampelide, many of the ‘‘water 
birds,” and indeed the state of affairs to which I allude 
crops out here and there throughout the whole work. 

No doubt the Check List of the American Ornithologists’ 
Union represents in its classification of our avifauna the 
acme of refinement to which this subject and the nomen- 
clature can be brought through the means of long and 
careful study of the external topography of birds, and the 
exhaustive sifting of synonymy. But we are not to rest 
here, for the researches of anatomists and paleontologists 
during the past twenty-five years have abundantly de- 
monstrated for us the fact that birds have a clear history 
in geologic times, and that our American representatives 
of this now isolated group are linked on every hand with 
forms that are found all over the world, It is rarely the 
case that an ornithotomist makes an investigation of the 
entire structure of some bird, holding a questionable 
position in which it has provisionally been placed by 
systematists, that an unexpected and helpful ray of light 
is not let in upon the subject, and our eyes opened to its 
affinities. The labors of Huxley, Nitzsch, Garrod and 


Forbes, all are telling examples of this. For years past 
we have almost universally regarded the swifts and hum- 
ming birds as nearly related groups, but quite recently | 


my anatomical studies have convinced me that this sur- 
mise has being resting exclusively upon the fact that both 
of these types happen to have short humeri, and asternum 
which is unfenestrated and with an entire posterior 
margin, z, €., not notched, as we find it in the Passeres, 
But as I say in a paper upon this subject in the Proceed- 
ings of the Zoological Society of London, such classifica- 
tion might be applied with equal justice to a mole and 
the duckbill of the East Indies. Essentially, they are 
widely different in all other points of structure, asare our 
humming birds and swifts. I have by meat the present 
writing a large number of unpublished drawings and 
MSS. of our birds, showing how nicely some of these 
little differences in structure can be brought into play in 
our classification of the class. 

In other words then, and I offer it as the alternative 
required by Dr. Coues in his classification of the Maero- 
chires and elsewhere, the day is now with us when we 
must more fully recognize the pregnancy of the remark 
of a wise British ornithologist, Alfred Newton, who has 
said there is more to the pursuit of ornithology than the 
mere ‘‘shooting and skinning of birds, and then throwing 
away their characters.” 

Tt must not be thought from this that lin any way 
undervalue the important labors of the ornithologist, but 
I do fully believe with Professor W. K. Parker, that 
‘modern zoologists, when at fault with their taxonomy, 
not knowing where to place some perplexing specimen 
or type, begin to look to the working morphologist for 
counsel and help in their difficulties. 

“These workers are merely separated for conscience’ 
sake: a thorough zoologist finds no time for embryology; 
an embryologist is most grateful to the skilled and ac- 
complished classifier who arranges the yarious members 
of each faunal group ready to his hand, 

‘‘Hach kind of laborer has the greatest need of the re- 
sults brought out by the other: the patient dissector waits 
for the treasures supplied him by the more mercurial 
taxonomist; whilst he, in turn, profits by the work of one 
to whom a single type may serve for the labor of a year 
or more, yet both are learning to look beneath the surface 
of things, a growing knowledge of the types showing 
both that close kinship is often marked by great difference 
in outward form, and that it is easy to be beguiled by the 
external likeness of forms—isomorphic, indeed, but far 
apart zoologically. Nevertheless, on the whole, the keen 
eye of the zoological expert seldom errs in the grouping 
of forms, even by their outward characters alone; but 
there are types that will baffle all their skill; and then 
other counsel has to be called in. 

“Embryology, howeyer, does not exist as a hand maid 
to zoology; its aims are higher by far than that; and as for 
the zoologists proper, they exist for themorphologists and 
not the morphologists for them, The familiar term ‘zy- 
godactyle’ for birds with a certain form of foot, has been 
very useful, and yet how muchignoranceitmay be made 
to hide! It seems to be something when one knows that 
a certain bird belongs to that group; and yet a cuckoo, a 
parrot and a woodpecker come none the nearer to each 
other zoologically by the possession of that kind of foot.”* 

Now advocating as Ido that the most extensive work 
ahead of ornithologists in this country at the present time 
and in the future lies in the direction of exhaustive stud- 
ies of the structure of our birds, how dol expect that such 
researches can best be furthered, and substantial progress 
be made? In the first place, even those among us who 
have the time and are making careful collections of the 
skins of American birds can accomplish a great deal. Be- 
fore the bodies of their specimens are thrown away it 
takes but little additional labor to accurately record in 
the field notebook of the collector certain points noticed 
about it, such as accurately counting the vertebree and 
the ribs, noting thé form of the sternum or in the last in- 
stance, better still preserving it entire. Then very often 
we kill a lot of birds which by some unforeseen circum- 
stance we are prevented from skinning. Now instead of 
allowing these to become partially spoiled and then throw- 
ing them away it is a very easy matter to throw them at 
once into a jar of strong alcohol, and properly tag them 
at our convenience. Such specimens are of the highest 
value to the morphologist and could be sent to people en- 
gaged continually in that line or to some large museum 
for distribution. Most museums would be very glad to 
exchange them for some of their duplicate skins. It is 
absolutely astounding sometimes the terrible paucity that 
exists of such material even in the larger institutions of 
this country. Not long ago when standing in need of 
certain alcoholic specimens of birds, I made efforts in the 
most promising direction to secure such common forms 
as our own whip-poor-wills, a trogan, and indeed many 
of our most abundant types, but utterly failed in nearly 
all cases. They were not in the collections. 

At the founding of the American Ornithologists’ Union, 
I was appointed to write an exhaustive memoir upon 
Chameea fasciata, and if possible throw some light upon 
its probable position in the system, and notwithstanding 
I accepted that task and have tried a number of times to 
secure a full series of specimens for the purpose, up to 
the present writing I have not a single aleoholic specimen 
of that form in my possession. So far as I know, orni- 
thologists are at this moment absolutely ignorant of the 
true affinities of this bird, and many others of our 
avifauna stand in the same case, ' P 

Ornithologists might with very little care add in still 
other directions to this all important study of morphology 
—for studies and observations upon the pteryloses of 
birds, for example, are easily made, and when system- 
atically done are of the highest value. _ 

As time rolls by there certainly will arise among us re- 
cruits to this all-important line of research in the science 
of ornithology of the future. To these I have but one 
word to say, and that is, if your studies are undertaken 
with a view of being of any permanent assistance to cor- 
rect taxonomy, donot commit a far too common error of 
placing too much reliance upon any single set of charac- 
ters. The skeleton, of course, has always taken a very 
prominent position as furnishing valuable characters to 
taxonomists, but in many instances it can be shown that 
to properly interpret it the aid of the other parts must be 
invoked. 

Indeed, when the material admits of it, we should rest 
at nothing short of a complete description of the economy 


*wW.K. Parker, Transactions of the Linnean Society. On the 
Morphology of the skull in the woodpeckers. Read April 2, 1874. 


| comparative. 


of the form under our consideration. Then, it almost 
goes without the saying, to render these observations of 
the greatest use they should be made, as far as possible, 
é By this I mean we should compare, detail 
by detail, the structure of our subject, with the corre- 
sponding parts of all the forms within our reach that are 
known to be more or less nearly related to it. 

Then again there is much to be done in the future in 
our larger universities and scientific institutions in the 
way of placing on exhibition full collections of our birds 
for the entire extent of our territories. Such exhibitions 
—and I know of no complete one in this country at the 
present time—should contain none but the very choicest 
specimens, and these mounted by the most approved 
methods and in attitudes most commonly assumed by the 
birds themselves, 

A collection of this sort should be arranged in some 


| appropriate way by means of which the bird’s structure, 


its geographical distribution, and its position in the sys- 
tem, as far as known, could be taken in at a glance by the 
student. One such complete exhibition, at least, in this 
country would be a great boon to ornithologists, and 
surely it presents a field for future work, as the day isnot 
far distant when more than one of our larye universities 
can afford such an addition to their museums. 


TWO BIRD LISTS. 


A Revised List of the Birds of Massachusetts.—In 1864, 
Mr, J. A. Allen published in the Proceedings of the Essex 
Institute a ‘‘Catalogue of the Birds found at Springfield, 
Mass., with Notes on their Migration, Habits, etc., to- 
gether with a List of those Birds found in the State not 
yet observed at Springfield.” I 1870 he published in the 
American Natwralist “Notes on some of the Rarer Birds 
of Massachusetts,” and in 1878, in the Bulletin of the 
Essex Institute ‘‘A List of the Birds of Massachusetts 
with Annotations.” In the Bulletin of the American 
Museum of Natural History, July, 1886, Mr. Allen brings 
down to date our knowledge of this subject in a ‘‘Revised 
List of the Birds of Massachusetts.” As we should ex- 
pect from Mr, Allen’s knowledge on the subject, and the 
thoroughness with which all his work is done, the present 
list is a model of its kind. The notes on the species are 
in many instances very full, and in all cases of unusual 
occurrences references are given. 

The number of species fully authenticated as birds of 
the State is 340, Fourspecies, the great auk, the whooping 
and sandhill cranes and wild turkey are given as extirpated, 
and to these may, perhaps, be added the prairie hen and 
Labrador duck, There are 19 species which may be con- 
sidered as of probable occurrence. About 142 species are 
known to breed within the State. The extremely rare or 
accidental visitors number 79, and there are four intro- 
duced species, one of which, the European quail, has 
probably not survived. 


Birds of Chatauqua County.—This is a reprint of a 
paper, by Mr. John M. Edson, read before the Chatau- 
qua Society of Natural History and Natural Science at its 
semi-annual meeting held in Jamestown, Jan. 29, 188), 
Tt purports to be no more than a list of the birds which 
have actually come under the observation of the author 
in his rambles through the fields and forests of the county 
during several years past. One hundred and fifty species 
are enumerated, including, no doubt, most of the com- 
moner birds of the region. The annotations of the list 
are very meager, and often consist of little more than the 
words “rare,” ‘‘common” and ‘“‘not uncommon,” 

The quail is given as now extinct, though formerly 
found in the county, and the wild turkey is said to have 
been met with occasionally by the early inhabitants, but 
was never, in Mr. Edson’s opinion, very common. The 
proofs of this publication do not appear to have been read 
at all, and the whole publication is very slovenly, ama- 
teurish, and from an ornithological point of view unsat- 
isfactory. 


To Get Rw or Mores.—All dwellers in the country 
who have lawns which they try to keep in good order, are 
familiar with the damage done to such smoothly shaven 
turf by moles. Their ronways and hillocks do perhaps no 
actual damage, but are very unsightly, and for that reason 
the gardener pursues the mole very energetically, if also 
unsuccessfully. Traps may catch a few of the moles but 
will not wholly abate the nuisance. A simple plan, and 
one which has recently been tried by a correspondent with 
entire success, is to drive away the animals by the use of 
the castor bean. A hole is made in the burrow or runway 
at either end and in the middle, and half a dozen of the 
beans dropped into it. The moles disappear. This, at 
least, has been the case in several instances which have 
recently come under our observation. Why they go, or 
whither, we do not know, but the experiment is so sinple 
and so inexpensive that each person who desires to try it, 
can do so for himself, Weshould be glad to hear with 
what results. 


A Srrixking Merror.—About 9 o’clock on the evening 
of last Friday, August 20, a remarkable meteor was seen 
in the vicinity of this city, It is described by one observer 
as being as large as the full moon, and by another as the 
size of a bushel basket, When first observed it was nearly 
in the zenith and its course seemed southeast, Its motion 
was not so rapid but that there was time to remark upon 
its brilliancy and size before it disappeared. After pass- 
ing over perhaps 5) degrees of the sky from northwest to 
southeast, the meteor burst, throwing out fiery particles 
and then disappeared, but a very perceptible train of light 
marked the course which it had pursued through the 
heavens. The light which the meteor gave was very 
brilliant, so much so that some of those who saw it re- 
marked that one could read a newspaper by it. The 
meteor was seen in the muppet part of New York city and 
also on Long Island near Sayville. 


IMPORTED GAME BIRDS ON THE PACIFIC Coast.—Smith- | 


sonian Institution, Aug. 18,—Editor Forest and Stream: 
T am desirous of obtaining full information respecting the 
introduction and naturalization of Japanese or Chinese 
pheasants (or any other foreign game birds) in California, 
Oregon and Washington Territory. I wish particularly 
to ascertain the particular™species which have become 
naturalized and the localities where they are found,— 
RopertT RipGway. 


Forest and Stream Fables. 


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A CLIMB FOR SHEEP. 


ypegeces RANCH, Wyoming, July 14,—We have 
been up in this neighborhood five days, like it very 
touch, and expect to find game very plentiful this fall. 
Marquett’s Ranch is about sixty miles east of the National 
Park, on a beautiful little trout stream. This will be our 
headquarters until we go to the Park, which will be in 
about two weeks. Then the flies will not bother the 
horses to amount to anything. After we come from the 
Park we expect to move up the South Fork of the Stink- 
ing Water River about twenty-five miles, to a beautiful 
camping ground. We have been up there on horseback, 
and saw plenty of bear, elk, deer, antelope and beaver 
signs. When I say plenty I don’t mean that we can kill 
any amount of game, but with hard work we can get 
what few I care for as specimens. The cattle have driven 
all the game out of the country, or into the heart of the 
mountains where one cannot find them. But in the 
fall the heavy snows driye the game down into the 
valleys below, and they are said to winter in the valley 
we are about to move into, so I think before long I will 
write you we are being paid for our hard, long trip. 

The spot we have decided upon for our camping ground 
on the banks of the Stinking Water is in a lovely grove 
of cottonwood trees, with meadow over a mile long, the 
grass knee high for our horses, 

There are plenty of large trout in all the streams. On 
Rock Creek I caught seventeen fine fish in about one hour. 
We are trying to dry fish, the same as we would meat of 
any kind; had some dried trout for breakfast; but I pre- 
fer mine fresh from the creek, They are fine, and every 
meal I eat of them I think how dearly I would love to be 
able to send some to the folks at home and have them re- 
main as fresh and nice as when first taken. 

I went out after supper last night to get some meat and 
succeeded in killing another antelope, Mr, Frost killed 
two deer and Jessie killed two niceantelope. During the 
five days we have been here he has killed three antelope 
and Ihave got the same number, so considering how 
little I have hunted that game, I think I have done well, 
for they are the hardest game to get of any kind. 

Tthink I will take a trip up in the mountains to-mor- 
row or next day and try my luck on mountain sheep. <A 
nice sheep head will bother me more than:anything else 
to get, for the sheep are high up in the mountains, among 
rocks and cliffs, where it is very difficult to get at them, 

But it is now a quarter to 9 o’clock, and as I am burn- 
ing another man’s oil, I had better stop, 

July 15,—Well, I have light now that costs me nothing, 
save a blistered nose now and then. Jessie and Mr. Frost 
have just come in from a hunt and have brought three 
antelope with them. We get plenty of meat. This noon 
we had for dinner trout, pork, venison, potatoes, graham 
gems, white bread, blackberries and cream, coffee, milk 
and pure spring water. What do you think of that for a 
bill of fare out here in the wilds? And everything tastes 
so good that I eat four times as much as I would at home. 

uly 18.—On the 16th I started early up the mountains, 
the tops of which are about twelve miles from our camp, 
to see what signs of game I couldfind. Thad six or seven 
hours of hard work, for it is terrible toil climbing the 
mountains; the air isso light that it makes it very diffi- 
cult to breathe. After toiling a half day to the summit I 
was rewarded for the exertion by seeing a band of moun- 
tain sheep, fivein number. After scrambling about over 
rocks I succeeded in getting ashot at them, but only broke 
a hindleg of avery large ram; he disappeared around a 
sharp curve in the mountains. Iwasaboutto get up from 
behind the rock I had hidden behind, and was mourning 
over my bad luck, when I saw the old fellow’s head peak- 
ing around the edge of the cliff he had just disappeared 
behind. My gun was ready in an instant and at the crack 
of thé gun the whole band came running out in full view 
of me. Isaw that one was hit in the leg, so I opened fire 
on him and hit my mark twice, as he went scrambling 
over the rocks, he soon had to give up and I knew he was 
my meat; and what was more I was sure of a very fine 
specimen to mount, for I could see that his horns were 
very large. But when I got to him what was my disap- 
pointment to find a large piece broken out of hisleft horn. 
Hie would weigh about 200Ibs., a very large sheep. After 
Thad dressed and quartered him I happend to look over to 
where 1 had shot at the one which had showed its head, 
and I was delightfully surprised to see another sheep 
lying dead with a bullet through his neck. After I had 
dressed this one too, I shouldered his head, which was a 
very fine one, and started for camp. 

A tramp of twelve milesto make in a mountainous country 
from sunset to dark was not a very pleasant thing to think 
of; but I was in a happy state of mind, for I had done 
good shooting and killed a sheep, and had the long-desired 
trophy. I started down the mountain with the head 
hanging over my shoulder, and every step stuck the sharp 
points into my back about a foot, more or less. That 
would not do. I wrapped the hide around my gun, tied 
it there, and by slinging it over my shoulder found I 
could carry the whole thing very easily. I had gone two 
or three miles in that way, with no accident save the 
usual falls a person gets in this country, and was going 
along with my head bent down to help me in carrying my 
Joad, thinking of how proud I would be when I had the 
head mounted and wondering what you would think to 
see me as I was then, covered from head to foot with 
blood and hair. Thus revolving in my mind nothing but 
pleasant things, as I came around a little bunch of pines 
1 looked to see what direction to take for camp, for it was 
fast growing dark and I wanted to be sure and get my 
bearing exactly. AsTraised my eyes from the ground I 
was a little startled to see a bear of formidable aspect 
standing in my path not more than fifteen paces off. With 
my gun tied up in the hide, I was in a nice fix for 
him to tackle me, and he had anotion to do it, for he 
rose on his hindlegs and stood waiting to see what I was 

going todo. It took about one slash of my knife to cut 
the string that bound the gun and hide together; and then 
recollecting I had emptied my gun at the sheep I threw 
more cartridges into the magazine and was ready for 
bruin; but he had concluded to move camp, Just as I 
got my knife back in my belt and my gun cocked, he 
disappeared in the thick brush and Isaw him no more. 


‘The encounter had caused no little alarm; I had the fresh 


tit tae 


meat with me and he had perhaps some intention of secur- 
ing it, I don’t know how it would have ended; whether 
I should haye retreated and given up the meat, or moved 
forward with another feather in my cap. It suited me 
well enough just as it turned out; but if he had remained 
& moment longer I should have shot at him. I reached 
camp long after dark and was about as tired as I ever 
care to get again. 

Yesterday Mr. Frost and I worked all day long going 
after the meat of the sheep. To-day I have worked as 
hard trying to get rid of it. It tastes very much like 
tame mutton, but is much better if amythine. 

July 21.—Mr. Frost killed two bears last Monday; and 
yesterday I shot another nice buck antelope. The head 
1 intend to save for mounting. ELLIOTT, 


MAINE DEER. 


fi Laas is rare sport for the still-hunter in the Maine 

woods this fall, Deer are plenty, is heard in every 
direction; but how really plenty has not yet been fully told. 
Seeing a deer is an item, and the Maine newspapers get 
hold of such items. From not very careful scanning of 
such papers I have picked up a record of nearly 100 deer, 
alréady seen since the spring opened. This is probably 
not one half the number that has actually been seen, and 
when it comes to be considered that but a few of the deer 
in the forests are ever seen at all, it begins to appear how 
numerous these animals have actually become in the 
Pine Tree State. A gentleman recently returned from a 
fishing trip to the Diamonds, in the Magalloway section, 
says that one of the first and most agreeable sights which 
greeted his eyes was that of a deer feeding in the edge 
of the lake in broad daylight, After that they were seen 
almost every day. It was the rule to point out the deer 
feeding to every new comer. The Industrial Journal, 
published at Bangor, Me., says that reports from differ- 
ent sections agree that deer are more plenty in that State 
than for many years past. This is true in the recollection 
of all the residents of that State who have given the sub- 
ject any attention. Twenty years ago the seeing of a 
deer in Maine was a rare occurrence; to-day hundreds are 
seen in a single season. What has caused the change? 
That question has been answered many times in the 
FOREST AND STREAM; it does not need repetition just here. 
The deer are seen nearer the settlements than ever before, 
and what is the reason? The dreaded enemy, the hound, 
is no longer allowed to pursue him to destruction or drive 
him into the depths of the forest. Is this an argument 
in favor of hounding? 

But while the deer are thus notably plenty near the set- 
tlements, they are also just as abundant in the deep for- 
ests. Their signs were never so numerous before. So 
say those who have been there on fishing trips and other- 
wise. Another Maine paper speaks of a most noted deer 
range in the vicinity of Nicatous Lake. It says that re- 
cently James West and wife, while canoeing from Nica- 
tous Lake into Gasabeus stream and up the stream, saw 
twelve deer in one forenoon. The celebrated J. Darling, 
of Lowell, in that State, is reported to have seen eighteen 
deer on a trip to Gasabeus stream. “Again, a Mr, Merrick, 
a somewhat noted bear hunter, is said to have seen seyen 
deer at one time in Nicatous Lake. From the region of 
Tim and Seven ponds come reports of deer just as plenty. 
Now the full size of all these reports may be too strong, 
but at least deer are wonderfully plenty in Maine. Even 
the vacation secribblers have made this subject a part of 
their theme, and if they had stopped with the simple an- 
nouncement that the deer were plenty, they would have 
done no harm. But when they reconimend the changing 
of the game laws of that State so that the deer may again 
be destroyed, then it is time to protest. 

But would that the simple statement that there is an 
abundance of deer in Maine were all there is to be told. 


|Would that the law,dhe strong arm of which is the very 


bone and sinew that has laid a wall around the deer dur- 
ing the breeding season till they have begun to be plenty, 
was respected as it should be! Positive evidence is not at 
hand that the sons of the rich, spending vacations in the 
Maine woods, have broken the law and been guilty of 
jack-shooting in June and July this year. Weresuch evi- 
dence in the possession of the writer, the guilty parties, if 
this reach their eyes, may rest assured it would be used 
for all itis worth. But the fresh blood on the stones lin- 
ing the shores of a pond and the hairs of a deer on the log 
over which it was drawn tell a good deal of a story. A 
party of young men in a camp not far away were about 
the only persons who could have reached that pond at the 
time. Were they paddled up to a deer and did they shoot 
it? The guide who was with them knows, but he will not 
divulge. But there was one tongue, innocent as nature 
made it, that money could not stop. And I wonder those 
young men don’t hear its pitiful tones even to-day. The 
little fawn bleating at night—each night fainter and 
fainter—told that the mother doe had fallen and that the 
fount from which it had drank since its birth was forever 
stopped, Stopped for what? Stopped because the sons 
of some rich men desired to killadeer, A noble deed 
surely! They have come back to the city and bragged of 
it, A ferocious buck, with branching horns! And the 
little fools—smaller in true manliness and kindliness than 
in bodily stature—did not know that the bucks have no 
horns in the summer time. 

The above is only a single case. I fear that there are 
more than one of them. The circumstances are actual, 
the deer was shot. It was a doe, for its remains were 
found in the pond. The bleating of the fawn at night- 
fall is also actual. Yet Mr. Leander Richardson, of New 
York, ina letter tothe Boston Herald, advocates the 
shooting of deer in the summer season, and asks that the 
laws of Maine be so modified as to permit of that practice, 
Ishe a reasonable man? Is he a sportsman of a true 
heart? Then he has made one grand mistake, But this 
is not all thatis going oninthe Pine Tree State. The 
shooting of deer in close season, when it is so clear that 
the establishment of a close season has worked such won- 
ders in their increase, is not the only peculiar feature re- 
garding the enforcement of the admirable game laws of 
that State. There isan attempt being made to create 
sympathy for those noted “Shackers.” Tried and con- 
victed, not only of killing deer out of season, but of arson 
as well; the burning of the buildings of one of the game 
wardens, A most graphic account was published in the 
FOREST AND STREAM, from the pen of Dr, 8, B. Hunter, 
last winter. The crime was confessed by one of the 
criminals implicating the rest. But yet there is an influ- 
ence which is anxious that these criminals go free. The 


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Lewiston, Me., Jowrnal publishes a senseless article from 
the pen of a correspondent, written evidently for the 
purpose of making the notorious ‘‘Shackers” martyrs. 

There is a reckless element in Maine which desires to 
see her game laws stripped from her statute books, and 
this element has for its foster the Boston and New York 
vacationist, and the blood-and-thunder-story-reading boy, 
whose father happens to have money sufficient to indulge 
his hopeful in a trip to the Maine woods. The Maine hotel 
keeper is also in the scheme, at heart, though he is legs 
open in his avowal. Why, only the other day a couple of 
mere boys got off the train at Winthrop, Me., armed to 
the very teeth. They had rifles and pistols, and their 
belts were stuck full of cartridges, and each ornamented 
with a hunting knife. They were going to hunt in the 
vicinity of the town, a town for many years settled and 
affording about as good an opportunity for hunting, sup- 
posing it to have been in the open season for any sort of 
game, as would the city of Saratoga. A couple of young 
men left Orange, N. J., the other day for the Maine 
woods, and I am told that they carried all the firearms 
that a trip to the Rocky Mountains would require. They 
also announced before they started that they intended to 
shoot every thing they saw, and ‘“‘d—n the game laws.” 
Well, some watch will be kept on those fellows. They 
may go to Maine in the open season, hereafter, that is if 
they do not fear an arrest for what they have already 
done. There is a good deal of brag and bluster, but a 
single dose of game warden, with a chance of going to a 
Maine jail till Dad arrives with the money to help them 
out, generally brings the greatest shootist to terms. 

x, Y. Z. 


A BUNDLE OF BEAR YARNS. 


HAVE often heard old lumbermen who had been 
brought up in the wilds of New Brunswick, and had 
not been free from the odor of pine gum six years of their 
three score and ten, say that they never saw a liye, free, 
wild bear in their lives. Ihave yet, before reaching half 
that age, time to accomplish much good or evil, and I am 
as familiar with the form of bruin in his native woods as 
Tam with the appearance of the cows in my father’s pas- 
ture. Some men, apparently not endowed by nature with 
any peculiar gifts, harvest ten-dollar bills at every turn- 
ing, while others, none the more favored naturally, seem 
to be blessed by frequent sights of bears. And yet hun- 
dreds argue that there is no such a thing as “‘luck.” 

When about six years of age, was on an old wood 
road a hundred yards from my father, and concealed 
from his view by a turning in the road, when a large 
black animal crossed the road in front of me, simply 
deigning to cast in my direction a sneaking sidelong 
glance. I thought it was a big dog of bad repute owned 
by one of our neighbors, and it wasseveral years after be- 
fore I knew that on that day I had seen my first bear. 
AsI grewin years and stature, if not in wisdom, it be- 
came a cherished ambition to kill one; and a story re- 
cently published in this paper reminds me of my only ex- 
perience in that line, I put an ounce spherical ball into 
the head of a trapped bear just below the inner corner of 
the left eye, and it came out of the back of his neck on 
one side of the spine. He dropped but came to his feet 
with the quickness of lightning. ‘‘Across his brow his 
hand he drew, from blood and mist to clear his sight,” 
and then he came for us literally “‘with blood in his eye.” 
His vigor was in no way diminished by the time we had 
reloaded our single muzzleloader, and had he been free 
he could haye chewed up the entire audience, Robinson 
Gardiner put a bullet in about an inch above the other 
and he sank dead withoutastrugele. Thesecond touched 
the brain, the first didn’t. 

The unscientific ease with which some healthy speci- 
mens have lately been secured, has considerably dimin- 
ished the longing to slaughter one free and untrammelled, . 
on his native heath or huckleberry barren; and I have 
concluded that the mere killing of a bear is no great feat 
after all. 

In the summer of ’83 the residents of the eastern side 
of Salmon River, turned out en masse to give a sort of 
matinee ‘‘benefit” to. an old sheep-pen depopulator. He 
was in a block of woods adjacent to the river, and asa 
lumberman would say, “‘they quickly ran a boom around 
him.” But bruin knew a trick worth two of that. Like 
Horatius Coeles, he saw the foe blocking all the avenues 
of escape behind, the river in front, and probable safety on 
the otherside, Hehad the advantage of the Roman hero, 
in not being. encumbered with any harness; and he showed 
slightly better judgment, though perhaps less valour, in 
not fooling away any time in making speeches. So he 
plunged in to swim over amid a shower of lead like 
that among which the patriotic artist depicts Commo- 
dore Perry during his progress towards another vessel 
after the sinking of his flagship in the celebrated Put-in- 
Bay conflict. But there was one factor in the result 
which the bear hadn’t considered. In midstream the 
schooner Watchman, Capt. Humphries, bore down upon 
him. In the bow chains stood the captain with determi- 
nation plainly visible in his countenance and a pickaroon 
in his hand. The vessel was laid alongside, the sharp 
steel went deep into bruin’s brain, a fall was run down, 
he was hoisted on board, taken to the warf at Chipman, 
where G, G. King, M. P., took the deposition of the master; 
the captain pocketed $3.00 bounty and shipped the carcass 
home by steamer next morning. 

All the bears I ever saw, save one, seemed to be pos- 
sessed of a modest, retiring disposition, as if they would 
object to notoriety being suddenly thrust on them, and 
had a decided repugnance to forming any close acquaint- 
ance with a man, without some knowledge of his past 
character and present intentions; in short, they seemed 
to have adopted the maxim, ‘‘Live and let live.” So 
sublime was the impudence of that exception, that per- 
haps the story is worth repeating: One Sunday in Oeto- 
ber, 1871, with a companion, I left a house on Grand 
Lake to go to a point on the Washadunoak, about eight 
miles distant. Five miles of the read led through an 
almost unbroken forest. Two miles from Grand Lake is 
a little hollow, the drainage of which is very imperfect; 
and as a consequence, the turnpike portion of the road 
(about 12ft. wide) ran through a pond, about 9ft, wide on 
either side of the road. The night, to use the words of 
my companion, ‘‘was dark as the inside of a nigger’s 
pocket.” We were walking briskly along near the mid- 
dle of the road at the place described, talking and Jaugh- 
ing, when a great black mass arose within three feet of 
us, giving vent to a snarl that chilled the blood to my 


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toes. We cleared the right hand pond at one standing 
jump, and stood there quietly, and saw bruin pick his 
way gingerly through the other, as if ignorant of its 
depth and averse to wetting his feet, his form showing 
quite plainly against the water, Upon examination by 
daylight his track showed him to have been a ‘‘whopper.” 
_ Lest some athlete dispute the correctness of the figures 
in the above jump, I wish to leaye on record the follow- 
ing challenge: Give me a bear—a good, savage, wild one 
to stimulate me—and I will back myself for one single 
standing jump against any unstimulated man in the 
world. Stake to be a year’s subscription to FOREST AND 
STREAM, Match to take place here. The acceptor of the 
challenge to find the bear. 

The companion mentioned above is now a grocery clerk 
on Summer street, Lynn, Mass., and I will wager that he 
never got over the counter with so much agility as he dis- 
played in leaping that pond. 

About seven years ago a large bear operated about five 
miles from where I write, and one evening killed a sheep 
in a lane 150yds. from the house of the owner. But one 
house in the neighborhood boasted an arsenal (a handy 
double 14 and a single 16), and the ‘‘shootists” of this ranch 
were two boys, Tony and Fred, aged sixteen and fourteen. 
Tony was a large, active fellow, somewhat given to blow; 
the younger was undersized and unassuming. Jake, a 
son of the losing sheep owner, laid his trouble before this 
household, and it was agreed that the three boys should 
waylay and shoot the depredator when he should come 
back to the bait next evening, as he was sure to do, 
Tony, in his generosity, fitted Jake out with the 16, and 
Fred had to be content with a neighbor’s old converted 
musket, having a bore like a mortar. It had been re- 
stocked when an axe and jack-knife were the only ayail- 
able tools, and could have been worshipped without 
violating the first commandment, inasmuch as it was not 
in the shape of anything ‘‘in the heavens above or on the 
earth beneath or in the waters under the earth.” On 
their way to the scene of the coming tragedy the elder 
boys were pointing their guns at every rock and wishing 
it were the bear; the younger, burdened by his Revolu- 
tionary relic, walked meekly along with never a word, 
About midnight the country was aroused by a deafening 
uproar, consisting of the amalgamated four reports of 
guns and the snarl of a badly wounded bear, The sheep 
owner rushed to the spot with a lantern, but discreetly 
avoided going too near before the guns were reloaded, ere 
which time the bear got away tothe bush. He lefta broad 
trail of blood, and had charged toward the spot where the 
boys lay, knocking down the panel of fence next the one 
behind which they were concealed. 

Tony and Jake were jubilant—they were the heroes of 
the hour, and could tell you to an inch where they placed 
their bullets. The next day two 14 balls and a16 were 
eut out of the cedar rail next to the ‘‘rider” of the fence, 
too high to hurt a bear, unless he were on the wing. 
Some one asked Fred where he thoughthe aimed, ‘‘Don’t 
know—somewhere about his provision sack.” 

Speaking of watching for a bear reminds me of an ex- 
perience of my own, dating 1870. There was a bear 
abroad in the land. He was a bold and bare-faced. bear, 
who would bear off sheep when barely out of sight of their 
owners. Charley McKennelly and I were the only per- 
sons in the vicinity who owned or tampered with fire- 
arms. One evening upon my return from a very success- 
ful pigeon shoot (from nature’s trap—the buckwheat 
fields) I found that a neighbor’s son had caught the 
bear in the act of killing one of our sheep, and Charley 
was awaiting my return that we might watch forhim. I 
was armed with a double 20, Charley with a single 16 
and a bowie, and to quote John Marshall, ‘‘all of ’em darn 
well loaded with single ball.” There was a stump heap 
thirty feet from the carcass, and we tunnelled it out fora 
blind. A bear usually visits a bait about dark, midnight, 
or daybreak, but on the first evening we had no manifesta- 
tions of the near presence of the one we wereatter. Yet, 
T will never forget how I mistook my heart beats for foot- 
falls, how I strained my eyes to see out into the starlit 
night, and the bracing and stringing of nerves at the 
slightest crackling in the brush. We took turns watching 
the bait, a grasp of the arm signifying a desire to be 
relieved, and a tap on the shoulder to mean “‘bear’s here,” 
Just after dark on the second evening I got the expected 
tap, bub with it came the snap of the cap on Mac’s gun as 
she missed fire. A hare could not haye exceeded that 
bear in the speed of his getting away. 

Mac acknowledged that he had deadly aim on the bear 
before giving me the signal, and I was chagrined to say 
the least. We watched all the next night and no bear. 
Neither of us having slept for three nights, we were 
nearly used up, and Mac said he would watch no longer. 
But those who know me will cheerfully testify to the 
fact that a prominent feature in my characterisa dogged 
perseverance—a half brother to obstinacy. Iwas bound 
to have an interview with that bear. John Keast, a lad 
two years older than myself, fitted out with Mae’s gun, 
consented to bear me company, and I tried itagain. One 
o'clock A. M. and no bear. I felt that I must soon yield 
to the influence of the drowsy god, SoIsaid, ‘Jack, I 
can’t keep awake; should the bear come during the next 
two hours you can’t miss him at 30ft,, and Pll come in at 
the finish; at the end of that time wake me.” When I 
awoke the sun had been up fifteen minutes, Jack lay 
snoring by my side, and the sheep, where was it? I rubbed 
my eyes and looked again, but saw nothing save a few 
“fragmentary scraps’ of bones and wool. Bruin had 
eaten the sheep and crunched the bones within a biscuit’s 
throw of us. I did not give vent to any particular ‘‘feel- 
ings”—I would have needed a throat the size of a barrel. 
My yocabulary was painfully meager, too, for my lips 
had never been contaminated with anything akin to a 
‘ouss word.” I hada choking sensation that has ap- 
peared in a lesser degree a few times since, and a longing 
to get out from there as soon as possible. 

Tam not afraid of a bear, perhaps because familiarity 
breeds contempt—a snake startles me far more. I once 
heard of a boy who, as evidence that he was not afraid ot 
work, introduced the fact that he had ‘lain down and 
slept by it?’ andif this testimony be voted good, I can 
fairly bring forward the last story to show that fear of a 
bear has no place in my being. L. I. FLOWER. 

Jr=msnG, N. B. 


Lancoun, Del., Aug. 16.—The propect for quail here in. 
Sussex county is good, also for rabbits and wood ducks.— 
W. R. 


Forest and Stream Fables, 


TARGET TESTS. , 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The target record as published in ForEsT AND STREAM 
of Aug. 19 is truly remarkable. The gun mentioned 
makes patterns as follows, using 44drs. King’s quick- 
shot powder, and lioz. Tatham’s chilled No. 5 shot. 
Three successive targets in 30in, arch at 40yds., count 
539, 498 and 490, an average of 509, With No, 7 (Tath- 
am’s, I suppose) this phenomenal gum puts 401 in the tar- 
get. Nowas Tatham’s chilled 8s, measured in Dixon’s 
standard measure, should count 500 pellets to the 14ozs. 
struck measure, an average of 509 is certainly wonderful; 
likewise the pattern of 401 made with No. 7, inasmuch as 
Tatham’s chilled 7s count 885 to the 1joz, by Dixon’s. I 
do not doubt the statement of the president of the Marion 
Gun Club as to making the patterns recorded, but I am 
quite sure that the size of the shot was incorrectly marked. 
lf,the gentleman will take the trouble to count the num- 
ber of pellets in the loads he used, taking the shot from 
the same bags used when making the targets, I think he 
will find he has been using a size or two smaller than he 
supposed. 

1 have probably targeted as much if not more than any 
one in New England, excepting, perhaps, men in the gun 
trade. At least I have shot at targets 1,500 or more car- 
tridges loaded in every conceivable manner, and I know 
the only correct way is to count the pellets in the charges 
of shot used. It is not necessary to count each lead, one 
from each bag used will answer. Not long since I made 
some targets with a 12-gauge Scott, using shot from a bag 
marked Tatham’s trap 7s and to contain 845 pellets to the 
ounce. Three consecutive targets gave patterns of 400, 
415 and 434 in 30in, target at 40yds. I knew at once that 
there was something wrong, and by counting 14oz, from 
this bag I found 615 pellets, when there should have been 
431. Itook a sample from a second bag marked the 
same, and found over 620. [ then sent to Tatham’s 
factory for a Sane of their trap 7s, and they were sent 
to me by mail. Comparing them with the two bags I 
had I found a great difference; in fact mine should have 
been marked trap 8s or 9s. Now, these bags were bought 
of Kirkwood, of Boston, and came straight from Tatham’s 
and were not opened until I got them, Such amistake is 
liable to occur at any time, Therefore, I say the only 
safe way is to count a sample when you wish to make 
targets, 

Let the owner of the Lefever gun send it to Mr. Crit- 
tenden. Iam sure it will be tried fairly, and should it 
average 400 pellets of Tatham’s 8s, according to Mr, Crit- 
tenden’s proposal, it will be returned with the $25 which 
Mr. C. has offered, and its owner can congratulate himself 
on the possession of the closest shooting gun in the 
country. C, M, STARK. 

DunBaRrron, N. H., Aug. 21- 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

It was very kind of Mr. Brown to give to all shooters 
the result of the trial of his new gun. Now, if he will 
explain how he gets more pellets on the target than the 
charge contains, he will confer a greater obligation on 
one at least, and doubtless on many who read his “target 
record.” Tatham’s table for soft shot gives 399 pellets No. 
8 shot to the ounce, This makes 499 pellets in a loz. 
charge, which is what Mr, Brown used. His first shot 
put 539 pellets on target. He used chilled shot, however. 
T have not at hand a table for that kind, and perhaps they 
ate more numerous than the soft shot in equal weights. 
Assuming the contrary, the worst target given received 
all but 10 of 499 pellets forming the charge. This is 
indeed wonderful shooting, and it is not difficult to 
believe that the six members of the gun club who were 
present acknowledged that they had never seen it equalled. 
The last shot given is 401 pellets No. 7 shot. One ounce 
of that kind contains 291 pellets, 1t0z, 364 pellets. Where 
did the other 37 come from? ANALYTICAL, 

New Yorz:, Aug. 20. 


GAME PRESERVING IN BRITAIN. 
Ill.—__ THE FEATHERED GAME OF THE FIELDS. 


S Isaid before, partridges, quails and landrails are, 
Je strictly speaking, the only feathered game of our 
fields. Of partridges we boast two varieties, the common 
or gray partridge (Perdix cinerea), and the red-legged, 
French or Guernsey partridge (Perdix rubra), Besides 
these we include, by courtesy rather than by right, the 
Barbary partridge (P. petrosa), and the Virginian quail, 
which is here called the Virginian partridge, The former 
of these two latter birds has been found here in a wild 
state once or twice,is not fostered and has never been 
successfully introduced in numbers sufficiently large to 
warrant its inclusion among British game birds. The 
Virginian partridge has been successfully introduced and 
established here, but not by any means generally, and it 
is still rather a fancy bird than one reserved for sporting 
purposes. 

Of the two partridges which are in the true spirit of 
the term game birds, the common variety is immensely 
superior, and in outside considerations is far ahead of its 
gallic congener. Indigenous to the country, it finds in 
the British isles a habitat more congenial, apparently, 
than any other portion of Kurope, perhaps of the globe, 
Tt is not a bird which goes down before the leveling in- 
fluences of a progressive agriculture; on the contrary, it 
is to the carefully and extensively cultivated districts that 
one must go to discover our partridge in its beau ideal of 
ahaunt. With other game birds it is different, civilizing 
influences scatter them far afield; with the partridge the 
reverse is the case, since it is as accommodating in its 
preferences and dislikes as we could wish; It will thrive 
and multiply as well in the highly-cultivated as in the 
semi-wild districts, it is as much at home in the meadows 
as the moorland; but if we want to see the common par- 
tridge of Britain in greatest numbers and in finest flight, 
we must go to the best-farmed localities of the country. 

Imust not attempt to describe in detail the many differ- 
ing districts wherein Perdix finds.a congenial haunt. The 
bird is altogether too ubiquitous to admit of that, but 
while certifying to its more or less pronounced plentiful- 
ness throughout the British Isles, I may point out that if 
it be reasonably aided, that if a modicum of assistance in 
the way of protection from vermin and poaching be lent 
to it, the partridge will establish itself almost anywhere. 
Any district where there is a fair proportion of arable 
land, and where the ground is of somewhat broken char- 
acter, suits it, Our fields here rarely reach fifty acres, 


probably average about ten; more or less regular hedge- 
rows, hedges and dykes divide them from one another; 


trees everywhere dot the landscape; occasionally a stretch 


of woodland, an expanse of low brake or of common 


serves to make the cultivated land more apparent. Here, 
then, where cornfields alternate with meadows, and 
there again with root-fields, anon to be broken in upon by 
uncultivated land, the English partridge finds its most 
general haunt. Such as I try to sketch to you is typital 
partridge land, "Where stiff stone walls, closely cropped 
hedges and an almost distressing succession of meadows 
are features of the landscape, the partridge finds the 
locality less suited to its taste and does not attain such 
numerical strength, The coveys are fewer and further 
between, the birds usually less robust and the broods 
frequently small in number, 


Still despite all these dis- 
advantages they will usually maintain themselves in fair 
stock and afford plenty of sport if the sheltering arm of 
the preserver and sportsman be judicially extended to 


them, 


Upon all our rough uncultivated or semi-cultivated 
lands we find the partridge fairly plentiful, increasing al- 
ways as the farmer extends the scope and style of his 
operations. In the bleak portions of Wales and Scotland, 
on the rough outlying inhospitable islands surrounding 
the mainland of the latter province, upon our more 
southern moorlands and in Ireland, the partridge is every- 
where comparatively plentiful, so that its generally ac- 
commodating tastes as to habitat and haunt are suffii- 
ciently obyious. The common partridge is of decidedly in- 
teresting habits, more so than almost any British game 
bird. In early spring time pasture fields and fallows are 
mostly frequented, and it rarely leaves these except for 
the spinnies and low brakes. Sometimes severe weather 
will drive it to the shelter afforded by these, at other 
times and far more frequently it resorts to them to sun 
and dust itself. The first week in February usually wit- 
nesses the commencement of the mating time, and if the 
season proves reasonably favorable, pairing will be pro- 
gressing apace by the middle of the same month, It is 
during this period that the pugnacious instincts of the 
bird come to the fore. The males always outnumber the 
females, consequently frequent set-to’s for the acquisition 
of a mate result, and as the Perdix is a determined little 
fellow, plucky, almost fierce, the contests are pretty 
severe. Those cockbirds failing to acquire mates have to 
hie them to bachelordom, and the pairing of the hen with 
their victorious competitors in Cupid’s arena is completed. 
According to the district so the earliness or lateness of the 
mating season, and sometimes when cold weather super- 
venes in March—as it often does here—the matings will 
be dissolved and the birds form back into their original 
coyeys to separate and re-pair afresh at a more pro- 
pitious moment. : 

The common partridge is monogamous, and instances 
in which it has failed to be so are not recorded. The site 
of the nest is chosen with great deliberation and some- 
times after mamy weeks searching for a site suitable to 
the exigencies of the case. In point of situation it varies 
very much, but there will always be one or two little 
characteristics common to all partridge nests. The nest 
itself is a very poor affair considering all the time taken 
up in selecting its site. It isa plain, small hollow, of 
natural formation or scraped out by the bird, beneath 
some more or less pronownced sheltering. The most com- 
mon sites for partridge nests are beneath some particn- 
larly pronounced tufts of growth in clover, corn or grass 
fields. Asa rule, the nest will under these circumstances 
be found to be situated upon a slightly elevated spot cal- 
ewlated to run off any water resulting from heavy rain, 
It may, moreover, be at the foot of some bush, post or 
tree, beneath a hedgerow, sometimes in a spinney or low 
coyert or broken ground near a field; sometimes at the 
foot of a post or railing; just upon the borders of a moor 
or within a plantation; if the bird be a moor partridge, 
then beneath some tuft of heather, where you might find 
a hare form, or under a sheltering, overhanging ledge 
near a river. In all or any of these spots will the hen 
partridge place her nest and pursue the process of incuba- 
tion under the care and close attention of her consort, 
The eggs, large-sized for the bird, rather round than oval, 
of a deep olive yellow, vary in number from a half dozen 
to a score, and average, according to my reckoning, about 
fourteen per pair of birds. Three weeks is the period 
necessary for incubation, during which the male bird 
keeps assiduous watch, although never assisting in the 
hatching, while willing to protect his mate with his life. 
Truly, dumb nature teaches a paradoxical lesson, The 
partridge will risk all for his unborn progeny and the rat 
will make a meal off his own at the earliest moment pos- 
sible! Within a few hours of their being hatched the 
young commence to move out and look around for them- 
selves. The early protection and feeding of the young- 
sters is shared by both parent birds. They lead them 
forth, forage for them, and give the chickens such instruc- 
tion in the way they should go as is to be expected from 
them, At this tender age young partridges have many 
vermin enemies to contend with, crows and magpies and 
stoats being of these the chief, in addition to imclemen- 
cies of weather, which at this particular point of their 
existence often plays sad hayoc with them, During the 
first few weeks of their existence the nightly roost of 
parent and offspring is made upon the ground in some 
spot similar to that where the nest was made, the hen 
bird covering the chicks with her body, while her consort 
sometimes assists. Later on, when the young become too 
large the covey passes the night in a compact bunch, 
heads pointing outward. This habit of nesting closely 
together lends considerable assistance to those poachers 
who practice night-netting of partridges. 

Hatching time with these birds varies wonderfully, and 
any time from the middle of March—although this is a 
most exceptionally early time—to the commencement of 
July will witness their hatching out, A great deal in this 
respect depends upon the season and the locality, so that 
4 hard and fast line cannot be laid down, although if may 
be mentioned that the stricter the system of preservation 
the more irregular the hatching season. j : 

The daily life of the common pemiiaee is decidedly in- 
teresting, more so than most birds. As the sun rises and 
sends its rays slanting across the estate, the partridges 
commence to move about and search for food. This is of 
many kinds, and varies according to the season of ‘the 
year and the locality, In spring and the larger portion of 
summer, thetender shoots of herbage of countless deserip- 
tion and their seeds. To the agriculturist it is useful, for 
chief among its many foods are the weeds of the farm, 


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Tn addition to this vegetable diet, insects in their nrulti- 
farious nature provide it with a large proportion of its 
food, notable in this category being ants, spiders, aphides 
of many kinds, that destructive little pest the cuckoo-spit 
in particular, wireworms and slugs. The young par- 
tridges, in fact, until fully matured, consume nothing but 
insect food. ‘ : 

Ti is not until late in the summer and during the 
autumn months that partridges draw a share of their 
supplies from the cornfield, and I am right, I think, in 
maintaining that it is only the few ears of corn within its 
reach that are emptied of their grain. The bird does not 
pull down the corn and feed on it as do such birds as the 
wood-pigeon, I doubt, too, moreover, if it be the grain 
which is the primary end in view; may it not be, 
is it not, in fact, the countless swarm of insects in the 
fields, and the almost as numerous seeds of cornfield 
weeds? After the corn is cut, however, the partridge eats 
etrain freely, for it is well within reach, and the cornfield 
is no longer the seething mass of insect life it was before 
the reaping machine was put to it. 

Directly partridges have fed; they sph ea to some pat- 
ticular spot, there to passthe day. This may be a root, 
clover or even cornfield, some low brake or covert, per- 
haps a moor-edge, and in the reaping season, last, but not 
least, the stubbles. In winter time scarcity of provender 
will modify this routine considerably. As evening ap- 
proaches, or to speak more correctly, toward sundown 
the broods ‘“‘squat” for the night, when they ‘‘juck,” 
jucking being their evening calling fo one another, The 
covey is inseparable until next mating time, but some- 
times several broods will pack or occasionally one or two 

coveys only will unite their forces. 

- Sometimes, in fact frequently, hen partridges will use 
the same nest and hatch conjointly, but when the young- 
sters tumble into the world a division of the progeny is 
made and two broods formed, No birds are neater or 
more careful of themselves than partridges; they pursue 
their toilet daily with almost religious regularity, They 
are in many ways grand game birds, and the common 
variety provides us in Britain with sport of unsurpassed 
excellence. 
THE FRENCH PARTRIDGH. 


Red-legs—the French partridge—owes its introduction 
into the British Isles itis said, to our erstwhile merry 
monarch Charles II. Be this so or not he gets the credit 
of it, but his endeavors to establish red-leg's in Britain was 
an ultimate failure and their successful installation is due 
to the action of some “noble lords” who some seventy 
years ago managed to establish a head of this game bird 
in Suffolk, from which county they have spread through- 
out Britain and become thoroughly a denizen of our pre- 
serves, 

The Guernsey partridge offers so little divergence in 
habits, though of decidedly different coloring from the 
ordinary one, that no useful ends would be gained were 
I to detail all its various idiosyneracies of habit and char- 
acter. As far as the choice of locality goes, it prefers 
rougher, more hilly parts than the common partridge, 
landscape of semi-cultivated nature, interspersed with low 
uneven Copse appearing to find most favor. Unlike the 
Perdix cinerea it perches on trees, gates and hedgerows, 
and affects rather the habits of the pheasant in this respect 
than those of the partridge kind in general. They do not 
suffer domestication, and you cannot hand rear them as 
you can the common partridge, Asa bird of sport-I hold 
them inferior; they are decided runners and difticult to get 
up. To moyethem wella gnick, bustling spaniel or driving 
igs necessary; when frequent among their more favored 
congeners they are decided spoil-sports. They are obtru- 
sive,domineering birds, always seeking to “‘lord it” over the 

. others, and if they reach any numerical importance upon 
a partridge preserve will contribute largely to a decrease 
in the stock of common partridges. Asa Perdix I dislike 
the Guernsey partridge; per se itis a fair game bird and 
not to be despised by any means. 


' QUAILS. 

We have but one British quail—strictly speaking—and 
that is Coturnix vulgaris, Taken altogether the bird is 
not a permanent resident here, as the large majority of 
them pursue an annual migration to and from more 
southern climes. A smal] percentage of them, however, 
remain here, permanently nesting and breeding. Our 
stock of quail is on the increase and with increased assist- 
ance from preservers would soon be important as it is at 
present scattered. It is during the months between 
May and October that we get our chief supply of quails 
in several parts of the country, the birds in others being 
practically absent. 

In habits the bird as we have it much resembles the par- 
tridge, choosing as its favorite localities what we would call 
typical partridge land. Unless flushed by dog or man it 
rarely rises to wing and spends practically the whole of 
its life upon the’ground finding its food and nesting in 
the same way. Generally dubbed polygamous, I am of 
opinion that as a yery general rule it is monagamous, 
besides being unsociable and pugnacious. According to 
whether the birds have wintered here or not, so the time 
of nesting, three or four weeks difference in period sery- 
ing to denote this fact. The eggs vary from eight to 
twenty, the female alone incubating, the male remaining 
irregularly in attendance. The period of incubation ex- 
tends over twenty days; a poor percentage of the young 
reach maturity, the latter running and feeding within an 
hour or two of birth which, with unmigrated birds will 
be toward the middle of July. 

The quail has a varied diet, finding its chief sustenance 
in the seeds of the chickweed, plantain, orache, persi- 
earia, dock, wild vetches, rushes and spret; besides the 
tender shoots of all these, small quantities of grain slugs 
and many kinds of ground insects, 

In constitution it isa decidedly hardy bird and fairly 
free from diseases. The winter time, however, causes it 
to lose condition, particularly is this the case when we 
have much snow. 

As birds of sport they are held in least estimation by 
those who know them least; they certainly have a ten- 
dency toward creeping, but that is a difficulty easily 
remedied, and I think we should preserye and foster the 
quail much more than we do. 


LANDRAILS—(Crex pratensis). 


The landrail, corncrake, daker hen or what not else is 
also indirectly to be included among the game birds of 
the fields, although really not such, pea ae strictly. A 
migratory bird with an occasional disposition to winter 


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and nest here; it arrives early in May, sometimes before 
then, the northern parts of our island usually witnessing 
the first arrivals. As a bird of sport its qualities are poor; 
a confirmed runner and one of the worst description, it is 
a spoil-sport, and unless on preserves where rough shoot- 
ing is practiced, | do not recommend its encouragement 
for reason of the bad influence its exercises upon the 
working of setters and pointers, Being of but little in- 
terest, I need not enlarge upon its habits and the like, but 
merely mention it as likely to get up when you. are brush- 
ing for partridges or rabbits. MOORMAN. 
DnHyon, England. 
[TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE OF SEPT. 9.] 


Hints on CAMPING.—Mechanicsville, N. Y., Aug. 6,— 
Editor Forest and Stream: For twelve years I have been 
a reader of the FoREST AND STREAM, First it was bor- 
rowed from a friend, then bought at a news stand, and 
lastly subscribed for. Many are the useful hints obtained 
and interesting stories read of the events of others. 
‘“‘Nessmuk” says ‘hunters are born and not made.” I 
was born a hunter. Contrary to the warnings of parents 
who pointed to certain shiftless fellows as patterns of 
hunters, | would go hunting until my father took the 
hammers off my gun (or his gun). I then traded my 
watch for a gun of my own, and until this day have never 
been without one. Many are the hours I have spent in 
the woods with no other companion than my dog and 
nature, and I shall never consider it time lost. Such time 
is never lost to the true sportsman, but will bring to his 
meniory in old age such pleasant thoughts that he will 
bless his Creator for the gifts of the woods and streams. 
My first setter was trained according to the suggestion of 
an old woodsman, and the system was very similar to that 
laid down in ‘‘Training vs. Breaking.” Ike Clark was 
noted in our town as a first-class Shot and trainer. Not 
long ago I brought ‘‘Wooderaft” and I never got so much 
usefulness for a dollar. It should be read by every one 
who camps out. I think ‘‘Nessmuk” could add one more 
piece of camp furniture to his list, and I send you a cir- 
cular of a covered roaster, The top can be nested in the 
bottom or the roaster can be packed with the coffee, 
sugar and other small packages, which are forever break- 
ing in the pack and mixing with everything else. For 
roasting everything, from potatoes to bread, it is just the 
thing. When you put your potatoes in it and place them 
under the ashes you are sure to find them again and clean. 
I send this in return for many hints of like nature I have 
received, and hope some camper who has been bothered 
like myself by dirt and dust may be benefited thereby.— 
SPORTSMAN. ees circular is of ‘‘Daggett’s patent roaster 
and baker,” which is a deep baking pan with a cover of 
equal depth fitting tightly over it, resembling two pans 
shut together edges to. | 


CLUB CONSTITUTION.—The Waterbury, Conn., Game 
and Fishing Club's constitution is short and yet 
comprehensive, as follows: Art. 1. We the undersigned 
hereby associate ourselves under the name of the Water- 
bury Game and Fishing Club. Art. 2. The object of this 
association is to protect, preserve and replenish the game 
and fish of this locality. Azt. 3. The officers shall con- 
sist of a president, a secretary and a treasurer, and such 
other officers and committees as the association may deem 
necessary from time to time. Art. 4, The president, 
secretary and treasurer shall perform the duties usually 
assigned to such officers; and shall be elected annually by 
ballot, or by vote of the majority of the members present, 
yoting “‘viva voce.” Art. 5. The annual meeting for the 
election of officers shall be held on Monday in August in 
each year. Special meetings may be called by the 
president at any time or upon the request of five members 
of the club. Art. 6, Each member of this club shall be 
required to sign the agreement hereinafter written, and 
upon signing pay the sum of two dollars initiation fee. 
Honorary members may however be admitted by vote of 
the club without payment of the fee. Art. 7. No mem- 
ber of this association shall be allowed to shoot game or 
catch fish for the market. Art. 8, Members of this club 
shall use their utmost caution against injuring fences, 
crops, or other property upon lands over which they hunt 
or fish. And to guard against fires being set in the woods, 
the members shall use the manufactured wads and no 
others. Art. 9. We do not deem it necessary to prescribe 
it as a rule that no member of this club shall shoot or fish 
on Sunday, but any member guilty of such practice shall 
be liable to expulsion. Art. 10. We the undersigned 
agree to abide by the above rules and regulations and will 
use our influence to sustain them as long as we are mem- 
bers of this association; and any member wilfully violat- 
ing this agreement shall be expelled from the club. 


A GREENHORN ON A RuNWAy.—Staunton, Va.—There 
came an Englishman to this city visiting friends, and 
while here a party of gentlemen went on a deer hunt at 
a place known as Duryfield. Mr, P, had the task of put- 
ting each man on his respective stand, always leaving him 
with the admonition, “If he comes this way kill him, for 
if he goes through he will go to the river;” but not once 
telling them not to shoot at anything but a deer or some- 
thing larger. After putting all the men on their stands, 
he rode off to the road leading to the river intending to 
follow the deer to water should he getthrough. Not long 
after Mr, P. left the Englishman he heard two reports in 
quick succession. He rode to thestand as fast as possible 
expecting to see a fine buck; but judge of his disgust 
when the Englishman exhibited a crow, exclaiming, 
“Why, Mr. P., I did not know you had such fine ravens 
in the States!” ‘‘Ravens, the devil,” exclaimed Mr. P., 
“that is nothing but acrow. You must not shoot at any- 
thing on a stand but deer.” So once more P. left to watch 
the road leading to water. After some time a loud shout- 
ing was heard at the Englishman’s stand, and all hands 
made for this point. When asked what was the matter, 
the Englishman told how he had set his gun down at a 
tree and gone off about twenty yards to walk the cold out 
of his feet, when down the hill came the deer, and he 
rushed for his gun, when ‘‘the blasted thing turned and 
went the other way.” This broke up the hunt. After 
getting to the hotel, court was held to try all of the party 
who had broken the rules of a deer hunter on the stand. 
The penalty of each offender is usually the loss of the ex- 
treme end of his shirt; but when they got to the Eng- 
lishman all hands voted to let him off, which we did,—B, 


THE Michigan STarn Fair will be held at Jackson, 
Sept. 18-17, 


Denver, Colo,, Aug. 17,—A meeting of the Standart 
Shooting Club was held last eyening at the Chamber of 
Commerce. There were twenty-eight members present. 
The president made a report on the condition of the club. 
The proposition made to the club by Governor Grant and 
Mr. J. M, Patrick to give shooting privileges over their 
lake was explained by the president and treasurer, On. 
motion the board of directors was increased from three 
to five, and the directors were requested to prepare and 
present to the coming Legislature a bill to prevent spring 
duck shooting. The directors were authorized to build 
a house near Johnson Lake. It was decided that the 
honorary members of the club shall not exceed five. The 
following officers were elected for the ensuing year: 
President, §. H. Standart; First Vice-President, J. 9. 
Sedam; Second Vice-President, L. L. Higgins; Secretary,- 
J. H. P. Voorhees; Treasurer, W. D, Todd, The Rev. 
Myron Reed then arose and in the name of the society 
presented to Colonel Todd a handsome double-barreled 
Baly shotgun, On the butt was a silver plate with the 
inscription, ‘Presented to Colonel W. D, Todd from the 
members of the Shooting Club.” Mr. Todd responded in 
a short and wittily turned speech, expressing his gratitude 
to the club. After partaking of refreshments the club 
adjourned until the first Monday in February. 


TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION,—Nashville, Tenn., Ang. 21. 
Editor Forest and Stream: The sportsmen of Tennessec 
have for some time thought of organizing a club for the 
better protection of game and fish and the improvement 
of the dog. A large and enthusiastic meeting of sports- 
men was held at the Maxwell House in Nashville, Tenn., 
on the night of Aug. 20, for the purpose of organization. 
The following officers were elected: Col. H. E. Jones, 
President; A. M. Young, First Vice-President; D. A, Brad- 
ley, Second Vice-President; R. M. Dudley, Secretary 
and Treasurer. The executive committee will be com- 
posed of men from all sections of the country, Tt is the 
intention of the association to hold a field trial some- 
where in Middle or West Tennessee, commencing Dec. 20 
next, There will be a Derby and an All-Age Stake open 
to the world, Fuller information can be had on appli- 
cation to the secretary, whose address is Nashville, Tenn. 
Resolutions were passed indorsing the course of the 
FOREST AND STREAM in its opposition to spring shooting 
and its fight in favor of game protection. Our next meet- 
ing will be at our club room, evening of Sept. 10, to 
which all sportsmen are invited.—R. M. DUDLEY, Sec. 
and Treas. 


SHOOTING AND FISHING RESORTS on the line of the 
Hastings & Dakota division of the Chicago, Milwaukee 
& St. Paul Railway are thus detailed in a handbill pre- 
pared by General Passenger and Ticket Agent A. V. H. 
Carpenter, of Chicago. In Minnesota: For hunting—Bird 
Island, Montevideo, Appleton, Ortonyille, Austin, Bloom- 
ing Prairie, Faribault, Northfield, Cannon Falls, Fair- 
mont, Sherburn, Jackson, Lakefield, Fulda, Edgerton. 
For fishing—Big Stone Lake (on the boundary line), 
White Bear Lake, Minnesota River, Vermillion River, 
Cannon Lake, Lakes Sisseton, Budd, Buffalo, George and 
Hall (these last five all near Fairmont). In Dakota: For 
hunting—Webster, Groton, Aberdeen, Ellendale, Ashton, 
Wolsey, Woonsocket, Wahpeton, Canton, Lennox, Parker, 
Flandreau, Hgan, Madison, Howard, Diana, Mitchell, 
Sioux Falls, Yankton. For fishing—Big Stone Lake, 
Lake Madison, Big Sioux River, Lake Traverse, Waubay 
Lake, Rice Lake. In Iowa: For hunting—Le Roy, Ply- 
mouth, Carpenter, Algona, Hmmetsburg, Ruthven, Oko- 
boji, Sanborn, Rock Valley, Calliope. For fishing—Lakes 
Okoboji, Spirit Lake, Clear Lake, Des Moines River, Peli- 
can Lake, Trumbull Lake, Swan Lake. 


WEST VIRGINIA GAME.—Grand Haven, Mich., Aug. 16.- 
—I have just returned from an extended trip through the 
mountains of West Virginia. My trip was made for the 
purpose of looking up timber and minerals, but I never 
forget to keep one eye open for game, that the place may 
be marked down for future reference. During several 
days spent in the mountains I failed to find anything in 
the shape of game. J asked someof the natives what had 
become of all the game, and especially the partridge, and 
got for reply the old story of shooting at all seasons, every- 
body seemingly waging a war of extermination on all 
kinds of game, until now, even in these heavily-timbered 
mountain gorges, the ruffed grouse are things of the past, 
Near Raleigh Court House I heard afew Bob Whites, but 
was told they also are rapidly disappearing, as they are 
hunted during the summer and fall and trapped during 
the winter. I would that Forest anpD STREAM might be 
read by all these so-called hunters and thatits able articles 
on this subject might be heeded.—S. C. G. 


A GROUND SHooTER’s Doa TRaInInG.—One fall S, and 
myself went ducking on a well-known stream in old But- 
ler county, Pa, At the house where we stopped was Mr. 
J., who owned a pointer dog, and of course the conversa- 
tion drifted toward dogs. Mr. J. said, ‘‘My dog was very 
easy to break, except in backing. I never could teach 
him to back. But one day, out after quail, he found a 
bevy at an old hay stack; and when I came up there he 
stood with the quail all bunched nicely, and his nose too 
close to them for a shot. I told him to back, but he would 
not move aninch. I did not know what to do, and did 
not like to lose such a nice shot; I could not move him 
back; he stood there like a rock. Well, says I to myself, 
I guess I may as well teach you to back now as any time. 
So I pulled up the old gun and let fly at the quail, and 
about a dozen of the shot hit the dog in the nose; and, sir, 
I never had any trouble about his backing after that.”— 
CABLE. [It was a pity to spoil a good dog by making him 
serve the ends of a ground shooter. ] 


GAME IN THE MississipP1 BoTroms.—Memphis, Tenn., 
Aug, 20.—The outlook for game in the river counties of 
Mississippi was never better. The disastrous overflows of 
1882-83-84 greatly depleted the game in this country, 
having driven out or drowned it. But the protection 
aftorded by the levees during the last few high-water seg- 
sons has restored confidence in the minds of the game ag 
well as of the inhabitants. Complaints are now frequent 
of the depredations of bears on the cornfields, and deer 
signs are plenty, as I can testify, Wild turkeys are very 
abundant, and even the partridges (little Bob White) are 
growing quite numerous. The woods were all overrun 
by squirrels last fall, and the prospect is equally favor- 
able for this season,—COAHOMA, 


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“THE BICYCLE IN A DEER Hunt” is the caption of an 
account of a deer hunt in Mexico, by Mr. James Purvis 
Bruce, printed in the L. A. W. Bulletin, Mz, Bruce and 
his Mexican guide killed two does and a buck. Mr. Bruce 
explains; ‘‘ ‘Blassey’s’ quarry is badly shot—the 550gr. 
bullet having plowed a raggety hole from the deer’s breast 
to her hip. My two are not perceptibly marked, as they 
are both shot in the foreshoulder. ‘Blassey’ and I then 
‘turned in,’ and took the foreshoulders of the doe that fell 
to my rifie and left the rest to the wolf or the panther.” 
Of course it’s all right for Mr. Bruce to trumpet his 


achievements, but by and by there will come a time when 
a man who goes out and kills three deer and leaves 
two of them and a part of the third to rot will not brag 


about ib. 


MassacHusrerts:—Boston, Aug. 26.—Last Saturday I 
imagined I was sick, so I took the gun and a bag of shells 
and started for Dighton at 8:30 via O, C, &N.R.R. I 
found more shore birds there than have been seen for the 
past ten years in this vicinity. I got all I wanted anda 
good wetting besides from a thunder shower. Idontthink 
any were shot there in the spring. There were none to 
I rested Sunday, and came into town Monday 
A friend 
hunted the east side of Taunton River from Taunton to 
Somerset without starting a single woodcock. No signs 
Quail must be plenty this 
They have been whistling from every rock and 


shoot. 
feeling that I had taken the right medicine. 


of them in the usual places. 
fall, 


fence all summer,—A, A. D. (Boston, Mass.). 


WeRE THEY BraAant?—Hditor Forest and 


lixht in the river. 
to do this. 


often, 


their character was determined,—Z. 


WEIGHT OF REPEATING RirLEs.—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: The way these repeaters balance is anything but 
what it should be, as the stock is light and the barrel un- 
necessarily heavy. Ispeak of the .40 and .45-cal. rifles, 
which, even with the half length magazine, weigh 10Ibs. 
and upward, which is more than an ordinary man can 
comfortably carry all day. The action of these riflesseem 
about perfect, and I believe that an 8lb. or 841b. rifle (.40 
I gave 
up carrying useless weight years ago, and probably many 


or ,45-cal,) would soon be the popular repeater. 


of your readers think the same way,—T. E, Y 


PINNATED GRoUSE.—I am informed that the Chicago, 
Milwaukee & St, Paul R. R. Co, are about extending a 
branch of their road from Bismarck southeasterly, passing 
If this is done it will 
open up some of the finest hunting grounds in the Terri- 
T have 
never had better grouse and chicken shooting than that 
found in Hand county, Dakota, and letters from there tell 
Hope 
to send you my own report from the prairies next month. 


through Faulk and Hand counties. 


tory, as well as the richest agricultural lands. 


me that ‘‘the crop is very abundant this season.” 


—s. C. G, (Michigan), 


DELAWARE.—The general State law for the protection 
The follow- 
ing counties have local laws: Washington, whose limit 
expires Aug. 12; Allegany, Hartford, Baltimore and 
Montgomery, whose limit expires Sept. 1, and Beek 

ne 
local laws take precedence over the State law in the coun- 
The law for the protection 
of woodcock allows shooting now in all the counties of 
Maryland with the exception of Wicomico, which begins 


of pheasants permits shooting from Aug. 10. 


and Anne Arundel, whose limit expires Oct. 15. 


ties where they are in force. 


Sept, 1. 


Tum PRINTER IS BLAMED for his occasional typograph- 
He does not begin to get credit for his eagle- 
eyed detection and correction of inaccuracies.in the copy. 
For instance, last week the copy of Messrs, Schoverling, 
Daly & Gales’s advertisement of the rapid loader gravely 
stated in capitals, that ‘‘after using one no one will ever 
That was not what the agents meant, by a 
long shot; and that the types were made to say something 
very different was due to the vigilance of the printing 


ical errors. 


use another.” 


office. 


Grass PLOVER IN NEw JERsEY,—A well-known New 
Jersey sportsman on Wednesday, last week, killed twenty- 
three grass plover back of Absecom. The birds were wild 
and were killed at long distances, one bird falling dead 
eight-five yards—measured by tape line—from the muzzle 


of the gun. 


CHARLES V. RAMSDELL, aged 64, a well-known Bangor 
(Me.) gunsmith and dealer in sporting goods, died last 


week. 
SY 


A PLANT TO SUPPRESS MALARIA.—Dr. Brandes, a physician 
at Hitzackes, Hanover, has written an article ma German 
medical paper in which he demonstrates the valuable proper- 
ties of the Anacharis alsinastrum, a water plant which has 
hitherto been considered as an unmitigated plague, choking 
up rivers and altogether useless. Dr. Brandes has remarked 
that in the district where he lives, and where malaria and 
diarrhea yearly appear in a sporadic or epidemic form, these 
diseases have gradually decreased since the Anacharis 
alsinasirum began to infest the al eae rivers and 

ly disappeared. ‘The 

decayed vege- 
table matter, and grows with incredible rapidity. It thus 
destroys the germs which produce malaria and diarrhea, and 
besides, its presence oblige the frequent cleansing of standing 
waters—a measure beneficial to health, Dr, Brandes there- 
fore proposes that the experiment should be tried Ua bine 
is also 

useful in protecting the young of fish, and affords an ex- 
The plant came originally from Canada, 
whence it was brought to England, and thence to Germany 
about 1840, In North Germany it rapidly spread far and 
wide, and this year appears in all parts in unusual luxuri- 


marshes, and since four years have tot 
above named water plant nourishes itself on 


the Anacharis alsinastrwm in marshy distriets. 


cellent dung. 


ance.—London News. 


Tum cartridges and paper shot shells used by Hon. W. F. Cody 
oe Miss Baciae Oakley for the last three years and in the Wild 
West Exhibition now at Staten Island, are made by the United 
States Cartridge Co., of Lowell, Mass., manufacturers of the cele- 
brated Lowell waterproof paper shot shells and metallic ammuni- 
¢ion of all kinds. Wallace & Sons, Agents, 89 Chambers street, 


New York City. Ask your nearest dealer to keep them,—Adv, 


more experience convinced me that I was mistaken and 


Stream: 
While on the Hackensack River on Sunday, Aug. 22, 
about 10:30 A, M., a short distance above Hackensack, I 
saw a large flock of what, ata later date, I would have 
called brant, fiying due north and apparently wanting to 
There were too many boats for them 
They were too far off for me to be certain 
what they were; but they looked too black for geese, 
They flew V-shaped and seemed to change their leader 
The sight was so unusual at this time of year that 
I would like to know if they were seen elsewhere and if 


mountain side. I jumped two deer during the climb, but 
got a shot at neither. 

The next thing was to get to the lake, This was first 
accomplished by some of the crew who were hunting in 
that direction, They reported the difficulties which beset 
the way not too arduous to be overcome even by those 
who love their ease. A few days thereafter I made the 
journey, accompanied by three of the men, to construct a 
raft on the lake. I will tell about this trip. I found 
pretty steep climbing in places, thick underbrush to push 
our way through in others, and a mossy bog to wade 
across on the level land after we get out the bottoms, 
Altogether it was a two hours’ walk to make about two 
miles of distance. Just before the float was finished, at 2 
o’clock in the afternoon, it began to rain. I don’t think 
any tropical rain came down harder than that did for the 
rest of the day. There was nothing for us to do but wade 
homeward through it, To say that we were wet does not 
express our condition; we were water-logged, The rain 
ran down my trouser’s legs and filled my boots, so that I 
had to stop every now and then and pour it out. Finally 
my legs got cramps in them, the same as they did when 
I was a boy and stayed in swimming too long. We 
counted a dozen or moré rushing, leaping waterfalls upon 
the mountain sides, where before we had seen none, and 
the roar of the leaping waters could be heard above all 
other sounds. It is gratifying to add that the exposure 
did not produce an ache or a sneeze, 

It was a kind of damper, however, on the two who 
were to go back with me some day to make use of the 
raft. But they mustered up courage enough to go, and it 
makes me smile yet to think how they were fooled over 
the difficulties in the way. Just before reaching the lake 
we came upon the warm bed of a brown bear, which was 
shedding its hair very freely. We werent angling for 
bears and so did not attempt to follow it. The carpenter 
and I had a falling apart about here; he thought we 
should go more to the left, while I, who was following 
compass bearings, thought our course lay more to the 
right, One of the party followed the carpenter, and the 
other me. We had the satisfaction of striking the arm 
where the raft lay in about a half an hour, or at 11 o’clock, 
the other party joined us about two hours later. The 
float was constructed of three logs, a green one in the 
middle, and two others of dead wood which we had picked 
up on the beach. The latter were water soaked, and the 
combined weight of the party sunk the raft about six 
inches under water. Our design was to paddlé and pole 
down the two miles of water to the lake outlet; our pro- 
gress was so slow that when the end of the arm we were 
in was reached—about half the distance—we had to de- 
cide whether to go on and be beset by darkness on our 
way back, or to return atonce. The latter was carried 
unanimously. We had fished; coming down and had 
captured thirty trout along the edge of the lily pads. My 
score was 19, weighing 4lbs, 6oz. But taken all in all we 
voted that the fishing from Steamer Bay was not a success, 
I predict some good fishing in this lake for any one who 
approaches it from the opposite direction, that of its‘outlet, 

A few words in regard to the healthfulmess. of this 
climate. Weare a party of fifty people, and this is our 
second season in Alaska, embracing a period of about six 
months each. There has been absolutely no sickness in 
the party except such as is the result of Injuries. Those 
who come from the south with troubles of the air passages 
get rid of them after they have been here but a short 
time. Yet the Indians are dying off rapidly with con- 
sumption and serofula, I could give some statistics of 
births and deaths at Wrangell that might astonish the 
reader, and lead him to believe that this was an unh- 
healthy country. 1 

Last year the season was exceptionally good. We had 
fair weather and sunshine more or less continuously from 
June 1 till the last of August. This year the sun did not 
show itself much until after the middle of July, Wehad 
but six days of sunshine in June. Since July 15, how- 
ever, the weather has been good, TEL 

ALASKA, August 1, 1886, 


Sea and River Hishing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Oo. 


TROUT FISHING IN ALASKA. 


Sore weeks ago I thought I had scored a point on the 
golden iridescence of the Alaskan trout, buta little 


the mark was wiped out, 

The bulk of my fishing this year has been in lakes 
whose waters are more or less deeply tinted with dissolved 
vegetable matter. These waters are what are technically 
known as sphagnum waters. Wherever the land is level 
and not too high the ground is covered with a growth of 
moss to what seems to be a considerable depth. There is 
a good illustration of this opposite our present anchorage, 
off the southern extremity of Etolin Island, just above 
where Point Onslow juts out into salt water at the junc- 
tion of Duke of Clarence Strait and Prince Ernest Sound. 
I am particular in the description of the locality because, 
like many other places in Alaska, it cannot as yet be 
located to the public by name; and furthermore, because 
all the excursionists who come up here go away with the 
impression that there is no level Jand in Alaska. A prom- 
inent newspaper man of San Francisco lately said in his 
paper that it is all placed on edge. Here the high land is 
several miles from the coast, and the intervening country 
is low and level, I walked over this flat ground one day 
not long ago hunting for a lake to fish in, and the tramp 
could not have been more fatiguing had I waded all the 
afternoon through a snow drift two or three feet deep. 
The day was intensely hot, too. There is only one coun- 
try, in my experience, which can surpass this in the depth 
of 1ts mossy deposits, and that is the west side of Patago- 
nia, or Chili, as itnow is. There the mosses and low 
forms of vegetable life cover the ground as high as the 
limbs of the trees, so that walking in the woods there 
means climbing over the tops and through the branches 
of the trees. 

What I started out to tell is this: I noticed that the 
trout in the lake on Wrangell Island, and in another on 
Etolin Island, north of us here, which I shall mention 
later, were deeply tinted with the golden, as were also the 
waters. I connected these two conditions together—the 
fish were dyed by the waters—Post hoc ergo propter hoc; 
and it looked reasonable. This idea grew stronger after I 
had fished a stream on Etolin Island, where the water was 
as clear as a crystal, coming down directly from the 
shows upon the high peaks overhead. There the little 
water ouzel was my constant companion, and so limpid 
was the water that I could follow its every movement at 
the bottom of the still pools, The trout I captured there 
had not a trace of the yellow, but were silvery below and 
on the sides, steel-gray above, with small spots, and with 
the purple streak plainly marked. That the trout took 
the dye from the water I firmly believed until we moved 
down here, Here there is a lake lower lying than any of 
the others I have mentioned, and surrounded by a 
greater extent of sphagnum country; consequently its 
waters are deeper dyed brown, but the trout are lighter 
colored. Infact they scarcely have the golden iridescence 
at all. I have in my mind one in particular taken in this 
lake which was silvery-gray all over. But no lake trout 
I have yet taken has had the purple streak. There is as 
great variation in the coloring of the trout up here as 
elsewhere, and they are as full of the tricks that beguile 
the angler as those of the more civilized countries. 

Since my last communication to this journal describing 
how I found Wrangell Lake, we have visited it twice. 
On both occasions the fish behaved just as they did on the 
trial trip. They rose eagerly to the flies for an hour or 
so and then sulked in their holes, from which one could 
only be lured spasmotically, The first day my score was 
18, weighing 6lbs. 40z; my companion’s 12, weighing 4lbs. 
120z. My string held the largest trout so far captured 
this season. It weighed ilb. 20z. and measured 17in, in 
length. Last year I took two somewhat, larger than this 
from a stream on Prince of Wales Island, emptying into ra ’ 
Karta Bay. They weighed respectively 1b. 100z, and TLANTIC CITY, N. J., Aug. 16.—I never wondered 
ilb. 840z. The largest of that year, 1 am sorry to say, | - that Keats and Swinburne and Shelley loved the 
was ignominiously captured by another person using a| sea, or that the perfume of immortality hallows some 
piece of salmon meat for bait. It weighed 2lbs. 20z., and | of Shelley’s sweetest lines. If the graceful and elegant 
was caught in a stream emptying into Ward’s Cove on| author of ‘‘Zastrozzi” was not a follower of the gentle 
Revillagigedo Island. These two places, the first named | and well-beloved Izaak Walton, he ought to have been. 
in preference, are the best for stream fishing we have | He was an eminent instance of both an impulsive charac- 
found in southeastern Alaska. Our strings were larger, | ter while at the same time possessmg an abstract intellect; 
but they did not average as many ounces to the fish as| and DeQuincey describes him as ‘‘looking like an elegant 
those taken this year from the lakes. and slender flower, whose head drooped from being sur- 

The last visit to Wrangell Lake was made June 12. Two] charged with summer rain, That Perey Bysshe Shelley 
of us went there this time with the determination to stay | was an infinite good fellow is shown by his early love 
and try the fish at a later hour. We arrived early in the| affair with Miss Gore, his cousin, with whom he wrote 
afternoon, and began fishing in the outlet about 2:30] ‘Zastrozzi,” and with the impulse of a youthful and yic- 
o’clock. To our surprise the fish began rising to the fly at | torious author he at once gave a magnificent banquet to 
once, showing a marked preference for the gray-palmer. | his friends. Daniel Webster or Matt Quay, both pre- 
The day was bright and warm, too. We had one hour of | eminent fishermen, could not have done better. The deep 
fine sport, as usual, when they ceased rising, but I did| blue sea seemed to be Shelley s native home, and here he 
not stop fishing. I whipped that water at intervals until | drew inspiration, like ‘‘the wine divine of Zanzovine,” for 
after 6 o’clock, till my arms ached wh ihe Se ee some of the most subtle and precious of his immortal 
tried every fly in my book, but I don’t believe that Ladded | poems, ae. , 
more then tne fish to my string. My total score that| There was a deep touch of romantic interest in the hour 
day was 18. To go to the opposite extreme T will again] and manner of his death. He dwelt in his yacht for 
allude to that catch of 30 from one pool on Reyvillagigedo | months on the beautiful Mediterranean, and loyed the 
Island. These fish rose so greedily that I was astonished | breath of the sea, as his intimate, Lord Byron, did, and 
to find them literally gorged with salmon spawn, which | lived much in the “‘society where none intrudes,’ loving 
seemed only to whet their appetites, When I held some] all ‘waste and solitary places. On a beautiful summer 
of them up by the tail the roe actually ran out of their} day, on the Mediterranean, Shelley, in a boat of peculiar 
mouths. build, with his devoted friend Williams, endeavored to 

From Wrangell our vessel’s anchorage was moved to | sail from Leghorn to Levici, as he had fearlessly sailed 
Steamer Bay, which opens out into Stikine Strait at the | before a hundred days over the ocean blue. In a sudden 
northwest angle of Etolin Island. The bay lies between | squall the little boat disappeared, and the sad sea waives 
two parallel ridges, which have one foot in the water of | on the next day cast ashore all that was mortal of the 
Stikine Strait and the other into that of the Duke of | poet Shelley, and a volume of Keats’s poetry was found 
Clarence. The depression between the ridges at the head | open in one of his coat_pockets. In accord with a strange 
of the bay is occupied by the low foothills of the moun-/| custom prevailing in Tuscany, that all the flotsam and 
tains. My first business was to find a lake or a stream to jetsam found floating in from the ocean should be burned 
fish in. I attempted to follow up the little stream at the | on the shore of the sea, the remains of the ‘‘poetof poets 
head of the bay, but its bed was so choked up with] were reduced to ashes after the manner of the ancients, 
tangled undergrowth and fallen timber that I oe to give cue the tender tears of Lord Byron, Leigh Hunt and 
itup. Then, like the great lawgiver, Moses, I ascende elawney. 

a high mountain to eee phat the land promised, Isaw| Whena boy (and I came from the West and then had 
a lake, a large body of water with two arms, but flowing | never seen the sea) I was fascinated with one of Geo. Win. 
in an opposite direction from Steamer Bay, Returning to | Curtis’s early stories, before his poetic salt had lost its 
the vessel I found the dainty and beautiful maiden hair | savor and _G. W. C. became an Hatonian civil service ar 
fern growing luxuriantly about half way down the steep former. Lveveled in the description of a callow youth, 


SHEEPSHEAD IN A NOR’EASTER. 


Ave. 26, 1886.] 


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89 


as Curtis described him, who went down to ono of the 
great wharves of New York and watched an East India 
ship come in, and when no one was near the boy put his 
hand on the warm sides of the big ship, which seemed to 
bear some typical tale to the tender heart and oriental 
imagination of the youth, y 
This much by way of prologue, for there was nothing 
the least poetical in the matter or manner of our catching 
the first sheepshead in July at Atlantic City, at the wreck 
of the Cassandra. James B, Roney, a Philadelphia law- 
yer, and Charles Folwell, a retired hatter, had heard J, 
M.S. deseant on the joys of deep-sea fishing, and we had 


all packed our fishing suits and cuttyhunk rig in an hour 


ready fora Saturday's sport. An enthusiastic piscator 
always finds more hope than anything else in the Pando- 
ta’s box of daily life. 


“bie catch’ with old ‘‘Hyperboler” than we did on the 
eventful Saturday I shall attempt briefly to describe. 

Atlantic City, be it known to the habitué of Newport 
and Long Branch, covers much space, and to avoid lying 
and lazy hackmen, who promise to call us ‘‘early, mother 
dear,” who come at 7 A, M. when they promise to call at 
5, we three in Atlantic agreed to sleep on cots on the 
piazza of the Payilion, the house nearest the waters of the 
inlet, whence Ben Sooy’s Tillie Covert was to set sail for 
the home of the toothsome sheepshead and the sulky sea 
bass. It was moonlight and Roney was talkative and 
bright, as only a Philadelphia lawyer can be, and it was 
long past the witching hour of 1 A, M. when tired nature 
assumed her sway in balmy sleep, and Roney and Folwell 
began to snore as hard as a quarter horse is wont to trot 
on Point Breeze track, Little we feared the cold when 
we went to sleep, for the light rain had disappeared; but 
a cold wind had sprung up about 4 A. M. which caused 
all of us to yawn and stretch ourselyes painfully when 
Skipper Sooy aroused us at 5 A, M, 

There was an ominous look in the north sky which 
made Sooy look serious, but we made light of the heavy 
weather and insisted on going to the wreck, rain or no 
rain, and there was not an umbrella on that end of the 
island; and your true fisherman would be as much ashamed 
of carrying an umbrella after sheepshead as Saint Beuve’s 
friends and seconds were ashamed of that distinguished 
French savant, who coolly“insisted on fighting a duel 
with a brother editor on the Boulevard St. Martin, on a 
raimy day, under the shelter of his umbrella! Saint 
Beuve, when remonstrated with for his gaucherie, replied, 
“They might kill him, but he didn’t mean to get wet;” 
and he didn’t die nor become what Mantalini called “a 
demmed moist body.” 

The Tillie Covert soon nad her mainsail furled by the 
help of ‘“‘Mickydoo” the boy of all work on the yacht, 
Much to our surprise, for our start was an early one, we 
found the market fishermen ahead of us at the wreck 
with fifteen splendid sheepshead in their two boats. 

And I might here be permitted to state, without in any 
way youching for its essential truth, ‘‘and tell the tale 
as ‘twas told to me” by an Anglesea fisherman, that the 
Atlantic City fishermen sometimes use dynamite car- 
tridges to blow up the sheepshead, when the demand is too 
eager and exigeant for the supply. This fish, the sheeps- 
head, brings in summer or winter twelve cents a pound 
in the fisherman’s boat, and they are ‘“‘plentiful ’scace at 
that,” as the Barnegat fishermen say, 

While the sky looked lowering, the dangerous cloud 
seemed no bigger than a man’s hand; but Skipper Sooy, 
one of the best-tempered disciples of Izaak Walton I ever 
met, had looked preternaturallly stolid and solemn all 
morning, But Roney reasoned that this was because the 
Captain—and a very good captain, too—of the Tillie 
Covert had come off without any matutinal or pre-pran- 
dial cocktail or even a cup of coffee. 

Charley F’, threw over his line, only to be rewarded 
with a bladderfish on the upper hook and a flying fish on 
the lower Chestertown. Roney looked disgusted; and 
his countenance only elongated as he pulled up a small 
and quite transparent flounder. ‘This is your great 
sheepshead ground, where the great Matt Quay caught 
fifty-four sheepshead of a morning, is it?” complainingly 
muttered Roney. 

‘“‘But,” said J. M. 8, ‘the sheepshead is a game fish, 
feeds somewhat precariously, and like all well-bred deni- 
ae of the deep, biteth not when the wind is from the 
east,’ 

‘Oh yes!” replied Roney, ‘‘that is all very well by way 
of explanation, but you go catch a bladderfish.” This is 
a small fish, as large as the palm of your hand, which 
utters a disagreeable gutteral sound when scratched on 
the belly. 

By this time Sooy, madder than ever, began to batter 
the brains out of an unoffending or offending dogfish 3in. 
long, which “‘willy nilly” had frozen on to Capt. Sooy’s 
surf-clam bait. 

“Gently now, gently, Skipper Sooy,” exclaimed J. M. 
8., “I've got a whopper,” and sure enough I began to feel 
that down pressure and sulky back-action which certainly 
heralded the first advent of a sheepshesd in a ‘‘nor’easter,” 
for by this time it was blowing like blue blazes and not 
even the 10lbs. sheepshead, as Sooy bounced him in the 
landing net, could bring a smile on the grim visage of the 
usually amiable, but now saturnine Sooy. 

Suddenly the Captain looked out and saw the Tillie 
Covert dragging anchor. Be it remembered the Tillie 
Covert (the gift of Statesman Quay to Skipper Sooy) is 
dearer to our festive captain than apples of silver set in 
filagree of gold. He looked unutterable things, for 
““Mickydoo” had gone sound asleep in the yacht's cabin, 
astone’s throw distant, while we four ‘‘redeemed the 
time” trying to fish ina bad northeast storm, for it had 
been pouring rain for fifteen minutes and by preconcerted 
arrangement not a word was to be said by the fishermen 
three to Sooy about the rain, 

Sooy yelled, ‘*You blankety blank Trish spalpeen, don’t 
you see your anchor will catch in the wreck?” Still 
Mickydoo slept the sleep of a tired bay boy. 

Dash my eyes,” shouted Sooy, “T’ll murder that Irish- 
man,” and eo instanti he threw a hard-shell clam at the 
sleeping Micky, which made such a racket as it struck the 
cabin door that Mickydoo jumped out with each red hair 
on his red head standing up straight, looking generally 
and particularly as if the devil was after him. Micky 
slept no more during that storm. 

“Captain,” said I, softly, ‘‘suppose you up killick and 
Jet's drift for flounders?” 


EEE —s _—t 


What the fisherman wishes he 
certainly thinks. will come to pass, and ‘‘Kingfisher,” he 
of the charming Sterne-like sketches of the charms of tak- 
ing bass in Michigan lakes, never felt more certain of a 


“Flounders! 
angry skipper. 


I quietly remonstrated, and suggested that, as we had 
come out for a $10 fish, I found the weather almost 


pleasant. 
I think that was the first lie I ever told. 


Folwell had hauled in his lines, looking the pictured 
image of despair as the water ran off his felt hat down his 
back. Roney gazed sadly at the four empty bottles of 
Tannahauser in the bottom of the dory and sighed as he 


scanned the bottom of the quite empty lunch basket. 


Folwell began to shake as if quinine could not save him. 


He tried to hum softly:, 


“Ol give me a cot in the valley I love 
And a trout fly on my summer hook.” 


He shook like an aspen; but Skipper Sooy smiled not, 
He too was wet to the skin and wanted to go home, but 
The wind howled as it does on an 


didn’t dare say so, L 
Illinois prairie on a November night, 


Not a bite did we get. A trifle vexed at our bad luck, 
and amused at the pictured despair of Roney and Folwell, 


IT finally said, ‘Skipper, I’ve got enough for to-day.” 
“Mic 


ward with the blizzard in our teeth. 


A more thoroughly wearied or water-logged party never 
struck the pavilion as we did in less than an hour, more 
dead than alive, not boasting in the least of our transparent 
flounder and single sheepshead. Roney struck for the Ocean 
House, to get on a dry suit; Folwell, who weighs 140]bs., 
got into a fat man’s bathing suit, intended, doubtless, for 
Jim Cassady, a 340-pounder, who orates and exordiates 


and perorates at Pittman’s Grove, and on week days is a 
“commissioner for all the States and nearly all the Terri- 


tories,” Even Sooy’s good nature came back, and he 
“roared throughout the fevered air” to see little Folwell 
As I gazed 
ab my solitary sheepshead I thought it might be 


rattle around in the fat man’s bathing suit. 


better to stray over the cornfields of Sussex county, and 
pull out the bronze-backed bass with a lancewood rod in 
Carpenter’s Lake, but the sun came out before train time, 


and ere another day I was ready to take another shy at 


the sheepshead in the summer sea, J. M.S. 


OUR SALMON RIVERS. 
A FISHING CHRONICLE, 


[From the French of J. M. Le Moinein Le Journal des Campagnes, 


Quebec. 


| | OW much progress has been made in the development 
of our fisheries, how many instructive and enter- 


taining books have been written on our salmon streams, 


on pisciculture and so on, since the time long ago when a 
learned physician, Dr. Wm. Henry, Superintendent of 


Military Hospitals in this Province, stationed at Quebec 
and Montreal in 1828, described in detail in 1839, the fruit- 
ful trout and salmon fisheries of the rivers Murray and 
Jacques-Cartier, in the county of Charlesvoix. Indeed 
his work in two yolumes, ‘‘Trifles from my Portfolio,” 
stands in the eyes of the faithful disciples of Ausone and 
of Columelle as a prized record of our early fishing days. 

The sketches gathered together in the learned doctor's 
portfolio show not only the skilled, angler, but also 
the charming convyersationalist, the writer, elegant 
and even classical, the careful observer of nature, the 
great traveler, the man of society and also the skillful 
practitioner of his art; since one of the sketches exhibits 
him as one of the anatomists appointed by the English. 
Government to take part in the official autopsy on the 
body of Napoleon I., at St. Helena, 

The sketches of Dr. Henry, delightful volumes which 
amateurs now dispute over, have carried the fame of the 
Jacques-Cartier as a fishing river to every quarter of the 
globe. We should not be surprised to learn that the re- 
nown of its rocky falls, of its rapids, the reputation of the 
Remous St. Jean of the Grands Rets, were, thanks to him, 
known to the savage tribes of Central Africa. 

The names of Henry and of his lamented successor at 
Jacques-Cartier, the late Charles Langevin, have been 
associated for half a century with this raging stream and 
with the neighborhood of the bridge of Louis Déry upon 
this river. Mr. R. Nettle has even taken the trouble to 
furnish a comparative table of the salmon catches of our 
excellent fellow citizen from 1850 to 1856. Mr. Langevin 
has given his name to an artificial fly of wonderful effi- 
cacy in making salmon rise, the Langevin salmon fly, and 
the name of Henry is still borne by one of the descend- 
ants of the former proprietors of the old Déry bridge. I 
made this discovery in the following way: 

In August, 1884, with a friend I was descending in a 
bark canoe one of the treacherous rapids of the great 
outlet of Lake St. John. Mr. Wm. Griffith, the owner of 
the celebrated fishing station on this rapid, had kindly 
granted a permit to fish to my companion, who; in less 
than an hour, had filled the canoe with superb winninish, 
weighing on an average 5lbs. each. The winninish, called 
by the English landlocked salmon, is extremely voracious 
at this season and takes any fly. I had the curiosity to 
ask of the old canoeman who managed our craft his name 
and the place of his birth. ‘I am called Henry Déry and 
was born at Déry’s Bridge on the Jacques-Cartier,” he said, 
pushing up his red cap and turning his quid. ‘‘Honoré or 
Henri” said I, ‘which is your name?” ‘‘Neither one nor 
the other, sir,” he replied, “but Henry Déry. My name 
is that of a benefactor of my family, Dr. Henry, whom 
you might have known in Quebec, perhaps sixty years ago. 
He used to come salmon fishing every summer to the 
Jacques-Cartier River.” “I did not know him,” I replied, 
“but I know of whom you speak.” 

T shall have many other things to say with regard to 
this facile writer, who, I believe, was the first to describe 
our salmon streams. I shall confine myself for the pres- 
ent to notice as I go along theinteresting account found in 
his book of a fishing trip which -he made from Montreal 
to Mal Bay in June, 1830, with a friend, Major Wingfield, 
of the Sixty-sixth Regiment. They seem both to have 
partaken very heartily of the hospitality offered there by 
the roof of Mr. Chaperon, which if I remember right, lies 
a little to the east of the Nairne Manor. Their guide was 
named Jean Gros; and Jean Gros having lost his paddle 
in arapid at the head of the fall in the Mal Bay River, 
they were nigh taking a cold bath in the river. Some 
energetic oaths from the Doctor attracted the attention of 
some neighboring people, who threw planks and poles 
to the distressed mariners. The canoe made the bank before 
t was caught by the rapid, The epic of the sufferings, 


Deiriy) Weld@better drift home,” said the 


, bring her around,” shouted Sooy; and like 
unto four drowned rats we were soon whizzing home- 


which the black flies, midges and mosquitoes inflicted 
upon them is very amusing; but a ray of good fortune 
soon came to brighten the gloom of their adversity. This 
was the taking of five salmon, weighing 105lbs., and forty- 
eight trout, which averaged élbs, each. Dr, Henry and 
his companion passed next on to Duck River and Black 
River, twenty miles lower down, a pens ee 5 ey 

Except a few articles in the newspapers and magazines, 
we meet with no long treatises on our salmon rivers be- 
tween 1889 and 1858, except a useful work on pisciculture 
and. the protection of our rivers, entitled ‘‘Salmon Fisher- 
ies of the St. Lawrence,” by a respected teacher of this 
city [Quebec], Mr. Richard Nettle, now employed at 
Ottawa in the Inland Revenue Department. Mr. Nettle, 
convinced that his tastes and his special knowledge 
might be utilized to the profit of his adopted country, 
put forth a volume which did so much to call public 
attention to a hitherto ignored source of revenue that the 
Governinent of the day, at the special solicitation, we are 
told, of His Excellency, Sir Edmund Walker Head, created 
the post of Superintendent of Fisheries, of which Mr. 
Nettle became the first incumbent. Here his work, his 
love for angling, and his literary aptitude were of real 
Service in the organization which Parliament later 
adopted. Mr, Nettle was one of the first among us to - 
call attention to the success in pisciculture attained in 
France by the pioneers in the discovery, two poor fisher- 
men of the Vosges, Gehin and Rémy, which success Mr. 
Coste later developed in so cleara manner. Mr, Nettle 
enumerated our salmon streams, insisted on the import- 
ance of protecting fish and gamein the spawning and 
breeding season, gave plans of fishways to be erected in 
mill sluices, furnished comparative tables of the yield of 
the most fruitful rivers of the Old World, protected and 
unprotected; dilated at length on fishculture, which Mr. 
Seth Green has so well carried on at his establishment at 
Mumford, in the State of New York, In short, the writ- 
ings of Mr, Nettle were very acceptable to all friends of 
progress. Some obstructionists, it is true—by the men of 
the nigogue*—in a word, the advocates of destruction 
of fish at every season, even that of spawning and repro- 
duction, endeavored, but in vain, to trip him up. Nettle 
was destined to triumph and did. 

Later, his name was enrolled by the side of that of 
Fortin, Couchon, Sicotte, Mitchell, the patrons and pro- 
moters of our actual fishery organization. 

Aside from the excellent annual reports submitted to 
the Legislature by the Hon, P. Fortin during seventeen 
years, commander of the Canadienne, in the coast service, 
aside from Judge Routhier’s little work “En Canot,” aside 
from some well-written pages in which the elegant style of 
our friend A, M. Montpetitis revealed, Canadian literature 
contains no lengthy work in the French language upon 
the subject of our fisheries. It is to English writers of 
Canada and the United States that we owe a series of 
instructive and amusing works—elaborately illustrated— 
upon our salmon rivers, which we propose to pass rapidly 
in review. 

In 1860, the celebrated English house, Longman, Green, 
Longman & Roberts, printed at London, edition deluxe, the 
yolume ‘‘Salmon Fishing in Canada, by a resident, with 
illustrations,” for Sir James Edward Alexander, Colonel 
of the 14th Regiment. This officer, known to the literary 
world by his explorations in America, in Africa and else- 
where, a great lover of angling, had during his sojourn in 
Canada made the acquaintance of the Rey. Dr. William 
Agar Adamson, D. C. L., Almoner or Chaplain of the 
Legislative Assembly. Sir Alexander took charge of the 
publication of the journal, or notes on his fishing, which 
had been prepared by Dr, Adamson. It is a work of 
nearly 400 pages, illustrated by numerous drawings, beau- 
tified by vignettes representing sporting adventures, some- 
times burlesque; it comprises twenty-four chapters, des- 
eriptive of jolly fishing excursions after salmon and 
salmon trout, on the eddies, in the rapids of the Saguenay 
and its tributaries, on the Escoumains, in the Petite 
Romaine, on the Sault au Mouton, at Portneuf and Ber- 
simi, on the Sheldrake, Godbout, Matane, Metis, Trinité, 
Pentecoste, Marguerite and Moisie rivers, not omitting a 
voyage to Labrador with the whalers of Gaspé in search 
of whales, the whole seasoned with scraps of poetry, with 
little poems improvised for the occasion, with anecdotes 
merry with keen repartees as with Attic salt. In this sal- 
magundi of salmon we find a little of everything, even of 
music. Two annotated Canadian songs precede the ap- 
pendix, Moore’s Boat Song of 1804, translated into French 
and set to music, and the touching complainte of 
the regretted Gerin Lajoie: 


“Un Canadien errant 
Loin de ses foyers.” 


The appendix contains documents, reports, and the fol- 
lowing pieces, several of them of great importance: 

I. The memoir read by Dr. Adamson before the Cana- 
dian Institute of Toronto, in 1858, and on which, later, was 
founded in great measure our legislation for the protec- 
tion and artificial propagation of salmon, ‘‘On the De- 
crease, Restoration and Preservation of Salmon in Can- 
ada.” 

II. ‘Observations on the Habits of the Salmon Family.” 
By William Henry, Esq., M.D., Inspector-General of 
Hospitals. 

Til. ‘Fishing in New Brunswick and Canada.” By 
Colonel Sir Alexander, F. ReG. 8. and R. A. §., 14th Regi- 
ment. 

IV. Extract of the “Report of Commissioner of Crown 
Lands, Canada, 1860.” 

VY. ‘Salmon and Sea Trout Fisheries of Lower Canada.” 

VI. ‘“‘Report of Crown Lands Department, Fisheries, 
1858.” Hon. P. M. Vankoughnet. 

Dr. Adamson’s. book, after a quarter of a century, con- 
tinues to delight amateurs, and sends us each season its - 
quota of tourists. 

In the spring of 1863 I gave to the public, under the 
title ‘‘Les Pécheries du Canada,” the summary of certain 
studies, the work of my leisure hours during the long 
winter evenings. The treatise was divided into two parts. 
Tn the first of these I described the results obtained in the 
Old World by the method of fishculture already known 
in the Province of Goldstein since 1858, but of which 
Gehin and Remy, the fishermen of the Vosges, became, 
without knowing it, the most illustrious apostles in 
France, and which a learned member of the Institute who 
is at the same time professor in the College of France, 
Mr. Coste, had accepted by the French and several other 


*The nigogue is the Indian name of the spear used to kill salmon 
by toreblight. 


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an 


[Aue 26, 1886. 


governments since 1855, in a treatise* translated into 
almost all languages. This new method of propagating, 
restoring and protecting the fish in ponds and rivers was 
followed by several sketches of trout lakes and of salmon 
rivers, which I described in detail to the amateur anglers 
of Canada and the United States, inviting them to share 


- our riches. 


The second part presented an historical review of our 
deep-water fisheries, and suggested a number of amend- 
ments and changes in the organization of our coast ser- 
vice, and in the legislation affecting the Canadian fish- 
eries, Such as bounties, fishways for the salmon, 
compulsory inspection of the herring and fish oil, the fit- 
ting out of gunboats to protect our coast against the en- 
croachments of our neighbors, when eyer the provisions 
of the treaty of 1818 shonld come up, ete. 

Lam happy to have seen several of my suggestions in- 
corporated in our statutes, and the cruisers at the 
moment at which I write are the order of the day. My 
modest work procured for me the encouragement of the 
Prime Minister of the day, Hon. Mr. Sicotte, later known 
from the legislation which he procured to be enacted as 
‘“‘the Father of Fisheries.” The Hon, Mr. Cauchon, then 
at the zenith of his fame, dedicated to me an extremely 
eulogistic article in the Journal de Quebec. But let us 
pass on. ; 

In 1862,a member of the New York Bar, Robert B. 
Roosevelt, son of Judge Roosevelt and author, among 
other works, of ‘‘Game Eirds of the North,” published at 
New York, under the nom de plume of “Barnwell,” a useful 
treatise of 324 pages, under the title ‘‘Game Fish of the 
North.” Mr. Roosevelt, while describing in detail his 
favorite amusement, has made serious researches as to the 
different species of sea and river fish which he considers 


_game fish, He discusses their specific characteristics, 


their habits, classification, the time of spawning and the 
methods of taking them, the material for and the manner 
of preparing the artificial fly; the whole accompanied by 
agreeable reminiscences of his fishing in the New England 
States, in New Brunswick and in the Province of Quebec. 
His book is a useful and charming vade mecwm for the 
anglers for troutand salmon. Mr, Roosevelt is a civilized 
man on his yacation, sighing for the solitude of the thick- 
ets of our lakes and of our salmon reaches. Happy Mr. 


_ Roosevelt! 


*Instructions Pratiques sur la Pisciculture. Seconde edition, 
Paris: Librairie de Victor Masson, 1856. 
[TO BE CONTINUED. | 


THE MENHADEN QUESTION. 


Editor Forest and Stream; 

In your issue of Ang. 19 a correspondent saysit is a fact 
that bluefish are largely dependent on menhaden for food, 
which is not true. Last year and this large quantities of 
small herrings made their appearance on our coast (a sam- 
ple of which in alcohol we send to the office of ForEsT 
AND STREAM by express to-day), which has been the food 
of bluefish last season and this. The fact is that there is 
not a single fish known to our markets that depends on 
menhaden for food. At present there are menhaden in 
Narragansett Bay, Long Island Sound, from Montauk to 
Fire Island and from Barnegat to the Delaware, and there 
is not a single food fish feeding on either school, and to 
prove our assertion we challenge your correspondent to 
put one or more experts on our steamers for one week or 
ten at our expense for board, and test the truth of our 
assertion by actual observation. 

Last month the steamer George W. Humphrey caught 
10,000Ibs, of bluefish just in sight of Squam, N, J., which 
they sold for 124c, per pound. If they had been rendered 
at factory they would have been worth less than one-half 
of one cent per pound, showing the absurdity of the 
statement that menhaden steamers use food fish to render 
into oil and guano. Not a menhaden was found in the 
stomach of a single bluefish, but they were gorged with 
herrings (like sample sent you) and small buttertish. 
When they set their seine it was for bluefish and not 
menhaden, and it took fourteen men two days to repair 
seine. 

Bluefish are plenty on our coast, and if our bluefisher- 
men would only change their mode of fishing to meet 
the changed appetite of the bluefish, our markets would 
be filled with that fish within one week, at a reasonable 

rice. 
y Qur eel fishermen in this vicinity have found that even 
eels won't eat fresh menhaden and won't enter pots unless 
they are baited with the small herrings (like sample), 
which seems to be the prevailmg food on our coast at 
present, for eels, bluefish and squiteague, 

What we claim is if there was any food fish feeding on 
menhaden that the menhaden fishermen in taking larse 
quantities of said fish would find them mixed with the men- 
haden, which is not the fact, and we can prove it_ to the 
satisfaction of our sharpest-eyed adversary, providing he 
will take the trouble to learn the actual facts of the case 
by observation. "e, 

Less than five years ago large quantities of small men- 
haden about the size of the herrings (which we have sent 
you) were in Buzzard’s and Narragansett bays, and in 
Long Island Sound, and with and feeding on them were 
quantities of bluefish and squiteague, and from several 
daily observations it was found the fish had over ten 
fresh menhaden in their stomachs, from which calceula- 
tions were made, showing more menhaden were being 
devoured daily than the combined catch of all the men- 
haden fishermen for fifty years. ’ 

A few years since the government of the United States 


appointed a Fishery Commission to investigate the fishery 


question, and asa result they published during 1884a 
book éntitled ‘‘The Fisheries and Fishery Industries of 


the United States.” On page 574 of said book is an esti- 


mate of the amount of menhaden destroyed by predaceous 
animals each year, which is put at a million million of 
millions, which. by comparison shows we destroy yearly 
one menhaden where predaceous animals destroy over 
fifteen hundred millions. os 

It isa significant fact that disinterested scientific men 
like Baird, Buffon, Huxley and Goode, all give their tes- 
timony one way after investigating this subject. 

DanieL T. CHURCH. 
Trverton, R. L, Aug. 21. 


A Suockinc CREATURE—The electric eel now on ex- 
hibition at Blackford’s in Fulton Market. 


Birch Lopexn, Rangeley Lakes, is for sale, See advt, 


THE MrraMicHi.—Fredericton, N. B, Mr, A. H, Wood, 
of Boston, who has recently returned from his fishing 
grounds on the Miramichi, writes to Mr. Rainsford of this 
city: ‘The trouble with the Miramichi fishing is at 
the mouth of the river. If all netting could be stopped 
above tide-water, the salmon would become more plenti- 
ful, and the Miramichi would rank among the first salmon 
riyers in the world, and sportsmen from all quarters would 
flock its banks, and leaye many thousands of dollars 


-with the inhabitants, Even to allow nets say three days 


in the week to be set would be a great improyement on 
the present wholesale slaughter and destruction of what 
ought otherwise to be a source of reyenue to the province, 
[now talk in general and for all the rivers, yet I think 
the Southwest Miramichi is the most poorly protected and 
worse poached of them all. Why just think of it; the 
State of Maine with her splendid game and fishery laws 
realized last year from sportsmen and tourists over five 
millions of dollars, while you, with equal or better 
facilities, get comparatively nothing. Not only that, but 
in the near future your people will require to do what the 
United States Government has already been compelled to 
do, viz., to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to re- 
stock rivers which once teemed with salmon, but become 
entirely barren from the same cause that is gradually, 
but surely, overtaking yours. Every year seems to pro- 
duce more salmon fly-fishers and less salmon. Therefore 
I say a little careful legislation in time will draw many 
dollars to your province, besides saving many in the 
future, and should you be able to do anything toward 
bringing about a change for the better every sportsman 
will help you.” 


THE OTSEGO WHITEFISH.—Utica, N. Y.—Editor Forest 
and Stream: While trolling for pickerel on Otsego Lake 
recently in company with a friend we noticed a large dead 
fish floating on the surface of the water, We took it into 
the boat, and upon examination found it to be a large 
Otsego bass (so-called) which had been choked while try- 
ing to swallow a minnow. A portion of the little fish 
still protruded from the mouth of the bass, and the latter 
had evidently been dead but afew hours. We estimated 
the weight of the bass to be 3lbs. The Otsego bass, which 
is said to be indigenous to this lake, resembles the white- 
fish, but is much finer flavored, and is considered superior 
even to the black bass. Its mouth is exceedingly small, 
and, owing to this fact, it rarely takes a bait. I have 
never before known of an instance of its preying on 
smaller fish. Iam unable to say whether or not the fish 
referred to is rightly termed a bass, but am inclined to 
think it belongs to anotherfamily. Can you give me any 
light on the subject?—Portsa. [The so-called ‘‘Otsego 
bass” is a soft-finned fish, and, therefore, is not a true bass 
or perch. It is a local variety of the genus Coregonus, 
and by some authors it is separated from the whitefish of 
the Great Lakes (C. clupetformis) by the title C. clupet- 
fornus, var. otsego; but in the late “Synopsis of the 
Fishes of North America,” Prof. Jordan classes it as the 
common whitefish. ] 


BULLHEADS ON TROLLING SPooNs.—Mansfield Valley, 
Pa., Aug. 17.—Your correspondent, Cocker, in last week's 
issue, says he neyer heard of a bullhead taking a trolling 
spoon. I have taken a number of them while trolling for 
pickerel, ‘and have seen many more taken by others in the 
same way. On Stink Pond, in Luzerne county, Pa., it 
was a frequent occurrence, that little lake being full of 
them, and their manner of taking the spoon was not un- 
like that of the pike, though not so vicious, They willdo 
it occasionally, especially when the spoon is trolling deep. 
I do not forget the first one I caught on a spoon hook, I 
was trolling quite deep and felt a heavy tug. Supposing 
I had fastened to a good-sized pickerel, I was careful to 
keep a taut line, but it came out too easy for a pickerel, 
and as I dropped it into the boat I was not only surprised 
but actually startled, for I did not immediately recognize 
the ‘‘varmint.” It was 14in. long, and considered a large 
one for the place.—Bo. 


Wetting A Linz IN SWITZERLAND.—Vienna, Aug. 9. 
—Hditor Forest and Stream: On Thursday, July 29, I took 
eight pretty troutat Maunebach, on the Unter See, Switz- 
erland. This is the outlet of the Rhine as it leaves Lake 
Constance. On the hill above my fishing ground is the 
chateau of Arensberg, once the home of Queen Hortense, 
the mother of Napoleon III. It isalovely spot. and isnow 
the property of Eugenie. I took my fish with a fly and 
my little 50z. rod, which, by the way, was a source of 
great astonishment to my boatman, a professional felchen 
fisherman. He had never seen such light tackle in those 
“‘diogins.” The Boden See (Lake Constance) produces a 
good table fish called felchen, which very much resemble 
our lake herring, but are minus all game qualities, My 
eight quarter-pounders were the first taken there with a 
fiy in eyer so long.— KIT CLARKE. 


BLAcK Bass IN Maine,—The Augusta (Me.) Journal 
says that ‘fishermen in many parts of the State are form- 
ing petitions in regard to ending the close season on black 
bass and white perch at May 20, Every wielder of the 
rod and line is strongly in favor of the movement.” This 
is all right if Maine anglers wish to catch all the bass now 
in their waters; but if they want fishing in years to come, 
let the bass rest until June 1 to 15, for they spawn in May 
in New York and many may delay this necessary duty in 
Maine until: the middle of June. Give them a chance to 
furnish bass fishing after the older fish are fried and there 
will be sport in years to come, 


Sishculture. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


AN ALLEGED NEW CARP. 


Editor Forest and. Stream: yo 

A recent article in some New York paper, I think it was 
the Times, calls attention to the omission by the U.5. Fish 
Commission to procure, for propagation in the United States, 
a variety of carp which the writer calls the Brittany carp, 
and which, in his opinion, is yery much superior to the 
leather, the mirror, or eee sgple A beee as introduced into this 
country a few years ago by the Commission. 
Semedint astonished at this oversight on the part of the 
Commission, which I supposed had exercised a proper judg- 
ment in its selection of carp for America, I have caused some 
inquiry to be made in sate to this fish, and am advised by 
a competent authority that there is what is known as the 


brehaigne carp, or carpeau; in the Rhone and in the Saone; 
as also cans de Lyon, or carpeau de Lyon. Ii is called in 
Germany the Laimer, Gelte, Roller, etc. The fish, although 
highly prized, does not constitute a species, representing 
simply a sexual condition, occurring either incidentally or 
brought about artificially by castration or spaying, an act 
said to be as easy of accomplishment in the fish as in the 
chicken or other domestic animal. 

In order to settle definitely the question in regard to this 
variety of carp, an inquiry was addressed to Mr. Raveret 
Wattel, the well-known secretary of the Société d’ Acclima- 
tation, of Paris, an association which takes special note of 
everything connected with the domestication, in France, of 
native animals and foreign plants. From his letter, which 
is herewith printed, it will be seen that the Société is entirely 
ignorant of such a species or even variety: 

SoclmTE NATIONALE D’ ACCLIMATATION DE FRANCE.—Paris, 
July 8, 1886,—Dear Sir: I have duly received your letter of 
20th May, and it is with great pleasure that our Society 
would send to Mr, Blackford a lot of Bretaigne carp, but we 
do not know this variety of carp; and the various fisheultur- 
ists that we have consulted (as well as at the Museum d’His- 
toire Naturelle) have not been able to tell us what it may be. 
There is the reason of the delay of the present letter. So it 
would be necessary that you have the kindness to forward to 
us some information about the real habitat of this carp, and 
especially the indication of the papers introducing this 
yariety. Perhaps this information will furnish to us the 
possibility to know what is the Bretaigne carp and where 
i can findit, Yours respectfully—RAVERET W ATTEL, Sec- 
retary, 

This letter caused a surmise that the carping critic who 
had claimed that the Fish Commission was remiss in oyer- 
looking a very excellent and famous fish of Europe might 
not know as much as he pretended, and I sent the newspaper 
slip to Washington, where it was referred to Dr. Rudolph 
Hessel, Superintendent of the National carp ponds, who has 
ae awide experience in carp culture in Europe, He re- 
plies: 

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 28, ’86.—Dear Sir; The writer of 
a recent newspaper article which mentioned a French car 
by the name of brehaigne or brihaigne, as being a new vari- 
ety, is in error, as no carp of this name exists either in 
France or in the adjacent countries. It is possible that. he 
means the so-called brehaigne carp or carpeau, which are 
occasionally found in the Rhone and Saone rivers, from 
whence they are taken to the fish markets of Lyons and 
Paris. This fish is also called carpe de Lyon and carpeau 
de Lyon, and if itis this fish which the writer urges the U. 
5. Fish Commission to introduce, heis greatly in error, be- 
cause the fish will not breed, being sexless. 

The flesh of this fish is highly esteemed by connoisseurs in 
France, as the fish improves after the manner of the capon 
or poularde. This carpeau, or brehaigne carp, is some- 
times found in other rivers, as the Rhine, Weser, Elbe. etc., 
in Germany; in the Danube and tributaries in Austria, and 
in the Po in Italy, where the people are aware of its culinary 
yalue as wellas they arein France. The fishermen call it 
Laimer, Gelte, Roller, etc., in Germany. The Italian, Hun- 
garian or Sclayonian name I have forgotten. They are oc- 
casionally found in ponds, but their occurrence there is rare. 

I cannot see what benefit it would be to introduce this ear- 
peau which this enthusiastic writer speaks of, in this coun- 
try, as it will never spawn, and no young fish could by any 
possibility be bred from this stock. The writer of that fam- 
ous article, whoeyer he may be, would have done much bet- 
ter to have informed himself about this tish of which he 
may have heard in France, before trying to instruct others 
regarding it; he might just as well suggest to our poultry 
men to introduce live poulardes and capons from France for 
the purpose of hatching young ones from them. 

The history of this sexless carp is quite an old one. Aris- 
totle in his ‘De Animalibus Historia,” Lib. X., LibIV., Cap. 
IX., makes mention of it, calling them Ezirpryio. Later 
Huropean works on Ichthyology pay no attention to this 
freak of nature, and we only find them classed as species im 
the last half of the last century, (‘‘Duhovusel, Traite Generale 
de Péche,”’ Vol. II., Sec. 3). Vallot in his “Ichthyologie 
Frangaise,”’ 1837, was the last French scientist who made 
mention of these abnormal specimens as species. ‘ 

Some years ago I took a little interest in these undeveloped 
specimens and visited the Rhone and Saone River and the 
tributaries, to investigate this matter, but think I have 
given you enough at present and will therefore stop, unless 
you think the subject of further interest. Respectfully 
yours, RupoLeH HESSEL, 

Having obtained this evidence I have let the matter drop 
and cannot see that any valuable species of carp In Hurope 
has been overlooked by Prof. Baird, his assistants in this 
country or his fisheultural friends on the other side. 

FRED MATHER, 


Answers to Correspondents. 


2s" No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 


8. ii.—See our issue of July 8. 

M. T., Boston, Mass.—Please tell me where T can find books that 
will give me some idea about the catamaran? Ans. We know of 
nothing treating of the subject. 

J. H. M.—You will find some shooting in the locality named, but 
we cannot refer you to any quiet farm house there. Go to the vil- 
lage hotel and from there look around for yourself. 

J. B. E., Niantic, Conn.—What are the prospects for hiring out a 
25ft. sloop yacht for fishing, pleasure parties, etc., in Florida dur- 
ing the winter? Am thinking cf going there if the prospects are 
good. As. In winter many parties goon cruisesin Florida, and 
we should judge that_a good boat world beindemand. Many 
Florida ports are already well supplied, but we have had frequent 
inquiries for suitable craft on the Gulf coast. 

M.I. L., Newmarket, N. H.—The book “Woods and Lakes of 
Maine,” by Mr. L. L. Hubbard, contains an account of a trip from 
Moosehead Lake to New Brunswick, in a birch bark canoe, giving 
the hunting, fishing and camping experiences of the author, a 
friend and two Indian guides. ‘The book aims to give “a true and 
circumstantial delineation of the camper’s lifein the Maine for- 
asts, especially as seen by one who goes into them with an Indian 
guide.” It is illustrated. 

D., Augusta, Ga.—In your edition of July 15 you publish a letter 
from “R.,” of this place, and your answer has been held up by him 
to govern an entirely different question. Iwas the one designated 
as A, and went to the score and said “ready” and “pull,” and did 
fire one barrel, not at the broken bird but at the one from trap No. 
2, which was the good bird; then turned to the right and saw the 
other bird in small pieces and claimed two more birds under the 
rules. While we were talking Mr. R. came up and said “He shot 
at the broken bird.” I told him I did not, and was sustained by at, 
least a dozen members of our clab. including the president and 
captain. I did not see the broken bird until I had shot at the good 
one. Hadl a right to 2 more birds or not? Alli wishistoknow 
the rules positive and govern myself by them. Ans, The funda- 
mental principle in all the various rules is that whey, a shooter 
fires at a bird in good faith he must accept the result of that shot. 
The birds were sprung simultancously and A accepted them both 
by firing at the first one. There is no question as to his missing 
that one;and to allow the chance of another bird in its place is 
manifestly unfair to the other shooters. Therules all dssume that 
the protest precedes the shot, when the whole matter is within the 
control of the shooter. 


Taw U.S. CARTRIDGE Co., of Lowell, Mass., have patented a 
owder for cal. .22 bullet breech cap that contains no glass, makes 
ttle noise and light smoke, This overcomes the objection made 
by owners of fine .2? rifles to using BB, as heretofore made, as the 
glass colmraabne Pon ae destroyed the rifling. They use a lubri- 
coh in alec of glass, thus preventing fouling and not injuring the 
Tifle,—Adv, 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


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— Che Kennel. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


FIXTURES. 
DOG SHOWS, 


Aug. 24 to 27.—First Annual Dog Show of the Latonia Agricul- 
tural Association, Covington, Ky. Geo. Ti, Hill, Manager, P, 0. 
Box 76, Cincinnati, O. Wntries close Aug. 14, ; 

Sept. 1 and 2.—First Show of the American Fox-Terrier Club, at 
Newport, R.1, Por fox-terriers exclusively. Fred Hoey, Secretary, 
Box 2017 New York. Entries close Aug, 21, ; sf 

Sept. 7 to 10.—First Annual Dog Show of the Tri-State Pair Asso- 
ciation, Chas. Reed, Secretary, Toledo, O. Entries close Sept. 1, 

Sept. 8 to 10.—Hornellsville, N. Vi, Dog Show, Farmers’ Club 
Fair. J. 0. Fellows, Superintendent, Hornellsville. Entries close 


Sept. 1. 
Sept, 14 to 16.—Bench Show of Attleboro Farmers’ and Mechanics’ 


a eepeTant Et A. H. Wakeman, Secretary. P.O. Box 1483, Provi- 
ence, R.. I. 
Sept. 14 to 17.—First Fall Dog Show of the New Jersey Kennel 


Gluh, Waverley. A. P. Vredenburg, Secretary, 14 Murray street, 
New York. Entries close Sept. 1. . es 
Sept, 27 to Oct. 2.—Bench Show of Indiana State Fair Association, 
J. M. Freeman, Secretary, Bicknell, Ind. ; 
Oct. 19 to 22.—Fifth Annual Dog Show of the New Brunswick 
Kennel. H. W. Wilson, Secretary, St. John, N. B. 


FIELD TRIALS. 


Sept. 21.—Field Trials of the Manitoba Field Trials Club, Chas, 
A. Boxer, Secretary, Box 252, Winniper. P t 

Nov. 8.—Second Annual Field Trials of the Western Field Trials 
pcan, at Abilene, Kan, R. C. Van Horn, Secretary, Kansas 

‘ity, Mo. 

Noy.8.—Third Annual Field Trials of the Fisher’s Island Club, at 
Fisher's Island, N. Y. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hoboken, N, J, 

Nov. 22Eighth Annual Field Trials of the Eastern Field Trials 
@luh, at High Point, N. GC. W. A. Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Kings county, N, Y. f , ‘ 

Dee. 6.—Eighth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn. 


A. K. R.—SPECIAL NOTICE. 


HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 
of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month. Hntries close on thelist. Should be in 
early, Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1,50. Address ‘American Kennel Register,” P. O. Box 2832, New 
York. Number of entries already printed 4006. 


SAN FRANCISCO BENCH SHOW. 


1 ee bench show given by the California Bench Show and 
Field Trials Club was held at San Francisco July 27-31. 


com, 8S. J. Smith’s Snoozer,—Puprres—ist and 2d, Mrs. R, P. 
Ashe’s Cri Cri and Ko Ko, 

SPITZ.—ist, G. D, Shearer’s Spitzy. 

ITALIAN GREYHOUNDS.—Ist, Miss B. Schleicher’s Gipsey. 


MISCELLANEOUS.—Ist, Mis. J. Robinson’s Rob; 2d, J. Zam- 
mitt’s Wolf, Very high com, reserve, G. A. Schultz’s Dandy. 


SPECIAL PRIZES. 


Best mastiff, S. R. Prentiss’s Yub; St. Bernard, A. W. Manning’s 
Ben; Neyfoundland, J. J. Jamison’s Don; greyhound, GC. J. Mur- 
phy’s Tailamore; foxhound, C. Ross’s Kate; beagle, G. W. Bass- 
ford’s Bannerman, Jr.; large pointer, J. M. Barney's Tom Pinch; 
small, E. W. Briggs’s Climax; puppy, H. R. Brown's Donna Sen- 
sation; English setter, DeVaull & Moore’s Regent (not for compe- 
tition in regular class); English setter dog, T. J. Watson’s Hamlet; 
bitch,'\D. Gilroy’s Daisy; puppy, C. H. Hatch’s Countess Mollie; 
black and tan setter, J. MM. Donahue’s Maud; kennel Irish setters 
(3), A, B. Truman; Trish setter, A. B, Truman’s Mike T.; Ivish 
water spaniel, ‘A. B. Blford’s Irish Girl; second best, T. J. Pinder's 
Jerry P.; field spaniel dog, W. G..O’Hara’s Snipe; bitch, M. Vogel's 
You Know; very high com, cocker spaniel, Mrs. EH. Leavesley’s 
Cute; high com., L. Loupe’s Daisy; bull-terrier, J. F. McNamara’s 
Jennie; very high com. puppy, J. Crowley’s Gubby; fox-terrier, J, 
H, Wise’s Schneider; puppy, . B. Martin’s Lotta; York- 
shire terrier, F. W. Sierp’s Mash; kennel King Charles span- 
iels, Mrs. a Robinson; pug Baron yon Schroeder’s Chip; 
Italian greyhound, Miss B. Schleicher’s Fawn; best dog in the 
show, J. M. Barney's Tom Pinch; best kennel, E. Leavesley; best 
setter bitch with litter, C. Kaeding’s Fannie; best dog owned by a 
lady, Mrs. J. Sparrow's Beauty; second best, Mrs, 1. Leayesley's 
Julie; best dog, owned by non-resident, EB. H. Palmer's Colonel; 
bitch, C. H. Hatch’s Countess Mollie; best dog from Gilroy, D. 
Gore Daisy; second best, Mrs, E. Leayvesley’s Julie; smallest 
dog, Mrs, A. B. Truman’s Guess, In the miscellaneous class 
prizes were awarded to Geo, A, Schultz's Dandy, J. W. Orndarff’s 
Gypsy, P. McCann’s Oscar, Mrs, J, Robinson’s Mouse and Minnie, 
and J. Daly's Sport. 


MASTIFF CHARACTER, 
(Continued from page 72). 


7 HT you must not put Vera down for a dull, soft, apa- 

thetie disposition, that ever rejoiced over new friends, 

She was as active as a terrier and for a couple of hundred 

yards as swift as a greyhound, She never missed following 
me in my rides and drives and rarely failed to keep pace. 

As to her readiness for action you will judge for yourself. 
Iwas on my way home from along walk, and was passing 
the ‘‘Half Moon Hotel,’’ Dulwich, when seven or eight young 
fellows, who were apparently on a holiday trip, rushed out 
of the bar, romping and pushing each other, They were 
just sufficiently exhilarated to feel inclined to poke a bit of 
fun at a passer-by. It fell to my lot, and the first move was 
to push me against the fencing of the adjacent hotel tea 
gardens, Vera noticed it andcamewup. My assailant was 
about to push his jest a little further, when two heavy paws 
stood on his chest, and with a brilliant set of snoy-white 
dentals, framed in by the tight-wrinkled fold of a drawn 
muzzle, a pair of flaming eyes with accompaniment of a tune 
not unlike the distant rolling of a brewing storm, my com- 
panion did more to check the rough game in the twinklin 

| of an eye than half a brigade of Metropolitan Blues coul 


The number of dogs represented was not large, and the com-? have achieved in half an hour’s eloquent persuasion to 


petition was therefore not spirited. The judging was done 


by Mr. John Dayidson. The special report for which we had } was the upshot of nature. 


arranged has not cometohand. Belowisalist of the awards: 
AWARDS, 


MASTIFPFS,—Dogs: Ist, 8. R. Prentiss’s Yub; 2d, J. M. Donahue’s 
Dick. Bitches; 1st, W. L. B. Mills’s Lady, 

ULMER DOGGE OR GERMAN MASTIFFS.—Ist, A. B. 
Spreckles’s Diana; 2d, C. A. Hug’s Gracie. Very high com., H. W. 

ieland’s Romeo. 

ST. BERNARDS.—Dogs: ist, A. W. Manning’s Ben; 2d, FP. Katz's 
Hector. Very high com., G. Knief’s Tiger. ' 

NEWFOUNDLANDS,—Dogs: Ist, J. J. Jamison’s Don; 2d, BE. W. 
Linsley’s Rover. Bitches: 1st, W. Cawley's Flora, 

GREY HOUNDS,—Dogs: Ist, C. J. Murphy’s Tullamore. Biteiies: 
1st, G. Bird’s Lady Bird; 2d, C, Mooney's Kittie Clover, Puprprms— 
Dogs: 1st, FP. 8. Frencli’s Vite. 

FOXHOUNDS.—Dogs: Ist, A. L. Thompson's Jim; 2d, J. Chicou’s 
Tayo. Bitches: C. Ross’s Kate. High com.,, Ff, Laboste’s Fannie. 


BEAGLES.—Dogs: Ist, G. W. Bassford’s Bannerman, Jr.; 2d, H. 
ay M. Sandbach’s Wassic. Bitches: Ist, H.W. M. Sandbach’s 

essie. 

POINTERS.—_LARGE—Dogs: Ist, J. M. Barney’s Tom Pinch; 2d, 
C. A. Haight’s Dick. Very high com. reserve, R. T. Vandevort’s 
Don. Very high com., G. W. Bassford’s Victor Il. High com., E. 
S. Greble’s Faust and J. HW. Hardy's Bruce Il. Com., W. Payne's 
Ranger and H. A. Bassford’s Butte Bow. Bitches: Ist, W. Schrie- 
ber’s Lassie; 2d, R. T. Vandevort’s Drab. Very high com., H. 
Wessenden’s Judy.—SMALL—Dogs: Ist, E. W. Brige’s Climax; 2d, 
W. J. Fox's Matchless. Very high com., S. Allen’s Dude. Bitches: 
ist, P. J. Powers’s Beauty,—Puppres—Dogs: 1st, H. Kahn's Ben 
Cotton; 2d, A.B, Truman’s RushT. Bitches: H. R. Brown’s Donna 
Sensation; 2d, T. J. Pinder’s Romp P. Very high com., R. M. Wy- 
man’s Blossom. 


ENGLISH SETTERS.—Dogs: ist, T. J. Watson’s Hamlet; 2d, C. 
Kaeding’s Shot. Very high com. reserve, G. A. Watson’s Belmont. 
Very high com., Dr. Gilroy’s Rock, W. Hederman’s Sport and G. 
Muller’s Carlo. High com., D. E. Goodman's ‘Klinker, D. J. W. 
Lyngreen’s Shot and 5. Allen’s Fritz. Com., T. Hicks’? Dash, A. 
L. Piper’s Dick, E, H. Palmer's Colonel, KE. H, Farmer’s Mark and 
E. C. Hisgen’s King. Bitches; 1st, D. Gilroy’s Daisy; 2d, C. Kaed- 
ing’s Fannie. Very high com. reserve, D. Gilroy’s Di Vernon. 
Very high com., P. G. Anzar’s Ola, H. H. Farmer’s Queen and Mrs. 
Tt. J. Pinder’s Queen. High com,, D, E. Goodman's Nora C. and 
J. B. Barber’s Topsy. Com., J. M. Donohue’s Pet and J. Kerri- 
yonis Wild Flower.—Pupriss—Dogs: ist, E. Leavesly’s Mare 

ntony; 2d, H. C. Morey’s Dons. Bitches: 1st, C. H. Hatch's 
Countess Mollie; 2d, D. Gilroy's Lulu Montez, 

BLACK AND TAN SETTERS.—Dogs; Ist, J. H. Ryan's Sport; 

2d, J, Rosenzweig’s Sam. Very high com. reserye, C. H. Shaw's 
Carpe Diem. High com.,H. C. Dayis’s Duke. Bitches: Ist, J. M. 
Donahue’s Maud; 2d, G..Mahr’s Queen.—Puppirs—Dogs: H. Du- 
brow’s Johnny. Bitches: ist, E. H. Wakeman’s Hazel Kirke. 
_ IRISH SETTHRS.—Dogs: Ist, A. B. Truman’s Mike T.; 2d, J. C. 
Scott’s Pat O’More. Very high com. reserve, J. Scott's J erry. 
Very high com., ©, Kaeding’s Duke. High com., BE. Kennedy's 
Jerry. Bitches: 1st, A. B. Truman’s Lady Elcho; 2d, J.C. Scott's 
Lena. Very high com. reserve, H. Blendell’s Nellie—PuPrrms— 
Dogs: 1st, E. T, Dooley’s Tom. 

RETRIEVERS.—Dogs: 1st, C. H. Jouett’s Smut. 

- IRISH WATER SPANIELS.—Dogs: Ist, T. J. Pinder’s Jerry P.; 
2d, A. B. Elford’s Conn, Very high com. reserve, W. §&. Kittle’s 
Brian Boru. Bitches: 1st, A. B. Elford’s Ivish Girl; 2d, W.S. Kit- 
tle’s Broona. Very high com., T. J. Pinder’s Nora P. Com.,C. A, 
Lalande’s Fanny. 

FIELD SPANIELS.—Dogs: ist, W. G. O’Hara’s Snipe. Bitches: 
Ist, M. Vogel’s You Know. 

COCKER SPANIELS.—Dogs: Ist, F. McPherson’s Sport; 2d, L. 
Loupe’s Sport. Very high com. reserye, HE, St. Léger’s Jeff. Very 
high com., G. H. Thompson’s Romp. Bitches: 1st, Mrs. E. Leaves- 
ley’s Julie; 2d, P.G. Anzar’s Bonita. Very high com. reserve, Mrs. 
E. Leavesley’s Cute. Very high com., Mrs. E. Leavesley’s Bonita. 
High com., Lb. Loupe's Daisy. 

BULL-TERRIERS.— Dogs: Ist, C. H. Jouett's Spring; 2d, F. Rose’s 
Paddy. Bitches: Ist, J. FP. McNamara’s Jennie; 2d, C. H. Jouett’s 
Bess. Very high com., F. Rose’s Nellie. Puppies: 1st, J. Martenet’s 
Belle; 2d, D. F. Crowley’s Judy. Very high com. reserve, J. Crow- 
ley’s Gubby. 

FOX-TERRIERS.— Dogs; ist, J..W. Wese’s Schneider; 2d, P. BE. 
Wendoza’s Fido. Bitches: Ist, J. H. McGovern’s Susie. Puppies: 
ist and 2d, J. B. Martin’s Lotta and Betity. 

BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS.—ist, J, I, Sparrow's Beauty; 
2d, Mrs. A. B. Truman’s Guess. 

YORKSHIRE TERRIERS,\1st, FE. W. Sierp’s Mash; 2d, Miss L. 
Sierp’s Silver. Very high com., R. D. Callan’s Beauty. 


BULLDOGS,—1st, C. Cox's Sport. 


COLLIES.— Dogs: No entries. Bitches: Ist, D. Patton’s Fair 
Maid of Perth. 


DALMATIANS.—Ist, H. B. Slocum’s Ruby; 2d, V. Nelson’s Spot. 
PUGS—ist, Baron Von Schroeder's Chips; 2d, Mrs. T. Fair's 
Pud, Very high com, reserve, Miss M, Winon’s Jack, Very high 


And yet she had never been trained to this; it 
The mastiff’s instinct leads it to 
protect and to guard, as it compels the collie to drive sheep, 
the terrier to catch rats, the Newfoundland to jump into the 
water to save life, and as the pointers and setters are thrown 
into their state of cataleptic immovability at the scent of 
game. Instances of this are recorded in that excellent work 
“The Dog,”’ by “‘Idstone,’’ when he says; ‘Their great qual- 
ity—and what greater or so valuable in a dumb animal—of 
fidelity to their master is historical. Such was the defense 
of her dead master by a bitch of the old race at the battle of 
Agincourt (where she had fought with him and stuck to him 
after his death, and guarded him from being plundered and 
stripped by marauders): or of Sir Henry Leé at his seat, now 
belonging to the Karl of Lichfield; or of the nobleman of the 
Scotch borders from the attack of assassins at a suspicious 
Italian inn, 

Let him be your friend, and treat him as such, and you 
may depend on his acting his part most honestly and most 
generously. Although I am attached to all my dogs, I 
always fix on one to be my special mate. A female I gen- 
erally deem the more faithful, ‘‘it seems to run in the female 
persuasion,”’ as Artenms Ward would put it. My favorite 
sleeps in my room, comes to my meals, is now and again 
admitted to my study, and invariably follows me in my 
walks. I have, without an exception, always taken my pet 
with me in my travels at home and abroad, and have had 
occasion to be thankful for it. 

No dog equals the mastiff in cleanliness, One I took with 
me abroad last summer, and she was twelve hours on the 
boat, six hours in the train and two hours in a cloak room, 
without as much a leaving any unpleasant tidying up after 
her departure. I haye never yet had occasion to call up my 
man to do my room in the middle of the night, because in 
some pressing need my room mate had failed to give me 
notice. They all and every one would put a foot on my bed 
whine and go to the door, clearly indicating that they wished 
to ‘leave the room,”’ I have an instance of a mastiff bitch 
pining away and ultimately dying because, being chained up 
after a life of comparative freedom, she could not retire 
from her bench when forced by nature. 

Avery striking, and to us a most important page of Vera’s 
biography remains to be recorded. I say us, for on this oc- 
casion she proyed the means of saving two lives. You must 
remember that fearful and almost unprecedented snow 
storm of 1881. Business matters had called me over to Bel- 
gium. It had snowed there for some days. I was staying at 
a friend’s house in the country between Bruges and Ghent; 
we had plenty of sledging. On Jan, 16 we arranged to start 
onasledging expedition to some friends at a distance, fix- 
ing dinner hour on the following, 18th, for our return home. 
We arrived at Deynze on the morning of the 18th and were 
to proceed homeward in the afternoon. As the frost was so 
intense and the wind so high with a thick unceasing fall of 
drifting snow, my friend’s kindest of partners had consid- 
erately and papuetetully despatched a covered wagonette to 
meet us. We took our seat in the trap and moved on. It was 
then about4 o’clock P.M. Atasmall village called Vynckt 
about four miles from home and quite in sight of our village 
steeple, friends ran up and begged of us not to attempy 
crossing the stream and lowlands down the hollow, which 
separated us from our home. But we persevered in our ob- 
stinate resolve, and full of foolish brayado we proceeded on our 
ar It did not take long before we found out our mistake. A 
mile orso further the road began to hollow between two banks, 
and we stood blocked. The horse had no firm hold under 
him and the carriage had for several yards simply been. 
dragged snow-ploughlike through the snow. We quietly 
jumped out, sent our man for help and rescue, dug horse and 
traps out of their imbedded position, landed them safely at a 
neighboring farm, and, leaving baggage behind with the 
coachman to look after it all, my friend, I and Vera set out 
to reach home on foot. We were perfectly acquainted with 
the ground, it was my friend’s shooting preserve, and though 
most perilous to a stranger, we had no hesitation in under- 
taking the task. We left the road altogether and took to the 
crest of the fields. It, however, soon became patent that 
knowing a country in spring, sammer and autumn is not 
exactly knowing it in a winter like this, when exqepingualy. 
eovered in by some eighteen inches of snow. The fields 
looked as level aS a sheet. It was utterly impossible to dis- 
cover any trace of holes, drains or ditches anywhere. We 
knew that the land was crossed and recrossed by deep ditches 
about five to six feet wide, but we could discover no sign of 


“move on.’? 


any yet. The frost had only set in since and with the 
snow, so that the ice could not be more than a quarter 
of an inch thick, and if we trod on it it must give 
way and swallow us. One chance was left ope to us, viz.: 
retrace our steps. Now that we came to realize our position 
we stood to deliberate. Vera was a couple of yards ahead, 
making her way as best she could. Stu ying the ground we 
thought we might try an old bridge which could not be far 
off; but just as we set out, changing our direction, Vera 
stood still in front of us, a little sharp bark of uneasiness 
alarmed us; she would not advance, and te we saw no ob- 
stacle, It struck my friend that we had better push our 
sticks down to feel. It was fortunate we did, Had we 
moved one single step more forward, we must haye met cer- 
tain death, e stood on the yery brink of the descent, the 
border of the largest drain in the whole place. How we had 
got here we could not say, for to have reached it we must 
have crossed at least half a dozen minor ditches. We 
altered our course and Vera preceded, and ppv ce Ey 
for on two other occasions her instinct made her leap with- 
out any apparent reason, and thus pointed to us where the 
hidden Seniiaaratted us. We did at last get on solid bottom, 
and though considerably late for dinner, famished, tired and 
exhausted, we did not forget to appreciate our life-saving 
guide, wondering how she could have detected and under- 
stood the danger, and publishing near and far how we owed 
our lives to that untrained and inexperienced brute, Here, 
then, we meet with a mastiff naturally and instinctively 
gifted with the traditional and legendary life-saving quali- 
ties of the St. Bernard dog. HENDRIK VAN DOORNE. 


WNGLAND. 


THE HASTERN FIELD TRIAL JUDGES.—Jersey City, 
N. J., Aug, 23.—Editor Forest and Stream: I notice that it 
is announced in the papers that the Hastern Field Trials 
Club have elected Messrs. Smith, Orth and Bergundthal for 
the judges. I am confident that no sportsman can offer any 
objection to either of these gentlemen. They are in every 
way competent for the position. Yet the election has and 
will be a great disappointment to all breeders and lovers of 
the pointer, as we all expected to see that grand little pointer 
Naso of Kippen at work in the trials. As this dog is owned 
by the Westminster Kennel Club, and as Mr. Smith is a 
member of that club, he, I know, would not consent to judge 
the working and merit of dogs that he is interested in. Ido 
hope the Westminster Kennel Club will insist upon running 
Naso of Kippen and Bang Bang, and request the Eastern 
Field Trials Club to select another judge.—C, J, PESHALL, 


AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB.—New York, Aug. 21, 1886. 
=—To the Members of the American Kennel Club: You are 
hereby notified to attend a meeting of the A. K. C., to be 
held at the rooms of the Down Town Club, No, 50 Pine 
street, New York city, on Wednesday, September 15, at 2 
o’clock P. M. As matters of importance will be bronght 
before tie delegates at this meeting, you are earnestly re- 
quested to send a representative. This meeting is called on 
the second day of the New Jersey Kennel Club’s fall show 
at Waverly, N. J), and delegates attending that show will 
find it very convenient to New York, as itis but a short dis- 
tance and trains via P, R, R. are frequent. By order of the 
President.—A. P. VREDENBURGH, Secretary A. K. C. 


NEW JERSEY SHOW.—New York, Aug. 23.—EHditor 
Forest and Stream: Mr. Chas. J. Peshall, President of the 
N. J. Kennel Club, offers the following special prizes at the 
Waverly show: $50 for the best pointer or setter in the show, 
and $50 for the best brace of pointers or setters in the show, 
each brace shown to be owned by one exhibitor,—A. P. VRE- 
DENBURGH, Secretary. 


ATTLEBORO SHOW.—A bench show will be held in 
connection with the Attleboro Farmers’ and Mechanies’ As- 
sociation fair, Sept. 1416. The premiums are for most breeds 
$3 and $2, dog class and bitch class, and $2 and $1 puppy 
class. Samuel Scranton, of Providence, will judge. or 
entry blanks address A. H. Wakefield, P. O. Box 1488, Provi- 
dence, R. I. 


HORNELLSVILLE SHOW.—Hornellsville, N. Y.—The 
Hornellsville Dog Show will receive all prize winners for 
exhibition only, entrance and feed free. Puppies for ex- 
hibition or for sale may be exhibited in tent adjoining main 
tent, Entrance fee $1. ° 


IRISH SETTER CLUB.—Editor Forest and Stream: A 
meeting of the Irish Setter Club is called for the first day of 
the Waverly show. The committee have finished their 
work and the rules and standard are in print.—_MAX WENZEL 
(Hoboken, N. J.), 


THE INDIANA STATH FAIR ASSOCIATION will give 
a bench show in connection with the fair this fall from Sept. 
27 to Oct. 2 inclusive. Entries close Sept. 25.—J. M. PREE- 
MAN, Supt. Dog Department, Bicknell, Indiana. 


THE CLUMBER SPANIEL.—Ha@itor Forest and Stream: 
In my article on the Clumber spaniel in Aug, 5th issue for 
‘white and taurie’’ read ‘‘white and tawne,’’ and for 
‘“‘Jougle” read ‘“‘jough.’”’—CLUMBER. 


A GOOD TIME COMING.—When the fifteen hundered 
big and little fairs annually held in this country shall have 
each its own big and little dog show. 


KENNEL NOTES. 


KENNEL NOTE BLANKS.—For the convenience of breeders 
we have prepared a series of blanks for “Names Claimed,” 
‘Whelps,” “Bred” and “Sales.” All Kennel Notes must be sent to 
us on these blanks, which will be forwarded to any address on 
receipt of stamped and directed envelope. Send for a set of them 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound, for retaining duplicates, sent 


postpaid, 30 cents. 
NAMES CLAIMED. 


{> Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Fly if. By H.J. Tobey, Hudson, N. Y., for white, tan markings, 
fox-terrier bitch, whelped April 20, 1886, by Mixture (A.K-R, 2697) 
out of Fly (A.1K.R. 3182). r 

Allspice, Spice Miature and Ivy. By H. J. Tobey, Hudson, N.- Y,, 
for white, black and tan markings, fox-terriers, two dogs and one 
bitch, whelped April 20, 1886, by Mixture (A.K.R. 2697) out of Fly 


(A, K.R. 3182), 

Boss, Jr., Marquis of Queensbury, Lord Byron, Princess Beatrice 
and Ouida. By Coffin, Zimmer & Co., Glens Falls, N. Y., for dark 
fawn, black pots mastiffs, three dogs and two bitches, whelped 
Aug. 8, 1880, by Boss (A. K.R. 2218) out of Lillie (A.K.R. 2981), 

Dave Bondhu. By G. A. Colman, Charlestown, Mass., for black 
white and tan English setter dog, whelped June 11, 1886, by Gus 
Banh. (Dashing Bondhu—Novel) out of Bo-Peep (Rake—Clara- 
dale), 

Bess Obo. By Harry D. Brown, Waterbury, Vt., for black cocker 
spaniel bitch, whelped March 24, 1886, by Obo II. (A.1X.K, 482) out of 
Althea (A.K.R, 842), 

Hazel Oho. By Dr. J. T. Wheelock, Waterbury, Vt., for black 
cocker spaniel bitch, whelped March 24, 1886, by Obo I. (A.K.R. 
432) out of Althea (A.K.R. 842). ; , 

Royal King. By Edwin Still, Philadelphia, Pa., for liver and 
White English setter dog, whelped March 17, 1886, by Grouse out of 
Maud. : 

Countess Zola. By F. Pitzer, Washington, D. C., for black and 
white English setter bitch, whelped May 12, 1886, by Dash IL. (Blue 
ee aR tEORE'S Old Kate) out of Alice D. (Brown’s Gloster— 

aisy D.). 

Master Brackel and Miss Glee. By Graphic Kennels, Jersey City, 


| them, We must come to them—a wonder we had not passed | N. J., for liver and white pointer dog and Jemon and white bitch, 


92 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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[Ave. 26, 1886 


whelped July 18, 1886, by Bracket (Graphic—Bloomo) out of Nell of 
Efford (A.K-R. 3415), 
Bonidhu Novel. ay Blue Blood Kennels, Newburyport, Mass., for 
blue belton English setier bitch, whelped June 11, 1886, by Gus 
Bondhu (Dashing Bondhu—Noyel) out of Bo-Peep. 

Pina Berwyn. By Blue Blood Kennels, Newburyport, Mass., for 
blue belton Hnelish setter bitch, whelped May, 1885, by Dashing 
Berwyn (Dash I1I1.—Countess Bear) out of Dryad (Druid—wWNilsson), 

Donna Gladstone._ By Blue Blood Kennels, Newburyport, Mass., 
for black, white and tan Hnglish setter bitch whelped May 1, 1886, 
by. Gladstone (Dan—Petrel) out: of Donna J. (Belton—Bramble). 

Nerve Gladstone. By M. M. MacMillan, Mahanoy City, Pa., for 
blue belton English setter dog, el erpes July 19, 1886, by Rex Glad- 
stone (A.K.R. 2167) out of Pebble (A.K.R. 43). 

Donald IV., Freedom, Fashion, Revel IV. and Frivolity. By 
Graphic Kennels, Jersey City, N.J., for liver and white ticked 
Teh three dogs and two hitches, whelped June 27,1886, by 

onald (Bob—Sappho) out of Revel III. (Graphic—Bery)). 

Dniper. By Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N. J., for tawny 
and white St. Bernard dog,whelped May 11, 1886, by Verone (A.K.R. 
418) out of Bertha (A.K.R. 486), 

White Chicf. By Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N, J., for 
white and orange brindle St. Bernard dog, whelped May 11, 1886, 
by Verone (A.K.R. 418) out of Bertha (A.K-R. 486). 

Juliet, By Mill Brock Kennels, Bergenfield, N. J., for brindle and 
white St. Bernard bitch, whelped May 11, 1886, by Verone (A.K.R. 
418) out of Bertha (A.K.R. 486). ; 

albbie. By Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N. J., for orange 
and white St. Bernard bitch, whelped April 138, 1886, by Verone 
(A.K.R. 418) out of Bess (A.K.B. 1818), 

Terror.. By Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N.J., for white 
ae black bull-terrier dog, whelped May, 1886, by Jack out of 

irt, 

Miss Donney. By Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N. J., for 
golden sable collie bitch, whelped March 29, 1886, by Rokeby (Mar- 
cus—Lassie) out of Lassie II. (Robin ‘Adair -bastley. 

Thule. By Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N, J., for golden 
sable collie bitch, whelped January, 1884, by Garry IT. (A.K.R. 1017) 
out of Lassie of Wyckoff (A.IK-R, 2948). 

McDuff. By Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N. J., for sable 
collie dog, whelped March 3, 1886, by Carlo out of Gypsie (Garry II. 
—Tassie of Wyckoft). 

Liberty. By Theodore Potter, Glendale, O., for Jemon and white 
English setter bitch, whelped Oct, 26, 1885, by Count Gladsome 
(Gladstone—Leila) out of Glen (A.K.R. 1958). 

Lawrence Stanley. By W. J. Richardson, Hast Orange, N. J., 
for als and white English setter dog, whelped spring of 1880; im- 

orted. 
4 Dolly. By John H. Winser, Jersey City, NM. J., for lemon and 
white English setter bitch, whelped spring of 1883, by Ben out of 


Shawmut Kennels. By G. A. Colman, Charlestown, Mass,, for 
his kennels of setters. Pete 


tf Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Wanda—Chieftain. John E. Thayer’s (Lancaster, Mass.) deer- 
hound bitch Wanda (A.K,R. 3730) to his Chieftain (A,K.R. 3726), 
Jul 


19. 

Heath erbelle—Chieftain. John W. Thayer’s (Lancaster, Mass.) 
deerhound bitch Heatherbelle (A.K.R. 3728) to his Chieftain (A.K.R. 
3726), July 18. 

WNina—Belgrave Primrose, John E, Thayer’s (Lancaster, Mass.) 
fox-terrier bitch Nina (A.K.R. 5807) to bis Belgrave Primrose 
(A.K.R. 3801), July 31. . 

Juanita—Robinson Crusoe. John EH, Thayer’s (Lancaster, Mass.) 
bulldog bitch Juanita (Tippo—Josephine) to his Robinson Crusoe 
(A.K.R. 2597), July 19. ‘ 

Di—Mizxture. John EH, Thayer’s (Lancaster, Mass.) fox-terrier 
bitch Di (A.1K.R. 2694) to his Mixture (A.K.R. 2699), July 10. 

Shame—Mizture._ John E. Thayer's (Lancaster, Mass.) fox-terrier 
bitch Shame (A,K_R. 2700) to his Mixture (A.K.R. 2697), July 31. 

Ramona—Tippoo. John E, Thayer’s (Lancaster, Mass.) bulldog 
bitch Ramona (A.K.R. 3729) to his eippoa (A. K.R. 390), July 25. 

Maida—Miro. Coffin, Zimmer & Co.'s (Glens Falls, N. Y.) collie 
bitch Maida (Sleep—imported Nancy) to Dr. J, KR. Draper’s Miro 
(Sweep—Magzie IIT.), Aug, 10. § ; 

Belle—Tammany. D.S. Gregory’s (New York) pointer bitch Belle 
(A.K.R, 203) to F. W. Hitchcock’s Tammany (Tory—Moonstone), 
Aug. 10. 

Wellic Druid—Buckellew. W.A. Coster’s (Flatbush, L. 1.) English 
setter bitch Mollie Druid to his Buckellew (A,K.R, 30), June 19, 

Zarrah—Count Fritz. J. A. Thomas’s English setter bitch Zar- 
rah to H, E. Hamilton’s Count Fritz, July 14. 

Brimstone—Buckellew. ¢ 
setter pines Brimstone (A,K.R. 29) to his Buckellew (A.K.R. 30), 
dune 17. 

Marie—Black Pete. C. G. Browning’s (Worcester, Mass.) cocker 
spaniel bitch Marie (Obo IIl.—Gem) to J. P. Willey’s Black Pete 
(A.K.R. 3071), Aug. 4. : ' 

Doris—Croftstone. E. C. Alden’s (Dedham, Mass.) pointer bitch 
Doris (A.K.R. 3389) to his Croftstone (A.K.R. 3387), June 21. Cc 

Thule—Gordon. Mill Brook Kennels’ (Bergenfield, N. J.) collie 
bitch Thule to Dr. J. W. Downey's Gordon, July 3. , 

Dolly—Lawrence Stanley. John H. Winser’s (Jersey City, N. J.) 
English setter bitch Dolly (Ben— )to W. J. Richardson’s im- 
ported Lawrence Stanley, Aug, 14, ° 

Marie—Bilack Pete. C. G. Browning’s (Worcester, Mass.) cocker 
spaniel bitch Marie (Obo Il.—Gem) to J. P. Willey’s Black Pete 
(A. K.R. 3071), Aug. 4. 

Stealing Away—Memnon. Terra Cotta Kennels’ (Toronto, Can.) 
greyhound bitch Stealing Away to their Memnon (Caliph—Polly), 


. 18. 
Toronto Jet—Oho II. J. P. Willey’s (Salmon Falls, N. H.) cocker 
evant bitch Toronto Jet (A.K.R. 860) to his Obo Il. (A.K.R. 482), 


. 10. 
fag WHELPS. 
{= Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Bessic.. John E. Fuller’s (Essex, Mass,) English setter bitch 
Bessie (Brackett’s Don—Swain’s Maud), Aug. 11, eight (four dogs), 
by D. A. Goodwin’s Premier Oe ar aoe ae . 

Warren Lady. Wm. 'T. McAlees’s (Philadelphia, Pa.) fox-terrier 
bitch Warren. Teay, (Brockenhurst Joe—Swansdowne), July 9, six 
(one dog), by John BE. Thayer’s Mixture (Spice—Fairy TU). A 

Little Fraud. Isaac Yearsley, Jr.’s (Coatesville, Pa.) English set- 
ter bitch Little Fraud (Druid’s Boy—Victoria), Aug. 9, nine (three 
dogs), by G. F. Clark’s Rex Gladstone (A.K.R. 2167). ; : 

Shame. John E. Thayer’s (Lancaster, Mass.) fox-terrier bitch 
Shame (A.K.R. 2700), May 26, two dogs, by his Mixture (A.K.R. 
2697, 


Lorna if. John E. Thayer’s (Lancaster, Mass.) deerhound bitch 
Lorna Ii. (A.R.R. 336), May 18, three (two dogs), by his Chieftain 
(A.K.R. 3726). ‘ 

Berga. John EH. Thayer’s (Lancaster, Mass.) deerhound bitch 
pero ooh 3725), Aug. 3, nine (five dogs), by his Chieftain 

A.K.R. 3726). 
: Thora. John E. Tha 
tain (A.K.R. i : F 

Tate, Coffin, Zimmer & Go.’s (Glens Falls, N. Y.) mastiff bitch 
Lillie (A.K.R. 2981), Aug. 8, eleven (seven dogs), by J. L. Winchell’s 
Boss (A,K.R. 2218), ; 

Leigh Doane II. Wm, H. Child’s (Germantown, Pa.) Irish setter 
bitch Leigh Doane II. (A.K.R. 2080), Aug. 5, seven (four dogs), by I. 
H. Roberts’s Bruce (A.K.R, 54). ; ; 

Lady Bright. Chas. York’s (Bangor, Me.) English setter bitch 
Lady Bright (ea ay ei Aug. 21, four (three dogs), by his 

un (Gladstone—May B.). 
Tada Athol. Taha s, Sheppard’s (New York) rough-coated St. 
Bernard bitch Lady Athol (Cadwallader—Cara), Aug. 11, three 
(two dogs), by W- W. Tucker’s Apollo (Medor—Blass). : 

Queen Bess. . B. Seaman’s (Elizabeth, N. J.) Irish setter bitch 
Queen Bess (A.E.R. 1970), July 4, eight (two dogs), by Chas. T. Bar- 
ney’s King Ban. eae 


12" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 
ice Mixture. White, black and tan markings, fox-terrier dog, 
whelped April 50, 1886, by Mixture (A.K.R, 2607) out of Fly (A.K.R 
3182), by H. J. Tobey, Hudson, N. Y,, to Jas. W. Kerr, Philadelphia, 
Pa, ; 


‘astor. Steel blue Ulmer dog, whelped March 17, 1886, by Cxsar 
fi aie of Minca, by eerue ennel ‘Club, Detroit, Mich., to Wm. 
A. Meyer, St. Louis, Mo. 

Dord. Brindle Ulmer bitch, whelped March 17, 1886, by Czesar I, 
outot ‘Minca, by as eer Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., to John 
A. Hummel, same place. 

Pollux. Brindle Pree dog, whelped March 17, 1886, by Ceesar I. 


er’s (Lancaster, Mass.) deerhound bitch 
ylda), June 9, ten (six dogs), by his Chief- 


aut peas by pie kate Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., to B. 
troh Brewing Co., same place. 
‘ Hector. Brindle ‘Ulmer dog, whelped June 20, 1886, by Nero [. out 


of Lady Gray, by Wolverine Kennels, Detroit, Mich., to W. F. 
Krehl, Girard, O. 

Nero If. Stee) blue Ulmer dog, whelped June 20, 1886, by Nero J, 
out of Lady Gray, by Wolverine Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., to 
M. ¥. Lautz, Buifalo, N. Y. 

Brutus. Brindle Ulmer dog, whelped June 20, 1886, by Nero I. out 


W. A. Coster’s (Flatbush, L. L) English |. 


of Lady Gray, by Wolverine Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., to Chas. 
J. Ortman, same place. 

Fileetfoot. White, black and tan foxhound dog, whelped July 7, 
1885, sh ee out of Dalliance, by Coffin, Zimmer & Co., Glens 
Falls, . Y., to Alfonso Farewell, Fair Haven, Vt. 

Jim, JT. White and tan fox-terrier dog, whelped August, 1884, 
by imported Jim out of imported Silver, by Coffin, Zimmer & Co., 
Glens Falls, N. Y., to R. B. Fish, Fultonville, N.Y. 

Glendale Chief. White, black and tan foxhound dog, whelped 
July 7, 1886, by Stormer out of Dalliance, by Coffin, Zimmer & Co., 
Glens Falls, N. Y., to Will Peare, Fort Edward, N.’Y, 

" eae ‘ W nie, BEG oad a toot dog BES. NL 

y Druid out o is) y Cotfin, Zimmer 0., Glens Falls, N. Y¥. 
to Will Peare, Fort Rdward, N.Y, i ; ; 

Cesar IT. Brindle Ulmer Hom whelped March 17, 1886, by Caesar 
I. out of Minca, by Wolyerine <enne Club, Detroit, Mich., to M. 
Becherer, Menomonie, Wis, 

Fiora and Bianca. Steel blue Ulmer bitches, whelped June 20, 

886, by Nero I. out_of Lady Gray, by Wolverine Kennel Club, 
Detroit, Mich., to M. Becherer, Menomonie, Wis. 

King Fred. Black, white and tan English setter dog, age un- 
known, by Goodsell’s Prince out of Jolly May, by G. F. Clark, St. 
George’s, Del., to M. M. MacMillan, Mahanoy City, Pa. 

Pebble. Blue belton English setter bitch, age unknown, by Count 
Noser out of Maple, by G, F. Clark, St. George’s, Del., to N. B. 
Tyler, Warren, O. 

Bondhu Novel, Blue belton English setter bitch, whelped June 
11, 1886, by Gus Bondhu out of Bo-Pe EP, by A. M. Tucker, Charles- 
town, Mass., to Blue Blood Kennels, Newburyport, Mass. 

Pina Berwyn. Blue belton English setter bitch, whelped May, 
1885, by Dashing Berwyn _outof Dryad, by J. A. Rockwood, Med- 
ford, Mass., to Blue Blood Kennels, Newburyport, Mass. 

Donna Gladstone. Black, white and tan Hnglish setter bitch, 
whelped May 1, 1886, by Gladstone out of Donna J., by D. C. Jones, 
Memphis, Tenn., to Blue Blood Kennels, Newburyport, Mass. 

Gun (A.K.R. 1633)—Morning Star (A.K.R. 1641) whelp. Black, 
white and tan English setter dog, whelped June 24, 1886, by Chas. 
York, Bangor, Me,, to Chas. F, Mannus, Scranton, Pa. 

Bran—Lorna IT. whelp. Brindle deerhound dog, whelped Sept. 
24, 1885, by John HW. Thayer, Lancaster, Mass., to W. H. Taylor, 
Parsons, Kan. 

Punk. Sable and white collie dog, whelped Aug. 5, 1885, by Carlo 
out of Gypsy, by Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N, J,, to G. B. 
Miller, Galveston, Tex. 

Fly. Sable collie dog, whelped March 3, 1886, by Carlo out of 
Gypsy, by Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N. J., to 8S. C. Johnson, 
Hudson, Wis. 

Berg. Tawny and white St. Bernard dog, whelped June 12, 1881, 
by imported Rousseau out of Brunhild, by Mill Brook Kennels, 
Bergenfield, N.J., to Jas. Street, Englewood, N. J. 

Verone, Jr. Orange and white St. Bernard dog, whelped May 11. 
1886, by Verone (A.K.R. 418) out of Bertha (A.K.R. 486), by Mill 
rep oeetia g teaE ES Bergenfield, N. J., to Dr. J. W. Downey, New Mar- 

et, Md. 

Rep. Tawny_and witite St. Bernard dog, whelped May 11, 1886, 
by Verone (A.K.R. 418) out of Bertha (A,.K.R. 486), by Mill Brook 
Kennels, Bergenfield N. J., to Louis Thompson, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Lepanto. Orange brindle and white St. Bernard dog whelped 
May 11, 1886, by Verone (A.K.R. 418) out of Bertha (A.K.R. 486), by 
Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N. J., to Eugene Stevenson, Pat- 


erson, N. J. 

Harold. White and tawny St. Bernard dog, whelped May 11 
1886, by Verone mee 418) out of Bertha (A. K.R. 489), by Mil 
ais Kennels, Bergenfield, N. J., to Samuel M. Nave, St. Joseph, 

Lo. 

Bernhardt. Orange and white St. Bernard bitch, whelped May 
11, 1886, by Verone (A.K.R. 418) out of Bertha (A.K.R. 486), by Mill 


| Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N, J.. to KR. H. Trimble, Napanee, 


Ont. 

Azoo. Tawny and white St. Bernard bitch,whelped Ang. 17, 1885, 
by Zeno out of Bertha (A.K.R. 486), by Mill Brook Kennels, Bergen- 
field, N. J., to Harry B. Young, New York. t 

Abbie. Orange and white St. Bernard bitch, whelped April 13, 
1806, by Verone (A.K.R. 418) out of Bess (A.K.R. 1808), by Mill Brook 
Kennels, Bergenfield, N. J., to Walter Peirson, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Terror, White and blask bull-terrier dog, whelped May, 1586, by 
Jack out of Flirt, by Mill Brook Kennels, Bergemfield, N. J., to Dr. 
C. Robbins, Bolton, N. Y. 

Bessie. Blue belton setter bitch, whelped May 4, 1886, by Dick 


out of Daisy, by E,C, Alden, Dedham, Mass., to E ward Brooks, 
Boston, Mass. 
McDuff. Sable collie dog, whelped March 3, 1886, by Carlo out of 


Gypsy, by Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenficld, NT ., to D. W. Sher- 
man, Glens Walls, N. Y- : 

Miss Downey. Golden sable collie bitch, whelped March 29, 1886, 
by Rokeby out of Lassie II., by Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, 
.J,, to D. W. Sherman, Glens Falls, N. Y. 

King Ban—Queen Bess (A.K,R, 1970) whelps. Irish setters,whelped 
July 4, 1886, by W. B, Seaman, Elizabeth, N. J.,adog to Chas. T. 
Beery Southampton, L. I, and a bitch to W. J. Swan, New 

ork. 

Whelps. Imported fox-terriers, whelped May, a white and black 
dog and a white and tan dog and bitch, by Mill Brook Kennels, 
Bergenfield, N. J., to Associated Fanciers, Philadelphia, Pa, 

Jack—Flirt whelps. Brindle and white and brindle bull-terrier 
dogs, whelped May, by Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N. J., to 
Associated Fanciers, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Bounce—Daisy Queen whelp. Sable collie dog, whelped Oct. 11, 
by RE CDE: Kennels, Bergenfield, N. J., to E. C. Freeman, Corn- 
wall, Pa. 


Rifle and Crap Shooting. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


RANGE AND GALLERY. 


THOMASTON, Conn., Aug. 14—Bright light with a gusty 4 
o’clock wind were the weather conditions to-day. 


W H Dunbar........-.-..... paar we peer 6.9 7-7 8.8 F B% G76 
HEASPEREAIS. oe thane. tn0)0 <0 we Cary aa ties 10 8 5 8 6 8 7 6 6-72 
CEUAP IT eTHRION ies meets own es eee 6 6 8 5 81010 8 4 671 
GS North.....--.-.2-----2- 2-2-2 eee 969445 9 9 T—65 
(OUTTUBAYS UE kih nak: Seid ehit Smee earn, pee E 010758 9 6 6 4 9 64 
ibhe Gieemitiel dt areas ees ce hes vies soe 645 68 4 4 510 7—59 


WILMINGTON, Del., Aug, 16—Match at Massachusetts target, 
200yds., off-hand, possible 120, ee ee 840: 


W A Bacon...--...-..-. nee eee 2 75 22 7 58 
SEL GITICUUST Soe rae oilekisse-s es 10 8 912 9 1010 11 11 10—100 
CB Bel ee galicie eda Jet li 810111011 910 7 9 96 
TORUS LE oer Sy es en ere 12 9 7 6 910 411 10 10— 8&8 
Jew Ne watisillesccstsy +e eee tees 7 9 410 911121210 8— 92 
TP Wetecdst 2. eidscepals. deen 497 87 6 49 4 664 
AO OUMOT ccc cs; sede ct Use seh 58 9 6 605 2 7 3— 50-48 
HUSIMPRODE. <6 accross ras een 5 8 7 212 912 5 41069 
Wy (HSE SiGe eer hence betes 10 81110 8101112 9 897 
W F Seeds. ...... rorateoseteteey 1011 8 8 7 910TL 9 7—90 
onesie. nue fete es cab iesiess 8 8 7 7 69 9 610 6 76 
H Heinel.........--. (aeesret eva! Nil 812 912 8 9 719 97 
RWC laGK sear LL besed Seeense ance 9912 5 9 T1271 5 8— 8&7 
CO Carleton... .- -5 8 5 8 4 8 910 9 10— T6—592 


Second match Tew selection of teams, same target, 100yds., off- 
hand, possible 120, team possible 960: ; 
9 6 611 1011 12 11 12 10— 98 


RV. PASERAIGOTI te os datos ks a sare4 

J BBell...... ..10 12 11 1012 9 11 11 12 11—109 

U Fuller 12 8111011121112 9 9—104 

H Heinel. 1212 9 10 12 11 12 10 10 11—108 

CG Carleton...:.. 11 §10111213011 12 9 12—106 

TT! Jones)... .+: . ~%11 810 9 7 811 9 Ti— M1 

W. O Connor... 11 810 9 ¥ 919 10 12 12— 98 

Boa ete SEN ae oass- meee to Ii 11 12 11:10 12 11 10 10 11—109—823 
HC SimipISON ta eee uls tes ceee ss ... 911 61010 11 12 1011 10— 99 

O fieinel, Sit tn a eas dace ene 12 11:12: 11: 11 «11:10 12 11 10-111 

W H. Haines\........... ee unlis 11 12 12:19 10 11 11 10 12 12—111 

W F Seeds........ OT Manette é St 12 9101211 8 11 12 10 12—107 

SRE N CMV TTI A Len eco ee oceay 1271212 8101212 9 10—104 
Le BG is aoe Be es 44 sae ll § 610 9iIlL11 9 12 10— 96 
IW Seeds..... pe lahat ease Wi 8 7 912 11 10 10 1 22—101 

PII G WATLEY on 9 og pope anne ee ee 11 10 12 911101011 2 11—107—836 


rifleman, lowered the scores, none of them being up to their 
average. Standard American target, 200yds., off-hand, possible a0; 
C Heinel, Sr.....-.4:.- 6 8 T— Carleton... -..:-..-. 5—12 
C Heinel, Jr.,-. ...--7 5 8—20 HSimpson.....-....- 3 6 3-12 
J BoBell ssi -e.ca2 .6 3 5—14 T Jones.........-....-. 72 7-9 
W F’Seeds..-. -.....-. 5 3 5—13 
Second Match. 

PIPSHOMES eee orc cies epee 9 5 721 CCarleton..... Psa 2 las Satay eee #33 
OemelaIr 4 fe. k 1710 4—21 © Heimel, Sr.....-.- 2 7 5-14 
RIE Ste1 Le aR Re ...6 7 6—19 HSimpson..,......... 4 4 3-11 


LW EF Seeds.........--..4 9 4-17 


Third Match. 
JB Pell, ...............8 10 9-27 CHeinel,Sr... ........6 5 7—17 
WV..h! Séedsi.i:5,- 3 9 8. 471 Tones, . i. 31. Lee 2 16 
C Garleton......... sel 7 6—20 C Heinel, Jr,....- aiee.D 4 514 
H Simpson....... -...45 4 9—18 
Fourth match, possible 50 points: 

J.B Belli... 9 710 7-4 Heinel, 8r.....6 6 4 8 5—29 
PITOHES 2. osu le 9 7 7% 533 SJ Newman..... 3 4 8 8 4 27 
W_E Seeds ASB AE 7 6% 7 5-32 HB Seeds., 42 5 6 9-26 
C Heinel, Jr Mestad, 6 9 6 6 5—32 W_A Bacon......6 2 4 4 2-18 
C Carleton ...... 5 8 7 4 8-32 JHE Newman....3 7 1 1 4-16 

(hike ear 7 210 5 7-31 


imps 
Match with the Topeka Rifie Club, possible 100 points and team 


ped Sen, secaraes Seah n ena e 710 55 4 9 7 6 810-71 
 Cmlaleyuotss | Cy eae al iijase ep eee. Ib! OT YY 05.6 76.1019 B=7e 
JB Bell 20.2225. bree. cr nee 8 6 68 8 8 5 6 6 970 
ST Newaianys i601 pe eee 5 47 810 8 7 7 8 569 
WT ORGS vances one eeee eee Ae 5895799 4 5 4-65 
ERE eadss peers eee he tg 444 5 3 42°66 & fi 548 
C Carleton........... HABE Ss Ne fo) 544535 5 5 7 3-46 
CUES lite tai eee ea oe ae ae 6443 3 7 5 3 12 339—478 

HAVERHILL, Mass., Rifle Club, Aug, 21.—Record m 3 wi 
9 o'clock; good light. : , Z sor ae sacha 
JL Bushell. G2. Ese) seer nS 2008 Lemon 8 710 9 51010 510 9-83 
is nites dajandtstod! heres 5, pees et bane pL 81010 678 67% 8 979 
EIS NGKS 19, sek Wc eece eee, perce) 86-9 AB oO Sal (Ges ese 
NSE SETO WMA he ethos tee eee ee Poe peee re BD BT 101s fog. Tae. 
NE RETO CNL in mee ee a LORE Sn 10 810 % 5 3 .§ -2 <8 8—70 
ASMA Serve. aes 2 ues ati ee eee Y 6b pSaBath 192-50 eh ee 
DD RCEAD ISR ect osu ee 578 6749 5 4 4-59 


GARDNER, Mass., Aug. 18.—Memhers of the Heywood Guards, 
Company F, Second Regiment, M. V. M., were out to Hackmatack 
Range to-day for their regular practice, The distance was 200yds., 
Creedmoor count, with the following results: 


S$ T Chamberlain.....,..20 21—41 HE BTaylor..............J7 19-36 
CN Edgell...... pe 20 20—40 F White...... 15 18—33 
C A Hinds.. -20 20-40 BF Thrasher 5 16 

8S W Bishop ..19 21—40 OG H Hartshorn 14 14A—28 
HJ Black...... badd i —od OOH SAU eae canoe ..-11 15—26 


SPORTING RIFLES AT CREEDMOOR.—2Editor Forest and 
Stream: I see that your last issue contains a growl by “A Crank,” 
of Brattleboro, Vt., directed against the N. R, A. for not permit- 
ting sporting rifles to be cleaned between shots in the off-hand 
short-range matches in the fall meeting. In order to correct the 
very natural mistake that he has made, and that others may haye 
made also, I will state that, as is customary, a supplementary pro- 
gramme of the fall meeting will be issued in a few days. This 
programme will contain a clause specifically permitting sporting 
rifles to be cleaned between shots in matches Nos. 6, 10 and 12,— 
JAMES DUANE. 

THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA.—Temple Court, 
Cor. Beekman and Nassau streets. New York, Aug. 23.—Hditor 
Forest. and Stream: I notice a communication in your last issue 
complaining of the terms of matches Nos. 6 and 10 in the fall meet- 
ing programme of this Association. It was not the intention of 
the committee that drafted the programme to disallow cleaning 
between shots of the sporting rifle, but by an oyersight the 
words ‘cleaning allowed for non-military rifles” were omitted. 
This will be rectified in the supplementary programme, which 
will be issued in a few days._JoHN S. SHEPHERD, Sec’y N. R. A. 


THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries. Correspondents who favor us with club scores are par- 
licularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. 


TRAP-SHOOTING REFORM. 


Editor Forest and Stream: ’ 

+Itseems to me that some rule might he adopted whereby any 
amateur shooter contesting at the trap with a known professional 
should lose his amateur standing. Perhaps the professionals ought 
to be Teen capped but I think the class of men who attend tour- 
naments for the money to be made there through their skill, as 
“Reformer” says, “cease to be sportsmen and become sporting 
men,”’ and ought to be relegated to a class by themselves, They 
have enjoyed a, prolonged yee at the expense of good-natured 
amateurs who have been played for all they are worth and who 
should now (to use a vulgarism) “take a tumble.” MILEARD. 

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, 


Editor Forest and Stream: ‘ 

IT haye noticed in your yaluable paper some articles in regard to 
“a much-needed reform in trap-shooting.”’ I would like to see a 
tournament monte up and bar every good shot in the country from 
shooting, and see how many shooters would attend, and have it so 
fixed that every man who was in attendance would win a “large 
prize.” It would look a little flat. It is the “good shots” that 
keep up the interest in trap-shooting, This talk about “profes- 
sional shots” taking all the money isall bosh. They do not do it. 
When we have a tournament here, we want all to come and all 
to shoot, and if one shoots better than another, let him haye the 
prize and welcome. These shooters that are always kicking about 
“professionals” do but very little work and put very little money 
into tournaments. If I have got to win prizes by “poor shooting,” 
trap-shooting would be but little pleasure to me. J, G. SMITH, 


Angona, Iowa. 


Editor Forest and Stream: q 

It is proposed to hold a tournament of the National Gun Associ- 
ation on the grounds of the Boston Gun Club at Wellington, Mass., 
during June, 1887, and in order to make this tournament a success 
(with regard to the numher of entries) the entrance fees to the 
sweepstakes will be much lower than heretofore. The question 
of barring certain men and handicapping others has been sug- 
gested, and I have endeavored to ascertain the opinions of some of 
our shooters on the subject. At the recent two days tournament 
in Worcester, Mass., there were between thirty and forty entries 
in the sweepstakes and other events each day (notwithstanding 
“Nor’east’s” statement that our tournaments “cannot now com- 
mand but a meagre attendance”). I read the letters which I had 
received on the subject of barring to those present, and the pre- 
yailing (I may almost say unanimous) opinion was to bar no one 
and to handicap no one, that the men whom it was proposed to 
bar were the very ones they wanted to come. They would be the 
attraction, these great shots from the west and south, men who 
can score 100 blue recks straight and 99 out of 100 clay-pigeons, 
double and single rises; these are the men who will draw a crowd. 
Possibly they may down New England, but New England wants 
to give them a chance. f 

It may be said that the men who have expressed themselves in 
this manner are but a small number of the trap-shooters of New 
England. If so, 1 say they were men of all grades of ‘skill; some 
could shoot well, some could not. They are the men who atiend 
our New England tournaments and stay and shoot through the 
programme, win or lose. They can be counted on, and, further- 
more, they constitute the backbone of the New England Trap- 
Shooters’ Association. yl 

As to handicapping, I think it is well known that a man may 
shoot well for a time and suddenly fall off for no apparent cause. 
I give the following instances: Some three years ago W. 5. Per 
was considered the best trap-shot in New England, making hig 
scores at all tournaments he attended; but during the last two 
years I do not believe he has won fifty cents on every dollar he has 

ut in as entrance ta sweepstakes. When Perry let go, 0. R. 

ickey came to the front, and for nearly a year none of us could 
beat him. When Dickey got tired, I had my turn, and for six 
months IJ did the best shooting on record in New England. Some 
four or five months ago I lost my grip entirely, and now Eager, 
Davis and Stanton are at the top. Now, to handicap a man on his 
record of last year does not seem just. Should a tournament be 
held where the handicaprule is to be enforced, let the shooters 
be handicapped according to their record for the three months 
preceding the tournament. ‘ 

As faraslam concerned, I donot care whether I am handi- 
capped or not shooting as tam doing at present. At the recent 
tournament at Worcester, Mass., I shot for two days at the regu- 
lar distance and did not winanything. Had I stood back a few 
yards I could not have done worse. : 

Now as to trapping artificial targets. Do away with the screens 
behind the traps; if not entirely, modify them; make them as they 
are onthe grounds of the Exeter, N. H,, Club (where better trap- 
ping is done than on any ground in New England). It does not 
look well to see a wooden screen anywhere from four fo six feet 
high staring the shooter in the face, with the sab UG yoHipe. pis 

e may wish to 


| head around the end to see who is at the score. 


fayor some one, it isin his power todoso. At Exeter a trench is 
dug long eviough to allow of five traps being used at the regular 
distance apart. A plank of about a foot in width is area) 
the ,of the trench toward the shooter. The dirtand grave 

from the trench is banked against this plank, making a screen of 


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93 


a foot or soin height. The traps are placed on the De edge of 


the trench securely fastened. The trappers have p 


enty of room 


tomove about and the objectionable board fence is done away 


with, 


Should the ground be in a locality where the trench is lia- 


ble to fill with water, the plan adopted at the Springfield, Ohio, 
tournament would perhaps answer better, At this tournament 
the traps were fastened to tle ground in plain sight of all, A hole 


was dug b 


ehind each trap large enough to hold a dry goods box. 


Hach box contained a trapper who could refill his trap without ex- 


posing anything but his hatds. 


In warm weather 


the trench 


would be preferable, as it is easier for the trappers. 
Some men may think it easier to shoot from unscreened traps. 


If so try it from five traps pro} Bees handled ain 
dthe shooter, The rules of the Nat 


‘ional Gun 


d pulled from, be- 
ssociation pro- 


hibit all sereens, and all clubs should do likewise, C. M, Sraric, 


DuNBAR'TON, N. Hu, Aug, 21. 


SPRINGHRIBLD GUN CLUB.—New York, Aug, 17.—Ang, 12 was 
appointed for the gun club’s contest for a very handsome silver 
cup, presented to the club by Dr. Gernhard Aug. Mylius, their 


honorary member, before his departure for Berlin, Owing, how- 


ever, to the absence of many of the members in Hurope and else- 
where Ue match was postponed. Those who took part in shooting 
off the pigeons (especially selected for the cup contest) and result 


of same is as follows; use of two barrels to count ts: 
(PERIOD OVISe ety rty ecuee sss wes reed dy ot Lod tt i-9 
Ee etait o A ee esse 5 Src ji O14 t : " 1—6 
TILT Nete:tein ceeds rentals sree 0—filg 
ACStONNINGEL shee eee eee O 11% 1 04% 1 0-5 
ASSET WAH 3 1iCantbyedina. GREE in a neh 110101 0%1 16% 
H Enelert......... Be recaiteacdinh coe 0010100%10 
The meeting took place on the grounds of Mr. Samuel Burbank, 
New Dorp, Staten Island. The club takesits name from Spring- 


field, L. I., where it was first organized some nine years ago. It is 
made up of some of our best-known citizens, among whom may 
be mentioned Judge Clancy, ex-Judge John A Dinkel; President, 


Mr. James T, Davis, Major Geo. A 
H. Davis, M, Englert, John Wood, 
eniers and ofliers, 
for is beautiful in workmanship and desien, 
specially from instructions given br Dm 


bei 


e, and Messrs. H.C. Miner, A, 
: .Streminger, Mr. Schwint, Geo. 
The silver cup above mentioned to be shot 


ng manufactured 


Bernhard A, Mylius, and 


conditions under which itis to be shot for are: To own the cup a 
member must win it five times, and be handicapped lyd. at each 
scucessive shoot until he has done so, Distance 25yds, 5 traps, 1 
barrel to. connt 1 bird, 2 barrels, 44 a bird. The contest is expected 
to be a lively one, as most of the crack shots of the club have 
signified their intention of being present on the occasion. 


NEWTOWN, N, Y,, Aug. 10,—The Northside Gun Club, of Long 
Island shota match at 7 live pigeons, 5 ground traps, handicap 


rise, 80yds. boundary, shot under club rules, club 
riZe= 


badge and money 


tT. Franz...... ~.-,-.-1110000—3 Manning............ ».- LII—F 
WMarreigsele: ii segecksee LUOMI—b- “Barlow +. 2:2 t.cusse ls 0111100—4 
IR WEE bynes teacen oe tee IOM0I—5 ~=Biglow..-...--.......... OU1II1—6 
fn oy a Eye at arr arsnety we ep HAE get Gale rallye ae aaa nee eee 1110003—3 

iems..... Pa rit untae LE O—p 

‘Nes on 7 for first: Lyon 101—2, Manning 100—1, 


GREENVILLE, §, C., Aug. 16.—Hditor Forest and Stream: We 
have organized here the Greenville Gun Club with the following 


officers! W. J. Crosswell, President; W. BH, B 


eattie, First Vice- 


President; Jas: H. Maxwell, Second Vice-President; F. F, Capers, 


Secretary and Treasurer. 


We have one glass ball trap and two 


Ligowsky clay-pigeon traps and are practicing hard to put a win- 

ning team in a tournament to be held here shorily—Mosk. 
WORCESTHR, Mass, Aug. 20.—The Warcester Sportsmen’s Club 

have had a very successful two-days’ tournament, First Day.—6 


clay-pigeons, 12 entries—W. 8. 
P. VT, Smith; 


Perry, J. Bodish and L. R. Hudson; 
©, Doane and B. Franklin. 6 hats, 12 entries—M. D. 


Gilman and Smith; Bowdish; Doane. Enoxville blackbird badge 


contest. The badge was tied some time ago by 


M.D. Gilman, H. 


In shoot off, Hudson broke 2 birds and won. The sweepstakes 
were won by kmith; Davis, Whittaker, Holden, Gilman; Rugs. 
* Match for the State individual glass ball badge, held by H, W. 
Hager, and twas for 7 bats and 8 clay-pigeons, There were 24 con- 
testants, and it was won by J. Stanton, of Boston, who made a 
clean score. ‘Tinker, of Providence, also made a clean score, but 
was only eligible for the sweepstakes. The score was as follows: 

Spshicnetiny aan WAI 1—15 HOW Webber. .001111101111111—12 


EW Tinker... JUUU0111011—15 SB Franklin. -,..101111111001111—12 
W LDayis:.:.-, WMOMIII1—14 J Howe......... 101111011111 010—-11. 
O A Dickey. ..0QUUIININII—-1 WS Perry..... OVTO11T1011011—11. 
J Bowdish..... 10MITINii—14 «J Welsh.......- ..111110110010117—11 
HT Smith..... TION MI—18 EX Wittaker. ...110111111110100—11 
AW Baker... JU111001101111—12,_ CG Doane...--... 011110110111001—10 
MD Gilman...10110111111001I—-12_ -B Swift........ LOOLMIOL1L00101— 9 
GJ Rugg,...,-11011110111100112_ «WD Snow... .. ..011011100100011— 8 
13 WA) (clemenennae OMOIIII0NII—12, “Wadwell....... 01001110011 1011— 8 


CB Holden.,..10101/111011171—12_ L. @ White.... .0LIT0100001110— 8 
HW Hager... JU11101110110I-12 ; 

The sweepstakes were won by Tinker, Stanton; hugs, Gilman; 
Webber, Snow, Holden; Wadwell, Swift, Also by Stanton, Dickey; 
Smith; Perry; Switt, 

In the professional race, $5 entrance, there were 7 contestants, 
and the shoot was 10 singles an ites Tt vesulted as follows; 


HW Webber........-.-.0sse nee I—9 11 10 it 11 11—9—18 
WOLRD AVIS ea gipacvicese sss W1I—10—s 11:10 00 11 11—7—-17 
VV ESCRELL V8 sie Sei ched smee ceo WONWNII— 9 1010 10 11 1I—7—16 
TERY, HAP Gite. em eccawcrr ees 11010010— 6&1 11 11 10 10—8—14. 
FW) Dintk@rt 2 cc pee sate ress 1OU1I001I— 7 = 10 L1 10 10 11—7—A4 
QUAN DICK Gyan. 4 trecesetesaaaserce O101II0— F 10 10 10 00 10—4—11 
GOMES tale ite ee cue at bestest 3 O1LIOITH10— 6 00 00:10 10 10—-3— 9 


The regular sweepstakes followin their order: 6 clay-pigeons, 
22 entries—W ebber and Wager; Stanton; Davis, Sawyer and Waters; 
H, Jourdan, 6 bats, 21 entries—Stanton and Tinker; Hager; Welsh, 
Doane and Graham, Two-men teams, 7 clay-pigeons per man— 
Smith and Bowdish; Howe and Jourdan; Webber and Davis; Gil- 
man and Holden; Tinker and Rugg. 6 bats, 27 entries—Tinker, 
Stanton and Davis; Stark, Smith and Jourdan; Snow, Perry. 6 
clay-pigeons—Smith, Bowdish and Davis; Stanton anc Walters; 
Stark, Tinker and Holden. 8 pair doubles, 18 entries—Stark; Hager 
and Stanton, Perry and Wadwell; Franklin. 10 bats, 24 entries— 
Howe; Tinker, Cummings, Stanton; Gilman, Whittaker, Jourdan; 
Rugg and Bowdish. 6 ba iS, 25 entries—W ebber, Stanton, Dickey; 
Eager, Wadwell; Davis, Snow, Doane; Weymouth, Perry. 7 
straightaway blue rocks, 27 entries—Stark, Whittaker, Bowdish; 
Webber, Cummings; Gilman, Dickey; Doane. 6 blue rocks, 31 en- 
tries—Stanton, Webber and Dickey; Cummings, Swan, Weymouth; 
Baker, Jourdan, Gilman, Swift, Powers. 6 clay-pigeons, 34 entries 
—Webber, Swan, Stanton, Hudson; Hager, Doane, Cummings; 
Bowdish; Weymouth. 7 straightaway clay-pigeons, 64 entries— 
Stanton, Webber; Waters; Stark, Hager; Hudson, Howe. 6 blue 
rocks, 29 entries—Stanton, Howe; Dickey; Doane; Stark, Bowdish; 
Powers, Whittaker. 6 clay-pigcons, 28 entries—Swan, Doane, 
Hager; Dickey. Gilman; Bowdish; Perry. 6 blue rocks, 21 entries— 
Davis, Hager; Stark; Ruge, Wilkinson; Jourdan. 6 clay-pigeons, 7 
entries—Smith; Dickey, 

HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 20.—Colt Hammerless Gun Club tour- 
nament. First sweepstake, 5clay-pizeons, l8yds., 3 angles. 


SIOUX CITY a—Of the shooting tournament which has been 
held here during the last three days, under the auspices of the Sioux 
City Gun Club, the principal feature was a special match between 
GC. Ww. Budd, of Des Moines, champion wing shot of America, and 
G. E. Hughes, of Fonda, at 75 live pigeons, d0yds, rise, use of both. 
barrels. Budd missed his 4, 7, 15, 31, 44, 53, 66. Hughes missed his 1, 
10, 11, 15, 19, 23, 25, 44, 46, 49, 60, 66, 70, 72, giving Budd the race by a 
score of 68 to 61. The birds were aliselected and were good strong 
flyers and not one got out of bounds but was hard hit.—C. L. E.G, 


A SOFT, VELVED 'THx'ruRD is imparted to the skin by the use of 
Glenn’s Sulphur Soap. For skin diseases it should be used freely. 
Never take a bath without it. fi is also especially useful asa 
means of bleaching and purifying woolens, cotton, ete. Hill’s Hair 
and Whisker Dye, black and brawn, 40 cents.—Ad», 


Canacing. 


THE MEET OF 1886. 


Gees P GRINDSTONE, St. Lawrence River.—Again for the 
seventh time the members of the American Canoe Associa- 
tion haye gathered together under the red and white flag, and for 
the third time their white tents shine on the sunny hillside, the 
white sails glisten on the blue waters, the fires burn brightly on 
the hilltop, and the silence that reigns unbroken for fifty weeks 
each year departs before the shrill signal calls of canoes and. 
steamers, the uproarious shanty song and the merry gleées. 

This is the last year, for a time at least, that the meet will be held 
at Grindstone Island, but one thing is certain, search as far as they 
may, through the length and breadth of this great country, the 
canoeists will find no more bedutiful spot, and very few that can 
equalit. To appreciate and enjoy it is one thing, to convey an 
idea of its beauty to one who has not seen if is a task for only a 
master painter in words to attempt. The bluest of deep blue skies, 
waters clear and pure and of the same color, in which are dropped 
green islets of all shapes and sizes, while far away the wooded. 
spires merge into a softer mistier green, broken here or there by a 
pretty cottage, a solitary spire, or an odd little lighthouse, none so 
nejy as to destroy fhe sense of seclusion and isolation from the 
busy world, which makes the time spent here so restful in spite of 
the bustle and fun that goes on constantly. The day begins witha 
glorious sunrise over thé eastern islands, and ends at night with a 
blaze of fire to be seen from the hilltop for, half an_hour, then a 
clear, starry sky, while all the time the air is of the purest and 
clearest, The dry, sandy soil, the shady hillside, and the many 
beautiful points for a cruise, make the site a desirable one in every 
way for a camp, while the courses are probably as good as will he 
found. A meet on salt water is now proposed as a novelty and 
may be held next year, but no such location as this can be found 
for it. 

From New York, Pittsburgh, Boston or Cincinnati to Grindstone 
is a long journey, and happy is the man whose simple wants com- 
pel him to carry besides his canoe only a modest kit and a small 
tent. What with many charges and recalcitrant baggage men, his 
cares are great, but they are nothing to those of a man who in an 
unlucky liour promises to convey a party to Squaw Point. Tents, 
stoves, boxes, trunks, handbags, wraps, parasols and such impedi- 
menta seem to go astray with a persistency which is nearly mad- 
dening, and if he ever does reach home safely it is with the resolve 
to go in the future as a true canoeist—with as little as possible 
besides his canoe. The railroad and steamship lines are now fairly 
reasonable in their rates, as far as the leading officials are con- 
eerned, and porters and baggage masters can generally be 
“squared,” but there are a number of petty officials whose import- 
ante is generally in inverse ratio to the positions which they cc- 
cupy and who can giye a great deal of trouble. With them tears, 
thréats, entreaties avail nothing, they possess a little brief author- 
ity and they exercise it while the time is too short to appeal to the 
distant head office. 


W. Webher, Geo. Gray, W. lL. Davis, R. Schacfer and C. M. Stark, 
each having won itonce. When the shoot was called up, Gray 
and Schaefer were not present, and no one being there to represent 
them the contest was ordered to goon. Itwasfor6 singles and 3 


irs, a possible of 15. The result was as follows: 

WIS) sewn entgisey dewennssmntcrnere deceit OM —¢ Ol 1 —5—=12 
GGUIMAN., 225 ec2e Peters ee Ser Te 101101101I—7_——s« 10 1 10—4—11 
SETH LEE | gL ete ae Ay acl Aye 0111100015 »=—s_ Withdrew. 
RVVVCIbIE I Netw er Giiese oo 'etesn VU, cain ge oe 111000010—d withdrew. 


The badge being won by Davis is now his personal property, this 
being the second time he has won it. 

Six elay-pigeons, 26 entries—Dayis and C. Sampson; Kirkwood 
and Tidsbury; Dickey; Doane and Rugg. 6 bats, 2angles, 23 entries 
—Whittaker and Tidsbury; Stanton and Webber; Hager; Bowdish. 
7 bats, straightaway, 24 entries—Eager and Swift; Stark, Holden 
and Rowdish; Davis and Sampson; Ruge, Wardwell and Doane. 6 


bats, 18 entries—Holden, Gilman and Bowdish, Davis and Dickey; |. 


Stanton; Franklin and Wardwell. 7 clay-pigeans, 22 entries— 
Eager; Stanton, Gilman and Doane; Sampson; Stark. 4 pair bats, 
20 entries—Smith; Perry; Webber; Kirkwood and Jordan. 6 bats, 
20 entries—Perry; Stanton; Jordan and Wardwell. 

Match for the Climax diamond badge, held by OC. M. Stark, 10 
clay-pigeons and 10 bats: 


HLA Wolsomte. cscs. s een. hi Roni. eee se Seeks 11000—2 
MRE Garmyonoe cls so eee 1b —as Desnne se lice... esace 01010—2 
SVG GRC en, je aeererclone 1101i—4 Woodford................ 01010—2 
Peadajoenys ae ee a Dal Co a, 00100—1. 
JPRS aTE Ay eects ecko eens COR GNSS Curt cy tee beets sew Ie Ge roar OOOLO—1L 
RSLS tA aes bo Whe ee Pa WM100—8 Merrick..... 0.200. .csc ee Q0010—1 
CESS ees aeiyets daeret 4 3 )2'e sae WOO =8= AMiillere sei cstec se aoe 00100—L 
MeGony-.rrin .2.jasab? OlOTI—3. Ives... eee ee ee eee Q1000—1. 
BTSheley nel e sd Ode oe OUMA—S Prey sire aha 10000—1 
Bale Vrwappee. Costs eee a tit LORIN oleomieesey scons ook k 0o001—1. 
Ore) Ane LOAD — Sa ATO SMSF os hoes erence O1UU0—1. 
VG NNO eae ee ests et ae (KOLIS2F PAT Ot is 0. ei leaisiceaed 00001—1 
His byes ae LOMMO—2) WEiglmiese ob ea ees OOO01—1 
IMeITOSB i scte narsc cen nts OUM0—2 Bushnell,.......,........- OOULO—1. 
(HOOVER 8 ade eee O1010—2 


Folsom won ties for first, Han 
divided third, Miller fourth. 
Match at 7 Clays, 3 angles: 


IMANOPa Sts eee es O111111—6 
Aig ent rl ate) ope eae ree a 1111110—6 
Widman...-.,, Fislekag fees 0111101—5 
De en RA ones te ree » LI0110—5 
EIS SOFe sanitaire 1101101—5 
BRIsiciggea en muon le: 0011101 —4 
IVMEGITOBES, CoSPiE Sok La 0010111—4 


Ties for first divided, second divided, shoot off for third won by 


Melrose, fourth divided, 
Match at 6 clays, 3 angles: 


Shoot off at 2lyds.: 
Miller. ......, OOGITL 111 101 111-3 


I ¢ I Twelve men tied for first on 4 cach; 
Miner won tie breaking 3straight. Eleven men tied for second, 


Miller and Folsom divided. Ten tied for third on 2 each. 


It must be admitted that there are two sides to the transporta- 
tion question, and a little forethought on the part of the canoeist 
may save him and others much trouble, He travels generally by 
a trunk line, and often on Saturdays, or when the travel to or from 
the city is greatest, and when an avalanche of trunks pours down 
Stand for half an hour near any 


son second, Jolinson and Higby 


WOOO Toms sr resueee ety OLO101—4. 
IN) WolROMe «5.07204 ce 1100110—4. 


(NUN teen alae tapes g1000—3 | onthe poor baggage smasher. 
eae sal 47 COED Snes large depot and see the trunks come, or watch the quick transfers 
CTD S aS . Aae, ee SMA 1001010—3 | that must be made atthe many junctions, and the necessity for 
Firsaitdhee mad paren Pcs K 0010101—3 | Compact, easily handled baggage willat once be apparent. The 
Evite kit: te ynwen tLe 1010100—3 | Canoe, of course, is the most important item, Size counts in tray- 


|eling, anda boat over 15x30 will give its owner an amount of 
trouble and will sustain so much damage that he will sigh for a 
smaller and lighter craft, To go quickly and easily into an ordin- 
ary baggage car already half filled with trunks, the boat should be 
as lightas possible, and its chances, unless it goes through by 
freight, are much better if well wrapped upthanif crated or boxed. 


N f .-.- 100110 —3 H : 
aeuaueene Ae perc Albeit Here is a plan that may be worth trying where a man carries his 


Final 


Bats. Clay Pigeons. 
HW Hager...-.----.-.25.-. +...----J1N11—10 3 11111011919 
MES yilinteler eo jdaae ce eeu aden 111110: 111101111919 
Aide EL AGE A BASE R SEES B AEA ABE DOR oo W11I—10=—-01110111—-S—18 
VRE MEE, een one e ee ie ei ae 1011101 9 1411010111—9—18 
CM Stark......... bee e¢ereeeenee es LOMIOHINI— § 1111111101i—9—17 
radezaayita he oe ey seamen cere Peter W1101j— 9S 0111101 0—7—16 
ET Smith,.......... Ron Ses »».-1017010101— 8 = 0111111101 —-8—16 
AMGTWolitube. = 2 aes te ere naa E HH0I— 9 ~=0111110011—7—16 
IWS MeI Sitter re eet -- cu Pas re kn. WUIIINI— 8 = 1111011110—8—16 
INSTI TTOO ETS Goeee se ben enna heen 1103111100— 7 = 1111101110—8—15 
WEAR Mckctrynete ners ele ee ey, 1W11—10 1110110000 —5—15 
IRON SONG iocomences £2 Heee es pate e WNIOMO— § §=1111007101—7—15 
Rie VVINPAR GT EE siete eee sy) pheey HNNIII— 9- 01101110016 —15 
DERG ay Ofer (0 eee we rage a awe erste rien W11111101I— 9——« 11 70107100—6—15 
GEE Solteristecs2 tte selasasys sees os 1101000101— 6 = 11101101718 —74 
Jesuits his 435560 omgee tb ese Ary eSeos 0171010001— 6 = 111111101914. 
PUEDE TUS oy oleic lelefe ccc hole cee 1OINITII— FY 101001N171-##—18 
CSE GAS ss ee hey eae aye 20 1117101010— 7 1011010101—6—13 
JRE YAOI Goran bee eel E eto: ae 0111011100— 6 = 4111111000718 
GS tON eee we che Meee pasta ames 1001011111 — 8 0111010100—5—13 
WGA Ga erie berth cots fran ites 1ONOIN— 7 000111001i—5—12 
HW Webbet........:-- ree ..--1101111101— 8 (100101010 —4—12 
(ASHOADSOD 3303s se) sedis dee scdeihetes W10111101— 8_~——s«O1 01100 —4—12 
Neri Dos SOL Gs Ssnoso- Deo haasaaas OOUIOII— F = 0N11100010—4—11. 
Pusvtalclinie. 992s LER oy ae 111011711. ——s«:O1000—1 dr, —10 
ELV awett 528 ore 22, pele Uh ol 1011100101— 6-——- 0100000110—8— 9 
Fs Biel fal BY 0 ease ee Sg 000010010i— 38_——s« 1011100000—4— 7 


Switt and Hager being tied on 19 shot a string of 5. Hagere brok 
all of his and won the badge, Swift losing his last one. 


Seven clay-pigeons, straightaway—Dickey, Eager and Bowdish; 
ad ittaker; Davis; Stanton and Tidsbury. 


Rugg; Swift an 


Six 


bluerocks, two angles, 17 entries—Ruge and Swift; Eager and Stan- 
ton; Bowdish; Smith. Six bats, 15 entries—Whittaker; Snow and 
Stan-ton; Rugg and Smith; Dickey and Swift. Four pair doubles, 19 
entries—Stark, Hager and Webber; Stanton; Sampson; Dickey. 


Six bluerocks, 16 entries—Dickey; 
Wadvwell, Ten bats, 13 entries—St 


Stanton 


Dickey, Sampson and Holden; Star 
at shoot 


and Gerrish; Gilman. Sweepstakes on 
shoot—Swift, Hager and Perry: 


Doane and Swift; Webber; 
ark, Dayis and Rugg; Smith; 
Sampson; Webber and Welsh. Six bats, two angles, 2 


entries— 
and Rugs; Perry 
ing, Chmax badge 


Stanton, Davis and Whittaker; 


Swift, Sampson, Snow; Doane. Six bats, straightaway, 19 entries— 


Hager, Webher and Stanton; Rugg; Bowdish 


and Gerrish; Jourdan, 


Professional match, for 6 clay-pigeons and 6 bats, $5 entrance. 


The score was as follows: 
Bats i 


r Pigeons. Bats. 
MNI—6 ~~ 1111-612 Dickey..111011—45 


Pigeons. 
110111—5—10 


Davis... 

Eager.-.11101—5 11111—6—11 Stark....1ii—6 011011—4—10 
Swift....dIii—6 1011j1—5—11 Perry...11010I—4 111011 -5— 9 
Smith...d011—6 01001-5101 Pr’nklin1J0100-—8 110010—3— & 


Second Day.—Match at bats for the State Individual Clay-Pigeon 


Badge held by W.8. Perry. It was won by L. 


R. Hudson of this 


city, who is 74 years of age. and who feels justly proud of his vic- 


tory with th 1 
son wore his badge about during the day, and sh 


hold it permanently on account, of his age and sk 


€ gun over so many of the younger experts. Mr. Hud- 


ould be allowed ta 


ill: : 
L BR Hudson. ...111111111110111—14 B Swift.__..... 110011011110111—41 
JR Toyas,..... DWM I—14 -B Pranklin....111010010111111—11 
ET Smith....,.110110i1111144 J Howe........001101111111101—11 
OA Dickey....10I110011111—18_ GJ Ruee.... ,.011111111001110—11 
WS Perry......011111110111111—18 EHOW Tinker... .011010110111111—10 
CM Stark......011111111171010—-18_ J Bowdish. .. .111110011010110—10 
W L Davis TiN011I—-18 H Waters...... 110111101011100—10 


Davis.....1711 
Whittaker_,.17101111110111—-18 


E A W Baker... .110011010011111—10 
© 8B Holden... 000111110143. «G Weymonth.,011001011011101-— 9 
E Cummings. 1JONIM110111—18 G Graham.....011000110101110— 8 

B Welsh . -010100111770100— 8 


3 Wadwell..-.. 


.. 10001011 0001101— 7 
M Dodge. ...00001IN101NNIM— 7 
5 Knowles, ,.001000111010110— 7 


shoot off: canoe every year. A cover may be made of stout canvas, an 

Ives and Bristol divided. Wive tied on 1 for fourth, and L. Cary, | Old sail, for instance, enveloping the canoe entirely, the 
Robeson and Georgia divided. Match at 3 pair double clays, liyds. | opening, down the center on, top, being fitted with grom- 
rise! mets or hooks along both edges for a lacing line. Under 
he ee 011000 111-8 Bristol. ............., 100001 111-3 | the canoe there should be a double thickness of canvas, 
Let paren. i baie ny 3.3 11 1 1-6 MCGook.... iol. 10 11 0Oj—4 | Packed under the bilges with straw or excelsior, making a bed for 
TLOMGY cee ee FT Ths deal t= Gr Nn chien eS oc 10 10 1i—4 | the canoe. As she will often be slid out of cars and over sharp 
SUBD Lae W. pene 11 01 11—5 Goodyear.............. 11 11 00—4 | edges.a strip of in. oak may be placed outside and the canvas 
Whitlock... ...0...... 1110 11-5 Tves..... eee 11 00 10—8 | nailed to it, protecting the covering from wear. At bow and stern 
N Folsom........... ...01 11 11-5 Woodford........./.. 11 00 10—3 | Srommets should be worked, and one or two rope handles should 
Robeson.....---,;+-+---.01 11 11-5 Bristol.......00..0.. 00 10 113 | be placed on each side along the well. When once properly made 
BA Folsom..........-. 11 1 01—5 this cover will last for many years. The canoe is placed in it, the 


ete a 6 divided, second won by Whitloek, Miller third, fourth 
vided, 

Match at 6 straightaway clays, 41 entries—Alcott first with 6; 8 
tied on 5, Johnsen winning shoot-off; 10 on 4, Carey, Hawley and 
Folsom divided; 10 0n 3, won by Sterry. Match at 5 straightaway 
clays, sl entries—8 tied on_5, shoot-off diyided by Miller and Fol- 
som; Ton 4, Huntoon and Bliss divided; 8 on 3, won by L. Carey; 
fourth divided by J. Carey and Toucy._ Miss and out, 25 entries— 
Bristol and EH, A. Folsom diyided on 4. Match at7 clays, 28 entries 
—Melrose took first with 7, Miller and Bristol divided second, 
Toucy won third on shoot-oft. Match at 3 pair doubles, 18 entries— 
E, A.and N. Folsom divided first, Sterry second, Cary and Cook 
divided third, Melrese fourth. Match at 5 singles, 3 angles, 18yds., 
21 entries—Harrison, Miller and Melrose divided first, Bristol, N. 
and BH, A. Folsom second, Merrick third, Collins fourth. 

Team shoot, 7 clays, 18yds.; 

J Melrose...,....-.33 1110111 } 


Hubbard One cu 0010001 U cae Fy 2 =SFi 
ARG Sie" Marcel ict- ot AN0T101 § MeMullen,......... ..0111101 £ 
Dea G ye an ee eer OLOOL01 | "7 2 Tie meee 6 bb) be 0117110 | 9 
Mier. + lecsawesaceve G011111 § Hawley... cues cnet LOTIOOL § 
PAULO Whngd rete et bisins ow 1000101 l 8 TEXGS ER IVE Ae dealer ota -0000101 | 
Woodtord...........2 1011110 { WHitlock,...2.....05 QG00001 
Wapryes he see at OOO1101 } iG. UGED Yon swat peetinnhs ss 1011011 t_ 7 
Hirfalesn cess teoeaness 1101110 FYOHESOF EL ee. ee 0011000 
Wid ane yey! eee ee 0000000) __ 4, HE Folsom.......... 1010111 | 10 
Sufi thoy (Sten ne Weep garg sce COUGOOL | MENG T Spe ties oles cety sk 1111010 { 
Goodyear......... . HOL00 | PF 7 Bristol,............. 10110 | __ og 
Hamson........ 2.2... 0111010 ( EV BSOTM roe c ee Wires QLOOII1 § 
ELI, teeth ee 4101001 | 9 Ties on 9 divided. 
Johnson..-...-.,-.,+-l100111 { 


FREMONT, O., Aug. 18.—The members of the Fremont Shooting 
Club made the following scores at the regular weekly shoot yester- 


day: 

ROHAN OTEOT slecens | oop bathe: occ eines 10011.011.01310130111111111—19 
PPR OBA’ Ceana beh a Wea ie erie Se aera arr .1010111100001111100111110—16 
LA IVEOORW VALE Ie Ras PTs bith ccc: ama ats AN 1441111100011101011111011—19 
HS SAT dn ae Dillane ob hb it al (1.1001111.0110101100101101—15 
GHTOBE OD INE sae celery t eons Bf oe aepegs 01011111191.11101101110011—-19 
RS Ghiwerniaee. ss censee se hop ae ose i sas 1011101010110000001000101—11 
SOLU GHG re se Pence Ghd i lth peeneet 11.00100010010900001111100—10 
Au (mitiparigAnel! MN eyecare eed 0117100001111110011011100—15 
EH G16 53 detest os aviagcas Seebex SAS ee 1101100100011011.010010100—12 
LEO BRI STE ee eee ceie Ae DARE Mery 11.00011111110101111100000—15 
PLAINES. atid] ou cot pelemeeisicdciel dis-ease 0011911011.100617100000010—11 
TLOSODHMveSHOT con, aes Sone es 1001101001100010010001001—10 


DSON, Wis.—The Hudson, Wis., Rod and Gun Club will give 
a three days? gpm amen, commencing Sept. 21; live birds and 
Peoria blackhirds; a good time guaranteed.—J. P. BALsom, Sec’y, 
NCI WDON, Nass., August 15,—The members of the Win- 
chendon Gun Club went out to their range to-day to break clay- 
pigeons. Out of a possible 10 the totals were as follows: H. Law- 
rence 8, J. Sutherland, Jr., 8, A. Lawrence 7, P. 8, Davis 6, A. H, 
Felch 6, W. L. Knight 5, L! Barle 5, E. M. Whitney 4,and C: 
Houghton 3. 

GARDNER, Mass., August 19,—Some of the members of the 
recently organized Gardner Sportsmen’s Association were out to 
Hackmatack Range to-day breaking clay-pigeons. Out of a pos- 
sible 10 the totals were as follows: J, N. Dodge, Alexander Priest, 
each 8; C, 8. Knight, 8. Henry, G. Brown, each 6; L. Webber, J. A. 
Stiles, each 4. 

NEWARK, N. J., Aug, 21.—Second match of the series of three, 
shot on the grounds of the Hast Orange Gun Club between the 
Nimrod Club, of Newark, and the East Orange Club, resulted in a 
tie. The third match will take place some time in September. 


rudder, hatches and light stuff goes into the well, the sails and 
spars will usually lie along the deck and the top islacedin. It 
can be lifted by the handles by one or twomen, the varnish can- 
not be injured and no ordinary knocks or bumps will do any dam- 
age. Ballast bags should be packed ina strong box as small as 
possible, with rope handles, the top screwing down. The center- 
boards may be packed in another box made to fit. Tent poles and 
cooking traps will make a bundle to be sewn up in burlaps, and a 
trunk completes the outfit. The latter articles can be checked as 
personal baggage, while the canoe is in a shape to be easily handled 
in making transfers or to pack in an ordinary express car. Itisno 
unusual thing to make six or eight trasfers on the way to camp, 
some at night, and the lighter the load the easier. 

The pilgrims to Grindstone are landed by rail at Clayton or Gan- 
anoque. and then take the small steamer for Grindstone. The 
arrival of the little boat is the signal fora grand turnout of the 
camp, all hands hurry to the dock and the new comers are hauled 
ashore before the lines are fast by an eager group who are waiting 
to greet them. Boats and baggage are shouldered and the proces- 
sion moves off to escort the new comers to a camp site. All hands 
turn to, the tent is pitched, a flag pole planted and colors run up, 
and then the “shore togs” are shifted and stowed away for two 
eect the canoeist emerging from his tent a perfect symphony of 
color. 

The camp this year promises to be the largest yet, and certainly 
will be the most important meet of the A. C, A. The club repre- 
sentation is hardly as large as in 1884, some of the large clubs 
sending but few members, but a large number of clubs are repre- 
sented, and mén are here from distant points, so that the meet is 
less local and more of a national affair, Florida, Wyoming Terri- 
tory and parts of the West are represented, while canoeists are 
here from Boston, Lynn and Lowell, Mass., Buffalo, N. Y., Cincin- 
nati and Springfield, Ohio, and many other new places. 

On the extreme west of the camp is the Toronto C.C@. Then 
along the shore are the tents of the Oswego, Brooklyn, Newburgh, 
Shattemuce, Peterboro, Crescent, Vesper of Lowell, and Rome, N 
Y. clubs. Rey. Dr. Neidé is also here, with two canoeists from 
Boston near him. On the ridge are the large tents of the St. Law- 
rence O. C., while the officers occupy their usual quarters on the 
hill. The store and Mr, Rushton’s repair tent are still on the 
point. Nearthem is a photographic tent and dark room. Along 
the east side are camped Buffalo, Lynn, Springfield, Hartford, 
Mohicans, New York, with Messrs. Powell and Stewart, Kingston 
Royal Military College, Rochester, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, 
Pequot, Knickerbocker, Brockville and Ottawa. Many of the 
tents this year are large and comfortable, with board floors, cots 
and chairs. A very neat one is the Clyde tent brought by Mr, 
Powell, of oiled muslin, with windows and ventilators. IJ/fany 
clubs bring a cook and an old stove, to be left when camp is over, 
and hayearegular mess. Some canoeists cook for themselves, 
while a number depend on Delaney’s. 

There have never been so many boats in proportion to canoeists 
never so many good canoes, and never sucha variety of odd craf 
of all kinds. One of the latter isa scow with paddlewheels worked 
by two horses, which carries passengers among theislands. An- 
other new boatisa steam launsh built by Mr. Rushton, 24ft. over 
all and 52in. beam. She has a Shipman enginefed by a tank inthe 
bow. She steams about all day and seems to make yery ¢ood speed. 
This boat is the first of the kind Mr, Rushton has built, but if suc- 
cessful, he proposes fo make aspecialty of them. There are a num- 
ber of sneakboxes present of various models, including the Barne- 
gat cruiser. Mr. Clapham has this year visited the meet for the 
first time and_brought his new cruiser, the Red Jacket. She is a 
double-ended boat, 15ft, long and 47in. beam, the bottom being 
slightly convex, about 4in. curve in the floor timbers, the sides are 


9 4. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Avae, 26, 1886, 


vertical or nearly so, The boat is decked with a cockpit and car- 
ries a single leg of mutton Sail with a batten. In the peak isa red 
tomahawk. _The most peculiar feature is the new weather grip. 
lately described in the FoREst AnD StRHAM, The gripis made o 

yellow pine 134in. thick, about 5ft. long and 18in. deep, weighted to 
float vertically. Two rods of %in. brass hold the grip parallel to 
the boat with the aid of two poy ropes, the whole affair rising and 
Sued as the boat heels. Tt holds the boat to windward, and is 
equally effective whether to windward or leeward. Mr. Clapham 
spends all his time on board, sailing all day and sleeping at anchor 
under @ tent at night, In her brushes with the canoes she has 
thus far done very well. Anchored off the camp is the sloop yacht 
Gracie, of Kingston, her owner, Mr. Oarruthers, being with the 
canoeists, A Mackinaw boat and some rowing and sailing craft, 
with the inevitable St. Lawrence skiffs, make up the fleet. 

Of course the chief interest this year isin the visiting boats, the 
Pearl and Nautilus. The former arrived on Monday in a huge 
packing case and has been doing some excellent sailing ever since. 

he is yery full and bulky compared with the American canoes 
and far less gracetul. The workmanship is yery fine and the 
fittings very Ingenious, but the build is entirely too light so that 
the canoe is entirely unfitted for cruising and yet not strong 
enough for much racing. The keel is of pine with stem and stern 
of oak. The bottom ig of oak veneer 1-12in, only in thickness, the 
topsides of Spanish cedar and the deck, in, thick with fittings, is 
of the same material, The ribs are of oak and the inner ribbands 
of Spanish cedar, the boat being of ribband carvel build. Though 
a hew boat and hardly used, the bottom has swelled badly and the 
light deck has cracked. The board of gun metal weights 56)bs. 
and is very neatly made and ingeniously fitted with a powerful 
hoisting gear. On each side of the well are fitted deck flaps closed 
with a rubber spring. A deck tiller is fitted for use if needed. 
The rudder is of wood, extending some distance below the keel 
and on top itis fitted with a brass wheel about 6in. diameter, aroun 
which the lines run. The finish of the boat is very fine, a gold 
stripe setting off the cedar, while on each bow isa circular piece 
of mother of pearl 3in. diameter set in brass rings, and above is 
the R..C. C, symbolin gold. The rig is of two balance Ings. 

The Nautilus is builtin a similar manner by the same builder, 
R. J. Turk, of Kingston-on-Thomas, but is much stronger appar- 
ently. The bottom is of Spanish cedar, 8in, thick, and the upper 
sireak, which is 6in. wide at middle and proportionately greater 
at the ends, is of mahogany stained very dark. The deck is of 
Spanish cedar i4in, thick, that part about the well being of lin, 
mahogany. ‘The middle body of the boatis full with a long floor, 
and the lines of the bow and stern are all conyex. The chief pe- 
culiarity isthe draft, which is greatest at a point 5ft. from the 
bow, the keel raking up to a draft of win. aft. The frame is of 
oak sawn to shape, with Spanish cedar battens, The stem and 
stern are of mahogany and keelof white pine. <All the fittings 
display the greatest ingenuity and the rigegme is far beyond any 
everseen herefor neatness. The wellis circular aft and nearly 
square forward with an elm coaming. Two square mast tubes are 
fitted, not in the center, but on one side, so that the sailsand spars 
are exactly in the center of the boat. The centerboard is similar 
to the Pearl's, but a neat strap of POBPER wire rope for the double 
block of the purchase must be noticed. Besides a wooden rudder 
there is a very strong drop rudder of brass, the yoke, of wood, be- 
ing a half wheel with a brass'\chain, working ina scoreinit. Sis- 
ter hooks join the chain to the rudder lines of copper wire rope. 
Below on the after end of the trunk is the footyoke, while a steer- 
ing gear is added on deck. There iz a single centerboard of 
56lbs. weight, with a powerful lifting tackle. The trunk is of 
Spanish cedar. In the forward deck are two hatches, one on each 
side of the trunk, while a watertight bulkhead makes a collision 
compartment in the bow. In working forward the hatches are 
opened and the crew puts a foot in each, in which position he can 
stand and work comfortably. The rig consists of two balance lugs 
with the well-known Nautilus reefing gear. The sails are of fine 
linen with double rows of stitches from head to foot instead of the 
usual bights. The spars are all of spruce worked from small poles 
instead of from large planks as is common here. The main sheet 
block works on a wire rope traveller which is made fast to a hook 
on each side of deck at after end of well, On each hookis a rubber 
ring 8o arranged as to hold the traveller in sailing but to allow it 
io pull away quickly in a capsize or other emergency. Both the 
English canoes have several features in common, The floor boards 
are replaced by neat gratings of hard wood, on each side of the 
grating a batten is so hinged as to turn up and make a ballast 
shelf. At the fore end of wella flat hatch is fitted fora row of 
cleats, and under itisa wooden tray for the halliards and reef 
lines. Under the side decks are canyas shelves held by rubber 
cords, for the same purpose. In the Pearl the keel inside is cui, 
away entirely for two feet aft of the trunk, to make a ballast well, 
Over this place an inner skin of oak is laid and riveted to the outer 


skin, The Nautilus has her name very handsomely painted on a } 


golden scroll on the bow. 

Of the American boats Lassie, Venture and Vesper are already 
well known to canocists. Another fast boat is the Pecowsic, built 
by Joyner for Mr, H, H. Barney, Springfield C.O. She is smooth 
built, after Joyner’s method, with a sharp V floor and fine ends, 
rather full on deck. e hoard is asmall plate of thin brass set 
well amidships and pivoted at the fore end, Since racing at New 
York Mr. Barney has discarded the fishtail rudder as impractica- 
ble, and is using a heavier brass rudder. The yoke is a solid semi- 
circle of thin brass fitted very low, s0 that)from its shape and posi- 
tion the mizzen sheet is not likely to catch. The rig consists of 
three sails, one stepped far forward, one just forward of the well, 
and one aft. In shape they are like the lep-ofsnutton, but with 
three radiating battens like a fan, and from the lower batten to 
the hoom the leech is yertical. Their greatest spread is 105ft. 
There are five sails of different sizes, 50 that sail may easily be 
reduced. The canoe is 15ft. 10in. by 2834. 

From Lowell, Mass., there comes a very handsome canoe of 
Spanish cedar, the Blanche, built by Stevens for Mr. Paul Butler 
of the Vesper B. C. She has a dagger board and two boom an 

aft sails. Mr, Butler has rigged a very ingenious deck seat, two 

oards as wide as the boat, the lower fixed to the coaming, the 
upper sliding in grooves on top of the lower and locked by a spring 
catch. The upper piece is slid far out to Windward and locked 
there, making an outrigged seat, on which the canoeist sits. By 
means of the spring catch it may be quickly shifted and locked in 
going about, 

Mr. Whitlock brings his 15x28 canoe Wraith, in which he will 
race for the N. ¥,C.C. cup next month. She was built by Rushton 
from Myr. John Hyslop’s designs. The amateur builders are coming 
to the front this year, and one of the handsomest canoes present, 
both in model and workmanship, is the Curfew, built of Spanish 
cedar by Mr. Bellatry, of Lynn, Mass. 

The camp fairly opened on Monday of last week, a very unpleas- 
ant day owing to heavy rain. Com, Rathbun was present, but 
was obliged to leave on Tuesday morning. On Tuesday a number 
of new arrivals filled out the row of tents and made the camp 
more lively, Among them were Messrs, Powell and Stewart, of 
the Royal C, C\, both of whom came in during the morning. With 
Mr. Powell were Messrs. Stephens and Burehard, N, Y. C. C. 
During the day Mr: J. O. Shiras, Secretary of the W. GC. A, and a 
member of the A. ©. A., arrived from Cincinnati. There was a 
light breeze at times and many canoes were out. In the evening 
the first camp-fire was lit in front of the Kk. M.C,camp. With 
songs, stories and pipes the evening was passed. very pleasantly, 
Toward the end a tall figure came up out of the darkness, and for 
a moment was not recognized until introduced as Dr. Heighway, 
of Cincinnati. Since last at a meet he has grown taller and more 
like an athlete thanever. His arrival was the signal for a grand 
uproar that lasted until the fire died out. : 

On Wednesday morning thirty canoes started on a cruise down 
the river, returning late in the evening. The day was calm and 
paddling was in ordex, but ia spite of some hard work the cruise 
was apleasant one, In the evening acamp-fire was hehted on 
Capitol Hill. Mr. Powell was called upon and responded with a 
sea-song in true sailor lingo, As the meeting dispersed all rose 
and sang “God Save the Queen,” out of compliment to the yis- 
itors. | lt, 

On Thursday the canoes were out nearly all day in light breezes. 
The Pearl had several brushes with, the other canoes, coming oft 
yery well generally. Great disappointment was felt at the non- 
arrival of the Nautilus, shipped by freight, and it was feared she 
would arrive too late for the races. Mr. Powell tried some American 
canoes during the day, sitting on deck. In the evening the Peter- 
boro camp lit a camp-fire. 

Friday and Sattirday were the picusaneey days of the camp, as 
newmen arrived and were eagerly greeted. Hvery boat brought 
some one and the little deck was crowded with noisy party to re- 
ceive them. Com. Jones and Mr. Barney, of Hartford and Spring- 
field, the Mohicans, with Oliver, Gibson, Fernow, Thomas and 
others; Vaux and Nadal, of New York; Weller for Peterboro, An- 
drews and the Rochester C. C., Keyser, of the K. C. pee many 
others as well-known, On Saturday night Johnson and Dr. Doug- 
jas also arrived. On Friday the word arrived that the Nautilus 
would bein Clayton by 8:30 P, M., and Mr. Powell arranged to go 
over early in the morning and bring her back. In the morning all 
hands, including Squaw Point, met at the camp-fire of the Brook- 
lyn G.C. Dr. Neidé, with Messrs. Kipp and Stephens, went away 

u ge in the tug to Clayton, waited for the train and unpacked 

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autilus, bringing her into camp as the crowd dispersed. 


When Mr, Powell arrived at his tent the canoe was in front with. 


masts stepped and decorated with a string of Chinese lanterns, to 
his great surprise. _ Saturday evening was spent very quictly. 

On Sunday morning seryice was held on the hill Tey, Dr, Neiaé 
officiating, assisted by Rey. C. H.Larom. As the congregation 
dispersed the little steamer appeared, and a rush to the wharf fol- 
lowed to greet Mr, Shedd and his white hat. The news of May- 
flower’s victory came by the same boat, and was hailed by all with 
great satisfaction. : 

_, the sloop Hthel, J. B. McMurrich, Oswego Y. C., is anchored off 
Squaw Point, and the Gracie, of Kingston, Laura and another, of 
Oswego, are off the main camp. On Saturday evening a meeting 
of the executive committee was held to consider informally the 
organization of branches, and at2 P. M.on Sunday a meeting of 
the commanding officer of each club outside the Hastern States 
was held at headquarters, Vice-Com. Wilkin presiding. The action 
of the Ganoeists of the Hastern States was discussed, and on motion 
of ex-Com, Oliver it was resolyed that the clubs outside of the 
Eastern States should apply to the Association for recognition as 
asecond branch, The clubs were also requested to name one man 
each to act with three members at large as a nominating com- 
mittee, to meet on Monday night and elect a vice-commodore 

rear-commodore, and purser for the new branch. At4 P.M. all 
the camp gathered at Squaw Point in response to an invitation to 
afternoon tea by the ladies. Horty canoes from the main camp 
were on the beach and a hundred visitors. Coffee, tea, sandwiches 
and cake were served, and the afternoon was spent very pleasantly. 

Early on Monday Mr. Robert Tyson, of Toronto, and Mr. C, J. 
Bousfield, of Bay City, Mich,, arrived at camp, besides some visi- 
tors to see the races, A round of the camp showed 90 tents, some 
of them large enough for half a dozen, and 125 canoes, besides a 
dozen yachts, boats and sneakboats. In Squaw Point are about 2 
tents and 15 canoes. 

The first race was started at 9;47, a paddling race for Class II. 


canoes, 1 mile, with 5 starters, as follows: 

Regina,..... 14.6x27,...,C. J. Bousfield.... Bay City, Mich.....12 27 
TPEDG ye opal 1h. oa R. W. Baldwin ...OttawaC, C,........ 12 39 
Yenture..... 14,630..... Leg. Jones....... Hartford €. CC... vile 55 
Siren Aye loose. R. B. Burchard...New York.....,- so. 


Lalage...... TE PGs: T. 8, Westcott,...Philadelphia C, C.,, —— 
As the boats started Mr, Burchard broke his paddle, but con- 
tinmed to the wharf, where he procured a, new one and continued 
the race. Regina took first place and held it to the finish, though 
pushed by Irene. 
The second race started at 10:10, Class [V., paddling, 1 mile, with 
ld starters. The leaders were: 


Wellie....15.6X30%4....W.F. Kipp..........., St, Lawrence, ...11 56 
Lena...... 16 303g ...H. 1, MeKendrick..... Gotan rant Ii 58 
Olive, ,,-.15.6<803¢,,,.F. M. Turner.......... Brockville........12 15 


Mac... .. fee) nae W.G. McKendrick....Toronto.......... 
The leaders were Nellie and Lena, and the finish was very close 
and exciting, Nellie finally winning by half a length. 
The third race was for novices, sailing classes A and B, no limits 
of rig or _ballast, Sixteen canoes started and thirteen sailed the 
course, The wind was N.E. moderate at the start, dropping shortly 


after, The course was the regular triangular one, 144 miles. The 
leaders were: 

Wanda...... dG: SAO en. W. 3B. Lesslie........ Tareas UG. aes 80 1h 
Guenn...,....15 X30,..,. H. F. Sinelaire,......Brooklyn.....,,,.84 51 
VANDI. aes 14..830..... CG. B. Walters. ....... Rochester......,. 35 57 
Hdith Adele.14.6X31.....W. N. Murray....... Pittsburgh....... 
Alouette..... «a30..... WAS LIS Visa ost ert Toronto...... — 


and won easily. 

The next race, Class I., paddling, brought out few entries, as 
there are very few who care to bring a special racing boat. Dr. 
Heighway had intended to enter, but his boat was notat the camp. 
Mr. Johnston paddled a light silk-decked canoe, the old Maggie. 
Dr. Douglas, of Lakefield, paddled a. curious old Thames-built 
canoe, the Harmony, while Mr. Leys had an open Peterboro, The 
times and entries were: 


Maggie...... Das M. F. Jchnston.......Toronto.......... 10 25 
Harmony..,.20%24,....., Dr. C. M. Douglas....Lakefield........ 10 38 
Wraith..... OSPR ed Vc LEEW Seto nde ected ee as Paha 


Wraith soon dropped astern, while Harmony hung on closely to 
Maggie, but could not overtake her, . . 
The last race of the morning was the Class ITI. paddling, 1 eh 


Rapid ...... 16X28... ....M. F. Johnston....... Toronto....2... : { 
Tsigana..... a Ee Has edith Lei em a BBB Bisis xe Brockville.......10 50 
Merle........16%2814......G. B, Wilkinson...... Brockville. ......10 59 


There were 9 starters altogether. Tsigana led at the start, 


‘but was overtaken later by Rapid. The race was hotly contested 


on the home run, Pitt and Johnston fighting hard for first place: 
put Johnston came in leader. 


IANTHH C. C.—Newark, N. J., Aug. 24,—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: Second annual regatta on the Passaic River: Single pad- 
dling race for canoes 24in, beam and oyer, C. V. Schuyler, W. R, 
Burling and H. D. Wilde entering; won by Schuyler; prize, a silver 
match box. Sailing race for all classes of canoes, Messrs, W. H, 
Hillin and Thorn, of Essex C. C., Mr. I. V. Dorland, of the Arling- 
ton C, C., and C. V. Schuyler, of the L C._C., entering; won by 
Dorland, Hillin second; prize, asilk banner, Third race, any canoe, 
paddling, Cox, of the Essex C.C., W. R, Burling and B.S. Farmer, 
of the L. 6, C., entering; won by Burling; prize, the Commodore's 
silver cup, Wourth race, hand paddling, C. V. Schuyler, W. R. 
Burling and H. D. Wilde; won by Schuyler; prize, a jointed fish- 
ing Sh Tandem race, Schuyler and_Dorland, A. Gand R. G. 
Molloy, of the Arlington C, C., and W. R. Burling and W. F. Mar- 
yin, ot the I. C. C4 won by Schuyler and Dorland; prize, two silver 
medals, Unset race, I. V. Dorland, of the Arlington C. C., Schuy- 
ler, Marvin, Burling and Farmer entered; won by H, 5. Farmer; 
Rie a French briarwood pipe, in case.—C. VY. SCHUYLER, Sec. I. 

THE AURORA—Among the interesting features of the canoe 
meet at Grindstone Island is the famous canoe Aurora, in which 
Dr, Neidé made his celebrated cruise from the Adirondacks to the 
Gulf of Mexico, which is fully detailed in his charming book, “The 
Cruise of the Aurora,” published a year or two since by the Forest 
and Stream Publishing Company. 


Over ELeven Mrunion DoniArs has been paid to its policy- 
holders by the Travelers, of Hartford, Conn, since its organiza~ 
tion. Present payments are over a million a year.—Adv. 


Machting. 


THE TRIAL OF THE SLOOPS. 
FIRST MATOH, SATURDAY, AUG. 21, 


It is fortunate that public opinion is elastic enough not to suffer 
a series of sudden rebounds uponitself. Like the clown with his 
“lightning changes” of costume, public opinion is ever ready to 
shift its clothes to suit the new occasion, 6 public is always in 
a hurry and likewise brim-full of sympathy, but correspondingly 
empty of sound logic and cool judgment. ‘The oyer-hasty critics, 
who presume to pass an irrevocable fiat—and their name is legion— 
upon the outcome of a single race which they have not even con- 
scientiously followed in its details, have been sorely taxed this 
year with the repeated collapse of their proclaimed wisdom and 
the constant swallowing of their own words. ‘Nhe first match of 
the series ordained for supplying precise conclusions as to the rel- 
ative performance of the four Dig cua sloops, afforded still one 
more chance for the critics to back stern lirst from their most re- 
cent position and quickly spring a new luff with ‘opinions,’ 
“faiths,” and ‘conclusive proot” fearfully and wonderfully evolyed 
to meet the exigencies of the fresh developments, Some great 
lights, itis true, tired out with their own sommersaulting leading 
to no particular goal, just give it up for a bad job, and seck balm 
for previous errors of judgement in the amusing confession; "Of 
course it will always be a matter of surprise that the Priscilla was 
beaten by the Atlantic, while the fact, that the Puaitan was also 
vanquished by the New York yacht will ever remain a mystery in 
the annals of American yachting. Boats are like women, some- 
times they will do just as you ask them, while abgther times they 
will be as contrary as the deuce!” 

Wow in truth there was not, an atom of mystery about Satur- 
day's match at all, nor need the result, so astounding to super- 
ficial observers, be sustained by a base calumny upon the fair 
sex. The match wound up in strict accordance with the happen- 
ings of the day and it does ‘not require special shrewdness to ac- 
count for the order at the finish or the changes of fortune over 
the course, c 

Luckily there was breeze enough to enable tolerably fair com- 
petition over a course poorly adupted to the purpose. ; 

Luckily the wind was from a quarter out of which it seldom 
blows, and some genuine work climbing a-weather became a 
feature of the race. y 

Luckily the fleet of accompanying vessels was not great and 
once outside the Hook the flyers had free play. fl 

Unluckily the day appointed was ‘steamer day” with a long 
string of ocean liners screwing down the Ship channel in proces- 


sion, their huge hulls cutting the wind into fragmentary install- 
ments and churning up the course into an uncongenial chop. 

Unluckily a trifling accident to one famous vessel hailing from 
Boston gave second lace to a less worthy craft, let alone the fact 
that Mr. Burgess's brilliant success of last year threw away her 
chances half a dozen times into the bargain during the day 
through the most wretched skippering ever witnessed in so im- 
portant a contest, 

Unluckily the most faultless skippering and superior pilotage of 
the unapproachable “Joe” Elsworth tooled the Atlantic into a poor 
second, thereby sugar-coating a failure with a thin veneer of par- 
tial success, at least in the eyes of the above-mentioned public in 
a hurry and only too ready to ground its judgment upon sympa- 
eed the home boat, . 

ith the exception of the reversal] of true position between At- 
lantic and Puritan, the travail wound up as that. yery scarce 
article, the competent and unprejudiced critic, had always ex- 
pected. To him there was no “mystery,” no ‘woman’s contrari- 
ness” in the splendid exhibition of Saturday last, an exhibition, by 
the way, which, in its attendant circumstances of wind and water, 
there is little hope of equalling often over « course usually very 
poorly suited for equitable tests of merit. 

Reviewing the first race as a whole, there is good cause for con- 
gratulation. The best boat won, The poorest of the quartet closed 
up the rear. Mayflower had long azo been condemned by the 
hasty because, a brand new and untried vessel, she suffered a pre- 
liminary eclipse ortiwo. To the superficial would-be authorities 
it mattered nothing that Mayflower was too close a copy of the 
well-tried Puritan to be condemned ont of hand after one or two 
more or less unconclusive attempts, undertaken intentionally with 
the object of experimenting upon her best trim. It was no con- 
cern to the would-be critic that Puritan had been designed by a 
gentleman of international experience, and that the Mayflower 
sprung from the same board with Puritan’s lines as a safe beacon 
for a iresh but very trifling departure, Neither did the rash critic 
appreciate the value of extra length above and beyond the penalty 
of time allowance when sailing in a working breeze or with sheet 
litted in any sort of wind, Wurthermore, when Mayflower failed 
to look up within less than an eighth of a point as well as other 

achts in perfect condition, the hasty critic declined to allow for 

agging and unstretched canyas, but hurried to hurl all manner 
of anathemas at the brand new clipper. 

The Mayflower, being in the hands of competent gentlemen, 
sufiered not from the superabundance of left-handed advice 
vouchsafed, but was put through her preliminary experiments 
with such keen perception that one alteration to her ballast, and 
rig was enough to bring her up to the designer’s intentions. Then 
like a comet, she burst upon the horizon and set the rate to her big 
sisters, exceedingly to the disgust of the stultified critics, who, 
while vehemently proclaiming that they “knew it all,” were dis- 
covered to know nothing. Mayflower, in her perfected trim, game 
out in true colors for the Goelet cup in the recent Newport events, 
This coveted prize she lifted with ease. Then she led the class 
down wind during the runs of the N. Y. ¥. C., settling any doubts 
as to her speed with sheets lifted, and topped her boom for New 
York waters. Inthe match here recorded she found the weather 
ahead which was just the opportunity wanted to put her to test in 
the matter of turning. This record will show how successful she 
was and the grand qualities she can boasf in weather work and 
footing, Uf courseit remains an open question whether she can 
duplicate her big margin of win ina deadeye smoker and short 
twisting. There are those who think Puritan would give her a 
hard rub under such conditions, These are, however, exceptional, 
and it may be some time ere that point can be definitely settled. 
Yor mild to moderate weather, as an “all round the course” boat, 
Mayflower stands at the head of the big quartette. That much 
has been ascertained beyond controversy. ‘ 

She boarded her laurels by no piece of Juck, and certainly not 
through smart handling, for, after a leisurely start, she was nipped. 
too high under Owl’s Head, head sheets often lifting. She lost the 
strength of the wind, picked up no lucky puffs like Atlantic and 
Priscilla through the Nartows, and was rapidly dropped by the 
rest in consequence. When she got down abreast the West Bank, 
the wind lightened, the leaders carrying the best of it along with 
them down to the Spit, Here Mayflower suffered again. A trifle 
only but still something. On the long lay down the Bank she was 
steered too fine for best footing, and like Puritan, made a great 
mistake in Reco eae too high tor the spindle buoy, Both she 
and Puritan were badly put out from the succession of swells from 
tugs and steamers rushing to the fore regardless of the wash they 

rave the two Boston ships struggling to pullup. Now that they 
‘know how it is themselves,” it is io be hoped that the Bostonians 
will use their influence to abolish the New York Y. C. course as 
one leg in the coming international races, The fleet of steamboats 
going out with the yachts Saturday was not one-tenth of what it 
will number when Galatea is announced to start. Naturally the 
fleet seeks to keep up with the leader, in whom “the interest is 
centered.” The channel down the West Bank being narrow, the 
steamboats must pass close aboard to the racing yachts, and itis 
inevitable that the craft geting away last will suffer immensely 
from the chopped state in which the water is left, the steamboat 
swells transmitting themselves in full forcea great way. Either 
all steamers should he notified, and that in a mosteffectual way, 
to keep astern of both competitors as far as the Hook, or the inside 
course should be given up if such concession cannot be relied upon. 
The general public, including steamboat captains, do not under- 
stand fully the great detriment to a yacht’s travel when she has 
to Jump or even strike a chop from which her competitor is exempt. 
As races are now often decided by seconds, the slightest disturbance 
with the starters should be avoided. This plea has just as much 
force for the home yacht as for the culter fromabroad. Once out- 
side of Sandy Hook there is room enough for the spectators to 
spread and the evil is not so potent, though by no means wholly 
absent. 

When Mayflower got round the Spit she was still a bad fourth, 
but buckling down to business, with no jibtopsail to worry the 
skipper at the wheel, she pulled up her lost water, and by dint of 
footing and pointing, worked out ahead of the crowd pene on 
her intrinsic merits, She left Atlantic hand over fist in the long 
rollat sea and soaked away to weather in a style that demon- 
strated how mediocre Atlantic really is when the talent of Joe 
Elsworth is no longer of special avail. > ; 

After rounding the Lightship, Mayflower was exceedingly dila-~ 
tory with her spinnaker and light muslin, twelve minutes elapsing 
before she got kites on for the run in the beach, and coming home 
on the wrong jibe into the bargain. She had to shift over, and 
wasted a precious longtime in the -maneuyer. She handed spin- 
naker long before reaching the Hook and drove home all the rest 
ot the way with nothing but balloon jibtopsail, whereas Atlantic 
and Puritan drew spinnakers to advantage down to the Spit on 
the same yoyage. Mayflower won with any amount to spare, true 
enough, but she might have got thé judges' whistle ten minutes 
sooner had the crew been as smart as the decks they trod. It is 
not intended to hold all hands responsible for the apparent negli- 
gence, because the crew have really not had the time to shake 
down ,to their berths and pull together. When they do, Lieut. 
Henn’s conservative and just remark that our crews do not seem 
as smart as the English racing gangs may no ianres apply. 

As to Puritan, though obliged to succumb to the greater Jenest 
of Mayflowez, she conld and should have won for herself a fair 
second, with Atlantic well in her wake, had she not been badly 
butchered from first to last. As it was, she only missed her appro- 
priate berth by twenty seconds. The boat was in excellent form 
and could have accomplished wonders had she heen given half a 
chance. We do not_know who was at the wheel nor who had 
charge of the deck during the race. It is not very material, for 
the public is concerned about the boat and the causes which led 
to the apparent collapse of such a reliable and popular champion 
yessel. Many a time during the match did the Puritan display the 
good stuff there is in her, but no sooner did her prospects brighten 
than afresh blunder sent cold water over many anxious friends 
watching her closely. She got away in fine shape under Atlantic’s 

uarter and speedily drove up under the latter's lee. Not relishing 
the position, Puritan had two roads from which to select. One was 
to ease away a bit to escape the blanketing from the Atlantic and 
then force her les, which she was quite able to do, as the relative 
pace of the two made plain at the time. The other was 
to try for Atlantic’s weather. Puritan chose the latter 
and more doubtful experiment. Im place of squeezing to 
the utmost and edging out gradually, she luffed far too 
smartly across Atlantic’s wake, stood further and then filled away 
again. Atthe rate the yachts were then logging, Puritan was left 
many lengths astern by the time she once more gathered full way. 

She then had nothing better than a Stern chase in yiew, and that 
is proverbially a long one, This was the very mistake made by 
Genesta last year in the outside race, and wlich enabled Puritan 
to score. by more than two minutes when it would otherwise have 
been only a matter of seconds between the pair. From Owl's Head 
to Lafayette, Puritan was abominably sailed with head sheets lit- 
ing, and she sprung her luff to such an extent_as to lose the wind 
under the lee of the Hamilton bluffs, while Atlantic and Priscilla, 
with big jibtopsails romped away as they liked further off shore. 
Half way down to the Spit, Puritan, ap eS ee at the tue 
course for Buoy No, 10, was piuched out so high that she had te be 
kept broad off for the mark, losing a great deal of water mean- 
while through sacrificing her footing. All hands aboard, accus- 
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their heads, for she never received justice the rest of the day” 
Various pointless maneuvers were essayed and as speedily 
dropped, any one of which was enough to account for the twenty 
seconds wanting at the finish. But to crown all, she hove about 
to starboard, plump for Priscilla’s broadside for the first 
tack off Sandy Hook, the iron sloop having right of 
way. Puritan being unable to look across her opponent's 
bow, had to be broughtinto the wind again with Bieeroee nigh 
gone, and await the passing of Priscilla before she could be paid 
Five minutes were sacrificed by this unac- 
countable blunder. Nothing buta state of desparation on board 
can explain such reckless tactics. Upon rounding the Lightship 
she was slow enough with her ballooners, though nothing like as 
demure as the Mayflower. Both Boston boats sailed in on the 
“wrong jibe. This error again was enough of itself to relegate Pur- 
itan into third place. Itis well-known that an easterly wind has 
more southings in it as you approach the Hook and _ that the star- 
board jibe is the proper one to try ifit isat all possible. So Puri- 
tan had to shift over spinnaker, as she found herself running by 
the lee when half way in, and in doing this no great hurry was 
manifested, though it was still an open question between herself 
and Atlantic. Everything went well till the Spit was again rounded. 
Then the balloon jib halliards parted and the clipper had to con- 
tent herself with jogging home under plain headsail. Fifteen 
minutes later she managed to show a small jibtopsail with which 
she struggled up to the finish against a strong ebb, only 20s. short 
of putting Atlantic in her right place. This is the story in short 
which accounts for the disappointment of her many faithful ad- 
herents who were looking for better things from last year’s cham- 
ion. The boat did herself proud, but the boat was ‘‘murdered” 
y her skipper and crew, ? 


Atlantic came to the line with her last trump to play. Bailast 
had been promiscuously hoye into her hold off and on to make her 
stand up and hold a better wind, until all reckoning as to what she 
had in her was lost. Failing to show any improvement, a turn the 
other way was inaugurated. She was drifting back to the begin- 
ning with no more hope of succeeding than in the earlier days 
when she was also in light trim. But her failures then havin, 
been forgotten with the lapse of time, the same old faith to whic 
the Bay Ridge amateur still clings was revamped to prophesy great 
things for this wonder of the ‘both wide and deep” school. Ballast 
was hoisted from below and hove ashore this time, the avowed 
object being to make the Atlantic lighter for a race in light winds. 
Strange, unaccountable as it may seem, with the victorious careers 
of Bedouin, Clara and other heavy displacement boats in light 
winds right before their eyes, there still exists a small school of 
irreconcilables whose creed is summed up in the oft. disproven 

allacy that light weight and speed must need go hand in hand 
without regard to form, In deference to this- ancient. kiln-dried 
dogma, tons of lead were hove over Atlantic’s side tillthe crew got 
tired hoisting it out, whereupon it was surmised her right trim 
had been struck. Just how much was passed ashore nobody knows. 
ask how much remains below the cabin floor is a matter for con- 
jecture. 

Atlantic came _to the line in all her ungainliness and lubberly 
adaptation of the cutter rig. Three things about her deserved 
notice. She had been slicked up smooth outside and shone in bur- 
nished potlead. If any difference could be detected in the smart- 
fitting sails of the big quartette, the Atlantic would be chosen as 
haying the smartest fit. This thanks to the splendid workman- 
ship of the famous Sawyer loft. In regard to rig andsparring, At- 


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lantic’s sponsors have yet much to learn, as a glance at the head- 
booms of the Galatea and the Boston clippers in comparison with 
Atlantic’s clumsy contrivances will show without more comment. 
Finally, Atlantic had the skipper of the day. Needless here to 
give Joe Elsworth a patent of indorsement. Up and down the 
coast “Joe” is known as the first among pilots and fore-and-aft 
skippers. Needless, too, to add that a good skipper is half the bat- 
tle won, and almost needless to remark that but for Joe at the 
wheel Atlantic has at no time a ghost of a show with Puritan, far 
less any chance against the superb beauty now famous as the May- 
flower. And this was clearly enough proven in last Saturday’s 
race, After driving across the start to windward of all her com- 
petitors, Atlantic, free from blanketing by others, had the choice 
of her own _ water. Magnificently she was handled from go to 
wind up. Not an error of judgment ever so trifling, not a flaw in 
the management of her sails can be charged against her in this 
race. What little luck there was going fell to her share. She got 
the best of the breeze out through the Narrows and once again be- 
low the Hospital Ship. This, with the bee line Skipper Joe pre- 
scribed from Lafayette down to the Spit, sent her flying ahead and 
enabled her to show a good quarter of a mile between herself and 
the iron sloop at the Spit elbow in the course. In her case it was 
not the boat but the crew. With Puritan it was the boat despite 
the crew. Now shift all handsover. Put Elsworth or his equal 
at Puritan’s wheel and the relative position of the two yachts 
would have been reversed at the first turn. 

No sooner had the Boston twins paid the penalty for bad sailing 
by along stern chase and overcome the gap created through their 
own negligence, than both had Atlantic an easily beaten victim. 
Mayflower did not throw away her chances and Puritan did. 
Mayflower turned up altogether too much for the Bay Ridge 
notion, and Puritan—well, Puritan’s case has already been fully 
considered. The lead of Atlantic down to the Spit may turn the 
heads of the superficial or sympathetic critic, but to the unpreju- 
diced spectator, Atlantic has no business in company with either 
of the Burgess emanations. The performance of Atlantic in the 
moderate roll over Sandy Hook Bar was anything but inspiring. 
She fell to leeward like a crab. She failed to point. She failed to 
foot. Every sea picked her up and deposited her sideways in the 
trough. Mayflower weathered on her and left her like a shot out 
of a gun, Puritan was rapidly coming up and soaking out on 
Atlantic when she took it into her head to ram. Priscilla, changed 
her mind and was left well astern for having lost her head. 
Atlantic pitched heavily in comparison with the other so-called 
sloops. But cutters pitch likewise. Galatea pitched almost as 
much as the Atlantic. But Galatea has the form to pitch without 
detriment to her speed and Atlantic with her bulging hips has 
not. Therein lies an important difference. | 


Down to the Spit it was noticeable that Atlantic heeled to a 
greater angle than Galatea in the same wind, and of course the 
Bay Ridge idea heeled much more than the other three contest- 
ants. When all the sloops had scuppers awash, the stately 
Galatea came along with several feet of lee side out of water. 
Atlantic was not improved by lightening her ballast in deference 
to the amateurs pulling the strings behind the scene. She has 
been held in reserve as a sort of terror of terrors in heavy weather 
with a hollow sea. Just what she is likely to doin a sea can be 
judged from her behavior last ROMANE hen she piled into the 
long and comfortable swell on Sandy Hook Bar, she lost her grip 
at once and appeared at her worst. Giyen a blow and steep jump, 
and Atlantic would suffer in footing by the reduction of her can- 


vas more than the other sloops of easier body, She would plunge 
and heel, and ib may even be questioned whether she could be 
counted on to stay without backing herself round. Besides, the 
sponsors of this craft have all along been singing a different tune. 
We have been told that Americans do not want to go to sea. That 
only “idiots” want to go to sea, That we have no business building 
boats for heavy weather. That “our waters” and “our winds” 
demand a light weather boat. How is this to be reconciled with 
the hollow pretense that Atlantic was intended to forfeit all claims 
in “our weather” in order to excel in the kind of weather we are 
never supposed to have, and ought to shirk when we do get it? 

The fourth of the big sisters now claims attention. Of the 
whole lot, Priscilla, bar cutter rig, is the only one which can claim 
pretty close resemblance to the genuine American sloop. She 
carries her ballast inside, and sails without any “newfangled no- 
tion” appropriated from the English racing cutter. It is with 
considerable reservation that we speak of this sloop. “Sympathy” 
had built up an artificial reputation for Mr. Canfield’s vessel, 
upon the strength of some cups landed by fluke pure and simple 
and_a liberal stretch of kind imagination, Hard facts are ruth- 
lessly knocking the card houses of fancy to the four winds, 
Priseilla’s evanescent fame has vanished. Priscilla is the slowest 
of the four. She always was. While pitted against Puritan her 
extra length sent her down hill smartly enough by comparison. 
Now that she has to deal with others of her own loadline, Priscilla 
is never in the hunt. Why should she be? Itis not right to expect 
it. She has her ballast inside and arig to correspond. With the 
center of her lead dropped 15 to 20in. and rig increased in propor- 
tion, who, in the light of modern experience, can say that her 
possibilities have been exhausted? The old school which drew a 
distinction between “inside” and “outside” ballast, because the 
first was “‘carried” and the latter “dragged” through the water 
is dead. Wven the general public has learned that the value and 
effect of ballast is governed by its quantity and depth, and that 
the mere structural attribute of iis being inside or outside the hull 
has nothing whatever to do with speed or performance. The man 
who still prates about the “drag” of outside ballast has no longer 
any standing in court. Inside ballastis outofdate. Priscilla being 
out of date in this respect, one of primary importance, cannot in 
equity be compared with yachts having their weight in the lowest 

Jace possible. Of course she fails to turn up with the rest, and 
fails also in doing herself justice in footing for want of rig enough 
to foot. Priscilla, with her present sail plan, is the stiffest of the 
four. She is too stiff for her own good in light to moderate weather. 
She is stiff enough when it blows. Lower her weight and clap on 
vig to correspond. Then it will be time enough to reach positive 
convictions concerning the form of her hull. Meanwhile, giving 
her owner credit for his enterprise and liberality in the efforts to 
improve and for his manliness in sailing so many losing races 
against a foregone conclusion, the repeated defeat of the Priscilla 
by all the outside ballast boats is rather a matter for congratula- 
tion. The day of fallacies has passed and Priscilla serves to en- 
force the new lessons in a way so conspicuous that she may be 
hailed as negative evidence in behalf of the new school. With her 
defeat before the public, all first-class yachts will henceforth have 
the bulk of their ballast incorporated with the boat’s body or keel, 
a measure of safety which ought to be welcomed with delight, in 
view of scores of people drowned every year out of old-fashioned 
traps. While no one can foretell the extent to which Priscilla can 
be bettered, the experiment suggested cannot fail to have bene- 
ficial effect if carried out by a person who understands his busi- 
ness, and the designer of the Priscilla is quite equal to the task. 
He is not responsible for the type Priscilla represents, but schemed 
her out to meet the order of other people, That she has been well 
planned and is a very fast boat of her kind requires no further 
assertion. 

The match was started on time, the committee, Vice-Com. 
Haight, Rear-Com. Barron, Mr. Smith and Mr, Krebs, aboard the 
tug Luther C. Ward,taking up position east of Buoy No. 18 off 
Bay Ridge. Course- through Narrows down to Spindle Buoy No. 
84, around Black Can No. 5 off the Hook, and around Sandy Hook 
Lightship, returning same way. Flynn’s Knoll and False Hook 
Shoals barred, and black buoys on West Bank to be left to the 
westward, red channel buoys to the eastward. Ten minutes were 
allowed to cross the startingline, Blanketing and luffing matches 
were to be avoided, as the test was to be one of speed and not of 
maneuvering for place. The wind had been lightall morning, but 
picked up to fair working strength as the hour of start approached. 
The usual number of yachts and adozen small excursion tugs 
were in attendance. Notable in this gathering were Galatea and 
the English-built schooner Miranda, purchased and sailed over 
recently by Mr. Hill, of the Varuna, N. Y. Y.C. Both came infor 
highly flattering indorsement, and whether fast or not, were gen- 
erally conceded to be the boldest and most ship-shape yachts in 
the harbor. Miranda gave an unintentional demonstration of her 
speed with boom over the quarter, for when running home under 
plain lower sail and small gafftopsail over the main, she held the 
long schooner Dauntless with spinnaker and all kites set to best 
advantage. Galatea boxed about all day under her short cruising 
rig, and estimates of her comparative speed are only wild guesses 
not worth serious attention, She never approached the racing 
yachts near enough, knowing the amenities of common courtesy 
too well to seek a brush with yessels engaged in racing. Miranda 
is certainly a model of exceeding beauty in everyrespect. Sheex- 
celsin appearance every schooner in American waters, not even 
excepting the new Sachem, of Providence, R. I., and that is saying 
a nor deal. ; ; 

‘he four semi-sloops got their canyas sweated up by degrees and 
big clubtopsails, more or less square-headed in style, over the 
gafts, with jibtopsails hoisted in stops. With foresails lowered 
they leisurely collected above the line, hauled their wind and 
came down to the start tolerably well bunched, Mayflower lagging 
afew lengths in the rear. Atlantic, or rather Joe Elsworth, had 
the weather berth, as might have been expected. Joe also led off 
the dance, which was equally as much to be expected. The flood 
was making, and Joe knows what “‘weather-bowing” the tide 
through the Narrows imports with the wind in the east. With 
balloon foresail sheeted inside the rigging, still one more innoya- 
tion “servilely copied” from J. Bull, and jibtopsail, Atlantic filled 
away for the line, crossing with a rush on the port tack and the 
committee close aboard. Puritan speedily followed, almost abreast 
and three length to leeward, this being one of the very few occa- 
sions upon which the plump white clipper failed to inaugurate the 
ball highest up of the lot, Third over was Priscilla, four lengths 
under Puritan’s lee, and going away with a rush under large jib- 
topsail, She was pinched for a moment or two, but then wisely 
kept away rap full to clear her wind from the other two. By so 
doing she burst Puritan’s lee and fetched into second place. May- 
flower kept a good luff over the line several lengths astern of all 


hands. The following details and times are applicable in this 
connection: 

PARTS OF THE VESSEL. Hees Puritan,| Priscilla|Atlantic.| Galatea. 

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Length over all............... 100 95 | 95.1 100 
Length on waterline (ft.)..... 85 81.1446 84 83 86 
BER UCE i ecslti ares ted sk Suerte: 28.616 22.7 22.4 23.2 15 
Depth of hold (ft. and in.)....| 8.10 tae 8.7 10.6 13.3 
Draft (ft. and im.)......-...... 9.6 8.5 7.9 9.3 13.6 
Area of mid. section (ft.)..... 82 82 8646 102 nae 
Mid. section from bow (ft.)...| .... -o8L. .60L. s660u; | ace 
Mast, deck to hounds......... 63 60 59 63 Phone. 
Topmast (ft.). 00... 28s. 46 it 48 47 Sta 
Bowsprit, outboard........... 38 38 39.5 38 Pre 
W510 (0) £1 in ewe RSTn rn 80 16 VW (6 Reais 
GUNN. oor sre Pao cb desis chs bettie ake 60 47 48 + 48 Sone 
Tons of inside ballast........ i 18 Base 32 seep 
Tons of outside ballast.......| 37 27 45 33 80 
Displacement, tons........... 110 105 112 108 wat 
Sail area by rule............,. pene 7370 7381 8012 ; 
Mayflower. Puritan. Priscilla. Ailantic. Galatea. 
Designer..E. Burgess. E. Burgess. A.C.Smith. J. Elsworth. J.B. Webb. 
Owner....C, J. Paine. J,M. Forbes, A.C.Canfield. A. ¥. C. Lt. W. Henn. 
The times of crossing: wo 

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Without serious attempt at running Atlantic’s lee, which could 
haye been successfully accomplished, Puritan tried for the weather 
gauge by a losing move. Lufiing sharp across Atlantic’s wake 
she lost her way, and when full again found herself left by a good 
many lengths in Joe Elsworth’s wake, no doubt just the move that 
wily yachting ‘‘sharp’? had foreseen from his hot-headed adyer- 
sary. Priscilla, keeping about her own business, unmindful of 
the rest, romped along meanwhile into a good second, but_without 
holding anything like Atlantic’s weather. All the leaders had 
gone away with balloon foresails, Mayflower strangely enough 
contenting herself with working staysail only. She found out 
her mistake off the old Murphy mansion and shifted for ballooner, 
wasting a good deal of precious time in so doing, and losing some 
water in consequence. She was then starved of her wind, and 
headsheets kept lifting in an exasperating way, the big beauty fail- 
ing to foot and dropping steadily into a poor fourth. Smart puffs 
off the Hamilton bluffs sent Atlantic ahead flying, and both Boston. 
boats suffered from springing their luffs too much and huggin 
the shore, After getting scuppers well soaked the wind lightene 
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[Aua. 26, 1886. 


the New Yorkers. Bostontcok analarming tumble, Approaching 
Lafayette, Puritan was first tolower jibtopsail fora close shave 
of the old brick fort,and again ran out of the best wind. The 
Flower was blundering again with her foresails, once more chang- 
ing to working sail with the usual delay. All this time Atlantic 
Was steered straight as an arrow and notia sheet was touched, and 
Priscilla was making good company for the Bay Ridge boat, 
though sagging t0 leeward under big jibtopsail, Beiora Lafayette 
was reached Puritan got her jibtopsail on afresh and then lifting 
headsheets until jibs failed to draw, as though heads had been 
Jost in the futile effort to look out as high as Atlantic was doing 
far ahead in another yein of wind. So wretchedly was Puritan 
tooled that casual spectators proclaimed her out of form and 
insisted that she did not move off in customary shape. Well 
clear of the Narrows Alflantic, lucky and grandly put through 
from the yery go, got a sniff of more breeze, which knocked her 
well over so that jibtopsail was lowered and smothered on the 
nose pole, a “monkey” jibtopsail with a long tack being sent u 
instead, ‘This shift was made in a jiffy in strong contrast wi 
the vacillation and leisurely tactics of the two Boston boats, 
The piloting and scamanship aboard Atlantic were simply 
superb, In passing Lafayette, Mayflower lowered jibtopsail and 
bothered no more with light sails, which seemed to relieve the 
skipper somewhat, as she was kept a better full from that time on. 
Aboard the Puritan everything was sacrificed to high pointing, 
at which she was eminently successiul without rhyme or reason, 
though it did not help her footing a bit. Abreast of the Hospital 
Islands the big ocean liner Ems, of the Breman mail, screwed by 
to windward of the Flower and Puritan, but considerately held 
the Hast Bankas much as she dared, sothat the twosloops suffered 
mainly from her swell and wash which proyoked them to a mild 
pitch and toss. The Ems was closely followed by a string of out- 
ward bound yessels which administered a similar dose. Their 
swellsin connection with others trom the tugs chopped up the 
course into a perturbed condition. To make matters worse, the 
Commodore’s Electra, in all her ungainliness, drove through the 
yachts’ lee without showing them the slightest consideration. 
Abreast of Hofiman'’s Island Puritan gota pull onforesheet and 
rousea the clew down till ‘“Madge-like,” it nearly chated the mast 
up and down, All four were now trailed out Indian file. Atlantic 
with a quarter mile lead, Priscilla, Puritan and Mayflower about 
the same distance apart, The leader got more breeze and bent 
to its force, sothat the spectators exclaimed: ‘‘Why she heels more 
than a cutter,” The truth of this was apparent enough, for Galatea 
was standing up to it like the proverbial steeple; at the same time 
a tiny Hnglish cutter about 20ft, long, with pole mast, coppered 
bottom and all the style of her big sisters, was here passed. The 
red ensign was flying from her peak. She is the smallest im- 
ported cutter in American waters,and rates about? tons. From 
Dix’s Island to the Illinois Ship, Priscilla pinched upinto Atlantic’s 
wake, and Puritan was squeezed without mercy till she had edged 
almost across channel, Mayflower taking her cue from her sister. 
What the object was in so starving these two vessels is difficult to 
divine, unless want of familiarity with the bearing of the Spit be 
plead in extenuation, To accomplish this questionable climb, 
Puritan got rid of her jibtopsail. Both New Yorkers, however, 
held to theirs, Atlantic all the time steering a bee line for tlhe 
destination, When Puritan at last spied the mark, helm was put 
up and she started on a romp and more than a rap full for the red 
spindle, sliding down, of course, into Atlantic’s wake, from which 
she should never have emerged. Priscilla did the same thing and 
Mayflower followed suit. So far it had been play for the AHantic, 
and if similar blundering could be counted on for the remainder of 
the day, Atlantic, or rather Joe Elsworth, looked like a sure win- 
ner of this first leg of the series. He got his charge round No. 10 
with a full quarter mile lead. Priscilla hauled up next, with Puri- 
oe banting her close and the Flower a bad fourth, Times at buoy 
o. 10: 


AAR ATTIC 5 inh as o~~cey 14 20 28 Pmeihes .. . ldeish- eee «e evesteie 11 33 05 
1576 (ord FAL ee err e Pe see ord 82:40 Mayflower... 0--2..2 11 35 10 


This makes the elapsed time from the starting: Atlantic 1.17.19, 
Priscilla 1.19.20, Puritan 1.20.15, Mayflower 1.20.44. It was a tight 

inch henceforth around the Spit and out to the Hook. All four 

eld to port tack inshore to escape the flood as much as possible. 
Atlantic fiung round to starboard at 11:59, Priscilla 1142, Puritan 
5s. later, and Mayflower at 1l:44. They all headed pretty well up 
inside along the Hook beach on starboard tack till sure of weath- 
ering on can No. 5 upon going round again on port tack, which 
would take them out to sea. Coming up the Hook inside there 
was some lively shifting to the spectacle, for it was no longer a 
rap as when coming down to the Spit, buta jam on the wind 
in a light head sea which found its way round the Hook from off 
the bar. Puritan quickly soaked up to the iron boat, and May- 
flower appenie’ asif endowed with fresh life. The way in which 
she shook herself together and stalked along with everything 
roused in two blocks was.a sight the like of wliich is seldom seen. 
Mayflower, the poor “failure,” bringing up the rear, upon whom 
much commiseration had been lavished; Mayflower, whose only 
Chance was with sheets well lifted; Mayflower, who could not turn 
to windward with such good company; this much crilicised May- 
flower took it into her head to choke off the critics once for all, 
right there and then. She closed up ina jiffy aud made a bid for 
Priscilla’s weather while the critics were still engrossed with At- 
Jantic’s “ereatlead.” Priscilla objected in a, fainthearted way. 
put Mayflower disposed of inside ballast without any ado, an 
then started to mete out a like infliction wpon the redoubtable 
Puritan, Without the least trouble, without apparent effort, she 
winded and footed on Puritan, and in a moment more was after 
the galliot stern of Atlantic ahead. She held a much better wind 
than Atlantic and closed the gap rapidly. . 

The sea had now been opened and a long swell poured in over the 
bar. This proved to Mayflower’s liking just as itwas poison to the 
Atlantic. ay Ridge saw its doomimpending. Skipper E)sworth 
through his superior skill, had staved off the fatal hour, but now 
that his skill was of no particular avail, the sloop in his charge 
was speedily stripped of her false laurels. Atlantic hove around 
on port tack and looked out to sea as high as she could. ‘This was 
at 12:07. Mayflower did the same thing under Atlaitic’s lee beam. 
She then launched ahead and soaked across Atlantic’s bow, as 
though the latter’s board were triced up. Stately, with steady 
swing, the queen of the American fleet was claiming her due. 
With long, measured rise and fall Burgess’s best _clipped the seas 
under plain head sail in a style that proclaimed her unapproach- 
able by aught native to our waters. In a few minutes she had 
spun outalead. This she constantly increased and maugre all 
bungling with her sails, few in home a winner by long odds, with 
Aflantic a badly beaten boat in the windward work out to the 
Lightship and on the run home with boom squared away. Puritan 
and Priscilla were playing outagame to themselves, and made 
pretty nice racing until they flung out to sea. It was there that 
Puritan put round with the iron ship so close that she had to be 
brought into the wind again to let Com. Canfield pass with the 
right of way. Priscilla’s tactics were not exactly in accord with 
the committee’s instructions, but the move of Puritan was soa 
sudden that she cannot be blamed for holding her course. After 
a blanketing and the loss of five minutes Boston tried the port tack 
again and was soon followed round by the Priscilla. The latter 
was disposed. of ere long, for Puritan came to the outer turn with 
a long lead over the representative of inside ballast. _ 

All hands stood down and off the beach, both New Yorkers hay- 
ing clung to their jibtopsails all through, Puritan resetting hers 
inside the Hook, but Mayflower continuing under plain headsail. 
Atlantic had also sbitted to working foresail for the beat out. 
After a long leg to the southward Mayflower came about on star- 
board tack at 12:37, but Atlantic failing to follow suit, the big 
white one again went round with the object of not “quitting a 
beaten boat,” the first display of good judgment aboard the Bos- 
ton boats this day. Af 12:55 she again came round to the eastward, 
being about able to weather the Lightship, Seven minutes later 
the Atlantic followed nearly a mile im her wake. A long board 
brought the leader up to the ship, but she overstood and came 
round for the mark on arush. No preparations of any sort had 
been made for the run home. No ballooner had been sent up the 
stayin stops. Aiter boom had been jibed over to starboard; it 
dawned upon some one that spinnaker might be a useful adjunct. 
Hands were. sent aloft to clear away and in no less than ten long 
jninutes the toppinglift lowered, the sail ran ont and the stops 
broke. Still later the balloon jibtopsail was got on the vessel. 
Atlantic just hit the Lightship toa nicety, rounded, left main 
boom to port and smartly got out spiunaker to starboard. Puri- 
tan got round a good third, but picked out the wrong jibe. Pris- 
villa closed up the rear and wisely followed Hlsworth’s selection 
forthe run in. Times around the Lightship: 


Mayflower ........ Arte tee 136 25 Puritan... ... A REESAD OD 1 46 05 
“Ationtic alg ree fh. Ree, 1 44 40 Prisepla... 2..5.2-:- sea 150 11 


The run home was devoid of critical situations, except as noted 
above in the case of Puritan, who lost second berth through sheer 
indifference. Mayflower and Puritan split s pinnakers near the 
foot. The latter fook an Irish reef im the sail and resetit. May- 
flower and Puritan had to jibe over half way into the Hook, after 
which Mayflower came home on a leisurely jog without any spin- 
naker at all, From the Ship into the Hook the speed is shown by 
Maytlower, 1.30.58; Atlantic, 1.31.45; Puritan, 
1.33.20, and Priscilla, 1.34.19. At the Spit all hands jibed over to 
port and came up for the finish under balloon jibtopsails, iritan. 
excepted, as already noted. Amida din of whistling and firing of 


the following figures; 


guns Mayflower was. hailed as the winner of the day. Summary 
as under: 5 


Start. Finish. Elapsed, Corrected. 
Mayflower. , eS 10 14 26 3°51 10 3) 3B Ad 5 86 44 
Atlantic a ee et A 10 12 07 4 00 42 5 48 35 5 47 35 
Puritan .....0...0. ,-.10 12 50 4 03 1i 5 50 21 5 47 55 
iPriscilan ea. per eee 1320 4 09 45 5 46 25 5 55 13 


In the beat ont from Buoy Ne. 10to the Lightship, about 10 miles 
Mayflower beat Puritan Im, 45s., Atlantic 13m. Bis and Priscilla 
On the home stretch with booms off, distance 20 miles, Mayflower 
beat Atlantie 1m, 17s., Puritan 2m, Zs. and Priscilla 4m. 49s. 
Over the whole course Mayflower beats Atlantic 10m. 51s., Puri- 
tan Jim. lis, and Priscilla 18m. 29s. 
gS HOMER allowed Atlantic Im. 4s., Priscilla Im. 32s. and Puritan 
SECOND MATCH, MONDAY, AUG. 22, 


_ Although a failure so far as finishing within the seven hour limit 
goes, the second trial of the four big Americans was full of interest 
and by no means devoid of decisive results. To those who thought 
the preyious trial a thorough test, there was fresh surprise in store. 
But, after studying the record in Forest AND STREAM, DO one 
will wonder how Puritan once more worked into her accustomed 
place at the head of the procession, This day the Boston hoats 
were sailed with something like skill and quick wits. The out- 
come substantiates previous observation, that in light and paltry 
winds Puritan still has the call of the crowd in forcing out to wind- 
ward enough to make up for Mayflower’s extra Jength in footing 
and also that Priscilla is destined to close the procession upon 
every occasion, no matter what the state of sane and water may 
be. It was another triumph for outside ballast-and another failure 
for pig stowed in the hold and correspondingly reduced rig, At- 
lantic was early laid aside as she lost her topmast on the first leg 
down shore, 54m. after the start. Quite enough was_ seen 
during this time to measure Atlantic's capacity to windward 
in light weather. Though better than Priscilla she was again 
nowhere alongside the tivo Boston yessels. After an excellent 
stuart high up on the line, she began at once settling 
away to leeward and kept up her footing only by resorting to bal- 
loon jibtopsail, the one yacht adopting such tactics. Haying in 
vain tried to point with Puritan and Mayflower, and finding them 
both overhauling her as certain as death, Skipper Joe in desperate 
straight, lowered working jiband small jibtopsail, hoisting a huge 
ballooner. This in itself was a confession that Atlantic was sail 
ing a losing race and was obliged to look to footing as the only ex- 
pedient by which to make up for lack in close windedness. From 
the instant this change in her sail plan was made it was palpable 
enough that Bay Ridge would be out of the hunt entirely long be- 
fore the turning mark hove insight. Just at the time when facts 
were going to support this statement in the first fling off shore, 
which would have obliged Atlantic to cross well in Puritan’s wake 
and barely clear Mayflower with her later start, the topmasi of 
Atlantic went over the side with a crash, the backstay bolt break- 
ing and tumbling all her top hamper to leeward in a foul mess. 
Racing after this misfortune was out of the question, though in 
view of the developments up to that moment, the accident was 
rather a piece of good fortune, for it saved to some extent the 
sloop’s reputation, relegating the final verdict against her to a 
later day. 

Priscilla dropped out so soon after the start and a terrible 
blanketing from Atlantic that she scaree came in for comment, 
A long board out to sea for luck was rather successful tater on, 
and she oncé more appeared in tolerably close company with Bos- 
ton, but never as a potent factor in the race. Puritan simply out- 
luffed the crowd, and Mayflower outfooted all hands, though with 
the falling away of the wind toward the close Puritan kept her 
white sister well in hand. Last year’s champion certainly carried 
off the honors of the day as far as the race went, though no one 
can say whether Mayflower would not have launched over the 
finish as No. | had there been breeze enough to include the down- 
wind spin. As between the two Boston flyers, the selection must 
always remain much a matter of individual preference. We 
should say that in light and very strong winds and in short work, 
Puritan is a trifle the more reliable to windward, and Mayflower 
ae a good topsail breeze and always when running with sheets well 

ifted. 

The racers were towed out to sea in the forenoon and awaited 
the coming of a breeze in the vicinity of the Scotland Lightship. 
This struck in from the southeast in a faint-hearted way toward 
meridian, whereupon the yachts were successfully started. The 
line for taking their times was drawn between the Commodore's 
8. S. Blectra, haying the committee on board, and the Scotland 
Lightship. Several steam yachts and three or four excursion 
steamboats formed the accompanying fleet, and all of them kept 
astern and to leeward of the racers. Afier beating about, the 
racers jibed and stood above the line, where they hauled their 
wind in close company and came for the line, hitting off the 
whistle to “go quite nicely, excepting Mayflower, eight lengths 
astern. Priscilla had to flow head sheets to avoid erossing too 
soon, and Atlantic skilfully cut her out passing the committee, at 
once planting herself on Priscilla’s weather. Puritan plead the 
same maneuver upon Atlantic, but outlooking the other two to 
such a degree that she did not interfere seriously with their wind, 
The two New Yorkers, knowing the need of footing against vessels 
with which they could not point, had balloon staysails sheeted in- 
side the rigeing Boston properly preferring working staysail for 
the jam. The New Yorkers, furthermore, sported big jibtopsails 
against Boston’s “monkey” or “baby” sails of like name, — 

‘As the breeze blew the first leg took them down and in to the 
Jersey beach on the port tack. Priscilla, seeking to get from 
under Atlantic’s cover, launched ahead a rap full, but Atlantic 
fell down on top of the iron boat, the latterjsuifering severe punish- 
ment, eventually being dropped in Bay Ridge’s wake. Priseilla 
showed lack of footing, and after being sadly outsailed by the rest, 
was first to fling out to sea in search of luck at 12:40. The others 
held to port tack. Puritan edged up high on Atlantic’s weather 
and footed up abreast at the sime time. Mayflower was accom- 
plishing the same thing further astern in a lesser way. Atlantic 
then tried balloon jibtopsail and stowed jib on the bowsprit. As 
they got well in to the Seabright beach she made preparations at 
12:50 to eave round on starboard tack off shore. Had she come 
about she would have passed under Puritan’s stern and weathered 
Mayflower by much less than the difference across the starting 
line. It was then tliat Atlantic’s topmast carried away some 
seven feet above the cap. She was luffed and the wreck cleared 
as rapidly as possible, but with the disaster her chances were at 
an end and she dropped out of the contest. i 

The issue henceforth lay between Boston of 85 and Boston of ’86, 
Puritan with a quarter of a mile iead, flung off shore at 12:58, 
Mayflower following suit 5m. later. Puritan, with a yiew to 
keep close company went inshore immediately. weathering the 
Flower by a scant quarter mile. Mayilower stood off shore half a 
mile and when well to windward of Puritan’s wake hoye round to 
southward and westward again, gaining water on Puritan slowly 
but steadily, for the wind had freshened up into nice sailing 
strength. Both were sailed to a nicety and in strong contrast with 
the methods of the previous trial. This leg down beach was held for 
halfan hour, Priscillaalso coming down on port tack from her first 
long board seaward, She had found more wind and closed on the 
leaders. At 1:34 Puritan turned off shore, this time weathering 
Mayflower by a scant eighth mile, and quickly coming about again 
on port tack to avoid parting with her opponent. Thereupon the 
Flower at once put helm hard down and walked out to sea on 
starboard tack into Puritan’s wake, when she was again put about, 
having on this board crossed Priscilla’s nose only by eicht lengths. 
‘All three were now once more looking down the each on port tack 
for Ocean Groye. Puritan had already shifted for a small patch of 
a jibtopsail and Mayflower, mindful of her sticcess on Saturday, 
stuck to working headsail only, weathering and eyen footing on 
Priscilla in spite of the latler swinging a big jibtepsail. 

At 228 the three were headed out to sea for a long board so as’ to 
sight the turning mark, which had been sent 20 miles dead to wind- 
ward onatug. Itconsisted of a float with perch and ved flag. 
Puritan was found to have sprung her luff down the beach with so 
‘much success that she weathered on Mayflower by a full half mile, 
The wind, however, had again fallen very light, and that accounts 
for the performance, which must go for something in substantia- 
tion of our judement of the boats given above. Going out fo sea 
Mayflower had a little the best of the footing, Puritan held much 
the highest gauge and Priscilla was settling away steadily. The 
wind dropped away and sails slatted as the yachts rolled in the 
swell. Itwas evident no race could be made with the turn still 
five miles dead a-weather, so the mark was picked up at 4:43 in 
answer to.a gun from the committee, and the mateh declared “no 
race,” to be resailed over a shorter course on Wednesday. The 
fi ars were towed home to their berths, where they dropped anchor 
at 10 P, M. 


The third race yesterday was to have been fifteen miles to wind- 
ward and retin, In the mornin the wind was reported SES 
18imilesan hour. At the time of going to press (1 F-. M.) we ha 
received no news of the yachts, 

EE ——E—— 


SarisrAcrion every time or no pay with Lake’s steerer. Soe 


second page.—Adv, 


A CHANCE FOR THE ATLANTIC. 


IEKUT, HENN, of the Hnglish cutter Galatea, has addressed the 
following challenge to all American “sloops” through the 
Commodore of the New York ¥.C. As the Atlantic is, by the 
statements of her sponsors, specially designed for open water work 
and all that a yoyage at sea implies, she cannot plead lack of op- 
ortunity to demonstrate her powers in the premises, It has also 
been universally insisted that the modern English racing cutter is 
incapable of Keeping the sea and only comes up occasionally to 
breathe. Manifestly, according to the silly views which haye been 
so strenuously maintained on this side of the ocean, a match 
around Bermuda in_tumbling waters ought to be the veriest pic- 
nic for our sloops. But will they dare to show up in fact as they 
so often doin printer’s ink? 

Orr Bay Rrpes, Aug. 21.—To the Commadore of the New York ¥, 
C.; My Dear Sir—Inasmuch as an English yacht, challenging for 
the America’s Cup, has to cross the Atlantic, and therefore must 
be a seagoing vessel, I, for this reason, consider it would be advis- 
able to test the seagomg qualities of the American ind English 
type of yachts over an ocean poing course. Hencel now challenge 
any single-masted American yacht to race the Galatea from Sandy 
Hook to and around the Island of Bermuda and back to the start- 
ing point, the race to take place ten days after the contest for the 
America’s Cup has been concluded; the prize to be a cup of a value 
exceeding $l and not exceeding $500, the management of the race 
to be vested in the hands of the New York Y.C.; the difference of 
tonnage for time allowance to be based upon the tonnage rule of 
the United States. Trusting that you may be able to bring about 
acontest, lam, my dear sir, yours faithfully, Wio.LTAM HENN, 

On BOARD FLAGSHIP ELncrrRA—Off Bay Ridge, Aug. 21.—To 
Lieut. Henn, R. N,—Dear Sir; lamin receipt of your communica- 
tion of this date and shall take pleasure in presenting if to the 
club for consideration at the éarliest possible moment. I have the 
honor, meanwhile, to remain with great respect, HLBRIDEE T. 
GERRY, Commodore, 


LARCHMONT REGATTA FOR OYSTER BOATS. 


HE race instituted by the Larchmont Y. C. for oyster boats 
was successfully sailed last Saturday in a fine southeasterly 
breeze. Thirty-eight boats were sent away without fouling dur- 
ing the first of the flood. Oourse, around Hxeuution Light, Matin- 
nicock buoy and a stakeboat off Captain’s Island, finishing be- 
tween Execution Light and Sands’s Point buoy, . 

Lizzie D. Bell showed the way to Matinnicock buoy, where Grace 
Mackey went to the fore and held the lead over the rest of the 
course. Haymond &., Florence May and Hentietta Scott fouled 
at the turn, otherwise the excellent handling by the expert skip- 
pers averted all accidents. The finish was as under: 

GARIN SLOOPS, 


Start. Finish, Elapsed, Corrected, 

Katie and Ella..,...... 10 05 10 3 45 bf 38.45 45 3 40 45 
Stanley Howard....... 12 04 02 3 40 43 3 386 41 3.33 af 
Watson... .ccisescvees 2 05 12 8 42 53 287 41 3 20 33 
Grace Mackey........- 12, 02 42 3 40 14 3.87 32 3.28 47 
Je ME SGV ee 12 02 54 3 1 50 3 45 56 3 39 38 
Lizzie D. Bell.....,--..12 O01 47 3 45 Hd 8 44 07 3 31 a7 
SLC eee mee 12 02 US 2 47 48 3 45 45 3°31 U1 
Raymond R.........++ 12 03 38 419 47 4 16 09 3 48 01 
Tigtigsivels 2a aes 12 03 48 407 15 4 04 15 3 44 58 
Annie K..,.... ..12 02 58 Did not, finish. 
Mattie Wines.. 12 038 12 417 49 4 14 37 3 55 62 
Lucy Neal 12 02 40 Did not finish. _ 

Puritan ..... 12 0a 59 4 02 48 3 55 49 3 39 26 
Lucy D, Bird.. 12 OF 87 4 20 05 A 2B R 4 02 82 
Jennie Baker......,...12 05 00 4 7 40 4 02 40 3 40 47 

OPEN SLOOPS. 

Henrietta Seott,...-.. 12 02 34 4 09 16 4 06 42 4 06 42 
Bypilsi.p..0e. nous ast eeee 12 02 33 3 51 57 8 49 ht 3 45 41 
PTAC, os dated ee a et 12 03 38 4 06 39 4 03 01 3 58 O1 
Florence May ....... wl2 03 31 4 12 04 4 08 35 4 02 18 
QOarrie Mies... s-t 12 U6 44 425 45 419 01 411 37 
Jennie A. Willis....... 12 62 OL 4 03 U3 4 01 02 3.51 48 

Rian OY ys Wie heOereee es 12 02 13 4 20 51 4 18 38 4 (8 O00 
AAMeB PS ask se 12 04 38 4 138 40 409 07 3 58 28 
APGIPACON. - .-\ jas tale 12 03 14 4 29 09 4-25 55 415 05 
Cninlewe-.-, pense 12 02 19 4 13 44 411 45 400 10 
GarrigiBe. 045.) eae eee 12 02 32 4 29 OF 4 26 35 4 12 37 
Wilion alti, cee ere 12. 03.23 Did not finish. 
Sete! Ue eee 12 02 17 4 00 06 ff 3 he 4h 

CATBOATS, 

Barthenia......-.. ve oh OF 25 4 40 06 435 41 435 41 
Goldanig et 12.03 22 4 23 82 4 20 10 4 (6 32 
Res see eating poe 12 04 58 4°337 ¢2334 41299 
Wan TE IM «2234 eb wceeres 12 02 10 Did not finish. 
Mamiie.......-.-.+,-....12 04 47 4.30 29 4 2b 32 4 1 05 


Protests against Mamie and Coldenia, on the ground that they 
were not working boats, were entertained. TVirst prize was 
awarded to the Grace Mackey, Watson second, Stella third and 
Lizzie D. Bell fourth. In open sloop class, Sybil took first money, 
Jennie A. Willis second, Sneak third and Gracte fourth. In cat- 
boat class, Mamie first, Joke second and Coldenia third, subject to 
the protests made, 


BEVERLY Y. G., AUG. 21.—Third championship and 11sth re- 
gatta was sailed last Friday off Nahant. Wind fresh from 5. 1. 
and choppy sea, Courses, ten miles for the first class and seyen 
for the rest. Cricket putin an mppedTsicg too late for the start, 
and the famous little cutter Witch had a sailover, the fresh breeze 
scaring away other entries. Bessie and Atlanta tie for the pen- 
nant, each having scored one leg in the series. Judges, P. 8. 
Sears and Geo. B. Tauhes: aboard the schooner Foam: 

FIRST CLASS SLOOPS. 


e ee oS ea 
BeEsie, Gee UTIs. n. ujaoteee elect ca OT De ae 
Sprite, Dr. C. P. Wilson vo oO 2 35 45 2 22 3 
SECOND GLASS SLOOPS. 
Witch, B. B. Growninshield.......--- 22.06 214 15 2 03:41 
SECOND CLASS pee ease ee Cee 
Tloiden, Com. Dexter..-,---..-- Teese 21315 2 OF 
Spider, Walter Abbott........- 1.20.00 2 26 00 2 13 13 
Corsair, H. 8. Blake.....2 2... - 1-20.08 Drawn. 
Rita, H. Ricghardson....... ...-1-..--20.06 Fens ee Pe 
PP it sek CLASS ae 2 80.80 48 47 
Dolphin, Royal Robbins......-.....-- ty 2 
Psyahe, ich M. Seite te net tenet aes 19.04 2 23 30 2 20 01 
Bluebell, W. Lioyd Jeffries, ...,..-... 18.07 2 49 45 3 BY 


THE SCHOOLBOYS ARE EVIDENTLY LEARNING.—There 
was a little flutter at the New York Yacht Club house yesterday. 
caused by the receipt of the challenge from Lieut. Henn. “Sai 
round Bermuda! Whew!” exelaimed an old yachtsman, “Why, a 
race across the Atlantic would be mill pond sailing to doupling 
Bermuda at the time Lieut. Henn proposes. [tis yery nett as 
though—any singlemasted American pacht. Of course Lieut. 
Henn in his defi aims al any one of the four big sloops, and the 
Priscilla is the only one of them that could possibly live through 
such arace. And what kind of a chance would she ‘have to outsail 
such a craft as the Galatea in troubled waters off shore? The 
owner of the Galatea would test the seagoing qualities of the 
American and the English type of yachts. As for my part, Tam 
willing to concede, what every schoolhoy knows, that in the feature 
of ‘seagoing qualities,’ the Huglish type of racing yaclit is superior 
to the modern American single-masted racing craft, a bastard 
type of vessel, Lieut. Henn isa thorough seaman and prince of 
jolly good fellows, but in view of their peculiar construction, 
there seems to be a spice of cruelty in his inviting any Ameri can 
single-masted yacht to take soundings in the Gulf Stream.”— 
Herald, Aug. 25. 

COOPER'S POINT.—The Corinthian Y,. C., Cooper's Point, 
regatta came off on 17th imst., four classes, 12 entries. Mumes, 
first class, won a club flag; Wilkins, second class, won champion 
flag; Anderson, third class, won club pennant; Lizzie 5., fourth 
class, won a purse. Wind northwest and fresh, distance sailed, 
18 miles, in lh. 53m. 30s., the best, time In 4 repeat race over the 
course, The club may be said to bea minning school, and the boys 
know the rules of the road. Another race will take place over the 
regular club course Aue 31. (The boats turned the home stake in 
the order named.)—R. G. W. 


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The “Mayer” Minnow Casting and Trolling Rod. 


This rod is made from specifications furnished by Professor Alfred M, Mayer, who with this rod and an Imbrie Black Bass Reel 
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Vil. Caprice—Sail Plan. XXIII. The Boston Sloop Nyssa. XXXIX, The Petrel—-Sail Plan. LIV, The Cutter Surf—Sail Plan. 
VII1. Keel Catboat Dodge. XXIV. Keel Sloop Columbine. XL. The Cutter Merlin, LV. The Cutter Surf—Midship Section 
IX. Catboat Dodge—Sail Plan. XXV. Columbine—Sail Plan. XLI. The Merlin—Sail Plan. LVI. The Cutter Surf—Cabin Plans. 
X. Open Boat Cruiser. XXXVI. The Keel Sloop Alice. XLII. The Cutter Rajah. LVII. The Cutter Spankadillo, 
XI. The Cruiser—Sail Plan. XXVII. The Gannet. XLIII. The Cutter Yolande. LVIIL. The Cutter Madge. 
XII. Open Boat Trident. XXVIII. A Compromise Sloop. XLIV. Yolande—Cabin and Deck Plans. LIX. The Madge—Ironwork. 
XIII. A Skipjack. XXIX. The Itchen Cutter Daisy. XLV. A Single-Hand Yawl. LX. The Schooner Gaetina, 
XIV. The Centerboard Sloop Gieam. XXX. Daisy—Sail Plan. XLVI. Single-Hand Yawl—Cabin and — LXI. The Nonpareil Sharpie. 
XV. Gleam—Sail Plan. XXXII. The Cutter Vayu. Deck Plans. LXII, The Cynthia, 
XVI. The Centerboard Sloop Midge. XXXII. The Cruising Yaw! Windward. XLVIL. S. H. Yawl—Rig and Construction. LXI. The Cruising Sneakbox. 


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Angling Talks, Dawson.;....---...-0see+-+-s: 60 
Angling, A Book on, Wrancis...... ..-5...0.--+ 4 RO 
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Fish and Fishing, Manly.....--..:..-.-.- «: > DD 
Fishing, Bottom or Float............. aan 50 
Fishing in American Waters, Scott, illus... 2 50 
Fishing With the Fly, Orvis-Cheney Collect. 2 50 
Fly Fishing in Maine Lakes........-......-... 1 25 
Fly Rods and Wly Tackle, Wells........-.... 2 50 
Prank Forester’s Fish and Fishing... ...... 2 50 
Frank Forester’s Fishing With Hook and 

Maiti et eee Lies hc Nae ee tae en ee hae 25 
Hysshe and Wysshyne.........06...5e-- eer ee 1 00 
Fresh and Salt Water Aquarium............ 50 
Modern Practical Angler, a Guide to Fly 

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Practical Trout Culture.,...... Metre nett 1 00 
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Rod and Line in Colorado Waters,......-... 100 
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Corinthian Yachtsman,...........¢s066. eee. 1 50 
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Prazar’s Practical Boat Sailing..-........... 00 
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Yacht Architecture, Dixon Kemp.........., 16 80 
Yacht and Boat Sailing, Kemp............... 10 00 
Yachts, Small, C. P. Kunhardt,.............. 7 00 
Yachtsman's Guide, Patterson............... 3 00 
Yachtsman’s Manual and Handy Book, by 
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Complete American Trapper, Gibson........ 1 00 
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Fishery Inspector, Port Hope, Ont,, Canada. 
augl9,tt 


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LIVE QUAIL FOR SALE 


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WARD, 174 Chambers street, New York. 

YOR SALE. — MAYNARD CREEDMOOR 
k rifle; also .40-60 barrel and appendages, all 
without fault or blemish. Price for either barrel 


or complete outfit, one-half cost, HE. A. LEO- 
POLD, Norristown, Pa. 1t 
Leeann ee en aaa 


OR SALE.—LIVE GOLDEN AND SILVER 
pheasants. CHAS. I. GOODALE, Taxider- 
mist, 93 Sudbury street, Boston, Mass. lt 


Iu the Stud. 
St. Barnards and English Mastiffs 


MERCHANT PRINCE 


AND 


ILFORD CAUTION 
IN THE STUD. 


A few very fine pups by both dogs on sale. Send 
for catalogue. Photos of either, 25 cents. 
Fine pair breeding mastiffs for sale, Turk 
A.K.R. 2222), Druidess (A.K.R. 2221). 
KH. H. MOORE, 
Melrose. Mass. 


The “Boss” in Stud. 


Services limited to ten approved bitches, at $50 
each. A. K. R. 2218. His ancestors all champion 
and show dogs. As a stud dog he cannot be ex- 
celled, his get being very large and finely marked. 

Boss’ Record.—Vhe. at New York in 1885, as a 
pappy- In 1886, 2d prize N. B. K. Club at Boston. 

e also took 2d prize in open class and special prize 
as the best American bred masizff ab the Westmin- 
ster K. C., New York, 1886. 

Boss is a large dog, weighing upward of 180 Ibs.; 
is good in skull, with grand body, legs, feet and 
bone,—Am. Field, April 8, 1886. 

J. L. WINCHELL, Fair Haven, Vt. 


Fer Na 


Champion Irish Setter GLENCHO, 


KING OF TRISH SIRES. 


Sire of more prize winners than any dog of any 
breed ever born in America. Stud fee, #25. The 
best of all, he is a first-class field dog and gets 
field dogs. Will have some Glencho puppies for 
sale this fall from handsome, first-class field 
bitches. W. H. PIERCE, Peekskill, N. Y. 

aug26,8t 


Sus Honahtuw 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Liewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T. Club at Grand Junec- 
tion, beating such noted eees as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


CHAMPION LAVERACK SETTER 


ROCKINGHAM, 


The acknowledged best English setter in America, 
and a grand field dog. Will be allowed to serve a 
limited number of approved bitches. Wee $50. 
FRANK WINDHOLZ, 
525 Sixth avenue, New York. 


FOREST CITY KENNELS. 
St. Bernards and English Pugs. 


IN THE STUD. 
Champion rough-coated St. Bernard Ozesar 
(A, KR. 22); fee $25. English pug Sam; fee $10. 
Pups for sale. Address with stamp, Portland, Me. 


MEMNON, 


Champion Greyhound of England and- America, in 


he stud. Puppies for sale. 
RRA COTE KENNELS, Box 345, Toronto, Oan, 


SMALL IMPORTED PRIZE PUG DOG 


Silwer Shoe. 

Particulars, pedigree and references to FRANK 

QUINBY, iy B. Box 555, N, Y. City. an 55 $10, 
3 


Iu the Sint, 


IN STUD. 


DEERHOUNDS. 


Champion Chieftain, Fee $50. 
Champion Bran, << Bs 


FOX-TERRIERS, 


Fee $15. 
15; 


Belgrave Primrose, 
Mixture 


BULLDOGS, 


Ch. Robinson Crusoe, Fee $25. 
Champion Tippoo, - xs 25. 
Champion Romulus, — 20. 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


Memphis and Avent Kennel, 


IN THE STUD. 


The four field trial and bench show winners that 
annot be equalled in America. 
Champion PAUL GLADSTONE, fee $50. 
Champion RODERIGO, fee $75. 
REBEL WIND’EM, winner English Derby, 
blood brother of Count Noble, fee $50. 
CANADA PREG, bred by Dr. N. Rowe, National 
Derby winner, fee $50. 
Broken dogs for sale. 
Address J. M. AVENT, Hickory Valley, Tenn., or 
MEMPHIS & AVENT KENNEL, Memphis, Tenn. 


IN THE STUD. 


Pups for sale. For picture and pedigree, address 
VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, 


jy15,3mos General Wayne, Delaware Co Pa. 
Ghee Hennel, 
BEAGLES! POINTERS! 
Fine litter beagle pups, by Thane (A.K,R. 2923) 
ex Myrtle B. (A.K.R. 2021). Handsome pointer 
bitch Grace (A,K.R. ), trained; in whelp to 
Fawcett’s Duke. Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


LACK COCKER SPANIEL PUPS, BY 

champion Black Silk ex Pauline Markham, 

for sale. Address CHAS. H. BAKER, 97 Summer 
street, Boston, Mass. augl2,3t 


OR SALE CHEAP—A SETTER, BROKEN. 

Also fine Liewellin puppies and covkers. 
OAKDALE KENNEL, Westbrook, Conn. ee 
augl2,3t 


Mass. 


ERY FINELY BRED ROUGH-COATED ST. 
Bernard puppies, by Sultan out of oak 
(A.JK.R. 2009); champion strains. Address P. O 
Box 1,139, New York City. augl9,3t 
oe 


US BONDHU—DASH II—FOR SALE— 
White, orange and ticked English setter 
bitch pup, by Gus ondhu ex Nellie Dale I, (Dash 
UL —Nelite Dale), whelped June 2, 1886, Price 
reasonable. W. A. FAXON, Braintree, Mass. 
augl9,2t 


price and particulars of setters, address, 
stamp, T. B. RACY, Manager, ‘ 
nels, Galt, Ont. augl9,3t 


D° YOU WANT TO PURCHASE A LLEWEL- 
lyn setter pup of the very best breeding. 

Sire and dam thoroughly trained, that is sure to 

make a first-class dog; if so write for full pedi- 
ree and low price to CHAS. YORK, 9 and i 
ranite Block, Bangor, Me. 


breeding. 
THOS. 


LACK COCKER SPANIEL PUPS, BY HOR- 


dress GEO. W. 5C 


Nee ee eee ee era aE SSE aD eT EER 

HOICE RED IRISH SETTERS FOR SALE. 
C Two dogs and one hitch pup, by Bruce (A.K.R. 
5D outof Leigh Doane I. (A-K.R. 2080). Apply 


WM. H. CHILD, 618 Commerce st., IF pein etary 
Pa, aug26,3t 


I 


-— 


[Aua, 26, 1886, 


Ghee Henne, 
ST. BERNARD 


Puppies by W. W. TUCKER’S APOLLO 
ex LAONE 


Apollo has beaten all dogs in his 
class in Swilverland and America, including 
champion Don II, and Verone for specials. 
Puppies will be sold cheap if taken when 6 or 7 
wks, old. Address with stam 
GEO W. SCHENK 
aug26,2b Burlington, Iowa. 


OR SALE.—SETTER PUPPIES, WHELPED 
Aug, 11, by Premier (Dashing Monarch— 
Armida), winner 2d prize, Boston, 1836, out of 
Bessie Cat 3276), Ethan Allen stock. Address 
JOHN HB, FULLER, Box 130, Hssex, Mass. Tt 


Choice Ked Setter Pups; 


Dark red; 4 mos. old; healthy and very hand- 
some; ready for Laney sire and dam superb in 
ions ey poe in ae er Puan sence champions 

encho, Berkley an imrod; eat grandsir 
Old Elcho. Prices reasonable. — ee : 

1t J., 938 Prospect aye., N. Y-. Git 


FOR SALE. 


Brace of thoroughbred blood red Irish setters, 
dog and bitch, no relation, aged 344 and 2h¢ yrs. 
respectively, imported by present owner last fall; 
both shot over last season and splendid workers. 
For price, pedigree (which is the best, both being 
by prize winners), ete., etc., apply to 

: : . H. MOORE, 
aug26,2t Liberty Mills P. 0., 


OX-TERRIERS.—I HAVE FOR SALE PUP- 
pies, sire Mixture (A.K.R. 2697), dam Fl 

ae 3182); a fine litter, Address H. J. TOBEY, 
. O. Box 364, Hudson, N. Y. aug26,2t 


Orange Co., Va. 


Choice Irish Setter Puppies. 


For sale low, part of a litter of fine Irish setter 
puppies of the choicest breeding, whelped Aug. 
6, 1886.. Sire, champion Brush (Elcho ex Rose), a 
fine field dog; dam, young Lill (Glencho ex Biddy), 
own sister to champion Molly Bawn. Lillis fast 
and staunch on game, Address W. H. PIERCE, 
Peekskill, N. Y. aug25,2t 


NGLISH BEAGLE PUPPIES FROM THE 
best stock in the country; Rood hunting stock, 
HAVEN DOE, Salmon Falls, N. H. 1t 


HAMPION COUNT—LITTLE NELL.—TWO 
grand pups from the aboye named celebrated 
bull-terriers; one dog, one bitch; pure white. Will 
be sold low. T. R. VARICK, Manchester, ee 


NOR SALE.—-THOROUGHBRED BEAGLE 
hound pu s, 8 to 10 mos. old, Send ep 
for reply. G@ ORGE LAIOK, Tarrytown, one a] 
aug26, 


KIDDLEWINK. 


Cocker spaniel puppies for sale at a bargain, out 
of Mignon (1002) and Gretchen (996) ex Kiddlewink 
(eer ‘Address MIGNON KENNELS, Cortland, 

mae ee aug26,2t 


en 


ANTED TO BUY A SETTER OR POINTER, 
good on partridges; must be cheap, 
MICHAELIS, 82 East Fourth st., N. Y- 


OR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR B.L, GUN 
or gold watch, my red Irish setter Glen; the 
Would make a valuable stock 


bluest of blood. I A 
dog for any kennel. Printed pedigree. HER- 
BERT FLINT, Haverhill, Mass. aug26,2b 


1OCKER SPANIELS FOR SALE BY W, A. 
SUTHERLAND, Cabin Hill, Dei. CONE 
y29,0' 


FoR SALE.—IRISH SETTER PUPPIES, BY 
Dr, Wm. Jarvis’ field trial do Sarsfield ex 
Maud Fisher. Address FREESTONE KENNELS, 
Lock Box $81, Middletown, Conn. aug26,2t 
EE FD 
FoR SALE.—FINE SCOTCH COLLIE BITCH, 
black, lyr. old, no pedigree. Sold because 
her. No reasonable 
. H. J., Forest an 
a p 


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owner has no place to kee 
offer refused. Address 


3884), by Obo Jr. ex Woodstock Flirt, the 
Laid lewis. pales thie, reat pike eres pe 
coat, dark eye, long, thin head, grand earn) 03. 
ch Prive, $2 ces Ge CHARLESWORTH, 
Toronto, Canada. 


Irish Setters 
by_ Chief 
Dorah, 


RoR SALE.-A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 
setters and pointers, thoroughly field trained. 
those wishing first-class dogs will address, 


On! 
jy8,2m 


GEO, W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass. 


BR GLISH SETTER PUPS, BY CHAMPION 

Dash III. out of a champion Leicester and Nelly 

bitch. WM. W. REED, & Milk street, Boston, Mass. 
jy22,2m0 


HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 
C Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; ¥er- 
rets, i. C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio, —_jy#z,tf 


i} worth, k 
# | noche ateaeantiens, | 
AS q q 
937 S. Eighth St, Philadelphia, Pa 


T, PLEASANT KENNELS.—THE LARG- 

est in America. For Sale—Two_ first-class 

fox-terrier bitches, imported stock, one litter light- 

weight bull-terriers, one pointer dog, one Gordon 
setter bitch, one snow white light-weight bull-terrier 


dog, For particulars address, 
G, T, BROWNELL, Box 335, New Bedford, Mass, 


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CONTENTS. 
EDITORIAL. SHA AND RIVER FISHING. 
Bluefish and Menhaden. Silkworm Gut. 


The International Matches. How to Catch Speckled Frogs. 


The Brahmin and the Scribe. | FISHCULTURE. : 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. List of Fish Commissioners 
Travels in Boom Gah Arrah- and Officers. 


THE KENNEL. 
The Eastern Field Trials, 
Spratts Biscuit. 
Mastiff Character. 
The Disappointments of Dog 
Breeding. 
Texas Field Trials. 
The Fox-Terrier Show, 
Kennel Notes. 
RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
Range and Gallery. 
The Trap. | 
Trap-Shooting Reform. 
Georgia Tournament, 
Barbecue and Shoot. 
YACHTING. 
The Trial of the Sloops. 
The America Cup Matches. 
Beverly Y.C. Regattas. 


biggee. 
A Day in Summer. 
Sam Lovel’s Camps—tryv. 
NATURAL HisToRyY. 
Bird’ Migration. 
Two Indian Bird Stories. 
The Audubon Society. 
The Habitat of the Quail. 
Puget Sound Cougars. 
GAME BAG AND GUN. 
‘Won and Lost. 
New England Game. 
The Quails of California, 
Target Tests and Shot. 
Rified Chokebores. 
Muskrats in a Flood. 
Muzzle vs. Breech, 
SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 
Spanish Mackerel off More- 


cae) 


head. CANOEING. 
The Carp as a Game Fish. The Meet of 1886. 
The Salmo Sunapee. The N. Y. C. C, Cup Races. 


A Catch in the Dark. 
Susquehanna Bass. 


Tippy C. C. Regatta. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS, 


THE BRAHMIN AND THE SCRIBE. 


(pee great summer camp ground of the Methodists at 
Ocean Grove, N, J., was invaded the other day by 
S. Govinda Row Sattay, a peregrinating Hindoo, who, 
wherever he could collect a crowd, inveighed against the 
Christian missions in India, and passed his hat. He 
finally made his way into a hotel parlor and addressed 
the ladies there, and, according to the Sun, ‘“‘denounced 
Christianity in terms of unaffected candor. He said that 

he was unfamiliar with the forms of English speech, and 

if what he might say should offend the sensibilities of his 


tirely due to his lack of understanding of our language 
and customs. He then launched into the most indecent 
and obscene tirade against the practices of American 
missionaries in Indid} causing consternation among his 
little congregation. Many ladies left the room in great 
‘embarrassment, and others remained only because they 
were ashamed to rise up and go out in the presence of a 
room full of people. The Brahmin’s speech created a 


and harangued. He declared that American missionaries 
lied in their accounts of the good they had accomplished 
in India. Their efforts were, in fact, he said, without 
such results as were sought, and they made no conyer- 
sions,” and much more in the same strain, which all in 
good time landed Mr. Sattay in the nearest convenient 
jail. 

Now, had Mr. Leander Richardson, who is, we believe, 
a New York newspaper scribe, gulped down the Hindoo’s 
clownish vaporing as a competent statement of the con- 
lition of the Indian missions and sent it to the Boston 
Herald, its publication would have been a piece of gross 
mpertinence to the hundred thousand intelligent readers 
f that great journal. Mr. Richardson did not send the 
srahmiin’s orations to the Herald, for one reason, perhaps, 
9ecause he was up in Maine sending down to the Boston 
newspaper office rubbish of an equally foolish nature 
elating to game and fish protection in Maine. Certain 
* ides and cupidinous Jandlords who want summer deer 


hearers he begged them to believe that the fault was en- 


great scandal, and then he went out along the board walk 


ciations of Maine's righteous laws into the willing 
ear of the visiting scribe, and the plaints flowed 
from his pen, and for some inscrutable reason were given 
light in the Herald columns. They represented only the 
views and interests of men who would overthrow game 
and fish protection for the sake of immediate individual 
profit, To judge of the success or failure, wisdom or 
folly of the Maine law by these letters written by a vaca- 
tionist scribe and signed Leander Richardson in the Bos- 
ton Herald, would be equally as silly as to determine the 
failure or success of Christian missionary effort in India 
by the declamations of the Hindoo Sattay. Something of 
this same view of the subject appears to have been enter- 
tained by the Herald itself, for in its editorial columns of 
Aug. 29 we find the following, which is just such an in- 
dorsement of the Maine protective system as we should 
expect from that journal: 


It is a fact that the State of Maine has the most rigid and the 
best enforced code of laws for the protection of game and game 
fish of any State in the Union. This is as it should be, for there is 
no Hastern State, at least, which contains so vast an extent of 
forest, the natural home of the larger game, and so great an area 
of inland waters. Itis also a curious fact that a large percentage 
of this woodland is valueless for any other purpose than the 
growing of timber and the furnishing of a sporting ground for 
the hunter and a breathing place for the lover of nature. That 
the larger game, moose, deer and caribou, were in danger of find- 
ing the fate of the bison, once abundant on the plains, now reduced 
to a few strageling herds, till the stvong arm of the law took hold 
to stop the ravages of the hunter for the mere hides and the mar- 
ket hunter, there is no doubt. ‘That this larger game has wonder- 
fully increased in Maine under the enforcement of its more 
stringent game laws, enacted by the Legislature of 1883, is ad- 
mitted by even those who would now ask for their repeal. One of 
the strongest proofs of the value of these later enactmentsis to be 
found in the Boston market, where, in the winter season before 
the enactment forbidding the transportation of game, there were 
received by actual count nearly 1,000 Maine deer, which were sold 
for a very small price or permitted to rot; but since the existence 
of that law scarcely a dozen deer find this market from that State 
in a season. That a correspondent of the Herald should find 
objectors to such a law in the person of guides, hotel keepers and 
stage owners isnot at allstrange or unnatural, They prefer the 
nimble penny to the dollar that is longer coming. It is perfectly 
natural for the people whom the law is framed to regulate to 
desire more license, but the bare fact of the great success of the 
present code of game and fish laws in Maine, in the way of a 
wonderful increase in the very game and fish which they are pre- 
sumed to protect, is one of the strongest reasons in the world for 
letting those laws remain just as they are till such time as when 
the Commissioners and those who have the perpetuation of the 
game and fish in question the nearest at heart shall think it 
prudent to grant a longer open season and greater license to kill. 
That such greater license will, at the proper time, be granted, we 
have the best of assurance, and until that time every honest citi- 
zen of Maine, and every visitor, should accord a cheerful obedi- 
ence to acode of laws which permits all to share alike to the 
fullest extent of open season and privileges of transportation that 
can be granted with safety to the future existence of the fish and 
game in question. . 


What the wandering.scribes think of Maine game and 
fish is of httle moment; what the Boston Herald thinks 
is worth while considering, 


THE INTERNATIONAL MATCHES. 


W ITHIN the next ten days two very important series 

of races will be held in American waters be- 
tween the leading boats of America and England; races 
which cannot fail to attract the attention of all interested 
in water sports and sailing. Naturally size tells in this as 
in all other matters, and in the excitement over the two 
huge white cutters, the tiny canoes are apt to be over- 
looked. Though small they are, however, no less import- 
ant than the larger craft, nor is less of skill and science 
involved in their construction and handling. In this 
pigmy contest too the question of type is involved even 
more fully than in that of the large keel cutters and cen- 
terboard cutters; for the American canoes, though derived 
originally from the English, are smaller, finer in lines, 
much lighter in ballast and displacement and sailed in a, 
different manner. Of course the majority of spectators 
who follow both these races are animated by purely 
patriotic sentiments, but among American yachtsmen 
there are hundreds of intelligent men who are look- 
ing to the result to guide them a step nearer 
to perfection; while the doings of the musquito fleet 
are studied no less attentively by young men in all 
parts of the country who are intent on an improvement 
of the models and rigging of their boats. Within the 


past five years the spread of the elementary principles of 


naval designing has been wonderfully rapid among 
American small-boat and canoe men, and it would sur- 
prise a person not familiar with canoeing to learn how 


| many there are who can turn out a creditable design for 


these complicated little craft, or who can intelligently 
pass judgment upon existing boats. In yachting the 
same advance has taken place, and for one person who 
understood anything of the principles involved in the 
Cambria or Livonia races there are a hundred to-day 
who are looking, beyond the popular hurrah over a yic- 
tory of either nation, for results that will iead them fur- 
ther in their work. It is in this phase of the contests that 
is found the greatest promise for the future of our 
supremacy afloat, A defeat or victory for either side is 
only a matter of to-day; but the lessons which many will 
draw from these two series of races, whatever the results 
may be, will have their influence on naval design in 
America for many years. 


BLUEFISH AND MENHADEN, 


FEW bluefish have been taken on the south side of 
Long Island during the past week. The menhaden 
nets have been hung up because there are no menhaden 
worth trying for, and the steamers have left the vicinity 
of Fire Island and South Beach. On the north shore of 
Long Island some bluefish have been taken in Cold Spring 
Harbor and Oyster Bay, and in the bays toward the east- 
ern end of the island. There is very little chumming be- 
cause of the lack of menhaden, and no other fish pos- 
sesses such an attraction to the bluefish as that afforded 
by the menhaden, The menhaden is so oily that the 
scent of the baitis carried a great distance by the cur- 
rents. 

Most of the bluefish taken by anglers have been 
captured by trolling the artificial squid or by playing a 
‘silverside,” menidia, or other small fish, but a few 
anglers have been fortunate enough to obtain a limited 
supply of menhaden, and have used them in chumming. 
The fish taken by the latter method have been small, run- 
ning from half a pound to a pound; but the trollers have 
taken some larger ones of two and three pounds. No 
large bluefish are reported, and the same condition of 
affairs exists all along the northern Atlantic coast as is 
found about Long Island. 

There are all sorts of theories to account for the absence 
of the bluefish, and rumor has it that they are plentiful 
far out at sea where they are feeding on some fish found 
out there; but there is a lack of evidence on this point. 
The majority of anglers lay the absence of the bluefish 
to the disappearance of the menhaden, and charge it 
all to the menhaden steamers. Should the bluefish 
come in good numbers later in the season, or come next 
year in force, there would be need of some new theory 
we must wait and see. 


SIGNATURES should be plainly written. No matter how 
illegible the text of a business or other letter, most folks 
can get along with it if only the name of the writer be 
plain. Many people who happen to be perfectly familiar 
with their own names in their peculiar chirography, appear 
to think that others know them too. Correspondents who 
favor us with trap and rifle scores, kennel notes, reports 
of club meetings, yacht and canoe races, etc., will greatly 
oblige by writing proper names plainly. 


TRAP-SHOOTING HANDICAPPING isa subject of much 
interest to shooters in all parts of the country, if we may 
judge from the number of communications which have 
come to us from widely different sources. The question 
is one which will bear agitation. Free discussion of the 
points at issue is the surest way to bring about needed 
changes. 


AN ILLUSTRATED YACHT RACE SUPPLEMENT of sixteen 
‘pages has been prepared by the FOREST AND STREAM and 
will be on the news stands next Saturday. It contains 
an historical review of past international yachting con- 
tests, and a fund of information which will be found ex- 
tremely useful in connection with the coming matches, 


“Our New ALAsks.”—The publication of Mr. Chas. 
Hallock’s forthcoming book ‘‘Our New Alaska” has been 
delayed by causes beyond the control of the Forest and 
Stream Publishing Co. It is hoped that the volume will 
within a very short time be ready for delivery, 


RURAL GROVE, a little village in Montgomery county, 
N. Y., boasts that fora year no dog has been owned or 
sheltered within its limits. That must be a poor place to 
bring up children in. 


102 


Che Sportsman Canrist, 


TRAVELS IN BOON GAH ARRAHBIGGEE. 
FROM THE DIARY OF JOSEPH GOATER. 
EDITED BY Ff, H. TEMPLE BELLEW. 
(Continued.) 


**% 4 FTER a mid-day siesta we again sallied forth 
_ in an opposite direction to that in which we 
had found the rolling ball, which, for the sake of havin 
some name to distinguish it, I shall call the Pila-volutatio, 
or perhaps Pila for short. In the direction we now took 
we found the landscape much more broken, and after 
walking nearly five miles we came to a long line of lime- 
stone cliffs, whose appearance at once struck me as re- 
markable, The whole facade was bored with innumer- 
able holes varying in size from 8ft. to in. in diameter, 
while near the ground were some that must have been at 
least 5ft. in height. Opposite all the upper larger ones 
swung long tendrils of vines, roots or ropes, I could not 
tell from the distance below which. The thing, however, 
that struck me most, was the signs of animation at each 
and every aperture. From every one something was pro- 
truded every few seconds and then withdrawn in a way 
that made me think of the inside working of a piano or 
some other machine. 
After watching this strange spectacle for some time T 
determined to seeif I could solye the mystery, so taking 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


to check my speed to make the experiment, 
I put my whole soul into my legs and ran, I seemed to 
be unconscious of eyery part of my anatoniy, save niy 
legs. Everything grew misty before my eyes, then black, 
and I seemed to run in a dream, Istruck my foot against 
a stump or a stone, I do not know which; all I remember 
is that | was hurled headlong forward to the ground in a 
confused heap. I was a dead man—at least that was my 
firm conviction as I went down. I must have fainted, 
for I know that the next emotion was one of intense sur- 


prise at finding that I was not a mangled mass of flesh 


and bone. I arose slowly to my feet and looking around 
espied the body of my plantigrade friend lying on the 
sward nearly a quarter of amile back. If ‘‘the wicked flee 
when no man pursueth,” so also do thefrightened. I had 
been tearing away like mad from adead beast. I did not 
venture just then to go back and satisfy myself as to his 
condition, I was quite willing to accept the situation as it 
stood and let’ my curiosity take care of itself for a while 
while I walked slowly back to the camp and restored my 
nerves with a good big dram of brandy. Some hours 
later, taking my four ounce rifle and my whole staff of at- 
tendants with me, I returned to the spot, where I found 
that my shot had fortunately penetrated the monster's 
eye, killing him almost instantly, 

Lapproached the cliffs with great caution, however, 
fearing the possible appearance of an avenging mate; but 
whether Madam was in the country or whether divorce 
proceedings had been instituted, or whether Monsieur 
was a widower ora bachelor, I know not; but at all 


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THE PLANTIGRADE, 


a rifle from one of my men I selected one of the larger 
holes where there seemed to me the greatest activity, and 
taking careful aim, fired, A piercing howl followed the 
shot, and then came a scene of confusion for which I was 
little prepared. In the first place from the opening at 
which I had shot issued a number of gray balls (I began 
to think that animal life was given to taking the shape of 
balls in this strange country), considerably larger than a 
bushel basket, which began to climb with rapidity up the 
pendulous tendrils I had previously noticed, till they 
reached the top of the cliff where they moved about 
backward and forward with apparently great agitation. 
The same thing occurred at every one of the other large 
holes until the top of the cliff seemed alive with these 
objects. At the same time from every one of the other 
orifices flew some specimen of animated nature, from big 
birds, as large as geese, to insects the size of a bumble 
bee. The former with wide outstretched wings circled 
screaming round our heads, sometimes skimming close 
to the surface of the earth and at other soaring as high 
as the top of the cliffs. Innumerable smaller birds shot 
hither and thither, while the whole air seemed filled with 
humming insects. My shot appeared to have disturbed 
the mid-day repose of a whole colony of the most conglom- 
orate description. 


While I was yet looking with astonishment atthe scene 
of confusion I had evoked, my attention wasattracted by 
a loud crackling and crashing: among some tall shrubs 
and bushes that grew at the foot of the rocks, and casting 
my eyes in that direction I saw the snout of some animal 

ushing its way between the branches, to be quickly fol- 
owed by the body of one of the most appalling creatures 
T ever beheld in my life. It was a plantigrade, covered 
with short black fur, and as high as the tallest elephant, 
with the back, forehead and nose cased in armor like 
that of an armadillo. Its large white teeth glittered in its 
huge red mouth, and its small, deep-set eyes blazed with 
ferocity. It moved with great velocity and was on me in 


an instant, and I verily thought my last hour had come,’ 


I knew that my light-borerifle would be of no avail unless 
I could strike him in some peculiarly vulnerable spot. I 
raised my piece quickly, and aiming at his eye, fired, 
The animal threw up his head and gave a snort like the 
escape of steam from a locomotive, but did not check his 
speed in the least. My men and even the dogs had allrun 
away. I had no second gun at hand, and even had there 
been one ready there was not amomentto makea change. 
I dropped my rifle and ran, never before nor since have 
I run so fast. I heard the beast’s soft heavy tread close 
behind me like the thumping of feather pillows. I 
thought to dodge behind a tree, but I did not dare 


events, no Nemesis madeitsappearance. The excitement 
had almost entirely subsided on the cliffs, though one or 
two of the ball-like figures still moved slowly up and 
down, and many of the large birds still circled noiselessly 
about. Not wishing to create afresh disturbance just 
then, I did not venture to discharge my piece at the fly- 
ing birds, one of which I was anxious te possess. I, how- 
ever, attained my object ina much easier way. Poptie, 
who was very skillful in throwing the bingie, a species of 
heavy stick, soon brought one of them down without 
noise or confusion. I then found that the creature had 
no mandibles, but in place of them a long rigid tube lined 
with fibrous tentacles, that indicated that the bird lived 
(as I afterward learned to be the case) by suction, some- 
times sucking in insects while on the wing, and at other 
times out of the water. We cooked this particular speci- 
men for supper, but found it not very good eating, being 
rather tough and rank. When quite young, however, or 
in the squab stage, they are very delicious, 


A DAY IN SUMMER. 
BY “THE OLD MAN OF THE HILL.” 


A SUMMER afternoon. King Sol has summoned all 

his wandering rays from a thousand distant planets, 
and, having brushed every obstructing cloud from his 
vision, adjusts his strongest magnifying glasses and 
brings his gaze to focus on poor old Mother Earth, till the 
dear creature is so overcome she can scarcely keep her 
orbit, but lies drooping, sweltering and steaming at every 
pore, while we miserable beings can only sweat and mop 
in sympathy, and long for the wings of a dove that we 
might fly away and not return until she has cooled to a 
more habitable temperature. 

Down the hill, in the Town, the pedestrian drags his 
feet of lead over pavements that might have been quarried 
in Tophet, while the Barefoot Boy, finding no mischief 
befitting such a day as this, cam only toast his feet on the 
hot cobbles while he fashions peach-stone baskets against 
the curbstone. 

In front of the Grocery a few vegetables are shriveling 


in the sun, while a swarm of bees are investigating the. 


recesses of an empty hogshead and having an uproarious 
littie time reveling in the fumes, : 
Coming through the Square we meet a voluminous 
Cloud of Dust that has been lurking about the Town these 
several days; now careering down the street until he 
overtakes his fleeing victim and enyelops him in whirl- 
ing, blinding clouds; now sweeping along swiftly and low, 
or rising slowly and soaring among the trees and over the 
housetops; now racing down the turnpike with a couple 


of fast drivers and returning later to town in the wake of 
a slow, jogging farmer. His chief delight has been to lie 
here in the Squafe in wait for the arrival of the Four- 
Horse Stage and then roll out in ascending clouds from 
underneath the wheels to settle down upon the steaming 
horses and sift a miller’s coat on every tired, impatient 
passenger, But to-day he, too, is utterly overcome, and 
now lies prostrate inthe Square, His strongest effort only 
raises him a little on his wings; he strazgles and stumbles 
a little way and then flops down exhausted. 

The Town Pump alone preserves its equilibrium, and 
acts the Good Samaritan to the thirsty quadrupeds thrust- 
ing their expectant noses into the cooling trough and ex- 
pressing their delight by splashing the ducks that paddle 
in the green mud below. 

Over here in the corner by the warehouse, we discover 


our dark-complexioned old friend, Honest John, fast 


asleep, with his whitewash-brush, carpet-sticks and other 
emblems of his profession artistically disposed about him, 
His hands are clasped in front, his mouth ajar, his head 
thrown back, while a sonorous snore is issuing from his 
nostrils. A while ago he was in the shade, but Old Sol 
has come round the corner and is gazing down upon him 
with a scrutinizing glare. Little springs start into life 
on his forehead, expand into miniature pools, then be- 
come rivulets and meander over the wide expanse of 
countenance, while a myriad of flies, trailing their wet 
legs through the watercourse, are investigating the topo- 
graphy of his features, 

Arrived at last at our destination on the hill it is almost 
evening, so let'us perch a while on the wall and watch the 
transition. Far below, the Town is still enyeloped in a 
suffocating haze, but up here we are in another atmo- 
sphere. A cool breeze is fluttering about, whispering 
reyiying secrets among the foliage till every drooping 
stalk is taking heart and elbowing up .among its fellows. 
The last rays of sunlight are disappearing in the West, 
and now vast flights of shadows come flocking up from 
the blackening East, alighting noiselessly and thick 
among the bushes and retired corners. Every leaf and 
blade of grass conceals a little one. High up in the last 
lingering strata of twilight the bats are wheeling about 
the chimney in erratic circles, encompassing their eéven- 
ing meal, and already through the deepening gloom are 
gathering from far and near those Will o’ the Wisps, the 
fireflies. Down the green lane and over the meadow, by 
their swaying lanterns you may trace their undulating 
flight, all tending to the Intervale where they hold their 
nightly levee. Their orchestra, the crickets, are essaying 
their preliminary fiddles, while the tree toads, their im- 
patient audience, are piping an ill-bred conversation, until 
the latest comers all arrived the warm night air is illu- 
mined with a myriad torches in a scene of fairy revelry. 
Now they are promenading in chosen couples; now paus- 
ing in a graceful balance; now in the midst of a dizzy 
whirl or a mad career down the length of the field, while 
the crickets keep time with perspiration, and the tree toads 
shriek in such wild delight that a pair of carping katy- 
dids pause in their mutual recriminations and a whole 
glee club of ponderous-voiced bullfrogs in the marsh 
Gease from very envy, JEFFERSON SCRIBB. 


SAM LOVEL’S CAMPS.—IV. 


V TEN Sam, the earliest riser of the three tenants of 
the camp, crept abroad next morning the daylight 
pervaded a misty landscape, Close by the camp the 
silvery gray surface of the Slang was visible, then faded 
off into a dull white lake of fog that had for its further 
shore the dun upland fields and jutting capes of wooded 
hills. Out of it scattered trees arose with apparently un- 
stable rootage, and roofs of barns like stranded hulks, 
The hemlocks dripped a slow patter of condensed mist, 
and the bottoms of the overturned camoes were beaded so 
thick with it that they looked as if sheathed with a coat- 
ing of pearls. The light air from the south, so faint that 
it scarcely bent the columns of rising vapor, was soft with 
the breath of spring, and the voices of many birds uprose 
to welcome the beautiful day—the eurgle of blackbirds, 
the flicker’s cackle, the robin’s clear but jerky notes, the 
long-drawn whistle of the meadow lark away in the 
foggy fields, the trill of the song sparrow and the joyous 
warble of the purple finch, A crow on a treetop began to 
eall his friends to breakfast with him on the heap of 
skinned muskrats that the trappers had left at proper dis- 
tance from camp, and reminded Sam that it was time to 
make preparations for bis own and his companions’ break- 
fast. He raked a few live coals out of the heart of the 
ashes, and, placing them’ beside the back-log’, laid some 
“fat? pine shavings and slivers upon them, and after 
some lusty blowing got a blaze started. When he began 
to cut the wood to feed the fire the noise of the axe 
aroused Antoine, who came out on all fours from his lair 
in such a half-asleep and blinking condition that Sam was 
reminded of some hibernating animdl taking its first look 
at awakening nature. He said nothing till Sam hung the 
potato kettle over the fire, and clawing a dozen potatoes 
out of the grimy bag they were stored in, began to peel 
them, ‘What you goin’ call dat dinny you mek it wen 
you git him do, suppy or breakfis, Ah dunno, me?” 
“Supper, I guess, *f you don’t flax raound a leetle mite 
‘n’ help. Wake up ’n’ get some ma’sh rabbits ready “fore 
Peltier gits his eyes open *nough to see what kind of a 
critter the hindquarters growed on. °T ‘ould spile his 
appetite t’ eat if he knowed they was mushrats when they 
was liyin’.” 
“Bah gosh!” Antoine grumbled as he shuffled away to 
repare the meat, ‘‘Ah’ll rudder sleep as git up inanaght 
Pot heat! Ah’ll jes’ beegin haye it some funs dreamin’, 
you'll wek it me all up wid you hole axe—pluck! pluck!” 
‘High time to be a stirrin’, Antwine,” Sam said, cheer- 
fully. ‘“‘Traps to go raound to, an’ then the fish shootin’ 
you've ben a tellin’ on. It’s goin’ to be the neatest day ‘at 
ever was!” 

'«Wal, Ah don’ care for me,” Antoine said, becoming 
reconciled to the loss of his matutinal nap as he realized 
what promise the morning gave. ‘Guess he be pooty | 
good *‘nough day—w’en he come,” . 

_Pelatiah was called when the water was drained out of 
the potatoe kettle and the frying pan was taken off the 
coals and set upon the slab beside it. Kneeling on the 
shore to wash his face and hands as the others had done 
already, he asked, turning his dripping visage toward — 
them with an expression of disgust upon it, ‘*Wha’ d’ye 
du for suthin to drink? This ‘ere water haint fit! I haint 
hed a decent drink o’ water sen I come off *m the hills, 
This "ere stuff raound here don’t hit nowheres!” 


108 


“Julluk me,” Sam answered, ‘‘when Ifust com’ daown 
here. The well water an’ sech didn’t squench my thirst 
no more’n it ‘ould to open my maouth an’ let the moon 
shine in to’t. It’s hard, all‘on 't; you can’t suds a pint 
on *t with a barrel o’ soap! But I’nva gittin’ use to’t, an’ 
the *s a brook back here ’at dreens the snow aoutin the 
woods that you find toll’able satisfyin’ *f you drink tew 
three pailfuls on 't, Me ‘'n’ Antwine goes over once a 
day reglar an’ fills up. Draw up!” he continued, seating 
himself beside the slab, ‘‘draw up, Peltier, an’ make yer- 
self to hum an’ help yerself. The’ might be better, an’ 
the’ is wus, You ‘ve got to wait an’ eat to the secont 
table, Drive, *f you be ecomp’ny,” and the hound who had 
been wistfully regarding the setting of thetable, crept into 
the shanty and curled down on a buffalo skin, and 
watched the progress of the meal out of the corners of his 
eyes. 

' When they were ready to start, Sam down stream, An- 
toine up stream, leaving Pelatiah to wander at his will 
along the safe and stable shore, the sun was rising above 
the mist and glorifying it, transmuting the gray vapor 
into a long sun-glade of floating gold that stretched from 
the hills to them. The night had been such a mild and 
dark one as the muskrats delight to go abroad in upon 
their affairs, and Sam found in his traps many a poor fel- 
low whose wooings and nightly wandering had been 
ended forever since the last sunset. He was pushing his 
canoe among the trees and water brush that stood ankle 
deep in the shallow water, when he heard another boat 
scraping the bushes along its course, the rubbing of the 
setting pole on its side, and presently the form of a man 
appeared gliding over the water, upheld by some inyisible 
buoyant agency which was revealed when a light skiff 
emerged from a thicket of button bushes. Sam at once 
recognized the occupant of the little craft as the one who 
had made such a vigorous protest against thei trapping 
here, and the salutation that he received left him in no 
doubt that this was Antoine’s reviler. 

“Hello, Gum-chawer! Praowlin ‘raound.on my trappin’ 
graound yit, be ye?” the man shouted as if Sam had been 
amileaway. ‘Say, haint ye gota chaw o’ gum to give 
a feller this mornin’?” 

Yes,” Sam answered very quietly, turning the canoe 
toward the skiff, ‘“‘tew on ’em ’f ye want.” 

When the gunwales of the two boats touched, the 
stout man regarded the tall mountaineer with a puzzled 
half grin, for there was a queer look in Sam's eyes, not 
quite in keeping with his apparently friendly movements. 
They came abreast and Sam arose to his feet, let go his 
hold of the paddle with his right hand, fronted the quar- 
relsome pre-emptor of the marshes, and quick as thought 
dealt him a sounding fisticuft full in the face, knocking 
him sprawling overboard and nearly capsizing his skiff, 
The fallen foeman floundered to his feet in the hip-deep 
water, and sputtering out mixed oaths and water, splashed 
toward his antagonist, who was balancing himself in the 
canoe, that rocked violently from the recoil of his blow. 

“Tf you come anigh me,” Sam said, raising his paddle 
for a two-handed stroke, ‘Tl knock ye gally west!” and 
the man halted, doubting whether it was better to incur 
the execution of so dire a threat, or to retreat. ‘‘Naow,” 
Sam continued, seeing that his enemy showed little dis- 
position to renew his hostilities, ‘‘’f you’ve got what gum 
you wanter chaw to-day, wade ashore an’ I'll shove yer 
boat tu ye.” 

The cold water had well nigh quenched his valor, if not 
his anger, and after a moment’s hesitation and one more 
look at the still upraised paddle, the man turned sullenly 
and swashed his way slowly to the nearest land. The 
victor in this little naval encounter, seeing the vanquished 
crew safely landed, set about getting the water-logged 
craft into port, and with no little trouble accomplished it. 

‘‘Naow,”’ he said, as if adyising an unfortunate and 
misguided friend, ‘if I was you, 1d empty the water 
outen my boat an’ my boots an’ my gun, an’ wring aout 
my close, an’ go up to aour shanty an’ build up a good 
fire ’’n’ dry aout. °N’ then, ’f I was you, I kinder ’tend tu 
my Own cGonsarns, an’ not be tu sassy to folks ’ats a ‘tend- 
in’ to theirn.” 

_ To this hospitable offer and wholesome advice the 
soaked trapper made no reply, but sat down on a log and 
attempted to pull off his boots. They were as perverse 
as wet boots ever were, and yielded no more to the own- 
er’s desperate tugs than to the accompanying contortions 
of his visage, his grunts and explosive curses. 

“Gi me a holt on ‘em,’ Sam said, stepping ashore, and 
without waiting for one of them to be held forth, seized 
the nearest stubborn boot and began pulling at it. The 
unhappy wearer slid off his seat, his back bone grated 


over the log, and he grasped wildly for some anchorage 


on sedges, brush and saplings while his body plowed a 
broad black furrow in the mat of last year’s leaves, and 
yet he said not a word. 

“Wall Sam puffed, stopping while both took breath, 
“it does stick onaccaountable! If ye won’t kick, I’ll give 
ye a beotjack?” 

The man shook his head, and Sam turning his back to 
him. took the boot between his legs, grasping it at heel 
and toe while the other set the free foot against him, and 
after a short struggle the boot came off, and in the same 
way its mate soon followed it. _ 

“There, 1 guess you c’n git the rest o’ your duds off 
alone, an’ ’*s mebby you're kinder modest, I'll clear aout.” 
Sam stepped into his canoe and pushed off. His recently 
aggressive acquaintance, still sitting on the ground and 
beginning to fumble at his buttons, looked after him and 
said at last: ‘‘Wal, I swear! you’re the curiest cuss ever I 
see; but I guess you’re white. I do’ knowas I can say 
that ’m much ’bleeged tu ye—but you can trap an’ be 
damned for all I care.” 

“Tm a goin’ to trap,” Sam said and went his way. He 
made the round of his traps and at noon was at camp, 
where he found Antoine returned and getting dinner. 
Pelatiah soon came in triumphantly bearing by the gills 
a huge uncouth fish with a wide mouth, eyes like a pig’s, 
coarse yellowish-brown scales and a rounded caudal fin 
that looked as if it had been trimmed to match the con- 
tour of the thick clumsy tail. Holding up his prize at 
arm’s louse for them to admire, he said, ‘‘Wha’ d’ ye 
think o’ that for a mornin’s work?” then laying it down 
tenderly and kneeling before it, “Supper ’n’ breafus’! 
wish Id a brung it hum time er nough for dinner, My 
maouth is a waterin’ for a taste on ’t. O, f I hain’t hed 
fun alive! I was a pokin’ long the bank over yunder, ’n’ 
Tseen.a big wake scootin’ off, ‘n’ then 1 seen him *haout 
twenty feet off a moggin’ ‘long kinder easy ’s ’f he didn’t 
care a darn for all creation—an’ sir, 1 drawed up ’n’ let 


‘im hey, ker-bim! an’ he rolled tother side up ’n lay 


just as still! “N’I was a lookin’ raound for a pole or 
suthim’ to claw him tow-ward me, an’, sir, he begin to 
wriggle an’ flop, ’n’ I just dropped my gun ’n’ in arter 
him clean up to my crotch, an’ sir, by gosh! I got him, 
an’ aint he an ol sollaker? I wish to gracious,” bending 
over the fish and carressingly arranging the fins, ‘‘I wish 
to gracious I ‘dha’ brung him time enough; would n’t we 
ha’ hed a dinner!” 

‘*You ant wan’ be sorry for dat, Peltiet,” Antoine said, 
with suppressed laughter twinkling in his eyes and almost 
bursting out all over his face, ‘the be jus’ good for dinny 
nex’ week as las’ week, prob’ly better. Ah dunno ’f he 
ant he don’ be no wusser, sartin.” 

“What kind of a dummed critter is it, Antwine?” Sam 
eae after examining it closely, ‘I never see no sech a 

rs] fe 

“FReesh!” cried the Canadian, ‘‘Dat ting don’t feesh! 
Dat bow-jins.” 

“Why, Antwine,” Pelatiah asked, the happiness fading 
out of his face, ‘‘haint he good to eat?” 

“Heat!” he said with disgust, ‘‘Bah gosh! he don’t no 
more good for heat you was! No sah, no more as you 
boot, Ah dunno what he was be mek for only feel up de 
water. You was bring heem here for heat? Oh, Peltiet! 
dat teo fun for me!” and he laughed loud and long. 

“Wal,” Pelatiah said with a sigh of resignation, as the 
visions of glory and feasts vanished, ‘I hed fun a gittin’ 
on him, an’ he is a reg’ lar ol’ sollaker, anyway.” 

“Come,” said Sam, ‘‘le’s eatan’ be off, an’ see ‘f we 
can’t gita fish ’at Antwine ‘ll’proye on—a mud turkle, 
fr instance—he eats them riptiles!” 

“Mud turkey!” the Canadian said, stopping half way 
from the fire to the slab with the smoking frying pan in 
his left hand and raising his right impressively, ‘‘Bah 
gosh! seh, you give it me mud turkey, Ah show yousome 
soups mek you wish dis worl’ was big mud turkey, an’ de 
sky was tip over for one big kittly for bile heem in, an’ 
you was sit on aidge an’ heat dem soup wid moon for 
spoon, more as tousan’ year! yes, seh!” 

. Then they fell to, and contenting themselves with such 
fare as they had, were soon ready to set forth. 


Batuyal History. 


Address all. communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 


BIRD MIGRATION. 


HE past year opened with a grand effort to settle the 
question of bird migration, if there was one. This, 
to young ambition, seems an easy matter, and that one or 
two years is ample time in which to do it; but my own ex- 
perience has proved, to one person at least, that annual 
revision and amendments are necessary, and that at the 
end of, say, half a century the first rehable conclusion is 
reached, which is, that nothing definite is concluded; the 
single fact alone remaining that birds go north in the 
spring and go south in the autumn, hastened or retarded 
by causes unstable as the weather and unreliable through- 
out. 

If we begin, as we must, to grant latitude of weeks and 
often months between pioneers and laggards of the same 
species, the actual scientific character of the work is gone 
forever, and any particular addition to human knowledge 
has gone with it. While I would be the last to discourage 
any laudable research, I cannot forbear ‘‘freeing my 
mind” when measures like this come up in rapid succes- 
sion, promising all that is necessary to be known on the 
subject in hand. but less satisfactory as the improve- 
ments go on. The reason is too plain to be stumbled over 
as itis done. When a pair of young eyes (or even old 
ones, as to that matter) are opened to the beauties of 
nature, the view is enchanting, bewildering, But orni- 
thology is the most fascinating and unsatisfactory of all, 
because beautiful forms and brilliant colors flash in the 
sunlight, and, in contrast with living green, display 
charms which no pen can describe, no.color truly repre- 
sent. 

I well remember how I felt on first sight of the 
Baltimore oriole, although a small boy at the time. 
An older brother called to me, ‘‘There’s a fire bird in 
the willows close by.” I flew across the garden over 
flower beds and ‘‘tater tops” alike, to where the blackand 
the orange flashed through the green. Talk about de- 
scribing what I felt and what Isaw! Don’t attempt it. 
My first sight of the rose-breasted grosbeak was like that, 
only more so.’ lL was hunting deer in Northern Maine, 
and so fearful was I that the fairy would vanish that I let 
drive a charge of buckshot, and the bird came dewn in 
fragments with a shower of leaves and cut branches, I 
gathered and replaced the remains and sat an hour study- 
ing the shape and the sharp outlines of color presented. 
The white gross beak, the jet black head. and neck, the 
full rose and crimson breast, the white belly, and to cap 
all, the carmine lining of a gauzy wing, a paint not 
carried by any other living bird. 

Now I doubt not that in the hands of high authority the 
one hundredth of an inch variation in toe nail or in man- 
dible would be duly noticed, while the great object above 
and beyond, that for which the bird was created, would 
not be reached at all. What to me was microscopic vari- 
ation common through the great realm of. organic life, 
when my whole soul was filled with wonder and admir- 
ation at a combination of beauties, lanzuage and color are 
both powerless to reproduce. 

More times than I can number and too often among my 
own pupils I have found the student of a month up to 
the neck in literature, writing out a system of ornithology 
which should be ‘‘right,” and of course ‘fill a void” and 
be “satisfactory to all,” but natural laws are inflexible 
and merciless ‘“‘ephemera” continue and will continue to 
succeed each other, swept by adverse winds into the pool 
and forgotten, only to be followed by new attempts in 
the same direction and with the same result. 

If the question is asked, who is responsible for this 
state of things, we must reply, not one author from the 
highest to the lowest is exempt. The lowest is most ex- 
cusable, the highest most blamable, for not piercing the 
painted screen where the word science hides from their 
sight the beautiful fields beyond. What thinking men 
not chained to a hobby regret is the advantage compilers 
seem to take of this growing desire to reach the beauties 
of nature. They all promise the same things and all 


reach the same result, seven-eighths rehash of old hash 
with allits impurities, one-sixteenth perhaps true record of 
experience, the other sixteenth ‘probahilities.” If we 
are to be treated to a volume on the migration of birds 
and one on nomenclature, all we can say is, spare us, good 
Lord, this repeated infliction, save us from the avalanche 
in prospect. Look at the yellow-bellied bark-pecker de« 
scribed by every author of the century—a bird whose 
life, character and habits were unknown till they ap- 
peared in the FOREST AND STREAM; also the imperial 
thrush, Both survived the researches of science, and at 
this late day appear literally new birds. 

Blind classification, too, hands down through succes- 
sive generations errors which should not exist. Do not 
forget that muskrats eat meat and ‘‘probably” fish; that 
the woodchuck has abandoned clover fields for cooked 
food and human society, eating fish like an otter; and 
lastly, recently I saw from my window a man punching 
furiously one member of a large “happy family,” a squir- 
rel that was eating his canaries, 

But I have gone astray, let us return to migration of 
birds, Take the wild goose, which sweeps across the 
country with astonishing regularity. The pioneers north- 
ward pass Springfield, Mass., early in March. I saw a 
dozen rise from the river at that place the middle of May 
and wing their way in the same direction. The return 
commences in November. I was startled one evening by 
the long mellow honk of geese going south over the city 
of Bangor, Me., the last week in December, 1845, the ther- 
mometer at zero, as it had been that whole month, Among 
smaller birds similar facts meet us. I have known the 
meadow lark and the golden-winged wood drummer to stay 
in Springfield till February. I havea jack snipe shot here 
in January, A dozen towhee buntings staid with me till 
February, feeding on some bundles of hemp in an unoc- 
cupied hen house, bright and lively on the coldest morn- 
ings, and left only when the food was exhausted. Then 
again the man who first describes a bird, perhaps from 
sight, perhaps from heresay, is hardly to be credited with 
“alt that may yet be known of it, to stereotype that page 
for future and all future reference is not safe proceed- 
ings. 

ae autumn, September 25, at North Thetford, on the 
upper Connecticut, there was a cold rain, and all the 
summer residents left with it. (The same was reported in 
FOREST AND STREAM from northern New York.) The 
river shores were loaded with cherries, grapes and ber- 
ries, and not a bird remained to feed on them Till ex- 
hausted, as is usual. 

The warblers left early in September. I obtained a 
specimen of the black and yellow variety in good con- 
dition the last week in October. I went up to the spruce 
belt on Mount Silicon, 2,500ft. above the surrounding 
country. The spruce bullfiinch was ‘‘at home” there, un- 
mistakably the same gentle, unsuspicious character, com- 
ing near me when sitting down to rest. They were 
feeding on the spruce buds and crimson berries of the 
mountain ash, seemingly never so brilliant or abundant, 
The fact can be no longer doubted that they will be found 
wherever the spruce belt caps our mountains, and only 
in winter, when the spruce is covered with snow, are 
they driven below that line for food. So that with all 
science can accomplish, exceptions are in their numbers 
to science appalling, and often shatter an otherwise fair 
structure. If birds would all start at a given time and 
pursue a given route, something definite might be reached; 
but when, as at present, innumerable apparently trifling 
causes make the course of migration devious and wild, 
accelerate or retard the flight so that it covers weeks and 
months, it is the private opinion of one man at least that 
science has made little progress, and that the addition to 
human knowledge is indeed microscopic. 

Tt is in no cynical or unfriendly spirit that I write this. 
It is only to sustain the position awarded to the Pormst 
AND STREAM as a most invaluable work on natural 
history, and every way likely to maintain it. To report 
from the énds of the earth on the migration of birds is 
just what the publication has done, is doing and will con- 
tinue to do unless they “‘sell out,” a contingency not likely 
to occur at present. Reapers have had their day and are 
now mostly employed in tangling the grain that remains. 
It is, therefore, necessary that they give place to gleaners 
who have at least learned to tell what they know and 
have seen, and wisdom to stop when that is done, There 
is one personal grievance I wish to lay before the friends 
of FOREST AND STREAM, although they may not lay it to 
heart as Ido. Iam often gratified and instructed by a 
communication which is half taken away by a signature 
not found in the directory or Webster’s unabridged. Now 
friends, if you are ashamed of your name and residence I 
am heartily sorry for you. Ifyou are ashamed of what 
you write, stop writing. In any case, for truth’s sake let 
us know who is talking. Facts on record grow as other 
facts are placed beside them, but dreadfully stunted when. 
the author-ity is hidden under a cheap umbrella, 

B, HORSFORD. 

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. 


THe HAWK Was AFTER A MbAt,—Amboy, Ill., Aug. 
23.—I was duck shooting on Aug. 21, and while wading 
through a slough, started many coots, or mud-hens as 
they are called here. One flew high, and a hawk struck 
him in mid air with such force as to bring him down as if 
he had received a charge fromagun. The hawk made 
two attempts to secure his game while falling, but my 
being so close frightened him from. his prize, I cannot 
find the scientific name of the hawk. Do you think this 
an accident or an attempt to secure food?—P., 8. 


TARANTULAS are sometimes imported with bananas. A 
correspondent, C. L. P., writes from New Bedford; ‘In 
a car load of bananas that came to this city recently from 
the Isthmus, I discovered a tarantula on one of the 
bunches. He was covered with fine, light-brown hair, 
and when his legs were spread out he covered over a space 
as large as a saucer. He was quite sayage, trying to bite 
a stick held near him, and always facing it when moved 
around him. J captured him and he is now preserved in 
alcohol,” 


A CARIBOU IN THE ADIRONDACKS.—The animal killed 
near Long Lake in the Adirondackssome months ago and 
reported to have been an elk, was, we are now told, a 
caribou, one of two which had been kept in confinement, 
Its mate died and the caribou was turned loose and killed 
afterward as noted, 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Smpr, 2, 1886, 


TWO INDIAN BIRD STORIES. 


HE Indians of course are close students of nature. In 
their own way they can tell why and how the moun- 
tains and prairies, the rivers, lakes and forest were formed, 
and it is most interesting to listen to their account of the 
cosmogony. Many and strange are their stories of ani- 
mal life, I heard yesterday two stories which may inter- 
est some of your readers. They were told me by a very 
old man who is blind and feeble, but whose memory seems 
to be as active as ever. I give you the stories in his own 
words as nearly as I can translate them: 


I. 


“IT was a young man, and I sat beneath the trees making 
arrows. I heard above a Redhead (red-headed wood- 
ecker) much crying. ‘Why cry much,’ I thought and 
ooking much Isaw. Ifound why cried that little bird. 
Now! a great branch had split and the end on the ground 
laid. Near where the split, was hole. H’ya! there Red- 
head's home. There her children, H’ya! much. to be 
feared was he who was crawling to her home. A snake 
was crawling there to steal and eat her children. That 
why Redhead much ery. Then fly away Redhead and 
tell husband come quick. Then both come back, and fly- 
ing much, try to hit snake. Soon husband strike snake 
thro’ head and bill stick in wood. Make wings moye to 
stay there all time bill, so bill notcome out. Snake make 
his body go one way, another way. Can't move his head. 
Soon bird pull out bill, snake to ground fall, soon die. I 
pick himup, hole thro’ head. H’ya! Very strong Red- 
head, J making arrows under trees, all this I saw and I 
know this, how strong is Redhead.” 
Il, 


“Now, I hunted in the mountains and on a cliff I saw 
many swallow nests, and many swallows flying about 
crying. I thought, because afraid of me cry those little 
birds. No! Close by on shelf, a big rattlesnake crawling 
to steal those swallow children. Then fly away all swal- 
lows, go and tell Black-greasy-wings* about snake. Come 
quick back and bring Black-greasy-wings. He see snake 
and fly very high, then fly falling down (swooping down), 
catch snake. H'ya! Very smart Black-greasy-wings. 
One claw stick in top of head, one claw under. Not open 
mouth snake, can’t bite. No die Black-greasy-wings, 
Fly very, very high, thenletsnake go. Fallonrocks snake, 
all mashed and dead. Then Black-greasy-wings take 
snake to feed his children.” J. W. SCHULTZ. 

Pime@an, Mont., Aug. 9. 

+“ Black-greasy-wings” is the Blackfoot name for one of the 
large varieties of hawks. Just which one I am unable to find out. 


PUGET SOUND COUGARS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Your correspondent writing from Fort Keogh, Montana, 
refers to what is commonly called in that Territory the 
mountain lion, and adds that these animals should be 
more correctly termed pumas, catamounts or American 
panthers, Presuming upon the description given by your 
correspondent, their habits, methods of attacks, etc., they 
are evidently the same animal that-in the Puget Sound 
country we call the cougar (felts concolor), differing from 
the jaguar Oe oned) not so much in its habits as in its 
color, the latter being spotted similar to the leopard. 
Why these animals should be called mountain lions is 
beyond my ‘‘ken.” In the forests of Puget Sound they 
are quite numerous, but are seldom, if ever, met with in 
the mountains. Neither should they be termed American 
panther, The latter are more slender and agile than the 
cougar, The strength of these animals is simply wonder- 
ful, and I have often thought that if they could only 
appreciate the immense strength with which they are 
endowed, they would indeed assume absolute jurisdiction 
over the forests. All other animals would be at their 
merey, including the black bear, and eyen the brown 
cinnamon bear. To illustrate the enormous strength of 
these animals, I will give an incident that occurred in 
this county a few weeks ago. On the farm of Mr. John 
Peterson, one mile north of Nooksack Crossing, two cou- 
gars attacked and killed a cow weighing over 700lbs., and 


dragged the carcass of the animal a distance of 500yds., | 


over fallen trees, logs and underbrush—a task that would 
have required a considerable effort on the part of a good 
yoke of cattle, One of the animals was subsequently 
killed, and measured over 11ft. in length. So much for 
their strength, 

Aside from the warfare waged upon deer, cattle, sheep, 
colts and hogs, the cougar is not, asa general thing, an 
aggressive animal; in fact, they are cowardly. Only a 
very few instances are on record wherethey have, with- 
out provocation, made an attack. One instance occurred 
in this county last year, A Swede, living in the north 
part of the county, while engaged spading his garden 
plot, was attacked in midday. The cougar sprang sud- 
denly from the brush, but missed his victim and fell a 
few feet beyond. The cougar turned immediately, and 
while crouching for the second spring the man, with 
remarkable forethought, suddenly raised the spade above 
his head and with one powerful and well-directed blow 
struck the cougar full and fair across the temples with 
the blunt edge of the descending spade, crushing the head 
and skull, and fertilizing several square yards of his gar- 
den plat with surplus cougar brains. It is reasonable to 
presume that had the Swede simply inflicted a light 
wound instead of killing the animal instantly, there 
would haye been at least one case on record where an 
affirmative reply could have been made to the first and 


apparently most important inquiry on the part of tender-. 


feet, “Do cougars ever kill people?’ On refiection, how- 
ever, I will state that this question can be answered in the 
affirmative. Down in the Chehalis Valley, this Territory, 
about five years ago, a little schoolgirl, seven years of age, 
while enjoying an innocent childish romp with her play- 
mates, was suddenly attacked and carried away by a 
cougar. The animal, with the little child firmly grasped 
within its powerful jaws, sprang nimbly over a tall stake- 
and-rider-fence that skirted the woods near the school 
house. The terrible news was spread from clearing to 
clearing, and a small army of men were soon in pursuit. 
Before dark the cougar had been captured and killed, but 
not until it had devoured its innocent little victim. 
Should any of the readers of the FOREST AND STREAM 
visit Whatcom—and if they knew what grand opportuni- 
ties were here presented for hunting, fishing, boating, 
etc., they would all come—tI will be pleased to show them 
a fair specimen of a yearling cougar which I had stuffed 


and prepared by my taxidermist friend, John Y. Collins, 
and keep on exhibition in my office, This animal, while 
less than a year old, measured 8ft. from tip to tip, and 
had killed a valuable yearling colt the day before it was 
captured. By the way of parenthesis, I will say that it 
was not the writer hereof that killed that cougar. 
Strychnine did the business, I have never yet endeayored. 
to obtain notoriety as an annihilator of cougars, however 
much I may desire to have them exterminated. They 
destroy more deer annually than the market-hunters, and 
this is putting it pretty strong. The pronunciation of 
cougar is k66'gar, not cow-ger, as Sometimes pronounced 
by tenderfeet. Wixi D. JENKINS. 

WaHatrcom, Washington Territory, July 30. 

[The animal variously called cougar, puma, mountain 
lion, panther and catamount, is Felis concolor. There is 
but one species known and it ranges over the whole of 
the Western continent. Itis the same whether found in 
the forests of the Adirondacks or of Washington Terri- 
tory, in the fastnesses of the Rocky Mountains or of the 
Patagonian Andes, ] 


THE HABITAT OF THE QUAIL, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Thanking you for your answer in issue of Aug. 5 to my 
inquiry, I would say that I believe your answer may be 
justified by good authorities, still, as American ornitho- 
logy south of the United States has as yet received but 
limited attention, and its classification and nomenclature 
consequently imperfect, I desire to attract more attention 
to this subject in your columns from competent men, who 
may have enjoyed opportunities for observation of it. 
My own acquaintance with: ornithology being limited to 
the elements usually possessed by most Americans of 
some general culture, I am not to be considered a 
reliable observer, and with this caution prefixed I am in- 
clined to give the genus Ortyx a wider range than that 
assigned in your answer, In fact, Coues (page 591), 
while as usual assigning but one species to the genus, 
admits of four varieties, among which he mentions O, 
cubanensis, and my own observation leads me to suspect 
than when Central and South American ornithology 
receives more scientific treatment, the range of Ortya will 
be found to extend much further southward, In Cuba 
we have one or more species that might be assigned to the 
genus Lophortyx, although its crest is far more like the 
erosbeak’s or of Corvus cristatus than like that of L. cali- 
fornica or L, gambeli, but the species most numerous in 
Cuba is nearly identical in its markings, habits, general 
appearance and deportment with Ortyx virginiana, possi- 
bly a trifle smaller in size and certainly somewhat darker 
in coloration, although not nearly so much varied in this 
respect as is the genus Homo, while its markings and 
general appearance are clearly differentiated from all the 
other genera, of odontophorine. 

Morphological classification may be fairly considered as 
still in its tentative stage of development, and when it is 
crystallized into a more permanent state may we not pre- 
sume to expect the designations of the genus Ortyx may 
be extended and that of the sub-family edontophorine 
restricted to such collectivities as these words more 
nearly describe? 

With regard to its etymology, Ortyx would better 
describe the sub-family than does its present designation, 
and such use of the word would perhaps be more appro- 
priate that is its application to a single genus. This is no 
doubt the consideration that induced the Ornithological 
Union to substitute Colinus for Ortya as the name of this 
genus, If I were inclined to hazard a suggestion in this 
respect it would be the substitution of Oriya for odonto- 
phorine as the name of the sub-family. NEMO. 

HABANA, Aug. 15, 


THE AUDUBON SOCIETY. 


eee membership roll of the AUDUBON SOCIETY is 

steadily increasing, there being now on the muster 
roll more than 11,500 names. Each local membership is 
doing work in its own way, as best suited to its surround- 
ings and special conditions, and the particular evil it has 
to cope with, 


The Natural Science Association of Staten Island, New 
York, has successfully engaged in AUDUBON SocrmTy 
work, and the membership is growing. From the July 
circular issued by the Association we quote: 

‘‘As a beginning, in order to carry out, if possible, the 
spirit of the above resolution, personal letters were sent 
to a few prominent citizens who it was hoped might be 
interested in the subject. The answer was in general 
very encouraging as the following willshow: Wurst New 
BRIGHTON, STATEN ISLAND, N. Y., May 3, 1886.—My Dear 
Sir: Iam very glad to hear that your Association, which 
has been already of great benefit tothe Island, will join 
the crusade for the rescue of the birds from the hand of 
the spoiler. If any community should be resolved to pro- 
tect the birds it is a rural neighborhood like ours, which 
the birds fill with constant music and cheer. To kill our 
bright and melodious little citizens of the air and trees in 
order to wear their dead bodies for ornaments is an act 
worthy of barbarians. But it will not be encouraged by 
American women when they once consider its cruelty, and 
the carelessness of life which it produces among idle boys. 
Tam sure that this community will gladly support your 
good work. Very truly yours, GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS. 

“Tenorance of the subject on the part of many, total 
depravity or cruelty by others, and apathy in regard to 
the entire matter by the public in general, are undoubt- 
edly the causes that have contributed to the lamentable 
results which every lover of bird-life has regretted and 
waxed indignant over for years past. That the ladies of 
our own community need educating and enlightening is 
apparent enough when any one interested in the subject 
cares to observe and note the large number of birds or 
parts of birds that they use for personal ornamentation, 
especially on hats. During the present season several 
have attracted particular attention by reasous of their dis- 
play of victims. One for instance being composed 
entirely of a pavement of swamp sparrow heads, some 
thirty birds having been sacrificed for this one article of 
head gear. Another shows a mass of dismembered terns, 
the different parts representing together at least ten birds. 
A buneh of sandpipers, perhaps half a dozen in number, 
“ornaments” a third. Swallows have lately become a 
fashion, and several hats may now be seen in which 
these are the distinguishing features. Besides the in- 
direct cruelty for which our women are so thoughtlessly 


‘purest models. 


responsible, there has been and is now an immense 
amount of wanton destruction and slaughter by depraved 
men and boys, to whom everything with feathers is a tar- 
get at which to shoot, or any nest an object for spoliation. 
Most of these persons are residents, but a large number 
are pot-hunters and skin and egg collectors from the 
neighboring cities. These latter are more numerous than 
most people think, and at times their tracks can be traced 
through our woods by the broken bushes, robbed nests and 
marks of climbing-irons on the trees, The trapping of 
birds is done openly, without any attempt at concealment, 
although this and the other methods of destroying our 
birds are in violation of law. There is no doubt that the 
indifference of women to the cruelty and: suffering oc- 
casioned by the fashion of wearing dead birds is a direct 
encouragement to many who are naturally depraved and 
desire an excuse for their actions.” The AUDUBON 
SocinTy branch is in charge of Mr. Arthur Hollick, Cor- 
responding Secretary, New Brighton. 


CaN Birps Count Tum Haes?—Hditor Forest and 
Stream; I have just read Sir John Lubbock’s paper on 
“The Intelligence of the Dog,” in your issue of Aug. 5, 
and note what he says in regard to birds and their eggs. 
I would like to give an instancethat came under my 
observation. About the 15th of June Iwas passing through 
a piece of woods when I ‘noticed a pair of oven birds 
(Seturus aurocapillus) and came to the conclusion that 
they had a brood of young close by, and I began looking 
about for the nest, On turning around I saw an egg on 
the ground, which I picked up. My first thought was 
that it was an egg of thered-eyed vireo, and [commenced 
looking above my head for the nest, at the same time 
wondering how it could have GPR from the nest with- 
out breaking. I had never seen the eggs of the oven bird, 
but on taking a second look at the egg in my hand I saw 
that it was not a vireo egg, and thought possibly it might 
be that of the oven bird. On looking under a tuft of 
grass at my feet, and within six inches of where I had 
found the egg, I discovered an oven bird’s nest containing 
four young birds ready to leave the nest, I saw that one 
of them was larger than the others and of different color, 
and I concluded it was the vagabond cowbird (M. ater). 
As I took it out the three other young left the nest. I 
gave the vagabond a toss in the air, and caught the others 
and put them back in the nest, which they immediately 
left again, and again I put them back, and after holding 
my hand in front of the nest a moment they concluded to 
remain there. Now the query is, after the cowbird egg 
was deposited, did the oven birds know that there was 
more than their complement of eggs and remove one, and 
that one their own, because they could not distinguish 
the difference in color and size? Could they count?—J. L. 
Davison (Lockport, Aug, 18). 


Game Bag and Gun. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


WON AND LOST. 


URING the terrible times of the civil war a kind for- 
tune cast my lot temporarily in Northwest Louisi- 

ana, at that time almost a paradise for a sportsman. One 
could find here, in juxtaposition, what I have never seen 
or heard of in any other country—the highest deyelop- 
ment of civilized society, the very créme de la créme of © 
the old Southern planter hfe, with an abundance of game 
almost in sight of the doors of aristocratic homes. Bossier 
Point, formed by the angle of land, a part of Bossier Par- 
ish, lying between Lake Bisteneau on the east and Red 
River on the south and west, was far-famed for the beauty 
and accomplishments of her women and the wealth, cul- 
ture and intelligence of her men, Here Southern hospi- 
tality found its highest expression. Her Hodges, her 
Bryans, her Hamiltons, her Burnses, her Skannals, her 
Nottinghams, her Maples, and others, formed here a soci- 
ety that gave to social life and character its noblest and 
The forests around these homes were 
bountifully supplied with deer and wild turkeys; while, in 
season, Lake Bisteneau fairly swarmed with ducks, geese 
and brant, with an occasional swan. They were; how- 
ever, comparatively undisturbed, Breechloaders were 
unknown, and ammunition was scarce enough to make a 
pound of powder worth about as much as a bale of cotton. 


‘Every white man subject to military duty was in the 
‘army, and there was no need of laws for game protection, 


Being incapacitated for military duty by the loss of an 
arm, your correspondent, because he could shoot a gun, 
was nevertheless conscripted by the military authorities 
at Shreveport; but at the request of the citizens of Bos- 
sier Point, and yery much to his own gratification, was 
detailed as a teacher for their children. While perform- 
ing this singular and eomparatively delightful ‘‘military 
service,” I oceupied my spare time in waging war upon 
the peaceful denizens of the forest, causing many a proud 
and antlered buck and gobbling turkey cock to bite the 
dust. A box of the cheapest grade of caps or a pound of 
powder was worth the tuition of a boy studying the lan- 
guages for an entire session, and you can readily under- 
stand that I did not indulge, to any great extent, in tar- 
get practice. E ei 

Dr. Patillo, at that time the leading physician of the 
beautiful little town of Minden, was one of the most gen- 
ial of men and a devoted lover of dogs and guns. It was 
his custom about once a week during hunting season, to 


‘get together a party of gentlemen and go out afew miles 


from the town on a drive for deer. These occasions were 
always greatly enjoyed by those who were fortunate 
enough to be members of the party. Happening on one 
occasion to be on a visit to friends in Minden, the doctor 


pleasantly bantered me for a hunt, saying he had heard I 


had been ‘‘crippling up some deer” down in the country 
where I was staying, and he wanted me to go along with 
his party and let them show me how to killa deer. I re- 
plied that it would give me great pleasure to learn the 
art, and that I would consider myself most fortunate in 
having an opportunity to learn from one so well qualified 
to teach me, Accordingly a hunt was arranged for the 
next day. The doctor kindly borrowed for me a gun and 
loaded it im the most approved style. Early the next 
morning the musical notes of the hunters’ horns sounded 
the signal for the meet, and soon five mounted huntsmen 
responded, and in the midst of the baying hounds, more 


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105 


ager than their masters for the chase, we seb out for the 
haunts of the game. _ a 
There happened'to be at this time visiting Dr, P, one 
the loveliest of the beautiful daughters of Bossier 
Point. Lieut, M., a handsome and dashing young officer 
of the Army, was also making his headquarters there, 
and was one of the hunting party for the day. I was 
_ young myself, then, and the beautiful vision of the fair 
young girl as she came out upon the balcony to bid us off 
to the chase, holding aloft in her hand a prize for the 
successful hunter, sent a thrill through my veins that 
made me resolve to be no laggard in the hunt, and to 
make the gay lieutenant look well to his honors if he 
won them that day. ‘ 

A wonderful amount of skill can be acquired in deer 
hunting; either in driving with dogs or in stalking in the 
still-hunt, To acquire this skill one must study closely the 
habits of the deer. In deer driving it is customary to 
place the standers at certain stations known as stands, 
where the deer, fleemg before the hounds, are supposed 
to pass. The driver goes through the forest with the 
hounds to start the deer. It is a little singular that all 
the deer in a given forest haye- pretty much the same 
runs which they follow:when, puessed,.and by observing 
the runs an old. hunter will inmaishort ‘time discover the 
best stands. I speak of course of open forests where they 
are not hemmed in by fences or other obstructions. An 
experienced hunter, in a forest where he has never been 
nefore, ill often detect the deer stands by a close obsery- 
ance of the topography of the country and of the forest 
growth. A caretul study of these will give a hunter a 
very decided advantage in hunting deer. 

Arriying at our hunting grounds a few miles from the 
town, where the unbroken forest stretched away for many 

miles, the standers were placed and the drive began. 
Through courtesy, in the first drive, they gave to me 
choice of stands, the others making the choice for me as I 
had never hunted there before. In the distance I could 
occasionally hear the shout of the driver urging on his 
dogs. Hark! the horn-like, musical note of a hound far 
away inthe forest. There, another joins in the distant 
ery, They have struck a cold trail, and patiently they 
work it up. One after another, as the scent ae warmier 
‘the other dogs join in the chorus. The blood begins to 
‘tingle in my veins. I look at my gun to see that all is 
‘vight. Nearer and more distinct, and at shorter intervals, 
come floating on the air distinct notes of the hounds. 

Listen! there is a crash of sounds. Every dog’s throat 
gives tongue at once. The deer is up and on they come. 
earer and nearer, louder. and louder. Carefully both 
barrels of my gun are cocked, and with eager eyes I scan 
the forest in the direction of the dogs. But, listen, they 

have changed their course. Steadily the sounds grow 
fainter until scarcely audible. Bang! bang! come the 
reports of two shots from deep in the forest. The driver 
as mtercepted the deer and perhaps killed it. At any rate 
“my chances are gone, The smile of beauty will not 

be for me on our return, Hist! I hear the distant 
motes of a hound returning. Nearer and nearer he comes. 

Now he is joined by another. I may yet get a chance, 

Alas! they are turning tothe right. Lieutenant M. occu- 

pies that stand. On, on they come. Now I listen, ex- 
_ pecting every moment to hear the lieutenant’s gun sound 
the death knell of the buck. There, they turn. Again 
they bear off into the depths of the forest and all is still, 
save the occasional howling of a straggling hound thrown 
out of the chase. This time the buck has gone to the 
bayou and taken to the water, where he is safe. No, 
they have turned again. I hear the distant notes of the 
pack. There, another gun; but they do not stop. The 
dogs are badly scattered now, and only two or three are 
in the chase, but on they come. They are half a mile 
away, butthis time coming straight for my stand. A 
chilly sensation creeps over me, but the “buck ague” 
‘never made me miss a deer. Again I cock my gun. Ah, 
look—what a beautiful sight. He is a long way ahead of 
the dogs and makes his leaps most gracefully. See how 
he waves his plumed tail aloft. Now he stops, and with 
head and ears erect, listens to the dogs. A few more 
bounds and he is in range of my gun, My finger is on 
the trigger. A puff of smoke, a rmging report, and the 
buck plunges headlong to the ground. In a moment he 
is up again and bounding away. Another report, and he 
falls to rise no more. Three clear, distinct blasts from 
my horn announce the death of the deer and summon 
the other hunters to my aid. 

It is yet not past midday, and another drive is proposed 
in a different direction. The proposition is eagerly sec- 
ended, The sight of the buck has quickened the ambition 
of the hunters. The dogs are rested fora while and fed 
lightly on some of the offal of the deer, and are eager for 
another chase, The doctor knows another good drive a 
ee away, and off we start through the woods to reach 
the stand. <A jolly crowd we were. Elated with the suc- 


buck stealthily made his way through the thick brush, 
fifty yards away. I raised my gun to fire. 


the bushes. He was too late, 
gun startled the echoes around, and as the smoke cleared 
away the old buck lay where he had fallen in his tracks. 


handsome young lieutenant, I concluded to pay my re- 


upon the balcony of the Doctor’s residence that morning, 
had bidden us contest for the honors of the hunt. 


had won the prize in the hunt, and that the shorter my 
visit the more it would be appreciated just then. 
evident that the young lieutenant had the inside track 
and a dozen of lengths the lead in that race. 
The doctor had taught the wrong man how to kill deer, 
NASHVILLE, Tenn, H, BE, Jonns. 


THE QUAILS OF CALIFORNIA. 


oe Pinectine Sle Cal., Aug. 21.—Kditor Forest and 
kJ Stream: Your correspondent, ‘A.,” writing under 
date of July 6, discourses quite intelligently upon the 
California quail—more so than most writers that have 
essayed to picture the merits and demerits of our chief 
game bird. And yet there are some points in his article 
that do not quite tally with the experience of those who 
have had much to do with these birds of late years. The 
locality in which ‘‘A.” speaks of having hunted (El Dor- 
ado county) adjoins this county of Sacramento, and much 
of the hunting that we of this place enjoy is among the 
foothills of El Dorado, “A,” says: “The best sport I 
could get was to find a locality where the chapparal was 
not more than breast high, and it was generally so thick 
as to preclude seeing the dog or ground ten feet away, 
and by working the dog carefully within short range, 
shoot the birds raised within shooting distance; and they 
generally got up 25 or 30yds. away. * * * The dog 
was indispensable as a retriever, so thick was the cover,” 
ete. 

Now, while “A.” may have enjoyed much experience 
among California quail in the days of which he writes, it 
seems to me that he failed to ‘‘catch on” to the true 
method of hunting these birds. For my part, I never 
knew anybody to enter a chapparal thicket in pursuit of 
quail, except as a last resort in order to get meat. The 
proper thing to dois to avoid these thickets altogether, 
and seek the birds in more open places. It is true that 
our quail have a great liking for the brush, but it is also 
true that they are to be found in comparatively open 
ground, seldom in cornfields or stubblefields, but on 
sparsely wooded slopes and low ridges where there may 
be sufficient grass and rocks to afford cover for hiding. 
And as to their rising 25 to 80yds. away, my experience 
has been that this occurs rarely after the birds haye once 
been flushed and scattered. Usually they flush rather 
wild at first, but after a few shots are fired they lie very 
close. As to hunting these birds (or any other quail) with- 
out a dog to find and point them, I am at a loss to under- 
stand how anybody can find much sport in it. True, I 
used to do it myself, long years ago, when I was only too 
glad to get off the ranch with a shotgun in my hands, and 
had no idea how much of the true inwardness of sports- 
manship depended upon the companionship and assist- 
ance of a good setter or pointer. any and many a mile 
I might have been saved in a day’s hunting had I 
known the value of a good dog and been able to get 
hold of one. But, ‘‘where ignorance is bliss,” etc., and 
so I went along in those callow days just as a good many 
others are going along to-day, having my own kind of 
fun, and learning in a simple manner from year to year 
something of the arts that so elevate field sports as to 
enchain the passions of men, even unto the time that 
life’s journey nears its end. We used to have anold ranch 
dog, whose chief duty was to catch and hold pigs 
occasionally. There was a little bull in him, but the rest 
was, I think, just dog, and a very common articleat that. 
He liked the fun of chasing hares, and hence was always 
ready to follow anybody going out witha gun. Havin 
seen men from town accompanied by dogs while hunting, 
I soon began to think it the proper thine. for some unex- 
plained reason. So I got to taking our old dog out into 
the hills with me, and felt as big as the biggest toad in 
the puddle, albeit neither the dog nor myself, nor any- 
body else that saw us, ever discovered the utility of the 
combination. And so, even to to-day, we find men going 
out in search of game accompanied by dogs of all kinds 
and conditions, and lots of them have no more idea than 
their four-footed companions where to look for quail nor 
how to hunt them if they should find them. T donot mean 
that ‘‘A.” is of this class, for in the country he refers to 
there is much of this chapparal ground, and he may have 
been compelled to do most of his hunting on it. But, 
while none of us contend that our quails furnish as 
agreeable sport as do their Eastern cousins, they often 
come very near it, and a good dog can beused to excellent 
advantage in hunting them. 

Tusedto have (ten years ago) a native Irish-Gordon dog 
that did excellent work on quail. I once had shooting 
over more than thirty square points on single birds be- 
longing to two coyeys within the space of an hour.and a 
half. And it is my recollection that not a bird was flushed 
during that time by the popote of the gun. They lay so 
close that the dog frequently pointed birds while return- 
ing with one in his mouth. Notwithstanding his obscure 
lineage that dog had more real merit than some of the 
finest blooded ones of to-day. Had he been trained not 
to break shot (which was about his only weakness) I be- 
lieve he could not have been beaten by any of our field 
trial winners of the present time. I have experimented 
with many others since then; indeed I have spent all my 
spare time in trying to develop something in the dog line, 
but with poor success. The last one had a pedigree; also 
a blue belton body and stylish tail (I believe itis called 
“stern” nowadays). I got along with him so nicely in the 
yard for eleyen months that’ I was sure he would just para- 
yze the whole of that year’s dog crop, He was honored 
by having his name printed in the list of field trial entries 


It had become a habit with me to observe carefully 
when in the woods the conformation of the ground and 
the nature of the forest growth as indicating the runs of 
deer, and I considered myself something of an adept in 
locating the best deer stands in woods where I had never 
been before. After riding perhaps half or three-quarters 
of a mile, we came to a place unnoticed by the others, at 
which I called a halt. Making some inquiries as to the 
distance to the stand to which we were going, and the 
direction from which the drive was to be made, I asked 
permission to. be allowed to take my stand where we then 
were, The doctor was disposed to ridicule me at first, 
and said no deer ever came there. Another of the hunt- 
rs spoke up, however, and told him he was mistaken 
about that, though it had never been regarded as a stand, 
Ttold him I would make it my stand and take my chances 
at it, with their permission. Leaving me, the others went 
on to their places. I had,at any rate, relieved them from 
any obligations of courtesy to give me the best stand the 
second time. I hitched my horse out of sight in the 
mshes and selected a position from which I could com- 
hand the best view, and awaited developments. In half 
m hour I could hear the dogs trailing in the distance. It 
vas late in the day and the track was cold. By degrees 
xy worked the trail along until they came to where 
ome of the hunters were standing, and I heard the signal 
en for the close of the hunt and the standers were en- 
oring to stop the dogs. Just then, looking in that 
action, I discovered the branching antlers of a cunning 
buck, as he raised them above the bushes, coming 


directly toward me. Slipping out of the drive, im an in- 
stant my gun was cocked and ready for action. The old 


now and then turning his head to listen, until he emerged. 
into the open place I had selected for my stand, scarcely 
The quick 
eye of the wary old fellow caught sight: of the motion and 
he fell back on his haunches, preparatory for a bound into 
The ringing peal of my 


That evening, after tea, feeling somewhat elated over 
my success, and somewhat disposed to triumph over the 
spects to the beautiful belle of Bossier, who, standing 

Alas! I found my rival ahead of me, and on entering 
the parlor where they were seated in cosy chat, I soon 
became conscious of such an all-pervading sense of un- 
welcome interruption that I concluded the wrong man 


It was 


‘regard with some incredulity 


He was to be the Derby winner, sure. While exercising 
him in the park, and when he would be running like a 
race horse, | would whistle; lie would lools and as soon as 
Iraised my arm down he would go like a shot, flat wpon 
the ground, Promenaders would stop and admire him, 
then compliment his happy handler, 

Well, the anxious opening day of the season came. A 
friend and myself hired a vehicle and team for three days 
and went to the neighboring foothills. I shot a quailand 
my canine hopeful came near stepping on ib, but shied off 
so as not to injure it. I picked the bird up, called in the 
Derby winner, and placed the bird to his nose. He held 
his breath and turned his head aside. I placed it against 
his nose again, and he turned his head mournfully to the 
other side. I became sick and wanted to go home at 
once, but my companion was having too much pleasure 
with his excellent pointer, and I thought I’d give the 
dog another chance, The same thing was repeated again 
and again, and the next day I made a present of the igno- 
minious failure to a ranchman. I told him I was wealthy, 
that I had a large kennel of sporting dogs, and seldom 
shot over the same one twice, He accepted the prize 
with thanks, and I went into his vineyard and ate thirty 
cents worth of grapes (I was just twenty-nine cents and 
nine mills ahead on the transaction). That was nearly a 
year ago, A few months since the beautiful blue belton 
came to town and made his headquarters at a brewery. 
The proprietor of the brewery has (I am told) been kind 
to him, and proudly exhibits to his friends his thorough- 
bred “‘Lew Allen” bird dog. Well, that dog’s successor is 
now a year old, and in six weeks I shall know whether or 
not this year’s labors have also been spent in vain, I have 
no fear, however. I tried the pup one day on quail—the 
last of February—when he was six months old, and he 
pointed, ranged and retrieved like a veteran. I have 
strong hopes that the blood of old Sancho and Bow will 
not have been united in yain. 

But I have wandered far away from the thread of my 
subject. ‘‘A.” spoke of the difficulty of bagging the Cal- 
ifornia quail, and questions the value of a good dog in | 
hunting them, As to the latter, I notice—by again refer- 
ring to his letter—that he admits having occasionally had 
brief spells of pleasant shooting, in tolerably open ground, 
over an old English pointer. He, however, seems to. 

reports of persons bagging 
as high as fifty quail per day. q have known scores of 
men to bag that many birds in a day’s shooting, and I 
have the record of a part of two months’ shooting (Novem- 
ber and December) done by three young men of this 
county a few seasons ago. They are brothers, and hunt. 
together a great deal. Their favorite ground has been 
along the Cosumnes River, they going to and from the 
ground (eight miles) each day. 

In November the young men hunted on twenty-one 
days. The highest daily scores, respectively, 97, 67 and 
62; the lowest, 31, 31 and 28; averages, 55, 49 and 46; total 
number of birds bagged, 2,965, In December a fourth 
brother took a hand, and they hunted sixteen days. The 
highes individual scores were 81, 66, 64 and 49; the lowest 
were do, 22, 15 and 12; averages, 664, 49, 40 and 25; total 
bag of four men in sixteen days, 2,480, or 5,445 birds 
killed in thirty-seven days. 

It is my impression that some of the shooters used dogs, 
and I am pretty certain that muzzleloaders prevailed. 
Happening to have these figures, I give them here to show 
what can be done among our birds by good shots, Such 
wholesale slaughter is, however, to be deprecated, and I 
trust that neither the same parties nor any others will 
hereafter strive to attain notoriety of this kind. 

I don’t think—as ‘*‘A,” facetiously remarks may be the 
case—that our quails have been instructed in the art of 
behaving more decently when gentlemen are afield, nor 
that they are at all better inclined than they ever were; 
but I do think that men are getting to better understand 
their peculiarities, and above all are looking more and 
more to the intelligence and training of well-bred dogs as 
a necessary adjunct of successful quail shooting, here as 
well as elswhere. , 

We expect to hold our field trials this year among the. 
clover-fields of Fresno county, where it is said birds are 
plentiful and lie well to the dog. If “A.” ever returns to 
these parts, I believe he will find that—if the birds have 
not become better educated—the sportsmen have, in some 
respects at least. N. EH, W 


ALBINO BUFFALO.—A press yarn from Chicago re- 
ports: From Lander, Wyoming Territory, to-day comes 
a story which is of curious interest to the sporting com- 


S|munity, It is to the effect that John Gaylor, a well-known 


hunter and trapper of the Wind Mountains, has slain a 
white buffalo bull or one so gray that it can very easily be 
called white. Jack secured his game about two weeks 
ago while on an elk hunt in ‘the recesses of the Wind 
Mountains. By the merest accident he stumbled upon a 
small but deep basin, one of the most hidden of haunts. — 
In this he found the gray or white buffalo. When the 
hunter came to examine his prize he found that it bore 
all the marks of very old age. The horns were worn down 
to the skull and presented the appearance of bald, smooth. 
spots on the head rather than the natural projection. The 
teeth were few and fragmentary, and were almost even 
with the jawbones. Though living in the midst of the 
richest and most succulent grasses and herbs, the patri- 
arch hoar and gray was very poor in flesh. The appear- 
ance of the basin indicated beyond doubt that the bull. 
had in that one spot seen many a summer's sun and mary 
a winter's storm. In the course of nature his race was 
about run, and the snow of the coming winter would have 
covered his age-worn carcass. Many hunters think that 
the trusty rifle of ‘‘Hunter Jack” has slain the famous , 
white buffalo of Shoshone and Arapahoe Indian tradition, 
and that the tradition has thus been proved a fact, 


CAMPING QUERIES AND SUGGESTIONS.—Pittsburgh, Pa. 
—iditor Forest and Stream: In “Woodcraft,” “Ness- 
muk” advises an open fire in front of the shanty tent. 
How does he manage to keep the firé from being drowned 
in the. frequent rains that occur?’ How can one cook on 
such fires in the wet? Why does not some one put on the 
market a small silk tent and hammock of compact and 
light texture? It would not be such an incumberance as 
those now in use. I have slept on a hammock made of 
barrel staves and covered with awning cloth, by securing 
between trees. Such a hammock is quite comfortable and 
effectually safe from reptiles; but the bulkiness is against | 
its use. My outfit with gun, blanket and week's ration 
Welehs SOON allowing 20lbs. for gun, food and ammuni- 

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RIFLED CHOKEBORES. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

My attention has just been called to a letter from New 
Orleans, in which your correspondent, misled by a simi- 
larity in name, confounds the invention, of which you 
published a description on the 5th inst., with the choke 
Tifling of M. Henry Pieper. of Liege; and thereupon, off- 
hand, declares the device to be an old one, and one, too, 
to which I have no right or title. He evidently does not 
know in what Mr. Pieper’s ‘‘choke rifling” consists, or has 
not intelligently read the somewhat brief description I 
gave of my own, 

Mr. Pieper wishing to be able to fire a round ball from 
barrels which would also act somewhat in the same man- 
ner as chokebores, properly so called, and not being 
aware at the time that a bullet could be fired safely from 
a barrel contracted in diameter at the muzzle, formed on 
the interior of a true eylinder-bored barrel a series of 
straight ribs extending its whole length, between which 
the spaces were contracted near the muzzle of the gun, 
thereby diminishing the area of the barrel at that point 
without decreasing its diameter. Such barrels were then 
grooved without being, properly speaking, rifled in the 
ordinary acceptation of the word. They carry small shot 
very well, and also carry a round bullet with fair accur- 
acy for short distances; but of course impart to it no ro- 
tation whatever, and are incapable of firing a conical ball, 
for which, indeed, they were never intended. Iam well 
acquainted with Mr. Henry Pieper, who makes a very 
admirable gun, and have frequently handled and shot 
with the barrels in question, both at Liege and in this 
country; and was familiar with them before making the 
invention which, to avoid reference, I will describe 
shortly once more. 

My rified choke consists in a barrel which, up to within 
about two inches of the muzzle, is an ordinary cylinder. 
Next comes a true cone, diminishing the diameter by 
about #in., and again a cylinder 4in, less in diame- 
ter than the main portion of the bore. In this short cyl- 
inder grooves are formed having the requisite degree of 
twist, and these grooves, being less than ;1n. in depth, 
necessarily die away in the cone before arriving at the 
larger cylinder of the bore. Thus, as I said before, the 
shot receive their modified direction before arriving at 
the grooves at all and are therefore not affected by them. 
The conical ball, however, is forced to enter them, re- 
ceives at the last moment the necessary amount of rota- 
tion and makes very good shooting. 

lf your correspondent can see any similarity of princi- 
ple between these two inventions, I shall be glad to learn 
what it is. 

For the correctness of my definition of the Pieper choke 
rifling, I will also refer to Messrs. Schoverling, Daly & 
Gales, of New York, with every assurance that they will 
indorse my statement regarding it; and when your cor- 
respondent has satisfied himself on these points, I shall 
trust to his fairness to acknowledge that in contesting my 


right to the honor he speaks of, he has been misled by a- 


mere similarity of name. GEO, VY. FosBery, Lient.-Col. 


NEW ENGLAND GAME. 


EFORE these lines reach the eye of the reader of the 
FOREST AND STREAM the open season for game birds 
in the most of the New England States will have begun. 
In Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont the open season 
on grouse, the principal game bird of those States, begins 
Sept. 1, while in Massachusetts, by act of the last Legis- 
lature, it was put off to Sept. 15. This was done chiefly 
through the influence of the Fish and Game Protective 
Association of this State, because its best informed mem- 
bers believed that under the existing laws the ruffed 
erouse was tending toward extinction, It was deemed 
best to extend the close season, if possible, and since the 
market influence was not brought to bear very strongly 
in that direction, the bill passed. It will tend to keep 
ruffed grouse out of the Boston market fifteen days longer, 
and thus give a longer respite to the gradually disappear- 
ing partridge. The non-transportation laws of both Mame 
and New Hampshire make it difficult for these market- 
men to become possessed of grouse to sell from those 
States during close time, or, in fact, any other time, and 
last season it was a curious fact that might be heard men- 
tioned almost any day of the open season in the market: 
‘‘Partridges were never so plenty in this State before.” 
Well, there is a question there. Had the grouse suddenly 
increased in Massachusetts, or is there too much of a 
border between that State and New Hampshire? Perhaps 
it is easy to bring game over from Maine by some under- 
ground railroad, without troubling the regular transporta- 
tion companies, which will not take it—bring it over to 
where it beconies ‘‘killed in Massachusetts.” But now 
until fifteen days later than ever before, the Boston 
marketmen will not care to openly have partridges in 
stock. 

But in spite of all that protection has done, I fear that 
grouse shooting is to be very poor in both Maine and New 
Hampshire this season, while in Massachusetts it can 
amount to but little at the best, since the strain of persist- 
ent hunting by such a multitude of sportsmen, with the 
best trained dogs, has rendered the birds so scarce and so 
exceedingly wild as to make their capture something of 
a rarity in most parts of the State. Allthe reports I have 
from Maine indicate that partridges are scarce. This is 
doubtless the case in the section noted for the greatest 
abundance of grouse, viz., the sparsely settled portions, 
where the birds have the advantages of cleared land, on 
the borders of which they delight to feed, But in the 
dense woods, further north, it may be hoped that grouse 
are rather more plenty than usual. It isa singular fact 
that a plenty of partridgesin the neighborhood of the 
settlements.can never be taken as an indication that they 
are plenty in the unsettled portions of that State. The 
reverse is apt to be true. A plenty of pariridges in the 
remote and unsettled portions of the State would rather 
convey the idea to one familiar with shooting in all parts 
of Maine that his favorite game birds were not plenty 
nearer the settlements. The reason for this I have never 
heard explained, beyond the actual fact that an abund- 
ance of berries, naturally found near the habitations of 
man, and which abundance of berries is not a part of 
every season, draws the birds out of the thick woods and 
nearer to the settlements. 

From fishing parties and others who have penetrated 
the thick woods late this season, comes the report that a 
good many grouse have been seen, This is particularly 
true of the Tim and Seven ponds region. The same story 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


also comes from the Parmacheene region, while in the fur- 
ther Aroostook and Penobscot counties grouse are reported 
plenty by the few who have been there. But atthe best 
reports from sections so remote are meagre and unreliable 
inasmuch as they can cover only a small tract, seen with 
but a few pairs of eyes, and perhaps not under favorable 
conditions, 

Tn Maine and New Hampshire a pretty general obedience 
tothe grouse protection law is being Tived up to in all 
sections of those States where amy degree of loyalty and 
good sense preyails, In fact, so far as shooting too early 
is concerned, the boys watch one another, They make 
good detectives, where any poaching is attempted by out- 
siders, from the fact that they know and have guarded 
the flocks, almost from the day they were hatched, with 
the full intention of ‘“‘having a pull at them as soon as the 
law is off;” and woe betide the fellow who dares to attack 
the birds too soon. 

As has before been mentioned in the FOREST. AND 
STREAM, deer at least of the larger game is remarkably 
plenty in Maine, but since the open season for these ani- 
mals does not begin till Oct. 1, it looks as though the 
September shooting in that State might be poor. As for 
duck shooting there, though the open season begins Sept. 
1, it is confined to the seashore, or entirely dependent upon 
the time when the birds stop for a season in the inland 
waters on their migration south, which rarely begins 
before Oct. 1. Yet in some seasons the black or dusky 
duck is sometimes found in good numbers in the lakes 
and ponds in the northern and eastern part of Maine late 
in September, but the larger flocks, on their way south, 
do not come in till nearly a month later. Here they will 
sometimes remain, especially if feed be plenty and the 
weather pleasant, for three or four weeks. As for the 
noble wood duck, hunting has driven him almost to ex- 
tinction, except in the very remote waters of Maine. For 
the first time for several years, I saw last June a wood 
duck entering its nest in a hollow tree on the border of 
one of the Richardson Ponds, in the Androscoggin Lake 
region. This beautiful game bird needs greater protec- 
tion. SPECIAL, 


MUSKRATS IN A FLOOD. 


[Complementary to the account of Sam Loyel’s muskrat shooting, 
as described in our last issue, ] 
(pe afternoon during the heavy rainstorm in Febru- 
ary last, by which the most of New England suffered 
by floods and washouts, Jack came tearing in with, 
‘Just look at this telegram I have received from Uncle 
John,” and he handed me the following message: ‘‘Water 
highest for thirty years. Come.” ‘‘Yes, sir,” continued 
Jack, beginning to warm up on the subject, “‘it is pouring 
now, but the morning paper says clearing weather to- 
night, and to-morrow will be the time to shoot muskrats 
by the hundred.” In one hour from that time we had our 
traps and duffle ready, and a ride of fifty miles from Bos- 
ton took us to Bluestone River. Jack carried a Winches- 
ter .82 repeater, while I had a .32 home-maderifie. This 
arm has a heavy 26in. barrel, made from the best gun 
steel (carbon 5 per cent.), the bore is .812in., with 8 grooves 
.08in. wide and .005in, deep in the forward or loading part 
of the ratchet cut, The twist is increased from one turn 
in 72in, to a 15in. twist at the muzzle, It is chambered 
for the .82 Smith & Wesson revolving rifle shell, and 
carries a home-made bullet of 110grs. with 3 grooves. As 
this rifle has done such extremely fine work at hunting 
distances, I give the readers of FOREST AND STREAM these 
points, hoping that some of them may receive some bene- 
fit from it. The twist is to the left instead of right, as in 
most of our modern rifles. This, in a measure, counter- 
acts the ‘‘drift” of the bullet in off-hand work, as, unless 
the trigger-pull is very light indeed, mamy marksmen are 
continually pulling the muzzle around to the right, and if 
the bullet is drifting to the right it makes quite a percep- 
tible difference in 150 or 200yds. 

Jack had made all arrangements with Uncle John to 
have a boat ready to launch at daylight the next morn- 
ing, and at the call of “Come, boys, breakfast is ready 
and there is not a drop of rain falling,” we hastily tum- 
bled out. After a hasty breakfast, we loaded the boat 
into the wagon and started for the river with the assur- 


ance that Uncle John would meet us at noon at the first’ 


dam on the stream five miles below. _ Jack generously 
offered to use the paddle and give me the bow to do the 
most of the shooting, but I would not accept it, So after 
some argument I consented to try a few shots and then 
give him the place. We had not more than fifty rods to 
go before we came to a meadow well overflowed, and 
soon 1 discovered a fine fellow with the tip of his nose 
just out of the water. I raised the rifle carefully and 
through the large hole in the Lyman sight I quickly 
caught the ivory bead of the front sight, but I soon found 
that shooting off-hand from a moving boat is rather diffi- 
cult, and as the report rings out over the water, the rat 
makes a very low bow and bids me good-day. He soon 
comes to the surface 40yds. away, and again I miss him, 
Jack says he will keep the boat as still as possible for the 
next one, and just as [ am about to pull he coolly ‘‘wipes 
my eye” from the stern and our first rat is bagged. I! in- 
sist at once that we change places, and Jack reluctantly 
gives up the paddle. 

We are now coming to good hunting ground, and Jack 
shoots four rats from the boat when his rifle becomes dis- 
abled, the spring catch or extractor is broken, and 
although he tries to pass the circumstance lightly by, I 
can see that he feels his disappointment keenly. I im- 
mediately offer him my rifle and cartridges, but he 
declines, and it is evident at once that the pleasure of the 
trip has received a wet blanket. ‘‘No,” said he, ‘‘you do 
the shooting; I will paddle as carefully as I can, and per- 
haps you may kill one before we get to the dam.” As Jack 
was Out of sorts I forgave him for the slight tinge of sar- 
casm which accompanied his remark, and soon we were 
at work again. I resolved to shoot carefully and try to 
redeem my poor shooting. Soon we find a place where 
four rat houses are nearly submerged, and the occupants 
are roosting around in the alders as best they can. There 
goes one across the bow 50yds. away swimming for dear 
life. The rifle cracks and he gives up the race, and is 
soon gathered in, Another one shows himself on the 
bank full size, and his head is split. The rats are seen 
thicker and faster, and the sport begins in good earnest, 
As I happen to think of a small watchmaket’s screw- 
driver that I have in my pocket, Jack takes it and finds 
that he can extract his shell, so he opens fire once more, 
and the sport would have made him happy again bad it 


| not been for an incident, which, although comical enough 


[Szpr. 2, 1886. 


for any. one else, put the finishing touch upon Jack’s 
spirits for the rest of the trip. } 

We had passed the meadow and were going down be- 
tween the high river banks where the water was a. boil- 
ing, seething mass of foam, which looked wicked enough 
to swamp anything in the shape of a boat. We both 
knew the channel perfectly well, and in order to keep in 
it must pass close to some large rocks in the middle of 
the stream. Just as we were opposite the rocks the boat 


ing that we were going to be swamped, gave a leap from 
the boat and Janded on the rocks first on his feet and then 
sat down with a whack which, he afterward affirmed, 


struck a snag or something under water, and Jack, think- (' 


7 


q 


shook every joint in his spinal column; and as he sat t 


down in about two inches of water it did not make it any 
more agreeable. The impetus that Jack gaye the boat — 
when he jumped cleared it from the snag, and as it 
righted I swept down the river rapidly away from Jack 
on the rocks, As soon as possible I landed, and working 
the boat back up the bank, threw Jack a stout line, and 
making my end fast to the boat he hauled it to him and 
made out to get into it from the lower side of the rocks. 
When he came down where I could get in I plainly saw 
that he was somewhat agitated. Once more we started 
down stream and coming to another large meadow we 
had sport in earnest. Crack, crack went the rifles, and 
although we would occasionally miss one we had all the 
booty we wished for, and when we arrived at the dam — 
Uncle John was there waiting for us, and loading the 
boat.and duffle into the wagon we were soon home with 
Uncle John, and after a dinner relished with an appetite 
which only outdoor exercise and recreation can give, we 
boarded the 3 P. M. express and were soon back home 
again after an absence of less than twenty-four hours, 
SOMERVILLE, Mass. TRON RAMROD, 


TARGET TESTS AND SHOT. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Toa person less familiar than myself with the manu- 
facture and use of shot, it might seem difficult to reply to 
the implied queries contained in two communications in 
yee last issue, of Aug. 26, under the head of “Target 

ests, i 

While it may be barely possible that the manufacturer 
of shot should have made a mistake in bagging up the 
wrong size, I think it more reasonable to infer that 
‘*Dixons’ measure” and the manner of filling it is at fault. 

“The American standard” for shot is based upon avoir- 
dupois weight, 4874 Troy grains to the ounce, not upon 
any measure of capacity. 

There are two ways by which shot may be tested as to 
size; by weighing it accurately and counting the pellets, 
or by measuring the diameters of the pellets, The sizes 
ave scaled by 74> of an inch between every size, trap 
numbers being half sizes. Shot that measures correctly 
will always be found correct in count, 


With these few suggestions I will leave the gentlemen — 


interested to work ont the puzzle to their satisfaction, 

and advise themto hang on toany gun that will put 

more pellets into a target than are contained in the load, 

and always to buy the shot that gives them more than 

they pay for or expect. CHAS, RICHARDS, 
New Yor«t, Aug. 27. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Mr. C. M. Stark thinks there is something wonder- 
ful in the target record of August 19. I made the 
following offer, and now make it once more: If | 
any one will send me a gun that with ljoz. No. 8 
Tatham’s Standard shot, 399 pellets to the ounce, that will 
average 400 in a 30in. circle at 40 measured yards, 20 con- 
secutive shots, 1 will give $25 to shoot such a gun twenty 
shots and guarantee to return the gun in as good order as. 
when received. I say there is nothing very remarkable 
that a gun should put in the cirele more shot than there 
ought to be in the entire charge, as I have had a good 
many patterns sent me that counted more, and even bet- 
ter than this, have had a target over 3ft. square sent me 
and every shot in the 80in, circle, not one outside, This 
is without doubt a wonderful pattern and looks well, but 
the distance was less than 40yds. and how any man cam 
have the audacity to send such a pattern to any one who 
ought to know what a gun will dois, to say the least, alittle 
surprising, A good many want to know why I make the 
above offer and answer that is my affair. I also state 
that every target made by all gunmakers in this country 
and by all or nearly all others is simply guess. work, poor 
at that. Cannot agree with Mr. Stark when he tells us 16 
is only necessary to count one charge, as I know from ex- 
perience if you want to know what a gun will do it is 
necessary to count every charge of shot used. No one 
can measure shot and have them correct. These patterns 
published are all wrong, and not one of them was ever 
made under the above conditions, Each gunmaker is — 
anxious to outdo his neighbor in gun patterns, and targets 
his guns with a heaping measure of shot, some at 35yds., 
some at 40yds,, (0 they say) and publish results that ean- 
not be obtained. Let us be more honest, count our shot 
and tell things as they are. Who will be the first gun- 
maker to do this? Alas, I fear none of them dare do it. 

CAzENovTA, N. Y. Wil H. CRUTTENDEN, 


SHORE BIRDS AND WILDFowL.—Nantucket, Mass,, Aug, 
28.—Plover shooting has been fine here for the past week. 
We hada southeast storm on Aug. 24 and 25, which 
landed thousands of the birds and afforded sport for all. 
One of our sportsmen shot 135 ina few hours, others — 
shooting from 40 to 100. Duck shooting promises to be 
fine when the season opens Sept. 1, I rode by a pond 
yesterday where hundreds of ducks were feeding, and 
they never attempted to leave the pond. I saw in your 
last a query from “Z.,” asking ‘‘Were they brant?” Isup- 
pose I saw the same flock about 5:30 P. M. the same day, 
and I pronounced them geese, although as “*Z.” says it. 
was an unusual thing for geese to be flying at this time of 
the year, Lafterward found out that quite a number saw | 
them and they also called them geese, I remember it 
caused a considerable talk around here, for we do not 
look for them until November.—W. N. F. 


Rep Bank, N. J., Aug. 30,—Bluewings are meae 
their appearance, but too warm for good shooting. Th 
duck has not been disturbed on the flats for ten or twelve 
years, but a new law gives permission to shoot from Aug. 
15 to Oct. 1.—GEo. WILD. 


BARNEGAT SNIPE SHOOTING is reported good. 


SEPT. 2, 1886.] 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


107 


_ ApIRONDACK Deer,—The season for hunting Adiron- 

dack deer opened Aug, 15. Hounding season opened 

penterday and will last until Oct, 5, Among the deer 
Uled in Hamilton county this year was a doe whose 

udder was full of milk; her two unweaned fawns were 
heard bleating after the mother’s death, but were not 

captured. We have learned of a number of observations 

of wet does with their fawns in the Adirondacks in the 
last part of August this year. 


HALsTpaD, Pa., Aug. 28,—Indications are good for fine 
pheasant shooting this fall, owing to the birds being so 
wild that but few were shot last fall by the pot-hunters 
or by your humble servant.—F. E. 8. 


MUZZLE VS. BREECH. 


Editor Forest and Stream; f : 

In your issue of July 1,1 notice an article by Mr, Nap. Merrill 
uuder the aboye caption, in answer to my article of April 2?,,and, 
judging from its tenor, T assume that Mr, Merrill is a litthespreju- 
diced against the popular breechloader. Now, Lask him to lay aside 
all prejudiee and accept the statements, susceptible of proof, 
offered by the breechloading fraternity, as we are willing toaccept 
aes statements from him and others who advocate the muzzle- 
oader. 

Mr. Merrill refers to the FOREST AND STREAM trajectory test, 
and states, ““the question was, which of these two types of rifles 
make thie tiattest curve or lowest trajectory?” Examine his ques- 
tion carefully, YWillany experienced rifleman accept it without 
qualification? What! compare the Merril) muzzleloader .42-100-218 
with such guns as the Maynard 40-70-2442? Such a comparison. is 
not of rifles but of ammunition. Weall admit the greater velocity 
and flatter curve with the greater powder charge and _ lighter 
bullet, Exchange ammunition and the breechloader makes the 
flatter curve, and with a rifling adapted jo the heavier charge 
there is no reason why accuracy is or should be sacrificed. WThen 
why, Lask, was not the great trajectory test more a test of ammu- 
nition than of rifles? I will refer Mr. Merrill to clauses published 
in your paper at the time the test was being made. In your issue 
of Noy. 5, 1885, page 293, you state: “Of course a test of this sort is 
not alone of rifles, itis rather of ammunition.” Also the Massa- 
chusetts Arms Co, is made to say: “Our experience is that ihe 
fiattest trajectory rifles are not the closest shooters, but that a 
good deal of accuracy is sacrificed for flat trajectory.” } 

In your issue of Dec. 10, 1885, it is stated in regard to the Merril 
rifle: “Of course it was able to make a very close group of shots 
on the target, but it will be understood that an accuracy test and 
a trajectory test are two utterly distinct matters, and that they 
ought to be carried on under different conditions, Sand bags and 
a good marksman come into play when accuracy istieeded. Any 
attempt to unite the two in tle same round must, of course, be 
futile. In such a case as the present the inch broad black patch 
might easily have been hit with each shot. Almost any rifle in 
the trial would have done that, but here, as in other cases, the arm 
was purposely held off in order that clear and separane punctures 
in the screens might be made and readily noted and easily 
measured.” Wurther on it is stated in regard to the Ballard .40-70: 
“(This arm is of the fine, close-shooting patched bullet weapons, and 
80 far as compact bunching of the shots in the target seemed to be 
fully equal to the high charged muzzleloaders in the test.” The 
italics are mine. I will not impute to the trajectory test an iota 
of unfairness or a particle of prejudice. 

Since Mr. M. and Tagree that accuracy is ‘excellent doctrine,” 
and propose to show it by the rifles we carry, itis not unreasonable 

or us to quote freely from the trajectory test, and obtain there- 
from what we can in support of our arguments. Itis seen that it 
Was nol considered an accuracy test and is so stated, yet it was 
Just as fair for one make of rifles as another. 

A writer from Jamestown, who, has kindly sent me his figures, 
calls Mr. M.'s attention to some interesting facts, viz: “That, 
there were no muzzleloading hunting rifles in the trajectory test, 
and the nearest one to it being ihe one fired at the 100-yard range, 
and that one was beaten im regularity of bullet flight, 7, e., in accu- 
racy, by twenty-seven of the thirty-three breechloaders in compe- 
tition, At 200yds. the muzzleloading target rifle, with all the 
appliances of a target rifle, beat all of the breechloading hunting 
rifles in the régularity of shooting, the nearest one to it being the 
Maynard .40-cal., which was just 1004 of an inch behind the Romer 
muzzleloader.’ : 

his is a sad commentary on the boasted accuracy of the muzzle- 
loading rifies, and further defense and comment seems unneces- 
Bary; yet, lam anxious to state a few more facts in fayor of the 
pec ioaese and give Mr. M. a more correct idea of what they are 
able to do. 

He ridicules the idea of shooting chickens at 80 rods with the 
breechloading guns, and suggests shooting-at the egg as being more 

_ humane. Now, as a matter of fact, I reiterate my former state- 
Ment, that in a country town not far from here, where breech- 
loaders are shot and admired for long-range accuracy, they do 
shoot chickens at 80 and even 100 rods, and kill them oftener than 
four out of twenty shots. My proof that those rifies do not give 
their bullets a gyratory motion is the above fact and the targets 
they are capable of making. ; 

A ee from Syracuse with a homemade breechloader re- 
cently madea target of 10 consecutive shots, 40 rods, of 8 1-I6in., 
string measure. A few days later he reduced the measure to Jin. 
and a fraction. 

A .32-cal. Maynard recently made 10 consecutive shots, 10 rods, 
which measured only 13-16in, across the cluster, measuring from 
center to center of bullet holes, It is no great feat of the breech- 
loader rifles of to-day to shoot 10 consecutiye shots in lin. ring, 10 
or 20 rods; 8 out of 10 shots in 14in. ring, 31 reds; or in an Sin. ring, 
80 rods. Such shooting has been done in this country with Sharps 
and Maynard rifles the past summer, while at 40 rods a Syracuse 
breechloader has made the fine string above noticed. 

Weot the breechloader fraternity can duplicate such targets 
under favorable conditions, and if Mr. M. can do better with his 
“Qld Betsy,” heis invited todo soand send well authenticated 
targets to ForEs@ AND STREAM and we will do the same, 

e, the tyros of rifle shooting, are advised to remain silent and 
learn one lesson well, and then write “The trajectory test has for- 
ever settled all” (except accuracy). lLagain refer Mr. M. to the 
trajectory test for proof that we know what we are writing about 
and just how accurate are the guns we carry. We will also “bow 
to great merit” when that merit is shown, but at present we are 
obliged to bow to the merit of simplicity, convenience, symmetry 
and accuracy, of the best hunting and sporting rifles of the breech- 
loader patterns. F 

Now may Ilask Mr. M. why on all the ranges of the country do 
we never see a muzzleloader rifle used for off-hand shooting? 
Why at Vernon, Vt., did no one make a string of 9in. or less with 
the most celebrated muzzleloader heavy rifles, and allow a home- 
made breechloader at Syracuse to make a string of less than Sin. 
same distance and same number of shots? This is a question of 
great interest to Mr. M. The tables may turn upon him, and in 
the hour of his greatest_need for “afew bold and disinterested 
leaders” to again adopt the muzzleloader rifles and the masses to 
follow them in high elee, may find him alone glorying im trajec- 
tory and gaining nothing in accuracy. 

Lassure Mr. M, that I have owned a good muzzleloader rifie and 
shot many fine ones, but never have shot one that would compare 
with a good Sharps or Maynard in long-range accuracy. I have 

_ lever shot one that would equal the Maynard .32 or .35-cal. in 

_ short-range accuracy. Is Mr. M. acquainted with ihese close- 
shooting breechloader rifles? I presume he is not. Let him read 
the reports from the ranges deeTebat the country and iry to 
equal the sheoting of these and other first-class rifles, and when 
he excels the world will desire full information. 

Mr. M. suggests, that if the trajectory test had been made for 
accuracy, the muzzleloaders micht haye beaten the average of all 
the thirty-one breechloaders, 500 per cent. at 200yds. and 250 per 
cent. at 100yds. Your readers are probably familiar with the 
article of Mr. Burnsin the Forest AND StRHAM of July 8 quoted 

above, and can then learn from his figures that the breechloaders 
came within ,004 of an inch of equaling the accuracy of the closest- 
shooting muzzleloader rifle of the trajectory test. In the face of 
those figures, in the face of such well authenticated targets as 
can be shown and proven by thousands of witnesses, does not Mr. 
M. show an unusual amount of ignorance of the qualities of the 
breechloaders? If the tyros of to-day remain silent and allow 
such foolish and absurd statements to go forth unchallenged, it is 
because they consider them beneath their notice. I openly invite 
Mr. M. to beat the targets mentioned above 25 per cent., and trust 
he willlose no time in making the attempt and publishing the 
same. Jno. T, CLAPP. 


_ SPORTSMEN in need of a thoroughly waterproof paper shot shell 
in target cartridges, will note what is fheuene of the ammunition 
made by the U.S. Cartridge Co., of Lowell, Mass., by William F. 
Oody, “Buffalo Bill,” who writes: ‘Your paper shells have given 

entire satisfaction. Wet weather makes no difference, as they are 
your paper and. me- 


_ certainly, as you claim, waterproof. We use 
tallic cartridges in all our exhibitions,”—Adv. 


Sea and River ishing. 
Adtiress Ml communications to the IFrorest and Stream Pub. Co. 


THE SALMO SUNAPEE. > 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In his communication to your issue of August 5, Col, 
Hodge makes the statement that the new Sunapee Lake 
trout brought by hirn to the notice of ichthyologists last 
fall, are claimed by Col. Webber, Livingston Stone and 
myself, to be “the result of a small plant of Rangeley 
blue-back trout fry made in 1881.” Col. Webber and I 
make no such claim, We urgeastrong and reasonable 
probability that they are the descendants of blue-backs 
introduced by Col, Webber himself and A. WH. Powers in 
1879 (ot 1881), and on these grounds: The new trout are 
pronounced by ichthyologists to be of the oquassa type; 
no such trout were ever known to be taken in the lake 
before this plant, or a plant anteceding it a few years, 
of which we shall presently speak; no such trout are 
natives of any other waters in this State or region; whereas 


} certain specimens have been proyed to weigh five or 


six times as much as the heaviest weights among’ their 
congeners of Maine, the limit of growth of the Salmo 
oquassa. in Sunapee may be very different from what it 


is in the Rangeleys, limit. of growth being governed, 


entirely by locality, especially in cases where fish have 
been transferred from native to foreign waters. 

After calling attention to a number of mis-statements 
carelessly made by the Commissioner in his letter, and 
exposing the sophistry lurking in his argument, I shall 
endeavor to prove, as far as human testimony can establish 
the truth, that until recently no such fish were caught or 
known in Sunapee Lake. 

Col, Hodge asserts that ‘previous to 1870 no one thought 
of fishing for trout in deep water,” entirely ignoring the 
fact that fishing in deep water through the ice has been 
practiced on this lake for fifty years or more, and has only 
recently been checked by law, and that tons of fontinales 
have been taken in this way, but not an oguassa. Now 
he will, of course, claim that theso-called ‘‘pie-eaters” did 
not perceive any difference between the fontinales and the 
oquassa; and this would be the best of arguments if the 
same observing sportsman who directed the Colonel's 
attention to the new trout last fall had not been one of 
the most persistent and successful of these fishermen. 
The schooled eyes that instantly detected a difference of 
species in 1885 could never have’ been deceived in 1875, 
when they were younger and sharper. The statement 
that ogiassa trout can be taken only in water 50 to 70ft. 
deep I must again contradict, being myself the captor of 
a dtlbs. specimen in water 4ft. deep. 

Col. Hodge states that blue-backs are not caught with 
fly or bait in the Rangeleys; they are taken by the barrel- 
ful when spawning near the shores in October, and num- 
bers of 6 to 10in. fish of this species haye been caught in 
Sunapee this season in 50 to 70ft. of water, They are 
fished for with minute hooks baited with worm, their 
mouths being very small. 
the blue-backs of Maine ‘always seek the brooks and 
rivers for spawning;” in a communication last winter he 
proclaimed them to be lake spawners. Does he really 
know which they are? The Rangeley fish are essentially 
lake spawners; and so are allthe trout and salmon in 
Sunapee, for the simple reason that there are no inflow- 
ing streams appropriate to extensive spawning opera- 
tions. 

Iam the “party that raised the question in regard to 
weight,” and I still stand obstinately on the same ground. 
The largest fish caught and weighed registered Glbs. 
Reader, you may accept as evidence the guesses of three 
or four excited gentlemen floating in a flat-bottom over 
an acre of spawning trout, and believe the water was 
alive with 10-pounders—I decline to. Ten-pound trout 
have always been noted for their propensity to ‘swim 
about the boat,” ‘break the leader,” etc.; they very sel- 
dom come in out of the wet, The coolness with which 
my friend, the Commissioner, subtracts two years from 
the growing time and adds four pounds to his fish, is sub- 
lime from one point of view; from another, laughable. 
Once more, in the interest of science, I declare the great- 
est recorded weight of an oquassa trout taken in Sunapee 
Lake to be only 61bs, 

Col. Hodge has endeavored to prove that the Salmo 
oquassa is native to Sunapee by testimony; he cannot do 
it by analogy or induction; the testimony he cites is ques- 
tionable in the extreme. Does our worthy Commissioner 
for a moment imagine that when, as hestates in thesame 
letter, the most accomplished ichthyologists in the coun- 
try, with fresh specimens before them, hesitate to classify 
the new trout, persons endowed with average intellect will 
accept the fourteen-year-old recollections of Moses Gould, 
or any other Moses, as evidence in the settlement of so 
important a scientific controyersy? But, fortunately, 
Moses Gould was not the only person who saw the two 
trout “Shad” by him in 1872, ‘‘weighing about 3lbs, each.” 
A common acquaintance who inspected the trout, and 


who entertained the witness and recollects distinctly his: 


remarks on that occasion, declares that Mr. Gould was 
entirely unaware in 1872 that the fish he ‘‘had” were of 
an unusual species; they were simply ‘‘trout,” that was 
all; but, after the lapse of fourteen years, Mr. Gould sud- 
denly remembers that they were oguasse! He did not 
know it at the time; he knows itnow. The reader may 
draw his own inference—the trout were fontinales! And 
Moses Gould remarked to my friend that “he had been 
fishing thirty years for those two trout,” and in deep 
water, too (for Col. Hodge says eg can be caught 
only in deep water). Assuredly, if they were oquasse, 
fishing for oguassa trout must have been remunerative in 
those days. Thirty years for two trout, according to Mr. 
Gould, who, if he had recognized a new species after his 
most commendable exercise of patience and skill, would 
have made himself as immortal as Moses of old by pro- 
claiming it to the scientific world. For once Mr. Gould is 
right when he says he never knew of ogaasse being 
caught in places where it was customary to fish for brook 
trout—nor anywhere else, he might truthfully have 
added. Strange to relate, the two species now feed side 
by side, and are daily taken on the same grounds. 

Mark the effrontery of the following: 

“Question: Previous to my showing you the spawning bed last 
November, had you any knowledge of one in that part of the lake? 


Answer: No, Question: Would persons crossing the lake be likely 
to pass over the place or avoid it? Answer: They would generally 


ayoid it.* 


Tm this letter the Colonel says | 


The spawning bed referred to lies on the regular water 
highway between New London and Newport, the shire 
town, Thousands cross it every year in boats and sleighs, 
and if Moses Gould had no knowledge of it, as he de- 
clares, his professed ignorance simply demonstrates the 
utter worthlessness of his testimony. To cap the climax 
of his absurd position, a neighborhood farmer told the 
Fish Commissioner the trout were on that shoal, and he 
went there and found them. Almost the very day these 
stranger oquassce began spawning there the fact was 
known to the watchful poachers whose meat was the 
alternative of fresh trout or salted sucker. Moreover, I 
can give the names of anglers who have fished that same 
shoal in years past, winter and summer, and whose testi- 
mony is unimpeachable. In his letter of last winter, be 
it remembered, Col. Hodge adduced the testimony of 
James M. Pike, an old resident upward of seventy, to 
prove that this shoal was known as a spawning bed to 
the farmers about the lake ‘‘thirty years ago,” and quoted 
Mr, Pike as using the expression, “trout by the cartload,” 
in reference to it. Now he endeavors to establish from 
Mr. Gould's testimony that nobody knew anything about 
it until last November. In other words, he is trying te 
prove that the people both did and did not recognize a 
difference between ogwassa and fontinalis in the old 
days when any farmer could spear of a morning his half 
dozen. Slbs, fish in the estuaries of our brooks. Verily, 
Vuos Deus vult perdere, prius dementat. 

i herewith present the answers made to a series of lead- 
ing questions by a number of sportsmen and anglers whom 
I have carefully interviewed on the subject. Those who 
are residents in, or acquainted with this locality, will 
cheerfully testify that the men whose names follow, know 
infinitely more of Sunapee Lake and its fishes, its myste- 
rious depths and secluded shoals than Mr. Gould—surely, 
than the Fish Commissioner of another State, who downs 
with his “believes,” his ‘‘thinks,” and his ‘tam not cer- 
tains,” the cause he has been induced to espouse. 

Question: How long have you been acquainted with Sunapee 
Lake? Answers: Mr, Jacob C. Stickney, of George’s Mills, 85 
years; Knowlton Hastings, of New London, 60 years; Amos Hast- 
tings and Beldin Morgan, of New London, 50 years; Ransom Sar- 
gent, of New London; Alonzo Cheney, of Wilmot; Claude and 
Austin Goings, of New London, about 30 years. 

Question; Before 1872 did you-eyer see or hear of a trout like this 
(exhibiting a newly caught ogwassa)? Answer of all the above 
parties: Never. The Hastings, who are fishing constantly in 
deep water and shallow, took their first oqguassa trout three years 
ee faesiton: How many species of trout have been known or re- 
ported to be native to this lake? Answer, by all of the above 
parties, and many others: One only, the common spotted trout, 

State the weight of the largest spotted trout known to you: 
Izibs., George Farmer of Newbury, in a net, 30 years ago; 10)bs., 
J. C. Stickney, at North Point; 9lbs., Frank Jewett, at Pilce’s 
Shore; Tlbs, 14oz,, Alvin Hastings, in Pike’ Brook, The heaviest 
couplet I have on record, by Amos Hastings, 15lbs.; the best sweep 
by the same fisherman in 1837, in Newbury, 40 brook trout, from 
1 to Slbs. each, in 15 minutes, 

Mr. Jacob C. Stickney, 92 years of age, a veteran of the 
war of 1812, moved to a farm on the borders of Sunapee 
in 1801. He has always been an enthusiastic fisherman, 
and his experience is worthy of the highest place in this 
category of evidence. Mr. Stickney carefully examined 
the oguassa, and unhesitatingly declared he had never 
seen such a fish before; and yet he had deseribed large 
Schools of spotted trout, and in his day took many 
thousand. -The reader is further referred to Geo, Farmer, 
of Newbury, and to Jacob Hutchison and Mr. Woodbury, 
of Newport. 

From the views of the gentlemen just named, as well as 
of others equally qualified to testify—views based on a re- 
cord of at least one hundred tons of trout, and on an 
experience at the lake extending through eighty years— 
I can find no dissenting voice except that of Mr. Moses - 
Gould, who made occasional visits to Sunapee during 
those thirty years before alluded to. The ready detection 
by all the witnesses of a difference between the trout ex- _ 
hibited and the native spotted trout, confirms me in my 
opinion that such difference could never have been over- 
looked in years gone by; while it is palpably impossible 
that these great schools of giant oqudassce could have 
escaped the notice of white trappers and hunters, and 
subsequently of setters, for a century and a half. They 
are either the blue-backs phenomenally developed, or the 
descendants of lower St. Lawrence oquassa fry brought 
here within a dozen years by the late Dr. Fletcher, who 
imported the fish from the Dominion under the impression 
that they were landlocked salmon, but subsequently ad- 
mitted, as the fry which he retained at the hatchery 
developed, that he could not distinguish the yearlings 
from yearling fontinales. It has long been settled that 
they were not the Salmo sebago; what were they? 

We positively know that plants of foreign fish were 
made in this lake long before Col. Hodge became con- 
nected with the Commission. From some of these are 
sprung the so-called ‘‘thawkbills,” or “St. Johns’ River 
trout,” the little blue-backs, and the monster Salmo 
sunapee, pronounced by the authorities of the country to 
be a true Salmo oquassa, which, if it were but furnished 
with the mouth and teeth, would be a worthy rival of the 
jferox of Scotland, JOHN D. QUACKENBOS, « 

BRANDRETH LAKE.—Mz, W, Holberton, of this city, has 
just returned from a visit to Brandreth Lake in thé Adir- 
ondacks, Leaving New York at 6:30 P. M., the tourist is 
put down at Blue Mountain Lake (Holland’s) at 1:30 P. M. 
the following day. The trip by boat from Holland’s to 
North Bay of Raquette Lake, a distance of seventeen 
miles, including a half mile carry, was made in just 4h. 
om. and Will Leprairie was the man at the oars who did 
it. At Brandreth Lake, which is in the 2,500 acre pre- 
serve of Messrs. F. and R. Brandreth and E. A. McAlpine, 
Mr. Holberton reports good fishing earlier in the season. 
Among the incidents of his stay were the capture of two 
brook trout (2lbs. 6oz, and 2lbs, 40z.) at once ona gang 
used in trolling for lake trout, and the taking of a 74lbs. 
lake trout with a light fly-rod, the trout playing the 
angler 3)m,, and the unusual capture in mid-day of nine 
lake tront, the lure being minnows, this being done in the 
middle of August, There are desr in good supply on the 
Brandeth preserve, and once in a while a bear is seen; 
Mr. Holberton had the good luck to secure a 350Ibs. old 
he bear, whose steaks proyed most outrageously tough. 


HAtsTHsAD, Pa., Aug. 27.—Bass are very plentiful in 
the Susquehanna here, but few are caught. In a short 
row on the river you can see ‘old big ones,” but they re- 
fuse all bait. Spearing at night is practiced by numerous 
parties here. I saw a large pickerel caught the other day 
that had the marks of the spear on him,—F., E. §, 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Smpr. 2, 1886, 


HOW TO CATCH SPECKLED FROGS. 


N Forust aAnp Stream of July 1, “Hoosier” asks how 
I catch frogs, which would haye been answered long 
, ago, only at the time I was busy winding up the ‘Carp 
- Lake letters” and getting ready at the same time to go to 
the ‘‘bresh,” 
Now that the annual summer camp of the Kingfishers 


is a thing of the past afew ‘amphibious remarks” may 


be devoted to the art of “rounding up,” as old Ben would 
say, the speckled frog with neatness and dispatch, which 
may serve ‘‘Hoosier” and others of the brethren in pro- 
curing the best all-around natural bait I know of for bass, 
pickerel and maskalonge when fishing the waters of 
northetn Michigan. 

Old “Snake Root’s” process of putting salt on their tails 
(see FOREST AND STREAM of a late date) is like the Ivish- 
man trying to get drunk on claret, a little too taydious, 
as foo much time is wasted in the endeavor to locate the 
tail. This ‘chloride of sodium method” may do for Ken- 
tucky, but I am convinced it will never be generally 
adopted for the capture of the Michigan frog. He is like 
‘‘Hoosier’s” Indian frog, ‘‘too soon.” I have witnessed a 
good many frantic attempts of ‘Snake Root” in the past 
two years to catch a frog, which always resulted in-a 
brilliant failure, and itis safe to say that the only way 
he will ever get one, unaided, will be.to, sprinkle the 
Sod, chlorid. on one while in its infancy, stand over it 
till it grows up and sheds its caudal appendage and then 
clap a landing net over it, or knock it out with a club 
betore it makes the first jump. —, -_. 

But to the serious business of catching frogs. First 
find the frogs; and the best places to find them (I speak 
of northern Michigan more particularly) are in marshy 
and grassy spots along the lakes, in meadows, and best of 
all, in newly mown hay and grain fields, sometimes a 
quarter of a mile or more from water. Walk slowly 
along, looking sharply ahead and on either side till one 

is disturbed in his meditations, which is always followed 
by a leap of from four to ten feet. Keep your eye on the 
place where he struck the ground; go stealthily forward, 
andif he has not crept undera tuft of grass or other 
place of concealment, you will discover him squatted 
as motionless as a cockroach and looking straight at you, 
ne matter whether you catch sight of him from the side, 
front or rear. When within a couple of feet (they will 
_ hot move even an eyelid if you are quiet about it) kneel 
or squat down softly, dart your open hand out like a shot 
and grasp earth, grass, mud, frog and all at one motion, 
and the thing is done, When on your knees or squatted 
down within reach of his frogship, never reach the hand 
out slowly till it is nearly over him, for just then he is 
getting his bearings for a jump that will astonish you, 
and about the time you are counting how many you will 
have if you get that one he will be ten feet away, and 
after the second leap they are apt to keep it up till they 
find a place to hide where you can’t get atthem. Keep 
- your hand near the side and you will-not usually alarm 
the frog till ready for the final ‘‘scoop,” then launch it 
out like a flash and you will rarely miss. By careful 
work I usually miss not more than two in twenty; but 
the true secret ot the whole performance is to be just a 
trifle quicker than the fros. Bungling and slow work 
catch no speckled frogs, 

nother way is to carry a ght stick 4 or 5ft. long, and 
when you see one light slip up and give hima tap with 
it, and a very light stroke stuns him so he is easily trans- 
ferred to the bucket in a somewhat dazed condition, but 
he will soon revive and be as lively as ever. Still another, 
and probably the easier way for “amateurs” is to use a 
net, as “Jason” advises. I have a small one somewhere 
among the ‘‘calamities” that has been the death of many 
a too credulous frog in the past 6 or 7 years. The hoop is 
No. 8 wire, 8 or 9in. in diameter, to which is attached a 
short handle. On the hoop is fastened a piece of minnow 
seine webbing with a ‘bag’ of about 9in.—a miniature 
landing net in fact. With thisin hand, slip up on your 
frog, clap it suddenly over him and grasp him through 
the meshes with the other hand, when itis little trouble 
to ‘‘extract” him and steer him under the lid of your 
bucket, Where the grass grows rank, or the weeds are 
over a few inches high itis not as certain as the ‘‘hand 
method,” for in cases of this kind you can rarely get it 
close enough to the ground to keep the frog from crawl- 
ing under the net and escaping, but it is doubtless the 
better method for beginners and those lacking in extreme 
celerity of movement. 

But after all, ‘Old Knots’s” method will probably meet 
with more favor from the brethren as a sure thing—he 
hires a small boy to catch them for him—and ‘‘Hoosier” 
can take his choice from the divers and various ways as 
above set forth. / KINGFISHER. 

CINCINNATI, O,, Aug. 26. 


A CATCH IN THE DARK. 


PARTY of five of us were camping on the shores of a 
small lake in New Hampshire, to nry mind one of 
the most beautiful of the many beautiful sheets of water 
in the Granite State. For many seasons we have pitched 
our tent each summer in the pine woods that grow nearly 
to the water’s edge on oneside. A pure white sand beach 
and waters clear as crystal and sweet as any mountain 
spring are some of the attractions that annually draw us 
to the old camping ground, It was our last day in camp, 
-and those whose love for camp life has ever been gratified 
by a season of its pleasures in a spot that seems the one 
spot of spots for camping, with a chosen few congenial 
spirits, know full well the feelings of a last day in camp, 
when thoughts of the pleasures now almost over are dulled 
by the feeling that to-morrow will bring back the almost 
forgotten world; and one feels that he must take one more 
sail over the lake and make one more cast in some favor- 
ite spot, and perhaps be able to strike and kill the big fish 
that has been so patiently angled for every season since he 
was a boy with his first alder pole and cotton line. 
So on that last afternoon one of the party (a wellknown 
pedagogue in New Hampshire’s spindle city) and the 


writer took our rods, and with heleramites and minnows, 


frogs and grasshopper, cricketsand worms for bait, rowed 
to our favorite bass fishing ground late in the afternoon, 
Quietly the boat was anchored over a sand bar and hooks 
baited and the cast made. We waited for the supreme 
moment when the hoped for giant bass should be struck, 
and soon the.sport commenced. Secarcely was one fish 
landed before the second and third and fourth were 
fastened, the latter the king of the lot, and how he 
fought. What mighty leapsand cunning efforts to double 


venture. 


in air, and with a stroke of tail fin, broke from the fasten- 
ing of the sproat; but the schoolmaster was too well 
accustomed to managing refractory pupils and kept cool, 
while his bass-ship grew more and more excited, until 
finally coolness and skill, assisted by the well tested lance- 
wood, the battle was won, and the four-pound small-mouth 
lay quivering with bloodshot eye on the bottom of the 
boat, and beside him three others nearly as large. 

The sport seemed to be over, still we sat there reluctant 
to move and disturb the quiet of the closing day, We 
saw the sun disappear behind the western hills, and 
watched the last beams climbing the mountains in the 
east, while the twilight of New England came stealing 
overus. Suddenly the bass commenced biting again and 
until dark we were kept busy attending to them, and a 
dozen more dusky beauties were added to the score, 
paouee none as large as the first four that were caught; 
but the best. sport must have an end, and as it grew too 
dark to see the lines and to bait our hooks, the bass sud- 
denly left us, and we prepared to wind up our lines for 
the last time, well satisfied with the result of our parting 
cast. My friend was slowly reeling in his line, allowing 
the still baited hook to remain in the water, when with a 
jerk the tip of his rod was pulled under water, the handle 
of the reel was pulled from his grasp, and witha whir-r-r 
the line rushed out, and a greatly excited fisherman was 
on his feet trying to check the rushes of a monster fish. 
It was already so dark that it was difficult to manage the 
fish, as nothing could be seen of his actions, and the fight 
had to be carried on by sense of feeling; the excite- 
ment of my friend was as manifest as had 
been his coolness on former occasions, and such 
expressions as, ‘‘’Tis the ancestor of all the bass, I 
know!” “I never hooked so big a fish before!” ‘Great 
Scott! it must be the grandfather of the race,” etc., etc., 
filled the air. Then a groan from the man at the butt as 
a fresh spurt of the fish snapped the tip, the line by some 
means having fouled and got fast to the ring of the tip. 
“There goes my er and the bass with it,” said my friend, 
with a howl of despair, and threw down hisrod, The 
broken tip and line attached dropped near me, and I 
began to pull it in, when I felt the fish still on the hook. 
Slowly and carefully I pulled it toward the boat, and, as 
well as I could manage in the dark, slipped the landing 
net under it, and the fish was saved. Once more my 
friend roused up, and, striking matches, eagerly inspected 
his catch, and he saw—what? A bass? Oh, no! an eel of 
perhaps a pound weight. 

Our sport was over; slowly the anchor was lifted and we 
rowed back to camp, Our last cast had been made, the 
last fish had been saved, but there was no rejoicing by the 
one who had caught it; but we had beaten the record and 
were satisfied, and many a laugh has been enjoyed at the 
expense of the one who hooked the ‘‘ancestor of the bass 
family,” but which failed to materialize as such, 

NOINOE. 


SPANISH MACKEREL OFF MOREHEAD. 


N OREHEAD CITY, North Carolina, August.—I thank 

you for the very accurate appearance of my crab- 
bedly written. communication, which appeared in your 
issue of July 16, and which was sent you from the 
home of the speckled trout in Western North Carolina— 
Banner Elk. I am just concluding a few weeks visit 
to this charming seaside, Morehead City, N. C,, and be- 
lieving a few notes on the deep-sea fishing enjoyed by 
our party will be of interest to the craft I send them to 
the FOREST AND STREAM, 

The records of the national weather bureau show that 
the three windiest points within the limits of the United 
States are Mount Washington, Pike’s Peak and Cape 
Lookout, the latter a few miles north of where I am 
writing. Because of that windiness the days, as well as 
the nights, are always cool and bracing at this summer 
resort, no matter what may be the heat of the direct rays; 
I can therefore conscientiously recommend it to those 
who not only seek sea bathing and coolness but the most 
exhilarating sport known to fishermen. And I may add, 
entre nous, there can also be found there delightful, un- 
selfish and genial social intercourse. : 

I had trolled for bluefish in the ocean, for muskallonge 
in the Jakes and for jack salmon in our rivers, and was 
thrilled by their fierce resistance, but I never Sepa aot, 
delirium until I saw a 15lbs. Spanish mackerel leap into 
the air in a struggle to shake himself free of the well- 
hooked artificial squid at the end of 200ft. of stout line, 
Try to imagine the sight of four of these slender, green 
and pearly gray, maroon-spotted darlings being hauled in 
at the same moment by four shouting and dancing fisher- 
men, Don’t speak of dignity at sucha time, Life is too 
short. To be sure they were bespattered by the spray, 
almost strangled, and the landing of the struggling 
Scomber vulgaris required the full exercise of the muscle, 
but therein lies the sport. One who has not participated 
in it cannot realize the delights which exceed, dashing 
hither and thither through schools of these cavaliers of 
the ocean, and the landing of hundreds of them in the 
three hours of the morning expedition. 

The sun came down out of a cloudless sky one breezy 
morning early in July, while four of us lounged under an 
awning on the cushioned seats of a two-masted sharpie 


sailing up Bogue Sound, by ancient and historic Beaufort, | 


and under the guns of Fort Macon, bound for the wide 
ocean and the dining halls of the Spanish mackerel. Be- 
fore reaching the bar we came into the haunt of the blue- 
fish, and the artificial squids were castintothesea, How 
viciously the voracious rascals did strike and pull, but 
there was little enthusiasm among my companions who 
had been fishing for weeks, though this was my first ad- 
“Pshaw! they are only vulgar plebs,” cried an 
old-timer, while he sarcastically pitched a five-pounder 
away up toward the bow of the yacht, ‘‘Wait till we sail 
the wide ocean,” I waited and was repaid. _ F 
“Hi, hi,” cried out Capt. Willis, managing the tiller 
with his feet and slacking nervously the sheet in his left 
hand. ‘‘There’s a school over yonder, and rare sport, too, 
gentlemen.” He was anxiously looking seaward where 
a cloud of birds were flying and diving. Around went 
the flying beauty, down came the awning, and each 
braced himself for the expected assault upon the compact 
ranks of the Spanish mackerel. Bim, bim, bim, bim. 
Good heavens, such shouting and dashing of spray as the 
sharpie fairly flew through the leaping school. Out of 
the tide sprang the hooked beauties, or darted off with 
our squids toward the Pillars of Hercules. Shout after 
shout rent the air, and the fish piled up in the bottom of 
our boat, For an hour the excitement was consuming, 


» 


while the boat flew backward and forward on every pos- 
sible tack. . ; 
A monster swallowed the hook of a bank cashier from 
Tennessee, and it was almost too much for his feeble 
Ere iy Off dashed the mackerel with a hundred feet 
of suddenly released line for the Bermudas, then being as 
suddenly checked leaped into the air, shaking himself 
fiercely. Suddenly he came toward the sharpie, tugging 
with might and main at the inhauling white line, cleay- 
ing the brine like the prow of a launch, and leaving be- 
hind a mighty wake. With savage ferocity he leaped 


forward, but was too securely hooked to profit by the 


slackened line, Closer he came until his olive green back, 
pearly gray and maroon dotted sides and silvery belly 
glistened in the garish sunshine. He was lifted by hoy 
Dick into the boat, conquered but not subjugated—to die 
with an execration, 

The sport was indescribable. Scarcely would the squid 
strikeshe wave before it was swallowed by a voracious 
mackerel. Bluefish and shiners were absent, In and out 
of the flocks of birds and the school of mackerel dashed 
our boat on short tacks, every fisherman wet as a rat and 
chock-full of enthusiasm, At last the wind fell off, and 
the speed of the sharpie became too slow for brilliant re- 
sults. Slowly it went about on a tack for another school, 
and the Tennessee cashier began hauling in his line to 
prevent it fouling with the others, All had sat'down for 
a breathing spell, when there was a leap and a’shout, and a 
16lbs, mackerel sprang over the rail and into the lap of the 
fisherman whose squid he had swallowed withont being 
mies The sudden jerk of the line by Capt. ‘Willis ex- 
cited the hungry cavalier, and his leap is without parallel 
in ocean fishing at Morehead. 

Bluefish and Spanish mackerel furnish the preferred 
sport of the ocean. They are always present off this 
bar during’ the summer months. There is scarcely a be- 
calmed day from June to mid August; hence ocean fish- 
ing is always possible. The beautiful and fleet sharpies 
are especially adapted to such fishing, and the expense is 
only 50 cents for each person per day, the boat furnishing 
squids, lines and ice-water. I need scarcely add that the 
true fisherman goes every morning (except Sabbath of 
course) to the ocean during his stay. 

Morehead City is reached by direct rail from Washing- 
ton, via Richmond and Raleigh, Indeed there are easy 
communications from all points, low railway rates and 
very low hotel charges, ‘Those interested in this letter 
may find a very pleasant resort for their families at this 
seaside, while reveling in ocean fishing themselyes. And 
I may add in conclusion that some of the very largest 
mackerel caught this season were hooked by ladies who 
are as devoted to the sport asthe men, G. C. CONNOR, 


SUSQUEHANNA BASS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

More bass haye been caught on the Susquehanna this 
year than any previous years. Many large ones are taken 
by trolling with lamprey eels. Fishermen going down 
the river catch the Susquehanna salmon in this way, and 
some of those fish have been caught weighing as high as 
10lbs. and 12lbs., but most of them average 2lbs, apiece, 

Something curious happened with two of our fishermen 
the other day. They were out together after bass and 
while floating along with the current enjoying a smoke. 
Each felt a bite sand asked a bass atthe same time. After 

laying the fish a few minutes they discovered that they 
oth had on the same bass. It had swallowed each of 
their hooks, Another fisherman while fishing at the old 
dam had two hooks on his line and on landing a bass was 
surprised to find it had both. hooks in its mouth. This 
bass was determined to make a square meal or be caught. 

T returned last week from a four day fishing and camp- 
ing trip down the Susquehanna with a party of others. 
We traveled in canvas canoes and went as far as Wyalus- 
ing and caught bass enough for our meals every day, sent 
some of the largest ones home, gave some to farmers along 
the river and some even spoiled so they were thrown 
away. The largest bass was caught by James Carroll and 
weighed 4lbs, 20z., while his brother John took one 
weighing 3#lbs., the rest averaged abont 11b. apiece. We 
caught the most on the last part of our trip and the bait 
used were small bullheads, such as are found under the 
loose stones in riffles. It is the principal bait along this 
part of the river. They were hooked through the lips 
and kept alive for along time, and we caught ten bass 
on these to one on dobsons. Lamprey eels are splendid 
bait but are very scarce and hard to find, ies 

ApHEns, Pa., Aug. 23. 


THE CARP AS A GAME FISH. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In your issue of Aug. 19, “Big Sandy” requests me to 
try catching German carp with the fly. I, too, have had 
some experience. While fishing in Mr. Bucknher’s pond, 
three miles from this place, this spring for croppies and 
bream, I struck a large fish. My tackle being very light 
and fine, it required delicate handling. The pond is 
large and deep with but few obstructions, and this made 
the battle much inmy favor. A number of times my 
fifty yards of line was so reduced on the reel that the axle 
of the spool was visible, and once I thought L would lose 
my fish at the expense of my rod, At the expiration of 
three-quarters of an hour my friend Dong. Thomas landed 
the fish for me, which proved to be a carp weighing 4]bs, 
1802, 

In justice to the fish and myself I may add that, while 
the stretcher hada good hold on him, in nautical par- 
lanee, he was hooked on the starboard side aft of the dor- 
sal fin, and when landing hove to tail foremost. But 
with all that he was indeed very gamy. - 

LITTLE SANDY, 

Norte Mrippnetown, Ky. 


Editor Forest and Stream: xs ; 

Your reply to “‘A. F. O.,” in Ang, 12 issue induces me to 
give my experience with carp, Mr. Samuel Read, of Mt. 
Hermon, N. J., constructed a pond by asimple dam across 
a brook, flowing from limestone hills, The wateris trom 
in, to 6ft. in depth. About the middle of last May he 
put in 500 scale carp 3 to 6in, long, and 13 carp (some of 
them leather) 2yrs. old, in spawn. At the date of my 
yisit, Aug, 17, we were much interested in seeing the fish 
fed with bread and much astonished at the size to which 


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they had grown. The 3in. to 6in. fish seemed 12in. to 
14in, long, while we would occasionally see one which 
my friend supposed belonged to the thirteen that seemed 
16in. to 20in. Jong. To make sure of it Irigged up my 
rod, and with a bass fly very readily took out two carp 
of the scale variety. One weighed 1b. 90z., the other 1b, 
20z. When we consider that these fish when put in, in 
May, were 8in. to 6in, long, their growth has surely been 
wonderful, Mrs. Read, who is a capital cook, had the 
fish done to a turn for breakfast next morning, We had 
been told so much by what ought to have been authority 
of the poor quality of carp as a table fish, that it was with 
some misgivings that we commenced our meal, But we 
found them good, perhaps not so good as shad or trout, 
but certainly as good as perch and better than the thick- 
skinned black bass. These carp grew in clear spring 
‘water and this may have helped their quality. In the 
largest fish, not over a year old, was well developed 
spawn, and from the thirteen large fish the pond eyes 
one acre in extent) is now swarming with little fish from 
lin. to 1tin. long, 

Now, as the carp grow fast, readily take the hook, and 

with light tackle make considerable sport, are a food table 
fish, why not admit it and recommend them? C. D, L. 
SWEDESBORO, N. J., Aug. 28. 
.. [We should, be glad to have reports of any oegebancs 
with carp as fish to be taken with the fly, and also as to 
their edibility, compared with native fishes. Such notes 
will.be given a place in the FOREST AND STREAM. | 


OUR SALMON RIVERS. 
A FISHING OHRONICLE. : 


[From the French of J, M. Le Moine, in Le Journal des Campagnes, 
Quebec. ] 


(Concluded from page 90.) 
II, 


i 1873, Harper Brothers, of New York, printed in one 

illustrated octavo volume the numerous articles upon 
the trout and salmon lakes which the author, Charles 
Hallock, had scattered through the magazines and peri- 
odicals of the United States, This ardent sportsman, for 
a number of years editor-in-chief of the weekly journal 
FOREST AND STREAM, a paper of wide circulation in the 
United States and Canada, had cast his fly over most of 
the northern rivers of the continent; no one, therefore, 
seems better authorized than he to treat of angling ex 
cathedra. 

By his ‘‘Fishing Tourist” Mr. Hallock has done an inex- 
pressible service to the disciples of Izaak Walton. His 
Guide Book embraces: 1. Long Island. 2. The Adiron- 
dacks. 3, The Alleghanies.. 4. New England. 5. The 
Schoodics. 6. Nova Scotia. 7 Cape Breton, 8. New 
Brunswick, 9, BaiedesChaleurs. 10, The Lower St. Law- 
rence. 11. The Saguenay. 12, Labrador and Newfound- 
land, 13, Anticosti. 14, The Ottawa District, 15, The 
Superior Region. 16. The Michigan Peninsula. 17. The 
**Big Woods.” 18. The Pacific Slope. 19. Blooming 
Grove Park. 20. ‘‘Natural and Artificial Propagation,” 
without taking into account a quite extended study of the 
natural and artificial propagation of fish in the United 
States and among us. The programme is a large one, is 
it not? and Canada comes in for a large part of it. 

True salmon, trout, red, white, gray, pike, Barr dorés, 
whitefish, black bass, maskinonge, everything which 
breathes, moves, frisks in the liquid element, finds its 
place in his admirable list. 

Charles Hallock, the indefatigable Secretary of the Ang- 
ling Club—the Blooming [Grove] Park Association—will 
tell you in what month, at what date, at what hour of 
the day, be the weather clear or cloudy, the fish ought to 
bite; what lure, what fly will tempt it, fixing beforehand 
and with precision the fly to be used, the kind of canoe, the 

uide whom youshould choose, not omitting the provisions 

or the trip, the usefulness of canned provisions: lobster, 
sardines, ham, chicken; specifics against the bites of 
mosquitoes, even to the necessary stimulants, tea, coffee, 
prohibiting strictly the use of spirits in camp, and extolling 
as a beverage the fresh water of the neighboring spring 
to him who desires to retain the stout arm, the strong leg, 
the quick wits for a successful struggle with Salmo salar, 
the valiant king of the rivers, rushing all fresh from the 
depths of the ocean, 

Charles Hallock, one might imagine, found his voca- 
tion as an angler, a little while after he had escaped 
from the arms of his nurse. This is how he paints the 
memorable days of his youth, the happy time when all 
within us sings : 

“Itis now twenty-six yeprs since I cast my first fly 
among the green hills of Hampshire county, Massachu- 
setts. I was a stripling then, tall and active, with my 
young blood bounding through every vein, and reveling 
in the full promise of a hardy manhood, My whole time 
was passed out of doors, I scorned a bed in the summer 
months. My home wasa tree-embowered shanty apart 
from the farm house, and crowning a knoll around whose 
base wound and tumbled a most delectable trout brook. 
Here was the primary school where I learned the first 
rudiments of a sportsman’s education, In time I came to 
know every woodchuck hole in the township, and almost 
every red squirrel and chipmunk by sight; every log 
where an old cock partridge drummed; every crow’s nest, 
and eyery hollow tree where a coon hid away. I heard 
Bob White whistle to his mate in June, and knew where 
to find his family when the young brood hatched out. I 
had pets of all kinds; tame squirrels and crows, hawks, 
owls and coons. All the live stock on the farm were my 
friends. I rode the cows from pasture, drove a cosset 
four-in-hand, jumped the donkey off the bridge to the 
detriment of both our necks, and even trained a heifer so 
that I could fire my shotgun at rest between her budding 
horns. I learned where to gather all the berries, roots, 
barks and ‘yarbs’ that grew in the woods; and so uncon- 
sciously became a naturalist and an earnest student of 
botany. As to fishing, it was my passion. There were 
great lakes that reposed in the solitude of the woods, at 
whose outlets the hum and buzz of busy saw-mills were 
heard, and whose waters were filled with pickerel; and, 
most glorious of all, there were mountain streams, foam- 
ing, purling, eddying and rippling with a life and a dash 
and a joyousness that made our lives merry, and filled 
our hearts to overflowing with pleasure,” ~ 
« We need not be surprised if for this enfant terrible a 
suitable. field was needed for his devouring energy, nor 
that he found it in the stirring scenes of angling. 


IV. 


Fishing with the line brings back to the child his sports; to ripe 
age its leisure hours; to old age its pleasures; to the sensitive 
heart the brook near to the paternal roof; to the traveler the busy 
repose of the people whose sweet, quiet he has envied; to the 
philosopher the origin of the art. 

“The Pleasures of Angling.” By George Dawson. 
Sheldon & Co., New York, 1876, This is a charming 
volume, artistically illustrated, which the _historio- 
grapher of a famous fishing party on the Cascapedia 
—Mr. George Dawson, of Albany—gave to the public ten 
yearsago. Mr. Dawson describes the rudiments of the 
art, fishing with a worm, etc., which is, in his eyes, the 
prosaic part of his subject; then he serves us up a dish in 
his own style—ambrosia—the poetic side of this incom- 
parable amusement, 

Angling has more than one smiling aspect. 
forget that. 

Here is one of the delicious chromos of angling as he 
understands it: It would be a great mistake, he says, 
to believe that fishing consists only in catching fish. 
The taking of the inhabitants of the streams and the 
rivers is indeed the basis of the art; but the soul, the spirit 
of the recreation, is found elsewhere— 

“They are greatly in error who suppose that all there 
is of fishing is to fish, that is but the body of the art. Its 
soul and spirit is in what the angler sees and feels, in the 
murmur of the brook; in the music of the birds; in the 
simple beauty of the wild flowers which peer at him from 
every nook in the valley and from every sunny spot on 
the hillside; in the moss-covered rock; in the ever-shifting 
sunshine and shadow which give eyer-varying beauty to 
the sides and summits of the mountains; in the bracing 
atmosphere which environs him; in the odor of the pine 
and hemlock and spruce and cedar forests, which is 
sweeter to the senses of the true woodsman than all the 
artificially compounded odors which impregnate the 
boudoirs of artificial life; in the spray of the waterfall; in 
the grace and curve and dash of the swift-rushing torrent; 
in the whirl of the foaming eddy; in the transparent 
depths of the shady pool where, in mid-summer, the 
speckled trout and silver salmon ‘most do congregate; 
in the revived appetite; in the repose which comes to 


Let us not 


him while reclining upon his sweet-smelling couch of hem- 


sock boughs, in the hush of the woods where moon. and 
stars shine in upon him through his open tent or bark- 
covered shanty; in the morning song of the robin; in the 
rapid-coursing blood, quickened by the pure, unstinted 
mountain air which imparts to the lungs the freshness 
and yigor of its own vitality; in the crackling of the 
newly kindled camp-fire; in the restored health and in the 
one owsend other indescribable and delightful realities 
and recollections of the angler’s camp life on lake or river 
during the season when it is right to go a-fishing. It is 
these, and not alone or chiefly the mere art of catching 
fish, which render the gentle act a source of constant and 
ever growing pleasure.” 

For a lover of nature, for a skilled angler like Mr. Daw- 
son, existence in the valley of the great Cascapedia must 
have been very sweet, very full, surrounded as he was 
during this first and memorable excursion by chosen 
spirits and sympathetic fellow travelers. The morning 
call brought together in the same camp the eminent Pres- 
ident of our Supreme Court, Chief Justice Ritchie; the 
learned Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Massa- 
chusetts, Judge Gray, the friend of Francis Parkman, a pro- 
found jurist, of magnificent presence, endowed with social 
qualities which made him the idol of a numerous circle 
of friends, as Mr. Dawson likes to repeat; of Col. D. Archie 
Pell, of Staten Island, the bard of the trip; of Mr. R. G. 
Dunn, of New York, and finally of General Arthur, 
who later was called to fill the functions of President of 
the United States. 

These men of science, study and business had their 
rendezvous on the sweetly flowing banks of the Cascape- 
dia, whose fishing privileges they had leased that year. 
This is only a small part of the distinguished men, State 
officers, who have passed their vacations in this angler’s 
paradise. Our Viceroys, Sir Edmund Walker Head, 
Lords Dufferin, Lorne, Lansdowne, were not slow to dis- 
cover its charms, 

Quite recently, His Excellency, the Marquis of Lans- 
downe, sent to His Eminence, Cardinal Tachereau, a 
present of a superb salmon captured in the basin of the 
Cascapedia. 

The journey from Quebec to the salmon streams in the 
Bay of Chaleurs is made with a speed and an amount of 
comfort which leaves nothing to be desired. One 
journeys from Levis to Dalhousie by the Pullman cars of 
the Intercolonial R. R.; from Dalhousie to Caspebiac, New 
Richmond, Gaspé, etc., in the large steamer Admiral, 
commanded by the excellent Captain Dugal, a thorough 
seaman. 

If salmon and trout angling in Canada gives unutter- 
able delight to amateurs, it has also its utilitarian aspect 
for the economist. Our salmon rivers must number more 
than sixty; our lakes and trout streams—especially since 
the opening of the new railway leading toward Lake St. 
John—are counted by hundreds. Our rich neighbors of 
the United States have nothing likeit. A kindly Provi- 
dence seems to haye almost given usa monopoly. It is 
for us to use it to the best advantage. Let us protect and 
make known far and wide our salmon rivers, which are 
such rich sources of revenue for the public domain. 


In 1865 we pointed out to amateur anglers in the little 
treatise, ‘“Pécheries du Canada,” our salmon streams as 
follows: 

Esquimau.—A stream which formerly furnished 52,000 
salmon annually. 

Corkewetpeeche.—Near the preceding, good number of 
salmon. 

St. Augustine.—Equally full of fish. 

Sheeps Bay.—Good salmon station. 

Little Meccatina.—Fine salmon river. 

Netagami.—Deep stream with falls; trout in abund- 
ance; salmon go up as far as the falls. 

Pe oS SOU mmige into a large bay; salmon abound 
ere. 
Etamami.—Celebrated for its salmon. 
Coacoacho.—Empties into a fine basin; good for salmon. 
La Romaine.—Large river, but not deep; filled with 

silver trout of an exquisite flavor. 

Musquarro.—Rapid stream, steep; good for fly or nets, 

Kegashka.—Salmon abound in the bay; the rapids. pre- 
vent their ascent. 

Grand Natashquan.—Famous stream, 
finest kind of salmon, 


filled with the | 


Agwanish,—Northeast boundary of the Seignory of 
Mingan; large stream, full of fish. 

Pashashieboo.—Of moderate size, and contains some 
itsdaby 

Mingan.—Good for nets and fly; the basin always con- 
tains large salmon. 

Le Manitou.—Branch of the river Mingan, equally well 
known and full of fish. 

St. John.—Large river, excellent for salmon. 

Le Ruisseau 4 la Pie.—Small rapid stream well stocked 
with salmon. 

Sawhbill.—Large stream, Nets are set there. 

Le Manitou.—A perpendicular fall obstructs its entrance. 
Trout and salmon collect at its mouth. 

Moisie.—Renowned for its large salmon. Good for fish- 
ing with nets or fly. . 

‘ Lower St. Marguerite,—Swarming with salmon and 
rout. 

Pentecoste.—Deep, rapid brook. Its mouth is full of 
set nets. 

Bay of Trinity.—A favorite station for those who fish 
with fly or net. 

Godbout.—A stream whose fame has extended far and 
wide, Thé'net fisheries in this stream are very profitable. 

English River.—Empties into a deep bay. Salmon and 
trout abound there. 

Bersimis.—A large river with many branches, The 
scenery is fine. ‘Filled with large trout. They rise to the 
fly only on the branches. 

Nipimewecawnan,—A tributary of the Bersimis. A 
fairy-like brook with cascades. An earthly paradise for 
those who fish with the fly. 

La Jeremie.—Small trout are caught here; fur trading 

ost. 
S Colombier, as far as Plover and White Rivers.—Are 
good for salmon. 

Laval.—Very picturesque water course, interrupted by 
little rapids and narrow and deep basins. 

Portneuf.—Nice fly-fishing for trout as far as the first 
fall; the salmon go higher; nets are set as far up as the 
tide is felt. 

Le Sault au Cochon.—The falls are so high that they 
prevent the ascent of the salmon, Filled with trout. 

Le Grand Escoumain.—Celebrated in the past for its 
salmon, The milldam has a fishway, The bay is filled 
with salmon, which are taken with nets. 

Les Grandes Bergeronnes.—Pretty good for salmon and 
trout. The two rivers are but a few miles from Saguenay 
and Tadousac. 


RIVERS WHICH EMPTY INTO THE SAGUENAY, 


Marguerite (Upper).—Principal branch of the 
They are 


Ste. 
Saguenay. Trout and salmon in abundance. 
taken with fly and nets. 

Little Saguenay.—Quite a considerable river. 
with line and nets, 

St. John (Upper).—The same as last. 


RIVERS WHICH EMPTY INTO THE ST. LAWRENCE. 


Black, or Salmon River.—Formerly full of fish, 

Murray.—Waters a superb valley, Salmon are taken. 

Du Gouffre,—Much deteriorated. 

Ste. Anne.—A pretty stream. Recently the salmon 
fishing has been below the fall. 

Montmorenci.—Has a cataract at its mouth. Toward 
its source it affords good trout fishing. 

Jacques Cartier.—Celebrated salmon river. 


SOUTH SIDE. 


Riviere du Sud.—Montmagny. Promises to become re- 
stocked with salmon, 

Riviere Ouelle.—Abundance of salmon. The dam is 
broken down (1868), ; 

Grand Metis.—A large river with a dam. 

Matane.—Beautiful salmon stream. 

Ste. Anne.—Formerly abounded in fish. 

Mont Louis.—Important stream. Better thought of 
recently for its sea trout than for its salmon. 

. Madeleine.—Clear; good for salmon. 

Dartmouth.—A large river which empties into the Basin 
of Gaspé. Salmon swarm there. 

York.—The same as above. 

St. John (of the South).—Same. 

Grand River.—Filled with salmon. Turnsa mill. 

Grand Pabos.—Salmon stream. 


RIVERS THAT EMPTY INTO THE BAIE DES CHALERUS, 


Grande Bonaventure.—A. great river with several im- 
portant tributaries. Salmon abound there. 

Cascapedia.—The Great and Little Cascapedia supply a 
quantity of salmon. 

New. River.—The bay is good for salmon fishing. 

Matapedia.—Quite large, swarming with salmon. 

Restigouche.—A noble stream, with magnificent tribu- 
taries, situated at the head of the Baie des Chaleurs. 
Frequented by thousands of salmon, 

Matapedia.—Branch of the Restigouche. The salmon 
go up it nearly forty miles. 

Mistouche.—Branch of the Restigouche. Salmon river. 

Tide is felt in nearly all of these rivers, Those on the 
north side of the stream (Restigouche) flow through 
ae and picturesque rocks. Nearly all are fed by 

akes. , 


Fishing 


We.take from the Morning Chronicle, of June 22, 1886, 
the list of those who went salmon fishing this season. 
They exceed in number those of previous years. Dudley 
Olcott, J. M. Lansing, Albany, of Camp Albany, on the 
river Restigouche; J. H. DeMott, Alfred de Cordova, Jas. 
Welch, Wm. Robbms, Mr. Stard, all of New York, of 
Camp Reckless, on the Restigouche, all bankers. 


HIGHLAND LAKE, Me.—The black bass fishing in High- 
land and Long Lake, Cumberland county, Maine, for the 
past two weeks has been excellent. The most taking 
flies have been Montreal, grizzly-king, white-miller, 
Cheney and silver-doctor. Two New York gentlemen, 
who recently spent a fortnight with the bass in Long 
Lake, returned well pleased with their success and ex- 
pressed a determination to try it again next year. A 
party from Providence, R. I., who are just completing 
their second summer of cottage life on the shores of 
Highland Lake, have recently purchased seyeral acres of 
land near the best fishing grounds on which they will 
soon erecta nice camp. We are glad to welcome them 
for hae always good fellows,—J, C, M, (North Bridg- 
on, (oh , 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


[SEpPT. 2, 1886, 


SILKWORM GUT. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

We are in receipt of so many inquiries from anglers in 
regard to the prospects of the present crop of Spanish 
silkworm gut, that we believe the following will prove 
interesting to many of your readers: 

The advance of 25 per cent. in the price of gut, which 
we advised you of last year, was fully maintained in 
Murcia. The unusually large quantities bought at low 
figures and held by dealers throughout the world, in con- 
nection with the very depressed state of trade last season, 
combined to check any material advance of price in this 
country and England. Nearly all of the small manufac- 
turers in Murcia, and several of the largest, seeing that 
they could not sell their production.at cost, shut down to 
await better times. In addition to this, the season last 
spring (the most critical period) was very unfavorable. 
Consequently, almost none but the healthiest and most 
earefully tended worms survived. 

The present situation then is this. The stocks through- 
out the world are almost entirely exhausted. Trade is 
improving and there will be a demand for more than the 
usual supply, while the supply is fully 33} per cent. be- 
low the average. The quality of the present crop (except 
in the very heaviest and the very lightest sizes) is better 
than usual, The improvement in quality will be equal to 
an increase of the crop, so that the supply will not prob- 
ably fall more than 30 per cent. below the average. The 
demand will be at least 25 per cent. below the average. 
The knowledge of this has already driven the price 25 per 
cent. above last year’s prices in Spain, with no stock here 
or in Hurope to check the advance. There is no room to 
doubt the correctness of the opinion that prices will ad- 
vance far beyond present quotations and that before 
January, 1887, silkworm gut will be worth about double 
what it was last January. ABBEY & IMBRIE. 

New YORE, August 25, 1886. 


TROUTING ON CANADA CREEK.—Rome, N, Y., Aug. 20. 
Atéd A. M,, Aug. 18, slung my basket over my shoulder 
and started for my favorite pools of Canada Creek. At 
about 6:30 I opened fire on them with all the line I could 
safely handle, At 7:15 I had not had a strike, and I con- 
cluded it was notlate enough in the day fora fly, and 
took off my coat and lay down under the large elm tree 
by the creek. In less than ten minutes] was asleep. 
When ITawoke and looked at my watch it was half past 
ten and the sun was shining, the clouds had nearly all 
cleared away, and I began whipping the creek with fiies 
again. At noon lI had twelve small ones. Then I came 
to a pond where, on one side, a tree hung over the water, 
and made a cast directly under the boughs. The flies had 
scareely touched the water than—what a splash!—a trout 
a foot long was seen in the air. However, he soon dis- 
covered that he had been deceived, and now and again 
for about ten minutes he would make breaks, and six 
times jumped full length out of the water, The banks 
were at least five feet high everywhere, and there was a 
question as to how to get the landing net under him, 
Soon he stopped breathing and I took the line and lifted 
him out. It was a 2ib. trout and as broad as a black bass 
of equal weight, I-soon found he was not entirely alone. 
Tn less than an hour my basket contained four more that 
weighed a half pound apiece, besides some smaller ones. 
At 3:30 I hooked another half-pounder. Although fly- 
fishing is considered the highest branch of the art of tak- 
ing trout, yet I think casting the grasshopper is equally 
hard. I have had trout raise to grasshoppers when there 
would be plenty of live ones on the surface of the water. 
After I caught one more I cleaned my fish and started 
for home. My six largest weighed exactly 3ilbs. My 
catch for that day, I think, was between twenty-eight 
and thirty-two.— WILL WASP. 


BLACK Bass IN Matne.—I think a majority of the bass 
fishermen in this State will say a hearty amen to your 
remarks on the proposition for ending the close time on 
black bass May 20, notwithstanding the Augusta Journal 
says, ‘‘Every wielder of the rod and line is in favor of the 
change. July 1 is early enough to commence the fishing, 
for eyen then they have not all finished spawning. The 
quotation, ‘‘Every wielder of the rod and line,” contains 
the keynote to much of the prejudice against the black 
bass. It is the ‘‘rod and line,” minus the reel, which robs 
the sport of its chief fascination, and so many times sends 
the would-be angler home empty-handed. Should close 
time end May 20, then would the pot-fisherman be in his 
glory, for with his ‘‘stick and string” he could meet the 
bass on their spawning beds, and should they not be in a 
biting mood he would still have left that resort so dear to 
a fish hog’s heart, viz., ‘‘grapneling,” and after he had 
‘‘derricked” his boat full of fish he might be happy; but 
can we afford to give up our future fishing for his de- 
praved taste?P—BLACK SPoT. 


RED BANE, N. J., Aug. 30.—Therock bass of the Chesa- 
peake Bay are coming down the Susquehanna River. . 
took 48 Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 25 and 26, aver- 
age weight, 5lbs. Fished four hours on the 25th and five 
hours on the 26th. Shedder bait. Two to four miles 
from Havre de Grace, on the flats or near by. The bass 
fishing was the finest I ever had, because no small fish 
bothered. Strong current, and lost but one fish, this on 
account of forgetting the landing net. No bait at the 
head of Chesapeake Bay; water too fresh; take your own 
bait.—-GEO. WILD. 


SeBaGco Laks, Me., Aug. 20—The Maine Fish Commis- 
sioners are pushing forward their scheme for taking land- 
locked salmon eggs this fall from Crooked River, the 
principal spawning ground of Sebago waters. One of the 
best results to be obtained through these operations will 
be better protection to the fish than can be afforded in 
any other way. The spawning beds lying in shelter of 
heavy woods have afforded the poachers many oppor- 
tunities.—Buak SPorT. 


THE GUADALOUPE WRECK.—Toms River,Ocean County, 
N. J., Aug, 27.—The sunken steamer Guadaloupe off 
Barnegat Inlet, was blown up by a charge of dynamite a 
few days ago. Forty-three dead sheepshead floated in 
the water after the discharge,—SKIPPER, 


— Sishenlture, 


Address wl communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co, 


LIST OF FISH COMMISSIONERS AND OFFICERS. 


1 Sarat AND STREAM presents its annual list of the 
_ Commissioners of Fisheries and Fishery Officers of the 
different Provinces, States and Territories of North Amer- 
ica, revised and corrected to Sept. 1: 
THE UNITED STATES— 
Prof. Spencer F, Baird, Washington, D. C. 
ALABAMA— 
Col, D. R. Hundley, Madison. 
Hon. Charles S. G. Doster, Prattville. 
ARIZONA— 
- J. J. Gosper, Prescott, 
Richard Rule, Tombstone. 
J. H. Taggart, Business Manager, Yuma. 
ARK ANSAS— 
James H. Hornibrook, Little Rock, 
H. H. Rottaken, Little Rock. 
[These were the officers last year; we have not been 
able to get replies from them, ] 
CALIFORNIA— 
R. H. Buckingham, President, Sacramento. 
Hon. A. B, Dibble, Secretary and Treasurer, Grass 
Valley. 
Thos. J. Sherwood, Marysville. 
CANADA— 
Hon. John Tilton, Deputy Minister of Fisheries, 
Ottawa, Ont. 
PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWwiIck— 
. H, Venning, Inspector of Fisheries, St. John. 
PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA— 3 
W. H, Rogers, Inspector, Amherst. 
A. C. Bertram, Assistant Inspector, North Sydney. 
PROVINCE OF PRINCE EDWARD’S ISLAND— 
H, Duvar, Inspector, Alberton, 
PROVINCE OF QUEBEC— 
. Wakeham, Inspector, Lower St. Lawrence and 
Gulf Division, Gaspé Basin. 
PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA— 
Thos. Mowat, Acting Inspector, New Westminster. 
PROVINCE OF MANITOBA AND NORTHWEST TERRITORIES— 
Alex. McQueen, Inspector, Winnipeg, Man, 
S, Wilmot, Supt. of Fishculture, Newcastle, Ont. 
CoLoRADO— 
John Pierce, Denver. 
CONNECTICUT— 
Dr. Wm. M. Hudson, Hartford. 
26, 1889.) 
Robert G. Pike, Middletown, 
8, 1889.) 
James A. Bill, Lyme, (Term expires Aug, 26, 1887.) 
DELAWARE— ; 
Hinge Moore, Wilmington, (Term expires April 28, 


(Term expires Aug, 


(Term expires March 


GEORGIA— 4 . ' 
Hon, J. T. Henderson, Conimissioner of Agriculture, 
Atlanta, i 
Dr. H, H. Cay, Supt. of Fisheries, LaGrange. 
(Under the laws of the State these constitute the 
Board of Fish Commissioners. ) 
ILLINOIs— 
N. K. Fairbank, President, Chicago, 
5. P. Bartlett, Secretary, Quincy. 
Maj. Geo. Breuning, Centralia. 
INDIANA— 
“ nos B. Reed, Indianapolis. (Term expires in 1887.) 
owA— 
H. D. Carlton, Spirit Lake, 
KANSAS— 
S. Fee, Wamego, Pottawatomie county, 
KENTUCKY— : 
Wm, Griffith, President, Louisville, 
P. H. Darby, Princeton, 
John B. Walker, Madisonville. 
Hon, GC. J, Walton, Munfordville. 
Hon. John A. Steele, Midway. 
W. C. Price, Danville. 
Dr. W. Van Antwerp, Mt. Sterling. 
Hon. J. M. Chambers, Independence, Kenton county. 
A. H. Goble, Catlettsburg. 
J. H. Mallory, Bowling Green, 
MAINE— 
iH, M. Stilwell, Bangor. -__—- | Commissioners of Fish 
Henry O. Stanley, Dixfield. f and Game. 
B. W. Counce, Thomaston, Commissioner of Sea and 
Shore Fisheries. 
MARYLAND— 
G. W. Delawder, Oakland. 
Dr. E, W, Humphries, Salisbury. 
MASSACHUSETTS— 
H. A. Brackett, Winchester. 
F, W. Putnam, Cambridge. 
HK. H. Lathrop, Springfield. 
MicHiIGAN— 
Dr. J.C. Parker, Grand Rapids. 
John H. Bissell, Detroit. 
Herschel Whitaker, Detroit. 
ne D. Marks, Supt., Paris). 
A. J, Kellogg, Secretary, Detroit). 
MINNESOTA— 
ist District—Daniel Cameron, La Crescent. 
2d District—Wm. M, Sweney, M.D., Red Wing. 
3d District—Robt. Ormsby Sweeny, President, St. 


Paul, 
(S, S, Watkins, Supt., Red Wing), 
MIssouRI— 

J, G. W. Steedman, M.D., 2,803 Pine street, St. Louis. 

Gen. J. Li. Smith, Jefferson City. 

H, M. Garliech, St. Joseph. 

NEBRASKA— 

W.L. May, Fremont. 

R, R. Livingston, Plattsmouth. 

B. E. B. Kennedy, Omaha, 

NEVADA— 
W. M. Cary, Carson City. 
NEW HAMPSHIRE— 

George W. Riddle, Manchester. 

EK. B. Hodge, Plymouth. 

John H, Kimball, Marlboro. 

(BK. B. Hodge, Superintendent.) 

NEW JERSEY— 

Richard S. Jenkins, Camden. 

William Wright, Newark. 

F. M. Ward, Newton. 

NEw YorkK— 

Hon. R. Barnwell Roosevelt, President, 17 Nassau 
street, New York. ~ 

Gen. Richard U. Sherman, Secretary, New Hartford, 
Oneida county, 

Eugene G. Blackford, Fulton Market, New York. 

William H. Bowman, Rochester. 

(Superintendents; Seth Green, Rochester; Fred 
Merher Cold Spring Harbor; Monroe A. Green, 
Mumford, Monroe county; F. A. Walters, Bloom- 
ingdale, Essex county.) ; 

peeneteny H. H. Thompson, P. O, Box 25, New York 
city. 


NORTH CAROLINA—  - ' 

(A note from Col. M. McGehee, Raleigh, the former 
Commissioner, under date of Aug. 9, says: ‘There 
is no, Fish Commissioner in the service of this 
State,’’) : 

OHIO— 

Col. L. A, Harris; President, Cincinnati. 

George Daniels, Sandusky. 

James Dority, Toledo. 

(Henry Douglass, Supt., Sandusky.) 

[No information furnished, the names are those of 
last year. ] 

PENNSYLVANIA— 

John Gay, President, Greensburg. 

H, H. Derr, Secretary, Wilkesbarre. 

Arthur Maginnis, Swift Water, Monroe county. 

. M, Spangler, Cor. Sec., 512 Commerce street, 
Philadelphia. 
Aug. Duncan, Treasurer, Chambersburg, 
Chas. Porter, Corry. 
RHODE IsLAND— 
John H, Barden, Rockland. 
Henry T. Root, Providence, 
m, P. Morton, Providence, 
South CAROLINA—= = 
Hon, A. P. Butler, Columbia, Commissioner of Agri- 
5 culture. 
TENNESSEE— 
W. W-. McDowell, Memphis. 
H. H. Sneed, Chattanooga 
Hdward D. Hicks, Nashville. 
VERMONT— 

Hiram A. Cutting, Lunenburgh. 

Herbert Brainerd, St. Albans. 
VIRGINIA— 

Col. Marshall McDonald, Berryville. 
WASHINGTON TERRITORY— 

Albert T, Stream, North Cove, Pacific county 
WEST VIRGINIA— 

C.S. White, President, Romney. 

W. A. Manning, Secretary, Talcott. 

F. J. Baxter, Treasurer, Braxton Court House. 
(Terms expire June 1, 1889.) 

W IsconsIn— 

The Governor, ea officio. 

Philo Dunning, President, Madison. 

C. L. Valentine, Secretary and Treasurer, Janesville, 

J. V. Jones, Oshkosh. 

A. V. H. Carpenter, Milwaukee. 

Mark Douglass, Melrose. 

Jalvert Spensley, Mineral Point. 
(James Nevin, Superintendent, Madison.) 
WYOMING TERRITORY— 

Otto Gramm, Laramie. rm 
Dr. W. Hemt, Cheyenne, is Commissioner for 
Laramie county, and B. F. Northington, Rawlins, 
is Commissioner for Carbon county, 

THE MAINE GCOMMISSION.—The Fish and Gamie Cém- 
missioners of Maine are doing good work: Deer have in- 
credséd wondertully, notwithstanding the last winter was 
the most favorable one for crust-hunting in many years. 
The fish are also increasing, and angling has been good in 
many parts. They haye 35,000 square miles of territory 
under their care, and an appropriation of only 57,500 to pay 
wardens and hatch fish with, or about twenty-one cents per 
square mile per annum. 


No MEprcAL EXAMINATION is required to take out an accident 
policy in the Trayelers, of Hartford, Conn., guaranteeing a sum of 
money weekly while disabled from accidental injury, and principal 
sum in case of death resulting therefrom.—Adv. 


Che Keimel. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub; Co. 


FIXTURES. 


DOG SHOWS. 

Sept. 1 and 2.First Show of the American Fox-Terrier Club, at 
Newport, R. I, For fox-terriers exclusively. Fred Hoey, Secretary 
Box 2017 New York. Entries close Aug. 21. ; J 

Sept. 7 to10.—First Annual Dog Show of the Tri-State Pair Asso- 
ciation. Chas. Reed, Secretary, Toledo, O, Entries close Sept. 1. 

Sept. 8 to 10.—Hornellsville, N. Y., Dog Show, Farmers’ Club 
Fair. J. O. Fellows, Superintendent, Hornellsville. Entries close 


ept. 1. 

Sept, 14 to 16.—Bench Show of Attleboro Farmers’ and Mechanics’ 
SEM A. H. Wakeman, Secretary. P.O. Box 1483, Provi- 
dence, R. I. ey 

Sept. 14 to 17.—First Fall Dog Show of the New Jersey Kennel 
Club, Waverley. A. P. Vredenburg, Secretary, 14 Murray street, 
New York. Entries close Sept. 1. 5 ; ; 

Sept. 27 to Oct. 2.—Bench Show of Indiana State Fair Association. 
J. M. Freeman, Secretary, Bicknell, Ind. . 

Oct. 5 to ace Dog abew. of ute Dan oss Agricultural So- 
ciety. B.C. Lynes, Secretary, Danbury, Conn. 

Oct. 13 and i hird Annual. Dog Show of the Stafford Kennel 
Club. R.S. Hicks, Secretary, Stafford Springs, Conn. ’ 

Oct. 19 to 22.—Fifth Annual Dog Show of the New Brunswick 
Kennel Club. H. W. Wilson, Secretary, St. Johns, N. B. 

FIELD TRIALS. 

Sept. 21.—Field Trials of the Manitoba Field Trials Club. Chas. 
A, Boxer, Secretary, Box 282, Winnipeg. : . 

Noy. 8.—Second Annual Field Trials of the Western Field Trials 
Grea at Abilene, Kan. R. C. Van Horn, Secretary, Kansas 

it 0. 

Nex, 8._Third Annual Field Trials of the Fisher’s Island Club, at 
Fisher’s Island, N. Y. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hoboken, N. J.. 

Nov. 92, Biehth Annual Field Trials of the Eastern Field Trials 

Club, at High Point, N.C. W. A. Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 


Ki ounty, N. Y¥. F ‘ ’ 
Thee! 6,—Highth Annual picks, Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn. , 
Dec. 14._Inaugural Field Trials of the Texas Field Trials Club. 
For members only. John F. Sharp, Secretary, Marshall, Tex. 


A. K. R.—-SPECIAL NOTICE. 

HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 
of pedigrees, ete. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month. Entries close on the ist. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription. 
$1.50. Address “American Kennel Register,” P. 0. Box 2837, New 

York. Number of entries already printed 4006. 


THE EASTERN FIELD TRIALS. 


a Ree eighth annual meeting of the Eastern Field Trials 

Club, to be held at High Point, N. C., Nov. 18, promises 
to be the most brilliant one yet held. Many young dogs as 
well as some that haye already made their mark are now at 
work and the entries will undoubtedly be in excess of those 
of any year. All who intend running their dogs should bear 
in mind that the entries close Oct.1. Quail are reported 
fairly plenty on the preserve although some of them are 
quite small, We hope to see this year eee Gea. 
entry for the Members’ stake, Every member who owns a 
good dog should enter and run him and lend his influence 
fo make this stake the most important event of the meeting. 


Sept, 2, 1886. | 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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SPRATT'S BISCUIT. 
Haditor Porest and Stream: 1 

Shortly after the New Hayen show I wrote you in support 
of your statement that the dogs at New Haven were scoured 
by the food supplied by Spratts Patent, I think Imade it 
clear enough in that letter that I had used them in England 
and found them all that could be desired and my bad experi- 
ence was confined to what had been turned out immediately 

Tior to and during the show named, With ‘eu permission 
‘i will relate my oer since then, At New York I 
showed a St. Bernard, Margery, She was due to whelp on 
Saturday of the New York week, but showing no signs of 
being in pup I sent her over. While there she increased so 
Dapicly in size that | thought there must surely be one pup, 
This was on Wednesday and on Thursday I had Mr. Glover 
examine her so that I might have herremoyed, I told him 
that she could not have eaten very much and was off her 
feed, not even caring about her favorite milk and egg. He 
said she was not in whelp and left herat the show. Mr, 
Glover's statement was correct and J] thought no more about 
the matter till I had the pleasure of meeting Mr, G, G. 
QGleather, manager of Spratts Patent (America) Limited, 
About amobth later, _ 

Very naturally we referred to the old correspondence, and 
Mr, Cleather asked mie to try the biscuits again, giving at 
the same time a reason for the trovible at New Haven, My 
experience with Margery then occurred to me; and I replied 
that I would willingly do so, and he sent me 25lbs. each of 
two kinds of biscuits marked ‘A’ and ‘'B.”’ I at once 
placed four dogs on the diet, two being puppies of ten weeks 
old. Looseness of the bowels was noticeable for two days, 
but it was not anything like purging. After that their pas- 
sages became speedily more natural, aud continued so until 
the first bag was finished. On changing to ‘'B,” there was a 
repetition of the experience with bag ‘‘A,”’ and I am inclined 
to think the looseness lasted a little longer, but as I was 
away from home at that time I cannot speak positively. 

T communicited the results to Mr. Cleather and asked for 
some more of the ‘A’? quality, in order to see whether the 
change back had any effect. The change was made without 
any preliminary mixing of the two qualities, and no laxa- 
tive results were noticeable, To further test this make of 
the bisenits, | got home one of my collies which had heen 
recruiting onafarm after whelping, and let her feed with 
the rest. The third day she ate heartily of the biscuits and 
showed hardly any signs of looseness, even after her first 
meal ortwo. Next] tried the St. Bernard, which had also 
been owt on the farm preliminary to being bred to Mr. Hopf’s 
Otho. I had with her a little different experience from any 
ofthe others, All of these preferred the biscuits soaked 
with a little soup and chopped meat mixed with them. Mar- 
ger , on the contrary, would leave the soaked biscuits and 

eed out of the sack of dry broken ones. She came back to 
mine on. Friday last and has had nothing else but biscuits 
since then, and her passages to-day (Monday) are perfectly 
natural, She is azealous feeder, and soon took to her eve- 
ming meal of soaked biscuits with the rest, supplementing 


like it, 


highest pedigree a yalueless litter may be brought forth. 

iis to be done when this happens? Destroy or get rid 
of the lot as well as the breeder can is the best advice, and 
if there is teason to think that the alliance should suit, 
mate the same parents again, however disappointing the 
former litter, and by so doing I have frequently known a 
yery fine litter to be preduced—in fact, some of our most 
noted champions have been the result of & second litter by 
the same sire aud dam, It has been remarked in breeding 
dogs and other domestic animals, that if the sire is not 
changed the offspring of subsequent alliances take more and 
more after lim in appearance than those of the earlier 
births, which would seem to show that the sire ex- 
erciseS an increasing’ or stronger infiuence over, the 
progeny every alliance. This is well worthy of re- 
membrance, and breeder sshould not lose beart, but try 
again if the whole litter turn out a departure from 
the required and expected type. It should also be borne 
in mind that the merits of some of our best sires have not 
been fully recognized until after they have passed away, 
showing, seemingly, that sires improye with age, many hav- 
ing begot their best offspring when they were growing old. 
But, it may be asked, how is it we see our best sires so con- 
stantly begetting their best offspring from mediocre bitches 
of no-very fashionable pedigree? The answer for this is the 
higher bred (i. ¢., the more Closely bred) the parent, the more 
power it has to influence the form of its offspring; therefore, 
when highly-bred bitches are mated with a good sire, they 
exert @ BYeater influence over the external form of their pro- 
geny than less highly bred ones do. Hence we see far more 
offspring taking after the sire in external form from medi- 
ocre dams of no very. close breeding than their offspring from 
more highly-bred bitches, At the same time it must be re- 
membered that the offspring from indifferent dams, how- 
eyer good themselves, will not in their turn prove as yalu- 
able and prepotent sires as those who are the offspring of a 
sire and dam already related and taking after the same, the 
required family type. At the same time, it will readily be 
seen that all departures from the desired form, however well 
bred, should be ayoided for sire purposes, for the tendency, 
both inthe male and female, is to exert an influence over 
the ofispring toward taking after the same stirp as the par- 
ent has itself, at the same time more or less modified by the 
various ancestral strains in both parents.—A per, in the 
Stock-K ceper, 


MASTIFF CHARACTER. 
(Concluded from page 91). 


I AM not the only one who has discovered some striking 

traits of moral and even sometimes physical likeness 
between the fancier and the breed of his predilection, Study 
the mastiff man and the mastiff fancy, and I leave you to 
your own conclusions. It has been said and written that 
more mémbers of the gentlesex have proportionately become 
successful breeders of mastiffs than of any other division of 


the canine race. 
that by visits to the sack during the day whenever she feels | 


Ido not think that in any other fancy one finds that gen- 
eral good fellowship and friendly intercourse which exists 


_ have now had nearly two months experience with the} between gentlemen (I do not say dealers or professional buy- 
biscuits and I am perfectly satisfied to continue feeding them. } ers and sellers) lovers of the mastiff. Some three months 
Compared with the necessary work of cooking food it is | agolI wrote to a mastiff man and had occasion to give ex- 


a pleasure to have them about. At my request Mr. Cleather 
kindly had the last lot broken by their machine, so that all 
Ihave to do is fill the measure of biscuits and run water 
on them until level with the surface. I use cold water and 
let them stand an hour or twoasthe case may be. Then strain 
off any water that may be left unabsorbed and pour over 
them the soup which is made usually from the table scraps 
mixed occasionally with a good deal of vegetables. The bis- 
cuits being thoroughly cold to begin with it takes very little 
time to cool off the feed, which according to the instructions 
sent me, must be fed cold. ‘This I found diffiuclt to do always 
it the biscuits were soaked in hot soup and instituted the 
cold water, soak instead, which seems to answer every 
purpose, . JAMES WATSON. 


THE DISAPPOINTMENTS OF DOG BREEDING, 


| [ OW constantly does a whole litter, by a really good sire, 
and out of a good bitch, both having the best of pedi- 
grees, turn out a thorough disappointment; and instead of 
one or two members of the litter turning out, as might 
reasonably be expected, even fair medinm specimens, how 
constantly has the breeder to acknowledge ‘‘the whole of the 
litter were worthless’ —in fact, weeds and outsiders, depart- 
ing from the type desired, and that of the parents. Yet the 
breeder very possibly studied the subject of mating the dam 
with the utmost care, and the value of the sire is not unfre- 
quently amply proved by his begetting some superb off- 
spring partaking strikingly after himself, and out of very 
miedioere dams of no very fashionable blood or appearance. 

Whence the cause? and what is the best thing to be done? 
are questions that breeders would often wish to have eluci- 
dated, for they are frequently not only disappointed and 
mystified by the results, but so thoroughly disgusted as well 
that they throw up breeding in despair, regarding it as a sort 
of lottery, which it is not their luck to be fortunate in; still, 
when they see the continued success that attends some 
breeders, they are forced to admit that breeding cannot 
pra be lottery, for some men will command successful 
results, 

How is this brought about? The reply is, by good judg- 
ment and perseverance, sticking to one’s judgment as Jong 
as the breeder has reason to believe that judgment is correct, 

I have constantly seen worthless specimens with the best 
of pedigrees and have often been asked to go with parties to 
inspect a well-bred dog, offered for a reasonable figure, which 
my friend thought, from the excellence of the pedigree, 
might suit him for stud purposes. When, however, the 
animal has been produced, my friend has needed little or no 
persuasion on my part not to purchase the outsider. 

Not long ago I went by appointment to look at a young 
dog at the kennel of one of the most noted and most success- 
ful fox-terrier breeders. The dog was offered at a moderate 
price. When we got there we were shown a specimen nearly 
as large as a pointer and looking more like a cross between a 
greyhound and a pointerthan afox-terrier. My friend re- 
marked; “I fear he won’t do; yet would he not perhaps throw 
one or two good puppies like his sire?’”’” I replied, “That is a 
question that with our present knowledge of breeding the 
most experienced cannet_ answer with any certainty,’”” But it 
is certain that the type such outsiders (i. e,, departures from 
the required type) have taken after is the type or sort which 
they will for the most part have the tendency to beget. Have 
nothing to do with breeding from sires of inferior form, 
however good their pedigree, is my advice. Breeders may 
see that the clever and successful breeders are anxious enough 
to draft such wastrels out of their own kennels and that 
should guide smaller breeders. But another fact should be 
avery significant warning, which is, that if the Stud Book is 
looked through very few notedly good specimens will be 
found by unknown and indifferent sires. 

But how is it that with such pesterces such worthless out- 
siders and decided departures from the required type, come? 

The answer is, that all domestic animals altered by cir- 
cumstances and their cultivation, will throw offspring with 
a tendency more or less to revert to a more normal type, 
The change produced in improved breeds by culture and 
selection. will frequently show signs of deterioration, unless 
the selection of sich animals which approach nearest to the 
required type is carefully preserved, and all male specimeus 
departing from the ideal standard are studiously avoided, 
This explains how it is ab times that from parents of the 


ee 


‘himself from home for several days. 


pression to the following sentiment: ‘I love the breed for 
itself and its inherent and intrinsic qualities, but I also love 
it for the many valuable and valued friends and friendships 
it has procured me.’’ His reply tome was: “I too owe the 
breed _ a high degree of gratitude; for I also have gained many 
friends through it.” And what about all this? Well, it 
illustrates the link of connection toward the faithfulness 
and gentleness of the class which can produce such results. 
I have often thought that it would be a most interesting 
study to gather up old catalogues, sayings and traditions, 
old lore containing names, deeds and character of the old 
mastiff breeders working out the idea of connection between 
the fancier and the fancy! I think that it would throw a 
yery favorable light on our favorites. 

“‘Tt’s all very fine to talk of gentleness, but look at theiron 
and wirework cages they are shut up in at theshows. If 
they were not dangerous their owners would not secure them 
like that.” True, but how many mastiffs did you ever find 
thus severely isolated from the crowd? I remember some 
half dozen within the long period of the last twenty years. 
What is that small peuuor cn compared to that of the other 
large breeds? Another consideration must be kept in yiew, 
that caging is not always caused by fierceness. Valuable 
dogs are often isolated to prevent people from pulling them 
about or feeding them, or for other reasons well understood 
by breeders. Then if we always knew of causes and origins 
in the savage ones, how did these ferocious ones get ferocious? 
Were they not spurred on to it by improper treatment in 
youth? The other day I was glancing through the American 
Kennel Register, the July number, 1885, where I came across 
an article on the mastiff signed M. B. W , Where the fol- 
lowing occurs; crane. enough the last mastiff he 
owned was one I bred and gave to I. W. Thompson, at whose 
death it was purchased by Sir Geeree Armytage, and the 
last time I visited Kirklees (in 1882) old John was dead and 
the old dog was the only remaining link to remind me of my 
two old friends. He was chained up under a splendid oak 
tree, close to the hall. The housekeeper who kindly came 
out in answer to our ring at the bell, begged me not to go 
near him lest he should bite,{but being anxious to examine 
his mouth, and relying on the generous disposition of the 
breed, I fearlessly went up and patted him, although he 
could not have recollected me, being a mere puppy of some 
two months old when he left my kennels.” Just notice the 
donfidence in the mastiff’s character of one who ought to 
know them, being a practical breeder of, I believe, thirty 
years standing, 

Tonce bought a mastiff bitch off a dealer's bench, and 
she proved ademon. In less than a year after that I could 
take her out to friends’ houses, and children could play with 
her, The secret of her conversion was kindness. Another 
time I was rearing a young bitch, and she showed dangerous 
dispositions. I watched her, and found that, in their play, 
children involuntarily teased her. I stopped all games 
made the children simply go in and pass through the yard 
walking, warning them not to run or to be afraid, and pre- 
venting all sudden or quick moyements. Her nerves got 
quiet, and sheis perfectly gentle now. Incautious rearing 
would haye made her ferocious, The mother of this puppy, 
Winna, is my favorite at the present moment, and is so 
faithful and intelligent that I refrain from saying much 
goog her, for fear of people thinking that I draw the long 

ow. 

People believe that the pure-bred mastiff which is kept 
and fed for exhibition purposes loses all his characteristics, 
This is a mistake, Have you ever, when at the Palace shows, 


noticed a slender-built but distinguished-looking gentleman. | 


with dark-blue BRpCHAEISS: He rambles about, assisted at 
times by an attendant, and at times he wanders perfectly by 
himself, He goes from dog to dog, takes their skulls 
between the palms of his hands, walks his. fingers in all 


> directions over muzzle, skull, ears and eyes, and at last 


feels the animal all over, ‘‘This is a good one, I see,”’ he 
will say, or “This I perceive to be a poor one.” That gen- 
tleman is absolutely blind. He does not see but feels the 
dog. He loves the mastiff, and owns, among other fair 
specimens the well-known brindle champion mastiff bitch 
Lilly 11. Lilly is a favorite with him and not without good 
Teason. He almost nniversally takes her out with him when 
he takes his walks about the grounds of his residence, and 
she is most faithful to him. Not long ago he had to absent 
nm his return he re- 


airs to his kennels and gives Lilly her usual recreation, 
She flies away and he follows the beaten path, But he had 
not walked many steps when he runs against his dog. Lilly 
was standing full against him across the road, preventing 
him from adyaneing any further. He strokes her and urges 
her on, but she doesnot go, He Maal abruptly, but she 
budges not, He orders, he commands, but all to no use; she 
keeps barring him the way. Surprised at_ this most extra- 
ordinary behayior, he retraces his steps. On the way back 
he meets his manager, who was just running after him. 
The nrystery is explained, and Lilly is, more than ever be- 
fore, her master’s beloved pet. During the master’s absence 
some draining works had been pushed on, and a trench had 
been dug across the gravel walk, It was open when the 
blind man took his walk in that direction, and he had just 
arrived abit when Lilly, comprehending her master’s posi- 
tion, saved him from fallmg. Had not she stood as firm as 
arock on the border of that trench, our friend must have 
fallen in it and perhaps been killed. HEnry VAN DOORNE. 


THE FOX-TERRIER SHOW. 
(Special to Forest and Stteam,] 


EWPORT, R, I, Sept. 1.—The first specialty show ever 
BI held in this country promises to be a grand success, 
Thedogs are admirably benched, and the members of the 
elub are working with a will, A more suitable building 
than the one selected could not be found. It isin every way 
well adapted fora small show. Mr. John Read is Superin- 
tendent, and Mr. Belmont is the busiest of managers. Taken 
as a whole the show is a good one; but we are rather disap- 
pointed with the open class for bitches, the puppy classes, 
and also with the entries in the classes for wire-haired speci- 
mens. 

Splanger and Belgrave Primrose are entered in the class 
for champion dogs. Neither are first-class, and the battle 
will be fierce and long. Primrose will probably win. In the 
bitch class Richmond Olive should win over Diana and Lyra. 
The open dog class is a good one. Twenty entries. Bac- 
chanal and Valet will most likely be first and second. Dia- 
dem and Marguerite are in such wretched condition that 
neither should receive notice. Mr. Morrell’s Special and 
Mr, White’s Queen will come near winning, Inthe class for 
veterans, Royal should win. Dawson has him in capital 
condition, The weather is delightful and success is insured. 


TEXAS FIELD TRIALS. 
BHiditor Forest and. Stream: : 

The Texas Wield Trials club will hold its inaugural meet- 
ing for members only, fear Marshall, Texas, beginning on 
Dee. 14, 1886. There will be an all-aged stake and a stake 
for puppies whelped on or after the first day of January, 
1885. The prizes will be of nominal value. In January or 
February next we hope to be able to hold a meeting open to 
all, and offer prizes that will bring the best dogs in the 
country. | JOHN F. SHARP, Secretary. 

MARSHADN, Texas, Aug. 24, 1886, ] 


JUDGES AT THE WAVERLY DOG SHOW,—Following 
is a complete list of judges for the Waverly dog show: Mr. 
John Dayidson, Monroe, Mich., pointers, Hnglish, Irish and 
black and tan setters. Mr. James Mortimer, Babylon, L: I., 
St. Bernards, foxhounds, basset hounds, bulldogs. Dandie 
Dinmont, Bedlington, Skye, Irish and rough-haired terriers, 
black and tan, Yorkshire, King Charles and Blenheim 
spaniels and toys. Mr. Chas. H. Mason, Brooklyn, N. Y., 
mastitis, Newfoundland, deerhounds, greyhounds, Great 
Danes, collies, bull-terriers, fox-terriers, dachshunde, pugs 
and selling class. Mr. A. C. Wilmerding, New Yor c, 
Clumber, field and cocker spaniels. Mr. N. Elmore, Granby, 
Conn., beagles. Dogs entered in the selling class at a price 
not to exceed $25, can be claimed at catalogue prices except 
by the owner. 


THE COLLIE CLUB OF AMERICA.—At a meeting held 
in New York Aug. 26 a club with the above name was 
formed. Officers: President, Jenkins Van Schaick; Vice- 
Presidents, W. Gilmer Hoffman, Allen L. Apgar; Executive 
Committee—Jenkins Van Sehaick, W. Gilmer Hoffman, Al- 
len L. Apgar, Mitchell Harrison, Roland Worthington, Jr., 
Martin Dennis, George A. Smith, James A. Lindsay, John 
A, Long, John D. McKennan; Secretary and Treasurer, Geo. 
A. Smith, 520 Walnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. A meeting 
will be held atthe Waverly show, Sept. 14, to elect officers 
permanently. Applications for membership should be sent 
to the secretary. 


THE OLD ENGLISH MASTIFEF CLUB’S SPECIAL.— 
NEw YORK, Aug. 25, 1886.—Hdttor Forest and Siream: We 
have just received the following: ‘“‘New Jersey Kennel Club 
—Gentlemen: By direction of the sub committee af the O. BK, 
Mastiff Club, I notify you that the Old English Mastiff Club, 
of England, offer aprize of 10 guineas for the best mastiff, 
dog or bitch, at your coming show. Very respectfully, Wm. 
WADE, Secretary Sub Committee,’—A, P, VREDENBURGH, 
Secretary. ; 


THH STARPFORD DOG SHOW.—The third annual do 
show of the Stafford Kennel Club will be held at Stafford 
Springs, Conn., Oct. 13 and 14. 


THE DANBURY DOG SHOW.—The annual dog show 
of the Danbury Agricultural Society will be held at Danbury, 
Conn., Oct. 5 to 9. 


KENNEL NOTES. 


KENNEL NOTE BLANKS.—Wor the convenience of breeders 
we have prepared a series of bianks for “Names Claimed,” 
“Whelps,” Bred” and “Sales.’? All Kennel Notes must be sent to 
us on these blanks, which will be forwarded to any address on 
receipt of stamped and directed envelope. Send for a set of them 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound, for retaining duplicates, sent 
postpaid, 30 cents. 

; NAMES CLAIMED. 
_ (> Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Forest. By C. P, Rogers, Huntington, N. Y., for black and tan 
Gordon setter dog, whelped April 15, 1886, by Bramble (Dr. Aten’s 
Glen—Gypsy) out of Bess (Grant—Nellie). 

And. By C. P. Rogers, Huntington, N. ¥., for black and tan 
Gordon setter dog, whelped April 13, 1886, by Bramble (Dr, Aten’s 
Glen—Gypsy) out.of Bess (Grant—Nellie). : 

Stream. By C. P. Rogers, Huntington, N, ¥., for black and tan 
Gordon setter dog, whelped April 18, 1886, by Bramble (Dr. Aten's 
Glen—Gypsy) out of Bess (Grant—Nellie). 

Camitlus and Minnie. By C. P. Rogers, Huntington, N. Y., for 
black and tan Gordon setter dog and bitch, whelped April 18, 
ee aby Bramble (Dr. Aten’s Glen—Gypsy) out of Bess (Grant— 

ellie), 

JudyiIl, By W. G, Young, Ottawa, Ont., forlemon and white 
Olumber spaniel bitch, whelped March 17, 1886, by Johnny (Ben— 
Joan) out of Jill (Plash—Eagan’s Judy). 

Maida. By Joseph EH. Travis, Brooklyn, N.Y., for mouse-colored 
TLE bitch, whelped March 23, 1886, by imported Don ort of 

Vanda (Dash—Wlora). ’ : 

Bulah. By H. A, Trash, White Cloud, Mich., for black cocker 
spaniel bitch, whelped Jan. 24, 1886, by Ober (Obo I1.—Critic) out of 
Belva (Obo, Jr.—Queen Bee). J 

Fanchon, By Henry Muss, Champaign, Il., for black and tan 
bitch, whelped June 6, 1856, by Mahomet (Wallace—Gaff) out of 
Lady (Vortigern—Lilly TT.). 

Vim. By Oakdale Kennels, Westbrook, Conn., for liver and 
white cocker spaniel dog, whelped May 16, 1885, by Hornell Silk out 
of Wanda T. (Don—Belle). 

pea By ae ThovioE. Ae ene ROR nr as for liver 
and white pointer dog, whelpe ai yy Das. ensation— 
Guicedibat Zon (Ase dae he tee f ry 


“ie 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


[SEPr, 2, 1886, 


Zulu Chief, Lufra and Lady Favorita. By Progressive Kennels 
Flatbush, te Ty for fawn and black Macdids.c one dog and fe 
peas whelped June 22,1886, by Zulu I. (A.K.R, 2403) out of Queen 

Joe Bunker. By A. M, Tucker, Charlestown, Mass., for bl 
gnd white Knellsh settér dog, Whelped May 28. 1886, iy con 

n —Nov — 
Countess Viste) : i u—Novel) out of Countess Lasca (Drake 
xu oble. A, M, Tucker, Charlestown, Mass., f i 
white and tan Enalish setter dog, whelped May 28, 1880'S pene 
Bondhu (Dashing Bondhu—Noyel) out of Countess Lasca (Drake— 
Sears vaetae 
ont Royal Kennels, By Th W. Mills 
nis Kennel of eae V omas Mills, Montreal, Can., for 
itor Forest and Stream: The pointer dog Master Bracket is 
lemon and white instead of liver i i — 
oer eae eee rand white, as ae last week, 
BRED, 


(2 Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Zoe—Bradford Ruby. Chas. Huneker’s (Philadelphia, Pa, 
bitch Zoe (Bradford iihiy= Date Ii,) to City View Kennels’ TB 
ford Ruby (Lovat—Jenny), Aug. 10. 

Lady Cloudy—Bradford Ruby. City View Kennels’ (New Haven, 
Conn.) pug bitch Lady Cloudy (Max—Lady Flora) to their Brad- 
tos Hab AN Maes PARE AUS: 24, i 

uby —Gowrie. L. K. Mason’s (Hastings, la.) Chesapeake 
Bay bitch Ruby IU, (A. K.R. 1918) to Geo. E, Poyneer’s Gownie Gun. 
day—Nellie), Aug. 10. 
tor beth Prone iL W. ie Rise (Lyne n bare. Va.) Liewellin set- 
ch Frost (Leicester—Victress i - 
ine Hover trinked, Tule : 0 kee s Gloster (Opts 
Leah— Dashing Rover, /. A. Steether’s nchburg, Va.) Llew- 
ejlin setter bitch Leah (Gladstone—Frost) oe E. Dexia Dashing 
Royer; July, 20. 3 ‘ 

Neiie—Young Faust. Oakdale Kennels’ (Westbrook, Conn.) 
pointer bitch Nellie (Sensation—Flirt) to their Young Faust 
(A.K.RB..779), Aug. 16. 

Cremorne—Bang Bang. R.G. Westlake’s (Olyphant, Pa.) pointer 
hitch Cremorne to Westminster Kennel Club’s Bang Bang, Aug. 


ferry —Ban Bang. T. KF. Rivers’s (Bridgeport, Conn.) pointer 
bitch ese G ammany—Hrie) to Westminster Kennel Club’s Bang 
, 18, 


Rue—Bang Bang. Bayard Thayer's (Lancaster, Mass.) pointer 
bitch Rue to Westminster Kennel Club’s Bang Bang, Aug. 12. 

Hildegarde—Otho. Progressive Kennels’ (Flatbush, L. £) rough- 
coated St. Bernard bitch Hildegarde (A,K.R. 8761) to ‘Hospice Ken- 
nels’ Otho, Aug. 23. 

Mollie Lever—The O'Donoghue. Excelsior Irish Water Spaniel 
Kennels’ (Milwaukee, Wis.) Irish water spaniel bitch Mollie Lever 
to their The O'Donoghue (Mickey Free—Hily O’Connor), Aug. 14. 

Saar Excelsior Irish Water Spaniel Kennels’ (Milwau- 
Kee, Wis.) Irish water spaniel bitch Jipsey (Dan O’Connor—Queens- 
town) to their Storm, Aug. 6. 

W inifred—Baby. hk. T. Asten’s (Orlanda, Fla.) mastiff bitch 
Winifred (Mungo—Penultima) to his Baby, Aug. 23. 

Tiford Cambria—Bahby, R. T, Asten’s (Orlando, Fla.) mastiff bitch 
fiford Cambria (Crown Prince—Claudia) to his Baby, Aug. 13. 

Chip peu Bell—The eee Excelsior Irish Water Spaniel 
Kennels’ (Milwaukee, Wis.) Irish water spaniel bitch Chippewa 
Bell (Dan—Irish Queen) to their The O’Donoghue (Mickey Free— 
Eily O’Connor), Aug, 6. 

Juda—The 0’ Dono hue. Excelsior Irish Water Spaniel Kennels’ 
Milwaukee, Wis.) Irish water spaniel bitch Juda (Barney—Juda) to 

heir The O’Donoghue (Mickey Free—Eily O’Connor), Aug. 3. 

Fairy—Black Prince. Wm. Hepsley’s (Jersey City, N. J.) spaniel 
bitch Fairy to A. C. Wilmerding’s Black Prince (A.K.R. 63), 


Ang. 1, : 
WHELPS. 


(= Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Wanda. F.D. Gadsby’s (Mansfield, O,) pug bitch Wanda (Brad- 
ford Ruby—Bess), Aug. 15, one dog, by City View Kennels’ Bradford 
Ruby (Lovat—Jenny). 

Pug. L, W. Chase’s (Haverhill, Mass.) pug bitch Pug, July 3, 
tale oe dogs), by City View Kennels’ Bradford Ruby (Loyat— 

enny). 

Beauty. Geo. D. W. Hallett’s (Bridgeport, Conn.) pug biteh 
Beauty, Aug. 5, two (one dog), by City View Kennels’ Bradford 
Ruby (Lovat—i enny). 

Tantrums, Chequasset Kennels’ (Lancaster, Mass.) pug bitch 
Tantrums, July 29, four (two dogs), by City View Kennels’ Brad- 
ford Ruby (Lovat—Jenny). 

Vic. Oakdale Kennels’ (Westbrook, Conn.) English setter bitch 
Vie (Ted Llewellin—Blanche Lewis), May 16, five (two dogs), by 
their Duke (Dan Purcell—Rake’s Bess). 

Peggy. §. G. Gardner’s (Ansonia, Conn.) pug bitch Peggy, June 
a fous (two dogs), by City View Kennels’ Bradford Ruby (Lovat— 

enny). 

Scottish Queen. N. VY. Ketchum’s (Savannah, Ga.) Skye terrier 
bitch Scottish Queen (A.K.R. 3616), Aug. 10, two (one dog), by his 
Teddie (A. K.R. 3332); both since dead. 

Red Magy. W. W, Sweeney’s (Chardon, O.) Irish setter biteh 
Red Mage (Duncan—Red Mand), Aug. 27, nine (five dogs), by W. 
H. Pierce’s Glencho (Eleho—Noreen), 

Noreena. Wreestone Kennels’ (Portland, Conn.) Irish setter bitch 
Noreena (Eleho—Noreen), Aug. 26, eleven At ogs), by Dr. Wm. 
Jarvis’s Sarsfield (Garryowen—Curer Bell I1.). 

Patti. Thomas W. Mills's (Montreal, Can.) bulldog bitch Patti 
(Toreador—Betsy), July 31, nine (two dogs), by his Guillermo 
(A. K.R. 671). 

SALES. 


(5" Notes musi be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Don. Liver and white cocker spaniel dog, whelped April 12, 1886, 
by Sam out of Daisy II., by Oakdale Kennels, Westbrook, Conn., 
to Geo. Wright, Hartford, Conn. 

Doctor. Liver and white pointer dog, whelped 1881, by Oakdale 
Kennels, Westbrook, Conn., to Dan C, Reed, Oneida Valley, N. ¥. 

Prince. Lemon and white English setter dog, whelped May il, 
1885, by Dan Purcell out of Rake’s Bess, by Oakdale Kennels, West- 
brook, Conn., to C, E. Joslin, Keene, N. H. ’ 

Tony. Liver and white cocker spaniel dog, whelped April 12, 
1886, by Sam out of Daisy Il,, by Oakdale Kennels, Westbrook, 
Conn., to Chas. Dibble, same place. 

Yaeger. Liver and white pointer dog, whelped May 23 1886, by 
Dash out of Zoe (A.K.R. 1444), by A. J. Lee, Southington, Conn., to 
Dr. W. Thornton Parker, Newport, R. I. 

Duchess. Silver fawn pug bitch ROLDRS. March 16, 1886, by Little 
Duke out of Lady Cloudy, by City jew Kennels, New Haven, 
Gonn., to Chas. Huneker, Philadelphia, Pa. 

‘Andy. Fawn, black points, mastiff dog, whelped June 8, 1886 

A.K.R. 8922), by Victor M. Haldeman, General Wayne, Pa., to E. 

. Parfrey, hichland Center, Wis. 

Alice. Hawn, black ie mastife bitch, whelped June 8, 1886 
(A.K.R. 3920), by Victor M. Haldeman, General Wayne, Pa., to Dr. 
W. G. Browning, same place. ee 

Actress. Fawn, black points, mastiff bitch, whelped June 8, 1886 
tele 3915), by Victor M, Haldeman, General Wayne, Pa., to N. 
J. Morris, Oak Lane, Pa. : / 

Beatrice. Fawn, black points, mastiff bitch, whelped Jan. 21, 
1886 (A. K.R. 8642), by Victor M. Haldeman, General Wayne, Pa., to 
Dr. W. R. Martin, Minneapolis, Minn. 

Ajaz. Fawn, black points, mastifi dog, whelped June 8, 1586 
(A. K.R. 8919), by Victor M. Haldeman, General Wayne, Pa., to Dr. 


G, BE. Abbot, same place. _ ' 
( \ hb oints, mastiff bitch, whelped June 8, 1886 


Adele, Fawn, black 
(eae 3916), by Victor M. Haldeman, General Wayne, Pa., to W, 


Fendrich, Columbia, Pa. : 

“Adonis. Fawn, black points, mastiff dog, whelped June 8, 1886 
(ACR, 3811), by Victor M, Haldeman, General Wayne, Pa., to W. 
iH. Wendrich, Columbia, Pa. : 

Mahomet— Lady ue Black and tan dogs, whelped_ June 6, 
1886, by Henry Muss, Chi pray Til., one each to Geo. W. Gere 
and Col. B. P. Niles, same place; one to Clayton R, Woods, Savan- 
nah, Ga., and one to Wm, Meyer, Milwaukee Wis. 

Oho-crit. Black spaniel. dog, whelped Jan. 17, 1886 By, Obo IT, out 
of Critic, by W. O. Partridge, Boston, Mass., to WN, V. Ketchum, 
Sayannah, Ga. i , 

Dot. White and black beagle dog, age not given, by Ringwood 
one a MAGA by Geo. Laick, Tarrytown, N. Y.,to.R. De Wardener, 

ew York, ve. a ; 

Litile Rock. Black, white and tan beagle dog whelped Nov, 14, 
1885, by Lewis’s Bugler out of Laick’s Rtye, by Geo, Laick, Tarry- 
. town, N. ¥., to R. DeWardener, New York. 
' ‘Rattler—Rye whelps. Black, white and tan beagle dogs, whelped 
June 7, 1886, oe Geo, Laick, Tarrytown, N. Y., one to Pl. E. Lewis, 
same place, and one to Cotin, Zimmer & Co., Glens Falls, N. ¥.. 

Bang Bang—Zanetta (A-K.R. 1261) wnhelps. Lemon and white 

ointers, whelped ee 10, 1886, by W.E. Todd, Portland, Me., a 
tae each to Joseph N. Martin and John F, Randall, same plaice; a 
bitch to G. A. Vickery, Boston, Mass., and a bitch to F. Charles 
Hume, Galveston, Tex. [ 

7 DEATHS. 


‘Loftie. Mastiff bitch (A.K.R. 2831), owned by Black Thorn Ken- 


nels,.St. George's, Dol,, Aug: 1, accidental hanging. I 


-man 4 record and put the shooters in five classes 


Atifle and Crap Shooting. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Go. 


RANGE AND GALLERY... 


WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 20.—Regular weekly matches of th 
Wilmington Rifle Club, Standard eneniont fateh: shes dua 
ae 100 points and team possible 500; 


BITS LST Pet aye ees toe eet 5 810 6 5 6 4 6 6 8-6 
Dauner agaisttedisiteG valeiey 446510 99 7 8 Foot 
WAN CONNOPE een eee eet 10557 76% 4 6 4—61 
WY CAS baAGOUT ton sraste ten ssnir ce 1538 7 % 23 6 8 9 8-53 
Clteintel WE ce peo aera eee ee : 3 43 08 9 9 7 6—49—291 
Wal Seeds chy ses thia is + 8 610 6 9 T B 3810 10-77 
HB Seeds....,;.:..05- Lessin 8 67 510 5 44 9 4-62 
EM Clark. Pai beik tae meld CHE te te 56848 4 4 5 5 6 5—54 
AES Gs SB aaritea shen aan db 654443 8 3.8 3—48 
PAGSTMPSON | cele ys elses seed ares 4674643 7 1 244-285 

The same teams were continued in the second match, with J. R 
D. Seeds asodd man, He fired alternately with each team. 
C Heinel, Jr 978 5 449 8-9 8—71 
C Heinel, Sr. 688 7 5 6 5 8 % Te 
Webollenc’. Meee Ae ce eanres -7 45 5 66 9 510 5-62 
W O’Connor 4545 5 8 6 6 4 4—51 
W_A Bacon Wejactutvan tn peter alee 83721568 1 8 0-4 
J BD Seeds..... ere vessel DOL tt ies Abaya. ib. gel —8Ts 
WoeBU Seeder. terecististepe epee 5788 5 9 5 6 2 4—59 
TIO Er eds geen coer ne "8 9 3 4 6 5 2 859 
AEM MEGS ilo a ota erbtte cc unlnnas AA § 5 88 8 YT 5 6—51 
GBS BCS eeu poste wee gel cielo <icee 44454 5 7 5 6 5—49 
ER SIMPSOW] 1, sv plenereec tenes igh be tee 4442 4 310 2 4 8—239 
J RD Seeds,.... Nee ok wast oan 10.. 3.. 7... 7 .. 5—82—280 
The following is the score of the Topeka Rifle Club at the tele- 
graph match last Thursday: 
FH Martin..... 16 Fe pice wey Relea 10 910 9 8 9 4 6 9 6—8& 
JUL ALBONALGL. et tse eee 8 767 7 8 710 410—73 
Reed) McCarter... 00. ccpc eens 6 9 8 810 7.6 4 5 9—T2 
A aie ot Sates sa Sameer oto ace Ar aaa 5 5 8 610 6 610 9 570 
Ca rimypovees acan~ peleeeee seats 5 510 9 710 7 5 4 5-67 
GAHMOLTIBOM Saree nee ieee cores 759 65 5 8 7 6 7—65 
R Thompson a Fe esas 955 4565 59 8 7 8 4-61 
EW Shermian,... ...c..5....0 00 48365 6 6 4 6 4—§2—540 
SCOPe.oL WalmMing LOL CIID ey re oe elon tniaies oy teen oben aed EVES) 


HAVERHILL, Mass., Rifie Club Monthly Badge Match, Aug. 
standard target, 200yds., off-band: alg tater Ve 


ible pees e es ... 7 81010 810 7 810 8—86 
J Busfield ..... 6 Opto S37, 72105-8100) (8) i — 7s 
J F Brown.. . 4 7 7 8 6 91010 6 6—TE 
8 E Johnson 469558 7 7 8 9-68 
W Worthen, .5610 & 9 6 5 9 7 T 4-87 
L Jackson... +8 65 5 7 5 8 6 3 10—63 
J PM Green .. S39! 4°38 £ 6-8 6 8. -8—68 
A Edgerly... 440 5 7 8 510 9 553 
F Merrill....... is PHS I bose e 56 6 5 6 6 5 6 56 5 5—54 
J, F, Brown, silver badge by handicap, 

Record Match, 
S E Johnson... -» 8 8 8 & 8 6 6 6 8 T—T4 
W Worthen. th SY 510 710 8 
J Busfield ... ..68 5 7 9 4 9 5 1010-73 
H Tuck... -5 9 5 ¥ 6 8 6 6 7 6—65 
J PM Green. .~% 7 7 669 6 YT & 6B 
A Kdgerly. .8 48 5 9 6 6 5S 6 6-8 
C Bliss..... .8 669 6 47 6 T 3—62 
TP PACEBOWA ator ta too nate case atae 448 8 f 5 4 7 6 3-56 

Rest Match, 
1 Tad EN Ps este abet pices Sphere 101010 10 10 91010 9 10—98 


PEEKSKILL VS, GLEN COVE.—Peekskill, N. Y., Aug. 25.— 
Glen Rifle Club vs. Peekskill Rifle Club, wind normal, light, gray. 
Creedmoor third class targets, 200yds., National Rifle Association 


rules: 

Glen Rifie Club. Peekskill Rifle Club. 
SF Cocks...... 4344445545—42 AW Durrin.. .4454453444—41 
WH Simonson5434445435—41 OJ Loder...... 45453444444] 


PH Grimm... ..4544444444—47 EG Halsey... .4443555434—41 
W I Fancher. .4555554485—45—169. G A Durrin. ...4455444445—43—166 
Average 424. Average 414. 
The range was a poor one, 
THOMASTON, Conn., Aug. 28.—The weather conditions at our 
meee shot were very bad, 1t being intensely hot and the air so 
full of smoke it was difficult catching the bullseye through the 


epertane sights. 

Chan tieldie ct cede: rage noes .610 6 710 6 9 9 8 TTT 
Ae WOR ee ees staple tate ot aa 48 710 %7 9 2 810 %—V2 
Fred A Perkins... ......,.. ete. 8 4 78 6 4 8 6 4 9 8 10—70 
Wi EiDuaibar yc. a: sses aS 56 8669 7 5 5 6 865 
GAAS mImMmone.. oe... scents seta .7 4 5 6 9 510 5 6 562 
CW Wives hy a) ose sels lata auennia .9 668 5 8 6 6 5 T-F61 

THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries. Correspondents who favor us with club scores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. 


TRAP-SHOOTING REFORM. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In Mz. GC. M. Stark’s letter published in issue of Aug. 26, he takes 
exceptions, apparently, to my statements in a previous letter as to 
the “meager attendance” at the N. EH. Association tournaments, 
saying there were some thirty or forty entries in the different 
events on each of the twodays of the tournament he speaks of. 
I think that there was a ‘tmeager attendance” at that shoot, held 
in the second city in the State of Massachusetts, which has more 
than that number of men who like to shoot over the trap. without 
mentioning those present from all New England. If Mr. Stark 
and I should meet, we would doubtless agree perfectly on all 

oints save one, lam led to believe from his letters, and that is 

his: The classing of those contending. His Poulton in compelling 
aman to shoot this year in the same class his last year’s shooting 
would place him is correct, as his own performance at present 
would indicate. Heis also correct about barring any one, whether 
professional or not, in my way of thinking. I would give some- 
thing to-morrow just to see a dozen or so of those experts contend, 
and if I were present at a meeting where such men were eine 
part, should not hesitate, though a poor shot, to enter in one shoo 
at least with them, for the enjoyment of seeing them do what 1 
cannot, In all contests, of whatever sort,’all people, whether it 
may be a contest of racing, running, shooting or what not, like to 
see a battle between giants. And in handicapping, I do not be- 
lieve that any system now in vogue isright, If handicaps are to 
be used in trap-shooting, it should be in dead birds, and not in dis- 
tance, in particular if clay-pigeons or similar targets are used. 

AUBURN, Me., Aug. 31. NOB’ EAST, 


Bditor Forest and Stream: r ® : 

Tam glad to see that you are agitating the question of reform in 
trap-shooting, and that it is meeting with favorable response from 
the amateurs who are so largely in the majority. The present 
management of the National Gun Association has always been in 
favor of this much needed reform, and if we expect to succeed in 
accomplishing this greatly desired object, the host of amateurs 
must come to the frontiu plain and unmistakable language, and 
in a united effort. Otherwise professionals continues to 
“hank” upon the amateurs, and eventually destroy the spirit of 
gentlemanly rivalry, and remoye all sentiment from our tourna- 
ments. ; ; 

Where there is no sentiment there is no life, and_our action be- 
comes cold and formal. There is more or less sentiment in every 
action or motive tending to our amusement or enjoyment, and the 
further we can remove gambling from it the more sentiment we 
have, and the more we may enjoy it. ree : 

There is a remedy, and the plan suggested by ‘‘Nor’east” in your 
issue of Aug. 19,1 think is the most practicable, i. 4.,give every 

om 90 per cent. 
highest to 50 per cent. lowest, and let the secretary of every club, 
association and tournament, furnish the National Gun Associa- 
tion immediately after each tournament the name, residence and 
class of each contestant who makes a record of 50 per cent. or over 
in any contest at any shoot. ot | , 
this is done the National Association will sey an official 
register of such records, subject to inspection and use, by means of 
reports, to all such clubs or associations who furnish the National 
‘Association with reports for record or who otherwise officially assist 
the National Association in perfecting and keeping up such a 
register of records. - 


t may be said, Good as far as it goes; but how are you to prevent 


a designing person from traveling from place to place un 
asstiimed names? I answer that such a person might suceced (ors 
peraniet ted would finally come to grief, when he should be photo- 
grap ed for future use. Again, gentlemen would not.do so, and 4 

laye should be published. Perfection in anything is only ob- 
tained after persistent effort. 

Nemo's” idea of handicapping champions I do not think would 

be necessary under the record rule or system, and I yery much 
question whether or not Syds, or hares handicap with the modern 
guns would make any material difference between the champion 
and the poor shot. The only equitable handicap, in my judgement, 
isonguns. Give every shooter a record, and he will not only keep 
up his record, but try and improve it. The record system will also 
place the experts or professionals in a class to themselves, where 
they cannot form combinations to “bank” on the amateurs. 

If the clubs ee a we will remedy the eyil. 

Tr K, FREEMAN, V. P. and Gen. Man. N. G. A. 
NATIONAL Gun AssocraTIoN, Macon, Ga., August. 


iditor Forest and Stream: 

There appears to me to be but one positive solution to this pro- 
fessional vs, amateur question. Thatis for tournaments to offer 
the most valuable prizes free forall. Amateurs can enter if they 
think they have a show for a piece if divided. No professional to 
enter for any of the lesser prizes unless he receives consent of the 
aes of the amateurs contesting for said prizes. 

O, M. Stark ae he was high gun for six months, he certain] 
should be barred in contesting with amateurs. We haveall hear 
of the wonderful trotting of Maud 8. Would she be allowed to 
enter any three minute class because she was not in good condition 
to enter the free for all, not much. 

Come, speak out old trap-shooters, let us haye your yiews. I 
don’t want any controversy, the weather is too hot, Life is too 
uncertain and [ am too busy fishing. Gro. WILD. 

RED BANK, N, J, ; 


Will “Pull,” of Philadelphia, please send address, bein ini cei 
of which we will take pleasure a publishing his ST eRGnGanOn 


GEORGIA TOURNAMENT. 


Aaa Ga., Aug, 20.—The gun tournament held here yester- 

day was the best ever held in Georgia. large number of 
spectators visited the park during the day, and the sport was very 
much enjoyed and the brilliant shots applauded, Nine teams of 
five each entered—two from Savannah, two fom Millen, two from 
Augusta, two from Aiken and onefrom Summerville. All were 
from Georgia except the Aiken team, which was from South Caro- 
lina, near this city, These gentlemen are fine shots, but it was 
their first experience in clay-pigeon shooting. There were 
birds shot at, 100 By each team. The possible score was 900, with 
anactual score of 507. About 100 birds were picked up not broken, 
but plainly shot-marked. This is Ganieren: 


yery good shooting. 
The scores: 
Millen—Team No, 1, 


Lumpkin....... --- AIO I— 9 00 11 00 10 11—5 
Beller ek one W1111111—10 10 01 11 10 10—6 
DeLoach.. - ALO 1— 9 11 11 10 f1 01—8 
Edenfield............. . ,-0110111001— 6 11 10 10 10 10-6 


IBETHens soe eho cies 0101011101— 5—40 11 10 10 10 11—7—32—72 
Chathams, of Savannah. 


Wiss +2. yeaa = es te 1401114101— 8 11 11 10 11 10—8 
Mays.... * -- OLOIT19001— 5 1 11 11 11: 10—9 
Roach... «, JOL00TII— 7 01 11 10 10 10—6 
Drayton , ALOOLO1I100— 5 00 00 10 10 01—3 


Hershback . 0110 1110— 7-82 11 11 10 11 11—9—35—67 


Forest Citys, of Savannah. 


Tefal eos Sang a toceomt te 11010101016 Ti 10 01 11: 10—7 
Wberwellls.2-+s- esses +2 snes 1100001111—8 11 11 11 O1 10-8 
TEAST AN se ss adeo-esat eon: 00001N0111—4 10 Ui 11 10 10-7 
Jangstetter........-----+--+ 1110010001—5 00 10 01 11 01—5 
WigxeRe? |, Fue Mieiciasleluerny ey 01011111/1—8—29 10 10 11 11 11—8—85—64 
Augusta—Team No. 2. 
TSG O LB peepee aatie te ee eed 1101011111—8 00 11 11 11 01—7 
ADYore, atetetee pee Parte ts toa ge 1010001010—t 11 11 00 10 0U—5 
SOLOS? cis Serevent tee ats be 0001111110—6 10 10 11 11 11—8 
Weigle. ...-.: seh ener: Aerte 1110011110—7 10 00 00 10 10—3 
BiPMOW.. usw esardeensaa te 1101101111—8—33 10 01 00 11 11—6.-29—62 
Augusta—Team No, 1. 
DUCE ye predates 5 Pee minns LOL1010111—7 11 10 10 10 10—6 
Denise. bel es. kat ..-1011110010—6 O1 11 11 11: 10—8 
Se antel yD ie els eRe as Lert 01011 10000—4 10 10 10 G1 10—5 
SHIEH eer peoeaass tcl kame 1000110000—3 10 11 10 10 10—6 
IMGVOT a oh etiiach eid ante --1101110100—6—26_ 11 10 11 10 00-—§—31—57 
Millen—Team No. 2, 
WEG VOSS. acters otuie-iielepelne ne 0010100111—5 10 10 11 00 10—5 
FoR OME ae a tates see a\-}bets oe 11911101017 11 00 00 11 10—5 
Dh tte) amc et Se EI, = 1011011010—6 O1 11 10 O1 11—7 
(Afsnh Gees Se Rar 0011010101—5 00 10 11 10 10—5 
WSLionG hse tr eyesore eee 1011010101—5—29 10 00 00 10 1J—4—26—55 
Aiken—Team No, s. 
1S Roster es ere nel! 0010010001—3 10.10 10 1p 11—5 
JONCOat, =e ht see 0110100111—6 10 10 10 00 00—38 
IMG BBN ye eee beens 0100010100—3 10 00 00 00 10—2% 

W W +Holly......6-.---25--- 1100111001—6 11 11:00 11 00-6 
Williams. (i iiewr ees ee 0111011011—7—25 01 01 11 00 01—5—22—47 
Summerville Team. 

L Berckmans.....-.......-: 0100100001—3 11 01 00 00—8 
Harmsoney so -sisc 2. qoxrine 01171 11011—8 1] 11 11 O1 10—8 

AB ecekmtunseaelel-i leas < tise 0100000010—2 10 11 00 11 01—8 
(QT rST BRON A. 5 aoe to be 0001191000—3 10 00 01 00 10-3 

C Berckmans,............+ 0000010110—8—19 00 00 OL 11 10—4—24—43 

Aiken—Team No. 1, 

Quikdey 5 Je says hve ,..-0060100001—2 11 10 11 10 10—7 
Walliams sca sire ses -G011000110—4 10 00 10 10 10—4 
Glecleley. sashesosee ns a ....-1100091000—3 00 01 10 00 1i—4 
Courtney ..... ye a eed seek 0111010000—4 10 00 01 10 11—5 
Warneke....... dentin perk 100010000J—3—16 11 OD 10 00 10—4—24—40 


Commenting -on the meeting, the Augusta Jews says: 
clubs, we are happy to state, have repluced baseball clubs, and 
clay-pigeon shooting has supplanted the national game as a popu- 
lar sport in this community. This agreeable change brings home 
talent to the front, and permits skill to unite itself to fair play, 
and not only amuse the public, but further a most comment able 
organization. Wor the gun clubs have more than sport as their ob- 
ject, and the protection of birds and the enactment of a better 

ame law, and also the breeding of fine Dae erae are already 
far advanced by the recent organization of the Augusta Gun 

ub, 


BARBECUE AND SHOOT. 


Core Ga,, Aug. 26,—Eiditor Forest and Stream: Inclosed 

Thand you an account of a barbecue and contest between 
several of our local gun clubs at glassand composition balls, L 
will remark, however, by way of comment, that the barbecue was 
much better than the shootibg. The account is from the Colum- 
bus, Ga., Inquirer-Sun. The fun was at Seale, Ala,, the shooters 
coming trom that State and Georgia.—O, C. J. 


At an early hour this morning the people began to pour into the 
town. They came from every sectiou of the county, in carriages, 
puggies, wagons and on horseback. This large assembly was 
augmented on the arrival of the up passenger train at 8:30 o'clock, 
bringing the Union Springs Gun Club and many of their friends, 
besides many others from points along the road. An hour later a 
special train brought im two Columbus gun clubs, accompanied by 
about 100 Columbusites, the Oswichee club and the Jernigan club, 
which made the crowd about 800 or 1,000. And never did guests 
receive.a warmer welcome. They were invited to the court house, 
and as many as could do so went up into the court chamber, Maj. 
J. F. Waddell was introduced by President Benjamin Jennings, 
and words of warmer welcome could not have been given. The 
major was in 
fifty years ago, 
can wat. é 

Mr. Canty, of the Oswichee Gun Club, responded in an elegant 
and eloquent speech of ten minutes, in which Seale was made the 
recipient of many Parveen Com EN all of which were richly 
deserved. He was followed by Mr, Powell, of Union Springs, whose 
remarks were quite appropriate to the occasion. From the court 
house the great concourse of people adjourned to the shooting 

ark, and then the fun began. Soon after the shooting began 
dinner was announced, and just such another barbecue has never 
been seen in this country. There were about 380 mutton, 25 pies 
and several beeves that were cooked to the very highest perfection 
of the culinary art. We knew these sen Werner were farmers of 
the first water, but that they were such cooks it is probable that 
they hardly knew themselves. On the evening before Col. J. M. 
Brannon, Messrs. Dave Ingram, John Ware and W.- H. Washing- 
ton took charge of the barbecue pit, and through all the silent 
hours of the night they watched the toasting pig and mutton until 
this morning, when they had as delightful brown roast as ever 
graced a table. It was the universal comment that barbecued 
meat had never been cooked better. And it was in as muchabund- 
ance as it was in quality—many hams and quarters being left over 


when he took up arms for his country in the Mexi- 


his element, as it recalled the memories of nearly ~ 


— 


tan high among 
. Gree 
~ elubs made it somewhint dificult te tell which club wasin the lead, 


eM STOIC LIU Wa hue cise Hee sie cleat ts ak bpd 


SmPT, 2, 1886. ] 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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nd sent to friends who could not be present to enjoy it. Seale 
heath the contest. after dinner the lowest of the list, Columbus, 
Union Springs and Oswicheee leading in the order named. But 
Scale soon sprang pone the Bie Pikes at tr PE a ea 
‘atler c ; ont when a good shot was made, am nusia 
MeN Gel among the fide of the different. clubs, My. P. A. 
ept the score board, and it was recorded in plain view of 
all the spectators as a shot was made, The unequal number of the 
Below is appended the official score of the clubs as they came on 


SS ETMUrds: Gohimbus Club, 


PROGHSETASSE Ie. ean sekes ceeeseleee cr seas OOM 1111 —12 
2 7 Rankin USEC ake Stk Met ots bbs 11100111100110— 9 
3.0 G Johison.....-...--.-- See +h oe 11000000101010— 5 
4B EF Coizey...., 9-62 StS d0 Se be Alte pidge 11011191000111— 9 
50 By Seite eeeeaas se PR Un eeeils ma aee QOVODLOTI0II11— 7 
6G Bo Waddell sree cree ees mashes ce EBT 0011110101011i— 9 
dol Op Cheliw vishal een ated tee eee ee eee eee 01001101010101— 6 
8 GOW Beach.....-.... ate eR oe ee ee 10101001101111— 9 
RS Biberhavt 2 yidyo2sse- crea issrcshot oe eee eres, 00010111010111— 8 
RTRs Merikatide sa, Loe hes kdl Sap NAN ONOLNDDDOTLOLI— 5 
TICE ate lbemaNerenaiiiaane terre aeaes . 11010011 000011— 
TOA Naa ee PLP lr, Pernda eens yeee oe OOLOOI011010— 7 98 
ARUN UENO ON Pa Nyt cca hein aaa: ce renrts 10111000000010— 5 
4 Mott Tugele. sips cece ees Le Ie eae 10101101101010— 8—106 } 
ah Ge yelots hb bis SAAR EAE bee mor eb rcticn eee wa 00011 111601000— 6 
Tied Sev eue hohe e600 Ve 58 6 Aire kel tefl dopo ere boc 1HOD0000101000— 3 
“bees tener  acyt et Bee ya eee Sea obi oeeeaoeee 01011100101101— 8—123 
7 SERED TEEN «As MONOTOLies B 
‘A. John Bledsoe... ..:e.nce cry e seers: ie MeN = 5 
—. 5 SP Be Pitnibeitlaloey. s.cttees see eae roe - O0017110011711— 9 


. 00011 000001T10— 5 
-11001101001011— 8 
OLO11017011011— 9 
00111011011010— 8 
- LOLTO01L101000— 7 
8 ., .01111111001010— 9 
Snare Pica ek bie aie 001001.100010i0— 5 


DB Waddell... .....--+5 ores : 


9 WH Ranier...... te 


HUME Pitas tateslaelehreetwecs rts: ee tes faye 00000111111001— 7 
Mif Peies IMGATIOTOW op ce nte seas ss bree cen panes ONGOCOLN0ICIOI— 4 
PRR AALS RAGS Oy Son ucerene ates see Geation te see eee 11110011011101—10— 86 
TEMG ets he oa sobs wb ooks RAAB ss Sige et Shr ars 11100011000011— 7 
fi leva RS atiaeal ESTs oe ens lee Cnc oe eet 11110010011111—10—103 
ABNWETOUGUOE obscene ange Meiwscse seus’ 000d0010001000— 2 
PE LL STANCE] OL Cree tees PRI Kieu: AEN eE BIg aoT 01100001100010— 5 
17 BJ Praver...,........ 00 Seine SNC Ms 00010001100010— 3—114 
TSE LONG) atsphookeeet erie Gaeelee tqaeetes CPA arin ae 01100010001010— 5 
19 Hf Sessions........ RR Sie Pen TC Pie A QOLD0010001001— 4 
2a) Sea yt LEN Te hs Gye epee: ktanitaee Olot Cait e ae B. 00100000000010— 2 
PIMP SES WOSLET seeenceh es ccltlamaclar eapt hea yhhe 0101000000110i— 5—130 
eprtchers MUS aomioniontes 8 
Aitelanarl SEV cur ae eee doe oboe ate COMER E GO COuEES | 00! 
} F Bradley f re et ee ee a eae he AA ag hn 10010101100111— 8 
2 RUE Pritts. :..., re ee ee MEP etal cdarasince 2 , -00101001010101— 6 
MTS Ota Ae oi APRs Ses ore eae O1000117.100000— 5 
eA a eaT TAOIIS Oh silsaaaeteer a hie coche-. foe ees 11011101 100110— 9 
6 James Alexander........ 02... ¢/ceeee es Phases! 00001111011010— #7 
WanbatehGaie tients epee. eaeeOplen tieierrsre metabo scar attri 10010101010000— 5 
RAVI Olseken. a boam tenth cuecere ae a 01001000101101— 6 
QTE SAMtASE . auu cess vegen rh ESSN ae 1101000001 1011— 7 
lied fodtbo Wd re wern eye ype ee Wn ye Seren an Coie 01101000001010— 4 
11 ae peed Pee ce CATT Mcp estletera ye eo ata 6 ry 
12 SL LSprt es alee oe teat daee npr ae REE, bn = 
ees ‘¢ Columbus Southside. — 
ghey nal Dabs ro G Eo Oe Slag yearn Locicrearter mp eater tt ee © Brera 10101001010111— 8 
SAW PSHDOTY a Leos duce osccgocsfstaennettt «0 onddC000N0001— 2 
Breer MISE Tt nie tage ees plapel aye lettres = . .11001011101011— 9 
onde eA. THODSTIS..0 esses: price eat Ai ...11001011111010— 9 
b John Mdwatds,.........:..- - 11000100010111— 7 
6 MOT Liytin,-. 2.3... - 11101111 000110— 9 
| WP Bian nas - -00001101010010-— 5 
8 John Fletcher . .00000101001111— 6 
9 C J Hifler,_... . .UC000010001000— 2 
10 EH Jenkins. . et: . J1O11000010000— 4 
TE OY Rr asp REE ECE Re ty pl ener PSE BLE OTRLE ANDO OL 00107111111111—10 
12 @ Schomberg........ 1000111.0001001— 6—77 
LEPIGR IGE OMe yee ttt bree hctb nara: fchvrecs trmyafeageerete 11010000000000—8 
Perohn MCGonclyy. Rey pusiisiserede toi a) ectessoser rope 00011100111010—7 
Rebar ly MieGoweie. 8s), fad pees beet eessteie 00010100110110—6 
MCT A wHGs  en eh oak haat votes ers tthe? 11001000101001—6 
EP GOlberh MAATEOIo test oeue ss tekst sacee ede 1117.0111119000—9 
GPO MD aS ee. een den ences setadlem castes 00700101000010—4 
tee Ae SS UPAAHOLCM op l.u). ce wldttiel see lscke ee b inauanets 00000101101000—4 
Be ye UTM ete utec. Lule cee Mattes biteea t2 82 se ebls.s/s"2 10101000001090—4 
oi) couil ire OTe) 10 COO BAA AL RSS ety baa en Ree eee 00011101009011—6 
10 W Melendon......... ale ets eM ae OMRES Oe 01100010101010—6 
WE GVO TASTE alcltss cae pape nota eee ee A ee ,-€0100010101110—6 
Le asi misty tee, os a awed elrd es ee ie ceed 01000110100110—6—67 
ASME ULNAR phat ise attd bee ket -e bfice cs Lees 01100000900010—3 
TE RAW Allen ae aed t eee Bees (ees (1000010100000—3—73 
: eale : 
UREA ARVIN spel itelelee nt ek easaesseead marred: 01600100011101— 6 
Dia HATE ME EE le. cade aiaste ices ad ti 11001101100010— 7 
BA Wy Waddell... 2.2) ieee: shoe soAabeaee 01000011101010— 6 
MBEEM Murrey ON Maks, oe ee eT ENE eG 11000001100010— 5 
Pyrerals COURTS eh es ccd eeitus c seats oleh fltere ss 3: eee 00000101110010— 5 
Go VV DoenONTEINGLE tis. porce rasotreene ge gener wetness saad 101011013 90010— 7 
Geiled i 'Es nes agree eta ee as +» .00001111110111— 9 
8 R A Strong:....: ---11001100171011— 9 
93S Pvamns.......-- -.1100000110111— 8 
10 W BR Wilkerson 0000000600001 — 1 
ll Brag: Pitts ehtele 11000010100100— 5 
12 Ben Jennings... -01000010101110— 6— 74 
AS AVViCAS Mell aitiyie swe ost: abe ache a eee cers oe 01000001000000— 2 
VAC VOCTE TED Ey sina ar erie Area tr ee oarchs ae te wee 11101010101110— 9— 85 
TSE a) stove eee net eel teen ee eee 00000000600111— 3 
16 Ben Perry....:.. | aan SRA ZBURIS ty) Soro yes 00110000010011— 5 
LEMMON DUE LLOS ee ead case ere ees tee ee ie Sass 00001411011110— 8—i01 
OU HATE OTS TES pmHol a ae a mee esi eell dane 11011010110010— 8 
PEPE CEL Ue ee Netting aoanb Mbp bigm eC ee aL ee 01111111010011—10 
2 Ver Jo). ccd B10) eee Pe seicrslitarirs veoh a .10111100110014 — 9 
MAME) WEIMER ATA Neh elie teicher ra tel. eetse 14311011100010— 9—18 


Tt will thus be seen that Columbus won the laurels, making the 
best club and the best individual record, In the contest-between 
the 1?men, Union Springs is second and Seale third, while Seale 
defeats Union Springs in the contest between 21 men. In the con- 
test for 1? Columbus Southside defeats Oswichee, Jernigan and 
Seale. Capt. C. E. Hochstrasser made a record of 12 out of a pos- 
sible 14, the best individual score. Union Springs had two men to 
east Columbus Southside one 10 and Seale one 10, out of a pos- 
sible 14, : 

Thus ends one of the grandest shooting matches that has taken 
lace in Alabama in several years, and one that.culminated in the 
ighest success In each and every particular. We have neverseen 

- people enjoy themselves better, and a harsh or discordant word 
has not been uttered here to-day. The people of Seale and the 
- immediate vicinity have worked hard for the enjoyment of their 
' friends; and as they looked upon the happy, joyous throng, their 
compensation was complete. Nearly one-third of the guests were 
ladies, and they lent a charm to tlie occasion. 


ee ON T, 0., Aug. 24.—Fremont shooting club's sixth weekly 
shoot: 


CATS it craves ees een, ce 11010110011111:10001110111—17 
WERE eaiat yee tye yelp 1101110110101001120001100 —14 
WAV deri. ithe io iddsolde ne 0011101111111110100011100—16 
H F'Dwelle........... WOR Fries UMReS ae 0101.100007111011110111010—15 

Fs a Os a Ren Soe ate 1100101101100100101111000—13 
4:20) det ei ee See to rts ob) ok 000101000101101010001001— 9 
TESS) AarT CL eee a -1111000000010010010101010—10 
Sieben. Se aS Neco ay 1110000101006001110010001—10 
Adam Sottran. ..... DPRRELE EL, | an ota 1111101011111001110111011—19 

SF Wiorptir tii lirtlt crwen bevetes «ee» -L110101000010111101110101—15 


EARLVILLE VS, WATERVILLE.—The Earlville, N. ¥., Gun 
Club shot a match with Waterville on the former's ground, Aug, 


#6, 2) clay-pigeons, 2yds, rise, National rules: | 
q Earlville Club. Te ; 
TELUS oe cosa ai eee = +4. .0100111110101101110111101—-17 
PATEISLIS eA ate were at 2 Ib feai pret nad ote wey 1010001110000011011111101—14. 
SBS TS i ye 4. 5 fyorcids mee og a aly 1011.000011111111100111011—17 
| AICTE eRe AA pe Ger eae 4A411110011111191011741111—22 
Cy eee OAH) oar aratic eoeas 4 -1001100001111993101111101—177- 

' Smith 4-1) 1X5 ESL OPMER Sa5 HON +++. «.011011001101101111111000i1—16 - 
ELGIMIEB is 5-0 ne eee oe Aap ae ++ -1111010101111101011117171—20- 
BaACKGth. 5. cc) seep eee eee eee e+ O1I1011001100010100111101—14@187 

; “hig Waterville Glib. , j 
BRWAMMGCN pecs tes aits ere aren Pree’ 1911101190111111111110F10—21 
Snell...,.. eos Bae dt wettest ciate .- 1110100110117 111171011—20 
Reed avieccn SALE Waieca perc ® #ha ------ .0140010000110010001001100— 9 
DDE Da oe se Rae Sieh itee shen ee 1110016111600101100101710—14. 
ies ik CRS Ee eR ee nal 00.101001191100090100100101—10 » 
Le) RS ee. Se eee eT 


- »1100110101010101110111111—17 
»«.1110110011000110010110171—15, 
FaltON vp py reer es cnre ers reeeee ee «+ LTLOIIOLOIIONIL0I1I—20—126 


MOBILE, Ala., August 28.—Match between the Mobile Gun Club 
and the Social Gun Olub: 


. Mobile Gun Club. 
Boltz; appa... c.tsictee see saaa eas T11111101— 9 Ti 11 01—5 
HiObper. Mes taris rice Hs, SRONOTCH ,. L10111— 9 11 11 11—6 
ind iea de) Waeri ca ddenpaiaacr med Ob bo dt a 1111011001— 7 10 01 00—2 
@has Buych..........5 HS at ,, O11I1111I— 9 10 11 11—5 
PUSHED ays hs 14 pagieest es yrpeeier ase O110I01I0I— 6 ~———(s«d10: 10: O02 
John Dumont,..........., eee 1141111111—10 Ji 10 10—4 
DOM GUSta stearic stsatsees € thatthe ,,-.L1J00101L00— 5 11 OL 11-3 
WASH Joie Vides irs i whos SMR ot 0001101110— 5—60 Ti 01 11—5—32 
’ Social Gun Club. ' 

Ladd, Captain,.,......., ee 1110111011— 8 10 10 10—3 
OTE ae Nene ca eine. SE eer ees 0010110001— 4 10 11 11—5 
YO incitts tothe eee eee et eee 1001101110— 6 10 00 11—38 
BhieltOniees tere svete ent-vl Serv bamewe 1001101110— 6 10 10 10—3 
VV Gris yee Meola ss leek, Ch antn ces 1010110010— 5 00 10 10—2 

SVEN Pee certo tc Salou ate Oe 1111010011— 7 10 10 10—3 
iVVsLL Ay tipi rleltettanccie deme tr MLR UML —= 2 00 10 10—2 
OMA Buses) See el cena ad See Cen o 1001119000— 4—48 00 10 11—3—24 


POUGHKEEPSIE TOURNAMENT at Ply eens and glass 
bass, Sept. 16. Open to any. amateur shot in the Hudson River 
Valley, tesiding in Albany, Rensselear, Greene, Putnam, Columbia, 
Westchester, Orange, Rockland, Ulster or Ducthess counties. 
Ligowsky and Poughkeepsie Gun Club rules to govern.—u. B. 
STANTON, 277 Main St. | 


Tun U. 8. Cartridge Co,, of Lowell, Mass., who makes the Climax 
and other brands of waterproof paper shot shells have received the 
following from Geo. T. Farmer, Secretary of South Mnd Shooting 
Club, of Chicago: *“‘I gave the U.S, shells'a good test on the 5th inst, 
I was capsized in 5ft. of water, my open shell box lying nearly half 
an hour on bottom, filed with U.S, shells and shells of others? 
make. The U.S. shells L relied upon for the balance of the dayi 


paper was bruised in turning the shells, 


They chambered as well 
as ever,’—Adv, + oe 


Canoeing. 


Seeretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to FORPST AND 
STREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in adyance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same, Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND STREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport, 


FIXTURES. 


SEPTEMBER. 
Mohican Races every Thursday 4, New York, International, 
through the season, . New York, Sailing Trophy. 
8. New York, Challenge Cup. 18, Brooklyn, Sailing Races. 
4, New York, Challenge Cup, 25. Brooklyn, Challenge wnt . 
4. Brooklyn, ‘Paddling. 25, New York, Sailing Trophy, 
: OCTOBER, 
2. New York, Fall Regatta. 


THE MEET OF 1886. 
RACE WHEL, 


VERY year the interest in the racesis increasing, as both boats 
and men improve and are more nearly matched, while. their 
fame has extended far beyond mere local circles, and men in Cali- 
fornia or Florida look eagerly for the result of a race in which 
Vesper, Lassie, Venture and others as well known are entered, It 
is no light undertaking to manage a series of 20 races in three days, 
in which the entries aggregate no less than 358, with the necessary 
measuring, setting puis and other matters which devolve on the 
Regatta Committee. This year the work was greater than ever 
before; but it was carried phe bec ay by the Regatta 
Committee, Messrs. MeMurrich, Bailey and Fairtlough, the pro- 
gramme being carried out very closely, while no accidents marred 
the affair. rt. McMurrieh, as chairman, was everywhere; and ta 
him personally is due much of the credit, as his work was long and 
trying. The clerical work was done very efficiently by Mr. Wim, 
M. Carter, Crescent C.C., of Trenton, N. J., who kept the entry 
book and record. Such work is no'small task on a pleasure vaca- 
tion, but Mr. Carter performed it ina manner which satisfied 
every one and gained him a hearty yote of thanks at the general 
meeting, Col. Cotton, of the R. M, C, C.C., was timekeeper, with 
W. P. Stephens starter and W.H. Barnett judge at finish. The 
races of Monday morning appeared in our last issue. 
‘After dinner Event No. 6, paddling tandem, Classes IT. and IV., 
open canoes, 1 mile, was called, The starters were: 


— 
it 


Minnehaha led at the start, but was passed by the others, Rapid 
finally winning by 3 lengths, 

Eyents No. 7 and 8 were next started lim. apart. Classes B and 
A, sailin ; limited area 75 and 50ft., 3miles. The wind was light 
from N.W., making a run on first leg, a reach onsecond and beat 
home, 2 rounds of the regular course. The starters were Pecowsic, 
St. Hubert, 570," Mona, Delight, Cheemaun, Venture, Phyllis, 
Hdith Adele, Pearl, Blanche, Guenn, Wraith, Lassie, Wanda, Hlf, 
Nellie, Nautilus, Una, Mac, Verena, Palmer, Sofronia, Vixen, 
Marie, Fleta, Vesper, Turtle, Annie O,, Surprise, Ello,- Stag, 
Alouette, YVindente, Cora, Gertie and Wa Wa. At the start a rain 
squall wetted the sailors, but soon cleared away, leaving a calm 


fora time, Pecowsic led Ulass B easily with Venture second and 
Turtle third, 

Class B. | 
Pecowsic.......... E. H. Barney.......,.. Springfield,,,... ... 1 10 20 
Venture........... L..Q. Jones... 0... es BLUOTA eeu se wees 117 10 
Tittle; ees P. M, Wackerhagen..Mohican............ 118 10 
Vesper. ....--. eres R._W. Gibsou.......... Molvican....,...5... EPP 
Cheemamn..:...-. OG. H. Murphy.......... 
Sofronia.......... FF. F. Andrews 


In the evening a eae 


Teel ipoore OeeOn EEN MG ORE TIGH. (Godt, qrecne nia oH eerie 2 

(OLIN Re eeees nomenon TENG Tice Seiya ne Brockyille............ 13 04 
NST See asa oe AVP AI Au Glob Sree pasar re St. Lawrence........ 13 25 
BO rot Ree tote M. V. Brokaw......... IBTOOLYH, Seeinos pes salen oule " 
aS EV eatin Me meertr ee W.G. McKendrick....Toronto .....2...,000. 2 eee 
Alouette........... W. A. LGy8..4e..0.+--s AROTONTO roe cel ay sen leas 


Nellie led at the start, but was passed by Lena and Olive. - 
As there was a_ good breeze now, the next race, No. 11, was post- 
poned, and No. 12, paddling and sailing combined, 8 mile course, 


Ii starters; and the wind was N.H, moderate., The first lee was 
covered under paddle, all hoisting sail at the first mark and going 
on. port tack. Mac was first to stow, sail_at second mark, fol- 
lowed by Venture, hassie and Surprise. Ventire was aided on 
third leg by a mainsail only half stowed, the wind being free. 
Mac was ahead aithe end of first round, while Lassie ran into 
aoned Pues with Venture third, Surprise fourth and Blanche 
and Venture overhauled Lassie, with Surprise still in fourth place. 
Again Mac was first over the second leg, and set sail for the run 


| home with ~wind well aft on starboard quarter. This run was the 
| most exciting pat of the race, as Lassie, well steered, came 
Straight for the finish and passed first Venture and then Mac, 


winning in good’style, 


Tassie). iJ). 22 --weue Dope AI eee tina New Yorke... ass 4... ~0 45 00 
Mac. ......,.0..4.;,W. G. Mekendrick....Toronto............. 0 45 06 
Venture........ “needs Qs SONGS) oo. eet: Oe ATULOP kilo. .n 0 45 12 
Surprise....1..:  .J.E. Mellen........ cALLUOMGRGOT sale tlie 6 
VOUS ee eae. 4 M.-Y. Brokaw.....; ATOOKIVM: scence yee ‘ 

A Ll states SNe eee G. BR. Edgar, Jr...... » Newburgh..!....... 


ioG. BE. Hdgar, Jr es 

Ag the wind still held Nos, 13 and 14 were postponed in favor of 
Nos. Jb and 16. Olasses Band A, unlimited, 3 miles, with 43 start- 
ers in the first and 8 in the second, Pearl and Nautilus, both well 
sailed, were at the line first and Bia en the reach to first mark. 
The sight was a beautiful one'as the 43 boats went away from. ihe 
spectators on the hill in a compact mass, then drew out into along 


They were not swollen at all, although somewhat soaked where: 


: { M. fF. Johnson.......... - 
Rapid Sys a Cwcnch pry ) H, BE. MeKendrick OPP AREY {Galt Brolapesnsdeapatar pede 10 11 
. B. Wilkinson.....,.., , 
Merles ccipee tense | ONG ianer hee ae had Brockville ee 10 16- 
Minnehaha........ ; a S Bagg... fe Oiaaa Nt? { Brockville wm Joe 10 46 


paddling and sailing alternately each half mile les was called with: 


and Pecowsic abreast and Ves 


here was now a good breeze for the reach to first:mark, |: 


line and finally at the buoy scattered in all directions on the beat 
to second mark, Class A was sent away 15m. later than Class B. 
Vesper led at first on second leg, but was passed by Pecowsie which 
turned the weather mark ahead. 

They jibed neatly around the buoy at the end of first round as 
follows: Pecowsic, Vesper, Pearl, Venture, Delight, Blanche, Nau~- 
tilus. Pearl was leaking so badly that she was partly waterlogged, 
and Nautilus had her brass rudder badly damaged previous to the 
race by a canoe striking it and bending it out of shape. Though 
repaired it was still in bad condition and steered the boat uneve 
on different tacks, The next round was 4 repetition of the first, 
finishing nearly the same: 


Péecowsic....,--+.. EH, H. Barney.....-..-. Spe ct Oe cece 45 38 
Vesper. ......--.5 00 R. W. Gibson.......... MONICA tye, cen se ese 47 58 
Blanche,,,..-...., Paul Butler,,.... cig P VCSHOP pri petraheceehs 49. 05 
Delights. R, W, Bailey......... WESC ate ligysln OAR ASAE ‘ 

Venture. 2.0.5.1 Ey OERMONGS ea estney Hineetords .. ey tees ove 
Patan ois Walter Stewat't..,.... Royal 0.) cei yews eae 
MMO EERE Rae die py tae P.M, Wackerhagen..Mohican........--...1- 4. LY. 
Sofronia...,......5 Ff, FE, Andrews, ..5.+45- IOGHESTCR Petit clu ory 
Nautilus,.,,....+ +. W, Baden-Powell..... Gyles pre eetects hake 

In Class A the times were: : 

POPOV ya. feetnn in 3, EB. Hdgarsdr..,.-..,N@wburg. ... sa... 51 20 
POAT hints toh hye ee bigs WU GTrEs ets og 6 Tir VL Chea .,a¢ 00 

MARGE ferdeties. 19 HOS Winey aa Ae, Lake George....°-....59 00 
Regina, .......-..55 GC. J. Boustield .-.....-. Bay Ory eto aa eeres 


o. entries were made for No. 17, unclassified canoes, though Mr, 
Clapham was Tea ay. to sail, so No. 11, postponed from Monday, was 
vaiee for Class I 

08. 


I,, paddling, 1 mile, canoe and load not under 


Peggy ; L 
VEE: ccatngh se fh. Finel 
Rapid led at the turn, y 


made w 
Bousfield 


ed by some of the canoeists present that in the event of 
the defeat of both the English canoes, a subscription cup should 
be offered for a match to windward between them and the two 
leading American canoes. The full summary was as follows: 


Rounds. . 

Ist 2d 3d 4th 5th Time, 
Vesper....R. W.Gibson........Mohican...1 2 1 1 1 1239145 
Pecowsic..1. H. Barney... Springfield 2 J 2: 2 2 13928 
Lassie...., C. B. Vaux.., ‘New York.4 4 38 8 38 141 4% 
Blanche...Paul Butler... w»Vesper.-..6 6 % Y% 4 142.56 
Venture ..L. Q. Jones... wu Hattford,; 5 5 5 4 5 143.01 
Delight....R. W. Bailey........ Pittsburgh 7 7 4 6 6 1 43 28 
Turtle... .. P. M-Wackerhagen.Mohican,,.3 38 6 65 % 1 44 22 
Nautilus... W. Baden-Powell...Royal...... 8 9 8 8 §& T4850 
Pear'l...... Walter Stewart..... Royal...... 10.10 10 9 9 1 49381 
ay (Uc ena sas M, V. Brokaw....... Brooklyn..12 11 11 11 10 1 51 30 
CheemaunC. Murphy........... Salem....., 1) 12 12 12 Wt 158 19 
Mona.....B. W. Richards...... Brockyille.Broke tiller, 
Sofronia...F. FW. Andrews...... Rochester. Lost rudder. 


Wraith....Wm. Whitlock. ..... Brooklyn.. | * 
Peggy..,..G. BE. Edgar, Jv,..... Newburgh. { Poliided and lost masts 
he course was 7/4 miles, five rounds of the 1}4-mile triangle, the 
wind being E.N.E. At 10:45 a flag was set as a preparatory signal. 
A minute later Wraith collided with Peggy, carrying pile the 
mainmast of each boat. Wraith gave up, but Pegey went ashore 
stepped a new mast, and started on when half the first round had 
beén covered by theleaders, Her time was taken as a matter of 
courtesy by the committee and puts her ahead of the fifth boat on 
the list above. Pearl was away first at the start and Nautilus 
fourth, the crews of both on deck. Massie was second at the start 
and Turtle third. Sofronia had her rudder unshipped by.a ecol- 
lision, and lost much time while it was being replaced. Mona 
broke her deck yoke, a piece of treacherous black walnut, and was 
practically out of the race. On the reach to first mark Delight led 
for a time, but Vesper was first at the turn. Beating over to sec- 
ond Pecowsic passed her, Lassie being third, Turtle fourth and 
ee fifth. The order at the end of each round is shown in the 
able, 


MVETICN Ce hemen ae sere R. W. Baldwin............ AWA ta he pave es 11 18 
Reging.......5....C. 0. Boustield..... 2.0.5.5 Bay Cin cine ate bee 
Ldlage..... aL tlt S. Westcott haces mea Philadelphia...... .... 


Next came No. XILY., classes 3 and 4, tandem paddling, decked 


canoes: ae 
¢ . M. Turner 7 + 
OV eres cose tee ec Ge Wilkinson, { Spalaek ss Br ockville eres boe 11 OL 
IMEC yh es wetness bi Tye es Ma UHC, I -- Toronto.....-:-. aol 19 
eis J. E. Mellen... 1.0.22... Rochester...... f 
HE Beak J. R. Robertson..........Lawrence....... 


This finished the regular programme, but the special cup race 
was set for Thursday morning. Prior to the race a meeting of all 
canoeists present from States west of New England was held on 
the hillsidé, Com. Oliver presiding. it wasmoved that an appli- 
cation be made to the A. C. A. for the formation of a division com- 
posed of all canoeists in the A. C, A. outside of New England, 
which motion was carried; and it was also resolved that thename 
of this division be the Central Division of the A.C. A. 

The officers nominated for the new division by the committee 
were then announced as follows: Vice-Commodore, R. W. Gibson 
of Albany; Rear-Commodore, B. W. Richards, of Brockville, and 
Purser, . W. Brown, New York, Executive Committee—Messrs, 
J. W. Hig: ins, of Oswego, N, Y.; C. J. Bousfield, Bay City, Mich.; 
R, W. Bailey, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Colin Fraser, Toronto, Can.; Wm. 
Whitlock, New York, and S. 1. Pairtlough, Kingston, Can, Over 
180 members being present, tlie division was entitled to six repre- 
sentatives. ; : : 

The cup race was called ai 11:40 A. M.; a good S. W. wind then 


blowing so that Nautilus, Pearl and Vesper were reefed. The 


course Was two miles to leeward, and the Tittle Rushton! launch 
was sent out tomark the turn. At 11:41:10 ‘the ‘start was made 
Pearl-crossing first. Nautilus set a smal! spinnaker at masthead 
and held to the north while the others laid a course together 
further south. Nautilus was first at the leeward mark, with Pearl 
S ne par astern. On the long beat 
home the two American boats badly distanced their competitors. 
The-two former were sailed without ballast and with Yery light 
boards, while the English boats had boards of 56lbs. and over 100Ibs. 
of shot. Over a part of the course the water was pretty rough, but 
the light and buoyant boats went through it with dry decks. ‘The 
ohne a tthe finish were: Pecowsic 1.55.89, Vesper 1.56.50, Nawtilus 
ROOST ; a 1% 
On Friday morning a general meeting was held, at which the 
rizes were presented and some minor business transacted. Com. 
owler, of the K: C. C) addressed the. visitors in behalf of the A. 


©. A., to’ which Messrs. Stewart and Powell replied. After the 


adjournment of the meeting all turned to work at packing, and by 
afternoon only half a dozen tents were left. A small party still 


‘| remain at Squaw Point and will spend the week there. 


GALT CANOE AND BOATING CLUB.—The Galt (Ont.) Canoe 
and Boating Club dately held a night paaiooe the river, 25 canoes 
and boats turning out, each decorated with Chinese lanterns. The 
band of the 29th Battalion was on hand and provided the music. 
The officers of the club for 1886 are: H. 8. Howell, Commodore; J. 
E. Warnock, Vice-Commodore; H. F. McKendrick, Secretary and 
Treasurer; G. H. Smith, W, Heinhold, J. H, Kelman, Committee, 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


———— 


[SEPT, 2, 1886, 


THE N. Y¥. C. C. CUP RACES. 


jee races for the possession of the cup offered by the New 
__ York ©. C. for International competition will be sailed on 
day next (Sept. 8) at 8 P, M., and on Saturday at. 11 A. M. and 
3 P.M. The course will be from buoy off club house at Tompkins. 
ville, Staten [slund, leaying it on starboard hand, to buoy off 
Clifton, leaving it on port hand; thence to buoy midway between 
Clifton and Bay Ridge, leaving it on port hand; thence to start, 
the course being 4 miles, to be sailed twice, or 8milesimall, A tug 
will follow the races, tickets for which may be had of C. J. Stevens, 
Wo. 7 Bowling Green, at $1 for the series of two or three races es 
may be necessary. 

ir, Stewart’s new Pearl arrived on Monday, and is now at West 
Brighton. She is very lightly constructed, but siill stronger than 
the one first brought out. 


TIPPY C. C. FIRST ANNUAL REGATTA. 


HE first annual regatta of the Tippy C. C., of Chicago, was held. 

i Saturday, the 2ist inst., off the boat house, foot of Thirty- 
ninth street. The Various races proved yery interesting, and were 
Witnessed by thousands of people on the shore, which enlivened 
the acene and gaye much encouragement to the contestants. The 
wind was blowing a half gale and very puily, which proved to bea 
Jonah to some of the boys, as it kept them elambing all over their 
canoes. The open boats from Hyde Park were haying a race be- 
tween themselves before the start, when a puff caught the AHypa- 
tia and turned her over, throwing her crew into the water; but 
they were rescued by the ficet. 

At 3:40 the start was given for classes A and B, sailing. Spray 
took the lead and maintained it to the finish. Much creditis due 
to her skipper, J. B. Keogh, for the way he handled his canoe. 
The Chestnuts was over next. She isa 14x28, and much praise 
must be given to Mr, C, F. Sage for going around the course, Also 
Wood, who sailed the Zeal; only a novice in sailing a canoe, he 
handled his canoe like a veteran, and will prove a dangerous man 
in another year. The Shaw Shaw, G. Ik. Sage, had gone one-third 
way over the course when she was swamped. 

At #47 the start was giyen for the open and decked boats. The 
Pastime crossed first and made a splendid race in the wind, carry- 
ing a large racing spritsail and flying jib. Mz. Crane, her skipper, 
handled her very well, and it was just surprising to see him go 
around, as’ everybody said he would capsize. The Pastime was 
designed by Mr. Crane and has won three races this’season; she is 
2 marvel of beauty, nothing of her size can come anywhere near 
her. Mr. Harry Crane, of Cincinnati, was out in her and says he 
never saw anything go 80 in his life. 

The Nokomis, a large canoe, sailed a good race with Mr. H. A. 
Perkins as herskipper. The Guenn carried too much canvas and 
was capsized. Tle Clam sesing he had no chance in the race came 
back, as it was too squally. 

The Kllen Terry, Ndward Rosing, sailed a good race and won in 
her class, but a foul was claimed by the Elinor, D. Flood}who says 
the Bllen Terry capsized her. The Cathie went to the rescue of 
the Hlivuor, : 

The next event was the paddling race of ClassI. This race was 
looked for with much interest, as there were some good men with 
food canoes. ate 

Tippy, A. W. Kitchin, got the start and maintained it to the fin- 
ish, crossing the line an easy winner. The Psyche, H. B. Cook, 
gave a hard race for it, but Kitchin proyed too much for him. 

Im Class B, paddling, the Pretzel, RK, P. McCune, got the start 
and finished first, although the Triton and Snipe gave him a hard 
race. Mr. J. B. Keogh, Spray, broke his paddJe at the start. 
Keogh and McCune have been practicing very hard for this race, 
and much sympathy is felt for Keogh; but they will race next 
Saturday, the 28th inst. 

The tandem race was avery exciting one. <A. W. Witchin and 
W. M. Dunham inthe Tippy won, but were so hard pushed by 
Gook and Keoghand Woodand Lavinia thatit looked like nobody’s 
tace, but Kitchin and Dunham commenced pulling hard and 
atrong and won by 1% lengths ahead of Cook and eg who were 
1g of a length ahead of the Snipe, Messrs. Cook and Keogh have 
been practicing a long time for this race and eyerybody thought 
they would have a walk-away with it, but the Tippy’s crew came 
to the front. 

When the upset race was announced the crowd commenced to 
et closer so they could get a better view. There were 12 starters. 
<itehin in the Tippy was the firstin his canoe in just 544s., but 

Dunhamin the Zeal sneaked between him and the pier and won 


the race. Following are the times: 
CLASS A SATLING, 
Start. Finish, Time, 
Zeal, W, M. Dunham... ...2.: 5255-1. 3 45 0334 4 49 3854 91 O04 dd 
Shaw Shaw, G. It. Sage........ Pera. 45.00 Swamped. 
Ghestnuts, C, FP, Sage........-...... 3 41 27 442 5144 1 01 2434 
CLASS B SAILING. j 
Spray, Jo Bi Meogh...5... 2.304 ie ever 3 41 00 425 45 0 44 45 
raven, Ge. seesser....-.-..5.;.-- eveead 4h 31 4 54 02 1 12 31 
Neptune, Chas, Lee........  -+-++-- Capsized. 
DECKED BOATS. 
Pastime, D. H. Crane.........22.5.5 347 41 4 26 0334 0 88 2284 
Nokomis, H. A. Perkins.,-.. ..++.. 347 46 4415934 0 54 13%4 
Clam, W..G. Sage.......-.. 2 AT 4G SNe, oe Ot 
Guenn, J. H, Ware ................348 3144  Capsized. 
OPEN BOATS. 
Hileu Terry, Hdward Nosing......-. 348 12146 4 34 4134 46 2914 
Hirao Pe Wleod 2825) Wwaw, see eos 3 48 5534  Capsized. 
Hypatia. F, H, Donnelly...........- Capsized before starting. 
Cathie, Chas. Atkinson........+...+ 3481814 Helped the Klinor. 
, PADDIANG CLASS T. 
Tippy, A. W. Kitchin..,...........4 5 09 00 519 37% 010 37% 
Paycte el. Cool. n--£ sania 5 09 00 5 19 48 0 10 48 
Zeal, W. M, Dunham.....-.-....+--- 5 09 00 5 20 2814 0 11 2814 
Swordfish, B. W. Wood............. 5 09 00 5 20 30 0 11 30 
Chestnuts, C.F. Sage -............, 5 09 00 5 21 1 0211 
Glide, D. ERB COAR AE DLS emEe 6 09 00 Broken paddle. 
Shaw Shiuw, C, FSaBE.... eee ern eee 5 60 00 Not timed. 
Belle'T., Pu. Munger. oo... cis 5 09 00 Not timed, 
CLASS B. 

Pretzel, R. P. MeCune....--,5--<:-. 5 32 00 5643314 011 31% 
Triton, G: Hessert........ .....525 03 5 82 00 5 48 41 Q 11 41 
Snipe, W. B. Wavinia............--. 5 82 00 Not timed. 
Apraya dade. Keogh. yu. 22s. se 5 32 00 Broken paddle. 

Holus, H, A. Perkinus,--,........-..5 82 00 Not timed. 
Neptune, Chas. Lee.............-.-- 5 32 00 Not timed, 
Ray, FOS: Waters: 0... ..5. ee § a2 00 Not timed. 

: TANDEM, 

Se aeeeee ur th ee rma 60880 618iy 00947 
BE ook rho Payihene.s.4+ 6 088 618 284 0 09 5834 
B. Wye Wood “+ Swordfish... 1441 60830 618244 009 54% 
pia MeGune =~ tPretzel 60830 61900 01030 
oe Lee r Broken paddle. 
ES Ns vis aioe s+ | Bolus. os. ceees= 6 08 30 Not timed, 


Upser—Zeal, W. M. Dunham, first; TIPPY, A. W. Kitchin, 

second: Glide, D: HW. Crane, third, Pretzel, R. P. McCune, fourth; 

Spray, Psyche, Swordfish, Aolns, Belle T., Triton, Shaw Shaw an 
estnuts not timed. 


A GRUISE OF THE OAKLAND OC, C.—On Aug. i4 the Oakland 
1, G. started on a short cruise, the boats being the Shadow, Undine, 
Zoe Mou and skiff Yum Yum. After beating out of the creek with 
an ebb tide the fleet ran under reefed canvas to the drawbridge at 
San Leandro Bay, landing about 6 P.M, At10_A. M, next day the 
fleet were under way for home, with a foul tide and head wind 
with some sea. At2P.M. Oakland Oreek was reached and lat 
Mystic and Zephyr joined the fleet. Up the creek the Undine an 
Shadow ran so close thas their mizzen booms interlocked and both 
capsized. Their crews were rescued by the Yum Yum and the 
Undine was taken in tow by the latter, while the Flirt picked up 
the Shadow and the club house was reached in safety. 
ES, 


Three woodcock were known to be on Staten Island last 
Monday when the season opened. They sucked their mud 
juleps in-a small thicket back of Sailors’ Snug Harbor, 
‘Among those who hunted and shot at them and missed them 
were lid Burfield, the champion seal capturer; Prof. Harry 
Jones, the Stapleton snap shot; Jack Purdy, who has the 
best pointer in Tompkinsville; C. M. Dodge, who owns the 
Panama fox-terrier; President Endicott of the Protection for 
Game Association, Baron Feidler, John Wood, the old trap 
shot; and Mr, Bostwick who gets up- early to hunt. The 
birds would. be sure to afford fun in the future had they not 
been shot on Thursday by little thirteen-year-old Stewart 
Ogilby. He took two home and they were eaten by Pop 
Ogilby. The boy says he killed the other bird, but could not 
find it,—New York Sun, Aug, 8. 


laid plan and no clear notion of the yalue of a good start. 


itan being out through loss of spinnaker, 
nakers been shifted all round, Atlantic would not have come in for 
the barren honor of being first in the procession over any portion 
of the course. : 
because the tendency among the public is, very naturally, to seek 
“the combination of the sloop’s beam with the depth of the cutter.” 
No greater fallacy could exist and so prominent an attempt to dis- 
Tegard sound counsel as the Atlantic represents, supplies a con- 
spicuous peg upon which to hang the sign “Beware.” Ithas been 
well determined through the competition between all types of 


placement exists, and that for most favorable 
must be increased as the other is decreased, ‘ 
either too much beam for her displacement, or too much displace- 
ment for 


Hachting. 


FIXTURES. 
; __, SEPTEMBER. 
2. Boston, Cup, City Point. il. Corinthien,Sweepstake,Mar- 
8. Quincy, Club. blehead, : 


3, 7, 9. Cup Races, il. Sandy Bay, Sweep., Glouces- 
4. Bever 


erly, Open, Marblehead. 1%. Toledo, Pen., Toledo, 
4. Corinthian, Champion, Mar- 18. Sandy Bay, Club, Rockport. 
blehead. 18. Great Head, Club, Winthrop. 
6. Newark, Open. 19, Quaker City, Review, Cruise. 
G. Quaker City Cup, 2d,Class. 25. Buffalo, Club, Lake Erie, 
§. Great Head, Club, Winthrop. 28, Beverly, Club, Nahant, 


i. Hull, Cham., Hull. 


THE TRIAL OF THE SLOOPS. 


“| [Neen match to windward and return Havin failed for lack of 

wind, Monday, ier 22, the same course had to be resailed on 
Wednesday, Aug. 24, To insure an early finish the distance was 
shortened to fifteen milesinstead of twenty. The difficulty exper- 
ienced in closing the outside races in time for people to reach the 
city and their little beds by 7 o’clock is chavged to Providence 
instead of the procrastination of ere achis and committee. 
For such an important event one might suppose the four big 
sloops would have towed down. to the Hook the day previous, so 
that crews could haye taken matters easy next morning and been 
on the proper ground in proper shape fora start at 8 or 9 A. M. 
The committee, by seeking their downy couches at about sundown 


might for once in the year have roused themselves out at about 


7 A. M.,an unearthly hour at which it is still pitch dark and graye- 
yards yawn in the belief of leisurely gentlemen, Outside yachts 
did lay over in the Horseshoe coye fo be on hand, and the racers 
might haye done the same. Buta prompt start before the wind 
had died away would be turning yacht racing into an earnest 
pursuit instead of horseplay, and that is still a little foreign to our 
custom on this side of the Atlantic, Having wasted the last 


minute possible, the cortege of racers and the comfortable com- 
mittee appeared upon the scene at high noon. The twenty-five 


mile “gale” which had held high carnival during the forenoon had 
gone eee and left nothing but afag end ten miles strong and 
that rapidly petering out. Arithmetic will demonstrate that a 
start at noon and seven hours for the race plus two hours more for 
the steamers to reach the city piers, is bound to keep worthy 


burghers out of their shore bunks after dark, which is a terrible 


responsibility to take and sure to encourage anarchy in the home 
circle. The committee lived up to the idea by being late in the 


morning so as to be early in the evening, and to make matters fit 


their philosophy, struck ten miles off the course. Had it not been 


for a cantin the wind reducing it toa single lay and short hitch 
home, even philosophy could not haye saved them from roaming 


through the city streets at 8 P. M. in the night, exposed to all the 
temptations of such reckless debauchery. The committee, how- 
ever, redeemed itself fully in the thorough manner in which they 


lived up to their arduous task consisting of pulling a whistle and 


counting up to ten without making a mistake for another pull, so 


they are entitled to praise and congratulations showered on them. 


Of course some could not get away within time, forthe sufficient 
reason that they stood miles away from the line, intent upon some 
occult mission which some persons thought to be fishing for por- 

ies, Which were just then running in great schools. Had a whole 
ay been given, some of the sloops would haye dawdled up to 
Albany by sundown. YWacht skippers have not yet learned that a 
race commences from the time they arrive on the ground; they do 


not seem to shake their wits together till after the preparatory 


whistle, and tumble across the line haphazard without previously 
at 
“Joe” Elsworth is not included in these remarks goes without say- 
ing. “Joe” isthe only skipper who is wide awake from thé time 
he turns out. His vessel is maneuvered to some purpose. e puts 
her across highest up and first away whenever he likes. Other 
skippers are unable to prevent it. He goes over with a full head 
of steam and everything trimmed to suit, lays his course and 
sticks to it, let the rest do as they please. To the superior skill of 
“Joe,” Atlantic owes what little repute she has at any time won. 
But for “Joe,” Atlantic would long ago have been warped into 
Rotten Row, an expensive monument to the folly of building 
“both wide and deep,” the last of the short-lived ‘tgas-tank” style 
of yacht architecture, The day will come when the worthy Jos 
Elsworth will acknowledge as much out of his own mouth. 

Asin the first of the tial races, Atlantic, with a new topmast in 
the caps, was sent away the smartest of the lot and ran out a little 
lead at once, which she managed to maintain till spinnakers came 
in, owing to the very light wind and heavy swell which made the 
run down to the turn little more than a meaningless drift. Hyen 
in this paltry business her lead was directly due to the set of sails, 
to misfortune to Puritan and the regulation amount of blundering 
on the part of the other contestants. The so-called lead was more- 
over only apparent, for Mayflower made the run in less time, Pur- 
Had skippers and spin- 


We are moved to plain expression in this matter, 


yachts in America, that a certain relation between beam and dis- 
erformance, one 
The Atlantic has 


her beam, A false reputation woven about this eraft 
through “sympathetic” critics would be misleading and unfortu- 
nate in itsinfluence. To counteract the evil of misplaced “sym- 
pathy” is the only object of the references to the Atlantic. 

The moment spinnakers came in to the easterly cant of the wind 


when nearing the turn, Atlantic was picked up by all hands and 
her apparent lead of a quarter mile out down to a few lengths at 


the turn. Once.on the wind, five minutes sufficed to are Boston 
the victory, so poorly did Atlantic point and so fast did she sa: 

away by comparison. Half an hour later the only honer which 
Atlantic was disputing was the issue between herself and Priscilla 
as to who should be last in at the finish. Joe Hlsworth coaxed 
Atlantic for all she was worth. The manner in which she was 
tooled was simply superb, offset by the much ruder skill of the 
Bostonians. Butalltono good. Priscilla outpointed the other so 


much that Atlantic’s better footing was not equaltothe difference 


in fetching, and the iron boat had the satisfaction of figuring 
third in the judges’ calculations, Still later,in the reach from 
finish into the Hook, the official match having ended, Priscilla 
drove by Atlantic and left her well in her wake. - 
Concerning Priscilla, the day must be deemed one full of promise 
forthe future, After a dilatory start she held her place on the 
drift southward, closing slowly but steadily upon Atlantic at 
times and accomplishing the distance in practically the same 
time. This means little one way or the other; the wind being so 
light, still itis enough to.show that Priscilla is not worse than 
Atlantic at that sort of business with present rig. With more 
sail area better comparison can be anticipated. In the leg and 
hitch home, Priscilla astonished all hands by the smart way she 
looked up and fetched, finding no difficulty in following the wake 
ot the redoubtable “choster” Puritan, and oceasionally lookin 
better than Mayflower. Priscilla failed, however, in footing wit 
the rest, which is simply a matter of canvas and the ability to 
earry it. Now put the iron boat on an equality with the others in 
her ballasting, supply the additional rig that would permit and 
her future career may yet entitle her to rank with the “ravishing 
blonde” from around the Cod, This is, to be sure, only specula- 
tion, as no competent critic will yenture an absolute prediction in 
premises where the slightest deviation or imperfection in other 
respects would be quite sufficient to undo the adyantages gained 
from the proceeding here counseled. , 
Coming now to the two vessels which Haus bah crip the race, there 
is no room for cayilling with the boats, but the crews again failed 
todo them justice. It was mainly the superior excellence of Mr, 
Burgess's design which carried the day. Both Boston yachts seen 
good enough to shoulder all the sins loaded upon them by deficienc 
in smart Sandling which is yery fortunate for all concerned. 
There isnot much chance of blundering down wind, but the Boston 
crews can be trusted to make the most of their opportunities. 
There is a working wind, light, butenoughto maneuver the yeasels 
in full control. There is no head tide to stem and there is ample 
time for all preparations with ten minutes notice from first whis- 
tle and five more to get across. Fifteon minutes is about half an 
age under the circumstances. Bub Mayflower goes north ona 
foolish hunt after nothing, standing so far as to make a start on 
time a plain Leeposetot ey, and when too late, suddenly recollects 
that there is business on hand urgently demanding attention. She 
then comes round, forgets about her canyas inthe consternation 
pegot of a whistle miles away, and slowly shambles over the line 
heavily handicapped and not even showing her spinnaker. Fora 
quarter of an hour the boom has been lowered and guyed, and not 


till she is across does it occur to those in change that it would be a 
good thing to run out and break stops on the ballooner. Thus she 
goes away under half speed, while smarter fellows have come to the 
Iine with everything drawing infull. Beating home, Mayflower 
tacks before she ¢an fetch the Lightship, and takes the ebb flowing 
down. the coast on her weather bow instead of keeping ‘pet 
northerly leg long enough to lee bow the ebb coming out of the _ 
South Channel, a game which Elsworth is, of course, astute enough 
to play much to Atlantic’s advantage. 
uritan does better in getting away within the prescribed limit, 

but is likewise slow with her spinnaker, not getting the sail on her 
till well away on her course, and then in such fashion that she 
would have been left hopelessly astern but for a commiserating 
Providence, which kindly canted the wind into N. HE. by B. For 
Puritan’s spinnaker was so long on the leach that with boom 
topped up in the rolling sea, the sail hung slack in the bunt and 
Was continually collapsing, doing little service; while Atlantic, 
with a taut leach, was making the sail pull without intermission, 
A little forethought would have suggested an Irish reef, an over- 
hand knot in the head of the spinnaker to shorten up the luff and 
enable the boom to be topped clear of the sea and stretch the leach 
to advantage. The crew had seen the spinnaker before and were 
familiar enough with its size, but no precautions were taken to 
keep the sail fall or to save the boom from constant dipping, one 
of the consequences of getting on the ground too late to try things 
experimentally in adyance. Half an hour after crossing, Puri- 
tan’s spinnaker boom went with a crash in the slings, whereupon 
the wreck was got aboard smartly enough, the boat at once drop- 
ping from a good second into third place, Priscilla running her 
lee and Mayflower driving up abreast. Puritan would have 
dropped sadly to reay after this “accident” had not Providence 
come.to her rescue witha dispensation of ‘‘Puritan luck” and 
enabled the eluphen to show up well again at the turn, Later she ' 
followed Maytiower round against a head sea, weather-bowing 
tide as above mentioned. Wor allthis, Mr. Burgess was too much 
for his opponents, and Boston scored in strict accord with merit. 

From Sandy Hook the wind was reported 25 miles at 8 A. M,, 18 
miles at 10 o’clock and 15 at noon, Clear of the land it was less by 
several miles, and when the committee hove in sight it softened to 
10 miles. The Commodore's screw steamer Electra took up her 
station off Sandy Hook Lightship with the America’s Cup com- 
mittee on board, and sent forth the warning signal at 11:45. The 
racers had cast off their tows and made sail piecemeal, All were 
above the line Bere oie under club topsails and spinnaker 
booms on a cockbill, Mayflower going off to Coney Island out of 
reach. There was a long ground swell on, but nothing which could 
be dignified as a sea. The clouds broke away and occasional 
glimpses of the sun guarauteed that the threatening northeaster 
was off the scene and did not propose to interfere with sloo 
weather, Sundry 50ft. yachts cruising about under reefs an 
bobbed jibs in weather in which a 3-ton cutter with less than 5ft. 
beam would have swung No. 1 topsail and cried for more, did not 
probably raise Lieut. Henn’s estimate of the staying qualities of 
the American style of build. Miranda, the most beautiful of the 
famous Harvey conceptions, was on hand disporting her faultless 
mould to the admiring spectators who could not say enough in her 
praise. Likewise half a dozen steam yachts and a few excursions. 

As the wind picked up a little asmartrace was expected, aud the 
public gave it out that this was sure to be Mayflower’sday, It was 
peel ay N.E. and spotty. Course, 1) miles 5.8,W, and re- 
turn, Both Atlantic and Puritan were well placed a quarter of a 
mile above the line. Down came spinnaker booms as they eased 
away for the line to hit off next whistle. Puritan, fearmg she was 
too soon, hauled east again, while Atlantic crossed her bows and 
went for the line boldly, running spinnaker in stops to boom end 
and breaking away so as to cross at full speed. Thesail filled, and 
being short enough on the leach could be kept from collapsing by 
the weight of the boom, Half a dozen lengths in her wake the 
Boston boat followed, but not near smart enough with spinnaker, 
said sail being so baggy as to be in a permanent state of collapse, 
spilling and becoming a back sail at each plunge into the slow- 
rolling sea. Priscilla followed under balloon jiptopsail, bath lower 
headsails stowed. She was lively with spinnaker and got off in 
good shape, although handicapped 20sec. Mayflower came alo 

lf prepared two minutues after the limiting whistle ha 
blown, and was slow in getting more sail to draw, Once away, all 
hands were showing same sail, jibs on the bowsprit and foresails 
snugged up. In the following times we give actual start, with a 
view to just comparison of performance: 


PATTING: aggre tena? iasees0e UG 38) “Brigcille\ slo 12 09 20 
Purtancss poe e cr runay 12 07.386. Mayflower ,.,..:..------ 12 11 


For 10 minutes Mayflower had all hands forward and out on the 
bowspril, stopping up jibs, sendmg her down by the nose ta no good. 
With sails drawing better than the rest Atlantic jumped outa lead 
of scant quarter mile with the rest astern in the order of starting, 
Priscilla nearly up with Puritan and Mayflower very slowly 16- 
ducing her loss at the start. There was not enough wind to strain 
out mainsheets and the roll set sails to slatting, spinnaker boom 
dipping aboard the Puritan in an alarming way. The natural 
consequence followed when off Long Branch. Suddenly the boom 
carried away in the center and spinnaker fell limp from the mast- 
head. The wreck was very quickly cleared, but her chances 
received a death blow. Rapidly Priscilla went though Puritan's 
lee and Mayflower was upon her, First, balloon jibtapsail was 
lighted over and winged out to port, but it would not fill and had 
to be sent to leeward again oyer theforestay. Atfew munutes later 
Puritan hauled her wind a little and set foresail, which was the 
best that could be done in the dilemma, She footed first-rate in 
this dress and was engaged in “tacking to leeward” with consider- 
able success when the wind veered further into the east and 
brought down spinnakers all around, putting the four again on an 
equality. Then Puritan stepped out and Priscilla closed up the 
rear, all of them driving up fast on the Atlantic, This was at 
2.04, A tug had steamed ahead and dropped the turning flag ona float 
overboard with enovigh line and weight to anchor it, Booms were 
jibed over at the mark, and the yachts hauled their wind for a 
jong and short leg home tothe Lightship. Atlantic was first roun 
her canvas very smartly handled, balloon jibtopsail being stowe 
in a jiity, the hands coming in and stowing under the weather rail 
with great rapidity after working headsail had been run up and 
sheets boused fiat aft. She was brought up as highas she would go 
without a waver. Six lengths afterward Mayflower swept round, 


Puritan three lengths later and Priscilla last in the game. ‘Time: 
TASH LenEO UG, oulpsn ie ale reer betes BoPO2 Pinstitian: cen oye ra sees 2 22 
Mayflower............ eee el aacilla uae aie bbnt ons 2.23.17 


The elapsed time for the run down is as follows: 5 
Mayflower 2.10.05, Atlantic 2,13,24, Priscilla 2.13.57, Puritan 214.54, 
No sooner bad t wan hauled up before the breeze sya heap 

from N. E. by E., enabling the racers to look better than N. This 

did away with true windward work, the course up pene about N. 

N. B.; but it insured the burghers’ réturn to their couches before 

the dissipated hour of eight. Jtmight have been Indian file up 

the beach but for Atlantic. Sle fell to the leeward of the rest at 
once and kept sagging all the way up. Of course, Mayflower and 

Puritan outlooked the other in a way which put the result a fore- 

gone conclusion and even Priscilla held a much better wind. All 

tried baby jibtopsails except May. She was well exongh without 
guch questionable assistance. Ten minutes after the round Bos- 
ton was out an eighth of a mile on Atlantic’s weather, and in ten 
minutes more Boston had got up abreast, from which time May- 
flower outfooted the fleet to the end of the day, with Puritan raak- 
ing a good fight not far in her wake. At3 P.M. they had Long 

Branch bearing west, heeling down to their scuppers as they flew 

up to the coast. Mayflower got the Navesink lights abeam by 4, 

and at 4:07 stayed to starboard, hitching out tosea on the port tack, 

the Lightship bearing B. 14 N,, distant about two miles, Puritan 
stayed in the same water at 412, When Atlantic came up she 
held starboard tack alone Sandy Hook beach till tha Hens bore 
southof W. Then at 4:30 she went offeast for the finish. Pris- 
cilla did the same thing, having outpointed Atlantic so much on 
the leg up as to come about close under Atlantic’s lee She again 
weathered on the course of Atlantic and came out to the Ship in 


d th ould weather the Lightship. Mayflower made a 
ean re Vaden 3 to the line a winner with 


a tar a < er Dorreoicd. 
ee 3h. Sete. the Lees 4 50) 45 

aaiows ie dada 42°07 36 4 bb 05 £47 29 4 45 36 
Priscilla ss esen 12 09 20 459 47 4 50 27 4 49 30 
CAEL ETINDECa pe enone lod ole 12 06 88 4 58 58 Pa 441 32 


sed time compares as fol- 

lows: Sroyonek 2.2914, Puritan 2.82.85, Priscilla 2.36.80 and At- 
antic 2.38.56. oh he 

; This winds up the trial races, the America Cup Committee bemg 
of the opinion that enongh has been shown to fix the choice upon 

Mayflower_as the American ae as tod meet the cutter 
Galatea, In this choice all are likely to concur, 


a A I | 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


| MAYFLOWBHER. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


: (Sept, $, 1886. 


THE AMERICA CUP MATCHES. 


EXT week will see again the competition for this old trophy, 
this time with sister ships to the vessels of 1885, longer, more 
powerful, and each presumably better than her younger sister. 
ow much better can as yet only be puessed, but the indications 
are that the races will be more eyen than last year. 

The Regatta Committee of the New York Yacht Club, under date 
of the 26th inst., have issued the following circular regarding the 
international contests for the America’s Ou : 

The Regatta Committee haye this cay eee notified by the 
America’s Cup Committee that the yacht Mayflower has been 
selected by them to defend the America’s Cup, and that they have 
also agreed with Lieutenant Henn that the races with the Galatea 
ee Sea place, barring unavoidable accidents to either yachts, as 

September 7—At ten A, M. over the New York Yacht Club course, 

September 9—At half-past ten A. M., twenty miles to windward 
or to leeward and back from Scotland Lightship or from Sandy 
Hook Lightship, as will be determined on the morning of the race, 
and, if necessary, 

September 11—At half-past ten A. M., et eourse of forty 
miles outside, starting from the Scotland Lightship. 

Incompliance with the arrangement the Regatta Committee 
fave notice that the races will be sailed as above. 


SATLING DIRECTIONS. 


__ The rules of the New York Yacht Club, exceptas otherwise here- 
inaiter provided, will govern the sailing of the races. Yachts 
while sailing the races must carry their own private signal at the 
Iain peak, The signals for starting will be given from the com- 
mittes’s steamer as follows, viz.: 

PREPARATORY SIGN AuL.—One long blast of the steam whistle and 
at the same time the United States ensign will be lowered from 
the bow staff and a blue peter set in its place. : 

THE START.—Ten minutes later there will be a second blast o 
the whistle, the blue peter will be lowered and the yacht club 
signal set in its place, w en the time of each yacht will be taken 
as it crosses the line. Hive: minutes later there will be a third 
blast of the whistle, and this time will be recorded as the time of 
either yacht starting in the race thereafter, 

Nore.—That before any signal is given the United States ensign 
will be flying at the bow stati; during the preparatory period a 
blue peter, and after the starting whistle the yacht club signal. If 
practicable a short blast of the steamer’s whistle will be given 
when each yacht crosses the starting line. 


COURSES. 


In the races over the club course the yachts in starting will cross 
an imaginary line drawn from the judge’s steamboat to buoy 18, 
opposite Owl’s Head, L. I; thence ( keeping outside of Fort Lafay- 
ette) to and around buoy No. 10, passing to the west and south of it; 
thence to buoy No, 84, passing west and south of it and north of 
buoy No. 5, off the point of Sandy Hook, to and around Sandy 
Hook Lightship, turning it from north and east, and then return- 
ing over the same course to the westward of the home stakeboat, 
which will be anchored abreast of and to the eastward of buoy No. 
15. The yachts must pass to the eastward of West Bank buoys 
Nos. 9, 11, 13 and 15, and to the westward of red buoys Nos. 1614, 12, 
14 and 16, both going and returning, and must keep to the south- 
ward of buoys § and 8% on Plynn’s knoll and of a mark boat 
anchored between the two, and to the eastward of buoys 1and3on 
the False Hook outside, going and returning, 

In the outside races at the start and finish the yachts will pass 
between the judge's boat and the Lightship, and in the triangular 
race, in rounding, will keep on the outside of the stakeboats or 
buoys used to mark the course. In the windward or léeward race 
the yachts will keep the outer mark on the starboard hand. Buoys 
displaying red flags will be used to mark the turning points on the 
outside course, and the buoys (and not the tugboat) are to be 
turned. The tug running off a course will display no flags until 
she has reached the mark, when she will display the New York 
Yacht Club flag alone and keep it flying so long as she remains at 
the mark, Further necessary instructions will be given on the 
morning of each race, 

_ Hach race must be made in seven hours, 

= The steamer Taurus has been chartered for the use of the mem- 
bers of the club and their friends. She will start from the Iron 
Steamboat Company’s pier, No.1] North River, at nine o'clock on the 
morning of the 7th for the race over the New York Yacht Club 
course, calling at Stapleton, 8. L, at half-past nine. ¢ ; 

For the races over outside courses the time of starting will be 
half-past eight A, M., from pier No, 1 North River, New York; and 
nine A. M, from Stapleton. , 

A steamer has been engaged by the Seawanhaka Y, C. for the 
America Cup races and members’ tickets will be issued upon 
application to the Treasurer, Mr, William B. Simonds, No. 18 South 
William street, New York, on payment of $2 for each race. 
luncheon will be provided on the steamer without extra charge. 
First race, Tuesday, Sept. 7. Over the New York Yacht Club 
course. The steamer will leave the Barge Office Pier punciuall 
at 8:30 A, M,, calling at Tompkinsville, Staten Island, at9 A: M. 
Second race, Thursday, Sept, 9, Twenty miles to windward or lee- 
ward and return outside of Sandy Hook, The steamer will leave 
the same places at_3 and 8:30 A. M. respectively. Third race. 
Saturday, Sept. 11. If this race becomes necessary by the terms of 
the match, it will be over a triangular course outside of Sandy 
Hook, and the steamer will leave the same places at 8 and 8:30 
A.M. respectively. Hach day on returning the steamer will stop 
at the same places. Members are requested to send in their appli- 
cations as soon as possible, as only a limited number can be accom- 
modated, and are further requested to state for which race they 
desire tickets to be issued. e Atlantic Y. C. will also have a 
steamer for its members. 


BEVERLY Y. C. REGATTAS. 


ee 112th race, the third for championshin of Buzzard’s Bay, 

was sailed Aug. 21, at Monument Beach, in a light, puity N: i. 
wind, yeering toH. by N. In the first class Surprise had a walk- 
over, securing both prize and pennant. Insecond class Lestris and 
Flirt had each scored a leg for pennant, which Flirt secured 
together with first prize, crossing line first, closely followed by 
Grimalkin, a new boat designed by Edward Burgess, and sister of 
Sprite, who made her first appearance at Nahant the same day, 
Grimalkin did very well in the light weather; she was measured 
inrough water, and on this measurement loses second prize to 
last year’s champion Lestris. She will, however, be remeasured at 
onee in smooth water, and second prize will not be awarded till 
this is done, In third class Fannie and Petrel,as usual, had a 
close race, Petre] did well in the windward work and at the last 
hoy was inside her allowance} but Fannie beat her on the home 
stretch and won by 56s. ‘The times aré as follows: 


FIRST CLASS. 
Length. ae eea: Corrected. 
1 56 33 


Surprise, Jas, M. Codman, cat........27.08 1 46 00 
Jenene BO =-10502~—«1:52 09 
Furt, Geo. H. Lyman, Jr,, cat........ D E 2 
Grimalkin, Ellerton L. Dorr, Jr,, cat.24.09 20705. 1 58 41 
Lestris, Joshua,Crane, cat............ 24.02 2 07 42 1 58 89 
Beatrice, C, H. Curry, cat......... 2. 24.10 2 11 20 1 68 02 
Tantrum, C, W, Amory, cat,,........ 25.00 21710 204 05 
THIRD CLASS. i 
Fannie, F. W: Sargent, cat....... he 1 40 30 130 85 
Petrel, Geo, H. Richards, cat......... 20,07 1 44 30 131 27 
Secret, T. M. Weld, cat....... eee 22.09 1 45 05 1 ot 11 
Seud, N. H. Emmons, cat.....-...-.. 22.01 16li4 . 14011 


eaten 


withdrew, . 
pretty good fight of it; Bluebe 
ing herself beaten broke tacks 


ae did best, though Psyche made a 


1 was too diehtly Jallasted, and find- 


beaten worse than before, oe ear ee i a, 
fe B 88y. ‘oF Bie at 
Bessie, C. P. Curtis, sloop.......6.3)-27.07 -. 23100 22117 
Sprite, C. P; Wilson, sloop.......:-,.24.05 28545 © 2 22 34 
+. SHOOND GLASS SLOOPS. ait, pel: 
Witch, B. B. Crowninshield, cutter..22,06° 9 2 Wis . 20351 
4 - SECOND OLASS CATS, 2. - — 
Hoiden, Com. Dexter.....:.....1..... 28.00 213-15 2 03 1s x 
Spider, Walter Abbott........7....--- 20.00 22600 243 13 
Rita, H. B, Richardson. .).,..)...,..20,06 _ Withdrawn, 
Corsair, H. S. BlAKG. serine evens 120108 Withdrawn, 


ah 


for luck with the usual result, being | 


. ; THIRD CLASS. 
Dolphin, Royal Robbins.......,....,.18.08 2 30. 30 216 17 
Psyche, H. M. Sears. ..0..-0..0..065, 19.04 2 33 39 2 20 O1 
Bluebell, W. Lloyd Jeffries.......... 18.07 2 49 45 2-85 27 


HULL Y. C. SECOND GCHAMPIONSHIP,—On Aug. 28 the Hull 
Y. C. sailed its second championship of the season over an 11-mile 
course for first and second class, and a 6-mile course for the others, 
The wind was very light, dying at times toa calm, and yarying 
from E.8. H. to 5. The summary was: 

FIRST CLASS—CENTERBOARDS, 
Length. Hlapsed, Corrected. 


Nimbus, J. J. Souther..... ~ 84,05 2.19 47 1 53 38 
Wave Crest, 8. B. Rogers,.<..:.:..0. 34.00 Withdrew, 
FIRST OLASS—KBBELS. 
Carmen, B. L. M, Tower............-. 30.08 3 04 00 2 35 40 
_ SECOND CLASS—CENTERBOARDS, 

Folly, J. FW. Shepard...) ....020.-- 4: 26,09 2.27 59 1 64 85 
Rambler, J. J. Henry.... meee th 2 37 26 2 04 26 
Erin, J. Cavanaugh,.......,..-... ...26,08 Withdrew. 

—KEELS. 2 
Heho, Burwell & Lichfield ..25.03 2 35 08 2 00 09 
Lizzie F, Daly, W. Daly, Jr..... 29.11 2 88 17 2 00 11 

THIRD CLASS—CENTHRBOARDS 
Nora, Boynton & MeManus..........22. 22 04 - 1 00 40 
Posy, HAG Aaribi coreees oe 22.06 1 24 33 1 08 27 
Mugwump,s, M, Quincy...... .. 222.00 1 39 32 1 18 08 
27 (i "04 FOURTH CLASS, 

Tom CatiGs Gi Woldioi\........1901 1 54 51 1 20 58 
Tartar, F. L. Dunne........-....... -. r .1 55 00 1 21 30 
Amy, BW. Baxter...0.-.,.00..c00- 20385 14135 
Victor, 5. A. Freeman 1 50 39 1 25 16 
Wildfire, MH. A. Keith.... ae 1 53 12 1 29 20- 
Hisie, C. F. Hardwick a Withdrew. - 
Rocket, H. M. Paxon.......5..5...... Withdrew. 


Nimbus wins second leg and retains championship and $35. 
Folly wins a leg and $20. Carmen wins two legs by a walkover 
and also $17.50. Echo wins one leg and $20. Nora wins one leg and 

15, Tom Cat asecond leg and the eee with $12, and 

ictor a leg and $10. In the second class, keels, Echo and Lizzie 
F. Daly are tied, in the centerboard class Folly and Rambler are 
tied, in the third class, centerhoards, Nora and Posey are tied, and 
in the fifth class Victor and Wild Fire are tied. These boats will 
sail off the ties on Saturday, Sept. 11, The judges were B. W. 
Rowell, Wm. K, Millar, 0. A. Rugeles and Prank OC, Brewer, 


OCATBOATS OFF MATTAPOISHTT.—On Aug. 28 the annual 
catboat regatta of New Bedford, was sailed off Mattapoisett in a 
light 8. W. wind with fog, The summary was: 


Class l—over 28ft,, distance 1814 miles, prizes $15 and $10. 
s Blapsed. Corrected. 

Surprise, J. Codman,..... ...2 48 11 2 32 08 
Quissette, Robert Hiller.. 247 31 2 82 19 
Myth, Thomas Parsons..... 2 51 58 2 33 29 
Superior, William Phinney 2 58 O04 2 35 13 
Mary, G. E. Phinney.. 2 49 45 2 3 48 
Cadmus, H. H. Perry. 2 64 47 2 36 00 
Hazel, Horace Crosby...... 38 64 05 2 36 14 
Astonisher, Charles Crosby,. 2 be ot 2 3% 13 
Grimalkin, BE... Dorr,....... .2 58 05 2 39 10 
Cuttyhunk, Akin and M .2 51 18 bet ek 

hel Pence ae ee Se 2 2 5B a taote 
Creep, li. C. Stetson .._ Lost in fog. 
Mollie, Mr. Hill..... Withdrew. 


_Class 2—20 to 28ft., distance 1314 miles, prizes 31, and #10. 


Grawl WsaaetHallaws) BEG ee! 1 2 32 57 
Harold, Wilton Orosly 2 64 54 2 35.00 
Success. John ff. Perry. 3 55 49 2 36 04 
Lestrice, Anthony Lititle,, 3 OT 17 2 45 56 
ESR ea Aes ee ae 3.05 21 Pa 
IS BAGLICEL: ths gous a ona Bic ...Withdrew. 

Glass 8—16 to 20ft., distance 10 1-10 miles, prizes $6 and $4 
Mertie, F. F. Crowell 49 f 
Wink, apy, -A SOT iso toaaiefeautescs ttitome i 
Vayu, J. D, Jonney........ : 


M-aacoveii, Jy) ee ie a er naps oe ee see ey oe 

Class 4—Under 16ft., distance 634 miles, prizes ot and #2. : 
Mist, J. M, Clark. ...:-:. 2-.7., en eee jase wl OD 1 03 12 
Crab, J. Whiting............. SW tt, Meenas. AE Tt 24 41 1 06 13 
Juniata........% IPOS Sain. hE rained Tee een 109 59 | 
Elf, Lewis Bacon............5...- a eRe ewes 1 88 35 1 10 15 
Sivan) DCA Sama pare ee eles secede sebeinacs sok een : ee oi 1 24 21 

TE Pe Oo ERO ROG el ea ois SDS ase Pr Cuneta 
Breeze, Soe Browne) e..tyceaess pease se os >. Withdrew- 
Spray........ Sn nth Ameo Te Bieahens Tahir tye Withdrew. 


BUNKER HILL ¥. C. 18TH ANNUAL REGATTA.—On Aug. 
28 the 18th annual regatta of the Bunker Hill Y. C. was sailed over 
the following courses: First class—From quakes boat, leavin 
Sculpin ledge buoy on starboard, Spéctacle Island buoy No. 7 an 
buoy No, 6 on starboard, to flagboat moored off Sound Point bea- 
con, leaying it on starboard, to judges’ boat, twice around. Second 
dlass, the course was thesame, once around. Third class—From 


judges’ boat, leaving Spectacle Island on port, buoy No. 7 on Casile 

rocks on port, Spectacle Island and Sculpin ledge buoy on port to 

judges’ boat. As the wind was yery light S.E, the start was post- 

poned from 10 A. M.io 12M. The times were: 
FIRST CLASS: 


Corrected. 
3 30 10 


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The judges were George B. Thomas, Randall Gould and Hy W. 


B. Cotton. 


SHREWSBURY RIVER REGATTAS,—This season there has | 


been a great deal of racing BinODS. the open boats of the Shrews- 
bury River, in which a number of fast craft have competed, To 
still’ further encourage racing-in this locality, Mr. W. 2, Connor 
has offered a prize for a series of three races on the South Shrews- 
bury, the first of which was sailed on Aug. 28, over the following 
course: Hrom off the club stand on Monmouth Beach, passing 


stake No. 1, keeping it on starboard hand, passing between stakes 


Nos. 2and 8, to and around stake No. 8, keeping it on port hand, 
to and around stake No. 4, keeping it on port hand, passing stake 
No. 5, keeping it on starboard hand, to and around stake No. 6, 
keeping it on port hand, passing stake No. 5, keeping it on port 
hand, to and around stake No, 7, keeping it.on port hand, passing 
between stakes Nos. 2 and 8, passing stake No. 1, keeping it on port 
hand to starting point, turning stake No, 9, ‘keeping it on port 
hand and going over the same course a second time finishing: at 
starting point. Distance, about1h miles. Stakeboat 'No. 1 was on 
Gardiner’s Flat; No. 2at the head of channel, northside; No. 3 
near Navarro’s dock; No. 4 at Little Silver Point; No. 5at Shallow 
Point; No. 6 at mouth of Branch Creek; No. 7 at Dallen’s, a.Phoa- 
nix cottage; No. 8 at the head of channel, south side, and No.9 at 
the starter’s point. There were 18 starters divided into two 
classes, 19ft, and over and under 19ft. The first whistle was blown 
at 11:35 A. M., and the start at 11:40. The wind was lights. E,, and 
the tide on the ebb. The end of the first round was timed as fol- 


lows: - ; 
Wahlir.... +.-e1250 40 Mascotte ......200200.+--0: 12 56 00 
wee SPARE VIO eu Eehiid al Wee eet A ee penne ee 12 55 25 
Aephyrus . 125420 Wern...... Wie fea ceieuntebtes 1 0015 
“Armenia... 205 12°55-00 Little Spot.......0 5.2... . 105 05 
Plorénce......--.++ heap sla gDE / 
The full times were: \ PALER ee 
FIRS! A 

a ay Lenegt. Actual. Corrected. 
Nahidic, «lh st- ct cblrae we lee oe Mates sh eee 24, 2 07°39 2 07 39 
AGRON COM noche acs searickir cee neta cee eins 21.11 2 23 07 219 35 
OLE Tits: Poe ey Weep ney er Cee ccs Aig 21218 2 08 44 
Mand L ve pp ey ses 218 14 211 59 
Armenia.....- Shannen pasha ythede LOT” — 224 20 218 64 
Fephyrus. so... ia 20008) 2 18 14 BP Bo: 
Mascotte. sai. s.e see sal IO = 223-83 2 16 5134 

oe _ . SECOND CLAss—l9IFT, AND UNDER. i 

Waidow-...... Nyman ee soley Rome eas eRe - Disabled. 
MEST. teres Dida srtusse sl 8 Onlgs — 2:80 28 2 80 28 
‘Little Spot. . His eee 2.25 52 2 83 204g 
Pink ysees ws a: Coen sep: 16-09 Not timed. 
Spray. +- Pen een Lap 14.1134 _ Not timed. 
Alpha w1.5. SOT Sle are eer Not timed. 


i ied er throat’ halliards. The winners were 
POW, autos aay ae as and Fern and Little Spot in second, 


| were carefully attended. The collision has not yet 


JEFFRIES Y. C, OPEN SWEEPSTAKES.—On Aug. 28 the Jef- 
fries Y. C. of Hast Boston sailed an open sweepstakes regatta over 
the following courses: First class, from club house, leaving black 
buoy No. 5 on starboard, red buoy No, 10 on port, Governor's rock. 
Glades and Goyernor’s [sland buoys on starboard, Apple Tsland 
buoy on port, Sculpin Ledge and Thompson’s Island aie bueys on 
starboard Oastle rocks on port, Glades rock on starboard, No. 10 
and No.5 buoys on port to starting line, 84 miles. Second class, 
the same as first class, leaving out Sculpin Ledge, 6 miles. The 
four classes were as follows: Wirst class centerboards, 20ft. and. 
under 30ft. sailing length; second class centerboards, all under 
20ft. sailing length; first class keels, 23ft. and under 80ft, sailing 
length; second class keels, all under 25ft. sailing length. The 
wind was very light from 8. BE. The summary was! 


FIRST CLASS CENTERBOARDS, 
Elapsed, Corrected, 
2 42 1 54 82 


Black Cloud, Brown & Wheeler...., 2210 00 
Rancy,.O) Pope ni... 0..)slus lo 20.01 2 O+ BT 1 55 33 
Sen doinds Oy ogans.- 1 ll Whi see oul 00 2 02 36 1 56 31 
Silver Cloud, J. McLoughlin,........ 21.00 2 09 16- 2 00 49 
Pearl Jah ABO ere ake ee eke 22.10 211 01 2 04 46 
Wanderer, J. Turner...,......,) 0.5. 21 00 213 35 2 05 18 
P Adder, Scott & Stark, ..... 0.2... e, 24.01 211 19 2 16 20 
FIRST CLASS KEES, 
#Holus, J. Rood.......5...5 InGaN : 2 09 45 219 27 
Breeze, D. Murdock. ...........0......28.0L 224 29 2 21 29 
Hmily, JOH: Porter.2,i0... %.: Weve 26.04 2 27 bb 2 26 00 
Quimpee, Harry Wheeler............ 26.00 2 30 45 2 27 24 
SECOND CLASS CENTERBOARDS: ~ 
40e; A, A. Martin. ..0 i tiwe sce. 18.04 1 34 53 1 34 19 
Em Ell Hye, P. W. Bond 1 38 34 1 33 02 
Topsy, J. MeGlinn........ 1 438 31 1 42 60 
Lark, Bishop & Murphy..... 1 45.31 1 44 07 
CRUSACET, was VYGIS best ae ee) 1 47 08 1 46 13 
SECOND CLASS KEELS. 
Zetia, G. BH. Fowle, Jeff... : 1 46 30 1 44 O1 
esper, R, Benner, Lynn............. 19,07 1 49 08 1 46 16 
Tlie AS esib Ne. ti Won ede. 3 15409 . 25020 ' 
Prizes were, for first class $20, $12 and $8, for second class $15, 


CORINTHIAN Y. C., 8TH REGATTA—On Aug. 28 the calm 
weather spoiled the race of the Corinthian Y. 0. for the third 
championship, as it could not be finished within the time limil, A 
fine fleet of yachts competed, including the Louette, Kitty, Witch, 
Tyro and Atalanta. At 6 P. M. the race was postponed to Sept. 3. 
A race for dories under 18ft. and club boats under 16ft. had been 
started over a course from the judge’s boat to Gray’s Rock, leay- 
ing it on starboard, leaving buoy off Archer’s rock on starboard 
to judges’ line, three miles, Only 4 of the 18 starters finished, all 


being dories. 
SUMMARY. ; 
Wonder, W. A. Bell....... 134 30 Lone Star, J. G, Stacy,...2 01 15 
Don, H. Vickery .......... 19 10 Expert, H. Martin... 2 88 25 
The judges were A. 8. Brown, E. W. Hodgkins, George A. 
Stewart, Chas. W. Richardson and Isaac B. Mills, Jr. 


“THE PILGRIM CHALLENGED."—Hiditor Forest and Stream: 
Under the above heading in your issue of July 1, I noticed Dr. 
Winslow claiming for his little cutter a race she never won, and 
being a friend of Capt. Staples, the owner of his competitor, so 
claimed, and being there at the time and knowing the particulars 
of the race, if such it could be called, I will take the liberty of 
glying my version. Capt, Staples and his two boys on this particu- 
lar occasion went for a sail in their sloop the Lillian, dimensions 
as follows: Length, waterline, 2?ft.; beam, Msft.;dratt 41<4it., so 
you can see she is hardly the “skimming dish” the doctor's article 
wouldimply. With the wind northwest and under jib and main- 
sail and tender in tow, and not with jibtopsail and without tender, 
they stood across Sabbath Day Harbor and tacked. Running out 
the harbor they noticed the Pilgrim’s crew getting the anchor, 
which being secured they hoisted their jib and. filled away about 
100yds. ahead of the Lillian and stood off in the same direction 
toward Hewes Point, but running about, a point more to windward 
than the Lillian. The Pilgrim was soon come up with and passed 
to leeward, and when down about two miles and right abreast the 
Narrows the Pilgrim was seen to tack and stand up the bay close- 
hauled. At the request of the boys, Ramey Staples hauled his boat 
on the wind, and standing in shore about two minutes, tacked 
and bore up after the Pilgrim, who was brought by this maneuver 
half a mile ahead and about two points to windward of the Lillian. 
Running along up shore the little cutter had about all she could 
stagger to, luting up at one time till everything was slatting, but 
sty noune the Lillian lay over pretty badly she was not lufféd an 
inch. When off Dice’s Head the Lillian had come up with and 
passed the Pilgrim, and standing on till the land vanged by the 
Pilgrim’s bow over the Lillian's quarter and less than a quarter of 
a mile to leeward, she came about and stood for home. The Doctor 
is tight, “this was a square race between two types of boats, and 
the result proved their best and worst points.” ‘The Lillian beat 
the cutter over a quarter of a mile in a two mile run, running free, 
and over half a mila in an eight mile run, close-hauled, both boats 
having tenders in tow. If the Doctor will look at his chayt, if he 
has one, he will see that itis but two and a quarter miles from the 
mouth of Sabbath Day Harbor to Hewes Point, and from there to 
Dice’s Head six miles, and not four miles to Hewes Point and ten 
to Dice’s Head ashe claims. The Lillian had the disadvantage of 
not being properly ballasted, whereas the Pilgrim was complete in” 
this line. The Pilgrim was also beaten by a small yachtowned by 
Capt. Sam Hoyt, of Belfast, in a race in that harbor, and the 
peneral report in the bay is that she was beaten by every craft she 
had anything to do with, and if the Doctor wants to win laurels 
and pocket shekels he can ba accommodated down here at most 
any time.—W. lL. BRAGG (Bangor, Me., Aug, 21, 1886). 


REGATTA AT ERIE, PA.—Preparations are being made for a 
grand regattaat Hrie, Pa,, on Sept. 7, 8and 9, to include rowing 
and sailing races. e citizens’ committee of Erie have raise 
See toward expenses and prizes. The programme is as follows: 

irst day, 3 P. M—Single clinker boat race, 3 miles, open to all, 
for a purse of $75 divided, $40 to first, $24 to second, $10 to third. 
4P, ‘M.—¥our-cared shell race, 3 miles with turn, open to all, for a 
purse-of $200 divided, $100 to first, $70 to second, $30 to third. Sec- 
ond day, 10 A. M.—Sailing yacht race over a 10 mile course, $5 en- 
trance fee, open to all eatlns yachts on Lake Eric, for a purse of 
$200, divided, $100 to first, $65 to second, $30 to third and entrance 
fee.to fourth. 2P. M.—Cat-rig race over the inside course, $3 en- 
trance fee, for the Knobloch silyer cup and_a purse of $40, divided, 

25 to first, $10 to second, $5 to third. 4 P. M.—Single shell race, 3 
Miles with a turn, open to all who have never beaten 22 minutes, 
for a purse of pod ivided, $125 to first, $85 to second, $40 to third. 
Third day, 10 A. M.—Fishing smack race, 10 miles, for a purse of 
$25, divided, $15 to first, $10 to second, 4 entries to fill. MM 
Double clinker race, 3 miles, for a purse of $25, undivided. 4 P, M. 
—Single shell.race, 3 ‘miles with a turn, open to all, for a purse of 
$300, divided, $200 to first, $100 to second. An opportunity will be 
given at any time during the progress of the regatta for arranging 
additional sweepstake contests, in which the committee will make 
liberal additions to the stakes. Entries and communications 
should be addressed to F. EH. Woods, Erie, Pa. 


A SAILING YACH'T IN COLLISTION.—Boston Harbor was on 
Saturday last the scene of another mishap toa yacht which ter- 
minated fatally in the drowning of a youngman. The sloop Edith 
was beating out of the Narrows with a very light 8. E. wind, and 
off Lovell’s Island the wind left her at the will of the flood tide, 
without steerage way. While lying dead and uncontrollable the 
steamer Chatham ran directly into her from astern, cutting in as 
faras the centerboard. On board the Edith were H.W. O'Hara, 
G. H. Ide, Joseph Burnside, C, 8, Willis and Rufus Kendrick. Mr. 
O’Hara, who was in command, cried to the others to jump, and all 
did so except Kendrick. O*Hara carried a line to Galloupes 
Island. Two of the others were rescued by lobster boats, but Wil- 
lis sunk and was not seen again being probably struek by the 
steamer. The steam yacht reedmoor came up and lent her aid 
in hauling the wrecked yacht ashore on Galloupes Island. The 
Chatham ran on some distance before stopping to lower a boat. 
Mr. O'Hara was all right, but the other three were completely ex- 
hausted. They were put to bed in the Grant House, where they 
r been investi- 

ted, but it is to be hoped that the blame will be definitely 
focated and-if, as seems to be the case, the steamer was in the 
her pilot wild be severely punished. n 


wrong, 

YACHT RACE EXTRA —We will publish, Sept. 4, a 16-page 
supplement, giving review of the international races, and full 
particulars of the conditions, etc., of the coming contests. Fifteen 
jllustrations, map of course, etc. Sold by all newsdealers, or post. 
paid from this office, 10 cents, 


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‘ LARCHMONT Y.C. FALL PENNANT REGATTA.—The Larch 
mont Y. C. will sail their fall pennant regatta on Sept. 4, starting 
at 10:45 A. M., the signals being as follows: First—A blue peter 
displayed on a staff near the easterly pagoda asa signal for all 
qachis to approach the starting line. ‘This will remain hoisted for 

ve minutes, Second—A large white ball substituted for the blue 
peter as a signal for all yachts to start. Third—The club flags sub- 
stituted for the white ball as a signal that the time for crossing 
the line has elapsed. This will be left flying. Attention shall be 
called to each of these signals by a gun, All yachtsmustcrossthe 
starting line during the time the white ball is hoisted, and any 
Ree that does not do so within that time shall be timed from the 

owering of the white ball. In case any gun should miss fire, the 
hoisting of the signal shall be deemed sufficient notice. 


THE RACING RECORD—CORRECTIONS.—The second place 
in the Kingston regatta of the L. Y. R. A. should go to Gracie and 
not Molly, as printed, the official times being: First class—Atalanta 
3.08.00, Aileen 3.57.00, Norah 4.09.05, White Wings 4.29.50, Garfield 
4,33.05. Second class—lolanthe 2.41.10, Laura 2.51.50, Gracie 3.11.12, 
Molly 38.37.30. Third class—Reckless 2.25.50, Puzzler B. 2.44.30, 
Nameless 2.56.40, Iapyx 3.38.40....In the Goelet Cue on Aug. 7 
a private sweepstakes of $50 each was made up es edouin, Gracie, 
Fanny, Stranger, Hildegard and Cythera. edouin won 
prize. Ulidia also won the sweepstakes in her class. i 

BEVERLY Y. C. OPEN REGATTA.—A very large fleet of 
small yachts will start on Saturday in the open regatta of the 
Beverly Y. C., to be sailed off Marblehead. The start will be as 
follows: 12:10, first or preparatory sna, three sharp whistles five 
minutes before the start, when a blue flag will be hoisted; 12:15, 
second tre a long whistle, when blue flag will be lowered, 
Start for first class, centerboards and keels; 10 minutes allowed to 
cross the line; 12:25, third signal, a long whistle, second class, cen- 
terboards and keels to start; limit for first class; 12:35, fourth sig- 
nal, along whistle, third class, centerboards and keels to start; 


the 


limit for second class; 12:45, fifth aaah a long whistle, fourth 
class, centerboards and keels to start; limit for third class; 12:55, 
sixth signal, a long whistle, fifth class to start; 10 minutes being 
allowed in which to cross the line; limit for fourth class. 


DORCHESTER Y. C. CRUISE.—The following order has been 

issued concerning the cruise of the Dorchester Y.C.:On board 
flagship vise riday, Aug. 27, 1886.—Yachts will rendezvous off 
Thompson’s Island, Friday, Sept. 3, 1886, at 1:50 P. M. 
a gun from the flagship will be the signal to proceed to Marble- 
head. The fleet will remain at Marblehead on Saturday, giving 
those who desire an opportunity to pee gate in the open race 
of the Beverly Yacht Club on that day.. e return will be made 
on Sunday. Yacht owners are earnestly requested to join in this 
cruise. Attention is called to the rules contained on pages 54, 55 
and 56 of the club book for 1885. By order of the commodore, 
EK. H. TARBELL, Fleet Captain. 


BOATSAILING AT COHASSHT.—A race of spritsail boats, sloop 
and cats, was sailed off Cohasset on Aug. 28, over_the following 
course: From a point off Sandy Cove to and around Chittendon’s 
Buoy, thence to and around Grayepasses Buoy, thence to and 
around Southeast Buoy, leaving each mark on the starboard, 
thence to the pet point. The winners were: First class cat- 
boats—Croous, W. Cs Appleton. Second class—Sculpin, Tower 
Brothers & Go. First ‘class spritsails—First prize, Smuggler, JOS. 
Jason, Jr.; second prize, Dolphin, Jos. Bandura. Second class— 

‘acer, Wm. E. Crocker. Judge, N. D. Silsbee. Referees—Capt. 
Geo, W. Crocker and F. P. Appleton. 


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I, The Sloop Yacht Schemer. XVII, Light Draft Cutter Mignonette. XXXII. Windward—Accommodation Plan XLVIII. The Cutter Mamie. | 
II. The Nuckel, , XVIII Mignonette—Sail Plan. XXXIV. The Windward—Sail Plan. XLIX, The Mamie—Midship Section. 
Ill, The Windward. _ XILX. Single-Hand Cruiser. XXXV. The Cruising Yaw! Aneto. ' LL, The Mamie—Sail Plan. : 
IV. A Newport Catboat—Portable Catboat. XX. Light Draft Cutter Carmita. XXXVI. The Singie-Hand Yawl Deuce. ~ _ LI, Six-Beam Cutter. ae 
V. An Eastern Catboat. ; XXII. The Dart. _. fag XXXVII. Deuce—Sail Plan and Construction _ LIT, Six-Beam Cutter—Sail Plan. - 
VI. Keel Catboat Caprice. XXII. The Boston Sloop Neva. XXXVIII. The Cutter Petrel. LIM, The Cutter Surf. : 
VIL. Caprice—Sail Plan. _* XXII. The Boston Sloop Nyssa. XKXXIX. The Petrel—Sail Plan. LIV. The Cutter Surf—Sail Plan. — : 
Vill. Keel Catboat Dodge. fi. _.. XXIV. Keel Sloop Columbine. : XL. The Cutter Merlin. . fe LV. The Cutter Surf—Midship Section 
IX, Catboat Dodge—Sail Plan. “ . . ... XEXV..Columbine—Sail. Plan. .; XLI. The Merlin—Sail Plan. ._ at LVI. The Cutter Surf—Cabin Plans. 
X. Open Boat Cruiser. A X XVI. The Keel Sloop Alice, ~ XLII The Cutter Rajah = = - LVII. The Cutter Spankadillo, 
XI. The Cruiser—Sail Plan. : _ XXVIL. The Gannet. ' MLIII. The Cutter Yolande, - -. +=. ~ LVIII. The Cutter Madge, 
XII. Open Boat Trident. XXVIII. A Compromise Sioop. XLIV. Yolande—Cabin and Deck Plans. LIX. The Madge—Ironwork. 
XIII. A Skipjack. XXIX. The Itchen Cutter Daisy. XLV. A Singie-Hand Yawl. LX. The Schooner Gaetina. 
XIV. The Centerboard Sloop Gieam. “XXX. Daisy—Sail Plan. XLVI. Single-Hand Yawl—Cabin and LXI. The Nonpareil Sharpie. : 
XV. Gleam—Sail Plan. XXXI. The Cutter Vayu. “ant. ~ Deck Plans. LXIL. The Cynthia. _ ( 
XVI. The Centerboard Sloop Midge. XXXII. The Cruising Yawl Windward. XLVII. 8.'H. Yawl—Rig and Construction. LXIL. The Cruising Sneakbox. 


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ANGLING. 

Adirondack Fishes, Fred Mather..........-. 25 
American Angler’s Book, Norris,....,.. -.-. 5 50 
TAO Ae AL een Bon a ie: Rope Nee sk ndee Poe 50° 
Angling Talks, Dawson......-...........6e-+ bit! 
Angling, A Book on, Francis.............+--5 7 50 
Black Bass Wishing, Henshall. 8 00 
Wish and Fishing, Manly,.......-....--...4.. 5 25 
Fishing, Bottom or Float.........,.. she Bea 50 
Fishing in American Waters, Scott, illus... 2 50 
Fishing With the Fly, Orvis-Cheney Collect. 2 50 
Fly Fishing in Maine Lakes.:.........-.-..++ 2:2 
Fly Rods and Fly Tackle, Wells.......-.--., 2 50 
Frank Forester’s Fish and ee NEC EE bee) 
Frank Forester's Fishing With Hook and 

LAWS Gh NESE A CEB e erp ee ae ey 25 
Fysshe and Fysshyne......... Nae: Citas sete 1 00 
Fresh and Salt Water Aquarium........... a) 
Modern Practical Angler, a Guide to Fly 

Fishing. .-. ..... he ee Mi Se oss rate epee . 200 
Practical Trout Culture...........2--...-- soe 1800 
Practical Fisherman.......... yee aAhorere a 4 20 
Brinie's7:Go-a-Wishing: 246. Mice io obs ene 2 50 
Rod and Line in Colerado Waters, .....- ..-. 100 
Scientific Angler................. ehobde deooes 1 50 
Superior Fishing, or the Striped Bass, Trout, 

DiGi DYAROGOSE VELA BY rw re esa n: seee nt 2 00 
Trolling for Pike, Salmon and Tronut.......- 50 
The Game Fish of the Northern States and 

British aac ay Rooseyelt........-.., 2 00 
Trout Culture; Slack. 3.2. ...20 000... eb ete ccuce 1 00 

BIRDS. 

American Bird Fancier.............):..2008 08 50 
Baird's Birds of North America.... <......, 30 00. 
ISTEC SN Obes ee taps Sea! Sinan eee hon an ee £240 esto 
Birds Nesting...... Ree hn Per Giesziapantee I-20) 
Birds of Eastern Pennsylvania.......... .... £00 
Birds and Their Haunts.....-....-2,-...--0+5 3 00 
Cage and Singing Birds, Adams.-.....- hy see 50 
Coues’ Key to North American Birds. .....- 15 00 
Game Water Birds of the Atlantic Coast, . 

HROONAVE link tase tees beta a heretical 2 00 
Holden’s Book of Birds, pa..........-.:...-:- 25 
Minot’s Land and Game Birds.....-....-.... 3 00 
Native Song Birds. 0)... jec lett. 75 
Naturalists’ Guide, Maynard................- 2 00 
Natural History of Birds........:...,-....--4 3 00 
Samuel’s Birds of New England.........-..- 4 00 
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BOATING AND YACHTING. 
A Canoe Trip, ora Lark on the Water....-. — 30 
Around the World in the Yacht Sunbeam.. 3 00 
Boat Racing, Brickwood.......... Peo eens Le 2°50 
Boating Trip on New England Rivers....... 125 
Canoe and Boat Building for Amateurs, W-. 

PPSTtapbEnswade ees fiw eee ato AURA. 1 50 
Canoe and Camp Cookery, Seneca.......-... 1.00 
Canoe Handling, C. B. Vaux.-........2...... 1 00 


Canoeing in Kanuckia, Norton & Halberton 1 25 


Canoe and Camera......... .. Pe Re Sed 50 
Canoe, Voyage of the Paper, Bishop’s....... 1 50 
Cruises in Sniall Yachts..-...... Use Rae sn ws 2 50 
Corinthian Yachtsman....:.2.:,+++---s++++5 1 50 
Donaldson’s Steam Machinery,.............. 1 50 
Four Months in a Sneakbox,. Bishop.......  oedst) 
Frazar’s Practical Boat Sailing.............. 1 00 
Vat BANG | AOR VaCT Ro) Seen ee: RAREP UE aA es ae Poo 
Model Yachts and Boats, Grosvyenor..,....... 2 00 
Paddle.and Portage..... SP aba etl uae 1 50 
Practical Boat Sailing, Dayies............... 2 00 
Practical Boat Building, Nelson......:...... 1 00 
The America’s Cup, paper 50; cloth: .-....... 1 00 
The Canoe Aurora, Dr. C. A. Neidé.......... 1 @0 
Vacation Cruising, Rothrick................. 150 
Yacht Architecture, Dixon Kemp........... 16 80 
Yacht and Boat Sailing, Kemp............... 10 00 
Yachts, Small, C. P. Kunhardt.....:......... 7 00 
achtsman’s Guide, Patterson............,.5 3 00 
Yachtsman’s Manual and Handy Book, by 
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CAMPING AND TRAPPING. 
Adventures in the Wilderness.... .......... 1 2 
Amateur Trapper, paper 50c,; bds...-- _..... 75 
Camps and Tramps in the Adirondacks, 
IN GEER TID. 8 sap spats poet aa seriak ee side ly 
Three in Norway, or Rifle, Rod and Gun in 
Norway........ si eaes oc Ry A ee 1% 
Camps in the Rockies, Grohman............. 1% 
Camp Life in the Wilderness................. 30 
Camping and Cruising in Florida, Henshall 1 50 
Canoe and Camp Cookery, by “‘Seneca’’..... 00 
Complete American Trapper, Gibson........ 1 00 
EAMES OL WaT Pure LON nae ee ed aos S25. 
How to Camp Out, Gould,..-...............2. 75 
How to Hunt and Trap, Batty’s.............. 1 50 
Rustling in the Rockies. ..................... 100 
Trapper’s Guide, by S. Newhouse, 8yo.,illus.. 1 50 
BUNTING—SHOOTING. 
Across Country Wanderer................... 5 00 
American Sportsman, The, Lewis..:........ 2 50. 
Breech-Loader, Modern, Gloan, illus....._.- 1:25 
Crack Shot (The Rifle), “Barber,” illus...... 12 
Dead Shot (The Gun), illus. —................ 1 25 
Down the West Branch, by Capt. Farrar.... 1 25 
Wield, Cover and Trap Shooting.............. 2 00 
Frank Forester’s Sporting Scenes and Char- 
acters, 2 vol., cloth.... -.. Pea re) eee 4 00 
Frank Forester's Manual for Young Sports- . 
BINS BeBe te An een Rl Rag ree 2 00 
Frank Forester’s Fugitive S. Sketches, pa.. 1 00 
How I Became a Crack Shot, Farrow........ 00 
How I Became a Sportsman........ ......... 2 40 
Hunting and Hunters of all Nations, Frost. 1 50 
Hunting Trips of a Ranchman, Roosevelt.. 3 50 
Hurlingham Gun Club Rules...........--.... 25 
Instructions in Rifie Firing, by Capt. Blunt. 2 00 
Nimrod in the North, Schwatka............. 2 50 
Poems of the Rod and Gun, McLellan....... 2 00 
Rifle Practice, Wingate....2.0.92...0..2...-. 1 50 
Rod and Gun in California..........2.......; 150 
SROODIAA As OTe eee eee ohare a 50 
mhGgoune, Wowrad ls. 50s Sar kee are OS 3 00 
Shooting on the AWAIT Aa SS torr ini Sy den es 75 
Sport, Fox Hunting, Salmon Fishing, etc., 

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Sport with Gun and Rod ‘Glovhiracs epee 10 00 
REOnt with Gun and Rod,new, plain edition, 5 00 

imbossed leather..........-..-.-......:.... 15 00 
Sporting Adventures in the Far West:...... 1 50 
Still-Hunter, Van Dyke.-.....-.......-., ws hen 00) 
Stephens’ Lynx Hunting..................... vk 2 

tephens?.Wox Hunting. .ic...a.sesccce reves LT? 
Stephens’ Young Moose Hunters,............ 1 50 
The Gun and lts Development, Greener...., 2 50 
Wild Animals and Birds, their Haunts and : 

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celled, his get being very large and finely marked. 

Boss’ Record,—Vhe. at New York in 1885, as a 
Suppy. In 1886, 2d prize N. E. K. Club at Boston. 
Fe also took 2d prize in open class and special prize 
as the best American bred mastif at the Westmin- 
ster K. C., New York, 1886. / 

Boss is a large dog, weighing upward of 180 od, 
is good in skull, with grand body, legs, feet an 
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Champion lrish Setter GLENCHO, 


KING OF IRISH SIRES. - 

Si f more prize winners than any dog of any 
Breed aren ae in America. Stud fee, #25. The 
best of all, he is a first-class field dog and gets 
field dogs. Will have some Glencho puppies for 
sale this fall from handsome, first-class field 


bitches. W. H. PIERCH, Peekskill, N. Y. 
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Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the tate trials of the N. F. T. Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs: as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
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Poles, pins, cases, etic., all complete, are in- 
cluded in above prices. Above sizes are main 
bodies of tents exclusive of ends. Add 6 to 10ft. 
to lengths given according to size of tent, gives 

-extreme length of each including angular ends. 
Only best material and best workmen used and 
Eastern patrons are supplied from 
New York. Western patrons from Chicago, and 
extreme western ones from San Francisco, Los 
Angeles and El Cajon. All other kinds and sizes 
of tents in use supplied. Send order and money 


— 


[Seri 2, 1888, 


Ghe Rewmnel, 
ST. BERNARD 


Puppies by W. W. TUCKER’S APOLLO 
ex LAONE «| 


(A.K.R. 2416), Apollo has beaten all dogs in his 
class in Switzerland aud America, including 
champion Don II, and Verone for specials. 
Puppies will be sold cheap if taken when 6 or 7 
wks. old. Address with stamp, 
i GEO W. SCHENK, ' 
aug26,2t Burlington, Iowa, 


FOR SALE. 


Brace of thoroughbred blood red Irish setters, 
dog and bitch, no relation, aged 8% and 214 yrs. 
respectively, imported by present owner last fall; 
both shot over last season and splendid workers. 
For price, pedigree (which is the best, both being 
by prize winners), etc., etc., apply to 

x . H. MOORE, 
aug26,2t Liberty Mills P. 0., Orange Co., Va. 
SSS ES SE 
pOX-TERRIERS.—I HAVE FOR SALE PUP- 
pies, sire Mixture (A.K.R. 2697), dam Fly 
A.K,R, 8182); a fine litter. AddréssH. J. TOBEY, 
. O. Box 364, Hudson, N. Y. aug26,2t 


Choice Irish Setter Puppies. 


For sale low, part of a litter of fine Irish setter 
puppies of the choicest ees oe whelped Aug, 
6, 1886. Sire, champion Brush ( icho ex Rose), 2 
fine field dog; dam, young Lill (Glencho ex Biddy), 
own sister to champion Molly Bawn. Lill is fast 
and staunch on game, Address W. H. PIERCH, 
Peekskill, N. Y. aug25,2t 


For SALE.—-THOROUGHBRED BEAGLE 
hound pups, 3 to 10 mos. old. Send stam 
forreply. GEORGE LAICK, Tarrytown, feed t 

; aug26,2t 


KIDDLEWINK. 


Cocker spaniel puppies for sale ata bargain, out 
of Mignon (1002) and Gretchen (996) ex Kiddlewink 
(997). Address MIGNON KENNELS, Cortland, 
N. Y. aug26,2t 


Iu the Stud. 
St Bamards and English Mastiffs 


MERCHANT PRINCE 
AND 


ILFORD CAUTION 
IN THE STUD. 


A few very fine pups by both dogs on sale. Send 
tOh, page Pe Eabtes of eae 25 cents. 
ine pair breeding mastiffs for sale, Turk 
A.K.R, 2222), Druidess (A.K,R. 2221). 4 
E. H. MOORE, 
Melrose. Mass. 
SSS ny 


IN THE STUD. 
ENGLISH MASTIFF HERO II. 


Winner of first prize and special prize for the best 
dog or bitch, at Pirtsburgh, 1886. 
: FEE $25. 
Pups for sale. For picture and pedicree, address 
VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, 
General Wayne. Delaware Co Pa. 


Ole Bennel, 
Rabbit Hounds. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16in. high, 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, 
at $10, $15and $20 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 287 South Eighth st., 
Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tf 


Pointers & Setters For Sale. 


Five liver and white pointer puppies, by Dean 
(Sensation —Daisy Dean) out of Fly (Charley Ross 
—Flirt), whelped July 8; all very handsome. 
Four setter puppies, by Sam (Sam—Smut IJ.) out 
of Smut Il. (frim—Smut), whelped July 1. Also 
pointer and setter puppies, 6 to 10 mos. old, ready 
to work this fall, and one or_two trained setters 
and pointers. Also a St. Bernard dog, 346 yrs. 
old, handsome, kind to children and a good watch 
dog. All pedigrees warranted. For further par- 
ticnlars address T. M. ALDRICH, wanton 1. 

sep2,4t 


jv15.3mos 


OR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR B.L. GUN 

or gold watch, my red Irish setter Glen; the 

bluest of blood. Would make a valuable stock 

dog for any kennel. Printed pedigree. HER- 
BERT FLINT, Haverhill, Mass. auger 2b 


SE SES 
OR SALE.—IRISH SETTER PUPPIES, BY 
Dr. Wm, Jarvis’ field trial dog Sarsfield ex 
Maud Fisher. Address FREESTO KENNELS, 
Lock Box 831, Middletown, Conn. aug26,26 
a SS ens —s 
OR SALE.—FINE SCOTCH COLLIE BITCH, 
black, lyr. old, no pedigree. Sold because 
owner has no place to keep her. Wo reasonable 
offer refused. Address . E. J., Forest and 
Stream office. aug26,2b 


Irish Setters 


Under Jife insurance at $10-and upwards, by Chief 
outof Yoube, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thoroughly broken on 
game and sood ones, Full explanation by circular, 
Both dogs in the stnd at $25 to bitches of guaran- 
teed field quality only. MAX WENZEL, #8 Fourth 
street, Hoboken, N. J- 


FOR SALE. 


Five yery nice puppies, black and white, sired 
by the field trial winners Gus Bondhu and Dash 

J, out of Gladstone and Rake bitches; three 
dogs and two bitches, 4mos. old. Inquireof A, M. 
TUCKER, 85 Main st., Charlestown, Mass. 


OR SALEW—GRAND LARGE ST. BERNARD 
dog Tell II. (A.K.R. 3855). Also one thor- 
oughly broken beagle and one pair very handsome 
beagle puppies. 8. C. GRAFF, 4,712 Laurel ave., 
Pittsburgh, Pa. lt 


OR SALE.WITALIAN GREYHOUND PUPS 

* from imported stock. Also fine English pugs. 

HENRY C. BURDICK, 150 Bridge street, Spring- 
field, Mass. sep2,3mos 


ARGAIN.—LEMON AND WHITE POINTER 
bitch, 16 mos. old, $10; pair setter puppies, 5 
mos. old, $5 each or $8 for the pair, For pedigree 
address DR. GEORGE BOND, Utica, N. Y. It 
OR SALE.—A CHOICE BRACE OF 9 MOS. 
black and tan setters; also one brace of red 
setters; all just right to work in the coming sea- 
son. Price $15 each. E. V. SMITH, Ash oint, 
é. 


ee et Ce 
RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS- 


OUS\WAN TAL DIO Goce 
| DOG BUYERS’ CUIDE. fj 
Colored plates, 100 engravings |) 
of different breeds, prices they are ¥] 
worth, and where to buy them ff 

Muiled for 15 Cents. ¢ ‘\ 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, {j 
4237 S, Eighth St. Philadelphia, Pa, 9 


st., reer England, has several grand ones for 


sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs, 
brood bitches and puppies. Tourists’ inspection | yom imported Flora, by Roy ‘Dash III.—Bessie), 
invited. whelped March 3, 1886. ' Dogs or bitches, Will guar- 


ASTIFF FOR SALE.—YOUNG DOG, WELL 

bred, 110 Ibs., an admirable watch dog for a 

country residence. Price $40. Address Box 1281, 
P. O. Providence, R. I. sep2,2t 


Wire-Haired Fox-Terriers. 


a I I I 
OR SALE.—PUPS, WHELPED JULY 26, 
Colt’s Phyllis (A. K.R. 8228) ex Peshall’s Jim 

mie. Address 8, T. COLT, Colt’s Armory, Hart- 
ford, Conn. Nh 


For Sale—English Pug Puppies. 


From the best breeding in the country. Sire, 
champion Bradford Ruby (H..13,834) out of Pinkey 
(A.K.R. 2144). Ist prize winner at Boston, 1886. 
Address T. H. ADAMS, Pawtucket, R.I.  sp2,2t 


FOR SALE. 
Llewellins. 


r. old last March, by 
Dashing Berwyn (Dash 11., 5039—Countess Bear, 
5064) out of Vanity Fair (Guy Mannering—Whitl- 
i Strong, healihy and perfect beauties, 


er dist er. Address j 
ot mS M.L., P. O. Box 1,835, N. Y. City. 


ADY MAY,. BLUE BELTON ENGLISH 
if setter bitch, by Lofty—Maud Muller, whelped 
May 28, 1886, nine, five dogs and four bitches ey 

PAPI . 


enmasse. Address KR. H. BAR iy 
Club, 1816 Walnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. 1t 


IBERTY.—PURE LULEWELLIN BITCH, 

ist and special, Latonia; partly broken; fast 

and enduring youngster; $50. T. POTTER, Glen- 
dale, Ohio. sep2,2t 


KENNEL OF THOROUGHBRED FOX- 
hounds for sale, Address Lock Box 12, Mon- 
roe, N. C. sep2,8t 


OR SALE—ONE POINTER DOG, 16 MOS. 
F old, by Glenmark (Rush—Romp) ex Zanetta 
(Sensation —Clymony); color lemon and white, 
weight about 5slbs.; warranted net gunshy; just 
vight for this fall’s shooting. Also one DOmter 
bitch puppy, by Bang Bang ex Zanetta, whelped 
April 10, 1886; color lemon and white. The above 
will be sold at a bargain. Address W. FP. TODD, 
431 Congress st., Portland, Me. lt 


OR SALE,A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 

~ and well EA SS Bag Bettares also 

rs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran-~ 
food, ‘Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass, sept2z,tf 


Pure 


Three dog puppies, 1 


. 


Coster’s Buckellew (Druid—Ruby). H. 
$22 Willow ave., Hoboken, N. J. 


ERY FINELY BRED ROUGH-COATED ST. 

Bernard puppies, by Sultan out of Dagmar 

(A.K.R. 8009); champion strains. Address Pe O. 
Box 1,139, New York City, augl9,3 


~ ee — 


known prize winner Genevieve (field trial bane 


setter pups, 8 mos. old. Best of Pecisroge and pues ¢ (LKB, 8046), Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa, 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


Neeee eee e cree nce eee aS 
OU WANT TO PURCHASE A LLEWEL- 
Sie setter pup of the very best breeding. 


Sire and dam thoroughly trained, that is sure to OT be retuned.  ASSOCL ATED FANCIERS 
make a first-class dog; it ag ride ote 5 Peedi pike South Eighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tt 


ree and low price to 
Granite Block, Bangor, Me, 


RED IRISH SETTERS FOR SALE. 

ee ates and one bitch pup, by Bruce (A.K.R. 

54) out of Leigh Doane II. (A.K.R. 2080). Apply 

. H, CHILD, 618 Commerce st., Sao ‘ 
ugzb, 


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CONTENTS. 


SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 
A Trip to Mad River. 


EDITORIAL. 
Polluting New York Harbor. 


The Creedmoor Meeting. Stink Pond. 
Inviting Game Law Violation. | _An Adirondack Evening. 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. FISHOCULTURE. 


American Fisheries Society. 
State Protection of Oyster 


Beds. 
THE KENNEL. 


‘Hunting in the Himalayas. 

Sam Lovel’s Camps—y. 
NATURAL History. 

The Birds of Michigan. 


Bird Notes. Newoporé Fox-Terrier Show. 
‘Lobster’s Claws. The Coyineton Dog Show. 
CAMP-FIRE FLICKERINGS. The National Field Trials, 


Kennel Notes. 

Kennel Management. 
RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 

Range and Gallery. 

The Canadian Wimbledon. 


GAME BAG AND Gun. 
Game Preserving in Britain. 
Bronting at Monomoy, Cape 
-Co 


Proposed Moose Preserve. 


Notes from a Ranchero’s Sad- The Trap. 

e. YACHTING. 
Target Tests.and Shot. . The America Cup Races. 
Ducking on the Kankakee. Beverly Y. C. 


Shona=Shadow. 

Lieutenant W. Henn. 
CANOEING. 

The Meet of 1886. 

The N. Y. C. C. Cup Races. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


Nights with a Jack. 

Reed Birds and. Bobolinks. 
Game Near a Large City. 
Boston Notes. 

Game Notes. 

Muzzle vs. Breech. 


POLLUTING NEW YORK HARBOR. 


N another column will be found anaccount of the arrest 
and prosecution of the men who have been illegally 
dumping the city’s refuse upon the oyster beds of Long 
island Sound, and of the proceedings about to be insti- 
tuted against those rich corporations which have been de- 
filmg the waters of the East River and the Bay with 
sludge acid and other refuse. This work, which has been 
vigorously entered upon by Commissioner Blackford, will 
receive the hearty support of the community. The laws 
forbidding the pollution of our waters have for a long 
time been ignored by the corporations referred to; and 
they have poured vile chemicals from their sewers until 
not only the oysters have been destroyed and the lobsters 
driven off, but even the transient shad, taken in Newark 
Bay, have been rendered unfit to eat. But a few years 
ago angling for striped bass was a favorite amusement at 
High Bridge and in the Kills, and New York Harbor 
abounded with fish, oysters and crustaceans, which have 
for some years deserted these localities. The bottom has 
been covered with a thick glutinous substance of the most 
vile odor, which has been discharged from the petroleum 
_ refineries, and perhaps from the sewers of other factories 
which should long ago have been compelled to take care 
of their refuse. 

In Mr. Blackford’s laboratory the other day we found 
sixteen bottles of water taken from the outlets of the 
different factories, and these samples needed no chemical 
analysis to show they contained substances too vile for 
fish to live in. In some of these bottles at least one-third 
of the contents was of the consistency of ordinary syrup, 
which on being agitated adhered to the sides of the glass. 

In the matter of dumping the city’s refuse on the 
oyster beds, it is interesting to note that. some convictions 
have already been obtained by Protector Mersereau. 

The enforcement of these laws will, we believe, prove 
to be among the most important work yet undertaken by 

any member of the New York Fish Commission. The 
waters of Long Island Sound and New York Harbor at 


one time produced an enormous quantity of food of 


various kinds which would compare favorably in value 
to that produced by all the other waters of the State. 


Whether the oyster beds are so covered with this vile, 
sticky sludge acid as to be rendered permanently barren 
or not, we cannotsay; but itis possible that the waters of 
New York Harbor may again produce the vegetation 
and small animals which proye attractive to food and 
game fishes. 
but that a beginning has been made to. correct this great 
evil will be a cause of rejoicing to anglers as well as to 
the commercial fishermen and to the oystermen. 


It will take years to determine this point, 


INVITING GAME LAW VIOLATION. 
HE French angling season openson June 15. Last 
June Whitsuntide fell on June 18, and a number of 
anglers who wanted to go fishing on that Sunday wrote 


to the Paris Lanterne expressing a desire to have the 
season open on the 18th. 
M. Baihaut, anxious to curry favor with that journal, 
made haste to write to the Lanterne that, though he was 
powerless to change the statutes, he had given orders to 
to the officers of the law not to molest persons who might 
be caught unlawfully fishing on Whitsuntide. 
maneuver M. Baihaut gained the gratitude of the anglers, 
the approval of the Lanterne and the jeers of the rest of 


The Minister of Public Works, 


By this 


the world for his official winking at violation of the law. 


He now has an imitator on this side of the water in the per- 


son of the President of the New York Fishery Commission. 

Among the laws enacted at the last session of the New 
York Legislature was one forbidding the netting, having 
in possession and sale of bobolinks (or reed birds), robins 
and meadow larks. The officials specially charged with 
the execution of this law are the State game protectors. 


These protectors are under the immediate supervision of 


the Commissioners of Fisheries. They are required to report 
to the Commissioners monthly; they look to them for in- 
structions, and only upon the Commissioners’ certification 


to the Governor that the protectors have faithfully per- 


formed their duty can the latter draw their salary. The 


protectors have evidently been consulting the Commis- 
sioners upon the enforcement of the bobolink, meadow 


lark and robin law. The president of the board published 


in the daily papers of this city last week a notification to 


this effect : 


“J desire to inform market men and others that by a law passed 


State, a citizen of the community, a president of a game 
protective club and a sportsman of wide fame, Mr. Roose- 
velt should have given such comfort to the individuals 
who arrogate to themselves license to abide by game laws 
or violate them, as best suits their individual tastes, con- 
veniences and stomachs. In these days when United 
States Senators jack Adirondack deer out of season, when 
the wives and daughters of eminent doctors of divinity 


urge their guides to hound deer out of season, when hotel 


bills of fare are brazen with lists of game delicacies served. 
contrary tothe law, when poachers for pleasure and 
poachers for profit shoot and fish at will, the cause of 
game protection, of true sportsmanship and of good citi- 
zenship might surely be sustained by those whose official 
and private positions are presumed to attach importance 


‘to their acts and words. 


THE CREEDMOOR MEETING. 


ITH the next issue of FOREST AND STREAM the 
Fourteenth Annual Fall Meeting of the National 

Rifle Association will be well under way. Everything 
points to a successful shooting week. The programme 
prepared gives nearly a score of matches, and enough of 
them are open to all comers to insure a good gathering 
of the small-bore men. There are prizes enough to satisfy 
those who shoot for the love of the sport, while for those 
who shoot for the pelf there is néver prize list big and 
heavy enough. The meeting will run through the entire 
week, opening on Monday morning next and closing on 
Saturday night. Secretary Shepherd in making up the 
match list has profited by the experience of previous 
meetings, and the various details really represent the re- 
sult of much study. The range is brought into ready 
communication with the city, no less than eleven trains 
running from New York and Brooklyn to Queens, where 
stages give access to the shooting ground. There is every 
prospect of a good gathering of individual shots, while of 
the States, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New York 
will be represented in the State team matches. The ~ 
Seventh and Twelfth Regiments of New York, the Thir- 
teenth and Twenty-third of Brooklyn will appear in the 
regimental matches. The regulars will be there from 
Niagara and from the Fifth Artillery garrison about New 


York. With good weather there ought to be close com- 
petition and satisfactory scores. There have been many 
extra prizes added to the various matches and one entire 
match has been added, as announced in our rifle columns. 


by the last Legislature the sale of reed birds, robins and meadow 
larks is prohibited. The penalty for selling or having any of these 
birds or any part of them in possession is imprisonment in the 
county jail for not longer than 30 days and a fine of not less than 
$10 nor more than $50. While I shall not consider it my official 
duty to urge the game protector to enforce this law, I cannot pre- 
vent his doing soif he pleases, and although I suppose the Asso- 
ciation for the Protection of Game, of which [am President, will 


THE FISHERIES QUESTION.—After all the years of dis- 


ignore it, I cannot speak by authority, asno action has been taken. 
But any malicious or greedy person may proceed under thestatute 
which gives to the plaintiff one-half of the penalty, so no one is 


safe in disregarding it. I give this notice now, as this is the sea- 


son for reed birds, and heretofore no one has thought interference 
with their sale advisable ors necessary.—_ROBERT BARNWELL 
ROOSEVELT, President New York Fishery Commission.” 

This is in several respects an extraordinary statement. 
A State official declares that he does not consider it in- 
cumbent upon him to urge a subordinate to execute the 
law, but he cannot restrain that subordinate if the latter 
chooses to do his plain duty, The president of a game 
protective society, whose plethoric bank account is rep- 
uted to have been swelled by the fines accruing from the 
society’s prosecution of game law offenders, dubs as ‘‘ ma- 
licious or greedy” any one who may undertake to secure 
the lawful protection of bobolinks, meadow larks and 
robins. 

The President of the New York Fishery Commission 
appears to have misconceived the functions of his office, 
He is not charged with the extraordinary powers of 
officially approving or disapproving fish and game laws 
enacted by the Legislature and determining whether or 
not they are suitable statutes and deserving of enforce- 
ment. He has no authority to say tothe game protec- 
tors, this statute meets my fancy, you must enforce it, 
and that statute does not accord with my notions, you 
may wink at its violation. It is his duty to take the law 
as he finds it and see to its execution. The game protec- 
tor cannot accept as an excuse for his failure to execute 
the law any such proclamation as this made by the 
President of the Fishery Commission; and in the event 
of his official dereliction the public will be interested to 
know if the Commissioners acquiescing in their presi- 
dent’s view of the matter will transmit to the Governor 
the required certificate that the protector has ‘‘faithfully 
performed his official duty.” ; 

It is a. subject of much regret that as an officer of the 


pute between Canadian and. American fishermen and the 
threats of war, etc., a new complication has arisen. For 
years the American fishermen have declared, with more 
orless correctness, that the fishing privileges in Canadian 
waters were worth nothing tothem, This year the mack- 
erel which have usually abounded on our shores are absent 
from them, and are swarming in the Gulf of St. Lawrence 
where the American fishermen must go for them if they 
want them. And now the trouble begins. The Canadians 
are enforcing the law regarding the limit within which 
Americans may fish, and have seized a vessel, It would 
seem from this that the American fishermen really think 
that a privelege to fish in Canadian waters is of some 
value, for this reason, at least. 


THE NATIONAL PARK.—Advices from a member of the 
FOREST AND STREAM staff, dated at Mammoth Hot 
Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Sept. 1, say: Wm. 
McLennan, lately one of Col. Wear’s assistant superin- 
tendents, brought in last night three prisoners whom he 
caught near Soda Butte. They had left a large camp 
fire in a very dangerous place. Since the civil assistants 
were removed and the troops put in charge, the lawless 
portion seem to think that it isno longer necessary to 
observe any rules or regulations, but imagine that they 
can do as they please. Large fires are raging in several 
places in the Park, and have got quite beyond human 
control. ; 


AN UNUSUAL NUMBER OF GUNNING ACCIDENTS are re- 
ported from different parts of thecountry. Almost every 
one of these calamities is due to absolute carelessness. 
When will gunners learn the peril of carrying guns with. 
muzzles aimed full at their own bodies? 


THE SPORTSMAN’S PARADISE, where game is thick as 
hops—A few miles further on, 


a 


122 ! i. FOREST AND STREAM. [Smbr, 9, 1886, 


Che Sportsman Courist. 


HUNTING IN THE HIMALAYAS. 
Lights and Shades of an Indian Forester’s Life. 
Vill. 


AMP LOWER GURHWAL, Sewaliks, East India.— 
The chief turned up a fortnight ago, and, to use a 
native expression, ‘‘shed the light of his countenance” on 
my camp for the space of ten days, during which period 
we took grave counsel together on many things, started 
the fierce tiger in his reedy lair and slew the mighty boar 
upon the open plain, all of which doings you will find re- 
corded in these chronicles. 
A few days previous to his arrival, I heard that the 
lains below the forest had been fired; and the wind 
eing favorable, I got Charley to clear and burn up all 
the refuse about the mouths of the fire lines he is clear- 
ing, and then fired the Ramgunga terraces. It was too 
early in the season for a perfectly clean sweep, but it is a 
most important measure in fire conservancy for the for- 
ests to burn the outside grass, while that in the treeshade 
and the forest floor generally is still too green and damp 
for ignition. This done, the danger from fire is restricted 
to fires generated within the forest, and this being di- 
vided into blocks by cleared fire lines, there is every pros- 

ect of confining a fire to the block in which it occurs. 

esides this, a systematic firimg of the open glades 
restricts the game cover to manageable limits, and not 
only facilitates the driying it out from the heavy green 
clumps, but gives a chance for a shot when it is out, We 
forest men do not generally touch on this matter in 
official correspondence, but between my chief and me 
there is a great deal of private correspondence on forest 
matters, and G. (the chief) had expressed a hope that the 
firing would be done against his arrival. 

I went two days’ march to the eastern boundary of my 
division to meet him, getting some very good practice 
with my shotgun among black partridge, peafowl and 
jungle cocks (bantams) by the way, and bowled over a 
four-horned antelope, the first I had ever seen. G. got 
into camp almost as soon as I, a big pair of horns pro- 
truding over the elephant’s haunches, showing that he 
too had lingered by the way. It was a cheetul or spotted 
deer, which, together with some birds, he had bagged en 
route. We were soon at breakfast, G.’s man subscribing 
a ham, some paté de fois gras and other ‘‘Europe” dainties; 
but my fellow’s hunter's round of spiced beef, anda cold 
game pie with birds set in the jelly from a haunch of 
venison, commanded a fair share of attention, and washed 
down with G.’s claret disposed us to be communicative, 
as soon as the business in hand should leave us at leisure 
for any more connected conversation than appreciative 
remarks on the viands between mouthfuls. Life has its 
lofty aims, and sooner or later the world regenerators may 
teap thereward of their labors, but the hunter who pro- 
vides himself with a good cook, and comes home to a 
midday breakfast after six hours in the hunting field, ex- 
periences a measure of reward which marks him. out as 
one endowed with the lofty capacity of adapting his 
means to his ends, 

Charley’s adventure* was the first discussed, and G, 
was pretty strong in his condemnation of Ram Buksh’s 
cowardice, but G. was himself incapable of physical fear, 
and entertained the most supreme contempt for any man 
capable of showing the white feather. The man-eater 
next came on the tapis, and G. was unable to divest him- 
self of the idea, that the tiger I had bagged was the one 
the Ghoorkas professed to have hit—in fact the man-eater. 
He argued that as the head of the last victim had not 
been eaten, the hair from his previous victims may have 
passed through, but I rested on the extreme slowness of 
the digestive process in tigers, and expressed my convic- 
tion that the man-eater was still at large, and probably 
suffering only from a flesh wound. 

Later in the day a discussion arose as to whether we 
should march through the forest or take the plains. Now 
that the grass was burnt, all but the green clumps in damp 
hollows, there was much ‘more chance of a tiger below 
the road, but the fact that the man-eater had never been 
heard of below the road determined us to take the forest. 
G. had two elephants with him, and the three would be 
ample to beat up any of the small nullahs in the forests. 
We were away soon after daylight and struck in about 
four miles from.the road, going up the creek from the 
forester’s hut, and beating all the grass clumps en route. 
We put out several hog deer and birds, but decided not 
to fire at anything but cats as long as we were where there 
was any chance of finding one. After striking west into 
the forest we kept the elephants about 100yds. apart, G. 
and Lon either flank, the baggage elephant in the middle. 
We had gone about three miles, when I saw a panther 

lide away from the center elephant and head in G.’s 

irection. I gaye a whistle and G, was instantly on the 
alert, riflein hand. Diverging to my right to get ashare 
in the fun if possible, I got sight of a narrow grass glade 
ahead and saw G. stop his elephant and stand prepared 
to shoot. I reached the edge of the glade before 
he fired, and at about fifty yards from him, 
and stood on the gui vive for him to spring the game. 
_ The sharp crack of a rifle rang out. IT saw the panther 
wheel round, and the next moment he was on the ele- 

hant’s head. My elephant was in motion immediately, 

ut the motions of G.’s elephant were still more lively. 
Turning sharp round, he charged at a big tree that stood 
near him, and literally flattened the panther’s hindquar- 
ters against it. The beast howled and relaxed his hold, 
and the elephant, drawing back, let him fall, only to une 
on his knees on him, and crush the last breath out wit 
his ponderous weight. G, had dropped his rifle, and was 
holding on to the howdah like grim death with | both 
hands, the howdah swaying from side to side, like a 
small boat in a storm. He had barely escaped being 
thrown out headforemost when the elephant dropped on 
his knees. As to dying, the panther declined to die, 
although the elephant had one knee on his shoulder and 
the other on his ribs, and flattened him. He still spat and 
erowled, but in a minnte or two the mahout. persuaded 
the elephant that it was all over, and got him to rise, 
when CG. took his rifle and finished the brute, which was 
laden on the baggage elephant. , : 

Some two miles further on we came to a little. rise and 
baw a gerao stag standing on the crest, something short 
of a hundred yards, G. motioned for me to fire, which 


#See FOREST AND STREAM, Oct. 15, 1885. 


We found the frightened bamboo cutters in the road; 
but_encouraged by our presence they accompanied us 
back, pointed out the place of seizure and returned io 
their work, while we distributed cartridges to our native 
allies, They soon picked up the trail; blood was seen 
rarely and at long intervals, the men followed the 
trail slowly but unhesitatingly, not a word was spoken; 
sometimes the trail was invisible for a short distance, 
when one would recognize signs a few yards ahead, and 

ointing it’out to the other, the trail was taken up again. 

Ve had gone about a mile and a half through a lightly 
timbered forest with heavy clumps of bamboo, when one 
of the natives dropped on one knee and advanced his gun 
ready for action. Pressing up we saw a man’s foot just 
visible, the body being concealed by a clump of bamboos 
ten or twelye feet through. Leaving me and one native 
to watch the spot, G. crept back noiselessly to command. 
the other side; but all was still, and touching the native 
on his knees before me, | beckoned him to back and edge 
sidewards so as to command a better view. A small clump 
of bamboo facilitated our object, and crawling round this, 
the native first and then I, commanded a full view of the 
body. The tiger was gone. Making signs to G. we re- 
jomed and took a hasty look atthe body, of which one 
thigh bone had been picked clean; and after a circuit of 
fifty yards, during which we passed two on each side of 
every bamboo clump, we concluded that our friend had . 
probably gone to sleep or to drink; so while G. and I kept 
watch, the other two cut bamboos, and in a quarter of an 
hour two muchans were built in adjoining trees and we 
were in our perches. There we sat from 2 o’clock in the 
afternoon until the next dawn noiseless and watchful, but 
the tiger never appeared. He had seen or heard us com- 
ing and stolen away. As regards my own sensations, I 
was stiff, sore and hungry, and sadly in want of asmoke, 
and was not sorry when we once more sighted our tents 
on the Ramgunga. SHIKAREE, 

[TO BE CONTINUED, | 


SAM LOVEL’S CAMPS.—V. 


ie and Antoine were to embark in the log canoe, 

while Pelatiah, still mistrusting the treacherous deep, 
was to hunt along shore following the directions of the 
experienced Canadian. But first he pulled off his trous- 
ers and socks, which he wrung out and hung by the fire. 
Considering the chances of another bath he debated a lit- 
tle whether he would not better go forth bare-legged, but 
at last concluded for the sake of seemliness and conveni- 
ence to put on a pair of trousers that he hauled out of the 
depths of the carpet-bag, 

The sun shone with almost summer-like fervor on the 
flat, wooded shore and clear, still shallows, where every 
sodden leaf and weed and sunken stick upon the bottom 
was revealed. The first ia were sunning themselves 
on the fringe of floating and stranded last year’s rushes 
that bordered the water, and on every side their crack- 
ling pur arose, as continuous, if notas loud, as the throng- 
ing blackbirds’ incessant clamor, a medley of sweet and 
harsh notes, like the gurgle of brooks and the slow drip 
of water into echoing pools, with the grating and clatter 
and sharp click of pebbles tossed upon rocks, As Pela- 
tiah slowly walked along the shore, at almost every step 
a frog startled him, scurrying over the weeds with spas- 
modic leaps and splashing into the water. Then a shadow 
flitted before him, and looking up, he saw a great hawk 
wheeling in a wide circle overhead, his wings golden 
brown with the sunlight shining through them. 

“A hen hawk ’s better ‘n nothin’ to show,” he said, cock- 
ing his gun, and taking a slow upright aim. He was 
standing almost in the water with his back toward it, and 
the hawk’s course tending behind him, he was leanin 
backward to the utmost of his balance when he fired, an 
the recoil of the gun set him down with a sudden splash that 
awed all the neighboring frogsintosilence. After scramb- 
ling to his feet he cast a quick glance about him while the 
returning pellets of shot were yet raining down, to see if 
any one had witnessed his mishap, then one in search of 
the hawk, The bird was still circling undisturbed in a 
great upward spiral, and becoming a fleck of brown against 
the blue. ‘Wet agin! an’ not so much as a bow-fin to 
show for ‘t! I might ha’ knowed better *n to shoot. I 
couldn’t hit a tew storey haouse a flyin’, But I kep’ my 

dry, ‘n’ who cares? That ‘ere hen hawk don’t, sar- 
tin.” So embracing the nearest tree, he emptied the water 
out of his boots, then reloaded his gun and went forward. 
The wetting of his nether parts being now accomplished 
and not to be dreaded, he was no longer ‘‘cat-footed” but 
waded slowly and cautiously to every likely looking 
place, resembling, as he craned his long neck and scanned 
the water near him, some enormous heron seeking his 
prey. Aslight commotion of the surface attracted his 
attention, and warily approaching the spot, he saw the 
back fin and tail of some large fish gently moving. 
“Bow-fin or no bow-fin, I'll try ye,” he whispered 
to himself, and remembering Antoine’s last injunc- 
tion to shoot at a fish ‘‘way under where he was,” 
he blazed away. Before the boil of the water had sub- 
sided he saw the white bellies of two motionless fish shin- 
ing out of the bubbles and disturbed sediment, and 
splashing to them he plunged his arm in to the elbow and 
seized the largest, and tucking it under his left arm, 
grabbed the other. Just then he saw another that had 
heen stunned by his shot, feebly writhing its fins and 
evidently gathering wits and strength for a speedy de- 
parture. How to secure it with one fish in his right 
hand, his gun in his left and another fish hugged under 
that arm was a question that he speedily solved by seiz- 
ing his right-hand fish by the tail with his teeth. But 
the free fish, the largest of the three, had now recovered, 
and as he reached for it, slipped through his fingers, and 
with a great surge Cog ice a leaving only its slime in 
his grasp. After one longing regretful look, he waded 
ashore with his prizes, and depositing them at a safe dis- 
tance from the water, sat down upon a log and gloated 
over them, stretching them to their fullest length, ar- 
ranging their fins, then turning them over, then “‘hefting” 
them separately and together. They were of about dlbs. 
weight each, and most undeniably pickerel, the fish of all 
that the mountaineer prizes most, in spite of his intimate 
acquaintance with the clean, gamy, beautiful and tooth- 
some trout of his native streams and ponds, His admir- 
ation of this shark of the lowland fresh waters has spoiled 
the trout fishing in many a mountain lakelet, where the 
survival, not of the fittest, but of the biggest, the hun- 
griest and most fecund has been proved by the introduc- 
tion of this alien. x 
Tn possession of the largest pickerel he had ever seen, 


d 


I did, and the same instant he charged down on us, fall- 
ing as he reached G.’s elephant. It required the united 
strength of the whole party to load him, and this accom- 
plished we pushed on, crossing and beating up several 
nullahs with good cover, in one of which G. shot an old 
boar, which we left lying. Had we been close to a per- 
manent camp I should have remonstrated, especially as 
we had a couple of Hindoo mountaineers with us to help 
load him, but the Mahomedans affect to despise pork eat- 
ers, and to think highly of a Sahib who keeps himself 
clean from the contamination: of course it would not 
have been right to load him on the same elephant with 
the gerao, as this would have prevented the mahouts 
from eating the latter, so | passed on without comment, 
although I know nothing more appetizing for breakfast 
than a well cured and smoked wild boar ham. 

Getting near camp we put up quite alot of peafowl, of 
which G. bagged three and Itwo. I shot a jungle cock, 
and we had quite a show of game. The gerao’s flesh is a 
rather coarse venison, inferior to hog deer or spotted deer, 
but the round makes a very fair hunter’s round, and my 
khansaman reserved one, boilmg down the rest of the 
lee for jelly; the camp followers shared the balance. 

The second day G. determined to take the lower route, 
as he knew of several likely spots for tiger, and argued 
that although the man-eater always killed above the road 
he might, nevertheless, go below for quiet between meals. 
We had gone about seven miles, beating up a great many 
likely spots when, approaching a large patch of perhaps 
twenty acres of high grass, a tiger walked out and sur- 
veyed us leisurely, He was about eighty yards off, and 
seeing G. stop and raise his rifle, I followed suit. We 
fired together and the tiger bounded into the cover some- 
what more hurriedly than he came out, We hastened to 
the spot at which he had stood when we fired and saw no 
blood, but on coming tothe cover we saw a good smear, 
and pushed in. Closing up the elephants to about ten 
yards apart, we beat up and down for an hour without 
springing our game, and then skirting the far side of it 
got on the blood trail again leading to another patch of 
grass about half a mile off. Reaching this we put in the 
elephants, and after a while I got a glimpse of the tiger’s 
face on my left—just an instant’s glimpse in passing, 
Whispering the mahout we backed the elephants a couple 
of yards, but the face was gone; so signaling G, to wheel 
round, I kept my stand until we got into line again, when 
we beat outward; but the tiger escaped us, and with a 
few words of explanation we formed line again. 

This time we headed straight for Mr. Stripes, and heard 
him rush, but he declined to break on either side, and we 
pushed on to the end, about two hundred yards off. We 
saw nothing of him and concluded that he must have got 
round us. G, brought his elephant up to me to consult, 
and as we stood there my mahout looked up and pointed 
at the short grass; there was blood. There was a broad, 
open plain before us, black from the recent fire, but at 
15yds. from where we stood was a small grass plot—per- 
haps 15 by 20ft.—-the grass not more than 4ft. high. 
Advancing on this the tiger broke cover with a growl, and 
dashed away toward the first cover. G. andI gotina 
shot each, and as the beast sped away we gave him our 
second barrels, but he held on his course and we followed, 
tracking the blood all the*way to the first cover. Judging 
from the blood lost he was evidently hard hit. Reaching 
the cover it was impossible to track the blood any further, 
so we pushed in and beat ahout blindly for another hour, 
going through and through it, but without result. At 
length G. suggested that one should skirt the off side and 
examine it for blood, while the other kept watch on the 
near side. This was done, and there being no trace, we 
determined to go down to the south end and fire the grass, 
one keeping guard on either side, 

We marched down in line through the grass, still on 
the lookout, rifle in hand, when the baggage elephant 
gave a start, and backed round, There was no motion in 
the grass, anb G. and I converged on the spot, where I 
might have seen nothing had not the elephant opens out 
the grass with his trunk, and displayed the foe lying 
dead. Congratulating ourselves on not having fired the 
grass and spoiled the skin, we got the tiger on the pack 
elephant and commenced to investigate the holes in his’ 
skin; the important part was the right side which he had 
presented to our first fulisade, for if only one ball had 
hit, the ownership of the skin would have been decided 
at once, but both balls had gone home, G.’s express 
bullet high up the shoulder, and my No. 10 spherical 
behind the ribs, Neither of these could have been given 
later, for when the beast broke from the small patch, his 
quarters and left side were toward us. The ownership 
of the skin was consequently a draw, to be settled at 
parting. Three of the other shots had told, and on care- 
ful analysis it was found that when we put him up the 
second time my shot had entered the saddle and proved 
the death wound, and G.’s cut through the base of the 
ear, my second barrel was a miss and G.’s ‘opened a great 
gash in the quarters. 

We now determined to make straight for camp; we 
were at least three miles from Ramgunga, and another 
eight miles, thence to Boksar to which we had sent on 
our camels, and moving off ata brisk pace reached the 
river at about 11 o’clock, We staid about ten minutes 
talking to the forester, and then turned up stream, and 
had got about a mile on our way when the forester came 
dashing after us on his pony with the startling intelli- 
gence that the man-eater had bagged aman not two hours 
ago about five miles back and two miles in from the road. 
We looked at each other. Had we come through the for- 
est above the road we should probably have been at or 
near the spot at the moment. And now what was to be 
done. It was not, as G. said, a question whether we 
should go after the tiger; that was settled, but what ar- 
rangements should be made. The first step was to recall 
the camels and pitch the camp at the station we had just 
left. Arrived there we sent the baggage elephant to fetch 
fodder for the others, and giving ours each a feed of raw 
sugar, and taking a supply for later in the day, we next 
thought of ourselves. It was hard to say when we would 
next sit down to a square meal, but plenty of unleavened 
cakes of coarse meal were forthcoming on demand, and of 
these we took one each; we took a tomahawk along too, 
in case we might decide on sitting up at night. Both G. 
and I had a good tracker with us, both men who might be 
relied on to behave pluckily in danger, and on their ex- 
pressing their readiness to go with us on foot, we deter- 
mined to leave the elephants at the scene of the raid,while 
we followed the trail, the mahouts being ordered to come 
up if they heard shooting. 


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numbered acres of water and marsh and woods? 


Supt. 9, 1886.] 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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and that of his own taking, Pelatiah had never felt more 
completely happy. If the day had been cold, the glow of 
ride and happiness would have kept the wet clothes 
om chilling him; in the genial sunshine of this most per- 
fect of early spring days, he scarcely felt that his boots 
were full of waiter, that he was soaked and sodden to the 
waist. He heard, but only noticed as a’ pleasant accom- 
paniment to hisimward song of thanksgiving, the frequent 
roll of the partridges’ mufiied drums far and near in the 
woods; hardly wondered what unseasonable game Drive 
had afoot where he was making the woods resound with 
lazy echoes of his sonorous voice. Guns were booming 
all along the shores—the thin report of rifles spitting out 
their light charges, the bellow of muskets belching out 
their four fingers of powder, tow wads and ‘‘double B's,” 
and giving one’s shoulder a sympathetic twinge as he 
thought how the shooter’s must be aching—all proclaimed 
that it wasa sad day for the pickerel that had come on to 
Little Otter’s marshes to spawn. Probably not one man 


' of the fifty who were hunting them there had a thought 


of what the fish were there for, or would have cared if 
he had. There were too many pickerel, and always would 
be. There could be no exhaustion of the supply of them 
nor of any other fish. Any proposition to protect fish 
and game of any kind, to prescribe any method of taking, 
to limit the season of killmg, would have been thought an 
attempt to introduce hated Old World laws and customs. 
Hunting and fishing were the privileges of every free- 
born American; to use or abuse whenever, wherever and 
however he was disposed. And he could not live long 
enough to see the end of it, for why should there not 
always be fish and game as innumerable in all aa He 

as 
why not? 

A nearer shot, that seemed the familiar voice of the 
‘Ore Bed,” caused Pelatiah to peer among the tree trunks 
in its direction, and he saw the log canoe not far away 
and one of its crew taking something from the water with 
a sheen of scales and drip of sparkling drops. At first he 
had a mind to hail them, learn their luck and proclaim 
his, but on second thought he felt that there would be 
more glory in surprising them on their return to camp 
with the actual, unimpeachable proof of his success. So 


after watching them out of sight, he cut the brightest’ 


blood-red ozier twig he could find and strung his fish 
upon it, though with the feeling that a silver cord would 
more befit their worth and beauty. Then he reloaded his 
gun with a most generous charge in consideration of its 


- recent good service, and went on in search of new con- 


quests, his boots chuckling at every step in their lining of 
water, as if they, too, were rejoicing in his triumph. He 
soon saw where a fish was ‘‘playine” at some little dis- 
tance from the shore, and working carefully toward it 
under cover of an insular stump, he gained that coigne of 
vantage and stood with unstable footing on its roots when 
he saw the fish within short range and fired at it. The 
recoil of the heavy charge pushed him a step backward, 
his foot caughtin a root, and over he toppled at full length 
with a gasping grunt and a splash that drove an upward 
shower of water drops into the lower branches of the 
trees. He hardly waited to regain his feet before he 


‘scrambled tothe place where he had last seen the fish. 


And there it was, motionless, belly up and bigger than 
those he had on his string! He thought as he slipped the 
osier through the gills and viciously toothed great jaws 


that he had suffered none too much for such a reward,. 


that he would rather have been put to soak in the Slang 
for an hour than to have lost it. When he became fully 
ots with the sense of his exploit, he could not with- 

old a triumphant yell, so discordant and so unlike any 
voice that some of the distant shooters had ever heard 
that a report soon after became current of ‘‘a painter a- 
hengin’ raound in the Slang woods.” 

His gun was wet now and he had only wet tow to swab 
it with, and though the powder was dry in his horn, the 
little paper box of caps with a lot of foreign lingo printed 
on the green cover around the prominent letters “‘G, D.” 
(which some took to be abbreviated profanity), was satu- 
rated almost to pulpiness. But he must try once more, 
and so he wrung out a handful of tow and swabbed the 
gun from complete wetness to moderate dampness, 
poured in a handful of powder and rammed down upon it 
a wad that needed no chewing to moisten it, emptied in 
his last charge of shot, wadded that, and placed a forlorn 
hope of a cap that he had blown the water out of on the 
nipple, in which not a grain of powder showed. ‘Nothin’ 
like tryin’,” Pelatiah said hopefully, and, mooring his fish 
in a safe puddle, he went to where a great mossy log 
reached far out into inviting waters. He worked his way 
with careful steps along it, crouching under overhanging 
branches that he steadied himself by, and looking sharply 
on either side, A basking turtle slipped off the outer end, 
and the splash of his sudden immersion startled a fish, 
that came with a great arrowy wake a little out from and 
parallel with the log. Watching the point of it, Pelatiah 
saw in the amber shallows the great savage head and long 
blotched sides of one of the monster pickerel of the 
marshes, slowing up just against him. His heart almost 
stood still as he put his gun to his yet aching shoulder, 
Whispering to it inwardly, ‘‘You won't sarve me sech a 
dummed caper.agin,” he leaned far forward to counter- 
balance the expected recoil and pulled the trigger with 
mene and main. The striker fell on the wet cap with a 
dull, flat click, and too late aware of a misfire to recover 
his balance, he went sprawling into the water, the gun 
slamting breech up with the muzzle stuck a foot deep in 
the soft bottom, The frightened fish made almost as great 
a commotion in getting out of the dangerous precinct, at 
the first dash nearly stranding itself on the weedy slope of 
the shore, then struggling well afloat again, making a 
wild dash through a tangle of bushes that made their tops 
shiver along his course, then surging into the open 
water and departing with a wake like a boat’s. Pelatiah 
got upon his feet, and, pulling his gun out of the mud, 
waded ashore, ‘The’’s one goldarned comfort ‘baout it,” 
he said aloud, as he turned and sadly surveyed the yet 
troubled waters, ‘‘the’ wa’n’t nobuddy seen me a-kerwol- 
lopin’ in there like a dum fool, ‘n’ I don’t care!” 

“Waal,” said a nasal voice not three rods away, “that 
*ere was a consid’able of a splotteration-ah!” There was a 
kind of grunt at the end of the speaker’s sentence, as if 
his overcharge of words kicked, 

Turning his astonished and abashed face the young fel- 
low saw a tall raw-boned man regarding him with a grin, 
whether serious or mirthful, it was hard to decide. ‘“That 


- eré was an all-termutable big pick’ril-ah. I wish t’ land o° 


massy I'd ha’ got here fust-ah! I'd ha’ got him, an’ 


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| you'd ha’ lost him-ah! 


But that’s allus my plegsy 
dummed lick—somebody er nother a-gittin’ in “head on 
me an’ a-takin’ the bread right outen my mouth-ah!” 

“Kinder seems ’s ough we’d both on us lost him,” Pela- 
tiah said, picking up his string of fish and making ready 
to depart. The late comer strode to him and snatching 
the string from his hand and holding it close to his nose 
slowly turned the fish one way and another, as he critic- 
ally examined them. 

“Honh! waal,”* with a half contemptuous snort,‘‘you've 
had sorter half way decent luck-ah. Them’s middlin’ 
decent sized fish-ah—wuth carr’in’ hum ’f you ha’nt had. 
no fish t’ eat this -year-ah.” Pelatiah was beginning to 
hate him. ‘‘But-ah,” returning the fish to the owner as 
if they were worth no further notice, ‘“‘you’ve got a’ orfle 
sozzlin’ to pay for what you got an’ ha’n’t got-ah, an’ 
you'd orter go right straight hum an’ git some dry close 
on ‘f you’ve got any-ah. It isdriffle onhealthy a-gittin 
wet so wi’ you’re close on-ah, Like’s not you'll have the 
rheumatiz—er chills—mebby it'll set ye inter fev’n’aag’; 
shouldn't wonder a mite-ah. Naow, take it in summer, 
‘n’ I luffter onstrip an’ go in under the dam *t the Holler 
an’ shaower off ‘n’ then take a head dive int’ the pawnd- 
ah, ‘n’ turn the cire’lation o’ the blood tother way-ah—it 
makes a feller feel so neat-ah! But this traipsin’ raound 
in your wet close is tur’ble bad. I wouldn’t git wet ’s you 
be for four dollars ’n’ seventy-five cents-ah! Where *baouts 
du ye live when you're t? hum, anyway?” 

“Up to Danvis,” Pelatiah answered. 

“Ta Dan-vis!” the man exclaimed, ‘‘you don’t say so? 
It’s as much as twenty mild off-ah! Waal, ‘f you’ve got 
to go clearn away there ‘ith yer wet close on, you'll 
hafter hoof it tarnal smart t’ git hum ‘fore you're  sick- 
ah ’n’ ye can’t lug them fish ‘n’ yer gun. You'll wanter 
keep yer gun, I spose, though ’t ‘aint much to look at, but 
Pll take yer fish ‘f you don’t wanter heave “em away-ah!” 

Pelatiah would as cheerfully have given him his heart as 
those precious fish. ‘Bleeged tu ye; they’re little bits o’ 
fellers, ‘n I guess I e’n kerry ‘em,’ he said rather sarcast- 
ically, declining the generous offer, ‘“‘fur’s I’m goin’, I 
got some folks a campin’ up yonder,” nodding in the 
direction of the ‘‘pallis.” 

*Q-ah!” with a tone of disappointment. ‘‘Waal, you 
*d better go an’ dry off ’s soon’s yecan-ah. Ididn’tcome 
a huntin’,” glancing at the ancient musket he held in his 
hand, “I come a lookin’ arter some rhuts *t I want-ah. 
My womern she’s a fee-male doctor, messmericle. My 
brother, Job, Junyer, he gives her the in-flew-ence ’n’ puts 
her to sleep-ah. ’N’ then she can look right inter yer in- 
sides an’ read ‘em just like a book-ah. Terms, half a 
dollar for examernation-ah, one dollar for proscription-ah, 
cash on delivery-ah. Sleepin’ Sairy, probably you ‘ve 
hearn tell on her-ah.” 

Pelatiah was obliged to confess that he had never heard 
of this supernaturally gifted woman, and turning away 
went toward campas his new acquaintance muttered 
something about ‘“‘onenlighted critters.” Casting a look 
behind, he saw him walking carefully out along a log, 
with his gun at a ready, and wondered what kind of roots 
he could be in search of. Pelatiah’s heart was not entirely 
regenerate, and perhaps just then nothing would have 
gladdened it more than to have seen the disparager of his 
luck make a “splotteration” such as he had suffered. 

Arrived at camp he madea complete change of raiment, 
and was toasting himself in great contentment by the re- 
plenished fire when late in the afternoon his companions 
returned. He had thought of dressing his fish, but it 
seemed too bad to take even a scale from them before his 
friends had seen them in their entireness. How he wished 
that he might display them on the store steps at Danyis 
and tell the story of their capture, with judicious omis- 
sions, to the admiring audience of evening loungers. His 
pride was somewhat brought down when he saw the dozen 
or more big fellows that Sam and Antoine tossed out of 
the canoe, but still he felt that he had done well, for a 
boy, and his friends gave him generous praise. 

Antoine dragged a slab to the water’s edge, and seating 
himself a-straddle of it, slapped a large fish upon it in 
front of himself, which he forthwith set about cleaning, 
while Sam and Pelatiah squatted close by and watched 
the process. ‘‘You wan’ scratch it, scratch it, dem peek- 
rils great many,” he instructed them out of the shower of 
scales he set flying, ‘‘Den w’en you'll pull off all hees 
shell off of it, you wan’ wash heem plenty—wash an’ 
scratch—so!” and he doused the scaled fish in the water, 
scraping it with his knife and washing it, over and over 
again, till the skin was quite white and free from a sus- 
picion of slime. ‘Somebody he ant’ more as half scratch 
off peekril clean *nough, den he cook it, an’ he ant tas’ 
good of it, den he'll said, ‘daam dat peekrils! he don’t 
fit for be decent!’ Bah gosh! Ah show you, me!” Then 
he split the fish down the back, cut off the head, took out 
what he called the “inroads,” washed it again, and cut it 
into convenient pieces for the frying pan. When he had 
tried the fat out of a couple of slices of salt pork and set 
the fish to hissing in the pan with the bubbling accom- 
paniment of the potatato kettle, an odor so savory per- 
vaded the atmosphere of the camp that it made the 
mouths of the hungry men water, and the minutes of 
waiting for supper seem like slow hours of starvation. 
The fragrance of it was wafted to the nostrils of a wood 
chopper half a mile away, and so aroused the sacred rage 
of hunger within him, that he was forced to shoulder his 
axe and go home. to an early supper. 

Antoine set the potato kettle on the board and lifting 
the frying pan from the coals with his hat for a holder, 
placed it beside it and announced supper. ‘“‘Goo’bye, 
M’sieu Cochon; goo’bye, M’sieu Mash Rabbit; how you 
was pooty well, M’sieu Peekril? A’ll very glad for see 
you to-day, seh! Hoorah boys!” The bag of dry bread 
was brought out, and then the three fell to workin a 
silence that was broken only by grunts and sighs of sat- 
isfaction, the sputtering out of fish bones and the clatter 
of the few implements of onslaught. At the end of it 
Antoine said, as he prepared a charge for his pipe: “Wal 
seh, boy, *f Ah always feel jis’ Ah was naow, Ah ant 
never heat no more! He ant cos’ much for mah boards 
den, don’t it Sam?” 

“T expeck,” Sam answered, searching for a grass stalk 
to clear his pipestem, ‘“at it’s some wi’ you as’t was wi’ 
Brother Foot to the prayer meetin’, ‘Brethren and sisters,’ 
says he, ‘as I feel naow, I wouldn’t take the hull world 
for the feelin’s ’at I feel! But, brethren and sisters, T 
don’t: allers feel jes’ ’s I feel naow!’” 

The sky had become overcast with curdly clouds except 
a strip along the horizon, which at sunset was 4 broad 
belt of orange-red fire glowing between the dark gray 


clouds, and the blue-black bastions of the Adirondacks 
and the frayed fringe of somber woods; and nearer than 
the shadows of these, the brimming expanse of unrufiled 
water glowed with the same intense color. When the 
trappers crept into their nest, the night was dark and 
starless; a chill breath of northerly air was sighing in the 
hemlocks, and the great owls were hooting a dolorous 
warning of coming storm, Listening to them, Sami re- 
marked as he made his final yawn under the blankets, 
“Not much fun nor profit for us fellers to-morrer, so the 
aowls sez,” 


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THE BIRDS OF MICHIGAN. 
BY DR. MORRIS GIBBS, 


62. Geothlypis philadelphia (Wils,) Baird—Mourning 
warbler. 

A bird of peculiar distribution. In.certain sections very 
abundant, while in many quarters it is never seen. Not 
the least singular are its lines or track in migration dur- 
ing which is very rarely observed south of 48°, while it is 
exceedingly abundant in many quarters less than ten 
miles north of that degree, and in many counties it is one 
of the most common species of the family. 

Tt is a species which follows,in the wake of civilization 
I think, as it evidently prefers the edges of clearings and 
evergreen tracts where once stood heavy forests. Sager, 
in 1839, did not embrace it in his list. Neither did Dr. 
Miles, 1860, or even Hughes in his list about 1870, Boies, 
1875, “Birds of Southern Michigean,” mentions if as tran- 
sient. Covert, 1878, “Birds of Lower Peninsula,” says, 
“Very scarce, two males taken.” Dr. Atkins did not 
secure one until 1881, Ingham county, 

I first met wath it in Ottawa county in 1878, when 
three specimens were secured. The following year 
three of us shot over thirty specimens, all but four being 
males. We saw many others, but learned but little of 
their habits and did not find a nest although we searched 
diligently and were onthe grounds at the proper season. 
The birds are very shy at all times and to secure a series 
of skins requires great patience. One might accidentally 
find a bird within easy range, but the chance would be 
unusual, and the most careful sneaking or perfect quiet, 
waiting till the birds reappear from the bush will succeed. 
The females are especially shy, and I do not think that I 
have ever seen more than four or five. The males from 
their habit of perching on limbs, nearly always of dead trees 
and bushes, are most noticeable and are attractive from 
the song by which I have generally been guided to them. 
In Montcalm county, 1880, I found them very abundant, 
and during my sojourn of four years in that new, partially 
cleared section, became quite well acquainted with the 
musical birds. I think it safe to say that with the excep- 
tion of the prairie warbler, and perhaps without any 
exception, the mourning is the most abundant specie of 
the family in Montcalm county, 

Thave said that I thought this species influenced by 
civilization, and by it [ meant, in this instance, that the 
birds followed in the walke of the forest destroyers. Par- 
ticularly are the birds abundant along the edges of clear- 
ings where pine trees have stood. The pineries, as is well 
known. are nearly, if not all, north of 43° north latitude 
in this State, and very few, if any, birds summer south of 
thisdegree, No authenticated record of capture except dur- 
ing migration has reached me south of this parallel. How- 
ever, to the north, where the forests are less disturbed, 
the mourning warbler is not found, or at least they are so 
scarce that they are not seen. Mr. Chapin does not em- 
brace it In his manuscript list to me of the birds of 
Emmett, Antrim and Charlevoix counties. Neither ig it 
recorded by Kneeland in his list of the birds of Keweenaw 
Point, 1857. I think it will eventually prove abundant in 
all of those northern counties as soon as the intermediate 
portions of the State are partially cleared so that the 
birds shall find their way over favorable territory and 
extend their range. On June 25, 1882, I found the birds 
quite plentiful at Cadillac, 44° 20' north latitude and 85° 
30’ west longitude, although I feel satisfied’ that fifteen 
years ago not one bird could have been secured there, 
when the forest of pine was unbroken. 

The mourning warbler is a late arrival, usually, and 
although he may appear somewhat earlier in the extreme 
southern parts of the State, he is so rarely seen during: 
migration that we get but few dates from such obserya- 
tions. Trombley, of Monroe county, the extreme south- 
east county of the State, has only recorded three speci- 
mens, which were observed in early May. My earliest 
recorded arrivalis May 11, which occurred in 1882—an 
early season. This was in Montcalm county, and the 
same year Mr. Syke secured a fine male on the 21st of the 
month, which is the only instance of its capture in Kala- 
mazoo county, lt appears singular that his specimen was 
shot over eighty miles south of the first arrival in my 
locality, but not till ten days later. In 1888 the birds did ~ 
not arrive until May 20, although I kept a careful watch 
for them. May 13 and 14 are other careful records of 
arrival north of 48° north latitude, ; 

The mourning warbler evidently comes with full forces 
in its spring visits, and although occasionally a single 
bird is heard a few days in advance of the bulk of the 
migrants, usually a greati many are heard the first day or 
so of their appearance. Never having observed the 
species south of its nesting haunts and during migration, 
I can not say that the birds do hot appear silent at first. 
It may be that they remain a week with us before open- 
ing song, But as all the information one can get is taken 
while listening to the song, ij is impossible to say. At 
all other times they remain concealed, and are only known 
by their notes. The song is not dissimilar to that of the 
gutteral notes of some of the house wrens’ muttering. 
There aze also a few of the chirps and scoldings similar 
to the Maryland yellow-throat. Thesong may be described 
by the notes chree-dle-de, chree-dle-de, chree-dle-de, chree- 
dle-dah, or only cluree-dle-de, chree-dle-de, chree-dle-dah. 
The last notes, chvee-dle-da, being much lower than the 
others. The song is very musical, pleasing and sounds 
quite mysterious as it is heard issuing from the brush. Tt 
is quite penetrating, and can be readily heard for a quar- 
ter of a mile on a still morning. ak 

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limb of a tree, rarely a dead log or the roots of an 
overturned tree or even the low dead bushes. Sometimes 
the birds sing while clinging to the dead bark of a dead 
pine in a manner similar to that of the prairie warbler. 
From these situations it drops to a place of concealment 
on the slightest sign of alarm, where it remains concealed, 
or, if the underbrush is thick it can be heard again 
several rods away singing in mockery. It is a very sus- 
picious, timid bird, and I do not know of any other species 
unless it be the winter wren which will cause one the 
trouble that this one will. The birds often perch all of 
D0ft. from the ground where they can be plainly seen and 
heard, a peculiarity which is not shared by the yellow- 
throat excepting in rare instances, when that handsome 
fellow conceals himself in the thickly foliaged branches 
near woods. In only two instances have I obseryed a 
mourning in live trees. 

The Maryland yellow-throat is nearly always confined 
to moist tracts or in their immediate vicinity, while its 
cousin evidently prefers higher ground. Most of the 
specimens that I have taken were near pines and among 
stumps and bushes, and always, with few exceptions, on 
sandy or clay soil. I have as yet learned nothing of their 
breeding habits, but am positive that they conceal their 
nests among the rubbish of a newly cleared tract and un- 
doubtedly on the ground. 

63. Geothlypis trichas (Linn.) Caban—Maryland yel- 
~ low-throat. ’ 

Arrives from April 20 in early seasons to May 9 in late 
springs. It appears musical on its arrival and is oftener 
heard in the brush the first time than it is seen, its habits 
being retired. After a few days it is less shy, and fre- 
quently perches in open sight while feeding, The yellow- 
throat prefers low ground, covered with rank grass, wil- 
lows and brush, but is oftener observed on higher land in 
thickets of blackberry and raspberry bushes. 

Tt breeds plentifully in bushy tracts, low sections coy- 
ered with rank. grass and on the edges of deep forests 
usually of heavy growth, and sometimes in the depth of 
deep woods. The nests are rarely found, considering the 
abundance of species. The nesting habits are, however, 
so well known that a description is not necessary. The 
nest is usually placed on the ground or near it, but I have 
found it quite four feet from the ground, placed ina 
small bush. 

The birds are found abundant as far north as 44° north 
latitude, but further north become scarce in this State. 
T have no list from the upper peninsula which embrace 
it, but I saw one on Mount St. Marie, 46° 30' north and 
84° 30’ west. At Mackinaw City, 45° 40’ north, I found it 
notrare. In early October the birds moye to the south, 
silently skipping from bush to bush, or sneaking through 
the grass and brush in the manner of the winter wren, 
and are rarely obseryed at that time. 

64. Icteria virens (Linn,) Baird.—Yellow-breasted chat. 

A rare species and only recorded by three observers in 
the State. Jerome Trombley writes me that it first ap- 
peared in Monroe county, the extreme southeast portion 
of Michigan, in the spring of 1875; rather commong In 
1877, secured two sets of eggs, but none seen in 1878. Mr. 
A. H. Boies saw it in 1880, May 21. Later he says: **The 
yellow-breasted chat frequents this locality (Hudson, 
Mich, ), the extreme southern tier of counties of the State.” 
The late Dr. H, A, Atkins, of Ingham county, says: “Quite 
common till Oct. 2, 1876 and not seen since.” 

The nests are not difficult to find, according to Mr. 
Trombley, but to the general collectors of Michigan out- 
side of the gentlemen mentioned, the species is not known, 


BIRD NOTES. 


LEVELAND, O., August 31, Early this morning I 
heard the sharp chink of the bobolink. Looking out 
of the window I saw a flock passing off to the southwest; 
during the day I saw several more flying in the same 
direction, though I was not on the lookout. This is some 
two weeks earlier than their migration last year. I 
noticed it at that time because it is so unusual for this 
bird to migrate by day. We hear from yarious parts of 
the country that the bobolink is becoming quite scarce 
and from some localities where once abundant has now 
entirely disappeared, This seems to be the condition in 
our yicinity where a few years since his jolly jingling 
notes. could be heard.in the spring time over every meadow. 
A traveling huckster here, who deals in poultry, eggs 
and butter, and collects his merchandise from farmers for 
thirty miles around, inquired of me the other day to know 
what had become of all the bobolinks. Says he, ‘‘When I 
commenced driving around the country fifteen years ago 
collecting truck for market, they were in every meadow 
as soon as the timothy was well up. I often used to stop 
my horse to see them dance and sing, they were so 
amusing, but I don’t see any of these to-day, not a one 
this season.” Lile the pigeon and wild turkey, must this 
harmless and most interesting of all our song birds go to? 
What is the market price of ‘reed birds and rice birds” 
dressed for the table? 9:30 P. M.—Just as I was about to 
close this letter we have had three distinct shocks of an 
earthquake—coming apparently from the southeast—so 
distinct as to count between the shocks of about + second 
each. The brick house cracked like the timbers of a ship 
in a slight lurch. It is a most complete specimen of the 
kind we have ever had here.—Dr, HE. STERLING, 


AGAWwaM, Mass., Aug. 30.—I wish to thank you for 
what the AUDUBON SoctHTy has done for the protection of 
the song birds. As there are several large trees near the 
house and directly in the line of their flight I have a good 
opportunity for observation, and I have been much grati- 
fied to note this increase. A pair of meadow larks have 
this summer nested undisturbed near the house and spent 
a part of each morning singing in the trees in the door 
yard, very much to my delectation. They were followed 
by the yellow-hammer, whose note, though not so sweet, 
yet is so free and joyous I always love to hear him, and 
now the trees are visited by everything in turn, from the 
crow to the wren. I think one reason for this is there has 
not been a gun discharged near the house this summer. 
Iam not a member of the AUDUBON Socrery as I cannot 
keep my hands off of old crows. I can forgive the owls 
and bear with the hawks, and thought I could with the 
crow, but I saw him come three times one day after a 
nest of bluebirds that were too far into the hollow of a 
tree for him to reach; since then the lead finds him when- 
ever I can make it. A small flock of wild geese passed 
over here southward, Aug, 3. Is that not early ?—PINE 
TREE. 


on the right. 


LOBSTER’S CLAWS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Which is the lobster’s larger claw, the right one or the 
left? I had seen thousands of lobsters, and could have 
answered that question off-hand, until I happened to 
notice the lobster plate in the United States Fish Com- 
mnission’s book on ‘‘Fishing Industries.” The larger claw 
figured there is on the left. It struck me that it must be 
wrong, for the larger claw of my big 294in. lobster is 
Upon investigation I d that. the crus- 
taceans are ambidextrous. Of a hundred specimens fifty 
may have a larger right claw, and the other fifty a larger 
left claw. And one funny thing about ib is, that the 
oldest lobster dealers here in Boston, men who have han- 
dled their thousands and tens of thousands of the crea- 
tures, had never observed this idiosyneracy. The facts 
may be familiar to some of your readers, but I have 
found no one who had observed them. It occurred to me 
that sex might have something to do with it, but this 
proves not to be the case. H, R. SHATTUCK. 

Boston, Mass, 


THE TouEDO EacLEers.—East Toledo, O., Aug, 29, The 
young American eagle isa great pet. By constant care 
and attention my wife has taught the bird to eat bread 
and milk and potatoes, and nearly everything we have 
on the dining table. The old birds have never been 
known to eat anything but fish and fresh meats. We 
measured the young eagle to-day; it measures from tip 
to tip across the wings 7ft. 5in., being din. more than the 
mother bird. It was four months old on the 26th inst.— 
HENRY HULCE, 


ENGLISH CURLEW IN CoNNECTICUT.—The New Haven, 
Conn., Register, Aug. 27, reported; A very peculiar bird 
for these latitudes was shot by Capt. Ludington, of the 
watch house, on the beach in the harbor yesterday. It 
was a beautiful Enelish curlew, 3ft. in length, 2ft. high 
and having a bill 9in, long. The bottom of its wings was 
fawn colored and its back a mottled gray. 


Camp-Sire Hlickeyings. 


ee ee 
“That reminds me.” 


18%. 
ie 188— I was engaged in clearing off and building a 
house upon a cattle range in northern California. 
The location was in the mountains of a northern county 
ot the State, and my camp was upon a small stream in an 
obscure jungle of undergrowth and forest, Great mountain 
ridges rose on every side and sloped away and upward 
covered with dense thickets and evergreen timber, There 
were deep cations and rocky ravines, and altogether it 
was a wild place indeed, and no one lived within miles of 
it. There were deer, bears, grouse, foxes, rattlesnakes, 
mosquitoes, scorpions and a large and miscellaneous as- 
sortment of other insects and animalcules in the region, 
I employed several men and among them was a burly 
individual with a yery emphatic and conspicuous com- 
plexion whose name was Addison Madison Anderson; 
we only called him Add, however. Add was a good cook 
and a good darky generally, only he was afraid of every- 
thing in the woods, and was so very, very black that he 
was actually startling. He was wont to wonder himself 
at the brilliancy of his own complexion, and often re- 
marked that he was blacker than ‘‘anything he ever see.” 
He slept in a tent until he found a scorpion in his bedding, 
then he fixed up a bunk on some logs and poles, and slept 
there. One evening he found a rattlesnake under the 
logs and he moved back to the tent and quit sleeping, 
But Add was more afraid of bears than anything else, 
and we could hardly convince him that there were none 
in the region. He wanted to believe us but he was 
always investigating from a careful distance all sus- 
picious looking objects about camp. Some time passed, 
however, and he failed to detect a single bear, so he rested 
easier. One day he surprised the camp by announcing 
that he was going hunting, ‘Say, boss,” said he, ‘Use 
ewine over the hill foh some ven’zen. It am pos’ble Pil 
bring ole Uncle Cuffey inter camp, but I’se not buntin’ 
for no b’ar; an’ see heah, boss, ef yo’ see two dark objeks 
cum inter camp a runnin’ doan’ yo’ shoot the fust one case 
it will be this niggah,” And he took a gun and was off. 
He was out perhaps two hours and came in with a yery 
solemn expression upon his face, and began to roll up his 
blankets without a word. Iasked him what he was up 
to, “Haint up to nothin’ only se gwine, It ain’t no use 
in me stopping heah. I jus’ went one mile an’ seed fo’ 
b’ars, un’ cum ‘bout ten mile ter get ter camp. It ain’t no 
use, | doan’ want no b’ar, an’ I’se gwine. Idoan’t stop in 
no place like dis yer, with no house an’ where rattles an’ 


insex an’ b’ar an’ all such paraffernalia is roun’, Oh, Ise 
gwine from heah!” And Addison went, Esav, 
SHASTA, Cal. 
188. 


One of the “wards of the nation,” full fledged. entered 
the gun store of Wm, Wagner on, Capitol Hill, yesterday, 
and asked to be shown some breechloading shotguns. 
Mr. W. showed him one of the lowest grade, price $10. 
After a hasty examination he fairly took away the breath 
of our genial “Billy by exclaiming, ‘*Look heah, boss, I’s 
berry ‘ticular what I shoots, I wants one of dese guns wat 
hag lamented bar’ls and subordinate locks,” It is needless 
to say that he was furnished with a gun having laminated 
steel barrels and rebounding locks, Mark RIGHT. 


WasHinaton, D. C,, Sept. 1. 


189. 

Mr. Z. B. Brown, owner of the Union Trotting Park, of 
Simsbury, Conn., a couple of years ago, with James Kelley 
tried a practical joke upon the sportsmen there by mak- 
ing a wooden duck and anchoring it in a pond upon his 
The duck, when shot, was so constructed that 


premises. 
it would sink for a time and then reappear. Allerson 
Farnham, a crack shot near there, shot at 1t seven times 


in one day and did not bag the game. The duck was shot 
at about fifty times until it was so full of lead thatit made 
its last dive and was found in mowing time. When 
weighed it proved 3lbs. heavier than at first. The pond 
was a mowing lot that was flowed during winter and 
early spring. The duck was placed in position im the 
night, the proprietor using one.of his barn doors as a raft 
to sail out with. M. 
GLASTONBURY, Conn. 


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GAME PRESERVING IN BRITAIN. 
IV.— THE GAME OF THE WOODS, 


ie our woods and coverts we have some excellent game, 
birds, the pheasant holding premier place, woodcock 
and the capereaillzie being also included in this division. 

_ The pheasant which we recognize as the common Eng- 
lish bird of that name is Phasianus colehicus and its vari- 
eties, but besides these there are in covert throughout the 
length and breadth of the land many other breeds and 
cross breeds of Phasianus, few of them pure and most of 
them crosses between colchicus and other rarer breeds. 
The following list shows the true breeds of pheasants 
which, some in comparative plenty, others in equal 
scarcity, may at various times be shot in the woods and 
coverts of Britain, although perhaps in many instances 
the true-bred birds are only there as parent stock for 
future breeding and by no means for the edification of the 
gunner. The list is as follows: 

1, Common pheasant (Phasianzs colehicus), 

2. Bohemian pheasant (Phasianus colchicus, var.) 

3. Hybrid pheasant (Bohemian and Reeyes’s pheasant). 
; a Chinese pheasant and varieties (Phasianus torqua- 

us), 

5. Reeves’s pheasant (P. reevesit). 

6. Japanese pheasant (P. versicolor), 

7, Soemmering’s pheasant (P. soemmeringii). 

As will be seen, the variety is large, but of these only 
one or two, the first three chiefly, exist in numbers sufii- 
ciently larze to warrant them being regarded as English 
game birds. In addition to these we breed and rear a 
further considerable number of allied species in aviaries, 
sometimes turning them down in the coverts as crosses 
for the common variety. Interesting as are all these dif- 
ferent birds, I cannot in the limits of a newspaper article 
enter into detail concerning them all, and must content 
myself with the common pheasant in this respect. The 
habits all of them are much akin, the most extreme yari- 
ances being of but little importance, so that in sketching 
the life history of colchicus I shall, to all intents and pur- 
poses, be doing the same for all of them, 

The haunts and habits of the bird render it particularly 
suitable to the game preserves of modern Britain, more 
even than was the case in the past, and we now find it 
more or less plentifully established all throughout Eng- 
land and Wales, fairly distributed over Ireland, and irreg- 
wlarly plentiful in Scotland as far north as Sutherland’s 
line, the northernmost county but one of the kingdom, 
In a wild, untrammeled state, it appears quite able to 
maintain itself in fair numbers in any moderately suitable 
district, while when submitted toa system of preserva- 
tion there is scarcely any limit to the increase of its 
numbers. 

The pheasant prefers a well-wooded, semi-agricultural 
country, where old woodland and new plantation, rough, 
broken upland and occasional cultivated fields alternate. 
Tt will, however, thrive anywhere, where reasonable 
cover offers for it, whether it be inthe clearly wooded, 
boulder-strewn, inhospitable highland, or in the regular 
formed fields and plantations of a south country preserve, 

The haunts of the pheasant, wild and unpreserved, m 
Britain are chosen in proximity to woods and plantations, 
those of the latter being most m request where the under- 
growth is thick and small bushes, bramble, shrubs and 
brake provide a close-fitting cover to the earth beneath 
the elevated canopy of the forest trees. Besides these 
places the pheasant in its natural state will frequent small 
coppices and woods, also the copse resulting from the fell- 
ing of larger woods, besides occasionally taking up its 
abode in gorse and heather and bracken clad brakes and 
downs such as we have many in England, In wide 
open expanses they are thickly clothed with fern, 
bramble and thorn, besides the gorse and heather afore- 
said, Here and there small clumps of small bushy “trees 
will break the monotony, and in parts open spaces of 
varying extent will provide bright, close green turf where 
the nimble rabbit may disport himself, 

It will be seen, therefore, that the range of locality 
suitable to pheasants’ wants is very extensive in Britain, 
and its exceeding abundance therefore is quite reasonable 

Unlike many gaudy birds, the pheasant is of retiring 
nature, concealing itself, as a rule, somewhere among the 
covert it frequents during the day time, choosing for its 
feeding times the hours beginning and ending the day, 
and employing itself at odd times as its fancy may dic- 
tate in irregularly foraging im its particular haunts. Its 
feeding grounds are, hawever, well defined and at various 
distances from its place of roost, When proceeding to or 
leaving these feeding grounds, it invariably adopts a ter- 
restial path, followmg the same course day after day 
until such becomes quite defined. It is a particularly 
quiet bird in districts agreeable to its tastes, and if the 
surroundings be considered desirable it will adhere to 
them with almost singular perseverance; while on the 
other hand, if they be not held in good esteem, nothing 


‘seems to be able #o restrain the bird within such undesir- 


able haunts. 

In the intervals between its meals, it lies fairly close in 
the wood or covert, wandering around always in a well 
defined circumscribed area which, if undisturbed, 1t will 
but rarely pass from. It is a bird careful of its toilet and 
much given to sunning and dusting itself, and in wet 
weather keeps itself remarkably dry and trim for so large 
and so heavily feathered a bird, ‘ 

When night comes on, it retires, during the larger por- 
tion of the year to roost upon some tree, choosing always _ 
as the actual spot where its night’s rest is gained, a branch 
as nearly horizontal as possible. Chief among the trees 
favored by this game bird is the larch-fir, a tree, by the 
way, singularly ill-suited tothe protection of the bird 
from weather or poachers, _Spruce-fir comes next, and it 
is in the respects mentioned certainly more desirable, be- 
ing so close and dark in growth that even in daytime it 
is almost impossible to discover a bird at roost among its” 
branches, h. oak, holly, plane and other forest trees 
also come into request, holly trees always being chosen by 
the pheasants, and in coverts where they are merely occa- 
sional they furnish a sure find of a pheasant at night. 
These game birds do not, as a rule, roost side by sideas do 
fowls; but they always sit up pretty close to one another, 
so that, if you find one bird roosting, it 1s almost certain 


Spr. 9, 1886.] 


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that there are more near at hand, although occasionally 
single birds will separate from the general horde and pur- 
sue a solitary course of life, ‘ 

From arth to September, during the nesting and rear- 
ing time, both male and female bird quit the tree boughs 
for terra firma. The latter because she is obliged to, the 
former because he must bear his mate company, At such 
times the spot chosen will generally be at the foot of the 
same tree or beneath some bush or shrub. Pheasants are 
polygamous, and each cock bird will have from three to 
five hens, according to circumstances, Courtship com- 
mences in March, when the plumage of the male increases 
in brillianey. A large amount of promiscuous crowing 1s 
indulged in, jealousy between competing cavaliers is en- 
gendered and more or less prolonged battles result, the 
yictor securing as his reward the favor of the hen bird in 
question. From the end of April to the end of May nest- 
ing is pursued, The nest is of rude character, a mere 
depression devised in any suitable spot; beneath a bush, 
at the foot of a tree, in a clump of grass, or beneath a 
group of bracken ferns; anywhere, in fact, where a slight 
protection from observation and weather is vouchsafed, 
and where a few diy leaves or pieces of grass may be 
scraped together as lining for the nest. To this the hen 
bird clings persistently, and it is only when concealment, 
possibly safety, is no longer possible that she leaves her 
nide, instinctively and hastily covering it with any leaves 
or such like material which may be at hand. 

Hatching commences usually in the second half of May 
and will finish about the middle of July, From five to 
eighteen may be the number of the brood, and when from 
twelve to twenty-four hours old they leave the nest and 
under the guidance of the hen start out into the world. 
For some little period the neighborhood of the nest will 
be the locality where the brood will remain, later on 
being initiated into the mysteries of the hedgerows 
and stubbles, sometimes being taken to the covert for pro- 
tection, usually affecting some spinney as their haunt 
until about the middle of September, when full grown 
and self-assertive they assume the airs and responsibilities 
of the full grown bird, 

The food of the pheasant in its natural state is of curious 
variety, being mostly of a kind undesirable to the agri- 
culturist, so that in the pheasant we have a bird of great 
use on the farm. Insects of every conceivable kind, the 
seeds of countless weeds, plants of succulent nature and 
roots of various description, corn,, beech-mast, hazel 
nuts, acorns, the fruits of the wild rose and white-thorn 
and many other such form the food of the common 
pheasant. 

From the foregoing outlines of the natural history of 
Phasianus colchicus you can judge that of nearly all our 
other varieties, most of them differ very immaterially, 
some hold slight divergence but none of them sufficiently 
so to warrant my detailing the points.of divergence. 

MOORMAN, 

Lonpon, Eng. ; 

[TO BE CONTINUED. | 


BRANTING AT MONOMOY, CAPE COD. 


(jee of the most enjoyable gunning excursions that 

has fallen to my lot was in consequence of an invi- 
tation to spend a week in spring brant shooting at Mono- 
moy, Cape Cod. We secured in all about thirty brant, 
besides two or three wing-tipped ones saved for decoys, 
and a fair number of sea-ducks (eiders), sheldrakes and 
old squaws, a total which hardly satisfied the ‘‘old hands,” 
though we enjoyed ourselves most heartily. 

The necessary arrangements made, our party of five 
met one pleasant April morning in season for the early 
Cape train, equipped with guns, ammunition, wading 
boots, oilskins and other baggage, and in due time arrived 
at the station of Harwich. Here we transferred our traps 
to a rickety old concern called (by courtesy only), a stage, 
for a ride of two hours through a sterile, sandy country, 
meeting when half way the party of the week before, and 
at last, after riding through the quaint village of Chatham, 
were welcomed by Alonzo and his wife. 

Refreshed by a good fish dinner, we stow our luggage 
in the sailboat, and are soon heading for the island, which 
is reached after a pleasant sail, and arrive at our journey’s 
end. The eyening is spent looking over the records of the 
previous parties and discussing the merits of the different 
bars; but finally, after assigning each one his place for 
the morning tide we turn in, and despite the novelty of 
the situation are soon asleep, 

Long before light we are roused up in order to take ad- 
vantage of the morning tide, and while the stars are still 
shining faintly through the mist, are on our way to the 
“Grayel,” one of the different sandbars on which the 
boxes are sunk. We put out our two live decoys, which, 
with the thirty wooden ones, make quite a show, and are 
ready for the brant. To the right, some two miles off, 
we see the shores of Chatham and Harwich, and on the 
left the island of Monomoy, a barren strip of sand stretch- 
ing six or seven miles to the left. Just as the sun is rising 
behind us over Nauset beach, we hear the report of guns 
and see a bunch of brant swinging away from the box at 
the North bar, and soon the sight of some one out of the 
box tells us that the first brant is scored, and so occupied 
are we in watching that a flock of sea-ducks are within 
gunshot of us before they are seen, We manage, how- 
ever, to put two barrels into them before they are away, 
and see a pair drop, but one only is retrieved, the other, 
diving, is seen no more. Soon, however, another bunch 
come sweeping alone, and we prepare to give them a 
warm reception, but they swing by out of gunshot. Now 
a single old squaw comes along and is gathered in. Again 
we have a shot at a flock of sea-ducks, this time securing 
three, one of them a beautiful male. The water is now 
up to the boxes, and as it breaks over the edge we gather 
our things together and start for the shore. The gunners 
are driven out from the other boxes also, and we are soon 
all at the shanty comparing notes and ready for the break- 
fast which Seth had prepared. The North bar is ahead 
with three brant, and the Mudhole comes next with two 
and a sheldrake, while all we can offer are the seaduclk 
and old squaw, not having had a shot at the brant. 

We pass the time between the tides smoking, telling 
stories, asleep, or perhaps some go fishing and others for 
the succulent clam or scollop. There is plenty to do to 
occupy the time, but if any one is anxious for real work 
it is always at hand, for the tides are continually washing 
away the sand from around the boxes, and the fun of 
working for an hour wheeling sand to repair the damage 
usually satisfies the most industrions, Early in the after- 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


noon we start again; this time for the North bar, to be in 
our box when the tide turns, since all the shooting is on 
the flood tide; and we have our decoys out and make 
ready for the birds just as the sand flats begin to be cov- 
ered by the fast advancing waters. Behind us we can 
see the brant still feeding on the eel grass in the channel, 
where the water appears to be black with them for acres, 
Soon a couple of bunches rise and come toward us, but fly 
past without noticing the decoys, and settle half a mile 
away; and these are followed by another and another, but 
none of them come within gunshot, At last we see a 
flock of a dozen or so heading directly for us; and down 
we crouch below the edge of the box, motionless, waiting 
for the word, They see the decoys and wheel, but do not 
like the looks of things, so turn again to leave. It is a 
long shot, but the best we shallhave. Thesignalis given. 
We discharge four barrels and have the satisfaction of 
seeing two brant come down with a splash into the water, 
while at the reports the birds for a mile around rise, 
circle, and finally settle in the water, as it seems, In 
thousands, 

Half an hour goes by, when a flock of about twenty are 
seen sweeping down, and as they catch sight of the decoys 
wheel toward us as if to light. Motionless, hardly daring 
to breathe (for the brant is more wary than Canada 
goose or black duck) we wait while they circle round and 
round, and the decoys flap their wings and honk a wel- 
come, Evidently everything is not satisfactory, for they 
turn again to leave; but we both give them our right and 
left, though they are 60yds. from us, if a foot. One—two 
—three—there goes another into the water with a splash 
a couple of hundred yards away; yes, and there is a 
fifth scaling down off there twice as far. “‘Don’t shoot 
that wing-tipped one if you can help!” is shouted as we 
splash through the water in chase of a wounded brant, 
which is finally secured and brought in alive and kicking, 
and the dead ones retrieved. No other opportunity offers, 
though we wait patiently; so when the tide washes over 
the edge of our box we start back, and after a wade of 
over half an hour through the shallow water reach the 
shanty, tired and hungry, eat a hearty supper, pass a 
pleasant evening, and when we turn in are asleep almost 
before our heads touch the pillows, 

So the time passes, each taking his turn at the different 
bars, and if any one shirks the long walk to the North bar 
some one from the Mudhole or Gravel is ready to 
change for the better chance of a good shot. Sunday is 
spent in the shanty reading or writing up the journal; 
taking a long walk on the outer beach and in various 
other ways; and much too soon Monday comes, when 
some of the party are obligédtoreturn home. It must be, 
however. so the birds are divided, valises packed, good- 
byes said to those remaining; and soon we are rowed in 
the dory by the stout arms of George and Virenus to 
Chatham, where we take the stage, and finally reach 
home with our trophies, vowing that if ever itis our good 
fortune to go again we will stay at least one week, busi- 
ness or no business. Boston. 

Boston, Mass. 


PROPOSED MOOSE PRESERVE. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

The moose is yet to be found in various parts of New Bruns- 
wick. ts great enemy is the lumberman, who often adds 
to his lumbering the business of hunting, Every lumber 
camp is provided with snow \shoes, and when the deep 
snows of February and March ‘have fallen and the crust 
has become stiff and hard, the moose falls an easy victim 
to the gun of the woodsman whose previous explorations 
during the autumn have made him acquainted with its 
usual resorts. When the moose is killed at a point near 
enough to the lumber camp the carcase is made use of, 
but when the distance happens to be great, only the hide 
and a small portion of the meat is removed, the rest being 
left to decay or to become the food of smaller animals. 
The Indians also frequently kill the moose for its skin 
alone, leaving the body in the woods. From long experi- 
ence as a land surveyor, as well as haying been for some 
time timber agent for the Province of New Brunswick, the 
writer is well aware that up to the present there is a large 
annual destruction of moose there during the time of deep 
snows. There are government regulations in New Bruns- 
wick restricting the time for killing moose, but they are 
not enforced and nobody regards them. 

For the preservation of the moose and other game in 
New Brunswick, which is easily accessible by rail from 
any of the large centers in the United States, 1 recom- 
mend the formation of an association for the purpose of 
securing the freehold in some tract of forest-covered land 
in that Province, on which moose, caribou and other game 
are yet to be found, preferably on the Miramichi, where 
a tract of from 40,000 to 60,000 acres, which would answer 
these conditions, could, no doubt, be had at a probable 
cost of from $1.50 to $2 per acre, and that the lumberman 
be converted from the enemy of the moose to its pro- 
tectors, which could be accomplished in the following 
manner. 

After securing the land referred to, which has on it 
large quantities of spruce, cedar and other woods, and 
as the charge of $1.50 per thousand feet B, M. is made 
for stumpage, which is readily paid by the lumbermen, 
the lands could be leased to them, under the supervision 
of a foreman, who should, while ascertaining the quantity 
of logs cut by each party, report any infraction of game 
regulations during the three months of deep snow. At 
the time when the permit to cut was given, a clause could 
be inserted in it, that if the head lumberman or any of 
his crew should kill a moose on the reserve, that he or 
they shall forfeit $200 for such act, which sum should be- 
come a charge on the logs, to be collected with the stump- 
age, when they had arrived in the boom. The Miramichi 
is but forty-eight miles distant from Fredericton by rail, 


is easily ascended in canoes to its source, which is yet | 


entirely forest-covered; it also has large tributaries on the 
north which discharge the coldest and clearest of waters, 
and on whose shores there are no settlers, as the stream 
runs through vast forests which cover land unfit for cul- 
tivation. The money derived from the sale of timber 
would not only, under proper management, pay the cost 
of purchase, but also yield a large profit, and at the same 
time the game could be preserved. 

Such, it seems to me, would be an efficient way of pre- 
serving to future generations a noble animal, whose days 
are numbered unless some course be taken for its preser- 
vation. EDWARD JACK. 

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, 


12:5 


NOTES FROM A RANCHERO’S SADDLE 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

A faithful reader of the ‘Game Bag and Gun” depart- 
ment of the ever welcome ForrEst AND STREAM, I tool 
special interest in the ‘Bullet vs, Buckshot” controversy 
some months ago. I will not presume to express an opin- 
ion upon the subject so ably discussed on both sides, but 
that the champions of each may see wherein their favor- 
ites might have been, or might not haye the most avyail- 
able arm, I will relate some experience I had one October, 
Sportsmen will surely excuse my bad shooting when they 
know that the top has been attained, and I have started 
down the hill to the other side of life; and they may con- 
sole themselves with the thought that had they been in 
my place their tables would have been well supplied with 
game, A tranchero by occupation, my saddle is my seat 
of observation, hence my opportunities for seeing game. 
The country is rolling with prairie, timber and brush, 

The evening of Oct. 29, I happened upon a flock of wild 
turkeys just preparing to fly up to roost. My .38-cal. Win- 
chester as usual was on my saddle. My first shot was at 
a gobbler on the ground, the second shot at another in a 
tree; both flew away untouched, On the 80th, with assist- 
ants, I went out to work cattle, and not wishing to be 
encumbered with a gun I leftit at home. We passed 
within 150yds, of a nice bunch of deer; some of them 
stood gazing at us, others were lying down. I returned 
with my rifle two hours later, but the game had gone, 
In the evening of the same day I had occasion to ride 
over into a field, where the grass, being tall, I flushed a 
flock of turkeys. They got up justin front of me, and 
flew over and around the dwelling, 

On the morning of the 31st, as | was passing through a 
woodland place, five or more does, just donning their blue 
dress, jumped up about thirty yards from me and soon 
disappeared. I dismounted, drew my gun out of its scab- 
bard, and leading my horse, followed the trail, Again 
they discovered me first, and were on the run before I 
could getinashot. I gave them up, and riding on, soon 
two other whitetails were seen bounding away. Rather 
indifferently I followed in the direction taken. The game 
stood broadside about 120yds. from me. Thought of the 
many fine shots read of in FOREST AND STREAM occurred 
to my mind as I dismounted and raised my rifle to the 
shoulder. I drew bead and pressed the trigger; my little 
.29 cracks prettily, but the timid doe, not appreciating the 
greeting, scampers away unharmed. Crestfallen and 
with misgivings I go home, Evening finds me on the 
hunt again. This time I spied the deer first, in a tolerably 
open place. My horse was quickly picketed to a grub, 
and I on hands and knees crawled to an oak. The even- 
ing was cloudy, besides it was getting late and the dense 
foliage of the oak made it difficult to see my sights, but 
I must take the shot as it was or get none, so I banged 
away—and score amiss. Again passing through a strip 
of brush I saw the deer, raised my gun and fired at just 
165yds. I knew by the way the game got off it was badly 
hurt, but it got into a thicket, and night coming on, 
further pursuit was prevented, I was out of luck, and as 
IT rode home I resolved to get a gun of larger caliber, pet- 
haps a.45. Some may think any or no gun at all would 
answer the purpose of so poorashot. Be charitable. I 
love the sport, and much game has fallen to my gun. To 
redeem the reputation of my bright little .38 I must say 
that this very morning I picked a hawk ont of the top of 
a tree at 105 steps. 

Deer, turkey, quail, rabbit, wolves, wildcat, ‘‘javalians,” 
etc., are here in abundance, Joss a, 

RANCH BEEBE, Texas. 


TARGET TESTS AND SHOT. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 
Isee by your last issue that I have gotten myself into 


trouble with my friends (I consider every sportsman in 


the country my friend), and that I must now call upon 
you to help me out. 

I think my friend Stark is all right and means well, but 
he is laboring under a mistake. There are 495 pellets in 
doz. of Tatham’s improved chilled shot, or Mr. Tatham is 
a , well, he at least stretches the truth. If he is cor- 
rect, there would be 618 pellets in the load that I shot. 
Herewith find the identical sack from which I took the 
shot with which the targets were made. Will you pub- 
lish the figures. given at bottom of sack? I do not desire 
to enter into any controversy over this matter, but am 
prepared to prove my statement with the gun. So much 
for Mr. Stark. 

Now I desire to say that Ihave just finished counting 
iioz. No. 7 Tatham’s chilled selected shot, and they 
count out just exactly 477. Ihavea Dixon 1,106 shot 
measure, and I think Ican measure and count as well as 
any man of my size in this country. I would like to know 
how old ‘‘Analytical” gets but 291 pellets to an ounce of 
No. 7 shot. I think he must have a little shot tower of 
his own, and makes his sizes to suit himself, To tell the 
truth, I think instead of being mistaken myself, that both 
Stark and ‘‘Analytical” are off. AsI said before, I am 
prepared to prove my statement with the gun itself, and 
will do so at any time I may be called upon. It may 
be that Tatham makes a special size of shot for this mar- 
ket, and they run smaller than those used in the Kast, but 
1 doubt it. 

Beg pardon for inflicting so long an article upon you, 
and if you will give it space this time I promise on my 
honor [ won't do so some more. C. S. BRown, 

MARION, Indiana. 

[The number of pellets to the ounce, cf Tatham’s shot, 
American standard sizes, are as follows, for soft and 
chilled shot: 


Diam. Soft, Chilled. Diam. Soft, Chilled, 
No. In 0 0Z, To 02. (ye tha 0 0% To 02, 
He er As cone ts PAP ae es ae 2385 deere cette tes Selene psy 345 
Wee UG Soe ee 1346........ 1580 tees en LOE Cee eer) 
10.2.2 Trap ...-2. 1056. ....... 1150 oR Re eG TES as 218 228 
RG eareec lg, Seeeee B48... 2.2.5 868 1 epee? FP a ors ara 16850248 12 
PL TAs ees GSSyy eee 716 Pipa els) Reyes 13ers 136 
aseey SUSeRCtte so becae eae 585. Boreal Ley oe ues UGS Se eee 109 
jean! bh a27i oye MTZ. ee ee ADDS" AZU Ny lose Nee BOasecae 88 
GES SU ie Bitidor 899.2... 22. 409 Shee Sa FICE ae aoe ieee: 73 
The bag sent by Mr. Brown contained, according to the 


A St, Louis, Mo., CLuB, composed of Lawry Day, Fred 
Haganin, Fred Ziebig, Charlie January, Jim Darat and 
Wilson Hunt, are making arrangements to acquire a con- 
siderable tract of land and water for a new game and 
fish preserve at Lily Lake, Ill., near Murdock Lake. 


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126 FOREST AND STREAM. [Smpr. 9, 1886. 


DUCKING ON THE KANKAKEE. 


OUND for one duck hunt in the Kankakee Marsh, 
Stark county, Indiana, the “’Squire,” Will, Cal and 
myself alighted from the train at Knox one afternoon in 
the latter part of last October. Mart L. had comein a]; : 20Ut : 
spring wagon to convey us to his home, four miles north. industriously snoring in the front part of the tent, awoke 
After supper we adjourned to the large dining-room, | Wt) a snort and a muttered exclamation of “Great Cz- 
which had been delivered up to our tender mercies, and | 88%! Do you want to cook me for breakfast?” walked 
told tales, loaded shells, and discussed the probabilities of | 27ound the tent and “‘sunned” himself in the moonlight 
game on the morrow. All but two of us were unac- for an hour or more. It seems some one in the back part 
quainted with the marsh, so we agreed to keep within of the tent had gone out and stirred up the fire until the 
hearing distance until we got better acquainted with it. tent grew as hot as an oven, and Warren had the benefit 
The marsh is dotted with “islands” of timber, and one of itall. In the morning everybody wanted to go down 
looks just like another to a person not used to them, and | the river to hunt, since we had done so well there. 
one is liable to wander away in the wrong direction. | By moving we missed our morning’s shooting, but con- 
About 3 o'clock A. M. Mart routed us out, and, after cluded it would pay in the end. We reached a place as 
breakfast, hip boots were donned, and we started. The | fat out toward the river as we could get on a long point 
edge of the marsh was soon reached, and each one struck of land covered with hay stacks, which the boys named 
out in a different direction, taking as a landmark a large ‘Starvation Point.” Our provender which we had brought 
tree that grew near the edge. It was yet dark, witha from the house had about run out, and we must kill some- 
faint tinge of light just touching the eastern horizon. thing or go hungry to bed, for we had sent home our 
Nothing was to be seen but the rushes, grass and water, | 82™me killed the day before. It was late when we started 
and there was no sound save an occasional distant splash | OUt, and the ducks seemed to have disappeared, for we 
when some Iuckless one happened to step in a “rat hole,” only got a few shots and Warren one duck, Cal killed a 
and had to scramble pretty lively to save himself from a | Prairie hawk and found himself up to his neck, for his 
ducking, I had ‘waded outa distance and had a place | $42 kicked him off a tussock and setting him in the water 
trampled down among the reeds, water about knee deep,| nee deep. We straggled back to camp rather dis- 
when away to the west I sawaspirt of flame shoot up | COW aged, with one duck as meat for six men, and hungry 
ten or fifteen feet, and shortly heard the report of a gun, | Men at that, But we ‘nade out a pretty fair meal and 
My teeth had been chattering, for the morning was chilly, | (id’nt eat the duck, for Warren had hidden it. ee 
and I was wishing for daylight and ducks; but I quickly 12 o'clock I awoke and saw three or pone of ee 
came to a ready and strained my eyes (o discover what | around the fire busily engaged in watching something, 
was coming, I heard the whistling of wings but could but I could not make out what. Warren was snoring 
see nothing until the birds came between me and the fast- beside me. Pay, ; . : 4 
brightening horizon. They were about a half dozen teal, The next morning Waren came eae ike k a 
but out of gunshot. While looking at them I heard a tent and exclaimed: Who took my duck: ooked 
solitary quack upon my left, and turned in time to see a surprised. Some one said the dogs ate it, but he said 
big mallard going over me. I quickly wheeled and | they couldn't get it, at the same time walking toward the 
brought him down with my right barrel. While hunting fire. Suddenly he stopped and picking up a forked stick 
him up I heard two more gun shots, and shortly saw some carefully trimmed up, he said: “What is this for? and 
more birds coming. I gave them both barrels and dropped looking around espied on a small log the br eastbone, legs 
two of them. From that time the fun waged fast and | #04 wings ofa duck carefully picked. ‘By darn, Te 
furious until § o’clock, when it gradually slackened until all he said. It ees laugh. but he felt a little sore. He On Ran ae ao crae of nee nae ae 
10 o'clock, and I waded out to the big tres, The rest were | Béver found out who cooked it =| | Ona sne of uot lass then #0) non mre aD 2, otariae tc anton 
soon there and we went to the house. The score for the}, We had heard a good many brant during whe might and} 6 law, I cannot, prevent his doing so, and although I suppose the 
party was 38 ducks, mostly mallards, hoped for better sport the the next day, so we struck out Association for the Protection of Game, of which I am President, 
Shooting commenced again about 4 o'clock in the after- | ¢@tly and fared better, bringing in ninety-one. Sa Att ge i TORR eR AS LAL Sak a ea 
noon. Will, Warren and myself went in one direction |, We ate a rousing dinner and slept until 5 o'clock. Then | voiy ‘the statute which gives to the plaintift one-lalt of the 
and the rest of the party in another. We waded out into the rest went out again in the evening, but I was sick penalty, so that no one is safe in disregarding it. I give this notice 
the marsh about a mile on to a low, flat island on which from drinking too much marsh water, which was all We | now, as this is the season oe eae itch aed heteittae no one 
were a few haystacks, The day was warm and bright| could get. They brought in forty. The next morning | We eT SGARNWELt IOOSBVELT, President New York Iishery 
and we lay upon some hay along time until we heard | We broke camp, bade our friends good-bye and took the | Gommission. _ ~ : ; 
shooting from the other party, and a few ducks were ATOMIC. ge SS eee NYMRODDE. Here is a declariion de a pera aes se the 
4 i a location. in; standpoint of his official position, that one of the laws o 
ERS ahod. ae aueee aetne Woh, Louly sa NIGHTS WITH A JACK, the pees, State of New York ought not to be enforced. 
four, Before twilight I had marked my course by a hay- T E WAS very anxious to shoot a deer, Whenaman| Mr, Roosevelt is ‘* President of the New Y eed saa ee 
stack and a small Island, and when it was nearly dark I has set his heart on a thing, great is the disappoint- | Commission.” under and by virtue’of law of the State. f 
struck out for home. On the way out I whooped for the | ment if he happens to fail. Now, Smith almost succeeded, | 1 am not mistaken, it is his official duty to enfor ce any 
other boys. Pretty soon Warren came up and asked me] which is the worst kind of failure to bear up under. | and all laws pertaining to the protection of fish aad ne 
where I was going. Itold him to L.'s, southeast from here. | Smith is a splendid wing-shot. Hecansmash 98 balls out| In this letter his expression for the lpyarelane d er 
‘Why no, you are not,” says he, “‘you are going north.” | of a possible 100 any day. He is likewise a hard worker. | ment. of the government, so fax as the law alluded to 
“Which way is L,’s?’ asked him: ‘This way,” and he} He sleeps with one eye open all the time he is in the therein, is fairly contemptuous. rab eee’ : 
pointed southwest. Icould not convince him to the con-| woods. Not for one moment is his mind diyerted from I make no attack upon ah grea t ee ye 
trary. although I showed him the big dipper and the} the maim issue. He gives nobody any peace who} know hin by Hpaee ve y; ee ae meds ra ae 
north star; but he followed me and we came out all right. | introduces irrelevant subjects for thought or action, He most excellent gent pea : vane ; He Pi a i say bum 
He gave up beaten and said we would smoke a ‘‘tener” if ae Bbaae. ee ane fea ie RSS ie Jacis snouts Hee cea i and judicious la 2 ti 
p nything about it. We found the rest e first ni we tried it on the lake. e r Aan ; : : 
Aastadcitio eae The total score for the day was | was a peantiful little secluded cove with numerous fresh} All good citizens one to eeu sey eee pen. ae 
57, all mallards but 13. signs all about. Cautiously, noiselessly, we circumnav1- and upon attempts to e ores exis ine. aie a pe Vy 
The next day we were up bright and early, to try| gated the spot with our ‘‘lantern dimly burning.” | so when such attacks teak ink. Wo raat Encland 
the prairie chickens a whirl. We started out with three | *N onning a Saad aaa ag we aoee oe ae one peas ene ete a me ee ee on palit un p ae ca 
dogs, two of them very fine Gordons. After going about | ‘A little early yet,” said I, “perhaps 1 w an iV en sSlee ce s as sird ‘dhooter inde hestesplaanhe 
i ing: same the most of the boys stopped | an hour or so, something may come to water. So we | Our worst foe is the re ind shooter, and i 
ee Pea Re thrown up into the nae Bab hung off shore, stretched our limbs, counted the stars, make a market Laialey for SE ere eee teenarn 
Will, Warren and myself kept on, although we had no wou 2 Bie oh Ease rau that, went lazily floating by, Rem pe e ; pre ee ‘ erry seein hi er 
vi s. Half a mile further on we struck a be then settled down to business again. : neadows, A ss and mer- 
Sn secured ve, but jt Was tious work as they lrclove| “Wo bad gone perhaps a hundred. yards) ntact, were] est aongelas to the, enone a ith the taste 
and we had to do all the running ourselves. On our way | getting intoa high state of expec on. fs a qieht ‘ia ehh ota baat ots of the people? 
home we came across a number of fox squirrels ina corn-| point just ahead of us came a boat with two eadlights, | and juc emer a] Visio? Ele alece an ule eeaeeitil a, 
, i . , i , h in its briliancy to Our robin is protected here, He takes 1 the sea 
field, and had great sport with them for half an hour. | either of which was strong enoug 1 It few berries and cherries, but in the same season he de- 
About half past four we started for the evening shooting, | allow a man to read fine print by its & are. oe as ta come the oe na OLRIER See eet ase Meee Why make 
Will and Warren going in one direction and the rest of | aggravating, for on the instant a deer snor E Ee ne he : TOYS urs ae Ph erentin ins io dhenasicet? 
us in another. The ducks flew fairly and we got twenty | bushes six rods off and presently we heard 1 ound ing him in e ae eo Bet to lesen thatthe desbeuction 
7 oO x sapper, but Will and War-| along toward the distant hills. “‘Kerosene is altogether | Ti seems that many ar yer to tearm what e% 
a4 eK ie Re ate waited awhile and | too cheap hereabouts,” said Smith. ‘‘Let’s go back to eh aed aR the SIM eae ie See eee ales CIWS Fe. 
then went outdoors and fired a few times, but there was | camp,” said I. Back we went. i Stat re i ve aneained from death for decorative pur 
RL RO a ae Te a ert an i f a eee eee aa te oie ~ (Feed little pit Pe it fe aeeamme aie indeed, to find a man of Mr. 
heard along way. Three of us thenstarted for the mars rom the lake much ir : ! ? i? sacvelt’s abilities, coupled with official weight and in- 
; itn ee p é ds that | quented by sportsman. We agreed to try our luck there, | Roosevelt's abilities, 'p SES 5 
bg Sot tan hee eee it as SOP aie Lonie the folideiee day, with packs made up of a small tent, | fluence, arrayed on the side of eg BS Fy. oe 
ome We asked them if they heard us and they said | blankets and lunch strapped on our backs, with a rifle 5 Ss stiatanmesaar Seihos ad re. 
es but supposed we were shooting for fun. The truth | and a gun for business, we trudged off. Cautiously work- Of Massac ube 3 omnis 
Reed out, however, the next day. They had been lost| ing our way down to the opening where the beaver from] gprrvq@rrep, Mass., September, 1886, 
and had started straight up the marsh, where they could | time immemorial had built their dams and raised their 
have walked ten miles without finding dry land. They dwellings, we posted ourselves at datas augles, where GAME NEAR A LARGE CITY. 
had gone a good way and thought they ought to come to | as much space as possible could be tl by out PPARIUS: 4 REENPOINT, L. I.—Shooting aroun a Mew ork 
something, so they fired their guns a number of times and | The hours went by, night came on, but no deer. J city eenerally commences with me about the mid- 
ay young fellow living near by had gone to the marsh and | been plenty, and Smith made an excuse to Satta pantie ae eae L very often swcceed in killing aiepepreat 
iloted them out in a direction they thought away from | rather rank cigars, and the whole bog was permeated wit] - cen ; i i about the 7th or 18th (ast year Lkilled one 
oe Warren swore by the great horn spoon that an | the stench. “This will never do,” said I, when the deer’s on 18th}. rend them on a small fatm,on a hill which 
island he had marked his course by had turned around to | olfactories saluted that unnatural odor they quietly stole oo ag ns with some erase and weeds around it, and 
another point of the compass, but it was there all ght | away. “Tt was too bad,” chimed in Smith, ‘catch me | has aes Feodane, whick the many earthworms show 
the next morning. They were both wet almost to the carrying tobacco again on such an important expedition. Lee ere old pe ct talks are pulled. Ihave found very 
neck He was true to his word, : aa|f ipe in the open meadows, the most of them I found 
Monday morning we were up with the lark. Thetent| Somre days atter we were in the sare Loonie bits ped fe epoca here T would look for woodcock in sum- 
and other paraphernalia were loaded into the boat, and | been quietly on the watch for Soe: OUT Ess Peas ‘T| mer time. English snipe were very scarce last fall on 
that on to the wagon, and off westarted for Yellow Riyér, | Sng 8 nb oee Maha is ade Aone lon on Long Island, but I succeeded in getting a brace now and 
reaching there about 10 o'clock. We at, once set up the CEE ee erie od oe rear oS pear then on the places they generally frequent. Woodcock 
tent, and prepared dinner, after which four of us started | that direction. Now, Thad posted myse Bppor S aeee abies. plenntend last’ year as the year before, but 
: i in the boat to a large prairie two miles | and was entirely exposed in person, so that the quarry 
few oS ees = came straight on, and so soon as his aeidets Wake ope 
‘ri ry hi ‘ull of snags, and it took | he had sighted me, and, as I supposed, had scented me, 
ae niiate A ies ae ee z eat a SOunine. We had | The otis rang with the report of my rifle. I had made 
all our time and attention to p a hasty shot. My eye had not sunk deep enough into the 


there were two broods in the limits of Long Island City 
must across the Hast River from New York, of which one 
i . boat into the rushes which line the bank y ; § 
eee flock ohdueke came directly over us. Four | back sight—a most miserable sight by the way—and the 


rood, both young and old, found their way to the bird 
guns were gies raised, and eight reports blended in | game had fled, Smith came in on the run to help skin 


didn’t reach camp until 10 o’clock P. M., as tired a set of 
mortals as eyer you saw, and hungry. At camp, how- 
ever, we found a good supper waiting for us. We had a 
wedge tent, with plenty of hay to lie on, and a big fire 
out in front. About 1 o’clock Warren, who had been 


stern with Smith before me, gun in hand, we quietly 
forced our craft along the ever-winding channel of the 
far-reaching bog. Our bullseye tied to a standard was 
turned to one side to cover one shore only. We had gone 
the whole distance of the still water, and had made half 
of the first lap, Smith was getting tired in his cramped 
position, and had placed his piece carelessly across the 
thwarts of the boat, and had brought his chin down to a 
loving proximity to his kneepans. ‘‘Smith,” said I sharply, 
though in a whisper, ‘‘don't go to sleep, there may be 
something in ahead; be ready.” ‘*O pshaw! we shan’t see 
anything to-night; they are off on a picnic.” ‘Now 
mind,” said I, “let's be ready in case something should 
happen along our way.” ‘All right,” came back to me. 

he gun came down from its unnatural position, and 
Smith struck an atitude betokening readiness for emer- 
gencies. Well, to cut the story short, the deck had hardly 
been cleared for action, when the bullseye covered a very 
large doe which was standing just in the edge of the 
water, three rods away. “Shoot! shoot!” said I. Smith 
seemed in no hurry, however, but when I had repeated 
the command the piece spoke, and the right and left bar- 
rels were let go. Now it is a living fact that that doe 
was still standing on the shore after all this racket. 
*““There it is! Give her another!” ‘I can’t get my shells 
out, got the paper wet coming up thecarry.” Take your 
knife to them.” By digging away for some time he got 
one out and one in, and fired it. Next morning examin- 
ing the shore we found blood marks, but that doe was 
never fonnd. The next night’s floating a brother sports- 
man he sent 12 buckshot into the shoulder of another 
doe near the same spot, C. Hi. G. 

Somers, Conn. 


REED BIRDS AND BOBOLINKS. 
Editor Forest and Stream; 

I find the following surprising communication in the 
New York Herald of the 3d inst: 

THE SALE OF REED BrrDs.—New York, Sept. 2, 1586.—Tn the 
Editor of the Herald: I desire to inform marketmen and others 
that by a law passed by the last Legislature the sale of reed birds, 
robins and meadow larks is prohibited. The penalty for selling or 
having any of these birds, or any part of them, in possession, is 
imprisonment in the county jail for not longer than thirty days, 


* shops, where thousands of our singing birds find 
DOR seine aoe Woodcock I found last year 1m the 
densest and thorniest ie ree Up eee 
i ve- - inter. 

: en tumbled out of the flock. The boys | the buck, but he carries his hide intact to this day for wae ee pave ot oe Sage ae ies, f nee Bye 
air oy t for od locations, while I remained in the | ought 1 know. I had thrown away my shot, and my psi eitak SE ee tama mami abort 
struck ow gs go ‘les further down we heard what was | good record besides, for I had previously made some very | ceeded im ; B Wet cea Rees) al wept 
le ee teas oat This was at the junction of | good ones. ‘We will try once more,” said Smith, ‘faint this A alae aN : beavis ation? die garie altilet caine ity 
almos aoe so the Kankakee, on what is called | heart never won fair lady.”. I suppose in the use of the | pursuit any DU ty ot can't kill every woodcock or quail 
ats ad an Wtnete was a club house there, and some Sapnine Be Nie thinking of meeting a doe, and a doe it ee ast Rpraneesany casi Say wil return is 

es | 7 shane Ne i i y were bre e year 
Detter Sian ee bai a sates Be tics teas ‘ F Ou another dead water or bog we placed a light canvas | spring to ve ee ee ES eaeninati Bone ae 
be pea as ten ad ES ktocamp. It was quite dark, and | boat imported for the purpose, though on the last mile of ie ie ‘f steals eS ee ere acy ciaalimelcates 
o'clock me starte ene oo two miles, with numberless | the carry it seemed to weigh a ton. It was one of those Mier of ay al a Da Sahiceoa Cove weiel) ko 
Dee ss vein. for, aueeat was anything but fun, Wel have-your-hair-parted-in-the-middle boats. Sitting in the | and the games 


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shoot. I saw him one year as late as Dec, 10 on the same 
place where he had been all summer, Of quail I know of 
only one bevy on Long Island City grounds. Incessant 
shooting has made quail yery shy and well educated. 
They take long flights, run to the heaviest brier covers, 
light on Jarge trees, and. dodge in every possible way at 
the arrival of hunter and dog. Some bevies that I have 
seen all summer in certain localities and succeeded in get- 
ting afew out of, left the ground altogether and could 
not be found again with the best dogs and the most per- 
sistent hunting, Rabbits are getting scarcer every year. 
There is no reason for having the law off one month 
longer on rabbits than on quail. It gives many hunters a 
pretext to go through the woods with gun and dogs and 
shoot quail. DOMESTIC. 


KEEPING GAME IN HoT WEATHDR.—In the course 
of a letter from our Indian correspondent, ‘‘Shikaree,” he 
says: “Meat will keep perfectly sweet for some days in 
the hottest weather if immersed in pure spring water, 
and covered with a film of sweet oil, If spring water is 
not available, use water that has been boiled, By renewing 
the water at intervals it may perhaps be kept sweet for a 
week or two.” From the New Orleans Picayune we 
quote as follows: ‘Joints of meat will keep good even 
in the hottest weather, fora month, if plunged into boiling 
fat, when cool wrapped in straw and sewn in canvas bags, 
then hung in a cool place, Venison is said to be delicious 
if sprinkled, while fresh, with a mixture of charcoal, 
ginger, pepper, pimento, all in powder; afterward sewn 
up and buried six feet in the ground where it may be 
left for three weeks. It must be washed before cooking 
at a brisk fire. Salt should never be put on meat to be 
hung, it has such a hardening tendency. Perhaps few 
things are purer and more efficacious than a weak solution 
of permanganate of potash for restoring game, meat or 
poultry already tainted. How often will a few hours 
work the mischief in sultry weather, the meat changing 
to such an extent as to appear almost immediately spoiled. 
However, by washing in the fluid it can be sweetened. 
As long as the liquid changes color—that is, loses its pink 
tint and becomes greenish-brown—it must be renewed, 
When it ceases to change color the meat will do. After 
this treatment it is more suitable for braising, boiling, or 
stewing, than for roasting or baking—although it may be 
so treated if well dried and floured,” 


BOSTON NOTES. 


if bes lovers of the rod and line are planning and taking 

fall trips to the trout waters, The excursion season 
gives place to tho real sportsman usually on September 1, 
and this year is no exception. Several Boston gentlemen 
started for Moosehead on Monday, aud one or two parties 
are planning a trip to Seven Ponds. The Androscoggin 
Lakes are drawing their usual crowds of sportsmen. Two 
gentlemen from the wool trade left on Saturday for the 
Oquossoc Association’s camps. I hear that Lake Moose- 
Iucmaguntic has been drawn down to very low water by 
the Union Water Power Co., for the purpose of improve- 
ments on the Upper Dam, and that the fall fishing is to 
be ruined by that action. But again this is disputed, and 
it is claimed that the fishing will be all the better. 

Mr. E. B. Haskell, editor-in-chief of the Boston Herald, 
has just returned from a very enjoyable outing at the 
Oquossoc Association's canmps at the head of Mooselucma- 
guntic, He was accompanied by Mrs. Haskell and 
friends, including their pastor. C. H. Johnson, of Somer- 
ville, and W.B, Nelson, of Mattapoiset, with another 
friend, start for Camp Stewart, at the head of Lake Mole- 
chunkamunk, on Friday. Mr, Nelson is an amateur pho- 
tographer, and his camera always goes with him. He 
has already made a good many views in that region. 
Two weeks later Mr. H. 8. Kempton, of the Boston Her- 
ald staf, with one or two friends, will start for Camp 
Stewart. This party intends stopping over into October, 
and shooting a deer squarely in open season. 

Short lobsters continue to come here in spite of the 
earnest efforts of Deputy Fish Commissioner F. R. Shat- 
tuck, That gentleman is spending a short vacation at 
Marstons Mills, Mass., in camp with his son, But when 
“the cat's away the mice will play.” The schooner Mon- 
terey, ostensibly in the employ of the noted Trefethern, 
was seized on Friday by Capt. Gould, of the harbor police. 
Over 900 short lobsters were easily found on her, and she 
had a cargo in which evidently many more could have 
been found; but in the absence of Commissioner Shattuck 
there was no one to enforce the law by detaining the 
schooner, and Capt. Gould, much to bis chagrin, was 
obliged to let her go. The statute, curiously enough, pro- 
vides that any fish commissioner or his deputy may 
enforce its provisions, but a policeman or sheriff is power- 
less beyond the detention of the supposed short lobsters 
till the proper officer can be reached. But the statute 
also provides that the Governor, under the written re- 
quest of the commissioner, may deputize other persons to 
execute the short lobster law, and an effort is being made 
to have Capt. Gould thus empowered, and that gentleman 
will work to save the lobster for the pure love of its pro- 
tection. 

The small shore bird shooting along Boston Bay and the 
South Shore is not proving very satisfactory this season, 
though a few plover and yellowlegs are occasionally 
bagged. There area good many gunners, however. The 
law on ruffed grouse not being off till Oct. 1, the usual 
amount of interest in field shooting has not yet sprung up. 
Grouse are reported scarce within easy distance of Bos- 
ton; that is, so as to get a few shots and return the same 
day. SPECIAL, 

Bosron, Mass., Sept. 5. ' 


WORCESTER, Sept. 8.—On Monday an excursion party 
starts from here for a shooting trip in the Far West. They 
go to Chicago via St. Paul and Minneapolis to Lake Park 
in Minnesota, Fargo, Wheatland, Buffalo, Tower City, 
Alta, Sanborn, Eckelson, Medina, Tappen, Steele, Apple 
Creek, Bismarck, Dickenson and South Hart in Dakota, 
Fort Keogh and Bozeman in Montana and in Idaho, in the 
vicinity of Lake Pend d’Oreille, for large game, said to 
be quite plentiful in that region. From there the party 
will go to Portland, Oregon, for a few days and then re- 
turn by the same route, stopping in Dakota at several 
points for duck and goose shooting. The trip will cover 
a period of about two months and will combine much 
sight seeing along with the sport with the gun. The party 
will be composed as follows: Hon, Max B, Richardson, 
of Oswego, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Dr. L. Corcoran and Mas- 
ter Brewer Corcoran, of Springfield; Mr, and Mrs. George 
W. Moore, of Hartford, Conn.; W. H. Hutchinson, of 
Lynn, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs, H. F, Allen, of Grafton: Mr. 
and Mrs, A. B. F. Kinney and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Mar- 
ble, of this city. 


GARDNER, Mass., Sept. 2.—The Mononomack Sporting 
Club to-day go into camp on Lake Mononomack, in 
Rindge, N. H. The club at their annual meeting elected 
the following officers: President, Aaron Greenwood; Vice- 
President, Geo, F. Ellsworth; Secretary and Treasnrer, F. 
M. Greenwood. Ex. Com,,C, H. Newton, A. Stevens, Geo. 
Nichols. The list of campers include the following: 
Walter Newton, of New York; J. S. Ames, of Norfolk, 
Va.; Frank Nichols and Mr. McKay, of Fitchburg; Thos, 
Sheldon, of Boylston, also John D. Edgell, C. F. Read, 
Dr. Garland, Fred Garland, C. H. Newton, F. M. Green- 
wood, Amos Coleman, Lewis A. Wright. A, Warren, C. 
ins Bon Geo. Nichols and T. P. Perley, all of this 

own.—BE. 


A BARN FULL oF Raris.—Chester, Pa., Sept. 4.—The 
open season for reed birds commenced on the ist; but 
for the past three weeks birds could be bought in plenty. 
A man by the name of Rambo, living about two miles 
below Philadelphia, was caught trapping reed birds, and 
had in his barn over 5,000 of them which he expected to 
pick and flood the market with on the 1st of September. 
The birds are still poor and are hardly fit to eat. They 
say that all the farmers in Rambo’s vicinity were engaged 
in the same business. Rambo was held in $600 bail by a 
Philadelphia magistrate. The penalty for trapping birds 
in Pennsylvania is $5 for the first bird and $2.50 for each 
following, so that if the law is followed out it will make 
quite a nice little sum, but I am afraid it will all end in 
smoke.—Mac, 


A Kansas GAME TeRRITORY,—Eureka, Kan.—I think 
we have sport to boast of here in Greenwood county. 
We have quail, chickens and ducks without limit. Squir- 
rels are very plentiful in the timber along the creeks. 
Rabbits are so plenty that one really gets tired of shoot- 
ing them. One recent Christmas Day four of us shot 
twenty-four, not half a mile from the house. I was 
spending the day in the country, and the boys proposed 
a turn before dinner. We were out a little over an hour. 
There are quite a number of deer and antelope in the 
county. Then in the spring and summer plover shooting 
is good, There seems to be an inexhaustible supply of 
them here. The first of the quail season (Nov. 1) friend 
Jones and myself would walk out about a mile from 
town, and in about an hour’s time would bag from fifteen 
to twenty quail, and not “pot shoot” either. Almost 
every evening at about 4 o'clock we would stroll out to 
some inviting hedge, and then it would be music to some 
of my Eastern friends’ ears to hear us. We could wear 
off the fatigue of the day’s work in short order, One 
P. M, in December, Jones, Cleveland and I drove out two 
miles to a little stream, locking for ducks. In just three 
hours we had brought to bag 17 mallards, 13 quails, 7 rab- 
bits and a chicken. Honors were about even all round. 
The chicken was killedjat fully 75yds. rise, with ag12-gauge 
mod. choke, 4drs. powder, double wads and itoz. No. 2 
shot and single pasteboard wad. It was a load for ducks. 
For all ordinary shooting, at close range, such as quail, 
etc.. | find 3drs, powder, single wad and 1 oz. No. 8 shot 
with pasteboard wad, is best. For ducks and other long. 
range, hard shooting, I prefer the above (4drs. and 140z,) 
load, with perhaps a pasteboard wad between the felt 
wads over powder. Chilled shot is better than dropped 
shot, as it breaks bones better and does not take feathers 
and fur in with it. We haye golden plover and Wilson 
snipe in abundance. Then if one wants the fun of shoot- 
ing wolves, there are hundreds of them here. They 
trouble the farmers a great deal. The ducks come back 
about the middle of February or ist of March and stay 
two months.—W. B. G. 


ARKANSAS.—Little Rock, Sept. 4.—The opening of the 
season was observed by an army of hunters who met 
with various degrees of success. I went to St. Francis 
bottom and made a waterhaul. There is very little game 
there except bear. They are very plenty but I did not 
fallin with one. The overflow last spring drove eyvery- 
thing out. Several deer hunters killed their game. A 
party on the prairie brought in eighty-two chickens. Two 
years ago they would have probably killed five or may 
be ten. Yet many want our game law repealed. Our 
representatives in this county are all right on that propo- 
sition and it will no go without a fight. We intend to 
try to tighten it instead of letting it go.—CAsuAL. 


PRoF, WILLIAM Cook of Harvard College was killed 
by the accidental discharge of his gun while he was 
shooting bay snipe at Chatham, Mass., Aug. 27. He re- 
ceived a severe wound in the knee, which bled profusely. 
A young man accompaning him took Cook on his back 
and brought him across the beach to the boat, and rowed 
him to the main land, where he was taken to his boarding- 
house by several fishermen, Local medical aid was sum- 
moned and Cambridge doctors telegraphed for, but the 
bleeding could not be stopped, and after hours of intense 
suffering he died, 


MASSACHUSETTS GROUSE.—Greenfield, Mass., Sept. 2.— 
Editor Forest and Stream: I seein this week’s issue of 
your paper a repetition of what I saw in the Boston 
Herald of afew days back, in relation to New England 
game birds, wherein it states that the law in this State is 
off on grouse September 15. Where does this information 
come from? Chapter 276 of the Acts of 1886 places the 
close season on this bird from Jan. 1 to Oct. 1.—GREEN- 
FIELD, [The season begins Oct.1, The mistake of our 
correspondent was not noticed. ] 


Swiven, Guys in ILLINoIs.—St. Louis sportsmen are 
much exercised over the destructive work of swivel gun 
duck shooters on Canteen Lake, Hl. These engines are| WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 1.—Rail shooting opens here 
very profitable to the market gunners, among them | to-day, and big bags are expected, as the birds are re- 
Baptiste Guennaud; but there is no game left for the | ported being plentiful. We consider from eight to twelve 
7 sportsmen, Ronan a fair bag for one tide,—Mark RIGHT. 


headin 


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A SHoT av A Heron.—New Castle, N, H., Aug, 31.— 
While out snipe shooting yesterday, I put up a great blue 
heron which flew ahead of me, and alighted, as I thought, 
out of gunshot, Determined to risk a shot, I put into my 
gun (a 10-bore, 94lbs. Parker) a shell loaded with 5drs. 
powder and 1 oz, of TT shot, fired, and to my surprise saw 
the bird drop, Pacing the distance I found it was 123 
liberal paces. Though the pellets were large, I call that 
a pretty lengthy shot. The bird was killed perfectly 
dead. Snipe are not very plenty this year sofar. An 
early flight of coots is expected by the gunners here.—J. 
WENDELL, JR. 


SHORE BIRDS AND WILDFOWL.—Elizabeth, N. J., Sept. 
2,—While out shooting snipe last Tuesday in the rain, I 
saw a flock of geese fly over from northeast to southwest. 
I do not think that. any one else from here saw them, as I 
accidentally ran across them while looking through my 
glass. Snipe shooting is very poor here for this time of 
the year; a few yellow-legs and plover is all that can be 
seen, Willets are very scarce,—PLOVER. 


WILD TURKEY’s CALL.—Philadelphia, Miss.—I find that 
it is impossible for me with the letters of our alphabet to 
convey a correct idea of the different notes or calls made 
by the wild turkey, Although I have always been very 
suecessful in making the notes and deceiving the most 
wary of these noble birds, I found that it was not an easy 
matter to convey a correct idea on paper of just how 
it could be done.—S. P, Nasu, 


New York GAME Law CoMPILATIONS are published by 
the Utica Fish and Game Protective Association (com- 
piled by John D, Collins, Secretary, 58 Franklin Square, 
Utica) and by the Anglers’ Association of St. Lawrence 
River, and Eastern New York Fish and Game Protective 
Association (compiled by F. M. Danaher, Albany. 


LE PRAIRIE’S Row.—In your notes on Brandreth Lake 
in issue Sept. 2, you give the time made by my guide Le 
Prairie from Holland’s Blue Mountain Lake to North Bay 
of Raquette Lake as four hours. Jt was three hours and 
thirty-five minutes.—W. HOLBERTON. 


NEBRASKA,—Shelton, Neb.—The best time to shoot 
prairie chickens here is the latter part of August and the 
month of September, After Oct. 1 they gather in large 
packs and will not lie well to a dog.—A, W. S. 


MiIcHiGgAN.—Cedar Se prospects for fall shoot- 
ing are unusually good, ruffed_grouse being more plenty 
than for several years past.—W. H. W. 


AT A PARTRIDGE FAMILY REUNION in Orland, Me., a 
stuffed wild partridge was mounted on the piano as the 
family emblem. 


MUZZLE VS. BREECH. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Last September I ordered a .38-caliber Ballard schuetzen rifle. 
As I had been shooting a muzzleloading schuetzen gun for the last 
ten years I felt, so to speak, “kind of shaky” about beating the 
record of my preyious shooting, thinking that no breechloading 
fun would shoot as exactly as a muzzleloader. The first g0od trial 
I gave the gun was in Noyember last, when in 534 hours of shooting, 
I made the big score of 109 6in. bullseyes in easy shooting, As my 
biggest score with the muzzleloader was only 58 6in. bt seyes in 
the great yearly shooting of the California Schuetzen Olub in 1885, 
I was the most surprised man in the club, after making the ahove 
score, for which I received the gold medal for the most bullseyes, 
On the 15th inst. the yearly shooting of the club occurred again, 
and I am proud to say that I made the magnificent score of 230 6in. 
bullseyes in 914 hours, shooting with the Ballard breechloading 
rifle, beating the next best man by 79 bullseyes. Following is my 
official score, taken from the secretary’s book: 7 

Time of shooting, 644 hours. Shots fired, 643. Amount of 6in. - 
bullseyes, 230. Amount of 10in. bullseyes during the day, 640. Out- 
side the black, 3. Average time to each 6in. bullseye, 24 minutes. 
Average time to each shot, 9 shots in 8 minutes. 

The foregoing score does not allow me even a minute for resting, 
cleaning of gun, or refreshments, so you can see that | have given 
a full trial to the breechloader. During the last 120 shots fired I 
did not clean nor wipe the gun. That I have been crowned Schuet- 
zen King of the State of California is an honor which notalone re- 
flects credit to the sharp eye, steady nerve and good endurance, 
but also to the splendid weapon [have used. kK. WERTHEIMER. 

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. 23, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

At short intervals for many years I have been accustomed to 
seeing articles in your journal lauding the superior accuracy of 
the muzzleloading rifle as against the breechloader. In common 
with a majority of the Massachusetts Rifie Association, I have 
been desirous of seeing an exhibition of this boasted superiority. 
In the hope of bringing out these advocates of the muzzleloader 
the directors of the Massachusetts Rifie Association have from 
time to time put on rest matches in which the conditions have 
been varied from the usual Creedmoor rules as to height, trigger 
pull, etc., so that these muzzleloading advocatss could have a 
chance to come in and scoop things, and at the same time demon- | 
strate how silly the great majority of riflemen are to stick to these 
inferior breechloaders when something so superior was to be had. 
These rest matches in which heavy muzzleloaders could compete 
have now been running over two years. The following are the 
conditions of our current match which will run for seyeral months 
yet before closing: 

“Rest Match.—Conditions—Standard American Target. Dis- 
tance, 200 yards. Any rifle, without restrictions re arding weight, 
sights (telescope sight allowed), or trigger pull, with the exception 
that hair triggers must be provided with safety lock. Any posi- 
tion or rest, Five (5) scores to count. Five (5) scores may be 
counted at one competition. Entries unlimited. Entries to mem- 
bers, twenty-five (25) cents. To non-members, fifty (50) cents for 
first entry, and twenty-five (25) cents for re-entry each day. Ties 
will be decided by the next best score (or scores, if necessary). 
This match will close Thanksgiving Day, 1886. Prizes six in num. 
ber. First prize, 12 per cent. of total entry fees: second, 11 per 
cent.; third, 9 per cent.; fourth, 8 per cent.; ih, 6 per cent. ; 
sixth, 4 per cent,” 

These conditions appear to be liberal toward the muzzleloaders, 
considering the great superiority claimed for these ancient weap- 
ons, and the fact that no breechloaders but such as would come 
under Creedmoor rules are used in these matches. 

In view of these opportunities offered by the M.R. A. for the 
past two years, it would seem in order for the advocates of the 
muzzleloader hereabouts, at least, to adopt a motto—slightly 
modified to suit—which I once saw suspended over the door of 2 
sportsman’s resort in Florida, where gentlemen sometimes gaye 
tangible evidence of the faith that was in yee he legend ran, 
“Put up or shut up,” Changed to “Shoot or shut up,” though 
somewhat slangy, it would be to the point. BREECHLOADER, 


ATHLETIC GAMES will be contested on the grounds of the Brook- 
lyn Athletic Association, DeKalb and Classon avenues, Sept. 11. 

. M., the oceasion being a testimonial to KE. W. Johnston, the 
club’s trainer, 


DANGER SIGNAxs from the Weather Bureau are not more signifi- 
cant of a storm than a cough is of consumption. Providentially 
we can cure any cough with Hale’s Honey of Horehound and Tar. 
Sold by all druggists and country storekeepers, Pike's Toothache 
Drops cure in one minute.—Adv. 


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A TRIP TO MAD RIVER.—I, 

i\\ AD RIVER, in Oswego county, N, Y., is really the 
northern branch of Salmon River, a fishing ground 
well known to many anglers in the northern part of New 
York, It was about 9 A. M. when we reached the end of 
our drive, Here we found that the man who acted as 
guide was absent, Will’s first words were: ‘‘Well, Still- 
aboy, we are inafixnow. The place we want to go to 
is five miles or more from here and a good part of the 
way directly through the woods; I have the points of the 
compass if you think we could venture alone.” Oh yes, 
{ could do anything just now, or thought I could. HadI 
not come nearly four hundred miles to go there, and was 
not every moment precious to me? Perhaps there are 
not many men in the world that I would have said this to, 
but IT knew what Willwas. He neither grumbled at his 
Inek nor found fault with the weather, nor the walking, 
nor the flies. Deliver me from any other company on a 
fishing excursion. 

I strapped my knapsack on my back. It was filled 
with tins and boxes and cans and with a change of cloth- 
ing should I get wet. It is one of the old Seventh Regi- 
ment kind, with a wooden frame around its sides and it 
is astonishing how much it can be made to accommodate 
besides the rubber blanket and the old railway shawl, 
The fishing basket was then slung over my shoulder, It 
had the crock of butter and apiece of pork and my wading 
shoes in it. And now with the two rods in my hand I was 
ready for the tramp. Will carried his knapsack and 
basket as well as I, only they were not quite so heavy as 
mine as he was burdened with the short-handled frying- 
pan to cook our fish and the axe to blaze our way. It 
was nearly 10 o’clock before we started and the August 
day soon grew warm. The underbrush were not thick, 
nor were there many windfalls to climb over or go round. 
The trees were chiefiy beech, birch and maple with occa- 
sionally a hemlock and a few spruces interspersed, I led 
the way with the compass in my hand, (though I seldom 
looked at it) breaking twigs and branches as I passed 
along, while Willcut down saplings or stopped occasion- 
ally to make a blaze on some large tree. We had crossed 
two small ridges and two or three tiny brooklets, when 
there came to our ears the premonitory rumble of thunder. 
It was coming nearer and nearer. ‘The rain would be on 
us directly, so with all possible speed we hung the rubber 
blankets over alow limb, stowed ourselves under it just 
in the nick of time, and when the shower burst upon us 
managed to keep perfectly dry. The shower continued 
for nearly an hour and then ceased almost as suddenly 
as ithad begun. The moment the cloud had passed, we 
were ina blaze of light. Such another sight I had never 
seen. The sun was declining toward the west, and as 
the rays came in beneath the trees and through the open- 
ings in the forest, every leaf and twig and feather of fern 
elistened and glittered like silver. The drops that hung 
at the ends of the leaves or fellfrom the branches shone 
like diamonds and reflected the resplendent colors of the 
rainbow, Wewere in a forest of silver and green, an 
enchanted and fairy land. 

But now came another experience, and that of a very 
different character. Wehad to hurry on, for there were 
two miles or more yet to be trudged, and that through 
the dripping underbrush where every branch sent down 
its shower. The knapsack was strapped on again, and I 
put my head through the opening in the rubber blanket, 
But oh how wet the woods were! Our legs were soaked 
and soaked again, and our feet slipped on all the old 
branches and roots hidden in the moss. Before many 

minutes I was wet almost to the waist, and the arm that 
broke the twigs was soaked to the shoulder. But on we 
must go, and on we did go. And now to lay our course 
became more difficult, As the sun declined toward the 
west the compass had to be consulted quite frequently, 
[ could no longer keep the sun almost in front of me, nor 
over my right shoulder, and there was a tendency to bear 
off too much toward the south. Indeed, had the sun 
continued to shine, this tendency might have been dis- 
astrous, but before we had gone very far it was overcast 
again, Then the forest was somber and still. 

We had seen but few birds on our way, Several par- 
tridges had started up along the path, a thrush had 
uttered his fall note of cluck, some bluejays had called 
pe-yea as we passed, and I would see the little wood 
pewee as I tried to look out from beneath the trees, flut- 
tering at the ends of the limbs overhead or hear him call 
in his plaintive notes. However, the real forest is usually 
silent, except along the edge of the clearings or the bor- 
ders of lakes and streams, and especially is this the case 
in August, when all birds are fledged. 

But lam getting tired and have been looking for the 
stream for the past half hour. I am continually saying to 
myself, “‘on the other side of this knoll.” And yet when 
we pass over it no river is there, sometimes not even so 
much as a brook. Are we wrong or is the compass wrong? 
No, the compass is not wrong. I never knew one to be 
wrong yet, and I advise every one who is making his way 
in the woods to be guided by it, 

Our position was becoming serious. It was getting late 
in the afternoon. Had we missed the stream? 

Will is off at my left and lam making my way relying 
upon the needle. Iam warm and tired, and the lower 
parts of my body seem to be sending up a cloud of steam 
that condenses under my shoulders and falls back to be 
heated again as though I were an evaporator and con- 
denser allin one. Iam not prepared though to laugh at 
these things just now. The prospect is too serious. We 
may have to spend the night somewhere inthe forest and 
find our way back by the track that we came. I will go 
on, There is pork in the basket and a loaf of bread on my 

back. Lamina hollow and an opening in the woods 
allows me to look some distance up the rise in front. 
There are dead trees. Three of them, and they do not 
appear to have been struck by lightning either. May be 
there has been a camp there, I say to myself, At least I 
will go and see. Idogo, And there, sure enough, is the 
place that we are looking for, and below the bank I see 
the sheen of the rushing water and hear its pleasant 
splash. 
P eeHTallo,” T shout as loud as I can call to Will, scaring a 
red squirrel that was near me and causing a pewee to re- 
spond in his plaintive call Soon Will’s voice is heard as 


another disappointment. 
See, the fellows that were herein June must have bor- 
rowed ib.” 


is rough and there is danger of stumb 


he calls back, ‘‘Have you found it?” ‘‘Yes,” Lreply, and 
then I hear him breaking the branches and chopping as 
he comes to where I am. 


‘Ts this the place, Will?” I ask, as the poor fellow, look- 


ing red and exhausted like myself, came up. 


“Yes, I] think it is,” he replies, ‘‘and lucky we are to 


find it.” 


“But there isno shanty here,” I suggested, ‘‘and it is 


going to rain before long.” 


‘No, there is no shanty here,” said Will, “and that is 
But I am sure this is the place. 


And sure enough this was most evident, though the 


rains and anew growth had somewhat obliterated the 
marks of their mischief. 
old poles and two pieces of bark that had been pulled off 
the shanty, 


There were the brands of the 


But now was notime to think of these things. ‘‘We 
must buifd another,” said Will, in hisresolute way. And 
after we had eaten a piece of bread and butter, he picked 


up the axe and we went to work. 


It was quite a job to build this shanty, as Will called it, 
The bark did not peel well, and everything had to be 
done. But before the darkness set in we had a roof over 
our heads and were prepared to make ourselves comfort- 
able. While Will cut the firewood, I laid the boughs and 
twigs for the bed and brushed up the sides of the camp. 
We had no bark to spare for that purpose, and spruce 
branches had to answer. 

At last we were through, though, and no rain had 
fallen. The woods were still, and the silence would haye 
been almost oppressive had it not been for the noise of the 
river. There was a peculiar gloom around us, and the 
fragrance of the woods seemed to be closed in and pressed 
down, as though there was a weight above the trees con- 
fining it to the surface. But, oh! how pleasant. A nice 
fire burned in front of the shanty, with a piece of old 
bark, well soaked by the shower, raised on two crotched 
sticks far above it, so that in the event of rain, should it 
come on in the night, our light would not be quenched, 

The bark table was laid upon the boughs and in half an 
hour we were sitting and reclimbing by it. I need not 
say that the pork and bread and tea and crackers all 
tasted well, and we did ample justice to them all, Most 
of the readers of FOREST AND STREAM know all about 
this, and Iam sorry for those who do not. Will had his 
smoke as we listened to the owls and made our plans 
for the next day, while we joked about our tribu- 
lations in the woods and laughed as we thought of our 
ups and downs, It was not long before I proposed that 
both should lie down. The rubber blankets were placed 
under us while Will wrapped himself in his ‘‘comfortable” 
and I found a use for my railway shawl. Soon Will was 
asleep. At least I judged he was. He was making a 
noise something like the scolding notes of a house wren 
and the sputtering song of a tree toad in thé spring of 
the year. But there was no sleep for me, I was too 
timid or excited or something. It seems to me I thought 
of everything and heard everything sound, the fire and 
its snapping, the rain as it came steadily down, the noise 
of the river as I wondered how it looked. The journey 
through the woods was gone over again, and then, just 
as L was about to get a disturbed nap, a wretched porcu- 
pine—whose habitation I suppose was somewhere in the 
neighborhood—ran along the log at the back of the 
shanty, scratching and shaking the boughs that were 
under my head as he ran, And after an hour or more, 
just as I was about to go off again, he repeated the oper- 
ation by returning in the same way. 

And so it went until some time after twelve, I suppose, 
when I had ashort nap, only to be awakened again by 
the feeling of water dropping into my eye. The fact of 
it was I was undera leak, the bark directly over my head 
having a knothole or crack init, I got up, looked out 
into the darkness, replenished the fire and then cast 
myself on my blanket again. I was not uncomfortable. 
T was only wakeful. For a long time I listened to the 
yain as it came steadily down and the running of the 
river as it went laughing by, thinkmg within myself, we 
shall have the best kind of fishing after such a quiet 
storm, When Islept or for how long I could not tell, 
but again I was awakened by feeling something cold upon 
my cheek. Whether [had turned over or a new drop 
had found me I did not know. But I knew that the fire 
was low and Ithought I heard an owl hoot. I moved 
again and lay for some time, when I saw that the day 
was dawning and this time heard the owls hoot for sure. 

Will was sleeping as quietly as an infant. His wren 
and the treetoad noise had long since ceased. Indeed it 
ceased before he had been asleep an hour, and only occa- 
sionally would a deep drawn breath escape him. I make 
up my mind that I will try the stream while Willis sleep- 
ing. I move quietly around the shanty, put on my fish- 
ing clothes and get my traps together. 

For once in my life, at least, 1 must say that I felt a 
little timid. Iwas in the deep forest and about to explore 
a stream where everything was wild and new to me, 
came down the bank, climbed over a few logs, and found 
myself standing by a stream about twenty feet wide, that 
seemed to be running as though ib wanted to get away 
from itself. It was a gloomy spot where I stood, The 
hill or the high bank opposite me was some two hundred 
yards away. It was clothed with hemlocks and spruce, 
Of course L could not see it plainly. To me it appeared 
something like a dark cloud that shuts out the light of the 
sky that is beyond it. I walk into the stream very care- 
fully. Thereisno path along the side, 1 should think 
not. Nothing there but alder bushes, thick as they can 
stand, interspersed with fallen trees and bog holes. Ugh! 
The water is cold. Colder than that which has soaked me 
to the waist. I am nearly up tomy knees. Hah! There 
is a bite; Here he comes; but I hope the next one will be 
larger. You are a scant six inches, and although the law 
does not protect you (there was no six-inch law at that 
time), a fellow’s respect for himself ought to. And now 
Tam feeling my way down stream, forgetful of the gloom 
and dampness, while my bait plays from side to side in 
front of me, The water does not deepen, but the bottom 
ing every moment. 
More fish—one, two, three, four—nearly as fast as I can 
pull them out, none of them much over six inches, though, 
and they are noi of the plump kind, but long and slim. I 


have a dozen now, and it seems to me the whole of them 
would hardly make a meal for a hungry } 
Will say that “‘the trout in Mad River are not large.” 
Surely they are not. 


man, Well may 


I go on picking up one from time to time that I can 
keep. And now the water deepens, and as I look down I 
see I am coming to a stretch of still water. I notice that 
the rain has made quite a freshet. The low banks are 
flooded, here and there are pools among the alder bushes, 
I take two more, neither of them above the average size. 
And now I have gained the entrance to the still water; 
where I anticipate bigger luck. Not a bite, far down as 
Ican throw, And a fly is tried with the same result. 

It looks so wild and frightful down here, and the deep 
woods come so near the areca that I think Iwill go up 
and fish above the camp. Will will be company, even 
though he may be asleep. It is too lonely down here, 

I take another fish on my way up. Now for one in that 
place where the river turns to the left, I take three, but 
two of them have to go back, I am not fishing for sai- 
dines. Iam just below the camp, and there seems to be 
a good place to fish here, The stream runs right against 
the bank and there is a deep hole, while a tree stands close 
to the edge of it, with some of its roots exposed, I will 
get all I want to make up a mess for breakfast here, 
thought I, And sure enough, the first cast brings me a 
nice one, while the second produced a half-pounder, his 
general color very dark and mottled, while the red spots 
shone out most beautifully. I shout to wake Will upand 
return at once to the camp. 

Tt was only 6 o'clock now, though it seemed to me that 
it might be noon. Iwas tired. So tired that I thought 
of resting for some time. I did not tell Will this, for my 
trout had raised his hopes to the highest pitch. Then he 
had slept the whole night and consequently felt as lovely 
as asquirrel. But my enthusiasm for fishing even was 
passing away. However, I made the coffee and got out 
the bread and butter, with the condensed milk, while 
Will prepared the fish. His way was to put the fish mto 
the pan, salted and peppered with just enough water to 
coyer them, to simmer and stew until they were cooked 
through, when he would put about three ounces of butter 
in the pan, and after a little more stewing they were done, 
IT must say that they were quite nice. And to soak his 
bread in the gravy,as he called it, seemed to be Will's 
especial delight. But this way would not answer well, J 
imagine, with large trout. My plan was the old orthodox 
method, clean the fish, dry them on a cloth, roll in flour 
or Indian meal and fry them in butter, Iam always sat- 
isfied with trout cooked in this way. STILLABOY, 

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STINK POND. 
Editor Forest and Strean: t 
To the readers of FoREST AND STREAM in Luzerne 
county, Pa., the name will be familiar as belonging to a 
certain little lake situated high up on a mountain distant 
about five miles from the city of Wilkesbarre. To some 
of them there will be associated with it recollections of 
pleasing incidents and good times. There are other lakes 
in its neighborhood, some larger, some smaller, and all 
more beautiful, but Stink Pond is perhaps better known 
and more widely celebrated than any of them. A good 
many years ago this little body of water was smaller and 
prettier than it is now, and was known to the inhabitants 
of the thinly settled region by the name of Sink Pond, 
but with the increase of population and greater number 
of mouths to repeat it, it became corrupted into the more 
vulgar name ib now bears. It has numerous inlets of 
little mountain streams and is also fed by springs from 
the bottom. Its gently sloping shores of generally low 
land are very irregular, serrated with numberless recesses 
large and small, and it was once a beautiful sheet of clear 
pure water. But some sixteen or eighteen years ago the © 
Crystal Spring Water Company took possession of ib and 
built a dam at its outlet, throwing back the water over 
the lower shores and increasing its size more than double, 
Then as it spread out through the standing bushes and 
timber of large and small growth, covering up old stumps 
and fallen trees, it formed artificial swamps and marshes 
which in time became perennial, and when this vegeta- 
tion began to die and decay, leaving standing tall leafless 
trees and bushes, it presented a scene barren and desolate 
indeed. There were few places where a boat could reach 
the shore, andif one attempted to walk around it the 
chances were that he would lose sight of the pond entirely 
and perhaps get lost in the many swamps as I did once to 
my sorrow. As the decayed vegetable matter increased 
the water became discolored and bitter to the taste-and 
was not fit to drink until it had been filtered. However, 
after it had passed through the filter at the dam and had 
run its course down the little outlet stream until it came 
to the water pipes, it was tolerably good. The water 
company, with a view to encourage their patrons, gave it 
the more pleasing name of Crystal Lake, but this was not 
acceptable to those who knew it, and Stink Pond clung 
toit and was more befitting its character than ever. 
One day it was discovered that the pond was alive with 
pike and catfish, and as the news spread fishermen began 
to flock there in large numbers, catching more than they 


T| could use or carry away, and the place became a scene of 


lively activity. The fish hog was in his glory. After a 
time the water company took a hand in the matter and 
put a stop to the slaughter by posting the shores and em- 
ploying a watchman to prevent all fishing without a per- 
mit. They built a house for the watchman and his 
family, placed half a dozen boats on the pond, and issued 
permits indiscriminately at a dollar apiece. It was a 
ereat revenue to the company. As the fish began to show 
signs of decreasing in numbers, the permits were limited 
to twelve fish each, and as long as fish remained of good 
size permits were in great demand, for one could catch as 
many as he desired, and, as the boats were provided with 
fish wells, pick out his dozen from the largest and throw 
back the rest, But a time came when one was not so sure 
of the dozen fish he had paid his dollar for in advance, 
and it was even reported that some had gone away at 
night, after fishing all day, with nothing but sunburned 
faces and blistered hands to show for their day’s work, 
digusted and swearing they would never go there again, 
As the fishing became poorer anglers became fewer, 
until there were hardly any one to go there at all, and 
Stink Pond was almost forsaken, bub not forgotten. 
There were a certain few “‘old stagers” who had formed 
an affection for the place, who liked to fish for the fishing 
itself, and they had waited long and patiently for this 
change. Now they could go there and enjoy a peaceful — 
quiet day, undisturbed by the shouts and imprecations 0, 
a noisy crowd, Forthemthere were still good times to b 
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‘to themselves, perhaps, than to the refined tastes of their 
more modern brethren, It was my good fortune to be- 
long to this class of ‘‘old stagers,” and as I recall some of 
the good old-fashioned times we had, the recollection is 
very pleasant. With an agreeable companion the four 
ney was short, and arriving at the pond, perhaps, late in 
the day, we were still in time to use our rods in trolling 
for pike with varied success until the shades of evening 
approached, Then seeking some favorite nook, we would 
build a fire and have supper, not infrequently a part of 
our catch helping to form the repast. As the evening 
grew darker and while enjoying our after-supper smoke, 
we would change our trolling spoons for plain catfish 
hooks and cork float, and with angle worms brought for 
the occasion, bait up, push out a little way from the 
shore and wait patiently for bites. As we sat and talked 
and smoked, or silently watching the camp-fire as. it 
lighted up the background and threw its long, golden 
streak across the water toward us, listened to the many 
voices of the night, the hoot of an owl, the squalling of a 
coon and splash of jumping fish, every sound seemingly 
magnified a hundred fold as it reflected from the water 
in the stillness, were all music to our ears, and the hours 
passed pleasantly enough. 

Such fishing is not sport, it is contentment. There is a 
charm about it that penotrates deep into the sympatiiies 
of those who like it, Wecould enjoy a day’s trout fishing 
with a fly, or trolling for bass or pickerel,.as much as any 
one, and many days were pleasantly spent by us that 
way. but taking all in all we really enjoyed those nights 
still-fishing for the ugly catfish more than anything: else. 
There was a quiet, indescribable influence in the sur- 
rounding darkness and loneliness that brought a feeling of 
contentment and happiness we could attain in no other 
way. Late in the night when we came to draw in our 
lines and go home, we regretted the necessity, but con- 
soled ourselves with the reflection that the journey was 
but a continuation of the pleasures already experienced, 
for it was a pleasant walk down the lovely old road, so 
well known to us that we needed no light save that of our 
pipes, and as we refilled them and prepared ourselves for 
the start, we cast a last lingering look over the spot which 
had-been so pleasant to us and mutually resolved that it 
should see us again soon. As we trudged along, pufting 
away at our old pipes, or stopping occasionally to rest and 
refill them, we rehearsed the story of past good times 
and formed our plans for future ones, until arriving home 
well on toward morning we were tired enough to seek a 
restful couch, and as we knocked the ashes from our 
pipes and bade each other good night, we felt that it was 
not all of fishing to fish, and an evening had been well 
spent. Bo. 

MANSFIBLD VAautmy, Pa. 


AN ADIRONDACK EVENING. 


eee mountains were casting their long, cool shadows 
over the dark waters of East Pond as Reuben—my 

_ guide—and I stepped out on its shore. We had made a 
carry from a larger lake where our camp was situated, 
and were glad to rest a few moments while I jointed my 
little bamboo rod and rigged a fresh cast, composed. of a 
Beatrice, a light Montreal and a Brandreth. Though with 
thoughts intent on trout, I could not but notice the beau- 
tiful scenery before me. 

- surrounded by forest-covered hills, as yet untouched by 

' fire or axe, Here and there the soft maples are showing 
their brilliant colors in strong contrast with their dark 
green neighbors. A slight breeze ruffled the surface of 
the pond, while the only sounds we heard were the occa- 
sional splash of a trout, or the harsh cry of a bluejay. 
Our light boat was soon in the water, the ever-present 
Winchester on the seat beside me in the bow, and Reuben 

= in the stern handling the paddle. Quietly we glide out 
over the cool, dark waters, for when in the home of the 
“bonnie dun deer” and the savage bear, one quickly 
learns the habit of keeping silent. 

As soon as_we are clear of the lily-pads I begin casting, 
but at first with rather discouraging results, for nob until 
the entire lake is in shadow, do the trout appear at all 
disposed torise, and then at first only the smaller fry. 1 
threw back several fish that at home would be considered 
very decent trout, but here nothing under half a pound 
is considered fair to keep. As we approached the upper 
end of the pond I noticed minnows skipping: about in a 
manner that indicated the presence of large trout, and 

Sure enough at the first cast I made in the shallows near 
the inlet, there was a fierce rush of several good-sized 
fish, two of which I hooked and killed after a sharp 
struggle that made the little rod quiver and the guide. 
remark, **You will smash it sure.” Three times in quick 
succession I killed two trout at a time, averaging 4b. 
each and then six single ones, the largest of which 
weighed 1t1bs. and none under ib.; then, although they 
were still rising greedily, I stopped, having sufficient for 
present use. Well contented we paddled quietly back 
to the carry, drew up our boat and were soon reatly for 
the homeward tramp. Suddenly I noticed the guide 

' gazing intently toward the spot we had just left. ‘There's 
a deer,” he whispered. Sure enough, away at the 
other end of the pond where we had just been fishing” 
stood a fine buck quietly feeding on the lily stems. 
Quickly and without the slighest noise we push out 
again, but this time I handle the 10lb. rifle instead 
of the oz. fly-rod. With wonderful skill Reuben pad- 
dles up the lake, close under the bushes and without 
making the slightest sound. Several times the deer 
lifted up his head: and watched us intently, while 
we remained motionless, hardly daring to breathe, and 
then heresumed feeding while the guide plied his paddle 
again. A quarter of a mile is thus passed, and now we 
are getting nearer. Slower still and, if possible, more 
carefully, paddles the guide, When within about 90yds. 
the buck gets uneasy.and Reuben whispers, ‘‘Shoot!* 
One might think that a deer at that distance was a pretty 
big mark, but Ican assure the reader that after being 
cramped up in the bow of a canoe for twenty minutes 
and with the motion of the unsteady craft added, I found 
it exceedingly difficult to: keep the sight where I wanted 
it. The deer seemed to be dancing aroundin the most 
wonderful manner. Finally I pulled but never touched 

him. Forawonder he only gave a startled look, and- 
before he could realize what had happened I fired again. 
This time he fell like a log. We quickly paddled up to 
our victim and bled him. He was a magnificent beast, 
with a fine pair of antler which, as the guide expressed 
it, “looked like a rocking chair on his head,” The bullet 
from the 40-60 Winchester had entered under the eye, 


a 


The little Jake is completely, 


passed through the brain, broken his neck, and was just 


ready to drop out through the broken skin. 


With some difficulty we hoisted our game into the boat 
and then returned a second time tothe carry. Tt wasnow 
quite dark, but by the aid of a little piece of candle 
which I happened to have in my pocket we managed to 
see to hoist him into atree and break him up in good 


style, Here we left him to be sent for the next morning, 


It was no fun tramping over the carry in the dark, but 
an hour later, before a blazing wood fire, I forgot the dis- 
comforts and remembered only the pleasures of our ex- 


citing evening. WAKEMAN HOLBERTON. 


Nay Yoris, Sept. 6. 


PENNSYLVANIA Trovur StREAMS.—Camden, N. J., July 
22.—At Brodhead Creek (or Analomink River), Monroe 
county, Pa,, 1 had one yery enjoyable week. I went via 
Henryville on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western 
R. R. (ten miles aboye Water Gap), thence by team to 
take my friends, myself and baggage to the creek (three 
The streams 
are the Brodhead, West Brodhead, Paradise Creek and 


miles east of the station), we camped out. 


Stony River, all easy of access and teeming with the trout, 


There are two hotels on the West Brodhead, Henryville 
House, just back of the station, and Park House at Park- 
On the main stream, Mr. Louls 
Long keeps a neat little boarding house where home-like 


side, + mile distant, 


accommodations can be obtained for a moderate sum, 


Parties can drop him a line to meet them at Cresco 
station (first station above Henryville), his post office 
address is Analomink P, O,,Pa. The surrounding country 
is grand, the views to be obtained from the summits of 
The streams are easy to 
The roads 
A good team will cost $3.50 
per day. The famous Bushkill Creeks are 7 miles dis- 
tant from Long’s; High Knob and adjacent ponds (in 


the mountains are inspiring. 
wade and haye yielded some very good scores. 
are, as a rule, passable. 


Pike county) 12 miles. Bad road- though, I am told. 
Rutfed grouse and Cotton-tails abundant, woodcock in 
season, Rather rough tramping over the hills, but the 
sport will repay it. Would recommend brethren of the 


angle to give this locality a place in their thoughts, when 
Mr. Long 
or the proprietors of the hotels will cheerfully give all 
The post office address of the hotels 


making up their excursions for next season. 


desired information, 
is Parkside P: O,, Pa,—C. W. FH. 


BLACK Bass In New HAmpsHire.—Wolfboro, N. H., 


Sept. 4.—Hditor Forest and Stream: Fishing for black 


bass here is good, and many are taken from what is now 


called Smith's Pond, but is more properly known as Win- 
This beautiful sheet of water is only about 


throp Lake. 
a half mile from Winnepesaukie Lake, just back of Wolf- 
boro. On the 238d of last month, Messrs, H. M. Scott and 
Ried Benedict, of New York, were here and made some 
remarkably good scores, They were stopping with Sam 
Fay, of this place, who is a well-known personage, and 
had John Jackson for a guide. Mr. Benedict took at one 
cast three bass which weighed in the ageregate six and a 
quarter pounds. He used a nine-foot leader, with three 
flies, the first a red-ibis, the second a moose, and the tail 
fly a grizzly-king, I watched the struggle from another 
boat, and expected to see the leader part when the fish 
rushed different ways, but after a severe contest and 
much delicate handling, the fish were all brought to the 
landing-net, I have repeatedly taken two at once, 
although one good one is enough, but would not care to 
risk my leader with three two-pound bass on it at once.— 
POKE-0'-MOONSHINE. 


Mount VERNON, Maine, Aug. 21.—This is one of the 
prettiest villages nestled among the hills, mountains and 
lakes of a State famed for its beautiful scenery and in- 
vigorating atmosphere. From my window I see two fine 
sheets of water and from a hill a little distance from the 
house f can count fourteen ponds or lakes with clear, 
sparkling surfaces. Half of these are well stocked with 
black bass and white perch, one or more with landlocked 
sahnon, and all. with myriads of pickerel. Two water- 
sheds are in view—the Kennebec and the Androscoggin. 
The Kennebec waters nature stocked with white perch, 
the Androscoggin with the yellow perch, though now 
man has planted them with the white beauties. The 
black bass populates the crystal homes of both valleys. 
They are growing in fayor with the sportsmen each year, 
and many come from distant sections of the country to 
enjoy the fun of the gentle art and are giving an increas- 
ing revenue to the hotels and the Maine Central Railroad, 
Long Pond is my favorite fishing resort here. I christened 
my new Henshall split bamboo rod with a 24lbs. fighter, 
my first fish for the season,—J. W. T, 


TROUT AND Mink.—Cedar Springs, Mich., Sept. 1,— 
Yesterday closed the trout season in this State for this 
year, and my last trip was especially gratifying to me, 
the last fish 1 caught being the largest I have taken this 
year, It measured 1bin. in length and weighed ilb. 2oz. 
While fishing on Dop Creek a few weeks ago I ran across 
a trout fisher that would have made ‘‘Old Izaak” look well 
to his laurels. Isaw a dark animal jump into the water, 
and, diving, swim directly under the log I was standing 
on and come to the surface with something in his mouth, 
which he immediately took ashore. I overhauled it and 
it proved to be a mink with an 1lin. trout. It was not 
over a minute from the time he jumped in the water till I 
had the trout. I knew that mink sometimes caught fish, 
but I never supposed they got trout whenever they wanted. 
them.—W. H.W. 


_ NETTING IN GREAT SouTH Bay.—Patchogue, N. Y., 
Sept. 6.—Editor Forest and Stream: On Wednesday of 
last week, Some fishermen of this place netted between 
4,000 and 5,000 weakfish in the Great South Bay. The 
fish were not large ones, the average weight of these fish 
now in the bay is between 1b. and 2lbs,, and among the 
fish were a few Spanish mackerel. The fish were shipped 
to New York from this place in sugar boxes on two days 
in order not to excite attention.—VIGIL. 


AN OLD Trout i A WeEnn.—Glastonbury, Aug. 31.— 
Mr. Ezra Hollister, of Wassaic, Conn., has a speckled 
brook trout that was placed in his well twelve years ago, 
when very small. Last week it was taken out and weighed 
lbs, There were a few scales knocked off in spots where 
the bucket hit him occasionally. He was carefully returned 
to his old quarters in the well.—M. 


Winston, N, C.. has a new club for protection of fish 


and game, 


~  Mishenltare. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co- 


THE AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY. 
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED, 


Hk CHAIRMAN—The treasnrer’s report has not yet 

been read, and perhaps that should be readnow. Ifthe 

gentlemen will listen the secretary will read the report of the 
treasurer. 

After the reading it was moved and seconded that the re- 
port of the treasurer be accepted and placed on file. Carried- 

THE CHAIRMAN—Article IV, of the Constitution which was 
adopted to-day provides that the regular meeting of the 
Society shall be held once a year, the time and place being 
decided upon at the preyious meeting, orin default of such 
action by the executive committee. Jt will, therefore, de- 
volve upon this meeting to determine the time and place of 
the next meeting of the Society, Will any gentleman present 
make a suggestion in regard to that matter? 

Mr. Tomiin—Before this matter comes up there is one 
resolution here I would like to read and get an expression of 
opinion of the gentlemen present. _ Yesterday the preponder- 
ance of the evidence brought before us showed that it was 
better to propagate fish than it was to police the great waters 
of the lakes, I should like to present this resolution for 
consideration:* 

Resolved, Thatit is the sense of this meeting that the 
public good of the States bordering on the chain of upper 
lakes would be best served by the establishment of fish 
hatcheries for the propagation of the spawn of whitefish and 
lake trout, and we do pledge ourselves to urge on our Con- 
gressional representatives and Senators to obtain an appro- 
priation from Congress at this session to be devoted to this 
purpose, 

Mr, TomMLrIN—I will say this has been a matter of consider- 
ation in Duluth for some time. We have communicated 
with our representative there and also with the Senators, 
and the matter is in their hands. Since Il have been in the 
meeting here [ have been making some inquiries as to the 
best method of procedure, and I learn it can only be done by 
Congressional appropriation or grant. If it is the sense of 
the meeting I would like to have the matter discussed, and 
would ofter it as a resolution if it will be accepted. 

THD CHAIRMAN—Y ou haye heard the resolution that has 
been read, What action will you take upon ib? 

Mr. MATHER—I should rather think, Mr, President, that 
this was a matter more pertinent to the Commissioners of 
Fisheries of the States and the gentlemen who are interested 
in the stocking of the great lakes really, than one that came 
within the scope of this organization, because it is a local 
matter, as much so as if the Association should move that 
the hatching of codfish be extended, or the stocking of the 
Mississippi or some other local stream. That is the view I 
take of the matter. 

THE CHAIRMAN—It doesn’t seem tome that there is any 
objection if the gentleman simply wishes to get the opinion 
of the members present, from the bordering States perhaps, 
but otherwise, as Mr. Mather has suggested, it would be just 
as proper to petition Congress to stock the Connecticut River 
with shad, it seems to me, as it would be in this matter, The 
matter belongs more particularly to the State Commissioners 
and the citizens, the inhabitants of the various States in 
this immediate neighborhood and not for the Society, which 
is supposed to represent the whole United States. That is the 
idea that presents itself to the chair, It is open of course 
for discussion by the Society. 

Mr. DunNING—I move that the resolution be laid aside 
until we get through with the business now under consider- 
ation. 

THE CHAIRMAN—Will any gentleman make any sugges- 
tion, as to the time and place of the next meeting, either in 
the form of a motion or remarks in regard to the matter? 

Mr. MAy—In order to bring the matter before the Soci- 
ety, I moye that the next annual meeting of this Society 
be held in Washington on the second Tuesday of May, 1887. 

Mr. BARTLETT—I move that the next annual meeting of 
the Society be held at Quincy, Mlinois, the ‘Gem City of the 
West,” the speaker tendering the hospitalities of the city to 
Bho Society should they conclude to hold the méeting at that 
place. 

Mr, Dunning suggested that the Society meet at Madison, 
Wisconsin, at the next annual convention. 

MR, FAIRBANK—I second the motion of Mr. May. I want 
to say here that I feel pes mortified at the lack of 
interest that our people have taken in this meeting. The 
Commissioners in the Western States, where they have a 
Commission, have not come here as I expected they would 
and as they ought to have done, and they don’t deserve 
another meeting. We could haye had more interest from 
the general public if the matter had been a little better 
understood and I supposed it would be. I don’t know 
exactly where the fault is, but we have relied on Dr. Rowe 
to disseminate the matter in the press and have the general 
public understand the full scope and intention of the meet- 
ing and awaken some outside interest in it, but [have been 
absent myself and have been very much engaged in other 
things, and I supposed the matter was being attended to. I 
think we ought to rest on the laurels we have won this time 
and try a meeting at Washington, which is really head- 
quarters, : 

Mr. MATHER—Mr. President, I agree with what Mr. Fair- 
bank has said about the advantages of Washington. Wash- 
ington is a eentral point; it is at the head of the National 
Government, as some of you may know, and there is a vast 
museum of fishculture to be seen there. All the apparatus 
which has ever been devised is in the National Museum, and 
there are many advantages to be gained by having the meet- 
ing there. We have had the most successful meetings we 
ever have had in Washington, and while these questions 
comeup about the Hast or West, I don’t think it is worth 
while entertaining them. The Society is a national one in 
its scope and in its aim, and I do not hesitate to avow myself 
for Washington. 

Mr. MAy—I will amend my motion, Mr. Chairman, by 
moying that the next annual meeting of the Society be held 
in Washington on the 12th, 18th and 14th days of May, 1887. 

Which motion, being duly seconded, was carried. 

Mz. FATRBANK—I want to say a word or two more about 
the history of the linois Fish Commission, which the 
modesty of my associate, Mr. Bartlett, has prevented him 
from saying anything about. He has done all the work, and 
it is a little different work from what any other commission 
or State has done, and it has been so successful that I feel it 
is important to say something about it here and call your 
attention to it, especially to the Commissioners from the 
Western States. You, most of you, know the character of 
the water we have here, and in my talks with him in rela- 
tion to planting and hatching fish, I said I didn’t think he 
could do much of anything in that work, and Mr. Bartlett 
suggested that as there were millions of fish that were left 
every year along the Mississippi River by the receding water, 
the young fish in the spring going to the shallow water near 
the shores, and as the river went down they were left on the 
bottom im the pools and ponds there, millions and millions 
ot them to die, the best work we could do would be to eather 
up those fish, sort them out and distribute them, and that is 
the work we have been on for the past few years, We have 


*Mr. Tomlin was elected as a member of the Society, but has 


failed to complete his membership, 


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a boat and a gang of men that go along the shores of 
the river and gather up these fish, and» we have all 
varieties, from the small-mouthed black bass to the 
buffalo, and we take them up there by the bushel 
and sort them out and have a tank car and that car is filled 
up with these fresh fish and is run over all the railroads in 
the State, and wherever it crosses a river we stop and dump 
in our fish, and we have distributed a great many hundred 
thousand of fish with, very gratifying success, as we get from 
all portions of the State reports of the pickerel, bass and 
perch where they neyer were known before. This is a work 
that is easily and cheaply done, and considering the numbers 
of the fish we haye distributed, it is much cheaper than any 
other work that is done in that line. It so very effective that 
I feel like suggesting it to the members, particularly of the 
Western States here, believing it is really a much more 
effective and profitable way of spending money than by 
hatehing and attempting to plant the fish where they are not 
indigenous. 

Mr. CLARK—I understand they are planted in streams 
where they were not before, Do you think you would have 
got the same result if you had planted little fry in those same 
streams? 

Mr, FATRBANK—Oh no, Lagree with you that the larger 
the fish the better, still the character of the water of the 
small streams issimilar to the Mississippi. Before the fish 
are sorted he picks out the best varieties, thinking that is 
the best way to plant them, and last season he has taken all 
kinds and thrown them in, so that the poorer varieties may 
make food for the others, 

Mr. DuNNING—There is a fish that is becoming quite com- 
ion all over the country, from north to south and east to 
west, aud [ would like to have an expression of this meeting 
in regard to the fish being a profitable one for propagation. 
ltis the carp, and we read what great size it attains ina 
very few years and how prolificitis. 

Mr. BARTLETT—I would simply say that in my opinion it 
solves the question of the cheapest food for the greatest 
number of people for the least amount of money, This 
question can be solved in the propagation of carp. In the 
State of Illinois there are now 6,000 carp ponds, and a great 
many of them are producing fish to-day. Applications this 
year on file for carp number 2,500 in round numbers, and they 
are Increasing every day. Out of that whole number I have 
not heard of twenty-five that have denounced it as a failure. 
IT have one carp in my possession now that I think is among 
the first received from the general Government, a male carp, 
which measures 36in. long and weighs 22lbs, A large pro- 
Borpie of the ponds in the United States are ordinary farm 
ponds, 

x The resolution of Mr, Tomlin being ealled wp for reconsid- 
eration, the same was read by the chairman. The resolution 
and movement was supported by remarks from Dr, Sweney 
and opposed by Secretrry Mather and President Hudson, 
The question occurring on the adoption of the motion, it was 
carried by a yote of the members present, standing six in 
the affirmative to two in the negative. 

The meeting then adjourned sine dic. 


STATE PROTECTION OF OYSTER BEDS. 


AST year Mr. #. G. Blackford, one of the four Fish Com- 
missioners of the State of New York, was appointed by 
the Governor to the charge of the oyster investigation, and 
also with the enforcement of the laws to protect the oyster 
beds and prevent the dumping of garbage, sludge acid and 
other refuse in their vicinity. To this end he appointed Mr. 
Merserau to supervise this work, and under his direction a 
number of arrests have already been made, and they have 
secured a large amount of evidence to present to the Septem- 
ber Grand Juries of Kings, Queens, Westchester and Rich- 
mond counties. Among the arrests already made are those 
of the captain of a tug, and four scow laborers, all of whom 
were in the employ of Commissioner Coleman’s Street Clean- 
ing Bureau. On June 8 they were detected emptying the 
two scows in the Sound, about three-quarters of a mile to the 
east of Hxecution Reef Light, off the harbor of New 
Rochelle. The oystermen of that locality say that for some 
time previous to these arrests, about 2,400 cartloads of gar- 
bage had been dumped daily in the vicinity, 

Gapt. Keys, in charge of the tug, was held for the West- 
chester Grand Jury in $1,000 and the men in $250 each. They 
claimed to havea permit for dumping the garbage where 
they did.- Capt. C. W, Bayes, of the tugboat Maggie Moran, 
was tried recently before Justice Edmunds for the same 
offense, and on his plea of guilty was sentenced to pay a fine 
of 100 and to imprisonment in the county jail for 30 days. 
The captain paid the fine and the sentence of imprisonment 
was suspended. <A similar case, that of the tug J. Ff. Win- 
slow, will be tried before the same court soon. 

The Commissioner and Oyster Protector have gathered 
very complete evyidencein regard to the defilement of the 
waters of the Sound by means of sludge acid, having had 
detectives at work on the Kills and Newtown Creek for some 
time. Itis asserted that 1 part of sludge acid in 10,000 of 
water is sufficient to kill all the oysters and fish subjected to 
its influence. A number of sludge acid cases will be brought 
before the Grand Juries of Kings, Queens and Richmond 
counties during the coming week, and it is believed that 
several indictments will be found. Commissioner Black- 
ford declares that this lay, unlike its predecessors on the 
statute book, shall be strictly enforced. 


Answers te Correspondents. 


(= No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents, 


J, M.—Hither arm will do. 

G. li. H., Stanford, Ky.—Send us your name. 

A, W. B.— Havre de Grace is a fitting out point. 

W. M. B.—We cannot refer you ta such a locality. 

A. W. B., Sheepshead Bay, N. Y.—Goto Havre de Grace, 

B., Chatham, N, B.—We cannot find any one who has the car- 
tiridges. 

GM. #., Augusta, Mich—The sample you send is immature 
wild rice. 

D, G., Minneapolis—We can supply Quatrough’s “Boat Sailers 
Manual,” price $3.50, 

A.1., Lynn, Mass.—lf you want our aid send fuller particulars 
about the dog and give us your name. 

B., Concord, Mass —Go down to some of the Cape Cod resorts. 
See * Branting at Monomoy,” in this issue. 

A. G,, Toronto, Gan.—You can probably order the rowing ma- 

chine through Peck & Snyder, Nassau street, New York. 

' ¥.—1, Red deer shed their horns annually. 2. Black bass for 
stocking purposes cannot be had from any source we areinformed 
of. 

G, W. D., Cleveland, 0,—1. Wor prairie chicken grounds see 
notes in several recent issues. 2. The rifle isan approved one for 
hunting purposes, 

J. McM., Cokoes, N. Y.—For black bass try Brant Lake, reached 
via Adirondack R. ii., to Riverside, thence to Charlestown and 
drive of 7 miles to lake. 

C.M., Dauphin, Pa.—Write to Capt. C. E. McMurdo, Charlotte- 
ville, Va, who can post you and put you right in the country if 
you tell him just what you want. 

CG. L.—l. Where can the best bear and deer shooting be had in 
Maine? 2. Near what lake in the Adirondacks can the same be 
found? 2. Whatis the nearest place for good squirrel] hunting to 
New York, easily toreach and, returnin one day? Ans. 1. Go to 
Smith’sat'Tim Pond, John Danforth’s or Capt, Barker's at Indian 


Rock. 2. Goto R. M. Shutt’s, Indian Rock, Upper Ch BianEAy. Lake, 
or to Chas. Fenton's, Number Pour. 3. Sussex county, N.J., will 
afford good sport. 


_ W.M. 1L., New Orleans, La.—You can get the tin screw tops for 
Jars and canisters of the Consolidated Fruit Jar Co,, 49 Warren 
street, New York, and a tinsmith will male the cans of required 
size. Seneca’s ‘ Camp and Oanoe Cookery” recommends this. 


Emerson, Mich.—Will it hurt the accuracy and trajectory of a 
Sharps rifle, .45-cal., 30in. barrel, to cut off 4in. of the barrel? Ans. 
fH willraise the trajectory, and for long distances reduce the ac- 
Sea For short distances, when resighted, it will shoot very 
well. 


2, G. O., Kingston.—The best books asked for are Hammond's 
Training vs. Breaking,” Ashmont’s ‘Management of the Dog,” 
Nessmuk’s * Woodcraft,” Seneca’s “‘Canoe and Camp Cookery,” 
ees “Wield, Cover and Trap Shooting,” Holden’s ‘* Book of 
irds. 
Hi. G. A., New York.—At Greenwood Lake pickerel are taken by 
trolling a dead minnow or aspoon by most anglers. The use of 
live bait on that lake is of rare occurrence, no live minnows can 


be eee there and eyen dead ones must be brought from other 
waters. 


LAKE CHAMPLAIN DucK SHOOTING.—Will you kindly ask some 

of your correspondents as to the duck shooting on the upper part 
of Lake Champlain, where to go and who to go to? If any can 
give the desired information, will they address me at your office ? 
J. W. B. (New York.) 
_ D.B.S., Brantford, Ont,—l. We cannot put you in the way of 
joining a hunting party going out fora hunt; perhaps some one 
secing this paragraph may inform us of suci a company, equipped 
with dogs, who would like to have an additionalmember, 2, Wild 
pigeons are uncertain in their nesting, their resort depending on 
condition of the mast. The last large nesting in this part of the 
country was in the woods of Pennsylvania. 

A. W.—Stables’s book will not give you the desired points; you 
will find the information in “Dogs of Great Britain,” ete. 8. A 
dog may be of better type yet not a better dog than another; we 
do not remember enough of the two you mention to answer your 
question, 4. You will find a good picture of a Newfonndland in 
Vero Shaw’s “Book of the Dog,” or in “Stonehenge.” 5. They 
have better Newfoundlands in England than in America. 


AN ENGLISH READER, Manchester, England.—In reading your 
paper I came across the names of fish quite unkown tome. Will 
you kindly recommend me the best work on the fishes of Amer- 
ica, United States or Canada. Ans. Norris’s “American Angler's 
Book” and “‘Hallock’s Gazetter” have the game fishes, The most 
comprehensive work, however, is ‘“The Fisheries Industries of the 
United States,” published by the U.S. Commission of Fish and 
Fisheries, in two yolumes, one of text the other of plates. This has 
all the fish and aquatic food animals fully illustrated, . 


Che Fennel, 


FIXTURES. 


DOG SHOWS. 
Sept. 7 to 10.—First Annual Dog Show of the Tri-State Fair Asso- 
ciation. Chas. Reed, Secretary, Toledo, O. Entries close Sept. 1, 
Sept. 8 to 10.—Hornellsville, N. Y., Dog Show, Farmers’ Club 


eae a . O. Fellows, Superintendent, Hornellsyille. Entries close 
ept. L. 

Sept. 14 to 16.—Dog Show of Attleboro Farmers’ and Mechanics’ 
pees es A. H. Wakefield, Secretary. P.O. Box 1483, Provi- 

ence, R. I. 

Sept. 14 to 17.—First Fall Doe Show of the New Jersey Kennel 


Club, Waverley. A. P. Vredenburg, Secretary, 14 Murray street, 
New York, Entries close Sept.1. 4 : 
_ Sept. 27 to Oct. 2.—Dog Show of Indiana State Fair Association, 
J. M. Freeman, Secretary, Bicknell, Ind. 

Oct, 5 to 9.—Annual Dog Show of the Danbury Agricultural So- 
ciety. B,C. Lynes, Secretary, Danbury, Conn. 

Oct. 15 and 14,—Third Annual Dog Show of the Stafford Kennel 
Club, R.S, Hicks, Secretary, Stafford Springs, Conn, 

Oct. 19 to 22.—Pifth Annual Dog Show of the New Brunswick 
Kennel Olub. H. W. Wilson, Secretary, St. Johns, N. B. 

Dec. 1 to 8.—First Dog Show of the Inter-State Poultry and Pet 
FRoek Association, Cairo, Ill. A. A. Cowdery, Secretary, Cobden, 


FIELD TRIALS. 

Sept. 21—Vield Trials of the Manitoba Field Trials Club. Chas. 
A. Boxer, Secretary, Box 282, Winnipeg. 3 

Noy, 8.—Second Annual ield Trials of the Western Field Trials 
eee at Abilene, Kan. R. C, Yan Horn, Secretary, Kansas 

ity, Mo. : 

Nov, 8.—Third Annual Field Trials of the Fisher’s Island Club, at 
Fisher’s Island, N. Y. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hoboken. N. J. 


NEWPORT FOX-TERRIER SHOW. 


N° dog show ever opened with brighter prospects than 

the one held at Newport last week, and none have been 
more deserving of patronage. It was the first specialty show 
ever given in this country, and was held under the auspices 
of a club whose objectis the improvement of that useful, 
handsome, hardy and & me little dog, the fox-terrier. We 
are aware that the A. . T. C., like most other dog chibs, 
numbers among its members those whose love of a good dog 
consists in the satisfaction of seeing their names in print, 
but that the majority love their dogs for other and more 
commendable reasons is, we know, afact. The entry, while 
not large, exceeded the expectations of the management? and 
the quality, while not up tothe high standard of the promin- 
ent English shows, certainly was better than anything we 
remember haying seen in America. 

No expense was spared to make the show a success, and 
nothing was done by halves. The premium list was a most 
liberal one. Twenty-five dollars to each of the champion 
classes, and prizes of $20, $15, $10 and #5 to the open classes, 
The special prizes were about the best we have ever seen 
offered at a dog show, and ranged in value $rom $25 to $150. 
Pewter medals were not on view. Sterling silver and lots of 
it was deemed the proper thing. The Kelly Cup (value $150) 
is a splendid trophy, and proud indeed must feel the fortunate 
winner of it, The catalogue was English, the prize winners 
except in the puppy classes were English, and the judge was 
English. Those of the visitors who were not English tried 
to be. It was a very Hoghek show. The managers were 
Messrs. August Belmont, Jr., Edward Kelly, Fred Hoey and 
Thos. H. Terry, the last named being absent. The lion’s 
share of the work was done by Mr, Belmont, to whose ex- 
ertions the excellent arrangements were in a large measure 
due. Mr, John Read ree pe superintendent, and of 
course il vait sans dire that the dogs were well cared for. 
Mr. H. Clay Glover of this city acted as veterinary to the club, 
but as the dogs were with very few exceptions in excellent con- 
dition, his exertions were confined to smoking segars and 
pronouncing a dead dog dead. Spratts Patent (English) did 
the feeding and we did not hear a complaint. The judgin. 
was carefully and well done, as it always is by Mr. Redmond, 
who is one of the most popular judges England has ever had, 
As usual, he took great pains to arrive at just decisions, and 
his awards were well received by those best qualified to judge 
of their correctness. ; : 

The Messrs. Kelly had the misfortune to lose one of their 
bitches. She hanged herself during the first night of the 
show. With the exception of this little contretemps, all 
passed off merrily. 

We regret to say the show was very poorly attended. 
When we entered on Tuesday morning it looked as though 
there would be a very large and fashionable attendance, as 
even at that early hour—ten o’clock—there were seyeral 
ladies in the hall, and visitors were rapidly passing in. Even 
the club members were a little anxious about the comfort of 
their patrons, and people began to ask how Music Hall could 
accommodate such a crowd as was expected. All doubts 
were soon dispelled, as by 12.30 almost eyerybody had left 
the building, and but. few ever returned, From that time 
the show appeared to be patronized by nobody but the club 
members and their families. Itis guite evident that New- 
port is no place for a dog show, and we hope the elub will 
make their next venture in New York, and select an earlier 


or later date. One thing the American Fox-Terrier Club has 
done—it has given a dog show, a fees one, has shown. its 
ability to manage a show creditably, and consequently has 
sere aeHee more than any other specialty show in the 
country, 

Music Hall, where the show was held, is but a few ‘yards | 
from the Ocean House, and is well adapted for a show of 
two or three hundred dogs. Fear was entertained lest the 
constant howling, barking and yelping would annoy the 
hotel guests—disturb their slumbers; but as soon as the 
numerous mammas with daughters marriageable and passé 
ascertained that the dogs were imported English dogs, they 
threw open the windows and declared the row so “delight- 
fully English” they would like to hear it all the year round. 
The weather was charming, you were supposed to know that 
from the specimens of humanity who were sauntering about 
with their pants turned up, just because they were not quite 
certain it was not raining in London. 

The show contained several curiosities, not all of which 
were four-footed, and several of the imported dogs did not 
seem to relish the many futile attempts to convert into Eng- 
lish what is “not built that way.” Two orthree young gen- 
tlemen (save the mark) yainly affected what reminds us of 
the once famous Alexandra Limp, You were supposed to 
know from their hobbling gait that some British nobleman 
Bags dae peated a limb or allowed the juicy old port to get into 

is big toe. 


Another young man who moves in good society, carried 
his cane, which by the way was almost as big as himself, by 
the dirty end, but he never forgot to give the hand that held 
the dirty cane to his lady friends. Is that an English cus- 
tom? Then there was a genius (in his way) who certainly 
contributed much toward relieving the show of the monot- 
ony which threatened it. Before speaking he would make 
a vigorous attempt to put his left ear im his mouth. When 
he wished to look at anything he shut his eyes and when he 
didn't wish to see anything he opened them. No wonder the 
keepers found it hard to conyince the dogs that they were 
the ones that were on exhibition. Newport is not the place 
for valuable dogs; it is not the place for a dog show, 

Splauger and Belgrave Primrose represented chatnpion 
dogs and we were sorry not to see a larger and better class. 
We have many a time stated that neither of these dogs is 
first-class, or, indeed, anywhere near it, and we still hold to 
that opinion. Both dogs were well shown, in fact there is 
marked improyement in all of the Messrs. Rutherfurd’s dogs 
since Dawson has had them in hand. With all his faults 
Belgrave Primrose is a terrier, but there is a decided lack of 
character about Splauger, and so deficient is he in that es- 
sential point that we would haye placed Primrose first. Mr. 
Redmond examined the dogs very carefully, and it appeared 
to us that coat was the turning point in Splauger’s favor, 
The latter has a decided advantage over his opponent in coat, 
but his very faulty head, and sleepy, expressionless appear- 
ance will, or should, always keep him hack in fairly good 
company. The class for champions of the o poste sex was 
better, and contained Diana, Richmond Olive and Lyra. 
The last named was never in the hunt; her head is too faulty 
to entitle her to championship honors. Diana carries her 
five years very badly, and is going all to piecesin stifles, fore- 
legs and feet. She always impressed us as being a bitch of 
delicate constitution, but we hardly Si habea to see her give 
way so soon. She has, without doubt, een one of the best 
bitches ever seen in this country. Richmond Olive scored 
another win, but she toois not improving with age and will 
soon haye to make way for younger rivals. We told Heald 
twelve months ago that she was growing coarse and strong in 
head. Her owner must remember that very few terriers are 
like old Belgrave Joe, and that with age they almost invari- 
ably get thick in skull and wide in front. Olive was shown 
much too heavy and this intensified her growing defects; still 
she won with something to spare. 

There were twenty entries in the oe class for dogs and it 
was the best we have ever seen in this country. The fight 
for the much coveted blue ribbon lay betyween the well- 
moulded Valet and Bacchanal, the more truly bred looking 
son of The Belgravian and Bedlamite, Then'came the aris- 
tocratic looking Earl Leycester, followed by the terror of all 
who poke their fingers at dogs, the daredevil Shovel. Raby 
Jack brought up the reserve, Valet was in no better com- 

any than he met at Birmingham, where Mr, Redmond gave 
brent first prize and so his chances were voted good for a win 
on this occasion. The dog was shown a trifle too heayy, but™ 
he was looking much better than he did at Hartford, Our 
report on him at that show was substantially correct. There 
is no striking defect in him and when scored by points he 
must always occupy a very prominent place on the bench; 
but he lacks that true terrier character we all like to see; _is 
rather too large and might be better in coat and loin. He 
has plenty of length of head and great punishing power, car- 
ries his ears well and stands on the very best of legs and 
feet. We thought him entitled to first prize on this occa- 
sion, Bacchanal, while looking sprightly and healthy, was 
shown too light of flesh and this gave him a tucked-up ap- 
pearance which certainly did not add to his chances of suc- 
cess, and since he was last shown his gums have begin to 
recede, which also told against him. Heis better in body. 
especially over the loin, than Valet and is of better size an 
shows more character, Harl Leycester, third prize, was 
undoubtedly one of the best dogs in the class, At several of 
the spring shows his merits were altogether ignored, but 
Formst AND STREAM always.had a good word to say 
for him. He is too leggy and is faulty in loin, 
and rather soft im coat, and was shown too light 
of flesh. While his head is not perfect, it Is above aver- 
age. In shoulders and width of chest he is little behind 
the best, and he shows considerable terrier character. Still 
we thought him fourth best in the class, Shovel, fourth 

rize, came near relieving the Chinese Minister of a part of 
fis nasal organ. In fact, he appeared to be in a very bad 
temper all through the show, and made a number of well- 
timed sorties on mdse who persisted in aping Her Britannic 
Majesty’s subjects, He is a workmanlike looking dog, but 
is growing very wide both in skull and chest, and has seen 
his best days on the bench. Still we thought him better 
than Harl Leycester, and would have placed him third. 
Raby Jack, vhe. and reserve, does not improve in head, and 
is rather leggy and light in middle, Mixture, vhe.,is a 
very much better terrier, but, having lost an eye, was heay- 
ily handicapped. His head is deficient, bnt he has a grand 
bady, plenty of bone, and good feet, He has already proved 
himself exactly what he looks—an excellent stud dog. Sta- 
bleford Joe, vhe., deserved his card. Heis growing cheeky, 
is not quite straight in front, faulty in back, too big, and 
lacks character. Scarsdale Jim, vhe., isfaultyin head, but 
stands on good legs and feet, and is fairly good in_hbody. 
Scarsdale, vhe., is well known to all our readers. He was 
in good condition. Warren Jim, he,, shows considerable 
character in head, but is too eee lepey and is faulty in 
loin and forelegs; he deseryed his card. Raby Tyrant IL is 
too big, and is deficient in head and heavy in ears. Clover 
Turk, ¢., is deficient in head, coat and ears. How Regent 
Vox procured his he, card we cammot say, He certainly was 
not noticed by the judge from whose book we took the 
awards; neither was his number posted on the blackboard. 
While Yoxis snipy and much too leBey, we thought him 
worth acard, and he appeared to be of the same opinion, 
Elk is faulty in head, eyes, ears, loin and in coat. Jaunty is 
sheepish in expression, light of bone and faulty in feet. 
Quiz is too big and is wide in front, not straight in forelegs, 
heavy in h and deficient in character. Scarsdale Joe 1s 
weedy. Toby isamongrel. Patrick and Cocaine were absent. 

The corresponding class of ladies contained thirty entries 
and they were a much better lot than we expected to find 


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Mr. Belmont took revenge for Bacchanal’s defeat and scored 
first with Safety, a good one. Sheisa trifle light in limb, 
atnoe rather high and might be better in coat_and feet. 
She made the best of herself in the ring and won with several 
pirate to the good. Mr. Belmont has had hard lick with 
his dogs and his victory with Safety was a popular one. 
Diadem was wisely withdrawn from competition and she 
should not have been sent to the show. Cornwall Duchess, 
second prize, although shown rather light in flesh was looking 
better than we have ever seen her, and much ereditis due to 
Dawson for the condition in which the Messrs, Rutherfurd’s 
dogs were shown. Marguerite, third prize, was lucky in get- 
ting on to the prize list as her condition was very, bad and 
we would have put her back on that account. She is entered 
at Waverly and may be set right in time for that show, 
Saney, fourth prize, showed up very badly in the ring an 
Mr, Rutherfurd found it necessary to turn her oyer to Daw- 
son, who finally persuaded her to walk across the judges’ ring 
but when he asked her to carry her ears properly and put. up 
her tail she vefused point blank, She is just a fair bitch but 
will never be 4 winner in good company. In head, ears, 
strength of limbs and coat she is deficient. Lurette, vhe. 
and reserve, is cheeky, leggy and wide in front, but shows 
somecharacter. Delta, he., wasrather lieky in being noticed 
as she is a wreck of her former self; she should be relegated 
to the stud, that is the proper place for her, Blemton 
Arrow, he., like Delta, was suckling a litter of good- 
looking puppies by Bacchanal. Her feet are not good and 
she is light in bone, In head and ears she will do. 
Chance, he., is faulty in skull, ears and coat and is too 
weedy, She was bred to Valet during the show, and the re- 
sults of such across should be something above average. 
Chance is by Royal out of Diana, Leda, he,, does not carry 
her ears well and is leggy and light in loin. Blemton Lilly 
é,, was in luck’s way. She is a very ordinary specimen, an 
is decidedly faulty in head, ears, legs, feet and stifles, Clover 
Polly, Clover Fidget, Scarsdale Folly, Venom IIL, Vice and 
Clover Poppy, exhibited by the Messrs. Kelly, are not show 
dogs, but owing to their good blood should throw hetter 
looking stock than themselves. Blemton Thyme, another 
well-bred one shown by Mr, Belmont, is not up to show 
form. Blemton Marigold, from the same kennel, was ab- 
sent, Mi. Thayer's Raby Belle is very deficient in head and 
ears, butis fairly good im body, legs and feet. Nina never 
had a good head, but itis growing out of all proportion and 
she should be relegated to the stud, Her body, legs and feet 
should have earned for her a card, Pigeon is faulty in head, 
earriage of ears, expression and in feet, added to which she 
does not stand very well in front. Special is faulty in head, 
ears and shoulders and lacks character, Pearl is a weedy, 
snipy, scanty-coated specimen, and Mr. Morrell must 
endeavor to procure something better looking if he intends 
to compete successfully atdoz shows. Mr, Ferguson’s Floss 
has wretched head, shoulders, legs and feet, and is not a 
show dog. Bijou and Richmond ‘Jewel should assume the 
duties of family cat, Fanny is deficient in head, eyes, 
shoulders, legs and feet, the only redeeming feature being 
her small ears. Queen is seen to advantage on the bench. 
She has grown very wide in front, does not stand well on her 
foreleds, and is faulty in feet, heayy in ears and rather soft 
in coat. 

There were ten entries in the class for dog puppies, and 
Luke, by Mixture—Lyra, scored rather an easy win. eis 
a fairly good puppy, but not a crack by any means. He is 
tound in skull, rather heayy im ears, a bit long cast, faulty 
in stifles and not as good as he should be in feet, Raby 
Tyrant Il,, highly commended in the open class, was second. 
Bristle, third prize, is deficient in head and expression, and 
does not stand well in front. We thought he pressed Raby 
Tyrant If. uncomfortably close for second place, Richmond 
Tyrant, vhe. and reserve, is faulty in head, ears and expres- 
sion. Villain, c.,we thought hardly worth a card. He is 
very weedy, and is leggy, soft in coat, faulty in head, eyes 
and ears and light in pasterns. Cloyer Trim, from the 
Clovernook Kennel, is underhung and not good either in 
head, legs or feet, Clover Plot, from the same kennel, is 
apple-headed and faulty in legs and feet, He was purchased 
by Mr. Tallman, and should prove a success in scaring the 
mice from that gentleman’s pantry; he may not, however, 
take so kindly to having his tail pulled or ears pinned to- 

ether. Dancer is not SED en wbely named, as his legs and 
eet are very poor and he is weedy and faulty im head and 
coat. Blemton Echo, from the same kennels, possesses no 
Claims to show form. Fox is a very funny looking dog, and 
must have found his way into the class by mistake. 

There were ten entries in the class for the opposite sex, and 
the quality was a trifle better. Pluck, just a fair specimen, 
was awarded first, but was closely pressed by Meersbrook Nan, 
who was in much better condition and is not so leggy. The 
latter is faulty in head, not quite right in back, stands too 
high, is ight in bone and not particularly good in feet. Nan 
is rather soft and long in coat, and is not good either in skull 
or expression, albeit a fairly good bitch and aboye average. 
Saucy, third prize, was fourth in the open class, and Leda, 
he., was also he. in the open class. Peach Blossom, Frisky 
and Mr. Rayniond Belmont’s unnamed one will not develop 
into future winners, 

There were only four wire-haired specimens in three classes, 
and they such a wretched lot that Mr. Redmond suggested 
withholding the prizes, but the management told him to 
award them, and so the fortunate owners had the satisfac- 
tion of pane ubenerab lS more money in prizes than the 
dogs are worth. There were four entries in the veteran class, 
and Old Royal, in great form, fairly smothered his opponents. 
Jeopardy was second best; her head is passable, but she is 
very wide in front and sadly deficient in legs and feet. Tip 
is faulty in head, ears, legs, feet and coat. Jersey is a weedy, 
poor-headed specimen. 

Most of the twenty entries in the novice class were entered 
in other classes. Pluck, first prize, was first in the bitch 
puppy class, and Meersbrook Nan, second prize, was also 
second in the puppy class. Luke, third prize, was first in the 
dog puppy class. Chance, he., and Leda, he., held similar 
poene in the open bitch class. Suffolk Dandy, shown by 

r. Mortimer, is not a show dog, being too big and leggy, 
not straight in front, and faulty in feet; he also shows lithe 
character. Trap and Fly, exhibited by Miss Edith Cushing, 
are altogether deyoid of terrier character, and Cinders, 
shown by Mr. Hoey, will never make a show dog, although 
there runs through his veins some of the best terrier blood in 
the country. He is faulty in head, body, shoulders, feet and 
coat, Grip, entered as a white dog, is a brindle and white of 
the Bill Sykes order; he did not strike us as being either a 
fox-terrier ora Newport dog. Janette was the last to claim 
our attention; a pretty little chocolate and white dog with 
most lady-like manners, graceful in every movement, fine in 
bone and soft as silk in coat; large and full in eyes and en- 
dowed with a most bewitching look; a lovely specimen, a 
society dog, but not a terrier. 


SPECIAL PRIZES. 


Meersbrook Nan, bred and owned by Mr. Thayer, won Mr. 
Redmond’s cup for the best fox-terrier under 12 months of 
age, bred in America. She is by Meersbrook Ross and out of 
the well known English winner Meersbrook Model. Mr. 
Thayer also won the Kelly cup (value $150) for best fox-ter- 
rier over 12 months, bred in America, his exhibit for this 
prize being Raby Jack. Valettook the Hoey cup (value $100) 
for the best fox-terrier in the show as well as the W. K. C. 
cup (value $25) for best fox-terrier dog, The cup (value $25) 
for best fox-terrier bitch in the show went to Ma. elmont’s 
recent purchase Safety, and she and Bacchanal had no trouble 
in winning the cup (value $25) for best brace of fox-terriers 
(dog and bitch) inthe show. The kennel paze to consist of 
not less than four was won by Messrs. Kelly and Hoey, who 


a 


Showed for it Valet, Shoyel, Stableford Joe and Harl Leyces- 
ter. Unfortunately for Mr, Belmont he could not exhibit 
Diadem, Her absence from the team certainly cost him the 
prize. The cup (value $100) offered by the club for best fox- 
terrier in the show under 13 months was won by Pluck, and 
the club’s prize of $50 for best litter went to - Belmont, 
who showed the best lot of puppies we have seen in this 
country. They are by Bacchanal out of Blemton Arrow, 
she by Royal out of Blemton Dust. Mr. Edward Kelly’s 
prize (value $25) for hest fox-terrier exhibited by a lady was 
won by Trap. We regret to say that the prize is of greater 
value than the dog. The prize (value $25) for best wire- 
haired terrier was won by Phyne, and here again is the prize 
worth considerably more than the dog that won it. Tollow- 
is a complete list of the 
AWARDS. 

SMOOTH,—CHAmPIon—Dog: L. & W. Rutherfurd’s Bplaneer: 
Bitch; J. B. Thayer's Richmond Olive.—OPpan—Dogs: 1st, | ony. & 
Hoey’s Valet; 2d, A, Belmont, Jr,’s Bacchanal; 3d and 4th, Kelly 
& Hoey’s Earl Lancaster and Shovel, Very high com, reserve, J. 
fi. Thayer’s Raby Jack. Very high com., J. EH. Thayer's Mixture, 
Kelly & Hoey’s Stableford Joe, J. Bloodgood, Jr.'s Scarsdale Jim 
and K. Kelly’s Scarsdale. High com,, L. & W. Rutherfurd’s War- 
ren Jim and J, HE. Thayer’s Raby Tyrant Il, Com., H, K. Blood- 
Reeds Glover Turk. Bitches: ist,3d and high com., A. Belmont, 

t.’s Safety, Marguerile and Blemton Arrow; 2d, 4th and high 
com, (tivo), & W. Rutherfurd's Cornwall Duchess, Saucy, 
Chance and Leda. Very high com. reserye, I’. Hoey’s Lurette. 
High com., EH. Kelly’s Delta. Com. C. Rathbone’s Blemton Lilly.— 
Puprres—Doys: Ist, F. Hoey’s Luke; 2d, J. E. Thayer’s Raby 
Tyrant I1.; ed R.R. Belmont's Bristle. Very high com. reserve, 
J. W. Thayer’s Richmond Tyrant. Com,, A. Belmont, Jr.’s Vil- 
lain. Bitches: Ist, ¥. Hoey’s Pluck; 2d and com., J. H. Thayer's 
Meersbrook Nan and Raby Belle; 3d and high com., L.& W. 
Rutherfurd’s Saucy and Leda, 

WIRE-HAITRED.—Dogs;: Ist, J. H, I. Grainger’s Tyke, Bilches: 
Ist, J, E, 1. Grainger’s Phryne; 2d, A. H, Rendle’s Venus. 

SMOOTH OR WIRE-HAIRED.—Vermran Cuass—ist, L. & W. 
Rutherfurd’s Royal; 2d, P. Lawrence’s Jeopardy.—N0 vice CLASS 
—Ist and 3d, I’, Hoey’s Pluck and Luke; 2d, J. E, Thayer’s Meers- 
brook Nan, High com., L. & W. Rutherfurd’s Chance and Leda. 

SPECIAL PRIZES. 

Best dog or bitch, Kelly & Hoey’s Valet, dog the same; bitch, A. 
Belmont, Jr.’s, Safety. ive-haired, J. B. I. Grainger’s Phryne. 
Best exhibit of four, Kelly & Hoey’s Valet, Rarl Leycester, Shovel 
and Stableford Joe; brace, A, Belmont, Jr.'s Safety and Bacchanal 
Best over 12mos. bred in America, J. b. Thayer’s Raby Jack; un- 
der 12mos., J. EH. Thayer’s Meersbrook Nan; puppy, F. Hoey’s 
Pluck, litter under 8 weeks, A. Belmont, Jr.'s Blemton Arrow, 
owned by a lady, Miss Hdith Cushing's Fly. Ez 

. NGLISH. 


THE COVINGTON DOG SHOW. 


INCINNATI, O., Aug. 30,—Editor Forest and Stream: 
The first annual dog show of the Latonia Agricultural 
Association was held at Covington, Ky., Aug. 24 to 27. 
There were 175 entries and only nine absentees. The show 
was very well managed and taken atiopetner would compare 
favorably with some of the larger shows. Major J. M. 
Taylor of Cleveland, O., judged the pointers, setters, fox- 
; hounds and beagles, and Mr. Geo. H. Hill of Madeira, O., 
* the remaining classes. So far as I was able to learn, the 
judging gave general satisfaction. Iwas informed that the 
Association will give a show next year with a greater num- 
ber of classes and larger premiums. Should they do so they 
will doubtless receive the hearty support of exhibitors. 
Following is a complete list of the 
AWARDS. 

ENGLISH SETTERS.—CHAmpion—Dog: Absent. Bitch: No 
entries.—OPEN—Dogs; Ist, P. B. Spence'’s Dan Voorhees; 2d, J. W. 
Hair’s Stanton. High com., L. Trotter's Tom, Bitches: Ist, C. 
Schwein’s Dolly S.; 2d, J. Schrink’s Betta Williams. Very high 
com., Mrs. J. OC. Sherlock’s Lady Bess and G. H. Volker’s Lady Y. 
Com,, T, Potter’s Glen. Puppies: 1st, T, Potter’s Liberty; 2d, J. 
W. Utter’s Duke B. High com,., W. C, Nelson's Slipalong and W. 
H. Wallingford’s Dick, Com., W. EF. McClure’s Bettie Lee, 

IRISH SHTTERS.—CHAMPION—Dog: Absent. Bitch: J. A, Sul- 
livan’s Effie.—OPpmN—Dogs: Ist, C. Hanitch’s York I; 2d, G. C. 
Walker's Joe. Very high com., C. Hanitch’s Dash. High com., 
L. Hoffman's Prince. Bitches: Ist, Carey _& Heister’s Beauty 
Belle; 2d, P. Nolan’s Flora. Puppies: 1st, PF. VY. Andrew’s Kitty 
O’Brien; 2d, T. B. Lee’s Parnell. Very high com., C. Breckin- 
ridye’s Louie D. Com., P. Nolan’s Nora. 

BLACK AND TAN SETTERS.—Iist, withheld; 2d, C, Hanitch's 
Prince. Com., J, J, Ciarlo’s Nellie C. 

POINTERS.—OnAMPION—Dog;: J. H. Kraft’s Robin Adair. Bitch: 
B. F. Seitner’s Lady Croxteth._Opmn—Dogs: Ist, Mrs. C. I. Engel’s 
Young Meteor; 2d, W. C. Nelson’s Tippecanoe. Very high com.,W. 
H. Wallingford’s Jack. Bitches: 1st, Reserve Kennels’ Patti M; 
2d, B. ¥. Seitner’s Romp. Very high com., B. F, Seitner’s Lilly 
Bang. Puppies: Prizes withheld. 

COCKER SPANIBLS.—ist, J. Lewis’s Keno; 2d, C. W. Sander’s 
BobS. High com., Miss Bettie Carother's Titus. 

FOXHOUNDS.—ist, 2d, very high com., high com. (two) and 
com., W. H. Metealf’s Beecher, Flora, Plum, Durey, Fannie and 
Kate._SHAacey Foxnounps—Ist, 2d, very high com,, high com. 
(two) and com. (two), A. B. Whitlock’s Trinket, Little Tramp, 
Freeland, Clara, Maria H., Buster and Whitey. 

BEAGLES.—1st and 2d, Mrs. G. H. Hill’s Banker and Marjory. 

DACHSHUNDHE.—Ist and 2d, B, F. Seitner’s Prince and Wall- 
exie. 

BASSET HOUNDS.—Ist and 2d, B. F. Seitner’s Nimrod and 
Fanchon. 

FOX-TERRIBRS.— Dogs: Ist, W. B. Brueckner’s Flippant; 2d, 
R. Proctor’s Snow. Very high com., W. Gale’s Sport. Bitches: 1st, 
W. Gale's Fussey; 2d, W. B. Brueckner’s Spot. 

GREY HOUNDS.—CHaAmpion—Dog; G. 8. Paryin’s Major. Bitch: 
J. F. Nicholson’s Belle.—OpEn—Dogs; Ist, G. W. Rodenberg’s Dash; 
ed, B. Harrold's Skelper. Very high com. and high com., Schwein 
and Stevens’s Spring and Skip. Bitches: Ist, J. Thompson’s Maud 

-; 2d, G. Bloomall’s Queen. Very high com., H. Stine’s Daisy, 
High com., E. Harrold’s Fly and P. Kirby’s Ri by. Com., Schwein 
and Stevens's Fannie. 

MASTIFFS.—ist, W. T. Simpson’s Hric; 2d, H. J. Groesheck's 
Othello II, Very high com,., H. Detmering’s Duke. W.T. eats 
son’s Gerald and W. Muldoon’s Carmen. J. FF, 
Nicholson’s Bruno and R. EH. J. Miles’s Lyon. 

ST. BERNARDS.—1st, F. B. Wiborg’s Kobold; 2d, Mrs. J. B, 
Lee's Lady Alpha. 

NEWFOUNDLANDS.—Prizes withheld. Com. Mrs. Julian FF. 
Gracey‘s Curly. 

COLLIES,.—lst and 2d, J. EH. Dougherty’s Nellie D. and Grizzie, 
Com., W. B. Brueckner’s Judge. 

BULLDOGS.—No entries. 

BULL-THRRIHRS.—Ist, W. Thompson’s Lady; 2d, Col. 8. A. 
Whitfield’s Tommy. 

HARD-HAIRED TERRIERS.—I1st, withheld; 2d, J. F. Nichol- 
son’s Little Nell. ; 

BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS.—Ist, J, Englehart’s Beauty. 

DANDIE DINMONTS.—I\st, withheld; 2d, J. F, Nicholson’s 
Queen Mab. - 

PUGS.—CHAMPION—J. Englehart’s Treasure.—OPEN—Dogs: 1st, 
J. Englehart’s Roderick; Bitches: 1st, J. Englehart’s Topsey. 

YORKSHIRE TERRIERS.—BLUE AND 'TAN—Ist, W. S. Price’s 
Jersey Lily. 

TOY TERRIERS.—Absgent. 

KING CHARLES SPANIELS.—Ist, Mrs. J. O. Porter's Sir 
Charles. 

ITALIAN GREYHOUNDS.—ist, 2d and very high com., J- 
Englehart’s Pearl, Puck, Dolly and Queen. Very high com., H. 
Detmering’s Dolly. 

GREAT DANES.—1ist, 2d, very high com. and com., A. Trinkle’s 
Brock, Flora, Sarah and Bella. 

MISCHLLANEOUS.—Hqual ist, A, Boze’s Pomeranian Shell 
aBe sae Mac, and W. 8, Jackson’s Bedlington Elswick 


SPECIAL PRIZES. 


Best Hnglish setter, P. B. Spence’s Dan Voorhees; best bitch in 
open class, C. Schwein’s Dolly S.: best bitch with puppies, FP. 
Kramer, Jr.'s Pearl; best puppy, T. Potter’s Liberty; best dog, get 


High com., 


of Blue Dick or Britton, W-. C, Nelson’s Slipalongs best dog or bitch 
owned in Cincinnati, eoyaiaten or Newport, P. B. Spence’s Dan 
Voorhees; best Irish setter, C. Hanitch’s York UH; best kennel, P. 
Nolan’s Flora, Nora and Bob; best in open class from Cincinnati, 
Carey & Heister’s Beant Belle; best PUPPY, F. VY. Andrew’s Kitty 
O’Brien; best black and tan setter, C. Hanitch’s Prince; best 
Kennel pointers, B. F. Seitner; largest number, B. F. Seitner; best 
brace, B. F. Seitner’s Lady Croxteth and Romp; best light weight, 
Reserve Kennels’ Patti M.; best dog from Hamilton county, J. 
Sullivan's Mel; best bitch, Reserve Kennels’ Patti M.; best light- 
weight dog owned by lady in Cincinnati, Mrs. T. T, Gaff’s Fred; 
best, pack foxhounds, A, B, Whitlock; best matched brace, A. B. 
Whitlock’s Trinket and Mreeland; best greyhound dog in champion 
class, G.§: Paryin’s Major; in open class, Capt. J. Thompson's 
Maud 8.; best bitch, J. F. Nicholson’s champion Belle; best collec- 
tion collies, J.-H, Dougherty; best from Cincinnati, W. B. Brueck- 
ner’s Judge; best cocker spaniel, J. Lewis's Keno; best pack of 
beagles, Mrs. Geo. H. Hill; best dachshund, B. F. Seitner’s Prince; 
best pair basset hounds, B. F. Seitner’s Nimrod and Fanchon; best 
fox-terrier, W. B. Brueckner’s Bitpuayts best mastiff WwW. T. 
Simpson’s Wric; best_St. Bernard, F. B. Wibore’s Kobold; best 
Newfoundland, Mrs. Julian FW. Gracey’s Cette best bull-terrier, 
W. ey ea Lady; best pug in open class, J. Englehart’s Top- 
sey; best Yorkshire, W.S. Price’s Jersey Lilly; best kennel Great 
Danes, A. Trinkle; best Bedlington, W.S. Jackson’s Elswick Lad 
Il.; best deerhound, A, Boze’s Mac; best collection bench-legged 
hounds, B, F. Seitner; best greyhound dog, G. S. Parvin’s Major; 
best. collection non-sporting, J. Englehart; handsomest owned by 
lady, Mrs. 'T. B. Lee’s Lady Alpha; best trick dog, C. Schwein’s 
Flo; best kennel Italian greyhounds, J, Englehart; best dog in 
miscellaneous class, A. Boze’s Mac. 


THE NATIONAL FIELD TRIALS. 


Aditor Forest and Stream: 

The eighth annual field trials of the National Field Trials 
Club commence at Grand Junction, Tenn., Dec. 6. First 
comes the All-Age Stake for setters and pointers, for $750 
divided equally between first, second and third—250 to each, 
Next the American Derby, and after it the Champion Stake, 
which will be a sweepstake for the winner of first of any All- 
Age stake, including the All-Age Stake of these trials. To 
the winner will go the entrance money and $100 added by 
the club. If only one entry qualifies, the dog gets the stake; 
if more than one starts, the stake cannot be divided, but 
must berun toa finish. The entries for the All-Age and 
Champion Stakes close Noy. 1, except to winners of 1886, 
who must qualify the night previous to the race. All com- 
munications should be addressed to B. M. Stephenson, Sec- 


retary, La Grange, Tenn. j 


THE PUP AND THE PARROT.—Dr. Von Bremen of the 
east side is a very good wing-shot, Recently, in anticipation 
of the fall’s shooting, he bought a promising pointer pup 
which he began training, The Doctor neyer makes himse f 
a present without remembering Mrs. Von Bremen. When 
he bought the pup for himself he bought a parrot for his 
wife. The pup was already trained to obedience, and the in- 
stinct peculiar to his breed was strong within him. The 
parrot is of a lively, and loquacious disposition, and was a 
finent talker when she arrived at the residence of the Von 
Bremens, Straightway upon her arrival she announced that 
her name was Loretta, and that the rest of the household 
could go—below purgatory. The housemaid was ordered to 
set her cage on the rear extension window sill. In the course 
of the day the pointer pup found his way into the room 
where the cage stood, and he instantly located the bird. 
With noiseless step he approached within a few yards of the 
cage, and then became rigid in a beautiful pointing attitude, 
The parrot watched him intently for a moment and then 
sang out loud and clear, ‘‘Ah there!’’ The effect on the dog 
was paralyzing. He ceased pointing, dropped to a sitting 
posture, and gave way to his bewilderment. “Stay there!’ 
came in a gruff and commanding tone from the parrot’s 
cage. The pup had been severely trained and he feared to 
disobey. His head dropped between his forelegs, and in an at- 
titude of utter dejection he awaited further commands, The 
doctor had been looking on from the hallway, and when he 
entered the room the parrot was reviling the pup in a 
mixture of English and Spanish, and the pup was grovelling 
in the rug, but afraid to run away. Whether the pup can 
ever he induced to again point at a feathered creature is a 
question in the Doctor’s mind. The pup is now daily exer- 
cising his characteristic instinct by pointing at a small cat 
that lives in the back yard, and which, by cautious experi- 
Ben, he found to be speechless and inoffensiye.—New York 

UN. 


ST, JOHNS DOG SHOW .—Editor Forest and Stream: 
Most all arrangements for our approaching bench show of 
dogs are now completed, and we have the assurance of a 
large number of intending exhibitors that they are going to 
be here, and be herein force. The American Intercolonial 
and International Express Cos. will carry all dogs to and 
from this show at one rate, and the Intercolonial and New 
Brunswick Railway will carry them free when in charge of 
owners or care-takers. All dogs will be fed free on Spratts 
dog food, the managers will send a competent person who 
will attend to this matter and under whose direct super- 
vision the feeding will be done. The premium lists will be 
ready in a few days and I will forward them with other in- 
formation which may be desired. The special premium list 
is very liberal, we expect to make larger additions to it. The 
entries will close Oct. 9. With the unlimited space in the 
building the club has secured for the purpose of holding the 
show in, it will be next to impossible to overcrowd it. The 
weather here on the dates of ourshow is always very pleas- 
ant. We hope to have 4 large number of visitors and exhib- 
itors from the United States and will promise to make their 
stay as pleasant as possible.—H. W, WILSON, Secretary (St. 
Johns, N. B.): 


NEW ENGLAND KENNEL CLUB.—Boston, Aug, 31.— 
Aditor Forest and Stream; The New England Kennel Club 
has been duly incorporated under the laws of the State of 
Massachusetts, with the following officers; President, T. C. 
Faxon; Vice-President, Charles H.-Baker; Secretary, F. L. 
Weston; Treasurer, Wm. O, Partridge. Hxecutive Commit- 
tee—T, C. Faxon, A. W, Pope, Wm, O. Partridge, Edw. A. 
Moseley, Frank H. Cunnin ham; Hinance Committee—T. C, 
Faxon, A. W. Pope, John H. Thayer.—F. L. WESTON, Sec’y. 


THE WAVERLY DOG SHOW has 427 entries, among 
them many well-known prize winners, There are 20 mastifts, 
o4 St. Bernards, 5 Newfoundlands, 1 Great Dane, 10 grey- 
hounds, 9 deerhounds, 52 pointers, 44 English setters, 9 black 
and tan setters, 18 Irish setters, 35 spaniels, 3 foxhounds, 32 
collies, 27 beagles, 10 pugs, 17 bull-terriers, 30 fox-terriers, 3 
black and tan terriers, 2 rough-haired terriers, 1 Bedlington, 
3 Skyes, 1 toy and 6 Yorkshire terriers, 4 King Charles and 2 
agin spaniels, 3 miscellaneous, and 20 in the selling 
class. 


THE HORNELLSVILLE DOG SHOW.—The entries for 
the Hornellsville dog show number 210 in the regular 
classes. The puppy and selling classes will bring the num- 
ber up to about 350, This is a very good showing for the 
first attempt, and the club will doubtless feel encouraged to 
hold an annual show. 


THE AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB.—New York, Sept. 
6.—To the Members of the American Spaniel Club: e 
annual meeting of the American Spaniel Club will be held 
ab phe _dJ., on Wednesday, Sept, 15 (second day of 
the N. J. K, C, dog show), at 11 o’clock A, M. A full attend- 
ane is requested,—A, CLINTON WILMERDING, Secretary, pro 

em. 


came to town last Friday. A. drunken fellow jostled the 
wite off the sidewalk and stepped on one of the dog’s paws. 
He apologized for running against the wife. The man 
readily accepted the apology, and then thrashed the fellow 
like blazes for stepping on the dog. 


THE CLOVERNOOK KENNEL,—Mr. Edward Kelly, the 
proprietor of the Clovernook Kennel, informs us that he is 
about to reduce his kennel and retire from extensive breed_ 
ing, as he has not the time to give his personal attention to it. 


KENNEL NOTES. 

KENNEL NOTE BLANKS,—For the convenience of breeders 
we haye prepared a series of blanks for ‘“‘Names Claimed,” 
“Whelps,” “Bred” end “Sales.” All Kennel Notes must be sent to 
us on these blanks, which will be forwarded to any address on 
receipt of stamped and directed envelope. Send for a set of them 
Bets of 200 of any one form, bound, for retaining duplicates, sent 
postpaid, 30 cents. 

NAMES CLAIMED, 
=~ Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Alto. By A. C. Krueger, Wrightsville, Pa., for white, black and 
tan beagle dog, whelped Aug. 1%, 1886, by Cameron's Racket (Rally 
—Louise) out of Queen (A.K.R. 1726), 

Noble Windem, Rex Win@em, Lady Wind'em, Maud Wind em, 
Cora Wind'en, Norna Wind'en, Daisy Windem and Oltie Windem. 
By G. F. Clark, St. George’s, Del., for black, white and tan English 
setters, two dogs and six bitches, whelped July 15, 1886, by Rex 
Gladstone (A.K.R, 2167) out of Countess Wind’em (A.K.R. 2560). 

Medor and Duchess of Montrose. By Progressive Kennels, Flat- 
bush, i. a eee ores qed ae ed geen dog and bitch, 
_whelped June 2 ; UL KR. 8) out : v 

(A.K.R. 2856), eek a ask ai 

BRED. 


f= Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


ee Phebus—Rockingham. F. Windholz’s (New York) Eng- 

.setter bitch Princess Phoebus (A.K.R. 1287) to his Rockingham 

A. BR. 8867), Aug. 17, 

Aunty Fulier—Gladstone’s Mark, B. W. Jester’s (St. George's, 
Del,) English setter bitch Aunty Fuller (Glen Rock, A.K.R. 1616— 
Countess Flirt, A.K.R. 3040) to his Gladstone’s Mark (Gladstone— 
Bessie A.), June 30. 

_ Dashing Jest—Glen Rock, EH. W.Jester’s (St. George's, Del.) Eng- 
lish setter bitch Dashing Jest (A.K.R. 1014) to his Glen Rock 
(A.K.R. 1616), July 24. . 

Bess—Giadstones Mark. EF. H. Brandbury’s (Elkton, Md.) black 
and tan setter bitch Bess to E. W. Jester’s Gladstone’s Mark (Glad- 
stone—Bessie A.). July 24. ; 

Madonna—Glen Rock. EK, W. Jester’s (St. George’s, Del.) English 
setter bitch Madonna (Roscoe—Armida) to his Glen Rock (A.K.R. 
1614), Aug. 11. 

Morning—Gien Rock. E. W. Jeester’s (St. George's, Del.) English 
grape perch Morning (A.K.R. 41) to his Glen Rock (A.K.R. 1616), 

Ang. 11. 

Dashing Jessie—Gien Rock. E. W. Jester’s (St. George’s, Del.) 
English setter bitch Dashing Jessie (A.K.R. 815) to his Glen Rock 
(A.IS.R. 1616), June 15. 

Lean I—Glen Rock. S. B, Foard’s (Elkton, Md.) English setter 
bitch Leah II. (Royal Duke—Leah) to E. W. Jester’s Glen Rock 
(A.K_R. 1616), June 25, 

Dashing Belle—Glen Rock. E. W. Jester’s (St. George’s, Del.) 
English setter bitch Dashing Belle (A.K.R. 814) to his Glen Rock 
(ALK.R, 1616), June 10. 4 

_Neilie—Nick. EH. W-. Jester’s (St. George’s, Del.) spaniel bitch 
Nellie to A. Constable’s Nick, July 24. 

_ Belle Mona—Glen Ruck. TE. W. Jester’s (St. Gea res Del.) Eng- 
lish setter bitch Belle Mona (Dashing Monarch—Blue Belle) to his 
Glen Rock (A.K.R. 1616), Ang. 24. 

Judy—Dude. ©. T. Brownell’s (New Bedford, Mass.) pug bitch 
Judy (Smash—Puggings) to his Dude (Dandy—Judy), Aug. 28. 

Aii—Count. Wm. Mariner's (Milwaukee, Wis.) bull-terrier bitch 
ree Gani Mes) to Frank F. Dole’s Count (Marquis—Kit), 
Aug. 17. 

__ Maggie—Racer. A, C. Krueger’s (Wrightsville, Pa.) beagle bitch 
Maggie (Sport—Fanny) to his Racer (Rally—Lill), Aug, 12. 5 
Kruegers Myritle—Oameron’s Racket. A.C. Krueger's (Wrights- 

ville, Pa.) beagle bitch Krueger’s Myrtle (Minstrel—Handmaid) to 

his Cameron’s Racket (Rally—Louise), Aug. 12. 

Belle of Allendale—Rockingham. E.W.Durkee’s (New York) Eng- 
lish setter bitch Belle of Allendale (Lava Rock—Liddersdale) to F. 
Windholz’s Rockingham (A.K.R. 3867), aaa 18. : : 

Lady Bow—Croxteth. W. Hoyt’s (Cleveland, ©.) pointer bitch 
eed Bor ae Bow—Belle) to A. E. Godeffroy’s Croxteth (Young 

ang—J ane). 

Sapho—Merchant Prince. Dr. Sawitelle’s (Malden, Mass.) St, Ber- 
nard bitch Sapho to E. H. Moore’s Merchant Prince, June 14. 

Royclty—Merchant Prince. E. H. Moore’s (Melrose, Mass.) St. 
Bern ard bitch Royalty (A.IX.R. 3656) to his Merchant Prince, July 


mu. 

Nerina—Merchant Prince. E. H. Moore’s (Melrose, Mass.) St. 
Bernard bitch Nerina (A.I.R. 3852) to his Merchant Prince, Aug. 6. 

Bernie V.—Merchant. Prince. E. H. Moore’s (Melrose, Mass.) St. 
Bernard bitch Bernie V. (A.K.R. 3008) to his Merchant Prince, 
Aug. 9. 

Banner ard Caution, David Wright’s (Medfield, Mass.) mas- 
tiff bitch Fannie to EB. H. Moore’s Ilford Caution, July 7. f 

Fluuli—Apollo. A. A. McDuffie (Athens, Ga.) St. Bernard bitch 
Fluhli eps ior to W.W, Tucker’s Apollo (Medor—Blass), 


Aug. 18. 
W HELPS, 
=” Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks, 


Dashing Belle. E, W. Jester’s (St. George’s, Del.) Hnglish setter 
bitch Dashing Belle (Dashing Monarch—Blue Belle), Aug. 12, six 
(iwve dogs), by his Glen Rock (A.K.R. 1616). , 

Dashing Jesste. E. W. Jester’s (St. George’s, Del.) English setter 
bitch Dashing Jessie (Dashing Monarch—Blue Belle), Aug. 20, eight 
(five dogs), by his Glen Rock (A.K.R. 1616). 4 

Mona Il. N. Brewer, 3d’s (Lynn, Mass.) Irish setter bitch Mona 
Tl. (Major—Primrose), July 19, twelve (eight dogs), by Jos. Hayes’s 
Suil-a-Mor (Claremont—Dido). ’ ; i 

Doris. E. C. Alden’s (Dedham, Mass.) pointer bitch Doris 

tees 3389), Aug, 22, ten (five dogs), by his Croftstone (A.K.R. 
8387). FS 

- Queen. A. G. Krueger’s (Wrightsville, Pa.) beagle bitch Queen 
(ALK. 1726), Aug. 12, seven (five dogs), by his Cameron’s Racket 
(Rally—Louise). 4 , 

Meg. F,. Windholz’s (New York) English setter biteh Meg 
(Tramp—Nina), Aug. 23, eight (four dogs), by his Rockingham 
(A. KR. 3867). : it : 

Diana. W. W. Tucker's (New York) imported St Bernard bitch 
Diana, Aug. 6, seven (four dogs), by his Rigi (Apollo—Bernice). 

Queen Oho. American Cocker Kennels’ (Camden, N.J .) cocker 
spaniel bitch Queen Obo (A.K.R. 3082). Aug. 27, five (two dogs), by 

.P, Willey’s Black Pete (Obo, Jr.—Phonsie); all black; one dog 
and one bitch since dead. f ’ 

Goodwood Music. §. C. Graff’s (Pittsburgh, Pa.) beagle bitch 
Goodweod Music (A.K.R. 3811), July 17, seven (four dogs), by his 
Goodwood Rattler (A.K.R. 3812), , teas 

Wacouta Nun. Wacouta Kennels’ (St. Paul, Minn.) mastiff bitch 
Wacouta Nun eu apo Wun), Aug. 22, ten (five dogs, by 
Mead’s Odin (Lee—Leonica). 

SALES. 
(= Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Chippewa Chief. Red Irish setter dog, whelped Dec. 4, 1864, by 
Watcl-out of Rose, by pe WwW. aoe Parker, Newport, R.1., to 
- Miss Fanny Lb. Stebbins, Springfield, Mass. . 

Count Waldo. Mastift dog (A.K.R, 1501), by. E. W. Jester, St. 
George's, Del., to Thos. Blythe, Peale, Pa, ‘ 

Frank. Black, white and tan beagle dog, age and pedigree not 
given, hy E. W. Jester, St. George’s, Del., to Henry Busche, Balti- 
more, Md. - 4 

Prince. Black. white and tan beagle dog, age and pedigree not 
given, by H. W-. Jester, St. George’s, Del., to Henry Busche, Balti- 


more, Md.. ; 
Dashing Jessic. TWneglish setter bitch (A.K.R. 815, by E. W. Jester 
- St. George’s, Del., to F. E. Fengar, New London, Conn. ; 

Maric, White bull-terrier bitch, whelped May 28, 1886, by Count 
out, of st Rose, a Prank PF. Dole, New Haven, Conn., to Geo. 
R. Woods, Chicago, Ti, 

Kit fy, Black oer tan beagle bitch, whelped June 10, 1884, by 
Finte out of Bunnie, b3 a, C. Krueger, Wrightsville, Pa., to Chas. 
Richardson, Pittsburg Be ; 

Pansy. White, black and tan beagle bitch, whelped April 9, 1885, 


by Rustler out of Viola, by A. C. Krueger, Wrightsville, Pa., to | p 


Geo. H. Will, Madeira, O. . 

Victress Il. White, black and tan.ticked beagle bitch, whelped 
May 5, 1885, by Ringwood out of Victress, by A, O, Krueger, 
righteville, Pa,, to A. Bown, Streator, Tl. 


AN ACTUAL INCIDENT.—A man, his dog and his wife 


- 
FOREST AND STREAM. 


Bannerboy. White, black and tan beagle dog, whelped April 18, 
886, by Bannerman out of Krueger’s Myrtle, by A. C. ruger, 
Wrightsville Pa,, to Mrs. C. Ey ite, Cleveland, O, 

Maud 8. White and black English setter bitch, age not given, 
by Gun out of Morning Star, by Geo, Jarvis, New York, to C. B. 

axon, Braintree, Mass. 

Punch, Black and white English setter dog, whelped June 25, 
1886, by Dash III. out of Trusty Gladstone, by Geo. Jarvis, New 
York, to Eugene Halpin, White Plains, N. Y. 

Dash IIf., Jr.—Maud 8. whelps. English setter dogs, one black 
and white and one lemon and white, whelped May 19, 1886, by Geo. 
Jarvis, New York, to C. B. Faxon, Braintree, Mass. 

Dash II.—Trusty Gladstone whelps. Black and white English 
setter dog and blue belton bitch, whelped June 25, 1886, by George 
Jarvis, New York, to C, B. Faxon, Braintree, Mass. 

Merchant Prinee—Bernie V. whelps. Orange and white St. Ber- 
nards, whelped April 23, 1886, by I. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., a dog 
to Mortimer H. Wagar, Hast Avon, N, Y,, and a bitch to A. A. Me- 
Duffie, Athens, Ga, 

Ilford Caution—Bess whelps. Fawn mastiffs, whelped May 6, 1886, 
by E. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., a dog to A. F. Cowles, Amherst, 
ee eS a bitch to Herbert C. Emery, Carthagena, U.S, Colom- 

NE, OS. AL. 

liford Caution—Countess whelp. Fawn mastift dog, whelped May 
6, 1886, by H. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., to Herbert C, Emery, Car- 
thegena, U. 8, Columbia, 8. A. 

liford Caution—Brenda TI. whelp, Faxn mastiff bitch, whelped 
Dec. 26, 1885, by E, H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., to Roscoe H, Thomp- 


son, Boston, Mass, , 
Merchant Prince—Topsey eae Orange and white St. Bernard 
. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., to A. A. 


dog,whelped April 28, 1886, by 
McDuffie, Athens, Ga. 

Suil-a-Mor—Mona IT. whelps, Ried Irish setters, whelped July 19, 
1886, by N. Brewer, 3d, Lynn, Mass,, a dog each to E. Andrews and 
H.P. Hall, Boston, Mass. cay ' 4 

Bannerman—Pet whelp. Black, white and tan beagle bitch, 
whelped April 20,1886, by _A. C. Krueger, Wrightsville, Pa., to Chas. 
Richardson, Pittsburgh Pa. 

White, black and tan 


Bannerman—Krueger’s Myrtle wheljp. 
beagle dog, whelped April 18, 1886, by A. C. Krueger, Wrights- 
ville, Pa,, to Chas. Richardson, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Count Waldo (A.K-R, 1501)—Josie (A.K.R. 3122) whelps. Wive 
Inastiff bitches, age not given, by Black Thorn Kennels, St. 
George’s, Del., to N, P. Boyer & Co., Coatesville, Pa. 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
i No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 


J.S.8., Pittsfield, Vt.—My setter dog is troubled with a hot nose 
a. good deal of the time, and when in this condition cannot. locate 
game. Last year you prescribed something, which was very efii- 
cacious. His bowels seem to be in good order, and nothing is the 
matter with him except his hot nose. Ans. Giye your dog 5 drops 
tincture of nux yomica three times daily on the tongue, 

JF, J, L,, Horn’s Mills, N. H.—A foxhound bitch, 3yrs. old, had 
distemper last fall. It seemed to setile in her eyes. They were 
very bad, so that mornings it was impossible for the dog to see, 
they were covered so thick with a yellow matter. I had them 
washed many times a day, but found that would do no good, so I 
placed a seton about 14in. above the eyes. This seemed to have 
the desired effect, for they soon grew better, and in about three 
weeks seemed well. I took out the seton in January. They have 
been all right until about one week ago, when the dog got out and 
hada hard run. Since then they have been sore and seem to be 
growing worse; discharge large quantities of matter and look very 
bad. Ans. Give your bitch five drops of Fowler’s solution of 
arsenic in the food three times daily. Drop into the eyes a few 
drops of solution of sulphate of zine, two grains to the ounce. Do 
this twice daily. 


Ri a4 | gee oS) gy 
Rifle and Crap Shooting. 
Address all communications to the. Forest and Stream Pul). Co, 


RANGE AND GALLERY. 


GLEN COVE, N. Y,, Sept, 1.—Glen Cove Rifle Club, wind 8 0’clock 
brisk, bright light, Creedmoor third class target, 200yds., off-hand. 
International Rifle Association rules: 

S F Cocks... ..544454550445444—66 W H Simonson.454344545543445—61. 
W I Francher44455544444554465 J W Campbell.42435444434435—58 

WORCESTER, Mass., Sept, 1—Atthe recent meet of members 
of the Worcester Light Infantry, Co. C, 2d Regiment, M. V, M., 
there was a contest for the Childs and Gard medals, for enlisted 
men, held by Private White and Corp, Mason. There were but 
three in the contest, which in detail was as follows: 

Ane Wihite:.. 2), .:: 34443—18 FS Hopkins........ 42480 2—11 
Corp BR W Mason...48832—15 _ 

As a result the medals remain with White and Mason. During 
the meet short strings of 5 were also shot by Capt. H, A. Harris 
with a total of 18 and Lieut. J, E. Lancaster of 15,and Private EB. 
Colvin, who scored 4, and was awarded a leather medal. There 
was also a shoot by enor ay inembers in detail as follows: 


John Logam.......... 444-17 WL Davis.......... 0224412 
Otis E Ingram....... 43342—16 CaptDavid M Earle.0 2 3-3 2-10 
J © Bates Smith..... 53242414 Horace B Verry.... 0202 4—8 
Lieut H BE Smith.. .223238—-12 EDStoddard........ 038409—7 


BOSTON, Sa 4.—There was a large attendance at Walnut 
Hill to-day, military riflemen being in the majority. The scores: 
~ Decimal Off-Hand Match. 


WO Bromite, A. ..-....-:..... forces 81010 719 810 8 9 8—&8 
APIS boc (Che ote 5 Sauer. MeL 8 9 8 8 5 5 5 10 10 10—79 
FeO, ee ar ee erty eek eee ns 99665 8 8 7 $8 10—%6 
Exec iiiee Nc atictts eres eae Fe eins Cetin 10 67 8 46 510 8 9—7% 
Rest Match. 
DP NICiehe See woe olen ch open sorta 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10—99 
SUWal@et asses desea cove Bee yncks sesuern 910 8101010 9 10 10 10—96 
IVShb teria ein he ees Gen abon,< classe 1 91010 910 910 9 10—%6 
SNES MarETOG ec VAIS2 2G) ere ene 910 9 910 8101010 9—94 
SOU cca eel al oO a Ee ae Nee .» 6 9 8 6 81010 & 9 8—8d 
IAA Smit ern re. Ebene .. 6 7 8 610 910 710 9—82 
500yds. Military. 
Bee ee ac eben: ane 5 : ; Z - ‘ ; i 5 ae 
CW Ho on (sporting riffle).....,. be F 5 
= State Militia Match. 

Capt J B Osborn....6 445 5-23 CD Lyford.......... 4445 4-21 
IVEGTTT Ups gists shoswte oe 5445-23 Capt lH Briggs....4 43 4 2-18 

TOPEKA, Aug. 26.—Topeka Rifle Club's. ecky shoot at range 
near the Fair Ground. Owing toa hazy atmosphere and passing 
cloud shadows across the target, the score was alow one. George 


badge, making an excellent score: 


E. Morrison won the 1 
First Score. 


Ieee Be Neies fosa nn ctie Me Senta eet dates 5659 7% 669 7 8-68 
iN Kopagts bebe ane ee SA Ae A 857777 % 5 9 466 
iambinie--aae, tte Sia kaplan oe -7 46 6 9 610 38 3 10—64 
TU erqeleOie coe ewe a eetta rents cleeen. | 4 3 8 810 7 6 6 6 4—62 
TETAS et ek eR Sha ee ee 6a65 66 7 7 & 6—60 
1 BEA So's Dg se CES BBS Sore vert ers 8 410 9 2 710 6 4 0-455 
McWartere 2oon holden sere me eee ere b te O) ose: ei eeameente tnd: 
FRIGIe Re cae lca ceed neers wagte te a 404 6 410 6 5 38 3—45 
sii moe 7 8 5 9 6 610 7%—*%0 

Paine......- Ps 8 AAR 5 6b StH rege 5 S258 E 5 i 
RiGee ly cet, teak ete ee 5} BSB 37 7-509 b—H7 
PhOMIPSOT nog ee a eens ree Awan pe latae 1067769 4 4 4 966 
AVES GET Ye eelap-etakss eee ee ba. ete 965776 5 6 6 6-68 
MIGIPIBOH +29 -fyttae ex oes Sethe i een Cae 9 6 510 7 6 4 4 6 5B 
parties at Gas eee en Sea Te 6777 6 4 6 5 4 6—5F 
Whether Teste, beep ee Oath pabesot sdaroe piers 6 6 3 6° 5 6.7% 56 5 3-00 
BPR Tea HPy rae pee See eee! oecrien s 6952027 7 2 44 
Third Score010 8 8 7 110 7 7-83 

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ia OS sor deh eb mired bol rl cioa ti 7879 6 9 810 8 6—Z 
Thompson........ Se REA Stes § BRL pe 68 610 8 45 9 9 9—T4 
PUIMGE ss loko hie ess: sue SOeereretceet, 596 7 9 510 5 8 569 
PAINS sees ae eee eee eset ey eee "595% 8 7 4 6 563 
Meirtiine rs: Seeks oe ayet ie RA "5b 5b 45 2 % T 7—58 
Whe Gam bee jars Peete ety acer aap nee ee 648 644 8 38 5 7-49 
Bakers thee. enw eh ee 635538607 3 44 


CREEDMOOR.—The fall meeting will open next Monday. A 
new match, added since the programme was printed in these col- 
umné, is the Steward Match, open to all comers, at 200yds., Creed- 
moor targets, five shots, sitting, kneeling or standing, with an 
military or special military rifle; an allowance of two points wi 
be given to competitors who use the Remington rifle, State aad 
the allowance to be added to the aggregate of the threescores, Al 
rizes to be won on the aggregate of three scores. Entries unlim- 


ited. Match open ever day. Prizes for this match will be partly 


in cash.and partly in kind, including two silver-plated cups pre- 
sented b Mr. J EL. Sieward, of London and $25 presented by ol. 
James H. Jones, 12th Reg, N.G. &. N.Y. - 


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WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 30.—Two matches were held bj 
Wilmington Rifle Club at Schuetzen Park this afternoon, Conde 
tions at both matches were the same—Standard American targét, 
200yds., off-hand. Teams were selected by Bacon and Simpson. 
The score is as follows, out of individual possible 100 points and 
team possible 400; - 


peta SECON bsp hints ees a siya en 937 7 5 9 1 5 4504 
C. Heinel, Sr... . cat toxene woo, 6 8 BBG 16 Bap 58 
Sse Ne WaMyn es toceekee. elem BB 8-825) kee te ee 
LUE 0s Pe tet h nbd bhi dalede tisiecs 71005595 5 5 5 5—61—251 
PS ESS Nai} sche SON «ge eet Nas 343 45 8 6 2 4 539 
Wi RY eensees teem ay eare mutes oo BIO ko 5, 1 7s: 
Harry Heinen. sds wey oo 1075 48 8 8 9 8 63 
WY, OUCODMOT Ser ein Lehr ts 46 510 43 4 5 4 6—5i—236 
A new selection of teams was made for the second match. The 
score is as follows, out of individual possible 100 points and team 
poset hts 500: 
- A, Bacon, 2643 5 8 4 44] 
W. F. Seeds... 55 3 8 7 3 6b 759 
Ss. J. Newman. 63 45 4 6 6 8—53 
H. B. Seeds 76% 8 7 4 4 9-67 
W. O'Connor, 910 4 8 4 3 5 9-—§9—289 
EN, SLUUBOTIS py, Fee eet ea) ane 674649 9 4 38 4 56 
Cit s Cerna Rte A ea belsi-lo049u 433 obo 9658 79 5 4 5 7-65 
dE TES THE LS, Peay hie ee eee Se Bed Te TT eA eb —hi, 
Cis aS! AL Are ence ha eee Oe. Se Be fe goede d7 
SS ISCHOG Ty 4th aie ne On oees oni sec dts Oo eG: 0G th OMS. fi p29 
GARDNER, Mass., Sept. 1.—Members of the Heywood Guards, 
Company F, 2d Regiment, M-V.M., at Hackmatack Range 200yds., 
Creedmoor count: 
CW Edgell........ es, 21 2i—42 WH Kendall............ 19 20—39 
CAASTRind Se paver. tiie ak 20 21-41 W W Thompson........ 18 19—87 
HL J BBG ORBIE Ce Stel Rae ned 19 21-40 BE Thrasher............1% 18—85 
Hs aa vidi SEA onan ace 20 20—40 FW White, .........0...05 16 17—83 
S T Chamberlin......... 19 20—39 W Hunting.............. 14 18—32 


es off-hand, standard target. Record match: 4 

(DS ee Ube) Ca Pee re eis 968 59 9 7 910 9-84 
IHS IV Rare ee eat ahs Tug eee oes Eee 998 5 9 7 410 9 10—80 
A Md Gexlype=-- nna: 8 oe abe ee 7 810 5 7 8 610 7 9% 
ERS CIES ss acces Precinct feces weuaneee 10 8 6 8 8 6 810 9 6-i4 
J ¥ Brown.,.-........ PE} + bers pee 887975 %7 4 7 9-69 
MC Widrnhem. Sete sao 3 Ot BPR: 8955 77 8 9 6 5—69 

Telegraph match with the Elgin, I1., rifie club: 

WD Palmer... 2.0. .0cccceeeceee 676986689 8% 
NES Conan tO a ae 8 8 5 7 6 6 6 610 5-87 

TERE EST ey centre eee nn, ee ee 10 610 9 968 8 9 8—83 

AP HAS BPI g ele cpa oad ae 767 7 7 7 6 610 568 
WEBLO WA sae nies Pcereeee ote 641 667 48 7 (65 
WWaWerthens. 85) ian on nee 6510 8 7 7 8 7 8 9—T5—481 


Elgins telegraphed 422, 


THOMASTON, Conn., Sept. 4—Weather conditions, good light, 
with light 9 o’clock wind: 


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F A Perkins... .. 410 6 9 7-8 4 510 Y—71 
C Pf Williams. . PAO OEE YA Lie 
AOR ere: Figs heen de reohete 63938 66 8 4 4 8-57 


A FINE CLUSTER.—Chicopee Falls, Mass, The annexed 
target, reduced one-half from full size is one Made at the testing 
ground of the Massachusetts Arms Co. and shows what can be 
done with a Maynard properly treated. The target is_of 50 con- 
secutive shots and was fired June 28 last with a .32-caliber May- 


nard 28in. barrel, 35grs. of powder and a patched bullet of 65grs. 
The target was made by Z. H. Leonard (employed in Massachusetts 
Arms Co’s works) from _an ordinary bench rest, the barrel being 
rested about fin. from the muzzle, butt held to the shoulder, using 
aperture sight, the shots being thrown IM a group just over the 
bullseye. 

SCRANTON, Sept. 1—The regimental trophy competed for 
here to-day on the Nayaug Range was won by the Thirteenth Regi- 
ment of Scranton by a score of 324 points. The Sixteenth Regi- 
ment came second with a score of 819 points and the First Regiment 
of Philadelphia was third, with a score of 293 points. This being 
the third time in succession that the trophy was won by the Thir- 
teenth Regiment it becomes the property of that organization. 
The other regiments taking part in the match are the First. Sixth, 
Highth, Sixteenth, Twelfth, Fourteenth and the State Fencibles. 


THE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTESTS at Union Hill, N. J. for the 
$100 cup closed last Thursday. Mr, Hayes, of Newark, scored 
2,216 and maintained his lead, winning the prize. Other scores 
were: M. Dorrler 2,121, Lober D716, Flack 2,088, Vogel 2,078, Joiner 
2,049, C. G. Zettler 2,048, Zimmerman 2,018, 14 Coppersmith 2.009, A. 
Begerow 2,008, Walters, 2,001. 

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 29.—At the United States Barracks 
eyery Sunday during the last two months, the teams of the Lou- 
isiana Field Artillery, Louisiana Rifles and Tennison Rifles of the 
State National Guard, have been practicing at the target range. 
Some good shooting was done to-day, Sergeant Uter, of the Lou- 
isiana Field Artillery, made 24 out of a possible 25 at 500yds. range. 
Capt. Tennison made 24 out of a possible 25 at the 500yd. range. 

The following is the aggregate score of the Tennison Rifles 
team at 200 and 300yds. out of a possible 125: Capt, Tennison, 87; 
First Sergeant Sanborn, 77; John Reilly, 738; Corporal Thompson, 
71; Lieut. Blake, 68; H, Zulanf, 67; 'T. Crawford, 67; James Mar- 
tin, 6 ib. McDonald, 60; John Heaton, 45; J. V. Rareshidde, 44; 

A. Martin, 20. 

The following is the Louisiana Rifles’ score at 200yds.: H.C. 
Meyers, 24 Pavia, 39; A. H- Meyers, 38; Cooney, 46; Corporal 
Stack, 61; Sanders, 53; Corporal Bernhardt, 46; CG. Rolling, 45; 
Corporal Beyers, 69; P. Viosca, 64; Lieut, A. P. Maier, 41; Sergeant 
Py Moses 73; James, 54. e.. f 
The following is the score made by Battery B, Louisiana Wield 
Artillery, 200yds target: Lient. J. Reynolds, 17; Sergeant E. Uter, 
21; Sergeant A. Weber, 11; Corporal J. A. D’Hemecourt, 13; Pri- 
vate §, C. Bahan, 3; Private . F. Sadler, 18. 300yds. target: 
Lieut. J, Reynolds, 10; Sergeant E. Uter, 20; Sergeant A. Weber, 
6; Corporal J. A, "Hemecourt, 16; Private 8. C. Bahan, 11; Pri- 
heya ¥. Sadler, 0. 500yds. target: Lieut. J. Reynolds, 14; Ser- 
geant, H. Uter, 25; Sergeant A. Weber, 2; Sb J. A. D’Heme- 
court, 194 Private S.C. Bahan, 0; Private W, F. Sadlet, 20. 

THE MASSACHUSETTS TEAM.—Theé team which is to repre- 


j-sent Massachusetts at the coming rifle meeting at Oreedmoor has 


heen ‘selected, and the names of its members are appended in the 
order which their scores, madein practice, entitle them to, Of 
the team which will represent the State this year on the New York 
range but seven members were present last year, viz. Bumstead, 
Frost, Hades, A.C. White, Hinman, Bartlett and Grant. Lieut. 
H, White, Company D, Ist Infantry, made a record which entitles 
him to a place on the team, but for business reasons he was obliged 
to withdraw. In the contest last year Pennsylvania was first with 
ascore of 1,014, Massachusetts second, score 959, and New York 
third, score 933. The practice this year shows an_improvement 
over that of 1885, and leads the militia to hope that Massachusetts 
representatives may lead the field. The names in order of rele- 
tive merit are: Lieut. C.S, Bumstead, 2d Infantry, I. R. P.; apt 
G. W. Hinman, ist Brigade, I. R. P.;’Private M. W. Bull,’2d In- 
fantry; Private F. R. Bull, 2a Infantry; Private Lincoln Grant, Ist 
Cadets; Private A. C. White, 2d Infantry; Private M. W. Daulton, 
Company D, Ist Infantry; Capt, John Osborn, Ist Brigade; Private 
A. L, Brackett, Corre D, Ist Infantry; Sergt. W.M, Merrill, 
rosa Eiigada, 1. R, Pz Private O. O Foster, ist aden Pri- 
Frost rigade, I. R, P.; Priva: . C. Foster, ist Cadets; 
vate F. D. Bartlett, 1st Cadets; Private T. B, Wilson, 2d Infantry, 
‘substitute, to be added in case of vacancy. oni 


: 


- oyer the country if we can get our amateurs co attend in large 


cent. highest, and 50 per cent lowest, by record. saying that the 


- perfectly just method of placi 
_ Bame time all to enter and BHaBe 


- HOW TO SEE BULLETS FLY,—Rochester, N. ¥ —Wditor Forest 
‘and Stream: Those of your readers who are interested in rifle 
shooting, yet never saw & rifle ball in its flight, may desire to 
satisty themselves by occular proof that the allet is visible in 
going through the air. If they will try to get & view under the 
conditions I did last week they will probably be gratified, A rifle 
Club was shooting at pottery disks, bin. in didmeter, set on iron 
rods, elevated about forty feet in the air and situated 100yds, from 
the shooter, The rifles were nearly all 44-cal, breechloaders. By 
standing a few feet back of the man shooting, and watching the 
target carefully with a small telescope, | could see nearly every 
ball that missed the mark, especially those that went near the tar- 
get. I was able to see only one of those that hit the disk, and in 
that case I thought the charge of powder was smaller than usual, 
as the report was low and the yelocity of the ball appeared to be 
appreciably slower, for I saw it Foing. rectly to the center of the 
target, which was smashed, The direction of fire was out over 
Lake Ontario, but the elevation of the guns made an_unclouded 
sky the backeround, thus giving the telescope a, clear field beyond 
the jarget. Tain ose that if one were endeavoring merely to catch 
a glimpse at the flying bullet, he should have the shooter aim at a 
mark not over an inch in diameter, as he would then be more 
likely to get the bullets in the field of the glass,—H, REDMOND. 


THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to cluh 
secretaries. Correspondents who favor ua with club scores cre spar- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only, 


TRAP-SHOOTING REFORM. 


Hiitor Horest and Stream: 

haye read the various articles in your most yaluable and most 
interesting journal on the question of trap-shooting reform. Its 
object seems to be to help the poor shots. 3 

Now lama very poor shot with little experience at the trap, 
and hardly enough skill perhaps to be called an amateur shot, 
Yet as this question seems to affect all those who aspire to great- 
ness before the traps, | beg the privilege of adding my m¢te to the 
controversy. The very fact of my inexpericnee may be why the 
question appears different to me from its aspect to some. To my 
mind it is ti xe tying a stone about the neck of excellence and cast- 
ing it into the sea. It is placing a brand on every man who has 
spent hours of intelligent study, hours of labor and dollars of 
expense at the target and with different guns to find the proper 
tools to do the work, time and expense in diligent practice to 
sonia te angles and strain the,eye, arm and nerve to superiority 
and skill. 

Now if shooting tournaments are closed against such men the 
life, interest and excitement of the tournament is gone. Such 
men greatly add to the pleasure of shooting. It is no sport to see 
some one bang away into space and hit nothiug, neither is there 
any eee to such a shooter, and he will be along time learning. 

W 


f he can constantly be in intercourse with good shotshe can’t 
help but learn, All our good shots have had to learn and had to 
pay for it too. All my shooting has been purely for pleasure and 
recreation and for reputation or profit. IT enter a sweep with thef 
‘boys, pay my dollar and shoot it out for a dollar’s worth of fun, 1 
T hit in a tie I always divide unless some one prefers to haye the 
fui of shooting out and in that case heat himifIcan. If he wins 
he is welcome to all he gets and if ] win I congratulate myself on 
having so much fun for nothing, I enter a tournament whenever 
my business permits, and whoeyer gets my money is welcome to 
it if he gets it fainly, Those who squeal would do so sooner if 
beaten by an amateur thanif beaten by our bestshots. They have 
not the backbone to shoot in any contest, What they need isa 
fiap beliind the barn or somewhere near the house and practice to 
five them courage, | : Va 
 Siweepstake shooting is a form of gambling, and those who 
gamble must learn to lose as wellas win. If they cannot afford to 
Tose better practice behind the barn ayhile at costs of birds than 
cry because another can fairly excel them. Such is the opinion 
of one amateur: Let ushear from both amateurs and professionals 
all over the country and if an evil exists gets the proper remedy. 
lf the present code is not that which gives the most pleasure to the 
Bsoet number let us have a better code and L will vote for it with 
both hands up: CRACKER CRUMBS. 


Bay Ripe, L. I.; Sept. 4, 1886. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 2 
In the proposed reform in trap-shooting, it is suggested to bar 


certain men and to handicap others, and the statement has been, 


made that for each one barred, there would be fifty strictly 
amateurs who would enter, This may be so, but why not try it? 
For instance, eet up a tournament in New England, offer liberal 
prizes, make the entrance to the different events 50 cents or $1 
each. Bar absolutely the following men (all of whom have won more 
or less): Hager, Perry, Davis, Smith, Gilman, Holden, Webber, 
Sampson, Tougas and Houghton of the Worcester Club; Dickey, 
Stanton, Lovejoy, Faulkner, of the Massachusetts Rifle Associa- 
tion; Schaefer, Wardwell, Adams, Sanborn, Shumway, Buffum 
and Loring of the Wellington Club; Allen, Wilbur and Bartlett ot 
the Brocton Club; Tinker, Sheldon, Cury and Crandall of the Nar- 
raganset, Club; Braley and Hall of the Fall River Club; Gerrish, 
Cooper, Taylor, Jenkins and Stark of the Exeter Club; Folsom, and 
several others of the New Haven Club. With these men barred, 
there could not be much excuse for the amateurs to stay out. Now 
we will not expect fifty men to enter in place of each man named, 
we will modify the number and say _ten, which is surely low 
enough being only one-fifth of the number which has been stated. 
This will make a field of 360 shooters. Let them all commence at 
Isyds. vise. Handicap afterward as follows: Winners of first to 
go back Syds. each time they win. Winners of second go back in 
Same manner 4yds., winners of third Syds., winners of fourth 2yds. 
All who do not win, to advance lyd.in each match. Should eigh- 
teen maiches be shot some would be standing right over the trap 
(I do not suppose any one would care to stand in front of it.) 

Perhaps such a tournament would suit the majority, probably 
eyery one would go home a winner. If each contestant would 
shoot at 150 or 200 birds’ and Kirkwood had the contract to trap 
them ai three cents each, I think he would be willing to give every 
one a badge. Should such a tournament be held in New England, 
we who are barred would attend and act as judges and referees or 
do anything in our power to assist the contestants. 

I think it will be rather difficult to make a set of rnles to govern 
trap-shooting which will be acceptable to all. At all eyents [have 
lad all the experience I want in such matters. At the first meet- 
ing of the National Gun Association in New Orleans, I spent 
night after night in Rhodes’ gun store, staying until 11 o'clock or 
later, taking notes of the proceedings for future reference. There 
were present quite a number of trap-shooters from all parts of the 
‘country (no end of champions of all creation, etc.) and all were 

-asked to make suggestions, and nothing was adopted unless it re- 

ceived the majority of votes of those present. We certainly tried 
to do our best and we received very little credit forit. When -the 
rules were published a great deal of fault was found with them. 
One writer in a prominent sportsmen’s paper said that such & 
body of men should haye accomplished something satisfactory, 
but in fact they had not done better than a lot of boys, or words to 
that effect. 

Wow, gentlemen, some of you say that the present rules are 

wrong, Why don’t you make better ones? You seem to know just 
what is wanted. You are perfectly right when you say ey 
should be made to suit the majority. Do not try to please the 
experts, make them for the amateurs. As faras I am concerned 
T have shot a great deal at the trap; Il have won and I have lost; if 
I am barred or handicapped, I have nothing to say. At one time. 
IT wanted to hold our New England challenge badges and I did 
hold them all for along time. At present I hold the clay-pigeon 
badge of the New England Association. 
_ can challenge for it, I will name the grounds and the time, and 
' the badge shall be there. [will not enter for it, whoeyer wins.is 
welcome io it. C. M, STARK. ' 


DUNBARTON, N. H. 


Editor Forest and Stream: : 139. 
_, Vice-President Wreeman having done me the honor to indorse, 
, in some degree, my pro osition of classing, by record, the shooters 
who take part in trap-shooting tournaments, lam emboldened to 
make known still another plan, hoping that my efforts may bring 
, some brighter men into thisdiscussion. These tournaments are of 
great benefit when qiguely, conducted, and the gambling spirit dis- 
couraged, because it is a fact that in this State it has been of great 
_ use in developing a correct feeling regarding our game laws, as well 
as tending to raise thestandard of sportsmanship. It will do 80 all 


numbers the tournaments which may he held. 

Mr. Freeman speaks in issue of Sept. 2, of classing from 90 per 
N. A. will record and classify the records sent them. Now, a 
men puegrains to skill and at the 
together ma by be done in this 
otin.a match and 


way: We will suppose A., B., C, and. D. aye to ~ 


if any one wants it they” 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


no two are of equal skill with the gun. A, is shown by the record 
to be a crack shot, and belong in the 90 per cent. class. B.is.a 
little less skilled, and is in the 80 per cent. class. C. averages 70 
per cent. and D, 50 per cent. They are to shoot at 20 clay-pigeons 
each, and all want to be placed on equal terms; placed equally 
distant from the trap, efc., A. can average to get 18 ont of his 
20, +B, averages 16, and to ee him on equal terms with A., is 
given 2 broken birds, so that 1f he breaks bis usual number, 
16, will tie A., who should from his known ability break _ 18; 
and so on down to D., who, averaging 50 per cent of birds 
shot at is allowed 8 broken on his score before firing his first 
shot; hence, if he breaks his usual number, 10 of the 20, will 
score 18 with A, Now, please don’t get a thinking that I am 
saying that each one will break a certain number according 
to his skill. We are simply trying to put them all on even 
footing at the start, in order that all can shoot on same terms, ex- 
cepting the brealks given those of lesser skill, and all stand an 
equal chance of winning. Precisely as in yacht naclal The boats 
are measured, both in hull and sails, and the larger, being able to 
go faster by reason of superior size and power to carry sail, must 
give time, defined by established rule, to its lesser rival, in order to 
race on eyen terms, Otherwise there would be no yacht racing, 
for the aa) and most powerful boat would win, other things 
being equal. Handicapping in the usual manner in distance from 
the trap does not accomplish what is desired, for modern guus, as 
Mr. Freeman iruly says, preclude any equalization of the difter- 
ently skilled men who handle them in the distances now in yogue. 
T believe there are plenty of ways to arrange this matter we are 
now discussing, once let the system of records be fairly established. 
So far as men traveling under assumed names—‘‘ringing,” to use 
a racing term—let if be remembered that all contestants must be a 
member in good standing in some club, and that club in good 
standing in either State or National Association, be certitied to by 
either his club or association, his record also certified, penalties 
imposed when frauds are attempted, and my word for 15, but little 
trouble would occur from “ringers,” — - Wor nasi, 
AUBURN, Me. 


HMERALD GUN CLUB,—Sea View Park, New Drop, Staten 
Island, Aug. 26. Live bitds, 5 ground Lraps, uae: Tages 
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N Maesel, 30yds,....1/0111011— 8 M McMunn, 25yds. .1101111111— 9 
Dr Hudson, 30yds...1101110101— 7 A McHale, leds... -LL0L0110— 7 
Scherm’horn, 30yds.1101110101I— 7 PJ Murphy, 2lyds..0010001100— 3 
Thos Codey, 25yds..0011111001— 6 J Glaccum, 30yds.. .1111111111—10 
J H Voss, 25yds..... IINi1iI— 9 _~J Fisher, 25yds,..... 1111171100— 8 
M Cherry, 2lyds....011110101I— 7 Geo Remsen, 2lyds.100i111111— § 
PJ Keenan, Zlyds. 110111111— 8 J Mackin, 2lyds....0900111100— 4 


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GARDNER, Mass., Sept. 2.—The Gardner Sportsmen’s Associa- 
tion are arranging for a team shoot with the Winchester Gun 
Club, each club to make its scores upon its own grounds. At the 
tegular meet at Hackmatack Range but few were present, Out of 
a possible ten clay birds, the following were broken: B. Y. Burk- 
man, 7; ©, O. Bent, 7; E. T. Blodgett, 6; L, P, Webber, 4, 


YONKERS, N. Y., Sept. 4.—There will be a match at live pigeons 
between the Washington Heights Gun Club and Yonkers Gun 
Club Sept, 10, on the grounds of the Yonkers Club, each club 10 
men, 10 birds each, 80yds. boundary, use of both barrels. This 
being the third match between the clubs, causes considerable 
interest, as each club has won a previous match. The grounds are 
sifnated on M,idland ayenue, South Yonkers, near_ station of 
South Yonkers on_N,. Y. City & Northern R. R. Match called for 
2P.M. Visitors welcome.—L. J. SCHLESINGER, Sec’y Y. G. C. 


ST. LOUIS, Aug. 31.—Match to-day on the grounds of the Western 
Gun Club between the Central and Diana Gun Clubs: 


Centrals. Diana. 
Nouss..-... 11101100011111001300-—12  W*nh’m'r.01111001900111110100—11 
Junge...., 00011100100011000100— 7 


Parker... 01100111111001011010—10 
A Stosb’g..1010001000010100000i— 6 Wdwards. .10LO0110100100000100— 7 
Waijdisch. ..00111100110101111101—13 


R Stecker.01101001001101010011—10 

Cardwell. ,10001010010101101001— 9 .. .00010110000110010100— 7 
Steffen... .10100001110010011101—10 1, 01000100000001000000— 3 
Kklem...... 10000010001000001101I— 6 Westhus. .00000000010001100000— 8 
R Stosb’g..100U0001100111001011— 9 Fengler.. .OOLLI000DND0N0000L0— 4 
FGinis:..2F | 0000100090001000000i— 3 Billon..... 0010010011101111.0180—10 
Mueller. . .11100001110001000000— 7 Kaltw’ser,100100100010011C1100— & 
Doerner. ..01000000110001100001— 6 Herald. ...10111011011000010101—11 


38 Bd 
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 29.—Match between the Western and River- 
side Gun clubs, 20 tongueless Ligowsky clay-pigeons, l8yds., each 


to shoot at two consecutive birds: 
Riverside Gun Club, 


Tabi S RYUTEEN (GIO a as AE OAP ENE Ly ae mene 13110100100111111010—13 
WW GOSBOLRE Souter e re eee yikee Seer ele 1111111117011013 1011-17 
VESTA tr (ante hearted our emis erect tira 10111101111000100011—12 
DP AVEG Grim eriy tre too mct ir esreeed Se sint brs. 11011001010101101111—13 
WoO eet eat erent 10011001111101011110—18 
WaANSonHACK Sle <= os csstiie stares earesn 00010101111001010190—10 
SS LV TEtaaea 4 1, See De ten Alaa Sa ee ae De 01019001010101011111—11, 
IS Geist Meee as Sont toLMeE a srooo et tci 9 Be 10111111101111010111—16 
WaBrIncnbe yet nod n kone oS Sbyenien 14101011011110101110—13 
CASON TIT CLe Weep Rts ads et cringing ¢ TPS: 11000111016010110111—11 
Delay ol Sho) hoes Seeger es PEs ba 101117 11011010110111—15 
TOR AMERSENITI pasts fe ota sieta deed pees se ole 01001011101001101011—11—156 }- 
Western Gun Club, 
DGPS GN Willter men yee tater hb apie aueenes 11010111010111110011—14 
13 OUT Le. OB as ks Ps eee ne) anew. 11111111111101170011.—17 
LL TAS SA te BEES pelt dee aes & 19111091111111111111—20 
CTVRTE He Tal Ere)» Reg Ale, MSH ls 0A 11131911001111111101—17 
PSCC ENT DOR ¢ Soon eases Swe eevee 11111111011111131101—18 
INISIPEr bees © ew eves a wae telsloiele clowine 1911111111101101110—17 
Tefeety pe, fences eee eeu ee COS eg) wee oil 010111171111110001011 —14 
CEOS TAVR OVD Tae Hd oes gta wore ag une Me Libr geen EL al 10111111191111111111—19 
SIGHeHIMAH, STeets yaaeeek Nett hoe ee 10110101101111111111—16 
TRAC ORR Se aM NAT ily AP peta are .., +e11010111111111110101—19 


Sieminskie 
Courvoisier 

ASHLAND, Mass., Sept. 4.—The Ashland Gun Club held their 
annual tournament on their grounds to-day, many being present 
from the yarious clubs in this yicinity. Team sweep; with a badge 
for the winning team, 10 birds per man: 


Ashland Team. : Medfield Team. 
Cole reste aes 1011001111— 7 Barney..........Q111111010— 7 
PTE, es 22 gees. 1110000111— 6 Russell... -. LI00HI1I— 8 
Balecom........ -0111111011— 8 Sawyer..-....../ H001011000— 3 
Tidsbury........ 1011311101— 8—29 Plimpton........ 1111710110— 8—26 
arlboro Team. } Natick Team. 
Wheeler.... .... 1111917711—10 Dickinson....... 101011010— 6 
Chamberlain. ...1011000010— + Walker ---1110000001— 4 


DaGewnre ark er 1111001110— 7 Wright 
Longley... ..... 1011111101— 8—27 Smalley........- 1010000111— 5—22 


NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 29.—The Lonisiana Gun Club held their 
regular prize shoot to-day, which resulted as follows: 


First Class. 
Chauder.:.......-. -..G 5 4—15 Mayronne.....<.-.-- .7 4 3—14 
Reneieke)... 2. f wt & 8—15 A-Drouet,.......-.1--.5 4 3—12 
Merete ss. ees ts ft eee 4 5 8-12 DeFuentes........ -... 8 4 3-35 
Second Class. 
RET ap ok Rrelon taser 5 3 2-10 Commargere.......... 6 3 3-12 
TIN GAN, wae ef 8 3 2—18 Lamndry.........-...... 4.3 38—10 
MeBlane......5..2..... 2 & 3—l10 Parker................ 4 3 3-10 
3 Third Class. Me : 
-Demontroud........... 8 0, 1-4 Doane....-.5..--.205 tt 3 0-10 


DAMON S, to oea heer se t 4 
, The first column is the total of 5 double bats, the second 6 double 
claysand the third 4 single clays. 


PENSACOLA, Sept. ?.—At a contest for the State of Mlorida 
badge between the Dixie Gun Club and the Pensa- 


“4 phamvivest tp 
41 cola Gun Chib, the latter won by a score of 146 to 185. The targets 


used were the American clay birds. The number shot was. 225 


birds by each team. 
JERSEY CITY HHIGHTS.—The Pear monthly shoot for the 
Hub on grounds at Marion, 


Sept. 2, J. O. H. G. C. rules, 7 live birds each. Official score: 

H. Siegler (29)..1 0441 01 1—4% Kranmer (27) .. 1 1 1441441 1—6 
Dickens (26),...1101111—S Hughes (29)....144100%0—8 
Cannon (27)....1101001—4 Burdell (25)....00011g1 13% 
Heritage (25)...0111101—5 J.Von Lengerke(27).14ili1l 614 
Quinlan (27).... 0 ent 10—8 Newbold (24)...wWY%4Kble1 14—4144 
Cummins (25)..1 1 1 1 04461—a% j 


J, Yon Lengerke takes cup and first SoS Re aad and Kran- 
mer divide second, Cummins, third. After this there were numer- 
Hughes and Quinlan as usual scoop- 


BROCKTON GUN CLURB.—The Brockton Gun Club and Jamai- 
ca Plain Club shot a match on Sept.4 atthe Clarendon Hills Range: 
at Hyde Park. The team from the shoes town proved too much for 
its competitor, defeating it by ascore of 129 to 102. The first 10 
shots perman were at clay pigeons, and the remaining at bats. 
The score: , 

Brocktons. 


Pizeons- Bats. 
NePho el ey eee go se eee A eee 0171001001— 5 100111 111— 6 
1a ach Wi ree be eee rie ke 1011101410— 7 1110011110— 7 
Aldoes........4 BS pees 1000000110— 3 OI 61001— 6 
SWVC rer tes Pye cael faa eas 1101100111— 8 W111 111—10 
“ASGLITIPEL, eon een mean aD Oe 1111101011— 8 1011011111— 8 
LAY GCU. We nese cepesses ee ls 1107111110— 8 OLLO100110— 5 
Pistia levees Pov e eso .-_.-,0111110101— 7 1011111 101— 8 
Baker, sys pee cepa resp 1111109111— 8 T11O111— 9 
Elliott, -....::-ceeyeseeeee ee LALOLIOLOI— ¥—61 T0i1001l1— *—b6s—129 
Jamaica Plain. : : 
ISTO. oe ean ied nem ane ates ,0010001311— 4 1111001000— & 
ERB V 3 po ecsy sone eeadeada des 1101011110— 7 1111111111—16 
BEDSITS: faves eee ee pate 0101100011— 5 1O1U00101I— 5 
OPEL] SF eb cetera .0000010001— 2 ONIN — 7 
dM o Rea vot Pye Hewes Sele ye eas 0110111100— 6 VLIIL10L0I— _ 8 
COHMPIGS 1. x15 WG aeleuteririee 1001101100— 5 LOLI o01— 7 
BANG 20! Sees ees 1110011101— 7 1111101010— 7 
SALMA Shey sadae deny bllec as oc 0100001001— 38 QOLOODOOOI— 2 
Vit ens, . eee. Seen Cn men 0011111010— 6—46 1101001010— 5—56—102 


HUDSON, Mass., Sept. 1,—The Hudson Gun Club held its: first 
tournament of the season at its grounds on Central street to-day- 
There were a large number of trap shots present, Boston, Marl- 
boro, Clinton, Maynard, Leominster, Berlin, Lancaster and other 
places were represented by the participants in the tourney. Din- 
per was served at Crystal Springs. Sweepstakes shooting was the 
order of the day. There were twenty-one events. 


ST. PAUL, Minn.—The Tournament in connection with the 
Iinnesota State Fair at St. Paul opened Aug. 81. The Pioneer 
Press thus comments: Were it not for the vast erowds drawn by 
other features of the grand show offered by the Pair Association, 
the assemblage collected about the club house of the St. Paul Gun 
Club yesterday to witness the initial shoot of the tournament, 
would have been considered very large and excited universal 
comment. Thelarge number of spectators was not confined to 
gentlemen who presumably had predelictions for the gun, trap or 
dog; buti many ladies, both on foot and in Carriages, were séem~ 
ingly deeply interested witnesses of the contests with the breech- 
loaders. Yesterday’s shooting would have conyinced any one who 
had seen the shooting of the proverbially accurate Englishman— 
either in his island home or pitted against the erratic Frenchman 
at Dieppe—that meeting ground of all famous shots of England 
and the continent—that the knights of the breechloader of Amer- 
ica were the peers, if not the superiors, of all shootists on earth. 
Single and double birds—which in shooting maiches consist of 
a black disk probably 4in. in diameter—were shattered time after 
time till it became monotonous, in a nonchalant, seemingly un~ 
conscious manner by those contesting for the prizes, till those un- 
initiated came to the conclusion that it was the easiest thing in the 
world to do when, had they been tempted to try, they would have 
been unable to hit a flying hogshead at 10 paces. The first event 
was for a purse of $150, entrance $2.50, at 15 single Peoria black- 
birds, first prize $60, second $45, third $30, fourth $15. There were 
21 entries and the shoot resulted in Parker taking first, Block sec- 
ond, [Kennedy third and Baldwin fourth money. The second event 
was for a purse of $120, entrance $2, first prize $48, second $36, 
third $24, fourth $12, at-5 Peoria blackbirds, ‘There were 71 entries 
first money being divided between Paul and Krueger, Parker sec- 
ond, Baldwin third. The third event was for a purse of $180, 10, 
singles and 5 pairs Peoria blackbirds, first prize $72, second p44, 
third 98, fourth $18, fifth 100lbs. shot, Parker took first, Kennedy 
second, Baldwin and Gordon third, Thomas fourth, Skinner, Hine 
and Pfister fifth. The fourth event was fora purse of $120, en- 
trance 3, 10 straightaway blackbirds, first prize $48, second jab, 
third $24, fourth $12. fifth 25lbs. of powder—Parker, Black, Hnsign 
and Swan first, Alstrom and Gordon second, Macomber third, 
Durant, Brown and Kennedy fourth. Williams fifth, 


Canoeving. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to FOREST AND 
STREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same. Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND S'rReAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps,:and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport. 


FIXTURES. 


SHPTEMBHR. 
Mohican Races every Thursday 18. Brooklyn, Sailing Races. 
through the season. 25. Brooklyn, Challenge Cup. 
11. New York, Sailing Trophy, 25. New York, Sailing Trophy. 


N. Y¥. C. C. INTERNATIONAL CUP RACES. 


The first race arranged for Friday, was postponed at the request of 
the visitors as neither Pearl nor Nautilus wasready. Mr. Stewart's 
new canoe, which he was to sail, was disabled in her first trial on 
Friday, and narrowly escaped from sinking in the middle of the 
Bay. Like the other, she is a sample of bad and careless work by 
good workman, an evidence of this being found in the fact that her 
forward mast tube was fitted without any step and fastened 
at the heel with one small brass screw. The first time she went on 
port tack the heel of her racing mast split the Spanish cedar gar- 
board on that side, and when she went on the other tackit repeated 
the performancethere. Hercrew discovered that she was leaking 
very fast and promptly shifted all ballast aft, lowered mainsail 
and made for the nearest land as best he could, Her large fore 
compartments are in no sense watertight as the thin deck is not 
screwed to the beams or bulkhead, while on deck is a large airhole 
with a loose hinged lid. With 200lbs. of metal on board she would 
have sunk beyond question. The handiwork in both the Pearls 
shows clever and skilled mechanics, the planking is laid in a way 
that is only possible to a thorough workman, but beyond this every 
part shows hurry and lack of care. In the new boat the two sides 
are not alike, the rabbet being cut differently at the bow, while 
the keel, stem and stern, the latter two of straight grained wood 
instead of knees, are poorly constructed. The timbers and rib- 
bands, especially in the first boat, are badly split in nailing, the 
decks are very thin and not sufficiently screwed down, and there 
are many other weak points. In the new boat the hoard is further 
aft, which is a great improvement, the eld one not requiring any 
mizzen. The mizzen mast is stepped in the deck, the mast tube be- 
ing only 4in, deep instead of running down to the keel. Asin the 
other boat the centerboard trunk has closed so much that the 
board rises and falls with great difficulty, Owing to Priday,’s 
mishap and the fact that Namtilus had to fit anew brass dro 
rudder which was delayed on its way from Albany, it was 1 P.M. 
before the two were afloat and rigged. 

A large number of visitors were waiting on the baleony of the 
Corinthian Y. C. House, used by the canoeists through the court- 
esey of Admiral Padelford. The officers and members of the new 
Ideal Cruising Association attended in a body, and their uniforms, 
specially designed for cruising and camping, attracted very fayor- 
able notice; in fact in personnel the body compares very fayor- 
ably with many older clubs. On board the steamer J. B. Moore 
were also a number of ladies and gentlemen prepared to follow the 
canoes. 

The day was clear and bright with a good §. E. wind, and the 
tide was in the last quarter of the flood. The course was from the 
club house around a buoy off Clifton, thence to a buoy off Bay 
Ridge, and home, 414 miles, two rounds to be sailed. The distance 
was not accurately measured, The contestants were: 


Nantilus...... W. Baden-Powell...... Royal oy Ce. «B31 
Pearle. dei. cu Walter Stewart..,.-..-Royal C.C,.......... 14.6 3214 
Lassie.....-... OE evactl ieee eee ven eae New York ©, C......15 28 
Guenn......... Villiam Whitlock..... Brooklyn ©. @...... 15 x30 


Pearl carried 1101bs. of ballast, 56lbs. board, and 68 and 15ft. in 
main and mizzen, Nautilus carried 120Ibs. of shot, 56)1bs. board, $0 
and 28ft, sails, Lassie’s two boards weigh 2Ubs.. her shot 75lbs. 
sails 70 and 20ft. Guenn has a 30lbs. Radix board, 75lbs. of shot and 
86 and 15ft. sails. All carried balance lugs, the Pearl having her 
roller mizzen. At 1:15 P. M. the first whistle blew to come to the 
line, Four minutes later came a secoud whistle to prepare, and at 
1:20 the whistle to go was siven. Pearl was over first on starboard 
tack with Nautilus close astern, while Guenn lost 2 minute and 
Lassie 1m. 20s. before crossing, Nautilus was soon about and well 
clear, but Pearl hung near the line until Lassie came so near as to 
put her about. Meanwhile Nautilus was well away, hugging the 
docks to cheat the flood tide. She held in further by Bechtel’s 
whart and soon Guenn and Pearl headed her, leaving Lassie astern. 


134 


—-2 ee a i 


Working down ait a fair rate the order was changed off the Wreck- 

ing Company's Basin, where Nautilus, her crew lying down below 

and with one reef in main, now took the lead’ a ain, So they 

worked down until the weather mark was turned thus: 

WWaGHUSS oe vet case e neces 1 4 00 

PRAM se sevdes ifn ytee eee 1 54 30 Tassie... . 
_Lt was a pleasure to watch the large boats come about, turning 

like tops, Naitilous being specially fast, but the straight keels of 

the Everson boats told in the tacking, as they were much slower 


the Bay on second leg, but Nau- 
e time, and headed down the Bay 


Poupli sacs ea ieoulet ss atc Creed NGVISTIN eae ie siecle teway 2 25 10 
her logs at start, and had gained 3m. 
30s. on the reach and run over Nautilus. 

Off they went on port tack, Nautilus and Pearl falling under 
a schooner at anchor, while Lassic and Guenn weathered lior. 
Of Bechtel’s wharf the order was: Nautilus, Lassie, Pearl, G@uenn, 
Off Clifton Lassie made a bold bid for Nautilus's lee, but a little 


maneuvering found herin rathera poor berth under Nautilus’s 
lee bow, At the mark the times were: 

Nautilus... ... eA ae toe 25005; Ape athe oot pees oni n ed tes 2 42 10 
MMSSST Gs CP Fa up on pile te 2aDOV4aD = GvieT iets Dery nee, ee 2 66 05 


In the beat down Lassie had lost but 8s. 

The second leg found Mr. Baden-Powell on deck, where all the 
others had been. This time the wind had headed them a little and 
all made a tack for the buoy, the times being: 

ITSO ok eUeron: (Geile). oe power ac 8 14 45 
(RESETS oR ei aes SESS SM aNOF Beni eeeeees se ee 315 40 


exciting. 
Nautilus 3 24-45 GuUeDI. yo. cee sete re 3 30 30 
Lassie Pree ee AT ey Obes ate 8.31 56 


whirling round quickly, while Lassie missed stays and hung for a 


tame. 
BE i alt Se arene eee ey 503 45 Lassie....... CRT E DOC ipo ae 5 05 10 
GREY; Mle cee eta DIOL Bo “Parley Myceee lb ehne oaks 5 06 10 


Nautilus still carried one reef, and Lassie was fast: overhauling 
her when she ran into a strong tide rip. She pitched heavily and 
sbrnped several pails of water, which conld not be bailed out dur- 
ing the remainderof the race. Once going again, she pulled ahead 
d pant passed Nautilus to leeward at 5.16. The matk was turned 

us: 


WC eae ee Ee eee oye) SU M@MMs tlio tees asa 5 26 10 
dieanvan dl grtste eg ahaa eee i256 Peale so setts pease: Not timed 


Pearl had dropped far astern and could not be timed. Lassie 
had made the reach with mizzen stowed, but set it for the run in. 
Guenn now came up also,and passed Nautilus to leeward, the 
ending of first round being: 

IU Sse an pallida eee eee 6.32 57 Wautilas.... on. pceveceeee rs 5 B4 43 
(STL te sgh A SSS - Fp  e ORTS ey tes yaly mea p yo nlenee Not timed 

The trio stood out again on starboard tack, but Nautilus soon 
tacked inshore, as at first. The American canoes held full sail, 
but she had a reef in each, The beat was made without, any not- 
able points, but at the turn Nautilus was ahead and Lassie astern. 


The times were; } a 
HID 10s) WUABBIO at res vs ee esie seni 5 55 37 


Nautilus 
PETIT, PRs Saiaahice snap en 5 55 36 Pearl 


mark J 
MUAGRLG eee ote one dye ees eee Gis, LOMO G WONG ewes arn oe alas ae aia tereele 6 14 45 
DATA eet year us pisiore BA eis St ise eter. 4: ee ee .Not timed. 


Again Nautilus set her spinnaker, but the gear was not clear 
and some time was lost in doing it. It was too late to save the 
race, though she closed up Lassie’s lead, but the time previously 
lost was too much. After a yery exciting run the boats were 


timed: 
pasate Me VS VICCLAR Cee eeenne G 26228: SGUGHN. 28 Laos ete eee 6 40 00 
oP UDIETE Es 45 Ps tgh OB BEE Tone Giebels Parley yeu eek te eas Not timed. 


Mr, ec bats aeDe pluckily 
with a lea oat. 

In the eventing a party remained at the club house and next 
morning they were joined by Mr. Lucien Wulsin, of Cincinnati; 
Vice-Com, Gibson, Messrs. P. M. Wackerhagen, Mix, Thomas and 
Cushman, of Albany. A scrub race was sailed in 4 yery light air, 
in which the two English boats won easily. : 

The third race was sailed Monday in such weather that it was 
not finished within the stipulated time of three hours, and conse- 
quently must be resailed. The day was rainy and cloudy, With 
wind N, EH. to N,in the morning, and every promise of a, stormy 
race, but by afternoon there was little wind left. At5 P.M., the 
hour set, there was little prospect of a race, and some delay was 
also caused by repairs to the Pearl’s deck tiller, so that it was 3:31 
when the final gun was fired, there being then a Jight northerly 
breeze and rather dense haze over the bay. Nautilus went over 
promptly with Guenn and Lassie ¢Glose astern, but Pearl lost 40 
seconds on the line. The first leg, to Clifton, was free, and Nau- 
filus soon set her spinnaker to port, while Lassie was winged out. 
The two kept together inshore, while Guenn and Pearl were also 
close to each other but further out in the tide. The first turn was 

de thus: 
Nautilus eee ks Nga teases SN ADMIGABRIO Te ce nbthise oWk scat 3.52 00 


fog she was a half minute astefn of Nautilus. No times were 
se at the second mark, bit the end of the round was timed; 
Nautilus..........-. ....55- 433 Pearl 


The wind dropped still lighter as the boats grew dim again in 


fast canoe, especially in light airs. Her owner is no longer new 
to her, but is a 
when he handled 


THE MEET OF 1886. 


MODELS. 


7 HILD all who attend the annual meets of the A, C. A. do so 
ee ely for the purpose of spending a pleasant vacation 
among old friends, for the social camp-fires and the delightful 
eruses that are possible, there are 4 great many, and the number 
is growing yearly, whose chief interest in the meet is centered in a 
study of the canoes present, and of their adjuncts and relative 
performances. To these earnest canoeists the meet of 1836 
promised such an opportunity as has never before been given to 
compare canoes of Tadically different types and modes of con- 
as well asa great variety of sailsand gear; and all will 


Sine this respect certainly there has been no disappoint- 


admit that in 


may e have seen heavy canoes ata meet before, notably the Toronto 


in 1884. and though they certainly showed to disadvantage 
pene the Tighter see the results were not accepted as conclu- 
sive, as they were neither built, rigged nor handled as the En lish 
boats were. Thanks to the enterprise of the New York C. C., to 
whom American canoeists owe so much, the leading sailors of 
Great Britain were tempted to visit Us with their canoes to com- 
pete for the N. ¥. C. C, international Challenge Oup, and incident- 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


(Serr. 9, 1886, 


ally to visit the meet and take part in the regular races, giving an 
excellent opportunity to. compare their canoes with ours, 

Modern canoeing, as all know, originated on the Thames over 
thirty-five years since, and it is a very curious coincidence that on 
the occasion of the first visit of the Thames-built canoes of the 
present there should be also at the meet for the first time one of 
the earliest Thames-built canoes, a boat antedating the well-known 
Kob Roy of 1865, The following description is written by her 
owner, Dr. ©. M. Douglas, of Lakefield, Canada, who brought her 
to Grindstone this year. That he has not overrated her paddling 
qualities was prored not only by the way he held Mr. J Bink cia in 
one race, but by the manner in which she followed race after race 
over the sailing course. When the four boats disappeared from 
view in the final Cup match, the glistening double blade of the 
Harmony was still visible at the far end of the course, 

The canoe Harmony puts ina modest claim to the notice of 
canoeists. Hitherto she has been unknown. She has never entered 
fora race, the cruises that have been made in her have been quite 
insignificant, She bases her claim to distinction on the belief that 
she is the first and oldest decked canoe of the civilized sort im 
America, and her owner believes that the consideration dueto age 
should be accorded to her. 

“This canoe was built in the year 1864, a year before Mr, Mac- 
sregor brought canoeing into the notice by. the publication of an 
account of his well known cruise in the Rob Roy. The builder of 
the Harmony was Myr, William Biffen, of Hammersmith, near 
London, he had then the reputation of being the best modeller of 
small boats in England, having earned well merited notice as a 
builder of the small model yachts used for sailing on the Serpen- 
tine in Hyde Park. The Harmony was originally a sectional boat, 
divided into threé parts, so that she could be packed into a box 
for conyenience of carriage. Her first cruise was on the waters of 
the English Channel, about Shorncliff and Dover, She had also a 
short cruise on the Thames and on the English lakes of Gumber- 
land and Westmoreland, I found the boat too light for general 
cruising, however, and on the eve of my departure for India in 
1865, I sent her out to Quebec, and she remained at Lake Charles, 
near that city, for nineteen years; for the most part reposing on 
the beams of my friend’s boat; house in a very dilapidated con- 
dition, Last year I remembered my old canoe and had her sent to 
me at Lakefield, where she was renovated and again put in com- 
mission this spring. The Harmony is a paddling canoe, pur et 
simple, Pyobably her lines are as good for this as could well be 
conceived, and on the water she looks a yeritable canoe clipper. 
She is no longer a sectional boat, the divisions having been per- 
manently fastened together, a butternut deck, elevated coamin 
and hatch have been also added, in place of the varnished silk an 
Waterproof apron which she had at first. Owing to these additions 
and numerous tingles over cracks she has grown very consider- 
ably in weight from what she was originally. Her dimensionsare: 
Length 20ft., beam 2ft., depth amidships 4in, (from kelson to gun- 


.wales). Her draft of water is only some 2in.when occupied by a pad- 


dler of ordinary weight, and her floor is so flat that she is remark- 
ably steady. I have fished and eyen shot out of her. A paper 
canoe built on this model should be an undoubted success. The 
great drawback to the Harmony is that the Spanish cedar of which 
she is built is so light as not to be able to withstand the shocks in- 
cidental to canoe cruising; a paper canoe would be stronger and 
less likely to be split. Of course, the eruising for which sheis best 
fitted is in waters the shores of which are well settled, so that 
camp equipage need not be carried. For this, a canoe on the 
model of the Harmony is well adapted, and a small sail could be 
used with a fair wind to vary the tea paddling,” 

From this simple craft to the Pearl and Nautilus is along step, 
well-known to most canoeists, but so importantasto warrant a. 
brief review here. In the beginning the only canoe in general use 
beside the light paddling craf t like the Harmony, used on the 
Thames, was the Rob Roy, a simple form of sailable-paddling 
canoe about 14x26in., used for cruising. How this boat was im-— 
proyed upon in the production of the Nautilus about 1870, and the 
new canoe imported to the United States a little later, becoming 
the model for the majority of our canoes, is an old story now. At 
this date (1870-72) American and British canoes were practically 
the same, but_owing to many circumstances they began to diverge 
until now we have Vesper, Pecowsic and Venture giving battle to 
boats of a very different type. In England the development of the 
sport was quite rapid, a large and powerful club, the Royal C. On 
was formed about London, which made the laws and set the 
fashions for all England.® Cruising soon was lost sight of and rac- 
ing took a foremost position, which it has since, unfortunately, 
held. The home waters of the R. CG. C. offered little inducements 
to the cruiser, but were ayailable for racing, and this branch of 
the sport soon eclipsed the other. Even for racing the waters were 
limited in extent and ill adapted to encourage any but a special 
model of canoe. The Thames at Teddington, Kingston or Hamp- 
ton is only a narrow stream, making a yery tortuous course a ne- 
cessity, while on Hendon Lake, a small pond, the sides of the 
course are yery short and turns frequent; all being exposed to 
variable and squally winds. Over such courses a boat that would 
turn quickly was a necessity, consequently the size was made up 
in beam rather than length, and ballast was soon added for the 
double purpose of securing a great momentum in tacking and an 
increase of stability in the puffy winds, while the crew were seated 
below. The new boats were soon discovered to be fast, seaworthy 
and weatherly, and ta sail so well with the Thames vigs that they 
could enter the races of the latter. This made an additional in- 
centive to increase the power of the boats, which culminated in a 
14ft. canoe with a plate board of 80lbs. and several hundred pounds 
ot lead ballast. Of course these canoes, when in racing trim, were 
neither cruisable nor Rone but it mattered little, as they were 
used only in a limited locality for racing. 

In America the developement of the sport was much slower, 
radiating from New York, where the only club existed, to various 
parts of the country im the form of cruising. The early races of 
the N. Y. C. C, were failures, and the beginning of canoe racing 
may be said to date from the very successful regatta of the elub in 
June, 1879, followed in August by a visit of some members of the 
club t0 Lake George, and their participation in races arranged 
there in connection with the college rowing races of that year. 
Since the formation of the A. C. A. in the following year, canoe 
racing has been a fixed institution, but the Association has labored 
chiefly to promote cruising, and has placed such wholesome 
restrictions on the size of canoes that the all-around cruiser_has, 
as a rule, led the racing list, and we believe will continue to do so. 
The question of transportation has also aided to keep down size, 
and has militated against the big canoes. If a canoe of 100Ibs. 
weight with no ballast, or even with 30 or 40lbs. in centerboards 
and 75lbs. of shot, can do a8 much as one with a board of 561bs. and 
over 2001bs of shot, with the necessary increase in weight and bulk, 
certainly the former is to be preferred, especially as it can be pad- 
dled, while the heavy boats cannot. There has never been any 
common measure between the speed of the heavy English boats 
and the lighter American ones, and the meetings at rindstone 
and in New York Bay have been looked for to settle this open 
question. 


The visiting canoes, while differing in detail, are similar in 
principle, boats built to the full A. GO. A. limit of beam and of 
greater depth than is done here, both carrying single plate boards 
ot 56lbs. and heavy shot ballast, Twosamples of the famous Pearl 
have been sent out, Mr. Tredwen’s newest boat, raced by Mr. 
Stewart at Grindstone and Mr, Stewart’s boat used by him at New 
York, They are very similar, blunt-ended on deck, large midship 
section; almost as Baek at the gunwale as the rule admits and with 
little sheer compressed into. a quick furn at the ends, In appear- 
ance they contrast very badly with the easier and more Pues 
lines of the American canoes. Their size and fragile construction 
make them difficult to handle, while no attempt is made to 
paddle them, a small single blade being carried to aid in maneu- 
yering rather than with any idea of propulsion even for a limited 
distance. The build isso leht as to unfit the boats for cruising, 
éven were they fitted for itin other ways, while the great weight 
of the board makes ita difficult and dangerous thing to handle 
alone except under the most favorable circumstances. f 

The Nautilus is also bulky and similarly ballasted, but with 
finer lines, less side and a fair sheer is a mueh handsomer boat to 
American eyes. She would probably be easier under paddle than 
Pearl, and a double blade which she carries indicates that such a 
possibility as a flat calm is kept remotely in view. In construc- 
tion she is far stronger than the Pearl, while divested of her fit- 
tings her weight -will compare fayorably with some American 
canoes of much less capacity. Neither of the three carry after- 
boards, the single board in the first Pearl being so far forward 
that she has a weather helm with no mizzen set, In the second 
Pearl the board is further aft, lessening this defect at the expense 
of accessible stowage room. tn the Nautilus a very different plan 
isresorted to. The maximum draft, about Tin., is only 5tt. irom 
the bow, and from this point, near which also the center of the 
board is located, the keel curves up quickly toa drop of only i}gin, 
atstern, By this means the center of lateral resistance is kept 
well forward and is but little altered by raising or lowering the 
beard. A very curious feature in this connection is the mode of 
landing; the drop rudderis triced up and the boat beached stern 
foremost, the mizzenmast lifted out and the crew has but a step 
to the shore. This method of overcoming the SECRET of properly 

lacing one board is certainly novel, and though similar in princi- 

othe Trish coble, itis as yet untriedin canoes. Two Nantilli of 
this model have been built and sailed successfully against other 


heayy models, but we do not Know yet how the 
work if applied to a lighter canoe, say 15%80 by Min, at gunwala, 
and even if successful in sailing the model may not prove well 
adapted for paddling and all around work, The idea certainly is 
ingenious and worthy of a careful study as offering a possible solu- 
tion of the single-board problem, and we hope to sée it fully tried 
in an American boat. If itis not successful in all particulars the 
double board system of English origin, but lately discarded by 
them, must be relied upon for the present by all who object to 
folding boards, Jm all of the boats the rudders (operated by grooved. 
wheels 6in, in diameter on top in place of a yoke, and a foot yoke 
eS the trunk) are much wider and deeper than in American 
anoes, 


Passing to the winning boats at the meet the Vesper was illus- 
trated and described in the FoREst AND StReAM of March 25 and 
Aprill, Her dimensions are 15ft, 61gin.x30l4in. with 10in, depth. 
She has a, perfectly flat ficor carried as far fore and aft as ll 5 
her load waterline haying no hollow. Built to weigh but 75lba. for 
empty hull with 8 or Ibs. for Atwood board besides, and sailed 
without, any ballast she marks a step back to the early days of 
racing in this conn ary when many fiat-floored canoes were used 
with very little or no ballast, It has been senerally believed, es- 
pecially ‘by canoeists on salt water, that a certain amount of 
ballast was necessary for windward work in any troubled water, 
but Vesper and Pecowsic certainly went well in the lump of the 
leeward race on Aug. 26, and this question of light ys. ballasted 
canoes in lumpy water is as yet as far from a settlement as man 
others are after the many indeterminate results of the meet. 
Certainly in what sea there was they beat the heayy boats to 
windward. What they would doin New York Bay for instance is 
another question, and there is no doubt a point within the limit 
of “canoeable waters” where the Nautilus, for example, would be 
steadier and faster, No more vital question yexes canoeists to-day 
than this one of heavy, light or no ballast, and all must agree with 
us that if the light canoe can be proved fhe equal of the heavy one 
the gain in all ways must be great, Thus far the proof seems to 
show that the Vesper, Pecowsic and Venture, and the Lassie, Sun- 
Learn and Mona are superior in most weathers to the Pearl and 

autilus, 


The Pecowsic has attracted special attention this year by her 
performance, while she has besides several features well worthy of 
inspection. Mer dimensions are 15ft. 10}4in,><2834, with a, risin 
floor, the V section common to allof Joyner’s Diamond mode a 
fine water lines and a rather full deck line, which accounts for her 
buoyancy and dryness in alop. Her side is low, her stowage room 
very limited, and it is doubtful whether, if carrying a fair cruis- 
ing load, she would be nearly as fast as now, while she would, no 
doubt, be very wet and uncomfortable. er board, a common 
pivoted te of thin brass, is fitted in a low trunk in the cockpit, 
and would be in the way in cruising or sleeping, but she is used for 
neither, Fast she is under sail and should be under paddle; but 
beyond this she has little to recommend her, and we should regret 
much to see the type of boat; become popular, Her success may be 
attributed to fine lines, light displacement and a minimum of re- 
ristance, permitting the use of a small, low and very effective sail 
area, Such a boat, whether yacht or canoe, can be made fast, but 
at the expense of comfort, safety and accommodation. The weight, 
1001bs,, if we are correctly informed, is heavy considering the ex- 
treme simplicity and the absence of hatches, etc. What is most 
petonte king is the ability of the boat, entirely unballasted, to wind- 
ward. 


While naturally of the large fleet the two leaders and their 
special rivals attract the greatest notice, there were dozens of 
excellent canoes present from the hands of yarious builders. As 
winner of the combined sailing and paddling race, Lassie has 
added to her prevyiots record and shown herself an all-around 
boat in every sense, her owner cruising and winning races in her 
alternately, besides the evidence of this race as to her sailing and 
paddling powers, The old Venture, too well known to need special 
comment, was sailing fast as usual. Mr, Ruggles also had 
some fine canoes, among them Delight and Sofronia, all evidently 
fast, though only among the second flight in the races. Where 
the starters are so many, it is very easy fora good boat to have 
her chances spoiled ata buoy or at the start; and now the boats, 
as a rule, are so nearly even that while out of a fleet of say twenty 
only three or four attract attention as winners, the next ten on 
the list may be but little astern of them, ; 

The Ontario company showed some promising hoats, but all in 
new hands, and consequently not sailed at their best. Among 
them was Dr. Neidé’s new 5t. Hubert, a yery handsome canoe, 
and Mr. Brokaw’s new boat No. 570, designed by Mr. W. P. 
Stephens, which, though untried by her owner previous to the 
races, won a placé on the record. Two similir boats, differing in 
size, but based on the same model, both designed by Mr, Stephens, 
were the Mona, a ve finely finished canoe, built by Sauyé, of 
Brockville; for Com. B, W. Richards, 15ft, iin, x30in., with two 
boards; and Peggy, built by Me Whirter, of Staten Island, for Mr- 
Grant 1. Bdeat he of Newburgh, a 15x28 canoe, a deeper Nir- 
vyana, so successful last year. She also had two boards and sailed 
very fast, winning second placefon the record, but was out of the 
Challenge Cup race through a foul, Mona was also unfortunate 
in the same race,as her deck yoke, of black walnut, broke and 
disabled her. ~ 

This year, at least, none of the heavy canoes from Toronto have 
been at the meet, but instead they have sent some yery fine hoats, 
a cross between the old Pearls and the American models. Abler 
and more powerful apparantly than most of the latter, they have 
none of the tubbiness of the Pearl, but a fair sheer and side line, 
and casier lines throughout, with dimensions of about 15%30, 
They are neatly built Japstreak hoats, with mahogany decks and 
one or two centerboards. 5 

In summing up the results of the races, one fact at least is ap- 
parent, but beyond that, itis very hard at this time to go. In all 
the races the heavy boats have been beaten by the lighter ones, 
the Pearl and Nautilus by a number of American canoes of yari- 
ous models; and it is also to be noted that the unballasted canoes 
haye defeated the ballasted ones, How much this means it is now 
impossible to say; certainly the former haye shown up well and 
demonstrated their fitness for some work, Whether they are _het- 
ter for all American waters, St. Lawrence River, the Hudson, New 
York Bay and Boston Harbor, is as yet an open question, perhaps 
not to be settled until a salt-water meet. 


Machting. 


FIXTURES. 


Sears, Sandy Bay, Oki; Rockett 

9,11. Cup Races. . Sandy Bay, Club, Rockport, 

it" Hulk Gham, Hull. 18. Great Head, Club, Winthrop. 

ll. Corinthian,Sweepstake,Mar- 19, Quaker City, Review, Cruise, 
blehead. 29, Buffalo, Club, Lake Irie, 

11. Sandy Bay, Sweep., Glouces- 28. Beverly, Club, Nahant, 

17. Toledo, Pen., Toledo, 


principle would 


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THE AMERICA CUP RACES. 
SEPT. 7, N. Y. ¥. C. COURSE. 


4 ars first trial between Mayflower and Galatea was sailed on 
Tuesday and resulted in a decided victory for the American 
yacht. With those who witnessed the inside race of last year and 
were present again on Tuesday, it required but a slight effort of 
the imagination ta make them forget that a year had passed and 
that they were not looking at Puritan and Genesta instead of their 
younger riyals. The race of Sept, 14, 1885, was duplicated so closely 
that a change of names and hours in the account would answer 
for a very Snir description of this week's contest, Galatea was 
white, while Genesta was black, and Mayflower was made even 
more hideous grotesque by a liberal misapplication of potlead 
than Puritan, but for the rest there was little difference. The same 
sluggish work in light airsatthe start, the American yacht showing 
a decided superiority in such work, leading, through the Narrows 
andincreasing it all day; a better breeze outside the Hook, this time 
heading the yachts a little more going out than was the case last 
year, a gain for the striped yacht inside the Hook again, bringing 
er in before the wind a winner by 4m. Jess than last year, The 
fleet of attendant vessels was even worse and many of them 
showed an utter disregard for the racers, hot_only washing them 
| badly, but actually closing the course and taking the wind regard. 


— 


I 


Sept. 9, 1886.] 


less of the ineffectual protests of the judges’ tug. Of course it was 
known that this would be the case when the course was chosen 
and it ‘was more good luck than anything else which has saved the 
Committee the responsibility for a mishap of some kind. Coming 
home, although in perfectly calm water, the Lower Bay for a dis- 
tance ahead of the tacers was plowed up and tumbled into a very 
respectable sea, that tossed about the yachts and sent the big can 
buoys. stumping up wildly. Fortunately hoth the yachts were 
served about alike and the result of the race was not affected by 
the disturbance, ] ; 

A worse morning fora race neyer broke than on Tuesday; calm, 
cloudy and sullen, the best that promised was a dull drizzle and a, 

ostponement. but to the ites ete of allit cleared away finely by 
5 A. M.,and the race wag sailed under such perfect skies as only 
September brings tous. The breeze was too light for a real yacht 
race, but as the inside course 1s only intended for a pageant and 
little better was expected, it did not much matter. The club course, 
as designated for this race, was as follows: From a line drawn 
from judges’ steamboat to buoy No 18, opposite Owl's Head, L. 1; 
thence (keeping outside of Fort Lafayette) to and around buoy No. 
10, passing to west and south of it; thence to buoy No, 844, passin 
south of it and north of buoy No. 5, off point of Sandy Hook, to an 
around Sandy Hook lightship, turning it from north and east, and 
then returni over Same course to westward of the home stake- 
boat, which will be anchored abreast of and to eastward of buoy 
No, 16. All yachts must pass to eastward of West Bank buoys Nos. 
9, 11,13 and 15, and to westward of red buoys Nos. 104, 12, 14, and 
16, both going and returning, and must keep to southward of buoys 
Nos, 8 arid $44, on Flynn’s Knoll, and a mark boat placed between 
these buoys and to the eastward of buoys Nos. 1 and 3, onthe False 
reyes ae going and returning, (See map FOREST AND STREAM 

ug. 26. ; : 

The light wind from §.E. was hardly strong enough to work in 
when Galatea and Mayflower were towed out to the starting line 
in the midst of an immense feet of vessels of all kinds. On board 
the cutter were Messrs, Lloyd Phosnix and Fred May, while Cap- 
tain Gibson, who sailed Priscilla last year, accompanied her as 
pilot, On Mayflower were Gen. Stone, Mr. Burgess, Dr, Bryant, 
and Messrs. Richards, Tams, Fay and Herreshofi, with Capt. Joe 
Hlisworth. Both yachts set their clubtopsails, while Mayflower 
had a small jibtopsail in stops, At 10.45 the first whistle blew, and 
at 10.55 the start was given. * The tide was near the end of the ebh 
as Mayflower came for the line on starboard tack, breaking out 
jibtopsail, Quick as she was, Galatea was a little quicker, and 
neatly cut in between her and the Luckenbach, going over on her 
weather. The times were, Mayflower 10:56:12, Galatea, 10:56;11, 
The first leg was*carried in toward the Long Island shore, and if 
soon became apparent that Mayflower was gaining. At 11:01 
Galatea tacked, Mayflower at once following and planting herself 
in the white one’s weather quarter, Galatea at once set her jib- 
topsail, but Mayflower continued to leave her slowly. A large 
bark lay at anchor in the « eland Mayflower nipped clear of 
her very prettily, while Galatea passed under the stern to leeward. 
As in the Puritan-Genesta races, Whenever the wind was light the 
Galatea, seemed to slide off to leeward compared with Mayflower. 
In tacking the former was much quicker, but this could not make 
up for serious loss on other points. All through the first part of 
the race if seemed that Galatea was sailed too close, every sheet 
filatin and the boat held as far up as possible, while her move- 
ments were slow and sluggish in the extreme. The wind was a 
mere Zephyr, but Mayflower moyed with some appearance of life 
going ahead atadecent rate with tide to aid her, but her rival 
seemed devoid of all life, 

Off Clifton at 11:12:30 Mayflower tacked, and at 11:13:30 Galatea 
followed. At 11:20 Mayflower, just clearot the Narrows, went on 
porfi tack, feeling a little more air; while Galatea, still inside, was 
almost motionless, with everything hard and flat as possible. At 
11:27:30, when just outside the Narrows, Galatea went on port tack, 
Mayflower being then over by the South Beach of Staten Island, 
So the work went on, a very_slow beating to windward with May- 
flower constantly gaining. Nearing Buoy 10 Galatea was sailed & 
little freer and began to pick up the leader slowly. The flood tide 
was coming with full force and the 8. H. wind held very light still, 

At 12:58 Mayflower passed Buoy 10, and the beart of the “give 
her a toot fiend” on each steamer leaped for joy at the unearthly 
and discordant uproar. Galatea passed the same mark at 1:02 
P.M. Mayflower was then near Buoy 84, where the times were 
taken thus: 

Mayflower, enone... cere eee 10151 Galatea.....,,,............1 0% Of 

About 1:15 Mayflower had the point off Sandy Hook abeam and 
caught the freshening breeze outside; but Galatea lay quiet inside 
the point moving very slowly. The yachts could now lay a course 
that would fetch them but little to leeward of the Sandy Hook 
Lightship. Out they went on starboard tack, Mayflower in the 
midst of the fleet and Galatea almost alone some distance astern. 
At 2:49 Mayflower tacked for the mark, rounding at 2:35:02, start- 
ing sheet as she did so and_ breaking out balloon jibtopsail at the 
same time. Galatea had held higher on the leg out and was 
nearer the mark when she tacked at 2:44:15. She also set her bal- 
loon jibtopsail, but it was not handled as quickly and neatly as 
Mayflower's, Me 

Coming in_ the positions changed only by Mayflower increasing 
her lead, and it was nowa stern chase as hopeless as Genesta’s 
last year. The times at Buoy 10 were: 


Mayflower.............-..- 387 00 Galatea......... 6. pcey eee 8 50 00 


Mayfiower dropped spinnaker boom to starboard, and set spin- 
naker in stops, but did nof, break out, as the wind was too nearly 
abeam. The finish was devoid of any incident, the leader being so 
far ahead, Mayflower broke out her spinnaker by Dix Island, 
while Galatea had set hers before passing Buoy 10. The usual din 
of puns and whistles saluted Mayflower as she crossed the line at 
4.20.53, the winner by 12m. 02s. The summary is; 


Start. Finish, HWlapsed. Corrected. 
Mayflower ............. 10 56 12 4 22 4B 5 26 41 5 26 41 
Galatea: .ssess cs .....L10 66 11 435 32 5 39 21 5 38 48 


Mayflower allows Galatea 88 seconds over the course of 38 miles, 

Wrom the time of the first tack after crossing the line it was 
reasonably certain that Galatea had no chance of winning unless 
the wind changed greatly and everything indicated the repetition 
of the Puritan-Genesta match, as was finally the case. Like Genesta 
she seemed sluggish in such light winds, a part no doubt being due 
to the sailing, but all day Maytlawer moved with a certain appear- 
ance of life, even when going slowest. What the boats ¢an do in 
a better breeze and over an open course is by no means indicated 
by this race, but as far ag very light weather and smooth water is 
concerned Mayflower must certainly be rated far aboye her rival. 
Throughout the entire race she was beautifully handled, the honors 


- both at the tiller and the halliards going to her. That Galatea 


might have done much better at the start is the opinion of all who 
witnessed her sailing, but even with this difference she would have 
been badly outsailed in such weather. The second race, to-day, is 
over a windward or leeward course outside the Hook. 


LIEUT. W. HENN. 
TEUT. W. HENN, i. N., owner of the cutter Galatea, was born 


in Dublin in 1847, his father being alanded proprietorin County |. 


Clare. He entered the Royal Navy in 1860, and served as naval 
cadet and midshipman in the line of battle ii Britannia and 
Trafalgar, and as midshipman from 1862 till 1866 on board the 
crack frigate Galatea, during which time she was employed on the 
North American Station. It was at this time Lieut. Henn first 
landed in America and experienced that hospitality which is now 
being repeated. . 

_ Hrom 1867 till 1871 he served as Lieutenant on board H. M. 
8.5. Daphne and Dryad, during which time he took part in the 
Abyssinian war and was also employed in the suppression of the 
slave trade off the coasts of Avahia, Zanzibar and Madagascar. 
While engaged in this service, in command of the ship’s boats, he 
had some startling adventures and succeeded in capturing or des- 
OE eae slave vessels. 

In 1872 on his return from Africa he was selected from many 
volunteers to be second in command of an English expedition 
which was dispatched to search for and relieve the celebrated Dr. 
Livingston; but soon after leaying Zanzibar (he being then in com- 
mand of the expedition) he fell in with H. M. Stanley, who had 
already accomplished the object for which the Lieutenant had 
been sent. Much disappointed at having to break up the expedi- 
tion, he returned to Mngland, and afterward Seer in the flag 
ship at Plymouth. In 1875 he was, at his own request, placed on 
the retired list of his rank, and then took to yachting, He has 
‘since owned the 30-ton cutter Minnie, in which he kept afloat all 
the year around, making amone others a voyage around the 
Mediterranean in the winter. In 1877, the Lieutenant took unto 
himself a wife, who is even more devoted than himself to a sea- 
famine life, Finding a 30-tonner rather small for long eruising 
they bought the yaivl Gertrude, of some 80 tons, and for 7 years 
made her their home. During that time the Gertrude sailed nearly 
60,000 miles, most of which was done in the Mediterranean, where 
the Gertrude also won many prizes in the 
af Nice and elsewhere. In 1884 the Galatea was at Mis. Henn’s de- 
sire donened by Mx. J. Beavor Webb, for the purpose of challeng- 
ing for the America’s Cup, a project which for many years both of 
them had intended to carry out, 


International regattas | 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


BEVERLY Y. C. 


1M40R REGATTA. EIRST OPHN RACE, MONUMENT BHACH, SEPT. 4. 
EN day opened with a good MH. by N. wind, shifting to N..E. 
All but Petrel siarted with single veet's, she made a mistake 
by starting double reefed, Course for first and second classes, 
leaying black buoy 8, Scraggzy Neck buoy and Bird Island buoy on 
starboard, and return, 11 miles. Course for third class, leaving 
black buoy No. 3, Abeal’s Ledge buoy No, 1 and Dry Ledge buoy 
on starboard, black buoy No. 3 on port, and return, 7/4 miles, 
Judges: H. Blliot Oabot, K. P. Owens and Wim, Nichols, Judges’ 
yacht, Maude, B. ¥.C. Following is a summary: 
SESE EEA 
en, 


th, ee re Corrected. 
Quisset, R.. B. Hiller, Mattapoisett. ..29. 2 06 25 1 58 10 


Creep, hh, GC. Stetson, Mattapoisett... 80,05 206 41 1 59 18 
Surprise, J. M, Codman, B. Y. C._., .27.08 2 0% 03 1 56 20 
Mary, G.E. Phinney, Mon, Beach...29.06 2 OF 27 1 59 12 
Tramp, T. Aikin, Cuttyhunk,..... 29.08 2 08 26 2 00 21 
Hazel, J. C. Crosby, Osteryille...... 27.05 2 10 36 2 00 14 
Mollie, J. Hill, Mon. Beach.......... 21,00 2 11 00 2 00 11 
Myth, T,) Parsons, B, ¥. ©... , 2 0.. 27 04 211 26 2 00 59 
Superior, W. Phinney, Mon. Beach..27.0L 2 Il 39 2 00. 55 
Hmilie, Dan Orosby, Osterville...... 20 07 2 12, 02 2 O01 51 
Almira, J. F. Phinney, Mon. Beach, .29.00 2 138 15 2 04 31 
Mabel, 8. H, Perry, Mon. Beach...... 27 04. 2.18 2% 2 08 00 
Whisper, S. M, Weld, B. Y. C.......- 27.05 2 24 16 2:15 31 
BECOND CLASS. 7 
Crawl, J.B. Hiller, Mattapoisett.. .26. 3 08 57 1 BY 24 
Cadmus, H, E. Perry, Mon, Beach.. 26.04 2 14 06 2 02 33 
Grimalkin, E. L, Dorr, Jr, B: ¥. Cz... 24.07 216 OL 2 OL 25 
Echo, A. W. Baker, No. Chatham.. .24.10 21% 26 2 O4 08 
Falka, D. P. Robinson, Wareham... 25,02 2 20 11 2 07 18 
Taniruim, C. W. Amory, B. ¥.C..... 25.01 2 20 29 2 07 30 
Lestris, J. Crane, B. Y.-C... 2.000, 06 2402 2 20 39 2 06 32 
FRiirt, G. H, Lyman, Jz,, B. Y. C..,, ..25.02 2 21 27 2 08 Bt 
Beatrice, H.C, Curry, B. ¥.0..000.0, 24.10 2 22 16 2 08 58 
Harold, W. Crosby, Osteryille...,...25,02 2.23 00 2 10 07 
Success, J. P, Perry, Mon, Beach... -24.07 2 23 36 2 20 00 
Romp, EB. Robinson, Poecasset.... .25.07 2 24 22 2 11 58 
THIRD GLASS. 

Fannie, F. A. Sargent, B, Y..C....-.. 23.10 1 38 26 1 28 3l 
Eleanor, John Parkinson, B. ¥Y. ©,..13,08 1 39 46 1 29 42 
Mertie, A. f. Crowell, Woods Aole. 23.06 1 40 50 1 30 37 
Petrel, G. W. Richards, B. ¥.C..... 20,07 1 46 49 1 33 46 
Alice, A. F. Marvel, Pocasset........ 27.00 1 48 87 1 36 01 
Secret, §; M. Weld, B; x. O.........: 22-09 1 48 49 1 387 55 
Orab, J, Whiting, Marion. ..0000000/, 16.11. Vas Mat 
Mist, J. M. Clark, Marion............ 16.10 


All the boats are cats. 
Edward Burgess. 
club race at 


115TH REGATTA. SHCOND OPEN REGATTA, MARBLEHEAD, SmPT, 4, 


Although not quite as large as the B. Y. C. race of "$3, the affair 
was a great success, 155 yachts crossing the starting line, making 
it the second largest race ever sailed; while the weather was betier 
for a true test of speed than in °83. The wind was a strong whole- 
sail. by 8. breeze, and the easterly winds of the last few days 
had kicked ie good deal of a sea outside, 

The racing boats began to drop into the harbor on the 3d, and 
were continually ariving all day Friday, although the heavy sea 
of that day prevented many of the smaller boats coming down. 

Saturday A. M., carly, a thick fog seemed about to ruin the race, 
but by 8 A. M. a brisk northeaster had cleared it off, and the bay 
was seen to be dotted with boats beating down. The beat down 
from Boston was a long one, however, and many of the smaller 
boats arrived too late to start. : 

By li A.M. the judge's yacht, Mr. Edgar Harding’s schooner 
Priscilla, E. Y. ©,, was in position, as were all the stake boats; and 
as the wind had hauled round to EH. by 8,, where it held true and 
stationary throughout the race, the course numbers were run up 
and promptly at 12:10, the advertised time, the starting gun was 
fired; followed 5m, later by the gun for first class, the other guns 
following at 10m. intervals. ~ 

The little imported cutter Shona, sailed by Capt. John Barr and 
a crew drafted from Glara, was dodging right along the line as the 
fun fired, and was off like a flash, swinging her No. 2 topsail. She 
was followed eleyen seconds later by Shadow, with Capt. Aubrey 
Crocker at the wheel, carrying club topsail. Mabel crossed be- 
tween these two, then came Maggie and Neptune, with the rest of 
the class close behind. 

The course fave them 4 beat out to Half Way Rock, then a long 
tun up the coast to a stakeboat off the Spindle, at entrance to 
Swampscott. Harbor, then a long thrash to windward, back to 
Half Way and a run home. ’ 

Shadow and Shona easily distanced the otherg,and had it hot 
and heavy between them, both boats being handled for all they 
Were worth, Shona seemed tothave a trifle the best of it bens 
outof harbor, but at the Spindle they were close together, an 
some fine work was ingmieed in, the cutter got the best of it, and 
spun oul a little lead on the beat back, which she rather increased 
running home, and finally won by 3m. 16s,, corrected time, after 
one of the best races eyer sailed here. 

Folly, Carmen and Lizzie ¥', Daly led off in second class, then 
they came by so thickly that the judges had enough to do to get 
their times, twenty-nine boats crossing in this Glass. In third 
class Seabird led off, and nine others followed inside of a minute, 
thirty-two boats going off in this class. 

_As the fourth class gun sounded, Tartar, which was right on the 
line, was off at once, with Tom Cat two seconds behind her; and 
then the judges had the hardest work of the day, Bluebell, sailed 
by a stranger, as her owner was one of the judges, started in 
wrong class, and as she crossed the line Peacemaker got her bow- 
sprit Inside Bluebell’s mainsheet, swinging her round into the 
judges’ boat, where she hung for two or three minutes, while some 
fifteen or twenty boats were crossing the line beyond, forty-five 
boats in all going off in fourth class. In fifth, Dolphin and Sassa- 
cus led off neck and neck, and nineteen boats followed them. 

The fourth and fifth classes sailed a 714-mile inside course, with 
a long beat down the Beverly shore. The first boat in was Tom 
Cat, closely followed by Tartar, then the others in a lon# string, 
Soon after this a big topsail appeared over the neck, with another 
just astern. They were the leaders of the third class, who had 
beaten out to Half-Way Rock, then a run to 8. B, breaker and a 
reach to the mouth of the harbor, 

The leader Biever to be Seabird, and the second she rounded 
the point she broke out her spinnaker and crossed the line first, 
with the new Burgess sloop Sprite under similar sail close astern, 
but the latter haying started long astern was aneasy winner. 

Second class had a long course, a beat out to Ha Way Rock, 
along run dead before wind to Ege Rock stakeboat, a dead beat, 
to Tinker’s Island anda run home. Atalanta with a broken spin- 
naker pole, held in place by three of the crew, was first over the 
line, closely followed by Eva, who wins on allowance. Lizzie F. 
Daly was the first keel home and wins subject to protest. 

It was: some time before the first class boats arrived. Finally a 
topsail and head of a spinnaker came in sight over the land, and as 
she Cleared the point it was seen to be Shona, and crossed the line 
Ae a noisy salute from the tugboats and excursion steamer Stam- 

ord, +t 

Names of ports are written in full, clubs abbreviated as follows: 
A., American. B., Beverly, obs Ste B. H., Bunker Hill. 


D., Dorchester. H., Eastern. ., Great Head. H., Hull, J., 
Jeffries. L., bynn, Q., Quincy. §.B., South Boston. Sandy B., 
Bandy, Bay. 8. Bay, Salem Bay. W.1L., West Lynn, Summary as 
‘ollows: 
FIRST CLASS SRO EP Sess ow 

ength. apsed. Corrected. 
Shadow, John Bryant, B... ,........ 84.02 4 20 95 413 14 
Magic, B.C. Neal, Le... 01! 80.10 4 31 38 4.19 32 
Violet, B. SeVMeK es S Biv tl .nde 33.08 449 04 4 41 11 
Maggie, Henry Hussey, S.B.. ....... 32.06 4 51 27 4 41 538 
GradioG.7, P: Pride; Aw.) .is.... -B4.0 5 07 51 5 01 21 
Mabel, G. EH. EF. Dankin, §.B........ 38, 06 5 11 22 6 08 14 
Neptune; Neptune Associates, Bos’i.34.08 Gave up 
Mary E. Stone, A.T. Francis, & ‘ster.83 02 FAVE UP. 


EIRST CLASS KBDELS. 


Shona, C. H. Tweed, H, cutter....,...34.03 417 02 4 09 58 
Viking, H. W, Savage, B, slp. nate 35.07 5 02 38 48 21 
Percy H., A. H. Blackman, C, slp....34.08 6 03 40 4 56 36 
Lydia Adams, H. Davenport, D, slp. .30,01 Gave up. 

. Jersey Lily and Cleopatra did not start. 

SECOND CLASS CENTERBOARDS. 

Atalanta, I. R. Thomas, B, slp.......27.06 8 35 42 38 22 00 
Bya, Dan Sargent, Bosle, sees 2511 8 387 04 3 19 52 
Black Cloud, A, Brown, C.A., skp... 25.04 a 47 47 329 37 
Folly, J. F. Sheppard, Q, slp........,.26.04 349 12 3 33.19 
Rambler, J. J. Henry, H, slp........26.08 3 59 OL 3 43 00 
Erin, J, Cavanagh, @,slp.............. 26 04 4 12 44 3 56 12 
Bugenia, I, 8. Palmer, O, slp........ + ahh, OF 4.16 45 8 59 41 
Star, D. Southwick Beverly, sch, .,.26.04 Gave up. 

Ida, I, Rock, Beverly, {6} e/a i) Gave up, 


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Hector, Leona, Forrest Bickford and Sadie B. did not start. 
SECOND CLASS KEELS. 


Lizzie M, Daly, Wm. Daly, Jr., A, slp.26.02 3 42 26 3 25 38 
one, J. 8. Poyen, H, slp.:.....0..6.0. 6.01 8 45 41 & 28 45 
Thialfi, Amos Cotting, B,slp.......-. 28.10 3 AY 2b a 34 41 
Cricket, Geo. ©. Adams, B, slp....... 29.11 3 47 50 B 36 a6 
Edna, G. FF. Lawley, By, slp.......... 27.09 3 51 58 3 37 38 
Majel, W. B. Wilkinson, By, slp,...°26.09 400 52 3 44. 69 
Bessie, O. Pi Curtis, B, slp... ....... 28.00 4 02 36 B 48 88 
Carmen, B, L. M. Tower, H, slp......80 01 £ Od 02 5 53 02 
Fad, Geo. A. Goddard, B, cutter.,... 26,01 413 41 3.56 45 
Raven, W. A. Harvey, S.B., slp....,.26.00 4 18 09 4 OL 05 
Quimper, H. T, Wheeler, J, slp...... 26.08 4 19 00 4 02 20 
Gem, C. 8, Dennison, H, slp..........: 25.11 4 20 44. 4 08 382 
Breeze, C. B. Paget, 8B. SP sae 29.06 4 28 02 41118 
fountess, Wm. B. Sewall, C, slp. .. 30.00 4 27 IY 416 09 
Aiolus, Jacob Rood, J, cutter,......-. 02 429 39 4 14 eo 
HKmily, J. H. Porter, J, slp..........4- 26.04 435 51 419 19 
Jessie, G. W. Patterson, C.A,slp....: 29.06 4 40 08 4 24 
Levana, 0.1. Andrews, Sw’pscott,slp.29,00 okeer 
isabled, 


Wrong course. 


Optic, Nellie, Kulinda, Drednought, Effie Everett, Dorcas L. 
Zepho, Petrel and Altaire did not start. 


THIRD CLASS CENTHRBOARDS. 


Sprite, C, P. Wilson, B., slp.......... 22.08 2 22 00 207 22 
ood Luck, J. B. Farrel, 8.8, cat. .22.0 2 24 29 2 09 00 
Seabird, ©. L. Joy, H., slp........---. 22.08 2 26 16 211 38 
Nora, G. A. McManus, H., slp........ 21.05 2 26 26 210 11 
Fancy, C. P. Plage, G.A.) sip......... 21.06 2 27 32 2 11 28 
Tyrant, H. P. Elwell, H., slp....-... nizlOl 2 27 36 2 10 37 
Petrel, H. H. Paul, Sandy B., slp....: 21.09 2 27 52 2.12 03 
Vixen, C. Armstrong, By., slp...... 24.08 2 29.34 216 49 
Alda, G. H. Stark, W.L.\ slp........-- 93 09 2 32 03 2 18 44 
Posy, R. G, Hunt, H., slp....,......, 22.01 2 34 14 2:18 52. 
Silver Cloud, McLaughlin, C.A., slp.21.08 2 36 25 2 20 30 
Myth, P. X. Keating, 8.B., slp........ m.09 «BBY BL 2 A BP 
Reckless, Mehlman, Gloucester, slp.22.05 2 87 46 2 22. 86 
Wreya, H, E, Turner, G.H., slp......- ae.11 2 40 09 2 52-50 
Blanche, F, Skinner, Nahant, slp. ...23.05 2 43 O4 229 39 
Pearl, J. W. Lee, L:, slp... ).....-...00 22.10 Gave up. 
Louette, L, Haskins, Sandy B., slp. .,21,10 Gave up 
Ruth, W. Li. Gordon, L., SUD Verte 22.02 Gave up. 
Osceola, A. T. Gifford, C.A., slp...... 21.01 Gave up. 


Surf, Lizzie Warner, M. A. Hamilton, Nellie D., Cooper, Maud 
did nob start. 
THIRD CLASS KHELS. 


Witeh, B. Crowninshield, B,, cutter ,22.10 2 21 23 2 06 58 
Saracen, W. P. Powle, C., cutter. ... 23.07 225 OF 2 09 36 
Kitty, Tarbell & Adams, By., slp....23.04 2 23 10 v7) 09 PAL 
Echo, Burwell & Litchfield, H,, slp..24.09 2 27 ba 2 15 42 
Venus, Wm. McKenzie, C.A., slp....24.01 2 31 81 218 35 
Thelga, B. T. Hall, B.H., cutter...... 22.01 2 33 32 2 28 10 
Lillian,Faunce & Brown,So.Bos.,slp.24.038 2 49 Bd 2 36 49 
Jet, H. B. Shute, Gloucester, slp...:. 22 0d 2 56 44 2 41 58 
Venture, W. C. Cherrington, 5.B., slp.24.05 2 57 3f 2. 43 04 
Cycla, W. H. Doherty, Boston, slp...24.06 3 04 17 2 51. 49 
Cozette, 8. J. Sweeney, Boston, slp..24.07 2 16 51 8 04 29 
Nydia, b. Morland, E. Boston, slp.. ..28.02 Gave up. - 
Beth, C. W. Jameson, C., cutter... .22.07 Gave up. 
Annie and Pilgrim did not start. 
FOURTH CLASS CENTERBOARDS, 
Tom Cat, 0. G. Weld, B.,:cat......... ; 1 28 11 1 08 27 
Tartar, K, L. Dunne, H,, cat-......... : 1 24 05 1 10 30 
White Wing, J. Perry, C.A., slp 1 24 51 11132 
Em Ell Bye, P. M. Bond, §.B., cat....19.04 1 26 49 1 12 23 
Zoe, A. Martin, J., slp... ......6.-,., 8.00 1 27 09 1 11 05 
Topsy, J. McGlenn, J., slp............ 19.01 1 27 11 112 27 
Hoiden, Com. Dexter, B., cat......... 20.05 L 27 2 1 14 06 
Tidal Wave, J.W. Bevins, Salem, slp.19.02 1 29 30 1.14 52 
1 80 35 115 45 
1 30 39 116 36 
1 32 17 11% 33 
1 32 38 116 15 
1 33 35 119 54 
op 1 84 11 118 45 
Myrtle, Ry C. 1 34 47 119 57 
Banshee, 4 1.0 184 47 1 22 10 
White Cloud, Rodi 20, 1 35 O1 1 21 58 
J, 1 35 16 1 21 24 
Coquette, H. 19. 1 36 24 1 22 82 
Corsair, 18.10 1 38 44 1 23 42 
FVngYankee,Sawyer& ; 1 BY 44 1 PA AD 
Josephine, D.H.Follett,Jr., 18. 1 40 25 1 4 28 
Idler, H..W. Floyd, G.H., slp ; 1 44 06 1 28 40 
Amy, C. W. Mixler, Plymouth, sch..17.09 Gaye up, 
Heron, E. Cunningham, Jr.,C.,cat.....20.06 Gave up 


Viola, No Name, Unknown, Inez, Thisbe, Madelon, Delphine, 
Kittiwake, Sea, Gull, Rita, Victor, Alice L,, Adele, Jalma, No. 10 
Thrasher, Hestia, Peri, Undine and Sheerwater did not start, 


FOURTH CLASS KEES. 


? 


Zetta, Perole and Warren, J., slp....19.06 1 32 10 Lit 55; 3 
Nixie, A. L. Cochrane. tee ee es 220.09 1 33 02 1 20 09 
Vesper, R. M. Benner, L.. slp.. : 1 33 20 118 38 
Carimita, C. H. Foster, B 0 33 24 1 20 37 
G 1 35 34 121 46 
1 37 35 1 23 20 
1 37 46 1 25 29 
187 56 1 22 80 
1 39 10 1 25 38 
1 39 50 1 24 48 
1 39 56 1 2448 
1 44°30 12938 
1 47 06 1 31 40 
1 56 15 1 40 07 
Gave up. 
Gave up. 
Gave up. 
Mosquito, R. W. Hartt, Beverly; cat.20.10 Started wrong time, 


Lillie, Uniaue, Fearless, Mikado, G, L. Babb did not start. 
FETH CLASS CHNTERBOARDS. 


Alpine, W. Tarr, C. A., slp........... 16.02 1 30 06 111 82 
Flora Lee, D. H. Lincoln, 8.B., cat..16.09 18216 11439 
Mamie, H. 'T. Bowers, Q., cat... 17.06 1 13 538 117 11 
Dolphin, KR. Robbins, B., cat. ~AT.O1 1 dd 14 1 16 58 
Mirage, G, EK, Jordan, G.A., ca 05s 1 34 14 117.25 
Elsie, C. F, Hardwick, H., cat.. 16,06 1 35 86 117% 31 
Spark, F. H. Gaffney, ©.A,, slp. , 16,11 138 27 1 20 58 
Psyche, H. M. Sears, B,, cat... T.07 1 38 42 1 22 07 
Sassacus, B. Griffin, C.A., cai... 16.08 1 39 31 120 05 
Crocus, J. S. Reed, Cohasset, cat. .,.16,08 1 43 37 1 25 11 
Frolic, W. R. Blaney, W.L., cat......16.11 1 44 43 1 27 14 
Alice, R. Brooks, G.A,, slp....,. , 16.02 1 44 45 1 26 11 
Thera, G. Bryden, G.H,, cat.......... 15.10 1 46 57 1 27 43 
Wanderer, W,A,Bell,Marh’hd, dory..17.00 1 69 42 1 42 19 
Laura, J. WH. Murkland, Salem, cat. .12.07 2 4 54. 1 40 08 
Pilgrim, 0, Lloyd, C.A., slp..... ..; 12.01 Gave up 

Terror, C. E, Grover, Salem, cat..... 14.11 Gave up 

Lillie, J. H. Hon, Salem, cat....... 215.0 


Gave up, 
Started with 4th class. 

Flirt, Jay-Hye-See, Marion T., Nancy D,, Imp, Ina, Rocket, Che- 
maun, Idyl, Nonpareil and Rudolph did not start. 

List of Winners: Wirst Class Centerboards—lst, Shatow; 2d, 
Magic; 3d, Violet. First Class Keels—ist, Shona; 2d, Perey H.; 8d, 
Viking. Second Class Centerboards—ist, Eva; 2d, Atalanta: 8d, 
Black Cloud. Second Class Keels—Ist, Lizzie F. Daly; 2d, lone; 
8d, Thialfi; 4th, Cricket. Third Class Genterboards— 
2d, Goodluck; 


st, Sprite; 
8d, Nora; 4th, Tyrant. : : 


: : Third Class Keels—ist, 
Witch; ed, Kitty; 3d, Saracen. Fourth Class Centerboards—ist, 
Tom Cat; 2d, Tartar; 3d, Zoe; 4th, White Wing; 5th, £m Ell Eye. 
Fourth Class Keels—ist, Zetta; 2d, Vesper; 3d, Nixie; 4th, Carmita; 
5th, Hard Times. Wifth Class Centerboards—ist, Alpine; 2d, Flora, 
Lee; 8d, Dolphin; 4th, Mamie; bth, Mirage. 

Judges: Daniel Appleton, W. A. Jeffries, John Dane, Gouverneur 
Kortright, Geo, A. Goddard, EK. L. Lodge, W. Lioyd Jeffries. 

It is to be noticed that the four new Burgess boats average well. 
Sprite and Nora take first and third in third class centerboards, 
and Nixie takes third in fourth class keels. Beth did not return, 
The new sloop Ramona, built, by Harley, of Monument Beach, 
entered, got almost on to the line, then bore off and crossed just 
beyond the line. She sailed the course and crossed again beyond 
the Jine. Her time was about ten minutes behind Shadow. 

Following protests were made, to be decided later, all prizes 


) affected being held in abeyance for the present: Seabird vs. Nora, 


foul lone vs. L. F, Daly and Muggie ys. Violet, for cutting inside 
Pig’ Breakers, Vera ys. Carmita and Vesper, length, Fancy vs. 
Seabird, length. Mamie must also be remeasured. 

Grimalkin has been remeasured, 24ft. Tin., so takes second prize 
from Lestris by 6s. in race of Aug. 21. Atalanta and Bessie sailed 
off their tie for the pennant in first class in the above race, Ata- 


Janta winning, 
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136 FOREST AND STREAM. eae nee 


SHONA--SHADOW. fan CLASS I. Length} CLASS 5. 
rue races between Madge and Shadow left the question so far arennoe de EASES Oat, ae pee See es ae: 5. tt a Ae IVAN G's 2 phen Sees. ow 11 57 Ms ected Te 
an open one that the friends of each yacht have Torsine yGams| bomen) Want teers taco and CL (AGOCT Ee eles Le eer Nezie 11 50 38 . 417 53 4 27 20 4 23 16 
held different opinions on the matter. Perhaps a little light May | Foo..... Oswald Sanderson 22:08 | Doréthy.....0000220 221 11 53 36 4 B4 00 4 40 24 4 35.09 
be shed on the question by the race of Saturday at Marblehead, in Gautier tee he Oliver Adams........ 000070." 21-10 Grienteiw ea: 11 49 01 Disabled : : 
which another Watson boat, this time a five-fonner instead of Bae Mae EOS Be oe a oS ae” IE GUARS- (an ane eR kas aie Orienta capsized ‘and Volusia carried away @ shroud and with- 


ten, met the Shadow and beat her squarel7 beyond doubt or cavil. a ae 5 : x 
Shedow i as been generally admitted to be the fastest. boat of her MATER Cee, eR ees. eS Seon ge cs oe Been i ee 27.04 pie nck Judges were Messrs. J. T. Fisher, E. J. Greacen and F. 


size and type in our waters, and her claim to this position cannot Orienta GT Sene & 

a pabizs e " = DU seit eps ererere We gle 4 "e'4 tub ~ de NPA OSes oe aot ase tc Dey arte o ce bt 21.11 ——t 
Wolltmnown sheisa ventertoard Soop Mit une towetaicae: | Nezleye sso. Com, WS. Alley 20 30-00 | atarbichead, the yacht rolie: lnely sunk apd deen in Beste 
eo ee cane own Vustles blew at ILA andl. he start was made as fol- | who wae lost fiom Hes when ho eae Lo nec ap eed 
Shadow is Stft. Sin. over all, while Shona is 42t., hence the small | 27 tanogue.,...... ...1.- 11 49 01 Volusia... eee 11 56 10| readers fama Of this boat. Cannot some of our Boston 
LE Ea BOR Re gn eee a Te Te aa E EA See es LORion wae Maen Ti 49 OL Mimie. 2222 i 5Y 18. as GA aminase iY eee 
overhang. The little cutter, handled by John Barr, beat the am-| Mona... 2!) Ss TIMGO Ub: Pisels” |, n Stem aan 11 58 59 TEA’S MONKEY is an expert sailor and “mans” the 
ous sloop, sailed by Capt. Crocker, 4m. on even time, and under a Nez e se Maken i POE eet Te50 233 Granne yan yp en ae 11 59 00 | Yards as well as the captain himself. Landswomen, when they 


call on Lieut. and Mrs. Henn, do not know which the most to ad- 
_inire, this cute little beast, the shipshape saloon, or the curiosities 
de voyage collected by Mrs. Henn and which she kindly exhibits 
to favored visitors. The monkey, however, is regarded as the 


length and sail area rule would have made a far better showing. Dorothy... ... el Ls Ti 52 36 


There was wind and sea enough to make lively work and reefs 
were turned in with difficulty. The times were: 


LARCHMONT Y. C., FALL PENNANT REGATTA.—On Sept. CLASS 2. _ reat gun of all, but ti Mahomet hia ehecmacnat an i] 
: _C: saile t reeatta in. a Start. Finish. Elapsed. Corrected. | $7e@t gun of all, but time will show if he 1s Lae Mascot the sailors 
Se ae eat ee Ee Eee Execu- | Santapogue.... ..11 49 01 83 55 00 4 05 59 405 59 "| think him when “mug” day arrives.—Boston Herald. 
a \ e 2 A - 5 ae 
tion buoy, thence to Matinnicock buoy, thence to Captain’s Island | Mona....:... .......... 3 58 30 408 24 4 06 06 z a at 
and back to finish, thence to Execution buoy, thence to finish for | Volusia wee ll Disabled. TAM WELL AND STRONG and don’t need to insure.” Queer logic 
Class IL., 22 miles. Forthe other classes.from Matinnicock to F 3 4 ; When you are sick and broken down you can’t getinsured. Now is 


8S 4, : : 
4 17 09 ae = 4020. 0! 


rie = ; a the time to insure—in the Travelers, of Hartford, Conn., best and 


starting line, thence to Kxecution and back to finish, 17 miles. | Zoe i 1 
cheapest of sound companies.—Adv. 


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Send for 76-page Illustrated Catalogue. 


SMALL YACHTS. 


By C. P. KUNHARDT. 


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FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 39 Park Row, New York. 


“Smpr, 9, 1886.] 


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SR TOR ola BO ae y Sierras ae 4 50 x. 
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“ Al, 10cn 4 2 Sn ee 8 00 ‘ " 
Pao ead cette ahah i 0)s 25 Acta AS ee rarer 6 50 \ Y : o 
eel +“ mackinaw lined...... 10 00 | \ at \ Mati mt \ Lege il S 
“A, Best corduroy, drill lined......... 12 00 AS ES NSN j 
Wh, Be “ canton flannel lined 13 00 NN NRK 
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Every sportsman knows how much comfort and pleasure a perfect 
fitting hunting suit gives. We guarantee to furnish exactly this. 


It is some years since we first placed on the market the Barnard Shooting Coat. It at once met with the approval of every sportsman who saw it. While it was considered at ~ 
that time as the most complete shooting coat made, we have from time to time added littie improvements which sportsmen know how to appreciate, and which has kept it far in advance 
of all competitors. The special features of the A 1 Barnard Shooting Coat are the game pockets, extending all the way around the skirt, and is divided into three sections, with a separate 
entrance toeach. This admits cf carrying game so that they will balance the load of shells if they are carried in the pockets, or to place it so that it will offer the least inconvenience 
possible to the shooter in walking. The shoulder pieces are padded with a soft, springy material to prevent the gun when carried on the shoulder from bruising it. The collar is made 
of the softest corduroy, of the color to correspond with the coat (dead grass color), and the cuffs are also lined or faced with corduroy. After considerable study and experiment we 
now cut a sleeve so that the arms can be raised in shooting, and not lift the load of game and shells. r 

Please observe that every coat that we sell to the trade bears on the lining our trade mark. 


Our line includes everything required to make a complete sportsman’s outfit. To those living out of town, 
our measurement blanks will afford a ‘perfect means of being well suited. Goods sent C. O. D. with privilege 
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will not stain ror injure the skin, easily washed off, 
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Price, 25 Cents Per Box. 


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Brass Multiplying Reels with Balance Handles, first quality and fine finish, 75ft., $1.00; 120ft., $1.25; 180ft., $1.50; 240ft., $1.75; 300f£6., $2.00; 450ft., 2.25; 
600ft., $2.50. Any of the above Reels with Drags, 25 cts. extra; nickel plated, 50 cts. extra. Brass Click Reels, 20yds., 50 Bie 30yds., PST ar 1.00: 
nickel plated, 50 cts. extra, Marster’s Celebrated Hooks Snelled on Gut, Limerick, Kirby Limerick, Sproat, Carlisle, Chestertown, O'Shaughnessy, Kinsey, 
Aberdeen, Sneck Bent, and all other hooks. Single gut, 12 cts. per doz.; double, 20 cts. per doz.; treble, 30 cts. per doz. Put up one-half dozen ina package. 
Single Gut Trout and Black Bass. Leaders, lyd., 5 cts.; 2yds., 10 cts., 3yds., 15 cts. Double Twisted Leaders, 3 length, 5 cts.; treble twisted, 3 length, 10 cts. 
Trout Flies, 60 cts. per doz, Black Bass Flies, $1.00 per doz. Trout and Black Bass Bait Rods, 9ft. long, $1.25 to $5.00. Trout and Black Bass Fly Rods, 10ft. 
long, $1.50 to $10.00. Also forty-eight different Boye of rods for all kinds of fishing. Samples of hooks, leaders, etc , sent by mail on receipt of price in 
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Established 20 Years. Open EVENINGS. J. EF. MARSTERS, 55 Court Street. Brooklyn. 


HARDER'S P=tené 


Breech-Loading Rifle and Shotgun. 


W7ith Over and Under Barrets. 
These Guns are unequalled for Accuracy, Range, Safety, Workmanship, 
Balance, Style and Material. 


This gun can be used for any purpose that any other two guns are used for. For the 
farmer, the marksman and the hunter, for both small and 
large game. They are made of the finest materials, with steel 
rebounding locks, low hammers, set trigger to rifle barrel that 
may also be used asa Single trigger. Weight, 9 
to 12lbs., checkered pistol grip, oiled or vay- 
nished stock, line engraving. .32, 
38 and .44-calibers kept in stock 
sing Winchester cartridges, 12, 16 
and 20-gauge shot barrels. Price, 
#45 for any length barrels. If 
pistol grip and engraying are not 
wanted price will be $5 less. 


Pat. June 9, 
1885. 


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CLEARFIELD, PA. 


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20 consecutive shots at 200yds. off-hand, made in 
the Sharpshooters’? Match at Walnut Hill, Mass., 
Dec. 26, 1881, by H. G. Bixby, of Nashua. N.4H., 
being two consecutive scores counting 115 each on 


10 consecutive shots at 200yds. off-hand, Dee. 18, 
1885. with Ballard 614 Rifle, 88—55, by Wm, P. Gage, 
Saratoga, N. Y. Highest recorded score in the pats) 
U. §. on the American Decimal Target, counting 95. the Mass. Target. These were made with a Ballard 

Cut is one-quarter size. 614, 88—55. Cut is one-sixth size, — 


Send for Reduced Price List of Marlin and Ballard Rifles, dated June 1st, 1886. 


10 consecutive shots at 200yds. with rest, made at 
Guttenberg, N. J., on May 8, 1886, by M.Dorrler, 
using a Ballard No, 10 Rifle, 3865, mg 

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No books sent unless money accompanies the order. 


POSITIVELY NO 


ANGLING. 
Adirondack Fishes, Fred Mather...........- 25 
American Angler's Book, Norris........ .... 5 50 
Angling........., Cette citeace ed bothers antes 50 
Angling Talks; DawWson....:-.. ce. e eee ee pee 50 
Angling, A Book on, Francis,....-........... 7 60 
Black Bass Fishing, Henshall.........-.+..:- 8 00 
Fish and Fishing, Manly................. -.. 5 25 
Fishing, Bottom or Float.................+.++ a 
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Fishing in American Waters, Scott, illus... 2! 
Fishing With the Fly, Orvis-Cheney Collect. 2 
Fly Wishing in Maine Lakes.,...........+..-- ] 


Rly Rods and Fly Tackle, Wells......-..---- 2 50 
Frank Forester’s Fish and Fishing... ..-..- 2 BO 
Frank Forester’s Fishing With Hook and 
Hea Ue een 20h: ureeacs et sRe cys» ee 
Fysshe and Fysshyne......... eeices eeeienn! 100 
Fresh and Salt Water Aquarium............ 30 


Modern. Practical Angler, a Guide to Fly 
Fishi 


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HROOSE VEE. 5 oes arene ae dees 
Holden’s Book of Birds, pa..... 
Minot’s Land and Game Birds. 
Native Song Birds. ...........- 
Naturalists? Guide, Maynard 
Watural History of Birds..... 
Samuel's Birds of New England.........,-.. 
Shore Birds 


BOATING AND YACHTING, 


A Canoe Trip, or a Lark on the Water...... 
Around the World in the Yacht Sunbeam.. 
Boat Racing, Brickwood : 
Boating Trip on New England Rivers....... 
Book of Knots, by ‘Tom Bowling BERR = orl -tt 1 
Canoe and Boat Building for Amateurs, W. 
PeStephongets cose eae bik Deen mee. as 
Canoe and Camp Cookery, Seneca......-...- 
Canoe Handling, C. B. Vaux................- 
Canoeing in Kanuckia, Norton & Halberton 
Canoe and Camera........  -. ie ad aber 
Canoe, Voyage of the Paper, Bishop’s....... 
Cruises in Small-Yachts 
Corinthian Yachtsman........ epee bee ee eae 
Donaldson's Steam Machinery.......-.,..... 
Four Months in a Sneakbox, 
Frazar’s Practical Boat Sailing...... eee 
How to Make Knots, Bends and Splices, by 
TTR SHIP ATSIC CLG. ane. .1. fee tenet sake: PE Bee 
ATMS RUSE UL ee ke ie.\ceute tl ccom. see eel > 
Model Yachts and Boats, Grosvenor......... 
Paddle and Portage..... ee eee eth 
Practical Boat Sailing, Davies............... 
Practical Boat Building, Nelson............. 
The America’s Cup, paper 50; cloth.......... 
The Canoe Aurora, Dr. C. A. Neidé.......... 
Vacation Cruising, Rothrick......... ; 
Yacht Architecture, Dixon Kemp... 
Yacht and Boat Sailing, Kemp-..... I: 
Yachts, Small, C. P. Kunhardt........... of 
Yachtsman’s Guide, Patterson............... 
Yachtsman's Manual and Handy Book, by 
COU AATTOUR DT: foe. ats ied as at te tae eee 2 


CAMPING AND TRAPPING. 


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Practital Trout, Culture. :.82)00)2.0.2_ 5.2... 1 00 

Practical Pishermanm, . 02... 6... ece scene eens 4 20 

Prime’s I Go a-Fishing... .. ..--.-....0+.--- 2 50" 

Rod and Line in Colorado Waters........... 1 00 

DCO Meg AMOT OT! Eu. botanists ce ledbiew fat beg 1 50 
Superior Fishing, or the Striped Bass, Trout, 

BUC WVeVOOSOVElt La se spon ee pass l vigtere 2 00 

Trolling for Pike, Salmon and Trout........ 50 
-The Game Fish of the Northern States and 

British Provinces, by Roosevelt,........... 2 00 

Trout Culture, Slack........¢..-.-s006° Toren 1 00 

BIEBDS. : 

American Bird Fancier............-......-..- _ 50 

Baird’s Birds of North America.... ........ 30 00 

ITT OUGR: cot ee Ae ee he eae. Sop meee 75 

STIG EN OROLE he ciel tpe ouliktecb neat ce wliee : 1 25 

Birds of Eastern Pennsylvania.............- 4 00 

Birds and Mheir Hatits ss. sags sects denen « 8 00 

Cage and Singing Birds, Adams............. 50 

Coues’ Key to North American Pirds. ...... 15 00 

Game Water Birds of the Atlantic Coast, oa 

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Adventures in the Wilderness.... .......... 1 25 
Amateur Trap er, paper d0c,; bds..... ...... 75 
Camps and Tramps in the Adirondacks, 

PNORGN END: payee etki ates Ves oni dys ee 125 
Three in Norway, or Rifle, Rod and Gun in 

INTRA Teh ro ig Ab dng hs SAS Sree AE DE ORES erin eee 1 %5 
Camps in the Rockies, Grohman.,............ 175 
Camp Life in the Wilderness................. 30 
Camping and Cruising in Morida, Henshall 1 50 
Canoes and Camp Cookery, by “‘Seneca”’..... 00 
Complete American Trapper, Gibson........ 00 
Nebhobespatipaw! Crh cals) 10\ ee he cele ee oe ee eee 1 25 
How to Camp Out, Gould..... ....-. ........ 15 
How to Hunt and Trap, Batty’s.............. 1 50 
Rustling in the Rockies. -- -:................ 1 00 

~ DTrapper’s Guide, by S. Newhouse, 8vo.,illus.. 1 50 

HUNTING—SHOOTING,. 

Across Country Wanderer...............4.-+- 
American Sportsman, The, Lewis........... 50 
Crack Shot (The Rifle), “Barber,” illus...... 1 2 
Dead Shot (The Gun), illus. ........2........ 1 25 
Down the West Branch, by Capt. Farrar.... 1 25 
Field, Cover and Trap Shooting. ............. 2 00 
Frank Forester’s eupriias Scenes and Char- 

ALCLOIST PeVOlyyCLOC MG: 08 tie tigan en by operas 4 00 
Frank Forester’s Manual for Young Sports- ad 

moO? Wi Ae ass SA oot RO Oh ASA Cees ew eet re w 
Frank Forester's Fugitive S, Sketches, pa.. 1 00 
How I Became a Crack Shot, Farrow........ 00 
How | Became a Sportsman.....,.. ......... 2 40 
Hunting and Hunters of all Nations, Frost. 1 50 
ee ore of a Ranchman, Roosevelt.. 38 50 
Hurlingham Gun Club Rules,......:: 2-22... 25 
Instructions in Rifle Firing, by Capt. Blunt. 2 00 
Nimyrod*in the North, Schwatka............. 2 50 
Poems of the Rod and Gun, McLellan.....,. 2 00 
Rifle Practice, Wingate........ OS Sh 1 5C 
Rod and Gun in California............-.,.... 1 50 
SOO HT I) tee a WRENS Piero cy as aes bee 50 
Shooting, Dougall...........2........, eee wee 8 00 
Shooting on. the Wing. ..-.. 0.0.25. skeen su see 75 
Sport, Fox Hunting, Salmon Fishing, etc., 

W. 8. Davenport. illus.......- ME 7 50 
Sport with Gun and Rod, cloth........ 00. 10 00 
Sport with Gun and Rod,new, plain edition. 5 06 

Embossed leather. ......- Bera Brehuntnaringe 5 ,. 15 00 
Sporting Adventures in the War West....... 150 

ill-Hunter, Yan Dyke.......... Petia ba) Sutae 2 00 
Stephens’ Lynx Hunting..................... 1 25 

tephens’ Fox Hunting.............+.. porte gel eb 
Stephens’ Young Moose Hunters.....-....... 1 60 
The Gun and its Development, Greener..... 2 50 
Wilda ie and Birds, their Haunts and 

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BOOKS EXCHANGED. 


GUIDE BOOKS AND MAPS. 


Adirondacks, Map of, Stoddard.,............ 1 00 
Farrar’s Guide to Moosehead Lake, pa. 50; cl. 1 00 
Farrar’s Guide to Richardson and Rangeley 
Lake, paper 50c.; cloth........... Sec bile 100 
Farrar’s Pocket Map of Moosehead Lake... 50 
Farrar’s Pocket Map of Rangeley Lake R’g’n 50 
Florida Annual.......-.......... sata eran exe nO 
Guide Book and Map of Dead River Region 50 
Guide to Adirondack Region, Stoddard .... 25 
Map of Androscoggin Region................ 50 
Map of Northern Maine, Steele......-. ashy ers 1 00 
Map of the Indian River, Florida, Le Baron, 
strong linen paper, $3; plain............... 2 00 
Map of the Thousand Islands................ 60 
Map of the Yellowstone Park................ 2 50 
Muskoka and Northern Lakes of Canada... 1 00 
HORSE. 
American Roadsters and Trotting Horses... 5 00 
Boots and Saddles, Mrs. Custer.............- 1 50 
Boucher’s Method of Horsemanship......... 1 00 
Bruce’s Stud Book, 3 vols........ .......-.... 80 00 
Dadd’s American Reformed Horse Book,8vo 2 50 


Horses, Famous American Trotting......... 15 
Horses, Famous, of America................. 1 50 
How to Ride and School a Horse............. ( 
Jenning’s Horse Training.........-.......... I 2a 
Manual of the Horse..............0..-2.. eee ae 25 
Mayhew’s Horse Doctor..,............-....5. 3 00 
Mayhew’s Horse Management .......,...... 3 00 
McClure’s Stable Guide........-.-....0....005 1 00 
Rarey’s Horse Tamer ....-......00eneee hs othe 50 
URaCUH eel Lr yaa ye ree ere ena ek els sacar 20 
Riding Recollections, Whyte Melyille’s..... 3.00 
Stonehenge, Horse Owner’s Cyclopedia...... 3 75 
Stonehenge on the Horse, English edit'’n,8yo 3 50 
Stonehenge on the Horse, Amer. ed.,12mo.. 2 00 
The Book of the Horse......-...., Jeg EU) 
Veterinary Dictionary, Going.... ~ ve -2°00 
Wallace’s American Stud Book. . -.- 10 00 
Wallace’s American Trotting Register, 2 vols 20 00 
Woodrufi’s Trotting Horses of America.... 2% 50 
Youatt on the Horse......-..-......--,-.....- 2 00 
KENNEL. 
American Kennel, Burges.-.-...,.... ....... 3 00 
British Dogs, Dalziel.........-.2.............. 4 00 
Dog, Diseases of, Dalziel................. -..4 80 
Dog, Diseases of, Hill.:.. 2... .es eee eee cen 2 00 
Dog Breaking, Floyd a boas Pca at bret hoe 50 
Dog Breaking, by Holabird................... 25 
Dog Breaking, Hutchinson..,................ 8 00 
Dog, the Dinks, Mayhew and Hutchinson... 3 00 
Dog Training vs. Breaking, Hammond...... 1 00 
Dogs and Their Doings, Morris.............. 1 %5 
Dogs of Great Britain, America and other 
CGUIUIDETOR saa enc. See ey eye OE Pei, 2 00 
Dogs, Management of, Mayhew, 16mo 75 
Dogs, Points of Judging...:,:........ 
Dogs, Richardson, pa, d0c.; cloth... 60 
Dogs and Their Ways, Williams............. 1 25 
Dogs and the, Publics. 2). wohl i. kal se 75 
Dogs, Their Management and Treatment in 
Disease, by Ashmont... .-.. 22. c see eee 2 00 
Englishe Dogges Reprint of 1576... ...0....... 50 
English K. GC. S8. Book, Voll.................. 5 00 


English K. C. S. Book, Vols. IT, to TX.,each 4 
English K. C. S. Book, Vols. XI. to XII.,each 4 
Glover’s Album, Treatise on Canine Diseases 


Our Friend the Dog... 0) a) oo 3 
Practical Kennel Guide, Stables............. 1 
Setter Dog, the, Laverack ..............2.... 3 
Stonehenge, Dog of British Islands.......... 6 
The Dog, by Idstone............0.6... 00.4002. 1 
The Mastifi, the History of, M. B. Wynn.. 2 


Vero Shaw’s Book on the Dog, cloth, $8.00; 
HVOTO CC On oeettee ape rants Fn thd cleanse cehng 
WOuati om tne Meee, week. ieee chases ecbes 


SPORTS AND GAMES. 

American Boy’s Own Book Sports and Games 
Athletic Sports for Boys, bds. 75c.; cloth.... 
Boy’s Treasury of Sports and Pastimes, etc. 

assell’s Book of Sports and Pastimes...... 
CLOGS ye tay 
Kasy Whiist..--.:2.+-.+: ’ 
Hands at Whist.......... 


Skatin: . 

Stonehenge, Encyclopedia of Rural Sports, 

Whist for Beginners...,.... -..6c..cces esses 
MISCELLANEOUS. 


A Naturalist’s Rambles About Home, Abbott 
Adventures of a Young Naturalist........., 
Amateur Photographer....................... 


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Marana of New York, paper $4; cloth.... 
Manard’s Manual of Taxidermy,............ 
Manton’s Taxidermy Without a Teacher..., 
North American Insects.....-......5....... i 
Old St. Augustine, Fla., ilus.... ........... 
Packard's Half-Hours With Insects 
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Photography for Amateurs.............. ws, 
Practical Forestry, by Fuller.....:-:........ 
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Sportsman’s Hand Book, Col. Horace Park, 1 
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Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


_, Mr. Joun M. TRACY has won a reputation for his faithful portraits of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sy mpathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
& pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 

We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer's ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals, 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches. They are as follows: 

Title of Picture. . Name of Do. ri 
Quail Shooung in Tennessee, - Gladstone ae iia 
On the Grouse Moor, - F - - Emperor Fred 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - - Dash II. and Countess May 


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WANTED. 


Bear, Buffalo, Deer, Wolves, Foxes, Spotted Cats. 
Ciyit Cats, Lynx, Panthers, Antelope, Onter, Beav- 
ers and other animals and birds of all kinds. Ad- 
dress D. H. TALBOT, Sioux City, Ia. 


Sov Sule. 


AMBOO POLES. —25,000 BAMBOO FISHING | 


poles, 12, 18, 14 and 15ft., in bundles of 50, for 
sale at 29 Burling Slip, N. ¥., by BURDETT & 
DENNIS. jy8.tt 


WILD RICE. 


Fishery Inspector, Port Hope, Ont., 


$2 PER BUSHEL. 

CHAS. GILCHRIST, 

Canada. 
angl9,tf 


LIVE QUAIL FOR SALE 


In fine condition. Western birds. E. B. WOOD- 
WARD, 174 Chambers street, New York. 


NOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.—ONE JOHN 
A. Nichols’ B. L,, 12-bore, 80in., 844lbs., finest 
Quality, elaborately engraved, highly finished 
and perfectly new. Will be sold at one-half the 
original cost. Can be seen at H. C. SQUIRES, 
178 Broadway, New York. septz,tf 


ANTEL@PES perfectly tame. Make greatpets 


ina yard or park. Also Prairie Dogs at $3 a 
pair, Address W. J. HILL, HurcH ison, KAN. 


FOR SALE at $5 a piece; are 


OR SALE OCHEAP.—A COPY OF VERO 
Shaw’s Dog Book, bound in full morocco, 
SENECA, this office. ; : 


q OR SALE.—10-BORE GREENER HAMMER- 
less gun, recent make and finest quality; 

« splendid shooter, full 

Will be sold at haif its 
J. M. FAVILL, 1 State st., N. Y. sept),2t 


cost. 


Foe SALE.—LIVE GOLDEN AND SILVER 
. pheasants. CHAS. I. GOODALE, Taxider- 
mist, 93 Sudbury st., Boston, Mass. sept9,4t 


OR SALE—NEW _ WINCHESTER .40-60 
riflecheap. F. A, WHITMAN, miweoub Tt 


Ju the Stud, 


Memphis and Avent Kennel. 


IN THE STUD. 


The four field trial and bench show winners that 
annot be equalled in America. 
Champion PAUL GLADSTONE; fee $50. 
Champion RODERIGO, fee $75. a. 
REBEL W'iND’EM, winner English Derby, 
blood brother of Count Noble, fee $50, 
CANADA PEG, bred by Dr. N. Rowe, National 
Derby winner, fee $50. : 
Broken dogs for sale. ~ 
Address J, M. AVENT, Hickory Vater 
MEMPHIS & AVENT KENNEL, Mempht 


Tenn., or 
s, Tenn. 


Owners of Beagie Bitches!! 

I offer the services of the following famous Eng- 
lish beagle stud dogs: ° . 

CAMERON'S RACKET (Rally—Louise), pure Row 
ett; beautifully marked white, black and tan; a 
grand hunter; winner of first and special, Cleve- 
Jand, 1886, only time shown; a grand stock-getter, 

RACER (Rally Lill), pure Rowett; white, black 
and rich tan: a phenomenal stud dog; sire of Little 
Duke, Pet. Racer, Jr., &c.. &c. ‘ 

CHAMPION BANNERMAN, imported; height, 
114gin ; the only champion basket beagle in the 
courwry; winner of three ists. three championships 
and seven specials Has never been beaten when 
scored by points. A wonderful stock-getter and 
eplendid little hunter. 

stud Fee, for cither, #10. Full particulars 
on application. A. C. KRUEGER, 

tf Wrightsville, York County, Pa. 


FOREST CITY KENNELS. 
St. Bernards and English Pugs. 


IN. THE STUD. aS 
Champion rough-coated St. Bernar seaar 
A.ER. com fee $25. English pug Sam; fee $10. 
at forsale. Address with stamp, Portland, Me. 


MEMNON, 


Champion Greyhound of England and America, in 


t ud, Puppies for sale. 
LN COTTA KENNELS, Box 345, Toronto, Can. 


SMALL IMPORTED PRIZE PUG DOG 
Silwer Shoe. 


Particulars, igres and references to FRANK 


; 5, N. ¥. City. Stud fue, $10. 
QUINBY, P, 0, Box 555, N iy. Stud fee #1 


FOREST AND STREAM, [Soer, 9, i9ee, 


Wu the Stud, 


IN STUD. 


Che Rennet, 
Cloverncok Kennel 


Has placed the following on its private gale list: 


DEERHOUNDS. 
Champ. Mac (Paddy ex Lassie), 5-yrs. 


Che Bennet, 
Eastern Field Trials Club. 


EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING 
:  Tobeheldat — 


ee Champ. Perth (Gillie ex Lut “ = . F 
I Mercia Rufus ex Minna), 4 yas ea High Point, North Carolina. 
ras and six bite i 886; 
DEERHOUNDS. py ciaand sig bitch puppies, whelped July, 1986 OPEN TO THE WORLD. 


Champion Chi | FOX-TERRIERS. Commencing Thursday, Nov. 
PB Chieftain, Fee $50. Priscilla (Joker ex Warren Bessie) dam of e ie ileal co 
Champion Bran, 52 > 66 25. Scarsdale Joe, in whelp, ' Trials to be run on quail under E. F. T. Club Rules. 


Clover Belle (Joker ex Warren Wakeful), a 

trie ane 
over Fidge elgrave Tory ex Tri f 

Venom IIT. (Seanin ex anual meee) 

The above are all good brood bitches and moth- 
ers. Puppies by Bacchanel ex Delta and others. 
Apply by letter to EDWARD KELLY, 

It 185 Fifth ave., N. Y. 


ORDER OF RUNNING: 


MEMBER’S STAKES, ; : 

Open only to club members, each entry to be owned 
three months prior to CrCHIBE of stakes, and handled by 
the member making such entry. First prize, cup, value 
$100, to be known as Kastern Field Trials Cup; 2d prize, 
the Sanborn Cup, value $75; 3d Pree a piece of plate, 
value $50. Entries close Oct. 1, 1886. Hach member 
allowed one entry free; each additional entry, $10. 


EASTERN FIELD TRIALS DERBY. 

Open to all setter and pointer puppies whelped on or 
after Jan. 1, 1885. Purse, $700. First prize, $400; 2d, $200; 
8d, $100. ForEsT AND STREAM donates £50 to handler of 
winner of Ist. $1) forfeit; $10 additional to fill; nomina- 
tions closed May 1, 1886. The elub offers the Eastern Field 
Trials Breeders’ Cup, value $100, to the breeder of the 
winner of 1st in Derby, the breeder to be the owner of 
the dam of such winning puppy at thé time the bitch 
was bred to the dog. : 


ALL-AGED POINTER STAKES. 

Open to all pointers, except any first'prize winner of 
any All-Aged Stake, or winner of any special pointer cup 
in All-Aged Stakes at any recognized field trials. First 

rize, $300; 2d, $150. ee forfeit; $15 additional to fill; 
entries close Oct. 1, 1836, ‘ 

ALL-AGED SETTER STAKE, 

Open to all setters except any first prize winners of 
any All-Aged Stake, or winner of any special setter cup 
in All-Aged. Stakes at any recognized field trials. First 
prize, $300; 2d, $150. $10 forfeit; $15 additional to fll; 
entries close Oct, 1, 1886. 


— 


FOX-TERRIERS. 


Fee $15. 
se SE; 


Belgrave Primrose, 
Mixture - - 


BULLDOGS. 
Ch. Robinson Crusoe, 
Champion Tippoo, = 
Champion Romulus, 


Fee $25. 


66 sep2,tt 


Se 
Pointers & Setters for Sale. 


Five liver and white pointer puppies, by Dean 
(Sensation—Daisy Dean) out of Fly (Charle Hoss 
—Flirt), whelped July 8; all very handsome. 
Four setter puppies, by Sam (Sam—Smut II.) out 
of Smut I. (Trim—Smut), whelped July 1. Also 
pointer and setter puppies, 6 to 10 mos. old, ready 
to work this fall, and one or two trained setters 
and pointers, Also a St. Bernard dog, 31g yrs. 
old, handsome, kind to children and a good watch 


66 


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HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


L dog. All pedigrees warranted. For further par AL 
ANCASTER pues . - | CHAMPION SWEEPSTAKES OF ALL-AGED STAKES, 
9 ticnlars address T. M. ALDRICH, Manton, R. 1. Open to all previous winners of first prizes at ane 
sep?,4t cognized field trials. $10 forfeit; $15 additional to fill; 
MM. ASS. entries close Oct. 1, 1886, except for winners of 1886, Which 


are to qualify right previous to running at $25. Two 
entries to fill to make a race. Club adds $100 cash and 
American Field donates a yaluable silver cup, value $100, 
all to go to winner of first. 


_FOR SALE. 

Vive very nice puppies, black and white, sired 
by the field trial winners Gus Bondhu and Dash 
Til. out of Gladstone and Rake bitches; three 
dogs and two bitches, 4mos. old. Inquire of A.M. 
TUCKER, 85 Main st., Charlestown, Mass. 


OR SALE.—ITALIAN GREYHOUND PUPS 

from aparted stock. Also fine English pugs. 
HENRY OC, BURDIOK, 150 Bridge street, Spring- 
field, Mass. sep2,3mos 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS- 

TIFFS.—Mr, James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 

st., Exeter, Hngland, has several grand ones for 

sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs, 

punedariones and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited. 


ASTIFF FOR SALE.—YOUNG DOG, WELL 

bred, 110 Ibs., an admirable watch dog for a 

country residence. Priee $40, Address Box 1281, 
P. O. Providence, R. I. sep2,26 


IBERTY.—PURE LLEWELLIN BITOH, 
: ist and special, Latonia; partly broken; fast 
and enduring youngster; $50. T. POTTER, Glen- 
dale, Ohio. Bep2,2t 


KENNEL OF THOROUGHBRED FOX- 
hounds for sale. Address Lock Box 12, Mon- 
roe, N. C sep2,8t 


OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guatan- 
teed. Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass. sept22,tf 


0 YOU WANT TO PURCHASE A LLEWEL- 
lyn setter pup of the very best breeding. 
Sire and dam thoroughly trained, that is sure to 
make a first-class dog; if so write for full pedi- 
gree and low perce to CHAS. YORK, 9 and 11 
Granite Block, Bangor, Me. 


HOICE RED IRISH SETTHRS FOR SALE, 

Two dogs and ons bitch pup, by Bruce (A.K.R. 
B4) out of Leigh Doane IT. (A.K.R. 2080). Apply 
WM. H. CHILD, 613 Commerce st., Philadelphia, 
Pa. aug26,3t 


OR SALE.—A PURE WHITE ENGLISH 
setter dog, 21 mos. old, full pedigree guaran- 
teed and warranted a pertect hunter on quail, 
woodcock or partridge. Can see him hunt Till 
satisfied. Price Address M. A, HAN- 
CHETT, Market & Union sts., Newark, N. J. 1t 


OR SALE—A BARGAIN.—BLACK, WHITE 

and tan Llewellin setter bitch Countess B.- 

(A. K.R. 2486) etine Lion ex Victoria, she War- 
wick ex Belle), 2 yrs. old, broken; sold in whelp 
to champions Foreman or B 
THORPE, Woodbury, N. J. it 


OR SALE.—_THOROUGHBRED BULL-THR- 
rier pups; dogs $15, bitches $10. Address H. 
, BRACKETT, Littleton, N. H. Beptp,2b 


OR SALE,—MUST BE SOLD, SIX BEAUTI- 

’ ful lemon and white pointer puppies, 6 mos. 
old, two dogs and four bitches, Sensation stock. 
Will be sold Rou near For further particulars 
address MR. GEORGE HEWMANN, Hunting- 
ton, L. L. lt 


OR SALE.—FINE COCKERS, BLACK AND 
" liver, white and tan; price low. W, J, FUR- 
NESS, Box 978, Ogdensburg, aS aa . lt 


NOR SALE.—ONE BRACE LEMON AND 
white pointer pups, 14 mos. old, ready for the 
breaker, by Beaufort ex Lady Maud. Fox-terrier 
bitch, imported, by Spice ex Belgrave Aeris one 
by Flippant ex Jill, and two dogs and one bitch, 
pups, by Regent Voxex Jill. Full pedigrees and 
will sell cheap if taken soon. SURRNWY KEN- 
NELS, Hllicott City, Md. = It 


OR SALE.—UITTER FOX-TERRIER PUP- 
F jes out of imported Jessie. Apply to SUM- 
ae bre 


Mt. Bernards and English Mastiff 


MERCHANT PRINCE 


AND 


ILFORD CAUTION 
IN THE STUD. 


A few very fine pups by both dogs on sale. Send 
for catalogue. Photos of either, 25 cents. 
Fine pair breeding mastiffs for sale, Turk 
A. K.R. 2222), Druidess (A.K,R. 2221). 
E, H. MOORE, 
Melrose. Mass. 


IN THE STUD. 
ENGLISH MASTIFF HERO III. 


Winner of first prize and special prize for the best 
dog or bitch, at Pie ral. 1886. 


Noticy.—Any trainer or owner working or shootin 
over any dog or dogs entered for trials south of the trac 
of Piedmont Air Line, for a distance of 7 miles above 
and below and back of Hotel Bellevue, from Oct. 1 until 
conclusion of trials, shall forfeit all entrance moneys, 
purses and cups. ~ ; 

Good board at hotels from $1 up per day. Transporta- 
tion to and from the prounds at moderate prices. 

B. F. WILSON, President, 

For further pee and all communications ad- 
dvess WASHINGTON A. COSTER, Sec’y & Treas., 
Box 30, Flatbush, Kings Co., N. ¥. 


Irish Setters 


Under lite insurance at $10 and upwards, by Chief 
outof Yoube, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thorougbly broker on 
fame and good ones. Full explanation by circular. 
Both dogs in the stud at $25 to bitches of guaran- 
teed fleld quality ones MAX WENZEL, 8&9 Fourth 
streeb, Hoboken, N., 


\=DO YOU: WANT -A=D:0 G2: 
; ~ DOG BUYERS’ CUIDE. f° 
Colored plates, 100 engravings 

of different breeds, prices they are ff 
\iiworth, and where to buy them [fj 
i Mailed for 15 Cents. / 

ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, [i 
237 S, Eighth St, Philadelphia, Pa, » 


Pups for salé. For picture and pedigree, address 
VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, 
jy15.8mos General Wayne. Delaware Co Pa. 


The “Boss” in Stud. 


Services limited to ten approved bitches, at $50 
each. A, K. R. 2218. His ancestors all champion 
and show dogs, As a stud dog he cannot be ex 
celled, his get being very large and finely marked. 

Boss’ Record.—Vhe. at New York in 1885, as a 
puppy. In’ 188, 2d prize N. E. K, Club at Boston. 
He also took 2d prize.in open class and speciul prize 
as the best American bred mastif at the Westmin- 
ster K. C., New York, 1886. 

Boss is a large dog, weighing upward of 180 lbs.; 
is good in skull, with grand body, legs, feet and 
bone.—Am. Field, April 8, 1886, 

J. L. WINCHELL, Fair Haven, Vt. 


Champion Irish Setter GLENCHO, 


KING OF IRISH SIRES. 


Sire of more prize winners than any dog of any 
breed ever born in America, Stud fee, $25. The 
best of all, he is a first-class field dog and gets 
field dogs. Will have some Glencho puppies for 
sale this fall from handsome, first-class field 
bitches. W. H. PIERCE, Peekskill, N. Y. 

aug26,8t 


IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Liewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blué), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T, Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket's Bang 
and other fine ones. Wee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown, Mags. 


o 


forthe trade, and to show as wellin the fleld as on 
paper. Adaress, H. J, PIERRE, Winsted, Conn, 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH, 


A Jarge lot of English setters, taken in exchange 
for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not. gunshy and to haye 
fair nose. Ages from6to15 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the mone: 
will be returned. ASSOCIATED FANCIER 
237 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tf 


Plantagenet, 


Le 


ire] 


CHAMPION LAVERACK SETTER 


ROCKINGHAM, 


The acknowledged best English setter in America, 
and a grand field dog. Will be allowed te serve a 
Jimited number of approved bitches. Fee $50. 


FRANK WINDHOLZ, 
525 Sixth avenue, New York, 


Ghee Hemel, 


OR SALE.—3 IRISH SETTERS, PRIZE 

‘ winners; 1 English setter; 3 English grey- 

hounds; 1 English pointer.. Drop postal for list 
and prices. MAJOR LOVEJOY, Bethel, MS ot 
, 86 ~ 


St. Elmo cut of Duchess; one fine bull-terrier 
bitch, For particulars address C. T. BROWN- 
ELL, P. O. Box 335, New Bedford, Mass. 


GREYHOUNDS FUR SALH, 


The above have more prizes to their credit than 


fect greyhound we have ever see.". CHAS. D, 
WEBBER, 10 Broadway, New York City. j722,°mo 


ING CHARLES SPANIELS.—ANGORA KIT- 
K tens.— We have the very best that ean be ob- 
tained. Our stud dog, Duke, a full brother of 
champion Jumbo, is, without doubt. the shortest 
face dog in the world, Parties who may wish to 
buy a fiue spaniel or loyely long-haired kitten, ad-~ 
dress, KING CHARLES KENNEL, No, 6 Second 
street, New York. - jy8,tt 


Pointer Puppies For Sale. 


ENNELS, 164 Summit ave,, Jersey City, 
sept9,2t 


ANTED.—A WELL BROKEN GOOD- 

looking setter, neta or blue belton pre- 
ferred. Address with full description and price, 
. W. TUCKER, P. O. Box 1888, N. Y. 


\HOICGE RED IRISH SETTERS, WHELPED 
UC May 9, 1886, by champion Glencho from Ino | 
A.K.R. 3789), Printed pedigrees. F.L. WESTON, 
94 Washington street, Boston, Mass. sept9,3t 


EAGLE DOG, BITCH AND THREE PUPS 
B for sale or exchange for pair of bug HupS. 
sep9,it 


OR SALE.—POINTERS—THREE PUPPIES 
by Bob, litter brother to Bang Bang; two 
Jemon and white dog puppies out of a bitch by 
Sensation out of Whiskey, and one bitch puppy 


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OR SALE._THREE RED IRISH SETTERS, 
F two dogs and one bitch, blood of champion 
Bicho, the dam imported of the La Thouche 
strain. Bred by Col. Warren, of Codrum, Ireland. 
Full pedigree given, Address PATRICK CRON- 
IN, Newport, N. H sepozt 


ANTED.— A THOROUGHLY TRAINED 

beagle hound dog; no fancy price. Write 

full description to GHO. T. KING, P. O. Box1, 
Richmond, Va. 1t 


OR SALE.—_BEAGLE PUPS FROM 2 MOS. 

old to 1 yx., all nice, healthy ones. Will sell 

at from $5 to $10 each. J. SAT ERTHWAITE, 
Jenkintown, Pa. sep9.2t 


Fok SALE CHHEAP.—TWO ENGLISH SEHT- 


4 
ret 


OR SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH ” 
F setters and pointers, thoroughly field trained, 
“Only those wishing first-class dogs will address, 
GEO. W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass, 


Ww: GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 
Ireland, is prepared to purchase and ship dogs 


R. H. BRADLEY, Waynesburg, Greene 


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ter pups, choice of litter, sired by Belthus ‘ixbd bitch; also by Bob; | and Chicago, 1588, sixteen firsts, pine special, three 
sire of champion Rockingham. ERMAN on of a iret rate i ed alae $25 each. Gl eeeon ire ‘one third, At New York, 1884, seven 


SCHELLHASS, 6 Breyoort Place, Hrockim yy. 
Rope, 


W. AMORY, Box 1245, Boston, Mass, sep9,26 


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Nos, 39 anp 40 PARK Row. New YORK Crry, 


CONTENTS. 


THE KENNEL. 
The Hornellsville Dog Show, 


EDITORIAL. 
The New Government of the 


Park, Waverly Dog Show, 
Match Races Over the N. Y.| Kennel Notes. 
Y.C. Course. Kennel Management. 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
Hunting in the Himalayas. Wing Shootin hoe a Rifle. 


The Park Superintendency. 


Range and Gall 
Travels in Boon Gah Arrrah- 


The Fomadian Wimbledon. 


ee. ee TaD 
Sam Lovel’s Camps—y1. Trap-Shooting Reform. 
NATURAL, History. - nternational Challenge. 
A Confiding Titmouse. Yaoi: 


“Tike Cures Like.” 

GAME BAG AND Gun. 
Trajectories of Hunting Rifles. 
Two of a Kind. 

An Unnecessary Death. 
Louisina Game Interests. 


The America Cup Races. 


lenge. 
Sloop vs. Cutter. 
The Newport Races. 
Corinthian Y, C. 


Dakota Prairie Chickens. CANOEING. 
Target Tests and Shot. The N. Y. C, ©. Cup 
Proposed Moose Preserve. C. B. Vaux. 


Toronto C, C. Rac 
Regatta CbanLtKe Central 
Divison. 
The A. C. A. and its Divisions. 
The Meet of 1886. 
New Publications. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


SHA AND RIVER FISHING. 
A Trip to Mad River.—ar. 
Bluefish and Menhaden. 
My First Trout. 
FISHCULTURE,. 
Ohio Fish and Game Commis- 
sion. 


THE NEW GOVERNMENT OF THE PARK. 


BA we announced at the time of the adjournment of 

Congress, that body failed to provide any funds for 
the protection of the Yellowstone Park during the ensu- 
ing year. The result of this omission was to throw out 
of office the Superintendent and his ten assistants and so 
to deprive the Park and the public, to whom the Park 
belongs, of the services of an able and energetic official, 


who commanded a trained force of competent and faith- 


ful men. These public servants have now been replaced 
by a body of other guardians. The law which governs 
the Park, so far as it is governed at all, provides that the 
Secretary of the Interior may call upon the Secretary of 
War for troops to assist in the care of the Park, and when 
Mr. Lamar learned that no appropriation had been made 
for the salaries of the Superintendent and his assistants 
and for contingent expenses, he requested the Secretary 
of War to furnish him with troops. This was done, and 
Captain Harris of the First Cavalry assumed the charge 
of the Park a short time since. 

The public will naturally inquire, what changes, if any, 
‘have followed the displacing of the civil by the military 
protectors of the Park. Are the forests still protected 
from fire, the game from the cupidity of the skin or meat 
butcher, the geyser craters and hot spring incrustations 
from the brutal vandalism of selfish or unthinking tourists 
and specimen hunters? Are things going on in the good 
way to which we have becomé accustomed under Col. 
Wear’s superintendency? Or is there a change for the 
worse? Are fires sweeping over the mountains, destroy- 
ing the green timber and burning out the forest'floor? Is 
the game being killed within the Park? Are the natural 
curiosities being broken down and destroyed? These are 
questions which the public will ask, 

Well understanding the importance of having exact and 
reliable answers to all these inquiries, the Forrmst anp 
STREAM recently despatched to the Park a competent cor- 
respondent with instructions to carefully examine into all 
these matters, to get at the truth with regard to them, at 
no matter what cost of time or money, and to report fully 
to us the result of his investigations. The person selected 


Lieut. Henn’s Bermuda Chal- 


for this work is one who has for many years been familiar 
with the reservation, who has followed with care its 
history since the passage of the organic act setting it aside 
asa National Park, and who, from his familiarity with 
the region and with its history is peculiarly fitted for the 
task set before him, 


The first portion of his report has just been received, | 


and it reveals a condition of things in the Park which 
may fairly be called deplorable. 

Upon the withdrawal of the civil force, the first of last 
August, a large number of people seemed to take it for 
granted that all protection for the Park was at an end. 
Early in that month forest fires were started in a number 
of localities. 


of Idaho in or very near the Park, and these fires are 
spreading rapidly, involving a great extent of country. 
Fires have been started on the northern slope of the Town 
Creek Range in the Park, and on Black Tail Deer Creek. 
The first one noticed on Black Tail was so isolated by 
E. Wilson, who had been one of Colonel Wear’s most 


efficient assistants, that it could not extend, and must. 


have burned out; but almost immediately another was 
discovered within three-quarters of a mile of the same 
place, and this, although four men fought it for some 
time, soon got beyond their control and at last accounts 
was spreading fast and doing an incalculable amount of 
damage, On the northeast side of the Park things are no 
better. Fires are raging in the neighborhood of Soda 
Butte, and on Slough Creek, and there is reason to believe 
that these were set intentionally by persons who laugh 


at the troops, and defy them to capture them in the act 
They know perfectly well that they 


of firing the timber. 
are safe from the militia. Through the energy of Wm. 
McLellan, as already noticed in FOREST AND STREAM, 
three persons have recently been captured, who, if they 
haye not set the timber on fire, have at least displayed 
criminal carelessness with regard to their camp-fire. These 


men were on their way to Cooke City and left a large 


camp-fire in such a position that there is every reason to 
believe that if it had not been extinguished by McLellan 


it would soon have originated a new fire in the Soda 


Butte region, Although McLellan had been thrown out 
of office by the neglect of Congress to provide for the 
Park, he had not therefore lost all interest in the reserva- 
tion. He had now no power to make arrests, but the 
soldiers who had been stationed at Soda Butte had this 
power, and procuring assistance from them, he followed 
up the travelers, captured them and brought them into 
the Hot Springs on the evening of Sept, 1. 

But what shall be done to these men if they can be 
convicted of a violation of the regulations? Congress has 
enacted no law providing for the punishment of crimes or 
misdemeanors within the Park. No penalty more severe 
than expulsion from the Park can be visited upon them, 
and when they shall have been escorted. beyond its bor- 
ders there is nothing to prevent their returning to it. as 
soon as they may feel inclined to do so. 

So much for the fires, of which more are now burning 
in the Park than have occurred during all of Col, Wear’s 
administration. 

With regard to hunting, things are no better. Hunters 
and tourists appear to believe that all restrictions are re- 
moved. Much game has been killed in the Park, and 
hunting parties pass through it scarcely concealing their 
intention to hunt within its limits. A New York clergy- 
man, Mr. W. 8. Rainsford, by his own statement is known 
to have recently killed an elk on Pelican Creek. Jack 
Baronet saw two Cooke City men, named Van Dyke and 
Nichols, leading out of the Park two pack horses loaded 
with meat. As it was after his term of office had expired, 
he had no power to make arrests. Captain Kingman, the 
engineer in charge of roads and bridges in the Park, re- 
cently found on Black Tail Deer Creek the freshly-killed 
remains of an elk, from which most of the meat had 
been taken. Our correspondent has seen in the Park 
tourists on horseback armed with rifles who professed to 
be in search of game, ‘‘but,” he remarks, ‘‘they were the 
kind of hunters who expect to find the game sitting down 
by the side of the trail waiting to be killed.” Numerous 
other instances might be cited illustrating the present 
utter disregard of the regulation which forbids shooting 
in the Park. 

It is impossible at present to go further-into this subject, 
but hereafter we shall give other instances of the utter 
contempt in which the laws governing the Park are now 


i held, 


A party of Lemhi Indians are reported to: 
have fired a great extent of country near the eastern line 


In another column is printed a communication from 
Col. Wear, in reply to the charges made against him in 
the Park debate in Congress. It is a subject of much re- 
gret that the Park should have been deprived of the intel- _ 
ligent and careful supervision of so competent and 
efficient a Superintendent as Col. Wear proved himself to 
be during his term of office. Itisa huge piece of folly 
for the Government to let loose the vandals upon the Park, 
and nothing ‘less than a national disgrace that Col. Wear’s 
force of assistants should be succeeded by soldiers who 
go 6ff on drunken sprees, andin the people’s pleasure 
ground “hold up” stage coaches of tourists in regular old- 
fashioned ‘road agent” style. 


MATCH RACES OVER THE N. Y. Y. C. COURSE. 


OW that the New York Yacht Club has vindicated its 
power to hold one of the Cup races over the club 
course on New York Bay, in spite of a general desire on 
the part not only of both contesting parties, but of yachts- 
men generally that all the races should be over an open 
course, it is to be hoped that they will in the future be 
guided by the experience of this race, and abandon for- 
ever the inside course for match races. For the annual 
regatta it answers well enough; the ladies can see the 
race; the steamers can cut across and easily keep up with 
the yachts in any wind; and taken year in and year out 
the inevitable flukes are fairly distributed. The conditions 
of a match race, however, are very different. Every fair- 
minded person wishes that both yachts may have exactly 
the same chances of wind and weather, something that 
never happens over this course. Early in the season, 
when the matter came up for discussion, the Cup Com- 
mittee promised to use their utmost efforts to secure a 
clear course. As we predicted at the time, thishas proved 
simply impossible, their polite request to tug and steam-~ 
boat captains to keep clear of the yachts was about as 
effectual as it would have been for them to have stood on 
the hill at Fort Wadsworth and made the:request verbally, 
All happened as every one knew it would, tugs crossed 
the bows of the two yachts, a steamer ran close aboard of 
Galatea, and both boats suffered from the continuous 
wash and blanketing. It is not due to the efforts of the 
Committee but to kindly chance that the evils were about 
evenly distributed between the two boats, the result was 
not seriously affected, and very fortunately nothing oc- 
curred in the shape of an attempt to hinder the visiting 
yacht. Now that it is all over and the course has been 
generally condemned, the Regatta Committee express 
their regret that the steamers should have acted so badly. 
The right of the New York Yacht Club to hold one race 
over the club course, or even to hold only one race in 
place of three, is undisputed; it is fully settled by the deed 
of gift, but here isa much broader view to be taken of 
the whole matter, The club is supposed to be working in 
the interest of true sport, in the promotion of a healthy 
competition among gentlemen. Is the New York Yacht 
Club course a fair neutral ground for a match, giving full 
and equal chances to both competitors, and if not why do 
they adhere to it? The first question has been answered 
negatively by the thousands who saw the last race, the 
latter question can only be answered by the New York 
Yacht Club. 


THE FISH AND GAME COMMISSIONERS OF OHIO advise us 
that a convention is proposed of the citizens of that State 
to adopt some measures for supporting the Commissioners 
in their efforts to conserve the game and fish. There is 
abundance of the right material in Ohio,-if it could be 
brought together and united for the purpose. We hope 
to record a large gathering at the convention. 


THE PROPOSED MATCH between American and English 
trap-shooters will give an impetus to the growing interest 
in that sport; and there is shooting talent enough in this 
country to take care of the trophy competed for, 


‘Our New AnasKA,” the book of travel and descrip- 
tion, by Charles Hallock, announced some time ago has, 
after a series of vexatious delays, at last come from the 
press and is now ready. 


“Toe STUDIES OF MASTER PETER,” a famous French 
book on forestry, has been translated into English and 
will be among the early announcements of new books 
from this office. 


THE CREEDMOOR MEETING is now in progress, A full 
report will be given in our next issue, 


142 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Supr. 16, 1886, 


Che Sportsman Canrist. 


Addresses all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


HUNTING IN THE HIMALAYAS. 
Lights and Shades of an Indian Forester’s Life. 
Ix, 


AMP GANGES, Lower Gurhwal,—Reaching camp 
after our night of weary watching for the man-eater, 
G. went to his own room to dispose of his correspondence, 
of which a goodly file awaited him, and to pore over his 
papers, while I summoned the sheristidar and sat down 
to my arrears of work, for I knew that G. would be drag- 
ging me all over the place during the ensuing week. He 
turned up about 3 o'clock, rod in hand, and an hour later 
Iwas glad to follow his example, 
sight, so | bent on a gold spoon, and fished away for an 
hour in a deep hole full of fish just below the bungalow, 
without getting arun, Wearied at length I tried a suc- 
cession of holes further up stream, with no better luck. 
Fishing has this disadvantage over shooting, that you 


can have no sport without the voluntary codperation of 


the fish; but it has this advantage, that fish are fickle, 
and may join in at any unexpected moment. I don’t 
absolutely assert that I was influenced by this train of 
philosophy in returning to the first hole, I believe, in 
fact, my mind was mainly active on the subject of the 
man-eater.and our failure to come to terms with him, but 
whether by any thread of philosophic reasoning weaying 
itself with my meditations, or simply ‘‘promiscuously,” 
IT returned to the first hole, cast just where the rapids en- 
tered it, and struck my fish the first cast. The hole was 
right under the high bank, so that I could not get down 
stream, on my side, and finding I had a heavy fish on, I 
walked across the stream, nowhere much more than a 
foot deep. The fish never left the hole, which was about 
80yds. long and 20yds. wide. He dashed about in it in 
lively style for about ten minutes, and then came in to 
take a look at me, which apparently produced no very 
favorable impression, for he was away again in good 
style, This last round exhausted him, and when he once 
more yielded to the reins it was unconditionally, and I 
soon had him on the dry shingle. Reaching the bank I 
saw G. approaching, his man apparently well laden, and 
waiting for them to join me, I found he had five fish, the 
weights of which he requested me to assess. I gaye a 
seven, three tens and a fifteen, and estimating my own at 
twenty pounds, asked G.’s verdict. He declined an 
opinion, but produced his patent balance, and weighed 
the fish separately, getting an eight, two nines, an eleven 
and a sixteen; my own was eighteen pounds, 

Charley turned up soon after, and we sat down to a 
good forester’s dinner of venison soup, fish, corned beef, 
black partridge and curried peacock. G. was excessively 
put out about the man-eater, and was scarcely able to 
touch on any other subject the whole eyening, after Char- 
ley’s adventure had been discussed and commented on. 
He was convinced that the beast had heard us coming, 
and either slunk off at once to return no more or perhaps 
lain in hiding and watched the whole process of muchan 
building before he stole away. In this lagreed with him, 
for if the beast had.gone off to drink before we came, -he 
would most assuredly have come back. At one moment 
G. was almost resolved to go straight back the next morn- 
ing and seeif the kill had been touched since. Then 
there was a lament that I had left the strychnine in the 
howdah when we deserted the elephants. The final con- 
clusion of it all was that there was no safe clue to follow 
up, and would be none until we heard of another kill, and 
as G. had work on the Ramgunga, the man-eater was 
necessarily postponed for another opportunity, ; 

The next morning I took G. along with me to inspect 
the firelines, which we got over by 10 o’clock, and being 
then seven miles up stream we decided to come down the 
lower bank, inspect the river with an eye to my proposed 
clearing operations, and do some shikar. Charley was 
taken along with us, as his opportunities for getting an 
elephant mount were few, and G, had determined that he 
was not to get an elephant for the first season, nor indeed 
so long as his work should be concentrated in one sub- 
division, 

We devoted an hour to the quest of tiger, and had 
allowed many hog-deer to escape unmolested, when at 
length a good stag rushed out and stood at twenty yards. 
G. fired, the beast. made a startled, motion, pricking his 
ears but never turned his eyes toward us, and G. fired a 
second shot; beyond a quick turn of the head and ears 
there was no other movement; the stag, startled at the 
report, but unable to determine whence it came, stood ir- 
resolute, while G. fired shot after shot. I looked on laugh- 
ing until the tenth shot, when Charley could stand it no 
longer, and dropped him with a well-directed shot from 
his smooth-bore. G. looked pale with vexation, and my 
laughing didn’t improve matters much. 

“Did you ever see your rifle tested at a mark?” I asked. 
“Oh, the rifle is right enough,” he said. “I suppose there's 
something wrong with me this morning.” “I don’t 
know,” I said, ‘“‘every shot went over, and if you test your 
weapon at 20yds, at a mark, I believe you will find it rise 
six inches or nearly.” This was the true explanation, and 
as soon as G. realized it he was himself again. A double 
express with a high trajectory may make a good bag in 
able hands, and account for many animals at short dis- 
tance, shot onthe run, with the sportsman above his game, 
and G. had never even thought of making allowance, 
although he was an old sportsman and a good shot, but a 
steady pot, broadsides on, at less than 20yds., left nothing 
to chance. : . 

A little later Charley bowled over a hind, whichset G.’s 
tongue going, and when on opening her she proved with 
fawn, the lecture was renewed and driven home forcibly. 
We next took a long stretch of the river, and taking the 
elephants midstream, I pointed out the amount of work 
necessary for a clear mid-channel. While still midstream 
G. caught up his rifle and fired. Following the direction 
of his eye, 1 caught sight of a stag’s head and shoulders 
as he peered out from a tall clump about eighty yards off, 
and saw him wheel short round atthe shot; but he hardly 

ot his own length before he fell over and had nearly 
aie struggling when we came up. ; 
Gere past noon, and loading our stag we 
which we reached without further 
kept G. near the river’s bank at all 


It was now 
pushed on for camp, 
adventure; in fact, L 


He was nowhere in 


but the angles, and as we got down stream there was no 
cover very near the river. 

Getting home we went for our bathtubs while breakfast 
was being prepared, and after the meal was disposed of 
G, and I sat down to a discussion of my proposal of river 
clearance, There was no provision in the budget for the 
outlay, but I estimated to do it for four thousand rupees; 
to save two thousand on timber carriage, divest one thou- 
sand from fire lines, and charge the last thousand on the 
first day of the new official year (April 1) if G. would 
guarantee to secure sanction, G. had already discussed 
my proposals at headquarters and secured provisional 
sanction, subject to his own approval, so impressing on me 
that he had not time to go into the matter thoroughly 
and that all responsibility of failure or mistaken estimate 
must rest on my head, he bade me go on with the work, 
promising official instructions on his return from head- 
quarters. I sent off for men at once, and the next morn- 
ing commenced with fifty coolies which were increased to 
a hundred by evening; I spent the day out with Charley 
initiating him in the work, and by evening we had opened 
up a good rafting channel between the holes below the 
bungalow, and another hole lower down. In the evening 
I saw two bamboo contractors and agreed with them to 
let them cut five hundred thousand bamboos in a virgin 
forest up stream, to clear the river for them to be rafted 
down to Boksar, and to transport them myself from 
Boksar down, for the privilege of using them as floats. 
This settled I announced myself ready for departure, and 
G. at once gave the word to march the next morning, 

Leaving Charley with plenty of work on hand in river 
and fire path clearances, keeping stock of sawn timber 


got out by our own men, both for export and in execu- 


tion of local requisitions and with instructions to send me 


‘a daily budget of information under all heads, I once more 


set off on my rambles Gangesward. G. proposed a day’s 
pig sticking en route, and as my hill pony was not fast 
enough, he offered me a mount, so we took our spears along 
with us. The first day’s march was a long one, about 
eight miles south, to the road, and ten miles west, and the 
direct. line from Boksar, over so rough a country that 
we thought it better to make the detour. Reach- 
ing the road we rounded the spur which hemmed 
in the river on the right bank, skirting the base of the 
hilly ground in a northwesterly direction, that is above 
the road. Here we put up a good many jungle fowl and 
succeeded in bagging five. In the course of the march 
too, G. knocked over a four-horned antelope and I bagged 
a tiger cat, but although we put up a great many spotted 
deer, I saw but one stag and missed him ignominiously. 

We got to the camping ground about 1 o’clock, hot and 
hungry, and saw that the camels had not long been in, 
for the tents were only in course of erection, but we soon 
forgot breakfast and everything else, on learning that the 
man-eater had bagged another victim, about twenty-five 
miles to the west, that is to say forty-five miles westward 
of where we had struck his last kill. The man who had 
brought the news stepped forward and made his salaam, 
and calling for chairs we sat down under a tree and heard 
his story. He described the locality as a valley about ten 
miles from the Ganges, and perhaps seven or eight miles 
in from the road. At between 10 and il o’clock of the 
day before, he and his father, who had come from the 
settled villages of Upper Gurhwal, had reached the valley, 
and were walking down it toward the Ganges, he in ad- 
yance and his father about five yards behind him, on a 
narrow pathway fringed with high grass on either side, 
when he heard a long drawn aspiration like a sigh, ac- 
companied with a slight rustling noise; he looked round 
and saw that a tiger had got his father by the back of the 
neck, and took to his heels without waiting to study 
further details. In answer to a question from G, he said 
his father made no cry, which was intelligible enough. 
When a tiger seizes his prey from behind he invariably 
gets his fangs on each side of the neck vertebrae, and the 
slightest twist renders death instantaneous, unless it be a 
buffalo or similar powerful beast, The victim is dead 
before he knows it. 

And now what was to be done? G, gave orders not to 
remove the howdahs from the elephants, and proposed an 
immediate start; I objected that we should arrive in the 
evening without camp, and too late to do anything, and 
suggested as an amendment that we should start at mid- 
night, reach the spot at daylight, beat the valley up 
thoroughly, fire it if we. failed to put the beast up, and 
then rejoin our camp, which, starting very early, might 
make two marches and get in shortly after noon. G. was 
very impatient and restless for action, but the amendment 
was accepted, the howdahs removed, and in a little while 
we sat down to discuss the affair over a good breakfast, 

In the afternoon I lay down and took all I could out of 
my charpoy, and maintained the same tactics after dinner, 
and was just beginning to doze off when the khansman 
appeared to announce ‘‘coffee ready” in G.’stent. Hvery- 
thing necessary for breakfast—milk, coffee essence, beer, 
a cold loin of venison and bread—were all packed in the 
howdahs, and as soon as we had disposed of: our coffee 
and lighted our pipes we mounted to our seats and away. 

The journey was tedious; there was no moon, but the 
air was clear and the stars shone brightly, and we went 
on our way indifferent to the noises of the night, The 
jackal’s howl, the leopard’s deep noyaow, the stag’s bel- 
low, the startled rush through the underwood, fell on our 
ears by turns; but toward morning, just as we ap- 
proached the branch road thatled to our valley, the deep, 
low, guttural notes of a tiger moving on our right set us 
on the qui vive. He was traveling on a parallel line with 
us, and judging from the sound, no more than sixty or 
eighty yards off. Occasionally he would stop, for his 
walk was faster than ours, and once I was sure I saw his 
eyes gleam, and as we were then close to the branch 
road, 1 whispered to G. that if he would forge a little 
ahead the tiger would probably keep me company and 
give him a chance for a snap shot on the road. The next 
moment we were at the turning, and G. saw the beast 
clear the road at a bound, but had no chance for a shot, 
We heard the notes a little longer on our left, but they 
gradually grew fainter, and all was still. A few miles 
more, and the voices of the night were succeeded by the 
notes of birds greeting the first dawn; objects became 
more distinct, and there remained but one little saddle 
for us to cross before we reached our destination, when 
at once there burst on our ears the wildest babel of sound, 
of pain, of rage, of fury that ever mortal experienced or 
conceived, The high notes were unmistakably those of 
atiger, and for a moment I thought a boa-constrictor 
must have got our late friend in his folds, but soon im the 


low notes we recognized the fierce wrath of some savage 
boar which had presumably dodged the first spring and 
was now doing battle for his life. 
_ We had pulled up at the first sound, and G, now started 
into the. jungle calling tome. to come on; I called him 
back and begged him to let them have it out first; the 
battle was raging some 300yds. off, and after a whispered 
conference, we effected a compromise, deciding to steal 
up under cover of the noise and range ourselves for a shot 
at the fitting moment. We got up within 60yds. without 
disturbing the combatants who were too much occupied 
with their own pursuits to heed us, and concealing our- 
selves partly, behind a clump of bamboo, looked on at 
the spectacular concert. It was still too dark to make 
out details very distinctly, the tiger had hold of the boar 
about the ribs with his claws and had fixed his fangs in 
his withers, but the boar’s head was under the tiger’s 
chest, and although the combatants pushed hither and 
thither the relative positions were but little changed; all 
the tiger’s efforts to throw his hindquarters off and get clear 
appeared in vain. By this time the general tone of the 
concert was double bass, both boar and tiger indulging in 
the low notes, but occasionally the tiger gave forth a yell 
of mingled pain and rage, and again reverted to the low 
notes and fought on. The elephants were now getting 
very excited, and could hardly be held in, the day broke 
far enough to render the whole scene clear, and G. tried 
tosteady his elephant fora shot, but in yain, when presently 
the tiger relaxed his hold of fang and claw, and attempted 
to spring off, and the next moment, to my astonishment, 
he was on his back and the boar on him; it was a short 
moment of triumph; the tiger once more seized the boar 
in the embrace of his forepaws, when, quick as thought, 
he gathered his hindlegs up under the boar’s belly, and 
as he stretched them out, cutting through flesh and en- 
trails, the old boar fell over with a groan, still in his death 
agony crunching the entrails of the tiger. Seeing that 
the tiger was unable to rise, we took up our elephants, 
and as soon as we had quieted them a little, G. put in a 
shot in the tiger’s shoulder which finished him. The 
tiger’s belly was opened up the whole length, and half his 
entrails torn out and masticated. : 
_ Apparently the boar had been on his guard and wheel- 
ing sharp round and meeting the tiger on his spring, his 
tusk had ripped open the tiger with one stroke, and find- 
ing himself pinioned by tooth and claws he had made the 
most of his painful position, while the tiger crunched at 
his shoulder blade and tore his ribs and flanks, He was 
a powerful old fellow with formidable tusks, which I se- 
cured with some difficulty, having nothing better than a 
hunting knife to decapitate him with; but the day being 
now fully broken we determined to go after the man- 
eater without delay and leave boar’s head and tiger where 
they lay for the present. 

[TO BE CONTINUED. | 


THE PARK SUPERINTENDENCY. 


Editor Forest and Stream: : 

According to promise I herewith submit a statement of 
the charges made against me as Superintendent of the 
Yellowstone National Park on the floor of Congress by 
Mr. Henderson of Iowa and others; all of which charges 
are false, as I am able to prove by the records of the 
Department of the Interior and by some of the best men 
in Montana and Wyoming, , 

It is charged that ‘‘I have become interested in a coal 
mine, which is situated in the Park, and that immediately 
thereafter, no doubt with the knowledge of the Senator 
who introduced the bill, a bill was introduced in the 
Senate of the United States, which would cut off that 
portion of the Park, leaving it in my possession with a 
title.” This charge is false and wholly without foundation. 
TI am not interested in a coal mine in the Park nor any- 
where else and never was. The bill cutting off the 
Montana strip, which is the portion of the Park referred 
to, was introduced by Senator Vest in the United States 
Senate on the 4th day of February 1884, during Mr. 
Arthur's administration and before I was appointed Super- 
intendent of the Park, Iam now and always have been 
opposed to cutting off that portion of the Park, and told 
Senator Vest so and asked him to have the bill amended 
in that respect, or that section stricken out. That section 
of the bill, I am informed, was written by Professor 
Arnold Hague, a member of the Geological Burean, who 
had been stationed in the Park and who was familiar with 
all the lines, and he desired a change in the boundary line 
which would bring it down two miles south, so as to con- 
form with the boundary line between the Territories of 
Montana and Wyoming, There is a coal mine just within 
the limits of the Park near the road leading from Mam- 
moth Hot Springs to Cinnabar, from which the hotels at 
this place are supplied with coal. Last fall C. T. Hobart, 
General Manager of the defunct ‘Yellowstone Park Im- 
provement Company,” before he left the Park, put a man 
of the name of McMinn in charge of the mine, with 
instructions to hold it. This man McMinn kept around 
him a lot of congenial.companions. I considered him an 
improper character to be allowed in the Park so I ordered 
him to move out. He appealed to Mr. Hobart, who wrote 
to the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary wrote 
me in regard to the matter. I replied that McMinn had, 
been placed in charge of the coal mine by C, T, Hobart, 
for the purpose of holding the mine in case the bill cutting 
off the Montana strip of the Park passed Congress and be- 
came a law, and that I did not propose to become a party 
to any such scheme by allowing him to remain in the 
Park; all of which the files of the Department will show. 

It has also been charged ‘‘that I am atthe head of the 
‘Yellowstone Park Association,’ a hotel company doing ~ 
business in the Park, and have leased hotel sites at all the 
different places of interest for the purpose of creating a 
monopoly of the hotel business in the Park,” all of which 
is false and without any foundation whatever. I have no 
interest and never had in any hotel or other company or 
association doing business in the Park, nor have any 
favors been extended to the ‘Yellowstone Park Associa- 
tion” which have not been extended to all others domg. 
business in the Park; and for the truth of this statement I 
refer to the letter of Hon, C. Gibson. president of said 
association, to the Pioneer Press of August 10, 1886. 

G. L. Henderson, who is a brother of Congressman 
Henderson of Iowa, is the instigator of all these charges, 
and was at one time an Assistant Superintendent but was 
dismissed by Secretary Lamar, a short time before ] came 
here. His son and daughter, W. J. and H. L. Henderson, 
hold a lease in the Park at Mammoth Hot Springs on 


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which they erected a small building and keep a boarding 
house called the “‘Cottage Hotel,” and G. L, Henderson, 
their father, lives with them as a kind of business manager, 
He has made trouble for all the former Superintendents 
nearly, Major Conger especially. He came to see me 
some time ago and wanted me to give them permission to 
change the plans and specifications of their hotel building, 
which had been approved by the Secretary of the Interior, 
and give them permission to erect a frame addition to 
their hotel. I told him the plans and specifications had 
been approved by the Secretary of the Interior and I had 
no authority to give him permission to change them; but 
told him to make a written application stating what 
changes they desired to make and I would forward it to 
the Department for its action. This he never did, but 
went off and telegraphed the Secretary of the Interior 
that I had prohibited them from proceeding with the 
erection of their hotel, and misrepresented and lied about 
the whole matter. The telegram was referred to me by 
the Secretary for an explanation, which I made stating 
the facts and this reply is on file in the Department. 

The charge that I allowed certain fayored persons to use 
the government sawmill at this place and denied the use 
of it to others was made by this man Henderson, and like 
all the other charges he has made isa lie, The sawmill 
is under the immediate and exclusive control of Capt. 
Dan, C, Kingman, Corps U.S. Engineers in charge of con- 
struction of roads and bridges in the Park, and a watch- 
man is employed to take care of it. Henderson came to 
see me about getting the use of the mill, and I referred 
him to Capt. Kingman, which is all I had to do with that 
matter. Capt. Kingman told him he could have the use 
of the mill on the same terms that he had allowed other 
persons to use it, viz., by giving bonds to deliver it up in 
good order, which he refused to do. t 

The order requiring all freight wagons doing business 
in the Park to be equipped with tires not less than 4in. 
wide was made by the Secretary of the Interior on the 
recommendation and at the request of Capt, Kingman, 
and applies only to heavy freight wagons. In enforcing 
this order I have only carried out the instructions from 
the Department on that subject as I have tried to do on 
all others. 

In regard to prices charged for transportation and the 
complaint that I haye allowed persons to charge exor- 
bitant and illegal rates, I have only to say that under 
date of Sept. 2, 1885, I was directed by the Department to 
“assume no control over contracts for transportation made 
outside the limits of the Park.” As contracts for trans- 
portation are usually made at Cinnabar or Gardiner, I 
have no control over the matter. 

Since J took charge of the Park I have done nothing in 
my official capacity that I would not do over under 
similar circumstances, and I have no apologies nor excuses 
to offer. In order to see that the laws were properly en- 
forced, I remained at my post all last winter, something 
that was never done by any former Superintendent. As 
a consequence, there was more gameand better order in the 
Park to-day than was ever known before, as the many 
visitors this season and every one familiar with the Park 
will testify. I have worked hard and have worked my 
men hard. Last winter when the snow got too deep for 
them. to travel on horseback, I sent them out on snow- 
shoes, and they did their duty faithfully and well and 
were always at their post, I have made many lasting and 
valuable improvements during my administration, and as 
to my adniinistration I refer to Capt. Dan. C. Kingman, 
Corps U. 8. Engineers, and to Professor Arnold Hague, 
Geological Survey. They have been stationed in the Park 
and are familiar with all that I have done and know, too, 
under what disadvantages I have labored. The many 
visitors to the Park this season have all expressed them- 
selves highly pleased with the condition of affairs, 
and not a single complaint has been made by any one. 
The laws have been strictly enforced, especially those in 
regard to the sale of intoxicating liquors in the Park. I 
have reported all official actions to the Department and 

_ they have been approved by the proper authority. Ihave 
done nothing of which I am ashamed, but on the contrary 
I feel that I have accomplished much to be proud of under 
all the circumstances, 

Chief Justice Waite, Ex-Secretary Bristow, Gov. Hauser 
of Montana, Mr, Adolph Sutro of California, Gen. John 
C. Black and many other prominent gentlemen, who have 
visited the Park this season, were highly pleased with the 
condition of affairs and so expressed themselves. 

D. W. WEAR. 

MAmMorn Hot Springs, Wyo., Sept. 1, 1886. 


TRAVELS IN BOON GAH ARRAHBIGGEE. 
FROM THE DIARY OF JOSEPH GOATER, 


EDITED BY F, H. TEMPLE BELLEW, 
(Continued.) 


ex x WwW. did not by any means confine our explora- 
tions to the land, but often taking the canoe 
made excursions around the lake and among the hundreds 
of small islands with which it was filled. In no spot in 
the world I have visited did I ever see such a superabund- 
ance of animal life as in and around this piece of water. 
Herons, snipe, spoonbills and a variety of other waders 
abounded, while the web-footed swimming birds seemed 
endless in numbers and varieties. The groves were filled 
with monkeys, lemurs, green parrots, cockatoos, snakes, 
lizards, rabbits, porcupines and a great many other ani- 
mals resembling nothing we are familiar with in America 
or Hurope. Some of the animals I speak of were almost 
identical in appearance with those we have in our own 
country, the rabbits, for instance; and some deviated only 
slightly in some respects from our types, while others 
again, though evidently belonging to the same genera, 
showed some marked distinction. It would be vain to 
attempt to describe them all separately, but I shall do so 
as I come across them in my perigrinations. 
AsThave remarked before, the islands on this lake 
_ were so close together that the limbs of the stately trees 
that grew upon them locked overhead, forming tunnels 
of dense foliage, through which our canoe glides noise- 
lessly along like a mute-borne coffin through the aisles of 
a cathedral; an illusion only destroyed by the pipe of the 
lemurs scrambling from tree to tree overhead, and the 
notes of the dense flocks of green parrots and other birds 
that wound in long sinuous lines in and out of the tortu- 
ous wooded passages. The tranquil flowers growing upon 
the shore or floating on the surface of the water were no 
less beautiful and interesting than the birds, beasts, fishes 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


and gay insect life that gave such animation to the scene, 
One’s attention was never allowed to rest, something 
noyel continually presenting itself to challenge notice, 
Here clinging to a tree and scarcely discernible from the 
bark, was a gigantic moth, whose wide-open wings meas- 
ured 12ft. from tip to tip. There seated in the crotch of 
a gum tree, dosing stupidly in the noon day heat, squatted 
a green ape with pendulous nose and flabby draped jowls, 


THE MAMMOTH MOTH, 


winking and blinking and now and then lazily or petu- 
lantly brushing away an obtrusive insect from his 
nose with his bulbous fingers. <A little further on would 
be a flock of the abundant marble ducks with plumage 
marked out in irregular geometrical forms of black, white 
red, blue and yellow, precisely like somé mineral produc- 
tion of the quarry. This duck is the most delicions eating, 
and in my opinion far surpasses our justly famous can- 
vasback, In another place a dense covey of scarlet duck 
would make the waters appear clothed with gore. And 
in still another a dense mass of the woo-wang with their 


long necks held vertically in the air and swaying back- 
ward and forward would produce the impression of a 
field of some strange reed or grain stalks waving under 
the breeze. 

At one point my attention was arrested by an odd-look- 
ing prehensile little beast with a large, pointed snout, 
hanging by its tail to the limb of a tree, about ten feet 
over the water. The thing was perfectly motionless and 
seemed to be asleep, but curiosity induced me to stop the 
canoe and watch it. I had been doing this for about 
three minutes when suddenly it dropped, there was a 
splash in the water, a little foam, some circular ripples, 
and it had disappeared. Presently there was a terrible 
commotion a little further down, the water flew about in 
all directions and was lashed into soap suds. Then I saw 
the little creature struggle to the surface with a good sized 


THE DIVING DINGO. 


fish impaled on its barbed, horny snout. With this it 
struggled up the bank, and set to work cutting itin two 
by vigorous saw-like motions of the snout. Presently the 
two halves of the fish lay motionless on the grass, and the 
little hunter set to work to eat it, after which he digap- 
peared in a neighboring burrow. 

Thad oceasion often here to regret my lack of scientific 
knowledge, preventing meas it did from properly classify- 
ing the strange beasts I came across, or of even knowing 
in what direction to look for the distinguishing marks of 
different genera and species, but I trust that the crude 
data I may furnish of what I have seen in this truly mar- 
velous land may come under the observation of minds 
better stored with exact scientific knowledge and methods 
than my own, and be thus turned to profitable account. 

Often as I have lain at night under the spreading limbs 
of the beautiful mosomea tree, looking: at the stars twink- 
ling between its leaves, or at the broad moon sailing tran- 
quilly through the broad sky, have I reflected on the 
strangeness of my position, That same calm moon would 
in a few hours shine down on my beloved ones at home 
(ones alas! whom I was destined to see neyer more*), and 


*This was added in a different colored ink eae written 


| later, probably when looking over his earlier Mss.—F 


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they would gaze up at it as I was then doing, perhaps 
thinking of me and marveling what might be my fate. I 
felt that this distant moon and these stars were our com- 
mon property and links that bound us together. And 
here was I by an accident thrown into an unknown land, 
of which civilized man had no knowledge or conception. 
I alone of all the world knew of its existence and the 
marvels it contained, and yet the secret might die with 
me, for I knew then of no means of escape. If this 
country should be an island (as afterward proved to be 
the case) with a swirling’ maelstrom of water all around 
it such as that through which I had passed, how could 
I possibly get away. The natives had no idea whai- 
ever of any human world outside. Beyond to them 
was the future heaven or hell. They committed their 
dead to the rivers, the rivers carried them imto the 
surrounding lake and they were gone.* No%living man 
who had essayed to explore beyond the island had 
ever returned, and it was now considered an impious 
crime against the Great Spirit to make the atlempt. 
Knowing only a few words of their language, I could but 
glean a yague idea of their mysterious theology. One 
thing was manifest, however, that while they did not 
absolutely worship an evil spirit, or devil, most of their 
religious rites were directed toward propitiating him. 
To the Good Spirit, or Godhead, whom they also recog- 
nized as the Creator, they paid little attention. He did 
not need any propitiation; he was on their side and they 
on his. They seemed to feel toward him only an aftec- 
tionate comradeship, like soldiers to theix general. This 
they would manifest in various ways. If they happened 
to secure any particularly delicious piece of fruit, or any 
flower or bird of more than ordinary beauty, they would 
pat it affectionately, saying, ‘‘Aharooma bote wrra, woo 
Aharooma urra,” “God, the good little God, gave me that, 
or sent that.” The opposite emotion of displeasure was 
conveyed by a guttural grunt. If they escaped from 
some peril, storm or flood, or wild beasts, or even some 
trivial accident, or on the healing of a wound, they would 
exclaim, “Clock} Aharooma, woo Aharooma packkadogue 
warr. Wombarr, appapapackwa.” “Oh, God, little God, 
we beat the devil that time, didn’t we?’ I shall have 
more to say further on, when I reach that part of my 
diary, about their religious rites, devil worship, devil 
tribute, homage, or cession, whatever one may call it. 
At present I must return to my lake and river experi- 
ences. 


*In another part of his diary Mr. Goater_ speaks of the graves of 
the mothers. ‘This at first struck me as being inconsistent with 
the practice—he here mentions of committing their dead to the 
rivers and lake. ButIfindinalater part of his journal he de- 
scribes their burial rites and the wrection of tombs over the hair 
Ta nails of the deceased, those being the only parts interred.— 


+ This word, which f have spelled clock, is In reality not an ar- 
ticulated sound, but a kind of report, or click, produced by draw- 
ing the tongue sharply from the roof of the mouth, and was an 
universal form of exclamation among the natives to expres sur- 
prise or admiration.—J. G. 


SAM LOVEL’S CAMPS.—V. 


HE next day’s dawn came with slow reluctance to 
dimly light a dismal landscape, over which had come 
one of those disheartening changes so frequent in our 
northern latitude that it seems strange they are not ex- 
pected as in the common course of nature, rather than 
wondered at and spiritually rebelled against. The suc- 
cession of the seasons had apparently been turned back- 
ward in the gloom and mystery of one night, and where 
yesterday spring was jubilantly triumphant over the re- 
conquest of her realms, winter was reigning again. Snow 
had been falling for an hour or more, driven by the north 
wind in along slant from the leaden sky to the earth, 
whitening the dun fields and turning the brown and 
preen woodlands to spectral gray, till the trees looked 
like ghosts of the slain embodiment of spring. The slug-" 
gish waves of the Slang beat with a sullen wash on the 
wind-swept shores, but in the sheltered coves a seal of 
leaden ice was set upon them. The wild ducks, happy 
and content in any weather that gave them open water, 
were splashing and diving and breasting the black flood, 
but the land birds were in sorry plight. They huddled in 
the thickets for shelter, and if one attempted to pipe a 
song, its thin, half-frozen notes added no cheer to the day, 
but rather made it all the more dreary. 

When Sam awoke with a dull sense of changed weather 
in his bones, and sat up in his bed to look abroad, the pic- 
ture set in the triangular frame of the shanty front, a 
pointed bit of gray sky above white fields and black water, 
with a foreground of snow-laden bushes, the blackened 
stalkes, cross pole and brands of the dead camp-fire, was 
so utterly cheerless that only the desire of companionship, 
ever craved by misery, impelled him to arouse his com- 
rades. The hound came stretching and yawning forth, 
and after a sorrowful look abroad and a sniff of the damp 
air, gave a dolorous whine, crept back to his dark corner 
to comfort himself with forgetfulness of the outside 
world. While Pelatiah suffered in silence, with unworded 
wishes for the comfortable warmth of the kitchen stove 
at home, Antoine loudly denounced the meteorological 
change. ‘*Ah’ll never see so many damn wedder in litly 
while all ma life tam, bah gosh! What for he ant jus’ 
well be sprim wen he'll get allready, jus’ well as jomp 
raght back in midlin of winters? Bah gosh, Ah dunno, 
me! Wal, Ah don’ care, Ah ’spose we'll got have it some 
fire on aour stofe, ant it?” and getting himself together he 
began a search, axe in hand, for some dry kindling. Chip- 
ping away the weather-beaten outside of an old stump, 
he soon got atits yellow heart, and with shavings and 
splinters of ib presently had a cheerful blaze lapping the 
snow and danrypness off the back-log. Breakfast was 
hardly in preparation when the snow turned to more 
dreary rain, that came pelting down with a dull patter, 
freezing as it fell. All hands turned cooks and made fre- 
quent rapid dashes from the shanty’s shelter to the sput- 
tering fire, one encouraging its feeble efforts with a punch 
or a morsel of dry fuel, another giving the frying fish a 
turn or a shake, another snatching out of the veil of 
smoke a hurried glance at the pot that was fully pos- 
sessed of the proverbial perverseness of watched pots, and 
stood long on the order of its boiling, . 

When at last patience was exhausted and hunger would 
no longer be temporized with, they made a sally and 
brought in the half-cooked rations, The potatoes seemed 
to be suffering an epidemic ossification of the heart, for 
every one had a “‘bone in it,” and the fish, except the out- 
side and thinner parts, was raw. Antoine’s onions did 
strong and excellent service in helping out the sorry meal, 
and when it was got through with the little party settled 


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down to making the best of the discomfort of a rainy day 
in camp. They related the events of yesterday; what 
befell Pelatiah has already been told in the last chapter, 
and so he told it to his companions with but few elimina- 
tions, for he felt no unwillingness now to let them enjoy 
the fun of his mishaps, and he with pride set forth to the 
fullest extent the dimensions of the big fish that he had 
lost, a monster that somehow seemed to belong to him 
almost as completely as if he had captured him—as the 
big fish, that all of us who go a-fishing have lost, are yet 
ours. Is it by right of discovery that we hold a sort of 
claim on them? 

Sam and Antoine had not gone far on their cruise when, 
as they rounded the point between the Slang and the 
creek and floated slowly over the sunny, wooded shallows, 
a party of “playing” pickerel was sighted by the Cana- 
dian, who was paddling. Two or three lusty fellows had 
the upper tips of their tails and dorsal fins above water, 
now gently moving them, now splashing about in a spas- 
modic flurry, then disappearing for a minute, then break- 
ing the surface in another place near by. Antoine got 
the canoe close to them without alarming them and Sam 
fired into the thick of the group. The Ore Bed’s big bul- 
let made the water boil and set half a dozen swift, arrowy 
wakes flying off in different directions; but that was all. 
Not one silvery, upturned belly gleamed out of the settling 
sediment, and Antoine broke forth in lamentations and 
reproaches. ‘‘Oh, sa-cré ton sac! Oh, bah gosh! da’s too 
bad. Oh, you'll shoot all over it! Ant Ah tol you more 
as fo’ honded tousan tam, wen you'll shot at peekrel you 
ant want shot at it, hein? You'll want shoot at it where 
he'll ant look so *f he was! Way onder where you'll see 
it! You don’t can’t rembler dat, hein? Bah gosh! wen 
Ah’l\ rip-proach you up to some more of it, *f you ant did 
more better as you was dat tam, Ah’ll goin’ shoot masef, 
bah gosh!” 

“Wal, Antwine,” Sam said with a shame-faced little 
laugh, ‘‘I never shot at one afore, ‘n’ *f I don’t du _ better 
next time you ‘reproach’ me up to some fish, you 
shell do the shootin’.” ‘‘Re-proach! oh golly! wal Ill be 
dum’d ‘f I s’posed you ’d lugged any o’ Solon Briggs’s 
big words all the way daown here!” and moistening a 
patch he rammed a bullet down the long barrel, making 
the grimaces that one who drives home the ball in a 
muzzleloading rifle always does, as if his own interior 
was suffering the leaden invasion. 

‘Wal, Ah don’t care, Sam, Ah’ll hit dat words ‘baout 
so close you'll hit dat peekrils, ant it?” 

“Cluster, Antwine, cluster, you knocked the head right 
off on *t!” 

And so with restored good humor they went on till 
another bunch of fish was sighted and got near to, when 
Sam, aiming well under, ‘‘onhitched.” Four good sized 
pickerel, some hit, same only stunned, rolled bellies up 
and were got in-board before they had thought of moving 
a fin. In such murderous fashion, approved by custom 
like many another quite as bad, they got all the fish they 
cared for and met with no mischance worse than one or 
two misfires. When they were homeward bound and 
both paddling without change of places, as they rounded 
a broad patch of button bushes they came suddenly upon 
Sam’s late adversary, poling his skiff slowly along and 
looking for fish with his gun lying in front of him. 
His face still bore the imprint of Sam’s fist, but he be- 
stowed upon them a friendly grin, and hailed them with 
“What luck?” 

‘“Tol’able,” Sam answered, ‘‘What’s yourn?” 

“The cussedest luck ’at ever you see,” was the reply. 
‘My blasted ol gun ’s missed twict when I had all-killin’ 
good chances, an’ one big one ’t I rolled up got away ‘fore 
Te'ld gita holt on him. S’pose ‘f I didn’t want one so 
con-demn bad, I'd a-got a boat load. My folks is sick 
[in Yankee parlance one’s ‘‘folks” means his wife]. No 
appetite t’ eat, °n’ nothin’ ‘ll du but a fish, an’ I swear! I 
can’t git so much as a punkin seed!” 

“Wal,” Sam said, picking up a good fish by the gills, 
‘we've got more ’n we e’n use "fore they spile; take this 
t’ yer folks,” 

‘Why, naow,” said the man, poling his skiff a stroke 
nearer, “if *twan’t jist as *t is, 1 wouldn’t think on it, but 
if you kin spare it jest as well as not, I ‘ld be a thaousan’ 
times "bleeged tu ye, ’cause Seusan she—but” stopping 
his craft ‘‘I do’ want no more o’ yer cussed gum/” 

“All right,” Sam answered with a laugh, ‘‘we haint a 
peddlin’ gum to-day. Haul up an’ git yer fish.” And 
tossing it into the skiff, he paddled away, while the re- 
cipient of the gift thanked him a ‘‘thaousan’ times” and 
profanely remarked in conclusion, ‘‘You air the curiest 
damn man ever I see, 1 swear. Say!’ he shouted after 
them, ‘You c’n come here’n trap an’ be damned a thousan’ 
years!” 

While Sam was pondering as he paddled whether this 
long lease of privilege pertained to trapping or perdition, 
Antoine interrupted his meditations with the question, 
“What you spose mek dat mans so good nachel, Sam? 
What you spose he’ll got matter wid his face of it? Look 
lak he strak some boddy wid it, ant it!” 4 

“Oh, like ’nough he knocked it agin a tree or suthin’, 
pokin’ raound here mongst this ’ere trash. An’ he’s got 
over bein’ mad ’cause he’s faound out *t we’re harmless 
kinder creeturs.” ; 

‘Dat all you'll know baout it,” Sam?” with a crafty, 
inquiring glance as he leaned sidewise to get a look at his 
companion’s face. ‘What mek it got so clever so quick 
aft? he’ll bruse bose of it so hard? ein?” ; 

“Qh, thunder in the winter! no,I d’ know nothin’ 
*baout the man. Mebby he’s ben tu a prayer meetin’ ‘n 
*xperenced a change 0’ heart.” : 

‘What he'll meant he ant want some gaum, hein?” 

“‘Haint a-hankerin’ arter it, I spose. What in time do 
we care ’s long’s he behaves hisself? Let ‘im go.” 

After several minutes of silent paddling Antoine asked 
in a low, earnest voice, “Sam, ‘f Ah’ll tol zou sometings, 
you ant never tol someboddy long’s you leeve, you hope 
to dead fus’?” : ; 

“Wal,” Sam answered with deliberation, ‘I do’ know, 
Antwine, ‘f you ben a stealin’ suthin’ or a killin’ some- 
body, I don’t wanter hev ye tell me on *t, but if it’s some 
little thing ‘taint very weeked I ha’ no ‘bjections to 
promisin’ an a hearin’ on ’t.” : ; 

“Oh, no-no-no-no! Ah ant neyer steal notings, an ah 
ant never keel someboddy sin Papineau war; not quat, 
come pooty near dough dis tam, but ah ant keel it, do it 
some good. You ant tol of it?” : 

‘‘No, L won't tell; ease your mind, Antwine. : 

‘Wal sah, Sam,” with slow impressiveness, ‘‘What hail 
dat man his face of it, what mak’ heem be so good 


” 


come back slow an’ caref'l. 


nachel, Ah’ll goin’ tol you, sah, <Ah’ll Teck it dat man 
tudder day!” 

You licked him? Why, you haint seen *im "fore sen 
the day ’t you was tellin’ me haow he sassed ye; an’ you 
said then ‘at you did’nt tech him, nor wouldn't. Why 
didn’t you tell me ’baout your lickin’ him then?" 

Wal, sah, Ah’ll tol you, Sam. You see, Ah was *fraid 
Ah’ll keel him, Ah’ll leek it so hard. Naow Ah’ll fin’ aout 
he ant be dead, Ah don’ care for tol you. Oh! bah gosh! 
Ab’ll mos’ keel it. Ah’ll keek it on hees face wid ma fis’ 
where you'll see it. Ah’ll strak it wid ma foots where you 
ant see it. Ah’ll paoun’ it, Ah’ll mek it hollah ‘O, don’t hurt 
me some more.’ Al'll be so seare all dat naght for 'fraid 
he’ll dead, Ah ant mos’ sleep any, sah! Yas, ant you 
hear it me tombly an’ grunt, hein?” 

Sam was shaking violently, but as Antwine could not 
see his face, he thought his agitation was perhaps caused 
by horror at the recital of the terrific combat. Warming 
with the Falstaffian tale, he shook out a ‘‘B-o-0-0-h-h-h!” 
from his pursed lips, and shouted, ‘‘Oh! Bah gosh! Ah'll 
paoun’ it, Ah’ll jump top of heem! You ant b’lieve it, 
you come “long to me, Ah’ll show you where Ah’ll knock 
de barks off de tree wid heem, an’ de bloods an’ skins an’ 
hairs all scratter ’raoun’ de graoun’!” 

Sam was no longer able to contain the fullness of 
laughter that oppressed him. 

‘What you lafft at, Sam?” Antoine demanded sternly, 

“O, dear me, suz! Antwine, I can’t help a laughin’ to 
think what a wollopin’ you give that man, an’ a slattin’ 
the graound with him, an’ barkin’ trees with him! What 
a massy it is you didn’t kill the poor creeter!” 

“Wal, Ah tol’ you, Ah’ll feel pooty glad for dat, me. 
Ah’ll ant wan’ be hang for it. Say, Sam, you s’pose 
probly dat fellar sue me up to law for leek heem so hard, 

nein?’ 

“Wal, no, I don’t hardly b’lieve he will, Antwine. I 
guess he’s hed all he wants on ye.” 

““Wal, Ah guess so.” 

“Come to think on ’t naow, I seen him the next day 
arter you give him sech a whalin’, *n’ I never noticed ‘at 
the’ was a thing the matter of him. Cur’us, wa’ n't it?” 

“You'll see it nex’ day?’ Antoine asked anxiously, 
‘Wal! Bah gosh! Ah dunno *f he ant show it, prob'ly 
hees faces ant got tam yet for swellin’ up an’ git blue ’n’ 
black, ant it?” 

“T shouldn’t wonder a mite *f that was it, Antwine.” 

This dismal day Antoine swore Pelatiah to secrecy, and 
enlivened an hour with the acted story of his great fight, 
that began at this relation to assume in his mind the 
reality of an actual occurrence. Often after their return 
to Danvis the doughty champion recounted this exploit 
to half credulous audiences, and though Sam, when a 
listener, seemed sometimes to laughin the wrong place, 
he never let fall a word to cast a shadow of doubt on its 
truthfulness, 

Antoine proposed to concoct a chowder which he prom- 
ised them should furnish a dinner so good as to make 
amends for the badness of their breakfast. 

‘Dey ant on’y but jes one ting was better as feesh, an’ 
dat was be feesh wen he be cook in chowdy, ’cep’ mud- 
turkey.” So putting on a heavy coat he took the kettle 
to the shore and spent so much time there in washing it 
that he came back with a shell of frozen rain upon his 
garments, such as loaded all the branches with its dull 
glitter, cracking and clattering with every sway of the 
wind, and crunching under foot on the iced mat of last 
year’s herbage. Pork, fish, potatoes, crackers and onions 
furnished all the requisites for a chowder, a dinner all in 
one pot, and one that needed no constant tending, there- 
fore well suited to the conditions of a roofless kitchen in 
astormy day. When it was set to seething over the now 
well-established fire, they sat in the shelter of the shanty 
front, the elders smoking frequent pipes, Pelatiah solac- 
ing himself with the cud ‘‘that cheers but not inebriates,” 


“Samwill,” he said after much speechless if not quite’ 


silent rumination, and a long look out into the cheerless, 
icy woods. with no sign of life in them but one red squir- 
rel chipping a cone on a hemlock limb, and too much de- 
pressed in spirit to utter one saucy snicker or defiant chir, 
“Samwill, I sh’ld think the’ ’ld be bears, an’ panthers 
an’, an’ annymills in these ’ere woods. They're big ‘nough 
seems ’s “ough,” 

“Don’t *pear to be much in ‘em, bigger’n coons,” Sam 
answered, ‘‘we thought we heard a lynk oncte or twicte, 
but mebby *t wa’n’t nothin’. Like ’s not the’s a painter a- 
travellin’ through *em oncte ’n a while praowlin’ back an’ 
to, but I ha’n’t seen no signs on ’em.” 

“Tell us abaout that painter ‘*t yon killed, Samwill,” 
said Pelatiah, starting up with a sudden interest, ‘I 
never heard ye, though I’ve kinder hearn tell on *t.” 

“Oh, the’ wa’n’t nothin’ "baout it, only I happened to 
shoot him.” 

‘Wal, Samwill, tell *baout it, wont ye?” 

‘Wal,’ Sam said, looking abstractedly into the fire 
while he slowly filled his pipe out of a nearly-spent blue 
paper of Greer’s or Lorillard’s “Long smoking,” “‘the’ 
wa'n't no painter huntin’ *baout it, only a happen-so. I 
was a bee huntin’, in September it was, ’n’ his hide wa’n’t 
wuth fo’pence only to look at, ’n’ I’d got some bees to 
workin’ in a little Iunsome clearin’ way up ‘n under Tater 
Hill, *n’ lined ’em int’ the woods, ’n’ reckoned Pd got putty 
nigh the tree, ‘n’ I was saunderin’ ‘long lookin’ caref’l at 
every tree’at hed asign of a hole in it, when I seen a 
shake of a big limb of a great maple, ’n’ then I seen the 


critter scrouched onto it clus to the body an’ a-lookin’ 


right at me, I'd left the Ore Bed back in the clearin’ 
much as ten rods off ‘long wi’ my bee box, ’n’ my hat sot 
mighty light on top o’ my head as I backed off, slower, I 
guess, 0’ I'll goto my own fun’al. Soon asI got him 
aout o’ my sight—though I don’t s‘pose I was aout o’ his’n 
—I made dum few tracks to the ol’ gun, I tell ye, an’ then 
There he sot scraouched 
daown jest where I left him, an’ his dummed yaller eyes 
right on me’s if he hedn’t never took ‘em off, ’n’ mebby 
he hedn’t. When I got in *baout six rods, I drawed a bead 
right betwixt’em ’n’ onhitched. He didn’t jump, but 
kinder sagged daown ont’ thel imb an’ turned under it 
’n’ le’ go fust one foot ‘n’ then nuther, ’n’ arter hangin’ by 
the last bunch o’ claws for a minute, come daown, ker- 
flop. He clawed an’ flurupped an’ aowled julluk any 
dummed waounded cat, an’ I stood back ’n’ gin him the 
floor. But his senses was all knocked aouten on him, an’ 
he didn't know ‘nough to gitto me’f he wantedtu. I 
hussled anuther charge int’ the Ore Bed tol’able spry, but 
+ wa'n’t needed—he was deader ’n hay ‘fore I got the cap 
on. An’,” said Sam, after a pause in which he refilled his 
pipe, “I faound the bee tree not tew rods furder on, an’ 


tew weeks arter I took it up an’ got a hund’ed paounds o° 
the neatest honey ’t I ever see.” And he seemed to feel 
quite as much satisfaction in the recollection of finding | 
the bountiful supply of wild honey as in the killing of the 
great cat. 

‘**By gol!” said Pelatiah, letting out his long held breath 
in a great sigh, ‘I sh’d thought you'd a ben scairt!” 

“Wal, no,” Sam said, still thinking of the bees, ‘they 
didn’t sting me none to speak on.” 

“Dat mek me tink,” said Antoine, coming in froma 
brief inspection of the chowder, and nursing a coal that 
he had scooped out of the ashes in his pipe bowl, ‘mek 
me tink one tam me ma brudder-law keel one dat panter 
in Canada. Wewas go huntin’ for deer. Ah guess so, 
an’ da was leetly mite snow on de graoun’. Wal seh, 
we'll see it track, we ant know what he was be, an’ we'll 
folla dat, oh, long long tam, Bamby he'll go in hole in 
rock, leetly laidge you know, ‘baout tree, four, probly 
seex tam big dis shantee was: Wal seh, boy, Ah'll left it 
ma brudder-law for watch dat holes, an’ Ah'll go ’raoun’ 
back side laidge see all what Ah’ll see. Ah’ll look veree 
caffly, an’ bah gosh, what you tink Ah’ll fin’ it? Leetly 
crack in rock *baout so wide ma tree finger of it, an’ dat 
panter hees tail steek off of it *baout so long ma arm, 
probly, where he'll push hind fust in dat holes, An’ 
he'll weegly hees tail so,” waving his forefinger slowly. 
“Wal, Ab’ll tink for spell what Ah do. Den Ah’ll go 
cut off strong steek so big half ma wris’ and two 
foots long. Den Ah'll tek hol’ dat tails an’ tied 
knot in him, veree caffly, den Ah’ll run steek 
trough an’ pull knot hard! Oh, bah gosh! you'll ought’y 
hear dat panters yaller an’ holler! Wus as fo’ honded 
tousan cat! Yes, sek! Oh, he'll hugly, Ah tol’ you! but 
he can’ help it, he can’ got it loose “less he pull up hees 
tails off. Wal, seh, Ah’ll lafft at it, Ah can’ help it, mos’ 
Ah’ll split off ma side. Den Ah'll go ‘raoun’ ma brudder- 
law, an’ he’ll be scare mos’ dead, an’ goin’ runned way. 
Ah'll tol’ heem, Ah goin’ in dat holes shoot dat panters. 
‘Oh, gosh!’ he’ll ax me, ‘he tore you dead more as forty 
piece? Ah'll say, ‘Ah so good man Ah’ll don’t *fraid me.’ 
Den Ah’ll crawl in dat holes an’ Ah’ll shoot it, boom! 
raght *tween hees head! An’ bamby pooty soon he ant 
yaller some more, be all still as mices. Den Ah'll come 
off de holes an’ Ah’ll tol’ ma brudder-law he'll crawl in 
an’ pull off dat panters. He'll pooty *fraid for go, but 
bambye he go. He touch hol’ of it, he can’ pull it cause 
hees tail tie, but he ant know. ‘Bah gosh!’ he say, ‘dat 
panters more heavy as two ton! Ah can’ pull it! Den 
Ah'll go 'raoun’ an’ taked off dat steek, an’ holla ‘pull!’ an’ 
ma brudder-law pull more harder he can—boom! he go 
tumbly on hees back, dat panters on top of it! Oh! bah 
gosh! *f he ant scare, ma brudder-law. Yas seh! Wal, 
seh, boy,” after a pause during which no one spoke, ‘‘’f 
you ant mek b’lieve dat stories you go Canada long to me 
Ah show you de steek. Ma brudder-law he’ll saved it, 
Ah ant never tol’ you stories so true lak dat, seh!” 

“T ha’ no daoubt o’ that, Antwine; you couldn’t tell a 
lie big *nough to choke ye. Haint that ’ere mux o’ yourn 
*baout done? I’m a gittin’ wolfish.” 

After due examination the French cook pronounced the 
chowder ready to be served up, and it proved so tooth- 
some that of the whole kettleful there was hardly enough 
left for Driver’s supper. 

Then with smoking and more story telling they wore 
out the dreary day, and at nightfall the sky was brighten- 
ing with the promise of a more cheerful morrow. 


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A FAMILIAR TITMOUSE, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

One Sunday last April Mr, Livingston, a fellow member 
of the Kent Scientific Institute, and myself were out for 
a walk, when at noon we sat in the shade of a white pine 
to eat our Junch. <A few rods below me a cheewink was 
at work among the dead leaves. This led me to remark, 
“‘T wonder if the time will ever come when, as man gets 
better and learns to treat the birds more kindly there will 
be a good many species that will be so tame as to come 
and eat from his hand. There are some parts of the world 
now where the birds are so wild that they are tame; they 
have seen so little of man or have been so little disturbed 
by him that they are no more afraid of him than they are 
of a horse or cow here. Prof. Steere found such a place 
inthe Andes.” I referred also to one or two of our little 
birds being so tame as to allow a man to approach within 
four or five feet of them and told of Mr, E. A. Samuels’ 
story of a Parus atricapillus alighting on his boot and 
looking up into his face, when he was seated on a log in 
the woods one winter day. A few minutes later I had 
left my box with some bread in it, when a bird appeared 
on a lower limb of a tree but a few yards away. It was 
a titmouse (Parus atricapillus), Isaid: **That’s the bird 
I was telling you about.” “Moving from limb to limb and 
coming a little closer, its general demeanor seemed to tell 
us that it was actuated by feelings of friendship or curi- 
osity, or both. Tempting as was this hypothesis, [ thought 
that in reality it was attracted by the crumbs in my box 
which lay two or three yards to Mr. Livingston's right, or 
by something we were eating, although I knew that it 
was insectivorous and he was eating crackers and I an 
orange. The bird continued to show interest in something 
about us and soon flew to a bush behind Mr. Liy- 
ingston, alighting a yard, more or less, from his head. 
It then flew and fluttered over his head for a few seconds 
and lit upon it. Itsoon returned to the bush. Mr. Liy- 
ineston, turning his head part way around, said softly: 
“This beats the boot story.” The titmouse came back and 
fluttered over his head as before, then alighted again and 
in a few seconds flew to his hand, which he held up with 
acracker between the thumb and forefinger, while the 
elbow rested on the ground. He was partly sitting and 
partly lying on the hillside. The bird stood with one foot 
on the cracker the other on the thumb that held it, and 
remained there for something like a quarter of a minute. 
It seemed to look at Mr, Livingston, though I do not 
think it was exactly facing him and probably didn't 
stare at him with the directness of which the human eye 
is capable. I could not see anything to indicate that it 


— 


was interested either in the cracker on which it had its 


foot, or any other food we had brought. After it left his 


hand the bird was soon out of sight, This was the only 
titmouse we saw that day, though we heard their notes 
off in the marsh several times as we went on to get trail- 
ing arbutus, What we had seen seemed like the vision of 
a fairy dream, We were both considerably affected by it 
and consider it one of the pleasant incidents of our lives. 
It was an interesting coincidence that we were speaking 
of a case of familiarity on the part of this bird, and less 
than ten minutes later witnessed ourselves a still more 
remarkable instance of thesame thing. E. L. MosELry. 
Grand RAprps, Mich, 


“LIKE CURES LIKE.” 


a isis as I was concluding my paper on the Ptomaines 
last year (see FOREST AND STREAM, Aug. 20, 1885), 
news arrived from Paris that M, Pasteur, after five years 
of patient labors, indulged a confident belief in the suc- 
cess of his treatment of hydrophobia by inoculation, 
The previous discoveries of M. Pasteur, had already 
caused him to be regarded as one of the greatest benefac- 
tors of the human race, and now this new and most start- 
ling remedy of all prompted me then to add the specula- 
tive words, ‘Perhaps a prophylactic against snake bite 
may come next.” Inoculation for various diseases on the 
principle Similia similibus curantur, seemed to be the 
success of the day and the hope of the future, and I ven- 
tured to throw out the suggestion, “Why not for snake 
bite, also?” not, however, claiming originality in the 
idea, but only seizing on that occasion to re-introduce it, 
Since then several instances where inoculation with venom 
is really practiced as a protective have come tomy knowl- 
edge, a column in a London paper (Globe, March 31) being 
the result. Encouraged by the fact that the Sapo 
proved of sufficient interest to be partially reproduced in 
these columns (FOREST AND STREAM, June 24), I will now 
add a few more cases in point, corroborating the some- 
what vague assertion that among certain half savage 
tribes the custom still prevails of inoculation with snake 
yenom as a protective principle, in the language of science 
an anti-towic. 

Among the many instances already recorded was that 
the people along the coast of Southern Mexico (the pre- 
cise part not named) have a habit of inoculating them- 
selves with the virus of the rattlesnake or some other 
poisonous serpent, which novel vaccinnation renders them 
absolutely safe from the bite of the deadliest reptiles. 
Another example, also from the New World, isa state- 
ment by the Rey, Charles Bixby, a native of Surinam, 
that in Dutch Guiana, preventive inoculation of snake 
poison has been practiced there for centuries. The venom 
glands are extracted, dried and pulverized, and some of 
the powder is rubbed into a wound caused by abrasion of 
the skin, generally on the arm. Persons thus treated are 
said to be bitten with impunity, Through these columns 
both these reports, containing so much of practical inter- 
est atthe present moment, may meet the eyes of those who 
may be able either to confirm or to investigate the truth 
of them. 

A still more recent, though incidental, testimony of the 
use of the dried yenom glandis given by Mr. G. A. Fa- 
rini, in his lately published work ‘*Through the Kralahari 
Desert.” The belief prevails among the Bushmen, he 
tells us, that two venoms destroy each other, and that the 
natives invariably provide themselves with the “dried 
poison sac” of a venomous snake, With this in their 
pores they are not afraid of the most deadly species. 

r. Farini witnessed the treatment in the case of some 
of their oxen which were bitten by a viper, One of the 
Bushmen made a few slight incisions round the wounds 
and rubbed in a powder which he said was prepared from 
the dried venom glands of another snake. In a few hours 
the cattle were well again. One of the Bushmen who 
declared that he was not afraid of the bite of the deadliest 
snake so long as he was provided with a dried yemon 
sac to rub into the wound, illustrated the treatment 
on his own person much sooner than he anticipated. 
For he actually was bitten. Coolly taking out some dried 
poison sacs he reduced them to a powder, pricked his foot 
near the bite and rubbed in the powder as he had done 
with the cattle. Then he extracted the fangs and glands 
of another snake (an elaps 5 or 6ft. long) which had been 
previously killed, drank a drop of the poison from the 
virus sac and fell into a stupor which lasted some hours. 
(This stupor was probably as much the effect of the bite 
as of the drop of venom which he swallowed) at first the 
wound swelled greatly as we are told, but began to sub- 
side after atime, The next morning he again inoculated 
himself. In four days the swelling had entirely subsided 
and he was well. A small lizard, whose name is not 
given but which is supposed to be venomous, is dried and 
used in the same way as a remedy for its bite. The 
belief is that the two venoms neutralize each other. 

These facts being incidental, not special records, related 
by a non-scientific witness, it may be argued that the bite 
could not have been very deep, or that the snake may not 
have been a poisonous one, and the victims might have 
recovered without any remedies at all. Just as M. 
Pasteur’s opponents contend-when a patient has recovered, 
that the dog that had bitten him was not mad, and that 
he would not have had hydrophobia in any case. To which 
we may reply with the old adage, the remedy would have 
been worse than the disease, for snake venom, even 
diluted, may killa person. Besides, the Bushmen do not 
appear fo confine the principle ‘‘like cures like” to snake 
bites only. peoep ios abound in that region, especially 
near the Orange River, where you can scarcely turn over 
a Stone of any size without exposing a scorpion. A Bush- 
man in Mr. Farini’s company got stung by one and im- 
mediately proyoked a second scorpion to sting him asa 
remedy for the first wound. Another Bushman told Mr, 
Farini that when working in that district he got stung so 
often that the venom had no effect upon him, 

With a creature still smaller than even snake or scor- 
pion the process of assimilation or the rendering the sys- 
tem tolerant of animal poisons, has been proved in the 
sting ofa bee, A young medical mana few years ago 
experimented a good deal with bees, in which he was 
much interested, and he found that after he had been 
stung a few times he became proof against further stings, 
His experiments were recorded in a periodical devoted to 
the interests of bee-keepers, The Bee-Keeper’s Journal, I 
think it was, The circumstance is an interesting corro- 
boration of the method under consideration, 

Few would have the courage to experimentalize on 
heir own persons, by rubbing in dried snake yenom as a 


unbitten agent: 


but this fact he had witnessed on two occasions. 
there are other reasons for the disappearance of 
squirrels, but the above looks very plausible and was told 
by a man of undoubted veracity and was news to the 
three ‘‘tenderfeet,” who, however, are going to do it again 
ore season and so gradually become ‘old stagers.”—C, 
FOREST AND STREAM, December, 1877, and February, 1878. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


reventive in case of being bitten; but as a remedy when 
i It is note- 
worthy that the whole gland—not merely the contents— 
are dried by the Bushmen and the natives of Dutch 
Guiana, the venom by which means becoming to a cer- 
tain extent adulterated or modified, as is the case with 
M. Pasteur’s prepared rabific virus, on the vaccination 
principle of a milder form of virus or of disease protect- 


itten there would be less danger in trying it. 


ing the body from the more fatal attack. 


hat the system can be rendered callous to or tolerant 
of mild serpent venom has been proved by Dr, Stradling’s 
experiments on his own person. This well-known ophi- 
ologist pursued a course of scientific studies in serpent 
venom for several years, and he affirms that he so far suc- 
ceeded as to render himself proof against the bite of some 
of the smaller venomous snakes of South America, when 
his return to settle in England puta stop to his experi- 
“That a tolerance 
can be established by habitude for certain snake venom I 
have proved on my own person; and in this there is noth- 
other animal poi- 
And we now find confirmation to this in the case 
of scorpions and bees as well as snakes, and no doubt 
many other noxious things against which the human 
Accidents from 
snake bites are not rare, even in America, and the Bush- 


ments, In a published letter he says: 


ing special to these more than to any 
sons.” 


organization becomes proof in time. 


men’s remedy might be tried first on animals, but care 


must be taken in handling the powder, which might pene- 


trate a wounded finger and produce fatal results to an 
CATHERINE C. HOPLEY. 
LonpDon, 


RED AND GRAY SQUIRRELS.—McKeesport, Pa. Sept. 6. 
—While canoe cruising and camping on the Cheat River 
in West Virginia this summer, one evening the camp- 
fire conversation turned upon the much mooted disap- 


ngland. 


pearance of gray squirrels on the advent of the reds. 

After numerous instances had been cited, an old-time 

trapper who had vepped successively in peuNna Ohio, 
k 


Michigan and Manitoba, told us that it was a well known 
fact that gray squirrels castrate their young, leaying a 


few only to keep up the breed, and that while knowing 


this he had never heard of red squirrels castrating greys, 
Perhaps 
gray 


[This subject was discussed at some length in the 


The conclusion there drawn from the evidence presented 


was that while in certain instances the gray or black 
squirrels might suffer in this way as an incident of the 
war of the reds upon them, in the vast majority of cases 
when the organs appeared to be wanting they were in 
reality present in an undeveloped condition. See issue of 
Feb, 21, 1878. ] 


SNAKE FANGS AND RATTLES WANTED.—A well-known 


English lady ophiologist, who is taking an enthusiastic in- 
terest in the American Exhibition to be held in London next 
year, is desirous of completing a collection of Crotalus 
fangs and rattles, to form an exhibit. Should this meet 
the eye of naturalists or sportsmen who happen to en- 
counter rattlesnakes, and who are similarly zealous in 
the cause of science, they can add greatly to the interest 
of the scientific department of the display by sending 
the rattles and fangs of such snakes. 
such an exhibit interesting, each pair of fangs should be 
kept with the rattle of the same snake, accompanied by 
its name, and wherever possible, details of its length, 
where found, and whether a full or a half-grown snake, 
As the rattlesnake season is drawing toaclose and the 
exhibit must be prepared before the spring campaign 
commences, early responses will be welcome. 
undertake to forward to the American office of the exhi- 
bition such specimens as may be contributed, 


In order to make 


We will 


SPOTTED SANDPIPER SWIMMING.— While collecting birds 


along Buffalo Creek, near this place, a short time since, I 


shot and wounded a spotted sandpiper as it was flyin 
near the surface of the water. It fell in the water, an 
on my approach I was much surprised to see it dive and 
swim for about 15ft. beneath the water, The stream at 
this point was about 12ft. wide and 2ft. deep, and without 
a ripple, so every motion of the bird could be distinctly 
seen. In swimming it used its wings in much the same 
manner as it would in flying, and at every stroke would 
dart through the water a distance varying from 6 to 12in.. 
keeping about a foot below the surface of the water and 
near the bank. The feet were kept straight out behind 
and were not used at all, After a long chase in this 
manner it was captured and found to be slightly wounded. 
I have frequently shot and wounded them as they were 
flying over water but never knew one to swim under 
water before,—H. A. KLINE (Forreston, Ill). 


FANGS OF THE RATTLESNAKE.—Fruitland, Fla., Sept. 6. 
—Editor Forest and Stream: I send you to-day by mail 
the fangs taken from a rattlesnake killed by me in this 
neighborhood. It measured 7ft. 2in. in length and was 
30in. in circumference. I send them to convince you as 
well as others that rattlesnakes have more than two fangs, 
You will see that the largest fang was grown into the 
jawbone, the mate to it was broken off, therefore I did 
not extract it; there were also some that were too small 
to handle and were not extracted. Some time ago I saw 
it stated in your columns that rattlesnakes had but two 
fangs, I trust that these will convince you that they have 
more, in fact a good surplus for future emergencies,—H. 
Rk. SmiTtH. [The fangs sent by our correspondent are 


twenty-one in number, from ;;in, to lin. in Jength, Is] haa 


not the measurement of the girth as here given, 30in., an 
error?] 


Now that the fall fashions are about being introduced, 
let the ladies of the United States show their good taste 
and delicate womanly instincts by refusing to buy hats 
and bonnets upon which the plumage of birds is in any 
way used for trimming or decoration, Other forms of 
ornamentation quite as pretty and more appropriate can 
be devised, and by taking a firm stand in the way indicated 
the fair sex can do an incalculable amount of good in the 
preservation of the singing and insectivorous birds of the 
country, which are now in great danger of extermination. 


—Washington Hvening Star, Sept. 2. 


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JQOSTON, Mass, Sept, 13.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
The vacationist has left the haunts of the fisherman, 
The first frosty nights of autumn are usually too much 
for his kid-gloved organism. He has left the field to the 
true sportsman, who loyes the frosty air and the crisp 
autumn days, when all the glory of the maple and the 
somber coat of the birch is to be had with the outing. 
The tourist—the hotel blower—has departed for the sea- 
son, but not yet his hurtful babble in the newspapers. 
What would you think, good ForREST AND STREAM, of a 
man who would steal and then brag of it ina newspaper 
article? What would you think of the moral standing of 
the paper that would allow a correspondent to publish 
such an article? ; 
The Boston Sunday Times came out last Sunday with 
an article purporting to haye been written at a camp on 
Lake Kennebago, in Maine, the closing of which is as 
follows: 
lam now a fugitive from justice. Two days ago I shot my first 
deer, and this is howit was. There were two in the boat as we 
silently paddled up the stream to Little Kennebago. The day 
was cool and bright and considerable breeze was stirring, the most 
inauspicious time to hunt this cantious animal. All day we sat, 
silent, with scarce a noise, save the ripple of the water on the 
sides of our canoe. Inthe afternoon we paddled to the shores of 
Little Kennebago and slept. Two hours after sundown we lit our 
‘Jack,” as the lantern raised on amast in the bowiscalled. It 
was a beautiful Ferguson costing in the neighborhood of $10, and 
at this expense J reasoned we should surely entice the game. As 
we rounded the inlet the moon seemed hidden under a cloud and 
the waters were calm. I heard a slight noise. Our lamp shed a 
long beam on the water before us. In an instant I could see two 
bright eyes intently gazing at the light. Lyrecognized the form of 
a deer standing in the water, I fired, and a handsome 3 year old 
doe weighing 175lbs. dropped. My excitement and enthusiasm 
came then. When we reached camp, I awoke my fellow com- 
panion and we both viewed the spoils, and I felt the victor. The 
moon was high above us, the forest densely black, and the pale 
light shimmered o’er the waters of the lake, and there stretched 
across the canoe, with still bleeding throat, lay the deer. We 
shall always remember that sight. If any reader comes up to 
Kennebago he may yisit our camp, where he will be treated 
cordially, and see the pelt stretched to dry, far from the warden’s 
sharp eye, back in the wood. NOvTSEM. 
Now, I have not the slightest doubt that the fellow 
has lied and has never shot a deer, but the harm he 
has done in telling it is all the same. In another part of 
his article he goes on to say that Warden Huntoon, game 
and fish warden of that section, is “one of the most un- 
popular men of that part of the country.” Was a sheriff 
ever popular with thieves? If that correspondent of the 
Sunday Times did actually shoot a deer, as he claims, 
then he is guilty of stealing—stealing from every honest 
sportsman the game the law was made to protect. He 
ought to be punished and the shame that an honest man 
would feel would hardly reach him, for he has published 
himself as a ‘fugitive from justice.” As much as to say: 
““T have committed a crime and am proud of it.” But if 
he will come out from behind his nom de plwme and send 
his true name to the FoREST AND STREAM, to be for- 
warded to me, I will fix his case so that he can never set 
foot on Maine soil again without being arrested. And 
more than this, I will promise to try my best to persuade 
Gov. Robinson to grant arequisition, in order that he may 
be taken back to Maine for punishment. If Warden 
Huntoon is unpopular, then it may interest this writer in 
the Sunday Times to know that an effort will be made in 
the Maine Legislature this winter to have the State fur- 
nish about ten unpopular men—unpopular to lawbreakers 
and thieves—ten wardens where there is now one, to 
guard and protect her large game during the close season. 
The best men in Maine are waking up to the value of her 
game and fish to the State, if protected during a proper 
season, and no doubt money can be had to do the work 
that a few ‘‘unpopular men” have heretofore had to do 
for nothing, SPECIAL, 


U. 

HAmMInTon, Ont, Sept. 11.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
The inclosed was clipped from the Hamilton Spectator of 
this city of Sept. 2, which is prea sufficient that the deeds 
committed by the parties, who cannot be termed sports- 
men, must have occurred in August. Theitemis credited 
to the Syracuse, N. Y., Courter: 

Henry J. Mowry and party arrived home from Canada at 10 
o'clock last night, Mr, Mowry reports that the party had a most 
enjoyable time. They were joined by Colonel John M. Strong at 
Belleville, and proceeded 70 miles upthe Trent River to Gilmore 
Station, which is located on _a chain of lakes and surrounded by 
the dense Canadian forests. Colonel Lamont enjoyed the fishin 
and hunting greatly, and proved himself an expert with the rade 
Deputy Collector Davis, of Binghamton, caught 100 fish in one 
aiternoon. A fine catch of salmon was made, and all the genile- 
men agreed that for fishing and hunting the locality far surpassed 
the Adirondacks. The party killed a four-year-old buck and the 

artridges were as plenty as robins in the country. Colonel 

amont derived ort benefit from his trip and was charmed with 
the locality. Collector Beach declared last night thathe had never 
a better time in his life. He tells a romantic story about 
catching a gamy salmon, and, of course, embellishes the narrative 
in the usual manner of an expert fisherman. The entire party 
were delighted with the trip, which each one intends to take again 
next summer. 

As in Ontario partridges do not come in till the 15th 
of September and deer until the 15th of October, it is 
apparent that Mr. Mowry, the colonels and collector 
have broken our laws, Good care will be taken that 
the sportsmen about Belleville are informed of this 
breach of the law, and that steps will be taken to 
punish those at Gilmore Station who aided them, Surely 
the sportsmen at Syracuse and Binghamton will have 
spirit enough to send Mr, Mowry, Col. John M. Strong, 

‘ol, Lamont, Deputy Collector Davis and Collector Beach 
to Coventry. ARcuH’D E, MALLOcH, 

Prost, Wentworth Fish and Game Asso’n, 


146 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


AN UNNECESSARY DEATH. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

According to the FOREST AND STREAM of Sept. 9, 1886, 
Prof, Wm. Cook, of Harvard College, bled to death ‘after 
hours of intense suffering” from a gunshot wound of the 
knee, If the report is true it is in order to state that his 
death from hemorrhage was wholly unnecessary, and 
that any boy with common sense and a very little knowl- 
edge of blood vessels could have stopped the bleeding in 
afew minutes. Perhaps a word on the subject will be of 
use to some of your readers who may be shot in the same 
way, or who may happen to be present on the occasion of 
such an accident to another person. 

‘When a limb has been injured so that the large blood 
vessels are opened, a handkerchief twisted into a roll, 
or a coat sleeve, or a strong piece of cord, should be tied 
loosely about the limb above the wound (toward the body). 
A stick should then be slipped under the knot and turned 
around and around until it has twisted the cord so tightly 
that the circulation of blood in the limb has been stopped, 
Some pieces of common twine anda pair of forceps are 
then wanted, Threads pulled from a coat will do for 
twine, and a couple of sticks whittled to a point will 
answer for forceps. The wound is washed out with 
water, and the constricting cord about the limb is slowly 
loosened. A sudden spurting of blood from some one 
point will soon be observed, and then the cord is 
again tightened and a search made for the end 
of the blood vessel which spurted, This end is 
then to be pulled out a little way with the forceps and a 
piece of twine is firmly tied about it with a square knot. 
That blood vessel haying been attended to, it is out of the 
way, and the cord about the limb is again loosened in 
order to show the cut end of another vessel (after again 
washing out the wound). All of the bleeding points of 
any importance can be found in this way and the hem- 
orrhage stopped. The cord about the limb must then be 
removed entirely. If the bleeding points are situated 
deeply in the wound it will perhaps be necessary to make 
the wound larger with a jack-knife and to cut away and 
destroy ragged bits of tissue which are inthe way. The 
cut for enlarging the wound should be in the long axis of 
the limb, unless the operator happens to be a medical man 
who knows where a cross cut could be made to advan- 
tage. If there is a slow oozing of blood from minute 
blood vessels a hard wad of grassor a handkerchief rolled 
up into a ball can easily be bound in with sufficient com- 
pression to stop the bleeding. 

The injured man is now safe, if his only danger was 
from hemorrhage, and he can wait for twenty-four hours 
if necessary, for the surgeon to arrive. The surgeon will 
do the same work over again, but more thoroughly, re- 
placing the twine ligatures with cat gut and preparing the 
wound antiseptically in order to prevent inflammation 
and suppuration afterward. 

It is well to remember that bleeding from any one point 
can always be stopped by putting a finger on the bleeding 
vessel—simple enough, isn’t it? Mark West, M.D. 

The writer of the above is the author of a book en- 
titled, ‘How we Treat Wounds To-day,” published by the 
Putnams. } 


LOUISIANA GAME 


iG is a pleasure to find in the press such editorial ex- 

pressions of opinion as the following taken from the 
New Orleans Times-Democrat of recent date: In the 
ancient ante-bellum era the hunting grounds of this State 
were famous throughout the South. All over the State 
they were preserved and worked in the shooting season, 
principally, by gentlemen sportsman. After the war the 
goyernment sold about a hundred thousand, more or less, 
condemned muskets here, at prices that placed them 
within reach of the lowliest Nimrod in the land; and the 
weapons which had been used in the attempted extirpa- 
tion of armies were turned to the extermination of our 
feathered and four-footed game. 

Tt was not until 1877, we believe, that any successful 
steps were taken to protect our indigenous game from the 
perpetual warfare of the meat-seeking tyros, who slew 
the nesting quail and the nursing doe with as much 
avidity as they slaughtered the gallant five-pronged buck 
in the “blue,” or swept away with one shot the autumnal 
bevies of birds in their ‘“‘nooning” retreats. 

The universal and unlicensed hunting even caused a 
sad diminution of our finest migratory game birds. The 
swift-winged Wilson's snipe has been made to depart from 
some of his favorite feeding grounds in the vicinity of 
this city. The green-winged teal, the mallard and the 
canvasback have deserted many of the ponds and weed- 
grown flats, to seek security in the more inaccessible 
marshes; and the deer, before the law intervened to save 
them from utter extermination, were gradually being 
driyen westward, toward the last American hunting 
grounds in the Rocky Mountains. 

To insure the return of the migratory birds there should 
be some restriction on the promiscuous shooting now car- 
ried on in the feeding grounds. In some portions of the 
State the professionals themselves regulate the times and 
methods of shooting, and find it to their interest so to do, 
One community of them alone has taken up about forty 
square miles in the marshes around Lake Salvador, and 
by limiting the hours of shooting, procure all the game 
they want without scaring the flocks hundreds of miles 
away from the most frequented haunts. : 

It is easy to afford protection to the native birds and 
deer, and under the beneficial influences of our game 
laws both quail and deer are said to be increasing in 
Louisiana, ae . 

One of the noblest game birds in all the world has with- 
in the past few years been imported into this State, and is 
now increasing and spreading fast. This is the royal 
English pheasant, which was introduced in Louisiana, a 
few years ago, by Mr. John A. Morris and put in a 3,000- 
acre preserve in St. Tammany parish. The birds have 
been breeding very rapidly and spreading, and the young 
broods seem to thrive splendidly. It will be a great day 
for Louisiana sportsmen when they can have a pheasant 
“‘hattue” as frequently as they once enjoyed the old-time 
deer drive. 

Another extensive game preserve has been recently 
started by New Orleans gentlemen on a large piece of 
park land near the mouth of Pearl River, This has been 
stocked lately with several hundred dozen quail, and 
promises to be one of the fine hunting fields of the near 
future, 


INTERESTS. 


[Supr, 16, 1886. 


famous as it once was, and may be again, as a hunting 
ground. The three finest varieties of the bass tribe, the 
green trout, black and striped bass, frequent its creeks, 
bayous and rivers, as do also many other species of the 
gammy genus Percide; and any of these fish, it has been 
shown, thrive splendidly, multiply rapidly, and attain 
their greatest size in artificial ponds, constructed by 
several of our citizens who are greatly interested in pisci- 
culture. The Louisiana passes, bayous and bays of the 
whole seacoast, from Pearl River to the Sabine, abound 
in all the varieties of the Gulf fish, from the delicate 
eae to the tackle-defying tarpon, silverfish or grande 
ecaile, 

In a word, this State is a winter paradise for the true 
Sportsmen; and if its citizens will see that its present 
game laws are rigidly enforced, in ten years it will be the 
finest hunting ground in the United States. There is no 
close season for its fishing, and no end to the sport 
afforded by its present fishing grounds. The time may 
come when the varieties of bass will need protection; but 
for nearly all other varieties it has the Gulf of Mexico to 
furnish an inexhaustible and undiminishing supply of 
the very best fish that swim in the sea. 


DAKOTA PRAIRIE CHICKENS, 


ee me thorough the Forest AND STREAM to 

answer the many inquiries Ihave had as to the locality 
of the places in Dakota, where I have found chicken and 
grouse shooting in ‘paying quantities.” In your issue of 
Aug. 26 you publish alist of “shooting and fishing re- 
sorts” on the line of the Hastings and Dakota division of 
the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, as detailed 
by General Passenger Agent A. V. H. Carpenter. Cireu- 
lars of this kind are generally looked upon as advertise- 
ments and not always fully credited by those seeking 
hunting grounds, but I can vouch for the accuracy of this 
circular as regards Groten, Aberdeen, Wolsey, Woon- 
socket and Mitchell, The particular grounds over which 
I have hunted most arein Hand and Spink counties, 
Leaving the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway at 
Redfield, about eleven miles southwest of Redfield is 
Cottonwood Lake, a body of water one half mile wide by 
one and one-half miles long. Here I spent two weeks of 
the month of October and never had better duck shoot- 
ing, with enough of geese and brant to give variety to the 
sport. Near the Lake is Turtle Creek; walking along its 
banks the hunter will put up a flock of ducks at almost 
every bend, and coveys of chickens or grouse when ‘“‘cut- 
ting across” from point to point on the creek, From Cot- 
tonwood Lake, almost due west, it is nineteen miles to 
the village of Howell, and the whole nineteen miles is 
good chicken ground, Fourteen miles southwest from 
Aberdeen is Scatterwood Lake, another great resort for 
ducks, geese and brant. 

There are many other small lakes near Aberdeen and 
Ashton, at any and all of which duck shooting will be 
found, and one can hardly go astray for chickens and 
grouse. All of these places can be reached by rail and 
good accommodations will be found at all of them. 


S. C. G 
GRAND HAvnEn, Mich., Sept. 8. 


TARGET TESTS AND SHOT. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Why did not Mr. Brown say he made the targets sent 
to FOREST AND STREAM with the trap sizes of Tatham 
shot? The inference was that they were made with regu- 
lar 7s and 8s. If he will get a couple of bags marked as 
follows, ‘'Tatham’s improved chilled shot, Nos. 7 and 8,” 
and will target his gun from them, he will find it impos- 
sible to make any such patterns as he reports. Also by 
counting ijoz. struck measure from the No. 7s, he will 
find my count pretty near right. It is one of the tricks 
of the gun trade to target with trap 8s, and to tag the gun 
as making certain patterns with No. 8, intentionally 
omitting the word trap. Mr. Cruttenden is right when he 
says the only absolutely correct way is to count each load, 
but unless we had one of Mr, C,’s machines for counting 
pellets it would be rather tedious counting 20 or 30 loads. 
In such a test as Mr. Cruttenden proposes it would be 
necessary to do so, Still ithink my way of counting a 
load from each bag will give you a better idea of your 
patterns than accepting the number on the printed list, or 
(if using the trap sizes) the figures on the bottom of the 
bag. When you make targets with the trap shot, say so, 
and do not try to conyey the impression that your pat- 
terns were made with regular sizes, The advice from a 
member of Tatham’s firm, telling sportsmen to use that 
brand of shot which gives them more pellets than they 
expect for their money may be satisfactory to some; it 
certainly would not be so tome, WhenT find a certain 
size of shot kills my birds or breaks artificial targets bet- 
ter than others, 1 want that size, If IT wanted more pel- 
lets to the ounce I would get a smaller size, 

C, M. STARK, 

DUNBARTON, N. H., Sept. 11, 


THE PROPOSED MOOSE PRESERVE, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In reply to your inquiry: There will be no difficulty in 
detecting and preventing moose killing under the system 
of preserve which I propose, I speak of what I know, 
having spent many winters in the forest among lumber- 
men as land surveyor and explorer, and I do not think 
that Iam a visionary. Lumbermen spend the winter in 


camps, crews averaging from ten to twenty men, who 


have a boss over them, and each knows what the other 
does. The only time when the lumberman troubles the 
moose is during the period of deep snows, when he walks 
wp to him on snowshoes and butchers him—that is to say, 
during the whole or part of February, the whole of March 
and part of April. When the moose is killed the body is 
hauled to the camp and eaten by the lumbermen. The 
log surveyor, who visits the camp weekly, must be cog- 
nizant of the fact that a moose has been killed; he can te 

even by the seattering haus of the animal, differing from 
those of any other beast, which he will notice about. 
I would propose that when the lumber contract is signed 
by all intending to cut logs on the preserve that there be 
a penalty inserted imposing a fine of $200 upon any camp 
in which any of the men were concerned in killing 
moose, the payment to.be a charge on logs. Of course it 
would be necessary, during the above-mentioned months, 
to have two or more foresters, whose duty it should be to 


In the way of sports of the flood, this State is almost as | travel around lines and to see that all regulations were 


duly carried out. If any moose killing was discovered by 
them, one-half of the penalty should go to such forester, _ 
From my knowledge of the woods and its inhabitants, L 
would say that with reasonably good woodsmen as forest- 
ers it would be morally impossible for any camp’s crew to 
conceal the death of a moose. First, there is the moose 
track in the snow, followed, if chased, by the man’s snow 
track, to tell the whole story; the forester need only fol- 
low this up. Then, when a moose is killed there isa wide 
toboggan track made by those hauling the meat to the 
camp; this is easily followed even after two snow storms. 
imay mention that on the reserve which I would pro- 
pose to buy there are in one place from ten to fifteen lakes, 
ranging in size from one-quarter to three-quarters of a 
mile, within a radius of five miles, which abound in trout 
from 4b, to 14]bs, in weight, in none of which lakes, to 
the best of my knowledge, has a fly ever been cast, the 
fishing having been done by hunters with bait, chiefly in 
winter, to secure bait for sable traps, etc, EDWARD JACK, 
TREDERLICTON, N, B, 


TESTED BY DOLLARS AND CENTS.—Mr, F. M, Gilbert, of 
Evanstown, Ind., who is well known as an ardent sports- 
man and game protector, puts it in this way in his paper, 
the Tribune News: It is strange that men who live in a 
game country cannot see the great benefit in keeping 
game laws enforced. We will put the matter in dollars 
and cents (something that the most ignorant understand) 
and try and give a little illustration, A certain town in 
Minnesota is in the very center of what was last year a 
good prairie chicken country. If the chickens had been 
protected it would have been a good one this year, but the 
natives of the section began shooting the young birds as 
early as the first of August, and by the 15th there were 
none left worth shooting, The birds were sent to St, 
Paul and Minneapolis, where they brought possibly 
enough to pay the greedy law-breaking market-hunters 
enough to pay for their ammunition, Now, from the 
personal knowledge of the writer, there were at least 
thirty gentlemen who went into that section at a great 
expense to shoot chickens, and who gaye up the matter 
and went home the next day. Let’s figure the thing. 
They divided into pairs and paid $5 per day for teams. 
Total if they had stayed five days longer, $375. Board at 
hotel, $800 (if they had stayed), Now add what the local 
gunsmiths would have gotten for ammunition, then the 
various amounts that free-handed sportsmen (for your 
true sportsman pays for his sport) would have spent, and 
one thousand dollars would hardly have covered the cash 
amount that that little town would have taken in in that 
one week if the villagers had had the nerve to enforce the 
laws, Figure it up for yourselyes. Will the sportsmen 
go back with their money next year? No. The place is 
killed forever, and all because a few sneaking, greedy, 
law-breaking pot-hunters went out and killed the birds 
before they were strong enough to get away. Of one 
thing all law-breakers may be assured, and that is that 
every case that comes before the game warden of this 
district this season will be pushed to the full extent of the 
law. 


New BRUNSWICK BEAR GROUNDS.—The great Miramichi 
fire devastated a large portion of the pine forests of New 
Brunswick, many years ago, and quite an area of the 
land so run over by fire is now covered with blueberry 
bushes, which in their season yield abundantly. Of this 
fruit bears are very fond, and during its season subsist 
almost entirely upon it. This time of the year, then, 
ofters a favorable opportunity for hunting them with the 
rifle. As the bushes are low, very little cover is afforded 
them, and they can be seen at quite a distance. I have 
seen quite a number of these animals while traveling the 
woods of New Brunswick, but they would invariably 
make all possible haste to get away. I know but one in- 
stance of a bear attacking a man, and that was in defense 
of her young. October and November are much the best 
time of year for bear hunting, as the days then are cool 
and the nights not too cold for camping out, The bears 
then resort to the beech ridges, where they in most in- 
stances find an ample supply of food, Fredericton is a 
good starting point, and there one may get all the infor- 
mation necessary and procure trusty guides, I may men- 
tion the faithful and honest Indian, Gabe. I might also 
refer you to H. B. Rainsford, Esq., a prominent barrister 
of Fredericton and a thorough sportsman.—D. McMIL- 
LAN (Belair, La.). 


PLOVER IN PLACE OF Woopcocrk.—Oakland Mills, Pa., 
Sept. 9.—Of all our summer game birds there is no more 
wary or shy bird than the field or upland plover, which 
we have here in season from the 15th of July until the 
ist of September, when they leave us for the shore and 
swamps of Jersey. This bird keeps in flocks of from 
three to a dozen while on the uplands, and is in its finest 
condition then. I have shot these birds in August when 
the force with which they fell to the ground would break 
the skin and the fat would ooze out in a small stream till 
the bird’s feathers were soaked with it, while woodcock 
shot at the same time would be in such poor condition as 
to be hardly worth eating. Now, if sportsmen would 
spend more time after upland plover instead of slaughter- 
ing America's finest and fast-disappearing game bird (the 
woodcock) in July, they would prolong the existence of 
this noble bird, and have much finer shooting the latter 
part of August and all through September, A great many 
make the excuse that woodcock do not stay till October, 
but L think if they let them alone until the 15th of August, 
they will find them in sufficient numbers all through 
September and part of October to warrant good sport.— 
0, N. B. 


CoLORADO,—Berthaud, Sept. 6,—It is reported that the 
White River Ute Indians, numbering 1,500, are scattered 
along the entire country between Meeker and Glenwood 
Springs, and are said to be killing 400 deer every day for 
their skins; and a party of hunters are lalling deer over 
on the West Dolores simply for the sake of getting hides; 
the carcasses of the dead deer have been seen and found 
by parties who have recently returned from there. This 
shows where the deer of Colorado are go to. About 
Oct. 13 will see me off for my regular fall hunt in the 
Caspar Mountains, Wyo. I expect to meet a party from ~ 
Ohio at Larime City that will go with me to the hunting 
grounds, We anticipate a grand good time after the 
antelope, deer and elk. Duck are now coming into our 
lakes, and shooting will soon be good. A number of lions 
and black bear have been killed in the hills near here 
lately, —ELK. 


FOREST AND STREAM, 147 


HARD LINES or 4 SHA Gui CrEw.—The Victoria, Tex., 
Advocate reports: ‘The schooner Flower of France, 15 
tons, containing five men and a woman, capsized near 
Grass Island, not far from Saluria. The crew drifted on 
the bull until Thursday morning, when they were picked 
up by a boat from the life-saving station. The vessel be- 
longed on the Mermenteau River, La., and was engaged. 
in hinting sea gulls for their plumage, ised in millinery, 
Those on board were: Capt. A. Raggio, W. J, Manning, 
Rea Armo, Hite Burch and J. §. Spencer, the latter of 
whom had his wife with him. The Flower of France was 
valued at $1,200 and had but recently arrived in Mata- 
gorda Bay from Brashear. About 600 gulls had been se- 
cured, which were lost, together with $300 worth of guns 
and ammunition,” 


THe REED Brrp LAw.—New York, Sept. 11. Hditor 
Forest and Stream; IL desire to call the attention of 
market-men and others interested in the subject to the 
fact that by a law passed by our last Legislature (Chap. 
427, Laws 1886), the possession or sale of bobolinks (other- 
wise known as reed birds), robins and meadow larks after 
the same have been killed, is prohibited, As this is an en- 
tirely new statute, which I shall deem it my duty as one 
of the State Game and Fish Protectors to enforce, and as 


the season is at hand during which those birds have here-' 


tofore been sold without interference, I think it proper 
that I should call the attention of the public to this sub- 
ject.—J. H, Gopwin, JR., State Game and Fish Protector 
for thesSecond District. 


Ton PRESIDENT’s Huntine.—New York, Sept. 6.— 
Editor Forest and Stream: I haveno doubt you have 
seen the article in the daily papers about the buck Presi- 
dent Cleveland shot through the neck at Round Pond a 
few days ago. Can. you give the readers of your paper 
this week a full account of the chase and the name of the 
guide who must have secured a good ‘‘tail holt?”—S. A. 
ie Jenkinses of the daily press have given all that was 

o be given aboutit, We are not informed of the circum- 
stances, though we have heard a minute description of a 
previous hunt on Clear Pond, when the other boats con- 
siderately gave the Presidential craft the lead and then 
headed the buck toward it, so that when the shot was 
finally fired, it was at short range and successful. | 


QUEBEC.—Monireal, Sept. 4.—So far but a very few 
good bags of feathered game have been captured by our 
sportsmen since the opening of the season on the 1st inst. 
There was the usual number of birds bred here, but the 
pot-hunter got his work in early, and the result is with 
one or two exceptions, general discontent among our law- 
abiding sportsmen, Within a few days we may expect 
a cold storm that will bring in the northern birds, which 
will improve matters materially and then there will be 
smiles where there are murmurs and repining now,— 
STANSTEAD. 


VERMONT.—Highgate, Vt., Sept. 3.—The writer's son 
reports a good bag of woodcock, ruffed grouse and wood- 
chuck made on the ist. The indications are that there 
will be good grouse shooting this season in this vicinity. 
Woodcock are also fairly plenty, though they are now 
moulting, and it requires a good dog to find them, Large 
numbers of ducks breed in the marshes near here, but 
our shooting will soon drive them away, and the same 
evil will prevent good sport when the flight birds begin 
to arrive.—STANSTEAD. 


CONNECTICUT.—_New Preston.—The law is off for shoot- 
ing woodeock, quail and partridge in this State on the 
first of October, I have hunted here for the past twelve 
years and have never yet found a place where I could kill 
as many of these birds as I can right here. I have killed 
on an average from eight to fifteen of these birds from 
the first of October to the middle of November, Quail, 
woodcock and partridges, I feel safe in saying, will be 
found as plenty here as anywhere in the New England 
States.— FRANK GRANT, 


DAKOTA PRAIRIH CHIOKENS.—Bismarck, Dak., Sept. 4. 
—The very short grain ctop in this vicinity seems to 
have caused the prairie chickens to seek the timber, 
They are not as plentiful as usual in their customary 
haunts, and their absence from their old grounds can 
only be accounted for on this hypothesis, for there is cer- 
tainly no other reason for the disappearance of the very 
many coveys noted this spring and summer,—J. G. R. 


DELAWARE, Sept, 18.—Rail and reed birds very scarce, 
also very few woodcock; hope to find more in November 
as we very seldom shoot them in summer, and hope the 
time will soon come when summer woodcock shooting 
will everywhere be a thing of the past. Woodducks 
fairly plenty; shall try them in afew days and will re- 
port, Bristle, or pintails, have also begun to put in their 
appearance; they also give fine—SPort, 


Oto GAME AND FiIsH.—Dayton, O,, Sept. 6.—Hditor 
Forest and Stream: There isa movement, yet small, to 
get all in this State interested in the preservation of fish 
and game to meet in a general convention at Columbus, 
near the close of the year, for the purpose of forming an 
organization to carry out present legislation by backing 
up the officers, and to do such work as such a meeting 
only can accomplish.—C, V. OsBorn. 


| THE UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY publish an 
_ illuminated catalogue, in which by means of bronze and 

silyer inks the brass of the shell and the lead of the bullet 
are reproduced with great fidelity; the paper patch, where 
used, is also shown in white. The work is an interesting 
exhibition of how attractive a catalogue may be made 
with a little ingenuity. 


THE FRENCH EXILES, the Comte de Paris and the Duc 
- de Chartres, whose own hunting seats have been lost to 
them, have goneto Glenspean Lodge, Invernesshire, 
Scotland, where they have rented the Glenspean shooting 
from the Mackintosh of Mackintosh, at the rent of £750 
for the season. 


Gcorei4’s Want oF a LAw.—Rome, Ga., Sept. 4.— 
Game prospects were never better; birds hatched well 
and are now well grown. The great curse of this country 
is the pot-hunter, who nets and traps with impunity, as 
we have no game law.—F. C. H, 


All newsdealers sell Forest and Stream Fables. 


another and another and another until there are some 
thirteen in all. Returning to the place the next morning 
I expected to find my trout all right, but imagine my 
surprise when I came to my pond and found just one fish 
remaining in it, and that the smallest one in the lot. 
There right by the stones that surrounded the pond, on 
the inside near the bank and in the soft mud was a large 
mink track. I stooped down and looked very carefully. 
There had been no going in and out of the pond, and the 
track went on just as though a mink had simply run 
along there. The fact of the matter was the water rose 
in the night just an inch or so, my barricade settled down 
and the fish escaped. 

We began again. By 10 o'clock we had gone perhaps 
a mile and a half. To be sure all that we wanted had not 
been secured, but there were enough for Will’s family 
and a few to send (of the very finest) to an invalid lady. 
are now we must return, get our dinner and start for 

1ome. 

The rods were taken apart by the edge of the stream, 
The top joint of my rod stuck. Most all fishermen know 
what that is, and how easy it is then to break the tip or 
twist off the ferrule, ButIdid neither. Isimply got a 
piece of birch bark and lit it, and while it was burning 
held the ferrule over the flame for afew moments, turning 
it around in my fingers, that all parts might be heated 
alike. When I found that it would not come the first time 
T heated it a little more and at once it came apart with a 
pop. I wiped the black from the brass, rubbed off the 
points with my handkerchief, put them in the case and 
they were ready for another year. 

It was a little after twelve before we left the camp and 
then we were bothered for some little time in finding our 
trail. Indeed I own up to the fact that we had not gone 
half a mile before I was completely bewildered. I¢ did 
not seem possible to me that we were following our own 
marks, 1 was continually looking to the left of them and 
this with all the compass said. Many a time haye I 
thought since that had it not been for Will and his quick- 
ness to see the line, instead of getting out of the woods 
at a quarter of three we would have spent the night there, 
They waited tea. Will’s wife said she wanted trout for 
supper. She had them, too, and fresh they were. As 
for ourselves we wanted ham and eggs. STILLABOY. 

Since ‘‘A Trip to Mad River” was written, an article in 
FOREST AND STREAM of July 30 called ‘‘The Six-Inch 
Trout Law,” leads the writer to think he has been misin- 
formed respecting the present fishing in that stream. 
Redfield is but a few miles below where he fished and if 
the trout are so small there they must be still smaller in 
Worth Township.—s. 


BLUEFISH AND MENHADEN. 


ees the past week the menhaden. steamers along 

the coast of New Jersey have struck oil, for the 
long-absent fish have appeared in numbers sufficient to 
cause rejoicing among the fishermen. The bluefish have 
also come in with them, and large catches are reported 
along New Jersey, Long Island and the Massachusetts coast. 
The market has been well supplied with fish of this 
species, and although the price has kept up fairly, several 
cargoes have been bought for the freezers. 

Anglers are likewise rejoicing with the marketmen and 
the oil men, for their interests are really identical, and 
the lively catboat has been seen scudding over the waters 
of Barnegat Bay and off Absecom, Sandy Hook and Fire 
Island in great numbers during the past week, and fish of 
6 and 8lbs. have been comparatively frequent, while 
schools of 3 pounders have been plenty. It is true that 
they put in an appearance late in the season, and at the 
risk of having the chestnut bell rung up on us we will 
venture the remark ‘‘ ’tis better late than never.” 

The news that the fish had struck in spread very rap- 
idly, and the squidders along the New Jersey coast, who 
had been watching daily for any sign of success among 
the catboats, got out their lead and bone imitations as 
soon as the trollers and the gulls gave them notice that 
bluefish were coming in, and, standing upon the beach, 
they threw their artificial squids into the surf with very 
fair success. At first those who pursued the more artistic 
method of capture, known as chumming, lacked bait, but 
before the week closed the wielders of the rod and reel 
reported some fair catches about Fire Island Inlet, for the 
menhaden boats which had bait to sell had the baskets at 
the masthead and this sign was hailed with joy by the 
rod fishermen, and soon the oily slick from their chum 
was drifting seaward through the inlet of Great South 
Bay and the hungry bluefish were following up the trail. 


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A TRIP TO MAD RIVER,.—II. 


| Beep a restored my spirits, and then. Will’s enthu- 

siasm kindled the flame in me, ‘‘Letus go upstream, 
Stillaboy, for a mile or so and fish down, This will give 
us all we want, I guess, for dinner and tea. Then we 
will have a laze, and to-morrow morning get some to take 
home.” And now we are atit. Will hascaught one and 
I have hada rise. He has another one and I have no 
more rises. Directly we are in the water wading, he with 
his bait floating in front of him and I trying to let my flies 
float down, Another one rewards Will, and now I have 
my flies quite near his bait. I get a rise, That is all, 
while Will secures the fish. “Try a worm, Still,” says he, 
‘vou cannot east in these alders, the trout are not 
educated up to taking a fly here.” ‘No, but here is a 
hole,” Lreply, as we come to quite a little pond where a 
windfall and brush have dammmed up the stream. I 
make a good cast and again have arise, while Will throws 
out and hooks the fish at once. Thisisenough, Ltake to 
bait-fishing too. 

Now I have a fish, but he is too small to keep and Will 
has a little one too. We catch plenty of them but they 
are allsmall, Almost all were small just in that locality. 
Thousands were caught the next year and for several fol- 
lowing years to stock the trout ponds in Lewis, Jefferson. 
and Oswego counties and streams along the Rome and 
Watertown R. R. So completely skinned was Mad River 
that a State law was passed protecting it for five years. 
And last summer we were told that the fishing was quite 
good again in these wild waters. But we go on and the 
fingerlings are abundant for nearly a quarter of a mile. 
And now the water runs slower and the stream is more 
contracted. Here I take three quite nice ones and will 
gets two. Wedonot catch so many little ones nor do 
we find so many fish, Iam just as well satisfied, I would 
sooner catch one good fish than a dozen little ones, I 
want a pan fish not a sardine, 

Here comes a kingfisher, and he springs his rattle ag he 
shies off when about to pass over our heads, and a blue- 
jay bas just flown across the stream below, turning his 
head to have a look at us. Ican see now most distinctly 
his blue plumage, the brighter in the sunshine, as the 
dark woods along the bank form a good background to 
bring out his colors. Then a squirrel chatters either in 
answer to the kingfisher or because he sees something 
strange. A rapid current again and we are standing 
where we can look up and down the stream for alittle way. 
The valley is widening below. But there is a windfall 
lying across the river, forming a nice pool. Now for a 
good one. Willhas him. He is only 8in. though, and I 
have one Jin. I must try a fly here. Red-hackle, coach- 
man and black-gnat. No. And Will hos another hardly 
up to the required length, No use; no more bites. We 
have a hard time getting around the end of the tree. The 
brush and the alders are fearful and the deer flies give 
me considerable trouble. I can stand them, though. 
They are not so bad as black flies and mosquitoes in June. 
The kingfisher goes down again and waits until he has 
passed us before he begins to scold. The water is falling, 
I see, and there is a mink track in the sof tmud by an old 
root. But here comes another fish—three of them, while 
Will gets his share, A cessation of luck, and there is 
another good hole, where the stream is undermining the 
bank, Ihave another dark-backed fellow with bright 
spots and another of lighter color. They are plump fish 
and not long and thin. More little ones for some distance, 
though none that we have caught are large. The banks | 
of the stream are contracting and I see we are coming to 
a good hole. Itis shaded by a yellow birch. But where 
can a fellow stand, for the stream here is overhung by 
alders. I have one. No, I have missed him and my leader 
is caught. Good-bye leader. There is no getting you 
down and I cannot wait. Will isin much the same fix, 
though he gets his loose and before I am ready he secures 
three fish. My line isinagain, I make it a point always 
to carry some hooks, leaders any flies in a piece of damp 
paper, so that I can straighten the gut the momentI put 
them on. I have a fish and a_ pretty good one, as they 
run here. He is 9in. Below this weight two or three 
more. 

We now see the tops of the dead trees that stand by the 
camp, This reminds me that there is such a place as 
home, for I seem to have forgotten everything, and all at 
once I recognize the fact that I have been oblivious to the 
ordinary concerns of life for hours, Half a day has 
dropped out in pleasure. When surrounded by nature 
and absorbed in its wilds I have almost forgotten that 
there were other scenes in this world. I seemed to have 
no idea of the hour of day nor the day of the week nor of 
the month of the year. It might have been to-morrow or 
yesterday with me, so utterly had the mind been 
abstracted. But those dead trees and what stood so near 
them brought me back. I drew my watch from my 
pocket and found the hour to be half past twelve. 

The moment I stepped upon the dry land I seemed to be 
tired and felt almost sleepy enough to fall down in my 
tracks. But the dinner must be prepared and I must cook 
the trout this time. After dinner Will took a smoke, 
while I threw myself on the boughs. It was nearly five 
o’clock when I woke up, and Will was sleeping by me. I 
was refreshed now and felt ready for another wade, so I 
aroused Will and we donned our fishing clothes again. 
The sun had now declined pretty far in the west, and by 
the time we reached the fishing point we found it deep in 
the shadow of the hills. 

We wanted to take some trout home and of course de- 
sired to have them fresh. Now, thought I, there are trout 
in that pool and they are disposed to bite this evening 
and they may not do so to-morrow. If I should make a 
little pond here, where the water runs, by digging a small 
excavation in the gravel near the bank and allowing a 
little stream to trickle through it, I could put my fish in 
here and have them fresh on the afternoon when we 
start for home. So I at once set to work, nor was it 
many minutes before the pond was completed. I allowed 
a little rill to run into it through some stones and also 
made a way for the water to escape. Indeed I regarded 
my work as quite ingenious and felt perfectly satisfied 
that I had carried out a good idea. And now Iam pre- 
pared tio stock my preserve. Here comes the first one, a 
good seven-incher plump and round. And here comes 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Will you insert in the FoREST AND STREAM the inclosed 
opinion of a Block Island skipper in regard to bluefish and 
menhaden: 

“In a recent conversation with a Swn reporter, a Block 
Island skipper, after scoffing at the inland editorial opin- 
ion that the menhaden steamers had killed off the blue- 
fish’s food and driven the bluefish to other coasts, said: 
‘It is all nonsense to say that menhaden are scarce. The 
sea is full of them, and they are to the ocean what mos- 
quitoes and other insects are to the land. The more you 
kill the thicker they are; and the bluefish are thick 
enough, too, but blast *em, they won’t bite. It is impos- 
sible to kill off the menhaden. They have been plenty all 
the season, and the other day I sailed through acres of 
them, but when you put outa squid, whether it had a 
nice new eel skin on it, or only the foot of an old red 
stocking, why, bless you, they wouldn’t even look at it. 
T tried ’em well, but it was no go. Instead of menhaden 
being scarce I should say that they were almighty thick, 
and that the reason why the bluefish won’t bite is because 
they can get all the fish they need, and prefer a menha- 
den naturally to an iron hook, as you and I would.’” 

Our fishermen report plenty of large bluefish on the 
New Jersey coast this week. T. J. CHURCH, 

TIVERTON, R, L., Sept, 9, 


THat FrRoG REcrPE.—Indianopolis, Ind.—The writer 
has observed that when one rushes into print to answer a, 
question addressed to another, he seldom knows anything 
about the subject, but desires to appear “smart.” TI had 
it in mind to reply in this strain to ‘‘Snakeroot,” but fore- 
bore, knowing full well that in time ‘‘Kingfisher” would 
trim him up in a style peculiar to himself, I now have 
thy revenge, and while thanking “Kingfisher” for his 
interesting frog story, begin to regret. having entertained 
any feeling against “‘Snakeroot” for offering me a stone 
when I asked for bread,—Hoosinr, 


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[Smpr, 16, 1886. 


MY FIRST TROUT. 


HE train landed us at Graymont, Colorado, about 
__noon. The town lies at the terminus of the road 
which runs up Clear Creek Cafion after the gold and 
silver of this rich region. The whole bed of the valley 
has been dug over, and the mountain sides to their very 
summits Poss with mines by seekers after the shining 
metals, ‘The village consists of several cabins and a very 
primitive sort of a hotel, with a clear, cold, trouty looking 
stream leaping by. The engine turned around and the 
tourists who had dined with us got on board followed by 
the hotelkeeper and most of his family, bound for the 
circus at Georgetown. It looked for a while asif we were 
left in possession of the hotel and entire town. But one 
man kindly stayed behind to cook our supper and lent me 
his rod. Gentle reader, you perhaps can appreciate the 
feelings of one who had read with breathless interest, for 
years, the fishing columns of the FOREST AND STREAM, 
and was now about to make his first cast for trout. To 
catch one of the wary tribe would be worth almost any 
effort. Victories over black bass would be far outshone. 
i left my wife with a couple of young ladies whom we 
discovered were in the house, and started with ready flies 
and high hope. Clear Creek, a well-named stream, was 
full of floating wood, which is cut far up the mountain 
sides, shot down to the side of the stream in long wooden 
troughs and then sent floating toward Georgetown. There 
was no hope for me but to trudge up beyond the point 
where the wood was being put intothecreek. Tywomiles 
up I found three men were up to their waists in the ice 
cold water dislodging the wood and working it down the 
stream. Above them everything was clear and promis- 
ing. Every rock looked as if there was a trout beside it, 
and each quiet spot promised arise. Out flew the dun- 
colored fiy across the clear stream and came back un- 
touched. The Little Professor, with a white hat on his 
head, and other snow-capped mountains stood all about 
looking on, but [hardly saw them. At length, climbing 
over the rocks, I came to a particularly fayorable looking 
spot where the roots of a tree made it almost certain that 
my first trout was lurking, I crawled up cautiously be- 
hind a big boulder, and made a cast with all the skill of 
which I was master, If the trout was there he kept on 
lurking, I finally left him to his fate, 

After sundry dabs at the water in likely spots, a hope- 
ful halt was made where a great piece of granite spread 
out its huge bulk to protect and keep quiet, with the help 
of a half sunken log, a deep pool where it seemed certain 
there must be half a dozen ‘‘speckled beau—,” I mean 
trout. Out fiéw the line, falling softly on the water, but 
the expected switl and tug failed to connect, But I was 
not yet entirely disheartened. Another cast resulted in an- 
other disappointment, Surely, I thought, I could not go 
back to the hotel without my first trout which I had so 
confidently Seid to catch, But I did, gentle reader, 
I haven't caught him yet. He still swims some stream, or 
perhaps he isn’t born yet. Quien sabe? 

RICHARD G, HOBBs. 
SPRINGFIELD, Il. 


“SPANISH MACKEREL OFF MoORDHEAD,”—Cincinnati, 
O,, Sept. 6.—Your correspondent Mr. G. C, Connor speaks 
of Spanish mackerel weighing 15lbs., also describes them as 
“oreen and pearly-gray and maroon spotted.” In some 
seven seasons spent on the Jersey coast I mever saw a 
Spanish mackerel weighing over 6 or 9lbs. and I saw a 
great many. They are not green and pearly-gray, but 
very silvery and the spots are decidedly golden, I think 
Mr. Connor mistook a bonito for a Spanish mackerel. 
His description fits the latter very accurately. The bonito 
is often sold in the markets for Spanish mackerel and I 
have seen a specimen that weighed 141bs, The Spanish 
mackere! will average 4 to dlbs. in weight.—CALUMET. 
[The Spanish mackerel, S. maculatus, has golden spots 
and is oceasionally found of 10lbs. weight, but the usual 
weight is from 1 to lbs, The allied forms are the cero 
and the king cero, S. caballa and S. regalis, the latter 
growing to 25lbs. and is furnished with brownish spots. 
These fish are often confounded by anglers. The bonito 
is a striped fish and is said to pass for Spanish mackerel 
in some markets, but its appearance is so different that 
we do not see how any person at all familiar with these 
fishes can mistake them. Perhaps the fish captured by 
Mr, Connor were the king cero, S. regalis, which may be 
called Spanish mackerel in parts of North Carolina, ]. 


PRESERVING RoDS DURING THE WINTER.—Editor For- 
est and Stream: The season approaches, and in fact, is 
here, when fishermen must put away their rods for the 
winter, Thisis a matter of more importance than some 
suppose. More rods are spoiled by neglect or pe 
care during the winter than from any other cause. Hvery 
person who owns a vod should have a care for it, but one 
trouble with me was that my love of a good rod has in- 
duced me to spend so much for them that I can hardly 
afford to buy expensive cases to store themin, The other 
day, however, I found what to me was anew contrivance, 
which is cheap and very serviceable. It is a rod case 
made of rolled paper, japanned, covered with cloth and 
made waterproof. It has handsome nickel trimmings, 
and is jointed in such a way as to be most convenient. 
Ti is light and very durable and is just the thing in which 
to lay away a rod for the winter or to carry itin ona trip. 
The contrivance is patented, but I did not learn where it 
is made, It struck meas being the cheapest and safest 
device for insuring the proper care of rods during the 
long winter.—FLY-Rop. 


Boston AND Matnu.—There is considerable activity 
around the gun stores, though hardly as much as usual 
at this season. The fact is that the shooting is rather 
poor within easy distance of Boston, There is as much 
outfitting for the Maine woods as ever, but this does not 
include the great number of sportsmen who can get away 
for but a day or two at a time. To go through from 
Moosehead Lake, in Maine, to the Katahdin Iron Works 
is becoming a popular trip with Boston sportsmen, and 
one or two parties are planning to go that way in a few 
days. Another member of the wool trade will start on 
his annual trip to the Upper Moosehead region about the 
20th, Mr. Heath, of the firm of Ginn & Heath, book 
publishers, is contemplating a trip to the Androscoggin 
Lakes. Mr. Geo. T. Freeman, of the firm ef Harrington 
& Freeman, jewelers, is now on a gunning trip to Hast- 
ham for a few days,, Mr, Freeman takes his little boy, 
ten years old, with him.—SPucIAL. 


will be made by Mr, Fred Mather 


A RonKONKOMA CIRCUMSTANCE.—New York, Sept. 13. 
—I have been at Ronkonkoma during the past week and 
found the fishing uite bad, although the water is cold and 
free from grass. Few fish have been caught, but of those 
nothing under 13lbs. L. M. They evidently are off feed, 
as itis difficult to even get the small perch to take the 
fly or worm; hence bait is scarce for the craft. Saturda 
morning I had a very funny experience. Was fishing at 
7 A. M., clear and cool westerly wind. I put a medium- 
sized frog ona No. 2 Sproat hook and sank it near the 
bottom in about 28ft. of water. I soon felt a tug, and 
giving the bass ample time to gorge, struck and com- 
menced to fight him; but he let go after a few struggles, 
evidently not hooked. I reeled in to replenish bait, and 
imagine my surprise to find my frog gone but inits place 
a nearly dead 4in, perch hooked clean across head between 
mouth and eyes! Will you or your readers explain how 
this happened and so enlighten—BROOKLYNITE. 


THE Bass RECoRD.—A report from Castleton, Vt., in 
the Troy Times of July 20, stated: ‘‘While Fish Warden 
A. H. Smith was returning from a midnight trip to the 
northern port of Lake Bomoseen Wednesday, he saw a 
large fish floating on the water. He drew it to Goodwin’s 
boat landing and procured a pair of steelyards and 
weighed the fish, It proved to be an Oswego bass. It 
was 34in. long and weighed a little more than 25lbs. The 
fish had apparently been dead several days.” If that 
weight can be verified, is it not the largest bass on record? 
—Troy. [We have written to Warden Smith, but no re- 
ply has been elicited. | 


A FATR ANGLER’S SKILL.—Birmingham, Conn., Sept. 4. 
—During two weeks of last month Mrs. Brewster and my- 
self were camping on the inlet to Cranberry Lake, St. 
Lawrence county, N. Y. The stream is called the Inlet in 
that section. Mrs. Brewster caught out of one hole, in 
one hour, two speckled brook trout, one of which weighed 
4ibs, and the other 3lbs. 100z, She caught them alone, 
that is without help, no one except herself touching therod. 
Pretty good for a lady, isn’t it?—Cyrrus BREWSTER, JR. 

MontREAL.—Quebec, Sept. 8.—The catch of bass, doré 
and maskinonge has been a large one in the St. Lawrence 
waters, which shows the effects of protection.—STAN- 
STEAD. 


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THE OHIO FISH AND GAME COMMISSION. 


tos the list of Fish Commissioners in our issue of Sept. 2, we 

gave the names of the officers of the previous year, fol- 
lowed by a note to that effect, and saying that there had been 
no information furnished. It now appears that an entire 
change has-been made, and the following are the names and 
addresses of the board; 

Y. Osborn, President, Dayton, 

H. P, Ingalls, Huntsville. 

John Hofer, Bellaire. 

A. C. Williams, Secretary, Chagrin Falls. 

We will esteem it a favor if the Commissioners of the 
different States will notify us of any change in their officers. 
We aim to keep our readers informed on this subject. 


PLAN OF A FISHWAY.—Bridgewater, N. 5—Build a 
rough but strong crib-work with a log bottom and sides, 
one side, if the river bank be rock; the sides high enough to 
be above the rock floor, the rock being carefully laid with 
large and small rock, so as to resemble the ‘“‘natural run of 
water round the end of a dam,” the large ones to form 
pools for rests, crooked and uneven, just asa natural run 
over OC bottom, with a grade from 6 to 8ft., but it may 
be jhat a sharper grade will answer as well as the lesser grade 
over plank or cut stone. Then fill in with concrete to tighten 
and keep the stone rock in their place, The side, or sides, 
may be of hewn timber or planked, say, 2 or 3ft. above the 
bottom, The head should be 18in. or 2ft. below the top of 
dam, with.a strong open pier in the pond to pretect all from 
drift ice, logs, snags, or any drift debris from injuring the 
work or plugging it up. Therock bottom will be begun at 
the very lowest end, even under water, and may be fitted 
into the bottom logs and fastened by iron and wood plugs. 
Care must be taken to have it contract the water into a 
narrow stream, when at its lowest, and every pains taken to 
have it resemble a ‘natural stream,” Where a rocky forma- 
tion is at one side, but the bottom and one pier outside is 
required, while if the formation be of soft drifting material, 
a pier at each side is required. It may be at any part seraeeh 
of the dam, to answer circumstances. The rocks and con- 
ereté answer the double purpose of ballast and floor, and 
additional ballast may be placed in the piers at the sides, 
making the whole structure perfectly solid and durable. By 
this mode of fishway it is easily seen that fish may be taken 
over impassable rapids of high elevation, but my object is to 
lay my plan before the public and learn their views concern- 
ing it.—E, D. DAVISON, 


THE NEW YORK OYSTER COMMISSION,—Fish Com- 
missioner EK. G. Blackford, in charge of the oyster inyvesti- 
gation of the State, is gradually getting things into shape 
for a complete survey of the oyster beds of the State, to be 
made b .G. Ford, Jr., an engineer formerly attached to 
the U. 5. Coast Survey, Careful measurements are to be 
taken, and when the work is completed every plot of ground 
under water will be so positively defined on a map that 
buoys and stakes may be dispensed with. The field work 
will be accomplished during the summer and fall, and dur- 
ing the winter the maps will be made. At the same time 
the lines are being defined the depth of water, the tempera- 
ture, the diversity and character of the bottom will be 
studied. When the work is completed, a bill will be framed 
and presented to the Legislature for action, which will give 
any one whose grounds have been surveyed the opportunity 
to obtain a title to the same by the payment of $1 per acre, in 
conformity with the law now in force in Connecticut. At 
the present time the tenure of oyster grounds in this State is 
rather held by custom and habit, and disputes as to owner- 
ship are constant. When the lines have been drawn and 
legal rights to grounds are shown beyond chance of dispute, 
a title will be given which will be as valid asif granted for 
uplands. Whenever natural oyster beds are found, the 
being the property of the public, they will not be interfere 
with. To those to whom fitles are given a small early tax 
will be imposed to keep up the system. At Cold Spring 
Harbor some experiments in the artificial culture of oysters 
and an analysis of the 
water from the different oyster beds is now being conducted 
by Mr. Bashford Dean. 


THE NEBRASKA COMMISSION.—We have the report 


of the board of Fish Commissioners of Nebraska for the - 


ba ending Dee, 31, 1885, former years the U. S. Fish 
ommission was depended upon for a supply of carp for 
distribution, but this year enough mirror carp were raised to 
supply all applicants up to the close of the season, besides a 
large number retained for breeders at the fishery. Superin- 


y | tendent O’Brien reports the demand for carp to be four 


times anes than heretofore. The following are the mum- 
bers of fish distributed during 1885: Brook trout, 121,000; 
California trout, 8,000; wall-eyed pike, 5,575,000; black bass, 
605; carp, 2,745; total, 5,707,350. 


FISHWAYS FOR VIRGINIA.—The State of Virginia is 
now erecting McDonald fishways on Reed Creek and all of 
its tributaries, with the object of opening the way for the 
ascent of bass, red-eyes and catfish from New River, The 
head waters are to be fully stocked with brook and rainbow 
trout, and full protection is guaranteed by consent of the 
land owners along the stream, As this stream has been 
heretofore without fish, the results accomplished will be 
watched with great interest as furnishing a measure of what 
a be accomplished by stocking and protecting waters by 

ways. 


WYOMING.—Fish Commissioner Gramm has returned 
with his ear load-of fish, and distributed them through the 
meee - He had a whole car load of black bass, sun fish 
and ca , 


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LAKE GEORGE CAMP AND CANOE CHATS: Gossip on Canoes, 
Camps, Religion, Social Manners, Medicine and Law, 
Gastronomy, Politics and Marriages, [llustrated with 
ten phototypes of beautiful views on the lake. New 
York: A. J. Whiteman, 1886. 

This pretentiously printed volume purports to record the 
experiences and conversations of three canoeists at Lake 
George. From the title one might expect to find its pages 
pervaded with the perfume and breezy freshness of the forces 
and bright with the glinting sunshine of the rare spot where 
the scene is laid; but the atmosphere of the book is quite the 
reverse; it is unhealthy, fetid and depressing. The three 
canoeists (whom we take to be fictitious characters) are a 
divorce lawyer, who is a crank on the subject of marital in- 
fidelity; a physician, who is well posted on female immor- 
ality, and a clergyman, who does not resent an outrageously 
blasphemous joke. The Suieate discussed ave multifarious, 
chief among them being the deprayity of the female flirt; to 
this the talk comes around again and again with disgust- 
ing frequency and the pertinacity of prurient persistency. 
The average canoeist, who takes up ‘“‘Camp and Canoe Chats” 
for what canoeing there may be in them, will lay them 
down again in vexation at the recurrence to sexual sinning. 
All this would be well enough in its place in a treatise 
on psychiatry or as a contribution to the literature of the 
social evil, but it does not properly come under the head of 
canoeing, any more than a cabbage grower’s discourses on 
the ravages of snails and slugs would come under the head 
of shooting on the wing, or a series of conversations on lep- 
rosy would belong to angling. Asa piece of literary wor 
the book is devoid of art, and overtaxes the reader’s credul- 
ity. The snake scene at the end is as ridiculous as it is im- 
possible, Mrs. Janus (the moral monstrosity who serves as 
the author’s ‘horrible Lint giee: swims after her drowning 
child, bursts a blood vessel, and being brought to land, dies 
in this wise: are and earnestly she looked into the eyes 
of the frightened child, and as the blood still fowed from 
her mouth she grew weaker and weaker. At length the face 
began to lose expression, At this moment a rustle was 
heard in the undergrowth, and looking for its cause, all 
beheld an enormous serpent rearing its head to seize a white 
dove that was fluttering and about to fall into its jaws, The 
woman’s eyes followed theirs. As she saw the reptile a 
shudder passed over her form that seemed like a convulsion. 
Her eyes regained their expression, and with one powerful 
effort she raised up her body to gaze upon the monster. ‘At 
last,’ she gasped, ‘at last I know.’ Then with a struggle 
she raised her arm and waved it toward the dove. The mo- 
tion seemed to release it from the fearful fascination of the 
serpent, and with a quick movement it rose into the air and 
flew away. The serpent glided off, stopping now and then 
to look back with upraised head and open mouth, out of 
which its forked tongue flickered viciously. In the back- 
ward turn of its head and expanded jaws there was a hide- 
ous resemblance to the old artful smile and glance over the 
shoulder which had been one of the Giss yo are frequent 
gestures, The spectators shuddered at the sight. The tide 
of life had nearly ebbed. Clasping her child still closer, the 
mother whispered, ‘Shun the serpent and be the dove, dar- 
ling—be the dove.’ The arms relaxed, the form sank back- 
ward, and the great soul was gone,”’ f 

Tt must not be inferred from what we have said, however, 
that there are not many bright things in this book, and the 
lawyer, physician and clergyman heing men of the world 
(albeit the author proves them donkeys in the chiromancy 
incidents), have a deal of shrewd philosophy. The illustra- 
tions are beautiful specimens of pointer ee photographs, 
happily chosen and finely executed. 

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Its Valleys, Hills and Streams; its 
Animals, Birds and Fishes; its Gardens, Farms and Ch- 
mate. By Theodore S. Van Dyke. New York; Fords, 
Howard & Hulbert, 1886, 

Mr, Van Dyke is by profession a lawyer, Some years ago, 
at the instance of his physicians, he abandoned a lucrative 

ractice, and leaving his home in Minnesota, sought health 
in the milder climate of Southern California, where he has 
since resided, Asa writer he needs no introduction to the 
readers of a journal whose columns have frequently been 
graced by contributions from his pen. In the handsomely 

rinted volume before us, the scope of which is set forth in 
its title, he has endeavored to picture the outdoor attractions 
of his adopted home. His preface, in which the reader is 
taken into the author’s confidence in a manmer quite as 
charming as it is winning, warns us that we need not hope 
to find a book on Southern California which is not tinctured 
either by ignorance or by affection; in this volume one 
finds that Mr. Van Dyke’s pages, if colored at all, owe 
their hue to affection, but never to any lack of in- 
formation. He writes in graphic style of the hills and 
valleys and bays of that Pacific summerland. The de- 

Taspiiohs of natural scenery are vivid; ome sees the flower 

bedecked hillsides, catches mid-air the flash of bird plumage, 

and hears the whirr of wings, the beat of hoofs and the 
tinkline splash of the waterfall. : ; 

The advantages of Southern California as a permanent 
home are set forth, and the disadvantages appear to be de- 
tailed with equal frankness; as are also its agricultural and 
industrial capacities, for Mr. Van Dyke has no land to sell 
nor lots to boom. We most heartily commend the volume 
to any one who may be seeking information about Southern 
Qalifornia, to all who enjoy close studies of the ways of 
nature, and to all who enjoy well written descriptions of 


‘a favored land. 


Porms: DRIFT BRU, By Celia Thaxter, Boston; Hough- 
ton, Miffiin & Co. , =i 
It affords us much pleasure to direct attention to these 


rr, 16, 1896.) 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


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two volumes of yerse, which contain many poems of nature, 
Mrs. Thaxter is a clever and loving observer of bird life, and 
her sympathy has been warmly interested in the work of the 
AUDUBON SoctntTy. The first volume is in its thirteenth 
edition; the second in its fourth; and we hope to see each 
multiply, 
THE PERCHERON HORSE, 
France, by Chas, Du Hays. 
Co, 1886, 


In America, by M, C. Weld; in 
New York: Orange Judd 


The work of M,. Du Hays, first published im 1868, is well 
known, and the publishers have taken the recent formation 
of an Américan Percheron Horse Breeders’ Association as a 
fitting occasion to reissue it. Mr, Weld’s part of the book is 
a brief review af the importation of the breed into this 
country and its growth in favor as a dratight animal, 


ADVENTURES OF AN OLD Matp, By Aunt Ruth (Belle C, 
Green). New York; J, 8, Ogilvie & Co, Price 25 cents, 

This is a book which is likely to interest fourteen-year-old 
country sirls who have visited their city velatives; and for 
that matter forty-year-old girls and boys may appreciate its 
Widow Bedott style of humor, The publisher kindly sends 
us a printed ready-made notice, and asks us to say that ‘‘Her 
adventures will draw tears from a stone.” 


My FRIEND Jim, By W. 1, Norris, New York: Macmillan 
& Co,, 1886. Price 50 cents. 3 . 

This is a novel containing several passages of more than 
usual power, and entitling it toa rank above the ordinary, 
every-day product of this fiction-flooded day. Jt forms one 
ot Maeraliaias summer reading series, and is in good com- 
pany along with such masterpieces as Kingsley’s ““Hypatia’’ 
and ‘Westward Ho!’ 

THE AUTHORIZED Lirk or LINCOLN, by his confidential 
secretaries, John George Nicolay (now marshal of the Su- 
preme Court of the United States) and Col, John pt (lately 
Assistant Secretary of State of the United States), will bethe 
leading feature of The Centwry for 1886-7, 


Che Ziennel, 


Adress all communications to the Morest wand Stream Pub. Ch, 


FIXTURES. 


DOG SHOWS. 
, ae 27 to Oct. 2.—Dog Show of Indiana State Fair Association. 
v. M. Freeman, Secretary, Bicknell, Ind, 


Oct. 5 to 9.—Annual Dog Show of the Danbury Agricultural So- 
ciety. B.C. Lines, Secretary, Danbury, Conn, ; 

Ot, 13 and 14.—Third Annual Doe Show of the Stafford Kennel 
Club: BR, 8. Hicks, Secretary, Stafford Springs, Conn, 

Oct. 19 to 22.—Fitth Annual Dog Show of the New Brunswick 
Kennel Club, H. W. Wilson, Secretary, St. Johns, N. B. 

Dec. J to $.—Wirst Dog Show of the Inter-State Poultry and Pet 
atece Association, Cairo, Il, A.A. Cowdery, Secretary, Cobden, 


BRIELD TRIALS. 

Sept, 21.—Field Trials of the Manitoba Field Trials Club. Chas. 
A. Bozer, Secretary, Box 288, Winnipeg. 

Nov. §.—Second Annual Field Trials of the Western Field Trials 
a ee abt Abilene, Kan, R, C. Van Horn, Secretary, Kansas 
tity, Mo. 

Noy, 8.—Third Annual Field Trials of the Fisher’s Island Club, at 
Wisher'stsland, N.Y. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hoboken. N. J. 

Noy. 2%.—flighth Annual Field Trials of the Kastern Field Trials 
Club, at High Point, NW, C. W. A. Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Kings county, N, Y.. 

Dec. 6.—Bighth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn. 

Dec, 14.—TInaucural Field Trials of the Texas Field Trials Club. 
Formembers only. Jolin F. Sharp, Secretary, Marshall, Tex, 


A. K. R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 


HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 
of pedigrees, atc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month. Hnitries close on thelist. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
Wo entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50, Address “American Kennel Register,” P. O, Box 2832, New 
York, Number of entries already printed 4136. 


THE HORNELLSVILLE DOG SHOW. 


) Bete see plore Sept, 11.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
‘The first annual dog show of the Hornellsyille Kennel 
Club, held here the past week in conjunction with the 
Agricultural Fair of the Farmers’ Club, was a pronounced 
success. There were considerably more than 200 dogs on 
exhibition, many of them being well-known winners at some 
of our best shows.. The classes for setters, spaniels and 
beagles were well filled, especially the latter. The display of 
the Hornell Spaniel Club was an interesting feature of the 
show. The mastiffs, St. Bernards, deerhounds, bulldogs, 
and, in fact, nearly all of the breeds, were fairly represented, 
with the exception of the poimters, which were few in num- 
ber and poor specimens of the breed. The judging gave 
general satisfaction. 

Rockingham and Foreman again met to contest for the 
honors in the champion class for English setter dogs, and 
after along and careful examination Judge Davidson de- 
cided in favor of the former. Both were looking well. 
Many of the setters were not in good condition and some of 
the decisions would probably haye been reversed had all been 
shown at their best. The champion class for Hnglish setters 
was divided although there was but one bitch entered, Lidders- 
dale, she was off in coat. In the open dog class Royal Prince 
was al easy winner, he was wall shown and will undonbtedly 
be heard from again as he comes very near being first class 
and is as well bred as any. Knight of Snowden, was placed 
second, He was not looking so well as when at Newark last 
year and appears to be growing coarse. Marc, reserve, and 
Don Petrel, very high com., are both as good as Knight 
although Don was notin good form. Lassie, the winner in 
the bitch class, is a nice little bitch but did not show up 
well. Passion, winner of second, crowded her uncomfortab] 
for the place. Helen Douglass, reserve, looking fairly re 
was the only other in the class worthy notice. 

Chief, looking his best, was alonein the champion Irish 
class. In the open dog class, Tim, looking better than I ever 
saw him, was away ahead of anything in the class. In the 
bitch elass, Youbee scored a win over Molla and Nellie, the 

latter shown much too thin. 

Old Argus and Heather Belle were the only Gordons 
shown and won in their respective classes. 

The pointers were a poorlot. Beau Beau, winner of sec- 

ond, was the best, but her mangy condition beat her. 

The spaniels were a nice collection, although most of them 
were shown. by the Hornell Spaniel Club and not for eompe- 
tition. Black Prince won over his kennel mate in the cham- 
pion field class. In the open dog class Niven’s Darkey was 
alone. He was given first, which he well deserved. Niven’s 
Busy, winner of first in the open cocker class, is a beauty of 
the correct type, and I shall expect to see her beat many a 
good one next year if she is shown. Doe, winner of second, 
and Ned Obo, reserve, are well known. The winning fox- 
hounds and deerhounds are also well known, 

The beagles were a striking feature of the show. Although 
not up in number to some of the displays of our leading 

_ shows, the quality was equal if not superior to anything 1 


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ever saw together at New York. Mr, A, C, Krueger, the 
judge, gave entire satisfaction. Inthe champion dog class 

anherman, in splendid condition, was shown for exhibition 
only, bee the property of the judge, Rattler 1, won over 
Rattler ILL, the latter not being the equal of the winner in 
body or coat, The winner is growing throaty and is a trifle 
wide in front. In the champion bitch class Bonnie received 
the awaid, being the only entry, Ter muzzle is her weakest 
point. In the open class Cameron's Racket, the property of 
the judge, was not for competition. Jupiter, the winner, 
was hard pressed by Goodwood Rattler, who scraped bin, 
hard. Jupiter is somewhat coarse, heavy in head, and thick 
in leather. Driver is long cast, deficient in coat and not of 
the correct type. Tempest, a yery promising puppy, was 
not in the best of condition, which consequently magnified 
his faults, making him appear long cast and leggy, he can 
also be improved in ance, The bitch class was one of the 
best [ have eyer seen, Myrtle won with Jessie second, Both 
these bitches were commented tipon in your report of the late 
New York show. Music Ill. isa very nice bitch, is a trifle 
snipy and her eyes are not as prominent as they should be; 
she is just a trifle long east and her coat can be improved, 
Betty, heayy in whelp, is off in ears and muzzle. Vic, a bitch 
of great quality, shows age, her mouth is gone and she was 
shown toofat. Virginia is snipy, has open feet and shows 
throatiness. Queen Bird showed signs of mange, she is poor 
in ear and too light in muzzle. Dot, the remaining entry, is 
deficient in coat and tail, a trifle long cast and out at elbows. 
In the class for under 12in, only one entry was shown who 
just managed to get under the 12in. standard, He was off in 
muzzle and feet, otherwise a fair little dog, 

The mastiffs were well represented by Hero TIL, Agrippa 
and Nell, well known, Lady Neyison and Bell Nevison are 
just fair specimens. 

The smooth-coated St. Bernards were # very good lot, 
Apolle, winner in the champion class, was not looking 
nearly as weil as when I saw him last. 

Mr. Harrison showed four capital collies, two dog's and two 
bitches, winning first and second in each class, The bitch 
Miss Penelope is very good. 

Mr. J, EK. Thayer carried off all the fox-terrier prizes for 
which he had entries, as did Mr, Dole in the bull-terrier 
classes. His winning bitch, Lady Tarquin, has less faults 
than any bitch [ have scen. Among the other terriers were 
some good ones. Dan O’Shea’s Irish terrier Krin was shown 
as Grinn. Mr. Naylor’s Scotch Rosie and Dandie Dinmonts 
Pride of Leda and Bonnie Briton, Mr. Shinn’s Skye Lady 
Kate and Mr. Muss’s black and tan Lady well deserved their 


prizes. All of them are well known, Mr. Thayer was the 
only exhibitor of bulldogs. All of them have a long list of 
winnings, 


The dogs were fed on Spratts biscuit under the supervision 
of Mr. John Read to the satisfaction of the exhibitors. The 
special prize for the city sending the largest number of dogs 
went to London, Ont,, with 51 entries, 48 owned by Mr. D. 
O’Shea, the second prize going to Mr, J. KE, Thayer with 13 
entries. Following is a complete list of the 

AWARDS. 

ENGLISH SETTERS,—CuHAmpron—Dog: F, Windholz’s Rock- 
ingham. Bitch: T. G. Davey’s Liddersdale—OPmn—Dogs: 1st, J. 
Johnson’s Royal Prince; 2d, T. G Davey’s Knight of Snowden, 
Yery high com. reserve, TG. Davey'’s Mare. Very high com., D. 
O’Shea’s Grouse and W, Tallman’s Don Petrel. High com., T. G. 
Davey’s Canada. Com,, Chatanqua Kennels’ Teddy Bang. Bitches: 
ist, T. G. Davey’s Lassie; 2d, W. Tallman’s Passion. Very high 
com, reserve, T. G. Davey’s Helen Douglass. Com., D, O*Shea’s 


IRISH SETTERS.—Caampion—Doy; Max Wenzel’s_ Chief. 
Bitch: No entries.—OPEN—Dogs: Ist and 2d, Max Wenzel's Tim and 
Cat-Foot. Bitches: 1st, Max Wenzel’s Yoube; 2d, D. O’Shea’s Molla. 
Very high com., T. J. Farley's Nellie. 

GORDON SETTERS.—Dags: Ist, J. H. Thayer’s Argus, Bitches: 
Ist, D, O’Shea’s Heather Belle. 

POINTERS.—Dogs: No entries. Bitches: Ist, T. G. Davey’s Can- 
adian Queen; 2d and yery high com., Lackawana Kennels’ Beau 
Bean and Christmas Luck. 

EIELD SPANIDNLS.—CHAmprion—A. C. Wilmerding’s Black 
Prince.—OPEn—Ist, D. O’Shea’s Niven’s Darkey, 

COCKER SPANIELS.—CH4mPron—W, 0. Partridge’s Helen,.— 
OPEN—BLACK OR Liver—tst, D, O’Shea’s Niven’s Busy; 2d, Ameri- 
can Cocker Kennels’ Doc. Very high com. reserve, and very high 
com., Pay & Baxters Ned Obo, Yum Yum and Widow Cliquot.— 
Any orHeR CoLoR—tist, J. H. Spring’s Dido; 2d, withheld. Very 
high com., G. S. Metcalf’s Venus. 

FOXHOUNDS.—ist and 2d, D. O’Shea's Ranger and Rory I. 

DEERHOUNDS.—CHampion—J. E. Thayer’s Bran.—OPpen—lst 
and 2d, J. H. Thayer’s Thora and Duncan, 

GREYHOUNDS.—1st, C. 8. Wizsom’s Harmony; 2d and com., H. 
L. M’*Coy’s Lonellin and Maud. 

BEAGLES.—cnAmMPron—Dog: D. O'Shea’s Rattler. Bitch: Mrs. 
QO. White’s Bonnie——OPrpan—Dogs: ist, P. and J. Kaschenbach’s 
Diver; 2d, withheld. Very high com., W.S. Diffenderffer’s Tempest. 
High com., C. $8. Wixon’s Flute W. Bitches: Ist and very high 
com., W. 5. Diffenderffer’s Myrtle and Betty; 2d and high com., 
Somerset_ Kennels’ Jessie and Virginia. Very high com., D, 
O’Shea’s Music Ili. High com., J. Annin, Jr.'s Vic. Com., P. P. 
Lewis’s Dot,—UNDER 121n.—lst, Somerset Kennels’ My Maryland. 

MASTIFFS.— Dogs: Ist, V. M. Haldeman’s Hero IIL; 2d, Lacka- 
wana Kennels’ Agrippa. Bitches: 1st, ¥V. M. Haldeman’s Nell; 2a 
and very high com., H. lL, Hollis’s Lady Nevison and Bell Nevison. 

ST. BERNARDS.—Smoora CoaTEp—CmaAaMPron—W.W.Tucker’s 
Apollo.—OpEN—Dogs: 1st and 2d, W. W. Tucker’s Souldan and 
Plato. Bitches: ist. E. McLoughlin’s Beatrice Bow; 2d, W. W 
Tucker’s Kara. 

NEW FOUNDLANDS,—ist and 2d, D. O’Shea’s Bruno and Leno. 

COLLIES.—Dogs: Ist and 2d, M. Harrison's Nullamore and 
Bluejacket. Very high com. reserve, F. G. Babcock, Jr.’s 
Dan. Very high com., D. O’Shea’s Dice. High com., H, Ffunt’s 
Mack. Bitches: 1st and 2d, M. Harrison's Miss Penelope and Gem. 
High com., F. G. Babcock, Jr.’s Panny. 

FPOX-TERRIERS.—CHAamprion—Bitch: J. BH. Thayer's Belgrave 
Primrose.—Opmn—Dogs; Ist, J. E. Thayer’s Richmond Tyrant; 2a 
and very. high com., D. O’Shea’s Lythan Ben and Gaffer. Bitches: 
ist and 2d, J. H. Thayer’s Shame and Jaunty. Very highcom., D. 
O'’Shea’s Venom. 

BULL-TERRIERS.—Dogs: Ist_and ?da, F. ¥. Dole’s Count and 
The Baron. Very high com., D.O’Shea’s Crib, Bitches: Ist and 
2d, F. F. Dole’s Lady Tarquin and White Violet. High com., BE. 
Smith’s Fanny and D. O’Shea’s Lilly. 

SKYE THRRIERS.—Ist, C. A. Shinn'’s Lady Kate. 

WIRH-HATRED AND IRISH TERRIERS.—Ist and 2d, D. 

O’Shea’s Erinand Flic. 
HABD-HAIRED SCOTOH TERRIERS.—ist, J. H. Naylor’s 


osie. 
BEDLINGTON TERRIBRS.—Iist, D, O’Shea’s Clagulo. 
DANDIE DINMONT TERRIERS.—Iist and 2d, J. H. Naylor's 
Pride Leader and Bonnie Briton. 

BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS.— Dogs: 1st, Lackawanna Kennels’ 
Jumbo; 2d, H. Muss’s Mahomet. Bitches; 1st, H. Muss’s Lady.’ 

BULLDOGS.—CHAmMPrIon—Dng: J. E. Ter Tippos. Bitch: 
J. H. Thayer's Rhodora,—OPEN—Dogs: Ist, J.B. Thayer’s Moses. 
Bitches: 1st and 2d, J. H. Thayer’s Juno and Josephine. 

PUGS.— Dogs: Ist, withheld; 2d, B. F. La Rue’s Baby, Bitches: 
ist, D. O’Shea’s Judy, ; 

ROUGH-COATED TERRIERS.—Unpir 7uBs.—lst and 2d, D. 
O’Shea’s Nellie and Lady. 

ITALIAN GRHY HOUNDS.—ist, Lackawana Kennels’ Posey. 

MISCELLANHOUS.—ist, D. o’Shea’s Rove; 2d, Glencho Collie 
Kennels’ Bob; 8d, L. S. Lawrence’s Lucy. 

SPECIAL PRIZES, 

Best kennel English setters, T. G. Davey; Irish setters, Max 
Wenzel; Collies, M. Harrison; Geamress W, 8. Diffenderffer, 2 
Somerset Kennels; St. Bernards, W. W. T 


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2d 
. Tucker; bulldogs, J. ore 
Thayer; spaniels, Way and Baxter, bull-terriers, PF, F, Dole. City 
prize, lst, D. O'Shea; 2d, J. H, Thayer. 
HORNELL, 


MASTIFE SALE,—My, A, Gerald Hull, of Saratoga 
Panes N, Y., has purchased from the Ashmont Kennels 
the well-known mastiff bitches Lorna Doone and Bal Gal, 
and the winner in the Waverly open dog class, Debonair. 


THE WAVERLY DOG SHOW. 


alee first fall dog show of the New Jersey Kennel Club, 

held at Waverly this week in conjunction with the New 
Jersey State Agricultural Society, is a decided success. The 
entries number 427, which is 4 larger number than we expected 
to see at this season of the year. The quality of the animals 
shown is aboye the average, many of the classes being ex- 
ceptionally good in this respect, ‘The new building erected 
by the Agricultural e aul is well aclapted for the purpose, 
being very well ventilated and fairly well lighted. The 
judging was not begun in very good season on ‘Tuesday, but 
good progress was made and all but four small classes were 
finished that day, The attendance has been very good so far 
and with the big erowd expected to-day and to-morrow the 
club will undoubtedly clear a handsome balance, The dogs 
are well cared for and with the exception that the Adams 
Express Company was very dilatory in delivering’ the dogs 
intrusted to its care, everything connected with the show ap- 
pears to run smoothly, 

AWARDS. 


MASTINES.—CHamperon—Dog: Ashmont Kennels’ Ilford Crom- 
well, Bitch: Winlawn Kennels’ Prussian Princess.—Opan—Dogs: 
Ist, Ashmont Kennels’ Debonair; 2d, E. H. Moore’s Ilford Caution; 
éd, R. A. Derby’s Pharaoh. Very highcom., J. . Winchell’s Boss 
and Winlayyn Kennel? Scipio. High com.,, J, Smieton, Jrs Kaffir 
and Winlawn Kennels’ Hector. Bitches: Ist, Ashmont Kennels’ 
Alice; 2d and 3d, Winlaiwn Kennels’ Queen Il. and Hebe. Pup- 
Prus—Dogs; Ist, 2d and yery high com., Winlawn Kennels’ Regu- 
lus, Percival and Dford Herciiles. Bitches: 1st, J. L. Winchell’s 
Boss's Lady Clare; 2d, Winlawn Kennels’ Daphne, 

ST. BERNARDS:.—RovugnH-CoATmp—CHAMPION—Dog: Hermi- 
tage Kennels’ Duke of Leeds, Bitch: Hermitage Kennels’ Rhona. 
—Oppn—Dogs; ist, J. E. Orr's Bronze; 2d, Hermitage Kennels’ 
Cyrus; 3d, J. W. Burgess’s Rene. High com., P. Thurtle’s Tell. 
Com., A. J. Massey’s St. Triphon and J. Ellice’s Monarch. Bitches; 
Ist, Dr, Young’s Empress; 2d, Hermitage Kennels’ St, Bride; 3d, 
yery high com. reserve, very high com., high com, and coni., Hos- 
pice Kennels’ Jean d’Are, La Duchesse, Sheila and Dame Blanche. 

High com,, Ethel Agnes Watson's Margery.—Purprns—Dugs: Ist, 
Hospice Kennels’ General Butler. Bitciies: Ist, L. H. Wilbmerding’s 
Marchioness; 2d, withheld, 

ST. BERNAEKDS.—Smonra-CoaTED—OHAMPLION — Dog: W. W. 
Tucker’s Apollo, Biteh: Hermitage Kennels’ Leila.—Opnn—Dogs: 
Ist, Hospice Kennels’ Hector; 2d, Hermitage Kennels’ Eric; 3d, 
withheld. Com,, Progressive Kennels’ Duty and W. W. Tucker's 
Souldan. Bitches: Ist, Hermitage ennels’ Alma IT.; 2d, Progres- 
sive Kennels’ Girola; 3d, W. W. Tucker's Princess Lowise, Very 
high com. reserve, Progressive Iennels’ Apajune. Very high 
com., Hospice Kennels’ Thisbe. High com., Hermitage Kennel’s 
Hilda,—Pupriss—Dogs: Ist and 2d, W. W.Tucker’s Zeno Il. and 
Prince Karl. Bitches: 1st, Hospice Kennels’ Queen of Sheba; 2d, 
Progressive Kennels’ Lady Arline, ‘ 

NEWFOUNDLANDS.—Ist and 2d, D. O’Shea’s Bruno and Leo. 

GREY HOUNDS.—CaAmpron—cC, D. Webber’s Mother Demdike. 
OPEN—Dogs: Ist, C. D. Webber's Pembroke; 2d, H, W. Hunting- 
ton’s Duke. Wery high com., 0, D, Webber's stormy Day, Bitches: 
1st, C, D. Webber's Sister in Black; 2d, H. W. Huntington’s Haw- 
thorne Belle. Very high coin., W. Blackham’s Begonia. Pippies: 
Ist, and 2d, C. D. Webber's Stormy Day and Lady May. 

DEERHOUNDS.—CuHAmepron—J. E. Thavyer’s Chieftain,—OPpEn 
—Dogs: J. EH. Thayer’s Highland Laddie. Ditches: Ist, J. HE. 
Thayer’s Ramona. Puppies: Ist and 2d, J. H. Thayer's Highland 
Laddie and Highland Lassie. 

POINTERS,—LARGE—CHAMPION—Dog; Absent. Bitch; No en- 
tries.—OPEN—Dogs: 1st, C. J. Peshall’s Nick of Naso; 2d, A. Col- 
lins’s Captain Fred; 3d, C. J. Peshall’s Jimmie. Very high com., 
F. Kammel’s Dash. High com., H. J. Bennett's Rugby. Com., F. 
Smith’s Joe. Bitches: 1st, withheld; 2d J, N. Lewis’s Fan Fan; 2d, 
G. W. McNeil’s Beauty. Very high com., H. J, Bennett’s Polly 
Varden. Com., W. Hepsley’s Lill—Smatr—CnAMPION—Doyg: Ab- 
sent. Bitch: No entries —Opun—Dogs: 1st, H. J. Bennett's Phelan; 
2d, Dr. 8. Fleet Speir’s Don Donald, Bitcives: Ist, Reserve Kennels" 
Patti M.; 2d and 3d, J. H. Phelan’s Dressand Rosa. Very high 
com., Vail & Wilms’s Lady Snow. High com., T. G. Dayey’s Can- 
adian Queen and J. N. Lewis's Jill. Com., G. 'W. McNeil’s Temp- 
tation and W. 8, R, Ogilyy’s Peg of Limayaddy.—Puprres—Doge: 
ist, Clifton Kennels’ Bangso; 2d, G. L. Wilms’s Naso of Jersey. 
Very high com. reserye, C. J. Peshall’s Lorne of Naso. Very high 
com,, H. Vail’s Naso of Deyonshire, Com., J. H. Shippee’s Grover. 
Bitches: Ist, very high com. reserve, very high com., high com., G. 
L. Wilms’s Mayflower, Galatea, Natation and Queen of Naso; 2d 
F. Lister’s Louise of Naso, Com,, H, J. Bennett’s Lady Davidson" 
_ ENGLISH SETTERS.—CHampron—Dog: F. Windholz’s Rock- 
ingham. Bitch: T. G. Davey’s Liddersdale.—Oren—Dogs: Ist, T, G. 
Davey’s Knight of Snowden; 2d, Dr. 8. Fleet Speirs Herz; 3d, J. 
Von Lengerke’s Prince Dash. Very high com,, H. B. Duryea’s 
Royal Sultan, Mrs, fF. A. Cannon’s Yale Belton and Reserye Ken- 
nels’ Pendragon, High com., Ll. B. Wright’s Prince Jester and T. 
G. Davey’s Mare. Com., T. G. Davey’s Canada and Dr. 8. Fleet 
Speir’s General Arthur. Bitches: 1st, fF. Windholz’s Cora of Weth- 
erall; 2d, G. W. Neal’s Daisy Foreman; 3d,'l. G, Davey’s Lassie. 
yoy high com. reserve, W, Tallman’s ‘Passion. Very high comj, 
P. C, Ohl’s Nettie B. High com., F. Windholz’s Princess Phoebus, 
Rosecroft Kennels’ Hazel and W. Tallman’s Lulu. Com., T. G. 
Davey’s Helen Douglass. Puppres—Dogs; Ist, H. B. McKnight's 
Paris Boy; 2d, R. V. Ohl’s Lord Percy. High com., W. J. Dean’s 
Rocket. Bitches: Ist, Rosecroft Kennels’ Forest Belle; 2d, H, B. 
McKnight's Michigan Belle. 

BLACK AND TAN SHTTERS.—CHampron—E. Mahar’s Royal 
Duke.—OPEn—Dogs: 1st, J. N. Lewis’s Bluff I1.; 2d, 8, A. Hess’s 
Dash; 3d, R. Cusack’s Tony. Bitches! 1st, D. O’Shea’s Heather 


Belle. 

IRISH SETTERS.—CHAMPION—Dog: Max Wenzel’s Chief. Bitch: 
CO. T. Thompson’s Trix.—OpENn—Dogs: Ist, Park City Kennels’ Ger- 
ald; 2d, Max Wenzel’s Tim; 3d, J. H, Roberts's Bruce. Very high 
com. reserve, H. B. Goetschius’s Chief IJ. Very high com., C. W. 
Rodenbure’s Chip. High com., H. B. Wright's Glencho’s Boy" 
Bitches: ist, 2d and 38d, Max Wenzel’s Yoube, Ready and Dinah. 
Very high com., A. W. Pearsall’s Lillie Mal one.—PuPrrms—Dogs: 
Ist, Max Wenzel’s Cat-Foot. Bitches: ist, I, H. Roberts’ Helen, 

FIELD SPANIELS.—CHAmprion—A. E. Rendle’s Compton Ban- 
dit.—Oppmn—tist, D. O’Shea’s Niven’s Darkey; 2d, HE. M. Oldham’s 
Lady Abbot. 

COCKER SPANIELS.—Cuamepron—J, P. Willey’s Shina,—Orrw 
—LiyEr OR BLACK—Dogs: ist, American Cocker Kennels’ Doc; 2d, 
Fay & Baxter’s Ned Obo. Bitches: Ist, J, P, Willey’s Miss Obo I1.; 
2d, very high com, and high com,, Pay & Baxter’s Widow Cliquot, 
Yum Yum and Bijou; ad. D. O’Shea’s Niven’s Busy.—ANy OTHER 
Conor—Ist, withheld; 2d, W. 8. Gadling’s Sparkle, High com., 
R. J. Seabury’s Rex. Puppies: Ist, A, W. Day’s None Such; 2d, 
Bay & Baxter’s Yum Yum. Very high com., W. S. Gadling's 
Adonisand P. H. Barnard’s Montague. High com., W.8. Gad- 
ling’s Romeo. 

CLUMBER SPANIELS.—ist and 2d, M. Richardson's Neweastle 
and Tyne. 

HOXHOUNDS.—CHAMpron—D. Q’Shea’s Roxey.—Opren—ist, D. 
O’Shea’s Ranger. Puppics: Ist, D. O’Shea’s Ranger II. 

COLLIES.—Cuaarron— Dog: No entries, Bitch: Hempstead Farm 
Co.'s Lady of the Lake.—_Opnn—Dogs; 1st, J- Van Schaick’s Scotson; 
2d, M. Harrison’s Nullamore; 3d, Glencho Collie Kennels’ Kenneth. 
Very high com., J. Watson's Bounce and Clipper. High com., M. 
Harrison’s Blue Jacket. Bitches: lst, Hempstead Farm Co.'s Lady 
Ellis; 2d, M. Harrison’s Gem; 3d, J. Wlice’s Rose. Very high com., 
RK. H. Moore’s Gypsey. High com., M. Hartison’s Miss Penelope. 
—PUPPiIEs—Dugs; Ist, J. Van Schaick’s Scotson; 2d, withheld, 
High com., J. D. Shotwell’s Tom Brown. Bitches: ist, withheld; 
2d and high com., J. D, Shotwell’s Madge and Jessie. 


BEAGLES.—CHAMPrIon—W. 8, Diffenderffer’s Rattler I7.— 
OpEn—LARGEe—Dogs: Ist, H. F. Schellhass’s Trailer; 2d, Somerset 
Kennels’ Jupiter. Very high com., Ff. D. Ogilby’s Flasher. High 
com., W.H. Child’s Tony Weller, H. R. Coleman’s Racket and G. 
Laick’s Goodwood Rattler. Bitches: 1st, W. 8. Diffenderffer’s 
Tiyrtle; 2d, Somerset Kennels’ Jessie. Very high com,, W.S. Dit- 
fenderfter’s Queen Bird and Betty, E, R. Coleman *s Maud, Somer- 
set Kennels’ Virginia, H. S, Schellhass’s Trinket, D. O'Shea’s 
Musie IIT. and P. Dorsey’s May Belle Il. High com., C. P. Lewis's 
Dot.—SmMati—tist, D. O’Shea’s Fair Maid. Puppies: lst and 2d, H. 
F. Schellhass's Hecho and Melody. Very high com., W._8. Diffen- 
Heaters Tempest. High com. and com., J. H. Seeley’s Nellie and 

over. ' 

PUGS.--CHAmpron—City View Kennels’ Bradford Ruby.—Oprun 
—Dogs: 1st, City View Kennels’ Ko-Ko, Bitches: 1st and.2d, City 
View Kennels’ Lady Cloudy and Tiny. Very high com., Edith A. 
Bannister’s Jessie. Puppies: 1st, City View Kennels’ Ko-Ko; 2d, 
C. D. Bannister’s unnamed. 

BULLDOGS.—Ist, H. 8. Porter’s Caliban. . 


BULL-THRRIERS.—CHampron—F, PF. Dole’s Count.—Opnn— 
OVER 25LB8.—Dogs: Ist, W. F. Hobbie’s Grabber; 2d, F. F. Dole’s 


| The Baron. High com,, J, Patterson’s Judas and C, A. Stevens's 


The Earl. Bitches: lst and very high com,, F, F. Dole’s White 


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Violet and Lady Tarquin; 2d, C. A. Stevens’s Rose. UNDER 25LBs, 

— Dongs: No entries. Bitches; Ist, C. WH. Hays’s Venus. Puppies: 

rie D. O'Shea’s Lill; 2d, Livesey’s Tuff. High com., Stegman’s 
oby._ 

FOX-TEREIBRS. —CeAmPron-——Dog: J. H. Thayer’s Belgrave 
Primrose, Bilch: J. K. Vhayer’s Richmond Olive.—OppEy—Dogs: 
Ist, ad and yery high com., Kelly and Hoey’s Valet Shovel, and 
Karl Lycester, 2d, A. Belmot, Jr.’s Bacchanal, Very high com. 
and high com., J.B. Thayer’s Raby Jack aud Raby Tyrant Tl. 
Com., D, O’Shea’s Lythem Ben. Bitches: Ist and 2d, A, Belmont, 
Jr.'s Satety and Marguerite; 3d, J. BH, Thayer’s Haby Belle — 
PuPprirs—Dogs: ist, F. Hoey’s Luke: 2d and high com., J. BE. Thay- 
er’s Richmond Tyrant and Raby Tyrant IL. Bitches; 1st, ¥. Hoey’s 
Pluck; 2d,J.E.Thayer’s Raby Belle. Com., 4. GC. Dennison’s Trix, 

BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS—ist and high com., G. D. 
Woodill’s Queen and Victor; 2d, h. Leyer’s Jet. 

IRISH AND ROUGH-HATRED TERRIPRS—ist and 2d, D. 
O’Shea’s Brin and Fly. 

BEDLINGTON TERRIERS.—1st, D. O’Shea’s ‘Zulu, 

SKYE TERRIERS,—Ist, Mrs. L, E. Bellinger’s Tanzie; 2d, C. A. 
Shinn’s Lady Kate, 

TOY TERRIERS.—1st, withheld; 2d, D, O’Shea’s Nellie. 

KING CHARLES SPANINLS.—I1st and 2d, Royal King Charles 
Kennels’ Roscius and Princess. Very hich com., Miss Jennie Ben- 
nett’s Gipsy. High com., Mis. M, Eronheim’s Spark, 

BLENWHEIM SPANTELS.—Ist and 2d, Royal King Charles Ken- 
nels’ King Victor and ing Pippin. 

YORKSHIRE THREIHNRS.—Ist, A. W. Cabot’s Lancashire Star; 
ao ES high com. and com., W-. 0. Weliman’s Prince II,, Joe and 

andy. 

MISCELLANEOUS,—LAargr—ist, Zeller’s Marco.—SMAri—ist, 
Topsy, SEnume CnAss.—ist and 2d, A, W. Pearsall’s two un- 
named bitches. High com., A. W. Pearsall’s dog; J. 
Gipsie Queen. 

SPECIALS.—Ilford Cromwell, Old English Mastiff Club cup. 
Beaufort, pointer sweepstake. 


KENNEL NOTES. 
NAMES CLAIMED, 

[= Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks, 

Cord. By Geo. W. Schenk, Burlington, Ja., for tayny and wiiite 
smooth St. Bernard bitch,whelped Aug. 1, 1886, by Tucker's Apolio 
(Medor—Blass) out of Laone (ALIS.R. 2416). 

Tyras and Minka, By Geo. W. Schenk, Burlington, 14., for 
orange tawny and white St, Bernard dog and_ bitch whelped Ange, 
diage by Tucker's Apolio (Medor—Blass) out of Laone (ARR, 


Connor’s 


Jenny dnd Jura, By Geo, W. Schenk, Burlington, fa., for orange 
and white smooth St. Bernard bitches, whelped Aug, 1, 1886, by 
Tucker's Apollo (Medor—Blass) out of Laone (A.E-R. 2416). 

Nevada Dick. By Geo. W, Schenk, Burlington, la., for solid 
liver cocker spaniel dog, whelped July y, 1836, by Hornell Silk out 
of Gypsy (Bonanza—Bonny). . 

Nigger L., Chic, Nel and Topsey. By Geo. W. Schenk, Burling- 
ton, la., for black cocker spaniels, two dogs and two bitches, 
Baclned July 7, 1886, by Hornell Silk out of Gypsy (Bonanza— 

onny). 

Fred Gladstone. By Chas. Tucker, Stanton, Tenn., for white and 
lemon Hnglish setter dog, whelped May 16, 1886, by Gladstone (Dan 
—Petrel) ont of Flounce (Druid—Ruby). 

Foauny Gladstone. By J. M. Fromfield, Jx., General Wayne, Pa., 
for orange and white Hnelish setter bitch, whelped Aug. 30, 1585, 
by Gladstone (Dan—Petrel) out of Flounce (Druid—Ruby). 

Rebel Rod. By J. M. Fromfield, Jr.. General Wayne, Pa., for 
blue belton English setter dog, whelped April 9, 1886, by Roaderigo 
out of Gypsey Maid. 

Voiantes. By J. H. Phelan, Jersey City, N. J., for liver and 
white pointer dog, whelped Dec, 18, 1885, by Donald If. (Donald— 
Devonshire Lass) out of Lady Bell (Bang Bang— - ‘ 

Queen Maband Romping Girl. By Thos. W, Mills, Montreal, 
Can., for light brindle and tiger brindle bull bitches, whelped 
4 He a}, 1886, by Guillermo (Moses—Jiuno) out of Patti (Toreador— 

etsey). 

Monarch and Bellissima TI. By Thos. W. Mills, Montreal, Can., 
for dark brindle bulldog and bitch, whelped July 31, 1886, by Guil- 
lermo (Moses—Jino) out of Patti (Toreador—Betsey). 

Clipper, Star and York. By Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., 
for three stone fawn pug dogs, whelped Aug. 14, 1886, by Treasure 
(Fritz—Banjo) out of Jivsey (Don Juan—HFoxey). . 

Bandit aid Rustic. By D. 8. Gregory, New York, for liver and 
white and lemon and white pointer dogs, whelped July 19, 1886, by 
Bracket (Graphic—Bloomo) out of Lucia (Croxteth—Belle). 

Gath’s Gem. By Blue Blood Kennels, Newburyport, Mass., for 
black, white and tan English setter bitch, whelped May, 1886, by 
Gath’s Marl: out of Dell. 

Gerald, Garland and Gertrude. By F.C. Wheeler, London, Ont., 
for fox-terriers, one black, tan and white dor and biteh and one 
white, black and tan bitch, whelped July 24, 1886, by Avenger 
(A.K.B. $04) out of Dudley Rage (Pickle 11—Frantic). _ 

Adonis. By Mill Brook Wennels, Bergeniield, N. J., for dark 
brindle, correct markings, St. Bernard dog, whelped May 15, 1886, 
by Verone (A.&.R. 418) out of Nellie (Dirk—Abra). 

Arcner. By Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N. J., for orange 
brindle, correct markings, St. Bernard dog, whelped May 15, 1886, 
by Verone (A.K.R. 418) out of Wellie (Dirk—Abra). 

Ancie. By Mall Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, N. J., for orange, 
correct white markings, St. Bernard bitch, whelped May 15, 1886, 
by Verone (A.K.R. 418) out of Nellie (Dirk—Abra). 

Ast and Ajax. By Mill Brook Kennels, Bergenfield, for tawny 
and white St. Bernard dogs, whelped Muy 15, 1886, by Verone 
(A.K.R. 418) out of Nellie (Dirk—Ahbra). : 

Gathstone, By Blue Blood Kennels, Newburyport, Mass., for 
black, white and tan English setter bitch, whelped April 27, 1886, 
by Gath’s Mark out of Mag (Gladstone—Layalette), = =~ , 

Spol Dash. By Robert Leslie, Lynn, Mass., for white and liver 
ticked pointer dog, whelped July 12, 1885, by Sir Philip Sydney 
(Fosco—Kit) out of Topsy (Jake—Bess). 4 

Mont Royal Kennels. By Thomas W. Milis, Montreal, Can., for 
his kennels of bulldogs. 

BRED. 


(2 Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 
Girdla—Duiy. Progressive Kennels’ (Flatbush, L. I.) St. Ber- 
nard bitch Girola (A.1X. lt, 1606) to their Duty (AIS -R.. 3858), Sept. 2. 
Lady—The O'Donoyiue. Excelsior Irish Water 8 aniel Clup’s 
Milwaukee, Wis.) Ivish water spaniel bitch Lady (Bob—Bridget) 
o their The O’Donoghwve (Mickey Pree—Hily O’Connor), Sept. 10. 
Brenda Sccunda—ilford Caution. EH. H. Moore’s (Melrose, Mass.) 
poet ee Brenda Secunda (Turk—Prenda) to his Ilford Cau- 
ion, Sept. 3. ; ! 
Nellic—Turls IT. W. E. Weeks'’s (Winchester, Mass.) mastiff 
bitch Nellie (Major—Mollie) to EH, H. Moore’s Turk TI., Sept. 2. 
Doxie—Merchant Prince. 1. C. Johnson's (Boston, Mass.) St. Ber- 
nard bitch Doxie (Romeo—Julict) to EH. H. Moore’s Merchant 
Prince, Sept, 6. i . 
Diva—Merchant Prince. H. M. Bullivant’s (Boston, Mass.) St, 
Bernard bitch Diya to H, H. Moore’s Merchant Prince, Sept. 2. | 
Sandella—lford. Caution. J. S. Coxey’s (Massillon, 0.) mastiff 
bitch Sandella (Boss—Bess) to H. H. Moore’s ford Caution, 
Sept, 8. . 
Fawn—Chief. F. M, Brasher’s (Brooklyn, N.Y.) Irish setter 
bitch Pawn (Eleho—Noreen) to Max Wenzel’s Chief (A.K.R. 2381), 
WHELPS, 
ts" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Bianks. 
Disic. W. EH. Deane’s (Somerset, Mass.) heagle bitch Dixie (Flute 
—Thorne), Aug. 30, five (four dogs), by his Flute D. (A.K.R. 


2388). . 
"Thule. Mill Brook Kennels’ (Bergenfield, N. J.) collie bitch 
3, eight (five dogs), by 


Thule (Garry Il.—Lassie of Wyckoff), Sept. 

Dr. J. W. Downey’s Gordon, ; ; 
Patti, Thomas W. Mills’s (Montreal, Can.) bull bitch Patti 

fant 2528), July $1, nine (two dogs), by his Guillermo (A.K.R. 
1 


Jess. Geo. Chillas’s (Toronto, Ont.) Clumber spaniel bitch Jess 
eh ete a Aug. 29, five (three dogs), by F. H. F. Mercer’s Johnny 

en—Joan). ' 
: Canace. C. B, Gilbert's (New Haven, Conn.) basset hound bitch 
Canace (Jupiter—Citron), Sept. 2, five (three dogs), by his Bertrand 
(Bourbon—Cigarette); one dog and oue bitch since dead. ‘ : 

Gypsy. Geo. W. Schenk’s (Burlington, fa.) cocker ‘spaniel bitch 
Gypsy (Bonanza—Bonny), July 7, six (four dogs), by Fornell Span- 
ie] Club’s Hornell Silk. } 

Laone. Geo. W. Schenk’s (Burlington, Ia.) smooth St. Bernard 
bitch Laone (A.K.R. 2416), Aug, 1, five (one dog), by W. W. 
Tucker’s Apollo eee anes eee . i 

Flossie Belie. Thos. Taylor’s (Four Mile Run, Va.) Irish setter 
bitch Flossie Belle (A.I.R. 2433), Sept. 5, three dogs, by B. F. Guy's 
Galliard (Snap—Vic), ; 

Hannie B. . J. Blake’s (Hartford, Conn.) St. Bernard bitch 
Fannie B. (A.K.R. 3850), Aug. 5, fourteen (five dogs), by E, Rh, 
Hearn’s Duke of Leeds (A. K.R. 1535), 

SALES. 

(2 Netes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 

Gypsy. Black cocker spaniel bitch, whelped March, 1885, by 
Bonanza out of Bonny, by Geo, W. Schenk, Burlington, Ia., to 
Aug. Becker, same place. 


Cricket. Black Newfoundland bitch, age and pedigree not given 
by Geo. W. Schenk, Burlington, Ia., to Aug. Becker, same twee f 

Chic. Black cocker spaniel doe, whelped July 7, 1886 by Honnall 
Silk owt of Gypsy, by Geo. W. Schenk, Burlington, Ta., to Win. 
McArthur, same place, 

Neil, Solid black cocker spaniel bitch 
Hornell Silk out of Gypsy, by Geo. W, Se 
Associated Fanciers, Philadelphia, Pa, 

y ee sas pee 8 tees el CR ena ee J uly lit ao by Hor- 
5 outa ypsy, by Geo. W. Schenk, Burlington, la., to C, 
MeDonald, Chicago, Oh. : he } 
igqger IT. ack cocker spaniel dog, whelped July 7, 1886, b 
Hornell Silk out of Gypsy, by Geo. W, Schenk, Burlington, Ia., ty 
i, B. Yerington, Virginia City, Ney. 

NN coada Dick, Liver cocker spaniel dog, whelnped July 7, 1886, by 
Hornell Silk out of Gypsy, by Geo, W. Schenk, Burlington, Ia., to 
BP, L, Wilder, Virginia City, Nev. 

St. Joe. White, black and tan fox-terrier dog, age not given, by 
Fennel ont of Molly, by F.C, Wheeler, London, Ont., to John P. 
Waters, New York. 

Peverat, Lemon _and white pointer dog, whelped June 30, 1886, 
by Bracket out of Rosa (A. ISR, 1443), by J. im Phelan, Jersey City, 

-J., to J. A. Dyson, Washington, Ga. 

Barhbelle, Liver and white pointer bitch, whelped June 30, 1886, 
BY, Bracket out of Rosa (A.K.R. 1443), by J. H. Phelan, Jersey City, 
N. J., to O, W. Donner, Coosaw, N. GC. 

Troubador. Liver and white pointer dog, whelped June 30, 1886, 
by Bracket out of Rosa (A.K.R. 1443), by J. H. Phelan, Jersey City, 
N. J., to Wm, Eaton, New York. 

White Rose. White pointer bitch, whelped June 30, 1886, by 
Bracket out of Rose (A.K.R. 1448), by J. H. Phelan, Jersey City, 
WN. J., to G. W. LaRue, New York. 

Rossifer. Liver and white pointer dog, whelped June 30, 1886, by 
Bracket out of Rosa (AK.R, 1343), by J, H. Phelan, Jersey City, 
N.J,, to Mr. Fielder, Newark, N. J. 

Fred Gladstone. Blue belton English setter dog, whelped May 
16, 1886, by Gladstone out of Flounce, by Chas. Tucker, Stanton, 
Tenn., to C, Fred Crayford, Pawtucket, R, I. 

" Bracket—Lucia whelps, Pointers, whelped July 19, 1886, by D. 8. 
Gregory, New York, a lemon and white and a liver and white dog 
to Edward Kessler, Staten Island, N. ¥, 

Ranges—Fannie whelp. Black cocker spaniel dog, whelped June 
14, 1886, by W. J. Furness, Ogdensburg, N. Y., to G. H. Carr, Hart- 
ford, Conn. 

Ben Nevis—Lady Mac (A.K.R. 2715) whelps. Collies, whelped 
April 20, 1886, by Jas. G. Gardner, New York, two dark sable dogs 
ee black, tan and white bitches to J, D. Shotwell, Rahway, 


Biuecher—Crichket whelps, Newfoundlands, whelped March, 1886, 
by Geo. W. Schenk, Burlington, Ta., a dog each to GC. Mather, J, 
Beck and M. Metzger and two bitches to. A. Becker, same place. 

Countess Zoo. Black and white English setter itch, whelped 
Oct. 7, 1884 (A.K.R. 2159), by Warren H, Beede, Lynn, Mass., to EH. 
K. Wheeler, same place. 

Haines’s Chief Red Trish setter dog, whelped Sept. 11, 1885 
A.K.R. 3064), by L. A. Haines, Atlantic City, N. J., to fF, W. Trim- 
le, Baltimore, Md. 

Bianca. Fawn, black points, mastiff bitch, whelped_ August, 
1884, pedigree unknown, by Wacouta Kennels, St. Paul, Minn., to 
O..N. Kyle, Florence, Mass. 

Mountain Chief. Orange and white St. Bernard dog, whelped 
April 23, 1886, by Merchant Prince out of Bernie V., by ©. H. Moore, 
Melrose, Mass., to J. H. Cromwell, New York, 

Salod. Pawn mastiff bitch whelped May 6, 1886, by Ilford Cau- 
tion out of Bess, by H, H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., to EH. B. Sears, 
Boston, Mags, ; 

Ilford Caution—Bess whelps. Fawn SRS GH May 6, 1886, 
by EK, H. Moore, Melrose, Mass.,a dogeach to J. D. Freeborn, Chey- 
enne, Wyo. Ter., and H. Falconer, Shelburne, Ont, 

liford Caution—Countess wheip. Fawn mastiff bitch, whelped 
May 6, 1886, by E, H, Moore, Melrose, Mass., to H. Walconer, Shel- 
burne, Ont, 

Merchant Printe—Miranda whelp. Orange and white St. Ber- 
nard dog, whelped July 12, 1886, by H. H. Meore, Melrose, Mass,, to 
J. 5. Coxey, Massillon, 0. 
IMPORTATIONS. Y 
Brenda Secunda. Mastiff bitch, age and pedis ree not given, by 
i. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., from R. Cook, Essex, Eng. 


DEATHS. 


Suwanee. Black cocker spaniel bitch (A.1<.R. 658), owned by A. 
C. Wilmerding, New York, Sept. 4, from congestion of jhe lungs, 


whelped July 7, 1886, by 
enk, Burlington, Ia., to 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
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F. H. B., Buffalo.A setter dog was taken with distemper after 
he was one year old and was pretty near well when he had a re- 
lapse, from which he has recovered, except that his head has 
fallen in above the eyes and great weariness after exercise, also 
chattering of teeth. Ams. Give your dog 10 grains of the iodide of 
potash three times daily in solution. Keep the bowels open with 
syrup of buckthorn or castor oil in teasponfal doses. 


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Answers to Correspondents, 


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A. A. A., Pittsburgh, Pa.—The seining was contrary to the law. 

Bosron,—The writer of “Branting at Monomoy” will oblige by 
sending address to this office. 

M. T., Boston, Mass., who recently inquired for books on cata- 
maran, will oblige by sending his address. 

H. F. M., Boonton, N. J.—Where can [ get a colored plate of 
See bass flies? Ans, Apply to W. Holberton, Vesey street, New 

fork. 

READER.—1. When does the hounding season on deer in Ontario 
open? 2 Can one from the States buy a deer in Ontario and ship 
it to this side by paying duties on it? Ans. 1. Oct. 15. 2. No. 

J. E. M., Easton, Md.—i send you by maila small frog new to 
me; would like to’ know something about it. Ans. The frog did 
not come to hand; it was probably detected in the mails and 
arrested under the rule forbidding transmission of live animals. 

H. B., Gainesyille, Fla.—Please say in “Answers to Correspon- 
dents” whether or not the “Illustrated Yacht Race Supplement” 
mentioned in recent number, is gratuitous to subseribers and if 
not state price. Ans, No;itis an extra publication. The price is 
10 cents. 

G. B., Toronto, Can,—When out camping recently I caughta 
black bass trolling which measured 2lin. in length and 1434in, in 
circumference in the thickest part. Having no means at hand of 
weighing him, 1 took his measurements as above. Can you give 
ae an estimate of what his weight would be? Ans, Perhaps 

Ss. 

W. F.C., Connellsville, Pa—Please give me the names of four 
or five fishing clubs. Ans. Cuttyhunk Club, address New Bedford, 
Mass. Pasque Island Club, ditto. West Island Club, Newport, 
R.1. Sonth Side Sportsman’s Club, Oakdale, N.Y. Suffolk Club 
Islip, N. ¥. These clubs are permanently located and receive mail 
at the places named. Many clubs have homes on some lake or 
stream, but are only open when occupied as the members live at a 
distance, 

EF. B., South Norwalk, Conn._Some years ago a law was passed 
in this State protecting rail until Sept. 12, A special law for Vair- 
field and New Haven counties allowed shooting on and after Aug, 
20. This year shooting was done onand after Aug. 200n the Hous- 
atonic River. AsI believe the speciallaw for Fairfield county 
has not been repealed and we do not want it repealed. T claim we 
had a perfect righi to shoot rail in this county on and after Aug. 
20. Does the new September law make yoid the special law of 
Aug. 20 for Fairfield county? Ans. The law making season open 
Sept. 1 is a State lawand covers all counties. It was approved 
March, 1886, and amends Chap. 121, Laws of 1882. 

W. K. P., Athens, Pa.—l. Can you _ give mea description of the 
“Tord Baltimore” and ‘‘Page” flies? 2. Is there any book which 
describes these flies, and if so, where can obtain it? 3. Is there 
any a that the Susqnehanna salmon take, and if so, what one? 
Ans. 1, We do not find these fizes named or figured in any book or 
plate; they may be new or local flies, or may he well-known flies 
which have been rechristened, 2. Answered above. 5. There is 
no such fish asa “Susquehanna salmon;” the pike-perch or wall- 
eyed pike is misnamed a “salmon” in Pennsylvania, and you may 
mean this fish. If so, we will say that it will take a red-ibis as 
well as any fly, but it does not rise freely. Puta shot on the gut 
and let the fly sink and troll it. 


Aifle and Crap Shooting. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


WING-SHOOTING WITH A RIFLE. 


R, H. 0. BLISS, of Des Moines, Iowa, is an enthusiast upon 
the use of the rifie with its single bullet in place of the shots 
spn With its shower of pellets in a great bulk of snap-shooting. 
Hehas put his experience into a compact little book, which is 
interesting from end to end.* He talks with sense and modesty, 
does not claim to know everything, but sets ont to tell what he 
has learned by many trials of patient aa His object, he 
Says, 1s & sincere desire to encourage Americans to become experts 
witharifie, He finds that “most of the works that are written and 
most of the practice that is indulged in is at long range, and 
while this is undoubtedly a legitimate field for practice, pity writer 
claims that itis just as legitimate and more necessary, by far, for 
arifleman tohandle his weapon rapidly and accurately at short, 
range, This style of shooting has not been practiced to any great 
extent except by afew professionals, and they have thrown such 
an amount of mystery around it that amateurs have thought the 
art entirely beyond them.” 

In his opening chapter he speaks of the necessary qualifications 
for a good snap-shooter, and says: ‘The question is often asked 
Whatis necessary to become a wing-shot with a rifle? I think t 
can answer that question. with one word: practice; and not so 
much of thatas some people think. When Dr. Carver first came 
before the public, eyen some of the best riflemen of the West 
thought that he was specially gifted, and two of the best shots on 
the Pacific coast talked the matter over and concluded that it 
wasn’t worth their while to try it. Afterward, they decided to 
see what they could do, and did a little practicing, all alone, where 
no one could see them, and to their infinite surprise they found 
that they could, with a little practice,do nearly everything that 
Caryer claimed to do.” 

He at once sets aside the idea that there is any special gift in 
this sort, of shooting, and lays down the general conclusion: “It 
wouid seem, on the whole, that a man of nervous temperament 
has some advantages in ‘snap-shooting’ oyer others, because he 
naturally makes quick motions, and this is absolutely necessary in 
this kind of work. Another thing to always remember in prac- 
tice is not only to make your motions quick, but to put in use 
enough muscle to have your gun come firmly to your shoulder 
every time vou raise it, and strike the shoulder firmly. Don’t he 
‘dainty’ and ‘gingerly’ about your work, but make eyery motion 
asif youmeant it. Regular troops are taught and drilled con- 
tinually on this point, that every motion should be made with 
yim; and if you drill under the instruction of an old army officer 
for a week, you will find that at the end of that time he will have 
yay ay PopEcug aay impressed on your mind that you will never 

orget it. 

Te lays stress upon the importance of starting aright and his in- 
structions show that he has been there and knows what he is tallc- 
ing about. He says: ‘Your first lessons in snap-shooting should be 
such that you will feel encouraged at the result and not get dis- 
heartened, as you are liable to do if you attempt difficult feats. I 
think that this is one of the things that has spoiled many a naturally 
good shot. He would attempt some of the feats of professionals, 
and, of course, fail, and then give the whole thing upin disgust. 
See first that your gun is not loaded, hold it in the position of 
‘ready,’ but do not raise the hammer, unless it interferes with your 
sizhts, fix your eye on some small object, either in the room or at 
something out of the window, and bring your gun quickly and 
firmly to your shoulder, trying meanwhile to have- the sights 
aligned with the object you are looking at. Take it down, arth try 
the same thing over and over again. At first, of course, the gun 
will not come where you want it to, but you will find that a half 
hour’s practice a day (more if you can spare the time) for a week 
will do wonders for you, and that the gun will be almost where 
you want it the instant it strikes your shoulder. This kind of 
practice you will find to be a great help to you even after you haye 
become a good shot and have stopped practice a little while. 
you are going out te shoot, take up your gun and go through the 
motions afew times, and it does you almost as much good as 

ring. 

The matter of a target he regards as important and makes his 
instructions very plain as to what the target should be and how to 
use it, saying; “The first target that I would recommend to the 
beginner is by all means one that swings, and is large enough and 
the range short enough so that you can see every time what you 
ise done, A 1?in, target and a d0ft. range are about right to 

egin on, 

“Then, when you begin to practice, do not hold your gun to your 
shoulder, aiming at one end of the space where the target’: swings 
and wait tillit has come back to that point two or three times be- 
fore you shoot. This is one of the most common errors that begin- 
ners are apt. to fall into, and nothing could hurt you more. 

“Bring the gun to your shoulder and try to have the sights come 
to the right place, as I have said before, when it strikes the 
shoulder; buti when it does strike the shoulder don’t fail to pull 
the trigger. If you fail to hit the target the first few shots, neyer 
mind, but go ahead. Getinto the habit of firing when you ought 
to fire and this very thing will nerye you up to your work, 

“A great many will tell you that a good shot never sees the 
sights on his gun but shoots by instinct. The instinct that all 
good shots have is the instinct of bringing their gun to the proper 

lace when they try, and right there the ‘instinct’ part, of the 

usiness ceases, and in one-quarter of a second they have time to 
adjust the si hts and then pull the trigger. That is another thing 
thatis done by instinct—pulling the trigger. You will find that 
after some practice you will pull the trigger without knowing it, 
and without any apparent effort, just as you would move your 
hand to catch a ball that was thrown to you, 

‘A few hours’ practice at aswinging target will show you that 
you can get nearer the ‘bullseye’ each 100 shots that you fire, and 
you will soon want totry your hand at something else. Before 
Jeaving the swinging target, extend the range, if possible, to T6ft. 
by degrees, zit 10ft. at a time, Try hitting it at different points 
in its flight; | mean, say put In 10 consecutive shots just as it 
passes the center, and then try to hit ne as itis half way be- 
tween the center and the end. This will show you whether you 
are falling into the habit of shooting at itatone particular point, 
or not, and help to break you of that habit. 

“Another good thing to practice is ‘call shots, Stand at the 
score with your gun at ‘ready,’ and have some one call for you as 
follows: He first asks you, ‘Are you ready?’ You answer, ‘Ready!’ 
and he then calls, ‘One, two, three, fire?’ His counting and the 
word ‘fire’ should not occupy over one and one-half or two seconds. 
At the word ‘one’ you bring your gun to your shoulder, and before 
the word ‘fire’ is entirely spoken your gun should be discharged, 
This is one of the best things to practice that L know of, especially 
ataswinging target. You have to shoot quick, and you do not 
know where the target will be. This is another place where you 
do not want to take your gun down from your shoulder and say, 
‘T couldn't get on toit that time.’ Shoot whether you are ‘on to 
it? or not, and keep shooting till you cam get somewhere near the 
center, 1 will venture to say. that before you have fired 300 shots 
in that way you will find no difficulty in bringing your gum so near 
to the right place at once that the majority of shots will be fired 
jn the ‘called’ time without trouble. 

“One reason why I would urge you to alwaysshoot as soon as the 

n comes to the shoulder is, that it will get you yery soon in the 

abit of pulling the trigger unconsciously, and that is one of the 
necessary things to learn in quick shooting, asstated before. Atter 
you have learned to shoot fairly wellat a swinging target it will 
be time enough for ve to begin at objects thrown up in the air, 
And before leaving the swinging target I would advise shooting at 
a smaller object than the target that, you began on. A small 
round or pear-shaped iron ball, say lin. in diameter, at 50th, is a 
good thing to try affer you have gotten so that you can hit the 
bullseye pretty often. ; oy ; ‘ 

“And as soon as you begin this kind of SHOSHAGs you will see the 
reason why I have advised you to begin at something large enough 
to see where you were shooting, You will come in some day when 
the conditions of light are a little different from what you have 
been used to, and go toshooting at some small object like the above 
target and will miss it ten or twenty times, and very likely feel 
digusted with yourself or the gun, orsomething, very much. Now 
oo bate to your old big target again, and shoot as rapidly as you 
can ten or more shots, without stopping, and then look at them. 
You will very likely find that you have made a very fair’score, if 
you had been shooting for a cluster, as it is called, or trying, in. 
other words, to see how near you could ‘bunch’ your shots; but you 
have also been shooting either too bie or too low, or to one side, 
And as soon as you find out the trouble you will go ahead at the 
small target again and make a good score. A fewlessons like this 
will sive you confidence in yourself, so that when you get out and 
begin to shoot at objects thrown in the air and fail to hit them for 


*Wing and Glass Ball Shooting with a Rifle.” Containing in- 
structions for beginners in snap oling and an exposure of some 
of the popular fallacies in regard tait. By H, OC, Bliss, Franklin 
News Company, Philadelphia, Pa, Price 50 cents. 


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a few shots, when you think and almost know that you are holding 
on them, you will not throw the Ave ieee in disgust, but will go 
Trouble. 


to experimenting to find out the. ' 
The particular construction of the target is made so plain that 

any toundryman ought fo turn ifont, Iftis the target woon which 

the learner does his “exercises,” soto speak, before passing on to 

ue eumborate performances of taking living objects on the wing. 
e directs: 


“Wor a swinging target, you cat haye cast at any foundry a 
disc, from 18 to 14in. in diameter, with a bullseye 1 or Weinches in 
diameter. The plate should be at least }4in, in thickness, so that 
it will not break easily, and should be convex, that is it should 
slope back from the bullseye to the edges. If itis cast fiat, and 

ou shoot at it at short range, the bullet will splatter, and you will 
te likely to lose an.eye. There should he rings cut into the pat- 
tern, from 14in. to lin, apart, so that you can readily see how near 
you are getting to the center. The rod that it swings from should 
be of iron, and, if possible, at least 10ft. long. This will give you a 
good long swing to your target. There is one peculiarity, however, 
abont a swinging target that few penne realize, and that is, that 
whother it has aswing of 3ft. or [0 from one end to the other, it 
takes the same Jength of time to Swing across; thatis, there will he 
just as many beats to the pendulum in a minute when you start it 
as there are just before it stops. But whenit has a long swiug it 
goes faster, and is therefore more difficult to hit, You should 
have two holes, and run bolts through these, and have the rod that 
it swines on 3 lit at the bottom and fastened to-these bolts, ‘This 
is better than having the rod fastened in one place at the top, for 
it you do this it will turn around sideways to you when you hit it 
near the edge. After each few rounds the target should be covered 
with white paint. When you getso that you think you can hit 
something small, go to a hardware store and get a carpenter's 
phimb, Ii you have your target (the small one) dark and your 
background white, you will find if much easier to hit,” f 

He goes on to say that for ball hitting an assistant is useful in 
tossing the object aimed at. He speaks plainly to the point in 
advising that the utmost care be taken to guard against those bits 
of criminal carelessuess which generally go under the head of 
Maecidents.” He remarks: “You should always remember this, 
however, that unless the man who handles the gun is careful, the 
man who tosses the ballisin a dangerous place. In shooting aii 
objects thrown by hand to fall perpendicularly, Lam always care- 
ful never to lower the sun to a leyel with the head of the man 
who tosses the ball. This is the only safe rule to follow when the 
balls are thrown in thismanner, Of course, when they are thrown 
to one side there is not this danger. You cannot be too careful in 
all this kind of practice to never point your gun at those who are 
assisting you, and if you are tossing the ball yourself, keep a sharp 
look out at the man with the gun; and if he lowers it carelessly a 
few times, and does not take warning when you speak to him 
about it, just drop him and shoot with some one else. ; 

He takes his pupil along by gradual steps, and his only fear is the 
well founded one one that the tyro will ay to be too clever allin a 
hurry, and not consent to.do one thing well before trying to make 
abriliant showing, His instructions on this point are: 

“When you begin to shoot at objects thrown in the air, follow 
the same rules tha) you did in beginning at the swinging target 
that is, hold your gun at ‘ready’ till the objeetis thrown, and shoot 
at something large enough so you can see where you hit; and the 
nearer round the object is the better. 

“Wor instance, if you throw up a stick a foot long and an inch in 
diameter and throw it so that it will whirl, it will look like a large 
object, but you readily see that you can put a ball three-fourths of 
an inch from the center and still miss yourtarget. Wither a round 
ball or a round, flat dise of wood thrown so the flat surface will be 
toward you, are good objects to begin with. The sizeat first isim- 
materia) so long as you get them large enough. Try a disc 4or bin, 
in diameter to begin with, You can very easily reduce the size 
when you get so you can hit this—and see at first how near the cen- 
ter you can come. Remember also that it iseasier to see and hit a 
dave object in the air than a light’colored one. } 

“In your first practice at the swinging target I have advised you 
to shoot at the target anywhere and not get into the habit of trying 
to catch it at the end, but in beginning to shoot at objects thrown 
in the air, L would advise you to shoot at them just at the turning 
ee ag they are poised in the air and before they begin to descend. 

do this for two reasons; first, because they are easier to hit at 
phat re and, second, because it Insures promptness and rapidity 
of action. 

“You will find that you have no time to waste. Your object 
should not be thrown over 15 or 20ft. high, and you will soon 
realize that to get your gun to your shoulder and get it properly 
sighted from thie time the ball or disc leaves the thrower’s hand, 
until it istpoised in the air, needs a full and free play of all the 
muscles, If you wear a coat you want it loose enough so it will 
not interfere with your motions, and if it is sammer time you will 
not. only find it convenient to “shuck your linen,’ to use a Ken- 
tucky phrase, but will probably loosen your shoulder braces and 
throw them off in addition. ‘ 

“After you have gotten so as you can hit small objects thrown 

erpendicularly up in front of you and at short range, hitting 

em just at the turning point, as I have said before, begin to try 
other things, but in all your practice stick to one thing till you 
can do it fairly well, Don't get smart too quick; I haye no doubt 
that some one will read this book and say, “Why that is simple 
enough; any one can do that, and so think they can_ hit a nickel 
in the air as soon as they have bought a gun, and perhaps go out 
and try it for their first lesson. They will probably he disap- 
pointed, for while it is easy if you will follow instructions, and 
you cau learn without trouble in the time specified, you had better 
stay at home and not try to learn than not to go atit right, and I 
cannot impress on your mind too strongly the necessity in every- 
thing connected wth shooting, of paying attention to the smallest 
details; usually they are the secret of success.” ; 

There are some trial shots which the author describes for his 
learner and they are good enough for even the practiced shot to 
get much sport out of. A few of these shots we quote: ‘Have 
some one stand near your side and toss a ball out in front of you, 
rising say to the height of 20ft. and falling about 60 or 80ft. away. 
This is mitch better than shooting from a trap; for if you get used 
to shooting from a trap you will soon look for the ball in one partic- 
iar place every time, and of course getinta a bad habit. Then toss 
the ball away from you, but not so far, and try to hit it just before 
it strikes the ground. Then have it thrown over your head from 
behind, Im fact, try hitting it thrown in as many different ways 
as possible. A good target to use and-that will stand a good deal 
of wear for this kind of work isa solid rubber ball, about the size 
of the glass balls. You can tell when you hit it by the way it 
jumps, even after il is so shot to picces that you cannot see where 
ii wasstruck. If you usea repeater, take a small cardboard box—an 
empty cartridge box isa goo thing—and put it on the water about 
20 Or sft. away. Shoot just under it the first time, and if you 
shoot at the right spot it will jump into the air2%or3ft. Now try 
to reload and catch it in the air before it touches the water again. 
Probably, the first time you try it, one box will be enough to last 
youfor the trip; but is good practice, and, as in your other practice, 
you will be surprised to find what a few hundred shots will do for 
you. i think, onthe whole, that an object thrown by hand is about 
as good to practice at as anything, because there is always that 
delightful uncertainty about just where it is going, that lends 
noyelty to each shot.” : , 

Naturally Mr. Bliss goes on to wing-shooting and confesses that 
his first efforts were not very great successes. He grows personal 
and says: “About the first shooting that I tried on the wife was at 
blackbirds. I fired ableast 100 cartridges at them as they were 
fiying close around me without getting a feather. What the reason 
was I could not imagine until long afterward. [held as near point 
blank on them as posssible, never thinking that at so shorta range 
T would have to make an allowance and shoot ahead of them. 
Some time afterward I made a. visit to the Pacific coast, and while 
there ii was my good fortune to meet Dr. Geo. Chismore, of San 
Francisco, one of the best amateur shots and most genial gentile- 
men on the ‘slope’ or anywhere else, for that matter, In talking 
with him about it, he gaye me his experience in. gull shooting, 
which Tf take the liberty to quote. He was using a Winchester Hx- 

ress, Which carries an extremely heavy charge of powder and a 
ight ‘ball, the intention being to send the ball with great velocity, 
He had not been able to hit gulls at b0or @0yds., although he had 
fired a great many times. One day he was shooting at them and 
fired at one about tifyds, away, I think, and just ashe pulled the 
trigger his left foot slipped. He was standing on a slippery rock 
atthe fime. It was too late to stop and the gun went off. To his 
extreme surprise he killed the gull. The gun was pulled ahead 
about 6ft., he thought, and he told me that this incident opened 
his eyes, and that after this incident he hit a number of birds at 
from 74 to 150yds. Since then my wing-shooting hasimproyed very 

much, but it was hard for nie to realize that so many misses were 

due to shooting behind my game untill had proved it in a good 
many ways. ‘ / 

“Tf you are near the water wheve birds are flying, one of the best, 
ways in the world to post yourself is to shoot at them as they skim 
along the surface, Take swallows, for instance, They fly quite 
rapidly, Carry your gun along with them and fire point blank at 
them. the ball strikes the water you will be astonished to see 
how faz ahead of the splash the bird is. Now, by successful wing- 
shooting with a rifle Ido not mean that you can go ont and bag as 

_ many birds with it as you could with a shotgun, This is ont of the 


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nestion. But itis more pea aie sport for me to go out and get a 
race of birds, killed with my vifle on the wing, than it would be 
to shoot a dozen with the shotgun. There is no reason why you 
cannot get so that you can shoot birds that flymoreslowly and are 
steady in their flight, such ag prairie chickens, geese, brant, 
pigeons when sailing, crows and hawks, and yery likely you can 
get such ducks as mallards, which fiy slowly aud steadil a 

Again the writer comes back to the importance of watching the 
riflé as though it was filled with a spirit of innate wickedness and 
was always watching for a chance to make trouble. His remarks 
apoly well to every man who has a gun orrifle, and we quote; 
“The first thing | would impréss on your mind in taking care of a 
gun is to always handle it as though it were loaded. That is the 
only safe rule to follow, and if any of my readers have ever been 
so foolhardy as to point a gun at any one in fun [hope it will be 
my good fortune neyer to meet them, for [should hold them in 
utter contempt and not be slow to express it. : 

“At some timé in your life, if you handle a gun much, you will 
probably hayeit discharged accidentally in your hands, and if 
this éyer occurs you will see the force of my advice. [fit is pointed 
where you would. naturally point it if you expected it to go off, no 
damage willbe done; but if you are pointing it at some friend or 
your wife or mother, the result will be quitedifferent. The longer 
Thandle a gun the more afraid I get of il, and the more disposed I 
am to hunt alone, or with only one or two others, This is not a 
temperance essay, but I will say right here that I would not under 
any circumstances go out in the field with a man who got drunk, 
Ifa man thinks he has lived long enough, let him ‘shuffle off de- 
cently and in order,’ but for heaven's sake don’t let him be killea 
by some fool that thinks he is a sportsman and goes out so drunk 
that he can’t tell his friend from.a jacksnipe. 

“There are several positions that are all safe and good to carry 
agunin whenin the field. I usually carry mine over the right 
arm with the muzzle down, and can always get it tomy shoulder 
in time, and in this position the triggers and hammers are pro- 
tected from brush, ete. Always carry it with the muzzle pointed 
wellup in the airor down toward the ground. And if you are 
walking and fall, pay more attention to your gun than you do to 
yourself. You had bettér take the risk of getting a few bruises 
than shoot some one ahead of you, or than to jam the muzzle of 
your gun in the snow or mud, and fire if off and ruin it, | 

“Another thing. In these days of breechloaders there is not the 
slightest necessity for carrying your gun loaded when you getinto 
# Wagon, or in keeping it loaded about the house, unless you keep 
itso for burglars, and then keep it where the idiot who ‘didn’t 
know it was loaded’ can’t get hold of it. 

‘Perhaps if may seem foolish to some one who reads this that I 
should take so much space to say something that every one ought 
to know for himself, but I think all those who are quite familiar 
with a gun will join mein saying that it doesn’t do any harm to 
keep this question of safety always prominent, and that it is not 
space wasted in a book like this.” . 

The care of the gun Mr. Bliss does not give much space to, 
but he uses that space well, and says: “In taking care of a gun 

rou can’t Keep if too clean. If it onec gets spotted inside it will 

e likely taremain so, In shooting a .2?-cal, rifle l use a4 maga- 
zinegun. I cleanit out after emptying every magazine,if J am 
shooting right along. If Iam going to lay the gun aside fora few 
hours, T cleanit eyenif I haye only fired it once, A good many 
will tell you that powder is a good thing to leayeinagun. I you 
fall into that habit you will find it the best excuse in the world 
for not cleaning your gun some time when you are too lazy to do 
it, and the gun will stay with powder in it for a month, 

“Many good sportsmen say that you should neyer use water on 
a good gun to clean if. If you will use hot water, and then dry 
the gun thoroughly afterward and put on a good oil or rust pre- 
yenter, if will not injure it; but if you leaye it damp you had 
better not use water at. all. Turpentine and oil, about half and 
half, are used by some to clean with, and answer very well. 
Always use a nice, clear oi] that will not gum; agood jeweler 
always has it on hand. ; 

“T usually carry with me formy .22-cal. guna brass rod, with 
notches cut in it, that will just go into the gun with a patch about 
44 of an inch square of canton flannel on the end of it, and oila 
lot of these patches and carry with me. The end of the rod is 
square, and notched back about an inch, half of the notches point- 
ing one way and half the other. In the other end of the rod isa 
ring, and I fasten a snap on my yest well back toward the left 
arm, and as high as I can, to snap the rod into; in this way it does 
not interfere with my shooting, and is always convenient. While 
your gun is still warm with firing itis an easy matter to clean it 
with two or three of these patches, i 

“Tf you use a larger caliber gun, [ would recommend for all field- 
cleaning the regular field-cleaner, which is made of a strong cord, 
with the wiper at one end and a heavy ‘sinker’ at the other, so you 
can drop it through the gun and then pull the wiper through. 

“Wo matter how dry a place you have for your gun, it is always 
well to put a tompkin or an oiled rag in the muzzle, and an oiled 
rag in the breech, and, if possible, keep your gun where the tem- 
perature iseyen. You can readily see that if the gun gets very 
cold, and then the room where it is kept is heated to a bigh tem- 
perature. the gun will ‘sweat,’ and, of course, the moisture will 
rust it after awhile. 

“Tf you want a gun to hang up in your room on a pair of antlers 
for an ornament, get some old Queen Anne atm that was used in 
the Revolution. Jt will answer every purpose, and be a great deal 
better than ruining a. fine gun.” 

Tutor Bliss is wary over the question of a gun when it comes to 
recommend the purchase of one. He is, of course, an advocate of 
small bores, and cannot forego the opportunity of having a mild 
fling atthe muzzle men He expresses his opinions thus: 

“T think for your first lesson a singleloader will perhaps do you 
as much good as a magazine gun, and by the time you get tired of 
that, as most people do of the first gun they buy, it will be easier to 
decide whether you care for a magazine gun or not. 

“Tf you go out after birds a magazine gun will of course afford 
you a deal more amusement than a Singleloader, as you can always 
get two or three shots at a bird, and it is needless to say, you will 
require them for a long time. 

“There are plenty of men eyen now who will not use a breech- 
loader, because they think they can do so much better work with 
amuzzleloader. If you hold the gun right and have good sights, 
and it is in good condition inside, you will be able to do work that 
you will haye no reason to be ashamed of with a breechloader, and 
the advantages more than compensate for the supposed inaccu- 
Tracy. 

“Thereis no doubt in the world that the round ball gives much 
better results than the slug, unless the latter _is very carefully 
loaded, but the trouble is to get the round ball. I think that they 
are now made, I mean the .22-cal. with a round ball, but cannot 
recall the manufacturer's name, and have never had an opportu- 
nity to try them. With a round ball you could use much more 
powder and get better results than you can with along or short 
we with aslug. Of course you cannot use them with a magazine 
gun, but [hope the day will soon come when we can get a good 
magazine .22-cal. gun that will shoot a cartridge with a round ball 
and a good charge of powder; forall practice shooting at close 
range, if yeu shoot a .32-cal. or larger gun and care to reload your 
shells, I think you will be well pleased with the result if you fill 
the shell with powder, have a good wad that will fitit tight and 
press it firmly down, and then seat a round ball on top of that. 
et Se cre usually get the ballsalready made that will fit most of the 
calibers. 

“You should accustom yourself toa pull of not less than three 
pounds on the trigger. The old-fashioned hair trigger is one of 
the things of the past, and is of no earthly account except to jar 
off and kill somebody unexpectedly, andit has been proyen oyer 
and over again that you can do fully as good work with a three- 
pound pull. 

“By all means have a shotgun breech on your rifle; never mind 
the looks. If you ure going to do good work, and do it quick, you 
don’t. want to spend two or three seconds valuable time adjusting 
the old-fashioned nuisance to your shoulder, and when you do get 
it adjusted it will receive and transmit to the barrel eyery tremor 
of the museles of the arm. Don’t buy such a gun, and if you 
already own one and cannot get the stock altered over, get a saw 
and cut it off; itmay not look quite as handsome, but you can 
shoot with it.” 

Next comes the question of sights, and to this Mr. Bliss gives a 
long chapter with illustrations to make his text plain. Incidentally 
he throws in yaluable advice as to shooting in various conditions 
of light and position. Judge Van Dyke, an old Forrest AND 
STREAM correspondent, is quoted from the abundance of his knowl- 
edge on all matters of viflein the field. Mr. Bliss maintains his 
modest way of expressing his conclusions, and from this chapter 
of his work we quote fully: “I have for a long time been studying 
rifle sights, and expect to be for « long time to come, and any man 
who says he has arrived at perfection in the matter, and can make 
a perfect sight for all kinds of shooting, is simply theorizing about 
something that he has pever tried, 

“Tn your snap-shooting the question of the point blank, at which 
your rifie should be sighted, does not cut much of a figure. You 
will probably do most of your snap-shooting at close range, and 
your point blank should beat closerange. If you are going to 
shoot at game or objects up to 100yds., don’t sight your rifle at over 
7) or ees and use a gun that give you as flat a trajectory as 
possible, 


“Tthink that there is nothing worse in the line of rifle sights 
than a combination of a glittering sight.in front that comes up te 
a knife edge atthe top and the old-fashioned buckhorn sight for 
the back sight. Take suchasetof sights as this and shoot five 
shots toward the sun, and a8 many atecach of the other points of 
the compass on a bright day and compare the targets and note the 
result, One way you will ‘shoot over, another under, another to 
one side, and so on, all owing to the reflection of light from your 
sights. When a boy I used such a set, and I could get a ‘bead’ as 
fine as the point of a cambrie needle with them. At least it would 
appear so, but I always had to make so much allowance for which 
side the light struck that my shooting was very uncertain. 

“You will probably get used to some set of sights and do good 
work with them, but pant your.eyes open and he ready to adopt 
what is clearly proved to be in advance of what youhaye. Afront 
sight should be broad, and especially in all quick shooting should 
you accustom yourself to a broad, large front sight. You can do 
just. as fine shooting, and in quick shooting you can catch it much 
quicker, 

“A good sight is made from a piece from a silyer quarter or half 
dollar filed down smooth on the sides and edges. The height will 
have to be determined entirely with regard to the shooting of your 
gun, Try the sights that) come with the gun, and make your 
sights either the same height as these or higher or lower, as may 
be necessary. The sides of this sight want to be perfectly black, 
so that the light will not reflectfrom them. This you can proba- 
bly get a jeweler to do for you cheaper and better than you can do 
it yourself. Then the top wants to be bright. Do not burnish it, 
but have it white, lmean. If you were going to shoot on the snow 
all the time, a sight of the same shape made of pure copper would 
be much better, 

“Wor your back sight put on in place of the ‘crotch’ or ‘huckhorn? 
sight a plain oblong bar of dead black iron, néarly as long as your 
gun barrel is wide, and about three-sixteenths of an inch deep and 
wide. Into the back side of this should be set a piece of platinum 
wire. Jt can be dovetailedin and flattened, coming to within a 
thirty-second part of an inch of the top, and running down to the 
bottom of the sight. The width of this sight will haye to be goy- 
erned entirely by the width of your front sight and the length of 
your gun barrel. It must, of course, be narrewer than the front 
sight, as the intention is to have them appear just the same width 
when you look over the barrel of the gun at them. The line of 
dead iron at the top of the bar will always enable you to keep the 
two sights distinct, and they will neyer appear to be one and the 
same piece. The advantages of having a rear sight that is flat on 
top are manifold. One of the most important thing's in shooting 
at any distance is to have your gun leyel and witha flat sight to 
look over; it is much easier to accomplish this than with a sight 
that is notched, Itis also much easier to tell just how much front 
sight you are using than with the old “buckhorn.’ 

The sight is a combination of the platinum wire and a sight that 
Judge Van Dyke uses, His rear sightis simply the iron bar, say 
half an inch long, and he has no notch in it, and no wire on the 
back to aid in finding the center. I have tried this sight a little 
but must admit that I have not tried it enough to say that I could 
not get used toit; there are certainly great adyantages about it. 
Judge Yan Dyke is one of the most thorough students of rifie 
shooting living, and has adopted this rear sight after much careful 
research and experimenting, and it is well worth your while to 
give it a thorough trial. For his front sight-he uses an oblong 
sight that 1s composed of iron in the center, gold, brass or silver at 
one end, and ivory, bone or agate at the other. Tf shooting on the 
snow he would turn the end with the gold toward the eye; if shoot- 
ing on bare ground, the other end; andif he wants to use the iron 
in the center, he can easily take off the ivory. The aim is to geta 
sight that will appear the same under all conditions of light, and 
you will never realize the difficulties in the way of doing this till 
you actually know from alah ere how much difference there is 
between shooting on a bright sunshiny day and shooting the same 
distance when it is cloudy, or between shooting in the woods and. 
open fields, Whatever sights you have, try to get used as fast as 
possible to shooting toward the sun, away from it, sideways, and 
in all kinds of weather. Practice will do you more good than 
books, but even practice will not always enable you to judge just 
how to hold. This, of course, applies more to shooting at some 
distance than to close work; but you will go out some day when it 
will appear to you that the conditions of light are precisely the 
same that they were the day before, and will find that your 
average at, say 100yds., will be inches higher, or further to one 
side, than it was the day before, and the only way to account for 
it is the atmostphere, 

“You will also find that few people see things alike, when it 
comes to the matter of gun sights; and when your rifle is sighted 
just right for you, your friend who shoots it will very likely find it 
all wrong for him. 

“Then another thing that you will find is, that shooting at a 
target on a range is a yery different thing from shooting at game 
in the woods and fields. You will soon get used to the ordinary 
changes of light on your range, but you will never get entirely 
used to the changes of light that you will findin actual hunting. 
According to the old theory, a good shot was what was called a 
line shot—that is, on a line with the bullseye, up and down—evyen 
if i; missed the bullseye 6in. at 100yds. Don’t let any such doctrine 
spoil you, A little practice will demonstrate to you that it is 
much exsier to make a line shot at an unknown distance than it is 
to make a shot that is level with the bullseye at a known distance. 
Now just remember that you do not need to waste time over shots 
that you can easily make; put in your practice at shots that bother 
you, 

_ ‘Whether in shooting up to 150yds. you should haye your rear 
sight fixed or raise it, or whether you should make an allowance 
by shooting high or low, or again, whether you should yary the 
amount of front sight taken,is a great question with riflemen. 
For my own part, I have of late years found that I could do better 
work to have my rifle sighted for ordinary shooting in the field ta 
about 60yds.; then if I want to shoot 100yds.,.as I often do, I can 
use a little more of the front sight, or, what is better, can hold a 
oils higher, and if I want to shoot 80 or 40yds. I hold a little 

ower. 


“A good many make all manner of fun of a man who thinks he 
can tell anything about the amount of front sight to use to shoot 
125yds. when his rifle is sighted for 75yds. Lmustbegleave to differ 
with them. I think that practice will enable you to not only 
estimate the distance ee accurately, but will also enable you to 
estimate the amount of front sight to use, and I think you will find 
it much harder to estimate the distance than the amount of front 
sight. You should always practice this when outin the woods and 
fields, if you care for rifle shooting. Look at some object ahead of 
you and estimate the distance, and then as you walk if count the 
steps; you will find the benefit very soon. You should also 
learn to step correctly a yard. When measuring distance, I can, 
with a little practice, step off 100 paces and not miss its being 
100yds. more than 3 or 4ft.; but you will be surprised to find how 
much out of the way estimates of distance usually are in hunting. 
When you come to close work with a rifle it won't do to say 100yds. 
when you mean 40, you must have some idea of the distance and 
hold accordingly. 

“There are dozens of sights patented, but I think you will find 
those spoken of better than the majority. One thing you ought to 
be able to do, you ought to be able to give any gunsmith (unless he 
is a practical rifieman and used to shooting your gun) the dimen- 


‘sions of a set of sights much better than he can get them up him- 


self. If you do not take interest enough in the subject to do this 
peut rifle shooting won't amount to much, Study the subject, and 

aye reason that is good for whatever you do. And don’t do it be- 
cause some old antediluyian tells you it is the way, and the only 
way. 

“Shooting with both eyes open isstrongly recommended by many 
good riflemen; while Ido not think it absolutely necessary, I do 
think there are great advantages aboutit. If you will get in the 
habit of shooting in this way _you will soon find them out. Don’t 
Say you can’t do it, or decide you can’t after tryimge half a dozen 
shots, What do five or six shots amount to? Try afew hundred 
and then you can judge better. When you use both eyes you see 
things just as you usually do, and when you shut one eye you do 
not, unless you have had the misfortune to lose one eye. Now, to 
illustrate this, look at some object that is quite small, say as large 
as the point of a lead-pencil, or as large as a No. 5 shot, from adis- 
tance of six or eight feet, and then shut one eye and step rapidly 
forward and try to put your finger on it. A little oi eal gs 
of this kind will prove to you that yon can see your target mue 
better with two eyes than with one. 

“Recollect also that the target is not the only thing that you 
want to see distinctly. A target with its clear cut outlines is a 
very different thing to see from a rabbit sitting in dead leaves 
60yds. away, or a bird’s head at half that distance, and when you 
begin to draw down fine on such an object you will need all the 
eyesight that you haye, and not only this—you will need a sight 
that you can depend on. You will be apt to fall into the belief 
that your game will look like your target until you get out in the 
field to hunt, and for this reason get out as soon as possible, as 
I haye said before, where you will get a natural light to shoot by, 
and shoot at natural objects. Select some old knot on a tree at a 
distance that you do not know but can only guess at, and fire five 
shots at it as rapidly as you can, or shoot at something that blends 


Aso with the surroundings that you can scarcely see it when you 


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[Supr. 16, 1886 


shot to make, and your game cannot see BAS base care to calowlate 


direction which Mr. Bliss lays down, will make the majority of 
beginners better than average shots, while all will gain health and 
recreation from their endeayors to use a rifle in quick shooting. 


RANGE AND GALLERY, 


THE CANADIAN WIMBLEDON. 


TTAWA, Aug. 80.—The Dominion Rifle Association meeting 

opened this morning at nine o’clock. Heavy rain showers a 

few hours preyiously made the prospect rather poor, but the 

clouds had largely cleared off by the time firing commenced, A 

heavy wind accounts for the low scoring in the Nursery, the first 

match fired, which was at 500yds., five rounds each, and the lead- 
ing prize winners were as follows: 


The Nursery Match. 

Trooper Duncan,... --:. ae z. jorp H Langstroth, 8th Cav....21 
Lieut Dimock, 77th Bat...,....20 Capt Sims, 3d Bat............,, 20) 
Gunner Faulkner.............. 20 Pvt Bellingham, 5th Bat......:20 
Sergt Hunt, Montreal Eng.....19 Pvt Henderson, 25th Bat....,..19 
Lieut McElwon, 74th Bat,..... 19 Pyt Taylor........-. Wigs asthe 18 
Pvt SBGn E08 ese le reds oe PvtiBarhleitien.s js: ducnetdce scene 18 
Pvt Shaw, 8d Bat............-05 18 


There were seventy-five prize winners, and there were fifteen 
12's counted out. The total number of entries in the Nursery 
match was 158. : 

In the afternoon the Macdougall match was completed, being 
interrupted when about half through at 600yds. bya heavy shower 
and a mist obscuring the target. li was at 400 and 600yds, 5 rounds 
ateach. Private Bartlett, Q.O.R,, and Capt. J, J, Hartt, St. John 
Rifies, tied for first place. They divide the money prizes, getting 
$22.50 each, and will shoot off for the Macdougall cup. The other 


jeading prize winners were as follows: 

Pyt Maillene.......... ccc 4. Pvt Clark, 53d".......2.....0505 38 
Pvt Gamble, 46th..............+ 40 Capt Wright, 43d.....2.2....2... 35 
Sergt King, 45th..,.......,... 39 Capt Brown, b4th..............:38 
Lieut Dimock, 78th......-...... 9 Pvt Graham, 13th.............. 38 
Sergt Ashall..............5. 050. 39 Pyt McCowan, odth............; 38 
Capt Adam, Isth..........0.... 89 Lieut Wiske, 63d................ 38 
Capt Hood, 5Sth.....-.....--..-. 39 Pyt Kimmerley, 49th......... 38 
Trooper Beatty, 8th Cav....... 39 


There were four 33’s counted out after 61 prizes had been won. 
The number of entries in the match was 817. 

In the Manufacturers’ match, fired mainly in che rain and con- 
cluded about 5 o'clock, there were 321 competitors entered, this 
being three more than ever before entered in any Dominion Rifle 
Association match, 818 in 1884 having been the highest until now. 
The match was at 500yds., seven rounds each, and the prize- 
winners were as follows: 


Capt Sylvester, 85th............ 33 Sergt Miner, 71st.....22...2..4, 29 
Staff-Sergt Bell, 12th..........- 32 Pyt Stanton, 99th..._,. Ascend oa 29 
Staff-Seret Wynne, oth.........31 Sergi Henderson, 62d........... 29 
Col-Sergt Mitchell, 90th...,.....30 Stait-Sergt McAdam, ad.... ..2 

Lieut Mitchell, 82d............. 30 Pvt Huntingdon, 56th.......... 28 
AGH EL ATT Gs po ye ene St tele ae 30 Lieut Thompson................ 28 
Lieut Knox, 37th.........-. »....80 Capt Hughes, 45th...........2.. 23 
Pyt Morris, 13th........-....5.. 29 Pyt:- Hutcheson, .....-....-..6.: 28 
Pyt Robertson, 13th............ 29 Pyt Thompson, 12th..........., 28 
Capt Sparham, 42d............. 29 Staff-Sergt Browne, 12th....... 28 
Pri Glatks B80 e008 ws0s Sis eeeee 29 Sergt Purcell, 25th............. 28 
Lieut Conboy, 30th.......-..... 29. Pvt Scott, 6th. ..:.-.--.0...5 .. 20 
Staff-Sergt Wilson, 33d..._.... 29 Col-Seret Dalrymple, d5th..-.... 28 
Gorp Carroliiet <6... fa. sees s29) Sergt Proud, 87/the..-......2--,-28 


Corp Crowe, Ist BF A......... 29 ; , ; 

There were ) scores of 25 counted out after a prize list with 81 
names. 

Aug. 31.—Vine weather fayored the competitorsat the Dominion 
Rifie Association matches this morning, and some good scores 
were made. The only maich finished was the Rideau, 7 rounds at 
Ad0yds., the top prize wiuners out of 68 were as follows: 


Capt J T Hart, St Jobn Rifles.32 Pvt Swaine, 13th... ........... 29 
Q.M.-Sergt Ogg........+++-2-255 32 Lieut McMillan,St John Rifle.29 
Sergt McMurray, 67th.......... 32 Lieut Hooper, 82d.,.,......- meee] 
Capt Bruce, l0th.... ......---. wl Pvt Morris, 1sth.-.,.-....--1-+- 29 
Sergt Dover, 78th......-..-..+.. 31 Sergt Fenton, 56th............. 2 
Corp Langstroth, 8th Cay...... ol Lieut Blair, 78th.....2... ..:... 29 
Staff-Sergt Olarke,16th......-. 31 Staff-Sergt McAdam, 8d....... 20 
IPVHIVMIC@ATEH Yea. eel sae- fe =~ 2 20 sae CLIPD, (OUD, ye uiesintae= =e 29 
Seret Mumford, 63d............ 30 Stafi-Seret Margetts, 13th..... ea!) 
Serct Doyle, bad.......-......-. 30 Mr D O'Leary, Ottawa R C....28 
Capt Bishop, 63d........-.....4 380 Staff-Seret Ross................ 28 
TT MUAV TOL Be tel a8 basse eee sare 80 Sergt Currie, 6th.............-. 28 
Seret Proud, 37th......-........ BU Cae MAG TGARS., oases eens 28 
* Corp Taylor, 68d.........-.....- 380 Pyt Russell, 60th........:...... 28 
Pyt Wilson, 6th......,....5..-. 30 DLiedt Horas ltihe ss... 28 
Capt Corbin, 63d....-.....-,-.-+ 30 Seret Marks, 6th.............. 28 
Sergt Lordly, 62d........ saise8 Pyt Gillies/90th.....ck 2, ses 28 
Lieut Crockett, 82d............ 29 Stafi-Sergt Brown, 12th........ 28 
W Robson, Huron Rifle Ass’n..29 Mri J Trapp, N W Rifles..... 28 
Lieut Mitchell, 32d...,......... 29 Sergt Pink, 43d................. 2g 
Staff-Sergt Dunean, 12th...... 29 Sergt Reardon.............. ... 28 
Capt Barnhill, 78th...,.....- SOP ond ly Gee. oul Peo. feel 28 
Pyt Robertson, 13th.. ........ ‘ Pyt Clarke, 53d. ... 0.0... e eee aes 28 


P EI Association....,-...,...185 Bowmanyille Rifle Ass‘n....- 135 
12th Battalion...... BO 132 7th Battalion... RUS bar chs 182: 
The leading individual prize winners were as follows: 
Pvt Sands, a5th,. Lessseveeeeses D6 Sapper Hunt, Montreal Eng...63 
Asst-Surg’n McLaughlin, 45th.52 Lieut Crocker, 82d.,.....- BP i" 
Lieut Hooper, 82d,..........-.. 51 Capt Cox, 7th....,.... Hee oro 50 
Major Blaiklock, 5th..........- bd) Piper Clark. Sth=.\...-.csssea.. 50 
Pvt Huntingdon, h6th........-. 50 


There were four 45's counted out after fifty-eight prizes had been 


iven. 

The Ouimet match, 7 shots at 600yds., was finished soon after 6 
o'clock, but the list was not made up. The shooting was rather 
poor, especially at the last when darkness cameon. 

The annual competition meeting was held in the Drill hall, the 

resident, Lieut.- a awe ee) in the chair, there being a very 
e attendance of competitors. . 
waiter a lon: discussion a motion by Lient.-Col, Gibson, 13th Bat- 
talion, seconded by Lieut.-Col. Jones, 88th Battalion, “That the 
Council be requested to giye more prominence to the artini rifle 
and amatch with that weapon be included in the grand aggregate” 
was carried. ‘ F 

On motion of Capt. Hartt, it was recommended that in_ future 
the London Merchants’ cup match be shot with the Martini rifle 
and that 200yds. be added to the ranges. ; ut te 

Sept. 1.—The following were the leading winners of prizes in the 
Ouimet match, firing in which was concluded last evening, but 
the list was not made up until this morning: 


Lieut Cartwright, 27th.....,...32 Staff Sergt Mitchell, loth...... 28 
Seret Goodwin, 13th. 29 Piper Clark, Sth.....-..0-0-2-+ 28 
Capt Abbotson, 5th.. ..28 Corp Taylor, 638d......-....---+- 28 
Lieut Gray, G.G.F.G. “128 Pvt Mitchell, 18th.............. 28 
Sergt Lordly, 62d..-. ....28 Capt Perley, H.Q.8.......-..-- 28. 
S Corliss, 25th... 4..0-..--s09-s 28 


There were fiye 22’s counted out, following 72 winners. 
The Standing match, seven shots at 200yds., was fired the first 
thing this morning, the scores ayeraging high, The weather was 
fine. The following were the prize winners: 


Major Naki. tee oe .....31 Pvt. Cunningham, dlst......... 28 
Staff-Seret Armstrong.......,,81 Stait-Sergt Gibson, 66th.....-..28 
Lieut Mitchell, 82d..... seal seee Ds A oe seer cee 
Corpt Rennie....-....--...... ag Seret Goudie, 8th. ... in ee- snes 

Lieut Ross, th... 28 Seret J Chamberlin, 48d./////128 


Capt Delamere..,..-.. 


| Lieut Langstroth, 8th.... .....29 Pyt Hall, 79th......... | 

* Seret Dewfall, 8th..... eee SE VOOR Tb bee ).cc we re aes eee 

| Capt Zealand, 13th,....-....... 29 Lieut on eee PP erat ws obec 28 

| Pvt: Clark, -58¢.,.......0+05e+:02 29 Pyt Mitchell, 18th....... a pat 28 

- Capt Brown, 54th............., 3 Lieut HC Chamberlin, 43d..,.28 
Corp Case.* i. Peaade as tes ere 28 Py Bartlette. ......).c0cse0se te 
Stait-Sergt. Bell, 12th........ 28 Pyt Russell, 45th.......... ae eee 
Pvt Kimmerty, 4t9h............ 28 Sergt McAdam, 3d............. 28 
Sergt Mowat; 10th......... ... 23 : 


There were two 27s counted out of the 54 prizes. 

The Dominion of Canada match, the last in the grand aggre- 
gate, was concluded late this afternoon. Tt was fired at 200, 500 
aa 600yvds.,7 shots at each range, and the prize winners were as 

ollows: ; 

Team prizes for aggregate scores of five previously named mem- 
bers of any military corps: First, 82d Battalion and P. B, I. team, 
389 points, $60 and a badge to each member. Second, 45th Bat- 
talion, 854 points, $50. ‘Phird, 13th Battalion, 343 points, $40. 


Fourth, G, G. F, G., 340 points, $30. Fifth, 63d Bttalion, 340 points, 
$20, The individual prize winners were as follows: 

QM Sergt Ogg, Ist B, F A..... 83 Lieut Mitchell, 32d.........,...80 
Corp Langstroth, 8th Cay..... 83 Sergt Works, 6th Fus.........- 80 
Pvt Kimmerly, 19th............ 8&2 Sergt Fairbairn, 4$d........... 80 
Sergt Johnson, 85th............. $3 Lieut Langstroth, 8th Cav....- 80 
Sergt Davison, Ch Hng....,.... 82 Staff Sergt Spearing, 2d...... 80 
Lieut Hooper, 82d..........-: 


Petal 
Ten 68's were counted out following 83 winners. 
The following sixty have won places in the grand aggregate, and 
to-morrow morning will shoot for the Goyernor-General’s prizes 
and places on the Wimbledon team; 


Pyt Kimmerley, 49th,........ 265 Seret King, 46th.......--..-..5 239 
Sergt. Marks, 6th Fusiliers.. -261 Stafi-Sergt Ashall........... 238 
Sergt Johnson, S5th.....,.,..- 261 Pyt Sando, 45th..............: 238 
Capt Hartt, St. John Rifles...259 Staff-Sergt Henderson, 25th..238 
Sergt Margetts, 1éth.......... 259 Sergt Gonder, 8th............. 238 
Pyt Mitchell, 13th....,--. .....209 Capt Thomas, b4th............ 237 
Q M-Sergt Ogg, Ist BF A.,...259 Pvt Gillies, 90th.............,. 237 
Sergt Proud, sith............. 256 Staif-Sergt Wynne,bthRoyals237 
Liewt Crockett, 84d.........., 205 Pyt Graham, 13th.-........... 237 
Lieut Mitchell, 62d............ 256 “Corp Taylor 68d, .):.30-.. ee 237 
Lieut Hooper, s2d............. 251 Pyt Morris, 13th.........0. 0. 237 
Lieut Gamble, 46th............ 25 Tieut Winter! ... 05). .csa) seee 237 
Staff-Seret Mitchell, 45th.....248 Pvt Karnbery, 5th Royals... .236 
Capt Bishop, 63d.............. 246 Pyt Clarke, 68d... 0.020224) 2008 256 
Staff-Sergt Bell, 12th.........246 Capt Panton, 20th...) 00020.. 236 
Corp Langstroth, 8th.....,. ,-246 Lieut Kincaid, 6th Cavalry-..235 
Sergt Fairbairn, 46d,..... yor ett, Wonp' Carroll. Wi 2c h ek ole 235 


Sapper Langstroth, Ch, Bng.244 


Statt-Sergt McAdam, 3d Vic. 235 
Sergt Thomson, 8th Royals. ..244 


Piper Clark, 5th Royal Scots.234 


Lieut Grayburn............... 244 Lieut Dimock, 75th..-........ 253 
Lieut Gray............--....-.248 Lieut Langstroth, 74th. .......285 
Sergt Dayison, Ch, Eng...... 242 Stafi-Sergt Curran, 10th Roy.283 
Lieut Smith, 7ist....-.-....... 242 Lieut Thomson............... 233 
Serget McMurray, 6ith. sents cures Capt Wripht48d...-ci0 sedis 233 
Pvt Riddle, 5th Fusiliers..... 242° Major Dodds tans Aesces aah 233 
Sergt Loggie, 73d.............. 240 Asst-Surg MeLanghiin, 45th. .283 
Lieut Hoya, 14th...,....,,-... 240 Lieut Langstroth,8thCavalry 282 
Lieut Cartwright, 47th.......- 240 Capt Corben, 68d.............. 202 
SSrapnshOltee sewvecseres a one. 239 Capt Kinnear, T4th............ 232 
Col-Sergt Mitchell, 90th......239 Staffi-Sergt Armstrong,,..... a2 
Pvt Swain, 14th... 0.220.020 2.4 239 


The first 5 each receive a medal in addition to a prize, The last 
pour US) have to shoot off at G00yds., 5 rounds, for the last3 places 
in the 60. 

Sept. 2.—In the London Merchants Cup match, between teams 
of § from the various provinces, the Quebec team won first place 
with 349 points, taking the cup and $80. New Brunswick took the 
second prize, $65, with 328 points. The scores of the other teams 
were as follows: Noyia Scotia 321, Manitoba 321, Ontario 3138, Prince 
Edward Island 281, — 

This morning the tie was shot off for theélast places in the 
Governor-General’s sixty among the four men who tied at 232. 
5 shots were fired at 600yds. Capt. Kinnear, 75th, scored 15; Lieut, 
Langstroth, 8th Cavalry, 15; Stafi-Sergt. Armstrong, G. G. F, G., 
14; Capt. Corbin, 63d, 7. The last was therefore out of the 60. 

The Govyernor-General’s match was concluded about 1 o’clock. 
It was fired with the Martini, 7 shots at 200, 500 and 600yds. Seret. 
Loggie, 73d, won the first prize, $250, with 91 points; Staff-Seret. 
Armstrong, G. G. F. G., won the second, $150, with 90 points; Capt. 
Hartt, St. John Rifles, won the third, $100, with 88 points. Sergt. 
Loggie won the Governor’s prize last year also, on that occasion 
being first with 95 points. ’ 

The following 7 received badges for their scores in the Governor- 


General’s matth besides the 3 highest who also got the money 
badges: 

Prt Mannie, ABIROEE Sate OS Shortt 86 Capt Bishop, 68rd,........-..... 86 
Sergt Goudie, 8th.........,..-.. 8 Corp Langstroth, 8th Cay.,....84 
Pvt Mitchell, 13th......2..-.-.. 84 Q@ M-Sergt Ogg, lst BP A......84 
Seret Mitchell, 45th... 2.00.02. 84 


grand aggregate: 

Capt Hartt, St John Rifles....347 Pyt Swaine, Ith.,... EH ss 315 
Pyt Seen ADE fcdeie ons co 347 Pyt Kamberg, 5th RS........ 615 
Seret Marks, sth Pus......--. 343 Capt Kinnear, 74th...........- 815 
Pvt Mitchell, 16th..........--. 343 Lieut Grayburn, R L.........- 814 
Q@MSergt O & Ist BR A. ...342 Lieut Hora, 14th ...........-. S14 
Lieut Mitchell 22d......... 888. Pvt Clark, 68d .............00. 34 
Sergt Proud, s7th......-..:2-, 339 Corp Taylor, 63d..........-.... 318 
Sergt Johnson, 85th.,...,.....884 Pyt Gillies, W0th..............: 318 
Staff-Sergt Mitchell, 45th ....832 Sergt Fairburn, {3d........... al? 
Capt Bishop, 63d.............. 432 Lieut Smith, Tist.......... ~r=+9l2 
Sergt Logpie, 73d..........-... 331 Staff-Seret McAdam, 3d Vies.312 
Staft-Sergt Margetts, 18th....330 Lieut Dimock, 78th. ......... B11 
Corp Langstroth, 8th Cay....030 Staff-Sergt Curran, RG...... éll 
Lieut Crockett, 82d .........-. 326 Sapper Longworth,Char Eng.311 
Pvt Riddle, 6th................ ge8 Pyt Sando, 45th ,.,-.-...--.--. 310 
Lieut Hooper, 82d............. 823 Lieut Kincaid, &th Cay--.-....300 
Sergt Goudie Cl age een hE oe Capt Wright, 43d........-. ,-. 008 
Pyt Morris, 13th.............+- 23 Col-Serst Wynne, Sth RS... ,306 
Staff-Seret Armstrong....... 822 Asst-Seret McLaclilan, 45th. .305 


Col-Seret Mitchell, 90th......322 Sapper Davison, Char Eng.. .304 


Pvt Graham, 13th...........-.. 820 Stalf-Sergt Henderson, 25th. .303 
RSCILIPGTAVE .nckc tte etkes noe 320 Capt Panton, 20th.........-.-- 303 
Sergt McMurray, 67th........ 319 Lieut Thompson .............- 303 
Lieut Cartwright, 47th........ 319 Lieut Langstroth, 74th........ 302 
Capt Thomas, 54th............ 318° Seret Short... 002... 222... 302 
Sergt Thomson, 8th R R...... 3lv Major Todd.........--.......-- 302 
Seret King, 45th.....-..-.....- Sli eeiper Clap Corea trices 298 
Lieut Gamble, 46th........-.. .3817 Corp Carroll................... 297 
Staff-Sergt Bell, 12th...... ...316 Lieut Langstroth, 8th Cav....206 
Staff-Sergt Ashall............ 316 Lieut Winter.,......-... eet? 2y i) 


The extra series matches were all closed at3 o*clock this after- 
noon. The prize winners were as follows: : 

Snider No. 1.—h00yds., rounds 5, position, any with head to target; 
19 prizes, value $100; 


Bomb Newbury.....-.-....--..2) Capt McDonald, QO R.......- 28 
Pvt McDonald. fi Oa Oe eee 24 Staff-Sergt Mitchell,l0th Ry’s.% 
Sergt Purcell, 25th............. 24 Pvt Hutcheson..........- eaecklG 22 
Seret Johnston, 85th........... a OG Einbeheson 52,6. .c- sees yang 
Pyt Gamble, 46th...-.....--.... 4 Cotp Koughi 2 cess: ence emus oe 
Pvt Russell, 45th,.......-...... 24 Sergt Pain, 13th...-......- here she 
Capt McDonald, lst BF A.....28 Lieut Kineaid.......... LoSst 2 
Lieut Birsted, 3d Vicks. .2e+0-1 23 Capt Haith, St John Rities...,22 
Pvt Kimmertly, 49th....... .... 23 Capt Hood, bth R.S............ 74 
Capt Hilton, th......... ..-.. 23 


ine 228 were counted out. 
Snider No. 2.—s00yds., rounds 5, position, any with head to tar- 


et: 19 prizes, value $100, 

cone [See St John Rifles.,..22 Capt Bruce, 10th Royals..:...- P4 
Corp Taylor, 63d..........-..++-- 22 Pvt Henderson, 2oth...........: 20 
Sergt Goudir, 8th RS... ......21 Sergt Mitchell, 10th Royals... .2) 
Sergt King, Aol hese tlie Rela Diet Crtayice s-nae de oaths eis 20 
Pvt Hall, 79th..... Yen derbi oor Te 21 Pvt Norton, 8th Royals........ 20 
Lieut Conboy... 3... sass 21 Capt Weekes, Chi Eng..... mo 20) 
Col-Sergt Mitchell, 90th...... nel Major Porter tes <<. doce rte 20 
PVR baile Wee as oe ues 2 


target; 53 prizes, value $265: ; d 
Corp Hilton, 49th.........-. ..-82 Pvt Fink, G.G.B.G...........- 29 
Capt Bishop, 68d....-.....--..25 31 Pvt Riddle, 6in Fus..........--28 
Lieut Edwards, 58th............ 30 Staff-Maj Carmichael......... 28 
Wiiet te Adams: Joos cay seek uieraoce wa 60 Capt Thomas, 54th.,.......-.-. 28 
Pvt Cook, 5th Royal Scots..... 80 Stafi-Seret Spearing 53d...... “= 
Lieut A Chamberlin, 48rd.....30 Sergt ing, 45th, -_............. 28 
Capt Pantoon, 20th........-....20 Sergt McCrae, 14th P.W-R. 28 
Seret Goudir, 8th Royals.......30 Scant Loggie, 73d......-. 28 
JW McDonald......- ..-.--.s. 39 Staff-Sergt Pame, 13th...,.-..- 28 
Major Walsh, 63d...........- 129 Licut Kincaid, 6th Oay....,...2 
Major Jacksou,85th..........-. 29 Brig Sergt-Major Harris.,., +28 
Lieut Elon, 74th....-.-.--.-.. 29° Pyt Corbin, 68d... .+++.5.----+* " 
Capt Garrjson..... Ets Seatereth 29 Staff-Seret Margetts, 1ath,.,,.28 
Seret Mitchell, 45th........... 29 


nee Ay | Martini, series _A.—5Wyds., 7 Pla nss 


| Oct. 14 and 16, beginning in each case 


Staff-Sergt Henderson, 25th...8 
“54 Ser ¢ Goudie, sth RR i 


tthe eeee 


Staff-Sergt Jamieson, 43d..., ..31 
Pyi Kimmerly, 49th... 
Maj Jackson, 8th..... 
Staff-Serget Tink, 45d_, 


Gr Paulkner,.,....-. 30 
Pvi Hutcheson.,........... 30 


Lieut H CO Chamberlin, 43d 
Lieut Stevens. 66th... 
Sergt Bell, 12th....,. 
Sergt Pain, 15th.... 
Pyt Cunningham, dis 
Cant Weston, 66th, .. 


Major Macpherson............ 82 Lietit Thompson... 30 
Capt Corbin, 638d...............1 82 GT atenaon PEST vee eee 30 
Tieut Adams? 0000 esd az Stafi-Sergt McAdam, 3d Vies.20 
Pyt J 8B Mitchell, 45th........-. 32 Pvt Riddle, 6th Fus,..,... vee 0 
Col-Sergt McCrae, 1st P W R.82 Seret Armstrong, Ist BF A...30 
Seret J GC Chamberlin, 45d..... @ Thent Gray. .:ive.es aviratua meso 
Serget McMurray, 67th.......... Pyt Russell, 45th..-... .-...... 30 
Spee We bordilys 620) Were ay 1 Lieut Lordly, 62d............... 30 
Staf -Sergt Armstrong......... 81 Staff-Sergt Duncan, 12th...... 30 
Capt Bishop, 63d.......4......5. dL. Tpr Beaty, 8th Oav......... -. 30 
Corp Langstroth..........:.,:,31 Staiff-Serzt Spearing, 58d_,.... 30 
Sergt Miner, Tist...............81 Sergt Marks, 6th.......,2...1..30 
Capt Garrison io. 34) e152. 31 There were two 20s counted out, 


e Gzowski Challenge Cup match, skirmishing volley firing 
and independent firing by sections of five men from military corps, 
resulted as follows: 


Princess Louise Drag G'rds,.d81 British Columbia.............. 529 
Queen’s Own Rifles...... pepwecOd Oe UUL BUSHPOTS ost et eb ba peenee 329 
GQ GI Gi uesmucer stom tier eo let a LOLOTIAMEIES: yy ree eieeee .olT 
8th Royal Rifles,~............. 357 Royal Grenadiers....., beuete B07 
18th Battalioh,................ B51 


The match for the British challenge shield, presented_by the 
auxiliary forces of Graat Britain, térmsthe same as the Gzowski 
matches, resulted as follows: 


Shield and $40, Highth Royal.282 British Golumbia.. .......... 204 
Thirteenth Battalion....\.::.276 GiGAR\G.. i... ee. 194 
Sixth Pusiliers........ a Se 254 (ueen’s Own Riftles.........-. 192 
Princess Louise Dragoons....224 Victoria Rifles _............-- 1538 
Peniih Royals: 0 sn. eae 221 


$106 offered by the Mar uis of Lorne, to be be competed for by a 
team. from British Columbia: 


Bomb Newbety....,.....-.-.--. 28° (ENGLER pp opivestecsa arate 20 
roRED i Sa 7 GG) als viz oe eg aa ee 23 

anes 800 and 900yds, rounds 7, rifle, any; position, any; 9 prizes, 
value $40. 
Sergt Goodwin, I3th....,....... 67 Servet Paine, 15th.,,,..--,......61 
Staf-Seret Sutherland..,..... 66 Pyt.Omauand, 18th.,._...... ...».60 
Lieut Fiske, 63d........... yy+---63 Sr. Margetts 18th... .59 
Sergt_D Mitchell VBB........62 Lieut-Col Gibson, 13th..........5o 


Asst-Sure McLaughlin, 45th...62 


Revolver match, 25yds, ; rounds7. Twenty-four prizes, value $108. 
Mr O*Leary..... 30 ea rae 35 Capt MceMicking.,.....,......-. 29 
Lieut Chamberlin, 48d......... 84 Serget Chamberlin, 43d,,..,.,..29 
Capt Sherwood, 43d............ 33 Sergt Ralston, Tihs eee 26 
Seret Fairbairn, d.....,.-.. 132 Capt Gourdeau....,............ Pa] 
Major Macpherson,............ al ‘Corp Bell....4... ores. 29 
Staff-Sergt Sutherland........ 81 Sergt Armstrong, lst BF A.. 28 
Sere Proud, ofiieet) os. ee es 1 Lieut Thompson ....,.......... 28 
Ey arils eee Soe Berea ocack 2 30 Gunner TLOR CO ne veiwaPerreciats 28 
Pvt Robertson, 18th...,......-. 30 Lieut Conboy, d0th............. 28 
Pvt Thompson, l2th,...-....... 80 Pyt Henderson, 45th........... ran 
Stafi-Sergt Mitchell, 45th,.....30 Staff-Seret Margetts, 1th... . a 
Pyt Hutcheson.........-. 1dits 30 

The Martini match, series “C,” 7 shots at S00 and 900yds., re- 
sulted as follows: 
sere Pp eee WS ecy slice toate es BL Corp: Carroliivu ona poe sees 53 
Stafi-Sergt Spearing, Sad... .. 60 Pvt Russell, 45th......... ..... 2 
Lieut Smith, 7lst.........,....,.58 Major Macpherson,............ 52 
Sergt Machlin, 90th............ fh? Sergt Sconllar, N W Rifles..,,41 
Staff-Seret Mitchell, 10th R’y’s.566 Pyt Macdonald, Arnprior.....51 
Pvt J B Mitchell, 45th..........54 Lieut Trapp, N'W Rifles...... 50 
Pyt Marks, 6th.,.......-..... nies 


WILMINGTON, Del., Sept, 6.—Tho Wilmington Rifle Club met 
for regular weekly practice this afternoon. At the first match 
teams were selected by Bacon and Simpson. Standard American 
target was used at 2U0yds. off-hand, EH, M. Clark shot as odd man, 


alternating with each team, making a total score of 64, The fol- 


Wied Bad ti ey rit bate cccegeeta tes 566486841 447 
Gea einiels Ss + £414. Ponce usenet ony 6 8 9 810 9 6 9 5 9-81 
PUMEIOTIG hers ees ay teenies ae BY be 8) De 8-8 Boe. 
STNG Winall, ..ccttetittentheseses eB Th od eee A 
WAG ono see. as saaeess seen te 73386 6 6 4 410 5-33 
i IME @ilgrcian ous oseags BA Tae nh 5 069 06 010 6 8 0—37—S51 
Te SiNseNs ph penn Ceoemetcras Sta 7 5 5 463 6 8 4 0-41 
Weel Plaines: c,h "evserererau foees 967 8 5 610 7 9 8—0 
eM ZETeL st oe tne itelipe aes tes 647765 7 4 5 3=54 
O¥Gaml eto. as sae (ketig iets 455 3 99 4 410 9-62 
PLES Tei) Peet PHS Pup eee ware 9463 6 8 8 4 9 8—h7 
EM Clark... his erhe es 0605 05 02 0 287-811 


A team was then selected to shoot the “telegraph” match with 
the Topeka Rifle Club, who shot their score last Thursday. Fol- 
lowing are the scores out of individual possible 100 points and team 
possible 800; 


CUEING SU fatebtess este secaae 865 73 7 6 7 5—b3 

J BBell ..... .~9 46 8 5 9 6 6 & 3—O4 

W 4H Haine ~b 5 5 9 & 9 6,5 8 3—58 

HB Seeds.... 2 BS a bo pee he 3— oe 

TN AVAL GUIS pa a bce eee eisieiss ure ieie Fr a Tee te eke dies 

Ci Garlatorsc. opeeees sree: het . ~8 99 8 5 7 8B 4 F B— 

Sua TZ iol sa nae \eaae- tere se sets 458 67 5 4 7 3 9—58 

TEND Feyhekst BRS Spon Boner. 5 = 8 b 46 65 7 6 6 5 759-471 
TORRE Club, yy Sh Tair att 

oe AWa TIS, vip weenie ee ave i 

HU aA aT we sk sees ees ladon bo 9 9 “oF 6 B61 

SWI SHOLIMAL  y ese ere cose 9465649 6 6 8—65 

Reed MeCatter...,....-:.- Se le 5 446 48 5 9 9 6-60 

A F Hilton...... .c-cverecersee. O + 810 6 6 £5 4 TOO 

RYO ROM PSN oh. cote tee 9 7 9 5 810 6 6 9 9-7 

GoM ina elie ee aepe aaaret cae § 9 610 8 6 6 5 5 7—65 

oa Padhegs snutsutas is-(qleact neers se W710 5 9 7 510 6 8B—T77—524 


BOSTON, Sept, 11.—The vange at Walnut Hill to-day was occu- 
pied by a large number of shooters. Mi. D. L. Ohase made aciean 
score in the rest mateh and Mr, A. C, White in the State Militia 
match, completed afull score. Capt. J. B. Osborn completed his 
score for the gold badge in the State militia mateh, and kh. B. Daw- 
son and C. E. French have each won a bronze badge in the same 


match. Following are the records of the day: 

Bret Mate tO 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—100 

Chase, Ps. ....- sere est hitene ) 
re unroc, F............,2------.--10 101010 § 919 9 9 10—95 
NUHSOleratAr re) 0) uneneil: ectrtpes dat fe 1010 910 910 & 910 8— 93 
Bil Ve Aurheenes eos iy =e SRee Eee. 7 8 81010 9 9 810 6— 85 
AS Bravkette (mth) ons s.-cqecsas oes 107 610 7669 9 8—%8 
Hancock. .-....-.: ee es 6 0710 7 910 9 6 6 79 
State Militia Match. 

EAS NEITG Grete bere o'deg shed Ped aot ' 5 
RB Dawson......-.--.: erhisetea te ere 19 
Gante OSbOTMe ys) sttrrrs ne 
Capt PTSnT in We ROR Re hme eee oe 
Crhy Wrrewenn oly: PTR ereens saps 
CAVE raha er tire ere eee Se Fens Sctin deter Feta) . 


ALBANY, Sept. 7.—Officers if 
tion met in vegtlar session at Gen. Parker's office to-night to ar- 
range a programme for the ninth annual fall meeting at Renssel- 
aerwyck. ‘lhe condition of the association was reported as excel- 
lent and the outlook for the present sexson as unusually good. It 
was decided to hold the ninth meeting on Thursday and Friday, 
i at 9 A.M. ‘Che programme 
prepared provides the following matches for the first day of the 
meeting: Match No. 1, directors’ match, open only to directors’ 
of the Third Division Rifle Association, 200yds,, 7 raunds, standing, 
army rifle. , 

Match No. 2, short range continuous 1 e 
200yds., 7 rounds, Remington military rifles, the highest aggregate 
of the best three scores to count, entries 50 cents each, unlimited, 
ag.corapebilor to win more than ube A, eee eee 1s 
vide y lot, cash prizes will aid in this mate x A 
$10, third so, fourth $6, fifth $5, sixth #4, 


match, pred to all comers, 


Virst pe $12, second 
seventh $3, eighth $2. ; ‘ 
Match No. 3, short range continuous match, open te all comers, 


200yds., 7 rounds, any rifle, the hishest aggregate of the best two 
scores only to count, eniries 50_cents ited, noc atitor te 
win Seon one prize, absolute testo be decided Sylot, com- 


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qetliars making the three highest scores will receive as prizes 30, 
and 10 per cent of the entrance monies, 

_ Match No.4, champion marksman’s badge match, open to mem- 
bers of the national guard of the State of New York who have 
qualified at 100 and 800yds, in the marksman’s qualification match 
or with the organization to which they belong, and to members of 
the Third Diyision Rifle Association, 200yds. at third class and 
b00yds. at second claas, hroundsat each distance,entries unlimited, 
Scores not to be crossed, standing and off-hand at 200yds,, prone at 
400yds., Remington rifle, New York State model, entrance fee 50 
cents each entry. 

“Match No, 5, tenth battalion match, open to allmembers of the 
tenth battalion; 200 and h00yds., rounds, bateach distance; posi- 
tion at 200yds,, standing and off-hand; at 500yds,, any, with head 
to the target; Remington rifle, New York State model, Unlimited 
entries, fee B0cts. each entry, prize, the champion marksmun's 
badge of the tenth battalion, presented by Gen. Amasa J. Parker, 
Jv., president of the Association. ; . 

The programme for the second day of the meeting contains two 
events as follows: Match No, 6, open to teams of 6 commissioned 
officers or regularly enlisted soldiers from any battalion or sepa- 
Tate company of infantry in the Third division, N.G. 5. N. Y., 
entrance fee $1 for each man; 200 aud 500yds.; rounds, 5 at each 
distance; positions standing at 200yds,, any with head to the target 
at 500yds., Remington, New York State model, prize to the organi- 
zation whose team makes the highest aggregate score, a trophy 
valued at $100. Match No. 7 Bid -TAnEP, open to all comers; 60Uyds., 
rounds, 15; position, any without arti cial rest; weapon, any rifle; 
entrancefee $1. Prizes—To the competitors making the 3 highest 
scores, 30, 20 and 10 per cent. of the entrance moneys. 


NATIONAL RIFLE. CLUB,—Bellows Falls, Vt., Sept. 18,— 
Editor Forest and Stream: The National Rifle Club held their 
twenty-ninth annual meeting at Vernon, Vt., Sept, Vand 8, The 
following were the prize winners: String No. 1, D, A. Brown, first, 
11 1-16in.; W. V, Lowe, second, 1114in.; D. H. Cox, 12 7-16in. String 
No. 2, N. S. Brockway, first, 123-I6in.; L. Park,second, 13in.; H. B. 
Stephenson, third, 1415-1in. String No, 3, L. Park, first, 911-16in. 
N, & Brockway, second, 12lin.; tH. B. Stephenson, third, 12%4in, 
The club medal was won by N.S. Brockway, whose 30 shots meas- 
‘ured 87 1-1G6in,—N. S. BROCK WAY, Sec. 


THE TRAP, 


Scores for publication showd be made out on the printed blanks 
preparca by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
seorelaries. eR who favor us with club seores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only, 


TRAP-SHOOTING REFORM. 


Editor Forest and Stream: |. A 

The several articles written recently on reform in tourna- 
ments have attracted my attention, and they demand the intelli- 
gent and positive action of those who give or manage tournaments, 

For some unaccountable reason eyen first-class shots demur or 
get the ‘‘buck fever” as soon as they learn that Stice, Kimball, 
Tucker, Stark, Brewer and shots of this class are shooting or are 
to shoot against them. ‘ 

It may seem arbitrary, but for the general good I think that a 
competent and unparticipating committee should state plainly by 
hame, national and local celebrities with the gun who shall be 
classed by themselves in shooting for prizes at tournaments held 
in any locality eae ts by distance. PULL. 

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 27. 


Editor Forest and Stream: , : 

There is one point in particular to which amateurs have not yet 
had their attention called threngh your valuable columns, and 
thatis that as a rule the professional “crack” shots usually enter 
into acombination of two elements: First, to divide their winnings, 
and secondly, to increase the latter by dropping into different 
classes by intentionally missing one or more birds, so that one of 
the combination wil] take first money, another second money, 
another third money and so on throughout the list. This was 
even done with reference to the Chamberiin Cartridge Co.’s prizes 
at Cleveland in 1885, and is attempted wherever there is “no 
shooter barred" and any one is invited to come and shoot with the 
local amateur. How long will any of the latter submit to such 
disgrace? HERALD. 

ALBANY, N. Y., Sept. 4. 


AN INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE. 


Reginald Herbert, Hsq., of the Ranclagh Olub, Bennett street, St, 
James, S. W., London, Hng.: ‘ , 

Sir—Knowing that the yarious clnbs with which you are con- 
nected contain some of the best shots of Great Britain, I take the 
liberty of submitting through you a challenge to the sportsmen 
of Great Britain to the following effect:j 

First—That a team of 4 (or 10), with 2 alternates, the whole 
selected from the country at large, be formed in Great Britain, to 
be known as the British team. : ‘ 

Second—A similar team be formed in the United States, to be 
known as the American Team. ‘ 

Third—That one similar team may be admitted from any other 
country. 

Fourth—That said teams meetin friendly contest for the inter- 
national Gergen clay-pigeon championship, at Boston, Mass., 
during the third international shotgun, wing-shooting, clay- 
pigeon tournament, under the auspices of the National Gun Asso- 
ciation, to be held at the grounds of the Boston Gun Club, Boston, 
Mass., June 1, 2, 3 and 4, 1887. The Hxecutive Committee are; 
Judge M. R. Freeman, Macon, Ga.; C. M. Stark, North Dunbarton, 
N; th; James N. Frye, Boston, Mass; W. 8. Perry, Worcester, 
Mass.; O. R. Dickey, Boston, Mass.; E. A. Folsom, Windsor, Conn.; 
J. F. Fottler, J r., Boston, Mass.; H.W. Ea er, Worcester, Mass,; 
D. Kirkwood, Boston, Mass; J. 8. Sawyer, Cambridgeport, Mass.; 
C. W. Dimick, Boston, Mass.; William Read, Jr., Boston, Mass.; 
Dr. W. H. Vincenti, Montpelier, Vt.; H. L, Palmer, Providence, 


R, L 

Infth—That the conditions of the contest shall be that each con- 
testant_ shall shoot at 100 Ligowsky clay-pigeons, viz., 50 singles 
and 25 doubles, shooting at one-fourth of same only on each of the 
four days of the tournament, the rules of the National Gun Asso- 
ciation to govern (a copy of which can be obtained by addressing 
the undersigned), 

Sixth—If desired, sweepstake purses can be subsequently ar- 
ranged as per agreement between the teams when formed; ditto ag 
toany change of the rules which may be mutually agreed upon. 

+ Seventh—If the challenge is accepted, the undersigned guaran- 
tees, on behalf of the embryo American Team, to accept a return 
. challenge for the year 1888. 

Highth—This challenge must be accepted, if at all, by notifying 
the undersigned prior to March 1, 1887, 

Our brethren of the rifle have set an example worthy of emula- 
tion in the above regard, If your fellow-countrymen will deign to 
accept this challenge, we guarantee them a cordial reception, a 
pleasant visit and aroyal bon voyage upon parting. All matters 
which tend to make the sons of John Bull and Uncle Sam better 
acquainted with each other individually will undoubtedly 
strengthen the entente cordidle between the nations collectively. 
pens, Meetings, in contests such as_the above can undoubtedly 
be numbered among such matters. It is, therefore, hoped that 
this challenge will result in a meeting which will prove the pre- 
cursor of many future similar occeasions. I beg leave to remain, 
yours faithfully, ~~ r J. EH. Buoom. 

No. 68 W. Turirp S2., Cincinnati, 0., U.S. A. 


SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 5.—The open tournament held by the 
Golden City Gun Club at Bay View to-day was a success. Theday 
was allihat could have been wished, with the exception, of course, 
of the wind—a drawback that rarely fails to be felt at this sporting 
resort. Better records have been made, but the contestants were 
In 4 measure satisfied with the result, inasmuch as the defective 
or “out of trim” condition was a failing of all rather than of a few. 
Single birds, 18yds, vise: ! 


First Match. 
Panning. -.-..,.111101111111101—13  O*Brien........ 110011101010110— 9 
Dunchee....:..11T10110101011—12 Burns.......... 109001111001010— 7 
Peguilan.....- O11 TOMOTI—12 Brown.... .....110100001100110— 7 
McCarthy...... OOO I—11 «SAdams......... 106000010101101— 6 
T Fanning... -..101110001111101—10 
Wammitigi.y..+2.5-¢--< WMNU0I—8 ~Pegnilan .........- . 1100101011 —6 
MeGarthy.......-++. OLOLNI1I—8 ~Burns......- 1A Syke 111000101,—6 
Dunchee,..........- OOIN1MN—7 TRanning........... 1001100111]—6 
Brown..-.:...:.+--. 1I01N000—G_—- Adams... 0101101011—6 
Third Match. 
McCarthy.....-......1011N11—9 Burns............... .1011010110—6 
Paoullamy yo... 111001/111—8 T Wanning........... 1101010101—6 
Fanning.,....---.-.--l0U10U07—8 Brown.. ~.........-. 1000011011—5 
O’Brien ....;..6...--L1001NI0—7 Adanisi.. oe. 1000111010—5 
+ Wourth Mateh. ; 
MM GGarthy tea. s ee AMI—6 ~Pannineg...............-.. 0101-4 
banned i Nemisis Oe ds. OL0DT 8 


i 


Burns. iss. cccuss sess. e, OOOL0I—Z 


ee 


Brown»... evee Speen eee La 10I—5 


EE ——— 


plunge trans: 
es »»-. 1171100010—6 
..-.-0111100101—6 


J G Schaaf... 


Griesdieck..,,,......0101010111—7 WFisher............... 1100110000—4 
oerke ..:.. tyee OD LO0TIA TO  Beickes seis... cesta 1000010011—4 
Hinton i. Sie gu io, Set 1011110101 —7 


G, Rinkel won gold medal, J, G, Schaaf silver medal. 
Second shoot, 6 birds, 26yds, Tiss te moneys: 


G Rinkel........ Go uabelw eye) = LIAL by RES RA CRLLOMUCLY Peesrderrt eas reef 1101-4 
Gripsdiegk: pera. obs ip Bohlmanyiee. ) ss. 10101—38 
BCH ARda ure aad t teen bbe tere De RTE barat Peters oboe citi ee 11001—3 
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G. Rinkel and Griesdieck divided first, Schaaf, Loerke and Brad- 
ford divided second. 


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L Loerke..-......... Efe 11101—4 

Rick, Rinkel and Schaaf divided first, Loerke and Pohlman 
divided second. 

Fourth shoot, same terms, 6ne money: 
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JG Schaaf. ..... Sepeste yor et 8 

G. Rinkel and_J, G, Shaaf divided, ; 

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J, G. Schaaf first, F. Pohiman and Pettker divided second. 


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Schaaf first, G, Rinkel second. 
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G. Rinkel first, Griesdieck second. 


FITCHBURG, Mass.—The Climax diamond hadge will be com- 
peted for by Worcester county sportsmen here on Sept. 21. The 
rule is that the Climax badge shall be shot for 12 times within 12 
months, and the person winning it the greatest number of times 
in the contest will become the owner. H. W. Hager, of the Wor- 
cester Club, has won itin two out of four matches which have 
been contested. 


FREMONT, O., Sept. 8—Fremont Shooting Club’s eighth weekly 


shoot: 
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J. 'T, Miner, Sec’y. 
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Canacing. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to ForEsT AND 
STREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of ancen nes and races, and 
report of the same. Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND STREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, rasp es and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport. 


FIXTURES, 


SEPTOMBHR. 

Mohican Races every Thursday 25. Brooklyn, Challenge Cup. 
through the season. 25. New York, Sailing Trophy. 

18. Brooklyn, Sailing Races. 


THE NEW YORK C. C. CUP. 
FINAL RACE, SEPT, 8. 


ee the failure of Monday the final race wasset for Wednes- 
day, at2 P.M. There was a good breeze from the south with 
a flood tide running at that hour, but start was delayed as both 
the pee boats had broken their deck tillers. Mr.Whitlock was 
quite ill and unable to race,so Mr, Vaux only started against 
Messrs. Powell and Stewart. At the line Nautilus had mizzen 
stowed and a single reef in main, for the beat down shore, while 
the Pearl and Lassie each carried a single reef in main and mizzen. 
At 3:02 came the preparatory whistle with the final gun at 3:07. 
Pearl made a pretty start as the smoke left the gun, going over on 
starboard tack, but standing out a little distance toward mid- 
stream. Nautilus was some 300ft. astern, but as she passed the 
buoy Lassie cut in on ber weather very neatly. On port tack 
toward the new pier Lassie led with Nautilus next and Pearl last. 
Above the pier all tacked again, Lassie leading by some 200ft., with 
Pearl half asfar astern of Nautilus, As the boats worked the 
short tacks inshore Nautilus gradually drew ahead until she took 
the lead from Lassie. They were not timed at the weather mark, 
but as they began the second leg, with booms well off to port 
quarter, Nautilus was timed in passing a yessel at anchor as 1min. 
5sec. ahead of Lassie, and 4mn. lisec. ahead of Pearl. On the 
reach Lassie soon drew up on the leader. At 3:52:30 she stowed 
mizzen, Nautilus doing the same, and a little later she passed the 
English boat. The times at second mark were: 
Lassie........ 8 56 40 Nautilus........ 85650 Pearl.......... 4 00 45 
All jibed at the mark, Lassie turning inside of Nautilus. Both set 
their mizzens again and laid a course across the wind and a very 
strong flood for the home buoy. Tassie luffed out in every puff, 
and held to windward in spite of the tide, while Nautilus took a 
more northerly course. The latter held to her whole mainsail, 
ae Lassie hauled in one reef near the mark. The round ended 
us: 
Tassie......... £0639 Nanutilus..,,...4 0705 Pearl........ .-4 14 35 
The beat down was a repetition of the first leg, Nautilus again 
heading Lassie and turning as follows: 
Nautilus...... 448 32 Lassie... ..... 1-449 02 Pearl...:...... 4 59 00 
The spectators in the club house were now greatly excited, as 
the result of the whole series of contests was seen to depend on 
Lassie making up her loss to windward on the remaining three 
miles with lifted sheets. aeeery they watched the pair disappear 
behind the anchored yessels off Clifton and reappear again in a 
minute with Lassie gaining, and at 4:54 she passed to windward of 
Nautilus and headed her for the last time. Barring accidents 
ihe Cup was saie for this season, At the last buoy the times o 
ibing were: 


ASSION... 2a. 45911 Nautilus....... 45948 Pearl..... not timed 


pluckily a losing 
ope of winning. 


Tying below when on the wind, and since then he has tried his boat 


entirely without ballast and reports her as moving very fast. The 
entire tendency of British canoeing has been to throw men into 
one rut and to keep them there, and the competition. that has 


ly taken place between the heavy craft and a totally different 


| class of boat is just what was needed to show the evils of their 


methods, That the two gentlemen who have visited us this season 

! will profit Beeeely Py their experience here is yery certain; in the 

; interests of canoeing generally we hope their brother canoeists at 
home will accept as freely the lessons of the late races and go profit 
by them that the great skill and care they haye devoted fo their 
present craft shall be diverted into wider and less restricted than- 
nels. As to the American canoeists, they have learned mneh from 
the boats and rigs seen here for the first time, and we feel safe in 
predicting that, while no one of them will build a Nautilus or 
Pearl, their influence will be very apparent in our canoes at the 
next meet. 

Our visitors both promise to be with us at the next meet and to 
bring new boats, which shall approximate more nearly to the 
American type. On our part we have seen what can be done in 
the way of Hght and neat rigging, while the wonderful tuming 
and maneuvering powers of the Nautilus have made a deep im- 
pression on all who haye witnessed her sailing. It is safe te say 
that next season our best canoes, and nearly all the racing men 
are ready for new boats, will be rigged and especially sparred 
better than Lhey haye been, and will turn more quickly, while Mr. 
Baden-Powell’s 1887 Nautilus will be lighter to carry, will have 
less ballast and will run and reach better than the old. If our 
canoeing has gained much from the pease of the visiting boats, 
the A, C, A, has gained no less in the addition of two such true 
sailors and jolly companions, and we know that eyery A. C. A. 
member, from No.1to No. 1,020, will join us in wishing them a 
pleasant voyage now and a speedy one back next summer. 


THE A. C. A. AND ITS DIVISIONS. 


HE American Canoe Association is in the throes of reorgan- 
ization. Nowis comea time when the loyal friends of the 
fraternity look doubifully ahead and wonder what will happen 
next. There isa potentiality for surprises in the present state of 
things. How big the clan has grown! What progress it has made! 
What success ifhas achieyed! And .with its now established 
authority what possibilities itfaces. But, alas! some of them say 
now the old times are gone and everything is at “sixes and sevens” 
At the meet just terminated many a handshake was given in the 
regretiul belief that the 1886 camp would be the last of the grand 
ones, Hyen some of the steady hands that have held the tiller in 
the few years past and helped navigate even when off duty, trem- 
ble a little at the shoals and breakers around us and at the great 
stir in the crew—a a os crew—but of such enormous propor- 
tions now and.so full of life and action. Are the old chiefs afraid 
because the tribe grows big? It is young yet and still growing— 
and nowis the time when we want their judgment and nerve. 
There are breakers ahead, and of course there are rocks in these 
breakers; and doubtless the vessel is overloaded for running such 
rapids. But after all running rapids is splendid sport, and as to 
the load have we not already equipped and launched one new bark 
and can we not repeat the operation? There are good deep chan- 
nels between the rocks for a whole fleet. And this stir in the per- 
sonnel is not mutiny, but only life, restless, energetic, but not in- 
subordinate, 

Now let us abandon metaphor and attack actualities by their 
proper names. The A.C. A. has grown so big that its members 
are spread oyer the whole country, the breadth of a continent; and 
its gatherings have reached proportions clearly as large as are 
compatible with the objectain view. This last fact need not be a 
troublesome one. It is becoming evident that our annual meets 
willbe much larger than the recent ones, In *84, ’85 and 786, the 

opulation of the camp did not vary very much, nor willit in the 

uture. But there will be more camps. There’s the rub, How to 
get more camps for the many more canoeists and still maintain 
the fraternal relationship. It must be done. Ibis wanted. The 
West felt; the want first, and when they found expression did it so 
quickly that our answer came too late. The West answered the 
question for themselves, by themselves. But they will rejoin. 
Now look Down East. Was not that a surprise? Let it be a lesson. 
Inafew months look to Canada and then to the sea coast, and 
then to the South. Thedivision question is answered and more 
answers are coming. But need this bring ill to the A.©,A.? Yes, 
if we try to oppose it; no, if we meet it fairly and wisely. 

One of the dangers is misdirected loyalty, Thereis just now (for 
alittle while) a large division named the Central. It inclzdes 
nearly all the “old guard” of the meets and camps and commit- 
tees that made the A. C. A. whatitis. There is a tendency to feel 
that the Central Division is the citadel of the old A. C. A.; that the 
allegiance is owing there; a tendency to forget that the A. GC. A. 
still exists. But this must not be forgotten. The greatest evil that 
could befall the A, ©. A. would be a powerful domination of one 
division. The divisions must be nearly equal and must be of geo- 
graphical character. The present Central Division is a temporary 
arrangement. One real diyision—the Eastern—of legitimate size 
and origin and purpose has entered into existence, and this Cen 
tral is the “remainder” waiting for another subtraction. Its con- 
tinuance entire would be a menace tothe A.C. A. Thisis the fact 
we must remember. The A, C, A. still exists, whole and alive, and 
F. 8. Rathbun, of Deseronto,is still commodore; and when he 
ceases to be, another commodore will reign in his stead. The 
Eastern men have pot deserted this banner and platform. Now. 
therefore, let us look to it that no one else does. There is a good 
committee ready for work. Let them elect a good commodore (by 
eyerything afioat, let them elect a good commodore; we never 
wanted him more than now). and then Jet the divisions organize 
for Ontario and for the St, Lawrence and for the South, each 
according to its real needs; and next year each shall get its char- 
ter and begin its career. But the A. C. A. will none the less 
flourish, 

There is another course, one which leads over some of the rocks 
we discussed a while ago. Suppose the loyalists of the Association 
without concerted action follow their present bent. A great many 
would as members of the Central Division oppose further secession 
as they would term it) in a hope to keep things together that way. 
This will not do. It will end in opposition of the Central against 
other divisions, Eastern, Western and Northern. (And by the way 
would not “Northern” be a better title than Canadian” for the 
forthcoming fraternity.) Let us keep in mind that each one of us 
belongs now to two organizations, the A.C. A. firstand the division 
for administration next. And always let the A. C. A. stand first, 
else we shall break up, 

And now one other argument, It has been suggested that the 
division would arrange only spring meets, leaving the autumn 
camp to the A, C. A, This is a fallacy. The split began in the 
necessity of a Western autumn meet, areal yacation meet. It is 
well to stipulate that the general meet should take place at a 
given time (we ought to revert to the old customary time, the full 
moon in August) and that the division meets should not interfere; 
but itis useless to hope that the A. C. A, meet will be the only 
fall meet and the division meets spring meets only. The yery 
beginning of this problem was the need of more meets in the fall 
to lessen the distance to be traveled to reach them. The spring 
meets ave different, they are club affairs in the main, or of a few 
friendly clubs, and they will probably develop more into cruising 
than racing gatherings in course of time, But the autumn meet 
is the canoeists’ long vacation and the divisions are demanded to 
enable the average A, C. A, member to reach a meet without 
spending all his time and money in “getting there.” On the other 
hand the A, C, A, organization for an annual meet must look for 
support (and must get support) from those who wish and are able 
to perpetuate its charming gatherings and their associations, What 
if it is at first ten per cent. or so smaller? Whatif there may have 
been, a week before, or is to be a week after, a division meet in 
New England or Canada with a hundred attendants? They will 
hayes been in the main men who could not have come to the 
A.C. A. meet, unless in the same neighborhocd, and perhaps when 
that occurs they might be merged in one. 

tt is established that the divisions will organize, and that being 
so we should see that they do so in away not to rival but to relieve 
the A. @. A.,and above all things to keep it entire. So shall we 
have annual camps at which the yeterans can fight their battles 
o'er again in very fact, camps which shall have still the same rep- 
resentative population from all points of the comypass, without 
regard to State or national boundaries, and very little for divis- 
ional lines or limits. To sum up it is submitted that we want: 

First—Such regulation of this unavoidable dividing as will in- 
sure fairly equal geographical divisions, none strong enough to 
claim domination. 4 

Second—Such recognition of the demands of divisions as will re- 
tain them in allegiance With the A. C, A, | 

Third—Such, distribution of A, ©. A, officers aud movement of 
the camp site as will giye each division in turn the advantage. 

In such a course as this there need be no fear that the divisions 
will break up the A. CO. A. On the contrary, they, as feeders and 
schools, will make the annual meet more than ever the gathering 
ot old friends and expert champions, 

Let the divisions flourish and the A. C. A. will surely do so. 

R, W. GrBson, 


TANTHE C. C.—At the annual meeting of the Ianthe GC. C., of 
Newark, N.J., held Sept. 9, 1886, the following officers were elected 
for the ensuing year: Commodore, Richard Hobert; Vice-Commo- 
Se . L. Hatch; Secretary, H. §. Warmer; Treasurer, Frank 

owles. : 


154 


THE MEET OF 1886. 
BULLDING, 


i proceeding to a consideration of the various methods 
: of building now in use for canoes there is a question that is 
intimately connected both with modelling and building that has 
never yet been settled. The model of a boat, if one be made as a 
basis for the design, is perfectly fair and smooth and in the finest 
condition for a swift passage through the water. The boat itself 
when actually afloat RPE anaes to this model, more or less 
closely, dependent on_the method of building and the skill an 
care of the builder. With some of the methods we shall describe 
later on itis possible to reproduce exactly the lines of the drawing 
or model, buf with others, especially the lapstreak, this can only 
he done approximately. Now the question arises, supposing the 
main points of the model to be correct, the dimensions well chosen 
and the bulk distributed in the right proportion, how much harm 
is done by these local faults? In the lapstreak there are three 
kinds, first the laps or lands of the plank detroy the continuity of 
the surface and create a certain resistance. Second, the planks 
are often improperly shaped and laid on, so that lumps and hol- 
lows ave found all over the boat. Thisis almost inevitable in the 
hands of a careless or incompetent workman and is seen at its 
worst, and most frequently in the garboards at each end, in a 
yery perceptible “bunch,” due to an improper spiling. The 
beyels on the planks too, are often so badly worked as to show 
quite an angle between the planks instead of an evenly rounding 
surface. A third cause of unfairness is seen usually in Hnglish 
built lapstreak boats where the moulds are so cut as to leave each 
plank flat, the midship section of the planking showing a succes- 
sion of straight lines with marked angles between them instead of 
a series of overlapping curves, the latter being obtained partly by 
bending the ees de a little and partly by using thick planks where 
the curve is greatest, and hollowing them out with a plane to the 
proper curve. Owing to these three causes a lapstreak boat is 
often very unfair, but it is as yet uncertain just how much if any 
slower it is on that account. Some of the fastest boats to-day are 
notoriously bad in this respect, and we could mention three which 
stand at the head of the A. C, A. and club records for the past six 
Pears, any one of which would be condemned on sight by a good 
oat builder, and yet they have won prizes repeatedly from smooth 
skin boats. In all of these boats the bottoms have been so 
smoothed and polished that the skin friction is really no greater 
than in those of other builds, but they all possess local irregular- 
ities, bumps and hollows of 44 to Min. in depth, which are easily 
apparent to the eye. It would seem that these unfair spots should 
» make the boat much slower; now, can anyone prove that they do? 

The tendency this year is entirely in fayor of smooth skins, and 
most of those present went home to consider which of half a dozen 
methods they would adopt in the next boat. The lapstreak boat 
has proved a good friend to most of us, and before we discard it 
let us consider well all its faults. When properly built it is cer- 
tainly yery strong, light and durable, three very important points, 
and that itis fast the recordsshow. It is also as cheap as any, and 
can be readilyrepaired. Against it is urged the unfairness due to 
the three causes mentioned above. Now, as to the lands, with 
skill and care each plank may be beyeled so that the projection 
outside is not over 1-16in, instead of a full 14, as is usual; and this 
disappears also when well sandpapered. We have seen a canoe 
built by Messenger, of Teddington, many years since, in which 
the laps are barely noticeable. Any 15ft. canoe of ordinary model 
ean be planked with five or at most six streaks, and it would not, 
be difficult, as may be seen in the Nautilus, to reduce the number 
to four, thus leaying only three seams. These will be not across, 
but nearly parallel to the course of the water around the boat, 
and the extra resistance, at such speeds as a canoe travels, will be 
Inappreciable. : 

Now as to the great fault of most lapstreak work. If absolute 
fidelity to the model is to be obtained the moulds must be close 
together, at least 2ft. at the middle and 1 near the ends, and must 
be very carefully made and set up. The spiling for each streak 
must be taken with a good staff, best made in two parts, as de- 
seribed in “Canoe Building,” and care must be taken not to spring 
the staff or the planking and to make the latter exactly alike for 
each side. The lines of the planking should be laid off fairly on 
the moulds as soon as the frame is setup; the upper streak and 
garboard, the latter as wide as possible, especially at the ends, 
must be lined in, and then the remaining space must be divided 
into two or three planks. The nails should be fine, with heads gin. 
rather than 44, asis too common, and evenly spaced, and in the 
wide plank they must be so close as to prevent any bulging 
between them, say two nails in each timber in a plank 4in. wide, 
besides the nails in the laps. With these points attended to a sur- 
face may be bad that will be as good as the best smooth skin, but 
it can only be done by better workmen than we know of now, the 
best and fairest of the lapstreak boats of to-day being heavy and 
clumsy in the laps. The most promising specimen of lapstreak 
work at the meet was the Curfew, a Spanish cedar canoe built by 
a young amateur. Notonly was the planking well lined out, but 
the bands were fined down more than usual. F 

There is certainly an element of strength in the doubling of the 
plank at the lap,and various methods of combining it witha 
smooth skin has been devised. The Pearls from Toronto were 
built with a “ship lap,” each plank being halved at the edge so as 
to make a fiush surface inside and out. A peculiar plane is used 
leaying the inner edge of each plank tapered to a feather edge, 
while the edge which is outside is left 1-16in. thick. This method 
has been followed by Rushton in his sneakboxes and Joyner in 
canoes and boats, and the result is very satisfactory. The Mona 
is built in this way except that all the edges are reduced to a 
feather, and so are liable to split and crumble off. This latter 
method too requires a great number of tacks which are always 
objectionable. The best mode would seem to he to plank with 
Win, stuff, the upper or inner edge of each plank being beveled to 
a feather-edge, while the lower or outer edge is left_1-16in. thick 
and rabbeted in, making a fiush outside. Copper nails should be 
used for fastening, spaced Zin. apart, the timbers being 4in.; and 
the seam should be laid with thick varnish before nailing and 
riveting. Such work will be strong, smooth, and the timbers may 
be quite small. , id = : 

Still another mode of using the valuable qualities of the lap is 
the ribband carvel, or as it issometimes termed, ribbon carvel. 
The former term is evidently the proper one, as ribband is actu- 
ally a band over the ribs, while ribbon has no application to the 
case; and “rib and caryel,” as itis sometimes written, would ap- 
ply to any carvel-built boat. The method is not new to America, 
as whaleboats have been built inthis way for many years, and 
canoes have been builtin Canada by a similar method, Several 

years since the idea was introduced into our canoe building from 
ngland and some very good, smooth skin canoes were the result, 
but it has never become generalhere. The three English boats 
that have visited us this season are built on this plan, and it cer- 
tainly gives avery good outside skin. It must be noted that all 
three leak considerably, though this is due, probably, to other 
faults, and is not attendant on thismode of building. In all of 
them the ribbands, of Spanish cedar, are about 34in. wide and 9£in, 
thick, which makes the lap rathersmall, In the mode followed 
here they were /4in. thick and 1}4in. wide, thus giving a full }¢in. 
lap for each plank. Tacks were used between the frames, but 
riveted nails would be much better, The main objection in the 
English boats is the depth of timber required, lin, or more, and as 
this is greatly cut ae” pone is jogged over each ribband the 

imber is weak and splits in nailing. . ? 
; Tobias at, the boats inside they do not compare with the light 
iin. timbers of some American boats, The planking on the Nau- 
tilus is yery good, #4 Spanish cedar laid in wide strips, the upper 
strake, which is butted amidships, extending from the waterline to 
the deck. Outside the surface is fair and true. The stems and 
sterns of all three are open to criticism, being of straight-grained 
oak or mahogany, showing checks in some places, where a hack- 
tmatac knee would be lighter and stronger, ‘Che decks of the Nau- 
tilus and Pearls are of }gin. Spanish cedar over the-middle of the 
boats, with thinner cedar at the ends. Nautilus has a fair sweep 
to all the deck beams, but in the Pearl no two are alike, the for- 
ward deck near the mast having an angle or lump rather than a 
fair curye. In all the floor ledges are so fastened as to do good 
service in strengthening the bottom, a point where most of our 
boats are weak. In two of the boats at least the centerhoard 
trunks are badly built, and have so closed as to make it difficult to 
raise or lower the board. Much of this is doubtless attributable to 
the hurry in which the boats were built, and for it the builder is 
not entirely responsible. That he can do work of the best quality 
is shown in the Nautilus. The difficelty of easily and compactly 
timbering a ribband carvel bout is agreat objection tothe method, 
There is a way of avoiding it and putting in the eee ene frames 
of the lapstreak, but we prefer to make a practical trial before 
mimending it. we 2 

a totes ce of smooth building is now pretty generally 
known, that followed by Smith in the Lansinghburg canoes a few 
years since, a number of narrow strips, each with one hollow and 
one round edge—nailed to each other and with few or no timbers 
jnside. This method vave in most cases a strong tight boat, wi th 
the additional advantages of a smooth inside and outside. Messrs. 
Green & Bradley, of Watertown, N. Y., have been building boats 
on this plan for some years and this season they had at the meet 
acanoc, The boat was very handsome in finish witha hard smooth 
surface and come ribs inside. The deck was sprung from stuff lin, 


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wide, Their method is different from the others in that a power- 
ful clamp is used, being applied to each rib in succession along the 
entire length of each strip as itis put on, thus forcing the strip 
firmly intoplace and holding it while being nailed. 

Somewhat allied to this method is that of the Ontario Boat and 
Canoe Company, which builds under Stephenson’s patent “cedar 
rib” canoes, These are built of strips lin. wide and tongued and 
grooved together, the strips running either fore and aft, in the 

longitudinal rib” or around the boat in the ordinary “cedar rin” 
canoes. The strips are steamed, bent over moulds, pressed to 
shape, dried in a kiln and finally put together under powerful 
pressure, Making a hull that is strong, light and watertight. 
Lately the company is devoting more attention to the decked 
canoes and showed some very fine ones at the meet. 

The method of building which deserves the most notice, both 
from the novelty of the idea_and the excellence of the boats, is 
that introduced by Captain Ruggles of Charlotte, near Rochester, 
N.Y. The planks are yery narrow, from 14 to 2in. wide, and 44in, 
thick. They are laid edge to edge and nailed or screwed to the 
timbers asin aship or yacht, and the seams are regularly caulked. 
With such thin plank, and the builder claims that t is practicable 
with still thinner, the operation is a delicate one and could not be 
done with a caulking ironand mallet in the usual way, but Mr. 
Ruggles uses a roller, first rolling in a cord of round rubber 1-16in. 
in diameter and following it with a strand of cotton lampwick. 
This makes a perfectly tight seam while the boat can be easily 
repaired. The garboards have been removed from one of these 
canoes for repairs, by taking out théscrews and lifting them off 
afterward replacing them as before, The bent timbers are about 
14x9¢in, and spaced about 4in,, making a very neat finish and occu- 
pying little room inside. With this method it is an easy matter to 
build yery closely to the moulds, to obtain a smooth skin, and to 
make any repairs or alterations. The hulls are very strong and 
light and on the whole we are inclined to give it preference over 
any method of building yet introduced. 

Some years ago a ney style of building was introduced, the pro- 
moters of which endeavored to advertise it by an indiscriminate 
attack on lapstreak boats and those who built them, Last year 
two of these canoes were seen at the meet, this year none were 
present, while one builder who makes a specialty of lapstreak boats 
informed us that his business for a portion of this season aggre- 
gated over $25,000. Menare more alive now than ever before to 
the importance of having the yery best boat possible. What the 
build and material will be it is impossible to say, but the tide is 
now setting in favor of smooth skin wooden boats, Only since the 
meet, however, we haye heard of a tender for a canoe of thin 
steel, and who knows whether this or some better metal may not 
supersede wood. Just now there is a good opening for a first-class 
mechanic to work up the possibilities of a lapstreak boat in a way 
that thus far few are familiar with, and when this has been done 
and the boats tried it will be time to give up good cedar for metal. 


Cc. B. VAUX. 


HEREVER the double blade is swung and sails are spread 

in Europe or America, the name of Dat” is known and 

duly honored as one of the first of modern canoeists. Whether as 
sailor, paddler, cruiser, cook, writer or companion, the owner of 
the name, sometimes familiarly known as C. B. Vaux of the New 
York C. C., holds a leading position among American canoeists. 
Those who have seen him sail in the old days in the Dot and later 
in the Lassie are willing to accord him still the place he so long 
held as the first canoe sailor in America; those who attempt to 
keep up for a long time with the fleet Lassie under paddle or on a 


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cruise are apt to think that her crew has a steam engine hidden 
somewhere in his by no means Herculean frame, and those who 
have tasted his famous coffee and wonderful omelettes are ready 
to aver that as a cook he excels his record as sailor or paddler. To 
a still larger circle he is known as editor of the American Canoeist 
as the author of the standard work “Canoe Handling,” and 
as one of the oldest and most valued contributors to the canoeing 
columns of the Forrst AND STREAM, No camp-fire or meet is 
complete in his absence and he has enjoyed a popularity through- 
out the A. C. A. that few others haye shared,_ 

Mr. Vaux is the eldest son of Mr. Calyert Vaux, the well-known 
architect of New York, and was born many years ago in Ulster 
county in this State. After spending some time at Columbia Col- 
lege in the School of Mines, he entered his father’s office for a 
time, meanwhile amusing himself at odd times as an amateur 
printer. After a time he abandoned the drawing table to take an 
important position in the publishing house of G. P. Puimam’s 
Sons, since which time he has been connected with the publishing 
business. While at school at Plymouth, Mass., Mr. Vaux did his 
first sailing in the beats used about that port. In 1878 he went 
into canoeing in the old Wautilus Kaloolah, shortly after giving 
her up for the Dot, the third boat of the Shadow model built by 
Everson. Mr. Vaux was one of the first canoeists to adopt the 
balance lug, and many of the improvements in sails are due to his 
ingenuity. Beside many club prizes, he won the Challenge Cup of 
the N, ¥, C. C, after two seasons’ racing, and lately has added to 
ate ee Dy his successful sailing in the international races of the 


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TORONTO C. C. RACE. 


RACE was sailed on Sept. 11 for the Toronto C. C, challenge 
cup, Mr. H. Neilson being the challenger and W. G. McKen- 
drick the holder. The following members entered: Com. H. Neil- 
son, Boreas; D. B, Jacques, Yanewah; Colin Fraser, Una; W. H. 
P. Weston, Wanda; W. A. Leys, Allouette; Thos, Gibson, Madge; 
Will Mason, Evora; Will G. McKendrick, Mac. The first gun was 
fired at 3:30 and the starting gun one minute later. Yanewah got 
a good lead on the start, but lost it half way across the bay by his 
mizzen fouling, and Mac fook first place, the finish of the first 
round being: Mac, Yanewah, Una, Boreas, Allouette and Wanda. 
Onthe second round the wind died away and the canoes made 
very little headway, with the exception of Boreas, who took third 
place. After half an hour’s drifting a wind sprang up and the 
canoes bowled re again tothe finish without changing their 
relative positions, Mac finishing with alead of about one-quarter 
mile, Yanewah second, Boreas third, Una fourth, Allouette fifth, 
the latter taking the noyice’s medal for the second time this sea- 
son. 

After changing their rigs the paddling race for decked canoes 
was called; course, 44 mile straightaway along the water front, 
apseb ins OppuaHe the clubhouse. Theentries were: D.B. Jacques, 
Yanewah; A, H. Mason, Evora ?d; W. H. P. Weston, Wanda; W, 
A. Leys, Allouette; Will G. McKendrick, Mac. Mr, B. W. Rich- 
ards, Commodore of the Brockville C. C., kindly officiated as 


| starter for the race. The water was yery rough, a southwest gale 


blowing from start to finish, and the race was not so much a test 
of speed as of who could keep their craft ae side up with care, 
When opposite the water works Allouette turned bottom up and 
Wanda staid alongside to assist her crew, leavin; Yanewah, Hyora 
2d and Mac to struggle along for first place. er a hot strugele 
Mac got ahead and won by about one length Yanewah second and 
Evora third, Mac thus has the three challenge cups of the club 
for the second time this season, and feels as big as a two-story 
house with a verandah all round it. There is no peace for the 
lucky holder, however, as Colin Fraser has challenged himfor the 
combined for next Saturday, 


REGATTA COMMITTEE CENTRAL DIVISION. 


AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION, Central Division.—The 
below named active members of the Central Division of the 
A. C, A. are hereby appointed Regatta Committee as directed in 
ihe Cpe tmion Art, VII., and will be obeyed and respected 
cor y: 
C.B. Vaux, New York city (chairman); F.F. Andrews 
W. G. McKendrick, Toronto. RosertT W. Greson, 
ALBANY, Sept. 13, 1886, 


Rochester; 
ice-Com. 


LINES OF THE CRACK OANOES.—During the past three years 
the FOREST AND STREAM has published the lines of all the leading 
canoes, Making a collection that has never been equaled. This 
season, beside an elaborate drawing of the famous Lassie, we have 
given the lines of Vice-Com. Gibson’s Vesper, and we sha shortly 
complete the quartette of racers that have been so prominent this 
season. Through the kindness of Mr, Baden-Powell we have taken 
the lines of his new Nautilus, while with Mr. Barney’s consent the 
builder of the Pecowsic, Mr, I oyner, has furnished us the full sized 
plans of uae boat, Both of these will appear as soon as the racing 
season closes. 


MACHIMOODUS CG, C.—Moodus, Conn., Sept. 9—A canoe club 
has been formed in this place with a dozen members so far and a 
good show of increasing- We propose erecting a club house on 
the bank of Salmon River, a branch of the Connecticut, about 
thirty miles above Sa brook lighthouse. Officers elected for 1886: 
G. W. Rich, Commodore; J. A. Cone, Secretary and Treasurer, 
The club sails under the name of Machimoodus Canoe Club, sig- 
nal, a bass drum. 


THE YOUGHIOGHENY C. C. were in camp on Cheat River, W. 
Va,, Aug, 16 to 30. They bad two canoes built after Stephens’s 
American racing and cruising model, and one light open boat 
built by a local builder and partly decked with canvas by the 

resent owner, The two larger boats sane 90 sq. ft, sails in a 

olican settee for main and balance Ing for dandy,—C. W. . 


BARNEGAT CRUISER.—Fruitland, Fla.—I built a Barnegat 
cruiser pocoraine to the plans published in the Forms? AND 
StREAM, have sailed her 500 miles, and find her a remarkably good 
boat in all weather,—H. R. 8. 


BIRCH BARK CANOES,—A correspondent asks the address of 
eae of birch bark canoes; can any of our readers inform 
im 


TIPPY ©. C.—On Sept. 7 the house of this club was broken into 
ane popes of $100 worth of clothing. The thieves have not been 
iscovered, 


The Forest and Stream Fables are for sale by all newsdecilers. 


DANGER SIGNALS from the Weather Bureau are not more signifi- 
cant of a storm than a cough is of consumption. Providentially 
we can cure any cough with Hale’s Honey of Horehound and Tar. 
Sold by all druggists and country storekeepers. Pike’s Toothache 
Drops cure in one minute.—Adv. : 


Pachting. 


FIXTURES. 


SEPTEMBER. : : 4 
19, Quaker City, Review, Cruise 

20, Newark, Fall Regatta, 

25. Buffalo, Club, Lake Erie. 

28. Beverly, Club, Nahant. 


17. Toledo, Pen., Toledo. 

18. Sandy Bay, Pall Regatta, 

18. Newport, Open Races, 

18. Chicago, Annual. 

18, Great Head, Club, Winthrop, 


YACHT RACE EXTRA. 


HE yacht race extra published by the ForrEsT AnD STREAM 

is on sale at all newstands, or may be ordered direct from this 
office. Itis a16-page review of international yacht racing up to 
the last races. Has many illustrations, the lines of Galatea, etc. 
Handsomely printed on fine quality paper. Price 10 cents, 


THE AMERICA CUP RACES OF 1886, 


Aa as was the case last season a series of important inter- 

national matches has been sailed at New York, again the 
American yacht has proved the victor; and perhaps, as good and 
loyal Americans, we should toss up our hats, turn hand springs 
and add our voice to the general “hooray.” As Americans, we can 
heartily rejoice in the great revolution which has brought forward 
such yachts as Mayflower and Puritan, boats that are so immeas-— 
urably superior to their immediate predecessors; but as the first 
and most consistent advocate of the modern British cutter as the 
embodiment of sounder ideas and more correct principles, we may 
fairly ask to be excused from adding our penny whistle to the din 
of bells, steam whistles and brass popguns that make uproar over 
the victory of the “American sloop,” and to devote our space to a 
calmer consideration of the important issues involved. 

While the work done by the two Burgess boatsis inno way ta 
be slighted, there is every danger that popular enthusiasm, especi- 
ally on the part of the daily press, will take such a view of the 
matter as hee mislead many and prevent a realization of the full 
benefits which should accrue to American yachting from the re- 
sults of the two races; in fact, such a state of affairs is certain to 
follow the great outcry now being made in the name of the ‘“‘Ameri- 
can sloop” and the bearing of the present contests on the ancient 
quarrel of sloop ys. cutter. : Wer! ; 

In considering a purely technical and scientific question such as 
the clements of a yacht present, the first important point is to 
ignore completely any national prejudice and bias, and to weigh 
each detail, not by its origin, but by its actual value in the finished 
boat. To do this in the present instance is a wearisome task, a 
more than twice told tale; but it seems necessary to go over the 
old graund again in order to clear away the many misleading 
statements thrown about the question by interested parties whose 
only aim is to pander to public taste. A year ago, on the eve of the 
first Puritan-Genesta race, we discussed the boats and the issues 
at stake (FOREST AND STREAM, Sept. 3, 1885), and there is nothing 
which we said then that we now desire to change. Ourviews have 
been corroborated by the successful work this season of a boat that 
marks a distinct step nearer to the cutter than Puritan, longer, 
deeper and more lead on keel, with the same beam as last, year’s 
boat, which she has beaten. Looking at Mayflower it is very 
evident that she is even further from the true American sloo 
than Puritan, that with cutter rig, lead keel, less beam ani 
greater draft, am English stern, a greater rake to sternpost and 
the many mechanical details of the cutter, she can fairly be classed 
as a centerboard cutter, Herdistinctively American feature is the 
centerboard, and by virtue of this she is dubbed an ‘‘American 
sloop,” ignoring a dozen important features. True,she has a fixed 
bowsprit, though if she or the others essay a race to Ber- 
muda they may wish it was a running one before the 
see the Highland lights again, and she has a laced voadianil, 
but unless one admits that Galatea was a sloop when she 
laced hers this season, or that Clara becomes a sloop every 
time she runs in a lacing line in hard weather and a, cutter 
when she casts it off as the wind lightens, this cannot be claimed 
asa distinctive feature. Both of the yachts then can only be 
termed centerboard cutters; but if the question of nationality 
must be considered, what is the summing up? Centerboard, bow- 
sprit gear, laced mainsail, cotton duck, erican. 1] and 
depth, the former less than any American sloop, and little more 
than was customary in cutters not so many years since; the latter 
far deeper than any sloop and approaching the medium type of 
English cutters, so these two features may be rated as neutral. 
Of the purely English features there are the greater displacement, 
distinctly marked keel, with its a dant construction, the 

weight of lead carried outside, the Awad stem and round spar 
overt it, the sheer plan with raking sternpost and long oyerhang, 


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the Bip ving of the mast, the two headsails, the details of mast- 
head fittings, the runners and backstays and the general propor- 
tion of the rig, Can any one say that these are taken from Amer- 
ican practice? If, then, we sum up Mayflower or even Puritan on 
this basis, the best that can be made of her is an Anglo-American 
centerboard cutter, : are 

Now let it be distinctly understood that we do not claim that 
Mr, Burgess and those associated with him have made a servile 
imitation of English yachts, thatneither Anglo-phobiac nor Anglo- 

maniac has any cause to criticise them. They have set to work 
carefully and intelligently to select the best features of naval 
design Bess ot a mr ecopraphy or the great American 
eagle, andiitis due solely to this liberal feeling that the famous 
bird has had a chance to flap its wings and crow for two seasons 
in succession. In connection with the two boats itis worthy of 
note that Mr. Burgess has never built a true centerboard sloop, 
that his earlier efforts were all keel boats, cutters of modi- 
fied type; and that lately he has scored an important success, un- 
noticed owing to the Be boats, in his . keel cats, their 
victories this season and last showing very favorably sees 
side of the fastest centerboard boats. o another fact wort 
considering here: Mr, Burgess, whose boats have been so success- 
fulagainst the cutters, though a genuine American, has spent more 
or less time abroad in the home of the cutter. Two other Ameri- 
cans, bothtamous as designers of the old type of American yachts, 
have produced boats which have sailed side by side with Puritan 
and Mayflower with the results so well known. One is at best only 
& partial success and the other is laid up, a confessed failure, and 
the latter case is not bettered by the fact that her promoters 
ruslied heedlessly into a field in which-they had never trodden, 
and in trying a lead kee] burned their fingers. 

We desire to give every credit to Mr. Burgess, but must protest 
against the popular confusion of terms which may. lead some to 
suppose that two victories in succession were due in any way to 
the established principles and practice of American yachting and 
not his individual skill and judgment, aided by competent associ- 
ates. The victory isin every sense an American one, a victory for 
American enterprise, skill and perseverance, but not for the 
American. sloop.” Perhaps some excuse may be made, however, 
for the ill-founded and extravagant claims of the press and a, por- 
tion of the yachting world; itis along time since they have seen 
a sloop ot any size, that venerable relic has fortunately disap- 
Peared from American regatta courses, and their mistakes may 
charitably be laid toignorance, : 

Whatever the title by which Puritan and Mayflower are desig- 
nated, there is no doubt but that sufficient difference exists between 
them and the two Webb cutters to make a very interesting and 
instructive contest. _ They differ greatly in beam, draft, displace- 
ment, Sail area and in the possession of centerboard and keel or 
keel alone. It we consider them, as must be done in this case, from 
a racing standpoint it must be admitted that the American yachts 
are ahead. Contrary to general expectation, considering that 
they were new yachts and of a sige unknown for years, while their 
rig was one that Americans were not familiar with, both have 
been excellently sailed this season and last; and again to the sur- 
prise of most yachtsmen neither Genesta nor Galatea haye shown 
up as well in this respect as was expected from their reputations, 
while Sarai was sailed especially well compared with her 
opponent. 


We have neyer considered that last year’s racing proyed the 
enormous superiority that some of Puritan’s aherents claimed, 
but that, while she was undeniably faster in a drift, the difference 
was very much less in even a fair breeze. such as held outside the 
Hook on the inside course race; and while this season Galatea is 
undeniably beaten, the entire chances of the weather were in 
favor of the centerboard boat, and the figures at the end of the 
race are apt to mislead, Probably Mayflower and Puritan are 
faster 10t only in light airs but in a blow that will make a thimble- 
header look bigger than the largest of clubtopsails did last week; 
sent as to this year’s races, while it may fairly be inferred, it is not 
yet proven. 

_ The size and importance of the boats, together with the interna- 
tional character.of a cup contest, lend a degree of weight to the 
results which they may not deserve, and the occasion is seized 
upon to back up the losing or rather lost side in the battle of 
sloop and cutter; but is this entirely fair? Whatever the results 
of the races may be, are they to be accepted as conclusive to the 
exclusion of all other evidence? Size tells always, and it is natural 
that every one should overlook Shona in watching Mayflower; but 
such a course can only mislead. What have been the circum- 
stances in both of the races, 1885-86? Mr, Burgess’s two center- 
board cutters have beaten Mr. Beavor-Webb’s two keel cutters; 
conclusion by the great American public, ‘The cutter must go, we 
will build American sloops.”” 

How much of the resultis due tothe peculiarities of each boat 
and not to the geucral type no one can say, and just now nobody 
seems to care. Again, the British racing fleet includes three cut- 
ters of 81 to 86ft., lrex, Galatea and Genesta, while the American 
fleet possesses Mayflower, Puritan, Priscilla and Atlantic. Two 
of the latter have beaten two of the former, but does this affect, 
the entire question? — J 

What Ivex can doisa pleasant matter of speculation, but just 
now has nothing to do with the case until after an actual trial; it 
is enough to know now that two of the three British boats in the 
class have been beaten by two American yachts, and the evidence 
goes to show that the new type is faster than extreme narrow cut- 
ter. After one is sure of this and has made a note of it for future 
reference he may be tempted to look a little further and to find 
that while 6-beam Galatea has been beaten by Sepang Mayflower; 
or it he believes the big head lines ‘“Centerboard beats Keel,” there 
is6-beam Clara, as great an extreme as Galatea, with her un- 
broken string of victories in all weathers over every variety of 
American boat, including the new type, to be accounted for; and 
little 6-heam Shona, lead keel and all, beating badly the pet cen- 
terboard Shadow. , 

The truth is that no general and conclusive deductions can he 
drawn from any one class, but for an insight into the broader 
principles involved the whole season and the entire series of races 
must be considered, The races this year haye been more interest- 
ing than usual, and entries have been fairly large. What is the 
record? Bedouin has entered every race and never been beaten 
in her class, winning from the four large boats in the N. Y. Y. C. 
regatta, taking first prize in the Seawanhaka, first prize at Mar- 
blehead and a sweepstakes at Newport. Clara has won every 
Tace she has sailed since she came here, which means every race 
open to ‘her, except the Bennett-Dowglas cups last year and the 
Goelet cup this year, when she was classed with the big boats; but 
in each of these she has won a sweepstakes. Ulidia won the 
sweepstakes at Newport, sailed in the Marblehead race against 
Clara and Actiye, far larger boats; arrived at the start too late 
for the Larchmont race, but cut in and made a good finish with 
the fleet. These boats have carried the bulk of the racing outside 

the large class, and not one of them has been defeated by a center- 
board hoat, while but a few of the latter have done any racing 
this season. Without going into figures, which will follow later 
in our annual summary, it is certain that both in starts and wins 
the thoroughbred cutters outnumber the sloops heavily. These 
facts must be weighed before the value of the season's work can 
be properly estimated, and another important race is to be sailed 
before the figures are complete. 

If we look solely at the large class, the conclusions must be that 
in moderate weather the new type is faster than the extreme cut- 
ter; but that the board is necessarily superior to the keel is dis- 
proved by too much evidence in all other sives to believe it here, 
and some further reason must be assigned for the success of the 
American boats to windward. Ina hard weather race, much less 
in a tong. ocean contest, the boats have never been thoroughly 
tried, and what they can do is purely a matter of conjecture. It 
may be that next season one of them will cross for the two chal- 
lenge cups which Trex has potted in a rather wholesale manner, 
the ownership of the two being determined by the result of a single 
race, and that adrift, a method not greatly in accordance with 
the end for which the cubs were given. In this event their sea- 
going powers are apt to be fully tested. Galatea has only been 
considered here as a racing craft,as was natural, considering her 
mission; but any one who visited her will recognize that her 
real merits are yery falsely shown by the popular rating which 
places her half an hour astern of the Mayflower. Whatever her 
Merits over a regatta course, she still shows to enormous advan- 
tage as a comiortable crnismg yacht, capable of navi ating any 
waters, and offering such accommodations as are ie possible 
with a boat approaching her type. We shall publish shortly her 
accommodation plans, which, with the interior views already 
given, will show the extent of her cabins and hold, ~ 

Had the long and severe strugele in which we have taken part 
for seven years ended in a victory over Galatea by such a boat as 
an Stra Wanny or Gracie, we should haye felt that all our 
labor had been in vain and that there was little hope for better 
things; but the triumph of the Anglo-Yankee sandwiches—a 
cutter rig and cutter keel, with an American centerboard 

_ between—is in itself a triumph for the essential principles that 
we have advocated, the differences being mainly in subordin- 
age details. Further than this we know, asdo those concerned in 

ayflower and Puritan, that they can beat both of these boats 
with vessels still narrower and deeper than they are, and probabl 
without the centerboard; and that some day soon, when Briti 
designers are released from the iron vise that hasso ong restrictew 


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now are, they : 
yacht differing but little from her in all particulars. 


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, FOREST AND STREAM. 


them, and allowed to choose tlcir slements asfreely as Americans 
ill have to meet the challenging cutter with a 


+ SECOND TRIAL, SEP. 9, 


Whether satisfied or otherwise with the result of the races, 
all yachtsmen will regret that they were not sailed in better 
weather, and that drifts and fiukes have robbed these most im- 
portant contests of a part of their value, While such weather as 
that which Genesta and Dauntless sailed in for the Brenton’s Reef 
Cup last year would not have been acceptable to the admirers of 
the American boat, and even such a day as the Goelet Cup race of 
18385 might have savored too much of cutter weather, all would 
have rejoiced to see such a breezé as the three yachts had at Mar- 
blehead on June 29, or at Newport for the Goelet Cups this year. 


The results would in all probability haye been the same, but the 


lessons to be drawn from them would have been of far greater 
value than in the present case. In neither of the three races was 
the wind such as to insure a fair trial, and while in every 


year, her superiority in not, of necessity a how 


steady wind prevailed for more than & very short time. 
As Tuesday's race resembled closely that over the same course 


on Sept. 14, 1885, so the failure of Thursday is similar to that of 
As then the course was EB: by N. from the Scotland 


Sept. 11, 1845, 
Lightship, the wind was moderate atthe start, the English boat 
doing rather better than previously, but the American 
picking up and leaving her, A calmus they neared the outer mark, 


the American yacht rounding and finally failing to make the mal Tse 
ven 
a carrier pigeon on Puritan’s gait was re- 


in time, while her rival gave wp without making the turn. 
the little incident of 
peated this year, as two birds lighted for a time on Galatea’s 
spreaders. The weather last year, however,a warm, hazy, lazy 
September day, was far different from the miserable fog and 
drizzle that brought delay and even serious danger to the large 
fleet in attendance on the yachts. 


Warly in the morning there was a light east wind with rain, but 


the Luckenbach and Scandinavian, the latter in charge of Mr. 
Hyslop and Neils Olsen, armed with two patent logs and the 
large raft with flag and red hall, left Pier 3and ran to Bay Ridge 
the judges’ tug picking up Galatea, while the Scandinavian passed 
her hawser to Mayflower. Down the Bay the weather cleared a 


little, but the breeze held strong. Evidently anticipating more of 


it Galatea lowered her jib, already set in stops, took one reef in her 
bowsprit and sent up No. 2 jib, while off Buoy 10, also setting 
working foresail. At 10:35 the tug was abreast Scotland Lightship, 
the wind then blowing fresh with rain and a thick haze coming 
in. About her was a large fleet of yachts, tugsand huge excursion 
steamers, all loaded to their fullest capacity. Mayflower had set 
her mainsail inside the Hook, carrying her jibheader above it, At 
10:48 Galatea’s crewran aloft and rode down the halliards, her 
gray canyas slowly rising wet and sodden and sitting badly. She 
also set a jibheader. The course, E. by N., was given and the 
mark tug sent out into the fog, and at 11:20 the first whistle blew. 
During the 10-minute interval both boats were to the southward of 


the line, but as the second whistle blew, for the start they came , 


up on starboard tack, Galatea was to leeward, but a little distance 
ahead, As they crossed the line diagonally, however, it so hap- 
ened that Mayflower was timed first. 
Tayflower......- ac Ory naee 11 3030 Galatea... ....-..-....... 11 30 32 

The distance between them was small, and as Galatea had sheets 
hard in and was jammed close as possible, it was but a short time 
before Mayflower, with a draught to her canvas, went by her to 
windward. At 11:50 Galatea made the first tack, Mayflower fol- 
lowing at once. Lighter and lighter dropped the wind, the lead- 
ing boat still gaining steadily. At1 P.M. she went on starboard 
tack, but Galatea did not follow, and at 1:10 she was on her old 
tack again holding it until 1:38, Just before this Galatea had 
shifted to clubtopsail, and at 1:41 Mayfiower did the same, going 
about at the same time. What with rain, fog and calm, the pros- 
pect was an uninviting one; but it continued to grow worse, until 
after a feint at clearing, the fog was so dense that the Luckenbach 
could not make the markhboat, After sounding for a timeshe 
came up with it about 4 P. M., Mayflower being dimly seen astern. 
At 4:26;22 the latter turned the mark, luffing round with spinnaker 
boom ready to port. Out came her spinnaker from the stops and 
she started home, The Luckenbach waited for Galatea until the 
fog grew still thicker and then ran ahead to time Mayflower. 
No more was seen of the yachts, and when she finally made 
the Scotland at 6:30 nothing was visible in the fog, so she started 
cautiously home, 

Still out at sea was a large fleet of vessels trying to find their 
way in, and itis a matter for general thanksgiving that no serious 
calamity marked the day. “Many of the steamers were over- 
crowded, in some the boats at the davits were full of men. In the 
event of a collision or other accident a fatal panic would almost 
inevitably have followed. As it wasa large number were seasick, 
all were tired and hungry and _ utterly miserable, but with few 
Be ce pEone they reached New York by 10 or 11 P. M. The most 
notable exception was the large steamer Empire State, with a 
numerous party of Bostonians on board. She ran ashore below 
the point of Sandy Hook, fortunately in calm water. After some 
contusion and mismanagement on the part of her officers all her 
passengers but a few who chose to stay by her were taken ashore 
by the life saving crew and sent to New York by a special train, 
arriying at2 A.M. Another very sad case was that of a party on 
the tug Edson, which ran aground in Gravesend Bay and hung 


allnight, he schooner yacht Republic also grounded but came 


off safely. Mayflower made the Lightship after the time had ex- 
pired and took a tug for Bay Ridge. Galatea gaye up the race in 
the fog and sailed in, anchoring off shore for the night. The com- 
mittee on board the Luckenbach decided fo make another trial on 
Saturday. 

SECOND RACE SEPT. 11. 


Eriday morning showed little traces of the fog. but was bright 
and clear, and Saturday followed with the same weather. There 
was a good breeze from N.W., this time early in the morning, and 
for once the Luckenbach started on time. Running alongside of 
Galatea, Mr. Phanix reported that Lieut. Henn was ill and con- 
fined to his bed and desired that the course be shortened to fifteen 
miles to insure a race within the time. The yachts were towed 
out, arriying at the start in food time, but the Regatta Committee 
had generously distributed itself over as many boats in the fleet as 
possible and much time was lost in bringing it together and start- 
Ing the Scandinayian on a S.E. course, The decision of the com- 
mittee was that they had no power to change thedistance. Lieut. 
Henn finally requested that in the event of a calm a tug might be 
sent to tow Galatea in,as he wished to consult a physician. By 
the time that the mark boat was far enough away to make sure 
that she would outrun the yachts the breeze had fallen perceptibly 
and eas almost certain that the best part of the day had been 
wasted. 

At 11;10 the preparatory whistle blew, both yachts then being in 
toward the beach, with spinnaker booms ready to port and club- 
topsails set. At 11:20 the starting whistle bronght Mayflower to 
the line, her spinnaker breaking out just above it and carrying 
her over with a good headway. Galatea. came down more slowly 
with spinnaker at her masthead, and as she cut the line it was 
sheeted out in a moment, the maneuver being beautifully executed. 
The times were; 

Mine HOMES sea sur tapes Tl 22°40 Galatea... cece. eee 11 24. 10 

Mayflower set her balloon jJibtopsailin place of her working head- 
sails, and it helped her considerably. Galatea held to jib and bal- 
loon foresail until 11:55, when a small jibtopsail went up. A yacht 
race of this kind is a commonplace, every day matter, and just 
now the judges’ tug had important workin hand, no less than a 
Trace with a rival tug,so her jingle sounded and off she went, 
leaving the two yachts almost out of sight astern, and finally 
lying at the mark for half an hour while they came up. 

The two yachts held very evenly for a long time, while Priscilla, 
who had crossed to leeward of the Hig hist at the start with 
spinnaker set, was doing as well as the leader. All the time tho 
wind was falling light, and as it lessened the big sail area of May- 
flower began to tell, and she ran far ahead of Galatea, her gain 
being mainly in the latter half of therun. As she neared the 
mark at 1:40, her balloon jibtopsail came down, then at 145 her 
spinnaker followed and the boom was stowed on deck, and at 1:54 
she jibed some little distance north of the mark, then luffed neatly 
around it, and was away on starboard tack with jib and staysail 
set and clubtopsail aloft. The entire business was well done from 
the time her balloon jibtopsail came in until she was away on the 
wind. Priscilla was not far fram Mayflower though obliged to 
keep out of the way, She came for the mark also levine it on 
port instead of starboard hand. Galatea dropped her spinnaker 
at 2:02 and jibed at 2:07, going off on starboard tack. The times at 
the leemark were: * 

Wine bia: plat Siomee sb. VL DCm aMahetn ved stiches eeu... 210 20 

6 former had made 13m, 45s. on the latter in the 20emile run, 
nearly all th : 

710 Ma 

es. At 2:23 shi 

being 


case 
Mayflower led both in light airs and drifts, as Puritan did last 

ling gale, but a good 
lower sail breeze, while it may be very safely assumed has not been 
decisively proven. On neither of the three occasions has a strong 


oat soon 


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shore that would bring them near Long Branch. The capricious 
Luckenbach had started direct for home and the racers were soon 
left far away and only visible plainly through the glasses. In the 
light wind she might safely have held close by the yachts and ob- 
served their actions closely, and shy she did not is one of those 
mysteries known only to regatta committees, 

from the time she hanled on the wind Galatea had begun to do 
much better and showed more life than ai any previous time. She 
Was how making up a good part of her loss, and though there was 
no prospect of her winning, it seemed thai she would not finish far 
astern, At3;20 she sentup a small jibtopsail, and Mayflower at 
the same time set her jibtopsail and eclubtopsail. The wind was 
decreasing rapidly, and some doubt was_ expressed as to the possi- 
bility of arace being made. At 4:10 there was_hardiy a breath, 
and a little later both yachts were becalmed, Mayflower being 
then well in toward the land, with Galatea further off shore. 
Close in a light breeze could. be seen on the water, while further 
out, beyond Galatea, Priscilla had a breath, but the racers were 
lying entirely motionles. At 4:21:30 both swung about very slowly 
to port tack, and a minute later a nice land breeze struck May- 
flower and she put her scuppers under and laid up the heach for 
the finish. Dead and motionless on the water, her canvas slatting 
idly, Galatea lay for twenty minutes, while her rival was rolling 
along at a good pace, and it was not until 4:40 that she filed away 
on starboard tack. Beaten she was before this, but pure bad luck 
stepped in to make a defeat of afew minutes info a rout of half 
an hour, From the mark in until they struck the caln Galatea 
had done her best sailing in all the races, and had earned a tar 
better place than she finally got. or es 

Now there seemed some chance of Mayflower finishing in time, 
hut above Seabright she struck a calm streak and slowed down, 
though she had just seta big jibtopsail. Thelight breeze held, 
however, and at last brought her to the line in fair shape and with 
10 minutes of the 7-hout limit unused. Galatea, further off shore, 
still had very light breezes and came on slowly, finishing 29m, 9s. 


later. The full times were: 

Start. Finish, Elapsed. Corrected, 
Mayflower ............. i 22 40 6 11 40 6 49 00 6 49 00 
Galatea......., eta Tl 24 10 6 42 58 G 18 48 7 15 09 


Though not in the race and obliged to keep out of the way all 
day, Priscilla had done some good sailing and held her own very 
well with Mayflower. ’ 

The Luckenbach waited to time Galatea, while Mayflower held 
on through a lane of saluting vessels crowded witha shouting 
multitude. Near the Hook the tug Harry Roussel, chartered by 
Mr. N. G. Stebbins, of Boston, came alongside and offered to tow 
her, which was accepted, and by 8 o’clock she was at her moorings 
olf Bay Ridge, her season’s work well ended, 


LIEUT. HENN’S BERMUDA CHALLENGE, 


Pees the past iwo seasons yachtsmen in both hemispheres 

have watched carefully the trials of a new type of vessel pro- 
duced by the necessity cf building a yacht to meet the narrow 
cutter in the races for the America’s Cup. For this purpose the 
new yachts haye been so well adapted and haye proved themselves 
so fast that the cup remains here yet and beth of the visitors have 
been defeated. The trials of the new boats haye been completely 
successtul as far as they have gone, but the racing has been done 
almost entirely in light weather and much is still in the dark as 
to the ultimate possibilities of the type. That they are very fast 
in light weather is a great deal, but the day has gone by when it 
is all, and before they can look for acceptance asa national type 
they must undergo a much more seyere test. Unfortunately none 
of them accompanied Genesta on the race around Brenton’s Reef 
Lightship last season, and neither last year nor this has any oppor- 
tunity occurred for a thorough test of their seagoing powers. Such 
a test is necessarily imposed on a visitor that Grossés the Atlantic 
twice as Genesta did In order to race; and it is not tao much 
to ask that before more of the laree yachts are buili and more 
money expended on them a thorough test shall be made of 
their seagoing qualities. There was a time when the fact 
that they could win races about New York would haye been all- 
sufficient and no one would have thought of questioning their 
abilities any further, but American yachting has reached a 
much higher plane since then; and the yacht of to-day must 
not only be capable of defeating any visitor in her home 
waters, but must be eapable of going as far, as fast and as safely 
as the adventurous challenger. Probably either Mayilower, Puri- 
tan or Priscilla can do so, possibly they cannot; but the point just 
now is the necessity of a settlement of this important question by 
atrial atsea, If they are as safe, comfortable and speédy as Gen- 
esta and Galatea, then their position is assured. If they are not, 
no amount ot speed in light weather will justify American yachts- 
men in adhering to them instead of looking further, and the sooner 
the test is made the better for all, A 

For a month past an opportunity has been offered by Lieut, 
Henn’s challenge to race around Bermuda and back, a distance of 
1,200 miles, but the New York Y.C. have declined to accept the 
challenge, the owners of the yacht haye taken no action in the 
matter, and it has finally been withdrawn by Lieut. Henn. The 
reasons advanced for this action have not been very conclusive 
even here, and will be received siill less favorably abroad than at 
home. A good deal is known here after two seasons’ racing of the 
build and behavior of the boats; but abroad niuch rubbish has 
already appeared concerning flimsy build and racing machines 
which would at once be disposed of by a race: but which, in the 
event of all our boats declining an off-shore trial, will carry a cer- 
tain weight with yachtsmen who have paid no attention hercto- 
fore to the Saturday Review and the others who have deeried Puri- 

an. 

The view that the more liberal and fair-minded of British yachts- 
men will take is well set forth in the following letter from one who 
is favorably known here through his visit last year on Genesta: 
Editor Forest and Stream; 

I see it stated that Lieut, Henn has challenged any single-masted 
American yacht to race the Galatea from Sandy Hook round the 
Island of Bermuda and back, It is also stated that the challenge 
will probably be declined on the ground that long distance racin g 
is out of favor, and on account of expense entailed in fitting out a 
yacht for such arace. 

LT hope, however, that the challenge will be accepted. The first 
reason for declining is merely a sentimental one; and as to the 
second, surely some of the gentlemen who have so chiyalrously 
spent large sums in building such splendid specimens of nayal 
architecture as the Puritan, the Priscilla, the Atlantic and the 
Mayflower, in order to defend the America’s Cup, will not hesi- 
tate to come forward with the comparatively trifling amount ne- 
cessary for fitting out one of those vessels for an ocean race. Such 
arace would be watched with much interest by all yachtsmen, 

No further proof than we have already had as to the great speed 
of the American single-sticker is required, but no proof has as yet 
been given as to their haying combined with their speed good sea- 
going qualities. I mean by this that they are vessels upon which 
people may make protracted yoyages in comfort and safety, and. 
at the same time maintain a fair rate of speed. 

The Genesta was no doubt decisively beaten by the Puritan, but 
then the Genesta had to cross and re-cross the Atlantic, the re- 
turn yoyaze being accomplished in a little over nineteen days, 
during the equinox, with a gale of wind and a heavy sea the whole 
time, and Mr, Saunders, who nayigated her from New York, told 
me that he never wished to sail in a better sea boat. 

As to the Galatea, whether she win the America’s Cup or not, 
I feel sure she will make a pood fight and Talso feel sure she is 
every, bit as good a. sea boat as the Genesta has proved herself to 


ce. 
What 1 claim then forthe English cetters sent to race for the 
America’s Cup is that though fast they are no racing machines, 
and Ifear should Lieut. Henn’s challenge be declined, many peo- 
ple will regard the American single-stickers as ouly fit to sail 
races in the summer zephyrs on the smocth waters of New York 
Bay and good for nothing else. I trust therefore, that this oppor- 
tunity for proving what American single-stickers Gan-do over an 
ocean course will be taken advantage of. WitnLtAM LEVINGE, 
Royan Vrororts Y. C., Rypr, Aug. 24. 


That Mayflower is a faster racing vessel than Galatea must be 
admitted from the Ineetings that have taken place, bub at the 
Same time it is evident that the light and paltry weather has been 
against the cutter, and while the races have been perfectly fair 
the chances of war have favored her rival. All have sympathized 
With Licut. Henn in his plucky continuance of a losing battle 
when disabled by sickness, and all would be elad to see a tris] 
under different circumstances from those of the Cup races. The 
Newport race will give Galatea another opportunity, probably in 
very light weather, but in any event all yachtsmen will feel better 
satisfied if she goes home, whether victor or loser, after such a 
long and thorough trial at sea as will gauge accurately the value 
of the latest efforts of American yacht designers. If eitlier of the 

yachts are capable of holding Galatea in the open sea,so much the 

etter for American yachtsmen, Though the Bermuda match has 
fallen through, another has been proposed in its place by Gen. 
Paine, that both yachts should lie at Provincetown until a N-W. 
gale strikes in, and then race across Massachusetis Bay to Mar- 
tiehead. ‘Dhis proposition has not yet been aucepted by Lieiit, 
Henn, pending a final decision on his Bermuda challenge. Now 
that ne latter is off, it is probable that a shorter match will be 
arranged, 


156 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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[Sepr. 16, 1886. 


Se OoODaDaoToU)UoUuUT ee eee 


THE RACES AT NEWPORT. 


A MEETING of the regatta committee of the New York Y. C. 
was held on Monday night, Com. Gerry being present, and 
the following telegram was sent to Newport: 
Frank G. Harris, Secretary, Newport, R. £.: 
_lace to be sailed Saturday, 18 inst.; 40 miles or more, no time 
limit. Course to be announced morning of race. Four cups—one 
for schooners, one for sloops T1ft. and over, one for sloops 55ft. and 
under 71ft,, one for sloops 55ft. and under. Details by mail. 
4 : ELBBRIDGE T. GERRY, Commodore. 

The entries thus far are: Schooners—Montauk, Miranda and 
Sachem, First class sloops—Mayflower and Galatea. Second class 
sloops—Bedouin, Stranger and Thetis. Third class sloops—Clara, 
Cinderella and Bertie. Entries will be received up to 8 o'clock 
Saturday morning on board the flagship Hlectra, which is to be 
used as a committee boat, and from which all signals will be given, 
the start will be made at 10 o’clock. 

Mayflower left_on Monday for Newport in charge of Captain 
Stone, Messrs. Paine, Richards, Bryant and Burgess returned to 
Boston on Sunday night. Gen, Paine was to sail for Europe on 
Saturday last, but has changed his plans and it is probable that he 
will remain for another match with the Galatea. Priscilla has 
not entered for the Newport race but itis probable that she will 
doso, Puritan has been at New Bedford where a netting has been 
added to her rail and some other changes made that look like a 
preparation for rough water, She will probably enter at Newport. 


SLOOP VS. CUTTER.—SOME PLAIN FACTS. 


O much nonsense has been published in regard to the present 
status of the American sloop” that itis refreshing to find a 
sensible View of the matter in adaily paper, and to see the real 
facts presented without, any patriotie prejudice. The following 
from the Brooklyn Hagieis a corroboration of the views we haye 
so often expressed: 

There are a good many worthy people even in Brooklyn who 
take a lively and patriotic interest in the forthcoming races be- 
tween the Mayflower and Galatea for the America Cup, and who 
are willing to back the sloop against the cutter, yet who would be 
somewhat puzzled if they were required to stand off-hand a Civil 
Service examination in regard to the differences between the 
two vessels. Jt is true that some of the newspapers are telling 
them eyery day that this is a contest for the purpose of deciding 
which is the better, the English or American model, but without 
some further information as to what the American model really 
is, the unfortunate landsman will be apt to be as much in the dark 
as before, Under such circumstances it may not be out of place 
to describe the differences between the vachts that are to contend 
against each other a few days hence. The following comparative 
statement will show ata glance the principal dimensions of the 
English and American champions. Those of the Galatea are 
official and differ from those heretofore published: 

Mayflower. Galatea, 


HOUSTON UPL res shia ettates oo oS thos eels ore kalet 100ft, 102.7 
Length on waiterline.......0....... cess teen 85ft. siit. 
Se UGG tee Prtvagascisoeuptswss mimi ao ane ue erkta 23.6 15ft. 
BBYEVCh eo'h Lao] EON aay eee 9 SN ee Rs a 8.10 13.3 
PEF ieee CM tee file a michele oie Sa Oe ee 9.6 13.6 
Mast; deck to hounds: 0.20 peed ee eee G3ft, 53ft 
RENGSV TEN ES i Paes he rte isn pe ayes co enetaloag appear re laters 46ft, 45.6 
OWED Gis OUT DONT Aides. «kin. ina paste vaeer died BSit, 36.6 
CHADS yea nko po dh deers tekee ie ee Se an SRG 80ft. 73tt 
Gatie, «sd owe ee a ore tes eect AEE en eat 50ft, 44.6 
"Fonstoft ballastinsides ois. ssn evs osece nee aeee il tons. nil, 
Tons of outside ballast.......,....-.-,-. eS yen 87 tons. 81% tons 


Here the reader will observe that as regards length there is but 
little difference between the Galatea and the Mayflower; nor is 
there any practical difference in regard to the proportion of 
length over all to length on the waterline. The Galatea hasan 
overhang at the stern of 15)¢ft., the Mayflower one of lift. When 
the Galatea arrived at Marblehead, a Boston yachtsman remarked 
that she had the Mayfiower’s stern, but as the cutter was built 
first itis just possible that he ought to have said the Mayflower 
had the Galatea’s stern. Such extreme overhanging sterns are 
certainly a noyeltyin this country and have been copied from 
eutter models. Their object is to give greater stability in a reefing 
breeze and more deck room to handle the immense mainsail. 

When we cometo look at the next two dimensions, beam and 
depth of hold, we see the first sign of the radical difference be- 
tween the English cutter and the American sloop. The extreme 
beam of the former is not much more than one-seventh of her 
length over all, while that of the sloop is not much less than one- 
fourth. The cutter’s depth of hold is not much short of her ex- 
treme breadth of beam, while that of the Mayflower is not much 
less than one-half her beam. So also with the draft of water, that 
of the Galatea being just 4ft. more than thai of the Mayfiower. 
The two styles of yachts which are supposed to be represented by 
the Mayflower and Galatea have been developed out of the char- 
acter of the pleasure boats most suitable to the water of the re- 
spective countries. In the British Islands, where the harbors are 
deepand the seas frequently stormy, the deep keel boats have 
always been in fayor and centerboards have been discouraged. 
Here, with our shallower harbors and smooth inland waters, we 
have adopted the centerboard boat, broad and shallow, or as some 
irreverently call it, a skimming dish, Such a yacht was the 
Mohawk, which capsized when at anchor some years ago. 
When it is remembered that this yacht, which was as 
long as the Mayflower, drew but 5ft. of water, our readers 
will see that the designer of the latter has made a 
wide departure from the typical American sloop. The 
Mayflower is much narrower and also much deeper than a typical 
American sloop would be, these changes being in the direction of 
the deep and narrow cutter type, With her long overhanging 
stern, decreased width and increased depth, she is, in fact, a com- 
promise vessel, about half way between the pure British type and 
the American, and, if anything, rather more British than Ameri- 
can, This is a point which it is well to keep in mind, for, as Jack 
Buansby observed, “the bearings of this observation lays in the 
application on it.” If the wide, shallow sloop had been all that 
was claimed for it, the model would not have been departed from 
50 greatly as it has been in the Mayflower. Those who desire to 
see an American sloop of the old type, and one of the best, should 
look at the Gracie, and they will see how wide a departure has 
been made from that type in the Puritan and Mayfiower, Theex- 
perience of Mr. Burgess, the designer of both these vessels, seems 
to have led him in the direction of greater depth, for the May- 
flower draws 13in. more water than the Puritan, although less 
than 4ft. larger on_ the waterline, The Mayflower, with her 9<ft, 
draft of water and her lead keel,is very far from being a skim- 
ming dish, j 

The lead keel is another cutter device which has been adopted 
by the designers of the Mayflower. Such things as lead keels 
were utterly unknown in the old skimming-dish days which some 
innocent-minded people fancy still exist. They were looked upon 
ag a British deyice, anda great many powerful arguments were 
published for the purpose of proving their absurdity. But Mr. 


——— EEE ee 


Burgess put a lead keel on the Puritan last year which weighed 27 
tons. This year he gave the Mayflower a lead keel weighing 37 
tons, and only 11 tons of inside ballast. If he builds another big 
sloop he will probably have no inside ballast, but put all the weight 
in the deep lead keel. The Galatea has no inside ballast, buta 
lead keel that weighs 8144 tons. She, therefore, carries much more 
ballast than the Mayflower, but that is because she derives all her 
stability from it, while that of the Mayflower is partly derived 
from her superior width and partly from her centerboard, which 
extends 16ft. below the keel. Itis hardly necessary to explain to 
the readers that the Galatea has no centerboard, The novelty in 
the cases of the Puritan and Mayflower consists in the fact that 
they have both a keel and a centerboard. 


ith regard to the difference of rig there is practically none | 


between the Galatea and Mayflower, at least none that a lands- 
Inan would appreciate, Nearly allthe features of the cutter rig 
aré to be found in the Mayfiower, including the long bowsprit. 
Many a good yachtsman would be puzzled to tell the two vessels 
apart, judging by their sails alone, The Mayflower carries more 
sail than the Galatea; her masts are loftier,and her bowsprit, 
gait and boom longer, but the differences of detail are slight so 
ar as the shape and arrangement of the sails are concerned. The 
Mayflower'’s mainsail is laced to the boom, while that of the Gal- 
atea is not, and that is the principal contrast between them in 
respect to rig. 
The reader will be able from a perusal of the foregoing to form 
a fair idea of the essential differences between the Mayfiower and 
Galatea. He will find them less than he perhaps imagined, and 
he will see, also, what a change has come over American ideas of 
what a fast yacht should be by contrasting such sloopsas the 
Fanny and Gracie with the Puritan and Mayflower. The modern 
American yacht is, in fact, a compromise between two extreme 
types, and probably, as compromises sometimes are, better than 
either. But it would be folly to pretend that the type of yacht we 
rely on is the same as it was ten, or eyen two years ago. 


CORINTHIAN Y. C. 


O* Sept. 3the postponed regatta of the previous Saturday was 
sailed over the club’s regular courses Nos. 1 and 4in a fresh 
8. H. wind. The times were: 


FIRST CLASS CENTERBOARDS, 


Length. ee Corrected, 
Atlanta, Thomas....., 28,01 2 24 53 1 55 46 
Eugenia, J. 8S. Palmer .. 26.00 2 36 12 2 06 12 
Ralph, Geo. Oshorne.......,...... ... 29.09 235 15 2 OF 02 
, . FIRST CLASS KEELS. 
Bessie, C. P. Curtis, Jr......- foment 28,00 2 26 12 1 55 12 
SECOND CLASS CENTERBOARDS. 
Sprite, ©. P. Wilsom).....,-2,..5.. . . 22.08 2 20 48 1 46 00 
Petre <a oe et 21.09 2 38 40 2 02 41 
SECOND CLASS KBELS. 
Witch, Crowninshield,...........,...: 23.01 2 36 52 2 02 85 
Wade AS Oddardr.e mines s. cur een Gt 24.17 2 39 68 2 07 49 
THIRD CLASS CENTERBOARDS. 
Perch Parkman: ie .ek. hanes. 19.00 117 40 0 43 42 
Imogene, B. F. Wendall............,.. 17.09 1 20 04 0 58 48 
Pixey, F. W. Chandler........., rt iene dat 1 26 O04 1 02 52 
VT es thy, Weak OOLas a santicts sae teleeres 19.01 1 19 23 0 565 80 
Psyche, H. M, Sears.............-...++ 17.07 1 28 42 1 03 20 
iS) ed ah so See ok tetas 17.06 1 26 06 1 00 38 
Gardai he Sas lalke, . hs sas ever ake «2 18.19 1 25 53 1 01 46 
Comus, —...........2506. RPE ed A 4c 19.01 1 28 30 0 59 387 
THIRD CLASS KBELS. 
Verve, Paine...,. trees Bh GO Fe! 19.09 1 24 08 1 00 43 
Alert, ——....... te ee Won. dies 1 25 38 1 00 21 
Nixoey, A..§. Gochwan ....525....2..0. 20.09 1 24 55 1 O1 25 
MOSQUITO FLEET. 

PUNO ROARS Ee awn hes.ce Le ee dee elee 15.00 0 44 00 rien 
Bismark, Oloutman,..3..0. 2). ..4 ec. 15.06 0 44 12 7 


Bessie takes the championship pennant for 1886. The other win- 
ners were Atlanta and Hugenia of first class centerboards, Bessie 
of first class keels, Sprite and Petre] of second class centerboards 
Witehand Fad of second class keels. Peri and Myrtle of third 
class centerboards, and the Alert and Vera of third class keels, 
The judges were A. 5S. Brown, C. A. Benjamin, C. H. Richardson 
and H. 5S. Hodgkins. se ; 

On Sept. J] the ninth regatta of the Corinthian Y. C, was sailed 
off Marblehead, the course for first and second classes being ten 
miles, and for third class six miles. There was a good N.W. wind 
all through the race. The times were as follows: 


EIRST CLASS CENTERBOARDS. 


Atalanta, J. R. Thomas........,...-- 2B 1 
EHugenia, J. 8. Palmer....-,.,... eee ely) 1 56 15 1 25 45 
Ralph) G: SOsborn:)).. ask. 6.25. 29.00 212 53 1 47 Ay 
FIRST CLASS KBELS. 
IDGES16;.G. a Urls). we see eka s 28.02 1 53 10 1 24 18 
Carmen, B. L. M. Tower..............80.00 1 52 37 1 25 23 
HadyGs Ay Goddards . /otac, ess -e-. nen 26.01 1 52 37 1 27 33 
SECOND CLASS CENTERBOARDS. E 
Sprite, C. Py Wilson:....... 5242-0609. 22.08 2 04 53 1 30 05 
Louette, L. M. Haskins.....,........- 21.08 Withdrew. 
DSi Sle TEES IA Oh oe es ee ee 21.09 2.09 45 1 33 45 
SECOND CLASS KEELS&, A 
Witch, B. B. Crowninshield....... , 28.01 1 59 51 1 25 B4 
IDeLY. JAMESON: Lae.) lcs eek eee Withdrew. 
Carmita, C. H. W. Foster....,..,:..- 21.02 217 05 1 40 20 
THIRD QLASS CENTERBOARDS. 
Mahar Coulis sO LAD Ghee oe ceuela Hedi ee bere 19.11 1 11 40 0 48 82 
My tile o@) Fe aPOOn  tosenelsl foc 21.06 1 04 53 0 50 55 
Pixie, . W. Chandler.,.....,.....+ 19.10 117 06 0 53 55 
Josephine, Dexter Follet, Jr.......... 18.08 1 20 82 1 02 15 
THIRD CLASS KEELS. 
Vera, Paine & Randall............. , 19,09 1 15 01 0 51 54 
Nixie, A. L. Cochran.... ... , 20,02 117 44 0 54 50 
Mona, Herman Parker 19.06 118 24 0 54 52 
Alert bem altOHstadl:. sicrw: teens cae 18.10 119 49 0 53 03 


The winners were Atlanta, Bessie, Sprite, Witch, Tartar and 
Vera. Carmen lost her topmast but sailed the course without 16. 
The little cruiser Fad made a very good race, beating the crack 
centerboard Eugenia again. In second class the keel boat Witch 
beats all the centerboards easily. The judges were Messrs. Semons, 
Doolittle and Whitcomb, 


CATBOATS AT NEW LONDON.—On Sept. 8 a match for $100 
a side between the Gem and Aileen was sailed over a course from 
Mystic Island wharf to the Spindle, off Flat Hummock, thence 
around White Rock, twice around; distance about 20) miles. Aileen 
won by over 10m. 


-anagh, 


in the previous championship races of the H 


UINOY Y. O.—The last championship race of the Q, ¥.C. 
sailed in a strong EH, wind on Sept. 3. The times sine cavers 


3 FIRST CRN Ela ac tea" 
ength, sed, Correcte 
Echo, Eyl. Burwell... csce.c00060., 28,05 1 30 1 24 03 
Posy, sh. Ge HimMb.)..0 o. 0c le soee aes 22.01 2 02 20 1 30 32 
Erin, John Cavanagh...,.......,.:. , 2%.02 2 02 20 1 35 29 
SECOND OLASS, 
Tomeat, C. G. Weld... .........s20-: 19, 1 40 20 110 45 
Wialdfine) He Ap Kettle. +. <..ccc:ecc.:e 18.02 1 45 40 1 14 2 
Pet, J. W. MeFarland......22 1.0... 20:01 15023 12145 
Nereid, LOO OEE OG) Waki each adh POR ASA Ae 20.07 1 50 20 12210 
ESNet icciy eer cee) yee ae 20.03 1 51 40 1 23 10 
. THIRD CLASS. 
Yictor, 8. A. Freeman....,...,,.,....17.07 1 25 30 1.00 08 
Rocket, H, A.Faxon...,..1.....,..,,18.07 126 B5 1 00 28 
Mirage, G. EH. Jordan.. .,.,..........-17.10 1 26 20 1 OL 14 
Nitro; Hey ebitom ns. 24 eee. 0b 1 32 55 1 08 22 
The judges were heen and John Oay- 


HULL Y, C. SAIL OFF, SEPT. 11.—The sail off for the winners 

‘evi ull Y. C., took place 
on Sept, 11, in a moderate N. W. wind, there being 9 starters. The 
course for second class was 11 miles, and for third and fourth 
classes six miles. The times were: 


SECOND CLASS CHENTERBOARDS. 
Length, Elapsed. Meat 


Rambler, J. J, Henry: ss.ce,escave ee 27.00 1 57 31 
Folly, J. F. Sheppard..............5- 26.09 2 02 17 1 29 00 
; FIRST CLASS KEELS. 
Lizzie F. Daly, Wm. Daly, Jr........ 26.08 1 56 37 1 22.27 
Echo, Burwell & Litchfield.......... 25.038 1 59 12 1 24 13 
THIRD CLASS CENTERBOARDS. 

Posy, R. C. Hunt....... nHertiPAe.s Sees 2 22 06 1 24 20 1 03 14 

Nora, Boynton & McManus.....,-,.. 22.00 1-941 1 07 48 
THIRD CLASS KEELS. 

EaitiyecH He Tarbell; fytec aniseed waite 1°26 52 a ity 3. 
FOURTH CLASS KEELS. 

Victor, S.A. Freman../. .. s.......- 17,07 1 42 21 116 59 

Wildfire, H. A. Keith........ fe eS 18.11 Withdrew. 


Nora lost her bowsprit but rigged a spar out and reset her jib, 
and made good time oyer the course. The old Transit, now the L. 
ee Daly, made a good race and beat the two centerboards in her 
class. 


“THE PILGRIM CHALLENGED.”—Mr, W, L. Bragg, in the 
Sept. 2 number of FoREST AND STREAM, calls in question the cor- 
rectness of my statements about the race of the Pilgrim with the 
Lillian, published July 1. The only errors in my paper were in re- 
gard to the distance run and the draft, which 1 judged roughly. 
Of these [stand corrected, which makes it much worse for the 
Lillian, for I can prove she had no tender, and in the windward 
race she started upon my weather quarter and finished upon the 
lee quarter far astern of us, I have not raced with any ofher boat 
in Penobscot Bay; 1 do not know Mr, Holt or his boat, and have 
never been passed by any boat of the P.’s length or less im those 
waters. The statements of Mr. B. are “conspicuously inexact,” 
not to use a harsher term, and the slur of his wind up is amusing. 
Now I am not a sporting man after shekels, but an honest yachts- 
man interested in the development of all kinds of small, sate, fast 
yachts, and I think I haye proyed the Pilgrim to be of this class. 
She is now at Belfast, Me., and is ready to meet all challengers in 
fair races this month. If the Rockland Club will get up one or 
two, we can soon determine the relative places of sloops and cut- 
ters, using Herreshoff’s tables of allowances for the differences in 
size. I suggest a race from Rockland around Matinic Island and 
back, from Camden around Vinalhaven and back, and from North- 

ort around Islesboro and back, as fair races for small epee 

urthermore, I challenge the Lillian and Capt. Bragg. or this 
latter race any day this month, Address, Dr. W. H. WINSLOW, 
Belfast, Me. 


AN AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER ABROAD.—Mr. N. G. 
Stebbins, the well-known Boston photographer, has lately re- 
turned from a hurried trip to England, in which he witnessed 
some of the principal matches of last_month and secured a large 
number of views of English yachts, Mr, Stebbins was home in 
time for the Cup races, and was present with a special tug, from 
which he made a number of photos. 


SANDBAGGERS CAPSIZED.--Sunday afternoon a violent storm 
swept over the vicinity of New York and did more or less damage. 
The open racing boat Martha Mumm, of the Columbia Y. C., cap- 
sized, and her crew of 15 were thrown overboard but rescued by 
the Police boat Patrol. A catboat from South Brooklyn was cap- 
sized off Robbins Reef, but her crew of five were rescued by thea 
steamer Wyanoke. Several other capsizes are reported. 


CATBOATS AT CITY POINT.—On Sept, 11 a race for catboats 
under 21ft. was sailed oyer a 6-mile course off City Point with four 
starters: Zoe, Capt. Martin; Crusader, George Hutchins; Tike, M- 
Handy, and Thrasher. Crusader won first prize, $20, and Zoe sec- 
ond prize, $10. The judges were Messrs, J, Golden and J. Berham. 


YACHTS CHANGED HANDS.—The Boston sloop Gem las 
been sold by Com, Sayage to Mr, C.S. Dinsmore, and the former 
has purchased the schooner Arethusa from Prof. Hyatt, who has 
ae her for some time in cruises about Newfoundland and Lab- 
rador. 

SANDY BAY Y. C.—It has been decided to postpone the regatta 
set for Sept. 11 to Sept. 18. The rule as to sails has been changed 
to read, ‘No restrictions as to sails.” 

NEWARK Y. C.—The fall regatta of this club has been post- 
poned to Sept. 20. 

The Forest and Stream Fables are for sale by all newsdealers. 


SPRINGFIELD WATERWORES.—The Springfield Republican 
reports ‘A Pitiful Drowning in the City’s Midst.” It is 
nothing less than criminal carelessness on the part of Spring- 
field to permit water in the “city’s midst,” A midst 1s not 
in any proper sense a receptacle for water. The authorities 
should dtaw off the water from the city’s midst and distrib- 
ute it to the city’s into, the city’s among, the tity’s toward, 
the city’s below, the city’s between, the city’s up, the city’s 
from, the city’s near, the city’s away and the city’s around. 
Then no one would drown in it. 


OvER One Mrurton or Men have held the accident policies of 
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OUR NEW ALASKA; 


? 


The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 


By CHARLES HALLOOK. 


CONTENTS:—Itinerary of the Trip. As Ex- 
Economically Con- 
Home of 
Medicine 
and Mythology. Alaska’s Mineral Wealth, 
Rambles Along 
Russia in 


cursionists see it. 
sidered. An Interior View. 
the Sewash. Good Indians, 


Commercial Fisheries. 
Shore. 
America. 


The Glacier Fields. 
Seals of the Pribylofs, 


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AMBOr POLES. —25,000 BAMBOO FISHING 

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NOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.—ONE JOHN 
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Quality, elaborately engraved, highly finished 
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A N i} E LO PES perfectly tame. Make great pets 


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Champion Bran, - 


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FOX-TERRIERS. 


Belgrave Primrose, 
Mixture - - ‘6 


—— 


BULLDOGS. 


Ch. Robinson Crusoe, 
Champion Tippoo, - 
Champion Romulus, e 


——_ 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


St. Bernards and English Mastiff 


MERCHANT PRINCE 


AND 


ILFORD CAUTION 
IN THE STUD. 


A few very fine pups by both dogs on sale. Send 
for catalogue. Photos of either, 25 cents. 
Fine pair breeding mastiffs for sale, Turk 
A.K.R, 2222), Druidess (A.K.R. 2221). 
E. H. MOORE, 
Melrose. Mass. 


IN THE STUD. 


ENGLISH MASTIFF HERO III. 
Winner of first prize and special prize for the best 
dog or bitch, at Pictsburgh, 1886. 
FEE 25, 
For pieture and pedigree, address 
VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, 
General Wayne, Delaware Co Pa. 


Pups for sale. 


jy15.3mos 


The “Boss” in Stud. 


Services limited to ten approved bitches, at $50 
each, A, K.R. 2218, His ancestors all champion 
and show dogs, As a stud dog he cannot be ex 
celled, his get being very large and finely marked, 

Boss’ Record.—Vhe, at New York in 1885, as a 
puppy. In 1886, 2d prize N. E. K. Club at Boston. 
He also took 2d prize in open class and special prize 
as the best American bred masitff at the Westmin- 
ster K. C., New York, 1886. 

Boss is a large dog, weighing upward of 180 lbs.; 
is good in skull, with grand body, legs, feet an 
bone.—Am. Field, April 8, 1886. 

J. L. WINCHELL, Fair Haven, Vt. 


Champion Irish Setter GLENCHO, 


KING OF IRISH SIRES. 


Sire of more prize winners than any dog of any 
breed ever born in America. Stud fee, ®25. The 
best of all, he is a first-class field dog and gets 
field dogs. Will have some Glencho puppies for 
sale this fall from handsome, first-class field 


bitches. W.H. PIERCE, Peekskill, N. Y. 
: aug26,8t 
Gqus Bonahtu 


IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T, Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such hoted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath's Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


CHAMPION LAVERACK SETTER 


ROCKINGHAM, 


The acknowledged best English setter in America, 
and a grand field dog. Will be allowed te serve a 
limited number of approved bitches. Fee $50. 
FRANK WINDHOLZ, 
525 Sixth avenue, New York. 


SMALL IMPORTED PRIZE PUG DOG 


Ssililwer Shoe. 


Particulars, pedigree and references to FRANK 
DUINBY, P. D. Box 555, N. Y. City. Stud ee sy 
may20, 


THE SETTER, 


ny 


LAVERACK. 


With colored illustrations. Price, postpaid, $3.00 
For sale by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


Ole Kennel, 


R SALE.—3 IRISH SETTERS, PRIZE 

Res ees 1English setter; 3 English grey- 
hounds; 1 English 

and prices. MAJO 


LOVEJOY, Bethel, Me. 
sept9,2t 


Fee $50. 
ot) Aazeps 


Fee $15. 
15. 


Fee $25. 
SF oe 
20. 


ointer. Drop postal for list 


Ghee Kennel, 


Old Elcho. Prices reasonable. 
it J., 938 Prospect ave., N. Y. City. 


dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and wu 
at $10, $15 and $20 each, S% c 


Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tf 


—Flirt), 


pointer and setter puppies, 6 to 


and pointers. 


ticnlars address T. M. AILDRICH, Manton, R. 
sep2,4t 


FOR SALE, 


Five Hee nice puppies, black and white, sired 

Bondhu and Dash 
Til. out of Gladstone and Rake bitches; three 
dogs and two bitches, 4 mos. old. Inquireof A. M. 


trial winners Gus 


TUCKER, 85 Main st., Charlestown, Mass, 


OR SALE,ITALIAN GREYHOUND PUPS 


from imported stock. Also fine English pugs. 


HENRY C. BURDICK, 150 Bridge street, Spring- 


field, Mass. sep?,3mos 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 


TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 
| St, piece ves aaatan has several grand ones for 


sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs 


brood bitches and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 


invited. 


KENNEL OF THOROUGHBRED FOX- 


hounds for sale. Address Lock Box 12, Mon- 
toe, N. C. sep2,8t 


OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass. septzz,tf 


O YOU WANT TO PURCHASE A LLEWEL- 


F OR SALE.—THOROUGHBRED BULL-TER- 
rier pups; dogs $15, bitches $10. Address H. 
B. BRACKETT, Littleton, N. H. sept9,2t 


OR SALE.—LITTER FOX-TERRIER PUP- 

pies out of imported Jessie. Apply to SUM- 

MIT KENNELS, 164 Summit ave., Jersey City, 
N.J. sept9,2b 


YHOICE RED IRISH SETTERS, WHELPED 
C May 9, 1886, by champion Glencho from Ino 
(A.K.R. 3789). Printed pedigrees. FP. L. WESTON, 
494 Washington street, Boston, Mass. sept9,3t 


OR SALE.—POINTERS—THREE PUPPIES 
by Bob, litter brother to Bang Bang; two 
lemon and white dog puppies out of a bitch by 
Sensation out of Whiskey, and one bitch puppy 
out of a first-rate, well-bred bitch; also by Bob; 
dogs 2 mos. old, bitch 3 mos. old; $25 each. G. 
W. AMORY, Box 1245, Boston, Mass. sep9,2t 


OR _SALE.— ENGLISH GREYHOUND 

bitch, in whelp, by Don; also young bitches 

not in whelp, very cheap. Address C.W. TRAVIS, 
LaFayette, Ind. sepl6,2t 


LACK COCKER SPANIEL PUPS, 4 MOS. 
old, sire champion Obo II. (A.K.R. 482), dam 

Jet (A.K.R. 1200); price reasonable. Address 
FRANK J. SMITH, Farmington, N. H. sepl6,2t 


CHESAPEAKE BAY DOGS. 


Puppies, $15 at 8 wks., sired by celebrated dog 
Gowrie. GEO. E. POYNEER, ‘Walhamabnnens 
Iowa, 


UPS FOR SALH,—FOUR BEAGLE BITCH 

puppies, color white, black and tan; sire 

Albion, owned by C. N. Gabb of Northampton, 

one of Ringwood’s get; dam Bunnie (Keno—Bes- 

i Bessie is full sister to Trailer. Will sell 

Address Haydenville Post Office, Mass. 
septl6,1t 


RISH SETTER PUPS FOR SALE, DAM, 
granddaughter to field trial winner champion 
Biz—Flora; Sire by son Elcho—Mag; also pups by 
son of Glencho—Nell Il. ONOTA KENNELS, 
Pittsfield, Mass. sepl6,4t 


King Charles Spaniels. 


Angora kittens, pure blood, moderate prices. 
Enclose stamp. KING CHARLES KENNEL, 
No. 6 Second street, New York. 


OR SALE CHEAP.—A VERY PROMISING, 
partly broken brace 1 yr. old setters, one 
finely broken duck dog and a first-class foxhound 
dog; all sound and healthy. A. MeDONALD, 
Rockland, Me. li 


OR SALE.—RED IRISH SETTER, PARTLY 
broken; lemon and white English setter, 
broken; very fine litter of liver and white pointer 
puppies, by champion Duke ex Grace (A. K.K. 1250); 
a nice litter of lemon and white Hnglish setter 
puppies, by Rock (Rock—Hazel Kirk) ex La Belle 
Creole (A.K.R, 3046). Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa, 


J. SATTERTHWAITE, 


OR SALE CHEAP.—TWO ENGLISH SET- 
k ter pups, choice of litter, sired by Belthns. 
sire of champion Rockingham. M 
SCHELLHASS, 6 Brevoort Place, baa a pe 


a 


Choice Red Setter Pups, 


Dark red; 4mos. old; healthy and very hand- 
some; ready for teaching; sire and dam superb in 
looks and excellentin field; srandsires champions 
Glencho, Berkley and Nimrod; great grandsire 


Rabbit Hounds. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to wg high, 
Satisfacti eer 
: Satisfaction guaranteed. 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 237 South Eighth Bik 


Sc ee 
Pointers & Setters For Sale. 


Five liver and white pointer puppies, by Dean 
(Sensation —Daisy Dean) out of Fly (Charley Ross 
whelped July 8; all very handsome. 
Four setter puppies, by Sam (Sam—Smut IL.) ont 
of Smut I], (Trim—Smut), ees. July 1. Also 

3 0 mos. old, ready 
to work this fall, and one or two trained setters 
Also a St. Bernard dog, 31% yrs. 
old, handsome, kind to children and a good watch 
dog. All pedigrees warranted. For further par- 


= 
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-paper. 


[Sepr, 16, 1886. 


The Bennet, 


EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING 
To be held at 
High Point, North Carolina. 


OPEN TO THE WORLD. 


Trials to be run on quail under E. F. T. Club Rules, 


ORDER OF RUNNING: 


MEMBER’S STAKES. 

Open only to club members, each entry to be owned 
three months prior to closing of stakes, and handled by 
the member making such entry. First prize, cup, value 
$100, to be known as Eastern Field Trials Cup; 2d prize, 
the Sanborn Cup, value $75; 3d prize, a piece of plate, 
value $50. Entries close Oct. 1, 1886. ach memb.s. 
allowed one entry free; each additional entry, $10. 

EASTERN FIELD TRIALS DERBY. 

Open to all setter and pointer Sgr dsee Whelped on or 
after Jan. 1, 1885, Purse, $700. First prize, $400; 2d; $200; 
3d, $100. FoREsT AND STREAM donates $50 to handler of 
winner of ist. $10 forfeit; $10 additional to fill: nomina- 
tions closed May 1, 1886. The club offers the Easterm Field 
Trials Breeders’ Cup, value $100, to the breeder of the 
Winner of ist in Derby, the breeder to be the owner of 
the dam of such winning puppy at the time the bitch 
was bred to the dog. 


ALL-AGED POINTER STAKES, 

Open to all pointers, except any first prize winner of 
any All-Aged Stake, or winner of any special pointer cup 
in All-Aged Stakes at any recognized field trials. First 
prize, $300; 2d, $150. ny forfeit; $15 additional to fill; 

ntries close Oct. 1, 1886. 

ALL-AGED SETTER STAKE. 

Open. to all setters except any first prize winners of 
any All-Aged Stake, or winner of any special setter cup 
in All-Aged Stakes at any recognized field trials. First 
prize, $200; 2d, $150. $10 forfeit; $15 additional to fill; 
entries close Oct. 1, 1886. 

CHAMPION SWEEPSTAKES OF ALI-AGED STAKES. 

Open to all eRe winners of first prizes at any re- 
cognized field trials. $10 forfeit; $15 additional to fill; 
entries close Oct. 1, 1886, except for winners of 1886, which 
are to qualify right previous to running at . Two 
entries to fill to make a race. Club adds $100 cash and 
American Field donates a valuable silyer cup, value $100, 
all to go to winner of first. 


Norice.—Any trainer or owner working or shootin 
over any dog or dogs entered for trials south of the trac. 
of Piedmont Air Line, for a distance of 7 miles above 
and below and back of Hotel Bellevue, from Oct. 1 until 
conclusion of trials, shall forfeit all entrance moneys, 
purses and cups. 

Good board at hotels from $1 up per day. Transporta- 
tion to and from the grounds at moderate prices. 

s B. F. WILSON, President. 

For further particulars and all communications ad- 
dress WASHINGTON A. COSTER, Sec’y & Treas., 

Box 20, Flatbush, Kings ©o., N. ¥. 


RABBIT HGUNDS. 


A large lot of oe A aes 14 to 16 inches 
high, dogs and bitches well broken; $15 each. 
Pups from 6 mos. to 1 yr. old, $8 each, Satisfac- 
tion guaranteed. WM. W. SILVEY, 185 South 
Kighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. 1t 


Irish Setters 


Under life insurance at $10 and upwards, by Chief 
out of Yoube, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thoroughly broker on 
game and good ones, Full explanation by circular. 
Both dogs in the stud at $25 to bitches of puaran- 
teed field quality onlye MAX WENZEL, 89 Fourth 
street, Hoboken. N. J. 


DO: YOUSWANT-A"° DO G2 


DOG BUYERS’ GUIDE. ‘\ 
Colored plates, 100 engravings |) 
of different breeds, prices they ara 
worth, and where to buy them ff 

Mailed for 15 Cents. ¢ \ 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 
237 5. Eighth St. Philadelphia, Pa, 9 


ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES. 


From imported Flora, by Roy (Dash III.—Bessie), 
whelped March 3, 1886. Dogs or bitches. Will guar- 
antee these pups to be just right; strong nose, na- 
tura] hunters, and very staunch, requiring but little 
trainmg. They are not solid te close out any scrub 
stock or to make room, but were bred especially 
for the trade, and to show as well in the field as on 
Address, H. J. PIERRE, Winsted, Conn, 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


A large lot of ma oa setters, taken in exchange 
for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to have 
fair nose. Ages from6tol5 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the money 
will be returned. ASSOCIATED FANCIERS 

237 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. _sep2,tf 


T. PLEASANT KENNELS. 

For Sale—One solid black and tan Gordon 
setter bitch, one black, white and tan bitch, by 
St. Elmo out of Duchess; one fine bull-terrier 
bitch. For particulars address C. T, BROWN- 
ELL, P. O. Box 335, New Bedford, Mass. 


a a 

| eee SALE.—A BLACK COCKER SPANIEL 

rte dog of the Obo II. stock, whelped Sept. 17, 
OD, 


For pedigree and particulars apply to E. R. 
BROWN, 96 Broadway, New Haven, Conn. 1t 


E, B. GOLDSMITH, 
Custom House and Forwarding Agent, 


58 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. 


or- 
mation furnished in regard to the best methods of 
importing, shipping, etc. 


GREYHOUNDS FUR SALE, 


By champion Memnon out of champion Mother 
Demdike, the champion of England and America. 
The above have more prizes to their credit than 
any other greyhounds living. Ths FerREsT AND 
Stream says of Mother Demdike: 

CEAS. D 


WEBBER, 10 Broadway, New York City. j222,2mo 
SSI EEE —=—=E{£=E——E—_——E—E——>——_———_—_————————— 


Pointer Puppies For Sale. 

A dog and bitch, liver and white, 10 wks. old, by 
Bang Bang outof Fan Fan. I will take one or two 
dogs South to train for the field trials, For terms 
address J. N. LEWIS, Ramseys, N. J- jy32.3mo 


OR SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 

setters and pointers, thoroughly fleld trained. 

Only those wishing first-class dogs will address, 
GEO. W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass. 


Eastern Field Trials Club. 


Commencing Thursday, Nov. 18, 1886. 


Oe 


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A WEEKLY JOURNAL OF THE ROD AND GUN. 


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NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 28, 1886. 


; VOL. XXVII.—No. 9. 
Nos. 39& 40 PARK Row, New YorE. 


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CONTENTS. 


FISHCULTURE. 
A Visit to Wood’s Holl, 
THE KENNEL. 
Waverly Dog Show. 
The San Francisco Dog Show. 
The American Kennel Club. 
Kennel Notes. 
Kennel Management. 
RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
Range and Gallery. 
The Creedmoor Meeting. 
The Minnesota State Shoot. 
The Trap. 
Trap-Shooting Reform. 
Oswichee Tournament. 
YACHTING, 
Displacement and Resistance. 
Newport Citizens’ Cup Races. 
Knickerbocker Y. C. Regatta. 
Newark Y. C. Regatta. 


EDITORIAL. 
The Creedmoor Meeting. 
A Time Limit in Yacht Races. 
Bonnet and Game Bag. 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. 
John James Audubon. 
NATURAL History. 
Indian Arrow Making. 
GAME BAG AND GUN. 
Hunting in the Himalayas. 
Camping Notes. 
Boston and Maine. 
Robert O’Lincoln, 
New York Game and Bird 
Laws. 
SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 
The Porpoises of Riviere |. 


Quelle. 
Fish by the Cartload. 
Man, The Mail Carrier. 


- The Sunapee Trout. | CANOEING. 
The Carp as Game and Food. j; The Meet of 1886, 
Japanese Flies. Camp What. 


Angling Notes. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


THE CREEDMOOR MEETING. 


UR full report of the results of the annual fall meet- 
ing of the National Rifle Association will show that 

it was a gathering of experts. The scores are capital in 
many of the matches, and go to prove that the art of rifle 
shooting is by no means in its decadence. Only one 
match lapsed for want of entries, but in the others the 
lists were well enough filled to make each winner feel 
that he has earned his honors. Massachusetts sent down 
a delegation of marksmen able to sweep all before them 
in the team contests. Pennsylvania was on hand with a 
strong team, but not strong enough to repeat her former 
successes. New York was represented, but not as worth- 
ily as could be desired; not, perhaps, as wellas the mater- 
ial at the disposal of the selecting officer might have 


made it. Connecticut sent down a flying squadron of 
shooters. They came, they saw, but they did not con- 
quer. 


The weather during the six days of shooting was fair 
enough for the work in hand, and varied enough to bring 
out the capabilities of the men. There were days of rain, 
and the wind showed itself as fickle as ever on the old 
tange. The visitors may have been a bit bothered by the 
fish-tail breeze, but they did not seem to show anything 
of the sort in their scoring. 

How to run a rifle meeting is one of the things which 
the Association is gradually learning. Where there are 
so many men, each in keen rivalry for honors, and in 
some cases for something even more highly prized in the 
way of cash returns, itis very easy to provoke a storm of 
protests. The recent meeting passed off without a single 
one of any consequence. Even such an expert stickler 
for exact compliance with conditions as Farrow failed to 
find a single flaw into which to stick an objection, Lieut. 
Zalinski, U. 8. A., made an excellent executive officer. 
He put in a week of hard work, and barely alighted from 
the saddle from Monday morn till Saturday night. While 
such good service was seen in the open, it seems a pity 
that the statistical department was so poorly handled. 
It is a great satisfaction to men who have been contesting 
in-a match to see prompt, accurate returns made of the 

work accomplished. After such capital handling of the 
score tickets as Capt. Witthaus treated the Association to 
‘a year ago, the change to the slow and sure plan of this 
_ year was not an agreeable one. Some one, too, should 


have driven just a modicum of sense into the scorers. 
Where there are handicap allowances for certain makes 


of rifle, it would seem to be important to have an entry 


made of the sort of rifle used in making ‘each score. 


Yet some of the stupid pencilers put down such memo- 


randa as ‘‘Breechloader,” ‘‘Military” or ‘“‘Sporting,” or 
even left a complete blank where the name of the weapon 
should have been. 


This whole question of allowance for an inferior 


weapon when shooting against a supposed superior arm 


in the same match can be settled in no better way than 


by a compilation of statistics gathered at such meetings 
as these; but it is important, if they are to be of any use, 


to have exact data in the first place, and blundering score- 


keepers cast the whole matter in doubt very readily. All 


manner of opinion now prevails on thise handicap ques- 


tion. There are days, of course, when it is far more easy 


to make a score of a dozen consecutive bulls with a selected 
“eas pipe” than. it would be on another day to get evenan 
But 
the practical question is how to fix a penalty which shall 
fit the average weather of a continuous match running 
through a week to which to subject the marksmen using’ 


average of inners with the finest smallbore made. 


the finer grades of rifle. Looking back through previous 
meeting programmes, it would appear that each meeting 
committee had its own notion of what a fair handicap 
was; but the question will never be settled even tempor- 
arily until the full value of the results of large meetings 
is recognized. 


The Association and its members owe their thanks to 


the donors who have come forward with prizes for the 
meeting. Such enlightened kindness as will prompt the 
giving of prizes for the encouragement of proficiency in 
rifle shooting, ought to be much more general than it is. 
Every State needs good marksmen, and any city may 
need a body of them very badly and at very short notice, 
From just such meetings. as these just such marksmen 
come, and the meetings flourish in proportion to the 
attractiveness of the prize list. Lieut. Zalinski wisely 
put on a revolver match to the list of rifle contests. It 
turned out to be an attractive feature of the meeting, and 
ought to be a fixture to every annual gathering on the 
range. 

The one clear and distinct lesson of the meeting is that 
those who practice with persistency and intelligence come 
out ahead in the long run, Massachusetts keeps up a 
number of ranges in lively use, and her team had a com- 
parative walk over. The Zettler Club is a strong organiz- 
ation of men who love the pleasure of off-hand work, and 
it put the two leading squads in the short-range team 
match. 

The officers of the Association report the meeting a sat- 
isfactory one, which would mean that the figures on the 
wrong side of the balance sheet are not very large. There 
has been a vast amount of very hard volunteer work done 
in the past by the officers of the Association, and those 
who carried out the meeting just closed deserve to take 
their place on the line of those who find their best reward 
in a good showing of good scores. 


THE AMERICAN FORESTRY ConGRESS.—At the annual 
meeting of the American Forestry Congress at Denver, 
Col., last week, these officers were elected: President, 
G. W, Miner, of Illinois; Vice-Presidents, H. G. Joly, 
Quebec; Martin Allen, Kansas; H. G. Parsons, Colorado; 
R. H. Warder, Cincinnat, and Abbott Kinney, California; 
Recording Secretary, E. F. Ensign, Colorado; Corre- 
sponding Secretary, B. E. Fernow, Washington; Treas- 
urer, Leo Weltz, Ohio. Congress will be asked to estab- 
lish an agricultural and forestal experimental station on 
the unoccupied portion of land in the District of Columbia 
known as the Arlington estate, the station to be under 
the control of the Department of Agriculture. The reso- 
lutions also ask for the passage of a bill for the protection 
and preservation of the timber land now in possession of 
the Government, and for the establishment in office of a 
commission of forestry to provide means to prevent the 
destruction of forests by fire and the prosecution of per- 
sons setting fire to timber. 


Mr. LANMAN’S REMINISOENCES OF AUDUBON are very 
acceptable because personal memories of one who knew 
the great naturalist, and they will be read with special 
interest at this time by the thousands of AUDUBON SocL- 
ETY members. It should be stated that the present paper 
will form a chapter of a forthcoming second volume of 
Mr. Lanman’s charming ‘‘Hap-Hazard Personalities,” 


BONNET AND GAME BAG. 


iz arecently published novel, as we are informed, the 

hero refrains from killing ‘a lordly sickle-bill,” one 
of the prized game birds, to bring down instead a sea- 
gull for his lady’s bonnet. The date of this occurrence 
was presumably remote, for at the present time the fem- 
inine fancy would be better pleased with the sickle-bill than 
with the gull. Feathers are still in vogue as adornments 
of woman’s headgear, and the present fashion prefers 
game birds to others, All along the coast baymen and 
professional gunners are slaughtering the bay birds for 
their plumage. A New York physician who went down 
to South Oyster Bay, Long Island, last week, for some 
shore-bird shooting, found thatthe boatmen had advanced 
their charges for service fifty per cent., and even at these 
exorbitant figures were not eager to waste their time with 
sportsmen, since they could do much better shooting for 
the skin buyers. There is at South Oyster Bay an estab- 
lishment where all bird skins are gathered in, dried with 
plaster of Paris and shipped to the New York millinery 
shops. Men, women and children too young to lug 
a gun, are hard at it, skinning birds and turning 
them in to this factory. For many varieties of 
shore. birds the gunners receive at the skin factory-a 
price equal to the retail price of the same birds in the 
New York market. There is, of course, no law to prevent 
the destruction of game birds in season, and the Long 
Island bird skinners have it all their own way. We are 
informed that a number of teal, which are not yet in 
season, have been taken in to the factory, and their skins 
are now held there to be shipped to New York when the 
season opens, Oct. 1. The law-breaking skinners are per- 
fectly safe in this, however, unless Game Protector Whit- 
taker, or some ‘‘malicious or greedy person,” should have 
the temerity to interfere. 

This Long Island bird skin factory is only one of a 
number of similar establishments along the Atlantic coast. 
For the sportsman, whose autumn shore bird shooting 
has been ruined, the only recourse is to put his hand into 
his pocket and pay over to the baymen something hand- 
some, 

A feather-bedecked bonnet makes a lean and hungry 
game bag. 


GAME LAWS AND STATE OFFICERS.—The President of 
the New York Fishery Commission has taken the ground 
that it is not his duty to urge subordinates to enforce laws 
which happen not to accord with his own notions. We 
have characterized this as an extraordinary position to be 
held by a State official; and it appears none the less so in 
light of the letter which the Commissioner has sent to us 
and which is printed elsewhere. Mr. Roosevelt’s somewhat 
flippant discussion of the merits of the law in question is 
not pertinent. We would be quite willing to consider 
that with him or any one else at another time. The 
point now at issue is not of the law’s wisdom or lack of it, 
but of the duty of a State officer to enforce the statutes 
as he finds them. Mr. Roosevelt ought to know that his 
official delinquency is not to be excused by alleged legis- 
lative ignorance, though his letter betrays a lamentable 
failure to appreciate the spirit and intent of the laws, and 
his own duty as an officer charged with supervising their 
enforcement. It isaserious question whether a person 
holding such peculiar views should not have the courage 
of his convictions and refuse to occupy an office with 
whose duties he apparently has so little sympathy. 


GAME BiIrDS Not TO BE TRAPPED,—The counsel of the 
HKastern New York Fish and Game Protective Association, 
ina compilation of the New York game laws, has ven- 
tured the opinion that the wording of the section, chapter 
427, laws of 1886, forbidding the trapping of “any wild 
bird other than a game bird” may be twisted into a per- 
mission to trap game birds, the express statute to the 
contrary notwithstanding. We advise no foolish person 
to risk trapping game birds with expectation of escaping 
the penalty by any such lawyer's quibble as this, 


SHoRT LospsTeRS.—Deputy Fish Commissioner F. R. 
Shattuck, of Boston, Mass., is doing a good work for the 
New England coast States by bringing up with a turn the 
dealers in lobster ‘‘shorts.” The economic value of this 
crustacean is far too great to permit of the sacrifice of the 
species to the pots of the fishermen. Mr. Shattuck dis- 
plays energy, good judgment, vigilance and public spirit. 


Tur INDEX TO VOLUME TWENTY-SIX will be issued with 
the next number, 


162 


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JOHN JAMES AUDUBON. 
BY CHARLES LANMAN, 


\ N HENEVER [ recall the character, experiences and 
¥ labors of John James Audubon, I mentally ex- 
claim, ““He was a man without a peer, and worthy of the 
highest admiration, as a man, an author, an artist and a 
Christian,” During my residence in New York as a mer- 
chant’s clerk, there were no writings that I more fre- 
quently borrowed from the Mercantile Library than those 
of the great naturalist; and nothing was further from my 
thoughts in those days than that it would ever be my 

rivilege to come into his royal presence. That privi- 
ege was mine, howeyer, in the year 1847, when, by invi- 
talion of one of his sons, 1 made a number of visits to 
Mr. Audubon’s residence on the outskirts of the city, 
from which time I enjoyed his friendship until the close 
of his long and useful life. 

The surroundings and associations of that memorable 
home, as | remember them, were all that could have been 
desired by its occupant. The dwelling was large and 
commodious and surrounded with a cheerful conglomera- 
tion of forest trees In whose shadows reposed a number of 
red deer, while a variety of other animals were domiciled 
in the vicinity of the mansion. Birds of several varieties 
were also chirping and singing in the branches of the 
trees, as if conscious of their special privileges on that 
particular domain. 

Within the dwelling everything was comfortable and 
elegant and without any pretension, although the chief 
attraction was the room or study where the host carried 
on his intellectual labors with pen and pencil. It was 
filled with pictures and books connected with the studies 
of a naturalist, as well as with a great variety of speci- 
mens of natural history and the various implements that 
had been used in the capture of birds and animals, in all 
sections of the Union. And as to the fantily, it consisted 
of his wife, two sons and a daughter-in-law and two or 
three grandchildren, and between them all there seemed 
to be a feeling of sympathy and love which was simpli 
delightful to witness by a youth who was then battling 
alone with the turmoils of life in a great city. L 

At the time alluded to, the plans were culminating in 
Mr. Audubon’s mind for a new expedition in the far 
Southwest, for the further prosecution of his labors as a 
naturalist. His manner of depicting what he expected to 
see and hoped to accomplish fired me with a desire to 
join him, not as a student of science, but asa traveling 
secretary. My offer was accepted, and for about two 
weeks 1 was probably the happiest human being in 
Gotham. In the meantime, however, Mx. Audubon’s 
sons came to the conclusion that their father was too old 
to venture upon a new expedition in the far West, and in 
spite of his hostility to being interfered with in his de- 
sires, he finally yielded his opinions, and the expedition 
was not carried out. This blow at my own ambitious 
hopes was hard to bear, and I have supposed that it was 
for the purpose of administering balm to my wounded 
spirits that Mr. Audubon presented to me at that time the 
letter press volumes of his great work on ‘‘The Birds of 
America,” which has ever since been a leading attraction 
in my library. Up to that time the five volumes in ques- 
tion had never gone, by gift or purchase, into the pos- 
session of any man without being accompanied by the 
hundreds of colored plates intended to illustrate the vol- 
mnmies. 

At the time that Mr. Audubon was making the prepara- 
tions alluded to above, he was in the 67th year of his age, 
and apparently in perfect health. As I sat by his side on 
one occasion, and listened to his stories about the wilder- 
ness and its feathered denizens, [remember the fancy 
crossed my mind that he had the eyes and courage of the 
eagle, the tender feeling of the dove, the contentment of 
the partridge, the strong and comely form of the swan, 
the dignified bearing of the turkey, the mnocent confi- 
dence of the wren, the frolicsome spirit of the mocking 
bird, a voice as replete with pleasant memories as that of 
the whip-poor-will and a love of the wilderness, allied to 
that of the loon. Aside from the foregoing fancy, it may 
safely be asserted that the feathered tribes won the atf- 
fection and respect of their great representative while he 
was yet a mere boy; and then the task which nature gave 
him was fostered by an intelligent and affectionate father. 
That parent was an Admiral ‘n the French Nayy, who 
became a citizen of Louisiana, where his son was born on 
May 4, 1780. Although destined by Providence to lead a 
life of continuous adventure, yet the initial points of his 
career were neither conspicuous nor of special signifi- 
cance. When about 24 years of age he was sent to Paris 
to acquire a knowledge of art, and although he had the 
honor of studying with the painter David, his teachings 
could not make the incipient naturalist forgetful of the 
woods and the birds of his native land. On his return to 
the United States, his father presented him with a farm 
in the valley of the Schuylkill in Pennsylvania, where 
he settled in 1798, In 1808 he had the good sense to take 
unto himself a wife, whose name was Lucy Bakewell, 
and who proved to be a noble helpmeet for forty-three 
years. Not long after his marriage he sold his farm and 
removed to Kentucky, where he divided his time between 
the towns of Louisville and Hendersonville. For about 
two years he tried his fortune as a merchant, but was not 
successful, Finding that his heart was ‘tin the High- 
lands” as well as in the Lowlands, with the birds that he 
so dearly loved, he began to prosecute with special avidity 
his studies in natural history. He explored the Southern 
and Western States, studying the habits of birds and 
making portraits of them, until 1824, when he reyisited 
Philadelphia and where he conceived the idea of an ex- 
tensive publication of his researches. And here, by way 
of illustrating his perseverance as a naturalist, I am con- 
strained to mention the following incidents on the author- 
ity of one who knew the naturalist personally: First, that 
he once remarked to a friend that, with his wife and sons, 
he had chased a wren for fifteen hundred miles, and fin- 
ally obtained it at a cost of $1,000; and, second, that while 
once dining with a friend in Roxbury, Mass., he chanced 
to hear the song of a bird he had long been trying to cap- 
ture, when he excused himself, seized his gun and started 
after his game, which he did not secure until he had 
reached Cape Cod, and that after a tramp of nearly twe 
weoks, 


Believing that he could better accomplish his pur- 
poe in Great Britain than in the Quaker City, he went to 
Hngland in 1826, leaving his wife in Louisiana, and hay- 
ing completed his arrangements, his work was eventually 
published in Edinburgh and London. The success which 
at once attended the enterprise was unprecedented, and of 
the 300 subscribers at $1,000 each whom he obtained, the 
majority came from France and England, This patron- 
age came from the higher classes everywhere, and in- 
cluded the names of kings, queens, and of the nobility, as 
well as of many of the leading librarians of Great Britain 
and the continent of Europe. It was a bold venture for 
so young a man to make, and failure would have been 
most disastrous; but a good Proyidence was on his side 
and a firm support, 

Prior to the publication of his work, and when the pros- 
pects were gloomy, some of his friends endeayored to dis- 
suade him from trying so important an experiment; but 
his reply was that his heart was fully nerved and that his 
reliance was upon that Power upon whom all men should 
depend, and he felt that he would succeed. When suc- 
cess was fully assured, he expressed his heartfelt grati- 
tude to the good Being who had guided his way and pre- 
pared him for a happy and peaceful old age in the bosom 
of his family. He returned to America in 1829, revisited 
England in 1831, and in 1839 he settled himself on. the 
Hudson near New York city, where, after a mental ill- 
ness, he died in perfect peace on the 27th of January, 


~ 


1851 


_ Among the names that Mr, Audubon was wont to men- 
tion with kindness when talking about his travels was 
that of C. W, Webber, Their acquaintance took place 
when the two were traveling together on a canal boat in 
Pennsylvania. Mr. Webber’s admiration for the natural- 
ist was most enthusiastic, and an opportunity he had 
for securing a good berth for the man he admired he 
recalled as an important event in his life. For his act of 
politeness, however, he was amply rewarded, for he not 
only enjoyed the conversation of Mr. Audubon, but took 
long walks with him along the towpath of the canal, find- 
ing out that even as a pedestrian he was not a match for 
his companion, then in the sixtieth year of hisage. ‘‘Ah,” 
wrote Webber in 1852, ‘‘the grandeur of that man’s life! 
Though it had filled my own with poetic yearnings in my 
youth, yet they have lost nothing in fire and earnest 
upward through my maturer age!” 

And here, for the benefit of those who may never have 
seen the great work which placed Mr. Audubon in the 
front rank among the naturalists of the world, I would 
mention the following particulars: The work consisted of 
ten volumes, five of them of great size, 7. ¢,, double ele- 
phant octavos, bearing the title of ‘‘The Birds of Amer- 
ica,” and containing 448 colored engravings with the birds 
represented as large as life; while the remaining five 
volumes, bearing the title of ‘Ornithological Biogra- 
phies,” were made up of the letter press, describing the char- 
acteristics of not less than 1,065 species of American 
birds, interspersed, at regular intervals, with desultory 
chapters or episodes, describing many of the personal 
adventures of the indefatigable author and artist and 
man of science. To me, these particular chapters have a 
freshness, interest and simplicity which are unsurpassed, 
and bring us. into the closest communion with all that is 
charming and fascinating in the scenery and natural his- 
tory of the United States. It was the literary part of the 
great work in question which I pondered with so much 
avidity in my more youthful days, and so the reader can 
imagine my delight when the author presented to me the 
precious volumes. In the Introduction to that work, as I 
remember, he mentions the fact that it always made him 
sad to deprive the beautiful birds of life, but of course 
this was a continual necessity. And he also mentions in 
the same place this curious incident: On one occasion, be- 
fore leaving Kentucky ona yisit to Pennsylvania, he 
packed up in a box two hundred of his drawings of birds 
and left them with a friend; and after an absence of 
months returned to find that they had been partly de- 
stroyed by vermin. ‘‘WhenJ returned,” to use his own 
language, “after having enjoyed the pleasures of home 
for a few days, I inquired after my box and what I was 
pleased to call my treasure. 
opened, but reader—feel for me—a ee of Norway rats 
had taken possession of the whole and had reared a fam- 
ily among the gnawed bits of paper which but afew 
months before represented nearly a thousand inhabitants 
of the air. The burning heat which immediately ran 
through my brain was too great to be endured without 
affecting the whole of my nervous system. I slept not 
for several nights, and the days passed like days of ob- 
livion until the animal powers being recalled into action, 
through the strength of my constitution, I took up my 
gun, my notebook and my pencils, and went forth into 
the woods as gaily as if nothing had happened.” 

That the conversation of a man like Mr, Audubon was 
replete with the most interesting information need not be 
asserted. It was in no sense conventional but as fresh 
and delightful as the scenes he had witnessed, and the ad- 
ventures he had experienced in his multitudinous wander- 
ings. He was pre-eminently a simple-hearted child of 
nature, and hence the influence of what he uttered and 
put upon paper will be perennial. His descriptions had 
the effect of a continual panorama, and in fancy I was 
by his side when he sailed down the Ohio in a skiff pro- 
pelled by two negroes and accompanied by his young 
wife, and when he was frightened by the mysterious 
howling of a Methodist camp meeting, which he mistook 
for an encampment of hostile Indians, and when explor- 
ing the wilds of the Lehigh and Upper Susquehanna, risk- 
ing his life among the Indians and Regulators of the Missis- 
sippi Valley, battling with the floods of the great river, 
hunting for bears and other large animals, quailing under 
the influence of repeated earthquakes, hunting with and 
enjoying the hospitalities of Daniel Boone, and camping 
out in the lonely regions bordering on the Gulf of Mexico. 
It was while enjoying a little leisure in Louisville, Ky., 
that he first met his brother naturalist, Alexander 
Wilson. They compared notes, and although Audubon 
did not care, or could not afford, to subscribe for Wilson’s 
forthcoming work, he offered him the use of many of his 
own drawings, but the friendship between the two men 
was not especially cordial. ; é 

On various occasions during his wanderings he tried to 
secure a little needed money for his daily support, by 
drawing or peer in which he was successful. 
When harbored in Natchez, Tennessee, a friend came to 
him and asked for a loan of money with which to buy a 
pair of shoes; he had not the money in hand, but he went 


The box was produced and 


toashoemaker and negotiated for a pair of shoes for 
himself and friend and paid for them by painting the 
portrait of the esthetic cobbler. During one of his visits 
to New Orleans, and when in want of money, he copied 
a picture of the death of Montgomery, which he valued 
at three hundred dollars and which his friends took in 
hand for a raffle, and when all the tickets were sold ex- 
cepting one, Audubon thought he would expedite the 
business in hand and purchased the remaining ticket 
himself, paying for it in gold, when the picture fell to his 
lot as well as the three hundred dollars in money. After 
a trip that he had made through Western New York and 
to Niagara, which he did not look upon from Goat Island 
because he could not pay for passing over the bridge, 
he revisited Cincinnati, where he had to borrow money 
from an old acquaintance and went down the Mississippi 
in a flat boat; reached New Orleans during the prevalence 
of the yellow fever, and found it far more desolate than 
any spot he had ever seen in the wilderness; and on 
reaching the place, not far away, where his wife had 
been employing herself as a teacher, he not only found 
her in perfect health, but receiying an annual income of 
three thousand dollars. And it was with the money 
accumulated by this noble wife that he was enabled to visit 
Great Britain and engineer for the publication of his long 
conte ipa work on the Birds of America. His success, 
asalready stated, was at once most decided,and a largenum- 
ber of the greatest men in England, Scotland and France, 
gave him a helping hand, and his praises were proclaimed 
in quant by such men as Francis Jeffrey, John Wilson 

‘William Roscoe, Walter Scott, Sydney Smith, Basil Hall and 
Baron Cuvier. Thecost of bringing out his work was not 
less than one hundred thousand dellars; so that with his 
three hundred subscribers his profits were very satisfac- 
tory. As we think of this prosperity, and then recall the 
fact that the same man had been compelled to paint a 
portrait for a pair of shoes, and had been prevented from 
fully studying Niagara because he could not pay for cross- 
ing the bridge to Goat Island, we may rides begin to ap- 
preciate the vicissitudes of our humanity. But with 
Audubon it was impossible for any change of fortune to 
make him forget his manhood. As portrayed in his 
journals the reyerses he met with were remarkable. An 
estate which was left to him in France by his father was 
taken from him, also the sum of seventeen thousand 
dollars which had been left for safe keeping with a man 
in Richmond, Va. At one time he was so poor that he 
could not buy the blank books necessary for his journals; 
but his wonderful courage and perseverance brought him 
out of all his troubles in the ahi 

Mr, Audubon’s intercourse with the great men of Eu- 
rope was generally agreeable, but there were some ex- 
i eu For example, when, with first-class letters, he 
called upon Baron Rothschild, he was treated with marked 
indifference, and although the notorious Jew subscribed 
for the “Birds of America,” he complained about the 
price, as the work was ‘‘only about birds.” The human 
cormorant could not rise above his natural instincts. 
Another man who manifested an unwonted meanness was 
the librarian of an institution in Paris. When about to 
obey the order of his superiors to subscribe for the ‘* Birds,” 
he said to Mr. Audubon that it was customary to ask for 
a discount on such costly publications, whereupon the 
naturalist manifested his disgust and refused to let the 
librarian record his name, and departed. While it was 
true that Mr. Audubon’s European subscribers out- 
numbered those in his native land, his personal admirers 
and helpers in the United States were very numerous, 
and among those who were glad to proclaim his praises 
were Fennimore Cooper, Thomas Sully, Edward Everett, 
Andrew Jackson, Washington Irving and Daniel 
Webster. The latter was one of the earliest 
subscribers for the ‘‘Birds of America;” and while the 
author was wont to express his gratitude for such a 
patron, I happen to know that Mr. Webster’s admiration 
for the great naturalist was unbounded and most affec- 
tionately expressed at the time of his death, which only 
preceded that of the statesman by about one year and 
three months. 

Mr. Audubon visited Marshfield a number of times by 
special invitation, and on one occasion when there he was 
presented by Mr. Webster with nearly a wage load of 
miscellaneous birds, which the latter had ordered to be 
killed by his hunters all along the coast, and among them 
was the identical Canada goose which figures so beauti- 
fully in the ‘‘Birds of America.” Mr. Webster told me 
that the naturalist studied the characteristics of that bird 
for an entire day, and that he spent three days in making 
the portrait, 

Next to those of his native land he seemed to love the 
friends he had known in Scotland; and among his great- 
est pleasures when in that country was to visit the places 
sanctified by the genius of Burns and Scott and Wilson, 

In this effort to depict the leading characteristics of Mr. 
Audubon, I must not forget his devotion as a husband. 
Of course, in the great majority of his wanderings it was 
impossible for him to have the companionship of his de- 
voted and accomplished helpmeet; but when he revisited 
Scotland and England in 1830, he took her with him and 
caused her to participate im all the honors conferred spor 
himself. It was in Edinburgh that he wrote the first 
volume of his ‘‘Bird Biographies,” and while it was pass- 
ing through the press, a duplicate copy of the manu- 
script, to be sent to America, was written out by Mrs. 
Audubon, which fact, together with her industry as a 
teacher in Louisiana, proyed her to be a remarkable 
woman, That he fully appreciated the manifold merits 
of his wife was proven by the loving manner in which 
he alluded to her and regretted her absence in his journals, 
and he evidently had her in his mind when he recorded 
the following tribute to her sex: ‘*Women are always 
keenest in sight and yeverdon, in patience and fortitude 
and love, in faith and sorrow, and, as I believe, in every- 
thing else which adorns our race.” And from all that I 
have gathered, the children of this happy pax were in all 
particulars worthy of their parentage. ere were two of 
them, John and Victor Audubon, both men of ability, and 
they did not little to help their father in his explorations 
and in bringing out his publications, the latest of which 
was devoted to the quadrupeds of the United States. One 
of these sons had a special fondness for landscape paint- 
ing, and procera anumber of fine pictures; among them 
a view of London, with the dome of St, Paul rising above 
a fog cloud, which was a great success, _ ‘ 

In the closing volume of his ‘Ornithological Biography : 
Mr. Audubon gives us the following glimpse the 
working of his mind; ‘Poverty at times walked hand in” 


——— 


hand with me, and on more than one occasion urged me 
to cast away my pencils, destroy my drawings, abandon 
my journals, change my ideas, and return to the world. 
At other times the red Indian, erect and bold, tortured 
my ears with horrible yells, and threatened to put an end 
to my existence; or white-skinned murderers aimed their 
rifles at me. Snakes, loathsome and venomous, entwined 
my limbs, while vultures, lean and ravenous, looked on 
with impatience, Once, too, | dreamed when asleep on 
_asand bar on one of the Florida keys, that a huge shark 
had me in his jaws and was dragging me into the deep.” 

“But my thoughts were not always of this nature, for 
at other times my dreams presented pleasing imageries. 
‘The sky was serene, the air was perfumed, and thousands 
of melodious notes from birds,.all unknown to me, urged 
me to.rise and goin pursuit of the beautiful and happy 
creatures. Then I would find myself furnished with wings, 
and cleaving the air like an eagle, I would fly and over- 
take the objects of my desire, Atother times [ was glad- 
dened by the sight of my beloved family seated by their 
cheerful fire and anticipating their delight on my return. 
The glorious sun would rise and I would cheer myself 
with the pleasing prospect of the happy termination of my 
labors, and hear in fancy the praises which kind friends 
would freely accord. And now my taskis accomplished.” 

Of all the hunting expeditions made by Mr. Audubon, 
perhaps there was not one which exceeded in romantic 
interest or better exemplitied his characteristics than a 
certain yoyage made by him in the Northern Atlantic 
about the time that his work was published in England, 
and the following particulars come to me from a friend 
and neighbor named William R, Fowler, who was con- 
nected with the expedition as a sailor. It was in 1833 
when Mr. Audubon, accompanied by his son Jobn and 
four young students, made his appearance at Eastport, 
Me., bound on a trip to the Northeast. He had chartered 
a schooner in Boston, called the Ripley, for a summer 
eruise through the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the coast of 
Labrador. “He arranged to pay the captain and owner of 
the vessel the sum of $300 per month; and as he left the 
Bay of Fundy in June and did not return until November, 
the voyage cost him about $1,500, He considered himself 
on a regular hunt for the spoils of ornithology on land and 
sea; and while the captain of the Ripley was forever look- 
ing out for breakers and giving the coast a wide berth, 
the naturalist was constantly sighing to ‘*hug the shore” 
and secure interviews with the birds in their lonely homes. 
The vessel was made to anchor in every prominent bay 
and inlet, so as to allow Mr. Audubon to visit the shores. 
On one occasion he chanced to discover, from the mast- 
head, a sheet of water not far inland, which he thought 
would be to him an Eldorado. He thought it would be a 
good place to study the habits of what the sailors called 
the war loon. Nor was he disappointed, for he more than 
accomplished his purpose. In doing so, however, he had 
fo use a small boat suited to the purpose, which was taken 
from the vessel, dragged over the intervening hills and 
launched upon the lake, whose shores were wild and deso- 
late in the extreme. There did he spend two or three 
days in camp, and returned to his vessel freighted with 
specimens of many interesting birds, as well as other den- 
izens of the wilderness, 

At another time, when Mr. Fowler had killed a certain 
female bird, and had exhibited it to Mr. Audubon, the 
latter said that he would give the sailor ten dollars for a 
male specimen of the species, and that .he had better try 
his luck again on the neighboring shore. 


One day, on his return to the Ripley from an excursion,” 


Mr. Audubon found the captain and men busily engaged 


in sepains their fishing tackle. ‘*What’s the meaning 
of all this preparation?” he inquired.- The captain re- 


plied: ‘‘When we reach the codfish grounds I intend to 
pack away a big lot of the fellows in barrels which J 
brought for the purpose.” ‘‘No, sir, that must not be,” 
said Mr, Audubon, ‘I did not come into this region to 
catch fish, but birds, and no fish are to be taken except- 
ing for our food.” He considered himself the financial 
admiral of that expedition, and he did not relish the idea 
of having the freedom of his movements interfered with 
by the salting down of codfish. With the crew of the 
Ripley he was a great fayorite, and as he was always 
ready to side with the sailors in any disputes with the 
captain, they fully agreed with him in his decision about 
the business of codfishing, 

' While speaking of Mr. Audubon’s habits on board his 
vessel, Mr, Fowler told me that he was always at work 
and seemed never to manifest any fatigue. With the 
dawning of the day he was always on the alert to dis- 
cover and study the habits of the sea birds, which hap- 
pened to cross his horizon. When not taking notes or 
writing he was occupied with his pencil, and in his cabin 
he had an easel so arranged that he could fasten his spe- 

_ cimens in the most favorable position, to be drawn or 
painted with the greatest care. The keenness of his eye- 
sight for everything connected with nature was a striking 
feature of his character, but Mr. Fowler mentioned one 
incident to me which proved that he might fall into an 
error. He had noticed that the top of a rocky cliff pre- 
sented an appearance resembling snow, and having ex- 
pressed surprise at its continuance into the month of 

- June, he was overwhelmed with astonishment to learn 
that what he had taken for snow, was an incredible 
number of gulls resting in their nests. This was a new 

_ revelation, even to the man of science, and resulted in a 

_ very complete examination of the northern gulls. In prose- 
cuting that labor of love, he came in contact with the 
eggers of Labrador, whom he greatly disliked on account 
oft their cruelty to the feathered tribes as well as their 
cupidity, and he was quite willing to believe a story that 
was told him to the effect that four men collected in two 
months not less than four hundred thousand eggs and 
sold them in Halifax at an extravagant price per dozen. 

During his sojourn in Labrador, he not only studied the 
habits of birds and the formation of the coast, but took a 
great interest in the people, whom he pitied while com- 
mending them for many good qualities. After leaving 
Labrador, where he met and enjoyed the companionship 
of Admiral Henry Woolsey Bayfield, then on a surveying 
expedition in the Gulnare, he sailed along the western 
coast of Newfoundland, visited Pictou and the 
Nova. Scotia, and returned in safety to Eastport. Not 

long afterward, and perhaps with a view of getting his 
blood warm again, he went to Florida, where he obtained 


the materials for his charming episodes on the ‘Live Oak- 


ers,” on ‘Deer Hunting,” “The Wreckers and Turtlers 
__ and Pirates of Florida.” He next turned his attention to 
the then unknown region of the Yellowstone where, with 


bays of 


‘ 
FOREST AND STREAM, 


pleasant companions, he spent the greater part of a year; 
but without doing any work, and finally returned to his 
home on the Hudson, 

During this twilight period of his life he rose early, 
visited his caged birds, painted and wrote in his library, 
walked in the woodlands for exercise, and retired to hed 
at an early hour. 

He greatly enjoyed the manifold comforts of his home 
and the companionship, in tranquil happiness, of his wife 
and sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren (which 
was the time when f had the privilege of knowing him in 
person), until his sight began to fail and a cloud fell upon 
his mind, when he had to be cared for like a child, and 
finally died in perfect peace and contentment. 

Tt may be mentioned, in concluding this paper, that a 
very interesting ‘Biography of the Great Naturalist, 
edited by his widow, was published in New York in 1869, 
and deserves a place in’ every library. 


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INDIAN ARROW MAKING. 


b Bee are in California two lakes named Clear Lake. 
‘One is in the Modoc country, the other in Lake 
county. The neighborhood of the latter lake was inhab- 
ited by a race of Digger Indians. Of the three islands in 
the Jake, viz., Alem, Oe-koy-em and Kam-deit, the first 
named, situated at the extremity of the east arm of the 
lake was the most important. Its dwellers, called Alem- 
vo or men of Alem, held the ground to be a chief place or 
capital camp of the tribe, and on this island was built the 
sacred dance house, a massive structure not unlike the 
joint-tenement house of the Mandans and Arickarees in 
plan, but dug out deeper and built more underground. 

In the year 1875, or at least within a year or two of that 
date, for information on this point is not exact, there was 
a gathering ofall the scattering bands of the tribe to the 
headquarters at Clear Lake. Prophets had been busy 
foretelling a great flood which was to drown the whites 
toaman, It does not appear that these prophets had a 
clear notion of the future fate of the Indians, but from 
motives of religion or to seek safety more than five hun- 
dred Indians came together at their chief camp. The 
white settlers finally combined and made the Indians, 
whose numbers and power were alarming, scatter back 
to the woods, but during their stay at the lake a chance 
was had of studying Indian life. 

Tt was here that my friend saw the manufacture of 
arrow-heads carried on as a 
livelihood. Boxes full of 
spear and arrow points in all 
Stages of rudeness and finish 
are in his collection. It ap- 
pears that at the base of Mount 
Uncle Sam, on the west of 
Clear Lake, there is a tract 
two or three miles in extent 
covered with fragments of 
obsidian, Even brush cannot 
grow in some places on ac- 
count of the abundance of 
black broken slag, and to walk 
over the bed cuts one’s boots 
to pieces quickly. 

With material so plenty, the 
Indians are careful to choose 
only those pieces best shaped 
by nature for their purpose, 
but at places distant from the 
source of the supply, the ob- 
sidian, which is often brought 
in large blocks, is chipped. off 
in flakes from around a cen- 
tral core by blows of a rock. 

The expert who showed my 
friend the secret of the art 
was an old man who had 
practiced this trade all his life. 
For division of labor is carried 
a good way among Indian 
tribes, and even at the date I 
write of it was hard to find a 
man who could make a bow, 
so much had that ‘‘mystery” 
declined since the introduc- 
tion of firearms. 

The old expert put on his 
left hand a piece of buckskin 
= with a hole cut in it to let the 
thumb pass through, something like the ‘‘palm” used by 
sailmakers. This was, of course, to protect his hand 
while at work. In his right hand he took a tool of bone 
ground down to a blunt point. These tools, made often 
from the leg-bone of a deer, are assorted in size, large ones 
being used for coarse work and small ones for fine work. 

A piece of obsidian of the right size was held in the left 
hand, then the right thumb was pressed on the top of the 
stone while the pomt of the. bone was strongly pressed 
against the under edge of the proposed arrow head and a 
little splinter of obsidian worked off. The operation was 
similar to the opening of a can with one of the old-fash- 
ioned can openers that work without leverage. Often 
times material is spoiled in the sharpening, Around 
deserted camps piles of rejected fragments are sometimes 
found, either broken in putting onthe edge or not being 
near enough the-desired shape to pay for working up. 

I took a tracing from a long slender spear head of mod- 
erately good finish, but this reproduction does no justice 
to the article. 

‘A good deal of the sharpener’s work, too, consisted in 
freshening up the edges of points blunted by use. 

One arrow-head, weather-worn by exposure, was shown 
me with a border of fresh fractures extending from tin. 
tin. in from the edge where the sharpener’s tool had been. 

There results from this process a serrated edge which in 
the best specimens is beautifully fine and regular, but in 
rougher tools is often coarse. The old workman was care- 
ful of his stock in trade and rolled up the fruit of his in- 
dustry in a bit of ragged blanket to prevent its being in- 
jured while in transit from place to place. 
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A Buack Lynx,—Calais, Me., Sept. 4.—Hditor Forest 
and Stream: When in Minneapolis, Minn., a short time 
since, I saw in Mr: Tappan’s taxidermist shop the skin of 
a black lynx (Lynx rufus). 16 was killed in South Florida 
the winter of 1885. Ihave seen very dark and nearly 
black wolf skins in Florida, but never before saw or heard 
of a black lynx. Itis to he sent to the National Museum, 
Washington,—Gno, A. BOARDMAN, 


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HUNTING IN THE HIMALAYAS. 


Lights and Shades of an Indian Foresier’s Life. 
xi 


( \AMP GANGES, Lower Gurhwal, Sewaliks, East 
/ India.—While for aught I know to the contrary, 
the tiger and the boar may have been renewing the 
deadly combat in the spirit land, we crossed the low 
ridge and entered the valley, the scene of the man-eater’s 
last exploit. At the point we struck it the grass cover 
was low, and the valley not much more than a hundred 
yards wide, and we knew from the description that the 
beast had made his fatal spring from the high cover lower 
down. Eschewing the path, we went through the grass, 
starting several porcupines by the way. A quarter of a 
mile brought us to heavy cover. The valley was now 
wider, at least two hundred yards on either side of the 
road, and the cover beine very dense and high, was not 
easily beaten with three elephants. Moreover, there was 
no chance for a shot unless the tiger took the hillside. G. 
took his elephant within thirty yards of the hill, the bag- 
gage elephant took a line ten yards from the road, and i 
kept on about midway between them. Wehad gone half 
a mile in this order when my elephant stopped and gave 
sign, and with rifle poised I tried, but in vain, to get a 
sight of the foe. If I had been alone I would have risked 
ashot. While I was meditating the grass began to wave, 
the elephant was pushed on, and the tiger went away 
with a rush, not crossing G. but making straight 
ahead as I feared he might if el fired. G. now 
motioned to me to hold back the two elephants while he 
pushed on down the foot of the rise; this I did until he 
had got about 150yds. start, when we once more started 
beating. Another 200yds. and G.’s elephant stopped, and 
following the direction of his rifle, I saw the tiger bound- 
ing up the hill about 150yds. in front of him and nearly 
double that distance from me. G. fired both barrels, but 
the tiger kept on his course, and I lost sight of him im- 
mediately. G. was seriously put out, bet he had marked 
the spot ana decided to go up and look for traces of blood, 
so taking our elephants a bit ahead, we left them at the 
foot of the rise, and arming.our two followers went up 
the hill. The mountaineers found where one bullet had 
struck on a boulder and deciphered a tiger’s track close 
below it, and after a long hunt the fragments of the other 
ball were dug out of the coarse pebbly gravel. G. displayed 
adeep undercurrent of repressed excitement and I en- 
deavored to calm him by suggesting that the valley wouid 
surely be the constant haunt of one or more tigers and 
that there was nothing to indicate that if was the man- 
eater we had putup. ‘‘Sabib! sahib!” cried one of the 
mountaineers excitedly, and wheeling sharply round, we 
saw a tiger ascending the opposite bank about 300yds. off. 
“Vou can fire if you like,” said G., seeing me sit down 
prepare to draw a bead, elbow on knee for a rest, ‘*but 
it’s useless.” And I realizing the odds against a success- 
full shot forebore to pull trigger, There might be yet 
another tiger in the cover and firing would only tend to 
drive him out. 

Returning to our elephants, G. agreed that if we had 
started in the order we took up later, the tiger would 
prebably have broken coyer near him; and he proposed 
to me to take the advance. I waived all claim, and 
while G, was forging abead { got the other elephants in 
position and recommenced beating. Another two miles 
took us to the end of the cover, which we reached with- 
out seeing sign, and asit was now past 7 o'clock, we dis- 
mounted and had breakfast. 

While engaged in filling our pipes I saw a tiger step 
out of the cover we had lately come through, ascend the 
hill a few paces, and turn and look at us. Dropping 
knife and tobacco, I snatched up my rifle. G. followed 
my example, but the instant’ eyes met the beast sprang 
back into cover. We were soon in our howdahs, beating 
back the same ground, G. stealing ahead under the hill as 
before. We had gone perhaps five or six hundred yards, 
when I saw a movement in the grass between G. and me, 
and whistling him as a signal, T wheeled round, got back- 
ward and nearer the hill, and signaled to the baggage 
mahout to wheel round toward the tiger, while G. came 
straight down upon him. G. and I were not more than 
a hundred yards apart. and he lessening the distance, and 
if the tiger broke cover here one or both of us must get a 
good shot. My own elephant was stationary, and I was 
watching the spot at which I had last seen the grass 
move, G, was closing in rapidly, and I motioned the 
baggage mahout to move forward, when raising my eye 
for a moment I saw the beast put up his head on the hill- 
side. Before either of us could fire he had turned and 
was coming with a rush right between us at the baggage 
elephant, which turned tail and let him pass. G,. and I 
pushed rapidly across the pathway after him, but all was 


still again, and I made the pivot while the other elephants 


wheeled round to keep the tiger down valley, G. making 
a big sweep to get near the hillagain. Letting him get a 
good lead, I put the other elephants in motion, and we 
once more beat back to the end of the cover without 
result, and after a short consultation turned and beat up 
the valley. 

Another half hour took us nearly two miles up the val- 


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[Sepr, 28, 1886 


ey, when I saw G.’s elephant stop and himself evidently 
watching the grass and standing ready for a shot. Bang! 
went one barrel in the direction of the hill, and the next 
moment I saw him wheel round, eyidently bent on a 
blind shot in the grass. Another shot, and I heard the 
rushing through the cover and saw the tall grass swaying 
in my direction; the tiger came on, the elephant grew 
excited as he came closer, for the beast came straight at 
us to within seven or eight yards, when he swerved. [ 
gave him one barrel—at least the intention was good— 
and followed it quickly with a second, which elicited an 
angry roar, but he kept on his way, and G., who was 
coming rapidly up, now joined us; we pressed on at best 

ace after the beast, which was eyidently making straight 

or the opposite hill. We had crossed the pathway when 
wesaw him bound up the hill about a hundred and twenty 
yards off. Our four barrels were fired in quick succes- 
sion, and while I was reloading G, poured in another two 
from his second rifle. The tiger was now near the crest 
of the hill, and as I raised my rifle I could see that he 
carried, or rather dragged, one hindleg; the next moment 
he had disappeared. Pushing on to where he had 
emerged from the grass, we soon sighted blood, and, dis- 
mounting and giving our followers our second weapons 
and a good supply of ammunition, we took up the trail, 
Presently it occurred to me to fire the valley, and, broach- 
ing the subject, we came to a halt. There was a light 
breeze blowing nearly down the valley, and our deliber- 
ations soon resulted in an order to the mahouts to go up 
to the head of the tall grass, fire it, and then crossing 
the range, keep along its foot until they came up 
with us. Wethen followed the trail to the crest of the 
hill, having plenty of blood to guide us, and looking 
down could see nothing but tree tops; descending along 
the trail we entered the forest which was fairly open, the 
area being about equally shared by trees and bamboo 
clumps; here it was necessary to advance with caution, 
so committing the trail to one man, the other three kept 
close to hin?with weapons ready for instant action, In 
this order we advanced a couple of miles, sometimes 
losing the trail and having to describe a circuit before we 
could pick it up afresh, when on the shady side of a bam- 
boo clump we came on a heavy patch of blood, indicat- 
ing that ourfoe had taken arest there; beyond this we 
were unable to recover the trail. Wewent round and 
round in widening circles, and at length espied a clump 
of grass, to the right of the course we had come, and 
made straight for it, keeping close together. Midway 
from where we sighted it the trail was again struck, and 
now speaking for myself, my heart began to palpitate, for 
there was little doubt we were close on him; the grass was 
not high, two feet perhaps, and nearly as I could see 
about half anacrein area. Advancing slowly we reached 
the edge; I saw the grass move about twenty yards from 
us, and the next instant with a roar the tiger came straight 
atus. We all fired simultaneously and dropped him, but 
he still struggled to get at us, and made us open out, 
As he rolled over early close to my feet, I gave him my 
second barrel anywhere, and sprang back. By the time 
Thad reloaded he was pretty well done for, for the other 
three had all fired; he was on his side and trying in vain 
to sit up, gnashing his teeth ashe did so, A No. 10 at the 
base of the skull settled him, he arched his back outward, 
then inward, stretching his legs to their full spread, wagged. 
his tail and all was over. 

We found ten holes in his skin, one in his saddle, one 
just above the hock (an express shell, evidently. for it had 
torn the tendons to shreds without breaking the bone), 
one in the throat, two in the chest, one behind the right 
shoulder, one through the left shoulder, two in the left 
fiank, and the finisher, which had entered the brain. The 
saddle shot was mine and admittedly the first hit, so the 
skin fell to me, and the mountaineers had got it nearly 
off by the time the elephants, guided by our shooting, had 
come up, As the work progressed, I got out the stomach 
and bowels, finding nothing but deer hair in both, and we 
had to submit tothe mortification of knowing that the 
man-eater had again escaped us. 

Tt was now half-past two o’clock; the roaring of the fire 
over in the valley was distinctly audible, so we deter- 
mined to have lunch. Fortunately one of the mahouts 
had a water can with him, which enabled me to wash my 
hands, and both G. andI did ample justice to the cold 
venison, accompanied with bottled Bass. By the time we 
had finished, G. decided that it was useless returning to 
the valley; we might perhaps find the charred bones of 
the last victim, but cui bono! the tiger was gone, at least, 
unless this was the man-eater we had just shot. He didn’t 
trust so much to the hair test as I did, The man-eater, 
he argued, probably killed other game at times, and was 
not likely to eat the hair of the head of man or woman. 
If there were no more victims he should conclude that we 
had probably killed the man-eater, although he must ad- 
mit that the chances were at least two to one against the 
supposition, 

The meal finished we started for the scene of the day- 
light conflict, about two miles off, and got off the skin, 
which was balanced against the first we got together. G. 
offered me my choice, and on my replying that I had 
none he selected the fresh one, 

Our watches chronicled a quarter to four, and we made 
straight for camp, which was about five miles off. On 
the way G., who was about a hundred yards on my left, 
got a shot at a spotted stag, and half a minute later I saw 
another come out from behind a clump of bamboo and 
cross my path, I fired, but as I pulled the trigger I saw 
the beast fall, and my ball passing over him rattled 
against a tree beyond. G. came up on the blood trail and 
claimed a hit, and I explained what had happened. An- 
other mile and G. bowled over afour-horned antelope, but 
so completely smashed up his hindquarters that we let 
him lie. I put up a boar, but reflecting that I could make 
no use of him I reserved my fire. As we neared camp 
another shot from G., followed by an angry growling, 
made me push on at best speed, another shot silenced the 
row, and coming up I saw it was a hyena, which was also 
allowed to lie where he fell. ; 

A little further on we sighted the tents, but on getting 
closer we saw a second encampment which we recognized 
as ours, the first seen was the district officer's, and find- 
ing him at the door of his tent, we accepted an invitation 
to dinner, on the understanding that we might send over 
any game dish we might find cooked. We gaye the gist 
of our day’s adventures and proposed a day’s pig sticking 
for the morrow. 

A bath and a change of clothes, followed by a glass of 
sherry, were the first comforts we indulged in, and learn- 


ing on inquiry that there was plenty of venison soup and 
a brace of jungle fowl on the spit, we ordered them over 
to R.’s camp and strolled over to enjoy a erack, while din- 
ner was in preparation, R, produced a shoulder of mut- 
ton, which I attacked vigorously, haying hardly had a 
taste since my mishap at Hurdwar. 

We spent a pleasant two hours, and pleading fatigue 
retired at 9 o’clock, having first arranged for an early 
start in the morning, as R. would have to open court at 
noon. On the way home G. explained that he would not 
have spent another day with me if it were not to give the 
elephants and camels a needed rest, as he was anxious 
to start for Hurdwar and inspect his outlying division at 
Gorakhpur before Christmas. SHIKAREE, 

[TO BE CONTINUED. | 


CAMPING NOTES. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Will not some of your reader tell several other readers how 
to make a small A tent large enough to hold three persons 
with the smallest amount of dunnage consistent with the 
smallest amount of plan living, the object being to obtain 
a tent that will shed water and at the same time not be 
so heavy as to crack the hinges in one’s spinal column 
when he totes it with the rest of his share of the outtit 
across a rough country? It should have flaps at both 
ends to insure ample ventilation; would be used only to 
sleep in and for shelter on rainy days. I have an idea 
that a ground area of 6x9ft. would suffice, allowing 6ft. 
lengthwise for the occupants and 8ft. at the foot for the 
kit, I notice some one in the canoe camp at Grindstone 
has a tent of oiled muslin; perhaps the oil would add too 
much to its weight, lightness, cheapness and homemade- 
ness being the main consideration. 

“D, R. B.” in your last issue asks why some one does not 
put on the market a small silk tent and hammock of light 
texture. J presumeit would be too costly for the majority 
of sportsmen who would have use for such a tent, that is 
for those who do their own toting, A silk tent would 
not long stand the wear and tear, especially that due to 
friction when on the back, and the sparks from the camp 
fire would so pepper it with holes as to make it very 
leaky. 

It is true as he says, the hammock is safe from reptiles, 
I have slope on the ground over a great part of North 
America above latitude 15 and was never afraid of any- 
thing except scorpions and our little black wood spider, 
although [I have sometimes been troubled by the black 
ant of the tropics, The hammock would not be safe from 
these pests and other good climbers. I camped at Tia- 
daughton (Round Island), on Pine Creek, Pa., years before 
*“Nessmuk” paddled his canoe from that point of em- 
barkation, on which voyage he had some experience with 
a rattlesnake, the reptile crawled over his wrist as he just 
waked up that dark night. I had some experience of that 
kind. This Pine Creek Valley and Huckleberry Barrens 
are densely populated with these reptiles. When we 
pitched our tents a large party of log drivers who pre- 
ceded us told us they had killed eight large rattlesnakes 
during their stay of a few days. One came into one of our 
tents, where eight men were sleeping, on Saturday night 
and rummaged around until 10 o’clock Sunday morning, 
when she was frightened out by the rattle of tin plates 
made by the cook setting the table for breakfast. She 
went out the back door and did not give alarm until 
closely pursued by the cook, who killed her with an-axe 
just as she was entering the brambles 40ft. distant. She 
made no attempt to fight. I have never had any fear, 
nor heard of a person being bitten by réptiles while sleep- 
ing, although I do not say that such instances have not 
occurred. Of course if one of the men had got up 
in the night and stepped on her, or had the hammock 
man got down, or had ‘“Nessmuk” on that dark night 
grabbed his snake by the tail, swung it around his head 
six times, then with a quick jerk endeavored to snap 
her head off, they all might have been bitten. The 
reason N. did not do so was because he did not think of 
it until the next week. N. discontinued the voyage the 
next morning. Embarked on the cars. Went home. 

TIADAUGHTON, 


BOSTON AND MAINE. 


(ee is quite an exodus of Boston “sportsmen to the 

Maine woods and waters. The weather has been 
rather warm thus far, but the season is drawing to a close 
on trout, and a number of gentlemen, anxious to get a 
few days with rod and line and then a turn at the larger 
game, will time their departure so as to have a few days 
in September for trout and then a few days in October, 
Thus far even the hotel and steamboat men admit that 
the fall fishing has been very poor, but cooler weather, 
which is hoped for, is expected to improve it. 

Mr, Mark Hollingsworth, a veteran in angling, though 
not in years, is at the Upper Dam, Androscoggin Lakes. 
He has been there many seasons, both fall and spring. 
Mr. Nutt, of this city, with ladies, is also there. Mr, 
Sprague is occupying the camp of the celebrated Whit- 
tier. At Moosehead Lake it is reported that the accom- 
modations are crowded. Several Boston sportsmen are 
there. ° 

Grouse shooting in Maine is still reported to be very 
poor. Itis hard to hear of a section in that State where 
good shooting can be had. From some parts of New 
Hampshire the story is rather better. Mr. Bart Rollins, 
who goes shooting every fall with Mr. Green, his next 
neighbor in the produce trade, went up to Plymouth, in 
that State, for three or four days last week, and they re- 
port partridges more plenty than on the same grounds 
last year, They had good sport, but the non-trans orta- 
tion law did not permit them to bring home the birds. 
Some of their friends spoke for their year’s supply of 
partridges, but they were disappointed when Bart and 
Green came home empty-handed. They say that the law 
that you can’t bring your birds home has helped in one 
way. The other boys don't expect you to produce a bird 
in proof of every one you say you shot, for the law won't 
let you. It is easier to tell a—big story. 

The arrest of the Puffers, father and son, well-known 
tradesmen, with a gentleman from Springfield, for vio- 
lating the Maine game and fish laws, has created what 
may be termed a silent sensation here. 
arrested at Calais last week. Lots 
silent about the matter, for the reason that they know 
that they are guilty themselves, They listen to comments 
without remark. It seems that the Puffers, when ar- 
rested, had a part of adeer in their canoe, which the 


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of sportsmen here are | 


warden seized. The deer they offered to pay the fine for, 
but they were not allowed toescape so easily, The officer 
claims that they were illegally fishing with trolling spoons 
afew days before, and also that each man is liable for 
the full fine for killing the deer, making $150 instead of 
$50, which they offered to pay. It is understood that the 
parties will xo to the Supreme Court before they will pay 
so much of a fine on the order of the lower court; but 
there they are sure to be beaten, for several such cases 
have been tried before the Supreme Court in that State 
and the parties have been found guilty, particeps criminis, 
and each has had the full fine to pay, though not having 
been even present at the actual killing of the illegal game. 
It is sufficient to convict if a person is one of a hunt- 
ing party and sharing in the advantages of the hunt, The 
officer claims that the Puffers have been in the habit of 
bringing dogs into that region for several seasons, and that 
he has proof against them for hunting: illegally in that 
way. The case isa wholesome one for Maine game, to 
say the least. Boston parties have been going too far in 
that State for a long time, and the sooner they under- 
stand that they are in great danger from the law the 
better. Had the earnest Fish and Game Commissioners 
the means to patrol the hunting regions, as they should 
have, it would be next to impossible to steal game from 
that State without detection and punishment, and the 
chances are that the next Legislature will grant the means 
to thoroughly doa work of so great value, not only to 
that State, but alsoto the whole sporting community. 
Commissioner Stillwell was here last week. He is grow- 
ing old in service, but he feels that he has been re- 
warded by an increase of deer under protection, He 
justly complains of the unfairness—not to put it ina 
legal point of view—of the man who persists in coming 
into Maine and killing game‘or taking fish in defiance of 
a law made to protect and allow such game to increase— 
of the unfairness, the meanness, of breaking the game 
laws, when there is an open season, equally free to all, 
Even a hunting trophy is not of sufficient value to make 
it worth while to stain one’s conscience. SPECIAL. 
Boston, Sept, 20, 


ROBERT O’LINCOLN. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

You find fault with me in your issue of the 9th for 
‘inviting game law violation,” as you put it, and casting 
reflections on the Legislature that passed the last law pro- 
hibiting the “snaring, liming, poisoning, or killing” of 
certain small birds. I sometimes think that the cheerful 
and ubiquitous idiot, who has so much influence on 
human affairs, is préeminently prominent in securing the 
passage of enactments for the protection of game, but 
possibly the preparation of such statutes may be a more 
difficult matter than is generally supposed. It will be 
apparent to any one, however, after a slight examination 
of the last and worst statutorial folly, that the legislators 
had no idea of what they were doing when they made this 
bobbery over bobolinks, and created into crimes the shoot- 
ing of pewees or tonitits, and were most likely tricked in- 
to the passage of the law. It is an insidious attack on the 
modern ladies’ fashion of wearing feathers in their hats 
which the author did not dare attempt openly, or is only 
the crystallization of a mawkish sentiment that regards 
small birds as beautiful and tries to pretend that they are 
useful. That the feathers area part of the bird, no one 
can dispute, and hence a lady who wears a feather of a 
wild bird in her head-dress is liable to imprisonment and 
fine. If the game protector of our district were to enforce 
this enactment literally, or should sue the dealers in 
feathers for the millions of dollars for which they may be 
liable by a strict interpretation, I should not only not urge 
him on, but I should urge him very strongly to the con- 
trary, and should promptly recommend his remoyal from 
office, and yet the folly of punishing aman for selling 
feathers is not greater than that of fining him for selling 
birds of food which by no stretch of imagination can be re- 
garded as birds of game. If you had read my last book 
as carefully as I had hoped, you would have noticed that 
the hero sacrificed the opportunity to kill a lordly sickle- 
bill, the largest and grandest of bay snipe, in order to shoot 
a sea gull for his lady’s hat, and 1 am free to confess that 
T think he was right. We give the fairer and better por- 
tion of creation too much to deny them the wings of © 
small birds if they hanker after them, Moreover it is a 
question still unsettled whether small birds are not of 
more injury than benefit to the world and especially to 
the farmers, a question that the ornithological department 
of the government is at this moment trying to solve, The 
counsel for the St. Lawrence Association, one of the most 
useful and powerful organizations of the State, condemns 
the law as strongly as I have and even suggests that as it 
forbids the snaring and poisoning of all manner of wild 
birds “except game birds,” it may by inference permit 
the gnaring and poisoning of game birds. Did not the 
Legislature merely suppose that they were passing a law 
to forbid the taking of the life of feathered songsters in 
illegitimate ways? Could they have intended that while 
there was a statute existing which allowed farmers to kill 
robins when destroying fruit and market-gunners to kill 
them when they were fit and proper for the table, to 
prevent their killing altogether and declare that they as 
farmers must sit by while the robin was stealing their 
erapes, strawberriers and cherries and while the crow 
was tearing up the corn or the hawk carrying off their 
chickens, for this statute not only expressly mentions 
certain birds but by a sweeping provision includes all 
others not game of which it gives a very learned if not 
accurate list. "Wherein is the meadow lark of value ex- 
cept for his feathers in connection with ladies’ hats or to 
serve as marks for youthful sportsmen, unless it be under 
a sentimentality of wisdom that confounds it with the 
lark of England, This law is indeed protection run mad 
and is the modern evidence of a mania for exalting trifles 
into crimes, The only bird which my agricultural ex- 
perience convinces me is of use to the farmer, the miller- 
devouring sparrow, is expressly given over to unlimited 
and unrestrained annihilation. we are to protect tom- 
tits and pewees this year, why should we not rotect 
humming birds, moths and beetles next, and make it a 
crime for the tiller of the soil to destroy the cub worm or 
the apple borer because they turn into such pretty butter- 


es. 
Ag to your slur on the Association for the Protection of 
Game, that “its plethoric bank account has heen swollen 
by fines,” permit me to say that never has an association 
been managed with less greediness or with more dis- 
interested regard for the public good. It has remitted 


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enaltios in nearly half its cases upon declarations of 
ignorance or promise of amendment, and I doubt if its 
total receipts for prosecutions equal its expensss. If, has 
on several occasions declared that it would not enforce 
mnwise enactments, and has always considered the interest 
of the dealers and their customers, and enjoys, I believe, 
the general respect. Nor is this the first time that a Com- 
missioner of Fisheries has expressed a decided opinion 
about ill-considered legislation, Notably was this the case 
when the law forbidding the sale of striped bass in the 
Spring was up for enforcement, The Commission have 
been in the habit of trapping, snaring and killing in any 
surreptitious manner at the State hatchery the kingfisher, 
that arch enemy of fish fry, but hereafter they will have 
to let him seyerely alone or incur the disapproval of some 
of their own game protectors. In conclusion let me ask 
you how many of the Legislature do you think even 
knew that the bobolink was the reed or rice bird in his 
summer male habiliments? 
ROBERT BARNWELL ROOSEVELT. 


NEW YORK GAME AND BIRD LAWS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The last Legislature made some remarkable changes in 
the law, As the public ought to know what the law is, I 
desire to call attention to certain points. 

1. It is now unlawful to kill any crow, hawk, crow 
blackbird, bluejay or owl. So careful has the Legislature 
been to protect the eggs and young of song birds, game 
birds and poultry! 

2. It is now unlawful to have in possession any wild 
bird (except game birds) or any part thereof. Any person 
who retains a stuffed bird in his possession, or wears any 
part of a bird, provided it is not a game bird or part of 
one, is liable to a fine not exceeding $50, and to imprison- 
mentin a county jail or penitentiary not more than 30 
days. This provision is certainly radical enough, but its 
effectiveness is another matter. 

3. It is unlawful to kill, have in possesion, or sell any 
wild pigeons or wild doves, 

4, It is forbidden to sell or have in possession, during 
the month of January, any ruffed grouse, pinnated grouse, 
or woodeock, This prohibition may or may not bea good 
thing in itself; but it is an outrage in view of the fact that 
quail are still allowed to be soldin January. The natural 
resulé is that a special premium is offered for the 
destruction of that one of our game birds most deserving 
of protection, and most needing it, 

o. Tt is unlawful to sell venison or have it in possession 
from the ist to the 15th of November. Before and after 

that period it is lawful, under certain restrictions, To 
search for the reason of this provision would imply cross 
flattery of the legislators, _ SAMUEL HUNTINGTON. 

New YORK, SEPT, 16, 1886. 


SQUIRRELS.—Point of Rocks, Md., Sept. 18.—Squirrels 
are quite abundant this season in the woods near the Poto- 
mace River in Virginia and Maryland. Severaltimes while 
fishing this week I have heard the nimble climbers bark- 
ing in the trees along shore, and a number of persons 
living here have brought in from five to ten as the result 
of a morning’s hunt. For those who are fond of that sort 
of sport there is lots of it.—J. C. B. 


THE PRESIDENT’S Deer HuntTING.—Several correspond- 
ents have written in protest against a supposed violation 
of the deer law by President Cleveland this year. So far 
as we are informed they are in error. The hounding 
Season opened Sept. 1, and according to the reports in the 
paper: the deer killed by the Cleveland party were 

ounded in the lawful season. 


ADIRONDACKS. —Indian Point, Chateaugay Lake. — 
Three of my guides have just returned froma week’s 
hunt at Wolf Pond, where they secured four large bucks 
out of seven deer that they ran into the pond with dogs. 
They report three deer killed at «~Elbow Pond, 3 miles 
above, and four killed 6 miles below.—R. M. Suurts. 


HAVRE DE GRACE WILDFOWL.—In a stay at Havre de 
Grace last week we found bluewings, gray and baldpates 
plenty. Box boats killing 25 to 75 per day. Law allows 
shooting until Oct, 1; then close season until Nov. 1; then 
the regular season, three days in the week.—GEO. WILD. 


Long Isuanp.—Oakdale.—Mr. A. A. Fraser has leased 
the premises of Col. W. H. Ludlow (containing one 
thousand acres) for shooting purposes. 


Bay Birps on Lone Istanp have been more than 
usually abundant this year, and the gunners assign it to 
the stopping of spring shooting. 


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IN SEPTEMBER MAILS. 
Hiditor Forest and Stream: 
I get your paper from anewstand regularly, and am well pleased 
with it, especially its cleanness. G. B. WwW. 
Sanva Rosa, Cal., Sept. 7. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Haye taken your paper for a long time, first by Single purchase 
and later as subseriber. It is almost needless to add that I have 
derived much solid pleasure from its pages, although not a believer 
of many things that it has advocated. U. R. WIELIAMs, 

SALEM, Mass., Sept. 20, : 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The FOREST AND STREAM is now quite as near perfection as 
human agency can make it. It is most carefelly, enterprisingly 
and successfully edited, I take pleasure in Saying, for I know that 
While editors receive many thumps, they but seldom receive 
merited kind words. D, H. BRucE. 

SyraAcusn, N. Y., Sept. 16. ] 


ditor Forest and Stream: 
lL have been reading the Forust Anp SrrpAx for some time, and 
im yery much pleased with it, and especially admire the bold 
and you take at all times in advancing the law in favor of the 
protection of fish and game. Pew seem to realize how necessary 
tis to protect and shield the fish and game at the proper time, 
id thereby save to ourselyes and those to follow us the great 
sasures of the woods. Cassius THAYER, 
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 13, 


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THE PORPOISES OF RIVIERE OUELLE. 
BY J. M. LE MOINE, 


Author of “Quebec Past and Present,” “Maple Leaves,” “The 
Chronicles of the St. Lawrence,” etc. 
IVIERE OUELLE, seventy-nine miles from Quebec, 
is a flourishing village—with a port for schooners— 
forming part of the populous county of Kamouraska, for 
a quarter of a century famous as the arena of most turbu- 
lent electioneering campaigns, 

Here, more than once, met at the hustings two sturdy 
champions—the Hon. Jean Charles Chapais, a Conserya- 
tive, and the Hon. Lue Letellier de Saint Just, a Liberal— 
both Senator; the latter, as Lieutenant-Govyernor of Que- 
bec, well remembered for the coup detat of 1878; and 
truly when they did meet, then began the tug of war, 

Governor Letellier’s residence may yet be seen at a spot 
called Les Coteaux, about a mile from the parish church, 
There devoted friends and loving relatives closed his eyes 
in the welcome slumber of death on the 28th of January, 
1881. One mile and more past the bridge, on the banks of 
the St, Lawrence, occurs a well-known landmark for 
mariners—a, promontory projecting in the St. Lawrence, 
styled La Pointe de la Riviére Ouelle, during more than 
a century a busy fishing stand for the capture of the 
lordly porpoise, found there in droves during the summer 
months. 

Before describing this important industry, be it known 
that Riviere Ouelle gave birth to one of the most indus- 
trious and brilliant members of the group of sayants and 
litterati, selected by the Marquis of Lorne in 1882 to con- 
stitute the Royal Society of Canada—the Rev. Abbe Henri 
Raymond Casgrain. Close to the parish church, on the 
river bank, still stands the antique manor of the respected 
Seigneur Casgrain,. the father of the Abbe. 

Riviere Ouelle, sung in prose and verse by its gifted 
son, is known far and wide, as much for its weird Indian 
legends as it was, until lately, from being the haunt and 
landing place par excellence of the white porpoises of the 
northern portion of this continent. 

Among the innumerable papers penned by the learned 
Abbe, there is one on the Riviére Ouelle porpoise fishery, 
from which I intend to draw copiously. It would appear 
that this branch of industry dates as far back as the end 
of the seventeenth century—1680-1699—when King Louis 
XIV, granted M. de Vitry,a member of the Sovereign 
Council of Quebec, authority to place nets at this spot for 
the capture of the porpoise, together with a subsidy ‘‘in 
repe one or two inches thick, 10,000lbs. of cod line,” and 
what was still more handy, ‘‘500 livres” in hard cash. 

Though this munificent grant was repeated for M, de 
Vitry more than once, the venture failed. In 1705 another 
attempt was made; since that date weir fisheries for por- 
poise have always continued in use at this locality. The 
first regular grant of the right to fish at the Pointe at 
Riviere Ouelle, was registered by Intendant Raudot, on 
the 20th July, 1707, in favor of a co-partnership composed 
of six inhabitants—all neighbors, who were authorized to 
catch this unwieldy fish on the river frontage of their 
lands by the King of France, the seignior of the fief, Je 
Sieur de Boishebert, consenting; the company was com- 
posed of the following: Jean Delayvoye, Etienne Bouchard, 
Pierre Soucy, Jacques Gagnon, Pierre Boucher and Fran- 
cois Gauvin. With the lapse of years, the fishery privi- 
leges of these holders became divided among so many de- 
scendants of the six original grantees that it became 
impossible to trace them all to their source; to obviate 
the misunderstandings and law suits likely to spring from 
such chaos, an act of the Legislature,n 1870 was passed, 
constituting the representatives into a legal corporation. 

The tenth part of the porpoise oil paid over to the seign- 
iors of Riviére Ouelle since 1748, is not a seigniorial due; 
the first seigneurs having consented to divest themselves 
of the fishery right,. droit de péche, in favor of the first 
occupants of the soil, It is a voluntary tribute, paid under 
a special agreement between the tenants and Madame de 
Boiseherbert, the widow of the son of the first seigneur, 
M. de Ja Boutheilleris, in consideration of services rend- 
ered them by the said seignior in a contestation as to ter- 
ritorial limits which had arisen between themselves and 
the inhabitants of Ste. Anne, and also in consideration of 
a further promise on the seignior’s part to continue to 
help them. 

In June, 1752, Intendant Bigot published a singular 
ordinance, imposing heavy fines on any sportsman who 
would have the audacity to discharge his gun on the 
Point of Riviere Ouelle, and also on proprietors allowing 
their cattle to stray anywhere near the beach. The pro- 
ducts of these fines reversible to the church fund of the 
parish, 

On the 25th of January, 1798, Messrs, Lymburner and 
Crawford, leading Lower Town (of Quebec) merchants of 
the day, took a lease of the Riviére Ouelle porpoise fish- 
ery. Instead of looking after this important undertaking 
themselves, they intrusted it to careless agents, who, by 
their profuse expenditure, luxurious or riotous mode of 
living, entailed on their employers losses so great, that 
Lymburner and Crawford were glad to ask, in 1804, for a 
cancellation of the lease. 

Marvelous and endless were the stories related touching 
the firm’s magnificent mansion on the wild-wooded, some 
said haunted, point of Riviére Quelle; the spot was also 
a favorite resting place for the canoes of the numerous 
Indians then ascending or descending the St. Lawrence. 
This, doubtless, gave rise to some of the most sensational 
legends of the locality; but history also furnished its 
oe of stirring traditions during the sieges of 1690 and 

(59, 

The oldest inhabitant could relate how some of the 
yawls and pinnaces attached to Admiral Phip’s fleet in 
attempting to land at the point, in October, 1690, had 
sustained a withering fire from some unseen foes hid by 
the rocks on the shore—the youthful chasseurs of the par- 
ish, led on and placed in ambush by their warlike priest, 
M. de Francheville! 

Who has not also heard of the weird old picture so 
gushingly described by the Abbé Casgrain, now existing 
in a lateral chapel of the parish church. Though value- 
less as a work of art, it is prized ex voto, presented to 
the church by the son of a French officer, charged by the 
Goyernor of New France to carry despatches in the depth 


of winter to the French posts on the Lower St. Lawrence. 
This youth had seen his aged parents succumb to the 
wintry blast after losing in an encounter with the Iroquois, 
his pocket compass and Viewing his Indian guides shot 
down before his eyes; the aged warrior before expiring 
had made his son vow to present a picture to the first 
church he should meet, and he himself had been rescued 
from a most miserable death—starvation in the woods— 
by a traveling missionary, passing by. How graphically 
all this is told by the talented abbe. 

“It was by mere chance,” says Casgrain, ‘‘that the dis- 
coyery was made how stakes could be utilized,to arrest 
the progress of the gigantic fish—the porpoises.” The ap- 
paratus is composed of a weir of stakes from 18 to 20ft. 
long, planted about one foot apart in the mud, about one 
mile and a half from high-water mark and which is dry 
at low water, Each spring 7,200 poles or stakes are used. 
Formerly these stakes were held together with ropes. The 
semi-circle forming the fishery is a mile and a third in 
length and ends in a curve, five acres from the extreme 
end of the Riviére Ouelle pointe. There lies the entrance, 
for the fish to come in—called raceroc, The weir is built 
out between the 5th and 25th April, when the caplin and 
smelt come to spawn close in shore, The spawning takes 
place at the flood. The hour of flood for the poryeies is 
his dinner hour, when he gorges himself on caplin and 
smelt. A meager, famished creature on his arrival, he 
becomes, after eight or ten days feasting, bloated with 
fat even to eight inches thick. 

A wonderful guzzler he gets to be, with digestive 
powers which nothing will appall. 

Caplin and smelts area sleep-producing food; after a 
square meal on such, the porpoise naturally feels languid 
and sleepy—an easy prey to his captor. 

In the school of porpoises there occur some cunning 
veterans, which the fishermen style savants or couwreurs 
de loches. These sly old sea foxes have escaped from 
dangers innumerable, and can steer their way fearlessly 
through the stakes. Occasionally one may be seen sta- 
tioned at the entrance of the fishery, warning his com- 
rades to shun the treacherous stakes, and when they dis- 
regard his note of alarm, barring their passage. Should 
the giddy youths persist in entering, old reynard will 
show them how to creep out of the stakes. ‘These vete- 
rans can only be trapped when a long course of over- 
feeding makes them fat, stolid and stupid. 

Nothing more striking than to watch from the point of 
Riviere Ouelle a drove of porpoises, on a calm summer 
day, gulping down in myriads the small fish within a 
stone’s throw from the beach, swimming in hundreds 
close to the surface and"spouting from their air holes the 
briny surf, which falls back, in the sun like a glittering 
shower of pearls, into the sea. 

It is while securing thus their prey that the porpoises, 
heavy and sleepy, rush heedlessly into the fishery en- 
trance. Once inside, instinct tells them to seek deep 
water; they thus cross the fishery diagonally and meet 
the lofty stakes which look to them like a wall, whose 
points, set in motion by the tide, scare them. They then 
retrace their course and seek to escape in deep water, but 
the excursion takes them back to what is known as the 
raccroc, where the shallow water warns them of im- 
pending danger. They then appear like dazed and do 
not show themselves at the surface. After a few more 
attempts to escape they seek the deepest water within the 
stakes and swim round slowly; this is called sounding. 
During all this time the tide is running out and the huge 
creatures—some of them 25ft. long—remain an easy prey 
to the harpooners. 

During the high tides porpoises occasionally drift ashore 
on the beach, but this does not happen during neap tides. 
As many as 500 have been formerly caught at one tide, 
Bue the catch of one season has reached the figure of 

5800. ‘ 

In 1867 100 porpoises were killed in one night, this was 
considered remarkable; harpoons and lances are used to 
despatch them. The harpoon has projections which open 
out and the harpooner stands erect in the bow of his canoe 
or boat; the fish when struck rushes away, along with 
the boat, which is carried through the water with the 
rapidity of an arrow. 

For some years past, the white porpoise seems to have 
deserted its old haunt at Riviére Ouelle; by some the fre- 
quent noise of the passing steamers is assigned as a cause. 
They have been pretty plentiful this summer at the 
entrance of the Saguenay River and on the north shore of 
the St. Lawrence—where they are not caught in weirs 
and harpooned—but shot with a rifle from a boat and 
harpooned. 

Abbé Casgrain mentioned the curious human foot prints 
on the rock of the point, where also can be seen the in- 
denture and marks of snow shoes, in the solid shelving 
rocks; another fruitful subject of mysterious surmise for 
the legend-loving dwellers in Riviére Ouelle. ‘‘The foot 
prints of the d—I,” said one fisherman. ‘‘But why should 
Lucifer have left his warm home,” said another, ‘‘to 
ramble in winter on snow shoes over the rocky shore?” 
Mystery! mystery! but all in keeping with the weird 
and tragical legend of Madame Houel, the widow of M. 
Houel, a controlewr general, under the French régime 
who gave his name to the parish and furnished Abbé 
Casgrain the frame work for his fascinating legend ‘‘La 
Jongleuse,” of which more anon, 


Potomac Bass FisHinc.—Point of Rocks, Md., Sept. 
18.—I have spent a few days here very pleasantly catch- 
ing black bass and an occasional eel, rowing over eel 
dams, and shooting the rapids on the way back, exploring 
islands, and otherwise filling out a brief outing. Haye 
had good luck with the bass, notwithstanding moonlight 
nights and quite hot days. Have caught fifty, averaging 
something oyer a pound (none over two pounds), eels, 
fallfish, and a turtle. The fishing will be better in 
October, and any one can have a good time at almost any 
point on the Potomac, and fish weighing from one to four 
pounds may be caught. Bait, minnows and small cat- 
fish.— BURNETT. 


BLack Bass IN MArine.—During August I successfully 
angled many days for black bass in Long Pond, situated 
on the boundary of Mt. Vernon and Belgrade, Me. When 
the black bass were dressed it was found that quite a 
large number contained spawn, proving to me very con- 
clusively that the open season for black bass should not 
be extended in the State of Maine. The ice does notleave 
the ponds till late in the spring and the water is cold till 
well into the summer,—J, W. T. 


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166 FOREST AND STREAM. 


|Sepr, 28, 1886 


forty by the roadside among the blackberry bushes while 
driving on Saturday, 

A neighbor’s cat has, withm a week, left two flying 
squirrels on the door step of a house just at the end of 
the village and near a piece of woods which they were 
always known to inhabit. The cat never eats them, but 


FISH BY THE CARTLOAD, 


A UGUSTA, Ga., Sept. 14, 1886.—The earthquake on 
the night of the 8ist of August, which did so much 
damage to Charleston, broke the dam of the Langley 
repent rr err sige seven miles from this city. 
é waters of this immense pond came tearing down to | 7. 3 ; 
another pond one mile this side, used by the Bath Paper sie And ae tae Gea ae cere ee ae 
ee acy ug ae es ees eve ve meet the | 5 taxidermist to be set up. The miner one aie RGN iy 
foes nee cts at ae a a eer aS are ae and I have dressed and stuffed the skin for one of my 
Some idea of the immense quantity of water can be at ane ae ea ae ds nee wae a: : 
formed when I tell you that Bath Pond covered 900 acres | Gay dT fear ve 8 seem to me to be packing 
of land, and Langley about 1,500 acres, the water in the oe peat EEGs rete ee BAS. baw but ae 
dererey wary pe pee wath a eA meee HOE sh oF gpont remarkable beauty, and the wild Abwers pave bank earls 
: ese ponds are fed by a bold stream calle orse . Se ennate es pe BAS nah 
Creek, always noted for the quality and quantity of its pi en Dans ences ie lit 23 1 full blossom 
ae This creek empties into the Savannah River, just | 7274 ein dite the Pritea a Mion or ie 3 oe ee ven Ne 
elow this city, the water of which is perfectly clear and| j 0 shin with “Sam Lovel’s C SSSI Sia a 0 fe 
load as rout, jack, ee, P e oh det Ail eainiraple ‘Rannck” lingo, as “aalivevad ears ee: 
reak, immense numbers O e idle m1 ; aes : ? 
operatives about here lay along the banks of the creek ene ee Aaa te ees cannov make out what the 
day and night about the break, and the catch of fish has ce wen ee ee Von W. 
been expaue shan ever Sree: ae kinds of coe are Bown” & N. v4 eae Is. oan, abt 
used—from the hook and line to the cast net—and it is ‘Bow-tin” is a local name for Ama calva, which is 
a6 erneme ioe, ao say mye Fully ey proee lee a ranale. a OS oe Rete mudtfish, Fes 
sh have been taken, The writer has seen trout brough : ,¥ObN A., and A. Grindle. is not use 
in weighing from 10 to 12lbs, Parties who have been for food and is found in the Great Lakes and Mississippi 
over the track of the flood of waters tell us that the woods | Tegion, as well as in Virginia Rivers. ] 
are full of fish, and that they had seen one trout left by 
the waters which would weigh as much as 20lbs. The 
hogs have been turned loose to fatten on the fish left in 
the swamp, as many were left stranded, and every little 
mud hole is swarming with them, The catch is not yet 
over, and daily parties are going to the scene of the break, 
always returning with good strings. J. M. W. 


ous to 1872 (I presume he means 1879), they put me in 
mind of the man who wasbeing tried for an offense be- 
fore a Dutch justice: three witnesses swore positively 
that they saw him commit the act, but hein his defense 
brought twelve who swore that they did not see him do 
it, and the justice found that the balance of testimony 
was in his favor, and discharged him. 

Lhope that Mr. Quackenbos does not think the readers of 
FOREST AND STREAM decide cases upon that kind of evi- 
dence, The names he presents are, as far as | know them, 
of parties whose fishing has been dqne with nets, spears, 
guns atid clubs when the brook trout of the lake were 
entering the brooks, in October and November. 

Without taking up more of vour space I will say that 

Dr, Fletcher never planted any Oguassa fry from the 
lower St. Lawrence in Sunapee Lake. 
_ Lam surprised that Mr. Quackenbos should so show his 
ignorance in regard to trout as to speak of a male trout, 
because he hasa hooked jaw, as a distinct variety, as 
“hawkhbills” or “St. John River trout.” E. B. Hop@e. 

PiyMoutH, N. H., Sept. 14 — 


Me OT 


THE CARP AS GAME AND FOOD. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 

In your issue before the last, you say ‘‘you will be glad 
to have reports of any experience with carp, as fish to be 
taken with the fly, and also their edibility compared wath 
native fish.” Ihave had no experience in fishing for them 
with the fly, but know they will take almost anything 
thrown in, or on the water. i have frequently caught 
Them with a grasshopper cast on the surface of the water, 
though I usually bait with corn or wheat-bread crumbs, 
and can catch them as fast as the hook can be baited. 
They afford but little sport to the anglers—a 5-pounder 
will surrender after a few lunges when first hooked, and 
is but little more difficult to land than if he were dead. 

As to their edible qualities, I have heard entirely 
opposite opinions, some characterizing them as first- 
class, and others declaring them unfit toeat, I have three 
ponds stocked with carp, have been raising them for four 
years and have been eating them freely for the past 
twelve months, and I consider themsa most excellent and 
desirable fish. At least fifty friends have partaken of 
them at my tablé and all pronounce them excellent, the ~ 
majority say they are inferior to trout and black bass, but 
some declare them to be the best fish they ever ate. All 
unite in the opinion that they are superior to perch, pike 
or catfish or any of the native fish of this region. Ithink 
the flavor and firmness of the carp depends greatly, if 
not entirely, on the character of the water from which it 
istaken, My ponds are supplied by a brook of pure water, 
and have a stream of fresh running water passing con- 
stantly in and out of them, and the fish are fed daily on 
corn and wheat dough. 

Many carp ponds are made by simply cojlecting from 
the winter and early spring rains by means of a dam, a 
hole of water. As soon as the rain ceases there is no fresh 
water coming in, the hole dries up until the backs of the 
large fish can be seen above the water, it becomes as 
muddy as a ‘thog wallow,” and is covered with a dirty 
green scum, If a mountain trout could live in sucha 
mud-hole would it be fit to eat when taken out ? 

In preparing it for the table, a carp from 2 to Slbs. and 
upward should be stuffed and baked; from 1 to 2lbs. they 
should be fried in an abundance of fat bacon grease. My 
experience is that the leather carp is superior to the scale 
variety, its flesh is firmer and of finer texture. The 
number of carp ponds is rapidly increasing, and in a few 
years almost every farmer will have one, and the larger 
majority who are_unable for the want of meays and time 
to go trouting, will bless Prof. Baird for having introduced 
the carp, giving them an abundant supply of excellent 
food fish at their own doors, and worth to the people more 
than all that has been appropriated to the Fish Commission 
since its establishment. ! P;, 

FREDERICKSHALL, Va., Sept. 15. 


JAPANESE FLIES. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Dr. E. Sterling of Cleveland, Ohio, recently presented 
me with a copy of a well-known angling work which 
he has “revised” by making marginal comments, criti- 
cisms and corrections, by the insertion of original draw- 
ings and old and rare illstrations, newspaper clippings 
and other additions which give the volume a rare value 
to the lovers of angling. One newspaper clipping is froni 
the London Field and contains the cuts of two Japanese 
fish hooks and a description thereof; but there is no means 
of telling the date of the paper, nor can I remove the 
clipping to show you the forms of the two hooks. They 
are both barbed; one is not unlike a Kinsey hook in form 
and the other looks like a cross between a Chestertown 
and a gravitation hook. The Field states that its sam les 
were direct from Japan. LIinclose a Japanese fly tied on 
a Japanese hook that is also direct from Japan, and was 
given to me by Mr. J. N. Magna of Boston. Please note — 
that this is a barbless hook, The barbless hook is of com- 

aratively recent invention and patent in this country, 
but a Japanese gentleman to whom LT showed one of the - 
flies tells me that the barbless hook in Japan dates back 
further than his memory. Under these circumstances IT 
do not think that Wendell Phillips would have considered 
the making of barbless hooks a ‘‘lost art” that was re-in- 
vented by an enterprising Yankee. The gutis nearly two 
feet long, very fine and natural. I use the term natural 
in contradistinction to “drawn” gut, which is made fine b 
drawing through a small hole in metal after the manner 
of drawing wire, From the size of the fly and gut one 
can see that the Japs understand ‘fishing fine.” 

The body of the fly is peacock herl, chicken red hackle, 
and has a small gilt ball, evidently of metal, for head and 
tag respectively A, N,. CHENEY. 

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. 


THE SUNAPEE TROUT. 
Editor Forest and Stream: ) 

I have neither the time nor the inclination to’ enter into 
a long controversy over the Sunapee Lake trout;. and I 
should not trouble you again with this matter had it not 
been for the—I will draw it mild—erroneous and mislead- 
ing statemens of Mr. J. D. Quackenbos, in FOREST AND 
STREAM of Sept. 2. The gentleman possesses at least one 
of the essential qualities of a good lawyer, and that is 
‘when you have no case abuse your opponent,” and he 
makes all he can of this privilege. His letter contains so 
many wild and unreliable statements that I will not 
attempt to follow him through them all, but will only 
call attention to a few of them; and as they are all of the 
same character, any one can see how much reliance is to 
be placed upon them. 

He starts off with the statement that he does not claim 
that the Oguassa trout of Sunapee Lake are the result of 
the plant of blue-back trout made in 1879. He must have 
forgotten his statement in FOREST AND STREAM, March 18, 
1886, in which he says, ‘‘ The new trout are the giant off- 
spring of the Rangeley blue-back trout, introduced a few 
years since as food for the large trout.” Mr. Quackenbos_ 
has also published the following: ‘I thoroughly agree 
with Col. Webber that the new trout are the blue-backs he 
introduced in 1879, grown to an enormous size.”, Again: 
“The little blue-backs of Rangeley have here found the 
food and water to make them grow as large as their con- 
geners of Disco Island and Labrador.”—J. D. Q,,in FOREST 
AND STREAM, April 1, 1886. From the above it will be 
seen that he has made the claim, and if he now denies it 
perhaps he is getting ready to accept my theory. 

LT still claim that it is only within a very few years that 
any one thought of fishing for trout in 70 to 90ft. of 
water. A few and very few did fish through the ice 
near the shores for trout and perch in water from 20 
to 30ft. deep, His 34lbs. Oquassa was caught off the 
mouth of a brook when smelts were running up at that 
time, and near the bank or drop off where the depth 
changes from a few feet to 40 or 50, almost perpendicular,. 
and while his fish may have been landed in 4ft. it was 
hooked in deep water. 

Again he says, ‘‘the blue-backs of Rangeley are caught 
by the barrelful when spawning near the shores in 
October.” He is careful not to say how near the shore 
or in what manner they are taken. The fact is they are 
caught with dip nets insthe\ streams, and in the small 
streams one would not have to go far from the shore to 
get them. 

In my letter of Ang. 5 i said that the blue-back trout 
seek: the brooks and rivers for spawning. Mr. Quacken- 
bos thinking that the readers of FOREST AND STREAM 
may have forgotten my statement made last winter in re- 
gard to the Rangeley trout very cooly says that last win- 
ter I ‘proclaimed them to be lake spawners.” ‘This is 
what I said last winter: ‘“‘The blue-back trout of Rangeley 
seek the streams for the purpose of spawning, The Sun- 
apee are lake spawners.” See FOREST AND STREAM, March 
11, 1886. In regard to the weight of these Sunapee trout, 
only four individuals saw them and each of them states 
that many of them would weigh from 8 to 10Ibs, See 
statement of Fred Gould and Moses Gould, Aug. 5. A. H. 
Powers, in letter to Col. Webber, published in Formst 
AND STREAM, Feb. 11, 1886, says: ‘‘I have no doubt that 
some of those we saw would weigh from 8 to 10Ibs.” 
These three gentlemen are men whose word would be 
believed by any one who knows them unless they were 
blinded by prejudice, yet Mr. Quackenbos says he ‘‘declines 
to believe them.” Well, I know of no law in New Hamp- 
shire to compel him to, and if he believes these men to be 
untruthful others do not. The record of the Commission 
show that blue-back trout were planted in Sunapee Lake, 
Star Pond, Squam Lake, Newfound Lake, Connor’s Pond 
and Lovewell’s Pond in 1879, and I neither ‘‘take two 
years from the growing time,” nor do I ‘“‘add 4lbs. to the 
weight, 

In regard to his attack on Mr. Gould f shall say noth- 
ing. Mr. Gould is a gentleman too well known in New 
Hampshire to need any defense from me; and his attempt 
to ridicule that gentleman’s statements I consider un- 
worthy of notice. He says “‘thousands”’—he means 
hundreds—‘‘cross the spawning bed in sleighs and boats 
every year.” Who eyer heard of any one taking a sleigh 
to look for a spawning bed? When the boats cross there 
it is months atter the trout have left. I again make the 
statement that no one who now lives near the lake, neither 
‘“noachers” nor any one else, had any knowledge that 
trout spawned in that part of the lake; even the Professor 
himself did not know anything about it. He tells the 
truth when he says ‘the can give the names of anglers 
who have fished that shoal in years past winter and sum- 
mer.” They fished it for black bass in summer and caught 
a few perch in winter. I have caught bass there, but I 
did not at the time mistrust that trout came there to 
spawn. 

In regard to the answers made to his questions by 
various parties, that they never saw the new trout previ- 


MAN, THE MAIL CARRIER. 


WAS cheated out of my long-expected fishing trip to 
the headwaters of the Connecticut River this year by 
untoward business engagements, which kept me in expec- 
tation of a summons to. court as a witness in a ‘‘water 
case,” and which has after all been postponed; so that I 
lost my fishing without any other practical benefit as 
yet. 

However, my son Bob, whom I have mentioned in 
former letters, went without me, accompanied by a friend, 
Mr. B., of Hartford, Conn., and spent a couple of weeks 
in the middle of August with great success and pleasure 
to themselves. They went first fo Second Lake to Tom 
Chester’s cabin, where they put in several days, having, 
as they say, the-best fishing they ever saw. One day they 
fished the east inlet, bringing in forty trout that weighed 
30lbs., and two more days were devoted to the two 
branches of the north inlet, which comes down from 
Third Lake, with the result of full baskets every time, TI 
have always been up in June, but am satisfied from their 
report that it is better to go later, after the larger trout 
have begun to run up from the lake in more considerable 
numbers; and they also report them as rising to the fly 
better than I have found them to do earlier in the season. 
They say that the east inlet has been swept out by the 
spring fioeds since the new dam on it broke away three 
years ago,so as to leave much more open water, with 
good pools, where they could throw a fly comfortably and 
successfully. From Second Lake they came back to 
First, and thence took a buckboard and ‘‘Shank’s mare” 
over a tote road fourteen miles to the headwaters of 
Indian Stream, crossing Perry's Stream on the way. 

Here they spent a week at Billy McCutchins’s camp, and 
as they said, “had all the trout fishing they wanted.’ 
They propose to go again next year, and I hope I may be 
able to accompany them. 

While at this camp, just as they were about starting 
out one morning, McCutchins came to them and asked 
them if they wished to write home, saying that the mail 
carrier was just going in to First Lake to the post office 
and they could have a chance to send letters. They had 
Seen no mail carrier, but Mr. B. did want to write to his 
wife, and sat down at once and indicted a short letter 
which he handed to McCutchins who, wrapping it up In 
a silk handkerchief, called wp a fine collie dog which lay 
by the door, and tied the handkerchief about his neck, 
saying, “Now, Man, it’s time for you go to the post office,” 
and opening the door and taking down a pistol from the 
wall fired it out in the direction of the road. 

The dog immediately bounded away, and turning 
round, Billy said to the boys, “‘Now, if there are any let- 
ters for you at First Lake, Man will bring them back for 
you to-morrow night. The mail will get there at 8 o'clock 
in the evening, and Man will wait there for it and be out 
here about 11.” (Beit understood, that the mail from 
Colebrook to First Lake and Pittsburgh goes up and re- 
turns on alternate days). 

So the next night the boys sat up, and told stories and 
discussed their adventures until 11 o'clock, when a sharp 
bark was heard outside, and as McOutchins opened the 
door, in trotted Man with the bandanna round his neck, 
and being opened, it disclosed two letters for Bob, which 
had been sent to him at First Lake. As the boys said, 
“You had better believe that dog had a good supper be- 
fore he went to bed!” 

Tt seems that he goes in to the post office at the sound 
of the pistol shot, whenever any one wants to send a 
letter, and spends the night and next day at the Lake 
House, returning with the mail in due season, It is as 
good a dog story as I have heard lately, and Bob has 
asked me to send it to For=stT AND STREAM for him. 

T have little to relate of my own experiences this sum- 
mer, A few small trout from the impoverished streams, 
some of which are to-day (or were on Saturday, when i 
took a long drive over the hills with a friend from Cali- 
fornia) mere beds of gravel, with now and then a pailful 
of water in hollows, and promising no fish for another 
summer, I have botanized more thanIhavefished. The 
Connecticut River is reported full of black bass, but no 
one can induce them to take a bait. 

T strolled out on the hills with my gun the other day, 
and sat down in an oak grove to watch for gray squirrels 
an hour or two. Though I saw none I was entertained 
for fifteen minutes by the operations of a great pileated 
woodpecker, who looked as big and black as a crow, and 
whose red crest shone in the sunshine like flame. Being 
a, member of the AUDUBON SocreTy I allowed him to de- 
part in peace, after he had finished his investigations of 
an oak tree within 40ft, of me. 

Ruffed grouse are very plenty, we put up a covey of 


SaLMON ON A LiguT Rop,—Mr. G, B, Adams, of No 
11 Waverly place, New York city, killed on Aug. 30: 
Nlbs. salmon, and on Aug. 31 a 82lbs. salmon measuring 
44in. in length, girth 223in. Both of these were killed o1 
a 7oz. 8-section round bamboo fly-rod, 10ft. long, made b 
Abbey & Imbrie, of this city. He had 50yds. of Poin 
on his reel, Time of killing, 30 minutes.—H. 


KInGFIsH.—Bridgebampton, Long Island,—Have h 
some fine kingfishing on Peconic Bay, got f one day 
average weight of 1lb.—V, F. ; . 


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Hence the 

nes alone. The arrests 
were made under the assistance of Harbor Master Gould 
and the harbor police, and it was a great surprise, to the 
boatmen especially. Commissioner Shattuck measured a 
great number of lobsters himself. He says that he is 
determined to seegthe law enforced, The trade is greatly 
alarmed. There was a good deal af excitement at the 
lobster wharves yesterday.—Boston Herald, Sept. ié, 
Mr, Shattuck writes to the Boston Traveler; ‘Allow me 
to say that although the Fish and Game Protective Asso- 
clation paid from its treasury last year $225 for detective 
and court expenses, they received nothing in return to 
recoup same, invariably allowing the officers to pocket 
the fees. We are not by any means arich association, 
and can ill afford to pay for the enforcement of the fish 
and game laws of the Commonwealth. We propose in 
future, howeyer, to do as all other associations of kindred 

nature. New York city, for instance, uses the finesfor the 
further enforcement of the laws. Personally I have never 
received a cent, but have given my. time. efforts and 
money freely to enforce the lobster law. This crustacean 
does not spawn until after 10tin. in length, save in rare 
instances, and is then, so far as our best naturalists are 
informed, five years of age. Any thinking person can 
readily see how long it will take to add its name to that 
of the dedo if the law as already on our statutes is not 
enforced, Hither the law must be enforced as it stands 
or a close time of several years’ duration enacted if we 
wish this almost indispensable crustacean an article of 
food—the poor man’s ready cooked supper, the rich man’s 
luxury, as salads, etc. I know it would not be caught 
and brought to market did it not find dealers ready to 
take the chances of being caught in the handling, There 
would be no thieves were there no ‘fences’ ready to pur- 
chase their ill-gotten property. The dealers in short lob- 
sters stand in the same light as thieves’ fences, The police 
capture both when they can, We propose to do thesame 
with the handlers and fishermen, Yours truly, F, R. 
SHATTUCK (Deputy Fish Commissioner, Massachusetts; 
chairman for enforcing fish laws, Massachusetts Fish and 
Game Protective Association, Boston, Sept. 17, 1886).” 


_ “SPANISH MACKEREL OFF MOREHEAD.”—In guestion- 
ing my calling the 15lhs, fish caught by me off Morehead 
City, N. C., “Spanish mackerel,” your Cincinnati corres- 
pondent “Calumet” is right, but he is wrong in calling 
them the bonito. It was my first experience with that 
kind of fish, and I followed the popular language of the 
guests. The fish dealers both at Morehead and Beaufort 
called them, as does the editor of the ForEST AND STREAM, 
the cero; and I am now satisfied we captured on our 
various sailings of the wide ocean, bluefish, Spanish 
mackerel, and the cero. The confornding of the mackerel 
with the cero was by the guests of the “resort” and not by 
the native Carolinians.—G. C. Connor (Chattanooga, 
Sept. 20), - 


THE RANGELEY Bre TRouT ScorE.—A letter from Upper 
Dam, Me., Sept. 17, advises us that Rey. Jas. E. O’Brien, 
astor of St. Peters Church, Cambridgeport, Mass., 
anded.on that day, with an 80z. Nichols rod, a brook 
trout (genuine Salmo fontinalis) weighing Tbs, Fly used, 
Hamblin, Tt was the largest fish caught with a fly in the 
Rangeley region this fall, Mr. O’Brien’s companion, Mr. 
C, J. Bateman, formerly City Architect of Boston, Janded 
ae trout the same week weighing respectively 6 and 
tbs. 


THE BuuErisH Have ComME.—Sayville, L. 1., Sept. 20,— 
Editor Forest and Stream; A boat from this place went 
out last Saturday morning and found that bluefish had 
struck in. The party in the boat consisted of three 
anglers, and they took up a position in the west channel 
of Great South Bay, The fish came to the ‘‘chum’” freely 
ee ney took 156 which weighed from 14 to 24bs. each, 


Bass AT HAVRE DE GRACE.—Red Bank, N. J., Sept. 20. 
—Keturning from Havre de Grace flats, Sept. 16, three of 
us took 175 rock bass, 2lbs. to 8ilbs. each; fished three 

days. Small perch bothered us and made us use 16doz, 
sheddars.—Gno. WILD. 


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A VISIT TO WOOD’S HOLL. 


f]\HE summer station of the United States Fish Commis- 
4 sion at Wood’s Holl is perhaps the most fayorable point 
on the Atlantic coast for collecting specimens of marine life, 
situated as it is, on the extreme southern portion of Cape 
Cod, where the northern currents bring many Arctie species 
into Buzzard'’s Bay, while the fiow from the south does the 
same for our southern species, it is at once the southern limit 
for the Arctic marine fauna and the northern boundary of 
our more southern coast species, a sort of a middle ground, 

as it were, on which two very different sets of animals meet. 

After several years of collecting at different points on the 

coast from Maine to North Carolina, this spot was selected 

as the one which would give the greatest number of speci- 
_ mens of marine life to the nets and the dredges, Here the 

Government has a station well equipped for biological 
research second tonene inthe world. Substantial bnil ings 
have been erected for naturalist students, and all the modern 
machines and appliances knowm to seience for the prosecution 
of the work are called into play, Adjoining the Government 
ypsemmises or rather aeross a street, is the residence of Dr. 

-idder, who owns a large vacant lot clase by which he pro- 
oses to offer to some half a dozen colleges, on which they 
may erect dormitories for such of their stndents as wish ta 


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‘ST AND STREAM. 


FORE 


Sa eae natural history with the living or dead specimens 
efore them instead of from the usual text book plates of 
the animals. : 

At present-the buildings occupied by the Fish Commission 
are the “residence,” as it is called, a substantial brick build- 
ing with offices, sleeping and diming-rooms, laundry, etc. 
Professor Baird’s office is a cozy little room, filled with books 
and maps, where after breakfast he is. invisible to callers 
until 11 o’clock, devoting the intervening hours to reading 
his correspondence and dictating to his stenographer. The 
door is then thrown open and he is at liberty to give or re- 
ceive information, or t6 be bored according to the disposition 
of his visitors. The caller finds a large blonde gentleman 
with rather a wearied look that indicates an overworked 
man, and if he is seeking information he finds one filled with 
it, ready to turn on any particular stream of it at the slight- 
est indication of the particular brand required, and he is 
surprised not only at the amount of information upon this 
one subject, but at the wonderful memory which supplies 
names and dates without reference to the well-filled book 
shelves about him, and without the slightest appearance on 
the part of the Professor of haying stated a fact not known 
to every school boy. If the case should be reversed, and the 
visitor be the one with the stock of information on any sub- 
ject regarding the life history of any bird, fish or mammal, 

é finds an attentive listner, and one who, by an occasional 
question, helps him out to give some fact forgotten in detail, 
or one which he may have considered unimportant. Fish. 
Commissioner from an inland State may step in and an- 
nounce his presence, and is at once surprised to know that 
the results of his work are well known, and many details of 
the same which he did not suppose bad traveled beyond the 
boundaries of his State, are a great deal more familiar to 
Prof. Baird than they are to many citizens of his own county, 

A further acquaintance with the head of the Smithsonian 
Tnstitution and the Fish Commission surprises one with the 
lack of friction in the different departments and with the 
ease with which such inharmonious elements as a group of 
naturalists, each working in his own particular province 
and having an abhorrence ef what is popularly known as 
“red tape,” and a number of nayal officers, thoroughly im- 
bued with routine and naval discipline, are kept in daily con- 
tact on the vessels working for the Commission without the 
slightest jar. 


The vessels now owned or employed by the Government in. 
the explorations and other work are the following: The 
Albatross, a brigantine-rigged steamer, with twin screws, 
234%, long over all, is used in the explorations for marine 
life and deep-sea soundings, etc. The Fish Hawk, another 
twin-screw steamer, has a flat bottom, enabling it to go up 
rivers, and is used mainly in fishcultural work, hatching 
shad, etc. Both these vessels were built especially for their 
present service. The Lookout, built originally as a steam 
yacht and elegantly fitted and appointed, is the private prop- 
erty of Maj. T. B. Ferguson, the Assistant Commissioner, 
butis loaned by him to the Government. All] these vessels 
are officered and manned by the Navy Department. The 
Lookout is at present engaged in visiting the different light- 
houses and life-saving stations of the coast and teaching the 
men in saving and preserving aquatic specimens cast ashore, 
and instructing them to telegraph to Washington or Wood’s 
Holl the stranding of any whales or other large marine ani- 
mals, A sail vessel has recently been added to the fieet, the 
Grampus, designed by Capt. J. C. Collins, of the Fish Com- 
mission, a practical Gloucester fisherman. She is supposed 
to combine the elements of speed and safety to a greater de- 
gree than any other fishing vessel yet built, and is rigged 
with all the appliances for collecting and fishing. This 
era is hatincal by New England fishermen, and not by the 

avy. 

The building, which is devoted to the laboratory, fisheul- 
ture and aquaria, is of the most interest to the visitor. In 
the lower portion there is at present 4 series of hatching ap- 
paratus devised by the late Capt. H. OC. Chester, which is 
considered by fisheulturists to be the most complete appar- 
atus for the hatching of the eggs of the cod, lobster and 
other marine fishes, the action ‘being a tidal one, with ten 
minutes between high and low tide. On the other side of 
the room there are fifteen aquarium tanks of slate and glass, 
from 18in. to 4ft. in length, which contain many inhabit- 
ants of Buzzard’s Bay, such as pollock, ling, mackerel, etc. 
Perhaps the most interesting specimens were the species of 
squid, Loligu pealit, with a bird-like motion of their cartila- 

inous fins, and their quick backward darting when alarmed. 
his department will be greatly extended, and room will be 

| made for observing the growth of the lobster from the egg 
to the adult form, cod and other marine specimens for prac- 
tical biological study. The water from the harbor has been 
muddy at times from the work of the dredging machines, and 
several large tanks of 20,000 gallons each may be erected, and 
the sume system which obtainsin public aquaria of using 
the same water over and over again may be introduced. To 
this end hard rubber pumps and tubing may be used, and by 
this method perfectly clear water can be obtaimed at all 
times. In the stone basins which run out from the wharf, 
there are now several specimens of codfish of last winter’s 
hatching which are six to eight Inches in length, and which 
are living evidences thatthe codfish can be increased and 
multiplied by artificial propagation, as the fresh-water fishes 
have been, and it it can be demonstrated that by judicious 
planting in localities now barren of this, the most valuable 
fish in the waters on this earth, then the adage which calls 
the man blessed who inade two blades of grass grow where 
but one grew before, may be changed ina foot note which 
will say: ‘“‘for blades of grass read codfish.” 

Wood’s Holl as a zoological station is one thing; asa 
place to accommodate a waytarer or a seeker after informa- 
tion as to the methods of the Fish Commission it is another, 
There may be a hotel somewhere, and there is a rumor that 
there is one a mile and a half away from the Fish Commis- 
sion, and the writer had been advised to go to Wood’s Holl 
from New York by Fall River line, reaching the station by 
rail from Fall River or by boat from New Bedford, and 
thence by boatto a fashionable resort on Vineyard Sound 
called Cottage City; but this did not meet with approval 
from the home counsel, and upon consultation with a frend 
at headquarters rooms were secured at the Dexter House, 
which we found to bea quiet boarding bouse, where many 
of the married attaches of the Commission had their fam- 
lies, and where a good table could be found it the proprietor 
could be induced to lodge the visitor among the town’s 
people. 

Among the scientists there this sexson are Prof. J. A. Ry- 
der, in charge of theaquaria and embryological department, 
who has been studying the metamorphosis of the lobster, 
the development of the mackerel and some other species. 
Samuel F. Clark, of Williams College, who is trying to Pry 
into the family-secrets of the batrachians, Prof. H. B. Wil- 
fon, of B Mawr, Pa,, is searching among the spider crabs 
for any indications of marital infidelity upon which divorce 
proceedings might be maintained; he is suspected of heing in 
the employ of Pinkerton. Prof. Linton, of Washington and 
Jefferson College, is looking up the tape worms, Prof. A, 
EK. Verrill is trying to pry into the structure of all the inver- 
tebrates, while Sidney Smith and Sanderson Smith content 
themselves with the scandals which may be developed in 
certain families of invertebrates. As a striking contrast to 
all this investigation of family secrets it may be mentioned 
that Mr. Richard Rathbun rises far aboye all this tattle, and 
occupies himself with tabulating the results of temperature 
observations obtained on the different voyages of exploration 
and in recording the curves or thermometrical variations 
upon a chart. 

ew visitors were af the station last month, but I had the 


Piss. 


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pleasure of meeting Col, EH. B. Hodge, of the New Hamp- 
shire Fish Commission, there, and of talking over the mys- 
terious Sunapee trout with him. The Colonel is still of the 
opinion that this fish is an old resident, and lived and loved 
before a fish commission was in existence, ERED MATHER. 


THH OHIO FISH COMMISSION.—Cleveland, Sept, 17,— 
Editor Forest and stream: The new commissioners are get- 
ting into shape for active work and are starting in for a 
vigorous fight with the gill and pound-net fishermen at and. 
about Cleveland, These netters have persisted in violating 
the laws, and are surprised to find that action has been taken 
against them. Several suits are now pending for violation 
of the fish laws.—W, 


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Mix Tt URES: 
DOG SHOWS, 

_ Sept. 27 to Oct.2.—Dog Show of Indiana State Fair Association. 
J. M. Freeman, Secretary, Bicknell, Ind, 

Oct. 5 to 9—Annnal Dog Show of the Danbury Agricultural So- 
ciety. B.C. Lynes, Secretary, Danbury, Coun. 

Oct. 18 and 14.—Third Annual Dog Show of the Stafford Kenne 
Olub. R.S. Hicks, Secretary, Stafford Springs, Conn. — 

Oct, 19 to 22,—Vitth Annual Dog Show of the New Brunswick 
Kennel Club, H. W. Wilson, Secretary, St. Johns, N. B. 

Dec. 1 to §.—Pirst Dog Show of the Inter-State Poultry and Pet 
eos Association, Cairo, Tl, A. A. Cowdery, Secretary, Cobden, 


FIELD TRIALS. 
Noy. 8.—Second Annual Field Trials of the Western Field Trials 
Association, af Abilene, Zan. R. 0. Yan Horn, Secretary, Kansas 


Cys Mo, 
ov. 8.—Third Annual Wield Trials of the Fisher’s SS eedie ial at 
N. J. 


A. K. R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 

HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 
of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), 3s 
published eyery month. Entries close on the Ist. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
enyelope. Registration fee (5) cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50. Address “‘American Kennel Register,” P. O. Box 2842, New 

York. Number of entries already printed 4136, 


THE WAVERLY DOG SHOW. 


MH dog show held at Waverly, N. J., last weelk by the 

New Jersey Kennel Club was very well managed and 
brought out a fine collection of animals. The show was 
held in conjunction with the New Jersey State Agricultural 
Society, who erected a spacious and well-appointed building 
for the purpose. The hall is 81 by 200ft., and one of the best 
yentilated rooms we have seen. There is ample space for 
benching over 500 dogs. The building is well arranged with 
convenient committee and waiting rooms, and greatly adds 
to the appearance of the fair grounds. There were 427 en- 
tries, of which over 30 were absent. There were, however. 
quite anumber of puppies entered as litters, bringing the 
total up to nearly 450. The quality in many classes was 
above the average, and in some of them it has never been 
equaled at any of our shows. 

The judging was nearly completed on Tuesday, and might 
have been easily finished on that day with a little more 
promptness in getting the dogs into the rine. Much of this 
delay was caused by the irregular manner in which the dogs 
were benched. Animals owned by one exhibitor were 
allowed to be benched together irrespective of class, making 
no end of trouble to the attendants and causing much pei- 
plexity to the seeker of knowledge to be learned by compai- 
ing the winners and non-winners in their respective classes. 
The floor of the building is bare ground; this was covered 
with refuse tanner’s bark, which proved to be an excellent 
article for the purpose and too much eannot be said in praise 
of it. The dogs were fed by the Challenge Food Co,, imder 
the supervision of Mr. W.. Tallman, to the entire satisfac- 
tion of the exhibitors. 

The management spared no labor or pains to make the show 
a model one, and exhibitors and visitors united in praise of 
the arrangements made for their comfort and convenience. 
Three or four protests were made but none of them were 
sustained, One exhibitor protested a pug, owned by Mr. 
W. D. Peck, upon the ground that it had been faked by 
coloring when it was plain to the most casual observer that 
the color upon it came from the mat upon which it had lain 
to say nothing of the absurdity of painting yellow a mask 
thatis and ought tobeblack, Bench show committees should 
adopt the English custom of demanding a deposit with a 
protest, the same to be forfeited if the objection is proved to 
be frivolous. By adopting this rule they would save both 
themselves and honest exhibitors much annoyance, 

The judges and the classes assigned to tnaem were: Mr. 
Charles H. Mason, Brooklyn, N. Y., mastiffs, Newfound- 
lands, Great Danes, greyhounds, deerhounds, collies, dachs- 
hunde, pugs, bull-terriers, fox-terriers, miscellaneous and 
selling classes; Mr. James Mortimer, Babylon, L. I., St. Ber- 
nards, foxhounds, bulldogs, black and tan, Dandie Dinmont 
Bedlington, Skye and toy terriers and toy spaniels: Mr. John 
Davidson, Monroe, Mich., pointers and setters: Mr. A. GC, 
Wilmerding, New York, spaniels; Mr. N, Elmore, Granby, 
Conn., beagles; Mr. H. C. Glover, New York, acted as veter_ 
inary. 

MASTIFFS—(MR. MASON). 

There were twenty-five entries in the mastiff classes, with 
two absentees, Taken as a whole, the exhibit was about the 
best we hayeseen. Nearly all in the aged classes are well- 
Known prize winners, and much interest was manifest as to 
the result, In the champion dog elass, Ilford Cromwell, 
looking fairly well, was alone, This was his first win in the 
champion class, and he proved his claim to the honor by also 
winning the 10-guinea prize cltered by the Old Hnelish Mas- 
tiff Club for the best mastiff in the show, He wassold, with 
his kennel companions, Debonair, Bal Gal and Lorna Doone, 
to Mr. A. Gerald Hull, of Saratoga Springs, N. ¥Y. Im the 
champion bitch class were four good ones, Bal Gal, Torna 
Doone, Rosalind and Prussian Princess. All were lookin 
well except the latter. She was thin and somewhat tucke 
up. The contest lay between her and Lorna Deone, who was 
in elegant condition. She is not so good in muzzle as 
Princess, but much better behind, and we thought that this 
would land her a winner; but after a very careful examina- 
tion the ribbon was awarded to Prussian Princess. The open 
aog class was the best that we have everseen. Dr. Perry 
brought out a new comer, Debonair, a two-year-old son of 
the famous Crown Prince, and landed himawinner. He 
isa very good dog, well formned, with an exceptional sood 


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[Supr. 28, 1886. 


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body and sgl ae legs and feet. Heis faulty before the eyes 
and rather heavy in ears. Second went to [ford Caution, 
shown much too thin, Pharoah was placed third. He was 
not quite at his best. Boss, vhe,, was looking well. Scipio, 
also vhe., was in fair form, but is too small and faulty in 
head to win in first-class company. Kafiir, he, is bad in 
head and lacks character. Hector, also be., was look- 
tng fairly well, He appears to have gone a bit off 
in front. Zulu II., unnoticed, was in too good company. 
The bitch class was small and not so good in quality as the 
dog class. Dr. Perry won first in this class also with a new 
comer Alice. Sheis a fair bitch with a small head and not 
enough bone. Her pedigree has not yet been received from 
England. Second and third went to the Winlawn Kennels’ 
Queen II, and Hebe, both looking well, Nana, unnoticed 
wat the only other entry in the class, Her narrow head anc 
long legs did not appear to suit the judge. There were no 
wonders in the puppy class. Regulus, the winning dog, has 
afair head, except that his cars are heayy. Heis good in 
body and was in good condition. Percival, winner of sec- 
ond, isnot quite up to!him at any point. {iford Hercules, 
vhe., is fair in body and legs, butis lacking in head and ex- 
pression. Boss’s Lady Clare, winner of first in bitches, is 
faulty in head, ears and expression, lacks character and is 
not of sogood type as Daphne, placed second. This bitch 
should have been first or disqualified for her bad condition, 
She has a fair head, with body, legs and feet above the aver- 
age, She is heavy in ears and was. badly shown, She is the 
most promising puppy shown. Dido IIL. unnoticed, has deyel- 
oped more greyhound than mastiff character since we saw 
her last, 
ST. BERNARDS—(MR. MORTIMER). 


There were fifty-four entries in the St. Bernard classes 
with six absentees, three of them from the puppy classes. 
As a whole the quality was below theaverage. Inthe rough- 
coated champion dog class Duke of Leeds, in the pink of 
condition, beat Othe, who was looking better than we have 
ever seen him, First Choice was absent, In the bitch class, 
Rhona, looking fairly well, was placed over Miranda, who 
has just weaned a litter, and consequently was not in good 
form, Nevertheless, she should have won, as she is the 
superior of Rhona at nearly every point. In the open do 
class first and second went to American bred dogs, both bre 
by the Hermitage Kennels. 
dog, with good body, legs and feet. Heis faulty in head. 
Cyrus, winner of second, is but sixteen months old, and if 
he improves as he should he will be able to beat the winner 
next spring, He has a better head but is not so good in feet 
and pasterns, and isa bit lightin bone. Third went to Rene, 
the most typical dog in the class, but he is too small, There 
was nothing else in the class worthy notice. St. Triphon, 
c., has not improved in head and has gone wrong at the 
other end. In the bitch class first went to Empress. Her 

lain head, light bone and bad markings shoul 

ehind both St. Bride and Margery, although neither were 
quite at their best. St. Bride is as good as Empress in head 
and better at other points, and should have been first with 
Margery second. The latter is off in color, but a better bitch 
than the winner, who should have been content with third. 
Jeanne d’Are, winner of third, is goodin body, but she is 
yery snipy and poor in head. La Duchesse, reserve, is of fair 
shape, but snipy and a bit too high on the legs. Sheila, he,, 
was looking fairly well, General Butler was the only dog 

uppy shown; he is somewhat stilty and faultyin head, He 

as plenty of bone and may improve. 
poor lot, the winner, Marchioness, being the only one worthy 
notice, She is faulty in head. 

In the champion smooth-coated class for dogs Apollo 
just managed to beat his only competitor, Don Ll. Neither 
was in very good condition, Apollo 
this respect. In the bitch class Leila, looking well, had a 
walkover. Kara, the only other entry, was in the wrong 
class, Inthe open dog class Hector, sreatly improved, was 
abn easy winner, 


hasa good head, He is small and not right in hindlegs. 


Third was properly withheld asthere was nothing else in the 
In the bitch class first deservedly went 


class worthy a prize, 
to the small but typical Albna Il. Girola, winner of second, 
is faulty at both ends. 
with the three letters. 
second instead of third. 
color and markings, She is small and a bit fine in muzzle, 


and was not in the best of condition, For third place there 
was not much to choose between the reserve Apajune, pee 

ere 
was nothing in the puppy classes that calls for special com- 


lonaria and Thisbe, both vhc., neither are show dogs, 


ment, 
NEWFOUNDLANDS—(MR, MASON), 


The well-known Bruno, looking well, was an easy winner 


in this class. Second went to Leo, just a fair specimen with 
an ordinary head and curly coat. 


GREAT DANES—(MR. MASON), 


There was only one entry in this class. 
head and bad in gait. 


GRBYHOUNDS—(MR. MASON). 


There were ten greyhounds shown. All but three of 
known. Mother Demdike, looking fairly 
In the open 
dog class Pembroke, the winner, has greatly improved since 
bids fair ta turn outamnice dog. He 
might be better in head and was shown too soft. Second 


them are well ; 
well, was alone in the champion class, 


ye saw him last an 


went to Duke, not a good one. 
Stormy Day for the place. 
romises well. In the bitch class first went to Sister in 
lack. She has improved and was in good condition. 
Hawthorne Belle, looking only fairly well, was placed 
second and Begonia, not at her best, was given vhe. The 
winning puppy was vhe, in the open dog class. Lady May, 
winner of second, is quite a fair bitch; not so good in head 
and legs as the winner. 2) 
DEERHOUNDS—(MR. MASON), 


Mr. Thayer carried off all the prizes in the deerhound 
classes, Chieftain was alone in the champion class. Lorna 
IJ. the only other entry being absent. He was looking his 
best and in the competition for the prize offered for the hand- 
somest dog among the rae winners he received the ayard. 
In the open dog class Highland Laddie was the only entry, 
He is a very promising young dog, much the best ever bre 
in this country and a great credit to his breeder, Mr. Thayer, 
If he goes all right we shall expect to see bim turn out 
something grand. Ramona wasalso alone in ths bitch class, 
she is improying’ and if she continues she will take a lot 
of beating next year. Hirstin the puppy class went to the 
winner in the open dog class and second to his litter sister 
Highland Lassie, also above the average, she is not so good 
as the winner in head and back and she is a trifle light in 
bone. The other entries were in too good company. 


POINTHRS—(MR. DAVIDSON). 


There were 52 entries in the pointer classes, with 10 ab- 
sentees. A few good ones were shown, but the average 
uality was below that of most of the shows the past year. 
nthe champion class for large dogs Robert le Diable was 
absent. Beaufort, entered not for competition, was looking 
well, He won the sweepstake ieee for the best pointer 
beating Nick of Naso and Patti M. Mr, Munhall protested 
the award upon the ground that Beaufort was entered not 
for competition, but the managers pene papa, refused to 
allow the protest, as by the terms stated in offering the prize 
all dogs were eligible. In the open dog class first went to 
Nick of Naso, atly improved since we last saw him. 
Capt, Fred, looking well, was second, His dew claws haye 


We preferred the vhe. 


Bronze, winner of first, isa nice’ 


place her 


The bitches were a 


aving the worst of it in 


He is a grand young dog and showed up in 


eapital form. Eric, winner of second, is of good type and 


She should haye been well-content 
Princess Louise should have been 
She shows character and has good 


He is faulty in 


He is quite a good puppy and 


also alone in the bitch class. She is quite a fair Puppy: aoe 
in head, coat and color. ; in 
shoniders, but this may improve with age. 


been remoyed, which improves his appearance. Jimmie, 
looking his very best, was third. Dash, vhe., did not deserve 
notice. Hehasafair head and good feet, but is yery wide 
in front, hasa bad neck and back and is shallow and leggy. 
Rugby, he., is much the better dog; he has a good body, 
legs and feet; he is heavy in head and straight behind. Joe 
c.,is weak in head, coarse, too long coupled, and has bad 
feet. In the bitch class first prize was withheld and second 

iven to Fan Fan. Sheshowsage and has gone bad in front, 

econd went to Beauty, a nervous bitch that did not show 
up well, She is a nice color and fairly wellformed. She 
is faulty in head, has light eyes and is ight of bone. Polly 
Varden, vhe., was looking well, but was too fat, Lill, c., 
was also too fat. She is not a show bitch. In the cham- 
pion light-weight class Robin Adair, looking well, was 
alone, He did not arrive until the judging was oyer, 
but as the express company was to blame for this, 
he was awarded the prize. There were no entries in 
the corresponding bitch class. In the open dog class, only 
two of the four entries showed np. Phelan, the winner, 
shows considerable quality but isnot good enough to win in 
a fair class, He is rather plain in head, shallow and might 
be better in loin, Don Donald, winner of second, is not a 
show dog. The bitch class was better, but with the excep- 
tion of the three winners there was nothing remarkable. 
Patti M., the winner, is a nice, taking-looking bitch of con- 
siderable quality, She is a beautiful color, and at first 
glance shows up for all she is worth. She has a good head 
except that her muzzle and eyes are faulty; a beautiful neck, 
good chest, legs and feet. She is faulty in back and has a 
poor tail; she could also be improved in shoulders. Dress, 
winner of second, is also a nice bitch, with good loin, quar- 
ters, legs and feet. She is rather plain in head and might 
be better in back. Third went to Rosa, looking well. Lady 
Snow, vhe., has improved since we saw her last; she deserved 
her card. Canadian Queen, he., is not good enough at either 
end to make a winner. Jill, algo he., was looking well and 
deserved her card, notwithstanding her plain head and bad 
shoulders, Peg of Limavaddy, c., is a wellformed bitch in 
front but weak behind, Temptation, also c., deserved two 
more letters. Sheis better than anything in the class except 
the prize winners. Shehas a fair head with the exception of 

oor eyes, good hody, legs and feet. Sheis a trifle wide in 
front and was not in good condition, Nearly all of the 
puppies were too young to pass judgment upon, Bang So, 
a very handsome Bang Bang puppy, was first in the dog 
class, and Mayflower, a very nicely-made Nick of Naso 
puppy, in the bitch class. Itis mostly gtiess work im pick- 
ing out a pointer puppy, and our guess is that Mayfiower 
will net go back on the judge, We liked her best of the lot, 
There are several others by Nick of Naso that promise well. 


ENGLISH SETTERS—(MR, DAVIDSON). 

There were forty-four entries in the Hnglish setter classes, 
with six absentees. Asa whole they were not quite up to. 
the average of the shows this year; many of them were not 
in good coat, although, as a rule, they were better in this 
respect than we expected to see at this season of the year. 
In the champion dog class Rockingham again beat Foreman} 
neither was at his best. In the bitch class Liddersdale, not 
in good condition, had a walk over. In the open dog class 
first went to Knight of Snowden, looking well. Herz, win- 
ner of second, is a nicely put together dog, with good body, 
legs and feet, he isa beautiful color with evenly marked 
head. He might be improved in head and tail, and does not 
stand quite straight on his forelegs. Prince Dash, winner 
of third, was not at his best. Pendragon, vhe,, was the next 
best in the class, he was all out of coat, Yale Belton, 
although not at his best, deserved his three letters, Royal 
Sultan, also vhe,, was in good condition and fairly entitled 
to the place. Prince Jester, he., was not in good form. 
Mark, wrongly entered as March, was worth his he.; he is a 
fair dog, mot very good in head, and was badly shown. 
Canada, ¢., wasa bit lucky; he is not good at either end, 
nor is his middle first-class. General Arthur, also c¢., was 
shown too thin, Belthus was not for competition, he was 
looking nicely and had he competed would undoubtedly 
have been inthe money, In the bitch class first wentto Cora 
of Wetherall, not in good condition. Second went to Daisy 
Foreman, winner of first in the puppy class at New York 
last spring; she was looking well. Lassie, winner of third, 
is good in head and coat; she has a bad tail and might be 
improved in forelegs and feet. Passion, reserve, is just about 
as good as Daisy or Lassie; she has a fairly good head, is 
well put together and is the best mover of the three; she is 
rather small and might stand better on her forelegs. Prin- 
cess Phoebus, Lulu and Hazel, each he., received all they 
deserved. Helen Douglass, c., was heavy in whelp and not 
fit to show; she whelped during the next night. There was 
nothing else in the class for competition worthy of notice, 
The puppies were nothing extra. Forest Belle, the winning 
bitch, was the best of the lot; she is quite a fair puppy, a bit 
coarse in head and heavy in ears. 

BLACK AND TAN SETTERS—(MR. DAVIDSON). 

With the exception of Royal Duke and Nora the black and 
tan setters were a poor lot, These two were in the cham- 

ion class and the decision was in fayor of the dog, Nora 
nas a trifle the best of it in head, but_he beats her at other 
points. In the open dog class Bluff II., the winner, is fairly 
good in body, legs and feet and has a flat coat. Hehasa 
poor head, is light in tan and Jacks character, Dash, sec- 

oud, is far from a good one. He is weak in head, flat-ribbed, 
long-coupled and lacks expression; be also stands too high 
on hislegs. Tony, third, isnot a black and tan and should 
not have been noticed. Of the other two, unnoticed, one 
was very bad behind, and the other was all black, Heather 
Belle, looking fairly well, was the only bitch shown. She 
received first. No puppies were entered. 

IRISH SETTERS—(MR, DAVIDSON). 

There were eighteen entries in the Irish setter classes with 
one absentee. Chief, looking well, was alone in the cham- 
pion dog class, In the bitch class, Trix, looking fairly well, 
was placed over Hazel, shown thinner than we ever saw 
her. She was reduced, however by hard work and was well 
muscled and hard. She was all out of coat and feather. 
Trix beats her in head and had atrifie the best of it in legs 
and feet, as well as in condition. Inthe open dog class first 
went to Gerald, He was looking fairly well, but should 
have been content with third place, as both Tim and Bruce, 
winners of second and third, are better Irish setters than 
he. It was nearly dark when the class was judged 
which will account for the mistake, as we __ feel 
sure that had there been proper light the decision 
would have been different. Tim was not at his_ best, 
but looking better than when we saw him last. He is 
of the proper type, has no serious faults, and. is a yery hard 
dog to beat when in good form, Bruce was looking fairly 
well. The reserve card went to Chief Il, Look ny very well, 
Chip, vhe., was in fair condition and deserved his card. 
Glencho’s Boy, he., was good in coat and color, He 
appears to be growing coarse in head, In the bitch class 
Yoube was an easy witiner, Ready, second, is very pretty, 
but too small. Dinah, third, is nota good one. She is very 
poor in head, was tueked up and not in good condition, 
Lillie Malone, although in yery bad condition was clearly 
the second best in the class; were she in Bone form we doubt 
if Yoube could beat her. She is a trifle heayy in muzzle, 
which is her worst fault. Had it been light when the class 
was judged we haye no doubt that she would have been 


are over both Ready and Dinah. Cat-Foot was the only 
h 


og pu shown, which was perhaps lucky for him, as he 
af een for being afraid oruan company. Helen was 


Her worst fault is just be her 


SPANIELS—(MR. WILMERDING). 

There were thirty-six entries in the spaniel classes, with 
four absentees. Nine of the others were the property of the 
judge, and not for competition, In champion field spaniels, 
Compton Bandit had a walk over. He was notin his usual 
good form. WNiven’s Darkey and Lady Abbot were the only 
competitors in the open class. The first prize went to 
Darkey, looking well, Lady Abbot, in beautiful coat, de- 
served her second, In the champion cocker class, Shina, in 
elegant condition, was an easy winner, Her only competi- 
tor, Black Pete, was alsoin good form, Doe, looking fairly 
well, beat Ned Obo in the liver or black dogclass, Thelatter 
is improving and was yell shown, In the bitch class, first 
went to Miss Obo IL, a trifle off in coat and not quite wp to 
her usual form, Widow Cliquot, winner of second, is a very 
good little bitch, with a nice head. She lacks substance and 
stands a trifle high. Niven’s Busy, the third prize winner, 
we liked better for the place. She is not quite so good in 
head, but stands lower, has more substance and is better m 
body, and, taken all round, is a trifie the better of the two, 
although there is not much to choose between them, Yum 
Yum, vhe.,is a trifle leggy, light in muzzle and lacks sub- 
stance. Bijou, he, was too fat to show either good 
or “bad qualities. She is light in head and was 
in bad coat. In the any other color class, first 
was withheld and second given to Sparkle, light in 
muzzle, lacking in substance and too high on legs, 
Rex, he., is not so good as Sparkle. In the puppy class frst 
went to None Such, a nice puppy with a good head, nice coat 
and plenty of substance. Will dotoshow again. Yum Yum, 
winner of second, was vhe. in the open class, Adonis, vhe., 
has a nice coat, butis poor in head and lacks substance. 
Montague, also yvhe., is a fair puppy, but lacks substance and 
isatrifle high on his legs. Romeo, he., was lucky. Miss 
Newton Obo and Miss Bend ’Or, owned by the judge and not 
for competition, were shown in this class, They have beauti- 
ful heads, good bodies and nice coats, and if nothing befals 
them they will be found among the winners when mature, 
In Clumbers, the well-known Newcastle, in good form, easily 
beat Tyne, who was tucked up and not at his best, 


FOXHOUNDS (MR. MORTIMER), 

Only three foxhounds were shown. Roxey in the cham- 
pion and Ranger in open class are well-known, In the pup- 
py class Ranger II., avery promising puppy, with good head, 
legs and feet, deserved his first, 

COLLIES—(MR. MASON), 


There were 32 collies entered, with four absentees, Rex, 
the only entry in the champion dog class, was riot for com- 

etition, Lady of the Lake was also alone in the bitch class. 

he was notin good coat. In the open dog class first went 
to Scotson, a very nice, taking-looking son of Dublin Scot. 
He has a beautiful head, is well formed and has a good top 
coat, His under coatisa bit scanty at present. He moyes 
well, but carries his tail toohigh. Nullamore, the second 
pate winner, was not quite upto his New York form in coat, 

e deserved the place. Third went to Kenneth, a nice dog 
with a good head. He was out of coat and not in good con- 
dition. Clipper and Bounce, both vhe,, were out of coat. 
Blue Jacket, he., would have a fair head but for his 
bad muzzle and heavy ears. He was not in good coat, 
Lady Willis was clearly the best in the bitch class, 
although she was too thin in flesh and all out of coat, 
Second went to Gem, She is a nice, good-moying bitch 
and deserved the place. Her coat is short and soft. Rose, 
third, shows considerable collie character, she might be 
better in shoulders and isa trifle wide in front. Gypsey, 
vhe., is faulty in head and ears, We did not like her for the 
place so well as Miss Penelope, he,, a nice bitch badly shown, 
sheisa bit long coupled and too full in eye, buta better collie 
than Gypsy. In the dog puppy class Scotson, the winner 
in the open class, was so far ahead of his- only competitor, 
Tom Brown, that the latter only received he., had he no 
been thus handicapped he would probably have received 
second prize or at least another letter, as he is a fair puppy 
with bad ears and faulty eyes. The bitches were pace, 
Madge, the best, received second prize, first being withheld, 
Jessie her litter sister received he., both are faulty in ears 
and the latter is not good in shoulders. 


BEAGLES—{(MR, ELMORE). 


There were twenty-six beagles shown, and all were present 
but one, The quality all through was of a high order and 
every beagle in the open classes received notice with the ex- 
ception of My Maryland, the best one in the undér 1?in. class, 
disqualified for over height. Mr. Elmore is a careful, pains- 
taking judge, and made no mistakes except that he should 
have withheld cards from Nellie and Roverin the pupp: 
class. Both are nice dogs, but show too much basset houn 
to win ina class for beagles. All the winners except the 

uppies are well-known. Echo and Melody, the winners, are 
Paar the same litter. There is not much to choose between 
them. Hcho has a trifle the best of it in body, while Melody 
has the best head. Sheis very goodim muzzle. ‘Tempest, 
vhe., is also very promising. She is weak in muzzle and was 
not in good form. There were no entries in the basset hound 
and dachshund classes. 

PUGS—(MR. MASON). 

There were ten entries in the pug classes, with one 
absentee. Bradford Ruby, looking well, was alone in the 
champion class, as was Ko Ko in the open dog class; he is a 
fair specimen, a bit faulty in head and ears and his tail does 
not curl close enough, Lady Cloudy, winner in the bitch 
class, is a recent importation; she is a noted English winner 
and a very nice little bitch; she might be better in muzzle 
and skull, and was shown too light in flesh; she ts also a bit 
smutty in color. Tiny, winner of second, won in the puppy 
class at New Haven this year; she is of nice size, and is fairly 
good in head, Sheis smutty and not good in feet. Jessie, 
vhe., is much too big, except for this she is better than Tiny, 
although she has no trace and her eyes are too, light. Ko Ko, 
the winner in the dog class, won in puppies with an un- 
named one second, The latter is a fair puppy much toa 
heavy in ears. 

BULLDOGS—(MR, MORTIMER). 

Only one bulldog was shown, a fair specimen. 

BULL-TEERIORS—(MR. MASON). 


There were seventeen bull-terriers entered, with three ab- 
sentees, The quality was about the average, Count, look- 
ing fairly well, was alone in the champion class. tn the 
open class for large dogs, first went to Grabber, He is quite 
a nice dog and was well shown. He is a bit weak in head 
and coarse in tail, Second went to The Baron. He was 
tucked up, which made his legginess more pronounced. The 
Harl, he., might have received another letter had he been in 

oad condition, Judas, also he., is much too thick in head, 

n the bitch class, first went to Mr. Dole’s recent importa- 
tion, Lady Tarquin. She is a very nice specimen of the 
breed, with a capital head, except that she is a trifle under- 
shot. She might be improyed in body and tail. Rose, win- 
ner of second, is also a good hitch. She istoofull im eyes and 
is faulty in tail. White Violet, shown too thin, was vhe. 
There were noentries in theclassforsmall dogs, In the bitch 
class, first went to Venus, a fair bitch, too full in eyes and 
light in bone, The other entries were absent. The puppies 
were not good. Lill, the winner, is not good in head and is 
too long cast. Tuff, second, is too short and thick in head. 

FOX-TERRIERS—(MR,. MASON). 

Of the thirty fox-terriers entered, twenty-four faced the 
judge, and a nice lot they were. Nearly all of the winners 
at Newport were present and ave fully described in our re- 
port of that show. Belgrave Primrose, looking well, was 
Alone In the champion class. Richmond Olive was also 


a 


—— 


iad SEPT, 28, 1886.) 


i eee 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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alone in the bitch class. She was in elegant form. Her 
keeper informed us that she was two pounds lighter than 
when at Newport, and in consequence was looking much bet- 
ter, She beat Valet for the prize forthe best in the show, 
Tt is dne to Valet to state that when this special was judged 
he was looking very badly, having broken out during the 
night with sores on his back and was in no condition to 
compete. He won in the open dog class and was then look- 
ing well. Bacchanal, eee second, was looking fairly well. 
Shovel, third, was well shown, as were Earl Lycester and 
Raby Jack, both vhe. Raby Tyrant IL, he., was too thin, 
Lythern Ben, ¢., is faulty in head, feet and coat, Regent 
Vox and Stableford Joe were absent. In the bitch class 
Safety, looking well, scored another win, Marguerite, not 
at her ‘best, was placed second, third going to Raby Belle, 
well shown. Diadem was in very bad condition and was 
not noticed, Nina was absent. <All of the puppies were at 
Newport with the exception of Jersey Trix, who received a 
ce. She is snipy and light of bone. 


BLAGK AND TAN TERRIERS—(MR, MORTIMBR). 


Queen, looking well, won in this class, Jet, winner of 
second, is a very promising puppy with good markings, coat 
and color: a bit fullin eyes and a trifle round in skull, but 
will be heard from again if nothing happens, Victor, he,, is 
strong in head, cheeky and carries his tail badly. 


TERRIERS—(MR. MORTIMER). 


In Irish and rough-haired terriers, Hrin, entered as Arion, 
won first. She was looking fairly well, Fly, the only other 
entry, was given second; not so good in head, legs or feet as 
the winner. Only one Bedlington was shown, Zulu, She is 
too low on her legs and not very good in head. She was en- 
tered as bred by Mr. Mortimer, This is a mistake as she was 
imported. In Skyes, Tanzie, all out of coat, won first. Lady 
Kate, winner of second, is the better bitch and should have 
won, Sheisa fair bitch, a little off in bead. In toys, first 
was withheld and second given to Nellie, a nice little bitch 
of no particular breed. 


TOY SPANIELS—(MR. MORTIMER), 


Roscius was an easy winner in King Charles spaniels, sec- 
ond going to Princess, not good in face markings and bad in 
front. Gipsey, vhe., is faulty inmuzzle and skull and light 
in limbs. Spark, he., isa Prince Charles. King Victor and 
King Pippin, looking well, were the only Blenheims shown. 
The Yorkshire terriers were a poor lot. Lancashire Star, 
the winner, is short of coat and not good in color on head 
and legs, The others noticed were a moderate lot of pup- 
pies. 

MISCELLANEOUS CLASS—(MR. MASON). 


Marco, the winner in the class for large dogs, is a fairly 
good Leonberg of good size, with straight limbs, He is not 
Massive enough. The only entryin the small class was a 
age Mexican hairless, not quite hairless and aicept in head. 

ith the exception of the Irish setter puppies in the selling 
class, there was nothing worthy of notice. The puppies were 
aboye the average. A list of the awards was published last 
week. Following are the corrections and a list of the 
specials: 

In smooth St. Bernard bitches Hospice Kennels’ Apollonia and 
Hermitage Kennels’ Thisbe were both very high com, In Great 
Danes the prizes were withheld, L. Erb’s Hector was high com, In 
champion eons dogs, small, Robin Adair won. In pointer pup- 
pies Floyd Vail’s Naso of Devonshire was yery high com. In bull- 
terrier bitches, under 25lbs., F. F, Dole’s Lady Tarquin was first 
and White Violet was yery high com. In the selling class two 
equal firsts and very high com, were won by A. W. Peavsall’s Irish 


setter puppies. 
SPECIAL PRIZES. 

Best kennel mastifis, Ashmont Kennels; rough-coated St. Ber- 
nards, Hermitage Kennels; smooth-coated St. Bernards, Hermi- 
tage Kennels; pointers, Clifton Kennels; English setters, 'f. Wind- 
holz; Trish setters, Max Wenzel; spaniels J. P, Willey; collies, M. 
Harrison, Best pointer or setter, FP. indholz’s Rockingham; 
brace of pointers or setters, d:yided, F. Windholz’s Rockingham 
and Cora of Wetherall and Max Wenzel’s Chief and Tim; best get 
of {Duke of Leeds, Hospice Kennels’ Jeanne d’Arc; best get of 
Bonivard, J. W. Burgess’ Rene; Old English Mastiff Club’s prize 
for best mastiff, Ashmont Kennels’ Ilford Cromwell; best cocker 
spaniel, J.P. Wille ‘s (two) Shina; owned by a member of the 
American Ee panied Club, the same; field spaniel, same conditions, 
A. E. Rendle’s Compton Bandit; best pointer, Reserve Kennels’ 
Patti M.; rough-coated St. Bernard, Hermitage Kennels’ Duke of 
Leeds; fox-terrier, J, H, Thayer's Richmond Olive; mastiffin open 
classes, Ashmont Kennels’ Debonair; Newfoundland, D. O’Shea’s 
Bruno; trick dog, J. Harding's black setter Rover; pug, City View 
Kennels’ Bradford Prabys in open classes, Lady Cloudy; black and 
tan setter bitch, H. C. Glover’s Nora; rough-coated St, Ber- 
nard Puppy ipo Wilmerding’s Marchioness; retrieving dog, 
Max Wenzel’s Ohicf; best_get of Black Prince, E. M. Oldham’s 
Lady Abbot; greyhound, C. D. Weber’s Mother Demdike; Irish 
setter in open classes, Park City Kennels’ Gerald; black and tan 
setter in open classes, J. N. Lewis's Bluff IT; spaniel puppy, A. W. 
Day's None Such; Beagle, W. 8. Diffenderffer’s Rattler nae fox- 
terrier in_open classes, A. Belmont, Jr.’s Safety; foxhound, D. 
O’Shea’s Ranger; black and tan terrier, G. D. Woodill’s Queen; 
Yorkshire, A. W, Cabot'’s Lancashire Star; best in selling class, A. 
W. Pearsall’s unnamed; bull-terrier in open classes, F. F. Dole's 
Lady Tarquin; English setter under 18 months, G. W. Neal’s 
Daisy Foreman; best collie, J. Van Schaick’s Scotson; best get of 
Foreman, Plantaganet or Mack B., G. W. Neal’s Daisy Foreman; 
get of Boss, J, LU, Winchell’s Boss’s Lady Clare; get of Nick of 
Naso, G. L. Wilm’s Mayflower; best English setter bitch, F. 
Windholz’s Cora of Weatherall; handsomest prize winner, J. E. 
Thayer's Chieftain; St. Bernard brood bitch with two of her pro- 
zapy, Hospice Kennels’ Sheila with La Duchesse and Jeanne d’Arc. 
Best irish setter, Max Wenzel’s Chief} pointer sweepstake free 
for all, C, H. Mason’s Beaufort. 


THE SAN FRANCISCO DOG SHOW. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

In response to your courteous request to give my opinion 
and a few notes of the recent bench show in this city, I beg 
to say that my Federal duties and the presence here of the 
National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, 
to which I was a delegate, have precluded an earlier compli- 
ance therewith, Scarcely has there been a minute at my 
disposal and this is hurried off in an unusual hour of idle- 
ness. 

Our city and our State gave glorious welcome to the sold- 
iers. They were herein thousands. Somestill stalwart and 
erect. Others wasted and worn, and crippled by cruel 
wounds for “Old Glory’s” sake. The shot-torn and tattered 
banners they carried on that day of our great parade, made 
many a pulse to leay and many atearspring to eyes of gentle 
women and of manly men. The children of the schools made 
the pathway of these veterans velvet with our garden fiowers 
as they passed. Every street was rainbowed with flags to 
arch the marshal tread of those who had done so much for 
the Republic's life. It was aspectacle which inspired and 
instructed. The visit of these soldiers has done lasting good. 
Tt has made our people reflect. It has rekindled the fires ot 
patriotism. It has created a grander love for our free insti- 
tutions, and the principles of a free government and all that 
good’ citizenship cherishes in an undivided country. Long 
will it linger in California’s book of remembrance. 

First, before speaking of the bench show, let me thank 
your correspondent ‘‘Wree Lance,’? who, in your journal of 
July 9, so gallantly couched his skilful weapon in behalf of 
my recently expressed opinions of nay canine classes here. 
Tt was a generous letter and a truthful. Modestly may it be 
recorded that not only did ‘Pree Lance” agree with your 
writer, but also did others whose experience and judgment 
are worth consideration. ‘‘Hree Lance’’ came into announce 
himself to me just after your paperarrived His visor lifted, 
Trecognized one of our most respected citizens, whose grey- 
hounds have ceniured many a trophy on the coursing field, 
and whose spotless honor is as well known as his modesty is 
proverbial, , 

- Take it all in all Mx. Editor, itnever fell to my lot to look 


upon a poorer collection of dogs than were gatherd here for 
iuspection last month, There were but three classes exhib- 
itedin which appeared any representatives worthy of notice 
or purchase by a critical judge. Frankness compels me to 
confess that the opinions written by your humble servant 
several months ago, were more than sustained. Inasmuch 
as another correspondent from this Vicinage was prompted 
by his gentle spirit to differ with me, L beg to quote the fol- 
lowing words irom the San Francisco Breeder and Sports- 
man, an able, dependent, and honorably conducted journal, 
linked with the interests of the best horses, the best dogs, 
plucky pastimes and high motives; ‘The non-sporting dogs, 
of which there were fifty shown in twenty-one classes, sus- 
tained Col. Stuart Taylor in the opinion that the non-sport- 
ing breeds have no first-class representative in California.” 
Tineclose the paper. Add to this the corroborative testimony 
of the yery excellent gentlenian who came here to judge, 
and you will discover that the undersigned did not exagger- 
ate, or put the truth in masqueradé, I will not repeat all 
Mr. Davidson said tome and others. Iti was very emphatic 
and indorses my viéws. -A dozen or more, whose large hearts 
incline them to love good, typical dogs, and good children, 
(for the man who don't love the first, is cross to the house- 
hold’s darlings), unite their voices in chorus with these. 
Your learned lover of Latin who chose such a broad-brimmed 
name as “Vox Populi,” oyer which to chastise any one who 
dared dispute the perfections of San Francisco’s dogs, had 
not only frightened ‘‘lots of us’? with the catalogue of indis- 
cretions with which he charged us, but he had quite de- 
pressed the undersigned. And I turned from grief to glad- 
ness when, wandering about the show, I heard a womamn’s 
voice, whose music made the owner beautiful, say to her 
escort, ‘Why, Mr. , except that pointer Tom Pinch, and 
one or two more pointers and setters, and that lovely grey- 
hound, and the dear little Yorkshire, there isn’t a dog here 
that paralyzes me.” J looked at the siren who beguiled, and 
thought of those lines in the “Beggar’s Opera;”’ 


“Tf the heart of a man be depressed with cares, 
The mist is dispelled when a woman appears.” 


TL bracedup again, Where was ‘‘Vox Populi?” In vain I 
hunted him. Il wanted to bring him face to face with this 
dashing creature, who, although she may not have had ac- 
curate knowledge of pedigrees and crossings, yet had eyes 
for symmetry and form and color, which made her words 
not despicable. She passed onward and away, and the frou- 
frou of her frock made most exquisite music for one who like 
myself had been almost entirely defalgrated by that modest 
man who signed himself ‘the people’s voice.’’ And so I 
lived again. Come out from thy shell, oh “Vox Populi!” 
and flaunt thy true flaz now in the face of this observing 
paragon of her sex, ‘‘an’ thou darest!’? Prom the corridors 
of thy long pedigree, the echoes of ancestral fame cry unto 
thee aloud, ‘tbe not ashamed of thy baptismal name, oh! 
‘Vox!’ Methinks I know thee, Judge! 

The exhibition hall was not adapted to the purpose, It 


was very dark. Thejudge had too little light on the judg- | 


ing platform. Dogs should be judged in the open air if pos- 
sible, where there is not only a strong light but plenty of 
space to walk, jump and run the competitors. They have 
just as much right to elbow room and a chance to display 
their points as have horses, or as have yachts to sea room. 
How otherwise can one critically analyze their forms, powers 
or characteristics? I never did approve of cramped quarters 
for a bench show. Weshould see mastiffs and St. Bernards 
and all the larger classes, and especially the sporting breeds, 
run as well as walk, so as to observe their movements in 
front as well as behind. 

Mr, John Dayidson, who was engaged to come from the 
East to judge, paid mé@ the honor ofa visit soon after his 
arrival. J was glad to take him by the hand and “talk dog”’ 
with him. For, indeed, it is gratifying to exchange opinions 
with a man who does not liveinarut and is not afraid to 
step over the local fence. I found him an honest, affable, 
impartial man, and a true lover of our canine companions. 
Mr. Davidson confessed to several of our citizens that with 
the exception of a few dogs in certain classes, ours exhibited 
were certainly lacking in quality. 

There were seventy-two classes specified on the entry list, 
Not all were represented. Let us take a few in their order: 


MASTIFFS§. 


Only two were entered. Neither was a good specimen, 
Both were faulty in shape of head, in ears, in muzzle and 
general make-up, Their jaws were not square enough, muz- 
zles to long, and both heads lacking totally in mastift char- 
acter. Their bodies were too light, especially about the 
loins, where mastiffs should be strong, and hindquarters 
deficient in bone,and muscle, The dog awarded second prize 
was too small and his coat too rough. Both were inferior in 
size, one weighing 128lbs., the other110,_ A really good mas- 
tiff dog ought to weigh not less than 1601bs., and the grander 
and bigger he is the better, I mean he should be large- 
boned and muscular, built for strength and work. I cannot 
consider any mastiff up to the standard which stands less 
than 81 or 82in. at shoulder and weighs less than 160lbs, It 
we can produce dogs of this breed standing 33 and 34in, at 
shoulder and weighing 200lbs.—massively formed and free 
from cow hocks—so much the better. Neither of the dogs 
referred to measured more than 29in. at shoulder, one of 
them not that, and, deficient as they were in mastift charac- 
ter, never would have been noticed by our friend Mason, or 
even by Mr. Davidson, in a class of mastiffs proper. In the 
bitch class there was only one entry, and she was by no 
means of true type, and too small. If the owners of either of 
these could see some of the “‘cracks,” they would not censure 
Mr, Davidson or me for telling them the truth. It is useless 
to find fault, however, with dogs here until a No, 1 specimen 
arrives and we can place good and bad side by side. 


ULM, OR GREAT DANE DOGS, 


In Great Danes there were three entries, so-called. Only 
one was entitled to notice. The others were mongrels. The 
winner of first was a blue bitch of only medium size, Her 
head was fairly typical, her ears wretchedly cropped. Body 
strong, loins excellent, broad and deep, legs muscular and 
not too long for body. Dogs of this breed are often cow- 
hocked. She was not. I suspect a little cross somewhere. 
She was shown too fat and lacked character and stature, 
Great Danes (sometimes erroneously called Siberian blood- 
hounds) should never be permitted to make flesh, so as to im- 
pede activity, They should be lithe and agile, ready to do 
and dare for a man’s life. And the males should stand not less 
than 31 or 382in, at shoulder, females not less 29in. Isaw two 
or three grand specimens in Europe, in 1881. One at Vevey, 
Switzerland, was a nondescript animal, 33in. at shoulder, 
One brindled beauty in Vienna stood 34in. easy measurement 
under the standard. He was active as a tiger. In fact he 
was almost as beautiful as the jungle’s king. His master, 
by a mere motion of his hand, made him clear a light pole 
p aced on two uprights, 5ft. 6m. from the ground, He swam 
ike aseal. The courteous gentleman was very proud of this 
grand fellow, and refused to let me take him from his Aus- 
trian home. Why don’t we breed more of these splendid 
creatures? Not the kind the butchers and breweries in the 
Hast generally own, but the real typical Great Danes. When 
well reared and trained, they are not savage, and are worthy 
ornaments of country homes. 

To return to our bench show, the other specimens of the 
breed here were wretched. Prizes should have been with- 
held, I may be too strict in my notions, but 1b seems to me, 
when a dog does not comply with the standard in any respect, 


ST. BERNARDS. 


In the St. Bernard class three mongrels were entered. 
Here Mr. Davis was frank enough to state that not one was 
a St, Bernard. He protested against giving any prize, but 
told me when J asked him how he could possibly award any 
of these dogs aribbon, thatthe superintendent, Mr. Leavesly, 
had requested him to make awards. This was clearly wrong. 
No superintendent or manager has the faintest right to in- 
terfere with a judge or tell him to bestow prizes on unworthy 
animals, Jf that official states that the dogs shown in a 
certain class do not represent the breed the collars should 
remain undecorated. The superintendent goes out of his way 
to even offer a suggestion, and the judge should stoutly de- 
cline to comply with any. Why give a mongrel a badge of 
merit? Can we by doing so teach owners that their dogs are 
faulty? In this mstance a first prize was given toa fair- 
sized (by no means large) black and white dog named Ben, 


‘with not one single attribute of a St, Bernard. In a country 


show in England, out of good nature, a judge might award 
such a dog he., as a moderate form of Landseer Newfound- 
land. His head was somewhat like the head of that breed. 
He was simply one of the ecross-hred dogs we used to see 
years ago, misnamed Newfoundlands, Doubtless he was in- 
telligent and loved by his owner. But for all that he was a 
mongrel and should have been placed in a miscellaneous class. 
Who ever sawa black and white St, Bernard? Hven the 
purely white are yery rare. I believe the famous Hospice 
was all white. Now the owner of “St, Bernard Ben,’’ as 
this California dog is called, imagines he owns a St. Bernard. 
There is not one in this city, 


NEWFOUNDLANDS. 


Nor is there a Newfoundland here. In that class two, so- 
called, were shown. One was only a big dog. Prizes were 
awarded, but should have been kindly but firmly refused. 
Only one bitch was shown. She was better than the dogs, 
but far from typical, If the gentlemen who own these could 
have seen old Mayor of Bingley or Leo in their palmy days 
they would know how far their dogs are trom being true 
Newfoundlands, and would not feel hurt by this opinion. 
Mz. Davidson’s heart, which naturally beats with generosity 
and kindness, prompted him to award prizes at the superin- 
tendent’s suggestion to these larger dogs; but what is the 
result? No benefit effected The same faults in form and 
quality will be perpetuated in breeding. Owners, jolly and 
glad to have walked off with honors and ribbons, will put 
their fingers to their olfactory organs and laugh at those 
who, in no unkind spirit, are bold enough and have knowl- 
edge enough to tell them the truth. My good friend the 
superintendent should never have suggested awarding first 
favors to inferior dogs, and my other esteemed friend, David- 
son, judge, ought never to have let his kindness kill his con- 
science. Weare forming anew kennel club now, and it’s a 
horse against a hairpin that ne superintendent. of ‘its bench 
show will ever be allowed to ‘run the thing” that way. 

GREYHOUNDS. 

Strange to say, in the greyhound dog class there was but 
one entry. This was the big, little red dog Tullamore, a 
really good specimen of the modern courser. His chief fault 
is that he is a trifle under size. Aside from this, a better 
made, stronger-bodied, grander-limbed, more typical grey- 
hound it will be hard to find. We have avery few dogs 
here more “‘taking” tothe eyes. Jt is true he has his faults. 
His neck is a little short, if we are guided by the old rule 
that the greyhound’s neck should he like that of the drake. 
But it is wonderfully muscular, and not a bullneck. He is 
quick to kill and has won several courses here. He also has 
been beaten by larger dogs. His back is a trifle short, per- 
haps, measured from the setting of the neck on the shoulders 
to the last rib, but it seems as strong as iron. His back 
ribs are very deep and well spread, the loins broad and 
massive; his hindquarters all to be desired: stifles superbly 
developed. Greyhound men say there are dogs here which 
can leave him behind in a good run over a nice long stretch 
of ground, such as we have on the plains near Modesto, 
But, with the exception that he is a very small dog, I like 
him as well as any greyhound I eyer saw in this country, 
next to Memnon, Mother Demdike, Friday Night, or old 
Speculation that was so famous in California a few years 
ago. His tail is just as good as his head, and with many 
greyhounds here this is not the case. And some of our best 
ereyhounds haye that abomination to my vision, prick ears, 

greyhound’s ears should-be small and fall gracefully. 
There were certain reasons why in this eity and State, where 
30 many good greyhounds are owned and coursing is so 
popular, there were not. more entries in thisclass. It is not 
my place ta give them. Only two bitches were shown in 
their class—fair specimens, Suffice itto say that great sur- 
prise was manifested by the judge that so few greyhounds 
appeared. But lef our Hastern friends send their flying 
beanties here, and they will find large, swift hares (larger 
and switter than the English), grand coursing ground, and a 
great many marvelously speedy dogs. Let them come to 
race, and they will find added to all this a warmth of wel- 
come, hearty as ‘‘our climate is glorious,” 


FOXHOUNDS. 


The foxhound dog class was wretched. Not one deserved 
a notice. All were defective in head, in ears, and in quality, 
showing generous crosses. A fair bitch was shown, butin a 
really good class she would not be mentioned. 

POINTERS. 

In the larger class there was one dog, Tom Pinch, by 
Wise’s Tom—Benlah, which was a very good specimen of the 
modern type of his breed, His head is not quite what it 
ought to be, lacking as it is, somewhat in character. His 
neck is good, body good, tail fair, not carried quite as straight 
as Llike. Heis rather leggy and light in bone, buttake him 
allin all he is a clean cut, “taking” dog. If Beaufort and 
Tom, Pinch were side by side, and I were judging, without a 
moment’s hesitation the blue ribbon would decorate the 
former, Heis amore muscular dog, with better loins, and 
looks as if he would last longer afield, Tom Pinch has a 
good deep chest, but might haye more depth in the back 
tibs. He is doubtless a fast dog and & pointer, but I do not 
enthuse over him, only as he appeared better than any 
shown in same class. The judge spoke very kindly of most 
of those'in this class. I cannot quite agree with him. They 
were to my eyes onlyafair lot. Each had some glaring 
fault and a tendency to foxhound or sickle tail. In several 
the head was woefully deficient in occipital development, not 
broad enough and lacking in furrow, and the nose was too 
potted, In others the lips were too long or had too much 
flew, I may seem hypercritical, but not one of those was to 
me the fulfilment of my ideas of what a pointer proper should 
be. And I always will maintain there were grander, more 
typical pointers twenty years ago than now. It is true they 
were heavier made, but they showed more muscle, more 
quality, more style. I don’t care a penny for your long- 
nosed, slim-bodied, hound-tailed pointer. Give me more 
character and less speed. The famous old dog Don, owned 
by Mr. Vandevort, was shown. He is, 1 am told,a grand 
field dog, but he certainly is not a bench show dog, 

Tom Pinch, winner in the large class, is a lemon ticked 
dog. My sense of color (very defective it may be) does not 
permit me to fall in love with lemon ticks. Jf I were aman 
of wealth, owning a large kennel, never would lemon and 
white pointers be bred therein. This color has to me a 
measly, wishy-washy look, like the faded calico frock of a 
frecl:le-faced chambermaid in a third class country tavern, 


he should be set aside or judged in the miscellaneous class. | where ornamental fly-paper hangs over the soiled table cloth. 


This is the only way for a judge to instruct exhibitors as to 
form and quality. 


ame | ever saw to show this mark- 
and this color, together with his faults, 


The first epee of an 
ing was Sensation; 


170 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


—————— 


[Swrr. 28, 1886, 


did prejudice me against him, Ihad been on this coast for 
many years, and my eyes were accustomed to the liver 
patehes and white of the pointers left behind me, And TI 

refer that color yet, Apropos of this, ]may say that Mr. 

ayidson quite agrees with my opinion of Sensation and 
Croxteth, long ago expressed in your columns. IT had been 
much amused here to listen to the lavish praises of both these 
dogs, which he had never seen, by the owner of a Sensation 
puppy. He said he believed they were the greatest pointers 
alive. I told him what Mr. Davidson and what Mr, C,H, 
Mason (whom Dayidson considers the best all-round judge 
he knows) said, but even this did not convince, and he holds 
the same opinion still.” Strange haw some people take 
notions, . 

There were several other fair pointers shown. In the 


small class Climax (Bang Bang—Beéllona) was awarded first. 


I cannot call him or his two companions “‘splendid,” as does 
my friend the accomplished kennel editor of our Breeder 
and Sportsman. No particularly glaring faults, but a lack 
of quality and general style and cherecksns I will frankly 
confess that many of these dogs were only looked at in their 
kennels. <A glance is sufficient for any man familiar with 
pointer character. One man’s vision or judgment may be 
harder to please than another's; and what I have said has 
been written almost with fear and trembling, lest I wound 
where it would be more agreeable to appease. Because I love 
my neighbor, or my neighbor’s wife, is no reason why their 
dogs should be called perfect, Although I must confess one 
would be far more likely to find favor in the eyes of both 
could one give taffy instead of truth! We all have our ideas 
of form and color and style, Mine, unfortunately, are exact- 
ing, and unless I can gratify them I prefer to be minus the 
ofiending objects. 
SETTERS—ENGLISH, IRISH AND BLACK AND TAN, 

In these classes I prefer not to go into details. M1. 
Dayidson may not be hard to please. He judged the classes 
and made the awards, and lam certain was conscientious 
and correct, according to his vision and knowledge of form. 
But with all due courtesy and respect, I saw not one English 
setter quite abreast with a high standard, and capable of 
winning in first-class company. You ask me where the 
faults were, Irespond, it would take too long to tell. They 
were many and can be summed up in the five words, lacking 
. in quality and substance. There was not a stylish dog 
among the lot; most were coarse in make-up and coat, and 
oft inform. Asthey went the judge, it seems to me, awarded 
properly: ‘The field qualities of many of these dogs may be 
splendid, but we are not now talking of field qualities or 
pedigress, it is their show features which are under discus- 
sion, An exhibitor said to me when I reluctantly, at his 
request, pointed out certain defects in his dog, “but he’s got 
a grand pedigree and ought to win!” He did win a ribbon. 
But Mr. Dayidson did not give it to you, Mr. Exhibitor, on 
account of his pedigree, but because he was better than many 
in saine class, 

In Irish setters, my good friend Mason would have with- 
held first prizes for dogs or bitches. That Mr. Davidson did 
not was owing to his desire, | believe, to place the best of a 
poor lot, This may, be just, but itis not instructive. Give 
no dog a first prize who lacks the essential features de- 
manded by the standard. Heatis were bad, ears set on too 
high in many and very coarse, eyes of some were pale in 
color and of a gooseberry hue, some noses were black, some 
bodies were bad, loins tucked up, and in nearly all the flags 
were too bushy and carried with a curl. One of the prize 
winners, which I especially noted, was one of the coarsest- 
looking animals eyer entitled to the name of Irish setter. 
Why, if such a dog as Hicho, Jr., Chief, Glencho, or even old 
Berkeley, were by chance to wander hitherward, you might 
possibly convince some of the good fellows here that, in com- 
parison with them, their favorites were like water unto 
wine or palest moonlight to the sun’s beams at noontide, 
Otherwise, if judges go on awarding honors to meager merit 
you cannot pérsuade owners they do not show clinkers, I 
think it would be a grand thing if the judges of setters and 
pointers could be accom anied by a No. 1 specimen of each 
of these breeds whenever he visits a place like San rancisco, 
so far from the great centers, and after he has judged these 
classes then let emerge from his hiding place the champion 
of either tyne he has brought and exhibit him in comparison. 
This would be a practical lesson, and with progressive men 
would effect much good, 

The black and tan setters, of which seven or eight were 
entered, were so inferior that comment is uncalled for. The 
winner of first in the bitch class, Maud, was fathered by a 
Gordon and mothered by a white and liver English setter 
named Juno, she by Belton If. out of Belle. Great Ozesar! 
How could the owner, knowing this, enter her in this class? 
How could the superintendent allow it? How could the 
judge be so imposed on? Not one of these animals would 

iave received even he. in good company. They ought to 
have been excluded. Faults were, lack of type, form, qual- 
ity. They were not black and tan setters, but mongrels. 

Of the remainder of the classes there were one or two ifair 
(only fair) Irish water spaniels, not one typical bull-terrier, 
and only one good Yorkshire. His body color was not quite 
dark-blue enough for the standard, and he lacked in the rich 
golden tan about head and legs; but he was a handsome little 
dog and deserved his honors. 

SPANIBLE. 

A poorer lot of cockers I never saw. There was not a 
single field spaniel, and yet my excellent friend Mr. David- 
son gave prizes to one black and white and one liver and 
white so-called field spaniels. One of these dogs, PRIDE) 
winner of first, weighed 55lbs. and was liver and white. The 
other winner was a black and white bitch, weighing 35lbs. 
Black is the true and only color for this valuable breed, and 
my kind-hearted friend, the judge, certainly was in error 
when he made any award in this class, If exhibitors would 
only read “Stonehenge,” Dalziel, or Vero Shaw, they would 
never make such a mistake as to enter black and white 
mongrels in the field spaniel class. There is almost as much 
difterence between the true cockers and these black favorites 
as there is between a St. Bernard and a Newfoundland—a 
difference in head, ears, nose, size, and in coat and color. A 
eocker is shorter in back, higher on the legs, and altogether 
of another conformation. I haye never seen a genuine field 
spaniel in San Francisco, and I doubt very much if there is a 
true type of the cocker. If there is, the undersigned will 
be very glad to see him. 
yecent show deserying even a third prize. 

FOX-TERRIERS AND PUGS. 

The fox-terriers were simply third cousins of some fair 
specimens of this gallant little warrior. , st 

The pugs were tolerable, The present champions of this 
useless and ugly breed have no reason to fear dethronement. 

BULLDOGS AND BULL-THERRINRS. 

Not a bulldoz showed his pugnacious phiz, There is not 
one owned here, As for the bull-terriers, they were the 
measliest looking lot you can imagine. Not one typical. 
All but one were patched with yellow or brindled. The little 
bitch which captured the blue was the best specimen, She 
was short-headed, had brindled ears and a thick tail, Others 
were of the old-fashioned fighting stock, and would have 
been excluded from an Hastern show, But most of them are 
battle-scared warriors, and their fond owners are ready to 
back them against their more beautiful and longer-jawed 
Eastern or foreign prototype. Here again the judge eould 
have vefused prizes. I know that he wanted to decline 
awards in maiuy classes, but was prevailed upon to make 
selections. Well, perhaps this was right. Many had gone 
to the trouble and expense of entering their pets, and thought 
they were clearly entitled to some recognition. But would 


There certainly was not one in our | 


it not be wiser and better at all our bench shows, where the 
Standard is only half way reached, to bestow only second 


and third prizes or vhe. ? 

I like Mr, Davidson. He is a manly man. He takes 
great pains with his classes. I would like him all the better 
if only he will, in the interests of improvement, utterly 
ignore interior specimens of dogdom, and refuse honors to 
trash, Hrom his own standpoint, doubtless, he was right in 
thus handing ont the ribbons. Hven the most meagre merit 
in the midst of a bad lot deserves commendation. So a 
mildly mischievous boy in a school of miscreants deserves a 

rize for good behavior. In some respects this bench show 

as effected a benefit, Tn others it has helped to perpetuate 
error, Far better give only a dozen prizes in Sixty or seventy 
classes, to the dozen which are true type than scatter favors 
freely as the sower sows his seed, Let us follow the standard 
Im every case, and sift wheat from chaff. Never let ns say, 
“this chaff is better than that chaff,” or ‘this mongrel than 
that mongrel.”” So only can we forge ahead. 
- Again and still again, I beg to say that what my poor pen 
has written has been with no unkind spirit. It is with 
“malice toward none.” It is as a lover of typical dogs my 
humble opinions are given, with no intention to worry or to 
wound, 

Tt is with a sincere hope that others from all parts of 
our common country, wherever men love manly sports and 
merit, wherever they have enthusiasm for the highest type 
of animal life, may be induced to come to the front and 
champion the domain of doggy perfection and the expulsion 
therefrom of worthlessness. 

Let_us never let down the bars to nondeseripts. 
award first medals only to the meritorious. 


San PRAnNcrsco, Aug, 30. 


Let us 
he el be 


THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB. 


PPAHERE was a meeting of the American Kennel Club Sept. 

15 at the rooms of the Down Town Club, 50 Pine street 
New York, Mr. Elliot Smith the president in the chair, All 
of the clubs composing the Association were represented ex- 
cept the Cincinnati Sportsmen’s Club, the New Haven 
Kennel Club and the National Field Trials Association. 
The delegates were Messrs. J. O, Douner, Westminster Ken- 
nel Club; W. H, Child, Philadelphia Kennel Club; W. 
Wade, Western Pennsylvania Poultry Society; T. C. Faxon, 
New England Kennel Club; C. M, Munhall, Clevelnad Bench 
Show Association; C, J. Peshall, New Jersey Kennel Chib; 
H. K. Sperry, Hartford Kennel Club; M, Seabury, Rhode 
Island Kennel Club; and James Watson, Hornell Kennel 
Club. The report of the treasurer showed a credit. balance 
of 44,30. The president announced that the Hornell Kennel 
Club was a member of the Association. The application 
of the Wisconsin Kennel Club for admission was laid on the 
table and the secretary was instructed to request the club to 
forward a copy of their constitution and by-laws, The ex- 
planation of Mr, L, H. Whitman, relative tothe non-payment 
of the special prize at Chicago, was accepted. The committee 
appointed to draw up a rule to govern action in cases of pro- 
test reported proigress and the matter will come before the 
next meeting. The committee appointed to confer with the 
proprietors of the A. K. R. and A. K. S. B. reported that the 
latter was willing to transfer its publication to the Club, 
and that the A. K. R.refusedtodoso. Messrs. J. O. Donner, 
T. C, Faxon and A, P, Vredenburg were JoeRe a com- 
mittee to decide upon the advisability of establishing a stud 
book by the Club, It was voted to sustain the New England 
Kennel Club in disqualifying H. M. Perry at their last show, 
and Mx. Elliot Smith was appointed a committee to ascertain 
upon what grounds the disqualification was made and_re- 
port the facts at the next meeting. The meeting then 
adjourned subject to call by the president. 


THE AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB.—The annual meet- 
ing of the American Spaniel Club was held at Waverly, 
N.J., on Sept. 15. It was well attended. Many important 
subjects were brouglt up and discussed, and the club bids 
fair to be one of our strongest specialty clubs. The officers 
elected for the ensuing year are as follows: President, Mr, 
S. R. Hemingway, of New Haven; Secretary and Treasurer, 
Mr. A. Clinton Wilmerding, of New York; Hxecutive Com- 
mittee—Messrs. S. R. Hemingway, A. Clinton Wilmerding, 
J. F. Kirk, J. P. Willey and James Watson. ‘The finances 
of the club were found to be in good condition, The mem- 
bership list foots up to twenty-five. The dues will not be in- 
creased this year. ‘Nhe subject of a specialty show, to be 
held this winter, was brought up and received with fayor. 
The Committee on Standards for field and Clumber Spaniels 
reported, and the standards will be printed and sent to 
members for approval. 


HASTERN FIELD TRIALS CLUB.—New York, Sept. 15. 
Editor Forest and Stream: At a meeting of the Governors 
of the astern Field Trials Club held on Sept. 14, 1886, I was 
instructed to notify you of the following result, of said meet- 
ing: 1. A number of new members were elected, 2. That 


‘Messrs. Bergundthal, Orth and Wilson have been requested 


by the Governors tojudge the Pointer Stake, and that Messrs. 
Bergundthal, Orth and Smith have been requested to judge 
in all other stakes. 3. hat the Members’ Stake will close 
the night before the race instead of October 1, as now adver- 
tised, and that ownership of dogs is to date from October 1 
instead of being owned three months previous to closing of 
stake.—H, EH. HAMILTON, Secretary pro tem, 


THE WESTERN FIELD TRIALS ASSOCIATION.— 
Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 18,—Hditor Forest and Stream: In 
the absence of Mr. Van Horn, the secretary of the Western 
Field Trials Association, Iam requested to write to you to 


announce the names of the judges for the coming trials, 
whieh are to begin at Abilene, Kas., Noy. 8. hey are 


Arthur Merriman, of Memphis, Tenn,; G, KE. Poyneer, of 
Williamsburg, la., and John D. Johnson, of St. Louis, Mo. 
The entries for All-Aged Stake close Oct, 9, 510 to nominate, 
#15 additional to start—A, A. WHIPPLE. 


THE ST. JOHN DOG SHOW.—St. John, N. B., Sept, 13,— 
Editor Forest and Stream: We have secured Mr. Chas. H., 
Mason, Brooklyn, N. Y., to officiateas judge at our approach- 
ing bench show in thiscity, Other judges will be appointed 
as may be necessary before the opening of the show. The 
premium lists and ‘entry blanks are now ready, and intend- 
ing exhibitors will be furnished with a copy and any other 
information they may desire upon addressing H. W. WIL- 
son, Secretary. 


THE COLLIE CLUB.—There was a meeting of the Collie 
Club at Waverly Sept. 14. The election of the officers chosen 
at the meeting Aug. 26 was ratified, and Mr. Thos. H. Terry 
was added to the executive committee. The by-laws were 
revised somewhat. 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
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* ° . 

O. H. S., Exeter.—My dog isan English mastiff 74mos, old and 
weighs nearly 100ibs. About Lwo weeks since Inoviced he began 
to lick one of the middle toes of his forefoot. Upon examination 


i found it looked red and inflamed. He continues the practice 


and grows worse. His paws are immense. Now do you think he 
drags it or hits it, he isso yery large he is awkward and clumsy, 
or has he some humor or something of the kind. He has always 
been rely aun ence Ans, eveet au halea Be ek are 
and a it night and morping to the sore toes, Give the dog, 
arops or Fowler's solution of arsenic in the food tiice daily, 


A. §. R., Ohio.—M 
quently after eating) tucks up her b ivers and acts as though 
inpain. Two year's ago one died with the same symptoms. To 
that one I fed anything, cake, candy, meats, nuts, étc.,and as 
much as she wanted, Thinking such treatment might have been 
the cause of her death, I haye been particular in feeding my last 
one, giving her beef soup and bread, and a little soaked meat. 
What would you recommend as the most wholesome diet? What 
causes such symptoms? Whai book would you recommend on the 
subject of breeding and care of dogs? Ans. Your present method 


of feeding is good. The puppy very likely has worms. Watch the 


passages atter giving a teaspoonful of castor oil to see if there are 
worms. The best medicine for a general tonic and stimulant to 
digestion is Fowler’s solution of arsenic in three drop doses three 
times daily in the food. Tf you discover worms report tous. Ash- 
mont’s book on diseases of dogs is one of the best. 

.H, A., Saylasyille, R. I1—An English pug has a yery bad 
humor, catised doubtless by eating fat mearts, etc., from neighbor- 
ing swill tubs. About six weeks ago the hair all came off the mid- 
dle of her back, She scratehsd this spot and it soon became very 
sore, I put on blankets, gave carbolic soap bath every other day 
and used cuticura ointment andiftall healed over, except what 
might be called festers—places as big as a two-cent piece—under 
which there is evidently matter or water. Now, other sores seem 
to bs coming. The hair has come off on one flank, one forward 
leg, the throat and a small place on back of neck which is now 
commencing to bleed and matterate. The tips of both ears have 
small sores on them. Ans, Keep the sores clean with warm 
water and ¢astile soap. Apply the ointment of balsam of Peru 
night and morning. Protect the parts from scratching and bit- 
ing aye five drops of Fowler’s solution of arsenic in the food, 

wice daily. : 


KENNEL NOTES. 


KENNEL NOTE BLANKS,—For the convenience of breeders 
we have prepared a series of blanks for ‘Names Claimed,” 
‘Whelps,” “Bred” and “Sales,” All Kennel Notes must he sent to 
us on these blanks, which will be forwarded to any address on 
receipt of stamped and directed envelope. Send for a set of them 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound, for retaining duplicates, sent 
postpaid, 30 cents. 

NAMES CLAIMED. 
j=" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Bilaiks. 


Harvest Queen, British Quecn and Rustic ueen. By Thomas W. 
Mills, Montreal, Can., for brindle bull bitehes, whelped July 31, 
1856, by Guillermo (A.K.R. 671) ont of Patti (A.K.R. 2528). 

Neptune. By W. C. Hand, Rome, Ga,. for lemon and white 
pomter dog, whelped March 19, 1886, by Fritz (A.K.R. 268) out of 
Bird (AIR. 1658). ’ 

lida. By F. C0, Hand, Rome, Ga., for orange and white setter 
bitch, whelped March 11, 1885, by Bismark 11. (Bismark—Nellie) out 
of Vie (Yankee Dan—Leda). 

Heten. By I, H. Roberts, Moorestown, N. J., for ved Trish setter 
bitch, whelped Dec. 4, 1885, by Broce (A.K.R, 54) ont of Hebe 
(A.K.R. 976). ‘ } 

Trish Laddie. By L. & J. Backer, South Glastonbury, Conn., for 
red Irish setter dog, whelped May 17, 1886, by Glencho (Elcho — 
Noreen) out of Tava. (Wimrod—Sweetheart). 

/Prince. By H, A. Pratt, North Middlehoro, Mass., for white and 
liver ticked pointer dog, whelped july 12, 1885, by Sir Philip Syd- 
ney (Fosco—Kit) out o Topsy (Jake—Boss). f 

Mayflower Micture. By Wm. T. MeAlees, Philadelphia, Pa., for 
white, black and tan fox-terrier bitch, whelped July 9, 1886, by 
Mixture (Spice—Fairy IT.) ont of Warren Lady (Brockenhurst 
Joe—Swansdown), 

Harry A, By N. Wallace, Waterbury, Conn, for blagk, white 
and tan Bngiish setter dog, whelped Noy. 3, 1885, by Mack (Perry’s 
Pete—Knight’s Tip) out of Jennie I. (Foreman—Jennie) 

Gletscher and Hdelweiss. By the Hospices Kennels, Arlington, 
WN. J., for white and orange St. Bernard dog and bitch, whelped 
March 31, 1886, br Knechtenhofer’s Hector (Turgg—Rassa) out of 
Amy (Pring—Mino). _ ; 

Laddie. By W. Stewart Diffenderffer. Baltimore, Md., for 
white, black and tan beagle dog, whelped May 2, 1386, by Banner- 
man (A.K.R. 1708) ont of Trinket. . , 

Forest King, Rowdy and Lady May. By W. Stewart Diffenderf- 
fer, Baltimore, Md., for beagles, one white, black and tan and one 
white, tan and black dog and one white, black sand tan bitch 
whelped July 20, 1886, by Rattler IML. (A.K-R. 2798) ont of importe 
Myrtle (Minstrel—Handmaid). rat #. 

Leigh Doane IU, and Betsey Lee. Bx Wm. H, Child, German- 
town, Pa.. for red Irish setter bitches, whelped Aug. 5, 1886, by 
Bruce (A.K.R. 54) out of Leigh Doane Il. (Chief—Leigh Doane). 

Editor Forest aid Stream: Town Argus IT., and as he took first 
at St. Johns, N. B.; first and special at New Haven, and second at 
Boston in puppy class in 1885, and also has served several bitches 
unde? that name, will Mr, C, T. Brownell, of New Bedford, Mass., 
please change the name of his dog to something else, and oblige— 
Gano, E. BROWNE (Dedham. Mass,). 

BRED. 

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Bella—Teddie. WN. V. Ketchum’s (Savannah, Ga.) Skye terrier 
bitch Bella (A.K.R. 3881) to his Teddie (A.K.R. 8342), Sept, 16, 

Passion—Beithus. W.Tallman’s (Tarrytown, N. Y.) English set- 
ter bitch Passion (A.K.R, 6224) to H. ¥. Sechellhass’s Belthus (Rock 
—Meg), Sept. 16. ; 

Lady Clare—Blarney. I. HH, Roberts's (Moorestown, N. J.) Trish 
setter bitch Lady Clare (Elcho—Rose) to HE. W. Clark, Jr.'s, Blar- 
ney (Bruce—Luray), Aug. 1. ‘ 

Jessie—Blarney, 1, H. Roberts's (Mooretown, N, J.) Irish setter 
bitch Jessie (Hlcho—Noréen) to Eh. W. Clark, Jr.’s, Blarney (Bruce 
—Luray), July 24. ' 

Litile Nel—Bruce. 1. H. Roberts's @Looresiown, N. J.) Trish set- 
ter bitch Little Nell (Elcho—Rose) to his Bruce (A... 34), Aug. 3, 

Ejiz Deanc—Nullamore. Dr, J. P, Gray, Jr.’s (Utioa, N. ¥.) eollie 
bitch Effie Deane (A.K.R. 38817) to Chestnut Hill Kennels’ Nulla- 
more (A.K.R. 3717), Sept. 4. = 

Wora—Hero 1, Jas. Rawles’s (Bryn Mawr, Pa.) mastifl bitch 
Nora to Victor M. Haldeman’s Hero Til. (A. i,k, 1765), Aug, 31. 

Laiieuster Queen—Hero IT. Jos. R. Trisslers (Lancaster, Pa.) 
mastift bitch Lancaster Queen (Dread—Lancaster Lass) to Vielor 
M. Haldeman’s Hero IIL. (A,K.R, 1765), Sept. 11. . j 

Nellie D.— Willian Tell. J. H, Jewett'’s (Worcester, Mass.) poimter 
bitch Nellie D. (Vandevort's Don—Beckworth’s Daisy B.) to C. A. 
Parker's William Tell (A.I.R. 2640), Aug. 5, 

WHELPS, 
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Belline IT. The Hospice Kennels’ (Arlington, N. J.) smooth St. 
Bernard bitch Belline IL. (A,K.R. 3053), Sept. 5, twelve (six dogs), 
by their Hector (Apollo—Thyras); two dead. é ; 

Jessamine. 1. H. Roberts’s (Moorestown, N. J.) Trish setter bitch 
J a aeaees (Killarney—Lill I), Sept. /, eight dogs, by his Bruce 

AJK.R. 54), f 

‘ Swallow. Wm. Eaton's (New York) Irish setter bitch Swallow 
(Rufas—Plora), Sept. 9, seven (five dogs), by E. B. Convers's Burke 
(Eleho—Noreen). ; ; 

Jessica, Geo, 8. Browne's (Dedham, Mass.) Gordon setter bitch 
Jessica (Bailey's Tom—Shattuck’s Cremorne), Aug. 15, ten (eight 
dogs), by his Argus IT. (Argus—Beauty), 

Delph Vie. Beech Groye Farm Kennels’ (Beech Grove, Ind.) 
mastiff bitch Delph Viva (A.K.R. 1632), Sept. 9, six (two dogs), by 
Geo, KE. Townley’s Ashmont Victor (Hero [l.—Ashmont Lady). 

Madge. PF. Hi D. Viette’s (Ottawa, Ont.) Clumber spaniel bitch 
Madge (Ben—Joan) Sept. 14, five (one dog), by F, H. I. Mercer's 
Johnny (Ben—Joan). 

SALES. 


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Davy Lindsay. Dark sable collie dog, whelped April 20, 1888, by 
Bon Nevis out of Lady Mac (A.K.R. 2115), by TeD. Shotwell, Hah- 
way, N. J., to Houghton Farm, Mountyinville, N.Y. | 

Madge. Sable and white collie bitch pie eka 20, 1886, by 
Ben Nevis out cf Lady Mac (A.K.R. 2715), by J. D. Shotwell, Rah- 
way, N. J., to Rowland P. Keasbey, Newark, N. J. 

Queen Bird. White, black and tan beagle bitch, whelped March 
26, 1885, by Fim: wood (A.K.B. 2202) out of Birdie, by W. Stewart 
Diftenderffer, Baliniores Mad., io BE. W. Jester, St. George's, Del. 

Towser, Black cocker spaniel dog, lyr. old, by Docter out of 
Mattie, by Dan O*Shea, London, Unt., to 1. 8. Lang, Corning, 
W.Y. 

Grouse. Orange and white English setter dog: whelped Janu- 
ary, 1885, by arinige Pheebus out of Rose, by Dan O’Shea, London, 
Ont.. to H, S. Lang, Corning, N. Y- ’ 

Freda. Orange and white English setter bitch, tibiae ae Oct. 16, 
ae by op dees Prince out cs res by John J. Ohrt, burlington, 

., to G. Holdridge, Oma: 6b. 

Penara ON. i ey tinal and tan English setter doy, whelped 
June il 13 (A.K.R. 2360), by Reserve Kennels, Cleveland, 0., to 
Col. G. 1. Leach, New York. _ } * 

Prince. White and liver ticked se reatan dog, whelped July 1°. 
1885, by Sir Philip Sydney out of Topsy, by. bert Leslie, Lynn, 
Mass., to H. A. Pratt, Nt Middleboro, Mass. 


4mos. old pug pu py At times (more fre-— 
, 


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eee Bea le, dog, age and pedigree - not given, by B, W. Jester, 
Bt, George's, Del,, to M, S1iyve ©: ay 
_ Pearl. Italian ‘greyhound bitch. ACK R. 758), by E. W, Jester, 
St. George’s, Del., to F. L. Woodbridge, Newark, O. _ 
_ Drive. Beagle dog, age and Eedtence not giyen, by E. W. Jester, 
St. Georgo’s, Del., to Wm. Silvey, Philadelphia, Pa, ' 
Oloudie. Blatk and tan collie bitch, age and pedi pian Piven, 
ale, Pa. 


by_E. W. Jester, St. George's, Del., to Tom Blythe, 

Morning. Black, white and tak setter bitch (A.K,R. 41), by E. 
W. Jester, St. George's, Del,, to J. C, Lassell, Smyrna, Del. 

Aimee. Pawn, black pomis, mastiff bitch, whelped June 8, 1886 
eee 8918), by Vietor MC. Haldeman, General Wayne, Pa., to J. 

. Freeborn, Cheyenne, Wyo. Ter, 

IMPORTATIONS. 

P'Qietscher and Hdelweiss. White and orange smooth-coated St. 
Bernard dog and bitch, whelped March 80, 1886, by Knechtenhofer’s 
Hector (Tuteg—Rassa) ont of Amy (Prinz—Mino), by Hospice 
eS Arlington, N, J., from A, Knechtenhofer, Thun, Switzer- 

and. : 


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THE CREEDMOOR MEETING. 


REEDMOOR, L. 1, Sept. 13.—With a .strong northwest wind 
blowing across the range and exercising 4 chilly influence on 
both spectators and contestants, the opening of the fourteenth fall 
meefing of the National Rifle Association at Creedmoor this morn- 
ing could not be described as exactly cheerful. The arrangement 
of the programnie yas capital so far as the convenience of the 
shooters was concerned, There were several continuous matches 
for those who wished practice and pool target as well, while the 
imporiant team contests were thrown to the end of the week when. 
all the men who have been making a week of it ought to bein good 
shooting trim. 
Notwithstanding the wind, which blew across the range at the 
rate of 20 miles an hour, the shooting to-day was good. The com- 
petitors were mainly men of the New York or Brooklynregiments. 
The matches were, as stated, all continuous, with the exception'of 
the Wimbledon Cup match. The cup is yalued at $500, and was 
presented by the National Hifle Association of America. Itisshot 
for at 1,000yds,, any position wilhout artificial rest allowable. 
Until 1684 it had never remained in any winner’s possession for 
more than one year. In that year J. W. Todd won it, and also in 
the next, snd again to-day with the score of 115 out of a possible 
150, Gen. Geo. W. Wingate led in the Directors’ match with 20 
ovtofa possible 25. In the Governor’s match F. G. Rabbeth lead 
With favo fall scores of 35, In the Judd match, which is shot over 
a 200yds. course with any military vifle, Capt. Hzra De Porest, the 
crack shot of the Twenty-third Regiment, lead with 33 out of a 
possible 35. T. J, Dolan, of the Twelfth Regiment; C. B. Pratt, of 
Pennsylvania; W, M. Farrow, of the Newport Artillery; and John 
F. Klein, of the Seventeenth Separate Company, of Flushing, each 
placed 32 to his eredit. Another good record was made in the 
Steward match, over a 200yds. course, a sitting, kneeling, or stand- 
ing position bsing allowed. Geo. Joiner, of the 'lwenty-third 
hegiment, led with a full score of 25, and H. T. Farrell, of 
the Twelfth Regiment, follows close with 24. J. G.Bordenstein, J. 
EF. Klein and R. McMillan each haye obtained 23. 
Creedmoor, Sept. 14.—The second day of the fall prize meeting 
of the National Rifle Association, ab Cleedmoor, was ushered in 
with a breeze which would have filled a yachtsman’s heart with 
joy, but which was regarded with creat disfavor by the marks- 
men. Jt was the worst sort of a wind to shootin, technically 
called a ‘fish-tail’ wind, blowing: parallel with the range and 
Varying a point or two almost every second, John I. Thompson 
who keeps a record of the wind, the state of the thermometer and 
the barometer, and does| many other useful things, reported that 
this particular ‘‘fish-tail”’ was passing over Creedmoor at the rate 
of from 10 to 14 miles an hour, Toward evening it moderated 
somewhat, and Lieut. Zalinski extended the time of the shooting 
to give the men a chance to pick up. Visitors to the grounds were 
more numerous than on the first day, 
The event of to-day was the Shorkley matcli, open to all comers, 
any position allowed, shot over ranges of 800, 900 and 1,000yds., with 
any military rifle. Where is a first prize of $20, a second or $15, 
five of $10 and five of $5. here were 14 entries, The “fishtail” 
Wind was complained of more in this match over the long ranges 
than in the other matches, which were over the 200yds. range. F 
J. Rabbeth, of Massachusetts, won the match with a score of 129 
out of a possible 150, He shot lying on his back, crossing his legs 
through the sling of his rifle. Capt, Hinman was at first credited 
with the second price, He discovered an error which placed him 
third and informed Lieut. Zalinski of the fact. The change was 
made, but Capt. Hinman received a compliment from Lieut. Za- 
linski which repaid him, 
_ Not much was done in the continuous matches, although in the 
Steward match Capt. De Forest madethe handsome score of 24 
out oF 25, Capt. Thompson and Ff. J. Rabbeth also made good 
records. 
Oreedmoor, Sept. 15.—The marksmen contesting for the National 
Rifle Association prizes at Creedmoor, who had begun to think 
they were to have nothing but cross-range and “fishtail” winds 
throughout the meeting, were agreeably surprised at the improved 
shooting weather of to-day. At no time did the wind blow more 
than six miles an hour, and itwasa tired sort of wind, going to 
sleep aliogether at times. The sun, too, was veiled with clouds, 
and did not once make its appearance. At no time since the 
meeting hegan has Creedmoor presented such an animated scene. 


The eye ranges, the 30)and the 500 were in use from the time 
John Thompson ground the hand-organ fog horn in the morning 
untilits dismal note ai 5 o’clock gave warning to stop, and at the 
extreme right of the field the 2syds. pistol range was a lively place. 
Tn consequence Lient. Zalinski was in the saddle all the time, and 
his Adjutant, Col. Bridge, as well. The range officers for the day 
were Capt. Babcock, of the 18th Regiment; Capt. Holmes, of the 

_ 23d, and Capt. De Forest, of the 12th. 

An important match was shot, that for the military champion- 
ship of the United States. There were fifty-nine entries in this 
match, which was divided into twostages. There were twenty- 
three winners i the first stage and some remaikably good shoot- 
ing was done. Out of a possible score of 70, C. W. Hinman took 
first prize with a score of 66 points, and M. W. Bull was second 
with a score of 64. The lowest score among the prize winners was 
a8, The winners in the first stage then competed for the cham- 
pionship, and represented regiments in New York, Massachusetts, 

Pennsylvania and Connecticut and the regular army, The eham- 

pionship fell to Boston, M. W. Bull, of the Second Massuchusetts 

Regiment, winning the much-coveted prize with a score of 44 

points out of a possible 50, 


The Judd match was won by W. M. Farrow, of the Newport | allowance: j 
Artillery, who tied Capt. Ezra DeForest at 66 out of a possible 70, First Stage. 
and won the shoot-off. Bb. KR. Spellman, of the Tenth Battalion of 200yds. 500yds. 
Albany; J. F. Klein, of the Seventeenth Separate Company of | C W Hinman, Spg...-.........-..---. 4455454 —$1 5555955—35—66 
Flushing, and G. B. Thompson, of Pennsylvania, scored 65 points, | M W Bull, Spg... .-. ..-:.....--- vy + -£455554—32 4544555—32—64 
gaining prizes. E DEW Dawltony Spe... ie es 44434529 59945935—34_ 63 

Creedmoor, Sept. 16,—There was a rainy spell to-day, but when | J Corrie, Spg,.......-...-- ee eevee eee eee $545445—3 1. 4554554—32—63 

‘the first drop of rain fellshelter tents were put up at allthe | 1 J Hlliott, Rem State................- 5844545—80 4554554—32—62 |. 

ranges, and everything wenton as gayly asif the weather had | © F Robbins, Rem.....-...--.-........ $4445 4 27 nabpab4—ad4—6l 
been the finest. The weather was not asfayoring as on the day | C C Foster, Spg NaS ASR Vanes 4344544 28 454555—33—61 
befoye, but good records were made nevertheless. Although the | J B Osborn, Spy......--.--.-----0001ees 5444454 —30 4555534—3]— 61 
day was uninyiting there were numerous Visitors to the ground. | § C Pirie, Rem State...............-.. 454554431 §245545—30—61 
Among them were Col. Litchfield and es Shorkley, U.S. Army, | FR Bull, Spe. ..:..2 5. eee ee eee see dbH4454—32 5544335—29—61 
Capt. Greenough from Port Warren, Lieut, Smith from Sacketi's | M Doolan, Spg.....-.,....0:..2222..2-5 4344544 —28 4555445—52—60 
Harbor and Lients. Allen and Brown of the Division of the Atlan- | Jas McNevin, Rem ....- A BSc. Chee 45453442 4545544-—31—60 
tic, These were all iriends of Lieut. Aalinski. The Interstate | A L Brackett, Spe.......-- CPs Sd oe 4444355 —29 9845545—31— 60 
long range team match was down on the day’slist, but withoutany | L A Van Tassel, Spg........-.--......5 4445 545—29 9544553—31—60 
entries it went over for the year. This would seem toshow a great | J Macauley, Rem................-..... £45544 30 2455054—80—60 
apathy among the small-bore men and perhaps our rivals across | TJ Dolan, Rem State.......,-......... 454544430 2455954—30—60 
the otean may take the hint and makea fresh bid for that Palma. | N © Staff, Rem State.,......- . . 844548427 4445555—32—59 

The pole match finished was the short-range team match shot | WM Herrill, Spg....-........-.....-6 445445 3—27 4554554—32—59 
over a 200yds, range, standing position, with any rifle, and was] J H Lacroix, Remi............ hie .5455540—24 2555554—31—59 
open to teanis of four from any Ree ual y apeanzed. rifle club or | R Macmillan, Spe...... Lt set ee sachs oe Sdddthd 30) 5353555—29 —59 
military organization. Teams using the Remington State model | WF Young, Rem.-,.,.-..-.-..:........ 4414444 28 5445453—30—48 
Tifle were allowed 20 points, and those using other military or | John F Klein, Rem.,...-.... eof et 4edaddd— 28 2959454—B0—58 
special military rifies 16 points. The targets were the American | © H Gaus, Rem........... seh vee .. B4435b4—30 $3455538—28—58 
standard canyas targets, which are being used this season for the _ Special Prizes for State Model Rifies. 
first time at Creedmoor., The entries were the Second Massachu- | BR. Spelman, Rem, ,.-.,..- eats ess ae 4455454 —3] §380542—27—a8 
setts Régiment team, the Massachusetts Rifie Association team, | DH Ogden, Kem. -........-..,.....,.444d544—90 {445434 —28—Fi7 

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the New York Rifle Club team, and teams No,land2trom the 
Hettier Rifle Club of New York. Hyery man in the five teams was 
a good shot and there was exciting work. The Zettler Club’s two 
teams were in perfect practice, however, and carried away first 
and second prizes.-The range officers for the day were ene 
Charles Burns, of the Twelfth Regiment, Lieut,-Col. Dayid, of the 
Department of Rifle Practice, and Major Duffy, of the Sixty-ninth 
Regiment, ; 

Lieut. Zalinski found time in the midst of a most active day to 
speak of the work in hand and said of the importance of rifle 
practice as viewed from the soldier’s standpoint: ; 

“The general public in these times of peace do not fully appre- 
ciate the value of the work which is going on here and in other 
places for the perfection of rifle practice, Its effect is only real- 
ized in times of danger. This, 1 presume, is natural, for when men 
ave busy in peaceful pursuits they do not stop to think of the pos- 
sibility of war, and it is only when war comes that we can demon- 
strate the usefulness of our work in that direction. Meanwhile it 
seems like boys’ play, Skillful marksmanship is always an import- 
ant adjunct in battle, and this Gam only be acquired by jong prac- 
tice. There are many young men whose tastes incline them ta 
familiarity with firearms, und these are usually men who are 


among the first to enter the service of their country. ‘Those who’ 


represent this class would, in the aggregate, equal in yalue an en- 
tire army corps. Their own knowledge of the skillful use of arms 
would incite them to the work of developing perfection in the 
ranks which they might command, and hence their yalue and 
power would be speedily felt in a hastily recruited army, We read 
in history of the gereat interest. which always attached to exer- 
cises with the long bow in England prior to the introduction of 
firearms. In the present day rifle practice is of equal importance 
to the people. : 

“One reason, perhaps, why Creedmoor has not received more 
support and recognition is becausé of our comparatively remote 
location from the city and the absence of direct railroad facilities. 


It has been suggested that some more accessible site for our range | 


should be selected, and the advantages of Staten Island have been 
presented, What this will result in Leannot now say. The ad- 
visability of making an appeal to the public for encouragement 
and substantial assistance has also heen discussed, With all the 
wealth of New York around usit seems to me weshould not appeal 
in yain for support, especially when it is remembered that there is 
no point more directly interested in the successful development of 
the science which we represent.” : : 

Creedmoor, Sept. 17.—The fitth in the meeting was an important 
day at Creedmoor. The wind was all that could be desired for 
shooting, and some fine work was done at the targets. Inthe New 
Yerk State National Guard match teams of 12 from the 7th, 28d, 
12th, 15th and 14th Regiments entered. The contest was remark- 
ably close, for although the 7th Regiment. won with a score of 496 
points the 25d Regiment was only 4 points behind, In the First 
Division National Guard match, State of New York, teams entered 
from the 12th and 7th Regiments. The 12th Regiment won with a 
score ot 476 points, in this case the 7th Regiment being 5 points be- 
hind, Teams of J each from the 23d, 13th and 14th Regiments en- 
tered in the match of the Second Division National Guard match, 
and some excellent shooting was done. The 23d Regiment won, 
with the 13th second. ¢ 

In Gen. Sheridan’s skirmishers’ match the visitors were particu- 
larly interested. It embodied all the features of regular warfare, 
and the execution done was very fine. The teams were six each, 
and the Engineer Corps from Willet’s Point, L. L., the Thirteenth 
Regiment and the Fourth and Fifth Artilleries, U.8..A., were 
represented. The teams formed in skirmish line at the 60 }yds. 
range and at the bugle callfellinto double quick march to the 
a00yds. range, where at the bugle signal they fell and fired rapid 
yolleys and repeated the maneuver at each 100yds. till the 200yds. 
range was reached. The trophy was won by the Engineer Corps, 
and the Artillery men were much cast down,as they were confi- 
dent of getting it. The winning team had just returned from 
seven weeks’ practice at Niagura. The range officers were Major 
Tox, Col. Bodine and Lieut. Hamlin, 

Oreedmoor, Sept. 18.—The sun and wind combined to-day to 
make it a hard day for the marksmen at Creedmoor to finish their 
week's meeting in. The wind was blowing about 15 miles an hour 
and right down the ranges, a part of the day in ‘‘fishtails,’’ but 
food records were madé in all the matches. ‘There were two im- 
portant matches, that for the Hilton Trophy and the Inter-State 
Military Match. In both Massachusetts carried away the palm. 

The winner of the All-Comers’ and Marksmen’s Badge match, 
over ranges of 200 and 500yds., is John F, Klein, of the Seventeenth 
Separate Company, of Flushing, who made 24 over each range—a 
total seore of 48 out of a possible 50, Capt. Dzra De Forest, of the 
Twenty-third regiment, is second, with 22 over the first and 25over 
the second range—a total of 47. 

It is the yerdict of all who are interested in the National Rifle 
Association’s affairs that this has been the most successful meet- 
ing held in four years. Credit is given to Lieut. Zalinski, the ex- 
ecutive officer; his adjutant, Col. Bridge, and the statistical officer, 
Lieut. Pickett, for the pleasant manner in which the meeting 
passed off. Itis agreed that there has been less “kicking” and 
fewer complaints than in many 4 year past. Lieut. Zalinski has a 
quiet way of deciding dispntes which has piven general satisfac- 
tion. 

No. 1. Director's Match.—200yds.. open only to Directors, any 
military rifle: * i 
Jas Duane, Sharps......55544—-23 G W Wingate, Spe...-..44444 20 
J SShepherd, Rem spec.44455—22 CF Robbins, Rem State.44444—20 
Geo Shorkley, Sharps. ..644438—20 LBBell, Rem........... 43353—18 

No. 2-Judd Match,—All comers, any military rifle, including 
specials. Remington State model will be allowed one point on each 
seore, 200yds. The aggregate of two scores to count for the first 
five prizes: ; 

W M Farrow, Farrow....,..,-.--.-. ....455a455—33 han4455—35—66 
E DeForest, Rem. State..--.....- +2—4454555—33 54544453166 
BD Spelman, Jr., Rem. State. ..+-2—4545545—32 4445545—31—65 
J F Mein, Rem. State............ +2—445554—32 §444545—31— 5 


G B Thompson, Spg..-...-......2.: Yet 4545444—230 599955 —35—6) 

FR Bull, Spe......... 545455233 G Li Wox, R State .--1—454444h—31. 

J Gorrie, Spe.......-.. 545554533 ML W Bull, Spg........ 5444554—31 

At Yo: irae as ee 4454505—82 A C White, Spe........4554544 31 
G W Joiner, Rem State 5 D#H.Ogden, Rem State 

—-1—4544455—32 +1 —4455444—31 

JH Lacroix, RemState _ RB Eades, Spe........5453554—31 

- --1—4544554—32 W A Robinson,Sharp.4444545—30 

QEB REAL See ia treet s ict cow ate —3? Frank Stuart......2..- 4454445 —30 
W A Stokes, Rem State JS Shepherd, Rem Spec Mil 

+1—455 4544-32 4454445—30 


§ C Pirie, R State.—-1_444455—31 
C@ W Hinman, Sharp Mil 

‘ 4454545—31 
Alvin Krebs, Sharp. ..4454545—31 I H Wells, Rem State 

R MacMillan, Spg ...6444545—31 +] — 44445430 
F J Rabbeth, Sharp.. .4455445—31 W A Anderson, Rem State 
4554443 —31 | {—4445444-—30 


Jobn L Moring, Spg...4445454—30 
J G Bodenstein, Rem Spec 
4445454—30 


© Gaus, Hep. :..%...... 


of the United States, 1,000yds., any rifle: 

J odd, Sharp.......... 5450854645 4435454444 © 4034555424—115 
FH Holton, Sharp.......... 4552524483 4352538845 444544342112 
MY JD ele ECE vy pes ee Osb520d545 4425525445  —3434055543—109 
WN D Ward, Rem...... _... 32085445 5580333433 5483045335—102 


No. 4. President’s Match.—First stage, 200 and 500yds., open to 
Army, Nayy and Marine Corps of the U.S. or National Guard of 
any State; Remington State model and Springfield ,45-cal,, three- 
evens chambered for 21-10in. shell only, Second stage, open. 

o all prize winners in the first stage, 600yds; rifle, same as in first 
stage, but .50-cal. Remington State model will receive one point 


1,000yds., all comers: 


iG 


Second Stage, 600yds. 

Spe A524" 3554551554—44 © F Robbing, R.--1—2258454554—42 
, Rem... .2554455454—48 Jas MeNeyin, R-+1—3n4h5dh254—42 
J Elliot, Rem,41—1555553434—44. M Doolan, Spe...... 454453344 —4] 
FR Bull, Spe.....- Sso4234345—15 TJ Dolan, R...--1—6452544344—11 
OW Hinman, Spe. .4444445544—42 5 C Pirie, Rem.-H—na45455522—41 
LA VanTassel, § pe.2454544554—42 CC Hoster, Spg..... 5646324453—40 

No, 5. The Shorkiey Match—Any military rifle, 800, 900 and 

yds, 900yds. 1,000yds. 

.5945545954-47 9 4584554455-d4 5034544585-38—129 
.nennnd454-46 445554544545 5554508884-37—128 


M W Bull, 
iu F Youn 


¥ J Rabbeth, Sharp... 
GW Hinman, Sharp.. 


J Klein, Hep...... --.4455445554-45 5445550543-30 4584542355-40—124 
T J Dolan, Hep......-.. 4545544555-46 5454555258-43 04503502h3-27—116 
JS Shepherd, Rem..... s4sa455400—41 5285435450-89 433545235-38—118 
Jas MeNevin, Rem..... BLO2B58445-85 25HB420584-38 4444544455-48—109 
R MacMillan, Hep. ....4984653455-48 0035455484-38 5304544350-38—109 
Geo Joiner, Rem........ Habve28e48-33  3433422543-83 4534430338-34—100 
W M Merrill, Rem....-. 0303143450-27 5435453043-86 3282284885-30— 93 
CH Gaus, Hep... ..... 1452434558-88 5285225545-81 2525802280-24— 93 
DH Ogden, Rem....... 5845424343-36 2088435545-36 0200443308-19— 91 
W M Farrow, Parrow..00013i455-27 52258338452-32 2050808335-24— 83 
AICTE DS ee ohare ea as ipsetre pices Rap (Ge TObevisy. 1 connie en nea we 62 


No. §. All-Comers’ Continuous Match.—200yds., American Stand- 
ard target, any rifle, Military rifles as in. Match No. 4 will be al- 
lowed four points, and other military or special military rifles 
three points on eachscore. The aggregate of three scores for first 
five prizes, aggregate of two scores for the others: 


G ¥ Hllsworth, Baliard.....-.....-....... 9 8 9 8 9 10 10—68 
810 8 9 9 9 8-61 
' ; 7 91010 8 9 861-185 
W Nz Parrow, Spec Mil,..,..--........ , 10 5 9 9 9 8 9—59 
10 7 7 6 71D 9—56 
: 499 9 8 5 8 9 655179 
B Munson, Ballard) ic....c. veces eves 9 7 9 91010 6—60 
7 & 71010 7 10—59 
610 910 8 9 759-178 
M Dorrler, Ballard.........2. 2.-...25.. 10 7 9 810 4% 1-61 
9 $1010 8 7 8&0 
7 71010 7 8 8 -5i—1%s8 
CE Taynton Rei. .....- ce. , cee ees 91010 6 9 9 9-68 
% 8 9 7 ‘7% 10 10—58 
9 910 81010 458-178 
PJ Rabbeth, Sliarp.........-..- ahha 101010 9 6 § 6—59 
: +5 7 9 8 7 7% 9 8 5b—120 
G Zimmerman, Ballard.,................ 10 9 6 710 8 10—60 
9 7 8 9 9 7 9—58—115 
T J Dolan. Rem Speeial.......-.-......-. 10 6 8 6 1010 56 
9 610 8 6 8 8—56—112 
A oober; Ballard... 2222.45 ceee sects: 81010 710 7 S61 
5 6 810 6 9 9—56—117 
ACOOWhites Pallatids..) yoo e Bess ne 810 9 9 8 9 E60 
8 7 &§ 71010 %—57—117 
ER AY ERS VPR OV YU ate ane see ne 4.7 9 9 6 710 10—58 
51010 9 7 8 6—58—116 
ADL bTackenie MDa Shercesciree esc 4 4 910 6 6 10 10—55 
. +8—8 8 710 7 4 9 58—li6 
GEBCPT atin iss. 4 ers con dave eee tar eteled % ¥ 1010) 4% Ss 5a 
+8—8# 5 9 6 8 9 8 58-115 
W B Beardsley, Ballard.................. $ 71010 910 5—59 | 
} 910 7 7 9 8 G—h6—115 
BH Spelman, Jr., Rem mil... ......_.. § 6 61010 4 9—53 
+3—a 6 9% 9 7 9-52-7115 
E DeForest, Rem Da... . os ieee t 7 7 3810 9 9 8—h3 
+r8—6 7 6 7 7 9 8—5O—111 
G Joiner, Sharp....--.:.: Arvest were ee Vie 969 9 8 % 8—bhe 
105 6 7 9 8 10—55—111 
Hi SCG IT Ls EVEITN a eeertets) jetcho scree rl cng (cit offs 6 61010 7 % 10—56 
6 810 9 8 6 &—5R 111 
CW Hinman; Ballard.....-. coh tek i iyi ¢ 710 9 8 6—h6 
i 7 ¥10 710 6—54110 
G B Thompson, Spg....----- +. .... 2s +210 610 4 8 5 8—5L 
/ +8—8 710 3 7 6 9—5O—109 
N O’Donnell, Ballard.....-.---.....-..... 5 99 9 8 8 8—57 
‘ 810 6 6 8 5 9—52—109 
Davin Tent VWs ages esti ei ricco adn 51010 7 9 9 5—55 
6 9 6 8 7 9 6—58—108 
G Bybetts, ballatde. a. 2 - a serce sas none 8 8 8 910 6 7—56 
: 1 710 % % 4 10—52—108 
RUB Bid es Spe ess eer es eee eo -.8 7 7 6 % 9 6-50 
; +8—9 8 5 9 7 9 G—50—108 
GW Lotz, Rem State.:...2-.-...... -2.-- 6 9 51010 8 4-52 
a +8—9 5 8 9 6 7 4—48-308 
OSGi haters(ekommipy TReeiae bye AAA ha: KASS Peg oe 810 £ 9 610 8—55 
Oo? 7 7 9 4 —52—107 
Babuibenis, eallatae ey. soe see 7 810 910 8 5—56 
as 5 6 910 7 4 10—51—107 
BID Rreeyotometod ers al Oe eee eircrerbe ewe se eet eH 99 7 7 8 & 8—Hd 
6 7 7 8 9 & 952-106 
JS Shepherd, Rem Spec....-.........45.. 6 9 7 610 8 5—5hl 
+6— 8 7 8 T 7 6—49—106 
TERR GH Gr SEUOTIN rep. peilcsclo ge hee ors) xnalejedeneeben ale 96> 8S! "Ze oF 7 Re 
; : 5 8 8 5 710 8—5I—106 
T G Austin, Rem State..--_... Greet hg ( 7 410 910 6—838 
7 +8—-10 7 6 8 4 5 4—44—105 
AKRAM @LO> ciel) yeni eee eee. ee i 10 8 5 8 6 8 4—49 
+8—5 &8 6 6 9 9 5 48-105 
ACL ADS ee user COL aeeee ALA6 SOPRc om 55-0 9 9S) 6G (645, § 
+6—6 410 8 4 4 10—47—104 
J Extra Prizes. _ 
ED ACSVVis LFV ORIG RS LEUDE 5) iret pies mus beeen COMPO 1B) Doub ge Wash) 
- : : 8-6: 8 % 65 16 W—43- Tor 
GS Scott, Jr., Rem State... ... ....0.... 510 6 4 7 6 745 
8-38 7 7 4 4 8 4—87— 90 


JF Klein, Rem spec.....5555655—35 5555555—385  5555555—35—105 
FJ Rabbeth,Sharps spec.5555505—85 655555585  §55555—35—105 
d Cavanagh, Spg.......,. 5)55b5—ad 6d65545—84 §555455—34—103 
E F Young, Rem spec++2.4550555—34 544555588 4545555—38—102 


5445555—83 555445583101 


W M Farrow, Farrow.......-....-.....5545555—84 5584555—34— 68 
OU G Ofelstitei tughet 112 SAE Ebb Sepoenes so riaaaee hb5455—34 4555555—34— 68 
C-HiGaMms SUGEDS.josee sees scaserenatces 554555584 5555554—34— 68 
G D Thompson, Sp..--........, -++--+-..0000505—85 4545455—39-— 67 
P Finegan, Rem Sp.........-.....--+.-s5945555-—84 5 445555—33— ey 
ds MONG@Vitl, SRALDS.. ceekie seek ee cme 5d55555—85 455455432 @i 
SHO] PURE ee ed 5 epee eee —+-1—5555555—34 455555482 67 
S C Bumstead, Spg......:..... .........5555455—34  55555538—33— 67 
Mae vi Gt Speier §954545—88  §454555—338— 66 
PNAS Sete) Reba A 84g dein See tay 5555455 —34 55nd454—39-— 66 
Geren Sp Pee os os iy Beier = nce ofan ve 4505505—84 4555445 —32-- 66 
W_ W Merrill, Spg...... ...,...-....... 855454533 §555544—99 — 66 
O F Robbins, Rem .45..... weeeeeees.-- 900450483 455554—88— 66 
Special Prizes, 
E DeForest, Rem .50.............. +-1—54h4555—33  4555548—31— 65 
TEE TRS] yal boaken hg Rah ets ei eset ce —-1—44¢-4455—31  -5545452—31— 62 


No. 8._All-Comers’ and Marksmen’s Badge Match.—200 and 
500yds., Remington rifle, .40-cal,, State model: 


500yds. 
55455—24_48 
55555—25—47 
55555—25—46 
45555—24—46 
50454—23—46 
56544—23—46 
ADDDD—25—45 
55555—25—45 
55455—24—45 
5b5h4—24—44 
45455—23—44 
54455—23—44 
Bp45—22—44. 


EY acu kes 56345—22—<44 

Bae SOUMeUh ie sew Nene teu penns f) eso ace 54445—23  §9335—21—44 
GEPGaNS, Li lssl lees essences cesses sired 94 “ABR Oa 
MeCavan ashi license’, alecbecdcnasdvecajauts 5ad44—90 3552-98-43 
(si J fee pegeegadauanat choir Bane aaees bee ad45e—21 = A Ad 22-48 
[Fe DICGCS 2 Mee cay DADE panes » kali oe tend 4445491 4455492 48 
VVPASUG Gia ees a4 sch tems cute ue ania: B4h45—Z1 5 458—22—48, 
FUSE L sibs eee en vl bs scliae Wa pinata fakreonees 44455—22  445538—21—43 
OE MENG LTT Some ett arts ccs sete Dak att sells if ntelo wa nae 445453—18 54555—24—42 
(5 Ski. tPA RS Le aN ONS TN epee 6 Bad44—18 554552149 
Seg BATE al oh rsh oan een ee meat ar gyetpee mer toa 444-19 = 4455-28-49 
ORE EL Ogi Nes crore 3 a tae meses oe 43444 —19 554425 —49 
HIPWATIT or a eee eee ee re 2 eye Bia) 44434—19 5544934 
fem Fsher NUE he AO REE Oe ES ee Bde ins Sdnny Sane 44444 91) ddd 5} 9949 
NV Varo u bane restifiaw Ou nieiiie fee ote Sean coevee epee 444d44—20 4455-92 49 
[CeelE IN Iey Ze VY: al reer ns 8 sect Ae 1-1, ~.-44544—20 5845 —22 49 
[ERD EIaOW dele py See OEP eee 43544 —21 5d355—22—42 
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53544—21—42 

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No, 9. Hilton Trophy Match.—Open to teams of 12 from the Arm Pennsylvania State Team—Springfield Rifles. THE MINNESOTA STATE SHOOT 


of the United States, the United States Navy, the National G@ 
1 i i avy, t uard | Capt Thompson,.........--..-. 5f 
of aire ame and Territory and from other countries. 200, 500 Pvt Wells. ses. el ie SALA {95 — 510 : banded wi Bd POBT SNELLING Sept. 18. —The opening of the second annual 
; Massach’ d , rats Senptes cr 9 ae i 445555445415, 343445545340 85 rifle tournament of the National Guard of the State of Min- 
sachusetts Team—Spg. Rifle. Sergt Baker... .0.c..c. cece 544444554d—43 papdsd4hbe—44 gy | Hesota at Wort Snelling to-day was a decided success, so far a thi 
Sane El 200yds. 500yds. 600yds. Sergt Mountjoy... ..........:. 43434 45585—40) 435555444544 gy | attendance of the riflemen of the regiments interested i the 
nhl ee reese s4ddddth—29 445 —32 © -BAHBH44 28-89. | Sergt Coulston.....,....-- 545545444444 445444442 97 gj | Weather could combine to make it so. Tl tae ile Clonee 
a See napyee wees 1504432 A155 —33 4444555—31 96 Pvt Heygrott. pope eessesceeee se 45B4455455—44 ALSAGS455—49 86 and just petore the tire began, sors was Ue Fe era les soa 
ie ike operates 54 —é d Z Sergt Gunning................. 4d — 5445233 yu ind ingi i ; 
Capt J B Osborn. .-...... 4445445—80 8453558—28 8453842228 $1 Pei natineton Ses emote Hers k |: Sessile ip TeABLiOEE at 33 The fieht was eood aera Pease cones Caeate neste ithe only 
BGAN teres dace sees 4454354 —29 534455581 hsndd35—29 89 | Pvt G Connelly........... 454441455489 485203544587 76 | SeTious drawback was wind, which was str a. ist one 
OG Boaters... ..-. eu. 424535427 435455430 855559533 90 | Lieut Andrews...............+ 4442444344 37 AAAA5545 44 —43 from 9 to 11 o'clock. The shooting, however, was excellent and 
Capt P Frost.....!.... Add4d44 98 H4DAAAA ry © BABA —99-B4 | Pvt McMillan,..........-.... H5UU5H 42 = 346 Ol ShOWasa GEKEG. GhbroveRIEnt OMe? aEbAE OT lee youn Bee rar 
FD Bartlett....0.2000.., 4433444 96 448985597 54455299 BD — a eee bebo AS 87 | Soociatons were prosent, during Shetduee -atinne enn eEseT: 
salioriesss us soe 434445529 5455554 —3B 439544427 8 502 405 997 | Bend, of the First. Regiment; igen : Lot the 
A. Brackett.....-.<..-. d4445d4—29 8433443 Bd ABB43B4—26 89 Connecticut (4th Regiment) Team—Springfield Rifles 5 97) State, and Lieut. We eh, of oie Ten tS ardilers i ie 
Lt 8S Bumstead... -... 445554431  Bob4544—32 434459395 88 | Corp Holland...,............: (HAZM B). SRORSIAaLL Sg 7 | C.O. Tear, of the Twenty-fitty, Infantry was select dae range 
A.O White........-....5 455454431 4444530 455242527 «BS | Lieut Mathias........... COgaeiscs—33 24501834432 7 | Officer and will continue to act in that capacity during the tour. 
— ==: —— ——| Pyt Backstrow.....-...-.-204.< B445444534—40 4034554544 38 73 | Hament. ‘The first match on the programme was an individnal 
848 361 335 1044 | Corp Cramond....,.-.......... 430344333229 d095BRAd4 95 G4. | DAatch at 200yds, off-hand, 10 shots each, the number of entries was 
bea’ Sa rath N.Y. State fea Ben pide. yop es Capt, Evost Scena ek es 3534324443 —B5 24554305331 66 aie es Rabe SE the first awarded to Private J. W.Wright 
whee ne wae rh — se eta . — 2) “" " Teeth Pe ate a ledstal > = i h 2B 5 cSt i ; fa i i 7 
T rf Dolan. a, een So ubL BL 485512125 45800549? 6 | Serat Pratt... eee ecsrorrn my! 0025052259 38 st scores Loy ake ae a ao aaa 
ae ele A344—27 454445531 2433524 2 | Corp Ventor............... DTT Tada a 259345402229 | : J Wri 
BL Holmes.......-..-. ete ot OS: ens 9) 88 Bvt Kerr rk, DOr eee teks BeUaI—A) © sees a At | Soret Shanks, Co D 2a Regt.) Pyt NP Revell, 1st Regt. 40 
ars FC tk ete aie 4 I— a 2 — 25 5 —22 i a t in: at ee od 2 43} Hed 4342997 i i * 2 i 5 S et 
EF Youns-..oscceseces pASAS5—80 BGBL45—a2 54444490 92 | Sergt Stevens......... (ee See SRL y. Cell Dek Oana, Teer ak as ce aw Oaened oP ic enreD 
JS Shepherd... 2001.7 4454444 99 443153598 AS54498 5 | Capt Daniels... - 453154344440 43254445036 76 epietadl bin akeraetoptanss Mose RL sas ae 
ah) SaNTOR Th pe: 445334528 344554429 385544430 87 Se sieitanaias ac! ved ‘ For Match No.2 no entries were made on account of the high 
B A Wells NAM et in Dasa RaRdndd—3] 93 418 300 aly wind, Das, a pee eb aa eth a cued becawee the prizes 
ee L Ld thereat 1444 —2, 45555—32 044533221 81] No. 12, Inter-State Long Range Match.— Fo tea: ‘om | journals, BUST ROT Oe Seer ta Leese Cea ea eee 
W_W DeForest.......... 423554326 345332598 490851597 78 | all rifle associations or clubs in any Se eee eats eo aed | iguinals. Itis@ continuons match, remaining, open throughout 
GS Scott, Ir... AA44445 99 BAAAEA 09 HLLUB5—50 88 | L.000yds., any rifle. No entries, ¥, 600, 900 and | the tournament. Private C. Maudlin, of the Ist Regiment, won 
: eu = — —| No.13. New York State National Guard Match.—Open to teams PE . eee Ot real en eevee ee Oe eae 
_ 339 301 326 1016 | of 12 from each organization of the State of New York: SERIO SUL PU Ue iyo Bane LL eT 2 ene 
; Pennsylvania Team—Spe. Rifle. vie Hesiniont : at 200yds,, standing, and 5 shots at 3800yds,, kneeling or sitting. 
Oapt GB Thompson..,.343454427 342553426 483455529 82 " onova 500ya Third-class targets were used at both distances. There were five 
Pyt CN Welles.........5445443-29 853408523  3555485—31 83 | Pyt Merchant.....-....0..... 0-5. seth, aap er apt eee nn eres ONG, sli Gite leer ene SEC Ne ae 
Pvt IG Gauly.....0...., 444544530 424333019 444955529 78. | Corp Underwood.............0ccseecceeees Si45490 5555323 43. | {LOWS ali 
Pyt A LBaker......---.- 4504432 Bi5ALS—29 44453830 OL | Pvt Jones... woleceecceececeewcee ec BBABL—O1—-BHOBLTT 3a | pet G Maudlin, ist Regt oa 5 a ESN ES dT Bee a 
Pyt JJ Mountjoy...-... Bld45—29 35445531 235555328 88 | Sergt Thomison.....-......scssesseeeeeees Han SO | byt d Wright, Co FF, Ist Regt.41 Pvt N C Martin, ist Regt......38 
-Seret GA Coulston.....443334526 3345544 23 4354942 94 78.| Pvt Kalloch...........-.ssseccesseeeee sees Reskeol. EiE ol apd | ee ROR es Fe achat POSH aaa Rees # 
Pvt WC Weygraff......4444444-98 352434596 345585398 82 | Pyt Drake.,.......scccecccccseeusceeeeeeees Bld —90 Baad ap. | “ACUTE Cowie, 1st Rest, +... 4) 
Pyt JQ Wurtington...-5444444—29 355554229 34543232482 | Capt Palmer 002... BB 18 3455522 40 | Sept. 14. The second day of the tournament of the Minnesota 
Pyt T Connely..........- Bad4444 98 © QHHHBH4—29 454952528 8h | Seret McLean... ...-.- BP ria aa 44444 9) 455432] 4 | National Guard at Fort Snelling was marked by a larger attend- 
Lieut M J Andrews..., 444445429 024335390 -3455545—31- 80 | Pvt Owen.......0.....0.s eee eeee es cv c-igasd pe Flag5—91 4 | Aice, both of the rifiemen and interested spectators and an im- 
Pvt R McMillan... -....S5 464-28 245544929 abBSBA—28 8) | ergt Price... 00... feng Boeke Ipihgt= a1. Buy DeOvemely nie | Cuan by sodatne meee ane iD nose gabe 
vt AT Gunning.......4535445—80 352434528 444554581 87 | Sergt Green.....,..s,0s.0c+cscs sesso BUM —19 — BRBHA—24 4g | SI MOST a perfect one, the Heht being excellent and the wind quite 
a ae a a TEA CAPRIS cia at (ey I ee Me Loam 3554522 4435521 48 Ghent AE SAT It blew Beat y across the range from the 
: : ie Wie7 west. In the morni : r : ee > 
; Division of Atlantic, U. S, A—Spe. Rifle. 1 pay 256 49% Manudlin, of Couiuaie Bilge Regbnent aad owt ofa netesithe 
Lieut Gillette........--- 433444496 382554825 BS50355 2475 23d Regiment 8 | 50, and Pyt. N, B. Revell, of Company H, Ist Regiment, 46. ‘The 
Sergt Huddleston...... (555444327 544455582 543252324 83 | Lieut Shepherd......... 22 24-46 Lieut Sanders 19 18-97 | fitstevent of the day was the individual match, with standard 
Sergt Nihill........ .--.. A444 99 Fdd4d4d 29 © HHA5AL 30 8B | S Maj Beeken.......... 19 23-41 Lieut Oliver........... fg) Peng) nena taneots, 10 shows eneln at: 00vds call Sires svat ea eee 
Sergt Yates............+. 424314525 ° 55554483 238335528 84 | Pvt Elliott.....-...-. »-20 19-89 Pvt Sgott....0000.0..0. 121 22-43 | Silo 10 points: 
Lieut Brown...--. lives esDA54444—30 353444395 935445497 83 | Seret Stokes.........-.. 20 2I—41 Capt DeForest.......... 21 943 | Ut E B Shanks, Co D, 2d Regt.72 LtE W Bird, 2d Regt.......... 63 
Corp Beal..........-.s.-- 445435429 345595328 435543529 85 | Pyt Pirie.....--» --.-»+ 19 23-42 Capt Holmes. ‘20 1g—38 | Set J N Bacon, Co H,ist Regt.65 Lt JF Cowie, Ist Regt. -..-._.- 63 
Sergt Langley........... B45434227 043454292 434594595 74. | Corp Hamilton......... 20° 1939 nreeeecsotl’ — —— | Sst JV 1 Dodd, Co I, 2d Regt. .65 Pvt W E Cook, Ist Regt....... 62 
Sergt Bickford.......... 443444528  Hbod554—83 332345525 86 | Sergt Wells.......- 1120 19-39 239 251 490 | F¥t C Maudlin, Co 5, Ist Regt.64 
Seret Barrett........--.-b4b4342—27 434455429 32334222177 12th Regiment. J The principal feature of the day was the regimental team match 
Lient Anderson....,....4444-28 545555433 445433326 87 | Capt DeForest.......... 18 14-82 Lieut Smith.... 19 1534 | between teams of ten men each from the Wirst and Secoud regi- 
Lieut Smith..........--. Bai5454—28 544525580 58545229 87 | Seret Dolan........-....22 23-45 Corp Eagle............. 19 29-4] | ments. Five shots were allowed at the 200, 300 and 500yds. ranges, 
Sergt Driscoll........... 4d3444 98 HHSL443-—30 4434453495 84. | Capt Murphy........... 79 10-29 SeretLawson.... 121 3944 | the possible being 7%. The prize was the State trophy, valued at 
oa — — ——| Lieut Meaney..2).0..5: 20 24-44 Pvt Wood............... D9 2444 | $250, and it was won by the First Regiment after a close and ex- 
; 334 350 812 996 | Sergt Mahoney......... 90 21-41 Pvt Lockley........0.0, 18 17—35 | CHting contest by 18 points, 
4th Regiment, Conn. N. G.—Spe. Rifle. Seret McDermott......21 21—42 ’ Ne First Regiment. Second Regiment. 
Corpl SC Ireland....... 443255321" 2aa955—92 puedo 70 | Seret Van Heusen. ....20 2242 St PAR ATH ae ton pC ee Bee TO eS aoa aenera ae 
Lt H Matthews... ..... 4444444 98 243855022 2953548 9272 13th Regiment. Mm) Ubient HE Obemiler «1. os 6$ Corp G8 Livermore, CoD.... 61 
Hyt G Backstone........ BAL4453—27 -BHSHHPS—BO 080445418 75 | Sergt McNevin......... 20 20-40 Pvt Fahnstock. 18 234 | Assistant Surgeon TC Clark. 65 Sergt AR Payne, Co Dear is 
GaptA Cramond.. ...,.0343424—20 225544527 0r22800-—7 5 | Pvt Lota.......0 0c. 2) 24-44 Sergt Faas.............J4 16-90 | Soveby N Bacon, OoH........ POMS reels stig pO hee, Wi een 
Capt R Frost.....0...0- 243434 24 222002210 205208215 49. | Pvt Morris 20.2.0 1o. 24 20-44 Maj De LaVergne......20 1030] BYU N P Revell, Codi... See A eae. eeaaae ee 
Pvt CH Suckley. ......438833322 454424326 54230021664. | Sergt Constable........ 22 2042 Pvt Olliffe....2.2..2.021 Seiya: |S RPS EL nS ee B9: Sere OW Carpenter Cpa ag 
Sergt WA Pratt. 20.11. S244 94 804322216 022200 6 48. | Pvt Lane..........0.... m2 2547 Pyt Austin..---.-+---.. Be a aada | neURST NY Castle, Co Mec: pe a eS Ae eit eke ae 
Sergt EB Vinton....... BA34545—28 493433322 0003003 6 «56 | Corp DeVigne.......... 20 13-83 ‘ae sd mt = ge ach Une rs a Bille Va NY Waa nN aoa 
Pvt GW Kerr......00 4B4dd4 97 434458528 Od54444 25 80. | Capt Smith. 2000000027. 19 2140 238 251 469)| BYE C Maudlin, Co Bene 3 Sergt J V Dodd, Co I.......... Ss 
Capt S C Kingman..... 43838488—23 350554224 480248218 65 14th Regiment. 2 Pvt N C Martin, Co H........ 60 Lieut HW Bitd), cle le 63 
Capt F'T Stevens........ A444304—23 204334420 20220006 49. | Lieut Harvey..........- 20 20—40 Pvt Thoms,..... .. ve IT 16-33 623 605 
Capt W F Daniels....... Absent 235054221 132235419 40 | Capt Browe............- 18 16—34 Sergt Henwood, ........ 18 24421 ent 11—he thi A ee 
=> aA — -—/|Sergt Corry.........-.-- 22 22—44 Sergt Taylor............ 18 19—37 ent diem rne {third day of the tournament at. Fort Snelling 
270 268 182 720 | Pvt Madison,........... 19 15-34 Capt White........00007 19> baioy| opened dari and elbcmiy: Chie souds yee oe Sens 
No. 10. Short Range Team Match.—Open to teams of four from Tieut Rice. ....2s..--->. 2 20-32 Corp Prendegast... ...2] 2243 with rain, and when the firing began in the morning, the wind 
any regularly organized rifle club or association or military organ- | Capt Cardona..-..-.... 17 20—87 0) sss? | was strong and changeable; as the work progressed the conditions 
any y org p ; k prog itio 
ization, 200yds., any rifle, the American standard target, teams | Capt Dixon.....-.....-- 21 16—37 202 a8 449 | UBproved.. Dvring the Wad halt a meeting of the Rifle Association 
7 of the National Guard was held for the élection of officers to serve 


usin: the Remington rifle, State model, will be allowed 20 points, No. 14. First Brigade National Guard Match.—Open to teams of 


and 16 points will be allowed to teams using other military or | 42 ¢rom each organization in the First Division N.G, 8. N. Y during the ensuing year, resulting in the election of Licut. A. E. 


Ohantiler, of the First Regiment, President; Lieut. E, W Bird, of 


special military rifles: Fes uae ain fo : j 
PB 7 Zettler Rifle Club—Team No. 1. Remington rifle, State mel cy pee any ds. the Second, Vice-President, and Private E. H. Whiteomb, of Com- 
WMFarrow,spmil....8 669667 7 9 9-% Capt DeForest a 5 ” g4ana 19 pe , | pany G, First Regiment, Secretary and Treasurer. The first busi- 
G Joiner, sporting....... 9978 76710 7% T7177 See eee Whee ee a wee itary Bpodb— 24 42 | ness of the day was the completion of the Fairmont match which 
M Dorrler, sporting.,...8 710 619 6 8 9 6 fai eM Sx7 te Dia at ARLE CMR N 6 OI— abot 5-25 46] wasleft over from the previous day. The conditions of the match 
D Miller, sporting...... BAB HONE. 7 ee NL SETS SoOtt Me BOs Ie OMacAUIER he eee cee ees Fee US ram mn CPS DORN LLG AE oR el cab Pas ela 
Fatiler Rifle Club—Tea 9. Macauley...++.-+- + -++rene essen reer ees pin43—2Z1  2bn45—) sitting, with standard American targets, and ten shots at 400yds. 
@omiminermbn, Balk. 3 op 8 + 10 8 Ts my 369 Soret Ene resteecerersrseseserees -DBBAB—18  43445—20 38 | on second-class Creedmoor targets, with an llin. cartoon in the 
AL ner A a 401010789979 AS oy seret Me Dermot stan enemies Feces rete b4533—20 2524316 96 | center of the bullseye counting six, The possible maximum was 
B Walther, Rem........ $8998 78 8 7 4-16 Beret Tae COREA ALA i ee Te sete S| Pena Wop eater det bog. 2, Pvt WEE Cook, Co, lab tex.16 
L Flach, Bal............. 7945 7.7 8 8 72304 Ot EP ORR AC ebloaawin 5 peta Seis cae ire aritler, 1st reg... ..- z Py took, Co K, Ist reg.156 
ere spadl mbeimont Mace, Vole —Spe nee LpSMaEED, ova et seve son ntnneseneceerrcrsat Sia 2216 7 | Pvt C Maudlin, Co B, Ist reg.168 Sat A R Payne, Co D, 2d reg. 152 
ss Bumstead.....---.-. 610 8 5 5 5 6 8 9 4—92 orp [2 022) (~ ne CC 45—21 45445 —2z 43 Set JV I Dodd, Col 2d ree = -.166 Lt E Ww Bird, 2a TOR ope aa tawe 152 
M W Bull,......00...--- (81089668 6 7 674 SOR AEE ames betaine 8 SE av aa lng Rs RON es, Ge ENO RARE sy ti see oe fe 
WGN Hite, face 1097959 8 a Wi IVWOOR sre ieewnths Rie? Phot tne eee by bo M3 pon the completion of the Fairmont match the firing began for 
HER Bull. < wag soar Bd 5 666 6 8 5 7-bi-281416~300 Sk oy tai. | eC PEP PSEC hein cea thhs ae omen ony 40: he eomuticeioned 
assach usetts Rifle Association—Team No, 2, 5 : : * y = 
G F Ellsworth, sporting. 9 8 7 8 9 ¢ 7 9 6 5-79 peehteeatentt 40 Ie ore eee cue ouficers of the guard, five shots being allowed each competitor at 
EJ Oram, sporting......6 7 5 7 410 7 8 8 7—69 FE a an aie SESS ok ore rie Hee —41 | 200, 500 and 600yds, The badge was won by Lieut. J, W, Castle, of 
OW Hinman sporting, 65 799 77 7 9 470 g a eae w Sey agar Sate Us ae 22—11 | the iret Wath a score of 84, and must be held by him in two more 
FJ Rabbeth, Sharp mil 8 7 7 7 8 9 7 8 9 9-78-2064 4-900 | Servet Thompson... 18 19-37 Sergt Greene... BO Sto | ae tied event of tbe day wes the Suulwarer mate toall 
3 as Sergt ¢ BOs tense J— ‘ Sato t ay 5| The third event of the day was the Stillwater match, open to all, 
TJ Dolan, Rem gp... ges ap one’ Ch 6 9-78 Pye eee eh rhea et taid its ieee Tit YOuUng. +0202: 201.43 21 21—42 Hite Shoe were saver to Sac a ae aid ae su0yds—at 2 Oe 
J ¥F Klein Rem sp ee .b 8 410 46 7 8 4 8—59 ) LAAT INO... - ++ pr reeese he y = = aa, on De oon hITA-class TaATEeUs, ay sneehne, an vat a) ying 
FEM | PEM GT 8g a0gs | ORME sd Bigade watongl Guard Muon ouen'ty Game | Let WCume, it Howto ae Coupee CO ae 
ayntor, Bal-.--:..25... [al 5—16—27 a 5 ization i eariai, ' r = : 2 Tk : aot SE Beet, 
Mass. Rifle Ass’n No. 2—Hlsworth 76, Crane 69, Hinman 60, Rab- SE ee a te 20) ke SOUye oo ey GBaaye et pee aa BE lr “ ip Dead Reet alt st ee ee ; S SP a hae 
beth 68; total 27344277. Mass. Rifle Ass’n No. 2—Ellsworth 81, : mad’ Regiment. SR ee eee eas Aaa ae Pee ee ory ae Hhepha 
Crane 59, Hinman 69, Rabbeth 70; total 279+4—283. Second Reg. | 1,4 Shepherd “BB45B—22 «4445-220 da | Pvt W. Chandler’ Ce it De Reet.66 Bre sw gad Be need 
Mass. Vols,—Bumstead 64, M. Bull 73, White 67, F. R. Bull 64 total | ¢Mi Becken...---..-scs-eve-eerveewreeeree Te ee ie oar Brist Rectes Corp G M Lee, Uo A. iat Regt.02 
2681 16—284. Second Reg. Mass. Vols —Bumstead 60, M. W. Bull 64, | ‘Pyt Wlliot..............c.ccseecesesceeeev eee 4235519 = ‘Asst 8 aoe Cul eae 4 vs Roe: BA Set 7 RS Sih re Spee a, 
White 10, FR, Bull 69; fotal 2816-279. Zettler Hifle Club Team | Senet Stokes..00000000000000000 002 BAMS 8 BS—21 Bo iia W Beid. 2d Rest. 63 apni aia ia 94 
No. Fe eth uae one a a Ae ae ee gant: a3, Pvt ee Pramanik auasagte he 58—20 53445-2141] The chief feature of the day, and indeed of the tournament, was 
GW Lotz 767947 79 7 9 Corp] Hamilton. ....-.-.6+2-5 ssseeree se 23355—18 40] the contest for the Pillsbury Cup, which ended at nightfall. This 
pe se NET By 8 oy RL Go 9-8 389 Sergt Wells.....+.-+-1-1ee--eeeeeer cesses Bhbd5—22 42 | trophy was presented by Geo, A. Pillsbury to the guard a year ago, 
Te GEMornivee ile cles. 5663 6610 4 8 357 Lit Saunders.... ...--+-+++- : “- 3445521 41 | and was first won by Company D, 2d Regiment, who have since 
G B Hozard. 45 3 8 5 810 5 6 5—54 252-120-272 Lt Oliver... 6..- cece see ee ee ve ee ee ees Bees —22 44 | then been its custodians. Five teams of 6 men each entered the 
Mass. Ri Hothasth = TAARE RO ide Rifle aA a Ss Pyt Scotb.... 0... eee eee eres sees & 45538322 45 | match, representing Company A (Minneapolis), Company C ad 
HT Rockwell... 789574467 4-61. Capt E DeForest.-..--.---+.---+-+++ ++. “ 4544421 40 | Paul), Company H (Litchfield) and Company K (Stillwater), of the 
J B Osborne...-..------» Yu 4 5 4 810 5 8 5-66 Capt Holmes.......-.- ‘ 4558522  41|1st Regiment, and Company D (Fairmont), of the 2d Regiment. 
OC Poster...-ses-sceeeee 01066635 710 7 7 252 497 ae aes ee Ni eae pee G egresate Sais = 
TD PSETOBE.. ete erner es 438559 5 6 4 7 351248416264 ; ‘3 G BeViotel Lean s are He ORO E, Se PRS OL 
Pete ue ae FR N Gti 1 AnSEn Gy Moris By | Set Momevin Pe a hmatoek i ak ee ee aa ee ee 
Hozard 60; total £42 20—262, : eanetnbeerse hire SM 17-38 Sergt Paas...-..-.s- id 130 
Mass. Rifle Ass'n No. 1—Rockwell 59, Osborn 49, Foster 75, Frost | pyt Morris.....--.--.--49 18—37 Mal D ha Verene......19 21-49| THE CALIFORNIA GIRL,—Erastina, Staten Island, N,_Y.’ 
48; total 231+-16—247. Pyt Constable..........19 20-89 Pyt Olliffe........ "19 {g—37 | Sept. 2.—Editur Forest and Stream: Inclosed you will please find 
ss eee le RES ia No. 1.—Rockwell 65, Osborn 49, Foster 52, Frost | pyt Lane........-.---»..22 28—45 Pyt Austin... “193° 19-42 one of oe photogra ee a little aia De SN re = 
F aul 4. Oe : i g 2 Sa i rt i i , 1 i ige, 
Wo. li. Inter-State Military Match—Open to one team trom each Corp abr se ae 6) Pigat oF Ca 244 193 437 yours. respactfull F “LILLEAN s TPH, “the California “Girl, 
State or Territory, 200 and 500yds., any adopted military rifle: sia ah ieee be “14th Regiment. Ghampion Rifle Shot of the World, This is the notices “Miss Lil- 
Massachusetts State Teo area pe re Lieut Harvey.......-.- 19 21-30 Pvt Thoms......-...-.-J4 16—40 Sie ay oe oe ges Ee Girl,’ teenie Rifle Shot e ae 
, stp’ 5. I: : 284 Seret tat orld, stands to-day without an equal in her pnapproacha) 
INVER UIE oe lcere. crete nay Lupiaiees 14 Blaspsead ae ga | G2 Oe er bce Ja Sere yea ORE neg 20 1939 | skill with the rifle. Sty made an unparalleled stecess in the princt- 
FR Bull...... .». 444544544449 4454553250—42 84 | Pyt Madison....... “1g 16-31 Capt White............18 18—36 | Pal cities of the Pacific coast, giving exhibitions of shooting, and 
RE Hdes.....:.-- ,4533344545—39 555845545344 B83 tieut Rice, she 49) qh—38 Chea Prendegast ...... 18 16—34 | won many laurels and well-deserved comments fromm the press 
W_N Merrill..... .5434544445—40 545594554547 87 | Gapt Cardona... SY, pees terete **—* | and public. Her season with Buffalo Bill's *Wild West’ will close 
SS Bumstead....... SSSI 1B BAAS AG 99 est che ab: "90 11_Bl 35 197 us | Sept. 25, when she will visit New Bedford, Mass., the birthplace of 
A C White. ...... +++ Creat nace a ays 86 | ““Seores of matches 16,17 and the revolver match will be given | her parents, and show the people of that city an exhibition of skill 
y ne een PeAtwber (ek ee ae ae Tie 3 Pee iae 46 es next week. ai sores inatiss Rete ei e oe OO) ae tle world ut coer 
3 BDOED . nccypr nt: .. Ad — 545354245 —40 2 = with her for one thousand dollars as she acknowledges no 
Lincoln Grant. .....-. . 4944444444 39 455505ph44—47 = 86 BALTIMORE, cet 13.—A feature of the old defenders celebra- | superior.” “a4 
Gi@ Poster-=)...05 242 =, Ad44444ddd —40) 4355453445—42 82 | tion to-day was a rifle match held at Darley Park, participated in rf 5.8 : : " 
MW Daulton......ce.0cee00 +s 544344444440 558554544547 87 | by Grand Army men and by members of the 5th Regiment. The SEA GIR'E, N. J., Sept. 18.—Lieut. G. Maurer, of Keyport, Com- 
AL Brackett, -....0-05- eee e 0444444444 36 Sooo 78 | range was 200vds., 1D ane cocible total of 35. The first prize was a | Pany G, 3d Kegiment, was to-day declared the winner of the Gov- 
i =——o3 handsome gold badge, the second, 10 per cent. of the entrance ernor’s badge that has been contested for at the State rifle Tange 
495 529 1024 | money, and the third, Sper cent. ‘There were Zlentries. Mr. J, | at Carey Mepis auenct ust last. It was open to the whole National 
New York State Team—Remington .50-cal. Rifles. S. Weaver, a pia Army aban, Won the first pee wach, misCoES of apa See fae Angin saa apa CR pee at pees SORE 
re STA So SHEE S 44455334—10 Raddspd4ed—44 84129, Mr. Frank Owings, of the 5th Regiment, an r. J. A. Miller, tT A. Cu rtis, of Long Br aaah andi caaont the tie off Maurer’ e 


. Addsddddd —40) 55i54454n4—44 85 | of the Grand Army, tied for second place with a score of 23. Mr. 
554384454542 435454255441 83 | Owings was given the second prize and Mr. Miller the third. 
4544444454 — 42 554555850446 88 | HB Lynch..........-.. 435434326 Frank Owing........-- 4444435 —28 
.. 4444444455 —42 234435545439 81] H A Volkman.:....... 333854425 Geo Schneider......--. 0000000— 0 
. 8444455535 AL 445535450343 84) J C Scharf.... ....-.. 243343428 A Jones.......-.--- «=== 0042455—20 
. dodddddtdd —42 454454544241 83 | J S Weayer......-..-.- 4544444—29 J G Taylor......-- _-+. -Ad42350—22 
484444454440) g454555444 43-83. | Geo F' Wheeler-......- 344444427 A G Alford.......--.- . 302338418 
i444 3454 — 42 45454554545 87 | G W_Lucke......--..-. 302334816 A Pord...,..-.+------- sB424434— 24. 
. .bode44dbdd—4d 548455005546 90 | J A Miller....-.--..... 454425428 H’ Wyams....-.-.+----.+ 03252383—18 


pest was 35, Curtis making but 33, The badge will be presented by 
Governor Leon Abbett, the donor. and is one of the handsomest 
prizes that has ever been contested for in the guard, 


CONLIN’S GALLERY. Broadway and. Thirty-first street, this 
city, is in its twenty-third season, A continuous series Of matches 
began Sept. 17, to run for ten days and then to be renewed. 


GOULD.—The fall meeting at Creedmoor has been carried on 


TE OU RR ify eee Aan ...--.. 434444445337 4h2d4545pd—42 © 81 | Matt O’Brien.....-.. "403454321 FM Hite........-..-.--4844313—25 | under the personal supervision and watchful eye of A. CO. Gould 
GA Scotts dr i.--. ne epson none 3444544544 —89 44n4545535—44 83] C A Scott........ ee 2330334—18 James Russell.....- ., 742224318 | of Boston. He has had the pleasure of writing up the victory of 
—-- —— —|DrE A Brant..........d445434—27 OC Dobb. --,...004 e+ +) 34349224 | his townsmen, and sent_on diagrams of the target made by them, 

493 519 1012! AS Bartholomaie.....0822050—12 put the Boston Globe printer did not take kindly to the enta,; 


| Serr. 28, 1896,] 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


173 


WILMINGTON, Del., Sept.16.-Bullseye eget | panier A jy pune 
4 a 7 e 


eyes were counted, Massachusetts target, 200y 


See et 5; 

PVC BP sy ey cs eq acces eed, LoWese@gdiss..--, 

DS EAG eso ppp act satis aor ee eee Al) RECO E Be late caioict ot acess Tee 

WieM Clark... ...22 ..cscessesserce SJ Newman 

We Remeeisask eee seein SO WulO TOON Obs civ eassy orice baka 

TSS IMR ieee: agen eeetne oe (io VWRASBAGODee yoo. ud. wae ) 

MEAT lee sceuresa el wh Wewman. 

ERAS EGIN CLS cues: det dae te aa ele ORT IOLON. dae puree zen vor whet es A) 
The Creedmoor target, 200yds,, off-hand, possible 15: 

WVGABBACGN 2795 pretenses 18 HB Seeds....... ESO ets 14 

vw RSeeds,,...-.+ G B Walton..1c.+, :< 


W_O'Connor. 
J BE Newman- 
H Simpeson....-. 
W_F Seeds... ( 
SJ Newman, 13 CO Heinel, Sr.....-..2....0..4:..14 

The tic between Bell, W. EF. Seeds, H. B. Seeds and C. Heinel 
was decided in favor of the first, who made a fine score of three 
straight bullseyes, or 83 points out of possible 86, thus earning as 
well as winning the rifle. 

The match with the West Chester Rifle Team was then opened. 
It was soon apparent that the West Chester boys were not in their 
usual good condition for shooting, for the Wilmington team led 
on every round from the start. Massachusetts target, 200yds. off- 
hand, individual possible 120 points and team possible 480: 

Wilmington Team. 
-. 1212 12 10 101010 7 9 12—108 


1110 9101010 9 11 12 10—102 
J Manz. 1211 8 7 911 7 9 6 888 
BVVAL Gens ey 11 ki pee 71110311010 8 6 Y T— 8{—885 

West Chester Team. 

BA Bachuseies ss ccsesc ete cee OTA % -&-10.10,10-10 9— 92 
George Walton. . 10 8 9 910 9 611 811—91 
TOW Laylors ih... -9 7 81112 8 6 F 8 12 88 
Me ercirsome ss a 9 5 71110 8 7 6 9— 88-354 


Wilmington teamwon byal. Another match willbe shot Oct. 5. 


FITCHBURG, Mass., Sept. 16—At the recent visit of the Leo- 
minster Gun Club to the Fitchburg Rifle Club, there was a team 
shoot at the River Street Range: 


Witchburg Vive, Leominster Five. 


BM Pitts,.....74 80 73 80-307 A BSmall.....72 76 %5 %4—297 
EM Rockwell..f5 74 72 69-200 EF A Whitney:..75 73 72 71-291 
GW Foster....65 80 66 75—286 FH Rideout..71 67 76 71—285 
HN Choate,...72 62 58 68—260 EH A Joslin.....67 66 76 69—278 
CH Brown.....66 54 70 60-240 W V Lowe..... 50 59 60 82—251 

1388 1402 


GARDNER, Mass., Sept. 16—Regular meet of the Gardner Rifle 
Club at Hackmatack Range, standard American target, 200yds. 


off-hand: 

WP INem Gy). 25535505 71 81—152 CN Edgell............. 66 78—139 
Geo E Wartfield......... 75 7i—152. © Leland,............005 67 68—135 
GCG OOU eile ee eeles ove 73 (7i—150 Chas Crabtree.......... 57 62—119 
WH Nichols,............ 69 72-141 F Parker...,....-...-. ..-56 61—117 


Members of the Heywood Guards, Co, F, 2d Regiment M. VY. M., 


Creedmoor count, 200yds,, 5 shot score: 
© H Wartshorn,,........ 19 19-38 F WVDaTe=y Jeeta, idee 15 16—81 
ClO 'NCiliccys sie saicsinn aes LT 17—34 
Seyen Shot Score, 

GW Bishop............... 29 30—59 EB Taylor.......-...2... 28 29—57 
CA Binds... 0.21017. -29 29-58 ON Hdgell.....-. ree 27 20—56 
A Hi Knowlton.........,.27 830-57 S T Chambertlin..........27 28—55 
TORTS a orate 28 29—5T 

HAVERHILL (MASS.) RIFLE CLUB,.—Sept. 18. Record match: 
at oe eee 6 7 47 9 66 8 5 8—66 
F Merrill.. St Ora Tat ab! 16: “S$ —h6G 
J Munroe 847 4 7 5 8 510 86 
C Bliss..... 878 68 %7 6 5 5 5—é4 
J F Brown.., 3569945 8 6 T 460 
W_ Worthen. 855 7 &} 4 6 & 5 6—59 
J Burke...... 49 6645 9 5 3 5—56 
LinbaGlesoin. ve. satan pee beetle eemorais acces 487 566 6 4 5 4—55 


NEWARE.—The present indications are that very few matches 
will be shot in this city during the coming season. The only rifle 
clubs now in existence are the Frelinghuysen, Hssex and Domes- 
tic, The number of men in the association are about 200 and no 
doubt by the first of the month another club will be lost. It seems 
asit all interest was lost in this direction. We are haying at 
present individual matches and they are meeting with great suc- 
cess. The remaining clubs would like to hear from the boys in 
New York and no doubt some interesting matches may be brought 
about before the close of the season, Mr. AlexanderC, Neumann, 
secretary of the Newark Rifle Association and the Frelinghuysen 
Rifle Association, returned home last week from a three months’ 
trip to the continent. Mr. Neumann is connected with seyeral 
other organizations, one of which tendered him a reception, about 
50 members of the Newark City Camp No. 21, Fraternal Legion 
and also a number of his friends assembled at Lehman's Hotel on 
Market street, Newark. They united in making the reception a 
notable one. Mr. Neumann, who is a member of the National 
Guard and also Division color bearer, returned on the steamer 
Phoeti. He was in possession of letters of introduction from Maj,.- 
Gen. Joseph W. Plune and other prominent New Jersey national 
guardsmen, which gave him the entrée into military circles in 
England and France. The supper was giyen by the officers of the 
lodge under the superyision of Supreme Vice-Commander Oito 
and Wm. Greathead, N. H. Root, §. 8. Feldman, Geo. Ballard, A. 
CG. Stivers and others. Toasts Rea and speeches delivered 
by all the gentlemen present.—X, Y, Z,. 


ZETTLER RIFLE CLUB.—The 12th annual shoot of the Zettler 
Rifle Club will be held at Morrisania Schuetzen Park, 170th street 
and Boston road, Tuesday, Sept. 28. The programme includes the 
usual three targets. ; 

Ring Target—Open to all comers; tickets, 3 shots for $1; tickets 
unlimited, but only one prize obtainable by any one shooter; 15 
prizes, aggregate value $100. » 

Bullseye Target—Open to all comers; 10 shots for $1; for the best 
bullseye on this target, 12 prizes, $61. 

Premiums—Plor the most bullseyes, $5; for the second most bulls- 
eyes, eS poet third most bullseyes, $3; for the first and last bulls- 
eyes, #1 each, 

Target of Honor—3 shots, open only to members of the club, for 
all the prizes presented by judges and Members. Twogold medals 
and ene silk umbrella to be shot for by the judges, $ shots on ring 
target, 


TO SEH A FLYING BULLET.—You can readily see a bullet in 
its\ flight without the aid of a telescope (as described in Forustr 
AND SEREAM of the 9th inst.) by placing yourself behind and a 
little aboye the marksman, wlth a clear sky for background and 
the sun behind on your head. As the bullet is invisible to the 
naked eye at a short distance, the observer will only be able to see 
it in the first portion of its upward flight.—D, E. Sreruina (Cleve- 
land, Ohio, Sept. 14). 


THE TRAP. 


' Seores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries. Correspondents who favor us with club scores are par- 
ticularly requested, to write on one side of the paper only. 


TRAP-SHOOTING REFORM. 


Hiditor Forest and Stream: ! 

Thaye read with great interest the seyeral communications on 
‘"Trap-Shooting Reform.” In your issue of Sept. 9 ‘‘Cracker 
Crumbs” and 0. M. Stark strike the nail square onthe head. Itis 
hard work to please a poor shot and very unsatisfactory attempt- 
ing it. Ria eaee had some little experience in our little club herein 
Wxeter, N. H., f will yenture to give the results. At our first club 
shoot, held some ten yeai's since, the fact was demonstrated that 
some of the boys were better shots than others, and ina short time, 
when prizes were offered for competition, the question cf handicap 
came up. As one of the pioneers, and of course greatly interested 
in the club, I suggested that the poorer shots be put on an even 
footing with the better ones. Wor seyeral years J labored on this 

roblem, and to my mind finally succeeded. Now note theresults. 

na contest for a prize cup, 100 Halls per man, one of the third 
class men, ‘Uncle Prinney, ? so-called, and one of the best fellows 
in the world, shot and broke 96 balls; he was entitled to 15 broken 
balls added to his score (let me add he did not need them) and took 
the cup, while among the first class shots Capt. Cooper and myself 
broke 95 each, Iwas yery glad the old man won the cup, because 
at the meeting, when we yoted him a third class shot, he protested 
against it, and stated then and there that he considered himself as 
good a shot as any in the club, which camsed so much fun and 
commotion it nearly broke up the meeting. During the shootin 
of the matches he said if he could ae it on even terms wit 
the other members he would not take the handicap or the cup. If 
I remember right we had no more handicapping in our club, while 
one of sur oldest and best shots said to me, “You must not forget 
oné thing, Doc, encourage our poor shots all you want to, but don’t 


ae —— 


OSWICHEE TOURNAMENT. 


4 DITORS Waddell and Guerry, of the Seale (Ala.) Register, are 
members of the gun clubot that town, and this is the way 
they do up the last tournament: 

THUD BARBECUE AND SHOOTING CONTEST AT OSWICHEE TUESDAY— 
FOUR CLUBS MHDT; A REGULAR FIDLD DAY—THE BEST SHOOTING, 
THE WARMEST RECEPTION, THN FINEST BARBECUE AND THH 
MOS@ COMPLETE FILLING UP OF THH HUMAN SYSTEM THAT HVUR 
OCCURRDD TN RUSSELL COUNTRY—THE SCORE, 

On Tuesday last, the 6th of August, at the invitation of the gen- 
tlemen of the Oswichee Gun Olub, four clubs including the home 
team, assembled at the park of the Oswichee Club, fiye miles from 
the M. & G. R. R., to engage ina shooting contest at glass balls; 
and we among the number bright and early roused ourselves from 
the arm of Morpheus, enticing though he was, and hied us to 
the call of the god of day, and with his early sunbeams and 
through the courtesy of “999” started in his chariot to attend the 
shooting. How bright were our anticipations as the fiery steeds 
flew _Pegasus-like along, and, in fancy, we had already beaten the 
rival clubs. Enjoyment is usually half expectation, not so in this 
case, for imagination had not painted a scene half so fair or an oc- 
casion half so joyous as this proved to be. 

“Man neyer is, but 
Always to be blest.’ 


Let me beg leave to differ from the poet, for on that day that 
assertion proved false. We were blessed in the cool delightful day, 
blessed in the sight of a beantiful and appropriate place to shoot, 
blessed in a “goodly company,” blessed in the sight of beauti- 
ful women, blessed in everything good to comfort and stay 
the inner man, blessed in seeing good shooting, blessed in 
shooting splendidly ourselves, and blessed right then and there. 
But we must come to the contest, which began about 10 o’clock 
with the following clubs entered: Columbus, Southside Columbus, 
Seale and Oswichee. Hach of these clubs had 12 men, supposed to 
be the best shotsin the clubs, and each man had 20shots. Columbus 
shot first, then Seale, then Southside Columbus and then Oswichee. 
Seale and Oswichee began well and kept this up during the entire 
contest. After seyeral rounds had been fired it was soon dis- 
covered that the contest was between Oswichee and Seale for first 

luce. Seale led Oswichee till the second or third round, when the 

swiches boys commenced hitting them hard, and caught up with 
Seale and were fast pushing her for the first place. The excite- 
ment Was now intense. Both clubs were hitting the balls hard, in 
fact nearly every ball that was thrown from the trap was broken. 
Oswichee had now gained on Seale two or three balls, but Seale 
soon caught up again and it was nip and tuck throughout the 
entire contest, though the score below will show that Oswichee 
beat Seale six balls. 

Oswichee,—J. Alexander 15, F. Bradley 15, Ed Patterson 18, J. 
Alexander 11, J. Cheney 14. R. H. Bellamy 15, W. Nuckolis 9, R. H. 
Pitts 18, G. L. Sallas 14, J. Cantey 18, O. P. Fitzsimmons 13, §, 
Cantey 14; total 174, 

Seale.—B. Jenning 1b, J. J. Ware 16, R. E. Lindsay 14, A. 8. 
Waddell 16, W. C. Guerry 18, W. H. Holland 5, R. A. Strong 15, 
I. ©, Evans 15, R. W. Waddell 17, W. RK. Wilkerson 13, W. A. 
Bellamy 11, G. B. Young 13; total 168. 

Columbus.—C, HE. Hochstrasser 12, E. J. Rankin 11, O, C. Johnson 
11, E. F. Colzey 18, C. E. Beach, 14, L. C. Frazer. 11, M. H. Tugele 14, 
T. W. Tuggle 9, 8. Eberhart 13, A. S. Mason 8, F. J. Jenkins 12, H. 


Moshell 14; total 146. 

Southside of Columbus.—M. T. Lynn 15, P. H. Burrus 11, J, Cc. 
Turner 1?, OC. D. Preer 11, J. Fletcher 16, C. pcre as 8, C. Eber- 
hart 10, S. French 12, J. A. Roberts 14, C. L. Torbett ll, HE. H. Jenkins 
li, R. W. Ledsinger 6; total 137. 

By Teams.—Osyichee 174, Seale 168, Columbus 146, Southside 137. 

After the contest the dinner was served, and such a feast it 
would take an epicure to describe it, or a North Carolinian or 
Virginian, who, you know, neyer have forgotten how their mother’s 
and grandmother’s tables looked, and who say no such dinnersare 
now seryed, asin those good halcyon days when wafiles and wafers 
were baked in the coals, and no soda put in biscuits or cakes. The 
fried chicken was just like good old North Carolina fried chicken; 
the barbecued pig such pig, its ancestors must have come 
from ‘old Virginny” or else the cooks had relations in that 
good old state, for nothing could surpass it, indeed, such a dinner 
one seldom sees, and all appetites and tasts must have been satis- 
fied. To make it more inviting the table was set in a beautiful 

rove, Where it was shady and pleasant. We wonder if the 

swichee people fully appreciate their beautiful surroundings? 
No wonder the Indians held their councils here. In imagination I 
could see these sons of the forest seated under those tall oaks (truly 
monarchs of all they surveyed) smoking their pipes and listening 
to the eloquence of some of their famous chiefs. 

My grandfather attended an Indian council at or near this 
place, and perhaps right here. Col, Crowell was the Indian agent 
at that time, and interpreted the speeches of the Indian brayes, and 
the writer’s grandfather said, such graceful gesticulations and 
such eloquence he never heard before from human lips. I think 
it was at that council they determined to kill Chili McIntosh, as 
they were angry then because he had ceded their lands to the 
whites. I don’t blame the redskins for wanting to keep such a 
country, and perhaps some of their spirits still linger about, and 
who knows but what the ghost of some Indian braye did the 
shooting for each one of the Oswichee boys that day; and that's 
the reason perhaps they heat us. May the yictorious club live 
long to enjoy their happy hunting grounds and at last depart to 
their Fathers in peace. 


POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., Sept. 18.—The long-looked for shoot of 
the Poughkeepsie Gun Club came off on Thursday, Sept. 16, and 
in spite of the unfavorable weather proved quite a success, The 
day opened with a steady downpour which continued all the 
morning, but nevertheless about neon the rendezvous of the 
shooters (L. B. Stanton’s gun store) presented a busy spectacle as 
the marksmen and their friends from all the river counties com- 
menced to arrive, and the store was soon crowded, About 1:30 
P.M. we all proceeded to the grounds and were soon hard at it. 
On account of the darkness of the afternoon and the lateness of 


| beginning, it was decided to reduce the score from 25 clays to 15 


per man, each shooter stepping to the score with 5 cartridges and 
shooting 5 shots in succession, The first match was for three 
prizes, and was won as follows: W. H. Pierce, of Peekskill, took 
first, Parker phot an, value $55, score 10; M. Jones, of Poughkeep- 
sie, second, I. & W. single gun, value $12, score 9; E. Decker third, 
gun case, value $10, score 8, In the miss and out match A. Thorne, 
of Poughkeepsie, took first; E. Decker, of Poughkeepsie, second; 
H. Gardener, of Albany, third. Hyerything worked smoothly; we 
had no kicking, and taking the meet as a whole, itwas a yery 
pleasant affair. We have learned several new things from this 
maich, one of which isto be sure and examine the cartridges of 
each man and see how much shot he has in them next time, as on 
opening some of the miss-fire cartridges we found that all of them 
contained more than 140z,,and some of them nearly Zoz. The 
moral is; Neyer trust to a man’s honor, but make sure of his load. 
Another thing is, that we find on inspection that hardly any two 
of the shot measures in our club agree, some of them being too 
much and some too little. What is the proper thing to do where 
aman buys a shot measure in good faith and loads with it, must 
he be ruled out because he has too much shot? In cur next match, 
in which we will probably offer better prizes than in the last, we 
will make sure of all cartridges, and the man who has too much 
shot will lose his entrance. We would like to get upa team of 
from 4 to 7 men to shoot against any club between New York and 
Albany, and willtry and make them work to win.—PouGHKEEP- 
sin Gun Cuusn. [If the shot measures differ, the only recourse is 
to eet some one asa standard, and let it be understood in ad- 
vance. 


NEWARK, N. J., Sept. 18.—Third and last match of the series of 
three between_the Nimrod Club, of Newark, and East Orange 
Club, of Hast aaeee NJ.) at pigeons, on Erb’s grounds. The 
Wimrods won, 38 to 34, Teams of 10, 6 pigeons apiece, 25yds, Nhe 
first match of the series was_shot at & ass balls, 1$yds, rise, 9 men 
each, and won by the Nimrods by 6 balls. The second match was 
at bats, same number on each team and yards rise as in first 
toatch, the result being a tie, 


. Switt, of Falmouth, took the pitcher: 


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NEWTOWN, N.Y., Sept. 14—North Side Gun Club of Long 
Island, match at live pigeons, 5 ground traps, 
bound, Shot under @ub 


NACL hottest eee nooo. IOI Gh VStar th es yt. ee on T1101—4 
Dew rane Ate ees -L111011—6. -Stoeky,:...5..262 2.00.5: OLOMI—5 
i) 7001 Mee ean are Witi—7 ~WKroger..... err heey 1011011—5 
BROW: inaee een ee 11I—7 ~Chevallier....-.-......- 1011101—5 
Winhola............0:.. 101-7 Biglow........ 0.6... s 1110111—8 
MOETL SHIA? «1. 3594 d ghee 103101J—5_~-Bobmcke...-...,.....-.. 1—F 
VERRIIASS - sy ete oy i11101—6_~—s-: Siems won badge and money. 

LA SALLHW, N. Y., Sept. 9—Niagara River Shooting Club for 

cluh gold medal, Niagara Falls black birds, 1&yds.: 
Shirley ........, WOOO Jewett..-..-. .111010110101101—10 
Hopkins........ OOULOILOLONNII0— 9 Taylor.......... 111111011100111—14 
Howard,......,0U0111110000000— 6 Best............ 1110111911111 —14 
Barker, 3... 1111111 110110—138 


Ties at 3 for first; Best 3, Taylor 2. Sweepstakes, 7 blue rocks; 


Barker..... Pry be eevee SLUTS Maylon ess. eee See 1110110—5 
OWEN sone wens ) bear LUIOIOI==fy MBeSh es ce, ends) ...1101110—5 
Simatbrrehee el veeee W11110—6 Hopltins. ....0...0...4.. Q110000—2 
Shinkeyi eet elf ees WL001I0—4 Jewett. ........-2....05. W1i1—7 


Hopkins........ WINTON III—14 Best.....-.-..,.. 1101011 01011111—11 
Barker......... LITLO01001I100— 9 ~Smith. ..,.....111101110111100—11 
Pavlova ates. ae T1U110110010010— 9 Jewell.....,.... 110111001011 111—11. 

opkins wins badge for first time. Small number present on 
account of some of the boys after game of a different feather. 
The Port Colborne badge was not shot for. G, Barker and H, H, 
Sniith will represent this club at the Cleveland Target Co. Tour- 
nament, 

LEOMINSTER, Mass., Sept. 18.—The Leominster Gun Chib 
haye arranged for a tournamentat their Mechanic Street Range, 
on Tuesday, Sept. 25. There are to be 15 events, also team shoot- 
ing, bats, clay-pigeons, blue rocks. Clay birds and clay-pigeons 
will be used. An unusually pleasant time is anticipated. 

STERLING, Mass., Sept, 16,—At the tournament this week of 
the Sterling Junction Gin Club, there was an unusual amount of 
interest. 


The Forest and Stream Fables are for sale by all newsdeater 


Canoeing. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to FoREST AND 
SrrEAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same. Canoeists and all interested in canocing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND STREAM their addrésses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport, 


FIXTURES. 


SEPTEMBER, 
Mohican Races every Thursday 25. Brooklyn, Challenge Cup. 
through the season. 20. New York, Sailing Trophy. 


THE MEET OF 1886. 
MATERIALS AND CENTERBOARDS. 


] Beas leaving the subject of building, a word is in order as 
to materials. We haye this year seen seyeral boats of Span- 
ish cedar at the meet, and an opportunity has been afforded to 
compare them with white cedar. Certainly fcr a canoe’s bottom 
the domestic wood has not suffered by comparison with its more ex- 
pensive rival, and whenit can be had clear and of good quality there 
is no equal to it for strength, lightness and wearing qualities. It 
is often difficult 1o obtain first quality cedar, but it can be had in 
small quantities by paying a little more for the privilege of sélect- 
ing it, the cost even then being less than one-third that of Spanish 
cedar. The latter wood seems more brittle and liable to clieck in 
nailing or from rough usage, Oak has long since gone ont with 
use, the early canoes only being planked with it in imitation of the 
original English ones, but it is entirely too heavy. One of the 
Pearls was planked with 1-12in. oak, but it warped and buckled so 
that the canoe was useless in a few days. This is partly due to the 
thinness of the wood, but oak is not the wood for planking. 

Both Spanish cedar and mahogany are now used for decks, and 
samples of each were seen at the camp, but the latter seems prefer- 
able, if the right kind is selected. The furniture mahogany should 
never be used; with its twisted grain it is pretty, but it weighs 
more and is very hard and easily split. An inferior grade of 
mahogany, with a straight, opengrain, is yery strong and durable, 
shrinks and swells little, is easily worked, and the weight in an 
ordinary deck is little more than cedar. The thickness should he 
a scant quarter of an inch, laid with plenty of light carlins and 
beams under it, and screwed to all of them, the screws, 4 brass, 
No. 4, being spaced gin. apart. The deck is then firmly held, with 
little chance to warp or split. In the three English boats the 
stems and sternposts were of straight-prained stuff, either oak or 
mahogany, and signs of checking were visible in places. They 
compared badly with the clear-grained, light crooks of hackma- 
tack used in most American canoes. Tough, light, yery durable, 
and easily had in curves of any shape, there is no wood equal to 
hackmatack for stems, knees and similar parts, the only objec- 
tion being its liability to warp unless carefully seasoned. 

Unlike American practice, the keels of the visiting canoes were 
of white pine; but for weight, strength and wearing power in the 
best proportions an oak keel, as is common here, is much to be 
preferred, even though the actual weight per foot is a little greater 
than pine. Another point worth considering is the width of keel. 
Most of the models now common can be built as well as not with a 
flat keel 4in. or even more in width outside. This makes a capital 
runner on which the canoe may be dragged about with little in- 
jury, as the wearing surface is sogreat. The usual material with 
us for bulkheads and trunks is white pine, while the Bnelish boats 
haye Spanish cedar for all interior work. The former, especially 
if well soaked with linseed oil, is fully as durable and of ahout the 
same weight, of course being much cheaper. Fittings, such as 
gratings, floors, ballastfiaps, etc., of Spanish cedar, mahogany 
and teak ake a very handsome appearance. but in many cases 
the latter two are far heavier than pine or cedar, and no better. 

The great changes and deyelopments in canoeing within threc or 
four years should warn any one of the uncertainties and possibili- 
ties that surround the future, and yet we will venture two predic- 
tions—first, that the keel canoes will never displace the center- 
boards, and, secondly, with all vespect for the great genius of 
American inyentors, that for speed and simplicity the solid plate 
board will always be prefered to any folding one. The present 
board, hung at the fore end and _ raised by a line, is a very simple 
and perhaps crude invention, and will, no doubt, be improved in 
time; but the solid plate possesses advantages that no folding 
board can offer. : 

Judging from the many inquiries that come to us there is a pre- 
vailing idea that some fixed formulas exist for placing the board 
and sails in a boat, and that when a man writes, “My canoe is 20ft. 
long and 10in. wide, where shall I place the centerboard, what 
size sails shall I use and where shall I step the mast?” itis a very 
simple matter to the expert to Sane out a correct answer in feet 
and inches. On the contrary, there is no simple rule governing 
every case; and the only guides are certain general principles to 
be applied with experience and judgment and with a full knowl- 
edge of each individual case. In general terms. the center of ef- 
fort of the sails, the center of lateral resistance of the hull and 
rudder and the center of lateral resistance of the board or boards 
should be very nearly in the same transverse plane, or over one 
another, to sewure a proper balance. For instance if the center of 
effort and the center of lateral resistance coincide, the canoe will 
balance on a wind; now if the board be far forward, as soon as it is 
lowered the center of lateral resistance is moyed forward in pro- 
portion, the center of effort still occuvying its old place, go that 


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the balanee is destroyed, the boat comes head to wind, and will 
not pay oif. The board may be placed yery far forward and a 
large mainsail and small mizzen used, so that she balances with 
board all down, but as soon as itis raised for shoal water or any 
other purpose, the center of lateral resistance moves att, the head 
pays off, and she cannot be lufied without a much larger mizzen. 
in most canoes the draft fore and aftis nearly the same and the 
Cutting away of fore toot and rake of sternpost balance each other, 
so the center of lateral resistance is very near !he center of the 
load line. Ifa single board is used the proper place for itis with 
the atter end a, little aft of the center of lateral resistance, at least 
this 1s as near a general rule as can be given. Now this will bring 
the board and case with the after end 8ft. froni the stem in a 15f6. 
canoe. At least aft. 9in, is required as sitting voom for the crew, 
80 the backboard must be placed 12ft. trom the fore end, or within 
sft. of thé stern. By this arrangement the crew is too far att to 
paddle with best advantage, his weight with that of the board 
WiUst trim the boat by the stern, he cannot reach the forward deck, 
aud there is no room tor sleeping, for carrying an extra man at 
times, or for moying about easily, while the steerage arrangements 
are yery bad, owing to the bow being almost inaccessible, 

Ui is evident, then, that this plan, of placing the board asin most 
Hailing boats, is not applicable to fhe canoe, and some other must 
he adopted. The crew must occupy the center of the canow, and 
the board must be so placed there as not to be in his way, or it 
must be moved elsewhere, The first plan has been effected by the 
use of folding or “fan” boards of yarious kinds, which occupy 
little space above the floor boards, and for a cruising boat these 
answer very well. One of the oldest of these, the Atwood, has 
been successtully used in camoes and skiffs for half a dozen years, 
and has proved an excellent board. The trunk is about $in. above 
the fleor-boards. and sleeping on board or carrying an extra pas- 
senger is quite practicable, while the boat holds well to windward. 
Dhe board is raised by a lever at the fore end, and in an improved 
form now made, by a second lever attached by reds and placed at 
the after énd of the trunk within easy teach. 

Another board of similar construction, but differing in detail, is 
the Brovgeh Folding Board made in Gananoque, Canada. This 
board has also alow trunk and five leaves like a fan, the lowest 
ene béing a box 5-16 to %4in. thick, and open on top, the other four 
folding into it, The fiye work on one pivot at the fore end, but are 
raised and lowered by an arm within the case working in a Slot in 
each leaf, so that all retain their relative positions in raising or 
lowering. The arm is operated by a detached wrench, which also 
Seer to keep the pin tight on the rubber washers and prevent 

eakage. ; 

Another form of board was widely advertised a few yeai's since, 
an iron plate pivoted under the keel and swung wp close to the 
bottom when im shoal water, bub it has never come into favor. 
Some canoes have been fitted with the Joyner oscillating center- 
board such as was first used in the Atalantis, but thourh it is 
tlaimed as very effective, none have been tried in conipetition with 
other boards at the meets, and we cannot speak definitely of their 
merits, 

The Radix board has become un established favorite for cruising, 
though now in little favor with racing men, and for the former use 
has much to recommend it. While entirely within the boat, itis 
still below the floor, the only space required being fer the handle, a 
hinged brass rod working through 4 stulfing box. This,to be sure, 
is sSomethnesin the way, but much less so than in any other folding 
board, and does not necessarily interfere with a full use of the well 
by one ortwo, All ofthese boards must be made of brass or they 
are seless in salt water, and even in fresh if is preferable to iron, 

Three methods of using the solid plate board are in vogue, first 
a compromise by which the board is placed as far aft as is con- 
sistent with the demands for accommodation; and the sail plan 
modified to correspond; second, a dagger board so shaped as to 
throw its center of effort very far aft compared to the position of 
the trunk, and third the double boards, a large onsforward so as 
to leave a clear length of 5 or fift, amidships, and a small one far 
aft to restore the balance. The first plan wasshown intwo waysin 
the Pearl anp Nautilus. In both of the former the single plates of 
561bs. were so placed as 40 allowroom for the crew abaft them; but 
the result was that while in neither was a proper balanee of sail 
obtained, the mizzen being stowed frequently, the room was badly 
cutup. Sleeping on board was possible, as there was room for the 
legs on one side of the trunk, but the fore compartment was 
useless for storage and all the weights were necessarily att, while 
(he crew was also further aft than desirable. In one boat the 
Board was Gin. further aft than in the other, but while it aided the 
handling if was worse tor the crew,and on the whole the plan 
does not seem satisfactory. Im the Pecowsic the plate is near 
midships butitis very small and in 4 position that would net be 
permissible in cruising. 

The old Venture came out in 1879 witha trunk about 8in, high 
amidships and only about 1fb. long, through which slid a “dagger” 
hoard of wood, shaped like a scimeter and sliding aft as it dropped 
sothatits center was well abaft the trunk. With this, a metal 
board being substituted at times, she has raced very successfully, 
hui the trunk is much in the way in cruising. The same plan, but 
with the trunk further forward,has been tried m the Princess 
canoes first built for ex-Com, Longworth, of Cincinnati, in 1880. 
These hoards are of cast iron and quite heayy, and while they are 
effective when in place and the trunkYairly out of the way, they 
are mnhandy to raise or lower. There is a suggestion in these 
boards for some brilliant inventor—a solid plate board im « case 
as long 28 necessary up to say 4ft., but with its after end not over 
6ft. 6in. from the stern in a 15ft. canoe, the board to raise and 
lower on a plan similar to a parallel rule, so as to throw aft as ib 
goes down. ‘To be practicable it must be stiff enough to resist all 
Jateral strain, it must be raised freely on grounding, and the 
mechanism must be direct, strong and simple. A plan the reverse 
of this was illustrated some time since in the London Field, a 
centerboard housed in the deadwoods and run down and forward 
al the same time by cords, \ 

A very ingenious and peculiar arrangement of the single board 
was that of the new Nautilus, The board was placed forward, the 
ereatest draft of hull, about ‘in., being abreast the center of the 
Hoard. From this point the keel rockered up rapidly until it cut 
the sternpost at the waterline. Of course the center of the board 
was far torward, but the center of lateral resistance was brought 
near to it by the depth of forefoot and rounding up ait, while a 
Jarge mainsail and small mizzen brought the center of effort over 
the board, a very large and powerful rudder helping fo maintam. 
the balance. Certainly the boat proved yery good to windward 
and was maneuvered in a most astonishing way, turning about 
and twisting like, as one spectator remarked, a man cutting 
figures on skates. She proyed wanting, however, in running and 
reaching, a fault due probably to her peculiar model, and no doubt 
too she would have been the better for a smatl after board im ad- 
dition to her drop rudder. In the matter of room there was not 
space between footyoke and backboard for a man of average size 
to sit and. paddle, while the entire arrangement placed the crew 
further aft than is desirable. Again, such a placing of the centers 
necessitates a sail plan dilferent from that which we believe best 
for such long and narrow boats. For the Thames the high and 
narrow mainsail ss evidently the proper thing, but most sailing im 
America, especially the racing, is on fairly wide and open. Waters; 
what is evidently required then is a good distribution of sail fore 
and aft, with as long booms as prudence will admit, and a corres- 
ponding reduction of height, thus lowering the center of effort, 
lessening size and leight of spars materially, and giving a fore 
and aft distribution of saij that will make the boat handy under 
any vig. Lf proof of this be needed the reader is referred to the 
Pecowsic and her rig, a careful study of which will repay him, 

Tf no better plan tor a single board can_be devised than those 
given above the only resort is to the double board, a plan that has 
proved successiul for some year's 11 England, though of late the 
single board has been tried again in racing boats, as we have 

noueed above. | , 
: Certainly the double board has not shown up well in yery quick 
turning, but this is partly due to the crew, and some of our sailors 
have, yet something to learn in the art of handling two boards. 
One canoe had a pedal arranged. so that the after board could be 
raised by the toot whilesitting on deck, dropping by its own weight, 
thus leaving the hands free, While inferior to the single board in 
quick turning the advantages are so feat when ruyming as to com- 
pensate fully, while the canoe can be much better balanced under 
such sail a8 may be desirable. With a good rocker to keel, a suit- 
able sail plan and a rudder of sufficient size it, only requires a 
proper handling to bring a double centerboard boat_about quickly 
and certainly, a fact worth considering dy those who are inclined 
to go back to one board aftera short trial. Certainly the advan- 
tage of an unencumbered sleeping space of 6£t, or more, and of the 
afterboard when off the wind, are more than enough to compensate. 
The forward board; whether light or heavy, should he as far for- 
ward as practicable, leaving room for mast ahead of it, while the 
afterboard should be well aft, in fact it may easily be carried to 
within 4in. of the sternmpost if desired, leaving room for mizzen 
mast and stewage forward of it, Both trunks should be open on 
top and the boards so hung as to lift out readily. If ballast must 
be carried this is certainly the best place for it, and 40 or 40lbs, in 
a centerboard will be much more effective and also luss trouble- 
some than two.shot bags. If desired the foreboard may be of thin 
brass or even of mahogany loaded with lead to sink it. The atter- 
board should be as light as possible, not over }gin. thick, and both 
<hould be very smioofh with Knife edges where submerged, 


N 
I of camping bont, 
Jack, a young fellow who had graduated from colleze; 
a great big good-natured fellow, and Bony (an abbreviation for 


Kingston, we rowed to the place destined to b 
ground, situated at the head of Howe Island about eight miles 
down the river. 


early, but lie abed—that is all save Jack, who was to b 


we'll name it camp what?” 
“very good name.” 


and beautiful. 
breakfast. 
but the gamy bass respectfully but firmly declined to be caught. 
After fishing half a day without great success, it was thought ad- 


especially aft, Both trunks must be carefully made to prevent 
leakage, ali joints being laid in whitelead, One special precaution 
is yery necessary. The headledges should be so thick as to leaye 
fhe slot fully wide enongh for the board, then when the trunk is 


made, pieces as wide as the slot should be placed up and down in- 


side it and left there until the boat is planked, decks laid and all 
the work is completed, If this is not done the garboards are apt to 
close up the slot, as in the two Pearl canoes, the bulkheads and 
deck beams may aid to do so foo, and finally the board will jam. 
The attachment for the centerboard pennant or lifting chain 
should be very strongly made, as it may do serious injury if the 
board falls completely down, ‘The point of suspension should he so 


far aftas to be within the case when the board is fully down, 


avoiding the drag of the chain through the water. The best chain 


is a fiat link sash chain of copper, attached to the board by two 


flat brass links, with lifting gear and buffer on the upperend. The 
afterboard may be raised by a cord or a copper wire rope. 


THE DIVISIONS OF THE A. C. A. 
Wditoy Forest and Stream: 

In relation to the division of the A. G. A., there are men who pre- 
fer some inland place like Grindstone for a meet, but they are 
the same who have gone year after year, while the greater majority 
cannot attend, and therefore they haye had no yoice in the 
management of the Association. The division will allow more 
men to take part in the business as well as in the pleasure of the 


_ itis really wonderful that there are so many menibers, consider- 
ing how few attend the meets; what will the membership be when 
all take part in the management and election of officers? not to say 
anything about the joy of attending a meet. ; 

Let us have a division, or branches would be a better word, that 
will please the great majority. Say Eastern, Middle States, includ- 
ing Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia, Northern, 

estern and the Pacific Slope, 

The meets should be arranged if possible so that if a canoeist 
cannot attend his own division he can one of the others, 

can wnderstand how Western men would attend a salt-water 


meet when they would not one ali Grindstone and also an Bastern 


one would go to the Great Lakes when he would not eo the St, 
Lawrence River; indeed it seems to me the division will do more to 
enable canoeists trom far difierent sections to enjoy each others 
society, than the late one grand meet we haye attended, or tried to 
conv. nce ourselves we have. 

Not one-fifth of the canoeists in the country are members of the 
A, C. A,, and the reason is they haye been unable to see any ad- 
yantage in joining, but now each branch will work the matter up 
and the A. C, A. will have over two thousand members before the 
end of 1887. L’ AMOUR. 

PADERSON, N. J. 


CAMP WHAT. 


the latter part of August we started off on our much talked 
There were four of us, All jolly fellows: 
Bud, 


Bonaparte), a fellow forever fishing and forever lucky; lastly Jo, a 


brother of Bony, a fellow who, quite unlike his piscatorial relative, 
did not care much for fishing b 


) I ut took great pleasure in the chase, 
Leaving Milton Island, a pretty little isle about four miles from 


@ our camping 


Landing about 6 o’clock in the evening at one of the prettiest 


little camping grounds that could be found anywhere near, and 
throwing our duffle on the bank we proceeded fo make things snug 
for the night. Jack and Jo went for browse, Bud fixed a landing 
for the boats, while Bony began to get supper ready, for the panes 
of hunger were gnawing at our yitals, § : 
camp-tire was built, and we did thoroughly enjoy lying on the 
bank in the cool eyening air, watching the fire as it snapped and 
eee and listening to the water plash plashing against the 
yvocks, 


Supper finished, a large 


Next morning being Sunday it was decided not to get up very 


je cook on 


thatday. We awoke to find that Jack wasstill in bed, but Bud had 


been up for some time collecting driftwood for the fire. Jack said 


that for some unaccountable reason he could not get his eyelids to 
Stay up, so he was forgiyen, Sitting down we ate heartily, still 
we felt like the fellow who, having eaten a long while, said he was 
full up to his neck, but that his mouth was hungry. 


“Say fellows,” said Jo, “we must have a name for the camp; 

é “VYaras,” drawled Jack from the tent, 
; Jack was given to being funny at times. 
“Good!” said Jo, “that’s what well callit, Camp What.” ‘ Yes.” 


said Bony, “Camp Whaton How/(e) Island, just the thing.’ And 
so it was agreed upon. 
reading, the FOREST AND STREAM being in great demand, as we had 
just procured the latest number before starting. 


We passed the rest of the day sleeping and 


Thus Sunday slipped away and Monday morning came bright 
Five o'clock found the cook hard at work getting 
Then the fishermen siarted out to coax the gamy bass, 


visable to giye it up until evening. But when evening came luck 
was not much better. We did not give it up yet, however, that is 


Bony didn’t, but decided to try in the morning, 


In the evening, while Jo was cooking supper, our ears were 


greeted by a sound something like the song of a dying hen. This 
noise seemed to issue from a small black spot on the water. Grad- 


ually it grew nearer and nearer until we discovered that the sound 
proceeded from an accordion manipulated b 


y & milkmaid, one 
whom we had accused Bud of making love to because it took him 
such an astonishing long time to get the milk when sent for it. 
The fair damsel sailed majestically by in her dug-out, squeezing 
out of her musical instrument *‘Home, Sweet Home,” and then 
“Swanee River,” one following upon the other in rapid succession. 
We considered if quite suggestive. She was evidently trying to 
make us homesick, but we were unmoved. 

In the night a heavy rain threatened to drown us out, butia large 
camp-fire built in front of the beds while the tent shed the water 
like a duck, frustrated this design. 

Tuesday morning we were ap betimes and out fishing, luck was 
somewhat better, several fine bass made things lively for a short 
time. Consequently Bony brightened wp. 

“Bud,” said Jack, ‘which way is the wind?’ “North,” replied 
Bud. ‘Humph! bad for fish.” “Well, I would not be surprised if 
it came around into the 8.W.,” rejomed Bud, thinking to comfort 
Jack. “Would you besurprised if it came from the N.H.?” growled 
Jack, “No.” “E'rom the West?” “No.” “South?” ‘No. Well,” 
said Jack, “you are an etarnally queer feller; we can’t surprise you 
anyhow.” 

This short dialogue amused the rest of us a great deal, since we 
knew that Bud was usually surprised at everything, at least he 
said he was. 

“Dinner served!” came from the other side of the bay in the 
well-known yoice of Jo. “Come on, boys, get some dinner, and fish 
this afternoon.”” This summons was obeyed with alacrity. Jo 
was found on the bank in a doleful sort of a mood, ‘What's the 
matter?’ said Bony. “Oh, nothing, only that confounded coffee 
ain’t clear.” ‘How's that?” “Well, Just you come and look at it, 
T put in a whole egg to make it clear, and it don’t seem to work.” 
Rony went to the coffee pot, lifted the lid, and broke out into a 
Joud guifaw. “What the dickens you laffin at?” said Jo, waxing 
wroth, ‘Come here, boys,” Bony shouted between his loud haw- 
haws, “the durned old fool has put the egg in whole and it's float- 
ing poached on top of the coffee.” Jo did not say much, but ate 
his dinner in silence, nursing his wrath against himself. 

Wishing again in the afternoon—yery good luck—and then once 
more the shades of evening began to cause the shores of the little 
bay fo disappear and to bring out sgainst the clear, starlit sky the 
large trees in black outline; and the tree toads chirped to one an- 


sother as the na-ba-hoo of the loon came echoing from the water. 


Supper over, again we surrounded the camp-fire, stories began to 
fy thick and fast. Jo and Bony sat by ths fire talking so loug that 
Bud and Jack were compelled to go to sleep in self-defense. 

There is a saying, “What is home without a mother?” We 
might put with.this, What is camp without a camp-fire? I really 
think that more solid comfort can be gotten out of a camp-tire 
than can be extracted from a pipe, and that is saying a great deal. 

On Wednesday we made a trip to the foot of Grindstone Island 
fo view the canoe meet. Going and coming, and the time we spent 
there, made the day fly, and glad we were to tumble into our beds 
on reaching camp. : i 

As there is an énd of everything, so there must be an end of our 
pleasure camp on the St. Lawrence. 
time set when we should strike camp. ‘ y 
to 0, but. it was useless to resist, for time aud tide wait for no 


doing. Thursday, 6 o°elock A. M., found everything packe: 


ot camp life—and we felt that we ha 


25. Buifalo, Chib, Lake Erie. 


Thursday morning was the 
Of course, nobody wanted 


man, so if we expect to keep pace with them we must be w apd 
an 

ready fora move. Although during our cammp we had not been 
eminently successful as Isaac Waltons and Nimrods, neyertheless 
we had secured what we were secking—guiet rest and enjoyment 
accomplished our purpode. 


a pee ae were shoved pei ae yee pee Bud proposed three 
cheers for our camp, and three hearty cheers rang out with i 
Hurrah! hurrah! hurrah! for Camp What. aarp a 


SHATTEMUC C. C.—Sing Sing, Sept. 13—At 4 regular méeting 
of the Shattemuc C. C, of Sing Sing, held July 26, Col. Franklin 
Brandreth was elected Commodore to succeed Rey, N. R. Hyerts, 
resigned (Mr. Brandieth has just returned from an extended trip 
and has now accepted the position). Mr. Brandreth has offere 
three handsome trophies to be contested for by members of the 
club in two sailing matches over a triangular course off the boat 
house. Hach trophy to be won twice and then to become the property 
of the winner, The first and second are of gold and silver, hand- 
somely engraved and ornamented, bearing the club signal; the 
third is of silver with a canoe under full sail engraved upon its 
face. The first race for these trophies was held on the 18th over a 
triangular course, three times around counting three miles. The 
next on Oct. 2d and 25th and so on, The fall regatta of the club 
will take place on Oct. 25, when a prozramme showing paddling 
classes two and four over half-mile straight course, sailing oyer 
triangular one mile course, tandem over same course as singles, 
also trophy race, will be carried out. Pennants and other prizes 
will be contested for, All races excepting trophy race will be 
open to members of other clubs.—J. H CARPENTDR, Purser. 


A ROBBERY AT CAMP GRINDSTONE.—During the week tol- 
lowing the meet, while Dr. Neidé was stillin camp, the store was 
broken open and some articles, among them his trunk, were stolen. 
Regarding the theft he writes: ‘SCHUYLERVILLE, N. Y., Sept. 14.— 
Eiditur Forest and Stream: find that an erroneous impression has 
fone abroad relative to the theft of my trunk at Grindstone Island. 
The trunk contained nothing but my personal effects, clothing, 
étc., together with some valuable papers, but none of the Associa- 
tion books or papers were in it except some notes taken at the 
meetings of the executive committee relating to the changes in the 
constitution and by-laws, and these Ican get from a member of 
the A. C, A, who has duplicates of them. ‘The prize flag awarded 
to Dr. A. E. Heighway and intrusted to my care for him was in the 


stolen trunk.—CHas, A, Nerph, Sec’y-Treas. A. 0. A.’ 


_ BIRCH BARK CANOHS.—Waltham, Mass., Sept. 18.—Hditor 
Forest and Stream; Your correspondent who desires a birch, may 
obtain one from the Indians at; Oldtown, Me. We have a fleet of 
about thirty on the Charles, here, belonging to the Waltham C, C, 
They are about 18ft. in length, 50lbs. weight, will carry three 
or four persons, and cost #35 each in Oldtown, He may obtain 
further particulars of William Wallace, Oldtown, Me—L. W 
GUREDY. 

CANOKING AT WASHINGTON,—The Washington C. C. are 
holding a series of races, the first of which was sailed on Aug. 24 
over a d-mile course from the clubhouse around buoy 7 and return. 
Seven canoes started, beating down and turning as_ follows: 
Wohistlewing 4:41:50, Lola 4:52:00, Meteor 5:04:50, Petrel 5:05:05, Water- 
witch, Mermaid and Belle nottimed. Mermaid finished the course 
in 49m. 50s., Petrel 56m. 50s., and Waterwitch lh. im. The canoes 
are rated by Tredwen’'s table. 

OFF FOR ENGLAND.—On Sept, 16 Messrs. W. Baden-Powell 
and Walter Stewart, R. C. C., with Vice-Com. R. W. Gibson, 
sailed for Liverpool in the Celtic. At the wharf to see them off 
were Messrs. Vaux, Wilkin and Stephens. Mr, Gibson will be 
home by Noy. 15, and Messrs Powell and Stewart will return next 
season with new boats. 


The Forest and Stream Fables are for sale by cil newsdealers, 


Pachting. 


FIXTURES. 


SEPTEMBER. 
28. Beverly, Club, Nahant. 


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RACES FOR THE NEWPORT CITIZENS’ CUPS, 


Ne certainly owes a debt to the yachtsmen, whose 
presence each year does so much to increase her attractions, 
and this season at least she has made a very appropriate return. 


Last month an offer was made to the New York Y. ©. on behalf of 


the citizens of i ewport, of handsome prizes for a race to be sailed 
off Newport after the Cup races were finished, which offer was 
finally accepted by the club,which consented to attend fo the details 
of the racing. The citizens’ committee, prominent among whom 
were Messrs. John WW. A. Griswold, Anthony 8. Sherman, Frank G-. 
Harris and Major T. K. Gibbs went immediately to work and the 
sum of $2,000 was subscribed for prizes. Ii was decided to offer 
four for yachts divided as follows: One for schooners and one 
each for cutters und sloops of 71ft. waterline and over, 55ft. and 
under 7ift., and all ander 55ft. As yet hardly any racing yachts 
have gone out of commission, and if might have been expected 
that the offer of handsome cups and the prospects of a good race 
would bring them all to the line, but considering the number of 
yachts in the New York Y.C.the entries were rather meagre. 

asides the four schooners only nine single-stick yachts entered, 
and of these only one wasa sloop. Four were thorough cutters, 
(our more were centerboard-Kkeel compromises, and only one was 
fairly entitled to be called a sloop. | i ; 

This has been an active season in American yachting, but the 
point brought out more strongly than any other by the season’s 
record is the disappearance of the American sloop, the real type. 
Sracie has entered several times with very poor success, Fanny 
fas sailed but one race, the only one in two years, and the smaller 
classes have done eyen less, so that for all sport above the length 
of 35 or 40ft. yachtsmen have had only the cutters and their com- 
promise cousins to depend on. In view of this state of things, 
too potent to be disputed, is i, not time in all fairness to drop the 
word sloop and let it disappear with the vessels of a by-gone time, 
to which alone it properly belonged, and to mark the great advance 
in our yachting by some appropriate term? Ifneed not of necessily 
be English any more than Chinese, but for the sake of truth, 
fairness and technical accuracy it should not be sloop. Another 
thought occurs here in this connection, the need of a special term 
for single-stick yachts or perhaps in place of the cumbersome 
“cutters, sloops, and yawls’ in common use, the latter being 
classed with the single-stickers commonly. he term schooner 
has a general meaning in yachting asa two-masted vessel, irre- 
spective of details of rig, but there is no similar term apphed to 
all one-masted yachts, (hough one is much needed, c 

The entries for the race then were as follows: 


SOHOONERS. ce i 
OK aet als Be one Phy Aor ve arpeto eee dake a tOor to scss es allows 
Montieth Boo, ore! Sear ae ise tnteda, 94,06 116 
fetes ale cet Of Zt) e Senn gael ees ay eb seytnceison ree Pet 838.47 4 44 
Viera cle AS Ley ne ee Wim) eB RE siete ee titi 85.79 6 31 
4 FIRST GLASS SLOOPS AND CUTTERS, 
Mayflower, K-C. B......... ee ek Hin riceta ite Sal - 87.98 allows 
Galatea, K....-.....--. Oi peta af ps pa a whey fame tages 2-5 86.87 D 44 
DADA p se date Gel cerns 2 am peut ee ka og gS os pe 83,85 2 45 
; SECOND CLASS SLOOPS AND GUTTERS. 
Bedouin, K......... Peet ys Ay ey ee ete tee awe 12.16 allows 
Chrancers Ks Ce pee ye eee Sallis Me Speas Soa a 67.30 451 
AM BHIS Ray Piney a idenca ste dteet ce pe arekphrie 66,09 5 OT 
jig we Bae CLASS SLOOFS AND CUTTERS. -: 
Ninderalla, KC. Byes: soc sia ts ee ce ee ig. -EEEE yey allows 
Cente eon aaa “3 {je ete, rene 54,25 1 36 


B, RAEN pip a ain eee 4 40 
No better lot could have been brought together for a baitle of 
type. except that as we have noted, the sloo champions as usual, 
of late, hdd let their side go by default. Montauk, the fastest of 
her class of centerboard, inside ballast schooners; Gitana, an 
American Keel schconer with some outside lead; Miranda, en Eing- 
lish keel schooner of narrow beam, and Sachem, of the new type, 
with beam, depth, lead keel and board, In the other three classes, 
besides the four narrow cutters were the four new boats, all with 
lead keels beside their boards, and cutter rigged, while Bertie rep- 
resented the ideas once so sturdily maintained at Bay Ridge. 
America desired to enter the schooner class, but Ue Ss loop the 
ofter only included New York Y, G. boats, so her entry could not 
be accepted. The course and conditions were as follows: 
The cups offered by the citizens of Newport, open to schooners 
and sloops of the New York ¥. C. and the cuiter Galatea will be 
one for schooners; one ror sloops and cutters of 71ft. and 


ver, load 


: 
| —— 


water line measurement; one for sloops and cutters of 55ft, and 
pe 71ft,, load water lné measurement; one for sloops and cut- 

ers under 5hft.. load water line measurement; to take place at 
Newport, on Saturday, Sept, 18, 1886, The race will be sailed under 
the rules, with the exception. of those applying to classification, 
and with the time allowance of the elub, 

The course for this race will be triangular and about forty-five 
miles long, starting from Brenton’s Reef lightship or its vicinity, 
and will be announced by signal from flagship Hlectra on the 
morning of the race. ; 4 fA 

The letters K. V. of the international code will signify a course 
from the Brenton’s Reef lightship to and around the buoy on the 
north end ef Block Island, leaving iton the port hand; thence to 
and around a stakeboat or mark, agen es a red flag, anchored 
about 294 miles west southwest from the lighthouse st West Island, 
leaving it on the port hand; thence to the starting line, passing to 
the southward of the lightship, At the start and finish the yachts 
will pass between the lightship and the flagship stationed to the 
westward of it. ; ‘ 

The letters S, M. will signify a course from a line drawn. between 
the buoy off Beaver Tail and the flagship anchored to the south- 
Ward of it; to and around the Sow and Pig lightship, leavin if on 
the port hand; thence to and around the Hen and Chickens lipht- 
ship, leaving it on the port hand; thence to Brenton's Reet light- 
sprees ne to the southward of it and between the lightship and 

the flagship. 

The measurement of yachts not already measured shall accom- 
pany entries. . : 

Hutries will he received by the regatta committee at the club 
house, No. 67 Madison avenue, up to Thursday Sept, 16, and on the 
flagship, addressed to commanding officer, up to § o’clock A. M, on 
the day of the race. i : 

Owners are requested to send in their entries as early as possi- 
ble to facilitate the labors of the regatta committee. 


SAILING DIRDBOCTIONS. 


ena will be given from the flagship at the 


The preparatory s U 
M,, and the starting signal at 10 precisely, 


ppeeuins. poe at 9:50 
if possible. a : é 

The signals for starting will be as follows, viz: ki 

Preparatory Signal.—One sun, and at the same time the United 
alee ensign will be Jowered irom the fore and a blue péter set in 
its place. 

The Start._Ten minutes later there will be a second gin, the 
blue peter will be lowered and the yacht club signal set in its 
place, when the time of each yacht will be taken as it crosses the 

ine. Ten minutes later there will be a third gun, and this time 
will be recorded as that of any yacht starting in the race there- 
r. 3 

Note,—That before any signal is given the United States ensign 
will be flying at the fore; duri the preparatory period a blie 
peter, and after the starting gun the yacht club signal. — 

Tf practicable, a short blast of the whistle will be given when 
éach yacht crosses the starting line. 

There will be no limit as to time of performance. | 

Yachts sailing the race will carry their private signals at the 
main peak, A 

In case the flagship from any cause is not atthe finish line, yachts 
will pass close aboard the Brenton’s Reef Lightship, each yacht 
owner or representative taking the time when the foremast of his 
yessel on a line drawn at right angles to the straight course from 
the last mark passes the bow at the lightship. 


i, E, CHASE ; 
FRANK 'T. ROBINSON, | Gee * 
A, M. Canoonn, ) te 


Naw Yor«, Sept. 13, 1886. 

On Friday most of the yachts were ready at Newport. Bedouin 
and Miranda arrived _from New York, where they had docked, 
Puritan came from New Bedford, while Mayflower and Sachem 
had been newly potleaded at Proyidence. It had been agreed be- 
tween the owners of Mayflower and Galatea that neither yacht 
should dock after Sept. 7} but as Puritan had cleaned bottom for 
the race, Mayflower decided to do so as well, and Gen, Paine noti- 
fied Zient. Henn accordingly. On Thursday Galatea towed back 
frem Larchmont to New York and went on the dock, coming off 
Friday morning. The owners of the tug Sandford offered her ai 
tow, which was accepted, and at midnight on Friday she anchored 
at Newport. All Friday afternoon and night a strong N. W. wind 
was blowing, and every one prophesied a fine race at last after the 
many disappointments of the season. On Saturday morning, how- 
ever, the breeze was evidently dropping fast. The flagship Elec- 
tra, with the Regatta Committee, Messrs. Chase, Robinson and 
Cahoone on board, steamed out tc Beaver Tail in good time, with 
the signal flying for the Sow and Pigs course. The fleet had pre- 

ared for a blow and reefs were tied in and some topmasts housed, 

uti before they were near the start all set their full working can- 
Vas in anticipation of a moderate breeze, Some took their places 
near Beaver Tail and did not observe that the course and signal 
had been changed, the orders now being to start off Brenton’s Reef 
Lightship for a, race around the Block Island course. Mayflower 
and Bedouin were among the last to discover the change and were 
both badly handicapped, At 10;15 the first gun was fired, with the 
start at 10:25, The times ARerES 


TEAEU Ob Fh alee ete phot gee eee Fal, WGTPAMA ay tsa fh pate Sie 10 32 24 
Ce auley eG MWe pes Ae Bolach alta ATO Mats ote Se mn ei 10 38 05 
DWihGinth A eee Rese 10:28,/8b SaAGHeMe pk eo yask ek 10 33 31 
@lana:). ..c. eee be Nhl wdc 10 28 44 Montauk. .......,.<.--.-6 10 87 35 
Bertie:.......,...,...1,;,-10 29 27 Mayflower...,... Paget oes 10 89 19 
rotnots es faIL Ce Gomes meets ee 10 30 89 Bedouin......- tiers fhe 19 42 09 
Sitameervec.. sek pitta te 10 32 15, 


fleet, while the schooners carried their maintopmast staysails. 
Mayflower had both jib and staysail stowed, running under bal- 
loon jibtopsail. Her captain has been severely criticised for the 
tardy start, but she was in good company, as Bedouin is never 
among the lageards, and the fault this time seems to be with the 
change of signals, by which both were misled. . 
The wind was very light so they ran down toward Point Judith, 
Puritan well ahead. Aster of her was Galatea both with spin- 
nakers to port. Miranda and Sachem were nearly abreast, the 
former with jibtopsail, maintopmast, staysail and spinnaker, the 
white schooner with balloon jibtopsail and big maintopmast stay- 
sail. When clear of Point Judith Puritan was half a mile ahead 
of Galatea, Clara to the westward was coming up rapidly, Sachem 
was next in order, then Stranger, Cinderella, Gitana, Bertie and 
Thetis, Miranda was about half a mile east of Gitana and a lititle 
ahead, Sachem leading the pair by over Paes of a mile, 
Montauk was well astern near the shore with Mayflower abeam. 
of hear and Bedouin last of all. The light wind was very uneven, 
Sachem holding a breeze while Miranda’s sails were flapping and 
Clara and Cinderella to the west of the fleet were tolerably well 
favored. At 11:45 there were indications of a breeze from 8. W. 
The water was perfectly smooth, without even a roll. At noon 
Miranda had dropped astern, there being little wind on the 
extreme east of the fleet where she had been thus far. Just be- 
fore noon Puritan caught the first of a light westerly breeze and 
trimmed in sheets a little, holding to her spinnaker boom while 
her spinnaker was kept at the masthead ready to sheet out after 
rounding the mark. Gitana too had held on to a breeze on the 
extreme west and was now abeam of Sachem, the latter gpain- 
ing at the same time on Galatea. The chances were now with the 
yachts te the west and Miranda's were rowing less and less. 
At noon the Electra, Stiletto and Wanda, followed by the Pil- 
prim, Frances and other steamers, reached the buoy off the north 
end of Block Island. Puritan took in her spinnaker boom above 
the mark, as it became evident thafshe must jibe. Most of the 
fleet had taken in spinnakers when some distance from the mark, 
but Sachem and Clara set theirs again. Puritan boomed.her bal- 
loon jiptopsail out to starboard to hurry her over the last quarter 
ofamile, Galatea and Cinderella sheeted out their spinnakers 
again. Sachem was leading Galatea at a half mile from the buoy, 
having passed on her starboard side. Just at the mark Puritan 
was leit by the wind, and ati 12:20 her balloon jibtopsai) came down 
and she jibed_over, breaking out jib and secting forestaysail as 
she did so. Within a half mile of the mark Clara was on Gala- 
tea’s weather and in w line between her and Gitana. At 12:25 the 
wind was very light, but edging to the west .so that the spinnakers 
ceased to draw. The tide was setting to the westward, carrying’ 
FRG. yacuh away from the buoy, there being no wind at all at 


The rear guard still held a little breeze and came up slowly on 
the leaders lying idle at the mark. Av 12:35:22 Puritan turned the 
buoy and filled away on the port®tack with a little wind. Miranda 
set her spinnaker near the mark, At 12:35 Puritan was running 
away slowly, while half a dozen of the others were drifting toward 
the mark. Galatea was leading Sachem a little, Clara was close 
on the schooner’s starboard quarter, with Gitana and Stranger just 
astern and Thetis after them, At1:37 Cinderellaand Galatea took 
in their spinnakers, the white cutter drifting astern as the tide 
jammed her away from the buoy. The sun was shining out hot 
and bright from_a cloudless sky, and there was not a peatece of 
wind. At 12:44 Puritan went on starboard tack, with the wind 
about Si. At 1246 both Galatea and Sachem jibed, the others 

ollowing, 

Mayflower was now ue Wate the leaders and ran up her head- 
sails at 12:48. Miranda had also come up, and with the shift of 
Wind was to windward of the rest. Galatea was to leeward of 


——<«€ 


175 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Stranger and Sachem, none haying more than bare steerageway. 
Bedouin, the last of the third class, joined the fleet and a circle of 
+4 mile diameter would have included all,eyen Puritan, as the 
latter was now starting in on starboard tack. With the caln and 
sivong tide it seemed doubti'ul whether any but Puritan could 
turn the mark. Just atl P. M, the flags on the stoamers begat to 
flutter before a light south wind, finding the fleet in a close bunch, 

n the west of the buoy. At the same time Puritan took in her 
ibtopsail and set her balloon jibtopsail. Miranda had drifted 
into second place and filled on port tack at 1:02 with Mayflower 
next. Under her lee was Stranger, while Galatea, on starboard 
tack was heading directly for her. The rest were heading in all 
directions, in about as regular order as asa heap of jackstraws. 
Miranda, was first out from tho pack with a lead of (s mile, next 
came Bedouin, ereeping from under the Maytiower, the latter set- 
ting No. 1 jibtopsail at 1:10, Meanwhile Puritan, 44 mile to wind- 
ward of the lot, had hoom well off to port and headsails down. Next 
to follow Mayflower was Stranger with Montauk a little to wind- 
ward. All of these were on port tack, the rest on starboard. At 
1:14 Bertie, the last boat, and Gitana, to leeward of all, went on 
port tack. At 1:15 Galatea swung slowiy round on port tack. 
Miranda tacked for the buoy at 1:17:30 with Bedouin at about 1:21 
and Stranger 1;22:15, The wind iow came out fresher for all but 
Miranda, she slowing down as shelost it, Mayflower tacked at 


1:28, at which time all the rear boats were on port tack. 


Stranger shaved so close to the mark that she seemed to foul it 
turning af 1:27:35, nearly an_hour after Puritan. Bedouin followed 
hex closely to windward and a yery pretty brush followed, as both 
stood for the next mark in a moderate breeze, Bedouin unable to 
pass her to windward, but holding her until both finally ran out of 
the breeze. Miranda, when on the last leg for the buoy, took the 

ound and hung fora time in spite of her erew’s efforts, until a 
ine was taken by the tug Geo. A, Dean, and she was hauled off. 
Clara rounded at 1:33:85. Mayflower made her last tack for the 
Taark at 1:27, passing it at 13452. At 1:40 Galatea went on staz- 
hoard tack near the bnoy, with Cinderella on her weather and so 
close that the white cutter touched the buoy with her port side, 
After Cinderella followed Galatea, Bertie and Gituna, while 
Sachem still lay ae The times ot all were: 


Puritans: <seras OF else ooees MLOMbAM KE es 0h tes ii ici 1 36 20 
Stramcers 20) ey ete ak eT oae DE Shin Whee eennen erase 1 86 85 
ISCUGIME Se cast en ena lee ICZSTO0e Gialepicak oni iy. 4 0p ae 25 
anata ee ae ee ee 133-35. ‘Cinderella, i. ..1...c0s , 1 44 20 
A Rraribehyyei ce teeny we oe DOS A2 SB erie: 4 os eles wisshv utd tees 1 48 38 
VERMA LAG. eons ope ee pele ex 12618 Gitana....,, cnntasse L 4 45 


the wind was very light and headed the fleet a little. Bertie sent 
up balloon jibtopsail at 1:53, Tt was 2 P, M. when the Pilgrim’s 
engines started, afler stopping al noon at the mark. The wind 
was still very variable, and over by Point Judith the vessels were 
running to the north with booms off to starboard under a N, W. 
breeze. Stranger, Bedouin and Clara evidently observed this, as 
they headed to the westward, as did Cinderella a little laler. At 
2:06 Gitana hanled down her balloon sails and set working head- 
sails. Miranda was then a mile to windward with Montauk 4 mile 
to leeward of the Harvey schooner, and Sachem fay astern, not yet 
around the buoy. The puffs began to strike in from N. W. with 
more strength, and it became very doubtful whether a sudden 
shift would not put Miranda to leeward and help Sachem again, 
playing similar tricks in the other classes. Boats a little distance 
apart had the wind from different quarters, and no one could tell 
what the chance of the next half hour would be. At 2:15 Galatea, 
on port tack, began to move slowly under the N. W. wind, and 
Thetis followed, just astern, setting her forestaysail at 2:20. Both 
were heading about for Point Judith, while Puritan, a mile to the 
WN, E., was on starboard tack for the mark. Stranger next took 
the new breeze, while Bedouin and Clara, less than 44 mile astern, 
were heading nearly in her wake, but with booms off port quarters. 
Miranda, Mayflower and Montauk had the same 38. W: wind, while 
astern near the mark were Gitana, Bertie and Sachem, the latter 
beealmed and not yet around. Galatea walked quickly away from 
her neighbors with a light but fairly steady breeze that promised 
to increase. At 2:31 Mayflower set her balloon jibtopsail. 

At 2:40 both divisions were becalmed, except Thetis, well in by 
the west shore, and Stranger in hot, chase. Both held the N.W. 
wind, but Galatea was motionless and Puritan nearly a mile on 
her starboard beam, had her sails lapping too, Bedouin, Miranda, 
Mayflower and Clara, off in the 8.E,, were also doing nothing. At 
length Thetis lost the breoze, and at 2:50 went on starboard tack in- 
shore. At 3 P.M. she was about again, still leading Stranger. 
Mayflower and Clara were side by side, both carrying spinnakers 
to starboard and balloon jibtopsails, Gitana, left for a tims near 
the buoy, had at last caught the N.W. wind and followed inshore 
after Stranger. About 3:10 Puritan seemed to feel a little more of 
the 8.E. wind, whilé Mayflower and those near her also came up 
slowly, Galatea being still becalmed. Astern of Gitana, to the 
westward, Bertie and Cinderella had caughi the N,W. wind and 
the three were well in to the shore in the wake of Thetis and 
Stranger. The time dragged very slowly with only an alteration 
of light prifs and calms. Galatea seemed to do betier than before 
in such weather and drifted off toward Newport, where far away 
Thetis and Stranger were now heeling to a breeze, 

Among other shifts Clara, once under Maytlower’s lee, tuned 
up ats:40 on her weather, Atthe same time Galatea had jibed 
her boom in readiness for the same wind, and Cinderella was 
heeled well down under a good land breeze. 

At4P. M., Galatea was becalmed by the red can buoy off Point 
Judith, with Puritan 144 miles 8. E. Bedouin, Miranda, Clara and 
Mayflower were within a half mile astern of Puritan, all four with 
spinnakers set to starboard. <A little after 4 o'clock Puritan jibed 
and headed in towaid the west shore, still carrying her balloon 
jibtopsail. Thetis, Gitana and Stranger were off Newport heading 
for West Island mark with wind over port quarters. 

At 4:45 Bertie was near the Brenton’s Reet Lightship bound for 
the second mark. Stranger was now ahead of the rest, and at 
h:45 she rounded. Gitana came next, then Cinderella and Thetis, 
but it was dark before they turned, The rest were drifling about 
in the semi-darkness of the September night. Both Puritan and 
Sachem gave up and towed into Newport. The race ended in a 
genéral state of confusion as to fouls, protests and winners, Blec- 
tra came in early in the evening and the Regatta Committee re- 
turned at once to New York. 

.On Tuesday the Regatta Committee met in New York and de- 
cided on the winners, giving the official time as follows: 
SCHOONERS., 


; Elapsed. Corrected. 
Cit lia fae dea ee epee 2 Ee Ree aE 11 22 10 1i 22 10 


Mia yhower i bet cv ctaeeee brie ac eee AD Pla 12 16 50 12 16 50 
SECOND GLASS SLOOPS. 

ASULEN TESS GO ee aatlo. Belles: CMs nD ne ae) ae 9 37 10 9 82 39 

THEtisor. goer yh hee eie ogee o fates sek, Bd-82 11 19 25 
b THIRD GLASS SLOOPS, 

Wixtcexe laa eens ea Teas ee Taree 11 16 86 Il 16 36 

Cl eee kee ees ee a tee Like i 87 31 1] 35 fb 


Galatea fimished close to Mayflower, the question as to which 
Was ahead being disputed; but she was ruled out for fouling the 
bell buoy, Stranger declared that she did not touch the buoy, so 
was given first in her Glass. No official time is given for any other 
than the above. 

After the race Com. Hovey offered on behalf of the Hastern 
¥. C. three cups, one of $500 value for schooners, another for first 
class sloops, and one of $300 for second class sloops, to be sailed 
for from Wewport to Marblehead on Monday. The Eastern 
yachts entered, but Galatea and the New York yachts declined to 
start, the cutter haying her extra gear and boats to carry, which 
would put her out of racing trim, so the race was abandoned. 
match was atranged, howeyer, between Mayflower and Galatea, 
to be sailed in a breeze at Marblehead, probably over the trianeu- 
lar course of the EH. ¥.C. Lieut. Henn was desirous of waiting at 
Newport for a breeze and Suiling there, rather than to go so far 
East fora race, but Gen. Paine preferred Marblehead. On Mon- 
day there was a fine breeze from the N. W., and at 11:15 Mayflower 
started for Marblehead and Galatea was under way half an hour 
later, Mayfiower carried a single reef and her jib, while the eut- 
ter had two reefs turned in for the passage. Mayflower anchored 
at Vineyard Haven about 3:15 with topmast housed, At 3:50 Gal- 
atea, under mainsail and jib header, passed Hast Chop buoy, and 
at 6:50 was off Great Point, Nantucket. Galatea arrived at Mar- 
bien end ak 3 P, M, on Tuesday, at which time Mayflower was not 
reported. 

Thetis and Stranger had arranged a private match for $500 
sweepstakes, from Newport to Marblehead, and at10:15 A. M, both 
Jeft Fort Adams under lower sails, tying in two reets when out 
side, At 10:45 Thetis was leading off West Island. Thetis arrived 
off Marblehead Rock at 9:45:50 A, M. on Tuesday, and Stranger at, 
14s'P.M. They will sail together again after Stranger is docked. 


_ CAPSIZES.—The list this week includes two in New York Bay. 
one in Boston Harbor, the details of which are not yet known, auc 
one off Gloucester, mentioned elsewhere, 


A TIME LIMIT IN YACHT RACHS. 


FIT ending to a most unsatisfactory and disappoint- 

ing season was the provoking fizzle of Saturday last 

at Newport, a race of flulces, drifts, fouls, protests and all 

the evils which 2 yachtsman despises, Who have taken 

the prizes few care, as they mean absolutely nothing in 

such weather, and time and money have been wasted 
on every hand. 

The desirability of a time lintit is questioned every time 
that a race has to be resailed, and many oppose it entirely, 
bat the present race offers a strong argument for its re- 
tention, It was specified in the conditions of the New- 
port vace that there should be no tinve limit, and the 
result is that after a tedious drift of twelve hours, the 
expenditure of money for prizes and fitting out, with the 
accompanying loss of time, was completely thrown away , 
and there has been actually no race. It might have 
happened that Monday would have been a duplicate of 
Saturday. but it did not, and the vexation of yachtsmen 
is inereaséd by the fact that a double reef breeze blew 
over the Newport course all day, giving the very op- 
portunity that all have prayed for since May. Had the 
race been resailed then it would have been. known by this 
time where to place the boats, and an entire year would 
not have been thrown away without decisive results, 

If racing is worth following as # sport itis worth doing 
thoroughly, and every race, unless part of a set programme 
with other events closely following, showld be sailed to a 
conclusion in at least a working breeze, It is true that 
the 7-hour limit does not insure this, but it is far better 
than such a miserable failure as the last race. 


DISPLACEMENT AND RESISTANCE. 


HAVE been asked to “give my views” concerning the recent 
international matclies so-called. L have no “views,” but only 
know what passes before me and seek to advance the teachings of 
facts, he pointless drifts between Galatea and Mayflower, which 
the public accepts as regular racing, call for very few remarks, 
and these [ prefer to postpone till time permits a complete review 
of the extraordinary performance of cutters in general in America 
this season. For, be it known that the sloop #s.a racing vessel is 
threatened with extinction. In every class of single-stickers, ex- 
cepting the four big “sandwiches,” the cutter has made a clean 
sweep of the course. Racing prospects for next year look ble for 
lack of any more willing to play victims toe the cutter’s triimphant 
Juggernaut in the 70, 65, 55, 40 and 30ft. sises or thereabouts. 

At present I prefer taking up an error into which many novices 
have drifted through loosely generalizing fvom one particular ‘n- 
stance, 

it is argued that large displacement and large resistance go 
hand in hand, and that the heavy cutter must always be at a dis- 
advantage on this score opposed to the sloop of less weigl\t or dis- 
placement. This isa fallacy, anda palpable one, which no thinking 
person will advance, 

The heayier cutter has to move more water than the lighter 
sloop in going ahead. Bunt the cutter, being narrow, has to move 
the water to a less distance than the wider sloop. Hence,equality 
in the work done may exist, and the balance may even he in favor 
of the heavier boat and actually eall for less canvas to drive her. 

Example: A wide sloopsamovyes one ton 10ft. to enable her 
breadth to pass through. A cutter of half the width will move 
the water only 5tt, and for each gon will accomplish only half the 
work required of the sloop. Hence, the narrower boat can afford 
to moye twice as much water as the lighter sloop without experi- 
encing an excess In resistance. 

Ti is not strictly true that a boat moyes the water out of her path 
in passing ahead, but for explanation’s sake the assumption may 
be tolerated. The true causes of resistance are fully discussed in 
“Small Yachts,” pages 45 to 49. Neither is the work dons by wide 
and harrow boats expressed hy the proportion their beams bear to 
one another, but by the square, the cube or some intermediate 
“power” of the beams, the exact proportion being variable in dit- 
ferent cases and still unknown. j 

A general law can, however, be deduced from extensive observa-- 
tion, This law can be stated as follows: 

An increase of beam must be accompanied with a decrease in 
displacement and a decrease in beam with an mcreasein displace- 
ment to maintain equal resistance. : 

Example; The cutter Bedouin displaces 103 tons and sails as 
fast as the sloop Gracie of 65 tons displacement, both yachts hay- 
ing practically the same area of sail, The cutters Clara, Orivza, 
Ulidia, Madge, Shona, ete., etc., can be cited in support of the 
same thing. 

fis manifestly absurd in the face of such testimony to seek the 

failure of the Galatea directly in peculiarities which in numerous 
onnee yeecels are found perfectly compatible with the hi@hest rate 
of speed. 
_ The supposed failure of Galatea must be lorically attributed to 
just the same causes which enabled our centerboard yachtsto beat 
other centerhoard yachts from Canada sven worse than they are 
supposed to have beaten Galatea, viz.: Inferiority of form, of 
“lines,”’ wholly without reference to cardinal dimensions or to the 
possession of keel or board. 

A corollary to the foregoing is self-evident. It is possible to vo. 
to excess in displacement on a given beam, which would carry 
with it an excess of resistance as punishment, And unless that is 
met by correspondingly increased sail avea, the yacht wonid of 
necessity be a failure in footing. ; 

Example: A, sloop moyes one ton 10ft. A cutter of half the 
beam may move, say, two tons 5ft. without doing more work. 
Now, if the displacenrent of the cutter be increased to three tons 
without a decrease in beam, the work done may be represented 
for argument’s sake, by three times five=fifteen, against the sloop’s 
work of ten times one=ten. in such a case the resistance of the 
cutter would be greater than that of the sloop, and without excess 
in sail srea she could not cope with the sloop, so fax as resistance 
is concerned, 

A setond corollary is also self-evident. It is possible to go to ex- 
cess in beam upon a given displacement, the reverse of the first. 
mentioned corollary. 

Example: A sloop moves one ton 10ft. A cutter of half the 

beam may move two tons 5ft. with like resistance. Now if the 
sloop be increased to 12ft. without a decrease in di splacement, the 
work donemay be represented by 12 times 1=12, against the cut- 
ter’s work of 5 times ?=10. In sucha case the resistance of the 
lighter sloop would be gveater than that of the heavier cutter. 
and unless accompanied by sufficient excess of sail area, the sloop 
could nes cope With the heavy cutter, so far as resistance is con- 
cerned. 
_ The foregoing comprises only a recital of elementary principles 
in physics with which every engineer or intelligent person is 
acquainted. itis about time that self-constituted eritics learned 
that tesistance does not vary direetly with displacement, but that 
the form in which displacement is pat is a factor in the estimate 
which must not be overlooked, C. P. KawuHarpr, 


QUINCY Y. C.—On Sept. 15 the sail off for the championship j 
the first and third classes of the Quiney V.C. was sailed aft Hebe 
Weck. The wind was strong from S, W. and the yachts had more 
than enough, Posy and Victor withdrew, Rocket lost her mast 
and Echo lier topmast, hut finished the course. Plora, Loe otrried 
away a Stay but finally won, ‘The times were: . 

FIRST GLASS, 


‘ Length. Elapsed, Gorreetac 
Ficho, B. L. Burwelle....c0-c+0.0 OF Lap at? Contented. 
ATE TI allan (aehaneutiey be enon eer eae 27.02 1 48 00 7 24-08 
Posy, R. G. Hunt...., ith eee ei 22.01 withdrew, — 

: THIRD CLASS. 
Flora Lee, D, H. Lincoln.,-. .,..... 17.08 1 20 A5 0 fh 12 
Rocket, H. M. Faxon............. 0. 16.07  dismasted ‘ 
Victor, 8. A. Freeman.............._ 1V.07 withdrew. 


The judges were Messrs. F, B, Rice, P. 


Maxim, B. Turner and J, 2, 


— 


176 


KNICKERBOCKER Y. C. FALL REGATTA. 


ONDAY was a real racing day, such a one as yachtsmen have 
not seen before this season when any important race was to 
be sailed. The Knickerbocker Y. ©, was in luck, as the day had 
been set for its fall regatta over a 20-mile course around the Gang- 
way Buoy and to westward of the Stepping Stones. The yachts 
started at 11 A. M. with topmasts housed and reefs turned in all 
around, only Culprit Fay carr ing full mainsail in the larger 
class. The water was oy rough over parts of the course and a 
number came to grief. John Demarest, Vida, Rosetta. A. and 
several others gave up and anchored, and the little cat Maggie, 
though she went over 
to bail out and start 
the mark, which was 


TUR VCO pp ei ean 12 PAIGE. Hi Sy.) Joe eee oy le 24 35 
ein iria se Son wei: Wie i a APS Ss0O SRO wer. eel enn 12 27 30 
dilephante sso. Lo. Le BtEb (COSC yng sos a kane aes 12 27 45 
Culprnmba ye eee Peete 20) NIN: Soule ee orn 12. 29 30 
Mash Fee Seo, a ee LATS HOM Wai Rome A) - eee a 12 80 25 
WaAGONdaHA ne eces al bey 12°20 25 Blaek Hawk..:........... 12 34 45 
Wat Bn Steen Set rs 123.122.00" Miystie lal ae 12 36 20 


Culprit Fay, when near home, 


L was struck by a sand schooner, 
caTrying away her shrouds 


onone side and nearly costing her a 


new mast, The times were: 
CLASS NO, 1—CABIN SLOOPS AND CUTTHRS, 
Start. Finish. Elapsed. Corrected. 
PACTITIIO BG PRICE |e qrssaic Ti 10 00 2 02 45 2 2 45 2 50 50 
Tena his eye ba ces 11 07 45 2 18 05 3 05 20 2 63 45 
SURG ae Re at hick lee li 06 30 2 02 35 2 56 05 2 40 15 
Wacondah,............ 11 07 30 1 55 05 2 47 35 2 29 476 
v0),00 Hos eT IE ae See 11 OF 08 2 00 25 2 53 17 2 35 12 
VEE hivaitretieny 2 lant eee ee 11 06 40 Did not finish. 
John Demorest........ 11 08 385 Did not go course, 
CLASS NO, 2—CABIN SLOOPS AND CUTTERS, 
Revere eee noe. ae 11 0% 25 2 25 25 3 18 00 3 17 55 
Black Hawk........... 11 07 10 2 34 10 3 27 00 3 24 10 
UG 5 Eee ae 11 09 00 Did not go course, 
ena ee ee ee, Sy Ti 09 3 Did not finish, 
CLASS NO, 8—JIB AND MAINSATE,. 
IGSELbACAW stereo hoes 11 02 10 Did not go course. 
CLASS NO. 4—JIB AND MAINSAIN, 
Maggie........ wi TREX 1i 02 00 3 03 35 4 01 35 3 51 55 
‘Wills GA A See cee 11 62 00 Did not finish. 
OLASS NO. 5—GAT RIGGED YACHTS, 
JG ES TOY et py as, Se 10 57 00 2 04 55 3 OF 55 3 07 5S 
S013) (20-2 eee ena 11 00 00 Did not finish. 
CLASS NO. 6—CAT RIGGED YACHTS. 
Maud........ eta 10 58 00 2 30 35 8 34 35 3 84 B85 
ASE SW at ble toe be RRO 10 57 30 2 46 35 3 49 05 8 48 1744 
i670 10 58 45 2 14 05 3 15 20 3 11 224 
SUDO cress 3 10 56 30 Did not finish. 
STEAM YACHTS—SPECIADL CLASS. 
STOVSC SN on ee ee 11 09 40 1 56 15 2 46 35 2 46 35 
IVa TC oe. Ia. Ne IL 09. 35 Towed in, 
Wacondah wins the prize for best ips ees time. The judges 
were Mr. L. Lefferts, J. R, Adler and J. F. urch, and the Regatta 


Committee, Mr, E. E. Brown and Mr, A. Varian. 


NEWARK Y. C. FALL REGATTA. 


a Pats small clubs have been lucky this year where the larger 

ones have failed and the Newark Y. C. was not the least lucky 
on Monday as a rattling N. W. wind gave them plenty of sport in 
their annual regatta and open sweepstakes. The course was 
triangular from Ulrich’s pavilion to a stakeboat at the mouth of 
the Hackensack River, thence toa boat anchored off Maple Island 
and return, two rounds, making 10 miles. The entries were: 

Class A, cabin sloops—Knight of Labor, 30ft. 6in.; Belle, 31ft. 
3L6in.; H.W. Beecher, s0ft. lin.; Winnifred, 26ft. 104in.; Alexander 
T., 3itt.; Vixen, 26ft. 144in.; Emma, C., 26ft. 10}4in.; Hattie, 24ft.; 
Lydia T., 21ft. 

Class B, jib and mainsail, 19ft. and over—Martha Munn, 24ft.; 
Rambler, 21ft. 2in.; Cloud, 21ft. 1144in.; Just Woke Up, 21it. 114in.; 
Annie R., 19ft. 1144in.; 

Class C, jib and mainsail, under 19ft.—Nellie, 1644ft.; Just Right, 
lvft.; Maggie P., 16ft. 

Class D, catboats, 19ft. and over—Only One, 25ft.; Un X-L,, 2Bft.; 
C. G. Woolsey, 19ft, 8in,; Frank Oliver, 21ft., Fedora, 19ft. 6in.; 
Snow 22ft. 3in.; Blair B., 20ft. din. 

Class E, catboats under 19ft.—Dive, 15ft. 6in.; Comanche, 1’ft.; 
Zeno, 16ft.; Triton, 18ft. 104in. 

Only 15 started as the Bay was quite rough and the wind very 
heavy. The yacht Duplex steamed over the course with a party 
of guests. The summary was: \ 


CLASS A—OCABIN SLOOPS. 


Start. Finish, Elapsed. Corrected. 
H. W. Beecher.... 2 23 10 4 18 48 1 55 38 1 55 88 
Emma C...... 22 20 4 27 O04 2 O04 44 2 01 20% 
Alexander T. 2 23 18 4 30 11 2 06 33 2 06 08 
ISCO Shs s= dadcanetics 2 24 06 4 39 32 2 15 26 2 11 17%4 
Knight of Labor..,,....2 23 42 Withdrawn. 
CLASS C—JIB AND MATINSATH. 
Goodenough... ........ 2 16 50 5 00.00 2 43 11 2 43 11 
elthtatipstie ye obs wu sh eee 217 15 Withdrawn. 
CLASS D—CATS 19FT. AND OVER. 
CTAEVZOMCE fF hele aee tis = vd 217 53 4 21 55 2 04 04 2 03 32 
Unexcelled............. 219 41 4 BY 45 218 04 2 08 04 
JRE SATS AAs eey Sah 218 28 Withdrawn. 
CLASS E—CATS UNDER 19F7. 
LY A ALey Ch arenarnees stseee 2 20. 28 35 2 14 37 2 14 24 
eTEOME sai. 20 . ae 16:18 4 31 48 2 15 30 215 30 
Traveler. . 2 23.30 Withdrawn. 
[DO ee 218 10 Withdrawn. 
PRETIOS sigs aj elena igeeh te Ee 2 16 20 Withdrawn. 


All of Class B withdrew. The H. W. Beecher won first prize for 
elapsed as well as corrected time, and the Only One won second on 
elapsed as well as first in her class, Julia and Arrow were dis- 
abled and withdrew. The judges were Col. Rudolph Puhlman, of 
the Pavonia Y. C., and W. M. Clarke, of the Newark Y¥.C, <A. F. 
Adams, of the Newark Y. C., was timekeeper. 


SANDBAGS IN THE HWAST.—The shifting of ballast in races 
seems practically to have been given up in this season’sraces. The 

rivilege of putting an extra man on board of a suspected yacht 
Fou accomplished the desired end. One thing more should be dis- 
tinctly understood by the judges of races—that is the choice of men 
should rest entirely with the boat making the request, and by no 
means by the judges without the approval of such boat; otherwise 
the fairness of the jndges might be questioned, In a boat where 
shifting ballast is allowed, the fleetness of yacht is of secondary 
consideration to the skill of handling ballast. Heavy live ballast 
can be easily procured where dexterity of throwing sandbags can 
only be acquired by years of practice, and does not show any part 
of seamanship as when handling sails.— Boston Courier. 


GREENWICH Y. C.—The annual fall regatta of this club did 
not take place on the date announced and the club has disbanded. 


a  —  -rereerr—————— hv 
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|} shon and Wleanor, sailed 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


A MATCH AT HAMILTON.—A match was sailed on Sept. 18 at 
Hamilton, Ont., under the following conditions agreed to by the 
owners of the Rivet, Molly and Whistlewing: Lake Yacht Racing 
Association rules to govern, subject to the following alterations: 
Date, Monday, Sept. 13. Course, from between a buoy placed 
north of the little lighthouse at Hamilton Canal and that point to 
a buoy placed 15 miles to windward or leeward thereof, and return 
to Se point. Lake bnoy must be turned to starboard. Start 
at1l0 A.M. First gun at 9:55 for yachts to prepare and second to 
start at 10 o’clock, from which all the yachts’ time will be taken. 


No limit to time of finish, but if after sundown yachts must carry” 


proper lights. Corinthian crews must sail yachts. Time of allow- 
ance to be based upon tonnage and worked out on the basis of a 
30-mile course according to the tables used by R. C. Y. CG. previous 
to 1884, Each yacht must deposit $20 before 1 P. M., Saturday, 
Sept. 11. Referee, Mr. Frank Malloch, with whom all protests 
must be lodged and whose decision will be final. Winning yacht 
to take all money after deducting expenses, Rivet did not enter, 
but Coquette, a centerboard sloop, was allowed to come in, bein, 

finally beaten by the cutter and yawl. Another class, open to al 
boats in Hamilton Bay, was made up to sail at the same time. 
Coquette led to the leeward mark, but was beaten to windward 


by Molly and Whistlewing. The times were: 

SWEEPSTAKE, 

Start. Finish. Start. Finish. 

10) bee oe 1027 03 80415 Whistlewing...10 2606 3 18 00 
Ooquette....... 10 27 20 =. 8 89:00 

OPEN RACE. 
Brunetite..,.... 10 28 02 «824102 Greyhound....10 27 03 4 12 00 
Cacique,....... 102715 25500 Arth’rMurray.10 2608 458 00 


Mr, J. J. Stewart acted as referee in place of Mr. Malloch. In 
the evening a hop was given at the Ocean House in honor of the 
yachtsmen, 


MOSQUITO RACE AT BOSTON.—Thirteen boats started on 
Sept. 18 over a 3-mile course from the Nautilus House, City Point. 
The summary was: ; 

FIRST CLASS. 


, Length, Elapsed. Corrected. 
Lady May, W. J. Villey.. 13.09 0 89 37 0 389 28 
Baby, C. A. Berden..... . 13.02 0 40 17 0 23 47 
Dot, G. R. Hutchings. 13.08 0 42 19 0 41 52 
Tot, James Bertram, 18.08 0 45 24 0 45 12 
Spot, J. F, Cassin.... 13.08 0 51 55 0 51 43 
Tota, Powers & Paget. . 14,00 0 52 30 0 52 30 
D CLASS. 

Egeria, W..A. Condon.....,.......... 12.01 0 47 18 0 46 40 
Brinty, M. W, Ransom. 12,11 0 50 40 0 50 40 
Etta R., T. FE, Caldwell.. 12.014 0.58 08 0 57 38 
Little Dell, J. Weatherbee 10.05 0 59 50 0 58 54 
Wasp, J. Carroll............. 12.1046 101 38 1 01 35 
Clyde, EB. B. Walbridge..._.... 12.08 Swamped. 

Mascot, W. C. Cherrington... 2.02 Swamped 


: p 
The judges were Capt. W. A. Andrews, Edward I. Young, Joseph 
Golden, Chas. Damins and John Bertram. : 


GREAT HEAD Y, C.—The final race of the season was sailed 
on Sept. 18 in a fresh N, W. wind. The summary was: 
FIRST OLASS. 


Length. Elapsed. Corrected. 
He RCi, Je cdeetM aor 42 oc bear. cus... geeOe OS 0 53 20 0. 48 23 
FOG ATA VEEN eek kee, ayy 19.00 0 54 28 0 48 35 
Pops; i; ayn Ae Pe Wares ocee 19.03 0 55 05 0 49 28 
a Era ECC gd | Sail ents en 28.11 0 52 15 0 52 15 
Lotela, E. H. Bradshaw.............. 22.00 0 59 39 0 55 49 
THIRD CLASS. 
Annie; RH. Mitchell, 2. .24.ie.s.l.a. 15.08 0 89 05 0 88 47 
Pair, Landy & Waggett.... .... ....16.00 0 50 08 0 50 08 


SOUTH BOSTON Y. C.—On Sept. 18 the tie in the second class 
keel yachts of the South Boston Y. C. was decided by a race be- 


tween Raven and Breeze, Signet, also holding a leg, withdrawing 
before the start. The course was 8 miles ina good breeze. The 
times were: 

Elapsed, Corrected. 
RRCOZS oe TC RREER Teen tbe hc es Winn 1 Bo 45 1 18 47 
13d ack ae ea erie a Ny ee RM Ly ..-1 39 30 1 14 54 


ROYAL CANADIAN Y, C.—On Sept. 11 a handicap race for 
third class yachts of the Royal Canadian Y. C, was sailed over a 
course from the club house around the bell buoy in west channel 
and return, The wind was fresh at the start but fell calm later, 
The entries were: 


gunfire and was ruled out. The winners 


were Gladys, Pixie and Maia: 


GREYS Aro acide cael thle 426 73 Elsie............. 
VIQUATAAE. oy eye ay alias cltelaiclates 42800 Brenda.......... 

EEO MP ste iche {A cate eee aE THDUY SCAITDE: je bere nee wees 
TES We ened aoe 6 wae ee 4 51 38 : 


Messrs. Duggan and Robertson made the handicap. 


RACE AT WEYMOUTH.—The Union Y. CG, sailed a race on 
Sept. 18 over a 7-mile course in Elm Tree harbor. The summary 
was: 


3 Length. Elapsed, Corrected. 
Diadem, Lb. Hayward................. 18,06 1 54 30 1 25 59 
Maud, G. W. Lincoln ...2.....220022 18.06 1 56 45 1 28 14 
Helen Snow, Andrew Lane........... 16.00 2 02 54 1 31 14 
Comfort, Benjamin Torrey........... 17.03 2 03 51 1 33 51 
Witt, 1, hi Winitoni see testes 16.09 2 04 26 1 35 26 


A CRUISE OF THE JERSEY CITY Y. C.—Editor Forest and 
Stream: An invitation to dinner fromthe Columbia Y. C, to the 
Jersey City Y. C., brought together a pleasant party of yachtsmen 
at Englewood on the Hudson, on Sept. 19, A lively run before a 
strong wind brought us to the Columbia’s boat house, then a pleas- 
ant sail to Englewood, where a substantial dinner awaited the 
hungry yachtsmen. <A general good time was the order of the day. 
Coming home was a dead beat to windward for 1§ miles against a 
strong wind. The fleet comprised Elsie May, sailed by Capt. Joe 
Elsworth; Beulah, Vice-Com. Smith; Wabasso, Capt. Joe Dun- 
cuit; Minnie T., Capt. Leib, who weighs 875lbs, (good ballast); Nau- 
y their respective owners and crews. 
Wabasso was the only keel sloop among the fleet, and the way she 
dropped one boat after the other was a sight worth going a long 
distance to see. The centerboards were compelled to stop and 
reef; Wabasso, housing her topmast, kept on her course, arriving 
at Jersey’ City a half mile ahead of Naushon, which is some 10ft. 
longer than Wabasso, the other boats a long distance behind. Wa- 
basso is 26ft. waterline, 30ft. over all, and draws 5ft. with a lead 
keel, aad a a to an honest type of boats and a pet of her own- 
ers,— . W. 


KITTIW AKE.—This fast boat, owned and raced by Mr. C. B. 
Cunningham, of Annisquan, has been sold to Mr. F. B. Beaument, 
of Monument Beach. 


aa Ses SE EEE 


PERSONAL.— While Mr, J. Beavor-Webb is generally known. 
here in connection with the Cup races of 1885-6 as the designer of 
the two English yachts, he has come here for the second time with 
another object than yacht racing and designing in view. Mr. 
Webb has taken an office at 76 Wall street, New York, and will re. 
main permanently in America asthe agent of the Leeds Forge 
Co., the manufacturers of the Fox corrugated boiler furnaces, so 
largely used in land and marine boilers. For the present, at least, 
Mr. Webb will take no part in yachting or designing, but devote 
himself entirely to his new business. 


NEW ROCHELLE Y. C. COMMODORE’S CUP.—On Sept. 18, 
the new Rochelle Y¥. C. sailed arace for the cup offered by Com. 

tyer, 6 yachts entering. The course was from New Rochelle 
around Execution Light, Matinnicock buoy, and home over the 
same course, [7 miles. The wind was very light during the entire 
race. The starters were Arab, Letitia, Amazon, Nymph, Helene 
aud Cute, Arab finished first in .5.84.20 and Letitia second in 


AMERICAN Y. C.—A second excursion of the American Y. C. 
will be given on Saturday next, the guests boarding the steam 
yachts Lagonda, Tillie and Radha at East Twenty-fourth street 
for a trip to Rye, where a clam bake will be held on the beach. © 


“RUDER UND SEGEL ALMANACH, 1886.°—Under the above 
title the Wassersport has issued a neat little volume for the use of 
German yachtsmen and oarsmen, giving tide tables, lists of races, 
records of regattas and a register of German yachts, with many 
other interesting tables. The book isa very useful one, and will, 
no doubt, be highly appreciated by German yachtsmen. 


CORONET.—On Sept. 13 the schooner Coronet, Mr. R. T. Bush, 
arrived at her anchorage at Brooklyn from Cowes, Isle of Wight. 
Her owner and his family returned from England by steamer. 
Coronet has gone out of commission. 


A RACE OF FISHING SCHOONERS.—The success of the 
Hastern yachts has spread the racing fever to the fishing fleet, and 
now a race is proposed between a number of Boston’s fast fisher- 
men, to be sailed in a heavy breeze. s 


A MATCH ON LAKE ERIE.—Mr. Fred Whitney, of Detroit, 
has issued a challenge to any yachtson Lake Erie to race for a 
sweepstakes of $1,000 against his sloop Sylvia. The challenge has 
been accepted by the owners of the Fanchon and Alice Enright, 
aad. will be sailed over a 30-mile course, half to windward, on Sept. 


CORINTHIAN Y, C.—On Sept. 18 the last sail off took place 
over a 10-mile course, only Louette entering. The third class race 
Was postponed. 


LLOYD'S YACHT REGISTER.—We have received the first 
supplement to Lloyd’s Yacht Register for 1886, containing altera- 
tions and additions up to July 1. 


CAPSIZE AT GLOUCESTER.—The well-known yacht Silver 
Cloud, of Gloucester, capsized on Sept. 11, her crew of four being 
rescued by a passing schooner. 


KEEL YACHT FOR SALE.—Yachtsmen will find in another 
column an advertisement of the keel yacht Altaire, now offered 
for ele in Boston. She is well built and a good boat in every re- 
spect, 


The Forest and Stream Fables are for sale by all newsdealers. 


Answers to Correspondents. 


&" No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents, 


J. D. E.—See game notes in this issue and last. 


W. 4H. C:, Washington, D. C.—See our article on centerboards in 
present issue. 


8. D., Boston, Mass.—See ForEsT AND StREAM for Feb, 9, 1882, 
for deed of gift of America‘Cup. 


T.S., New York.—You will haye to go outside of Coney Island 
or Rockaway Beach in anything larger than a canoe or rowboat. 


Oscrout1o, of Troy, N. Y., who contributed to the “Ajax”? wood- 
cock pe will please send his address that the money may be re- 
turned. 


HE. H. M., Buffalo, N. Y.—Kither canvas or wood will answer 
Most canoeist prefer wood, but canvas canoes have been used on: 
long cruises. 


Hiprras.—Bights are not necessary, but are usually preferred in 
a canoe sail. They should be 6in. apart. We cannot answer your 
second question. 


W. C. H.—See “Catioe and Boat Building” for rules for measur- 
ing sails. The area of your sail is about 125ft., but the sketch does 
not give dimensions foran accurate calculation. You must de- 
cide on ballast by experiment; we cannot tell from figures given. 


BF, W., Newark, N. J.—The lead outside in a centerboard boat 
would not be materially lower than if well stowed on the timbers 
as low as possible, and probably the boat would be as fast as with 
the lead outside. The only disadvantages of the latter plan would 
be fee increased friction and perhaps more pitching in rough 
weather. 


E, A, A., Hast Providence, R. l.—Captain Crocker had the wheel 
on the Puritan last year and was her sailing master, Captain 
Ellsworth was pilot, and with General Paine and others was con- 
cerned to a certain extent in advising; but Captain Crocker musi 
be considered her actual skipper rather than any of the others 
who worked with him. 


W. A. N., Springfield, Mass.—l. Is the smail pickerel found in 
trout brooks identical with the large pond ickerel? They say 
that the former never grows large. 2, Does the pickerel rank as 
a game fish? Ans. 1. There is a small pike, Hsox americanus,which 
infests brooks, which seldom exceeds 10in. in length, while the 
pond pickerel, H. reticulatus, grows to 4or Slbs. The former is 
marked with dark bars, nearly vertical, while the latter is reticu- 
lated, i. ¢., has a net-work on ite sides. We cannot always identify 
fishes by local name, 2. Yes, the larger species. 


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siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 

We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals, 


The phototypes are 15x20 inches, 


Title of Picture. 
Quail Shooting in Tennessee, 
On the Grouse Moor, - 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, ~- 


They are as follows: 


Name of Dog or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 
~ - Emperor Fred 

- Dash TIIl, and Countess May 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co, 


39 


Park Row, New York, 


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WANTED. 


Bear, Buffalo, Deer, Wolves, Noxes, Spotted Cats, 
Civit Cats, Lynx, Panthers, Antelope, Otter, Beav- 
ers and other animals and birds of all kinds, 
dress D. H, TALBOT, Sioux City, Ia. 


for Sate. 


OW TO DESTROY RATS.—A VALUABLE 
handbook by the oldest established rat 
destroyer in this country. About the Nature and 
Habits of Rats, all about Ferrets and Rats, 
Cats and Dogs, Rat Poisoning, Trapping and 
Catching. For copies send 15 cts. 10 ADOLPH 
ISAACSEN, “Sure Pep,” 92 Fulton st., N. ¥. City. 


AMBOU POLES. —25,000 BAMBOO FISHING 

poles, 12, 18, 14 and 15ft., in bundles of 50. for 

sale at 29 Burling Slip, N. Y., by BURDETT & 
DENNIS, jy8,tf 


OR SALE.—FINE ENGLISH (E. & G. Hockit) 
12-bore gun, Damascus barrels, moderately 
choked, pistol grip, rebounding hammers; war- 
ranted in as good orderas when new; shows little 
use; beautifully finished, o0in. barrels, 8lb, 3oz. 
weight, 14in. stock, 244in. drop. Cost the adyer- 


tiser $225 without case; excellent shooter, Will 
sell for $90 with case. J. M. FAVILL,1 State st., 
New York. sep23,2t 


WILD RICE. “Gcis" encase: 


Fishery Inspector, Port Hope, Ont., Canada. 
augl9,tf 


LIVE QUAIL FOR SALE 


In fine condition. Western birds. E. B. WOOD- 
WARD, 174 Chambers street, New York. 


OR SALE AT A BARGAIN,—ONE JOHN 
A. Nichols’ B. L., 12-bore, 30in., 84)bs., finest 
Quality, elaborately engraved, highly finished 
and perfectly new. Will be sold at one-half the 
original cost. Can be seen at H. C. SQUIRES, 
178 Broadway, New York. sept2,tf 


ANTELOPES FOR SALE at $5 a piece; are 
perfectly tame. Make greatpets 
in a yard or park, Prairi 

pair. Address W. J. HILL, HurcoHrmson, Kan. 


OR SALE.—LIVE GOLDEN AND SILVER 
. Dheasants. CHAS. I. GOODALE, Taxider- 
mist, 98 Sudbury st., Boston, Mass. sept9,4t 


HINEBSE GOLDEN PHEASANTS.—A FEW 

pair in superb plumage; also afew pair of 

young ones for sale. JAMES MORKISON, Box 
23, Tarrytown, N, Y¥. septe3,2t 


OR SALE—BARGAIN.—AN EXTRA FINE 


Maynard target rifle and outfit. OC. N. 
WELLS, Peekskill, N. Y- sep22,2t 
Orders booked for fall 


WILD RICE 


TINE, Janesville, Wis. 


The Still-Hunter, 


delivery. R. VALEN- 


= 
T. &S. VAN DYKE. 
PRICE, POSTPAID, $2.00. « 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
39 Park Row, New York. 


Hu the Stud. 


ems ee) heb: 
Pups for sale. For picture and pedigree, address 
VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, 


jyi5.8mos Genera: Wayne. Deiaware Co Pa, 


Champion trish Setter GLENCHO, 


ING OF IRISH SIRES. 


Sire of more prize winners than any dog of any 
breed ever born in America. Stud fee, $25. The 
best of all, he is a first-class field dog and gets 
field dogs. Will have some Glencho puppies for 
sale this fall from handsome, first-class field 
bitches. W.H. PIERCE, Peekskill, N. Y. 
aug26,8t 


Gus Bondhu 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr, Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
pluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel, 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T, Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Maitispring, Bessie A., Gath’s rk, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


CHAMPION LAVERACK SETTER 


ROCKINGHAM, 


The acknowledged best English setter in America, 
and a grand field dog. Will be allowed te serve & 
Hmited number of approved bitches. Fee $50. 
FRANK WINDHOLZ, 
525 Sixth avenue, New York. 


ee 
FOREST CITY KENNELS. 


St. Bernards and English Pugs. 


IN THE STUD. 
Champion rough-coated St, Bernard Ozsar 


A.K.R. 22); fee $25. English pug Sam; fee 


10, 
Pups for sale. Address with stamp, Portland, te 


Iu the Stud. 


IN STUD. 


DEERHOUNDS. 
Champion Chieftain, Fee $50. 


Champion Bran, - 5S 2205 
FOX-TERRIERS. 
Belgrave Primrose, Fee $15. 
Mixture - = oe 15. 
BULLDOGS. 

Ch. Robinson Crusoe, Fee $25. 
Champion Tippoo, = 2D 
Champion Romulus, “ee 20. 
HILLSIDE KENNELS, 
LANCASTER, 

MASS. 


The “Boss” in Stud. 


Services limited to ten approved bitches, at $50 
each. A, K. R. 2218. His ancestors all champion 


puppy. In 1886, 2d prize N. E, K. Club at Boston. 
e also took 2d prize in open class and special prize 
as the best American bred mast at the Westmin- 
ster K. C., New York, 1886, 

Boss is a large dog, weighing upward of 180 lbs, ; 
is good in skull, with grand body, legs, feet and 
bone.—Am. Field, April 8, 1886, 

J. L. WINCHELL, Fair Haven, Vt. 


Memphis and Avent Kennel, 


IN THE STUD. 


The four field trial and bench show winners that 
annot be equalied in America, 
Champion PAUL GLADSTONE, fee $50. 
Champion RODERIGUO, fee $75. 
REBEL WitND’EM, winner English Derby, 
blood brother of Count Noble, fee $50. 
CANADA PEG, bred by Dr. N. Rowe, National 
Derby winner, fee $50. 
Broken dogs for sale. 
Address J. M. AVENT, Hickory Valley, Tenn., or 
MEMPHIS & AVENT KENNEL, Memphis, Tenn. 


Owners of Beagle Bitches!! 


I offer the services of the following famous Eng- 
lish beagle stud dogs: 

CAMBERON’S RACKET (Rally—Louise), pure Row 
ett; beautifully marked white, black and tan; a 
grand hunter; winner of first and special, Cleve- 
land, 1886, only time shown; a grand stock-getter. 


Has never been beaten when 
scored ay points. A wonderful stock-getter and 
splendid lit 

Stud Fee, for either, $10. Full particulars 
on application. A. C. KRUEGER, 

tf Wrightsville, York County, Pa. 


SMALL IMPORTED PRIZE PUG DOG 


Silwer Shoe. 

Particulars, pedigree and references to FRANK 

QUINBY, P, 0. Box 555, N. Y. City. Stud fee, $10. 
may20,tf 


Ghe Heunet, 


Boe COCKER SPANIEL PUPS, 4 MO8. 
old, sire champion Obo IT, (A.K.R. 432), dam 
Address 
sepl6,2t 


Jet (A.K.R. 1200); pune reasonable. 
FRANK J. SMITH, Farmington, N. H. 


ANDSOME IRISH SETTER BITCH FOR 
sale cheap. I. HENRY ROBERTS, P. 0. 
Box 153, Moorestown, N. J. sep2s3,tf 


OR SALE.—A LITTER OF ROUGH-COATED 

St. Bernards, out of Leda (Kchteler’s Barry 

—Strubel’s Mimmie) and champ. Duke of Leeds. 

$75 and $50 apiece. R. lL. 8., Box 314, Hoboken, 
J. sep23,2t 


' 


Fee SALE.—_CLUMBER SPANIELS OF THE 
best and purest strains. Address F. H. F. 
MERCER, P. O. Dep’t, Ottawa, Can. sep23,3t 


) pees SALE._MASTIFF BITCH, BY CHAM- 
pion Nevison—Brenda, 15 mos. 
fawn with black mask and ears. JAS, 


Marion ave., Fordham, N. Y. 


FE OR SALE—BEAGLE BITCH TUCK, WHITE, 
black and tan (Elmore’s Ringwood ex Myrtle, 
ist prize, New York, 1883), 3 yrs. old, broken. 
JOSH. W. GROSS, 207 Market st., Harrisburg, Ba. 


Waverly show, ever 
L (21 bee 


ies. ; 
mos. old. just right for the field. GHO, L. wa 
4 


Ghe Heunel. 


FOR SALE. 


STTrTEeRs. 


} DARKIE IL, 

Black, white and tan, by ehampion field trial 
winner Darkie—Rosy Morn; whelped Feb. 21, 1882, 
and thoroughly broken by f&. 8. Wanmaker. 

: } LADY PEARL, 
Litter sister to Darkie II., blue belton. Was re- 
ceutly bred to Moorsfield (Prince Al—Majiden). 
Partly broken by Mr, E. S. Wanmaker. 

ROSY MORN, 

Blue belton, by Paris—Pearl; whelped Jan. 30, 
1879. Was partly broken by Mr. E.S. Wanmaker, 


MARK AND MANAGER, 
Blue belton and black, white and tan; whelped 


POINTERS. 


_ LADY ROMP IL, 
Imp. champion pointer bitch, liver and white, by 
Jarvis’ Prince—Lady Romp; whelped June_30, 
1878, and first-class in the field. Broken by Mr. 
KE. 5, Wanmaker. 
TRY, 

Orange and white pointer dog, by Le Guy—Dark- 
ness; whelped November, 1883, and was thoroughly 
broken by Mr. E, 8, Wanmaker. 

The above dogs will be sold at low figures. For 


prices, etc., address 
A. H. MOORE, 


1711 Spring Garden street, 
sepzo,4t Philadelphia, Pa, 


BLUE BLOODS. 


Six months old puppies, by TED LLEW- 
ELLIN (A.E.R. 599), 2d, 18 mos, class, N. ¥., 1883, 
(Druid ex Gessie). Gessie, by Dash II, ex ‘Mod- 
jeska), out of the following bitches: 

COKA LEE, by Cambridge (Gladstone—Clip) 
ex Cassie Lee (Paris—Coomassie). 

MAUD GLADSTONE, by Gun (Gladstone— 
May B.) ex Pearl Blue (Royal Blue—Dryad). 

_MARCELLA, by imported Prince Phcebus ex 
litter sister to dam of Harrison’s London. Prices 
from $10 to $25. Colors: blue belton, and black, 
white and tan. Also black, white and tan bitch, 
10 mos. old, by Ted Liewellin ex Trusty Glad- 
stone (A.K.R. 1550); very handsome; $25. These 
pups are handsome, strong, healthy and not gun- 
shy. They are sure to make good ones, being 
bred from fine field dogs. Address W. B. P 
Station M., New York City, or F. M. SHELLEY 
Manager Chautauqua Kennel, Sheridan, Chau- 
tauqua Co., N. Y. li 


Rabbit Hounds. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16in. High, 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, 
at $10, $15and $20 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 237 South Highth st., 
Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tf 


Pointers & Setters For Sale. 


Five liver and white pointer puppies, by Dean 
(Sensation —Daisy Dean) out of Fly (Charley Ross 
—Flirt), whelped July 8; all very handsome. 
Four setter puppies, by Sam (Sam—Smut II.) out 
of Smut I, (Trim—Smut), whelped July 1. Also 
pointer and setter puppies, 6 to 10 mos. old, ready 
to work this fall, and one or two trained setters 
and pointers. Also a St. Bernard dog, 6% yrs. 
old, handsome, kind to children and a good watch 


, 
, 


dog. All pedigrees warranted. For further er 
ticnlars address T, M. ALDRICH, Manton, oP L 
sep2, 


FOR SALE. 

Five very nice puppies, black and white, sired 
by the field trial winners Gus Bondhu and Dash 
Til. out. of Gladstone and Rake bitches; three 
dogs and two bitches, 4mos. old. Inquireof A. M. 
OKDR, 85 Main st., Charlestown, Mass, 


oe SALE.ITALIAN GREYHOUND PUPS 
from imported stock. Also fine English pugs. 
HENRY C. BURDIOK, 150 Bridge street, Spring- 
field, Mass. sep2,3m0s 


| 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 

TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 

st., Exeter, England, has several grand ones for 

sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs 

prod pie ce and puppies, Tourists’ inspection 
invited, 


KENNEL OF THOROUGHBRED FOX- 


hounds for sale. Address Lock Box 12, Mon- 


roe, N. C, sep2,8t 


Roe SALE,_A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 

and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
sept22, tr 


ree and low 
tranite Block, 


NHOICE RED IRISH SETTERS, WHELPED 
OC May 9, 1886, by champion Glencho from Ino 
(A.K.R. 3789). Printed pedigrees. FH. L. WESTON, 
494 Washington street, Boston, Mass. septy,3t 


OR SALE, — ENGLISH GREYHOUND 

bitch, in whelp, by Don;_ also youn bitches 

not in whelp, very cheap. Address C.W." RAVIS, 
LaFayette, Ind. sepl6,2t 


CHESAPEAKE BAY DOGS. 


Puppies, $1 at 8 wks., sired by celebrated dog 


angor, Me. 


Gowrie. GEO. E. POYNHHR, Williamsburgh, 
Towa. tt 
—E 


RISH SETTER PUPS FOR SALE, DAM, 
I granddau ves to A ene chaaae wa 
Biz—Elora; Sire cho—Mag, also pups’ 
son of Glenchd—Nell Il. ONOTA KENNELS, 
Pittsfield, Mass. sepl6,4t 


King Charles Spaniels. 
kittens, pure blood, moderate prices. 
moos a up. RING CHARLES KENNEL, 
No, 6 Second street, New York. 


R SALE.—RED IRISH SETTER, PARTLY 
Sess: lemon and white English setter, 
broken; very fine litter of liver and white pointer 


Rock (Rock—Hazel Kirk) 
.R, 3048), Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa, 


The Henne. 
Eastern Field Trials Club. 


EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING 
To be held at 
High Point, North Carolina, 


OPEN TO THE WORLD. 
Commencing Thursday, Nov, 18, 1886. 
Trials to be run on quail under E. F. T. Club Rules. 


ORDER OF RUNNING: 


MEMBER’S STAKES, 

Open only to club members, é¢ach entry to be owned 
three mouths prior to closing of stakes, and handled by 
the member making such entry. First prize, cup, value 
$100, to be known as Eastern Field Trials Cup; 2d prize, 
the Sanborn Cup, value $75; 8d prize, a piece of plate, 
value $50. Entries close Oct. 1, 1886, ach memb:. 
allowed one entry free; each additional entry, $10. 


EASTERN FIELD TRIALS DERBY. 


winner of ist. $10 se additional to fill; nomina- 


ALL-AGED POINTER STAKES. 

Open to all pointers, except any first prize winner of 
any All-Aged Stake, or winner of any special pointer cup 
in All-Aged Stakes at any recognized field trials. First 

rize, #200; 2d, $150. $10 forfeit; $15 additional to fill; 

ntries close Oct. 1, 1886. - 


ALL-AGED SETTER STAKE. 

Open to all setters excépt any first prize winners of 
any All-Aged Stake, or winner of any special setter cup 
in Oak Stakes at any BeON ieee field trials. First 
prize, $300; 2d, $150. $10 forfeit; $15 additional to fill 
entries close Oct. 1, 1886. 


CHAMPION SWEEPSTAKES OF ALL-AGED STAKES. 

Open to all previous winners of first prizes at any re- 
cognized field trials. $10 forfeit; $15 additional to fill; 
entries close Oct. 1, 1886, except for winners of 1886, which 
are to qualify right previous to running at $25. Two 
entries to fillto make a race. Club adds $100 cash and 
American Field donates a valuable silver cup, value $100, 
all to go to winner of first. 


NoticeE.—Any trainer or owner working or shooting 
over any dog or dogs entered for trials south of the trac 
of Piedmont Air Line, for a distance of 7 miles above 
and below and back of Hotel Bellevue, from Oct. 1 until 
conclusion of trials, shall forfeit all entrance moneys, 
purses and cups. 

Good board at hotels from $1 up per day. Transporta- 
tion to and from the grounds at moderate prices. 

_ B. F. WILSON, President. 

For further particulars and all communications ad- 
dress WASHINGTON A. COSTER, Sec’y & Treas., 
Box 30, Flatbush, Kings Co,, N. Y. 


FOR SALE. 
Bliucs Biced 


ST. BERNARD 


DOG PUP, 


10 wks. old, perfect marked head, dew claws, 
immense bone and coat. Sire, Merchant Prince; 
dam champion Miranda. 
E, H. MOORE, 
Melrose. Mass. 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


A large lot of Enelish beagles, 14 to 16 inches 
high, dogs and bitches well broken; $15 each. 
Pups from 6 mos. to 1 yr. old, $8 each. Satisfac- 
tion guaranteed. WM. W. SILVEY, 185 Sonth 
Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa, lt 


POINTERS. 


For Sale—Several fine bred puppies, by Bob, 
own brother of Bang Bang, out of Mollie (Don 
Carlos ex Regalia). Regalia was by Sensation out 
of Whiskey. Price very reasonable. Address 
W. WHITE, 16 Essex, Boston, Mass. sep23,2t 


Irish Setters 


Under life insurance at $10 and upwards, by Chief 
out of Yoube, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thoroughly broken on 
game and good ones, Full explanation by circular. 
Both dogs in the stud at $25 to bitches of guaran- 
teed field quality only. MAX WENZEL, 89 Fourth 
street, Hoboken, N. J. 


Mailed for 15 Cents. * \ 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 
237 S. Eighth St, Philadelphia, Pa, & 


ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES. 


From imported Flora, by Roy ‘Dash TII.—Bessie), 
whelped March 3, 1886. Dogs or bitches, Will guar- 
antee these pups to be just vig t; strong nose, na- 
tura] hunters, and very staunch, requiring but little 
training. They are not sold to close out any scrub 
stock or to make room, but were bred especially 
for the trade, and to show as well in the fleld as on 
paper. Adaress, H. J, PIERRE, Winsted, Conn. 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


A large lot of English setters, taken in exchange 
for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to have 
fair nose. Ages from6to15 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the mone 
will be returned. ASSOCIATED FANCIER 
237 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tt 


———————————————————————————— 
GREYHOUNDS FOR SALE, 


By charapion Memnon out_of champion Mother 
Demdike, the champion of England and America. 
The above have more prizes to their credit than 
any other greyhounds living. The Forest AND 
SreaEaM says of Mother Demdike: ‘The most per- 
fect greyhound we haye ever seen.’’ CEAS. D, 
WEBBER, 10 Broadway, New York City. j722,2mo 
—————— 


duced the price of puppies. Some choice = 
hounds now ready toship, DR. VAN H 
Denver, Col aplié.tf 


eee sss 
Ww GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 
Treland, is prepared to parca aus ship dogs 


imp ‘5. Dogs m had the 
oer een ito them: At New York 
folly P1888, 1 firsts, nine special, thres 
second and one third. At New York, 1884, 
firsts, six specials and one third, 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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CONTENTS. 


FISHCULTURE. 
The U. S. Fish Commission. 
Live Soles Arrived. 

THE KSNNEL. 
Czesarian Section. 
The Attleboro Dog Show. 
“Fancy” as Applied to Dogs. 
A Tennessee H'ox Hunt. 
Kennel Notes. 

RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
Range and Gallery. 
The Creedmoor eeting. 
The Army Competition, 


EDITORIAL. 
Reform in Ohio, 
The Government of the Park. 
Yacht Challenger of Next Year 
Beginning the Day Right. 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. 
Sam Lovel’s Camps—vyit. 
Travels in Boon Gah Arrrah- 
biggee. 
Florida Life and Sport. 
NATURAL History. 
The Audubon Society. 
Rattles and Fangs. 


Economic Ornithology, The Trap. 
A Familiar Shrike. The Savannah Tournament. 
GAME BAG AND GUN. YACHTING. 


The Troops and the Park, 
My Bear Hunting. 
Unele Kellup Takes an Outing. 
Hunting in the Himalayas. 
North Carolina Deer and 
Quail, x 
An enor tant for Dealers. 
Game Preserving in Britain. 
SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 
Shanty Life. 
The Home of the Big Trout. 
Fishing in Alaska. 
The Vagaries of Fly Nomen- 
clature. 
Nepigon Trout. 
A Sturgeon Yarn. 


Another Challenge for the Cup. 
May flower—Galatea Match. 
The Eastern Y. C. Reception. 
The Thetis—Stranger Matches. 
ie Matches for the America 


up. 
Another View of the Question. 
Yachting Notes. 

CANOEING. 
A Day’s Canoe Cruise. 
The Amendments to the Con- 

stitution. 

Notes on Practical Canoeing. 
Birch Barks. 
Toronto C. C. 

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


REFORM IN OHIO. 


be NOTEWORTHY change in public sentiment and 
regard for the rights of the community in fish and 
game has been achieved in some sections of Ohio, where 
in years past the poachers have had things all their own 
way—and a very bad way it was, too. This reform is 
largely due to the new system adopted by the State. At 
the last meeting of the Legislature a law was enacted 
giving the Governor authority to appoint five State Fish 
and Game Commissioners. These Commissioners were 
empowered to make such regulations as they might 
deem necessary for the more efficient protection of 
fish and game, The appointments were as follows: 
C. V. Osborn (President), Dayton; A. C, Williams (Secre- 
tary), Chagrin Falls; H. P, Ingalls, Huntsville, and Judge 
Sadler, Sandusky. The selections were made from both 
political parties, and, as will be seen from the addresses, 
the board covers the State. Soon after their appointment 
the Commissioners divided the State into districts by 

_ counties, assigning as nearly as possible an equal division 
of territory to each Commissioner; and appointed in each 
county a fish and game warden, with a warden also to 
each of the reservoirs, Each Commissioner then ap- 
pointed for his division two or three policemen to assist 

_ the wardens. Thus, it will be observed, a machinery 
for executing the law was provided; and that the new 
order of things meant the law’s execution very soon 
became evident. The good results are already to be 
noted in the abundance of fish for lawful taking in waters 
where formerly the net impoverished the supply. From 
the Lewistown reservoir, for example, where the netters 
have in times past had things all their own way, the 
Commissioners have taken over seven hundred unlawful 
nets; and as a natural result there is now some attraction 
there for those who fishin a manner legalized by the 
statutes. The bass fishing is now at its height, some fish 
weighing 8 and 8lbs. having recently been taken there. 
Commissioner Ingalls visits this lake. On arecent excur- 
sion there he took with the fly a bass of 5ibs. 14oz. 
_ Anglers are attracted from a distance, and the residents 


Ee 


-proper time, or, if he did not appear, to be used as the 


however, that upon the dismissal of the Superintendent 


that the Park was no longer under effective surveil- 
lance, and asa natural result visitors have this season 
committed depredations so extensive as to warrant us in 
characterizing the new order of things as “letting loose 
the vandals upon the Park.” Moreover, while under the 
care of Col. Wear’s trained force of assistants these 
vandals would have been compelled to perpetrate their 
offenses covertly if at all, there have been cases this 
year, where the troops in charge have actually given vis- 
itors express permission to commit unlawful depredations. 

The reference to drunken soldiers, to which our 
correspondent takes exception, was based on these facts. 
In the last week of August a drunken soldier, one of the 
Park guardians, ‘held up” a stage load of ladies and gen- 
tlemen just within the Park, coming from Cinnabar , 
cocked his revolver, and with profanity and obscenity de- 
tained them until it suited his intoxicated fancy to per- 
mit them to goon. On the following day a sergeant and 
two enlisted men were dispatched by Captain Harris to 
arrest this soldier. In due time all four returned, every 
one of them drunk. This is not an isolated case, for 
our correspondent has been witness of drunken brawls 
among the troops in the Park, It was with a knowledge 
of these occurrences that we referred in the manner com- 
plained of to the present guardians. 

Later advices from our correspondent, under date of 
Sept. 21, give information of fires still raging fiercely on 
the head of Blacktail Deer Creek, in the valley of the 
Yellowstone below and above Tower Creek, on the west 
side of Holmes Range and elsewhere. 

Taking it all in all, the summer of 1886 may be set down 
as a most disastrous season for the Park, 


in the vicinity are beginning to learn that it pays to pro- 
tect fish for legitimate fishing. 

Much interest is taken in fishculture, particularly in 
trout culture. Mr. Brad. Smith, of Zanesfield, has suc- 
cessfully stocked a number of ponds in that vicinity with 
trout, and some of the fish, having escaped in times of 
high water, have stocked adjacent waters, much to the 
satisfaction of anglers. 

With respect to game the present outlook is also very 
encouraging, We are informed that in many portions of 
the State it is anticipated that the quail shooting for 1886 
will be better than for any season within the past eight 
years. 

All this points to a changed public sentiment favorable 
to game laws, without which sentiment the efforts of 
officials can be at best only partially effective. Ohio is 
on the right course to secure for the citizens of the State 
the most profitable use of this natural wealth of the fields 
and streams. 


BEGINNING THE DAY RIGHT. 

@ ivecaes is everything in a good start. Begin right in 

the morning with a clear head and a good con- 
science. This golden maxim applies to trade, business 
and moose hunting. To bounce out of bed betimes, swal- 
low breakfast by candlelight, and get ahead of the sun on 
the hilltops is a rule of procedure approved by all suc- 
cessful hunters, and Boston sportsmen have the supple- 
mentary tenet that the early riser must carry afield a 
light heart, too. The belief they entertain is that if one’s 
conscience be troublous and heavy its voice will jar in 
discord with the harmony of the woods. They believe in 
“Nessmuk’s” dictum to “go light.” No burden of con- 
science for them. 

This philosophy has just had a very pretty illustration 
in practice. A Boston sportsman, who has been in the 
Maine woods in seasons past with a rifle, two years ago 
succeeded in killing more moose than he knew what to 
do with. It was on the West Branch of the Penobscot, a 
long way from civilization, and in the woods where ac- 
cording to the old order of things crimes go unpunished. 
So the dead-nmioose-burdened hunter abandoned the car- 
casses to rot; that is to say, he thought he left them there 
in the woods, but as a matter of fact he has been carry- 
ing them about ever since on his conscience. And for 
that size of conscience those dead moose have been a very 
large load, 

Game Warden Allen, of Bangor, an officer whose 
special duty it isto discover unhappy sportsmen with 
moose-heavy souls, struck the track of the Bostonian, and 
fortwo years has been persistently following it. Last 
week the Massachusetts man started for his annual 
Moosehead Lake excursion. He woke up very early the 
other morning in his hotel bedroom at Kineo, not because 
eager to reach his journey’s end, nor because the weight 
on his conscience cried sleep no more, but because Game 
Warden Allen, the conscience reliever, was pounding at 
the door. The interview was not prolonged. The awakened 
moose hunter then and there deposited with the officer of 
the law the whole amount of the fine, $100 for each 
moose unlawfully killed, and the probable costs of prose- 
cution, as a surety for his appearance for trial at the 


THE YACHT CHALLENGER OF NEXT YEAR. 
EFORE the Galatea’s racing is fairly over, the news 
comes by cable that another venturous Briton stands 
ready to challenge for the Cup, and we are once more 
face to face with the probabilities and possibilities of the 
near future. When Genesta and Galatea were built, 
three and two years since, the confidence of British 
yachtsmen in their rule was almost unshaken, and judg- 
ing from the contests of the cutter and sloop there seemed 
every probability that Genesta would easily defeat any 
centerboard sloop that could be brought against her. The 
newcomer, however, from a totally unexpected quarter, 
beat her with her own weapons and opened up an exten- 
sive field to the yacht designer, intermediate between the 
existing English and American types. In spite of Gen- 
esta’s defeat a similar model was tried again this year, 
and has been defeated by a newer Puritan. While we do 
not consider the tests thus far as conclusive, owing to the 
weather in which every race but one in two years has 
been sailed; and while the results in these two cases can- 
not nullify the conclusions on the other side which the 
races in the smaller classes have given, they will carry a 
great weight on both sides of the Atlantic, as fore- 
shadowed in the extract from the London Field, on an- 
other page, 

The movement abroad is strongly in favor of a rejec- 
tion of the time-honored Y. R. A. rule and the substitu- 
tion of a length and sail area rule similar to that in use 
by the leading American clubs. The next challenger has 
yet to be built, and a decision as to her elements and 
details will be made under very different conditions and 
with a much greater store of experience from those of two 
or three years since when the new type of American boat 
was unknown. If it is considered worth while to build a 
yacht to come here and race it is likely that the Y. R. A. 
rule will be of little weight, and that the designer will 
look rather to the future and to American conditions 
than’ to the past and British traditions. If he can 
build a faster yacht for our races and at the 
same time sacrifice no esssentials by taking more 
beam, it is hardly probable that he will reject it, especially 
as the question of ‘‘vested interests” has now disappeared 
entirely. In short, the whole course of events for the 
past two years has been such as to open up a new field to 
the British designer as wide as that which Mr. Burgess 
was the first to step into, While going back in propor! 
tions to the boats of half a dozen years since, of what 
may now be called moderate beam, the designer now has 
the benefit of an enlarged knowledge of the lead keel and 
its capabilities, as well as of improved methods of con- 
struction; and if these are utilized with the same skill that 
has been shown in working under the narrow limits of the 
Y. R, A. rule, Americans cannot afford to go to sleep this 
winter, secure in their dependence on the existing boats, 


law directs, Then, having begun the day aright, the 
moose hunter went on with an unburdened conscience 
and a lighter pocketbook. 


THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PARK. 


ibe letter which Lieut. Wise sends us relative to the 

present government of the Yellowstone Nationa 
Park contains evidence good enough so far as it goes; but 
it is mainly of a negative character, and does not of 
necessity conflict with the positive testimony submitted 
by the special correspondent sent out from this office. It 
is quite unnecessary to reply to Lieut. Wise’s intimation 
that the FOREST AND STREAM is ‘‘booming” the cause of 
the supplanted force of superintendents for the sake of 
regaining for those officers any personal advantage. Our 
interest, and, as we take it, the public’s interest, is to 
have the Park well governed. 

Our remarks were not meant to imply that vandalism 
was any new thing in the Park, There has always been 
more or less of it, and it was not totally suppressed under 
Col, Wear’s administration. The unfortunate fact remains, 


and his force an impression took hold upon the public 


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SAM LOVEL’S CAMPS.—VII. 


ee bright and cloudless morning had a sharp chill in 

its breath, and the Slang was frozen from shore to 
shore, its waters smooth with ice of the regulation thick- 
ness of the first and last cold mornings of a year, namely, 
“as thick as window glass.” Even in the wide expanse of 
Little Otter there was no open water but in streaks along 
the channel, marked by shimmering wavelets in their 
lines of blue and gold when the first rays of the sun shot 
across the landscape. All the hills and mountain ranges 
were hoary as they had been in midwinter, for snow had 
fallen on them while rain had fallen on the lowlands of 
the Champlain Valley. There could be no visiting of the 
traps before noon, for though the stout dugout—a shape- 
lier craft, be it said, than Uncle Lisha had prophesied 
could be turned out by its builder’s hand—might make 
its way unharmed through the ice, it would cost hard 
work, and the frail birch would be cut in shreds in male 
ing a passage through it. And so, when breakfast was 
cooked and eaten, and the slight task of washing the 
few dishes performed, there seemed not much but loafing 
to fill the forenoon with. 

‘We can’t eat half o’ them ere fish afore they spile,” 
Sam remarked, after a long look at the hanging row of 
dressed pickerel; ‘I wish *t some o’ the folks up to Dan- 
vis had t’ other half. Say, Peltier, don’t ye wanter take a 
walk an’ see the country?” 

“Honh! By gol, I d know *baout it,” with a blank stare 
toward the far-off hills of his birthplace, “I do’ know ’s I 
raly wanter hoof it clearn oy’ to Danvis t’day!” 

“Danvis! Shaw! nobody wants ye tu. I was a-thinkin’ 
mebby, *t ‘ould be a pious idee to take three four pickril 
up t’ ol Mister Bartlett, ’at gin us leave to camp here. 
A dreffle clever ol gentleman he is, a forty-leventh 
cousin, of Joels’, an’ a Quaker too, but other kind, Hick- 
site. He lives up there in that tew-story white haouse. 
‘Taint more ’n a mild, an’ we c’n set ye crost in Antwine’s 
canew, er you c’n go ‘raound *f you’d drauther, °T aint 
fur t’ the head o’ the Slang, er to where you c’n cross on 
some lawgs. °F you'd jes’ livs not go an’ take him a mess 
o them fish I’d be ’bleeged to ye. "N’ Antwine, we're 
een a most aouten terbarker an’ crackers. S’posin’ you 
set Peltier acrost, ’n’ go long up the store an’ git the staffs 
o° life? ’N’ say, Peltier, the’s an’ al-killin’ slick gal up to 
Mr. Bartlett’s!” 

Pelatiah’s blushes shone through the sunburn of his 
honest face. “Oh, you git aout, Samwill!” with a bashful 
guifaw, ‘I don’t care nothin’ *baout no gals!” Then, with 
quick forgetfulness of his denial of such weakness, as he 
looked down upon his worn and outgrown raiment, turn- 
ing his arms this way and that to inspect their covering, 
“By gol! I do’ wanter go a-lookin’ ’s I du, where the’s any 
—any young folks!” 

‘Wal, Ah don’ care for me,” Antoine said, gettme 
promptly to his feet, ‘‘Ah guess Ah’ll lookin’ well “nough 
*s Ah do, an’ Ah’ll geat ma close all pref-fume for go see 
de gal. Ah’ll carry dat feesh, an’ Peltiet go store for de 
pro-vizhin. Ah antsee homan so long ago Ah’ll freegit 
what kan close he wore. Come, hoorah boy!” Hecut a 
forked twig from a water maple, and stringing four of 
the nicest fish upon it led the way to the landing, whither 
Pelatiah presently followed after hatchelling his towy 
locks with the sparsely toothed and only comb the camp 
afforded, and vainly attempting to pull his trousers down 
into neighborliness with his boots. They launched the 
dugout, and boarding it, plowed and broke their slow way 
to the further shore, the ice crashing and tinkling and 
jingling along their course, and hissing in long fissures on 
either side. When they had landed, Sam noted that after 
keeping together through the first field, Antoine diverged 
to the right in the direction of the store at the corners, 
and Pelatiah to.the left toward the big white house that 
shone among its gray locusts and against its dusky back- 
ground of orchard. With his pleased half laugh and 
muttered “jes ’s I ’xpected,” came a faint sigh as he 
turned his eyes toward the white dome of Tater Hill, in 
whose morning shadow dwelt his buxom sweetheart. 
There was some comforting promise in the ranks of dry- 
ing muskrat skins that brought a contented expression to 
his face after he had cast a slow calculating glance upon 
them. Then he gathered some turpentine from half a 

_dozen boxed pines, and melting it with grease in a bullet 
ladle set about salving his canoe, which had got a grievous 
wound from a hemlock snag. He had the camp all to 
himself, for Drive had gone off hunting on his own ac- 
count, and his earnest baying could be heard away up- 
stream, mixed with the querulous whistle of the wood- 
chuck he was besieging, But Sam was never weighted 
with any feeling of loneliness in the companionship of the 
woods. If,when among the patriarchal trees and their tribes 
of tenants and dependents, any sense of isolation made 
itself apparent, it was what he called ‘‘a good lonesome,” 
and he enjoyed it to-day. Out of the woods came only 
its own voice and the voices of the wood folk: the sigh of 
the pines and hemlocks; the thud of the partridges’ drum 
beat, beginning with measured strokes and ending in an 
ecstatic roll; the soft cluck and whistle of the jay’s love- 
song intermitting with his more discordant cries; the 
woodpecker’s note of mating time, as if he was sharpen- 
ing his bill with a steel for the battles love might cause; 
and from far away, like the jingle of many discordant 
bells made almost melodious by distance, came the clamor 
of a convention of crows gathered to denounce some 
detested hawk or owl or fox. Near by a chipmonk 
clucked incessantly over his recent discovery of a new 
world wherein were sunlight and fresh air; and Sam’s 
neighbor, the red squirrel, was in high spirits with such 
sunshine after storm, and flung at him a shower of 
derisive jeers and snickers from the trunk of the great 
hemlock where he clung with spasmodic jerks of feet and 
tail. 

“You sassy little cuss!” said Sam, ‘‘what sorter names 
be them yow’re a callin’ on me? I’m a dum’d good min’ 
ter stop your chittereein’ with a pill aouten the Ore Bed! 
You'll be a suckin’ aigs an’ killin’ young birds wus “na 
weasel in less *n a month, you little pirut! But you're 
hevin’ lots o’ fun livin’, ’n’ Id’ know ‘sthey’re my aigs an’ 
birds, so jaw away an’ be dum’d,” And Sam lit his pipe 
with a coal and continued the application of the plaster 
to the canoe bottom. 


_,Now and then the ice fell along shore with sudden 
jingling crashes to the level of the falling water, and as 
the forenoon wore away and the shadows shortened it 
melted apace where the sunshine fell full upon it, and 
open water began to ripple and shimmer in the breeze 
and there was a prospect of making the round of the traps 
in the afternoon if Antoine returned intime, Therentin 
the canoe was mended, and Sam lay taking a lazy smoke 
beside the ashes, casting an occasional glance across the 
Slang for his companions, when a slight wake attracted 
his attention and he saw a small, dark object swimming 
past. ‘‘Naow, Mister Mushrat,” he said, as he crawled 
into the shanty and brought forth the Ore Bed, ‘don’t ye 
know *t aint healthy for none o’ your fam’ly round here?” 
but as he crept to the shore with his rifle cocked and at a 
ready, he saw that the lithe, snake-like movements of 
the swimmer were not those of the muskrat. ‘‘Ah, Mister 
Mink, beg pardon an’ make my manners,” he said, speak- 
ing with the spiteful crack of the rifle. The silent wake 
ended with the spat of the ball, but before the first wave- 
let set the ice to tinkling along the shore, the mink slid to 
the surface feebly making the last struggles for his ten- 
aciously held life, ‘‘That trouble in yer head is too much 
for ye,” Sam said, as, after launching the birch, he picked 
up the yet writhing animal and gave it a finishing whack 
on the gunwale of the canoe, “you tough little cuss. 
What a hard-lifed critter an auter must be; julluk you, 
only cut toa bigger partern. By the great horn spoon! I 
wish *t I could git a crack at one on ’em jest onct! ‘N’ 
the’ haint one left in the hull o° these tew cricks they give 
the’ names to, I s’pose. Ho, hum! Haow many year 
afore the’ won’t be nothin’ left, I wonder? Not till 
arter I’m a-sleepin’ under a blankit o’ sods, I hope.” 
As he sighed and cast the vague yet scrutinizing 
glance of a hunter over water and banks, and it was 
caught by something, larger than mink or muskrat, 
swimming toward him, nothing was further from his 
thoughts than the old adage, ‘The devil is nighest when 
you're speakin’ on him.’ ‘*What’s that ’ere ol’ fool of a 
haoun’ dawg comin’ hum by water for? An’ it col’ “‘nough 
to—Drive, you cussed ol fool” beginning under his breath 
to formulate a rebuke; then as it became apparent that the 
swimmer was not Drive nor any other dog, quite holding 
his breath and reaching cautiously forward for the gun, 
which he was too experienced a woodsman to let long ac- 
company him uncharged. His nerves vibrated with a 
slight tremor when the stock touched his cheek, but at 
the right moment the long barrel hung firm in his gri 
and the Ore Bed snapped out its sharp little voice. eR 
that haint an auter the’ haint fone!” said Sam, looking 
anxiously over the vacant water as he arose and began 
to reload the rifle. ‘An’ Tll be dum’d ’f I haint missed 
him! Hev I forgot haow to shoot just the minute in my 
hull life ’at I’d orter shot the clustest?” But now, a rod 
or more from where the beast had disappeared it broke 
tothe surface again in a wild, writhing, flurrying struggle 
like a great fish in its death throes, and Sam having 
hastily but steadily finished the loading of his gun, fired 
with instantaneous aim at the dark center of the widen- 
ing circles of waves, then laying hold of his paddle, with 
a few strokes sent his craft thither, and dealt the strug- 
gling otter a downright blow with the paddle’s edge that 
took all the fight and nearly all the life out of him. 
When he lifted his prize inboard, the last otter ever killed 
in these waters, Sam was as full of happiness as Pelatiah 
had been over the capture of his big pickerel, but he 
raised no shout of triumph, he only heaved a great sigh 
of intense satisfaction and said, ‘‘There, gol dum ye!” 
Not long after Sam had gone ashore Antoine appeared 
on the eastern bank. The unsteadiness of his gait and 
the loudness of his voice showed that he had more than 
tasted the storekeeper’s ‘‘old Medford,” and Sam watched 


was not likely to injure him, crackers and tobacco would 
be the worse for it, But he got himself and his provis- 
sions safely afloat, and then a few boats’ lengths from 
shore, remembered Pelatiah, for whom he began to call: 
‘Hey! Peltiet! where you was be? Come! Hey! Hoorah, 
boy! Mos’ suppy ready, Bed tam for go sleep! Wal, 
you'll ant goin’ come, va zu diab’, go to dey’! On'stan’ 
bose of it, hein?’ Then resuming his devious way, he 
lifted up his voice, sonorous and tuneful in spite of its 
drunken huskiness, in English song after this wise: 


‘“'Haow dear of ma heart was de screen of ma chilshood, 
When fon’ reggylecshin’ bring him up of ma view, 

De orchy, de middle hees deep tangly wil’wool, 

An’ hitch bee-love spot of ma infant, he's new’ — 


“What was nex’ of it Ah freegit for rembler—oh, Ah 
know: 
‘Hokeyhol’ buckle, ha-ern bung buckle, 
Hol' cover moss buckle, he’ll hang up de well!’” 


Having got the better of this to his complete satisfac- 
tion he fell to murdering the words of another cold water 
song high in the popular favor of those days: 


“ ‘Oh den rrre-sagn dem Trro-sy wahn, 
Hitch smahlin son of a daugh-taa, 

For he ant so good for de useful blood 
As acol’ of spahklin’ wa—taa!’” 


‘“Whoop! Hoorah for hoorah! Where was you goin’ for 
20, can-noe? Ant you'll know it way for shanty? Probly 
you'll get start for Danvit, ant it? Gat sail on woggin, do 
dat!” He had become aware at last that the canoe, after 
making some uncertain progress toward the desired port, 
was now headed for the eastern shore of the Slang. 
‘Here, Antwine, come here!” Sam shouted, becomin 
anxious again concerning the fate of the crackers an 
tobacco, then to himself: ‘Hear that dum‘d Canuck, 
drunker ‘na bumble bee, an’ a singin’ temp’ance songs! 
What sets folks allus to singin’ them when they ’re full o’ 
rum, an’ ongodly sinners to shontin’ hymnes, I wonder? 
Kinder ev’nin’ things up, I s’pose. Amn’ there comes Pel- 
tier! If that dum’d fool ondertakes to bring him over, 
he'll draownd him, sartin. Peltier! don’t ye tech to come 
acrost till I come arter ye! Come here, Antwine, wi’ 
them crackers an’ terbarker—I’m most starvin’.” ; 

‘‘Bah gosh! M’sieu Loyet, Ah’ll been mek it un petite 
voyage for ma healthy! Naow Ah’ll goin’ git Peltiet, 
sah,” and he began to shape his course to the best of his 
ability toward the waiting passenger. } 

“Qh, comealong here, Antwine,” Sam called, coaxingly, 
“T’ve got suthin to show ye!” ; “2 

“Bah gosh, M’sieu Lovet, Ah’ll captins dis boats!” An- 
toine answered, still paddling on his way with blundering 
strokes, ‘‘Wen Ah’ll get ready come 


his embarkation with some anxiety, for though a soaking” 


wen Ah’ll get ready, Ah’ll don’t comin’! bah gosh feesh 
hooks! On’stan’?” } 

‘Look a here, Antwine,” said Sam, in a different tone, 
and at the same time launching the birch and stepping 
into it, ‘‘you come ashore right straight off, er I'll come 
aout there an’ knock ye gally west, an’ tow ye ashore! 
Ive go’ donea foolin’.” 

“Oh, Sam, you'll ant gittin’ mad, was it! Youant wan’ 
leave you visity for roos’ all naght on banks lak geeses, 
don’t it? Alvll goin’ git it, me.” 

**You come here!” Sam said sharply, as he pushed his 
canoe afloat, and Antoine turning the prow of the dug- 
out homeward was soon alongside. ‘Oh, Sam,” he 
whined in maudlin tones as he tumbled ashore, ‘*What 
you was talk lak dat way for? Yowll know Ah ant wan’ 
faght wid you, Sam. Dey ant fo’ hond’ed t’ousan’ man 
could scairt me, but Ah ant wan’ leek ma frien’ sah! Bah 
gosh, no!” and he made an attempt to embrace Sam. 

“Allright,” Sam said, putting him aside, “‘I must go 
an’ git Peltier. You look a’ that ‘ere annymil ‘at I killed 
whilst you was gone, an’ then lay daown an’ take a 
snooze, for I know you're turrible tired with all ’at you've 
underwent.” 

As Antoine balanced himself before the dead otter and 
focused his yague stare upon it, he was at first almost 
overcome with wonder, ‘What you call dat, Sam? 
Panters? Bears? No, he ant bears, he'll got some tails! 
What he was be?’ 


“Auter,” Sam anwered. 

Oh, yas, otty, yas, what we'll call it la loutre, yas, yas. 
Ah keel more as fave honded of it in Canada, some of it 
more bigger as you was, but dis one sosmall Ah ant know 
heem, Ah s’pose you'll feel pooty plump, Sam, prob’ly, 
but he leetly fellar, not much bigger as minks was. at 
for you ant let heem growed, Sam, hein?’ But Sam was 
half way across the Slang, and when he returned with 
Pelatiah, the Canadian was snoring his way into the ob- 
livious interior of the land of Nod. 

“Youneedn’t git nothin’ for me t’ eat,” Pelatiah said, as 
Sam began preparations for a late dinner, ‘‘for they made 
me eat dinner with ’em. Oh, my gol! a heap bigger ’n 
I c’ld see over, they piled ont’ my plate! They hedn’t hed 
a fish this year, n’ they was turrible *bleeged to you, ’n’ 
made me bring a hull ha’ bushel o’ apples, signofiders an’ 
gillfaowers, they be. I’m goin’ to take the bag hum 
some time. An’ they thee’d an’ thaou’d me jes’ if I was 
a member ‘mong Friends *s they say. ’N’ old Mister Bart- 
lett he wanter know ’f I knowed any stiddy feller *t 
wanter hire aout for six or eight mont’s, an’ fin’ly sez 
he, ‘does thee wanter?’ S’pose aour folks ’ould let me, 
Samwill, bein’ ’t I haint come of age, an’ haow much ’d I 
orter ast him? Say,” without waiting for an answer, 
“that gal haint their darter, she’s their hired gal, but by 
gol! she’s harnsome ’nough to be the President’s darter. 
She’s neater ‘n any school marm! Oh! ‘f I wan’t ‘shamed 
o’ my darn’‘d ol’ ragged duds, an’ me a stickin’ tew foot 
aouten both ends on em. Shouldn’t s’pose she’ ha’ spoke 
tu me, but she ast me a hull lot o’ questions ’baout 
my folks, an’ kep’ a smilin’ jes ’s clever! S’pose she 
wouldn’t look at me agin, would she, Samwill?” 

“Can’t tell ye, Peltier; the’s no tellin’ nothin’ *baout 
what women folks ‘ll du or won't du,” Sam answered, 
rising and brushing from his tawny beard the crumbs of 
the crackers wherewith he had made his dinner. ‘‘Wal, 
I must be off an’ tend to what traps I can, for that poor 
creetur won't be no use to-day, Peltier, don’t ye never 
drink no sperits *thaout ye raly need ‘em, ‘n’ that'll be 
mighty seldom. When huntin’ an’ fishin’ an’ trappin’ an’ 
drinkin’ goes together, the huntin’ an’ fishin’ an’ trappin’ 
gits dreffle poorly *tended tu, I tell ye. If he wakes up 
ugly, you kinder saunder off an’ let him work it off alone 
by hisself, erless’—after a little consideration—‘‘you'd 
druther swat him side of the head tew three times an’ 
make him behave hisself, If he thinks you're the least 
mite afeared on him, he’ll be meaner ’n tunket, arter the 
way 0’ all his dum’d breed.” ; 
Giving this advice, Sam departed, and during his ab- 
sence Pelatiah comforted himself with apples and gum 
and pleasant waking dreams, 

The sun had gone down behind the woods and twilight 
was creeping over the landscape, and the evening air was 
vibrating with the ceaseless pur of the toads and the shrill 
chime of the Hyla’s vesper bells, before the light dip of 
Sam’s returning paddle was heard, followed presently by 
the swish of the canoe bottom on the matted drift of 
rushes. He had as little to show for his voyage as was to 
be expected after such an unpropitious night for trapping 
as the last had been, and he had not had time to visit and 
reset nearly all the traps as he might have done with An- 
toine’s help, and so Sam was not in his pleasantest mood 
when he stalked into the firelight with his light burden 
of muskrats. ‘‘Haint that dum’d peasouper come to his 
senses yit?” he said, pausing a moment to listen to An- 


‘toine’s snores, ‘wish ’*t he'd crawled int’ the Slang an’ 


draownded hisself; but he couldn’t—he haint one o’ the 
draowndin’ kind. Wal, Peltier, le’s ha’ suthin’ t' eat— 
reckoned you'd ha’ got some BUPESE reatly ‘fore naow.” 

“Wal,” Pelatiah apologized, ‘I did think on’t some *n’ 
I went so fur 's to cutsome pork, but I was feared I'd spile 
it a-fryin’ on’t; and went so fur as to wash some ’taters, 
but I didn’t know whether no to put em in hot water or 
col’, am’ the same wi’ the tea, an’ I didn’t know whether 
no it took a han*ful for a drawin’, er less, er more, an so 
I didn’t do nuthin sca’sely, an’ Antwine he haint done 
much only snort and grunt. I’m sorry, but I guess my 
‘cumilary edication has been sorter mislected’, as Solon 
Briggssays. Cumilary! what in J’rus’lem does that mean, 
spose?” 

_*Oh, wal,” Sam said cheerily, ‘ney’ mind, we'll ha’ 
suthin’ to right,” and he soon had pork, fish and potatoes 
cooked and ready. ‘‘I b’lieve I'll call aour sleepin’ pard- 
ner; he’s hungry ’f he only knowed it, Antwine!” Getting 
no response but a grunt, he dragged the Canadian forth 
by the legs and shook him to such wakefulness that he 
sat upright and stared blankly at the smoking slab. ‘‘Bah 
gosh! where Ah’ll was? Ah’ll tought Ah was keel in de 
Papineau war!” ‘ 

“You'd orter ben,” said Sam. 

“Oh Sam, no! Dis was gra’ deal bettah for me. ‘F 
Ah’ll dead, Ah can’ heat, but naow Ah show you, me!” 
And he did, while they ate their supper without much 
sauce of conversation, 

*‘Naow then, Antwine,” Sam said, as they prepared to 
turn in for the night, “I wanter tell ye one se ye git 
drunk agin whilst we're here, I'll give ye the ightiest 


hidin’ ’t ever you hed in the best blue beech gad Ic’n find 
ar, Ah‘ll comin’; !—an’ I know where the’ ’s some neat ones!” 


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183 


“Me? Dronk! Oh bahgosh! Ah’ll antnever got dronk 
ma laf tam fore, nor afty ward, nor dis tam, bah gosh! 
An was tive, an’ sah, Ah was nat’rally seek!” 
“Wal,” said Sam, ‘‘it "ll be better for your health not to 
hey no more sech fits o° sickness.” 
Then, hilled by the incessant, monotonous chorus of 
the toads and frogs, they went to sleep. 


TRAVELS IN BOON GAH ARRAHBIGGEE 
FROM THE DIARY OF JOSEPH GOATER. 
EDITED BY F. BH. TEMPLE BELLEW. 
(Continued,) 


NE day when paddling up a narrow tributary to the 
lake, our attention was suddenly called to a loud 
smacknig and splashing 
some distance off, Steer- 
ing the canoe noiselessly © 
in that direction, we 
discovered a large speci- 
men of the fist fish with 
his hand-like tail grasp- 
ing the root of a tree 
by the water's edge, and 
thrashing the bank and 
water all around him 
with great violence. He 
was defending himself 
against the attack of 
nearly a dozen large 
water rats that surround- 
ed him, showing their 
long white teeth and 
glittering eyes as they 
flew at him with the 
miost determined feroc- 
ity. The body of one 
dead vat with its white 
belly turned upward 
floated past us as we 
watched, andthe corpses 
of two others lay on the 
bank. Several were 
wounded and moved 
about with difficulty, 
still they continued to 
aid their fellows in the 
attack. Their chief ob- 
ject seemed to be to get 
at the grasping fin, and 
so make their fishy op- 
ponent let go his hold, 
though they not infre- 
quently sprang for his 
pill fins, when, however, 
they were thrashed off 
as soon as they made 
a lodgment. One big 
fellow I noticed particu- 
larly, who was eyi- 
dently the leader of the 
attacking party, dis- 
played marked daring 
and energy.  Seyeral 
times he succeeded in 
getting a hold on the 
gill fins, only to be vio- 
lently shaken off again. 
The battle was long ana 
sanguinary, but after 
watching it for over 
twenty minutes I began 
to notice signs of weak- 
mess on the part of the 
huge eel. is blows 
were not so rapid nor vigorous as at first, while the rats 
fought on with scarcely any abatement of energy, per- 
chaps for the reason that every now and then, when ex- 
hausted, two or three of them would withdraw from the 
field of battle and rest in the 
lone grass, and then return to 
the conflict with renewed energy. 
Just after one of these resting 
Spells, [noticed the captain rat 
crawl stealthily round to a good 
position whence, after watching 
motionlessly for some seconds, he 
made asuddeén spring and fast- 
ened his white teeth in the throat 
of the fist fish. This time he was 
not shaken off'so quickly as be- 
fore but held his grip for a suf- 
ficient length of time to enable 
his companions to make an as- 
‘fault on the grasping tail of the 
fish. It was only for an instant, 
however, for the eel coiling itself 
‘up, sent the poor rodent flying 
in the air fully 12ft. off. Then 
the others were quickly scat- 
tered from their hold on the. 
tail, which, being well protected 
with armored plates, offered but 
a poor hold for even the sharp 
as of the rats. Little daunted, 
oweyer, by this repulse, the 
band of rodents collected together 
and seemed to hold a brief coun- 
cel of war. 
_ What then followed truly 
‘caused me astonishment. The 
ie body of the attacking 
torce, leaving two or three of 
their number to harrass the 
enemy, retired into the under- 
brush, and remained concealed 
or some little time. Presently 1 
aw them returning, dragging 
with them sprays of a pecu- 
larly tortuous and thorny shrub, to each shrub 
here being detailed two or three of the rats. These 
branches they dragged up as close as they could to 
me side of the eel near the tail, while a body of fighters 
ept him engaged on the other. Then under the cover of 
abbatis, they advanced on the vulnerable point of 
ir foe, at the same time a general assault being made 


by the entire force. The commanding rat made a vigor- 
ous jump for the throat of the fish, succeeding, however, 
only in catching one of the fins, but to this he held on 
long enough to énable his companions to get at the tail, 
when he was sent off gyrating through the air as before. 
But this time the thorny abbatis served as a temporary 
shield for the assailants, the captain joing their num- 
bers, and though his eelship sent the twigs flying about 
right and left, #{ was too late; the enemy had mutilated 
two or three digits of his fist and he was losing his grip. 
Never have I seen such fury displayed by any living 
creature aS was now exhibited by this slimy monster. 
His form seemed absolutely to disappear, and in its place 
nothing but a gray mist filled with bits of leaves and 
grass was visible, so rapid were his motions. This exer- 


tion could not last long. In a few seconds he fell with a 


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others in the last state of decomposition, 


the vanquished warrior, like the white ghost of a note of 
exclamation, came floating toward us, True to the tra- 
dition that eels never know when they have been killed, 
this creature made several dissentient struggles as we 
dragged it into the boat. An autopsy at once revealed 
the whole cause of this bloody encounter. The monster 
had desolated the homes and firesides of a whole colony 
of hard-working and industrious rodents, for in his capa- 
cious abdomen I found no less than forty-seven young 
rats, some of them in the earliest stages of infancy, and 
So ended one 
of the most fiercely contested battles that I ever witnessed, 
Four dead rats I counted on the bank, and others must 
have been carried away by the stream. 

We have all heard the sagacity of rats made the subject 
of wondering admiration, but nothing can surpass the 
instance I have just nar- 
rated, and which I saw 
with my own eyes. 
Surely here was evidence 
of something beyond 
mere instinct, some pro- 
cess of reasoning so 
nearly allied to that 
which goes on in the 
human brain as to make 
it difficult to distinguish 
between the two. 

Poptee, who had man- 


ifested more interest in 
Ligh eh the encounter than any 
Oe ao of the rest of the party, 


to the extent even of 
nearly upsetting the 
canoe and pitching us 
allinto the water, craved 
possession of the dead 
body, which being given 
him, he carefully skin- 
ned and stuffed, and 
subsequently forwarded 
to his wife as a trophy 
of his prowess, or a 
souvenir of affection, I 
do not know which. As 
no-one at our encamp- 
ment seemed to hanker 
after the flesh of the 
creature as a part of our 
menu, we restored it to 
the lake, minus its over- 
coat, and satisfied our 
appetites with roasted 
marble duck, wadda 
cakes and baked roots. 
That night, however, we 
suffered for our indiscre- 
tion in not removing the 
carcass to a greater dis- 
tance by the snarlings 
and squabbling of a herd 
of khypates (asmall car- 
rion-eating animal) over 
the remains; these in 
turn arousing the ire of 
our dogs, they took a 
hand in the fray and 
made night pretty hide- 
ous until nearly day 
dawn. In vain did I 
drag myself from my 
cosy cot and call upon 
the dogs to withdraw 
from the conflict. In 
vain did Lblow my loud- ~ 
est and most peremptory 


thud on the bank, and then drawing his body up like the | whistle, (an instrument by the way that we never allowed 


letter S, made a bold dash for the water. 
all the rats were after him, and the game was apparently 
up. He could not thrash in the water, and was too much 


disabled to swim with any great rapidity. I could now 
see very little of what went on under the water save a 
confused, struggling mass, with occasional pale flashes 


from the white stomachs of the contestants. 
the heads of the rodents began to appear one by one 
above the surface as they swam toward the shore, and 
shortly after the mangled and blood-stained abdomen of 


Presently | 


In an instant | ourselves to be without in our explorations) until the 


muscles around my jaws and ears ached like the rheuma- 
tism. In vain did I use persuasive expressions and play 
the old Dickens with the Deca) 
logue: the dogs would not be 
silent. So at last in a moment 
of desperation I seized one of my 
double barrel guns and let fly a 
dose of No. 8 in the direction in 
which the noise seemed thickest. 
For amoment there was a dead 
silence, broken, however, inime- 
diately by the guttural excla- 
mation of the cowardly Loptee 
whose frightened face I could 
see by the light of the night fire 
peering out of an aperture in his 
tent close by. He thought I had 
been attacked by some dangerous 
monster and was defending my 
life. To the credit, however, of 
my Wang-brezzy, they came 
rushing out armed with the poles 
of their Khi-goorta and followed 
by the rest of the attendants. 
Then the valiant Loptee deeming 
things tolerably safe sallied forth 
and threatened deeds of dar- 
ing against any possible foes. 
He had every virtue had poor 
Poptee and would, I think, have 
willingly laid down his life for 
mecould he have done so withont 
going through the process of 
dying. I bade my warriors make 
a raid on the noise makers who 
had renewed their disturbance, 
but though they did it right 
manfully they merely multiplied 
the clamor with no further effect 
than if they had charged a swarm 
of mosquitoes. So I ordered 
them all to their tents, and we 
made the best we could of the matter until the next 
morning. But the most extraordinary part of this little 
adventure was yet tocome. I slept late the next day, 
and on drawing aside the curtain of my tent and looking 
in the direction of the previous night’s fracas, the whole 
bank, trees, reeds and stones seemed covered with snow. 
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184 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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[Sepr. 50. 1886, 


FLORIDA LAND, LIFE AND SPORT. 


Presse DE LEON’S yoyage to Florida in search of 

the “Fountain of Youth” is noteworthy as the first 
of many journeys made to that balmy clime in the en- 
deavor to realize the improbable and impossible. 
resident Floridian it is astonishing that the advertise- 
ments published by many unprincipled land companies 
should be read otherwise than with incredulity and in- 
dignation. Distorted facis, barefaced misstatements and 
deliberate falsehoods are common. Sorry am I to say 
they find many believers. Eyen for a fair-minded man 
it is difficult to give a comprehensive and just statement 
of the facts. You say there is not the fortune in an 
orange grove so generally claimed. At once an instance 
will be quoted, correctly, whose prominence is its excep- 
tion, A pamphlet tells you of some one who made $300 
from an acre of vegetables, possibly quite true, but a 
thing he is never likely to do again. And where one 
makes a success by hard work, good judgment and pro- 
pitious weather, a score fail. 

Ihave hved in Florida nearly seven years. I know 
something about it, but not as much as the average six 
weeks tourist. What little I do know, however, may be 
of use to my friends of the FOREST AND STREAM; and re- 
membering how eagerly I sought information before I 
came here, 1 will mention a few things one ought to 
know ere he comes to Florida either to visit or live. 

The atmosphere of Florida is not always the ‘‘breath of 
flowers.” It wasn’t on the 12th of January last. On that 
morning the thermometer registered 17° Fahrenheit, and 
things looked “puny.” On Jan. 9 the thermometer 
marked 26°; on Jan. 10, 18°; on Jan. 11, 22°; on the 12th 
17°, and on the 18th 24°, All the above records were 
taken about 7 A, M. each day, and from a registering 
thermometer. The newspapers North stated, ‘All oranze 
trees Iilled and Florida nearly ruined.” The Florida 
papers talked back, ‘‘No damage worth mentioning.” 
Now in June, when the entire damage is visible, we hear 
nothing of it. 

The injury is heavy. In the village where Iam there 
are about seven hundred and fifty ‘‘old” trees. By ‘‘old” 
trees are meant those that came up from the roots of the 
trees frezen to the ground by the great frost of 1835. 

This village is a very old one and situated near Jack- 
sonville, being probably the most northerly of any large 
orange growing settlement, The ‘“‘old” trees mentioned 
are all dead. Besides the fifty year old trees there isa 
class of from fifteen to twenty year old trees. When these 
last were healthy and had received fertilization sufficient 
to give vigorous life, they survived the cold with more or 
less damage, <All trees lost their leaves. 

The loss to this village is probably greater than to any 
other in the State. Being so old a settlement it has more 
“old” trees than most others. The new settlements of 
course haye none. These old trees might be fairly esti- 
mated to average fifteen hundred oranges each, annually. 
In Northern Florida there will not be a one-eighth crop 
next season. 

On the 20th of January I visited De Land, nearly 200 
miles south of Mandarin. I was told the thermometer 
fell ta 16 , but I doubtit. The leaves were mostly on the 
trees, green and unhurt, while at Mandarin everything 
was brown and withered and the groves looked as though 
a fire had passed throughthem. In seven years we haye 
had three freezes severe enough to ruin the ungathered 
crop. This is nearly every alternate year. 

The further north you can grow oranges the better their 
flavor is, The transportation is better. Healthfulness is 
greater. Other crops, strawberries and early vegetables 
are more easily shipped, The mails are more frequent 
and regular. 

Orange growing is not as profitable as supposed, If 
you make your own grove, and by forcing make ib bear 
at eight to ten years, it is an expensive piece of property. 
If you let it make itself it will not bear so soon by some 
years, but it is just as good, if not a better grove. Five 
years ago oranges sold for $15 per thousand. Now they 
sell for $8 and $9. The care orange trees require is con- 
tintial and experienced. A recent disease known as 
“root rot” has proved very destructive. The crown roots 
are attacked and the tree girdled. 

Vegetables are not the bonanza imagined. There has 
been much money made on tomatoes, cucumbers, etc., 
but we hear of thesuccesses, never of thefailures. Straw- 
berries appear to survive as the fittest. The cost of 
raising is not great and they can be laid down in New 
York or Boston for about 16 cents per quart. When 
berries sell below 25 cents per quart the shipping 
stops. There were about forty thousand quarts shipped 
from here this season. I have known strawberries ripe 
on the 5th of January. Lastseason the first shipment was 
made on the 24th of March. With strawberries frost 
merely cuts off the bloom and decays them, It usually 
killstomatoes. As in everything else experience is needed, 
but every one is obliging and readily aids a newcomer in 
the kindest way. So much for fruit and vegetable grow- 
ing. Now I want to say something concerning game. — 

Tt is possible.to discharge a gun and not killsomething 
although I was told differently before I came here, 
Furthermore, it will soon be difficult to find anything to 
discharge a gun at. The lack of a game lawis adisgrace to 
the State government. The deer are becoming very 
scarce, Ten years ago you were nearly certain of at 
least seeing deer on a trip into the woods. Now one 
considers himself very fortunate if he catches a glimpse 
of buckskin in a three days camp. Men who hunt on 
spare days thought nothing of killing a deer every trip. 
The same men don’t kill twoa year now. Not only do 
they shoot right through the breeding season but they kill 
fawns and does heavy with young. [have seen these things 
and know what Isay. I have seen afawn that dressed 
only 21lbs entire, I have seen a wild turkey offered for 
sale that only weighed 4lbs. I haye seen many turkeys 
killed in April and May and I know men who would 
shoot a hen turkey on her nest. To prevent such things 
as these, laws that can and will be enforced, are necessary. 
With small birds itisthe same. The negro traps and kills 
for the pot. Robins, thrushes, jays, flickers and even 
cardinals and mockers are game to him, The way quail 
are trapped is simple and effective. The old time “figure 
four” trap ona large scale usually takes in the entire 
covey. I have also heard of a bunch of quail being 
watched until they settled for the night and then the 
watcher approached and deftly threw a cast net over the 
entire lot. What makes a sportsman most angry is to 
see the half prown boys, each with a gun, prowling about 


To the |_ 


and shooting everything visible. They tie the birds by 
their necks to a string and are not always careful to put 
an end to the sufferings of the wounded. A gasping and 
fluttering bird causes no feeling to a negro, while a 
humane man is indignant at such cruelty. 

But there are pleasanter things in Florida than frosts 
and bird catchers, Florida has many facilities for hunt- 
ing and camping that are wanting at the North, When 
you go on a camp you are generally sure fo camp in a 
wild and unfrequented section, You are seldom near a 
house and seldom meet strangers. I think that a chief 
delight is to realize you are in a wild country and are 
leaving civilization behind, A stranger in a camp is un- 
welcome, There are exceptions, but that is the rule. 


You and your party go to be alone and instinctively. 


resent the intrusion of the chance individual who comes 
to camp to see what he can, and comment audibly or 


otherwise.. One beauty of Florida camping is, you can, 


goso much by boat. And when one goes by boat many 
luxuries are taken that-are never thought of on a tramp. 
Besides, you have the pleasure of managing the boat, 
Wood in Florida is unsurpassed. Lightwood is found 
everywhere, Fat pine knots, resinous splinters for kind- 
lings, and after supper a big pine stump for an all night’s 
fire that no rain can ‘‘out.” Speaking of rain, ‘that 
reminds me.” I went on a camp up Julington Creek in 
February, 85. The captain had not been on a camp since 
he arrived in this country, and selecting a promising day 
we went in a small ‘‘cat,” with a Rushton 45ft. in tow. 
I usually go prepared for rain, but neyer having been 
caught I grew careless, and went this time without any 
shelter whatever. We made camp and had supper when, 
as we were laying in a stock of wood for the night, it 
began to sprinkle. We put up some poles and spread the 
captain’s sleeping bag and my blanket over them, They 
kept off the sprinkle, but directly it came down heavily 
and began to blow, In ten minutes the blankets were 
soaked and the water came through in streams. It was 
wetter under the covering than outside. For atime we 
contrived, by kneeling close together, to keep dry all but 
our legs that extended behind us. We made a little fire 
close outside the shelter and put the coffee pot on, and 
for some time we drank coffeeand smoked to keepawake. 
But at last small streams began to trickle down our backs. 
We shifted position, There were other streams. We 
moved again. Worse than ever, We gave it up and 
stalked out in the storm. We cut wood and madea large 
fire. The captain couldn’t sleep, He stood back to the 
fire till he was soaked throughin front. Then hereversed 
and faced the fire till he was soaked through behind. 
His comments were varied and free. I did notremark on 
the weather so mugh as I did on my stupidity in not 
bringing some shelter. I obtained some sleep of an un- 
ceitain kind, which, indefinite as it was, the captain be- 
grudged me. It rained all night, but cleared in the 
morning, I am not likely to get left like that again. 
But, after all, what would outing be worth if all were 
fair and no mishaps gaye zest to the trip, affording many 
a merry laugh afterward. 

The manner of hunting deer here is by driving. It is 
probably the only way likely to be successful to any ex- 
tent. During the day the deer remain almost entirely in 
the swamps, where it is impossible to approach them. At 
night they come out on the ridges to feed. 

I went ona hunton New Year’s day last. Bill and I 
took a horse and cart and drove fifteen miles out east. On 
the road we were joined by Sam and his dogs. We had 
an early start and arrived at our camping spot at noon. 
The early start was not effected without an effort. Bill 
and I slept in the same apartment and I set the alarm for 
4 o'clock. When it went off 1 mustered energy enough 
to tell Bill it was time to getup. Only a grunt in reply. 
T laid still awhile and thena rooster crowed. ‘‘Come, 
Bill, we must get up, didn’t you hear that rooster crow?” 
‘That's a 12 o’clock chicken,” murmured Bill. 

Lswung out on the floor and pounced on him. A yell 
of terror as I dragged him out followed by a shiver and 
“Jucksnation ain't it cold,” After reaching our destina- 
tion we made camp and then put the dogs out. We 
jumped one buck that afternoon. He wasso distant we 
had no chance for a shot. We did not start another, and 
returned to camp early as Bill wanted to try and ‘‘roost” 
some turkeys. Ihadn’t much faithin Bill’s roost, but 
agreed to go along. When we arrived at the swamp, we 
separated to post ourselyes about 100yds. apart. The 
swamp was skirted by a brier patch that would have wor- 
ried a cat to. crawl through. Iam larger than a cat and 
it worried mein proportion. But *‘T had it to do,” as Bill 
said, and I contrived to get through with most of my 
clothing. I cautiously made my way toa fallen log in 
range of several big cypresses, and there I seated myself 
up tomy knees in water. I stayed till dark but no tur- 
keys. Squirrels ran close to me and birds perched near 
by. Oncea swish of wings made me cautiously glance 
upward, but it was a great blue heron flying over. Fin- 
ally I hooted to Bill and on his reply proceeded to tackle 
the brier patch again. Sam hada good fire and supper 
ready, and after hanging our wet clothes where they 
would dry, we fellto and deyoured everything within 
reach. After supper Bill and Sam proposed going ‘‘jack- 
ing.” Isaid I’d keep camp and look atter the dogs, Sam 
asked me to listen, and if a gun was fired and he whooped 
to turn the dogs loose. If he whooped and no gun was 
fired I would know they had missed camp, and I was to 
answer and give them the direction. 

After they had gone I lighted my pipe and settled back 
against a big pine. The dogs curled themselves up near 
me and lay blinking at the fire. I don’t think I ever en- 
joyed an evening more. Beyond the firelight it was 
pitch dark. We had brought no axe and merely piled 
large logs and knots for a fire. In every direction pro- 
jected flaming arms and as some brand burned through 
and fell with a crash the dogs would lazily lift their head 
and blink sleepily, then with a glance at me curl them- 
selves up for another nap. I knocked my pipe out and 
refilled it and knocked it out again; and stirred the fire 
and re-arranged the wet garments drying. No shot from 
the hunters, no whoop. I was very drowsy and at last 
fell asleep and, withthe dogs, dreamed of the sport on 
the morrow, 

“Hi, there, you want to burn up.” I jumped and found 
Bill and Sam returned and the fire so close as nearly to 
burn my blanket. They had turned around in their tramp 
and whooped to me, but of course got no answer and 


‘after considerable work succeeded in getting their bear- 


ings for camp. They saw no deer sign. — 
‘We put the dogs out early in the morning, but for some 


time had no success. After a while it came onto rain 
and I, who had been ranging about 200yds. to the right, 
came over to the others and we consulted as to the propri- 
ety of leaving for home. While still undecided the dogs 
opened and presently an old buck came down the open, 
clearing the palmettoes in great style. We all treed and 
eagerly watched the approach. He diverged soas to pass 
at about the place I had just left. The ground was so 
open there was no way for us to intercept him without 
exposing ourselves. When he came opposite I gave him 
two shots from my Winchester, but did not touch him 
and he headed for a big swamp where the dogs lost him, 
Bill’s look of despair was ludicrous. ‘‘Jucksnation, there 
goes our last chance.” And so it was. 

Alligators were formerly plentiful about here, but are 
now very scarce. I measured one, shot about two years 
ago, that measured 11ft. 9in. The stories of 16 and i8ft. 
‘gators are all fables. The largest L ever saw (being alive 
I could not measure) I estimated at 13ft. Quail here are 
very numerous and tame. You can start a covey almost 
any time, but if you drop one, your chance of bagging it 
in the palmetto is poor unless you have a good retriever. 

There are many Swamps in this country, and to them 
you should go for an experience curious to a Northener, 
Many of them are almost impassable, but familiarity and 
experience are great aids. I thoroughly enjoy exploring 
a swamp, and my lady relatives and friends suggest ’m 
crazy, ‘*What you can possibly find to admire or interest 
you in a swamp is beyond me,” said one. No doubt she’s 
right. What would give me the keenest delight would 
pass unnoticed by them, and the satisfaction of exploring 
an almost impenetrable morass is comprehensible only to 
a born sportsman and lover of nature. 

One April morning I started to visit avery largeswamp 
near by, known as the ‘‘Bay.” I particularly desired a 
great blue heron, and I knew afew frequented this par- 
ticular swamp. I had been there before and knew the 
lay of the land pretty thoroughly. After getting about 
two hundred yards in I selected a likely concealment on 
a bit of dry ground about six feet square and made my- 
self comfortable, Pretty soon a heron pitched on a tree 
about one hundred and fifty yards distant and began 
preening himself. I patiently awaited his pleasure in 
hopes he might soon select a perch within shot, but he 
seemed quite contented and continued his toilet, only oc- 
casionally stretching his long neck at some suspicious 
sound or to recognize a passing friend. I waited half an 
hour and then decided something must be done. Now 
the ground, or rather water between him and me, was a 
discouraging sight to view. Water, in depth from one to 
five feet, and dense brush and vines, much of it being 
dead and dry and lying close to the water. I decided to 
stalk him, and I knew the cracking of a dry stick would 
probably start him, so I reasoned, as it would be impos- 
sible to go either through or around the undergrowth I 
must go under. Iput shells, pipe, tobacco and matches 
in a safe and dry place, and taking only the two loads in 
my gun I slid softly into the water and sank until only 
my head and right arm were out. I took nearly three- 

uarters of an hour in making one hundred yards. At 
times I would be nearly upright in the water, then lying 
at full length in a shallow place, all the while immersed 
tomy chin. Many times I paused to cautiously cut or 
break a vine or branch that I could not pass otherwise, 
and several times I rested my gun in the bushes, for it 
was very tiring holding it clear of the water in so awk- 
ward a position. Two or three times I caught sight of 
the heron, usually quiet. But once the distant report of 
a gun made him wary and suspicious. When about fifty 
yards from him I came to open water, No undergrowth 
and consequently no concealment. I was close enough 
for a shot but his body was almost hidden by a branch 
and a bunch of Spanish moss, I deliberated and resolved 
to risk it, I missed him clean and he sailed away. I 
stood upright about waist deep and was watching him in 
hopes he might turn when a shadow passed me and 
another heron that my shot had startled flew over. I got 
sight on him about seventy yards away and let him have 
it and dropped him stone dead. It took me nearly half 
an hour to find him in that jungle, 

Regarding the purchasing of property in land, in 
Florida, a word might be said. ‘Sandbank” towns are all 
the rage. Several persons buy a tract of land at from 
$1.25 to $5.00 per acre, and at once a prospectus is drawn 
up. A map is made and on it is shown the location of 
the proposed improvements, Broad streets and avenues 
give it a go-ahead appearance. There is a site for a 
church, a site for a school-house, a site for a town-hall, 
and a site for a dog-pound. It looks very nice on paper, 
but very different in a pine barren. The site for the 
church would dismay any denomination but the Baptists; 
for the same reason the site for the dog-pound is admir- 
able, as to impound the dogs and drown them would be 
only one operation, Many persons buy property in 
Florida without seeing it, and are sadly disappointed 
afterward. I have neither time nor space to go into this 
matter fully; but be sure of one thing: Take nothing on 
hearsay or from an advertisement; go yourself and also 
get the judgment of some disinterested resident, because 
often lands that appear at times desirable are: at other 
periods of the year overflown. Notwithstanding the set- 
backs Florida has had, and the false booming given her 
by unscrupulous speculators, she is a grand State and has 
a great future before her. CALUMET. 


CINCINNATI, O., July 31. 


IN SEPTEMBER MAILS. 
Fiditor Forest and Stream: 

Tam glad your contributor of ‘Uncle Lisha” note is again to be 
heardfromin your columns. We have never forgobten the former 
series and from present appearances shall not soon forget “Sam 
Lovel’s Camps." The dialect of the mountaineers is remarkably 
well reproduced, and if a judgment based on several years’ obser- 
yation of the Canadian French-English combination of tongues is 


worth anything, I may venture to say that I have never seen if. 


surpassed. By the way, cannot you publish again the bearstory 
by the same writer which graced your columus several years ago? 
My copy of the Formst AND STREAM containing it had so large 4 
circulation that I never could get it back, and | want the story. 
The picture of Vermont life, the scenery, the dialect and the 
characters were so vivid and perfect that your old subscribers 
would be pleased and your new ones delighted to have them pro- 
duced again. c, C. H, 

PROCTORSVILLE, Vt., Sept. 9- 

[Our opinion is that if ‘Uncle Lisha’s Spring Gun" is to be re- 
printed, it should be in book form, with the other sketches. | 


Sey Tr. 80, 1886.] 


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latuyal History. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Put, Co, 


THE AUDUBON SOCIETY. 


INCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 20.—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: Ihave been advocating the AUDUBON So- 
CIETY'’S ideas and am astonished at the opposition I meet 
with among my lady friends. They seem to consider the 
birds created for the sole purpose of adorning their bonnets. 
I still keep up the fight, though,—CAaLUMBET. 


Harper's Weekly says: ‘‘A correspondent calls attention 
to the fact that stuffed birds are again exhibited in the 
windows of the fashionable millinery shops, and it is an- 

‘nounced that birds will once more be in fashion for hats 

-and bonnets. This is a direct incitement to a cruel 
slaughter for the gratification of a false and morbid taste, 
The protest against it has not been unavailing, despite the 
reappearance of the monstrous fashion. The agitation has 
turned public attention to the subject, and the woman 
who wears a dead bird for ornament is in danger of being 
regarded by intelligent persons as they regard a fantastic 
barbarian. Sayages wear the scalps of their enemies, 
but the birds have done the young women no harm that 
they should decorate their heads triumphantly with the 
birds’ dead bodies. More than this, the law happily inter- 
feres, and at least attempts to protect the birds against 
the boys and girls, * * * This is a law in accord with 
the best sentiment of the community, and the existence of 
such a law is the severest rebuke of a repulsive fashion. 
The lady who wears a dead bird need not affect contempt 
of her fellow-savage who wears a nose-ring.” 


Only six months ago the AUDUBON SocrEry was started, 
To-day it numbers 12,200 members. The expenses inci- 
dental to its organization and conduct up to the present 
time have been born entirely by FOREST AND STREAM. 
It invites to membership only humane and intelligent 
people. Donations from sympathizers with its work are 
promptly returned to the senders. Nobody is supplied 
with a good, easy office and fat salary by it. In several 
respects, as will be understood from these brief state- 
ments of fact, the AUDUBON SOCIETY is quite a unique 
and mildly surprising thing.—New York Sun, Sept. 26. 


RATTLES AND FANGS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

A few weeks ago I, with a friend, explored for and 
found a gilt-edged pond in the mountains (our climb sug- 
gesting that we were on the direct road to the zenith) said 
to contain no fish under five pounds in weight—‘‘there or 
thereabouts.” We really did find a large rattlesnake in 
our camp, and as we had had two hours sleep the night 
before we did not feel particularly sleepy during the 
night that followed the discovery of its snakeship, and 
my friend, Judge R., and Isat up all night. The judge 
said he had no objections to a male snake (which was 
what we killed) seeking the hospitality of our chalet, but 
a female snake might glide in without ringing the bell, 
not knowing that it was highly improper, and politeness 
demanded that we prepare to give undisturbed possession, 
We were the more willing to do this, for aside from the 

Jeasure of sitting on a log in the rain ina camp that 
ooked as snaky as the serpent department of a zoological 
an we wished to make sure that the men kept the 

re up to the illuminating point. We did not have all the 
conveniences of one of “*‘Wawayanda’s” camps, but even 
he never had a wetter skin than I had that night. Both 
of our men had killed snakes without number that carried 
rattleboxes, and the information that they gave us about 
them would be valuable if memory would retain it, One 
of the things that we learned was thata rattlesnake could 
not rattle when its rattles were wet from swimming, wet 
grass, rainstorms, etc. Recalling this statement this 
afternoon I put some rattles, without the snake, into a 
glass of water and soaked them for two hours; then I 
tried to make a noise with them. I must confess that the 
result was not as successful as | have known a snake to 
be with dry rattles, but it was sufficient for me in case I 
Ishould hear it, with such additional vigor as a snake 
would readily lend, to step about nine feet high without 
other orders. Experiment will at times knock legend 
higher than a kite. A. N. CHENEY. 

Gumns FAs, N. Y. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

I note in issue of Sept. 16th an article on rattlesnake 
fangs and the multiplicity thereof. It is not uncommon 
for a large rattler to have more than one pair of well 
developed fangs. 

Last season I sent two fine diamond rattlers from 
Tarpon Springs, Fla., to Williamsport, Pa., for mounting. 
They were sent to August Koch, who is an enthusiastic 
naturalist and skillful taxidermist, and who has the finest 
collection of any amateur I know of. Whoever will call 
on Mr, Koch can see a large, well-mounted specimen of 
the Florida rattler displaying five well-developed fangs, 
each about three-fourth of an inch in length, and looking 
like to bite, It is a yellow (or male) diamond-back, with 
a head 3in. broad. It measured 6ft. in length, with a 
girth of 17in. The other is a black rattler, measuring 6ft. 
1fin, in length, with a head 2fin. broad, and with just 
one pair of fangs, three-fourths of an inch in length. It 
was of no use to measure the girth of this one, because 
her fair proportions were spoiled by a full-grown rabbit, 
which she had recently swallowed. 

Being male and female, nearly of one size, and demon- 
strating, as they do, the fang question, I doubt if another 
such pair can be found in two cities. NESSMUK. 

WELLSBORO, Pa., Sept. 20. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In February, 1857, I shot near Quincy, Florida, a rattle- 
snake that mounted 7ft. Gin. in length, and girthed 134in. 
The ‘‘drag” or mark it left in the sand, when it had 
moved over the ground, was 5din. in breadth. I was in- 
formed by several gentlemen in Quincy that it was about 
as long as most of them, 8ft. being the longest known, 
but that they had frequently found the ‘‘drag” which 
measured 13in. across; and Col. Stockton (the sportsman 
par excellence in Florida at that day, and who sometimes 
wrote for the old Spirit of the Times under the nom de 

plume of “Al Fresco”) told me that he had taken full- 


erown rabbits from the inside of rattlesnakes. I have his 

snakeship properly set upin my library here; he had ten 

rattles and a button. OLD Foey, 
Brrp's Nesv, Virginia. 


Editor Forest and Stream: ' 

As your correspondent, Mr. H. R. Smith, states, rattle- 
snakes often have more than two fangs. Ihave never 
seen one with less than three, save in one instance. 

Four days ago I was at a friend’s house. There were 
several gentlemen in the party. One of them was inquir- 
ing about rattlers. A Mr. Pent made the remark that he 
had lived there eight years, and had seen two live rattlers; 
another one said, ‘‘I have been here four years, and have 
seen but one.” About this time there was an outcry at 
the house, and upon inyestigation we found a large rattle- 
snake slowly crawling through the yard. It had as a 
body-guard three half-grown chickens, which were walk- 
ing by its side, and apparently unconcerned. The snake 
did not seem to notice the chicks, nor, when surrounded, 
did it seem to notice us. The dog started to rush at it, 
but was caught and held back, and the snake was finally 
killed with a small stick, not having shown fight nor 
sounded his rattle. It was 5ft. long, with twelve rattles 
and one immense fang on the right side over an inch 
long. LIcould not discover any signs of more nor of any 
having been broken off. Query: Was the snake sick, or 
had he been fighting and expended his venom? 

TARPON, 

TARPON SPRINGS, Florida, Sept, 20. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 
The circumference of that rattlesnake was 13in., not 
a0in, The error was on my part. H, R, SMITH. 
FRUITLANDS, Plorida, Sept. 20, 


ECONOMIC ORNITHOLOGY AND MAM- 
MALOGY. 


See Division of Ornithology and Mammalogy of the 

the U. 8. Department of Agriculture has issued the 
subjoined circulars asking for information on the eco- 
nomic relations of birds and animals. 


Circular No. i—Food Hubits of Birds. 


It is well known that certain birds are directly destructive 
to farm crops, causing alos$’ of many thousands of dollars 
each year and that others are highly beneficial, preying upon, 
mice and insects which are injurious to vegetation, but the 
extent and significance of these effects and their bearing on 

ractical agriculture is little understood. Moreover, great 

ifference of opinion exists, particularly among farmers as 
to whether certain well-known species are on the whole ben- 
eficial or injurious; and many kinds which are really of 

reat practical value are killed whenever opportunity offers. 
‘or example, hawks and owls are almost universally re- 
garded as detrimental, while as a matter of fact most of 
them never touch poultry, but feed largely and some almost 
exclusively on mice and grasshoppers. 

The wholesale slaughter of small birds has been known to 
be followed by serious increase of noxious insects; and inva- 
sions of insects which threatened to devastate large tracts of 
country have been cut nearly short by the timely services of 
some of our native birds. 

In view of the above facts and many others which might 
be cited, it is clear that a comprehensive, systematic inves- 
tigation of the inter-relation of birds and agriculture will 

rove of enormous value to farmers and horticulturists. 
Such an investigation has been undertaken by the newly 
established Division of Economic Ornithology of the Depart- 
ment of Agriculture, and the assistance and co-operation of 
persons interested are earnestly solicited. 

The food of all birds consists either of animal matter or 
vegetable matter, or both, and its consumption must be ser- 
viceable or prejudicial to the interest of mankind. There- 
fore, according to the food they eat, all birds may be classed 
under one of two headings—beneficial or injurious. Many 
species are both beneficial and injurious, and it is impossible 
to assign them to either category until the percentages of 
their food elements have been positively determined and the 
sum of the good balanced against the sum of the evil. 

Ima yery large proportion of our small birds the food varies 
considerably with the season, sometimes changing from vege- 
table to animal, or from injurious to beneficial. Further- 
more, many birds feed their young upon substances which 
the adults rarely or never eat; and the young on leaving the 
nest sometimes greedily devour things which are discarded 
as they grow older. Hence it becomes necessary to ascertain 
the food of each species at different times of the year and at 
different ages. Information is desired on all questions 
relating to this inquiry, and special attention is invited to 
the following: 


1, Has the common crow been observed to catch young 
chickens or to steal eggs? 2. Has it been observed to eat 
corn or other cereals in the field? If so, how long after plant- 
ing, and how extensive was the injury? 3. Has the crow 
been observed to feed upon injurious insects? If so, what 
kinds of insects were thus destroyed, and to what extent? 

4, Has the crow blackbird or grackle been observed to 
carry off the young of the robin or other small birds or to 
destroy their eggs? 5. When breeding near the house has it 
been observed to drive off small birds (such as robins, blue- 
birds, etc.) which had previously made their abode on the 
premises? 6, Has it been observed to eat corn or other cerals 
in the field? Ifso, how long after planting, and how exten- 
Sive was the injury done? %. Has the crow blackbird been 
observed to feed upon injurious insects? If so, what kind 
of insects were thus destroyed, and to what extent? 

8. What birds have been obseryed to feed upon or other- 
wise injure buds or foliage, and what plants or trees have 
been so injured? 9. What birds have been observed to feed 
extensively on fruit? What. kind or kinds of fruit have 
been most injured by each species, and how extensive have 
been the losses thus occasioned? 

10. The bobolink (rice bird or May bird of the Southern 
States) congregates in vast flocks during its migrations and 
commits extensive depredations in certain parts of the South. 
The Division will be glad to recetve detailed accounts of 
these depredations from persons living in the affected 
ne to whom a special circular will be sent on appli- 
cation, 

12. What birds haye been observed to feed upon injurious 
insects, and upon what kind or kinds does each bird feed? 

13. Do blackbirds (other than the crow blackbird already 
Mentioned) commit serious depredations in your vicinity? If 
so; which of the several species of blackbirds are concerned, 
and what crops are affected? - 

14. Has any kind of birds been observed to feed upon the 
honey bee? If so, what species and how extensive has been 
the injury done? 

When possible the exact date should be given of all occur- 
rences reported. * Persons willing to aid in the collection of 
birds’ stomachs will be furnishe 
and instructions. 


Circular No, 2—English Sparrow, 


The Department of Agriculture desires facts, from per- 
sonal observation, in answer to the following questions con- 


with the necessary blanks | 


cerning the European house sparrow, commonly called ‘Wng- 
lish sparrow,’’ in this country, 

1. Is your locality city, suburb or country? 2, Is the Wng- 
lish sparrow presentin your yicinity? If not, what is the 
nearest point ab which you knowit to occur? If present, 
when did it firstappear? 3, Isit abundant and on the in- 
erease? 4. Is it protected by law? 5. Is it artificially 
housed and fed? 6. How many broods and young does a 
single pair rear in a season? 

%. Do any of our non-predatory birds habitually resist 
encroachments of, or attempt to drive off the English spar- 
row unless themselves first attacked and with what success? 
8. Which of our native birds attempt to reclaim former 
nesting sites when these are occupied by the sparrows? State 
examples. 9, Has the English sparrow been observed to 
molest or drive off any of our native birds? If so, what 
species are so molested or expelled from their former haunts? 

10. Does it injure shade, fruit or ornamental trees or vines? 
11. Does it injure garden fruits and vegetables? 12. Does 
it injure grain crops? 13. Has any case in which it bas 
been of marked benefit to the farmer or horticulturist come 
under your notice? If so, in what way has the benefit been 
derived? 14. Under what circumstances doesit feed upon 
insects? What kinds of injurious or beneficial insects or 
their larvee does it destroy and to what extent? 15. What 
means, if any, have been taken to restrict the increase of the 
English sparrow? 16. What is the prevailing public sen- 
timent in respect to the bird? Information is particularly 
desired concerning the presence of the English sparrow in 
the Southern States and inthe region west of the Missis- 
sippi. 

Circular No, 8—Heonomic Relations of Mammats. 


The Department of Agriculture desires information con- 
cerning the effects of mammads upon agriculture, and solicits 
replies to the following questions; 


THE STOCK RAISERS ON THE FRONTIER. 


1. Have you personal knowledge of one or more cases in 
which cattle, horses, sheep, or pigs have been killed or in- 
jured by bears, wolves or panthers (known in the West as 
mountain lions)? If so, give full particulars. 


TO POULTRY FANCIERS, 


2, Have you personal knowledge of the loss of turkeys, 
geese, ducks, chickens or doves from the attacks of predatory 
mammals? If so, how many and what kinds were killed on 
each oceasion? Im each case mention the animal by which 
you suppose the mischief was done, and your reason for this 
belief. 3. What mammals, if any, steal feed put out for 
poultry? 

TO FARMERS, FRUIT GROWERS AND GARDENERS. 


4. What mammals, if any, are injurious to fruit, and what 
kind or kinds of fruit are eaten by each species? Is the loss 
thus occasioned of trifling or serious consequence? 

6. What mammals, if any, are injurious to vegetables, and 
what kind or kinds of vegetables are eaten by each species? 
Is the loss thus occasioned of trifling or serious consequence? 

7. What mammals, if any, are injurious to meadows and 
pastures? In what manner are the injuries committed? Is 
the loss thus occasioned of trifling or serious consequence? 

8, Are your fields subject to periodical invasions of meadow 
mice (Arvicole)? Ifso, can you give the exact dates of one 
or more of such invasions? 

9. What mammals, if any, are injurious to forest, shade, 
fruit, or ornamental trees or shrubs? What kind or kinds 
of trees or shrubs are injured by each, and in what manner 
and at what season is the damage done? Is the loss thus oc- 
casioned of trifling or serious consequence? 

10. Haye you personal knowledge of an instance in which 
cattle or horses have been injured by stepping into the bur- 
rows of woodchuck, muskrats or badgers? If so, give par- 
ticulars. 

11. What mammals, if any, are beneficial to the farmer? 
In what manner are these benefits derived? 


TO RICE GROWERS. 


12. Are rats troublesome on your plantation? If so, are 
they injurious by feeding directly upon the newly-planted 
rice, or burrowing in the dikes, or both? Can you estimate 
the annual pecuniary loss thus occasioned? 

13. Do any other small mammals affect the interests of the 
rice grower? Ifso, what kind or kinds, and to what extent? 


TO HOP GROWERS, 


14. What mammals, if any, affect the interests of the hop 
grower? In what manner and to what extent are these 
effects manifested? 

MISCELLANEOUS, 


15. Is the common mouse about dwellings, barns and out- 
buildings in your neighborhood the white-footed or the 
house mouse, or are both present? In the latter case, which 
is most abundant? If uncertain as to the species, please 
send a specimen (the head will suffice) to the Department 
for identification, 

16. What mammals, if any, injure or deface buildings, 
household goods, books or papers? 

17, What mammals, if any, injure canals or other em- 
bankments, dams, dikes or drains? Js the damage thus 
occasioned of serious or trifling consequence? 

18. In your opinion, are moles beneficial or injurious? On 
what facts is this opinion based? (NoTE.—Meadow mice or 
“voles” must not be confounded with moles). 

19. In your opinion are skunks beneficial or injurious? 
On what facts is this opinion based ? 

20. Do you know of one or more instances in which the in- 
crease of a species of economic importance has been limited 
MytnS abundance of its natural ememies? If se, give parti- 
culars. 

In the Mississippi Valley, and the region between it and 
the Pacific, numerous small rodents called gophers do great 
damage to farms and crops. There are two principal kinds, 
pocket gophers, which live mostly under ground are 
characterized by external cheek-pouches and unusually large 
fore-claws (Geomys and Thomomys); and gophers or ground 
squirrels which live mostly above ground and have neither ex- 
ternal cheek-pouches nor claws of unusual size (Spermophi- 
lusand Tamids), Of these, the common little striped gopher 
(Spermophilus tridecemlineatus) and the large gray ‘Line-® 
tailed’ spermophile (Spermophilus grammurus) and its 
varieties are the most abundant and widely distributed, and 
occasion the greatest losses to grain crops. Numerous other 
species, more or less local, affect the farmer’s interests very 
appreciably, 

Detailed information is desired concerning the habits and 
ravages of all these gophers. Such information should be 
accompanied by a specimen (a rough skin will suffice) for 
positive identification. 

The above remarks apply with equal force to the various 
small mammals known as kangaroo rats and mice, pocket 
rats and mice, wood rats and mice, ete. 

In answering this circular, please mention your occupation. 
Ifa farmer, state the size and character of your farm, and 
mention the principal crops which you cultivate. Write 
your name and post-office address as plainly as possible, 


Replies to any_of the above should be addressed to Dr. C. 
Hart Merriam, Chief of Division of Economic Ornithology 
and Mammalogy, Washington, D, C, 


All ¥cevedealers sell Forest and Stream Fables. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


A FAMILIAR SHRIKE. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

T have been reading of ‘‘A Familiar Titmouse” in your 
last issue. Such an incident is a touch of nature 
that makes all true sportsmen kin. One stormy night 
last spring in Florida, | was quietly smoking and writing, 
when I heard a noise at the window behind me. I turned 
and saw a bird fluttering against the glass. I gently 
opened the window and he flew in and around the room. 
I stood quiet and raised my hand above my head, and he 
came and perched on my finger. I spoke to my friend in 
the adjoining room and he came in, which startled the 
bird and he again flew about the room. We remained 
quiet and presently he again alighted on my hand. 
Finally he flew and perched over the door, where we left 
hiny till morning, when we opened the door and he flew 
away. It wasashrike. The same day I related the in- 
cident to a yery intelligent colored man, and he was hor- 
rified that I had not killed the bird. ‘You'll have bad 
luck sure. I tell you that’s a mighty bad sign.” I gave 
him my mind on such brutal superstition, which, although 
it failed to convince him, made me feel easier, CALUMET. 

CINCINNATI, Ohio. 


THE SEA SERPENT.—W. H. Winslow, M.D., of Pitts- 
burgh, Pa., writes from his cruising cutter Pilgrim to the 
Journal of Belfast, Me., that on Aug. 24 off Cape Neddick 
he saw something that he thought was the sea serpent. 
“Tt looked,” he wrote, ‘‘like a black log of wood, one foot 
in diameter and 8 feet long, projected from a boat-like 
body at the front, and above the surface of the water at 
an angle of about twenty degrees, The surface was 
black and shining, the angle between the neck and body 
was curved, and the general appearance was as if the 
part above water was continuous, with a very long sub- 
aqueous body. Before I could get the glasses to bear 
accurately the marine monster sank. Then he appeared 
inshore of us, upon the bow, upon the beam, upon the 
quarter, and then sporting in the breakers. He kept 
about the same distance from us and did not afford us 
any better view than that at first. The animal was lively 
and perfectly at home in the water. He was seen by all 
on board and all agree upon the above description. 
There was no inebriety, enthusiasm, or delusion about the 
case, but calm, careful, critical observation.” 


* 


MIGRATION OF WOODPECKERS.—The Cedars, Oakdale, 
L. I., Sept. 20.—There was a big flight of birds of the 
woodpecker species on Saturday, Sept. 18. They were 
very beautiful. Ido not remember seeing anything of the 
kind before. They looked very much like the bird called 
thehigh hole, only a size smaller, and their markings be- 
ing pure white and jet black, with the exception of those 
I supposed to be the male bird, and these had a beautiful 
crimson head and neck. Iwas pleased to see so many 
pretty creatures left.—ALFRED A. FRASER, 


DOMESTICATING WILDFOWL.—Cold Spring Harbor, 
N. Y., Sept. 20,—#ditor Forest and Stream: I have re- 
cently purchased afew blue-winged teal, an old female 
and four young, hand bred and very tame. My wood 
ducks are getting their fall plumage, some drakes are in 
full feather ahd others have only a little pink on the bill 
and some green on the head to distinguish them. The 
mallards are dull yet and so are the pintails. Mating has 
begun with the wood ducks, if it ever ceases, and the 
males are fighting as in spring,—FRED MATHER. 


Gane Bag and Guy. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


THE TROOPS AND THE PARK, 


iditor Forest and Stream: 

Asa constant reader and subscriber of your journal I 
note with interest your editorial of the 16th upon *the 
“New Government of the Park,” based upon the report of 
a special correspondent. 

Ihave just returned from the Park, haying spent. about 
two weeks there, traveling with a pack outfit; and hay- 
ing entered it by the Clark’s Fork trail to Cooke City, and 
traversing it to almost its southern border, camping off 
and on the traveled routes, [ feel constrained to offer my 
personal testimony against that of your correspondent as 
regards the faithfulness with which the troopers of the 
ist Cavalry are performing their duties as Park police- 
men. 

Tam not in a position to directly impugn the good faith 
of your correspondent, because, in the first place, I can- 
not from personal knowledge speak as to the ‘‘good way 
to which we have been accustomed under Col. Wear’s 
superintending,” as the soldiers had relieved the regular 
keepers when I arrived; and in the second place, miy testi- 
mony would be the negative one, that [did not see the 
depredations which are said to be now occurring; but as 
we traveled along Soda Butte such testimony is good 
enough as regards the fires which are said to be now or 
recently raging there. 

As it was asubject of general remark, however, that if 
the soldiers’ could be disparaged the old keepers would 
ha¥e a better “‘show” to regain their billets, your corres- 
pondent is “booming” that view of the new government. 
The following is the paragraph that compels me to offer 
myself in print: 

“Tt is a huge piece of folly for the Government to let 
loose the vandals upon the Park, and nothing less than a 
national diserace, that Col. Wear’s force of assistants 
should be succeeded by soldiers who go off on drunken 
sprees, and in the people’s pleasure ground ‘hold up’ 
stage coaches of tourists in regular old-fashioned ‘road 
agent’ style.” F ; 

Twas not a ‘tourist,’ but a camper with pack train 
from a ranch in the Big Horn Basin. and as such pitched 
my camp by preference alongside those of the troopers, 
who are scattered by twos throughout the Park, for the 
reason that leaving frequently our traps, grub and horses 
for visits afoot or ahorse to places of interest we believed 
that the soldiers would ‘‘have an eye to them,” 

Now, from what I saw, these troopers were performing 
their duties in the most conscientious manner. They are 
to be seen patrolling their districts from sun-up till dark; 


[SEPr. 30, 1886 


and from talks, when I met them, and around camp-fires, 
I judged them to be an unusually good lot of men—men 
who being off on detached service, with no commissioned 


officers directly over them, were doing their duty all the 


same and ‘right up to the handle.” My experience is 
that the soldier and the sailor will generally act thus in 
like circumstances. Very likely there were vandals in 
the Park, but you would have us believe they are just 
coming in. By referring to Gen. Sheridan’s report of his 
visit in ’82 you will see that vandalism is no new thing. 
Every man who has been through the Park must know 
that even the ‘‘services of an ablé and energetic. official, 
who commanded a trained force of competent and faith- 
ful men,” can not, when that force is limited to ten, pre- 
nee depredations oyer an area of about 4,000 square 
miles, 

Gen, Sheridan tells how the Park can be properly 
guarded, and from what I know from men who ‘‘have 
been there” as to the slaughter of game, I hope that Capt. 
Harris’s force will be largely augmented. 

FREDERIC MAY Wisk, Lieutenant U. S. Navy. 

NAvAL ACADEMY CLUB, Sept. 24, ; 


MY BEAR HUNTING, 


| Bese hunting possesses for the average hunter a 

peculiar fascination, and the killing of a full grown 
bear has long been supposed to confer a certain distinc- 
tion, eagerly sought by many a youthful aspirant, ambi- 
tious of the honors of the chase. Many years of successful 
deer hunting, a great part of which was in a country 
much frequented by bears, had left me barren of the 
honors connected with the capture of bruin, and it is only 
of late years that the killing of two bears encourages me 
to lay claim to a prominent place among the yice-presi- 
dents of the United Association of American Bear 
Hunters. In the hope that the perusal of these lines may 
give a momentary pleasure even to the veteran members 
of the aforesaid association, and encourage the young 
hunter in his difficult search for one of the most wary 
and cunning of the brute creation, I hereby appeal to the 
patient editor of our own loved ForEST AND STREAM to 
chronicle the story of my success. 

The details of my many previous disappointments, when 
upon several different occasions bears had been met with, 
and which almost in the very instant of anticipated 
triumph had cunningly eluded me, I will not dwell upon. 
The meeting face to face with a big black brute ina dense 
thicket some years since, which proved to be so much 
quicker than I that he sprang from sight before I could 
secure even a snap shot, together with the deplorable loss 
of another beautiful black skin, occasioned by the tem- 
porary disarrangement of a complicated gun sight; the 
inventor of which is, I hope, now serving a life sentence 
in some first-class lunatic asylum, only stimulated my 
ardor until I realized fully that I had ‘‘lost a bear,” and 
that in the words of an acquaintance (a member of the 
“Jones family” of the name of Beard), ‘I couldn’t dis- 
pense without him,” 

About a year since while one day engaged in work near 
my house, one of my little boys, mounted on his pony, 
came racing down the hill toward the house, plying his 
riding whip, while his eyes blazed with excitement, cry- 
ing, “O, papa, papa; get your gun, quick! we've got a 
bear cub up a tree, and Lew Weatherwax and old Jack 
(the dog) are watching him until you come.” 

“Are you sure you’ve got him treed?” 

“Oh, yes, we saw him up on the limb of a big pine.” 

Hastily grabbing my rifle, 1 mounted another pony 
standing near and away we sped up the hillside, Arrived 
at the spot, I found the boy and his dog at the foot of the 
tree on guard. ‘‘Where is he, Lew?” 

“Up on that big limb,” replied the little fellow, point- 
ing upward. 

I looked up. and a chubby black face, ornamented with 
a pair of bead-like eyes, projecting from the top of a hori- 
zontal limba foot in diameter and thirty feet from the 
ground, confronted me with curious gaze. My first 
thought was that it was avery small cub for the latter 
part of summer. ‘‘Where did you find him, Lew?” said I, 

‘Just as we were coming up the hill here, Jack started 
him at the edge of that thicket, and we think there is 
another one near here for we heard a noise in the bushes, 
and after he had treed this one Jack ran back among the 
bushes and made a big fuss.” 

‘*Well, boys, I think there was an old bear and her cubs 
in the thicket, and now I want you to mount your ponies, 
lead mine along with you, call the dog, and stay entirely 
away from here; and as the sky is clear and the moon 
will shine all night to night, I will stay and watch for the 
return of the old one; I want her,” I replied. Left alone, 
IT lay down near the foot of the tree and began what 
promised to be a weary vigil. An hour passed quietly, 
when, after hearing considerable scratching above me, I 
rose and walked around the tree to assure myself that 
the cunning rascal was not playing me a trick, when 
nearly a hundred feet above me I saw him crawling 
out on a limb, where he turned slowly around, when I 
was amazed by the discovery that the tail of this very 
singular bear cub was more than a footlong! A rifle 
ball stretched him dead at my feet, with the customary 
“dull, sickening,” etc., but the more I examined him the 
more I feared that some unsuccessful rival might insist 
that my beautiful cub bear was, after all, nothing but a 
fisher. 

Six months after this business called me to the little 
settlement along the Columbia River, thirty miles westof 
my home, and mounting a cayuse pony and taking the 
rifle across the saddle in front of me, I set out along a 
lovely mountain trail, where only the house of a single 
settler interrupted the monotony of the forest for twenty- 
five miles, When about two miles along the trail I met 
an old man, who, with a strong English accent, inquired 
if I had seen any ‘‘’orses.” After a moment’s conversa- 
tion, noticing the rifle, he asked, ‘‘Is that a good gun?” 

“Ves, sir,” I replied. ‘ 

“Then I must tell you what I saw. I was’unting my 
‘orses along the top of that mountain spur there to the 
north, when coming to the end of it about a mile from 
‘ere, where this road winds along at its foot (you will see 


it, sir, as you ride on, you can’t miss it), and not finding. 


my ’orses I crept down the face of the rocky bluff to get 
into the road below me, when just as 1 was passing a 
couple of big openings in the rocks, which you can see 
uite plainly from the road, I’eard a strange noise, At 
st I though it was my dog, but glancing down the iT 
saw the dog a quarter of a mile away. Again I’eard the 
noise, when I stopped, glanced back over my shoulder, 


and there in the cave furthest to the west ’oo should I see 
but Mr. Grim ‘imself!” 

“What do you mean, sir,” I said, ‘‘a bear?” Yes,” he 
replied. 

“Are you sure?” ‘T saw ‘im.” 

“Did you leave him there?’ “Me! Wot would I do 
ae or I’ad no gun; I got out of there as quick as I 
could.” 

“IT mean did you see him run away after you left?” 
“Im? No; 'e’s there yet.” 

Putting spurs to the pony the gallant creature soon 
covered the intervening mile, when far above me, on my 
right, rose a ledge of rocks about 50ft. high, while the 
steep hillside sloped from the foot of the cliff down to the 
trail, 200ft. below. Dismounting I tied the pony securely 
to a small pine, and slipping an express ball cartridge into 
the barrel of the .45-70 Marlin, and four solid ball 
cartridges into the magazine, I climbed laboriously up the 
steep slope to the foot of the cliff, keeping my eye fixed 
upon the western opening in the rocks, fearing that the 
bear might, on hearing me approach, dash out and give 
me the slip. At the foot of the cliff, a glance showed the 
eastern cave to my right to be empty of everything save 
the grassy bed of some animal. The western cave was 
deeper and consequently darker. A long stare revealed a 
wedge-shaped opening in the rocks, above and beyonda 
large fallen boulder at the back of the cave, and there in 
the gloom I could faintly distinguish the outline of some 
animal, The longer I stared the more I was conyinced 
that this time at least there could be no questioning the 
fact that I had found Ursus americanus at last. 

I observed that the bottom of the cave was very steep, 
and that if he jumped or rolled off the boulder he would 
be sure to come out into the open where I was in spite of 
himself, 

1 concluded to deliver my fire and then jump quickly 
to the right into an open spot free from stones and brush, 
reloading as I went, and then turn and face him with the 
reloaded rifle should he need another Shot, 

Aiming carefully at the center of the dark mass I fired, 
then sprang swiftly into the open space, hearing the fall 
of some heavy body behind me, turned quickly with the 
reloaded rifle presented and with my finger on the trigger. 
There he was. A cub evidently and apparently stone 
dead, as he rolled slowly downward toward the mouth of 
the cave, 

When, however, the sunlight rested fairly upon the 
formidable looking quills that covered his back and 
shoulders, the distressing conviction forced itself upon me 
that my envious detractors, with the eagerness of malice, 
would hasten to assert that Uncle Fuller’s bear cub num- 
ber two was, after all, only what my old trapping chum, 
Jim Morehead, would call (with a tremendous accent on 
the second syllable of the big word) the ‘‘onhumanliest” 
porcupine in Washington Territory. 

Iam perfectly willing to acknowledge that the recollec- 
tion of the two exciting hunts would be far more pleasant 
had the tail of the first bear been somewhat shorter, and 
the hair of the last one not quite so sharp. Ido not wish 
to seem too particular, yet I must confess to a certain 
amount of dissatisfaction. The depressing dread of ad- 
verse criticism has until now betrayed me into delaying 
my application for admission into the honored Associa- 
tion of American Bear Hunters, yet I have concluded to 
rest my case upon the evidence in court. I can only 
refer to the very positive declarations of the two excited 
boys, and to the equally emphatic assertions of the vera- 
cious old Englishman; all of whom repeatedly insisted 
upon the identity of the aforesaid bears, and clamored 
for their destruction. 

And if, after all, some captious critic remains uncon- 
vinced, I take pleasure in assuring him that if my kind 
of bear does not suit him, there are whole families of 
bears of the requisite brevity of narrative and any de- 
sired fineness of hair yet roaming the mountains that 
surround our little valley, and I venture to express the 
hope that he will come out here, and, after smoking the 
pipe of peace with the old uncle, proceed to hunt out, 
select and kill the bear of his choice. UNCLE FULLER. 

THETIS, Stevens County, Washington Territory. 


UNCLE KELLUP TAKES AN OUTING, 


Ro a fortnight past he could think of nothing else. 
' He has burried home at night and swallowed his 
supper in indigestible bulk to overhaul! his scanty para- 
phernalia and inflict one final burnishing on the already 
shining equipments. He has induced Aunt Susan to 
make him a brown hunting jacket after a design fur- 
nished by himself, with capacious pockets for game and 
miniature fobs for caps and ammunition. This to sup- 
plement the cartridge belt. 

Soon after daybreak the livery team is left at the door, 
according to contract. A cold mist is slowly rising and 
rolling away; there is a suggestion of frost in the air, and 
the sidewalk under the maple is littered with variegated 
leaves. He counted on getting an early start and going 
off on the quiet before the neighbors were aroused, but 
Dodger has been careering up and down the street this 
last half hour cutting such noisy capers that more than 
one curious blind has been cautiously opening to see 
what an unwonted thing has been disturbing the equan- 
imity of this usually so sedate canine. A momentago he 
bristled and growled at a dog a half mile down the road 
and turned to bark at a pigeon soaring over his head. 
Then he sidled up to an old tree just to show how he 
would approach in case it was a large, fierce dog, and was 
having a sanguinary time grappling with the root when 
he espied a brindled terrier running down the street be- 
hind a man in overalls with a tin dinner pail. This 
reminded him that things must be nearly ready for a 
start, and he went in to see about it, 

In the meantime Uncle Kellup has been hurrying back 
and forth with this, that and the other not-to-be-forgotten 
article, till at last the feed bag, lantern, lunch basket, 
etc., are all aboard, and Susan standing in the doorway 
to wave them off, so Uncle Kellup calls the dog and tries 
to induce him to jump in over the rear as a sporting dog 
properly should. Dodger approaches warily, and at 
length, placing his forepaws on the tailboard, is lifted 
ignominously in. The old fellow who lives just below 
and gets up before breakfast to smoke his pipe and putter 
in the garden, has been leaning on the fence the past 
half hour an interested spectator, regaling himself hugely 
at Uncle Kellup’s expense, r 

They are ae old jokes, very old indeed, but to his fond 
imagination they are excruciatingly funny. 


; 


Supr. 30, 1886.] 


He refers to the fact that railroads are scarce up there, 
and the facilities for moving large quantities of game at 
short notice are not good. ‘He even calls over the fence 
advising Aunt Susan to run low on provisions, and for a 
parting shot, as the team rattled away, ‘‘Kellup! you 
want to keep a close watch on that dog o’ yourn and not 
let the rabbits get a hold of im.” : 

The ride through the early morning is delightful. At 
first they meet an occasional smart appearing milk wagon 
from the suburbs, a well fed farmer behind a hungry 
looking horse, and by the time the first village is reached 
the hell is'tolling in the stragglers. While the horse is 
jogging along he can’t help moralizing a little, getting a 
text from the acclivities that seem so insurmountable in 
the road ahead but vanish on near approach, He finds 
some amusement, too, in speculating as to what new 
vision may bé presented around the bend or when the 
summit is reached, 

Far away and below the meadows are white with hoar 
frost, and filmy clouds of mist have floated up a little 
way and poising there have set the familiar landscape all 
afloat in a sea of fantastic mirage. This pleases him, but 
when he comes to where a forest hillside has been stripped 
and left denuded with its rocks and stumps and stacks of 
cordwood he feels sorry. We cannot follow them through 
all the fortunes of the day, suffice to say it passed off 
happily, excepting in this one particular, a coolness 
sprung up between Uncle Kellup and the dog. It seems 
that when they had arrived in the middle of the woods 
where game was said to abound, and none appeared, it 
was naturally expected that some material assistance 
would be rendered by the dog, But he seemed tohave no 
curiosity in the matter at all. There were no symptoms 
of anything like a burning desire to go and look for 
things that would have pleased Uncle Kellup so well, and 
when he even pointed out the exact et where a partridge’ 
had alighted and run into the brush, Dodger only affected 
a well-bred interest in the discovery, until after a while 
becoming mildly enthusiastic, he seemed disposed to en- 
courage the old gentleman to follow up the trail. When 
it dawned upon him that he was actually expected to 
undertake something in the way of a private exploration 
he lost all interest in the expedition. 

Perhaps this was the reason the game pockets were not 
filled. Be that as it may, the old man hada glorious 
time stamping about and once, while crawling through 
the bushes with gun at half cock and nerves on the qui- 
vive, a partridge whir-r-red suddenly up in front. He 
stood lost in admiration until the bird was disappearing 
over the bushes and then conscientiously fired. No, he 
is not very truculent. Itis glory enough for him if he 
only sees the pretty creatures, they will all count in the 
mental game bag at the close of the day, 

It became dark very early in the woods and soon after 
we could just desery them for a moment making the best 
of their way toward the opening, Dodger trudging sulkily 
a long way in the rear, And so they disappeared in the 
gloom. JBFFERSON SCRIBB, 


HUNTING IN THE HIMALAYAS. 


Lights and Shades of an Indian Forester’s Life. 
X.— CONTINUED. 
O [pete day had well broken when we sat down to our 
coffee, which we did not linger very long over, and 
on coming out we found our nags ready, and saw R. at 
his tent door waiting our signal to mount. He came 
mounted on a likely looking Arab, and being but a light- 
weight, appeared to have a very good chance of first 
spear. G, too, strode an Arab, which at even weights 
might have proyed the speedier animal, but G.’s weight 
weicht exceeded R.’s or mine by a good two stone. My 
own mount was a country bred, about half Arab, and 
warranted to face a pig. The other two had two short 
Bengal spears heavily weighted, but I had been initiated 
in the sport in the Bombay Territory, and from habit, 
perhaps, I still give the preference to the 10ft. spear, and 
was no wise discomposed by G.’s mild allusion to my 
“lance.” 

The country was preciscly that I had come through on 
my way from Hurdwar, but the annual fires had 
changed the whole face of it, The long grass was gone, 
and a fresh green crop was springing up between the 
charred roots—a grand level plain for a gallop as far as 
the eye could reach, just dotted at distant intervals with 
tree clumps shading a fairly dense undergrowth, or strips 
and spots of green in low lands, too green to burn when 
the fire passed over. Clump after clump of grass was 
tidden through, and nothing better than a sounder of 
young pig put up, until we had ridden four miles, when 
I, being on the right, put up a boar and got well away 
with him before the others heard my halloo and gave 
chsae. My pony showed a turn of speed, and although 
the boar had the legs of him in the first quarter of a mile, 
we began to shorten distance after, and before the half 
mile was reached, I was within 10yds. of him, and lessen- 
ing the distance at every stride. But at this point 
R. was alongside of us, and seeing it was in vain 
to contend with him for first spear, I steadied my 
horse and gave him the lead. He soon went up 
alongside, and-sent his spear down between the ribs. The 


_ boar turned on him so suddenly that the spear held be- 


tween the ribs was wrenched from his hands, his horse 
saving himself with a dexterous leap, which well nigh 
cost R. his seat. The boar was now facing me, and for- 
tunately the spear on the off side from me. I heard G. 
thundering along behind me, and bringing my arm down 
for an under thrust, I] gave the pony one touch of the 
spurs and the next moment my spear entering his throat, 
passed right through him, I made no effort to recover 
it, but it was wrenched from me with a jerk as the boar 
fell over on hisside, We were soon dismounted in a 
group around the fallen foe and indulged in a pipe, while 
our horses were breathing themselves. R. offered the 
best excuse he could for his gawcherie in losing his spear, 
but my own mishap wanted no apology; I had thrust 
underhand, as 1 always do inthe rare cases in which I 
meet the boar in full charge, and to recovera long spear 
from a home thrust so delivered is impossible. 

Another two miles and G, put wp a boar and stuck close 
to him. Iwas about 50yds, from him at the start and 
having no thought of trying to ride him down, I kept on 
atasteady pace. R. came up atarattling pace, getting 
alongside me in less than half a mile. I kept a steady 

ull on the rein and let him pass. G. was now close to 
the boar, riding steadily, and as he heard R, thundering 
up behind him, he rode in, delivered a thrust, which a 


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187 


sudden spurt of the boar rendered a few inches too far 
back, and recovering his spear neatly wheeled off, leaving 
the boar struggling on his haunches, R. was not far 
behind him, and delivered a thrust as he came up, which 
just grazed the boar’s head as he wheeled round. G, had 
by this time brought his horse round, but seeing me com- 
ing up, held on a minute to give mea chance. It was an 
easy underhand thrust for me, but I wanted to vindicate 
my lance and carried it overhand; the point crashed clean 
through the shoulder, and the boar falling over on the 
off side I was able to disengage my spear and bending 
over and whizling it over my head recovered it neatly. 

I got no first spear and had little chance of it against 
a couple of good Arabs, but I had my full share of pleasur- 
able excitement and flattered myself I had done very 
well, We beat about for another hour but saw no more 
boars, and G. pleading that he wanted to march in the 
evening, we turned our horses’ heads homeward, carrying 
with us at any rate good appetites for breakfast. 

SHIKAREE. 


NORTH CAROLINA DEER AND QUAIL. 


J \HERE are other ‘tired nature’s sweet restorers” 
besides “balmy sleep.” There must be added to this 
a withdrawal from active labor. This view controlled my 
action, several days ago, when I left home to spend a few 
days at this place. I brought with me my little hammer- 
less and a few shells loaded with buckshot. Besides rid- 
ding myself of my usual avocation—for I am a “laboring 
man,” somewhat interestedin and having charge of a cot- 
ton mill—I thought it possible that somebody having a 
good dog would take a notion to suggest that I might, 
while the dew was on the grass, place myself in the hol- 
low just beyond the old grog shop or at some other well- 
known place, and get a shot ata deer as he was fleeing 
fromthe hound, Idid not come here to sleep soundly; 
that Ican do at home. Nor did I come to rest from my 
severe labors. At all events, that was not the only object 
Lhad. My view was to get intoacool place and drink 
delight and water impregnated with the sulphate of lime 
and the carbonate of iron, and take things in easy style, 
my coat laid aside and all ‘‘slistening griefs” and ‘‘golden 
sorrows” avoided, 

And here I am sitting on the piazza of my summer 
house, looking down toward the bubbling fountain which 
has been discharging its sparkling waters from the “‘time 
whereoi the memory of man runneth not to the contrary.” 
The clouds in the southwest indicate the probability of a 
rainfall during the afternoon, I am thinking of the 


‘chances of my ear being gratified by ‘‘the horn of the 


hunter as heard on the hill” when morning has come. 
Turning to the rightI see Jerry Green, ‘‘a gemman of 
color,” with his old muzzleloader on his shoulder, fol- 
lowed by his hound. Now Jerry and I are old associates 
in the woods, and he approaches with a familiar saluta- 
tion, ‘‘How dee do, Jedge?” I never was a judge of any- 
thing except shotguns, venison steak, coffee, soap, towels, 
and the like, but I haye sometimes been given that title. 
“Tolerably well, Jerry; how are you?” ‘‘Jest sorter, I 
eut my foot a few weeks ago, and haint been able to do 
no work sence that time.” ‘‘What are you doing with 
your gun?” ‘Well, lwasat the Far Ground [Fair Ground, 
a well-known locality a mile south], and seed Mr. Cas- 
kill, who told me you was here and mout want to take a 
little drive. So I thought I'd come down, and ef you did, 
why I'd go with you. There’s deer about, and I think ef 
we was out I could put you toa ‘stand’ where you could 
get a shoot.” I told him that I had just seen John Joy- 
berry, and we had made arrangements for the morrow, 
and how I thought it best to postpone the hunt. He 
agreed to this, and it is understood that at 7 A. M. he is 
to meet us with his dog at the old Crouch place, a mile or 
two east of the spring where I am sojourning. 

Just north of my house is a covered arbor, about twenty- 
five feet long and fifteen feet wide, in which the elections 
in Mineral Spring township are held every two years. 
Near by are two hickory trees, to which a stout plank was 
once nailed, from which I once saw four fine deer hang- 
ing at the close of a day’s hunting in the Sand Hills, 
which stretch eastward for many miles, and in whose 
wastes there are still quite a number ot these noble beasts 
of the chase. From the field just to my left I hear, now 
and then, the voice of Bob White, and cherish the hope 
that after the Ist of November I may have an opportunity 
to see whether my “right hand has lost its cunning” 
when Argo and Eck shall make a suggestive stop in their 
ranges through grass and stubble, 

Dark clouds are overhead and soon heaven’s artillery is 
heard. <A gentle rain is fallmg. There is moreof it in the 


east, and it is in that quarter we propose to go in the 


morning to see whether Jerry Green’s and Foot Bostick’s 
dogs can find a deer. So much the better. All appear- 
ances are favorable for a glorious morrow. Will the 
result be only another instance of the vanity of human 
wishes or shall it be as portrayed by the pencil of fancy? 
Ido not know. But Iam free to say that in my past life 
Ihave had far more joy in reveling in the luxury of an 
active imagination than in contemplating the fruits of a 
pant day’s tramp or in the realization of the desires of the 
leart. 

Early the following morning my friend John Joyberry 
makes his appearance on his mule and tells me that the 
dogs and hunters have gone on and we must hurry. My 
old horse Frank is hitched to the buggy and in it I get 
with my boy George who has a gun and also two other 
little fellows who go along only as ‘“‘lookers on in Vienna,” 
and who are gorged with the hope of seeing papa bring 
down a buck, or at the very least of looking at one as he 
makes his gallant bounds to escape his pursuers. Accord- 


ing to the plan we turn to the left about one mile from 


the spring, and traveling north up the old Crawford road, 
go a few hundred yards until we reach the old Plank 

oad, which was constructed from Fayetteville in 
the direction of Albemarle, in the county of Stanly. 
At that point we turned to the right and followed 
the old road for about 100yds. Here we stopped, un- 
hitched and secured the horse and went on, I left George 
with one of the boys at a chosen spot not far from where 
the buggy was stopped, while with the other I walked 
across the branch, up the hilland stopped at a well known 
inn. At this point I spent two hours in the vain hope of 
even hearing a dog. My patience was exhausted and 1 
went to the Crouch house, about 300yds, off. 

After remaining there for nearly an hour, the hunters 
came up and reported that though they had seen fresh 
signs they were unable to start the deer. Then I was 
told to go to another place not far from where the buggy 


was, and a drive would be taken in which it was certain 
there were deer, and one or more would surely pass by 
me, J knew it was certain that a deer had gone into that 
drive some time during the preceding night, for I had 
seen the tracks—but that I should see it was a matter of 
grave doubt, But I went, At that stand I waited until 
Iwas worn out, and heard nothing of either driver or 
dogs. And then I reached a wise conclusion. I deter- 
mined to go back home, The plan was duly executed, 
and in less thana half hour I was at a spot where the 
joys of quiet, if no others, could be had. Thus ended a 
hunt so radiant in promise, so blank in result. 

Late in the afternoon my friend John J. came up aud 
reported that I had missed one of the opportunities of my 
life; for that soon after I left my stand, a fine deer had 
peed within 80yds. He said also that a fine buck had 

een started and had escaped one gun; that it passed him 
about 125yds,, and he had shot it down; the others were 
then in pursuit, and he had heard had caughtit. His 
description of what I had lost was graphic as well as 
prolix. But I knew his weakness. I had heard him talk 
on many previous occasions, and was well aware that 
what he said upon hunting matters must always be taken 
cum monte salis. I cross-examined him, especially about 
the distance he shot, and at last brought out the fact that 
he did not think the deer was hurt. My conclusion was 
that no deer had passed within a half mile of any point 
where I had been standing, and that it was even some- 
what doubtful whether one had been seen by any one of 
the party. 

Jobn knows a preat deal about hunting deer, and is 
better posted on all drives and stands within miles of this 
place than any one whom I know. I hope to have his 
company on seyeral occasions during the present season, 
and think that on some of them we shall fare much better 
and have our hopes and labors rewarded by a nice piece 
of venison steak, Just now the weather is too hob for 
much pleasure in the effort to getdeer. Besides, im the 
afternoon, the dogs find it difficult to follow the track. 

Now, let no one upbraid me about hounding deer. This 
is not a mountain region, where sportsmen (?) place them- 
selves on lakes where they have a convenient canoe, and 
get nearly every deer which is started. There are just a 
thousand and one places where the ‘‘hart” plunges into the 
‘water brooks” and eludes his pursuers. The localities 
are so uncertain that no man eyer thinks of waiting at 
one of them. Indeed, he could not find them if he so 
desired. With us, the plan does not drive off or destroy 
the deer more than any other plan, except that on a still- 
hunt (or stalk) no spit would exhale the odor of venison 
once ina twelye month, Even as itis, my nostrils have 
not enjoyed that perfume within the last two years. The 
great destruction here comes in the winter when we have 
snows which lie for more than a week. Then by stalking 
and hounding the poor creatures which, are too lean for 
food, are mercilessly slaughtered. 

In our uplands all over the State the prospect for Bob 
White is dubious. The floods, it is thought, were very 
destructive of the nests and young chicks in the bottoms. 
It may be, however, that many escaped, that there will 
be late broods in these places, and that there will be some 
immigration from the adjacent hills. I have several trips 
in view after the ist of November, in one of which my 
companion will be G. T. L., of New York, a native of 
this State, who has indicated to me more than once that 
he would be glad to have a trial of 14-bores with me, and 
would neither unduly rejoice in triumph nor sorrow in 
defeat. I think we would suit to huntin couples. Neither 
he nor I claim all the birds which fall anywhere within 
a half mile of our guns, nor have we the ability to carry 
10lbs. of gun iron, with shells loaded with Sdrs. of gun- 
powder and loz. of shot. WELLS. 

ROCKINGHAM, N. C. 


AN OPPORTUNITY FOR DEALERS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

A number of the sportsmen of this State have united in 
a call for the formation of the “Virginia Field Sporting 
Association,” and our meeting for organization will take 
place at Richmond, Va., Oct. 21, 1886. This is the time 
of the meeting of our State fair. We haye secured a _ 
room on the fair grounds as headquarters for the sports- 
men, and will have on hand a number of traps and birds 
for the amusement of the members. Much interest has 
been shown so far in our organization, and from present 
indications a large assemblage of sportsmen will be 
gathered here. The near approach of the shooting season 
will make them unusually keen for sport and anxious to 
provide themselves with sporting appliances. Our people 
are proverbially keen sportsmen and delighted with all 
that pertains thereto, especially the new inventions and 
conveniences, with which they have little opportunity 
to become familiar because they do not travel about 
much. It occurs to me that this is a splendid opportunity 
for some of the enterprising dealers in firearms and sports- 
men’s outfits to turn an honest penny by sending an 
attractive line of their goods to the State Fair. The Sec- 
retary, Mr. George W. Mayo, Richmond, Va., assures me 
he will reserve ample space for all such as wish to exhibit, 
and I will be glad to give further information to any who 
wish to inquire. 

I feel sure that if the Chamberlin Cartridge Company, 
for example, would send down one of its machines and 
let it be operated on the grounds, it would sell enough of 
its cartridges to amply repay the outlay. So, too, any or 
all of the flying target companies could easily repay their 
outlay and make a profit. 

Any enterprising dealer in sportsmen’s wear, such as 
coats, leggins and cartridge bags, etc., will find it to his 
interest to send an attractive line of his goods here, for he 
will seldom strike a larger assemblage of sportsmen, and 
eyen if he does not sell much on the spot will introduce 
himself and his business. I would not suggest to dealers 
to send guns, or at any rate, not many; for as a rule men 
do not buy goods off-hand, and take some time for inves- 
tigation and inquiry as to a purchase of that magnitude. 
But I feel certain this will be a first-rate chance for ex- 
hibitors of the lighter class of sportsmen’s goods to intro- 
duce and sell their wares, and 1 hope they will not over- 
look it and give us an attractive display. Please give this 
a free Insertion in your paper, and thereby help to make 
our first meeting attractive. JOHN §. WISE. 

RicHMonD, Va, Sept. 21, 1886. ” 


OF CoURSE it should read ‘‘over” shooting not ‘‘our” 
shooting in my item of Sept. 16 on Highgate marshes, — 
STANSTEAD, 


igs 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Serr. 30, 1886, 


GAME PRESERVING IN BRITAIN. 
IV.—_ THE GAME OF THE WOODS.—CONTINUED. 


se capercaillie, wood grouse or cock of the woods 
(Tetrao uragallus) was in days gone by an extremely 
abundant game bird. The march of civilization, in other 
words the persistent persecution and the destruction of 
our woods forests, however, led to a rapid diminution in 
its numbers, until by the year 1780 it was entirely extinct 
in these islands. For nearly fifty years the capercaillie 
was not reckoned among the game of Great Britain and 
Ireland. Several attempts between 1828 and 1837 were 
made to reintroduce the capercaillie, but it was only in 
the last named year that the first serious endeavor was 
made. The previous ones were either on a too small 
scale, or the circumstances under which the attempts at 
reintroduction were made were not conducive to success. 
In the summer of 1887, however, Sir Thomas Buxton ob- 
tained, through the medium of Mr, L. Lloyd, a number 
of birds in Sweden, which were, presented to the Marquis 
of Bredalbane, and turned down in the woods of his 
estate, Taymouth Castle. At the same period endeayors 
were also made to rear the bird by hand from imported 
eges, but the experiment was in all practical respects a 
failure. Four years later additional assistance was lent 


to the project by the successful rearing by wild quey 


hens of eggs placed beneath them, and also by the sub- 
sequent successful hatching under fowls and hand-rearing 
of further numbers. This went on from year to year 
until in 1865 there were counted over 1,500 head of caper- 
caillie upon the lands of Taymouth Castle. Various other 
fostering hands have been at work, and at the present 
time these birds are very plentiful all along the Tay val- 
ley as far as Dunkeld, the estates in the district being of 
a character peculiarly well suited to the tastes and re- 
quiremenis of this splendid game bird. In course of time 
T haye very little doubt that we shall reckon the caper- 
caillie a plentiful bird of sport, and with the aid of skill- 
ful preserving maintain it in its increased plentitude. 

The haunts of the cock of the woods are such as its 
name implies. Thick pine forests are held in favorite 
estimation, and also the thickest and wildest parts of other 
fir and beech woods. Small covers or coppice neyer holds 
the capercaillie, and it is only the old forest land of our 
northern lands which harbor the birds, Although essen- 
tially a bird of the woods, it is by no means addicted to 
tree life, and by far the major portion of its existence is 
spent beneath the boughs. At night time, however, it 
perches upon the trees, and during cold weather, particu- 
larly when it is snowing, it will spend all its leisure time 
in the trees. This game bird is for the most part mono- 
gamous and usually found in pairs, except during winter, 
when the birds “pack” to a large extent, males and 
females in separate flocks, 

Aprilis the menth when the preparatories for ineuba- 
tion are commenced, and like most of the Tetraonidee, the 
wood grouse indulges—that is, the male—in a good deal 
of play, so-called, Ina bird of this size and splendor, the 
play would naturally be very interesting, and in the case 
of the capercaillie itis unquestionably so. May is the 
usual nesting time in this country, the nest being gener- 
ally formed beneath some bush or tree among some long 
sedge grass or heather. It is invariably chosen with due 
regard to the questions of shelter and security from ob- 
servation. Some four to twelve eggs are deposited and 
the hen alone sits, incubation being completed about the 
thirtieth day, the male bird keeping guard over his mate. 
As soon as the eggs are hatched, both parent birds pro- 
tect and provide for the young birds until such time as 
they can do this for themselves, when the male at first, 
and the female subsequently, leave the brood to its own 
devices. 

The food of the capercaillie—which, by the way, it ob- 
tains under circumstances of routine similar to those of 
the black grouse, and these I shall detail hereafter—con- 
sists of various berries, chiefly among which juniper, 
black and cranberries, the shoots and leaves of various 
firs, the buds and tendrils of many trees, notably the wil- 
low and birch, and also of a large amount of insect life. 
When it can obtain them, many cereals will be consumed, 
and the young seem to require ants and worms to com- 
plete their dietary. 

In its wild state ceiliog coed, asour ancient British fore- 
fathers used to dub it, is very hardy indeed; but reared in 
confinement it becomes much less so, and the process of 
hand-rearing the young is troublesome and difficult, more 
so than with any other British game bird, black game 
perhaps excepted. 

Its general plumage and aspect is, of course, known to 
the great majority of my readers and needs no description 
here, J may mention that occasional varieties—hy brids— 
are met with, as also capercaillie feathered more or less 
thickly with white, The hybrids are results of crosses 
between this bird and the black grouse. 

There is litthe more to add concerning this game bird 
beyond expressing our hope, and I am sure American 
sportsmen will join with us, that before long we may be 
able to count the capercaillie as a numerous and wide- 
spread bird of sport among us in Britain, MOORMAN. 

ENGLAND. 

[TO BE CONTINUED. | 


Fort WorTH, Texas, Sept. 23.—Quail shooting has 
opened well with us; the birds are well grown and strong 
on the wing, and the bevies large. On account of the 
lack of rain during the breeding season, the birds have 
for the most part gone on to the creeks or kept near the 
tanks that are to be found throughout this section. 
Prairie chickens are also very fairly plentiful, and some 
good bags have been made in this vicinity. There are 
large quantities of acorns in the oaks, and if we have our 
usual supply of rain this fall, ducks are certain to stay 
with us in large numbers, Sportsmen have a very bright 
outlook this. season in Texas as far as feathers are con- 
cerned, and, no doubt, deer and antelope will prove to be 
as plentiful as usual. I heard last night that quite a large 
herd of antelopes were seen nota hundred miles from this 
town. We have had an unprecedented dry summer. The 
genial rains have, however, at last found us, and the 
grass is growing rapidly, —ARTHUR STERT. 


MASSACHUSETTS WiILDrowL.—A law forbids shooting 
wildfowl or ‘shore birds from boats in the harbor and 
great ponds of Nantucket, and the waters in and around 
the islands of Tuckernuck, Muskeget and the Gravelly 
Islands, [Approved May 28, 1886,] 


POAOHING BRAGGARTS,—I think “Special” has “sized 
up” the Boston Sunday Times correspondent about right 
when he ventures the assertion that he has lied. That 
class of liars are too common, and the injury they do our 
game interests is nearly, if not quite, equal to perpetrat- 
ing the mean crimes they would like to, but for which 
they lack courage. Many who listen to their senseless 
gabble accept it for truth, and are forever convinced that 
the game laws are a dead letter or are only made to pre- 
serve the game till the ‘‘city folks” can come in and take 
it. Every locality has its chronic grumblers who, when 
holding forth in the country grocery, give one the im- 
pesion that they know of ‘‘lots of cases where game 

aws have been broken,” but if carefully questioned it 
takes short time to discover what an experienced person 
would have known at the start, that it was simply gas 
escaping. There is another class who do know of viola- 
tions of game Jaws and would like to see the poachers 
brought to justice but do not dare to give the information 
themselves, yet blame the wardens for not bringing the 
culprits to time, forgetting that it is impossible to accom- 
plish anything without evidence; and a warden who acts 
without pay cannot afford to support a whole detective 
bureau. If all who are interested in protection would 
make themselves understand that the man who takes fish 
from the spawning beds or grouse and deer out of season 
has wronged the community as much as any other thief, 
and would give their testimony accordingly, then poach- 
ing would die a natural death. In our State any man, 
whether he holds a commission or not, can prosecute a 
game law yiolation.—BLAcK Spot (Sebago Lake, Maine, 
Sept: 20). 
BERGEN CouNnTY <AssociaTion.—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: At a regular meeting of the Bergen County 
Association for the Protection of Game and Fish, held at 
the residence of Hdwin Ackerman, Hackensack, N, J., 
Sept. 21, the following officers were reélected: President, 
Wakeman Holberton; Secretary and Treasurer, Edwin 
Ackerman; Counsel, C. W. Berdan, The counsel reported 
two. cases having been settled favorably to the club, and 
the rewards were ordered to be paid. He also reported 
two more cases to be tried, These were all for shooting 
out of season. The papers for the incorporation of the 
club were reported to be nearly ready, The members 
present expressed themselves strongly in fayor of repeal- 
ing that portion of the game law which allows reed bird 
shooting five days before rail can be killed. A letter was 
read from the secretary of the Plainfield society urging 
the calling of a convention composed of the different pro- 
tective associations for the purpose of rearranging and 
condensing the game laws. After considerable routine 
business had been transacted the club adjourned.—_Nrv- 
ERSINK, 


WELLSVILLE, O., Sept. 21.—Editor Forest and Stream: 
The Amateur Sporting Club of this place have just re- 
turned from a two weeks outing on the Tuscarawas River, 
in vicinity of Trenton, O. They report having a splendid 
time, and an abundance of game; having secured all the 
squirrels, fish and ducks they could make use of. The 
country people there claim to have been imposed on by 
Bridgeport and East Liverpool clubs, but will treat all 
campers with courtesy that have the first principles of 
gentlemen, and charge them only fair prices for provis- 
ions. It is to be hoped that these two offending clubs will 
learn to be true sportsmen. Ata regular meeting of the 
Amateur Sporting Club on the 20th inst. the following 
officers were elected for their fiscal year: President, C, R. 
McDonald; Vice-President, G, C. Shull; Secretary and 
Treasurer, J. Louis Burnett.—Jo. 


MISTAKEN FOR A GROUSE.—A Parish, N, Y., gunner of 
youthful years and impulsiveness, fired into a clump of 
bushes at what he took to be a partidge, but turned out 
to be his companion. The only moral is Don’t! 


Sea and River Hishing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


SHANTY LIFE. 


HERE is a vein of selfishness in our natures, and some 
writer, not very religiously inclined, has declared 
that itis well that it is so; sinceif we do not love and 
look out for self, who will do it for us? But this little 
streak of selfishness crops out where we should least ex- 
pect it, even in another, say nothing of our well-organized 
and well-governed selves. We take our annual outing to 
the trout lakes and streams eyery spring, never once think- 
ing that our wives and children need the rest—the recre- 
atlon—as much as we. It does not look selfish to us. 
But then it does actually save about half the expense, 
youknow, We reason it outall right. Says one, and his 
answer will answer for all, ‘‘My wife wouldn’t like any- 
thing of the kind;” or ‘‘My wife isn’t at all adapted to 
anything of the kind.” Well, how in the name of com- 
mon sense should she be? Ten to one you have never 
invited her to share your annual trouting trip with you, 
and all she knows about it is involved in the pains you 
have taken to make her believe that it is too hard for 
her. Now it has been my happy fortune to organize 
several trouting excursions where the ladies haye been 
included—in fact the camp around which the little ad- 
ventures mentioned in this article cluster was not built 
for single gentlemen, The wife of the writer is always 
there when her husband can catch a few days off to catch 
trout, Friends invited for the first time invariably answer, 
“J should like very much to go, but I don’t believe my 
wife would like anything of the sort.” But several times 
IT have urged that the wife be invited. What has been 
the result? In almost every case the doubting husband 
has returnrd the answer, ‘‘Why, she is perfectly de- 
lighted!” And the entire trip goes to show how actually 
delighted the lady proves to be, Then what can be more 
pleasing than to take our better halves over those old 
haunts and fishing grounds, and witness this keen enjoy- 
ment of what we have experienced before. Our word 
for it, she will take it all in. She will adapt herself to 
all the roughness of camp life in a way to surprise you, 
and ten to one you shall find that she has been reading 
up on the subject in Forest AND STREAM and other pub- 
lications which you never dreamed that madam deigned 
to notice, 


The trouting trip, which is the freshest in the mind of 
the writer, was built upon the principles mentioned above. - 
We started May 31 for—if you are a friend of the writer 
he will tell you where, provided you will agree to take 
your wife, but he has not the slightest notion of givmg 
away any choice fishing grounds already deeded over to 
the ladies—of telling sportsmen who go single, where 
they may be found. There were three happy wives and 
three proud husbands of us. The babies were left with 
aunts and grandmas. Hach of the husbands and one 
of the wives had been there before, A jolly crowd of 
Six, we met in the railroad train in the morning, We 
met as staid Mrs, and Mr. But this was soon dropped 
for plain Anne, Grace, Emma, George, Omer and Willem, 
We might have worn the dignity of the Jeweler, the 
Apothecary and the Seribe, but dignity does roll off in 
the woods, especially when we all comé to wash hands 
from the same dish, or all put on the same kind of tar to 
keep off black flies and mosquitoes, The railroad ride 
was pleasant; the rain had fallen the night before and 
there was an absence of dust, that great affliction of rail- 
road travel, The stage ride among the green hills and 
along the winding brooks-was charming. The buckboard 
creeping up among the hills and down beside the glisten- 
ing mountain streams, with the taste of clear mountain 
air, raised the spirits of the women of the party to a pitch 
of enthusiasm which made the more experienced of us 
fear for the reaction. But no need of such fears. The 
string of pleasant surprises was continuous and the out- 
door life and days of rest from the cares of home keep- 
ing were fullof gladness. Up the lakes in the little 
steamer brought no particular adventure, But the beatty 
of the wooded and mountain-fringed shores was a contin- 
ned source of pleasure, ! 

Our camp was reached toward nightfall—a plain 
wooden structure, of lumber newly sawn, rough-boarded, 
but tight overhead and dry, qualities much to be desired 
ina camp. There were rooms enough for each couple 
and the cook, with a large sittmg-room and a chance for 
a bright open fire. Such a fire is always a source of eom- 
fort in a camp, especially where there is a great abund- 
ance of wood, A nice little cook-room formed the L of 
the camp, and here Oscar presided. He is a good camp 
cook, His experience in that department of the lumber 
camp has been of much benefit to him in this direction, 
besides, he is the son of one of the best guides in that, re- 
gion, In short, he belongs to a race of guides, and is him- 
self a thorough woodsman—enthusiastic and obliging. 
What more could be wanting in a cook and guide? The 
camp was opened. Not a living creature had been in it 
since we closed it—another happy hunting and fishing 
party, on the 2d of October, 1885—not a living creature 
except the mice, and they had been there in numbers toa 
numerous for the good of our sleeping accommodations, 
The first night in camp! who can ever sleep except the 
old campers? Oscar snored, so did two or three other 
men, but they would hate to admit it and they don’t want 
me to tell of it. The ladies of the party wore the night 
away listening to the humming of the mosquitoes and the 
occasional night cry of the loon. The mosquitoes made 
night hideous in a small way, but they could go no 
further, and that was what made them the more enraged. 
Each bed was covered with mosquito netting, with the 
musical pests outside of it. 

The first morning dawned dull and calm, with a dense 
fog mantling the face of the waters, and hiding objects 
not fifty feet away. But fishing tackle was made ready 
about as early as the daylight came. The boats skipped 
away through the fog. What was the result? Several 
nice trout, one weighing 23lbs, and another 24lbs. We 
had trout for breakfast. To say that is sufficient. No 
need to go into ecstacies about their taste, in a publication 
like the ForEST AND STREAM; it is imposing upon the in- 
telligence of the ‘‘old stagers” who have been there 
before. Every day afterward, till the end of the good 
time came, we caught trout; not by the hundreds—there 
were no trout butchers in our number—but we caught 
enough for the table, as Oscar can bear witness, The 
ladies did a good part of the fishing, and they made the 
most of it in the way of enjoyment, They were on the 
water every day, and grew brown as berries, and by the 
end of the third day two or three noses, red with sunburn, 
appeared at the table. But they brought with them con- 
siderable excitement, and such appetites! Oscar immedi- 
ately doubled his exertions, putting on the full force of 
the lumber camp—ham and eggs, fried pork, doughnuts 
and all. The girls caught trout. Our wives were girls 
again by time they had been in the woods two days. They 
caught trout and lost the biggest ones, just.as the men do; 
and had to tell of it at the dinner-table and at the camp- 
fire after nightfall. Annie caught a three-pounder; Grace 
caught a great number of lesser size; Emma caught a fit 
of seasickness—actual mal de mer—on the fresh water, 
when it was extremely rough, with a south wind, one 
afternoon, 


But the sights and sounds which came to our lot on this 
happy trip must not be forgotten. Itseemed almost as 
though nature put herself on exhibition specially because 
the daughters of Eve were there and the sights were new 
to them. The mountain storm rushing down the lake, 
with its line of rain pouring white with foam up to within 
afew rods of us before a drop fell upon our heads! The 
fleecy clouds forming on the lowlands and then climbing 
the mountain, as if to picture just how thesterm is made, 
Thenanimated nature had some sights for us and some of the 
best of them were caught by Omer’s camera, to be devel- 
oped at home, The results we anxiously wait. Among 
the views caught by the instantaneous dry-plate process 
was the nest of the great blue heron, The bird had car- 
ried sticks and twigs, some of them as large as a man’s 
arm, and placed them on the top of a lone and branchless 
dead pine 60ft. from the ground. In order to obtain a 
vood view, the camera had to be put wp another tree. The 
nest of the woodduck—or rather the hole where the bird 
entered, doubtless its nest—was also discovered and 
brought in range of the camera. A curious little loonlet, 
or rather the few-weeks-old young of the great northern 
diver, a bird very common in the lake regions, was 
caught alive and photographed. A funny bird heproved, 
absolutely declining to partake of any sort of food im cap- 
tivity, though given a bucket of water to reston. The 
poor little fellow died the second day. His capture cost 
ahard struggle and would have proved an impossibility 


but from the fact that he was driven ashore by being sur- 


rounded by three boats. He was found a short distance 
up a brook, where it was impossible to capture him. 
Though not bigger than a half-grown chicken, he would 


a 


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dive like a full-grown senior of his species, and stay under 
water as long as he supposed danger was near. In the 
words of George, ‘‘He would pop under water like an eel 
and then swim like lightning!’ A very curious bird, 
surely; and we tried hard to save him alive in order that 
the attempt might be made to domesticate him in some 
duck pond where the domestication of wild waterfowl is 
being triéd. A wonderful little bird he was, with not a 
feather on him—not even a pinfeather. But he was cov- 
ered with down so thick and soft that not a, drop of water 
could reach his skin, though he soak himself in that tem- 
perance fiuid all day. Indeed, there was not force enough 
to the breath to blow open the thick, fur-like down so as 
to. see his body through the aperture thus made. Younz 
and unfledged though he was, be had all the expert diving 
abilities of a senior ¢reat northern diver. 

On the trip to the lake, George sincerely hoped that 
Annie might hear an owl hoot in the night, and Omer 
admitted that he should be satisfied if Grace could hear 
the loon’s cry, the barking of a fox or the bleating of a 
fawn. Emma thought she should like to see a bear or a 
hedgehog. As we returned from fishing at dusk, on the 
second night of our stay, the doleful and startling notes 
of a laughing or barred owl suddenly rang out. On the 
instant George answered him in his own notos. The re- 
mark was made that this species of the owl may be called 
down very near to the imitator, if he be a good one, and 
George kept on calling, Soon his owlship began to near 
the camp, evidently expecting to meet his mate or a male 
tival. He did not come yery near juet then, and the 
calling was abandoned. But the owl was evidently in- 
terested. His hooting was kept up, much to the delight 
of the ladies. Soon Oscar, who had quietly been on the 
watch, came in, with a twinkle in his eye. ‘He is right 
up here in a great birch!” The camp is surrounded with 
birch trees, tall and ghostly. It took but a moment for 
Omer to seize his gun, and before all of us were outside 
the door there came areport and a thud directly on top 
of thecamp. The body quickly slid off the roof, and 
Mr. Owl was picked up dead. Notso his mate; for that 
poor bird kept up its lone, laughing hoot the most of the 
night, 

The owl adventure was but the beginning of surprises 
for the ladies. On the night following Oscar again came 
in excited, ‘*There is a bear or a deer out here!” he ex- 
claimed. Then grabbing a kerosene lamp—a curious 
weapon with which to fight a bear, by the way—he rushed 
into the woods, up hill, in the rear of the camp. He was 
followed by George with a candle and Omer with a 
reyolyer. The lamp flitted and darted among the trees, 
when, ‘Here he is!” came from Oscar. The revolver 
eracked, and crashing through the brush went the boys, 
over treetops and brush piles that would haye been very 
difficult of scaling In the daylight, ‘Here he-goes! There 
goes!” Then “thwack,” “thwack”’ on something. ‘Oh, 
I've got him!” came from the earnest Oscar, The hedg- 
hog weighed almost a score of pounds. He had been fol- 
lowed by lamplight over brush and fallen trees a distance 
of nearly forty rods and killed with a club, With diffi- 
culty we threaded our way back to camp. The chimney 
went off the lamp and thecandles went out. Fortunately 
Oscar had a supply of matches. This was not the last 
hedgehog adventure of the trip. On the second night 
atter, to use the words of Oscar, “‘I could not sleep with 
that creeter gnawing and rattlin’ round, sol got up. The 
first thing I saw was the axe.” To judge by the blow, he 
did see the axe, The hedgehog, which disturbed his 
slumbers by gnawing the doorsteps, was cleft almost in 
twain. 


But the prettiest sight of all did not come under the 
eyes of the ladies, much to the regretof the men of 
the party. We had wandered up a trout stream, 
after crossing a pond, for into the woods. We had tired 
of catching small trout, too small to be retained, and 
throwing them in again and had started for home by a 
spotted trail, a shorter cut. The sight was all the more 
curious since we were talking loudly about the trail and 
some spruce trees where we had been looking for gum. 
Passing an old spruce top there sprang up, not 10ft. from 
the party, a fawn about half grown. The beautiful 
little creature turned, gave one look, then bounded away. 
To say we gave chase would express the exertions put in 
to capture the animal alive but feebly. But the chase 
was in yain. The spotted creature quickly disappeared. 
No mother doe was seen; but the signs of deer in those 
woods are as numerousas the marks of sheep in a pasture 
devoted to their raising. Much of this is due to the en- 
forcement of good game laws, such as Maine has reason 
to be proud of. Each one of us had a good view of the 
little deer, a sight hardly to be expected more than once 
in a lifetime. Somehow the theory of old hunters and 
guides and of some writers on the deer also, that the mother 
doe hides her young far from the sight of man has been 
somewhat weakened in our minds. 

Such was a part what we saw and what we did on our 
pleasant trouting trip into the woads only afew days 
ago, and we leave it to the reader whether we.ought to 
have been happy and a satisfied party. Were the ladies 
brown? Ask them, or better, their friends, who hardly 
knew them at the railway train on the evening of their 
return. But there was something better still, Annie 
went into the woods almost an invalid. For fifteen 
weeks she had been confined to the house. In fact, her 
husband hardly knew if she would be able to take the 
trip at all. But the result was one of the best appetites in 
the camp and a gain in flesh and spirits that any doctor 
might well be proud of. For tired nerves, a weary brain 
or bad digestion, give us the mountain air, joined with 
trout fishing, boating, woods adventures and a jolly com- 
pany in a camp in the wilderness. ~ SPECIAL. 


THe Pace FLy,—Stanley, N. J., Sept. 25.—Hditor 
Forest and Stream: In the FoREST AND STREAM, 16th inst., 
W. K. P., Athens, Pa., requests a description of the 
Page fly and wishes to know where it can be obtained. 
Michael, the famous fly-tyer, for many years with Andrew 
Clerk & Co. and later with Abbey & Imbrie, designed it, 
partly through my suggestion, about twenty-five years 
ago, to be used specially in Rangeley waters, Many of 
my largest trout were taken on this fly. It has also 
proven yery effective in black bass fishing. Abbey & 
Imbrie and A. G. Spalding & Bro., of New York, and H, 
O. Stanley of Dixfield, Maine, make it. I inclose speci- 
men.—GRO, SHEPARD Pacr, [The fly is a very pretty 
one, with a yellow body, red ibis wing and the shoulder- 

r of the wood duck on each side of the ibis]. 


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THE HOME OF. THE BIG TROUT. 
I. 


ENEATH yon tortuous root that clutches wide 
The o’erhung bank above the eddying tide— 

Like talons of some mighty bird of prey— 
The monarch of the river holds his sway. 
A fathom deep of shade and solitude, 
Hnwreathed and over-arched with root-claws rude, 
Serene, impregnable—he views afar . 
The shimmering sunbeam or the elemental war, 


It. 


The spear of poacher or the fishez’s lure 
Appals not him—his fastness is secure; 

And when the fleeing shoal of frightened fry 

In frantic haste from danger hurry by, 

Like the high Gods beyond the clouds and strife 
And swift alarms that cloy a lesser life, 

He dwells in his deep fortress, void of harm, 
An autocrat, untameable, and proud, and calm, 


Ti. 


But as the glowing, charioted ing 

Of Day declines, in splendor westering; 

And the soft-pluméd moths, amid the gloom, 

Swarm on their downy wings, forth from his home 

He sails the darkling stream, ambrosial food 

To gather ftom the myriad fluttering brood. 

Hark! to his swift spring on the floating fly 

That rings sharp-sounding "neath the silent starlit sky. 


Ty, 


And now, alone, oh angler, canst thy wile 

The dweller of that fortress fast besuile. 

Strong be thy rod, and strong thy silken line, 

Virm be thy nerve—strength in all things combine, 

And if the piercing steel his bony jaw 

Imprvison fast, allow thy prey no law; 

"Tis peek ’gainst peek—no quarter—to the death! 

The monarch trout yields not to aught of meaner faith, 
J. HARRINGTON K@ENE. 


FISHING IN ALASKA. 


HE islands of southeastern Alaska abound in trout 
streams. By following up many of them, from 
where they empty into salt water, one often discovers 
small lakes nestling in the bowl-shaped depressions among 
the mountains. These lakes are fed by streams from the 
melting snows on the mountain tops. The land is for the 
most part high and the streams are swift, the obstructions 
in their channels forming rapids and waterfalls, near 
which it is customary to find deep, dark pools, where the 
big: trout are usually captured. 

In this letter I shall tell about Naha and what we saw 
there last year. It is on Revillagigedo Island, near the 
upper end of Behm Canal, and is a station of the North- 
western Trading and Fishing Company. Through some 
misdirected influence the name of this place has been 
changed to Loring, and it is so known in the post office 


directory. In like manner the Haidah settlement, on the 
southern extremity of Prince of Wales Island, has been 
changed from Howkan to Jackson, after the king mis- 
sionary of Alaska. It should be the duty of every one to 
studiously avoid the use of such names whenever it is 
possible to do so. 

Naha possesses peculiar natural adyantages as a fishing 
station, which I shall endeavor to make clear with the 
help of the accompanying topographical outline, From 
the outer bay an arm of the sea runs inland about a mile, 
with high land on either side. At its head this arm bends 
at right angle and communicates with a salt-water lake. 
This lake is the interesting feature of the region. Its out- 
let is contracted to about fifteen to twenty feet wide, and 
isso obstructed with rocks that at ebb tide the water 
stands higher in the lake than in the arm, and conse- 
quently there is a waterfall at the outlet running seaward. 
When the tide.is running flood the water banks up in 
arm, the level of the lake is lower than the outside water, 
and the rapids are turned inward toward the lake. The 
trading and fishing company have erected a packing 
house over the rapids and haul their seines in the lake, 
where the salmon accumulatein great numbers. The 
way the salmon swarmed in 1885 in the fresh-water 
stream that empties into the head of this lake was one of 
the great sights of nature. During the active seining 
season the mouth of the river is obstructed by a wire trap 
held to the shores by a wire fence. This trap could be 
raised and lowered at will. Iam going to tell no ‘fish 
story,” though what I am about to relate has more than 
once provoked an incredulous smile from those to whom 
it was told. 

We visited Naha twice. First in the middle of July, 
when the trap was down and there were no salmon in the 
stream. At that time I ascended the river by wading 
about a mile, and fished for trout at the foot of a water- 
fall about 8ft. high.* The second visit was a month later. 
The trap was then raised, and the river was full of 
salmon. The word full must be accepted almost literally. 
Afew yards from the foot of the falls the bed of the 
stream is narrowed to about 20ft. wide and the water 
deepens to 6 or 6ft. Lower down it is broad and shallow, 
and can be waded. At the foot of the falls, and for some 
distance below, the salmon were packed so densely that 
the water was awork with them, Their dorsal fins and 
backs protruded from the water, and the progress of our 
canoe was materially impeded as we paddled through 
them. The purpose of our visit was to. fish for trout in 
the river aboye the falls, but the efforts of the salmon to 
surmount this obstruction were so interesting that we sat 


*H, A. Scidmore, in her book on southeastern Alaska, gives this 
fall a height of 40ft 


down on the rocks and watched them for a long time. 
The fish were leaping from the water and falling back 
into it all the time; many were in the air at the same 
time. Where the body of the water is thick enough and 
not too vertical in its fall, a salmon can propel itself 
along it for several feet by its great muscular strength. 
I have seen this done; but it was not possible here, owing 
to the projecting rocks that broke the column of water. 
Occasionally one would fall into a pool behind some pro- 
jecting ledge, and from there, as a vantage ground, after 
resting a while, would endeayor to overcome the re- 
mainder of the height. Once in a while one would 
succeed, but oftener it would be washed back by the 
rushing water, after haying almost gained the top. I 
think | may safely say, that not more than one in a 
thousand succeeded in getting into the smooth water 
above. Cut and bruised by the rocks, exhausted unto 
death by their violent exertion, and smothered in the 
jam, the great mass of them succumbed to the struggle, 
or returned to the sea whence they came, and where they 
are lost to human knowledge until their next annual 
migration. The shores below were strewn with their 
carcasses to the mouth of the river, and all around the 
shores of the lake they lay, sickening the air with their 
decay. On one piece of flat river shore they were piled 
one upon another for twenty feet beyond the edge of the 
water, The water had fallen and left them there, The 
wire fence holding the trap to the banks at the mouth 
was broken down by the weight of the dead mass drifting 
against it. In addition to these which we saw great 
numbers must have been carried away to sea by the cur- 
rent and tide. The bears and eagles feed and grow fat 
upon the living, and the ravens and gulls upon the dead. 
I dwell upon the slaughter here, because I wish to empha- 
size the great peor eaiWy of nature. All this sacrifice of 
life is caused by the blind instinct, which impells these 
fish to seek the sources of fresh-water streams to deposit 
their ova. Such sights as we witnessed have probably 
been repeated from time immemorial, yet every year 
sufficient numbers get above the falls to produce the 
swarms that come into the lake annually. I reason on 
the supposition that only those fish rettirn to a stream 
that have been hatched at its source. When we see how 
few are necessary to produce the many, and how 
thoroughly exhausted are our eastern streams, we can 
appreciate how more complete are the devices of man 
than those of nature in the depopulation of the rivers. 
The season of 1885 was very dry, and the river was very 
low, and it is possible that in a wet season the salmon may 
have less difficulty in overcoming the falls. 

After tiring at the sight of their struggles we caught 
several of the salmon by simply plunging our arms in the 
water and lifting them out. With the roe thus obtained 
we climbed above the falls and fished for trout. The 
water was still and we could not induce them to rise to 
the fly, Three of us caught, in about two hours, fifty as 
pretty trout, weighing from #to 2lbs. each, as we ever 
carried back to the ship. They were pretty to look upon, 
but were not gamy; they invariably succumbed after a 
very short struggle for liberty. We captured at the same 
time several fish closely resembling the Eastern brook 
trout, if they were not identical with it. It is possible 
that they were sea trout that had gotten over the falls 
where so many salmon had failed; but they presented 
several noticeable differences. For instance, they were 
slender and of more graceful outline, and the spots were 
amore vivid red, but the marks that attracted my atten- 
tion more than any other were the lines of color, black and 
white on the pectoral,ventraland analfins. Ihave noticed 
only the white line on the fins of the sea trout. [captured 
trout with similar markings at one other locality, on Prince 
of Wales Island in a little stream emptying into what is 
called Niblack Anchorage, on the north side of Moira 
Sound. There isa waterfall afew rods from the mouth 
of the stream, which has a vertical fall of at least fifteen 
feet, and the trout were caught in the water above the fall 
inthe first week of July. I met Mr. Charles Hallock when 
he visited southeastern Alaska last summer, and during a 
conversation with him I mentioned these trout. He con- 
sidered it not improbable that they might be identical 
with the Eastern species, especially when I told him that 
T had killed the Canada grouse in the same region; ‘‘for,” 
he said, ‘‘they seem to go together in their distribution.” 

To give another instance of the commingling of the life 
of the two sides of the continent at about these latitudes, 
I will mention how surprised I was to find the dainty 
little twin-flower (Linnea borealis) growing abundantly 
on the islands of the Prince of Wales Archipelago. I 
first became acquainted with this flower in 1877, in the 
vicinity of Halifax, Nova Scotia, where it was growing 
side by side with the dwarf Cornus canadensis. Here I 
found them similarly associated. The red-berried elder 
(Sambucus pubens), and the Northeastern species of sun- 
dews and butterworts are likewise common plants on the 
Northwestern coast, Such cases might be multiplied 
both from the animal and vegetable kingdom. T.H. 8. 

WRANGELD SirrRArz, Sept. 2, 1886. 


THE NIPISSING REGION.—One does not ordinarily “‘give 
away” a good thing when he has discovered it, but when 
he has found more of a good thing than he can use, it 
seems selfish not to tell the other fellows. That is my 
case. The good thing isa land where deer and bear are 
abundant, where there isa good chance to get a moose, 
where black bass are just waiting to take the first fy 
which is thrown to them, The place is the Nipissing 
region, Ontario. I have been there twice, and know 
whereof I affirm. Go to Toronto, then by rail on a new 
road, which has just been opened from the upper end of 
the Muskoka Lakes to Lake Nipissing, get off at Com- 
manda and take to the woods. Before you go, write to 
Thomas Smith, Restoul, Ontario, and ask him to meet 
you where the beasties are. Then, if you don’t kill all 
you want, it will be because you don’t know how, and in 
that case Tom will kill them for you, and you need not 
mention that fact when you show the heads to your 
friends.—S, D, McC. 


PAPER CASES FOR Rops.—Post Mills, Vt., Sept. 20.—I 
notice in the FOREST AND STREAM of Sept. 16 an article 
by ‘‘Fly Rod” which speaks of a paper cartoon as being 
the best to keep rods in in winter. Can ‘Fly Rod” tell 
me where, when and by whom such patent was taken 
out on these rolls, as I entered an application for a patent 
early in *82 for these cartoon rod cases and have been 


| using them off and on ever since, and to-day I use them 


in mailing fishing Rods.—THos. H. CHUBB. 


190 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Szpt. 30, 1886, 


THE VAGARIES OF FLY NOMENCLATURE 


Fiditor Forest and Stream: : 

I noticed in your issue of Sept. 16 under the caption 
‘Answers to Correspondent” that W, K, P,, Athens, Pa., 
asks where a description of Lord-Baltimore and Page 
bass flies can be found, also the editorial reply, “We do 
not find these flies named or figured in any book or plate.” 
Allow me to quote Dr. Henshall in “Fishing with the 
Fly” (Orvis-Cheney) anent the first named fly. ‘The 
bord-Baltimore fly,” he says, “originated with Prof, 
Alfred M, Mayer of the Stevens Institute of Technology, 
Hoboken, New Jersey, its formula being as follows: Body 
orange, hackle, tail and wings black, with small upper 
wings of jungle cock. Prof. Mayer and myself being 
natives of Baltimore, designed unknown to each other a 
fly to embody the heraldic colors of Lord Baltimore and 
the ‘coat of arms of Maryland, black and orange. He 
named his fly Lord-Baltimore, while mine I designated 
the Oriole from the Baltimore or hanging bird which 
beautiful songster was named in honor of Lord-Balti- 
more, its colors being black and orange.” Dr. Hen- 
shall’s Oriole it may be mentioned is thus made: Body 
black and gold tinsel, hackle black, wings yellow or 
orange, tail black and yellow mixed, 

The Page is a very well known and much esteemed 
pattern and is to be found im Orvis’s No. 1 list, Its 
formula is as follows: Body yellow worsted wound gold 
thread, hackle brown, inner wings scarlet ibis, outer 
Wings gallina or guinea hen. J, HARRINGTON KEENE. 

[This letter adds another instance to the evils which we 
have complained of in fly nomenclature. Among other 
books searched for the flies named in order to answer our 
correspondent was “Fishing with the Fly,.”’ Neither of 
the flies were indexed nor illustrated in the work, and we 
did not real all the articles through in order to find it. 
This, applied to our library, would have been the labor of 
a year, and after searching the published lists and Holber- 
ton’s plates we answered as we did, Now, it seems that 
the ‘‘oriole” is the same as the ‘‘Lord-Baltimore,” while 
the “Page” is only to be found in the catalogue of one 
dealer, and not in any standard work. The fact is, that 
any person has the right to alter names and to quote a 
fiy as “‘well known and much esteemed,” when it only 
appears in some dealer's catalogue. ] 


NEPIGON TROUT. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The great river keeps up its reputation, I could not 
make my accustomed visit this year, perhaps never shall 
make another, as fishing is wearisome there from its suc- 
cess. Besides the Dominion wisely prohibits destruction 
for mere sport, and oné is not allowed to take trout away, 
s0 the sport. is limited, 

I have not yet heard from my correspondent as to the 
exact records made by fishing parties there this summer. 
But from one party on the river the last of August, the 
information is obtained that another party just ahead 
made this record of weight of individual fish: 11b., 74bs., 
101bs., 6lbs., 12lbs., 5lbs. etc. These are as fine weights as 
are recorded. Probably some of your readers are not ac- 
quainted with the requirements of the Dominion ofiicials 
as to records, 
having permits to fish are required to enter on the book 
kept for that purpose the number and weight of trout 
lulled. When I speak of recorded weights lrefer to the 
entries on the trout book. 

lI wrote you some years ago of my information about 
large trout in Lake Nepigon, and that Mr. LeRonde of 
WNepigon House (100 miles above Red Rock) and his brother 
told me of taking trout of 17lbs. weight with a seine, and 
other large fish from that weight down to Slbs. I haye 
no doubt of the existence of such fishin the lake and river. 
But I doubt whether the larger ones can be taken with 
the fly. The record of this season above given is believed 
to have been made by bait-fishing (probably live minnows). 
We hope to have an account of this through your columns. 
I will try and get fuller particulars, HH. 

SEPT. 20, 1886. 


WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENTS oF BASs.—Post Mills, Vt. 
—In regard to estimated weight of large black bass which 
we have seen asked several times lately by correspondents 
who had no means ef getting the weight except from esti- 
mates taken from measurements of fish, we give the 
weight and dimensions of a small-mouthed black bass 
which was taken from Fairlee Lake last week, and which 
the writer weighed and measured. Length of fish 214in., 
circumference 164in., depth 7in., weight 6lbs. The fish 
was one of the most handsome bass I have eyer seen, and 
is soon to adorn the office of Thos. H. Chubb, the fishing 
rod manufacturer, who has quite an assortment of fish, 
bird and deer heads, and also one of the finest elk heads 
in America. The black bass fishing here this season has 
not been quite up to what was expected, although quite a 
number of bass from 4 to dlbs. in weight have been taken. 
—OMPOMPANOOSUC, 


THE MANUFACTURE OF FISH HooKS.—We have received 
from §. Allcock & Co., Redditch, England, a card con- 
taining the different forms of fish hooks and the wire in 
its different stages, from the straight piece cut to the 
proper length, the same barbed, filed to the “Kirby” 
point, hollow point, etc., to the bent hook in its various 
shapes; and also specimens of the blued, tinned and rust- 
proof hook. From a pamphlet accompanying the card 
we learn that at Messrs. Allcock’s factory the hook passes 
through eleven hands before it is put up in packages and 
labeled, and that there are no less than 180 different 
hooks, each having from twenty to thirty sizes. The pro- 
cesses of manufacture are: cutting; bearding; filing the 
point; bending; ringing, flattening, or marking; harden- 
ing; tempering; scouring; polishing; blueing, tifming, or 
japanning; counting, and papering. Seyeral hundred 
persons are employed at this work. 


A STURGEON YARN. 


5 lease reef is more than half way between Crab Island and 

Cumberland Head, and is about two miles out from the 
mouth of Dead Oreek. No sir, no soundings were ever made 
on that reef and it is so little known that I am not aware 
that it wag ever named, but it is very long and wide, run- 
ning east and west with the outside curve facing the south, 
Tf I were to venture an opinion, I would say that it is an old 
glacial moraine, formed of boulders that were pushed out 
and left there by a glacier that came down the valley of Dead 
Creek. Several years ago the bydrosts, hic survey in taking 
soundings westward from Cumberland Head, dropped the 


NM is, however, enough to say that persons. 


line a little inside the eastern extremity of the reef. The 
officer in charge expected to sound about sixty feet of water 
and expressed considerable surprise to find that he had to 
pay out something over nine hundred feet of rope without 
getting any sign of bottom. This exhausted his supply of 
sounding line and, fearing that something was wrong with 
the lead, he caused it to be drawn up. It came up with con- 
siderable difficulty, which was for a short time inexplicable, 
but at last, looking down into the water, the form of a yery 
large sturgeon was seen to loom up from the depths and the 
mystery was soon solyed. It appeared that on lowering the 
line to the bottom, the sturgeon, attracted by the smell of the 
grease on the plummet, had swallowed it and continued to 
engorge the line as fast as it was va out. In attempting to 
retain the cordage on his stomach he had followed it to the 
surface until at last the plummet itself was reseued, when 
he dropped out of sight, Several attempts were made to ob- 
tain a sounding at this point, but the same result followed 
each trial and the sturgeon brought the plummet to the sur- 
face every time it was hauledin. If my memory serves me 
aright, three days were spent in dropping the lead at different 
points in the vicinity of the first sounding in order to evade 
the sturgeon, but without avail. At length the idea occur- 
red to the officer to attach a large hook to the plummet and 
after great effort the sturgeon was brought on deck. But 
the difficulty was not yet avoided. Every time he attempted 
to make a sounding he hooked a sturgeon. He persevered, 
however, until the moon had gone down, long after mid- 
night, when the vessel was loaded to thé gunywales by the 
sturgeon corded up on thedeck, and he was about starting for 
shore to unload. It was just about this time that he ascer- 
tained the nature of the gronnd on which he was working, 
it’ was a very calm, dark night, and looking steadily down 
into the water he discovered that he could trace the outline 
of the reef by the phosphorescence of the dead sturgeon lying 
around the inside wall. It lighted up the bouldersalong the 
reef and discovered thousands of sturgeon lounging on the 
bottom, There could be no longer any doubt that a large 
and hitherto unknown reef existed at this place, and that its 
inside basin was the herding ground of all the sturgeon in 
Lake Champlain. In other words, Cumberland Bay was 
fenced in by a reef and payed with fish. It was very clear 
that measures must be taken to rid the bay of the sturgeon 
before any further government work could be prosecuted, so 
the officer report the fact to the war department, In ac- 
cordance with orders received a month later, he proceeded 
with four government steam yachts to the head of Cumber- 
land Bay. Each of these yachts had on board three miles 
and a half of barbed fence wire, all along which very large 
fish hooks soldered at close interyals and the whole smeared 
over with lard, like a box of cartridges. Starting southward, 
the yachts paid out the fence wire down the bay until they 
stopped for a short time to allow the wire to settle to the 
bottom. The load of sturgeon caught on the fence wire was 
so great that in attempting to start up again the sterns of 
the yachts were submerged in the water about ten feet and it 
was fully two hours before any headway whatever was made. 
It was a sublime sight. Cumberland Bay from Dead Creek 
almost to Crab Island was lashed to a sheet of tossing foam 
by the struggling sturgeon, and the sound of their tails 
beating the water was like a continuous roar of thunder, 
only louder and more impressive. It took two days to tow 
them to the mouth of the Ausable, where they were hauled 
ashore by a steam windlass. The suction occasioned by 
drawing the fish out of the water was so great that the 
Richelieu turned back its course and flowed southward into 
Lake Champlain. The water of the lake was agitated from 
one end to the other, down to the deepest bottom and pro- 
duced very singular results. The eddies were so strong that 
fragments of keels and spars and about seven tons of cannon 
balls from the battle of Plattsburge were thrown up on the 
Plattsburg dock; the Royal Savage rose to the surface, 
floated clear around Valcour Island and sank again near its 
old location, and I am told that the sea serpent came to the 
top in the channel off Cumberland Head and finally took 
refuge from the commotion by crawling up on the Platts- 
burg breakwater. Pieces of pottery, stone, hatchets and 
gouges and Indians bones anc old horses teeth boiled up 
over the lake. When the tumult had subsided, it was found 
that the bulk of sturgeon taken out had lowered the lake 
two inches, notwithstanding the influx of the Richelieu. I 
think that I may safely consider it one of the largest catches 
of fish that has occurred on Lake Champlain.’—Platisburg, 
N. ¥., Republican. 


Hisheulture. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


THE VU. S. FISH COMMISSION. 


Ww have received Part XI. Report of the Commission of 
Fish and Fisheries for 1888. The volume is. bulkier 
than any of its predecessors, and contains a great deal of 
very valuable matter. The report proper of the Commis- 
sioner to Congress consists of 95 pages, while the appendices 
cover 1206 pages, exclusive of the numerous plates. The 
work of deep sea and general marine investigation has been 
extended and many valuable discoveries of aquatic animals 
have been made. The specimens after having been sub- 
mitted to a careful investigation for monographic re- 
search and a complete series made for the National Museum 
have been made up into well identified and labeled sets an 
distributed to colleges, academies and other institutions of 
learning throughout the United States. Applications for 
these sets have yearly increased, showing an increase in the 
interest taken in the life history of aquatic animals in 
general, These sets are usually asked for through the 
member of Congress representing the district in which the 
institution is situated. An arrangement has been perfected 
with the life-saving and lighthouse services whereby the 
keepers for the entire coast make telegraphic reports to the 
Commission of the stranded whales, porpoises and other 
forms of marine life. : 

Tn fisheulture the most important eyents in 1883 were the 
planning of a fishway at the Great Falls of the Potomac. 
The success of Professor Ryder in the artificial propagation 
of oysters at Stockton, Md, The opening of the Cold Spring 
Harbor station by the New York Commission and its use by 
the U. S. Commission. The survey of the Columbia River 
by Mr. Stone to find localities for salmon hatching. The 
introduction of whitefish into Eagle Lake, Mame. The 
transferring of eggs of the shad on trays to distant stations. 
A large run of shad in the Sacramento resulting from the 
planting of fry a few years previous by the Fish Commission. 
The reappearance in Gloucester harbor and other points of 
young a believed to belong to a school hatched in 1878, and 
the experiments of S. G, Worth in hatching the eggs of 
striped bass or rockfish. Although much has been done in 
the way of investigation of the character, abundance, geo- 
graphical distribution and economical qualities of the inhab- 
itants of the waters, both fresh and salt, the subject 1s prac- 
tically unlimited in extent, and much more remains to be 
done in the matter of improying old methods and apparatus 
usedin fishing. — _ Sova # oe 

Much has been done by the Commission in bringing to the 
notice of American fishermen the gillnets with their glass 
ball floats used by the codfishermen, which have alread 
revolutionized the winter poder of New England, anc 
have, notwithstanding the prejudices of the fishermen, 
demoustrated the fact that codfish can he taken in great 


numbers without bait, the necessity for which has been a 
source of great expense heretofore. Captain Collins, of the 
Commission, an experienced New England fisherman, who 
has carefully studied the fishing boats of all nations, has 
prepared a new model which is believed to combine the ex- 
cellencies of both gia and American fishing yessels, 
and which is believed to be safer and more substantial than 
any im use. ; . 

n the appendices, which constitute the bulk of the volume, 
aremeany articles. The first of these is a most interesting 
article on the construction and outfit of the steamer Alba- 
tross, by the Lientenant-Commander, S. L. Tanner, U.S. N., 
consisting of 111 pages and 55 plates. This includes a pre- 
face by jommissioner Baird. Construction of the Alba- 
tross: Steam machinery and mechanical appliances, by En- 
gineer Baird; apparatus for. deep-sea research, general 
description of methods of sounding and much other interest- 
ing material, This is followed by a report of the work done 
by the Albatross in 1883 by Lieutenant-Commander Tanner, 
Mr. Livingston Stone contributes the result of his explora- 
tions on the Columbia River from the head of Clarke’s Fork 
to the Pacific Ocean, made in the summer of 1883, with 
reference to the selection of a suitable place for establishing 
a salmon breeding station, He gives a very interesting 
account of his journey and the description of the many 
streams yisited, and while recommending several locations 
as being more or less desirable, he did not find any of them 
equal to the MeCloud River station. The British Sea Fish- 
eries Act of 1883 is given in full. ; 

Appendix B treats of the fisheries, Mr. Charles W. Smiley 
contributes a table of the principal river fisheries of the 
United States with an estimate of the catch for 1880 in 
pounds, In this table the estimated number of pounds is 
given for a river and its principal tributaries without desig- 
nation of the species of fish, and the recapitulation gives us 
the annual catch in each State during that year, with an 
index. Mr, Smiley follows this with the statistics of the 
United States imports and exports of fish, fish-oil, whale- 
bone, the tonnage of fishing vessels, etc,, for the year ending 
June 30, 1883, peated from the annual report of the Bureau 
of Statistics of the Treasury Department, and based on the 
Custom House returns, Next comes an ab&tract of a lecture 
delivered by R. W. Duff, M.P., at Cullen, Scotland, on the 
Visheries of Great Britain, and the Fisheries Wixhibition of 
1888. The whale fisheries for 1882 and 1883 in a reyiew which 
Mr. Smiley has compiled from the “‘Whalemen’s Shipping 
List?’ and the ‘‘Merchants’ Transcript,”” The great herring 
fisheries considered from an economical point of view, the 
Norwegian fisheries in 1883 and the Iceland cod fisheries are 
translated from the Swedish, the Norwegian and the Danish 
for the report. The article on the fisheries of India by 
Francis Day, formerly Inspector General of the fisheries of 
India, and an article on eel fishing on the Baltic coast of 
Sweden and in the Sound follows. 

Appendix C is devoted to economical research, and con- 
tains contributions to the knowledge of the chemical com- 
position and nutritive values of American food fishes and 
invertebrates, by Prof. W. O. Atwater, with whose yaluable 
researches in this direction many of our readers are familar, 
Results of the explorations made by the steamer Albatross 
off the northern coast of the United States in 1883, by Prof. 
A. E. Verrill, gives a list of the specimens captured, with 
valuable notes on the work and specimens with numerous 

lates, A list of deep-water mollusea dredged by the U,. 8, 
Bish Commission, steamer Fish Hawk, 1880-82, with their 
range in depth, by Katharine J. Bush. The osteology of 
Amia calvua, including certain Epc references to the 
skeletons of teleosteans, by Dr. R. W. Shufeldt, U. 8. A.—a 
long and interesting treatise, profusely illustrated. Mr. 
William P. Seal gives an article on the aqua Vivarium as an 
aid to the biological research, with illustrations. 

Appendix E is deyoted to the propagation of food fishes. 
Mr. Fred Mather gives an account of eggs repacked and 
shipped to foreign counties by him under the direction of 
the t. S. Fish Commission during the season of 1883-1, Mr, 
Frank N. Clark follows with a record of his work at the 
Northyille and Alpena, Michigan, stations for the same sea- 
son. Mr. Livingston Stone gives a report of his work at the 
U.S. salmon breeding station on the McCloud River and 
also a report of the trout breeding station on the sameriver. 
Mr. Charles G. Atkins reports on the propagation of Penob- 
scot salmon in 1883-4 and also reports of his work with the 
Schoodic salmon, Col. M. McDonald reeords the operations at 
the central station of the U. S. Fish Commission during the 
year 1883. Lient. Wm. C. Babcock, U.S.N., reports onthe shad 
hatching operations at Fort Washington, Md., in the spring 
of 1888. Lieut W, F, Low, U. 5. N., gives the results of sha 
hatching at Havre de Grace. Mr. Frank N, Clark has some 
notes on experiments in penning shad and taking eggs at 
Battery Station, Havre de Grace, Col, M. McDonald gives a 
report of the division of distribution of the Commission for 
1883, with tables. Lieut. W. M. Wood, U. 8.N., reports on 
the operations in hatching eggs of the Spanish mackerel in 
Chesapeake Bay by the steamer Fish Hawk, Dr. J. Alban 
Kite reports on apparatus and facilities needed for hatching 
Spanish mackerel, with cuts, Utilizing water by fishcul- 
ture, by Prof. B. Henecke, with several plates, Is translated 
from the German, as is also ‘‘How to Raise Carp and Other 
Fish which Spawn in Summer,’’ by Max yon dem Borne, 
Translation from the German on ‘Pond Culture and the 
Food and Spawning of Carp,” by Adolph Gasch, ends this 
appendix. ‘ 

Appendix F contains much miscellaneous matter, such as 
areport of operations at Saint Jerome station in laying out 
oyster ponds, by Lieut. W. M. Wood, U. 5. N., commanding 
steamer Fish Hawk. Mr. Frederick Ww. True makes sugges- 
tions to the keepers of the life-saving stations, Lighthouses 
and lightships and to other observers relative to the best 
means of collecting and preserving whales and_ porpoises, 
with numerous plates. Statements concerning the fisheries 
of several different countries, compiled from the Consular 
Report for 1882 and 1883, by Howard Fox, completes the 
yolume. . 


LIVE SOLES ARRIVED.—Capt. Hamilton Perry, of the 
Britiannic, brought. over twenty-five liye soles on his last 
trip. hey were consigned to Mr, Bb, G. Blackford, New 
York, and were forwarded to the United States Pish Com- 
mission at Wood’s Holl, Mass. This is the tifth lot which 
Capt. Perry and his chief steward, Mr. Bartholomew, have 
successfully brought. They bring them in swinging jars 
with sand in the bottom, and see that the water is kept fresh, 
If this fish can be established on our coast, it will be a most 
yaliable addition to our tables. Quite a number are now m 


‘the tanks at Wood's Holl, and itis possible that they may 


breed in our waters. 


SUNFISH AND CATFISH FOR FRANCE.—The steamer 
Le Bretagne on Saturday last took out 200 small sunfish and 
some catfish for the Société d’Acclimatation, of Paris. They 
were sent by Mr. Blackford, and will no doubt arrive safely. 
The sunfish were from lin. to 144in. in length and came from 
Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, from the ponds of the 
Messrs. Jonés. The catfish were a trifle longer, We think 
that the latter may proye a yaluable food fish in France, but 
the sunfish are only good for aquarium pets, and are worse 
than useless in ponds. 


DANGER Sranazs from the Weather Bureau are not more signifi- 
cant of a storm than a cough is pf consumplion. Providentially 
We can cure any cough ates Hale’s Honey of Horehound aud Tar. 
Sold by all druggists and country storekeepers, Pike's Toothache 
Drops cure in one minute,—Adv. 


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FIXTURES. 


DOG SHOWS. 


Sept, 27 to Oct, 2.—Dog Show of Indiana State Fair Association. 
w. M. Freeman, Secretary, Bicknell, Ind. 1 

Oct. 5 to 9.—Annual Dog Show of the Danbury Agricultural So- 
ciety, B, ©, bynes, Secretary, Danbury,Conn., 
Oct, 13 and 14,—Third Annual Dog Show of the Stafford Kenne 
Club. R.S, Hicks, Secretary, Stafford Springs, Conn, ; 

Out. 19 to bo With Annual Dog Show of the New _ Brunswick 
Kennel Club. H.W. Wilson, Secretary, St.. Johns, N. B. 

Dee, 1 to 8.—First Dog Show of the Inter-State Poultry and Pet 
Brock Association, Cairo, Ill. A.A, Cowdery, Secretary, Cobden, 


‘ FIELD TRIALS, 


Noy, 8.—Second Annual Wield Trials of the Western Field Trials 
pee aeous at Abilene, Kan, C. Van Horn, Secretary, Kansas 
ity, Mo. 
Nov. 8,—Third Annual Field Trials of the Fisher's Island Club, at 
Pisher’sIsland, N.Y. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hohoken. N. J. 
Nov. 22.—Bighth Annual Field Trials of the Hastern Field Trials 
eae at eich Party N.C, W. A, Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Cings county, N. Y. ; 4 . 1 
EC, 6.—Bighth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Tials 
Club, ati Grand Junetion, Tenn. . 
Dec, 14—Inangurg] Wield Trials of the Texas Field Trials Club, 
For members onty, *John F, Sharp, Secretary, Marshall, Tex, 


A, K. R.—-SPECIAL NOTICE, 


Ties AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 

of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists. of all shows and trials), is 
published every month. Entries closé on thelst. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in adyance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50. Address ‘American Kennel Register,’ P. 0. Box 2832, New 
York. Number of entries already printed 4136, 


CZESARIAN SECTION. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Tt is so long sinceI have had this pleasure, that I am 
almost afraid you will searcely have space for any communi- 
cation from your ancient correspondent. With this preface 
Iwill give your readers last Saturday night’s experience, 
which I hope and trust will be of both use and benefit to all 
lovers of the canine race, especially to those who are inter- 
ested in tdy dogs. Asit often happens to a busy profes- 
sional man, Saturday was a rather heavy day with me, and 
consequently I was, about8 P.M,, rather cross; in fact, I 
didn’t want to be bothered with any one, especially a toy 
dog crank—who nearly always is aman who has a very nice: 
home, an exceedingly nice wife, but no cradle to rock.’ As [' 
said before, I was cross, or rather had an attack of ‘“‘obliquity 
of temper” last Saturday evening, when my office bell rang 
and the toy dog crank appeared. He was very sorry to 
trouble me, but as both he and his wife were nearly driven 
to desperation he had todo something, and as he knew I 
always had a love for dogs he came to mé and stated his case, 
He hada black and tan bitch about four pounds weight, 
which had been in labor for three days and was in great pain, 
Could I do anything for her? 

I was at once restored to my usual good temper by thoughts 
of making myself again notorious in dog Surgery, and 
imagine I may be helping some of my dog friends by telling 
what 1 did do. 

I started out with a whole kit of instruments, including 
sulph. ether, my patent (not yet obtained) ether dog ad- 
ministrator. I never give a dog chloroform now, as I have 
had so many deaths from chloroform, never any from ether. 
The little patient having been duly etherized, I made a 
vaginal examination and found that the mouth of the uterus 
was fully dilated, and that a puppy was being forced through 
it, I had the greatest difficulty in getting my forefinger 
through the es er and consequently I thought there was 
little chance of my being able to get the puppy through. 
Nevertheless I tried with a small pair of placenta forceps to 
effect delivery, but with no result except that the skin of the 
puppy came out. I told my toy dog friend, a ‘‘crank,” that 
the only way I could see of saving his bitch was to perform 
Cessarian section, and warning him that I did not at all war- 
rant the life of his dog. He gave his consent and I immedi- 
ately began to operate, having the following instruments 
ready: a sharp scalpel, a pair of scissors, a needle armed with 
silk, a sponge and some warm water in a basin, As the bitch 
was very fat and her breasts very full of milk, I could not 
operate as I should have liked down the linea alba, so I 
had to draw the breasts to one side and make an incision 
about two and a half inches long in the left side. 
Having got through the muscles and peritoneum, I intro- 
duced my finger into the vagina and pushed the uterus 
up into the cut. I then made an incision into the 
uterus and withdrew the puppy that was presenting, 
which had evidently been dead for Some time ae was being 
forced out back first. I could not at once find any more pups, 
but I felt round for some time and at length found a hard 
body at a considerable distance up in the abdomen, which 
by pressure I brought down to the external- opening, and 
found it was another dead puppy, I extracted this. ‘Then 
camethe point, ought I place sutures in the rent in the uterus, 
Finding the natural state of the bitch’s uterus to be nothing 
but a sero-fibrous tube, and haying no catgut ligatures with 
me, and silk would have acted as a foreign body, I came to 
the determination of leaving the uturus rent asit was. I 
placed two sutures through the external openings, takin 
care that I included the muscular structures in them, varia 
brought the sides not too forcibly together. Before I did so 
I sponged out the abdomen as wel] as possible, as it was very 
much charged with black matter from the puppies. By this 
time the little bitch was recovering from the ether, and I 
had her placed in her box and gave her a little water, and I 
was pleased to see her begin to lick herself where she had been 
wetted. I advised complete rest and very little food, and 
that she should get two teaspoonfuls of castor oil on the 
second day after the operation, and that she should be 
brought to my office, if alive, on the fourth day to remove 
the sutures. I was both surprised and pleased by seeing her 
trot in at her erank owner’s heels on the fifth day looking 
as if noe had happened her, I remoyed the sutures, and 
she appeared as well as. ever. 

Tf this history of the Ozsarian section will be of any use to 
any of your readers I will be more than repaid for the trouble 
of transcribing it, and I think if it were more often resorted 
to, many valuable pet dogs’ lives would be saved. 


J. S. Niviy, M, D, 
LONDON, Ont. 


GREAT DANES.—A Massachusetts law (Chap. 340, Laws 
of 1886) provides: ‘‘No person shall keep or have in his care 
or possession any dog of the species commonly known as 
bloodhound, or any dog which is or has been classed by dog 
fanciers or breeders as Cuban bloodhound, Siberian blood- 
hound, German mastiff or Great Dane, boarhound or Ulmer 
dog, besaid dog in whole or in part of said species; unless 
the same be kept for exhibition solely, in which case said 
dog shall at all times be kept securely inclosed or chained 
and shall not be allowed at large, even though in charge of 
a keeper, unless properly and securely muzzled.” Penalty $50. 


— 


THE ATTLEBORO DOG SHOW. 


AWTUCKHT, R. 1,, Sept. 25,—Haditor Forest and 
Stream: As this bas been Fair week in our little State 

of Rhode Island I have not had time to make out a list of 
the winning dogs at the show which was held last week at 
Attleboro, under the auspices of the Attleboro Farmers’ and 
Mechanics’ Association, which I had intended todo, The 
dog department was a great success and the number of dogs 
entered as follows: Two mastiffs, one St. Bernard, three 
greyhounds, three deerhounds, eighteen foxhounds, twenty 
beagles, fifteen English setters, ten Irish setters, twelve Gor- 
don setters, ten pointers, four collies, four cocker spaniels, 
four bulldogs, two bull-terriers, four fox-terriers, four Y ork- 
shire terriers, eight pugs, two Italian greyhounds, total 126, 
besides four litters of nursing puppies, There was not room 
enough in the building where the show was held last year to 
accommodate all the dogs, so they had to fit up another 
building adjoining: The show was in good hands under the 
management of Mr, A, H. Wakefield, of Providence, who did 
ull in his power to make it pleasant for the dogs as well as 
the hundreds of visitors who were in attendance during the 
day, The judging of Mr, Samuel Scranton, of Providence, 
was all that could be desired; not a kick or any grumbling 
by the exhibitors showed that he gave good sutisfactiou. He 
took plenty of time, understood his business, and went at it 
in a workmanlike manner, The do Gopatmares has got to 
be one of the principal features of the fair, and they are all 
so much interested in the association that they are going to 


build a new building before another season and have it 

fitted up in the best possible manner for the comfort and 

They will give good premiums an- 

other year and try and get some of the best dogs in the 

country; in fact, we had some from Mr. Thayer’s kennels 

this year that get the blue ribbon at every show. Ree dogs 
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convenience of the dogs. 


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were especially admired by all. 


“FANCY™¥ AS APPLIED TO DOGS. 
Editor Forest and Strean: 


Would it not be a pretty good idea if there were a little 
consistency and common sense used in considering what 
breeders are aiming at in ‘improving’ dogs? Itreally seems 
to me that there is risk of our “improving” every useful 
quality out of dogs if the “fancy” keep on in the same track 
In what direction are-we improving dogs? It 
is possible, val possible, that taken altogether, all dogs have 

in appearance as a result of dog shows, but 

that they have been improved in one wseful quality, I most 

steadfastly deny. Of course I have to fall back on mastifts 

as my stronghold, and it is my deliberate conyiction that the 

mastifts of to-day do not, as an average, equal those aN 
hen 


much longer, 


been improyec 


five years since as guards and true watch dogs. 
made their acquaintance at that time I can honestly say that I 


never knew either a savage or coward among the dozens that 
Thad personal knowledge of. True, some were wiser than 
others, some were sharper than others, but none were destitute 
of that crowning glory of the mastiff, the indisposition to bite 
or take any harsh means until gentle ones had been tried and 
found wanting. Thatthis was an original characteristic of the 


breed is shown by Bingley describing it as early as 1804, 


dwelling on how mastiffs would allow a stranger to enter on 
their owner’s grounds without molestation, so long as he 
touched nothing, but if he did, they would prevent him and 


keep him from going away until their master’s return, and 
I cannot remember one animal among the mastiffs I 
thirty-five years since that did not have this trait of character. 
We now hear constantly of this, that or the other point, 
such as short head, blunt muzzle, snub nose, etc., as being a 


“characteristic” of the breed; does it ever occur to those who 
dwell on these points that his character, his mental, moral 
character was a characteristic of the mastiff? Yet whichis the 
mostimportant, an inch oft hisnose, or the trusty disposition? 
Truly “the fancier” will smile at your childish innocence 
and will say: ‘‘Why, the nose is everything there is about a 


dog, the breed we will 


pEenues before we get through will 
be nothing but head, an 


the head will be minus a snout,’ 


So much for the usefulness of the dog; and now let us see 
about his beauty, as it is bad enough to ruin a dog’s useful- 
ness for the sake of his beanty, but worse, to make him as 
ugly as sin while making a fool or savage of a philosopher 


and philanthropist. I take such a dogas Ilford Caution, 


because I know him in the flesh, and a noted English fancier 
says he has the grandest head of any dog since Banford’s 
and Pemberton’s Wolf, Will any one assert that this ridicu- 
lous, snub-nosed, laybacked beast is as noble looking a dog 
Lukey’s Governor, Hanbury’s Phillis, 
Beau or Cardinal? So it strikes me a 

ill 
your “fanciers” assert that this disgusting snubbiness of 
How then comes it 
that none of the dogs I have mentioned above are marked 


as say Old Turk 

Field’s Nell, Rajah, 
“fancy”? has not even the justification of good looks. 
nose is a ‘‘characteristic’”’ of the breed? 


with it? 


This may answer for mastiffs, and let us see how it is 
about collies, I must confess to complete ignorance of the 
points of the breed from a fancier’s standpoint, but a distin- 


guished collie breeder told me that he didn’t believe that out 


of the hundreds of collies on the English show benches, one 


per cent, could be found that could work stock, I know of 
two bitches by one of the cracks of the English show ring, 
and neither were of more use as farm dogs than a cat, nei- 
ther of them could be taught the first principles of farm 
work. They were out of different bitches, one of them a 
sister to a champion bitch, but both were nasty, nervous, 
noisy, barking, biting, jealous, cowardly beasts, with as 
much brains as the sheep they should work, and as much 
courage as those they should have defended. One of them 
had the temerity to attack the bobtail, Dame Judith, pre- 
suming on her superior size, but the Dame incontinently 
killed her off-hand, and repeated the operation with her dam 
when she tried the same game. Grand ‘ protectors” of a 
flock they would have been should a sheep-killing dog haye 
come around! Then as for looks, I must say that the pres- 
ent rage are awfully ugly beasts as compared with the pic- 
tures of such dogs as Old Gockie. The older dogs had a 
really sharp, foxy expression; those of to-day look like a 
black snake in head, Anyhow, it seems to me that the com- 
paratively broad skull, with the narrow, pinched muzzle 
much like a fox’s, that collies used to have, has been replace 
by a narrower skill, thicker muzzle and a generally longer 
head, and I have found it the impression of non-collie fan- 
puss that the resultant has been as repulsive a looking dog 
as lives. 

Now why cannot fanciers be reasonably consistent? If they 
want a dog purely and entirely to meet the requirements of 
Dame Fashion, why not say so and be done with it? That 
would be at least logical and intelligible, but they come over 
such rotten gibberish as “character,” “typical,” “‘character- 
istic,’’ ete,, words that ordinarily mean something, even if 
“the fancy’ is aboye such weak considerations as the neces- 
sity of being logical or comprehensible. Didn’t somebody 
Say in the London uae acer a short time since that a 

oodle, shaved to look more like the devil than the devil does 

imself, was a thoroughly “typical” specimen of the breed? 
And by the way, I saw this poodle at New York show only 
moderately disfigured, and I thought that, with all his dis- 
advantage, he was one of the brightest, most lovable-looking 
dogs [had met, amiable to a fault and as courageous as 
Richard Cosur de Lion, Now if ‘the fancy” will only con- 
fine themselves to “faney” dogs, those that have no use in 
the world, such as pugs, toy spamiels, toy terriers, etc., much 
mischiet would be saved, and in mercy to those stupid 
rea as to still believe that dogs may have some use, cannot 
they leave such dogs as mastiffs, collies, prodics and work- 
ing terriers alone? Will they not openly 


new 


confess thatall & 


| such considerations as real beauty and ordinary usefulness 


énter into their calculations about as they do into the com- 
position of a lady’s bonnet, or her shoes, or a man’s plug hat, 
or the eut of his breeches? : 

Now, if I hayen’t spun the above out beyond your patient 
endurance, may I suggest afew things re ‘‘Aper’s” article? 
It strikes me that he has propounded an old and _ obscure 
conundrum, but has not given us an answer. Why isit that 
animals, not only of high pedigree but of high merit, both 
as specimens and breeders, often produce litters or single 
offsprings utterly worthless? Why was it that Merlin, the 
dam of the Crown Prince litter, produced a litter to either 
The Shah or The Emperor of a very marked character, and 
then produced a litter, undoubtedly to The Emperor, of a 
totally distinct character? The Crown Prince litter was 
bulldog to the extreme, and the produce of the litter were 
generally the same, while the Maximilian litter were fine, 
powertul, large animals, with what I maintain is a true 
mastift head, decently long-faced. Then why was it 
that Merlin’s litter by Beau were such bad ones that 
Woolmore drowned the lot? Beau was very efficient 
in getting short-faced ones, as for instance The Lady 
Claré and Beaufort, while The Shah was on the long- 
faced order, and “Maximilian was decidedly the same. 
The Emperor, a son of The’ Shah, was very short-faced; 
where he got it from perhaps “‘Aper’’ can tell, I can’t guess, 
for his dam was a feat handsome bitch, nothing of the snub- 
nosed kind, although not so short-faced as her litter sister, 
Curtis’s Duchess, Further, why is it that a particular litter 
or cross will have such damnable tempers? I had a litter by 
De Buch ex Dinah that, with one exception, were the worst 
cases I ever saw—not savage, but the most nervous, flighty, 
timid beasts I ever bred, yet neither sire nor dam were ever 
parent to any others of the same character,’ It strikes me 
thatthere is often something in the condition, surroundings 
or happenings to the mother during pregnancy that have a 
powertul effect on the offspring. We know that such is the 
casein the human family, why not inthecanine? YW. WADE. 

HUULON OA Olt. en ee 

A TENNESSEE FOX HUNT. 
SHORT time since I found myselfin company with two 
companions quartered at the country residence of Col. 
N.—a well-to-do farmer and ranchman of West Tennessee. 
After supper we were sitting on the veranda enjoying the 
eool breeze, when noticing a number of sleek, well-fed dogs 
tass at our feet, | inquired of our 
neonsciously I had struck the key 
note of his yery life. “Hunt,” said he, “hunt? Why I was 
born in the saddle behind a pack. Do you?” Then he pro- 
20sed a run that night. In an instant what afew moments 
sefore had been languid ease now was in commotion; the 
negroes were summoned from the cabins, horses saddled and 
led to the block, dogs collected and fed sparingly, as a full 
stomach mars a keen scent, and in less time than it takes to 
write it we werein readiness. My two friends were mounted 
on clean-limbed thoroughbreds, the Colonel on a long, lank 
raw-boned, antiquated specimen of horse flesh that ha 
evidently seen better days, yet which, according to his state- 
ment, had been in at the death more times than “any other 
hoss in this section,’’ and I, poor hapless I, find myself 
astride a nondescript known in common parlance as a mule, 
J am inclined to murmur at this discrimination between my 
companions and myself, but the good-natured Colonel, seeing 
my discomfiture, explained that the other horses are down in 
the cane and this is the best he can do for me on short notice, 
IT thank him, and we start. 

We ride slowly down a long lane, chatting gaily of the 
prospects. <A light breeze is coming from the west, and in 
the east the silver crescent of anew moon is just peeping 
oyer the hili. The dogs in charge of Bill and Fun, sons of 
the Colonel, are ranging to the west, and hunting in fine 
style. Before we are a mile from home, old Rattler, a fine 
black and tan hound of the purest strain, who has been 
industriously sniffing the ground and bushes for some 
moments, suddenly raises his head and gives voice. Instantly 
the pack closes in, and away they go to the westward, square 
to the wind, and reynard is started. We restrain our horses 
a moment to determine the course, and then, at a word from 
the Colonel, dash off sharply to the southwest toward the 
bottom. We have a sharp run of five miles across fields and 
farms, and halt at the edge of a wood. As we supposed, this 
fox has made a circuit of about five miles, and is now com- 
ing almost directly toward us, The excitement is intense, 
every man isstanding in his stirrups, with rein drawn taut 
every nerve tingling, and straining the ear to the musical 
“talk” of the dogs. We have not ‘long to wait. They drayw 
nearer and nearer, and the yelping, which before was 
blended into one harmonious roll of fox-hunting melody, 
now becomes distinct and separate, each dog distinguishable 
by his voice. They come in sight; the pack scarce three 
hundred yards behind the game, with heads well up and 
tails down they seem hardly to touch the ground, but re- 
mind one in the dim moonlight of a flock of huge birds. We 
have no time for such comparisons, but with an ear-splitting 
yell are off after them, helter skelter, pell mell, every horse 
doing his best licks and scattering the leaves and sticks like 
a miniature hurricane. 

Now we have the grandest run of the night. The Colonel’s 
mare begins to show her colors, She leads us.all, coverin 
the ground at a terrific pace that leaves us far behind, an 
her rider is a.perfect picture of horseman and hunter. His 
long gray hair and beard stream out behind, hishatin hand, 
he leans forward encouraging his noble mount and his keen 
eyes fairly blaze. My mule begins to show her blood, too, 
with neck stretched out, ears laid back and nose almost 
touching the ground, she passes the thoroughbreds, who 
have backed at a fence and brings me to second place, She 
didn’t run so fast as the others, but she takes the fences and 
gullies like a flash, which gives me a decided advantage. 
We have open country now, and the speed increases and the 
pace begins to tell. Two young nags ridden by the boys 
haye thrown up the sponge; one of my friends is coming 
down to a slow gallop, Reynard is failing, too, and makes a 
detour to the right toward hills. This movement costs him 
his life. One of the lead hounds anticipates this and turns 
squarely at right angles to the course followed by three 
young dogs, and when the game emerges from a narrow 
strip of wood inte the open again, the dogs are a short, 
fifty yards behind. The wily animal for once is bewil- 
dered. The pursuers are to the right and left of 
him and he hesitates, turns first forward, then backward, 
and finally goes off diagonally down a ravine. His hesita- 
tion costs him dear, for the dogs gain on him now at every 
leap, He sees it and attempts to leave the ravine and 
scramble up the hill, but it is vain; that portion of the pack 
left behind has made a flank movement and he is running 
straight toward them. He knows he is hemmed, but is 
game to the last, and as a slender chance attempts to double, 
The dogs are prepared for this, and Trailer, a large red 
hound, intercepts and spEnes upon him—a snarl, a snap, 
and allis over. Before I can extricate myself and my mule 
from a bad thicket into which he has carried me, the Colonel 
dashes up, springs from his horse, and, beating off the dogs, 
seizes the fox and swings him at im air, and gives vent to 
a yell that reverberates from the surrounding hills, is an- 
swered by myself and companions, and pandemonium reigns 
supreme. The brush is taken and bestowed upon the writer 
as a remembrance of the run, and we turn our tired horses’ 
heads homeward and ride up just in time to catch the savory 
odor of fresh ham and eggs and delightful rolls issning from 
the kitchen. I consult my watch and it is aquarter to 6, and 
we have heen out nine hours and run altogether thirty-six 
miles, TREV. 

Fuuron, Ky. : 


lazily stretched on the 
host if he ever hunted. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


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[Szpr. 30, 1886 


THH PERRY DISQUALIFICATION —Following is the 
paper read by Mr, Elliot Smith at the recent meeting of the 
American Kennel Club upon the question of sustaining the 
action of the New England Kennel Clab in disqualifying H. 
M, Perry ftom exhibiting at their show last spring; “I find 
it difficult to satisfy myself which is the better course in 
casting the deciding vote in this matter. Much can be said 
on each side, The apa ces that we have among the racing 
associations would prohibit any other association from tak- 
Ing cognizance of wrong doing when that at which it oc- 
curred had failed toact, the theory being that the local body 
had the best means of judging of the wrong, and haying 
failed to impose punishment, the presumption is that none 
was earned. It is unfortunately true, however, that we are 
not as yet so far or firmly established, nor has the importance 
of dog showsso far advanced, that we can take the same stand, 
There is with us always danger of local influence, or petty 
reason for refusing to mete out punishment when the public 
believe it has been earned. It seems to me to be best, there- 
fore, to make such ruling as will enable any club to cure the 
evil resulting from the default in duty of a fellow-club by 
themselves acting. In casting the deciding vote I am 
endeavoring to do so without undue regard to the cireum- 
Stances of the present case, but for thé purpose of establish- 
ing a precedent for the future, I vote that the disqualifica- 
tion of H. M. Perry shall not be removed.” 


_ DIADEM.—New York, Sept. 28, 1886.—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: I beg to call your attention to a misstatement in 
your Waverly report. Diadem was not shown, and there- 
fore your saying that she “was not noticed” implies that she 
competed and does her an injustice. Shewas not in good 
enough condition to shew, if you will allow me to suggest a 
fairer comment.—AUGUST BELMONT, JR. [Wesaw Diadem 
in the judging ring in charge of Mr, Lacy. She was sent 
out by the judge and upon inquiry we learned that it was 
owing to her bad condition. | 


THE IRISH SETTER CLUB.—2£ditor Forest and Stream: 
The committee of the Irish Setter Club are handicapped in 
their work seriously by the chronic inattention of the secre- 
tary and treasurer of the club, to all appeals for information 
jn regard to the standing of matters. Will they please com- 
eae at once with M. Wenzel, 89 Fourth street, Hobo- 
ken, N. J. 


THE WINSTED DOG SHOW.—The dates for the second 
annual dog show at Winsted, Conn., are Dec, 15, 16 and 17. 
_ Entries close Dec. 4, F, D. Hallet, Winsted, Conn., is super- 

intendent, : 


KENNEL NOTES. 


Notes must be sent on prepared blanks, which are fur- 
nished free on receipt of stamped and addressed envelope. 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound for retaining duplicates, 
are sent for 30 cents. 


NAMES CLAIMED, 
(@s" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Melody and Hecho. By H. F. Schellhass, Brooklyn, N. Y., for 
beagles, one white, black and tan and and black, white and tan 
bitch, whelped Nov, 20, 1885, by Trailer (A.IKK.R. 2525) out of Music 
(A.K.R. 1411). 

Forest. Dirk, Forest Dandie, Forest Friend, Forest Dell, Forest 
Daisy and Forest Flower. By John H. Naylor, Mount Forest, 11. 
for pepper Dandie Dinmonts, three dogs and three bitches,whelped 
Sept. 16, 1886, by Bonnie Briton (Border Minstrel—Wee Miss) out of 
Pansy (Minstrel Boy—Linnett). 

Glen Gow, Glengary, Lowry Dunbar, Gypsy Queen, Maggie N. and 
seal Fern. By John H. Naylor, Mount Forest, Il., for brindle 
Scotch terriers, three dogs and three bitches, whelped May 18, 1886, 
a Shey Gow (Dundee—Glen Artney) out of Rosie (Tommy Dod— 

08a). 

Santer, Ted’s Pride, Cloudyand Chautauqua Belle. By Chautau- 

ua Kennels, Sheridan, N. Y., for blue belton English setters, two 

ogs and two bitches, whelped March 16, 1836, by Ted Lilewellin 
(A.KK.R. 599) out of Marcella (Prince Phoebus—Stella), 

Dixie, Lucy aid Midnight. By American Cocker Kennels, Cam- 
den, N. J., for black cocker spaniels, one dog and two bitches 
whelped Aug. 27, 1886, by Black Pete (Obo, Jr.—Phonsie) out of 
Queen Qbo (A.K.R. 3082). ; 

Roxy and Ruth, By S. R. Hemingway, New Haven, Conn,, for 
black cocker spaniel bitches, whelped J uly 18, 1886, by Black Pete 
(A.K.R. 3071) out of Miss Nance (A.K,.R. 1318). 

General Booth. By Thos. W. Mills, Montreal, Can., for white, 
with brindle head, bulldog, Picea os Aug. 1, 1885, by Guillermo 
(A. E.R, 671) out. of Lillie Langtry (A.K.R. 2453). 

Ted's Bang. By Chautauqua Kennels, Sheridan, N-Y., for black 
white and tan English setter dog, whelped Nov. 1, 1885, by Ted 
Liewellin (A.K.R. 599) out of Trusty Gladstone (A.K.R. 159). 

Treff, By Dr. W. Thornton Parker, pis porh: R.1., for white 
and tan fox-terrier dog, whelped June 23, 1886, by Clover Turk out 
of Clover Poppy (Trajan—Spite), | 

Dream. By G. E. Osborne, Birmingham, Conn., for black, white 
and tan Hnglish setter bitch, whelped April, 1886, by Foreman 
(Dashing Monarch—Fairy IT.) out of Passion (A.K.A. 3224). 

Fly. By Rey, E. F. Baker, Cold Spring Harbor, L, J., for white 
and tan fox-terrier bitch, whelped Oct. 1, 1883, by Zip out of Jill 
(Nibs—Vixen). . 

Tedazer. By Rey. E. F, Baker, Cold Spring Harbor, L, I., for 
white and tan fox-terrier dog, whelped Dec. 7, 1885, by Curate II. 
(Curate—Flora) out of Fly Ce oreo ill). . 

Philip. By Rey. BE. F. Baker, Cold Spring Harbor, L. L., for 
white and tan fox-terrier dog, wel vee Sept. 9, 1884, by Curate IT. 
(Curate—Flora) out of oa (Zip—Jill). 7 

Fanechette. By G. E. Osborn, Birmingham, Conn,, for black,white 
and tan English setter bitch, whelped April, 1886, by Foreman 
(Dashing Monarch—Fairy II.) out of Passion (A.K,R, 3224). 

Ranger. By G. W. Osborn, Birmingham, Conn,, for lemon belton 
English setter dog whelped April, 1880, by Foreman (Dashing 
Monarch—Fairy IL.) out of Passion (A.K.R. 8224), 

The Ishmaelite. By S. R. Hemingway, New Haven, Conn., for 
black spaniel dog, whelped April 2, 1886, by Black Prince (AACR. 
62) out of Zona (A.K.R. 1881). 

Nellie of Loudoun, By 8. G. Graham, Tazewell C. H., Va., for 
lemon and white pointer bitch, whelped Noy. 15, 1885, by Fritz 
ee oh res 694—Spot, A.K.R. 1351) out of Virginia (Sensa- 
tion—Rose). 

Chautauqua Kennels. By W. 8. Peet, New York, and F. M, Shel- 
ley, Sheridan, N, Y., for their kennels of English setters at Sheri- 


an, NW. Y. 

Keystone Kennels. .By R. E. Westlake, Olyphant, Pa., for his 
kennels, formerly known as Lakawana Kennels, 

Editor Forest and Stream: In claiming name of Spot Dash, Sept. 
16, the pedigree of his sire should read Dash—Fannie, instead of 
Fosco—Kit. By making the correction you will greatly oblige— 
Roserr LEesirm (Lynn, Mass., Sept, 23). 


BRED. : 
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Princess Tda—Guillermo. Thos. W. Mills’s (ifontreal, Can.) bull 
bitch ees Ida (Byron Ii.—Rhodora) to his Guillermo (A.K.R, 
671), Sept. 17. 

Pride of Leader—Bonnie Briton, John H. Naylor’s (Mount For- 
est, Ill.) Dandie Dinmont bitch Pride of Leader (Richardson's 
Shem—Little eye monte) +o his Bonnie Briton (Border Minstrel— 
Wee Miss), Aug, 20, 

Lady Stewart—Driver. John H. Naylor's (Mount Forest, I11.) 
foxhound bitch peer Stewart (Stormer—Topsy) to W. H. Van 
Brunt’s Driver (Watchman—Rousby), Sept. 12. i 

Marcella—Ted Llewellin. Chautauqua Kennels’ (Sheridan, N.Y.) 
patie Serer gare Paine Phoebus—Stella) to their Ted 
Liewellin (A.K.R. 599), Sept. 20. 

Po as Bisset. Thos. Sander’s (Haverhill, Mass.) St. Bernard 
pbiteh Duchess (Webb's Rex—Brunhild) to Essex Kennels’ Hssex 
(Rouseau—Daphne II,), Aug. 26. : 

Queen Bird—Rattler IMT. E. W. Jester’s (St. George’s, Del.) 
beagle bitch Queen Bird (A.K.R.3190) to W. Stewart Diffenderffer’s 
Rattler Til. (A.K.R. 2798), Sept. 21. 4 

Maidstone ee Ry R. T. Aston’s (Orlando, Pla.) mastiff 
bitch Maidstone Nellie to his Baby, Sept. 19. | 

Hazel—Fairy King, G. E, Osborne's (Birmingham, Conn.) Eng- 
lish setter bitch Hazel (Ted Llewellin—Blanch Lewis) io his Fairy 
King (Foreman—Jessie), Sept. 5. 

Richmond Olive—Mizture. John E, Thayer’s (Lancaster, Mass.) 


fox-terrier bitch Richmond Olive (A.K.R. 2699) to his Mixture 
(A.K.R, 2697), Sept. 18. 

Raby Susie—Mizture. John E. Thayer's (Lancaster, Mass.) fox- 
perriey bitch Raby Susie (A.K.R, 4118) to his Mixture (A.K.R. 2697), 

ug. 20. ‘ 

Miss Mixture—Belyrave Primrose. John HW, Thayer’s (Lancaster, 
Mass.) fox-terrier bitch Miss Mixture (A.K.R. 4111) to his Belgrave 
Primrose (A.K.R. 3801), Sept. 18. 

Wina—Belgrave Primrose, John E. Thayer's (Lancaster, Mass.) 
fox-terrier bitch Nina (A,K.R, 5807) to his Belgrave Primrose 
(A. K.R. 8801), July 31, 

Josephine—Robinson Crusoe. John E, Thayer's (uancaster, Mass.) 
ee ein i peebbaae: (A. K.R. 388) to his Robinson Crusoe (A.K.R. 
modi), DCDPL, 41. 

EE ier ee John H, Thayer’s (Lancaster, Mass.) bull bitch 
Juno (Blunder—Bridget) to his Tippoo (A, K.R. 390), Sept. 12. 

Lorna IT.—Chieftain. John H. 'Thayer’s (Lancaster, Mass.) deer- 
hound bitch Lorna II, (A. K.R. 336) to his Chieftain, Sept. 15. 
| Shame—Mioture. John HW. Thayer’s (Laneaster, Mags.) fox-ter- 
rier bitch Shame (A.IX.R. 2700) to his Mixture (A.K.R. 2697), July 31. 

Juanty—Raby Jack. John E, Thayer's (Lancaster, Mass.) fox- 
terrier bitch Juanty (A.K.R,. 2696) to his Raby Jack (A.K.R. 3808), 


ept. 12. 

Raby Belle—Raby Jack. John E. Thayer's (Lancaster, Mass.) fox- 
seh a pitgh Raby Belle (A.K.R. 4112) to his Raby Jack (A.K.R. 
3 , Aug. 21. 

‘Countess Zina—Bran. John H. Thayer's (Lancaster, Mass.) deer- 
pounce Countess Zina (A.1K.R. 4081) to his Bran (A.K.R. 2612), 

ug. 22, 

Alice—Ohief. S. Ff. Sniffen’s (New York) Irish setter bitch Alice 
(Glencho—Bess) to Max Wenzel's Chief (A.K.R, 231), 

Queen L.—Chief. B. Lurch’s (Newark, N. J.) trish setter bitch 
peer L. (Van—Molly) to Max Wenzel’s Chief (A.K .R. 281), Sept. 


Cremorne—Bang Bang. RK. E, Westlake’s (Olyphant, Pa.) pointer 
bitch Cremorne (A,K,R., 164) to Westminster Iennel Club’s Bang 
Bang (A.K.R. 394), Aug. 21. 

Beau Beau—Robert le Diable. R. EF. Westlake’s (Olyphant, Pa.) 
pointer bitch Beau Beau (A.K.R. 4053) to Hempstead Farm Co.'s 
Robert le Diable (Croxteth—Spinaway), Aug. 17. x 

Rena—Agrippa. G. U. Sturdivant’s mastiff bitch Rena (A.KLR. 
262) to R. E. Westlake’s Agrippa (A.1IK.R. 449), Sept. 14, 


WHELPS. 
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Sweetheart. Thos. J. Allen’s ete ee Pa.) Irish setter bitch 
Sweetheart (A.K.R, 299), Aug. 30, eight (six dogs), by W. H. Pierce's 
Glencho (Eleho—Noreen). ot ¥ 

Pansy. John H. Naylor's pane Forest, 01.) Dandie Dinmont 
bitch Pansy (Minstrel Boy—Linnett), Sept. 16, seven (three dogs), 
by his Bonnie Briton (Border Minstrel—Wee Miss). f 

Maud Gladstone. Chautauqua Kennels’ (Sheridan, N.Y.) English 
setter bitch Maud Gladstone (Gun, A.K.R.1538—Pearl Blue, A,K.R. 
ee March 14, four (two dogs), by their Ted Llewellin (A.K.R. 
599), 

Cora Lee. Chamauge Kennels’ (Sheridan, N.Y.) English setter 
bitch Cora Lee (Cambridge—Cassie Lee), March 17, eight (five 
dogs), by their Ted Llewellin (A.K.R. 599), : 

Marcella, Chautauqua Kennels’ (Sheridan, N.Y.) English setter 
bitch Marcella (Prince Phabus—Stella), March 16, seven (three 
dogs), by their Ted Liewellin (A.K.R, 599). ; - 

‘annie Druid. R. W. Houghton’s (Milwaukee, Wis.) English 
setter bitch Fannie Druid (Kinnickinnic—Rusty Druid), Sept. 16, 
thirteen Aye dogs), by G. J. Campbell’s Lug Dhu (Goodsell’s Prince 
—Joliy May). : 

Belle Bod, Dr. R. I, Hampton’s (Athens, Ga.) English setter 
bitch Belle Boyd (Gladstone—Kate Claxton) ‘Aug. i7, ten (six dogs), 
by B. F, Wilson’s Count Noble (Count Wind’em—Nora); four dogs 
and two bitches since dead. Ad 

Nellie Buy. FE, Dexter’s (Buzzard’s Bay, Mass.) English setter 
bitch Nellie Bly (Count Noble—Nellie), Aug. 16, nine (four dogs), 
by his Dashing Royer ese If.—Norna). a 

Belle of Piedmont, EB. Dexter’s (Buzzard’s Bay, Mass.) English 
setter bitch Belle of Piedmont (Dashing Royer—Ranee), Aug. 27, 
three (two dogs), by Sanborn Kennels’ Count Noble (Count 
Wind’em—Nora), t : , 

Hops. HE. Dexter's (Buzzard’s Bay, Mass.) imported pointer bitch 
Hops (Mike—Romp), Pept 5, nine (six dogs), by Hitchcock’s Tam- 
inany (Tory—Moonstone).  hpally : 

Forest Dora. G. EB. Osborn’s (Birmingham, Conn.) English setter 
bitch Forest Dora (Dick Laverack—forest Ply), Aug. 26, ten (five 
dogs), by F, A. Cannon’s Gold Belton (Belton—Blonde). ; 

Juanita. John B, Thayer's (Lancaster, Mass,) bull bitch Juanita 
ee Sone Sept. 18, six (three dogs), by his Itobiuson Crusoe 
A.K.R, 2597), 

: Hectherhelle. John E. Th ayers (Lancaster, Mass.) deerhound 
pitch Heatherbelle (A.K,R, 3728), Sept. 17, fifteen (five dogs), by his 
Chieftain (A.K.R. 3726). 

Wanda. John H. Thayer's 
Wanda (A.K.R, 2730), Sept. 
(A.K.R. 8726). 


(Lancaster, Mass.) deerhound bitch 
Zl, six (three dogs), by his Chieftain 


. SALES. 
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Tiford Gromwell. Brindle mastiff dog,whelped Feb, 23,1881 (A.1K.R, 
2624), by Ashmont Kennels, Boston, Mass., to A. Gerald Hu, Sara- 
toga Springs, N. Y. : ; ; 

Bal Gal. Fawn mastiff bitch, whelped July, 1884 (A.K.R. 2621), 
by Ashmont Kennels, Boston, Mass., to A, Gerald Hull, Saratoga 
Springs, N. Y. 

SEO Doone. Fawn mastiff bitch, whelped Feb. §, 1882 (A.K_R. 
2628), by pe Ne Kennels, Boston, Mass., to A, Gerald Hull, Sara- 
toga Springs, N. Y- 

iEbOntiir ‘Pawn mastiff dog, whelped Aug. 4, 1884, by Crown 
Prince out Che See By Faust Kennels, Boston, Mass., to A. 
Gerald Hall, Saratoga Springs, N. Y- 

Maggie NV. Brindle Scotch terrier bitch, whelped May 18, 1886, 
by Neil Gow out of Rosie, by John H. Naylor, Mount Forest, 1., 
to W. H, Todd, Vermillion, O. 

Duke of Essex. White and orange St. Bernard dog, whelped July 
4, 1886, by Essex out of Daphne II., by Essex Kennels, Andover, 
Mass., to Chequasset Kennels, Lancaster, Mass. 

July IV. Tawny and white St. Bernard dog, whelped July 4, 
1886, by Essex out of Daphne II,, by Essex Kennels, Andover, Mass., 
to BK. B. Siebers, Worcester, Mass. 

Brock. Black and white English setter dog, whelped May 3, 
1885, by Plantagenet out of Matchless, by Rosebud Kennels, South- 
ington, Conn., to Dr. G. R. Shepard, Hartford, Conn, 

Zoe. Black and white pointer bitch, whelped_ Sept. 23, 1883 
A.E.R, 1444), by Rosebud Kennels, Southington, Conn., to C, 8. 
mith, Thomaston, Conn. P a 

Forest King. Blue belton English setter dog, whelped Noy. 17, 
1886, by Plantagenet out of Forest Dora by G, E. Osborn, Birming- 
ham, Conn,, to Geo. Faulkner, Bridgeport, Conn. : 

Barlking. Orange and white St. Bernard dog, whelped July 4, 
1886, by Essex (A.K.R. 931) out of Daphne IL (A.K.R. 489), by Essex 
Kennels, Andover, Mass., to Chas. Mills, Jr., Newburyport, Mass. 

Passion. Blue belton English setter bitch (A.K.R. 8224), by_G. E, 
Osborn, Birmingham, Conn., to Wm. Tallman, Tarrytown, N, Y. 

Foreman—Passion whelps. Black and white English setter dog 
and bitch, whelped April 13, 1886, hy_G. E. Osborn, Birmingham, 
Conn., to Wm. Tallman, Tarrytown, N. Y. 

Roy—llora whelps. English setters whelped March 38, 1886, by 13¥ 
J. Pierre, Winsted, Conn., a black, white and ticked dog each to 
F. F, Slade, same place; Curtis Recor, Burlington, Comn., and H. 
B. Pierce, New Britain, Conn.; a black, white, fan_and ticked dog 
to F, By, Slade, Winsted, Conn.; an orange and white dog to M. Ul- 
bricht, Newark, N. J., and an orange and white bitch to A. J. 
Clark, Mianus, Conn. 3 ; 

Nellie af Loudoun. Lemon and white pointer bitch, whelped 
Nov. 15, 1885, by Fritz out of Virginia, by CO. W. Littlejohn, Lees- 
burg, Va., to §. G. Graham, Tazewell C, H., Va. ; 4 

John Teemer. White bull-terrier dog, whelped April 2, 1886, by 
Count pay oe Young Ven0n, by Frank F. Dole, Philadelphia, Pa., 
to Wim. Silvey, same place. ! 

The Baron, ite bull-terrier dog, whelped April 28, eg au 
Duteh out of White Rose, by Frank F, Dole, Philadelphia, Pa., 
to Wm. Silvey, same place. 


PRESENTATIONS. 


Pluto—Minnie M, whelps. Red cocker spaniel dogs, whelped July 
2, 1886, by A. 8. Hofman, Morrisville, Pa., one eae fo Geo. White- 
head oy Baers Hott, Trento A! 

Rattler -—Myrtle awmhelp. Wi. l 
whelped July 20, 1886, by W. 8. Diffenderfer. Baltimore, Md., to 
H. Ashburner, Philadelphia, Pa. 

DEATHS. 

Guess M, Black cocker spaniel dog, Here ee July 2, 1886 (Pluto— 
Minnie a); owned by A. 8. Hofiman, Morrisville, Pa., Sept. 18, 
from distemper. va 

Nettie M. Black cocker spaniel bitch, whelped July 2, 1886 (Pluto 
—Minnie M.), owned by A. 8. Hoffman, Morrisyille, Pa., Sept. 11, 


from distemper. ; f 
Tu Tu. even pug dog, whelped July 19, 1851 (A.K_R. 1263), owned 
by Mrs. ©. I. Wheatleigh, New York, Sept. 20, from inflammation 


of the kidneys. 


n, N.J. 
White, black and tan beagle cory. 


Rifle and Gray Shaoting. 


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RANGE AND GALLERY. 


THE CREEDMOOR MEETING. 


ECRETARY SHEPHERD is rapiply finishing up the mass of 
s detail work connected with the N. R. A. fall meeting of last 
week and by this time most of the prizes won have been duly 
handed over to their lucky and deserving owners, One of the best 
put summaries of the work and lessons of the meeting comes from 
the lips of Lieut, Zalinski, U.S. A,, who as executive officer of 
the meeting had abundant opportunity to supplement his already 
extensive acquaintance with all matters relating to rifle practice, 


© SiLySs; 
_ There has been one good and one bad feature about the meet- 
ing this pean The bad feature is the poor attendance of the out- 
side public and the obvious want of interest which this implies in 
the work done here, This rifle shooting should not be looked upon 
simply as a branch of sport; it is absolutely necessary to enable us 
to do our duty properly in defence of the country when the need 
comes. The most conspicuous necessity, in order to bring about a 
change to this matter, is to move the scene of meeting, to hold it 
on ground nearer the city, And the best.available ground in my 
opinion is at Erastina, on Staten Island. Notonly isit much more 
readily and cheaply accessible from New York, but there isa 
large residential population around who would help by their pres- 
ence at the range to encourage and inspire the men to do their 
best. |The fact that good work will be se@™ and SpE ep uted by fel- 
Behe ee has avery fayorable effect upon the quality of the 
s ing. 
_ “The encoura ing feature at this meeting has heen the special 
interest shown by the men in the competitions. the increased read- 
iness to take part in matches arranged on the ground, to take part 
in the pool firing, and in general to show an active appreciation of 
all means adopted to give them a chance to exercise and improve 
themselves with the rifle and also with the pistol. With regard to 
the latter weapon, now that non-commissioned officers are armed 
with the revolver, it is most important that opportunities should 
be generally provided for them to Ponies themselves in its use. 

The yery friendly feeling that has prevailed among the com- 
petitors this year is especially worthy of notice. Unlike former 
years, there have been very few protests made, and all the compe- 
titions have been conducted in an amicable spirit. The protest in 
the Hilton trophy match against a member of the New York team, 
whose rifle was discharged before he was ready to fire—as he al- 
leged, by the closing of the breech—was made by the captain of 
the New York team himself,in order that the question as to 
whether such a shot should. be counted might be amicably and 
definitely settled, 

“There is an important and very striking lesson to be drawn 
from the result of the newly-arranged skirmishing competition. 
This was entered by four teams, of six men in each, three from the 
army and one from the national guard. They started at 600yds., 
with 40 rounds each in their pouches. Haying gone a short dis- 
tance, they were halted by bugle and began firing, fifteen seconds 
being allowed. They were then advanced again, halted, and so on 
down to 200yds, They then retreated in like manner. The result 
is rather startling. The national guard is usually supposed to be 
equall skilled in the use of the rifle with the army, But the scores 
stood: Engineer Battalion, 748 points; 5th Artillery, 691; 4th Artil- 
lery, 689; 16th New York Regiment of the national guard, 278. The 
reason for this inferiorty on the part of the militia is obvious. 
They are as good marksmen as the others, but they have never 
had any practice in firing at uncertain distances, As in real war- 
fare almost all of their work would have to be done under just 
these conditions, the moral is plain, and I hope the result of this 
match will be to stir up the militia organization to giye their 
members opportunities to practice in this mode of firing. 

“To render this meeting areal success and get out of it all the 
benefit that should be obtained, it will be necessary to increase 
the prize fund very largely, The amount givenin prizes at, the 
National Rifle Association meeting at Wimibledon is $60,000, and 
the highest individual money prize, the Queen’s, is $1,000. We 
have hard work to collect $1,600 for prizes once a year, and the 
highest money prize is $50. What is really needed is a series of 
prizes, the opportunity to win which will make it worth a man’s 
while to do his utmost to perfect himself with the rifle.” 

Massachusetts has determined to do full honors to the team 
which has honored the old commonwealth. Adj. Gen. Samuel 
Dalton by a general order, “directs that, as a satiate recognition 
of the achievements of the Massachusetts militia rifle team at 
Creedmoor during the past week, a commemorative medal be 
given to each member of the team. The winning of the several 
trophies in Sonipeettom with the trained and tried troops of other 
States and of the regular army is an event in which the entire 
militia may take pride, as it marks conspicuously the rapid ad- 
vance which they have made during the past three years in that 
most ep aR et part of milita instruction, the effective use of the 
rifle.” e team members have been the recipient of special atten- 
tion since their return honie. 

The following scores omitted from our last issue will complete 
the record of the meeting: 

Match No. 16. General Sheridan’s Skirmishers’ Match.— 
Open to teams of six from the regular army, navy, Marine corps, 
national guard, volunteers or militia of any country, State or 
Territory, 600 to 200yds. and return, second class targets, adopted 
military rifle, 


U, 8. Engineer Battalion. 


Cen- In- Out- Pen- No. of 
Bulls. ters. ners. ers. Total, alty, Score. shots 
Dient Hale. ii 0.7... 25 6 5 5 164 z 164 BY 
Lieut Gillette. . Baik, “ube 5 4 148 148 40) 
Sergt Doyle.... ..18 i) 4 6 148 * 148 4) 
Corp Boyle.-.......... B “tl 2 4 128 bh 123; a6 
Seret Barrett..,..... RR 8 6 nt 112 5 107 30 
Pvt Cavanagh......, 4 4 4 5 58 A 58 29 
2 48 36 24 TAS 
5th Artillery, U.S, A. 
Musician Cory...... rity t 3 1p4 154 40 
Sergt Powell....,.... 9 8 7 8 14 5 109 40 
Sergt Nihil.... ...... 9 7 4 iW 109 J 109 40 
Lieut Brown... .,.-. 4 2 va 9 107 107 40 
Sergt Langley........5 12 7 6 106 106 40 
Gorp Wright.........°8 Al 4 5 106 106 36 
46 68 36 45 691 
4th Artillery. 
Sergt Yates.,........ ane lil 7 8 146 ; 146 40 
Sergt Huddleston...12 13 10 8 168 15 143 40 
Corp Scott. .......--- 14 ue 3 6 119 4 119 39 
Musician Curran.... 4 a, wpe 109 109 40 
Sergt Collins........ 7 8 6 4 03 93 40 
Corp Boscanan...... i) 6 4 9 79 79 aT 
bh BO 43 +50 689 
13th Regiment. 
H © Morris.......... 3 0 25 10 15 23 
8 Ff Fahnstock,-_,....2 2 3 7 46 “ 46 Pa) 
RlOtaris fet epee 5 3 7 5 68 5 63 30 
WP DeVigne.....--- 1 0 3 4 20 10 10 29 
J McNevin. .........- 6 5 3 ie} 4 70 30 
ASUS 5725 ih ih de pa 3 8 6 53 - 29 
19 16 26 25 257 
No. 17. Steward Match,—All comers, 200yds., sitting, kneeling or 


standing, any military or special military rifle, an allowance of 2 


oints will be given to competitors who use the Remington rifie, 
Btate model, the allowance to be added to the aggregate of three 
scores, aggregate of three scores to count. 
FJ Rabbeth, Sharp..........55955—-26  Abs‘j—25 5555525 —75 
J F Klein, Rem State........ d6055—25  baaid—2t 4 h4_P34-9—173 
Geo Joiner, Rem State... -..64545-25 4545528 55555 —25-+-2—78 
Geo W Lotz, Rem State.-.,..45555—-24 5545524 54455 —-234-2—73 
W M Farrow, Fatrow..-.....59555—25 5584524 45455-2383 —72 
L.A Van Tassel, Spg...-..... 5555525 64455—-25 4455523 —T1 
D H Ogden, Rem State...... 5445523 54545-23  9-5d4—-234-2—71 
J Gorrie, Spg.....--. ...-....84555—2¢ 5-23. 45545-2838 —T70 
J Cavanagh, Spg....:....... bbbnH—25 dd —23 Add 22 —70 
BR Spelman, Rem State... .54544—22 ja—23 © 44555 —23-4+-2—70 
J K Green, Rem State......- 45584 23 4odn5—23 bdidd—22+2—70 
HT Farrell, Rem State......5555424 92 4bddj—9 1 9 
OW Sinman, Sharp.........45555—-24 45455283 45) 22 —69 
JS Shepherd, Rem Spec...,.55s44-23 4455523 d5545—73 819 
S Buzzini, Rem State........55445-23 5444522 45d54—22-+2—60 
JL Moring, Spg..............50500-25 45544 22 445d — 89 
CH Gaus, Rem State....,...45554-23 4545422 41545 -22 —A0 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


193 


No. 18. Reyolyer Match.—25yds., all comers, Hinman target, 8 
prizes, two first by Merwin and Hulbert: 


BAGSTER NOON pe ve yweivltnene store ot leeeeee 101010 9 9—48 
9 9 10 10 10-48 
) oa 
OB Tayneter, 8 & Weecscccseeseeeects oeese cede ; 
ii A 101010 8 9—47 
yo ei 
J Peviivrert rere es are tte 7 u 
PU Rrower, M& Te ee alae 
ww 9 9 ee 
Chbany leat tvs cine ae stearate errr eee 
piers 107 8 8 9-48 
T Hall, Col Oyo 8 oie 
TL olin: nein ales ay ed pee ae feo ral 
Tiiout Anderson, US By Colbsy.csuss-ssiecssseruc-s1000 9 8 74d 
Rabbeth, Cdlte.......cccerssssy- edb ETT ER 1010 9 8 %—44 
Farrow, 8& W......cseescpeeeet eters rt teed Abace .. * 8 8 10 10—8 


Hiitor Forest and Stream: 

I noticed in your report of the Creedmoor meeting that there 
was talk of establishing a rifle range at Staten Island. I was in 
attendance at the range and heard such conversation much te my 
gratification, and I hope the matter will not end in talk but that 
the project will meet with such favor among riflemen as to 
result in the establishment of a range within easy access of the 
city. I believe if a range could be established at Staten Island or 
nearby that the interest in this sport would be greatly augmented, 

al judge from my own experience; and find it impossible to go to 
Creedmoor owing to the time occupied in getting there, and thisis 
the case with four other gentlemen who with myself compose & 
club, we find it inconvenient to go to Creedmoor and haye for the 
past year met on a farm near the city; this is pleasant for us, but 
it prevents association with other riflemen and the furtherance of 
mnutual frendship and interest which the sport needs. 

IT trust riflemen of this'¢ity will take up this matter and “push” 
it, and I am sure the result will be gratifying to all lovers of the 
rifle. SHOOTER, 

New YORK, Sept. 24. 


THE ARMY COMPETITIONS. 


T Fort Leavenworth, Kas., is just now, collected the cream of 
the U. &, A, so fur as marksmanship is concerned. For two 
months past the army has been uafisrseine asortof natural selec- 
on. Companies and regiments have been making up teams; they 
in turn have pushed out the weaker men until Department teams 
Were made up, and theyin turn have been reduced by the same 
system of selection into Division teams, and these are now in ren- 
dezyous at Fort Leavenworth to fight forthe final honors and 
make up the one army team of real champions, 

The annexed summaries give the totals made by the team men 
of the three Division teams. In the known distance work, the 
scoring is at 200, 800, 500 and 600yds., 10 shots each, making a possi- 
ble total of 206. This isrepeated on each of two days. Theskirm- 
ish firing is done from 600yds, toward the target and in retreat 
until forty rounds haye been exhausted. The Army and Navy 
Register, speaking of the coming tests under the personal direc- 
tion of Col, S. E, Blunt, Inspector of Rifle Practice for the Army, 
Says: 

“The See of this year possess unusual interest because 
of the modified and new regulations. First, restricting to the 
fortieth number of cartridges allowed to be expended per man per 
run in skirmish firing, and second, because of the use of skirmish 
targets, iron skeleton frames covered with cloth and. dark-colored 
paper cut as silhouettes, fitted fo the shape of the frames, repre- 
senting a man in the firing position either standing, kneeling or 
lying prone. Formerly there was no limitation as to the number 
of cartridges permitted and the scores were determined by the 
number of bits made on the target. Formerly the presumed rela- 
tive excellence of marksmanship between competitors firing, per- 

aps a different number of shots was expressed by the sum of the 
values of hits and not by the per cent. Complaint was made that 
by this method undue prominence was giyen to mere rapidity of 
fire and not enough to accuracy. The method was trained by those 
who, by reason of middle age or habitual d@fiberation in firing, 
could not average as many shots as the younger, or more nimble, 
or more dextrous, the ‘‘unlimited celerity fire method” and many 
expressed themselves as discouraged, being hopeless in competition 
with the “human gatling guns.” In illustration of this rapidity of 
fire, it is but necessary to cite one or two cases. Lieut. Handforth 
last year scored 222, firing 64 shots in one run, Sergt. King, 12th 
Infantry, has made 10 hits in one-half of 15 seconds. Sergt. Craw, 
20th Infantry, has fired 12 shots in 15 seconds. Itis the opinion of 
many that the new method gives more geueral satisfaction because 
securing an equal competition, fair alike to all. It affords a 
method of determining the relative excellence of marksmanship 
by per cent.” 

The Division teams as selected stand: 

Division of the Atlantic Team—1L&86. 


Known dist’ces Skirmish. 
Ist 2d Ist 2d Gd 
day. day. Tl. day. day. Tl. 11. 
Set Huddleston, Bat K, 4th Art..1/4 169 348 80 76 156 499 
2d Lieut C E Gillette, Eng Corps.164 178 337 81 74 4155 492 
ist Lieut W O Clark, 12th Inf,...,168 166 334 55 95 190 484 
Seret G Doyle, Co A, Bat Eng....149 160 309 83 88 Il 480 
Sergt C Barrett, Co B, Bat Hng...160 169 529 76 68 144 4738 
Seret W Driscoll,Co F, 28d Inf...171 156 327 55 81 1386 468 
ist Lieut E'T Brown, 5th Art.....169 164 383 48 6 124 457 
Pvt C Bickers, Co_A, 12th Inf..... 163 165 328 68 59 127 455 
Pyt J Corrie, band, 5th Art....... 173 168 336 62 44 106 442 
1st Sergt H Beck, Co BE, 12th Inf..161 153 314 -81 48 124 438 
Ist Lieut F A Smith, 12th Inf,....174 160 384 35 68 103 437 
Corp D Scott, Bat G, 4th Art..... lef Wik 9383.51) 48 (99 Re 


1 
Division of the Missouri Team—18&8b. 
Known dist.Skirmish. Gr’d 
Dept. 2 cays 2days. Total. 
1. 2d Lieut J T Kerr, 1ith Inf....Platte...... 380 180 430 


2. Sergt J F Crawford, 19th Inf..Texas...... 318 171 489 
3. Corp Christ’n Michel, 4th Cay.Missouri... 314 172. 486 
4, Ist Lieut ZW Torrey, 6th Inf.,Platte...... 326 160 486 
6. Pyt Hatseil Garrard, 10th Inf. Missouri... 329 155 48d. 
6. 24 Lieut A C Macomb,5th Cav.Missouri... 315 165 480 
7, Seret E H Stevens, 7th Inf....Platte...... 839 140 479 
8. Sergi 5 M Greeu, 8th Cay..... Texas...... 335 143 478 
9, Corp C E Mayo, 15th Inf.....-. Dakota.... 338 137 45 
10. Pvt G Palmer, 3d Inf,.......... Dakota.... 330 153 413 
ll. Sergt G Zobel, 3d Inf.......... Dakota.... 333 138 471 
12. Pyt John Peterson, 5th Cav... Missouri... 327 140 467 
* Sergt | W Weeks, 6th Inf... ..Platte...... 333 166 499 
* Sergt B Otten, 20th Inf........ Dakota.... 335 147 482 


* Distinguished marksmen. 
Division of the Pacific Team—1886. 
Known dist.Skirmish, Gr’d 
Dept. 2days. 2days. Total 
ist Sergt L Roper, 4th Inf....Columbia... 335. 1 509 


1. 74 
2, Seret M C Gustin, 2d Cayv....Columbia... 315 183 498 
3. Corp G EB Miller, 24 Gay......Columbia.,. 329 166 495 
4, Sergt J B Denny, 14th Inf..... Oolumbia... 325 167 492 
5. Sergt J Pendergrass, 10 Cav...Arizona.... 320 169 489 
6. Ist Sergt EF Hudson,j4th Inf..Columbia,.. 333 154 487 
7. Mus*n D Lunsford, 14th Inf.Columbia... 322 162 484 
8. Pvt E A Stamm, Ist Inf...... California.. 350 127 477 
9. 2d Lieut W Mercer, 8th Inf.,.Arizona.... 321 154 415 
10. Pvt H de Leale, 22d Inf...... Arizona.... 33% 140 42, 
li. Sergt M Simon, 6th Cay.......Arizona.... 307 161 468 
12) Pyt Naujoks, 14th Inf.... .....Columbia... 329 139 468 
LUBRICANTS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: , 

I haye been much interested lately in the reports of rifle shoot- 
ing where wonderful good scores were made without wiping the 
gun after each shot. Mi. K. Wertheimer in his letter published in 
your paper of Sept. 9 tells of the wonderful shooting, of his Ballard 
Schuetzen Rifle and of his own success last August. He says 
the last 120 shots were fired without wiping or cleaning the gun, 
and from the total number of shots fired I judge he did not have 
time to clean it many times that day. ff Mr. W. will tell through 
the columns of your payer how he managed to get such good re- 
sulis from lubricated bullets, the sort of bullet used, manner of 
lubricating it, kind of Inbricant, etc., = am sure it will be interest- 
ing reading to any. who like myself, have always supposed the 
finest shooting cou d be done only with a patched bullet and a 
clean gun. I have tried naked bullets of various sizes in both 
Sharps and Ballard rifles, with plain tallow, and with different 
mixtures of tallow and beeswax for lubricant, and have used the 
factory bullets that come already greased. hese last do very 
good work, but I have not succeeded in doing as good shooting 
with any of them as with the patched bullet. i would liketo know 
what the experience of others hasbeen, Certainly target shoot- 
ing would be more enjoyable if the infernal amount, of scrubbing 
that EY has to be done between shots could be dispensed with 
and as good work be done, and if if can I want to know how. 


Troy, N, Y. : INQUIRER. 


—— 


WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 20.—A small delegation of the Wil- 
mington Rifle Club went, to Greenbank this afternoon for its first 
practice af mid-range shooting, Creedmoor second-class target, 
600yds., lying down position. A strong fish-tail wind, the suction 
of a very low valley and creek and had reflection of light caused. 
most of the low figures, as nearly all of them were fine liners, First 


match: 
H Simpson, ....,,..45625685h5—44 © Heebner.......... 223828245531 
W i Selds........5- 445553544448 EM Clark 6 oct 5». 24228504d4—30 
CG Heinel, Sr.,., ....2042335543—31 HB Setds.......... 4454203422—30 
Prizes—Virst, H, Simpson; second, W. I. Seeds, and third, C. 
Heinel, Sr. 
Second Match. 
TER Seeds; 1s. ese. 5454555454—40 FH Simpson.......... 284452444436 
WW Seeds...... 0... 364424324438 © Heirel, Sr........ 031434434433 
EM Clatky, 2.6.0. 4244545528—85 C Hubner,........-. 23404555338—83 
Fe a cemeritt H. B, Seeds; Second, W. F. Seeds, and third H. M. 
Clark. 

: Third Match. Fs 
HSUPA. es pees y oes ee 45524—22 WM Clark,..............35443—19 
NVcHHSBEIB. At ictys eee eg dfao4—19 H B Seeds,.............45 43224—17 
CSHUPNET arate sumeoniy se 45442—19 OC Heinel, Sr.........-- , 84503815 


Prizes—lirst, H. Simpson; second, W. F. Seeds, and third, C. 
Hubner. 

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 17,—At Clinton’s Rifle Shooting Gallery, 
at 30vds., the following scores were made in a possible 175: 


Huet al deserts tpt epee cy pt et 14 14 13 14 14 18 14 14 13 18 14 14—164 
W D Morton...2..22:..s007.: 08 13 14. 14 12 12 14 14 12 12 14 14 14—162 
Ri SEs 0) Ulrel=2 ee eer ewe pie Ss 13 13 14 14 14 18 18 18 14 14 14 14—168 
DAMEh Rae Ni dqu sed: aces utswe 13 13 14 14 14 15 14 13 13 14 13 14—162 
EW Marlborough...........-. 18 18 14. 14 18 18 15 13 14 14 14 14—152 
EAD IEDEA VY? pose ney eeew ec electye 14 14 14 13 18 12:13 14 15 14 13 14—161 
GRAEINISSOM WA. ce, setae 13 12 18 14 14 14 18 13 14 14 12 18—160 
Capt W BMuney.-... 2.2.52. 18 1412 14 14 13 18 13 14 14 12 14—160 
ee GOODE aiadtereweligs.sutiebers 13 12 14 14 18 18 18 18 12 14 14 44—159 
HW RMOWIGTS eek ee eet itera 13 12 14 13 13 13 13 18 18 18 18 18—156 


SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12.—The annual target shoot of the 
National Shooting Club, companies C and G, took place at Shell 
Mound to-day and was largely attended. The practice was to 
decide who should wear the class medal for the ensuing year, In 
the following list are given the names of the successful contestants: 

First Class—Champion. 


vids. 5O00yds. 
P E Robertson..... Eee hee aa at ,. A4i44edahd—d 455 DHHh43S—48—90 
Re PRReest iis seers be tetrrng es hc Reece Fddd5bnddd—4d = 454.5554545—46—90 
PAC IPEGTAG OG 1st positrons vers Tater A445 ddd dt 44 4] 535555255—45--86 
Second Class. 
@-Mayers, (2 sishePipess see 2245443455532 54 b41444.5—45 87 


aI OMISVS mee petets Selbite oo eel hictebess 4455 
Fourth Class, 

(OLR hiioratsisorguice tg Met gor leet peas 844535338437 

The following excellent record with the rifle was made by Ed 
Hovey at the Harbor View rifle grounds this morning, the gun 
used being a .d8-caliber Winchester, single loading, with a 25 
ting target, at 200yds,; 24, 23, 18, 23, 18, 21, 18, 22, 22, 20, 17, 19, 24, 23, 
91, 38, 18, 22, 20, 23—419° 

BOSTON, Sept. 25.—The regnlar rifle matches were shot to-day, 
The attendance was good. C. L. Parkhill won the bronze badge 
in the State militia match. The fall meeting of the Massachusetts 
Rifle Association will be held at Walnut Hill, Oct.7,8and 9. Fol- 
lowing ave the best scores made; 

Decimal Match. 


ATOR IR about eee eee Geen DOR MDDS I0004 7999910 9 7 5 9-8 
GG FPranklin...... caret eA SA ee GY 5 8 710 610 8 8—76 
RPE ows (lalla cSyert ae bobs ane oe Vie Sel 10. bo 8 -8— 7h 
Wablenry (mal)... or Ties cee cee 7 6 710 7 610 7 6 S—73 
Gi Walliams: (Tai) ys ieee pete hs silencer 9 (5 9 8 5 510 5—66 
Rest Match. 
PGMA CODASE Atel t iin cddaaiacen cpliee: 9 1010 910101010 910 9—97 
Saini sty el a PRESB) somo abe 8101010 9 10 10 10 10 10—97 
W #HOler..--..... iewpewies 2 Syne achat 1010 81010101010 9 9-96 
State Militia Match. 
(ERE a Ora lO lee ee ie ee le Sa eee eee 19 19 20 22 
OsptaimeD HENCE TN es Sees ep sas te ndgteete stone tassgee: 19, 20) 
Captain N A Thompson..............2.....4-:- Pu kpeataz 19.19 . 
PPE OUST POI. vere «nae er at ae ne bdo dopeecut SUP 20 
Military Creedmoor Practice. 
Ala Bist Ae ee ae AS Aan 44534454442 T Bemer............ B4hddd4ddd —A0) 
CE French..... + 445434545442 HOT Jenkins,.... ..3843435444 87 


EW Bettinson..... Add 454d ddd — sq 


WILMINGTON, Sept, 16—The Wilmington Rifle Club met at 
Schuetzen Park this afternoon for the purpose of shooting a 
match with the West Chester Rifle Team, but while waiting for 
the latter incidentally shot two other matches. The first was 
opened as a bullseye match, and although a score was kept noth- 
ing but ballee yes were counted. The conditions were, Massachu- 
setts target, yds. off-hand, The following is the score out of 
possible sixty points and bullseyes out of five: 


Bullseye. 
foMstantolwcie gee ees peer ew eet wire cere 9 11 10 11 11—5?2 3 
JB Belle. (4. ttaeet Wet aet tokens 10 9 9 Il 12—51 2 
RIG Teele fe Caste cat cca cranes usta dev ew 9°99" 1 -A2—51 2 
AP UINCS EYE (op. Rae eee CE SRE ESPs Abe 10 122 11 8 12—49 2 
LE RTGS THAIS (Opa, ae SARA RESIS 45 Sea AS 10 10 8 8 10—46 0 
Aba sy aint core cao ee Men see ieee 8 8 9 TT 12-44 1 
PACE Hime enna steer ea, Son ae Wl & 8 8 42 1 
1 BOT HR]STE STON Ty en a el th a Re ee iene 8 9 8 8 10-42 0 
J BD Seeds..,......... racers i 8 9 ll 12 8—s39 2 
S.J Newmam.............5. Pere tae 6 f® 9 9 939 0 
VCP ONMORAS Cech sae tale as ve n| feet eee FOR OO tO ay 0 
WGA Oteeain Lear e Sadlteclarupiace'ss 5-38 9 Y Yel 0 
SBE} IN exeybr atte ote Sette corel ue reek ey 8 4 8 8 6—29 0 
(Garletoneese ses oe ee uke whe eee 10 10 0 6 6-29 0 


The next match was fora Ballard sporting rifle, offered by a 
member of the club. Conditions, Creedmoor target, 200yds. off- 
hand. The following is the score out of possible 15 points: W. A. 
Bacon 13, J. R.D. Seeds 12, J. B. Bell 14, W. O’Connor 1l, J. BE. 
Newman 12, H. Simpson 11, W. F. Seeds 14, J. J. Newman 13, H. B. 
Seeds 14, George R, Walton 15, H. A. Heinel 12, T. W. Taylor 138, W. 
C. Seeds 18, F, H. Hachus 11, E. M. Glark 13, C. Heinel, Sr, 14. 

The tie between Bell, W. F. Seeds, H. B. Seeds and C. Heinel was 
decided in favor of the first, who made afine score of 3 straight 
bullseyes, or 33 points out of possible 36, thus earning as well as 
winning the rifle. 

The match with the West Chester Rifle Team was then opened. 
It was soon apparent that the West Chester boys were noi in their 
usual good condition for shooting, for the Wilmington team led on 
every round from the start, and finally won by a good margin, 
which was materially aided by the unusually fine shooting of 
Heinel and Bell. The conditions of the match were: Massachu- 
setts target, 200yds. off-hand. The following is the score out of in- 
dividual possible 120 points, and team possible 480: 


ilmington Team. 
C Heinel, Sr.... ... Hee ie sees g J2 12 12 101010 10 11 9 12108 
Sp dase! Sfesl EAN ee Se ee ea 11 10 9101010 9 TL 12 10—102 
RIVET tart eT eee cere nt 125 8.07 “9% 39) 6) S88 
W F Seeds....... ........ jokes 71110111010 8 6 Y T— 87—3885 
West Chester Team. 
PES Rene Hea ila. oe Oa) ene Gand oe de 91111 7 510101010 9—92 
Geo Walton. --..... at att os sees;---00 8 9 910 9 6 TL 8°11—91 
MWe vloteteemtathr nee ene mr 97 8112 8 6 %-$.12—88 
MB Jackson......... pe ee 1 9 & 71110 8 7 6 9 —Ss—354 


Another match was arranged to take place between the Wil- 
mTaington and West Chester clubs at Stockton Range, on Tuesday, 
October 5, 

THOMASTON, Conn., Sept. 25.—Subjoined are the scores of the 
Empire Rifie Club, Sept 11: 

A RLOTMIES Luks Piette reared beens, Aste. Sere te & 6 6 989 7 6 9—%6 


8 
EF Whitlock.... pcre (noe eee eh ett yoy 
Goa Day nya 8 08 eee eee a ae 7 710 6 46 8 6 g@ 972 
j Scores of Sept. 18. _ 
G A Lemmon...... Repooa es, Ae Ree 1010 8 6 6510 510 9—"9 
E Thomas.......... aside eo ~8 99 8 7 9 6 410 8-78 
W 4H Dunbar ..% 810 6 7 8 810 7 6-77 
G C Cafineld. -»9 5 8 7 6 9 8 6 710-75 
F A Perkins...:... Nis dst ad droeiicn nations -8 38 6767 8 7 5 TCL 


SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19.—The annual prize shooting of the 
San Francisco Turner-Schuetzen took place at Harbor View to-day, 
About thirty of the members of the company spent the entire day 
at the shooting butts. The shooting was managed by C. i. Zim- 
mer, captain of the company. A. Strecker, Philo Jacoby, Mr. 
Hhrenpfort and other expert shots contested for the various cash 
prizes, amounting to $154. About 3 o’clock in the afternoon a great 
shout and repeated cheers from the shooting stand announced that 
something unusual had oceurred, It appears that early in the day 
Strecker had mad 94 points out of a possible 100, which was within 
one point of the best score ever made in the world of which there 
is any known record. In the afternoon he made 97 points, and this 
feat set the whole crowd wild with enthusiasm. 

The San Francisco Schuetzen Veerein also had their monthly 
medal shoot at the Shell] Mound Range. Twenty shots each com- 
petitor, at 200yds., were allowed, at 25 ring target, Im the first 
class K. Wertheimer proved the medal winner with 421 points 
while in the second and third classes Lieut. A. Browning and 


John Plath took first honors, with scores of 362 and 368 respect~ 
ively. In the fourth class John Broyer received the medal with 
197 points, and as this is the third oceasion on which he has won 
it, the prize hecomes his absolute property. 

Capt. J. EH, Klein, of the National Shooting Club, states that the 
match between hisclub and the Carson City Guards has fallen 
through for the present. The conditions originally agreed upon 
were that ten men from each company should shoot at 200 and 
500yds., 10 shots at each range, but the Carson City Guards wish 
now to have thirty men on each side and shoot 200yds. only. To 
this Capt, Klein objects unless the original programme is carried 
out first, so that for the present the match is off, P, E. Robert- 
son, of Co. G, First Infantry, made 47 and 46 in shooting a double 
string of 10 shots at 500yds. O, H. Wescott, late of the Marysville 
Shooting,Club, seored 46 at 200 and 45 at 500yds. : 


THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries. Correspondents who favor us with club scores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. 


THE SAVANNAH TOURNAMENT. 


gre SEE , Ga., Sept. 21—The gun tournament here yesterday 

was a great success,and a large crowd of both ladies and 
fentlemen were in attendance. The Ligowsky medal was won by 
the Chatham Chib, from Tallahassee, Pla., who took it from the 
Chathams a year ago. Altogether the matches were very inter- 
esting, and were the most closely contested of any that have been 
shot in Savannah. Teams from Augusta, Millen, Tallahassee, 
Fla,, and the Chatham and Worest City teams, of Savannah, took 
part in the tournament, 

The first match was for individual sweepstakes, 7 single birds 
being the test. 

De Loach, of Millen, led off with a full, score; Denning, of Au- 
gusta, and Williams, Roach and Westcott, of Sayannah, followed, 
each scoring 6. Then came Hunt and Harrison, of Augusta, Davis, 
Allen and Crawford, of Tallahassee, and Belle, of Millen, with a 
score of 5. Denning, Williams, Roach and Westcott shot off their 
tie, Denning and Westcott tieing again and dividing second 
money, 

Hunt, Harrison, Davis, Allen, Crawford and Bell then shot off 
the tie for third money, which was won by Crawford. 

The second match was also for sweepstakes, 5 pair doubles. 
Palmer and Westcott, of Savannah, and Rockley, cf Millen, each 
made a full score of 10, dividing first money. McAlpin, of Sayan- 
nah, earned second money on a score of 9. May and Williams, of 
Savannah; Crawford, of Tallahassee; Bienkampen and Hersch- 
bach, of Savannah; Duncan, of Augusta; JLemecke, of Sayannah 
and Lumpkin, of Millen, each made 8. This tie was shot off an 
won by Herschbach, giving him third money. The tie of eight 
men, each making a score of 8, attracted considerable attention, 
aud was discussed as one of the most remarkable scores gyer 
made. 

Team match, entrance $15, 10 singles, 5 pairs: 


Tallahassees- 
Singles. Doubles. 
A Eiiaten pees atin nat hestten etd 1010110101— 6 11 11 01 11 10— 8 
IB Ah ee a eee cee oe 1101111 000— 6 1i 10 10 11 10— 7 
ISTO ee ae ee Beene oe 1101001100—. 6 00 11 00 11 01— 5 
EL OLE eee eer SUL Ein see do) cia elehe 1101009001— 4 00 10 10 01 O1— 4 
TrsAVIOE tn. Ssep cease Teese 0101111119— ¥—29 10 11 11 11 1i— 9—33 
Chathams. 
HG ks niet: ts) epee ee ee eee Pye ey 0001111101— 6 10 11 10 11 J1— 8 
(Pdeiclaysve eee eo BAD rere ae ee des 0110101010— 5 i111 01 11 11 9 
MeATpitiie.-.)acsctekss bes 1010011131— 7 Ii 17 01 11 11— 9 
(VERSA 1 eaneteeheisboneeett LEE O101111109— 6 11 11 10 10 11— 8 
(Palineiuce par saas aoe chee 0110000101—- 4—28 11 10 00 11 11— 7—41 
Millen. - 
UCI E VER. 434 sis 55 tee AONMIIIIII— 9 11 01 10 10 11— 7 
Deloneh) Sine A ke 1131111111—10 11 00 10 10 10— 5 
IBEUISOU. cutee trees tet pio ee, 1110110011— 7 10 10 11 11 01— 7 
Tian eine oy a ene eee 1101110901— 6 11 11 10 00 11— 7 
Balen s POULT. ant Were QU0001010i— 3—35 11 11 10 01 11— 8—34 
Augusta. 
BameGkems op aees. testy eee pee 0110011000— 4 11 11 10 11 11— 9 
[igual TG ey ee a ye - 111001 100i— 6 11 10 11 10 O1— 7 
DPAITGe ee ea eee 1011010001— 5 11 10 10 10 11— 7 
[Dyssanablintegagey Wenn ries bon Seer ne, 110111100— 7 111011 11 01—8 
Harrigtitesses sss 222 Seley ee ey 1000110171— 6—28 00 10 01 10 11— 5—36 
Forest Citys® 
RGGKGI oi S55 eyes sens ees 0011101111— 7 11 10 O1 10 10— 6 
15.0010) oS BR chp astm Oeh 1471111010— 8 10 11 11 10 10— 7 
A MTest RGU Sri WAPOA oe AGE 1110110011— 7 00 10 10 11 11— 6 
VENT ELINISS ey eles gee og 1110101111— § 10 11 11 11 1JI— 9 
MHOTISGO: 72 4es net. cee eae 1000000000— I—81 O01 11 11 10 11— 8—36 


Chatham and Millen divided first, Forest City took second. De- 
Loach, of the Millen team, was the only one to make a full score 
of 10on single birds. Crawford, of Tallahasse, Roach and McAl- 
pin, of the Chathams, Sancken, of Augusta, and Williams, of the 
Forest Citys each made a score of 9 on doubles. 

The next match was unusually interesting, as it was a contest 
between the Tallahassees to retain the championship medal,which 
they have held for some time, and the Chathams to take it from 
them if possible. Each team went in determined to win and 
there was some good shooting on both sides. The Chathams led 
off with the splendid score of 75 out of a possible 100, which the 
Floridians failed to reach, thus giving the medal to the Chathams. 


‘ Chathams. 
AEM oe ey oac. ose: oe ue 1001010111— 6 11 11 10 10 11— 8 
ID ANTITGT: Soe perecie-e ote ee lenite Bote . O010110111— 6 10 11 11 10 00— 6 
IVI Vie eS Piya Leaves iat oe nets oke 1101010111— 7 11 1010 11 1i— 8 
iy esl haah oan Ones meee oben we 1111010111— 8 11 11 11 11 10— 9 
Hersch bach... 2.4 <2 resses -1111110110— 8—85 11 10 11 11 11— 9—40 
Tallahassees. 
WAVISU iat eee cual eed ar 1001110110— 6 10 11 11 10 11— 8 
GEL CHO ae nied (teem citele goss 1100001111— 6 11 11 11 11 11—10 
(GRO EON GS cx cron peetOw say ee 11111 10101i— § ii ii 11 11 1i—10 
FELD Katine nba lates aay O1100100CI— 4 10 11 11 11 D— 9 
1S BAUS cal porno cent tye ee OOO0V1IGOD— 2—26 10 10 11 11 11— 8—45 


No sooner was it decided that the Chathams had won the medal 
than they received a challenge from the Milton team to shoot for 
it. The challenge was accepted, though protest was made at the 
time by the Forest City. The Chathams again led off, beating 
their record in the contest with the Tallahassees by two points, 
and running up a good total of 77, winning the medal on this score. 
The Millen team did some good shooting, and for some time before 
they finished it looked as though they were the coming champions, 
but their totals footed up only 73, thus leaying the Chathams for 
a second time the winners of the medal: 


b ; hatham. 
Manning warmer nde se tre a ee 1011111101—& 1011111011—8 
[SPECIES AAC BOER ATT OORG Eb ieeee 1111111001—8 1010000011—4. 
IMG nu poets See aeons POPUPS ade ce 1101011111—9 1111111710—9 
TTC ANIIT Age old ia wnat eee ene 1111010111—8 IN1O1OII1I- 7 
Elerschbache sa tssans ds soo swle cee ees 1111011110—8—41 1011111011—S8—36 
: Millen. 
(aad Pe nse ee oh oer Ceenbes 1111101101—8 1111111017—9 
Sista eee ei eae et ae 0011101111—7 1011111011—8 
WEMORG Hs pte dalnorss. eerste Pests, wee 1111110110—8 1111111010—8 
Rockley..2. 0.0.2... Swett heck: 1110110101—7 1110101910—6 
Brinson...... PASS sai ckidecre a Sanaa 1110004001—5—85 1171101010—7—38 


PITTSBURGH, Pa., Sept. 22.—A friendly contest between E. E. 
Shaner, Chas. Richardson and F, Dimling, of Pittsburgh, and A. 
QC. Krueger, of Wrightsville, Pa., at Herr’s Island, the grounds of 
the Pittsburgh Gun Club, 9 live pigeons each, 2lyds, rise: 


AC Krueger.......... nibs EE Shaner..........- 112012201—6 
Chas Richardson.....211001121—7 F Dimling............ Q000cv011—2 


Figure 2 denotes second barrel. Match af 30 blue rocks, 3 traps, 
18yds. rise: 


HSER AMOT te, s as cater edar eters eth « 1079111110111 00919.1111111011—25 

AS CRAIG Ree) Berit at owen eel ey 1101411119111011110011111101001—23 

Chas Richardson......-,....-:::-.... 101110010111011111011110010100—19 

UM iinet! Quiele:as cee efi das rest 000000100001100010000000000000— 4 
Match at 4 pair blue rocks, 16yds rise: 

EE Shaner......:.. 11 01 11 01—6 Chas Richardson...10 10 11 00—4 

A © Krueger......., 00 11 01 1I—5 =F Dimling.......... 00 00 01 00—1 


NEW _DORP, N, Y., Sept. 23.—Springfield Gun_Club, first shoot 
for the Dr. Myling cup, winner to be handicapped lyd. Match at 
birds, 25yds. rise, 80yds. boundary: 


PRANTL AGS a nsclo-ce se tik Seseg see es hs -...1%1111011 07% 
See eae etre pale) A i ‘i : O42 0 0-6 
ug Strohmenge i 4 6% W414 
MV Bme vert. 22-2) gtatis- Pe ebes ne ae panes dls D'-ber Ome Geet 6 1— 


#14 signifies both barrels, + Out of bounds. 

CONNECTICUT.—Meriden, Conn.—Trap shooting is on the in- 
crease here judging. from the number of shoots that have taken 
place recently and more tocome. At the tournament of the New 
Haven Gun Club, Sept. 21, the guaranteed purse of $20 first money 
was won by C. H. Sterry, of Tolland. The shoot at South Man- 
chester, Sept. 24, was well attended, and the club there have many 
promising trap-shooters. The two-men team shoot, 10 clays, 18yds. 
rise, was captured by Sterry and Ives. 


194 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


FITCHBURG, Mass., Sept. 22.—There has been a two-days" tour- 
nament here under the auspices of the Fitchburg Rifle and Gun 
Club, It was not only the first gathering of sportsmen in this 
city, but it was a dedication, as it were, of their new club house at 
the River Street Range, The house is two stories, and is roomy 
and convenient. There is a kitchen, dining room and two rooms 
for the club purposes. Among the guests present were H. W. 
Hager, L.R, Hudson, H. T. Smith, Gilbert J. Rugg, M. D. Gilman, 
Henry W. Webber, C. B. Hoiden, Edwin F, Snow, of Worcester, 
Mass.; Geo. Sampson, of Clinton, Mass.; A. R. Bowdish, of Uxford, 
Mass.; O. R. Dickey, J. Nichols, 'T.G, Stanton, H. Swift, of Boston; 
C, M. Stark, of Dunbarton, N. H.; A. F. Cooper, of Exeter, N. H.; 
Fred and F. H. Colony, of Wilton, N.H. The Lancaster, Leomin- 
ster, Lowell, Ashland, Marlborough, Gardner, Cambridgeport and 
other clubs in this State were also represented. 

the principal event on the first day was the contest for the 
Climax badge, held by H. W. Hager. This badge, which is quite a 
valuable one, is to be competed for once a month for one year; the 
man winning it the most times to claim it. Thus far, including the 
present, it has been contested for six times as follows: : 
Eager, twice, his scores being 20and 19; ©. M. Stark, twice, his 
scores being 19 and 18; T. G. Stanton once, with a score of 20, and 
A, F. Cooper, once, with a score of 19. The result of to-day’s con= 
test was in favor of Stark of Dunbarton, N. H., with a score of 
18 as stated above. There were 82 entries at this last contest, 
with a possible 10 clay-pigeons and 10 bats or a total of 20. Two 
were subsequently withdrawn. The work of each man in detail 
was as follows: 


the sights; as he says, ‘You do not know when you pull the trig- | 
break a hall I | 


fer,” more instinct than anything else, After I 
cannot tell from memory that I sighted at the ball, although T 


cord and reload and break the ball yery well. My .22 has made 


SACRAMENTO, Sept. 18.—The grand shooting tournament under 
the management of D. J. Stevens, commenced Tuesday morning 
last at the park. The prizes offered by the State Agricultural | 
Society were six in number, all cash, as follows: $100, $80, $65, $50. 
$35 and $20. The entrance fee was $20, and open to all the State 
Among those who entered were J. R. Cheatham, Los Angeles; F. 
Basstord, Vacaville; D. H. Wyckoff, Woodland; ¥. B. Goffin, 
San Francisco; G. Coons, Elk Grove; Crittenden Robinson, (Norton), 
San Francisco; Ed Fay, San Francisco; O, Reed, Elk Grove; H. W. 
MeCullough, Amador; T. A. Pearson, San Francisco; A. L. 
Donaldson, Fairfield; J. Parrott, Sacramento; H, Albery, Colusa; 
C. J. Haas, Stockton. A large number of sportsmen were in at- 
tendance, and pools were sold; Robinson first choice, Bassford 
second. ‘The shooting was'igoverned by the California State Sports- 
men’s, ground trap, Hurlinghamrules. The shooting resulted as 


follows: 
Reed...... 00111111101111001011—14 ; 


1 
. 


Cheatham 11101111111111011110—17 


T| 


[SErT. 30, 1886 


the Sherman Gun Chib, held on the West Broad s y 
| this afternoon. Hardy takes first and Fitch second pene suns 
| Mason..... 11121011011011111101—16 Swan...... 11000011111110010110—12 
| Mone...... 00111011010001111000—10 Hardy ....0011111119111111710117 
Marriott . .01110111111101010110—14 Bonnett. ..01111010011101001111—43 
Flowers... .01100111100110001101—11 Ward....., 11111101101071110011—415 
Hunts. 22 <4 01001101111011100101—12 Brown ....01111011111100111111—16 


bon. -~_,10011011110011111110—14 


ANOUSS:-f Beet kieceennen chs AI— Tebe Pall fe.).1\4 snopes —f 
CALS Ces ae 10 Kein.) ne it 
LOSE Dane vis acres ower LOM—4 @ardivells,-...0.00. a) 01010—2 
ater tare Pe ee TELSTAR vet Ls, ie eles Q1001—2 

MOMs ast ace — i — 
ibis ac age da Rae ee Wididner sn ee 000I—1 


WNouss first, Parker second, Weinheime?r third, 
Second—Sweepsiake, same conditions. 
Pai Kh so). eye ude 1 


OPE as CLeinin rey aye pacts eee RR eens 11100—3 


110117 1000—12 
0101110110—13 
0111010011— 9 
1010100010— 6 
0V00000100— 3 


—— 


Bassford. 11011111111111111111—19 
Wrcekoff. .11101011111111101011—16 
Coffin... .11101111001011111111—16 
Coons..... 10111001001111511011—14 
Robinson. .11111101111111111101—18 


MecCullgh 00111011111111111111—-17 
Pearson. . .01111111011011111011—16 
Donaldson11141111111111111111—20 
Parrott... 11111111110111111111—_19 


Pigeons. Bats, 

Li he Ol ee ae PNG Beare ee octave TNTLOWIL 1101111111—18 
DIG Eid neath eee ae geareoine re lee 1111111011 0011111111—17 
IR SEAS TAPAS, paces cit hws cece eee raed 1170101111 1111110101—i7 
WY Cy FEET nee ee yee cele ene 0011111017 111111111117 
IS IDE S66 SEE OOSAE SANG, SH aSeR Sanat avawn 1101101111 1011011111—16 
WOH OMEToctee ponte tere nese ren ene Pree. 1110111110 1101101111—16 
EEO WE: tuWlcieteine’ ote als ett eras 1017111111 001110111116 
PRG eaten yrs br boeeeige dager eb preteen tte 0011110111 1111111110—16 
STIR POURED tates epteictscets. Recibaed elias mc cise ieep OL1L0101101 1110111111—15 
Beaudry Fs eres ah Pe aa Slay apie 1310001001 1101111111—14 
VEDDGT es Bist reasa pie dona sy eta ee a, 0101110007 1101101111—14 
Diy tie a going Sone eee wel she ees 1011001110 0111.011111—14 
Schall -ee eer s:| cept eencehe Ckike tee tae 1011101101 1100110110—18 
SLWEUELS Lean 0s ele lelene teres iscla Pet eeepc nts 1100101010 1110111110—18 
ALONE Wsee eee NUL ee eer ceaeee eee 1011010001 0110111111—13 
ST DOSEINE sie leet eae srrathn ote ites wats een 1101011100 0010111111—18 
2S Ci eat ay eee Le ope thier ee a eee eaDS: 1101011110 1101011001—13 
[atehacbre rt ew oS A ee ree eee cer 1110111101 1101010001—13 
GnGytig. Waiheyy tet ease tes asey fst en eS 0100010111 0101011111-—12 
BO Wwdistista peovigh tee iceca oe pete t thot sei ease 1000101101 1011101101—12 
BEG %) peehe ca h a Wes tna eae was a wean Se 10170071011 011001110i—12 
LLY ge y Aa Bm ol Ame hy Neen 6s BLerE ..--L101010110 1010010110—11. 
oF Erle APB ue AO ARAB BIER ane 0110100100 0011011311—11 
HH Colony.......-. Ea RAS Me RET et py 1111010100 0001101110—11, 
GDHivy eee Ae eas) Bente yy et ale nae 0110001011 0100101011—10 
Epa repesstlecire trend $4.4 tren ielelniy ye thes #6 nets 1100110011 00100001T—10 
UNG SoMa eae) Ba Gath tae soe Pee cvnrantahoee 1001100001 1011001011—10 
MeéKay.-.. 1... . .0110110100 0010011100— 9 
Tank. . . 1110000100 1100101111— 9 
Gore.. ,. 0111000000 1000011101— 8 
Gilman Saas! 11010 Withdrawn. 

Bisaienvenis Jee ost csdetre eae eee tates Sandals 1010010100 10001 “W. 


each man in detail was as follows; 


Gilmam............ 110111711111—12 Knowles.......... 111111111010—10 
Bowdish.......... 111111141111—12 Lovejoy........... 011111101111—10 
DiGkey.2475)..+--+- TNINIIi—-12 ~“Mackay........... T1111 101010— 9 
ied epee ne = W1011I—11 _Baker............. 011111011110— 9 
Weymouth ....... 111111011111—11 Gore....... ...... 100111001111— 8 
STAB ASIEY bys, ayolene te otha 1111111101141 Wallace....,..-...001/011110w— 6 
Webbe ......- eee 111110013111—10 Colony,........... 117100010w — 5 
NG Wasa eee eles 101110111131—10  Cummings........ 011101010Ww — 5 
Beaudry..--..<.5-- 111101011110 Fox............... 111000101 Ww — 5 
H C Deane........ 1111011101110 Deane....,........ 10110000w — 3 
Stanton... 6.05. -1= 1100111111J1—10 Powers... ....... 10000lw —2 
EUs eee oe -rl-enee 101111311011—10 

There were 14 events on the first day and 16 on the second, dur- 


ing which 6,350 shells were used. On two occasions a blue rock 
and a clay-pigeon came together in mid-air and two birds claimed 
with one shot. 

The first prize winners were; HE. N. Cummings, G. W. Weymouth, 
D. H. Meintire and G. D. Colony, of Fitchburg; E. F. Snow, C. B: 
Holden, E. T. Smith, M. D. Gilmore, H. W. Webb Ty EL. W. Hager, 
of Worcester; George Sampson, of Clinton; A. R. Bowdish, of Ox- 
ford; Beaudry, of Marlborough; Knowles and Lovejoy, of Lowell; 
Snow, Swift, Dickey, Tank and Stanton, of Boston; C. M. Stark, of 
Dunbarton, N, H., and A. F. Cooper, of Exeter, N. a. 

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 12,—The season as far as the California 
Wing Club is concerned was brought to a close by a meeting at 
San Bruno to-day. A 12-bird match, the last-of a series of six, was 
shot off The eccentricities of the sce Neg 8 wind enjoined extra 
watchfulness on the part of the shooters. The birds supplied were 
both strong and artful, and the major part of them on feeling the 
breeze worked to the right in double quick time. A very small 
percentage of them flew against the wind, and these were easil 
negotiated. E, Fay made a clean score and C, Robinson and J. 
de Vaull, Jr., killed eleven birds each. The conditions were s0yds. 
rise and l00yds. boundary. The following are the scores made: 


Robinson.,........ 111121111021—11 Imngalls.........--- 111010011112— 9 
Ti hyunpon meaner ee ,. L122 01—12' Levy........ 1.04. 121121110101—10 
DesVauil. 2. ia. ee 222271021711—11 Slady.............5 111111020111—10 


The figure 2 denotes that the second barrel was used. This being 
the last match of the seasson, decided what member were entitled 
to the club medals for the best average scores made. C. Robinson 
took the first medal, EH. Fay the second and Slade the third. A 
$5 sweepstakes match was then opened, in which Messrs. Robin- 
son, Fay, Slade and Leyy took part. These. men proved to be 

retty evenly matched, as out of 12 birds, at 30yds., each of them 
killed li, They then started to shoot off and slaughtered all the 
available pigeons on the ground without being able to decide as to 
superiority. In all 96 birds were shot at and Levy, Fay and Slade 
killed 22 each, Robinson killing 21. The match therefore remains 
undetermined. 

NEWARK, N. J., Sept. 18.—Nimrods vs. Hast Orange Gun Club, 
shot at J. Hrb’s; match at pigeons, 5 ground traps, 25yds. rise, 80yds. 
bound, Shot under National Gun Association rules: 

Nimrod Gun Club. Hast Orange Gun Club. 


W J Beatty, capt.....10001I—2 T Dukes, Capt........ 11—5 
S.A Goldsmith.,.....- 11110—4 A Wheaton........... 0011—3 
WS Goble............ 111—5 H Babbage::..<....;.. 10110—8 
SCockefair..60.. 2... 11111—5 CR Hedden :.+--L0111—4+ 
A Oockefair..........- 1111-5 ja Dents 7252 2.22e- 5 10111—4 
OG Beare 2 ides 11110—4 elkanssyy > ss.4) a eely 11—2 
S Castles, Jt... ce 10101—3 A Hedden....... 2... 101117—4 
P Coekefair..........- o111i—6 Mitchell. 25.0 O0011—2 
A Whatton.....:....-- 10111—4 SS Hedden..,........ O1111—4 
O Feltheisen......,..- 10901—2—88 R Dukes.............- 10110—3—34 


This is the closing match of a tournament between the Hast 
Orange and Nimvod Gun Clubs which resulted in a victory for the 
latter elub by winning two out of three matches, the other one 
resulting in a tie. * * 

WINCHENDON, Mass., Sept. 22.—The Winchendon Gun Club 
had a meet at their range to-day to break clay-pigeons. The totals 
out of a possible 10 were as follows: H. Lawrence, 7; P. 5S. Davis, FP. 
FF, Hapsood, C. Houghton, each 6; A. H. Fitch, 5; J. G. Henry Ww. 
L. Knight, each 4. At the recent meet of picked teams of the 
Gardner and Winchendon clubs, on the grounds here, the follow- 
ing totals out of a possible 10 glass balls and 5 clay-pigeons were 
broken: 

Gardner Team. _. 
Paes Pigs. 


Winechendon Team. 
Balls. Pig's. 


G W Cann, -- nid 90S Davidse «ss. olde. 5 1 

IW Dodge.. fl 2—9 HJ Laurence........ 6 2-8 
E L Taft. aD 2—" LE Martin.,.....-.. 5 8— 8 
A F Eaton .3 3— 6 J Sutherland........ 4. 4— 8 
GS Knight...:...... 5 736 SAB itehay: sc... 6 1— 7 
AWN Henry......-..- 5 i—6 J GHenry....:.:.... 3 4— 7 
BJ Buckman......-- 3 2—5 A Laurence 3 4— 7 
A Mathews.......... 4 J—5 LF Harle,........:.. 5 1—6 
JS Stiles: ........... 2 3—5 WL Knights........ 4 2— 6 
EC Dodge.....,:..-. 3 1— 4 EF Hapgood........ 4 I— 5 
G Brown.....-....... 2 1— 3 HM Whitney 4 1I—5 
ALPriest@ eae. Jaane @ I— 3 CT Hapgood.......,. f 15 


68 78 
RIFLE SHOOTING AT GLASS BALLS.—Editor Forest and 
Stream: In issue of Sept, 16 is au article on rifle wing-shooting. T 
cannot agree with the writer on the sight question, for I have tried 
the bar sight he speaks of, and for me it is of noi much use, | 
prefer for shooting at flying objects at more than l0yds. rise a pair 
of Lyman’s sights, For less than 30ft. plain open sights (coarse) 
are just the thing. I think that I have hit as small objects in the 
air as itis possible to hit,and Ifind coarse open sights all right 


for that work. When myrifie strikes my shoulder my eye is: in | 


Alberry. ..11001111111110110101—15 
Fay........1J10011111111111011—-18__Haas....... 10111110111111110101—16 

A, L, Donaldson, having made a clean score, was awarded the 
first prize—}p100. J. Parrott and Frank Bassford tied on 19 birds 
and divided the second and third prizes—$80 and $65. Hd Fay and 


1010000000— 6 
0060010000— 3 
1g101L00000— 4 
OOLOLO1I0I— 6 
Sew ES bimya is eee why ede dad + abe yp eT ee 001 0110000010— 5 
PATE GES. vcd ten acpae ect! «teeta tet enters 0110100111 1011111111—15 
Eee won the gold medal, Cardwell and Nouss won silver 
medals. 
Sweepstakes, 20 clays, 18yds. rise: 


Crittenden Robinson tied on 18 birds and divided the fourth and | Lemharth.........-...:05:0s-speeeee been e ee vee 11100211110111001111—15 
fifth Ista et and $35. J.R. Cheatham and H. W, McCullongh | NOUS8...-+-.-..-.0ssseseeeee seen eee eee eee Q0000110001001111110— 9 
tied on 17 birds and divided sixth prize—$20. A Storberg De bere ae de had lelededet senda s o cite paheaeeeen 11110101101001110101—138 
Wednesday the first match was $5 each, twelve entries, six birds. K Stecker sieteiahalniseets ou eaatn tales cbabebelet | ole pie bid EE oe eee eee 10101010011101110000—10 
The money was divided into three moneys—$30, $17.50, $12.50. The BEES epee ke oe ete ecient ee 10000000001001110011— 7 
result was: SURI PEISS oN Lidoe otsly Vuh Sabb pleeeee eee a 10101001111111001000—11 
Norio. tae. edhe 111111I—6 Robinson................. T1111 —6 | Mar. -- 250s ce et ep ere ents ese eeeenaes 00000100111111111110—12 
Polrigan. soe sens 111110—5 Bassford .........-.-+-++ TWIG) | andor, ove pees ee eens eentee eee een 0111010000101101L0100— 9 
Cheatham...........+--. 10w WV CICO TTS vos stems uned unis T10011—4 | Steffen... 6... cesses eee eek re ree eee ete te 1110111111 100011111116 
PGarsGlve stores etek 110111—5 Kellogg..............000-- TOO SMG OCR wel ee Pe a ee eee 111110111113.01011010—15 
VISE ees eee 110100—2 Lioefilet!.»...0o) lsc sl eeeee TU pee en th Ch, diese eens ster eye) Pleas 10001001011011000010— 8 
Donaldson........ .).++5 TUB TA Noa Ey oe, wana Rage PIII G | Geerbha I. es rises eee dt ttt pas yeicnaeeeetes Q001L0101001000110100— 7 
Tie for first: CEOs ee ae ee inl lassentedeteeenetts pane br rentenes 01011000001010101000— 7 
GOTININ. chet che esis ce 1i1i—4 Robinson........ Meer ns tee 1111—4 | RK Storberg.-. -.00010000010010110110— 7 
Donaldson..............++: 1d1=4 Bassford...2...0.......0. 11114 | Klassing....... . 000000090011 00000001— 3 
WAVER i neat: eerpyooses O1lI—3 | Kriegesman... -00000010000111110000— 6 

Coffin, Robinson. Donaldson and Bassford decided to again shoot | JOSt.......0....2..--...--...2ee +-01101001000100000001— 6 
off at four birds, but after killing their first bird they decided to | Maurer..-.....-..----....-+.-2.-25+ »-Q0111160100011100100— 9 
go on With the next pool shoot and let the scores at the end of that | Stibbick.......,-....--..----2-+-:2) +25: chao iiy 000011002.01000111000— 'f 
match decide the tie. SyUILSsc(1 Deere PEEP eee San. sawyer py, .00000110001011001000— 6 
The next match was fifteen birds, $10 entrance, with ten entries. IHU s iy RBA WPeeric cry car esse dime ates sea | 001 00101001000000000— 4 
The money was divided as follows; $50, $30 and $20. LOPE bt Ser Ne be cory ie i PONE eae Mae a 00000100010010010000— 4 
Basstord..,.... 111110111111111—14. Arnold..... . .1111011111110w PCa [hives NE PED S OPS pe acenttne ts ren donee tet 1000001L0010101000110— 7 


Robinson.......J11111111111101—14_Norton........ .111111111111101-14 | | Steffen first, Lenharth and Goodwell divided second, B, Stor- 
Fay..er.-- . OMIMMINII—14 ~Pearson......, 1i11i1T10i—14 | berg third. ; . 
Donaldson. ..,111111111111110—14 “Wyckoff....... 111111111111101-14 | _ Sweepstakes, 5 clays, 18yds. rise: _ 
Cheatham....,111101111111011—13 Johnson........ 1101110w fale 72) Bon PO sean N1—5 = Stuessel.....-..5-++.+. +445 11000—2 
Those tieing on fourteen birds shot off as follows, at four birds: | Cardwell........ wen OUI —4 Stefiene. ts .s2b.s see ees 10100—2 
Basstonds yy ee ened 1itJ—4 Donaldson................. 1011—8 | Nouss................--... 1l0M—4 A Storberg.....-.. ivi 00101—2 
Robinsons woke as penaveaet W1i—4 Norton......... sb Ea 0111—3 | R Storberg........---..-.. W014 Stecker.... 2.11)... sates 00101—2 
Byars ha vary ane Set 1-4 “Pearsons 2) )..s.02-2ss. sey 10w ee eens terte ents eens ee eset iqgaaeaesronaees pe 
The next and last pool was at ten birds, $5 entrance, three prizes 20) a Pateeceree J Lenharth,..........-.-. 
999.50, $12.80 and $o. ad pean Reifeiss......scev---eeess 100012. Vath... 2, (00000—0 
iY hy LAnoAbo rehome 1111110111— 9 _Bennetti............. 1110111111— 9 | Loeffel first, Nouss second, Hein third. 
Donaldson.......... T1UU1I—10“Kellogg......... .... 1111111101— 9] _ Sweepstakes, 5 Peorias, 18yds, rise: 
MAUI Y. coat e - sdt 101110w Robinson... ........ 0111111111— 9 | Reifeiss....-....+--... 4... 00101—2 Falkenrath 
Bassfordy!.-- ssc. 11100w Cheatham ..2....... 100w Paltemy. ste s-ay bs 
Donaldson took the first money, and the second and third was Lenharth............ a) 
divided between the four who tied on nine birds. After paying BICERCLe cede eae pea 


for their pigeons they had Sars each. f y 

YONKENERES, N. Y., Sept. ¢ there was a private pigeon match 
on the grounds of Banker G. P. Morosini at Riverdale to-day. 
Giovanni P. Morosini, Jr., who is a. clerk in the Hanover National 
Bank, invited some of his soune a street friends to try their 
hands at thetrap and ‘gun. J. B. Sheriff, Frank Simons, John 
Aljeo and James Clarke accepted the challenge and were at Mr. 
Morosini’s country place bright and early. The terms of the 
match were that each man should have 10 birds to shoot at at 
22yds, rise. Young Morosini and Mr. Sheriff tied, each killing his 
10 birds. Mr. Simons, Mr. Aljeo and Mr. Clarke killed respectively 
3, 5 and 4 pigeons and they had to stop shooting because there were 
no more birds in the coop. 


SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18—The San Francisco Gun Club 
wound up the season with a most successful shoot at Adams’s 
Point to-day. The conditions were as usual, 1?-bore guns, 28yds. 
rise; 10-bore, 30yds.; 12 birds each, Hurlingham rules. 'lwelye men 
shot, and Wilson, Gilletteand Ewing each killed all. In the shoot- 
off at 4singles Ewing won, after a tie on his first 4 with Wilson. 
Earl, Butler, Gordon and Orr each killed 1. W. Golcher and Laing 
got 10 each. The former shot with a new gun for the first time, 
and the latter lost his last bird stone dead just a foot outside the 
boundary line. Al Havens got his usual 9, as also did Smith, while 
Grant, who shot yesterday for the first time this season, got the 
leather medal with $8, Mr. Gilbert, of Chicago, acted as judge and 
referee: 

Wilson, 30yds,...-111111111111-12 Ewing, 30yds.....- 4417111117112 
WwW Golcher, B0yds.1010111111I—10 Butler, s0yds..-... 1111310111 11—11 
Havens, 28yds...:11011101110i— 9 Laing, 28yds...... 113111011110—10 


FVII steele bisel ton o00100—1 ; 

Cardwell first, Reifeiss second, Storberg third, 

UTICA, Sept. 20.—At the monthly shoot of the Oneida County 
Sportsmen’s Club on Riverside park, this afternoon, for the 


Kamp-Benham prizes, the following scores were made; 


BGObines.a-\- eke ene Q0OI1T0I—» Watieg .. + ::5+22-2 2, TLOOTON0—6 
1S Ea as Song ed sae {TITINONIO—B- Wox 5 5.22 cess ert 191101911—7 
OWEN ae aes a ee eek 1110000100—4 Pfeiffer.......- vier Q010011010—4 
ReaD. ./ ae. acee «esas 051111000I—5__-« Beckwith.........--- 110011111—8 
WWHGPIGR:: «22h oe eed 1110111011—8 Visher................ 1011110010—5 
Biliot...-...1.2% a se 1101111111—9 


Elliott won first place, and Messrs, Wheeler and Beckwith tied 
for second. In shooting off the tie the latter won, Im the match 
each marksman shot at 10 blue rock targets, 

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 28—The following are the scores of sweep- 
stakes of the St, Louis Gun Olub this afternoon: 

First sweepstakes, 5 Peoria blackbirds, 2lyds., one money, ties 5 


birds: 

alos WGP oils} Be eens eer 0U110=3 Smith... . 0... 2. eee sees 01100—2 

Dreoles. yee 100MI—3 —P°@olesins vec acc scec thet or 10011—2 
Match, 10 Peoria blackbirds, same rise: 

Williams....-... ...-. 1010111101—8_P Coles.......,--.... 1001110111—7 
Sweepstakes, 5 live pigeons, ground traps, d0yds. rise, use of both 

barrels; the figure 2 denotes a kill by the second barrel: 

WV Golesit M22. Sse 11121—5 + Williams.................. 00120—2 

ICO re As ee oes oe 1I0I—4 DriGoles. es O1090—1 

Hanke geen colons tease OlJI—4. PGol@s... 0... el 00200—0 

WITS. Boul. ot tei eee 21011—4 


Grant, 28yds...... 0011011101J— 8 Gordon, 28yds.. ..111101111111—11 foe 
Harl, S0yds....... TWMOLM1—11 Smith, Soyds....//1ooorrt111— 9 | W oles... «.---+--++0- +04 ie bay 1412 pane tree ea os 
Gillette, S0yds,. MMIII Orr, 28yds......-LNINOMMI—A1 | yr Goles. ev aseay---LL20—4 Williams... ...0.000..1/20000—1 
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19.—The Linco Gun Club held its| W Coles first, Wells second. 
first meeting at its new grounds, Alameda Point, to-day, and there Sweepstakes, 5 live birds, round. traps, d0yds. rise: 
was quitea large attendance. The first event was at15 birds, | Wells....,...--------...-» W2i1—5 ~McOlure...,....---.....,.011—4 
18yds. rise, with the following result: Wilitania: «nets weer 11121—5 
H Venker...... OLUI1I11G0011I—11_Blinn........... 110010031000000— 5] Sweepstakes, same conditions, 
OsbG2s.. sh essen 0111010171011J1—11 Donaldson..... 130111011 1171—13 SIs) cD ek De a eee NETS GOT IEG ns. 44k Soto cewen 112914 
Cooper... +++. 1100001000010— 5 Robinson.......001110111001100— 8 | Dr, Pitts........-.....++-- 11202—4 Williams...........22.. 004 00220—2 
Richter. :.: ...- 010101010111110— 9 Potter.......... 111110101000100— 8 
Hammond..... 001111110110100— 9 Brown.....-:. .A1111771011111—14 Se 
Burns....---:-: ee erea a ee i Goldsmith..... 111011100100010— & h fi 
ell...... iii a= 
Ce Rooting off the ties at double birds, Messrs. Venker and Cate 4) ACTIN iW Ma 
repeated the tie ai ws and 18yds., and the formerly won at 2lyds. by 
bird, taking first money. 
es 5 bird match followed, Ly aes in which Messrs. Nutz, FIXTURES. 
Hammond and Campbell diyide e money: Ginomminin, 
Fauter bomen iyey ese “Ae Bee dO i= ripe TREE ay. fasitdaes 1M1—5 | a9. Sylvia-Enright Match, Lake 30. Sachem-Miranda Match, 
VenkOtvee. Sess sere tear - 100H—3 Campbell... Erie. ommonan, 2oePo 
ee ‘geet GEE seis Pager gatas hema iene re 00000—9 | 4, Lorna-Nahli Match, Sands 2. Columbia Match, Hudson 


A sweepstake at 10 birds, $1 entrance, followed, Messrs. Donald- 
son, Cooper and Cate dividing the: money on the ties. The follow- 
ing score was made: 


aioe chek ones lbdent 11111001118 F Venker....,....... 1117100000—5 
MohNess eee sacs ake 0110101100—4 OG Brown.. ..-.-...---.,1111011010—7 
Campbell ye... 4101011011—7 ‘Cooper. ..-.....-. Lvs 1011111110—8 
Hinch ... ....---52-4 01010100104 Burns................ 1001010011—4 
Blak eer. 0100101101—5 Donaldson........... 1101101111—8 
A Venker. 2c 0110111000—5 Peterson..... (apes 0100100110—+ 
@ Brown....;.-.---+. 11001130016 Harber......-. Lean al — 
Richter.... .. .-:---1000101000—3 Page..........-.....-/ O1 

GInoc acl ekit oe eset 1110000110—5 Goldsmith........... 0110111110—7 


t Hill to-day was as follows. Only nine birds were sp : 
Vit Brooks... ditii—9 WB Ford............ ooo 1—6 
W W-Brooks...,.---- 111011111—8 W McDonald......... 110011001—5 
Sib ee cig ie acs 111011011—7_ Frank Christy........111001001—5 


W. W. Brooks, of Lebanon, is the champion shootist of this city, 
and had hard flying birds, but he sneceeded in bringin down 
eight out of nine, and actually killed the ninth, which fell, how- 
ever, outside the line. , 

WELLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 25,—The Wellington Gun Club 
held its regular weekly shoot to-day. Following is the result of 
the several events: First, 6 clay-pigeons—Wardwell and Stanton 
first. Second, 6 birds—Snow first. Third,6 blackbirds—Stanton 
and Nichols first, Fourth, 3 pair eat! eous—Snow first. Wifth, 
Spair birds—Shumway first. Sixth, lackbirds—Stanton first. 
Seventh, 3 pair clay-pigeons—Stanton first. Eighth, 6 blackbirds— 
Stanton first. Ninth, 6 clay birds—Stanton first, Tenth, 6 black- 
birds—Shumyay first. 


oint, - River: 
2 TAEDA RY, Private Sweep- 5. New Haven Fall Regatta, 
stakes, 


ANOTHER CHALLENGE FOR THE CUP. 


Ree by the ill success of Genesta and Galatea, an- 

other British yachtsman is now ready to make atrial to re- 
gain the America Oup, and has sent a notice of his intention to 
challenge in the form of the following telegram, received by the 
New York Y, C. on Wednesday of last week: 

GuLasaow, Sept. 21, 1886. 

John H. Bird, Secretary New York Y. C0., N. ¥.: ‘ lad. 

On behalf of James Bell, a member of this club, I officially inti- 
mate a challenge for the America's Cup contest, to take place next 
September. Confirmation by post. WILLIAM YORK, 

Sec’y Royal Clyde Y. C. 

Mr. James Bell is a wealthy Scotch yachtsmanu and owner of the 
schooner yacht Amadine, a fast little cruiser of 92 tons, about 80ft. 
waterline, built by Fife & Son, of Fairlie. He isa member of the 
firm of John Bell & Sons, of Glasgow, the agents of Mr. 'T. U. Hast- 
man, of New York, the business of the firm being the importation 
of American beef. No action has been taken by the club, as the 
cablegram is not in the proper form for a challenge, but is simply 
an intimation of a challenge to come. Nothing is known of Mr. 
Bell’s plans, but he will probably build a yacht from a design by 
Fife or Watson. Her dimensions and details as yet are only a 
matter of conjecture; but there is no doubt but thatit will be a 
keel cutter of 70 to 90ft. waterline, teaael possibly with more 
heam than Galatea, At any rate it seems likely that a contest for 
the Oup is assured for next year. 


- 


SEPT, 20, 1886.] 


THE MAYFLOWER-GALATEA MATCH. 


apse only ones who find any consolation in the disappointing 
weather of the last two weeks are the New York yachtsmen 
who, for two seasons have listened to an abuse of New York 
Weathers and waters, and a proniise of what would be done if they 
would only come East; if not to Marblehead then to Newport. 1t 
las been urged that the Cup races should have beew sailed at one 
of these two ports instead of at New York. The racers went to 
Newport and met the most disastrous fizzle of the season, and now 
for cight.days haye Galatea and Mayflower been waiting at Mar- 
blehead for a fair sailing breeze; and this not at the first but the 
last of September. 

On Tuesday of last week, at 3:30 P. M., Galatea anchored at Mar- 
blehead, having come along easily fram Newport, Mayflower laid 
prepnighe at Vineyard Hayen, and arrived next day at Marble- 

1ead. f 

The much-talked-of match between the two had heen definitely 
arranged according to the following terms: 

Agreement fora match between the Galatea and Mayflower, to 
be sailed under the rules of the New York Club, in a whole-sail 
breeze, on the first day (Sept. 23 excepted) on which there is such 
a breeze, the judge to announce before9:30 A. M: each day whether 
the start will be_on that day. If not sailed before October the 
match. to be off. Commodore Hovey, or some one named by him, 
to be the judge. The match is not to be sailed in storm or fog, or 
when there is a PREBEC of thick weather. If the yachts are 
started, the match to be sailed whether the wind subseqnently is 


such as referred to by this agreement or not. This match is to be 
for a cup and stakes for $200. (Signed) a HENN. 
Ue E. 


Seven courses were laid out to suit different winds, all starting 
at Hali-Way Rock and ending at Marblehead, the distance being 
35 to 40 miles. Mr. Lloyd Phoenix, of the schooner Intrepid, was 
requested by Lieut Henn to represent the Galatea in the arrange- 
ments, and each day for the past week he and Com. Hovey have 
metin the morning and decided that nod race was Hoan the 
weather on each day turning outas they expected, The only ex- 
ception was_on Sa ene NHCr afine breeze prevailed all day, to 
be followed by rain and calms on Monday and Tuesday. Nach 
morning at 9:30.a gun is fired and a signal for “no race’ is set on 
board the Fortuna. A very large number of yachtsmen and other 
spectators are on hand every day, only to go away disappointed at 
night. On ‘Tuesday night the wind was in the best quarter, N.W., 
and as a cold wave was following the heated spell and the same 
aa prevailed along the Atlantic coast there was a fair prospect 
of a race. 


THE MATCHES FOR THE AMERICA CUP. 


T was most unfortunate that the fate of the America Cup should 
have been Gecided in, such paltry weather, that it practically 
leaves the relative merits of the Mayflower and Galatea undeter- 
mined. This was in some measure the case last year in the matches 
between Puritan and Genesta; but on the whole, those contests 
were more satisfactory than the matches just completed, For a 
vessel of the Mayfiower type to prove superior to one cf the Gala- 
tea type in a light topsail breeze is nothing more than might have 
been expected, especially when it is remembered that Mayflower 
has the larger sail area by 1,1828q. ft., the figures being 8,673 sq. ft, 
for Mayflower and 7,491 sq. tt. for Galatea. We do not know what 
the actual area of immersed surfaces of the two yachts are, but 
the Galatea’sis very considerably the greater—a fact, coupled 
with her smaller sail spread, quite sufficient to account for her de- 
feat by the Mayflower. ~ 

In a fresher breeze, when higher speeds would have heen at- 
tained—ihe speed in the last match doesnot appear to haye at 
any time exceeded six knots an hour—surface friction would have 
less to. do with the resistance; and if there had been any sea, the 
greater weight and depth of Galatea would no doubt have proved 
anadyantage. The displacement of Galatea, it should be said, is 
about 158 tons and she has about 77 tons of lead moulded into her 
keel. The displacement of Mayflower, according to British Fachts- 
man, is 110 tons, and she has 48 tons of lead, 87 tons of which are on 
her keel. Of course it would be too much to assert that Mayllower 
could not beat Galatea in any kind of sea—a long éasy sea for in- 
stance—but all our experience on tlis side of the Atlantic goes to 
prove that in the steep seas usually met with on a coast with hard- 
running tides, the long, narrow, deep type of yacht can get through 
it faster than the beamier type. 

The only consolation wo have for the complete and easy defeat 
of Galatea isthe knowledge that she is by no means our fastest 
yacht; in short, she left our shores on a sort of forlorn hope, after 
suffering successive defeats by Irex. Beyond this, assuming that 
Puritan and Generta were sailing up to their last year’s form, it 
is pretty certain tliat Galatea was not sailing so well in her 
matches against Mayflower as she wasin her matches at home 
against Trex. In the latter matches it seemed pretty apparent 
that Irex was about 6m, better than Galatea over.a 50-miles.course, 
or 4m. ona course of 85 miles. Last year Puritan beat Genesta 
less than 2m. over a course of 85 miles, and this year Mayflower 
beat Puritan about 4m. over a similar length of course; she there- 
fore would presumably haye beaten Genesta 6m. and [vex 2m.— 
these figures being, it is understood, the result of light-wind en- 
counters only. 

But, sofaras Genesta is concerned, Irex beat her four or five 
times in succession in a fair sailing breeze, by about ten minutes; 
and assuming, her to be sailing as well as she did in the matches 
against Puritan, this would make Irex capable of beating eal 
fiower by about three minutes over a thirty-five-mile course. It 
also shows—still assuming that Puritanand Genesta have repeated 
their last year’s form—that Galatea could not have been sailing 


- up to the form she displayed at Harwich and Dover; and also, even 


' summer weather, 


if she had sailed up to this form, that Mayflower would still have 
beaten her by a couple of minutes. The conclusion, therefore, is 
that, if Galatea: had sailed in her very best light-wind form, she 
would still have failed to win the America Cup. All this was 
foreseen before she started, and no one on this side of the Atlantic 
was surprised or much disappointed at the result. 

_No doubt some who have followed the bearings of these interna- 
tional contests will point to the fact that, by the Y. R. A. tonnage 
rule, Mayflower comes out as of 162 tons against the 90 tons of 
Galatea; but, unfortunately, no consolation can be derived from 
this mode of comparison, as by it the time allowance for a course 
of thirty-five miles would be 8min. 30sec,, and Mayflower beat Gal- 
atea 12min. Beyond this, it would be difficult to convince the mul- 
titude that a yacht like Mayflower, of 110 tons dead weight, should 
he rated at 162 tons, and another, like Galatea, of 158 tons dead 
weight, at 90 tons. But, even supposing that Galatea could have 
won under the Y. R. A. tonnage rule—as Genesta could have last 
year, and that rule is a just measure of comparison—it seems 
pretty certain that we shall never win the America Cup with 
yachts which are built fo sail under the rule, unless we can per- 
suade the New York Y. C. to have contests under the rule for the 
Cup, In reference to this matter, we said, in a leader on May 1 

“Tt is certain, if the Americans continue to use the varies and sai 
area rule,and if we confine all our races for the A class on this 
side of the AtJantic to arating by the Y, R. A. tonnage rule, that 
the Americans will always be a little ahead of us for match sail- 
ing in ordinary summer weather.’ 

‘he case then really stands like this: If the Americans will be 

complacent enough to build yachts as they do new, and consent to 
have them rated by the Y. R. A. tonnage ruleina contest for the 
America Oup, then an English yacht may be able to win the Cup, 
On the other hand, if we persist in_building yachts of the present 
type and consent to sail for the Cup against centerboard yachts 
under a length and sail area rating, it is almost a matter of cer- 
tainty that we shall never be successful—at least not in ordinary 
L Now it_is pretty certain that the Americans 
willnot consent to sail under a tonnage rule, which we ourselves 
are beginning to discredit; and the sole matter for us to consider 
is whether it will be worth while to entirely adopt a rvule—which 
we have already half adopted—that will encourage the building of 
yachts of the American compromise type, as exemplified in May- 
flower, Puritan and others. So far as presentindications go, there 
seems little prospect of any more large yachts of an extremely 
narrow type being built inthis country under the existing tonnage 
tule, and the number of “live” racing yachts ready to compete un- 
der it are very few; thus, so far as yested interests are concerned, 
the present would be a yery fayorable time for enforcing the sail 
tons tating for use in all matches, 

‘Of course it must not be expected that a keel yacht of the pro- 
portions of Mayflower could be built to beat that yacht, on account 
of the enormous immersed surface she would have. The pro- 
bability is that the beam would be very considerably less—at least 
two feet—and the extreme draft of water about three feet 
greater. The displacement should also Brobaply, be greater to the 
extent of 15 tons, and the sail avea would be about thesame. Such 
a yacht would, we believe, have a much better chancé against 
Mayflower than either Galatea, Irex, or Genesta; but no one is 
likely to make the experiment for the sake of competing in the 
few matches now sailed under the sail area rule of this country. 
The question is entirely one of policy; whether the building and 


sailing of racing yachts wo be reyived by making the sail tons 
rule the sole basis for rating; whether such yachts as would 


be built under the rule, of from 4 to eam, are worth 
encouraging; and whether, assuming the twoforegoing propositions 


_ : ’ 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


195 


to be answered in the negative, it would be worth while to sink our 
own opinion as to what is the best type of yacht for all-round work, 
for the mere sake of some day or other winning back the America 
Cup. Of course, it must not be lost sight of, that if we win the 
Cup while our present tonnage rule is in force, we shall be at some 
advantage, bécause we could insist on any competitor who desired 
to re-win it abiding by that rule, This, however, need have but 
little weight, as we would alter our rule of rating as seemed de- 
sirable to meet the circumstances. An excellent precedent for 
this exists; when the Cambria competed for the Cup in 18/0, it was 
under the rating of the New York Yacht Club, the time allowance 
being based on the area, of load line, the area being assumed to he 
equal to the length multiplied by the breadth, This rule undoubt- 
edly favored a long narrow yacht like the Cambria, and no one 
found fault with the club for altering the rule for one of displace- 


ment for the contest with Livonia in the AN 3 year, although 
of course the rule was much less favorable to the English acht 
ield, 


than the length and breadth rule would have been.—London . 


THE EASTERN Y. C. RECEPTION. 


{Ee sas of a chilly eels hd rain Marblehead made merry on last 
Thursday et al oyer the Mayflower’s victory. Houses were 
illuminated, bonfireslighted and fireworks set off in all directions, 
the fleet at anchor of course taking partin the display. At the 
Eastern Y. ©, house a band was in attendance, and supper was 
ready forthe large number of inyited guests, among whom were 
Lieut. and Mrs. Henn. Gen. Paine’s health was first drank with 
cheers, after which Mr. Burgess and Lieut, Henn were toasted 
and heartily cheered. The affair was in every way a yery pleasant 
one. : 
A reception. no less hearty in character was given to Captain 
Stone at Swampscott onthe following evening. At7:30 P.M. a 
rocession formed at the Town Mall, led by the Salem Cadet band. 
ollowing them was a barouche with threes members of the com- 
mittee, escorted by the crew of the Mayflower and Fortuna on each 
side of the carriage bearing torches, Proceeding to Capt. Stone’s 
house he was taken into the carriage and the procession moved 
through the streets amid & epi, of fireworks on all hands, the 
houses being alsoilluminated, Proceeding finally tothe Town Hall, 
as many as could do so found places in the large hall, which was 
yery tastily decorated. he chairman of the committee first pro- 
posed three cheers for Captain Stone, after which Rey. Mr. Rodgers 
made an address, in which he spoke very highly of the qualities of 
Captain Stone as known to his townsmen and to his place in his 
calling, and finally presenting to hima very handsome gold watch 
with an engraying of Mayflower on the case. Oaptain Stone's 
replys delivered with much feeling, was as follows: 
friends and fellow townusmen, I am at a loss for words with 
which to properly express my great gratitude, not only for your 
beautiful present, but more particularly for this emphatic, and to 
me altogether unexpected demonstration of your good will. I 
feel, however, that you place too high a yalue on my small part in 
the defense of the International Cup. A large portion of the credit 
belongs to the Mayflower herself; more to her noble-hearted 
owner, Gen. Charles J. Paine, much to the best crew that ever 
trod on vessel’s deck, to say nothing of the generous aid so often 
rendered by friends, first among whom stand our excellent fellow- 
townusman, Captain Neweomb, of the Fortuna, who with his crew 
has been at all times ready to give us any assistance. In conclu- 
Si iny friends, let me again express my thanks to you, one and 
alle 


THE THETIS-STRANGER MATCHES. 


A oes feeling of rivalry that ‘has existed. for some time between 
the compromise Thetis and the cutter Stranger was in no 
way difinished by the race at Newport, and after its very un- 
satisfactory conclusion a match was made between the owners of 
the two boats to sail from. Newport to Marblehead, the stakes 
bei Ray per side. On Monday OF RITE Sept. 20, both started 
tro ewport at 10 A. M. with afresh N.N. W. wind blowing. 
Hardly were they outside before kites came down and a reef was 
turned in on each of them, Off West Island Thetis led, but lost 
somewhat in going through Quick's Hole while Stranger passed 
by Sow and Pigs, ear Tarpaulin Cove Thetis parted her topmast 
backstay and her topmast Went off at the cap. The wreck was 
cleared away as quickly aS possible, but Stranger had passed her, 
passing Handkerchief Shoals Lightship half an hour ahead, 

The wind had been lighter for a time, but naw it came in heavier, 
and Stranger came down to lower sails, but Thetis gained on her, 
At 5:30 Stranger passed Pollock’s Rip Lightship, with Thetis 15m, 
later. A short time after this a slieave broke in Thetis’s throat- 
halliard block, the halliard parted, and the sail came down. 
Again allturned to and roye a new halliard, putting in a second 
reef, while Stranger had cisepoenred ahead. Thetis then had 
only jib and two-reefed mainsail. Off Nobska Gitana and Intrepid 
passed her, also bound for Marblehead. Thetis sighted the Stran- 
ger off Chatham, but saw her no more during the etet The 
wind continued ‘light with a heayy sea running, but fell lighter 
toward morning, and Thetis increased her canvas as far aS DOSSi- 
ble. At 9:40:55 she was off Marblehead Rock, her elapsed time for 
the 150-mile run heing 23.40.55, Stranger arrived, in company with 
Gitana, at 1:50 P. M., or 4.10.55 after Thetis. Two more matches 
were t0 be sailed as soon as [Thetis has completed her repairs, but 
they are now reported off, 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

Will you please request Mr, Kunhardt when he gives that review 
of this season’s yacht racing, which in this week’s FOREST AND 
STREAM he promises to do, not to omit that race which is worth 
move than all the others put together, as a test of the ability of the 
types. It is so for these reasons: 

Hirst—A deep and narrow model met a broad centerboard of 
moderate drait in a race onthe open sea. The boats were of 
moderate size, considerably smaller than Bedonin and Gracie, so 
that the sloop did not possess that advantage which Mr. Kunhardt 
and the FormST AND STREAM report to us goes to the “big ones” 
by virtue of size alone. The cutter was a fraction of a foot longer 
on the waterline, and by the rating of the New York Y. C. the most 

owerful vessel, allowing the sloop some 36 seconds in 45 miles: 

ere again the sloop failed to possess the advantage of greater 
power which the “big ones’ had over Genesta and Galatea. The 
driving power was in this instance on the deep and narrow yacht, 

Second—The weather was what Mr. Kunhardt, Forest anp 
STREAM and Mr, Harvey have assured us it was only necessary to 
have, and then the narrow beam and deep draft would, by reason 
of inherent advantages of type, do as she pleased with any 
broad-beamed, moderate-draft centerboard of equal length and 
power. Mr. Kunhardt has announced this as one of the laws of 
nature about which there could be no dispute. In the race in 
question there was about a 40-mile an hour wind rising during the 
night, while the two yachts were on the open Atlantic, to what is 
described as “half a hurricane,” during which Galatea was hove 
to for comfort, she being off the same coast as the racers. At least 
oné-half of the race of 150 miles was sailed against the head seas 
raised by this violent wind. Both boats started in on the beat to 
windward in the “chalk pit sea,” (vide “Whose Waterloo?” by C. 
eS Ks) pearly. even, the advantage being slightly with the cut- 
ter. T ey had it for more than 70 miles, and in that 70 miles of 
thrash to windward the Thetis beat the Stranger 4 hours. 

No race in recent years has begun to give such a fair and 
thorough test of the capabilities of draft versus beam and center- 
board. AsTI saidin the beginning, this race has an importance 

treater than all the others of this year put together. Mr. Kun- 
ardt cannot fail to discuss it in his resumé of the season. 

NEw YorE, Sept. 24, 1886. READER, 


ANOTHER VIEW OF THE QUESTION. 


Not the least mischievous of the many absurd fallacies that 
_ have hampered American yachting for so long a time, is the 
belief held not only by the ignorant, but by men whose common 
sense and intelligence-should teach them better, that the best 
yacht is the one which can carry the largest spread of canyas. 
Looked at from this point of view it must be admitted that 
the narrow cutter is a failure; if all thatis needed is a great 
hoist and boom, a large and_ expensive rig and a. crew in propor- 
tion, the sloop stands far ahead. If any man should claim that 
the best steam yacht was the one with the largest cylinders, that 
burned the Reanieey amount of coal for the distance run, and- that 
carried the largest crew of firemen and coal passers, he would be 
pronounced a fool; and yet this is exactly the line of argument 
thatis used against the cutter. Galatea carries only 7,000ft. of 
po to Mayfiower’s 9,000, consequently Mayflower is the better 
oat. 

What is the end and aid of yacht designing; to lug heavy spars 
and enormous sails at any cost?_ Power means money, whether is 
is paid for coal in the steam yacht or for sails, gear and men in the 
sailing yacht, and the first object of the designer, other things 
being equal, should be to economize power, or money. A larger 
Tig Means a greater first cost, more money to the sailmaker, the 
rigger, the sparmaker and the blacksmith; a greater cost for ordi- 
nary repairs increased still more by the additional strains of a 
heavy rig on the hull and gear, consequently a shorter life for the 
boat. Besides this the crew must be larger in proportion. Suppos- 


ing the speed and interior accommodations of two yachts to be equal, 
any owner who has eyer paid bills will admit that if one can do 
with 10 or 15 per cent, less sail than the other, owing to superior 
model, she is the better boat by far. Again, in two boats of equal 
speed and gail area, if one can have 380 to 50 per cent. more dis- 
placement than the other, it follows that she must have more space 
and better accommodation. Speed, cost.of running and accommoda- 
tion are the three secondary points in yacht. designing, safety, of 
course, ranking first, and the best boat is the one in which the 
three are most evenly balanced.. This novel idea has lately been 
revealed to a reporter of the Boston Herald by Lieut. Henn, as 
follows; 

“For instance, in the case of the tiwo representative boats of their 
types this seasoon, the sail area_and tonnage are as follows: Gal- 
atea, displacement, 157 tons; sail area, 7,000sq.ft. Mayflower, dis- 
placement, 110 tons; sai] area, 9,000sq.ft, Sq.ft, per fon—Galateéa, 
44; Maytlower, 81. This shows that the Galatea displaces 42 per 
cent. more than her rival, and that her sail area is 28 per cent. 
less. Of course, sail area means propelling power, and to adhere 
closely to the line of the lieutenant’s argument, and to follow it 
to its inevitable conclusion, the fact would be established, in the 
event of a tie, that the cutter model is such that 42 per cent, more 
load was carried over a given milewge, with 78 per cent. less 
power. Now, to go still further with this proposition, give the 
cutter the additional area of 2,0W0sq.ft., she would outsail the sloop 
by just the advantage derived from that extra spread of canvas, 
All this, howeyer, is based on the still disputed proposition that 
the boats are at present equal, and the further assumption that 
the Galatea hateld stand up under the additional canyas. After 
all, this may very properly be written q.e.d. That the Galatea 
is properly rigged for the exigencies of the service to which she 
er the Lieutenant entertains no doubt. He believes that we 
are in the habit of overestimating the strength of the wind here, 
and that what would be called afresh breezé on the other side of 
the Atlantic would here be called a gale, Now, as a fresh breeze 
isa common matter around the British coasts, and is generally 
accompanied with more sea than is usual here, it is evident that 
a yacht, to have solid all-round qualities, must be weatherly, 
speedy and comfortable.” . i : . 

It is true that the immediate question at stake just now is 
speed, but in measuring the contestants fairly, some considera- 
tion must be made for the obvious adyantuges in other points, 
both of Galatea and Genesta. 


ROYAL CANADIAN Y, C,, SEPT. 18,—The race of the Royal 
Canadian Y. GC. for the Prince of Wales a ras sailed on Sept, 18 
over a thirty mile course. The wind was light from 5,W. at the 
start. Only Oriole, schooner, and Aileen and Verve, cutters, 
entered, the former allowing #m, 30s. to Aileen and 23m. 21s. to 
Verve. At 10:45 A. M, all got off together, Aileen soon taking fhe 
lead with Verve second, Verve made an error near the first mark 
and lost second place. The first turn was timed; Aileen, 12:09:80; 
Oriole, 12:14; Verve, 12:31. There was a flat calm at the buoy, but 
after a time a strong §.W-. wind came up and Oriole began te gain 
on Aileen, beingimed at Scarboro buoy thus: Aileen, 1:31; Oriole, 
1:48; Verve, 2:10, Atthe bell buoy the times were: Aileen, 2:25:30; 
Oriole, 2:28:30; Verve, 3:01, The wind came still fresher on the next 
leg, but Aileen still held her own, being timed at the Lake buoy: 
Aileen, 8:57; Oriole, 4:00. Verve had Even up, as she was far 
astern. At the Scarboro buoy Oriole had almost passed Aileen, 
but the latter managed to turn ahead, thus: Aileen, 4:59; Oriole 
5:00, A little later Oriole passed through Aileen’s weather an 
took first place, The wind was now soligbt that, as agreed upon, 
the race was called outside instead of af the inner finish line, the 


times being: 


cea at Pees ae 
TONS G3) een Rito Dest a6 SCORE DECORE EE bi T 435 a h 
VAR Teer sre SCPE clelals prrev rides ele 6 11 00 7 55 20 7 AL 50 


ADELE-PERICHOLE MATCH.—On Sept. 25 a very interesting 
race was sailed off New Rochelle between the open boats Adele, 
Mr. Geo. Grieye, and La Perichole, Messrs. W, 5S. Alder and ©, P, 
Buchanan. The stakes were $250 per side,and the course was 
from @ line off Bailey’s Rock around Center Island Buoy, 10 miles 
to windward and return. The start was signaled at 11:08:30, but 
both boats were slow and just saved being handicapped, the times 
heing; La Perichole, 11:08:02; Adele, 11:08:17. La Perichole led 
from the start, and Adele was soon disabled by the iron strap of 
her throat halliard block giving way and letting the throat down. 
It took just 4m, 30s, for a man to go aloft and lash a new block, 
but about 8m. later the lashing gaye way, and again the sail fell. 
The damage was repaired and the race resumed, but La Perichole 
was along distance ahead. At 1% M. the first tack was made off 
Red Spring Point, La Perichole working close in by the shore out 
of the tide. Adele tacked at 12:12.and worked along the beach 
also. The times at the turn were: La Perichole, 1:28:26; Adele, 
1:34:29. The run home was made without any special occurrence, 
the times being: 


Start. Finish. Elapsed. Corrected. 
La Perichole......... Tt 08 02 3 16 55 408 3 4°08 55 
PA Te Nant cit nei cek 11 08 17 3 22 38 4 14 21 4 14 06 


YONKERS Y. C.—Saturday last the club sailed a mateh for the 
challenge cup over a course of 20 miles, from Yonkers to Columbia 
Y. C. house, foot of Hightieth street and return. Wind variable 
from. §.H. Starters were the well known flyer H. W, Beecher, Mr. 
J. 8. Warren; the sloop Crawford, belonging to Commodore O. &, 
Day, and Mr. A. Bailey’s sloop Tethys. The start was flying, Craw- 
ford going over first, with the Beecher Zm. later. Jibtopsails 
were carried most of the way down in a puffy wind, which made 
it clearly a matter of fluking to the turn, where all three were 
bunched and within a few inches of fouling. The Beecher got out 
of the scrape first, her lofty topsail catching a puff which sent her 
off for home at a lively rate along the Jersey shore, where the ebb 
was slackening. The Crawford followed, but lacked enough sail 
to hold the leader, the Beecher winning by 84am. corrected time, 
Crawtord second and Tethys third. The club's measurement rule 
includes half the overhang, which ismuch too great a penalty, 
especially when pitted against boats with a square transom, like 
the Beachen: Plain waterline measurement is to be preferred. 
The number of cabin yachts is increasing in the club and distant 
cruising is becoming more popular. HEx-Commodore Prime has 
been off in his snug little schooner Edith for several weeks. 


MIRAMICHI Y. GC. REGATTA,—The Miramichi Y. C.’s second 
annual regatta was held on Sept. 15. The course was from New- 
eastle to Chatham and return, 10 miles. The prizes were silver 
cups offered by Com, Miller, R. R, Call and P, 8. Noonan, and 
sweepstakes. There were seven entries in first class and seven in 
the second. There was a good breeze with eee squalls. The 
yachts carried all their light sails, and several had narrow escapes 
from being upset. Kittoch carried away her jihstay and Fedora 
her mainsheet traveler. 

FIRSTCLASS. 


Actual. Corrected. 

Bell rid Ge Gn Will eis pene se asst ete eel ey aves 1 48 56 1 28 27 

Edovay Pa -Au INOOMAM, i.e ope atin seus so cesey 1 46 40 1 52 40 
Mum Yum, HA. Muirhead. .....1.--se. cee 1 47 49 1 27 39 
Blond y, Wr Oy Millet oo ae ee oe lee i 48 33 1 28 47 
Kittoch, James Miller............ 0... cecs eee eee 1 48 82 1 33 00 
ATO Wy GOOYViRELS ite on vessea eee oat = seein e ue 1 58 38 1 39 41 
Dauntless, We WSC. csi cet cscs cerry sete ness Not taken. 


In second class the three leading yachts only were timed; 
Pooh-Bah, H, A. Muirhead,.............0000005 2 OF 24 
Tcl siee MSSM OOLC: teint, puasteeadtat spn vanede rebe tea 2 04 54 1 83 00 
Annie, J. Li Stewartiis...ccceeck csc edans i | é 
The winners of the silver cups to hold them until next season, 
when there will be three races for them, and the yachts winning 
the greater number of races of the eight will own them.—J. L 
STaWART, Vice-Commodore. 


COLUMBIA Y. C. PENNANT REGAT'TA,—The final pennant 
regatta of the Columbia Y, C. was set for Sept. 18, but was post- 
poned until Saturday last, when it-was sailed in a moderate eust- 
erly wind over the regular club course. Only three yachts started, 
the times being as follows: 

GLASS A—OABIN YACHTS. 
Start. Finish. Elapsed. Corrected. 


Emma and Alice....... 3 17 08 4 43 46 1 26 43 1 26 45 
CLASS D—OPEN YACHTS. : 
Troublesome,.....-...-3 14 02 5 13 28 1 57 26 1 57 26 
Me Pear aster 4 3 16 48 5 18 h& 2 02 10 1 58 10 


ANOTHER CAPSIZE.—The centerboard sloop Gitana, Mr. 
Thos. Pearsall, of Black Kock, Conn., was capsized on Sept. 20 
while racing with the sloop F.C, Smith.. Mer crew of four clung 
to the bottom of the boat until the Smith came to their rescue. 
She attempted to fow the waterlogged boat, but both drifted 
across to Long Island, where the Gitana was beached and bailed 
out, being towed home by a steamer. 

A YAGHT DISMASTHD.—On Sept. 21 the sloop Valhalla, of 
Boston, was dismasted off Cuttyhunk and towed into Vineyard 
Haven and thence te Newport by the steam yacht Electra. 


‘ soe teat ar Y. C.—The fall regatta of this chib will be sailed 
on Oct. 5, 


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[Sepr, 30, 1886. 


LIGHTS ON YACHTS,—Yachtsmen will be interested in the 
following reply of Acting Secretary ©. §. Fairchild to a communi- 
cation from Chicago inquiring whether the poueley of $200 pre- 


scribed by section 4234, Revised Statutes, can be enforced against 
sail boats and other vessels of less burden than five tons for failing 
to carry the lights required by section 4233, Revised Statutes, Mr. 
Fairchild says that by section 3, Revised Statutes, every species of 
craft capable of being used for transportation on water is a “‘ves- 
sel,” and the penalty specified in section 4234, Revised Statittes, 
applies to all sail vessels. It would seem, therefore, that sail boats 
are bound to earry the li hts mentioned in section 4253, Revised 
Statutes. In support of this construction of the statute, it may he 
remarked that section 16 of theactof June 19, 1886, which abolishes 
certain fees for official services, etc. (see circular of June 21, 1886), 
exempts even row boats on the river St. Lawrence from observing 
rule 1? of section 4233, Revised Statutes, the implication being that 
sail boats even there, as well as elsewhere, must conform to the 
requirements of that section. 


COMING MATCHES.—The racing this year continues later than 
usual, and several matches yet remain ta be sailed besides 
the one at Marblehead. Another important match has been 
made between Messrs. Metcalf & Owens, of the new schooner 
Sachem, and Mr. G. W. B. Hill, of the Miranda, to be sailed to-day 
off Newport. The course is 20 miles to windward or leeward, witha 
limit of 8hours, under the N. ¥. Y. C. rules. The race will be a 
sweepstakes and probably some other schooners will enter. At 
Larchmont, on Saturday, two matches will be sailed, one between 
Olara and Cinderella, and one between the sloop Santa Pogue and 
the cutters Mona and Surf, and the rivalry between ail the boats 
will tend to make a most exciting contest. On Friday, another 
match will be sailed near Larchmont, the course being 10 miles to 
windward or leeward from Sands Point, between the jib and main- 
sail boats Lorna and Nahli, The stakes are $300 per side. 


A NEW AND IMPROVED ANCHOR.—Mr. Thos. Caplin was 
intown on Monday with models of his new anchor which found 
much acceptance among those who sawthem, It is made of a 
continuous bat of iron and is self-adjusting, There are two moy- 
able flukes which have great holding power. In hauling up there 
is no danger of the flukes coming in_ contact with the vessel, as 
being movable they swing outward. They require no management 
before dropping, are readily stowed away, and it is impossible for 
a craft to sweep this anchor, as there is nothing that the mooring 
or cables can hitch to, They have been used inthe Provinces 
among the fishermen with great success, and their merits over 
all other anchors can be seen upon looking at the models. It is 
probable that some parties in this city will manufacture and in- 
troduce them among our fishing fleet.—Cuipe Ann Advertiser. 


_ BEVERLY Y, C. OPEN REGATTA PROTESTS.—The protests 
in the Beverly Y._C. regatta, Sept. 4, at Marblehead, have been de- 
cided as follows: First class centerhoards—Maggie vs. Violet, for 
cutting off part of course; protest allowed and third prize awarded 
to Maggie. Second class keels—lone ys. Lizzie F, Daly, protest 
not allowed; prizes awarded as originally published. Third class 
centerboards—Seabird vs. Nora; and fourth class keels, Vera vs. 
Carmita and Vesper, both protests withdrawn; prizes awarded as 
originally published, The fifth prize in class 4, centerboards, was 
taken by Vera and not by Hard Times, as at first printed. 


THH BOSTON SCHOOLS OF DESIGNING,—The two schools 
of yacht designing in Boston will open yery shortly with a full 
rol] of students. Mr. J. L. Frisbee will have charge of the one in 
the old City Hall, Charlestown. The Hawes Fund school will be 
held in the Lincoln school building in South Boston, This is a 
great country, with many thousand miles of sea coast and water 
courses, but we believe that these two small schools in Boston offer 
peer only: instruction that can be had in naval architecture and 

esigning. : 


SANDY BAY Y.0.—The third race for the championship pennant 
of the Sandy Bay Y. C. was sailed for on Sept. 25, the entries 
being Silver Clond, Petrel, and Louette. Silver Cloud had sailed 
from Gloucester before the race and was in such bad trim that she 
withdrew after starting. Louettesplit her stemhead and damaged 
her bowsprit gear, so she also withdrew. Petrel’s time was 3h. 
“m, A pennant race for second class will be sailed to-day, 


THE AMERICAN Y. C. CLAMBAKH.—On Saturday a party 
of 60 gentlemen left New York on board the steam yachts. Tillie, 
Lagonda, Viola, Nooya and Sphinx, and steamed to Milton Har- 
bor. Here they landed and were received by My. W.E. Connor, 
at whose invitation they partook of a clambake prepared in the 
pavilion. The party returned to the city in the evening, 


DORCHESTER Y. C.—On Sept. 23 the 96th regatta of the Dor- 
chester ¥. C. was sailed off the club house, resulting ina drifting 
match. Scamp, Frank Gray, won in fourth class, and Nora, IB. 
Dennie, in fifth. The judges were Lovis M. Clark, H. 8. Carruth, 
Erastus Willard, A. J. Clark and Hartford Davenport. 


THE NEWPORT RACE.—The latest- decision of the regatta 
committee is that _as Cinderella had no club member on board she 
was ruled out, and Clara takes the prize in third class. The cups 
awarded are as follows: For schooners, $500; for first class sloops, 
$500; second class sloops, $350; third class sloops, $225. 


HURON.—The keel sloop Huron, belonging to the-estate of the 
late Wm. Gray, Jr., has been sold to Messrs. H. K. Bloodgood and 
Edward Kelly, of New York. She will lay upat once at the latter 
port. 

CORINTHIAN Y. C.—The last race of 1886 was sailed_on Sept. 25, 
a sail off for the third class pennant between Vera and Peri, Tartar 
not starting. Wera led by so much when half over the course that 
Peri withdrew. Mr. E, H, Tarbell was judge and timekeeper, 


Canacing. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to Formsr AND 
SrrEAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same. Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND STREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport. 


FIXTURES. 


OCTOBER. 
j Hartford and Springfield | Fall Meet, 


8-9. | New Hngland Div. A. C..A, { Calla Shasta. 


A DAY’S CANOE CRUISE. 


‘ie was early May and the first warm breezes had called forth the 
sweet violet and gay buttercup, and we were to take the long 
talked of trip from Noblesville by river. Seyeral of the boys had 
promised to accompany us, but had- backed out at the last moment, 
saying the trip was too long for one pene ‘ : ’ 
a Belle and Nellie were packed Friday night and shipped 
Saturday by the 2 P. M. train to Noblesyille, we following at 7, 

At a few minutes past 8 we were set down at our destination and 
began searching for our canoes. After much worry we found an 
official, who led us to a great barn-like depot, where we saw the 
beauties in most excellent shape, being set on an even keel, with 
carpet around to keep them from gettin scratched. Huntin 
ainong the crowd that was standing about, Nellie’s skipper foun 
a strong boy who was willing to help pack the canoe down to the 
river abate until that time, we had supposed to be about a block 
from the railroad. But now we found it was at least half a mile 
and no wagon to be found. So shouldering our load we started off. 
After a weary trip up one street, down another and across # con 
mon, Lat last yeast up at the landing. Here [found a spring 
clear and cold, which, overflowing ils rocky basin, sought refuge 
in the river below with a musical, silvery tinkle, a Belle was 
nowhere to he seen. P , 

The young moon had about set and threw a light over the world 
that made everything look weird and wild, While studyi g the 
Jandscape I heard from up stream a cry from the missing boat, 
and it was not long before she came alongside and explained her 
delay. The negro who assisted in carrying her down was drunk 
as a fool, as La Belle expressed it, and it was with groat difficulty 
that he was kept from spilling the canoe and contents into the 
street. The boat was sately landed upon the river bank, however; 
the darky was paid, and her skipper tried to launch her, Hefound 
the place to be a ford, and it was necessary to wade out some dis- 
tance before enough water could be found to float her. This was 
done without accident, but with a pair of wet feet. Ii was our 
intention to drop some distance below town, to make camp, but 
we were scared off by the description of a bridge a short distance 
down, and contented ourselves with simply crest he river and 
camping just opposite to an old pork house. The night was 


| seemed doomed to face that win 


threatening, and as we were tired no fire was lit, but we turned in 
at once, and after a pipe we slept soundly. 

Karly morning found us astir, and such a morning. The wind 
was cold and damp, the sky overcast, aud we knew we were going 
to be caught inastorm. After a hasty breakfast we launched our 
canoes and started. Almost immediately below our camp was the 
bridge the boy had deseribed, and we were glad we had not 
attempted to get through at night. The piles were driven close 
together and it was with great difficulty that we got through even 
then, The bridge was washed entirely away by a flood two weeks 
later. Soon we came to the island where we had intended to camp, 
and a good place it was, but the channel to it was barred by a shal, 
low tipple that we would never have heen able to get through in 
the uncertain light of the moon. We had estimated that the tri 
was fifty miles, and with a start at 5 o'clock we thought by har 
paddling to reach the boat house by 6 o'clock in the evening. But 
the wind was dead up stream, No matter which way the river 
turned the wind was always ahead. The scenery was becoming 
beantiful—almost grand. igh banks upon one side, covered to 
the water's edge with a heavy growth of timber, and rich bottom 
lands stretching far away on the other. Here the river turned to 
the east, and reaching the railroad doubled on iiseif. This we 
knew was the “Horse Shoe Bend.” Just below this we came to our 
first rapid. The river ran between high precipitous banks, which 
coniine its waters to a narrow channel, and through which they 
run like amillrace. Great rocks raised their heads against the 
mighty current, and their resistance threw the water in a boiling, 
foaming mass. Here and there the presence of rocks below the 
surface was marked by peculiar semi-whirlpools. 

The water was rolling and breaking in great billowy waves, re- 
minding us of the surf of the ocean. As we neared the rapids, we 
braced ourselves, grasped the paddles with a firmer grip and were 
ready tor the fray. Nellie was first, and reaching the crest, she 
darted into the roaring current like an arrow shot by powerful 
arms. The water boiled and thundered about her bows and. the 
decks were completely deluged. Here we rushed past a great 
boulder; there we just grazed a sunken rock that we had failed to 
notice until almost upon it; now we dash between two large rocks 
and just ahead is another, standing like a demon to give usa 
crushing blow. But we are not going to bé “blowed,” and with a 
powerful stroke. we turn the little craft (so Soe fo the 
springy spruce when properly handled) a point to the right and 
Sweep by it like lightning. Every sense wason the alert, ‘the 
blood tingled in our veins, our eyes gleamed with excitement, our 
muscles were tempered like steel, from the use of the paddle” in 
avoiding the dangers that beset us. The rapid was a full quarter 
mile long and during the passage we hardly drew a breath. When 
in the quiet pool below we turned to look back, we wished it was 
todo over again. But time was short and we reluctantly started 
on. 

We ran several other rapids, but none to equal this. Thus far 
we had not seen a single habitation of man, but now we came to 
one perched upon the hill, and we tried toimagine it was a frontier 
fort. Wewere the “dusky savages” stealing past in the quiet 
Sabbath morn to make way with the canoe—their only means of 
communication with the outer world. 

The clouds were now piling up in the west in amost ominous 
manner—great banks that assumed odd shapes and weird forms. 
Sometimes the pure white and the black would arrange them- 
selves in alternate stripes, and again taking the form of vast 
mountains, with great yawning chasms that seemed to open fo 
receive and gulp you down. We knew the storm was not far off, 
so van into the bank under shelter of some bushes, put on our rub- 
ber coats, tucked the rubber blanket close around us, and were 
soon snug as possible. And none too soon either, for hardly had 
we left our shelter when it began to rain, or rather pour. The 
harder it rained the more we enjoyed it, and our merry shout and 
laughter caused many a frightened bird to leave its shelter amd 
seek refuge further from the bank. Ofcourse we had not forgot- 
ten our pipes, and now and then the two canoes would come along- 
side and for some minutes the heads of the skippers would come 
close together, when suddenly through the rain-soaked air would 
come a “crack” and a blaze,and then the pipes could be seen 
smoking like a Mississippi River steamboat. 

On rounding a bend skipper Belle cried, ‘‘There’s Allisonville.” 
The other did not believe we were so far down but the skipper was 

ositive. “Of couse it’s Allisonyille, don’t you think I’ve been 

ere enough to know it when I seeit? Belowis a bridge and below 
thatis a broad ripple. You'll see.” And he was right. Here we 
were at the first island in the ripple, only 15 miles from home and 
the hands of the watch only pomted to nine, This was such a 
surprise that we had to stop and celebrate it by another smoke. 
The rain still came down in fitful shawers and it was necessary to 
seek the protection of the payillion at the picnic grounds, 2 miles 
below,.in order to eat, our dinner. “We're powerful hungry,” as 
the skipper remarked, and so ate at that early hour. D— tried 
to make some coffee over a boat’s lantern but failed entirely. We 
finished the cold lunch ‘mid many a jest, and the sun having come 
a little from behind the clouds, we again embarked, making the 

ortage round the locks, we were once more upon the placid 
ean oftheraging canal. | ; 

The sun had now come out in earnest, and in the way of heat 
tried his best to make up for time lost in the morning. he wind 
was blowing a small gale dead against us—alWaysagainst us. We 
as the Ancient Mariner was the 
Albatros. Upon nearing the boat house we met one of the boys 
who had backed out because he thought we could not make the trip 
inaday. Our smiling faces tantalized him and he endeayored to 
kick himself, but on account of the limited space in the canoe he 
did not succeed, However, a few minutes later he capsized while 
sailing and thus did he meet his just dues. We reached the boat 
house at 8 o'clock, haying Made the trip in ten hours—ouickest 
time on record. Unpacking our canoes, we assumed the garb of 
civilization and were ready for the street. Anybody seeing us ten 
minutes later would never have supposed that we had just eom- 
pleted a trip from Noblesville in a canoe. CG. A. NOB, 


THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. 


Lo the Members of the American Canoe Association: 

The following changes and amendments to the constitution and 
by-laws of the A.C, A, were adopted at the last meeting of the 
Executive Committee, held at Grindstone Island during the an- 
nual encampment, August, 1886: iets 

Commencing with Article 5 of the constitution, par, ’now reads: 
The Vice and Rear-Commodores and Purser shall be elected by 
members of their respective Divistons at the Division Meet, or at 
the general annual meet of the Association. | 4.4 

Article 6. There shall be annually elected in each Division at 
the meet thereof, or at the general annual meeting of the As- 
sociation, one active member for every thirty (30) members of cach 
Division in good standing present, The members so elected, etc, 

Art. 7. It Shall be the duty of the Commodore to. preside at, the 
annual meetings of the Association and Executive Committee, 
and to visit, if practicable, each of the Division meets during the 
year, and to see that all rules and regulations are properly en- 
forced, to pass on qualification of names submitted for member- 
ship hy the secretary and to appoint within thirty (30) days after 
his election a Regatta Committee of three (8) active members for 
the annual meeting of the Association. . . 

Art. 8, The Vice-Commodores shall organize and preside.over the 
annual meetings of their respective Divisions, and within thirty 
(30) days after election datas a Regatta Committee of three (3) 
active members for their Divisions. In the absence of the Vice- 
Commodores the Rear-Commodores will act in their stead. The 
Division officers present at the general meeting of the Association, 
orat the meetings of the Hxecutive Committee, willactin their 
official capacity, those in whose Division the meeting is held taking 
precedence as fo rank. , : 

Art. 10. A quorum for the transaction of business at the annual 
meets of the Association or Divisions shall consist of twenty (20), 
active members, 

BY-LAWS, ih 

Art, 3. There shall be an annual meeting of the Association, and 
if practicable, of each Division, for business, camping and racing, 
the dates and places to be fixed by the Diyision officers, subject to 
the approval of the Commodore, | 

Hers 9. It shall be the duty of each Regatta Committee 10 prepare 
and publish, not later than June 1, an order of races for their 
respective regattas, to superintend the laying out atid buoying of 
courses, to provide the prizes, to appoint judges, starters and time- 
keepers, and to decide all protests. They shall post the course 
and conditions of each race in some ERs eae place at least one 
hour before the race is called, and shall have entire control of the 
races of their respective Tap SUNG: CHAS. A. NEIDE, 

SCHUYLERYILLE, N. Y., Sept. 20. Bec’y A. CA. 


PALL MERT AT GALA SHASTA.—The Hartford and 
Springfield Canoe Clubs will hold a two-days meet at Oalla Shasta 
on Friday and Saturday, Oct, 8 and 9, to sail for prizes given 
for spring meet, but not sailed for then on account of there eing 
no wind, The traces to be sailed are as follows: First, sailing (io 
limit), two prize ede secom¢l, Se Gee areal re DEG Hee 
third, sailing (open), two prize flags; fourth, sain i 
one price aes The New Hnegland Division of the A. C. A, will 


flag. 
hold their fall mect at same place and on the same days, 


NOTES ON PRACTICAL CANOEING. 
PLANEING,. 


Ove articles on the practical part of canoeing, onfmodel build- 
ing, boards, etc., haye met with the general approval of 
canoe:sts, and we shall continue them with similar talks on sails 
and fittings, The design is not so much to impart specific informa- 
tion as to set men to thinking and working for the improvement 
of canoes, and to call the attention of all to the great importance 
of these nany small details. We should be glad to have the yalue 
of the work still further increased by a criticism of our views by 
canoeists, 48 the discussion of these subjects cannot fail to be most. 
profitable. With this in view we are glad to publish the following, 
though not written for publication, asit brings out some import- 
ant points. Concerning our notice of his method of planking Mr. 
F, Joyner writes as follows: ‘I notice in your comments on canoe 


he ho 


building that you do not fully enderstand my method of making 
the joints in siding, and to make it plain I enclose two samples or 
the plank from Mr. L, Q, Jones’s new racing canoe. The inner edge 
of each plank is_ not tapered to a feather edge, but is left with a 
square shoulder inside to hold the swell of the timbers and to sup- 
poe the ReSEHIMES as well. I have used this same joint in all my 
apstreak work for four years, especially below the water, with a 
heavy varnish ora mixture oi yarnish, japan and lead in the 
joint; and when thoroughly dried it is the strongest and tightest 
joint possible, The scarfs are made in the same manner as the 

aps, at least 2in.long. The ribs are Win, wide and spaced din, 
centers, with no nails between. 

“Now in regard to wide ys. narrow planks, in all fairness allow 
me to differ with you as to getting a tight, light, fair hull, as free 
from the defects you mention as is possible. I have studied this 
matter carefully and have come to the conclusion thal by using 
narrow planks, say 2}4in. in the clear between the garboard an 
upper strake, 1 can get far finer lines, especially oyer the bilge, 
at least In my own models, in which I hold to straight water- 
lines for asfar from _ the keel as possible. It would be yery diftl- 
cult to work sides of three strakes and hold the lines fair, as the 
wide strakes must be twisted from their natural shape and sprung 
at the same time and unless very cleverly done will leave an 
uneyen surface. Soaking and steaming may get them on fair but 
when they get dry will they retain their shape, and again will 
a wide strake shrink and swell more perceptibly than if three 
strakes were used, springing on more evenly and lying closer to 
the moulds and thus avoid any buckling or distortion.” 

It is impossible to give « general reason why one method is bet- 
ter or worse than the other in all cases, as much depends on the 
circumstances of the case, and the builder must use his judgment, 
As a general rule the fewer joints the better, hence as wide plank 
as possible should be used, If two seams on a side, hesides the gar- 
board, will answer, certainly it is better than to haye four or five. 
On the other hand the narrow plank will shrink and swelllessand 
on some models can be laid fairer. We haye seen some canoes in 
which the garboard was very wide, 8in. or over at center and more 
at the ends, while the upper streak extended from waterline to 
gunwale. Between the two wasanarrow bilge streak, in some 
cases only extending over two-thirds thelength of the boat, Ifthe 
material is well seasoned a skillful workman should be able to lay 
these two wide planks on any ordinary model, and to close in be- 
tween them with one or two narrow ones, according to the curye 
of the bilge. The timbers should be not over 5 or 6in. apart and 
the planking must be nailed io them very closely, the nails bein 
not over ?in. apart on each timber. A little warm water will ai 
such work, but no soaking nor steaming should be used. If firmly 
fastened the planks will not shrink or swell, and are little liable 
to split or check. This makes a very fine surface and few seams. 
On the other hand some yery good work is done with narrow 
plahk and yery close ribs, and each mode has its advantages. For 
an ‘ordinary 15x80 lapstreak canoe fiye planks are enough, but 
many such boats could be planked, as we haye indicated, with 
three or four. Perhaps some of our readers can give their experi- 
ence in the matter as well. The cut showsaf size section of 
Mr. Joyner’s joint, We supposed that it was the ordinary “ship 
lap” with the feather edge inside, but it seems we were in error. 
The method shown is a better one and certainly makes avery good 
joint. The question of planking is one of the leading ones just 
now a canoeing, and a number of amateurs are studying it very 
closely. . 


BIRCH BARKS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: ; 

I notice in your latest issue that a correspondent wishes the 
address of a birch bark canoe maker. J haye a canyas canoe built 
bya Maine guide like a birch, and I presume he would build a 
birch equally well, His name is Hilbert, Colson, Great Pond, Han- 
cock county, Me. Haying at various times received valuable in- 
formation from your paper, lam glad to offer my mile. 

NorwicnH, Conn., Sept. 19. Lmonarp B. Aumy, M.D. 


Editor Forest and Stream: . 

I noticed a request for the name of a maker of birch bark 
canoes, I should give Sabattis Thay, Oldtown, Indian Island, 
Maine, as the best, his canoes always give satisfaction as to style 
and workmanship. A. C. A. members will remember the one IT 
had at the last meet, itis of his make and nine years old, I think 
they will outwear a wooden canoe, though the uses are altogether 
different. V. R. Kim Bard, 

Boston, Mass. 


Editor Forest and Stream: q 

Your correspondent inquiring for birch canoes can get from the 
Indians at Tower, Minn,, as fine specimen, with two paddles, for 
$12 ashe could wish for, I sawa canoe at Duluth, Minn., that 
came from Tower onlylast week, andit wasa beauty. Wour cor- 
respondent can get captain of steamer Dove, plying hetween 
Duluth and Two Harbors, Minn., which last named place is near 
Tower, tomake negotiations with some party to buy canoe, or if 
he will write me I will try to help him in the matter, M. Cc. 

BuFFALO, N. Y¥. . 


THE TORONTO SKIFF SATLING CLUB.—This young organi- 
zation has just finished .a very PECeDerO US season of racing, and its 
success is now fully assured, The officers for the year are: Com- 
modore, J. Walter Dick; Vice-Commodore, J. B. Kilgour; Captain 
Perey Bath, and Secretary-Treasury, Hamilton 8. Hall 
(re-elected by acclamation). The spring races this year were very 
successful. Mr. Kilgour’s Barb winning the first prize in both the 
first and special class races. The second class race was wou by Mr- 
Howard's Arrow, a very fine 16ft, skiff. An open race was sailed 
in August, which had to be sailed over three times before it could 
be finished, The first time one boat, Mr, Green's Water-Lily, 
upset, and two boats going to her rescue, of course, the race had to 
be sailed oyer by them and the winner. The next Sanurday there 
was nothing but a drifting match, and the last day the race was 
finished as follows: First, Alliance, owned by A. R, Taylor; second, 
Gladys, owned by-Capt. P. A. Bath; third, Elsie, owned by J. 
Ward. This year the clhib has had four new boats added to the 
list, Mr. Bath's Gladys, Mr. Kilgour's Barb, Mv. Garvett’s Ichi Ban 
and Mr. Green’s Water-Lily, the first two being 18ft. fin. skiffs and 
the latter two 16ft, Gin. skills. Mr. Bath and Mr. Green rig their 
boats with single Ing sails, and Messrs, Kilgour and Garret rig 
theirs as sloops. Next Saturday the first class race comes off, 
which is really a race between Mr, Kilgour and Bath, or, in other 
words, sloop vs. lug. Mr, Bath's boat has won the third class yacht 
tace of R. C, Y. OC. and Mr, Kilgow”’s the third class yacht race of 
the @. Y. G,, s0 a good race is expected. The membership has 
increased and everytling is very prosperous. During the season 
the club has had two or three ‘tat homes,” which have proved very 


enjoyable. 


GRUISERS AND THE BALANCE LUG,.—Wditor Forest and 
Stream: I-wish to thank you for plans of the Barnegat cruiser. 
T find the balance lug the best sail for a small boat I ever handled, 
Tt is close. winded and works to a.cliarm in all kinds of weather. 
I followed a trading sloop all of 40ft. long for miles in quite a sea 
for an lift. waterline, both wider single reef, and the cruiser” 
seemed to mea wonder, I did not do it from choice but was 
obliged to; it was under those circumstances I found out what the 
cruiser was able todo. I sailed her jammed on the wind with a 
reef 32 miles in 4 hours, which seems to be as fastas she can be 
driven, for I could get only the same speed under full sail with all 
the wind she wanted; I speak of long runs of 30 and 40 miles and 
rough water, which generally comes with the wind, The sail waa 
made in Boston from the FoRES® AND STRBAM’S sail plan, by the 
maker of the Huron's sails, which is a gnarantee that it was made 
according ta the plan, IL attribute the Success Of the cruiser fomy 
not knowing more about it than your nautical editor. Most of mm 
experience in sailing boats was gained in Boston Bay, and I thin ‘ 
lknow whena boat is doing what her length calls for.—H, RB, 
Surru (Fruitlands Fla.), 


Supr, 30, 1886.] 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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TORONTO C. C. NOTES.—The combined challenge cue of 
the T. C. C. was raced for for the fourth time this season on Sept. 
18, Colin Fraser being the challenger and W. G. McKendrick the 
holder. The course is triangular, 44 mile a side, sailed and paddled 

alternately. The following canoes entered: Boreas, Com. H. 

eilson; Evora II., Vice-Com, A. H. Mason; Yanewah, D. B. Jac- 

Bhs Allouette, W. A. Lays; Una, Colin Fraser; Wanda, W. H. P. 

eston; Black Jack, I. B. McLean; Mac, W. G. McKendrick. At 
the word “vo? Yanewah took the lead and finished the paddling 
stretch first, the other seven being bunched together. Mac had 
sail up first and got a good start before the rest got under way. 
Then Hvora Il. and Yanewah, two boats of the same moulds and 
sails exactly alike, commenced a hot scrap for second place, with 
Boreas and Una doing likewise for fourth position, and it made a 
very interesting race, as some one said, “It’s not so mucha question 
of first place as how far can we keep from being last,” with the 
result that every one works hard from start to finish. At the 
finish the positions were as below: Mac, Yanewah, Evora II. 
Boreas, Una, Allouette, Wanda, Black Jack. The last name 
canoe pluekily entered, although having only a small sail of about 
35it. against the 70, 80 and 90sq. ft. which the other canoes carried. 
Next Saturday the sailing cup_and Class 4 paddling cup will be 
raced for. Mr. Gelder, of the Halifax C. C., paid us a visit last 
week.—-W. G. MCKENDRICK, Secretary T. C. C. 

Sept, 25.—Nine members of the T. C. C. started in the race for 
the sailing cup this afternoon. After the first round had been 
completed the race was given up, there not being enough wind to 
finish within the time limit. Boreas led the fleet for the greater 
pete of the time, althongh loaded with 80lbs. ballast and a heavy 

oard, while the Mac, with more sail than the Boreas, no ballast 
and a light board, was behind until it commenced to blow after 
the race had been abandoned, when she took first place. (What is 
the theory about it?) immediately after this race the following 
canoes were stripped of their canvas and_entered for the Mason 

addling ae D. B. Jacques in Yanewah, Will G. McKendrick in 
ac, and W. A. Leys in Allouette. After 200yds. had been coy- 
ered Yanewah forged ahead and treated the other contestants to 
astern yiew for the rest of the race, The Mac finished second, 
with Allouette two lengths behind.—W. G. McK. 


HARTFORD C.C. FALL MHETING, SEPT. 21.—Reports of the 
officers show an increased membership, an increased number of 
canoes and a strong financial condition of the club. The house 
has had an extra coat of paint and has all summer long looked out 
of its place behind the trees, the prettiest and most attractive spot 


on the banks of this part. of our Connecticut River. The club has 
entertained, canoeist-fashion, a large number of fellow canoeists 
who have been cruising up or down the river, and it is the inten- 
tion of the club to haye its house open to the members of other 
clubs, or to the stray canoeists who make its shore during the sea- 
son. There isto be a New England meet about the time of the 
full moon in October at Calla 
regatta of the club will probably take place about Oct. 10. 


VESPER BOAT CLUB RECEPTION.—The Vesper Boat Club 
of Lowell held a grand reception on Sept, 12 at their handsome 
club house on the Merrimac. Inside and outside the house was 
decorated with flowers, lanterns and lamps, while on the river 
was a fleet of canoes, each with lanterns slung aloft. In some the 
lights were so arranged as to show the outlines of sails. A band 
was stationed near by and played as the fleet moved off in a pro- 
cession. After the return dancing followed, The affair was a 
complete success in every way. essrs. Butler and Nichols had 
charge of most of the arrangements. 


CANVAS CANOES AND BOATS.—Will some of the readers of 
the FoREST AND STREAM oblige me with their views and experi- 
ences with portable canvas boats? I would like to obtain a good 
staunch portable canyas boat for inland cruising. I have never 
seen one in use, but have read many arguments for and against 
them. I would like to see the question. settled.—C. WiLMER HAL- 
Lock (Camden, N. J.) 


THE PEARL CANOES.—As we have criticised the failings of 
these two boats it is but fair to state that the builder was not 
entirely to blame, as the work was done very hurriedly, being only 
eight days each in building. It was intended at first to make a 
double skin to the first Pearl, and when this plan was abandoned 
at the last moment no thicker oak could be had than that pre- 

aoe for the inner skin, which, as it proved, was entirely too 
ight, 


Gophers are causing much havoc in the grain fields of 
Manitoba. The Birtle Observer thinks this is due to the 
destruction of foxes, hawks, badgers, skunks and wolves, 
which prey on the gopher, and that a pair of little active 
Scotch terriers on each farm would do much torid the farmers 
of this pest. 


hasta, near Springfield. The fall | 


Answers to Correspondents. 


(> No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents, 


wate R., St, Louis.—Address Henry C. Squires, 178 Broadway, New 
ork. 


E. F, B.—There are several makes which are good for the price. 
Choose of the two a 12-bore, one barrel modified choke, the other 
cylinder. ; : 

U., Casselton, Dak.—To settle a discussion, please answer: “What 
is a rifle?” Can there bea ‘‘smooth-bore rifle’? Ans. The rifling 
is a necessary constituent of a rifle; without rifling the arm is not 
arifie. Smooth-bore military arms are called muskets. 


EF. E. J, 8.—Will you kindly inform me through the columns of 
your valuable paper how I can cure a dog of gun shyness? It is a 
bitch belonging to the setter class and about two years old and 
very sensitive. Have never had her in the field, but haye seen 
some beautiful points on tame chickens by her, therefore I would 
notlike to give herup. Ans. Full directions are given in Ham- 
mond’s ‘Training vs. Breaking,” for sale at this office. 


P. A. B., Philadelphia._-Your issue of Sept. 2 contains a com- 
munication from Mr. Geo: Wild, of Red Bank, N. J., concerning, 
the rock bass of Chesapeake Bay (I presume he means the striped, 
bass). Would Mr. Wild kindly furnish the name of the boatman 
and his address, as I would like to try the same place? Ans. Red. 
Bank, N. J., Sept. 24.—Most all of the gunners at Havre-de-Grace, 
can accommodate fishermen with scows, boats, etc., but no bait. 
Bait has to come from Bush River, and it ig now too late in the 
season for crabs out of .that river. I took bait from this river 
(North Shrewsbury). Bass can be taken around the bridge and up 
the river above: Port Deposit, I have my own man, and he is too 
busy gunning to bother with any fish.—-Gmro. WiLpD. 


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IN THE STUD. 
ENGLISH MASTIFF HERO III. 


Winner of first prize and special prize for the best 
dog or bitch, af Pictsburgh, 18386. 
FEE $25, 

Pups for sale. For picture and pedigree, address 
VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, - 

General Wayne, Delaware Co Pa. 


jyi5.3mos 


SMALL IMPORTED PRIZE PUG DOG 


Ssilwer Shoe. 


Particulars, pedigree and references co FRANK 
QUINBY, P. 0. Box 555, N. ¥. City, Stud ice, $10 


Ghe Hewnel, 
DEERHOUNDS. FOX- TERRIERS. 


The Clovernook Kennel in reducing its stock 
offers the following well-known prize winners 
and matrons: . 

Fox-Terriers—Cloyer Blossom, Clover Fidget, 
Priscilla, Venom ITI,, Peach Blossom; allin whelp. 
Also dog and bitch puppies. 

Deerhounds—Champ. Mac, champ. Perth 
Mercia, and five yery large, strong, 3-mos. old 
puppies, by Bras ex Mercia. 

For catalogue and sale list apply to 

EDWARD KELLY, 
sep30,2t 185 Fifth ave., New York City. 


show, September, 1886; also dam of same for sale; 
asure breeder. W. W. TUCKER, P. O. Box 1,338, 
New York. sep30,2t 


if ENNEL MAN.—THE CLOVERNOOK KEN- 

nel desires to recommend to any one want- 
ing a first-class and proficient kennel man Mr. H. 
Ww. Lacy, who is leaving its employ about Oct. 14 
prox. H, W.LACY, South Orange, N. J. sep3),2t 


ANDSOME IRISH SETTER BITCH FOR 
H sale cheap. I. HENRY ROBERTS, P.O, 
Box 153, Moorestown, WN. J. _ gep2s,tf 


OR SALE.—A LITTER OF ROUGH-COATED 
F St. Bernards, out of Leda (Hchteler’s Barry 
—Strubel’s Mimmie) and champ. Duke of Leeds. 
$75 and $50 apiece. R. L.8., Box 314, Hoboken, 
N. J. sepzs,2t 


OR SALE._CLUMBER SPANIELS OF THE 
F best and purest strains, Address F. H. F. 
MERCER, P. O. Dep’t, Ottawa, Can. sep23,3h 


Ty, PLEASANT KENNELS.—EOR SALE— 
Three first-class solid black and tan Gordon 
setters, one dog and two bitches; also one first- 
class collie bitch, one bull-terrier bitch, one red 
Trish bitch, one mastiff bitch. For pedigrees and 
particulars address C. T. BROWNELL, Box 339, 


New Bedford, Mass. 
poses FOR SALE.—AT THE LATE 


\ 21 
Peete esate ees report this issue.) sey 


aso B 
‘ald: just right for the field. GEO, L. WIL 
M08 Paaiivello a Jersey City, N.J. sep2s,tt 


Fee $50, 


[Sepr. 30, 1886. 


Ghee Kennet, 
POINTERS. 


For Sale—Several fine bred puppies, by Bob 
own brother of Bang Bang, out of Mollie (dor 
Carlos ex Regalia). Regalia was by Sensation out 
of Whiskey. Price very reasonable. Address 
W. WHITE, 16 Essex, Boston, Mass. sep23,2b 


arish Sstters 


Under life insurance at $10 and upwards, by. Chief 
outof Yoube, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thoroughiy broker on 
game and good ones. Full explanation by circular. 


Both dogs in the stud at $25 to bitches of znaran- 
teed field quality only. MAX WENZEL, 8 Fourth 
sireet, Hoboken, N J. 


\D.O°YOU WANT A.D-O-G:2- 
se, DOG BUYERS’ GUIDE. 
Colored plates, 100 engravings 
of different breeds, prices they are 
worth, and where te buy them 
Mailed for 15 Cents. « 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 
287 5. Eighth St. Philadelphia, Pa, 


rine mat Mac RAR I Fite SP 
ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES. 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


A large lot of English setters, taken in exchange 
for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to have 
fair nose. Ages from6to15 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the money 
will be returned. ASSOCIATED FAN CIERS, 
237 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tt 


RIZE AND PEDIGRED ENGLISH MAS 

TIPFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 

st,, Exeter, England, has several grand ones for 

sale, brindles aud fawns, including stud dogs 

pigge) Giese and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
Invited. 


KENNEL OF THOROUGHBRED FOX- 
hounds for sale. Address Lock Box 12, Mon- 
roe, N, C sep2,dt 


OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeyille, 
Mass. sept22, tf 


CHESAPEAKE BAY DOGS. 


Puppies, $15 at.8 wks., sired by celebrated dog 
Cn GHO. E. POYNEER, re 
owa. tt 


Biz—Flora; Sire by Elcho—Mag; ) ) 
son of Glencho—Nell Il. ONO KENNELS, 
Pittsfield, Mass. sepl6,4t 


OR SALE.—RED IRISH SETTER, PARTLY 
broken; lemon and white English setter, 
broken; very fine litter of liver and white pointer 
puppies, by champion Duke ex Grace (A. K.h. 1250); 
a nice litter of lemon and white English setter 
puppies, Be ock (Rock—Hazel Kirk) ex La Belle 
Jreole (A. K.R. 3046), Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa, 


[SS ee eee 
OR SALE.—SOME FINE BREEDING 
bitches, consisting of Irish and English 
setters, greyhounds and pointers. Ail stock sent 
express paid. Drop postal for circulars. MAJOR 
LOVEJOY, Bethel, Me. seps0,2h 


a es 
HEAP—ONE COCKER SPANIEL DOG 
puppy, a fine pedigree, 3mos. old. . M. 
PETTINGILL, Cummington, Mass. sep30,1t 
oo AS an aa ee a 
ee SALH.— FIVE POINTER PUPPIES, 
four dogs and one bitch, whelped July 2, 1886. 
By Joker, Jr. (Beaufort—Nymph) out of Lany Me 
jalenae ee Fuust—Gertrude), $15 each. G. H. 
NIXON, Leesburg, Va. Bep30,2t 


OINTER PUPPY, BLOOD OF BANG BANG 
and champion ‘Donald. Very cheap and 
handsome. W. E., 793 Eighth avenue, N. Y. 
seps0,1t 


GUN (A. K R. 1548). 


. ; Fee reasonable. 
Pups for sale. Address CHAS, 
Granite Block, Bangor, Me. 


OR SALE.—THE LANDSEER KENNEL 
offers choice bred Scoteh Deerhound and 
English greyhound puppies, bred only from stock 
of well-known field qualities. These are the 
aristocrats of all dogs, DR. VAN HUMMELL, 
Denver, Colo. 


A ST aT Sa 
OR SALE.—A LLEWELLIN DOG EUs 


Inclose Raat 
YORK, 9 and il 


OR SALE.—A LITTER OF RED IRISH 

setter puppies, whelped July 15, 1886, five 

dogs and three bitches, by champion Glencho out 

of my Bickly, precisely same breeding as cham- 

pion Molly Bawn and very handsome. Address 
WM. DUNPHY, P. 0. Box 310, Peekskill, N.-Y. 
septa0,4¢ 


HE THIRD ANNUAL BENCH SHOW OF 
the Stafford Kennel Club, of Stafford Springs, 
Conn., will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, 
Oct. 13 and 14. Entries close Saturday, Oct. 4. 
Send for premium list. R.S. HICKS, Sec. 
sepa0,2t 


OR SALE.—EIGHT VERY FINE LLEW- 
ellin setter puppies, sired Ue field trial 
winners Gus Bondhu and Dash II. out of Rake, 
Dash Ii. and Gladstone hitches, from # to 6 mos. 
old. Also one bitch, 16 mos. old, black and white, 
the blood of Gladstone. Address A.M. TUCKER, 
85 Main st., Charlestown, Mass. 


NOR SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 

setters and poioters, thoroughly field trained, 

Only fhose wishing first-class dogs will address, 
GEO, W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass. 


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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


STRIPED Bass.—This fish is unusually scarce along the 
shores of Buzzard’s Bay and Martha’s Vineyard, where 
the fishing clubs have their houses and stands. So far 
none have been taken by the Cuttyhunk Club, and only 
two fish, one of six and one of fifteen pounds, at the 
Pasque Island Club. The West Island and Squibnocket 
clubs have had about the same experience. The mem- 


in the Park. Such men, if they knew their duties, would 
be sure to discover the fires almost as soon as they had 
started and could then attack them at a time when they 
could be easily handled and either extinguished or iso- 
lated so that they could not spread. Unless some such 
method of protecting them is set on foot the forests of the 
National Park are almost sure to be destroyed, and their 


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destruction will be a calamity whose magnitude will not 


be realized until after it has taken place, 


A MUDDLE. 


A 


gible. 


its meaning. There are such laws. 


means or does not mean, 


dition. 


GAME and fish law ought to be compact and intelli- 
It should be so plain that all whom it is 
intended to govern should be able to readily comprehend 
That of Ohio, for 
example, is brief, plain, to the point; one is not obliged 
to engage the services of a lawyer to determine what it 
On the contrary, the game and 
fish laws of New York are in a hopelessly muddled con- 
Lawyers, men trained to the interpretation of 


bers of these clubs have fished faithfully all through the 
season, and have had to resort to “‘bottom fishing” for sea 
bass, etc., to supply their tables. The striped bass was 
often taken from the wharves of New York city in former 
years, and Emigration Commissioner Starr has fished for 
them from Castle Garden for the past ten years with 
more or less success. - This season he has fished patiently 
without reward until Monday last, when he took a six- 
pounder and rejoiced that one had come at last. Mr. 
James Vallotton, Treasurer of the National Rod and Reel 
Association, has spent the season at Pasque Island with- 
out success. The fish have gradually decreased year by 
year, and it is possible that they may follow the buffalo 
and wild pigeon and leave us forever unless means are 


the statutes, declare that they do not know what the 
Legislature intended to be the law with regard to certain 
subjects. Blind and contradictory provisions have been 
piled atop of earlier blunders and enigmas, and the result 
isa mass, or mess, of disgracefully unintelligible and 
petty general and local legislation. In a recent commu- 
nication to the New York Evening Post, Mr. Geo. C. Holt, 
@ member of the bar of this city, calls attention to the 


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CONTENTS. 


FISHCULTURE. 
Prices of Fishin New York and 


Berlin. 
The U.S. Fish Com. Schooner 


AMONG THE DISAPPOINTMENTS OF SHOOTING must be 
reckoned the disgust with which a law-abiding sports- 
man is overwhelmed when he finds that the cover he 
thought known only to himself is knee deep with 
empty shells, and the splendid brood of grouse he 
hoped to have such royal sport with utterly destroyed; 


EDITORIAL. 
Fires in the National Park. 
Muddle. 


THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. 


ike. Grampus. growing evils of special legislation at Albany. He points } 
Travels in Boon Gab Arrrah- ee SEE Sorieaacon out that of the 681 New York Session Laws of 1886, more | 20t only this, but the knowledge that even the breed- 
iggee. ster Laws of New York. : fad : 
NaavnAr HISTORY. THE KENNEL. ,, | than five-sixths are private or local acts, most of the game | #28 stock for future y eh has been wiped out adds 
THe ea pgs yearn mee OLDS. Tears coming within that category; and he points out that | 0 his sorrow and disgust. Had the brood been 


left until full fledged and more mature in wisdom, 
the chances are that one or two of them, at least, would 
have lived to afford us sport another year; but, alas! the 


The Manitoba Field Trials, 
Mastiff Measurement. 
Kennel Notes. 

RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
Range and Gallery. ~ 


Wild Turkey Domestication. 
CAMP-FIRE FLICKERINGS. 
GAME BAG AND GUN. 

Hunting in the Himalayas. 

Marsh Shooting in Cape Cod. 


the effect of all this is to make it exceedingly difficult for 
citizens, who desire to conform to the statutes, to know 
what the law actually is. We quote: 


Toe the ee State ae fre Team, The game laws contained in this yolume are a striking example ruthless poacher has, without regard to law he decency, 
An October-Outing. "| YACHTING. of the effect of such a system of legislation, There is no reason | Potted the last one, and the desolate haunts of the r oyal 


Just What Galatea Really Did, 

Sachem and Miranda. 

The Thetis—Stranger Matches. 

Larchmont Pennant Regatta. 

Marine Glue for Yacht Work. 
CANOEING. | 

Eastern Division, A. ©. A. 

A Cruise on Lake Vermilion. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


birds are not more desolate than the heart of him who 
threads the dim aisles of the grand old woods that once 
resounded with the soul-inspiring beats of the quick, 
whirring pinion, but now are as silent as the desert 
waste. 


Notes from Pennsylvania. 
Minnesota Notes. 

The Virginia Convention. 
Game Notes. 

SHA AND River IisHina. 
Notes of Canadian Angling. 
Mud and Pine Lakes. 

Lake Gogebic. 
Angling Notes. 


why the game laws of the State should not be uniform and gen- 
eral. The time for fishing and shooting in different parts of the 
State may undoubtedly differ somewhat according to differences 
of climate, but substantially the whole subject ought to be regu- 
lated by a general law, and if such a law, judiciously drawn, were 
once passed, it ought not to require amendment for many years. 
The last legislature passed twenty game laws. Chapter1l1 amends 
the General Game Act so as to fix a special time in which black 


FIRES IN THE NATIONAL PARE. 


HE latest advices we have from the Yellowstone 
National Park show no improvement in the disas- 
trous condition of affairs there. Our staff correspondent 
writes from the Mammoth Hot Springs, under date of 
Sept. 22, as follows of the most lamentable destruction of 
the Park forests by raging conflagrations : 

“‘T have before this given you a hint of the curious outburst 
of conflagration which took place at the close of Col. 
Wear’s administration here, and I have now to report that 
all of these fires are stillraging and that others, which 
promise to be equally destructive, have broken out in 
other localities. 

“About the 15th of August a fire got out on the head of 
Blacktail Deer Creek and the north slopes of Tower Creek 
Mountains. This has since spread in both directions, and 
is now raging among the mountains on the head of Black- 
tail, as well as in the valley of the Yellowstone River, In 
this latter place it has burned over an enormous amount 
of green timber, has crossed Tower Creek, and is now 
working southward along the river toward the Grand 
Cafion, the Falls and the Lake. If it should reach the tim- 
ber about the Lake, the beauty of one of the most charm- 
ing spots in the whole Park will be destroyed. 

“On the 20th of this month two fires broke out on the 
head of the Madison River, on the west side of the Holmes 
range. The weather is intensely dry and has been so for 
a long time, and the high wind of the past two days has 
caused the flames to spread with startling rapidity. Mx, 
Cannon, who was one of the old civil force in charge of 
the Park, reports that when he passed the fire to-day, it 
being then only one day old, an area of more than eight 
square miles had been burned over, 

“A party of soldiers was to-day sent to the scene of the 
fire by Captain Harris, but they were unable to do any- 
thing to check its. spread. 

“The prediction was made to-day by an old resident of 
the Park, that unless Congress shall take action in the 
matter of Park protection there will not be in five years. 
five acres of green timber standing in the Park.” 

What is especially needed isa force of trained men who 
shall patrol the forests and ride the trails constantly dur- 
ing the three or four months when there is much travel 


‘ 


——— 


regulates fishing in the town of Saugerties. 


bass can be caught in Lake Mahopac and in Columbia county, in 


Schroon Lake and Paradox Lake in Essex county and Warren 
county, and in Lake George and Brant Lake, Italso fixes aspecial 


time in which muscalonge can be caught in the St. Lawrence 


and other rivers named. Italso prohibits catching bullheads in 


Lake George during a certain period, and prescribes a general law 


for Lake George different from the other waters of the State. 
Chapter 124 changes the law relating to the time of catching trout 
in Spring Creek, Livingston county. Chapter 141 prescribes the 
law in relation to fishing in Henderson Bay, Chapter 193 provides 
for the construction of fishways in the dams across the Oswego and 
Seneca rivers. Chapter 202 provides for the construction of fish- 
ways inthe dams across the Little Salmon River. Chapter 226 
Chapter 247 protects 
wild geese and ducks in Chautauqua county. Chapter 267 amends 


the General Game Act so as to permit fishing through the ice in 


Chapter 334 authorizes the build- 
ing of eel weirs in the Oneida River. Chapter 395 pro- 
hibits the killing of quail and partridges in Niagara 
county. Chapter 429 amends chapter 11 of the Laws of 
1886, the first game law above referred to, in some trifling particu- 
lars. Chapter 4380 makes special provisions for the protection of 
game in the counties of Chautauqua and Cattaraugus. Chapter 
437 amends Chapter 124 of the Laws of 1886, above referred to in. 
some trifling particulars. Chapter 522-prohibits the use of certain 
netsin the Hudson, River during a certain period. Chapter 590 
regulates fishing in Cattaraugus Creek. Chapter 603 regulates 
fishing at the south end of Lake Champlain. The result of such a 
mass of special acts is thatno sportsman in New York can tell 
whether he is violating the law or not. A correspondent of The 
Evening Post recently inquired whether the President was not 
catching trout out of season. The editorin his answer decided 
that he was not; but if he had examined carefully all the game 
laws of the State, it is doubtful whether he could have rendered 
an unhesitating decision on the question. 


The manifest course to remedy the present muddle 
would be to simplify the statute, If this were done the 
law would be better observed because more generally un- 
derstood. Here is an opportunity for some competent 
and public-spirited citizen to advance the public good by 
reducing the game law by itself to a concise form and 
the fish law by itself to a concise form. This could be 
done without changing any general provision of the law 
as it stands, and the simple alteration of form would 
be free from the opposition which would naturally be 
made to, any radical changes of seasons. Then, as Mr. 
Holt suggests, by a constitutional amendment prohibit 


Keuka and Canandaigua lakes. 


all such special legislation, 


Sam LOvEL’s Camps will ba continued next week, 


ALGONKIN PARK,—The Crown Lands Department has 
under consideration a proposed Canadian reservation of 
public lands on the watershed which contains the sources 
of the Muskoka, Madawaska, Petewawa and Bonnechere 
rivers. The first named stream flows into the Georgian 
Bay; the others flow easterly to the Ottawa River, the 
waters of all of them forming ultimately the great St. 
Lawrence. The land is not adapted to settlement, but it 
has very decided attractions for tourists and campers; 
and as a people’s pleasure ground would have high value. 
The chief consideration, however, is economic, the de- 
sign being to preserve the forests and maintain the water 
supply. This is wise. 


THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION.—The convention of sports- 
men at Richmond, appointed for Oct. 21, promises to be 
the beginning of a most commendable movement. Vir- 
ginia is peculiarly favored as a game country, and only 
the exercise of intelligent care is necessary to maintain a 
supply which shall be permanent and abundant. In 
another column we publish the call for those interested in 
the formation of a ‘‘Virginia Field Sports Association.” 


“NpssmuK’s PorMs.”—The announcement in another 
column of the publication of “Nessmuk’s” poems will be 
received with satisfaction and we hope may receive a fit- 


‘ting welcome, Subscribers to the volume will greatly 


oblige the publishers by promply returning the subscrip- 
tion blanks, for as explained the size of the edition will 
depend upon the number of copies spoken for. 


A New RANGE.—The officers of the National Rifle 
Association are at last bestirring themselves to find some- 
where a range less inaccessible than Creedmoor. At a 
meeting Tuesday Gen. 0. F. Robbins reported adversely 
on Staten Island and Van Cortland Park, while Lieut. 
Zalinski thought it possible to find a suitable site on 
Staten Island. 


A STATUE OF IZAAK WALTON.—It is proposed to reserve 
in the great screen of Winchester Cathedral a niche for a 
statue of the Father of Anglers. Walton lies buried in 


the Cathedral, andthe Dean of Winchester has expressed 
his approval of in this way further commemorating the 
author of the ‘‘Compleat Angler.” Who better deserves 
such a place? 


202 


Che Sportsman Counrist. 


BIKE. 


OUR of us, Reid, Beck, Manny and myself, were on 

a Fourth of July trip to Clarksville with our bicycles 

and various other members of the M, B. C. were sitting 

with our heels braced against the hotel railing when 

the announcement of the trip was made by the first 

three and I pricked up my ears at it so sharply that I was 
asked to go along; and so it came about. 

We went to a railroad town just within New Mexico 
first, and from there started over the prairies with our 
wagon teamster Henry, and colored boy John. A good 
many of the boys saw us off at the train we were to take 
for the before-mentioned town. Some of our friends 
commissioned us to bring them bear skins and deer skins, 
others to secure Indian scalps for trimming various bon- 
nets; and one young lady went so far as to bespeak for 
herself a captive Indian boy for a page, none, however, 
dreaming of the one improbable thing we did get and that 
was a little bear. And I may as well say that this tale 
is mainly about this bear. After we had left St. Louis 
tar behind us, and when we were talking over our coming 
adventures for the twentieth time almost, Reid said, 
‘Just let me do the fishing and you fellows do the hunt- 
ing. Fishingismyhold.” And soit proved to be, John, 
who had officiated as cook, ete., on various other trips 
with him remarked to the rest of us sidewise, ‘‘Jest let 
that man get a-fishing and you won’t see nothing of him 
‘fore way into the night. Ef fish jest liked fishin’ ’s well 
’*s that man they’d be no mo’ fish left in the creek!” 
Manny then said, ‘*Well, I want to kill a deer if I can and 
then l want to get a bear and then I want plenty to eat. 
I tell you fellows, a man on a cruising trip wants plenty 
of good solid food.” Beck here came to the front, “All [ 
want is one deer and a pair of horns ‘n’ plenty to eat.” 
The other member of the party, whom modesty forbids 
me mentioning more specifically, thereupon remarked 
that he first wanted to kill a deer, then a little bear, and 
then to set to work and kill a grizzly, and then to have a 
little fishing and plenty to eat, adding with one of those 
bursts of inspired prophecy which occasionally come to 
the most bereft, ‘And, great Scott! fellows, if we’d only 
get a little eub bear wouldn’t we just paralyze the club 
when we got back!” And then, our berths being made 
up for the night, we betook ourselves to them, little 
dreaming that we hada prophet in our party. Old Sol 
Perkins, out in our county, onee delivered himself, how- 
ever, about as follows on this subject: 

**Tt’s easy enough to set yourself up fora prophet if you 
only know which way the wind’s blowin’. All’s wanted 
is to stand in with the clerk of the weather ’n’ you can 
make up an almanac that the clerk himself will take to 
going by. Oh yes, them old time Bible chaps were, but 
Lord bless you, look at the friends they had, Whenever 
one of ’em made a prediction, some friend of his’n would 
come along and do the thing in order that it might come 
to pass, which was spoken by the prophet saying. Any- 
body can prophecy if he has the right kind of backin’.” 
Tt was so with my vision; it was helped into materiality 
by the strenuous co-operation of myself and colleagues. 
We worked hard for our bear and got him. 

At S—, the end of the railway journey, we made up our 
outit. For the benefit of those who go camping, I will 
give the list of it. It sounds prosaic, but it may be very 
acceptable to some, These provisions lasted six zourmands 
23 days: 

2 6x9 wall tents. 

3 pairs of blankets each. 

6 gum ponchas to sleep on. 

1 rubber pillow each. 

3 skillets: 

1 Dutch oven. 

llarge coffee pot (for boiling 

water in for all purposes). 


5lbs. salt. 

2b5lbs, sugar. 

20 candles and one candlestick. 
2 bottles pickles. 

2 bottles Worcestershire sauce, 
2 cans pepper. 

4 cans meat, 

6 cans baked beans, 


i Hureka coffee pot (for mak- 6 bars soap. ~ 
ing coffee as is coffee), 2 hams. 
1 bread pan. 1 strip bacon. 
i dish. 12lbs. coffee. 
8 tin plates, 3 bushels potatoes. 
8 tin cups. 5 gallons maple molasses. 


2 wooden water buckets. 

4 pails jelly (4ats.). 

6 cans sardines. 

1 bottle vanilla. 

2lbs, nails. 

Straps, rivets, wax ends, awl, 
screw driver, wire, pliers, 
extra, mene au and 
shoes and woolen socks, 

1 grub box, 


Knives, forks, spoons large 
and small, butcher knife, 
axe, hatchet, spade, extra 
rope, matches. 

2 iron bars dft. long. 

1001bs. flour. 

2ibs. baking powder. 

251bs. lard. 

251bs, buttter. 

101bs. crackers. 

2olbs. cornmeal. 

The grub box was a large box of shelves made to stand 
upright in the end of the wagon and fastened to the bed 
by means of bolts through the sides of the box and bed, 
and haying a turn down door, which, when propped up 
by the swinging leg serves.as a table on which to cook, 
and if need be, eat. It is a handy and almost indispensa- 
ble thing for a wagon journey, and is a kitchen cupboard 
while in camp. While in camp we fastened one end 
of the wagon cover over the top of this box, extending 
the cover out back of the wagon toward the tents, and 
upholding the other two corners by means of stakes and 
ropes, making an awning that protected our culinary 
affairs from both sun and rain. The twoiron bars spoken 
of were suspended on stones across the fire and served to 
hold skillets, coffee pot, etc., where they did the most 
good. In addition to this outfit there were guns, and fish- 
ing tackle ad libitwm, and a supply, of the folowing medi- 
eines: Quinine, arnica, C. C. pills, Jamaica ginger, 
essence of peppermint, courtplaster, laudanum, carbolic 
acid, bandages and absorbent cotton, we were going out of 
reach of doctors and all of them might, through accident 
or illness, become imperatiyely necessary. Besides, if one 
has a penchant for amateur physicing, the opportunity 
afforded for dosing every casual bellyache one hears of 
is not to be lost, for you have the poor devils completely 
at your mercy. I had my party so utterly subdued that 
it was a matter of sincere regret that I hadn’t a whole 
drug store with me, for I could have fed a stomach- 
stricken nimrod or a colic-ridden Izaak Walton upon any- 
thing in the whole realm of drugdom from the tincture of 
squintessence of aqua pura to the ‘pulverized tongueof 
a spotted calf weaned in the dark of the moon.” 

So much for the outfit. We packed it in the wagon as 
well as we could, climbed on top of it, called to the dogs, 
waved our hands at the group of idlers, cowboys and 
hotel people, and rattled out of town up on to the rolling 
prairie, off toward the mountains 100 miles distant, whose 
snow-capped peaks glistened and blinked down at our 
aspiring and ambitious party, giving fair promise of icy 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


streams and rugged fastnesses; of nights of snug repose, 
days of adventuresome quests; of fish and game, and 
evenings—camp-fire evenings—of recounter and corncob 
pipes! 

‘We had not gone very far until some one exclaimed, 
‘‘Snake!” and all eyes intuitively turned to the side of the 
road where a greenish yellow snake was making off as 
fast as he could go, “It’s a rattlesnake!” was the next 
exclamation, and as I had taken my gun out early in the 
afternoon in anticipation of some such encounter, I was 
first down off the wagon, Now, the rattlesnakes you 
read about in books, when attacked or threatened, always 


sound their rattles; and people often say, ‘‘There is some 


protection against rattlers: they always give warning.” 
ut here was an every-day, outdoor, unlettered snake, 
who hadn’t heard about its being the regulation thing to 
rattle. And although I ran along behind him, and even, 
in company with Beck, who also was down by that time, 
headed him until he nearly stopped crawling, he never 
made a sound, and he could have, too, for when I had 
shot him in the head and we had cut off his tail we 
counted eight rattles. A while after that I shot another 
smaller one, this time shooting it through the body with 
Beck’s revolver, and it did not rattle; and toward evening 
Beck, with his characteristic temerity, tramyped on one 
and killed it, with the same absence of resultant rattling. 
This leads me to the conclusion that they don’t always 
rattle. Henry, whose many years of plains life in the 
ater Sy gave him credence, was then asked about 
16m. 

“No,” he said, ‘‘they don’t allays rattle. Stands to rea- 
son. A snake aint goin’ to waste no time with his tail if 
he’s ina tight place. Course, they do sometimes, justthe 
same as a dog barks, Out there on the Trampares I 
jabbed a spade in a dog hole (prairie dog hole) one time 
that I seed a snake run into, ’n’ just caught down on 
about three inches of his tail, ’n’ Lord! you hadn’t time to 
think before he’d turned back out er that hole ’n’ hit the 
spade, and he hit (struck with its fangs) it twice, too, so 
close together you couldn’t hardly count it. Yes, I’ve 
knowed ’em to bite people and kill ’°em, and I’ve knowed 
‘em to get well when they wasn’t a thing in camp but a 
little chewin’ tobacco to put over it, just by tying some- 
thing around the leg. Doctors? Hell! They aint no mo’ 
good on snake bites than Tam. They was a fool Mexican 
down on the ‘Big L.” ranch reached in a dog hole fur a 
snake *n’ thought he could pull it out afore it could bite 
him, ’n’ it jest naturally hit him a lick on the hand and 
then give ‘im another before he could let go. And they 
was a Dr. Tarbox down in that country who claimed to 
know about all they was a goin’, and they sent fur him to 
boss that snake bite. Well, he doctored it awhile and his 
arm kep’ a swellin’, ’n’ s0 he cut his hand off. And then 
this doctor (he wore specks) set down and wrote a medi- 
cal paper all about the case ’n’ how he cured it. Well, 
his arm still kep’ a swellin’, ‘n’ so he cut it off again at the 
shoulder, and then puts on his specks and writes another 
article about how to cure snake bites! Well, the feller’s 
shoulder swelled up on him then and he up ’n’ died, ’n’ if 
he wrote any more articles I aint heard of ‘em!” 

We camped that night on the Cimarron, a mountain 
stream, but whose waters are turgid from the placer min- 
ing carried on at its source. When we broke camp next 
morning and were all ready to start, the oft quoted Henry 
climbed up on to the wagon and said, ‘‘Fellers, one of ye 
just get that dun horse by the head and the rest getat the 
wheels, *n when I say ‘cut loose’ let go that hoss’n git out 
the way, *n the rest of you start the wagon. Heaint broke 
yit and starts off in the morning kind of reckless.” 

Well, we did as directed, and when he gave the word 
the horse squatted back an instant, and then there shot 
out a yellow streak of broncho with a velocity which not 
only outstripped the wagon and the other horse, but which 
was no more impeded by harness and singletree than if 
it had been a yellow cannon ball, which it was. This 
performance was repeated three times, and as many single- 
trees patched up before the vicious brute succeeded in 
jerking the wagon after him, when we proceeded, Reid 
and Beck walking on ahead as far as Cimarron, 8 miles, 
away toward the mountains. There we found an old 
Mexican town located on the Santa Fé trail, its days of 
glory and prosperity departed. Somelazy Mexicans were 
playing Mexican monte in a saloon and some of the boys 
went in and took a hand and taught the natives how to 
play it. In consequence of which they were not over 
friendly toward us during our stay there, which lasted 
over the next day, For Henry found a Mexican witha 
team of good horses for which he succeeded, after an 
hour's reflection and examination of the respective teams, 
in trading his, giving a few dollars to boot. A funny 
thing about this bargain was that although he speaks 
Spanish fluently, he asked no questions about the horses 
he traded for and was asked none about those he traded. 
In commenting upon it afterward he said, “I knowed he 
hadn’t any worse hoss ’n that yellow devil on the off side, 
’n if he had it was my lookout.” Again, a week or two 
later, when I had said, ‘‘Henry, how do you think that 
Mexican is getting along with that dun horse?” he only 
chewed a blade of grass dreamily and complacently and 
looked over at the snow on the mountains and replied, 
‘That's the last thing on earth that troubles me!” The 
horse-trading ethics of a map, who, at the age of 14, 
‘‘made his first swap and could drive anything that wo’ 
hair” necessarily is to concern himself solely with the new 
team. 

When we had made the exchange and hitched up and 
got a mile out of town the tongue of the wagon broke, 
necessitating areturn and a stay there of a day, as before 
mentioned, during which time the wagon was overhauled 
and Beck had a spell of sickness and I made a pudding. 
Preparatory to my pudding I sent John toa Mexican’s 
house for some milk, and the proud scion of the noble 
house of Montezuma went out in his back yard and 
milked a lot of goats. Now if Beck likes one article of 
food better than another it is that which he can get at 
first, so when he spied the milk in a nice wide pan, with 


an avidity (and I call that a mighty polite term to use m: 


this connection) which the manufacturer of the milk her- 
self might emulate, he drank as much of it as he could. 
‘‘Ah, there! my friend,” said he to me witha pleased look, 
“that's milk, No chalk and water in that, is there? I 
there is any left when you get through with your puddin’ 
Pll drink it up.” You see, he didn’t know it was nanny 
goat’s. Eyen that night after supper he didn’t suspect 
it. ‘Seems tome,” he said, ‘'’s if the cows had been 
eating rag weed. It tastes kind of like it in my mouth.” 
But along toward morning there was wailing and gnash- 


ing of teeth just outside the tent, The others pounded 
him on the back and did what they could for him, but it 
was not untill awoke that the scientific aspect of the 
expedition began to be manifest. His sickness, being 
audible, soon brought me to my feet, and as I staggered 
drowsily but enraptured out into the cool and audible 
night I Breed catnip tea. He rejected the idea with 
scorn, reflected that he was rejecting almost every- 
thing he had except his shirt, but still T couldn’t hee 
feeling that a man was in hard luck who wouldn’t stop 
what he was doing then to drink catnip tea. However, 
the fell ravages of his disease soon weakened him so that 
he became an easy prey to my desires, and I fed him on 
alternate doses of whisky and Jamaica ginger and Jamaica 
ginger and whisky, until by morning it was hard to tell 
which was nearer heayen, he or L 

With the day, however, came other occupations for us 
all, so that he had a chance to rally; and before evening 
we were well on our way toward and almost in the shadow 
of the mountain, and the night found us sleeping the 
sleep of the tired in our white tents near a purling stream 
which made fertile the long stretches of meadows in Van 
Breemer’s Cafion. 

But I must go back to that pudding. We had pur- 
chased a yellow cook book at Kansas City, and the pud- 
ding was really meant for a test of the cook book more 
than anything else, as we felt doubtful about going off 
into the wilds dependent upon an untried cook book for 
what we were to eat, I forget now what the recipe was, 
but it was a long paragraph of rhodomontade about bread 
pudding, and spoke of scalded bread, beaten eggs, milk, 
sugar, jelly, and baking thirty minutes, and if I had the 
foul fiend. who wrote it here now I would make one of 
them and compel him to eat it. The ravages of goat's 
milk are nothing to those it will create. The only thing 
that saved all of us from terrible deaths was that none of 
us ate any of it. Wetried it on the dog first and he ran 
and jumped in the creek, 

But I must hurry on to the bear. We traveled up the 
canon for two days, camping at night by the stream 
which gradually became smaller until we reached a wide 
stretch of park or open country, from which we descended 
into the valley of the Vermejo, a much larger stream, 
where Reid essayed his first trout fishing, verifying all 
that John had said of him. He came in long after we 
had eaten our part of the supper with thirty-eight fine 
trout in his basket. It looked to us like a fine catch, 
though our fishing further up cast it into the shade. We 
ate them for breakfast next morning and that afternoon. 
When near our journey’s end, just after a heavy rain- 
storm Reid and Manny discovered a deer in a thicket and 
the latter opened fire on her, and in a moment I was up 
with them, and Reid pointed out the deer tome and I 
quickly followed Manny’s example, It was the first wild 
deer either of us had ever seen and it had been confidently 
predicted by all the wise men I had talked with on the 
subject that the only thing we would get on such an oc- 
casion would be the buck fever. Now to say that we 
were excited would be to do what the intelligent reader 
has already discerned is not my practice—tell the truth; 
so l will just remark that we were as cool as icebergs 
during the few seconds in which we were firing the ten 
shots that it took to kill that deer, Our lastshots were 
fired together so that the killing rests equally between 
us. Whoever did the work though sent a bullet through 
a running deer behind the crawler killing it dead, at a 
distance of about 100yds, and if that is buck fever I hope 
I had it instead of Manny. 

There was great rejoicing as Beck, without a trace of 
the regret he must have felt at not having had a hand in 
it visible on his shining face, triumphantly carried the 
limp and lifeless creature back to the wagon on his broad 
shoulder. For about a day after that there were great 
times cooking and eating venison, and after that it spoiled. 
We had somehow imbibed the idea that meat would keep 
fresh up there. Perhaps it does in some mountains, but 
it certainly spoiled there quicker than Henry said it would 
down on the hot plains. Our bear, too—butIam neglect- 
ing that bear too long. Within a day or two thereafter 
we were permanently installed in camp by a swift rush- 
ing mountain stream formed by the melting snow on the 
summit of the mountains just above us, and the record of 
the days that followed is one of such fishing exploits and 
hunting adventures as most everybody is familiar with, 
and it is not worth while to dwell upon them. Wehunted 
with but slight success, owing to a scarcity of game and 
an unfavorable time of year to see it in, the timber being 
for the most part a mass of foliage through which theeye 
could not penetrate half as far as deer could smell; but 
the fishing was all that could be desired. Reid said he 
had fished all through Utah, Colorado and Idaho, and had 
never before seen any stream to compare with that one. 
I suppose he could catch three fish to our one, yet any of 
us could catch over a hundred speckled trout in a few 
hours’ fishing. The most killing flies were the coachman, 
professor and professor-hackle, with a red-ibis for rainy, 
dark days. 

One evening Henry and I rode the horses part way up 
the mountain, when, dismounting, we tied them to a tree 
and proceeded on foot up the two sides of a little stream, 
which, however, soon headed at a spring, sothat our way 
lay through thickets and occasional stretches of forest. 
Just before dark I heard him whistle for me, and goin 
up to whence the sound proceeded I whistled aroun 
awhile but failed to find them. I therefore started to 
descend the mountain, the gathering darkness intervened, 
and presto! I was lost on the mountain at night. I sup- 
pose many a man has been lost in the darkness on a 
mountain. Turning his head whithersoever he will there 
is naught to be seen but blackness—night. He is isolated 
for once in his life at least. He begins to feel the chilly 
night air. He may have had a companion or a friend a 
little while back who knew the way, but he has left him, 
and is out of sightand hearing. He knows that up higher, 
on the crest of the mountain, is a commanding spot 
whence the whole surrounding country would be visible 
were it not for the night. He can scale that mountain, 
but he must needs, even then, wait through a long and 
doubtful night for a morning he is in that savage 
country none too sure of seeing, He may descend 
the mountain, but he will be going down any 
one, and which one he knows not, of a hundred 
valleys leading ont upon life at a different station. One 
of them oui to home, the other ninty-nine only 
to Iure him down into a world whose atmosphere is 


heavy with the taint of corrupt things. How many men 
are there who, when lost on the mountain, ever again 


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Een —, 

find their way back to the fireside, the peace, the content- 
ment? How many fail, and wander down some far dis- 
tant and divergent steep-walled gorge out into a new 
world full of strange deceipts and pitfalls. How many 
are there who, climbing to the summit to strain their 
eyes toward the dawn, haye their blood made sluggish in 
their veins by the keen and icy wind and so fall down in 
the corner of some cold rock to shiver out their lives? 
How many are there, who, as I did, at length, after long 
waiting and wandering, hear a faint calling far off yonder 
through the gloom, through the woods and hollows, fol- 
lowing which he comes ence more to his own? Have you 
followed my meaning? Are you up there now? 

When we had come together again Henry told me of 
the bear sign he had discovered in a thicket about a mile 
distant, and we hurried home, forming plans the while 
for a great bear hunt on the morrow. AJIT have to say 
about the bear hunt is that the morrow aforesaid arrived 
but the bear hunt didn’t. Jt rained and we played poker 
in a tent all day, using grains of corn to bet with. Corn 
is scarce in that country, so that all day we kept pretty 


caution, ventured to approach the plant, This time, 
instead of parting the leaves with my hands, I pushed 
them aside with the end of my rifle, in order to be pre- 
pared for any concealed enemy that might be lurking 
therein, To my no little surprise no commotion followed 
this action. Peering in I observed that the stems and 
main limbs of the shrub were covered with globular 
warts or excrescences, with an orifice at one side, and 
somewhat resembling the nests of certain swallows on a 
small scale, for they were not much larger than butter- 
nuts. These were, indeed, the nests of the birds I had 


too, Why, they hasn’t been one like it in this part of the 
country, They was over thirteen women. And they 
Was one room with atable full of pies and cakes and 
meat and game and everything you could think of, 'n’ 
puddin’s, *n’ pickles, *n’ candy, *n’ toward mornin’ it set in 
rainin’ ’n’ kept if up all day, ’n’ so did we, Hum! We 
just naturally wore out the ranch. ‘N’ it didn’t stop rain- 
in’ the next night, so we says, ‘Let's keep her up another 
night,’ ’n’ I'll be sizguzzled if we didn’t. And nary a fight 
nor a fuss from the time it started till it stopped. 

*“You see I was arunnin’ things, It was my party. I 
paid over $160 for the cookin’, ’n’ I jest met every feller at 
the door ’n’ took his gun away from him, ‘n’ they wasn't a 
dadburned feller on that ranch could open his mouth.” 

‘**You had the only revolver, had you?” 

“No, I didn’t even have my own; but I knowed where 
T could get one awful quick, They never was a quieter 
time ’n’ a nicer time, I just thought that I'd show folks 
how we used to do it Bae in the States,” G. K, A 

Sr, Lours, Mo, 


seen flying in and out, for I soon saw their little ruby 
heads and long bills protruding from. the orifices I have 
mentioned. The birds themselves in form resembled our 
wren, though the bill was longer and the colors were of 


nearly even, and contentment ruled supreme. Toward 


evening, however, an anarchist with four jacks upset all 
our ideas of property rights, the result of which is that 
several of us are not now paying any taxes on corn. 

But the next day we had a bear hunt as was a bear 
hunt, Only, as usual with us, the bear utterly refused to 
be conventional. This bear had a cub, and a she bear 
with cubs one is of the fiercest animals found in books: 
Henry posted us with our guns at the upper edge of the 
thicket, while he went in to scare out the bear, the thicket 
being so thick, he said, that he would not be able to get 
near enough for a shot; but directly there was a shot and 
a cry, ‘Look out, George, he’s comin’” (‘‘George” is I), 
and out he or she came sure enough, the only savageness 
apparent being a savage haste to cross the mountains into 
Colorado. There were three of us, Beck, Manny and my- 
self, Beck with a .50-caliber express Winchester, Manny 
with a .45-70 Burgess and I with a .45-70 Winchester, and 
the way we made a sieve out of that savage bear is not 
worth speaking of. It seemed as if Beck shot enough ex- 
plosive bullets into her after she was dead, and even after 
the jubilant Henry had come out with a funny, squirm- 
ing little brown bundle in his arms, to have blown her into 
atoms, and yet when we came to count the holes there 
were only five or six, showing that bears, even at their 
prosiest, are exciting. I cannot leave this part of my tale 
without saying something about our marksmanship. 
According to this narrative we only shot a deer and a 
bear, and yet they were running when shot. We, as a 
body, were pretty good shots with both rifle and shotgun, 
and there were among us one or two who could smash 
bottles thrown in the air with a rifle three times out of 
four, and when I say thrown in the air I mean thrown as 
high as a house; and we didn’t meet any wild Westerners 
down there who could begin to beat us. 

But the little bear is here at last,.and I mustn’t keep 
you waiting to see him. We judged he was three months 
old when we_ got him. Now if you want to see some- 
thing funny look at Bike—that’s his name, in honor to 
the Bicycle Club. From his pink tongue and his black, 
beady eyes to his baby feet and his rather threatening 
claws, he is about the most enticing little shaver, whether 
on two legs or four (and he don’t care which, for he can 
go it either way), that walks the earth; but naturally 
those things which most endear him to us are his bad 
traits of character. I have read something somewhere 
about the beauty of goodness, but for something that is 
really just too sweet to live, give mea real low-down, 
wicked, unprincipled little cub bear. We never before 
inew what was meant by bearishness, and have ever 
since felt remorse at ever having called pigs hoggish, 
When we found that he could catch a dog twice his size 
that interfered with his dinner, and hold on to him, our 
delight became ecstatic, and when, by way of variety, he 
hit the setter Jack with his paw and sent him a-flying, 
we fairly fell to and hugged him, during which process 
he bit Beck on his hand, and that was all that was neces- 
sary to complete our bliss. When he speedily thereafter 
drew blood from Manny and Henry respectively and in 
succession, our joy was touching. To havea bear was 
glorious, but to have one so full of original sin as this one 
was more than human heart could have longed for—but 
this was not all, Reid handed him a lighted cigarette to 
see him sniff at it, and, ye gods! he swallowed it so 
quickly that Reid could hardly let go. A fire-eater! 
*Twas too much. Our happiness became hysteric, We 
fell on everybody’s neck (but Bike’s) and wept. 

And the way he can swear! As scars multiplied on our 
hands, we found it necessary to whip him whenever he 
offered to bite, and at such times he stands upon his hind 
legs and opens his mouth at an angle of a letter V that is 
broken at the joint and opens up his bass voice and cusses 
his luck ina way that makes us just sit and hold each 
other’s hands in rapture. Henry would say: “Just hear 

‘the dad burned pidilonymous little devilcuss!” When he 
would get through, for a time there would be an occa- 
sional outbreak or sob, for all the world like that of a 
little child until, the trouble over and forgotten, he would 
be ready for any new excitement that offered, whether in 
the way of plain eating or complicated with any of the 
numerous sins he delights in committing. He is now an 
active member of the club, lives in style in the back yard, 
off the tennis courts, and swears he is going to ride a try- 

‘cicle in the coming wheelmen’s parade. 

I cannot leave our camping grounds and their memor- 
ies, however, without telling about Henry's party. The 
conversation turned upon society and the fair sex one 
night around the camp-fire and at length it came Henry’s 
‘turn to speak. 


“No sir,” and he reached down to the fire with those 
miraculous fireproof fingers of his for a live ember for 
his pipe, “I ain't got no use fur women folks. They’s 
allays a-raisin’ hell wherever you find’em. Oh, ofcourse 
take it where they is just one by herself, she can’t hurt 
nothin’, They’s nobody to kick up a row with. Now 
down there on the Trampares there was four women 
came in there lately. They only live about eighteen mile 
apart and two of them is just in speakin’ distance—three 
miles—and T[’ll be blamed if they’d been there three 
months till they had everybody in hot water. Nice 
women’s you want to see, too. Only it’s in ’em.” 

‘*Why I didn’t think there were any women down there.’ 
some one said, , 

_ “Oh, thunder! yes; they’s swarms of °em if you go fur 
‘em, You'd ought to see the party I give last New Year's! 
That's where you saw women, And it was sure a party, 


TRAVELS IN BOON GAH ARRA HBIGGEE 
FROM THE DIARY OF JOSEPH GOATER. 


EDITED BY F. H. TEMPLE BELLEW. 
(Continued.) 


\ \ ] E found our camp on the borders of the lake under the 

Mosomea tree so delightful that I resolved to stay | 
there some time and thence make explorations into the sur- 
Though I still had a good supply of 


rounding country. 
gunpowder and fixed ammunition left I knew it could 
not last forever, I therefore resolved to economize as much 
as possible, only using it on large game, and in other 
cases where absolutely necessary. At the same time I 
kept my eyes open for any evidences of nitre and sulphur 
in the geological formation of the earth, I also studied 
the methods adopted by the natives for capturing game 
and also set my own wits to work devising new traps and 
instruments for the same purpose. One simple device of 
the natives for catching deer I often employed. It con- 
sisted in attaching a strong and flexible cord made of the 
gobwich to the horizontal limb of a tree, and then slowly 


pulling the limb down as far as it would go, and so fast- 


ening it that when a deer attempted to pass the trap he 
would release the limb, which in its powerful recoil would 
tighten the rope and drag the animal to the earth. To 
describe this trap understandingly in words would be 
almost impossible, but a careful examination of my 
sketches will make it clear to any intelligent reader. 


A A—Gobwich rope. 

B—A loop of gobwich attached to the trunk of a shrub through 
which the rope is reeved, the loop as well as the rope at this point 
is lubricated with fat to make it run smoothly. 

C—A_ wooden staple firmly driven into the ground for the same 
purpose as the loop. 

D—The catch or trig which holds the limb down. 

E—That part of trig which the game in passing pushes away, so 
releasing the rope and causing itself to be dragged to the earth. 

EF F—At this point sharp-hooked thorns are twisted into the 
rope, exactly on the principle of a barbed wire fence, to still 
further secure the game. 


Fig 2 represents a deer caughtin the trap, By this 
means we caught much game and kept our table well sup- 
plied with fresh meat, particularly that of a small deer 
much resembling the axis or spotted deer of India and 
Ceylon, though not so large. The trap we usually set in 
one of the narrow tracks or footpaths they were accus- 
tomed to take on their way to drink at the lake. - 

One day while in search of a good spot to set one of 
these traps—for we never set them twice in the same 
place in succession for fear of alarming the game—I ob- 
served a large and luxuriant bush, into and out of which 
a Swarm of small birds were continually flying with rest- 
less activity. My curiosity being excited, I approached 
the shrub and gently parted the leaves with my hands. 
Immediately my ears were greeted with the most piercing 
and confused shriekines and pufting groans or sobs, while 
the plant became violently agitated, At the same moment 
all the birds disappeared. After a few moments the 


' noises died away, and I again, with some trepidation and 


Tan TatTta-Woo, 


the most brilliant description, the head being emerald, 
the throat ruby, the back wings jet black and the under 
part white. The natives called them tatta woo, meaning 
little bird. They did not seem familiar with it, and I 
doubt whether they had ever seen it before. 

On trying to reach one of the nests with my hand, the 
shrieks that had startled me so much at first were re- 
newed with great vigor. I then discovered that this noise 
proceeded from the plant itself, being produced by innu- 
merable trumpet flowers, having a sack or bellows at 
one end that contracted when touched by animal flesh 
and forced air through the tube of the flower that was 
provided with an instrument something on the principle 


FLOWERS OF THE HOWLING BUSH, 


of the tube of a reed organ. I found that inanimate mat- 
ter, such as wood, stone or metal, or even horn, bone, 
feathers or claws of birds had not the power of exciting 
this plant and eliciting the noises. Only warm flesh and 
blood in the living animal could produce that effect. I 
frightened poor Juno almost out of her canine wits by 
sending her into one of these bushes after a stone, whence 
she came tearing out with her tail between her legs and 
her eyes starting out their sockets, as though she had 
just seen Cerberus or the ghosts of all the meat pies and 
mutton chops she had ever stolen during the whole course 
of her guilty career. She did not stop until she had put a 
hundred feet of honest greensward between her and the 
baleful bush, and then she turned round and bayed back 
at the shrieking vegetable, with a mingled howl of in- 
dignation and terror, a mixture of bravado and funk 
that was ludicrous to the last degree. Anything 
in the way of animal life, four-footed or two-footed or no 
footed, a tangible living creature, Juno would face with 
equanimity and courage, but this mysterious noise, of in- 
tangible origin, coming out of a mere vegetable, was an. 
impertinence too intolerable to be endured. Toptee boldly 
thrust his black fist in among the leaves, but scuttled off 
almost as much alarmed as the dog. All my native 
attendants tried it successively until they grew accus- 
tomed to it, and then it seemed to furnish them with an 
endless source of amusement. The rabbits, rats, catta- 
toops, wam-wams and indeed all other quadrupeds gave 
this plant a wide berth, while the big tube bill as well as 
the rest of the birds seemed to respect it as the home and 
sanctuary of the little tatta woo. It was not until long 
afterward I discovered that these interesting creatures 
lived together on somewhat communistic principles, hay- 
ing a common supply of honey stored up in a large reser- 
voir in the center of their different groups of nests for use 
in the dry season and stormy weather. They also fed 
each other’s young when they heard them crying for food, 
and performed a like office for their neighbors when hatch- 
ing. They were as courageous as birds of Paradise, and 
defended their homes in platoons against certain large 
spiders and beetles that were tempted to prey on their 
honey, eggs and young. I have seen a perfect cloud of 
them attack and pick to death a small but vicious species 
of cat that had made an assault on a stray and inexperi- 
enced member of their fraternity. 


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INDIAN ARROW MAKING. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Ina late issue appeared an interesting communication 
on ‘Indian Arrow Making,” by H. G, Dulog, 

Stone implements are continually washed up by rains 
or turned up by the plow and are of ‘‘comparatively little 
scientific value; itis only when they occur in considerable 
numbers and especially when associated with other re- 
mains, that they serve to throw much light on the man- 
ners and customs of ancient times.” Thus writes Sir 
John Lubbock, in his ‘‘Prehistoric Times.” 

My father, the late Prof. 8, 8. Haldeman, L.L.D., M.N. 
A.S., etc., discovered in 1876 the valuable remains of an 
Indian habitation and workshop, the stone and pottery 
relics, many hundred in number, were varied and illus- 
trative of a restricted locality. Heconsidered the deposit 
at least two thousand years old, as it was covered by a 
vegetable mold of 30in. Dr. Abbott (American Natwral- 
ist, February, 1876) estimates that it requires thirteen 
centuries to accumulate i0in. of vegetable mold. My 
father sent a preliminary account of his ‘‘find” to the 
Société des Américanistes in 1877; the following year he 
made a verbal communication to the Academy of the Nat- 
ural Sciences, Philadelphia, and a year later, 1878, he 
read a paper before the American Philosophical Society. 
This paper, illustrated by many plates, was published by 
the society. Our home at Chickies, Pa., stood at the foot 
of acliff of Potsdam sandstone (quartzite), fronting on 
the Susquehanna River. At the base of the cliff is an an- 
ticlinal axis, and in a cave—or retreat, as my father called 
it—so formed the treasures of aboriginal manufacture 
were found. In his paper the locality is thus described: 

A traveler by the railway which passes in front may 
observe a vaulted recess open to the light of day, 
where formerly the occupation of arrow-making was 
followed. It is about seven feet high in the middle of the 
arch in front, whence it slopes north, south and east to 
the ground, much as an oyen declines in all directions 
from the mouth, the space occupied by the recess being 
about ten by fourteen feet in extent, and here most of the 
implements were found, but some from the earth a few 
feet beyond the opening have been included as pertaining 
to the general deposit, fora fragment of pottery occurring 
within uhe recesses would be matched by one or more 
pieces outside. The cavity is due to the falling away of 
stones, forming the anticlinal curve, several of which 
were removed in clearing the space, and, to prevent 
accident, one which seemed ready to fall was detached 
from the roof. No stalagmitic material was present. 
The place was adapted for the residence of savages. The 
base of the cliff at the river margin left a defensible 
passage-way; on the north the land spread into arable 
soil; a large spring about 170yds. north of the shelter 
offered good water, and near it was a trap (dolerite) boulder 
‘ of the drift of several tons weight (from the Cone- 
wago Hills, ten miles to the north) with a depression 
adapted for grinding corn, perhaps in part artificial or 
deepened by use. Here-then were shelter, defense, con- 
venience, planting, hunting, boating, fishing in two 
streams, and a forest.” 

Prof. Haldeman’s paper is divided into eleven short 
chapters and all the articles described are illustrated. He 
describes knives (stone implements which require a cut- 
ting edge), chisels, scrapers and borers, In chapter V. 
we come to arrowheads. To quote again: ‘‘Arrowheads 
seem, upon hoth continents, to be the most common of all 
definite stone implements. The Chickie’s Retreat fur- 
nishes about four hundred entire or fragmentary exam- 
ples, excluding mere spalls and counting the many 
worked fragments which belong tothistype. The mater- 
ial used includes quartzite and white quartz, both miner- 
als of the locality; limestone of the vicinity (rarely used), 
and minerals selected from the pebbles and fragments 
along the shore and bed of the Susquehanna, such as red 
jasper, yellow jasper, chert, trap, indurite (indurated 
clay) and siliceous shale hard enough to scratch glass. 
The numerous broken specimens and the abundance of 
chips suggest that the retreat was occupied by genera- 
tions of arrow makers; and it might be expected that 
four hundred specimens from the same workshop would 
exhibit many stages of the manufacture, and plate five 
represents such an illustrative series.” Most of the speci- 
mens indicate that the point was the first part finished 
and the basil notches were the last parts made, This is 
illustrated by specimens, the points of which are finished 
while an unremoyed mass of the material remains at the 
base. Spear heads occupy the next chapter. *‘‘Exceptin 
size,” he says, ‘‘there is little ditference between spear 
heads and arrow heads, and there is probably no diifer- 
ence between the heads of spears, whether used for 
thrusting or throwing. Certain broad, triangular forms 
seem intended for fish spears, the barbs being sufficiently 
broad to hold in the soft muscle of fishes,” Dr, Abbott 
(Stone Age, of New Jersey, Smithsonian Report for 1875) 
distinguishes between a lance and a spear, assigning to 
the spear head ‘‘a notched or stemmed base, or both, 
which features singularly or together characterize the 
spear head proper, which also are smaller as a class than 
lance heads, but too large to be of use if placed at the end 
of an arrow.” r 

“As the arrow head passes into that of the spear,” be- 

; chapter VII., on hoes and diggers, ‘‘so when the 
foun classed with spear heads is regarded as too large for 
this weapon, its function is, with probable reason, con- 
sidered to be that of a hoe.” , 

In Chapter 8 on sinkers, we are informed, “‘It has been 
customary to regard certain notched stones as net-sinkers, 
and at the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia in 1876 
there was a wide-meshed seine q believe from North 
America) made of narrow thongs, the lower edge of which 
was weighted with such stones, Some of the larger ex- 
amples of these stones may haye been used as weights to 
the vines, with which streams were swept to drive the 
fish into weirs, or as anchors to long lines (out lines) set 
during the night, with attached shorter lines or links bear- 
ing the hooks.” 

“The Retreat furnished about fifty stones, mostly peb- 
bles, varying in form and size, some marked, others un- 
marked, the latter of which, if found with river gravel, 
would not be entitled to mention here, but being placed by 
human hands in a human habitation, they are to be class- 


ified as implements.” Most of the specimens were sand- 
stone and bore marks of adaptation or use. 

Chapter 10 is given to various articles, tomahawks of 
honor. ‘‘Parts of five examples of these, light perforated 
tomahawks (banner stones, scepter, or badges of author- 
ity) were found in the retreat.” The parts of two pipes 
were dug up; one a pipestem of clay slightly burnt, the 
other a ‘taper steatite pipe, flat below, convex above.” 
Shells and bones were discovered in various stages of 
decay, but few of the former, while the latter were more 
abundant. ‘The hollow bones are split, according to the 
habit of modern sayages who eat the marrow. The com- 
mon deer bones were the most abundant. 

About three hundred fragments of pottery were found 
within or outside the Retreat, ‘‘and in some cases a piece 
apparently thrown out when a yessel was broken, could 
be fitted to another found inside; the finest example was 
in four pieces, one from the inside and three from the 
earth outside,” 

The history of the Retreat, as shown by its contents, is 
the same asthe account of Mr, Dulog’s friend who saw 
the old Indian expert making his arrow head of obsidium, 
Their methods are the same, yet at least two thousand 
years have intervened between the manufacturers of the 
Chickis Retreat and the old Digger Indian who still lives 
at Alem, Victor M. HALDEMAN, 


THE SHAMAN. 
[From "Our New Alaska,”"] 


AJ HILE cruising in the Alaskan archipelago the voy- 
ager often discovers, on some lone islet or low- 
lying point projecting from a headland, what appears to 
be a miniature house, half hidden by a luxurious under- 
growth. Sometimes it is whitewashed and sometimes it 
is painted in gaudy colors. Occasionally it has a little 
window in the side. As a rule it is remote from settle- 
ment of any kind, and affords the only suggestion of 
human occupation for miles. Only towering mountain 
peaks, pine-clad and snow-capped, and tortuous water 
channels intervene, and there is usually such an absence 
of animal life, owing to the physical formation of angular 
height and fathomless depths, that even the scream of a 
gull seldom disturbs the solitude, 

The stranger wonders at the apparent preference for 
isolation for any purpose whatsoever; but, after having 
been duly informed, he learns to take it for granted 
whenever he sees them, that each of these diminutive 
tenements is the mortuary abode of some ‘‘Shaman” or 
Indian magician, whose supposed supernatural powers 
haye not availed to avert the inevitable grip, Having 
completed the mortal period of his allotment for good or 
evil, whichever suits his individual caprice, he has been 
summarily shelved as it were, by those who care to have 
nothing more to do with him or his occultdealings. They 
bave swathed his poor body in cerements of sail-cloth and 
mats, covered it with a dance blanket, and laid it away 
like a discarded bundle whose usefulness is done, There 
it will dry into a mummy, or molder into decay. Never- 
theless, he has been scrupulously provided for by his 
credulous subjects, who have carefully placed beside him 
within his wooden domicile, all the properties and ap- 
purtenances of his craft—his magic charms, hideous 
masks, grotesque wooden rattles, fantastic toggery, and 
nameless implements, which it is believed will serve him 
in some new embodiment which he is expected to assume. 
Formerly these relics were held in superstitious awe by 
the natives, and even the burial site was shunned. But in 
these days of modern civilization and vandalism the 
graves are plundered of their contents, not only by ethno- 
logical students and visitors in search of curios, but by 
the natives themselves, whose cupidity has overcome the 
scruples of bygone days of abject barbarism. 

The Shaman,* or medicine man, is an omnipresent liv- 
ing conundrum to his unsophisticated people. He is a 
mystery which they cannot comprehend, and a terror 
always, for while he is a handy sort of a personage to 
have in a community, and he is supposed to have power 
to heal the sick, he is, nevertheless, believed to be in 
league with the devil. The malign influence of his spells 
is a constant menace, and no one can tell when or upon 
whom it may fall. This is a hard reputation to have, but 
the Shaman promotes it. He is a self-constituted buga- 
boo, having duly qualified himself for the role by a course 
of trying ordeals by fire, water, famine and direst torture. 
It ‘s probably his attested ability to survive infliction 
which in ordinary course would cause death, rather than 
absolute immunity, from any physical injury, which in- 
spires his people with superstitious fear. At the same 
time he is himself im constant apprehension of some 
clandestine influence at work to counteract hisown, If 
his incantations and mummeries fail of success, he charges 
the failure and its blame to whomever he chooses. Many 
an innocent life has expiated an alleged interference in 
days gone by. LIappily, his supremacy is now at an end. 
His sway was incontinently cut short by Capt. Beardslee, 
in 1879, when he interposed to prevent the murder of a 
woman who had been accused by a vengeful medicine man 
of being a witch. A witch used to have no more show in 
Alaska than she did in the days of our disreputable Pil- 
grim forefathers, 

It is the professional business of the Shaman to scare 
people and to keep them scared. It pays. Whenever he 
wants money, instead of ‘holding a man up,” he shakes 
his rattle at him. One shake will impoverish an ordinary 
Siwash, two will clean him out, It is the same with 
bodily ailments. As a medical practitioner he despises 
the use of nostrums, and discards all physic. His method 
is to frighten disease away. When summoned in a 
case of sickness he rigs himself out in a garb that would 
scare a hobgoblin and increase the pallor of a ghost. An 
invalid must be in great extremity indeed when he will 
consent to send for a doctor, An appointment with a 
nightmare would not require half thenerve, The patient 
knows just what to expect, He has prepared himself to 
be frightened by a long course of mental enervation, and 
he feels that it is merely a toss-up which shall stand the 
infernal racket the longer, himself or the ailment. In 
fact if he should fail to be frightened at all, the enchant- 
ment is kultus—no good—and the doctor withdraws, a 
mortified and disgruntled Shaman. ae ; 

Such dilemma is alarming, but the medicine man 1s 
prepared to wrestle with it, He at once dons a frightful 


+¢Shaman” is the name applied to the sorcerer or Magician 
among the talmuks and other tribes of Northern Asia, and the 


‘word, therefore, adds another evidence to confirm the belief that 


the Pacific coast tribes have an Asiatic origin, 


; (Ocr, 4, 1886, 


headgear of mountain-goat horns, with a mask of hideous 
device; and down his naked spine a row of horns, jet 
hlack and polished, extends in abnormal deyelopment to 
the very base. Long pendants made of dried skank skins 
and assorted intestines dangle from his head, armlets and 
anklets equally repulsive encircle his shriveled limbs, and 
his whole body glows with an ocher of green, yellow and 
red, Armed with a huge wooden rattle, fashioned in the 
form of a stork, with a demon carved on its back pulling 
out a man’s tongue with its teeth or some other collateral 
symbol still more repulsive, and carrying a long mystic 
rod or wand in his hand, he advances into the room with 
a series of postures and jerks, which impressiyely em- 
phasize his aggressiveness, overpowering the patient and 
leaving him limp and paralyzed with terror, If, how- 
ever, the disease should prove recalcitrant, the Shaman 
seats himself on the earth in the center of the room with” 
his back to the fire, and proceeds to beat the ground with 
his stick, shaking his rattle and singing with all his 
might, He seems in dead earnest, and, if there is any- 
thing in the logic of sympathy, the patient ought to get 
well instanter. But death too often plays the stronger 
hand, carrying off the victim and the malady together, 
much to the disgust of the doctor, who is very apt to 
make some outsider the scapegoat of his bad luck. Quite 
likely he marvels that man should die at all, and it must 
be even a greater surprise to him when he is called to 
shufile off his own mortal coil; for a magician so capable 
to heal, and to forefend death, would he likely to suppose 
himself exempt from the common fate. But the inevit- 
able end comes, and, in view of his peculiar relationship 
as middleman between mortality and the devil, it is little 
wonder that he is buried apart from his people, and that 
the site of his graye is shunned. In something of the 
strain sung of an abdicated monarch, 


He sleeps his last sleep, he has sprung his last rattle, 
No call can awake him to mischief again. 


CHARLES HALLOCK, 


WILD TURKEY DOMESTICATION, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

I have two turkeys—a hen and a gobbler—which were 
hatched out of wild turkey eggs found in the woods, and 
far from any human residence or from any tame turkeys, 
They are now about two months old and doing nicely. 
Next spring I suppose the hen will lay a quantity of eggs, 
and if there be any among your readers who would tice 
to infuse a little wild blood in their turkey stock, I will 
take pleasurein exchanging eggs with them—they giving 
me eges of the White Holland and brown turkey for my 
wild ones, egg for egg, I have no other turkeys but 
these two, and none of my neighbors have any; so there 
need not be any doubt that the eggs will be of the genuine 
wild stock. Whether the tame stock would be improved 
by the mixture I cannot say; but certainly the wild 
turkeys are far more hardy and easy to rear than the 
tame stock. 

I knew a party years ago who reared quite a flock of 
turkeys from wild turkey eggs found in the woods. Just 
after they were hatched, they broke andrun like a blue 
streak, all seeking a hiding place. The old mother had 
a time of it gathering them about her again and to com- 
fort them. They were then put with the mother in a 
close coop, with cracks too small for the little fellows to 
squeeze through, and there they were kept for several 
days, becoming at last tolerably tame. Then they were 
turned loose, staying about the premises with the 
other poultry and flourishing finely. Not one of them 
died or ever grew sick. They became yery familiar, feed- 
ing out of the hand and walking boldly into the house 
as if they owned it. Still they always had a dash of 
wildness about them, which demonstrated itself in various 
ways. For instance, sometimes when a stranger came 
about they would take a sudden scare and dart for cover. 
Again, they would seek the tallest tree for a roosting 
place, going up to its topmost branches, while their tame 
cousins would be content to go only a few feet above the 
ground, Then they had an unconquerable disposition to 
wander. At last they would stay out at night, and finally 
they got to staying two or three nights at a time, When 
they got down to this sort of business, it was not long be- 
fore their wild blood got the complete mastery of them, 
Finally every son-of-a-gun of them took to the woodsand 
never returned. But this was years ago, in a portion of 
Texas which was then very thinly settled, and full of 
wild turkeys. Had they been in a thickly settled country, 
with no wild turkeys te tempt them, no doubt they would 
have staid at home. I noticed that these wild fellows 
kept quite to themselves, refusing the society of the tame 
turkeys, and always fighting them when they came about. 
They evidently looked upon the tame turkeys as scrubs 
and far inferior as a race to themselves. I believe that 
nearly all the domesticated turkeys of Western Texas are 
derived recently from the wild stock. They show this 
distinctly, particularly in their blue heads, N,. A, a0, 

ABILENE, Texas, Sept. 22. 


Doc-WoLF Hyprip.—Ottawa, Ont., Sept. 30.—Kditor 
Forest and Stream: Mr. John Deslauriers, a well-known 
sportsman of this place, has just brought back from the 
West, where he has been on a shooting trip as far as Van- 
couver Island, a hybrid wolf, a bitch, half Gordon setter, 
half prairie wolf. She was bred by Mr. Bedson, of the 
Stony Mountain Penitentiary, widely known for his herd 
of domesticated buffaloes. She is six months old and is 
about twenty-four inches high at the shoulder, and is 
slightly built; is of a tawny yellow, plentifully sprinkled 
on the back with black hairs. Her coat is soft to the 
touch, but does not lie fiat. The tail is yery long and 
carried low, ‘‘sickle’-fashion. Her head looks just what 
it is—half wolf, half setter—and is carried high on a long 
neck, The ears are carried up straight, but are not sharp 
at the top, and look heavy. She is very playful and 
affectionate, just like a puppy. I had my Clumber, 
Johnny, with me when I went to see her, As soon as he 
caught sight of her he ran into the house and could not 
be induced to come out, although he is anything but a 
timid dog ordinarily. At last I dragged him out and 
within reach of the animal. She nearly went crazy with 
delight, squirming all round him, licking him, and trying 
to induce him to play with her. He stood, not moying a 
muscle, but not seeming to enjoy it by any means, and 
was very much delighted when I gayehim leavetogo. I 
will let you know how she gets on,—CLUMBER, 


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Camp-Sire Hlickerings. 
“That reminds me,” 

190. ' 
ee fall a party of us were out caning on Bruce's 
; Bayou. One of the tents was occupie 
Nat §,, Lockie and Jack A, The tent was rather small 
and the large tick filled with straw took up the entire 
width and made rather closequarters. The party, except- 
ing Jack A,, were old campers, and persuaded Jack (who 
had come well supplied with buffalo robe and blankets) 

ie comfort would be to make one large 
bed, using the buffalo robe for a foundation and covering 
with the blankets, Jack acquiesced and stood looking on 
while Lockie and the Doctor made up a most inviting 
looking bed. Nat 8,, in themeéantime, was quietly getting 
ready to turn in, and no sooner was the last of the blankets 
put in place than he had ensconced himself under one 
side of them, and giving them a scientific tuck, planted 
his 1751bs. of avoirdupois on the tuck. Lockie followed, 
and Doctor was not much behind him, Jack’s share of 
the blankets looked decidedly scant, but he turned in say- 
ing nothing, After about half an hour of tugging and 
trying to get enough blanket to cover one side of him, he 
gave it up and apparently dropped asleep. The rest were 


that the best plan 


certainly sound asleep, Nat 


GRAND HAVEN, Mich, 


: “NESSMUK’S” POEMS. 
QOME time ago there came to the Forpst AND STREAM a manu- 
R script volume of verse, written in the characteristic hand of 
“Nessmuk,” and bound in limp buckskin from a deer that fell to 
his own little muzzleloading rifle. The manuscript gave evidence 
of haying been much read by the author's friends; and it has been 
read and in partsre-read, here in the office, and frequently brought 
out for the entertainment of visitors when ‘“Nessmuk’s” name 
happened to comie up. Those who are familiar with “Nessmuk’s’ 
contributions to the ForEst AND STREAM need not be told that 
many of his poems relate to the woods and the camp; but their 
range is more comprehensive than this. If some of his versesare 
attuned to the soughing of the night wind through the hemlocks, 
and some are musical with the gurgle of the mountain stream, in 
others is the rhythm of life and labor—the ring of anyil and lap- 
stone, the buzz of loom and whirr of factory wheels, the city’s 
rumble, the roll of drum and cannon’s roar, And because hetween 
these buckskin coyers we have found so much true poetry— 
humor, pathos, shrewd philosophy, and that which has to it the 
ring of manliness, we propose to put the poemsinto the permanent 
form they deserve, and give them wider circulation than ever a 


manuscript can have. 


The poems, with a biographical sketch of ““Nessmuk,” will make 
a volume of something more than 120 pages. The book will be 
printed from type; the size of the edition will depend upon the 
number of subscriptions received, and the type will then be dis- 
tributed. The price for copies subscribed for before publication 
will be $1. For remaining copies after publication the publishers 
reserve the right to adyance the price. Subscriptions should be 
sent in on the blank form on page 218. Duplicate blanks will be 


sent upon application. 


NESSMUK’S POEMS. 


John o’ the Smithy. 

Gleaners after the Fire. 

Genius Loci of Wall Street. 

My Neighbor over the Way. 

Sunrise in the Forest. 

Surly Joe’s Christmas, 

The Mameluco Dance. 

Disheartened. 

Answer to “Flight of the God- 
dess,”” 

In the Tropics. 

Our little Prince, 

Mickle Run Falls, 

Typee. 

It Does Not Pay. 

Ida May. 

My Forest Camp, 

Hunter’s Lament. 

My Hound. 

Non Respondat. 

Tone. 

New Year's Eve in Camp. 

October. 

My Attic. 

Lotos Eating, 

For the Times. 

Drawers and Hewers.. 

All Things Come Round. 

The Smiths. 

To Gen. T. L. Young, 

Woodland Princess, 

Ballad of the Leekhook. 

Remembered—L. K. 

Mother and Child 

A Summer Night. 

That Trout. 

New Year's Ode, 

Stalking a Buck, 

Greeting to the Dead. 

Bessie Irelon, 


‘To John Bull on his Christmas. 


’ Crusading the Old Saloon, 


Game Bag and Gun. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co, 


by Dr. V., 
HUNTING IN THE HIMALAYAS. 


Lights and Shades of an Indian Forester’s Life. 
XI,—CONTINUED. 


\AMP BOKSAR, Lower Gurhwal, Sewaliks, Hast In- 
dia.—Returning to camp from our pig-sticking ex- 
pedition, G. declared his determination to go on to the 
Ganges in the evening, and gave orders for his camels to 
start at 3 o'clock. The man-eater was to be my chief 


Shikarees to go after him, and G. gave me provisional 
authority to offer 500 rupees reward, undertaking to get 
sanction immediately for the advance. After breakfast I 
looked over my correspondence. Using the local forester 
as my moonshie or scribe, I passed orders on the vernacu- 
lar correspondence, and had just finished when G. came 
inready for the road, It was then half-past four, and 
ordering my pony to be saddled, I rode four miles along 
the road with him, and as the sun was then setting, I re- 


S. and Lockie snoring a loud’) ceived his last parting instructions to bag the man-eater 
accompaniment to Jack’s chattering teeth. Jack quietly bss E S mu & 
got up, stepped outside the tent, and then pulling aside 
the tent flaps stuck his head in and called in a very loud 
whisper, ‘‘Lockie.” ‘*What’s the matter, Jack, why don’t 
you turn in?’ answered Lockie, ‘*Where’s my fun?” ex- 
citedly asks Jack, apparently trying to find it in the 
corner of the tent. By this time the rest of the party are 
awake, and Doctor sleepily adds, ‘‘What do you want 
with a gun at this time of night?” ‘There’s a coon inthe 
big oak back of the tent,” says Jack, making a desperate 
effort to get his gun from the case, They are all up now, 
rather scantily attired and barefooted, and all three rush 
to the oak tree (not noticing that Jack does not follow) and 
surround it. After some time spent in peering into the 
tree top, Lockie, through his chattering teeth, says, Ja-Ja- 
c-k, are you_sure you saw a coon?” Thereis no reply, and 
Nat says, ‘‘Where the dickens is Jack?” And then they 
all begin to see something more than coon and silently 
make their way back to the tent to be greeted by Jack on 
their entrance with, ‘‘Turn in, boys, take your choice of. 
sides, Pll take mine out of the middle this time.” Very 
little is said. The old campers conclude Jack is not such 
a tenderfoot after all, and Jack smokes good cigars under 
a promise of secrecy, but the story was too good to keep, 
and thus it finds its way to FoREST AND STREAM. K. 


if possible, exchanged adieus and galloped homeward, 
reaching camp while it was still daylight. 

I was planning measures of detection of dishonest subor- 
dinates over my after-dinner pipe, when the forester sent 
in his salaams, and being admitted, reported that the let- 
ter carrier from the Ganges had not yet turned up. My 
thoughts at once reverted to the man-eater, which, on the 
law of even chances, was the one missed by G. the pre- 
vious day, and which, driven over the hill, had entered 
the forest about midway between my camp and the Gan- 
ges and only three or four miles from the road. “It is 
possible that G. Sahib took him back with him,” said the 
forester, ‘‘to secure his own letters which were indistin- 
guishable in the dusk of the evening; none of us are 
afraid that the man-eater has taken him, for although the 
beast has been three years in the forest and killed so many 
villagers and bamboo cutters, he never once touched a 
man with a government badge on him, and the rangers 
are daily in the forest alone and have no fear.” The sug- 
gestion that G, may have taken him back to the Ganges 
was by no means improbable, and amounted almost to a 
certainty when, on inquiry, I learned that the letter bags 
were carried locked and that each forester kept a key. I 
tried to convince myself that this was the solution, but. I 
Was anxious, nevertheless, and gave orders for an early 
start in the morning. 

I got away betimes, and skirting the road at a distance 
of a mile or two, struck the hill at about six miles, and 
skirted its base, which sloped off toward the Ganges. 
There was a general line of Hupraaion at the base of the 
hill, with a narrow strip of grass cover, from which I 
put up two or three pigs and some spoon hinds, but I 
saw no stag until within a few hundred yards of the road, 
when one sprang up and went straight away from me, 
I hit him and saw him wince, but he recovered himself 
and went off at a gallop for another fifty yards, and the 
elephant moying, I was unable to fire the second barrel 
immediately. As soon as the mahout had steadied him I 
saw the stag, which had stopped suddenly in his run, 
stand as if paralyzed, and taking a second shot I bowled 
him over. I had reloaded my rifle from which I fired the 
second shot, and was looking at the stag as we ap- 
proached, when the elephant gaye sign, and the same 
mstant a savage growl not ten yards from me apprised 
me of a tiger crouching in the grass, I fired, the beast 
rose on his haunches, and I gave him the second barrel 
in the shoulder as he rolled over backward, when to my 
surprise I found that he had been lying in a bed matted 
with blood. Ilooked round and saw no victim, and as 
the tiger lay I saw no wounds save the two I had given 
her—one on the side of the neck the other in the shoul- 
der. She—for it was a tigress, with a very handsomely 
marked and bright skin—appeared to have ceased strug- 
gling, and after having made the elephant examine her 
with trunk and foot, and satisfied ourselves that she was 
quite dead, we dismounted, and by means of ropes at- 
tached to her near legs turned her over, off side upward, 
and saw that her left side was matted with blood and a 
great hole in the flank, which I had no hesitation in cred- 


pe tt get niny iting to G.’s express. As we turned her_ over a piece of 
Anmasiiay—on Sates. excrement dropped from her, and taking it in my fingers 
Polka Jackel: and breaking it, found the pieces held together with a 
Meier single hair. Crushing the mass add drawing the hair out 


carefully, it curled up in my hand, and declared itself 
beyond all question a human hair, although not from the 
head. Remembering the Gkoorka’s tale, I examined the 
chest and shoulders, and soon found an old but healed 
scar, not between the chest and shoulders, as had been 
supposed, but right in the muscle of the shoulder, On 
closer examination we could feel a hard substance, evi- 
dently a battered bullet, under the skin at the very top of 


A Summer Camp. 

Johnny Jones. 

Paraphrase on Brahma. 
Hannah Lee. 

‘Sixty-Five and John Bull, 

The Retired Preacher. 

The Scalp-Hunter Interviewed. 


Breaking Camp. the shoulder, 
Ohi ciao The three of us would have been unable to load her, and 


as | was anxious to get her into camp for a leisurely ex- 
amination of her internal economy, | was not sorry to 
hear voices on the road. Hailing the party to halt, we 
mounted the elephant and went down to the road, where 
we found a party of seven or eight fakirs, who freely 
prouered their aid on learning that the man-eater had 


Waiting for her Prince, 
Crags and Pines. 

King Cotton. 

Our Camping Ground. 
New Year’s Ode, 1866. 


Pauper Plaint, een secured. There were a great many ejaculations at 
Desilucao. first sight followed by laughter, and then the sturd 

May. rascals got hold of her and lifted her bodily to the ele- 
Isabel Nye. phant’s haunches, where she was soon lashed securely, 
Puir Buflie. ; with the stay on top of her, and the howdah braced to its 

_ Watching the River. tightest, to maintain it against the heavy strain, 
The Banshee, Tt must have been just dusk when G. passed the spot, I 
4n Arkansas Idyl. argued, and being probably uncertain whether he had hit 
Miah Jones, the beast or not, had either spent little time in following 
Tropical Scrap, her up, or had taken the wrong course. Query—Had he 
me - mnet the postman later and taken him back with him? 
cnor. 


We beat up the strip of grass thoroughly down to the 
road, about 200yds.,and then sighting another cluurp 
about 200yds. to our left, we advanced on it to find that it 
had already been thoroughly trampled down by elephants; 
we found some spots of blood, and were able to con- 
clude that G. had followed up the tiger to this clump, 
and that the beast having passed through it, it was too 
dark to trace her further, Giving up the quest we were 
about to make for the road, when I caught sight of a few 
thin tufts of table grass which appeared to fringe a water 


Deacon John. 

Temperance Song, 

O"Leary’s Lament, 

Wellsboro as a Temperance 
Town. 


The Cavan Girl, 
From the Misanthrope. 
Why I Love Hiawatha; 2 Tale, 


solicitude; L was told to license any party of professional 


course. Turning back the elephant we soon reached the 
spot, and there in a little water course, not 8ft. wide, lay 
the poor postman, face downward, the mail bag: still 
round his neck, his blanket pants torn off and one of his 
thighs stripped bare of flesh. We could now unrayel the 
whole story, the tigress had bagged him, carried him to 
the water course, and was busy tearing him when she 
heard G.’s elephant pass, or perhaps heard talking, and 
stole out to reconnoitre, One of the party had got a 
glimpse of her, and G, had fired, and going into the jungle 
had found the grass plat, and beaten it thoroughly with- 
out seeing the wounded beast steal off. Securing the 
letter bag, and leaving the poor fellow’s body where it 
lay. we hurriod off to camp, to send out his caste brethren 
to perform the last offices for his remains, 

And this bright-skinned lithe young tigress was the 
man-eater in defiance of all our theories that it was some 
decrepit old beast too inactive to seize deer, and too feeble 
to attack a boar or a buflalo, 

Arrived in camp, I found a note from G. telling me 
that he had fired at, and pretty sure he had wounded, a 
tiger or panther, he hardly knew which, close to the road, 
and that it was too dark to get on the track, and as he 
could not spare another day he wished me to go back at 
once and follow the beast up if I got on the track. The 
man-eater, he added, was somewhere about that neighbor- 
hood, and he had not met the postman although he had 
kept the road and been on the lookout for him, I de- 
spatched a note to his camp at once, giving full particu- 
lars and suggesting that the Ghoorkas should get a 
hundred rupees and that the balance should go to the 
family of the poor postman. This has been since ap- 
proved of. The poor fellow left two wives who get a 
hundred rupees each, and a young brother who secures 
the appointment, together with the two wives, to enable 

im to raise up seed to his brother according to the 
scriptures; the Ghoorka party get back their battered 
bullet and divide a hundred rupees between them, 

The native officials were unanimously of opinion that 
the man-eater’s fate was due entirely to his recklessness 
in attacking a government servant, and this opinion, has, 
I find, met general acceptance among all classes. For 
myself I cannot help feeling that if the beast had lived 
out the season, she would have added a zest which my 
budgets willnow want. What sticks meas unaccountable 
is that she was a full grown animal and has already had 
cubs, which cubs if they lived must have been trained on 
human flesh, yet as far as can be ascertained, she had 
always hunted alone. In my conversation with G. the 
question of one or more man-eaters had been frequently 
mooted, and when we first heard of the Kill in the 
Ganges yalley, following so soon on the kill at the 
other end of the division, we again discussed the question, 
but finding the Ghoorka’s bullet was evidence enough that 
our tiger was the one they fired at, some fifty miles off, 
and whether she had grown up cubs following in her 
course or not, she at any rate roamed over the whole 
division. 

And what made her a man-eater? Accident perhaps— 
poor fellow came suddenly on her over a kill and being 
attacked in a moment of unguarded fierceness was found 
to be an easy prey and probably superior in flavor to 
either pork, beef or venison—a systematic lying in wait 
for the next victim, an easy capture, and her man-eating 
Peovensties were confirmed. The poor postman had 

een seized from behind and his neck broken so that he 
could scarcely have been conscious of his fate. 
SKIKAREE, 


; MINNESOTA NOTES. 

ILLSBURY, Minn., Sept. 30.—The sporting outlook 
has not been so bright for five years, though owing 
to the unusual coolness of the weather and prevailing high 
winds the sportsman finds some discomforts. The north- 
ern flight of ducks has already commenced; that is, the 
birds have come down from their northern breeding 
puns to our lakes, sloughs, rice beds, and are tarrying 
or a while before continuing their journey southward. 
A good many of them will make their eternal tarry here- 
abouts. Not since the fall of 80 have such immense 
flocks been seen, nor such a large proportion of mallards. 
More brant are also seen than usual. Ruffed grouse are 
in great force, and already a little army of pot-hunters are 
scouring the woods. I have seen but a few gray and 
black squirrels as yet; but as the nut crop is great, good 
bags may be made later when the trees are bare of foli- 
age. Land hunters and lumbermen report deer and bear 
sign plenty. Few localities can equal this for the lovers 

of rod and gun. J. FRANK LOCKER. 


SAUK CENTER, Sept. 29.—Prairie chickens are not so 
plenty hereabouts as they were formerly, owing to their 
being so shamefully slaughtered out of season, There are 
a lot of loafers (they handle the gun and think they are 
Sponeemion) around here who do not care a particle for 
the law and really manage to escape its clutches, They 
go out “just for a ride” or “to train the dog a little” and 
kill off our poor little chicks before they are half grown 
and before other true sportsmen will think of shooting 
chickens, The prospect is fair for water fowl, especially 
ducks, but as yet the wild geese have not come down from 
the north in any great numbers. 

A bountiful harvest has been raised in this part of the 
county, and there will be grand good shooting if the 
Sah only come in sufficient numbers so we can almost 

eep our breechloaders ‘“‘red hot” after them. 

It is one of the best countries to sport in hereabouts, as 
the farmers are all very kind and obliging, and one can 


Y | usually find out by them a splendid place to “dig a hole” 


and wait the pleasure of Sir Goose. 

Wild rice is getting a start in a number of our lakes 
and marshes, and asthe ducks dearly love this species of 
food, I think it is bound to increase our water fowl in 
these parts. 

In my next I will give you a description of a fishing 
trip some time ago, to waters where fish can be found in 
great quantities, DELL. 


ABOLISH SPRING SHOOTING.—Greenport, Long Island, 
Sept. 26.—I think the ForrsT anD STREAM is worthy of 
all praise for the excellent work it has inaugurated for 


the protection of song birds, and also for its earnest en- 


deavors to prevent spring shooting. Ihave been out with 


the gun constantly for forty years, and have always 
thought it wrong to disturb the fowl and birds in their 
spring migrations; but it never occurred to the sportsmen 
to suppress the evil until the Forest anp STREAM opened. 
the war.—Isaac MoLELLAN, 


206 


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FOREST AND STREAM, 


MARSH SHOOTING IN CAPE COD. 


UR-R-R-R! What an infernal noise that old alarm 
clock makes, and sure to break into the best dream 

and soundest slumber. 
Up it is, however, for if a certain proyetb is true that 
“the early bird catches the worm,” even more so is it that 
the early sportsman takes the cream of marsh bird shoot- 


ing, 

The stars are still faintly shining through the morning’ 
mist as, after that best preparation for a day's work, a 
good hot breakfast, my friend C, and I, laden with de- 
coys, guns and lunch, tramp over the barren hillsides of a 
sleepy Cape Cod town toward the boat landing, startling 
on our way an old upland plover almost too fat to fly, but 
much too wary and respectful of himself to be caught 
within eunshot. 

The sail of our little sharpie is hoisted and soon we are 
running down the crooked channel of the bay, now and 
then hearmeg the soft whistle of a bunch of peep or ring- 
necks, or watching them while feeding on ie pebbly 
shore as we glide silently along, and hardly is the sun 
well risen when we reach the meadows and prepare for 
business. ©. noting the northerly wind concludes to try 
the mowed land to the south, expecting thereby to have 
first opportunity at any birds trading as they usually do 
up wind, and builds his stand on one of the open places 
in the marsh a mile or more away, while I prefer to try 
my fortune at a large shallow pond hole with open muddy 
edge, as better for all-around shooting. The night tide 
has washed the blind, but eelgrass isabundant, so itis soon 
repaired; the decoys are set out as naturally as possible, 
the plover ina bunch at the water's edge facing up wind 
with one a little apart from the rest, after regulation 
style, but the “summer” and “winter” yellowlegs scattered 
over the shallow portion of the pool wherever they may 
most easily attract the attention of any passing bird or 
flock, and then make myself as comfortable as possible, 
resting on the soft seaweed. 

While thus occupied two men come up and take pos- 
session of stands to the north and east; and soon it is evi- 
dent we are to have plenty of company, for surely there 
is another team toiling through the soft deep sand, laden 
with two others. 

A faint whistle diverts all interest from these new 
comers, and instead centers our attention on a small 
bunch of “summers” rapidly approaching. These soon 
are circling in the air replying to our calls, and finally 
drop to the decoys atthe most northerly stand where, 
just alightimg, two fell dead; the other two, terror- 
stricken, dart on, again wheel to the next decoys, but go 
no further on their southern journey. Soon another flock 
of five come straggling along and scale downward, whist- 
ling sociably at sight of their supposed relations feeding 
in the pool, 

Of these two *‘summers” fall to my right barrel, and 
one, a ‘‘winter,” to the left; while the two survivors, not 
wheeling, make off and soon are out of sight and hearing. 

The long wait following is not heeded, but interested, 
I watch the nimble movements of the peep and ringnecks 
running to and fro around the stand—often looking up in- 
quisitively at me not more than four or five feet distant— 
feeding and almost incessantly bathing in the warm shal- 
low water. A short note or squeal, and accepting our 
invitation a single grass bird, which has passed each of 
the northerly stands unseen, alights not ten feet distant, 
composedly smoothes his ruffled feathers a little and goes 
industriously to work seeking his breakfast. 

Evidently, however, all is not satisfactory, for with 
another squeak he flirts up as he came, but departing 
drops lifeless into the hedge some 20yds. away. What! 
two more gunners? yes, and there is still another! Nine 
persons on this one piece of marsh alone and reports of 
the guns are heard of others also further down the shore. 
What wonder that each year birds are reported more and 
more scarce, and bunches fewer and smaller in size? The 
last comers prove to be boys who (fortunately for us) do 
not intend to waste their opportunities; but wish to 
cruise over the marsh that they may have all the shooting 
possible; and after inquiring what the show for birds 
may be, keep on down the shore, and soon are heard 
banging away at the peep; leaving us in quiet. 

It seems to me that the small boy has never been rightly 
appreciated in shore bird shooting; he very seldom man- 
ages to secure many of the larger and more shy birds, 1s 
well satisfied to shoot some peep (perfectly happy to tramp 
all day for a few), and is a blessing when birds are scarce, 
being almost as good asa hawk for stirring up birds, 
which when so driven seem to decoy better than when 
merely changing feeding ground, j 

Soon another singling grassbird comes along, but making 
a bad miss I have to use a second cartridge, making 
amends a few minutes later on another single one, Two 
long hours are whiled away with lunch, pipe and a good 
nap, from which last the report of a gun arouses; and 
then the whistles are heard of three birds far away in the 
west. These will not decoy, but-nevertheless flying past 
far up overhead one falls to the occupants of a westerly 
stand, and one with broken wing to one of those at the 
east; the first bird proving to bea jack curlew; the second 
a doebird, while the survivor, a blackbreast, completes a 
very unusual trio, Half an hour later a single chicken 

jlover comes along, and then following a pair of red- 

reasts passing in a hurry comes from over the bay the 
attractive note of a blackbreast, and in company with it 
that of a winter yellowleg. Replying to our calls they 
circle once and again and with set wings drop down. 
Just alighting the plover takes alarm, but darting away 
a charge of shot overtakes him and he falls splashing In 
the pool, the winter, out of range, escaping without hurt. 
My friend C. now comes by on his way to the boat, and 
hardly is he well past thestand whena bunch of summers 
comes sailing along over the marsh from the south. These 
hear our call, turn, and in striking contrast to the shyness 
of our last visitors, with set wings confidingly drop to 
the decoys and alight in the shallow water. 

A pretty sight it is to see the six birds scattered over the 
pool dipping over the water and arranging their plumage, 
and so unconscious of any danger that it seems a shame 
to disturb them. After some little time their toilets are 
completed and they make ready to leave, 80 choosing the 
only pair I make sure of them, but as the rest rise, too 
confident of another, make an inexcusable miss with my 
second barrel. ~r é 

One heads away, the other three, bewildered, turn 
again to. my call, and having hastily reloaded one drops 
to my right barrel, and crossing, both the others are cut 


upon a rabbit or fox that might pass near by. 


down by my left. It is now too late to hope for more, 
so decoys are taken up, and after a tiresome walk through 
the sand reach the boat and soon we are drifting home- 
ward with the tide, over the smooth water tinted by the 
setting sun, tired yet content. ; 

C. brings back for his share of the spoils a doebird, two 
blackbreasts and one beetlehead plover, four summers 
and four grassbirds, while I count outone blackbreast and 
one chicken plover, a winter yellowleg and seven sum- 
mers, and three grassbirds, also two bluewing teal pitched 
up on my way to the boat in the evening, 

A rather poor showing for a hard day’s work, you say? 
Well, perhaps it is as compared with sport expected only 
afew years since, but very fair for an ordinary day now. 
Be thatas itmay, however, both of us were satisfied, each 
enjoyed the day; what more can be asked for?- 

Boston. 


MY FIRST BEAR HUNT. 


N the year 1862, while trapping with a friend on Rich- 
ardson’s Lake, in Northern Maine, after a very pleas- 

ant fall, during which we had explored every stream and 
pond for many miles around, setting traps wherever signs 
indicated any chance for fur, and the season being near 
its close, snow having begun to fall, we made a trip to the 
settlement of Magailoway, a distance of eight miles 
through the forests without a track onthe way, In passing 
a large rock, some ten feet high, we surprised a Canadian 
lynx which was crouched upon the top ready to spring 
He leaped 
down upon the opposite side and escaped without giving 
us a chance shot. Soon after we came upon the fresh 


track of a bear, and as I stood beside that noble track in 
the fresh snow, so soft and resplendent in the morning 
light, I felt a thrill pass over me such as I remember 
having experienced when, a small boy, from time to time 


I would venture to the edge of the forest after a light 
snow and allow my eyes to feast upon the track of a fox 
or rabbit. To stand for the first time beside the track of 
our most noble game will awaken every dormant feeling 
and create a strong desire to follow the trail and see the 
home of a bear, at least that was my feeling, so after 
arriving at the settlement I sought a man, Mr. Leavitt, 
who had had some experience with bears, and found him 
very willing to go. 

Karly the next morning we started. Upon coming to 
the river the ice was found too thin to bear us, so we got 
some boards which we pushed along one after the other 
and were enabled to cross. In due time we came to the 
track in about four inches of snow. It led due south 
toward Moose Mountain, and over a hardwood ridge 
which divides the waters of the Umbagog from those 
running into Richardson Lake. We had two dogs; one a 
good bear dog about half bull, the other a fine hound, 
When we crossed the ridge the dogs shot ahead lke an 
arrow and routed several deer, which struck directly for 
Cranberry Bog Pond, which lies about a mile north of 
this ridge. They were soon out of hearing. The hound 
was neyer seen afterward, We suppose he broke into 
the pond or was killed by the deer. ‘The other dog found 
his way to the settlement. "We continued to follow the 
bear’s track, which led us, after many turns, down into a 
low cedar swamp; and just as darkness began to close 
around us we came to an old logging road that leads to 
Lake Umbagog and called B. Carry, We decided to fol- 
low it toa camp at the foot of Richardson’s Lake and 
camp for the night. Soon after we came to a trail cross- 
ing the road; we made out to see in the darkness that it 
was an enormous bear’s track, the creature haying but 
three feet and one stub, or as we afterward found, a fore 
foot gone except the ball. He stepped only about ten 
inches and must have made slow progress. Mr. Leavitt 
said he would have that bear at any rate, so we made our 
way to the camp, which we soon had aglow with a good 
fire; and after passing a comfortable night we took an 
early start for the trail. 

We soon found that this old veteran was not so fine to 
follow as our young dandy bear of yesterday, for the 
latter chose the best walking ground, while this old 
fellow wallowed and crawled through the most inac- 
cessible swamps, along the Lake shore to the marsh. No 
one can imagine what one has to encounter following a 
bear’s trail unless he has once hada taste of the sport. 
We crawled through thickets of dead cedars and over old 


logs and rocks for miles, then we came toa great tract 


of burnt land where the pine trees lay across each other 
in some places ten to fifteen feet deep. We had some 
hard falls in crossing on these logs, but as everything bad 
has an end we came to better ground at last, and were 
soon surprised to see a great fine stub having rotten wood 
newly thrown out over the snow for many feet around. 
We felt that we had got our bear at last, but upon passing 
around the stump we saw that he had rejected it and left. 
With much disappointment we pulled on his track, He 
turned to the west and crossed the deers’ trail near the 
pond. Many times since I have wished we had followed 
to the pond and seen what had occurred there to have 
caused the death of our noble hound, had we known that 
he was lost we should have done so. Our big bear soon 
crossed the small bear’s track along the side of Moose 
Mountain; there we found where he had been eating 
mountain ash berries, having broken the trees down in 
many places, and at last he had made a bed upon a flat 
rock, but after resting a while he had taken his leave. 
We followed him to within two miles of the settlement, 
then as night came on we struck for home and came out 
soon atter dark at a clearing. We were very tired: with 
clothes well worn out, and our courage not a little 
dampened. 

After a good night’s rest and plenty of food we started 
upon the morrow, took the track and followed it south to 
a ledgy hill, where bruin had tried for a den, but could 
not suit himself. Then he had plunged into a shaky 
bog and wallowed in sloughs so deep we felt sure he must 
eet mired; but they will go through mud that would mire 
an alligator. At last, after an endless tramping back- 
ward and forward, he came to the Magalloway River and 
swam across. We set to work andmadearaft, After 
breaking away the thin ice so we could launch it, we set 
sail. One stood upon the forward end with a pole to 
break the ice so that we could draw it along a narrow 
canal toward the other shore. The river here is deep and 
has but little current, We had the old bear dog again. 
In attempting to cross on the ice he broke through and 
came near drowning; his strength was so nearly exhausted 
by the breaking of ice 


4 Indians at 
and a long cold bath that we had. 
to build a fire and rub him to revive his energies, We | 


were soon again on the trail. After much the same expe- 
rience, {rom hill to swamp and through all the bad places 
he could find, we stood at the close of day upon the shore 
of the Androscoggin River, and saw a newly frozen track 
from shore to shore where our game had gone across. As 
we stood there we held a council of war, I had had 
enough of it. I did not believe the bear would ever den; 
and so I thought it of little use to follow him further. 
Had I known what I have since learned, I should have 
felt sure of soon finding him snugly housed. Mr. Leavitt 
said peebayy. he was just across the river, and that we 
could go down to Errold, cross there, and, after stopping 
over night, go up upon the other side and get our bear; 
but I was anxious to go to the lake to attend to my traps, 
so I left my companion to go to Errold, while I returned 
to Magalloway. 

The remainder of this hunt I will relate as I got it from 
Mr, Levitt. After passing the night at Errold, he took 
with him a boy with a shotgun, he himself having an axe 
only, and proceeded to take up the trail on the opposite 
side of the river. He had gone only a very short distance 
when he saw the bear’s head protruding from 4 hole in 
an old pine stub. The dog rushed up and snapped at hina 
while he struck with the back of the axe at his head. The 
bear struck the dog upon the back and took him up on 
his paw, fastened by his claws to the skin and was about 
to take him in his mouth when a severe blow with the 
axe caused him to drop the dog and make an effort to 
escape. This he did by breaking through the backsids of 
the stump. A heavy blow administered upon his rump 
caused the axe to rebound, the thick fur making a com- 
plete protection, The boy fired his gum to no effect, while 
the bear disappeared in thick cover. Mr. Leavitt sighed 
for my heavy repeating rifle. and took the road nine miles 
for home. When he reached home his courage and ener- 
gies were well nigh exhausted, but upon relating his story 
to his brother-in-law, Mr. West, he was persuaded by him 
to. go and try it again, So they started the next day 
with the dog, which had a large wound in his back, 
They followed the track into New Hampshire, up 
among the Diamond River Mountains; found lodgings at 
a lumberman’s camp and started again the next morning, 
About noon the dog, being ahead, came up with the 
bear on the side of a hill, and while the dog and bear were 
engaged the men ran up and shot him in the side of the 
head with two balls in a little quill gun, which killed him 
atonce. They found a coat of about 3in. of fat covering 
the whole body. They took the skin and fat and reached 
the lumber camp (where they had stayed the last night) 
at dark and returned the following morning for the meat, 
which proved a valuable addition to the supplies at the 
camp. All was left there except a fine piece which was 
awaiting my return when J arrived from the lake. The 
fat made nine gallons of oil, fi 

I never have recovered from the disappointment that 7 
felt when I learned how near I was to that bear when f 
turned back. Many times since I have remained firm 
when all others have given up. Just a thought of it will 
cause me to rally when otherwise my courage would 
falter, Ihave since followed several bears, but none so 
large as that one, It was found that all the toes of one 
forward foot had been taken off by a trap, BRUIN. 


HUNTING IN THE LONE STAR STATE, 


AMP LOWER CHEROKEE, San Saba County, Tex. 

/) —AsI have been a reader of FOREST AND STREAM 
for some time, and am now in camp on a two weeks’ hunt 
and fish, will attempt to give youa history of our trip 
from day to day, 

On Tuesday, the 3ist of August, weleft Belton with one 
two-horse wagon and one two-horse truck loaded with 
tents, cots, blankets, cooking utensils, provisions, guns 
and dogs, for the waters of the Colorado and San Saba 
rivers. Our party consisted of Mr, M, Lusk, myself anda 
negro called Ben, as driver and cook, Benisa true type 
of the genuine African, about 30 years old, full of super- 
stition, fear and credulity, Our outfit was ample and 
complete. 

As the game law was out on Sept. 1, we didnot expect 
to shoot anything but squirrels until we arrived at this 
camp, The first day we drove twenty-five miles and 
camped at Soey’s Gap. On the next day we camped on 
the banks of the beautiful Clear Cherokee Lake, which 
heads in Llano county, or near the line, from a large 
spring of pure water, and is supplied through its entire 
course by large, bold, lasting springs, It abounds in the 
finest catfish—blue and yellow, black bass and gogele- 
eyed perch. It has lakes or ponds from 4 to1 mile in 
length, 20 to 40yds. in width, and from 2 to 15ft, deep. 
We arrived here about sundown and at once prepared our 
supper. We had killed four squirrels on the way, and 
Ben dressed them nicely and made what he called astew, 
squirrels cut up in six parts placed ina porcelain-lined 
pan. Hestewed them awhile and then added potatoes 
cut up with onions and mixed freely with red pepper pods. 
What a dish it was to a hungry man and how we relished 
it,as we ate our supper on an improvised table placed 
over a cot, sitting under large pecan trees with our torch 
flaring in the south breeze, the young moon peepmg 
through the trees, and the atmosphere as clear and pure 
as man could wish. : 

Our horses, after being fed, were staked out on mesquite 
grass some distance back from the creek. Mr. Tusk and 
myself placed our cots under a large pecan tree to protect 
us from the dew. Ben put his cot close by the hack and 
near the road, and was soon asleep. While we were talk- 
ing about the trip further on, and discussing the character 
of the country ahead, which I knew perfectly well, I was 
telling Mr. L. there was a heavy cedar brake to pass 
through, which was full of wolves, panthers, Mexican 
hogs, chapparal cocks, quail, and almost everything else 
but bear. At this moment a wolf set up a howl on the 
opposite side of the creek, and was answered by another 
not far off, with which Ben woke up and remarked that 
some one lived across the creek and had a lot of dogs, as 
they were howling all around. When I explained that 
they were not dogs but wolves, he was at the camp-fire in 
a moment, and lay down there, calling the two dogs. 
Trusty and Shep, to lie down by him. We went to sleep, 
and about midnight I awoke, and got up and lighting my 
pipe, sat by the fire. I thought of the times, only 18 
years ago, when I would not have dared to camp in this 
place with a fire burning, for the murderous Comanche 
that time made monthly visits, stole horse, 
murdered all the whites they could reach, and kept the 
people in constant alarm. On this spot in October, 1839, 


Gen, Burleser, with a small force of Texans, overtook the 
remnant of the once powerful Cherokees, and hada severe 
bout with them, killing six Indians and capturing many 
-prisoners—women and children—including the wife and 
children of the celebrated Cherokee Chief Bowles, This 
blow exterminated that once formidable tribe, and re- 
stored peace to the frontier for some time, until the 
Comanches and Apaches began to raid the frontier in 
1864-5, 

Camp Hor Sprina, Sept. 1.—We broke camp yester- 
day some time after sun up, after killing five squirrels 
and one teal duck, which we had forbreakfast, Ben was 
up early asking if them wolves had been around camp 
any more. and ‘the would just like to get a shot at one 
with a good rest on the wagon wheel, he would pay him 
back for 'sturbin’ his slurbers.” We arrived here about 
4 P, M., pitched our tent and prepared supper. While Ben 
was washing potatoes, Mr. Lusk and I got out our rods 
and went to the lake, just below the spring, baited our 
hooks with liye minnows, and in less than half an hour 
we had three yellow catfish, weighing about 14lbs. each; 
two bass, weighing #lbs. each and one goggle-eye perch, 
We had fresh fish, quail and doves that we had killed on 
the road for dinner, We spent the balance of the eyen- 
ing in fishing and killing squirrels. The next day we 
spent looking over the country for deer. I mounted my 
horse and with a Sharps rifle rode to the foothills, some 
seven miles back, but could not get in range of deer, 
though there were several bunches of fine bucks always 
ahead or on my right or left in an open country. On the 
2d several of our friends, all good hunters, came into 
camp to arrange for a deer hunt the next day. We con- 
cluded we would have a first-class dinner of our own get- 
ting up, so sonie went fishing, some shooting quail, and 
one of our party hunted bees, In an hour we had an 
abundance of fish and flesh, and our friend who was 
looking after his stray bees informed us that in coursing 
some bees that were working on button willow he had 
found a bee tree. We had an ax and it was not long 
until we were in possession-of a quantity of beautiful 
clear honey. -All the stockmen and farmers on the creeks 
and rivers here have bees, which do well. When Ben 
anounced dinner, five of us sat down to a meal that the 
most fastidious would enjoy. Fresh fish, fried quail, 
honey, biscuit, corn bread, potatoes, onions, fresh pepper 
pods and coffee, We ate dinner in a beautiful pecan 
grove, the trees loaded with fruit nearly ready to drop 
out, and within 15ft. of the celebrated Hot Spring, whose 
clear pure waters flow out of a fissure in the rocks and 
leap several feet to the earth. 

The next morning Messrs. Lusk, H. S. Reeves, Lovel 
and James L, Kuykendall, Dr. Homner, myself and Ben 
started out early for a deer hunt on the north fork of the 
Cherokee, seven miles distant. We there divided in twos, 
Mr. Lusk and J. L. Kuykendall formed the extreme right, 
Lovel Kuykendall and Ben formed the center, and Mr, 
Reeves and myself the extreme left, with an interval of 
half a mile between each couple. The country is covered 
with scrub mesquite, live oak, sumac, shin oak and cats- 
claw. We hunted faithfully until 10 o’clock without see- 
ing adeer, except that Mr. Lovel K, and Ben, when they 
refurned, related that while on Round Mountain they 
saw some seven or eight bucks about three-quarters of a, 
mile from them, ‘We dismounted,” Mr. Lovel said, 
‘*‘and tied our horses behind a clump of live oak bushes, 
The ground in front of us was broken and covered here 
and there with sumac. We had crept to within some 
five hundred yards of the deer; some were standing up 
and the others were lying down; all of a sudden the entire 
band ran away as if pursued, I got up and could see 
nothing, when Ben said, ‘Do you see thatdod durned yal- 
ler dog up there? He hasdone goneand scared them deer 
off.’ I looked in the direction Ben pointed and saw a 
large loba wolf trotting alone and coming quartering 
toward me. I raised my rifle and waited until he was 
opposite and fired at about one hundred and seventy-five 
yards, I struck him just behind the shoulders. He 
dropped, and Ben remarked, ‘That's what you get for 
running around the country; if you had stayed at home 
you would not be dar now where you is.’” 

Tn the afternoon we killed a dozen or more of squirrels 
that were cutting off the pecans, and some quail as we re- 
turned to camp. The next day we started for a different 
place with the same crowd, augmented by the genial Dr. 
Homner. Messrs, Lusk, Reeves and Homner went to a 
point in a large pasture to wait until Lovel Kuykendall, 
myself and Ben should take a circuit several miles to the 
right. We had almost completed the circuit when I 
heard Ben say: “‘Look out, look out dar, there he goes!” 
Kuykendall pushed out to the right and headed offa large 
buck, which turned and ran with the wind and within 
50yds. of Ben, who was still on his horse. Ben was point- 
ing his gun toward where he had last seen the deer, and 
the horse having had some experience in the same kind 
of business, was rather uneasy; as Ben would point his 
gun one way the horse would turn the other way, while 
Ben was holding the gun in one hand and holding the 
horse with the other, his eyes during the excitement were 
shining like tin pans and were almost as large. He fired 
away ever his horse’s head, which was as soon turned to 
where his tail should have been. The ball struck a bush 
about one foot over the deer and went whistling over the 
hill. Ben started after the deer thinking he could over- 
take it. This ended our day’s hunt. 

The rest of our time was spent in fishing and hunting 
quail, which are exceedingly abundant in San Saba 
county. We spent several pleasant days, and on our re- 
turn home after crossing the Colorado River, which was 
red with a heavy rust, caused by rain on the plains, we 
killed and carried home a large number of squirrels and 
quails, and arrived home on the 11th at 10 o'clock P. M., 
haying driven forty-five miles the last day, J. B. 

Bevton, Texas. _ 


MASSACHUSETTS.—The opening meeting of the season 
of the Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Associa- 
tion was held at the Parker House, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 
about thirty members being present and President B. A. 
Samuels in the chair. The names of two new candidates 
were proposed. The evening was devoted to a general 
discussion on fish and game, more especially on the short 
lobster question. it was voted unanimously to support 
Deputy Fish Commissioner Shattuck in his prosecution of 
these cases, both morally and financially. During the 
evening a fine collation was served. 


«l ROBINS, Mrapow LARES AND HigH-Houns cannot law- 
ily be killed at any time in New York, 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


AN OCTOBER OUTING. 


WAS reading back numbers of the FOREST AND STREAM 
lately, when I came across this sentence in-one of the 
articles, “It is not all of fishing to catch fish,” and at once 
my thoughts turned backward to many a past and gone 
camp by shore and in the forest. To my recollection 
thus stimulated, each particular outing seemed fresh in 
mind as the day when it happened. AsI thought of one 
in particular, I softly murmured to my sleeping dog, 
‘Neither is it all of gunning to make a big bag, hey, old 
boy,” and Jack opening one eye sleepily, nodded as much 
as to say, “Il agree with you, pard.” I have often 
thought I would write up that trip, and now I am going 
to do it. 

To begin, it was my idea, no matter what John may 
say to the contrary, 1 was tired, business was dull, the 
woods, changed to bright orange and scarlet, seemed to 
say, ‘‘Come away from the dusty city, with its cares and 
perpetual din; come to me and rest.” So I made up my 
mind that if I could only work John up to the proper 
pitch I would go, But I was crafty about it, for I knew 
that such a proposal fired point blank at him would call 
forth the usual excuses of business, etc. I lured him to 
dine with me, and when we were seated in my den, 
redolent of canoeing and the woods, I led the conversa- 
tion gradually round to past experiences, and at last re- 
marked, ‘John, I’ve an idea, Let’s take a week along 
shore,” and John slapped me on the back and exclaimed, 
“Tll go with you, Ned,” and so it was settled. 

Behold us then next morning collecting our traps and 
driving our respective households to the verge of mad- 
ness by calls for camping dufile which had been stowed 
away for the winter. But it isn’t real to us, we can’t pos- 
sibly make it seem so, that we are actually going out for 
a whole week. Now we are seated in the smoker, sur- 
rounded with guns, blankets, grub baskets, etc., bound 
for M. with a whole week ahead of us and business fading 
away in the distance behind. Jack, John’s namesake, 
lay curled up at my feet, every now and then giving a 
knowing wink, as if he said, ‘‘There’s fun ahead, I can 
almost scent a bird now.” 

Here we are at last at M., and how familiar everthing 
looks, the brown marshes stretching away to the north 
and south and yes, here’s Jim with his team, ready to 
carry us to our quarters way down there in the marsh, 
where you see that creek like a silver thread. We throw 
in our traps, jump up on the first seat, and as the train 
pulls out with a parting whistle of ‘‘Good luck, boys,” we 
trot gaily away at a pace of nearly six miles an hour, First 
turn to the left, along the sandy road, down this gentle 
slope, now out with you and let down these bars; so, and 
now we can see the house in the distance. 

“Any birds on the marsh, Jim?” 

“Waal, boys, not meny, Si’ Ewellwas out t’other day 
an’ gut putty good mess, but they’re scarcer ’n red ears at 
a huskin’.” 

Does this diminish our ardor? Not in the least; what 
do we care if we didn’t even see a bird; isn’t it enough 
to be out in this glorious air? I look at John’s character 
face, behind his black brier, and he seems to agree with 
me, 

Here we are at last in front of the little cottage which 
we always dignify with the name of ‘‘The Mansion;” out 
we jump, our dutile tumbled likewise and Jim drives off. 
Open goes the door and we stand in the dininge-room, bed- 
room, reception-room combined, with its two bunks on 
one side, and the rusty stove and deal table on the other, 
Now to work; I am cook, John splitter of wood and fire 
maker in ordinary, Jack biggest loafer in the crowd. 
Soon a spiteful sizzling is heard and a gentle odor—no, 
one can't deseribe it; no banquet ever gave forth such an 
odor. The delicious fragrance floats out to the wood pile, 
and brings John in axe in hand. He pauses in the door 
and delivers himself thus: ‘‘Cook, if supper aint ready in 
fifteen minutes, your head shall grace The Mansion’s 
walls and I will gnaw those marrowy bones of thine.” 
With which he disappears, while cook, shaking with 
laughter, spreads the cloth, dishes up the savory viands, 
and roars sup-per in a voice calculated to alarm every 
bird on the marsh, Supper is dispatched by the light of a 
tallow dip, and now for a peaceful pipe out of doors be- 
fore a blazing camp-fire. ‘‘Foolish to go out of doors 
when you’ve a house?’ Well, perhaps so; but camping 
without that fire at night under the stars is to me like 
‘bread without salt, good but insipid.” John makes the 
fire (A la ‘‘Nessmuk”), while I stretch out my 5ft. 8in. be- 
ee it, and am inclined to take a rosy view of life in gen- 
eral. 

Reader, did you ever have a chum with whom an out- 
ing was one season of unalloyed contentment; in whose 
company the greatest discomforts were only stupendous 
jokes, but without whom there was always something 
lacking, no matter if the trout did bite well and the 
weather was all you could desire? That’s John. 

But here it is il P. M., and if we are to make any kind 
of a decent try for birds to-morrow it is high time for us 
to retire; so in we go. The alarm clock is wound, straw 
shaken up, door and window left wide open, and now— 
yes, then you are fast asleep. No turning and twisting, 
just one roll in the blanket and good night. 

Then you dream you are out on the marsh, and here 
comes a flock of teal, 500 of them; you can connt them 
easily. You make ready to bag just 495 of them; but 
there is John, in the last stages of buck ague, both barrels 
cocked and blood in his eyes. *‘Well, let him have first 
go; hasn’t he done the same by you many a time?” There 
he goes. Bang! whizz! biff! whang! Great Scott! Was 
that an earthquake or a cyclone? Only the alarm saying 
in large print, ‘‘Five o’elock, boys.” Out we jump, wash 
in the creek, snatch a hasty breakfast and paddle down 
the creek to our stand; then out with decoys and lie down 
in our blind. 6:30 A, M.—No birds. 7 o’clock—Jack 
yawns, John follows suit. 8 A, M.—John takes a tramp 
and bags two wretched peep (cheers from the blind), 
comes back exultant, knows there are more coming. 
Hello! look at that big fellow coming straight over us. 
What is it? Never mind, bag him first and we'll name 
him afterward. Now he’s right over us: wait till he’s 
passed. Now! Bang so four barrels, but he don’t pause, 
not much, he’s used to it; just two feathers come floating 
down the wind, and he sails away with a ‘‘Good-bye, 
boys, some other time.” (Dead silence in the blind.) Bad 
shooting? Of course; but if we measured our enjoyment 
by the birds we killed our trips would count zero. 

_ After this we conclude to go back to the Mansion; we 
leave the boat and tramp back, hoping to get a shot at 
something on the way. Slowly we make our way along 


the creek, when suddenly there is a flutter of wings, a 
yell from John, and I turn just in time to see a large 
bird making off as fast as his wings can carry him. He 
don't go far though; the two guns roar and he concludes 
to stay with us, Great rejoicing. We execute a war 
dance round him that would do credit to a band of 
Pawnees, and now we go home jubilant for we have 
some game. “Only three birds,” I seem to hear some 
crack shot mutter. Well, do you suppose we want the 
whole earth and all the birds on it? No, we are not of 
that sort, my sarcastic friend. We go back perfectly con- 
tented and prepare the birds for dinner. We don’t know 
what the large bird is, but we are going to eat him from 
a sense of duty. Anything so unsportsmanlike, as killing 
game and leaving it to rot, is something we are incapable 
of even if we are poor shots. (Take that, my crack shot 
friend), But the bird eludes us. His revenge comes 
after death; don’t he just smell though, after we have 
cleaned him, We soak him in many waters but the odor 
isstill there. Itell Johnitis only the gamy flavor peculiar 
to denizens of marshy districts, but he doubts me and even 
mutters ‘‘chestnuts” under his breath. Finally we throw 
it away, for John says it is poison, and even Jack agrees 
with him after one sniff. Then we all feel better and 
content ourselves with bacon, griddle cakes, etc., which 
are good enough for any man. 

In the afternoon we paddle down the creek, across the 
river, to the beach, where we spend the P. M. at full 
length on the beach, smoking innumerable pipes and 
fairly reveling in the salt sea air. We have the peeps for 
supper, almost a mouthful apiece, and are just lighting 
our camp-fire, when there comes a sudden hail from the 
marsh, and Jim appears, ‘‘Jest slipped down to see how 
we wus farin’,” as heremarks. So down he sits on half 
of my blanket, fills his pipe, and after a pull or two in- 
quires, ‘*Waal, what luck?” Then we tell him about the 
“big bird,” and ask him what it was. After various 
queries as to its head, plumage, etc., are answered, he 
delivers himself thus: ‘‘Mus’ hev bin a coot. Though 
*twas curus ye shot him in the mash. Mebbe he was 
kinder prospectin’ roun’. They do smell almity strong. 
An’ so ye couldn't eat ‘im, hey,” and he roars with 
laughter. 

Next morning we are up bright and early and try the 
woods for partridge, but without success; so we give up 
after a while and tramp home. Is the day lost because 
we haven’t bagged all the game we can carry? Not 
much. Youdon’t knows. Many atime we have un- 
jointed our rods and left the trout still jumping, because 
we had enough, and we would do the same with the 
birds, only—well, there is no danger of our ever getting 
a great many of them. 

We devote the whole of the next day to a cruise down 
river, and although we take guns it is only for show; we 
have long since given up the birds. The breeze is north- 
east, strong and steady, so hoisting sail, for we have 
chartered Bradford’s catboat for the day, we slip down 
river with its brown marshes on one side and the narrow 
spit that separates it from the seaon the other. Many 
years ago, before M, had settled down into its present 
torpor, an attempt was made to cut through this spit and 
thus afford an entrance for vessels. An opening was 
made, but the sea cooly filled up the gap, and to-day only 
an indentation remains of the New Cut, as the inhabit- 
ants still callit. Further down at White's Ferry, we pass 
what was once afavorite camping spot with us, This 
was asmall hillock on the spit, on which grew a few 
dwarfed trees. It used to be a spot where one could find 
absolute peace. The broad ocean in front, behind the 
river, and on either hand the lonely beach; here I have 
passed many a pleasant day, alone or in company with 
John, with no sound but the lapping of the waves or the 
scream of the gullto mar our enjoyment. Now, how- 
ever, a huge summer hotel rises on that very spot where 
our tent was pitched and the air is made hideous with 
the screams of fair bathers. Match-making mammas and 
young men of the cigarette fiend order now usurp our 
old camping ground and eye us when we pass up or 
down river with glances of distrust, To-day, however, 
they are faraway, so we pass by in peace and soou see 
the broad ocean and feel just the first swell of its waves. 
That's far enough; we don’t care about going outside with 
this wind and sea, so down with your helm; that's the 
caper, and now for a square beat back through the wind- 
ing channel of North River. Camp is reached at 6 P. M. 
and after supper comes the long evening, the blazing fire 
and the jug of cider sent in by Jim. Heaven bless every 
wrinkle in his jolly old face. 

Then comes that day which we always resolve solemnly 
never to think of until it is fairly on us. That day when 
the sun always shines brightest, the birds always sing 
loudest, and everything seems more beautiful to us, be- 
cause, miserables that we are, the time has come to go. 
We rise heavy-hearted, get our plunder together, then sit 
down and wonder when we can come again and where 
the week has gone. A week, how it drags in the city, 
and how in camp the days fly. We load our baggage into 
the wagon and see it drive off, for we always walk to the 
station on the return trip; and as we pause for a last look 
at the ‘‘Manse,” John pathetically remarks, ‘‘Well, Ned, 


“Tis better to have camped a week, 
Than never to have camped at all.” 


The train pells up, our traps are tumbled aboard, 
‘‘Good-bye, Jim, old man,” ‘‘Good luck, boys, come again 
soon,” and we settle ourselves for the homeward ride. 
Business cares come thronginge upon us, but somehow we 
feel perfectly able to meet them now, yes, and vanquish 
them too. 

Only once is the silence broken when John says, ‘‘Well, 
Neddy, we'll go again next summer,” and I laconically 
responded, ‘‘You bet,” KANUOK. 


Utica, N. Y., Oct, 2.—Partridge shooting in central 
New York is very good this fall and many fine bags have 
been made by local sportsmen. Not long since a friend 
told me that he knew of the whereabouts of fourteen 
broods of partridges, Squirrels are also quite plentiful. 
I learned to-day that a friend in Trenton killed twelve 
gray squirrels and another two blacks in a half day’s 
hunt. Woodcock have almost entirely disappeared from 
this part of the State, and few, if any, have been killed 
here this season.—PORTSA. 


_ Marteoro Cius,—A club has been formed to lease the 
shooting eee ores a large tract of land at Marlboro 
Conn. e secretary is Mr. Fred N, Hall, of Brooklyn. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


JOor. 7, 1886. 


NOTESEFROM PENNSYLVANIA. 


A] ARREN, Pa,, Oct. 3.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
There is not much to report in sporting matters 

along the Allerheny River in this neck of woods. We 
used to have deer in abundance, with now and then a 
bear, and small game without number, But the breech- 
loader and the pot-hunter who has no regard for the law 
have made game very scarce. A few woodcock and 
grouse are about all we get. The law of the last Legisla- 
ture of Pennsylvania giving a bounty on foxes, wild cats, 
hawks, owls, etc., is doing good service, Grouse have 
not been as plenty in many years as this year, while the 
dry spring made the woodcock shooting fully up to the 
Byetiee of the last six years, though not up to former 

iimes. 

We have many good fishin the Allegheny, and might 
have more if the law was enforced. Several years ago 
the Warren Sportsmen’s Club got a supply of salmon and 
bass from the State hatchery for the river, and trout for 
restocking the smaller streams. They grew finely, but 
seines and spears and set line haye left few for the rod 
and reel. “For instance: A few weeks ago the Cornplanter 
Indians drew a brush seine at a place called Big Bend, 
eight or ten miles above Warren, under the mistaken 
notion that the law does not apply to the red man as 
well as the white. At least 1,000 spectators were 
present, many of them assisting in the unlawful 
work, In a single hour they took about 1,500lbs, 
of fish, many of them large and excellent for 
the table. Yet we have no fish warden, and 
this thing is likely to be repeated any day. Jf brush 
seines are not used, other seines and spears and night lines 
are Common. Besides dynamite is often used by those 
who consider seining and spearing too slow for their way 
of playing the hog. So what can we expect but poor 
hunting and fishing? In this emergency our shooters of 
leisure and ample means seek their sport elsewhere. F. 
H. Rockwell, who keeps first-class dogs, and H. E. Brown, 
Esg., rettzned not long from a Minnesota hunt. <A. D, 
Wood and M. Waters went for quail last season to Missis- 
sippi and will probably go again soon. When all else 
fails a few of our gunners try breaking clay-pigeons and 
blue rocks with about the average success, judging from 
the scores in the FOREST AND STREAM. 

How entirely this sort of shooting has changed here 
even in the last ten years, Then the wild pigeons were 
thick every fall and spring. If a man was too lazy to 
hunt them in the woods, he could buy them for the trap 
and thus keep his gun from rusting. Now not a pigeon 
can be found in all the woods where they used to breed by 
the million. Truly, pigeon trap-shooting is already a 
thing of the past. In its place artificial targets bid fair to 
make more recreation than ever at the trap. This change 
divyests trap-shooting of its cruel and repulsive features, 
while it may lack something of the interest attendin 
live-bird shooting. If this sport could also be divested o 
its gambling features, it would be an improvement, But 
so long as professional trap-shooters follow up the touma- 
ments, [ suppose we shall see shooting for gain, as we see 
horse racing and boating for the money and not the sport 
there is, or ought to be, in such recreations. 

What kind of guns we shall use for clay-pigeons is a 

uestion hardly settled. Five years ago the Bradford 
Shooting Club, which contained some of the best shots in 
the State, and held first-class tournaments, had hardly a 
gun smaller than 10-bore. Now half the best shots use 
the 12-bore, and many have 16-bores for game. This is a 
change in the right direction, and I look forthe American 
shooter to imitate the English in discarding large bores 
entirely. There is lit‘le use of lugging ten pounds of pot 
metal about the bush vhen six pounds of fine damascus 
will do the business. he little gun may require more 
skill, but what do men go afield for except to enjoy 
the pleasure a skillful use of the gun always brings? 
Limit the gun to seven pounds, and the little man 
or the old man has an equal show with the 
giant when the result depends on a steady nerve 
and good eye instead of physical power. The 
assertion of the English gunmaker that a number of men 
shooting with light 12-bores would outshoot the same 
number using heavy 10-bores, was considered rash. But 
T look upon it as a possibility of the future among gun- 
ners and gunmakers in this country as well as England. 
Fine steel is better than pot-metal and scientific skill out- 
generals physical force in the long run. : 

Our club lately lost one of its most ornamental, if not 
useful members in the death of Thos, H. De Silver, late 
of Hong Kong, China. He was nota superior shot, yet 
he probably spent more money in hunting and fishing 
than any other member. His guns and rods and accou- 
terments generally were the best in use and were dis- 
tributed among his special friends when it became appar- 
ent that he could use them no longer. PENN, 


THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION. 


ICHMOND, Va., Sept. 29.—Editor Forest and Stream: 

i do not know that there is much to tell you about 

our sportsman’s meeting. It convenes pursuant to the 

call of which I inclose you a copy; and from responses 

received we will have 150 to 200 members present. We 

will have headquarters on our State Fair Grounds, and 

some pleasant shooting, We hope to have a good organi- 

zation and do much toward improving our game protec- 

tive laws. We also contemplate field trial features in 
connection with it. JOHN 8. WISE. 


The call reads as follows: , 

Das Srz—Yielding to the request made from yarious sources 
that I should take the initiative in the endeavor to form ‘The 
Virginia Field Sports Association,” I invite you to meet _a number 
of our friends at my office, No. >7 Shafer’s Sari es Richmond, 
Va., at 10 o'clock A. M., on Thursday, the 2ist day of October, 1885, 
that being the first day of the State Fair. , 

I trust you will be present, if possible, and if you cannot be 
preselit, in person, you will send me the inclosed authority to have 
you enrolled asa member. If, from the answers receive: to this, 
we are assured of the presence of a considerable number of brother 
sportsmen from a distance, and that our effort will meet with a 
proper response, I will go to work at once and mInake arrangements 
for a shooting match at the fair, and other amusements o make 
your visit attractive. I beg you to come, if possible, and unite 
with us in the formation of the association. , A 

Almost every other State in the country has such an association; 
but owrs, while needing the aid of associated effort to protect our 
game more than any State in the Union, is altogether without any 
such society. : oe t 

T have hesitated long about assuming the responsibility of this 
call, because the task is laborious and thankless, at best; but 
some one must put the matter.in motion, and I feel it to bea dut 
we owe that some step should be taken to:—protect and replenisi 
our game supply before it is too late.. It so happened that, from 
time te time, friends in different parts of the country have, sent 


me copies of the constitution and by-laws of the various organ- 
izations of this kind, and I have preserved them. I believe I now 
have the printed plans of organization of nearly every such asso- 
ciation in the country, and, when we meet, will take pleasure in 
laying them before the body for the selection of their best features 
in framing our own code. 

Ttrust you will not dismiss this invitation lightly, on the score 
of some more important occupation or employment. Itis true 
that we all have other employments to which, if this be brought 
in conflict with them, it must yield; but this is not a mere inyita- 
tion to pastime, The proper stefs to be taken to preserve our 
game and replenish it,is a question worthy of the earnest thought, 
the time and effort of every good citizen, however grave his nature 
or employment. 

The general scope of our organization will be as follows: 1 To 
protect, preserve and replete ithe game of Virginia. IT. To en- 
conmize and promote field sports in such a manner as, while hay- 
ing a due regard to the first ppieeks they will be pursued so as to 
yield the greatest pleasure an Turnish healthful, homane and 
scientific enjoyment. IIL. To gain the friendly co-operation of 
gentlemen in different sections of the State for these objects, 
whereby results can be reached, far beyond anything attainable 
through individual effort, however praiseworthy or earnest. 

Under the first head much may be said: 

1. Undoubtedly we can, conferring together, do much to devise, 
present and secure the passage of laws far superior to the hap- 
hazard legislation now on the statute books. - 

2, In the manner of replenishing game where, by the severity of 
the seasons, or other causes, it has been destroyed, For instance, 
last winter, in Georgia, I saw hundreds—nay, thousands—of quail, 
alive in coops, and for sale as low as $8 per 100, In the particular 
localities where I shoot, we needed no replenishing, and I did not 
haye time to hunt up localities where they were needed, Yet 
there are sections of the State where they are almost absolutely 
destroyed. With such an Ba aaa as [ propose, we will have 
reports from all sections, and as they become barren, they may be 
restocked at an expense so trifling as to be no burden upon an as- 
peclation: of this sort, yet with a result gratifying beyond expres- 

1 . 

We may also try interesting experiments in introducing new 
eas of game, and in putting back ie the large wastes in 

idewater the game which was originally there and driven from 
those sections where they were more closely cultivated. 

_Under the second head much may he done to make the associa- 
tion a source of interest and pleasure tothe members. We can 
provide for the improyement in breeding and training our sport- 
ing animals, and incidentally find great sport in competitive trials. 
One who has been content with happy-go-lucky shooting, and 
thought more of the size of his bag than the way he filled it, little 
realizes how much more intense and how much more praiseworthy 
is the enjoyment of the sportsman whose interest is centered in 
the performance of his dog, and who subordinates the thirst for 
slaughter to an ambition to make his sporting companion a scien- 
tific workman. Our Virginia sportsmen, as a rule, have little idea 
of what advances have been made of late years among sportsmen 
in the science of hunting, or how much more pleasure is attainable 
in that way than in the rough-roll-and-tumble style of other days. 
It is to give them an pete into the “higher walks of art” in this 
matter of hunting—to introduce the scientific element in both the 
breeding and training of dogs, and thereby to increase the pleas- 
ure of using, as well as the intrinsic value of their stock—that 
this association is proposed. I need not repeat how much more 
effective is associated effort, than individual, to effect all this. 

Hoping to receive assurance of your personal presence at the 
time named, Iam, yours truly, JOHN S. WIsn. 


THREE FOXES AND A BIG BrARr.—Jefierson, White 
Mountains, N. H., Sept. 26.—Foxes are very plenty here 
this fall. The champion still-hunter of the State resides 
here, Nick Tuttle, a blacksmith, who takes a turn around 
the pastures near his house two or three times a week. 
One morning he returned with three red foxes before 
breakfast. He shot them all on a still-hunt. His method 
is when he sees a fox to wait until reynard is busy hunt- 
ing mice; then make a few steps toward him; if the fox 
discovers him he will remain quiet and imitate the 
squeaking of a mouse, when the fox will trot within easy 
gunshot. Nick shoots a 12-bore breechloader, with 4drs. 

owder and loz. No. 8 shot. Ihave read with great 
interest the articles on breech and muzzle, and think the 
man beiind the gun has something to do with the shoot- 
ing. The following will illustrate my views: A few days 
ago a large black bear was seen to enter a small swamp 
within a mile of Littleton Village. Within two hours the 
swamp was surrounded by over $2,000 worth of repeating 
rifles, shotguns and revolvers, The bear broke cover and 
the ball opened. Over 100 rounds were fired ata distance 
of from 10 to 100yds. Bruin is still living and enjoying 
his usual good health. The boys are all sure they aimed. 
at his heart, The next day Mr, Webster, a farmer who 
has asmall clearing sowed to oats on the side of the 
mountain, saw there signs of bears. He has an old hand 
cannon, which was formerly a flint-lock and has been 
percussioned over. He ranaslug about #in. long and 
small enough to go down with a patch, putting ina hand- 
ful of powder. Taking spare caps hestarted at dusk after 
bruin’s scalp. Tired out with waiting he started home, 
and as he passed a corner of the oat field saw a movement 
in the tall grain. He drew up the old blanderbuss and 
fired, The recoil laid him fiat on his back. One deep 
grow! from the direction he fired, and all was still. After 
waiting a short time he lit a piece of birch bark and found 
a bear weighing over 400lbs,, with his skull literally 
crushed. Chance shot you will say.—SPORTSMAN, 


Aw OLD QuESTION.—Ruffed grouse are reported scarce. 
I think hunting them with “‘treeing dogs” is slowly, but 
surely, working toward the destruction of this noble 
game bird. I would like to know if the readers of the 
FOREST AND STREAM consider this asportsmanlike method 
of shooting. I think it leans strongly toward pot-hunt- 
ing.—BLAcK Spot (Cumberland Co., Me.), 


MARYLAND.—Elkton, Sept. 27.—The prospect for quail 
shooting in this section is better than for some years. 
There has been no good rail shooting yet, owing to low 
tides and the large growth of rushes and cat-tails on the 
marsh, from 80 to 40 birds being the best bag heard from 
so far.—E. 5. G. 


Recom.—Editor Forest and Stream: As to recoil in 
shotguns and rifles, what are the best means for control- 
ing its effects? Will some of your contributors kindly 
give their views and experience.—GRANGER. 


OcroBER Days AFIELD will reward most sportsmen 
with something worthy of record in the FOREST AND 
Srrmam. We will be glad to have notes of field experiences 
this month and next. 


A PoUGHKEEPSIN MAN tried to club two fighting dogs 
apart. The gun missed the dogs, struck a tree, broke, ex- 
ploded, and killed the man. Don't-use a gun for a club. 


PENNSYLVANIA DEER SwasoN.—The open season for 
deer in Pennsylvania is Oct. 1-Dec. 31. 


Wr call attention to the new advertisement of Parker Bros., in 
another polaran, wed gives an account of the very creditable 
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erformmance iy gund at the second annual tournament of the 
Charaberlin Cartridge Co. a : : = 


Sea and River Hfishing. 


Address al’ communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


IN RE “HOME OF THE BIG TROUT.” 
To the Printer: 
Thou grimmest of all jesters, tell me, pray, 
Why “peek ’gainst peek” last week you made me say? 
I'll promise this—if eer I visit thee, 
Oh printer mild, it “Greek ’gainst Greek” will be; 
And angler neyer fought a busier fray 
Than you and I will—on that ‘‘aretic” day. 
J. HARRINGTON KHENE, 


NOTES OF CANADIAN ANGLING. 


| Aerie east 2a is often the greater part of happiness. 
Is there a greater delight, when the wind roars in 
the chimney and snow covers the ground, than to sit in a 
comfortable easy chair, before a roaring fire, and to map 
out in detail a fishing trip for the summer? All former 
mishaps are forgotten; there isno thought of the many 
times flies were entangled in the most demoniacal fashion, 
large trout were lost, tips were broken, but we see in our 
mind’s eye only the pleasing spectacle of enormous fish 
taking the fly in the most approved fashion and being 
landed in safety. When, therefore, last winter I saw Mr. 
J. U. Gregory’s letters in FOREST AND STREAM describing 
the new fishing grounds in Canada, I lost no time to 
write to him for further information; and often after 
that, when to all outward appearances gravely engaged 
in thinking out some difficult legal question, my picieits 
were really far away in the woods and rivers of Canada, 
and the question before my mind was whether bright or 
dark-colored flies would best answer my purposes. 

Thank Heaven! there is an end even to winter, and one 
fine July morning found me in Quebec and sitting in 
front of Mr. Gregory in his comfortable office in the De- 
partment of Marine and Fisheries. Talk about the 
brotherhood of Free Masons! There is only one brother- 
hood in the world—that of anglers. The kindness of the 
reception J found, the interest with which this gentle- 
man, notwithstanding his numerous official duties, en- 
tered into my plans, is something I will never forget. 
The fishing grounds he had written about (the lakes on 
the line of the Quebec & Lake John Road) had not turned 
out as well as he expected. But my mentor and guide 
provided better entertainment for me. He put me in 
charge of his nephew, a charming young man, who with 
his mother and sisters and one of their friends were sum- 
mering:at St, Raymond,a French village about forty 
miles up the line, This was to be my headquarters, and 
from there I could make excursions among the Lauren- 
tides and go up and down the St. Anne and connecting 
rivers. . 

St. Raymond is situated in the valley of the St. Anne, 
The scenery in the immediate vicinity, while not grand 
nor imposing, is pleasing and picturesque. The village is 
entirely and thoroughly French. Walking through its 
streets and talking with its people carried me back to the 
times long ago, when I used to take my vacationin some 
out of the way nook in the French provinces. It is this 
utter change in surroundings which gives such a charm 
to the stay in this quiet place. The boarding houses are 
fairly comfortable and very moderate in price, $12 to $15 
a month is the ordinary price. Any number of short ex- 
cursions can be made, and the boating on the river is 
good. 

But I forget in describing the place, that I am writing 
for a paper devoted to the gentle art, So I forgot the first 
days I was in St. Raymond, that I had come there to fish. 
There were stronger attractions, Although an angler, I 
am stilla man. Iwould have sorry opinion of any one 
under 70, who, when an opportunity was given to him, to 
enjoy the society of four charming girls, would rush off 
at once and go trout fishing, I tried to combine the two 
pleasures during my stay, and I believe I succeeded. 

Now for the fishing. Whoever imaginesin going to St. 
Raymond that he has simply to walk a few steps to fill 
his basket with two-pound trout, will be disappointed. 
The parish of St. Raymond is pretty well settled, There 
are farms in many places along theriyer. The Canadians 
are a yery prolific race and all the urchins fish, That 
under those circumstances there is still such an enormous 
amount of trout, even in the immediate neighborhood of 
St. Raymond, is astonishing. Those satisfied with trout 
running from 6 to $in., with occasionally one of a half 
pound ora pound, can gratify that ambition without 
sleeping one night out of the comfortable beds provided 
in his boarding house. Smaller trout can be taken by the 
thousand, but of course these do not count. Sometimes 
the excursions will lead him amid scenery equal to any to 
be found on this continent eastof the Rockies. The drive 
to the Little Saguenay (the north branch of the St. Anne) 
especially is magnificent, and he will find there simple 
but excellent accommodations at Delaney’s, and a pertect 
guide is Richard Stranahan. A Brooklyn artist, Mr. 
Grote, has built a house there, where he and his wife live 
during the summer, so that congenial company will not 
be lacking. All through this country there are many 
lakes, but I did not try them. 

But the trip of all trips is to the Malcolm Pool and the 
falls of the St. Anne, The country there is perfectly 
wild and in five years only seven persons have fished it, 
[I begin my narrative, which may sound to some as a fish 
story, by asserting solemnly, as if I were in the presence 
of a notary, that I will tell the truth, the whole truth and 
nothing but the truth. ] 

Starting in the morning, a three hours’ drive, part of 
which is through grand scenery, brought us at about 11 
o'clock at St. Gabriel, locality called ‘‘Piguemouche.” 
The guide and boat were soon secured, our provisions and 
tent fins puide furnished the latter) put aboard and away 
we started up stream for our four days’ trip. The first 
day led us over ground I had fished before. The fishing 
was good, although the trout did not run very large, and 
a very short time was sufficient to secure our supper and 
breakfast. Westruck our at pround at 6 o'clock, 
and went to bed early, knowing that we had a heavy 
day’s work before us. Two miles brought us, the next 
morning, to the foot of the rapids. For five or six miles 
the river is here a succession of rapids, or rather one con- 
tinuous rapid. All the guide can do is to pole up the 
empty boat, and in many places even this is impossible, 


so that the boat has to be pushed up. I tried the former 


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but found it impossible, and for six hours I was engaged 
in the refreshing exercise of wading up stream, The 
forests came nearly all the time up tothe water's edge, but 
occasionally they receded a little so there was some 
ground covered by high grass, along which it was possible 
to walk, But this was only exceptional, and it will be | 
readily believed that it was with a sigh of relief that 4 
greeted at half past one the little bark shelter at the head | 
of the rapid. There had been a couple of showers during 
this promenade which wetted me through, and just at, 
this moment the sluice gates of heaven opened again. I 
confess that I did not feel very enthusiastic over the trip 
when, huddled under the shelter, I endeavored to change 
my wet clothes. But soon the sun shone out brightly 
again and a good lunch with a cup of strong tea soon 
restored me to equanimity. The lunch consisted of a 
pound and a half trout I had taken just before coming to 
the rapid, and which I had proposed to keep as a trophy. 
It was with an incredulous sigh that I give him up to be 
butchered on the assurance of the guide that I would take 
so many trout bigger than this one that it was not worth 
while to keep such a sardine. 

A hole above the rapid was one of the places where 
Vésina, the guide, told me these monsters were to be 
found, When the sun was off the water we took to the 
boat and soon I was casting in the neighborhood of the 
promised land, My flies were a dark Montreal and yellow- 
drake, large, mounted as fluttering-flies. The rod was a 
9oz. Holberton rod of ‘‘moib” wood. I took afew small 
trout, but as I cast over the hole there was a flash, an 
enormous fish jumped clear out of the water and 
comes down on the Montreal. An exciting struggle fol- 
lowed, and after ten minutes I had the pleasure of seeing 
in the boat a beautiful specimen of the Salvelinus fonti- 
nalis, weighing by my pocket scales 44]bs. I must add 
here that on returning to St. Raymond, a careful compar- 
ison of these scales which were out of order with other 
scales showed that ilb. had to be added in order to get 
the correct weight. 

After I had feasted my eyes sufficiently on my prize, I 
went on fishing and was rewarded by the capture of a 
second fish, weighing about i]b. less. 

I felt that I was warranted to rest onmy laurels and no 
true sportsman needs to be told that I felt at peace with the 
world that night as I sat smoking my cigar and listened 
to the yarns told by my friend’s guide. 

The next day, after four hours poling up stream, we 
came to the Malcolm pool, The river suddenly widens 
out into a pool about 70yds. in diameter. The greater 
part is shallow, but about one-third partis quite deep. 
The number of trout in this hole is something fabulous. 
Almost every cast was followed by a rise and the greater 
number were trout of gvod sizes, running up to 24lbs. We 
were interrupted by a terrible thunderstorm which com- 
pelled us to seelk the shelter of the log hut which has been 
built here. But when at 8 o'clock the sun shone again 
and we ventured out to haye another try, the sport was 
again fast and furious. In fact to some hypercritical 
persons it might have appeared too good. There was no 
necessity of casting fast after the biggest trout came up 
and near to the boat. In fact it happened once that while 
my guide was unhooking a big trout taken on the drop- 
fly another big fellow took the tail-fly, which was dang- 
ling over the water not Gin. from the boat, and broke it 
elear off. 

Again roseate dreams came to us and in excellent spirit 
we set off for an ultimate object, the source of the St. 
Anne about four miles aboye the pool, Here traveling 
was again pretty rough anda good deal of wading had 
to be done. But after three hours labor, what a glorious 
spectacle. The mountains had gradually come nearer 
and nearer the river, rising up almost perpendicularly, 
their side clothed with dense forests. Suddenly a turn of 
the river showed us twoimmense granite walls, perfectly 
bare of all verdure. Between these fora hundred feet, 
the river flows like a torrent. Beyond that it widens out 
and forms a circular basin inclosed by mighty rocks. At 
the upper end of the basin is a small ledge about five feet 
high over which the water comes pouring down, and still 
further a second basin, into which a mighty waterfall 
came thundering down. In its solemn grandeur and 
utter solitude the spectacle is one of the most magnificent 
Lever saw, 

We lefé our boat at the lower end of the gorge or cafion 
and scrambled up the mossy rocks to see the second fall. 
All around the scenery is grand. Beyond this it is im- 
possible to pass unless a long detour is made. My guide, 
who had been there, told me of the numberless lalces to 
found in this region. He added, however, that the trout 
were small, This was the haunt of the monster trout. 
It was with some tremor that, standing on a rock in the 
middle of the channel, I cast my flies into the foam of 
an eddy, and slowly drew them against the current. Sud- 
denly | saw a monster trout come up quietly, suck: in the 
fly and go down, I struck, but too late. Another cast 
and I saw a fish swim against the current and go through 
the same performance. This time I struck in time and 
out he ran into the current, till nearly all my line was 
gone, Why should I describe what has so often been 
described before? Have we not all felt that sensation 
as if our lives, hopes and everything worth living for 
were at the end of that leader? Enough. I got him. 
Weighed, half a day after its death, by my scales, he 
weighed 4lbs., his length was a trifle over 24in., and he 
was a pure brook trout. He was taken with a Parma- 
chene-bills This was the end of my good luck. First I 
tempted a trout, which positively refused to take my fly. 
Then we went further into the basin and another giant 
broke my leader which had been cut and frayed in my 


_ fight with the large trout and which I had been impru- 


dent enough not to test. As it grew later the trout re- 
fused to rise, so after taking witha worm a dozen ib, fish 
for SUDBCE and breakfast we went home to the Malcolm 
pool. 
The next day was the one fixed upon for our return. 
Early in the morning we tried the pool again, but every- 
thing went wrong at first. The trout jumped freely 
enough but missed the fly, At last I hooked a large fish 
which ran all over the pond, scared away the rest, but at 
last was brought tothe net. He weighed a trifle over 4lbs. 
Back over the rapid, this time in the boat. The water 
was low, and it took us three hours to pass it, bumping 
over the stones all the time. Then over the old ground 
to the guide’s house. At the very last moment, when L 
was casting my flies mechanically and was taking in the 
beauty of the scene around me,TI struck a 2b, trout 
which, however, after a short fight, got away. I hated to 


end ny fishing with a miss, but there was no help for it. 
The day was far advanced, and I had to be back that 
evening to St. Raymond; and so. putting up my rod with 
a melancholy air, I ended my fishing for this year, The 
guide, who had a good horse, drove me back to St. Ray- 
mond. 

I leave it to the reader to judge whether this is not ex- 
cellent fishing. The trip took from Wednesday till Sun- 
day. Altogether I did not fish more than twelve or four- 
teen hours, and in addition to taking enough to have 
trout three times a day, I brought home ten brook trout 
weighing 30lbs., four of which were of 4lbs. and over. I 
tried only the holes and deep places, but if time had 
allowed, I am sure that by minding down the rapid water 
a number of fair-sized trout might have been taken, 

But good as the fishing was, if is not that fact which 
will always make me remember my stay atSt. Raymond, 
There will come a time when the big trout has faded from 
my memory, when only a dim recollection will remain 
of the Malcolm pool, and the falls of the St. Anne, But 
when shall I cease to remember the pleasant drives 
and walks in St. Raymond, the Canadian folks songs, 
sung by fair Canadian girls, as we drove home in a hay- 
eart.. And above all, how could I ever forget the famous 
day that we d’ ove to the village in a cart drawn by frisky 
oxen, to have our tintypes taken. The adventures of that 
day cannot be described in cold prose. From the moment 
that the fair driver with a look of determination on her 
face took the rein in her hands to the end, when, after 
haying smashed the whole concern through my stupidity, 
I led the captive oxen by the bridle back to the village to 
be photographed, notwithstanding the fates seemed to for- 
bid it, the whole story is full of thrilling episodes, to 
which only a poet could do justice, 

To any one of my readers who should follow my foot- 
steps, I can only say if the fish are half ag large and 
plentiful as I found them, you will be satisfied with the 
fishing, But if the girls you meet are one-tenth part as 
charming as those it was my good luck to find, you will 
be sure to join in the sentiment with which I end this ac- 
count of my trip—Vive la Canadienne. TRANIE. 


MUD AND PINE LAKES. 

T WAS the third day of last July when ChazlieS., 
with his beaming, good-natured countenance, came 
into my office, and in a mysterious tone, as if it wassome 
great secret he was about to impart and wished no one 
élse to hear, said: ““Let us go somewhere and celebrate 
the Fourth as suits us best, and escape the pandemonium 
which is sure to reign here to-morrow.” This I knew 
meant ‘‘Let’s go fishing,” and my answer can easily be 
guessed, for is not this question, ‘Where shall we go?” 
the spontaneous result of such invitations? And so it was 
to- answer this question that we must go and consult with 
Carnie, who always knows where to go, how to get there 
and what to take along. The matter was laid before him 
anda party of three was the immediate consequence, 
with only the one question ‘*Where shall we go?” remain- 
ing unsettled. There was to be a celebration at Pine 
lake, a big crowd at Park Lake, we could not be alone on 
the river; where should we go? ‘‘I have it!” said Carnie, 
“we will go to Mud Lake; I have heard they are catching 
some big ones there.” A man who lives near the lake 
had told him a short time before about catching some 
“sockdolagers,” among which was one black bass thal 
weighed 83lbs. **Did you see the bass?” said Charlie, 
after listening to the enthusiastic recital. ‘*No,” replied 
Carnie, ‘but this man I have known for along time, and 
he wouldn't tell me what wasn’t so.” Jt was settled then 
that we should go to Mud Lake; not that the bass story 
had any effect on Charlie and I, for Carnie liked to listen 
to big yarns (and tell them, too) and the efforts that were 
sometimes made in this direction would be deserving of 
the big fish hook, But at this lake we could be alone, and 
that was the one thing we desired above any other, unless 

it was the certainty of a ‘‘big string.” 

We were to be off at noon, and to get the tent, pond 
boat, fishing tackle and provisions together and loaded 
was no small job, Carnie was elected to the position of 
commissary a number of years ago, and, as he had filled 
the bill admirably, his term of office had not yet expired, 
What joys were in anticipation, what visions of black 
bass were before us as we bowled along over the dusty 
roads on that midsummer day! Each one in turn giving 
some reminiscence of past outings as they were vividly 
brought to mind by our expectations at the lake, or by 
the appearance now of some favorite woodcock cover, in 
passing by a famous snipe ground of former years, and, 
again, how the grouse were once so plentiful in yonder 
wood, where now a dog would be fortunate to find a hare 
on which to keep his nose in practice. Yes, happy were 
we as we smoked our pipes and spun yarns, and heeded 
not how soon we reached our destination. But here we 
are climbing the last hill before swooping down on this 
innocent little Mud Lake, that I am sure neyer harmed 
any one that it should be given such a name; in fact, one 
found it to be a misnomer, for mud was the very thing 
that was not in sight. Hven the bottom, wherever it 
could be seen, was covered with weeds and grasses; bul 
we would not change its name, no, for every locality 
must have its Mud Lake, There are no less than three in 
this county. 

In order to get toa place to camp we were obliged to 
drive through an orchard; which extended to the tama- 
racks surrounding the lake. We were but a moment in 
laying our plans, which were that Carnie should take 
the boat and try the fishing, catching some for supper if 
possible, while Charlie and I were to unload the trunks, 
pitch the tent and make our camp comfortable for the 
night. The camp was soon in apple-pie order, and there 
being nothing more to do Charlie decided to rig up and 
try his luck with Carnie, leaving me to look after the 
camp, as this is my best hold, to flutter around and keep 
things tidy. As the mosquitoes were yery thick and ap- 
parently also very hungry, I concluded to build a fire that 
would act as a smudge now and that would later furnish 
coals for cooking supper before fillmg my pipe for a smoke 
which was to be my only companion for an hour or so. 
Thinking to call the boysin I made my way down the 
narrow trail through the tamaracks, and as I emerged to 
their view I was greeted with, “Look! Look! See that fel- 
low go, ain't he gamy, though?” Then the fish was landed 
and Charliein the other end of the boat would gothrough 
the same rigmarole in landing a bluegill of less than a 
pound weight; they were biting as fast as the bait was 
dropped in and it must have beensport, but 
old fishermen trying tomake themselves believe that they 


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were landing four-pounders; that was a pretty picture. 
Boys,’ 1 called, rather softly, “hadn’t you better come 
in?” '*Yes,in a minute,’ came back the answer, and 
being satisfied with this I trudged back to camp, replen- 
ished’ the fire, refilled my pipe and stretched out on the 
blanket. It must have been half an hour since I was as- 
sured that my companions would be in ‘in a, minute.” I 
again made my way back to camp, only to return once 
more to insist on their coming ashore. This time they 
did not put me off, probably for the reason that it was 
getting so dark the fish had quit biting. 

It must have been nearly ten o’clock when the cook 
announced supper, and although we experienced a fecling 
of goneness, it could not be said that we were hungry as 
we sat down to our supper of fish and bacon done to a 
turn, with fried potatoes, bread and coffee, which might 
under other circumstances have called fourth compli- 
ments for the cook. While cooking our supper Charlie 
had conceived of a brilliant plan to feed the horses, This 
he did by backing the platform wagon down on the level 
place by the tent, hitching one horse on each side and 
placing the feed between them, using the wagon box for 
amanger. Our intentions were to have put them out in 
the farmer’s barn, but our plans had been somewhat upset. 
However, the horses were quiet and got along wonder- 
fully well as Jong as the oats lasted, but onour lying down 
atter this last effort they began stamping and shaking, 
which told us teo plainly they were becoming restive. 
We had just talked the matter over and concluded to get 
up and find a better place for them, when snap, bang, 
came the wagon pole through the tent not three inches 
from the bean cultivator’s head. One of the horses had 
got its foot through the spokes of one of the wheels, and 
in trying to extricate itself fell over, carrying the wagon 
forward with it, Rushing out of the tent we found that 
the horse had not broken its leg, and for this we were 
truly thankful, although it did seem as if the evil one 
were pursuing us. Wesoon had the horses securely tied 
at a distance from the tent, to trees that were not likely 
to be pulled over on us. 

Morning came, as bright a morning as ever dawned for 
a duly day; we were up and stirring early. Charlie and 
I left Carnie to get breakfast while we went out to try the 
fishing, Fishing in this little lake was merely a matter 
of how long the bait held out. There seemed to bean un- 
limited supply of bluecgills, all so hungry that anything 
but a bare hook would be sure of a fish. There might 
have been other kinds of fish in the lake, if there was we 
should have had to caught a way through the bluegills to 
give the others a chance at the hooks. We ate a hearty 
meal and took an after-breakfast smoke before striking 
camp, On leaving that bright and pleasant spot on Mud 
Lake we turned the horses’ heads toward Pine Lake. 
Here there was to bea celebration at the Pine Lake 
House, and country and city folk were gathering from all 
points of the compass and from far away, all bent on 
“‘one great jollification day.” Thinking to be well away 
from the throng we pitched our tent nearly a mile from 
the hotel on the grassy bank of the lake, a lovely spot in- 
deed to camp. 

Our stay at Pine Lake for two days was very pleasant, 
but so much like all other outings that a minute relation 
of if might be tedious. There was, however, one rather 
amusing incident (except to the cook) which Charlie and 
{i enjoyed very much. The teams had kept crowding 
upon us until the fence along the road and every tree and 
spot was occupied, in fact we were surrounded; we had 
brought all of the fish caught at Mud Lake with us except 
what had been eaten at the two meals, they were all 
cleaned realy for the frying-pan, and when at about high 
noon the fire was built for getting dinner, the throng that 
gathered around the camp-fire would have done justice” 
to the first circus of the season. Hvyerything went well 
until the fish began to brown, when up to the front crowds 
a farmer, an old acquaintance of Carnie’s, and after mak- 
ing himself known, (and somewhat familiar with all) said, 
“Carnie, I haint tasted a fresh fish in five years, I wish 
you would just give mea little one.” Of course Carnie 
gave itto him. He immediately retired amid the multi- 
tude of wistful eyes to a peacable place where he sat 
down to enjoy his fish. Then another old friend of 
Carnie’s appeared, he wanted a fish; then another, and 
another, till every man and boy stood with hands out- 
stretched waiting for the fish to brown; pan after pan 
was cooked and still they came, and some came back to 
eet one for ‘‘a lady friend” who couldn't get in, till the 
fish were gone; it was4o’clock and our appetites had 
got to the singing pitch, but we had no fish for dinner 
that day. After all, we denied ourselves but litte, and 
it was a great pleasure to see how the fish were relished 
by those who had basketfuls of good things that could 
not touch the fish spot. 

After our frugal meal of fried potatoes, bread and cof- 
fee (no bacon nor fish, thank you), we went out on the 
lake and soon had a fairstring of bass and pickerel, which 
we cooked for our late supper; so that we were not long 
without fish, 

In the morning Carnie rose early, and, taking his frog 
spear, started out to get some frogs ,to surprise us for 
breakfast, When he returned with a few small frogs and 
one very large one that looked like the great grandfather 
of all frogs, we were up and stirring, and all laid to and 
began getting breakfast. In dressing the frogs, as is our 
custom with all kinds of fish and game, we noted the con- 
tents of their stomachs, and were somewhat surprised to 
find in the large one’s two turtles, one a mud turtle, partly 
digested, about the size of a silver dollar, and the other a 
snapping turtle, a little larger, and still alive and ver 
lively, On being released from his prison he bowed his 
thanks and started along the sandy beach toward the seb- 
ting sun. I mention this fact for the reason that, when- 
ever we have told the story, the first question, generally 
asked in an incredulous manner, is, ‘‘What became of the 
turtlei” All that we know about him is that he ‘‘went 
West.’ 


The remainder of the day was spent in lounging about 
camp and entertaining our friends, who had found us 
out. Next day we put in full time fishing, with fairly 
good success, till the last moment before our departure. 
Then our hearts saddened. We had just nicely got set- 
tled down and felt at home, when stern duty called us 
hack to again enter the struggle for existence, But why 
go over the old, old story of breaking camp; the same feel- 
ing cones 0 us every time we turn our faces homeward 
after a pleasant outing, only to be shaken off and forgot- 


for those two [ ten the moment our dear ones meet us on our return, 


LANSING, Mich, — RAVELSTONE. 


210 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Ocr, 7, 1886, 


LAKE GOGEBIC. 


AKEH GOGEBIC, Mich., Sept. 28.—No section of coun- 
try offers greater inducement to the tourist and 
pleasure seeker than is found in Northern Wisconsin’ and 
the Peninsula of Michigan, Here nature is still robed in 
all its virgin beauty. We see these grand forests of hard 
wood, the hundred romantic lakes as in the days when 
the brave Marquette first raised the emblem of Christian- 
ity on the shores of Lake Superior. 
_ The famous Gogebic Lake is fifteen miles in length, and 
1s surrounded by an unbroken wilderness. The high hills 
surrounding the lake are covered with a marvelous 
growth of hard maple. Gogebic has been aptly called the 
gem of the northland. Being 900ft. above Lake Superior, 
the air is invigorating and the climate all that can be de- 
sired. The facilities for fishing are of the best, guides 
can be obtained acquainted with all the waters of the sec- 
tion at very reasonable rates. Facilities for camping out 
in the immediate vicinity of the best fishing grounds are 
of the best. 

This lake furnishes without exception the most remark- 
able black bass fishing in the country. The remarkable 
strings made here are almost beyond belief. We find 
that the bass average from 2 to 5lbs. Strings like the fol- 
lowing are frequently made: July 5, 1875, one day’s fish- 
ing by a party of Chicago gentlemen, 780 black bass 
caught in seven hours; weight of fish, 2lbs. to 5lbs. This 
is no fish story, but amply verified. The lake is the 
summer headquarters of several large fishing clubs. 
Trout fishing can be indulged in, the various brooks being 
alive with this gamy fish, In the forests surrounding 
the lake, game both large and small abounds in plenty. 
The angler and hunter here realize their most sanguine 
expectations. No other resort offering such captivating 
sport. The days pass too rapidly by. Persons visiting 
this section are sure to come again, There is a something 
in the surroundings and climate that draws us here. To 
the inyalid this climate has a remarkably beneficial effect, 
Hay fever, catarrh and its kindred diseases are greatly 
benefited here, while those suffering from pulmonary 
troubles receive, as it were, new life by the bracing air. 
It is with regret we leave Gogebic and resume our wan- 
derings northward. Dr. J. W. CORNELIUS. 


hundred to the bushel, or oyster shells caught or taken from 
the public eee within the water of the Great South Bay 
or Port Jefferson Bay, in the town of Brookhayen, but the 
same shall be returned to the water, in the place where they 
are caught or taken, and within ten minutes thereafter. 

SE¢. 2, It shall be lawful, notwithstanding the provisions 
of the foregoing section, for the Trustees of the said town of 
Brookhaven to give permits to catch, take, and carry away 
spawn, seed oysters, or shells, whenever, in their opinion, the 
condition of the oyster grounds will not be injured thereby; 
but in giving such permits they shall not discriminate 
against the residents of that portion of Islip formerly in- 
cluded in the Brookhaven patents, 

Sec. 8. It shall not be lawful for any person to carry away, 
or to haye on board any vessel, with intent to carry away from 
the waters of the Great South Bay, in the county of Suffolk, 
any oysters, spawn or small oysters, or oyster-shells, count- 
Ing 1,500 to the bushel, caught or taken in said bay, except 
when the same have been taken in pursuance of permits 
granted by the Trustees of the town of Brookhaven, as pro- 
vided by Section 2 of this act. 

Suc, 4. Any person who shall violate any of the foregoing 
sections shall forfeit the penalty of #50 for each offense. 

SEC, 5, Any person may, in his name. prosecute any offender 
for the violation of any law relating to shell fisheries in 
the waters of the Great South Bay, in Suffolk county, before 
any Justice of the Peace of the towns of Brookhaven, Islip 
or Babylon, in said county, for any penalty provided by 
such law for the benefit of himself and the Overseers of the 
Poor of the town in which the offense shall be committed, 
and, on a reeovery, shall be entitled to retain one-hakt of 
such penalty, and the other half, after deducting the & 
penses of the prosecution, shall be paid by the trustees to 
the said overseers for the support of the poor of said town. 

SEc. 6. Resolutions number 20, 21,32, 85 and 36 are hereby 
repealed. 

SEC, 7, This act shall take effect immediately. 


PRICES OF FISH IN NEW YORK AND BERLIN. 


Ww have received from Haase & Co., of Central Market, 

Berlin, a wholesale price list of fish dated Sept. 4, 
1886. For purposes of comparison we place the figures be- 
side those furnished by Mr. #. G. Blackford, of Fulton Mar- 
ket, New York, for the same date, the prices in each case 
being the wholesale figures per pound for dead fish, except 
in the mackerel, which are given by the piece. Messrs. 
Haase & Co. say that owing to the extreme hot weather many 
fish were in bad condition and therefore prices were lower 
than usual. The prices for a single week in Berlin and New 
York do not give a perfect comparison of value as they 


Lone IsnAnp.—The fishing for sea bass along these | average throughout the year, but still the list is of interest, 


eastern shores of the Sound has been remarkably poor this Benline Wemecvantia 
season. Last year that fishing was very good and during RhiNG SalMON. 0.5 cease cece $0.55 @ $0.58 Stet 
the preceding year it was tolerably successful, thrice Restigouche salmon......-.--..46 +150 sap. 
more so than this year. We think here that the season Pica eta ae ee Sear POE ie "55 
for sea bass fishing is about ended, and now we may ex- Norway salmon..... ..........-. 2t @ 138 ee 
pect some sport with the blackfish, which have not ap- Salmon trout..................+.- 23 QD 28 -10 
peared here yet. Our bait for them (the tautog of the ea Sa Algtis gckgtioge es Stic cass Be a 
Hast) has been fiddler crabs and clams, but we have lately BOIAS 67 eGkten nN neen ee TOTEEGE we OL 
discovered a new successful bait for them, namely, spider Pali ith terete ere eee eee 064@ 08 1244 
crabs, which we have ever esteemed to be worthless. The nde pa 2OS Es Os Dib OOD PRES T tt 03A@ 05 : 

; : ackeérel (@ach).. 05-2... 2. eee 06 @ .07 10 
bunker fleet seems to have been rather a failure this sea- Wihitetishe. \.).Mittero cee est 014@ 10 124 
son. Still there are many steamers here in hot pursuit of StUrSeONs sy fitsesseestv eres g eee as 064@ .... 6 
the menhaden schools. I have built a little shanty within eer cae Need ieee ae ones oe ae 
stone’s throw of the Sound, where I can observe the roll fee ASE ke haan 07140 40 
of the billows, notice the passing vessels and am ready at TES yo) Heer UR Asani aye: 0214@  .05 08 
all times to launch my boat for fishing. I counted here pacaiecnt panne apm ister aen he ie i 
on the 23d inst. no less than thirteen bunker steamers Hala a eee REN ee een teens pnd 1B 
busy at work with their boats and seines (but with no CWhitbsetees es epee Se lente O216@, 04. 


great success) all within a space of adozen miles, between 
Horton’s Point and Orient Point, But the fish taken now 
are large and fat and make good oil; but I hear that the 
“scraps” are notin high demand.—I, MCLELLAN (Green- 
port, N, Y., Sept. 26). 


LIVE FISH, 


These are not sold in New York and therefore no quota- 
tions are given for that market, the prices are for Berlin 
only: 

Pike (pickerel)...f0.126@$0.1744 Ide.........26, 0.05 $0.0834@S0.10 
Tencls RAE SAS Aes 214 sere Wels. seo. : ut ese 20 @ 27% 


ANGLERS’ PRIVATE CATALOGUES,—Hditor Forest and | Perch,..,.--.----. te @ tt Chasey eee ts 064@ .07 
Streaw: A gentleman witha large library of angling, | Bleak....----..-. = OP@ . 
fisheultural, and natural history works, published a large SHELLFISH, 
catalogue of them some five or six years ago, and favored ( ; 2 pat Berlin. New York. 
me with a copy. Recently he has sent a supplement to it peta eaet ae @ th... . $0. eee oD sar on 
and I find his list of full titles to be of value in comparing | CT?W#8h (fresh-water) 00....-....- 5 ents Hey eiCaeD, 
my own collection with, As the title page says, ‘‘From SMOKED FISH. en on ear 
the library of a practitioner of fifty years experience,” SalMonty ree | absee ee lowe sek een ibe teslpas $0.724@90.75 "20.20 


his name is withheld. It occurs to me that such cata- 
logues would be suitable for exchanges among the 
brothers of the angle, and they could be made as ornate 
asthe publisher saw fit, My own angling library has 
become so large that I had proposed to index it in a man- 
ner to show where all allusions to a certain fish or subject 
can be found, a rather formidable undertaking, as it in- 
volves going through every chapter in each book, except 
in the case of a few volumes, the titles of which tell the 
whole story. But this index would remain in manuscript 
for personal use and I have decided to first print a cata- 
logue, say of a hundred copies, which will be gladly 
exchanged with others who may have such publications. 
—F., M, 


THE NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION. 


TE have the report of the Fish and Game Commission- 

' ers of New Hampshire for the year ending June, 1886. 
Tt opens with the report of HE. B. Hodge, Superintendent of 
the hatcheries at Plymouth and Sunapee Lake. Five hun- 
dred thousand salmon eggs, partly from the Penobscot and 
partly from the Merrimack, were hatched and the fry planted 
in the head waters of the Pemigewasset. 

There have been hatched and distributed from the Ply- 
mouth station in addition to the salmon; Brook trout, 273,- 
000; landlocked salmon, 175,000; Lake Superior trout, 20,000; 
whitefish, 200,000. There are now about 10,000 brook trout 
from four inches in length to three pounds’ weight in the 
breeding ponds at Plymouth, and a large increase of eggs 
may be expected in 1886. There will be for distribution in 


GEE NG SEN EDN Ort Gx ag, SOR ag 1886 from the Plymouth and Sunapee Lake hatcheries: 


Editor Forest and Stream: This State is far behind in the PSAGhaCOUSAlGIOL oc oe eh TAN Oe 600,000 
matter of fish protection and propagation, and is conse- Ree Mont ae oe te es 430,000 
quently a good field for the seiner and dynamiter. Fish Landlocked salmon........ Lae cabo ie Aah 130,000 
Commissioner Reed offers a reward of $5 to any one who Lake Superior trout..,---.-++++-.0.ssesees 65,000 
will give information leading to the conyiction of any Whitefish... .-....2..6ccesee esses eee rnen ee 900,000 
person using dynamite or seines in White River or neigh- 1,725,000 


boring streams. This looks well, but the reward is en- 
tirely too small to induce men to complain of their neigh- 
bors, and it should be increased. It is time that Indiana 
had a vigorous board of fish commissioners and an ample 
appropriation for them to work with, Our streams need 
protection and stocking, but under the present system 
they get neither, All that has been done so far is to dis- 
tribute a few carp which were sent by the U, 8. Fish 
Commission and to offer the reward referred to above.— 
WHITE RIVER. 


The fishway at Amoskeag Falls has been improved by the 
erection of two wing dams on the west side of the river, 
which enlarges and deepens the pool near the mouth of the 
fishway; the center channel deepened by removing the rocks 
so that most of the water is concentrated into that channel, 
When there is a supply of water running overthe dam, there 
isno difficulty in fish passing up the fishway. Additional 
facilities have been made at Plymouth and Sunapee hatch- 
eries to provide for the increased number of eggs, and more 
been provided for breeding trout. 


E U. S. FISH COM. SCHOONER GRAMPUS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: |, ar > f 

In the midst of the discussion of yachting just now, and with 
the pride of a New England Yankee well to the front in conse- 
quence of Mayflower’s successes; may we call attention to another 
type of vessel which has lately appeared upon the scene. 
| “The schooner Gvampus of the U.S. Fish Commision is our sub- 

ject and a most excellent one too. Prot. Baird has for along time 
felt the need of just such a vessel, and Capt. Jas. W. Collins of the 
Commission has proved himself the man to ee and superintend 
the construction. The:‘Grampus is a pilot-boat-bowed handsome 
schooner of not quite 84 tons carpenter’s' measurement. She is 
90ft. over all, 22ft. 2in. wide, and draws lift. of water aft, ‘These 
proportions make an able weatherly craft, and that the Grampus 
is such the writer can personally youch for, having been one of 
the party on her recent cruise in seareh of tile fish 

- Prof. 


Hishenlture. 


Address ail communications to the Forest and Stream 


“OYSTER LAWS OF NEW YORK. 

| prea law allowing the Boards of Supervisors of 
| the different counties of the State of New York to add 
more stringent provisions to the State laws protecting fish, 
game, etc., there has been a change made in the oyster law 
of the township of Brookhaven, Suffolk county... -At the last 
meeting of the Bone of Supervisors of the county the fol-. 
lowing was passed: Hy, ere jeman the opportunity to embody in the Grampus lines more 
SEcTion 1. It shall not be-lawful for any person to sell, Peers Deer ad stability than are possessed by the average 
“banker” at present. Speed has heretofore been the greatidea, 


expose for sale, or have in his or her possession any oysters, 
ee or- small oysters measuring over one thousand five | and consequently an equal regard for safety has been lost from 


aird, with much appreciation-of the designer, gave that } 


sight. But a new era has begun, and already have deeper-bodied 
vessels made their appearance. Then too, straight stems or “pilot 
boat bows” are being adopted with equally satisfactory results. 
The Grampus is a fine specimen of a safe fishing schooner. Under 
sail she is smart, She works quickly and lies to as Capt. Collins 
says, “with her head under her wing like aduck,” and it is true she 
does lie to splendidly, Her head sails are arranged sensibly with 
jib and forestaysail instead of one large jib. 

The Grampus is furnished with Ostermoore’s life-saving mat- 
tresses fore and aft. The forecastle is finished in ash and black 
walnut. Thereisa boiler and steam pump with steam hoisting 
apparatus for beam trawling and any heavy hoisting. Between 
the masts is placed a_well in truncated form, with holes in the 
hottom through which the water supply is kept up. By this well 
itis hoped to be able to bring in alive various fishes and creatures 
of the mighty deep. On each side of this well pens for fish, ice, 
etc., are placed, The ice chest and steward’s pantry are next to 
the forecastle on the port side. The next section below deck 
toward the stern is the laboratory. Itis fitted with cases of gliss 
dep pe ec: etc. for receiving alchoholic specimens, and on both 
starboard and port sides are zinc-lined counters with deadlights 
overhead, where the dredge specimens and. all “critters? may be 
examined. Wor a vessel of the size the ‘‘bug-hunters’’! show to 
work is very good indeed. 

The cabin is very fine indeed (for a fisherman). it is about 15ft. 
square with two staterooms and two apartments curtained off 
from the rest of the cabin. hese apartments haye extension 
berths which are convenient, Under the cabin floor on the right 
a bath tub is found, and the balance of the space below is occu- 
pied by water tanks of some fifty barrels capacity. The cabin is 
finished in bird’s eye maple and cherry. is. white overhead and 
with a gilt bead around the upper sides fora border. The mess 
table is an extension and will seat seven, Neatness, common sense 
and a general ship-shape appearance at once strikes you. Let us 
offer our best wishes for the success and safety of the Grampus, 
May she bring in treasures that shall give _ioy_to the hearts o 
Prof, Baird and the assistants of the U. 8. Fish Commission, 
Pascience a home and abroad. 7. ne 

S Ata ass. 


THE NEWYORK FISH COMMISSION.—We have re- 
ceiyed a copy of the fourteenth report of the New York Fish 
Commission, IJtis a biennial report for the years 1884-5, and 
bears the legend: “Transmitted to the Legislature May 10, 
1886." It appears to be an improyement on former reports 
and we will review it later. 


SoRATCH NO MorE.—This euphonious heading will be found at 
top of an adyertisement in another column, and introduces a 
panacea for the bites of all insects, and also an article for poison, 
and as such will be appreciated by those who go into the woods, 


Che Aennel. 


Address dll communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


FIXTURES. 
DOG SHOWS. 

Oct. 5 to 9.—Annual Bog Show of the Danbury Agricultural So- 
ciety. B.C. Lynes, Secretary, Danbury,Conn. _ 

Oct. 13 and 14.—_Third Annual Dog Show of the Stafford Kenne 
Club. R.S. Hicks, Secretary, Stafford Springs, Conn. 

Oct, 19 to 22.—Fitth Annual Dog Show of the New Brunswick 
Kennel Club. H. W. Wilson, Secretary, St. Johns, N. B, 

Dee. 1 to 8.— First Dog Show of the Inter-State Poultry and Pet 
Sees Association, Cairo, Tl. A. A. Cowdery, Secretary, Cobden, 

1 


Dec. 14 to 17.—Second Annual Dog Show of the Western Connec- 
ticut Poultry Association. Frank D. Hallett, Superintendent, 
Winsted, Conn. Entries close Dec, 4, 

FIELD TRIALS. 

Noy. 8.—Second Annual Field Trials of the Western Vield Trials 
AeeOGiation, at Abilene, Kan. R. G. Van Horn, Secretary, Kansas 

tity, Mo. 

WoW 8.—Third Annual Field Trials of the Fisher's Island Club, at 
Fisher’s Island, N. ¥. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hoboken. N. J. 

Novy. 22.—Eighth Annual Field Trials of the Eastern Field Trials 
Qlub, at High Point, N. C. W-. A, Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Kings county, N. ¥. ; ; 5 . 

Dec. 6.—Highth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn. , ‘ 

Dec. 14.—Inaugural Field Trials of the Texas Field Trials Club. 
For members only. John F. Sharp, Secretary, Marshall, Tex. 


A. K. R.—-SPECIAL NOTICE. 

HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 
of pedigrees, etc, (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published eyery month. Entries close on thelist. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in adyance, Yearly subscription 
$1.50. Address ‘American Kennel Register,” P. O. Box 2832, New 

York, Number of entries already printed 4126. 


THE IRISH RED SETTER CLUB’S FIELD TRIALS. 


FWHE second annual field trials of the Irish Red Setter Club 
held at Laggale, county Wicklow, Ireland, last month, 
were very successful Four events were on the card. Yol- 
lowing are the entries and the result: 
PUPPY STAKES, 
Mr, J, J. Giltrap’s Avendale beat Dr. McDermott’s Rascal, 
Oia J. Ll. Price’s Dixie beat Mx T..O’Mara’s Bess, 
Mr. R. J. Li. Price’s Shanawaun beat Mr, L. F. Perrin’s 
Cissie. 
Dr. McDermott’s Ricket, a bye. 
Second Series. 
Dixie beat Avendale. 
Shanawaun beat Rickets. | 
Finat. 
Dixie and Shanawaun divided the stakes. 


BRACE STAKES, 
Mr. McGofit’s Mac’s Little Nell and Iveragh beat Mr, Per- 


in’s Hector and Cissie. 
iit Perrin’s Cissie and Wee Kate beat Mr, C. J. Black- 


an’s Ranger and Stella, 
Pte Pemi’s Wee Kate and Hector beat Dr. McDermott’s 


Rascal and Rickets. 


Final. 
Wee Kate and Hector beat Mac’s Little Nell and [veragh, 
and won the stakes. 


ALL-AGED STAKES. 
Hi. M. Wilson’s Mountaineer heat Mr, lL, F. Perrin’s 


Mr. M@G@off’s Iverach beat Mr. W. Lipscomb’s Dick Bragh. 


Mr. McHenry’s Carlos a bye. Mr, D’Arcy’s Blanch (drawn), 
Mr. McGoff’s Mack’s Little Nell beat Mr, Sullivan’s Mar- 
quis. ~ 


Mr. R.J. Ll. Price’s Dixie beat Mr. Blackham’s Ranger. 
‘Mr. W. G. Wybrant's Wave beat Mr, L. Perrin’s Cissie, 
| My. B. J. Ld. Price’s Shanawaun heat Dr, Gogarty’s Sandy, 
a Second Series. 
Mountaineer beat Carlas. 
Dixie beat Iveragh. 
Wave eat Bee - t 
Mac’s Little Nellabye. . a 
Tee tna Benin, | — 
- Mac’s Little Nell beat Mountaineer. - 
~ Dixie beat Wave. eae 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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; ; Final. _ 
Dixie beat Mae’s Little Nell, and won the stake. 


* 
OPEN BRAGE STAKES (POINTERS AND SETTHRS), 
Mr. 1. F. Perrin’s Irish setters Wee Kate and Cissie. 
Mr, J. McGoff’s Irish setters Mac’s Little Nell and Iveragh. 
Mr. R. J. 1. Price’s pointers Little Ben and Bellona. 
Dr. H, J. Gogarty’s pointer Ida and Irish setter Sandy, 
Mr. J. J. Giltrap’s pointer Lord Graphic and Irish setter 


Avondale. ‘ , 
Mr. W. H, Lipscomb’s Irish setter Dick Bragh and English 


setter Buck. ‘ ; 
Mr, 1... F. Perrin’s Irish setters Wee Kate and Hector. 


Result. 


Little Ben and Bellona first, Lord Graphic and Avondale 
second, 


THE MANITOBA FIELD TRIALS. 


eee report of the first field trials of the Manitoba Field 
Trials Club, for which we made arrangements, was re- 
ceived too late for thisissue, We give below a summary of 
the running. Mr, J, M. Avent, of Hickory Valley, Tenn., 
acted as judge, The trials weré run on prairie chickens. 


THE DERBY. 


For pointers and setters whelped on or after Jan, 1, 1885, 
Silver cups, $50 and $25, to first and second, and silver 
whistle, $10, tothird, There were five starters, all setters; 

SWw1et, lemon and white dog, owned by H. Galt. 


ead, 
Prince, black and tan dog, owned by W. W. Wellband. 


DAs# B., lemon and Wate eee owned by Thos. Johnson, 
eat 
DARBY, white, black and tan dog, owned by F. Waterhouse, 


Rock, red Lrish setter dog, owned by W. Cleverly, a bye. 
Second Series, 
Switt beat Rock, 
Dash B, a bye. i 
Tie for Kirst. 
Dash B. beat Swift and won first prize. 
Swift won second, 
Prince beat Rock and won third, 


ALL-AGED POINTER STAKES. 


For all pointers, silver cup to first, silver collar to second. 
There were only two starters and the prizes and honors were 
equally divided between C. W. Armstrong’s bitch Belle and 
J, Johnson’s dog Bert. 


ALL-AGED SETTHR STAKES. 


For all setters, silver cup to first and second, rug to third 
and silver flask to fourth. There were eight competitors 
drawn. and run as follows: 

Snort, black and tan dog, oyrnee by S. L. Bedson, 

eat 
Rock, red Irish dog, owned by F’. Sprado, 


st 


Q’APPELLE BELLE, black, white and tan bitch, owned by 
C. A. Boxer, beat 

BELLE, black, white and tan bitch, owned by Manitoba 
Kennel Club. 


FANNIE M., orange and wi biteh, owned by D. Smith, 
beat 
DaAsH B., orange and white dog, owned by Manitoba Ken- 
nel Club. 


MANDAN, blue belton Gz, owned by BR. B. Morgan, 
Nee) 

Don, black, white and tan dog, owned by Dr. Ferguson. 
Second Series. 

Q’ Appelle Belle beat Shot 

Mandan beat Fannie M. 
Tie for First. 

Q’Appelle Belle beat Mandan and won first prize. 

Mandan won second, 

Fannie M. won third. 

Belle and Dash B. divided fourth. 


MASTIFF MEASUREMENTS. 


Aditor Forest and Stream: 

Having just finished reading your impression of Sept. 23, 
may I be allowed to call some attention to remarks made by 
“S. T.7 in his notes on San Francisco show. ‘‘S. T.’s” notes 
on mastiifs are what especially amused me (being an ama- 
teur breeder). “S. 'T.,” before he writes criticisms, should 
study the “History of the Mastiff,” by M.B. Wynn. He 
would then be aware that the minimum standard allowed 
by the English Mastiff Club is 27in., and a mastiff that con- 
forms to “S. T.’s” standard of 31 or 32in., though not exactly 
a rarity, stillis hard to meet with, especially to get a dog 
of this height with symmetry and proportions accordingly 
great. Not having any knowledge of the dogs exhibited at 
San Francisco, I cannot judge of what they may have been. 
But I would point out to “S. T.” that in breeding mastiffs 
for great size, it is hardly possible to get weight and 
strength in proportion. To support my statements 
I may mention that Lukey’s Bruce J. stood 3lin., weight 
1601bs., 101bs. under the standard weight for his size. His 
Nelson stood 33in. and only weighed 150lbs., being 32lbs. 
under standard weight. Now sir, I think the ‘‘fancy” is 
content with a dog 28, 30 or 82in. high if he has weight and 
limbs in proportion (that is, limbs that serve him). Dr. 
Perty’s celebrated Hero Il. stands 32in, and scales 180Ibs. 
which is correct to the standard. My Baby stands 30in, and 
scales 175lbs. “S. T.’’ says that he considers no dog up to 
standard standing less than 31 or 32in, and weighing less 
than 1601bs. But for a dog standing 3lin. the weight should 
be 170lbs. with 10lbs. increase for every inch above, Could 
we breed a dog that would be active, symmetrical all over, 
muscular and not fall away behind, and get him 34in., 
weighing 2001bs., I think all mastiff breeders would be glad. 
But at present we must ask ‘‘S. T.” to moderate his require- 
ments to suit the age. REGINALD J. ASTON, 


ORLANDO KENNELS, Florida, Sept. 27- 


THE STAFFORD DOG SHOW.—The third annual do. 

show of the Stafford Kennel Club will be held at Staffor 
Springs, Conn,, Oct, 13 and 14. The show will be held in 
connection with the Stafford Agricultural Society. _The 
club has applied for admission to the American Kennel Club, 
and the show will be held under its rules. Cash prizes of $5 
or silver medal at option of exhibitor will be awarded in the 
champion classes to mastiffs, rough-coated St. Bernards, 
smooth-coated St. Bernards, Newfoundlands, greyhounds, | 
deerhounds, foxhounds, bloodhounds, pointers, English 
setters, black and tan setters, Irish setters, water spaniels, 
cocker spaniels, beagles, dachshunde, fox-terriers, collies, 
bull-terriers, Irish terriers and pugs. The prizes in the open 
classes will be 50 per cent. of entrance money to first, 30 per 
cent. to second and 20 ber cent. tothird, The club will spare 
no pains to make the show worthy the support of exhibitors, 
and they dope to see full benches and a good attendances, 
Dr, George Walton, of Boston, will judge somé of the classes, 
ue potion judges have not yet been selected; Entries close 
UCT. a i : ‘ \ 


THH FOX-THERRIER STUD-DOG STAKES.—AIl who 
intend to subscribe to Stud-Dog Stakes of the American 
Fox-Terrier Club should bear in mind that the subseription 
will close on Nov. 1, We give below thecircular of the club: 
“The Stud-Dog Stakes for 1887.—$2 each p, p., with a cup 
added by the president of the F, 'T. ©. to a subscription of 
$10 each by owners of fox-terrier stud dogs, whose get alone 
shall be qualified to compete. The get in competition to 
consist of a brace, dog and bitch, whelped after Jan, 1, 1886, 
which may be the property of different owners, The winning 
brace to receive one-half of the stakes and one-half of the 
subscription, the cup and half of the subscription going to 
the subscribing owner of the brace’s sire, one-quarter of the 
stakes to 6° to the second best brace, the remaining quarter 
reseryed by the F. T. C. toward advertising and printing, 
The death of a subscriber not to disqualify the get of his 
stud dog, nor the death of the dog. Subscriptions to close 
on or before Noy, 1, 1886, entrance to the stake to close as 
hereafter to be announced. The stake to be competed for in 
the autumn of 1887, in New York. Six subscriptions to fill. 
Renewal.—Subscription to close Jan. 1, 1887. The stake to 
be competed for at the spring show of the W, K, C,, New 
York, 1888, and to be published in the W. K. C. premium 
list, and entries to the stake to close with the regular entries 
for the W. Ix, C. show of 1888.” 


FOXES AND HOUNDS.—A correspondent writes from 
Southwestern Kentucky: Gus B. and the writer made our 
arrangements to tackle reynard for afew hours, After going 
to our place of meeting I found B. had gone with our nine 
dogs and left word for me to follow: So I mounted my horse 
and off I went, andin half an hour’s ride I could hear the 
dogs in full cry. Weran him a cirenit of seyeral miles, see- 
ing him often. and he seemed to be enjoying the fun, He 
crossed branches and ran over the hills and through thickets 
and woods. After going six hours and fifteen minutes he 
went to earth within 400yds. of where he had been started. 
Our dogs are not considered fast runners, but we think they 
are good stayers and make excellent music. Three are from 
the kennels of the celebrated foxhunter Frank Clayton, of 
Marshalltown, Pa.—Tomy (Hopkinsyille, Ky.). 


A FOSTER MOTHHER.—Ottawa, Sept. 29.—Hditor Forest 
and Stream: I have just heard what appears to me to be an 
extraordinary occurrence. On Aug, 29, Capt, Viette’s Clum- 
ber spaniel bitch Madge had a litter of pups. Her mother, 
old. Joan, was lined at about the same time but proved bar- 
ren, She, however, had a great deal of milk. She has com- 
pletely taken possession of Madge’s pups, and will notallow 

er to go near them. She feeds them and cares for them as 
if they were her own offspring. It was most fortunate that 
she did so, as Madge had very little milk.—CLUMBER, 


THE ST. JOHN DOG SHOW.—St. John, N. B., Sept. 27, 
Editor Forest and Stream: Entries for our approaching 
bench show are now coming in quite rapidly, and from pres- 
ent indications I feel warranted in saying this will be the 
best show we have yet held. We haye had over double the 
number of inquiries for premium lists we eyerhad. The 
entries will positively close on Oct. 9. There will be a large 
number of yaluable special prizes offered.—H. W. WILSON. 


ENTRIES FOR THE EASTERN FIELD TRIALS.— 
The entries for the All-Aged Stakes of the Eastern Field 
Trials Club number sixty-seven, with possibly more to 
come. For the All-Aged Setter Stake there are thirty-four, 
Pointer Stake thirty, with two pointers and one setter in the 
champion. stake, We hope to be able to give full particulars 
next week. 


BULL-TERRIER LOST.—A ‘mos. white bull-terrier dog, 
uncropped, with faint dark spots on ears. Information 
eens se recovery rewarded, Address C. J. Peshall, Jersey 

ity, N. J. ; 


KENNEL NOTES. 


Notes must be sent on prepared blanks, which are fur- 
nhished free on receipt of stamped and addressed envelope, 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound for retaining duplicates, 
are sent for 30 cents. 

NAMES CLAIMED. 
Ss Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Glen Royal and Glen Rock, Jr. By E. W. Jester, St. George’s, 
Del., for lemon belton and black and white English setter dogs, 
whelped Aug. 12, 1886, by Glen Rock (Druid—Princess Draco) out 
of Dashing Belle (Dashing Monarch—Blue Belle), 

Glen Della, Glen Dace, Glen Countess and Glen Princess. By H.W. 
Jester, St. George’s, Del., for one lemon belton and three black, 
white and tan English setter bitehes, whelped Aug. 12, 1886, by 
Glen Rock out of Dashing Belle. 

Buck Gladstone and Daisy Mac. By G. F. Clark, St. George’s, 
Del., for black, white and tan English setter dog and blue belton 
bitch, whelped Aug. 9, 1886, by Rex Gladstone (A.K.R. 2168) out of 
Little Fraud (Druid’s Boy, A.K.R. 2270—Victoria A.K.R. 1383). 

Goodwood Katly, Goodwood Duke and Goodwood Ranger. By S. 
C. Graff, Pittsburgh, Pa., for black, white and tan beagle dogs, 
whelped July 17, 1886, by Goodwood Rattler (King Pat—May Bell) 
out of Goodwood Music (Flute— Victress). 

Prince Belthus, Flirt and Mena If. By Warwick Kennels, Bridge- 
port, Conn., for English setters, one lemon and white dog and one 
black and white and one blue belton bitch, whelped July 30, 1886, 
by Belthus (Rock—Meg) out of Daisy (Dick—Rosa). 

Roxy Vera. By C. A. Parker, Worcester, Mass., for liver and 
white pointer bitch, whelped July 17, 1883, by Pete, Jr. (Pete— 
Woodbridge Nellie) out of Dr. Shattuck’s Roxy (Crow’s Grant— 
Saxon’s Nell). 

Count, Jr. By Gordon Woodbury, New York, for white bull- 
terrier dog, whelped July 3, 1886, by Count (Marquis—Kit) out of 
Little Nell (Little Victor—Daisy). 

Nauno. By T. R. Varick, Manchester, N. H., for white bull- 
terrier bitch, whelped July 3, 1886, by Count (Marquis—ICit) out of 
Little Nell (Little Victor—Daisy). 

Racer lI, By W. i. Deane, Somerset, Mass., for white, black and 
tan beagle dog, whelped May 14, 1885, by Racer (Rowett’s Rally— 
Lill) out of Hattie (Racer—Dolly). 

Little Mac. By W.E. Deane, Somerset, Mass., for white, black 
and tan beagle dog, whelped Feb. 17, 1886, by Rustler (Trump— 
Lady) out of Hattie SSE ee ‘ 

Bendor and Ormond. By #, Kessler, Staten Island, N. Y., for 
lemon and white and liver and white pointer dogs, whelped July 
My es: by Bracket. (Graphic—Bloomo) out of Lucia (Croxteth— 

elle). 

Mark Boy, Market, Marksman, Markstone, Markwood and Mark 
Antony. By E. W, Jester, St. George’s, Del., for lemon belton 
English setter dogs, whelped Aug. 27, 1886, by Gladstone’s Mark 
Co Oa ae A.) out of Aunty Fuller (Glen Rock—Countess 

irt). 

Mark Lady. By HE. W. Jester, St. George’s, Del., for lemon bel- 
ton English setter_bitch, whelped Ang. 27, 1886, by Gladstone’s 
Mark (Gladstone—Bessie A.) out of Aunty Fuller (Glen Rock— 
Countess Flirt). 

Max. By Miss M. Humphrey, Dedham, Mass., for black and tan 
Gordon setter dog, whelped Aug. 21, 1886, by Argus II. (Argus— 
Beauty) out of Jessica (Doan’s Tom—Cremorne), 

NAMES CHANGED. 

Hattie to Jewell. Vvhite, black and tan beagle dog, whelped July 
§, 1882 (Racer—Dolly), owned by W. E. Deane, Somerset, Mass. 

- Meteor’s Maid to Nameless, Hditor Forest. and Stream: In your 
issue of Oct. 8, 1885, I claimed the name Meteors Maid for white 


and liver pointer puppy, by Meteor out of Dee, whelped March 31,'} 


Tam now informed by E. FF, Stoddard that he claimed that 
name Aug. 9, 1884, Recognizing his claim as just, | surrender the 
name and claim in its stead Nameless —RoOyAL ROBINSON (In- 
dianapolis, Ind,, Sept. 29). ean 


[=~ Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. . 


mes ollo. G, sae ew York) St es hitel 
ingadine nlaur—= =——). to » WW, LucCKer's Apolo (slecor— 
Blass), Sept,12,- Bitae ae pder ate at 3 


SE 


Beatvice—Apollo. Ed. Mclaughlin's (Brooklyn, N, Y.) St. Ber- 


nard bitch Beatrice (St. Botolph—Belle of Sterling) to W. W. 
Tucker’s Apollo (Medor—Blass), Sept. 14 


Princess Lowise—Apollo, Chequasset Kennels’ (Lancaster, Mass.) 
St. Bernard bitch Princess Louise (formerly Lorna) (Hermit— 
Brunhild) to W. W. Tucker's Apollo (Medor—Blass), Sept. 6. _ 

Jiil—Sport. E. W. Jester’s (St. George’s, Del.) pointer bitch Jill 
(Pete’s Brandy—Fan Fan) to his Sport (Croxteth— ), Sept. 26. 

Bessie Noble—Buckellew. O. D, Thees’s (New York) English set- 
ter bitch Bessie Noble (Count Noble—Lady May) to W. A. Coster’s 
Buckellew (A.K.R. 30), Sept. 5. 

Rhea—Doe. American Cocker Kennels’ (Camden, N. J,) cocker 
spaniel bitch Rhea (McBeth’s Doctor—Tuppence) to their Doc 
(A. K.R. 8795), Sept. 27. ; ‘ : ; 

Jane—Graphic. B.S. Uunderhill’s pointer bitch Jane (Sensation 
—Lill) to Graphic Kennels’ Graphic (A.K.R. 2411), Sept. 5. ‘ 

Belle—Graphic. W., T. Mitchell’s (Lyncth’s, Va.) pointer bitch 
ple CeCe geet to Graphic Kennels’ Graphic (A,I<.R. 2411), 

ept. 21. : \ 

Mealy —Graphic. Graphic Kennels’ (Jersey City, N. J.) pointer 
bitch Meally (Pax—Climax) to their Graphic (A.K.R, 2411) Ang. 11, 

Minnie—Tom Thumb. Mrs. J. RK. Bennett's pug bitch Minnie to 
G. W. Fisher’s Tom Thumb (Boggie—Darkie) porte 25. y 

Pride of Delaaware—Rex Gladstone. 1, Yearsley, t.’s (Coatesville, 
Pa.) English setter bitch Pride of Delaware (Carlowitz—Ollie) to 
G. I. Clark’s Rex Gladstone (A.K.R. 2167), Oct, 3. 


WHELPS. 
(&" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Nellie. H.W. Jester’s (St. George’s, Del.) spaniel bitch Nellie, 
Sept. 23, six (three dogs), by_ A. Constable’s Nick. 

Bess. F.H. Bradbury’s (Elkton, Md.) Wneglish setter bitch Bess, 
Sept. 24, six (two dogs), by E, W. Jester’s Gladstone’s Mark (Glad- 
stone—Bessie A.). . ; 

Betty. Woodbrook Kennels’ er eee Md.) beagle bitch Betty 
(A.K,R, os Sept. 27, five (three dogs), by their Rattler I11- 
A,K.R. 2798), 

Swiss Rhona. Hospice Kennels’ (Arlington, N.J.) St. Bernard 
bitch Swiss Rhona (A.K.R, 8050), Sept. 29, eight (five dogs), by their 
Otho (A.K.R.. 483); one bitch since dead. J 

Meg Merrilies, Harry A. Fletcher’s (Woodford’s, Me.) Irish set- 
ter bitch Mee. Merrilies (A.K.R. 2181), Sept. 28, ten (six dogs), by 
his Prince (A.K.R, 1668). 

Heather Lass. A. H. Aldrich’s (Melrose, Mass.) Gordon setter 
bitch Heather Lass (Jack—Gipsey), Sept. 3, five (two dogs), by G. 
E. Browne’s Argus II. (Argus—Beauty), 


SALES. 
(2 Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Little Nell. White bull-terrier bitch, whelped April, 1883, by 
Little Victor out of Daisy, by T. R. Varick, Manchester, N, H., to 
C. A. Barnes, Boston, Mass. ; : 

Oxford Nettle, White, black and tan fox-terrier bitch, age not 
given, by Bob out of Tip, by Frank ©. Wheeler, London, Ont., to 
H. R. Lawrence, Brattleboro, Vt. d 

Hillsboro Frisky. White, black and tan head, fox-terrier dog, 
whelped December, 1885, by Mixture out of Hazel, by T. R. Varick, 
Manchester, N. H., to E. T. Rice, Newton Lower Falls, Mass. 

Benjo. White bull-terrier dog, whelped July 3, 1886, by Count 
out of Little Nell, by 'f. R. Varick, Manchester, N. H., to Michael 
Ryan, same place. : ; 

Rex Windem. Black and white English setter dog, whelped 
July 15, 1886, by Rex Gladstone (A.K.R. 2167) out of Countess 
Wind'em (A.K.R. 2564), by G. F. Clark, St. George’s, Del., to Dr. J. 
R. Housel, Watsontown, Pa. ; : 

Fanny. Tan and white beagle bitch, age and pedigree unknown, 
by EH. We Jester, St. George’s, Del., to A. J. Ward, Boston, Mass. 
Bud. Lemon and white setter dog, age and_pedigree unknown, 
like E. W. Jester, St, George’s, Del., to Jas. EK. Hair, Bridgeport, 

onn. 

Glen Roch, Jr. Black and white English setter dog, whelped 
Aug. 12, 1886, by Glen Rock (A.K.R, 1616) out of Dashing Belle 
(A. K.R. 814), by E. W. Jester, St. George’s, Del., to Dr. E. Lb. Mays, 
Del<alb, 1. ; 

Lead. Black, white and tan beagle dog, age and pedigree un- 
known, by li. W, Jester, St. George’s, Del., to Henry Boeschell, 
Baltimore, Md. 1 . 

Duchess. Fawn mastiff bitch, whelped Sept. 19, 1883, by Yourg 
Colonel out of Motive, by Ashmont Kennels, Beston, Mass., to 
Thos. Blyth, Peale, Pa. ; : 

Captain Tell. Liver and white pointer dog, whelped July 23, 1886, 
by William Tell (A.K.R. 2640) out of Vera, by C, A. Parker, Wor- 
cester, Mass., to F. H. Stowe, same place. 

Rattler, Black, tan and white collie dog, whelped 1881, by Tweed 
II. out of Lassie, by Kilmarnock Collie Kennels, Braintree, Mass., 
to Jas. H. Wentworth, Brighton, Mass, 

Kenneth. Sable and white colliedog, whelped June 27, 18386, by 
Kilmarnock Bruce out of Winnie, by Kilmarnock Collie Kennels, 
Braintree, Mass,, to H. R, Hallett, Boston, Mass. 

Talisman. Sable and white collie dog, whelped Oct. 27, 1880, by 
Trevor out of Guise, by Kilmarnock Collie Kennels, Braintree, 
Mass,, to F, Mason, Weymouth, Mass, 

Goodwood Joe. Black, white and tan beagle dog, age unknown, 
by Mark Anthony out of Diana, by 8. C. Graff, Pittsburgh, Pa., to 
L. K. Avery, Bremen, Ind. : ‘ . 

Count—Little Nell whelps. White bull-terrier dogs, whelped July 
8, 1886, by T. R. Varick. Manchester, N, H., one each to F. H. Dan- 
iels, Worcester, Mass.; Julius J. Estey, Brattleboro, Vt., and Gor- 
don Woodbury, New York. P 

Prince—Fanny whelps, Beagles, age not given, by E, W. Jester, 
St. George’s, Del., one black, white and tan bitch to A. J. Ward, 
Boston, Mass., and one tan and white dog and three tanand white 
bitches to J. N. Lewis, Ramseys, N. J. 

Gladstone’s Mark—Aunty Fuller whelp. Lemon belton English 
setter dog, whelped Aug. 27, 1886, by HE. W. Jester, St. George’s, 
Del., to J. N. Lewis, Ramseys, N. J 

Gun (A.K.R. 1538)—Morning Star (A.K.R. 1541) whelps. English 
setters, whelped June 24, 1886, by Chas, York, Bangor, Me., a black, 
white and tan bitch to H. W. Durgin, same place, and a black and 
white dog to N. H. Cowan, Baltimore, fe 

Goodwood Rattler—Goodwood Music whelps. Black, white and 
tan beagle bitches, whelped July 17, 1886, by S. C. Graff, Pitts- 
burgh, Pa., one each to Chas. Shore, same place, and L, K. Avery, 
Bremen, Ind. 

Bosco IT. (A.E.R. 3396)—Beda (A.K.R. 2815) whelps. Rough-coated 
St. Bernards, whelped June 24, 1886, by Mrs. J, Grant, West New 
Brighton, §. Bx N. Y., two dogs to B. B. McGregor, Mamaroneck, 
N. Y.; adog and bitch each to J. T. Winchester and Louis Ded onge, 
Staten Island, N. Y. 


PRESENTATIONS. 

Jolly Rev. Black, white and tan English setter dog, whelped 
Aug. 9, 1886, by Rex Gladstone (A.K.R, 2167) out of Little Fraud. 
by Ki, tae ester, St. George’s, Del,, to Jefferson Cooper, Pearl 

iver, N. Y. 

Monaree. Black, white and tan English setter bitch, whelped 
Aug. 9, 1886, by Rex Gladstone (A.K.h. 2167) out of Little Fraud, 
by HE. Wid ester, St. George’s, Del., to C. B, Faxon, Boston, Mass. 

Argus I1.—Jessica whelp. Black and tan Gordon setter dog, 
yee Aug. 21, 1886, by Geo. E. Browne, Dedham, Mass., to Miss 
M. Humphrey, same place. 


DEATHS. 


Foreman, Tan, lemon and white beagle dog, whelped February, 
1880 (A.K.R. 1120), owned by Edward Moss, Holyoke, Mass., Sept- 
27; killed by cars. ’ 


Rifle and Crap Sheating. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


RANGE AND. GALLERY. 


CREEDMOOR, Oct. 2.—The tenth championship marksman’s 
class match took place at Creedmoor to-day. The weather was 
cool and very pleasant, but a strong wind from 9 o’clock made the 
shooting rather difficult, and the scores were not as high as usual. 
The winners were: 


; 200yds. 500yds. ‘Tl. 
BF Young, Co G, 7th Reg,.....+......-.ecers00e Pall 25 46 
W P Pickett, Co B, 28d Reg... ... 20 24. 44 
D E Watson, Co A, Tist Reg. 21 41 
H Graff, Co B, 23d,......... ral 41 
® Larksley, Co E, 12th Reg. 20) 40 
N B Thurston, Co H, 22d..... oy sie 2 40 
CG Schultz, Co CG, 1th,.-).....0... Ethos 20. 40 
-. Lieut. Young is the first competitor who has won the medal for 
a second time, —. i ine 


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[Oct. 7, 1886, 


—— = a | as o/s ha[a aS a in it' TEC ain Se: ai niaiGaaitonE ei’ 


THE ARMY TEAM. 


pees the past week the finals were held in the series of 

selective trials by which the army team is evoluted out of 
the several division teams, now assembled at Fort Leavenworth. 
‘Preceding the decisive tests was a season of preliminary trial. The 
Division of the Missouri team had its four department teams pres- 
ent, and these engaged in a team match at 200, 300, 500 and 600yds, 
10 shots each. It was not a favorable day, and despite the fish-tail 
wind the following scores were made out of a possible 600 at each 
range at the known distances: 


200yds. 3800yds. S00yds. 600vds. Tl, 
IP ielOy eee np Oe eee voce 483 AGS 484 422 1,864 
LUT {01 re OPT pe aeede ice eas » 481 474. 468 390 1,813 
aT ert heey ee ee he ee th 462 ATT 458 ANI 1,808 
TN BRAS! ites co oa eck So nes 465 483 449 408 1,805 


For this match the Kansas City Times, which takes a great 
interest in army Matters, offered a handsome gold badge to the 
members of the winning team who, in a separate contest at the 
same ranges, should make the highest total score. This contest 
and the badge was won by Sergt. 5, P. Crow, Company C, Tyenti- 
eth Infantry, by a score of 43 ad 200yds., 42 at 300yds., 46 at 500yds. 
41 at 600yds., ora total of 172. In this contest the team averaged 
oyer 164 points, or a little better than 82 per cent. at all the ranges. 

The team match as skirmishers followed, each team acting as a 
body of skirmishers. The result proved a yictory for the Missouri 
Department team, the score Panning: f 

its in 


: = Penal- 

. Lying, Kneeling, Standing. ties, Score. 
IMITSROUTR = Sey neo ay « j 158 9 il 684. 
PALATES eh tele cats seas Be tl! 137 15 1 643 
RIRGSERUS gansta et) pa via/ertial = ae 2 132 32 2 624 
HAS LE hs bes ea tee teeg cic a 5 ae 142 13 2 617 


For a special medal offered to the leader in the winning team, 
eee A.C. Matomb, Fifth Cavalry, was the winner with a score 
0. De 

Fort LEAVENWORTH, Kan., Sept. 29.—The biennial army 
Tifie team competition began to-day. There was but little wind, 
the light was good and everything tended to good work by the 
Tifiemen. Sergeant Crawford made a bad break at 500yds. as did 
Garrard at 600, both making the same misses. With these excep- 
tions the scores made were more than the average. To-morrow 
there will be skitmish firing, when considerable of a change will 
take place in the position of the members of the team. General 
Sheridan arrived to-day to witness the contest, and will remain 
until Friday evening or Saturday morning. He was accompanied 
by his aid, Colonel Kellogg, and by General Rucker, retired. The 
following is the score of the team a8 made to-day: 


200yds. 800yds. 500yds. 600yds. ‘T’l 
%W Torrey. Ist Lieut, 6th Inf..... 44 AT 45 42 Liz 
J T Kerr, 2d Lieut, 17th Inf......... 44 41 44 37 166 
C E Gillette, 2a Lieut, Corps Eng. .41 42 39 29 161 
L, Roper, ist Sergt F,4th Inf,..... 0 36 31 40 147 
J T Crawford, Sergt A, 19th Inf ...42 2 28 44 156 
J W Weeks, Sergt BE, 6th Inf....... 40 43 42 43 168 
J B Denny, Sergt D, 14th Inf....... 41 ag 44 38 162 
M C Gustin, Seret B, 2d Cay........43 42 43 33 181 
W D Huddleson, Serget K, 4th Art. .44 43 a2 40 169 
G E Miller, Corp H, 2d Cay...,..... Et) 3g 4] 42 162 
CH Michel, Corp L, 4th Cay...,.... 40 41 42 48 166 
H Garrard, Pvt K, 10th Inf......--. 4] 4] 40) 26 148 


Sept, 30.—The wind this morning was almost blowing a hurri- 
cane at times, but the afternoon skirmish resulted in much better 
averages. Corp. Michel, of Troop L, 4th Cavalry, made the high- 
est ageregate and won the army team gold skirmish medal. He 
leadstor three days by two points, but hasa very strong second in 
Huddleson, of the Atlantic quota. Gen. Sheridan was constantly 
onthe ground to-day and much interested. The following are 
scores and standing of the team for three days: 


Aggregate 
Two days. Three days. 
Gorp Michel, 4th cays... 2... 2. . ete eee eee 144 310 
Sergt Huddleson, 4th art... ....-.-..........05,. 139 808 
Threwt Vorrey, Gihants eee es ove hoes eee oe 126 298 
Seret Crawtord, 19th inf..........-..--.-.+--+5 >. 154 290 
Sere Roper, uu ands pepe wees acer esertita rics ceeecrs 138 285 
Alar puMia Ter, ean ayes ce ets genectcets be cle b pw eietctareee ca on ee 121 283 
Lieut Gillette, Eng corps..-.......2......-4-.555 . 115 Py 
Serep Weeks) Gib WE, Me. les sees ae Bae snete at eee 108 276 
Beret Denney, think... 22. ae 118 275 
RereiiGaistin, Cotcavir...2Pil sh thie eee. ws 112 273 
Meo LNGE Ts ch Ghee St peeps ILIV poems 107 273 
PytiGarrvares (Ohh inten ..2-.., costes) wea recee ees 7 295 


‘ 

Oct, 1—The rifle contest of the regular army team came toa 
close to-day, Corporal Michel, troap L, 4th Cavalry, winning the 
two first gold medals on the army team and five ont of the six 
army medals offered by the Governinent. This has been done by 
no other man in the army siuce the competitions first began. When 
firing began this morning at_ known distance Michel led the next 
mai, Huddleson, 2 points. The latter at the 200yds. range made 44 
to Michel's 43, the latter still leading by1 point. At 300yds. Hud- 
dleson made 40 to Michel's 41, leaving the latter still 2 points in the 
lead, At 500yds, Huddileson scored 42 to Michel’s43. At the 600yds., 
however, matters became interesting and the greatest excitement 
prevailed among spectators. Huddleson had fired his score, mak- 
ing 44 points. Michel had fired 5 shots, each being a bull, giving 
him 25, when through some oversight the gun was discharged 
before Michel had taken an aim and amiss was recorded. his 
éreated a panic among Michel's friends; but in the next two shots 
he scored 8, making him 31. It was now necessary for him tomake 
two 5s. He scored a bull on each shot, making him 41 at 600yds. 
and tying with Huddleson for the four days with an aggregate of 
478 each. Michel haying the best record for two days’ skirmishing 
he was given first place and Huddleson second. Corporal Michel 
was the recipient of congratulations from many of the officersand 
ladies present, especially from his troop commander, Capt. 'Theo. 
J, Wint, 4th Cavalry, who placed in the corporal’s hand 4 $50 bill. 
Other officers offered him handsome sums, but they were modestly 
yefused by him, This afternoon at 4:30 General Sheridan presented 
the medals ts the winners in the presence of the troops of the gar- 
rison on the main parade. The following is the eqriplete Seore: 

SKIT= 
Known Dist. mishing. 


7 Ist Day. 24d Day. 2 Days. Tl 
Corp ©. Michel, Troop L, 4th Cav......... 166 168 144 ANS 
Seret W D Huddleson, Co K, 4th Art.....169 170 1389 «= «478 
Ist Lieut Z W Torrey, 6th Inf... ...-...-- 172 173 126 471 
Seret T T Crawford, 19t ene eD DARA 156 169 1st 459 
2d Lieut C E Gillette, Engineers.......... 161 166 11h = 442 
lst Seret L Roper, Co F, 4th Inf..,........ WAT 155 188 = 440 
Corp G EB Miller, Co H,2d Cay-.-.,-..-.--.. 162 155 121488 
Sergt J W Weeks, 6th fuf....,....... vee 168 162 108 = 438 
2d Lieut JT Kerr, 17th Inf............ ... 166 160 uy Ss 433 
Seret J B Denny, Co D, 14th Inf.,....,.... 162 152 Ms = 427 
Sergt M C Gustin, Co B, zd Cav.....---..- 161 152 11245 
Pyt Hf Garrard, Co If, 10th Inf........... 148 158 87-898 


Who the men are and what their previous record is the Kansas 
City ‘imes sets forth in its issue of Sept.17, where portraits of the 
team men are given as well. The list opens with a biographical 
notice of Lieut.-Col. Blunt who, on the first day of the preliminary 
practice, led the field with 171 in a possible 200, including a perfect 
score 50 at S00yds. the only highest possible made in the Army team 
work during the present year, of him and the excellent team he 
has mustered we quote: . . 

Lienutenant-Colonel Stanhope HE. Blunt, aide-de-camp to the Lieu- 


tenant-General and Inspector of rifle practice at the Headquarters | 


of the Army, is a native of Massachusetts and entered the Army 
from New York as a cadet at the Military Academy in 1868. 
Upon graduation in 1872 he was assigned as second lieutenant to 
the Thirteenth Infantry, and promoted to be first lieutenant in that 
regiment in March, 1874. in November, 1874, after duty for two 
seasons on surveying and exploration parties in Utah, Wyoming 
Colorado and New Mexico, he was, upon examination, transferre 
to the Ordnance Department, and served subsequently at various 
arsenals and at West Point as instructor of mathematics and of 
ordnance and gunnery. In April, 1880, he was promoted to a 
captaincy in the Ordnance Department, and in September was 
ordered to the Department of Dakota as chief ordnance officer, 
aud almost immediately after was appointed inspector of rifle 
ractice of the department, duties he continued to perform until 
ovember 1884, when General Sheridan selected him as inspector 
of 1iflé practice at the Headquarters of the Army, aud a year later 
also appointed him lieutenant-colonel and aide-de-camp on his 
personal staff. While on duty at Fort Snelling, Colonel Blunt 
conducted in 1881 the first competition of the Division of the 
Missouri, and in the three subsequent years the annual contests 
of the Department of Dakota. In the fall of 1883 he was directed 
by the Secretary of War ito prepare a manual of instruction for 
target practice, and his “Rifle and Carbine ee which wag 
adopted by the War Department in January, 1855, has since been 
the authority in our Army. on this.subject. Colonel Blunt has 
qualified annually asa marksman and sharpshooter since the 
establishment of those-classes, While under the rules formerly 
in vogue, he as an officer of a staff corps, was not permitted to 
shoot in the regular competitions, vet He has participated in 


several matches, and at Fort Snelling in 1883 wou.from over 100 


L 


Ro enes the gold badge offered for the best score in the six 
Partello, coming out second. At Fort Snelling in 1884 he won an 
off-hand maich at 200yds. and a gold badge, and also another gold 
badge as the winner of a skirmish match. Since 1884 he has not 
shot in any matches or competitions. 

Captain George D, Wallace, Seyenth Cavalry, commanding rifie 
camp, is a native of South Carolina, and graduated at West Point 
in 1872; assigned to Second Cavalry; promoted first lieutenant June 
25, 1876, and captain September 23, 1885. 

First Lieutenant Z. W. Torrey, Sixth Infantry, is the winner of 
the gold and silver medals for the Department of the Platte. He 
is a graduate of the class of 1880; has been a marksman since 188! 
and sharpshooter since that class was organized; was a member 
of ane acta team in 188%. Highest score on Division Missouri 

ean, 486. 

Second Lieutenant James T. Kerris a graduate of West Point 
and entered the seryice in 1851; has been a marksman since 1882, 
a sharpshooter since 1884 and a member of the Dakota team in 
nae and of Division of the Missouri team by an aggregate score 
fe) I 
Second Lieutenant Cassius HE. Gillette, Corps of Engineers, is a 
native of New York, Heisa graduate of West (Point and entered 
the service in 1884. He is a member of the Diyision of the Atlantic 
team of 1886, gaining second place by an aggregate score of 492, 

First Sergeant Ludwig Roper, Company F, Fourth Infantry, is 
a native of Germany. He enlisted May 19, 1873, and has served in 
Company F since that time, A sharpshooter since 1884. A mem- 
ber oi the Platte team in 1885, of the Columbia in 1886, and gained: 
first place on the Diyision of the Pacific team by an aggregate 
score of 509. 

Sergeant Joseph I. Orawford, Company A, Nineteenth Infantry, 
born May 26, 1857; native of North Carolina, Enlisted Dec. 23, 1876; 
non-commissioned officer since April 19, 1881, On Texas team 1882; 
1885 ang ree division team 1585 and 1886, the latter by an azgregate 
score 0 : 

Sergeant Weeks, Company E, Sixth Infantry, joined the service 
Oct. 18, 1881, and was assigned to the Sixth Infantry. He qualified 
as a marksmen, a member of the Platte team in 1885 and division 
team same year. Selected as “distinguished marksman,” winning 
place on Army team by an aggregate score of 499, 

Sergeant James B. Denny, Company D, Fourteenth Infantry, 
was born in Ireland, May 16, 1880. He enlisted in 1867, served in 
the Twelfth and Twenty-first Infantry. Member of the Columbia 
tifle team _in 1881 and 1836, and member of the Division Pacifie 
team in 1686, with an aggregate score of 492. 

Sergeant M. C. Gustin, Troop B, Second Cayalry, is a native of 
Warren County, Ohio, enlisted March, 1880, and assigned to band, 
Sixth Cavalry, afterward transferred to Troop D, same regiment; 
qualified as marksman since 1883. On re-enlistment was assigned. 
as trumpeter, Troop B, Second Cavalry; appointed corporal Feb. 1, 
1886, and promoted sergeant in July, same year; member of Colum- 
bia team in 1886, and winner of second gold and skirmish silver 
medal, Division Pacific team, by a score of 498. 

Sergeant William D. Huddleson, born in Maryland, enlisted 
Oct. 11, 1882; qualified as marksman in 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886; sharp- 
shooter in 1854, 1885, 1886; has represented the battery of the Fourth 
Artillery in 1834, 1885, 1686 in department competitions, Division 
Atlantic, Was member of winning team in Sheridan’s skirmish 
mae at Creedmoor, N. Y., given by National Rifle Association 
in 1884-"85, 

Corporal George E. Miller was born in Ontario County, N. Y., 
May 9, 1863; enlisted Feb. 7, 1884, and assigned to Troop H, Second 
Cavalry, An alternate of the Columbia team in 1885, and member 
this year winning fifth place and third place on division team by 
an aggregate score of 495. 

Corporal Christian Michel, Troop L, Fourth Cavalry, is a native 
of Switzerland, 27 years of age, enlisted in New York, Dec. 20,1881. 
He was a competitor for a place on the Missouri team in 1884. Has 
been a marksman consecutively since 1883, a sharpshooter since 
1884, a member Of the Department of the Missouri team in 1886, and 
division team by an aggregate score of 486. 

Private Hatsell Garrard, Company K, Tenth Infaniry, hails from 
Canada and is 28 years of age. e crossed the line in 1881, enlisted 
in December of that year at Fort Wayne, Mich. Has been a 
marksman four years and a sharpshooter since 1885. He was a 
competitor for a piace on the team in 1884, a member of the De- 
partment of the Missouri team in 1886, and of the division in 1886, 
by an aggregate score of 484, 


HAVERHILL, MASS., RIFLE CLUB, Sept. 25.—Monthly badge 


match: 
W D Palmer...... ie ED eRe 8% 8 8 6 8 ¥ 610 S—T6 
TP UGK eed opal Ebates oa erba sarees 679 710 79 6 8 +6 
A Edgerly 3 6 6 710 6 7 8 910—75 
GuRM Bro wale: -tapeierss Geeks cesta: Ser ne Vhs Oa Die tans. ate -meitaaze 
F Merrill 574 75 8 5 7 4-58 
CF rohmsonm te). kkk aswadear Wakes 548445 8 7 7 5—a7 
GaBliss ee whe. EEL anne SR PB Ag 44 855. ob: TSE B10" bay 
VERSE y Pee ee nee tide pon ee nee C2, 6 Oh yf —56 
Ly SR CHESOD. oben io sewn e es eee ae 64375 65 4 5 7-51 
Edgerly, gold badge by handicap; Brown silver badge by han- 


icap. 

eae Record Match, 

PETG cc e lecist ae titaeteseece reed a fd pe 8 6 T T 810 71010 8—8& 
WAU venlive cb taatiws kotemie sats te crete 69 6 66 7 5 8 5 10-8 
A Mieihisictsite aaa neeeo et) Moers 7769 6 6 5 6 6 9-67 
Sehed OHM Som esas uke lace es ihresetved 106665 65 9 8 6-67 
PUNT eT yenlle sme weeies veered tela. bae eke aise § 310 5 5 4 6 6 6 861 
GeBlisse teeters eres Nahe pee masked 56 8 5 382 4 8 4 6—56 


BOSTON, Oct. 2.—A large party of riflemen were in attendance 
at Walnut Hill Range to-day and all the regular matches were 
shot. Several fine scores have been made during the past week. 
Mr, Washburn has made two 99s in the rest match and Mr. Fran- 
cis (Rabbeth) a 90 off-hand. Private Foster. of the Cadets, made a 
49 and several 47s. Thursday, Friday and Saturday next will be 
devoted to the fall competition of the Massachusetts Rifle Associ- 
ation. The following matches will be open to all comers: A deci- 
mal match, rounds 7,5 scores to count, prizes 42 in number, the 
highest of which is $58; a 500-yard carton match for military rifles, 
and a rest match, with $75 in prizes. A novelty in the way of a 
revolver match, at 25yds., will also take place. It will be shot at 
the standard American target, rounds 5, 5 scores to count. Over 

600 in prizes will be awarded in the various matches. Following 
are the best scores made during the past week; 

Decimal Off-Hand Mate. 


J Francis...... eRe ey eka ore 9 fe 9 910 9 10 10-90 
CRESBEER yi Aleta be lene cobain 10% 8 9 7 8 910 7 8-8: 
re Tete Fal > ae te euler re pee a tele] aioe 910 610 6 T 8 9 5 10—80 
SET Be Sve Gog 00 eee ee eee ADRS SR As = 7 7 7 6 81010 9 7 8—79 
Tae Miyies tint es sertean ease 8 fe soi a 610 8 6107 7 9 & 9-7 
TEMID TA Pes Seen Pes eee Dnnor 9 6 9 810 8 6 8 5% 
We EOlet. : - cenevert ca Vey, “Ate 109 7 8 38 8 610 9 5-5 
IRV hiheee ie bade seth pee ene stent 10 7 5 6 6 81010 5 8—T5 
Tehtiawepeen ss 4eeen bea testersc hs 7310 98 8 8 7 8 674 
SOEHEIA NG ext core hy atk eee 510 4 810 0 9 410-72 
Beet Pee 010101010 10 10 10 9-99 
SV SL STUD ULE ta sicutecar tse meee cob -\- anaes i 
BS Willer a ih, Weegee satan d ore 10101010 8 910 9 10 10—%6 
Pat alld spe Gora otal Se ony A 91010 8 9 910 910 8—92 
500yds. Military Match. 
PE’ Garter. 2) i-.24526 eo ry ee Oe ee we 565 55 465 5 5 5 5—49 
Creedmoor Practice Match. Bac 
W O Burnite........5445955555—48 §S Merrill..... Stes 4454544544 —45 
@ EBerry...- +... 5pad555554 48 1 Herbert (mil.)....4458454435—41 
ity oes eee 4555445454 — a Hodedons... ose B4d455444 —43 
3 B Fellows....-.-.-- 5444545445 — 
9 19 4) 30 at Lieut Ben 19 20 18 19 
L Haughton..... PA 20.22 20 2 jeut Benyon.... feet 
HS Savory Aa es 50 20 2019 18 .. Corp F J Cook..-19 2019 21 .. .. 
A A Hills.....-.. 18 19 20 18 Lieut Sanders... 20 20 


19 20 .: .. 
HOW Smith... 20020 2 csc. =: 


me ne. 


JI Warwell...... 21 18 18 21 21 25 


E ZETTLER RIFLE CLUB held their twelfth annual fall 
fue atthe Morrisania Schuetzen Park, 170th street and Boston 


toad, Sept. 28. Scores: ; 

Ring sen eipo to all comers. Geo. Joiner 71, L. Floch 70, C. 
Judson 69, M, Dorvler 69, F. Armbrust 69, G. Zimmerman 69, B. 
Walther 68, C. G, Zettler 67, Wm. Klein 67, 'H. Holges 67, D. Miller 
66, ‘ 

Target of Honor—C. Judson 72, D. Miller 70, B. Zettler 67, M. 
Donree 65, Weigler 65, C. G. Zettler 64, Armbrust 63, G. Zimmer- 
man 62, G. Joiner 56, B. Walther 59, W. Klein 58, Blumenberg 58, A. 
Lober 58, G. W-. Plaisted 58, Max 2zOpp 57, Eibson 56, H. Holges 56, 
J. Jchneider 54, Karcher 53, L. Floch 53, T. C. Noone b2, Max Engle 
51, N. D. Ward 50, Berniers 49, Fabarius 33, Hunt 31, Adrian 3. 

Bullseye Target—J. Schneider first, J. Weigler second, D. Miller 
third, C. G. Zetiler fourth, T. C. Noone fifth, Max Tropp sixth. 

Most Bullseyes—M. Dorrler first, C. J ndson second, B. Zettler 
third, L. Floch fourth, Max Tropp fifth, 

Invited Guests—John Coppersmith, first pris gold medal; Dr. 
Toal, second prize, gold medal; Mr. Stolsenberger, third prize, silk 
umbrella. a ; 

The festival proved to be one of the most. successful ever held by 
the club.. One interesting feature of the day’s pleasure was the 
shooting by the ladies, wives and friends of the members of the 


Licut C L Smith.19 18 19 19 .. 


reliminary practice, the celebrated rifle shot, Lieutenant 


club. There were prizes for every lady who shot, and the int 
they exhibited and their ability to hit the bullseye was a Sent 
worth seeing. Mr. Otto Jaeger, of Wheeling, West Virginia, an 
old friend of the club, donated two prizes for the target of honor 
one of which included a very beautiful pair of peach-blow yases, 
The club had on exhibition at the festiyal a large number of club 
trophies won in years past. Among the medals were those donated 
by the ForEsT AnD STREAM AND RoD AND GuNin 1878, which 
were shot for by all the principal clubs in the United States, These 
medals were an object of much interest to all who saw them.—N,. 
D. WARD, Secretary, 


MUZZLELOADERS TO THE FORE.—Jamestown, N. Y., Sept. 
#8,—The inclosed report of the shoot last week by_the Nypano As- 
sociation, is the finest shooting ever done ina public match, The 
meét lasted four days. The attendance was not large, but so many 
of the competitors being nearly equal in skill and marksmanship 
made the match of unusual interest, The shooting, as will beseen 
by the following scores, is extra fine, and far ahead in the aggre- 
gate of any shooting ever before done in the country, Those in 
attendance were John D. Kelley, Renovo, Pa.; R. G, Rice, Warren, 
Q.,; Edwin Rawdon, Windsor, 0.; H. F. Hart, Rochester, N. Y.; 0. 
H. Remer and Horace Warner, py Ta GeG N. ¥.; J. Robert Moore 
and H, Y. Perty, of Jamestown; Benj. Garfield, Salamanca, and 
several others of the “have been class,” but their courage has all 
oozed outat the present time. The following are the scores of 
each string of ten shots measured from the center of each ball 
hole to the real center of the target, and added together in inches 
and one-tenth part of aninch, Distance 220yds. (40 reds): 

Scores of Virst Day. 


Perry......4 ys eta tah a ee ee Sip 15.2 18:0 22:d= 102 
DT ee eee aos 25 hae § reqclfe nance ye Pie Slt 13.2 
Garfield, Seana | dunisne detec ae er ee 17-6. 18.0 15.2, 
he fee BAAD NSE W Nd Fey cum eh Ce Porteca sae 1g “A0i5. ah 9.6 
ERICA ts 3 eee Ry Bn te eer eonee vee 10:05 See hss es 
Warren Space notes ae fate ee ee iE list a Eae T.9 
KeNeGy: sat So vere Ps kl, «ene RIK SMe Way. 1974 
RRL OM as aversive td) tod tiated vate loe tance 3 14.7 
FURINOT ss dace adlss-cee eee keen ees Weer tre elite! 9.0 
Second Day. 
Pere ee a ee 9.2 6.9 8.4 8.3 8610.3 
9 10.8 8&9 - 11.8 
9 NiSe Viste TRS 
T1120) 
Ke AOS TL. 
9.1 7.0 8.3 
72 8.0 8.9 
10.9 84 12:3. 
8.2 7.8 6.5 
8.3 3 
18° 3070) TRS 
84 10.2 
PEERS vere gor ahs lent nas ewe end Re AT 8.2) leet 
Moorea sins sricds cf etlgep eins Tobe lose Meisccomnliben: 
Hart.. 796, JoeB ete. shes 
Rice., rise, 1a 2b" So 
Warner Viper | avila iene 
RETIOES: Sarr. cleus tan RR Reo eae Bera kali 9.4 11.6 9.9 


Mr. Kelley donated a $20 note to the Association as a prize to be 
shot for on the last day, the third string of that day should decide 
the contest for the $20. The contest, up to the time this prize was 
to be shot for, had run so nearly equal that it was ditficult to pick 
the winning man. All had hopes and ail had fears, but these hopes 
and fears were not allowed to come to thesurface. The party 
was made up of men who realize that discretion is the better part 
of valor, Time was called, and off they went, bang, bang, and s 
on until every man had fired his 10 shots, but before the slio 
were half fired it was quite apparent where the #20 would go, for 
Perry had his first 5 shots all through one hole in the center of his 
target. The last 5 shots were sufficiently good, so that he made a 
string of 8.2in., which won the $20, There were but three men 
who shot in all the strings or who had all their strings measured. 
These were: Perry, 190 shots, aggregate 193.5in. Hart, 190 shots, 
aggregate 206.4in. Moore, 190 shots, aggregate 213.4m. The match 
was shot under handicap rules inregard to weight of guns and 
mode of resting and an extra 5 per cent. deduction on strings made 
with breechloading guns, Remer and Kelley used breechloading 
guns, Perry, second and third days, 110 shots, in, string meas- 
ure, the best ever done in public match.—Muzzin, 


LUBRIOANTS,—-Albany, N. Y., Oct, 4—If “Inqnirer," of Troy, 
N. ¥., who asks, in vo last issue, concerning lubricants, will go 
to Rensselaerwyck Rifle Range, only three miles from ‘Troy; on 
any Thursday afternoon, he can find a lubricant used there better 
than that used by M. Wertheimer.— Wu. E. Fircn. 


NEW LONDON, Conn., Oct. 2,—The rifle match between the 
Fort Trumbull and Ivoryton teams took place at Fort Trumbull 
range to-day at 200yds, range, The visitors won by a score of 287 
to 277. The fort team won at 500yds. by a score of 25] to 215, and 
the mateh by 26. The fort team has never been beaten. 


THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries, Correspondents who favor us with club scores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. > 


KEOKUK, Iowa, Sept. 21—Keokuk Nimrod Gun Club, for club 
medal 20 single clay-pigeons, Ligowsky trap, 18yds, rise; club rules, 


old badge prize: 
i L sees vet waa vioh sss pence: ertdeew ree A ay 
WredebaDereutorc<stapeqkscusrce He tad atthe coe . 111Wwon nom 17 
ST GRENOGS gers hace eae eee ete eesee eres TOOT N01 .1— 15 
UNGESE QU TIS FUT op mse iets ee rereieeeeoe eer reer eee 1111011100111 101017—15 
PP Armitage..:. ... eta Cain: iat rata tee 10111100110010101110—12 
W Huiskamp......-- ae ee Prats 1901101111 1101011110—15 
J Bonakamp.... ...:-....-- a heh Ss » + -10910191101911111119—-17 
FJ Breitenstein..2........ ce.see)) cee ones,» UO0TT101000111000111—10 
SIP ISHEG as cece uaeacleeeetata daha .ceehe Ws eer 011100111101 11010011—18 
AUT coe Pelee eee assy 4434 eek teiegespertoonsd 01100111001111117110—14 


Brown won medal on shoot off. 


UTICA, N. Y., Oct, 2—At Riverside Park yesterday afternoon 
the monthly shoot of the Oneida County Sportsmen’s Club for the 


Divine-Kirkland prizes. Each contestant fired at 20 blue rock 
targets with the following result: " 

WHicelere oe ce enne ceweeee  wnad 11017000014 = 00 10 10 10 11—10 
Aes. ppp ede ct eee ret pate s am 1000001001—3 10 1010 10 IN— 8 
TEGWO seo ne thet teen Pee RCo re 1000K11U1I—-6 = 10 10 1D 11 DO—i1 
19 (S50 7S eet et ee Sen aided 0001010000 —2 10 11 10 11 10—9 
BSG Cave tenet eas a broverme rans ee 1100101000—4 101010 00 11I— 9 
FS eae nts eat ee ete Fee ercrractas Qo00011101I—4 00.00 11 00 CO— 6 
f2icinikK Eee poe tee ty Pee eT 1000000001—2.—s-« 10 10 00 10 11— 7 
0b tay tsetse gees as aerate was 09013010N0—8 =: 11: 11:11:10 11-12 
Woe) Pa darges Peet lesen iy prance 8 QuoUdLIOO—2 »=610 11 01 01 10O— 8 


GUELPH, Ottawa, Sept. 29.-Representatives of Guelph and 
Brantford participated in a pigeon shooting match on Sleeman’s 
flats to-day, Guelph coming out ahead by three birds. The follow- 
ing is the score; 


Branttord. Guelph 


Westbrook.... .1101110101— 7 1111010111— § 
Montgomery....(101111110— 7 Wayper,,.----- JJ0N1101— 9 
Bethel. ...--....: 0011111000— 5 Walker... .... QUI11— 9 
Cook... 110111 1—10 Holliday........ 0117 100001— 5 
Page 1001117111— 8 Sleeman...-.... 011110101— 7 
Black ,~.-- L000L01001— 4 Oge.... -..---.OLU10TL010— 5 
Rowatee. sl. .... 110001 — 6-47 Singular........ 1110011011— 7—50 


Singular, Shaituck, 


epstake then took place, Sleeman 
alee a : decided to divide the 


NEW YORK, Oct. 2.—The announcement that Miss Annie Oak- 
ley, of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West,” would engage ina pigeon shoot- 
ing match with William Graham, of England, at Oak Point, for 
$500 and the championship of the world attracted about 300 people 
to James Pilkington’s grounds to-day, where the match was to 
take place. Miss Oakley. whois not more than 18 years of age, 
wore a brown.dress and peacock-blue plush gaiters. Mr. Graham 
appeared in his ordinary clothes, The Wnglish champion shot at 
30yds, rise, Miss Oakley at 2lyds.; 25 pigeons were assigned to each 
of the contestants as the first feature of the entertainment. Mr. 
Graham killed 23 out of his 25, Miss Oakley put an end to the lives 
of 16 outof her 25, The next feature of the match was 50 clay- 
igeons for each of the cantestants. Only 25 were shot at, as Miss 
aes was obliged to call the match off, haying Injured her finger 
to Ta an extent afew daysago that she was unable to hold the 

un in a satisfactory manner. Out of the 25 Clavapi ee ots Mr. 
raham shot 17 and Miss Oakley 7. A return match will be shot 
on Saturday next at Erb’s grounds, Bloomfield Road, Newark. 


Minesns. Jouw P. Lovenn’s Sons, of Boston, have just issued a 
beok on-the science of boxing by Prof. Bd, F. Shaw. See-adver- 
tisement in another column. = F’ 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


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; Canoeing, 


Secretaries of canoe clubs aie requested to send to FormsTt AND 
Scream their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc,, of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of tiectines and races, and 
report of the same. Canovisis and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND SPRwAM their addresses, with 
logs of eruises, maps, and information concerningtheir local 
waters, dranyings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport, 


FIXTURES. 


Hartford and Spri fad Pe ail MI t 
rtiord and Springie ‘a eet, 
a }xen England Diy, A. C. A. t Calla Shasta. 


EASTERN DIVISION, A. C. A. 


| ee newly-formed Hastern Division of the Association is mak- 
ing a strong effort to enlist canoeists throughout New Eng- 
land generally, and to increase their numbers largely before the 
hext meet, There are many canoeists in the New England States 
who eruise and wlio are members of clubs, but who as yet have 
taken no interest in the A. C, A, and the meets; but with a branch 
established among them there are additional inducements to join 
and it is probable that before spring canoeing will receive agreat 
impulse in the Hast. In order to make the Association better 
known to outside canoeists the ofticers of the Hastern Division 
have sent out the following invitation: 

Purser's Office, Hastern Division, A. C, A., Hartford, Conn,, Oct. 
1, 1885, Dear Sir—'There will be a fall race meeting of this Division 
at Calla Shasta, a grove situated on the west bank of the Connec- 
ticut River, about four miles below Springfield, Friday and Satur- 
day, Oct, 8and 9, 1886. The following is the programme of races 
on Saturday, Oct, 9. I. Sailing (no limit as to rig or ballast). IT. 
Sailing (limited to 75 sq. ft.). ILl. Open sailing, Any boat of any 
recognized club, without regard to A, C, A. limits. IV. Consola- 
tion sailing. Owing to lack of wind at the June meet, seyeral 
heantitully embroidered flags designed as prizes for the above 
taces were not competed for, and they will be awarded to the vie- 
tors in the four events named, Additional eyents will probably 
be added later. All canoeists are inyited to be present and take 
pect in the racés, whether A. C. A. men or not, and all New Eng- 

id men are earnestly negpgsted to join the Association. Thefa 
regatta of the Springfield C. C., most of whose events are open to 
alJ, is to be held at Calla Shasta eta meet, which will be an 
ndditional attraction, Canoeists will be expected to provide their 
own shelter, Board and such provisions as bread, butter, eggs, 
milk, etc., can be obtained in the immediate vicinity. . Canoeists 
receiving this circular are requested to notify other canoeists in 
their vicinity and ask them to send their addresses to the purser 
in order that they may receiye cireularsin future, <A circular, 
giving the objects and advantages of the Eastern Division of the 

. CG, A., will be mailed later. Per order of Paul Butler, Vice- 
Saige ne W. B. Davidson, Purser, United States Bank, Hart- 

ord, Conn. - 

The new organization of the A. C. A, makes it possible for mem- 
bers in 6ach locality to push the interests of the Association with 
hetter results than have before been possible. The local meets will 
do much to aid themin this and should become most important 
factors inthe future development of the A. C. A. The Hastern 
Division is already taking steps to utilize this mesus of LO ete 
Guaeines and their coming meet promises to be an importan 
event. 


A CRUISE ON LAKE VERMILION. 


Tis not so much that the cruise I am about to give the leading 
incidents of was in pat oe lal way remarkable, but because 
Lake Vermilion, wonderful and beautiful as it is, has not as yet to 
my knowledge found its way into the columns of the Forrest AND 
SiREAM and because now that it is made get-at-able by a railroad 
connecting it with Lake Superior and a daily steamer with Duluth, 
it is probably soon destined to become a favorite objective point 
for sportsmen who seek genuine recreation with their trout; 
hence it is with the hope of leading into pastures new many who 
fear not some little adventure on yirgin waters and in forests 
primeval thatI write, hoping all who may come after may fare 
no worse than did our little party of four last fallin the glorious 
weather of October and November, by 

Ouyv party was made up (if Ido say it) of splendi@ timber, but 
somewhat differently constituted and most of the members de- 
serye special mention. First of all the Commodore, whose hair 
and short beard of iron gray make him fifty or sixty, but thanks 
to his outdoor life and sportsmanlike habits, as hale and hearty as 
a young buck. A perfect encyclopedia of sportsman’s informa- 
tion is he, not a make of gun in civilized existence but what he 
knows the peculiar characteristics, excellence or defect of; not a 
tiaker of rods, spoons, bait or fly but he knows them personally or 
by reputation, nor is there a boat builder of any excellence in 
either the United States or Canada that he cannot canvas the 
merits of, and he will talk to you by the hour of the different 
kinds of chokebores, powders, wads, shells, hooks and tackle; 
boats, fish and game, and he can nomore do without his Porast 
AND STRBHAM than he can his supper, 

Next in order the skipper, yet a young man, a mechanical genius 
in his way, and a splendid sailor. He built the boat we made the 
trip in when he was 20. It was his first attempt at boat pain, 
but he never made amistake, She js of the Whitehall model, 
canoe built, 16ft,x4,9 beam, rows well and isasplendid sailer. 1 
furnished him his time and material, he the skill and labor, so we 
own her together and named her the Viking, and Limust say asa 
Specimen of amateur build, or any other build of her class for that 
matter, is without a rival in Duluth waters. 

Next the writer, shipped as cook only, but who managed to fight 
his yey “ the dignity of commissary for reasons hereafter to be 
explained. 

Last, but not least, by any means, the sailor, because upon this 
cruise he developed the most extraordinary passion for sailing that 
can well be imagined, but being ordinarily a landsman be was 
necessarily shipped as a green hand, How he got his soubriquet, 
of which he is yet proud, remains to be told, just now perfect can- 
dor compels me to state that the “sailor,” though perfectly brave 
and “true” in his element, had a horror of a canoe, and as there 
was nothing to be had on Lake Vermilion at this particular time 
but birch barks it was mainly on his account that we had resolved 
to ship our own boats overland for the trip, and this was how the 
Viking came to plow the waters of Lake Vermilion, one of the first 
plies if not the first ship of her kind to sail the far west end of the 

ake. 

The waters of Lake Superior heaved toa gentle swell and re- 
flected the misty sun glow of late October with silvery sheen, as 
the good steamer Dove, with our boats and traps apoard, plied for 
the new town of Two Harbors, 80 miles from Duluth. This town 
site was formerly known to anti-Duluthians as Agate Bay, from 
the great amount of cornelian agate formerly found there and still 
found, though in less quantity and smaller in size than when I first 
visited the place, 15 years ago. Now the great ore shipping docks 
of the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad Co. more than the agates, 
monopolize the interest of the traveler, and are well worth seeing. 

Thanks to the general superintendent, Mr, G. H, ite, We ex- 

erienced no difliculty in getting our boats shipped on the same 

ain we were to take, which greatly relieved our minds, and by 
4 P. M, we were in the new iron town of Tower, with ghey. one 
problem left, how to get the Viking and the Racine from the depot 
tothelake. Wriend Basset, however, relieved us from this difii- 
culty, for to the sportsman tourist it must be owned that the town 
is most unfortunately located in the most uninteresting spot 
imaginable midway between the iron mines, where the depot is, 
and the lake, about a mile and half from éither, where nothing is 
to be seen except the straggling main street-of a new town cut out 
of the primitive wilderness. lt maybe for some reason best known 
to the proprietors that the town, prosperous asit is, was not located 
on the lake shore, so low, level and beautiful for that purpose, but 
to me, and presumably to the town people, it must always be a 
source of regret. However, the cheerfulness and comfort of the 
Pioneer Hotel cannot be denied, and after an abundance of refresh- 
ments and a good night's sleep, our two pets, the Me and the 
Racine, were withoutinjury or blemish (itmust be owned, however, 
that the watchful and anxious eyes of the skipper never left them 
while making the DOXUAE EC?) and, betimes the next morning, 
Jaunched on the waters of Lake Vermilion. ~ 
‘Now there was nothing to mar the pleasure of our outset except, 
what there was of it, a head wind; and as we had been tepéatedly 
told that there was always a head wind on Lake Vermilion, in 
whatever direction one might head, this did not Gisennotnt us at 
first; but after we had rounded Sucker Point and had plied the 
white ash breeze over Big Lake and nearly to fhe Narrows, about 
twenty miles, it grewto be somewhat monotonous, and we com- 
menced to sigh for even a_ Dakota blizzard if it Would only come 
onotony of labor did not pre- 
Tr and the fine var- 


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tron the right ection. st 1 this my 
qaeds from. See the pawutifal fall we: 


iety of changing scenery that we slowly passed—for the misty haze 
ot autumn is, without doubt, the best condition through which to 
yiew in its shifting phases, the varied Teatures of this. fine lake, its 
bold headlands and rocky islands furnishing at every turn beauti- 
ful incentives for the artist’s pencil, and more particularly views 
calculated for the tender treatment of earth and air in India ink 
or sepia 80 much in yogue just now with the artists of Century and 
Harper. We dined at Gold Island, so called from an unfortunate 
attempt made some twenty years ago by acompany of speculators 
40 unearth the precious metal here, and. had chosen to spread our 
meal yery near the old Newson shaft, which we afterward visited. 
The sailor and I had volunteered to superintend the culinary oper- 
ations for the party, while the commodore and the skipper went 
out prospecting. e had hardly got the camp kettle on before wo 
heard first a shot from one direction and then one from another, 
andin afew minutes our ranking seniors came in, each of them 
with a plump partridge; but more than this, the commodore came 

rovided witha game bag fullof potatoes that he had foraged 

om some Indian field, where, however, he declined to tell, and 
we cared not to know. He simply said ‘“‘bouljong” for supper, and 
this, to me at least, meant yolumes. 

Having dined as hungry men will, and smoked, we proceeded 
again against the wind, which continued to shilt around every 
turn and headland square against us until we had fairly reached 
the opening to the big west end of the lake. There for the first 
time the wind commenced to play us fair on the side, and while 
we were casting about for a good camping spot for the night the 
skipper had espied an island about in the center of the lake and 
two miles ahead, and said, ‘Il can reach the lee of that island, 
and there's where we will camp to-night.” Nowa smart breeze 
was blowing, and I knew that fhe square edge of a three-mile 
sweep was liable to proye uncomfortable to less nautical friends 
than he, yet as [never presumed to question either the skipper’s 
orders or his judgment, Lat once acquiesced. And here is where 
the sailor first engendered that love for the poetry of billowy 
motion that kept developing more and more from this time to the 
end of the trip. Camp, lovely spot, well sheltered, and—bouljong. 
(Orthographically this is not a success, but phonetically and gas- 
tronomically entirely so. Please let the Commodore have his way 
in a little matter like this, seeing that it was he who furnished the 
potatoes, from Heaven knows where, but without which it could 
never haye been such a divine success.) 

Neighborly calls were hardly to he expected after supper in this 
far-away region, and we hardly looked for any such social contin- 
gency, After dark, nevertheless, two gentlemen from a birch bark 
gaye us this pleasure just as we wore finishing our last pipe prepara- 
tory toturningin, They were not guests the sailor and I were 
yery anxious to take in for intimate acquaintances, however, nor 
did the Commodore seem to take to them particularly, for we let 
him do the honors, and after they had gone he informed us that, 
though they had Ea oly Sabena to tind a camp and et cetera 
ready made for the night, he did not urge them to stay, but rather 
to continue their journey for the camp they were or pretended to 
be in search of on the south shore, for he kindly explained to them 
that we (the sailor and I) were wealthy Eastern capitalists looking 
out pine lands and might not like to be disturbed. And the*East- 
ern Gapitalists” were rather relieved when they had gone, but felt 
fsense of meanness, nevertheless, to have been the cause of a 
somewhat scurvy entertainment in a situation where nature par- 
ticularly claims a common brotherhood for all mankind. But let 
it not, on account of this incident, be said that the Commodore 
was, or 18, anything but the most kind-hearted being alive. It was 
with infinite pleasure that we had noted during the day lis con- 
tinually repeated acts of kindness to and efforts of familiarity 
with the Indians we now and then had met; he always had 
a kind word for them which they certainly understood the spirit 
of, if not the letter, and his bottomless game bag never failed 
to bring outa plug of tobacco for every one he met. One such 
scene Will always be indelibly impressed upon my mind, We 
had just passed Gold Island when we metamodel Indian family 
of four on their way to the Indian reservation or towik, now the 
mart of exchange for all Indian produce in this region, In the 
center of the canoe was the squaw, brown and jet biack haired 
with her eleven or twelye months papoose as handsome as an 
Indian babe can well be, sleeping serenely though bound so tightly 
to its board-backed frame that it stood nearly upright agains the 
side of the canoes and square against the bright midday sun. In 
the bow a six year old boy bright and active, prepared io enjoy to 
the full the stupendous wonders of the new town and the iron 
horse so lately come to the head of the old lake, and then the 
“hater familias” stately and sedate, with his paddle at the stern, 
who with an almost imperceptible twirl or turn of the wrist made 
the frail bark moye like a thing of life. I could not help while 
looking at this picture during the short exchange of civilities 
going on with tobacco and pantomime between the Commodore 
and the chief, and while the squaw with her eyes was deyour- 
ing the superb finish of the Racine, thinking how immeasurably 
superior the Indian in his native element of wild woods and 
waters is to the debased and often squalid creature the mere con- 
tact with our civilization often leaves him. 

Having an object beforeus we were up betimes the next morning 
and soon with the aid of the white ash reached the far west end 
of the lake and by noon, having completed our observations, were 
dined at the Commodore’s summer residence. About here a 
couple of partridges were bagged by the skipper and then we re- 
sumed our journey by water tor another point of interest, where 
it was preposed to spend the night. Our route lay along the most 
enchanting scenery and the water was as smooth asglass. Our 
trolhng tackle was out, but so was the blinking sun and this was 
probably the cause of our want of success in this line, but as we 
passed a certain headland we had an exciting bit of sport; par- 
tridges were discovered; I fired, the skipper fired (in my haste I 
had seized his gun and he my musket—he calls my Parker a mus- 
ket from its strong shooting qualities which he has tested) and 
then we both jumped ashore and jired once or twice more and it 
became a subject ef lively discussion when we were under way 
again if any of the poor birds got away. Certain it is that we had 
four birds more for “Bouljong” that night and equally certain 
that five shells were emptied, but as to who emptied the extra 
shell will never be explained, for we had exchanged guns after 
the first round, but that no bird got away from us was equally 
maintained by all concerned, 

The balance of the day was spent in rowing and paddling 
Ieisurely along beautiful shores between rocky islands and sur- 
yeying such other objects of interest as we nad come to see, 
Camped that night on a high headland overlooking a landlocked 
bay. Having now accomplished the object of our trip in fact, we 
resolved to devote the next day to exploration and sport, if any 
could be found. The Commodore and the writer had often wished 
for an opportunity to run up an arm of the lake northeast from 
the big west end, and then follow a creek some three miles 
further into a tributary lake which was said _to be full of wild 
rice, hence ducks, and we went accordingly. But except for the 
keen enjoyment always felt in dipping blades in virgin waters and 
discovering pastures new the trip was fruitless. The creek proved 
asluggish one, easily navigable, but tedious from its continual 
snake-like coils through a uniform bed of tall reeds and grass, 
and the lake, though promising when finally reached, was entirely 
void of that sport which we had anticipated, for with the excep- 
tion of a few lonely ducks which took alarm at our tirst approach, 
the lake was empty. The Commodore would not be satisfied, how- 
ever, until he had explored it to its extreme length; but while he 
and the skipper took the Racine to scour its shoves, the sailor and 
I, with some disgust, took the Viking back to the spot opposite 
the mouth of the creek which we had previously fixed upon as 
our camping ground for the night. 

_ We had now been out two nights, and our commissariat had got 
into that state where BURISLDInE Bad tobe done. The fact was our 
stock of bread had given out. é had plenty of the raw material 
for bread, but it was tolerably well known by most in the party 
that something had to be done to this material before it could 
become of real service as the staff of life. Just what this thing 
was seemed not s0 much a mystery as a subject for some shyness. 
They all knew how, but somehow seemed to evade the point at 
issue. For the commodore to slap 4 little bread together was an 
easy matter, The skipper thought it simple enough and the sailor 
fuessed he had made flapjacks in the army, So it seemed that I 
was the only one in the whole party, that far from despising the 
operation, really knew that bread-making was an art, because I 
bad seenit done, I had even helped af the process; for once while 
out when we had nothing in the world for a bread pan but, 
birch bark, I had furnished the bark. So Thad resolved that while 
my friend, the sailor, was fixing camp, I would surprise our seniors 
with hot bread for supper. But how there came to be the amount 
of genius, tact, science and manipulative skill required for this 
delicate operation in one person at one time, was indeed a mystery 
not only to myself, but even more so to my companions. However, 
the bread was good; was greeted with applause in fact; and this 
was how I suddenly became invested with the undisputed dignity 
of chief cook and commissary for the party. (I might add bottle- 
washer also, but it hardly agrees with my notion of, dignity.) Slept 
like horses—tired are UTES Or like mules for that matter, for | 
have been privately informed since then that sounds issued from 
our tent that night something like the braying of that animal, at 
aly Tate a noise the like of which probably never before disturbed 
their solitudes, and this is to be hoped may never again. The next 
morning we commenced ta retrace cur course, homeward bound 


—_ COUT —_"7 _ 


infact. The weather had up to this time been most favorable 
and still continued fine. Weéehad a splendid run across the big 
west end, a four mile sheet of water, with the wind on our 
quarter, and this wind became even more favorable as we entered 
the narrows, and for some séven miles we had a glorious run right 
before it, most of the lime chasing the billows wing and wing. 
But it was not intended that we should go the whole length of 
Lake Vermilion and back again without being favored with a lit- 
tle demonstration of what it can do wlienit has a mind. Siren- 
like, she had lured us into the innermost recesses with her sweet- 
est smiles, but it was another matter as soon as we made if mani- 
fest that we intended to leave her fair bosom for good. Then she 
became tearing mad, and we wste not slow to catehon. A bend 
in the arm of the lake necessitating a, shifting course across the 
wind had just been passed, and we had a three-mile stretch of 
clear sailing before us and exposed to a two-mile sweep, when the 
skipper snuffed the aiz significantly and merely said “wind,” Sure 
enough, some ugly-looking clouds were séen bearing down upon us 
in great shape, and they were noislow in coming. I felt pretty 
tolerably sure that the Viking would stand almost any sea that 
this part of the lake could well kick up; although, with three 
good-sized fellows on her and all our luggage, she was loaded 
rather too heavily, but what made the situation serious just here 
was the Racine in tow with the commodore in her. ould she 
stand a snddenly kicked up chopping sea right square across her 
beam? was the question, for should the commodore spill out or 
even fill we would have to stop to get him aboard, of course, 


which would have been awkward for both parties. As 
the wind kept inereasing to quite _a& gale, several pos- 
sible contingencies, any one of which would be accom- 


panied by disagreeable complications, kept dancing before me 
with entirely too much vividness for perfect composure. Mean- 
while I watehed the Commodore in his little shell. She became 
fascinating under the circumstances—she has always been a beauty. 
To see her rise and fall on the crest of a wave orlay herself calmly 
between two monsters as if to invite desiruction, only to come up 
smniling and shake herself again saucily for another and deeper 
plunge was something I had read about perhaps, but never before 
seen, The Commodore’s paddle, it must be understood, however, 
was not idle, for to have left her to the tender mercies of a tow line 
would be asking too much under the circumstance even of a 
Racine. The wind kept augmenting, but so did our speed, and 
when we finally gained sheltér from a friendly headland, the 
tension my nerves had been puf to relaxed, and I began to shake 
as if with the ague. The captain and Ihave both been in many 
ticklish places together, haye even been capsized, but Lam safe to 
say that I was neyer more excited in my life than over this gallant 
struggle of the little Racine with the mermaids of Lake Vermilion. 
The Commodore, over whom we had had all this fuss, had never 
changed a muscle; the skipper never uttered a word of thanks, 
but the sailor drew one long and deep sigh of relief, as witha 
pathos most significant he remarked,‘*‘ Water! Much water!! Too 
much water!!]?7 

Having gone ashore, stretched our legs and consulted our maps, 
we discovered that from this point we had nearly a straight shoot 
of only a couple of miles to the first narrows, with the wind nearly 
aft, so we were not long in taking advantage of this fact and get- 
ting under way again in the same order that we were before, for 
the Commodore laughed at theidea of giving up his Racine and 
individual liberty now with the wind in so fayorable a quarter. 
The race across this stretch was not less exciting, but less danger- 
ous, and we went it a whocping; we passed some Indian boys in a 
canoe lying to in the mouth) of thenarroaws, and their mouths were 
literally agape with amazement at the rate we swooped by them 
(perhaps also at the strange craft we were in), And now it was 
determind that, as the wind was increasing to a steady gale, we 
should only make Gold Island and get dinner there whilé awaiting 
future action of the elements from above. 

We found a lovely spot tor our purpose in a sheltered coye, and 
went to work with that mathematical precision which invanably 
characterizes the moyements of the commissary when in camp 
and prepared a meal fit for far higher personages than any we had 
to deal with, 7. ¢, “the gods,” which, haying discussed to our 
stomach’s content (for the stomach’s is apt to be heart’s content 
in such casés), we proceeded to discuss the awkward situation over 
our pipes and the smouldering camp-fire, After due deliberation 
and taking the rather too tempestuous weather into consideration, 
it was vesolved to take it easy and row along under the protection 
of the nerth shore until we should reach a point from which we 
could make a straight shoot, with the wind abaftt, for Birch Point. 
Right here it may be remarked that this plan suited the sailor 
exactly, except in so faras it might be thought necessary to sail, 
He liked sailing, he remarked, and he had grown quite enthusias- 
tic over ij on this trip; indeéd, it was the poetry of mofion lon 
sought for, but it was a mistake to suppose that such poetry shoul 
be indulged in except on smooth Water. It had been his lifelon 
habit to sail on smooth water, he said, and he had never met wit 
an accident; but on rough water people should always row. And 
to prove his honesty of opinion and purpose he even 
proposed to row himself; but this proposition, it must be 
remarked, was met with somewhat of incredulity by the 
rest of the party, and yet the opinion, experience and 
logie of the sailor had such weight with us that when we started 
‘it Was rowing we were;” and thus we dawdled along watching 
the weather which was puify and boisterous; stopped once intend- 
ing to raise a shelter of our tent to escape a threatened shower 
but thought better of it asit appeared to blow over; proceeded 
until we had come to a point from where we could cross this arm 
of the lake for Birch Point, the place Where we had intended to 
camp if the weather should‘prove too boisterous for continuing our 
way across Big Lake to Tower, and just here ii was we miet a 
sight, or rather a sight passed us that struck the Commodore and 
myself with a sense of shame and the skipper with something 
like silent wrath. A half adozen birch barks were seen plying 
along in the very center of Storm channel aud their occupants we 
knew to be Indians from the fact that they used then blankets 
only for sailsand they were Lavinga lovely time playing with 
wind and waves. This was too much for the skipper and with 
suppressed rage he commanded me “Giye her the foresail, Mr. 
Conimissary, We must see where these pesky squaws ate gome,” 
And I was only too quick to give her the foresail. How we flew as 
we got into big water where the wind had more sweep, the waves 
grew naturally greater, and as we neared the opposite shore, the 
rain squall that had been threatening struck us and made things 
furious; the wind picked up the water and splashed the spray over 
us in spite of our running away irom it, and the captain, with the 
sheet in one liand and the tiller in the other, had all he could doto 
hold her, had my hands on the throat hailiards and was ready to 
let go instantly at word of command. As for the Commodore we 
wasted no thought on him now, for with the wind astern, as long 
as our rigging would hold he was allright. Eut the sailor just 
now was rather inan embarrassing position, He couldn’té row, 
that was certain and equally certain if was that this was not his 
kind of weather for sailing. Then again we could not very well 
stay where we were, he admitted even thatthe force of circum- 
stalces were such as to compel us to go on, even if we went to the 
bottom, indeed afterward he candidly confessed that as there 
was only one thing for him to do, this he did with all the care im- 
aginable, as he expressed it, “I was determined to go down with 
my hair parted right square in the middle,” but we did not go 
down, but on. 

We soon entered the narrows leading to Big Lake but we had 
yet some distance to make ta Birch Point under which we intended 
to take shelter, the wind rather increased than let up, it seemed 
to make a funnel of the Narrows and bowled us along at.a great 
rate. Here an unlooked for complication arose, either our course 
or the wind had changed a trifle so that-under ordinary circnm- 
stances in order to round Birch Point we should have shifted sail. 
The wind was now so furious, however, that this simple maneuyre 
could not be thought of and we were forced to follow a windward 
shore with a sail to windward, bellying so far before the mast at 
times that it was in some danger of being wrapped around it 
(to come around with the commodore in tow was not to be thought 
of), and here it was that the sailor’s nautical knowledge failed liim. 
To bowl along in mid channel with a friendly windward shore not 
far off, offering some protection and not avail ourselves of it was 
something beyond his ideas of what ought to be done, but still it 
must be argued that as a landsman his instincts remained intact, 
for he repeatedly put the query, “Can't we get in here somewheres 
where it won't how] so?” but when this idea had been hinted a few 
times the commissary was forced to quiet him with a “ssh, dear 
boy, don’t bother the skipper now he has all he can attend to,” 
by which time we were near Piveh Point, the most ticklis oint 
for us to make as yet but pleasant if gained. “Geta hold of the 
boom if you can,” said the skipper to me, ‘and at the word hanl 
down and take the oars, I will *tend to the commodore.” “ATI 
right, John.” “Now.” Down she came! but before I could get the 
oars in motion the momentum we had gained swung us into 
smooth water with the Racine under the Viking’s les following 
the tow line in the skipper’s ready hand, and right in the midst of 
a fleet of birch barks. We found ourselves with their dusky oceu- 
pants almost as surprised as we were at the sudden and unexpected 
Taeeting. They had stopped to make some trifling repairs to some 
of their crafts and to await a favorable sign from the elements to 
moye on down through Big Lake. Weintended if the weather did 
not let up, to stop all night, 

Tt was aggravating, though, after they had waited awhile for a, 


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few fearful gusts to blow over (during which time they smoked 
tranquilly, looked weather-wise and uttered a few gutteral mono- 
Syllables to one another) and after I had changed a half dollar and 
my pipe for one of theirs, I repeat it was aggravating to see them 
ficcept a favorable omen from the elements and start in single file 
down the lake with the wind square behind them and beckoning 
forus to come on. It was almost more than the skipper could 
stand, aud I, less enthusiastic, but recognizing the chance of get- 
ting to Tower that night without much rowing, addressed the 
sailor thus: 

Now, my dear boy (you sce we had been boys togéther) these 
Tndians know when it is safe to start, now wecan follow them and 
with the wind astern can just as well as not get to Tower to-night, 
fo Duluth to-morrow night,.and you can bein St, Paul Sunday 
morning,”’ 

Sailor—“You think you san, eh! and there will be no danger?” 

Commissary—"“Certainly not; where the Indians can go we can 
go and they know when to start. Yousaw them beckon to us to 
come on,” 

“Sailor—tAnd you think there will be no danger to follow the 
Indians over Big Lake now?” 

0.—"Certainky not.” 

Sailor—‘Not a particle of daiiger?” 

C.—Not a particle.” 

Sailor—" Well, then, if that's the case, we will stay right here.” 

Iinmediately after this conversation the commodore selected 2 
convenient loge and proceeded complacently to take his favorite 
“L. C, Smith” apart for an oiling, lest, peradyenture, some treach~- 
erous water drop might have got into that same (through ifs im- 
penetrable casing of inverted sheepskin) during our watery pere- 
grinations thisday. So that matter was settled. 

Now itso happened that this wind, coming from the north (it 
was £Towing constantly colder, by the by), had brought with it an 
army of geese, who had no doubt sniffed the hecessity of seeling 
a warmer clime about now and were embracing this opportunity 
to get help from the wings of the wind, and the yanguard cf the 

articular troop heading for our region 1 happened to espy flying 

ow. Limmediately sang out, ‘Geese, boys, flying low,” scized my 

darker, and got myself under the shadow of a tree so as not to 
divert their fight, for they had turned so as to come right over us, 
but the tree proved my stumbling block, preventing me from get- 
ne 2 fairswing, The captain did notsee them before they were 
on him, the Commodore had to ptt his sun together and had only 
time to putin one duck shell,so we all fired and never rufiled a 
feather, and the geese, with a few extra “honks,” were content to 
sail away. Well, if it were a desirable and not a melancholy 
thing to see three choptfallen sportsmen, ii would have been wel 
worth one’s while to take a good look atus justi then. The sailor 
was the only one that had improyed this enviable opportunity. 
For the first time I quarreled with my Parker. The sailor noted 
the fact. The skipper, I beleye, actually swore at his eun.and 
remarked in sotto something bo the effect that if it had not been 
a present Irom an old friend lie would have drowned it long ago 
and the sailor also noted this fact, The commodore apologized 
for his, saying he was not ready. Then the sailor, with a long and 
tired look at each and eyery one of us, including a careful survey 
of our weapons, exclaimed: “Well, I swear, if ’'d a thought that, 
I'd pulled some of ‘em down by the legs.” And how ever it came 
out afterward I cannot say; it seemefl to mea breach of promise 
case when the feasibility of pulling a goose down by the legs came 
tio be publicly discussed before the bar at the Tower Hotel, for we 
had made a solemn compaci hefore leaving the camp at Birch 
Point that this goose business should not be mentioned in our 
future intercourse. The sailor's hereinbeforementioned inwrdi- 
nate desire to “turn in somewhere” at a certain critical juncture 
should not either be expatiated npon; but that infernal thing in 
the shape of humanity, the Tower press man, got a hold of it 
somehow, and before we knew it the whole compact, solemn 
though it had been inthe making, was a “gone goose,” and ‘pulled 
down by the legs” at that. 

Tt blew the rest of that day and turned so cold toward nicht that 
we were forced to recogaize the value of the instinct in the numer- 
ous troops of geese that regularly succeeded each other from this 
on, flying for a warmer clime, and by the quaint music of their 
ealls and commands we were lulled to sleep in Drew’s comfortable 
cabin. Tt blew the next day and grew even colder, and as we had 
now lost our connection by rail for a day we concluded to make 
our cabin more comfortable and spend the day in hunting snd 
fishing; and we were sufficiently suecessful in both to keep our 
table abundantly a and this was all we cared for. The 
next morning the wind had gone down toa great extent, but it had 
also changed divection, so as to be far from favorable. Instead of 
the northwest wind that had followed us from the weet end, it was 
now northeast, just from the yery worst quarter we could possibly 
have it in crossing Big Lake, i.¢., one point from a dead-ahead 
and with au eleven miles sweep. Under these cireumstances the 
thought of sailing across was not entertained, but our mode of 
procedure was arranged a little differently in case a heavy wind 
should arise suddenly. Our falding stove and other least indis- 
pensable Inggage were stowed in the Racine, the commodore was 
given the tiller of the Viking and the skipper and I took the oars, 
This was all that our little ship was able to carry in a heayy sea. 
but the arrangement was preferable in case of an emergency, an 
it did indeed look at times as though we were in for it; but with a 
few puffs now and then, the weather contented itself Jinally with 
settling down to a steady but cool breeze. ; 

From Drew’s to Sucker Point, a distance of 7 miles, we never 
rested on our oars, but the sailor and the commodore, not having 
the advantage of exercise, were stiff with cold, so we landed here 
and built a fire for one wing of the party to thaw out by while the 
other rested. From Sucker Point to Tower we white-ashed it over 
glassy water, and here the nautical experience of our cruise ended; 
not so our adventures, however, for yet one more,and an entively 
unlooked for one was in st0re for us. — r 

Tt seems we were destined to experience a wreck of some kind 
on our trip, and this not having occurred as it might easily have 
done on Lake Vermilion, it must perforce be brought about on 
jnain land. The box car we had secured for the transportation of 
our boats to Two Harbors was thrown off the track by a broken 
wheel (a nimble and quick-witted brakeman had smelt tle danger 
and detached our coach from itin time to avoid the unpleasant 
consequence of us following after), the result was that in order to 
get to Two Harbors that day we had to take passage on the plat- 
form cars forward, which were heaped with sand and grayel, 
Great relief was felt when the wrecked box car was opened to find 
fhe Viking and Racine uninjured, and at the captain’s suggestion, 
with the help of the train men (the attorney of the road even, who 
happened to be a passenger, lending a hand) we soon had their 
keels solidly planked in beds of gravel. f Ae 

The faithtul sailor voluntarily stationed himself at the Viking’s 
stern and was observed from this on to hang on to that vessel's 
sternpost with a determination sayoring almost of the sublime, 
and after we had thus tritumphantly sailed into Two Harbors it 
was not without some degree of seli-complacency that, as he ex- 
pressed it, he had “saved the old tub again.” ‘ 

Thus fortunately ended a week of delightinl experience, obser- 
vation and some adventure, which must be always remembered, 1 
think, as red-letter days by each and every one of our DRY 


OTTAWA C. Cc. RACHS,—On Sept. 24 a paddling race for the 
Brough Cup took place with. the following starters: Messis, Bald- 
win, McQuilkin, Rogers, Gisborne, Brough, P. A. Mangy, Wick- 
steed. Mr. Baldwin won the cup, with MeQuilki n second and 
Rogers third. He will hold it until the next race in the spring, and 
if he wins it then will retain it permanently. A race was lately 

addled at Ottawa between Messrs. Brough and Badgely, MeQuil- 
tin and Rogers, Short and Pittaway, Mercer and Gisborne and 
Baldwin and Hemming, Mr. Brough’s crew won, with Mr. 
McQuilkin’s second. The two winning canoes used the double 
blades, the other three being single. 5 3 1B cu 

CANVAS BOATS AND CANOEHS.—Utica, N. Y., Oct. 2.—Hditor 
Forest and Stream: Your correspondent, C. W. Hallock, inquires 
for the personal expetience of some of your readers with portable 
canvas boats. LhayeaStranahan canvas boat, manufactured by 
Frank Holmes, Chagrin Falls, O., which I deem invaluable for 
inland cruising. It is made in three sections, weighs about 40 or 
45lbs., and will carry three persons, We haye used ib on two trips 
in the Adirondack region this year and it just the thing for explor- 
ing purposes, trout fishing and deer hunting. Many times while 
floatiug for deer we ran on to snags and rocks, but the boat came 
out all right.—PortsA. 

PHOONIC BAY.—On Oct. 15 Messrs. Bamey, Shedd and Patiter- 
son, of Springfield, will leave for a two weeks’ cruise on Shinnecock 
Bay, taking their canoes and guns, the double object being to shoot 
ducks and explore Peconic Bay, with a view to a salt-water moet. 
They go by rail to New London, thenee by boat to Sag Harbor, and 
by tail to Good Ground. 4 

BIRCH BARK CANOES.—A correspondent sends us a circular 
of Coleman & Godsliall, Florence, Wis., makers of birch hark 
canoes from 10 to 25ft. long, ‘he canoes are built by Menominee 
Indians, The prices range from $20 to $40. 

: _ 

How woutm you 11KE 17 to haye your wife and children in want 
of the necessaries of life? Many families have suffered this from 
the death of a protector who expected it as little as you, Moral: 
Tnsure in the Travelers, of Hartford, Conn.—Ady. 


Wind nearing the turn and also on the last of the run home, 


in smooth water. Pratically G 
comparison with the summer rig of the Mayfiower. 


[Oer, 7, 1886, 


Pachting. 


JUST WHAT GALATEA REALLY DID. 


Vie the inside course Mayflower officially beat Galatea by 

igm. Lieut. Henn claims that his cutter was bothered a great 
deal by the large fleet of accompanying steamers, These kept 
ahead of the cutter over the whole course and chopped up the 
water in a way which must have been serious y detrimental in the 
light wind, Toward the close of the race Mayfiower had her wind 
badly broken by the excursionists steaming alongside and about 
her quarters, But this was only during the last half hour of the 
race. Galatea was twice forced about, had to pay broad off on 
one occasion, and for lack of water was compelled to heaye round 
under Mayflower’s lee, 

Itis difficult to estimate how much Galatea, was injured by all 
this. Lient. Henn has been reported as saying that live minutes 
was Jostin consequence, This I deema fair estimate, and con- 
clude that in the first match forthe America Cup, Galatea was 


beaten about 7m. on her merits, 


In the second or outside race, Galatea was beaten officially 29m. 
All accounts agree in saying she lay becalmed for 20m., while May- 
flower was making for home. This teduces the difference to 9m, 
Tt was also generally reported that Mayflower had a little the Geek 

Por 
this it is safe to allow 21n,, so that the race was again lost to Gala- 


tea by about 7m, on her merits. 


The sail area of the Galatea is about 8,000 sq. ft. Sheis sparred 

for all-round racing at sea, 
The sail area of Mayflower is about 9,000 sq.ft. She is over- 
sparred for seawork and Meged only for light weather or a breeze 
y Galatea sailed with a reef down in 


Hvery one will grant that a Mayflower under whole gail will beat a 


Mayflower with a reef down in light winds by much more than 
Tm, over 2 40-mile course, 


Similarly, assuming Galatea’s hull to be only as favorable to 


speed as that of the Mayflower, she should have been beaten by 
much more than 7m, owing to difference in sail area. 


That Galatea was not beaten more than 7m. and not by as much 


as difference in rig would account for, is the best preof possible 
that Galatea’s form of hull is particularly well adapted, keel, lead 
and all, for the highest speeds in light 
of hull is in reality superior to that of the Mayflower, else she 
should have been beaten by more than difference in sail area ac- 
counts for instead of less. 


wind, and that her form 


jad Galatea been given like sail area with Mayflower, the cutter 


would have shown herself the faster of the pair, She lost both 
races, simply because underrigged by comparison for such a 
trifling conterfeit upon real work of real racing, 


That Galatea is capable of carring as large or nearly as large 


an area as Mayflower in light winds is certain from the fact that 
even at small angles of heél the cutter stood up better than the 
Mayfiower, the difference is stiffness standing as an approximate 
equivalent for the difference in the sail areas of both yachts. 


{tu opposition to the defect of Galatea, scores of races can be 


cited in which equally extreme cutters haye beaten all comers of 
the sloop and centerboard variety, in witness whereof I point to 
the records of Clara, Ulidia and Shona by way of example, all 
of them 6-beam cutters, as narrow, as heavy, as deep as Galatea 
in proportion to their lengths. 


If Galatea was beaten because she is all wrong in hull and May- 


flower won because she is all right, then itis impossible to explain 
by rational jalk how Clara, Ulidia and Shona have met with such 
unprecedented success and proven themselves the fastest craft 
among hundreds of sloops of 


eir length, 
if my explanation of Galatea’s defeat is logically exact, then, 


and the only, does then performance of Clara, Ulidia and Shona 
admit of rational interpretation. 


There are no facts or grounds upon which to account for Gala- 
tea’s defeat in the form of her hull. The recent international 


races prove only one thing, A vessel with a reef down will be 


beaten by another without a reef in light-winds. _ 
Most people are aware of this fact, and international races are 


not required to proye what is self-evident, 


Those wlio choose to overlook twenty odd conseeutine victories of 


the cutters this season, and think they see in Galatea’s defeat a 


verdict against the hull of the cutter and some occult advantage 


in the greater beam, lighter displacement and centerboard of May- 
flower, will some day wake up to their mistake. 


itis only necessary to build an 85ft. Clara to successfully dispose 
of the Mayflower. If new measurement rules do not interfere, I 


look forward with confidence to the ultimate triumph of an S8bft. 


cutter, just as I have already seen the complete triumph of cutters 
in the smaller classes. 5 ‘ 

After the Puritan’s victories last year it was prophesied that 
cutters would die a speedy death in America and that in England 
the “compromise”? would crowd out the thoroughbred racing cut- 
ter, Exactly the reverse has taken place. Cutters have multiplied 
and become more popular and successful than ever before in 
America, and the British have received the mere notion of May- 
flowers with disdain. ‘ ’ 

It is again prophesied that Mayflower’s meaningless triumphs 
will drive cutters out of existence all the world round. 

I fore see no such thing, but yenture the prediction that the fleet 
of cutters in American waters will continue to grow, and in their 
classes drive the sloop away from the start altogether. I further 
predict that more keel vessels will be built than in the past, and 
that our sloops and counterfeit cutters will continue to approach 
the real article step by step, as they have been doing for some 
years past, till a Philadelphia lawyer himself could not decide 
what really is sloop and what cutter. 

As for the British seas the world will come to an end before the 
sloop or even the compromise receives national recognition, In 
the words of the London Field: ‘All our experience on this side of 
the Atlantic goes to proye that in {he steep seas usually met with 
on a coast with hard running tides the long, narrow and deep type 
of yacht can get through it faster than the beamier types.” 

It will take more than the Mayflower’s play racing to turn such 
evidence as that. tre" . ; 

] venture upon one more prediction. If Mayflower is ever beaten 
by a new vessel built on this side of the Atlantic, it will be by 
something narrower, deeper, heavier than herself, and in all 
probability by a vessel with a lead keel. , 

The review of this season’s racing which I hope to contribute 
before lone, will exhibit the overwhelming superiority displayed 
by the cutters this season. ©. P. KuswwARDT, 


SACHEM AND MIRANDA, OCT. 1. 


\CHOONER racing this year has been more active than usual, 
and has partaken of the impulse given to all yachting by the 
International contests. Not only haye the old boats been improyed 
during the past winter, but the fleet has received two very im- 
portant additions, both dittering gieatly from the rest of the fleet, 
The first of these, Mr. Burgess’s white schooner Sachem, has been 
described before in our columns, a yacht very similar to Mayflower 
but schooner-rigeed and with a clipper stem, She has the lead 
keel and centerboard, and the model differs but little, While she 
has done little racing this year, and has twice lost her chance by 
Wold flukes, she has shown that there is speed in her model, and 
that she will not be far from thefront in the future. 

The other addition to the fléet comes by purchase, the keel 
schooner Miranda, designed by Mr. John Haryey and built by him 
in 1876. For some years she was at the head of her class, and with 
the disappearance of schooner racing abroad she has never been 
outbuilt. Hor some years past the improvements in the schooner 
class have stopped’ entirely abroad, in consequence of which 
Miranda, though her original ballast plan has been altered by the 
addition of 2 heavier Jead keel, has not kept pace with the improye- 
ments that have marked the cutterclassoflate years. This season 
she was purchased by Mr. G. W. B. Hill, of New York, and sailed 
across the Atlantic. Her crew were shipped in England, but her 
sailing master is an American, formerly master of Mr. Hill's 
schooner Varuna. Not having raced for 4 long time previous to 
her sale, she is yet far from ber proper trim, her light hollow bowy- 
sprit bemz replaced by a heavy one of solid yellow pine, while her 
sails ave none of the newest. Added to this she isin new hands, 
and while her skipper has done fairly by her, it is hardly to be ex- 
pected that in two or three months he will do what Canfield did 
after seasons of Tacing. 4 

Ti has been a most interesting Ptr how she would compare 
with our American yachts, and the Newport race was looked to to 
decide it, but in vain. To the satisfaction of all yachtsmen a match 
was made shortly after that dismal failure by Mr, Hill and Messrs. 
Metealf & Owens, owners of the Sachem, the course to be 20 miles 
to windward or leeward from Newport, to be sailed under the New 
York ¥. G. rules, within a limit of eight hours. The race was for 
a sweepstakes of $500 per side, ta be devoted to the purchase of a 
cup after deducting expenses. The date firstset was Thursday, 
Och 1, but the race was fortunately postponed to the following 
day, as there was little wind. The Sachem’s corrected length 1s 
88.47ft., while Miratida’s is 85.75ft., the latter receiving an allow- 
ance of 1m, 3hsec, Itis a curious fact that while Miranda has long 


7 


been noted for her peculiar rig, a very short foremast and a long 


| Mainmast, this year Mr, Burgess has given Sachem thesame pecu- 


lax proportions of spars, so different from all American practice. 

Friday morning at Newport was very fogey with a light S. Ww. 
wind, clearing about 8 A. M. as the breeze became fresher and 
fresher. Miranda went out under sail about §:30, while Sachen 
was towed out by the tug Narragansett at the same time. Tha 
steam yacht Talisman, with her owner, Mr. J. W. Slater and the 
judge, Com, A, Cass Canfield, &. C. Y, d., accompanied the yachts 
to the start off Brenton’s Reef Lightship, Messrs, Burgess and 
Owens went on board of Miranda to conclude all arrangements, 
and the course was decided upon; 8. W. by W. 20 miles, making 
the mark 8 miles W. of Block Island. i" 

The first signal was given from the Talisman at 10:48, “At 10:53 
the start was given, Miranda going over first. on starboard tack 
carrying large jib and working maintopsail. Sachem also crossed 
on the starbosrd tack, carrying foretopsail as well as main. The 
times were; Miranda, 10:54:35; Sachem, 10:56:09. Sachem began at 
once to gain on her rival, going to windward of her. Ag 11:8 
Miranda set her foretopsail, tacking just after, while Sachem fol- 
lowed at once. The latter gained steadily, and at 11:26 Miranda 
tacked. again, the white one again following her around. Sachem 
was now the leader and gaining, ACI both went on starboard 
tack toward Point Jndith, running into yougher water. Of? Point 
Judith Miranda stowed her foretopsail, but Sachem was well ahead 
and still gaining on her. As they neared he mark Sachem was a 
long distance ahead, when suddenly the wind wentround to N-VW., 
Miranda getting it first sud coming ivee for the mark and gaining 
considerably on Sachem before the latter felt the new. wind. 
Sachem made the mark on the port and tack set her foretopsail and 
started sheet for the reach home. The times were: Sachem, 2:18; 
Miranda, 2:25, Thus Sachem had gained $m, 84s.in.a beal of 2) 
miles. During the latter half of the race the wind held about N.W. 


by N., blowing quite heavily, and the yachts made good time, 
paraers Haining alittle but still being badly beaten. The times 
Were: 

Start. Binish, Elapsed. Corrected. 
SACUOMI sey... iniyiie.- 10 66 09 5 ba AO 4 Bi 41 47 AL 
ut, 0(5 62) ee ee 10 54 35 4 02 36 § 08 00 5 06 25 


THE THETIS-STRANGER MATCHES, OCT 1-2. 


Ne Satisfied with the race from Newport to Marblehead won 

by Thetis, her owner and Mr. Warren haye kept mp the racing 
by two more matches, the frsta single race of 1d miles to wind- 
ward and return, the second a series of three. ‘The first race on 
Oct. l was sailed under the following agreement, made on Sept. 27: 
Match race agreed to between yachts Stranger and Thetis for $200 
per side, to be 15 nautical miles dead to windward or leewerd and 
return. Race to be sailed first day afler Sept. 30, that the wind and 
weather permit. Yachts not to be started 1n a tog or gale of wind, 
and race to take place off Marblehead, Race to be sailed in six 
hours or no race, and in case the finish is not made within this 
time, yachts are to start each day next ensuing, wind and weather 
ieee ht and watranting cliance of a finish within the time 
imit, until completion of said race. No restrictions as to sail or 
crew. Hace to be sailed under Kastern Yacht Club rules, and with 
their time allowance, the loser to pay expense af tug boait, the 
judges to decide whether the weather warrants a start. If the 
judges donot make @ decision as to weather on or before 12:30 P. M.,, 
trace to be off for the day. Signal of starting of the race fo he a 
steam tug whistle. Before preparatory signal ts given the tue will 
have an American ensign at fhe fore, Preparatory siznal to be 
given by hauling down American ensign and hoisting blue peter 
In its place. Hive minutes later signal for start shall be given by 
blowing tug whistle and hauling down blue peter. Merk boat to 
be left on the starboard hand, 

Asthe Mayflower-Galatea race had been given up on the previous 
day there was a good breeze, though light atthe start. The wind 
was W.5.W., driving away atog that prevailed durmg the early 
morning, and the course laid out was E.N.E., 15 miles, trom Half 
Way Rock, finishing off Marblehead Rock. Mr. George A, God- 
dard, on the tug Wm. Sprague, acted as judge and starter, At 
11:25 the first whistle blew, followed by a second at 11:30 to start, 
Stranger with clubtopsail and balloon jibtopsail oyer lower sails 
went over at 11:3040 with Thetis under similar canyas af, 11:32:15, 
Stranger set her spinnaker to port promptly at 11:52:10, but it, was 
11:32:20 before Thetis had hers drawing, The wind wag quite light 
and working to the south, so that at 12:35 the booms came over on 
both and spinnakers were shifted to starboard, Thetis being a lit- 
tle ahead of Stranger in the hauling, At 1:05, the wind still being 
yery light, both took in their spinnakers, 

At? P, M. Stranger was on Thetis’s weather quarter and coyer- 
ing her, but the latter jibed over and started away. Stranger 
hung to her yery closely to the turn, which was made thus: Can 
PRS hiseet a ee Viligs abe 20 4 OSiraneeie see eee se ..2 11 08 

Coming home a food breeze met the yachts, increasing as they 
beat into it. Both crossed on the starboard tack, lowering club- 
topeails. Thetis had her jibheader aloft, but the cutter lost time 
by having to lower one sail before she set another. Af 2:3 Thetis 
went on port tack, Stranger following at 2:25. At2:30 Thetistacked 
ugain, with Stranger after her ab 2:35:30. At 2:53 Thetis stowed 
her topsail and at 3:02 she facked again in toward Thatcher's 
Island. Stranger held her tack until 308, when she followed 
Thetis. Stranger had been outpointing the other but not footing 
80 faust; now, however, she cuime up on her, Thetis gained again 
for a time, but near the finish Stranger came up clo-er, Both had 
to tack finally to weather the line, crossing on starboard tack 
thus; Thetis 4:49:00, Stranger 4:50:72. The full times were; 


Start. Finish, Elapsed. Qorrected, 
De isiyeee teers 11 32 15 4 49 00 5 16 45 5 15 45 
Biranger-- ree hires li 30 40 4 60 22 5 19 42 A 19 42 


Two of Stranger’s erew were knocked overboard in jibing, but 
were picked up safely. 

Following this race a.series of three was agreed upon, the con- 
ditions being as follows: 

Match between the Thetis and Stranger for $200 a side, best two 
out of three races, Yachts not to be started in calm, foe or gale 
of wind, Races to be sailed in three hours or no race, and if the 
finish is not made in thal time, itis to be sailed the following day, 
No restrictions as to sails or crew. Rates to be under Eastern. 


art, Outermark, Finish. Actual. Corrected. 
Thetis .--.--- ii 01 11 3 46 10 4 45 10 4 44 10 
Stranger,,...11 O1 1 12 50 3.51 33 € 5033 4 al) 33 


The times counted from the actual start make Thetis the winner 

by sin. 42sec. ‘ } Lae 

"The second race waa sailed on Oct. 5 over a triangular contse of 

30 miles, from Tmker’s Island, 10 miles south by west, ta Harding’s 

bellboat, leaying it on the port hand; thence to the outer mark 
‘) 


tug William Spracue), 10 miles east by north half north, leaying 
nae eh Gore hand. ey thence 10 alge northwest to finish, be- 
tween the fae and Tinker’s Island, — 


On board the tug were Messrs. Geo. A, Goddard and W. Lloyd 
Jeffries, judge and timekeeper. Lient, Henn and Mr. Charles A. 
Tionefellow sailed with Mr, Warren, while on the Thetis were Dr. 
John Brysnt, Mr, Joseph Hawes, Mr. Decatur atid Captain Reed. 
‘The wind was quite fresh from N, to N. E., with some sea outside 
the harbor, Both yachts came to the line off 'Tinker’s Island 
under lower sails and jibheaders, Thetis carrying 4 clubtopsail. 

The stari was a ftying one at 1:22 A, M., Thetis foing over smart- 
Ty with Stranger to windward alittle later. Thetis broke out her 
balloon jibtopsail as she went over and Stranger set a small fib- 
topsail, and the pairat once began a luffing match, running off 
their course. ; 

After afew minutes they settled down to work again, only to go 
off later in a second tial at wind jamming. Stranger now began 
to gain and led Thetis, the latter stowing her balloon jibtopsail. 
At 12:15 the wind shifting a little allowed them, to set sUeetaehelds: 
and they ran along for a time under them until av 12:41 Stranger 
Jeter hers for abe turn, Thetis held on until 12:45 with bers. 
The tarn was made: 

Sinaneare eye verre die GUST yo. nas i oes vate teae 2 48 48 

The entter had gained 1m, h2sec, in ten miles, f 

Stranger continaed to gain, while the wind fell lighter, as she 
was outpointing Thetis considerably, both feeling the sea. When 
off Minot’s Ledge at 1:30, Stranger was farto windward and a lit- 
tle ahead of Thetis. Here the cutter made a bad error that cost 
her some ot her lead. She went on starboard tack out into the 
flood tide, taking if on her weather bow, while Thetis held inshore 
toward Cohasset, holding on for over ten minutes. 

Tt was 2:15 when the tug stopped at the second mark, and at, 2:20 
Stranger made her last tack for the mark, crossing Thetis'’s bow 
by a ialf mile, The turn was timed, Stranger, 3:32:10; Thetis, 
3:53:38. Stranger sent up small jibtopsail and soon was on her 
course for. the finish, easing sheet and shifting to balloon foresail. 
The race was over here, as Dhetis had no chance of catching the 
cutter, Stranger was timed at 450, the other being then two miles 
away. As some of the party on board wished to catch the Boston 
train, the tug towed Thetisin, The times wero: 


Start. Finish. Actual. 
PSE BT DAS troebs gen Meee ee See eater ey 11 22 00 4 50 00 5 28 00 
Wnetisensidat ashe ert t ht cette Seecyeeesy dh 2200 Did not finish. 


The final race, over a course to be chosen by the winner of a toss, 
Was to be sailed vext day. 


LARCHMONT PENNANT REGATTA, OCT, 2. 


ae fall pennant regatta of the Larchmont Y.C, was sailed_on 

Oct. 2, oVer the match course of 28 knots, in a strong N. W. 
wind. As usual in all the clib regattas this year in which sloops 
and cutters have entered together, the cutters came out ahead, 
Clara beating Cinderella and Mona disposing of one sloop in her 
class, while the remaining one withdrew. Clara’s victories have 
become so much a matter of course that they attract little notice 
now, but the beating which she gave Cinderella at the end of the 
season counts for much more than those of the early spring when 
the latter was new from the stocks. Built after the new tyne and 
specially to beat Clara, she has failed to do so Once in a season of 
hard racing, though handled by some of the leading amateurs in 
various races. It ‘has been claimed that Clara has a specially good 
skipper and so she has, bul in many of her races this year she has 
heen sailed not by Barr but by her owner, Mr. Sweet, by Ma. Lee 
and by other amaicurs, so it isnot all the skipper, however great 
Barr's share in her success may be, Never beaten hy anything 
near her size, leading her class this year and. last, beating the 
sloops in the class above her on allowance and even on elapsed 
time, first in all weathers, blow high or blow low, Clara cannot be 
isbn redt in the dispute over types, but after every dogmatic 
“hence” and “therefore,” her record stillvemains to be accounted 
for and explained away. Not only wins over individual boats or 
in single matches, but a complete monopoly of the racing for two 
séasons, which no American centerboard boat, old or new, has in- 
terfered with in the least. Those that have faced her she has 
heaten, while the rest haye met a still mere inglorious defeat by 
avoiding the repatta Courses that once belonged to them. 

Saturday was arare day for yacht racing, bright, cool, with a 
fine N. W. wind, At 11:00 the first signal was given, with the 
start at 11:10. The starters were in Class U, Clara and Cinderella 
and in Class II., Mona, Surf, Santapogue and Sara. Clara led over 
the line With Santapogue next, then Mona, Cinderella and Surt, 
Sara was handicapped, Surf was hardly over before her bowsprit 
parted in fhe ivon and put her out of the race, It was a short run 
to Execution Buoy, with booms to port, making a jibe necessary. 
Clara’s boots came over at 11:27:40 and Cinderella’s at 11:28:21. Off 
for Matinnicock Clara tried a spinnaker butit would not draw. 
Cinderella, had gained a little and at the buoy tried to cut in 
betweenitand Clara bya sharp maneuyer but failed to accomplish 
it. The times at Matinnicock were: 

OPO ow a tapi. sen eee ....+12 07 57 (Cinderella... 22. i121... 1.112 0805 

When off on the next leg Cinderella housed her topmast at once, 
but Clara held to her jibheader for half an hour longer. At Cap- 
tain’s Island buoy the times were: 

Clara 2, ons a ie Pee 12 87 05. Cinderella....-. yey 12 87 57 

The other boats were not timed at the intermediate marks, Out 
to Execution again with wind abeam Clara increased her lead but 
the turn was not timed, 

The wind drew ahead on the last leg, but Clara weathered the 
finish, the centerboard having to tack to make the line. While 
Clara was beating Cinderella the same story was being told in the 
smaller class, the keel Mona beating the centerboard Santapogue, 
to say nothing of Sara, so far astern that she was not timed. The 
full times were: 

CLASS C—CABIN SLOOPS AND CUTTERS 5oFT, AND OVER. 


Start, Finish, Hlapsed. Corrected. 
eS Pehle Wacetseses ad c= Seocerfmar gl oe UY 38) 1 49 53 2.89 24 2 B89 24 
Cinderella ... 2.02, 504: ll 11 41 1 52 51 2 41 10 2 40 55 
CLASS IL—CABIN SLOOPS S8hT. AND UNDER 42FT. 

Mona......-.. Shi Sek. lJ 10 55 2 28 18 B 12°23 3 10 48 
Bantapogne............ 11 10 48 221 48 3 11 00 8 11 00 
Pi itiny Ronee Sete he Ti 14 22 Disabled. 

STADE 1 2 patie dite, ofae = ferallehoe ba Not timed. 


THE, MAYFLOWER-GALATEA RACE, 


| ees end of the long waiting at Marblehead has been merely an- 
other fizzle, as the firsi of October was reached without a 
breeze, and according toagreement Mayflower sailed for Beverly 
to lay up. On Sept. 2) there was a good breeze in the morning and 
the signal was given fora race. The wind was strong from the 
north, increasing from/to 9 A, M., but at 9:30 a light rain began 
to fall portly killing the wind. Both yachts sailed outto the start 
off Hal Way Rock, carrying clubtopsails. Fora time the wind 
freshened, but fell again, though blowing a moderate breeze. For 
three hours the boats maneuvered about the line, but at 1330 Lieut. 
Henn objected to starting, as the wind wasnot likely to strengthen 
or even to hold, and Com. Hovey agreed with him, so the race was 

‘abandoned for the day. Later on the wind dropped and it seems 
certain that even if started in good time the conditions of the 
agreement would not have been realized, 

The occasion has been seized upon. by the daily press as an ap- 
portunity for a good deal of abuse of Lieut. Henn’s action, but the 
representatives of both yachts agreed in their opinions, and the 
weather itself furnished 4 full justification of their action. Among 
the most unpleasant criticisms of Lieut. Henn is the following in- 
teryiew with Captain Stone, widely circulated by a number of 
daily papers: Ves,” he said, in answer to an iuquiry, “I was very 
much disappointed at having no race yesterday. I did want to 
give Lient, Henn another trial, as he seemed anxious for one, but, 
atter yesterday's experience Iam disgusted, In my opinion the 
reason for reyersing the decision to race was that the Hnglishman 
is atraid to risk another encounter, and made an excuse for the 
occasion, Heis simply playing a game of bluff, Why, yesterday 
Was the best day we have had this season for yachtracing. If 
Lieut. Henn had meant business he would not have let such « 
chance slip by unimproved. But, of course, he did not want to 
race, HEesays he wantsa gale, Tf a skipper has a vessel outside 
in a storm he gets into harbor as quick as he can, 

“Yes, there was plenty of wind fora race yesterday. The May- 
flower could have made the run to leéward, a straight ran_ to 
Minot’s Light, at the rate of 12 knots an hour, and a boat is sailing 
pretty fast to do that, f could have gone over the whole course 
inside of ¢ hours,” : 

In answer to the question as to how the Mayflower would com- 
pare with the Galatea im crossing the Atlantic or in a yoyage 
around the Bermudas, Captain Stone said: “She would stand it 
finely. But! believe all tis Bermuda talk is bluff, and that Lieut. 
Henn does not desire such avace any more than he does one at 
Marblehead.” M “a 

Capt. Stone has won an enviable reputation this year on board 
of Mayflower, and the remarks above quoted do not Sound like the 
comments of 4 thorough sportsman on an unsuccessful but plucky 
rival, and itis certainly much pleasanter to believe that-he has 
been misrepresented by some irresponsible reporter. The statement, 
however, has been widely circulated, andif not promptly cor- 
rected will pee him in the estimation of many of ais friends. 


That Lieut. Henn should be more or less adversely criticised by 


1f newspapers was only to be expected, but all who hayvemet him 
this summer can bear testimony to his pluck and spirit asa sports- 


& = 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


man, and respect him for the brave fight he has made against ad- 
yerse circumstances. On Sept. 30 the usual calm weather pre- 
yailed and the signal for “no race” was set at 9:30. During the 
day Mayflower left for Beverly, and Fortuna, Intrepid and Mohi- 
can also sailed.. i ! 

Mayflower is now laid up between the bridges at Beverly, where 
Fortuna has joined her, 


MARINE GLUE FOR YACHT WORK. 


E have lately received from Messrs. A. Jeffrey & Co., of Lon- 
don, some samples of their marine glue, showing the methods 
of applying it. A section of deck plank with seam caulked and 
payed isshown, and also a model of a double skin boat witha layer 
of canvas and glue between the skins, a method of building much 
employed in the British Navy. ‘The finest. quality only should be 
used, applying it as follows: Cut the glue into small pieces, melt 
in a pot or cauldron over any moderate fire, keeping it stirred now 
and then, When the glue is all meited the heat is about 212 Fah.,, 
but rather too thick to run freely, and if used in this state air bub- 
bles may arise; therefore it requires boiling and stirring a few 
minutes longer, and should be used ata heat of from 250 to 300 
Fah,.; it then becomes perfectly liquid, and should be used as 
uickly as possible, Continued boiling hardens the glue, lence 
thinnings are sometimes necessaty. Common observation will 
soon enable the workman to sce the proper heat at which the glue 
should be used for the work in hand. ; 4 

The marine glue never boils over into the fire like pitch, although 
it will occasionally ignite while being melted if the flame be al- 
lowed to touch it, and it will continue so to burn wntil the glue 
would be destroyed; when this takes place cover the pot or caul- 
dron over with a piece of sacking, or any air-tight substance; this 
will immediately extinguish the flame, but this ighiting will never 
take pluce if proper care he taken. ’ 

The oakum to be laid well down in the seam, hard, leaving the 
seam three-quarters of an inch deep and a quarter of an inch wide 
after caulking, for the glue in the seam, and, as usual to be payed 
soou, _ Water, cold naphtha, or coal oil to be used in dipping the 
caulking irons, as linseed oil or grease prevents the glue from ad- 
hering to the edge ot the plank. Im paying decks the glue should 
be poured from the ladle into the seams, holding the nose of the 
Jadle an inch from the deck. WNote.—If the ladle is drawn on the 
seams, asit is frequently done when pitch is used, a quantify of 
atmosphere is enveloped, and has not time to escape before the 
glue becomes set; this will cause air bubbles in hot weather, and 
leaye the seams hollow and unsound, 

When the decks have been payed with pitch or resin the old 
materials to be broken out, and a race-knife used to clear the 
seams, in order that the glue may adhere to the edge of the plank; 
the seams may be afterward caulked or hardened down, as may be 
required, to the depth before described, viz., three-quarters of an 
inch, if the thickness of the timber will allow of it; and if the 
weather be sufficiently fine to allow the decks to be payed with 
pitch, it will do also for the glue. : 

For Shakes.—Hxpel the dirt and moisture from them, and then 
Tun them full with the glue, as in case of deck séam. 

This quality of glue is recommended as absolutely free from 
stickiness. About 130 to 140 line feet of yacht seam can be payed 
with 10)bs. of the glue. 

_ The second eee is used chiefly for the construction of air- 
bebe bulkheads and compartments in lifeboats, being used as fol- 

ows: 

After melted as described, spread the glue on the surface of the 
wood or iron with a stiff iron-bound brush, or wire brush, leaving 
on a good body, lay the canvas on the glue and pass an ordinary 
fiat iron over the canvas and make the glue sweat through, taking 
care not to make the iron so hot as to scorch the canvas. (Hxperi- 
ence will immediately show the heat; required.) Another way _of 
application is to coat the canvas on one side and lay it glued side 
downward on, the wood or other substance requiring to be covered 

passing the iron over as before—ijhe canyas will then be founc 

pertectly waterproof and adhering tightly to the wood, etc. In 
the course of a few minutes a thin coating of glue over the canvas 
may be added (if desired) and the iron again passed lightly over it, 
and a few tin tacks should be added to the edges and angles where 
necessary. The cases can then be painted. The angles of packing 
cases are also treated in like manner, before being sent abroad, 
rendering them perfectly water-tight. It will be found impossible 
to spread the glue on canyas, ete., as smooth as paint, as it becomes 
chilled go quickly, unless the substance upon which it is heing ap- 
plied is hot, but this is of no consequence provided the whole of 
the substance is covered. 

_A third quality is used for double-skin boats, as before men- 
tioned, Jt will not crack or crumble withage, and is always elastic 
and waterproof. 

To apply it, melt the glue as before and paint it on the first series 
of planks with an ordinary tar brush, following on with the calico 
directly after (the calico will be found to stick to the glue, but itis 
as well to tack the edges with small copper tacks); a hot flat iron 
should then be passed over to make the glue sweat through the 
calico, then.paint over with the glue and the Jongitudinal planks 
from the kiln can be applied when convenient, and apply the cop- 
per vivets in the usual way, The boat will then be found to he 
perfectly watertight, and the gIne will expand and contract with 
the timbers without cracking, as is invariably tlie case when white 
lead is used. ; 

A much commoner quality, marine pitch, is an adulteration of 
the glue with pitch, and is superior to the latter for common work. 
ae following general points should be observed in using the 
glue: ‘ 

The marine glue being elastic, it will be found necessary, in all 
cases in joining timbers, to use fastenings, in order to take off the 
gravity and preyent sliding. Oil, grease, dust and dirt must be 
avoided. Hxcess of boiling and repeated boiling injures the glue; 
therefore, melt no more than is required for immediate use, 
Should any remain in the pot, pour it out on a wet stone or sheet 
iron and mix with fresh glue when required. ; 


| inside, 


NEW HAVEN Y, C, FALL REGATTA, OCT. 5—The fall re- 
gatta of the New Haven Y, C. was sailed on Oct. 5 over the club 
course, 10 miles to leeward and back for the large yachts and 714 
for Class D.in a very light wind. The start was made at 10:57, fit- 
teen yachts going over as follows: 


Wndeavore se cecovy ee: SLOMDORIGS Uta = oan teles li 07 18 
UGA OI ets ena) oats ta Lele OZatew NETS LU) ee vy ecnilees sh 11 OF 18 
WE UO ese ee ode nd TY 08°32 Rajah... 2... sees, va Pas TL 09 55 

nita...,.... brace ty Faye radar de2 Wilkeine ies... et jon eee 11 11 00 
MASCOT Seen ke ee pee ieee ALUN Es OT Dad h'col a eee Oe ee oe ee 11 15 17 
VOLES rics gag sts week Hele re bE C6209 Wieniisere | ate ees 11 15 52 
MAT EH6TITG: itt eres TG LS0) Cina eo ty eta 1 17 2 
SWOSHN ETO ae sateen at ee 11 06 46 


The race was slow and uninteresting, Ulidia simply leaving the 
fast centerboard boats, for which the New Haven Y. C. is noted, 
and winning as she pleased, in spite of her keeland 8ft. draft. The 
corrected bimes were: 


React ee eas reek oe 602 57 Marenerite....... Apeieet ee 7 18 22 
A sUMPE LOY Ea Ba De SUR epee See 1 | PZ ST Bd aD FO Ure On T 2% 82 

ODS pee eens pei os ces tye sett OES SRM GGAVGES ots nas etiet pons 7 28 57 
TM co | aA AepO ene anne rn 654 OL Rajah... tees ee al 24 
ERT lala se piiin.s a slwcbebiciele ba 4 05 32) Amita........, ...,. Not measured. 
EVV FEGETG By ie pee dh Sect papree (101 Viren... 26.5 ..-Time not taken. 

; CLASS D—OPEN YACHTS, 
Rnllivainis acts + Set nt eat eae OTTER En! ee Retr) eA e EL Ls 5 04-51 
VETS sorter t ees wae Bees Peete 5 


QUEBEC Y, C.—A race was sailed on Sept. 27 in a strong wind, 
six yachts starting—Guineyere, Iris, Hirondelle, Osprey, Berna- 
dette and Montagnais. Bernadette made the turn ilmin. ahead of 
Hivondelle, with the others astern, and held the lead home. The 
times were; 

_ FIRST CLASS. 


} Start. Turn. Finish, Hlapsed. 
Hirondelleé.............., 10 27 30 1 40 30 8 37 45 5 10 00 
GUMeVGEre -.. 0 4. yse.. et 10 24 50 eee, APL. : 1. Se 
OSHC WH wae aie an asl! 10 24 45 Len ae Des, at 
Bernadette .5.......-..4. 10 25 20 1 89 20 2 82 40 5 07 20 

: SECOND CLASS. 

VOI dF pic Rar RAE eed 10 21 00 reiecie: pais. + ree 
Montagnais.............. 10 22 30 : 4 59 O5- 6 35 35 


The regatta committees included. Messrs. Chas. Melenzie, John 
Shaw and A, F, Falkenburg, and Mr. W, C0. Fry as timekeeper, 

TORONTO AND HAMILTON.—On Sept, 23 a race was sailed 
from Toronto to Hamilten hetween the Tecnu. Bonita, Whistle- 
wind and Rivet. Starting at 4 P, M,, the wind was very light from 
the east, but at 6 P. M.it came fresher from 8. W.,, Lomas the 

ne even ae mdae S oe race, the former fin- 
ishing a e ahead at 1: » M. Boni ave up and Es 
finished two hours after the leaders. ae i? aie 

THE SCOTCH CHALLENGH.—On Thursday last Mr. James 
Bell’s challenge arrived in New York, but has not been made public 
and will not be until after the meeting of the club-on Oct, 28. 
Nothing definite is yet known of Mr. Bell’s plans or of his proposed 
boat, butitis reported that Watson will design her, 


suffocate me * * * b x 
‘TOOTHACHE DROPS cure i one minute,—Ady, 


215 


THE COLLISION IN BOSTON HARBOR—On Ang, 26 9 colli- 
sion occurred in Boston Harbor between the yacht Edith and the 
steamer Chatham, which resulted in the drowning of one of the 
crew of the yacht, as recorded in the forrs? AND SiRnAm of Sept. 
2. The collision has been carefully investigated by Messrs. Burn- 
ham and Savage, U.S. Inspectors, who have handed in the follow- 
ing report, which exonerates the officers of the steamer: “O®ETCE 
OF THE Unrrnp Spates Locant INSPECTORS OF STHAM VESSULS, 
Boston, Sept, 25, 1886. George H. Starbuck—Sir: Tt haying come 
to our knowledge officially, through report from Capt, William A. 
Hallett, master of the steamship Chatham, that said ship had been 
in collision with the sloop yacht Hdith, and that life had been lost, 
we deemed it our duty, under the provisions of See. 4450, U. 8. i 
8., fo investigate the cause of said collision. Baying taken the 
testimony of withesses and carefully considered the same, we beg 
to submit the foliowing report: It appears in evidence that on the 
28th ult. the steamship Chatham was proceeding down the harbor 
bound for Baltimore. While in the Narrows, at about 445 P. M., 
came in collision with the sloop yacht Wdith, commanded by Mr. 
i. W. O'Hara, Ii appearsin evidence that when Capt. Hallett 
first saw the Hdith she was nearly a mile away; when within 
about one-third of a mile, the yacht, then on the starboard tack, 
crossing to the south, he ordered the helm. of the ship put to star- 
board to pass under the yacht’s stern. The ship had begun to 
swing on this helm when it was noticed thé yacht had tacked, and 
the helm of the steamer was again changed to port to pass under 
her stern. While swinging on the port helm and within from 100 
to 200ft.. the Wdith’s tiller was put hard to port. According 
to O'Hata’s testimony, they were but 100ft. apart when 
the last tack was attempted, while other witnesses place them 
a ship’s length or more apart, They then evidently were toonear 
for the ship’s course to be changed and Capt. Hallett exclaimed: 
‘Good God, she has tacked again.’ Seeing that this last change of 
course had destroyed all chances of clearing her, he rung to. stop 
and back, The claim of Mr. O’Hara that the yacht was lying help- 
lessly becalmed is not sustained by the eyidence, his own tesii- 
mony, which was that he made two tacks alter seeing the steamer 
near Nix’s Mate (about half a mile away). The ship would have 
gone that distance in three minutes, His claimis that the yacht 
was in that hopeless condition for the last five minutes before the 
collision, while Mr, Ide, of his party, put the time at a few seconds. 
This is undoubtedly true. The yacht was in the wind with sails 
shaking, as testified to by Capt. Parke, Capt. William B. Wloyd 
testified that he had sailed his yacht, which is very similar to the 
Kdith, both in rig und size, trom Boston, near Poster’s wharf, to 
the Narrows that afternoon, Isaving about 2:30, and was in the 
vicinity of the collision when it ocetirred at 4:45, and that there 
was a good working breeze for yachts like the Edith, and at no 
time was there a calm. The evidence in the case satisties us that 
Capt. Hallett changed the course of his ship twice to ayoid the 
collision and that the Hdith’s cotirse was also twice changed, and 
attempt was made by O’Harato make the third tack when too 
near for it to he possible for the steamer’s course to be again 
changed. The putting the helm of the yacht to port when too 
near for the steamer to change her course or for the yacht to fill 
away on her port helm was what brought about the collision, for 
which Capt. Hallett was in no way at faultor to blame for the sad 
loss of one life.—Very respectfully, ANDREW BoRHAM, ANDREW 
J. SAvyAGnH, United States Local Inspectors.” 

THE NWAHLI-LORNA MATCH, Oct. 1.—A very interesting match 
was sailed on Friday between the open hoats Nahi, owned by Mr. 
W.S. Alley, and Lorna, Mx, E,J.O0°Gorman, The course was fom 
Sands Point 246 miles N. W., two rounds, making 10 miles, for a 
sweepstake of $5U0. The skipper of the Nahli was James Willis,’ 
of Cowbay, with 9 men and 89 sandbags, while Lorna was sailed by 
Samuel Seaman of New Rochelle, with 1] men and 41 bags. <A few 
yachts were on hand at the start at 11.25 A. M., the referee, Capt. 
Henry Van Wyck, being on board the Schemer. The time of the 
start was 11.25, the boats crossing: Nahi 11:25:28, Lorna 11:26:23, 
With a heavy S. W. wind they started to beat out to the mark, 
WNahli leading, but within ten minutes of the start she was taken 
aback and nearly capsized, her crew at once tossing over 21 bags 
of ballast, so that she was out of the race. Reefing down, she 
still held on, the time being made thus: Lorna 11:53:30, Nahli 
12:01:00. Lorna turned in two reefs in mainsail and bobbed her 
suiall jib. The time was made: Lorna 12:10:10, Nahli 12:15:80. 
Nahli gaye up the race and Lorna withdrew when Mr, Alley noti- 
fied her owner. 

BUFFALO Y. C.—On Sept. 25, the fall regatta of the Buffalo Y, 
C. was sailed over a course from south end of the government 
breakwater, along south shore to a buoy opposite Windmill Point 
146 miles off the stone dock, and back to the starting place, IE 
tiles. The wind was strong from 5. W. during the race. The en- 
tries were E. B. Jewett, Alarm, Turk, Curlew, Sylvia, Emma, Min- 
ette, of Buttalo, and Vera, of Port Dover, The start was made at 
2:55 P. M., Alarm finishing first at 5:00:35, and winning the pennant, 
Turk was second, winning a pair of side lights, and Curlew third, 
her prize being an anchor light. 

RAOCHS AT BRIDGHPORT.—The citizens of Bridgeport have 
presented two silver cups to be raced for by yachts of that place, 
One, the citizen’s cup, to be raced for every year, the other a chal- 
lenge cup, to be subject,to challenge during the yachting season. 
The first race will be sailed to-day over a course from Bridgeport 
Light to Point No Point buoy, thence to Fayerweather Island and 
return. The judges are Messrs. Wim. Lewis, J. P. Davis and P. H. 
Prindle. The committee are Messrs. A. C. Hobbes, A. H. Davis 
ane W.F. Brookes. The race will be under New Hayen Y. C. 
rules. 

LAUNCH OF THE FLORIDA.—On Sept. 30, at West Haven, 
Conn., a suburb of New Haven, the new yacht Florida, building 
for Mr. Henry P. Kingsland by Gesner & Marr, was launched. 
The Florida is intended for a tracing yacht, and will come in the 
class with Mayflower and Puritan, though much smaller, being 

2tt. on]. w. 1., 78ft. 9in. over-all, 18ft. 6in. beam, 6ft. draft and 7ft. 
4in. in depth. She has a plumb stem and sternpost and a wide, full 
counter, On the keel she carries 10 tons of lead, with about 25 tons 
The rig is a cross between sloop and cutter. 

JOLUMBIA Y, C,—A match wassailed on Oct. 2 for a cup valued 
at $25 by the Daisy, Troublesome, Henry Gray and Defiance, over 
the Columbia Y. C. course, in astrong W.wind, Henry Gray won, 
with Defiance second and Troublesome third. 

ALVA.—Mr. W. K. Vanderbilt's new steam yacht is ready for 
launching, and was to haye gone oyer on Saturday last, but the 
launch has been postponed until Mr, St. Clare J. Byne arrives from 
Bngland, probably about Oct. 28. 


Answers to Correspondents. 


Ee" No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents, 


A. R. W., Anoka.—Tested with No. 8 shot, 40yds., 30in. cirele. 

Kirrmn Karren, Dayton, Ky.—We cannot tell until we haye 
seen thei. 

i. N.— Repeating rifles of the caliber you name can be had. 
Apply to the dealers whose names are found in our advertising 
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ye SALE AT A BARGAIN.—ONE JOHN 
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C0., Dorchester, Mass, 


The following letter 
refers to a Stevens’ New 
Model Pocket Rifle, 
weighing about two 
pounds, is from a per- 
fectly reliable gentle- 
man (whose name is 
at the service of any 
applicant). . 

Lampkin, GA. 
Dec. 28th, 1884. 


Messrs. J. Stevens & Co. 


Gentlemen:--My preference | 


for your guns has been 
strengthened by the following 
circumstances: Some weeks 
ago a friend brought a small 
pocket rifle to have me clean 
up for him, as it had become 
rusty from neglect and disuse. 
Isaw your name, ‘J. Stevens 
& Co,” onthe barrel, and 1 
said to him, that I would 
wager that it wasa fine shoot- 
ing gun. Said he, my father 
has carried that rifle for fifteen 
years, and has bagged all 
. sorts of game with it, from 
. deer tosmall birds. Heonce 
' killed an alligator with it at 
xzro yards, He always shoots 
squirrels in the head, no mat- 
ter how high they get. At 
this moment another man, 
who had done business for the 
old man on his farm for a 
number of years, and used the 
rifle a great deal, stepped up, 
and, overhearing the conver- 
sation, remarked: ‘* Yes, it 
is the best rifle I ever saw. 
J haye killed squirrels almost 
by the thousand with it, and 
killed ducks by the hundred 
at all distances. I once kill- 
ed a duck with it at 240 
yards.” I thought this very 
remarkable, as it is a very 
small gum, barrel only 12 in- 
ches long, with 
shoulder stock, 32 caliber. 
The gentlemensays, ‘‘ If you 
will clean it up you can use it 
whenever you like,” handing 
mea box of cartritiges. He 
said, ‘‘ You will be surprised 
at its shooting qualities.” So 
Irubbed the gun up nicely, 
and made an agreement with 
afriendtogohunting. When 
wemet heremarked, ‘‘Where 
is your gun?” (eyeing the lit- 
tle thing with a disappointed 
curiosity). I told him I 
would take it along for prac- 
tice, and would let him kill 
the game with his shot-gun. 
With a kind of a sneer he 
said, he thought I wanted to 
go hunting. Very soon the 
dog treed a squirrel in a very 
tall hickory, and, getting 
' sight of it first, I raised the 
rifle and down came the 
squirrel, ‘‘ Well,” said he, 
“the little thing shoots like 
anything.” Pretty soon he 
shot at a dove about 40 yards 
off and missed it. I raised 
the nfle and brought it down. 
With a puzzled air he re- 
marked, with much emphasis. 
“That thing shoots like the 
mischief.” It was not long 
before the dog barked upa 
large, tall pine tree, in which 
we soon found a very large 
fox squirrel. I let him take 
two shots at the squirrel, 
which only caused him to go 
tothe very top. Then I took 
ashot. Atthe crack of the 
‘rifle, the squirrel came crash- 
ing down, shot in the head, 
_My friend then came up and 
took the riflein his hand and 
examined it very closely. 
Well,” said he, ‘it shoots 
_ like the I did not 
think it was inthe thing”? 


- Iremain, yours very truly, 


A.W, L. 


skeleton | 


Single Barrel Breech 


Americon Field, Jan. 10, 1885,.—=*The next gun 


was 2 22 caliber Stevens, and a pair of beau 


ul 


pistols, made by Stevens, on the Lord pattern. 
These weapons Dr, Carver uses on the stage, and 
does all his fancy shocting with. Isaw him dur- 
ing the morning shoot with these pistols, in two 
consecutive shots, two half dollars thrown in the 
air, and he sent them whizzing away with holes 
nearly through the’ center of both. Opening 
&@ window, and calling upon Hans (one of his 


Vernier and Op 


attendants) to fix up 2 target, I saw him shoot 
twenty shots, fired at forty steps, and the bul- 
lets could all be covered with a ten cent piece.” 


Mr, Reeves, in American Field, Dec. 6, 1884.— 


« Regardin; 
Stevens’ 


the feat of Mr. fra A, Paine with a 
ery Pistol, 22 caliber. He put sev- 


eral shots in a one inch bullseye in a card, held 


in a lady’s hand at ten yards and then hit the 
card edgewise three shots out of four. Small 
cards measuring four and a half by three inches 


32, 38 or 
NO. %- aaca, “24 Cal, 
24 inch, $29.00. .$29.00 
26 inch, $1.00.. 30.00 
28 inch, 3$3.00.. 31.00 
80 inch, 35.00.. 32.00 
No. 8 same style as 7, but 
fancy finish, $2.00 extra. 


. 22,38 or 
No. 5. 22Oal. 44 Cal. 


24 inch, $25.00-.$25.00 
96 inch, 27.00.. 26.00 
28 inch’ 29.00.. 27.00 
30 inch, 31.00.. 28.00 


No. 6 same style as 5, but 
fancy finish, $2.00 extra. 


No. 2, 22 Cal.; No. 1, 82, 38 and 44 Cal. 


wore then substituted with three spota in the 
center of the card like the three of hearts, when 
he put a shot through each heart. The next feat 
was firing at a walnut and grape placed on the 
top of his wife’s head, on a small pedestal about 
one inch high. He knocked the grape off the 
first shot, and then the walnut at the second 


shot, all at the same distance—-ten yards.” 


Stevens’ *Crack-Shot”’ Rifle costs $6 00 more than Nos. 1 and 2. 
The ‘*Crack-Shot”’ has ‘‘Lyman” Sight on stock in place of open rear sight on barrel. 
All Rifles or Pets are chambered for rim fire cartrid 


STEVENS’ HUNTE 


fire cartridge. 


22 Rim, 32, 38 or 44 Caliber, Rim or Central Fire, with Combined Sights. 
22 inch, $20.00, 


i8inch, $18.00. 20 inch, $19.00. 


HUNTERS’ PET SHOT GUNS. 


No. 2. No. 1. 


32, 38, or 

22 Cal. 44 Cal. 
24 inch, $20.00. .$20.00 
26 inch, 22.00.. 21.00 


Swiss Stock with Fore- 
end, Vernier and Open 
Back Sights and Globe 
Sight. 


STEVENS’ 
“EXPERT” RIFLES, 
Nos. 5 and 6. / 


STEVENS’ 
OPEN SIGHT RIFLE. 


26 inch Sé:00,. shoo Weight of Rifles 64 to 84 pounds. 


Fancy finish, $2.00 extra, 


RS’ PET RIFLE. 


24inch, $21.00, 


Otherwise like Nos. 1 and 2, ‘ 
ges, unless otherwise ordered. On request will chamber for any desired rim or central 


“ 


Weight of 18 inch about 5 1-4 Ibs. 


and good for £0 rods. 


With Vernier Sight on Stock, 
$2.00 extra. 


apie ratley and price of the soOwes £2 use the Stevens’ Reloading Central Fire Shell, 38 or 44 Cal. or the U.M.C. Co.’s Berdan Primer, 20 cal. Shell. 
IH,—Central Fire Hunters’ Pet Rifle Barrels and Shot Barrels fitted to same frame when so ordered. Price of 18 inch, extra, $10.00. 


Price of 18 inch Shot Barrel,....cecsscveccevesscncececes $13 00 
Mahogany Cases for Pet,..ccccccsaceccccncsscsscssccccse : 


STEVENS’ NEW MODEL POCKET RIFLES. 


Weight of 10 inch about 
2 pounds. 

“22 or 82 Cal., Rim Fire wi = 
bined Sights,” ve ae 
Winch. 12inch, 15inch, 18 inch. 
$12.25. $13.25. $15.00. $16.50. 

Extra Barrels only, full sighted. 


iQinch, 12inch, 15inch. 18inch. 
$6.50 $7.60 $8.50. 


With Vernier Sight on Stock, 


$10.00. fees 


STEVENS’ NEW MODEL POCKET SHOT GUNS. 


For -scardrasted use, same style and price of the New Model Pocket Rifle, i> use the Stevens’ Reloading Brass Shells, 38 and 44 Cal. 
ohagany Cases for New Model Pocket Rifles, 10 inch, $2.50; 12inch, $2,75; 15 inch, $3,00; 18 inch, $3.50. 


Weight of 10 inch, 23 Cal. 10 02,, | 


_ 10 inch, Plated rest, 
$11.00 


STEVENS’ GALLERY PISTOLS. 


"Conlin ’* Model, 10 inch Barrel, 22 Cal., wei 
Lord ’’ Model, 10 inch Barrel, 22 Cal., weig 


«Diamond ** Model, 10 inch Barrel, 22 Cal, weight 11 OUDGER eves uneavechatste Cartnesseoueten teatime 


STEVENS’ 


ght 2% PONMAS ays occ qecaas sacaccaucsex poss isecestecETICds $20 00 
ht 3 pounds,.. 


“SC SRCCCR SCC UES U ee eeeeeBereeeaeasseneses 


STEVENS’ OLD MODEL POCKET RIFLES. 


,  22.Cal. With Globe and Peep Sights. 
Japanned rest, 


6 inch, no rest, $7.00. 
Japanned. 
$9.50 


8 inch, Plated sest, 
= $10.00 


22 00 
10 00 


Single-Shot Pistol, ~ 


= _ 834 inch Barrel, $2.50. 
: 32 or 30 Cal, 


Lengths 28 to 32 inch Barrel. 


Loading Shot Gun Weight of 12, 14 or 16 Gauge, 6 to 7 Pounds, Re ceatst 
pe Cc if 
- 2 © $10 Gauge, 6 1-2 to 71-4 Pounds, frame 
WITH FOREHAND STOCK plain Barrels, 12, nepee S(O EN es Micy ps lak Sa oo BEEN SOAS AM SCE ELEE ERE ees seees1e SIR ED oes 

‘« 4" “with ex, 26 in. Rifle Barrel, set loading tools atid 25 shells.........0+5 Bess : 
AND STEVENS’ PATENT Be af 10 gira rh +s * < : sa, . Ne f as tv ee ae ‘ Sales i Seo .- 14,50 16.50 
#6 : pyist | 12 and 14 gauge. ......----+. A snc pens pe dg ste sjceys PP ere iets ees DO 18,50 
BOLT.—10, 12, OR 16 Laminated Steel Barrels, 12 and 14 Gauge. -.. e620. eee ee Se, Bie Os re es ET) 20.00 
%, xtra Finish on any of the above....- Tan oe” onus Ae bane eae Rt alee oe bas iaie'std aes 2,50 

GAUGE. Central Fire Rifle Barrel 26 in., 32 to 44 calibre; to fit any of thé above Gums, extra,........ 18.00 


No pocr shoots 
ing weapon can 
leave this fac- 
tory. Every 
one must make 
about as good 2 
targetas this or 
the inspector 
would reject if, 


He would hardly 
allow even a 10 
inch PocketRifla 
to pass unless 
it would make 
a better target 
than this. 


6 successive shots, 50 feet. 


WHY should every Lawyer, Doctor, 
Preacher, Teacher, or any one 
who needs pleasant recreation to draw 
the mind away from their daily cares, 
buy and constantly use some one of the 
various arms made by d. Stevens & Co.? 


B A S F you can have more 
EC fun in a day with 
a Stevens’ Rifle or Pocket Rifle than with 
a common weapon in 4 whole year. 
B r C A Uj S when any one practices 
with weapons of such 
wondertul accuracy the interest does 
not diminish, but increases coustantly. 
You can practice an hour or twoa day, & 
a hundred and fifty times ina year, with- 
out tiring. When your skillis such that 
you can make targets like the first, fry 
itata longer distance and you willbe sure 
prised at the pleasure that results from 
the accomplishment of the object. 


all their arms are sO 
B E C i U S F light and convenient, 
and easily taken apart to carry ina trunk 
or bag, or in 4 small package, 


BECA SE you can with a little 
practice become & 
really expert shot at a merely nominal 
expense. 


BECAUSE when you buy one of 
these arms you are 
Bure of an accurate shooter, Every arm 
before it can leave their factory must by 
actual trial make targets of which ths 
best one above is a fair sample, N@ 
Fisherman’s outfit is complete without 
a two-pound Pocket Rifie with which to 
knock over any game, large or small, he 
is likely to come across. 


Mr. Jones, of|Pittsburgh, lately made 
some remarkable shooting with Stevens’ 
Rifle with 22 short cartridge at 
200 yards. It is something new to 
see & Rifle with 22 short cartridge com- 
peting successfully on the 200 yard range 
with Rifles of the best makers shooting 
very much larger cartridges. 


Mr. Butler, of Syracuse, N. ¥., has 
four other Rifles of the best makes, but 
Bays he uses his little Stevens’ a dozen 
times as much as all the rest.itis 
sO convenient tocarry and 80 womder= 
fully accurate. 


Mr. R. B. Fuller, 172 South Clark St., 
Chicago, has a twenty dollar Stevens’ 
Rifle that has been used in his shooting 
gallery every day for eight years, 
which is now in good order after haying 
been shot over 500,000 times. 


Mr. Carpenter, of Louisville, Ky., 
lately went to a turkey shoot and se- 
cured 7 turkeys in a couple of 
hours. He shot a 22 caliber 18 inch 


- New Model Pocket Rifle weighing 23¢ 


pounds at 


225 yards. 


Mr. Ingersoll, who has two of the 
finest shooting galleries in Pitisburgh 
(and probably in the world) has at pre- 
sent Thirty-one (31) Stevens’ Ri- 
files in use in his galleries, 


R. P. Cory, of Consecon, Canada West? 
Ihave used for three years a Stevens’ 
22-caliber Pocket Rifle, haye shot itabout 
15,000 times, can Kill all sorts of smalk 
game with it a great deal farther than 
with the best Shot Gun. For squirrel 
shooting I will mateh-this little 
Pocket Rifle against any man 
with the best Shot Gun that 
can be brought forward. 


From American Fietd.—* For caree 
ful boring and grooving, and perfection 
of workmanship in every particular, I 
consider the Stevens’ Rijle the superior of 
any inthe market.” COQUINA. ; 


My Old Model Pocket Rifle after being 
used 8 or 9 years, is as fine as ever. 


ALR. C. 


Thave one of your J. Stevens & Co,, 
26 in, barrel, 38 calibre Rifles, and it is 
the finest shooting rifle I ever saw. 
have also one of the Hunters’ Pet, 32 
calibre, the best short range rifle I ever 
owned. They area perfect rifle in every 


respect. 
W.S. B. 


T received the 10 inch Stevens’ Rifle, 
and was very much pleased to. find it the 
best shooting article that I have ever 
handled. ‘The first shot I fred, I knock 
ed one of Dad’s hens over at 8 a e 

Cur. 


220 


Ee 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Ocr, 7, 1886. 


TROUT FLIES, 


REDUCED TO 


Z2Oc. Per Dozen 


Until Dec. 1, 1886, to close out stock. 


H. H. KIFFE, 
318 FULTON STREET, BROOKLYN, N.Y 


SCRATCH NO MORE. 


A perfect neutralizer of all itching, whether 
from a bite of mosquitoes, red bug or gigger flea 
or bedbug; also a cure for poison ivy, discovered 
by one who has been there. It does not prevent 
as there isno preventative. It absolutely cures 
and affords comfort at once. Money refunded if 
not satisfactory. Price 50 cents by mail, post 
paid. Address 


L. THOMAS, 
1900 PINE STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 


[MOLLER 
» COD-LIVER Ol 


PUREST 


NOR-= 
WECIAN 


Debility, iP 
Scrofula, : 
Rheumatism %& 
or Consumption, ™ 
is superior to any in de- 
licacy of taste and smell, 
medicinal virtues and purity. 
London, European and New 
York physicians pronounceit the 
purestand best. Sold by Druggisis. 


W.H.Schieffelin & Co.( Fess i2-5°) NewYor 


- LT —— 
AMHERST, 


STONEHENGE ON THE DOG. 
Price $3.50. 
For sale by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co 


Hu the Stud. 


Memphis and Avent Kennel. 


IN THE STUD. 


The four field trial and bench show winners that 
annot be equalied in America, 
Champion PAUL GLADSTONE, fee $50. 
Champion RODERIGO, fee $75. 
REBEL WiNb’EM, winner English Derby, 
blood brother of Count Noble, fee $50. : 
CANAD 4 PEG, bred-by Dr, N. Rowe, National 
Derby winner, fee $50. 
Broken dogs for sale. 
Address J. M. AVENT, Hickory Valley, Tenn., or 
MEMPHIS & AVENT KENNEL, Memphis, Tenn. 


Owners of Beagie Bitches!! 

I offer the services of the folowing famous Eng- 
lish beagle stud dogs: 

CAMBRON’S RACKET (Rally—Louise), pure Row 
ett; beautifully marked white, black and tan; a 
grand hunter; wivner of first and special, Cleve- 
land, 1486, only time shown; a grand stock-getter. 

RACER, (Rally. Lill), pure Rowett; white, black 
and rich tan; a phenomenal stud dog; sire of Little 
Duke, Pet. Racer, Jr., &e.. &, 

CHAMPION BANRERMAN, imported; height, 
1134 in.; the only champion basket beagle in the 
cour:ry; winner of three ists. three championships 
and seven specials Has never been beaten when 
scored by points. A wonderful stock-getter and 
splendid little hunter. 

ptud Fee, for either. $19. Full particulars 
on application. A. C. KRUEGER, 

tf Wrightsville, York County, Pa. 


FOREST CITY KENNELS. 


St. Bernards and English Pugs. 


InN THE STUD. 
Champion rough-coated St. Bernard Osesar 
A.KR 22); fee $25. Bnglish pug Sam; fee $10. 
Pups for sale. Address with stamp, Portland, Me. 


IN THE STUD. 
ENGLISH MASTIFF HERO III. 


‘Winner of first prize and special prize for the best 
dog or bitch, at Pittsburgh. 1836. 
FEE $25. 

For picture and pedigree, address 

VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, 
Genera: Wayne, Deiaware Co Pa. 


Pups for sale. 
jv15.38mos8 
SMALL IMPORTED PRIZE PUG DOG 


Siliwer Shoe. 


Particulars, pedigree and references co FRANK 


Oy 55, N. ¥. City. 
QUINBY, P. 0. Box 5 by. may20.tt 


Stud fre. $10. - 


Hu the Stud. 


IN STUD. 


——— 


DEERHOUNDS. 
Champion Chieftain, Fee $50. 
Champion Bran, - a ria 

FOX-TERRIERS. 
Belgrave Primrose, Fee $15. 
Raby Jack, = - =. 15. 


BULLDOGS. 


Ch. Robinson Crusoe, Fee $25. 


Champion Tippoo, - ss 25, 
Champion Romulus, ae 20. 
HILLSIDE KENNELS, 
LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


The Hospice Kennels, 


Rough and Smooth-Coated St. Bernards of 
\ the finest strains. 


At Stud—CHAMPION OTHO, rough (A.K.R. 
483). Bee $50. 

HECTOR, smooth (Swiss S. B. 86), Apollo's 
best son, whelped Feb. 20, 1884. Fee $100. 

The services of Hector are limited to twelve 
approyed bitches (outside of those of our own 
kennels, from Oct. 1, 1886 to Dec. 31, 1887. Stud 
fee will be returned to breeder of best dog or bitch 
of Hector’s get exhibited at next fall show of 
N. J. K. C., provided that at least six fees have 
been received from Hector’s services up to Aug. 
15, 1887. On Sale—Two splendid litters, one by 
Hector ex Belline II. (A.K.R. 3083) another by 
Otho ex Swiss Rhona (A.K.R. 3030). Also im- 
ported stock. Unequalled facilities for the im- 
portation of stock from Switzerland. Satisfaction 
guaranteed. Address with stamp, siee ay 
New Jersey. octitt 


“t Bamards and English Mastiff 


MERCHANT PRINCE 


AND 
ILFORD CAUTION 
IN THE STUD. 


A few very fine pups by both dogs onsale. Send 
for catalogue. Photos.of either, 25 cents. 
Fine pair breeding mastiffs for sale, Turk 
(A.K.R. 2222), Druidess (A.K.R. 2221). 
. H. MOORE, 
Melrose, Mass. 


I a a 
66 99 2 ld : 
The “Boss” in Stud. 

Services limited to ten approved bitches, at $50 
each. A, K. R. 2218. His ancestors all champion 
and show dogs, As 4 stud dog he cannot be ex 
celled, his get being very large and finely marked. 

Boss’ Record.—Vhe,. at New York in 1885, as a 

uppy. in 1886, 2d prize N. E. K, Club at Boston. 

é also took 2d prize in open class. and special prize 
as the best American bred mastiff at the Westmin- 
ster K. C., New York, 1886. 

Boss is a large dog, weighing upward of 180 tbs. ; 
is good in skull, with grand body, legs, feet and 
bone.—Am. Field, April 8, 1886. 

J. L. WINCHELL, Fair Haven, Vt. 


Champion Irish Setter GLENCHO, 


KING OF IRISH SIRES. 


Sire of more prize winners than any dog of any 
breed ever born in America. Stud fee, $25. The 
best of all, he is a first-class field dog and gets 
field dogs. Will have some Glenclo puppies for 
sale this fall from handsome, first-class field 
bitches. W.H. PIERCE, Peekskill, N. Y. 

aug26,8t 


——— neal 
Gus Bonanw 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr, Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, »s his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T, Club at Grand Junce- 
tion, beatmg such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


end 
Ghe Kennel. 


a Ee 
nmno EXCHANGE FOR WELL BROKEN SET- 
r ter or pointer, good pedigree, a fine P. Web- 
ley & Son’s 12-¢. B. L. gun. Write J. W. TAN- 
TRUM, P. O. Box 1074, Middletown, Conn. Have 
red Lrish pups by Sarsfield out of Noreena and 
Maud Fisher, and by Nimrod out of Bizora for 
sale, Write for particulars with stamp. oct7,4t 


ANTED.—COON DOGS. D. J. RYAN, Box 
612, Ansonia, Conn. 1t 


UST SELL OUT—CAUSE, POOR HEALTH. 
‘| Black cocker.spaniel puppies, out of Bessie C., 
Bijou and Chi C } 
Puppies out of Darkie, sired by champion Obo I. 
First come. first served at lowest price: Address 
P, CULLEN, Box 129, Salmon Falls, N. H. net 
; oct?,5 


LY, hes iro PAIR OF THOROUGHLY | 


broken beagle hounds. Address with full 
description and price. J. W. MATTHEWS, 56 
North Howard st., Baltimore, Md. octi It 


i TRISH SETTER BITCH FOR 
HA 1, HENRY ROBERTS, P, 0. 


Box 153, Moorestown, N. J. sep2a,tt 


, sired by champion Black Pete. } 


The Benwel, 
ENGLISH MASTIFFS 


FOR SALE. 
Prize winners and pups from prize winners. 
Address WEYMOUTH KENNELS, 
oct7,4t Weymouth, N, J, 


won two heats in Derby, 1885, when only 12 mos, 


of these puppies are ge peer dogs and ees 
, each, to CAPT. 

McMURDO, Charlottesville, Var *Piela Trial 

Kennels. oct?,3t 


OR SALE.—POINTER DOG, 3 YRS. OLD 

this winter, good looking but no pedigree; 

was broken and hunted past two seasons in N. C. 

on quail, and this season so far on partridge and 

woodcock; is first class on all. Price $50, no less. 

For particulars address W. H. S., Box 1871, Provi- 
dence, R. I octT,1t 


OR SALE.—THE PURE LAVERACK BITCH 

Mollie Laverack (A.K.R. 3421), in whelp to 

the pure Laverack dog Perfection (A:K.R. 826), 

due to whelp Nov, 9, 1886; color black, white and 

oe HENRY STURTEVANT, Medina, 
anki it 


LE TR I IE EO I SE LEN 

ILL TRAIN A FEW DOGS THE COMING 

season: also trained preparatory for field; 

dogs boarded. Address GEO. H. COMSTOCK, 
Ivoryton, Conn. oct? ,3t 


RAINED BEAGEES.—AN ELEGANTLY 
bred dog, 134 yrs. old, 15}4in. high; also a dog 

and bitch, 15in. hich, Zand 3% yrs. old; all are 
2 and first-class, 


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DEERHOUNDS. 


octT,2t 


FOX- TERRIERS. 


sep30,2t 


YOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR B. L. 
shotgun, five cocker spaniel puppies, 4 mos. 
old. Address MIGNON KENNELS, Cortland, 
N.Y. octT,2t 


OR SALE.—LLEWELLIN SETTER BITCH 
black and white ticked, yrs. old, well 
trained. She is by Mingo ex Fausta Il. For 
price and pedigree address I, TENNEY, 333 Wash- 
ington st., Haverhill, Mass. lt 


St. Bernards, 


champion Duke of Leeds ex Fanny B. (A.K.R. 
), 2 mos. old. Address Box 910, ede iN shed 
oct; 


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ee 


RIZE ST. BERNARD PUPPIES FOR SALE, 
winners of Ist and 2d prizes at Waverly 
show, September, 1886; also dam. of same for sale; 
a sure breeder. W. W. TUCKER, P. O. Box 1,388, 
New York. sep30,2t 


ENNEL MAN.—THE CLOVERNOOK KEN- 
nel desires to recommend to.any one want- 

ing a first-class and proficient kennel man Mr. H. 
W. Lacy, who is leaving its employ about Oct. 15 
prox. H.W.LACY, South Orange, N. J. sep30,2t 


EAGLES! BEAGLES! BEAGLES! Broken 
dogs and puppies for sale cheap. Will ex- 


change r a fox-terrier dog. GOODWOOD 
FAR) NNELS, 4712 Laurel aye., Ppa lp 2 
Pa. t 


M": PLEASANT KENNELS.—FOR SALH— 
Three first-class solid black and tan Gordon 
setters, one dog and two bitches; also one first- 
class collie bitch, one bull-ierrier bitch, one red 
Trish bitch, one mastiff bitch. For pedigrees and 
articulars address C. T, BROWNELL, Box 335, 
Raw Bedford, Mass. 


pens FOR SALE.—AT THE LATE 
Waverly show, every prize but one in the 
uppy classes (#1 Bites was won by Nick of 
qi (See report this issue.) Nearly 6 
d; just right for the field. GEO. L. WILMS 
sep23, tf 


OR SALE.—THE LANDSEER KENNEL 
EF offers ghee: bred Basten, Deerhound He 
English greyhound puppies, bred only from stoc 
of. Falenbten field qualities. These are the 
aristocrats of all dogs. DR. VAN. HUMMELL, 


Denver, Colo. 


OR SALE.—A LITTER OF RED IRISH 
setter puppies, whelped July 15, 1886, five 
dogs and three | itches, by champion Glencho out 
of my Bickly, precisely same breeding as cham- 
ion Molly Bawn and very handsome, Address 
WM. DUNPHY, P. O, Box 310, Peekskill, es he 
septeu, 
LN ea ETT 


5, Sec. 


Send for premium list, R. 5. HICK 
: sepa0,2t 


R SALE—EIGHT VERY FINE LLEW- 
Rin setber puppies, eae by the field trial 


7M. GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 
Trelan: ared to purchase and ship d 

'Y Irelands IS Drop eet ee ed trom him had the 

At New York 


. one third. 
firsts, six specials and one third, 


Ghee Kennel. : 
FOR SALE. 


Setters. 
; DARKIE I1., 

Black, white and tan, by champion field trial 
winner Darkie—Rosy Morn; whelped Feb. 21, 1882, 
and thoroughly broken by B, 8. anmaker. 
Litter slater to Darkio I bine t 

itter sister to Darkie II., blue belton. Was re- 
ceutly bred to Moorsfield (Prince Al—Maid 5 
Partly broken by Mr. E. 8. Wace Ar rca 

ROSY MORN, 
Blue belton, by Paris—Pearl; whelped Jan. 30, 
1879. Was partly broken by Mr. E.S. Wanmaker, 
and is a good brood bitch and Al mother. 
MARK AND MANAGER, 
eee aed Cope ES eae ety whelped 
K rince Al—Mai . Both par 
trained by Mr. E. 8. Tanineien. cat a 
Pointers. 
_ LADY ROMP It., 
Imp. champion pointer bitch, liver and white, by 
Jarvis’ Prince—Lady Romp; whelped June 30, 
1878, and first-class in the field, Broken by Mr. 
E. S. Wanmaker. : 
TRY. 


Orange and white pointer dog, by Le Guy—Dark- 
ness; whelped November, 1883, and was thoroughly 
broken by Mr, E. S. Wanmaker. 

The above dogs will be sold at low figures. For 
prices, etc., address A. H. MOORE, Tit Spring 
sepz23,4t 


Garden street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
PUG PUPPIES. 


For Sale.— ECHO—WHAT’S THAT, very 
small and promising, with perfect markings, 
Also one liver Bedlington, winner of many prizes 
in England and America. 

W. S. JACKSON, 
Upper Canada College, Toronto, Can. 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16 inches 
high, dogs and bitches, well broken; $15 each, 
Pups from 6 mos. tol yr. old, $8 each. Satisfac- 
tion guaranteed. WM. W. SILVEY, 135 South 
Bighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. octi,tt 


POINT TeaRsSs. 


For Sale—Several fine bred puppies, by Bob, 
own brother of Bang Bang, out of Mollie (Don 
Carlos ex Regalia). Regalia was by Sensation out 
of ete Price very reasonable. Address 

4 


1t 


W. WHITE, 16 Essex, Boston, Mass. sep23,2t 


Irish Setters 
Under life insurance at $10 and upwards, by Chief 
outof Yoube, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thorouehiy broken on 
pone and good ones. Full explanation by circular. 

oth dogs in the stud at $25 to bitches of guaran- 
teed field quality only MaX WENZEN, 89 Fourth 
street, Hoboken, NJ. 


\D.O YOU. WANT -A°DOG? 


| DOG BUYERS’ GUIDE. 


\ 
287 S. Eighth St. Philadelphia, Pa. 


ie + Ys 
ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES. 


From imported Flora, by Roy ‘Dash IIl.—Bessie), 
whelped March 3, 1886. Dogs or bitches. Will guar- 
antee these pups to be just right; strong nose. na- 
tural] hunters, and yery staunch, requiring but little 
trainmg. They are not sold to close out any scrub 
stock or to make room, but were bred especially 
for the trade, and to show as well in the field as on 
paper. Address, H. J. PIERRE, Winsted. Conn, 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


A large lot of English setters, taken in exchange 
for other dogs, wil! be closed out at. this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to haye 
fair nose. Agesfrom6to15 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the money 
will be returned. ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 
287 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tt 


OR SALE.—ITALIAN GREYHOUND PUPS 

from ee stock. Also fine English pugs. 

HENEKY C. BURDICK, 150 Bridge street, Spring- 
field, Mass. sep?,3mas 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 

TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 

st., Exeter, England, has seyeral grand ones for 

sale, brindles aud fawns, including stud dogs 

prod Pies and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited. 


KENNEL OF THOROUGHBRED FOX- 
hounds for sale. Address Lock Box 12, Mon- 
roe, N. C sepz,8t 
Fo SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 


Mailed for 15 Cents. ’ 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 


CHESAPEAKE BAY DOGS. 


Puppies, $15 at 8 wks., sired by celebrated dog 
Gowrie. GEO. E. POYNEER, Williamsburgh, 
Towa 


[Ree SETTER PUPS FOR SALE, DAM, 
granddau of 

Biz—Flora; Sire by Elcho—Mag; 
son of Glencho—Nell Il. ONO 
Pittsfield, Maas. 


OR SALE.—RED IRISH SETTER, PARTLY 
broken; lemon and white English setter, 
broken; very fine litter of liver and white pointer 
puppies, by champion Duke ex Grace (A.K.K. 1250); 
nu nice litter of lemon and white English setter 
uppies, by Rock (Rock—Hazel Kirk) ex La Belle 
Greole (A. K.R. 3046). Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


OR SALE.—SOME FINE BREEDING 
bitches, consisting of Irish and English 
setters, greyhounds au pointers. All stock sent 
express paid. Drop portal for circulars. MAJOR 
LOVEJOY, Bethel, Me. sepsa0,2 


Roe SALE. —FIVE POINTER PUPPIES, 
four dogs and one bitch, whelned July 2, 1886. 
ay Joker, Jr. (Beaufort—Nymph) out of Lany Me 


champion Fuust—Gertrude). $15 each, G. H, 
IXON , Leesburg, Va. sep30,2t 


— LT me 

AOR SALE.-CLUMBER SPANIELS OF THE 
Fete and purest strains. Address F. H. FP, 
MERCER, P. O. Dep’t, Ottawa, Can. sep?4,3t 


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CONTENTS. 


THE KENNEL. 
Pacific Kennel Club. 
Eastern Field Trials Entries. 


EDITORIAL. 
Railroads and Game. 
The New-Creedmoor. 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. 
Sam Lovel’s Camps—vyuil, 
Governor de Montmagny’s 
Game Preserve. 
NATURAL History. 


The Indianapolis Dog Show. 
The Manitoba Field Trials. 
ates bie Sa gad og Show. 

he Dayton Dog Show. 
Keane Management. 


Birds of Michigan. RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
GAME BAG AND GuN Range and Gallery 

On the Coast: of South Carolina. Massachusetts Rifle Associa- 

Haleyon-Days. tion. 

Game Preserving in Britain. The Trap. 

A Day in Kentucky Stubbles. | YACHTING. 

The Fires in the Park. Closed and Gone to the Jury. 
_ Abolish Spring Shooting. Burgess. Boats and Skimming 
CAMP-FIRE FLICKERINGS. Dishes. 

“Nessmuk’s” Poems. Thetis and Stranger. 
SHA AND RIVER FISHING. The Second Class Racesin 1887. 

The Sensibility of Fishes to Reports of Races. 

Pain. CANOEING. 

Hay Bay. American Canoe es 

Trout Streams of Alaska. Record of 1886 Mee 

Bass Fishing at Riverton. The Calla Shasta Fall Meet. 


Angling Notes. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


THE NEW CREEDMOOR. 


HE Directors of the National Rifle Association are 
fully alert to the importance of taking steps for the 
abandonment of Creedmoor, if rifle shooting in the neigh- 
borhood of the metropolis is not to become a thing of the 
past. At the last meeting of the Board the matter was 
discussed at some length, and although no formal or final 
action was taken on the question, the majority of the 
members of the Association are fully convinced that a 
change is a necessity in the near future. Lieut. Zalinski 
has taken the matter in his special care, and with his 
usual zeal and thoroughness is looking the whole ground 
over before presenting his conclusions to hisfellow direc- 
tors. He thinks that at Staten Island something may be 
done in the way of securing a long-distance range. Such 
a change would reduce the cost of reaching the rangeand 
home again more than one-half and the time in the same 
proportion. 

At the present time it would be difficult to name a 
place equally near to New York city which is more in- 
accessible. It is not on a line of railroad, but is fully a 
mile away from eyen the little insignificant stopping 
place which is now the railroad point for reaching the 
range. The company controlling the means of transit 
have shown no disposition to bring the range nearer the 
metropolis in traveling time, and could not do better than 
they are in throttling the last show of interest in the in- 
vigorating sport. 

‘The range itself is a magnificent spot. It is the finest 
property of its sort in the world. It has historic associa- 
tions about it which will always make it a place of inter- 
est to those who shoot and those who admire skill in fine 
marksmanship. Its broad stretch of nearly an hundred 
acres has felt the tread of thousands of feet, and over its 
long stretch of a half mile and beyond the well-sent bul- 
lets of more than one American team have sped. 

All this is true, and yet the old range is showing the 
signs of age. A dozen years has not dealt kindly with it. 
The artificial hill of earth back of the butts has settled 
very much and the bullet-proof fence atop of it is ina 
state of very unsteady equilibrium. In the butts below 
the ground there is danger of a collapse, and the spring 
will probably find the range in need of many thousand 
dollars’ worth of repairs in butts and fence. Besides, the 


where the now famous trajectory tests conducted by 
FOREST AND STREAM last fall were carried on, is no longer 
under lease by the Association, and the owner has extrav- 
agant notions about a new lease. All things considered, 
the present is a good time for an adieu to the old shooting 
ground, provided, of course, something equally service- 
able shall be discovered. 

With the experience which has been had in the man- 
agement of ranges it would be possible to so plan a 
shooting ground as to make very material economies in 
space and working methods, The firing point should 
be, if possible, fixed with the targets put at the various 
distances from 100 up to 1,000yds. There has been a great 
deal of unnecessary tramping up and down the range at 
Creedmoor on the part of marksmen, when a great deal 
of it might better have been done by the markers, It is 
important that strong targets of the heaviest iron type be 
on hand for the battering which the militia inflict upon 
them, but much of the fine work in off-hand shooting 
ought to be on other targets of a more portable type. 

It is urged that the old range may not net atsale as 
much as was originally paid for it. If this be true, it 
only proves that the original purchase was a good deal of 
an imposition upon the State and that farmer Creed, if 
he ever got allof the price paid, got a good deal more 
than the land was then worth. 

Lieut, Zalinski is quite right in agitating the matter of 
a new range, and whether the old fogy management of 
the State militia at Albany can see the point or not, rifle 
practice is a vital point of a soldier’s duty. It can be 
made popular instead of irksome as now, and the first 
step in that direction is to provide arange near by, cheaply 
accessible and open every day the year round. Then the 
civilian marksmen will once more compete in the regular 
matches and the old time enthusiasm for the sport prevail. 


RAILROADS AND GAME. 


[ railroads have in general been powerful auxiliaries 

in the wholesale destruction of game, they have also 
in particular cases taken an important and highly com- 
mendable part in staying the hand of the skin-hunter and 
game butcher. The agency of the Western roads, which 
furnished ready transportation for the products of the 
buffalo and elk-killing industries, has already been ad- 
yerted to in these columns; and occasion has been had 
to call attention to the new attitude assumed by certain 
roads, notably the Northern Pacific, which has taken the 
stand that, as the large game of the West is a potent 
attraction for tourists and is the direct object sought by 
great numbers of passengers over that road, itis the wisest 
policy to cut off market-hunting, that passenger fares 
may take the place of insignificant freight bills. It would 
appear as if this elementary bit of business principles 
ought to be patent to and observed by the managers of 
all roads which lead to hunting and fishing districts; but, 
as a matter of fact, most roads have been just penny-wise 
enough to clutch at the paltry revenue from game destruc- 
tion, lawful and unlawful. In many instances, too, rail- 
road officials have been foolish enough to wink at flagrant 
game law violations which were of no benefit to them- 
selves, though not altogether without profit to subordi- 
nates. It is not long ago that passengers on the Long 
Island. Railroad were familiar with the frequent spectacle 
of sportsmen, returning empty-handed after tramping 
barren covers, buying of the trainboy-snared game, regu- 
larly brought aboard at the way stations. The brakemen, 
baggage-masters and otheg train hands did a regular 
business in smuggling this contraband commodity to the 
New York markets. 

Times are changing, Passenger agents and general 
managers are catching up with the times. Take the 
Maine railroads. It was only four years ago that the 
Superintendent of the Somerset Railroad, which leads 
to Maine game resorts, was anxious to let “sporting 
men” know of the attractions held out by July moose 
killers; and it was not so long ago as that. that the Maine 
roads in general went on the principle of receiving and 
forwarding game and fish and no questions asked. Now 
the railroad managers are among the best allies of the 
game wardens. They will not transport contraband 
goods; they have taken away from the Darling class of 
game butchers their means of forwarding game to the 
Boston markets. Tt is a sound dollars and cents business- 
like course, The road collecting fares from passengers 
going into the deer forests and out again will pay better 


carcasses shipped to market. Certain of the Arkansas 
railroads have taken the same stand. If all passenger 
superintendents could be shown that the interests of their 
roads demanded such an active codperation in game pro- 
tection, the great problem of how best to check the enor- 
mous destruction of game for marketing would be solved. 

The latest example of far-seeing railroad management 
brought to our notice is that of the Detroit, Mackinac 
and Marquette Railroad Co. This note received from the 
general passenger agent shows that on one line at 
least the wildfowl shooters are appreciated as profitable 
patrons: 

DETROIT, MACKINAC AND MARQUETTE RATEROAD CO.—Office of 
E. W. Allen,Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agent, Marquette, Mich.,Oct. 4.— 
Editor Forest and Stream; We have on the line of our road a large 
extent of marshy country through which streams of considerable 
size flow, where geese and ducks come in considerable numbers 
now; but I wish to do something to improve the sport which may 
be had, and to that end desire to know if you can inform me where 
wild rice and wild celery seed may be obtained. I would also be 
glad to have some facts in regard to the method of sowing, and 
what precautions, if any, can be taken against the inroads of 
muskrats. For this information ifin your power to give, I shall 
be very much obliged.—E. W. ALLEN. 


THE SHACKER BAND.—The FOREST AND STREAM, of 
June 17, 1886, contained a communication from Dr, 
Samuel B, Hunter, of Machias, Maine, giving an account 
of the trial of eertain Wesley parties charged with having 
burned the house and barn of a game warden, The arti- 
cle contained sundry severe reflections on the moral con- 
dition of a community where such crimes were practiced. 
Maine papers copied Dr. Hunter’s communication, and 
certain Wesley people feeling aggrieved at this, instituted 
libel suits against the author. The Machias Republican 
of Oct. 9 contains this note: “The somewhat notorious 
Shacker libel cases vs. Dr. Samuel B. Hunter, of Machias, 
have been withdrawn, and plaintiffs pay their own costs.” 
This is the conclusion anticipated by those familiar with 
the facts. 


IMPORTANT IF TRUE.—Last June, at a season when buf™ 
falo hides are in exceedingly poor condition and totally 
unfit for a taxidermist’s purpose, Mr: W. T. Hornaday, 
the Government taxidermist, went to the Milk River, 
Montana, country to secure buffalo specimens for the 
National Museum. Needless to say, the expedition was 
not successful. We note ina Montana paper that Mr. 
Hornaday is now on the way to the Yellowstone National 
Park, where he proposes to shoot buffalo for the Museum, 
Secretary Lamar having given him permission to kill the 
game. This can hardly be true, for the Secretary of the 
Interior has no authority to give any one permission to 
kill a single one of the remnant of bison nor any game 
whatever in the National Park. 


OctToBER Days are those of all the year the brightest 
and most wont to linger long inthe memory of sportsmen, 
It is the month of exhilarating air, brilliant foliage and 
game mature and worthy of the quest. It is surprising 
how far and how sturdily one can tramp on an October 
day. More good shooting stories begin ‘‘Oncein October, 
18—,” than with reference to all of the other eleven 
months of the year put together. The man who goes for 
game in October returns laden with more prizes than are 
contained in his game bag or across his saddle. 


FLORIDA LanD SWINDLES.—Along about the time hard 
frosts have killed millions of noisy and noxious insect 
pests, the land schemers begin to make a clamor over the 
brilliant bargains in sand cities down on the Florida 
peninsula. Cheap land in Florida is sometimes a very 
dear investment. One good rule is to see a horse before 
you buy it; a better rule is tosee a wonderful Florida new 
city lot before you sink any money and hopes in it. 


OcTOBER MOONLIGHT invites to raids and scurries after 
coons. Those who know no better think this form of 
hunting a peculiarly southern institution; but the hillsides 
of New England and the Middle States are resonant with 
the October jollity of men and dogs and coons. We hear 
from Connecticut of some famous runs rewarded by 
much plunder. 


NESSMUK’s PorMs.—Elsewhere is printed a notice of 
the forthcoming volume of poems by ‘“‘Nessmuk.” In- 
tending subscribers are asked to fill out and return the 
subscription blanks at an early date. 


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SAM LOVEL’S CAMPS.—VIII. 


Ace the cold snap came a week of soft-breathed 

days and dark, still, frostless nights, wherein the 
traps waylaid many a nightly wandering muskrat, and 
the trappers’ harvest was rich. 

Some of the earliest comers of birds were beginning 
nest building, the wood ducks had chosen their homes, 
and dusky ducks in pairs sought the remotest coves, 
while great flocks of their companions went on their way 
northward. The crows scorned now the once prized heap 
of muskrat carcasses, for they had entered into full pos- 
session of their ancient rights, and swaggered about the 
fields with an air of absolute ownership, and were evi- 
dently somewhat impatient that their tenants, the farmers, 
were so slow in beginning corn planting. 

More birds came from the south; reinforcements of the 
dusky army of blackbirds with flashing troops of red- 
wings; the main body of the robins joined the advance 
guard and the thickets were more populous with slate- 
colored snowbirds, and noisy with their sharp metallic 
chirping; and there were many arrivals of later comers. 
The highhole cackled and hammered again on his lofty 
perch, the white-throated sparrow called all day long for 
the ever absent Mr, Peabody, and the wailing ery of the 
grass plover arose from meadows and upland pastures. 
Out of nooks of the marshes the booming of the bittern 
resounded over the watery level, a sound so strange to Pela- 
tiab’s ears that he asked, ‘‘Who be them fellers a drivin’ 
stakes in the ma’sh,'an’ what be they a-duin’ on it for?” 
and was greatly astonished when told that it was only 
the voice of a bird, and entertained an uncomfortable 
suspicion that Sam was fooling him till one day when he 
stealthily stalked the sound and saw a “gob gudgeon” 
standing on a mass of marsh dritt diligently pumping out 
his dolorous love song. “By gol!” Pelatiah Peraaeked! as, 
when he disclosed himself the startled fowl sprang upon 
his awkward flight with a contemptuous parting salute, 
“his ol’ pump needs primin’ if that’s all he’s got for so 
much fuss!” By dayand by night stranger outcries came 
from the marshes, weird laughter and wild yells, the 
voices of unknown waterfowl that were never seen. 

The recurved lines of the water maple’s branches be- 
gan to glow with dots and clusters of scarlet, and the 
willows shone with catkins of silver and gold, caskets 
which held a treasure that all the bees of the region came 
to steal. The grass was greening in the swales and on 
the warmest slopes, and the farmers were plowing in a 
dozen fields within sight and as many more within hear- 
ing, all shouting to their slow teams of oxen so yocifer- 
ously that Pelatiah said, as he lounged on the bank in 
front of the shanty: ‘It’s eq’ tu alawgin’ bee t’ hum!” 
and as his thoughts ran homeward led by these familiar 
sounds, ‘‘Darn it all! I s’pose I'd ort tu be t’ hum a-helpin’ 
aour folks, but I snum, I’d druther stay here!” and his 
gaze wandered across lots to the white house. 

“Wal, we'll all go torights, Peltier,” said Sam, ‘the 
trappin’s *baout done up—hain’t got scasely nuthin’ these 
tew three nights—'’n’ IT expec’ the’ll be a team arter us 
‘fore the end o’ the week, ’n’ then we’ll pull up an’ clear 
aout,” 

“Bah gosh!” cried Antoine, ‘‘we’ll ant go “fore the bull 
pawt was bit an’ we'll ketch lot of it! Bah gosh, no! De 
eyelin was be gittin’ warm, an* Ah’ll know he was bit 
pooty soon, prob’ly to-naght, prob’ly to-morreh naght, Ah 
dun-no, <Ah’ll gat some hook an’ lahne w’en Ah was go 
store. Where Ah’ll put dat? Ahfreegit, Ah’ll be so seek 
dat tam?” and he began a hurried and excited search 
among his disorderly effects for the missing tackle. 
*“FHloorah, here he was! Naow, Sam, give me some bul- 
let for mak sinkit an’ Al’ll feex up for try to-naght, *f Ah 
can fin’ som’ wum. Ah’ll gat some pole-feesh more as 
week ’go. Oh, Ah can ketch it if any bod-dy can ketch,” 
he bragged as he half-hitched a hook on to the coarse 
line, ‘Ah was preffick feeshymans.” Then he split one 
of the Ore Bed’s big balls half in two and closed it on the 
line, which he then rigged wpon a pole that had had more 
labor bestowed upon it in trimming and peeling than its 
original worth seemed to have warranted, for it was top- 
heavy and as crooked as an eel. Perhaps its owner con- 
sidered this a virtue rather than a fault, and hoped that 
the reflection of the contorted ‘‘hard hack” might entice 
some lonely eel to its companionship, and the eel was to 
him what the trout andsalmon are to the scientific angler. 
Having his outfit arranged to his satisfaction he crossed 
the Slang in the dugout to the cultivated fields beyond in 
quest of earth worms, and Pelatiah accompanied him on 
his way toreturn the borrowed bag, while the camp was 
left to the keeping of Sam and his hound, 

Sam busied himself with bundling upthe dried peltry, 
and Drive was as busy with ineffectual digging in the 
nearest muskrat burrow, which long after the beleaguered 
rat had plowed his way to safety toward the channel of 
the Slang with a sluggish, heavy, under-water wake 
faintly marking bis furrow, he abandoned; and shaking 
and wiping some of the dirt from his long ears and sor- 
rowiul face, sought more congenial pastime in chasing 
and being chased by a vixen who had begun houseleep- 
ing and the rearing of afamily notfar away. Once, 
rating this ancient enemy of her race with angry, gasping 
barks, she followed him so close to camp that Sam got a 
full view of herin her sorry and tattered faded-yellow 
garbof yulpine maternity, not twenty yards behind the 
slinking, shame-faced hound. ‘Good arternoon, marm!” 
he said, ‘if 4 was in the fall o’ the year, naow, yer tail 
ould be a pintin’ tow-wards that ’ere sneakin’ ol’ bundle 
0’ kag hoops, an’ the’d bea diff’ent style o’ music in 
fashion! Good-bye, marm,” as the vixen vanished be- 
hind the veil of hazy undergrowth, “I wish ye good luck 
a raisin’ yer fam'ly, an’ ‘ould like to make the hull of yer 
*quaintances come November, an’ ye git yer good close 
on. Oh, Drive! haint you a spunky dawg, askulkin’ hum 
with yer tail atween yer laigs afore a nasty little bitch 
fox not quarter ’s big as you be!” as the hound came up 
to him and endeavored to explain the peculiarities of the 
situation with whimpers and more deeply corrugated 
brow, and quick, low-swung tail beats that shook all his 
lean anatomy. ‘A spunky ol’ haoun’ dawg you be! But 
yer julluk me, an’ I guess the most o’ tew-legged he hu- 
merns. Lord! I'd druther wrastle with a mad painter ’an 
to face a jawin’ womern, I be dum’d if Lhedn’t! If they 
won't take the spunk aouten a feller, he’s tougher ’n a 
biled aowl!” 

The sun was down, and the reflected gold of the west- 


“marshes, 


ern sky lay unbroken on the quiet water save where a 
skimming bank swallow touched it with the light dip of 
his wing, or a fish lazily rose to an insect that dimpled it 
as it fell exhausted inits too adventurous flight, before the 
returning dugout vexed the Slang into a thousand distor- 
tions of mirrored sky and shores. 

Antoine's bait hunting had been successful and he had 
an old teapot half full of angle worms, an encouraging 
sign of future luck, he thought, and supper was no sooner 
over over than he betook himself to the bank with pole 
and teapot. He charged his hook with a bait that might 
entice the fullest fed and most indifferent bullhead in all 
the Slang, and spitting on it for luck, sent it with a whisht- 
ling overhead cast straight out from shore, where it and 
the heavy sinker Rluneed with a kerchug! that again 
awoke the waves. hile he sat waiting with statutesque 
patience for a bite his companions watched him with an 
interest at first quite intense, but which grew languid as 
Antoine’s form became an undefined dark blur in the 
dusk and yet gave no sign that his patient waiting had 
been rewarded with even a nibble. 

Then they saw the flicker of a feeble light just kindled 
away down stream on the further shore, Presently it 
grew from the volume of a candle flame to a brilliant 
blaze, and then began to slowly skirt the shore, attended 
by its glittering red dancing reflection, and revealing one 
figure, one side red with fire light, the other black with 
shadow standing close behind it, and dimly suggesting 
another crouching a little further away with a paddle 
that gleamed for an instant at regular intervals as it was 
raised for a stroke, then faded into the gloom. Then the 
light turned toward them, and yawing along its course 
came more swiftly down its own shortening glade, grow- 
ing larger and sending down frequent showers of sparks 
on either side, each spark and its double meeting at the 
waiters’ surface and vanishing there together. Thesquare 
prow of a scow became visible, and a man standing 
therein, wielding a spear that he made a show of well-in- 
tended but ineffectual paddling with, 

“Hillo, Danvis!” hailed the actual propelling power in 
the stern. 

Hello, Lakefield,” Sam answered, recognizing the sten- 
torian voice of his whilom enemy, and giving him in re- 
turn the name of his township. 

*““Wanter take a leetle turn up the Slang a-spearin’?” 

“Wal, I do’ know,” said Sam, rising and going toward 
them as the scow surged through the floating sedges and 
butted against the shore, ‘‘I can’t spear a fish; never done 
sech a thing in my life.” 

“Oh, you needn’t du no spearin’. Jimmy ‘ll "tend ?’ 
that; he’s a ripper t’ spear. You c’n help me paddle ’f 
you're a minter, an’ Jimmy ’ll prod’em. He's wus’n a 
kingfisher; haint that so, Jimmy?” 

Jimmy, who seemed not much given to speech, an- 
swered only with a grunt, and drew from his pocket a 
plug of tobacco, which, after slowly and thoughfully 
turning in the light of the jack in search of the most vul- 
nerable corner, he gnawed a quid from, and then extended 
toward Sam, The friendly offering was declined with 
seen and the explanation that Sam ‘‘didn’t never 
chaw.” 

“Come on,” urged the other occupant of the scow, ‘an’ 
ha’ some fun an’ git some fish f’ yer breakfus. Hec’n go 
tu, if he wants to see the fun. he’s room ‘nough,” nod- 
ding toward Pelatiah. 

‘*Feesh for breakfis!” cried Antoine, as he jerked a bull- 
head out and Janded it with a heavy thud on the bank the 
pole’s and line’s length behind him, where it protested 
against the sudden change of elements with vigorous 
flapping of its tail and grinding of its jaws. ‘Bah gosh, 
here he'll was, dumn sight gre’ deal better as peckrils 
was! Ant you'll hear it grape heestoofs? Dat’cause he'll 
know haow good he'll was wen he’ll be fry, an’ he'll mad 
‘cause he can’t heat some of it heesef. Oh, he'll good 
wan!” as, with the handiness of one who knows the trick, 
he grasped the fish between the thorny pectorals and dor- 
sal and disengaged the hook; ‘‘he’ll humpy fellar. Dey’s 
more of it comin’, All hees ree-lashin’ comin’ breaktis. 
You go spearin’ you wan’ to, Ah’ll stay here an’ tol’ it 
good evelin wen he'll come.” 

Sam and Pelatiah took their allotted places in the boat, 
which resumed its slow and silent way over the submerged 
The glaring light of the jack, fed at times from 
a store of ‘‘fat” pine, out of the darkness conjured ghostly 
forms of trees that seemed to stalk out from the shore to 
meet them, then receded and vanished in the gloom behind 
them. A muskrat in bootless quest of departed friends, 
halted on his course and lay for a moment with as little 
motionas a drifting stick, regarding the unwonted floating 
illumination of his haunts, then dived with a startling 
sudden splash. An owl flitted with noiseless flight like a 
gigantic moth, close to the glaring torch, and disappearing, 
hooted out a cry of wonder or a hoarse laugh of derision 
from the more congenial depths of night, And wood- 
ducks sat on their roosts of prone trees with charmed gaze 
till the falling sparks hissed close beside them before they 
sprang fluttering away into the gloom, uttering wild 
squeaks of fright. As the scow headed across a broad 
shallow, the intent spearsman raised his spear, and as the 
craft was checked in obedience to the motion, he made a 
quick thrust and brought in a great pickerel, whosestrug- 
gles were quickly ended by a stamp of his captor’s boot- 
heel, 

“That's the sort, Jimmy,” ®aid his comrade in loud 
approval. Jimmy only grunted, and a moment later 
hurled his spear twice its length. As the boat came up to 
the wriggling and waving shaft, he stooped, and picking 
it up, boated a large fish. ‘“‘Swago,” he laconically cata- 
logued it and stamped it into everlasting rest. 1 

“That's the way Jimmy jerks *em in,” cried his friend 
and patron, ‘‘When he runs his eye aout at ’em, they're 
goners, you better b’lieve! Largy he does it by charmin’ 
on’em with his good looks, You've noticed ’at he’s on- 
common harnsome,” 

“Onph!” Jimmy grunted, and after some slow rumina- 
tion of his cud, speaking more at length than was his 
wont, ‘Guess you haint no gret to brag on that way, Joe, 
no more’nme, Folks calls him Time,” addressing Sam 
and indicating his comrade by a backward movement of 
his head, ‘‘’cause he favors the pictur o’ Time in the 
primmer,” 4 

“Tend right tu yer spearin’, Jimmy, an’ don’t tire yer- 
self a-talkin’,” said Joe. And Jimmy raised his spear, 
then arresting it in a half delivered stroke, said with su- 
preme contempt, ‘‘Cussed bowfin!” and the boat moyed 
on, Presently he poised his spear and announced, *‘Mud 
turkle, Ol’ buster. Shell I?” 


_ Let him hev!” shouted the commander of the expedi- 
tion, and the spear went unerringly to its mark, Jimmy 
prutied profusely as he lifted the sprawling monster in- 

oard partly by the spear and partly by a ‘‘tail holt.” He 
was a patriarch of the oozy depths with the moss of many- 
years clinging to his broad shell, and was vicious in ap- 
pearance and behavior, j 

_ Cut off his cussed ol’ head,” said Joe, passing his open 
jack-knife forward, ‘‘an’ let him c’mence his nine days 0’ 
dyin’ right off. Mebby you're the man ‘at ketched my 
goslin’s, you humbly ol’ cuss! Haow d’ ye like that kind 
of sass yerself?’ as Jimmy sawed away at the turtle’s 
tough neck just below where the spear transfixed it, 
while the reptile clawed at the knife and hissed angrily. 
When he was decapitated and laid upon his back the boat 
moved on to new conquests, Jimmy taking many fine 
fish of various kinds before they reached the head of navi- 
gation, where a rude, low log bridge barred their further 
way. As they skirted the left bank on their homeward 
cruise, Jimmy still alert for more victims, Joe said: 
‘Jimmy ’s a cuss to spear, wus ’n a kingfisher or a blue 
herrin, but he won't paddle er pole. Some says it’s cause 
he’s lazy, but I ‘low it’s on’y ‘cause he don’t like tu work!” 

“Onph! Lazy! The’ wa’ n’t nobody *t ever wasted the’ 
breath a-tellin’ haow *t you was lazy,” was Jimmy's only 


reply to the imputation. 


hen they reached the landing at the camp all went 
ashore and stretched their cramped legs, and found the 
warmth of the fire very comforting, for the dampnéss and 
chill of the spring night had crept into their bones, 


CRANE ISLAND. 
Governor De Montmagny’s Game Preserve. 


BY J. M. LE MOINE, 
Author of “Quebec Past and Present,” “Maple Leaves,” “Chroni- 
cles of the St, Lawrence,” ete. 

eee quaint old repository of historical lore, the 

“Rélations des Jésuites,’ makes mention, among 
others, of two picturesque islands in the St. Lawrence, 
thirty-six miles lower than Quebec. Pére Le Jeune 
alludes to them at an early date as the inviolate sanctum 
and breeding ground of millions of ducks and teal, whose 
loud voices made the whole place vocal in the summer 
season. We are told, however, that in that année terrible, 
1663, as memorable as the present is likely to be for 
Charleston, South Carolina, owing to frightful and con- 
tinuous earthquakes, the soil rolled and quaked, some 
added, “‘to that degree that church steeples would bend 
and kiss the earth and then rise again,” This last feat, from 
its novelty, would doubtless have been particularly 
attractive to witness from a balloon, for instance, or from 
the deck of a ship; from anywhere, in fact, except from 
old mother earth. Such are some of the notices our early 
annals furnish. Governor de Montmagny seems to have 
set his mind at procuring these islands as a game preserve 
for himself and friends. In May, 1646, Louis XIV., the 
Grand Monarque, made a grant of these islands to his 
trusty lieutenant holding court at the Chateau Saint 
Louis, at Quebec. A famous Nimrod, one would fain 
believe, was this Knight Grand Cross of Jerusalem and 
Governor of Quebec, Charles Huault de Montmagny. He 
left, his name to the flourishing county of Montmagny, 
which includes his cherished shooting box. Of the bags 
of game he annually made up on the verdant and swampy 
beaches of his isles, of the roasted black duck, teal and 
snipe he had served up to his merry little court within the 
sacred precincts of Castle of St. Louis, we haye no 
record save the faint tracings of tradition. 

Nature itself seemed to have predestined this group of 
green, solitary isles as the home of the aquatic tribe. It 
afforded it more than a pleasant haunt during the spring 
and fall, a breeding place in summer, it contained an 
hospital for the infirm and wounded birds of the neigh- 
borhood. Mére Juchereau, of the Hotel Dieu Hospital, at 
Quebec, in her Diary, under date of July 8, 1714, when 
with eight of the saintly sisterhood and the Almoner, 
Rey. Messire Thibault (with the sanction of the Bishop, 
she adds), was visiting by water conveyance Big Goose 
Island, then recently purchased by the monastery and 
held by it to this day, will describe con amore this singu- 
lar rock, still known as rocher de [ Hopital: ‘‘We re- 
turned,” says she, ‘‘from our excursion, which had lasted 
eight days, perfectly delighted with the beauty and fer- 
tility of the spot. Among the most striking objects,” 
she adds, ‘‘there is a large rock, which from time imme- 
morial goes by the name of the Hospital, because any 
Canada goose (outarde) or other sea fowl wounded by 
fowlers, hurries to this rock, like unto an asylum, where 
relief is at hand. The feathered tribe have here delicate 
appliances, in which art would seem to play a greater 
part than nature. A number of holes of various size are 
scooped out of the solid rock, The tide flows into them, 
the sun warms the tidal water remaining therein. The 
invalid birds bathe and luxuriate in these tepid reservoirs, 
When shallow water is required, they resort to one of the 
smaller cavities, or else plunge into a larger one, as they 
may fancy. They repose on the heated stone or else lie 
imbedded in the moss to cool themselves. In hospital 
we noticed sick or wounded outardes (Canada geese), 
They apparently recognized us as Hospitalieresnuns, We 
were careful not to scare them, and ascended to the sum- 
mit of the Hospital rock, from which the eye took ina 
wide expanse of water—a sea,” Such is the bright pic- 
ture drawn by good Mother Juchereau de St. Ignace, the 
annalist of the monastery. ; 

Whence the name of Crane Island? That erratic wan- 
derer, sung by Hora, Grwem advenam, the wary crane 
having also sought the island asa trysting place during 
the spring and fall migrations from Florida to the far 
countries and Hudson Bay,the place was called after 
it, Crane Island, Under French rule the law lent its pro- 
tection to the game it contained. Special ordonnances 
de chasse were passed to that effect and some legislation 
to protect the ducks, etc., at the period of incubation also 
took place under the early English Governors; at one time 
several varieties of aquatic fowl resorted for food or incu- 
bation to. its vast meadows, clothed in luxuriant, coarse 

rass called la rouche—a substantial fodder for cattle. 

ot-hunters haying undertaken to hunt with dogs the 
fledglings, in July, before they could fly, the parent birds 
resented such unsportsmanlike Piece and sought other 
breeding places in the more secluded isles, on the Labra- 
dor coast or in the neighborhood of Lake St. John. They 
still return in the fall, . 

Among the early proprietors of these islands fignre the 
names of some of the officers of the dashing Carignan- 


dor. 14, 1886.] 


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Saliéres Regiment, subsequently to whom we find the tower of canvas advancing toward the island shore—at 


name of a descendant of Baron Charles Le Moyne de 
Longueuil, In 1775, the Seigneur was M. de Beaujeu, 
brother of the famous de Beaujeu, who in 1705 took part in 
the memorable battle of the Monongahela. In 1759, he had 
been intrusted with the command of an important post, 
that of Michilimakinae in the west, for his services 
and deyotion to the cause of His Most Christian Majesty, 
he was decorated, De Beaujeu, at the head of his cens- 
taires, was a sturdy chieftain; nor did he hesitate during 
the winter of 1775-6 to eross over and_join the succor, 
which de Gaspe, Seigneur of St. Jean, Port Joly, Couil- 
Javd, Seigneur of St. Thomas, and an old Highland officer, 
Thomas Ross, of Beaumont, made a noble effort to pour 
into Quebec, The skirmish with the Continentals and 
their Canadian allies took place at St. Pierre, Riviere du 
Sud, and is known in Canadian annals as l’affaire de 
Michel Blais. Tt was a rout for the Loyalists. 

It is curious to tollow the warlike Seigneur de Beaujeu 
upholding the standard of England in 1775-G—the same 
standard he had so successfully opposed before the deser- 
tion of the colony by France, De Beaujeu’s name still 
survives on Bayfield’s old charts—in that of the shifting 
sand bank, in the St, Lawrence opposite the Manor House, 
Ti is proper _to state that his winter expedition of 1775-6, 
to relieve His Excellency, Guy Carleton, blockaded in 
Quebec, ended in a disaster, nearly costing him and his 
followers their lives. Capt. de Beaujeu expired at Crane 
Island in 1802. 

In our early sporting days we recollect hearing from 
the oldest inhabitants of the islands, quaint anecdotes, 
relating to their aged and warlike Seigneur de Beaujeu, 
It would seem that on great holy days the Chevalier de 
St. Louis took particular pride in wearing in his button- 
hole the red ribbon of the order sent out to him by the 
King of France, Louis XTV, Age and infirmities creep- 
ing on, the old lion used to remain in his den the greater 
part of the day, and when the tenants brought the rents 
and seigniorial capon at Michaelmas, more than once, they 
had to kindle the fire on the very spacious hearth, inclosed 
by an antique ‘‘wide-throated chimney,” which to this day 
is a subject of curiosity to all visitors, so as to render the 
hall tenantable. Recently there were lying on the shore 
at Crane Island, near the church, an antiquated rusty 
cannon, brought from Cap Brulé on the north shore, oppo- 
site to Crane Island, In 1859 a similar cannon, measur- 
ing inlength 5ft, Sin. and 12in. in diameter, was pre- 
sented by a resident of Crane Island, Capt. Lavoie, to the 
Quebec Seminary; at that period some of the timber of 
this old wreck was still visible, History furnishes full 


details of the wreck at Cape Brulé of the French man-ot-. 


war Elephant, on Sept. 1, 1729, carrying to Quebee some 
of the most noted men in the colony, Bishop Dosquet, In- 
tendant Hocquart and others; the cannon we saw at 
present forms part. of the antiques and curios, gathered 
together in the Museum of Herbert Molesworth Price, 
Esquire, at Montmorency Falls, near Quebec, the anti- 
quary is very proud of this relic of the past. With the 
exception of the de Beaujeu seigniorial manor on the 
lower end of Crane Island, rebuilt and enlarged by Mc- 
Pherson Le Moyne, Esquire, of Boston, the new seigneur, 
who occupies it during the summer months, all the dwel- 
lings stand on the northern side of the island, a thick 
belt of forest trees hides them from view, except when 
the steamer takes the north channel—the old French route 
—when they are faintly seen in the distance. The local- 
ity ranked as a parish, under the name of St. Antoine de 
Pile and Gunes, as early as 1683, when it comprised but 
three families, in all fifteen souls. In 1678 Pierre de Becart 
Sieur de Granville, was the seigneur, 

Crane Island—six miles in length—during the “leafy 
months” is noted for its salubrity and attractiveness, 
A highway, as level as a bowling green, runs from 
one end to the other, and umbrageous woods, de- 
scending to the shores, intersect the portion of the 
island which is not under culture. A dense grove 
of graceful maple and oak trees, some thirty acres 
long, fringes the crest of this plateau at the west point 
facing the anchorage, well known to every river pilot, La 
Pointe aux Pins, The Marine and Fishing Department 
in 1866 erected a lighthouse on a pier which now connects 
with the shore, also a number of beacons on the land and 
recently, gas buoys in the channel, near de Beaujeu’s shoal, 
In the rear of the lighthouse the ground rises in successive 
terraces, studded with dwarf parasol pines of singular 
beauty, and leads through natural avenues to the wooded 
and umbtageous plateau above, known as “Le Domaine 
du Seigneur,” a cool, delightful spot for a picnic or féte 
champétre, of which Quebecers seem fully disposed to 
avail themselves with the permission of the owner. These 
picturesque highlands have also their heather, a fuzzy, 
graceful carpet of juniper bushes, weighted down each 
fall with fruit, when September crimsons the adjoining 
maple groves a visit to this elysium is a thing to be re- 
membered. Few sites in our gorgeous Canadian scenery 
can surpass its river views, extending to Cape Tourmente, 
Cape Mallard, and over the innumerable islets basking 
in sunshine at your feet, 

The old manor, with its green groves, orchard, ample 
veranda, flagstaff and numerous outhouses, is in full 
view from the steamer ascending the south channel, 
Some distance in rear are two antiquated wind mills to 
grind the island wheat; beyond this is a string of pretty, 
white cottages extending to the west end of the island, 
the parish church of course, as in all Canadian scenery, 
looms up in the center. Asariver view, nothing can 
surpass in grandeur the panorama which the lovely St. 
Lawrence here unfolds on a radiant summer morning, 
when with the rising tide a fleet of swan-winged mer- 
chantmen emerge from the Traverse far below, in the 
direction of the church of St, Roch des Aulnets: at first 
imperceptible white specks on the horizon, gradually 
growing larger and larger, on the bosom of the glad 
waters until they, each in succession, crowd on your gaze, 
topsails, topgallant sails and royals all set, ‘a moving 


*Louis Lienard Villemonde de Beaujew was the brother of the 
hero of the Monongahela and his worthy emulator. Hnsi¢n from 
1731 to 1738, lieutenant in 17/44, he was appointed in 1751 captain 
of the company of Soldiers of the Marine, in place of M. de la 
Verendrye; and by his honorable conduct in January, 1754, ob- 
tained the Cross of St. Louis, The authorities etanied him that 
year a concession of land four eae ee in depth by four front, on 
the horder of Lake Champlain, and he applied-himselt to the work 
of clearing it, Sometime afterward he was appointed commander 
of the post of Michilimakinac, and he served in this position dur- 
ing many years, Later he took an active part in the defence of 
the country during the American war (of independence). M. de 
Beaujeu died on June 5, 1802, at his manor at Crane Island, at the 
advanced age of eighty-five years and five months. (‘Collections 
of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin,” Vol. VII. page 138). 


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west end of the island for 1 
their shooting lodges in proximity to the several fishing 
and shooting grounds in the neighborbood, such as Ile 


times s0 close that you can hear the yoices of all on board, 


Tt was at one time contemplated to divide in lots the 
ortsmen wishing to build 


St, Marguerite, Battures aux Joups marins (Seal Rocks), 
Roches Plates and St. Joachim beaches, 
nor Montmagny’s game preserve of 1646, 


Aatuyal History. 


Addyess all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Go, 


BIRDS OF MICHIGAN. 
BY DR, MORRIS GIBBS, 
65, Mytodioctes mitratus—Hooded warbler. 


Not a rare specimen from May 15 to July 1, after which 
Arrives from May 1 to 14 according to 
ii may seem strange to many readers of this 
article that this species or any other should have so varied 
a period of arrival, but it cannot be accounted for in many 
That a species 
should arrive some seasons two weeks sooner than Z 

n 
mentioning the arrival L intend to convey my first sight 
of the bird, and I am positive that the hooded warbler did 
Now, un- 
doubtedly the bird had arrived in the State some time 


it is rarely seen. 
the season, 


localities. Itis equally mysterious to me. 


appears in other years is good cause for speculation, 


not arrive until May 14 one season, 1877. 


before this date, but had not migrated through this 


country. One year, 1881, I saw it on May 5 in Montcalm 


county, well to the north, The average.date of arrival 
may be placed at May 6 to 8. 

Some seasons the birds are apie abundant, again com-~ 
paratively rare. The species first came under my notice 
in May 1875, and I think the few years preceding the 
birds were scarce, for I was quite diligent in the collecting 
and failed to note it sooner, In 1876 several nests came 
under my observation. I may safely say that there are 
few birds that remain with us during the breeding season 
that are as little known, Nevertheless in some seasons 
the birds are comparatively common, and in many in- 
stances if heayy beech and maple woods with scant 
underbrush, their favorite haunts, are properly searched 
these birds will be found breeding in secluded situations 
where their existence was not suspected. They are very 
shy and it is with much difficulty that their presence 
is discovered, Their simple yet pleasing notes can be 
heard in dense thickets of small bushes, or from low 
branches of trees throughout the entire day, without one 
even obtaining a single view of the handsome fellow, It 
is one of our most retiring warblers and one might collect 
for years without securing a skin, unless a very enthusi- 
astic collector, Their presence is only detected by the 
pleasing songs of which they have two, with a fine call 
note and short strain. So shy is the hooded warbler that 
the breaking of a twig or cocking of a gun scares it from 
its perch, when it flies six to ten rods and renews its song, 
still keeping out of sight. I have been puzzled and fol- 
lowed one of these birds about for an hour before I could 
getashot. Their nests are only found by mere accident, 
and I have never yet found one that I hunted for although 
the birds were present, 

The first nest was found May 27, 1876, and contained 
two eggs, and one egg of a cowbird. Lleft the nest several 
days with the expectation of getting more eggs. How- 
ever, no more were laid, and this seemed to be the com- 
plement. Three eggs, however, appear to be the usual 
number laid. I also found nests May 31 and June 6 and 
9. All these nests contained three eggs. Of these eggs 
the dimensions vary from .72x,65 to ,74x,68im. One eggs 
of the series was only .73x.58in. The color is white with 
a roseate tinge, marked with more or less red at larger 
end and a few scattered markings over entire surface in 
some instances. Occasionally we find a black dot at 
larger end. All of these nests were in beech or maple 
bushes, not over four feet from the ground, one not being 
over one foot from the ground. They were composed of 
beech and maple leaves of the last season, neatly formed 
into a compact structure 4in. across at the top, four high 
externally, the hollow being about 24in, in width and the 
same in depth, the whole nicely lined with grapevine 
bark and fine roots. The birds always left the nest 
silently and did not seem to care if the eggs were taken, 
indeed it was difficult to secure the parent for identifica- 
tion. These nests were secured at Kalamazoo, Mich., 
about 43 10’ lat, north. 

The hooded warbler is extremely plentiful from 43° 
north to 45 , and one of the most common species in many 
quarters. Always difficult to study from its peculiarly 
restless, timorous disposition, it is rarely known among 
amateur collectors. It is embraced by Sager, 1839, in first 
list of “‘Birds of Michigan.” Given as rare by Hughes, 
Covert aad Boies, Observed regularly as a migrant in 
many southern paris of the State. Not embraced by 
several lists, showing it to be an irregular visitor as re- 
gards localities, More likely a bird of preferences in regard 
to lines of migration. I failed to find the species in the 
Upper Peninsula or in the British possessions near Lake 
Superior, I know nothing of this bird in its fall migra- 
tion. Itisso quiet after the breeding season that it is 
rarely if ever seen excepting by accident, as it is so ex- 
ceedingly shy, 

66, Myiodoctes pusillus (Wils.) Bp,—Black-capped yel- 
low warbler, 

This bird was formerly called Wilson’s black cap, but 
times have eee and now poor Wilson gets no credit. 
What is the everlasting changing of names going to lead 
to? If some one should undergo old Rip’s sleep, if it only 
lasted half aslong,I do not think he would know one 
bird out of ten either by its common or scientitic name, 
This beautiful little bird is rare in all parts of the State 
where I have collected. I shot a specimen near Kalama- 
200 May 16, 1875, which is the latest date of iis stay here 
that I have met with. It is certainly a migrant, and 
probably does not summer south of 45 or 46°. I failed to 

nd it in the northern peninsula in June. The bird has 
also been shot a number of times to my knowledge, 
Covert is the only man who says ‘very common mi- 
grant,” in his Birds of Washtenaw County. Dr. Atkins, 
that good man of over thirty years’ experience in Ingham 
county, now gone to his reward, found it as early as 1866, 
Tt may be classed as a rather rare migrant, I think, as it 
is omitted by many lists. If Covert finds it a common 


4 


Such is Gover- 


transient, it. probably migrates through a certain belt in 
his section, as itis certainly not well distributed. Of ite 
nesting habits nothing is known, although Covert says 
“some remain during the summer.” 


67. Myiodioctes canadensis (Linn.) Aud,—Canadian fly 
catching warbler, 

Nota rare migrant in southern points of the State and 
a common summer resident north of 43 north latitude. I 
think it may be found as a summer resident in Kalamazoo 
county; it has not been proved, however. Usually arrives 
about May 10. My earliest arrival is May 5, and one year 
I did not see it till May 20. A straggling migrant. 1am 
satisfied that it breeds in Kent, Ottawa and Montcalm 
counties, but I haye been unable to find the nests, One 
authority says it breeds south of 43 north latitude. 
Found by Cabot in the Upper Peninsula as early as 1850, 
and embraced by nearly ali the lists. A beautiful species 
and very pleasing in its habits and notes. It has a short 
song in which it frequently indulges while in its nesting 
grounds, but which is rarely uttered during migrations. 
One of the peculiarities of this species is its curiosity, a 
trait which is so striking that one will notice it the first 
time the birds are met with, Its inquisitiveness is so 
marked that it is actually as odd as the blackecap tit- 
mouse in ibs movements while collectors are near, Noth- 
ing is known of the breeding habits of this species in the 

state, 

68. Setophaga rutacilia (Linn.) Swains.—American red- 
start, 

An abundant species some seasons and again rare, Not 
hear so cominon near my present home in Kalamazoo 
county as formerly, from the fact that the woods haye 
been largely cut down during the last ten or fifteen years. 
This bird likes the edges of heavy beech and maple. elm 
and basswood forests, wherein to build along the edges, 
where young maples and thorn bushes have grown up. 
I imagme that the centers of deep forests are rarely 
selected by these birds, but now the woods are cut off too 
freely, and some species which follow civilization—and 
they are innumerable—will leave for other localities where 
there axe more forests, The redstart arrives from April 
25 to May 9, and by May 15 usually many nésts are in 
course of construction. The proper time for collecting 
the eggs is from May 25 to June 10. Frequently the eggs 
may be taken as late as July 1, and I have been led to be- 
lieve that frequently two broods are reared in the season. 

This species breeds throughout sections that I have 
visited, 1 having found it abundant as far nothas Sault 
St. Marie. The nesting habits are well-known and need 
not be described here. The male does not got his bright 
coat of black and salmon until the second season, and the 
brightest colors until the third year. I found 4 nest con- 
taining eges presided over by two birds in the dress of 
the female, and wondered at the peculiarity. I shot the 
birds and dissected them and found oneamale. The 
pleasing notes of the redstart are among the memories 
one retains after a spring in the woods and fields. 

With the conclusion of this biography we complete the 
histories of the thirty-eight species of the family Sylvico- 
lidee in Michigan. A few remarks generally may not 
come amiss as a concluding chapter. The members of 
this family comprise one of our most interesting groups 
of birds, and it may well be doubted if any other class 
could take their places in our affections. Remove the 
warblers from forest and field and the beauty of nature 
would be sadly impaired. Nothing can quite fill their 
places in May and June; and the migration of the war- 
blers is one of the most pleasing features of bird life, 
Their nesting habits, so varied, are the enthusiast’s de- 
light; the grace of form and gay plumage cause them to 
be the chosen of the ornithologist and too often the dis- 
agreeable assaults of the hat decorators, 

The warblers hold high rank in my estimation, and I 
am quite confident that more time has been spent on my 
collection of warblers’ skins and eggs than on the meim- 
bers of any other three families. In the matter of bene- 
fit to the farmer it is reasonable to place these little fel- 
lows above the thrushes in point of merit, As was written 
in earlier numbers of this series, the thrushes have the 
well-founded reputation of devouring largely the preda- 
cious species of beetles, and moreover have the disagree- 
able habit of devouring large quantities of fruit. The 
Sylvicolidee, on the contrary, although often represented 
in gardens and orchards, rarely, if ever, feed on fruit, 
and.usually confine themselves to the minute form of in- 
sect life found almost everywhere, They come near to 
the swallows in their nearly strictly insectivorous diet. 
The swallows feeding mostly on dipterous insects, with a 
few coleoptera and a good share of neuroptera, while the 
warblers are more confined to larvee and, as with a few 
species like Setophaga, to flying species in the mature 
state. Very few species arrive early in the spring, and 
with the exception of the yellow rump, pine and large- 
billed water thrush, which frequently reach us in early 
April, we rarely see them here in any numbers until 
about May 10. In the autumn, howeyer, the case is dif- 
ferent, many species remaining until Oct, 1, and one even 
till after snow flies in some seasons, the birds being able 
to find plenty of food that. at a corresponding time in the 
spring, would be hardly procurable. 

The following ratio of the prevalence of the warblers 
in sections that I have visited may not be uninteresting 
to the reader, especially to those who live in other States 
and desire comparison with their own species. Among 
those which are extremely abundant in almost all sections 
that I have visited excepting the extreme northern por- 
tions of the State may be placed the following: Miasidand 
migrants; a portion remains in some portions of State 
during summer—M. varia, P. americana, D. cestiva, D. 
coronata, D, pennsylvanica, D. blaekburnice, D, virens, 
D. pinus, D, discolor, S. auricapillus, 8. motacilia, G. 
trichas, M. mitratus, S. ruticilla. Common migrants; a 
portion remains during summer in some parts of the State 
—AH, chrysoptera, H, ruficapilia, D. ceerulescens, M. cana- 
densis. Only seen during migration—H. peregrina, P. 
tigrina, D. maculosa, D. eastanea, D. striata, D. palma- 
rum, O, agilis, M. pusillus, S. nevius. Stragelers—H, 
celata, H. vermivorous, P. citrea, H. leucobronchialis, D, 
kirtlandi, O. formosa. Not rare in extreme southern 
portions of the State some seasons—D. cerulea, D. dom- 
wmiea albilora, D. virens. Common in sections, but rarely 
taken during migration—G, philadelphia. Common (in 
some sections) during migration only—H., pinus. 

Below is given the measurements, average and other- 
wise, of twenty-seven species of warblers captured in the 
State and taken from 122 specimens. The remaining 
cleven specios I had no authentic measurements of, er in 


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* Only one specimen of these species, and the figure cannot be 
taken as an average. 
IZALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 18. 


FANGS AND RATTLES.—During the winter of 1884-85 I 
was following my calling asa taxidermist in a South 
Florida town. One day a tourist brought me a large 
male rattler, the skin of which he wished to have pre- 
served so that on his return North it could be tanned for 
slippers. While I was busy preparing the skin my cus- 
tomer took up my large wire cutters and extracted the 
snake’s fangs, I had no occasion to use these cutters 
again for more than a month, but it so happened that 
with the first wire I did sever with them I slightly 
scratched one of my fingers on the first joint, hardly 
breaking the skin. Within an hour it was greatly in- 
flamed and causing much pain. The next morning my 
arm was swollen to the elbow, and I promptly called in 
the services of a physician, Ina week the swelling and 
soreness had disappeared, and I congratulated myself that 
I was cured; but two days later it again became inflamed 
and I again went through the same experience. After 
this Lreceived no more trouble from it for about six 
months, when, for the third time, it laid me up for a 
week, since then Ihave heard nothing from it, but am 
never likely to forget it, for I am left with a finger 
slightly deformed, although good for all practical uses. I 
at once adopted for a motto: “No rattlers need apply.”— 
BLACK SPOT. 


Autumn BiRp Notss.—Forreston. Ill., Oct. 10.—Our 
northern warblers have been migrating southward now 
for about ten days. Among those mostly seen are the 
chestnut-sided, yellow-rumped, black-throated green, 
black-throated blue and black and white creeper. White- 
throated sparrows have been numerous along the hedges 
for several daysand among them are a few white-crowned. 
Kinglets are very numerous and feed principally on 
insects that infest the wild crab apple and thorn apple. 
Brown creepers and red-bellied nuthatches were never so 
abundant as they are this fall. Robins are still here and 
feed mostly im large flocks. But few wild pigeons have 
been seen this fall. Golden-winged woodpeckers have 
been very abundant, but there were two heavy frosts lately, 
since which but few have been seen. Turtle doves have 
been very scarce and none are seen where in former years 
they were plenty. I have not noticed any blue-gray 
gnatcatchers this fall and but few humming birds.—H. 
A. KLINE. 


FAMILIARITY OF Birps.—Agawam, Mass., Oct. 5.— 
There seems to be some interest in the familiarity of some 
of the smaller birds with human beings. Fifteen years 
ago I spent a winter with a brother cutting timber on the 
first rocky ledge west of the Connecticut River in this 
State, and under his training I learned to teach the com- 
mon chickadee to feed out of my hands. It requires only 
a little patience, very cold weather and deep snow for 
this; when the snow disappeared they preferred their 
natural food, They ea to know the dinner hour as 
well as ourselves, but although lighting indifferently on 
my shoulder, open palm of hand, fingers or thumb, I never 
eould close my hand quick enough to capture one. It 
seemed to be the same individuals of the flock that fed 
from the hand each day.—PINE TREE. 


SwimMMine RAaBeit.—Lynn, Mass., Oct. 3,—A few days 
ago two men, Charlie Dodge and A. M. Tufts, were fish- 
ing on Spring Pond, between Lynn and Peabody, when 
they observed an animal swimming across the pond. Mr. 
Tufts made a noise and the swimmer pricked up his ears 
and turned round and round in the water and started for 
the shore. They overtook and caught in the landing net 
what proved to be a full grown rabbit. There was noth- 
ing to frighten it and besides it could have gone around 
the foot of the pond and not have any further to go than 
to swim across. The pond is about 200yds. wide at this 
place. It seemed to swim as fast and easy as a dog.—X, 


A TAME WoopPECKER.—Jefferson, N. H.—Atthe Maple 
House in this village is a tame pileated woodpecker; he 
is so tame that he will eat from his owner’s hands; one of 
his wings is clipped. His food consists of grasshoppers, 
ants, crickets and small grubs found in rotten trees. Will 
any of your readers give information in regard to winter 
food for him?—SPORTSMAN. 


THE SEA SERPENT is allezed to have been seen Oct. 10 
by P. S. Sanford and W. Stroude, of Westport, Conn., 
and Dr. Keys, of New York, half way between Westport 
and Southport in the Sound, The story is said to have 
been received as ‘“‘creditable,” which it might well enough 
be even if not credible, 


_ THE OTTER IN New ENGLAND.—Is the otter so nearly ex- 
tinct here in New England as the author of ‘‘Sam Lovel’s 
Canips” seems to think? As long as I lived near the Con- 
necticut River, a trapper took one at least each winter at 
a certain ledge of rock, and the tracks of others wereseen 
about the ponds or passing from one brook to another, 
and I understand the fur dealers usually secure a pelt or 
two about the Southwick Ponds, this State, each season; 
and three of us now resident here are sure we saw one in 
asmall pond near the house where I am writing, four 
years ago,—PINE TREE (Agawam, Mass.), 


RECENT ARRIVALS AT THE PHILADELPHIA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN. 
—Purchased—One pileated jay (Cyancoraxe pileata), one anaconda 
MOE murinus), nine slow-worms (Anguis fragilis), and thirty- 

ive European salamanders (S. maculosd). Presented—Thirteen 
gray squirrels Sciurus carolinensis), two muskrats (Fiber zibethicus), 
one raccoon (Procyon toter), one black bear (Ursus americanus), 
two turtle doves (Turtur risorius), seven cactus conures (Conurus 
cactorum), one Leyaillant’s amazon (Chrysotis levaillanti), one 
Egyptian. Monitor (Varanus niloticus), one Hardwick's mastigure 
(Uromastix hardwickii), four alligators (Alligator mississippiensis), 
two horned toads (Phrynosoma cornuta) and one horned toad (P, 


douglassi). 
Game Bag and Guy. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


ON THE COAST OF SOUTH CAROLINA. 


GUMTER, South Carolina.—The season for field sport is 
just now opening. The excessive rain in the spring 
destroyed a large portion of the first hatching of quail; 
but the fruitful birds have repaired the damage, and my 
dogs run upon coveys by the roadside almost daily within 
a mile of the town from which I write. Our last Legisla- 
ture passed a law changing the open season to Nov. 1, As 
the birds were late on account of the destructive rains, 
the law is wise for this year; but ordinarily by Oct. 1 they 
are well grown and ready for the gun. 

Sumter is only a short distance from: the coast, say 60 
miles, and between here and the salt one can find all 
manner of game. Will you bear with me while I givean 
outline? Pawley’s Island, situated on the open sea, ten 
miles above Georgetown, is a magnificent summer retreat 
for those who are willing to put up with a private board- 
ing house. A mile and a half from shore is a coral reef 
where fish of all sorts abound. A few days ago three of 
us caught 126 trout and sheepshead in 55 minutes. Inthe 
creeks to the rear of the island are oyster banks and shal- 
lows which supply abundance of crabs and shrimps. Our 
party of Sumter tourists reveled in these delicacies every 
day while on the island. At night, with a light in the 
boat, we found sport in striking fiounders with a spear. 
They lie in shallow water partly concealed under the mud. 
It requires a keen eye to detect them, but practice will 
soon enable one to discover their hiding place. In this 
sport the ladies would join, and on some nights we bagged 
fifty, many of them weighing five pounds. The surf 
bathing on the beach is unsurpassed by any that I know 
of; not even does Tybee, below Savannah, nor the beach 
on Sullivan’s Islandin any way compare with that on 
Pawley’s Island. 

But the finest sport to be found there is in driving for 
deer. The Waccamaw River runs along our sea coast for 
thirty miles, forming a neck between the river and the 
beach which will not average more than four miles in 
width. Toward the southern end of this neck deer are 
found in great numbers, but the ground is very low and 
is broken into bays and marshes. Many of these places 
have never felt a human footfall. Only a skillful hound 
can penetrate them, and there the deer find hiding places, 
To stalk or fire-hunt them is impossible. One cannot see 
ten paces ahead of him. Our only means of getting at 
the deer is to turn in the dogs, and as the deer generally 
run in set routes, we soon learn where to stand for them. 
The yelp of the dogs and the whoop of the drivers is 
very startling to one’s nerves, and the crash of the deer 
through the undergrowth gives a cowp de grace to the 
whole, so that it is fully possible for one to miss his aim. 
A party of us the other day, thirteen in,nnmber, put in 
the dogs at the head of a dense bog. Within ten minutes 
I heard the crack ofa gun. It wasa miss. On came the 
game right along the line of standers, and as good luck 
would have it it fell to my luck to put in the fatal shot. 
At the next drive we had scarcely been posted by the 
leader of the party before the dogs came yelping and 
screaming toward us. We were standing in a line, 
100yds, apart, along a straight, open road. Away at the 
other end of the line I heard a gun, thenahorn. This 
was the signal that ‘‘meat was on hand,” as they put it. 
But the dogs did not hush. On they came. Away down 
the road I saw a venerable M. D. and the judge of our 
County Court with guns at their shoulders, as if ready to 
fire. I aceused the judge afterward of having danced a 
handsomejig. Bang! theM.D. hadshot. Bang! asecond 
time, but no horn blew. ‘Oh, we'll get him,” said the 
Doctor, and as we rode in the direction along which the 
deer had gone, one of my ponies, ridden by a friend, gave 
alunge to one side, and there lay a magnificent buck, 
Laying him across a horse we went out to the road, and 
there met La Bruce with a second buck, so we had bagged 
three deer within two hours. On these trips to the neck 
we always find abundance of game, and rarely ever come 
to our stopping place without one or more deer. 

Up the Waccamaw River, along the rice fields and 
marshes and at Big Marsh, near the mouth of Winyaw 
Bay, ducks of all sorts congregate—shall I say it?—in mill- 
jons. I have seen ten acres of water so completely coy- 
ered that one could not throw an apple among the ducks 
without striking one. From these Sint gatherings they 
rise and fly from time to time in droves of from five to 
fifty. If one knows where to place his decoys and has 
learned to shoot the ducks while going from him and not 
while coming to him, his share of meatis assured. I 
brought in sixteen summer ducks one evening lately and 
they were then flying very badly, The large ducks I have 
not yet tried this season, In two days last hunting season 
a friend and myself bagged 152. During November and 
December is the time for the large ducks. ; : 

Our sport now immediately around Sumter is fishing 
for pike and shooting squirrels. A seat in the swamp on 
any afternoon will soon reveal the squirrels running up 
and down the trees. A bag of twenty is not hard to ob- 
tain. Then the pike! The little lakes and outside creeks 
in the swamps are now very low. In fact many of the 
creeks have ceased to flow and the pike are hungry. They 


will rise at anything—a piece of bacon or a strip of red 
flannel or a strip from the belly of a fish. On Monday 
several of us (two ladies in the party) hung up sixty pike 
in two hours’ fishing. Some of them are of good size, 
measuring 15in., the majority averaging 12in. and weigh- 
ing ilb. These fish are close akin to the fish Northern 
folks call pickerel and which we call jack-fish, They 
bite just like the jack, that is, they pull the bait down 
and seem to chew on it before swallowing, The fisher- 
man must learn to give them abundance of time, After 
they chew the bait a while, they will hang on to it and 
allow you to flirtthem out of the water without ever 
being touched by the hook. It is said of an old fellow in 
the country near here that his jerks are go severe that as 
soon as he flirts a pounder out from the water, he casts 
off his hat so as to be better able to hear where the fish 
drops. I haye seen Nash, a ‘‘commercial tourist,” lift 
them from the water and up into the trees 20ft. high. 
But it’s big sport. At times they bite as if ravenous. One 
man will string fifty inas many minutes. Then again 
they flirt your cork about with their tail and fool and vex 
you, but refuse pointedly to take the bait, Within an 
hour a change comes over themand then you cannot feed 
them fast enough, 

Dr. Mood has secured a curiosity in the shape of an alli- 
gator’s head, and has it in one of our drug stores on exhi- 
bition. The animal was 16ft. 3in. long, by actual meas- 
urement. The following are the measurements of the 
skeleton head: From eye to eye, 6in.; from tip of nose to 
first joint of neck, 24in.; distance around mouth midway 
between nose and eyes, 28in.; from tip to tip when mouth 
is open, 16in.; distance around head over eye sockets, 
34in. This beast was found dying in Wateree Swamp, 20 
miles from Sumter. 

One or two gentlemen from the North have been down 
to spend a month in the winter shooting quail. Let others 
come. They will find good companionship if they seek 
out the proper kind of people. Good board can be had 
for $20 per month, and abundance of quail within easy 
walk of the town. The lands are not posted and persons 
who demean themselves well are not regarded as tres- 
passers. Now, a pot-hunter might find it different, but of 
course, I do not invite any such to come, 

Just a word more, Will you not provoke some of your 
correspondents to write upon the subject of loading shells? 
I shoot a 7lbs. hammerless gun, and find that for quail 
8idrs. powder and 1{oz. shot with three pink-edge wads 
on the powder and then pasteboard on the shot, does the 
best work. IfI fail to kill itis beeause I miss the bird. 
Will others give me the benefit of their experience? 

When the quail season opens I will give an account of 
my first day’s hunt. C, C, BROWN, 


HALCYON DAYS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

When I was a boy living in a small village in southern 
New York, long vacations between school days was the 
rule, it being considered extravagant by most parents to 
allow more than four or five monthsschooling in the year, 
and that in the winter when there was no farm work to 
do. Then boys had to work and their duties began at 
daylight when they were called to go for the cows, and 
ended only at dark after milking time, the mtervenin 
hours being oceupied in doing anything that a boy coul 
do, and often as much as men were expected to do. A 
boy’s life on a farm was not by any Means an easy one, 
nor was it an unhappy one, for they were brought up to 
work and knew no Pai Rainy days were generally 
holidays, and were spent in amusements best known to 
the average country boy. 

It was my good fortune, considered in a boy’s standpoint; 
of judgment, to be possessed of parents who did not liye 
ona farm, and while I had certain chores to attend to, 
and they were made imperative, a fair portion of the 
vacation season was left to myself, and occurring in that 

art of the year, beginning in the early spring and lasting 

te in the fall, I had golden opportunities for indulgin 

in all the freaks and inclinations of boyish nature. I hac 
few companions, for most other boys were engaged in the 
arduous duty of farm work, but there were two or three 
about the village whose company might not have been 
considered exactly proper by the good folks at home had 
it been known of my association with them, whom I 
could rely upon almost any time for a lark or ramble 
through the woods and fields. They were not bad boys 
in the sense of the word, for they had never been far 
enough away from the quiet, peaceful little town to learn 
anything really bad, the objections to them being based 
on the fact that they would rather fish and hunt or loaf 
around than work. ‘‘Chip” Mason, one of these, about 
my own age, stout, good-natured, and always dressed in 
a brief suit consisting of an old chip hat, shirt and baggy 
pants, rolled half way up to the knees, upheld by one 
home-made suspender, was my favorite. Chip was the 
owner of a large black dog of no particular breed, but an 
unusually intelligent animal. Chip had expended a great 
deal of patience in Snap’s education, and was rewarded 
one day by the faithful brute saving his life, dragging 
him from the millpond in which he had fallen, for Chip, 
with all his accomplishments, could not swim, -and there- 
after boy and dog were firm and inseparable friends. 

One morning early in September, while I was engaged 
in the to me particularly disagreeable task of cleaning out 
the cellar of an old building adjoining our house, prepar- 
atory to getting ready for the winter vegetables, etc,, the 
doorway was darkened and I was greeted with, ‘‘Wat 
yer doin’? It was Chip, and when I told him and ex- 
plained that I had nearly an all-day’s job before me, his 
countenance assumed a Leeper expression, and, 
stepping inside, he walked up close to me and half whis- 
pered, “I got er coon in an ole holler log oyer ‘n the hol- 
ler, an’ I thought yer cud go ‘long an’ help me ketch ‘im. 
Snap drove ‘im in when I was comin’ over from ole 
Spoonyberger’s this mornin’, an’ I plugged up the hole 
with a big stone.” . 

Here was an opportunity for fun, indeed; but how to 
get away was the question, I had strict orders to finish 
the job in hand that day, and former experience had 
taught me that any disobedience of orders from my pater- 
nal ancestor would not be overlooked. I did not know 
how to manage it, and was about to give ane idea 
when Chip came to my relief. ‘‘Tell yer wat Plido, Ef 
yer kin go wen yer git this done, I'll help yer. That 
coon ’s got ter be ketched to-day.” And at it we went, 
Chip worked harder than I ever knew him to work before, 
and considerable extra exertion on my 1 2 enabled us to 
get through by half-past 11 o’clock, Taking particular 


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care to put the wheelbarrow and. other tools in their 
proper place and to see that everything was in good order, 
that it could not be said that I had neglected anything, we 
sabes. Snap leading the way, seemingly the happiest of 
the three. : 

Our way took us down a narrow path along a little 
creek of clear, pure water, whose banks were fringed 
with an intricate network of laurel and alder, forming 
an almost impenetrable barrier to a close inspection of 
its interior, but here and there a slight opening occurred, 
through which as we peered we could see in the deep 
pools some monster pickerel or mullet lazily fanning him- 
self, unaware of our presence. Now and then we would 
see in the soft bank the track of a coon or mink, made 
the night before in his search fora fish supper. Chip 
told me he had once seen a mink catch one of these large 
fish, and in the struggle he almost caught the animal 
before it could get away. Even after its discovery of 
him, so rapacious was it that it would not let go its hold 
until he had almost broken its back with a stick, when it 
disappeared quickly in the deep water and entered its 
hole in the side of the bank a few feet distant, He got 
the fish, which lay on the bottom, and which proved to 
be a large sucker, and it had an ugly hole torn in its 
belly, the air bag was broken, and one of its eyes was 
gouged out, I-witnessed a similar incident some years 
afterward, and in this case, too, the fish, which would 
weigh about a pound, had its belly badly torn and a deep 
cut across the front of the head. I was sitting on a 
stump a few feet from the bank of a small stream, which 
at that point formed asmall hut deep pool, watching a 
squirrel tree. I had not moved for more than half an 
hour, and the woods were oppressively still. Suddenly I 
heard a commotion in the water, and looking down I dis- 
covered a small mink, its wicked little eyes shining like 
brilliants through the water, grasping a fish as large as 
itself. The struggle was terrific, the fish seeming to 
have the best of it at first, but all at once its struggles 
seemed to cease and the mink was commencing to make 
off with his prize, when I fired and missed, but causing 
the animal to let go and sink. Lcould plainly see him 
in the clear water making for his hole in the opposite 
bank. The fish was not dead, but lay on the surface 
badly stunned, Picking upa long stick, I reached over 
and drew it to the bank and found it to be a large mullet, 
and badly mutilated as above. I never had an oppor- 
tunity to witness a like performance, and have often 
wondered if instinct in the animal does not teach it to 
strike the fish in a fatal part at once to disable it and 
prevent a struggle. 

Chip led me on to where the path struck an old wagon 
road crossing the creek and leading to an old grist mill a 
short distance below, We found the busy old miller who 
kindly loaned us an old grain bag that had been used for 
fiour and was as white and dusty as the old miller him- 
self. Taking the road again we followed it a half mile 
further, when we came to an old clearing containing an 
old deserted log house. Down through this we went, un- 
til we came to the ‘‘holler,” and in a few moments found 
Chip’s ‘‘holler log,” which proved to be an old tree blown 
over by the wind and haying a hole in its side near the 
butt, into which the coon ran when chased by Snap. The 
hole was well “plugged.” Snap had not forgotten his 
chase of the morning, and was the first at the tree, snifi- 
ing and barking and pawing away at the stone trying to 
dislodge it, by which we knew the coon was safe. It was 
a mystery to me how Chip intended to get the animal out 
of his retreat, but Chip knew a good many tricks that 1 
did not, and commenced proceedings without any hesita- 
tion. The tree was an old dead one that had lain for 
years, and there was scarcely any bark on its upper side. 
Picking up a good-sized round stone he began sounding 
the trunk from the butt toward the top until, in his judg- 
ment, he had found about where the hollow ended: then 

athering up leaves and sticks proceeded to build a fire 
a Ractly under that part of the log. Fishing a lot of 
strong string out of his pocket and prying out the stone 
with a stick, he tied the mouth of the bag over the hole 
in such a way that his coonship would rin into it if he 
attempted to get out. He came to where I was standing 
by the fire and remarked, ‘‘Guess we got ‘im now.” We 
‘soon had a fire that threatened to burn the tree in two in 
‘a very short time. 

Chip’s judgement proved to be good. The heat gener- 
ated inside the tree soon began to make it somewhat un- 
comfortable for its occupant and presentiy we heard a 
scratching and serambling within which caused Chip to 
jump for the bag ready to grabit at the proper time. I 
picked up a stick and began poking the fire, and jabbing 
the end against the side of the log I punched a hole where 
the fire had partially burned through, which created a 
draft drawing the smoke and heat into the hole and 
causing the coon to make for the other end and into the 
bag, when Chip grabbed hold of it and held it together. 
Tn his endeavor to loosen the string he slipped and fell, 
but grasping the bag with all his might, Just then Snap, 
hearing the squalling and thinking his master needed his 
assistance, made a dash for the scene but only to be in the 
way, and as fast as Chip would get up he would knock 
him down Chip, dog and bag rolling over and over in 
one promiscuous heap, the coon squalling and snarling, 
Snap barking, and Chip shouting, ‘‘Git out, darn ye, gosh 
hang it,” made the scene so ludicrous that I could not 
assist for laughing, When at last Chip extricated himself 
from the mess his appearance was ludicrous in the ex- 
treme. Hewas covered from head to foot with flour 
from the bag. The coon had bitten through im several 
places and his face and lees were red with blood from 
his hands. But Chip was plucky, and after tying the bag 
tightly we started for home, stopping at the creek to 
wash up and examine Chip’s wounds, which we found 
to be but a few scratches which bled very freely, Chip 
sold the coon to the village postmaster for twelve shillings 
which he generously divided with me, and we had money 
to buy powder and fish hooks and lines to last us some 


time. J, H. B. 
MANSFIELD VALLEY, Pa, 


QUAIL IN A City,—In gardens and grounds between 
Kennedy street and the arsenal, Hartford, Conn,, a flock 
of quail has been seen, seemingly almost as tame as spar- 
TOws. pene disturbed they flew to neighboring grounds 
or yards, 


Mrcnican.—Grand Rapids.—C. D, Spalding, of the firm 
of Hill & Co., has opened a sportsman’s ‘“‘wigwam,” where 
gunners and angleas are invited to call, 


b 


GAME PRESERVING IN BRITAIN, 
IV,—THE GAME OF THE WOODS,—CONTINUED, 
The Black Grouse, Bluck Cock, Heathfouwl. 


fe THTRIX is not essentially game of the woods 

of Britain and in treating of it under this heading I 
am to some extent pandering to popular fallacy. At the 
same time it is not exclusively confined to moorland, con- 
sequently I haye determined to treat of it here, this seem- 
ing the most suitable moment, as it forms a link between 
the capercaillie and the ved grouse, between the cock of 
the woods and the cock of the moors. 

The black grouse is a natural inhabitant of Great 
Britain, but does not thrive nor exist in Ireland, it is, 
however, very generally spread all over England, Wales 
and Scotland, increasing alike in the area of its dispersion 
and in numbers as we proceed northward. Nearly every 
wild, rough, uncultivated or semi-cultivated tract of 
land in Southern England boasts its stock of black grouse 
and a very pleasant relief they afford to the somewhat 
constrained other varieties of game we possess. Such bits 
of wild country crop up still throughout the length and 
breadth of our land and in some instances extend to very 
material area as in the case of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Sedge- 
moor, the New Forest and the moors of Yorkshire and 
other counties, so that this bird has every chance of main- 
taining itself against the march of agriculture and with 
the fostering aid of game preservation does not diminish 
in numbers but probably annually adds to them. 

The haunts of the black grouse are decidedly typical. 
Besides the rough, heather-clad, boulder-strewn moors 
above alluded to, this game bird affects half cultivated 
country to a considerable extent; country of uneven sur- 
face, of rocky and rough nature, where low covers, plan- 
tations and woods alternate with rough down and boggy 
morass, where farming is carried on in a haphazard, old- 
world way; where, in short, the bustle of life is absent and 
the calm of untrammeled rural existence left undisturbed. 
This is the beau ideal of black-cock land, but by no 
means a sine gua non that a district should be absolutely 
of this description in order to include black game among 
its birds of sport. On the contrary, no bird scarcely 
appears to reconcile itself so easily to the inroads upon its 
domain accomplished at the hands of farmer or land 
grabber, provided one does not actually allow the birds to 
suffer regular disturbance. This it cannot stand. Culti- 
vate up to the edge of the woodland, run a railway near 
its haunt, do anything you like, in fact, but don’t continu- 
ally disturb it, and it will remain and multiply. Were I 
asked to describe black-game land par excellence, I should 
point to some wide, open heather, gorse and sedge-grown 
upland, where dry, hard ground and low, swampy mire 
were in juxtaposition, which had been planted irregularly 
and roughly with larch and fir and beech and mountain 
ash and withey, and never been attended to since. I 
have several such expanses in my mind’s eye now, and I 
know them to bé what they ought to be, the very essence 
of black-grouse haunt. 

But you will find them in countless other such places. 
In rough and tumble hill districts, in Scotch glens, upon 
the wild weatherbeaten isles of the west of Scotland, any- 
where in fact from the warm sheltered Surrey hills within. 
50 miles of London, to the most inhospitable, weather- 
beaten, wettest expanse of Sutherlandshire moor. This 
being so lam surprised and regret that it is not more 
plentifully preserved in Britain. It is very unexacting as 
regards haunts, itis very hardy and a splendid bird of 
sport, but still to my thinking not appreciated at its true 
worth nor fostered and assisted to increase as it should 


e. 

Its habits—particularly its routine of life, vary very 
much from the red grouse, remarkably so considering 
how closely related are the two species. The yearly course 
of its existence may be regarded as commencing in either 
March or April, according to the nature of the season, 
when the ‘‘packs” or flocks of males congregated during 
the winter months are broken up preparatory to the 
breeding season. Black game are polygamous and when 
the males set about: forming their matrimonial engage- 
ments, a good deal of ill-will seems to be engendered be- 
tween them, both over the possession of certain sites and 
also over the acquiring of certain individualfemales. As 
a rule each bird selects a certain expanse affected by his 
kind and sets himself wp as a sort of cock of the walk and 
proceeds to maintain his supremacy there against all 
comers. Both in his courtship and in his battles for mates 
the black cock presents a most interesting subject of study 
and you cannot find a more entertaining sight in our 
game bird life, more arrogant and superior in prowess; 
and the young ones will, unless regularly killed down, 
play the part of dog-in-the-manger to a very material 
and—as regards the increase of stock—detrimental extent. 

May is usually the month when the nesting process is 
begun. The site chosen is a well-sheltered, dry spot, 
sometimes in a clump of high, thick-growing heather, 
sometimes beneath an overhanging ledge of ground, occa- 
sionally at the base of a thick-growing tree or bush. I 
have found them, too, upon a low hedgerow, among the 
granite stones adorning the apex of a moorland hill, and 
under the gorse bushes, From three to thirteen eggs are 
laid, almost always in the month of May, differences of 
season, locality and climate notwithstanding, The whole 
process of incubation, rearing, protection and providing 
for the young is left to the females, which are very assidu- 
ous and devoted to the wants of their progeny. Mean- 
while the males again pack and proceed to moult—curious 
ideas of the paternal duty. The young meanwhile remain 
and pass the summer with the mother bird until they moult, 
the new feathering being distinctive as regards their sex, 
which attire acquired, the broods are split upand the 
birds pack off again in separate packs, males and females 
apart. Sometimes these packs will number fifty or more, 
at others only a few head, the sexes occasionally, though 
rarely, flocking together. The males, as a rule, form into 
larger bodies than the females, packs of the latter rarely 
exceeding thirty in number. A good many birds, too, 
pursue an individual course of life in couples and threes, 
and some of the old cocks get if made so warm for them 
that they run a solitary show of their own. 

The daily life of the black cock seems to run in a not 
uncertain groove. Always an early riser, it leaves its 
place of roost betimes and betakes itself to its feeding 
grounds. I have been about the haunts of black game 
as early as the departing darkness would permit, but I 
never found them absent from their feeding places which 
they resort to immediately day breaks. The varied 
nature of these feeding spots can be gathered from the 


list of this bird’s food which, under varying circumstances, 
consists of all or some of the following: The leaves, flow- 
ers, Shoots and seeds of many kinds of sedge grass and 
sedge plants, chickweed and ranuncule, the berries and 
young green tips of cran, caw, bear and whortle berries, 
tender shoots of ling and heather, the soft needles and 
shoots of fir, the leaves of fern and of some few low 
growing trees and shrubs and the seeds and young sprouts 
of many rushes, Even now the list is incomplete, but IL 
have mentioned a sufficient variety to show how easily 
and diversely this bird provides for itself. This, of course, 
holds good only in open weather, in winter time therange 
of food is considerably reduced, and in hard weather 
black game invariably suffers, but as a rule they are able 
to betake themselves to the fields of the agriculturist and 
there find the necessities of life. Hungeris'a great tamer 
of wild birds, and sometimes when hard weather sets in 
early, the black game become sorely pressed, and I have 
seen them as thick as crows in oat stubbles in Scotland. 
Sometimes these visitations are phenomenal, and it has 
become a regular and recognized practice to feed black 
game in winter. 

In many respects this game bird is peculiar, almost 
eccentric, particularly in regard to the manner in which 
it shifts its quarter from one side of the country to an- 
other. Ido not mean from one side of England to the 
opposite; but apply the word country in a local sense. 
Neither season nor weather appears to guide these move- 
ments, but pure caprice, and | need scarcely add that it 
is only in the rough-country districts that this occurs to 
so marked an extent, 

Woodcock. 

America is lucky enough to offer her sportsmen so 
much more woodcock shooting and so many more wood- 
cock that Iam sure most of the readers of FOREST AND 
STREAM must know a good deal more about this game 
bird than I can tell them, so that in dealing with it I will 
confine myself to certain points only of its history such 
as may be interesting to American sportsmen as con- 
cerning one of their own game birds as we have it in an 
old-world country- 

The woodcock is almost entirely a migratory bird in 
Britain, although a certain, or rather, uncertain number 
annually breed in these islands, Despite its migratory 
habits though it is a true game bird and one upon which 
we set great value—more I venture to fancy, than you 
Americans do, judging from what I read so frequently in 
this journal—we draw our main supply of woodcocks 
from Norway, Sweden, Lapland, etc., and I am inclined to 
think from some portion of the shores of the Mediter- 
ranean too. They arrive in successive flights of more or 
less magnitude at various times at more or less regular 
intervals from the end of September until the turn of the 
year, and in these flights we find a very interesting sub- 
ject of controversy as far as regards the influences which 
regulate the periods of their occurrence and also why it 
is that our woodcocks. although coming from eastern, 
invariably appear first upon our western shores and upon 
the sea coast before they appear inland. Our flights 
usually arrive, I fancy, during certain predominating de- 
scriptions of weather and direction of wind and are not, 
lam convinced, regulated by the phases of the moon as 
some people maintain. An easterly wind and a moder- 
ately bright clear sky above usually heralds their approach, 
the females coming first and the males after them, as has 
been the case ever since the fall. 

When the ’cocks first arrive they are in poor condition. 
but soon recover from the effects of their presumably 
arduous and certainly long journey. These birds provide 
us with our main supply, and without them we should 
regard woodcock as a somewhat rara avis, because the 
number of them, British born and bred, is very small; in- 
consequential, in fact, as far as sport goes, and they also, 
probably all, indulge in an emigration at some period of 
the year. From the time of the arrival of the flights in 
autumn till they again leave us, which may be from 
April to August, the woodcock frequent localities through- 
out Britain of decidedly pronounced character. No bird 
is more thoroughly spread over the British isles, and yet 
no game bird is so essentially conservative and individual 
in its choice of haunt while here. It is for the most part 
more or less open ground, swampy in parts, wooded with 
mixed timber of much varying age and withal but little 
disturbed. I cannot set down every ‘‘likely place,” every 
haunt for woodcock in these lands; it would be a thank- 
less and herculean task, but I could point them out to 
you, and detail them, too, did space permit, just as wood- 
cock shooters can in America. The bird is doubtless of 
identical habits in the New World as in the Old. Here 
we regard it as a sort of eternal sporting puzzle in its 
way; we are always nearing the solution, but we never 
seem to attain it, and I am sure I cannot tell American 
sportsmen anything about its curious choices of haunts, 
its pretty idiosyncracies of habit, its delightful vagaries 
of life which they do not know already. 

Suffice it for me to say, that sometimes we have good 
woodeock seasons and sometimes bad ones, Occasionally 
they are abundant, as arule they are reasonably plenti- 
ful, and in some years scarce, but we are never without a 
fair winter’s supply, and as our supply so our sport. Wea 
cherish the woodcock as a great sporting luxury, we 
value it as a priceless jewel, and we regard the sport it 
affords as facile princeps among our game bird shooting. 
We can do nothing to increase its numbers here, but we 
do a great deal to encourage it and protect it. With no 
wild fowl is the season more conscientiously observed, the 
morale of sport more carefully maintained. 

It is therefore with feelings akin to astonishment that 
we find avery different condition of affairs apparently 
obtaining your side, and I have ventured, knowing the 
woodcock to be a great bird of sport in America, to try 
and point a moral in this instance rather than detail its 
natural history as I have done with our other game birds 
which are put under the process of preservation, a pro- 
cess inapplicable to woodcock. MOORMAN. 

ENGLAND. 


IiLINois.—Forreston, Oct. 10.—Large flocks of golden 
ployer have been reported near town. Our local hunters 
still make good bags of prairie chicken; most of them are 
killed in the cornfields. A friend brought in five yester- 
day and three the day before, and another had the good 
luck to secure seven, Jack snipe are scarce, owing to 
dry weather, but some good bags have been made along 
running streams. Teal are scarce, and but few mallards 
are seen. I secured two ruffed grouse yesterday with a 
Stevens rifle within a mile of town.—H, A, K; 


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226 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


A DAY ON KENTUCKY STUBBLES. 


Foe several months past my brother Ed, friend Seaf 
: and myself had been planning a quail hunt; and at 
last we all decided to break from the treadmill of office 
work, and a friend, who is the proprietor of a beautiful 
Kentucky farm, was notified of our intended visit. We 
filled cartridge cases and packed up breechloaders, each 
of us taking 200 cartridges which we thought would be 
sufficient for two days’ shooting, boarded the train and 
had a very pleasant run down to Rowletts. We were 
greatly amused by the conversation which was carried on 
by a party of young fellows who occupied a seat nearly 
opposite ours. They were all clad in fancy hunting suits 
and their hands were encased in kid gloves; they were 
discussing the merits of double-nosed pointers and ham- 
merless breechloaders ina way which plainly showed that 
their knowledge of the dog and gun had been acquired 
from some city gunsmith who had probably never shot a 
quail and co ‘d not tell the difference between a setter 
and apointe: At the station we found friend M. with 
his team of pr ty sleek mules. 

The next m ning we donned our hunting clothes— 
blue flannel shir. old pantaloons and stout shoes, a very 
simple outfit but a very comfortable one, After a five 
o’clock breakfast, being impatient to get among the birds, 
we put our guns together and calling Chief, as fine a 
specimen of dog flesh asI ever saw, quite large and 
beautifully formed, we started out inquest of game. M. 
told us there were birdsina field adjoining his yard, 
where he had raised wheat. We started in that field and 
were soon convinced that the game was near at hand, for 
we had not proceeded 100yds. before Chief, who had been 
quartering the ground about 40yds. ahead of us, began to 
steady down, and holding his head breast high com- 
menced to draw up ona little clump of weeds which 
grew on the edge of a ditch; slower and slower he went 
until, straightening out and becoming rigid he made a 
beautiful point. Chief had done his part beautifully, and 
now was the time for our part of the business, which was 
not performed in so gracefula manner. Ed and myself 
are both old hands at quail shooting, but Seaf had never 
before drawn a bead at ‘anything but clay-pigeons, at 
which he is a good shot. We all walked up to where the 
birds were and fiushed the flock. They rose all together 
and then separated, part flying toward a bunch of beech 
woods which grew near by, and the other part went over 
toa cornfield; I gave my first barrel to a bird which 
came my way and dropped him, but missed with my sec- 
ond barrel. Ed bagged one bird and Seaf wounded one 
badly, but it succeeded in getting away. After marking 
them down we followed them up, and succeeded in bag- 
ging four more out of the same flock. After getting all 
we could from this flock wé hunted the rest of the field, 
and found another flock, out of which we bagged six fine 
birds; and then crossed over to another field belonging to 
a neighbor of M.’s, where we found a very large flock of 
birds, but only secured three, for we were informed by 
the proprietor that his land was posted, and we were 
obliged to withdraw, leaving the birds well scattered in a 
sedge field. Then we held a council of war and decided 
to ‘‘knock off” for dinner. 

After dinner we again took the field and succeeded in 
swelling the bag to thirty-three birds all told. We shot 
until it grew so dark that we could not see the birds, and 
then turned our steps homeward. 

We retired that night expecting to enjoy a fine day’s 
sport on the morrow; but we were doomed to bitter dis- 
appointment, for the next day opened wet and cold, with 
a steady rain falling, and we were compelled to remain in 
the house all day and pass off the time spinning yarns and 
cleaning up the guns, until it was time for us to leave to 
eatch the night train for Louisville. M. drove us over to 
the station and put us and our traps on the train. The 
last thing he said when we parted from him was, ‘‘Boys, 
whenever you want to try the birds again just let me 
know you are coming in time to hitch up the team and 
meet you at the train.” We arrived in Louisville about 3 
o’clock in the morning, all pretty tired, but well satisfied 
with our trip. D, G. B. 


THE FIRES IN THE PARK. 


ELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Sept. 29,—Hdi- 
tor Forest and Stream: The fires which have been 
raging in the Park for the past six weeks received a check 
from light shows which fell on the 23d and 25th inst. 
The storms were heaviest on Slough Creek, putting out 
the fires there, and those on Blacktail Deer Creek, The 
fires are still burning on Tower Creek. Those on the Mad- 
ison are destroying immense quantities of timber. Unless 
the fire on the south fork of the Madison is soon checked 
it will reach Norris Basin, when the hotel at that point 
will be in danger. Bannock Indians set some of the fires; 
carlessness on the part of hunters and tourists caused 
most of the others. I cannot believe any white man 
would intentionally set fire to the timber in the Park. A 
lighted cigar, cigarette or match with only a live coal 
dropped among pine trees will often cause a fire; and the 
person may be many miles away before it amounts to 
enough to attract attention. I have put out fires along 
the trails which, I think, were caused in that way. At 
least one-twentieth of the timbered area of the Park has 
been burned over since the spring of 1882. 

Some game is being killed in the Park, as parties run on 
to the remains of elk and deer from which most of the 
meat has been taken. A party of three hunters and trap- 

ers from Eagle Rock, Idaho, were discovered on the 
eel of the Gibbon, southwest of Dunraven Peak; but 
before they could be arrested they packed up and left for 
Montana. Owing to the nature of the country in which 
the game is et it is almost Hore ple for any one not 
experienced in the business to find hunters or trappers 
who wish to avoid arrest. Captain Harris, acting super- 
intendent, has men out scouting for hunters and careless 
campers. Jack Baronette, with some of the troop 
stationed here, brought in a prisoner, who was supposed 
to have started one of the fires on the Madison; but as 
nothing could be proved against him he was discharged. 

On the 25th a party of tourists saw five buffalo on 
Alum Creek, the first that have been seen this summer. 
Twenty-four antelope were seen on Indian Creek near 
Swan Lake. Elk are very plenty in the Park; at least 
300 are in the timber onthe head waters of the Gibbon 
River near the Mount Washington Range. Bands of 
from 10 to 20 are often seen on Indian Creek, and within 
four miles of the Mammoth Hot Springs. 

Barracks, stables, store houses and other necessary 


buildings are being built at the Mammoth Hot Springs 
for the accommodation of the troop stationed there, The 
site selected for the buildings is to the right of the King- 
man road to Norris, between the road and the Hot Spring 
terraces. 

There are very few visitors in the Park now, although 
this is the best time of the year to travel in the mountains. 

x. 


ABOLISH SPRING SHOOTING. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Summer is over, bay snipe shooting is ended, and I have 
had a rattling good time. Never have I had such fine 
shooting as I have had this summer on the meadows over 
decoys. 

Last spring the birds commenced to arrive on May 2, 
and they came and went until May 28. Not a gun was 
fired at them (thanks to the spring law’ and they came 
back with their young in droves, makin splendid shoot- 
ing. Among some of the good days that can remember 
Ibagged 27, 82, 42,56 and 61. The da I bagged 42, I 
went on the meadow with fifty shells 8 A. ive and at 
11 A. M. I had forty-two good birds, th « fifty shells all 
used, and I left with five yellowlegs coming to decoys to 
be killed, but I was satisfied and happy to Tet those birds 
go on their journey to the meadows to the west, where 
my friend Mr. W. L. Breeze was waiting for them. LIlis 
bag, [have since learned, for that day was fifty-two. Ihave 
been looking anxiously for the English snipe to come 
along, but have not seen any until to-day I bagged two, 
all that I flushed, and one yelper and one meadow plover. 
Ten years agoI could bag one hundred English snipe 
here in the season, but now they are very scarce, owing 
to shooting in the spring. I hope yet to see a law against 
shooting English snipe in the spring. 

ALFRED A, FRASER. 

OAKDALE, L. 1, Oct. 8, 


Two days snipe shooting at Atlanticville, Long Island, 
scored as follows: Saturday, Oct. 2—10 yelpers, 1 plover, 
1 brant bird, 4 English snipe, 3 dowitchers, 57 creekers, 
20 leadbacks, 12 ox-eyes. 
snipe, 21 creekers, 6 leadbacks, 69 ox-eyes, Friday, Oct. 
i—The old gunner shot 21 large snipe, 15 were yelpers or 
large yellowlegs, 4 plover (blackbreast), 1 golden plover, 
2 yellowlegs, 1 robin snipe, 36 creekers, 1 English snipe, 
69 ox-eyes.—F. J. J. DE R, 


THE SKIN-HunTERS.—A gentleman who has just re- 
turned from a hunting excursion to Southern Oregon, says 
the business of killing deer for their skins is still carried 
on there as extensively as ever. In every direction in 
Coos, Curry and Jackson counties the camps of these 
skin-hunters are found, and around therm are the carcasses 
of deer rotting on the ground. Two hunters will start out 
each with a packhorse loaded with provisions for two 
weeks, and at the end of thattime return with their 
horses laden with a hundred to a hundred and fifty deer 
skins. For these they get about fifty cents each. One of 
the worst features of this business is that, as the skins are 
thinner and better adapted for fine buckskin in the sum- 
mer time than after the winter coat of hair has come out 
and the hide thickened, hundreds of does are shot before 
their fawns are sufficiently grown to take care of them- 
selves.—Portland Oregonian. 


WESTERN LARGE GAME.—Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri 
Valley R. R., Douglas, Wyo., Oct. 5.—Should any of your 
readers contemplate a hunt this fall for large game, such 
as elk, bear, deer, antelope, etc., I can furnish information 
as to the locality of said game that will be reliable. Iam 
in no way connected with the above named road, and 
have no ‘‘axe to grind” other than that I would like to 
join a party of say four or five for a two weeks’ hunt. 
The locality hinted at is easily accessible from this point, 
and it may be confidently relied on that the game 
mentioned (besides grouse, sage hens, etc.), can be found 
in quantities. Any parties contemplating shooting for 
“heads and hides” ora wholesaleslaughter need not apply. 
—ABNER. 


Mississipp1.—Aberdeen, Oct, 5,—The open season for 
quail began last Friday. Business prevented my going 
out, but a friend of mine, who makes a point of shooting 
on the opening day of aes season, was out for an hour 
or two in the afternoon. e reported four bevies found 
and twelve birds bagged. The bevies were large and the 
birds well grown. Unfavorable ground prevented his 
making a larger bag. Reports as to the number of birds 
this season are conflicting; but, in my opinion, there will 
be fewer than usual. June was an unusually wet month, 
and this usually begets a short bird crop.— WILL. 


‘‘AtF” TAYLOR, who, with his brother ‘‘Bob,” is run- 
ning for the Governorship of Tennessee, is a good shot 
and a skillful hunter. ‘‘Bob” is quoted by a New York 
Times correspondent as saying: ‘Alf was always fond 
of hunting. When a mere lad he would go out on the 
mountain with an old man who lived near us and cam 
out for weeks at a time. I believe he had rather hunt 
now than do anything else.” 


New Jersny.—Smithburg, Oct. 7.—Quail are more 
plentiful than they have been for a number of years, and 
T have several fine coveys spotted for next month’s shoot- 
ing. Pheasants are quite numerous in the pines south of 
this place, but it is pretty rough ead the cover is 
very thick, with plenty of briers.—W. L. B. 


DaxoTa, Bismarck, Oct. 6.—Geese are plentiful and we’ 


are having fine sport. There are gentlemen here from 
all parts of the country in answer to my letters im your 
paper. Dr. McKoun of Albany, N. Y., has been here, and 
Mr. 8. F. Rathbun, of Auburn, is here with other friends. 
—W. H. WILLIAMSON. 


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JOor. 14, 1886 


Camp-Sfire Llickerings. 
“That reminds me." : 


191. 

HAVE been so often and pleasantly mentioned in 
your columns by your piscatorial friend and corres- 
pondent, the Hon, James M. Scovil, that I feel I have an 
introduction to your readers, and can yary matters a bit 
by telling a few things I know about Mr. Scovil himself, 
Few good and reliable things can be said of a fisherman, 
Men will go their bail if they get in trouble; sometimes a 
person can be found who will testify to their veracity; 
under a great pressure a bit of evidence may be put upon 
record that one was once known to tell the truth. What 
I especially want to say of him has no connection what- 
eyer with his imagined episodes. There is a reality about 
him, a camaraderie, that makes an impress upon the 
record of the world’s doings, While I call him the myth- 
ical symbolism of an imaginary quantity, I have good 
reason to know and tell of a materialization over 6ft. in 
length, proportioned and substantiated, set a-going and 

with wondrous head works. Now to my story: 

One day after one of those dinners he likes so much he 
said: ‘Did you ever catch a salmon off of the glacier 
streams of Norway?” Being a constitutional fisherman and 
consequent liar I said: ‘‘Yes.” ‘*Well,” said he, ‘‘then you 
have enjoyed the same pleasure that Ihave. Were you 
towed far out?” That rather got me. I did not know 
what to say. However, I mustered and said, “‘I toed as 
far as I could.” That mystified him. He looked at me 
and seemed disappointed about something. I noticed a 
revivitying thrill go through him, them camie his consti- 
tutional clutch of his glass as he asked: ‘‘John, did you 
ever have a a with a shrimp?” 

That beat me all to pieces, Iresponded ‘‘No.” ‘“Well,” 
said he, ‘‘you are lucky. There are few men, as far as I 
can learn, who have survived struggles with one. Ter- 
rible, they are. It takes a man of my physique to get 
through one alive. Some day I will show you the wounds 
I got. It was away back in the war times, 62. I was 
fighting scouts, Florida Indians. Had been living for 
over a month on sand fleas and tropical mosquitoes, 
caught marauding upon my person, when one day I went 
to the beach for an ocean bath, and with the true instinct 
of a fisherman took a hook and line with me. When I 
reached the tipping waves of the Atlantic, I evolved and 
established the first natatorium on the Florida coast. 
While I was staking or rather swimming out my claim, 
a Shrimp went on shore and took hold of the hook upon 
my line. I saw him, and Tobe, I never was so mad, It 


was so unfair. I nearly cut my throat with my toes 
swimming ashore, I swam with so much energy. Just at 
the edge of the water I encountered the shrimp, I was 


much exhausted from my layation and swim; but I fully 
realized the situation when the shrimp, highwayman- 
like and piratically, took hold of me. It wasa question 
to be instantly decided, which should survive, myself or 
the shrimp. Naturally I felt inclined to be the survivor, 
and put in my best endeavors to attain sucharesult, We 
fought and fought. I had the advantage of hands and 
arms; but the shrimp was far ahead of me in legs. After 
I killed him I counted them. He had twenty-two and a 
lot of young ones coming. How big was he? Well, 
not over two inches, but he was armed, legzed and forti- 
fied all about. Tobe, if a shrimp ever tries to carry away 
your belongings, let it take them. Don*t you fight with 
‘em. I tell you such a struggle is terrific.” 
This is Scovil’s last yarn. ToBE HODGE, 


NESSMUK’S POEMS. 


Q OME time ago there came to the Formst AND STREAM a manu- 
= script yolume of verse, written in the characteristic hand of 
“Wessmuk,’* and bound in limp buckskin from a deer that fell to 
his own little muzzleloading rifle. The manuscript gave evidence 
of having been much read by the author's friends; and it has been 
read and in parts re-read, here in the office, and frequently brought 
out for the entertainment of visitors when “‘Nessmuk’s” name 
happened to come up. Those who are familiar with “‘Nessmuk’s’: 
contributions to the FOREST AND STREAM need not be told that 
many of his poems relate to the woods and the camp; but their 
range is more comprehensive than this. If some of his verses are 
attuned to the soughing of the night wind through the hemlocks, 
and some are musical with the gurgle of the mountain stream, in 
others is the rhythm of life and labor—the ring of anvil and lap- 
stone, the buzz of loom and whirr of factory wheels, the city’s 
rumble, the roll of drum and cannon’s roar. And because between 
these buckskin covers we have found so much true poetry— 
humor, pathos, shrewd philosophy, and that which has to it the 
ring of manliness, we propose to put the poemsinto the permanent 
form they deserve, and give them wider circulation than ever a 
manuscript can have. i 

The poems, with a biographical sketch of ““Nessmuk,” will make 
a volume of something more than 120 pages. The book will be 
printed from type; the size of the edition will depend upon the 
number of subscriptions received, and the type will then be dis- 
tributed. The price for copies subscribed for before publication 
will be $1. For remaining copies after publication the publishers 


P | reserve the right to advance the price. Subscriptions should be 


sent in on the blank form on page 238. Duplicate blanks will be 


sent upon application, 
NESSMUK’S POEMS. 


John o’ the Smithy, A Christmas Entry. 
Gleaners after the Fire. Two Lives. 

Genius Loci of Wall Street. Anna Fay—on Skates, ~ 
My Neighbor over the Way, Polka Jacket. 

Sunrise in the Forest, At the Hop. 


Surly Joe’s Christmas. 
The Mameluco Dance. 


A Summer Camp. 
Johnny Jones. 


Disheartened. Paraphrase on Brahma, 
Answer to “Flight of the God- Hannah.Lee. 

dess,”” ‘Sixty-Five and John Bull. 
In the Tropics. The Retired Preacher. 
Our little Prince. The Scalp-Hunter Interviewed. 
Mickle Run Falls. Breaking Camp. 
Typee. A Fragment. 
It Does Not Pay. Elaine. 
Ida May. Waiting for her Prince, 
My Forest Camp. Crags and Pines. 
Hunter’s Lament, King Cotton. 
My Hound. Our Camping Ground. 
Non Respondat. New Year's Ode, 1866. 
Tone. Pauper Plaint. 
A Little Grave. The Ship Gloucester. 
Roses of Imceo. A Dream of the Tropies, 


—" 


Oct. 14, 1886. ] 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


is 22 


New Year’s Eve in Camp. 


October, 

My Attic. 

Lotos Hating. 

For the Times. 

Drawers and Hewers. 

All Things Come Round. 

The Smiths. 

To Gen. T. L, Young. 

Woodland Princess. 

Ballad of the Léekhook. 

Remembered—L. K. 

Mother and Child 

A Summer Night. 
That Trout. 

New Year's Ode. 

Stalking a Buck. 

Greeting to the Dead. 

Bessie Irelon. 


Desilucao. 

May. 

Isabel Nye. 

Puir Buffie. 

Watching the River. 

The Banshee. 

An Arkansas Idyl, 

Miah Jones. 

Tropical Scrap. 

Haste. 

At Anchor. 

Deacon John. 

Temperance Song. 

O’Leary’s Lament. 

Wellsboro as a Temperance 
Town. : 

Orusading the Old Saloon. 

The Cavan Girl. 

From the Misanthrope. 


To John Bull on his Christmas. Why I Love Hiawatha: a Tale. 


DEDICATION. 
TO MY BROTHER CHARLES. 


ING? that the gift of poesy is mine, 
Nor that I claim the poet’s meed of praise, 
But in remembrance of the golden days 
Of youth, have I inscribed these simple lays 
To thee, my brother, and to anld lang syne, 


The rolling years have thinned our locks of brown 
To a scant fleece of salt-and-pepper gray; 
More rapidly the seasons pass away; 
With steadier, slower beat our pulses play; 

We like the country rather than the town, 


And have a strong dislike to noise and riot. 
The fire of youth no longer warms our veins; 
And, being subject to rheumatic pains, 

We grow prophetic as to winds and rains, 

And like to be well fed, well clothed, and quiet. 


That we are past our youth is all too plain; 

And nearing rapidly the Dark Divide. 

Oh, passing weary is this middle tide 

Of life, which I would give, with aught beside, 
To live one year of boyhood o’er again! 


Ii may not be. The wrinkles on each face 
Are past erasure: and not many years 
Can glide ere one of us with blinding tears 
Shall stand beside the marble which uprears 
Above a friend the world cannot replace. 


MY NEIGHBOR OVER THE WAY. 


I KNOW where an old philosopher dwells, 
A bearded cynic, of wit and sense, 

In a broad, white web, with curious cells, 
On the sunny side of the garden fence: 

He passes the days in virtuous ease, 
Watching the world with his many eyes; 

And I think he is sorry when he sees 
How his web entangles the moths and flies. 


I have a neighbor, a legal man— 
We meet on the sidewalk every day. 
(He is shrewd to argue, scheme and plan, 
Is my legal neighbor over the way.) 
He talks, perhaps, a trifle too much— 
But he knows such a vast deal more than I, 
We have in our village a dozen such, 
Who do no labor—the Lord knows why. 


But they eat and drink of the very best, 
And the cloth that they wear is soft and fine, 
And they have more money than all the rest, 
With handsome houses, and plate and wine. 
And I ponder at times, when tired and lame, 
How strangely the gifts of fortune fall, 
And wonder if we are not to blame, 
Who have so little, yet pay for all. 


Alas for the workmen over the land 
Who labor and watch, but wait too long; 
Who wear the vigor of brain and hand 


On trifling pleasures, and drink, and song. 


Alas for the strength too much diffused, 

And the sights that lure from the better way, 
For the gifts and riches we have not used, 

And the true hearts beating to swift decay. 


Alas for the twig, perversely bent, 
And the tree of knowledge, to wrong inclined. 
Alas that a dollar was ever spent 
Until the dollar was earned or mined. 
But my neighbor is one who understands 
All social riddles; and he explains ~ 
That some must labor with calloused hands, 
While others may work with tongues and brains. 


Though he doesn’t make it so very clear 
Why he should fare much better than one 
Who does more work in a single year 
Than he in all of his life has done. 
But he argues me out of all demur 
With logic that fogs my common sense, 
And I think of the old philosopher, 
Whose “shingle” hangs by the garden fence. 


MICKLE RUN FALLS. 


F RONT-FACING the east, where the Falls are downpouring, 
- <A fairy-like rainbow is formed on the spray. 

Beneath it the waters are rushing and roaring 
To the pool, where by moonlight the brown otters play, 

Are rushing and roaring, and dashing and roaring, 

Away to the vale where the eagle is soaring, 
And the blue Susquehanna sweeps down to the bay. 


By the point of the rocks, at the foot of the mountain, 
Foaming over a boulder moss-covered and gray, 
Is bubbling and gushing a crystalline fountain, 
Where the red deer are browsing the long summer day, 
Are daintily browsing, are warily browsing, 
Above the deep pool where the trout are carousing, 
_ And the slide of the otter is moist with the spray. 


——-) ani i 


THAT TROUT. 


tiie: watched that trout for days and days, 
[ve tried him with all sorts of tackle; 
With flies got up in various ways, 
Red, blue, green, gray, and silver-hackle. 


T’ye tempted him with angle-dogs, 

And grubs, that must have been quite trying, 
Thrown deftly in betwixt old logs, 

Where, probably, he might be lying. 


Sometimes I've had a vicious bite, 
And as the silk*was tautly running, 
Have been convinced I had him, quite: 
But *twasn’t him; We was too cunning. 


I’ve tried him, when the silver moon 
Shone on my dew-bespangled trousers, 
With dartfish; but he was ‘‘too soon”— 
Though, sooth to say, I caught some rousers; 


And sadly viewed the ones I caught, 

They loomed so small and seemed so poor, 
‘Twas finding pebbles where one sought 

A gem of price—a Kohinoor. 


i’ve often weighed him (with my eyes), 
As he with most prodigious ounces 
Rose to the surface after flies. 
(He weighs four pounds and seven ounces,) 


I tried him—Heayen absolye my soul— 

With some outlandish, heathenish gearing— 
A pronged machine stuck on a pole— 

A process that the boys call spearing. 


I jabbed it at his dorsal fin 

Six feet beneath the crystal water— 
’Twas-all too short. I tumbled in, 

And got half drowned—just as I'd orter. 


Adieu, oh trout of marvelous size, 
Thou piscatorial, speckled wonder, 
Bright be the waters where you rise, 
And green the banks you cuddle under. 


MY HOUND. 


I Wandered far in many a clime, 
And many a faithful friend have found, 
But none who better deserves my rhyme 
Than brave old Nigger, my faithful hound. 
For neyer a man on Jand or sea 
Had truer ally or friend than he. 


His coat is sleek as an Arab steed, 
He is clean of limb as a yearling deer. 
A match for the greyhound in his speed, 
With a voice so loud and silvery clear 
You would swear, as he sweeps thro’ mountain dels, 
"Twas a musical chime of vesper bells. 


Often, when tired of this strife for bread, 
Have he and I wandered where gurgling rills 
In purity spring from their mountain bed 
In the ice-cold bosoms of distant hills; 
And leaying the world to its wearisome ways, 
Have built us a shanty and_.camped for days. 


And often when night closed over our camp, 
And he was away on the track of deer, 

Have I breathless listened to catch the tramp 
Of his pattering feet draw swiftly near. 

I have listened till silence became a pain, 

But never yet did I listen in vain. 


I have lain by my camp-fire’s glowing light, 
And lazily fingered his silken ears, 
Till meeting his eyes, so wistfully bright, 
My own have silently filled with tears, 
As I thought with shame of some harsh rebuff 
To my poor dumb friend, when my mood was rough. 


OUR LITTLE PRINCE. 


oe stte CHARLEY is a prince,” 
So we said in joyous pride, 
As we loitered side by side, 
Where the roses bloomed and died, 
Half a dozen summers since. 


He was rustling through the leaves, 
Where the golden tassels swayed, 
Half in pleasure, half afraid, 
Hiding in the furrowed shade, 

Where the August cricket grieves. 


Silken tassels on the corn,, 
Silken curls about his head; 
“Which is which?” we laughing said; 
While the sun a glory shed 

On the curls and tasseled corn. 


Saxon eyes and face and hair, 
Saxon blood in every vein, 
Cheeks like roses after rain; 
Never shall we see again 

Childish loveliness so rare. 


When the apple and the quince 
All their summer fragrance shed, 
How we miss our darling dead; 
How we miss the curly head 

Of our lovely little prince. 


Little Charley was a prince— 
But, somebody in the sky 
Had more need of him than I, 
So we laid him down to die 

Half a dozen summers since. 


Sea and River Sishing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pup. Co. 


THE SENSIBILITY OF FISHES TO PAIN. 


i WHAT extent physical injury to fishes is attended 

by that form of sensation which we know as pain, is 
a question of interest to _every,angler. An answer may 
be sought in two ways. Hither the nervous organization 
of a fish may be studied and an answer be reasoned out 
from the anatomical facts so found, as indeed has already 
been done; or, ananswer may be sought from the behavior 
of fishes under conditions caleulated to produce pain. 
Each method of investigation is a check upon and a sup- 
plement of the other; nor can the investigation be con- 
sidered complete until both have been followed to a con- 
clusion, and the results afforded by each have been found 
to be in accord. 

Should each member of the angling fraternity contri- 
bute to some common center such incidentsin his personal 
experience as seemed to bear upon the question, facts 
probably of value and certainly of interest would be made 
matters of record, and be rescued from oblivion. Induced 
by the hope that others will follow my example and 
contribute to the FoREST AND STREAM such events of 
like character as may be within their own knowledge, I 
relate the following: 

On the 31st day of last July, on the Grand Cascapedia 
River, in Canada, my fly was taken by a salmon with 
about the average degree of vigor ordinarily displayed by 
that fish. A swirl on the surface of the water, there some 
seven or eight feet deep, first showed the presence of the 
fish. Then the fly was dragged downward, to which the 
usual response of throwing the spring of the rod upon the 
fish was of course promptly made. As is not unusual 
with salmon, the fish seemed to return to its lair, where 
for some moments it remained perfectly passive. Wewere 
in doubt at first whether it was a salmon or a large sea 
trout, the fish itself not having shown when the fly was 
taken. But the drag on the line remaining steadily down- 
ward and straight away—a characteristic of the salmon— 
rather than swerving off to one side, asis the usual course 
of the sea trout, we concluded it was a salmon, and, rais-. 
ing the anchor, prepared for battle. 

To this overture the fish promptly responded by a dash 
of some sixty or seventy vanes ending the run by a beau- 
tiful leap into the air, e then noticed something red 
on its abdomen, and supposed some one had raked it with 
a gaff. Upon regaining the water the fish remained 
quiescent for a moment or two, which interval was im- 
proved by approaching it with the canoe and regaining 
line. Then it was off again in another brilliant run, end- 
ing In a second leap into the air, In brief, the fish fought 
for some twenty-five or thirty minutes with a vigor decid- 
edly up to, if not beyond, the average, leaping in all three 
times and making quite a number of energetic and pro- 
pies runs. 

ut time pressed, so we put in practice a perfectly feasi- 
ble, but to me very aistoatetal Tathod of Pabridataee the 
contest. We had by that time worked the salmon down 
stream into quite deep and rather sluggish water. Keep- 
ing up an even strain and gradually shortening line, the 
canoe was slowly brought up to and over the unsuspect- 
ing fish. My gaffer, seizing an opportune moment, sank 
his gaff beneath it, and the next moment it was flounder- 
ing in the bottom of the canoe. When there I never saw 
a fish display more vigor, It thrashed and banged upon 
the bottom and sides of the canoe so that the noise was 
heard and commented on by a gentleman fishing some 
three-quarters of a mile above. In short, I feel confident 
ae Be 2 aaa pits would have charged this fish 

rom urst to last with any lack of rey in i 

for Iborty anus y lack of energy in its struggle 

et about four inches in front’of the vent a pyrami 
flesh had been bitten out of its belly aot aaites eat ae 
fore and aft and about 33in. in the direction toward the 
backbone. Both walls of the abdominal cavity and its 
contents were removed within this area, the wound ex- 
tending to the flesh situated between the backbone and 
that cavity. I had, of course, no means of weighing the 
missing portion of the fish, but I then estimated that it 
would rather exceed than fall short of a third of a pound. 
I have qualified the measurements given above by the 
word “‘about,” because, from lack of means, they were 
estimated and not actually measured. Buta limitof error 
of half an inch will certainly more than cover any inac- 
curacy. 

The wound was perfectly raw and fresh in appearan 
Older than forty-eight hours it certainly eoulinot bane 
been, while it looked to me as though two hours, or even 
less, would be very much nearer the mark, It was sup- 
Eee to pe the work of an. otter. 

is Salmon weighed 2d5lbs. plump ju i 
it had been killed. z Piteene 2 Wee 
NEw YORK, Oct. 8. 


_ CUTTYHUNK CLUB.—New York, Oct. 12.—In an editorial 
in your issue of the 7th inst., headed ‘Striped Bass,” re- 
ferring to their scarcity, etc., you say, “‘So far none have 
been taken by the Cuttyhunk Club.” In this you are in 
error, as the fish taken this season comprise the following: 
On Aug. 18, by Mr. Wm. H. Woodhull, 1 bass, 184]bs.: on 
Sept. 13, by Mr. Wm. McGroorty 1, 274Ibs.; and on Oct. 
1, by Mr. Woodhull, 1, 20lbs.; in all 3 bass, averaging 
22lbs. each. When you take into consideration the fact 
that but a few years ago our record shows that from 
about June 10 to Oct. 10, 875 bass were taken, weighing 
neat 7,000lbs., an average of about Slbs. each, bass fisher- 
men may well inquire what has become of the bass?— 
Henry P. McGown. 


SHAD ON A HOoK.—Harly this week Mr. D. Harris, of 
230 Fulton street, Brooklyn, was fishing for “snappers,” 
as young bluefish are called, from the iron pier at Rocka- 
way. He had been using the spearing (Menidia) for bait, 
and had not been very fortunate, when he suddenly had 
a strike from a larger fish and found on landing it that it 
wasashad. We saw the fish when Mr. Harris brought it 
in to Mr. Blackford at Fulton Market and identified it. 
The weight of the fish was 12lbs. Mr. Harris left it on 
exhibition and many anglers viewed it with interest. 
According to old theories the shad should not be in this 
vicinity at this time, and therefore the capture is of great 
interest, 


228 


fOer. 14, 1886. 


HAY BAY. 


ITTLE FALLS, Oct. 3, 1886—I haye just returned 
from a trip to certain not very well known fishing 
grounds in Canada, where I was led to believe that within 
convenient distance of each other, were bays most thickly 
settled with the noble muskellunge, so thickly that the 
veriest tryo could be reasonably sure of a day’s catch far 
in excess of that of a well-outfitted expert, anywhere else 
in the world; waters bordered with stony bars, and 
sprinkled with ‘drowned islands” on which the gamy 
bass indulged in crab hunting, which, however, the cast 
minnow would invariably supersede; lakes in which these 
bass were even more abundant, and of such size that one’s 
credulity was strongly tested when hearing of them, bass 
which reduced to an insignificance the two and three- 
pound big ones of my previous experience, comparable 
only to that of the two and three pound brook trout when 
referred to by my friends of the Oquassoc Angling Asso- 
ciation, who, demanding from Mooselucmaguntic or Molly- 
chunkamunk, trout in length equal to the names, speak 
contemptuously of the two and three pound little ones. 
Tf all I heard was true, I had before me, when I started 
upon my trip, a reasonable prospect that on my return I 
could, greeting as did Rollo, when he exclaimed, “I too 
have slain a Peruvian,” say, I too have slain my forty- 
pound muskellunge and my five-pound bass. Looking 
over my gear I found little im which I could place the 
confidence necessary. My sundry spoons and lines, of 
which a year ago I had a box full, had one after the other 
yielded to the successive strikes of the ceros, amber- 
jacks and barracontas, which had at Key West last winter 
reduced me to cod hook, pork, clothes line and darky 
labor to haul in, and my bass gear had by as many con- 
flicts with Spanish mackerel and skip jacks, together with 
much soaking in sea water, become demoralized. So I 
ordered a fresh outfit, which did not arrive as it should 
have done, and my resolution to wait for it another day 
was not strong enough to withstand my impatience to be 
off, and unwisely as it proved I started without it, calcu- 
lating that I would devote my earlier work tothe muskel- 
longe, the best of gear and tackle for which sport I could 
be sure of finding among the outfit which my Clayton 
boatman would provide. My objective point was Hay 
Bay, in Canada, and the route proposed took in Clayton. 
There may be some among the FOREST AND STREAM 
readers who would like the benefit of my experience. I 
will give it to them, and that’s a great deal cheaper than 
I gotit. First, then, when you go to Canada fishing or 
shooting, and are tempted to leave anything you may 
want behind you, to be forwarded, don’t; for as far as 
_ express and mail facilities are concerned, Alaska is almost 
as handy as Canada. My gear shipped on 20th, was, on 
22d, forwarded from Clayton to Picton, and where it is 
now (Oct. 3) I don’t know. The express company and I 
are searching for it.so far without result. Ireached 
Picton on the 25th, and left on 27th, disgusted, gearless 
and fishless. 

Hay Bay is a long narrow armof Lake Ontario, stretch- 
ing to the northeast about twelve miles, from the chan- 
nel, which is the route of the steamers from Kingston to 
Belleville. It is about sixty miles from Kingston, eight- 
een from Glenora, four (over land) from Conway and six 
from Picton. The head of the bay is about four miles 
wide and deep and is reached by a channel from two to 
three miles wide. The banks are covered with very com- 
fortable looking farms, which are very fertile and produce 
much barley, apples and peas, and thousands of dozens 
of eggs are senttherefrom. Thereis no village up the bay, 
and although there are many steamers running between 
Bath, Picton, Deseronto, Glenora, Napanee to the end of 
the route, Belleville, most of which have wharves and 
stopping places at several little settlements en route, none 
penetrate Hay Bay. It has remained almost a terra in- 
cognita to the outside world and asafe resort for the 
muskellunge, where with suitable water and food they 
had become very plentiful, a state not greatly disturbed 
by the occasional capture of a few by farmers In the very 
seldom leisure moments of harvesttime, provided as they 
were with most indifferent boats and gear, 

There are several routes by whichit may be reached, 
the one I should recommend is via New York Central to 
Rome, N. Y., thence to Cape Vincent by R.W. & O. R.R., 
thence by steamer Maude to Kingston, arriving about 
1 P. M., in time to get a very poorly cooked dinner (unless 
you haye better luck than 1 had) and to take passage by 
steamer Hero, leaving about 3:30 P. M. for Belleville. 
The steamer reaches Conway at6P. M, and if the weather 
is bad and wind from northward it is advisable to land 
yourself and boat, hire a team and hay wagon and haul 
across to the bay, about four miles; if pleasant it will be 
as well to go on to Glenora, arriving at 7 P.M. There is 
at this place a very comfortable hotel kept by Mrs. Comers, 
a lady from Massachusetts, you will be sure of a good bed 
and breakfast and supper, if you have not taken that on 
the Hero. Thenin the morning start as early as you 
please in your skiff. There is said to be good fishing in a 
great many places passed over on the eighteen mile row. 
Another route is by Grand Trunk R. R., from Kingston 
to Picton, leaving the latter place at 6 P, M. the next 
morning in tow of steamer bound to Belleville, which will 
drop you at Thompson’s Pond, the entrance of the bay. 
Or you can goon from Glenora by the Hero to Picton, 
reaching there about 8 P. M. and taking next morning’s 
steamer. In either case it is necessary that you should 
provide yourself at either Clayton or Alexander Bay with 
boat and boatman and all that that implies; he will bring 
his muskellunge gear, and if you arein the ducking sea- 
son (after middle of October) decoys, etc. Many of the 
boatmen own all that is necessary. 

Singular .as it seems, on this long line of water front a 
boat is hardly to be gotten, certainly not a good one, and 
no one has anything in the way of gear. Evenat Glenora, 
which is, I am informed, a very thronged and popular 
summer resort (the landlady told me that during the past 
season there had been over twenty thousand guests, many 
of course just for the trip), not a boat can be had; and 
were there boats, if one wanted to try the bass groundsin 
the vicinity, said to be good, he could do no better than 
catch minnows by hook and line, or grasshoppers for bait. 
All around the vicinity are beautiful coves and islands, 
smooth water and fair fishing, One would think that a 
boat livery, with some of the boats fitted to make the Hay 
Bay trip, would be a most paying investment. Mrs. 
Comers told me of the good fishing to be had, rather hop- 
ing, evidently, toseduce me off from my Hay Bay destina- 
tion. ‘‘HowshallI fishfor them?’ ‘*Why off the wharf.” 
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grasshoppers.” Aside from thisserious deficiency Glenora 
(among the boat people it is known as ‘‘Stone Mills,” but 
this title does not at all suit the lady) is quite an odd little 
place. Like Port Townshend in Washington Territory, 
the business portion of the town is ona narrow plateau a 
few feet above the water, leaving just room enough for 
the road and the front part of some of the houses, a high 
and steep bluff, on the abrupt face of which the rear ends 
of the houses rest, reduced from two toone story. On the 
top of the bluff, 180ft. above Lake Ontario, from which it 
is notthree hundred yards distant ona horizontal measure- 
ment, lies a very pretty lake about a mile long and broad, 
in which are many fish (but no boat). This lake is pre- 
sumed to be a part of Lake Huron, with the water level of 
which it coincides. A fifteen minutes’ brisk climb from 
the hotel’s back porch, during which we cross a wild look- 
ing deep ravine, or glen, takes one to the summit, which 
is a tableland, from the precipitous edge of which a splen- 
did view is obtained of all of the adjacent waters and 
towns. At the foot of the bluff, and operated by the 
lake's water, brought down through great iron pipes, are 
several stone mills. The operatives of these mills live in 
a little village on the tableland, This ‘‘lake on the moun- 
tain” has no known inlet, and it is the lion which draws 
so many guests. Even without the view, the sharp exer- 
cise in the morning's air paid me for my climb by a most 
beautiful appetite for breakfast. Hither through this 
appetite or a change in the nature of the fish, the pickerel 
on which I breakfasted was a most excellent fish, hard, 
flaky and well flavored, my previous experience of the 
fish having been quite the reverse. When I caught him, 
just before reaching Kingston (I rowed in the skiff a good 
portion of the 21 miles from Clayton to Kingston),+I 
noticed that it was, to me, remarkably plump and short 
for its weight, 6lbs., and accepted Tom’s suggestion to 
save him for our breakfasts, he saying that since the 
advent of the menhaden (branch alewives) the pickerel 
have been getting fatter and better eating, probably 
through the abundance of food, and I hereby indorse his 
views, and never again will I despise and condemn un- 
tasted the fish, however much his failure to be a trout may 
and probably will annoy me upon some of my future trips 
to Adirondack lakes. 

Let me put myself right on the record; when I say 
pickerel in this letter I simply follow the ordinary nomen- 
clature on our side of the river (on the other they. are 
more correct) and refer to the Hsox reticulatus, at least I 
think I do; but I may, through my very recent Canadian 
experience, get a bit confused. They get right on this 
fish by calling it pike, but they get off the track by calling 
the wall-eyed pike ‘‘pickerel.” ILlost half a day’s fishing 
by the glowing accounts of the finestill-fishing for ‘‘pike” 
Icould have by going to a certain cove. Now asix or 
seven-pound pike, from my point of view, was decidedly 
worth trying for; but when I got to work and found that 
my only game was pickerel and weeds, and had con- 
tributed a couple of leaders to the combination, I remem- 
bered that my informant wasa Canadian. And as we 
rowed back to better ground, I tried to get it all clear in 
my mind. It ought to be simple, but this is the way it 
shaped itself: A big pickerel is a pike and a little pike is 
a pickerel, and a pike (wall-eye) isa pickerel and he’s a 
pike-perch, too; and sometimes, if you are not thoroughly 
up on muskos, a ten or twelve-pound pickerel is, you are 
assured, a muskellunge, by either the boatman, who is to 
be rewarded for such fish, or the man who wants to sell 
him to you. I tried to straighten it out by the aid of the 
scientific names, of which I remembered some, but not 
being able to distribute them positively, I gave it up and 
concluded to call the fish by the names I have always 
known them by. 

Thad adopted the route to Kingston via Clayton, be- 
cause I had thus an opportunity to select my own boat 
and boatman, for I knew no one upon whose recommen- 
dation I was willing to rely for an employe who was to be 
my companion as well as guide. I preferred to chance it 
on suiting myself, And I was extremely fortunate, and 
if the FOREST AND STREAM will allow me I should like to 
say a good word for Tom Purcell, even if it does look a 
little like ringing in a “free ad.” Tom’s boat is the most 
perfectly outfitted boat I ever went fishing in. Every- 
thing that by any chance could possibly be wanted wasin 
its place. Trying in vain to think of something I could 
catch him minus, I asked for a mirror and a bit of Pear’s 
soap to shave with; the mirror was there anda bit of Sout 
not Pear’s. The boat is a beauty, rowing and sailing well, 
but Tom himself just suits me to this extent, whenever I 
go that way again and can get him,I shall. He is oblig- 
ing, skillful and temperate, a little too orderly, perhaps, 
for my use, as it brings out my own carelessness by too 
strong a contrast. Everything had a fixed place, and 
after use went back to it, and every timea fish was caught 
and the preliminaries of boxing accomplished, no further 
fishing was done until every trace of slime and blood had 
been sponged away, and at the end of a day’sfishing, with 
the box full, our skiff was as neat as though just out of 
the boat honse; that is to say, his end of if was, mine, I 
confess, at times got a little mixed. 

Leaving Geneva Thursday morning, a pleasant row of 
some eighteen miles carried us to the fishing ground in 


it now appears as H Bay. The other orthographical idiosyncrasies will probably not 


the Upper Bay, the entrance to which is marked by an 
island. Hardly had we entered than my starboard bell 
rang sharply and I hauled in a good sized pickerel. It 
was some time before it rang again, and while waiting 
for a strike I will tell you what Tom then told me, as we 
circled, as to the discovery, so to speak, of this resort. 
“The first we heard of Hay Bay as a fishing place was 
about two years ago, a man hired by Johnson of the 
Walton House, got talking a good deal about the fishing 
he had seen when he worked on a farm at Hay Bay. 
Whenever one of our boats came in with a big fish ora lot 
of them, he would hold out that that didn’t begin with Hay 
Bay. At first we all thought that he was blowing, but 
finally Johnson, who’s something of a sport and likes it 
as well as any of them, thought he’d look into it, so with 
a couple of men who were stopping with him he went up 
inasteam yacht to havea try at them. Well, the first 
day’s work convinced him. They stopped two or three 
day and came back with the prettiest lay out I ever saw. 
There were over fifty muskos and quite a number of big 
ones. Well, that started it, and our boats and the Alex- 
ander Bay boats went up with parties and they just 
scooped a pile. Last year a good many went but there 
was a great deal of bad weather and northeast wind, and 
the fishing didn’t pan out so well, but quite a lot were 
taken.” 

I heard from another source that a good many were 
disappointed last year by going direct to the bay expect- 
ing to find their boats outfitted like the Clayton boats, 
but the best they could get were scows, and as for spoons, 
lines, etc., those used by the natives were anything but 
enticing. This year the fishing has started fairly and a 
great many are going in. Tom was engaged for another 
party. A great many charter steam yachts at Clayton 
and live aboard of them, thus making sure of lodging, 
three such parties were there during my three days visit, 
one party steaming over to Picton for lodging. 

The farmers who live along the bay were utterly unpreé- 
pared for visitors; but they are beginning to wake up to 
the situation and learning how to take care of people. 
several of them have built boat houses and I believe sey- 
eral boats have been bought; but they are very slow and 
conservative. At the date of my visit there was no boat- 
man to be had, and no ice and very few sleeping rooms. 
I fortunately secured the one bedroom in the house of a 
Mr. Spencer, and I suspect, from the contents of the 
wardrobe, that in so doing I evicted the madame. There 
T was comparatively comfortable, for, although it opened 
off from the other room—which was kitchen, sitting 
room, dining room and bedroom at night (by aid of cots) 
combined—I could shut my door and be alone. But i 
was satisfied. The table was good, cooking good, cleanli- 
ness prevailed, and if I had been a long-lost brother I 
could not have been shown more kindness; and I could 
but regret that I had not postponed my trip for two weeks, 
for in a week the carpenters had promised that the addi- 
tion to the house, which would when completed add six 
good rooms, a parlor and dining room, all very pleasant 
ones to the outfit, should be habitable. And Mr. Spencer, 
awakening to the necessity, intended going to Picton and 
bring from there a few tons of ice. 

I think it very likely that some cursory remarks made 
by me when I found that, through lack of ice, it would be 
impossible for me to send home my first muskellunge— 
my very first, for with all of my fishing I never before 
took one of the Hsox nobilior—may have helped to influ- 
ence his decision. Another strike soon after Tom was 
sure was a musko, for we were in deep water, but we 
failed to hook him. It was thus evident that one good 
fish, at least, remained in the bay; and we resolved to go 
for him after dinner, for which we rowed in to Spencer's. 

Starting about 3 P. M., with our three lines set, we 
found on the bay two other boats, in one of which were 
two young gentlemen from one of the steam yachts, 
known as the Stewart party, who had already taken four 
good fish. As my boat passed theirs they struck a large 
fish, and we kept where we could see the circus, the re- 
sult of which was a saved fish, which, as they held it up, 
was nearly two-thirds as long as the boy who caught him, 
That looked warm, and very soon after I had hold ofa 
very close mate to it, but on subsequent measuring and 
weighing I was beaten, theirs was 31/bs., 43in., mine 25lbs. 
and 41in. Tom was a little anxious about my saving so 
large a fish for my maiden effort, but when it came along- 
side at last, as quiet asa lamb and never attempted to 
dodge, when he administered the final coup, he expressed 
his satisfaction at my method of handling him. He 
hardly realized that although a novice at the muskos, I 
had had plenty of experience in handling fish for which my 
25-pounder could have been used on a gang for bait. This 
was the sum total of my catch on my first day. On our 
way home, starting at sunset, I had a very good strike 
but failed to catch. 

The next morning opened with a dense fog. We trolled 
from 6 to 8, half the time too close to the shores, as we 
found by catching pickerel and weeds. I took one fish 
weighing 10lbs. After breakfast, the wind being N. E., 


and Tom assuring me that there would be no more troll- 


such as I had, and gun, and 
fishing thoroughly severa 


ing, I took my bass gear, 
started on aninvestigating tour, 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


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banks and stony bars without a bass, and shooting afew | 


plover, An hour before sunset we went again for the 
muskos, and just as the sun set I caught another 10- 
pounder, and very soon had another heavy strike. I 
gathered in on the guy line, when the fish, larger 
than either of my two smaller ones, jumped not 
30ft. from the boat; this rather astonished me, for I 
thought him a long way off. He had struck the weed 
hooks, which were just at the surface, and as I had not 
expected that any fish would interfere with it, it was 
rather carelessly tied on. Ididit myself. The weed hooks 
are in this bay a necessity; it’s not a nice place for troll- 
ing, especially with the wind off shore, for that brings 
great quantities of grass and the water becomes covered 
with slimy-looking scum as well. Hardly was this fish 
lost, for his jump cleared him, than the bell rang again, 
and I brought in a 3-pounder. This closed my musko 
dishing with this summary: Trolled 11 hours, had 6 
strikes, sayed 4 fish. Four of the six strikes were on lines 
that at the time were being hauled in to clear, if foul; 
three of the four (including the weed hook) from 30 to 
70ft. from boat. The shortening in of the lines, either by 
increased rapidity of motion or by bringing the spoon 
nearer to surface, seemed to have good effect. I incline 
to believe that at sunset a short line is advisable. My 
weed hooks consisted simply of the triple gang of an old 
spoon, from which the spinning plate and all but the 
shanks of the feathers had been taken off; yet this rude 
decoy at the surface was selected instead of the perfect 
appliances revolving from 130 to 150ft. astern and from 
3 to 6ft.under. Three out of my six muskellunge jumped 
out of the water from twice to thrice their length; my big 
one went out twice. 

On Saturday a rainy N.E. morning decided me to push 
on. Now thatI ‘thad him on my list,” the trolling for 
muskos ceased to greatly divert me. My Florida and 
West India experience lately and more or less of it all 
over the world for a lifetime, had rather dampened my 
ardor; but the thoughts of the bass to be had in West 
Lake still drew me; and wrapped in oilskin, our litile sail 
doing the work, we started for Picton, making the twen- 
ty-two mile trip in about five hours, the weather clearing 
as we sailed. Arriving in time for dinner, I went at once 
tothe Royal Hotel, the proprietors of which, Messrs. Soby 
& Son, had kindly undertaken to post me up and start 
me; and to their care I had sent my gear. To my disgust 
it had not reached them, anda call at the express office 
and a visit to the Custom house, failed to find them. My 
trip was at an end, for the resources of Picton were not 
equal to my wants. 

The next morning, Sunday, although rainy, I drove 
over to the lake to take a look at it. It wasa very pretty 
drive, in spite of the rain, and the lake looked well. I 
talked with a number of persons accustomed to fish on it 
and arrived at the conclusion, that although I would un- 
doubtedly get plenty of bass, yet that it was rather too 
late to expect any very large ones. So after thoroughly 
looking over the situation I made up my mind to put 
away my gear (unless it arrived that day, which it did 
not) and postpone till next year, when, if from all that I 
have heard I deduct for belief at least 75 per cent., tliere 
remains a very b'g probability of by far the best bass 
fishing next year that I have ever dreamed of. 

I found that to fish that lake for, say three days, would 
be a very expensive luxury. My boat would have to be 
hauled to and fro (7 miles each way), my man and myself 
transported daily to and from Picton, and_our hotel bills 
to pay there for what we didn’t eat, and such farmer 
along the lake as would give us a noon meal for what we 
did. A good portion of our time would be taken up go- 
ing and coming and catching minnows with hook and 
line, having, of course, to go some distance from the bass- 
ing grounds to getthem. So as the weather looked un- 
favorable I gave up and came home. 

Now a few hints for a person going as I haye indicated. 
At Kingston and Picton, call at once on the Custom House 
ofticer, tell him just what you have and where you are go- 
ing. Your boat isa highly dutiable article, and you must 
assure them that it won’t be left in Canada. The officers 
are very courteous, and if provided with good credentials, 
as I was, there is no difficulty whatever. But if through 
any cause they have not full confidence, you will have to 
deposit security to the full value of your dutiable articles, 
such as your boat, gun, etc. Shooting is allowed on but 
three days per week, and considerable tracts of the best 
grounds are preserved, You can obtain a permit by suit- 
able introduction and paying for it. A call upon either 
of our consuls will be a wise move; they are gentlemen, 
and can render good advice and assistance. 

Don’t expect to keep your friends at home posted as to 
your movements. I posted one letler Friday evening by 
a steam yacht goimg from Hay Bay to Picton. On Satur- 
day evening I myself posted one at Picton. On Monday 
evening I got home. On Tuesday my first letter arrived, 
and on Wednesday my second—available only as evidence 
that I did keep my promise and write, 

Carry with you everything you will need. Leave your 
small silver at home. Our silver dollars fetch 8dcts., half 
dollars 40cts,, quarters 20cts,, dimes 8cts. Be careful not 
to violate any of the laws or regulations about shooting. 
Already an effort has been made by certain shooting and 
fishing men (I won’tcall them sportsmen), to establish a 
license tax, $2 for natives, $25 for foreigners, which in- 
cludes us. Fortunately there were sportsmen enough, of 
whom I learn that Mr, Soby was a prominent mover, to 
prevent this unneighborly act. PISECO. 


STRIPED Bass.—Washington, D. C., Oct. 10.—Noting 
your comments in the last number of FoREST AND STREAM 
in reference to the scarcity of striped bass in the vicinity 
of New York and further north, lam prompted to say 
that great numbers of striped bass, or rockfish, as they 
are called here, are brought to our city markets. They 
are sold in bunches of four or five at twenty-five cents per 
bunch, the fish averaging hardly a half-pound each. They 
are caught in the Potomac and adjacent waters. This 
would indicate that the striped bass is not in immediate 
danger of extinction; but all the same, there is some 
great cause of the scarcity of the larger bass that you 
speak of, and it may be traced to the same that is dimin- 
ishing the quantity of bluefish.—J. C. B. 


ADIAN ANGLING Nores.”—Friend’s guide was 
Fretich guide, the sun shone at 5 o'clock, and there was 
no necessity of casting far as the biggest trout came up 
hear to the boat. 


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TROUT STREAMS OF ALASKA. 

if? the pleasures of the sportsman in Alaska are added 
| the joys of the discoverer. Several times have I 

felt this added joy when standing on the shore of some 
lonely lake, where only the loon’s diabolical cry awakes 
the echoes, the first white man to gaze upon its shining 
-surface, This feeling may be shared by any one who will 
| penetrate to the interior of the islands or ascend the moun- 
i tains, Only the water ways are known at all and they 
not well, Water communication is everywhere so easy 
that the Indian avoids the land in his travels except to 
camp upon it, and formerly to trap along the streams. 
Many a white man, I believe, has been deterred from 
penetrating to the interiors on account of the supposed 
difficulties. True, the vegetation is very dense along the 
water, but it thins out considerably a little distance back 
from it. 

I shall not enumerate all the trout streams of southeast- 
ern Alaska; this Iam unable todo, But I shall describe 
a few that are fondly remembered for the pleasures they 
gave ine, In the first place come the twice-mentioned 
streams of Ward Cove and Karta Bay. 

Karta Bay is situated at the upper end of Kasa-an Bay. 
Tt is the location of the Baronovich salmon fishery. A 
few miles from this place, on the Skowl arm of Kasa-an 
Bay, is the Hydah village of Kasa-an, containing the 
largest number of totem poles now standing in Alaska, 
There are more than one hundred totem poles and mortu- 
ary columns in good state of preservation, and many of 
the former are good specimens of Hydah sculpturing. 
Here lives, as his signboard names him, Hyderjohn Jew- 
ellay, This man is the best artisan in Alaska, and his 
silver bracelets and bangles are widely known, Kasa-an 
village was also noted before his death as the dwelling 
place of the great chief, Skowl; as great in the sense that 
his obesity was such that his body was unwieldy, as in 
the other meaning of the word. He had two wives to 
administer to his enormous appetite for food and drink, 
and two slaves to support his weight when he went about, 
He stood nearly 6ft. high and weighed over 400lbs, On 
state occasions it was his custom to dress up in a black 
broadcloth suit, with a high standing collar and gold- 
rimmed spectacles. This mass of flesh thus decked out, 
with his two slaves, one on either side of him, to bear his 
weight, was a sight in Alaskan waters not likely to be for- 
gotten. He inspired great fear and respect, as well from 
the fierce Chilcats of the north as from the more civilized 
Hydahs of the south. He was the great tyee of Alaska at 
the time of his activity; full of courage, and his deeds of 
brayery have become traditions among his people. His 
wealth in blankets at,one time was great, but in his later 
years he squandered it in drink, and died comparatively 
poor. He has been dead two years, but his body still lies 
in state in a house set apart for that purpose, surrounded 
by the remnant of his fortune. 

When we visited this village all of its people were away, 
working at the different fisheries, or in the mines at 
Juneau, providing for the winter of wet and cold. We 
could not help being impressed by the feeling of security 
with which they left most of their household goods, 
Many of the houses we could have entered without much 
trouble, but such a thing as burglary among themselves 
seems not to be thought of. They are in the habit of 
caching their surplus wealth of blankets in the woods. 
Recently the cache of a wealthy chief of the Klowak 
tribe on Prince of Wales Island was broken open and 
robbed of several hundred blankets, looking glasses and 
wash bowls, by a white trader. Fortunately it was dis- 
covered before the man had disposed of his plunder. He 
is now awaiting trial at Juneau, a rough mining settle- 
ment, If justice should miscarry in this instance it 
would have a bad effect upon the Indian population of 
Alaska. 

Into the head of Karta Bay, a mile or less from the 
fishery, empties a stream with a wide and rocky bed. 
Just the conditions exist there for good trout fishing, 
deep pools, rapid water and a broad bed for casting. The 
fish were gamy and very strong. I took 127 trout from 
this stream as the result of four visits to it, a few hours 
in the afternoon each day. Two of us made a combined 
catch of 107 one afternoon. Fish ranging from 1 to 2lbs. 
were common. 

While we were at Karta Bay another vessel dropped 
anchor alongside of us, and some of her people played 
havoc in our favorite stream, They chummed the pools 
with salmon roe and used the same for bait, By these 
means three of them captured in two days over 400 trout. 
The dull-colored flies are the most killing in all these 
waters. With one exception, where the fish showed a 
liking for the gray-palmer and hare’s-ear, the only flies 
I have been successful with have been the coachman, 
professor. brown-hackle and gray-dun. 

The place where we most frequently anchored was 
Ward Coye, a beautiful little rounded basin on the western 
side of Revillagiged Island, and opening into Tongass 
Narrows, About a mile from the cove is a fresh-water 
lake, and in the early part of the season I took many 
trout from the stream which flows from this into the salt 
water. But in August this stream was so crowded with 
salmon that our fishing in it was totally destroyed. We 
were obliged to tramp further for our sport, to a stream 
emptying into the lake, where we had good sport until 
late in the season. Many salmon had overcome the 
obstacles below and were spawning in the upper river. 
This gave the trout an abundance of food, yet they rose 
eagerly to the flies. I was of the opinion that with an 
abundance of food, trout were sluggish in rising to 
the fly. My experience here, however, proves that such 
is not always the case. I have already alluded to the 
eggs running out of the trouts’ mouths when held up by 
the tail. Last year the fishing was practically over early 
in August, except in streams whose mouths were ob- 
structed by weirs, above high waterfalls or in waters 
beyond the reach of the salmon. This year we have not 
observed the same rush of salmon. 

From the south end of Etolin Island we moved up into 
Wrangell Strait and anchored off Finger Point, midway 
the strait. Abreast of this point, on Mitkoff Island, is a 
large stream, which at its mouth tumbles over a broken 
ledge of rocks in a narrow gorge, making a picturesque 
waterfall about 8ft. high. Back of this for a little dis- 
tance the water is broken into a series of falls and rapids, 
beyond which the stream broadens out in the wide valley; 
butit is not fordable except in places. My first visit to 
this stream was at the end of a drizzly afternoon in the 


middle of August. J took a number of fine fish from a | lined on both sides with fisherman, black and white. 


them was one weighing 20o0z., the heaviest of the season, 
and a number weighing 8, 10 and 120z. each. I never got 
another rise from this pool. Though the stream was vis- 
ited several times afterward this practically ended my 
trout fishing in Alaska, for the next day it began raining 
hard and continued with few intermissions as long as we 
remained—till Sept. 12, The rain never ceased falling 
long enough for the swollen stream to subside. Afterthe 
first day just mentioned our tramps were sofull of fatigue 
and so poorly rewarded with fish that I finally put away 
my light bamboo and jointed a stouter lancewood rod for 
the sea trout at the foot of the lower falls. 

In the Mitkoff Island trout the whole side showed a 
rainbow iridescence, not bright, but like the reflection of 
a rainbow in the sky. These were the first in my sight 
to merit their name, and they were a connecting link 
between the uniformly marked lake denizens and those 
of brighter color inhabiting swift running streams. The 
clearer and colder the running water the brighter and 
narrower is the streak on the side. I have seen it almost 
crimson. The average fishing has been poor in south- 
eastern Alaska this year on account of the wet season. 

While fishing for sea trout at the foot of the falls the 
salmon took our baited hooks a number of times. Twice 
it fell to my lot to be fastened on to one. The first, I 
suspect, was pretty well exhausted by its efforts to jump 
the falls. I had nearly succeeded in landing it, when my 
companion, in his eagerness to assist me, waded toward 
it with landing net in hand—our sole reliance in such an 
emergency. ‘The fish gave a flounce and the hook parted 
company from the snell. The second time the salmon 
took the bait as if it were fresh from the sea and started 
back whence it came at great speed. As I could not 
follow it took but little time to reel off all the line, and I 
then gave it the point of the rod. It saved my line 
and leader, I haye been told of anumber of instances, 
occurring both here and down the Oregon coast, where 
the salmon have taken the baited hook while deep-sea 
fishing. 

I will close this narrative with an account of a strange 
freak which I saw in Cholmondely Sound, P. of W. Island. 
We were at anchor ina harbor which we named Dora 
Bay. A driving mist puta stop to all work, but not to 
sport. A companion and I, with an Indian to paddle the 
canoe, set out to fish a little stream in our vicinity. 
the shallow water at its mouth we saw a bunch of about 
twenty salmon going round and round in a circle about 
six feet in diameter. They kept it up without intermis- 
sions or breaks in the ring. It reminded of the merry-go- 
rounds which one sees ati certain kinds of amusements. 
We cast the flies over them and dropped the hooks in their 
midst without interrupting them in what they were doing 
—play it might have been. My companion determined to 
capture those fish and he set aboutitin the following 
manner. He and the Indian lashed their sheath Knives 
to long poles and waded into the water. As the fish came 
around they speared them with the knives until they had 
taken the entire lot. Im the meantime I was amusing 
myself with the trout in the stream near by, and when 
they had finished with the salmon I had made a string of 
19 S. purpureus, T, H.S, 

ALASEA, Sept. 14, 1886. 


BASS FISHING AT RIVERTON. 


T was one of those warm days about the middle of 
April, when a man begins to think that no result 
whatever would justify the least display of energy, and 
there comes to a disciple of Izaak Walton visions of run- 
ning water and leaping fish and he longs to take himself 
away from the weary routine of his office and spend a 
day or two with his rod and line. At noon Judge Wm. 
A. Hudson, a regular breeze of a man—rather should I 
say gale, for he is a man of that impulsive, resistless 
energy that carries everything before it—burst into my 
office. ‘Hello here, Charles, look at this.” And ‘‘this” 
proved to be a telegram as follows: ‘RIVERTON, Va.— 
The bass are biting finely. Come down.—L. B.” 

“Well,”-said I, ‘“what does this mean?” 

“This means that the bass are biting at Riverton, and I 
am going down there this evening and you are going with 
me.” 

‘You're too sudden. I don’t think I can get off this 
evening. To-morrow—” 

“To-morrow! Thunder!” interrupts Hudson. ‘*We’re 
going this evening.” 

“But I haven't any suitable flies.” 

‘Flies be hanged! You don't want any flies. You 
couldn't catch these bass this time of the year with flies 
to save your life. What you want is minnows, big hooks 
and a sinker. They are feeding on the bottom. But I 
haven’t time to be fooling here with you. Dick Bell is 
going with us, and I have got to see him yet. Now, you 
get ready and meet me at the 4 P. M. train.” 

The mere contact with the man had infused new energy 
into me; I hurriedly closed my office and struck for home 
to gather up the things necessary for my trip—wading 
pants, a pair of old shoes, some old clothes, a couple of 
light rods, 100yds. of line, two dozen large bass hooks on 
double guts, a dozen sinkers of yarious sizes, which I pur- 
chased very reluctantly, but which Hudson said I could ° 
not get along without, and he was right, and yarious 
other things. We met atthe B. & O. depot. Our party 
consisted of Judge Wm. A. Hudson, a prominent lawyer 
of Staunton; Richard P. Bell, Commonwealth Attorney, 
and his son, a boy of some 10 years and myself, a young 
lawyer of the same place. After a somewhat long and 
tiresome journey we arrived at Strasburg about 10 P. M. 
We put in the night there, and the next day before day- 
break were aroused from our peaceful slumbers to take 
the Manassas Gap train for Riverton, where we arrived 
before 7 A. M., and proceeding to the house of Col. Rich- 
ards, one of those old Virginia farmers who remind you 
so forcibly of the times ‘‘befo de wah.” We sat down to 
a breakfast fit for a king, and before 8 A. M. we were on 
the river. The south branch of the Shenandoah was too 
muddy for fishing. They seemed to be biting only in the 
north branch between the Fork and Kenner’s Dam, a 
stretch of about three-quarters of a mile. 

On nearing the river what a sight met our eyes! Early 
as it was there were a dozen fishermen on the eastern 
bank, just where the water came over the dam. So thick 
were the anglers that their lines were becoming constantly 
tangled, The water was covered with anchored boats, 
containing from one to five rods each. The banks were 
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large and deep pool not far above the rapids. Among! every 20yds, was a party of from one to five or six, and 


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as I passed and asked each party ‘‘What luck?” they} Numprrtna Hooxs.—The lack of agreement among 
would hold up astring of from one to two dozen hass,and hook makers regarding the numbering of the different 


each bass would weigh from 1 to 5lbs. 
fishing was both successful and primitive. 
was very swift and taking about 20yds, of heavy cotton 
line, they would attach one end to a stake driven in the 
mud. To the other end they would fasten about a half 
ound of lead. Two and four feet respectively above the 
ead they would fasten a couple of large bass hooks, and 
having baited with two large live minnows they would 


toss the lead out in the stream as far as it would go.. 


After setting several such lines they would probably get 
a bass on one of them and pull him in hand over hand, 
and then would be kept busy hauling in fish, baiting and 
throwing out, until they wearied of the slaughter—for 
slaughter it was—and tervific slaughter. 

We made our way across the river and got upon the 
crib of the dam, which luckily happened to be unoccu- 

ied, The fun soon became fast and furious, Judge 
udson caught the first fish, which pulled 1ilbs. Indeed, 
he may have caught the second, too, for he caught more 
than all the rest of the party, It was some time before I 
took my first, but when he came he was a beatty, a 3- 
pounder, Bait was very scarce, and for several hours 
during the morning we had not asingle live minnow, 
though we had at least a dozen small boys foraging in 
the neighborhocd for us. The natives looked at us alittle 
contemptuously on account of our light bamboo rods, 
reels and long lines. Nevertheless, at about 12:30, when 
we stopped for dinner, our catch of 18 fish weighed just 
54lbs. After dinner we went at it again, andthough we 
did not seem to catch them so fast, what we did catch 
were large, and by twilight we had some 30lbs. more. 
itis an undecided question as to whom belongs the 
honor of catching the largest, which was taken as follows: 
Tt was getting late in the evening and we were entirely 
out of ive minnows. Putting two hooks on my line and 
baiting with two large dead minnows, I prepared to cast 
about 40ft. out in some very rapid water, in hopes that 
the swift current would make the dead fish look asif they 
were alive. In preparing to cast, my line became tangled, 
and the better to untangle it I set my rod against the mill 
and dropped my hooks and bait off the crib into the water, 
some 5ft, below. The bait had hardly touched the water 
when it was taken with a rush that almost set me wild. 
In my excitement I grabbed for the line instead of the 
rod, and in so doing lost my balance and went headfore- 
most into the water, Luckily it was some &ft. deep, so 
beyond the ducking I was not hurt. My first thought on 
coming to the top was the fish, and I turned to yell to 
Judge Hudson, when I saw that he already had the rod 
in his hand, his vast proportions shaking with laughter 
while he skillfully played the bass. 

“Have you got him?” [ yelled. 

**Yes, and he’s a buster,” he replied, 

I got out as quickly as I could, but almost before I 
could get on to the crib the Judge had the fishthere. He 
was a beauty of 44lbs. Several times after that I felt the 
earth tremble as if there was an earthquake, and turning 
saw the Judge’s sides shaking with silent langhter—‘‘Just 
laughing at the way that fish pulled you in.” 

The next morning we added some 20lbs. to our catch 
before taking the 12 o’clock train for home, where we 
were soon the center of an admiring crowd of friends and 
small boys as we divided our catch. Some of those 
friends we made happy by a further subdivision. Weall 
hope to repeat the trip every spring as long as we hives 

AX, 

STAUNTON, Va. 


BLuUEFISH,—Rockaway, L. 1., Oct. 9.—Hditor Forest 
and Stream: The young bluefish, or ‘‘snappers,” are not 
as plenty here now as they were ten daysago. For some 
weeks in September they were very plenty and were 
taken in great numbers off the iron pier with spearing for 
bait. One of the largest catches of the season was made 
by Messrs. Adams Griffin and Harris, of Brooklyn, two 
weeks ago. They took 402 snappers, weighing from 4 to 
$ofa pound in one day, but the fishing has dropped off. 
During this pleasant weather there are many anglers here, 
and while they all meet with some success, the fishing is 
not what it was.—IRON PIER. 


THE OHIO Fish AND GAME COMMISSIONERS.—Sandusky, 
O,, Oct. 4.—Hditor Forest and Stream: In the leading 
editorial of your number of Sept. 30 you class me as one 
of the Fish Commissioners of the State of Ohio, The 
Governor could have done much worse than to have 
appointed me to that office, but then he did better by 
appointing my son and partner, C. W. Sadler, who is 
young and energetic, an expert angler, and one who takes 
great interest in the protection and propagation of fish 
and the reasonable protection of allgame. If of anycon- 
sequence, you can make the correction.—E. B. SADLER. 


H. H. THompson.—This gentleman, whose initials often 
appear appended to fishing articles, and who is well 
known as the secretary of the Bisby Club and more re- 
cently as the secretary of the board of New York Fish 
Commissioners, will leave his present business in New 
York city on November 1, to take the position of first 
teller of the new Bedford Bank of Brooklyn, of which 
Fish Commissioner BE. G. Blackford is president. Mr. 
Thompson is an expert bank officer of much experience 
both in private banks and in the United States Treasury. 


BLUEFISHING IN GREAT SouTH Bay.—There is not very 
good fishing for bluefish and weakfish in and about the 
Great South Bay and other waters on the south side of 
Long Island. The fish were so late in coming in that 
anglers had almost despaired of having any sport with 
these fish this season. The trolling outside Fire Island 
and along the south coast from Rockaway Inlet to Mon- 
tauk Point is now very good, and the sloops and catboats 
are numerous. Many good catches are reported. 


Nrew Jersey Coast.—Camden, N. J., Oct. 6.—I had 
rare luck at Anglesea last week with the mud hens and 
with the young mackerel, the latter we catch by trailing. 
The big mackerel (10 and 15lbs.) have disappeared from 
the sea, but thése “blue fish” weigh from 1 to 2lbs, and 
are deliciously toothsome: I have met half a dozen New 
Yorkers at Anglesea, brought there by my letters in For- 
EST AND STREAM. The red drum (channel bass) are biting 
and will be there till Oct. 26.—J. M, 8. 


Their mode of | 
The water | nomenclature, 


sizes is almost as great a grievance as the vagaries of fly 
All anglers know that a specified num- 
ber of one maker does not fit the hooks of a rival manu- 
facturer, who is a law unto himself regarding the desig- 
nation of sizes. On this subject the editor of the London 
Fishing Gazette replies to a correspondent, who coniplains 
of the evil: ‘*We have for years past advocated one general 
system in the numbering of hooks. We have now sent a 
letter to every firm of hook manufacturers of importance 
in the country, asking them, in the name of the angling 
community generally, if they will, on and after a date 
to be named by them, agree to number their hooks of all 
kinds as follows: 000, 00, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 
13, 14, 15, and so on, beginning with 000 as the smallest. 
There can be no question as to this being the best and 
simplest method, as it leaves it optional to the maker to 
increase the size of his hooks indefinitely without wpset- 
ting the numbering, whereas if he calls his biggest hook 
humber one, it is not likely to correspond with the big- 
gest hook of another firm, and it is possible before long 
he may want to make a larger hook to still, then he will 
have to call it 1 or begin another system and call it 14. 
We shall publish the replies we receive. The plan of 
numbering which we suggest is that now in most general 
use, and we sincerely hope that manufacturers will con- 
sider the interests of their customers, and anglers gen- 
erally, and adopt one uniform system.” 


DESTRUCTION OF SMALL FisH.—Greenwich, Conn., 
Oct. 11.—KHditor Forest and Stream: Some parties here 
are taking bass, weakfish, etc., with seine. Fish too 
small for their use are left on shore to die instead of be- 
ing thrown back to grow. They operate about the mouth 
of Coscob Harbor, and claim that being in the Sound they 
have perfect right to net their fish. Several rod fishers 
are indignant at the netters’ style in general, and their 
selfish short-sightedness in particular, and I promised to 
consult FOREST AND STREAM on the subject. As tide 
water extends some two miles above where the netters 
operate, I suppose they can reasonably claim to be netting 
in the Sound. But is it legal in Connecticut to net such 
fish either in Sound or river flowing into Sound? If not, 
to whom should complaint be made? You know the ob- 
jection of many persons to attending court in such cases, 
even when not deterred by fear of neighbors’ opinions, 
they are afraid of postponed cases, loss of time and dollars 
for nothing. Isit necessary that witnesses testify in per- 
son, or will their depositions forwarded to the warden 
suffice? I am not witness to the netting but wish to post 
those who are.—F, D. G. [We would advise our corre- 
spondent to complain to the fish commissioners of Con- 
necticut; they are: Dr. W. M. Hudson, Hartford; Robt. 
G..Pike, Middletown, and James A. Bill, Lyme. ] 


Che Kennel. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Cn. 


FIXTURES. 


DOG SHOWS. 
Oct. 15 and 14.—Third Annual Dog Show of the Stafford Kenne 
Club. R.8. Hicks, Secretary, Stafford Springs, Conn. 
Oct, 19 to 22._Vitth Annual Dog Show of the New Brunswick 
Kennel Club. H. VW. Wilson, Secretary, St. Johns, N. B. 
Dec. 1 to 8.—Tirst Dog Show of the Inter-State Poultry and Pet 
Stock Association, Cairo, Il. A. A. Cowdery, Secretary, Cobden, 


Dec. 14 to 17.—Second Annual Dog Show of the Western Connec- 
ticut Poultry Association. Frank D. Hallett, Superintendent, 
Wiusted, Conn. Entries close Dec. 4. 


FIELD TRIALS. 

Noy. 8.—Second Annual Field Trials of the Western Field Trials 
Fee a at Abilene, Kan. R. ©. Van Horn, Secretary, Kansas 

it 0. 

Noy. 8._Third Annual Field Trials of the Fisher's Island Club, at 
Visher’sIsland, N. Y. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hoboken. N. J. 

Novy. 22. Bighth Annual Field Trials of the Bastern Field Trials 
Club, at High Point, N. C. W. A. Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Kings county, N. Y. ‘ 4 

Dec. 6,—Eighth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn. ‘ : ’ 

Dec. 14.—Inaugural Field Trials of the Texas Field Trials Club. 
For members only. John F. Sharp, Secretary, Marshall, Tex. 


A, K, R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 


HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 
of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month. Entries close on the Ist. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry, 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50. Address “American Kennel Register,’ P. 0, Box 2832, New 
York. Number of entries already printed 4126. 


PACIFIC KENNEL CLUB. 


Liditor Forestand Stream: . ‘ 

A number of gentlemen appreciating the importance of a 
kennel club with a membership extending all over the coast, 
recently met and perfected such an organization under the 
name of the Pacific Kennel Club. aise 

The objects, as expressed in its constitution, are as follows: 
First—To promote, encourage and improve the breeding of a 
superior class of dogs and their exhibition, Second—To pub- 
lish a kennel register or stud book for the registration of 
pedigrees. Third—To own dogs for stud and breeding pur- 
poses only. Fourth—To hold bench shows and to.adoptrules 
and regulations for conducting thesame. Fifth— For mutual 
improvement and dissemination of knowledge on all matters 
pertaining to dogs, and to procure and maintain a library 
for the use of the members. The admission fee is as follows: 
Any person joining within sixty days from the 8th of Sep- 
tember, 1886, $2.50. Any person joining after the 8th day of 
November, 1886, and before the 8th day of January, 1887, $5, 
and any person joining after the 8th day of January, 1887, 
$10. The monthly dues are 50 cents, payable quarterly. Each 
application must be accompanied by the admission fee. 

The present ofilcers of the club are as follows: Col. Stuart 
Taylor, President, Naval Officer, Custom House; Ramon E, 
Wilson, Esq., First Vice-President, 419 California street; H. 
T. Payne, is ., Second Vice-President, Los Angeles; James 
E, Watson, Secretary and Treasurer, 516 Sacramento street. 
Executive Committee—Dr. C. G. Toland, 7 Montgomery 
avenue; J. Homer Fritch, Esq., 143 Hast street; J. H. Man- 

els, Esq., 827 Market street; 5. Cameron Alexander, Esq., 

ank of British Columbia, Sansome and California street; 
H, H. Briggs, Esq., Breeder and Sportsman, 508 Montgomery 
street; John F, Carroll, Esq., 1,323 Oak street; Ely I. Hutch- 
inson, Esq., 419 California street. 

For further information apply to the secretary, P. O. Box 
1838, San Francisco. 


THE EASTERN FIELD TRIALS ENTRIES. 


We: publish below the list of entries for the open stakes 
i of the Eastern Field Trials Club, to be run at High 
Point, N. C.,next month. There are 35 in the All-Aged 
Pointer Stake, 44 in the All-Aged Setter and 6 in the Cham- 
pion Stake. The latter will possibly have two more entries, 
as the winners of the All-Aged Stakes will be eligible to 
compete. The number of starters for the several events will 
undoubtedly be unprecedented in the history of field trials, 
and the meeting promises to be even better than the brilliant 
one of last year. The grounds of the club were drawn last 
week by Messrs. Albert A. Holton and E. A. Smith, who re- 
port birds more plentiful than last year, although a majority 
of them were only about half grown. There is plenty of 
food, however, and they will be well grown when the trials 
take place. Many of the handlers with their dogs have 
already gone to the vicinity and are hard at work preparing 
for the trials. 

Mr. Coster has received no reply to his letter tothe Pa. R. R. 
requesting free transportation of dogs to the field trials. The 
Richmond & Danyille R. R. Co. have issued instructions to 
baggage masters to allow free transportation for dogs over 
their line when pee it aaaied by an attendant, who must 
present certificate signed by Mr. Coster. 

Following is a list of the nominations; 


ALL-AGED POINTER STAKES, 


RIcHMOND (John H, Gill, Franklin, Pa.), lemon and white 
dog (Don—Beulah), 
Don’s Dot (John EH, Gill, Franklin, Pa,), liver and white 
bitch (Don—Cremorne). - 
HALF AND HALF (Hdward Dexter, Boston, Mass.), liver and 
white dog (Priam—Malt). - 
_Hors (Edward Dexter, Boston, Mass.), black and white 
ticked bitch (Mike—Romp). 
PRINCE (J, O’H, Denny, Pittsburgh, Pa.), lemon and white 
dog (Minnesota Prince—Countess). 
TAMMANY (fF. R. Hitchcock, New York), liver and white 
ticked dog (Tory—Moonstone). 
DUKE OF BERGEN (I. R. Hitchcock, New York), liver and 
white dog (Bang Bang—Fan Fan). 
Bane BANG (Westminster Kennel Club, Babylon, L. I.), 
orange and white dog (champion Bang—Princess Kate), 
NAso oF KIPPEN (Westminster Kennel Club, Babylon, 
L. I.), liver and white dog (Naso II,—champion Maggie). 
LUCKYSTONE (Westminster Kennel Club, Babylon, L. I.). 
liver and white bitch (Tory—Moonstone). 
OLD PEsBo (C. D. Ingersoll, New York), liver and white 
dog) Bang Bang—Kelly’s Lill). 
Dixey (J. R, Andrews, New York), lemon and white dog 
(Sensation—Lotta). 
ROBERT LE DIABLE (Highland Kennel, New York) liver 
and white ticked dog (Croxteth—Spinaway). 
BILL (James P. Swain, Jr., Yonkers, N. Y.), lemon and 
white doz (Rush—Nan), 
NEVERSINK (Neversink Lodge Kennel, Guymard, N, Y.), 
liver and white dog (Croxteth—Lady Gwendoline). 
FLASH R. (D. 8. Gregory, Jr., New York), liver and white 
bitch (Ranger—W hite Lilly).. 
RESULT (J, E. Thayer, Lancaster, Mass.), liver and white 
dog (Hart’s Shot—Floy. 
LAPID (Bayard Thayer, Boston, Mass.), orange and white 
dog (Bang Bang—Rue). . 
Rue If. (Bayard Thayer, Boston, Mass.), orange and white 
bitch (Bang Bang—Rue), 
DEAN (T. M. Aldrich, Manton, R. I.), liver and white dog 
(Sensation—Daisy Dean). ; } 
JIMMIE (C.J. Peshall, Jersey City, N, J.), liver and white 
doe (Start—Mande). f 
NIckE oF NAso (C. J. Peshall, Jersey City, N. J.), liver and 
white dog (Naso II.—Pettigo). 
LALLA ROOKH (L. W. White, Ramsey, N. J.), orange and 
white bitch (Sensation’s Son—Grace). 
CONSOLATION (Charles H. Odell, New York), orange and 
white dog (Bang Bang—Grace IJ1.). : 
JELsAM (Pittsburgh Kennel, Pittsburgh, Pa.), black bitch 
(Sambo—Diana). 4 
FLOTSAM (Pittsburgh Kennel, Pittsburgh, Pa.), black 
bitch (Sambo—Diana). . 
SWEEP (Pittsburgh Kennel, Pittsburgh, Pa.) black dog 
(King—Lauln). ‘ ; 
Dress (Clifton Kennels, Jersey City, N. J,), liver and white 
ticked bitch (Donald Dawes, 
JoE PAre (John Drees, Little Rock, Ark.), black dog 
(Sancho the Devil—Spot). ; : 
Maurrr (Highland Kennels, New York), liver and white 
bitch (Meteor—Dell). c 7 
Rop (Castleman Kennels, Trenton, Tenn.), liver and white 
dog (Meteor—Del)). Y 
Krupp (Castleman Kennels, Trenton, Tenn.), liver and 
white dog (Meteor—Dell). ‘ 4 
QUEEN Bow (Clifton Kennels, Jersey City, N. J-), liver 
and white bitch (King Bow—Bow Queen). | : 
NAMELESS (Royal Robinson, Indianapolis, Ind.), liver and 
white bitch (Meteor—Dell). d 
NELLIE F. (Castleman Kennels, Trenton, Tenn.), liver and 
white bitch (Croxteth Ranger—F annie). 


ALL-AGED SETTER STAKES. 
ENGLISH SDTTERS. 


GLosTER (Edward Dexter, Boston, Mass.), black, white and 
tan dog (Dashing Rover—Trinket), 

BELLE OF PrepMonT (Edward Dexter, Boston, Mass.), 
black, white and tan bitch (Dashing Rover—Belle of 
Hatchie), 

PRINCESS HELEN (Ramapo Kennels, Ramsey, N. J.), orange 
and white bitch (Thunder—Bessie). 

PRINCE IMPERIAL (Ramapo Kennels, Ramsey, N. J.), 
orange and white dog (Emperor Fred—Bessie). ' 

CLIFFORD (Ramapo Kennels, Ramsey, N. J.), black, white 
and tan dog (Hmperor Fred—Fairy Belle). . 

BRANDON (J. OH. Denny, Pittsburgh, Pa.), lemon and 
white dog (Royal Rock—Nellie). j r 

Roy Monarcu (8. W. Clark, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.) black, 
white and ticked dog (Dashing Monarch—List). _ ae 

GAy GLADSTONE (B. P. Holliday, Prairie Station, Miss.), 
orange and white bitch (Gladstone—Flounce). 

MANDAN (R. B. eeteee Akron, O.), blue belton dog 
Count Noser—Lola), ' 

Mack (N, Wallace, Waterbury, Conn.), black and white 
dog (Perry’s Pete—Knighi’s Tip). 

, BEMO LV. (Dr. S. Fleet Speir, Brooklyn, N. Y.), black, 
white and tan ae es Elmo—Clio). 

WINDERMERE (Dr. 8. Fleet Speir, Brooklyn, N. Y.), orange 
and white dog (Druid—Countess Louise), | 

DASHING NOBLE (Pittsburgh Kennel, Pittsburgh, Pa.), 
black, white and tan dog (Count Noble—Dashing Novice). 

DAISY QUEEN (Pittsburgh Kennel, Pittsburgh, Pa.), 
black, white and tan bitch (Rock—Meg). : 

PENDRAGON (Geo. T, Leach, New York), black, white and 
tan doz (Count Noble—Floy). 


BEN aH GEON (T. ee cure Manton, R. I.), black, 
white and tan dog (—— —Floy). F 
Gem (T. M, Al ich, Manton, R. I.), black and white dog 


Druid—Ruby). { ; 
ae eel i F, opie! neem N. J.), black, white 
and tan bitch (Count Noble—Huby). : 

Kixe Leo (E. F. Thomas, Hoboken, N. J,), black, white 
and tan dog (Count Noble—Ruby). ml 

sane ae te ¥, a Balanites We Tenn,), lemon and 
white bite eam—Dean). rl 

Bos H, (Dr. R. J. SamapL ons Athens, Ga,), black and white 
dog (Count Noble—Belle Boyd). 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


231 


GAN Can (Dr. R, J. Hampton, Athens, Ga,), 
and tan bitch (Count Noble—Belle Boyd), ; 
Bos GATES (Whyte Bedford, Horn Lake, Miss.) black, 
white and tan dog (Count Rapier—Belle of Hatchie). { 
LILLIAN (P. H, & D. Bryson, Memphis, Tenn. ), black, white 
and tan bitch (Gladstone—Sue). ; 
Ppr GLADSTONE (P.H. & D. Bryson, Memphis, Tenn,), black 
white and tan bitch (Gladstone—Sue). 
- Cnickasaw IL (P._H. & D. Bryson, Memphis, 
black, white and tan dog (Gladstone—Sue). d 
DAN GLADSTONE (P. H. & D. Bryson, Memphis, Tenn.), 
black, white and tan dog (Gladstone—Sue), 
LApy C, (B. M. Stephenson, La Grange, Tenn.), black, 
white and tan bitch (Coleman’s London—Belle of Hatchie). 
Nose C. (B. M. Stephenson, La’ Grange, Tenn.), black, 
white and tan dog (Count Rapier—Belle of Hatchie). ' 
BrRivGEPORT (BH. KE. Pray, Denver, Col.), black, white and 
tan dog (Dashing Monarch—Vannette). 
GATH’s Joy (Dr, J. N. Maclin, Keeling, Tenn.), black, white 
and tan dog (Gath—Gem), jas ; 
BELLE (O. W. Bird, New York), black and tan bitch (Dan 
—native bitch), : ; 
FRED W. (Sanborn Kennel, Pittsburgh, Pa.), black, white 
and tan poe Oa WO rs) on 1 
-GANADA PEG (Memphis & Avent Kennel, Memphis, Tenn.), 
black, white and tan dog (Cambridge—Marchioness Peg). 
Juno A. (Memphis & Avent Kennel, Memphis, Tenn.) 
black and white bitch (Druid—Ruby). { 
JEAN VALJEAN (Memphis & Avent Kennel, Memphis, 
Tenn.) black, white and tan dog (Mingo—Twin Maud). 
CHANCE (Memphis and Avent Kennel, Memphis, Tenn.), 
black, white and tan dog fede eS rel. 3 
CAS8IO gee and Avent Kennel, Memphis, Tenn.), 
( 


Tenn.), 


black, white and tan dog (Count Nobl e—Lizzie Hopkins). 
FANNIE W. (Sanborn Kennel, Pittsburgh, Pa.), blue 
belton bitch (Sig—Bessie), 
IRISH SETTERS. 


Mo3iy BAwNn (Charles F. Thompson, Philadelphia, Pa.), 
bitch (Glencho—Colleen Bawn). ; : 

NELLIE (Chas. F. Thompson, Philadelphia, Pa,). bitch 
(Glencho—Bess). 

BANKER (Jean Grosvenor, Boston, Mass.), dog (Glencho— 
Zelda), 

GLENCLAIRE (Claire-Reeta Kennels, Palmyra, N. Y.), dog 
(Glencho—Claire). 

GORDON SETTERS. 


SLtocum (John Simpkins, New York), dog (Turk—Beauty). 
CHAMPION STAKE. 


MAINSPRING (J.T, Perkins, Brooklyn, N. Y.), liver and 
white pointer dog (Mike—Romp), 

DRAKE (Neversink Lodge Kennel, Guymard, N. Y.), liver 
and white pointer dog (Croxteth—Lass), 

Foreman (W. Tallman, Tarrytown, N. Y.), black, white 
and tan English setter dog (Dashing Monarch—Fairy IL). 

GarH’s Mark (Dr. J. N. Maclin, Keeling, Tenn.), black, 
white and tan English setter dog (Gath—Gem). 


RopERIGO (Memphis and Avent Kennel, Memphis, Tenn.), } 


peace white and tan English setter dog (Count Noble—Twin 
Taud), 

PAUL GLADSTONE (Memphis and Avent Kennel, Memphis, 
Tenn,), black, white and tan dog (Gladstone—Lavalette), 


THE MANITOBA FIELD TRIALS. 
[From a Special Reporter.] 


HA first field trials of the Manitoba Field Trials Club 
were held on Sept. 21, 22, 28 and 24, at Morris, some 
forty miles below Winnipeg, Manitoba. The meeting was 
quite a successful one, although the birds were very wild and 
consequently some of the heats were prolonged. Thecountry 
over which the trials were run is only slightly rolling with 
frequent patches of brush, Upon the whole the dogs per- 
formed their work in a very creditable manner, some of them 
showing great natural ability. Mr. J. M. Avent, of Hickory 
Valley, Tenn., filled the office of judge and performed his 
duties to the general satisfaction of all. Three events were 
on the card. The Derby, for pointers'and setters born on or 
after January 1, 1885, had eleven entries. The All-Aged 
Pointer Stake had three entries, and the All-Aged Setter 
Stake nine entries. % 
THE DERBY. 


The trials commenced on Tuesday at 12.40, with the first 
brace in the Derby, Swift and Prince. The former is a white 
and lemon English setter dog, by Dan out of Belle, owned by 
H. Galt, who handled him. “Prince is a Gordon setter dog by 
Bow out of Lill, owned by W. W. Wellband, and was han- 
dled by Geo. Handcock. After nearly three hours work with 

. but few birds they were given a rest while the next brace 
were run, Dash B. and Darby. Dash B. is a lemon and white 
English setter dog by Dave out of Nellie, owned by Thos, John- 
son and handled by T. Moore. Darby is a black, white and 
tan English setter dog by Druid out of Frost IJ,, owned by 
F, Waterouse and handled by Geo. Handcock. After a half 
hour’s run the heat was decided in favor of Dash B. He 
showed good speed and style and ranged and quartered nicely. 
Darby was unfit to run and gave it up after a short time and 
would not work, his owner stated that he was sick and un- 
able to work. After this heat was finished Swift and Prince 
were again put down and worked until night, but no decision 
was reached, and the heat was finished on Wednesday morn- 
ing after nearly three hours work. Swift was decidedly the 
fastest and widest ranger on the first day, and showed the 
most style, but he let down on the second day while Prince 
improved and was nearly his equal, except in style, at the 
close of the heat. This closed the first series as the only 
other starter had a bye. Rock is an Ivish setter by Rock out 
of Belle, owned by W. Cleverly and handled by H. Pickering. 
The first heat of the second series was between Rock and 
Swift, both were somewhat unsteady and Rock lost all 
chance by breaking a good point and jumping in and flush- 
ing his bird, when the heat was awarded to Swift. While 
Swift was getting rested T, Johnson’s dog Bert and C. W. 
Armstrong’s bitch Belle, the only brace in the pointer stake, 
were run awhile and taken up without deciding the heat. 
Dash B, and Swift were then put down to decide first prize, 
both dogs went very well with Dash a trifle ahead in speed, 
He also proved to be more steady. Swift followed the ex-. 
ample of Rock in the previous heat and put himself out of 
the race by breaking a point and flushing his birds and also 
breaking shot. This ended the heat in favor of Dash B., and 
he was declared the winner of first prize. Darby, the only 

other dog beaten by Dash B. having been withdrawn on ac- 
count of sickness, Swift was declared winner of second prize. 
This left only Rock and Prince to compete for third, which 
- was awarded to Prince after a short run, Rock having re- 
peated his bad conduct. ; 
THE POINTER STAKE. 
Only two of the three entries for the All-Aged Pointer 
Stake put in an appearance. They ran a short heat during 
the running of the Derby with not much difference between 
them, and the managers decided to divide first and second 
prizes equally between them. 


THE SETTER STAKE. 


There were eight starters in the All Aged Setter Stake. 
They were run in the following order: 5, L. Bedson’s Gor- 
don dog Shot, (Dan—Lill) handled by R, B. Morgan, against 
F. Sprado’s red Trish dog Rock, handled by T. Johnson, 
Manitoba Kennel Club’s black, white and tan English bitch 
Belle, handled by T. Moore, against_C. A. Boxer’s black, 
white and tan English bitch Q’Appelle Belle (Mark—Betse 


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black, white | handled byowner, D. Smith’s orange and white English bitch 


Fannie M. (Count Noble—Prairie elle), handled by R. B. 
Morgan, against Manitoba Kennel Club’s orange and white 
English dog Dash B. (Daye—Nellie), handled by T. Moore. 
Dr. Ferguson’s black, white and tan English dog Don (Dime 
Seas thy handled by H. Pickering, against R. B. Morgan’s 
blue belton English dog Mandan (Count _Noser—Lola) 

handled by owner, The first brace Shot and Rock were put 
down a few minutes after the finish of Derby, Both started 


off fairly well with not much difference in speed, Shot dis- 


played the most style and made a couple of nice points while 
Rock flushed and chased twice. This threw him ont and 
Shot was awarded the heat, Belle and Q’Appelle Belle were 
the next brace. Both went well and some very good work 
was done, there was not mtich to choose between them except 
that Belle was not quite so steady as her competitor. After 
an hour’s work the heat was declared in favor of Q’Appelle 
Belle. This finished the work for the day, On Thursday 
morning Fannie M, and Dash B. were the next brace in order. 


Both showed good speed and ranged and quartered well. 


Fannie had much the best of it in experience and steadiness, 


she also showed the best nose. After nearly two and one- 


half hours the heat was decided in fayor of Fannie M, Don 


and Mandan were the last brace and the latter won easily 


after a short heat, showing some good work while Don was 
very unsteady, Shot and Q’Appelle Belle, the first brace in 
the second series, were 
oft well, but at the aid of an hour and a half Shot gave up 
and would not work, and the heat was awarded to Q’Appelle 
Belle. The next heat was between Fannie M. and Mandan. 
From some cause Fannie would not let out and after a heat 


| of oyer two hours, Mandan was declared the winner. He 


was lucky in catching her off as had she gone as well as in 
her previous heat he would have hard work to beather. The 
next heat, which proved to be the last one, was between 
Q’Appelle Belle and Mandan to decide first money. It was 
half-past five when they were put down, and the birds were 
so wild that only one good point was made and that by Belle. 
They weretakenup atnighttogo down again in the morning. 
In the evening the managers decided that the judges should 
award the remaining prizes after first was decided. On 
Friday morning the brace was again put down and run until 
past eleven o’clock, when the heat was decided in favor of 
Q’Appelle Belle and she was declared winner of the first 

rize. The dogs were yery nearly equal and had Mandan 

acked properly the decision would probably been different. 
Following is the result: 

DERBY. 


Dash B, first, Swift second, Prince third, 
ALL-AGED POINTER STAKE. 

Bert and Belle divided first and second money. 
ALL-AGED SETTER STAKE. 


Q’Appelle Belle first, Mandan second, Fannie M. third, 
Dash B. and Belle divided fourth. 


[We gave last week a complete summary kindly sent us by 
I the judge, Mr. J. M, Shanes 


THE INDIANAPOLIS DOG SHOW. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The second bench show of dogs given under the manage- 
ment of the Indiana State Fair Association was held at 
Indianapolis during the fair week, from Sept. 27 to Oct, 2, 
The classes were not as well filled as they should have been 
to make the competition interesting, but the quality was 
very good. There were no dogs from outside the State, as 
the show was not advertised in any of the sporting papers. 
This department is a new feature with them, but the man- 
agement are greatly pleased with the results, as no other 
special feature on the ground attracted so much attention. 
Exhibitors are promised a special building next year, and if 
this is done, with a little judicious advertising, there is no 
reason why the show should not be a grand success, as the 
central location of nape vele makes it easy of access from 
all parts of the country. J. M. Freeman, of Bicknell, Ind., 
was superintendent, and Ed. 5. Shultz, of Attica, Ind., judged 
allelasses. Mr. Shultz’s decisions gave general satisfaction. 

On Tuesday evening during the show a number of breeders 
met and formed an association to be known as the Indiana 
Kennel Club. D. C. Bergundthal, of Indianapolis, was 
elected President; Ed. S. Shultz, of Attica, Vice-President; 
S. H. Socwell, of Indianapolis, Treasurer; and Dr. Parsons, 
of Indianapolis, Secretary. The club starts with about 
twenty-five members, and there seems to be no doubt but 
it will be a success. Following is the list of awards: 

MASTIFFS.—i1st, G. E, Townley’s Ashmont Victor; 2d, Geo. 
Jackson’s Beech Grove Rab. 

SKYE TERRIBPRS.—1st, P. Maerbach’s Jumbo. 

ENGLISH SETTERS.—Dogs: 1st, P. T, Madison's Rush Glad- 
stone; 2d, 8. H. Socwell’s Change. Bitches: 1st, J, Becker's Beauty 
R.; 2d, H. Bradshaw's Flora Glen. Puppies: ist, J. Gasper’s Lady 
Change; 2d, A. H. Bradshaw's unnamed. 

GORDON SETTERS.—Puppies: ist, P. T. Madison’s Don’s Boy, 

IRISH SETTERS.—Dogs: ist, H. A. Comstock’s Royal O.; 2d, D. 
D, Calkins’s Rex. Puppies: Ist, H. A. Comstock’s Flora Temple; 
2d, J. McDowell's Chief Wilkes. 

POINTERS,—Dogs: ist, C. Foster’s Spot; 2d, A. R. Edmond’s 
ages Bitches: 1st, Mr. R. William’s Topsy; 2d, A. R. Hdmond’s 

ueen. 

MISCELLANEOUS.—ist, H. B, Gates’s pug bitch Dot; 2d, G. 
Haglen’s Siberian bloodhound Lion. Best bitch with litter, C.J. 
Tremper’s Spark. vy 

IGO. 


Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 6. 


THE DAYTON DOG SHOW. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The dog show held here last week was a_very successful 
one. It was held by the Southern Ohio Fair Association 
and proved to be the leading attraction of the show. There 
were nearly 200 dogs entered, many more than could be con- 
veniently accommodated in the building set apart for them. 
Major J. M. Taylor, of Cleveland, O., judged the pointers, 
setters and hounds, and Mr. George H. Hill, of Madeira, O., 
the remaining classes. Following is a list of the 


AW ARDS, 


MASTIFFS.— 1st, Dr. Batterson’s Leo; 2d, J. F. Nicholson’s 
Bruno, 


ST. BERNARDS.—Ist, Mrs. E. F. Hill's Abbess I.; 2d, J. Hil- 
wagen’s Jumbo, Very high com, C. Sanders’s Cesar. High com,, 
J. Michel’s Nero. 


DEERHOUNDS AND GREYHOUNDS.—1st, J. F. Nicholson’s 
Belle; 2d and very high com., McGrew & Wylie’s Twilight and 
Snowflight. Very high com. reserve, D. H, Stone’s Daisy. 

ENGLISH SETTERS.—Dogs: 1st, Kyles & Keely’s Blue Peter; 
2d, Dayton Kennel Club’s Bob. Very high com. reserve, G. I. 
Grimm’s Pat. Very high com., A. Sander’s Woodcock, OC. E. 
Pease’s Dash and Miami Kennels’ Sam Sterne II. High com., C. 
E, Pease’s Frank. Bitches: lst, G. H. Volker's Lady V.; 2d, Day- 
ton Kennel Olub’s Rose. Very high com., Miami Kennels’ Clara 
¥., A. W. Hitch’s Lillian B., Kyles & Keely’s Slip, and BE. R. Wat- 
rous’s Red Wine. High com,, Miami Kennels’ Nellie Morgan and 
C. EB. Pease’s Leda. Com., Miami Kennels’ Melissa and Jessie 
and GC, BE. Pease’s Fannie. Puppies: lst, Kyles & MKeely’s Rose of 
Canada; 2d, Payton Kennel Club’s Dash. Very high com. reserve, 
A. Sanders’s Woodcock. Very hi com. and high com., O. E. 
Pease’s Dash and Luey- Com., G. H. Volker’s Whipand G. Ward- 
er’s Cora. 

BLACK AND TAN SETTERS.—lst, M. Weber’s Printz; 2d, G. 
Stoddard’s Dash, 


LE. av igh com., W. D, Bickham’s Dash. 
Mickey 0. Bite 


ut down at mid-day. Both started 


Beauty Belle. Very high com., E. V. Hale’s Maggie H. Puppies: 
ist, He Gebhart’s Queen Belle; 3d, G. F. Kuhn’s Chance. Nery Diep 
com. reserye, B. McElderry’s Duke. Very high com., H. K, 
Chubb’s Madhra Rhue. Com., J, L. Wood’s Gipsy Nell; G. H. 
Volker’s Willard; W. 1. McElderry’s Gipsy Queen and R. Weaver's 
Snoozer. 

POINTERS. OHAMPION—Reserve Kennels’ Patti M. OPEN— 
Dogs; Large—ist and very high com., Dayton Kennel Club’s Pap 
Smizer and King Shot; 2d, Idstone Kennels’ Patterson.-UNDER 
55LBS.—ist and high com., Dayton Kennel Club’s Rumpty and 
Bull's Hye; 2d, Kyles & Keely’s Leon, Very high com , G. Zettler’s 
Glendale. High com,,G, A. Pomeroy’s Tip. Bitches; Large and 
small—ist, very high com. and high com., Idstone Kennels’ Romp 
Lilly Bang and Actress; 2d and very high com. (2). Dayton Kennel 
Club’s Meteor’s Maid, Dayton’s Pride and Meteor’s Trinket. Com., 
Mrs. GC, I. Engel’s Accident, Pwppies: Ist, Idstone Kennel’s Pat- 
terson; 2d, Dayton Kennel Club’s Bodine’s Best. Very high com,, 
Mrs. C. I. Engel’s Lady Trinket and A. W.. Hitch’s Queen Bow. 


COCKER SPANIELS.—lst, Kyles & Keely’s Trinket; 2d, C. 
Sanders’s BollS. Very high com., W. D. Keating’s Julia and L-. 
P, Samp’s Bessie S. High com., C. Sanders’s Nellie S., 0. Ander- 
son’s Fanny and W, D. Keating’s Fanny, Com,, Mrs, W. E. McEIl- 
derry’s Prince. 

FOXHOUNDS.—1st and 2d, G. L, Makely’s Dick and Hunter. 

BEAGLES.—Iist, 2d and high com. (three), Mrs. G. H. Hill's 
Banker, Majority, Topsy, Minnie and Pansy. Very high com., H. 
R. Watrous’s Guy, 

PE SUUR DS st and 2d, Idstone Kennels’ Wallexie and 
rince. 

BASSET HOUNDS,—1st and 2d, Idstone Kennels’ Fanchon and 
Nimrod. 

COLLIES.—lst and very high com,, W. M. Hunter's Collie and 
Bruces 2d, G. Will’s Rob Roy Iil. ‘High com,, G. H, Volker’s 
Shep. 

BULLDOGS.—ist, G, Will’s Rose; 2d, P. Bamnan’s Jack. Very 
high com., J. Zimmer's Jack. High com,, C. W. Mack’s Loaf and 

. P. Quirk’s Fannie. Com., OC. Collins’s Lady Pilot, 

BULL-TERRIERS.—Ist and 2d, G. Will’s Flirt and Fan. Very 
high com., H. Justice’s Gem. 

BLACK AND TAN TERRIBHRS.—Iist, G. Will’s Three Cheers; 
2d, A. W. Hitch’s Tip. 

HARD-HAIRED TERRIERS.—Ist, W.S. Jackson’s Elswick Lad 
I.; 2d and very high com., J. F. Nicholson’s Nellie and Little Nell. 

YORKSHIRE TERRIERS.—Ilst, Miss Bessie L. Rowe’s Paddy; 
2d, G. Will’s Midge. Very high com., Mrs. E. L. Rowe's Mouse. 

KING CHARLES SPANIELS.—ist, Mrs. H. Gillespie's Felice; 
2d, Chas. Sanders’s Victoria. 

PUGS.—ist, J.D. Smith’s Dido; 2d, H. B. Pruden’s Fritz. Very 
high com. reserve, H. Sanders’s Minnie. Very high com., R. G. 
Swadener’s Sweetness and A. A. Thresher’s Pip. gh com., C.G, 
Lowry’s Ko Ko and Miss H, 8. Lowry’s Nick, 


MISCELLANEOUS.—ist, MeGrew & Wyler’s Beauty; 2d, Miss 
Carrie §. Murphy’s Bird. 
SPECIAL PRIZES. 


Best collection English setters, Miami Kennels. English setter, 
Kyles and Kelly’s Rose of Canada. Bitch owned in Dayton, G. H. 
Volker’s Lady VY. Irish setter, H, E, Chubb’s Zella Glenduff, 
Bitch in open class, G. H. Volker’s Duck. Puppy, H. Gebhart’s 
Queen Bell. Gordon setter, M. Webber’s Printz. Pointer, Dayton 
Kennel Club’s Pap Smizer. Bitch, Reserve Kennels’ Patti M. 
Puppy, Idstone Kennel’s Patterson, Collection, Dayton Kennel 
Club. Cocker spaniel dog, C. Sanders’s Bob 8. _ Bitch, Kyles and 
Kelly’s Trinket. Dachshund, Idstone Kennel'’s Wallexie. Basset 
hound, Idstone Kennels’ Fanchon, Collie, W, M, Hunter’s Collie. 
Yorkshire terrier, Miss Bessie L. Rowe’s Paddy. King Charles 
spaniel, Miss H. Gillespie’s Felice. Black and tan terrier owned 
in Dayton, Mrs. H. J. Hinck’s Flora. Pug in open class, J. D. 
Smith's Dido. ulidog, §. Well’s Rose. Newfoundland, J. F-. 
Doerger’s Carl. Collection deerhounds and greyhound, McGrew 
and Wylie. Sporting dog, Reserve Kennels’ Patti M. Trick dog, 
C, Sanders’s Nellie §. Largest number in miscellaneous class, 
Dayton Kennel Club, best in class, McGrew and Wylie’s Italian 
greyhound Beauty. 

RESERVE. 

Dayton, O., Oct. 5. 


THE DANBURY DOG SHOW. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The fifth annual bench show of the Danbury Agricultural 
Society was held in connection with their fair this week, Oct, 
5 to 8, There were about 150 entries, the same being received 
up to the time of the show, although the entries were adver- © 
tised to_close Sept. 29. Mr. Geo. E. Sears and J. H. Seeley 
were advertised as superintendent and assistant, but the 
duties of the position were performed by Mr. Wm, Tallman 
who also officiated as judge of sporting dogs. Mr. Edward. 
Lever judged the non-sporting classes. Mr. Tallman not 
only judged but fed and virtually ran the show, as no one 
else would. Billy does not like tosee things left undone, 
and everything would have been left so but for him. The 
awards gave satisfaction and the classes were well handled. 
Another year I hope that the ey will appoint some one 
in the position of superintendent that is familiar with the 
business. Below I give the 

AWARDS. 
MASTIFES.—Dogs: 1st, T. W. Towner's Max; 2d, J. H. Billing’s 
Major. Very high com., J. P. F. Daitchy’s Hero. Bitches: No 
entries. Puppies: 1st, M. Woodruffs Jil. Very high com., C 
Lyke’s Cassie. High com., M. Woodrufi’s Jack. 

ST. BERNARDS.—Dogs: Ist, N. M. George’s Adonis. Bitches: 
No entries. Puppies: Absent. 

NEW FOUNDEANDS.—I1si and 2d, W.G. Martin’s Major, Jr. 
and Juno. 

DEERHOUNDS.—CHAMPION—J. HE. Thayer's Lance.—OPnx—Ist 
and 2d, J. E. Thayer’s Duncan and Thora. Puppies: Ist, J. E. 
Thayer’s Dauntless. 

GREYHOUNDS.—Iist, J. H. Seeley’s Flash; 2d, H. Deforest’s 
Prince. 

POINTERS.—CuHAMPION—A bsent.—OPEN—Dogs: Ist, A. Collins’s 
Captain Fred; 2d, J. H, Seeley’s Rex. Bitches: Absent. 

ENGLISH SETTERS.—OpEN—Dogs: ist, Rosecroft Kennels’ 
Fairy King; 2d. G. W. Neal’s Pride of Orleans. High com., C. 
Phillip’s Duke. Bitches: 1st, G. W. Neal's Daisy Foreman; 2d, C, 
Phillip’s Millie. High com., Rosecroft Kennels' Hazel. Puppies: 
1st, Rosecroft Kennels’ Forest Belle; 2d, A. J. Lee’s Don Belton, 
Very high com, reserve and very high com. and com., J. Bron- 
son’s Belton, Rhoebe, Prince Foreman and King. High com., C. 
Phillip’s Midget. 

TRISH SETTERS.—CHAMPION—M. Richardson’s Hazel. OPEN 
—Dogs: 1st, A. W. Pearsall’s Redstone. Bitches: 1st, W. W Een- 
dall’s Lorna Doone; 2d, A. W. Pearsall’s Belle Ida. Puppies: 1si, 
2d and very high com. reserve, A. W. Pearsall’s Ginger, Agnes and — 
Sweetness. 

GORDON SETTERS.—Cuampron—Dog: J. E. Thayer’s Argus. 
Bitch: H. C. Glover's Norah.—OPEn—Dogs: 1st, B. C. Lynes’s Dick; 
2d, withheld. Bitches: 1st, B. F, Lewis’s Rose. Puppies: Withheld. 
FIHLD SPANIELS.—Dogs: 1st, Armstrong and Wallace’s 
Wilkies. 

COCKER SPANIELS.—Dogs: Ist, Fay & Baxter’s Ned Obo; 2d, 
Armstrong & Wallace’s Tobie. Bitches: Istand 2d, Fay & Baxter's 
Yum Yum and Widow Cliquot. Vette high com., Armstrong & 
Wallace’s Miss Wilkies. Puppies: Ist, Pay & Baxter’s Yum Yum; 
2d, Warwick Kennels’ Nigger. 

CLUMBER SPANIELS.—1si and 2d, M. Richardson’s Newcastle 
and Tyne. 

FOXHOUNDS.—ist, H. De Forest's Frank; 2d and high com., C, 
Philips’s Sailor and Rock. 

BEAGLES.—CHAMPION—Dog: A. H. Wakefield’s Little Duke. 
Biteh: A. H. Wakefield's Bush.—OpEx—Dogs: Ist and yery high 
com., Somerset Kennels’ Jubiter and My Maryland; 2d, G. Laick’s 
Goodwood Rattler. Very high com. reserve, high com. and com,, 
A. H. Wakefield’s Racer, Jr., Leader and Trifle. Bitches: Ist, very 
high com. and com., A. EH Wakefield's Twinkle, Chase and Silver; 
2d, very high com. reserve and high com., Summerset Kennels 
Jessie, Nellie and Virginia. Puppies: Ist and 2d, J. H. Seeley’s 
Nellie and Lillie. 

FOX-TERRIERS.—Dogs: Ist and very high com., J. E. Thayer’s 
Richmond Tyrant and Tip; 2d, W. W. Silvey’s Jaunty. High com., 
©. I. Bailey’s Jack Whitton. Bitches; Ist and 2d, J. K, Thayer's Di 
and Jaunty._ Very high com., C, I. Bailey’s Miss Slick. Puppies: 
ist, James Watson’s Nellie; 2d, C. I. Bailey’s Pond Lilly. 
COLLIES.—Dogs: 1st, Hempstead Farm Co.’s Lourie; 2d, C. E. 


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Osborne's Montrose. Very high com., H. T, Farnum’s Rex of Clyde. 
Bitches; 1st, Hempstead Farm Co.’s Twilight; 2d and very high 
com., C. E. Osborne’s Midlothian Lassie and Lady Edgecombe. 
High com., T. Glennon’s June Fairyiew. Puppies: 1st and 2d 
Hempstead Farm Co,’s Twilight and Lourie. Very high com, and 
high com., Rosecroft Kennels’ Shepherdess and Daisy, Com., W. 
G, Martin’s Cow Boy and F. D, Sulley’s Sandy McDonald. 

BULLDOGS.—CuHaAmpron—J. E. Thayer's Romulus. — OPpEN— 
Dogs: 1st, J. H. Thayer’s Moses; 2d, E. K. Sperry’s Taurusil. Very 
high com., C. D. Cugle’s Fostic. Bitches: Ist and 2d, J. E, Thayer’s 
Juno and Josephine, 

BULL-TERRIERS.—CHAmMPION—Diyvided; F. F. Dole’s Count 
and W.J. Comstock’s Victoria.—Orpen—Dogs: Ist. W.. W. Silvey’s 
The Baron, Bitches; Ist, F. F. Dole’s Lady Tarquin; 2d, withheld. 
Puppies: 1st, G. H. Dayidson’s The Duchess. 

BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS.—Ist and 2d, G. D. Woodill’s 
Queen and Victor. 

TOY TERRIERS.—I1st, B. OC. Lynes’s Cosetti; 2d, Dr. W. F. Lacy’s 
Nannie. 

PUGS.—Dogs: 1st, withheld; 2d, Mrs. 5. A. Barnum’s Zip. 
Bitches: ist, J. H. Seeley’s Susie; 2d, J.J. Hanlon’s Mamie. Pwup- 
pies: Ist and 2d, J. H. Seeley’s Peek-a-Boo and Fidget. 


MISCELLANEOUS.—Ist and 2d, J. H. Seeley’s terriers Fannie 


and Don Pedro. 
SPECIAL PRIZES. 


Best collection, J, E. Thayer, Second, A. H. Wakefield. Best 
pointer, A. Collins’s Captain Fred; setter, M. Richardson’s Hazel. 
collection from Danbury, B. C. lynes. Best bull-terrior, divided, 
F. F. Dole’s Count and W.J. Comstock’s Victoria. Collie, also 

uppy, Hempstead Farm Co.’s Twilight. Collection of pugs, J. H. 

eeley. Best St. Bernard, N. M, George’s Adonis. English setter, 
G. W. Neal's Daisy Foreman. Kennel Irish setters, A. W. Pear- 
sall. Cockers, Fay & Baxter. Best field spaniel, M. Richardson’s 
Neweastle. Beagle, A. H.Wakefield’s Little Duke; beagle puppy, J. 
H. Seeley’s Nellie. Bulldog, J. EK. Thayer's Romulus. Pug, J. H. 
Seeley’s Susie. Smallest dog, B. 0. Liynes’s Cosetti. Fox-terrier, 
J. E. Thayer's Richmond Tyrant. Gordon setter in open class, B. 
F. Lewis’s Rose. Newfoundland, W. G, Martin’s Major, Jr. Grey- 
hound, J. H. Seeley’s Flash. In miscellaneous class, J. H. Seeley’s 
Fanny. Brace of beagles, A. H. Wakefield’s Little Duke and 
Twinkle. GEDO. 


COLLIE SWEEPSTAKES.—Under the auspices of the 
Collie Club of America,—First collie sweepstakes, for pup- 
pies bern in the United States or Canada, on or after March 
1, 1886, Entrance 55 each, to be paid to the Secretary of the 
Collie Club at the time of entry. The sweepstakes to be 
decided at a shew in the spring of 1887, to be selected by the 
Executive Committee of the Collie Club. The winner to 
receive 50 per cent. of the sweepstakes; 25 per cent to go to 
the second, 15 per cent to the third, and 10 per cent to the 
fourth, In entering dogs for the show at which it is decided to 
hold the collie sweepstakes, it will be necessary to enter 
them according to the regulations of that show, paying the 
entry fee, and placing them in such classes as the exhibitor 
may choose; and also specifying on the entry blank that they 
are ‘‘to compete for the collie sweepstakes.’’ Hntries close 
December 1, 1886. Blanks may be obtained by addressing 
the Secretary, Mr. George A, Smith, 520 Walnut street, Phil- 
adelphia, Pa. 


THE IRISH SETTER CLUB.—The executive committee 
of the Irish Setter Club have decided to hold field trials 
this fall in North Carolina the week after the finish of the 
Hastern Field Trials. There will be but one event, an all- 
aged stake, open to all Irish setters, with first, second and 
third prizes. As soon as arrangements are perfected the 

ublic will be notified through the rolumns of FOREST AND 
STREAM. AJ] interested in the Irish setter should lend their 
infimence to make the trials a success. For information re- 
lating to details, communications may be addressed to Mr. 
Max Wenzel, Hoboken, N. J. 


SAN FRANCISCO DOG SHOW,—In comments, page 
169, first column, for ‘“‘marshal’’ read martial; second column, 
for ‘‘nondescript animal”’ read magnificent animal. 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 


R. Mc#., Alloway Lodge.—A collie bitch, fourteen months old, 
caught distemper at Boston show, She quickly recovered except- 
ing a cough that still clings to her. Can you recommend treat- 
ment for her? Ans. Give an aloes and iron pill night and morning, 

A. C, M,, New York.—A dog has had eczema for fifteen months, 
and I have tried almost every remedy without effect. Ans, If 
there are scattered spots, wash with carbolic soap and rubin 
gently ointment of Peruvian balsam. If the whole body is affected 
dust the surface with calomel. Give Fowler’s solution of arsenic 
in food—five drops night and morning. 


Rifle and Crap Shooting. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


RANGE AND GALLERY. 


WILMINGTON, Del.. Oct.8.—On the 6th the Wilmington and 
West Chester rifle clubs shot two matches at Stockton Range, 
Camden, N. J. Massachusetts target, 200yds. off-hand: 

Wilmington Team. , 
mE at) U see ey eos be eine ee be 7 910 91211 12 10 11 11—102 


a SPOS nes eee ean ee 310 711101211 9 11 10— 94 
FE eeott Pe er Sara LS, 1011 9 7 812 9 6 10 11— 93 
IW AMET OTT Gi sec orders eve nane 8 811111 9 8 71 5S— 89 
Citlarintenimec:. ceed eee cee ss 652) > SAO 9-8) Seti— st 
TUNE GELS fe ote resco ote ve deeply 410 9 9 810 411 9 Y—81 
TTT vets ete oni bee bre 510 9 61112 6 8 7 8— 81—820 

West Chester Team. 

CioetIsati e.g sehen seer 10 711i 9WWUT F101 
GENVNEOMD einer) ie obi: aaa 910 9 10 10 12 10 10 10 10—100 
G Williamson..............-.--% 9 6 911 9101110 9 11— % 
SVE Mee Ht. ele ace ea lao 910 8 9 4i1 9 811 D— 90 
SPS TAISON Sines e. oc rece 108 7 9 9 910 710 10— 89 
POW SD AV IOP Ss ice ee nen tineae » 9 8 § 810 Til 8 9 8— 86 
T Rodebaugh,..-.........-..0-+% 6 710 8 § 910 910 9— 86 
nis eba te, ec ns mek peat 81111 4 810 9 9 9 6— & 
H Manderson.......s-20.-e+eeeee 710 51010 5 910 6 10— 82—814 


TM AIS, acs Wi, PANU a weed? 11 11 12 1011 12 12 11 11-118 

io vy 25 es 900 eee li 912 211 11 12 12 11 12-113 

1 Se ee Re Se eee 10 12 12 11 12 12 10 10 11 10—110 

8 J Newman......-...--+-+..0++ 91211 11111211 9 10 12—108 

CUFeinely itso ae eee nes 912111111 111011 12 9-107 

AUDA TE. MMR ELE AS toca ae 5 10 12 10 10 10 11 10 11 11 11—106 

Oa WONG ioe ete ates sleet 12 11 911 11 10 11 10 10 10—106 

WB peda: otc Ut sitcmals hasenes 11111031 9 811101011—102 

BAS eine per... aber cone Tl 9101012101011 8 8— 99—D64 

sae! Cae eit tt 12 10 11 12 10-113 

WOM eDAGLT. «Soren pyt oats mele alter y 2 10— 

DOW sMSON seas - <2 oe i a iF it a0 a + ce 8 ae ig 
IWATA GUBOT OP besa eoeewiatals 2 2 12 11—I1? 

ee ret teti 0 et SO ae eae, 10 11 12 11 10 12 11 11 12 11—111 

FEL Alia ae 5 PAY CS 12 10 11 11 12 11 11 11: 11 1—111 

G Williamson .... 22. 2-2-0. ees Li 12 12 12 11 11 11 10 10 11—111 

MSE a yea, eee er soe toca s ok 111010 912 918 11 11 15—105 

TT) Witiaylorenes .ceeee aes 1110 911 9 9 10 11 11 11—102 

UR HC U1 pae eee oes 91111 1071 1016 9 10 11—102—979 


During the progress of the matches other members of the Wil- 
mington Club shot at 500yds. The score is as follows out of a pos- 


sible 50 points: 

HeSimpson.. ee. ee 444454443440 QV O'Connor. ......2424204204—24 
JE een iaat Darts 532344338833 W A. Bacon......::. 202225404223 
EM Clark.......5.. 5432302254—27 


Wilmington and West Chester clubs, to take place at Schuetzen 
Park, this city, on Oct, 20. 


THE MASSACHUSETTS RIFLE ASSOCIATION. 


ALNUT HILL RANGE, Oct. 7.—The fall meeting of the 
Massachusetts Rifie Association was begun at the range at 
Walnut Hill to-day. The attendance was much larger than is 
usual on the first day. The wind blew from 1 o’clock and was very 
trying to the rifiemen. Mr. Chase made two clean scores of 70 in 
the rest match, Mr. Small, editor of the Rifle, with Capt, Ira 
Paine, the well known shot, visited the range, and the latter gen- 
tleman, though not competing for a prize, made a splendid score 
of 244 out of a possible 250 in the revolver match, putting in 10 con- 
secutiye tens, and also making one clean score at 25yds. 

Oct. 9.—The meeting closed this afternoon, It has been a success 
as far as the small-bore men are concerned, but the absence of 
mnilitary shooters was noticeable. The revolver match, the first 
of its kind eyer held at a meeting of this association, was a suc- 
cess, Capt. Paine, a professional, beating J. Francis, an amateur, 
but 10 points on the total,a record of which Mr, Francis can well be 
proud. The meeting was held under the most favorable auspices 
ever enjoyed by the association, the weather being as near perfect 
as can be expected for three consecutive days at this season of the 
year. 

Among several of the best shots the competition was especially 
warm. Indeed, in the off-hand match the leadership was con- 
stantly shifting, and during the closing half hour this afternoon 
the position of “high man’ was held by three different contest- 
ants, Mr. Reed made 9 consecutive 10s (upon the standard Ameri- 
can target) being the largest run of 10s ever made upon this target 
inan off-hand match. is Avereeate score reached 311, placing 
him in the lead. Mr. Francis then returned to the contest, having 
been devoting his time to the revolver match, and _ in afew min- 
utes had bettered his score, which had been the leading one, mak- 
ing an aggregate of 312. This placed him again in advance of all 
others, but Mr. Richardson resumed the struggle, making a score 
of G6 in 7 shots, and an aggregate of 315, thereby again displacing 
Mr. Francis from the lead. The interest during this portion of the 
contest was intense, and congratulations were cordially bestowed 
upon the successive leaders. The shooting in the off-hand match 
closed at 4 o’clock and the prize list was made up and the prizes 
distributed in season for all to return to Boston on the 5:52 train. 
The fine weather, in connection with the efficient work done by 
the employes, has left little to be desired by those who entered the 
matches. Following are the namesof the prize winners in the 


various matches: 
Decimal Off-hand Match. 
E F Richardson.61 62 62 64 66-315 R B Edes (mil) 


SETA CIS. is one 60 60 63 63 66—312 AEE. Sbeetere 47 47 50 538 55—272 
W O Burnett...60 61 61 64 65—311 J LThomas..... 52 53 54 56 56 -271 
A OC White......62 62 62 6262—310 J R Missam..... 39 53.5455 60—271 
G F Ellsworth. .60 61 62 62.63—308 BG Warren....52 53 54 64 57—270 
OM Jewell .....59 60 61 63 63—306 CN Edgell......50 51 54 55 60—270 
Hid Grams oo. 58 61 61 62 64—306 FH Rideout....50 50 52 56 61269 
A BSmall.......58 58 59 6165-301 AL Bundy... .51 53 53 44 56—268 
W 4H Beardsley.47 58 59 62 62—298 W H Oler....... 52 53 53 53 55—266 
BE Mamson... 2... 58 58 58 6061—295 Kirk...... aoe 51 52 58 43 538—263 
JB Fellows. ....59 57 57 58 54-205 W Wisher.......50 52 2 53 54261 
G R Warfield... ..55 58 58 61 62—294 C LHolmes..... 48 50 52 52-54—256 
W_D Palmer..... 56 56 59 60 60—291 C A Joslin...... 46 46 51 42 60—256 
W Charlies ......56 57 57 59 59—288 A Law.......... 48 49 51 52 54—2A4 
G W Foster......55 55 57 58 59-284 § Clarke........ 49 49 49 49 57—253 
GG Franklin ..55 55 57 57 58—282. J P Bates....... 45 46 49 52 58—250 


FA Whitney....53 56 46 56 60—281 Sammel Merrill.47 47 47 50 56—247 


GH Pierce...... 54 65 55 57 58—279 SL Walker.. ..47 48 49 50 52—246 
E T Stephens. ...52 52 5657 60—277 H Worthington45 48 48 48 49—238 
BM Pitts........53 5455 5559-276 M Winthrop 

Henry W........55 54 54 54 5827: (mil) ....+-20—38 40 40 45 49—231 


G& C Goodale ....52 53 4446 57-272 E E Worthen 
(mil) .. ..+20—388 38 40 44 45—223 


Rest Ma tech. 
D Li Chase..... 69 66 69 70 70—347 Washburn..... G8 63 68 67 70—342 


J W Frye......69 69 69 69 70-346 HJoseph....... 65 66 67 68 68—334. 
S Francis......69 69 6g 69 70—316 GC Goodale...65 65 66 66 69—331 
S Wilder:.-- ... 69 69 69 69 69—345 CH Brown....64 65 66 66 67—3828 


ABSmall .....68 68 68 69 79—348 GW Whitcomb 64 65 66 
00yd. Carton Match. 


66 67—328 


M Winthrop...35 34 36 38 388—182 RB Edes.......31 33 34 85 36—169 
W Charles ....35 35 36 36 39-181 AL Bundy..... 81 31 32 33 3h—162 
C Williams. ...34 35 338-173 Hasterbrooke..21 24 27 27 29—128 


BH Carter.,..--. 33 33 34 34 36—170 F L Creesy....21 23 238 24 30—121 
Revolver Match. 

48 49 50—244 T Oarter....... 44 45 46 47 47—229 
Peiirangis: sc 46 47 48—234 C Dunn........ 45 45 46 46 46—228 
Pi Po ful Us OT ae 46 47 48—233 J B Osburn....42 44 44 45 4/—222 
W Charles..... 45 45 46 45 48—232 A Smith.. ....40 41 41 43 45-216 


Capt I Paine... 


BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Oct. 9.—Bridgeport Rifle Club at Read- 
moor this afternoon, 20)yds: 


PET ebnbibataits ee eens eo eek 9899 U 9 6 610 10—85 
W HiBeardsley saat eres aal 10 7 810 9 9 9 7 6 6—SI 
TD BRIMSRESD se eee tape isan: ae sll 7 510 810 8 6 8 9 7% 
Cbollt echt... fo) ra te ki tbn Sacks 38 5 8 8 8 8 9 9 10-76 
WeBewWiheelet. 252-2 .eisss pees ess: 877 819 8 710 8 7% 
PT EMAURTCEL eet inacb sath aceon crr 8109 6756 6 8 8 572 
Rs SoSasRe ls aaope cen aia)o 4. ee ecu eye 9895 5 5 7 810 4—70 
ASR GAGEY Ss ees sce SER ee Penns nailed 65 4 66 8 6 2 6 7-56 
MM SWAPNCR 1... ee verseb pte ees ae 745 5 8 5 6 3.5 3h 
rr AMV OMS: ene ac cenoe ae em 4354214 510 5—4 
HE Sentences saeco eee ooo pee Be 6B. ed 15) eth. Te at 
W # Howes. ..:2:- ...2. 00. pa amibys leet bet 783382 4 5 8 2 441 
GUABarberme suns. a wnead tale? op mae 7144641 3 4 6—4 
Vie Stolns sadly Perens prea > ose 51443 5 4 6 4 3-89 


Beardsley wins the badge for best average. Beardsley, Hub- 
bard and Marsh competed in the match of 50 shots with the 
following result: Beardsley 390, Hubbard 379, Marsh 362. The 
club’s prize shoot will be held about Oct. 14 and will continue for 
two days. Cash prizes to the value of $155 will be Offered in addi- 
tion to a large list of other prizes. 


Detisle 1.20 Le §455555555—49 Hazeltine....--..... 4444444454—41 
Brown .....0-5+ ,.. 445555446 Ward .............25 4354444343 —58 
FUENS Sloman ee , 445455445545 Blanchard.......... 3343454344—37 
Kappler saienets- 4554454355—45 ZBRO 


MANCHESTER, N. H., Oct. 7—There was an excellent attend- 
ance at the rifle range this afternoon, and the sport provided by 
the various matches was heartily enjoyed. The team shooting 
was the leading event in which the rather small total of 656 was 
recorded, the marksmen not doing as well as ordinarily. Lack of 


practice apd a bothersome east wind was the cause, Mr. Dodge’s 
82 card was first-class. The record made in the various events is 
ended: 
wee Practice Match, Possible 210. 
cTiske ARAGHON Vox. ce etic eect ase aera ca ab ahiey ante enable ee 
Ye PATA Cs ec otete Soli spate arte at) = > Free ee bebeier etary Lickers 30 00 00— 30 
Handicap Prize Match, Possible 100. 
DV VESSELS. a pitts oo rare as sale PPOs = ana 19 8 46 7 7 7-8 8—71 
E J Knowlton. 979 7 & 2 31010 5—70 
Re-entry.. .:9 497769 8 8 9 3-70 
Re-entry.....---. 9.9% 6.5 % 5 BG 4 7—64 
Medal Match, Possible 100. 
069 8 6 6 5 4 6—68 
eo 7 4810 6 8 5 7 8 6—69 
G@& ceibt 38667 6 8 610 06 
fel elivetadry roe Sye\ssange tp oritc $e i i 
i Team Match, Possible 100. 
A GRID BAPE, tens ~ 5 (abe bees hea 71010 610 6 7 810 88 
OMAP Abe chess hemes Celery 9 46 710 9 6 7 6 6—70 
PG EEN st oace 9 aes orvd gece eae Ae 7 710 8 465 8 7 668 
VVIVRUILELENENY sb swe dn Lene eepa apt ee 67 7 8 579 8 5b 8-87 
Heat POw sels. east Siege ames ceee oo 5 8 67 8 5b 7 7 5 6—64 
Ts VV aL pita eats emia soe at ocean 6869463 7 6 8-8 
TeAGMSTICSIoN. . peeslu ese et resale 2969 45 9 6 6 76 
GeA Meigen. coy: etaept sao tlasleler so 6 6 45 86 8 58 2 
ClWetemplens... uel sere seals alee, 5% 45 7 6 6 4 9 5—59 
ld, PSUW.GTAR pe). aah caters ti aoe ares aie beat 5 7 8 4 6 6 5 4 5 10—55 


rm 


A match, six men to a team, will be shotnext week, and the final 
event, 10 men to a team, the same as to-day, will be shot the week 
following. 


BOSTON GALLERY SHOOTING.—The all comers’ match at 
the Mammoth Rifie Gallery, Boston, wliich opened on the first of 
the month, has already brought out some good shooting. The 
match is best 10 scores or a possible 400, 50yds. off-hand, during the 
month. The contest for the prizes promises to be very close, and 
more brilliant shooting can be looked for later, as many rifiémen 
now busy with the Walnut Hill and other out-door matches have 
signified their intention of entering: 


TAD Poseanatia 0) ee 02208 coe 44 44 43 43 43 43 42 42 41 41426 
A NY GN cee en Sele + oo DL pe aetd eres 44 44. 43 43 43 42 42 42 41 40—424 
ee @eAgr Oller. eters tie ia ek eas ot 43 43 43 42 42 42 42 41 40 40—418 
PI VVERIE A ot eke eee _.-.. 44 43 43 42°42 42 41 40 40 40—417 


BUFFALO, Oct. 7.—The annual competition forthe State trophy 
by teams from the several organizations of the Fourth Division of 
the N, Y. State National Guard took place at Bay View to-day. 
There was a large attendance of military men on the range and 
great interest was manifested in the competition. Company B, 
74th, and Company F, 65th, head the list,and the State prize is 
carried off by Company B by just a single point. The competition 
was under the supervision of Col. P. P. Beals, assistant inspector 
general of rifle practice, assisted b pa es A, H, G. Hardwick, 
inspector of rifle practice for the Fourth Brigade. Hach team 
consisted of six enlisted men. The scores were as follows out a 
possible 25 per man at each target: 

Tp aeEae B, 74th Regiment. 


200 200 500 
Sergt EL Gager....19 12 $1 Corp Chas Bogart..16 11 
Sergt C H Flower. .13 fi] 19 Corp CH Spalding 14 4 
Sergt Fred W Ives.18 11 29 PyiCH Baker..... 19 4 


fj 
B | way 


Company F, 65th Regiment. First Sep. Com., Penn oe 


Corp AEEmblidgel17 18 85 SergtE E Ormsby.18 1 32 
Sergt Pf Elsaesser...25 14 29 SergtC HBonner,.18 18 31 
Sergt E A Smith...14 8 22 Sergt W W Clark..12 ie eS 
SergtC Gebhardt..14 14 28 SergtC WMiller...6 1 17 
Sergt L Gethoefer..13 4 1 PyiF R Gillette. ...16 2 18 
Corp John C Flint..13 2 15 PytCH Flynn.....17 12 29 

141 


146 
No. 1, 42d Sep. Co., Niagara Balls. No. 2, 42d Sep Co., Niagara vos 


Sergt C J Mason... .17 7 Seret F BH Devaux. .16 Cae! 
QMSergt Scheyter.9 10 19 CorpCS Rice....... 19. A 328 
Pyt HE ABabcock...20 10 30 PvtJ Hanrahan....19 9 28 
Pvt E E Phillpot...17 2 1 Pvt Pratt Po vo 0 9 
Pyt RK N Campbell..18 7 2 Pvt FL Gregory....13 2 1b 
Pyt D Rueckhoff.. .15 4 20 PvtJ CBrewets...16 18 29 
137 126 

No. 3, 42d Sep Co., Niagara Falls. | Comdany D, 74th Regiment. 

Corp G Barker..... 8 9 Ty Pvt JM Garret....J6 19 35 
Pyt Malvin Fowler.12 " 19 PytG Rogers....... 14 f 22 
Pvt GC W Young.... 9 7 16 Sergt JR Kimball.13 0 13 
Pvt Wm Young....15 4 19 Sergt F Arderman.i1 Y oth 
Pvt Walter Jones..,17 4 21 Corp AL Warner..6 12 £418 
Pvt C TConroy....17 18 30 Sergt C Holgroye..13 eto 
: i 118 
At the conclusion of the contest for the State trophy, a subscrip- 
ranklin with 


tion match was shot, which was won by Capt. Wim. 
a score of 41; Sergt. B.A. Amsbury, of the Ist Sep. Co., second with 
35, and Sergt. F. W. Ives, of Co. B. 74th, third with 34, 


HAVERHILL (MASS.) RIFLE CLUB, Oct. 9.—Record match: 
10 9 6 810 & 0 


J JBUsheldtn se Sane: be. beclddeddas 7 710 779 
ANG ETL. weir, - snare bee ee 2 otal eget ces 8 410 610 5 9 9 8 "6 
AS Od sled uu ye: BES RS Hh He 998 97 7 7-8 6 610-75 
Ashdvetly. tee Os Wee a ogy pe 71089668 5 7 571 
CLBRO Ut or toe cet eee Cereal 94465 69 5 5 7-60 
ASB Linge: hey eS ORES oe ers ear eee {4678 8 3 6 7 9-60 
The weather conditions during the match were good. Telegraph 
match, Oct. 2, with the Franklin Rifle Club, of Hartford, Conn., 
200yds., off-hand, Nothing below 4 to count: 

Wily) Palmers) ) trict eset ser 1010 810 8 8101010 7—#1 

TAs TUT GH lyfe - AER OE Le ee sen 4 88 TT TS 7 8 2-68 
JvBUSMELGN.\1.0es ENR eeeeerre sees o638 7 8 7 8 6 8 9% 
EU Pee and: dade s 5 perce 7 71010 710 4 6 8 6—T8 
Siighnisone es eo cteoress 8 44477 6 9 6 7T—R 

J F Brown..... ayes 049 59 76 5 0 9—54 

W Worthen.... 6669 77 5 7 8 8-66 

F Merrill..... .6 6 8 4 8 5 5 8 8 5—63 
CB Wright... OES Cine Lie 558 8 79 0 5 8 5—60 
MMP TOG Pe mas ema ue ate. we, 6% 6 0 5 0 4 6 6 4—44—659 

Franklins telegraphed that they were unable to shoot. 

Record Match. 
W D Palmer 910 6 5 510 71010 8—8l 


AS idl s Cellet cee AS Apes aoe. Spey Peta ale 6 410 610 6 6 510 6—67 
W Worthen 75 65 6 6 5 8—66 

Mr. Palmer made a fine score in the match and in both scores, 
which were shot in succession, 10 out of 20 shots; count 100. A 
pretty good showing for off-hand work. 

GARDNER, Mass., Oct.6.—At the last regular meet at Hackma- 
tack Range ot the Gardner Rifle Club the standard decimal target 
was used. The shcoting was off-hand, distance 200yds. The re- 
sults were as follows: : ‘: 

G F Elisworth......... 82 88—l170 GC Goodale...........75 T6—151 
Geo R Warfield....... 8 7—161 CN Edgell............. 72 T6—148 

WALNUT HILL.—I’a Paine will give an exhibition of his skill 
with the revolver at the range of the Massachusetts Rifle Associa- 
tion, Walnut Hill, Oct. 15, The weapon will be the regulation 
Army revolver, .44 calibre, distance S0yds., 100 shot on the Standard 
American Target. 


THE TRAP. 


publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared ®y the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries. Correspondents who favor us with club scores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. 


HAMILTON, Ont., Oct. 6.—Quarterly sweepstakes of the Wild- 
Howlers’ Gun Club, held at John Dyne’s, Burlington Beach. Shoot 
No. 1,7 Peoria blackbirds, 2 traps, screened, 18yds, rise: 


Scores fo 


Riorden........0s0++- 011111—6 ‘John Smyth............ w—0 
A PRANR TAS jodeo onda oe 1111101—6 ‘Griffiths................ 0111110—5 
Ain yhoo teehee OOINI0—3 Pett. 21.2 Sc. 0001111—4 
BO WEOTiivo oct sneer rave OC 10) Wi Sd be a Toye ea A 1100111—5 
Jee. . o. eeerasmee eispacee 1117 


5 iShi0a fo) eee be He emes ta bre THVTLOI—6! sGerithths: Fh). 1010111—5 
(ACS bhiecce st, as «+ 011101—5_“‘Stephens............-. .O11111—6 
WO WEOW OA G72 =e l-o arg 1l0n11—6 EV Spencer.... ....... 1100101—4 
HipkKins.. 2.6 eases ne «e LI00010—3 Weill... cc cere eens 1001010—3 
Ri ot sees sg Ae fab = TAIT ——B OTM aware, ah tow sees 1010111—5 
GroGKe brace ates ano OO110I1—4  Morris.........4....5. -0100001—2 
Mclean. .24...-<.. 522-8! OOG01I1--8 Riorden............5..- 11nd d—5 
TRUOKCT ays rete oe ad lee 01000113 W Stroud.............- 1011011—5 


Griffiths and 
Stroud divided second; Crooks third, MeLean fourth. 
Shoot No. 3. 


SETOUC Melee eee 1111111—7 Stephens.......  .--.-.. 1111110—6 
Pott Tees che ede CADE O11N1—5 ~Hipkins ........,... 1110100—4 
DB, Spencer....... 27... Q101101—4_ Jenne........... 

A-Srnytih >, Ceslia: i atiat 1OM110—5 Cline........ ... 

Bo wrote ao1 nade ees 1111101—6_- Jno Smyth 

Riordeny ... 4 72 os. Q110100—3 Griffiths.,.............- _.1110110—5 
(POOR Ar tY- nsw sean . .0011010—3 


Stroud and Jenne divided first and second, Bowron and Stephens 


ird. 
Shoot No. 4—Class shoot: 


Woustroude:83.2aihc. Wes 01111116 - 1001101—4 
Petia’. ..etec.cehee-> ...-- 10100103 1110110—5 
Stephens 1101011—5 1010111—5 
Bowron.....- ..- 0117111—6 1110100—4 
Sour h Ca Ape .--1111111—7 1101001—4 
Hipkins .0010100—2 1100001—3 
Riorden 11 11—7 eon lnnt 1101001—4 
A Smyth _...-.-L100UI—5  -W os 1110111—6 

Riorden first, Stroud, Bowron and Weir divided second, Griffith 
third. 

Shoot No. 5: 
Griffith Am IDKINS. i pers e seeaseeeed 11010—8 
Pathe re ace eens GIGI 9 GANG. oon t2 ceaeseer 10110—8 
Stephens 00I—3 ASmyth...............:.- 10011—3 
Bowrou TOO 3. VEIT. sy. ku eeceneaee —?2 

ine 10101-—3 

Griffith first, Cline and Jenne divided second. 

Shoot No. 6. : 

Le RE Mee ets tot. aaa 11101—4+ Stephens............. ,- ++ 00010 —L 
SANT wih restr s ote «ee W11—5 Bowron............... .-, OLI—4 
Stroud R.....-. “eee Nes TIA —s JAipkine! yee Soper 10110—3 


LONG BRANCH, Oct. 9.—The rejurn match between the South- 
Side Gun Club of Newark and the West End Gun Club of this 
place was shot here this afternoon and was won by the home club 
by ascore of 190 to 188. King, of the Newark team, hit every bird. 
The conditions were 20 clay-pigeons each, l8yds. rise, from a 
screened trap. Misses were scored by the ringing of an electric 
bellin the scorer’s tent by the judges atthe screen. The score: 
West End Club—Charles Morris 19, Bearmore 16, Cubberly 16, W. 
Price 17, Jophia Van Dyke 14, 8. Brutt. 14, A. Gubberly 19, B. E, 
Taber 11, W. D. Campbell 19; total 180, South Side Club—Hobart 
19, McFadden 12, Wheaton 18, Thomas 17, Terrell 16, Heritage 15, 

illips 17, Pickering 14, Whitehead 12, Breintnall 18, C. Yon ee 
gerke 10, 20; total 188. 


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LA SALLE 


N. Y:, Sept: 50, Niagara River Shooting Club match 
for gold medal, 15 Niagara Falls blackbirds, 18ydsi 
Kelloge........ {oo o00uLLL— 9 Smith (E H).. -10ugi1ii11i1—14 
Barker...-..,. ,00I10101100111-10 ‘Treat... ...-..-111010111111101—12 
Hopkins. .....,,11001101101101—10 Jenne, Jr... ,,.0111111N0N—13 
Jewett. ....-...-001101111101111—11 


dal 
Maich for gold badge, 15 Niagara Falls blackbirds, l8yds.: : 
Kellogg, ... ....11001001010111— 9 Jenne, Jr.... _..110001111101101—10 
Barker....,....111011011010101—10 eet PEA Cas te 01001101171116i1—10 


badge of 1886, and it having been won once cach by the above 
mentioned clubs, caused quite a flutter of excitement among their 
respective friends, The shooting grounds were admirably selected 
at Point Pleasant, close upon the bank of the Mississippi River, just 
in front of agave of towering cottonwood trees. It was estimated 
that there were not less than 300 persons present, It was well 
understood throughout the parish tliat the St. Gabriel and Fabian 
clubs were well matched. iu the contest to-day the St. Gabriels 
were led by Capt. Fred Syoop, and the Fabians by their President, 
Capt. James A: Ware, The score at the close stood as follows: 


plug, and that cunbine the plug a cutter won’t mend matters a bit 
Tt will also be conceded that, if a tolerable sort of cutter runs 
amuck among a fleet of local centerboards of inferior breed, 1i is 
likely to be an off day for the sloops. Such races go for naught im 
the question. I have for that reason confined the foregoing List to 
the recognized cracks in their classes, ' 
Where, then, du penne and Thetis come in? The answer is 
that neither has a record as a crack, and that no well-defined class 
exists which takes in their sizes. They are usually lumped with 
lavger or smaller divisions. Their true gauge is, therefore, not 


Hopkins. -......00010 w- mith ( H),...101111111101000— 9 | St, Gabriel—Dr. Browne 11, Hebert 7, Le Blanc 9, Mire 12, Stingle | easily discerned. So far as these yachts have made a record, I do 
dJewett.....- ...011100111111111—1. 14, Swoop 16, Pritchard 13, Grassin 17: total 99. Wabian—Dr. Owen | not intend to shirk the result, but add below a comparative table 
Team shoot, 10 blackbirds: : 12, Williams 10, Feltus 15, Murrel 18, J mel 16, Tuttle 17, Randolph | from which the two can be judged, apart from their doings with 
Jenne, ins OG og ae Seensea ee Seat “ 15, Ware 14; total 112. aoe bee size sedaust ae ened Sie Abe 

Kellogg. ,......-.1111010001— ih oi: sx.. ten = IGTON .. Oct. 9.— weekly shoot of the Wel- sis natural that the lay press should draw its conclusions ex~ 
Jowett. . 1101010101— 6 Howard. ....... (101111100— 6 Aho ay conan this See a the first prize win- | Clusively from the great international races. The lay writer 
PVGHt ieee: .1110011101— 7—29 Ifopkins.... .... 1100111001— 6—24 | pars in the several events were as follows: Six clay-pigeons— knows nothing else, and to him the record above will be a revela- 


tion. 


atch for Port Colburn badge, Barker challenged by Jenne, Jr. ) \ ; 
Mate . . Tt is natural that “the people,” whose knowledge is derived from 


‘ agate -ks—S] d Stanton, Six clay- 
45 bats, 10 clay-pigeons, Wardwell. Six bluerocks humway an anton clay: 


pigeons—Sanborn. Three pairs blackbirds—Shumway. Six clay- 


Barkers... sic: eceeeeceeessesee ve +-L10101110101110—10  0010110001—4—14 | ig —* Six b —Ad Stanton. Six blue- | the lay press, should accept without reservation the erroneous in- 

J ime “ r Hag Posters sear ae ei ge aa 110C001100—4—14 ieee ciaightaway Stanton, 6 eee ee and Stanton. bee promulgated by the nuinformed pens of many an editorial 
Hae) | ; Six =e F ar i ae t 3 yr t _ 

Barker.....c00ess0s- “011001 1i—G_— Jenne......... 61 ure o11110111-—7 Shae pay See crore Pia Statin ga wai But the opinions of the lay press and “the people” are ciphers in 


the world of yachting. The ‘insiders’ establish the fashion and 
to these specialists my words are addressed with the confidence 
that a summary of facts is sufficient to counteract what little evil 
tlhe recent avalanche of editorial reviews from questionable sources 
may have effected. 


Jenne holds badge till next challenge: 


JERSHY OITY HEIGHTS.—The sixth shoot for the cup of the 
Jersey City Heights Gun Club, took place on the grounds of the 
eltib at Mation on 7th inst., 7 birds, both barrels, second barrel 


MR. J. E, BLOOM, well known in connection with the Ligowsky 
Clay-Pigeon Company, of which he is vice-president and general 
manager, was on Oct. § admitted fo the bar of Ohio. 


ig birdi é yf It is tacitly assumed in many quarters that every conceivable 
a i ds: ; 5 Yds. . a. * kind of a tub which happens to pass current as a cutter must beat 
W Hughes...27 %111¢11-6 Cummins....25 11110116 ac tin i] re every crack sloop in American waters to establish the claims made 
WSiégler... 28 1 1% 0 iiee Holcomb.:: .27 00 1}5 110-3% t in behalf of the cutter, and that a single failure on the part of 
Day : Tea - ggg TTI O- some tub to bring about such uninterrupted slaughter is enougl: 

< 1101 1g ; i } to impeach the worth of the type as a whole to which the tub may 


have more or less distant relation. : 

The recent international matches can be taken in illustration. 

[have in a previous issue of FOREST AND STREAM reviewed the 
Galatea’s defeat, and traced her failure to the unnecessary defici- 
ency in canvas. Butin this argument I can afford to accept the 
opposite version and grant that she was out-topped on her general 
merits as a racer, 

Galatea’s defeat is interpreted as proof positive that cutters as a, 
class must be fundamentally wrong and the construction of our 
sloops clearly right, : : 

Tt is to this summary style of verdict I strenuously object. The 
conclusion is wholly unwarranted. 

No person open to the logic of events will confess to such snap 
judgment, 

Facts are dead against a sweeping verdict derived from general- 
izing from a single instance, utterly oblivious to the mass ot testi- 
mony in rebuttal supplied by the record compiled above. 

Tt is incomprehensible to me bow any person able to reason and 
weith evidence can so far delude his own sense as to invest two 
races witl: more weight than twenty-one others entitled to equal 
attention, 

tf Galatea is fundamentally wrong, how _can the SUCCESS, the 
extraordinary success of like principles in Bedouin, Clara, Ulidia 
and Shona be reconciled to such belief? 

Ifa hundred times to come the cutters are defeated, the success 
of some still remains an indelible truth. 


GLOSSED AND GIVEN TO THE JURY. 
A VERY FIND YHAR FOR CUTTERS. 
Clara, hy Bife. 


Six beam cutter, waterline 53ft., beam 9ft., draft 9ft., displace- 
ment 55 tons: - 

May 30.—Seawanhaka Corinthian Y.C. Opening race, ernisin 
ne . Clara won as she liked from a fleet, wind light, course 2 
miles. 

June 1.—tarchmont Y. 0. Course 28 nantical miles, wind light 
to moderate from §.W., séa smooth. Olara beat Cinderella hn., 
Athlon 13m. 15s. and Thistle out of sight. 

June 15,—Atlantic ¥Y.C. Course 35 miles, wind moderate N.E., 
sea smooth. Clara did wonders, beat Cinderella no less than 15m. 
3ls., Roamer 12m. 22s., Athlon 11m, 15s., Thistle 50m, 60s., Vivid th. 
20m. Ids. Ask Thistle and Vivid lrow much Clara is ‘fundament- 
ally wrong” and ahout how ‘right’? Thistle and Vivid are in com- 
parison! Clara also beat the 70ft. sloop Gracie by about a quarter 
of an hour, Gracie being in the class above. : 

June .—Sweepstakes off Larchmont. Clara beat Cinderella. 

June 17.—New York Y. C, Course 88 miles, wind light and vari- 
able, sea smooth, Clara beat Cinderella 18m. 37s., Daphne 3lm. 2s. 
Athlon 32m. 32s., Whileaway out of sight, Vivid out of sight, Gavi- 
ota out of sight, Bertie out of sight, Regina out of sight, Espirito 


were engaged in and resulted, as usual, in the old troopers carrying 
off the bulli 

GC. H. G. C., and known throughout the shooting fraternity as “Old 
South Paw,”has leased the grounds of the club fora grand two days’ 


UTICA, N, Y¥., Oct. 9—At Riverside Park yesterday afternoon 
the members of the Oneida County Sportsmen’s Club had their 
monthly shoot for the Booth-Clark prizes. Following was the 
score: 


CO) tary tiny Aecty Ce come ott Trriceeeee eee 1111111110—9 11 10 10 10 11—7—16 | ont of sight. But then Clara is “fundamentally wrong,” so much aad fares year p aa meta PC 4 ; 
Howe ......-.-++- ESLER. soos LL OL AL 1 W713 | eo that on sett, loadline ele beat the 70ft, Gracie by 1m, without | ,.1f UPOn one ane ose nest RS ae orne Mage rian 
Scott. oo. jjjjt.--eeeaeeess =r). L0M0INITO—G 00 10 01 11 10—5—11 | time allowance! ek rth Rolie occasion is sufficient to show what can be done ee 
Dewees ssees ye sere eine ns T01001011—6 10.00 01.10 00—3— 9| June 19.—Seawanhaka Corinthian ¥. C. Course 37 miles, wind | de lines of a cutter SS ae se 
SUVA LET see ree octal ole 4 lotoiehepe «<i 1111010110—7 11 00 00 00 00—2— 9 | variable, sea smooth. Clara beat Cinderella 16m. 438s,, Daphne | © Now, what has been done can be done again 
ee Br Os eae ene hee es : a e = 1 ee : ae ene ath out a sight, etbion ou ; of sight. ; A A single victory for one cutter, fairly gained, ought therefore to 
ALES wiceeees pees Ras nites bee — —t ine 29.—Hastern Y. C. Course 15 miles twice over, strong wind 3 ey pane ey ea a rae Od ah farce 
Beokewith.. slscseannss tc. ACHOOO—8 41 10 11.00 19-E-12 | N. W., én, smooth. Clara beat Active zm, as. Clara is “all Hosea Bi iecatcenclie Beste OS ne eee 
ets) st=s eho Ere, Hartree —h - wrong” an ctive is, of course, ‘tall right. ividently Active | ~ 7. c+.. _" 4 : ice aNPaTE IIa 
WYGie Pillow: ak ees see eee anes -1111110101—8 10 00 01 00 00—2—10 | could be improved by being made a little more “wrong.” eS Sa ee eee ete i earn oe is corre aed eG 
FUCK Hs ceve so eh wey eee. L000100010—3 00 00 00 UO 00—0— 38 July 5.—Larchmont Y, C. Course 28 nautical miles, wind moder- | 744; Mee : < os d ite ee Pp 


racing cratt. ' 

Why then ignore the above record and permit a couple of counts 
against the Galatea to drive from mind all just citations In con~ 
tradiction? , 

Is such a process logical? 

Tf [tried my level best to accept the widespread illusion that 
cutters are fundamentally wrong, my supply of horse sense would 
rise in revolt with the statistics of the season before me. 

IT do not complain because the lay press oyerlooks the perform- 
ances tabulated above. Notliing more thorough is to be expected 
from such a superficial source. But to the specialist it should be 
unnecessary to point out that the tonnage of the racers, the 
glamor surrounding a well-advertised Cup, and the focusing of 
international attention upon one event, do not in the least warrant 
greater weight to the result of Galatea’s bold but ill-advised fight 
than should be accorded to comparatively obscere contests in 
which the same issues are fought out under the same conditions. 

If Galatea was beaten by Mayflower, and cutters are “therefore” 
all wrong, then, because Shona beat Shadow, sloops are at least 
equally “all wrong.” 

So, what are you going to make of it? 


ate from 8. W. Clara beat Cinderella 3hm. 2s. 

Aug, i.—New York Y.C. Goelet Cup Match. Clara won sweep- 
stakes in strong E, wind with somesea, beating Cinderella 3m. 55s., 
Stranger lm. 3ls., Fannie Im, 55s., Hildegarde out of sight, Athlon 
out of sight, Gayiota out of sight. Clara is 53ft. waterline. It 
can easily be seen how “fundamentally wrong” she must be, tor 
she beat the 65ft. Stranger and the sloop Fanny of é6ft. This ina 
strong wind is a little short of marvelous, 

Oct. 2.-—Larchmont ¥Y. C. Course 28 nautical miles, wind strong 
N, W., Clara beat Cinderella lm, 30s. 

I believe Clara also sailed and won a sweepstakes in spring 
against Cinderella and Athlon, but can find ne details, hence do 
not include the race. When Olara appeared in American waters 
last fall she sailed and won four matches in succession. Total to 
date, fourteen starts and fourteen firsts. This record has never 
been equaled by any yacht of any kind in America. 

Bedouin, by Harvey. 
Pour-and-a-half-beam-cutter, loadline 70ft., beam 15ft. Gin., draft 
lift. bin., displacement 105 tons, 


Elliott won first place, and in shooting off the tie for second place 
Howe won over Beckwith.—PortsA, 

BOSTON, Oct, 6—Trap shooters assembled in large numbers at 
the range at Walnut Hill to-day, and several eyents were shot. In 
the diamond match, Smith, Lawson, Wardwell and Nichols won 
prizes A, B, Cand Dand Edwards won F in the order named. Six 
clay-pigeons, 3 singles, Swift; 6 blackbirds, 3 angles, Lawson; 6 
clay-pigeons, doubles (Walkup match), Stanton; 6 clay-pigeons, 
Wardwell and Stanton; 7 single clay-pigeons (diamond sweep) 
Edwards and Stanton; 3 bats, double (diamond sweep), Wilson; 10 
clay-pigeons, all angles, Wardwell and Lawson; 6 clay-pigeons 
(novelty match), Swift; 3 pair Elinor: doubles, Edwards and 
Stanton; 8 clay-pigeons, pairs, ardwell; 6 clay-pigeons, Swift 
and Nichols; miss and out match, Swift and Wardwell divided. 

Diamond Match. J 
Si Qiliee cer ebiogd steed TREE Se Sees 1111-7 Ti 10 10—4—11 
(ON Seackis ee flees so aretsoten.. 1011111—6 10 11 01—4—10 
prey 65 Helmets Bea at ened , 1111101—6 01 00 11—3— 9 
Dee gee ceet chicos a 0111101—5 11 10 10—-4— 9 
Cie oF SP aee sai oe Shy 10 10 0O—2— 9 


f ) 10—28— 8 June 17.—New York Y. C. Course 38 miles, wind light and vari- 7 aye tie < : Jo , «att 
att so BS Sekt Ws aie, sea smooth. Bedoah beat Gracie 4m. ‘bs, Fanny sim. i, Somers: Hane teteu bles te Ser of such flat contradictions. 
HG wards: of $502.2 JP honor eg Fires eo ...-L1111—7 10 10 11—4—11 LE LS mM, 203. owls tha .. or a Oa W- ich is ‘“fundamenta y Time and call T have riven to the public that “declaration of 
Sotnad ort an =r beer seaacs atten 0110101—4 11 01 11—5— 9 | Wrong?” What does the defeat of the Galatea amount to along- | faith” under eel the Satine cena Rann aemnnte of cutter and 


side of the style in which Bedouin wiped out her class? Bedouin 
did much more. She beat all the big sloops of the 80ft. class with- 
out time allowance, excepting the Priscilla, and beat Priscilla all 
hollow with allowance applied. There was, however, a good deal 
of fluking in the race by which Bedouin profited most. 

June 19.—Seawanhaka Y. CG. Course 37 miles, wind variable, sea 
smooth. Bedcuin beat Gracie.18m. 44s. 

June 29,—Eastern Y. C. Course 30 miles, strong wind, N. W., 
smooth sea. Bedouin beat Thetis 9m. 53s. 

Aug. 7—New York Y. C. Goelet_Cup match, Bedouin won 
sweepstakes, beating Gracie 8m. 33s., Fanny 11m. 22s. 

Ulidia, by Fife. 
Six-beam cutter, loadline 43ft., beam 7ft. 2in,, draft 8ft., displace- 
ment 19 tons. 

July 7.—New Rochelle Y. ©. Ulidia had a sail-over in her class, 
but beat the Santapogue, 39ft., by 30m. O4s. This race does not 
figure in the summary, though from a technical point of view it is 
entitled to full consideration. 

Aug, 7.—New York Y. C. Goelet Cup matches, Ulidia won 
sweepstakes, beating her class out of sight. Strong wind and quite 
asea for her size. Carrieda lady over the course. Ulidia hasalso 
had scrub brushes’ with Crocodile and others of the kind and 
beaten them with great ease. Thereis no yacht of Ulidia’s load- 
line in American waters which cau approach her. 

Oct. 5—New Haven Y. C.—Ulidia beat a whole fleet of fest cen- 
terboards out of sight. Course 20 miles, moderate northerly wind, 
smooth water. 


sloop can alone be reconciled ina rational manner. I have main- 
tained and supported by facts that “type” cannot be considered as 
entering the competition at all. That the defeat of a Galatea can 
be sufficiently explained by inferior fashioning or equipment with- 
out the need of impeaching the cardinal dimensions answerable 
for her type. That, on the other hand, the defeat of a Shadow 
sloop is no better evidence that the sloop type is “fundamentally 
wrong,” but that the victory of a Shona cutter is logically to be 
ascribed to better mould or rig on her dimensions than a Shadow 
has upon her own particular beam and depth in turn, 

Outside influences being assumed equal. 

Foritis possible to build a very slow Galatea. She would cer- 
tainly be beaten by a smart Mayflower. 

It is also possible to build a fearfully slow Mayflower, She would 
equally certainly be beaten by a smart Galatea. 

‘The smarter boat will beat the duller boat every time. Once it 
will be the cutter which gets the home gun first, Then again it 
will be the sloop. 


Individual merit of design, without reference to type or dimen- 
stone pete the ruling limits yet experimented upon, decides the 
contest. 

Such has always been my position. 

Such is the lesson of the above record. 

Only upon such a position can current racing events be truly 
reconciled. 

I have neyer pretended that the cutter possessed innate or funda- 
méntal superiority to the sloop under normal conditions of wind 
and water. My whole course since 1879 has been to establish the 
cutters claim to equal recognition with the sloop as a racer and to 
combat prevailing prejudice to the contrary, in the hope that at 
least those very modifications in mould. ballasting, rig and equip- 
ment which the orthodox American death trap has undergone in 
late years, might be hastened with all pessible speed for the sake 
of the best interests of the sport. 

Individually I and others may prefer the cutter on other grounds 
than her speed, but this review is confined to the possibilities in- 
herent in the types for the production of racers. 

For seyen years past I have met every phase of this question of 
type and all opposition which came to the surface. The yolumes 
of FoREST AND STREAM from 1579 furnish a verilable encyclope- 
dia of information upon naval design and a history of the cutter 
in America from an infinitessimal beginning to this day, which 
i) apermanent factor and the pivot of interest in American 
yachting. 

I beg tobe excused from further tiresome repetition of a topic 
which has been thrashed out several times over, and leave the 
shreds for other people’s picking. 

In the words of Cooper’s red chieftain, “I have spoken.” 


C. P, KUNHARDT. 

P. S.—Record of Thetis: 

June 15.—Atlantic Y. C. Thetis beat Gracie Im. 42s. 

June 17.—New York Y. C._ Bedouin beat. Thetis 36m. 45s. 

June 29.—Eastern Y:C. Stranger beat Thetis 6m. d6s. 

Sept. 20.—Newport to Marblehead. Thetis beat Stranger4h.10m., 
distance 150 miles. : 

Oct. 1.—Marblehead. Thetis beatStranger 2m. 22s. 

Oct. 2—Marblehead. Thetis beat Stranger 6m. 23s, 

Oct. 5.—Marblehead. Stranger beat Thetis half an hour. 

Oct. 11.—Marblehead. Stranger beat Thetis 10m. 

Summary: Thetis sailed 8 races and won 4 firsts. 
Recora of Stranger: 

June 17.—Dorchester Y.C, Stranger beat Huron 2m. dis. 

June 29.—Eastern Y.-C. Stranger beat Thetis 6m. bs. 

July 5.—Boston City. Stranger beat Siren 46m, 8s, 

Sept. 20.—Newport to Marblehead. Thetis beat Stranger 4h. 10m, 
Distance 150 miles. 

Oct. 1—Marblehead. Thetis beat Stranger 2m. 22s. 

Oct. 2.—Marblehead. Thetis beat Stranger 6m, 23s, 

Oct. 5--Marblehead. Stranger beat Thetis about half an hour. 

Oct. 11.—Marblehead. Stranger beat Thetis 10m, 

Summary: Stranger sailed 8races and won 5 firsts, By dint of 
suppressing information concerning Stvanger and making a great 


were sprung from plunge traps, and it was noticeable that a 
majority of the birds were of a white color, Thisfact should haye 
insured far better scoring than was made, but the low death rate 
may no doubt be attributed to nervousness and anxiety ou the part 
of each of the contestants to carry off the honors. Schultz having 
won the toss selected to shoot first,and opened the ball with a 
miss, the bird—a white one—flying against the wind and escaping 
both barrels. Lawson dropped his first bird with the second bar- 
rel, and Schultz missed his second bird, making Lawson's chauces 
look good. Indifferent shooting on bothes sides left_ the men ties 
on six when they started on the eleventh bird. Neither of them 
killed till the end of the 12?-bird match, so that the tie still re- 
mained. The following are the scores. The figure 2 denotes sec- 
ond barrel: 

“Sehntz-25-..2.2.05 001200111100—6 Lawson............ 221011010000—6 

Tt had been provided that in the event of a tie three double birds 
were to be shot at. This latter match was under similar condi- 
tions, with the exception that the rise was I8yds. Schultz killed 
one bird each in his three doubles, and his opponent only killed 
one in his last pair, wpon which Mr. Blanken declared Schultz the 
winner. The scores made in shooting at doubles were as follows: 
Sehultz......... Tite OL AG—Aibawson, 2)... 550.2 00 00 01—L 

Lawson immediately challenged the victor to a $10 match, 6 
single birds, at 30yds. Schultz acquiesced and_ again came out 
victorious, killing 5 out of the 6, while Lawson only secured 3. 

The birds, taken all through, were good strong flyers, and 
although scouts were numerous and kept up a perfect fusilade on 
those who managed to get out of bounds, the majority of the 
feathered fugitives managed to get home to their barns. 

The stock of live birds having become exhausted, a sweepstakes 
match at clay birds was inaugurated. Four shooters contested, 
and the all-conquering Schultz again won first ues $20. 

Mr. Blanken acted as judge in the events of the day and sup- 
plied the birds. 


OCEAN GROVE, N. J., Oct. 5—Match at 20 live pigeons each 
between Jos. L. Cliver, of Ocean Grove, and Robt. J. Gravatt, of 
Asbury Park, shot at Chadwick, Oct. 5, for $50. Mr. Cliver shoot- 
ing a Lefever hammerless 6141bs., and Mr. Gravatt a Colt hammer 

un Si4ibs., Zlyds. rise, 80yds. boundary; use of both barrels: 

ravatt..111101111101110*10011—16_ Cliver..... 11011111001111111111—-17 

*Dead out of bounds. Mr. Gravatt used second barrel 19 times. 
Mr- Cliver used second barrel 3 times. Mr. Cliyer lost his ninth 
bird ve failing to shoot, not having released the triggers of his 
gun.—B. 

FOUNTAIN GUN CLUS.—There was a good attendance at the 
half-mile track, Parkville, L, 1, on the 6th, to see the pigeon match 
between L. Duryea and ©. Kendall, but it did not come off, owing 
to the illness of the latter. The spectators, however, did not lose 
anything, as some remarkable shooting was done in the Fountain 
Gun Olub shoot. In Class_A, Dr. Wynn, 30yds., and A. Eddy, 
27yds,, tied for the prize. In the shoot off, each killed 20 birds 
straigh: . Then the Doctor missed his next two and Eddy killed 
his second and won, making a total of 27 out of 29 to the Doctor's 
26 out of 29, each haying missed one in the first shoot. in Class B, 
Dr. Leveridge, 27yds., killed 6 out of 7 and won, and Nat. Cooke, 
2iyds., won in Class C, also killing 6 out of 7, Out of the 123 birds 
shot at, but 22 got away, some of these falling dead just out of 
bounds. The referee was the well-known “double rise’ pigeon 
shot, Ben West. Long Island rules governed the contest. 


BAYOU GOULA, La., Oct. 5.—The final_and most interesting 
tournament in clay-bird shooting for the championship badge of 
this (Iberville) pavish took place to-day afew miles above Bayou 
Goula between the St. Gabriel and Fabian gun clubs. Two other 
clubs, the Sunshine and Anandale, were invited, but declined to 
Participate. This being the last tournament for jhe champion 


Shona, hy Watson. 
Six-beam cutter, loadline 32ft. 9in., beam 5ft. Sin., draft 6ft., 
2 displacement. 744 tons. - 

June 29.—Rastern Y. U., Shona sailed over, no Eastern sloop ven- 
tnring to tackle such a tough morsel in a slashing breeze and sea. 

Sept. 4.—Beyerly Y- C. open match— Wind strong HB. and choppy 
sea. Shona beat 35ft. Tin. Viking 47m. 23s., 34ft. Percy 46m. 38s., 
Lydia gaye up. These figures show how wretchedly the Eastern 
keel sloops compare with the keel cutter. Some of these sloops 
were nearly three times as wide as Shona, drew more water, and 
had more displacement, with 30 to 50 per cent. more rig. There is 
not a keel sloop in America of Shona’s waterline which can come 
within a quarter of an hour of that cutter. In_this same race 
Shona. beat the 54ft. centerboard sloop Shadow, hitherto considered 
invincible, by 3m, 16s., s0ft. centerboard Magic by 10m., 38ft, Sin. 
centerboard Violet by 32m., 32ft. Gin, centerboard Maggie by 32m. 
84£t. Sin. centerboard Gracie by 5lm., 33ft. bin. centerboard Mabel 
by 53m. But then Shona is ‘fundamentally wrong” and the cen- 
terboards and keels above given are “scientifically correct.” 


Galatea, by Webb. 


Six-beam cutter, loadline 87ft., beam 15ft., draft 18ft. Gin., dis- 
; placement 157 tons, 

Sept. 9.—America Cup, New York Y. C. course, 38 miles. May- 
flower beat Galatea 12m. 2s., light and finky -wind, smooth sea, 
much interference by excursion steamers. 

Sept. 11.—America Cup, twenty miles to leeward and return 
outside Sandy Hook, wind fluky with calms. Mayflower beat 
Galatea 29m. Ys., Galatea lay becalmed 20m, 

Summary: Twenty-three races and twenty-one victories for the 
cutters against two for the sloops. The twenty-one victories were 
consecutive. To win twenty-one out of twenty-two is something. 

To win twenty-one races consccutively is a great deal more than 
the figures convey. : 

There must have been times when the number of opponents, 
luck or conditions were heavily against the cutters. 

But they captured twenty-one straight and at the tail end of the 
season lost two! ; 

There were other races besides those given above. In these the 
cutters and sloops took it pretty much turn about, with the record 
somewhat in fayor of the cutters. 

But these lesser events haye no bearings on the issue, for the 
contestants were not first-class flyers on either side. 

This conceded that a tolerably good sloop can spoil some kind of a 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


ado over Thetis, the public has been led to believe the sloop had 
“conclusively proven that Stranger was fundamentally wrong,” 
In truth it is a toss up between the two, and neither in present trim 
is eee a flyer of first water. Even the 5dft. cutter Clara has 
beaten the 65ft. Thetis hand over fistin some races. But being on 
the wrong side of the sloop man’s ledger “it don’t count.” I have 
been generous enough to overlook such defeats of the sloop in the 
above record, because of the difference in size, The record shows 
quite enough without exhausting the comparison to the pee EOP 


BURGESS BOATS AND SKIMMING DISHES. 


Editor Forest and Stream: . 

Another American sloop, built specially to defend the America’s 
cup, having thoroughly beaten, on every point of sailing, an Eng- 
lish cutter designed specially to take that cup away; this would 
seem a good time to note the vast difference between the two boats 
as totype. Of course, now that nearly everything claimed by the 
narrow beam and heavy displacement school having been so con- 
clusively proven fallacy, nothing remains but the choice between 
unqualified surrender and an attempt to show that the American 
boat is a re-hash of so-called cutter principles; or, in other words, 
that Mayfiowerisanew type of cutter with much greater dis- 
placement, depth, etc., than has heretofore been known in Ameri- 
can sloop designing practice. The lead-miners have chosen to 
adopt the latter course, and by so doing have stranded themselves 
higher and dryer than they were before. Mayflower, as compared 
with many racing and cruising sloops favorably known for the 
past 15 to 30 years, is in reality a boat_of light displacement and 
moderate depth for her size, while, relatively to Galatea, the con- 
trast in these respects is simply so conspicuous as to render any 
assertion to the contrary utterly ridiculous. To prove this state- 
ment I send herewith the following figures concerning some center- 
board sloop yachts well known to all of us: 


Length Over All. Beam. Draft. 

Ft.In. Ft.in. FtIn. 

OT, SRA Semone ani 50.06 16.07 5.09 
Sitony. tee cing eee ace. <a Ot 14.08 5.04 
Aisloites reve see gk se nae oe Meebo oe 49.07 15.02 5.03 
PRE DCTHENLG shoe oe ve ose nee Cae pe 45.00 15.00 5.06 
SET ey ee RN ee ee ata te SY 80.00 00 7.01 

And— 

MSE OW OTA eee dnt see et. oh ee 100.00 23.05 9.06 
Galeatenin ase tke lent tara bee 100.00 15.00 13.05 


If we are not appealing to an audience of and sailors, I think 
further comment is not necessary. HOMAS CLAPHAM, 

Rosxyy, L, I,, Oct. 2. 

{in view of the result of the past two or three seasons’ racing, 
except only the two boats of a special class, built to defend the 
cup, and asthe wins have been almost entirely for the cutters, 
wherever the sloops haye entered against them, it would be as 
wellif Mr. Clapham advanced some proof in addition to a mere 
statement that narrow beam and displacement have succumbed 
to opposite principles, The recordsof Bedouin, Oriva, Clara and 
Ulidia, not_made in one or tworaces, but running over several 
seasons, will show this in a way that cannot be gainsaid by the 
few and unsatisfactory races between Mr. Burgess’s pair of com- 
promises and Mr, Webb's narrow cutters. Clara alone is sufficient 

roof that up to the present year, 1886, America has not a center- 
based sloop of any type that can sail with the most extreme of 
narrow cutters. Let us have the proof to the contrary before any 
call is made tosurrender. Only afew weeks since the famous 
Shadow, instanced above, the fastest of her class,a boat whose 
standing cannot be questioned, after she was defeated, as was the 
case with Wave, Schemer and other sloops that have succumbed 
tothe cutters, was decisively beaten by a deep and narrow cutter 
of great displacement, notin agale nor a drifting match, but in 
fair yacht-racing weather, 

Our original proposition in regard to Mayflower was that she as 
well as Puritan was indebted to English ideas and English prac- 
tice for her rig, both in general plan and in detail; for her outside 
lead, for the presence of a nae s and substantial keel, moulded to 
form part of the hull, and forthe secondary features of her design, 
plumb stem, oyerhang, raking sternpost, round bright bowsprit, 
etc, Also that while retaining the centerboard, an American 
feature, and also a much greater beam than the modern cutter, 
she is both deeper and narrower to amarked degree than has been 
customary in all American building for thirty years, and that the 
tendency of both Mayflower and Puritan isto do for the sloop 
model what Mr. Clapham’s ex-sharpie Vidette was doing with the 
sharpie model, incorporate less beam, more draft, lead keel and 
displacement. i 

Referring to Mr. Clapham’s figures, it may be a coincidence, but 
in all but one boat, to be noted later on, he has selected his repre- 
sentative examples from the work of the one builder who has 
always been remarkable for the depth of his models; a point which, 
in spite of the success of the boats, was peristently ignored for 
years by dozens of other builders, who calmly blundered on in the 

roduction of shoal and wide flatirons. We venture, too, to correct 

r, Clapham’s figures on the basis of Olsen’s excellent little yacht 
list of 1875, about the period at which the “American sloop” was 
at its best, and just before the invasion of foreign ideas, which has 
given a yictory for Mayflower instead of defeat for a big Fanny 
or Coming. Weselect the waterline lengths instead of over all as 
a fairer basis of comparison, though the change rather helps Mr. 
Clapham’s side. The revised table reads: 

Ratio of Ratio of 


L. W. L Beam. Draft. length dratt 

Ft. In. - In. Ft, to beam. to beam. 
SE LIS ete Ape Bio 46 10 16 02 5 90 BL 
Shadow........-.. 33 «(05 14 U4 5 O04 2.83 BT 
TION 26st 00 15 OL 4 08 3.07 30 
Nepenthe...-..... 42 00 15 09 4 10 2.80 132 
ee Dre, isoaifl. 02 20 00 6 02 3.56 80 


a 5 

Julia’s dimensions are variously given, but the depth given by 
Mr. Clapham was evidently taken when she had a keel added, 
her eats when restored to her original form and rig in 1882 being 
6ft. Zin. 

What these figures really show is this: That for years the Her- 
reshoffs have been building boats of comparatively great depth. 
What the general practice was is better exemplified by a boat 
built by them for Mr. Clapham himself, 39ft. 8in. on waterline, 
14ft. a beam and 3ft, 3in, draft, a proportion of only ,23 of beam 
for draft. 

As to the practice about this time, in the good old ante-cutter 
days, there are plenty of examples in the same list, and we quote 
some of the best known: 


Length Ratio of Ratio of 
L.W,.L Beam. Draft. lengthto draft of 
SLOOPS. Fi. In ¥t. In. Ft, In. Beam. Beam, 
NCsatnty suede et ere 66 00 23 «09 5 00 aie 21 
Schemer.......-.- 36 O04 14 06 3 00 2.50 20 
Undine......--...4 49 00 17 06 4 09 2.80 27 
Pe bree. 20 - pace 54 06 16 06 a 00 3.30 18 
Netivyecs.. 0. 0-ret2 50 00 16 06 4 06 3,08 22 
Dolphin .........- 50 00 17 00 3 00 2.94 AT 
Grewia.) tsi. +39 00 14 06 4 04 2.70 .30 
Kaiser Wilhelm..41 00 14 00 3 09 2.99 27 
Wayward....:...- 3 00 15 05 3 09 2,78 24 
Ooming.-..++..5+ 57 00 23 00 5 00 2.48 we 
AAQIGs 23500253 -: 56 06 17 04 4 00 3.25 23 
MOT. les ies erte He 50 10 17 06 4 06 2.90 26 
Ps ee 48 00 18 06 4 06 2.60 PA 
Meare ahead. s 63 06 19. 06 4 (C6 3.25 “fe: 
Gracie ............ 65 00 21 .03 & 03 3,06 220 
Windward ..46 06 16 00 4 02 2.90 26 
Whitewing........ 55 00 18 08 5 00 2.94 27 
Haswell......-...+ 49 09 18 06 4 06 2,65 PA 
Nianthe..........« 43 00 16 00 3B 06 2,70 OL 
ATEOW sweepers bees’ fil 08 20 02 5 06 3,05 7 
Cornelia.........-- 55 02 17 00 4 08 3,24 +t 
Whitecap..... ...35 00 14 04 3 09 2.44 26 
Anmnie,,......2...- 45 06 17 06 3 09 2.60 Ail 
Ware 2 sueeeee 44 11 . 16 00 4 04 2.81 <a 
MMingiewarnc pees 43° 00 15 00 3 05 2.87 29 
ATiAgNe. “is~.45 4 51 05 15 04 4 0B 8.35 28 


years since, many of the yachts being then only one to three years 
more or Jess known as racers, 


have now been rebuilt. The displacements are notaccessible now, 

but the dimensions 

gag little or no 
et. 

What do the figures show? First, that ones out of 27 were 3 
beams in length, the average being 288 times eam, while many 
run as low as 2.60 beams; Mayflower’s proportion of length to 
beam being 3.62, or if the actual beam at waterline is taken, 3.07. 
Next, aa to draft, the average of these boatsis .25 of the beam, 
some running as low as .18 to .20. The Coming, a fast boat in her 
day, had a draft of 22 per cent. of her beam, Fanny stands at .A1, 
Meta .23, Schemer .20, Addie -23. Pompane these with Mayflower’s 
proportion of 40 per cent. of beam. Of course, this is partly due 
to Eeel, but on the other hand, as the length and size increase the 


ess in proportion than one of 45ft. 

But beam and depth are not the only points in dispute. Can Mr. 
Clapham tell of any of these yachts fitted with double head rig, 
that date, with lead ballast inside. Perhaps here and there 
on trial during the last thirty years, but our point is that the 
were not common in American practice, their value was denie 
by all,and American yachts were built sparred and raced on 
diametrically opposite principles, True, the Vindex had come out 
with a cutter rig and moderate dimensions. Active was built 
with a plumb stem and a long counter, but every one knows that 
the American sloop of 1875 bore not the slightest resemblance in 
any way to a cutter, while the so-called sloop of 1885-86 is so much 
like her British cousin that a careful scrutiny was needed to tell 
them apart at a little distance. 

We have never attempted to prove that Mayflower is a copy of 
Galatea or Genesta, or that she is a narrow English cutter, as Mr. 
Clapham’s letter would imply. The two types are distinct and 
separate, but on the other hand there is fully as great a difference 
between Mayflower and the real American sloop; a wide and shoal 
boat of light displacement and with a well-defined rig peculiar to 
the model, This latter boat has entirely disappeared, it has suc- 
cumbed to the march of improvement; and the principles involved 
in its modelling, ballasting and canvasing have been proven to be 
false. Now at the last minute come the defenders of these princi- 
ples with an attempt to saye themselves by the victory of a totally 
different type of yacht; a craft they all would have disowned two 
or three years since, as too thoroughly English for any good 
American. 

_ Now that the boats have been proyed successful, they are the 
lirst to shout for the “Yankee sloop.” Fortunately for the present 
and future of American yachting, their voices have been little 
heeded of late years or Puritan and Mayflower would never have 
been built. It is an undisputed fact that, as American yachtsmen 
and designers have gone further afield, have enlarged their range 
of thought and study and have considered what was being done 
outside of New York Bay and the Sound, their yachts have im- 
proved and yachting has prospered to an extent never before 
known. That Americans have learned something as to rig, ballast 
and details at least, within the past eight years. is evident to any 
one familiar with yachting, and the source of these improvements 
is perfectly plain to any one who compares a modern cutter to a 
sloop, Oriva with Fanita or Madge with Wave, for instance. Now 
which is the fairer course: To give proper credit to others, to 
admit that America has learned a little from England; or to claim 
that she knew it all long ago or else has lately discovered it for 
herself; that the sloop rig always included double head sails; that 
Galatea’s stern was copied from Mayflower and her bowsprit_an 
el tes of America’s, or that lead keels were invented at Bay 

idge 

Of course there is a vast difference still between Mayflower and 
Galatea in beam, draft and displacement, but there is a difference 
also between Mayflower and the older American yachts, and while 
it is highly improbable that the narrow cutter will be generall 
adopted in America, it is no less certain that the skimming dis 
has gone to stay and the last of the big flatirons has been built. 
Further we claim that the whole tendency of to-day, and espe- 
cially of Mr. Burgess's work, is away from the examples given 
aboye and nearer and nearer in proportion to the British cutter, 
not of necessity a 6-beam boat, ior there are many wider ones. 
The resemblance in rig and ballast is already so close as to be 
nothing but a clever adaptation of English ideas to American uses, 
as instanced in the rig of the leading yachts to-day; and the same 
ideas are finding their way surely through all American designing 
and building. 


REPORTS OF RACES. 


Qiks secretaries and yacht owners are requested to send in 

reports of the races of the season, in the case of clubs sending 
names of starters and winners, and the case of yachts the number 
of starts, and prizes, first, second and third, with extra cups, sweep- 
stakes, etc. e desire this year to make our record as and 
accurate as possible, as on these qualities its value depends; and 
this we can only do by the aid of the clubs and individual owners. 
The latter are sure ti) take pride in their boats, which should lead 
them to secure as correct an account as possible, while it is to the 
advantage of the clubs also to score as large a list of wins as they 
can, The record is now in preparation, and an early attention to 
the matter will greatly facilitate the work. 


THE SECOND CLASS RACERS IN 1887. 


HE races of Thetis and Stranger this season promise more of 
the same sport next year, and the prospects are that the in- 
terest in the second class will depend mostly on the smaller boats. 
Bedouin and Gracie are the only ones of 70ft., and after this season 
it is not likely that their contests will create any greatinterest, In 
the size below, however, is quite a fleet, and most of them will be 
in the racing next year. Thetis and Stranger will no doubt be atit 
again. Huron, now in New York, will have a try under her new 
owners. Ileen will fit ouf early next year for racing. Mischief 
will be in commission again. Besides these there is Wenonah, 
probably the best of the lot, laid up because her owner has gone 
into steam, and waiting a purchaser. That she is a fast boat has 
already been shown, and the man who buys her is certain not to 
be last in his class. These boats we have mentioned are yery 
evenly matched in size, ranging only over 5ft. difference, thus: 
PHI: Peet one etre sae 64.00% 19.00 


AT STA a cop er eons at 65.0431.04 Burons ... 2. sss..s5s4 63.0015 .09 

The six cover all types, from the moderate centerboard, Mischief, 
to the extreme cutter, Neen, and the battles between them may 
show some more definite conclusions than those of this year. 
There are now plenty of racing men whose money and labor are 
thrown away on outclassed sloops whose racing days have gone 
forever. Should any one of them decide to make an effort to kee 
up with the times, and put Wenonah in the racing in good 
form, he would be sure of a well-built and handsome cruiser of 
good accommodations, and it would rest only with himself and his 
skipper to set a pace that some would find it hard to follow, and to 
aid greatly in the promotion of some very fime racing. 


THETIS AND STRANGER. 


GAIN the much vaunted yachting weather of Marblehead has 
proved disappointing as_usual, causing three — Lupino 
ments of the last race between Thetis and Stranger, which was to 
have been sailed on Wednesday last. The wind was light’ from 
N. E. at the start on that day, and Stranger left Thetis as she 
always does in such weather, outsailing and outpointing her, lead- 
ing her by a mile by the time that 10 miles had been sailed. e 
wind had dropped so that the race was abandoned and both towed 
in, Friday being set for the next trial. On Thursday there was a 
good N. E. wind and calm sea, but on Friday and Saturday there 
was no wind. : ; 

Monday Hina brought a moderate 8. W. wind with smooth 
water, and at 11.06 the signal was given. The course was from 
Half Way Rock 14 miles to windward and return, to be sailed in 
6 hours. ‘Thetis was first over at 11.06.20 with Stranger at 11.06.30. 
Both had ore biopeals and jibtopsails aloft. Stranger at once left 
Thetis, beatin er 16 minutes on the 15 mile leg to windward. 
When around the mark Stranger set spinnaker for home, followed 
by Thetis. The latter gained somewhat on the run, but was badly 
beaten at the finish. The times were 


PARADE PR ashi taa (sect Sth aA ae ie (ak ee lot 


THE LOG OF THE ARIEL.—A midsummer cruise from Boston 
along the shores af the Gulf of Maine to Portland, Mt. Desert and 
the other harbors, has given an excuse for a ver) quaint and 
unique volume entitled, the “Cruise of the Ariel."" This little 
steam yacht, 45ft. long and 8ft. extreme beam, made the cruise in 
safety, carrying a party of eight, including two ladies, besides a 
crew of two. Each day a run was made, the party ee Bare at 
night and sleeping at hotels. Thanks to the skillful work of the 
Photo Grayure Co. of New York, the jog is almost literally the 
handiwork of ons of the party, Mr. L. 8. Ipsen, who has bial ect 
written it out ina very legible hand and liberally intersperse 
with pen sketches, the whole being reproduced by photography. 
Most of the sketches are excellent, aud giye a life to the narrative 
that is missing in any story told only in cold type, the best of them 
being the head pieces of the various chapters. There are, besides, 
a number of faites reproductions by the same process direct 
from photographs, including a very good picture of the yacht, The 
book is an oblong octavo, poe on heavy paper and bound with 
silk dordin Japanese style, and inits artistic make-up is a very 
agreeable change from the usual combination of cloth and gol 
ton. 


leaf. The publishers are Messrs. Cupples, Upham & Co,, of 
A SUCCESSOR TO THE LOUETTE,—Com, Hoskins will build 
& Gifford of Gloucester. 


housing topmasts, low, broad sail plan, outside ballast, or even, at 


throughout American yachting annals these things may be found 


a 30ft, sloop this winter, the order probably being given to Higgins 


[Ocr. 14, 1886. 


Preuoracnaie depth decreases, an 85ft. yacht naturally drawing | _NEW ROCHELLE Y, C., Oct. 9—The last race of the season in 


the New Rochelle Y, C, was sailed on Oct. 9, the prizes being a $50 
cup, given by Com, McAlpin, for cats of the New Rochelle and 
Pelham clubs under 23ft., and another cup of the same value given 
by a member of the club for sloops and cutters of 30 to 42ft. The 
course for the larger boats was 20 miles, and that for the smaller 
was 15 miles, The start was made at 11:15 A. M. with a very light 
ey the starters being: 


sits See ae es Pa Day 0 SOMVS Des tne eee ret st 11 20 00 
Gracion Lee Merees a: 1117 30 Punch..........,..-... v3, 11 20 00 
CrOCOdM Pie bi cc- 5 sors 111800 Nettie. .... =::-)+-.11 20 00 
AS Telia Pees ee eared Ht 19: 50" Narrioch. ha. 25715, vee LL 20 30 

BUTS Eliassos se esarere vee w ere 11:20 00 Santapogue.............2. 20 
MONG Sipe nerer eee isncse 1120.00 Lots... 2.0. ert 11 20 00 
Cruiser,,.,. .- pee NT) 


pea LOT UDOT ie icc eieet dics fe tore 12 23 30 
peOon4O, ihlien tir si Rea de 12 25.15 
yoda Gracie Gis iid: $235 eter seers 12.25 30 
Le LOA FO RGIRET Ow leet swe esse +12 30 45 
oy they were timed: 
ins SO Greta Lh, aan ne anae Jen 1 56 30 
ae oD, 0” Ler e Pe A954 2 03 05 
..1 43 05 Cruiser...... a 00 
-1 4500 Santapogue 00 
1.5450, Narrioch..) to. 14 30 
_The yachts anchored at the buoy for nearly three hours before a 
little wind came from the west. The next mark was timed: 
Crocodilewit lee esas 45445 Sara,,...-2-.+-.+- cate 5 12 20 
(flier Le es eee eRe 4 57 15. Santapogue............ ,---5 21 30 


Mona....... Ses hatavis sgpaetet 5 12 00 

Here Ulidia gave up, as did_ some of the others, there being no 
wind. Crocodile held on finishing at 5:55; Mona also held on, beat- 
ing Santapogue. The times were: 


Start. Finish. Elapsed. Corrected. 
Santapogue............ 1 20 00 6 36 00 7 16 00 7 16.00 
Crocodile... ccesssees 11 18 00 5 55 6.37 00 6 36 56 
Cent: eon eee tee ark 11 20 00 6 35 00 7 15 00 7 18 19 
TWOGuUs?s= 4.07.2 2) See ee -l1 20 00 Did not finish. 
BDA veers. ead I ebb 11 20 00 Did not finish. 
NGNETs ht ae so 11 19 a0 Did not fiuish. 


The catboats will race again next Saturday. The regatta com- 
mittee included Messrs. T.P. Jenkins, D. B, Millerand H. A.Gouge. 


THE NAVY DEPARTMENT AND THE YACHTS.—A letter 
to the following effect has lately been sent out by the Navy De- 
partment: “‘DEAR Str—Will you have the kindness to inform me 
of the total number of officers and seamen employed in the yacht 
squadron under your command, If the returns are made from all 
yacht squadrons, statistics will be obtained in regard to our yacht. 
service which cannot but prove of much general interest and of no 
small yalue io the Government. Very respectfully, 8S. B. Lucu, 
Rear Admiral commanding United States Naval force on the 
North Atlantic Station.” A list of steam yachts capable of being 
utilized in case of necd for torpedo boats, dispatch boats, etc., has 
also been made out by the Nayal Board of Inspection, as follows: 


engih Ton- When 
Vessels. Owner. infeet. nage. built. 
BAL er aS RAP deg W. K. Vanderbilt........... 252 1,511 1886 
Atalanta.,........ Jay Gould.,.......-.c001--0s 2G 5D 1883 
Oorsairye stip eoes De? Morente 2s. at eee ee 173 245 1880 
Hlectra...!...2..2: Elbridge T, Gerry.....---.-. 174 304 1884 
Balcon..h- te. Sa. Joseph Stickney.........-.. 102% 120 1880 
Lagonda......+... os, OC. Hoagland. ........-.2 130 129 1884 
Namouna........ Jes CDI see0 eee 219 846 1882 
Norma. ....,....+.. IGEN peel te i | eae 138 129 1884 
Nourmahal....... Win. Astor...........  .....235 745 188¢ 
Ocean ‘Gem... 5..W, P. Clyde...-.../..--2. 5+ 1) 114 1875 
Sentinel.,..-.,.-. J. A, Aspinwall...... eee 102 ve) 1883 
Grientar: 2 2ss.he0 J.-A. Bostwick... ...2-=s.y<. 113 96 1884 
TROWAL eapetu ns isle {Pierre Tioriliard... <7. 1.2" 111 sf 1886 
MDG es toe W. H. Starbuck............ 1i7 . 202 1886 
TRO wea ee eeeolal Vides OveT. ae ae 158 RAT 1883 
Waking tic Asekee Js Didenestatelslhe. os 158 257 1883 


TORONTO Y. C. COMMODORE'S CUP, OCT. 2.—In order to 
encourage racing in the smaller classes, Com. McGaw some years 
since presented to the Toronto Y. C. a handsome challenge cup to 
be raced for each year. In 1883 Iris won it, in 1884 Mischief took it 
from her, and in 1885 she retook it. The last race was sailed on 
Oct. 2, being the final event of the club for the season, and both 
Mischief and Iris entered, besides Meteor, Molly, Daisy, Naiad and 
Maria, The wind was fresh from the west, the first lex being to 
windward with Mischief leading around first mark, Meteor came 
second and Jris third, but lost some time through trouble with her 
halliards. Mischief also led around the second buoy with Meteor 
again second, having repassed Iris who had headed her for a time. 
A hot Sight followed for second place between the two, Meteor 


leading by only 10s. at the finish. The times were: 

Elapsed. Corrected. 
IMTSChie hs tas fc peee eso err Sak eed ce eee 1 45 OU - 1 42 38 
IM GEGORS ies setctat sat aoe eFielscenn retin Peter wire iced oF 1 40 10 1 48 38 
TELS Seams ets aaa nei sty tect Res ears 1 50 00 1 50 00 
AMEOLEY 307. 2595 fur 1) Sites vs. tila eco ene ee 2 00 00 1 54 45 


y 
The club will keep up its meetings all winter, the house being 
kept open. Next season aclassfor yachts of 20ft. waterline will 
be established for the benefit of the younger members. 


THE RACE AT BRIDGEPORT, OCT. 7.—The race for the citi- 
zens’ challenge cup, of Bridgeport, was sailed on Oct. 7 over a 15- 
mile course, from the outer beacon to Point-no-Point, thence to 
Fayerweather Island, off Black Rock, and back to start. The 
wind was strong from the west with smooth water. The entries 
were limited to boats from 18 to 23ft., and there were nine entries, 
the times being: 


Start, Elapsed. Corrected, 

ATICORS Lo Unsere escent ree 1 00 02 1 50 1 47 05 
FATA eee ee ene a oe ete ...1 00 37 1 50 21 1 51 21 
tea Cabs pt fat ch en ee A 1 00 49 1 458 15 1 51 36 

(Shine [2] Rey A MOM er BRR re bares - 1 00 30 1 54 42 1 5232 
Ey a FEC a, oes bee oe p sees neat 1 00 45 1 56 04 1 53 54 
Molly Pitchers: \.,.ssneasssaresney 1 01 35 1 57 06 1 56 50 
Little Oasino...+.....5. .aanse: faniae 1 01 20 2 02 28 1 59 08 
DEPTS CU Les) ee eae ee ee he 1 00 49 2 09 00 2 05 40 
cla MEBs nce olen a ne Aan ainnineee ry 1,00 00 2 16 09 2.18 29 


The judges were Messrs, Isaac Davis, William Lewis and Chas. 
Ferguson. 


GALATEA.—On Oct. 7 at 6:30 A. M., Galatea sailed from Marble- 
head for New York, where she will lay up for a time, arriving at 
Larchmont at 7 A. M. on Oct, 9. When coming through the Sound 
she was nearly run down by a steamer, as told by Licut. Henn in 
aletter to the Herald: ‘On Friday last, at 3:15 A. M., the cutter- 

acht Galatea was proceeding on her passage from Marblehead to 
Taronnouts She was steering W. by N. and was distant from The 
Race, at the entrance of Long Island Sound, about three miles and 
going through the water some nine knots an hour, with the wind 
on the starboard beam. Her lights were burning brightly and the 
night was fine and very clear. Vessels under sail were plainly 
visible at a distance of from two to three miles. About five min- 
utes previously a steamer’s green Tee was sighted about a point 
on Galatea’s port bow, which showed that the steamer was steer- 
ing a course which would bring her in dangerous proximity to the 
yacht. Expecting, as we approached, to see the steamer alter her 
course, as she was bound to do by the rule of the road at sea. 
Galatea’s course was unaltered until the last moment. when a col- 
lision seeming inevitable I ordered Galatea’s helm to be put hard 
to port, and answering it quickly, she was brought on a course 

arallel to that of the steamer, which saved her from being sent 
to the bottom. The steamer, which never took the slightest notice 
of repeated shouts and hails, kept on her course and crossed Gala- 
ioe ee so close that she barely cleared her bowsprit end, and 
the wash from her wheels wet Galatea’s deck. The vessel which 
acted in this manner was alarge, white, side-wheel steamer, with 
two smokestacks, and she appeared to be covered in on deck like a 
freight boat. She disappeared, heading in the direction of Point 
Judith, and I regret to say that in the confusion of avoiding a col- 
lision her name was not observed. Ihave been at sea for many 
years, and in all my experience never saw a worse case of what 
can only be called ‘culpable a are The only thing that 
saved the Galatea and probably all our lives, was the rapidity with 
which she answered her helm. At the time it was put down the 
steamer was not more than 50yds. off and was heading straight fo 
the Galatea’s main rigging. Further comment from me is need- 
less, but making this incident known may cause the captain of the 
steamer in question to keep a better lookoutin future, and to re- 
member that steamers are bound to obey ‘the rule of the road at 
sea’ in all cases and to keep out of the way of sailing vessels.” On 
Monday she came down to Bay Ridge where she now lies. Lieut, 
Henn has been proposed as an honorary member of the New York 
Y. C., and will be voted on at the next meeting, Oct. 28. 


THE VERA’S RECORD.—this little keel sloop of the Corinthian 
Yacht Club, has made herself a name in her class, winning from 
keels and centerboards. She has started 7 times taking 6 firsts and 
one 5th prize, on the last occasion being covered by an outside 
boat over a part of the course. 


*, 
Oct, 14, 1886.] 


HARLEM.—Robberies from yachts and 
along the waterfront above and below Hell Gate have been so 
frequent all summer that of late special precautions have been 

ken to discover the thieves. A short time since an attempt was 
made to rob the yacht Vision, Mr. A. J. Hutchinson, off 120th 
street, East River, but a watchman on board was roused by the 
noise made in boarding and discovered the thieves trying to re- 
moye a brass binnacle in the cockpit. They leaped imto a boat 
alongside and were rowed off by their confederates who were 
ready at the oars, the boat finally being picked up by a small 
sloop yacht which was awaiting her, The party escaped, but a 
short time after one of the gang, Browney as he is called, disclosed 
to the police the headquarters of the gang and the names of the 
members. The former was in an old stable along the river near 
90th street, the entrance being under a dock. Here a large quan- 
tity ot plunder, including several boats, was found. Four of the 
gang were also captured and later on the captain, Robbin, li years 
old, was captured and sent to the Juvenile Asylum, where he has 
twice visited before. 


THE SOUTH BOSTON SCHOOL OF YACHT DESIGNING.— 
On Oct. 4 the classes in yacht and ship drafting of the South Bos- 
ton School of Art, maintained by the John Hawes Fund, began 
the session at the Lincoln schoolhouse. ‘The class numbers 34 
members, those in the second year’s course numbering George F. 
Lawley and E. A, Lawley, of Lawley & Son, builders; A. Wilson, 
the sailmaker; A. G. McVey, of the Boston Herald, and Win, K, 
Pryor. The new students include Chas. A. Borden, Capt. Hdward 
Sherlock and Mr. Mansfield. Under the same fund instructions 
are given to residents of South Boston over 16 years of age in 
mechanical and freehand drawing, modeling in clay and phouo- 
graphy. The instructor in yacht drafting is Mr. John L. Frisbie. 


A RACE OF NEWPORT CATBOATS.—On Oct. 9 a race was 
sailed at Newport over a course from off Fort Adams around the 
Brenton’s Reef Lightship, thence around the buoy off Beayer 
Tail, finishing at Brenton’s Reef. The entries were the catboats 
Princess Ida, sailed by Mr. Woodbury Kane, and Alice, Mr. W. R. 


PIRATES ON THE 


Hunter. The times were: 
PEMIGESE aes. fl ekactes relat 12 16 00 3 45 00 4 27 00 
MTD. Oo OEP OR 2a eed es 12 14 00 3 52 31 4 38 31 


NORSEMAN.—On Oct. 9, at_2 A, M., the schooner Norseman? 
Mr. Ogden Goelet, arrived at Newport from Cowes, Isle of Wight, 
being 24 days out with good breezes as far as the banks and light 
for the rest of the passage. 


THE SCOTCH CHALLENGE.—Nothing further has been done 
about Mr. Bell’s challenge, which is made by him asthe represent- 
ative of a syndicate of the Royal Clyde Y. C., who will build the 
yacht. The main point atissue just now is the size of the boat, 
dependent on what the New York Y.C. will agree to put against 
her, the challengers preferring to build a boat of 65 or 70 tons 
rather than 90. She will be a thorough cutter in all respects, but 
probably wider than the Y. R. A. rule admits, and Mr. G. L. Wat- 
son will begin work at once on a design in which all but waterline 
length will be left to his judgment. 


WINTER CRUISES.—The yachts are now preparing for a winter 
eruise and a number of them will make trips to the South this 
season. Montauk is at Tebo'’s Pier, where her winter sails are 
being bent. She will soonrun down to Charleston to wait ror Mr. 
Brooks. Stranger, steam yacht,is also at Tebo’s fitting out for 
the South. The little petroleum motor launch Wonderisalso haying 
masts stepped for a cruise at sea. Schooner Edith, ex-Com. Prime, 
Yonkers Y. C.,is away for a month’s cruise in Albemarle Sound. 
Carlotta, schooner, Mr. Henry Belknap, is to cruise tothe Mediter- 
ranean later in the season. Amy,steam yacht, Mr. E,. D. Morgan, 
leaves soon for an Atlantic voyage. Atalanta, steam yacht, is at 
Delamater’s for a new ice machine, prior to a trip South. 


A SMALL YACHT ON A LONG CRUISE.—The well-known 
18ft. catboat Teaser_has been sold by J. A. Relyea to Mr. E.S. 
Babcock, Jr., of San Diego, Cal., and is now on her way overland. 
The Teaser has a record of 28 races sailed, 26 first prizes and 1 
special prize. 


SAIL ANREAS.—Since the publication of the communication 
“What Galatea Really Did,’ I have ascertained the actual sail 
area ol Galatea to be 7.505sq. ft. and_of Mayflower 8,634sqa. ft., as 
per Measurement of the New York Y. GC. rule. The transposition 


of some words in the article also makes one paragraph obscure. | 


Ii should read: “If my explanation of Galatea’s defeat is logically 
exact, then, and then only, does the performance of Clara, Ulidia 
and Shona admit of rational interpretation.”—C. P. K, 


A RACE AT TiOCKPORT.—On Oct. 6 a sweepstakes race was 
sailed over the Sandy Bay Y. C. course, open to boats of less than 
23ft. l.w,1. Three yachts, Osceola, Louette and Whitewings, en- 
tered, Petrel arriving too late and sailing over alone. The east 
wind was very light and finally left the yachts becalmed, White- 
wings giving up. Osceola held.on and won in 5.00.25, with Louette 
in 5.21.17. The stakes were $30. 


YACHTING ON LAKE ERIE.—A race was sailed off Toledo, 
O., on Sept. 30, over a course of 15 miles to leeward and back, be- 
tween the Fanchon and Alice Enright, of Toledo, and the Sylvia, 
of Detroit, for $250 a side and a champion flag. The wind wasvery 
strong and the yachts sailed under two reefs and bobbed jibs. 
Fanchon won in 4.19.33 corrected, with Sylvia 4.26.22, he Alice 
Enright was disabled for a time. The judges were Com. G. W. 
Gardner, Messrs. John Prindiville and S. W. Skinner. The Sylvia 
has challenged the others to race again on Oct. 14. 


_GREAT HBHAD Y.C.—The Great Head Y. C. has lately estab- 
lished a Winter Club with permanent rooms in Boston, at No. 8 
Bosworth street. The club quarters include a billiard room, recep- 
tion room and card room. The officers are: H. A. Joslin, Presi- 
dent; Dawson Miles, Vice-President; E, H. Bradshaw, Treasurer; 
EK. B. Mudge, Secretary, and Messrs. C. C. Frederick, R. H. Mitch- 
ell, E. A, Cook and L. A. Dean, Directors. 


A CRUISING CUTTER FOR SALE.—Mr. Edward Burgess has 
now for sale a fine little cruising cutter, 30ft, 1. w. 1., a boat that 
has cruised up and down the New England coast successfully for 
the past three seasons. She has room for one man in forecastle 
and makes up berths for 2 or 4 in cabin, the latter being especially 
neat and cosy in its appointments. Mr. Burgess is now at work on 
5 Tae cruiser, schooner rigged for her owner, so she is offered 

or sale. 


NEW YORK Y. C. MODEL ROOM.—The latest additions to 
the collection are the schooners Coronet and Mohican. The Navy 
ede aay Ate requested the models of the Mayflower and Galatea 

om the club. 


MUMS YARD.—Mr, John Mumm has returned from a yaca- 
tion in Europe and resumed control of his yard at Bay Ridge. 


RENA.—Sir Roderick Cameron’s schooner has arrived at Staten 
Island from a summer’s cruise in Canadian waters. 


NEW STEAM YACHTS.—Mr. Burgess is now at work on the 
plans for two steam yachts, 115 and 120ft. over all. 


ATALANTA.—Mr. Piepgrass has hauled out the Atalanta, 
schooner, for a 4-ton lead keel. 


MEDIA.—Steam yacht, has been sold by Field & Young to Mr. 
Faber, who will use her in Florida. 


NEARLY EIGHTEEN THOUSAND MEN in 1884 were paid cash bene- 
fits under accident policies in the Travelers, of Hartford, or sixty 
for every working day.— Adv, 


ri 
prior to Sept. 


last, 3 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


235 


AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION. 


Maer or 1886, GRINDSTONE ISLAND, ST. LAWRENCE RIVER, 


AuG, 13 TO 28, 
PROGRAMME OF RACES. 
First Day, Monday, August 38. 

1. 9:30 A. M.—Paddling, Class I1., 1 mile. 
No. 2. 9:45 A. M.—Paddling, Class IV., 1 mile. ie. 
No. 3. 10:00 A. M.—Sailing, Novices, Classes A and B, no limits to 

or ballast (open only to members who never sailed a canoe 
1, 1885), 144 miles. 
No. 4. 11:00 A. M.—Paddling, Class I. 


No. 1. 9:30 


(This race exempt from 


“7 man 1 canoe rule”) 1 mile. 


No. 5. 11:30 A. M.—Paddling, Class IIL.,1 mile. 
No, 6. 2:00 P.M._Paddling tandem, Classes III. and IV., open 


3 miles. 
No. 8. 2:45 P. M.—Sailing, Class A, sail limited to 50ft., any bal- 
miles. 


No. 9. 4:00 P. M.—Upset race, any Class II. or larger canoe (no 


special appliance allowed, at signal every canoe must be turned 
completely over), 200 feet. 


Second Day, Tucsday, August 24. : 
No. 10, 9:30 A. M.—Paddling, Class 1V. (canoe and load to weigh 
least 200Ibs.), 1 mile. p 
ETE 9:45 ‘a M.—Paddling, Class IIT. (canoe and load to weigh 
160)bs.), 1 mile. : 
ao 10:00 k M.—Paddling and sailing combined, Classes A and 
mile, sail 14 mile, paddle 14 mile, sail }4 mile, paddle 
il 44 mile), 3 miles. ; ’ 
11:00 A. M.—Paddling Class II. (canoe and load to weigh 


miles. Jute Bex 

No. 17. 3:00 P. M.—Sailing, unclassified canoes, no limits in ballast 
or rig, 3 miles. ; 

No. 18. 3:30 P. M.—Hurry-seurry race, 100yds. run, 20yds. swim, 
200yds. paddle. _ ; 

No. 19, 4:00 P. M.—Tournament and gymnastics. ; 

J. B. MeMurrich (chairman), 8. G. Fairtlough, Reade W. Bailey, 
Regatta Committee. Ss 

ommodore, F.8. Rathbun, Deseronto, Ont.; Vice-Commodore, 
R. W. Wilkin, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Rear-Commodore, Dr, G. L. Par- 
mele, Hartford, eeontes Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. C. A Neidé, 
Schuylerville, N. Y. E ‘ 

These officers, together with Messrs. B, W. Richards, Brockville, 
Ont., W. B. Wackerhagen, Albany, N. Y. and Geo. M. Roger, 
Peterboro, Ont., constitute the Executive Committee of the Asso- 
ciation, i 2 

Clerk of course, Wm. M. Carter, Trenton. Time keeper, Col, 
Cotton, Kingston. Starter, W. P. Stevens. Judge atfinish, W. H. 
Barnett. ’ , 

Volunteers were stationed at every buoy in all races to note the 
turns anp report fouls. Twenty races were contested, and there 
were in all 385 entries. 

The Record is based on the results of five races for each man and 
canoe, and aman must use the same canoe in all five races—two 


RECORD 


Giving in the most compact form the official report compiled from 


sailing, two paddling and one combined. Every manentering any 
Record race, whether he tries for a single prize or a place on the 
Record, is given a place according to the number of points scored. 
A Man may compete in one, two, three, four or all five Record 
races as he pleases. Fifty points are the greatest possible for the 
five races. The winner of a race is credited with ten points. The 
last man over the line at the finish, when all who start complete 
the course, gets one point. The next to the last man in gets one 
point plus nine (the number of points bet ween one and ten) divided 
py the number of starters in the race less one. That is, if fivestart 
and finish the first man gets ten points. The last man gets one 
point. The next to the last man gets 1}+3=3.25. The third man 
in gets 142.25+2.25=5.60, The second man in gets 142.2542.25+2.25 

7.75. The five men therefore get, respectively, 10—7.75—5.50—3.25 
and1 


Those who do not finish get nothing, but the others get the same 
number of pointsas though all had finished, and the men who 
dropped out are put down as though they came in ait the tail end. 
The tive leaders on the Record each get prize flags. 

Last year the Record was based on seven races (possible 70 points), 
and about forty men appeared on it. Then the working of the 
Record was not well understood, and few men competed inall the 
races, making the difference between first and second much more 
marked than this year’s result. Itisa fact worth noting that the 
first and second men on the Record sailed Class A canoes. The first 
Arace had eight entries and but five finishers; the second trace 
lad nine entries and eight finishers. The B races had 84 and 39 
finishers respectively, and included several Class A canoes. The 
popularity of B canoes gives the A men a great advantage im get- 
ting good records, the competition not being so great in two A 
races. C.J. Boustield, who got the most points on the Record, 
secured but one first prize. Grant E. Edgar, Jr., second on the 
record, got both Class A races. M. VY. Brokaw, W. G. McKen- 
drick and L. Q. Jones did not win a single first prize. Jones en- 
tered four races and got but one-hundredth of a point less than 
McKendrick, with five races entered; 1, 2,3 and 4 on the record 
entered all five of the races. No. 6 entered five races; 7, 8,9 and 10 
entered four races; No. 11, Barney, won both sailing races, the 
only ones he entezed, and Johnson, also No. 11, won both paddling 
races he entered. Gibson, who won the first Record prize last year. 
(53.15 points for seven races, being the only man who entered all 
the races—one man entered six, one man entered five, the others 
four or less), entered but two races this year and did not win 
either, though he did win the great race of the meet—The Trophy 
Sailing Race, with twelve cracks against him. 

The Record races were: Event 1. Paddling, ClassIl. 2. Pad- 
dling, Class IV. 5. Paddling, Class III, 7. Sailing, Class B (sail 
limit, 75ft.). 8. Sailing, Class A (sail limit, 50ft.). 10. Paddling, 
Class IV. (canoe and load to weigh 200lbs.). 11. Paddling, Class If. 
(canoe and load to weigh 160lbs.). 12. Paddling and sailing com- 
bined, I., Ii., IL, IV., A, B. 18. Paddling, Class Il. (canoe and 
load to weigh 120]bs.). 15. Sailing, Class B. 16. Sailing, Class A— 
eleven races in all. 

The A canoes are allowed to enter the B races if the owners so 
desire, but cannot sail in the A races too. A canoes sail at a dis- 
advantage with the B canoes. Class IV. canoes can paddle in 
Class II, or Ill. races at the discretion of their owners, as they are 
then ata disedvantage; but can enter but one class. Likewise 
Class III. can compete in Class II. races. This privilege was taken 
advantage of by many in the paddling races, where a large num- 
ber of entries in one class made the chances better for winning by 
competing ina smaller class with fewer contestants in spite of the 
size handicap. 


TABLE. 
the Race book. This table, together with the following full list of 


competing canoes in all the events, tells the entire story of the A. C. A. racing at the meet of 1886. 


Canacing. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to FOREST AND 
: , Witl signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND STREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 


SrrBAm their addresses, with name, membership, 


report of the same. Canoeisis and all intereste 


relating to the sport. 


YONKERS C. C, FALL REGATTA.—The fall regatta of the Y. 
C. C. was held on the Hudson River on Sept. 25, at 2:30P.M. H 
L. Quick, in the Bubble, won the sailing race; the tandem was won 


by Messrs. F’. 
Simpson in Rip Rap. 


SAGAMORE ©. GC. FALL REGATTA—On Oct. 9, the 


K. Shears and A. B. Pattonin Go 


more ©, C. held its fall regatta at Lynn, Mass., ending with a din- 


ner at the Revere House in the evening. 


Ee 


blin; single, by 8. 


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rand | (GSS AA Rava penne eee New York .225:,-:; |) SGABSIS. ee Oca ees 33 | 15.0028 B. 3 27.62 4 
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<a a a ea aR ern 
PRIZE WINNERS. 
The first five men on the Record each get a prize flag. 
Event. Na ir Add Event Ne File 
io me. Lanne, Tess. vent. ame. Tanoe. Address, 
1:+.-@. J. Bousfield! .......2..: Regina,....-.... Bay City, Mich. 1....R. W. Baldwin. -......... Irene... -Ottawa, eariidine 
EE NA EVEN LTR eee An oe Nellietnd og0 522. Canton. N.Y. 2... H. F. McKendrick.. whena..l .: ...Galt, Ont. 
H yap » "00 8 Ob .Wanda........ «Kingston, Ont. 3....H. FP. Sinclair...... .. .Brooklyn, N. ¥. 
4,,..M. F. Johnston........... Maggie.....,....Toronto, Ont. 4....C. M. Douglas..... . ..- Toronto, Ont. 
5....M. F. Johnston........... apid...........Toronto, Ont. Fo BT Thien bos oeae ..-Brockville, Ont. 
6....M. F. Johnston...............: Cb rese seaee -Toronto, Ont. 6....G. P. Wilkinson -.. Brockville, Ont. 
>...H. F. MeKendrick....., wRapid.... 2.0.1. Galt, Ont. ... HY. M. Turner... .-. Brockyille, Ont. 
eH SED BANG Vint oct Shs lo, Pecowsic.... pi prineneld, Conn. 7....L. Q. Jones... ..- Hartford, Conn. 
8....G. EB. Edgar, Jr........... Pegey...........Newburgh, N.Y, 8....C. J. Boustield . .._Bay City, Mich. 
9... Js B. Mellen 240 3.0.20 Surprise -Rochester, N. Y. 9....A. BE. Heighway, Jr.......Nina............ Cincinnati, O. 
10....H. FB. MeKendrick.......Lena...... t, Ont. 10....F. M. Turner....... Brockville, Ont. 
i1....M. F. Johbnstom....0...2.1 pid Toronto, Ont 11....G. B. Wilkinson.... Brockville, Ont. 
1s, 0. Bs VAMK es caveat «ie LASAIGs «oe New York City 12... W.G. MeKendrick. Toronto, Ont. 
18:..2R. W. Baldwin.....:-.... Trene...... _ Ottawa, Canada. 18....C, J. Bousfield...... Bay City, Mich. 
U4)... M, Dorner.) 02.327... eTHAg. Sous -.Brockville, Ont. 1d,,,.W. G, McKendrick. Toronto, Ont. 
-.-.G. Wilkinson............. Giver 2: .Brockville, Ont. ..--D. B. Jaques..... -Brockville, Ont. 
Tri ende. Be Barney oe 05 sae Pecowsic -Springfield, Conn. T5238, BAA GbSGNE oon. c2 eV OSHER u. cune Bae Albany, N.Y. 
16 ...G. E. ee vs SOP SUP ee Peggy. «Newburgh, N. Y. 16....J, L. Weller -...Peterboro, Ont. 
Ties eiieWeller 2205 - ula, .Peterboro, Ont. 18....G. B. Wilkinson Se -Brockville, Ont. 
a Fe Wie GENBOU ay sees oo ue cache Vesper .. ..Albany, N. Y, 20... HH: Barney.,,0. 0). ....... Pecowsiec,..... ..Springfield, Conn, 


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Name. ‘noe. Time. Points. 
Event 1. Paddling, Class I1., 1 mile: 
1....Bousfield 2.2.20... ec. Regina.. 12 27 10.00 
feet) Gayvaits yt tee, seine a rene 12 39 45 
Oe ea OUR > Met, Seo een a eee) Venture 12 55 5.50 
AUC HELE eet ten een ne Edmé —— 3.25 
Oz tas VVESTCOUL ave e, cadets Lalage .........+.. — 1.00 
Event 2. Paddling, Class IV.,1 mile: 
on REDD oe ccna ones NEIBOA te ey il 56 10.00 
2....McKendrick (H. F.).._... Lena... 11 58 9.25 
aoe LT Her aey nate ter feed Olive. 2 15 8.50 
4....MeKendrick (W. G.)......Mac.. == G45 
EMP Sy i[chcr ae Shalt One Selle cimeneae — %.00 
Peet hen UCsiaem treet res cuca Yanewah . — 6.25 
NCA Se wR, cul ysl htes elas Alouette... — 5.50 
(She ep ERTIES ON a Ie all Me Blanche. — 445 
a) SRO HEELSON,..cekert ms foe, Nee Gertie. — 4.00 
10... Carpenter (H. M.)......-. Gypsie — 3.25 
ble; GE TIC rN ae da), sue ae Elf .... — 2.50 
12....Carpenter (W.M.)........ Nellie... — 1.75 
AS SO lledi liver tint opi othe ae Curfew rela, = 1.00 
Six more entries than starters. 
Kyent 3. Sailing, Novices, Classes A and B, 114 miles: 
Dues Sialic hey) ee ay h eee Wanda. 30 15 — 
Za ES VGLTITE 410 einen. ee Guenn = 
BMRA cms TINE sess & ke Vixen —— 
Brg ae NEUE Fa eG eo tier eeceee es Edith Adele...... = 
OPeSelOVS Rom mee Al TCS Ne Alouette — 
Git GUESS), 4 cal ih presi Yanewah ......... — 
if, CRPUSOUSTOLOS erway 2c Regina — 
DP. BRA SHO Tike Sa leer Se NIE ie Lola. wee eens — 
Dance VE Hie ae eye bee Vindente —- 
He SCOOKEM en, 1.0 ee LD ek Sen tes — 
Ad ee OMNSOTIA crea tna va otek Latona — 
JEM Sr.q) @ikS ibe oe a RR ES nee eR PAD YRas 2, comer aes —= 
US ee DE MEOENT, 9.6 8... bene owe oe BULL NRE teed -_~— —— 
Iona, Flora and Cora started, but did not finish. 
Eyent 4. Paddling, Class I., 1 mile: 
Nar ch LUISOT elms ces ee apples, A... 5.6 10 25 — 
Boe WOURLAR Ie sete: CAEL. ane Harmony......... 10 38 — 
3 LHIGV SSE Cee OAS reece aay Wakihy Pr ian te — 
Hvyent 5. Paddling, Class III.,1 mile: 
DL AAO BSOnAM tay Seine eet nak PREG UC evens Fans 10 44 10.00 
Be TE renin pene tate Le HU Shi2y: hav: ben AREA Ani 10 50 8.87 
Oia VW KETRSOM 24 LAs takes Merle,............. 10 59 7.75 
Aor ECOL GAIN oN Sin aon een: : RIGA eee nee ._ o— 6.62 
fe PROV CALGT sewn ree ee AAV IRE SES ae. SY — 5.50 
Ge uG aI e eer talc ee eerie BéEeysess Ween se — 4.37 
Nig RVEUIERS oh. ch etecse ce sjo4pqas tee’ NGASEIG sss coi heehee — 3.25 
Gee AW OG oe ans dea ae AVraitie 2 ke lot —— 2.12 
Ose obertson ft. «i we Se Genie |: eee te.6, — 1.00 
Event 6. Paddling, Tandem, III. and IV., 1 mile, open canoes: 
1....Johnson-—McKendrick....Rapid.............. 10 11 
2.... Wilkinson-Turner....... Merle sohiss FS. 10 16 — 
3.... Bagg-Brouse............. Minnehaha........ 10 46 ae 
Three crews entered but did not start, 
Event 7. Sailing, Class B, 3 miles, 75ft. sail. 
TSH ey a AAR oe o Aan ie Hae Pecowsic.......... 10 20 10.00 
Peat SAB ACATLOHS ooecrioby dhs save lane (ove essed Sopp WVenture.......... 1 17 10 9.78 
3.... Wackerhagen.......-..<- Winter eee, ce eet 118 10 9.57 
Ae cel IOI tee ge dra oetem ees ah ye SVOSDET Soe eies as 9.36 
Soesg gC PU sO 2a ee Aeseom org eee Cheemaun...,.... == 9.14 
GUL wAnOrewstc.. cv. cejteoeLe DOMOnIA a. os — 8.93 
TEE ULETE One.) eee Aeron nee Blanchet, i. sae —_—— 8.71 
8....Baden-Powell.... ........ Nautilus ......... —— 8.50 
SSE LOI Wise ste. te hte en spills vc cretecaienicee bale —_—— 8.28 
NG WR ehardsy foi: ted tess Won de: ie Dene eee — 8.07 
Il... sStewart (Wi)... 2. cy eens ee Sar, asec --—— 7.85 
1S aed Brats) hese aan ee ee cee WWanden:.<.27---+0 _——— 7.64 
2 BA PEN WA SRD leiG ory soe pan Bn DNA ezrike Cems 5 one a 7.48 
HA DSS INGIDGs A.B: ces cpelus eee ee .St. Hubert... .... ee il 
AAP ObOLdeni en) id .mc-eeeeoet. i Palmers... 2015 ——. 7.00 
NG 6 DATE Yio 88 Shes as ores Delian essere == 6.78 
dbf PE 90 Brak 8 es Sa a rey Oe DASBIC) 204-0 bees =~ 6.57 
1S xe VOLO. erect. lee aes P6e@tan v5 ae eee — 6.35 
19.... Stewart (H. M.).........4- Marie........ 2... — 6.14 
BO a WWRCOTS. Noi h ects npiae sie etls Vixen........ .... —— 5.98 
Plime NOVAS ot a sectidea et weiaeey Annie Q.........45 —. 5.71 
DO) TA BOLS tosh nielele fac nt Holties AY Ronn Chee — 5.50 
23....McKendrick (W. G.)...... i oe Gas 5 ——— 5.28 
VA NV ene. . dak nteldee oaies Vindente.......... a 5.07 
Ci SAIO RY GNESI 545. OSS5AR RES 4 Verena.........-.. —— 4.86 
Pee PTMCTAITOS, Bicyttcs weet sce poten ate (Gtlenneeaniepeseses —— 4.64 
BY Mere SWT Geen ys i Mlaty e tiaelnla ee eee tes Alouette.......... —— 4,43 
PAY i Soler JOE yet aOeN ICO te oS DUAR tae ews ss => 4.21 
PAs LRODCELSOL +2. olelchucrs seriredene Gertie... 4.00... we 4,00 
BYES RELOS CES oo ea Gee ore tes Waa Wares Saye ——— 3.78 
237 as MNTEV TLE NOD see 25 Mee so cots LDS Ee We Benet are ——— 3.57 
aceenMellente "RE et wes os tk Surprise... .¢.-< +: —— 3.36 
ata a VE ADEN Poe 5 a ACE Maar COTAL er Hage —— 8.14 
EEE TASER cane e et elec DOV a oo eas A Ae Fe 2,98 
Twenty more canoes entered for this race but did not sail. 
Event 8. Sailing, Class A, 50ft. sail: 
SEO 188 Hire a ee ey oe noe ESHER BE in hha 1 58 35 10.00 
ns) BOSE] Aces nt secs ay ean FUG Eifitpas trees Fa one —. 9 50 
st. chunme) 28. Ppp eds os ities NAO: TE... Sects — 7.00 
fee eVVCHI CI occ lett ent, o Parlitee yey Lee — 5.50 
Dery OoOLOWVATE ae eee olalnent MNES ORE Sys So Sar 34) = 4.00 
Two other canoes started, but did not finish. Had they com- 


There: 


Event 9. Upset race, Class Il. and larger, 200ft., 21 entered for 
thisrace. Mellen in. Surprise won. Andrews, Weller and Heigh- 
way tied for second place and paddled asecond heat,won by Heigh- 
way. 


Event 10. Paddling, Class IV., 1 mile, load 2001bs: 


1... Melfendrick (H.W .).2. =, luena......-.+-- +5. 12 55 10.00 
PAM Pa PAT sb Ltt fepeen-b See Olivet: 2 13 04 8,20 
SP Rp an Nee i eet Deters ali tee hae Nellie mit. ae. sna 18 25 6.40 
APL TUNIS, ole srpeethacahees ln otemracs sagt) {0ts Een, Se | —- 4.60 
5.... McKendrick (W.G.)......Mac.. ......-..... — 2.80 
Gee evsves cnn 6 eaebeittee Alouette.........- a 1.00 
Twelve canoes entered did not start. 
Event li. Paddling, Class IIT., 1 mile, 1601bs. ' 
AO OP OWUSORIss . geutiac ss tow es PVT TCAs ce ee at 5 DEY, 10.00 
Pa Le OLED SOLO Lisle mee: IWSEIG. Hse ooh sek ses 12 10 7.75 
See a Wel CASE ie Sete Rees Sc a Ethene Seedy 12 12 5.50 
Ae SHOP AT. +225, oh leeds = 2 REDON passed — 3.25 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Name. | Canoe. Time. Points® 

Event 12. Paddling and sailing, A and B, 3 miles: 

Tae SVU ite seta pey Boat AVASBIG Hea, 1 screen 5 00 10.00 
2... McKendrick (W. G,).....Mac.........:....-- 45 06 9.43 
er eE OWES Eee Tend Oe Venture.... 2... .. 45 12 8.87 
CV Eeib cial Page nay ge Surprise.......... — 8.31 
Dp eraenOlatayauer Rial inet sete EERE  wabeoo aad — 7.75 
Gee sickest Wn otle eae ay. wl IRESE Yin da yee oe ay oe — 7.18 
TiaeeHOUSHEIe aw. els oes ema iihc sis oe 5e es a 6.62 
pe eH OKO Osh ae etme 4 4 een Yanewah.... -:.. — 6.06 
OS NBUtlette eee eee BIN CN ease eee — 5.50 
STURM MTR GIGI a Bry yd an ce ee OVE gio mie isen a 4.93 
Dee RV VAIT EL HOC eos ee een SVVarer ele: eee see —- 4.37 
Neal ETeNy Sn pee wn So DUE an Alouette.........- — 3.81 
LS Wen eran Civ agigna. Petes hipaa se TOI. aabied ack ale —— 3.25 
TEST nel a OR ie Magort se5 ee — 2.68 
He pee started who did not finish. Highteen entered who did not 
start. 

Event13. Paddling, Class I1., 1 mile, load 120lbs.: 

PCR LEG iki ef yn ee BONIS poree EKERC: Fone hens 10.00 
PAeeRES CHUISLL Bl Cie nt ere lope FRecintay,. 29 (Nh oe — 5.50 
Ceti oA A (CSISINGLOIIN SE AVA es we gheNeh 4 Gua aeess epee — 1.00 

Two entered but did not start. 

Event 14. Paddling, tandem, IIT. and IV., 1 mile, decked canoes: 
1,....Turner-Wilkinson..!.....Olive...j.0.. 252: 10 O1 — 
2....McKendrick-Jaques..... Eee os 11 19 — 
3....Robertson-Mellen........ GELiIOe ene toes. — 

Four crews entered did not start. 

t15, Sailing, Class B, 3 miles: 

ie Pecowsic.........- 45 38 10.00 

2. CSDG Er ot hres 47 53 9.78 

Sf iBlaiche. 5s cose 49 50 9.56 

es) ty heer en Deligzlit;.da29-. 0. — 9.34 

TS Ae Venture.:........ —— 9.12 

6....Stewart (W.).. earl Se, eye ete -— 8.90 

7.... Wackerhagen. Se LUPE et eetoes ae os 8.68 

Oe LE PTICELO WES akin ete tire kent Sofronia........-. —. 8.46 

9.... Baden-Powell....... - Nautilus. ......... — 8.24 
10.... McKendrick (W. G.) BOL paee 5 eum ce —— 8.02 
EP Vee Wee eee Ae 2 Lassie —? 7.08 
Lem eh EERO pate te, 5 vy — 7.58 
13.... Whitlock... — 7.36 
14....Murphy.... —— 7.15 
15... Richards... —. 6.93 
16... Brokaw.... — 6.71 
TAS ya BHD Re A — 6.49 
ISS Shines, my oP ee, —— 6.27 
19....Stewart (H. M.).... — 6.05 
20.... Borden — 5.83 
21.2 SNe@id6 6.0, 3 ook: — 5.61 
PES es WOLLOLE ane eee ae a 5.39 
Pir NLORONY.. -oeeias. Sait eee — 5.17 
Adee WET yh.) RAD e eae Ee — 4.95 
DDE CeMWOL OT ad tubo my tye cs\e ote Wa = 4.73 
203/)SOSLIGS (Rte eae peat Wanda — 4.51 
27....Mellen ; — 4,29 
ome - AMG igacea ee eae eae ee lives... + — 4.07 
Cota VETER Aisin ES np cerry . _Wdith Adel — 3.85 
UL ON sa ed Sd Sea Urchin — 3.63 
SL tee OUES eee cle ee ee eee Yanewah — 3.41 
SPP VVCLEGI’? Jace. dea tee eee Wikre 12. ee — 3.19 
DoLTs PELY VALOR, |. oe iddedenaon ce Veen. waste ae — 2.97 
GL atealatel EWU ety AON GAD A GITOM Tyres. urna oe ._ oo Buid 
OLY BBR UIER St aihel SARE ig We Ys Alouette. .........8 —. 2.54 
Slee a LOST buyin ih se eae eee ANPTLOR ects cn det See — 2,382 
Ole SELON Wa eee os NUDES yc heats — 2.09 
Hie Bea ara CUP Petey Coe ane Se eC pl TA ee wen Bhan wettest — 1.88 
BOS Se ang. unl ask e ted pee SO 1O22. ier e ws 23 — __ 1.66 

Hares started but did not finish. Twelve entered but did not 

start. 

Event 16. Class, A, sailing, 3 miles: 

LR capil Sail tea es pare oar Bee COW Anika tite ee 51.20 10.00 
FAVE CR pea sede eaten eee MAING Tac she Brees 57.00 8.71 
C3 Se eel Core) | eR a» y= ares Magog ....... .... 59.00 1.42 
rh A Tetotttssate) omneees SSE RBA See Reeinas eel eece re i 6.14 
DS as ONES) delish bce o kee ct IP RSCECR Ee ee pane — 4.85 
epee EB LO eRTIAy eens. - cemaen renee e Irene.... eeeee 3.57 
eSe eed ieiiel ery ielsay = Moos Se aa BITING? Sterne ineee ce — 2.28 
35. REN OSOC OU elective risa aseeeaieg. WalaBey eaten. — 1.00 


Event 17. Had no entries. Over limits sailing. 


Event 18. Hurry Scurry, run, swim, paddle. Hight started, 
four finished. Weller in Lulu won, Wilkinson in Merle second. 
Nine entered who did not start. 

Event 19. Not recorded. 


Event re: Trophy race, A an B, 734 miles: 


Leen CHD ROI -teaacate- aban eae ste CEPT aadcere 1 39 15 — 
PASE DALEY. +o. afelistelot a ated Pecowsic.....%... 1 39 23 a 
De Viti Le ew eC see ee ASSTO. sp, tole 1 41 47 — 
7 oe odd 3 0 (Sy Oia efi ey Ne BlanGheus nares. 1 42 56 os 
Deen ONES. oe secre Shane Venture.......... 1 43 O1 —— 
6 Batley na 3p ones need or Welehts. |. ee ae eee 1 43 28 — 
7.... Wackerhagen............ Partles sae: tenes 1 44 22 — 
8.. .Baden-Powell......... ...Nautilus.......... 1 48 50 — 
9....Walter Stewart ....... “Pearl! Sa Pe5es Ls 1 49 31 — 
LOMB Brokany povereLens.cee sick CO COUES oh wast seen eee 1 51 30 — 
PERE VOI INVA cate eee ce Cheemaun...... Boeke ey 
de SIO DELO ee scat diane tes Mong (yan Disabled during race. 
Eng ee AMLGEG Wes sia trartentesedtarete bots Sofronia...... Disabled during race. 
eter NE kegs eeeog gg Oost Ptr PORE Sierras Disabled before start. 
TOM ED WhITOG ks eas eee Wraith........Disabled before start. 


Very few canoes, comparatively, dropped out of the races after 
starting. This good result is no doubt largely due to the Record. 


THE CALLA. SHASTA FALL MEET. 


BOUT 30 canoeists with 18 canoes assembled at Calla Shasta to 
hold the fall race meeting of the New England Division of the 
A. C. A., and race meeting. it was in name only, there being hardly 
a breath of wind during the entire meet. Notwithstanding the 
lack of wind every one declared that they had a grand-good time, 
talking models, comparing the Stranger (Com, Jones’s new Joyner 
canoe) with Mr. Barney's Pecowsic, etc., and the evenings passed 
away at the most enjoyable camp-fires imaginable. In fact those 
camp-fires were something not soon to be forgotten, with a gorge- 
ous full moon and Patterson full of good songs and banjo music, 
two kegs of sweet cider, presented by one of the members, and a 
camp-fire full of good wood, and in fact everything full but the 
canoeists. Very few tents were pitched, the canoeists preferring 
to camp out on the floor of Mr. Lester’s parlor and eat Mr. Lester’s 
repasts at the table spread on the barn floor in order to accommo- 
date the whole party. _ F ‘ 

As the party were sitting around the camp-fire Friday night, a 
team drove up and a voice came through the darkness, “A. C. A. 
Ahoy!” and Whitlock, of the Brooklyn ©. C., appeared and re- 
ceived a hearty welcome. Mr. Joyner, the builder, was also pres- 


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[Ocr. 14, 1886, 


ent. As Vice-Com, Paul Butler was unable to 
Com. Barney presided during the meet. 

_ Saturday morning there was just enough wind to warrant start- 
ing the no limit race, which was sailed with the following result; 
Venture, L. Q. Jones, H. C. 0. first; Pecowsic, B. H. Barney, S.C.C., 
second. The wind then fell so light that none of the othér events 
were sailed, it being considered hardly a fair test of sailing; but a 
scrub race was indulged in between Mr. Barney in Pecowsic, Com. 
Jones in the new. Stranger and Mr. Whitlock in the Venture, the 
canoes finishing in the order named. 

The sailirg races of the Springfield Club’s regatta, which were 
named for tue same day, also had to be postponed, the only event 
of interest on that programme which took place being the paddling 
wicert mile, for the club medal, which was won by Mr. John 

owles. 

Saturday evening a meeting of the N. E. Division of the A. G. A. 
was held, Rear-Com. Barney in the chair, At this meeting a de- 
cided opinion was expressed in-fayor of a salt-water meet next 
year for the A.C. A., and it was voted unanimously that delegates 
to the Executive Committee meeting to be held in New York this 
fall vote for such a meet. 

The meeting also instructed delegates to suggest a change in 
the constitution to the effect that each 30 men on the roll of each 
Division of the A. C. A. who are canoe owners, be entitled to one 
yote at the annual Executive Committee meeting instead of, as it 
now stands, having each 80 men at camp entitled to one vote. 

It was also voted that the Executive Committee appoint time 
and place for the spring meet, but it was the general feeling that 
they should try and arrange the time so as not to conflict with 
that of a meet of any other branch of the A, ©. A., thereby ren- 
dering it impossible for members to attend both. 

Voted that officers of N. E. Division haye power to receive yotes 
on important subjects by mail. 

Rear-Com. Barney then appointed Mr. Nickerson, of Spring- 
field; Com. Jones, Hartford,and Mr. Murphy, of Salem, to act as 
regatta committee, Mr. Nickerson as chairman, and the meeting 


adjourned. 5 . 
The officers of this Division are: Paul Butler, Lowell, Vice- 
H. Barney, Springfield, Rear-Com.; W.B. Davidson, 


be present, Rear- 


Com.; Mr. E. 
Hartiord, Purser, and Dr. Geo. L, Parmele, member of Executive 
Committee. 


ROCHESTER OC. C, FALL REGATTA, OOT. 7,—The fall regatta 
of the Rochester C. C. was sailed on Oct. 7 oyer the club course of 
Lgmiles, two rounds, on Irondequoit Bay, there being three races, 
one for the Moody Cup, the W. H, Sour’s prize and the Leimgruber 
Cup; one an open race and the third aconsolation race. The first 
ree ee final one for the Moody Cup, was timed thus, starting at 


: Ist round. Finish. Points. 
SUPP EER 2A ccooru ha state PRL) Lone 2 04 00 2 34 00 9 
SOLON iets ee eee Pe eu 2 04 15 2 34 15 8 
ARON rs ec ae eee eee 2 06 00 2 40 00 ve 
Bi EN ECC NG eet ater joy oh) Sera e BVI SI ERB RRA SA 2 05 00 2 40 15 6 
BOUDCE Meant cee er ee hte eta ee 2 OF 00 2 41 00 5 
OS (GV nla Pee coe Pes Mabe aplay ee dy hk 4 2 06 00 2 43 00 4 
VVEUICLETO he at Orit nites erat eee eee 213 00 2 46 00 8 
WGOHISOT CT Pal ceene he onan eee ree oll 2 18 00 Drawn. A 
LGA OI oe e.g oc nls oe eet R ee 2 20 00 Drawn. 

The records of the five races of the series stand: 
Point Points, 

Sofronia, Andrews........ .. 30 Wanderer, Ward............-. § 
Marie, Stewart...............28 Hero, Fier leds ss es. 4 
Bounce; Grayoy. .se.. tesa oe 18 ouise, Moody......,.......-.- 3 
Vixen, Wolters........ ...--. 13. Wieanor Angele. o ls. sca. eee -8 3 
Surprise, Mellen......... ... 9 


Sofronia takes the Moody cup, Marie wins the W. H. Sour’s 
prize, a pair of marine glasses, and Bounce wins the Leimgruber 
cup. At3 P.M. the open race was started, the times being: 


Ist Round Finish. 
ETN Ga Abert ta: Berri Set AMR ee aoe oe 3 36 15 413 30 
Sofronia............ apts et ee F aa faae araetemescterrash 3 36 00 4 21 30 
th SRR es nee i oe Rete GRUNT Oy Baek Ree a nee 5 39.00 4 21 82 
Dass Oat eM ag eee RANE BS, hy Bey 3 39 15 4 21 34 
BILEDIISE mrrspeate at f2 0 lion ite tbe erp aia SECU ee PE 3 39 10 4 32 00 
Boimneen. 24 Ag dehpredt oleae tsaooe | ae a eee 3 38 00 4 32 10 
TiQ TI RGA sei 53's od, 31 5% ATER selee ee aINE Cat Cee ae eye Ah 
Saiete Ce hes fey aR Ee deol ar oe ORAM Sate ob wa a {oA cae es 


HIG AOL AE Pow OAL IND Oa ee CR ea ee é cue! 
Marie wins an_A.C. A. badge, and Sofronia, second, a pair of 
shooting boots. The consolation race suffered for lack of wind 
most of the starters giving up. Captain Ruggles, in the Hero, 
held on to the finish and won a handsome silk flag. After the 
taORS a clambake engaged the atttention of the club and their 
guests. 


Answers ta Correspondents. 


ES" No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents, 


O. C. W.—Go down to Lane’s, at Good Ground, Long Island. 
Miss LiInnran EF. Smrra.—aA letter so addressed is at this office 


S. M.—For bears select a large caliber; .44 is a favorite with 
hunters of this game. 


G. U. N.—The gun can be altered by any of the firms whose cards 
will be found in our columns. 


C. H. M.—In western Massachusetts you will perhaps do well to 
try the vicinity of Great Barrington. 

A. J. K., Hau Claire, Wis.—Hunting hares will hurt the grouse 
hunting of your dog. The partridge hunting is all right. 


W.N. F., Nantucket.—One receipt for waterproofing is 1202. of 
beeswax boiled for two hours in a gallon of linseed oil, with alittle 
dryer added. 


J.B. F. AnD Wire, of Baltimore, Md.—Can find good fishing and 
hunting by addressing Jos. K. Bramble, East New Market, Dor- 
chester county, Maryland. 


R. H. Mc., Tampa, Fla.—A cubic foot of salt water will weigh 
651bs., and will float that weight in the form of a box of one cubic 
foot capacity, including weight of box, if metal. 

G. W. C.—The skipjack was fully described in the Formsr anp: 
STRHAM of Sept. 27, 1877, copies of which can be had at this office.. 
See also “Small Yachts” for additional information and plans. 


C. W. S.—For_ wildfowl shooting go down to Long Island, to 
Lane’s at Good Ground, or Foster’s, at the same Pde es For quail 
and partridge go to Sullivan county, or out into Orange county to 
some of the Erie Railroad stations on the Newburgh short cut. 


Dovustine, St. Louis.—The stories you see in the papers about 
women with lizards in their stomachs and men with minnows in 
their lungs are all rubbish and foolishness. A swallowed lizard 
or fish could not live any more than a swallowed oyster or clam, 


HUMPHREYS’ 


Homeopathic Veterinary 
; Specifies for 
“en HORSES, CATTLE, ‘SHEEPs 
“| DOGS, HOGS, POULTRY. 


Ty Used by U.8, Governm’t, 


Chart on Rollers, 
and Book Sent Frees 


Humphreys’ Med. Co., 109 Fulton St., N. ¥. 


Vil-Tanned Moccasins, 


For Hunting, Fishing, Canoeing, &c. 

They are easy to the feet, and very 

ZS durable. Made to order in a 

variety of styles and warranted 

the genuine article. Send 

zgmfor price list. M. 8S. 

9 HUTCHINGS, Dover, N.H. 

: me Box 368, VAME, STODDARD 

& Kanpau., Boston; Henry U. squires. New York; 

F. Cuag. Hicunt.. Philadelohia; Vow LENGEREKE & 
DETMOLD, New York and Newark, N. J., Agents. 


FILE BINDERS, 
Size to suit Formst AnD STREAM, 
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICH 
Price, &1.50. 


“Highest Qual 


ity’ Fish Hooks. 


Anglers are so familiar with our name and Trade Mark and the quality of our goods, that we have no hesitation 


containing one-half dozen of hooks. 


folio illustrated catalogue. 


in calling them to witness to the excellence of all hooks made by us. : 
equal to any ever made, about seven years ago we came to the conclusion that anglers would welcome a very high 
grade of fish hooks—something far beyond what they had ever used, Consequently we perfected arrangements for 
the manufacture of what has become so widely and favorably known as “‘Abbey & Imbrie’s Highest Quality” fish 
hooks. _ All boxes containing these hooks have our trade mark and the words ‘““Abbey & Imbrie’s Highest Quality,” 
distinctly printed on the label, Also the name of the hook, viz.: “Sproat,” ‘‘O’Shaughnessey,” ‘‘A berdeen,” ‘Carlisle,’ 
‘‘Sneck Kendall,” or ‘‘American Trout.” When ‘‘snelled” on silk worm gut or gimp the hooks are put up in packages. 
Each one-half dozen is labeled. 

If your dealer does not keep our goods in stock, or will not order them for you, send us 50 cents for our 180-page: 


Though our hooks have always been fully 


AO BBE YyY & IMB RIB, 


Manufacturers of every description of 


EBine BE1shingsg WTackie, 


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STREAM. 


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00 


ADAPTED TO | 


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45-70-500, 

45-90-300, 
and 40-82-260 | MODEL 1686 
CARTRIDGES ~ Solid Eteaa. 


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The finest selection of Breech-Loading Guns, both English and American, in this country. Our stock 
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can appreciate the advantage of having a large variety to select fren. Those contemplating purchasing would 
do well to give us a call. No risks run as in buying of irresponsible parties. 

We are also the sole agents for the sale of Barnarad’s CGeiebrated Sports-= 
meow ’s Ciothins. which comprises everything required to make a complete Sportsman’s outfit. 
The reputation these goods have already gained for quality, workmanship and fit is unequalled. 


GUN CASES, GUN COVERS, CARTRIDGE BELTS, SUITS IN 


CARTRIDGE VESTS, CARTRIDGE BAGS. _Dogskin, Sheepskin, 
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Canvas, Flannel, — 


VESTS, PANTS, HATS AND CAPS, 
LEGGINS, 


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241 Broadway, 108 Madison Street, 
NEW YORK. CHICAGO. 


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other rifles, 


Macccike Rifle. 


Target & Hunting Rifle. 


Calibers .32, 40-150 Calibers .40, 75-285 
ts .B8, 45-190 “ 45, 85-290 Has the same Jever breech block and easy movement of 
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[Oor. 14, 1886. 


Tew Ts. for Sule. 


TEE me CAMPERS’ FAT ORILTTE ’”’ TENT. E 
(MeKoon’s Patent Applied For.) ; 
Extra Army Army 
Size. Sail twill. 80z. duck. 100z. duck. 
Babe co Ee 
eigen Ty ae * 20.00 24.00 26,00 OF ENGLISH AND AMERICAN 
HOSES a rok els 22.00 25,00 28.00 


Poles, pins, cases, etc., all complete, are in- 
cluded in above prices. ‘Above sizes are main 
bodies of tents exclusive of ends. Add 6 to 10ft. 
to lengths given according to size of tent, gives 
extreme length of each including angular ends. 
Only best material and best workmen used and 
employed. Hastern patrons are Sp from 
New York. Western patrons from Chicago, and 
extreme western ones from San Francisco, Los 
Angeles and FE] Cajon. All other kinds and sizes 
of tents in use supplied. Send order and money 
by draft with order to 


MERRITT P. McKOON 


El Cajon, San Diego Go., California. 


DREECA-LOADING GUNS, 


By the following celebrated makers; 


Westley Richards & Co., W. & C. Scott & 
Son, Parker Bros., Colt Fire Arms Co., 
W. W. Greener, Hollis & Son, C. G. Bone- 
hill and others, at the 


BARKER ART GALLERY, 


47 & 49 Liberty Street, 


THURSDAY & FRIDAY. OOT 21 & 22 


Commencing at 1 o’clock P, M. 


18, from 9 A. M. to 6 P, M. until time of sale. 

Kor the past ten years'we have made a specialty 
of the sale by auction each fall of breech-loading 
guns, during which time we have sold many 
thousand, including entire stock of several im- 
porters who have retired from business. 

Sale will consist of about 100 new guns, and 
about 25 slightly used weapons, 

Full descriptive catalogues will be ready two 
days before the sale and will be mailed free. 


GEORGE |. BANKS, Auctioneer. 


AN) pest sro? ¥) 2 
C +3 oa 5 had f ’ a 
£O ats) Send two 1-cent stamps for my descriptive cir- 
a pe ee cular of pet stock. Ferrets ringed and trained for 
eX VAS hunting a specialty. WM. PARHAM, 
S os Pp Tyngsboro, Mass. 


FOR SALE. 

A first-class investment. 200-acre farm on Elk 
River, Cecil Co., Md., beautiful situation, high 
and healthy, soil ver tertile, best peach country 
in the State, fine apple and pear orchards; ducks 
and quail plenty, fine fishing. Will be sold low 
to settle estate. Apply to A. BOOZ, 108 South 
Eighth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 1t 


TO THE TRADE.—Our Wholesale Catalogue for 1887 (sent to dealers only) will be ready for 
mailing Noy. 1. Send-for one and examine prices. 


ES IMBAL’S SATIN 


(2 STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES 


ibe 

i : an 3 5 ‘3 OR SALE.—J. PURDEY & SON’S LONDON 
V2 4 meEX People ot refined taste who desire exceptionally fine breechloader, two sets barrels, one pair 
WRAY) cizareties ‘should ‘aso only our Straight Cut, | Dene Ku SPR and the 
mf by \ § put up in satin packets and boxes of modified choke, 12-bore, 30in., Tbs. 50z., in best 
i mw NI 10s, 20s, 5V0s and 100s. solid leather case with implements complete. 


This gun has never been shot and is the very 

finest gun possible to make. Will be sold at $150 

less than cost of importation. Can be seen at 

HENRY C. SQUIRES, 178 Broadway, N. a sr 
. oct?, 


Mixed Shooting. 


An English bachelor can accommodate on his 
plantation four guns. Preserved 10 years. Must 


(4 First Prize Medals. 


NESSMUK’S POEMS. 


Subseribers to ““NESSMUK’S POEMS” will oblige by returning 
The publishers reserve the right to 


WM. S. KIMBALL & CO 


bring well-broken dogs. CAPT. TAYLOR, Black- 
stone, near Petersburg, Va. 


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Chester White, Berkshire 
and Poland China Pigs, 
fine setter dogs, Scotch 
Collies, Foxhounds and 
; Beagles, Sheep and Poultry, 
= pred and for sale by W. 
GIBBONS & CO., West Chester, Chester Co., Pa. 
Send stamp for circular and price list. 


WILD RICE. “tao? attcas, 
Fishery Inspector, Port Hope, Ont., rasta, ” 
augl9, 


LIVE QUAIL FOR SALE 


In fine condition. Western birds, E. B. WOOD- 
WARD, 174 Chambers street, New York. 


FoR SALE.—A FINE LOT OF GOLD FISH 
from 2 to 3 inches long. Price $6 per 100. 
Inquire of J.& W. VAN WYCK, New Hamburgh, 
Dutchess Co., N. Y. lt 


E*. REAR STE FS, 


51, 53 and 55 Court Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
(NEAR CITY HALL.) 


Prices of Guns, Gun Implements and Ammunition. 


$8.50. English Double Side Snap Guns with Rubber Butt, Pistol Grip, Rebound- 
Recapper 65 cts.; by mail 10 cts, Three-joint Cleaning 
Cartridee Bags holding 50 shells, 50 cts. ; 


this order blank at once. 
advance the price on copies not ordered before Nov. 15. 


To the FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY: 
I hereby subscribe for cop of the book, ‘‘Nessmuk’s Poems,” for which 1 


agree to remit the price ($1.00 per copy) in advance, upon notification that the volume is 


ready for delivery. 
NOUROLY dee mee res \ 


ca) 


AIS EICGRT Ts A) ae ey eSe Aa e UOb dre erase : 


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Far-Killing Single-Barrel Breechloading 12-bore Guns, } 

ing Locks, 10 and |2-bore, peed ea alae) fp ae gage, pee if by mail 50 ie Z eat 
te with case, brush and swab, 40 cts.; by mai ets. Extractors5 cts.; by mai 8. Cs ; 

Hence ca holding 75 and 100 shells, 50 cts.; by mail 60 cts. Powder Flasks 8 oz , 25 cts.; by mail 80 ets. Shot Pouches holding 2% lbs 
shot, 50 cts.; by mail 55 cts. Game Bags 50 cts.; by mail 6 cts. U. M. CG Olnb Shells. Horsehide Dog Whips 25 cts.; by mail 30 cts. Flat 
tin snipe decoys $1.50 per doz.; by mail $1.75. Dog whistles with chain 25 cts.; by mail 30 cts Send 2-cent stamp for Illustrated Catalogue. 


J. F. MARSTERS, 51 to 55 Court Street. Brooklyn. 


Guns will be on exhibition from Monday, Oct. |. 


Sov Sale. 


OR SALE.—LIVE GOLDEN AND SILVER 
pheasants. CHAS. I. GOODALH, Taxider- 
mist, 93 Sudbury st., Boston, Mass. octi,tf 


AMROtl POLES. —25,000 BAMBOO FISHING 
poles, 12, 13, 14 and 15ft., in bundles of 50. for 
sale at 29 Burling Slip, N. Y., by BURDETT & 


DENNIS. jy8.tt 
WILD RICE Soar en i New 


crop, R. VALENTINE, Janesville, Wis. 


OR SALE AT A BARGAIN.—ONE JOHN 
A. Nichols’ B. L., 12-bore, 30in., 814lbs., finest 
Quality, elaborately engraved, highly finished 
and perfectly new. Will be sold at one-half the 
original cost. Can be seen at H. C. SQUIRES 
178 Broadway, New York, septz,ti 


—— 


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IRDS FOR SALE.—TWO CASES OF ELE- 

gant stuffed birds, foreign and domestic 

variety, mounted, in fine order. WM. B. BEN- 
HAM, Box 69, Middletown, Conn. 1t 


BRRETS FOR SALE. ADDRESS W. E. 
HOWELL, Painted Post, Steuben Soe 
octl4, 


OR SALE.—PURE GERMAN CARP, ALL 
sizes, at low prices. G. V. DeGRAAF, 
Oscawana-on-Hudson, N. Y lt 


av ianted, 


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WANTED. 


Bear, Buffalo, Deer, Wolves, Foxes. A a Cats, 
Civit Cats, Lynx, Panthers, Antelope, Otter, Beav- 
ers and other animals and birds of all kinds. Ad- 
dress D. H. TALBOT, Sioux City, Ia. 


ED ee 10 OR 12-BORE, 7% TO 9 LBS. 
breech-loading shotgun, Give description 
and price. K. D. STROPE, 

1t 311 West Thirteenth st., New York. 


Schwatka’s Search. 
Sledging in the Arctic in quest of the 
FRANKLIN RECORDS, 

—BY— 

WILLIAM H. GUILDER 
Becond in Command. 

1 Volnme, 8vo., with Maps and Illustrations. 


Price, 3.00, 
For sale by the 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO 
29 Park Row. N. ¥. 


A Readable Volume. 
DOWN THE WEST BRANCH; 


oR, 
Camps and Tramps Around Katahdin. 
CAPT, FARRAR’S NEW BOOK, 


Will be sent to any address on receipt of price, 
$1 25, by JAMAICA PUBLISHING CO., Jamaica 
Plains, Mass. 


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a”g° 3 4E.& H. T. ANTHON,& Cv., 
a = 691 Broadway, New York. 


HILL ON THE DOG. 


THE STANDARD WORK ON THEIR 


MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES. 
Price 82.00. 


For sale by Forest and Stream Publishing Co, 


CREW PLATES, TAPS, DIES, ETC., FOR 
gunsmiths and amateurs. Send for illustrated 
catalogue to 8. W. CARD & CO., Mansfield, Mass. 


SMALL YACHTS. 


By C. P. KUNHARDT. 


SOO Pages, 7S YPYiates- 
SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR. 


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CHAR _ES DAL 


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-  HAMMERLESS 


IS THE FOREMOST GUN OF THE D 


No other Hammerless Gun can Hold a Candle tO it. 


Y! ! 


| PRIC = . 
No. {15—IO and {2 Gauges, Laminated Steel Barrels, Plain Engraving, - $110.00 
No. 120-10, {2 and {6 Gauges, Damascus Barrels, Neat Engraving, - {25.00 
No. 200—10, 12 and 16 Gauges, Diamond Quality, - . oo een ate (DP O'G OO. 


2 


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Pices Freduced. 


No. 42-10, 12 and 16 Gauges, Damascus Barrels, : BT7O.0O0 
*° 58-10, 12 and 16 Gauges, Damascus Barrels, Double Bolt, Plain Sh pain 80.00 
“ 55-10, 12 and 16 Gauges, Damascus Barrels, Double Bolt, Fine Hingraving, 90.00 


a 


anhattan Three Barrel. 


This Gun has met with an unprecedented. sale for an arm of this kind—far beyond our expectations. In order to get them it is 
necessary for the present to enter orders in advance 


ea ey are made with fine Damascus Shot areola, Best Steel Rifle Barrels. Matted Rib, Locks and entire work of the very best. 
quality. 


Pushing the Top Lever to the left, the rifle barrel is fired by the right-hand lock. This mechanism is very simple, but effective 
and durable, and does not admit of any mistake being made. 


A Folding Peep Sight throws down flush with the tang of the frame; a hinge back sight is placed on the barrel, which is flush 
for shotgun use and can be turned up for rifle use, — 


meg with =e hts Se Seelathibets S25.00. 


“SCHOVERLI NG. DALY & GALES, 
84 & 86 Chambers Street, New Y ork. 


BREAN 


Hu the Stud, 
ROUGH-COATED 


DCOLGH Colles or Sheep Dogs 


"D EACH) 


CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS 


make it their aim to breed these dogs only from 
the best stock. 

Trained SHEEP DOGS and YOUNGSTERS, of 
the most noted blood in England and America, 
constantly on hand for sale. 


IN THE STUD. 


THE IMPORTED COLLIE 


NULLAMORE, 


E.K.C.S,B. 16,2038. A-K.R. 3,717. A.K.S.B. 
LITTER BROTHER TO ENGLAND’S CHAM- 
PION 


DUBLIN SCOT. 


A very large, well built dog, dari sable, white 
on chest, with grand carriage, long, intelligent 
head and well carried ears. He has a magnificent 
long, hard coat, and close, heavy undercoat, 
dense brush and good mane, frill and feather. 

His strong legs, perfect feet and symmetric 


build, show at a glance his pec and stamina. - 


Temper and disposition excellent. Weight in 
condition, 65lbs. Height, 23 inches. : 

WINNINGS:—2d, puppy class, Crystal Palace, 
1884; Ist, cup and collie club special, Strabane, 
1885; Ist and special, Milwaukee, 1886, where he 
beat Clifton Hero, who took the special over 
champion Ben Nevis at Cleveland; ist, Hornells- 
ville; 2d, Waverley. 

Puppies by Nullamore and Strephon now ready 
for shipment. 

Address for particulars 


OHESTNUT HILL KENNELS, 
P.O, Box 1630, Philadelphia, Pa. 


IN STUD. 


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DEERHOUNDS. 
Champion Chieftain, Fee $50. 
Champion Bran, - he 25. 

FOX-TERRIERS. 
Belgrave Primrose, Fee $15. 
Raby Jack, - = as 15. 

BULLDOGS. 
Ch. Robinson Crusoe, Fee $25. 
Champion Tippoo, - 4 25. 
Champion Romulus, *¢ 20. 


— 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


St. Bernards and English Mastiifs 


MERCHANT PRINCE 


AND 


ILFORD CAUTION 
IN THE STUD. 


A few very fine pups by both dogs on sale, Send 
for catalogue. Photos of either, 25 cents. 
Fine pair breeding mastiffs for sale, Turk 
(A.K.R, 2222), Druidess eae 2221). 
1. H. MOORE, 
Melrose, Mass. 


IN THE STUD. 
ENGLISH MASTIFF HERO III, 


Winner of first. prize and special prize for the best 
dog or bitch, at Eusepureds pike 

for sale. For picture and pedigree, address 
pups VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, 
Genera: Wayne. Delaware Co Pa. 


jy15.38mos 
SMALL IMPORTED PRIZE PUG DOG 


Siiwver Shoe. 


Particulars, pedigree and references to FRANK 


. ). Box 555, N. Y, City. Stud fee. $10. 
QUINBY, P. ox y ea 


IN THE STUD. 


The typical beagle hound Goodwood Rattler, 
winner ct several prizes. He is black, white and 
a grand hunter and good stock getter. Stud 


tan. 3 . SI 
fée $10. Any further information on application. | 


GEORGE LAICK, Tarrytown, N. Y. octl4,4t 


P. CULLEN, Box 129, Salmon Falls, N. H. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


ee 


In the Stud. 


and show, dogs. 
celled, his get being very large and finely marked. 


puppy. In 1886, 2d prize N. BE. K. Club at Boston, 
e also took 2d prize in open class and special prize 
as the best American bred mastzff at the Wes 
ster K. C., New York, 1886. 

_ Boss is a large dog, weighing upward of 180 ibs.; 
is good in skull, with grand body, legs, feet and 
bone.—Am. Field, April 8, 1886. 

J. Ll. WINCHELL, Fair Haven, Vt. 


KING OF IRISH SIRES. 

Sire of more prize winners than any dog of am 
breed ever born in America. Stud foe R25. The 
best of all, he is a first-class field dog and gets 
field dogs. Will have some Glencho puppies for 
sale this fall from handsome, first-class field 
bitches, W.H.PIHRCH, Peekskill, N. Y. 

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a ee 
Gus Beondhwu 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr, Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows ab 
the late trials of the N. F. T. Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


Tlie Bennet, 


Hospice Kennels. 
St. Bernards, 


The 


E, B. GOLDSMITH, 
Custom House and Forwarding Agent, 


58 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. 
Receives and forwards Dogs, Fowls, etc., etc., to 
any destination. Kennel Clubs, Sportsmen and 
others, intending to import dogs from Europe, 
should have their stock consigned to him, ‘or- 
mation furnished in regard to the best methods of 
importing, shipping, etc. 


season, is not timid but all me t_ with a good 
start; price $20. A. McDONALD, 


Ape EXCHANGE FOR WELL BROKEN SET- 
ter or pointer, good bedigree, a fine P, Web- 

ley & Son’s 12-¢. B. L. ee Write J. W, TAN- 

M, P. O. Box 1074, Middletown, Conn, 

red Irish pups by Sarsfield out of Noreena and 

Maud Fisher, and by Nimrod out of Bizora for 

sale. Write for particulars with stamp.  oct7,4t 


UST SELL OUT—CAUSE, POOR HEALTH. 
Black cocker spaniel puppies, out of Bessie C., 
Bijou and Chip, sired by champion Black Pete. 
Puppies out of Darkie, sired by champion Obo II. 
First come first served at lowest price. Address 


oct7,5t 

ANDSOME IRISH SETTER BITCH FOR 
sale cheap. I. HENRY ROBERTS, P.O. 

Box 153, Moorestown, N. J. sep23,tf 


OR SALE CHEAP.—ONE DARK RED IRISH 


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Tarrytown, N. Y octl 4,26 


ANTED.—A THOROUGHLY BROKEN 

rabbit hound; must be the bess of the good 

ones; would preferabitch. GEORGE C, STERL- 
NG, P. O. Box 1000, New York. octl4,2t 


FOR SALE. 

Three fine Gordon setter pups, color black and 
tan, whelped June 20; one dog pup, whelped June 
12, out of Nettie, she by the pure Laverack setter 
Princess Nellie; one Gordon setter, dog, 1 yr. old, 
just right for hunting; one bitch, same age; one 
Lilewellin bitch, 1 yr. old; will make a good one. 

.B, VONDERSMITH, Lancaster, Pa. octl4,2t 


———E SSS 

IVING PRICES—FOR SALE, FOX AND 

rabbit hounds, coon and partridge dogs, 
treeers. J. B. COOK, Afton, N.Y. octl4,2t 


T. BERNARD PUPS.—TWO DOG PUPS 

for sale, of huge bone, while with correct 

orange tawny markings, 8 mos. old; bargains. 
ESSEX KENNELS, Andover, Mass. it 


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ft 


OR SALE.—-THOROUGHBRED ENGLISH 
beagle dog, 13in. high, handsomely marked 
black, white and tan. Whelped Sept. 8, 1836. Full 
pedigree. Address W. H. ASHBURNER, 27 N, 
Thirty-cighth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 1t 


OR SALE.—POINTER GIP BESSIE B., 16 

mos. old, by young Sleaford—Daisy B. For 

further information address GHO, C. KRAUSE, 
No, 116 Short street, Harrisburg, Pa. It 


Roe SALE.—1 RED AND WHITE SETTER, 
. perfection every respect, 5 years old. Price 
40, Address DR. C. FULDA, 94 Milton urs 


rooklyn, E.D 


FOR SALE. 
Four fine foxhounds, dog pups, 2 months old, 
out of best running stock. Price $5 apiece. Ad. 
dress O. H. MOSSMAN, Barton, Vt. octl4,2t 


“Choice Red Setter Pups. 


Six mos. old; healthy; very handsome; ex- 
ceptionally fine in head and ears; very dark red; 
can be trained this year; half brothers to winner 
of 1st prize, N. Y. show, 1886; sire superb in looks 


and field; grandsire champion Glencho; great 
grandsire, champion Eleho. Reasonable prices, 
J., 988 Prospect ave., 
lt New York City. 


eS te 
66 99 2 
The’ Boss” in Stud. 
ervices limited to ten approved bitches, 50 
each, A, K. RB, 2218. His. Ssetons all Spanien 
As a stud dog he cannot be ex. 


Boss’ Record.—Vhe. at New York in 1885, as a 


in- 


Champion Irish Setter GLENCHO, 


Ghee Kennel. 
FOR SALE. 
THE PUREST BRED 


ST, BERNARD PUPPIES 


Hyery offered in this country, ought to be of great 


interest to breeders. 


By JUPITER ex BEDA (A.K.R. 9962). 


Jupiter is owned by the Geheimrithin von 
eichmann in Switzerland, who purchased him 
from the monks on the grand St. Bernard Moun- 
tains last fall. : i 
Beda took 2d prize at Basle, Switzerland, May, 
885, and was imported July 15, and whelped Aug. 
14, 1886. 
These pups are very fine, and are the purest 
stock possible, 
Also a litter of puppies, by Nero (A.K.R. 3762 
ex Flora I. (A. R. 39), ee 
Also all my grown dogs for sale, very cheap, as 
on account of lack of necessary time, have de- 
cided to give up gee 
Address W. J, EHRICH, 
care Ehrich Bros., 8th ave. & 24th st., 
or at residence, 306 VW. 58th st., N. Y, 
octl4,4t 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS 


FOR SALE. 


Prize winners and pups from prize winners. 
Address WEYMOUTH KENNELS, 
oct7,4t Weymouth, N. J. 


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NOR SALEW—NELLIE BLY (COUNT NOBLE 
~-Nellie, Lewis’), a first class field dog. She 
won two heats in Derby, 1885, when only 12 mos. 
old. Price $150. Also a few choice puppies, by 
Dashing Royer (Dash Il.—Norna) ex Nellie Bly, 
by Dashing Royer—Ranée (full brothers to Belle 
of Piedmont), by _Buckallew—Marchioness (litter 
sister of Belle of Piedmont).- The sires and dams 
of these puppies are all fine field dogs and yery 
handsome. Price $25 each. Apply to CAPT, 
McMURDO, Charlottesville, Va., Field Trial 
Kennels. octT,3t 


ILL TRAIN A FEW DOGS THE COMING 
season: also trained preparatory for field; 


uppies. A. C. KRUEGER, Wrightsville, 
York Co., Pa. octi,2t 


| Be SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR B. L., 
shotgun, five cocker spaniel uppies, 4 mos, 

old. Address MIGNON KENNELS, Cortland, 

N. Y. : oct7,2t 


T. PLEASANT KENNELS.—FOR SALE— 
Three first-class solid black and tan Gordon 
setters, one dog and two bitches; also one first- 
class collie bitch, one bull-terrier bitch, one red 
Irish bitch, one mastiff bitch, For pedigrees and 
articulars address C, T, BROWNELL, Box 235, 
ew Bedford, Mass. 


OINTERS FOR SALE,—AT THE LATE 
Waverly show, every prize but one in the 
puppy classes (21 entries) was won by Nick of 
Naso puppies. (See report this issue.) Nearly 5 
mos, old; just right forthe field. GEO. L, WILMS 
142 Monticello ave., Jersey City, N. J. sep2e, tf 


GUN (A.K.R. 1538). 


English setter dog Gun (Gladstone—May B.) 
will be allowed to serve a limited number of well- 
bred bitches. Fee reasonable. Inclose shares 
Pups forsale. Address CHAS, YORK,9 and fi 
Granite Block, Bangor, Me. 


OR SALE.—THE LANDSEER KENNEL 
offers choice bred Scotch Deerhound and 
nglish greyhound puppies, bred only from stock 
of well-known field qualities. These are the 
aristocrats of all dogs. DR: VAN HUMMELL, 
Denver, Colo, 


OR SALE.—A LITTER OF RED IRISH 

setter puppies, whelped July 15, 1886, five 

dogs and three bitches, by champion Glencho out 

of my Bickly, precisely same breeding as cham- 

ion Molly Bawn and very dsome. Address 
VM. DUNPHY, P. 0. Box 310, Peekskill, N. Y, 
4 septs0,4t 


OR_SALE.—EIGHT VERY FINE LLEW- 
ellin setter puppies, sired by the field trial 
winners Gus Bondhu and Dash III. out of Rake, 
DashII. and Gladstone bitches, from 2 to 6 mos. 
old. Also one bitch, 16 mus. old, black and white, 
the blood of Gladstone. Address A, M. TUCKER, 
85 Main st., Charlestown, Mass. 


MAKE ME AN OFFER, 


Two 15 mos. pups, out of Donna (Dryad—Royal 
Blue) by Gus Bondhu (Dashing Bondhu—Novel). 
No fancy prices, Write 

1t CHAS, E. TAYLOR, Bath, Me. 


OR SALE.—POINTER DOG, 3 YRS. OLD, 
well broken, all right. $20, CHAS. GARRETT, 
Clarksville, Albany Co., N. Y¥. lt 


OOD PARTRIDGE BITCH, BLACK FIELD 
spaniel, full pedigree. DR. NICOL, Cooks- 
an. 


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tons, 


FOR SALE. _ 
Laverack setter pups, full pedigree. Father 
and mother both broken. For particulars apply 
. O. Box 253, Salem, Mass. iy 


BARGAIN AT $60.—HANDSOME LEMON 

and white English setter dog, thoroughly 
roken on ruffed grouse and woodcock, fine re- 
triever; sold for no fault. Also fifteen extra fine 
setter puppies, $10 to $15 each. CHAUTAUQUA 
KENNEL, Sheridan, N, Y. Tt 


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i rters fo) urchased from him had the 
ionaaee prizes pais ed to them; At New York 
and Chicago, 1883, sixteen firsts, nine special, three 

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Ghee Hemet. 
FOR SALE. 


Setters. 

DARKIE IL, 
Black, white and tan, by champion field trial 
winner Darkie—Rosy Morn; whelped Feb. 21, 1882, 
and thoroughly broken by fk. S. Wanmaker. — 

’ LADY PEARL, 
Litter sister to Darkie IL, blue belton. Was re- 
cently bred to Moorsfield Apotece Al—Maiden), 
Partly broken by Mr. E. §. Wanmaker. 

- ROSY MORN, 
Blue belton, by Paris—Pearl; whelped Jan. 30, 
-, Was partly broken by Mr. E.8. Wanmaker, 
and is a good brood bitch and Al mother. 
MARK AND MANAGER, 
ee on ae es pee ee vate poecncs 
ar y Prince Al—Maiden, arth 
trained by Mr. B, 8. Wanmaker. “eee ae 
FProinters. 
: LADY ROMP IfI,, 
Imp, champion pointer bitch, liver and white, by 
Jarvis’ Prince—Lady Romp; whelped June 30, 
1878, and first-class in the field. Broken by Mr, 
E. S$. Wanmaker, 


ot hed Fh "a 
Orange and white pointer dog, by Le Guy—Dark- 
ness; whelped November, 1883, and was thoroughly 
broken by Mr. E.S. Wanmaker. 
The above dogs will be sold at low figures. For 
prices, etc., address A. H, MOORE, 1711 Spring 
Garden street, Philadelphia, Pa. sep23,4t 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16 inches 
high, dogs and bitches, well broken; $15 each. 
Pups from 6 mos, tol yr, old, $8 each, Satisfac- 
tion guaranteed. WM. W. SILVEY, 135 South 
Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. oct, tf 


Irish Setters 
Under life insurance at $10 and upwards, by Chief 
out of Yoube, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thoroughiy broken on 
game and good ones. Full explanation by circular. 
Both dogs in the stud at $25 to bitches of guaran- 
teed field quality only. MAX WENZEL, 89 Fourth 
street, Hoboken, N. J. 


\_DO-YOU WANT:A"D.0'G -2- 


Mailed for 15 Cents. * 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, ij 
237 8. Eighth St, Philadelphia, Pa, 9 


tura] hunters, and very staunch, requiring but little 
trainmg. They are not sold to close out any scrub 
stock or to make room, but were bred especially 
for the trade, and to show as well in the field as on 
paper. Adaress, H. J. PIERRE, Winsted, Conn. 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


A large lot of English setters, taken in exchange 
for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to have 
fair nose. Agesfrom6to15 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the money 
will be returned. ASSOCIATED FANCIBRS 
237 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tt 


OR SALHE.—ITALIAN GREYHOUND PUPS 

from imported stock. Also fine English pugs. 
HENEY- C. BURDICK, 150 Bridge street, Spring- 
field, Mass, sep2,3mos 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 
TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 
st., Exeter, Hngland, has several grand ones for 
sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs 
brood bitches and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited. 
KENNEL OF THOROUGHBRED FOX- 
hounds for sale. Address Lock Box 12, Mon- 
roe, N.C. sep2z,8t 


OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well b 


Mass. 


CHESAPEAKE BAY DOGS. 


Puppies, $15 at 8 wks,, sired by celebrated dog 
Gowrie. GEO. E. POYNEER, Wilhamsburgh, 
Iowa. 


Fee SALE,—RED IRISH SETTER, PARTLY 


puppies, by champion Duke ex Grace (A, K,R. 1260); 

a nice litter of lemon and white Knglish setter 
uppies, by Rock (Rock—Hazel Kirk) ex La Belle 

Oreole (A_K.R. 8046). Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


OR SALE.W—-GORDON SETTER, 4 YRS. OLD, 
thoroughly trained by an experienced gun- 
ner, staunch and steady; has never been out of 
the trainer’s hands; well blooded, handsome and 
has not a fault; owner offers for sale on account 
of nofurther use. Price $100, Can be seen and 
tried. For further particulars address GEORGE 
HARRINGTON, North Grafton, Mass, lt 


TOR SALE.—IRISH SETTER PUPS, AS FINE 
as ever whelped, sire Glen (Glencho—Lady 
Edith) out of Syren (Elcho—Rose). Syren won 
1st and special for best Irish bitch at Boston in 
1885. Will cheerfully furnish any information 
desired, Address LESLIE K. MORSE, 51 Wash- 
ington st,, Haverhill, Mass. octl4,2t 


FOR SALE. 
A fine litter of fox-terrier puppies ont of Fairy 
ALK.R, 3325), Handsomely marked black and 
n heads, excellent pedigree. Address. 
JESSE D, WELCH 
lt 


New Haven, Conn. 
OR SALE,—FOUR WELL TRAINED ENG- 
lish beagle hounds; splendid field dogs. Ad- 
dress T. T. P LEGAR, Pearisburg, Va. 1t 


 Claire-Reeta Kennels. 


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ware BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R. 2102). Fee $15, Pups by 
Royal Prince and 50 bull-ierriers for sale, dogs, 
bitehes and puppies. white or colored, large or 
small kinds; all first-class stock; state what you 
want, J. W. NEWMAN, 87 Hanoyer street, Boston, 
Mass. jy22,dm0 


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CONTENTS. 
EDITORIAL. | CAMP-FIRE FLICKERINGS. 
A Use for Falconry, FISHCULTURE. 


The New York Commission. 
THE KENNEL. 

English Judges Abroad. 

Western Field Trials Entries. 

Greenburgh Dog Show. 


The Season and the Game, 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. 

Sam. Lovel’s Camps—rx. 
NATURAL HISTORY. 

The Sport of Hawking, 


Osprey or ee The Irish Setter. 
_ Rattles and Fangs Irish Setter Field Trials. 
An Exceptional Snake. Kennel Notes. 


Kennel Management. 
RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING, 

Range and Gallery. 

Newspaper Marksmen. 


Burrow of Striped Squirrel. 
GAME BAG AND GUN. 
Newfoundland Caribou Hunt- 


ing, 
Nessmuk’s Poems. 


The Trap. 
Where are the Woodcock? YACHTING. 
Hunting in the Rockies. Resistance of Mayflower and 


Galatea. 

Measurement Rules Abroad, 

The Scotch Challenger, 

Electrical Launches. 

Launch of the Alva. 

Cruise of the Coot.—xxvI. 

ANOEING. 

A Cruise on the Wisconsin. 

Sagamore C. C. atta. 

Florida Hygiene—Diet. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


Goats, Swifts and Bears. 
Southern California. 
The Dismal Swamp. 
Rochester Notes. 
Georgia Game. 
Proposed Preserve in Canada. 
Pennsylvania Notes, 

SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 
The Nepigon. 
Memories of Mastigouche. 
Clearing the Susquehanna. 


THE SEASON AND THE GAME. 


& ears very widespread drought is entailing grievous 

losses upon farmers, who see their wheat fields dry- 
ing up and withering away. Lakes and streams are very 
low. Stumps in Greenwood Lake which have been in- 
visible for years stand out boldly enough now. Many 
brooks have dried up, and fish are dying by myriads, 
October gunners report that the woodcock covers are dry; 
many famous haunts, usually wet at this time of the year, 
are parched and cracked, and barren of birds. Many 
woodcock have been killed, but they have been found 
only along the water courses and in the deepest covers. 
They have been rarely found on the high grounds. The 
same holds true of grouse; they are reported fairly plenty, 
but wild and very much scattered. 

Shooters relate that where birds were plenty in August 
and September, they fail to find them in any supply now. 
Some shooters hold the theory that on account of the early 
season the birds matured sooner than is usual and scat- 
tered earlier, Better shooting is anticipated next month, 
when the birds shall have become settled in their winter 
quarters. Possibly one reason why more grouse have not 
been found is that, as they are notorious wanderers at this 
season of the year, because of the extreme dryness of 
the ground, scent has not lain well and the dogs have 
been unable to follow their trail. 

One novelty of the season has been fair shore bird shoot- 
ing in haunts where for several years past disappoint. 
ment has rewarded a day of hard work. The advantages 
of a general and absolute cessation of spring shooting are 
gradually dawning upon the minds of sportsmen, and a 
sentiment is making in favor of the abolition of all shoot- 


_ing in breeding season. The men hardest to convince of 


_ the wisdom of permitting the birds to go unmolested on 
_ their way to northern nesting grounds are many of them 


_ to be found among the oldest gunners, who, just because 
they have always enjoyed full license to shoot in the 
spring, haye come to regard any other order of things as 


a direct interference with their long-established personal 


' rights and privileges, It is a subject.of sincere regret 
- that these shooters, favored beyond their younger breth- | 


ae 


ren, should not all come to the conclusion that, having 
had a fair share of the fun with gun and shore birds, 
they should be the first and most willing advocates of a 
new order of things, 


A USE FOR FALCONERY. 


QoMe attempts have been made in England and on the 

Continent to revive the antiquated sport of falconry, 
the great hunting amusement of the lords and ladies gay 
of the Middle Ages; but the number of those engaged in 
the sport is meagre and does not appear to increase very 
rapidly. In America the art of hunting birds and small 
game with trained hawks is practically unknown; it is 
perhaps foreign to the genius of our institutions, or it may 
be there has been no opportunity to make anything out 
of it. If, however, it can be shown that falconry would 
be a profitable form of sport, it might be introduced into 
the United States; and there is some likelihood that we 
may soon see just sucha curious phase of the development 
of civilization. This at least has been suggested by Dr. C. 
H. Merriam, the Government ornithologist of Washing- 
ton. 

Under the direction of Dr. Merriam the Department of 
Agriculture has been making a series of investigations 
into the food habits of various species of birds, to deter- 
mine their economic value or harmfulness. Some of the 
conclusions drawn from data already collected have been 
given to the press. The English sparrow appears to de- 
serve all the ill that can be said of him; Dr. Merriam is 
reported to have placed the bird at the head of the list of 
feathered pests which threaten destruction to valuable 
branches of industry. The present rate of increase of the 
sparrows is enormous; the new country invaded by them 
each year is estimated at more than 130,000 square miles. 

Another bird to which the Bureau of Economic Ornithol- 
ogy has given much attention is the bobolink of the North 
or rice bird of the South. In the North this bird is insec- 
tivorous, and because of its services to agriculturists, is 
very properly protected from destruction. But when the 
bobolink puts on his traveling suit and goes to a warmer 
clime, he reaches the Southern rice fields just at the time 
when the rice is in its milk stage and a most inviting food 
for small birds. The rice birds tarry some three weeks, 
in myriads upon myriads, and their havoc is stated to be 
enormous, Their annual destruction of rice is estimated 
to be in value between $3,000,000 and $4,000,000. Many 
devices are employed to keep them off or drive them off 
from the fields. Men and boys with guns and other noise- 
producing instruments are employed, and American in- 
genuity has been exhausted in the invention and devis- 
ing of multitudinous forms of scarecrows; but in spite 
of the hubbub and shot and effigies, the birds 
devour the rice. Dr. Merriam has been on the ground 
investigating the situation for himself, and he is reported 
to have suggested as a solution of the difficulty the em- 
ployment of trained hawks. According to the press 
reports he “‘caused a number of stuffed hawks with wings 
outspread to be suspended by strings from tall poles, so 
as to sway with the breeze over the fields. This device 
proved a safeguard for only two or three days, by which 
time the bobolinks had mastered the trick, and thereafter 
they treated the dummies with contempt. However, one 
day while the effigies were still swinging, and after the 
robbers had again settled down to their work, Dr. Mer- 
riam noticed a single live hawk high up, sailing over the 
flats. The bobolinks rose in great clouds and remained in 
the air until the peril was passed, although the hawk 
apparently paid no attention to them. Dr. Merriam 
thinks that a single hawk trained as were the falcons 
with which the sportsmen of the Middle Ages amused 
themselves would be an effective protection to a rice field 
of 200 acres. It is probable that an experiment in this 
direction will be tried if a person of sufficient experience 
in the training of birds can be found to undertake it.” 

Here, then, is a new field for sport, enterprise and 
profit. There are hawks enough in the country to pro- 
tect the fields, if hawks will do it; and by following the 
very clear and explicit directions for their training, to be 
given in the FOREST AND STREAM, any person of average 
ability who has a taste for the work and an inexhaustible 
stock of patience may become an expert falconer, The 
‘first of these papers is given to-day, and the others will 
follow, 

We commend this scheme of protective falconry to some 
of the epicurean philanthropists, who are so concerned 
for the Southern rice planter, that out of pure love for 


their fellow man they consume reed birds on toast in 
Northern restaurants, and protest vigorously when the 
law of the land happens to interfere with their gustatory 
deeds of benevolence. 


Toe Maine Borpper BANpDITs.—As time goes by the 
several classes of those who pursue game and fish are 
becoming better defined, and the public is given superior 
opportunities to judge of the character and deserts of the 
number who obey the statutes and hunt or fish only in 
season, and those who attempt to evade all law and play 
the pirate. One very significant incident was the descent 
of a number of New Brunswick Jawless characters upon 
the fire-stricken town of Eastport, Me., last week. These 
fellows came in true buccaneering style, ransacked ware- 
houses and stores, and loading their plunder aboard made 
off with it to their strongholds in Passamaquoddy. Now 
these men are the same plunderers who in winter and 
spring, when the crust serves, cross over the border into 
the Maine woods and butcher yarded deer, smuggling the 
carcasses and hides into Canada. They are, as a class, 
piratical ruffians, a curse both to New Brunswick and 
Maine. It is difficult for the game officials to reach them, 
and their illicit hunting goes on year after year. It is 
only when some such opportunity as that afforded by a 
town in flames brings out their misdeeds into full pub- 
licity, when their crimes are committed in the glare of 
a burning seaport the world sees them in their true light; 
the atrocious villainies they commit in the depths of the 
forest are little known. 


In WEST VIRGINIA deer hunters are not afraid to wet 
their feet, The President went to Romney, West Vir- 
ginia, on a deer hunting expedition last week, and had an 
experience down there somewhat different from his Adi- 
rondack hunting under the tutelage of Dr. Ward. The 
last deer shot by the Cleveland party in the Adirondacks 
was stated to have sunk to the bottom of the lake, and it 
took the guides three hours to recover the carcass, In 
the West Virginia incident there was no waiting for hired 
men to-fish up the prize, The deer took to water and was 
followed by the hunters, Messrs. Bivins and Miller, the 
latter, according to reports, ‘‘plunging through water up 
to his shoulders.” This last feat would be impossible any- 
where outside of a newspaper report of a Presidential 
deer hunt. Mr. Bivins, who was also plunging through 
the water, shot at the deer and just missed Mr. Miller, 
and then Bivins and Miller and the buck and a shotgun 
and knife and reporter’s fancy played their respective 
parts, and the deer was brought ashore in triumph, 


MAKE IT A PRESERVE.—At the recent meeting of the 
Supervisors of Suffolk Co., N. Y., at which it was pro- 
posed to stop netting in the Great South Bay (see account 
elsewhere), Mr. S. A. Titus, of Babylon, opposed the 
scheme as one looking to turning the Great South Bay in- 
to a great fish preserve for the benefit of a few favored 
visitors to the South Side. [f instead of saying ‘‘for afew 
favored visitors’ Mr. Titus had said ‘‘for the benefit of 
every man who lives about the Bay or visits it,” we 
would agree with him. We have steadily maintained 
that the value of the fish taken in nets in the bay was 
but a trifle compared to what would be left among the 
baymen by anglers if the fish were protected there. By 
all means make it a preserve for the benefit of all, includ 
ing Mr, Titus and the net fishermen who will get more 
money out of it as a preserve than their nets now bring 
them. 


THE FIELD TRIALS OF 1886 promise to be more numer- 
ous and more largely attended than those of any previous 
year. The entries published in our columns for the several 
meetings show an unprecedented number of entries, and of 
them a large proportion are of superior merit. The hand- 
lers who have gone South with their dogs report that 
thére will be some fine work when it comes to running 
the heats; and if their enthusiastic suggestions are to be 
accepted as literally true, about one-half of all the dogs 


that run will deserve, if they do not receive, the first prize 


in each stake, 


NEssmMuK’s Porms,—The forthcoming volume of poems 
by ‘‘Nessmuk,” to be issued by subscription, will contain 
a portrait of the author. We repeat this week the blank 
subscription form, which intending subscribers are re- 
quested to kindly return promptly. 


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SAM LOVEL’S CAMPS.—IX. 


ee in the light of the camp-fire they found 
) Antoine rejoicing over a baker’s dozen of bullpouts, 
which he was about skinning. The dressing of these fish 
was a revelation to Sam and Pelatiah, who had never 
before seen it done, One cut of the knife forward from 
behind the sharp-spined dorsal, a rip down the back, a 
snap of the backbone attended by a pistol-like pop of the 
bursting air bladder, and the fish was stripped, beheaded 
and disemboweled by another motion with a suddenness 
that ee it and these two observers gap with astonish- 
ment. 

Jimmy, after looking on a short time, drew forth and 
opened his knife, and after carefully licking from the 
blade the gummy morsels of tobacco adhering to it, sharp- 
ened it on his boot and picked up a bullhead, which, with 
more cuts and a little less speed than Antoine used, he rid 
of its incumbrances of big head, skin and entrails to the 
Saving of some meat. 

“Saves a mou’f’l er tew o’ good meat,” he remarked, dis- 
playing the dressed fish a moment before he cast it into 
the pan with the others. Then wiping his knife on the 
ground, he shut it, returned it to his pocket, grunted and 
lapsed into his normal silence and slow rumination, 
making no response to Antoine’s comment, ‘‘Ma way save 
tam, bah gosh, an’ tam was worse more as meats. Mans 
dat know say tam was money, an’ paoun’ of money worse 
more as paoun’ of meats, don’t it, hein?” 

‘When they adjourned to the scow to divide the night’s 
catch of the spear, Antoine could not repress his admira- 
tion of the fine pickerel, and, more than all else, of the 
great turtle. ‘‘Here, Peasoup,” said Joe, bearing it ashore, 
where it landed right side up and began an aimless jour- 
ney, perhaps in search of its head, ‘‘yer pardner says you 
eat these ‘ere overgrowed bugs. ’F you want it, take it,” 

**Oh, bah gosh!” cried Antoine, heading off the ponder- 
ous present, if a headless thing can be headed off, and 
hastening to tether it with a cord to a bush, ‘“‘Ah’ll veree 
tousan’ tam ob-laige to you seh! More as Ah can tol of it. 
Ah’ll took dat home an’ fat up all my waf an’ chillens wid 
him, you see *f Ah’ll don’t, Sam.” 

Tt was noticeable that while Joe treated Sam with a 
rude deference and respect, toward Antoine he bore 
himself with a half contemptuous condescension hardly 
comporting with the mein of the conquered in the presence 
of the conqueror, but when their visitors had departed 
Antoine said with a grin of great width and satisfaction, 
**Ant you'll see haow good dat man’s ‘have itsef every sin 
Ah’ll luk it? Dat was de way for mek hugly mans be 
good, you betteh b’liev so, bah gosh.” 

The next morning’s round proved the spring crop of 
muskrats so nearly exhaused that the traps were forth- 
with taken up and strung in rusty dozens for transporta- 
tion, and the disused tally-sticks went drifting away to 
contribute their mite of driftwood to various shores. 

Late in the afternoon, while Antoime’s comrades were 
assisting him in the final vivisection of the turtle, a team 
of horses came in sight hauling a lumbering wagon slowly 
across the fields toward the further shore of the Slang. 

‘**Hello!” cried Sam, “‘there comes aour baggidge wag- 
gin, Who is ’*t a drivin’? Jozeff Hill, I guess, b’ the 
dumplin’ shape on him, an’ the way he jounces ’raound 
on the seat, toes jest techin’ the waggin bottom. Yes, 
that’s Jozeff,” after an intent consideration of the ap- 
proaching teamster, who presently could be heard bump- 
ing out snatches of tuneless song mixed with broken 
words of encouragement and reproof to his team, as they 
passed across the rough field. 


“Odn Maadnsfield Maounting onct didn ndwell-ell, 

N-a likeli you-ugh-th I-ee knowed full well-n, 
“Git up, ol’ mare! 

“Cur-d-nel Maaryit’s onli sodn, 

W-a-a-abaout the aage of twednti-wodn-n-n. 

“Go long, Jim, why don’t ye, con-ugh-sarn yer ol’ pic- 
tur’! er be ye goin t’ other way, you ol’ snugent o’ the 
de-sarts!” 

Sam went over in the’dugout to meet him and helped 
him to unharness the horses and shelter and feed them in 
the shed of an untenanted barn that stood in the middle 
of the field. Arriving at camp Joseph was cordially wel- 
comed by the others, and soon began to unladen himself 
of his burden of neighborhood news, to hear which now 
would remind one of the items of a country paper of to- 
day. While his late dinner was cooking, and while he 
ate with full enjoyment the fried pickerel, he told them 
that it had been “a good sugarin’ year—just chop—wal, 
more ’n midellin, anyway,” and undertook to tell how 
many pounds each neighbor had made, though as usual 
he was never quite sure which neighbor it was, nor of 
the number of pounds, Also, that -“‘Hanner Ann Jones er 
her sister Huldy Jane was a-goin’ to teach in their dees- 
trick this summer; that Joel Bartlett an’ ’mongst ’em seen 
a bear up on the side o’ Haug’s Back—hbig one er little one, 
didn’t know, but they seen tew—n’ Joel, he was a-gittin’ 
ready to fix up his haouse—er mebby ’twas his barn—’n’ 
they was a-buildin’ tew er three new haouses for the 
workmen to the forges—goin’ to du hell an’ all, er more, 
to the forges this summer, fer iron had riz, er was a-goin’ 
ter. His father’s rheumatiz was wus—didn’t know as 
they was raly wus, but he was a-sufferin’ more pain with 
em, seem ’s ‘ough, ’n’ he hedn’t no gret of an ap’titet’ 
eat much. Ol’ Mist’ Pur’nton he was toll’ble well this 
spring, an’ Mis’ Pur’nton she was smarter ’n a crickit, *n’ 
the hull fam’ly wus well, he b’lieved, though mabby some 
o’ the younger feemale portion was a-gittin’ sor’ er lunsome 
—like ‘nough, he didn’t know.” Then wagging his head 
toward Pelatiah without taking his eyes from the not 
quite unfieshed bones of the bit of pickerel in his hand, 
“Peltier’s folks is well, I b’lieve, though they be gittin’ 
sorter oneasy ’baout his not comin’ back hum; guess they 
kinder need him *baout spring’s work—do’ know ’s they 
zactly need him, but they kinder want him, er think 
mabby he might ’s well be t’ hum, naow, er putty soon; 
»’ Antwin’s folks an’ young uns is well an’ hearty, an’ 
was a polly voorin’ like all git aout when I come along 
past airly this mornin’, 1 think they was, mabby “twas 
the frawgs a-bellerin’ ov’ t’ the pawnd, but frawgs hain’t 
a-bellerin’ naow, I guess *twas Antwine’s family a-polly 


yoorin’.” 


he valued it so much. 


Then when he was relieved of the chief weight of his 
gossip, he had as great a burden of questions to unload, 


concerning the luck and adventures of the trappers, and 


more things than they had seen or heard of. 


As evening drew on they all began to gather a pile of 
wood to illuminate that night’s bullpout fishing, which 


was to be the great final event of this spring’s camp life. 


Antoine had provided plenty of bait and the angling out- 
fit for his friends after the approved fashion of his own, 
except that possibly some of the poles were straighter than 


his, and at dusk they lighted their fire and began fishing, 


The fish were plenty and blessed or cursed with good ap- 
petites, and one after another with a sluggish, stubborn, 
downright pull for life and freedom, was torn from its 
watery hold and came walloping and 
creaking toland. To Sam, Joseph and 
Pelatiah the unhooking of one was at 
first a rather perilous feat, and Pelatiah 
gaye a bellow of pain when his finger 
we impaled by the horn of his first 

sh. 
Antoine, as the young fellow came to 
the fire, by turns sucking and. inspect- 
ing the injured finger, ‘‘dem bullpawt 
he’s bit pooty hard wid hees horn, Ah 
tol you! 
Ah do, you t’umb an’ fingler “hind hees side horn, you 
palm you hand of it fore hees top horn—so. 


You wan’t caffle, Peltiet,” said 


Touch hol of it jus’ sam’ lak 


Den squeezle 
eem, haard!” and they all soon got the knack of it after 
the added lesson of some sorely punctured hands. 

The generously fed fire sent up great tongues of fiame 


licking at the gloom and showered an upward rain of 


sparks into the branches that waved and tossed in_ the 
rising currents of warmed air. Across its dusky-edged 
circle of light, as the fishermen went to and fro, fell 
elongated shadows of legs, here joined to the gloom as if 
that was some enormous beast of undefined ponderous 


form noiselessly circling about the fire, there stretching 


from where the distorted, shadowy bodies flitted like 

igantic goblins among the spectral boles of great trees. 

n the water side the poles and lines were defined 
against the darkness with seeming unreality, as if they 
were the angling gear of piscatorial ghosts, and when a 
plunging bait and sinker, or a writhing outdrawn_ fish 
broke the water and wavering skimmers of reflected light 
started forth and vanished in the blank silence, it was as 
if they had broken on the intangible shores of the land of 
ghosts. But by the cheerful, living fire there was life 
enough, and such sport as satisfied these jolly but most 
unscientific anglers, 

By midnight they had sport and bullheads enough to 
have satisfied greedier men than they were, and Antoine’s 


highest hopes were realized in the catching of a great eel. 


To have heard him curse and vituperate the unfortunate 
fish while he was unhooking it, one would hardly think 
“Oh, bah daamn you to damna- 
shin, you hugly hol’ daam snakes! What for you ant lied 
steel an’ let me steek you “tween de necks, hein, you 


slaamy hol’ coss? You'll ant fit for be decent, bay gosh 
all feesh hook! 
saay, bah damn you?” 


Saay, you'll goin’ be dead Lttly, naow, 
When he had stamped and stabbed it into a quiet ac- 


ceptance of fate, then with a sigh of satisfaction, ‘‘Bah 
gosh! if ma woman don’t happy tomorroh naght wen he'll 
got hees husbin come home an’ brought it bullpawt, an’ 
mud turkey, an’ heel, bah gosh, it don’t no uses for try 
mek it happy in dis worl.” 


Next morning the sleepy occupants of the shanty awoke 


late, and even while Antoine was cooking the appetizing 
breakfast of fish, the others bestirred themselves in mak- 
ing ready for departure. 


And when the breakfast had 
been made speedy way with, the canoes began to pass 
across the Slang with cargoes of peltry and camp gear. 
By the middle of the forenoon the boats had made their 


last trips, and with the baggage were snugly stored on 


board the wagon, the horses were hitched on_and the 
homeward journey began. All but Joseph Hill, who 
drove, trudged beside and behind the load through the 
greening fields that lay between the Slang and the high- 
way. They were not very jolly as they set their faces 
toward their native hills, for who eyer left a camp where 
few or many happy hours have been spent without a 
touch of Geatrell sadness? Even the hound seemed 
touched with this feeling, and sent wistful glances back- 
ward as he ranged the fields and snuffed the faint odors of 
last night’s fox trails. As Sam cast a last look on the 
spot that had been his home fora month, a bittern’s boom- 
ing and the lazy quack of a dusky duck came from afar 
across the hazy marshes like friendly farewells, and the 
samp squirrel chattered from his favorite hemlock a not 
unkindly adieu. A wreath of smoke fluttered away from 
the dying camp-fire like a gauzy flag lowered and trail- 
ing on the ground. 

Not many days passed before mink and skunk and 
woodchuck began boldly to visit the deserted shanty, and 
mouse and chipmunk took up their abode init. Moss 
and lichens began to grow on the slowly rotting roof, 
blades of grass and weeds sprang up among the brands 
and ashes of the fireplace, and growth and decay began 
to obliterate the traces of human occupancy, 


TRAVELS IN BOON GAH ARRAHBIGGEE 
FROM THE DIARY OF JOSEPH GOATER. 
EDITED BY F. H, THMPLE BELLEW. 
(Continued.) 


ITH venison from the axis, and the meat of pod rab- 

bits, kangaroos and the jerboa, which we found in 
abundance, together with winged game, water fowl and 
fish of various kinds, our table was profusely and luxuri- 
ously supplied. The small game we killed in various 
ways, sometimes with the bingee, sometimes with the 
bow and arrow, the use of which by the way I taught, 
they being strange to say, wholly ignorant of that primi- 
tive and universal weapon, and oftener with a marvellous 
native weapon, the like of which I have never seen else- 
where. This instrument consisted of a large bag made 
of an elastic gum closely resembling india rubber, crossed 
and recrossed with fibres of the gobwich to give it strength. 
To this bag was attached a flexible tube and to the end of 
that again a reed tube of about four or five feet in length, 
On the top of the bag was a kind of saddle from which, 
in place of stirrups, depended two long straps that could 
be fastened together at the ends, so forming a loop. This 


bag the natives would inflate with air to the full ex- 
tent of its ‘elasticity by blowing through the reed 


mens of the mongaboo, weighin, 


tube, then they would stop the escape of air by means 
of a wooden clamp made something on the prin- 
ciple of a lemon-squeezer or bullet mould, consisting 
of two pieces of wood with a hinge at one end and a 
hook to fasten it at the other, When ready they would 
place the sack over their right shoulder, and forming 
the strap into a loop of the desired length, would pass 
one strap down the back and the other over the chest, 
abdomen and down the other side af the right leg, plant- 
ing the hollow of the foot in the loop, the straps being 
just of sufficient length to cause them to stand in a 
slightly stooping attitude. Having charged the tube with 
a short dart, or a pellet of hardened clay with a tuft of 
gobwich at one end, they were ready to discharge the 


THE FOUFAH, 


Ree: With the right hand holding and aiming the reed 
arrel, and the left hand on the clamp or trigger ready to 
release it and so allow the escape of air, the marksman 
would straighten himself up with all his strength. This 
would bring the strap to a great state of tension, and at 
the same time cause a pressure of from 150 to 200lbs, to 
bear on the already distended air reseryoir or bag. This 
combined pressure naturally forced the air, when re- 
leased, ith great power through the tube, propelling the 
missile (pellet or dart) with immense velocity. This 


FAO-SIMILE FROM J. GOATER’S NOTEBOOK. 


weapon would readily kill small game at 200ft., and carry 
effectively 300. The natives use this with great skill 
and rapidity, getting three shots out of one charge of air. 

Besides this instrument these people use the simple 
blow pipe in the same manner as do the natives of South 
America. r 

They often employ their air gun or Foufah, as they call 
it, to shoot fish when basking near the surface of the 
water, in which case they have a small detachable cork, 
containing a fine line of the gobwich coiled up inside, at- 
tached to the dart, which disengages itself when the fish 
is struck and marks its course. This is something like 
whale fishing on a small scale, and is rare sport, large fish 
being captured in this way. 1 have myself caught speci- 
over 100lbs., in this 
manner—a vicious, wily game fish that will rarely take 
the hook. 


Ger, 21, 1886,] 


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THE SPORT OF HAWKING. 
I.—The Peregrine Falcon. 

J esae peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is well named 

the wanderer, for it ranges from the northern shores 
of the American continent to Tasmania, and from the ice 
bound regions of Asia to the Argentine territory, or its 
size it is the most powerful bird which flies, and among 
all his fierce congeners there is not one to equal him in dash- 
ing flight and reckless courage, and few, if any, which 
surpass him in destructive powers. 

The plumage of the adult bird is bluish-black above; 
benéath cream color, The under surface, with the ex- 
ception of the chin, is traversely barred with black. There 
is a black patch extending from the bill tothe ear coverts, 
The young, when fully able to fly, are blackish-brown 
above and brownish white beneath, with brown-black 
bars, which are placed longitudinally instead of being 
transverse as in the adult. The form is compact and 
robust; the bill is short, very powerful and curved from 
base to point, near which is a distinct strong tooth. Nos- 
trils circular, wings long and pointed. The peregrine is 
a ‘“‘dark-eyed hawk,” a true falcon, the irides being dark 
hazel. The total length of this hawk is about 20in., the 
wing often measures more than 15in, from base to tip, A 
full grown female weighs rather above 24lbs., a fine male 
faleon but little over 121bs, 

This falcon is not uncommon in the wild and mountain- 
ous portions of the Northern States, and breeds even in 
the mountains of Massachusetts. It also builds its eyrie 
among the cliffs of the Pennsylvania hills, and in the Adir- 
ondacks I have seen several magnificent specimens. It is 
commoner on the sea coastthan inland, and preys largely 
on ducks and those birds, whence it has derived its com- 
mon name of duck hawk. It kills its prey in the air, pursu- 
ing it with the swiftness of an arrow and driving its great 
talons deep into the body of its quarry. The stoop of a 
peregrine is a beautiful and spirit-stirring sight; first as- 
cending above its victim, it flies downward for a short dis- 
tance to gain impetus, then closes its wings, and coming: 
obliquely through the air with fearful speed, rakes its 
hind talons through the bird aimed at, the legs being kept 
perfectly stiff andin one position. The quarry, unless 
unusually large and powerful, is generally killed at once 
by such lance thrusts, when the hawk seizes it in its 
claws. If the dead bird be not too heayy the hawk car- 
ries it off bodily to deyour it unmolested, but should the 
prey be a heavy duck it is pushed obliquely as it falls, so as 
to drop in a suitable position. Snipe are one of its favor- 
ite foods, and a peregrine will wait for hours on a tall 
tree beside a marsh, waiting for the longbills to take 
flight, when it stoops upon them and seldom fails to secure 
a victim, 

The falcons are dainty feeders. Throwing a bird on its 
back, it is held by the hawk’s claws while the feathers are 
torn off by his beak; the prey is then broken up by bill 
and talons and swallowed in large pieces, the least invit- 
ing portions being left unless the captured bird bea small 
one. The flight of this species is wonderfully rapid and 
powerful. It rarely sails, but flies in the manner of the 
pigeon, and so swift of wing is it that few, if any, birds 
can escape it when pursued. 

The nest of the peregrine is built upon the most inac- 
cessible mountain peaks and cliffs, of twigs and grass, and 
is sometimes hardly more than a bunch of grass or sea- 
weed thrown loosely into a hollow in the rocks, The 
birds return year after year to the same locality, and are 
bold and sayage in the protection of their eyrie even before 
the eges are laid. 

The eggs are from two to four in number, almost spher- 
ical, and are reddish brown in color, marked with spots 
of a darker shade. They measure about two inches in 
ae and are deposited early in April. The young are 
at first thickly covered with soft, white down, which is 

gradually replaced by the proper plumage. They are 

ready to leave the nest by the latter part of May. 

Of all the falcons, the most effective in the hawking 
field, the easiest to keep, and the most satisfactory for 
general use is the peregrine. From the earliest records of 
falconry this noble bird has been the idol of the falconer, 
and in the allotting of hunting birds to degrees and orders 
of men in bygone times the peregrine was given only to 
the earl or his superiors in rank, 

Falconry is a sport of very old date, it being known in 
China as early as the year 2000 B.C. In Southern Asia, 
too, the art of hawking is a very ancient one, and is also 
practiced in great perfection at the present day. It was 
introduced into England about 860, and was formany 
years the national sport. It is now practiced in that 
country only by a very limited number of gentlemen. By 
faleoners throughout the world the hawks are divided into 
two great classes: First, falcons, long-winged or dark- 
eyed hawks; second, short-winged or rose-eyed hawks. Of 
the former the peregrine is the type, while the latter class 
is well represented by the goshawk. 

Among all hawks the female is the largest, strongest 
and most prized by falconers, and she alone is called a 
falcon by them, her smaller mate being known as a 
tiercel. Not only is the peregrine the most satisfactory 
falcon to train and hunt, but itis the most easily obtained. 
Hither the wild adult birds (haggards) may be caught and 
ae or the young birds may be brought up in cap- 

ivity. 

In several States of the Union the duck hawk, as before 
stated, is moderately common, and the adult may be 
captured—along with many other common hawks—by 
the following method: First a bow net is required, it con- 
sists of a net of fine twine with sufficient “bag” to it to 
make sure of the hawk not being injured by its pressure 
when caught; the frame of the net consists of two semi- 
circles or bows of din. iron, looped together at the ends so 
as to form hinges. The completed net should measure 
aft, Sin, from hinge to hinge, and rather more than 44ft. 
the opposite way. To capture the hawks a blind is first 
built of branches and turf large enough to contain the 
faleoner; a dozen yards away from this the bow net is 
spread upon the ground, and one bow firmly pegged 
thereto; to the center of the other bow is tied a piece of 
strong and flexible line, a soft trolling line answers ad- 

_mirably. The entire nef is then lightly covered with 

grass or weeds, and in its center is tied by one leg a 


el 


a 


| 2; at dis firmly sewn a light, clear sounding bell, 


i 


‘ 


pigeon, to the other leg of which is tied another line with 
which to “stir ij up” when a hawk appears in view. 
Another pigeon or two near the net, each provided with 
a sod box to retreat into on the approach of the hawk, is 
nota bad thing, The mode of operation of the falcon 
trap is evident; the falconer keeps close watch from his 
blind; a hawk appears—the bait cord is twitched, and the 

igeon made to flutter—the falcon will probably stoop 
ies: on the bait, and while he is killing it the net is 
quickly jerked over him, and he is a captive, A rufter 
hood, a pair of jesses, with swivel and leash, either one 
or two bewits with their bells, and perhaps a brail or two 
should have already been prepared, and should now be at 
hand, The rufter hood (Fig. 5) is a cap of stout chamois 
leather, lacing up the back, and provided with a triangular 
hole in front, through which the beak of the hawk passes. 
Fig. 1 shows a very good and simple pattern for the hood, 
the lines @ a and a a are stitched together, and the edges 
marked b ¢ on both sides are sewn fast; three eyelet holes 
are then punched at the sides behind, as shown in the 
drawing, and a lacing string passed through them—a soft 
corset cord has been used by us with satisfaction. A hood 
before me, made for and worn by a red-tailed hawk, 
measures 2in. across that part which covers the eyes, and 
2tin. from edge of beak opening to back of hood, meas- 
urements being made with a pair of dividers, A pere- 
erine would not require one quite so large, but by far the 
best plan is to model the cap over the head of a stuffed 
bird of the same species for which the rufter hood is in- 
tended. A jess (Fig. 8) is a strip of stout but soft leather 
(heavy dog skin is to be preferred) half an inch broad at 
its widest part, and Sin. long, in it are cut three longitu- 
dinal slits 4in, in length, as shown in the cut; they should 
be well oiled and as soft as possible. Some of the hawks 
proper are so powerful and savage that they manage to 
tear off any ordinary jess, and for them a strap like 
the one represented in Fig. 4 should be used. It consists 
of a 2in. strap of heavy oiled leather din. in breadth; 77 
are four awl holes punched through the leather. The strap 
is brought round the hawk’s leg, and a U-shaped loop of 
brass wire forced through the four holes and firmly 


twisted together on the side opposite the curve of the U, 
so firmly binding the strap to the leg. A split ring is then 
passed through the eyelet holes jj, and short straps from 
the leash looped thereto. These straps should be placed 
upon both legs like the ordinary jesses. Bewits are 1#in. 
straps of the same leather as the jess cut, as shown in Fig. 
The 
bewits are fastened round the legs above the jesses, and 
are useful in following the hawk when flown at game, or 
finding it when lost. They are put on at first in order 
that the haggard may become accustomed to them as soon 
as possible. The brail is astripof soft leather with a slitin 
its middle long enough to admit the pinion joint of the 
hawk, and so confine the wing. The ends are tied together 
on the outer surface of the pinion after having first passed 
under the wing. This is not often used except to confine 
very violent newly-caught birds. The newly-captured 
hawk is removed from the net as carefully as possible, 
the hands being heavily gloved, and arufter hood is 
clapped over his head and laced fast behind. It is useless 
to give directions how, we practiced on a stuffed hawk 
before we first attempted it on a living bird, and succeeded 
fairly well in our first attempt; do the best you can, look 
out for your fingers, and don’t hurt the bird; of course, 
you will need an assistant gloved like yourself, This 
hood is never to be taken off until the falcon shows 
marked signs of ‘“‘coming to” or becoming tame. It will 
usually have to be worn at least two weeks. The jesses 
are next putonas follows: The space between e and 
(Fig. 3) is for the hawk’s leg; the point and slit # e are 
brought round the leg and passed through the slit f, after 
which the end and slit g, and the whole remaining length 
of the jess are pulled through the cut e and then through 
f. The jess will then take the position shown in Fig. 6, 
and is perfectly firm, and by far the neatest and lightest 
fastening for the purpose. It is used by all European fal- 
coners. The bewits are then fastened on asshown in Fig. 
6, which represents the foot of a hawk fully harnessed. 
The free end of each jess is then looped round one ring of 
the swivel—Fig. 7j—to the other ring of which is then 
looped a well oiled strap 4ft. in length; thisis the leash. 
The swivel should be very ae though strong, and made 
of brass or German silver. The rings should move freely 
on one another, or the jesses will soon become tangled. 
The hawk is now tied, with only a few inches of free 
leash, toa mound of earth and is left alone, protected 
from sum or rain, fora few hours. At the end of that 
time the hand or wrist, properly protected by a heavy 
falconry glove, is worked under his feet and he is induced 


to step on to the wrist. The bird is now constantly car- 
ried about on the hand, and frequently lightly stroked 
with afeather, At the end of a few hours draw a piece of 
very tender beefsteak over his feet; he will snap at it, and 
as he does so slip a small piece into his beak, after several 
attempts it will probably beswallowed, and the first lesson. 
will have been completed. Carry him about as much as 
possible and late into the night. On retiring tie the 
hawk to a padded pole close to the ground in a room per- 
fectly dark at all hours, so that no gleam of light may 
find him in the morning. Repeat the process the next 
day, but now each time the hawk is fed blow on a chosen 
whistle—a dog call is a good thing; constantly carry him 
about, the hood and jesses of course being always in posi- 
tion. Ina couple of weeks the haggard will bend down 
and feel for food ag soon as he hears the whistle, and will 
feed eagerly through the hood, If he also steps quietly 
up on the wrist when it is placed under his claws, and. 
sits quietly without bating or fluttering from the hand, 
he is ‘‘coming to” or becoming tame, and training proper 
may commence. 

Up to this time the falcon should have perfectly lean raw 
meat; beef and pigeon have been found to be the best 
foods for the newly caught haggard. He should be fed 
twice daily for the first two weeks, early in the morning 
and again late in the afternoon. The meat should always 
be given in small pieces from the hand, and the whistle 
must be frequently sounded while the hawk is making his 
meal. R. W. SEISS. 


OSPREY OR EAGLE. 


ICKSBURG, Miss., Oct. 8.—For two weeks past a 
very large bird, said by the local papers to be an 
eagle, has been seen at times, generally in the morning, 
perched upon the very top of the cross which surmounts 
the steeple of the Catholic church in this city. As the 
spire is a tall one, and the church itself is situated upon a 
hill 200ft. ormore aboye the Mississippi River, the bird 
was visible to almost the entire population, and was an 
object of no little attention and curiosity. His regular 
daily visits to his elevated position and his protracted 
stay there led to the supposition that he took his break- 
fast there, though no one could exactly determine with 
the naked eye as to that, nor lay down to a certainty the 
character of his meal. Occasionally his highness was dis- 
turbed by the whiz of a ball, when some amateur sports- 
man violated the city ordinance by shooting within the 
city limits and took a crack at the bird. One claimed 
finally to have broken a leg and cited in evidence that as 
the bird flew a foot could be seen to hang down, The 
bird circled about in the air for some time, hovered over 
it without lighting, and finally went away and was seen 
no more up there that day, The next day he was back in 
his usual position, but only for a brief time. The next 
day he was absent altogether, and it was regretted by 
some that the bird had been shot at and frightened from 
his choice perch, but others suggested that he was off 
foraging and would return as soon as a morsel could be 
had. To determine something more definitely an en- 
gineer’s transit with a good telescope was obtained and 
placed at a favorable window in Mr. Dorsey’s store. But 
it was not until this morning that the bird deigned to re- 
turn. The window was lowered at once and just as the 
instrument was focused on him, he took wing for other 
parts. He was not in trim for inspection just then. An 
hour later he returned in full dress, his chief embellish- 
ment being a good-sized fish which was held securely in 
his left talon. The fish was not dead, as a lively shaking . 
of its tail indicated; and it evidenced not the same relish 
in the performance that the bird did. The bird began at 
the head, tearing it off and eating it by pieces, and worked 
his way slowly back toward the tail. The top of the 
cross being round one way, considerable trouble seemed 
to be had keeping the fish in place. The perch became 
slippery and the fish would keep slipping down the side 
of the cross, but the talons seemed equal to the emergency 
and the fish was promptly hauled back each time. The 
bird was occupied some twenty minutes over his break- 
fast, when the crack of a rifle rang out and he stopped to 
think awhile. Then another crack of the rifle, and he 
concluded he had eaten enough for the time being and 
flew away in considerable haste. A Creedmoor shot of 
distinction was here and was desirous of a shot, but failed 
to get a rifle. We are unable to call the bird by name. 
We take him to be a hawk of a very large species. His 
back and head are quite dark while all the under feathers 
arenearly white. Could you suggest his Hames aR 


BURROW OF STRIPED SQUIRREL. 


O-DAY Isaw something that reminded me of the 
erroneous idea that many people entertain in regard 

to the burrow of the striped squirrel. Most people think 
that the squirrel while digging its burrow carries the dirt, 
which it excavates while digging, away from the 
entrance, and thus they account for the absence of a bank 
of dirt. At the present time there are two burrows, one 
finished and one unfinished, in sight of my house; and 
to-day I saw the tenant of the completed one taking home 
a load of provisions in his cheeks for use after the dor- 
mant season. The entrance is about 18in. north of the 
trunk of an apple tree, which stands about 12m. from a 
stone wall, and there are some hazelnut bushes by the 
side of the wall, so that in approaching his dwelling the 
squirrel climbs a bush that almost touches a limb of the 
apple tree, jumps upon the limb and follows it to the 


J | trunk of the tree; descending this he is within a few 


inches of his burrow, which he enters to deposit his load. 
On leaying he does not take the precaution to climb the 
tree and run along the limb and descend the bush, but 
runs upon the ground. But I started to write you some- 
thing about the method of constructing the burrow in- 
stead of telling how careful its occupant is in getting to it 
so that his enemies cannot track him there, The squirrel 
digs a hole into the ground, leaving the dirt which he digs 
out at the mouth or entrance, until he has got his subter- 
ranean channel long enough, then he stops up the mouth 
of the burrow so nicely with dirt that the inexperienced 
will not know where that little pile (a bushel or more) of 
dirt came from. The squirrel now digs up to the surface 
at the other end of the burrow. This leaves his new house 
completed without any dirt about the front door, I have 
said there is an unfinished burrow in sight of my house, 
and my reason for calling it unfinished is because the end 
of the hole where the dirt is dug out is not stopped up. 
PoPGun. 
TYNGSBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 12. 


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[Ocr. 21, 1886, 


AN EXCEPTIONAL SNAKE. 


Pp describing an abnormal, or to speak more correctly, 
an unlooked-for habit of constricting prey in certain 
small-sized snakes (see ForEst AND STREAM of Oct, 22 
last), allusion was made to the Lacertine snake (Ce@lopeltis 
lacertina), which had recently been the subject of scien- 
tific investigation, One result of these is that a posterior 
tooth longer than the rest is found to be connected with 
a poison gland, and that this snake, hitherto supposed to 
be harmless, can actually inflict a deadly wound with 
this back tooth, Here is another instance of the strange 
contradictions which we find to exist throughout the 
ophidian families, and which haye induced me on more 
than one occasion already to affirm that where snakes are 
concerned exceptions to rules are so abundant as almost 
to exceed the rules themselves, For example, we should 
hardly have expected to find constricting habits in a bur- 
rowing snake such as the Indian worm snake (Gongylophis) 
described in my last paper; still less so in a venomous 
snake whose poison tooth is supposed to compensate for 
non-constricting powers; nor should we expect to find a 
noxious fang at the back of the mouth, when the idea 
that the venom tooth is in front has so long prevailed, 

Thus, in the rapid advance of science do the discoveries 
of to-day upset the teachings of yesterday. A man whose 
arduous labors and research have constituted him the 
authority of his time may find himself superseded by his 
juniors perhaps even to-morrow. Yet he enjoys the sat- 
isfaction of knowing that the results of his own researches 
have been the starting point for the younger student, 
stepping stones to enable him in his turn to add another 
landmark in that especial science. 

Regarding this Lacertine snake, which is now known 
to be both a constrictor and yenomous, I could almost 
declare it has changed its nature before one’s eyes. Its 
name would imply some lizard affinities, though I am 
unable to say what. In the summer of 1874 several of 
these shakes were in the London Zoological Gardens, 
occupying a cage with a few of other harmless kinds. I 
watched them on several occasions while feeding and 
recorded my observations as follows: ‘‘The Lacertines, on 
the alert for food, are always first to seize the sparrows 
thrown in to them, swallowing one quickly and then seiz- 
ing a second, often as not in the mouth of a companion. 
They struggle together until the one having the weakest 
hold of the bird is obliged to relinquish it, One of them, 
after dispatching its own sparrow, seized the head of a 
snake which had a half-swallowed bird in its mouth and 
held it in such a firm grip that the keeper was summoned 
to the rescue, when he shook off and dragged the aggres- 
sor away, boxing its ears, figuratively, for its bad 
behavior. It retired in a sulky mood for a time, then 
thought better of it, and, with recovered composure, 
caught another little bird and and ate it.” 

With regard to the several modes of seizing their prey, 
and perhaps somewhat mixed by their specific name, I 
again affirmed in some published papers on the Ophidia 
(1876): ‘The Lacertines, glass snakes, and some others 
approaching the saurian characters swallow their prey 
alive, snapping it down rapidly in lizard-like fashion.” 
Itis true that I might therefore have watched these Lacer- 
tines with preconceived ideas, and on the lookout for 
lizard habits, yet I can hardly think that coiling a bird or 
a mouse would have escaped my notice had it occurred, 
My custom was to make notes at the time of what I saw, 
and with a view to the publication of my larger work, 
“Curiosities and Wonders of Serpent Life,” and I spent a 
great deal of time in careful observations at the Reptilium 
on feeding days. Not until1880-81 do I remember observ- 
ing the constriction of prey in any other snakes than the 
larger and recognized constrictors, and was at that time 
much surprised to witness this management—if not actual 
killing of prey in certain small species, causing me to 
state in my work on “Snakes,” p. 570: ‘Some Heterodons 
(they were d’Orbigniis), and even the Lacertines often 
assist themselyes with coils in overcoming their prey, 
though nat themselves constrictors; but the yenomous 
snakes have not the slightest notion of aiding themselves 
in this way, asif confident thatin time their yenom would 
do its work.” The latter was in allusion to the vipers 
and the elapide, but now we discover that a snake 
hitherto supposed to be allied to the most harmless and 
helpless families, does actually constrict its prey with an 
intent to kill, while in possession of a venomous tooth as 
well. 

Lately I have again, with renewed interest and atten- 
tion, watched the feeding. Last summer when the Lacer- 
tine snake was found to befurnished with a grooved fang 
and a poison gland, an individual then in our collection 
was transferred from its harmless associates to a cage 
containing two copperheads and a cape adder. Some 
young rats were put into the cage, one of which was 
quickly caught and constricted by the Lacertine, who held 
it coiled in a spiral, longitudinal twist for at least a 
quarter of an hour by theclock. Meanwhile, the anterior 
half of its body being disengaged, it reconnoitred for 
further prey, and presently possessed itself of a mouse, 
which had been struck and killed by the cape adder, 
catching it by a hindleg and working it round till it got 
the head into its mouth. While swallowing it the cape 
adder came to secure his lawful supper, saw it fast disap- 
pearing and seemed inclined to remonstrate; but while 
investigating proceedings, the coils of the Lacertine grad- 
ually relaxed from the rat still retained, and which was 
now quietly appropriated by the cape adder who, with- 
out opposition (the Lacertine constrictor was, indeed, hors 
de combat, with his jaws hard at work already), dragged 
it away and proceeded to swallow it. Thus the Lacertine 
had a mouse flavored with a condiment of adder venom, 
and the adder made its supper on a constricted rat de- 
prived of the peptic yirtues which its own venom should 
haye imparted. Later in the summer I saw the same 
Lacertine snake catch a mouse, and without loosening 
its hold with the jaws, partially constrict and begin to 
swallow it before it was dead; the following week it 
caught and constricted one which it held in its coils for 
four minutes, but not so tightly as to kill it before swal- 
lowing it. ; 

Only surprises, therefore, have awaited my _observa- 
tions, So far as 1 have seen no use is made by Owlopeltis 
of its venom fang while feeding. Nor did it invariably 
constrict when I happened to watch it. That once only 
did I see the prey actually killed by prolonged constric- 
tion, and often the coils are so slack that an attempt to 
kill would not occur to the observer. As a most interest- 
ing combination of a venomous-constricting snake, the 


next Colopeliis lacertina which arrives at the Reptilium 
will be very closely watched, and my observations will 
be duly recorded, From the eyolutionist’s point of view 
one might suppose that this highly endowed snake has 
not been a constrictor long enough to be an expert at its 
work, and that the fang at the back of the mouth isa 
useful adjunct in this incompetency. The Xenodons and 
Heterodons, together with a number of other snakes, 
possess a fang-like posterior tooth, mobile in a few cases; 


Foop FOR THE CAGED WooDPECKER.—Hartford,—If 
*‘Sportsman” will feed his pileated woodpecker on mock- 
ing bird food I think he will haye no trouble with him, 
This food is prepared for insect-eating birds. Meal worms 
would be good, and if ‘‘Sportsman” will visit any grist 
mill and turn over boxes and barrels he will find thousands — 
of meal worms, as they can be found around old barns 
under the floors (double floors are better). Don’t feed too 
high, say about six or eight per day would be enough,— 


but I believe [am safe in aftirming that they have no| 4 G4. G 


connection with a poison gland—that is, at present. 

To some Italian ophiologists we are, I think, indebted 
for this discovery of a new member to the families of 
poisonous snakes. Mr. G. A. Boulenger, of the Herpeto- 
logical Department of the British Museum, informs me 
that the experiments of M. H. Peracca and C, Dirigibus 
have proved Oclopeltis lacertina to be poisonous, ‘‘al- 
though the effects of its bite appear to be fatal only to 
small animals.” 

The maxillary (a specimen is before me) is half an inch 
long and sustains 12 small and not very regular simple 
teeth, which are separated from the longer grooved tooth. 
The longer and stronger back teeth of some of the harm- 
less snakes are supposed to assist the reptile in retaining 
live prey which otherwise might escape; but Calopeltis, 
furnished not only with a venom gland but with con- 
stricting abilities, becomes an object of exceedingly inter- 
esting speculation. 

In conclusion I may add that my diligent researches 
fail to afford good reason for its specific name lacertind. 
Its generic name is from a Greek word signifying cavus, 
a hollow; in French ereusé or excavé; and peltis, French 
bouclier, a shield; from the hollow plates or shields of the 
head, especially those in front of the eyes. In adults the 
scales on the back are also concave. Wagler, in 1824-26, 
called this snake Natrix lacertina, but afterward, on ac- 
count of the form of the head shields, preferred the name 
Ceelopeltis lacertina. As the specific name has been re- 
tained by many subsequent herpetologists there should be 
reason for it. Dumeril, Gray, Giinther, and others retain 
the specific. Also Schlegel, who assures us from compe- 
tent authority that it feeds entirely on the green lizards 
which belong to the same habitats, Both are found 
throughout Central and Southern Europe, Palestine, Asia 
Minor and North Africa, including, perhaps, Egypt. 
Schlegel affirms that he has dissected a great many indi- 
viduals and found that only the green lizards had been 
taken as food, but this fact insufficiently accounts for its 
specific name lacertine, which ought, if so, to haye 
phagus in its composition, There is only the one species 
of Celopeltis at present. I may again add, since what 
with “developments,” discoveries, and multitudinous 
classifiers persistency of nomenclature seems hopeless. 
O. lacertina is not a favorite in the menageries, bearing 
the character of being spiteful, obstreperous, and gener- 
ally unamiable, also short-lived in captivity; all of which 
inconvenient traits may be accounted for, if in other 
menageries also, it is fed on rats, mice, birds, and what 
not, which may impair its digestion, and as a consequence 
its temper. Green lizards (Lacerta viridis) in London 
are too costly, and truth to. tell, Cwlopeliis takes very 
readily to furred and feathered suppers, seizing the 
creatures asif nothing came amiss to him. One should 
add that this snake is closely allied to the Psammophide 
and is Psammophis lacertina of Schlegel and some other 
ophiologists. CATHERINE C, HOPLEY. 


RATTLES AND FANGS. 


Editor Forest and Streaw: 

I have just read in your last issue a number of observa- 
tions on rattlesnakes and their fangs. I have been inter- 
ested to learn whether venomous snakes shed their frangs 
annually. I dissected the head of a rattlesnake some 
years ago and found several pairs of immature fangs 
alongside of the matured ones. This summer I examined 
the head of a cotton-mouth moccasin and found five pairs 
of soft, immature fangs, of a white color, in a bunch, 
resting in the cartilaginous envelope which surrounds 
the full-grown fangs. 

A friend of mine Killed a rattlesnake some 6ft. long 
a few days ago which had very recently shed its skin. 
The slough was in close proximity to the snake when 
killed. This snake had no fangs at all in the usual posi- 
tion. Another gentleman informed me that he had 
recently killed a cotton-mouth which had no fangs. This 
is just the season for the shedding of skins, and these 
facts seem to indicate, without doubt, that venomous 
snakes do shed their fangs annually. 

In my swamp explorations this summer I encountered 
many cotton-mouth moccasins, none more than 34ft. or 
4ft. long. They are very thick in proportion to length, 
have plenty of virus and long fangs; they are generally 
disposed to get away, when they can do s0 readily, but 
when cornered are very vicious. Their colors are, rusty 
black on the back, mottled black underneath, and white 
in the interior of mouth and throat, They frequent low, 
marshy lands in the Mississippi bottoms, COAHOMA. 


Mempuis, Tenn. 


Live RuFFED GRousn.—Editor Forest and Stream: As 
you are aware, for the past two years I have been carry- 
ing on some experiments with ruffed grouse to test the 
possibility of their domestication. What has been the 
result of these experiments I hope to give your readers at 
no distant day, since a very full record has been kept 
covering the entire time. But the object of this note is 
to ask the readers of the FOREST AND STREAM who are 
fortunate enough to secure any live grouse this fall to aid 
me in these investigations by sending me such birds. I 
can assure them that the captives will receive the best of 
care and any such favors will be most gratefully appreci- 
ated,—JAY BEBE (Lox Box 110, Toledo, O.). 


CURIOUSLY MARKED SQuIRREL,—Halstead, Pa., Oct. 6. 
—A short time ago a farmer brought into town a squirre 
which was killed by his son near here. It was about the 
size of an ordinary gray squirrel, but was of a pure white 
color, except light streaks of red down sides and backand 
light spots of red on fore shoulders and head. Tt. was 
placed on exhibition in a drug store and created consid- 
erable conjecture as to what breed, if any, it belonged. 
T consider it a cross of red and gray squirrel. Perhaps 
some of your readers can enlighten me on the subject, as 
T have considerable curiosity im regard to it.—F, B. 8, 


CROWSIN THE WATER.—Providence, R. I., Oct. 15.—AsI 
was riding in the country a few days ago, admiring the 
beautiful changing foliage of the maple trees, and keep- 
ing my eyes open for all odd-looking autumn grasses and 
bright berries, to be used in decorating the rooms this 
winter, I came to a small pond, and on looking over the 
other side I saw, as I thought, some black ducks, but on 
approaching nearer, discovered them to be crows. They 
would wade into the water as far out as they could touch 
the bottom, and seemed to be picking something up from 
the bottom, Were they catching smallfish? I never saw 
crows in the water before and thought I would write and 
see if any of your readers had,—BAsIL, 


Game Bay and Guy. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


NEWFOUNDLAND CARIBOU HUNTING. 


pe morning opened with promise of a genuine spring 

da The trees dripped, for some snow had fallen 
in the night, and a couple of robins whistled joyously 
from the top of atall larch, ‘These fellows are not around 
till the winter is broken up,” the traveler assured me; 
‘and we may expect the deer to-day.” But the deer did 
not come that day. Toward sundown I observed withmy 
glass a herd of four or five grazing in a browsy marsh 
about a mile distant, but it was plain that they were not 
onthe march. Through the winter scattered herds would 
be found in this region, for it was not as severe as other 
parts, the thermometer seldom falling more than 8° below 
zero, browse and lichen being likewise obtainable in the 
marshes. 

It was then resolved that one of three courses lay open 
for us, To return to the trader’s house till the march had 
commenced; to penetrate further into Avalon and seek 
the deer in their resorts, or wait their arrival on the tilt, 
The latter was the most desirable course, but our “prog” 
was getting scarce, that is to say the bread portion of our 
larder, and our tea and sugar. Starvation was not to be 
feared, for we had beef, a tilt full of game, but game, 
game, game, three times a day soon wears out its wel- 
come. It was finally resolved thatif no ‘‘sign” appeared 
on the following day that one of the party shonld return 
to the trader’s for flour, tea and sugar. No sign did 
appear and the officer of our commissariat set out on the 
second day afterward for a supply of the needed stores, 

We saw another herd of five deer, probably they were 
the same as those already mentioned, on the day that our 
purveyor left us, They were distant from the lead and 
feeding in a marsh on the edge of a swollen stream. They 
were difficult of approach and it took nearly three hours 
to stalk them. Sometimes aided by the shelter of bushes, 
hummocks or rocks, we could walk or run, but the greater 
part of the distance we had to crawl. Fancy_crawling 
on a marsh made sodden with melting snow. I was wet 
to the skin with this chilly snow water and I thanked the 
brain that first devised schnapps. Then it was salutary 
to take a glass, for even the chilly spring water can do little 
harm on the outside withspirits within, At last the firing 
place was reached and a wave of the trader’s hand told us 
to make ourselves ready. We got quietly into the bushes 
and could see the herd without being seen by them. 
There they were with their tender, timid, luminous eyes 
browsing about all oblivious of the deadly muzzles pomt- 
ing toward them. One, a large, plump doe, was not 
twenty paces distant from where we lay, but the others 
were scattered over the marsh considerably beyond range. 
I must confess that it required some restraint on my part 
to refrain from firing, when this fat prize turned her 
head toward the river and began to move in the direction 
of the others, ‘‘They’ll graze round here bumbuy,” 
whispered the trader; ‘‘all we have to dois to keep quiet.” 
It was chilly work standing in the deep snow amid drip- 
ping branches, when every stitch upon us was soaking 
wet. But patience had its reward. ‘The herd now turned 
their heads toward the skirt of the droke, and slowly 
but steadily moved up toward where we lay concealed, 
The doe was not nearest this time when we held consul- 
tation about firing. But I wanted her and requested the 
other two to take those nearest them, ‘‘Ready!” said the 
trader: Fire!” and the three guns went off simultane- 
ously. My doe was down, but not for long. I saw her 
make off at a speed almost incredible on three legs, two 
fore and one hind. She was standing side on: when I 
fired, so that I made a double error in drawing my 
muzzle slightly to the right, besides letting it drop too 
much, For the rest, the trader had shot his, a.small buck, 
stone dead, the bullet piercing him ‘‘abaft the fore 
shoulder,” which brought it within an inch of the heart. 
The other did not strike his, thongh the game was not 
thirty paces off, and browsing from an alder tree when 
the sportsman fired at him. I followed up my doe and 
gave her another barrel, but this time—I was nervous I 
suppose—I missed again. I was not, however, disposed 
to surrender the coveted beauty. Iwas ready very soon 
again, ran with all speed, and laid her low as she was, 
with incredible speed, hobbling around the point ofa 
ridge. From a small flock this was not bad, and aiter 
haying drawn our game and cut off a choice haunch for 
supper, we started for the tilt. 

To our surprise on our return to the tilt we found a 
large herd of dogs, four or five sleds, and as many deer 


1| hunters posted in camp and busily engaged preparing a 


meal, The trader knew them, They had come from 
some point on the bay about forty miles distant for the 
double purpose of deer slaying during the passage season 
and for carrying away those killed in the autumn. Then 
I learned from the trader that it had been the custom for 
several years back for two or three parties to fit them- 
selves out in spring and fall for shooting expeditions. 
The carcasses of those killed in the early winter were 
covered with ice and snow, under which they remained 


a —-_ 


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—Oor, 2, 1886.] 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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till hauled away in a state of perfect preservation. This 
very party had during the preceding marching time shot 
about thirty, the carcasses of which were buried about a 
mile from salt water and a day's journey distant from the 
tilt. Having by hauling ropes, fastened to sleds, and 
assisted by dogs, drawn the carcasses down to the water's 
edge, their boat would come up, take them on board, and 
sail with him to St. Pierre, where three-quarters of a franc 
per pound would be obtamed for the venison. This, in 
fact, was the very object that the trader himself had in 
view. Hence, the enthusiasm with which he hunted was 
the enthusiasm of commerce. , 

We now had plenty of provisions in camp, for these 
men had come to stay. Two days later we set out for 
another camping place about twelve miles distant, this 
being the center of the isthmus and within a short dis- 
tance of the main line of deer travel, Two or three of 
the new party had been out along the hills with theix 
plasses and seen what they called ‘‘signs.” The signs, I 
earned, were two or three large herds moving with regu- 
lar motion toward the north. ‘‘You'll have lots of fun 
to-morrow,” the trader said; ‘‘everything comes round to 
him who waits.” We slept soundly that night and were 
early astir in the morning. The day dawned in russet and 
pink, something unusual for the season, and some of the 
party predicted that it was going to bea ‘‘borrowed day.” 
A borrowed day, I learned, was an unusual mild or sunny 
day, coming in the better season, and always followed by 
“dirty weather.” ‘‘Borrowed,” I suppose, because its 
fineness had to be paid back and storm received instead. 
But it would be a good day for the deer, they said. We 
would have rain afterward, and ‘they (the deer) go to the 
norrid like everything when it is soft.” 

It was decided that we should divide into two parties, 
and I was among that which had choice position—that 
is to say, of the two posts taken in covert near the main 
marching lead, those at the point where the herds first 
pass, had the choicest one. If not frightened the herds 
came easily along, now turning to the right or the left to 
crop a mouthful of browse, or to frisk with one another. 
One can then get a choice shot, Butafter they have been 
alarmed they run for several miles, and sometimes do not 
stick to the lead but seatter confusedly over the marshes. 
So the other part had to take a chance like this. From a 
ridge that overlooked the lead at about ten in the morn- 
ing we discovered with our glasses several stragglers 
moying slothfully along toward the north. As we deemed 
these to be a sort of advanced guard of the main body, it 
was thought best not to fire at them. It was very tempt- 
ing, too; we might have got two of them as they moved 
on, now grazing, and again tossing their heads into the 
air as if they had a sort of presentiment that there were 
enemies near if they could only make them out. Once 
more out upon the ridge and this time with better luck, 
A flock containing not less, we estimated, than eighty, 
was moving toward us. We took up position again in the 
fir bushes. At the signal of the trader we were all to fire, 
he, too, arranging which animal each was to fire at. I 
could not exactly say how many marched abreast on the 
lead, but they seemed to me to be tangled up; sometimes 
three or four seemed to move neck by neck, again two 
would walk side by side,and now only one. Then a 
break would seem to occur, which was soon mended, how- 
ever, by the hastening footsteps of those lagging in the 
rear. 

Midway in the herd we found the objects of our aim; 
and the guns went almost simultaneously. It was good 
work, five deer fell; and before they got off I knocked 
overanother. The six were not killed, but were so griev- 
ously wounded that they could not get away, and we did 
them to death upon the marsh with our knives. Upon 
the firing of the shots the flock ran in wild confusion in 
every direction, but soon recovered their bewildered wits, 
for the stag, though frightened as badly as the rest, held 
his way unswervingly along the lead. His followers 
soon marshalled themselves in order again, Not many 
minutes had elapsed when we heard the distant cracking 
of muskets. Two animals, one of them the leading buck, 
fell, which made a total of eight. 

But it was not as those who had observed the caribou 
at other times stated, that the flocks were linked tozether 
in a continuous line. Till late in the afternoon no other 
deer came in sight, but then a herd of about twenty came 
trotting briskly about our ambush, ‘‘There’s some other 
out further up,” the trader whispered to me, “and these 
fellows are frightened.” They ran confusedly over the 
marsh beyond our range, allexcepting two, The six guns 
fired at these without discrimination, but only one fell. 
In this, however, there were four bullet holes. 

I need not draw at too great length what remains to be 
told. On the following day we got five others, although 
nearly a hundred head must have passed us; but, as we 
discovered afterward, a couple of parties were ‘‘to win- 
’ard” of us, asmy companionssaid, and frightened the herds 
with firing intothem, The day following was more pro- 
pitious, and the number that fell was twelve, which for 
the three days of the “spurt” made twenty-two. On this 
day several hundred must have passed us. One of the 
party said there were nearly a thousand, but the flocks 
were so large that a couple of hundred got by, and you 
had the chance*only with a slow single-barrel of getting 
one shot. Fancy a half dozen sportsmen there with re- 
peaters, or even with the ordinary breechloader. After 
the only ‘stragglers put in an appearance, and when I 
asked the trader if this probable ten or eleven hundred 
deer were all that Inhabited Avalon in the winter, he told 
me that you had no way of determining thenumbers. *‘It 
is mvy belief,” he said, ‘‘that large numbers of them passed 
here during the night; at any rate it is rather early yet, 
and it may be three weeks before those remaining will 
start.” Westayed three or four days longer, and got 
about one deer per day, after which I with the trader 
and the original party returned. The rest remained, and, 
T learned afterward, got some sixteen or seventeen deer 
about ten days later, J. EH}, COLLINS. 

TORONTO. 


ADIRONDACK Notes.—Mr. Phelps Smith and party from 
Bridport, Vt., while spending a few daysin the Adiron- 
dacks near the Borens River, one evening caught in two 
hours 256 bullheads, one weighing three and a half 
pounds. During their sojourn they also succeeded in 
shooting three deer and one bear, the latter tipping the 
beam at 300Ibs. Mr. Smith has returned to his home on 
Lake Champlain, and as he is one of the crack duck shots 
on the lake, we hope he will succeed in winging afew of 
our boodle aldermen during their flight to Her 
Poe I" H. R. (New York.) 


Majesty’s. 


NESSMUK’S POEMS. 

We have already announced a forthcoming book of 

poems by ‘‘Nessmuk.” Last week we gave a list 
of the poems and printed some of the shorter ones, The 
book will be published by subscription. The price has 
been fixed at $1 for copies ordered prior to Nov. 15, the 
publishers reserving the right to advance the price after 
that date. Subscription should be sent in on the order 
blank found on page 258; and intending subscribers are 
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The book will contain besides the poems an autobiographi- 
cal sketch and a portrait of ‘‘Nessmuk.” 


WHERE ARE THE WOODCOCK? 


leew opening of the shooting season in northeastern 

Connecticut was auspicious. The leaves on the 
maples and alders were perhaps too thick for good shoot- 
ing, but, blushing so delightfully, their laziness in falling 
was easily forgiven, and the air, tar from being cold, was 
of that crisp, bracing nature typical of October days in 
New England, Quail have been abundant in the fields 
the past summer, but as they had not been molested much 
by shooting—for we are law-abiding here pretty generally 
—nor by cold, rainy weather, they had not yet centered 
in the runs. So the day was to be spent in search of the 
grouse, noblest of his race, and woodcock. Up here we 
do not count our bags by bundreds, nor by tens, A half 
dozen birds, shot after hard work on the part of men and 
dogs, the bracing air and the excitement incident of the 
surroundings, the hour spent at lunch during which each 
one tells of the birds he has missed in the morning and 
why, and of the birds he is to shoot in the afternoon, and 
why not? The moments’ chat with the farmers (there are 
no ‘boards’ for us, luckily) about the condition of the 
corn, potato and apple crop—this last reference, accom- 
panied by asidelong glance toward the cellar, generally 
producing the desired effect—and the brisk drive home in 
the still, frosty twilight. 

This is what makes Octocer so dear to me, so long to be 
dreamed of, never to be forgotten. Seven grouse were 
bagged and plenty were left for other days; but high and 
low though we hunted, not asingle woodcock did we 
start, though we took one home. Bang, pointing in a 
thick bunch of alders, was told to “rout ’im out.” He 
took a step forward and then picked a bird from the 
ground, brought it to me alive. Upon examination, I 
found that one shot had broken his wing and that he had 
lived in this condition he alone knows how long. This is 
the only woodcock we flushed (?) all day long, hunting in 
all those moist, black-earthed spots so dear to them, yes, 
and so frequented by them but a year or two ago. 

Where are they all? What is your answer, you who go 
to make up that noble battalion of sportsmen (?) stretching 
out in long lines from Maine to Florida, and with smok- 
ing guns from one year’s end to another? Will we high- 
pressure Americans never learn anything, even from ex- 
perience, that best of teachers? Cannot we go fishing, 
yachting, riding, canoeing, enjoy a hundred and one 
things during the summer months, letting the poor, gasp- 
ing birds increase, grow and fatten for a short season at 
least, and then when October comes, with gun and dog 
we can step out over the crisp fields for a day’s shooting, 
not butchery? FL, 


HUNTING IN THE ROCKIES. 


ORBET, Wyoming Territory.—Cabin on the Stinking 
Water River.—It is so easy to portray a hunt when 
five or six happy voices are all sounding in one’s ear at 
the same time. The old log cabin on the bank of this 
beautiful stream, from whose inviting fireplace, 6ft. long, 
with two or three large logs all aglow with fire and 
flame, can be heard the dash and splash (I was going to 
say of the trout but certainly) of the water, one can 
scarcely realize that he is in the midst of sights and 
sounds too grand and sublime to be appreciated from a 
pen description. One must come and see for himself. Not 
being able to write while we were seated around the fire, 
roasting elk, bear and deer meat, I put paper in my 
pocket, and after a walk of ten miles, here I am in one of 
the many grand cations. Iwas up here the other day, 
and, seeing signs of elk and bear, concluded to try and 
get my specimens to mount. There are many tracks, but 
as they travel by night, and hide during the day in 
places Ido not care to go,I find it slow work. This 
stream is alive with trout and I find it great sport to pull 
them out. The Stinking Water is named from hot 
sulphur springs, which, you know, have a tendency to 
smell a little. Its pure green water is ice cold the year 
round. 

I only wish that all true sportsmen could enjoy what I 
have in the last four months, and what I expect in the 
next month. We have killed all the game we could use, 
but it has been too warm to keep, Last week Mr. Frost 
was standing in the cabin door; on looking up the mount- 
ain side, he saw two elk standing, so grand and proud, 
gazing down on the scene below. He called in a most 
emphatic way to his son Jessie, a lad seventeen years old, 
the thrilling word, ‘‘Elk!” Jessie had his gun in a mo- 
ment, and was bounding away to see if he could not get 
near enough to shoot. He did; and need I say there 
never was a prouder boy when in a little time he had two 
immense bull elk lying at his feet. I could spend much 
time writing the details of this, but I will tell of my own 
hunts simply. 

After a walk of a few miles one bright, clear morning, 
I saw a band of seven antelope, I spent most of the day 
in trying to get near them; but they keep one on guard 
all the time; while the others rest the guard will stand 
and look in all directions, and if he gets the least scent of 
you off they go. There were two bucks, three does and 
two kids. Toward evening, after I had seen the beauti- 
ful, graceful things play and gambol, I got near enough 
to kill one of the does; then a buck. Then I followed 
over hill and valley till I got another shot, killing the 
second buck, and thena doe. The rest stood still and I 
shot the third doe, and was about to shoot the kids when 
I thought of what I was doing and let my gun drop, for I 
was ashamed to think I had killed five of the seven. Mr. 
Frost had killed a fine deer. The next thing was to get 
our pane to ics _ We went forthe ponies and soon had 
itallhung up. This is only one of the many hunts, for 
they occur each day, but I mention this for the reason of 


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having killed five out of a band of seven, and I could have 
killed all. 

Early. on the morning of Sept. 14 Mr, Frost and I 
started up the river to be gone two or three days. We 
found a fine beaver in the traps set a day before. After 
supper we started out to watch for elk. We had seen 
some signs along the river and it encouraged us enough 
to try watching for them. Following up the river, my 
companion had gone half a mile from camp when I heard 
four reports of his rifle in quick succession, and I thought 
he had missed his game from having fired so often and so 
fast. As Isat ona high knoll overlooking a small creek 
running into the river, pining over my bad luck in not 
seeing any game, I concluded to go over and see what 
Mr. Frost had been doing. As I started up a little ridgel 
discovered a fresh elk track. I followed it ashort way, 
saw that he was going down to the creek, and thought 
that by getting down and following up slowly I might 
haye the good luck of seemg him. When I got into the 
creek bed it was so dark I could not see the sights of my 
rifle. After going five or six hundred yards I caught 
sight of him. Oh, how big he looked. I raised my gun, 
but it was too dark to see to shoot at that distance. 
He seemed to be aware that something was wrong, for 
he started up the opposite bank on a trot and disappeared 
over the ridge. As it was getting darker all the time, I 
had a notion not to follow, but thinking it was now or 
never, I sat down, pulled off my shoes and started up the 
stony ridge in my stocking feet ina keen jump. I got up 
there all out of wind. I saw my elk or the outline of 
him just about the same distance away. It was too dark 
to shoot, but I looked over the barrel of my gun and 
pulled the trigger. I knew I hit him by his action, for he 
wheeled and came like the wind down the hill broadside 
to me; but a Winchester is always ready, and as he passed 
me I gave him another shot. Down he came; I could 
hear him plow up the earth as he fell, I congratulated 
myself in getting him, when up he sprang and off he 
went. Ihad to load my gun but got another shot before 
he was out of sight and hit him. Icould hear the brush 
crack and stones rolling down the hill as he pursued his 
wild charge high up on the mountain. It was too dark 
to follow a track, so I had to turn my face toward boots 
and camp; but the boots were not to be found, for the 
darkness made all the stones lool: like boots, and as [ran 
about from one to another, I concluded they had petri- 
fied and that I should have a fine specimen after all if IT 
did not find the elk. I was just about to give it up when 
I heard something coming toward me through the brush 
like a race horse. I jumped into a clearing just in time 
to see my wounded elk as he passed about fifty yards 
away. My rifle spoke, he stopped in his mad career, and 
I got another standing shot which brought him down on 
his knees. I would not risk anything, for I did not know 
where I was hitting him, so I gave him another and 
another, which laid him low. I ran up and cut his throat. 
Then I began to believe he was dead, but I would not 
trust him till I got his head cut off for mounting; then I 
did not care so much if he did run off. Just then I heard 
Mr. Frost shoot and yell. I answered and in a short time 
he came up, hunting forme. He thought I was lost be- 
eause I had been shooting somuch. He took it to mean 
a signal. When he saw the elk he told me he had killed 
a large one too. The next morning we returned for the 
elk and killed a bear. And so it goes—the finest sport a 
man ever enjoyed. My elk weighed eight hundred 
pounds, ELLIOTT, 


GOATS, SWIFTS AND BEARS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

While among the north spursof the Coeur D’Alene 
Mountains, this September, I shot three white goats, and 
as they are rather rare game for Eastern sportsmen the 
fact may be worth recording, Where I was the moun- 
tains were timber-clad to the tops, the goats kept in very 
rough country, sometimes in the woods, sometimes on the 
bare shoulders. The climbing was terrible, the mountain 
sides being extremely steep and covered with round 
stones, loose slates and rotten logs; but the goats seemed 
to rely largely for protection upon the inaccessible nature 
of their haunts, not being particularly shy themselves. 

This season I killed near my ranch two elk and a num- 
ber of blacktail and whitetail deer; and in the spring a 
good many buck antelope for food. 

Where did the myth about the little swift fox being so 
fast arise! It is always known on the plains as the switt, 
only the larger red prairie fox being called fox; but it is 
the slowest animal that we course with greyhounds. The 
swiftest is the antelope. the whitetail deer coming next, 
the jack rabbit stands almost on a par with the latter; the 
coyote comes next, then the red fox, and last of all the 
swift, Yet both swift and coyote have great reputations 
for speed, A good greyhound, or even a Scotch deer- 
hound, will overtake either very soon. 

IT would like throngh your columns to protest against 
one form of “‘sport” which stands about on a par with the 
old Adirondack method of running a deer into the water 
and then knocking it on the head witha paddle. It is 
said that certain Hastern sportsmen going to the Rockies 
to kill bears catch the latter in traps and then shoot them. 
Now if a man wishes to destroy bears for the bounty, or 
because they are hurtful to his stock, heis perfectly justi- 
fied in trapping or poisoning them, or killing them in any 
other way; but there is not a particle of sport in shooting 
them while in traps, I understand that it has been 
claimed to be a ‘‘dangerous” amusement to kill them in 
this way; but on what theory it is impossible to imagine, 
One of my men trapped eleven black bear once, and he 
killed some with a hatchet and the rest with a .22-caliber 
pistol. Another hunter that I knew broke his rifle while 
trapping big bears—the so-called ‘‘silver tips” and ‘‘cinna- 
mons”—after which he nevertheless caught five and killed 
them with an axe. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. 

SAGAMORE Hinn, Oct. 12. 


New Mexico.—Rioville, Sept. 26.—Quail and rabbits 
are quite abundant here; they are not shy at all; are 
matity cottontails. Geese and ducks have not begun to 
come around much; the latter are always few, the former 
feed on young grain during winter and migrate in the 
spring. I saw a.small flock of cranes this morning, about 
sixteen, which is a rare thing here.—B. F, B. 


WASHINGTON TERRITORY.—A Whatcom correspondent, 
«J, G. C.,” suggests that when the new road from What« 
com to the summit of the Cascade Mountains is completed 
mountain goat hunters will find quick and easy access to 
the vicinity of good hunting grounds, 


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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. 


GAN DIEGO, California, Oct 5.—Quail season has 

opened with several immense bags of game being 
brought in. Will Hamilton, of this place, has brought 
in town from 10doz. to 14doz. quail, the result of one 
day’s hunt on several different occasions since Oct. 1, I 
bagged 58 in 5 hours shooting on tar-weed in Mission 
Valley last Saturday. The hunting is splendid this year 
and bids fair to hold out well. 

Market hunters are sending in some fair bags of ducks. 
from the bay shooting, Henry Seebold bringing 51 ducks, 
(mostly “‘sprigs”), two dozen curlew and two dozen ‘‘yel- 
low-legged” geese or gray brant, Our duck shooting will 
not be very good until about Nov. 15, when the ducks 
commence to stop on their southward flight. 

Deer hunting, in the vicinity of San Diego, has been 
very good this past two months, some 46 having been 
sent in, the result of market hunting. One weighed 
nearly 200lbs. I hope to be able to send you some ac- 
counis of our hunts on land and sea before the New Year 
if the expected flights of honkers take place ere that, as 
no hunt for water fowl is complete without the capture of 
some of that noble species of water bird. Several matches 
for trap and field shooting among the boys are on the 
calendar and will send you result when they come off, 

AD, B. PEARSON, 


THE DISMAL SWAMP. 


BOUT all our deer hunting is in the Dismal Swamp. 
The growth of reeds is so dense one cannot see 
20ft. ahead, except in few places; this dense foliage lasts 
through the whole shooting season, and the only way to 
get the game is with dogs. In 1884 within a radius of 
three miles over fifty were shot during the season; the 
next year on the same stands not over two or three. To 
a person not acquainted with the facts the conclusion 
would be at once that the lessened number was because 
so many were killed the year before, but the facts are 
that a portion of the swamp had been burned last year 
and they had gone back further in the swamp, and ran to 
Drummond Lake instead of Nausemond River. In 1884 
ourstands were on the Norfolk & Western Railroad, com- 
mencing three or four miles below Suffolk. When you 
take into consideration the thousands of acres they have 
to roam over, and the never failing supply of green reeds 
for food, and the few numbers that are killed, you can 
judge there are hundreds. I have lived here 16 years and 
never saw a piece of venison for sale. We usually make 
up a party of eight or ten; if we kill one or two they are 
taken home, each hunter having a joint, and the rest is 
sent to friends. I often wonder why New York men will 
go so far from home when they can come here in four- 
teen hours and have as good deer hunting and quail 
shooting as they could wish, sleep in a good bed every 
night and in bad weather have good quarters. But only 
sportsmen are welcome, pot-hunters not tolerated. The 
fox hunting for real amusement beats all other hunting; 
we now have twenty dogs when all are together and he 
must be an old stager if he is not caught in three or four 
hours. We hunt on horseback and after one or two 
chases a horse takes as much-interest as the dogs or 
hunters. BBD: 


SUFFOLK, Va. 


ROCHESTER NOTES. 


ee sportsmen of this vicinity have during the present 

fall experienced a great surprise, none the less 
agreeable from its rarity, by finding game more abundant 
than it has been for years, and within easy drive of the 
city, in fact several fine bags of snipe have been shot 
within the city limits, while on grounds a few miles out 
the sport was phenomenal, recalling the glorious days of 
old that the veterans of the county tell of. Two men got 
29 one day, another scored 17, a third shot 53 on a small 
patch of ground within the city during the flight, and innu- 
merable smaller bags were secured. The gray plover came 
again this season in greater numbers than for years past 
and their ranks were thinned by the chokebores as usual. 
The woodcock and ruffed grouse haye also been found in 
very satisfactory numbers, one man distinguishing him- 
self by bagging eleven grouse without a miss and that in 
thick cover. 

In contrast with the good luck of the men alluded to 
above was the hard fortune that befel the most indefatig- 
able member of the shooting guild here. One day this 
week in driving out for a shoot, his favorite gun was 
knocked out of the buggy by his dog and when the loss 
was discovered and the grouud searched where the gun 
had fallen the latter could not be found, for it had un- 
doubtedly been picked up by the three men who passed 
him on the road. This was bad enough for one week, but 
worse remained behind. A day or two after he went for 
partridges, and when a bird was flushed on a steep hill- 
side, fired from the bottom of a gully and killed both the 
bird and his setter, this latter being hidden in the cover. 

People who like squirrel shooting have found the woods 
full of them, and so it is that the year is one of wonders 
at which the sons of Nimrod marvel greatly. 

E. REDMOND. 

RocHEster, N. Y., October. 


GEORGIA GAME. 


UGUSTA, Ga., Oct. 14.—Editor Forest and Stream: 
Interest is being aroused all over Georgia to frame 
a general game law for the State. Twenty or thirty years 
ago game was plenty anywhere, and even deer have been 
captured within a few miles of this city, but since “‘free- 
dom” the brother in black has waged an indiscriminate 
and unceasing warfare on eyery species of game, until it 
is fast disappearing. They kill everything from the spar- 
row to the turkey, regardless of the season, and game is 
very scarce only on such land as is “‘posted,” principally 
to keep them out. While our brother in black wasa 
slave the laws prevented him from carrying firearms, but 
with the first inspiration of freedom and with the first $5 
he earned, the dilapidated double barrel or single barrel 
gun was purchased, and he has been banging with it ever 
since. In many instances they also use the old smooth- 
bore musket. 

Our State is not well protected for game. 
general law, but about one-half the counties have a local 
law. These vary ina remarkable degree. Our State is 
large, and the breeding season in some portions are at 
least 2 month earlier than in other sections. For instance, 


We have no 


the local law allows quail shooting in the county adjoin- ! 


ing this—to the south—a month earlier than in this 
county, and so on with all game. 

The Augusta Gun Club, with a view to getting a per- 
fect law for this county, recently sent out circulars to 
prominent sportsmen in three counties adjoining us. The 
nature of the circular consisted of questions regarding 
the proper season for shooting the various game in this 
locality. As an example of the varieties of opinion I will 
only state that on quail, the dates varied from Sept. 1 to 
Noy. 1, On other game there was a like variety of opin- 
ion, For our county we want to put it at Nov, 1, so that 
the young birds will hayeachance to grow, get good 
wings, and not be mercilessly slain by the freedman be- 
fore they can fly—for be it known, the freedman is 
prowling the woods and fields every day with his ‘‘fusee.” 
If the law is adopted as we have it framed, it will be a 
great protection to the birds, and those who go for a day’s 
sport can enjoy it. 

There have been very few ducks as yet about here, A 
cold spell three weeks ago brought flocks of teal; not 
many stopped about here, however. Summer duck shoot- 
ing has been very good this season, and there have been 
more about than have been knownin years. The long 
drought we have had dried up most of the lagoons, and 
compelled them to seek water near the city, which has 
contributed to the bags of the sportsmen. Quail shooting 
has not fairly opened yet, on account of the hot and dry 
weather. After a rain and a cool spell the boys will be 
into them. Since the enactment of the stock law (keep- 
ing up cattle and hogs) the birds have accumulated, Hogs 
have been the greatest enemies to quail—they destroy 
both the eggs and the young. 

Can any of your readers tell me how many broods of 
quail a hen will raise in a year? J, M, W. 

[Generally two broods; sometimes three. | 


PROPOSED PRESERVE IN CANADA. 


a yo following details of the proposed game and fish 

preserve in New Brunswick, to which reference has 
already been made in the FOREST AND STREAM, have been 
furnished by Mr. Edward Jack, of Frederictown, who is 
now in this city: “‘Mr. Jack offers to dispose of to any 
association of sportsmen a tract of land containing 20,000 
acres in New Brunswick, Canada, reserving the right to 
cut the timber and logs and the privilege of bringing 
them to market by means of the streams. This reserve, 
on which moose are found, and on which caribou are 
abundant, Mr. Jack will agree to protect from trespassers, 
giving due security for the performance of this to the sat- 
isfaction of intending purchasers. This preserve is in- 
tended not only as a moose and caribou preserve, but also 
as one of the best trout preserves in Canada, there being 
from seventeen to twenty lakes and ponds on it within a 
radius of five miles, in all of which trout are abundantly 
found. Salmon are also to be taken in Rocky Brook, 
ee runs through it, as in the adjoining Miramichi 

iver. 

‘‘The reserve is situated on the waters of Dungarvan, 
Rocky Brook and the Sisters, which empty into the South- 
west Miramichi River, which discharges into the Bay of 
Chaleur. 

“Of this district W. Henry Braithwaite, the best sports- 
man in New Brunswick, says: ‘On this tract on the Sis- 
ters, Rocky Brook and Dungarvan, there are probably in 
radius of five miles twenty lakes, varying in size from 
about one-quarter to three-quarters of a mile each, the 
water in them isclear and bright; there has probably never 
been a fly thrown on them. I have always fished them 
in the winter and have always got all of the trout that I 
wanted. I have caught grilse and salmon in Rocky Brook. 
These lakes are good for moose calling; moose and caribou 
are plenty there yet and there are some beavers to be 
found about them, though these animals are becoming 
scarce on this ground. Partridges are plenty on this tract 
and in autumn black ducks and geese frequent the lakes. 
The trout in the lakes vary from $ to 2lbs. in weight, oc- 
casionally a 3-pounder is taken. They are generally red; 
trout in some of thelakes are redder than others, the 
bottoms of these lakes are generally of sand and gravel. 

“The tract of 20,000 acres, measuring front the center 
of it, is about 80 miles distant from Boiestown on the 
Southwest Miramichi, which has railway communication 
daily with Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick, 
from which it is less than 50 miles distant. Fredricton 
has first-class hotels, From Boston to Fredricton is one 
day’s journey by the express ‘Flying Yankee,’ Up the 
Southwest Miramichi for a distance of 104 miles above 
Boiestown, there isa good wagon road. The remainder 
of the 80 miles must be made by lumbersome portage, 
which can by an expenditure of money be made passable 
for riding wagons. At present'the journey can be made 
on horseback. The reserve offered for sale is covered 
with an unbroken forest of hard and soft woods, and has 
numerous hills and valleys which serve as shelter for the 
game of the country.” 

We will take pleasure in putting any one who may be 
interested in direct communication with Mr. Jack. Of 
the salmon fishing on the Southwest Miramichi, Fishery 
Commissioner J. H. Phair writes as follows: 

FREDERICTON, N. B., Sept. 25.—My dear Mr. Jack; In 
reply to your inquiries respecting the salmon fishing on 
the Southwest Miramichi, I would state that I have fished 
that river almost continuously each season for the past 
thirty-five years, and I prefer it to any other river in New 
Brunswick, although the fish are larger and more abund- 
ant on the Restigouche than on the Miramichi, but on the 
latter river the fish are far more gamy, and altogether 
the sport is more exciting and more skill is required to 
kill your fish than on the former. I am well acquainted 
with the Three-Mile Rapid and have fished it, I may say, 
hundreds of times; it is a favorite ground with me, and 
situated only about a quarter of a mile below the ground 
owned by Judge Steadman and myself. I have killed a 
large number of fish in the Rapids, and for early fishing 
there is none better on the river, it also gives good grilse 
and fair salmon fishing all through the season. Mr. Orr 
and some othersa few years since purchased a small 
lot at the head of the Rapids. Merely enough to cover 
what was known as the salmon hole and which was at 
that time a sure east. Within the last four or five years, 
however, a very large rock which lay at the foot of the 
hole has been carried by the ice a few hundred yards 
below their ground, and the salmon hole has ever since 
been gradually filling up anda new one forming where 
the rock now lies. There is good fishing all through the 
Rapids and some good casts in the pool at their foot, 
There is also another very good pool about one mile 


further down the river, it is called Pilot Rock. als 
about 200yds. below the mouth of the Sisters, ae a aah 
another in Rocky Pond, just above Rocky Brook, all the 
aboye are on the tract proposed by you as a moose and 
game preserve, and I consider them very valuable. I 
tried last year to purchase the Rapids, but the price asked 
was beyond my means. I haye never fished on Rocky 
Brook, but I know a large number of salmon go up it 
each season, and it is a favorite resort of the poaching 
community; they sweep the pools every year and are said 
to get a large number of fish. The late Professor Camp- 
bell always preferred fishing on Rocky Brook to any part 
of the Miramichi. From what I can learn from the men 
on the river (and I have made much inquiry in the 
matter) the salmon go considerably aboye the grounds 
available to the poachers and are thus beyond their reach. 
I might mention the following incident to give you an 
idea of Judge Steadman’s (one of our oldest salmon fisher- 
men) situation of the Southwest Miramichi. We have 
fished it together for the past twenty years, but the last 
season he was not well and was a little afraid of 
camping out, a friend of mine in Boston placed his 
waters on the Nepesiquet (known as the Rough 
Waters) at my disposal, and as there was a nice 
comfortable fishing lodge on it I invited the judge 
to occupy it. He did so, and remained on the river for 
about two weeks, having fair fishing. My friend has 
again given me the water after July 15 for next season, 
and I told the judge if he liked it he could have it again 
next year; but he declined, saying that he found no fish- 
ing anywhere equal to the Miramichi. Now there are 
few men in America who have had as much experience 
as the judge, and his opinion ought to have some weight. 
It was Judge Steadman and myself who fought out the 
question of riparian rights with the Dominion Govern- 
ment and recovered for the owners of the land the exclu- 
sive right of fishing opposite their seyeral localities;—this 
right had been claimed and was seized by the Dominion 
Government. 

I might add that the Dungarvan Lake is, if not within 
the boundaries of the tract you propose purchasing, it is 
very near it, and the Dungarvan River would, with pro- 
tection, be a splendid salmon river, though at present itis 
fearfully poached. I visited it about four weeks since 
and caught three salmon, though the nets and spears had 
preceded me. It will be offered for lease next February, 
and could be guarded at asmall outlay; and most proba- 
bly the rental will not exceed $100 per year. 

J, HENRY PHATR, 
Fishery Commissioner, New Brunswick, 


GARDNER, Mass., Oct. 15.—To-day members of the 
Monomonock Sporting Club went out for their annual 
hunt, The captains of the two teams were Charles H, 
Newton and Edric Coelman, Game was rated as follows: 
White rabbits scored 100 points; coney rabbits, 50; gray 
squirrels, 100; red squirrels, 50; chipping squirrels, 24; 
crows, 100; partridges, 100; bluejays, 50; red-headed 
woodpeckers, 50; partridge woodpeckers, 50; blackbirds, 
25; robins, 20; skunks. 10, The principal game brought in 
was squirrels. The result of each man was as follows: 

Newton's Side. Coelman’s Side. 


Charles Newton............-. 170 Edric Coelman .......-..,.. Ba 
George Nichols............... 220 Amos Coelman......-. ee 
OFS Bent-asuvls.ercnudeesa 1,320 John D, Hdgell..... AE Nes hag OD 
Thomas Greenwood.,....... 1,400 John R. Williams..... aks 1,055 
Bred WreliGle... oso st ay ae = 90 H. L. Graham........... ..- 000 
Geo. F. Ellsworth .......-.. : 600 TL. W. Brown... 222... 435 
Da Sa Wiad eae eee nd ele 300 Fred Garland..........-..-... 2a) 
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OrITANI SNow SHon Ovupe, Oct, 15.—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: The Oritana Snow Shoe Club heid its fourth 
annual meeting at the rooms of the Canadian Club m 
East Twenty-ninth street, on Tuesday, Oct, 12, A goodly 
number of members were present, and the reports of the 
officers showed that the club was in a sound and flourish- 
ing condition. The number of members is thirty-six with 
a prospect of arapidincrease. The following officers were 
duly elected: Honorary President, Erastus Wiman; Pres- 
ident, G. M. Fairchild, Jr.; Vice-Pres., Wm. B, Ellison; 
Secretary and Treasurer, Wakeman Holberton. The 
club adopted a uniform consisting of a gray blanket coat 
and knee breeches trimmed with blue, blue toque and 
stockings and garnet sash. Invitations were received 
from several members to visit their respective homes near 
New York, as soon as the snow was in condition, includ- 
ing one from Mr. Erastus Wiman to visit his elegant 
place on Staten Island. A committee was appointed to 
make arrangements for the tramp and also fora trip to 
Montreal during the carnival. This club, we believe, is 
the first snow shoe club in or near New York and it is 
to be hoped that their good example will be followed by 
many more lovers of out of door sports.—H. 


WILL Witpwoop Boom?—If it does not it will be owing 
to no failure of rosy tinted advertising by the boomers. 
Wildwood is a town that is to be down in Southern New 
Jersey. ‘The spot is a very novel one.” We should say so, 
for in the words of the scribe: ‘‘Near by are numerous 
saline caves, in which congregate fish of all sorts, A mo- 
ment’s row will bring the angler to hidden inlets, where 
can be found bass, herring, sea pike, dotted turbot, por- 
gies and smelis. The flying fish hover around constantly. 
In several of the caves are known to be sharks and enor- 
mous porpoises. This will afford sport for the adventur- 
ous disciple of Walton. The woods, eight in number, are 
so close to the shore that they cast shadows out over the 
sea, In the woods are all sorts of small game. The sports- 
man may stand where the spray from the surf can nearly 
reach him and shoot rabbit, quail, sea duck, wild geese, 
robins and cedar birds, The other day a couple of sur- 
veyors shot a great big eagle, measuring 9ft, from tip to 
tip.” 

He Kittep Iv.—An Brie, Pa., correspondent records a 
feat by a greenhorn of thatcity. A Kane, Pa.. sportsman _ 
invited the Erie man to go woodcock shooting. The Erie 
man had never seen a woodcock, and did not know one 
from astump. They got into the woods, the Erie man 
saw something moying in the brush, yelled “I see him,” 
let drive both barrels and screeched ‘I’ve hit him.” So 
he had, but the Kane man said he wouldn’t have taken 
a thousand dollars for that dog. 


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A GrousE Caprurep In Town.—Albany, N. Y., Oct. 
16,—Last Monday, just after 1 o’clock, a boy was deliver- 
ing some wood at my house, in a thickly settled portion 
of the city, and he came to the house and inquired what 
kind of a bird we kept there. As we keep no birds, his 
question excited some surprise, and he was told to catch 
it if he wanted it. He returned to the woodshed and ina 
few minutes came back with a full-grown partridge. 
The night before had been foggy, and my impression is 
that he started out in the morning, got bewildered in the 
fog and got under the grape arbor, and as it grew lighter 
got into the woodshed, where he hid the balance of the 
day, and probably would not have been discovered except 
for the hoy emptying a barrel of wood into a bin in which 
he was secreted, Partridges are usually so hard to find in 
fields and woods, and instances of their being seen in 
cities so rare, I thought you might be interested in this 
incident.— WILLIAM E, FircH. 


Two Days AT BARNEGAT.—We were no sooner settled 
than the ducks began to fly in every direction, but none 
of them came within gun shot for over an hour, when we 
bagged two broadbills out of a small flock, which, I 
should say, were fully 75yds. away. Atter that we did 
not get a shot for several hours, when we hadi quite a 
lively time firing at single birds; but they were all long 
shots. The day's total only amounted to 2 redheads, 6 
broadbills and 8 widgeons, We tried a second day with 
about the same luck, and went home the day after, feel- 
ing just as happy over our small string of 25 birds, as the 
majority would over three times that number. We de- 
cided to try ib again, but in the fall instead of the spring, 
as the last few years. The birds are sadly decreasing in 
eae and this is mostly due to spring shooting.— 


THOSE SUACKER LipeL Suits.—We announced last week 
the withdrawal of the Shacker libel suits against Dr. 
Samuel B, Hunter of this town, for his alleged author- 
ship of an article in the FOREST AND STRHAM newspaper 
last summer. Since the suits were withdrawn a rumor 
has gained more or less currency that the Doctor procured 
the withdrawal by the payment of a considerable sum of 
money, A fiat contradiction of all such statements ap- 
pears necessary. Weare informed on the best authority 
that Dr, Hunter did not make or authorize any overtures 

for settlement, and did not pay, and under no cireum- 
stances could have been induced to pay, one cent for the 
withdrawal of the case against him.—Machias, Me., Re- 
publican, Oct. 16. 


QUAIL IN NEw YORK Crry,—Last Saturday while play- 
ing tennis in Spuyten Duyvil, I was surprised to hear the 
unmistakable whistle of a quail, and a moment later an 
answer from another a few rods away. They were in a 
small piece of woods thick with underbrush. Ihave fre- 
quently seen gray squirrels there and have heard stories 
of trout, but no sportsman need apply, nor dogs either, 
ee arte plenty of the latter, large and unmuzzled.— 

“LIN, 


PENNSYLVANIA LAWS. 


Editor Forest and. Stream: 

I inelose a_ leaf from “Philadelphia Times Almanac,” which 
agrees with Pamphlet Laws, and is handy for use. Before 1883 the 
season did extend to Dec, 81. But so many deer were slaughtered 
on the first snows, generally in latter part of December, that we 
got this among other changes in the law. It should be corrected 
(of course in your own way) because you are looked to as authority 
in such matters. Here we think the season for grouse should open 
Sept, 1, because the squirrel fellows shoot them any way, they go 
for hair and get feathers. Have just come in with a string of 
grouse and write this in a hurry to catch the mail. 

The inclosure is printed in full as follows: 


Pennsylvania Gane and Fish Laws. 
GAME. 


Wo person shall kill or pursue any wild deer, save only between 
the ist of October and the 15th of December of any year, under 
penalty of $50. Nor have im his or her possession, or offer for sale, 
any wild deer or fresh venison, excepting from Oct. 1 to Noy. 30, 
inclusive. 

Wo person shall, at any time, kill any fawn when in its spotted 
coat, or haye the fresh skin of such fawn in possession, under 
penalty of $50. Dogs pursuing deer or fawn may be killed by and 
person, and the owner of such dogs shall be liable to a penalty of 

10 for each deer killed by such dog, except in Centre, Clinton, 

ayette, Lycoming, Luzerne, Schuylkill, Union and Wyoming 
counties. 

No person shall kill, or have in possession after being killed, any 
pray, black, or fox squirrel between Jan. 1 and Sept. 1—penalty, #5 
for each squirrel; hare or rabbit, between Jan. 1 and Noy, 1— 
penalty, $5 for each rabbit; wild turkey, between Jan. 1and Oct. 15 
—penalty, $10 for cach furkey; upland or grass plover, between 
Jan. 1 and July 15—penalty, $10 for each ployer; woodcock, between 
Jan, 1 and July _4—penalty, $10 for each woodcock; quail or part- 
ridge, between Jan. 1 and Oct. 15—penalty, $10 for each quail; 
rutted grouse or pheasant, between Jan. 1 and Oct. 1—penalty, $10 
for each pheasant. 

No person shall, at any time, kill or take any wild turkey, 
grause or pheasant, quail or partridge, or woodcock, by means of 
any blind, torchlight, trap, snare, net, or device whatever, under 
penalty of $10 for each bird. 

No person shall hunt or permit the hunting of hares or rabbits 
with ferrets, under penalty of $10 for each rabbit caught or killed 
by such means. — 

Ii is illegal to kill, trap, or expose for sale, or have in possession 
after being killed, any night-hawk, whippoorwill, thrush, lark, 
finch, martin, swallow, woodpecker, flicker, robin, oriole, red-bird, 
cedarbird, catbird, bluebird, tanager, or any other insectivorous 
bird, under penalty of $5 for each bird. 

No person shali destroy the eggs or nests of any wild birds what- 
soever (only predatory birds, such as are destructive of game or 
insectivorous birds), under penalty of $10. 

No person shall catch, kill, or disturb wild pigeons while on 
nesting-srounds, under penalty of $50. No person, not a citizen of 
Penneylvania, may trap ov net wild pigeons in any county, unless 
he shall have first taken outa license from the treasurer of the 
said GOOEY and paid therefore the sum of $50, for the use of the 
county, 

Wo person shall hunt pheasant during the night time, in any 
manner whatever, under penalty of $10 for each offense. 

Ti i8 unlaw£ul to hunt, shoot, or destroy any web-footed fowl ex- 
cept from Sept. 1 to April 40, inclusive, At no time it is lawful to 
hunt, shoot, or destroy such fowl from or with any craft or boat 
propelled by steam or sails. 

FISH. 


-It is made iltegal tio catch speckled trout, save only by rod, hook 
and line, at, any time, or to place any set lines or set nets across 
any stream inhabited by them, under penalty of $25, 

o person shall kill, sell, or have in possession after being killed, 
any salmon or speckled trout, save only from the 15th of April to 
the 15th of July, under penalty of $10 for each fish. No person 
shall take, for sale, any trout less than Sim. long, or fish in any 
waters for three years, in which brook trout have heen planted by 
the Fish Commissioners, when public notice of said planting has 
been given, under $20 onaliy: 

No person shall catch or kill, saye only with rod, hook and Iine, 
at pny tT, and no person shall catch or sell, or haye in possession 
after being killed, any bass, pile, pickerel, or Susquehanna salmon, 
between the Ist or January and the Ist of June, under penalty of 

10. Any person taking or capturing a bass of less size than 6in. 
in length hall immediately return the same to the waters whence 
taken, under penalty of $10. 7 

No person shall kill or catch fish by ppcine any torpedo, giant- 
pore nitro-glycsrine, or other exp. i 

e streams of this Commonweaith, under penalty of 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 2ZAT 


No person shall catel or destroy fish by shutting off or drawing 
off any of the water of the State, or by dragging small nets or 
seines therein, when the waters ave wholly or partly shut off, 
under penaliy of $50. i 

No person shall place any fish-basket, pond-net. a eel-weir, 
kiddie, brush, or facine net in any of the waters of this State, under 
penalty of $25 for each offense, . 

It shall be lawful to fish with fyke or hoop nets, in any of the 
atreams uninhabited by brook or speckled trout, during the 
months of March, April, May, September, October and November, 
provided that the meshes of said nets shall not be less than one 
inch in size, and shall not be placed at the confluence of any wing- 
walls, and if any salmon, bass, trout, pike, pickerel, or any other 
kind of fish introduced by the Commonweaith in said waters, shall 
he taken or captured by means aforesaid, they shall be returned 
alive to the waters whence taken, and any person violating the 
provisions of this act shall be subject to a penalty of 25. f 

Tt shall not be lawful, at any time, to catch fish by means of the 
drawing of a seine or seines, in any of the waters of this State, 
under penalty of $2h, , : ‘ 

Shad shall not be taken in the Susquehanna or Juniata rivers 
from sunset on Saturday to sunrise on Monday, during the run of 
shad, from March 15 to June 25, or with seines less than four and 
one-half inches in the mesh, under penalty of $50 and three 
months imprisonment. 


Sea and River Sishing. 


Address all. conmunvications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Oo. 


ridiculous postures. Each held in one hand a mustard 
box partly filled with pebbles which he worked for all it 
was worth; in the other a string of eagle’s feathers, which 
he brandished. When one had hopped as long as hecould 
stand it, he handed his box and feathers to another fraud, 
who hopped awhile. When all the noble ragamuffins had 
hopped singly, they combined the hop. When all bad 
wiggled together, the squaws formed a circle around the 
scalp and musicians, the warriors on the outside and the 
circus began. The squaws hopped around the scalp, 
drummers and tom-tommers, the men hopped around the 
squaws, and all grunted and whooped their audience out 
of all patience and the show broke up.” 

I hought a heavy Mackinaw blanket here for the coming 
Nepigon trip, which [ have yet, and in many a camp has 
it given me comfort since. Four of the party, Messrs. 
Cameron from Cincinnati, Dexter from Chicago, O. and 
I, hired four Indians and two canoes here for our Nepigon 
excursion, the first named gentleman having been to that 
stream for several seasons, and of course was a source of 
information on all points. The next morning we were in 
Nepigon Bay, a beautiful sheet of water, with beautiful 
islands and picturesque bluffs. At noon we cast anchor 
near the mouth of the river, and after dinner the bustle 
of preparation, so dear to the heart of the sportsman, 
began. In addition to the quartette above mentioned, the 
captain, steward and three ladies had concluded to go to 
Camp Alexander, about fifteen miles up the river, and 
camp out a day or so. The boats and canoes were soon. 
loaded, and with parting salutes and good wishes from 
the passengers left on the propeller, we began the journey 
with high hopes of landing huge trout, taking along half 
barrels and salt to pack them in, which I thought rather 
superfluous, but I learned more of the number and size 
of Nepigon trout before I returned. After enjoying a 
most delightful trip and beautiful scenery, we reached 
Camp Alexander, a point round which the river rushed 
swiftly, at sunset, and pitched tents for the ladies, Here 
a portage must be made. Asa matter of course we en- 
joyed our supper and pipes immensely and slept like logs. 
Harly next morning Mr, Cameron took four trout larger 
than any I had ever seen, and my arms ached for the fray, 
They ached worse after it. 

After breakfast the quartette took its departure for a 
point about 25 miles further up, where Mr. C, had camped 
previously. At the first portage of 24 miles we met 
a party of Hudson’s Bay Indians going down to Red 
Rock station for supplies for the interior, Red Rock being 
a post near the mouth of the river, The amount of goods 
of all sorts that these Indians will carry on their backs, 
supported by a strap passing across the forehead, aston- 
ishes a tenderfoot. We made four portages around 
rapids this day, the Indians carrying the canoes and 
duffle and we going light with rods, The scenery was 
grand. The rushing waters, precipitous cliffs, lovely 
islands, rocky cafons and bold mountains, combined to 
form most beautiful pictures, and just ahead of us were 
not the speckled b—usters waiting for us? Before sunset 
we made camp at the head of Hamilton Pool and fished 
until dark, taking 30, averaging 2lbs. What a feast 
we had at supper. The Indians could dress a trout 
and have him in the skillet before he fairly realized he 
was out of the water. And what a place of all places for 
acamp. At our back the unbroken forest rising to the 
mountains; in front and afar to the right the beautiful 
waters of Hamilton’s Pool; to the left and just above the 
rapids, where the ice cold water rushed and foamed 
among the rocks, and under our feet a soft bed of pine 
needles where we might rest our weary bones and rise 
refreshed for another bout with the trout. 

The next morning when I awoke, between 4 and 5 
o'clock, a couple of polecats were rummaging around at 
our feet, but on our moving they leisurely and uncon- 
cernedly walked off into the woods. ‘‘We fished early 
and late this day, creeling 130 fish, averaging 3lbs. These 
the Indians dressed and salted down.” Thus goes my 
journal of that day. Another entry stands thus: ‘‘Broke 
the tip of my rod to-day on a big fish—probably a 1,000- 
pounder.” The mosquitoes and flies were just awfully 
awful. O. was bitten on the eyelid and lost the use of that 
peeper for twenty-four hours. The next morning we 
fished until 9 o’clock, but the fish did not rise eagerly; so 
we broke camp and returned to the next pool below, 
where we found a party of Toronto gentlemen who had 
followed us up. We had not quite filled our half barrels, 
so, at the invitation of these gentlemen, we pitched our 
tent near them and proposed to fill the packages, provided 
the treut were willing. Mr. Cameron and I took our 
canoe, with two Indians, and got up as close to the rapids 
as possible, one Indian holding us with the setting pole, 
the other handling the landing net, while Mr. C, and I 
handled the fish. 

I quote again: ‘‘We caught inan hour 18 fish, 14 of 
which averaged 3ilbs. We fished with from 40 to 60£t. of 
line out, and much of the time were each playing a fish 
at the same time, and lost many owing to the swift cur- 
rent. Almost every fish leaped its full length out of the 
water as it took the fly, and their red and yellow bellies 
flashed most beautifully in the sunlight,” 

The next morning, after a very pleasant visit with the 
Canadians, we got under way again, and after a thorough- 
ly enjoyable ride, varied by the usual portages, meeting 
the Hudson’s Bay Indians coming back loaded, we reached. 
the Ironsides at 3 P. M., finding the passengers all agog 
for our return, having fought mosquitoes and flies until 
they were thoroughly disgusted and ready to depart, The 
captain and the steward had caught enough trout at Camp 
Alexander to make with what we caught about 800lbs., 
the bulk of which were distributed, salted down, to the 
passengers as they wished, to be sent home, the remainder 
put on ice and served up on board until we were surfeited 
with trout. 

Such was trouting on the Nepigon twenty years ago. I 
give figures simply to show the abundance of fish at that 
time. I read of good fishing there now, but fish can 
hardly be as abundant as then, when I spent the red-letter 
day of my trouting experience. O. O. §. 


THE NEPIGON. 


i fe a recent issue of the FOREST AND STREAM I read a 

short article on the Nepigon which recalled a very 
pleasurable experience of mine on that famed and beauti- 
ful stream whose swift cold waters afford so much sport 
for the angler. 

Inthe summer of 1867, in company with my cousin, I 
was engaged in manufacturing in the city of Detroit. We 
were in the oakum business, and those who are acquainted 
withthe article know its qualifications for disappearing very 
suddenly insmoke. We were engaged in putting in new 
machinery and one day when all was lovely and serene 
and we, in fond imagination, were coining shekels in the 
near future, the fire fiend descended through the cloud- 
less air and with one fell swoo-hoop disappeared in. flame 
with our possessions—and we stood and let ’em go. Thirty 
minutes sufficed and my cousin thusly unto me spoke, 
“That bursts our little bubble,” and I, remembering a 
slender bank account, looked at him affirmatively, The 
machinery was sold; and about the time we got things 
straightened up, an excursion party from Buffalo or 
Cleveland on the propellor Ironsides, arrived at Detroit 
bound for Lake Superior and a good time. With a view 
of driving ‘‘dull care” and the memory of our misfortune 
away, and in anticipation of good fishing somewhere, 
somehow, of which we were both very fond, O. sud- 
denly suggested that we join the party, if yet there was 
room. There was room, just one stateroom left, and we 
engaged it, got our grips and fishing rods together, and 
one night when the moon shone bright we went aboard 
and to bed, awaking the next morning as the boat was 
passing through Lake St. Clair. 

Our trip through the river, Lake Huron and the Sault 
Ste, Marie was uneventful. Our party was a very pleas- 
ant one, the table good, the captain good-natured and 
obliging, and nothing was lacking to make the voyage 
enjoyable. We stopped a half day at St. Marie, saw the 
Indians catch whitefish, which we helped dispose of, ran 
the rapids in birch canoes (being the proper caper), were 
locked through the canal and launched forth into grand 
Lake Superior. That evening we enjoyed the most 
wonderful and glorious view of the aurora it was ever 
my good fortune to behold. Westopped at Marquette a 
few hours, and after looking over the place a little, O. 
and | took our rods to a stream a mile from town and 
took out thirty-five pretty trout. The next morning I 
was awakened by much ringing of engine bells and found 
we were poking our way through the tortuous, sluggish 
waters of Portage Entry, which connects Portage Lake 
with Lake 5. or Keeweenaw Bay. We stopped a couple 
of hours at Hancock, a copper mining town on Portage 
Lake, visited mills and mines and then crossed to Hough- 
ton, a similar town on the opposite side of the lake, where 
we stopped a half day. Inquiring the whereabouts of 
trout streams, O. and I were soon hunting them up, but 
the labor exceeded the pleasure by large odds, for the 
brush was thick and musquitoes ferocious. We captured 
sixteen nice fish though, and I nearly ran a spruce stub 
through my neck as I sipped on a mossy log. Out again 
into Lake §. and to Ontonagon, stopping an hour or two. 

The captain had decided to cross here to the north 
shore, but the passengers prevailed on him to visit Bay- 
field, near the western end of the lake; so thither we went. 
B. is a sleepy little hamlet, or was, but having a very fine 
harbor. O, and I engaged Indians and canoes and went 
trouting again, having fine sport. getting 42, one weigh- 
ing 1i1bs.—the largest trout I had ever killed. From Bay- 
field we steamed to Isle Royale, where we stopped a half 
day, finding a Government survey steamer making sound- 
ings and otherwise passing the time. From here we 
sailed to Fort William, a Hudson’s Bay post, and an- 
chored a mile and a half from shore in shallow water. 
Smallboats took us ashore, where we inspected the com- 
pany’s quarters and saw some Chippewas attempt a scalp 
dance and get beaten in a foot race with white men. One 
of their braves had recently returned from the Far West 
with a Sioux scalp, so represented, and the Indians gath- 
ered in the yard in front of the post and treated us to 
what was called a scalp dance, in order to gather ina 
little filthy lucre in return for a view of filth in other 
shapes. There may be among your readers those who 
have never seen a modern Indian scalp dance or any other 
dance, so I will briefly quote from my journal: 

“But two or three of the bucks were dressed, or un- 
dressed as we supposed wild Indians would be, so far from 
civilization, the most of them having either coats, pants, 
shirts or boots on, and some all of these—a stove-pipe hat 
or two was sported with great pride. Two or three had 
nothing on but the traditional breech clout, All were 
painted hideously. The scalp was tied to one end of a 
stick about two feet long and around it were hung strings 
of beads, buttons, feathers, pieces of bright-colored cloth 
and other gew-gaws, so that with difficulty one could find 
the scalp. This stick they set up inthe ground, while 
close by two or three with kegs covered with skins for 
drums, and one with a piéce of stovepipe began the 
trouble. At first the men danced singly before the scalp, 
and beneath a British flaz, which one of them held over 
them, The dancing consisted of stamping on the ground 
with arms bent, and placing pueeaoelves in all sorts of 


NATIONAL ROD AND REEL ASSOCIATION.—The follow- 
ing notice has been issued: ‘‘New York, Oct. 15, 1886.— 
The annual meeting for the election of officers and the 
transaction of such other business as may come up will 
be held in the laboratory of Mr, E. G, Blackford, Fulton 
Market, on Monday, Oct 25, ab 2:30 P.M. Dues may be 
sent to the secretary at Cold Spring Harbor, N. Y., by 
check, money order or registered letter. Signed, FRANCIS 
EnpicoTT, President; FRED, MATHER, Secretary.” 


248 FOREST AND STREAM, 


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STRIPED BASS FISHING. 


Gee DECKER, of this city, an ex-soldier, with- 
/ out hands, one of the assistant doorkeepers at the 
Capitol, isan expertin the matter of angling. He can 
handle—well hardly that under the circumstances—I 
mean he can manage a rod and line with great success. 
He can drive a two-in-hand—no that won't do either—he 
can drive two horses as well as any one, and he can write 
an excellent hand—there it is again—I mean he can write 
first-rate, using his artificial digits, and play cards and 
ae eer things that would seem to require the sense of 
ouch, 

On the 12th of this month Captain Decker caught 101 
striped bass, averaging about ilb, each, fishing from the 
deck of one of the old monitors that lies in Anacostia 
River at the Navy Yard. One day a short time before he 
caught 65, and on the 13th 141, and on the day following 
he landed one that weighed 6lbs. It may be stated with 
some emphasis that thisis good fishing. To catch such 
strings makes an epoch for any one, a time to date from, 
If it were the undersigned he would frequently say: 
**Well, let me see, it was the year I caught 101 striped 
bass,” and that would terminate any uncertaiuty or any 
indefiniteness in regard to date. Foramanof the Cap- 
tain’s lack of manipulators it is something wonderful, 
and is complimentary to his energy and genial philosophy. 
In this sport he has to be assisted in baiting his hooks and 
taking off fish, which assistance he readily obtains. His 
rod is held between his arm and body and the way he 
plays his fish and lands him is surprising. 

Speaking of striped bass, it may be interesting to add 
that, so far as these and adjacent waters are concerned, 
there is no diminution in numbers or quality. The Poto- 
mac River has long been noted for this fish, and still they 
come. There is some complaint that large fish, 10lbs. 
and upward, cannot be had; but the lack of size is made 
good, perhaps, by the greater number. Some Washing- 
ton anglers capture them in large numbers with artificial 
flies, though more are caught with live bait. At Little 
Falls there is often very fine sport, and down the river 
at certain well-known points the catches have been all 
that could be desired. Let me add further, in reference 
to striped bass, that Tam told by Dr. Bean, of the Smith- 
sonian Institution, that there is no indication of a perma- 
nent diminution of this fish in American waters. His 
reply to the question was emphatic. Apparent scarcity 
at places where they have heretofore been plenty might 
be explained upon scientific investigation, which should 
be made. J. C. B, 


WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 18. 


MEMORIES OF MASTIGOUCHE. 


HIS evening as I fixed my bamboo and lancewood 
rods to go out of commission and into winter quar- 

ters, and remembered how well they deserved the new 
silk windings and the fresh coat of varnish, together with 
the little fixings so deftly done, I thought to tell your 
readers of some of the pleasant times this season has 
brought to me. I need not repeat the account I gave of 
my trip to the Mastigouche lakes in the early spring. I 
then promised myself when the September days came to 
visit them again. The swift train brought us from our 
Pennsylvania homes, and the waiting buckboards after a 
day’s ride brought us to our destination, forty milesnorth 
of the St. Lawrence, well into the wilderness that stretches 
unbroken to the Arctic circle. After a good night’s rest 
at the club house, in the early morning we started out. 
Tt was a new experience for the ladies, and for Harry and 
Margaret, while to my two brothers, who had brought 
their wives and children, it was only a reminder of other 
days. The party is divided up, and with our rods and 
landing nets and cur large lunch basket, we are seated in 
our two cedar and single birch-bark canoes, while Pierre, 
Felix and my Indian guide send us quickly across Lake 
Seymour to No. 2, We soon reach the inlet, and for a 
little way slowly sail among the lily pads and pluck the 
beautiful flowers. A half hour brings us to the portage, 
then a short walk to our fishing place. While the guides 
are bringing over the boats we are busy arranging rods 
and lines, and are soon moving up through the lake cast- 
ing our flies, but without a single rise. Wefind the water 
so low and warm that the guides tell us the trout 
are in deep water and can only be taken by still- 
fishing or deep trolling. At the inlet L. and 8. anchor 
their boats, while I, with the Indian in the birch- 
bark, loth to give up the fly, am slowly paddling around 
the shore tempting the fish with my mostalluring hackle, 
but all in vain. Soon a shout and a merry laugh comes 
down the lake and I see Margaret holding her rod with 
all her strength as a fine trout—her first fish—bends it as 
he rushes through the water. Before it is landed another 
rod is springing, and so foran hour the guides are kept 
busy with the landing net. At last a strong heavy pull 
and Harry braces himself, his reel does not pay out fast 
enough and the strong fish draws the tip of his rod down 
into the water as it rushes under the boat, but like a vet- 
eran he bides his time and givesand takes until at last 
he draws within reach of the neta beautiful 2lb. trout. 
How proud he was of his catch! how proud I was of my 
nephew! We are reminded that itis dinner time, and 
sending the Indian back to the club house with Mrs. Ri, 
we started up the river; in several places we had to get 
out to lighten the canoes so they with the ladies could be 
pushed over the shallow bars, Some hot coffee and a 
hearty lunch are quickly spread for us by A. and we are 
vested for a short walk to the ‘‘river pool,” where during 
a former visit in a short time we had taken over seventy 
fine fish. But nota rise rewarded us this time for our 
tramp. The sun was setting low and we hastened back 
and were soon floating down the river. As we entered 
Lake Seymour the shadows had settled down and our 
canoes were separated; out of the darkness came the notes 
of ‘*Home, Sweet Home,” while trom the shore came the 
soft echoes; soon we saw the light from the great fire- 
place in the club house and our first day’s fishing was 
over. 


ward, while I concluded to put in all of my vacation here. 
Before they should start we planned to have another day's 
fishing at No, 2, Early the next morning we were 
anchored at the inlet; a number of trout were taken, but 
our previous visit seemed to have thinned them out, I 
was trolling in the birch bark along the shore some little 
distance from the inlet, when my Indian guide quietly 
dipped his paddle and whispered, *‘Canoes coming.” I 
listened but could hear nothing. Soon there came in sight 
around a bend in the river, moving quietly as the shadows 
that crossed the mountains, two birch canoes, Swiftly 
they came as the paddles pushed them down the current. 
Under the slouched hats of the voyageurs we saw the 
heavy bearded faces of the poachers who had been up the 
river looking for beaver signs. As they passed those at 
the inlet a growl was the only response to the greeting of 
my brothers. For a few minutes the Indian’s keen eyes 
followed, then he said, ‘tI know him,” and he seemed to 
be feeling in his girdle for his knife, as he told me how 
some years ago the leader had found his beaver traps far 
away on the St, Maurice, and had broken them all; how 
for long months he waited for his revenge, then through 
the wilderness on his snowshoes he took a long journey 
and found the trapping grounds of his enemy, how for 
several days he followed the stream until he had destroyed 
every trap that had been set; then he sent him this mes- 
sage: ‘‘My name is Thomas Porquet; you broke my traps; 
go count your own. If you want tosee me I live at St. 
Thomas-Peterville.” Then he quietly moved the boat and 
I again let out my line. The canoe moved slowly and 
still as my guide listened to the dip of their paddles long 
after they had gone beyond my hearing. That night as 
we sat before the fire at the club house a cedar canoe 
quietly pulled away from the shore. We guessed their 
errand as they started for Lake au Sable. Im the morn- 
ing we learned that the poachers did not camp there, but 
hurried over the divide to the other river. They had recog- 
nized Thomas. Porquet. 

The next day, after seeing my friends seated in the 
buckboards. for their ride to the railroad, R., P. and I 
loaded our tent and proyisions in our canoe, and with our 
guides started for a lake far up the river. After a long, 
tedious carry we reached it, Selecting the place for our 
camp, we left one of the men to gather balsam boughs 
and fire wood and to airange the tent, while the rest 
started out to catch some trout for supper. In a little 
while the black clouds lifted their heads above the moun- 
tains that shut the valley in, and the rumbling thunder 
started us for the shelter of our tent. Soon the great 
drops pattered on the canyas, and from the lake came the 
rattle as they struck the water, A great blazing fire that 
the storm could not seem to quench lit up the tent. We 
rolled ourselves in the blankets and were soon fast asleep. 
In the morning we found that a bear had made us a visit, 
but the roaring fire the guides had kept piled high pre- 
vented undue familiarity with the cans and kettles. e 
were early casting our fies in the coves, but found that 
deep trolling was the only way in which we could take 
any fish. As we sat by our camp-fire the evening before, 
P. had told us of a strange sight he had seen as he came 
across the lake. A large school of fish swimming on the 
top of the water with their backs out of water so that he 
could see them packed like sardines in a box. In the 
dusk he was unable to see what kind of fish they were, 
but plainly saw they were of good size, We hoped in the 
morning to solve the mystery. We had been in our canoes 
only a short time when we saw here and there over the 
lake often a score of these schools in sight at once. We 
moved carefully toward them or put our boat in their 
course. As we came near them we found them to be 
trout; as soon as they saw us, with a swirl that made the 
water boil, they went out of sight. We repeatedly tried 
to have them take our flies, making long casts so as not to 
frighten them, but they always passed the bait unheeded. 
After they had disappeared we let out a long line, trolling 
deep and drawing it through the place where they went 
down, and often took fine gamy fellows. Tom proposed 
that I ‘‘should scratch their backs.” A school was pass- 
ing us some forty feet away, I cast my line, the leader fell 
right among them; a quick jerk and I hooked one in the 
back; the only smile I saw upon the Indian’s face while I 
was in the woods with him was as he watched the antics 
of this trout with his back scratched. At dinner time, 
after cooking what we wanted, we had twenty-nine fine 
fish left. The weather was growing warm and we were 
puzzled to know how to keep them until we should go 
back to the club house. Tom said as he was coming in 
he passed a cold spring away back in the woods, a 
few minutes he started with the catch, and toward even- 
ing returned, after covering them with moss as he laid 
them on the stones in the cold spring. In theevening we 
again had good success and brought in a nice lot. As 
Tom and I were nearing the camp he lifted his paddle 
from the water and whispered, ‘‘Hark.” Down the 
valley came the clear plaintive call of a caribou. We 
listened until it died away as he passed through a sag in 
the mountain, and all was still until the call “‘Come to 
supper.” We recounted the experiences of the day while 
we sat around the PIAL fire. Then one by one we rolled 
our blankets about us and all were asleep, Toward morn- 
ing the pattering rain awoke me, and remembering my 
boots that were hanging outside by the fire, I quietly 
went out; as I came back I picked my way among the 
sleepers and happened to put my hand on old Pierre’s 
shoulder, he jumped and grasped his knife. ‘I thought 
you were the bear,” he exclaimed, and without another 
word drew his blanket over him and went to sleep think- 
ing of the many tussels he had with them during the 
forty years he had been hunting and trapping through 
this wilderness. The morning came, wet and lowry, and 
we concluded to bid adieu to Camp Richardson. On our 
way out we stopped at the cold spring; what was our clis- 
gust and disappointment to find that the minks had 
carried off all of our fish but seven. Iam not acquainted 
with the Indian language, but judging from appearances 
I think the robbers got a good round cursing. A day of 
splendid sport at Lake Joe and my outing was ended. 

Will some of your readers give a reason for the trout 
going in the schools as I have described; we only noticed 
it in this one lake and our guides had never seen anything 
like it before in any of the many lakes in these woods 
where they had fished for a score of years: 

SPICEWOOD. 


Bic BLuEFisH.—Just at the close of the bluefish season 
each year the big ones strike in on the coast and make us 
a fiying visit. This week My. Blackford had alot from 
Massachusetts which weighed from 12 to 15lbs. each. 


CLEARING THE SUSQUEHANNA.—Towanda, Pa., Oct. 12. 
—OQOn Friday evening a large tent with a huge camp-fire 
burning in front made a weird and picturesque appear- 
ance in the edge of a clump of willows below the bridge 
on the riyer bank opposite town, _ Much curiosity was felt 
among people on this side. An Elmira Advertiser corre- 
spondent visited and was introduced to the oecupants by 
Fish Warden Thomas Kennedy, of this place. They were 
Fish Warden A. Bauer and his deputies, Adam Schwalb, 
Harry Choon and N, Miller, of Wilkesbarre, out on an. 
expedition against eel weirs, fish racks and all other 
obstructions to the free passage of fish in the Susquehanna 
River, Mr, Bauer is acting under authority from H. H, 
Durr, secretary of the State Board of Fish Commissioners. 
He left Wilkesbarre on Sept. 15, the party trayeling down 
the river in two boats with their tent and luggage, camp- 
ing out where night overtook them. They tore out forty- 
six eel weirs and fish racks between Nanticoke and Dan- 
ville, in some places finding five sets of racks alongside 
each other extending clear across the river. Then the 
boats and baggage were shipped north by rail to Athens, 
and after camping on Tioga Point, at the junction of the 
Chemung and Susquehanna rivers, waiting for lower 
water, they proceeded down the river in their boats until 
at the upper end of Sheshequin they found the largest 
and strongest built set of racks which they had yet 
encountered, and set about destroying them. They were 
built of logs and stone raised step fashion, so that the fish 
would be caught either at low or high water, There were 
five series of these racks built with walls in the shape of 
a letter V, with the narrow end down stream, so that the 
fish were caught in the racks or nets at that point. This 
set of racks has been built for several years, and, as the 
owner of them claimed that they were chartered by the 
State, the local fish wardens have not dared to molest 
them, Chief of Police C. W. Dimmock and Thomas Ken- 
nedy, the present fish wardens, were sent out by the 
sheriff a couple of weeks ago and destroyed all the racks 
between the State line and the lower end of the county, 
excepting the chartered rack known as the Snyder rack. 
Legal advice had been sought, but it was not made clear 
that they had a right to destroy it, and they were ordered 
by the sheriff not to touch it. Mr. Bauer’s instructions 
were to clear out everything of the sort, and he did good 
work in doing so. It took himself and associates some 
time to pull down the Snyder rack, but he left nothing 
excepting a shanty which had been built on stilts in the 
water and contained a stove and some clothing. 


Tur LEWISTOWN RESERVOIR Bass JiaaiInc.—Huntsville, 
Ohio, Oct. 13.—During the dry summer season the Lewis- 
town reservoir, containing about 13,000 acres, which is 
the feeder of the M. & C. Canal, and supplies water for 
mills and factories, was drained so much that only the 
Miami River kept its place in this large fish pond. The 
reservoir was well stocked with fish, especially black bass, 
but the gate being opened to its last notch, the fish went 
with the water through the gate down into the Miami 
River. Then the rains came, the gate was put down, the 
reservoir and river rose, and the fish, true to their 
instincts, sought their homes in their native waters, and 
ascended the stream, only to be hived in a small basin or 
hole at the outlet. This little basin did not cover more 
than a quarter acre. Many thousands of fish were 
gathered in this small basin. I stood upon the banks a 
day or two ago and witnessed the most fearful slaughter 
and wanton destruction of the noble, gamy bass. A 
hundred people were equipped with gangs of hooks so 
arranged that they were veritable grabhooks (three in a 
bunch); hundreds and thousands were impaled and 
landed, and as many more were torn and lacerated and 
escaped only to be rehooked or die. This was what might 
be called ‘“thogging” fish, Sportsmen and gentlemen ang- 
lers were disgusted with the sight, and stood with their 
hands in their pockets, knowing that the law permitted 
fishing with hook and line, and that they could not imter- 
fere, A way will be found (they think) to break up this 
terrible slaughter. It is safe to say that not less than 
10,000 black bass have been taken in this way within four 
or fiye days. During this great slaughter your corres- 
pondent found nine counties represented in the line of 
these destroyers of the people’s fish food and the true 
sportsman’s favorite game fish _—HUnrv. 


DeatH or ANDREW CLERK.—Andrew Clerk, of the 
firm of Abbey & Imbrie, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, at his 
home in Jersey City, N. J. Born at Ballater, Aberdeen- 
shire, Scotland, Nov. 30, 1812, he came to America in 
1885 and settled in Jersey City, where he continued to re- 
side for the rest of his life. He was by profession an 
architect and civil engineer; the firm of Clerk & Bacot 
made the maps to which nearly all titles to real estate in 
Hudson County, N. J., refer. In 1857, associating with 
him his brother, Wm. F., he formed the firm of Andrew 
Clerk & Co., fishing tackle dealers, inthis city, succeedin 
to the firm of J. & T. Warren, which had been founde 
so far back as 1820. The establishment of the Clerk 
brothers, of No. 48 Maiden Lane, became the headquar- 
ters for gatherings of the salmon anglers of the older 
school. In 1875 the firm of Abbey & Imbrie was formed; 
in this Mr. Clerk became special partner, and in 1881, 
after the death of Mr. Abbey, general partner, Mr. Clerk 
was himself an enthusiastic and accomplished angler. 
For a number of years he held the lease of a salmon river 
in Canada; but-of late years his favorite fishing waters 
have been among the Thousand Islands, and it was here, 
last September, that he was taken ill with malarial fever. 
Mr, Clerk engaged in a number of enterprises, and held 
many positions of trust. He was President of the Insti- 
tution for Savings of Jersey City and a Director of the 
First National Bank of Jersey City. He was a Free 
Mason, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of 
Jersey City, and Vice-President of the New Jersey Club, 


BASS IN THE UPPER DELAWARE.—Fishing on the Dela- 
ware this year has not been up to the standard of previous 
seasons, the water has been lower than for many years, 
occasioning much difficult rapid-shooting in the pursuit 
of likely eddies. The fish also have taken hold so gingerly 
this season that unless a chromo was thrown im gratis 
with the bait, there generally was ample time for nap- 
ping between the acts. The writer, with Shafer of 
Lackawaxen, one of the best guides in that neighborhood, 
succeeded in landing twenty bass of fair size, though 
nothing over three see was captured at Lackawaxen 
this summer.—W, H. R. : 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


| fishing near Morganton in the Catawba? 


Nets iy Great Soutn Bay.—At a meeting of the Su- 

ervisors of Suffolk county, N. J., held at Riverhead on 
Monday, Oct. 12, Supervisor Robins. of the town of Islip, 
introduced the following: ‘(An act for the restriction of 
net-fishing in Fire Island Inlet, Main Channel and Dick- 
erson’s Channel and East Channel. Sec, 1. It shall not 
be lawful for any person or persons to use nets of any de- 
scription in the waters or channels or head of the chan- 
nels in the Great South Bay known as follows: Fire Island 
Tnlet from the bar on the south tothe head of the main 
channel on the north, Dickerson’s Channel from Main 
Channel to where it intersects with West Whig Inlet 
Channel, Bast Channel to Range Channel, opposite Hast 
Fish Factory. Sec. 2, Any person who shall violate any 
of the provisions of this act shall onconviction forfeit and 
pay the sum of —— dollars and shall be deemed guilty of 
misdemeanor. Sec, 3. Any person may in his own name 
prosecute before any justice for and recover the penalty 
specified in thisact and on recovery shall receive the 
penalty after deducting the expenses. Sec. 4. This act 
shall take effect . The authority to pass this act is 
found in Chapter 194, Laws of 1849 (Section 4, subdivision 
18) and Chapter 842, Laws of 1875.” Several persons 
spoke for and against the passage of this act, but before a 
vote was reached the discussion was cut off by a motion 
to adjourn to Monday next. There seems to bea fair 
chance of its becoming a law. 


A ‘“Jumpo” BaAss.—Castleton, Vt., Oct. 8.—Editor 
Forest and Stream: In answer to your inquiry about a 
large black bass which was reported in a Troy paper, 
under the head of “A Jumbo Bass,” I will say: I never 
wish to say anything in relation to fish which I cannot 
prove. I neyer saw a black bass, unless the fish which 
we call ‘‘Oswego” bass are black bass. I am told that 
black bass never grow to over 6lbs, weight unless in the 
Southern States. Ileave this matter to those who know 
more of the different species than I do, and call those in 
our waters here (Bornoseen Lake) ‘‘Oswego bass.” I know 
that the fish which I found was a bass, an Oswego 
bass, we have no other bass save the common 
rock bass in our lake. can furnish affidavits 
from fifty good truthful men, some from New York, 
who saw the dead fish, to sustain my statement, and 
Mr. 8. 8. Goodwin held the steelyards. Mr, Goodwin will 
swear that the fish weighed 2541bs. J amready to answer 
any other questions you may send regarding this.—ALBERT 
H. SmrtH, Fish Warden, [The name ‘Oswego bass” is 
often applied to the large-mouth black bass and this fish 
is as much-a black bass as the small-mouth is. Anglers 
generally have dropped the name of ‘‘Oswego,” except 
in. a few localities where it lingers temporarily, The fish 
was a most extraordinary one for a black bass of either 
species. | 


Tun St. RayMonD DIstTRict.—Tranie’s ‘‘Notes of Cana- 
dian Angling,” in your issue of the 7th inst., are so inter- 
esting that I beg leave to ask him through your columns 
to give a little more information about St. Raymond and 
its fishing. I should like to know if there are any lakes 
or ponds near the village where trout or bass can be 
caught, and if so, the size of the fish. I should also be 
greatly obliged for the names of the proprietors of several 
of the best boarding houses.—CoNnSTANT READER. Our 
correspondent replies to the above: There are no ponds or 
lakes in the immediate vicinity of the village where good 
fishing can be had. Ihave been told wonderful stories 
about the size of trout to be taken in a lake about half a 
day distant. Near the Little Saguenay and Piguemouche 
there are several good lakes which the guides will point 
out. Icannot speak of any of them by personal experi- 
ence, except that Isaw some fine trout (nearly 3lbs. fish) 
which were taken in a lake near Piguemouthe. I do not 
believe there is any bass fishing. I stayed at Labrique’s, 
opposite the station. There are about half a dozen of the 
family of Plamoudon who keep boarding houses. 


NortH CAROLINA ANGLING QUERIES.—Fort Stanton, 
N. M.—I would like some information about the fishing 
in the western Piedmont region of North Carolina, say 
from the Yadkin west to the Blue Ridge. Will some of 
your correspondents who live in that section kindly 
answer the following? First—Is there good black bass 
Second—How 
is the fishing in the vicinity of Newton, Shelby and 
Rutherford? Third—Are the streams in Burke and 
Catawba counties good for fly-fishing for black bass, that 
is, are they swift, rapid streams, with occasional shoals 
and rapids? Fourth—Have any of the rainbow trout 
(Salmo gairdneri trideus)—popularlarly and wrongly mis- 
called California trout, as they are native to other States 
and territories beside California—which were planted in 
the Catawba eight or nine years ago been caught, and are 
they at all plentiful? Fifth—Are there many pickerel 
(EZ. reticulatus) in the Upper Catawba? Sixth—Are the 
game fish decreasing much in the absence of fish laws 
and the constant fishing of the negroes and use of ‘‘spring 


nets” and traps?—CYRTONY&. 


AN ANGLER’S PrRiIL.—Following are the details of the 
narrow escape from drowning of Congressman Knute 
Nelson, at Alexandria, Minn., on the ilth inst., as 
reported in the Madison, Wis., Journal: He was fishing 
in Lake Victoria in a boat by himself. Just after dusk, 
while pulling in a fish, he tripped and fell into the lake, 
Heis a powerful man and good swimmer, but was so 
hampered by his clothing that he could not regain his 
boat. He managed to keep afloat, however, and shouted 
for help. Fora long time his cries attracted no attention, 
but aman, half a mile away, finally heard them and ran 
to the lake, The boat had drifted to the shore and the 
rescuer rowed it out to the middle of the lake, finding Mr. 
Nelson in an insensible condition but still floating. For 
several hours three physicians worked on Mr. Nelson, and 
finally succeeded in snatching him from the jaws of death, 
but it was a narrow escape. A remarkable feature is that 
he was in the water about an hour and was insensible 
when found. 5 


_ Wyomine GRAYLING.—There were caught in July, 1886, 
in the Smith Fork of Greene River (W yoming Territory), 
at the base of Uintah Mountains, two grayling, one $b, 
and one 2ibs., taken on the golden-rod fly by Prof. W. M, 
Sloane, of the Princeton Scientific Expedition. These 


Skee ee ee OO NC ee ae 


Camp-Sire Hlicheyings. 
“That reminds me.” 


192. 

ESTERDAY A. and myself gave a forenoon to the 
partridges. We found them few and far between, 
only getting one, The gray squirrels, however, were 
quite plenty. We traced one in a very tall pine, but for 
the life of us could not see him, so off came my shooting 
coat and up I went to dislodge him, When I was almost 
to the top of the tree, the squirrel took a flying leap for a 
maple twenty feet away. A. fired one barrel while gray- 
coat was in the air. and the other after he had got well 
into the maple, missing both times. I made the woods 
ring with laughter while still well toward heaven in the 
pine, when A. yelled: “Get your gun, Charlie, shoot him 

quick, he’s going for another pine.” MOSszE, 

Boston, Oct. 10, 


Hisheulture. 


Address atl communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Oo, 


THE NEW YORK COMMISSION. 


i) Pease fourteenth report of the Commissioners of Fisheries 

of New York, just issued, is a biennial report covering 
the years of 1884 and 1885, ending with Dec. 31 of the latter 
year, It is a very complete record and covers 209 octavo 
pages. The results are tabulated and therefore are in more 
perfect form than in previous reports, in which they have 
been, in some instances, spun out. The several divisions are: 
The report proper of the Commissioners, which covers con- 
flensed statements of the production of the different hatch- 
eries, expenditures, amendments to the game law and much 
other information; next come reports of the superintendents 
of the State hatcheries at Caledonia, Cold Spring Harbor, 
Adirondack, and Clayton; reports of private hatcheries at 
Palenville, Schroon Lake, Bisby Club and the Fulton Chain; 
spe of Commissioner Sherman on the location of the 
Adirondack hatchery; the official proceedings of the Com- 
missioners; reports of the game and fish protectors; abstracts 
of expenditures at the different stations; table of carp dis- 
tribution; answer to inquiries, ete. 

In speaking of fishways which were partly built on the 
Oswego and Seneca rivers in 1883, by the State Superintend- 
ent of Public Works and then left, the Commissioners say: 

“The law requires that these fishways shall be maintained 
by the Superintendent of Public Works, The Commission- 
ers will call the attention of that officer to the subject. 

“Tt is the duty of the Commissioners of Fisheries to put up 
the signs spoken of. They have not done it hitherto for the 
reason that they have had no funds applicable to the pur- 
pose. They have now, however, a small reserve fund, out of 
which they will provide for erecting the signs as soon as the 
season will permit. 

“The fishway in the Mohawk River below Schenectady is 
also reported out of order, and for that cause useless, The 
Commissioners will cause an official inspection to be made 
of these works next season, and make note of what is needed 
a0 oe them efiective for the purpose for which they were 

uilt. 

“These structures seem to be waits, under the responsible 
care of nobody. The Legislature, having appropriated so 
much money to build them, ought to put them in charge of 
some department that will take proper care of them. The 
Commissioners, however, doubt that tishways in this State 
will be of sufficient utility to compensate for the cost of 
building and maintenance. The same amount of money ex- 
pended for hatching fish to be deposited at the head of the 
streams will do a much more valuable service than fishways 
on those streams.” 

There is a notable improvement in nomenclature used by 
the Commissioners in speaking of fishes, as compared with 
former reports, thus bringing them into line with the 
naturalists and intelligent anglers, for instance, dropping 
the term ‘‘California trout,’? which might cover several 
species which exist in that State, for the more specific term, 
rainbow trout; and there is a disposition to speak of pike- 
perch instead of ‘‘wall-eyed,” ‘‘blue” or “yellow pike.’”?” We 
shall not be surprised to see further advancement in this line 
in the next report by the exclusion of the names ‘‘Oswego”’ 
bass and ‘salmon trout,” and the substitution of the 
proper terms, big-mouth bass and lake trout. While on this 
subject we would remind the Commissioners that the printer 
has located one of their hatcheries at ‘Cold Spring,” which 
isa large town on the Hudson River, instead of at Cold 
Spring Harbor, a smaller place on the north shore of Long 
Island. The portion relating to the deer laws is very ably 
written, and fully indorses the passage of the anti-hounding 
act of 1885. Concerning the cost of production and expendit- 
ures the Commissioners say: 

“By examining the tables given of production and expen- 
diture, it will be found that the cost of hatching 100,000,000 
fish, including expenditures for real estate, buildings and 
permanent appliances, as well as labor, has been, in round 
numbers, $250,000, This is one-quarter of a cent foreach fish 
produced. Estimating that of the fish planted, one-fourth 
only (which is a very small proportion) live to maturity, we 
have 25,000,000 of fish costing one cent each. The lowest 
estimate that should be put on the value of these fish for 
market is an average of fifteen cents. Thus the public has 
a return for the money appropriated for artificial isheulture 
of fifteen hundred per cent, or for the expenditure of $25,000 a 
return of $3,750,000 in production. 

“Tf there is amy other industry fostered by the State gov- 
ernment that pays like this, let it be demonstrated.” 

In the report of the superintendent of the Caledonia sta- 
tion, he says: 

Of stock fish we have on hand at present: 

9 ponds containing 12,000 brook trout. 

4 ponds containing 10,000 Cal. Mt. trout. 

1 pond containing 3,000 McCloud River trout. 

3 ponds containing 8,000 hybrids (3g brook trout and } sal. 


trout). 
1 pond containing 1,000 salmon trout from 5 to 18lbs. 
2 ponds containing 5,000 salmon trout three years old. 
1 pond containing 3,000 German carp three years old. 
1 pond containing 2,000 German carp two years old. 
8 ponds containing -.... German carp. 


BO deve tee 44.000 
The aboye number we have carefully estimated and are 
nearly all breeding fish raised from the egg, 
Besides the above we have— 


WY Cab OL OPO MUS oy ayes pelea tener vy hese y Ear ae 5,000 
Yearling hybrid, #4 brook trout.......-....0.s.sseee sees 5,000 
Six months old brook trout,......-.-.... ore ee renee 5,000 
Six months old California trout .-.......--.....-...-..4 5,000 


Two year old hybrids (?q salmon trout, 1¢ brook trout). 2/000 
Two year old hybrids (3 salmon trout, 1 brook trout). 2,000 


EPs appease Gale mer penis gear cele eek coin. clas a2 24,000 


Here we have the worst collection of popular names in the 
book, for probably no man but the superintendent knows 
what are meant by ‘California mountain trout’ and “‘Mc- 
Cloud River tront,” either of which may be included in the 


SEE 


term ‘California trout,” while “salmon trout” and “Oswego” 
bass are commonly spoken of, As California has four or 
five of the large-scaled black-spotted trouts, and noneof them 
bear these names in their native lands, this nomenclature is 
something of a puzzle, as is also the term ‘‘German trout” 
for the brown trout, when there are two trouts from Ger- 
many now in America, From the Caledonia hatchery there 
were distributed in 1884 3,013,000 lake tront, 1,022,000 brook 
trout, 2,185,000 California trout, and 50,000 hybrids, brook 
trout and lake trout, 499,800 eggs of the different species 
named, 1,204 mature fish from Western Wide waters, bass, 

erch, catfish, etc., and 1,467,000 shad deposited in the 

udson. In 1885 there were 1,200,000 lake trout, 1,031,000 
brook trout, 1,676,000 ““California’’ trout, 250,000 whitefish 
and 65,000 hybrids, besides 464,000 eggs of the different 
species, 291 carp, 905 mature fish from the Western Wide 
waters and 1,728,500 shad deposited in waters of the State. 

The superintendent of the Cold Spring Harbor station re- 
ports that the same arrangement with Prof. Baird, the U.S. 
Commissioner of Fisheries, to the effect that a share of the 
expenses is borne by the general government in considera- 
tion of hatching certain fishes, mainly salmon, still exists, 
and that since the last report the station has been furnished 
with twenty-five McDonald hatching jars by the U. 8. Com- 
mission, which are used entirely in hatching whitefish, smelt, 
shad and in the salt-water experiments, and that one man 
using these jars can do the work of three under any system 
where the eggs must be removed by hand. During 1884 the 
hatchery was run with the assistance of one man and a boy, 
but the man, Mr. F. A. Walters, was called by the Commis- 
sioners to superintend the new hatchery in the Adirondacks, 
and two new men were substituted for the boy. In 1884, 
500,000 eges of the Atlantic salmon were hatched and dis- 
tributed in the waters of the State, and on Oct. 
9, 1885, Mr. A, N. Cheney, of Glens Falls; wrote 
that the fry were to be seen in great numbers 
in Clendon ‘Brook, near that place, and sent speci- 
mens to Mr. Blackford. During 1884 78,000 shad eggs were 
hatched in spring water and planted in the Nissequogue 
River, on Long Island, but a trial of the eggs made later 
failed entirely, and there is no reason given for the failure, 
whereby any estimate of the value of spring water for hatch- 
ing shad can be made, This is a_ serious omission for the 
fishculturists who seek information regarding the proper 
temperature of waters for hatching shad, An account of 
the success at this station is given and is followed by the 
following tables of hatching and distribution: Penobscot 
salmon in 1884, 428,200; im 1885, 419,550; Jandlocked salmon, 
1884, 50,000; 1885, 19,500: brook trout, 1884, 7,000; 1885, 16,300; 
blue-back trout, 1885, 11,000; Rangeley brook trout, 1889, 
19,500; brown trout, 1884, 40,000; 1885, 28,900; rainbow trout, 
1884, 11,500; 1885, 14,500; Lochleven trout eggs, 1885, 90,000; 
eggs of the whitefish, 1884, 850,000; 1885, 990,000; smelt, 1885, 
100,000; shad, 1884, 72,000; tomeods, 1884, 38,000; 1889, 750,000. 

The superintendent of the Adirondack hatchery reports 
that between his appointment as superintendent and the 
spawning season of trout, the time was limited, as he did 
not arrive at the hatchery until Oct. 3, 1885. He began yisit- 
ing the lakes and becoming familiar with the country, and 
in 16 different lakes 11 spawning beds were found. The 
hatchery was not at this time completed, and after his ar- 
rival the troughs were made and tarred, and while this was 
in progress the spawning season began, and all the eggs 
taken were placed on trays which were made into crates and 
set in the stream. He says; ‘ 

“The crates held ten trays each and were make by taking 
four pieces of pine ten inches long by one inch thick and two 
inchés wide for corner pieces, these were held together by 
slats along the sides and across the ends, the slats being two 
inches apart. There was a free circulation above and below 
each tray, and by turning a screw in the upper or lower slat 
as occasion might demand. the trays could be remoyed as 
easily asa drawer. On Oct. 15 we set our lake trout nets in 
Lake Brandon. but did not succeed in taking any spawn un- 
til Nov. 10. We were in the habit of visiting these nets 
through the night, usually at 10 P. M., and 2A. M., and 
again at six in the morning. We went to the net on Nov. 13; 
they were then all right, but when we returned to them four 
hours later we found them cut up into a dozen pieces and 
scattered about the lake.” Nici. F 

Mr. Walters immediately informed the Commissioner in 
charge, and a few days later posted a notice which gave the 
law creating the Adirondack fish hatchery, and the pen alties 
for disturbing or injuring public property. The Saranac 
hotel keepers and guides came to his relief and pledged them- 
selves to use every lawful means to bring the perpetrators of 
such outrages to a speedy punishment, and this pledge was 
also printed and posted. After this the dam broke, and the 
trout eggs, both lake and brook, were again placed m crates 
in the streams in order tosave them. Superintendent Wal- 
ters says that any amount of spawn of the frost fish_can be 
obtained, as they are very plenty and easily caught. He says: 

“The number of eggs taken were 9,000,000, As the glass 
hatching jars intended for hatching them did not reach the 
station, they were kept in troughs on trout trays but did not 
dowell. I found it very difficult owing to their small size to 
care for them. I hope another year to have the necessary 
jars for thiswork. Ihave hatched whitefish in them at Cold 
Snring Harbor and have found them to answer the purposes 
admirably.” : 

Mr. M. B. Hill, superintendent of the Clayton hatchery, 
reports that he has been in the employ of the Fish Commis- 
sion since Oct. 1, 1885, and that he has taken lake trout 
spawn in Lake Ontario and also whitefish and cisco spawn, 
and that he has labored under many disadvantages; but has 
hatched 500,000 lake trout, 500,000 whitefish, 100,000 brook 
trout, 20,000 hybrid trout, and 1,000 hybrids from the white- 
fish and cisco. , . ; 

After the report of the superintendents of the private 
hatcheries and of the game protectors we come to a “Report 
of the Commissioners of Fisheries in pursuance of the pro- 
visions of Chapter 643 of the Laws of 1873.”” In this report 
the Commissioners say their attention has been called to an 
official notification from the Comptroller to a law which 
requires every institution entitled * * * toreceive money 
from the State to make an annual report to the Legislature, 
ete., and then without explanatory reasons why only bien- 
nial reports have been made for several years past, an account 
of moneys expended during the year ending Dec. 31, 1885, is 
given. This is the first time that the Commissioners have 
ever reported their expenditures in detail, and to those who 
care to look into those things, it will be found interesting. | 

Mr. E. G. Blackford makes a detailed report of the distri- 
bution of carp received in 1884 and 1885 from the U.S. Fish 
Commission, and distributed by himself. This shows a list 
of 245 persons who have received 6,210 carp for waters within 
the State. Some miscellaneous matter is added and the 
report as a whole is very instructive and is put in. concise 
shape. The plate showing the hatchery at Caledonia is well 
executed, but the cuts of the Lake Brandon, hatchery and 
dwelling are exceedingly crude. The report is put in such 
compact shape as to enable a reader to investigate any por- 
tion of the work by a glance at the tables which are some- 
what of a new feature in State reports. 


A FISHWAY AT SCHENECTADY.—Ool. M. McDonald 
is now putting up an improved form of his fishway over the 
canal dam on tne Mohawk, at Schenectady, N. Y. ; 


his 
one will be atype of those which he proposes to erect on 
several of the rivers of the State. The work is well under 
way and in afew days the structure will be finished and open 
for inspection and criticism, Those who have seen the 
model of the McDonald fishway in the central hatching 
station at Washington, where a small boat, or rather two 


250 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Ocr. 21, 1886, 


boats, held apart by a board, actually go up the fishway pro- 
wiles by the jets of water from the sides, will hardly see 
ow it could be improved. A large one is needed at Cohoes 
and should be built, while the upper Hudson is sadly in want 
of fishways. It is not enough to build good and efficient fish- 
ways and then neglect to keep them clear, but some one 
should be employed to attend to them and see that they are 
in working order and that no fishing is permitted in them 
nor within the distance of them which the law prescribes. 


Che Zennel. 


LS) 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Go. 


FIXTURES. 


DOG SHOWS. 
Oct. 19 to 22.—Fifth Annual Dog Show of the New Brunswick 
Kennel Club. H. W. Wilson, Secretary, St. Johns, N. B. 
Dec. 1 to §.—First Dog Show of the Inter-State Poultry and Pet 
Stock Association, Cairo, Ill. A. A. Cowdery, Secretary, Cobden, 


Dec. 14 to 17.—Second Annual Dog Show of the Western Connec- 
ticut Poultry Association. Frank D. Hallett, Superintendent, 
Winsted, Conn. Entries close Dec. 4. 


FIELD TRIALS. 


Noy. §.—Second Annual Field Trials of the Western Field Trials 
Sages at Abilene, Kan. R. C. Van Horn, Secretary, Kansas 

‘ity, Mo, 

Noy.8.—Third Annual Field Trials of the Fisher’s Island Club, at 
Fisher’s Island, N. Y. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hoboken. N. J. 

Noy. 22,—Kighth Annual Field Trials of the Hastern Field Trials 
Club, at High Point, N.C. W. .A. Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Kings county, N. Y. 

Dec. 6.—Eichth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn, 

Dee. 14.—Inaugural Field Trials of the Texas Field Trials Club. 
For members only. John F. Sharp, Secretary, Marshall, Tex. 


A. K. R.—SPECIAL NOTICE. 

HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration, 
of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published eyery month. Entries close on thelst. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50. Address ‘American Kennel Register,” P. O. Box 2832, New 

York. Number of entries already printed 4236. 


ENGLISH JUDGES ABROAD. 


SUFFICIENTLY soothing duration of time has elapsed, 
wh: since the last great continental and American shows, 
to permit us to express a few thoughts upon the subject of 
English dog judges abroad without appearing to be making 
pointed and personal references, Not in all instances, we 
are relieved to say, but in far too many, have foreign com- 
mittees who desired the presence of an English judge made 
disastrous selection from the ranks of our kennel men. 

At times these committees have been led away by names 
that have long outlived their reputation in this country, and 
at other times their choice has lain upon the business dog- 
men who possess, with satisfaction to themselves, a certain 
notoriety here which abroad is easily mistaken for fame. 
However much we may be disheartened and disgusted, we 
confess to feeling but little surprise when after these foreign 
shows wheresuch English judges have officiated, iznominious 
little bits of news leak out through the press, and more 
often through private correspondence. On the Continent 
and in the United States, English dog-breeders, exhibitors, 
and judges have been looked up to as the authorities in 
canine matters, and when members of oar kennel world 
have visited foreign showsin a judicial capacity, they have 
been invariably received and treated with the highest con- 
sideration. 

The classes who keep dogs abroad are usually of exalted 
social standing, and to them it is a rude shock when they 
find that their English guests combine with the appearance 
of a coachman or a reporter of coroner’s inquests the needy 
tactics of a commercial traveler and the behavior of a Bac- 
chanalian bargee. 

We have on occasion been consulted upon the choice of 
English judges for abroad, and the application has heen 
accompanied with the plaint: ‘“‘Recommend to us men who 
are above running from one foreign nobleman to another, 
booking with nimble pencil orders for dogs, ‘sporting or oth- 
erwise; tell me what you want and I[’ll get it for you when I 
return. Just say what’s your figure, and a dog or bitch?’”’ 

Above all, our friends abroad say they require men as 
judges who, for the time being at least, will act like gentle- 
men. It is a miserable scandal that shameless fee-snatchers 
should have exposed our kennel world to such reproaches 
and such taunts. Weare confident of giving voice to the 
feelings of our readers when we beg that those unfortunate 
persons who are incapable of keeping themselves under con- 
trol may not be regarded as fair samples of the whole com- 
munity, and to this we must also express our concern that 
men so wanting in this virtue and self-respect should ever 
have been given the chance to slur the honor of English 
judges by the public exposure, in the very performance of 
their duties, of pitiful personal infirmities. This is a very 
grave matter, and how far its seriousness extends can only 
be fully realized by those who trayel and miss the favorable 
regard that was formerly felt for our doggy countrymen. We 
have been extremely chary of giving advice, when solicited, 
upon the choice of judges, as the responsibility of dog so 
was more than we desired to assume. But we haye much 
satisfaction in informing forei secretaries that they have 
an accessible guide to hand whenever they require the ser- 
vices of Englishmen in their showrings. They need only 
refer to the recent catalogues of shows held by the Kennel 
Club. They will find there in the lists of judges the names 
of gentlemen who have been selected (by a body possessing 
special facilities for acquiring correct information—the Ken- 
nel Club committee) as being worthy of the exhibitors’ con- 
fidence alike for their integrity and their power to fill the 
important office of judge in a capable and creditable manner. 

In addition to this we would urge our foreign friends to 
take the additional precaution of inquiring into the charac- 
ters of the persons their choice inclines to, This can be done 
of any responsible official in our kennel world, the secretary 
of the Kennel Club, for instance. By this means they would 
avoid the chance of selecting men who haye mishayed them- 
selves in our own shows or who have been suspended for dis- 
creditable conduct in connection with dogs. There aremany 
who, by the high character they bear in this country, merif 
the honor of being chosen to represent the English kennel 
community abroad; with little trouble we could compose a 
list of them, but such an undertaking would not unlikely be- 
come an invidious one. Wemay, however, be pardoned by 
Mr. Redmond for publicly mentioning him, in order to state 
that in such a list his name would find a place, and in order 
to congratulate our American cousins une haying secured 
in this gentleman one of the judges whom we in England 
delight fo honor. We have done; we have said what we have 
long contemplated saying. We have owned to past humilia- 
tions, it is for our friends abroad to profit by our candor, it 
is for them to spare usin the future the mortification of 
“excusing them whom we accuse.”—The Stock-Keeper and 
Fanciers’ Chronicle, 


THE WESTERN FIELD TRIALS ENTRIES. 


BE we givea list of the entries for the All-Aged 

Stakes of the Western Field Trials Association to be 
run at Abilene, Kan., Noy. 8. There are twenty-eight in all, 
just double the number last year. 


POINTERS. 
ane (Castleman Kennel), liver and white dog (Meteor— 
ell). 


pan (Castleman Kennel), liver and white dog (Meteor— 
e 


N@®LLIE F. (Castleman Kennel), liver and white bitch (Crox- 
teth’s Ranger—Fannie). 

BuLu’s BYE (Dayton Kennel Club), white and liver dog 
(Meteor—Diana). 

RUMPTY (Dayton Kennel Club), white and liver ticked dog 
(Meteor—Diana). 

PAP SMIZER (Dayton Kennel Club), white and liver dog 
(Meteor—Diana), 

Kine SHot (Dayton Kennel Club,white and liver ticked dog 
(Meteor—Diana). 

CORNER STONE (J, W. Blythe), liver and white dog (Meteor 
—Accident). 

Crow (J. R. Daugherty) black dog (Starr’s Broncho—Wad- 
dell’s Fan). 

GRAPHIC (Graphic Kennel), liver, white and ticked dog 
(Bonus Sancho—Fursdon Juno), 
__LAD OF Bow (Graphic Kennel), liver, white and ticked dog 
(Graphic—Climax). 

BRACKET (Grapbic Kennel), liver, white and ticked dog 
(Graphic—Bloomo). 

REVEL III. (Graphic Kennel), liver, white and ticked bitch 
(Graphic—Bery]l), 

_LAss oF Bow (Graphic Kennel), liver, white and ticked 
biteh (Graphic—Climax), 

NELLIE TRUE (A. J. Gleason), white and liver bitch (Robert 
le Diable—Dixie). 

ENGLISH SETTERS. 

BRIDGEPORT (E. E. Pray), black, white and tan dog (Dash- 
ing Monarch— Vannette). 

Dow BuRGLAR:D. (G. H. Laughten), black, white and tan 
dog (Burglar—Queen Dido). 

COUNTESS LLEWELLIN (G. H. Laughten), lemon and white 
bitch (Druid—Princess Draco). 

BuLiTz BuRGLAR D.(W. B. Smith), black, white and tan 
dog (Burglar—Queen Dido). 

Dick BERWYN (H. P. Dillon), black, white and tan dog 
(Dashing Berwyn—Vanity Fair). 

SPoT BELTON (J. I. Case, Jr.), blue belton bitch (Dick B,— 
Belle Belton). 

Dick B. (J. I. Case, Jr,), black and white dog (McKinney— 
Flossy). 

KING BELTON (J, I, Case, Jv.), blue belton dog (Count Noble 
—Rosalind). 

PEARL LAVERACK (A. L. Campbell), lemon belton bitch 
(Thunder—Princess Belle). 
ae T. (N. B. Nesbitt), black and white dog (Cashier— 

ake), : 

LuFRA (N. B. Nesbitt), blue belton and tan bitch (Dog 
W hip—Juno). 

NATALIE (J. Hayward, Jr.), black, white and tan bitch 
(Gladstone—Donna -J.), ; 

IRISH SETTERS. 

eae D. (R, C. Van Horn) dog (Lord Dufferin—Queen 

ess). 


GREENSBURGH DOG SHOW. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The bench show held at Greensburgh last week in connec- 
tion with the hounty fair was a decided success. The show 
was limited to dogs owned in the county and was tried as an 
experiment. The result was a surprise to the management, 
as the dogs proved to be the leading attraction of the fair, 
There were 125 entries, and for a first show they were a very 
good collection, many of them being good enough to show 
almost anywhere. Next year competition will be open for 
the entire State and perhaps forthe world. Should the lat- 
tier be the case I have no doubt that a capital show will be 
the result. The judging was satisfactorily performed by 
Mr. Chas. L. Dick, of Johnstown, and Mr. Joseph Lewis, of 
Cannonsburg, Below I give the 

AWARDS. 

SETTERS.—Doys: Ist, G. N. Beckwith; 2d, C. F. Ehalt. Bitches: 
Ist, J. C. Head; 4d, T. F. Cummings.—Purries—Dogs: Ist, J. C. 
Head; 2d and very high com., J. A. Hartman. Bilches: Ist, J. A. 
Hartman; 2d, J. C. Head. 

POINTERS.— Dogs: 1st, J. A. Hartman; 2d, D. Shaner. Bitches: 
Ist, G. N. Beckwith; 2d, withheld. Puppies: Ist, G. N. Beekwith; 
2d, withheld. 

SPANIELS.—1st, withheld; 2d, E. W. Keenan. 

FOXHOUNDS.—Doys: 1st, 2d and high com., C. 8. Vannear. 
High com., J.A. Showalter. Bitches: Ist. C. 5S. Vannear. 

BEAGLES.—I1st, withheld; 2d, J. A. Showalter. 

COLLIES.—Dogs: 1st, withheld; 2d, R. Tyler. Bitches: 1st, with- 
held; 2d, A. C. Cochran. 

BULLDOGS.—Ist, withheld; 2d, B. W. Jones. Very high com., 
J. Jamison. 

NEWFOUNDLANDS.—Dogs: Ist, S$. Brown. Bitches: Ist, with- 
held; 2d, W. A. Clark. 

ST. BERNARDS.—Prizes withheld. 

GREYHOUNDS.—Dogs: ist, A, B. Moore. Bitches: 1st, withheld; 
2d, D. M. Wineman. 

SCOTCH TERRIERS.—Iist, J. Fess; 2d, S, G. Brechbill. High 
com., G. Brechbill. 

YORKSHIRE TERRIERS.—I1st, J. Thomas. 

BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS.—ist, withheld; 2d, J. Dow. 

SKYE TERRIERS.—Prizes withheld. 

MASTIFFS.—Dngs: ist, J. W. Little; 2d, J, W. Overholt. Bitches: 
1st, F. Denny; 2d, J. W. Overholt. Very highcom., J, W. Little. 
High com., J. C, McClure. 

DALMATIANS.—1st, withheld; 2d, T. G. Bowie. 

LADIES’ PETS.—Ist and very high com., Mrs. W. Evans; 2d, J. 
Zimmerman. 

TRICK DGGS.—Ist, withheld; 2d, A. Foster. 

CANNON, 

CANNONSBURG, Pa., Oct. 18. 


THE IRISH SETTER, 


BY a late issue of your publication, writes ‘‘Mont Clare” 

jin the Kennel Gazette, I see that Arnold Burges is out 
with another of his spasmodic attacks on Irish setters, and 
endeayors to explain to the Rey. Robt. O’Callaghan a few 
points of which he thinks the latter gentleman ignorant. 
At the same time, evidently fearful lest he be considered 
either ignorant or prejudiced in what he writes, he informs 
his English readers of his own great experience with the red 
dogs in the field, on the bench, and as an importer and breeder 
of the race. It is passing strange that a man can see no good 
in anything except that which he may advocate or possess, 
and that he will permit the love of seeing his theories in 

rint, as from a great authority, get the better of his honest, 

air opinion. Mr, Burges is an agreeable and fluent writer, 
and has for a numver of years written extensively for the 
sporting press on matters canine. Some of his theories haye 
been good, and others the most foolish and inconsistent ever 
put before the public. Where one writes so much, there 
must of necessity be a good deal of chaff mingled with the 
wheat, but if it were possible to avoid exposing one’s own 
inconsistency, it would be well to do so. en Mr. Burges 
had Irish setters in his kennel and forsale, there was no more 
jealous champion of the breed, and he used to assert they 


were not headstrong, but 
first-class field dogs; furthermore, he insisted that he owned 
the best specimens of the day. Believing in him, then, and 
thinking he really meant what he wrote, picture the incon- 
sistencies of his later writings. He tells his English readers 
that he gave the Irish up for want of field merit; if he did, 
then the dogs he possessed must have been poor fielders, and 
I cannot see how he could have been honest in his opinion, 


as then expressed of their superior field qualities, Mr. Bur- 


ges, writing of Irish setters in his series of articles on ‘‘Sport- 
ing Dogs in America,” offers what purports to be an honest, 
disinterested opinion of their field qualities, and to illustrate 
permit me to quote from this same Mr. Burges’s opinion of 


the breed when he had them in his kennel and forsale. He 
writes; 


“T am not without experience of well-bred Irish setters, as 
I shall presently show, and my experience is that there are 
less good setters among the Irish than in any other breed.” 

d when this gentleman was in the midst of this experi- 
ence, he wrote: 

““Deservedly popular with the sportsmen of all countries is 
the gallant Irish dog which has done so much to make Ire- 
land famous. Whether upon his native hogs, or transplanted 
to England or to this country, he has no superior for field 
qualities of nose, pace, endurance and style of work. In point 
of purity of blood and length of pedigree, the Irish setter 
stands at the head of all sporting dogs, having existed in 
some old Irish families for over a century.” 

Now I call that high praise from one who has had such 
great experience as Mr. Burges assures he has had, and am 
willing to place it against his opinion now that he is having 
no experience with the breed. Again he writes: 

“T have seen Irish setters, descended from the best strains, 
that had to be re-broken at the opening of each season, and 
even then made more flushes than points from their rattle- 
headed way of going.” 

And yet, formerly he stated: 

“A very common complaint against these dogs is that they 
are so wilful and headstrong that they require breaking at 
the opening of each season. On the contrary, we have not 
found this any more marked in the Irish than in any other 
breed of setters. Unquestionably the Irish setter has great 
dash and courage, and these, when whdisciplined, will make 
him more wild than a dog of more moderate temper. Dogs 
which are not broken till fully matured, may, and probably 
will, be more difficult to break than those of quieter disposi- 
tion, but as an offset to save this we have ever found Irish 
whelps easier to break when young than any other dogs, and 
once thoroughly broken they keep their breaking as well as 
any breed we have ever shot over. To bring up from a whelp 
and to make a thorough all-day practical worker, we prefer 
the pure Irish dog to any we have ever seen. They are ever 
ready to go, never grow faint-hearted and weary just as the 
sportsman gets among birds after a long fruitless hunt, are 
affectionate and sorahely. in disposition, richly colored and 
all over a game sporting dog.” 

Did ever a man eulogize the Irish setter more highly than 
Mr. Burges when he owned the breed? Does any one now 
have more to say against the gallant red dog than he since 
he has become interested in another strain? Even his quota- 
tions from ‘‘Stonehenge’’ and Laverack as detrimental to the 
breed, are far-fetched and weak compared with his quota- 
tions from the same authorities in its favor, and he omits 
“Tdstone” entirely, who says, ‘‘No better breed exists.” In 
short, Mr. Burges in favor of the breed fairly smothers Mr. 
Burgess against the breed, and he cdn neyer write enongh to 
blot out the eulogistic opinions from his pen which J have 
quoted. A breed never existed, does not exist, and I doubt 
if it ever will exist superior to the Irish setter as described 
by Mr. Burges, and his assertion that he was forced to give 
him up by the superiority of the Liewellin is idiotic. If the 
Llewellins were so much superior, then what he wrote of the 
superior qualities of the Irish setter was absolutely false, and 
he knew it. If he did not believe what he wrote then, how 
can he expect any one to put unquestioned faith in what he 
writes now? Was it ignorance or prejudice that_ made him 
soar so high in his praise of the superior field qualities of the 
Trish setter, and which is it now that brings him down so low 
in his condemnation of the breed? If Mr, Burges endeavors 
to point out some things to Mr. O’Callaghan that he does 
not know, I likewise have a few facts that the latter gentle- 
man does not know, and that evidently Mr. Burges does not 
wish him to know. Mr. Burges reminds me of a certain 
writer who once, in his labored effort to assail the Irish 
setter, glowingly described a heat between two dogs, attribut- 
ing the defeat of the vanquished to his having a dash of Irish 
in his ves. It read beautifully, and fairly made the blood 
tingle, but sad to relate, although purporting to he a ‘fact, 
was only the work of imagination, for such a heat as the 
writer described neyer took place between the dogs he men- 
tioned, and I took the liberty of making his error public. 
The writer had simply let his imagination and dislike of the 
Trish setter run away with his judgment and the facts, and 
Mr. ites has jumped into the same boat. In that part of 
his screed which refers directly to my own dogs and experi- 
ence, he replies to the Rey. R. O'Callaghan: F 

“Yes, 1 do know Mont Clare. * * * I was breeding and 
breaking dogs, with ample means at my command to get the 
best specimens, years before Mont Clare was far advanced in 
boyhood. * * * JT have imported as many (and [ think 
more) Irish setters than Mont Clare. * * * One of them, 
too, was good enough to lower the colors of Mont Clare’s 
Elcho (the best dog he ever owned in the Irish line) under one 
of the best judges in America.” 


There is no doubt that Mr. Burges is an older man than 
Mont Clare, and he may have had more ample means at his 
command, but he must have been injudicious in purchasing 
his Irish setters. For if the Irish setter, as he once told the 
public, “‘has no superior for the field qualities of nose, pace, 
endurance and style of work,” and he had ample means at 
his command to get the best specimens, then what'must the 
public judge of his great experience as a breeder and breaker 
when he could not produce a single specimen fit to appear in 
a public field trial, let alone getting placed in one, and all 
this while he was blowing his Irish trumpet louder than any 
man in America? If Mr. Burges’s experience has been so 
great, | wonder how ay ee bred Irish setters he ever 
owned before I gave him Kathleen, a bitch that before she 
was a year old was deemed a wonder by her owner! At all 
events, he challenged the famous Guido to a field trial con- 
test, who replied that had he a pup sired by my Irish Diek 
he would accept the challenge. Kathleen died before she 
could reap the benefit of Mr. Burges’s years of experience as 
a breaker. When he assures his readers that he has im- 

orted as many—and he thinks more—Irish setters than 
ont Clare, his imagination again runs wild; but when he 
writes that he once imported a dog that beat my Elcho, he 
states one of the few facts to be found in his whole letter. 
Mr. Burges did once import an Trish setter, dog, and as he 
never hides his light under a bushel, the high qualities of 
that canine were sounded far and near over the land, He was 
the best Irish setter in America in the opinion of his owner. 
~ Since Mr. Burges informs his English readers that his dog 
ounce beat Elcho, allow me, as an interested party, to give a 
little history omitted by him. There was, once upon a time, 
a dog show in Chicago, and so sure was Mr. Burges of 
carrying off first prize that he Ma generously donated a 
silver cup for the best Irish setter dog; but, sad to relate, 
under the judging of three well-known dog men, Elcho won 
that cup; the award was indorsed by the sporting press, and 
I never remember seeing a kind word for Elcho or his stock 
from Mr. Burges since. His dog did beat Elcho once, and I 


must admit that the man who dogaet was aed pak . 


good judges err sometimes, an 


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censured by the sporting press, thus ctine forth a storm 
from Mr. Burges. Howeyer, I soon bottled him up. drave 
in the cork, and he never dared to show his dog against Elcho 
again, even under the same judge who once gave the wrong 
decision of which Mr. Burges boasts. He should have 
stated that he once imported a deg lucky enough—not good 
enough—to beat Mont Clare’s Elcho. . 

Another of this writer’s arguments against Irish setters is 
that Mr. KE. F, Stoddard and the St. Louis Kennel Club tried 
them, and not being able to push them to the front, gave 
them up for pointers. Asan historian Mr, Burges is a fail- 
ure, He omits to state, accidentally of course, that Mr, Stod- 
dard won the Champion Stakes at the Minnesota field trials 
of 1878, twelve dogs competing, with an Irish setter that was 
suffering from a wounded foot, which greatly affected her 
speed and style, and yet she scored higher than any other 
dog in the trials. He forgot to say that she alone of all the 
dogs that ran made a clean score, receiving no points of de- 
merit, and her score of 57 stood 20 per cent. higher than that 
of any other dog that ran, one only (Jet) excepted; that 
among those beaten were the crack Llewellin field trial win- 
ners, euaeipion Nellie and Strathroy, and the famous pointers 
Ranger and Countess Royal: and yet he had the audacity to 
assert that Mr. Stoddard had never succeeded in bringing 
the Irish setter to the front. Again Mr. Burges sings the 
same tune about the St. Louis Kennel Club and once 
more history shows that if he does not write from ignorance 
he does from prejudice, The facts are, some of the 5t. Louis 
Kennel Club shot over Irish setters, some over Llewellins 
and some over pointers, and they have had good ones of all 
these breeds. He says they gave up Irish setters for pointers, 
as they could not win with them: but he forgets to state that 
they gave up pointers also; in fact, gave up breeding dogs 
altogether. Permit me to give the records to show what an 
alithenti¢ historian Mr. Burges is. With one of their 
pointers they divided second and third in All-Aged Stake, 
Patoka, 1878, with a Llewellin setter, and won third in same 
trials in Brace Stakes with this pointer and his brace mate, 
Now, if there are any more winnings by pointers for the St, 
Louis Kennel Club, will Mx. Burges kindly make it public? 
I think he will be silent. On the other hand, the St, 
Louis Kennel Club, at the Tennesse trials of 1876, 
won first prize in Brace Stakes with an Irish setter and 
a Liewellin, also the Greenwood Plate Stakes for Irish 
setter with their brace winner; and at Hampton, 1877 
they won second in Pw Py. Stakes with an Irish setter, and 
the great Llewellin, Gladstone, ran in same stake and 
never made a point; in fact, he was so very headstrong that 
his handler could not control him. But this same dash and 
courage (which Mr. Burgess says by right of inheritance be- 
longs to the Irish setter) made Gladstone the acknowledged 
king of all Llewellins in America, and yet heeven met defeat 
when in single field trial contest against Joe, Jr, (a son of 
Eleho), Will Mr. Burgess reconsider and inform his English 
readers with which breed the St, Louis Kennel Club got 
nearer to the front—their pointers or their Irish setters? 
The balance isin favor of their Irish, and yet this writer 
had the assurance to assert that they could not win with 
them, He says that Joe, Jr. is half native, being by Elcho 
out of a native bitch, and is the best field trial Ivish 
setter ever born in America. But, as usual, he omits 
to state that while Joe, Jr. has defeated all Irish 
of pure imported stock brought against him, he has 
never met defeat in a single contest by any pointer 
or Lilewellin. Therefore I cannot see why, so far as 
Joe Jr, is concerned, the Llewellins and pointers do not share 
the disgrace with the pure imported Irish. He is, as ever 
death on Elcho, for he states that Berkley (another son o 
Elcho) is deficient in nose, and won the only trial his owners 
ever dared enter him in by the smartness of his handler, It 

_does seem that the more Mr. Burgess writes the more care- 
less he gets in regard to facts. The trial in which Berkley 
won was not the only one in which his owners ever dared run 
him, and he won because he had quality enough to beat all 
competitors but one. I should like to ask if Berkley was 
such a failure, why did not Mr, Burgess accept my challenge 
for a field trial contest against any of the get of his crack 
Trish dog? Now the simple facts are—notwithstanding Mr. 
Burgess boasts of breeding and breaking dogs with ample 
means at his command to get the best specimnns, years before 
Mont Clare was far advanced in boyhood—that I have seen 
more and better field dogs perform of the various breeds— 
Llewellin, Irish, and pointers—than Mr. Burgess ever saw; I 
have shot oyer the best Llewellins in America, I have bred 
more bench show and field trial winners of the Irish than 
Mr. Burgess ever has of all breeds combined, 

IL simply claim that, for beauty and field work combined, 
no breed excels the Irish, but I do not cast slurs upon an 
strainin which I am not interested. There are good and ba 
of all breeds; so when I find a man soaring aloft in his abuse 
of the gallant reds as Mr, Burgess has done, I propose to 
pluck a few feathers from his wing and bring him to the 
ground, MONT CLARE. 


THE IRISH SETTER FIELD TRIALS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The field trials of the Irish Setter Club will take place 
Dee, 1, at Salisbury, N. C. There will be but one event, the 
All-Aged Stake, open to all. The entrance fee is $10. The 

rizes willbe as follows: First prize, $200 and the Elcho Cup, 
donated by Dr, W. Jarvis, of Claremont, N. H.; second prize, 
$100; third prize, $50; fourth prize, piece of plate. 

_ At the meeting of the club during the New York show the 
initiation fee of $5 had been paid and the committee had or- 
dered all dues of the members collected, and they must be 
sent in at once to the president, Mr. W. Dunphy, Peekskill, 
N. ¥., who will also take the entries of dogs and will supply 
entry blanks. It is required that all the pedigree obtainable 
be sent in with each entry, as these trials are for pure Irish 
setters only. Judges will be announced shortly. 

MAX WENZEL, 


MASTIFE TYPH,—Editor Forest and Stream; Will you 
please publish the following extract from report in London 
Field. of the Aquarium show? ‘The head of this dog is of 
the old-fashioned stamp, longish, but strong and of capital 
shape, without the slightest particle of bulldog appearance, 
either in skull or expression. His capital hindquarters we 
alluded to long ago, and it is to be hoped this victory here, 
and his subsequent one when he secured the challenge cup, 
will again call attention to the type of animals, deformed in 
hindlegs, bad in action, and objectionable in head, that has 
often wrongly won of late years.’’ Please remember all, that 
for the challenge cup, Victor Hugo (the dog referred to above) 
beat King Canute, Orlando, Cambrian Princess, Ilford 
Chancellor, Beaufort, Minting, etc., and that the judge was 
Mr, Hanbury, who, with the exception of Mr. Nichols, is the 
oldest breeder in England; the first to ‘down’ Mr. Lukey, 
the breeder of more cracks than any other two breeders, the 

. breeder of Rajah, the fount of short heads, and if there is an 
authority in England, it must be he, My poor lamp is com- 
pletely extinguished now on the subject of ‘“‘short faces’ and 
I suggest that you fanciers undertake to prove that Mr. 
Hanbury doesn’t know a mastiff, before you have anything 
more to say on the subject.—W. WADE, (Hulton, Pa., Oct, 14). 


CAIRO DOG SHOW.—The Inter-State Poultry and Stock 
Association will hold a dog show in connection with their 
fifth exhibition at Cairo, Ill., Dee. 1to8. The association 
covers the territory of Southern Illinois, Southern Missouri, 
Arkansas, Northern Mississippi, Western Tennessee and 
Kentucky, and as many good ons are owned in this section, 
the show should be a good one. For entry blanks or intforma- 

he address the Secretary, Mr, A. A. Cowdery, Cobden, Il. 

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A DAY WITH THE LINDEN BEAGLES.—Linden, 
Oct. 11.—I_give you a brief account of our first hunt of the 
season with the beagles. We started off at_half-past five 
A. M., Oct, 9, Mr. Parry and the writer, for a day among the 
cotton tails. We had been in the woods scarcely five minutes 
before the music commenced, The game took a bee line 
across country for about a mile and circling came right back 
where the dogs started him, with the pack not 100yds, behind 
him in full ery, and Mr, P. scored a clean miss with his 
breechloader, but it was excusable as it was the first time he 
had used his gun this season, The rabbit only ran afew 
hundred yards further and went in a hole among the rocks, 
the dogs making it too hot for him. We went on a little 
further and away went the pack in full ery and in a few 
minutes the rabbit came by us at full speed, but Mr. P. was 
on to him this time and dropped him in face and eyes of the 
pack, and we had hard work to get him, for Joker, a pup, likes 
very much to turn them inside out and wipe up the ground 
with them, but after a little coaxing we managed to get it 
away from him and started off again, We thought we 
should never get another start, but after over an hour of 
tramping we started another and he ran out of hearing, but 
did not stop long, and in a little while back they came 
full cry and the rabbit went by us and Mr. P. scored another 
miss. In a few minutes we caught up to the hounds as they 
stopped driving and found them all together around a hole 
among the rocks. It was no use, could not get him out of 
there, so we called the dogs off and went on a little further. 
Mr. P, did better this time for he dropped him and the next 
two following, four in all, Then as it was getiting late in 
the afternoon we started for home, arriving about 4;30 P, M.,, 
tired out, though the dogs seemed as fresh asever. No doubt 
many of your readers will think this a small day’s work for 
two men and four dogs, but game here is very scarce and 
hard to find. We have given up the foxhounds for the 
beagles and like them much better. You will hear from us 
again a little later.—W. S. C 


MR.WM. TALLMAN has accepted a position with Messrs. 
A. G. Spalding & Bros., the well-known dealers in sports- 
men’s goods. Mr. Tallman will devote his energies to the 
sale of Challenge dog food as well as to other specialties of 
the firm. His many friends will join with us in wishing 
him all succes in his new undertaking, 


WINSTED DOG SHOW.—The following judges have con- 
sented to serve at the Winsted show, Dec. 15-17; Jas. Wat- 
son, the non-sporting classes; William Tallman, pointers and 
setters; N. Elmore, beagles. The beagles will be judged by 
the standard of the American English Beagle Club, 


THE NATIONAL FIELD TRIALS.—AII] who are intend- 
ing to run their dogs at the trials of the National Field Trials 
Club at Grand Junction, Tenn., in December, should not 
forget that the entries close Nov. 1. The secretary’s address 
is B. M. Stephenson, La Grange, Tenn. 


ST. BERNARDS.—Mr. K. E. Hopf informs us that the 
well known breeder Herr Tuchschmidt, of Romanshorn, 
Switzerland, has placed his entire kennel of St. Bernards in 
his hands for sale. Intending purchasers should communi- 
cate with Mr, Hopf, whose address is Arlington, N. J. 


PEDIGREE OF NAMELESS.—Editor Forest and Stream: 
My pointer bitch Nameless, entered in the Derby and All- 
Aged Pointer Stake of Eastern Field Trials Club,is out of Dee, 
not Dell, as you have it in issue of Oct. 14.—RoyAL ROoOBIN- 
SON, 


KENNEL NOTES. 


Notes must be sent on prepared blanks, which are fur- 
nished free on receipt of stamped and addressed envelope, 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound for retaining duplicates, 
are sent for 50 cents. 

NAMES CLAIMED. 
{"— Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Rake IIL., Johnny Il, Neu IV., Joan IIT,, Romp IIT. and Maud 
lif. By F. H. F. Mercer, Ottawa, Can.; for lemon and white 
Clumber spaniels, two dogs and four bitches, whelped Oct. 2, by 
Johnny (Ben—Joan) out of Nell II. (Smash I1—Romp I1.). 

Lalla Croxteth. By A. C. Pickhardt, New York. for liver and 
white and ticked pointer bitch, whelped June 26, 1886, by Croxteth 
(omne Bang—Jane) out of Lady xwendoline (Bang—Belle of 

ov). 

Jacquelia. By Bdith Pennington, Fort Monroe, Va., for red Irish 
setter dog, whelped Dee. 25, 1885, by Robb (Bronze—IXillarney) out 
of Sadee (Rory O'’More—Gipsey). ; ; , 

Rod. By D. W. Greig, Malden, Mass., for white and liver ticked 
pointer dog, whelped July 12, 1886, by Sir Philip Sydney (Dash— 
Fannie) out of Topsey (Jake—Fann). . 

Kelvedon. By J. Butler Wright, Morristown, N.J., for gray- 
brown deerhound dog, whelped Aug. 11, 1886, by Roy out of H alla 


—Hylda). 
Dick Noble and Dido Noble. By W. B. Shattuc, Cincinnati, O., 
for orange and white English setter dog and bitch, whelped May 
21, 1886, by Count Noble (Count Wind’em—Nora) out of Dido Ti. 
(Druid—Star). 

Con. By E. K. Leffingwell, Brooklyn, N. Y., for red Ivish setter 
dog, wracined September, 1885, by Wenzel’s Chief, Jr. (Chief—Doe) 
out of Gilbert’s Fanny (Rufus V1,—Minx). 

Muddler and Calico. By Geo. B. Inches, Boston, Mass,, for white, 
black and tan fox-terrier dog and bitch, whelped Maz 29, 1886, by 
J. B. Thayer’s Mixture out of 8. Hammond’s Bunch (‘Trap—F loss). 

Topsey Logan. By F. C. Rochester, Logan, O., for fawn pug 
bitch, whelped May 2, 1886, by imported Duke out of Topsey (Min- 
neapolis Sooty—Judy). | : : 

Sligo. W. C. Cummings, Chelsea, Masss., for red Irish setter 
dog, whelped July 15, 1886, by Suil-a-Mor (Claremont—imported 
Dido) out of Mona (Major—Primrose)._ 

Black Diamond. By Terra Cotta Kennels, Toronto, Can., for 
black cocker spaniel dog, whelped June 26, 1886, by Zeo (Hornell 
Silk— ) out of Princess Tiney (Sport—Oxey). 

Trouble. By Fred Mather, Cold Spring Harbor, N. Y., for white 
and tan fox-terrier bitch, whelped Aug. 7, 1886, by Philip (A.K.R. 
4229) out of Fly ITT. (A.K.R, 4223), 

Diomed Il. By E. M. Crouch, Thomaston, Conn., for orange and 
white English setter dog, weheted Aug. 5, 1886, by Hon. John 8. 
Wises Diomed (Sargeant—Eva) out of Bessie Sanroy (Sanroy— 

osa). 

Meister, Meinherr, Minch, Martin, Mystery and Martyr. By Che- 
quasset Kennels, Lancaster, Mass,, for brindle and white rough- 
coated St. Bernards, five dogsand one bitch, whelped July 30, 1886, 
by Rudolph II. (A.K.R. 3260) out of Krén (Hermit—Brenner). 

Marengo, Mairan, Montaz, Muri, Merit, Marigold, Merci and 
Myrtle. By Chequasset Kennels, Lancaster, Mass., for orange 
tawny, with white markings, rough-coated St, Bernards, five dogs 
and three bitches, whelped Sept. 16, 1886, by Alp II. (A.K.R. 705) out 
of Sombre (A.K.R. 798). 

Magnus, Marquis, Motley, Madam, Mora, Maida and Magic. By 
Chequasset Kennels, Lancaster, Mass., for tawny and white 
rough-coated St. Bernards, three dogs and four bitches, whel 
Sia 20, 1886, by Merchant Prince (A.K.R. 3254) out of Nun (A.K.R. 
Beauty. By Chequasset Kennels, Lancaster, Mass., for orange 
tawny, with white markings, smooth-coated St. Bernard bitch, 
whelped July, 1885, by W. W. Tucker’s Apollo out of G.W-Schenk’s 


Laone. : 

Apoillino, Apollodorus, Apollonia IT. and Ajollinaris. By Che- 
quasset Kennels, Lancaster, Mass,, for orange tawny and white 
and brindle and white smooth-coated St. Bernards, two dogs and 
two bitches, whelped July 16, 1886, by W. W. Tucker’s Apollo out 
of Brunhild (A.K.R. 28). ; 

Chequasset Ruby, Chequasset Diamond, Chequasset_Pearl- and Che- 
Basch Opal. By Chequasset Kennels, Lancaster, Mass., for silver 

awn, black markings, and eprleel fawn, black markings, pugs. 
two dogs and two bitches, by Bradford Ruby (A.K.R. 2098) out of 
Tantrums (A.K.R. 220) 


Sir Garnet W. By W. W. Woolsey, Aiken, §.C., for red Irish 
setier dog, whelped Sept, 10, 1886, by Burke (AER. 1686) out of 
Swallow (Rufus—Flora : 


Tragedian, Thalia, Thishe, Talent, Thimble and Thyme. By Che- 
quasset Kennels, Lancaster, Mass., for silver fawn, black mark- 
ings, and apricot fawn, black markings, pugs, one dog and five 
bitches, whelped Sept. 12. 1886 by W. D. Peck’s Master Tragedy out 
of Victory (A.K.R. 1265). f 

Burke. Jr. By Wm, Eaton, New York, for red Irish setter dog, 
Life Sept. 10, 1886, by Burke (A.K.R, 1686) out of Swallow (Rufus 
—F lora). 

Fanchon. By R. F, Kennehan, West Farms, N. Y¥., for fox-ter- 
rier bitch, whelped 10, 1886, by Mixture (A.K.R. 2697) out of Spot 
(Brockenhurst Joe—Flora). 

Grit. By R. F. Kennehan, West Farms, N. Y., for fox-terrier 
dog, whelped Aug. 21, 1886, by Belgrave Primrose out of Flora, 

Belgrave Joe, By 7. D. Burke, New York, for fox-terrier dog, 
whelped Aug. 21, 1886, by Belgrave Primrose out of Flora. 

Maggie. By Wm. Wilkins, Bridgeport Conn., for black, white 
points, cocker spaniel dog, whelped May 7, 1886, by Kiddlewink 
(ACK.R. 997) out of Mignon (A.K.R. 1902). 

Sachem and Squaw. By D 5S. Gregory, New York, for liver and 
white pointer dog and bitch, whelped Oct. 14, 1886, by Tammany 
(Tory—Moonstone) out of Belle (Sensation—Grace). 

Mixture IT. By T. D. Burke, New York, for fox-terrier dog, 
whelped Aug. 10, 1886, by Mixture (A.K.R. 2697) out of Spot (Brock- 
enburst Joe—Flora). 

Rock Noble. By John Hendricks, Allegheney, Pa., for black, 
white and tan English setter dog, whelped April 29, 1886, by Count 
Robie (Count Wind’em—Nora) out of Lady Rock (Royal Rock— 

ellie). 

hiash Noble. By J. Hartmann, Latrobe, Pa., for lemon belton 
English setter dog, whelped April 19, 1886, by Count Noble (Count 
Wind’em—Nora) out of Lady Rock (Royal Rock—Nellie). 

Spark Woble. By Dr. Sphar, Bridgeville, for lemon belton 
English setter dog, whelped April 19, 1886, by Count Noble (Count 
Wind'em—Nora) out of Lady Rock (Royal Rock—Nellie), 


BRED, 
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Cato—Harry. P. C. Ohl’s (Plainfield, N..I.) English setter bitch 
Cato (Lord Percy—Fanny) to John I. Holly’s Harry (Dashing Mon- 
arch—Gussie), Oct. 4. ‘ 

Nellic—Dashing Noble. Joseph Lewis's (Cannonsburg, Pa.) Eng- 
lish setter bitch Nellie (Count Dan—Floss) to Pittsburgh Kennel 
Club’s Dashing Noble (Count Noble—Dashing Novice), Oct. 4. 

Nell—Brandon. BP. Wolfenden’s (Cannonsburg, Pa.) English 
setter bitch Nell (May Dawn—Nettle) to J.O0°H. Denny’s Brandon 
(Royal Rock—Nellie), Oct. 1. 

Jipsey Jane—Kenn. Cannonsburg Cocker Spaniel Club’s (Can- 
nonsburg, Pa.) cocker spaniel bitch Jipsey Jane (Waddington's 
Bob—Sister to Beau) to their Keno (Obo—Young Rhea), Sept. 23. 

Nellie—Hector. H.G, Dunning’s (Middletown, Conn.) bull-terrier 
bitch Nellie to J, W. Newman's Hector (A.K.R. 3318), Oct. 6. 

Princess Louwise—Young Royal Prince. W. C. Hook's (Boston, 
Mass.) bull-terrier bitch Princess Louis (A.K.R. 3321) to J.W. New- 
man’s Young Royal Princess (A.K.R. 2102), Aug. 16. 

Kit Curtin—Young Royal Prince. J, W.Newman’s (Winchester 
Mass.) imported bull-terrier bitch Kit Curtin to his Young Royal 
Prince (A. K.R. 2102), Aug. 15. * 

Scarlet_Princess—Young Royal Prince. J. W. Newman's (Win- 
chester, Mass.) bull-terrier bitch Scarlet Princess (A.K-R. 2101) to 
his Young Royal Prince (A.K.R. 2102), Sept. 27. 

Wacouta Bess—Oorsair. Wacouta Kennels’ (St. Panl, Minn.) 
mastiff bitch Wacouta Bess (A. K.R. 4051) to their Corsair, Oct. 1. 

Dagmar—Duke of Leeds. Mrs, Albert Reuter’s (New York) rough- 
coated St. Bernard bitch Dagmar (A.K.R. 3009) to E. R, Hearn’s 
Duke of Leeds (Mount Sion Il.—Novice), Sept. 23. 

Zula—Kenneth. Glencoe Collie Kennels’ (Hast Bethlehem, Pa.) 
colbs pitch, Zula (A.K.R. 3363) to their Kenneth (A.K.R. 3902), 

ct. 13, 

Dotty Varden IT.—llford Cromwell 17. Coughcura Medicine Co.’s 
(Hau Claire, Wis.) mastiff bitch Dolly Varden II. (A.K,R, 2467) to 
their Uford Cromwell IT. (A.K.R. 2625), Oct. 2, 

Zoe—Dash. E. M. Crouch’s (Thomaston, Conn.) pointer bitch 
Zoe GiioR. 1444) to Dr. Goodwin’s Dash (Sensation—Grace), 

ept. 28. 
ijou—Tom Thumb. Geo. W- Fisher’s (Catawissa, Pa.) imported 
pug bitch Bijou (Dandy—Little Nell) to his Tom Thumb (imported 
Boggie—Darkie), Oct. 17. 
WHELPS. 
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Glidelia. Joseph Lewis's (Cannonsburg, Pa.) English setter 
bitch Glidelia (Count Noble—Gertrude), Sept, 15, eight (two dogs), 
by J. O"H. Denny’s Brandon (Royal Rock—Nellie). 

Daphne. Fred W. Rothera’s (Kegworth, Eng.) smooth-coated 
St. Bernard bitch Daphne (A.K.R. 488), Aug. 18, eleven (five dogs), 
by Mr. Mellor’s Lord Burghley (Rector—Lady Nell). 

Bonus. Geo. Jordan’s (Montreal, Can.) bull-terrier bitch Bonus 
Ge Earl—Trouble), Sept. 14, four (two dogs), by Frank F. Dole’s 
‘ount. 

Baby. C. J. Peshall’s (Jersey City, N. J.) bull-terrier bitch Baby, 
Sept. 30, six (three dogs), by Frank F’. Dole’s Count. 

Bertha. John Wetesher’s (Philadelphia. Pa.) bull-terrier bitch 
Bertha (Dutch, Jr.—Young Venom), Sept. 16, five (three dogs), by 
Frank F. Dole’s Count (A.K.R. 3178). 

Swiss Beda. Wr. J. Ehrich’s (New York) rough-coated St. Ber- 
nard bitch Swiss Beda (A.K.R. 3962), Aug. 12, six (three dogs), by 
Mrs. Deichmann’s (Switzerland) Swiss Jupiter. 

Flora II. Wm. J. Ehrich’s (New York) smooth-coated St, Ber- 
nard bitch Flora IL. (A.K.R. 3149), Sept. 15, six (two dogs), by his 
Nero (A.K.R. 3762); two bitches since dead. 

Nell I. ¥F. HH. F. Mercer's (Ottawa, Ont.) Clumber spaniel bitch 
Nell Ill. (Smash I.—Romp II.), Oct. 2, nine (two dogs), by his 
Johnny (Ben—Joan). . 

Peep 0’ Day. Glencoe Collie Kennels’ (Hast Bethlehem, Pa.) col- 
lie bitch Peep 0’ Day ae 3303), Oct. 12, 1886, six (five dogs), by 
their Scot Free (A.K.R. 3963). : ; , 

Ruby TI, L. K. Mason’s (Hastings, Ia.) Chesapeake Bay bitch 
Ruby IIT. (A.K-R. 1913), Oct. 10, six (three dogs), by G. E. Poyneer’s 
Gowrie (Sunday—Nellie). 

Rosalie. Westminster Kennel Club’s (Babylon, L. I.) pointer 
bitch Rosalie (Bang Bang—Rose), Sept. 3, six, by their Naso of 
Kippen (Naso Ii,—Maggie). : . 

Rue. Bayard Thayer’s (Boston, Mass.) pointer bitch Rue (A.K.R-~ 
401), Oct. 13, five (four dogs), by Westminster Kennel Club’s Bang 
Bang (A.K.R. 304). _ ‘ 

Madstone. Westminster Kennel Club’s (Babylon, L. I.) pointer 
bitch Madstone (Tory—Moonstone), Oct. 2, five, by their Naso of 
Kipper (Naso IT.—Maggie). 

Glauca. ¥Yestminster Kennel Cluh’s" (Babylon, L. 1.) pointer 
bitch Glauca (Fluke—Glee), Oct. 1, eight, by their Naso of. Kippen 
(Naso I1.—Maggie). aye 

Lady Dufferin. Westminster Kennel Club’s (Babylon, L. L) 
pointer bitch Lady Dufferin (Dash— Fan), Sept. 19, nine, by their 
Naso of Kippen (Naso Il.—Maggie). J . 
Lassie. Westminster Kennel Club’s (Babylon, L. I.) pointer bitch 
Lassie (Price’s Bang—Leach’s Belle), Sept. 11, four, by their Naso 
of Kippen (Naso II.—Maggie). ; ' 

Bellic, D. 8. Gregory’s (New York) pointer bitch Belle (Sensation 
—Grace), Oct. 14, nine (one dog), by F. R. Hitchcock’s Tammany 
(Tory—Moonstone); seyen bitches since dead. 


SALES. 
js Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Flinders. Lemon and white beagle dog, age and pedigree not 
given, by B. W. Jester, St. George’s, Del., to Associated Fanciers, 

hiladelphia, Pa. 

Prince. Black, white and_tan beagle dog, age and pedigree not 

iven, by E. W. Jester, St. George's, Del., to Associated Fanciers, 

hiladeiphia, Pa. ; 

Bijou. Pug Dus hy Wael ed 1882, by Dandy out of Little Nell, by 
R. C. Prout, Newark, 0O., to G. W, Fisher, Catawissa, Pa. 

Prince. Tan and white fox-terrier dog, whelped June 16, 1886, b 
Spot out of Jessie, by Summit Kennels, a ersey City, N. J., to J. J. 
Toogood, same place. R . 

Langtry. Black, tan and white fox-ierrier bitch, whelped June 
16, 1886, by Spot out of Jessie, by_Summit Kennels, Jersey City, 
N.J., to R. E. Rockwell, Orange, N. J. | . 

Kitty. Black, tan and white fox-terrier bitch, whelped June 16, 
1886, by Spot out of Jessie, by Summit Kennels, ry ersey City, N. J., 
to J. A. Brown, Brooklyn, N. Y. ! 

Cupid. Black, tan and white fox-terrier dog, whelped June 16, 
1886, by Spot out of Jessie, by Summit Kennels, Jersey City, N. J.. 
to W. C. Alderson, Philadelphia, Pa. : 

Daisy Wind'em. Black, white and tan English setter bitch, 
whelped July 15, 1886, Dye ex Gladstone (A.K.R. 3167) out of Coun- 
tess Wind’em (A.K.R, 60), by G. F, Clark, St, George's, Del., to 


W. P. Diehl, Necedah, Wis. 

Fauny- Fawn Italian greyhound dog, whelped May 2, 1886, by 
FiSnEy . Burdick, Springfield, Mass., to J. Brombach, hiladel- 
pla, 


Pa. 

Dick Noble. Orange and white English setter dog, whelped May 
21, 1886, by Count Noble out of Dido I., by W. B. Shattuc, Cincin- 
nati, O., to F, Leonard, Pawtucket, R. 1. 

Dido Noble. English setter bitch,whelped May 21, 1886, by Count 
Noble out of Dido I, by W. B. Shattuc, Cincinnati, O,. to C, Fred 
Crawford, Pawtucket, R. L 


252 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


fOor, 21, 1886, 


ne 


Rod. White and liver ticked pointer do 
by Sir Philip Sydney out of Topsey, by 
ham, Mass., to D. W. Creig, Malden, Mass. 

Bend Or and Ormond. Lemon and. white and liver and white 
pone dogs, whelped July 19, 1886, by Bracket out of Lucia. by D. 

. Gregory, I r., New York, to E. Kessler, Staten Island, N. Y. 

Flock and Flick. Black. tan and white fox-terrier dog and biteh, 
whelped June 16, 1886, by Shea out_of Jessie, by Summit Kennels, 
Jersey City, N. a -, 16 Carl Fiedler, New Jersey, N. J. 

Jumbo—fanny whelps. Two lemon and white heagle hitches, 
age not given, by B. W. Jester, St. George’s, Del., to C, V. Jamison, 
Bame place, 

Black Stik—Pauline Markham whelp. Chestnut and tan_cocker 
spaniel dog, whelped April 39, 1886, by Chas. H. Baker, Boston, 

ass., to C. H. Chandler, Cambridgeport, Mass, 

Actress. Hawn, black points, mastiff bitch, whelped June 8, 1886 
pre He 3915), by Victor M. Haldeman, General Wayne, Pa., to E, 

- Preston, San Francisco, Cal. 

Oon. Red Trish setter dog. whelped September, 1885, by Chief, 
Jr., out of Fanny, by Geo. G. Gilbert, Jersey City, N, J., to BE. i. 
Leffingwell, Brooklyn, N. ¥. 

Argus If,—Jessica whelps. Black and tan Gordon setter dogs, 
whelped Aug. 21, 1886, by Geo. E. Browne, Dedham, Mass., one each 
to Alex. Pope and P. J. Andrews, Dorchester, Mass.; one to J. N. 
Annis, Medford, Mass., and one to M. S. Morse, Wellington, Mass. 

And. Black and tan Gorden setter dog. whelped April 13, 1886, 
by Bramble out of Bess, oy C. P. Rogers, Huntington, N. Y., to G. 
8. Raynor, Riverhead, N. Y. 

Marie Stuart. White, black and tan 
June 16, 1886, by Spot out_of Jessie, 
City, N. J., to Jd. A. B 


whelped July 12, 1885, 
apoleon Morin, Stone- 


fox-terrier bitch, whelped 
by Summit Kennels, Jersey 
. Brown, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

arkaway,. White, black and tan fox-terrier dog, whelpéed June 
16, 1886, by Spot out of Jessie, by Summit Kennels, Jersey City, 
N. J., to W. C. Alderson, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Rubie. White, black and tan fox-terrier bitch, whelped June 16, 
1886, by Spot out of Gip, by Summit Kennels, Jersey City, N. Y¥3} to 
Jos, Nayler, Rahway, 'N. Y. 

Zoe. Black and white POINT bitch, whelped Sept. 28, 1883 
(A. K.R. 1444), by C. 8. Smith, Thomaston, Conn., to E, M. Crouch, 
same place, 

Diomed IT. Orange and white English setter dog, whelped Aug. 
5, 1856, by Diomed out of Bessie Sanroy, by W. C. Kennerly, White 
Post, Val, to H. M. Crouch, Thomaston, Conn. 

Lorna Thorpe. Dark sable and white collie bitch, whelped Aug. 
16, 1886, by Nullamore out.of Gem, by Chestnut Hill Kennels, Phil- 
adelphia, Pa., to Jas. Lindsay, Jersey City, N. J. 

Topsey Logan. Fawn ue baie re een May 2, 1886, by imported 
Duke out of Topsey, by J. Engelhart, Cincinnati, O., to F. C. Roch- 
ester, Logan, QO. 

Lillie. Lemon and white pointer bitch, whelped June 23, 1886, by 
Fawcett’s Duke out of Nell IL, by Joseph Lewis, Cannonsburg, 
Pa., to Dr. Sphar, Bridgeville, Pa. 

Jessie. Black and tan terrier dog, age and pedigree unknown, by 
Warwick Kennels, Bridgeport, Conn., to John resect same place. 

Daisy. Liver, white and ticked English setter bitch, whelped 
Feb. 1, 1885, by Dick out of Rose, by Warwick Kennels, Bridgeport, 
Conn., to Chas. B. Ives, same place. 

Rover. Black, white and tan beagle dog, whelped March, 18886, 
by Flute out of Fanny, by Warwick Kennels, Bridgeport, Conn., to 
Fred Yonde, some place. 

Princess Lillie. Black,white, tan and ticked English setter bitch, 
whelped Nov. 28, 1883, by Tempest out of Lillie, by Warwick Ken- 
nels, Bridgeport, Conn,, to W. C. Russell, same place. 

Cartotta. Black, white and ticked cocker spaniel bitch, whelped 
August, 1882, by Black Charlie out of Frolic, by Warwick Kennels, 
Bridgeport, Conn., to E. W. Jester, St. George’s, Del. 


PRESENTATIONS, 


Wild Rose o the Thorpe. Sable collie dog, whelped Aug. 16, 1888, 
ay Nullamore (A.K.R. 3717) out of Gem (A. KR. 2811), by Chestnut 

ill Kennels, Philadelphia, Pa., to Walter Turner, same place. 

Minnie. Black and tan Gordon setter bitch whelped April 13, 
1886, by Bramble out of Bess, by C. P. Rogers, Huntington, lees eRe 
to Quincy B. Street and Geo. W. Brown, same place. 

Camillus, Black and tan Gordon setter dog, whelped April 13, 
1886, by Bramble out of Bess, by C. P. Rogers, Huntington, Wr Vig 
to Mrs. Quincy B. Street, same place. 

DEATHS. 

Daisy. Black and tan Gordon setter bitch,whelped April 13, 1886, 
Synod by Edward H. Conklin, Huntington, N. ¥., Oct. 12; pois- 
oned. ‘ 

Bonnie Duchess. Imported St. Bernard bitch (Valentine—Duchess 
of Leeds), owned by Coughcura Medicine Co., Eau Claire, Wis., 
Oct. 10, from distemper. 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
Ss No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 


C.F. P., San Francisco.—1. My setter dog, 2yrs. old, passes more or 
Jess blood in his urine. Generally on yoiding his bladder (which 
he does freely and with perfect ease—no straining) the first few 
drops, more or less, are blood, followed by clear and healthy ap- 
pearing urine. This has been going on for about a year. Dog 
otherwise in perfect health and can doa hard day’s work in the 
field or follow my buggy #0 miles without trouble. Please pre- 
seribe. 2. Cana puppy of 4mos. (not beef-fed) develop canker in 
the ear? Mine has all the symptons andlam treating him for 
eanker. Ans, 1. Your dog seems to have inflammation of the neck 
af the bladder, prostate gland or urethra. Give a gelatine capsule 
containing 10 drops of balsam of copaiba three times daily, You 
may conceal the capsule in a bit of meat. 2. Yes. Try the bromo- 
chloral and laudanum treatment, a drachm each of bromo-chloral 
and of laudanum and six drachms water. Mix. Drop in ear twice 
daily. 


New PostaL LAw—OFr Interest TO FARMERS.—The new law 
permitting the sending of small quantities of fluids by mail is of 
wide value to the people at large. it is in the direction of the mod- 
ern tendencies of trade which, while it centralizes the manufac- 
ture in the best possible form, brings its results to every man’s 
door at the lowest possible price. England has gone very far in 
this direction, permitting packages of eyen eleven pounds’ weight 
to be sent by post, while our limit is yet four pounds. The admis- 
sion of fluids under certain restrictions is another step in advance. 
Until now, such eg could only be sent by express, and Hum- 
phreys’ Homeopathic Medicine Co. have been obliged for twenty 
years past to require an order of at least $5 in order to send, free 
of charge, their invaluable Veterinary Specifics and Witch Hazel 
Oil to customers. They now offer to send them in any quantity to 
any address on receipt of the price. Thus the tendency of modern 
trade is everywhere to bring the manufacturer or producer and 
the consumer practically face to face. Kvyery man thus has in 
practice the best medicine, dry good or book store in the country 
at his own post office.—Adbv. 


Aifle and Crap Shooting. 


Address all communications to the Forest and. Stream Puh. Co. 


RANGE AND GALLERY. 


THOMASTON, Conn., Sept. 25.—Weather conditions, good light, 
with a strong 9 o’clock wind: 


VVPETS DTI ATs 2 cee a tinantetneees Sky p24 6 61010 510 9 7 9 6—78 
TAM Nash) cok ae ea Ce a ae 87588969 5 8B 
GE Milder divers Ny da-phiseenvas Agora. ss 78491067 8 6 72 
Fred A Perkins....-............. 8 49 8 9 6 810 5 3—70 
CU NVANIRIDS. 5 serene des pee rersieins oe ..38 5 610 8 3 9 8 7 6—bb 
HO amtiel dejiein pace sees. wea Sasi iad 9 8 6 OT 14 Tb 9. 1b—04 
Oct. 2. Weather conditions, clouds and sunshine with strong 
. fishtail wind: 
Wi Dunbar M5064 S0l doar oie oo 7 9 810 6 5 61010 9—80 
Fred A Perkins. ........0.. 502+ cesses 78 7 5 8 3 6 9 7 868 


Oct. 16. Wevkly badge shoot; weather conditions, good light, 
with very strong, gusty 8 o’clock wind: 


WHE athe ehey ener ae 7101010 4 8 910 7 7-82 

Pe eS he oar Ota ie 57 810778 5 7 872 

OF Williams. ..0...cs:.cccss cee sen ens 597678 498 770 

RHILL, MASS., RIFLE CLUB, Oct, 17.—Record Match: 

Tho Pa 5 ks ial BL pone, oes 84 7’ 7 8 7 810 5 9-76 

CO gs ee 

Fepnisiiolds..cy 5k he se eeee fick 

TN 1G Fors db Ra te ce ee Pe ee Bp O99 88 ho Ot 
TBOORED. 0313. ose a uyhabeeheareatls 0 5 

Pert. BRS ESSE YE 

¥ Merrill Mee els ie Hale eee Sata lsis cick 4 9 4 BRB 4 BS "00 


‘Very strong Variable wind. 


NEWSPAPER MARKSMEN. 


ICES ONG Deke 1l,—Annually for the past eight years the repre- 
| Sentatives of the several daily newspapers, organized as the 
Boston Press Rifle Association, have metin friendly competition 
before the butts. During the history of the Association the Herald 
had captured the first prize team medals four times, with second 
medals once; and to-day’s result gave the Globe boys their fourth 
victory in a manner that did credit to their nerve and skill, In 
response to circular letters issued by President Charles B. Dan- 
forth, who was also chairman of the committee on invitations, 
several visitors were present, among them being Henry H, Faxon 


and A. C. Gould, editor of the Rifle. The day was a perfect one | pyt¢ H 


for shooting, a light steady wind blowing across the range at the 
angle technically known as “8 o'clock.” There were five matches 
—one for teams and four for individuals. They were shot on the 
200yds, range, under the Association rules, and the following 
special conditions, and with the subjoined vesulis: 

Team match, 200yds., off-hand, rounds 10, allowance of two points 
for military rifles: 


Globe, Advertiser, 
JP POSE <i) +-2 455555445549 J GSmith .. ....... 
SMerrill, ......02.: 5545445555—47 A Keach 544549245549 
W P Nickerson..... 444444452439 We Johnson.......... 458854 5—A2 
T F Keenan......... 334444343537 DB Farwell........ Bd444. 
LATO oa nes Het §495334842—36 J R Carmichael... .4343344324—35 
208 2 
Herald. _ Transcript. 
GH Morgan........ 55445444443 J D Whitcomb.....43444544388—49 
FC Brownell...+2 444444334339 H A Waterman... .2464454453—40 
FH Buifum. ...... 4345844454—38 JM Hammond..... fe4844445—39 
F E Rollins......... 43584438444—83 HS Fisher.......... 444044444537 
SJ Byrne......... , 432333344433 W V Alexander... .4438334805—32 


191 188 
Individual Match—Distance. 200yds.; position, off-hand; rounds, 
seven; reéniries permitted; one point allowed for military rifle, or 
three points on aggregate of two scores with military rifle; first- 
class men to shoot on Standard American targets; two scores to 
winin ¢ach class; members to be divided into three classes, ac- 
cording to association records: 


Class A. 

Samuel Merrill (Globe).................... TD ya Eye te iy 
: 8 7 8 6 9 8 8—54 111 

A Keach (Advertiser)... ........00.000008 6 6 81010 6 10—56 
: 6 810 7 9 fT 8—55—111 

HE Rollins (Herald). ..... 5.0. ...4 80. 7 4 61010 61 
j 6 810 810 8 6—55—108 
J P Vrost (Globe) ..1.5.. 6.66: as Fass eval 5 

+109 8 6 5 6 6 10—50—108 

OW Scot (Past) wemesi. hens te Oke OR ehinee 56.68 8° 7 Far 
d 5 7 9 6 8 9 6—50— 97 

W Johnson (Advertiser).........,........ BF nf Ae Bey? 0S 46 
6 5 5 5 9 9 10—49— 95 

D B Fowler....... ak En ee hee nares 610 6 5 610 51 
5 8 7 9 5 5 4-48— 94 

GH Morgan (Herald)...........0..s0cce 868 46 9 5—4 
8 8 7 6 6 T 7—49— 93 

PE Batu Qteralayy srs cescmens ae otters 7 45.8 9 8 Y48 
5 8 6 % 7 6 6—415— 93 

HS Fisher((ranseript)) . 2.2... ucjscke. eee 3976 6 4 48 
48 6 7 4 7 8—44— 87 

F C Brownell (Herald)............ sitar 262 4 5 6 5—30 
. +143 2649 4 4-82 %6 

J G Smith (Advertiser).................. .» 38 410 4% 7 3—38 
: 7664 5 3 5—26— 64 

T ¥ Keenan (Globe).......,..2..... 4. --e 238-5 38 4 5 42 
2235 9 5 4 3—80— 56 
: Class B. =: 
J D Whitcomb (Trans.)................0.5- 4444555—81 3545545—31—62 
SR LATTES Pes lah Lebidscowee Sagi 4554444 —80 544444—30—60 
SJ Byrne(Herald)... 0.0... ase 4544444—29 444d444—98— 57 
J R Garmichsel (Advi).....-.....2 0.0.55 5443454 —29 4548444 —28 57 
Ryne (GIO S soc tac ces bs dpcin ys eons eet B542553—27 4444443—P7—54 
H Kingman (Herald).............--:...04- 4444344 27 34344482653 
W V Alexander (Trans.)..............-.5- 38434535—27 4448444—25—H3 
HAW ateriniin (Drands) sr eetnnd cisco te 444344497 4533348—25—H2 
W _ H Hathaway (Herald)......:.....,..+-5 424BS44—24  4434253—25—19 
H P Colbert (Post)............ Siecicasee psy 4500000— 8 2402002—10—18 

ass C. 

W_P Nickerson (Globe)................4..- 4444434—27 3434344—25—H2 
JB Parker........ WBE «shel sleds Weetteice, ecanesce? 254445—27 3343334—24—51 
J J O'Callaghan (Record).................. 4443444—27 = 3434333—23—50 
CS Howard (Globe)... 0.0... ee S445344—25 3454338—25—AD 
We Randal (RSeOrd) yp cue c yo ces toast ee B454448—25 2844554—25—50 
BL Beali(ournal):. 0 oo. 2. perenne vane 3843430—20 34454432747 
L Luce (Herald)..........2..542----++....- fB24443—25 = 2058523—21—46 
ALCACWOW ee MGT) temecaaucisiebaa eee tet cane 0084382—15 82238048—17—32 


40222380—13—29 
rest; standard 
Two scores to 
count: 


Rollins(Herald).9 8 9 9 9 4 8—56 8 8 8 7 8 % 10—56—112 
Fisher (Trans)...710 6 9 9 7 8-55 9 8 7 7 6 9 84-110 
Johnson (Ady)...3 6 6 7 8 9 6-45 65 9 9 8 7 6—5I— 95 
Kingm'n (Her)...7 8 6 7 7 5 746 8 69 9 9 T O 48— 94 
Danforth (Her)..4 7 6 9 6 5 6-48 6 5 6 5 6 8 T—43— 8&6 


Visitors’ Match.—For invited guests of the association. Distance 
200yds., rounds. 7; position, rest; one point allowed for military 
rifles. No compestign to shoot more than two scores; the highest 
score to win. oentrance fee. Members of rifle associations and 
members Of the militia barred: 

AURAD EES erate ns. Passe dee PEGE dos b Goel eee dae B84 4 


5 56 4 4-28 


BOSTON, Oct. 16—The rifie matches during the past week have 
been well attended. The windy weather has tended to lower the 
averages of the scores. J. Monroe was so fortunate as to make a 
clean 100 in the rest match and did it under harder conditions than 
such scores are usually made. After this date the Thursday 
match day will be discontinued, but beginning with Oct, 27, the 
range will be open for the regular rifle matches every other Wed- 
nesday—alternating with the shotgun men, This arrangement 
will continue until further notice. Following are the best scores 
made during the week: 

Decimal Off-Hand Match. 


Binds (ail) PAG oe a. tvs eel ieee ats oe 610 8698 9 7 9 7-9 
Rory NR dd ies Phe EEL eee 7 8 8 9 6 710 8 6 9-78 

WYRELON BY, Augontcre culeneedosade ret cess 68779 9 6 910 67 

F W Perkins (mil) A........... Supe 8 6 7 710 9 510 9 5-76 
6.0 ie ij Fe an as a e : 3 ee 6 sit 

Ye MOLI (MATIIAS si suse nce ot eee oer et 4 i 

BG Warren, A Pes 395 2 vie ae Hee las 78695 7 8 9 6 4-66 

FIP ROO Cl Gap anrion ea edad ere nee et D a0) 106-05, = fe Bag 

HeASOObboCeue tse G5 eee eae 555 763847 9 4-5 

Rest Match. 

NK) bene UN SEAR ATH Gots one ...-10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—100 

MV ASH DUE!) Sive.y an ueke vec cereale: 1010 91010101010 9 10— 95 

LEAS OTe AE Bee. We emer 8 A Ga SER RRA TE oe 9 8 91010 9101010 9— 93 

State Militia Match. 

CTF OTs FEL iz, ote olan eh wighy sola tes ater poe he acer 21 18 18 18 20 20 19 21 

CaP My egy oie SUN se ole ctv a stecees whe 18 22 ’ 

(Od UES Bo iigs aN bE, Ba Pas Ce 8 re eset - 18 19 18 

FAT IRIS O UIE EDs SiG lot hbk per alee keyielsa\sinereei eae « 18 


HOLYOKE, Mass., Oct. 16——The Holyoke Rifie Club’s first 
annual tournament at the Piedmont range. The attendance of 
marksmen of this yicinity was quite good. The bad wind made 
the scores smaller than was expected. The scores are; 
(QoS R?s hr el PO ar Crete: 45 41—86 


a abo Beachy Paneer: “ad piper 
W Mo Parrow.. 2. 22.3... 42 — Newcomb... vat a 
H Bnegle........5-, .....43 41-84 GE Day... . - 86 36—72 
OS: Axtell. ....4...5< . 40 80 J T Danser. . 86 B2—68 
TB Wilson.. .. ..42 88-80 T Rae...... . 80 29—59 
H Whitney...... 4435-79 HE Werry......-.+-. 30 28—58 
WS Beeching 89 87—76 HH King........... vee Be 25—5T 
J Allen......, 42 34-76 J Kimball...... -. 29 24—53 
AO Lal bbe. 42 cists esas 39 26—75 


CENTRAL VALLEY, PEEKSKILL, NYACK.—Central Valley, 
N. Y., Oct. 12,—Match at 200 and 800yds., between Peekskill, Nyack 
and Central Valley teams for silyer cups; 200yds. having to beshot 
for three times before wane 6 members each, 10 shots. The 
score stood: Peekskill Club , Central Valley Clib 282, Nyack 
Club 232. One man on Central Valley team shot four times on 
wrong targets. 300yds, range: Central Valley Club 226, Peekskill 
Club Bop. Nyack Club 195, pool shooting, 3shots each at 200yds., 
each member putting in 50 cents, Central Valley won, 3 members 
making highest score, 14 out of a possible 15. M. Hanes, of Central 


Valley team, made highest score for the day, 44 out of 50.—A. B. 


TALCOTT. 


GARDNER, Mass., Oct, 18.—Members of the Gardner Rifle Club 
shot to-day the second of the three matches for field prizes. The 
shoot was at Hackmatack aN The result was as follows: W. 
©. Loveland 8&1, A. Mathews 80, I. d 


. Dodge 80, G. F. Ellsworth 79 
G, 0, Goodale 74; J. E, Newton 68: total ae ; 


CREEDMOOR, N. Y., Oct. 19.—The eleventh of the series of 
qualification and champion marksman’s class matches was shot 
at Creedmoor, on Saturday, Oct. 16. The weather was clear and 
cold, a 9 o’clock wind almost blowing a gale acrossthe range, The 
attendance, considering the bad weather, was very fair. Lieut. B, 
By Onn Co. C, 7th regiment, was. again the winner of the gold 
medal, this being the third time he has won it. The following are , 


the scores of the winners of the cash Prigess (ivdts. “Bbova bs 
‘ : yds, ‘Jl 
Lieut EK F Young, Co CG, 7th regt..... "30 23 43 
Lieut McC Butt, Co D, 12th regt.. 20 pal 41 
Sergt C E Bryant, N C §, 23d regt 220 z 4] 
McA Toler, Co A, 28d regt. 18 18 39 
Pyt J B Conover, Co B, 32a rest 45 20 35 
Pvt J D Foot, Co F, tth regt..... . 16 19 35 
Pyt BW An erson, Co B, 7th 1K) AA ee 19 14 33 
Pyt J W Cochran, Co B,; 7th regt...... ..,.... AT a) 32 
Saturday, Oct. 23, and Tuesday, Noy. 2 (lection Day), will be the 
last two days for memhers of the N. G. S., N. ¥., to qualify fer the 
marksman’s badge.—J, Manz, Jr., Ass’t See’y, N. R, A, 


scores: 
Olympie Team No, 1. Hicke Team No, 1, 
W Weiss.....0..5. Ae too NE TAM DEPY? itr dime par ee 284 
Capt V Lamban.. .. 263 Raub: 0 Fe Pee oe ee 251 
J Dolhonde..... .. 268; ‘Lom Brackett. .../.0.02.0044 216 
C Husson....... .- 270 Hon H V Guillotte....... Sia te 
Up LnAMpa PE oe. shall 266 H © Claiborne......... font aes Ge 
EET snd Degen ete ener a, the 282 Geo Bodwell, .......2.2..50.:5 292 
: 162. 1608 
Olympic Team No. 2, Hicke Team No. 2. 
CUBDUGITOI REG. Tl llten sein, g04> Rena yn a oes sae er EO 
Capt W Geneste.,............ 266 TDavis..... é:cbed ad per S eee pecere trate 2 
Geo Miller.......... KARO A BGO WATU.. 4444) cade «poueeee 244 
Louis Ruch, Jr.. ees e SDT ANGE sree Heydar ee 261 
JOpi eteprissitst Ah enn Ey, 254 BE Reinhardt.................. 215 
CO TRICH EST ANG dal att ke eerie aes 252 J Beauregard........0........ 243 
: 1553 1483 
The Olympics have won the most matches of the season; they 


will retire from rifle pnoating this season, as most of their mem- 
bers are fond of hunting, and the game season is now open, there- 
fore they will decline to accept any challenge from any rifle club 
from this time until next season. 


HARTFORD, Conn,, Oct.9.—Ten men from the Franklin Rifle 
Club went to Collinsville to-day to shoot the third of the matches 
between the Canton and Franklin clubs. Each club had already 
won one match, The visitors were met by the Canton club and 
taken to lunch and later to the range, The men shot at 200yds., 15 
shots each, and the Massachusetts target with 12 high and a possi- 
ble 180 for 15 shots was used. The Canton club won by the follow- 


ing score: 
Canton Rifie Club. 
Andrews........10 81110 810 7111111101012 7 11—147 
Case...... -..6 410 6 91010 9 7101011 7 10 11—181 
Higley - T11 9 9 2 61011 919 7 911 12:10—138 
Barber... 7 910101110 9 9 710 211 911 9134 
Hawks... -10 6 41111 $10 9107111071 1110 9147 
Bidwell... 1210121112 9 9 9 FIONN 911 S153 
Lyons.... -10 9 91111111010 812111112 9 11—156 
ee 10 91010 9101112111010 8 1011 11—152 
WHEY. cece! 6121010 811 812 7 81010 8 8 8—186 
Lobenstein...... 810101110 9 7 91011 9 8 10 10 10—142—1,431 
Franklin Rifle Club. 

Tucke............1010 12 910101010 9 91210 9 910—149 
TeTGub A oun ee 9111011 811 8 8 09 8 9 % 8 11-128 
Andrus, 111012 910 9 910121011 910 7 9148 

ope . 71110 910 91111 9 10 11 10 10 10 12—150 
Hawley 5 7 81110 912 698 8 9 9 F129 
RSTINIGY=: «5. sated 61010 9 bli 8 811 6 7 & § 10 11—129 
Williams. 1091011 8111010 9 7 811 9 8—182 
yOUS Mu! F2eKks 9 911101011 61111 9 2111012 8—140 

elintcht “2. 10 8111010 9 610 4 9 7 911 8 8-188 
Seymour....i... GIT 9 FI2ZN1N YU 9 10—148—1,383 


SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3.—The members of the San Francisco 
Schuetzen Verein had their regular monthly medal shoot at Shell 
Mound to-day, the conditions being the same as usual, namely, 
Wa Tange, 25-ring target and twenty shots for each marksman. 
K. Wertheimer won the firstclass medal, with 422 rings; F. Krah- 
man the second class medal, with 347 rings; John Plath the third 
class medal, with 340 rings, and F. Atzroth the fourth class medal 
with 162 rings. The Independent Rifles, under the command ot 
Captain Schmalholz, mustered in goodJy numbers to. engage in 
their quarterly medal shoot. Each competitor fired 10° shots at 
200yds., the shooting being off-hand with Sharp’s .45-cal.rifie. The 
shooting will be continued next Sunday, when the medal winners 
will be adjudged. The following are the names of those who did 
the best work to-day and their scores: 


Lieut J Kuhlke..... 4445444444—4] Theo Lutje...,.... -4548332432 32 
Theo Saur.....-.... 284354442332 P Stademan,.... ..3504454425—36 
HeStademann.......3424454444—-37 H Gactjen.. . ..4543458345—40 
SWhllente. ines 4224448444—35 J R Pahl...... ... A444 — 47 
M Fischer.......... 3044544244 37 


The annual shooting match of Company C, Second Artillery, 
San Francisco Fusileers, under the command of Capt. Hubershot, 
for medals, also took place. The distance was 200yds., and each 
man was allowed five shots, Springfield rifles being used. The fol- 
lowing are the highest scores: 


Annual Medal. 

a uclehyt 1iqilel mpeg Soe wakes erat, 4 OR Masa ~ see DB, £o4 4 5-28 
Champion Class (10 Shots at 200yds. Range). 
Rred@AvRulisae. conte cost tee tek 4 Baghos 64445 45 5 4 444 

spelge Saray retary otal r 

Haake..... SR elelatetstalefodn/abate-cmtn sale pfang 5. 5 4 —42. 
‘ Second ar Pgh 4 4 } 
BOBrogkhicaita oi ise tere e cence pute 4544 4 5—40 
WY WEST es neaitteries siete ral ras 23 5 4565 4 5 5 4 3-41 
CO. F. Waltham made the following score atthe double distances: 
QO GUS Nee cotton 25 eS\epenmecoe s eociew siectse se 45 44656 5 5 4 5 4—45 
BOOVAS In Wo Ohi chs tetenr ase aba Peres ole 5644656445 5 5—46 


FINE PISTOL WORK.—For several years past rifle shooting 
has been a popular pastime, Perhaps, as an innovation, the pistol, 
“the American weapon,” as an Englishman once described it, may 
supplant the rifle for home prechice for winter shooti and for 
town practice. On the 15th inst. Mr. Ira Paine, a gentleman not 
unknown as an expert with the revolver, gave an exhibition of his 
skill with the weapon at Walnut Hill, He used the ordinary 

vattern of the U. 5. A. revolver, .44-cal., 644in, barrel, and he fired 
00 shots, off-hand, distance 450yds., at_ the American standard 
target, with which all riflemen are familiar. For the benefit of 
the uninitiated, it may be said that the bullseye is a black spot 
Sin. in diameter. Out of 100 shots Mr. Paine sent a ball through 
the bullseye 62 times. With two exceptions every shot was within 
Tin. of the ‘dead center.” He made on 10 strings of 10 shots each, 
in about 50 minutes of time, an aggregate of 791 Se in a possible 
1,000. He predicted that he would make 795, and he nearly reached 
the estimate. The weather conditions were, on the whole, un- 
favorable, particularly so far as variable wind and changing light 
were concerned. The exhibition was given in the presence of 
some 100 gentlemen, mostly familiar with gunpowder, several 
ladies, who were not adverse to the odor of its smoke, and under 
the direction of Mr. A. C. Gould, editor of the Rifle. There may 
be called, before long, a meeting of gentlemen who think they 
will be pleased to induige in pistol practice, with the idea of form- 


ing aclub. Mr. Paine’s scores, made under conditions above men- 
tioned, are appended: 

ACR S test oc nN estes eo Msamr oes 77869768 9 9% 
elete(aie\b SRA Bis poche: base es > 910 8 78 9 6 9 5 8-79 
PHIRHOY, Lesa ktee cere i dticar el Ge wo OY 8 7 9 % 610° G—H8 
HEOUEY Blivs vac coe MeL ana e re oleate 9 5 8 6 7 9 8 10 10 10-82 

ME EEL. 5 eet itna sly dom nee. 8698 8 7 7 6 § 10—77 
Sar E Hoes LORE sin lit's goumanties eee oan 610968979 7 9-80 
Seely te eaeee setae caries oe seta & 9910 8 6 9 710 9 784 
LDFTETTUilaeee ge ee ee Ly ee 8 6 9 9 61010 8 7 9- 
ENT ORT a dicted Se Retest aioe an 10810 78 8 8 69 6 
TRovtithe. Sh insures peeps. th a 8 6 8 6 7 7 8 6 8—73—791 
BRATTLEBORO, Vt., Oct.7.—The Brattleboro Rifle Club had 


their first contest to-day in the series of field matches resulting in 
these scores, at 200yds.; ; 


STRODE as 0 dade se cai kee eehee 10 10101010 61010 9 10—95 
NS. BroGkwayie..cccccccecee see ce. ® 8 610 % 610 “% HI0G—K82 
TY AMIR EyTeay ye 60S SS Safer epee 6 810 810 9 9 6 6 10—82 
NY TSIM eto sue die 2 seg corvette oe 498 610 § 9 7 9 7—T7 
HIG WO Ci cases ln nas ge beatae 910 87 8 7 6 9 6 5—% 
(CESS: Gis) eras 9 PRA EE Be mpRS ites! 87 6 7 % 6 610 5 8—70 
PASp I CHOIS Una '20 0s spb be «closed day oa 7585 5910 7 5 8—69 
ER GWEN TONCD.. .. 25+ oop cheer needle b age ete Nee BN a freed the 
Thomas? Hannon ; 4. 2sch ences a earee 379965 7 6 4 7-6 
AR Bnight. 2. a poses ath Oe eT. C7 Oe > Soe 

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TOPEKA, Kan., Oct. 15.—Regular weekly shoot of the Topeka 


Rifle Club: si 
First Score. 

FGYN PEGI coop yelee ale CeCe Lenin a t 
Wt Cains sprue, cetera ter eee ent Mode ae oo. 8 Oe Bos 
ES EGE GLU v8 abt, Pr prow sys ariel 7 6 7 6 B 610 9 3 7-87 
Brees MGS ERIE ecg raga teeters 6965 8 5 8§ 810 3 4—63 

Second Seore: 

OC Trimmer.,.....cccccc cee 910 6 8 6 77 910 T-16 
RThompson........--- Dewees BIO Y BY DIO 8-4 10—75 
LMP ATE: Wee ; 8 eer ets MNT ap SEAT $1010 7 5 7 6 T— 
Martial: 1.0) eta diame ce Geta Bh PLU oF i 4 6—66 
Mc@arter:... 3. bel EN Se bd 5 of 96 6 8 6 5 8 5—68 
Third Shoot. : 4 
© GC Trimmer..... Re Tee ee Ge ee i cole. Ok 
ES VHOULUB ELMO lO ebetret tries 36 7 si 2 88 7 9 818 
ULSI eT ries a Bee Og oe ood eat 
FH Martin... )..--.--.. ae ee .§ 9 476 6 38 8 6 6-63 
TOTO Bee eee eer aoe Se en 57 28 87 6 TY G6 
@. C. Trimmer captured the badge by making three excellent 


scores. He got 221 out of a possible 300, 


SALEM, Mass., Oct. 12.—The winners of the recent State match 
at Framingham, the team of Bempapy D, First Corps of Cadets, 
under Lieut, Clark, went to Salem to-day and indulged in a 
friendly shoot with the winners of the fourth prize, the team of 
Company B, Salem Cadets, under Capt. E. W. bbott, The shoot- 
ing was at Grant Range, from the slope of “Witeh” or “Gallows” 
Hill, at200yds. Each team improved one point on its Framingham 
score. ‘The scores were yery good and the conditions were excel- 


lent for shooting. The score; 
Co, D, Second Corps of Cadets. 


Coa. D, Pirst Corps of Cadets, 
Pyt FD Bartlett..,...5b4344—29 Pyt WM Daulton.. ...44f5544—381 
Pyt WG Hussey.... ..44¢4445—20 


Pyt L Haughton,,,,,,8544444—2 
Pvt L B Grant... 1...4454454—-88 “Pvt 8 R Ayets........ 454545328 
Pvt GA Lawrence... 4444424 —26 


PytS G Codman.....-! 4444398 Pyi GA Wilson...-.-~. 4454453 —26 
Pyt GC Woster-....... 435427 Pyt A D Gardner.... ..od44445—25 
Beret C8 Dole, ,,,...-2445484—26 Pvt W H Merritt:.... .4403453—23 
ig4 ig6 

THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
scoreturies. Correspondents who favor us with club scores are ptr- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. 


UNKNOWN GUN GCLUB.—Regular mouthly shoot at Dueler’s 
Park, Brooklyn. The sport was yery good, the birds being lively. 
On account of darkness the ties were not shot off, prizes divided: 


IT Ayde, 25yds........,..,1111—" F Pike, 25yds..-... ye. 2I10110—5 
Ti Houseman, 25,.......1111111—7  W. Tomford, 25.-...... 1010111—5 
TAR GPA cs UESE?s ORNS, oe 1111017—6 J Boyle, 21......-....... 1001011 —4 
d Sehroeder, ¥5. 55.223... 1011111—6 KR Midmer, 28... a4 
H Von Staden, 24....... 11101116 J Rathjen, 24.....,--..: : 
A Detlissen, 25.-... -:..1101011—5 W Ohichester, 25....... 0101100—3 
H Koehbel, 25......-..--. 1111001I—5 A Harned, 23........... 1000110—3 
0S Bey hh (chee: Se 101011—5 -~J Schwack, 21.......... 1010110—4 
A a Ska) 9): Se Se 010111—5 ~ Monsees, 24....,.. ..0110001—3 
(Opi Sd eri nse? ME nese Pes WUONI—5. A Hare. 23...........5.. 0100010—2 
ROCKVILLE, Conn,, Oct, 7.—One of the attractions at the Agri- 


cultural fair held lierc on the 5th, 6th, and 7th was a clay-pigeon 
contest between teams of cisht men from Manchester, Hast Hart- 
ford and Rockville, The individual shoot was declared off, as the 


society refused to guarantee $20 as advertised: 
Manchester. Hast Hartford. Rockville. 
Were te! ANS Ciissiee tag neo CGE Sern y ee... . ot 0 
GJBarnham-ses a4 14 Geo Geiset.......... 10 
CO Vibberts.,........ if Abitoimes. 2.15 10 
Ty Wewisstrtsstey=- 0 Emery... 5 .. I 
C Hollister. .. ¢ WeHolmes..... ieee tt 
H Barnhar 8 WFay.:-... yi 


M Enrign...- 11 GO@HMurck. 
i, Burnhem,......- 13 @H Brown....- , 


80 


ST. LOUIS, Oct. 14.—Our trap-shooting season ended to-day with 
4 grand flourish of trumpets, blown by the Excelsiors, This club, 
composed mainly of all the best of our German sporting element, 
has enjoyed a splendid season. Tis contests have been close and 
interesting; the prizes it has pier lave been yery liberal, and on 
the occasion of its every shoot it has drawn a large attendance. 
Hach of its gatherings has also shown & further cementing of the 
good fellowship of its members. The form shown by the shooters 
through the season is a great improvement on that of the past, and 
it may be added that the weapons used have also been superior to 
those of preyious years. As is the case in every other pursuit, 
youth has shown in the Excelsiors that it will be served, and some 
of the club colts of a year ago have pushed into the very front 
tank, To-day's shoot was for the winter holding of three of ifs 
medals and the permanent possession of one of them, a very hand- 
some $100 trophy given by Fred Trescher for the best average 
throughout the season. This, together with the first gold medal of 
the club, fell to the aim of Jack Schaaf, who has killed 128 out of 
the 140 birds he has shot at in sweepstakes this season. The second 
gold medal went to George Rinkel and the third into the holding 
af Theodore Brockman, The president, Mr. Joe Fischer, of Ninth 
and Pranklin avenue, photostephed the members in groups during 
the afternoon, The day was all that could be desired to begin 
with, but toward 4 a ehill wind came down fromthe northwest 
which, would make a Texas norther sick with enyy and which 
materially affected theshooting, The birds were of unusually good 
quality and were supplied by Fred Trescher. 

‘ Medal Skoot. 
Five birds, 26yds., Sat 31, ties 31, miss and out: 


JLGoSch andy. Tee oa. 010101—9 Joe Weiber..,:......1110101111—7 
Bi legen .ccihgvees VWs a3 INGi—9 T Brockman......... 1110101101—7 
Woltimes v2: Yi. eee. WWMII—9 J Wischer............ 1100101101—6 
Gakimkel)s: wWea+45 111777710398 ~Schulte......-..--... 1101601101—6 
Ty OeTKS. 2 weed OOMI—8 J Pope......., knees 011110100i—6 
H Griesdiecle.. WIONIIUI—S_-— T Rick...,.........- «1101100001—5 
TDA arene aay 4 - LIM0M0II—8 Ganssman............ 1101010100—5 
ISAC SR np aww Poy OD TR etker 2.5 ini ees 1001011000—4 
Thias.....-..........-J111110001—7_ F Pohiman.....,.,..Q000100101—3 
On shoot off Schaaf first, Rinkle second, Brockman third. 
Sweepstakes, ) birds, 26yds., 2 moneys; 
Sehaatels et seen Tili—5 J Renkel)- 2... 2.00. ...05- 11110—4 
G@ Rinitel....c: .t2ts2a15.8 11110—4 Nolting....... deci fe e8 .-10110—3 
Loerke.... teu Ves JIWVeitber ay S yest yest 11011—4 
KEIBREEQ) cob iieel tans atte QUNI—8 Hermami:ie.s... 2 eee een O1000—L 
Fischer....-- FS SEEM Baile WH0-8 Bradford..............5.0 J1010—8 
oar PPh relate cor eee: Q1100—3 Boehm... 24)... 2+. - 5 iss 11011—4 
Griesdieck.........--. ,,. 11100—8 MecDowell...- - pores ye ye QUL11—3 
PSttKeh steer bees Ll 110—t 


NEW YORK, Oct. 14.—The regular monthly shoot of the Algon- 
quin Gun Club and the she last tN Heights Gun Club took place 
at Sea View Park, New Dorp,'5. L, to-day. Ten entries each, at 10 
birds, handica)) tise, two H, & H. traps. The wind. was strong 
from the southeast, and the sky cloudy, with occasional showers. 
The attendance was fair and the score as follows: Algonquins— 
Dinnseith 7, Brennan G, J. Wale 7, Ridnisky 6, Ring 6¥g (one bird 
fathered alive), Lorelly 9, Rimpson 734, Kessabeer §4¢, Meyer 24 
and Griswold %; total 64. Washington Heights—Harvrison 8, Poun- 
tain 6,7. Terriongle 6, Thomas Moore 544, Wm. Terhune’, Mr. 
Snook 5, ©. H. Preyer 214, J. Weitch 6, J. Kilbane 416, George Snook 
6; total, 554. 

BATON ROUGE, Gct. 11.—Another shooting match at clay- 

igeons ciume off at Gardere’s last Sunday evening, with the fol- 

owing result: Sunshine Gun Club—Joseph Babin 10, P. Dupuy 9, O. 
Richard 11, Mr. Crockett 12, H. Derrill 9, P. Hebert 11, T, Prichard 
8, and Mr. Grasin 11; total 81. Manchae Gun Olub—John Terrill 8, 
A. Matta 9, B. 0. Leche 13, W.S. Walker 10, W. J..Jnox 14, Henry 
Larguicr 8, 8, Wolfe 10, and Dr, Reynand 5; total 77. After the 
clubs had concluded their match some fancy shooting at birds on 
the wing were indulged in by Messrs, Fergus Gardere, H. T. Leche, 
and Dr, Reynaud. 


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Canoeing. 


Secretaries of cance clubs are requested io send to FoRmsr anD 
Srrmam their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same, Canoeists and all interested in canceing are 
reqvested to forward to FOREST AND STREAM their addresses, with 
logs of ertiises, maps, and information concerning their local 
witers, dvawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport, : 


A CRUISE ON THE WISCONSIN. 


OW to plan a canoe (iip_so as to ftiavel all the way down 

stream, and yet have neither too far fo go to reach tlie start- 

ing point nor be too far away at the end of the journey, is always 

a crave question. In the summer of "84 six college stu ents took 4 

pleasant, if not exciting, trip, which had the agreeable feature of 

bringiug the canoeists up at their own boat houses after a two 
weeks’ paddle down siream. L “A 

Starting from Appleton, Wis., and chartering a whole freight 
car for our six canves and necessary luggage, we found ourselves 
at dark on the 22d of July ready to go into camp on the Wisconsin 
Rivet at the foot of the ten mile reach of rapids just below the city 
of Gratid Rapids, Our party consisted of one senior, two juniors, 
tio sophomores and one freshman, for canoeing breaks down all 
barriers, yen those between a senior and freshman. . 

Each man had a style of canoe tent made after his own device, 
and a8 we made camp we looked at the gathering clouds and fan- 
cied that we should not haye long to wait before testing their 
respective merits; and such was indeed the case, tor ftom about 0 
o'clock till nearly daybreak the rain fell in such torrents that we 
almost expected to be floated off the bank into the river, which we 
could see all night long foaming and fleaming in the incessant 
flashes of lightning. 

When the first streaks of light appeared we thrust our heads out 
from under our tent flaps, and there, clearly defined against the 
sky, stood our senior, clothed, as the freshman said, in the grey 
light of the comihg dawn, ruefully Bazin AntG thé canoe, where 
the water came over the bottom boards, as he tried to wring out a 
few garments in wilich to make a presentable appearance at hreak- 
fast, His superiority in ee rank had ayailed him nothing; and 
though he had found out fo his heart's content that his boat did 
not leak, he was very sure that his tent did, ' 

However, our rain was a benefit after all, asit taised the riyer 
about four inches and saved us many a tug over shallow sand bars 
which were frequent enough as it was. 

After a glorious breakfast we put our boats in the water and 
found the pleasure of a swift current almost balanced by a strong 
head wind which, however, only troubled us fora few hours, Our 
plan for getting meals, elaborated at home with due consideration, 
proyed a very good one. If was to assign a particular article, as 
coffee or oatmeal, to one person as his duty for the whole trip, and 
at the end each had gained considerable proficiency in his own 
line so tliatwe were able to construct a fairly pale meal. 
Breakfast, bacon, sctambles eggs, canned vegetables, coffee, oat- 
meal with maple syrup, bread, butter, cheese, preserved cherries, 
ete,, combine to make a very good camp fare. 

The Wisconsin Ri flows with a remarkably swift current 


River 
through thickly wooded, though rather fidt country, over a sandy 
bottom, which it piles up in bars which sift from one side to the 
other making the main current turn and twist like an excited eel. 
Great numbers of islands, often lying two or three abreast, give 
variety to the scene, but often make the best channel a matter of 
much uncertainty. Aboye Portage City the river is now too 
shallow for steamvrs, though it is frequently hali a mile wide. In 
foumaes times boats used to make regular trips nearly to Grand 
apids. 

Tt did not take long to bring out the respective tastes of the 
members of the porte The freshman and one of the juniors 
seemed to think that the chief end of life was to make as many 
miles between daylight and dark as possible, and for that purpose 
diligentiy labored in sun and shade, often getting far ahead, 
but we always camped together at night. Next came the other 
junior and the senior, who paddled leisurely and reflected philo- 
sophically on the beauties of nature. Finally came the two sopho- 
mores, whose paddles rarely felt the water, and whose chief oecu- 
pation consisted in reclining luxuriously on their blankets, read- 
ing light literature. However, they had their share of work, as 
they were always running against sand bars and sticking fast. 
ae eee together in these pairs the first day, and kept to them the 
whole trip. 

Late in the afternoon we passed the forsaken town of Barnum, 
taking the left hand “slew” toavyoid the remains of an old logger’s 
dam. All the men of this town are said to bave gone away during 
the war, and the place is practically deserted, Wecamped near a 
farmhouse in order to get milk for supper and breakfast. A 
fiurry of rain toward morning found the senior well prepared 
this time. 

We made an early start next morning to reach Petonwell Rock 
by night, which we did, though we made a late camp ina poor 
place, One of the would-be fast men broke his paddle and had to 
£6 inland a couple of miles to get it fixed. He brought back some 

eefsteak, which we divided in six equal parts, and each man 
cooked his own that night or next miorning, according to taste. 
Cooked on a gridiron on which bacon had heen fried just pre- 
viously it had a most delicious flayor. 

The two erratic sophomores, not satisfied with the camping 
place, insisted on going over toa great sandbar in the middle ot 
the river. So ihey left our camp with one boat and a lantern, and 
after much splashing about and paddling they found it. Next 
morning they reported a pleasant night and persuaded the rest of 
us to pack up and join them for breakfast on their island. 

After breakfast we climbed Petonwell rock, which is simply a 
pile of rocks 200 to 800ft. high, rising abruptly from the flat sur- 
rounding country, right at,the river’s edge. Such masses are found 
extending for many miles through the State, though often very 
farapart. They are the remains of an ancient and extensive line 
of cliffs. One of the party climbed Petonwell in rather scant 
attire, ashe liad awakened that morning to find his only pair of 
pants caught on a log projecting into the water and trailing down 
stream in the swift current, where they bad evidently been all 
night. How they got there remains a mystery to this day. 

A lazy forenoon, with a long camp at dinnertime and ashort 
afternoon’s paddle combined to make that day’s trip a short one, 
and toward night the whole party agreed to try one of the huge 
sand bars, so frequently showing their broad brown backs in the 
sun. So we camped below the little sandy village of Germantown. 

We found the sandbar an_ excellent camping ground and free 
from mosquitoes, the chief discomfort of Wisconsin River. The 
next day we bad an idea that we might reach the Dells and were 
on the lookout for their appearance. Passing in the morning sey- 
eral rocks like Petonwell and some traces of the sandstone forma- 
tion of the Dells, we came, about noon, tothe Big Dells, a misno- 
mer, since they are of much less interest than the Dells proper. 
These latter we reached at3 o’clock. That is, four of us came to 
the head of the Dells at that hour. We had some time to wait for 
the always-lageing sophomores, but at last we heard the melodi- 
our sound of the tin horns, with which we were each provided, 
and our answering toots soon brought them to us, 

Above the Dells the riveris nearly a mile wide, shallow and 
swift, and dotted with numerous wooded islands. At the Dells 
the river suddenly narrows, and cuts its way through six miles of 
solid sandstone in a channel 55 to 80ft. wide, but nearly 60ft. deep 
at ordinary stages of water, while at the spring freshets it boils 
and surges along a torrent sometimes over 125ft. deep, bearing on 
its tumultuous bosom great masses of drift wood and débris of 
every description. The drift wood comes chiefly from the many 
sawmills of the Wisconsin and its tributaries, and furnishes excel- 
lent material for camp-fires. In pallies and ravines all along the 
river it pots lodged in great “ricks,” which sometimes burn for 
weeks when set on fire. 

The soft sandstone of the Dellsis cut into every conceivable 
shape, noticeably the most striking resemblances to the hulls of 
great vessels, while cool grottos and cayerus are to be found with- 
out number, Small streams of the coldest spring water have cut 
passages down to the river by winding and tortuous channels 
making smooth-worn clefts in the rocks perhaps 75ft- deep, and 
often only a few feet wide, but here and there sweeping out great 
round caverns, and deep, pillared recesses. The sides of these 
Cletts are covered with moss and delicate ferns, which are kept 
green and fresh by the spray from waterfalls, and from springs 
which trickle down tke sides of the rocks. 

But it would be too much to try to describe the Dells of the Wis- 
consin. One must see the Witche’s Gulch, Cold Water Canon, 
Stand Rock, the Devil’s Jug, the Hornets’ Nest, and all the fan- 
tastic forms which the tireless water has cutout. It is not to be 
wondered at that the Indians make long pilgrimages from the far 
West to spend a few weeks of the Indian summer in this locality, 
so long a favorite haunt with them, and still fresh in the memories 
of Black Hawk and his adventures. 

We spent the resi of Saturday around the head of the Dells, and 
camped for Sunday and Monday in Cold Water Cation. Monday 
atternoon we floated down she six beautiful miles between us and 
the pretty little city of Kilbourn, saluting all whom we met by the 


way With a chorous of five tin horns and a whistle. As we passed 
down the channel we could see in the branches of the trees, high 
up on the top of the sand stone rocks, the drift, wood which had 
caught there when tlhe spring freshets, ‘the wicked water,” had 
swept through them, perhaps 40ft. above our heads. 

Then on to Portage, Where the Wisconsin and Vox rivers come 
Within a mile of each oilier, There two of the party deserted, 
going by rail to Lake Mona for afew weeks camp, The rest of us 
crossing by the canal to the Fox, proceeded down its slugs#ish and 
winding waters, whose channel, the Indians say, runs in the track 
of a great serpent which once inhabited the region, The journey 
down the Fox was uneventful, its chief variations being an occa- 
sional lock or dam, This river runs into Lake Winnebago at Osh- 
kosh and out of the lake at the twin cities of Neenah and Wenasha, 
making its way thence to Lake Michigan. On reaching the lake & 
storm prevented ils being crossed, but if the foot of the lake, 
twenty miles distant, could only be reached, home was but a few 
miles away. So the canoes were taken to the railroad station to 
await the northward bound train, As it came in the canocists, 
watching theit chance, as soon as the regular baggage was dis- 

osed of took the canoes and quietly but rapidly shoyed them, one 

vy one, into the baggage car, the baggage master looking on in 
dumb amazement and wondering if they were the president of the 
road and his suite that they should thus so coolly do so unprece- 
dented a thing. As the last boat went in, the conductor came 
rushing up with the withering query, “Do you wear boats?’ We 
told him we had worn little else for the past few weeks. 

The conductor was in a quandary. Th3 boats were in the car. If 
he stopped to take them out he would lose time, and a rival tram 
on a track parallel to his cwn would get ahead of him. So the bell 
rang, the train moved, canoeists, boats and all, and at the proper 
station we took our canoes out as though it was an every-day cus- 
tom. Mark this as one time when canoeists have got ahead of 
railroad companies, 

The foot of the lake was now reached, but a furious storm of 
witid and rain preyented any further progress: So the depot, 
which was near the river, was taken as a camp ground, and each 
man volléd up in his blanket and dreamed hé was at home. The 
next day was Sunday, and an early paddle down the river gave us 
all time to house out boats aud seek the friendly shelter of our 
own homes before the civilized world turned out to tee 

REDZEL- 


FOLRIDA HYGIENE—DIET. 


ET me, in treating of so important a branch of the study of 

hygiene as dietetics, enforce on the reader the full appreciation 
of the fact that every article of food which he allows to pass his 
alimentary canal will act directly and immediately with redoubled 
food or ill-effect on his system ina Southern clime; that the diet- 
ary indiscretions, which iu his Northern home, he can, with ap~ 
parent impunity, indulge in for amore or legs lengthy space of 
time, will in Mlorida bring a dire retribution with startling celer- 
ity and alarming effect, despite the supposed vigorous qualifica- 
tions of his gastric functions, Accepting the fact that Mother 
Nature has supplied us with intestinal coatings of marvelously ac- 
commodating and recuperative capacities, we must acknowledge, 
from the slow and painful stages of improvement of very dyspep- 
tic or bilious persons, however careful and self-denying, with 
whom we come in contact, that these organs once degenerated, 
perfect convalescence is rarely and then but tardily achieved, 

When we look into the culinary resources from which the ayer- 
age settler in Florida gains his diurnal sustenance, one has little 
difficulty in assigning the cause of any sickness that may prevail 
in the household; and a pallid skin cannot fail to take the place of 
the ruddy hue that should mantle the cheeks with the bloom of 
health and vigor, when indigestible substances. accompanied with 
frigid or torrid liquids alone grace the family board. 

Starting with the ''staif of life,” the almost unexceptional repre- 
sentative of bread is a steaming farinaceous compound termed 
“biscuits,” that on mastication forms doughy pellets lead-heavy, 
which if swallowed will defy the attack of the gastric juices, in 
their normal state, for hours. The carnivorous appetite is appeased 
with slices of pork, that with some weeks of desiccation on the 
shelf has assumed a woody, fibrous consistency. Thisis fried with 
its adjunct of stearic-rancidity, the former testing the powerful 
disintegrating action of one’s molars, and both collectively resist- 
ing the action of the digestive organs. A cup of seething hot tea 
or coffee, followed by a copious libation of ice-cold water is pro- 
jected upon the whole. The whole of the process of pseudo-nour- 
ishment is crowded into the space of a few minutes, and indiges- 
tion, biliousnéss, dyspepsia or some other ailment is the outcome, 
for which the Florida climate, in all its innocence, is wrathfully 
anathematized, 

That bread is the best staple aliment within the reach of human- 
ity is au axiom, but that it should be eaten no sooner than twelve 
hours after baking should be equally axiomatic, and hot “biscuits” 
(as those small rolls are falsely designated in the Southern States) 
should be eschewed, even by the cast-iron constitutioned, with as 
much aversion as the most malignant poison. Let it not be sup- 
pcesed that bread, even in a warm climate, must needs get stale 
when keptaday, If placed in an earthen receptacle or crock, it 
will remain soit, moist and equally as palatable as new hot bread, 
without having the evil tendencies of the latter. 

Bacon or salt pork (the “cracker” terms it meat, for it is the sole 
carneous nourisliment his soul aspires to) should for the most part 
be boiled, that ebullition may commence the resolyent process of 
this fibrous and saline aliment which must otherwise ovyertax the 
gastric powers. Boiling will also tend to eliminate much of the 
superfluous salt, which, if swallowed, invariably causes pangs of 
thirst. a sure premonition of some abnormal taxation of the intes- 
tinal juices. ] 

Regarding the subject of meat in Florida, I cannot refrain from 
expressing an opinion that the prevalent custom of serving it at 
meals a few hours after slaughtering, is both unnecessary and 
deleterious. Meat which is hung for a day or so in a dry place 
where a sufficient supply of air finds addmittance will not become 
tainted, and its inyproved flavor, combined with the tenderness 
acquired, renders it both gustable and easy of digestion, in fact a 
wholesome delicacy on the table, instead of being the source of 
arduous labor to dissect and equally laborious to digest. By the 
bye, paipaw trees are, lam told, easy of cultivation on Florida 
soil and are met with in many parts of the peninsula. How many 
owners of that useful tree are aware of the fact that meat hung 
in its branches or wrapped around with its leaves will become 
tender, however tough it has been before? The leaves of the paw- 
paw coutain saponaceous properties, and the lye acts on the ani- 
mal fibre. Boiling the fruit of the pawpaw with meat will like- 
wise produce the same effect. Do many of your readers know that 
in tropical America the saponaceous elements present in these 
leaves are utilized in the absence of soap. 

One of the significant deficiencies of the Florida diet is cow's 

milk, The common excuse has prevailed that one is unable to 
raise erassin Florida. But the continuous attention that has been 
given to this subject in the papers, showing how some six different 
kinds of nutritious grass tan be grown profitably in this State, to- 
gether with the fact that there are a number (not many, however) 
of families who feed their milch cows successfully on grass raised 
on their homesteads, shows that the excuses for the absence of 
fresh mijik are invalid, and that indolence or ignorance alone ac- 
counts for the lack. The writer has, unhappily, seen Many an 
infant’s death caused by the absence of this nutritious beyerage. 
And that children with pallid faces and subject to chills are not 
more commonly met with is amatter of surprise to myself, when 
the chief element for infantine developmentisabsent. Crab grass 
and Maiden cane are indigenous to Florida, and Johnson, Bermuda, 
Guinea, and Alfalfa or Lucerne grass are capitally adapted for 
Plovida soil. 
_ Before quitting the topic of heveraee, Ishould say that the cop- 
ious draughts oficed water during a hot day, poured into a heated 
stomach, are the cause of Florida’s quasi-dysentery epidemics. 
The most astonishing suicidal feat lever beheld without immedi- 
ately fatal results, is often accomplished in Florida, when I see 
persons apparently in full possession of their mental power drink 
ice-water and boiling hot tea or coffee in the same minute at their 
meals. The climate of Florida canuot be very hard on the human 
system when it permits such freaks as are common in this country 
of sunshine,—Petrel in The South. 


CANVAS BOATS AND CANOES.—Editor Forest and Stream: 1 
would like to join hands with CO. Wilmer Hallock in asking some 
of your readers who haye been there, to give us through FOREST 
AND STRHAM their experience with canvas canoes and boats. I 
Would like something of the kind that would defy the haggage 
smasher, and could be shipped as far up our inland streams as they 
are navigable for light craft. I could then cruise down. Some- 
thing light, easy to paddle; yet strong and large enough to carr 
two and luggage when necessary. In June, 1886, a friend and 
made a trip of nearly 200 miles in a rough boat made of heavy lum- 
her. We were eight days making the trip; it wasall downstream, 
hut when it came to a carry around a dam our boat was too heavy. 
Nevertheless we had a pleasant time, enjoyed the trip and liope to 
do it oyer again in a lighter boat.—_CLARtIOn (Ashbaugh, Pa.) 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AMATEUR OARSMEN.—We 
have received the minutes of the fifteenth annual meeting and the 
report of the Executive Committee, with the regatta rules and 
laws of boat racing. 


254° 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


SAGAMORE C. C. FALL REGATTA. 


ELE first annual regatta of the Sagamore C. C. was held in Lynn 
Harbor, near Boston, on Oct.9. There were three sailing 
races and a paddling race. ‘The course for the sailing races was 
from a point off Hay’s boat shop xround Sand Point buoy, thence 
around buoy off Gas house whart, thence to point of starting; dist- 
tance 246 miles, The prizes in the first class were: Club pennant 
to first, The American Canoeist for one year to second and a hand- 
some silk American flag to third, second class the same as first, 
The prize in the paddling race was an oil painting for first and 
club pennant for second, The prize in the special race was a club 
pennant for the championship of the club presented by Captain 
Bellatty. This pennant is to remain the property of the club and 
can never be held permanently by any one winner. 

The winners in the first class sailing race were Ibis, Frank Pass- 
more, 1h. 380m.; Jnlita, Charles Carleton, th. 380m. 33.; Yawata, 
John Center, 1h, 32m. ‘The winners in the second class race were: 
Nellie F,, John Raymond, th, 69m. 

The course for the paddling race was from the same point as the 
sailing to Iirst Channel buoy and return; distance 14 mile. The 
Winners were John Center, 5m,; George Center, im. 4s.; John Ray- 
mond 5m, 65, In the special race Yawata, John Center, came in 
first; Curfew, J, B. Center, second, and Ibis, Frank Passmore, third. 
The [bis would have come in firsiif Yawata had not fouled her 
near the finish. At conclusion of the race the members of the 
elub adjourned to the Revere house, where a dinner was served. 
Pollowing the banquet Captain Bellatty presented the prizes to 
the several winners and he in turn was presented witha handsome 
boquet by F. J. Ree inthe name of the club, Our club has 
12 active members with 17 canoes and 10 of them are sailing. 

Lynn, Mass. Staal 


THE MODEL YACHTSMAN AND CANOBING GAZRTTE,— 
This Gttle journal, which hasfor some time devoted part of its 
space to canoeing, lias now enlarged the canoe department under 
the direction of Mr. Thos. 8. Holding, R, GC. C,, better known as 
“Severn,” a cruising canoeist of experience. The October issue 
contains plans of a ‘‘Wear” canoe, by Alex. McLeod, Mate of Wear 
©.C. The dimensions of the boat are 1430, with a single board 
well forward and a drop rudder. The design is carefully worked 
out and shows a good cruising boat, though the tumble home is a 
feature now generally condemned, The racing rig has two ‘Las- 
sie” sails of 70 and 30ft, 


TORONTO. GO, GC, CHALLENGE CUP.—On Oct, 16 four canoes 
entered for the challenge cup of the Toronto ©, C.: Isabel, Robert 
Tyson; Alouette, W. A. Leys; Yanewah, D. B. J eh Una, Colin 
Fraser, Before the race the wind was very squally, so Alouette 
and Yanewah set their small sails. later on it moderated, and 
Isabel's big rig brought her in first. Una parted a halliard and was 
disabled for a time. 


EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING.—Com. Rathbun will 
see se meeting of the Hxecutive Committee in New York on 
INOY. Lo. 


A Ropy Parrprson Fon, for the benefit of the late Rody Pat- 
terson, Jr., has been started by the Mew York Spertsman. 


Machting. 


YACHT RACE EXTRA. 


AHE Yacht Race Extra published by the Formst AND STREAM 

is on dale at all news stands, or may be ordered direct from 

this office. [tis a 16-page review of international yacht racing up 

to the last taces. Has many illustrations, the lines of Galatea, 

Madge, America, Schemer, plans of Genesta, chart of course, etc 
Handsomely printed on fine quality paper, Price 10 cents, 


THE LAUNCH OF THE ALVA. 


pee some time past America has enjoyed the somewhat doubt- 

ful honor of possessing the largest steam yacht in the world. 
As faras looks and style are concerned the less said the better; but 
in tonnage America, was ahead. Other nations might, and did, 
awn. faster, handsomer and better steam yachts, but they were 
smaller and America was ahead in tonnage and bulk. Now that 
another large steam yacht is to be added to the fleet, itis a cause 
for congratulation that, besides being again the largest pleasure 
yacht afloat, she has some other pretentions. Steam yacht design- 
ing is a subject that as yet has received little attention in America, 
and while some fast and serviceable yachts haye been built here, 
and some have been elegantly and luxuriously fitted up below 
nearly all, especially in the larger sizes, have been crude and 
clumsy in design, savoring rather of the coaster and steam collier 
fhan of amy relationship to the pleasure fleet. This is largely due 
tothe few demands that have thus far been made on American 
yards, and to the fact that their practice has been almost entirely 
confined to trading yessels. The steam coasting fleet isalmost the 
only division of either the navy or merchant marine which an 
Anierican can look on with any degree of pride, the vessels being 
all of American design and construction, and admirably suited to 
their work. With this class of yessel only have American yards 
been concerned, only a dozen steam yachts of any size haying as 
yet been built here, so that the latter branch of designingis as yet 
almost in an experimental state. . , 

Beyond all question the handsomest and most imposing of the 
American steam fleet is Namouna, built on the Hudson River, but 
from an English design, and when Mr. Vanderbilt determined last 
winter to invest nearly half a million in a vessel intended to be 
the largest and finest pleasure craft afloat, he carried his patriot- 
ism only so far as to provide for building her at home, while he 
sourht for the designer of the Namouna to plan the vessel. Mr. 
St. Clare J. Byrne, of Liverpool, Eng., has long been known as a 
successful designer of steam craft, among his larger boats being 
Amy, 639 tons; Lancashire Witch, 479; Namouna, 740, Sunbeam, 
532: Miranda, 349; Rover, 565; Gitana, 471; Cuhona, 498; Jason, 416; 
Margaret 395; Dobhran, 440; while he tops the list with the new 
Alva of 1,238 tons. b 

The object of her owner was to have a yacht capable of making 
the circuit of the globe, and large enough to give accommodations 
for his family and friends on the longest voyage. The contract 
was given to the firm of Harlan & Hollingsworth, of Wilmington, 
Delaware, long known as among the leading American builders of 
iron vessels. The specifications call for the highest grade of ma- 
terial and workmanship, the vessel being built under Lloyd's 
highest survey, and under the personal supervision of their prin- 
cipal inspector in the United States, Mr. Thos. Congdon, The 
dimensions of the Alva are; 


Tene th Over alls. srses peep ew seen es eee = see 
Length for tonnage..... ist ansalent rene: le iasees 
Length on load water line 
Extreme beam. 
Moulded beam. 
Depth in hold... 
Depth moulded... 
Extreme draft....... 
Diameter of wheel. .... 
Measurement, O. M....... we 
Displacement in tons. ...,-....-.-- 2. .6 eee eee eee 1 
Area of midship section in square feet 


The hull is of low grade, open hearth, mild steel, made by the 
Linden Steel Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa. The scantlings are o _ the 
same size as for iron, though Lloyds allow a reduction of 17 per 
cent. for steel. The frames are of angle steel 4x8x%éin., spaced 
‘4in. centers throughout, with double frames at all bulkheads, 
alao across the keel for one-half the length of vessel amidships 
the main frames extending alternately to the stringer plate and to 
the rail. The reverse frames are 8x3x5-l6in. angle steel on every 
frame, and doubled in many places for strength. The floors are 
of steel plates, 7-16in. thick, by 86in. deep amidships, increasing 
in depth at the ends, and riveted to every frame. There 18 @ 
center keelson of intercostal plates, 7-16in, thick, 28in. deep, at- 
tached to the floors by double steel angles, pee sh DAE also 
two bars, 5x4x1-16in., angles on top edge, extending whole distance 
fore and aft, also the main bilge keelsons, formed by two angle 
bars, 5x4in,, back to back, running fore and aft, and ending in 
strong Plate breasthooks; the upper keelson has a heavy bulb steel 
bar, 8x84in., between the angles, foralength of 100ft. ene stays: 

The main deck is of steel for 76ft. amidships, and also under the 
forward deck house. The engines are three cylinder compound 
direct acting, high pressure cylinder, 32in. in diameter, and two 
Jow pressure cylinders 45in. diameter, stroke 42in. The cylinders 
are all steam jacketed with separate wearing cylinders and faces; 
the valve motion is the Joy patent and the yalyes are of the Thoms 
patent, the high pressure fitted with the piston valves, the low 
pressure with slide yalves. The piston rods and yalve stem are of 
steel. The crank shaft is of steel and weighs8 tons. The air, feed, 


[Ocr. 21, 1886. 


and bilge punipe are connected to the low pressure crosshead, The 
two return tubular furnaces are of steel, lift. diameter by 10ft. 
long, each having four Fox patent corrugated furnaces 42in, di- 
ameter, and also 298 3léin. tubes. The working pressure will be 
100lbs. The wheel is 18ft. in diameter and four-bladed, of man- 
ganese bronze, weighing 5 tons. Jt was castin Scotland, the duties 
onit amounted to 1,100. The vessel will be rigged with three 
Masts, Square rigged on the fore, She will, of course, be fitted 
with steam steering and hoisting engines, electric lights, con- 
euvens and all the conveniences common to the large steam 
yachts. 

The three deck houses are built in of steel, sheathed with teak- 
In the forward one is the chartroom, galley, reception room and 
main stairway, The middle house is devoted to the engine depart- 
ment, while the after one includes a ladies’ saloon and a second 
stairway to the library. 

The fore part of the vessel below is given up to the crew, while 
the extreme after part contains the officers’ quarters. Immediately 
abaft the forecastle are staterooms, store and bathrooms, then a 
large nursery, the main staterooms, and a dining saloon 31x 18ft. 
The pantry adjoins it, while stairs lead to the galley on déck and 
also to the storerooms in the hold where wine, ice, coal and provi- 
sions are kept, | 

Irom the dining saloon a passage way leads aft beside the engine 
space toa very handsome library, into which open more state- 
rooms. On one side of the passage way isa small recess from 
which the engines may be seen, The finish below will be plain 
rather than elaborate, but all will be in the best of taste, 

The bunkers will carry 300 tons of coaland the tanks 30 tons of 
water, while the condenser will supply 760 gallons per day. 

On Thursday of last week the yacht was ready for launching 
and lay in a carefully built cradle with flags flying from tempo- 
rary poles. During the morning a special tram brought from 
New York her owner, Mr, Wm. K. Vanderbilt, his wife, and a 
party of friends, Mrs. Vanderbilt’s sister, Mrs. J..A. Yanaga, Mr, 
Fred W. Vanderbilt, Mr. George Vanderbilt, Mr. Wintield Scott 
Hoyt, Mr. Porster, Mr. etl Mr. H. B. Hollins, Mr, Oliver King, 
Mr, Chauncey M. Depew, r. J. Fred Tams and Commodore 
Cass Canfield, Seawanhaka C. Y. 0. 

By noon they were on board the yacht, a platform being erected 
on the forward deck. Here a wooden trough was arranged, in 
which was a bottle of American wine. At 1:22 the first rally began 
and the wedges were driven home until the weight of the vessel 
rested on the ways. The keel blocks were then split out, the bilge 
ways were saywn free, and with a push from the jacks the 
yacht started, and at 1:39 entered the water, As she left the ways 
Mrs, Yanaga broke the bottle of wine with a silyer-headed ham- 
mer and christened the yacht Alva, after Mrs. Vanderbilt. 

After the launch the workmen were all dismissed for a half 
holiday, Mr, Vanderbilt paying for the time they lost. The yacht 
will be completed in about two months. 

Christiana Creek is so narrow that the yacht struck the opposite 
bank and rested in the soft mud, On Saturday an attempt was 
made to haul her off by warps and a crab, when a line parted and 
aes several of the workmen, injuring two and killing one out- 
right. 


RESISTANCES OF MAYFLOWER AND GALATEA. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

One of the funniest things ee a funny things which 
the Mayflower-Galatea races have brought out, is the attempt to 
decide the merits of the two yachts by the question of the resist- 
ances which their hulls encounter to motion in the water, disre- 
garding entirely the primary requisite in the design of any sailing 
vessel, Whether for commerce or pleasure, that her form shall be 
such as to enable her to sustain the power from which alone any 
motion is obtainable. But preposterous as such a proposition is, 
it'suggested a comparison of certain data, and the result is inter- 
esting, for a comparison of the yachts even on this basis of resist- 
ances. 

li happens thatin some important elements the Mayflower is 
almost identical with a vessel whose resistances are thoroughly 
known—the steamer Greyhound, famous through Mr. Froude’s ex- 
periments with her on the resistances of ships. Not having the 
full report of Mr. Froude’s experiments before me, I take the data 
from Mr. W. H. White's “Naval Architecture.” 

The beam of the Greyhound was 38334ft., the length of her 
entrance was 75ft. Her entrance was therefore two and two-tenth 
times her beam orfour and four-tenth times her half beam. I[ 
have not the exact length of Mayflowe1’s entrance, but assuming 
it to be the same proportionally as that given in yourissue of Aug. 
26 for Puritan, viz.,58 per cent. of her waterline length, it would be 
between 49 and S0ft. Assuming it to be the same proportion as 
Priscilla’s, viz., 60 per cent., it would be 51ft. Taking the lowest 
and most unfavorable figure (as her beam is 23!4ft.) her entrance 
would be two and seven-hundredth times her beam, or four and 
fourteen-hundreth times her half-beam. Practically, then, the 
bow-wedge of Mayflower is identical with the bow-wedge of Grey- 
hound. In other words, the Mayflower would be practically as 
sharp as Greyhound, and the most important element in wave- 
making resistance, when each were moving at her appropriate 
speed, would be practically identical in both boats. I have indi- 
cated this by a diagram, Vig. 1, drawn to scale, showing half the 
entrance wedges of Greyhound and Mayflower. Their almost 
complete identity is manifest. 


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But. the showing for the Mayflower does not stop here. Mr. 
Froude states (paper before the British Association, 1875) that the 
lines of Greyhound were yery full and bluff. Mayflower on the 
other hand is one of the most perfectly modeled boats ever pro- 
duced on her dimensions, and unquestionably the real fineness of 
the yacht is indicated by a wedge sharper than that shown, while 
the fineness of the steamer must be indicated by a blunter wedge 
than is shown. In other words, the wayve-making resistance of 
Mayflower is a less important element in her total resistances, at 
her appropriate speed, than was the wave-making resistance of 
Greyhound among her total resistances, at her appropriate speed. 
Now the wave-making resistance of G Beoaung is a thoroughly 
determined quantity. At 8 knots (9 miles) her wave-making re- 
sistance was only 30 per cent, of total resistance (sometimes the 
frictional resistance is put as high as 80 or 90 per cent.). So, at 
that speed friction was more than twice the wave-making resist- 
ance. The appropriate speed of Greyhound is stated fo have been 
10 knots (1144 miles. Up to that speed her waye-making resistance 
did not increase disproportionately. Now we have seen that May- 
flower’s form is such as to make it very probable that at her 
appropriate Bree her waye-making resistance is eyen lower pro- 

ortionately than Grevhound’s, her form being far fimer. Taking 
Mr. White's formula for the relation between length of entrance 
and appropriate speed, it would follow that the appropriate speed 
of Mayflower is about plus 9 knots, but call it 8 knots (9 miles) per 
hour, up to which her wave-making resistance does hot increase 
disproportionately, and we have good reason for assuming, until 
the matter is definitely decided by a towing test, that up to that 
speed her frictional resistance 1s the principal element which 
opposes her progress. Nine milesis very fair sailing speed, far 
higher than Galatea has been required to make in any of her 
races this summer. For a, beat to windward with a fair breeze 
and not very rough water, it would be a very good speed indeed. 
I restate the result of the discussion in a sentence: 1 : 

Up to the average speeds of a sailing yacht, the frictional resist- 
ances of Mayflower probably exceed all her other resistances put 
together, and are the ones chiefly to be considered. 

Galatea’s wave-making resistance is probably less than May- 
flower’s, but not by any means less in the proportion in which her 
beam is less. She has considerable ot what is practically straight 
middle-body at her waterline, while Mayfiower has practically 
none. The effect of this isa virtual widening of the bow wedge 
and increase of wave-making resistance, bringing Galatea in this 
respect nearer Mayflower's level. The effect of her straight mid- 
dle-body is also more likely to affect her resistance unfayorably 
than favorably. So far as it goes, its effect is also to bring her 
nearer Mayflower. ; 

As to the frictional resistance of the two yachts there is no 
question whatever. Galatea’s is much in excess of Mayfiower’s, 
by reason of het immensely greater under-water body and its con- 
sequently increased friction-making surtiace. 


Comparing Mayflower with a tested vessel (Greyhound) her re- 
sistances up to the speeds likely to be eaiteat ave nntoipalis fric- 
tion. Wave-making is less important. Galatea has a narrower 
wedge, but not narrower in the proportion of her lesser beam, and 
her middle body is also, in accordance with theory, probably an 
injurious factor. Her frictional resistances afé unquestionably 
much in excess of Mayflower’s and the conclusion is pointed to’ 
with great force, that the total resistance of Mayflower, at the 
speeds usually reached by both vessels, is not greater than—prob- 
aly not equal to—but less than the resistances of Galatea. 

This can only be absolutely determined by a towing test, but 
until that is made the conclusion above reached finds strong sup- 
port in high quarters, Itis clearly the opinion of so good a judge 
as the London Field, In its comments on the last Genesta-Puri- 
tan sah it said last fall: “Dhe shallower form of Puritan being 
better adapted for high speeds, she slipped Genesta very easily,” 
Speaking of the resistances of sailing vessels, Mr. White says, in 

Naval Architecture”: “For speeds such as are ordinarily attained 
under sail, it appears not unreasonable to assume that frictional 
resistance furnishes by far the larger portion of the total resist- 
ance,” And itis to be obseryed that he is speaking of merchant 
vessels, in which the element of waye-making resistance holds a 
much higher relative place than in the case of finely modeled 
yachts like Mayflower. , 

By one consent it has been admitted that the old America was a 
model of form, Now, her entrance on the scale giyen in your 
Yachting Supplement, was, in 1881, 52ft., her beam 2att., practically 
the same as the Mayflower’s, The entrance was two and two-tenths 
her beam, her bow wedge therefore almost identically the same as 
Mayflower’s, taking for the latter’s entrance 4ft.; if we take fist, 
then if was so near that even the practiced eye could not discern a 
difference in the angle, It will not be contended that America 
was more finely molded on her dimensions than Mayflower is, and 
Mayflower has the unquestioned adyantage over America of 4 
much smaller immersed surface. This last comparison is given 
to emphasize the high position Mayflower must take when the 
question of resistance is considered. 

Mayflower has not been tested in very rough head seas, but 
Thetis, of the same tpye, has been, and the show she made of the eut- 
ter in exceptionally severe conditions isa part of theseason’s record. 
Sachem, a two-masted Mayflower, has been tested in a very stiff 
breeze and rough tumble of a head sea against the very flower of 
English racing craft, and the restlt is also a matter of record. As 
to Mayflower’s probable performance, I cannot do better than 
quote the ForEST AND STREAM on the result of the first trial race 
and Mayflower’s work on the seas outside the Hook. You said: 

Stately, with steady swing, the queen of the American fleet was 
claiming her due, With long, measured rise and fall, Burgess’s 
best clipped the seas under plain sail in a style that proclaimed 
her unapproachable by aught native to our waters.” 

Yet there are some other boats “native to our waters,” both 
keel and centerboard, which are very fine performers in @ sea- 


way. 

Hie. 21s drawn simply to indicate the superiority of form of 
Mayflower over Greyhound, to enforce the comparison of resist- 
ances above made. Mayflower is traced from prints published 
this summer. Greyhound is based_on eross sections of British 
war vessels given by Sir Hdward Reed in a paper on “Worms of 
Ships,” read before the Institution of Civil Mngineerslast May, It 
undoubtedly represents Greyhound less full and ngly than she 
was, and so errs unfayorably to Mayflower. The triangles in Vig, 
2 give a ready and forcible commentary on the absurdity of those 
who claimed last year that Puritan was ‘too shallow to go to 
windward,” D. W. B. 


ELECTRICAL LAUNCHES. 


apie following account of the electrical boat, Volta which lately 
erossed from Dover to Calais, is given in the London Zimes: 

The latest example of an electric boat prior fo the Volta is 
afforded by a steel launch built by Messrs, Yarrow & Oo, during 
the present year for the torpedo seryice in the Italian Nayy. This 
boat is 36ft. long by 6ft. 4in. beam, and is propelled by a screw 
driven by aduplex Reckenzaun motor. She madeon the measured 
mile 8.43 miles per hour, and is now in regular service at Spezzia. 
Tn each case the electric current is stored in a battery composed 
of the Electric Power and Storage Company's cells. 

The latest outcome of electrical science in the present direction 
is the Volta, which is steel built, measures d7ft, long by 6ft. 10in. 
beam and is fitted with a battery of 61 cells made by the Hlectric 
Power and Storage Company and a duplex Reckenzaun electric 
motor—that is, two motors carried on one driving shaft, By means 
of this motor the Speed can be varied without affecting the ac- 
cumalators, three speeds being Obtained from it, namely, slow, 
medium and fast. Mor the slow speed the motors are coupled in 
series, for the medium speed one motor only is used, while for the 
maximum speed the two motors are used in paralle!—that is, they 
are both worked at high pressure. Another important feature is 
that all these speeds are produced and the vessel started and stop- 
ped by means of one switch only, haying one handle, thus reducing 
the control of the speed of the boat to the simplest terms. There 
is a separate switch for reyersing the motion of the motors from 
ahead to astern and vice versd, and this is done by simply TO VOTE 
the current through armature without interfermg with the field 
Tmagnets and requiring only two brushes to effect the operation 
which brushes are never moved, The motors, which are placed 
well aft, directly over the keel, measure together 3ft. 10in. long hy 
1ft. 9in. wide and 12%4in. high oyer all, They weigh 7a0Ibs. and de- 
velop a maximum of 16-horse power on the brake, The Volta is 
propelled by a three-bladed screw 20in. in diameter and lin. pitch, 
coupled direct to the motor shaft. The propelling machinery 
makes about 600 revolutions per minute at the slow speed anil 
about 1,000 revolutions per minute at fullspeed. The storage cells 
weigh about two tons and are arranged along the keel of the ves- 
sel beneath a wood decking. 

The battery of the Volta was charged by a dynamo on shore at 
Doyer, the electric-motive force at starting being 120 volts at 28 
ampéres, She passed the pierhead at Doyer at 10.41 A, M, and 
made the pierhead at Calais at ?.42 P. M., the run haying thus oc- 
cupied 8 hours 51 minutes, She carried on board Gen, Brine, RK. h., 
Mr. Reckenzaun, Mr. Stephens, and several scientific gentlemen, 
making with the crew 10 persons in all. The Volta didnot take the 
direct route, having gone somewhat off her course when nearing 
the French coast. She was propelled at slow speed (600 revolutions 
per minutes), im order to economize the current and insure its last— 
ing the whole run, speed not being so much an abject as to demon- 
strate the practicability of a vessel making such a voyage by 
electricity. On testing the battery at Calais no difference what- 
eyer was tound, the cells still showing 28 ampéres, as at starting. 
The progress of the boat through the water was very smooth and 
noiseless, so much go that, as stated by us yesterday, a sleeping 
gannet was captured by hand as the boatiwas passing it, and was 
conveyed back to Dover. On the returned journey, which wasrun 
at slow speed, Calais pierhead was passed at 5.14 P, M., and Dover 
pierhead made at 7,47 P. M,, being 4 hours 23 minutes for the run 
—or a total of 8 hours 14 minutes employed in traveling the double 
journey, exclusive of the stoppage at Calais. The current re- 
Mained constant at 28 amperes up to 5 P. M., but at 6 P. M. it was 
found to have dropped to 2), another ampére being lost before 
Dover was reached, An excellent margin of power, however, still 
remained, and the last half mile was run at the high speed, the 
motors and serew roAriUe 1,000 revolutions per minute, The 
practicability of electrical propulsion was thus successfully de- 
monstrated and the way. doubtless paved for the further appli- 
cation of the principle in the direction indicated by the ass of 
craft to which it had previously been applied. 


THETIS AND STRANGER—Editor Forest and Stream: Mr. 
Kunhardt has made several mistakes in his resumé of this year’s 
yacht racing, to one or two of whichI should like to call atten- 
tion. He says no sloop entered against Shona in Hastern race be~ 
cause they were afraid to do so; thatis untrue, Shadow did not 
enter because her owner and sailing master were on the Puritan- 
The owner of Thetis was also on Puritan in consequence, and The- 
tis carried clubtopsail when Puritan and others were topmasts 
housed and was thereby handicapped, In the New York Y. ©, re- 
gatta the Thetis won in her class, not Bedonin, as stated, Bedouin 
was in first class. In the Fourth of July race in Boston, Sener 
had practically a walk-over, as Syren was only put in to oblige 
Mr. Warren and make a race without either hope or expectation 
of winning. Mr. Kunhardt has apparently entirely forgotten the 
Newport Cup race. The true record isas follows: Stranger) starts 
with 4 firsts; Thetis 9 starts aud 5 firsts, There is nothing like be- 
ing accurate. The owner of Thetis on request of Regatta Com- 
mittee, N. Y. Y. C., gave up his claim to second class prize, but he 
did not give up his right to it. Mr. Kunhardt, as usual, shirks the 
point in the Stranger-Thetis matches. sloop Thetis drowned 
out the entter Stranger coming round the Cape from Newport to 
Marblehead. The Thetis is not sparred tight for et weather, 
although she could never probably be made a first-class light- 
weather boat, and her owner wished to put off the match races 
till spring as her present gear and sails ave worn out, having been 
severely strained during three seasons; but consented to sail the 
present autumn to oblige Mr, Warren. Stranger and Thetis haye 
sailed together 4taces, 2 drifting matches and the Newport fiasco. 
Thetis won 3 races, Stranger 1 race, 2driftsand the fiasco. Bedouin 
wou Hastern Y. C. regatta, not Stranger._-SLOOP CRANK. 


Ocr, 21, 1886.] 


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qiuete Coot, lay off Elizabeth City for six days, taking occasional 

spins up and down river under reefed canvas, as the south- 
crepe winds continued to blow stiff. Upon. purchasing some 
stores I discovered a material difference in quality in_the hard 
bread and canned goods from those obtained in New York. So 
much of the trade of the Southern country merchant is derived 
from the African population that ‘‘nigger goods” lower the quality 
of the stock he carries. Soda crackers are not to be had below 
Norfolk, a substitute of cheap flour taking their place at 10c. the 
pound. Potatoes are scarce out of season, for want of suitable 
storage. Right in the heart of a potato growing country the 
people actually import from the North the very potatoes they 
shipped North in spring. Hence they sell at 35 and 40c. per peck. 
A good cigar is out of question, the man who buys six for a 
quarter being looked upon as as pendthrift, the average inhabitant 
indulging in “two for five.” If the cruiser is atall particular in 
what he consumes, he should store up at Norfolk and make ar- 
rangements to haye supplies shipped from time to time, which can 
be easily done via the Norfolk Southern R, R. and steamboat con- 
nections reaching nearly all the ports on Albemarle and Pamlico 
sounds. Compared to other towns on these inland seas, Elizabeth 
is, however, quite metropolitan and the last place which ranks 
more than a country village. It looked like a moral sort of town, 
but does not quite live up to its looks. Sunday TI pulled ashore for 
newspapers and a “five scenter,” incidentally inquiring for soda 
water, the day being quite warm. There wasn’t any to be had on 
the Lord’s Day, but if I chose to try the side door of a certain 
hotel they would not let me out without whisky enough to quench 
the thirst of a crowd. Now Southern whisky is the vilest, poison 
on earth, rank fusel oil which speedily drives its victims into the 
madhouse, so the hint was lost upon me, No wonder that the 
cause of ppuiperande has taken firm root in man of the counties 
I passed through and the curse of Southern fusel oil banished for 
alltime. A person need not be a fanatic to concede that total ab- 


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stinence from Southern whisky is a blessing so manifest that self- 
respecting communities should hasten to place the beastly com- 
pound beyond the pale of thelaw. I had excellent opportunities 
for observation during this cruise. In Dare county prohibition 
had been in force so long that the rising generation was TOWing 
up without the acquired taste for whisky and rejected the stuft 
with natural disgust. General thrift, cleanliness,, health, peace 
and content pervaded the villages and settlements of the county. 
Brawlers, wife beaters, loafers, highwaymen or thieves were un- 
known. The population of Dare county is composed mainly of 
fishermen, trappers, boat builders, storekeepers and persons fol- 
lowing the sea. In the aggregate they are described by Northern 
travelers as semi-savage, illiterate and green in the ways of the 
world. In truth, I found them bright, honest, fearless, liberally 
disposed, sound in body and mind, a self-reliant community, work- 
ing out its own salyation with courageous abnegation and a sense 
of duty to the general welfare which is totally wanting in North- 
ern societies. Dare county will never go back to whis y- Nota 
man can be found willing to recede from the position taken. Yet 
these people were once the slaves of alcohol, and the influence of 
the groggery was as powerful in the politics of the county as it is 
in Northern cities at this day. | 

In Hyde county, the wealthies and richest agricultural section 
of the Old North State, Southern whisky has full sway, and the 
contrast with Dare was in some respects striking. The villages 
bristled with filthy dens, about which the country “bum? was 
plentifully represented. Bloated hangers-on loafed in the streets 
with no other object in life than to have some one “set em up” 
for their gratification, Dejected-looking specimens were pointed 
out by the score as So-and-So, who once owned a great plantation, 
but got to drinking, drove his family from their hearth, sold all he 
had and is now on the verge of starvation; or else it was a wreck 
of humanity who once had “‘the biggest store in town,”’ but failed 
because he could not leave fusel oil alone. The rum shop has his 
wealth and warrants are out charging him with being a defaulter. 
Outrages against life and property were more common than in 
Dare, the pocket pistol was playing its part, the court calendar 


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was full and so were the jails. But to the honor of Hyde county 
be it said, a popular move in favor of total abstinence was on foot 
during my visit, with prospects of a speedy banishment of South- 
ern whisky over the county line. { , 

In that 1 haye a personal interest, having been obliged, for the 
sake of mock courtesy, to swallow my share of the rotten decoc- 
tion while ashore ona tour of observation. It is safe to conclude 
that communities which have within themselyes the moral 
strength to drive from the threshhold a vice so universal and deep- 
rooted as the swilling of whisky, possess stamina and character 
which insure a prosperous and influentialfuture. Certainly Lcan- 
not withhold my own admiration for people in the South who have 
accomplished what we in the North confess ourselves unable to 
parallel, bos 

It was a fine evening with scarce any wind, when the Coot an- 
chored in deep water off “the City,” with the object, of getting 
away early next morn bound west up Albemarle Sound. The 
long swell usually heaving in tothe docks had subsided and the 
Coot swung idly to her 25-pounder in a glorious moonlit scene. It 
seemed as though the period of gales from southeast had at last 
come toan end. With the night air a fishing schooner was watted 
in and dropped anchor within easy hail. The old man atthe tiller 
proved to be the father of a youngster I had allowed to pull about 
in My punt, so we were at once upon good terms. “What sort of 
weather to-morrow,do you suppose? Are we through'with the south- 
easters?”’ The old man replied that it was about time, for it looked. 
like a shift into the northward. This would have suited me ex- 
actly, as it would have made a weather shore of the northern 
coast and given me smooth water for the 50-mile run to Edenton. 
What little experience I had in Albemarle served to inspire me 
with great respect for the turbulent sea in that sound. When the 
inhabitants, all of them accustomed to boat sailing, uniformly 
expressed their astonishment at my venturing out in sosmall a 
concern as the Coot, it added to my fears that the boat might not 
be equal to the occasion. , : A 

Sure enough, the following morning broke bright and clear with 
light puffs from the north, and cheerily sail was made on the Coot 
my friend the fisherman having already cleared out for a load o 
fish he was to “run” from some big fishery to market. I made 

him out a mile on his way, but with sails flapping in a zone 
of annoying calm, The Coot soon ran up in company, and 


2G ys a there we lay for an hour until the wind started up with re- 


newed vigor from the old quarter, southeast. We then com- 
menced beating down the Pasquotank River, digusted with 
the luck, Before long we both had all we could stagger to 
and went piling head first into the choppy seas which made 
almost simultaneously with the wind, The Pasquotank is 
two to three miles broad, about as wide as the Tappan Zee 
abreast of Nyack. The water flew fore and aft the decks as 
the Coot pegged away in long boards from shore to shore. 
The fisherman, nearly twice the Coot’s length, had the best 
of the footing, but could not hold as good a wind, so we Bune 
together pretty well. But in time the Coot winded so much 
on the smack that I was piloting the way some distance 
ahead. The wind increased, and when reefing became neces- 
sary the fisherman gave up, heading into Little Flattie 
Creek half way down the river. The chart had no sound- 
ings for the creek, so l preferred running into shoal water 
ih under a point on the western bank and lowered away in 

about three feet, with hard sand bottom, and got 

the glasses to bear on my friend. He sailed a devious 


2 a ae thee. LT. course in great circles into the creek, using a 


sounding pole to pick out the tortuous channel, 
and yee eal in rounded up for the day and night. 
The Coot tossed about a good deal, but with the 
evening the blow subsided. Next morning both 
boats got underway, the Coot beating down the 
west shore and the fisherman crossing the river, 
bound east to Powell’s Point. After getting round 
Wade's Point sheet was_eased away, a pleasant 
southeaster lifting the Coot along finely till noon 
when it breezed up again and the sea ran high, 
Big Flattie Creek and Little River were passed 
and then Perquiman River was opened. Here the 
shores grew bolder and the general level of the 
land lifted more and more with every mile to the 
west. There isa black spar buoy off the western 
extremity of the river, but_1I failed to make it out 
and drove right on for Bat Island, The water was 
shoaling and the sea very bad, haying a translatory 
sweep and the characteristics of regular breakers. 
The Coot, was swept along each time with a curl- 
ing comber following, threatening to pile in over 
the stern. The skiff was going through frightful 
antics but was shipping Only spray. J wished to 
reef, but in the steep sea that was out of the ques- 
tion, as the helm could not be let go for an instant. 
The sky grew overcast ald the atmosphere murky, 
aes a pose up yess 
he e Coot was not driving 
4 zlly Hawks. on to destruction. ‘The 
chart showed only 2ft. of 
water between Bat Island 
and the mainland. ‘To 
haul on the wind under 
whole sail in such a sea 
would have meant a cap- 
size. The sea alone would 
have tumbled the’ boat 
over, It was 18 miles 
from Bat Island to Eden- 
ton Harbor, and I did not 
dare to stand on in the 
blow with a heavy sea 
abeam, To make a harbor 
behind Bat Island was the 
only course possible and 
this involved crossing a 
bar with 2ft. of water by 
chart. I relied 
upon an extra 
foot of water, ow- 
Ing to the prevail- 
ing southeasters, 
and steered into 
a seething mass 
of angry break- 
ers. Numerous 
x lines of stout 
poles with nets 
hung thereto, 
which could be 
made out with 
pence Nara the 
* : usk, adde to 
Mezer, wn ihe trouble, as I 
tried to keep the 
sail from jibing 
while picking a 
way through, The 
last soundings with the oar had given 6ft. A moment more 
and we would be on the bar, which rises like a narrow wall. Anx- 
iously I awaited the first thump. The sea would be certain to 
Sweep me over and clear if the boat did not actually stick. In 
such an event she would have been slewed round broadside, 
thrown on her bilge and stove to pieces. The breakers became 
more forbidding, being now amass of foam from crest to crest. 
The Coot steered very wild. I sounded again. Hight feet! We 
had crossed the bar without knowing it, and were safe in deep 
water beyond. The sea at once smoothed, and I felt a sense of 
relief which found yent in a fresh pipeful, while the boat was 
sailed into the mouth of the Yeopim River and rounded to in 5ft. 
for the night under the shadow of the densely wooded shore, 
Distance run 32 miles, though nearly 40 were made, allowing for 
the beat out of the Pasquotank. Bearing due south I could make 
out Laurel Point Light on the south shore of Albemarle. Its 
beams were like good company in the solitude prevailing all 
round. But I was not the only man within hail. After the 
evening meal, while I was filling my pipe, there came a noise ot 
puffing steam and shouts made their way through the cabin 
doors. Before I reached the cockpit a familiar voice sang out: 
“Hello, Cap! Youhere! Bully for you!” Through the darkness 
I made out the captain of the tug Manistee, of Norfolk, who had 
offered me a friendly tow through the canal during the passage 
down. He had pulled alongside in a skiff. We exchanged yarns 
after which he left to look up an endless raft he was to tow back 
to Norfolk. Later in the cruise we met again and the Coot was 
glad to hitch on to just such a raft for a lift through the canal on 
the homeward yoyage. : 

Got out early next morning and found the sea had subsided 
greatly during the calm-night. The regulation southeaster had 
already struck in, so the Coot was logging it quite fast up the 
coast. The water shoals off Bluff Point as I found out by the in- 
creased sea and its onward motion. Hauled up to clear the red 
can buoy far out from the Point, there ave more sheet past Sandy 
Point and squared away for Horniblow Point. Here we jibed over, 
picked up the beacons leading in and with a stiff wind and follow. 


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[Ocr. 21, 1886. 


ingsea droye up towards the town. ‘The true wind was lost suddenly 
and sha'p puis ahead put the Coot to beiting wp with her gang- 
way afloat, forcing her to beg frequently. The great number of 
seines and pound nets in the harpor stand for the chief industry of 
the place. The town from the water is pleasantly located, at- 
tractive and prosperous in Appearance. Several prominent white 
buildings on a grassy knoll, some fine residence with handsome 
grounds and the terminus of the Norfolk Southern Rh. R, face the 
mariner coming wp the harbor and make a yery favorable im- 
Wession. You keep the railroad docks close aboard after leaying 
he last black beacon to port and then steer up the middle of a 
ereek for good protection and six feet of water. Vessels of more 
draft anchor below in the roads where there is 13ft. oO. P. i, 


THE COMING SCOTCH CHALLENGER. 


OTHING further has taken place in regard to Mr, Boll’s chal” 
Tenge since our last issue, the letter tothe New York Y. C 

not being yet made public. The present position seems to be that 
the challengers would prefer to build a yacht of 70 to 7btt. rather 
than one of 85tt., and have written to know what size of yacht the 
New York Y. C, propose to meet them with. As there is nota boat 
in the fleet under 80ft. waterline that could hope to sailfor the 
cup, and _as it is extremely improbable that tlie defenders will con- 
sent to give up those already built and construct one or more of a 
giniller size, the question is easily answered. 

For a. week past Mr. G. L. Watson, of Glasgow, who will design 
the new boat, has been in New York and Boston, his purpose being 
to learn something of the American yachts and the conditions 
which prevail here, before deciding on the new boat. 

}}The following account of Mr. Watson and his work appeared 
lately in the Boston Herald: 

“Of the Hnelish yacht designers of the present day, Mr, 
George L. Waison, of Glasgow, Scotland, stands among the fore- 
most. He is only 34 years of age, and ‘at home’ is generally con- 
sidered the best ‘all round’ designer of the old country. Tt was 
while in the employ of Messrs. Inglis that young Watson turned 
his attention to yacht designing and building. Mr. John Inglis, 
Jr., was one of the most scientific shipbuilders in the United King- 
dom, and Mr. Watson seryed his apprenticeship with a good mas- 
ter, During the time he was learning his trade he spent his eve- 
nings in the study of nayal architecture, and in 1874 started in 
business for himself as anayal architect and marine surveyor. At 
that time the yacht Pearl was the famous five-tonner. She was 
built by Fife, of Fairlie, Scotland, and was at the height of her 
glory. Some dozen or more five-tonners had been built to beat 
her, but none of them succeeded in lowering her colors, The 
rachting interest at this time was building wp in Ireland, and Mr. 

Watson received an order from an Irish gentleman to build a, five- 
tonner, the conditions being that she should beat the famous Pearl, 
otherwise the yacht was tobe left on the hands of the designer. 
Young Watson accepted the terms named, and soon after he began 
work on the plans, It was not long before the design was made 
and the yacht was completed a few months later, She was named 
Clothilde by her owner, and he lost no time in accepting the chal- 
lenge of the owner of the Pearl. In yachting circles the Pearl had 
such a record that Mr. Watson's boat was the subject of unfavor- 
able comment, and the now famous designer was laughed at. 
There was but little interest taken in the match, as it was consid- 
ered a foregone conclusion that the Pearl would win. It was a 
trying time for Mr. Watson, for he had put his money and brains 
into his yacht, 

The Clothilde beat the Pearl and did it handsomely, and imme- 
diately Mr. Watson rose in the opinion of English yachtsmen, 
Orders came in fairly well after this, and in 18/6 he designed and 
liad built the 5-tonners Vril and Freak. These yachts stood at 
the head of the 5-tonners for some time. Since 1876 Mr. Watson 
has advanced wonderfully as_a naval architect. The famous 
cutter Madge,now owned in New York, was designed by him, 
Her record is a remarkable one. Sheis a 10-tonner, and out of 24 
starts won 22 first and two second prizes. Her performances in 
New York are well known, as she beat every American yacht she 
sailed against, with the exception of the Shadow. The latter beat 
her once, but the Madge beat the Shadow in return. 

Beside designing sailing yachts, Mr. Watson has designed some 
of the best steam yachts in England, both for fishing and pleasure 
services. His skill in the profession he had chosen received the 
highest awards at the exhibition of shipwrights in London, and he 
was awarded the gold medal of honor for a design of a 700-ton 
steam yacht and also for a racing schooner yacht, which was 
about the dimensions of the American schooner yacht Fortuna. 
Beside being anaval architect, Mr. Watson has also been a con- 
tributor to scientific publications which are wholly devoted. to 
naval architecture. About six years ago he wrote a series of 
articles on yacht designing for Land and Water. He is at 

resent a2 member of the Society of Naval Architects of Nng- 

and, and his papers, which were recently read before that 
society, received the highest praise. Since being’ in business 
he has designed and had built for different parties over 180 
vessels of all descriptions, including the little steam launch, 
the cruising yacht, the fisherman and the racing cntter. All 
his boats haye turned out very well. Of those built in recent 
years, the cutters Vanduara and Marjorie, the 10-tonner Ulerin and 
the 5-tonner Doris rank among the best. The Vanduara, 90 tons, 
in her day held first place, and she was most, always a prize win- 
fie in thé races in which she started, The Marjorie, 65 tons, holds 
a high place in England to-day, and she is considered the best 

acht “by the wind,” the rex not excepted. She has beaten both 

rex, Galatea and Genesta on time allowance, and has won over 50 
prizes, The 10-tonner Ulerin, built two years ago, has also a re- 
matrkable record, and she has won over 50 prizes in two years, in- 
cluding a “Queen’s cup,” valued at £105. Coming down to last 
year, the 5-tonner Doris stands with a record unequalled by any 
yacht in England. The Doris measures 33.58ft.on the waterline, 
45.6ft. over all, extreme breadth 5,58ft,, extreme depth, 8.6ft, She 
carries about 7 tons of lead on her keel. Before the Doris was 
built the 5-tonner Shona, now owned in Boston, was considered 
the best in her class, until the 5-tonner Delvin was built, The 
latter beat the Shona. The Delvin in 1884 stood at the head of the 
‘tonners. A year ago last winter the Doris was built, and last 
summer was her first season, She beat the Delvin and Shona in 
every race she started against them, and at the end of the yearthe 
Doris had a record of 26 starts, She came in first 25 times and won 
54 first prizes. In one race she carried away her rudder, She also 
lost oue race through a protest. The Doris has started 7 times this 
season, and has taken first prizes in every tace of the 5-tonners. 
The 5-tonner Nora, designed for Mr, Allan, of the Allan Line, was 
almost as successful as the Doris, and has won over 60 prizes in 
three years. ano 

In steam yachts, the largest one that Mr. Watson has built is the 
Amy, 850 tons, for Mr. N. B. Stewart. He has also built the steam 
yacht Mohican, 700 tons, for Messrs. John and William Clark. | 

In appearance, Mr. Watson is a typical Scotchman, of slight 
built and an intellectual face. My. Watson has a great advantage 
in his business, being a practical shipbuilder and sailor, These 
two latter qualifications are of great help to him in his profession, 
as he cau. combine “rule of thumb” with “science.” The only 

acht of Mir. Watson's design in this vicinity is the cutter Baya- 
dere, built last year for Mr. J. Malcolm Forbes. The Bayadere 
has not been sailed in any races here, so that no comparison can 
be made of her as compared with American yachts of her class. 
Her owner has been so éngaged with the Puritan that he has not 
had time to get her in proper trim. 


MEASUREMENT RULES ABROAD. 


0 Wee season being over and the fleet laid up, the British yachts- 

man now seeks sport and excitement in a renewal of the un- 
dying and always novel question of measurement. Asusual, most 
of he discussion is neither instructive nor interesting, but some 
of the ideas are atleast amusing. One statement advanced, not 
in joke but in sober earnest, is that trex is hardly: a match for 
Marjorie to windward; Marjorie is 65 tons, Y. R. A. measurement, 
Galatea is still slower than Irex; hence “we have virtu- 
ally been racing a vessel of 60 tons or one of e uivalent 
speed, but without time allowance, with drop keel sloops of 
from 140 to 165 tons under our measurement, and under 
these circumstances if we are beaten we are not disgraced.” ‘This 
makes it all perfectly clear, especially asitcomes, not from an 
amateur but from a yacht designer well-known in his profession, 
Mr. C.. Clayton. Without dealing in detail with Mr. Clayton's 
letter to the London Field of Sept. 25, we would point out that 
Americans are not increasing but steadily decreasing the beam, 
and long since reached the maximum limit; also that in America, 
at least, it is by no means hopeless to match, a keel boat against a 
centerboard in any weather when there is wind enough to sail, as 
instanced by Clara, Bedouin, Oriva, Ulidia and Madge. 

Another correspondent of the Field offers a universal panacea of 
guaranteed efficiency, which he sets forth as follows: 

“Wor my part, my idea—which I am ready to support to the best 
of my ability, and are to see flourish—is for the Y. R. A., or some 
other body of yachting men, to settle on the plan of a practical 
fast cruising five (to begin with), with fair beam and draft, and 

blish it, so that pan coa Orne reNeSe could offer a prize for boats 
nilt on that plan, I believe, if men knew they would get a race 
for that boat, many who are about, or thinking of, building either 


a racing or cruising five would adopt the plan, and, if even five 
boats were built for St. George's Channel, there. would be a class 
ready that would give a most interesting race—interesting to the 
competitors, as it would be one purely of skill of handling; inter- 
esting to the public, as it would be bound to be a close contest, and 
the first boat in would be the winner; easy to the committes, as 
there would be no time allowance or sail area to he worked out, 
I believe other men would quickly follow, and that the ficet would 
be a large one; and I have, to acertain extent, experience on the 

oint, as Lam at present working up a like Glass of open boats, and 

ave already received more promises of boats being built on the 
plan than I anticipated, 

“In addition to the adyantages above mentioned, the class would 
have the following: First, the grand one of the boat being always 
a racer, as -a boat three or six years old would be in with the latest 
arvtiyal; as her sails could be renewed, and slie would only be 
handicapped by the buoyancy of the new boat, which could be 
neutralized, and against which her time would be better known. 
Secondly, a useful class that could be used for cruising purposes. 
Thirdly, one that would sell well; and fourthly, one that would 
not be a risk of loss to the builder by being a failure. They would 
not, of course, haye the speed of the narrow vessel with the great 
spread of canvas. Butit should not be forgotten that speed is 
only found by comparison, and racing more or Jess dry in a boat 
doing eight knots would be just as enjoyable as being moist in one 
doing ten or twelve, provided the quicker boatis notin the race 
to look at. As all the boats of the above class would be close 
together, they would appear to have a quicker pace than quick 
boats with a long interval between.” 

The beauty and simplicity of this scheme is something admir- 
able, the only objection to it being thatit was not made known 
sooner. Hadit only been adopted fifty or a hundred years since 
how much money would haye been sayed that has been wasted in 
building better boats, aud what a fleet the world would haye had 
now. 

Here is another excellent remedy for the ills that affect yachting. 


The present Y, R. A. rule is mee The proposition is to 
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amend it to read 0x5 The advantages of this plan are 


apparent, and need no comment or explanation. 

Land and Water discourses as follows on the same subject: 

“With the Royal Portsmouth Corinthian Y. C, regatta, ‘held last 
Saturday, yacht racing may be said to have come to a conclusion. 
It has been an eventful season, and by no means such a poor one 
as was propheriod in some quarters at the outset, Further, it has 
tended to show that the noble pastime cannot exist Many years 
longer if the attemptis made to carry it on under existing econdi- 
tions. The raison détre of the Yacht Racing Association may be 
summed up in the words, that it was instituted to “‘adyance yacht 
racing,” and such being the fact, the duty of asingularly practical 
body, having a secretary without peer in yachting knowledge, lies 
in the direction of devising a totally new formula in regard to 
yacht measurement. Hyen those yacht owners who have been 
most successtul this season in what is called the inferior class, will 
admit that things could be put on a fairer footing by a modifica- 
tion of time allowances in mixed matches, 

“But what we aim atis a matter of deeper import, viz., simply 
to put aside the present measurement rule, and in its place pass a 
law, not to be repealed for at least ten years, providing that yachts 
of all sorts and conditions should be measured and rated for time 
allowance according to load waterlength and sail area, We say, 
without the least hesitation, that such a step would-give an im- 
petus to yacht building; that it would bring to the fore nayal 
architects of the highest talent; that, instead of such a miserable 
article as the wall-sided, unshapely, ballast-box Galatea, we should 
have vessels without a fiat inchin them, and a much smarter craft, 
able fo sdil round the bastard tools, by courtesy called ships, with 
a centerboard in them, which have of late years defended the 
America’s Cup, 

“Tt is some years ago that Mr. Lampson, now Sir George, main- 
tained at one of the Y. R. A. meetings, that the measurement rule 
should be settled to stand for a certain number of years, but he 
was.either talked down or outyoted, yet the good sense of his argu- 
ment is obvious enough to-day. Bya sail area and load water- 
length rule, we not only contend, but are conyinced, that yested 
interests would not be interfered with, and no other way,in our 
opinion, presents to meet. this, the most formidable opposition to 


“he proposed newrule. The secretary of the Yacht Racing Asso- 


ciation should, without doubt, be left unfettered in deciding ona 
formula, as the tinkering of amateurs has,in the past, damned 
every well-devised scheme. It is fgr the good and future wellfare 
of yachting and yachtsmen we write thus strongly, and trust that 
our remarks may tend to getting the measurement laws amended 
ere another racing season comes round.” : 

With the major part of the above we can heartily agree, but we 
must take exceptionto the extremely uncomplimentary manner 
in which the new American yachts are spoken of. The British 
yachtsman has been accustomed to view all American yachting 
through a pair of spectacles, one lense of which shows the Y. R.A. 
rule as the epitome of the science of naval design, the one by which 
all things nautical must he judged; the other showing the center- 
board as something physically and morally wrong, a contrivance 
that no honest yachtsman would tolerate; and those who use and 
defend it as worse than a man who shifts ballast secretly or uses 
other unfair means of winning. Of late the former lense has been 
somewhat dimmed, and many are found who diseard itentirely, but 
they, for the most part, seck a Clear view through a singlo glass 
instead of double, and view the centerboard with still more extreme 
horror, 

Now, if there is a real desire fora veform back of all this dis- 
cussion, we would call the attention of those interested to seyeral 
facts very clearly seen on this side of the Atlantic. Wirst, there 1s 
absolutely no scientific basis for the Y. R, A. rule, a measure that 
has lost whatever accuracy it possessed in its early days, and whose 
yeteution until now is due almost entirely to conservatism and the 
influence of large vested interests. These alone have enabled it to 
hold its own in the face of science and plain common sense. 
Secondly, whatever the merits of many boats built under 
the Y. B. A. rule, a boat may be as far outside of it as 
Puritan and Mayflower and yet be an excellent craft in 
every respect. Thirdly—The two yachts above mentioned have 
already won a place which entitles them to the careful considera- 
tion and study of liberal and intelligent yachtsmen of all shades 
of opinion, and they cannot be disposed of summarily by a few 
opprobrious epithets as above quoted; but their merits and defects 
inust be weighed with the utmost scientific accuracy if any im- 
provement on them is to be made. 4 

Further, the same remark a pplies to the centerboard, We do 
not favor its use for large yachts, but it is indisputable that safe, 
able and thoroughly seaworthy centerboard yachts and ships have 
been built and are in constant use. There is adeal for our cousins 
to learn in yachting, if they have taught us something of late years. 
The present outlook is that they will be soon beaten by their own 
weapons, If they would avoid such a conclusion it is full time to 
abandon the ostrich-like policy of hiding the head rather than 
facing the eiemy; of mecasurin everything by their little foot 
rule and condemning on sight all that is too big for its capacity. 
Two seasans only have made a great change in the yachting world; 
‘Americans haye wakened up to new ideas, new methods, and with 
their successes thus far to back them, the British yachtsman who 
will keep ahead of them will have need of every means within his 
reach, 


CATBOATS ON JAMAICA BAY.—On Oct. Ii the first race of a 
series of three was sailed on Jamaica Bay for prizes offered by 
Henry Smith, of Ruffie Bar. The course was from Ruifie Bar to 
the can buoy off Point Breeze, thence to stake boat off Block Wall 
and home, 10 miles. There were 14 entries in the two classes: 

GLASS 2, 19 TO 25FT, 


St. Nicholas, G, Reed... i... 6... seer eee n ee seb eres e eee e tenes Seas 
Secret, D. Linton...,......-. El ae aobob rien ot EE 22.06 
Julita, Josaph Hatch............ MAN is dt SA 4 Ser cee! Peso bt Ob 
Gypsy Baron, Professor Warner ...-..r-+2ye+1 + eres sees eere ee 20.04 
Amphion, Dr. De Long....:..:--:.++..++- Witersran een tee ets 20.09 
Gracie, John Myer......-. eres tooth teebonn hat eet: 21.04 
So-So, A. Brandsley........2..--.22-5++ Se iitace red cere eae eae 20.01 
Ida K, G. Meyer... ces. s eee ne 22h adh eta ere nee eee reer t ore 20.0018 
Aurora, Warsching Brothers..,.....-..tse-es:+5 pr oat Bee 19 05 
: CLASS I, 1570 19rr. 
Uthel, J. Calmbach........-.-...-. ie legate ONE Ag. 
Plorence, Saftord & Wilson......... RS See: Pes, wrt 5 18.07 
Rita, John Tves*...- - ears pee putisee vewen esters tone 41608 
Kate, Jo Ueliotsom. - 7-251, i\ierccssr <-> Oia ete nn - 16.02 
Kit eu Oe Per ceioge tes Pench oot Beery Ae 15.04 


CATBOATS AT NEWPORT.—A second race was sailed on Oct. 
13 between Altna, Mr. G, G. King; 
Alice, W.R. Hunter; Dove, 8. W. Warren, Atlanta won easily, 


Princess Ida, Woodbury Kane; 


NEW ROCHELLE Y, C. FALL REGATTA.—The race for cat- 
boats, which was abandoned on Oct. 9 tor lack of wind, was sailed 
on Oct.16in astrong N.W.wind. The course was front the en- 
trance to the harbor, four miles east-norfheast round red buoy off 
Scotch Caps Reef, leaving it to port, thence back to starting line, 
turning northerly stakeboat on port hand and. out three miles 
south-southeast round Execution Reef, leaving all buoys on _star- 
board hand and back to starting line, Distance, 14 miles. There 
were six entries, but Cruiser and Nettie could not secure crews, so 
did not start. Vhe four which went over the line were: 

Length. Allow. 


Olive Ne. -:-. 1.114. Charles Noxon.....- ntiidvarzesre.00 Allows 
TRAE SURE Soe ate Hyverett Rushmore..........+ » 20,00 2.48 
INSET TOGH mens sae: hieut, Pitcher.......-...... eee B06 4,54 
(Gig) Otel nia Ae AA ..Hugene Lambden,,.. -..---.... 18.00 5,86 


Atdé M. the signal was given, the yachts, all but Pune double 
reeied, the latter with one reef, aicaubet thus: 2 


ORE yo tucrs erp We)eiaet 12-0200; SNGTEIOG. Sas sees ey es 12 03 00 
Gracie L...... ee F ; TA Ozed mestintbay ite ek eelees crcl 12 08 45 


On the first log the water was smooth and wind fairly steady, so 
Olive and Punch each shook one reef, all haying booms off to star- 


board. The times at the mark were; 
AY Bee OF PR hte eee se a 07 87 Gracie L..... fe $282 vee 119 18 
PUN CHAM epee ee T0700 Siarriochivrpeet genes eo 1 14 13 


Start. Finish. Elapsed. Corrected. 
Punch.... ... Peret nar a 12 03 45 2 06 OL 2 U2 16 1 59 28 
Ol Veen see chime eee 12 02 00 2 06 49 2 04 49 2 04 49 
Gracie laawew ccs a ee ys 12 02 45 213 15 2 10 30 2 04 54 
Narriothes io... ner 12 03 00 Did not finish. 


The prize was a solid silver goblet presented by Com, MeAlpin. 
The Regatta Committee were Messrs. Gouge Jenkins and Miller, 


A NEW _CRUISHR.—Myr. E, L, Williams, of City Point, has 
nearly ready a little cruiser, built for sale. She is 3lft. over all 
and 5ft. Gin. draft. 


THE BURGESS BOATS AND SKIMMING DISHHS.—WHaditor 
Forest and Siream: While thanking you for your lengthy com- 
ments on my short letter of last week, I have to say that the fig- 
ures you giye as corrections of those quoted by me are anything 
but accurate. The dimensions of Sadie, Shadow, Orion, Nepenthe 
and Julia were furnished me by Mr. John Herreshot?, builder of 
the four first named. Olsen’s Yacht List is therefore not correct in 
these particulars. Jt would bean casy matter to furnish many 
more examples of old sloop yachts showing greater proportionate 
displacement than either Mayflower or_Puritan, but even one 
would be all sufficient to verify the point 1 make, namely, the un- 
fairness of the claim that Mr, Burgess has been obliged to borrow 
the shape of his boats from the unhandy English racing machine, 
The yery great superiority of the Mayflower-Shadow type of sloop, 
is clearly demonstrated to any fair-minded person by the well- 
known fact that Galatea is a much larger boat than Maytlower, 
yet the two raced practically without time allowance. Our in- 
genious friend Mr. Kunhardt, has often told us that ‘size should 
Give speed,” but it would seem tliat size pub in cutter shape does 
not pan out as well as he expected when the best cutter meets the 
best sloop.—THos. CLAPHAM (Roslyn, L. 1, Oct, 14). [The differ- 
ences between our figures and Mr. Olapham’s do not materially 
affect the question, as we admit that the Herreshoffs have long 
built deeper boats than were common. In the case oi the Julia 
her depth is probably nearly as we have stated when she sails as a 
centerboard boat. We haye nothing to do with the “point” which 
Mr, Clapham makes, as the Forust AND STREAM has never 
claimed that “Mr. Burgess has been obliged to borrow the shape of 
his boats from the unhandy English racing machine.” Exact 
what we claimed in regard to the two yachts was clearly set fort 
in our answer to Mr. Clapham last week, but this point he has en- 
tirely eee crediting us with views which we haye never ex- 
pressed. 


“WHAT GALATEA REALLY DID.”—Eadittor Forest and Stream: 
I was under the impression that whet Galatea really aid most suc- 
cessfully was to illustrate her ability to ‘‘carry the target” for a 

rocession of American single-stickers of her size, and to prove 

eyond adoubt that there must needs be another international 
race before the America Cup changed hands. 1 see now, thanks 
to Mr, Kunhardt’s able article in the Fonmsr AND S@RDAM of Oct. 
7, entitled “Just What Galatea Really Did,” that 1 am all wrong. 
It appears that, owing to some slight oversight, Galatea did not 
have sufficient sail area, Now, surely we, 28 a nation, should be 
too honorable to take any advantage of such a technicality as the 
want of sail area on the part of Galatea. Sail area isa mere mal- 
ter of detail, and when it comes to veal yacht racing has nothing 
to do with the case., When I say real yacht racing, refer fo the 
races in which Puritan was ignominiously defeated by Genesta, 
These races were sailed last fallin the decp channels of the For- 
EST AND STREAM under the flag of ““Whose Waterloo?” and no 
such trifles as sail area or actual result of the then recent interna- 
tional contest were taken into consideration. As J said before, in 
these FoREST AND STREAM races the enesta won; and Mr, EK. did 
it with his little pen and ink—and wind. Moreoyer, 1 venture to 
predict that, in his promised review of this season’s racing, he will 
convince us that Stranger really did beat Thetis in theirrace from 
Newport to Marblehead. No, no, Mr, Kunhardt, we will grant you 
Clara, Ulidia and Shona: but don’t try to convince us that the dog 
really did catch the rabbit.—Y anken DoopLE (New York, Oct. 11). 


A SUGGESTION FROM “LOYALTY.”—Editor Iorest dnd, 
Siveam: The yachting season just closed was 4 Temarkable one, 
particularly so for the number of single-stickers and the absence 
of the “American sloop” and the prominence of the “hang-on-lead 

jle-on-sail theories.”” Science and rule of thumb rush hand in 

and after some object, it is difficult to ascertain what. Whether 
it is to see wno can force the greatest quantity of lead through 
the water at the highest tate of speed, or how much sail can be 
carried and how much lead will be required to carry it; oris it 
their object to see how large a hull they can foree through the 
water with the largest area of sail and lead to balance if? Is it a 
race of lead, sail or model? This would be more scientific, A 
model of a given length with the least weight and the smallest 
area of sail that will develop the most speed. Which can not be 
accomplished in a yacht whose beam, weight, draft and sail area 
are the proportions of the Mayflower and Puritan, and the time 18 
not far distant when shoal draft and narrow beam will show to 
the front as a scientific production. Nowis the time for the Eng- 
lishmen (and they are justly entitled to the privilege) ta reduce 
their draft, weight and gail area; a small increase of beam coupled 
with the centerboard and they have us at their mercy.—_LOYALTY, 


CAPSIZED SLOOPS.—On Oct. 17, the centerboard sloop yacht 
Emily, Hudson River Y. C., capsized olf Fort Lee. Her erew were 
fortunately rescued by the steam yacht Cora. On the same day 
the centerboard sloop Irene left South Norwaik to cross the Sound 
to Northport. Between Haton’s Neck and Smith’s Island Light 
she capsized, though under double reef, and her crew of three held 
on to the keel for three hours until taken off by the coaster Jennie 
Rogers, The capsized yacht was towed into Bridgeport hy an oys- 
ter dredge, Ou Saturday, the racing yacht ida K., of New 
Rochelle, capsized in a race, but ber crew were rescued, 


RAGING ON JAMAICA BAY.—On Oct. 10a race-was sailed on 
Jamaica Bay between the catboais Lyster, Chas, Ward, of Rock- 
away, and Lark, Wm. Doorman, of Broad Channel, over a 5-mile 
course from off Miller’s Hotel to Broad Ghanne] Drawbridge and 
Bay View Club house, 3 rounds, making 14 Tniles, The prize, pre- 
sented hy Mr. Henry Coger, was a set of Dickens's works. ‘The 
wind was strong 8. o. The start was made at 2;14, Lark crossing 
30sec. astern of Lyster. The first round was timed: Lark 2:0, 
Lyster 2:66:56, Lark finally won in 1.43.16 with Lyster at 1.56.31, 


A YACHT ABANDONED.—The sloop Belle Brandon, from 
Bremen, Me., for Quincy, Mass., was picked up off Cape Cod on 
Sunday last by Pilot boat No. 3 of Boston. Her crew of two, Chas. 
L. Marion and Alton E, Pratt, were eipenleety. exhausted by their 
efforts to work the yacht safely through the gale of Saturday. 
They were carefully cared for on the pilot boat and their yacht 
was taken in tow, but she leaked so badly that she was.soon aban- 
Gored. The two sailors left Boston by rail for their home in 

aine, 


LAKE ERIE,—On Oct. 14a race was started off Toledo, but just 
at (he start a terrific storm set inand drove the yachis out into 
the lake, all ies harbors to leeward, The exeursion steamer 
started for Toledo, but ran aground. On Oct. 13 another attempt 
was made, fonr yachts starting im an easterly wind of reciting 
strength with some sea, F'anchon won in 0.08.07, with Alice En- 
rien 5.23.09, Scud and Sylvia withdrew. The course was 45 
toiles, 

ACOIDENT TO THE SAQHEM.—On Oct, 16 the schooner 
Sachem Was in collision in Newport harbor with the coasting 
schooner John Randolph, Capt. Eldridge. Both boats were badly 
damaged. 

THE SALE OF THE ATLANTIC—The late Pride of Bay Ridge 
will be sold at auction on Noy, 2, at 106 Wall street, by Mr. R. M, 
Montgomery, 


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Oor. 21, 1886.] 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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YACHTS BOUGHT AND SOLD.—The Skylark, steam yacht, 
formerly owned by Mr. Alexander Taylor, Jr., and afterward b 
Lester Wallack, was sold at. auction last week for $6,500 to Mr. E. 
HE, Roberts, the steam yacht builder....Southern_ Cross, schooner, 
has been sold to Mr. J. H. Honan... oe MS schooner, has been 
sold to Mr. Chas. H. Watrous, N. Y. ¥. C. 


Answers to Correspondents. 


= No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 


C. W. D., Adirondacks, N. Y.—John D. Gifford, Trnis River, N- 
J., is the builder of the Barnegat sneakbox. 

C. C. P.—A. steam yacht must carry a licensed engineer and pilot 
according tolaw. The sailing boat can recover damages if she 
obeys the rules as to lights, etc., whether she has papers or not. 


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S. D. E.—1. There are special works on special branches of natural 
history; if you will tell us what branch you wish a book on we will 
advise you. 2. A trout may be bottled in alcohol and sent by ex- 
press. 


A. H., N. ¥.—You cannot remove mildew entirely. Serub the 
sail on both sides with water and brown soap, rub the latter well 
in and sprinkle whiting on both sides, allowing it todry. See the 
FOREST ANE STREAM of May 21, 1885, for other information. 


BeAGLE.—You will not need a license in Ontario, but will need 
one in Quebec, New Brunswick or Nova Scotia. The injury to 
your beagle is of such long standing that a cure is doubtful; we 
could not tell without examining it, Consult a veterinary. 


PiLover.—At Atlantic City, N. J.,in August a large fish was ex- 
hibited labeled in large capitals as an angel fish. It was an ocean 
sunfish (Mola rotunda). he man there said it weighed about 
400}bs., and stated that it had been caught a short distance off the 
coast. Is not this an unusual locality for the sunfish? Ans, The 
ocean sunfish is found in summer on the Atlantic coast from the 
Banks of Newfoundland to Florida. 


YAwt, Philadalphia.—You cannot make the alteration you pro- 
ose in-the design. The boat will not do without all or nearly all 
er ballast on keel. She will need no centerboard. If you will 

consult “Small Yachts,” published at this office, you will find de- 

signs for all types of yachts, perhaps some that will suit you better 
than the one mentioned. 


Brach Havin-—In “Marsh Shooting in Cape Cod,” issue of 
Oct. 7, 1886, p. 206, Boston refers to blackbreasts, summers and 
grassbirds as varieties of bay-snipe. Are not these names local? The 
Same birds must pass along the New Jersey bays,but I do not know 
them by these names. Ans, The black-bellied ployer (Squatarola - 
helvetica) is called black-breast in some localities; and this name 
is also common for the red-backed sandpiper (Tringa alpina, var. 
americana), grassbirds are perhaps jack-snipe (Tringa maculata), 
they are in some localities so called; the summers are presumably 
summer yellow-legs (Totamus flavipes). 


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OR SALE.—J. PURDEY & SON’S LONDON 
breechloader, two sets barrels, one pair 
Damascus full choke and the other pair Whit- 
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modified choke, 12-bore, 30in., 7lbs. 50z., in best 
solid leather case with implements complete. 
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mp ©, | In fine condition. Western birds. E. B. WOOD- 
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228 
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Schwatka’s Search. 


Sledging in the Arctic in quest of the 
FRANKLIN RECORDS, 
—By— 
WILLIAM H. GUILDER 
Second in Command, 
1 Volume, 8vo., with Maps and IlluStrations. 
Price, 3,60. 


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« 25. 


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FOX-TERRIERS. 


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BULLDOGS. 

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HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


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Owners of Beagle Bitches!! 

T offer the services of the following famous Eng- 
lish beagle stud Ree , 

CAMERON'S RACKET (Rally—Louise), pure Row 
beautifully marked white, black and tan; 4 
winner of first and special, Cleve- 
rand stock-getter. 
owett; white, black 
sire of Little 


ett; 
zZrand hunter; 
land, 1886, only time shown; a 

RACER (Rally Lill), pure 
and rich tan; a phenomenal stud dog; 
Duke, Pet, Racer, Jr., &c.. &e. ; 

CHAMPION BANNERMAN, imported; height, 
113gin.; the only champion basket beagle in the 
counmwry; winuer of three Ists. three championships 
and-seven specials Has never been beaten when 
scored by points. A wonderful stock-getter and 
splendid little hunter. : 

stud Fee, for either, #10. Full particulars 
on application. A. C. KRUEGER, 

tf Wrightsville, York County, Pa. 


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FOREST CITY KENNELS. 
St. Bernards and English Pugs. 


In THE STUD. 

Champion rough-coated St. Bernard Cserar 
AK R. 28): fee $25. English pug Sam}; ‘fee $10, 
Pups for sale. Address with stamp, Portland, Me, 
NE al 


The “Boss” in Stud. 


Services limited to ten approved bitches, at $50 
each. A. K. R. 2218. His ancestors all champion 
and show dogs As a stud dog he cannot be ex 
eelied, his get being very large and finely marked. 

Bogs’ Record.—Vhe. at New York in 1686, as a 

uppy. In 1886, 2d prize N. E. K. Club at Boston. 
fe also took 2d prize in opeu elass and special prize 
as the best American bred mastuf at the Westmin- 
ster K. C., New York, 1886. 

Boss is a large dog, weighing upward of 120 Ibs. ; 
is good in skull, with grand body, legs, feet an 
bone.—4Am. Field, April 8, 1886. 

J. L. WINCHELL, Fair Haven, Vt. 
(a UE Se se ty sonata elec ela 
Tittle Ried Frover, 
Obo Il.—Woodstock Dinah). Fee $25. Only 
solid red cocker stud dog in America. Ist, open; 
2d, puppy class, Newark, N. J., 1886; Ist, open; 2d, 
puppy class, New York, 1886. 
obo, JF., % 

(A.K.R, 1481), solid black. Fee $20. Prize win- 
ner in nce shows of America. 

Black, black and tan and chestnut and tan pup- 
- pies for sale. CHARLES M. NELLES, Brant- 
ford, Canada. octZ1,4t - 


EL eee oe 
Champion, ish, otter, GLENCHO, 


Sire of more prize winners than any dog of any 
breed ever born in America. Stud fee, #25. The 
- ‘best of all, he is a first-class field dog: and gets 
- field dogs. Will have some Glencho puppies for 
sale this fall from handsome, first-class field 
bitches. W.H. PIERCE, Peekskill, N. Y. 
aug26,8t 
a 


IN THE STUD. 


- ‘The typical beagle hound Goodwood Rattler, 
winner of several prizes. He is black, white and 
ee é grand hunter arid good stock getter, Stud 

ee $10. 
GEORGE LAICK, Tarrytown, N. Y. 


Poctht,4t 


Any further information on application. 


un the Stu, 


Memphis amd Avent Kennel, 


IN THE STUD. 


The four field trial and bench show winners that 
annot be equalled in America. 
Champien PAUL GLADSTONE; fee $50. 
Champion RODERIGOD, fee $75. 
REBEL WIND’EM, winner English Derb 
blood brother of Count N eble, fee $50" ee 
CANADA PEG, bred by Dr. N, Rowe, Nati 
Derby winner, fee $50, “j Ng ae 
Broken dogs for sale. 
Address J. M. AVENT, Hickory Valley, Tenn., or 


‘MEMPHIS & AVENT KENNEL, Memphis, Tenn. 


Gus HBonahwu 


IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, 4s his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F, @. Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Wee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Oharlestown. Mass. 


SMALL IMPORTED PRIZE PUG DOG 
Silwer Shoe. 


Particulars, pomeres and references to FRANK 
QUINBY, P. 0. Box 555, N. Y. City. Stud foe. $10 
may20,t& 


Ghe Kennel, 


CHOICE RED SETTERS. 


15 mos. and 16 mos, old, very dark red, hand- 
some and healthy; parents trained; grandsires 
champions Glencho, Berkley and Nimrod. Mod- 
erate prices. X. Y. Z., Station R., N. ¥. City. 1t 


OR SALE.— POINTER AND SETTER 

_ . pups from the followin celebrated field 
trial stock: By Tammany ex Hops (litter sister 
to the first-class F. T. winners Malt and Main- 


white and tan. Apply to CAPT. McMURDO, 
Field Trial Kennels, Charlottesville, Va. Res. 
oct?21,2 


FOR SALE AT VERY LOW PRICES 


If SOLD AT ONCE, 
Mastiffs, full grown and puppies, red Irish set- 


ters, choice Yorkshire and black and tan terriers 
one good bull-terrier. All first-class registered 
stock. Address 
PROGRESSIVE KENNELS 
lt Flatbush, 1. I. 


ToS Close Out. 
Will sell cheap extra nice red Irish setters, 
whelped May 9, 1886, from Ino (A.K.R. 8789) by 
champion Glencho. Send stamp for printed 
pedigree. F. L. WESTON, 494 Washington st., 

Boston, Mass. oetz 1, 


hee SALE.-RED IRISH SETTER DOG, 
sired by Chief, 2 yrs. old, well broken; price 
$35. Address M., Lox Box 823, Stamford, Conn. 
octal, 
FOR SPLENDID YOUNG ENGLISH 


setter dog, grand fielder, no faults, Will 
ure Llewellyn brood bitch for 


$40 


also exchange 


D. B. L. gun. F. THURLO, Box 925, Newbury- 
port, Mass. octZ11t 


ter to Darkness, winner High 
*82, both by champion Chipps—Nettie, well traine 
on woodcock, snipe and partridge; 
obedient worker, good retriever. eee a 


showing on game before selling. pee J 
dres GEORGE 0, GOODHUE, Danville, Rich- 
mond Co,, Province of Quebec. oct21,1t 


each, 1 yr. old. 
setter bitch 
served. 


T° EXCHANGE FOR WELL BROKEN SET- 

ter or pointer, ete pedigree, a fine P, Web- 
ley & Son's 12-g¢. B. L. aie Write J. W. TAN- 
TRUM, P. O. Box 1074, Middletown, Conn. Have 
red Irish pups by Sarsfield out of Noreena aud 
Maud Fisher, and by Nimrod out of Bizora for 
sale. Write for particulars with stamp. oct7,4t 


Mot SELL OUT—CAUSEH, POOR HEALTH. 


Bijou and Chip, sired by 
Puppies out of Darkie, sired by champion Obo II. 
First come first strved at lowest price. 
P, CULLEN, Box 129, Salmon Falls, N. H, 


1B ee IRISH SETTER BITCH FOR 
sale Cheap. I. HENRY ROBERTS, P. 0. 


Box 153, Moorestown, N. J. sep23,tt 


—E numa 
Fok SALE CHEAP.—ONE DARK RED IRISH 
setter bitch, 34 yrs. old; one dark red bitch, 
10 mos. old; two dark red Ivish deg pups, 7 wks. 
old, sire champion Glencho. GEORGE LAICK, 
Tarrytown, N. Y. octl4,26 


Sepang 
VV ae THOROUGHLY BROKEN 
rabbit hound; must be the best of the good 
ones; would prefera bitch. GEORGE CO. STERL- 
ING, P. 0. Box 1000, New York. octl4,2t 


FOR SALE. 

Three fine Gordon setter pups, color black and 
tan, whelped June 20; one dog pup, whelped June 
12, out of Nettie, she by the pure Laverack setter 
Princess Nellie; one Gordon setter dog, lyr, old, 
just right for hunting; one bitch, same age; one 
ilewellin pitch, 1 yr. old; will make a good one. 

RB. VONDERSMITH, Lancaster, Pa. octl4,2t 


IVING oe eee SALE. ee aD 

abbit hounds, coon and partridge dogs, 

irocers. J. B. COOK, Afton, NY. Sctltet 
FOR SALE. 

Four fine foxhounds, dog pups, 2 months old, 


tof best running stock. Prices $5a piece. Ad- 
ayaa 0. H, MOSS “AN, Barton, Vt. octl4,2t 


; 


The Rennet, 
FOR SALE. 
THE PUREST BRED 


ST, BERNARD PUPPIES 


Every offered in this country, ought to be of great 
interest to breeders, 


By JUPITER ex BEDA (A.K.R. 3962). 


Beda took 2d prize at Basle, Switzerland, May, 
15, and whelped Aug. 


These pups are very fine, and are the purest 
stock possible. 
Also a litter of puppies, by N ; 
ex Flora II. (ARR. 149). Aas Riches ese 
Also all amy erawas dogs for sale, very cheap, as 
on account of lack of necessary time, have de- 
cided to give up breeding. 
j . J. HHRICH, 
care Hhrich Bros., 8th ave. & 24th st., 
or at residence, 306 W. 58th st., N. Y. 
octl4,4t 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS 


FOR SALE. 


Prize winners and pups from prize winners. 
Address WEYMOUTH KENNELS, 
oct7,4t Weymouth, N. J. 


K° SALE.—POINTERS, SETTERS, BEA- 
Tee es eee end untrained. Fine litter of 

ite pointer puppies, champion 
Duke ex Grace (A.K.R. 1250). Also litter of lanion 
and white setter pups, by Rock (Rock—Hazel 
Kirk) ex La Belle Creole (A.K.R. 3036). Box 472, 
Pittsburgh, Pa. 


M™ PLEASANT GORDON EKENNELS,— 
t or Sale—Thoroughbred solid black-tan 
rize-winning Gordon setters, all ages, from the 
est blood that can be procured regardless of cost, 
eee seen S36 neo ae a, aaa 
n guaranteed. C, T, ILL, P. 0. Box 
335, New Bedford, Mass. 


OR SALE.—MASTIFF DOG GIANT, GOOD 
- watch and grand disposition, weighs 165lbs. 
is an excellent stock getter. 5.C. GRAFF, 4 73 
Laurel ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Tt 


A Llewellin Setter For Sale. 


Pure Liewellin setter dog, 15 mos. old, well and 
eae and partly broken to field work and not 
y. Combines the strains of Dash III. and 


For full particulars as to price and pedigree ad- 
dress W. W. WILSON, Shawsheene Kennels, 
P. O. Box 6, Billerica, Mass. oct21,2t 


ST. BERNARDS. PUGS. 


St. Bernard Pups by Merchant Prince, Apollo, 
Rudolph II., Alp I., handsomely marked, of great 
bone and quality. 

Pug Pups by Bradford Ruby, Master Tragedy, 
Young Toby, small and very fine. 

Rudolph Il., fee $30. . Young Toby, fee $15. 

CHEQUASSET KENNEL 
octZ1,3t Lancaster, Mass. 


ELLERY, Brimfield, Mass. " oct21,1t 


ee a 
NOR SALE.—NELLIE BLY (COUNT NOBLE 
—-Nellie, Lewis’), a first class field dog. She 
won two heats in Derby, 1885, when only mos. 
old. Price $150. Also a few choice pup ies, by 
Dashing Rover (Dash Il.—Norna) ex Nellie Bly, 
oe Dashing Rover—Ranée (full brothers to Belle 
oO 


The sires and dams 


handsome. Price each. Apply to CAP’ 
McMURDO, Charlottesville, Va., Field Trial 
Kennels. oct7,3t 


ILL TRAIN A FEW DOGS THE COMING 
season: also trained 2S ES EY field; 

Address GEO, H. CO eae 

octi, 


GUN (A.K.R. 1588). 


English setter dog Gun (Gladstone—May B.) 
will be allowed to serve a limited number of well- 
bred bitches. Fee reasonable. Inclose puany 

Address CHAS. YORK, 9 and 


Fo! SALE.—THE LANDSEER KENNED 


English peeve puppies, bred only from stock 
of well- 
aristocrats of all dogs. 
Denver, Colo. 
reheat ae ETT LT TE 
OR SALE.—A LITTER OF RED IRISH 
setter puppies, whelped July 15, 1886, five 
dogs and three bitches, by champion Glencho out 
of my Biddy, precisely same breeding as cham- 
ion Molly ‘awn and very handsome. Address 
WM. DUNPHY, P. O, Box 310, Peekskill, ae 
Sept, 


z bitch, 16 mos. old, black and white 
old. Also one ag te, 


sO eg ona TO HANDLE ON QUAIL. 
Best of referenee; satisfaction guaranteed, 

Address GEO. H. HILL, Miami Kennels, Madeira, 

Ohio. ¥22,3m0 


free run: city for fifty boarders. 
BUR, Prop. B 


The Kennel, 


SWIMS ST. BERNARDS, 


Th ice : 

H K : : 
e Hospice Kennel¢ 
Offer for sale the entire kennel of Herr Tuch- 
schmid, of Romanshorn, Switzerland, the well- 
known breeder of many prize winners, It con- 
sists of twelve rough-coats and six smooth-coats 
(stud dogs, brood bitches and puppies), the result 
of years of intelligent breeding. This is a rare 
opportunity to acquire choice stock at low figures. 


For particulars address 
ARLINGTON, N, J. 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS, 


For Sale—Fine litter of pups by the celebrated 


ILFORD CAUTION 


Winner of Ist at each Boston, Hartford and New 
York Fanciers’ shows, 1886. These pups are of 
the new type. 

ILFORD CAUTION is acknowledged to be 
the yas headed mastiff in America if not in the 
world. 

For price and catalogue apply to 

E. H. MOORE, 
Pine Hill Kennel 
Melrose, Mass. 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16 inches 
high, dogs and bitches, well broken; $15 e2 1. 


Pups from 6 mos, to 1 Ais old, $8 each. Satisfac- 
tion ranteed. WM. W. SILVEY, 185 South 
Bighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. octT,tf 


Irish Setters 


Under life insurance at $10 and upwards, by Chief 
out of Yoube, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thorougbly broken on 
game and food ones. Full explanation by circular. 
Both dogs in the stud at $25 to bitches of guaran- 
teed field quality eet: MaX WENZEL, 89 Fourth 
street, Hoboken. N_ J. 


-DO YOU. AWANT:A:DOG:2-|( 
ST WS DOG BUYERS’ GUIDE. 
"| Colored plates, 100 engravings |) 

of different breeds, prices they are / 
em iy 


worth, and where to buy t 

Mailed for 15 Cents. ’ 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, ff 
837 S, Eighth 8t. Philadelphia, Pa, 9 


for the trade, and to show as well in the fie 
paper. Adaress, H. J. PIERRE, Winsted. Conn. 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


A large lot of oes setters, taken in exchange 
for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to have 
fair nose, Ages from 6 to 15 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the money 
will be returned. ASSOCIATED PANCIERS 
237 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


OR SALE.—ITALIAN GREYHOUND PUPS 

from imported stock. Also fine English pugs. 

HENRY OC. BURDICK, 150 Bridge street, Spring- 
field, Mass, sep2,dmos 


| Eee AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 
TIFFS.—Mr, James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 
st., Exeter, England, has several grand ones for 
sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs 
brant and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited. 


KENNEL OF THOROUGHBRED FOX- 
hounds for sale. Address Lock Box 12, Mon- 
roe, N. C. sep2,8t 


OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass. septz2,tf 
pe SALE.—IRISH SETTER PUPS, AS FINE 
as ever whelped, sire Glen (Glencho—Lady 
Edith) out of Syren (Elcho—Rose). Suen won 
Ist-and special for best Trish bitch at Boston in 
1885. jll cheerfully furnish any information 
desired. Address LESLIE K. MORSE, 51 Wash- 
ington st., Haverhill, Mass. octl4,2t 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y. 
Trish and Gordon setters for work as heat Pope 
ecl7.t 


Wwe BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R. 2102). Fee $15. Pups by 


sep2,t 


DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde. Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, oie OFS. 

Ss an 


stock. 
G. L. BARNE: 


—_ 
ww Monee Ra abe tare! ype 

Ire is pre’ purchase an p dogs 
4 ioee urchased from him had the 
g prizesawarded to them: At New York 


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VOL. XXVII.—No. 14, 
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CONTENTS. 
EDITORIAL, SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 
Proposed Statue to Izaak Maskinonje, Mascallunge, etc, 
Walten. Halcyon Days.—Ir. 
Tinder. A Modest Fisherman. 
Short Lobsters, THE KENNEL. 


St. John Dog Show. 
Stafford Dog Show. 
Points on Breeding. 
HWox-Hunting. 
Kennel Notes. 

RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
Range and Gallery. 
The Trap. 
International Match. 


THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. 

A Trip to the Park, 

A Critic and his Critics. 
NATURAL History. 

The Sport of Hawking. 

An Uneomfortable Pair. 
GAME BAG AND GUN. 

Coot Shooting on the Maine 


oast. 

On Shaver’s Fork. 

A Cruise on the Kissimmee. 
Sam/’s Initiation. 

The Season’s Last Grouse. 


Hudson Tournament. 
YACHTING. 

Season’s Record. 

Closed and Given to the Jury. 


Notes from Idaho. ss British Racing Skippers. 
- Game Preserving in Britain. Cruise of the Coot.—xxvii, 
Notes from Currituck. CANOEING. 
Game Notes. Meet of 1886. 
CAMP-FIRE FLICKERINGS. Pecowsic, 
SEA AND RIVER FISHING. An English View. 


A.C. A. and the Clubs. 


Long Island Sea Fishing. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


Hay Bay and Bay of Quinte. 


SHORT LOBSTERS. 


JHE Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Associa- 

+ tion, through the energy and self-sacrifice of one ofits 
most active members, Deputy Fish Commissioner F. R. 
Shattuck, has certainly done a noble work in the way of 
protecting the lobster along the New England coast. In 
this direction aid of the right kind has been rendered by 
the Maine Fish Commission and through one of its officers 
for the protection of shore fish, Commissioner Counce, of 
Thomaston, Early in the season Mr. Counce succeeded 
in arresting one Trefethern, of Portland, for buying short 


lobsters and shipping them to Boston and New York, | 


Trefethern was indicted before the Grand Jury in that 
State at two or three different times. He was tried and 
beaten before the lower court and appealed. He was 
beaten on both his appeals. During this time he was 
running short lobsters to Boston, but Mr. Shattuck proved 
too much for him, and he was arrested and twice indicted 
before the Grand Jury in Boston. But his experience in 
Maine served him a good turn. He went into court last 
week, pleaded guilty and paid his fines. 

In the meantime Mr. Shattuck has not been idle in 
other directions. With the efficient aid of Captain Gould, 
of the Harbor Police, as true a sportsman as ever breathed, 
Commissioner Shattuck has arrested a number of fisher- 
men and lobster dealers for having in possession and sell- 
ing short lobsters. He has just finished trying the tenth 
and last case of this kind before the Municipal Court here, 
and he has beaten in every case but one. Counting the 
Trefethern cases before the upper court, the Fish and 
Game Protective Association can claim the honor of hay- 
ing beaten the short lobster offenders in eleven cases outof 
twelve. This is a good record, and it all comes of having 
energetic and sensible men todo the work. The lobster 
men are thoroughly frightened; some of them paid their 
fines, $125 and costs, and they promise to obey the law in 
future, Indeed, it would not be strange if sometime 
there might be lobsters of respectable size along the New 
England coast. 

What is wanted isa uniform law that shall bring Rhode 
Tsland and Connecticut into the good work. ‘As it now 


Ee "i 


is, the Sound is stripped of everything in the shape of a 
lobster before it has time to grow to a size that a decent 
fisherman would not be ashamed of. It is worthy of note 
that allalongthe Maine and Massachusetts coasts, at least, 
the fishermen evince a willingness, and even a desire to 
see the short lobster law inforced. All they ask is that it 
be made general. They know that it is better to give the 
lobsters time to grow; but if undersized ones are to be 
caught, each fisherman feels as though it was a duty to 
his pocket that he get his share. 

By the way, the Forrmst AnD StRHAM has been taken 
into court in the short lobster case. And it came out 
with honors. It was brought in with the intention of 
showing that Mr. Shattuck desired to persecute the seller 
of illicit lobsters, and to bring him into disrepute by 
publishing articles against that class of persons, But the 
lawyer for the defense was a little too sharp, since Mr, 
Shattuck had no difficulty in showing that he did not 
write the article in question. The judge wound up the 
whole matter by remarking that he was areader of the 
FOREST AND STREAM himself;! as much as to say that the 
article was a good thing, and an honor to both the writer 
and the paper. 


TINDER. 


pee drought is widespread and serious. In the vicin- 

ity of New York City it has lasted since July 16, no 
heavy rain having fallen since that time. For the entire 
period of more than three months the precipitation here 
has been but 3.40 inches, or little more than one-fifth the 
average rainfall for the corresponding season during the 
past ten years, From the Atlantic coast to the great 
cattle plains of the West comes the same story of parched 
lands and withered vegetation. To the dried grass have 
now been added the fallen leaves of autumn; and field, 
brush, swamp and woodland are so much tinder, ready 
once the spark falls, to burst into conflagration. 

Too often the spark is supplied by foolhardy, thought- 
less persons in pursuit of game, who recklessly start a fire 
which they have absolutely no power to control. In the 
present inflammable condition of game covers, even 
ignited wads from .ashotgun may start a flame in dry 
moss or leaves or grass, A destructive fire in Ohio last 
week was reported to have had such an origin. In the 
“Jenny Jump” range,in Warren county, New Jersey, 
last Saturday, a fire that burned over several hundred 
acres of fields and woodlands, was started by some boys 
who took advantage of their holiday to beleaguer a bee- 
tree and undertook to ‘‘smoke them out.” The same day 
a thousand acres of timber and other lands in the towns 
of Keene, Chesterfield and Westmoreland, New Hamp- 
shire, were burned over, the fire having been kindled the 
night before by a party of coon hunters who attempted to 
smoke out the varmint from a hollow tree. It was a big 
price to pay for a coon, Whether they captured the prey 
or not is one of the interesting details on which all the 
press dispatches maintain distressing silence. 


PROPOSED STATUE TO IZAAK WALTON. 


S has been noted in these columns, it is proposed to 

erect a statue to Izaak Walton in Winchester Cathe- 

dral, and anglers all the world over are asked to contrib- 

ute to this object. No doubt those scholarly anglers who 

delight in the pages of Walton, with their wealth of pure 

English and their charm of simplicity, will respond to this 
appeal. 

Mr. R. B. Marston, editor of the London Fishing Gazette, 
and Hon. Treasurer of the Fly-Fisher’s Club, writesus un- 
der date of Oct. 11 as follows: ‘‘Many of your readers 
are anglers, and I venture to ask for a short space in your 
columns to inform you that the Dean of Winchester has 
promised to find a niche fora statue of Izaak Walton in 
the great screen of the cathedral, which is now being re- 
paired, if anglers will provide the statue, American 
anglers will, I feel sure, desire to contribute to erect a 
statue in memory of the ‘Father of Anglers.’ I have 
opened a subscription list, and shall be glad toreceive and 
acknowledge in the Fishing Gazette, any sums sent to me 
for ‘the Izaak Walton Statue Fund.’ ” 

In order to further this scheme to erect a statue to the 
memory of Izaak Walton, the Forest and Stream Publish~ 
ing Company will receive and forward such amounts as 
anglers, or others, may contribute, and will make an ac- 
knowledgement of all such sums in the columns of For- 
EST AND STREAM, ) 


“THE FOREST WATERS THE FARM.”—The famous French 
book ‘Les Etudes de Maitre Pierre sur L’Agriculture et 
les Férets,” the Studies of Master Peter about Forests and 
Agriculture, which performed a valuable mission in 
creating public sentiment favorable to forestry reform in 
France, has been translated under the above title by the 
Rev. 8. W. Powell and is published from this office. It 
is designed as a text-book of the first principles of com- 
mon sense in relation to preserving woodlands as reservoirs 
to water the farm. It ought to be circulated by tens of 
thousands to land owners, agriculturists and all public- 
spirited and selfish citizens throughout the land, where- 
ever the principles of woodland economy have been defied. 
The story of the work accomplished by the Studies of 
Master Peter was told in the FOREST AND STREAM a year 
or two ago in a description of torrent taming in France. 
On a scale large or small the destructive work of like 
torrents has been proceeding in all settled portions of the 
United States; and the sooner the people of this country 
set about the work of torrent taming the better for indi- 
vidual, State and National prosperity. 


NATIONAL RoD AND REEL ASSOCIATION.—At a meeting 
last Tuesday the following officers were elected: Presi- 
dent, Henry P. Wells; Vice-Presidents, Henry P. Mc- 
Gown, John A. Roosevelt, M. M. Backus, William Dun- 
ning, T. B, Stewart; Secretary, G. Poey; Treasurer, James 
L. Valottin. Upon the suggestion of Mr, Wells it was 
determined to hold the next tournament Wednesday and 
Thursday, May 25 and 26 next. The weather will at such 
a date more probably prove propitious than it has proved. 
at the October meetings, anglers will not have left town, 
and, their angling being yet to come, they will be likely 
to take a more lively interest in the spring tournament 
than in a fall meeting. 


THE VIRGINIA FIELD SPORTS ASSOCIATION was organized. 
at Richmond, Oct. 21, the occasion being the gathering of 
sportsmen from different parts of the State at the Virginia 
Fair. The call, it will be remembered, was issued by 
Hon. John §. Wise, of Richmond, who. was elected 
President. The membership is already nearly one hun- 
dred and fifty, and the promotors anticipate a rapid 
growth and strong support. <A. trap-shooting tournament 
was contested by the members. A bench show and a 
field trial will be given next year. \ 


Wid RICE IN GREAT BRITAIN.—A correspondent writes 
from South Wales to Mr. Chas. Gilchrist, of Point Hope, 
Ontario, that he has thoroughly acclimated some wild 
rice, sent by that gentleman from Canada. The rice has 
been sown on a small scale, and the greatest difficulty in 
its culture in Wales appears to be a plague of rats which 
devour it before it hasachance to grow. The experi- 
ment, however, demonstrates clearly enough that the 
wild rice may be successfully cultivated in Great Britain 


THE SUSQUEHANNA FIsH PIRATES are just now receiving’ 
some attention from the officials charged with breaking 
up the villainous obstructions, snares and traps in that 
poacher-plagued river. An account of how the officers 
are doing their duty was given in cur last number. The 
good work ought to go on, not only in the Susquehanna 
but in hundreds of other streams as well, which, if only 
decently cared for, would yield food fish in largely 
augmented supply. 


THE CRITICS OF A CRITIC gives us some spicy reading’. 
Each one of them is a master of the art of writing clear 
cut, vivid prose; and their views are worth something. 


The editorial acumen having been impeached, there was — 


nothing to do but to select such a board of reference and 
lay the case before them. The views of others would 
have been invited had we not grown weary of trying to 
find some one to back up the opinions of the original self- 
constituted critic, 


Sam Lovet’s Camp,—Now that the ‘‘camp squirrel has 
chattered his farewell” to the campers on the Slang, the 
readers of that charming series will be glad to know that 
they may, by and by, look for an account of Sam Lovel’s 
autumn camps on the Slang, 


THE FOREST AND STREAM goes to press one day earliei 
than usual this week, as Thursday will be the holiday set 
apart for dedicating the Bartholdi Statue of Liberty, 


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Addresss all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


A TRIP TO THE PARK. 


Fe eee completing our stay at Missoula we started for 
Livingston, intending to make a tour of the National 
Park. We arrived at Cinnabar late in the evening and 
concluded to rest here until the next day before attempt- 
ing the long stage ride, Early in the morning I got out 
my fishing tackle and concluded to try the Yellowstone 
for trout; more for the sake of being able to say that I had 
fished in the Yellowstone than for any expectation of get- 
ting many fish. About 200yds. west of where our car 
stood was a ravine that led down by gentle gradation to 
the edge of the river, I selected my flies and began cast- 
ing, moying down stream between the bluff and water's 
edge, as it was impossible to wade the Yellowstone at this 
place. When about opposite where the car stood I made 
a cast by the side of a large boulder and was rewarded by 
hooking a small fish, about 8in, long. This ending the 
morning's fish, and not caring to retrace my steps, I con- 
cluded to climb the hill which did not seem to be over 
50ft. high and of about 60° angle. After laboring for 
some time and beginning to feel that I should entirely 
lose my breath, I could not see that I had materially short- 
ened the distance, in fact the summit appeared nearer 
the clouds than at first. 

Although the distance down to the water’s edge seemed 
frightfully long, and the way entirely too precipitous to 
attempt a descent, I sat upon the edge of a rock, holding 
on to a small cedar bush, wondering what I should do. 
The idea of perishing so near my friends and they not 
able to help me, for they had no idea where I had gone, 
as I left them all sound asleep, and then no amount of 
yelling would do any good, for the deep.roaring of the 
mighty torrent below me hushed every other voice. 
Besides, I had no wind to yell with, as it took about all I 
could command to enable me to breathe atall, After 
resting a while, I began my onward and upward journey 
by slow stages, zigzagging the mountain side and holding 
on to the little cedar bushes to prevent falling, when the 
gravel gaye way under my feet. After quite a struggle I 
made the summit, where the sun was shining brightly 
and everything seemed lovely. I more than felt rejoiced 
that I was safe, and vowed that this would be the last 
time that I would be caught trying to pull 210Ibs. of inex- 
geri adipose up a steep mountain side that was really 

our or five times hizher than anticipated, and whose angle 
approximated, from above downward, a perpendicular. 

When I reached the car I found breakfast waiting and 
all anxious to be off. I gave my little fish—for be it under- 
stood that I had heroically held on to the game instead of 
casting it overboard for the purpose of lightening the ship, 
as some less braye men haye done—to our factotum, en- 
joining upon him to be a good boy and stay by the car 
during our absence. Breakfast being fairly over, the 
Concord coaches made their appearance and we were soon 
off for the Park Hotel. We had afine coach and a double 
team of fourexcellent horses. I was very much surprised 
to see such fine,substantial outfits in this far away country. 
The driver told me that they were Oregon horses and 
were raised in and used to the mountains. I found that 
our driver was an old mountaineer and understood his 
business. There was no bluster about him, and very 
little talk; in fact, his mind was upon his business and he 
showed an intelligent care for our comfort in every way. 
These mountain men are not always the crude western 
characters that tourists often paint them. In fact, in all 
my traveling through the West I generally find a more 
intelligent class, in proportion, than one will begin to 
meet in the more populous throngs of the cultivated Hast. 
These Western men will read you in a few minutes, for 
there are no better judges of human character. You need 
not tell them that ‘‘this is our first trip West,” and it 
would be just as gratuitous to attempt to palm yourself 
off for a “full blood,” when ‘‘tenderfoot” is written all 
over you. Isoon made up my mind that we had an intel- 
ligent, reliable man for our ‘‘Jehu.” 

We were soon at the Grand Hotel. But what is the use 
of going into ecstacy over the magnificent scenery that is 
around you eyerywhere, Nothing like it, probably in the 
world. -Spreading out before you are the everlasting hills, 
completely encircling the white magnesian valley, where 
fiow the Mammoth Hot Sulphur Springs, Dinner was not 
ready and we had some leisure to look around. The first 
thing to do was to see about our transportation, as we 
would require two covered coaches of four horses each to 
transport the party. After some dickering we concluded 
the bargain by agreeing to pay $100 for the teams for two 
days, being assured that this was the very best that we 
could do. It really seemed like an expensive luxury and 
would not have been incurred under other circumstances. 
But we felt that we were in for it and there was no chance 
to retreat. When dinner was announced we walked into 
the dining-room—and we had plenty of room—for our 
party constituted the guests de facto of the vast concern, 
which appeared to me to be about 120 by 90ft., and as 
dreary and uninviting as the adobe correllos of the Mexi- 
can greasers, 

After dinner, and while waiting for the teams, we ex- 
arnined some of the curiosities in the hotel collection. 
Among other things we were shown a photograph of ‘‘a 
catch,” and were informed ‘‘that these fish were taken by 
President Arthur and Senator Vest.” Upon my asking 
which was the President’s and which was Vest’s, the 
dealer didn’t know, and I at once took the hint that there 
‘was a kind of chivalric propriety in not knowing, and I 
was surprised and nota little abashed at Danang asked 
what, in legal parlance, might be considered ‘‘a leading 
question.” But then I might plead extenuating circum- 
stances, 1 did not know the President, but if he can excel 
the Senator in the artistic handling of either rod or gun, 
T should be most happy to make his acquaintance, 

“Papa, what kind of steak was that we had for dinner?’ 
was asked by my little daughter soon after we left the table. 
“That was elk steak,” I replied, “‘why do you ask?” ‘‘O! 
it was perfectly awful,” she replied, ‘‘I do not want any 
more elk steak.” Itold her that the elk had been fresh 
killed and the proprietor had served it, no doubt thinking 
it would he relished by ‘“‘tenderfeet,” that is, people who 
had never eaten any before or who were unacquainted 
with Western mountain life, but after a week, when the 


meat had dried out some it made excellent steak, as we 
attested before we left the Park. 

The teams were now ready and sure enough here comes 
my former driver, who informed me that, at my request, 
the Superintendent had instructed him to accompany our 
party. All were soon aboard and taking up our line of 
march over the white magnesia deposit, we soon arrived 
at the timber and the first considerable rise of ground, 
We now have some seven or eight miles of continuous up 
hill. At short intervals we can have an ice cold drink 
from some of the many springs that line our pathway. 

Nothing is more calculated to cause one’s memory to 
run backward to the early days of our own State. Here 
are the still, still woods. Nothing to break the silence, save 
our horses’ feet and the rattling of the harness. Occasion- 
ally a bird might be seen, usually one of prey or garbage 
gatherers, but generally the woods were silent as the 
grave. Nota moving wild animal did I see within the 
Park, save a little gray squirrel in the early morning. The 
bugle of the sandhill crane could be heard about sun up; that 
reminded me of the early days of Missouri, when every 


morning in the spring we could hear the wildfowl and 


cranes at their accustomed meals, Forty yearsago it was 
no uncommon thing for the writer to be told to ‘‘hurry 
up and eat your breakfast and go and scare the geese off 
the wheat.” So the voice of the old sandhill crane on 
so Pega ueeT morning in August, 1884, reminded me of 
old times, 


Some eight or nine miles from the hotel we came upon 
a more open and level country, and for some fifteen or 
twenty miles the drive was magnificent. Now and then 
we would meet returning tourists, and occasionally a 
friend. Upon a clean grassy plot of ground, near a 
sparkling stream of ice-cold water, we saw an encamp- 
ment of men from Wisconsin, so our driver informed us. 
From the arrangement of their harness and equipments, 
and the manner of aligning wagons and teams, I took 
them for old soldiers on aregular camp. Everything 
about their quarters was scrupulously clean and in order, 
I did not learn their names. Further on is Beayer Lake. 
Here the colony of beayers are in-active operations. 
Many new houses of recent build and a new dam zigzage- 
ing across the lake exhibit the wonderful skill of this 
animal. Along this route may be seen the mountain of 
obsidian glass—a marvelous formation when geologically 
considered, Then hill and dale, lake and stream, succeed 
each other in regular order, bordered on all sides by the 
evergreen pine, and in some places by the impenetrable 
forest where universal shadows abound. No doubt the 
poet had just such a place in mind when he sang— 


“©, for a lodge in some yast wilderness, 
Some boundless contiguity of shade.” 


Here it is in all its primal glory, undisturbed by any 
discordant sound, as depicted in the chaotic cosmos, 
‘where no voice is heard.” How very much attached 
you become to the present company; even the horses seem 
to have an unusual interest attaching to them, and the 
Concord coach becomes your familiar friend. Just to 
think of being deprived of this little company one hour— 


“QO, solitude, where are thy charms 
Which sages have seen in thy face? 

I would rather dwell in the midst of alarms 
Than to reign in this horrible place.” 


But, then, with a pleasant company you really for a 
time enjoy these strange scenes. hen we arrived at 
our first station, some twenty-four miles from the hotel, 
we were all very tired and hungry from the long ride. 
Here were two rows of hospital tents, set on parallel lines 
about 12ft. apart, which served as hotel. Supper was soon 
announced, and we all enjoyed the nice tender elk steak, 
which was not too fresh, and the cooking was far superior 
to that of the hotel. We had everything in abundance, 
especially all varieties of canned goods. 

T was so unfortunate as to commit another impropriety 
here. Late too much supper, and for an hour was very 
much annoyed with difficult breathing. Persons should 
not fail to remember when traveling in high altitudes, 
that moderate eating, as wellas moderate exercise, should 
be the rule until the system becomes accustomed to the 
surroundings, The pine log fire was burning brightly 
outside, and as night set in we soon gathered close about 
it, and really did not feel comfortable when away from 
the effects of the glowing heat. Soon all the guests were 
seated around the warm fire, as the gathering shadows of 
night had brought a goodly company together. But now 
comes another painful episode in the life of the tourist. 
If we are only well and free from pain we are supposed 
to be in a condition to enjoy life. But then human nature 
is full of sympathy, and you have only to place it in a re- 
mote, unfrequented part of the earth when this refine- 
ment of our natures will quickly display itself. Among 
the company were some sufferers who had sought this 
far away place in the hope of being relieved from some 
distressing bodily malady. There comes the stately—l 
might almost say queenly—woman leaning on the arm of 
her husband. Her haggard and bleached countenance 
shows a great sufferer. An easy, well-blanketed chair 
is placed before the fire and the frail invalid is gently 
placed in this comfortable seat, the blankets are tucked 
snugly about her and she seems to be really enjoying the 
warm glow of the fire. Andso it is, for [cannot resist the 
detire to know somewhat of our invalid friend, ‘Yes,” 
says the husband, whose every demeanor showed the 
polished gentleman, ‘‘my wife has been an invalid for 
years, and when we left home she had to be borne upon a 
cot. We have been several weeks making the trip, but 
since we have reached this elevated pure atmosphere, the 
improvement has been beyond all expectation. She can 
now walk, as you see, supported by my arm, a thing she 
has not done for years. Her health and appetite are re- 
turning, and she is certainly looking and feeling like a 
new person,” And so it was, after the morning toiletand 
the splendid breakfast you could not have picked out an 
invalid in the whole cantonment. This certainly speaks 
well for the country if nothing else can. Let us thank 
God for this boundless domain, and use every effort to 

revent the vandalism of man from moving its beautiful 
hills and dales, pure air and waters, and the silent recesses 
of its shades. 4 ; f 

After quite asojourn in this far away region we re- 
turned to our car and soon to the busy civilization of to- 
day. But somehow or other a strong and almost irresist- 
ible desire comes over me at times te revisit these scenes. 
And I believe I will de it, OCCIDENT. 


pupsaLta, Me, 


A CRITIC AND HIS CRITICS. 


THE CRITIC. 


Editor Forest and Siream: 

The accounts of fishing and hunting trips are interesting 
and valuable. But why is it necessary that there be so 
much useless verbiage? Take the following from the last 
“Camps of the Kingfishers”’; 

Iwas out in_the first gray of the morning to find the promise 
made good with a cloudless sky of spangled blue, paling at the 
approach of the glorious sun, who heralded his coming by a few 
faint streaks of light, diverging above the treetops across the lake, 
and soon a rim of fire peeped above the line of green, and as it 
mounted and showed full and clear and round above, hill and hol- 
low, lake and woodland emerged refreshed and bright from the 
week of somber storm, each moisture-laden twig and leaf and blade 
of grass decked ont in glittering jewels by the genial rays of the 
golden morning sun. 

I sat in front of the fly enjoying the scene, lost in a dreamy rey- 
erie, till aroused by the clear tremulo laugh of a loon away down 
the lake, rejoicing, [hada conceit, in the fullness of his heart, 
at the glorious morning followin the change of weather and the 
Any nee of the placid lake with its background of green-clad 


It was a rare picture, full of bright color and mellow tints laid on 
with nature’s deftest touch; a picture to feel thankful for, and the 
loon and I had seemingly drifted into the same channel of thought 
and were rendering up our homage to the weather god, but each 
in_a different way. 

But the others were missing all this fresh morning air and in- 
vigorating sunshine,'and there was plenty for all. 

Rousing out the philosopher by pulling the blankets off him, we 
soon had fire going in the stoves and preparations for breakfast 
under way. en old Dan and Ben were “pestered” till they 
agreed to get out as the least of two evils and by the harmless in- 
vention that breakfast was ready, and yanking the covers from 
Muller and Jim a couple of times and receiving as many blessings 
(?) in return, they were induced to get up, not, however, without 
sundry growls and snorts at being disturbed out of their morning 
nap. 

Now this means in brief that the writer got up early and 
beheld beautiful scenery, as your readers have a thousand 
times done, and that some did not rise as early as others— 
that is all. Why will not correspondents leave out such lon 
useless descriptions? Why must we go through so muc 
mud to get a little coffee? 

Why cannot these needless words, words, words, be left 
out and the description of actual fishing, ete., etc., begin at 
once and be briefly given? ~ 

It is an imposition on the reader to have to follow the tire- 
some yarn of so much nothingness in order to get at the 
practical or actual account of the narrative belonging to a 
journal like the FoREST AND STREAM, 

F. D, FAYTHORN, JR. 


HIS CRITICS. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 

It seems to me that the descriptions, which your corres- 
pondent objects to, bring the scenes more vividly before the 
reader, and give most readers more pleasure than bare state- 
ments of the number of fish caught or amount of game killed. 
A picture of a fish or beast or bird, however truthful in form 
and color, would have more value to most peuple if set inits 
propér natural surroundings than would the simple portrait 
of the trout, deer or game bird. After all itis a matter of 
individual taste. One man goes fishing only to fish, and 
hunting only to kill. Furtherthan that the lake or stream 
is a likely bit of water for fish, or the woodland is good cover 
for game, he sees no beauty inthem. Another gets quite as 
much enjoyment from the companionship of nature that his 
outing gives, as from the actual fishing and shooting, 
Each has a right to enjoy himself after his own fashion. 

Probably the editor has far better opportunities of know- 
ing what will suit a majority of his readers than any one 
reader has and to please the greater part is the best he can 
do; he cannot possibly please every one. 

f Mr. F’s idea was strictly carried out weshould lose, 
besides ‘‘Kingfisher’s”’ pleasant arctan that bring pic- 
tures of camp and lake before us, all the quaint sayings of 
old Ben and the rest. Mr. F. can easily skip the passages 
that displease him and leave them for those to read who 
enjoy them. 

.Them’s my sentiments, as nigh as I can state ’em. 
AWAHSOOSE, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

T don’t think your fault-finding correspondent would care 
to read the ‘‘Kingfisher’’ articles if their author merely 
wrote: ‘“Three or four other fellows and I went fishing at 
the —— lakes last summer; stayed —— days and caught —— 
bass.” And yet that is just about what he demands when 
he asks for ‘the practical and actual account.” If Mr, F. 
had gone for “Kingfisher” on another point I would have 
been heartily with him, and on second thought his fault- 
finding may have some reason, for I don’t believe any man 
who takes a stove into camp with him can possess a genuine 
and absorbing interest in the beauties of nature. The wild 
woods and unsullied waters are incompatible with modern 
kitchen ranges, and a man who goes into the wilderness on 
a sort of a Dutch picnic may tell about catching fish if he 
likes, but he musn’t pretend a sympathy with uncurbed 
nature that he doesn’t feel. 

Of course I’m a crank, you know, but that’s how I look at 
the matter. SENECA, 


Editor Forest and Stream: i 

To the uninitiated the description of one trout fishing trip 
must be a repetition of all others, but not so with the lover 
of nature. Mvenif he resorts to his old haunts he always 
sees new beauties in the forest, sky, air, birds and all nature; 
the foliage seems greener, the air purer, the springs gushing 
from the mountain side are cooler and sweeter, the colors of 
the trout deeper and richer than eyer before. But never 
content under the fascination of the surroundings, he will 
generally wander deeper into the forest and explore new 

onds and streams, ever and anon disturbing the noonday 
Path or eyening ea of some ‘‘monarch of the glen,’’ or 
surprising the ruffed grouse in charge of her newly-hatched 
brood, which she tries so artfully to defend from her sup- 
posed enemy. Amid such companionship no wonder that 
the hours and days pass by only too quickly, and the fatigue 
of the day is not regretted. 

If these things add to our pleasure in the woods, they cer- 
tainly cannot be omitted in acceptable literature of angling. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

T believe that if Mr. F.’s views should be adopted by the 
FOREST AND STREAM management and all descriptions of 
woods and waters—or, ina word, nature—be eliminated from 
correspondents’ letters upon fishing and shooting, and only 
bald baskets and bags given, the paper would fall from its 
high estate as the American sportsman’s journal. It would 
not become a mere statistical review of the fish and game 
supply, because the natural history, yachting and other de- 
partments would intervene to save it; but there would in 

‘such a state of things’? be more business in its columns than 
a searcher after recreation would actually sigh for. : 

A great proportion of the angling fraternity ‘£ on a fishing 
trip for something more than fish. Vish, big fish, many fish, 
are the important factors; but there are also important inci- 
dentals in connection therewith that would be sadly missed. 
The writer feels that he is far from being along in thinking 
that some of the most entertaining letters written about fish- 
ing have been remarkably destitute of fish, : 

he Cape Ann Advertiser contains fish scores that ge — 
Straight to the question, with no figures ef speseh 
Save the ten Arab signs. ’ = 
The fishormen’s cateh is givenin terse language and with 


marked absence of useless poetry or prose descriptive of the 
fishermen’s surroundings. There is no ‘‘verbiage’’ about the 
Advertiser's fish stories, and possibly Mr. F, will find in 
that paper what he longs for; still there arefishermen whom 
the Advertiser does not wholly satisfy, excellent paper 
though it be. . ’ 
T lately stood on a wharf in Boston watching the return of 
a fishing party, and I'l] warrant that there was not one of 
the party but would have vated ‘ Batt ae most excellent 
letter a waste of ink, The scribe of the party stood by the 
hatch of the vessel with a board and piece of chalk, taking 
notes, and when the last fin had been thrown into a truck 
with a pitchfork, the scribe remarked: ‘“—— pounds, three 
and one-half cents for the cod and no sale for the dabs. 
Blank my skin; it don’t pay for the ice!’ The report was 
concise without many unnecessary words; no attempt at 
oratory to describe the spangled blue or other sky; no refer- 
ence to the glorious sun or silver moon; it was straight 
business without any frills, But most anglers would derive 
more satisfaction from one paragraph of “‘Kingfisher’s” 
graphic letters which so truthfully portray the beauties and 
' the varied changes of the woods and the waters, which 
never grow old and are part and parcel of an outing, than 
they would to have the whole fare of a ‘‘banker’”’ dumped on 
their back porch. . N. CHENEY. 


Hiditor Forest and Stream: , 

I notice it. Must we have a streak of midsummer madness 
to disturb our souls? Hereis a correspondent bent on guy- 
ing the fraternity because, perhaps, he never goes a-fishing,. 
Were he in earnest in his criticism he would be an object of 
commiseration. For, the root of the matter is one of literary 
taste. To clothe one’s thoughts in proper garb is the aim of 
the orator, the historian and the poet. As is their success.in 
this, so is the reputation which the world accords them. 

Does Mr, F. prefer that instead of ‘“Now fades the glimmer 
ing landscape on the sight,” Gray*should have said, ‘it 
was getting dark,” or that ‘Now rose above the mountains 
the cold moon’s silvery shield,’’ should have been supplanted 
by “the moon came up,’’ or does he ask the ForREST AND 
STREAM to publish a fish ledger? 

Tf ‘Kingfisher’ “got up early and beheld beautiful scen- 
ery,” why should he not record the fact in fitting words? 
Must there be “no more cakes and ale”’ because some Illinois 
man is bilious? Brevity may be the soul of wit, but cer- 
tainly it is not so of angling, camping and hunting descrip- 
tions. The more we have of the latter the better. We live 
over our outings in all their fullness when we know that the 
dew sparkled on the grass and the moonbeams shimmered 
on tents for other eyes as well as ours, that our ears were not 
the only ones that drank in the sad wail of the loon and the 
rustle of the night wind among the pines. To some a Sahara 
may be as beautiful as a Tempe, but they are not of our 
canny kin. Nature never grows old. Her lover sees no mark 
of years on her face, and he who traces her beauties on paper, 
though it be for the thousandth time, gives us of the outing 
erait something to admire and love. . 

“Kingfisher,” here’s my hand; put it there, old man. 

AWAYANDA. 


Editor Forestand Stream: 

Your critical correspondent ought to have had a chance at 
“Sunset” Cox years azo when he wrote that famous de- 
scription of a sunset and printed it in the Columbus Ohio 
Statesman, of which he was atthe time editor. I send you 
a copy of that ‘‘sunburst”’ taken from my scrap-book. Does 
not thesunrise description in the ‘‘Camps”’ entitletheir author 
to pe known as ‘Sunrise Kingfisher?” Here is the ‘‘Sunset’’ 

icture; 

e “What a peculiar sunset was that last night! How glori- 
ous the storm and how splendid the setting of the sun! We 
do not remember ever to haye seen the like on our round 
globe. The scene opened in the west with a horizon full of 
golden, impenetrating lustre, which colored the foliage and 
brightened every object into its own dyes, The colors grow 
richer and deeper until the golden lustre is transfused into 
a storm cloud, full of the finest lightnings, which leaped 
into dazzling zigzags all over and around the city, The 
wind arose with fury, the slender shrubs and giant trees 
made obeisance to its majesty. Some even snapped before its 
force. The strawberry beds and grass plants ‘turned up their 
whites’ to see Zephyrus march by. As the rain came andthe 
pools and gutters hurried away, thunder roared grandly, and 
the fire bells caught the excitement and rang with hearty 
chorus. The south and east received the copious showers 
and the west all at once brightened up in a long, polished. 
belt_of azure worthy of a Sicilian sky. 

“Presently a cloud ap peated in the azure belt in the form 
of a castelated city. It became more vivid, revealing strange 
forms of péerless fanes and alabaster glories rare and grand 
in this mundane sphere, It reminded us of Wadsworth’s 
splendid verse in his ‘Hxcursion’: 

The appearance instantaneously disclosed 
Was 0’ a mighty city, boldly say 

A wilderness of buildings, sinking far 

And self withdrawn into a wondrous depth 
Fay sinking into splendor without end. 


“But the city yanished only to give place to another isle, 
where the most beautiful forms of foliage appeared imaging 
a paradise in the distant and purified air, j 

“The sun, wearied by the elemental commotion, sank be- 
hind the green plains of the west. The ‘great eye in heaven,’ 
however, went-down without a dark brow hanging over its 
departing light. The rich flush of unearthly light had 
pased. and the rain had ceased, when the solemn church 

ells pealed; the laughter of children out and joyous after 
the storm is heard with the carol of birds, while the dark 
and purple weapon of the skies still darted illumination 
around the starling college, trying to rival its angels and 
leap into its dark window.” 
T—as your critic would have put it tersely and better— 
there was right smart of a shower. MBEAT-HAWE. 


FLASH.—tThe writer of the following is known to us, and 
the meidents are youched for; they were first printed in the 
Winthrop (Me.) Budget: Dr. C. A. Packard, of Bath, owns 
a fine pointer dog named Flash, who, though not having had 
a special training or attained high rank in any dog college 
is remarkably intelligent, He has long been in the habit of 
pee ene. the doctor on his professional visits, some- 
times dashing through the streets crowded with carriages at 
great speed. One day his foot, or rather a toe of one foot 
was caught under a wheel, in consequence of which the claw 
commenced to grow ont, and became Sree painful. 
The doctor examined the wound and remarked to him in a 
business way, “‘I think, Flash, you'll be obliged to have that 
claw cutoff.” Thedog, who was lying on the floor, looked up 
knowingly and wagged his tail. A day or two after—the 
dog suffering a great deal, and lame—followed his master 
into the office, and deliberately placed the wounded toe upon 
the doctor’s knee, and submitted to a very painful surgical 
operation without a twinge. Not long afterthis incident, one 
day Dr, P. was surprised to see Flash come into: his office 
with a small black cur following him. To engage his mas- 
ter’s attention he would rush up to him and look up into his 
face, then go toward the cur, rush back again and do the 
same thing over ae ain, until the doctor examined the cur 
and found he had been wounded in some manner, and the 
wound was still bleeding. The fact was plain that Flash had 
induced his dog acquaintance by some see ae icaeae only in 
dog language, to g9 with him to his master's office and have 
the wound promptly attended to, which the doctor did, and 
he left happy. . 


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THE SPORT OF HAWKING. 
IIl.—The Peregrine Falcon. — Concluded. 
HE wild-caught hawk having now learned to sit 


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uietly on the falconer’s wrist and to know his voice 


and whistle, the next step in her training is to change the 


rufter hood for the hood proper. The latter differs from 
the taming hood in being made of rather stiff, strong calf 
skin, and is of a somewhat different shape from the rufter 
hood, Fig. 2 represents a serviceable field hood, The 
pattern is somewhat the same as that given for the rufter 
hood, or it may be made of three pieces, as indicated in 
the drawing. But the orifice for the beak is square in- 
stead of triangular; the sides of the cap well bulged out 
over the eyes of the hawk, and the V-shaped opening be- 
hind is much wider than in the rufter, so as to permit of 
the hood being easily slipped on and off, This piece of 
hawk harness is formed over a block cut to rudely repre- 
sent the head of a falcon, but more prominent about the 
eyes; the leather is soaked in water after having been 
artly sewn together, and is then modeled over this “lay 
gure” to the proper shape. A loop of leather (see cut) 
should be sewn on the top of the hood to lift it by, or a 
plume of bright feathers may be substituted. The plume 
is generally used on hoods by European falconers, but the 
strap will be found much more handy and durable, if less 
ornamental than the feathers. The lacing is usually a 
strip of soft leather playing freely through four holes in 
the back of the hood, as shown in the illustration. 
The hoods should be changed in a room made as dark as 
it is possible to see to work in, and if the hawk be very 
restless it is well to brail one of his wings, or even to soak 


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FIG. 1.—HEAD OF PEREGRINE, FALCON. 


the bird with water squeezed from a sponge held at a dis- 
tance of a few feet above him, so as to add a slight shock 
to the wetting. The change should be made when the 
stomach of the falcon is empty, or he may be injured by 
his struggles. It is well to give only a slight feed in the 
morning, and to change the hoods in the afternoon. 
After the change the falcon is carried around as before, 
being frequently stroked with a feather, and fed through 
the hood. The next day feed the peregrine by dim candle 
light, and after he has begun to pull greedily through the 
cap, slip it off and allow him to continue his meal un- 
hooded; slp the hood on again just before the meat is 
finished, allowing the hawk to complete eating it through 
the beak opening. The following day the hood may be 
removed twice in the above manner, a little more light 
being admitted; and so on until at the end of a week or 


|so the falcon will feed in bright sunlight without the 


hood, and permit himself to be hooded and unhooded 
without opposition. The hawk is now said to be broken 
to the hood. The haggard must now be:accustomed to 


FIG, 2,—FIELD HOOD. 


the presence of strangers, horses and dogs; this must be 
done gradually, and great care must be taken that he is 
not frightened or teased, or fed by any one but yourself 
and at regular hours. 

The next lesson is to teach the falcon to jump to the 
wrist when called. All this while the whistle has been 
sounded, together with the shout you intend to use to call 
the hawk in the hunting field, at every meal, and the 
bird has been constantly fed from the hand. It is seldom 
difficult therefore to get the haggard to jump at first a 
foot or two from his perch to your wrist for a choice feed 
of meat held in your hand. Keep this up, gradually 
lengthening the distance until the hawk readily flies the 
length of the room to your fist when called. 

e bird should now be carried into the open air by an 
assistant, a long light cord, called a creance, being tied 
to his leash. After unhooding the haggard go ten yards 
away and call him, Gusev IAG Bb the same time a tempt- 
ing piece of meat; he will probably fly to you, the assist- 
ant, of course, keeping firm hold of the end of the creance 
for safety, If the hawk does not come to you, go nearer, 
and keep this up until the falcon comes readily 50yds. or 
more to your call. 

Ti is now time to allow the haggard castings occa- 
sionally. A whole dead bird is given, and the hawk 
allowed to swallow as much bone and feather as he de- 
sires. These in the course of a few hours are cast up 


the falcon is tied when at rest. 
rounded by a circle of fine sand several inches deep, which 
will be found very cleanly and convenient to clean ., 
Ilawks must be protected from cold, damp winds at all 

seasons, and in the winter are best kept in a darkened 
room, They bate much less in a dark apartment and do not 


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from the bird’s crop in an oval mass. If the falcon is 
healthy they have no odor, and contain no half-digested 
food, as is often the case with badly conditioned birds. 
The gh sg is now kept on a block in a shed, but 
which, when the hawk is perfectly trained, is to be fre- 
quently carried out on tothe lawn on bright days; it is 
peer, several months, however, before wild-caught 
awks can be trusted unhooded in the open air alone. 
The block is a sugarloaf-shaped block of woot, some- 
what flattened at the top, where it measures about Sin. 
across; the base should be broad so thatit may stand firm. A 


ring isletin flush with thetop for convenience in carriage, 


and another ring is screwed to the side, to which the leash of 
The block should be sur- 


injure their feathers by fluttering against the windows, ete. 
Of course light is freely admitted at feeding time and the 
birds fed from the hand, A plain rounded perch of the 
diameter of a man’s wrist, supported at each end by 
strong uprights and padded with canvas, also makes 
an excellent but perhaps less convenient resting place 
than the block. ; 

If you intend to use an artificial lure in the field, al- 
though it is far less satisfactory in use than a living or 
dead pigeon, now is the time to enter the falcon at it, 
The artificial lure consists of a fork of hard wood, too 
heavy for the hawk to carry, with half a dozen pigeon 
wings firmly fastened to it. Cords are passed through 
awl holes in the wood and a fresh piece of beefsteak tied 
thereto, A dead pigeon hire ismuch to be preferred with 
wild-caught falcons. 

We will suppose the lure is a pigeon; carry the haggard 
into the open air, kneel with her on the wrist, unhood 
her and cast out the lure a few feet. When she jumps to 
it let her eat a portion from it, at the same time giving her 
choice morsels of beef from your hand. Before the lure 
is devoured decoy her to your wrist again by calling and 
presenting a tempting morsel, and rehood her. Continue 
this each day until the hawk feeds freely on the lure and 
is not disturbed by the presence of strangers or dogs. She 
is now trained to fly to the lure as well as to your wrist 
from the arm of an assistant. This practice is kept up 
daily, until the lately wild and savage faleon comes at 
once to your call when held more than 50yds. away from 
you. Leash and creance are now removed, the jesses 
and swivel alone remaining on the hawk’s legs, together 
with the bells, and she is called and lured until she will 
dart to you or the lure from the wrist of an attendant 
1,000yds. distant, always being rewarded with the most 
tempting piece of meat obtainable for her obedience. Do 
not compel the hawk to make more than three or four 
flights during a single meal, and when it is finished re- 
hood and slip the leash on to the jesses. 

The haggard is now taught to stoop at the lure and to 
“wait on.” As she fiies at the swinging lure snatch it 
away and immediately throw it out again, and allow her 
to seize it asshe turns to look for it after its disappear- 
ance. At first this should be done only once, but later it 
may be kept up until the hawk will stoop backward and 
forward as often as desired, 

Now tie the haggard by the usual long creance and offer 
her a living pigeon, one of whose wings has been brailed. 
It is highly probable that the fierce peregrine, who only 
a month before killed perhaps a dozen ducks in a day 
only for the sport of killing, may refuse it, and if so a 
string must be tied to the leg of the pigeon, and it must 
be pulled up by passing the cord through an eyed pin to 
within a foot of the hawk's block. If she still refuse it 
she must first be entered at some sparrows treated in the 
same manner as the pigeon, and the pigeon must be tried 
again after she has killed several sparrows. 

Soon she may be allowed to take the brailed pigeons.at 
liberty, all her harness being removed save the bewitsand 
jesses, and finally she is flown at a strong, unbrailed 
pigeon, to whose legis tied a strong light cord, When 
the hawk kills the pigeon runin and seize the trailing 
end of this line. The falcon is thus trained not to ‘‘earry” 
her quarry—a most tiresome habit in the field—as of 
course you have it fast, Keep at creanced birds for sev- 
eral weeks, in order that the hawk may be perfectly 
trained not to carry, a habit to which all falconers have 
found wild-caught hawks especially prone. 

The hawk is now ready to be entered at her quarry proper, 
and haggards are best used for heavy game, too weighty 
for them to lift. Ducks, grouse, and shore birds, crows 
and herons are suitable game for an adult peregrine. A 
powerful female might even take geese, swans or wild 
turkeys. A few living birds of the species at which it is 
intended to first fly the falcon should be procured and 
turned out before her, the first from the hand of the 
faleoner, with one of its wings securely brailed; and 
finally the falcon must kill a strong, unhampered bird. 
As soon as the first bird is killed—indeed it is well to . 
begin this practice while flying at creanced pigeons—the 
falconer must approach and make much of the hawk 
while he allows her to feast on the first wild quarry, at 
the same time giving her choice pieces of beef from the 
hand. From her second and subsequent flights she must 
be lured, and then called to the roost and given some 
juicy mouthfuls, If she is not to be flown again that day 
she should be fed up or given as much tender beef as she 
cares to eat. The hawk is thus taught to believe that you 
take nothing from her, and also that she obtains from 
you much more savory food than she can kill for herself, 
all falcons preferring tender beef to the flesh of any bird. 
The haggard is now ready to be entered at wild game, the 
methods generally pursued by falconers will be fully 
described in a future paper. 

When the peregrine is first flown, either at the lure or 
at pigeons, it is hardly necessary to say that she must 
be sharp set, i.e., very hungry, or she will certainly 
indulge in the luxury of a sail before coniing to you, and 
you may lose her altogether. If properly handled there 
is little or no danger of losing a hawk during its training, 
as it will assuredly come to you when hungry if properly 
trained. 

While the haggard is flying at pigeons it will frequently 
happen that the quarry dashes into a clump of bushes ora 
hedge justin time to escape the stoop of the hawk. Make 
haste to serve the falcon, 7%. ¢., to drive the pigeon out of 
cover, making a great noise and hullabaloo over it. Have 
a pigeon in a bag net at your belt, from one of whose 
wings three or four of the long feathers have heen pulled , 


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and if the one first flown is not at once flushed, release 
your lamed bird when the haggard is not observing you; 
this the falcon will kill with ease, and she will not fail to 
be impressed with the conviction that ‘waiting on” when 
men below are flushing game is a most prcfitable pro- 
ceeding. Hawks of all species, but especially falcons, 
must never be teased, rated, struck or otherwise punished 
under any circumstances whatever; a moment's anger on 
the part of the falconer will spoil the work of months, 
Falcons are not in any way like dogs or horses; they never 
forget nor forgive an injury, and never again show any 
attachment or obedience toward those who have offended 
them. Neither must a hawk be staryed in order to tame 
it, or the spirit and health of the bird will both be broken, 
and its plumage will show hunger marks, causing the 
feathers to break, spoiling both the appearance and the 
flight of the falcon. 

All hawks require a bath at least every other day in 
warm weather. <A. good-sized tub some 8in, deep, sunk 
almost flush with the surface of the ground, makes an ex- 
cellent bath. The block of the hawk should be set near 
it, and the bird given plenty of leash. After the hawk 
has been entered at living birds she should be given but 
one full meal a day, and that from your hand early in the 
morning. Saturday night should be ‘‘gorge night,” and 
the hawk should then be allowed as much warm bird or 
good beefsteak as she will eat. Perfectly lean raw meat, 
preferably beef, pigeons, the necks and heads of game and 
poultry, and any small birds which haye not been shot, 
should constitute the diet of the trained peregrine. 

Fig. 1 represents the head of an adult female peregrine 
falcon, and shows well the powerful and strongly-toothed 
beak, and the general character of this magnificent bird, 
the type of warlike nobility and strength. The rearing 
and training of young hawks taken from the nest will be 
considered in my next paper. R, W. SEISS. 


AN UNCOMFORTABLE PAIR. 
A STRANGH pair of fish were seen to-day in Lake On- 
tario at Oswego Harbor. 

Sunning itself near the top of the water, within oar’s 
leneth of the writer’s boat, was seen a pickerel of about 
two and one-half feet in length. 

Lying close beside the pickerel was what appeared at 
first to be an eel a little over a foot long; but as the 
pickerel swam slowly away, his companion was seen 
to be a lamprey, whose suction head was fastened to the 
pickerel’s side just back of his gills, and whose tail was 
waving alongside that of the pickerel, as the latter 
dragged its burden along. 

The lampreys habit is to sponge its living out of the 
rest of the fish world, by attaching itself by suction to 
any fish that it can get in its power, permitting the con- 
tinued life of its victim as long as possible while subsist- 
ing on its blood, 

The writer saw, some years since, a 20-pound salmon 
taken from a gill net in Lake Ontario, and having a two 
inch hole in its side which had been made by a lamprey’s 
suction, 

The lamprey’s spawn among the gravel at the mouths 
of streams emptying into the lake. The writer once 
crossed a gravel bar, whose surface was just awash, in 
which were many bowls worked out, each about the size 
of a hen’snest, and each containing one or more lampreys 
coiled around and apparently spawning. The lamprey 
and its victim which were seen this morning are prob- 
ably joined together till death shall part them. 

LEATHERSTOCKING, 


OswzGo, New York, Oct. 22. 


SUNFLOWERS AND THE Brrps.—We had a few sun- 
flowers in the garden the past summer, which were very 
‘prolific of blossoms and attracted much notice, but we 
ittle thought what pleasure the tall, rough stalks with 
the drooping flowers and dried dangling leaves would 
give to the birds later in the season. Before the seeds 
were fairly grown a family of goldfinches that had their 
home in a maple tree in front of the house took possession 
of the flowers, and from early morning until late in the 
afternoon they could be seen perched on the edge of the 
largest flowers, nearly doubled up in their efforts to secure 
the seeds. Then in September came a flock, a dozen or 
fifteen, purple finches, and later still came along an un- 
bidden but a very welcome guest, a white-breasted nut- 
hatch, and for nearly two weeks he made his regular 
daily visits, but unlike the goldfinch and purple finch, 
who would make their feast while sitting on the flower,. 
he would come in his graceful, undulating motion, and 
alight on the under side of the flower, extract his single 
seed and then away he would gotoadead apple tree in 
my neighbor's garden, where I suppose he ate 1t; and the 
next moment back he would come to the same flower, 
secure another seed and go off to the dead apple tree again. 
One morning we missed our genial guest, and the next 
morning he was not among the finches, and we came to the 
conclusion that he had passed on with the vast migration 
army. The goldfinches and purple finches are still with 
us, but we expect that they also will soon take their de- 
parture, as the stock of sunflower seeds is getting low; 
but we shall see to it that there will be another stock next 
season for our feathered friends; and if the readers of 
FOREST AND STREAM wish to attract and retain the birds 
late in the season, let them raise afew of the good old- 
fashioned sunfiowers.—J. L. Davison (Lockport, N. Y.). 


MarRyLAND Brrap Notrs.—It may prove a matter of 
interest to record that on May 16 last I shot a Hudsonian 
godwit (Limosa hudsonica) at_ West River, Maryland, 
in a gtass field adjoining the village of Halesville. This 
species must bea rare 
the old water men or gunners knew the bird, I had the 
bird beautifully mounted by a very experienced taxider- 
mist of Baltimore, who never knew of one being obtained 
in Maryland before. Dr. Coues states (‘Birds of the 
Northwest,” p. 494) that he never saw this godwit alive. 
A few days later I shot a rose-breasted grosbeak (Gonia- 
phea ludoviciana) near the same place. This also is a 
species very rarely seen in_that vicinity.—J. MURRAY 
eae (No. 1012 I street, N. W., Washington, D. C,, 

ct, 25.) 


A Contrast.—A correspondent writes. from Sharon, 
Pa.: “This locality twenty years ago had thousands -of 
brown thrushes, catbirds, bobolinks, orioles, tomtits, 
woodpeckers, cranes, sand suipes, killdeers, chipping 
birds, etc., and you have no idea how scarce they are 
now. I have seen but one brown thrush in six years, and 
the orioles and tomtits are almost exterminated.” 


yisitant in that locality, for none of | 8? 


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COOT SHOOTING ON THE MAINE COAST 


“FOIRDS isn't s’ plenty ez they wuz down here twenty 

year ago,” remarked an old fisherman, as he puffed 
away at his pipe in the village post office one evening. 
“Why, I remember,” he continued, “how them black 
ducks used t’ come up in that coye whar the dreen is, s’ 
thick that they'd line both sides o’ the dreen fur fifty yards. 
We boys used t’ go down thar nights an’ we used ¢ shoot 
a pooty good number of ‘em sometimes. Abe Williams 
’nd me went down thar one night’nd we killed twenty-one 
of them birds! Yes, sir, twenty-one of them ducks. 
Naow, thet’s what I call pooty good shootin’. But naow- 
adays thar’s more gunners than ther” is birds.” 

“But is there no shooting around here now?” I asked, 

*O, yas, but you hev t’ go ‘round outside the Gunnin’ 
Rocks and then a mile or two t’ the east’ard before you 
can git any chance.” 

“Do you ever go gunning now?” 

‘Why, bless ye, no! I go out thar fishin’.” 

“Do you ever see any birds?” 

“QO, yas, thar’s quite a number of ‘em flies by ev'ry 
mornin’. I see some pooty good flocks of ’em this 
mornin’,” 

‘Well, are you going out to-morrow?” I asked. 

“Yas, if the weather’s good.” 

“Do you think that if Iwent with you there’d be any 
show for me to shoot some birds?” 

“O, yas; but ye’ve got t? get some tollers if ye want 
any shootin’.” 

‘*Where can I get any?” I asked. 

‘Wall, Em’ry M’loon’s got some ‘nd I guess he'd lend 
*em to you if ye asked him. He lives in the house thut’s 
sot back from the road just above here. I'll go with ye 
and ask him for’em,” said the old man, as he climbed 
down from his seat on a flour barrel, and after knocking 
the ashes out of his pipe and replenishing it, he struck a 
match, lit his dudeen, and, with a ‘‘good evenin’” to the 
postmaster, stepped out of the shop and I followed. 

We reached Em'ry’s house in a short time, and, after 
knocking at the door, we were admitted by his wife. 

““Eim’ry’s out in the woodshed sawin’,” she said, when 
old Yeaton (the fisherman) asked for him, ‘I'll call him,” 
she continued, and going to the door, she spoke to him. 

“‘T’m comin’,” answered her husband, and we heard his 
footsteps as he walked from the shed to the house, The 
door opened and he came in. 

“Fim’ry, this is my friend, Mr. W.,” said Yeaton, as 
Meloon stepped into the room. 

‘Happy t’ see ye, sit—don’t..get up—set right down, 
Anything I can do for ye, Syl?” he continued to Yeaton, 

“T want to know if you'll lend me your tollers for to- 
morrow. My friend here wants to doa little gunnin’, and 
I tho’t you’d be ’bout the best man to come to.” 

‘‘Now, Syl, whaton airth did ye come t’ me for? Why 
didn’t ye go right out to the shed and take ’em? Of course 
ye can hey “em. The idee o’ askin’ sech a question!” 

‘Wal, I tho’t—” 

“No matter wot ye tho’t. Now come right out, and 
we'll put ’em in the barrer, ‘nd wheel ’em right down t’ 
yer boat.” 

“You're very kind, sir,” I said. 

“‘Thet’s nothin’,” answered Meloon, *‘I only wish I could 
do somethin’ more fur ye.” 

The decoys were thrown into Yeaton’s boat, and after 
bidding the two men good night, I went home. Yeaton 
was to meet me at Cod Rock the next morning at 4 
o'clock, Four o’clock came and found me ready and 
waiting on the Rock. 

The wind was light, and as the tide was running in it 
took Yeaton longer than it would have otherwise to get 
there. At last he did, and we started for the ‘‘Gunnin’ 
Rocks” and having passed them we headed to the east- 
ward, and after going about two miles we anchored the 
decoys and rowed about a good gunshot to the westward, 
where we anchored. 

The eastern horizon was just lighting up with the early 
rays of old Sol, and the cool sea breeze that blew gently 
from the south made black ripples here and there on the 
ocean’s smooth surface. It was an ideal early autumn 
morning. As it grew lighter I could discern far off to 
the southeast the sails of the mackerel fleet which had 
gone out of the harbor the night before. The bell on Kit’s 
Rock buoy rung at intervals as the slow swell rose and 
fell. Iwas admiring the scene when Yeaton suddenly 
said: ‘Get down, here comes some white wings!” I 
grasped my Parker, and crouching down watched in- 
tently for the birds, ‘“They’re goin’ by to the south’ard 
of us,” said Yeaton, as the birds swung off to the right, 
‘meyer mind, there’ll be plenty more.” 

I watched those fine fellows till they were out of sight, 
hoping against hope that they might change their minds 
and come back, but they didn’t. 

“Ve gee, the biggest flocks always flies further out nor 
the smaller ones,” said Yeaton. 

Boom! Boom! came across the water from the east- 
ward. ‘There’s some fellers gunnin’ at Sea Point and 
down by Braboat Harbor,” said Yeaton, as he shaded his 
eyes with his hand, ‘look out, here comes a couple!” 
Nearer and nearer came the coots—they see the decoys— 
now they come—bang, bang, 

“Took out, the other'll get away [bang], good one! Got 
’em both. Jest cast loose that b’oy ‘nd we'll row up and 
if *em.” 

Taking the oars he rowed toward the decoys and picked 
up the birds. ‘“‘Butterbill coots. Isn’t that one a beauty? 
Jest look at his bill! but get down!” he continued, “‘here 
comes one o’ them white wings, wait, now [bang]. One 
more before he dives [bang]. There's three birds; pooty 
good, pooty good,” said Yeaton, as he rowed around and 
scooped up the dead beauty in his net. He now paddled 
back to the buoy, and we were again ready for the birds. 

The coots continued to come in small bunches, and I 
shot quite a number, missing, of course, the easiest shots, 
and getting ny birds on the hardest. ‘ "Tis ever thus.” 
Twelve o'clock came, and with it the ninth coot. I de- 
cided not to wait for the afternoon flight, as it always 
came late, and I did not want to stay out there for three 
or four hours, with nothing to do, so I told Yeaton of my 
wish, and he immediately hoisted his killick, and, after 
taking in the decoys, we started homeward. We arrived 
and, as I got off, Yeaton said, *I 


hope you are satisfied, Mr. W.; I know I can't give ye 
sech shootin’ ez they can daown on the Chissipeck Bay, 
but whenever ye want a day’s cootin’, jest come t? me, — 
‘nd Pll de the best I can for ye.” 

I thanked the good-hearted old fellow, and, taking my 
game in my hand, jumped out upon the rock, and as 
Yeaton rowed away, I waved my hand to him. Now, 
who wants a better time than a day’s shooting on the old 
New England coast? I don't, forone, even if the shooting 
is not as good as it is on the ‘‘Chissipeek Bay.” 

J. WENDELL, JR. 


ON SHAVER’S FORK. 


KE K. was keen for a chase; he had talked about it on 
several occasions; so we made an appointment for the 
following morning. Ike met meat daylight. It was a 
cool, crisp, frosty morning in October. Ike and the 
writer were to take the stands on the Shaver’s Fork of 
Cheat River, above the Fishing Hawk Falls. Will F. was 
to take my dog and make the drive. The locality here 
named is an exceptionally good one for a chase. Prob- 
ably there is not within this State at least a place where 
one can make a deer drive with greater prospect of suc- 
cess and that quickly, too, without running the deer to 
death. The mountain on each" side of the stream rises 
high, steep and precipitously, heavily timbered with hem- 
lock and spruce, interspersed in some of the more open 
spots with maple, beech and birch; added to this along 
the stream on either side and in some places extending 
nearly to the crest of the mountain is a dense under- 
growth of laurel, practically impenetrable to the hunter, 
Ike carried a .388-caliber Ballard, with which he purposed 
“settling the hash” of any deer that came to his stand. 
The writer contented himself with his ‘‘universal arm,” a 
10-bore doublebarrel, both shells loaded with a wire buck- 


shot cartridge, backed with all of Dupont’s No. 2 Duck 


they would hold. 

We lost no time getting to the stands, the keen frosty 
air being favorable to active exercise. I placed Ikeat the 
upper stand (the best), telling him I would hold the fort 
at the lower. We had scarcely been at our posts fifteen 
minutes, and I had just begun to shiver from quickly 
cooling off after the brisk exercise of getting there, haying 
seated myself on a bare rock between two large boulders 
at the edge of the stream, when I heard the sharp shrill 
yelp of my dog, as the chase rapidly descended the 
declivity on the opposite side of the river. How well I 
knew that tongue. Scarcely a minute had elapsed when 
the sharp crack of Ike’s rifle saluted my ears. I was on 
my feet in an instant, standing motionless between the 
boulders, but commanding a good lookout up stream and 
for some distance below. The report had scarcely died 
aiwvay when I could discover the head and upper part of 
the body of a doe, as with short, quick leaps she came 
down the rocky bed of the stream, at intervals throwing 
the spray in a shower above her. It was but a momentary 
glance, however, when, accompanied with the peculiar 
sharp whizz of a bullet, again that sharp report rang in 
my ears, as the leaden messenger sped its way along the 
fringing of timber and brush on the opposite side of the 
river. At that instant the doe turned her course square 
for the bank and quickly disappeared in the underbrush. 
Thad raised and leveled my gun, but the distance being 
at least 140yds., if not greater, 1 concluded not to fire a 
hopeless shot. 

Ike came down the rocky and treacherous edge of the 
river, floundering over the slippery rounded rocks, run- 
ning as rapidly as he could make his way, When in 
hearing distance he shouted: ‘I say. I certainly hit 
that deer the first shot.” ‘‘We will wade over and see,” 
IT replied. Selecting a place where we could pick our way 
over the submerged rocks and rushing water without 


| overtopping our tall wading boots, a delicate operation at 


best, we erossed and carefully examined the trail, follow- 
ing several hundred yards through the timber and under- 
brush. The doe had evidently increased her pace after 
leaving the water, going at a full jump; nota drop of 
blood nor the least indication of her haying been hit could 
be discoyered. In the meantime my dog came trailing 
down the river bank, and would have taken the fresh 
trail where the doe left the water, and driven her again 
into the river below; but as it was a hopeless task to think 
of either of us getting there in time, I called the dog in, 
securing him by a leading strap. 

Ike was a picture of despair at his ill luck, and I added 
to his discomfiture by twitting him on his bad shooting. 
He blamed it on that infernal patent gun: had he held a 
good old home rifle with double triggers he would have 
saved that deer sure. The upshot of the whole affair was 
that we agreed the next day to try it again. 

On the following morning we met early and again 
wended our way to the stands. I suggested to Ike, how- 
ever, that we make a slight change, as my being armed 
with a shotgun and he with a long-ranged rifle, I would 
take the upper and he the lower stand, as it commanded 
a longer range of the runway both above and below. We 
stationed ourselves and patiently waited about half an 
hour, listening to the ceaseless roar of the water as 1t tore 
along in its impetuous course over the rocky bed of the 
stream, glancing at the falling leaves, then adorned with 
the brightest of autumnal colors of crimson and gold, as 
momentarily a fitful breeze would send them in showers 
from the overhanging branches. A deer watcher should 
ever be on the alert. The bank of the stream opposite my 
stand consisted of sand and boulders overgrown with wild 
grasses, interspersed with a shortstunted growth of water 
willow and mountain honeysuckle about ten yards in 
width; back of this was large timber with an undergrowth 
of the large and smaller laurel (rhododendrons). There 
was the snapping of adry limb, a rustling of the crisp 
and frosty leaves, scarcely audible above the monotonous 
roar of the water, and a large doe instantly bounded from 
the opposite bank into an eddying pool immediately in 
front of me. She turned at once down stream and pre- 
sented a broadside shot. Aiming immediately behind the 
foreshoulder I pressed the trigger. There was a reverber- 
ating roar as 1 stood with my gun lowered watchmg the 
quarry. She wasdown. A crimson coloring of the water 
about her foreparts quickly showed the fatal effect of the 
shot. A convulsive kick or two, and Hoating quietly down 
to the foot of the pool she lodged against some rocks close 
to the opposite bank, I walked down to the spot, which 
presented a pretty fair fording. Ike came up a few 
moments after and while we were in mid-stream, picking 
our way across, along down the bank came my dog; run- 
ning out to the deer he lapped it with his tongue, evincing 


as much satisfaction at the success of the chase as we did. 
This doe was a large one in prime condition. When we 
met around the dining table that day, many a tale of ex- 
citing chase and still-hunt passed round the board. 

Some days after, Ben P, came out to take charge of 
some cattle ranging on the slopes of the mountain above. 
Ben is an ardent sportsman. A chase he must have, as he 
had but a day or two to spend. I arranged one that even- 
ing. I knew of a crossing place on a divide of the moun- 
tain streams making into the Glady Fork of Cheat River, 
that had frequently proved a sure thing with deer driven 
from above on the back prong of Glady. Ben was 
placed on this stand in the low gap of the divide. In case 
of a miss or failure there, Will F. was posted at the forks 
of the main stream, a great runway for all deer from that 
section. 

Ttook my dog and made the start for the boys, going 
up the back prong of Glady about a mile and up a tribu- 
tary run eastwardly about half a mile, into a succession of 

* short foothills that pointed out into the streams, Some of 
these were covered with a dense growth of rhododendrons 
and heavy timber. On some of them the timber had 
been killed by what is known as a fire-break, with an 
undergrowth of briers and brush, Here deer sign was 
plenty. I loosed my dog on one of the freshest trails; he 
left me instantly and was soon out of sight, nor did I 
hear anything of him during the chase, I was’to push 
up the mountain slopes to a low bench between. two runs 
in order to command that point. I had scarcely reached 
the spot when I heard the report of a rifle thrice in 
succession; but the sound appeared to come from a quarter 
contrary to where I had posted the watchers, 

From where I stood there was a winding ridge that 
made out to the low gap where I had stationed Ben, Fol- 
lowing this, I hastened around to the gap and there struck 
a plain trail of deer, dog and huntsman; considerable fresh 
blood appeared in the trail where I struck it. I called for 
Ben, but got no reply; and, as the trail led in a contrary 
direction to mine, 1 concluded to push on to the Forks, 
where Will was posted. Azriving in sight of the meadows 
I saw Will and Ben entering the upper end of the clear- 
ing, Will with a deer on his back, 

My dog had started a deer immediately on leaving me, 
and within a few minutes had pushed it through the low 
gap where Ben was posted. He opened up on it with his 
Winchester, missing the two first shots, the third shot 
taking off the left hindleg close to the ham. It wasa 
very fine forked-horn buck, BAcKWOODS, 

RANDOLPH County, W. Va. 


A CRUISE ON THE KISSIMMEE. 


W EK. were returning from a short hunt outside the 

corporation limits of Kissimmee, Fla., and now but 
afew minutes before had stopped for a-rest in the shade 
of a cluster of black-jack, Frank said, ‘‘What’s the use 
of doing all this tramping around here when there is no 
game worth shooting?” ‘What do you call good game?” 
asked Ben. ‘‘Deer, or game in which there is some sport 
in getting something to give credit to one’s skill asa 
hunter, but here you can go all day and unless on horse- 
back, which is about as bad, for a fellow not used to find- 
ing these plagued holes suddenly gets his horse in one, and 
then good-by for a deer that day; he is lucky if he gets up 
without assistance or finds his horse has not broken his 
lee, which was my experience in hunting deer on horse- 
back.” ‘‘Boys,” said I, ‘Frank is about right, and since 
we lost our dog there is not much use in staying here, I 
propose a course down the Kissimmee River,” 
you,” exclaimed Ben, ‘‘and I am sure Dick will go, he 
likes fishing; and Cap Cruise told us only a few days ago 
that fishing was capital along the rivers.” ‘ Yes,” 
answered Dick, speaking for the first time, ‘I will go. 
The only thing that bothers me is the boat. I do not 
remember any that would fill our requirements, as we 
would expect tosleep on board, besides having an oil stove 
to cook by in case of rain preventing a camp on shore.” 
“Dick is about right. We will be so hard to suit that we 
had better bunch our heads and see if we can’t draft one.” 
‘Are your drafting tools in your trunk, Ben.” asked 
Frank, ‘‘that you talk of drawing a model?” ‘‘No,” 
replied Ben, ‘‘but we will buy a two-foot rule and a lead 
pencil, and if the carpenter can’t work from our design, 
we will make a box float down the river, and if it will 
not sail back, the walking is pretty good.” ‘I move,” 
said Ben, suiting the action to his words, ‘‘that we make 
a motion to go to our hotel. T’ve not eaten anything 
for the past six hours and am as hungry asa bear,” The 
motion was carried without a dissenting voice. 

Two hours later found us drafting the design of our 
new boat. We had decided to have it built, dimensions 
as follows: 26ft. keel, 8ft. beam, 2ft. 4in. high, decked 
fore and aft, with an awning to shed rain and give shade; 
for sail a lateen. Ina little over three weeks we were 
ready to start. We took several weeks’ provisions on 
board, for we were told if we did not take a pilot it would 
require but a few days to go, but when we wanted to 
come back we would be ready to swear that the river and 
canal had been filled up, that our compass would not 
work true, and a hundred and one other difficulties that 
we did not know anything about. Where ignorance is 
bliss “tis folly to be wise, and we left all the volunteer 
pilots behind, What difference was it to us if we did not 
get back inside of eight weeks instead of four. 

We stowed the provisions under the hatchway, and 
raised sail one pleasant afternoon. Lake Tohopekaliga, 
upon whose placid waters we were passing, is a pretty 
sheet of water, the name of Indian origin signifying 
‘sleeping tiger:’ and well it merits the name, for some- 
times a squall will sweep down with a suddenness that 
will surprise even an old sailor accustomed to these Flor- 
ida lakes. Like mostof the lakes in the State, it is well 
supplied with islands, the largest of which is Paradise 
Island, well named until one lands, What with the 
snakes, bugs and other insects we found there we were 
only too glad to get back to our floating home, which we 
had christened—don't laugh—The Alligator, A stiff 
breeze was blowing, and as we careened to its force, South- 
port, a small settlement at the head of the canal, was rap- 
idly approached and the canal entered. Two little boys 
stood on the pier, each having a string of fish almost as 
long as himself, suggestive of the sport in store for us. 
The canal is 40ft. wide at the entrance, but widens as 
we proceeded to 80ft, Even that width we found was 


narrow, aS we ran into the bank several times, until 
luckily the wind changed from our bow to.a gentle quar- 
aft, and then everything was lovely. As we 


and 


“Tm with 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


passed several riyulets flowing into the canal we could 
see the bass and fish of like character seat Tse the min- 
nows. We took several fine bass and several fish whose 
names I have forgotten. Lake Cypress was in one of its 
amiable moods when we passed through it, and did not 
show to us the savage character that we had been told it 
had. The dredge was at work in the canal between 
Cypress and Hatchencha lakes when we reached it, but 
they kindly assisted us past. It was an interesting sight 
to see the manner in which the mud and debris was lifted 
out from below the floating monster with its iron muscles 
which seemed to snort with pleasure as the work pro- 
gressed. The men lived on board and. only saw those who, 
like ourselves, go hunting and a few others coming from 
curiosity to see the magnitude of the work undertaken 
by the drainage company. The scenery along the canals 
consists of a wide level marsh, covered with tall reeds 
and saw grass and sometimes wild cotton is seen, Occa- 
sionally a group of palms or oaks break the monotony of 
the view, while a mile or two distant are forests of oak 
and cypress, and back of them are seen the darker pines. 
We had a field glass and it showed, to all appearance, a 
good country for game, but as we were not amphibious, 
we could not cross the intervening marsh. The view 
along the river is of greater variety; in many places tall 
willows shut out all view; that, together with its wind- 
ing back and forth (for crooked does not express the many 
intricate turns and angles that it makes), gives all the 
variety that one could ask, Tall cranes, bitterns, herons, 
curlew and other birds rose long before we got within 
shooting distance of them, although we sent home a few 
plumes as mementoes of the trip. We were obliged todo 
considerable poling on the river to keep in the stream 
while making the bends. But it was getting late, and 
although we could see Lake Kissimmee from the mast- 
head, the river was so crooked and had so many false 
channels that we tied up to the bank, which at this place 
is high and dry. Frank and Ben stepped ashore, while 
Dick and I prepared the supper. 

A few minutes passed when the report of their guns 
told us there was game to be found. We waited impa- 
tiently, and at length they returned bringing a fine turkey 
with them. While eating supper Frank remarked that it 
was strange we had not been able to shoot a gator yet, 
much less get a shot at one. ‘‘Guess they have cut their 
wisdom teeth.” said Dick. ‘‘Wait until we have supplied 
the inner man and put away the silverware, then we'll 
shine them,” said Ben. ‘How is that done?” said Dick. 
“Why, take a light and hold it above you, when their 
eyes will shine like coals of fire, giving a fine opportunity 
to hit them in a tender spot: and, besides, being able to 
get very close to them by going very quietly.” He went 
out on deck and came back Spandeciately in great excite- 
ment, reporting that a big ‘gator lay close beside the boat, 
He picked up his gun, we grabbed ours, and going on 
deck sure enough saw the creature less than a hundred 
feet away, in quiet repose, yet evidently watching us. 
Only a portion of his back and head was exposed. It was 
a fine evening, and a few light clouds were crossing the 
sky, which otherwise was clear. A few whispered words 
and Frank leveled his .44 repeating rifle, while we stood 
in readiness in the event of his shot not proving sufficient, 
The sharp crack of his gun produced but a slight move- 
ment, The next moment a storm of buckshot and bullets 
turned the water into foam. Not until we had emptied 
nearly a dozen charges did we discover that, in the star- 
light, we had mistaken a floating log for an alligator, 
We looked at each other, went into the tent and decided 
it was time to go to bed, 

The next morning we continued our course down the 
tiyer, soon entering Kissimmee Lake, a pretty sheet of 
water, with the usual quota of islands of which Brema, 
the largest, is noted for the number of rabbits to be found 
there; this is not the white or gray hare found in the 
North, but a plump red fellow, and as he goes through 
the dry brown grass and weeds he is hardly noticed until 
beyond reach in the brush and stubble that everywhere 
abounds. Ducks we found in great abundance, big black 
fellows, that, when fired at, and but while flying, afford 
great sport, unless one be struck by the falling game, as 
Dick was with one bird shot by Ben,-and as he recovered 
himself, asked if a comet had hit. him. Occasionally a 
fine canvasback was put on the fire to cook. 

We had anchored by one of the islands, but as deer was 
the game we were in search of, we again raised sail for 
the other shore, where we could see the pine woods in the 
distance. A head wind was blowing and darkness set in 
before we reached shore, so when the water became 
shallow we dropped anchor. Supper disposed of, Ben 
drew a violin from his trunk in the as and forth- 
with the strains of ‘‘Down on the Suwanee River,” and 
others, floated sweetly out on the gentle evening breeze, 
and it is hardly necessary to add that all joined in the 
chorus. But tired nature soon asserted herself, and draw- 
ing the tent spread our blankets and were soon in the 
land of dreams. We were up bright and early. There 
stood the pines, but they were a mile away, while between 
us and the wished for shore was a long strip of miserable 
marsh, with 2in. water and mud of unknown depth, In 
disgust we again hoisted sail and set off to the opposite 
side for a better landing. While crossing a squall came 
up, and the lake became quite rough, the waves running 
6 and 8ft. high. Before we could enter a cove Ben and 
Frank retired on the sick list. In the afternoon we found 
a good landing, and then the prospects of a hunt aroused 
the flagging energies of our sick comrades. They did 
not want to be left behind, so we all went ashore. The 
hunt resulted in a brace of ducks, a coon and a few 
quail. We saw some deer signs but not a single deer. 
After eating a hearty supper, Frank and Ben, who use 
the weed, produced their pipes and drew long whiffs in 
great satisfaction, With stories and the violin the even- 
ing was passed. 

The next morning we met an old cracker who told us 
that if we wanted deer we would find them in the sand 
hills, and he gave us directions how to get there. As 
Walk-in-the-Water Lake was in the vicinity, he told us 
that we could sail there via Tiger and Rosalie lakes and 
ereeks. Had we followed his directions thoroughly it 
would have saved us much trouble. We went into the 
cove he described, but as we did not see any creek we 
concluded we were not in the right place; and to make a 
long story short, we sailed and eS sred those shores. for 
fifty hours, then taking our map and compass determined 
where the creek must be and then pulled the boat through 
the bonnets (not the kind the ladies wear), grass and tus- 


socks, when upon turning a clump of willows, the creek 


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suddenly opened into sight with the noble width of 40ft. 
and 8ft. depth. The wind at that moment filling the sail 
we gave three hearty cheers, to the edifieation of the alli- 
gators and snakes thatimmediately left our neighborhood, 
and were off atlast. Tiger Creek was a copy of the Kis- 
simmee River. Wedid not stop in Tiger Lake, but profit- 
ing by our former lesson we had no difficulty in finding 
Rosalie Creek, up whose current we were obliged to pull 
the greater part of the way, the fish leaping out of the 
water ahead as wellas behind us; in fact, we had our 
choice of fish. With the glass we saw the Indian camp on 
Lake Rosalie, but not understanding the Seminole lan- 
guage we did not stop. Wespent the night at the entrance 
to Walk-in-the-Water Creek, a wide stream with gums, 
oaks, magnolias and sycamores, standing like tall senti- 
nels keeping watch over thefplacid stream, whose gentle 
current flows smoothly by their feet, the delicate air plants 
just coming into bud, while here and there a cluster of 
flowers, the green foliage of the trees, and over all in 
graceful festoons that softly sway to the gentle breeze, is 
the lovely Spanish moss. It needs no other knowledge to 
tell us that we have reached another land, another clime; 
and our distant Northern home seems further off than 
ever, There is scarce an evidence to the Northern eye 
that the chilling breath of winter has swept over those 
scenes of tropic splendor; but we are told of flowers now 
dormant, that but for the frost would bloom in rank luxu- 
riance. But I am wandering, and the yoice of Frank re- 
calls me to the stern realities, Our further progress is 
barred by a fallen tree 18in. in diameter; there is nothing 
else but it must be cut. The ax and saw (put on board for 
such need) are soon out, and active muscles are plying 
them, and in short order the severed logs sink beneath the 
surface. Several. more are treated in the same way and 
we emerge in a cove on the lake. We had seen and killed 
several ‘gators, but the sight that greeted us as we entered 
that cove surprised us all, every log, stump and root had 
its "gator or snake. We gave them a genuine Yankee 
salute; and strange to say after that they were very cau- 
tious how they appeared in our presence. <A strong gale 
was blowing out on the lake, so we anchored in the cove 
for the night. ; 

The next day we crossed the lake, dropped anchor, and 
at last were in the deer country. Frank could hardly 
wait until Ben got his gun, and then they were off. Dick 
and I followed in about half an hour. The deer signs 
were plenty (some of them very old, however), and after 
walking for a couple of hours we decided to return. 
Taking a different route, we passed through a large sec- 
tion covered with clusters of saw palmetto, when sud- 
denly, almost at our feet, a half-grown fawn sprang up 
from beneath the shelter of a palmetto. In our excite- 
ment we fired too high, and the next moment it was out 
of sight. Although two charges of buckshot tore the 
scrub at the spot where it disappeared, we could not start 
it up; in fact, we did not see any signs of itagain. We 
returned to the boat in disgust, where we found the others 
had arrived before us and were haying a jubilee over the 
saddle of a fine buck that Frank had shot with his rifle, 
the hall passing through the heart; it fell without a strug- 
gle, leaving nothing exciting to tell of its capture. We 
gave our experience, when Ben gravely remarked, ‘‘You 
were so close, boys, that those four charges of buckshot 
have not left anything to find.” We spent several days 
enjoying the hunting and fishing and secured several 
turkeys. Deer we found difficult to approach within 
shooting distance, and accordingly we counted but three 
skins on deck when we returned. But our time was up 
and we must turn our faces homeward, Profiting by our 
first experience, we relied on our chart and compass, and 
in consequence met no delay; and soon our boat lay at 
anchor at Kissimmee City. Frank and Dick returned to 
their Northern home, leaving Ben and I to fight the red 
bug, sandfly and the gigantic ‘‘skeeter,” 

A WANDERER. 


THE Hupson’s Bay REGION.—Ottawa, Oct. 20.—Prof. 
Low, of the Geological Survey, returned to-day from an 
exploratory trip to Hudson’s Bay. He left Ottawa on 
May 10, and started on his journey overland from Winni- 
peg. A great portion of the distance was accomplished 
in birch canoes paddled by Indian guides. Prof. Low 
says: ‘The country is the roughest and wildest I ever 
saw. In fact, it is one immense tract of rocks upon which 
little or no vegetation appears. Arriving at the source of 
Berens River, we struck the source of the Severn River, 
which runs east and empties into Hudson’s Bay, and pro- 
ceeded down it until we arrived at Fort Severn, on Hud- 
son’s Bay. The country, after we passed the height of 
land, became more fertile, and the scenery along the 
Severn was extremely heantiful. About 100 miles down 
this river from its source we came into four or five large 
lakes about 60 miles in width. The land within a radius 
of 80 or 100 miles of these lakes is fine farming land, and 
we found that the frost would not at all interfere with 
the growth of crops. The country, from the mouth of 
the Severn to the Berens River to Fort Trout, on the 
Swan River, has never been explored, and we found that 
the present maps of that country are astray, and they 
were only drawn by descriptions given by Indians. Why, 
there is a tract of country about 8380 miles across from 
Lake Winnipeg to Hudson’s Bay which no white man 
ever traversed. In this district there is any quantity of 
deer and caribou, but small game is very scarce. We 
staid at Fort Severn for a short time, then started along 
the coast of Hudson’s Bay to York River, about 200 miles 
south. While at Fort York the Hudson’s Bay Company 
steamers arrived with a report that two American whal- 
ers had been found in the ice off Marble Island. They 
were lost during last winter, and nothing has ever been 
heard of the crews, At Norway House, at the head of 
Lake Winnipeg, we met Col. Gilder and My. Griffith, the 
American explorers. They were recruiting men for their 
expedition when we saw them. They expect to get as 
far as Fort Churchill this winter by boat. From that place 
they will go north in dog sleighs, attended by a band of 
Esquimatux.” 


SoutH Berwick, Me., Oct. 17.—} have just returned 
from Well’s Beach, four of us having been there fora 
week's shooting in the marshes. The birds did not fly 
well at any time while we were there, still we did fairly 
well and returned home more than satisfied with our 
week's outing. One of our party owns a shooting box on 
the beach, and we gothere for our outing every year. 
We are so busy that we cannot make very extended trips, 
so we go our humble way and for the rest study the aro. 
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NOTES FROM THE NATIONAL. PARK. 


ATIONAL PARK, Oct.18.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 

The Park has closed for this year with a record of 

at least 8,000 visitors, There were no serious accidents 
to any of the tourists, which is remarkable considering 
all the circumstances, the nature of the roads, means of 
transportation and number of people carried; nor were 
there any acts of lawlessness committed on the person 
or property of any visitor to the Park, All the hotels 
were closed on the 10th, except the Cottage Hotel, at the 
Mammoth Hot Springs. On the 28d Capt. Kingman will 
stop all work on the roads in the Park. He has two 
erews of about thirty men each on the road from Norris 
to the Yellowstone Falls, and about thirty-six on the road 
from Willow Park (past the Obsidian Cliffs) connecting 
with the new road from Green Creek to Norris Hotel. 
He has now as fine a road as there is in the West, where 
before there was only a rough narrow way, part of it a 
corduroy hemmed in by swamps, forests and cliffs danger- 
ous to travel, The new road to the Falls and Grand Cafion 
is nearly finished. Leaving the Norris Hotel itfollows the 
yalley of the Gibbon River. About three miles out it 
enters a very interesting cafion, at the head of which is 
the finest cascade in the Park, if not in the whole West, 
it has been named the Virginia Cascade. Jt has a fall of 
about ninety-five feet, at an angle of 40°, At the top the 
stream is about twelve feet wide, gradually increasing as 
the water descends, until at the bottom the cascade is 
about sixty-five feet across. The rocks forming the fall 
are’ covered witha very dark green moss, The water 
descends in a thin stream with a wave motion, 
making a beautiful effect. Leaving the Cascade the 
road soon passes through an open valley for half 
a mile, then crosses the divide to the Yellow- 
stone River, reaching the Grand Cafion near Loolk- 
out Point, where the Yellowstone Parl Association are 
preparing to build a hotel the coming winter. On the 
10th inst, there was a fall of 17in. of snow. This has 
hindered work on the roads, also making them very soft 
so that they are being cut up by the heavy freight wagons 
used in the Park, The snow drove the game from the 
mountains and high tablelands to the valleys and open 
country, where they usually winter. The game is much 
lower now than for several years past. It is gathering 
in the open country west of the Mammoth Hot Springs, 
Valley of the Hast Fork, Specimen Ridge and Black Tail 
country, where it must be protected. The country just 
out of the Park is full of buntersand trappers. One party 
camped on Slough Creek venture across the line and 
were promptly arrested by the soldiers stationed at Soda 
Butte, as they had some beaver and martin pelts in their 
possession. They were taken to the headquarters at 
Mammoth Hot Springs. As there is no law to punish 
violations of the rules governing the Park, they were 
escorted over the line. The friends of the Cinnabar and 
Gooke City R. R. scheme seem to have abandoned the 
idea of a railroad through the Park and are concentrating 
their efforts to have the government build a first-class 
wagon road through that part of the Park where private 
enterprise cannot do so, Two or three years ago Capt. 
Kingman asked for an appropriation to build the road. 
The route would be up the Yellowstone to the Hast Fork, 
following up that stream to Soda Butte Creek and up its 
valley to the northern line of the Park. The road would 
open a very interesting country to travel, would be part 
of a system of roads required in the Park, and would let 
the miners of Cooke have a means of transporting their 
supplies in, and their ores out, about as cheaply as hy 
rail. The wagon road scheme should have the support of 
all the members of Congress and Senators who haye op- 
posed the granting of railroad privileges in the Park. 3 


SAM’S INITIATION. 


RUE it is that time fiies. To mention Millbrae as a 
ducking ground would now no doubt raise a derisive 
smile on the face of the most youthful sportsman in San 
Francisco. But it seems as yesterday in recalling the 
events incidental to one of many trips to that once favor- 
ite hunting ground. It had always been our custom to 
reach our destination by land, but on this occasion Harry 
thought we could do as well with less trouble by making 
the trip by water in his little yacht, the Favorite, a yawl 
tig keel boat of 32ft. over all. Many and pleasant were 
the cruisés we have had together in her, but like many 
another old friend she has passed away. She ended her 
career in Puget Sound, having at last stubbed her toe on a 
rock that proved stronger than her oak, I feel certain 
that there were none in the San Francisco Bay that could 
have done it, for she had tried about all of them and had 
come off each time with fiying colors and generally with 
most of her keel. 

We left the city one October afternoon with every sail 
drawing, a flood tide and a pleasing prospect of reaching 
our destination before dark, Our crew consisted of Harry, 
Sam, my dog Bob and myself. Harry was skipper and 
cook, while I filled the position of crew, and Sam acted 
as he always did in the capacity of ‘‘boss” while 


awake, which was but little of the time. This 
was the first and last hunting trip we were 
ever able to induce him to accompany us on, 


His arguments were unanswerable, for as he puts it, 
‘there ig no sense in wading around in the mud all day, 
alternately roasting with the heat or shivering with the 
eold, to get one poor duck that I can buy for a quarter in 
town and that costs five dollars and lots of hard work the 
way you getit. No sir, Vl stay home.” But this time 
we had him and were determined he should become an 
enthusiastic convert to the wading process. 

We were gliding smoothly along, and reaching astreteh 
opposite the gap, we caughta capful of wind that laid 
the little boat’s lee rail under, This had the effect of 
raising Sam's spirits wonderfully, and he saluted us with 
his whole stock of nawutical phrases, which consisted of 
“splicing the main brace,” Soon, however, we lay be- 
calmed off Hunter's Point and not another cav’s paw did 
we see that day. The flood still holding, we dritted slowly 
onward, whistling and wishing for a wind. Dusk came 
on and found Hal and the crew working the sweeps with 
Sam on the house, giving important and general direc- 
tions. We induced him to lend a hand in order to let the 
captain metamorphose into the cook, As soon, however, 
as supper was served Mr. Sam resigned his post at the 


sweep toassume one better adapted to his tastes, calling at- | shooting 
tention to the great distance traversed under his powerful | stroyed, Pe U 
manipulation. It was bright starlight when the table was | some other items connected with m 


cleared and Sam perched himself on the house with a pipe 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


and beguiled the hours with songs and sage suggestions | 


while the skipper and crew wielded the ash, forcing the 
yacht slowly against the now ebbing tide. By 10 o'clock 
we were off an abrupt promontory, which we took to be 
San Bruno, and Sam, together with the crew to do the 
rowing, entered the tender and turned toward the shore to 
endeavor to locate, if possible, our situation. The beauty 
of that night is long to be remembered, the almost awful 
quiet that reigned, broken only by the splash of the fall- 
ing oars. leaving a stream of fire in our wake, Never 
before have I seen water so impregnated with phosphor- 
escence as upon that occasion. We could see the yacht’s 
light a mile away and we seemed no nearer to shore than 
when we started. I was meditating on Samuel’s last ob- 
servation that ‘‘it made a fellow feel rather shaky to think 
there was oniy a thin piece of board between him and so 
much water,” when there was a frighful snort and splash 
just at my back that made my hat rise and momentary 
paralysis seize me, as the boat suddenly grounded on a 
shell bank and a large sea lion went flopping into deeper 
water, We were on the oyster bed off San Bruno and 
still five miles from our longed-for marsh, On reaching 
the yacht the practical Samuel, observing that ‘the 
laborer was worthy of his rest,” turned in and was seen 
nomore. Hal and I continued to sweep down until mid- 
night, when, after arranging to be called when half the 
remaining distance was accomplished, the skipper dived 
below and left the ship in charge of the crew. Half an 
hour before daylight the crew had the yacht anchored off 
the grounds, and called the cook to get breakfast, while 
everything was being made snug on deck. 

Breakfast ready and ‘‘the Boss” aroused by forcible 
arguments, we were soon ready to forget our past cares 
in the excitement of the early flight. The sun came up 
red and bright out of the waters in the east, but not a sal- 
ute did he receive. The flight had not begun, It grew 
steadily warmer, and as no birds appeared, I suggested to 
Sam, who accompanied me, that we walk them up, since 
it was too still for them to fly. After fifteen minutes of 
tramping I heard an exciamation from Sam, and turning 
around beheld that worthy flat on his back in the wet 
weeds and mud, swearing he would not move another 
step, and he didn’t, until on my return we started for the 
boat. By noon we were under way with a stiff breeze on 
the yacht’s quarter and abone in her mouth. In two 
hours and a half we were in the Oakland Creek, half a 
mile from her mooring, when the treacherous fall breeze 
left us idly drifting. We decided to anchor the yacht 
where she was and take to thesmall boat, The only land- 
ing place practicable being the railroad freight wharf, for 
which we headed with the little boat loaded within an 
inch of her gunwales. Half way there we espied the hig 
transfer boat Thoroughfare coming up the creek, and we 
had to beat her to the piling or be swamped by her swell. 
We did beat her by a fraction and climbed 20ft. of the 
piling with our guns, traps and dog. How we did it I 
don’t know, but I am certain that the race with the 
steamer was not the least exciting part of an uneventful 
trip, 

The tangible results of the expedition were not very en- 
couraging, consisting of one duck that fell to Harry’s gun, 
(although Sam protests that it was a wounded one and 
captured with a club). It was a dismal failure in convert- 
ing Sam into an enthusiastic sportsman, Upon separating 
for our respective homes Sam confidently said to me, 
“Oh yes, of course we had a good time, but the next time 
you get me on such an unmitigated fool trip you'll know 
ates PUENTE, 

Los ANGEuES, California, 


NOTES FROM CURRITUCK. 


URRITUCK, N. C., Oct. 20.—Editor Forest and 

/ Stream: Possibly some of your readers may be 
interested in a few items from the shooting grounds on 
Currituck Sound, which has from time immemorial been 
the great feeding ground and winter quarters for many 
of the choicest species of our wildfowl, The sound proper 
is a large sheet of water, commencing at the Virginia line 
and running southerly parallel with the North Carolina 
coast for a distance of forty miles, varying in width from 
six to eight miles, Atthe north and east extremities of 
the sound, skirting the mainland and beach, are extensive 
marshes covered with reeds and high grass, intersected 
with countless ponds, creeks and leads, filled with water 
from Gin. to 2ft, in depth. In these shallow and sheltered 
waters the ducks and geese find an abundance of food, 
and for many years this has been the best place for wild 
duck shooting known on our coast. 

For the past twenty-one years I have spent each winter 
on these grounds, and have in that time become not only 
familiar with the grounds, but have almost a personal 
acquaintance with the fowl that flock there. The fol- 
lowing game can be found herein greater or less qualities. 
Swan. geese, black ducks, widgeons, mallards, creek ducks 
or gadwalls, sprigtails, blue and green-winged teal, 
gray ducks and spoonbills. None of these dive for their 
food but obtain it by reaching down to the bottom and 
pulling up the roots and young grass, In addition to 
these we have the canvasback, the redhead and broad- 
bill, these are diving fowl and frequent the more open 
waters, and are known here as raft ducks. They are shot 
in great numbers from batteries while others are shot 
from blinds constructed in the marsh, Besides these are 
other fowl of less account like the ¢row duck, booby, 
dipper, sawbill, coot and whistler, These are salt-water 
birds and are not found in great abundance here. 

But, with all the natural advantages that Currituck 
possesses—its shoals and leads, its sheltered waters, itsrich 
and abundant food—it is becoming less frequented by 
game, and must in a few years, at the present rate of 
decline, be comparatively worthless as a shooting ground. 
In the month of November, 1865, I visited Currituck for 
the first time. Then every creek and lead was filled with 
ducks and geese. In the sound and open waters were 
acres of canvasbacks, redheads and broadbills—the whole 
sonnd literally swarmed with fowl. There were no bat- 
teries or bush blinds there, and very few native gunners 
who shot for market. Now there are from fifty to sixty 
batteries and bush blinds in countless numbers, with from 
four to five hundred native gunners, who are not satisfied 
with day shooting, but, when practicable, shoot all night. 
This method is ‘sure death to any shooting ground, and 
unless legislation steps in to prevent it, one of the richest 
rounds in this country will be speedily de- 
erhaps at some future time I may give you 

experience here. 
ILLIAM S, FOSTER, 


fOor. 28, 1986 


THE SEASON’S LAST GROUSE. 


STARTED for my last hunt of the season determined 
to bag a wary cock grouse which had succeeded in 
getting away from me no less than six times. He -was as 
bad as Hammond's ‘‘One-Eyed Grouse of Maple Run.” TI 
knew just where to find him, and I set out with my dog 
Dickand two companions. As we approached the spot the 
hair on the dog’s neck rose up and he looked at me as 
much as to say, Iwill do my part, see that yon do yours; he 
seemed to realize it was our last day’s hunt of the season. 
When 100yds, off from some small oak the dog got wind 
and went on cattiously to within 20ft. of a small oak 
cover with dead leaves. Here he stood on point with nose 
high inthe air, Isentmy two companions in to flush, one 
on each side of the dog, while I stood in the open about 
where the dog first got wind, for I knew the tricky old 
bird well, and when fiushed he invariably went back 
instead of ahead or either side, One of my companions 
walked straight up to the dog, passed him, and went on 
cautiously under the oak. Just as he reached it the bird 
burst out of the tree about five feet from the ground. 
Frank fired both barrels and made a clean migs, except- 
ing that he cut a lot of brush good for brooms. The other 
man *‘‘cut loose” with a clean miss, but his shot turned - 
the bird in my direction. I gave him therightand turned 
him over, but he quickly recovered and was making off 
again when I cut in with the left, hitting him in the head, 
and down he came. For the next five minutes any one 
passing would have thought a political meeting was in 
progress. Ele measured 22in. long and weighed, three 
hours after, 2jlbs, I was proud of his capture and con- 
sidered it a fitting ending of a glorious season. 

We found within one square mile one hundred grouse 
on this same day, but sport was spoiled by our being 
joined by the father of my companions, the most excitable 
and pig-headed German I ever saw. When the dog 
pointed he would grasp his gun tightly in one hand and 
rush in ahead of dog, flush the bird, and then go tearing 
through the woods on a full run as if he expected to catch 
it with his disengaged hand, never thinking to shoot, but 
allthe time yelling like a madman and flushing birds 
tight and left. Isoon tired of thisand returned home 
well satisfied with my day’s sport, knowing that next sea- 
son we would have an abundance of these beautiful birds. 

Lowe Mr. 8. T. Hammond many thanks for his little 
book, ‘Training vs. Breaking.” Itis common sense all 
through. My dog was made a present to me because he 
was no good and would not yield to the whip. I tried 
‘Training vs. Breaking” on him with wonderful results. 
He is a wonder to all who see him hunt. I could write 
pages upon his remarkable intelligence and peculiar traits. 
No earthly power can make that dog charge. Mention 
the word and down drop tail and head and the most ‘“‘dog- 
gonest” expression comes into his face you eyer saw. and 
it takes some time for him to recover his natural spirits; 
but we understand each other well on ail other points, 
and get along well enough without the command charge, 
Curiously enough he will cometochargeof hisown accord 
when occasion requires it. The secret of his dislike to the 
word is that it was the first lesson his former owner tried 
to whip into him, and therock on which they split; neither 
would yield,so they parted. He is a two-year-old red 
Trish setter. W. Nz 


NOTES FROM IDAHO. 


ETROIT, Mich,, Oct. 238, Hditor forest and Stream: 
Thinking a few game notes from Idaho might prove 
acceptable, I send you extracts from a letter recently re- 
ceived from that Territory, written by an old timer, who, 
though he has spent years in the mountain and amid 
game of every description, is still an enthusiastic sports- 
man. He writes: “About a week: since a party of eight, 
my wife and self included, started for Trinity Lakes on a 
camping trip for fun, fish and fur. We had about seven- 
teen miles to ride, and made ovr own trail, The route 
lay directly through the mountains, and the scenery 
would have done your soul good to behold. I often 
remarked to Frank that I wished you could have been 
with us, youshould see the Lakes to appreciate them; and 
I who have lived so near for these years reeret that I have 
denied myself the pleasure of a visit before. The first 
day of our arrival the trout took the hook greedily and 
we feasted on them, with young grouse for a side dish— 
the latter are fme and I enjoyed eating them almost as 
well as shooting them with the new gun, Frank’s gift, 
which is a ‘dandy.’ We all developed enormous ap- 
petites. Idais becoming a great shot, she killed two grouse 
one day. The Lake country is full of game, more goats 
than I ever dreamed of. Jce and Iran on to a band of 
ten at long range, and Joe having his rifle tried expending 
all his ammunition, but only killed one and wounded an- 
other, I had to load the ‘scatter gun’ with buckshot and 
give the wounded one his quietus, One of the goats was 
a female and hadakid, The next day Frank ran on to 
the motherless bairn and took him in, Itis too early in 
the season for their pelts to be at their best, as the hair is 
short. We enjoyed our trip hugely and all want to repeat 
the experiment, especially the girls. 

“Game is plenty this fall. H. just came in with six 
deer and reports that a band of elk were seen on 
Cayuse Creek. There are also plenty of bears all round 
us. F. has taken two black bears into camp. Don't you 
wish you were with him this time? By the way, 1 must 
tell you about how Ida shot a hawk which came prowling 
around after her chickens. She spied him from the 
kitchen window and catching up my shotgun shot from 
the window and downed him, Our idaho girls don’ttake 
any back seat when it comes to shooting, and I am afraid 
the old man must look out for his laurels. However, itis 
all in the family she says, so | mustrest content. Grouse 
are plenty near us and Ida knows my weakness for young 
grouse broiled, so this afternoon she walked up the 
mountain and killed one for my breakfast. Wish you 
could share it with me.—W. H. McK.” Prater Doe, 


TARPON SPRINGS, Fla., Oct. 21.—The cool weather has 
come, The northern tourists are flocking to our shores. 
The season bids fair to be lively. Quail are fairly plenty; 
deer and turkey are met with now and then, Fishing is 
very good. The musquitoes have gone, and joy reigns in 
the heart of—TARPON, 


SEIZURE OF GAME.—Kingston, Ont., Oct 21.—A large 
shipment of game en route to the United States was 
seized this morning, as game by Canadian law cannot be 
exported, 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


267 


GAME PRESERVING IN BRITAIN. 
IV.—THE GAME OF THE WOODS.—CONTINUED, 


Woedeock, 
1 the woodcock we have a game bird which American | 


sportsmen are fortunate enough to number in their 
list of birds of sport and which no doubt they are able to 


appreciate as much as we do upon this side of the Atlan- 


tic. The woodcock (Scolopaa rusticola) of Britain is also 


the woodcock of America-and of almost every other 


country under the sun which does not rejoice in a tropi- 
cal climate. In Europe it ismet with from Norway to 
Ttaly, from Russia to Spain in more or less plentitude and 
ab various seasons of the year, but as far as Britain is con- 
cerned, its status as a game bird putsit ona very differ- 


ent footing from those it holds in most other countries of 


this continent, Being so well known and so highly ap- 


preciated in America there is no necessity for me to go so 


closely into details of the bird’s natural history as I have 
done in the cases of our partridge, pheasants, etc,, so that 
i will content myself with a few notes upon some of the 
points in connection with the woodcock as a game bird 
in these islands, 

Asatule woodcock do not breed with us, but the ex- 
ceptions which prove this rule are so very numerous that 
we have every season a very large and, lam inclined to 
think, annuaily increasing head of birds which nest here. 
Upon one point there is no doubt, that point is that of 
late years, during the last twenty or thirty years, a much 
larger number of woodcock have nested here. Why this 
is would be difficult, if not impossible, to prove, we can 
only hold conjecture upon the subject. The only reason 
Tecan offer that might bear upon it is that nowadays the 
sporting Instinct has so much pervaded the nations of 
the continent, that their woods and forests, erstwhile un- 
disturbed, arenow much lessso. Moreover the numbers 
of British sportsmen who go upon the continent for sport 
have greatly increased, and what with the march of civil- 


ization and the aforesaid causes, the woodcock which nest 


here find instinctively that the closely preserved coverts 
and woods of Britain afford much more secure and quiet 


nurseries than many of the birds’ previous continental 
Tt has also been mooted that the great increase 


haunts. 
of quict, well-placed fir plantations much suited to wood- 
cock tastes has also borne considerable influence in the 
direction suggested, Of course the number of these birds 
nesting here is at best small, still it isa factor of inter- 
est. Of course during such time they are strictly pro- 
tected, both by our bird act and by the sporting fratern- 
ity. 

Woodcock commence nesting very early with us, usu- 
ally between the 15th of February and the 15th of March, 
and by the end of another month’s time the process of in- 
cubation is generally well in hand, so that May witnesses 
the appearance of the young birds, Woodcock here nearly 
always hatch off asecond broodin July and August; 
whether each pair of birds does s0 or not I am not pre- 
pared to say, anyhow, there is a nesting of woodcocks in 
the summer months named, and it is almost held to be 
the rule for each pairto produce a second brood. The 
position of the nest is invariably well chosen, the favorite 
haunts appearing to be new plantations of firs and larch, 
where the undergrowth is thick, the surface broken and 
the ground dry, It is entirely composed of dead leaves, 
and generally situated in some tuft of sedge grass or 
similar ground growth. The woodcock is monogamons, 
the young usually four in number, and the male parent 
attends assiduously during the three weeks required for 
incubation. After the young are born a very interesting 
natural trait is exhibited by the birds, Although the 
woodcock finds its food In mires and boggy ground, still 
its nest is always at some distance from such, consequently 
either Mahomet has to be brought to the mountain or vice 
versa. In this case it is practically the latter, for the par- 
ent birds carry their young to and from the feeding 
grounds. Anybody who thinks for a moment will recog- 
nize whz2t a labor this must be to a bird of the woodcock’s 
peculiar formation, 

As soon as our home-reared birds are old enough and 
able they migrate to foreign climes, returning again 
possibly with the great bulk of our woodcock which 
conies to our shores later in the season, but upon this 
point it is very difficult to speak. The migrations of most 
birds of passage are always more or less of an enigma, 
but those of the woodcock appear particularly difficult of 
solution. All we seem able to learn concerning them is 
that they take place at certain periods. It is from the 
beginning of Ootober to the end of November and begin- 
ning of December—speaking roughly—that we receive 
our chief immigrations of woodcock, and these, we know, 
come mostly if not entirely from Norway and Sweden, 
although, curiously enough, the birds seem to reach our 
southern, but more particularly our western shores first, 
the females invariably preceding the males in time of ar- 
rival. It is generally held that the phase of the moon 
bears great influence upon the time of arrival of the 
flights, but after careful observation I am fain to believe 
that the direction and force of wind exercises much more. 
Apropos of the arrival of the birds upon the western parts 
of these islands first, is it not probable that the tendency 
of the birds is to go to the westward and that the later 
arrivals are compelled to forego the choice of position 
already secured by their earlier arriving congeners? 

Woodcock arriving here do not come in large flights 
like plover and I believe also, snipe, but drop in in two 
and threes, as if they were coming not in a collective 
mass but in a long, irregular line of birds, just as a de- 
feated army might come straggling into a town. Imme- 
diately the woodcock arrive they exhibit a very poor 
condition, often a quite emaciated frame, full evidence 
of the severity of their journey and-proof of their powers 
of endurance. Forty-eight hours, however, serve to 
“pull them together,” in fact less. I haveseen a flight of 
woodcock come in on Saturday evening, and shot among 
them on Monday without killing a single bird at all out 
of condition. 

The haunts -of the woodcock here are of very varied 
character, although always possessing certain distinctive 
features which appear to carry great influence with the 
birds in choice of station. It often happens, therefore, 
that you find woodcock in one particular covert, bearing 
to the uneducated eye identical aspect and merits with 
another in its close vicinity, which, on the other hand, 

never holds a bird. Woodcock evidently prefer thick, 


irregular coverts of young and various trees, rough of 


surface, closely but in broken fashion, overgrown with 
sedge, heather and other wild waste verdure, where the 


| These are, 


| Sonne is wrinkled with the little water courses running 
from plentiful springs, and soaked and sodden where the 
water is held back by the natural formation of the ground, 
speaking generally, the most noticeable | passed through Oshkosh recently on their way to Lake 

ied we regard as good ‘’cock ground” in 
Britain, Of course we get woodcock in widely different 
‘ localities. We get ther on any rough highland ground 
which can lay claim to be called a covert. We find them 
around the hedges and ditches of our well-wooded farm 
districts. We get them upon the hillside where nak-cop- 
pice holds its various aged sway, sometimes in the mires 
of our moors; in fact, anywhere which bears the least 


features of 


resemblance to the description of country just described, 
Holly, juniper, oak and 


existing specimen of the two first named trees or bushes. 


They are very fond, too, of affecting any patches of 
ground which may have been produced by 
heather-burning. No bird has such a name for fixing on 
and frequenting certain ‘favorite spots” in the woods or 
There are alwaysa certain number of such likely 
places known upon every sporting estate, and where the 


charred 


coverts. 


cock come in, These spots are sure to hold a woodcock, 


and what is not altogethor unworthy of note, if you kill 


the frequenter for the time being of one such spot, there 


is sure to be another bird which will have secured the 
favored corner by the next day. There used to be a hol- 


low tree by the river in some coverts I used to shoot over 


some years ago which rarely, if ever, failed to supply its 


bird two or three days running while the flight was in. 


Of course you must bear in mind that the amount of 
preservation to which we can submit woodcock in this 


country is of very limited nature. First of all, we only 
have them with us in any number for four months or so 
during the year, and during that time is our woodcock 


season, Moreover, as far as the merits of the case go, that 


period is the actual one when woodcock should be shot, 
if shot atall. Wecannot breed these game birds as we 
would partridges or pheasants; all that we can do for 
them is to lend our best aid to the small percentage of 
woodcock nesting here, protect them from vermin and 
disturbance, and do the same for the large quantities 
which reach us in October and onward, except during 
such time as we are among them with gun, dog and 
beaters for sport, 

Perhaps before closing this paper I may be allowed to 
make one or two observations concerning certain things 
which f read of in FOREST AND STREAM in connection with 
summer shooting of woodcockin America. Such practice 
appears to sportsmen here as being almost incredible. 
Surely at such season no true sportsman would kill wood- 
cock, while from an economic point of view it looks to me 
a suicidal policy, as far as concerns woodcock shooting. 
There is no doubt that, if persevered in, it would eventu- 
ally dvive the woodcock from your Eastern shores. 

MoorM..n, 
ENGLAND, Oct. 8. 


CLINTON, Mass., Oct. 21.—The Clinton Sportsmen’s Club 
had their field day the first day of this week and this 
evening had their annual supper. The sides were mar- 
shaled by Henry A, Burdett and Charles BE. Shaw. The 
game was counted as follows: Red squirreis 5, mink 50, 
wild ducks 25, gray squirrels 25, fox 100, partridges 25, 
muskrats 15, coons 100, crows 15, quail 25, gray rabbit 15, 
bluejays 5, hawks 18, white rabbit 35, woodcock 35, owl 
15, wild pigeons 15, wood ducks 10, wild geese 75, The 
number of points each scored was as follows: 

Capt H A Burdeit...... ...,. Capt-C Bf Shaw.....52. eee z 


has Ft Waselle:.2. soe. 280 Frank W Goss................ 4) 
Henry W Welch... c+. ...e.s6 125 Frank Hammond............. 100 
Cunningham and Tufts...... is) SAE Sih aitlas nee Re ean cee 240 
oD MASETOOM NN. 6) gdb 25 Truelland Hartshorn........ 540 
We@aimeron.).7)2258.854. TOS “ME ACGID DS ores side Beet. 2 Ses 135 
ADT RO BTA WD so. s 4d ss a eisey 150 Morse and Brown............ 220 
EA Woodward............... 35. Ohas A Kabley:......5...- cia 5 
Hamilton, Avery and Goss. 100 Bailey and Elword..... ..... 1430 
GA WAG Osa ithe cite rtiecha coos? aia 
WP ASO WOTSa seas ss anvcwet sts 195 CHS) 22) We os ne 2095 
RHEL Nena ctesetc ne Aes tate 1780 


The game captured by each follows: Capt. Burdett’s 
side—Coons.2, muskrats 6, gray rabbits 7, gray squirrels 
27, red squirrels 45, bluejays 10, crows 2, partridges 11, 
wild pigeon 1, woodcock 3, duck 1. Capt. Shaw’s side— 
Coons 3, partridges 16, red squirrels 46, gray squirrels 43, 
hawks 2, woodcock 2, gray rabbits 49, muskrats 4, blue- 
jays 4, crows 5. It was understood that the hunt was to 
be a strictly honest one; that markets and professional 
sportsmen were not to be called upon to aid either side in 
getting game that the score might run up to a column of 
figures, but the result has occasioned not a little kicking 
onthe part of the losing side, and intimations are not 
lacking to the effect that the winners depended upon other 
than their own skill for their game. This imputation is 
resented. A cut-eared coon, brought in by the winners, 
was declared by the losers to be questionable game, the 
slits in the ears demonstrating such to be the case. It was 
stated in explanation that in the vicinity where the coon 
was shot there were barbed wire fences, and that his coon- 
ship in trying to get away from the hunters got tangled 
up inthat fence and that the barbs pierced the animal’s 
ears, This explanation, while not wholly satisfactory, was 
received with cheers, 


QUAm IN A CriTy.—Richmond, Ind., Oct. 20.—In last 
week’s issue I see that a bevy of quail have taken up 
their abode in the streets of Hartford, Conn. We have a 
similar case in. this city, They are about two squares 
from my house and are seen every day. They are quite 
tame. Game was never so plentiful in this section as it 
is this fall, squirrels especially. Quail are more plenti- 
ful than for years. One bag: of seventeen woodcock is re- 
ported, but I think it was ‘‘stretched.” And to quote 
from a daily, “‘All Richmond seems to be hunting or fish- 
ing.”—PLOVER. 


PULLING 4 GUN FROM A BoAt.—Plymouth, Mass., Oct. 
16.—Geo. A. Chappen, of Boston, while pulling a gun 
from a boat at Manomet this morning, shot his arm off. 
The limb was amputated at the shoulder. The loss of 


blood is very great and fears are entertained for his life. 


New JERSEY RoBIN SHOOTERS make big pot-shots at 
the flocks of robins which gather at some of the great 
vineyards to eat grapes. 


CENTRAL Laxn, Mich,, Oct. 17.—Wild geese moving 


south —KELPIn, 


fir appear to possess the chief 
charm for these long-billed gentry, and if a cock is to be 
found ina covert it will probably be not far from any 


Wisconsin,—A hunting party consisting of G. B, 
Sacket and De Witt Palmeter of Berlin, and W. Pipher, 
T. Rumsey and Horace Silsby of Seneca Falls, N. Y., 


Poygan, They were on their pleasure yacht Laura May, 
owned by the two Berlin gentlemen, and supplied with 
full outfit for a month's cruise. 


Camp-Lire Hlickerings. 


= eee 


“That reminds me,” 
193. 

Wise in. Mississippi many years ago and enjoying 

with all a sportsmans ardor the rich hunting af- 
forded me in the dense canebrakes, [ made this discovery 
in regard to the wild hog, Upon the whole front of an 
old boar and coyering him from the head back to within 
three inches of his pipes, there grows a shield I will call 
it—a tough gristle just under the skin, resisting the knife 
and even Jarge shot, evidently designed by nature as a 
defense and protection. If it were not for this, no twoof 
these fierce fighters would ever meet without one or both 
being killed, Jt covers all the shoulders and sides—and 
just upon the shoulders and forelegs, even a common 
rifle ball cannot penetrate it, I would rather face the 
fiercest panther or wolf or bear than an old boar in his 
anger, He is the most dangerous animal in the Mississ- 
ippi bottoms or swamps. A Mr.—, I do not now recall 
his name—a fool-hardy specimen of those always 
courageous hunters, rode into the cane to find a gang of 
hogs and hearing them coming turned and went out. But 
just_as he cleared the swamp and was in the open wood, 
the boar that led the gang broke out of the cover, and be- 
fore the man could turn his horse charged straight upon 
him, and with one thrust from his powerful head drove 
the sharp tusks full into his horse’s belly, and with one 
jump the poor brute fell and died in a few minutes—com- 
pletely disembowelled, the man himself with the boar 
close upon him, ran to a tree, but was so closely pressed 
he had no time to climb. He was only saved by his com- 
panions who came up justin time to shoot the monster 
by a well-directed aim square in his head. And now 
comes this curious thing about the shield mentioned 
above. It (the shield) remained just where the boar fell 
attached to the head with its gleaming white tusks—for 
over two years—not only undecayed but keeping its shape 
while all the rest of the animals was gone. 

If not taking too much space I would like to tell an 
incident of another kind. A Missourian who lived upon 
the edge of a prairie—Andrew Roby by name, a tall, 
powertul man, discovered two large black wolves feeding 
upon a dead cow—and being well mounted concluded he 
would run one down, Riding up he separated them and 
taking after the largest he soon caught it, it being of full 
belly. Roby coolly dismounted and as the wolf tuckered 
out with his run lay down in the grass, he unloosed his 
sthrup, a large-three pound iron one, and winding the 
strap around his hand, walked slowly up to the snarling 
brute. Swinging the iron around and over his head, he 
made a leap and struck heavily with the stirrup, but not 
calculating upon the slippery grass, he fell full length 
directly upon the wolf which was as much astonished as 
he was. Considerably bitten but not hurt he gathered 
himself in a hurry, thinking he must have been lying on 
that wolf about an hour, but probably it was not quite so 
long, for when he did get up the grass was still falling in 
clouds that he had kicked up in his effort to get off the 
wolf, He soon recovered himself and by a well-directed 
blow broke the brute’s hip and another swing of the 
heavy iron from his powerful arm finishedit. H, B.S, 

MARIETTA, O. 


194. 

Three of us set out for bass. Once in the boat we found 
ourselves upon a beautiful sheet of water, the most trans- 
parent Tever saw. There were three other boats, evi- 
dently occupied by farmers from the immediate vicinity, 
as we could see no camp of others. They were supplied 
with poles to which they tied long lines, using strips cut 
from a pickerel’s belly for bait. They laughed at our 
‘‘new fangled” way, as they termed it, but we told them 
that we would show them how to catch fish, We were 
shortly all at work, but not a strike did we get on flies or 
spoon, although we resorted to every device that we had 
ever heard of, buttono avail. At noon, as the others, 
who had been working around close to shore, ran past us 
on their way to dinner, they hailed us with the usual 
*“What Inckr’ We did not give a very direct answer, and 
to tease us they held up a bass of about 2lbs., asking if we 
had got anything like it; and then one of 8lbs., and lastly 
a 4lbs. fish, accompanied with the same question. We 
gazed at the fish in perfect amazement; they looked like 
whales compared with the two puny things we had caught 
and thrown back. As we started for the shore I rose 
standing in the stern of the boat, telling the boys that I 
believed that we could catch them by skittering with a 
spoon. Will was seated in the bow looking into the water: 
all at once he exclaimed, ‘Great guns, see that bass!” at 
the same time pointing over the same side of the boat I 
was holding my rod. I leaned over as far as I could, and 
had just caught a glimpse of a large bass on the grav- 
elly bottom working his fins, when there came a 
sudden jerk and a splash, and before I realized 
it I was going into the Jake head first. T 
dropped my rod and caught the side of the boat 
and climbed in, Then I reeled in a beautiful 42Ibs. bass, 
Before we had him fairly landed I told the boys it was my 
first bass. They said they guessed I ‘thad the hang of the 
thing,” and then they laughed about a little fish pulling 
me into the water. The next night Willand Wesitset out 
with some farmers’ boys to seta night outline, They 
said they thought I had better stay in camp, for sonie 
little fish might drag me intothe lake. At ten o'clock T 
knew by their loud shouts that they were getting plenty 
of fish. Just asthey were getting a large eel into the boat 
he escaped from the hook and glided around the boat ata 
arent rate; the boys in trying to stamp him with their 

eet, knocked off one of the bottom boards. They shouted 
lustily for help and cried that they were drowning. I 
took a lantern, ran along the shore and found Will just 
dragging his drenched form up the bank, while West sat 
perched upon an old tree top about twenty feet from 
shore. I have never since heard anything about ‘having 
the hang o° the thing.” H.W, B 

BINGHAMTON, N, B. 


268 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


a 


TOcr, 28, 1886. 


Sea and River Sishing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


[LONG ISLAND SEA FISHING. 


I HAVE been seeking for reliable information relative 
tothe fishing interests, and send the following re- 

ort, which I have chiefly gathered from Mr, H. Ford- 
am, of Greenport. 

Tlearn that while during the week ending Oct, 2 large 
quantities were caught, there seems a decrease in the 
catch during the week ending Oct. 16, The season is 
now drawing to a close and it is probable that most of the 
menhaden works will close in a week or two. 

Large quantities of fish have been seen off the south 
side of Long Island bound south. It is stated that proba- 
bly more fish have been in one school than have been ren- 
dered by all the works on our coast during the season. 
These fish were traveling south very fast, and some of 
the steamers were able to catch some of them, as the fish 
were going about as fast as the steamers could follow with 
their utmost speed. 

The large numbers seen every fall off our coast prove 
beyond a doubt that the employment of steamers has 
little or nothing to do in decreasing the numbers of edible 
fish that visit the shore, as large numbers of them have 
been caught this season, notably among them sea bass, 
bluefish and porgies, many of which were shipped to New 
York markets. 

Large quantities of skillet (mullet) were caught last 
week with shore seines, at Promised Land, near Montauk, 
where Messrs. Price, Tuthill and other enterprising men 
have established large factories and employ many steam- 
ers in the menhaden fishery. 

The menhaden fishery this season has been pretty fair, 
but Ihave been unable to ascertain the numbers caught 
by the several factories, Many steamers are still pursu- 
ing the business, and I have to-day seen several of them 
patrolling this Sound shore, Isaac MCLELLAN, 

GREENPOR?, Oct. 18. 


HAY BAY AND BAY OF QUINTE. 


WELLEVILLE, Ont., Oct. 18.—One good turn deserves 

another, and as the genial ‘‘Piseco” has given to your 
readers—among them myself—much amusement, edifi- 
cation and instruction in his valuable contributions to 
your columns, I propose to make a partial return for the 
same by giving him some information as to Hay Bay and 
other famous fishing resorts hereabouts. 

First, however, I would disabuse him of the idea that 
our postal and express services are bad and unreliable. 
This first experience of them was no doubt unfortunate, 
but on further acquaintance with them he will find that 
he was mistaken. 

Hay Bay, which is about thirty miles from Belleville, 
has from time immemorial been one of the favorite duck 
shooting resorts of this part of the country, and I have 
visited it several times, generally with a fair degree of 
success, The marsh is as ‘‘Piseco” states, preserved, but 
permits can be had at the rate of $1 for each shooting 
day, Asa fishing ground for muskellunge it did not be- 
come known until about nine years ago, when it was 
found that by trolling with a large spoon, weighted so as 
to tow from three to six feet in depth, Hsox nobilior could 
be caught quite readily. As an instance, the Rev. M. 
Chambers, of Napanee, whom I saw put off from the 
shore in 1879, returned in an hour and a half with five 
muskellunge which he had caught and one larger than 
any of the others he had lost by its jumping out of the 
boat immediately after the hook had been extracted. As 
is usual in such cases the fame of the fishing ground 
spread abroad and the result was such an invasion from 
your side of the lines, such an insatiable pursuit of the 
noble fish that they became scarce. Besides, several steam 
yachts visited the place with noisy fishing parties on Sun- 
days and the Sabbath-loving people who live around the 
shores of the bay were justly incensed, and the Sabbath 
breakers were haled before magistrates and made to real- 
ize the authority of the law. Thus itis that the people 
did not take in the most kindly way to all strangers; 
for although the visitors from the States did not break 
the Sabbath, they fished too industriously to please the 
natives. 

The muskellunge usually begin torun up Hay Bay 
about the first or second week in October and good 
fishing can be had for a month or six weeks. 

As to reaching the bay, if you bring your own 
boat, go to Picton on the Hero, take the steamer Quinte, 
which leaves Picton early in the morning, and she will 
drop you at Thompson’s Point, whence you will have a 
run of about eight miles to the best fishing ground, which 
begins just west of the ducking preserve and extends 
some three miles eastward, within the bounds of the 
preserve, but the Shooting Company have no jurisdiction 
except as to shooting. Or, you can go to Napanee on the 
Grand Trunk and a drive of seven miles from that town 
will land you near the eastern end of Hay Bay, on the 
north side; but the south side is best for the fisherman, 
Perhaps the best way of all is to run to Kellerville by 
Grand Trunk, hire boats and a steam yacht here, and 
in three hours and a half you can be landed on the ground 
at a very reasonable cost for a party. 

There are other points where muskellunge are fre- 

uently taken, notably Carnahan’s Bay, opposite Glenora, 

igger Island, (seven miles west of Belleville) and thence 
to the head of the Bay of Quinte, and at West Lake and 
Weller’s Bay many fine ones have been taken, 

As to bass fishing, it can be had to perfection on all the 
bars from Deseronto westward after the beginning of 
August. There are many splendid places within from 
half a mile to twelve miles of this city, and were so dis- 
tinguished an angler as 
no difficulty in acquiring information from local brothers 
of the angle, The bass of the Bay of Quinte are genuine 
small-mouth, and as gamy as the most ardent angler 
could desire. Many of those caught at West Lake are 
big-mouths, Within easy reach of the city, too, are Rice 
Lake (bass and muskellunge), Trent River ditto, Stone 
Lake ditto, also the Northern lakes, in which the great 
lake trout and salmon trout are found, and some streams 
well stocked with brook trout. But Belleville is the best 
place for bass fishing at the ment season, On the whole, 
this part of the Dominion, if not exactly an “‘angler’s 


‘‘Pigeco” to visit us he would find. 


Whether it should be written scutah or 8 ooda 


paradise,” is very favorably situated for the pursuit of the 
gentle art. Our bay has several summer resorts, which 
are gradually being added to, and ample accommodation 
can be had by those who, like ‘‘Piseco,” ‘Kin 


) gfisher,” 
‘“Wawayanda” and others, spend the greater part of their 


leisure hours in pursuit of the finny inhabitants of the 
waters. In saying thus I have nothing exaggerated, but 
rather understated, for there are many other noted fishing 


grounds within a few miles of the city which I have not 


mentioned because I have not personal or well-authenti- 
cated knowledge of them, I would, however, add that 
unless visitors can manage to secure accurate information 


as to the bars, they will get very few bass, except at cer- 


tain times by trolling. 


As to our piscatory nomenclature, it has at all events true 
merit of consistency, for a pike is with us a pile, be he 


big or little; a pike-perch is a pickereland a muskellunge 


is a *‘masko.” 


MASKINONJE, MASCALLUNGE, ETC. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

My article upon the derivation of the popular name of 
maskinonje, in your issue of March 18, has brought me 
many letters from persons interested in this matter, some 
of which I will quote from. Dr. Albert Ginther, the dis- 
tinguished ichthyologist of the British Museum, writes 
as follows: ‘I have to thank you for your article on the 
maskinonje. I have often been puzzled by the latter 
name, and ‘mascalonge’ brings to my mind the long faces 
of the gentlemen who have gone etymologically astray.” 

Prof, D. §. Jordan says, under date of March 30: “I 
have just returned from Florida, where L read in Stearns’s 
office your note on the musc—onge. I think that we 
must accept Hsoa masquinongy as its specific name from 
Mitchell.” 

Gen. I. Gerrard, who has been making original investi- 
gations concerning an unspotted form of this fish found 
in the Mississippi region, and which he brings quite an 
amount of evidence to show is specifically different from 
E. nobilior and that itis the blue pike of Norris, for 
which Gen. Gerrard proposes the name of #. immacula- 
tus, writes me several letters on the subject from which [ 
quote: ‘I was much interested in your article in FOREST 
AND STREAM, on the etymology of maskinonje, masca- 
longe, etc., the former, I think, must be very nearly the 
right word. Iam making inquiries through prominent 
citizens of St, Paul, formerly engaged in the Indian Chip- 
pewa trade on Lake Superior, as to what the Indian name 
was for this fish, and the meaning of the adjective 
‘mas, which you do not translate.* I am also in- 
quiring what distinction the Indians made between 
the blue-spotted pike, H#. nobilior, found in the 
waters of the St. Lawrence system, and the one with solid 
color, found in the waters of the Mississippi system, from 
Chautauqua Lake at the head of the Alleghany tothe Hagle 
waters, and the Thousand Lakes of the pineries at the 
heads of the Wisconsin, Chippewa. St. Croix, ete. These 
Indians lived on both waters, and it will be interesting to 
learn that the untutored savage did not call them both by 
one name, as modern scientists seem disposed todo. I 
object very decidedly to the vicious termology of Sub 
genus muskellungus’ finding a place in piscatorial science. 
Rp Sy 


QUINTE. 


have received through the kind assistance of 


Hon. Edward Rice, Mayor of St. Paul, this information, 
received from his intelligent half-breed guide (French and 
Chippewa), Mr. John B. Cadotte, of Duluth. Mayor Rice 
took with him three photographs which I send you, one 
of E. lucius, one of E. nobilior and one of #. immacula- 
tus. The names in the Chippewa tongue are as follows, 
in the same sequence as written by John B. Cadotte: 

No. 1. Ge-da-ge-Genozhay; translated spotted pike, #. 
luctus, 

No. 2. Mosh-Kenozhay; translated big or monster pike, 
E. nobilior. 

No. 3, Osh-au-wash-ko-Genozhay; translated blue pike, 
E. immaculatus. 

Talso send the same Chippewa names as written by 
Col. C. H. Graves, of Duluth, as they sounded to his ear: 

No, 1, Ki-ta-ge-Kinonje. 

No. 2. Mas-Kinonje. 

No. 8. Osha-wasko-Kenonje. _, 

Cadotte translates Kenozhay, Kinonje, or Genozhay, as 
meaning ‘‘sharp,” and if may refer to the long sharp 
build of the pike family or to the shape of the head. Itis 
rather strange that the name “blue pike,” used by the 
Chippewa, is one of the names given to the same fish by 
Norris, in his description of it as an Ohio River pike. 
You will observe that the word ‘‘Kenosha” is the same in 
all and is the generic name for the’pike family, as stated 
by you. I will now prosecute my investigations to the 
further extent of getting descriptive translations of the 
adjectives designating the species, which have not been 
furnished, and will send you the information obtained.” 

Lam inclined to think that Gen, Gerrard is correct in 
claiming the great unspotted pike to be an undescribed 
species, from the evidence which he has submitted to me, 
but this is a question irrelevant in the present article, but 
one which I will take up at some future time when I can 
learn more of the subject. I have so far in these articles 
confined myself to trying to find which of the various 
spellings of the popular names of #. nobilior was correct, 
and have succeeded in proving, to my own satisfaction at 
least, that ‘‘maskinonje” is the nearest to the Ojibwa, from 
which the name is derived, although the second ‘n” in 
that word isan interpolation, and that the French cor- 
rupted this into “‘mascalonge” and its various forms. As 
T have before said; my present knowledge of Ojibwa is ex- 
ceedingly limited, but in my early days I spoke it toa 
limited extent, having passed between two and three 
years in hunting and trapping, and with surveying parties 
where I was constantly among the Ojibwas. Inthosedays 
I paid but little attention to the name of this fish, further 
than to know what it was called by the Indians when I 
wanted to trade flour or bacon for it, or perhaps to ex- 
change afew drops of Scutah-wabah} for a fair-sized 
specimen. ; 

Tt is consoling to one who is working up any subject to 
find that he gets upon theright track, and therefore Lhave 


¥I would refer Gen. Gerrard to a communication signed ‘X.,” in 
Forest AND STREAMof Jan.7, written bya gentleman of New 
York who has spent much timeon Lake Superior, 1 which he 
gives the term ‘mas’ as spotted. | 

+Here again I find my phonetic s 
authorities. Longfellow gives “Iskoodah” as fire or a comet, 
while the word for water is spelled in various ways. T have seen 
the word spelled “scutawabo,” but cannot recall any pronunciation 
of it which ees with Longtellow’s in be with the letter I. 
depends upon the 


elling at variance with the 


ear that hears it, 


felt gratified to be sustained in these researches by such 
Ojibwa scholars as Len. Jewell, the famous Michigan 
guide, and Mr. Cadotte. 


Mr. Roosevelt evidently inclines to receive the name 


which the Canadian Frenchman has given the fish, but 
as before stated the Canadian has twisted a native word 
into something more familiar tohis ear and made ‘‘Masque 


allonge” from maskinonge or kinozhay, just asthe Eng- 


lish have twisted the French name of ecrivisse into cray 
fish, and as English sailors twist the name of the war 


ship Bellerophon into ‘‘Bully ruffian,” and as peony is 
corrupted into piney, and the china astor into chiny 
oyster, in order to bring the new name into line with 
some familiar word. I must disagree with Mr. Roosevelt 
in his statement, in a private letter, that we shall never 
discover the derivation of the word, and that it makes 
little difference. Hor the derivation of any word is a 
matter of importance, and the derivation has been dis- 
covered in this case. 

Tt is not to be expected that anglers will change the 
name which they have been accustomed to call a fish, 
when that change is but a slight one. If the change is 
radical it is not hard to make; for instance, it would not 
be difficult for a Pennsylvanian to acknowledge his past 
sins in calling a pike-perch a “‘salmon” and applying the 
true name to it when he learned that there never was a 
salmon in the rivers of the State of Pennsylvania. But it 
would be much more difficult to make a man from Iowa 
call a fish a crappie which he had from boyhvod called 
“eroppy.” The change in one case is abrupt and radical; 
in the other, he might consider it as an affectation to 
change a letter in the name instead of an entire name, 
and, as anglers will continue to say mascalonge, musca- 
longe, ete., it is only to show them where the name came 
from that these articles have been written. 

FRED MATHER. 


HALCYON DAYS.—Il. 


d bas the fall of each year, when the leaden sky and cold 

drizzling rains gave indication of approaching winter, 
it became the duty of every household to lay in a large 
supply of cordwood for the winter’s use. This being 
hauled convenient to the woodshed, the sawyers, with 
their old one-horse tread-power machine, were engaged 
to eut it up into stovewood lengths, 

Adjoining our house was a large wagonhouse, one end of 
which was partitioned off into a woodshed, Thesawyers 
had arrived and departed, leaving a massive pile of 
chunks, and it devolved upon me to split and pile this up 
in long. narrow ranks, a good two weeks work for an 
man, but I had plenty of time and was not pressed with 
other work and needed not to over-exert myself, 

The morning after the sawyers had left was dull and 
heavy. Great black clouds darkened the sky. The at- 
mosphere was at first oppressively warm, then came a 
feeling of chilly dampness, expressive of what might be 
expected when the later fall rains came. I had taken 
down the axe from its accustomed hanging place and had 
fixed in position a suitable chopping block and was ready 
to begin my long task, bet I hesitated, I did not feel like 
going to work, The axe did not seem to hang just right, 
some of those knotty, hard-splitting chunks seemed to be 
the first in the way, and a half dozen other petty ex- 
cuses intervened to deter me from striking the first blow. 
Presently there came a gentle pat on the shingles over- 
head, then another, and still another, until they came 
faster and faster in a long steady pit-a-pat, and the rain 
was descending. As I listened to its musical patter on 
the roof my eyes glanced upward and on the rafters I 
saw written in chalk, the records of previous seasons’ ad- 
vancement or declination. ‘‘First snow Noy. —th 18—.” 
‘Last snow April —th 18—,” and I feel an almost uncon- 
trollable power to do something, I know not what, any- 
thing but commence that hard task before me. The rain 
settled into a steady drizzle and as it began to drip from 
the eaves, with a “‘pit, pat, pit-a-pat,” it seemed to say, 
“Come, come, Come away” so earnestly that the appeal 
was irresistible. Up there on that long narrow shelf 
nailed against the beam, with several cleats holding it 
straight, lays my fishing pole, a long slender peeled maple 
sapling, its line wound carefully from tip to butt around 
it, the sinker nicely adjusted and the ringed hook stuck 
carefully in its side, _ What had I to do but take it down, 
dig some worms and go a-fishing? And was there ever 
such another morning for fishing as this? Surely the 
fish would bite to-day if ever. And as the rain came 
steadily and lightly down in its long regular patter, and 
the dripping from the eaves grew thicker and louder, it 
explained to me the secret of my indolence. The disease 
was firmly imbedded and I ‘‘had it bad.” 

In after years it was so with me and is 80 yet. When 
it rains I feel an irresistible inclination to go fishing, and 
have done it many a time too, getting only a good wetting 
for my pairs. And it mattered little as to the catch, for 
as 1 sat on the bank well protected by my rubber coat, a 
dry stone for a seat under some friendly trees for shelter, 
watching the pattering drops as they fell, occasionally 
reaching out to grasp my rod when I would get a nibble, 
I was enjoying that solid comfort that only an angler can 
appreciate, and the rain and dampness added zest to it. 

Almost before I knew what I was doing that morning 
the axe was laid away. the rod taken down, and I was 
out behind the shed digging worms. The millpond was 
not far away, Choosing one of my favorite spots, [ soon 
had my hook baited, and unmindful of the rain waited 
patiently for a bite, and I did not have long to wait either, 
for the day was all it promised to be, and as I half sat, 
half kneeled, my hands grasping the rod in eager expect- 
ancy, watching the floating cork, the light misty drops 
falling lightly around it, occassionally giving a little bob 
down and up, then moving slowly away propelled by 
some invisible power, then suddenly going down, down, 
until the line became taut, causing the rod to dip and 
quiver, I knew it was time to pull up, and as T landed. 
some fair sized specimens, I felt that it was better to be 
there than at home splitting wood any day. ' 

That was a long tute ago and I do not remember all 
the incidents of the day’s sport, nor how each particular 
fish was caught, nor that 1 had any fierce struggle in 
landing any of them, but I do remember that it was a 
day of particular enjoyment to me, When I returned 
home in the afternoon wet and hungry I had a fine string 
of fish, and 1 went to work with an energy that enabled 
me to make almost as fair a showing at the bipeete by 
supper time as I would had I staidathome. J. H. B 

MANSFIELD VALLEY, Pa, — 


A MODEST FISHERMAN. 


FN the record of ee for the year now drawing to a 
close, it is doubtful if there is an event more interest- 
ing than the capture of the largest salmon ever caught by 
a fly-fisherman. In order that some permanent record of 
the achievement may be preserved, and the occasion fitly 
marked, the accompanying engraving has been prepared, 
and as Mr. Dun is himself too modest to boast to the 
public of his great good fortune in fishing, the under- 
signed, as his friend? and partner, ventures to tell the 
story as gleaned from time to time from his own lips. | 
The size of the fish, as will be seen from the accompanying 
engraving, is unusual, but its shape and proportions were 
so perfect that its great weight and real magnitude were 
hardly ab the nioment appreciated, Tt was only by com- 
parison with other fish, or with other objects, that its real 
extent could be estimated, and especially after its arrival 
in New York, when it was hung up, and in that position 
its length compared with the height of ordinary individ- 
uals, did the real size 
of this splendid speci- 
men dawn upon the 
mind of the ob- 
server. With the 
object of conveying 
the impression thus 
made to the reader, 
the engraving fur- 
nishes objects by 
which a siniilar com- 
parison can be insti- 
tuted, and an idea 
formed of the real 
size of the fish. For, 
as Agassiz says, 
“comparison is at 
the bottom of all 
philosophy,” and in 
the case of fish 
stories, somehow, 
one needs all the 
adventitious aids 
possible, not only to 
confirm one’s ver- 
acity, but to make if 
clear that the fish 
referred to was the 
best and biggest fish 
ever caught, If one 
can’t get the credit 
of telling the biggest 
and best fish story 


of the year, why 
what is the use of 
being a story teller 
at all? 

The subject of this 
story however,needs 
very little embellish- 
ment, He speaks 
for himself in the 
Inagnificent weight 
of 541bs., and in pro- 
portions that need 
noenlargement. 
The catch was made 
under the following 
circumstances: 

Mr. R. G. Dun, of 
New York, who is 
the well-known 
head of the great 
Mercantile Agency 
which bears his 
name, has been for 
years an ardent fish- 
erinan, Sharmg as 
he does with Lord 
Lansdowne, the 
Governor-General of 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


| breathless interest awaited the result, In almost an instant 
the huge fellow came up to it like a tiger, and with a 
lunge catight the hook and was off ina moment. Plenty 
of line was of course afforded him, but the anchor was 
ordered up and the boat put for the right hand shore, 


where there was some good eddy water. The great fish 
took a Jong run, most fortunately up stream, but up to 
this time had not shown himself. e was played hard, 
and brought up at one time almost within reach of the 
gaff, but with a sudden and noble effort for freedom he 
took another lunge, and with a leap out of the water im 
which heshowed his whole proportions, he made up stream. 
again with tremendous force, causing the reel to whiz, 
and taxing line and rod and single catgut to their utmost. 


| Mr. Dun was, however, equal to the great occasion, and 


with a coolness and skill greatly to be admired, held his 
prize wellin hand. The size of the fish, a seeming mon- 
ster, he says, well nigh frightened him, He had heard of 
hunters being attacked with “buck fever” at sight of their 


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the bottom of the boat, was the largest salmon ever 
caught by a fly in these waters, famous for their great 
fish, 


Mr. Dun had caught many big fish. True, as a fisher 
of men, who in their turn had caught fish, he had 
been successful. As his guest, his friend, ex-Pres- 
ident Axthur, in the same river, had caught a 48- 
pounder, in those palmy days when the good General 
enjoyed perfect health, and when, among other good 
things, these two warm friends had the companionship 
of ex-Senator Conkling, a pleasure as rare and as enjoy- 
able as it would be possible to have, in camp or out of it, 
But this was all past and gone. The sick General was 
languishing on the sea shore, and a great wall had grown 
up between him and the Senator, which rendered im- 
possible such happy meetings in the camp of a friend on 
a salmon river. But Mr, Dun had got his fish, and would 
fain be consoled, and his consolation was found in one 
fact, and that was that though there were scales in the 
vicinity, there were 
none large enough 
to weigh his catch. 
The utmost that the 
weights would show 
was fifty pounds, 
and as the fish 
pulled them up to 
the beam, Mr. Dun 
modestly concluded 
that one pound 
more might, with 
propriety, be added. 
Hence, he tele- 
graphed his friends 
that his salmon 
weighed fifty-one 
pounds. He might 
just as well have said 
sixty pounds, but he 
was sufficiently con- 
scious of his great 
victory to stick to 
the safe side, as he 
invariably does in 
other matters, and 
the result was—as it 
usually is—all the 
more gratifying. 
For when the salmon 
reached New York, 
and was sent to the 
Merchants’ Club, on 
Leonard street, it 


Canada, the lease of 
the Cascapedia 
River, in the Proy- 
ince of Québec, and 
being also a member 
of the Restigouche 
Salmon> Club, of 
Metapedia, he has 
had the best oppor- 
tunities for pursuing 
the gentle art. Last 
June he had camped 
on the Grand Cagea- 
pedia with his good 
wite—as the only 
and best companion 
he cared to haye— 
and amid many dis- 
couraging reports 
commenced to fish. 
His experience of the 
first week would 

-have been sufficient to dishearten most men, for through- 
out the six days of constant and persistent whipping of 
the stream, not a single rise was vouchsafed. On the 
eighth day, however, he was rewarded by a 23-pounder, 
and the following three days had great good luck, secur- 
ing five fish ranging from 25 to 34lbs., and on the last day 
the 54-pounder—the subject of this communication, 

On the last day the morning wag gloomy and the pros- 
pect seemed uncertain, for though casting his fly perhaps 
a thousand times without a rise, it began to look as if lack 
had departed, so that lunch time arrived and not a sign. 
Undiscouraged, however, in the late afternoon another 
effort was Inmade, Commencing at the top of a large pool, 
he slowly fished its upper edge, when at a distance of 200 
yards he saw a rise of a huge fish to a natural fly, which 
created a great commotion in the water. In a moment 
he and his, guide felt that the opportunity had come, and 
if skill, good luck and good judgment availed, they would 
soon be made the happy possessors of a ereat catch. 
Marking the lines on either side of the river with the eye, 
they quietly floated down to the spot, in the meantime, 
however, much to their surprise, having a rise and cap- 
turing a 23-pounder. ppU Tenens the spot where the 
big fish had risen, Mr. Dun very cautiously and warily 
threw out witha good long cast a silver-gray fly, and with 


weighed fifty-four 
pounds, and Mr. 
Dun’s modesty was 
praised equally with 
his thoughtful liber- 
ality in sending for- 
ward his fish so that 
his neighbors and 
friends might par- 
take of it. 

The rod used on 
the occasion was a 
split bamboo, made 
by Leonard. Its 
length was 154ft. 
The line was a No. 2 
oiled silk, with a 
single gut. The 
great strength and 
reliability of this 
delicate outfit was 
clearly shown in the 
capture of a fish so 
weighty and power- 
ful; and the wonder 
is that, with a single 
strand of catgut, he 
was not lost. But 
experience, coolness 
and skill were suc- 


vesstul, with perfec- 
tion in tackle, The 
fiy used was asilver- 
gray No. 1, not un- 
like a silver-doctor. 
And now, having 
told the story of my 
friend’s achieve- 
ment, it only re 


mains for me to say 


FIFTY-FOUR POUND SALMON, 


Killed by Mr. R. G. Dun, of New York, on Cascapedia River, Canada, June, 1886. Drawing from a photograph. 


first deer, and though he had caught hundreds of salmon, 
his feelings were akin to this sense of paralysis, for he 
never had had so Jarge a fish, and his anxiety and desire 
to gaff him may well be imagined. He was as tender as 
an anxious mother to save her offspring, and yet as firm 
as a stern father determined to have his way. Gradually 
the line was reeled up, and the reluctant monster drew 
near the boat, where anxiety and nervousness were again 
extreme because of the inexperience and evident fright 
of the attendant. At the word of command, however, 
the green gaffer let drive, but in a most awkward man- 
ner. Fortunately the iron went deep and a firm hold was 
secured, and then came the tug of war, for it then became 
a struggle whether the fish was to come into the boat or 
the gaifer into the water. Butafter afew strong adjec- 
tives from the fortunate fisherman, and a threat that the 
gaffer would be killed if he failed, the great salmon was 
a net pulled to the side of the canoe and safely cap- 
re 


The time seemed long from the first rise, and the ex- 
citement and pleasure of the chase crowded into short 
space what seemed to be hours; but comparing notes it 
was found that barely half an hour had passed since the 
strugsle began and victory had been achieved. The 
victory was asignal one, for the 54-pounder, lying in 


that, as he is the 
champion fisher of 
salmon for 1886, he 
can claim as bis 
partner the cham- 
pion wolf-killer of 
Canada, the under- 
signed having, in 
October, 1873, shot 
in less than five minutes four huge wolves, entitling him 
to a bounty from the Canadian Government of $24. This 
amount his guide invested in a cooking stove thatis doing 
good service to thisday. So, having two partners in one 
firm who have thus distinguished themselves, must be 
the excuse for thus occupyimg so large a space in your 
most excellent paper. ERASTUS WIMAN. 

Nuw YORK, October, 1886, 

[Accurate measurements of the fish were as follows: 
Length, 4. 6in. Girth, 2ft. 4in, Width of tail, 14in. 
It was withal a perfect fish as to shape and condition. ] 


NESSMUK’S PoEMS.—The blank form reprinted for the 
convenience of subscribers to the volume of ‘‘ Nessmuk’s” 
poems is given on another page. The subscriptions re- 
ceived to date insure the financial success of the publi- 
tion; but we hope to do much more than make a bare 
success of it by the time the subscription list is closed. 
Several correspondents have suggested that the roll of 
subseribers should be so large as to reflect in some degree 
public appreciation of the place held by “ Nessmuk” as a 
contributor to the literature of camp and cruise, and we 
know of no more fitting opportunity for such a testimo- 
nial than the present. 


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VERMONT Bass.—Fair Haven, Vt., Oct. 22.—I have 
spent a good many days with the rod and line on the 
waters of Lake Bomoseene, and have taken from its 
waters all the varieties of fish that live in it. The bass 
which are taken from those waters are the regular large- 
mouth black bass, but they are commonly known as 
“Sweego’ bass. The “Jumbo bass” that has been spoken 
of in your paper was undoubtedly one of that species. 
The largest I ever took weighed 8lbs., but they have been. 
taken as high as 15lbs.; but not often, the greater number 
running from 4 to 3lbs, each. A small lake of 80 acres 
only about two miles from here was stocked with small- 
mouth black bass some eight years since, and there are 
now a great many fine bass in its waters; but they are 
hard to take, as there are myriads of small fish in it, This 
summer I had the pleasure of helping eat one that came 
from there and weighed 6ilbs. before it was dressed, I 
think if some geod fiy-fisher should come and try it, he 
might reap a good reward, as there has never been a fly 
upon the pond, Ishould take pleasure in going and show- 
ing him the spot. Will landlocked salmon and small- 
mouth black bass thrive together in the same water?—NED. 


TH Huavinsr Trout Yret.—ditor Forest and Stream: 
An English tourist, writing in the London Times, Oct. 1, 
from the north shore of Lake Superior, has the following: 
“We stopped at the little station and heard a fish story 
from one of the residents, who told how he had gone 
down to the shore, and, seeing the trout disporting, had 
taken a little butterfly to bait his hook, and with it caught 
three 20-pound speckled trout. They were of the finest 
quality, yet so numerous are they here that he had sold 
all three for one dollar.” Your columns, I think, record 
aS, fontinalis of 17lbs. from Lake Nepigon, also one of 
12lbs. from the Rangeley Lakes, and we hear of a 25- 
pound black bass from Lake Bomoseen; but these are 
trifles compared with the three taken by the veracious 
Canadian, whose tale, perhaps, should go to that depart- 
oan of your paper entitled “Camp-Fire Flickerings,”— 
Ss. CG. C, 


A Trout ScorE.—Henry 8, Carpenter, of Osceola, 
claims to have caught 26,900 brook trout during the past 
20 years. They were mostly taken from Salmon River. 
The largest weighed about 1$lbs.—Utica Herald. [How 
much did the smallest weigh? ] 


BRookyaLe, N., Y.—The ninth semi-annual picnic of 
the Brookvale Angling Club was held at Brookvale Mills 
last Saturday. 


Che Ziennel. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Cn, 


FIXTURES. 


DOG SHOWS. 


Dee. 1 to 8.—First Dog Show of the Inter-State Poultry and Pet 
Shock Association, Cairo, Ill. A. A. Cowdery, Secretary, Cobden, 


Dec. 15 to 17. Second Annual Dog Show of the Western Connec- 
ticut Poultry Association. Frank D, Hallett, Superintendent, 
Winsted, Conn, Entries close Dec, 4. 

FIELD TRIALS, 

Nov. 8—Second Annual Field Trials of the Western Field Trials 

Association, at Abilene, Kan, R. C, Van Horn, Secretary, Kansas 


y, Mo, 

Noy. 8—Third Annual Field Trials of the Fisher’s Island Club, at 
Fisher’sisland, N.Y. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hoboken. N. J. 

Nov. 22.—Highth Annual Field Trials of the Hastern Field Trials 
Olub, at High Point, N. C. W, A, Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Kings county, N. Y, . : 

Wov, 23.—Pitth Annual Field Trials of the Robins Island Club, 
Robins Island, L. I. Open to members only. L. Wateroury, Sec- 
rsuary. 

dec. 1.—_First Annual Field Trials of the Irish Setter Club, at 
Salisbury, N.C. W. Dunphy, President, Peekskill, N.Y. 

Dee. 6, —Hizghth Annual Field Trials cf the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn. 7 

Dec. 14.—Inaugural Field Trials of the Texas Field Trials Club, 
For members only. John FE. Sharp, Secretary, Marshall, Tex, 


A. K. R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 

HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 

_ of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
Published every month. Entries close on the lst. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of slamped and addressed 
envelops. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
Wo entries Inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50. Address ‘‘American Kennel Register,” P. 0. Box 2832, New 
York. IWumber of entries already printed 4236. 


ST. JOHN DOG SHOW. 
Hditor Forest and Stream: 

The show which closed last Friday night was the best ever 
held mm St. John. both as regards quantity and quality of 
exhibits. The Daily Sun of Saturday said: ‘The dog and 
pony show, which has been an unprecedented success, closed 
last night, It has heen very largely attended,”’ Lansdowne 
Rink, where the exhibition was held, is admirably adapted 
for a deg show, and is capable of comfortably accommodat- 
ing five hundred dogs. There were 205 entries against 143 
last year, and Mr, Wilson informed me that the gate receipts 
were almost double those of last year. Much of this success 
was due to Mr, Wilson’s own persistent labors, and the 
exhibitors, knowing this, presented him with a suitable tes- 
timonial emblematical of their appreciation of his unflinch- 
ing energy and devotion. In eloquent ternis Col. Blaine, 
the gallant president of the Club, eulogized Mr. Wilson’s 
services, past and present, and that gentleman replied briefly 
but in well-chosen words. 

The feeding was done by Spratt’s Patent, and many exhib- 
itors who had not seer the biscuits before spoke very favor- 
ably of them and stated their intention of using them in 
their kennels, ; : 

Tt has never fallen to my lot to come in contact with a 
better hearted or more hospitable set of people than I met 
in St, John, and I will avail myself of this opportunity and 
publicly express my gratitude through the widely-read col- 
umns of your valuable journal, It will be many a day be- 
fore I forget the kindly words of welcome or the countless 
courtesies that were showered upon me during my visit to 
St. John. 

MASTIFFS. 

Mastiffs were first on the list and though Friday, te whom 
I awarded first prize, is a long way removed from first class 
form he showed just enough character to earn him a place 
in the category of dog show winners. He is a fairly well 
built dog so far as body goes, and his coat, color and condi- 
tion and size are above the average. He does not stand quite 
straight on his fore pins and is not round and heavy enough 


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from the elbows down, He lacks in yolume of skull and is 
too long and narrow and shallow in muzzle, added to 
which defects he does not ¢ his ears comme il faut. 
The bitch class did not fill and Friday just described scored 
another win in the puppy class for dogs, In the correspond- 
ing bitch class Sylvia was alone and while she is not of 
correct type 1 gaye her the prize, Sheis what one might 
properly term a Wade mastiff, a long-lesged, li ‘ht-boned, 

oud anided specimen, almost entirely devoid of true 
mastiff character. Some day she may carve her way to the 
front, a second Baby of the mastiff world. Pardon me for 
digressing just a moment to congratulate my esteemed Pitts- 
burgh friend upon haying put aside his pen, May he never 
resume it to discuss the mastiff question is the worst wish 
of myself and others who have listened to his many mislead- 
ing statements. Asareformer of dogshow abuses Mr. Wade 
has few equalsin this country, and the motives which prompt 
him to write are of the purest kind. But his wholesale 
attacks upon dogs he has never seen, his altogether incorrect 
descriptions of prominent English winners, and his farcical 
comparisons will only tend to retard progress and mislead 
the credulous beginner, 


8ST. BERNARDS. 


Celtic Rector was decidedly ahead of his three rough-coated 
competitors. He is an orange and white dog, and claims as 
his sire that characterless Speen Rector. His head, as 
might be expected, is very deficient, but it bears no resem- 
blance to that of his giant sire. His dam, Countess TV., was 
by my Yorkshire friend’s well-known Barry, and Celtic Rec- 
tor has inherited the bad expression and faulty head of that 
dog. He isnot abig dog, carries his tail too high, stands 
well on straight legs, might be better in markings and would 
be improved by more coat and bone, Celtic Ralman, second 
prize, lacks character in head and is too leggy and scanty of 
coat. Clyde has a small wolfish head and is not a show dog. 
Guess is a brindle mongrel, such as one often sees At a dog 
show. Celtic Sheba was my choice for first inthe next class. 
She is not quite so good in head as the second prize winner, 


Celtic Lassie, butis of better size, has more bone and a bet- 


ter coat. Celtic Linda is on the small side and is deficient in 
muzzle and very light of limb. Celtic Mona is much above 
the average in head and strength and straightness of limbs, 
but her color, a sort of dirty lavender, is Fend against her, 
Grant was alone in the class for smooth-coated champions. 
He is not one of my sort, has a very plain and expressionless 
head, is oadly marked, faulty in loin and lacking in size. 


Lodi was the only entry in the open class and was points the 


best St. Bernard in the show. He has improved since I last 
saw him, and while he is not a crack he is a useful sort and 
eae heard from again. His very heavy ears are his worst 
ault, 
NEWFOUNDLANDS, 
I was rather disappointed in not finding a better lot of 
Newfoundlands, but Mr, Wilson assured me that he had 
never seen but one really good specimen in or near St. John, 


a dog owned by a sea captain. Dog and owner soon disap- 


eared and haye never returned. {I awarded first prize to 

tarda, a dog of fair size and with a better coat than the 
average. His head is much too light and is not of correct 
formation; it is narrow and domed. is slack back would 
handicap him heavily if shown in good company. Captain, 
he,, is an undersized specimen, faulty in head and ears, I 
could not conscientiously have given him the second prize 
card, Mollie, winner in the bitch class, was all out of coat, 
but she is of better type than any of the others, and was only 
beaten for the special prize on the score of condition. Jumbo 
is a small, curly, weedy, poor-headed specimen. Darkie 
would have stood a better chance of winning in a class of 
brown, curly-coated retrievers—not a Newfoundland at all, 


Jessie, second prize, is too small, and is faulty in skull, muz- 


zle and forelegs. The first prize dog puppy is much too curly 
in coat; his head is plain and hisears heavy. Nellie will not 
distinguish herself in good company at future shows. 


POINTERS, 


Sport scored an easy win in the dog class. He is yery much 
like old Sensation, but is a better looking dog, better in 
shoulders, chest, back, loin, tail, muzzle and ears, but not 
quite so good in skull orin neck. He isnot, Lam told, a 
good field dog, and as he would be outclassed on the bench 
alongside the cracks of the present time, I would not advise 
any one to purchase him atthe price ($50) asked for him. 
Pointer, placed second, is a whiteand lemon dog, not straight 
on the forelegs, or good in pasterns or feet, His head lacks 
character and his shoulders are heavy. Dash, unnoticed, is 
is very deficient in head (skull and muzzle shallow, no stop, 
ears set on high), avery plain looking animal. Nellie, a 
liver colored bitch of some quality, took first in the next 
class. She is not of the type [ like—too round in barrel, not 
quite right in forelegs and too straight in stifles. 


and color, was second, -Sheis better in stifles than the win- 
ner, also in hocks, but is much too leggy and shallow. 


Queen, ¢.,, and entered as liver and white, is a white and 


lemon ticked bitch, fairly good in body, but weak in head 
and faulty in neck, legs, second thighs, tail and eyes. Ex- 
press is very deficient in shoulders, legs, feet and back. 
Jersey, the winning puppy, will never be heard from in good 
company. He is deficient in head, ears, eyes, pasterns, feet 
and tail. Don does not possess a single show point, so that 
I was compelled to dismiss him without notice of any kind, 
Sport won the special easily, 
SETTERS. 

Of the four dogs shown Gun, who possessed far more true 
setter character than Rex, was given first. He has bad eyes, 
is faulty behind the back ribs and was not well shown. Rex, 
placed second, is the more truly-formed dog and was in bet- 
ter condition, but I could not get over his very plain head, 
which clearly denotes a bar sinisterin his pedigree—if he 
has one. The other Rex, the unnoticed one, is much too 
leggy, shows little if any character, and is very faulty at both 
ends. Morning Star, a little bitch showing some quality 
and fairly good in head, scored an easy win over her kennel 
companion, Lady Bright. The latter has a rather nice head 
and shows some quality, but she is heavy in shoulders and 
slack behind them, does not stand straight on her forelegs 
aud is undersized and abit weedy. Fan is fairly good in 
head, but is too leggy and light of limb to suit me, Her tail 
is badly formed and badly carried and her color is WAEny 
Daisy is peeve in shoulders and very faulty behind the bac 
ribs, Jolly Jet, the winning puppy, hasa fairly good pouy 
to recommend him, but he needs improvement at al 
other points. Old Argus, in blooming condition, was 
alone in the class for champion Gordons. e is 
getting to be rather light in the quarters, but with 
that. exception was looking as well as I have ever seen 
him, Flora, first in the open bitch class, is light in colorand 
too weedy all over to compete successfully in good company. 
She is also rather snipy and faulty in stop. Dash, the first 
prize puppy, is deficient In muzzle and in eyes; his ears are 
set on too high and he is not free of white. ; 

The Irish setter dogs were a very useful lot of seven. ‘The 
first pee winner might have been purchased for $4 a few 
days before the show, but all of a sudden the price jumped 
up to-$50, and then got into the hundreds. Another Ilford 
Cromwell. He is adog that can take acardin any company, 
True, he has not a head like Old Palmerston’s or color like 
Chief’s; but he is good in back, shoulders, chest, quarters 
and stern, stands on the very best of legs and feet; and car- 
ries himself very gaily, Hicho [V., another Sea erase ne 
one, took second, and had he been in better condition an 
carried his ears properly I would probably have placed him 
first. He is better in muzzle than the winner, but not so 
good in peak. He is also cleaner in the cheeks and of better 


‘ ‘ She is best 
at the two extremities, Brownie, a bitch of the same type 


color than the winner, bu t is not so good inlegs, feet, back or 
stifles. Garryowen, vhe., is a dog of the Berkley type—too 
low on the legs, not rangy enough, a nice type, but not the 
right one. His coat is excellent, but his color, while very 
handsome, is too dark. Heis flat over the loin, not long or 
clean enough in head and neck, stands too low at the shoul- 
der and doés not carry his tail pecperhyy Dash, ¥he., is not 
yery bad at any point, The fault with him is that he is too 
big and heavy at all points. Rosy was in poor condition or 
she would have been noticed. His head is not quite right and 
his color is too light. The unnoticed Dash has a short stumpy 
head and is poor in color and straight behind. Hebe, the 
first prize bitch, istoo weedy and shallow, besides being 
faulty in muzzle. Sheis quite young and will improve, but 
I donot think she will be heard from again in good com- 
pany, Maudie, second prize, issourin head, and the same 
inay be said of Madge, who is faulty in shoulders, forelegs, 

asterns and feet, In body and tailshe will do. Tempo, the 

rst prize dog puppy, is betterin head, body, legs and feet 
than the average and may be heard from again, if not pitted 
against the cracks. Hebe, just described, was first in the 
class for ae puppies and Molly, faulty in head and color, 
was second, 


SPANIELS, 


There were twenty-six entries in the spaniel classes, and 
the quality was better than I expected to find it, but there 
was nothing first-class, and a fairly good dog could easily 
beat the lot of them. My notes against Jack, winner in the 
class for field spaniel dogs, are as follows: Light eyes, not 
clean enough in head, stands too high, slabsided, tail not 
docked and badly carried.” Black, second prize, was first in 
the puppy class last year. Heis deficient in skull, muzzle, 
eyes and ears, stands too high on the legs and is light of bone. 
Rover, he., is much too big, but being betterin head, coat 
and ears than the balance of the class, I gave him the card. 
“Ben,”’ says my note book, “is a light-boned specimen lack- 
ing in character,”” Spot, faulty in head, ears, eyes and coat, 
was the only bitch shown. I gave her second prize, Prince, 
with his yellow eyes and plain head, is much too shallow 
and legey, but Igaye him second Pe in the puppy class 
nevertheless. Cocker dogs were a little better than their 
heavier brethren, and I awarded two first prizes, one to the 
black and white Sport and the other to Maxie, a black. 
Neither is first-class. Sport is too cheeky and is also faulty 
In muzzle and coat, his ears are placed too high, and he is 
light of limb. Maxie is too heayy in head; he is also rather 
fiat-sided and light in eyes. Pomp, second prize, says my 
notebook, is ‘faulty in head, leggy, light of limb, shelly, not 
straight im front.’’ My first prize bitch is far too much on 
the Sussex type, and is light of bone and short of coat and 
feather. She is a liver-colored bitch decidedly deficient in 
cocker attributes, The winner of second prize had previously 
tasted of the sweets of victory, butshe won’t do for me, She 
is faulty in head, body and limbs, and no fault could have 
been found had I withheld the prize. Two puppies were 
shown, and they were so near equal that I gave each a second 

rize. 

. GREYHOUNDS. 

There was only one exhibit, a red and white dog of rather 
more than average quality. In head and neck he is fairl 

ood, but his heavy shoulders, light limbs and pasterns, an 
Faulty feet are hardly the proper things for the plains of 
Altear. 

DEERHOUNDS. 

Mr, Thayer as usual had matters all his own way in these 
classes, there being nothing up to the form of his Bran, Lorna 
I1., Highland Tad, Duncan and Thora, Vanghn IL, c., 
in the open dog class, is too small and is light of bone, weak 
in pasterns, open in feet and scanty in coat. Jess, second in 
the open bitch class, wasin such poor condition that Thora 
had no trouble in beating her. The first prize puppy is of 
good type and fairly well formed all over, but she is toosmall 
ever to make a good one. 

COLLIES, 

There were seveuteen entries in these classes and the qual- 
ity of the exhibits was but little below the average. Olin- 
thus scored rather an easy win in the dog class. His head is 
the worst part of him and will always keep him back ingood 
company. Bruce, second prize, is rather a coarse dog, much 
too heavy in head and in ears, and lacking in top and uti- 
der-coat. Don, he.,is very faulty in head and ears and his 
coat is too soit. Jerry, ¢., is much too small and weedy, 
but his head and ears being better than others in the 
class, I thought him worth a card. Barker, also ¢., 
is far from being perfect in the three more essential 
points, head, body and coat. Roy’s head and ears won him 
the card: he is not a good one by any means, being very de- 
ficient in body, legs, feet, coat and tail. Virst in the bitch 
class went to Nellie Grey, a bitch above the average in body 
and coat but handicapped with a short, sour head and full 
eyes, I failed to find anything worth a second to her. Two 
fairly good puppies, by Ben Nevis from Nellie Grey, easily 
won the puppy class prizes. One of these, Ness, is rather 
a promising youngster, but she will never be quite first class. 
She won the special for best collie in the show, the runner- 
up being her brother Avon, 

FOX-TERRIERS. 

The fox-terrier men were demoralized at the sight of Mr. 
Thayer's strong team. They swept the boards. “With the 
exception of Meersbrook Model II. all are well known to 
your readers. The new bitch scored a very easy win In the 
puppy class, although not a good one. She is too leggy, 
stands badly on her fore legs, is light of bone, and not ri eht 
in feet. The owner and exhibitor of a ehpnle in one of these 
classes, not appreciating a rule I have of Seas the 
blind, the lame and halt, sought out Col. Blaine and in- 
formed that gentleman that the judge was a nailing good 
ons except of fox-terriers. The Colonel, who had taken first 
in the bull-terrier dog class but only second in the bitch 
class, replied as follows: “Can’t agree with you sir, can’t 
agree with you, Our judge doesn’t know the first thing 
aaa bull-terrier bitches, but I tell you he’s asplendid judge 
of bull-terrier dogs,’’ The hit went home as did also the 
owner of the cripple. I-gave the special for best fox-terrier 
to Richmond Olive, who also took that for best sporting dog, 

BULLDOGS, 

Mr. Mills had a couple of entries in these classes, but they 
did not show up, and Mr. Thayer had a walk over with 'Tip- 
poo, Rhodora, Moses and Josephine, al] well known to your 
readers. Tippoo, of course, won the Speer: and I thought 
him clearly entitled to the special for best non-sporting dog. 


BULL-TERRIERS. 


Crib, faulty in skull, muzzle and eyes, was the only decent 
specimen in the dog class, and Bones, full in eyes and faulty 
below them, was a very easy winner in the bitch class, She 
was shown too fat. Julia, second prize, has a brindle patch 
over one eye and is very faulty in muzzle, not quite straight 
on her legs, and not right either in shoulders or tail. Tat- 
ters, he., is of the same pattern, but slightly underhunyg. 
The balance of the class were dogs of all colors and shapes— 
pit dogs. 

OTHER TERRIERS. 

I only awarded a second prize in the class for black and 
tan dogs and that toa dog out at the elbows and vary defi- 
cient in head and eyes. Nell, the winning bitch is faulty in 
Bia ONEs peat colar; she shows age. Neither of the toys is 
good in ; . be 

Vhe first prize Siye terrier dog is fairly good in head, ears, 
body and tail, but he is short and soft in coat—serious de- 
fects, The second prize winner is not nearly so good in head 
and his coat is very scanty. Jessie, the winning bitch, is 


above the average as exhibited in this country. She has fair 
crs of body and a coat that nearer approaches the stand- 
ard than others in the class, The second prize winner, Sed 
Kate, isnot goodin head or ears. Mon has poor hea 
and ears and is short of coat. Lou is altogether too soft in 
coat for.a Skye and shows a Yorkshire cross. 

Charlie, the champion Yorkshire, is deficient in color and 
quality of coat, The other Charlie, winner in the open class, 
has good quality of coat, bith there is not enough of it. His 
back color is very good, but the tan is not dark enough. Tug, 
second prize, is too short and fiuffy in coat, which is not of 
good color. Bradford Lill scored an easy win in the bitch 
class and was much the best Yorkshire in the show. Her 
back color is good, but the tan on head and legs is too light 
and she is rather short in coat, Biddy, second prize, has 
more coat than the winner, but is not so good in color. Mol- 
lie is short in coat and has a poor head, P 

I ordered the [nish terriers, or, rather, supposed Irish ter- 
riers, out of the ring and disqualified the lot of them. They 
were simply a lot of brindle, underhung mongrels, The un- 
fortunate owners had been informed at previous shows that 
they owned really good dogs—dogs that could hold their 
own in any company. After they had procured the standard 
to satisfy themselves that they had been deceived, and that 
their exhibits were not eligible for competition at any show, 
they became loud in their denunciation of the parties who 
had thus misled them, Instead of wasting their time and 
money, how much better would it have been for the judges 
in question to have told these men that they undertook to 
judge anything and everything, but that they had never seen 
a good Irish terrier, and consequently could not tell them 
whether their dogs were good or b That would have 
been the straightforward course to pursue. 


PUGS, 


Young Toby and Thunder were the best of the entries in, 
these classes, They are both of them well-known to most of 
your readers, I gayethe special to Toby, who is better in 
mask than his kennel companion. The bitches and the pup- 
pies were a very poor lot and call for no comment, 


AWARDS. 


MASTIFFS.—Douys: 1st, J.D. Smiley’s Friday, Bitches: No entries. 
—Puprins - Dogs: ist, J. D. Smiley’s Friday. Bitches: 1st, W. 
Robinson, Jv.’s Sylvia, 


 §71, BERNARDS.—RouGH-CoatEp—Dugs: ist and 2d, Cromar 
& Brown’s Celtic Rector & Celtic Ralman. Bitches: Ist, 2d, high 
com. and com., Cromar & Brown's Celtic Sheba, Ueltic 
Lagsie, Celtic Linda and Celtic Mona.—SmMoorH-CoarmEp—CHAM- 
Prion—F, W. Daniel's Grant.—Oran—Dogs; Ist, Chequasset Ken- 
nels’ Lodi. Bitches: Absent. 


NEWFOUNDLANDS.—Dogs; ist, ©. E. Reynold’s Starda; 2d, 
withheld, High com., J. M. Paisley’s Captain. Bitches; 1st, H. W. 
Wilson’s Mollie; 2d, kh, Blackall’s Jessie.—Puppres—Dogs: 1st, H. 
W. Wilson’s Jake. Bitches: lst. W. Holman’s Nellie. 


POINTERS,— Dogs: Ist, R. Bustin's Sport; 2d,J, Stewart's Pointer, 
Bitches: ist and 2d, J. Duffy’s Nellie and Brownie, Com., 
fats Queen.—PUPPIES—Dogs: Ist, W. Melliday’s Jerry. Bitches; 

sent. 


ENGLISH SHTTERS.—Dogs: Ist, C. York’s Gun; 2d, J, Fleming’s 
Rex. Bitches: lst and 2d, C. York’s Morning Star and Lady Bright. 
High com., W. B. Carvill’s Fan. Com., T, E. Henderson's Daisy. 
—Puerims—Dogs: No entries. Bitches: 1st, C. York’s Jolly Jet. 


GORDON SETTERS,—CHAMPION—Dog; J. E. Thayer's Areus.— 
OpEN—Dogs: No entries. Bitches: ist, R. Bustin’s Flora. Puppies; 
ist, J. Daley’s Dash. 


TRISH SETTERS.—Dogs: Ist, J. O. Miller’s Sport; 2d, F. B. Lin- 
ton’s Hicho IV. Very high com., RK. Furlone’s Garryowen and J. 
Leitch’s Dash. Bitches: lst, J. A. Harris's Hebe; 2d, R. Blackall’s 
Mandie.—Purrizs—Dogs: 1st, J. J, Joues’s Tempo. Com., A. An- 
gens Dick. Bitches: 1st, di A. Harris’s Hebe; 2d, W. Morrison's 

(lolly. 


FIELD SPANIELS.—Dogs: Ist, W. F, Danaher’s Jack; 2d, J. H. 
Carnall’s Black. High com., H. H. Park’s Rover. Bitches: 1st, 
withheld; 2d, J. Dinsmore’s Spot. Pwppies: Ist, withheld; 2d, G, 
Barker’s Prince. 


CGGCKER Bhatt Osim ie ea Ist, C. D. Morrisey’s Sport 
and R, Melueod’s Maxie; 2d, H. H. Fairweather’s Pomp. Com., J. 
Stewart’s unnamed. Bitclies; ist, T. L. Dever’s Dora; 2d and high 
com., J. McB. Morrison's Jet and Ink. Puppies: Ist, withheld; 
equal 2d, D. O'Connor's Frisk aud I. H, Fairweather’s Pomp. 


CLUMBER SPANIELS.—Ist, G. N. Brown's Spot. 
GREYHOUNDS,—1st, A. M. K. Doull’s Bran. 


DEERHOUNDS.—CHAmPpion—Dog: J. E. Thayer's Bran, Bitch: 
J, H. Thayer's Lorna II.—OpEn—Dogs: Ist and 2d, J. E. Thayer’s 
Highland Laddie and Duncan. Com., Dr. D. E. Berryman’s Vaughn 
I. Bitches: 1st, J. EH. Thayer's Thora; 2d, A. M. & T. W. Magee’s 
Jess. Puppies: Ist, A. M. & T. W. Magee’s Bones. 


BEAGLES.—Dogs: Absent. Puppies: Prizes withheld. 


COLLIES,—Dogs; Ist, E. G. Kaye’s, Olinthus; 2d and com., A. M- 
& T, W. Maree’s Bruce and Roy. High com., P. G. Cristie’s Don. 
Com., H. M. Prenutiss’s Jerry and R. M. Magee’s Barker. Bitches. 
ist, H.W, Kaye's Nellie Grey; 2d withheld.—Puppres—Dogs: 1st, R. 
M. Magee’s Ayon. Bitches: 1st, F. W. Kaye's Ness. 


FOX-THRRIPRS.—CHAmpPron—Dog; J. E, Thayer's Belgraye 
Primrose. Bitch: J. H. Thayer’s Richmond Olive-—-OPEN—Dogs: 
Ist and 2d, J. i. Thayer’s Raby Jack and Richmond Tyrant. 
Bitches: 1st, J. KE. Thayer’s Di; 2d, A. R, Campbell's Molly.—Pur- 
Prns—Dogs: Ist, withheld; 2d, J. G. Jones’s Nip. Bitches: 1st, J. B. 
Thayer's Meersbrook Model II. 


BULL-TERRIERS.—Dogs: ist, Col. A. Blaine's Crib; 2d, with- 
held. Bitches: 1st, W. A. Pattison’s Bones; 2d and high com,, Col. 
A. Blaine’s Julia and Tatters. : 


BLACE AND TAN TERRIERS.—Dogs: 1st, withheld; 2d, C. H 
Ward's Shepard. Bitches: ist.S. Armstrong’s Nell. Puppies: 1sti 
‘withheld; 2d, J. Hazelhurst’s Dido. 


SKYE TERRIERS.—Dogs: 1st, B. A. Weston’s Twister; 2d, A. 
Morrisey’s Sandy, Biiches: Ist, 8. 4, Dickson’s Jessie; 2d, C. A. 
Shinn’s Lady Kate. 


YORKSHIRE TERRIERS.—CHAmpron—C. H. Bustin'’s Charlie. 
—Open—Dogs: Ist, W.J- Quige’s Charlie; 2d, P. H. Coombs’s Tug, 
Biches; 1st, P. Hi. Coombs’s Bradford Lill; 2d, H. W. Wilson's 

iddy. 


IRISH TERRIERS.—Prizes withheld. 


BULLDOGS.—CHAmpPion—Dog: J. H. Thayer's Tippoo. Bitch: 
J. EB, Thayer’s Rhodora.—OpEen—Dugs: ist, J, E, Thayer’s Moses, 
Bitches: Ist, J, H. Thayer's Josephine, 


PUGS.—CHAMPION—Chequasset Kennels’ Young Toby.—Opmn— 
Dogs: ist, Chequasset Kennels’ Thunder. Bitches: Ist, withheld; 
2d, P. McCart's Juno.—_Puppres—Dogs: Absent. Bitches: 1st and 
2d, EB. L. Jewett’s unnamed, 


TOY TERRIERS.—ist, S. Armstrong’s unnamed; 2d, J. W. Cork- 
ery’s Unnamed. 


MISCELLANEOUS, —Ist, W.C. H. Grimmer’s Muffett, 


SPECIAL PRIZES. 


Best_mastiff, J. D. Smiley’s Friday; St. Bernard, Cheauasset 
Kennels’ Lodi; Newfoundland, C. . Reynold’s Starda; greyhound, 
A.M. K. Doull’s Bran; deerhound, J.B. Thayer's Highland Lad: 
die; pointer, R. Bustin’s Sport; English setter, 0. York's Morning 
Star; Gordon_ setter, J. EH, Thayer's Argus; Trish setter, J. O. Mil- 
Jer’s Sport; Clumber spaniel, G. N. Brown's Spot; cocker, 'T. L. 
Dever’s Dora; field spaniel W. F. Danaher’s Jack; collie, F. W. 
Kaye’s Ness; fox-terrier, J. B. Thayer’s Richmond Olive; bulldog, 
J. £, Thayer's. Tippoo; bull-terrier, W. A. Pattison’s Bones; Skye 
terrier, 8. 4. Dickson’s Jessie; pug, Chequasset Kennels’ Young 
Roby: pug puppy, EH. L. Jewett’s unnamed; black and tan terrier 

Armstrong’s Nell; Yorkshire terrier, P. H. Coombs’s Bradtord 


Lill; toy_terrier,S. Armstrong’s unnamed; Japanese spanicl, W, 
Oo, H. Grimmer’s Muffett; in miscellaneous class,, C,H. Grim 
mer’s Muffett; sporting dog, J. EH, Thayer's Richmond Olive; non- 
sporting, J. BH. yer’s Tip eat setter, J, E, Thayer's Aveus; litter 


ewioundlands, R. Blackall’s Jessie, 


R. Bus- ; EK. Thayer’s Rab 


FOREST AND STREAM, 


THE STAFFORD DOG SHOW. 
[Special Report.} 


eee third annual dog show of the Stafford Kennel Club 
was held Oct. 13 and i4, at Stafford Springs, Conn,, 
in connection with the fair ot the Stafford Agricultural So- 
ciety. There were about 100 dogs shown, many of them 
from the best kennels in the country. The quality of the 
animals was much aboye the average of previous shows held 
by the club, The dogs were benched in a large tent and 
were well cared for by Mr, Tallman, who had charge of the 
feeding, There was no extra charge for admission and the 
tent was constantly thronged with visitors. The society 


will crect a suitable building for future shows and it is the 


Intention of the clubto give liberal prizes next year and 
place their show in the front rank. 4 Li 
Darrytown, N. Y,, judged the sporting and Dr. George 
aan ot Boston, the non-sporting classes, Below is a list 
of the 

AWARDS, 

MASTIFIS.—Dogs: 1st, E, H. Moore's Ilford Caution. Bitches: 
No entries. 

ST, BERNARDS.—Roveu-Coarep—Dogs: Ist, E, H, Moore's 
Merchant Prince. Bitches: No entries—SmoorH-CoArEp—Dogs: 
Ist. Chequasset Mennels’ Lodi. Bitches: Ist, Chequasset Kennels’ 
Marvel. 

BERGHUNDE.—ist, BH. C. Dennis's Lion. 

NEWFOUNDLANDS.—lst, T. Cummings’s Major; 2d, J, Con- 
verse’s Major II. 


DEERHOUNDS,—ist, 2d and very high com., J. E, Thayer’s 


Highland Laddie, Highland Lassie and Thora. 

POINTERS,—LARGH— Dogs: Ist, A. Collins's Captiin Mred; 2d, 
GC, A, Parker’s William Tell. Bitches: Ist, GC. A. Parker’s Roxy 
Vera,—SMALL—Dogs: 1st, H. K. Sperry’s Martin's Gem; 2d, G. W. 
Frammington’s Click. Very high com,, Ff. BH, Stevens’s Spot. 
Puppics: 1st, C. Hagar’s Dash. 

ENGLISH SETTERS.— Dogs: Ist, G, W. Neal's Pride of Orleans; 
2d, Ff. J. Niles’s Banjo. Biiches: lst, G. W. Neal's Daisy Foreman; 
ed, BH. K. Sperry’s Lanaman’s Maud, Puppics: Ist and 2d, H. Sut- 
cliffe’s Lucy and Major. 

BLACK AND TAN SETTERS.—CHAmpron—J. EB, Thayer's Ar- 
gus. Pwppies; ist, G. Chaffee’s Dash, 

IRISH SHETTERS.—Dogs Ist, T. Wilson's Dash; 2d, J.C. Lester's 


Dan. Bitches: 1st, J. C. Lester’s Maud. Puppies? Ist, 2d, and very 


high com., J. ©. Lester’s Young Sarsfield, Ruby and Garryowen. 
FIHLD SPANIELS.—Iist and 2d, W, Partridge’s Critic and Bob. 


COCKER SPANIELS.—CHAMPION—W, Partridge’s Helen.— 


OprEn—Dogs; Ist, Fay and Baxter’s Ned Obo. Very high com., A, 
Scrivener’s ——. Bitches: lst and 2d, Fay and Baxter’s Yum Yuin 
and Widow Cliquot, Puppies; 1st, Fay and Baxter’s Yum Yum. 

FOXHOUNDS.—ist, B. 5S. Root’s Pete. 

BEAGLES.—Dogs: Ist, Somerset Kennel’s Jupiter; 2d, G. Laick’s 
Goodwood Rattler. Very Nigh com., Somerset Kennel’s My 
Maryland. Bitches: 1st and 2d and yery high com., Somerset Ken- 
nel’s Jessie, Virginia and Nellie. 

FOX-TERRIERS.—CuAmpion—J. E, Thayer’s Belgrave Prim- 
rose.—OPun—Dogs: Ist, Somerset Kennels’ Somerset Mike; 2d, J. 
Tyrant Il, Very high com., A. Belmont, Jr.'s 
Bacchanal, Bitches: lst and very high com., J. KE, Thayer's Di and 
Jaunty; 2d, A. Belmont, Jrs Safety. Pwwppies: Ist, J, 8. Thayer's 
Meersbrook Model; 2d, A. Belmont, Jr.’s Dancer. 

COLLIES.—1st and 2d, also Ist and 2d in puppy class, Hempstead 
Farm Co.'s Lowrie and Twilight. Very high com. and high com., 
EH, O, Bradway’s Pansy and Jack. ; 

BULL-TERRIERS.—CHAmMPion—A. H, Wakefield’s Victoria,— 
Oprmn—Dogs: ist, R. S. Hick’s Max. Bitches: lst, W. F. Olds’s 
zeBEys Puppies: 1st, G. H. Dorison’s The Duchess; 2d, W. F. Olds’s 

Sport, 

ROUGH-HATRED TERRIERS.—ist, J. Converse’s Jack. 

IRISH TERRIERS,—Ist, P. Clancy’s Nancy; 2d, Somerset Ken- 
nels’ Ted. 

SKYE-TERRIERS.—1st, C. A. Hines’s Lady Kate. 

PUGS.—CHAmpion—Cheguasset Kennels’ Young Toby.—Orpnn— 
Dogs: 1st Cicaua ee Kennels’ Thunder. Bitches: lst, Dr. Sum- 
ner’s Dodo; 2d, J. A Collins’s Lucy. 

BULLDOGS.—Ist, J. E. Thayer's Josephine; 2d, S. E. Parker’s 
Caliban. 

YORKSHIRE TERRIERS,—Ist, J. P, Clancy's Star; 2d, F, Lucy’s 

ar. 

TOY TERRIERS.—I1st and 2d, P, Clancy’s Bill and Stray. 

MISCELLANEOUS.—1st, C. H. Townsend's Dandy. 

TRICK DOGS.—ist, J. Harden’s Rover. 

STAFFORD. 


POINTS ON BREEDING. 


§ fess characters of the parents at the time of conception 

are inherited by the offspring. The bones, the muscles, 
and the powers of endurance, the habits, the predispositions 
and temperaments, are all reproduced in the offspring, with- 
out essential change in their characteristics. While appar- 
ently there are exceptions to this law, a careful examination 
of the facts will show the transmission of every feature of 
the organization, and that the apparent exceptions are the 
result of the predominant influence of other laws, that obscure 
the hereditary tendencies for the time being, without wholly 
suppressing them, 

In intelligent breeding we take advantage of the transmis- 
sion of certain family pecularities, by selecting animals 
passeeane, the slight variation we wish to perpetuate, and 

reeding them together. This systematic reproduction of 
desired ‘points’? must be qpersisveutly continued until the 
improvement is considere ermanent. Even then these 
artificial characteristics are difficult to retain, owing to the 
tendency to ‘throw back” or, as Mr. Darwin calls it, 
“veversion.”” He gives us an interesting example in “Ani- 
mals and Plants under Domestication.” ‘A pointer bitch 
produced seven puppies. Hour were marked with blue and 
White, which is so unusual a color with pointers that she 
was thought to have played false with one of the greyhounds, 
and the whole litter was condemned, but the gamekeeper 
was permitted to keep one as a curiosity. 

“Two years afterward a friend of the owner saw the young 
dog and declared that he was the image of his old pointer 
bitch, Bepauo, the only blue-and-white pointer of pure 
descent which he had ever seen. This led to close inquiry. 
and it was proved that he was the great-great-grandson o 
Sappho, so that, according to the common expression, he had 
on vy, one-sixth of her blood in his veins.”’ 

any breeders will not understand that the greatest per- 
fection in the individual will not compensate for ancestral 
defects. They must always have the most prominent prize 
winners to serve their bitches, regardless of the defects 
either or both animals possses, é sire should alway be 
selected to correct the defects in the bitch, and it is only 
after practicing this system of selection for years that prize 
winning dogs can be produced. 

Owing to confinement and. other causes the pare’ majority 
of the mastiffs of to-day are weak in loins and legs, in fact 
are cripples. Light-boned, attenuated limbs are transmitted 
with as much certainty as a short nose or wrinkled forehead. 
Ribot on “Heredity” gives many examples which bear me 
out in this statement. He also furnishes examples of the 
hereditary transmission of muscular power, for example: 
“In ancient-times there were families of athletes, and there 
have been families of prize-fighters. The recent researches 
of Galton as to wrestlers and oarsmen show that the victors 
generally belong to a small number of families among whom 
strength and skill are heredifary.’”? On the authority of 


Darwin: “It is now generally understood that longevity de- 


pepdn tee less on race, climate, profession, mode of life, or 
od, than on hereditary transmission.’’ The tendency to 
lay ou fat of certain meat-producing breeds of animals is 
hereditary, And so we could go on, taking up each char- 
acteristic and proving by examples it is invariably transmit- 
ted from parent to offspring. 


Mr, Wm. Tallman, of 


Lwould like to ask why breeders of dogs ignore these first 
principles of breeding? Our breeders of live stock understand 
them, and have greatly profited thereby, The great desire to 
breed to bench show winners, and the constant demand for 
whelps by them, has a demoralizing effect upon canine 
breeders who are tempted to raise pups that meet the most 
ready sale; that they are good for nothing, weedy specimens 
matters not, the purchaser wants an animal with a fashion- 
able pedigree, and his desire bein BUpp lice, he is satisfied, 

Our clubs, devoted to particular breeds, will do a great 
deal of good by el ca produce stakes. They will en- 
courage the conscientious breeder, and at the same time 

romote the interest of the various breeds of dogs that are 
fortunate enough to have a club attached to their welfare, 
and the time is approaching when each breed will haye its 
club, The American Fox-Terrier Club is leading the way in 
handsome style, the American English Beagle Club has 
proven its earnestness by a great deal of hard work and with 
corresponding success, the Collie Club shows it means busi- 
ness by establishing a sweepstake as soon as it became a 
club. The American members of the Old English Mastiff 
Club will not be far behind; as soon as the rules of the parent 
Pieea enor are arranged to suit our requirements we 
will show that we haye not organized to die of “dry rot,” 
(Query—W here is the American Mastiff Club?) 

t is a fact that we are learning fast, and I have no doubt 
we soon will be able to send to the other side worid-beaiters 
in certain breeds of dogs, and that too in a very few years. 

Victor M, HALDEMAN. 


FOX HUNTING AND FOX HUNTERS. 


eee seems to be a wide difference of opinion among 
the devotees of the chase as to what constitutes legiti- 
mate sport and as to the proper manner in which sly reynard 
should be hunted. Between the homespun-clad, quaint old 
“Leatherstocking,”” who, with old Brown Bess carelessly 
thrown over his shoulder, threads his way through the 
pavers forests or roams over the rough hills of New Eng- 
land, with his half hound, half something else, but all dog 
for his sole companion, and the scarlet and gold-bedizene 
lord, who, astride his well-conditioned hunter, with a regi- 
ment of faultlessly gotten up companions, follows the biue- 
blooded Belvoir over the brown fallows and bright green- 
sward of old Leicestershire, there is a great and impassable 
gulf. For the former to follow the line across our rough 
country upon the best mount in all Hngland would be as im- 
possible as foolhardy. Were he, however, a native of the 
“bright little, tight little isle,” the proprietor of a broad 
domain and with plenty of L.s, d., I will warrant that his 
bright scarlet coat would be seen at many a meet, and that 
his goodly hunter would often be found well up at the finish 
ot heart-breaking burst. Wot less surely would my noble 
lord be found roaming oyer our beautiful hills and through 
our dense forests, with old Brown Bess across his shoulder, 
his beloyed dog his only companion, were he a dweller in the 
lowly cabin. upon the hillside, with but few sterile acres for 
his portion. Lam writing only of him who hath ‘music in 
his soul,” to whose ears comes as sweetest melody faintest 
challenge of questing hound; to whose soul comes as most 
glorious music the eager cry of swift pursuit, It would, in 
truth, be an unpardonable crime were Leatherstocking to 
unlimber old Brown Bess at reynard in “Merrie Hng- 
land,” and no one is more sensible of this than him- 
self. Ever true to the instinct of a sportsman, he 
venerates and upholds the traditions of the fathers and 
can be safely trusted to violate none of the proprieties. In 
condemning the methods of ‘‘Leatherstocking,” my lord, 
unwittingly, perhaps, does great injustice to a worthy 
brother sportsman. Amid the dense tangled thickets, 
impenetrable swamps and rough hillsides that surronnd his 
home, the truest, fleetest pack in all England could rarely 
sight and almost neyer run into their quarry even when 
Jumped at. close quarters, but a fair start, however, is not 
the rule, Sly reynard knows well the value of a good lead, 
and when he seeks his couch he craftily trots along, down 
wind, a suitable distance, and serenely confident, lies down 
to repose. Both ears are open, however, and at the first 
faint whimper of his dreaded foes, perhaps agood mile away, 
he shakes himself together and at his best speed makes for 
some rocky hillside or almost impenetrable swamp, where, 
with innumerable tricks and doublings, he puzzles his pur- 
suers and more than holds his own, How long wouid the 
magnificent hounds, the pride of England, keep up to form 
with work like this? Forhow many generations would they 
cheer the heart of the hunter with their tuneful notes and in- 
domitable pins without a single kill or taste of blood to 
reward and encourage them for gallant struggles through 
thorny thicket and painful steps over merciless flint? None 
know better than both my lord and ‘‘Leatherstocking” that 
such an encouragement is an indispensable factor in the 
education of their pets and both, although by different 
methods, accomplish the desired result. There should be, 
therefore, between the two, a sympathy of feeling, or at 
least a toleration of opinion that would lead each to regard 
the practices of the other as not entirely without the pale of 
ethics that should govern the actions of all worthy members 
of an ancient and honorable guild. HADOW. 


KENNEL NOTES. 


Notes must be sent on prepared blanks, which are fur- 
nished free on receipt of stamped and addressed envelope. 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound for retaining duplicates, 
are sent for 30 cents. 

NAMES CLAIMED, 
Ss" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks, 


Bud, Bloom and Berry. By Dr. F. B, Greenough, Boston, Mass., 
for black and white English setter dog and bitch and black, white 
and tan bitch, whelped Aug. 5, 1886, by Gus Bondhu (Dashing 
Bondhu—Norna) out of Briar (A.K.R. 101): 

Spark and Ruse E, By J. Glenn Cook, Arlington, Md., for fawn 
mastiff dog and bitch, whelped March 21, 1886, by King Olaf 
(A. R. 8788) out of June (A, K-R, 3737). 


BRED, 
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Hebe—Sir Obo. HH. G. Charlesworth’s (Toronto, Can.) black 
pockes spaniel bitch Hebe (A.K.R. 3883) to his Sir Obo (A. IK. R. 3453), 
CG 


White Rose—Count._C. A. Stevens’s (Hoboken, N. J.) bull-terrier 
sae rie Rose (A.K,R. 2906) to Frank F. Dole’s Count (AJK.R. 

i Cu, Li, 

White Violet—Count. Frank F. Dole’s (Philadelphia, Pa,) bull- 
terrier bitch White Violet (Dutch—White Kose) to his Count 
(AJK.R, 8178), Oct. 18. 

Piirti—Count. J. H, Kramer’s (Pittsburgh, Pa.) bull-terrier bitch 
Flirt he EHarl— ) to Frank F. Dole’s Count (A.K.R. 8178), 


ept, 25. 
Nellie Il.—Foreman. ©, Fred Crawford’s (Pawtucket, R, 1.) Eng- 
lish setter bitch Nellie Il. (Count Noble—Roseland) to ‘Blackstone 
Kennels’ Foreman (Dashing Monarch—Fairy II.), Sept. 3. 

Bird—Friiz. Maple Kennels’ (Patterson, N. Y.) pointer bitch 
Bird (A.K.R. 1658) to their Fritz (A.K.R. 268), Aug. 30, 


WHELPS. 
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Faun. ¥.M. Brasher’s (Brooklyn, N. Y.) Irish setter bitch Faun 
neta augers fifteen (seven dogs), by Max Wengel's Chie? 
(“me J, Glenn Cook's (Arlington, Md.) -mastiff bitch June (A.K.R. 
NS Sent. 21, seven (six dogs), by Rew. Briggs’s King Olaf (A.K.R. 


Ailsa. Glencoe Collie Eennels’ (Hast Bethlehem, Pa.) callie bitch 
Ailsa (A.K.K. 1217), Oct, 17, eleven (five dogs), by M, Harrison’s Nul- 
lamore (A.K,R. 3717). 

Maida. Cofiin, Zimmer & Co.'s (Glens Falls, N. Y.) collie bitch 
Maida (Shep—imported Nancy), Aug, 9, seyen bitches, by Dr, 
Draper's Meis (A,K,R, 4026), 


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Empress. Coffin, Zimmer & Co,’s (Glens Falls, N. ¥,) St. Bernard 
bitch impress (Tsar—Laone), Oct. 12, eight (four dogs), by their 
Noble IL (A.K.R. 8278), 

SALES. 
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Bob. Lemon and white pointer dog, whelped April 17, 1886, by 
Fritz (A.IK.R. 268) out of Bird (A.1KK.R. 1658), by Maple Kennels, 
Patterson, N. Y., to T. F. Tinsley, Louisiana, Mo, oe 

Fairy Queen, Liver and white pointer bitch, whelped April 17, 
1886, by Fritz (A.K.R, 268) out of Bird (A.K.R. 1658), by Maple Ken- 
nels, Patterson, N. Y., to J. A. Garland, Jr., Elberon, N. J. 

Cola. Liver and white pointer dog, whelped April 17, 1886, by 
Fritz (A.K.R. 268) out of Bird (A.1.R. 1658), by Maple Kennels, Pat- 
terson, N. Y., to J. M. Odiorne, Richmond, Me. ; 

Neptune. \uemon and white pointer dog, whelped April 17, 1886, 
by Fritz (A.K_R. 268) out of Bird (A.K.R. 1658), by Maple Kennels, 
Patterson, N. Y., to F. C. Hand, Rome, Ga. | 

Fiittation. Lemon and white pointer bitch, whelped April 17, 
1886, by Fritz (A.K-R. 268) out of Bird (A.K.R. 1658), by Maple Ken- 
nels, Patterson, N. Y., to H. M, Wilson, Baltimore, Md. 

Lucy, White, black and tan beagle bitch, whelped May 27, 1884, 
by King out of Dot IL, by Geo. L. Barnes, Tyringham, Mass., to 
Jos. W. Appleton, Ipswich, Mass. ’ 

Maud. White, black and tan beagle bitch, whelped Nov. 6, 1885, 
by Judge out of Lucy, by Geo. L. Barnes, Tyringham, Mass., to 
Thos, Parker, East Rochester, N. H. 

Dandy. Blue, black and white Great Dane dog, whelped May, 
1885, pedigree not given, by_ Coffin, Zimmer & Co., Glens Falls, 
N. Y., to Chas. Finch, same place. _ 

Ouida. FBasyn, black points, mastiff bitch, whelped Aug. 8, 1886 
(A.K.R. 4171), by Coffin, Zimmer & Co., Glens Falls, N. Y.,to Wal- 
ter Rogers, same place. 

Woble Il. Orange tawny and white St. Bernard dog, whelped 
Aug. 6, 1885 (A.K.R. 3273), by Coffin, Zimmer & Co., Glens Falls, 
WN. Y., to Wm. M, Jones, Newark, O. 

Jersey Star. Liver, white and ticked pointer dog, 
1, 1885, by Donald If. out of Gayley, by 
N. J., to Dr. R. Grob, New York, 

Lady Wallace. Sable and white collie bitch, whelped July 8, 1885 
(A. KR. 3515), by C. H. MacKubbins, Philadelphia, Pa., to W. Atlee 
ee a é& Co., same place, and resold by them to B.C. Watt, New 

ork. 

Watation. Black and white pointer bitch, whelped May 9, 1886, 
by Nick of Naso out of Temptation, by Geo. lb. Wilms, Jersey City, 
N. J., to S. H, Ellery, Brimfield, Mass. 

Bridget. White bull-terrier bitch, whelped Sept. 16, 1886, by 
Count out of Bertha, by Frank F. Dole, Philadelphia, Pa., to Thos. 
F. Harris, same place. 

Pritz (A.K.R. 268)—Bird (A.K.R. 1568) whelp. Lemon and white 
pointer dog, whelped April 17, 1886, by Maple Kennels, Patterson, 
N.Y., to H. F. Ahrens, Jr., Closter, N. J. 


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RANGE AND GALLERY. 


JILMINGTON, Del.,—Regular weekly shooting of the Wilming- 
ton Rifle Club, contest for a gold badge offered by the club to be 
shot for monthly. J. B. Bell broke the highest record of the club 


whelped Sept. 
A. Fred Spoerri, Orange, 


at 100yds. The weather conditions were yery favorable. ‘The 
200yds. Massachusetts target was used at all of the matches. The 
following are the scores out of a possible 120 points: 
Badge Match—200yds. Off-Hand, 
Messer ser eb Eun telat ciee inter e 101111 8 911 911 9 12—101 
COTE Gee! E]S se oil ant Ss Aree a ee 9111210 9 7 81110 10— 97 
VE eistitise st Spi Sac site et eee oce 812 8101010 9 9 10 1i— 97 
PEPE ITH ESOIIT SULA Lie oe wba Se 10 411 8 71010 811 887 
Pie AUERe TG teste ore, peed, ees ie 1077 70 8 9 511 Il 8 
VOR GEY Che Ravin ih wey erate toe ee re 9 8111010 5 7 3 8 2% 
Wy sabe SEO Syd Sper wore sates wee 466 910 8 4 212 2—59 
Second Match, 100yds. 
TRADUCA on SEEK EER Hoe aula s oe ,---l1 11 11 11 12 9 12 10 11 11—109 
ERA Eroinel ria 33 ie eke cee yan = ae 11 11 11 12:12 91211 Y 11—109 
ORE korba\ei Mire Rey bos yen ene pepe 10 11 11 1110 9 11 10 12 12—107 
W F Seeds 11 10 12 9 11 10 11 11 11 11-107 
H Simpson -.11 11 911 11 11 10 10 12 10—106 
C Carleton. 11 10 11 11 1012 11 10 10 9—105 
W A Bacon 8 8 9 8111211 11 Tl 12-101 
Third Match, 100yds, 

MRSS ee Sab fatter coterie ect eens 1211 11 12 1 11 W212 1) —114 
GC Heinel, Sr.-.....- --10 12 11 10 11 12 12 11 12 8—109 
W F Seeds....-..--. ..12 11 10 10 1012 12 11 910—107 
St Abbe e tones sipiet tater ania 911 11 111011 121211 9-107 
eae home sash be Lee et es -J11 61011 11 11 9 10 10—100 
eR NSOVe a see ECCS i) onan ent see le 1011 910 9 8 11 11 10 10— 99 
PV AWRAIGOD a ote Sib b ie += adelante a oy-ies 10 5 GILU1111 810 8— 91 


BOSTON, Oct. 23.—The third week of the all-comers’ match at 
tlie Mammoth Gallery has shown the best shooting of the season. 
The competition is very strong, the position of the contestants 
changing daily. Mr. Charles's steady and brilliant shooting gives 
him first place, closely pressed by Mr. Bolles. The score is 10 
rounds, possible 500: 


Sioa lees ee pees eee 48 46 46 46 46 46 45 45 45 44—457 
(SyLare Lesa) ERS AAS Soe 49 46 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45—452 
oN i Wa yh bc ee ee IO 45 45 45 45 44 44 44 44 44 43444 
CH Hastman...........--.-. 45 45 45 44 44 44 44 44 44 44-445 
PAE itty ro ere) elated ce 46 45 44 dd 44 44 44 44 43 43—441 
We SmirbH race, = erates 45 45 44 44 44 44 43 43 43 43—458 
EMA TA ENON. Urethane sacs 45 45 44 44 44 43 43 43 43 48—487 
JOM Nei aa Beek 4a sd eas 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 42 42432 
Ley Uy uu f feats Re eee og aoe 43 48 42 42 42 42 42. 42 42 41—491 
GeO BWaM aiesrey regen eee 33 42 42 42 42 42 41 40 39 38—411 
Viv s OTe 8 eee ee aa 41 40 40 38 37 37% 36 86 34 33-3872 


BOSTON, Oct. 23.—The attendance at the range at Walnut Hill 
to-day was small and the riflemen present completed but few 


scores. Appendended are the results: 
Decimal Match. 
~ Feds bia per ee Oe Be orl) [aly A eG po eet te 
* TJ 9 ) iz 
do CONAEDS Oiy'e)c) Se eee ies Ae 1710 5 5-5 710 6 4 4-66 
FEGARCCr (WT yes ec see eas Soe soe ws 9 75 6 7 46 6 8 %—65 
Rest Match. 
STAY Weed SEDATE TL att hs sitio ashen sits 1010 10 910 9 10 10 10 10—98 
SL SIREN OG 9 pea ye ce ire Cee oN fini 1010 101010 9 8 10 10 10-97 
IGS GVeANGG: :- 0 daas cans oedeer tiers 810 910 910 9 9 10 10—94 
SV Ea eA TAACT TT Ort nse asics ye, So beeen 101010 810 7 91010 g—93 
A fel tyopit ee See SAE Als! AG ARP, :.40 910 8 810 910 9 9—90 
State Militia Match. 

HSI SaOMODVE foie. peepetes SEEM pee ees eeubauvor ds Phebe EGEske A Se 19 20 20 
1 STE Det: bois (oes Gg ec eee eee ae, SET eee ea eras Scwre § eee es 20 
Pistol Match. 

Apolih wane. Fess 710 7 8&8 9-41 810 710 641 6101010 844 


’ MANCHESTER, N. H., Oct. 18.—In the series of matches which 
closed at the West Manchester Rifle Range on the 16th inst., the 
standing of the contestants will be found below: Match B, con- 
ditions: Gold medal to all competitors who score six 86s or better; 
silver medal to all competitors who score six 80s or better; bronze 
medal to all competitors who score six 74s of better; silver mem- 
bership badge to all competitors who score six 70s or better: 
C D Palmer.36 84 85 86 88 87—510 W Morris...73 75 77 78 80 74—457 
OW Lyman.74 75 74 76 80 80—459 E Cole...... 71 78 66 67 69 66—417 
Match ©, handicap prize match, with conditions same as in 
Match B, with exception that four cards constitute a score: 


TN IGe ee Seen ueeees Meme ee lg 72 77 79 81—309+68—377 
W Johnson........... teh Bea tees Ieee tees 75 73 72 T8—2984-34—332 

Viera sep eee ce rll ice are ~...75 76 %S T4—803+24—827 
PIDA Maiiitentes Aayln he beos4sucob depres 70 70 70 %8—283-+24—307 
FJ Drake...-..-.- ee ee eb SORES C 69 12 70 61—278+24—302 
EMM ETO esis nega oss ete lle ee ede 71 6% 70 6i—27%5 


Maich D, rest match, conditions: Gold medal to all competitors 
making ten 98s; silyer medal to all competitors making ten 95s; 
bronze medal to all competitors making ten 92s; silver member- 
ship badge to all COMID ELCs: making en Ee oy 


Pale rast aes a ee ae 97 99 97 97 96 96 96—969 
Drake. 2, Ja5. aeons boobies +s 98 95 98 96 O07 96 95 94 94 G4—957 
Pai opts I Rr ie 93 93 92 92 98 95 95 94 95 95—0B7 
VAT ATY APE a ek tee aera 92 94 96 93 93 91 91 92 95 95—OB2 
IMEQUT IS, 5) nv eean a ete ome 94 92 93 93 93 93 94 98 95 90—930 
HAO WAL OIre. Ul ule ea ete eles 89 91 80 S97 90 S2 938 94 95 91—930 
Had eres TE ee i ae 8¢ 89 68 89 90 8) S81 79 77% 77—833 
ERB TIF pa B/S se bee uate et 88 63 88 80 90 84 78 78 78 87—820 
SohusGii se. tel soa Peet 90 80 81 80 86 83 81 82 80 81—824 


THE SANDY HOOK EXPLOSION.—On Thursday last the care- 
less loading of a shell at the Sandy Hook proving ground caused 
the deaths of Lieut. Medcalfe and Private King. Supt. Sinclair 
the father of our expert of the trajectory tests, was stunned but 
soon recovered, : 


MANCHESTER, Oct. 19.—The riflemen had the best possible 
weather for their team shoot this afternoon, and yet the total 
rolled up is noi so large as was anticipated. But nine men took 
part, as some of the number selected failed to put in an appear- 
ance, and it will he necessary for another member to shoot before 
the close of the week in order to make the team complete. The 
tendency which the team shooting has to unnerve men was never 
more aptly illustrated than to-day. Mr. Paul finished an 81 card 
in the medal match and then immediately shat his team card, 
making but 58. Dr. Boothby’s last 10 shots at practice netted him 
‘4, and yet he could make but 63in the team match. The strain 
upon a rifleman at such times is even painful as he neryes himself 
in an effort to do his best for his club and himself, and the strain 
is so great that he almost invariably falls below his average work. 
In the rest match Mr, Knowlton secured his tenth card above 90, 
which entitles him to a silyer membership badge. A record of the 
shooting follows: 
Practice Match, Rounds 7, Possible 35. 


John A Barker........ 4444445—29 John A Barker........4545544—31 
Handicap Prize Match, Rounds 10, Possible 100, 
ETE GOK Phas 2 ees queen ay ma al, 7 7% 810 5 9 7 5 6 5—é9 
Medal Match, Rounds 10, Possible 100. 

SULTON EF: 11 ee ee DoCr ey oes Sree 7 8 7 9 610 9 7 8 10—81 
GAASHBIBN HON. cock Niuek eee sen bes masts 67% 5 8 9 8 9 ¥10—%6 
Rest Match, Rounds 10, Possible 100. 

By PON asset newly pelea 9 91010 61010 9 9 10—92 
Team Match, Rounds 10, Possible 100. 

AceORE Aa Oley 22 cobb eet akh de ioee en 9 65 7 8 6 81010 8—77 
G A Leighton... : 8 510 510,610 710 6=—77 
AB Dodge..... -678 6896 % 7 8-2 
E J Knowlton -6 6 5 2 810 610 6 10—69 
iL, W Colby...-- -. - 510 59 8 6 6 5 8 668 
John A Barker. 969 69 65 4 6 868 
W_M Boothby 475 60 5 4 810 563 
EI Partridge. -6 952 9 6 6 4 6 5—58 
A OMG EASE rN bees waren Aa ae aera. 43565 9 7 8 6 5—53 

605 


This is an average of 67.2-9 per man, which is but a fraction less 
than the average made in the six-men team match last week and 
is better than the shooting in the first match two weeks since, 

WILMINGTON, Oct. 21.—The following is the score in the first 
of the three matches to be shot for the championship between the 
local team and that of Westchester, The next match will take 
place after election. The teams of the series provides that the 
scores at the two ranges shall be counted together and the differ- 
ence to make the result of the contest. The Massachusetts target 
was used at all of the matches. The scores are as follows out of 
individual possible 84 points, team possible 588, and double score 


176: 


Wilmington Team—200yds. 


a PE SISGE oe Brey eens steed miei oo eee ead aiid 10 7111112 8 9—68 
H A Heinel....... 9 8 11 10-6 
C Heinel, Sr... 81211 710 8 9-5 
H BSeeds........... 810 9 7—5 
Ms lark: iby oo oop ek) Beceem eta 710111011 9 5—63 
WaAEYGeGdSh: ss alscccans soe eat eee tae ee 710 7 9 9 9—59 


MS SCOULL etre teen ee ALS Pee npr 9 210 8 5 6 —45—452 
00yds. 

HAVISC aries eee Cetin 2 12 10 11 12 12 11—80 

JBBell.... 10 11 12 12 11 12 10—78 

H B Seeds... 10 11 12 11 1? 12 10—78 

O, Heinel, Sr. j1 11 1? 10 10 11 11—%6 

H A Heinel. 10 10 10 12 11 10—75 

W_F Seeds . 11 911 10 10 12 10—73 

WD -SGOTLe a CUE cre eu uce eee Be eases etapa 9 10 10 10 11 12 10—72—532 
Total Wilmington: Deam a 5952) -b seas beet alte sek Pee ris 564 

West Chester Team—z00yds. 

TVIRD Ere cls ee Precreane, anh Ay «KR ern 

T Williamson........ : Ne 

G BR Walton.-.....- n 

T G Rodebaugh....... 

TW Taylor...... oe 8 

G Williamson. -. : 8 

M Wacken setae csessaa sees 6 

Go aWlitons onesies beets saumbiee tes 11 10 12 12 12 10 12—79 

GAN LSU BOD nest USE pie lectees eccrine eins 11 12 10 12 11 12 10—78 

UBCER RfolekKlolybked ered Sehg AMAAASES 4. SOeBeEe 12 10 11 10 11 12 1—"7 

TASER isi CH Ts etiane Sie pire eerie a ie cee ay eh helo 10 12 11 Ii 10 12 10—76 

IT Vy P SV Olas = ts eee ieee eet 101211 10 8 11 10—72 

DSVVaTA MSOs se. Meek. conde dey eee as aaa 10111010 911 10—71 

MSA cso Tia. Se eet tna ete eects ae 10301011 811 9—69—522 
Notal Vest WORESPSL LOAM. 2, speedy: ons 903 ci teas ta ce trent cae 982 
WAI MAINSEOT BOLAL Sy poker ae ped ee le ne aia oe ne eat 964 
Net result for West Chester... .ccccescsce cece cenncncseveste 18 

At the conclusion of the contest most of the West Chester team 
took an early train for home. This leaving was the cause of regret 
to the Wilmington Club, as their good marksmanship is fully 


equalled by their good fellowship. Those remaining jomed with 

the home club in two prize matches. The following are the scores 

out of possible 120 and 60 Deine Tesbec yen. at 200yds. distance: 
‘irst Match. 


H B Seeds... -- ...9 91211 81210 211 9—99 
G Williamson -. 81010101019 1p 912 6—98 
W F Seedg,.... Wi1011 811 9 7 9 9 Ip—94 
T Williamson. 10 912 9 810 9 8 9 9-94 
© Heinel, Sr 8 9 811121111 9 6 9—94 
J B Bell..... 9 68 8 7 91010 11 10 10—92 
EM Clark 6911 8 7 7 9 9 § 1186 
H A Heinel 611 51011 8 61011 8—85 
H Simpson.. 5 811 910 8 6 8 9 10—84 
3 Scott.....; 5 7% 8 8 8 81012 4 11—8l 
© Carleton 118 §10 8 7 6 6 7 BT 
JURIESIO Cn nee euleeee atte -.0 2 200 7 0 9 6 8—a9 

Prizes, first, H. B. Seeds; second, G. Williamson, and third, W. 
F, Seeds. 

Second Match. 

HA Heinel..... 91110 912—51 J Scott...... ..-- 81010 7 10—45 
G Williamson...10 8 12 10 10—50 W Yearsley.....9 9 7 9 10—44 
H BSeeds.. ....10 911 8 10—48 H Simpson...... 510 71l 9—48 
OC Heinel, Sr.... 711 8 9 11—46 OC Carleton...... 10 9 9 7 641 
JT Williamson... 811 9 9 9-46 EMClark...... 51010 6 9—40 
ds Bolles rags 812 811 6—45 J Ries.........., 28 2 0 0-12 
W &F Seeds...... 101110 4 10—45 


CREEDMOOR, Oct. 28.—The 12th Qualification and Champion 
Marksman’s Class Match was shot to-day. The attendance was 
the largest this season; weather pleasant, and the wind very 
tricky. Lieut. G. F. Hamlin, Coen, I, 23d Regiment, was the 
winner of the gold marksman’s badge in this match. He is the 
tenth man to win it this season. Lieut. Eh. F. Young, Company C, 
‘th Regiment, is virtually the winner of the medal this season, he 
having wonit3times. The election day match will open af 8 
o'clock A. M.; enteries for this day’s match can be had at the 
oftice of the National Rifle Association, room 5, Tlemple Court, 
New York. Private parties are notified that the association will 
make use of all targets on this day, and none will be hired, The 
winning scores on Saturday were: 


Lieut G F Hamlin, Company I, 28d Regt.........-..-.--.... 20 25—45 
Corpl W J Underwood Penny Hy th Rests, 7 elec 20 25—45 
Sergt F Van Lennep Compan Se Le ERG OG atr a wieicts sete EN > 21 20—41 
Corpl W C Holmes ompe.ny aay LEDER ek oe puns nie Mapes 21 1§—40 
Pvt J N Wheeler, Gompany I, 23d Regt..-.--0..ces eects 17 2239 
Sergt J McNevin, N C8, 18th Regt..............--......2.5. 20 19—39 
Lieut A F Schermerhormn, Staff, 12th Regt................... 21 18—39 
Pyt GL Stebbins, Company K, 7th Regt............-.. ... ..17 21—38 


THE MASSACHUSETTS TEAM.—The prominent eyent in the 
coming week in military circles in Boston was the awarding of the 
prizes to the Creedmoor team of the Massachusetts Volunteer 
Militia, which took place atthe Revere House, on Tuesday evening. 
Governor Robinson, with his staif, received the members of the 
team in full uniform at the Revere House atio’clock. First Lieu- 
tenant Edmund L. Zalinski, Fifth Artillery, U.S. A., as represen- 
tative of the National Rifle Association, formally presented to the 
team the Hilton trophy, the Soldier of Marathon, and the individ- 
ual medals. They were received by Colonel Horace T. Rockwell 
Assistant Inspector General of the State and by him transterre 
to the Goyernor, who received the trophies on behalf of the Com- 
monwealth, and turned them oyer to Adjutant General Dalton, 
The gold medals awarded by the State were presented to the indi- 
vidual members of the team, after which the team and invited 

ests were entertained in a manner for which the Revere House 
is noted. Later in the eyening the team attended the performance 
of “Adonis” af the Hollis Street Theatre. A large picture of the 
team was made by Conly prior to the ceremonies at the Revere 
House. The invitations were limited to the members of the team 
and a few of the prominent officers of the organizations to which 
the yictors ges and the affair was carried out ina style in 
keeping with the honor reflected upon the Commonwealth by her 
little band of victorious marksmen. 


GARDNER, Mass., Oct. 20—To-day the Heywood G 
F., Second Regiment; M. Y.M. hadaheis eel field ae a thoes 
ests were the Orange Light Infantry, Oo, E,, Second Regiment, 
ter the parade and dinner there was target shooting at the 
Hacmatac range of the Gardner Rifle Club. The conditions were 
a distance of 200yds., shooting off-hand, Creedmoor target and 
cae ppansteld military a The first Tait AS SRA is com- 
. The prize was a steel engraying framed:4 Hach man had 

» shots with a possible 25, The totals of each werd as follows: 
Orange eas Infantry. 


: Priy-Elenkiehsd. 21... Fppe te 
Sergt Giles.....-... peenatne tele 4s Waive HOsier dat. aaeete cc ee 8 
DORE EIISSS 2050 ha tiicdeeconoeey Q Privy Houghton..._.... Bee 10 
DSOLEt Oper Nn eeree Sateen 5 Privy Lombard ....-. Se iz 6 
Beret Gowitri ss. ess ccc esa. 19 Priv Madden............ PR ee A 
OPE Arad Ge hor eA seen O- Priv Connell caro eee 7 
Mus LGiAyetee seh eeaeerieenn inne Oy riy EMO Sier wernt seaae S 134.20 
Priv, Adaimisannyerees-<5) hens i. Prive Rampey 20 lie ene ee 6 
Privy SATS sere nce. ce TE 2s tal hee ee eee ee: Vat forte 
Priv Boyden. 2es0.5.005.) fess. 6 Priv Reéce... 2, darters sale a 18 
tiv IBattiOlescuk.)souus eeu Q Privy Edwin A;Nims,........... 18 
Priy BEZZeCt syle pecs wee 8) Priviid A Nims, ..32.55:0..,. «16 
Priy Campbell.................. & Privsmith. 27. .lh-. ao vers of 
Privy Carr Buco maae fy was ArH? Wl Priv Sullivan::.:e.... Wiis. np SBMS 0 
Ke Piv; Cie Ci. coli goe ee ene {Os Priva tii eee, Die) ele 13 
Privy Connell... ., eS ee 16 Priv Hariney i inte 2 
Priv Doane heme pee ee eS LS Oa piesavatioet oe iu eka rie Vd 
Leg MACH e a 72 aN Bc geet Son 9 Lieut Connor... .. ..., ee) 
Priv Moris. eevee teehee 0 Lieut Sampson,................ 18 
Ty HAEtsOlee o tracer evita at, Be COL PESIGES RP RGk es ieee neon 0 
Privy Hapgood........ ive A cP Pig Priv Davis ey gov. ccediat sige 0 
a74 
: : Heywood Guards, 
Capt Chamberlin ........... ree hO, Et GLECMNO0GL 1 .i+ts5 voto 15 
Lieut Edgell...,... oe ote 21 Pyt Green..... Pars wes o5 ce 0 
EPO ES LACIE, . ear se del etereae fac Le 1S EVV I pe eas eee eee oY 
TAY BE Cedes s Petes eh ere be. 4 UPyProbrorneise ese e ect err 13 
Sergt Knowlton................ Uo) DPI Sone e ee L eRe 0 
Sergt Kendall. .........:....5.. 17 PytT W Learned....... Bee vin Es 
Corpl Thompson.. sl Mi ViaGates phe eenee eee veel 
Corplatowlents: 2e ee So. “BviiSayan: slcetacel se eeee 18 
vt-Taylor,.s.+.: ais EyirStones uns. coin Senet Be 
t C Hunting ple yt BRO Wwir: i cuwen vet roses 1d 
Pvt O’Neil....... ty a4) Py Bartwelti. os i. nee 9 
Pyt C Learnard... |!. J0 Pyidackson,,2..2 <2: ear Aue 
Pyt Thrasher.........- pda Ee Vairstiai DUE ens Cees seen 13 
ev ieErG lige sarees PPAR castle ea dia satay Sym eet) ty eh 2 
Pyt Sherwin........... 76 Sb vt tatchingons:.* . = eens 4 
Py peudleyaon. os. ceceees Uy EP VEREESHOTRELE RBA caer epee 20 
Bvt AE Kendall... 02.5... ... 8 Pyt Chas Hinds 18 
Tee yt GVMi AAMT re sree ifn sees et § Lieut Wood. ares 
HSMP h Sayville... belles tates 9 Pyt Bates.... ld ~ 
Pvt Caldwen........... sccsens OP yinBoitelles: pt eee eet) 
Riv ti Gantariar: aahinitenrce ns ers .:14 Pvt Hartshorn. .!.1.-. He et, 


L 491 
‘The match alzo was to determine the prize winners in the indi- 
yidual match and the Company F prizes, consequently the gold 
badge of the UN, will be worn for the next year by Lieut. 
Chas. M. Edgell; the handsomely bound book, ‘‘Massacres of the 
Mountains,” goes to Capt. Solon T, Chamberlain; the third prize, 
a set of silver nut picks, to Private George Bishop. 
The friendly match between the Gardner Rifle Club and the 
Heywood Guards was next in order. Out of a possible 35 the result. 
was as follows: 


Rifle Club. Heywood Guards. 


GH Plsworth ... .4..2..2.2.. 33 Capt Chamberlin.............. 28 
Chester Hinds: 2.55 -2e1s2) a1 Watem Welly Mei taoc ean 30 
VENI GHOIS Ay sda Ole l ee eke DL “Seretibinels.. oo woleceries poeed. 
ASIN Oc ase te rerctie cision els 29 Corp Thompson,.........-.-.: 122 
Alvin Mathews............... 28 Sergt Knowlton...-.:.-......6 26 
George VYarfield...- ........., 20> BEL Bishop. acter ae eee te 20 
GGiGoodaless 4h fe 20% Chasthiind Ss sg Peer pores 81 


200 186 

A team match resulted with a total of 189 for Company E and 174 

for Company F. In the Honorary Members’ match the first prize 

was won by Dr. W. A. Jewett, who made a total of 21, and the sec- 
ond by H. C. Knowlton, who had two less. 


BOSTON, Oct, 18.—The Boston German Rifle Club this afternoon 
had a,noyel shooting contest at fhe Clarendon Hillsrange. Instead 
of practicing on a Massachusetts target they fired at glass balls, 
which were placed on the outer edge of a large wheel ata distance 
of 100yds. Most of the members foundit rather difficult to hit so 
small] an object witha rifle ball. Mr. W. R. Schaefer led with 21, 
¥F, Hubner 15, G. Krafft 11, J. Wirth 9, J. Kimmeil 8, J, Wilfert 4, 
G. Klucken 4,’R. Klucken 4, S, Gahm 1. The shooting created a 
good deal of sport, Mr. Schaefer exhibited a gun with three bar- 
rels, which excited much interest, and some remarkable shooting 
was done with it. The gun was fitted with two shot gun barrels 
and a 38-cal, rifle barrel beneath. Many tried it, and all united in 
the opinion that it is a model gun for any kind of game. On the 
way to the depot a quail started up_and was brought down with 
this gun by Mr. Henry Wilfert. Next Thursday this club will 
enjoy its annual hunting excursion, 


THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should he made out on the printed blanis 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis lo club 
secretaries. Correspondents who favor us with club seores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. 


THE INTERNATIONAL MATCH. 


INCINNATI, 0., Oct. 23.—KHditor Forestand Stream: In your 
issue of Sept. 17 you kindly published my challenge for an 
international contest at clay-pigeons at Boston, Mass., June 1 to 4 
1887, under the auspices of the National Gun Association. Said 
challenge is now being republished in the English press and appa- 
reutly is awakening an earnest desire on the part of the British 
sportsmen to accept the same. It behooves us, therefore, todevise 
some plan looking toward the formation of the American team 
and also to forming a committee of reception, who will not only 
take due care of the foreign teams upon their arrival, but will also 
form anucleus or head center duly authorized to receive such 
prizes and contributions as our public-spirited citizens may see fit 
to donate, not only as an additional incentive for the participants, 
but alsa as an index to the public at large of the universal interest 
such a contest will surely excite. The work of such a committee 
of reception can be most appropriately undertaken by the Hxecu- 
tive Committee of the National Gun Association, appointed for 
the third international clay-pigeon tournament and of which Mr, 
O. M, Stark, of North Dunbarton, N. H,, is chairman. I would, 
therefore, suggest that communications on the subject be addressed 
to the latter (as also to the press), and that Mr. Stark call a meet- 
ing of the Hxecutive Committee for due action: 

As to the committee to form the team 1 would suggest that a 
committee of one be recognized to prescribe the conditions for 
forming said team, with full power to select said team. Prompt 
action can thus be Insured and the team selected on such a basis. 
as will give all applicants an opportunity to apply privately, so 
that when the team is finally formed those rejected will not-be in 
any manner prejudiced; said committee of one shall be captain of 
the team, but shall not be a contestant, merely a director. I would 
suggest as said Committee Col. L. C. Bruce, of New York City, and 
for various reasons; not only on account of his high standing amon 
sportsmen forall the qualities: deemed most maniy, but also an 
primarily on account of his experience in a somewhatsimilar field, 
Viz.: as a Member of the American Rifle Team, which successfully 
met the British Rifle Team several years ago, not only in this 
country, but also upon the return contestin Great Britain. If he 
will accept this onerous task Iam confident it will be performed 
to the satisfaction of all concerned, His personal knowledge of 
both American and fereign sportsmen as well as of their local habits, 
will enable him to act promptly, judiciously and_so as to preserve 
harmony under allthe trying circumstances which ere sure to 
arise in such cases. ay 5 

We have now had as welcome visitors from Great Britain a rifle 
team, a cricket team and ayacht. Weare all aware of the public 
interest excited by the same, the enthusiasm with which they were 
greeted not only by the few who met them personally, but by the 
millions who formed their acquaintanceship through the telegrams 
of the daily press, which heralded theirevery movement. 1f our 
American sportsmen lovers of the shotgun will now step to, the 
front (as I feel confident they will do, at least we of the American 
Gun Association willso do), this enthusiasm will be mors than 
duplicated, and we will have, to use a homely phrase, “a glorious 
time,” besides showing tothe American public something they 
have not yet realized, viz., that the shotgun wing-shooting sport 


numbers thousands of yotaries in this country, and that it affords 

one of the most healthful out-door exercises especialy. adapted to 
us are now 

E. BLOOM. 


velieyve the severe mental strain under which most 
living and suffering, J. 


wr 
ed 


. 1886.) 


HUDSON TOURNAMENT. 


TI UDSON, Wis., Oct. 15.—The following scores were made at the 
H second annual tournament of the Hudson Rod and Gun Club, 
Sept. 21, Baa ee The aj}tendance was very light, but the shoot- 
ing was up to the average, is ; ? 

teh, a 15 single Desi blackbirds, 18yds, rise, National rules: 


Kopriva......,-U1111i11111111i15 Hosford........ T0013 
Wilcox, ....... -L11101131101110—12__ Bonte......--. 1111197101 114—14 
Balsom,.. ,..-.111111111011717—15 Carli........../ 000001101011111— 8 
Thomas...-....111/101101101117—12 Baker.......... 010111100111010— 9 
McCnne.. ..... 110T1011711110—12 Jones... ... , 11101001011 111—12 
Ties on 15 for first divided. Ties on 12 for fourth at birds, #lyds.: 
Wilcox. -......- 2 Pata ete ise Phim e Lo et ..-- 1-3 
McENiie% |v) ol Lek edn uenvccit C—O RI OTRS, Fe etn pew g st eianm ote wlll—3 
cond tie: 
Wiloon poser Ae 4 ean ae Feat ees Jie es —3 
eh at Peoria, blackbirds, loyds,; 
aes veeaeeeyy 00 10 71 10 11I—6 Balson...... rr eeeld LE 10 1 11—9 
i 41 10 01 11 10—7 - McCune......... 10 11 10 11 0O—6 
..gl1 11 11 11 10—9 Hosford.......... 10 11 00 11 00—5 
“0 11 1111 108 Garli.........,...10 01 10 10 10—5 
10 00 10 00 10—8 Baker............ 11 10 10 00 11—6 
Ties on 6 at l8yds.: Won by,Jones, ! 
Match at 10 singles and 5 pairs Peoria blackbirds: 
Wilcox.....- BORE a. NC Pe 24. UN ee 11111111 11 11 10 11 11—19 
Pal Rate pee se ics cress tenes 1111111001 11 11 11 ii 11—18 
SATIS S i oe eee sen coset epee as «~~ 0100011101 01 00 10 00 10— 8 
QSL EOL APRA A ey ee es re ee ag 1111011111 11 10 10 11 10—16 
Kopriva SOUL 10 10 41 11 Ol—14 
Bonte .-- . 0001101110 00 01 10 10 OO— 8 
MoCune...4-.:.- eas prod et, cns 1110100011 00 00 10.10 1i—12 
Match at English sparrows, 26yds. rise, both barrels, National 
rules; 
Wilcox..-- .0011111101—7_-« Kopriva,.,... ery 1101111101—8 
Balsom. ..0117100111—7_  Bonte,.........., .. 101777 1010—7 


Thomas. -. 1100177771—8  Jones......-..,-.,.,,.0110101011—6 
McOune............ ..11711011111—9 : 

Ties of 8 divided, ties of 7 won by Wilcox. P . 

Second match sat Peoria blackbirds, 15 singles, 18yds. rise: 


Wilcox. . .00111111111001]—11 McCune....... 011011111111011—12 
Balsom.. ANWMWIII—15 ~Paul............ 111110111111101—18 
SJODES.. 2. Aine 110111111110101—13  Thomas...._.,,111111111191111—14 


Ties on 12 divided. ; 

For best average score in Events Nos. 1, 3and 5 Balsom won first 
with a scode of 48 out of 50, Thomas and Kopriva second with 43, 
Wilcox third with 42, 


Match at Peoria blackbirds, 7 singles and 4 pairs; 
11011. 


TEGHIS I GEE | Pee ey ore ee ee Seg Bee eg Dee pe ie 11 10 41 10-14 
VOTER, 0c ses aek Beye pm te ee SEE ppt mate cacti 1111111 71 11 11 11-15 
Wilcox. . ee BP tee eee ea Wi0i §=11 11 10 10—12 
ROA AS ey, Ce eee Aten wally. Pe ere Re 1111011 10 11 11 11—18 
Thtoharley Wes ye Se pomanas oon Sa Pe aor pee FF 110 =: 10 11 11 1 —18 
IVI Tee ek el ly emer cise ee oles 1110110 10 10 11 10—10 

Ties of 13 divided. _ 

Match at live pigeons, 10 singles, 30yds. rise, both barrels: 
Wilcox..... -- erway W1111101—9 “McCune.... .. ......1111011110—8 
Phomag ny... o.. joo AOLDIAT EI 9" WOES oes Saas 1111110110—8 
POE no a eR ne nade WOUNINI—9 ~=Carli.,.....-......,. . .1010110001—5 
Balso0m.,............ 11111111019 Long John........... 1110171111—9 
MOISSY ek ee eee QL001100II—5. ~-Willmamn............. 0101110111—7 

Ties of 9missand out. Pauland Long John tied on fand divided. 
Ties of 5 won by Goss. __ ; 

Mateh at 10 single English sparrows, 26yds. rise, both barrels: 
PW rise reese eeu 1101101010—6_ Jones................ 0011011001—5 
WERT Shoe teelacas 2 ...:JT10010—7 Hosford............. 11017111110—8 
Mats) thE a te eels W119 Carli...,....., Reise 0101000000—4 
Balsom...... OF te Sak 11110117I—9  MeCune..... ........ 1111110110—8 
Willman. ...........,100100010U—3 


Ties on 9 and $ divided. P 
Third Day—Team shoot at 10singles and 5 pair Peoria black- 


birds; 
Hudson Gun Club. 

Halsonn, os ees soa te tect eee 1119111101 di 11 11 10 11—18 
Poesia lk sc esagsbe ee 1600173110 O1 01 11 10 10—12—30 
St. Paul Gun Club. 

BOViblicsetcule ate et pate cel llemeras 1111011001 11 11:11 «10 10—15 
M F Kennedy..,....-.--..--- 2-2-8 4131111101 10 10 G1 00 10—13—28 
Stillwater Gun Club. 

Marris:.++.:. hee racee mete sa RL BL Q1 11 11 11 01—16 
Wig Gene Ss ee yess ee re eee 1111111000 10 01 11 10 10—18—2 
St. Paul Gun Club. 

INhiarmiaaans nh onkee ties hoot coe , 110001111 1i 10 10 11 11—18 . 
TNL TEY G1 lett J mk hI S SS sy et A111 Ti 10 10 10 10—16—384 
St. Paul Gun Club. 

CPi eet. AP pA kee --1111111100 11 U1 00 10 00-12 
SYS NCE ES 58 oA adino ais Wim =~=— 10 10 O01 11 01-—16—28 
Ties on 18—¥Yor best individual score at 6 singles and 2 pairs birds: 
Balsom.,.....-.+. Til 11 11-10 Thomas......,...110111 11 11I— 9 
Match at Peoria blackbirds, 6 singles and 2 pairs: 
Wilcox.s---.--. i Ob A1— ennedy....... 101010 = 10 10—5 
BEY? LL. = tee W101i + liW—9Y Harris........... 1111S 11 O1-§ 
Balsom ........ Will =. 11—10 McCune. ...-.,111111 = 10 10-8 
Kopriva.,...,J10l1 iILji—9 Thomas:........ 110111—ss 1 «1i—9 
JONES. ~ 0-20 + 25 qii0li. 1010—T7 Spencer..... ... 110s 11: «00—7 
' On shoot off for second, Wilcox and Thomas divided, 
Match atlive pigeons 8 singles, 30vds., both barrels: 
ait pers oe Peer eee: QU11I—7 - Spencer..........-..-46 10111300—5 
WHeMAS i. w.- == ar 1000IN11—5  Harvis.... ............, 11011101—6 
Balsorn seeri tee is ke 11011110—7 MeC@une...... ......... 00101000—2 
WVletxanass pal kenke 11100011—5 + Goss.........-..,..., - 10110100—4 
Kennedy....,.....-..+5 1001NNI1—6 + Jones.:.....,..... +, +-10111010—5 
MDL yeseeee case See oe cas 2 Oun0—s 
Ties of 7 and 6 divided; ties of 5 divided on shoot off by Thomas 
and Jones. i : 
Match at Peoria blackbirds, 10 singles: 
Weal S OT 555 etctete crore IOUS Pate on oie ceed 1100111111—8 
Wennedy........:-...00100101J1—5 Spencer... .......... 1111311101—9 
Wilcox...:.......-,..0017101UJ1—7 Goss.............. ,.--1000000100—2 
MitoTRAS ce einen O1ITI111—9 Hosford.............. 1000011101—5 
MeCune....... Peete 11001171017 _Harris............... 0110010111—6 
= EET aa Ps 9 gla WUMAII—9 Jones... .... el 1174101101—8 


Prize for best average (fine gold watch valued at $75), won by 
Jas. P. Balsom; second ($25), F. M. Pain; third (Dickerman ham- 
merless shotgun), Chas. Paul; fourth ($15), Jas. Jb. Wilcox; fifth 
($10), McCune; sixth (25tbs. Dupont powder), H. W. Jones. 

BEAUTIFUL. 


THE INTERNATIONAL MATCH.—William Ellicott, of Laun- 
‘ceston, Cornwall, writes to the Shooting Times, London, Oct. 8: I 
notice with pleasure an international shooting challenge from J. 
#. Bloom, Hsq., Cincinnati, O,, published in your last issue. Un- 
doubtedly this friendly invitation will be accepted by British 
sportsmen, and a representative team selected to test their skill 
against the Americans. I should like to ask through the medium 
of your interesting paper whether it is possible for any one who is 
not a member of any gun club to be chosen as one of the team, if 
his skill in shooting is proyed to be one of the highest order? 
Whether the team would be chosen by a gun club committee, or 
whether there should be an open tournament and the best men 
selected, or at least placed on the list from which the team would 


eventually be selected? As it will be a great honor to be a repre-- 


sentative, some method should be adopted to give every one a 
chance to prove their being eligible.—WILLIAM Ennroorr. 


R Teen, FATE See 1111011111— 9 PJ Murphy; ?1..... OOLONOIIII— 4 
GV Hudson, 30.....11111011— 9 PJ Keenan, ?21...... 1000001010— 38 
W Maesel, 30 .......1111011011I— § H Rubino, 25....... 1100001100— 4 
T Codey, 25........, LNI—10 P Butz, 25....,......1100111111— 8 
CM Grainger, 25...1111111011— 9 J Glaccum, 30...:-..010L101011— 6 
M Cherry, 21 .......0101010011— 5 J Mackin, 21........ 1113001101— 7 
J Maesel, 25.. ......01U11/1111— 9 A McHale, 21....... 1001110101— 6 
a KS Vii ced tae anaes 100N1111I— 8 G Hemsen, 25.....,. 4100101101— 6 
F Sehrader......... 1i001IGI1— 7 ~J W. Godfrey, 25....0111111110— § 


NEWTON, N. ¥., Oct. 12.—North Side Gun Club of L. L., first 
shoot on new club grounds, Train’s Meadows, house warming new 
club house. Match at pigeons, 5 ground traps, handicap, 80yds, 
bound, club rules, badge geoe mioney prize: 


. 


RSIS ers eat ae 


“Riker. a1 | 
Ties aan first, miss and out; Manning 2, Barlow 3, Terrett 1, 


Riker 


Kroger.......,......-.,..1001017—4 


— 
FOREST AND STREAM. 


ST, LOUIS, Gct, 17,—The members of the Western Gun Club 
closed their season to-day on their grounds at the foot of President 
street. Asis the custom on their breaking up days a large crowd 
of their friends was on hand and the hospitality of the old stand- 
by was well taxed. The affair was one of the pleasantest of the 
season, over four-fifths of the members participating and every- 
body being well pleased. There were many ladies among the vis- 
itors on the grounds, The shoot was at 10 Peoria blackbirds and 10 
Ligowsky clay-pigeons, screened traps, I8yds, rise, ties at 21 and 
24yds, rise af Peorias, miss and out; no handicap: 


Blackbirds. Clay-Pigeons, 
MEGS RAL: pcaovat ewe sett es tewst oa etn 111011111 1101111711—19 
Siebenman, JY........-4-sc.u. -- reoearet ee eT 1111110111—19 
Perit Nae Li eens e a iad 1101011111 1011111111—18 
EEO tan cae. Se We Aste PF rr And 111101111 1111110101—17 
LOSI Aire) pyre ra Seg er Py as nae . 1111010111 0111130111117 
Hew akwba ete e! we ritear ied eee 0111011101 1114117 
Kurka, ., Ps AAA pee e gc ake ARR OMEN 1011110111—17 
ISCO dues AED ee Ate WS line Ponce: Dee oot 1010113111—16 
foe oye see pe Cn mbagen nce bls ted 0101100111 111111 111—16 
Williams, .. : Apt ph pea tele | 0111011111 1011101101—i6 
ASHUGIN TE Ait u eesti sie tee der chests 1011111031 O1100101J1—15 
PRA es ae i ek ey ee rai aer 0011011110 1111111011—15 
Tincks oe! wusntkee TY ett > wbsihit fecerts sal 1110110111 1001100111—15 
en dipirth. Coereee select e.c8ePbee ack 1001011110 111011111.1—15 
LUST Pe i oa Se CBee eo JANi010111 1111.001101—15 
BIVELUS: dees caauane iy eee ee eee hye eeee JOU111101 1101001010—14. 
BETECISe IN Ts te ellis a eke aan ne: per ee LO LAOUGL 00117111 1—14 
GOT KOISTER eo itewot eeeeec cee soe 1111111111 061000110018 
OW. UMS SST Der tet ec ewan eye 1010101110 1110101000—12 
1S Eos deit Aap Pe eee eee ee Ree seer ete 0110110101 1101001100—12 
GRAV ET A alt Ocoee er bell aan wavelets 0110101011 1011001 101—12 
BiGhGn eit, plies Stool thers. ana de ewer QOOLOLOIII1 1000111110—12 
aba die so. Seer nt eee = Sat oa 1100001111 1010191011—12 
Miltenberger...., Tele Pe Scene’ Q101100101 (100111011—11 
feet ae ee re ee eon 0101111100 1110101000—11 
CETTE Ep te eee Sarpy Bic pee Pe REO E Peeeel ine eM 1001101110 1010001110—11 
IIS GW Eby ces None ance Uene my eedad oe tasee O1L0100111 41001010101—11 
VEHAT VED Via cel ieee eine ciabts umC Gad elsicirse ais 0011011110 (1101 10100—11 
D Mack...... ap geet tees Bee sas HE Rafa re 1190101100 1110001011 —11 
BENS, sii cade WOk ea ye hier eae ae 1001001010 101101010—10 
Dacibetrngsh st a eR ew Oe of) obenae eye nr 0101000110 1010011110—10 
MCDB eee ut eee pcos 0010011010 0100011010— $ 
Mreiesl@benwiis vinotieealades Lessettey my 0110000000 1U10101001— 7 
IDeA b ones ged Seer en Fo meee es , OOCOOLOLIL HOULO0LODNI— 6 
SETH SSE Ch ese Ate | eR eeewen IG Obert 0000001000 1100010101— 6 


BROOKLYN, Oct. 20,—The annual shoot and dinner of the Coney 
Tsland Rod and Gun Club were held this afternoonat Van Siclen’s 
Hotel, Coney Island, and proyed to bea great success. The mem- 
bers went down by coach from the Fountain Gun Club House, 
Only three traps were placed on the salt meadow on the other side 
of Coney Island Creek, and 22 members shot, all from the syd. 
mark. The first prize was divided, 11 divided the second, ‘The 
score is as follows: 


MeLaughlin............ ONN0—5 Hagan... .....-.--..... 1111111—7 
Manversiy. 0) eh yess stu: 11111016 Weber........ rT eon tees 0101111—6 
Wingate, 200. iii ks AS OSI —— OST fees oops eam scroe eve ale 1100111—5 
MCE ANG a, See oe ple 111i—7_ ~Kingsbury....-......... 1011011—6 
Blattmacher....... -. ,1110110—5 Courtney............... 100101 1—4 
Schlieman..........- -. OUMIITI—6> Wddy... 02... - eee en nin—7 
AVERSA. tel | teas ness tae 101N1—6 HG Brown............- 1111411—7 
Bheylinvsisrerecceseeeess 1111110—6 McCarty. -..,------.... 1111011—6 
FTMIS Wane fee tess sone 101111—6 Bushnell................ 1111011—6 
Kerrigan. ...........2.-1100—6 Delmar............--..5 J101—6 
Greenman...,.........- O0NNI—5 ~Wurey......-..-....... .1111011—6 


LONG BRANCH, N. J., Oct. 15—At the regular bi-weekly con- 
test of the Atlantic Gun Olub, of North Long Branch, to-day, the 
following score was made out of a possible 10 glass balls: G. West 
10, Wm. Barber 10, J. W. Albertson 9, E. W. Reid 9, C. B. Reid 9, 
Geo. Hoyt 9, John Holman 8, A Tice 7, J. Q. Smythe 6. 


Machting. 


YACHT RACE EXTRA. 


HE Yacht Race Extra published by the ForEsST AND STRHAM 

is on gale at all news stands, or may be ordered direct from 

this office. It is a 16-page review of international yacht racing up 

to the last races. Has many illustrations, the lines of Galatea, 

Madge, America, Schemer, plans of Genesta, chart of course, etc 
Handsomely printed on fine quality paper. Price 10 cents, 


“CLOSED AND GIVEN TO THE. JURY.” 


Bditor Forest and Stream: 

Your issue of the 14th contains an article by Mr. Kunhardt pur- 
porting to give complete records for the season of Bedouin, Shona, 
Clara, Ulidia and Galatea. . 

He makes quite a pretty argument in a very simple way, viz: 
omitting many facts that go directly against his theories and mis- 
stating other facts. This is no new course of argument for the 
FOREST AND STREAM but when carried to such lengths is likely to 
grow somewhat tiresome. d 

it is plain he knew when writing that the Eastern Y. O. sailed a 
race June 29 and what boats sailed in it, because he makes a great 
fuss over Clara’s beating Active, and Bedouin beating Thetis; but 
when we get down to Ulidia’s record he omits any mention of the 
race; the fact being that Active beat her although handicapped 
by losing her topmast. $ 

it is not trué that Shona frightened all other sloops out of 
Hastern Y. C. race, neither was there a slashing sea that day. 
Shadow was the only other boat in the club which ever races in 
that class, and her owner and skipper were both aboard Puritan; 
had it not been for this Shadow would have won to a certainty as 
Shona lost bowsprit. 

Myr. K. omits all reference to the Newport race. It did not 
amount to much, but his record is not complete without it. 

He says he concedes that ‘‘a tolerably good sloop can spoil some 
kind of a plug called a cutter,” and for that reason he confines his 
list to the four cracks named above, 

Did it eyer occur to him as just possible that very few of the 
sloops he mentions as being beaten are cracks; that many of them 
would be called “plugs” by any sloop man, and that the only two 
sloops on his list are Shadow and Cinderella? 

So much for his facts. Now for his conclusions, in which, to a 
certain point, I agree with him; that is, I think Bedouin, Clara or 
Ulidia can beat any old-fashioned sloop of their class. But it is 
Hou peoved. they can beat a modern crack sloop equally well 
nandled. 

Bedouin is to-day the best boat afloat in her class, but what else 
is there? All her competitors are old-fashioned boats except Thetis, 
and Mr. K. admits she is outclassed. 

Clara, admittedly the best cutter ever built of her size, and cer- 
tainly the best handled cutter ever seen in America, has met a lot 
of the same old boats and beaten them time and again, as she can 
certainly do; but she has also met one good boat, Cinderella, in her 
first season badly rigged for racing and not sailed anything like 
as well as Clara. She has beaten her, but by steadily diminishing 
margins. Had Cinderella had a crew like Clara’s, I think the 


‘| record would be different. 


Ulidia’s record, as stated above, omits her defeat in E. Y. C. 
race; there is, however, no sloop of the modern type in her class. 

Shona is a good boat and was beautifully sailed in her only real 
race, Sept. 4, where she distanced a lot of boats that certainly are 
not “cracks” and beat, Shadow 3 to 4minutes. Mr. K,, however, 
Says nothing of the fact that the day was made to order for her; 
heavy sea, moderate wind, and about the whole course to wind- 
ward or running before the wind; he forgets also that Shadow was 
at once anxious for a match. : j : 

After watching the races closely all the season [feel confident 
for one that a good modern sloop of their own length can beat 
ae Bedouin, Clara or Ulidia, and I think Shona also, especially 
if it blows. : 

{had intended to point out some errors in Stranger and Thetis 
records, but I see “Sloop Crank” is ahead of me. FAR Puay. 

Boston, Oct. 22. 


A NEW KEEL BOAT FOR THE HAST RIVER.—A keel yacht 
will be built this winter for racing and cruising, by Com. M. J. 
Chard, East River Yacht Clob. She will be 36tt. over all, 30ft. 
], w. 1., 10ft. beam and 5ft, of draft, with 3 tons of ballast inside 
and 14% tons on keel. She will be built by Mr. Samuel Ayers, at 
Bay Ridge, and will he named Sea Gull. 


| AMEDAL FOR CAPTAIN GULLY.—Capt. John Gully, of the 
tug B. T. Haviland, has been presented with a gold medal by the 
President of the New York Life Saying Benevolent Association for 
his gallant service in rescuing the seven survivors of the schooner 


| Sarah Craig, which capsized off Sandy Hook on July 30 last, 


273 


THE SEASON'S RECORD. 


ia Tbreak my resolution to belay on the ecutter-sloop question. 

and reply to the strictures of “Sloop Crank” in your last issue, 
it is only with the object of setting the matter straight before the 
public. Personally 1 do not deem the hairsplitting of “Sloop 
Crank” worthy of notice. / b 

He intimates that sloops were not afraid to enter against Shona 
in the Hastern ¥. C. But as they failed todo sa I have the advan- 
tage, As for Shadow, the only sloop for which your correspondent 
can really speak with authority, she saved herself a good thrash- 
ing in the light of the later Beverly open match. I am then told 
that Bedouin did not winin the New York Y. C. second class, but 
Thetis. In the reckless language of your correspondent I might 
reply, “This is untrue.” Bedouin has been denied the prize in the 
first class, which was awarded to Priscilla. But if Bedouin be 
finally decided to haye won in the first class, it is a great deal 
more honor to the cutter to win from the Big Four than from a 
second rate racer like Thetis, and the latter is welcome to the 
barren honor of winning in the second class because lucky enough 
to find no cutters opposing her. Thetis has been beaten time and 
again by Bedouin anyway. 

In the Fourth of July race, in Boston, [am told that Syren was 
entered ‘merely to oblige,” etc. Ofcourse. But it does not in the 
least detract from Stranger’s victory, and besides where were the 
sloop men this time again? Where have they been all this season? 
Why do they not race instead of taking it out in bluster? Idid 
not forget the Newport race at all, but purposely omitted such a 
fiasco, not wishing to count in the victory of the cutter Clara, 
gained under such irrelevant conditions, and in my reyiew ex- 
plained the object sufficiently for any person who permits his 
understanding to work and does not allow spleen to crowd it out. 
As for Stranger and Thetis, I did not ‘'as ustal” shirk the perform- 
ance from Newpcrt to Marblehead, but distinctly stated that as 
neither of these yachts is a recognized crack racer, their doings 
were beside the scope of my review. I also distinctly declined to 
be responsible for everything and anything going by the name of 
cutter, and admitted that there are all grades of cutters as regards 
speed just as well as there are sloops, from the fastest to the slow- 
est, and that it is the most natural thing in the world that a sloop 
should beat a cutter whenever the former happens to be the 
smarter boat of the pair. Indeed the occasional defeats of some 
cutters are absolutely necessary to establish the position I have 
taken on the question of type. Hence, the defeat of the Stranger 
—presuming it to have been brought about on the merits of the 
boats, which I very much question—is not the bitter gall to me 
your correspondent presumes. 

On the other hand it is really “Sloop Crank” who “as usual” 
shirks the real issue set forthin my review. Itis simply this. Dur- 
ing last season the recognized by Sth cutters won twenty-one 
traces hand running against two for the racing sloops, as near ag 
the data were obtainable. That record bears out most fully m 
modest claim, that with such preponderance, the cutter has earne 
her title to rank at least equally with the sloop in point of speed, 
This truth will be admitted by all persons open to reason, but 
hardly by your correspondent, who, with pager perspicuity, 


signs himself a ‘‘crank.” . P, KUNHARDT, 


BRITISH RACING SKIPPERS. 


HERE are two classes of yachting commanders in Great 
Britain. Wirst there is the ordinary cruising skipper, who is 
a good, steady all-round man for coasting work and can race his 
vessel well in the local matches, where his knowledge of tides and 
off shore breezes which blow out of particular glens is of much 
yalue. Then there is the racing skipper, who is supposed to be a 
master of the art of yacht sailing, and as much superior in his 
way to the cruising skipper as the professional jockey is to the lad 
who rides the thoroughbred regularly at work at Newmarket. 
To describe fully the development of the British racing skipper 
would be to give in detail the history of British yacht racing. 
“Old White,” who was the captain of Sir Robert Gore Booth'’s big 
cutter the Adelaide, was possibly the first of the genus, and a first- 
rate man he was, either in steering big or little boats. That was 
thirty-tive years ago, or shortly after the America, schooner, came 
over and shattered aj] our notions as to the advantages of bellying 
mainsails with flowing “after leaches.’”’ The adyent of the Fiona 
brought to the front John Houston, of Largs, who at the tiller of 
the “Old Fawn,” as she was familiarly termed in her best days, 
proved invincible, Captain Houston had a weakness for light lac- 
ing his craft possibly, and his ‘twee bit pu’s” at tack, halliards or 
purchase proyed yery sore on the spars, hence his craft was some- 
times known as the “timber-breaker.” Tim Walker was a con- 
temporary skipper who had also a great reputation, and im the 
Mosquito, and latterly in the Cythera, he proyed himself a very 
able steersman, but he never liked to be at the tiller when the. 
winds blew so “werry paltry.” Lemon Oraufield, in the Neva, and 
latterly in the Prince of Wales’s yacht the Formosa, did much to 
develop the fine art of racing a British cutter, and could hold his 
own with all men at a schooner race, as evidenced by the successes 
of the Miranda, but schooner racing has fone out of fashion, un- 
fortunately for the best interest of the sport. The race of yacht- 
ing jockeys which succeeded those mentioned is headed by O'Neil, 
of the Irex, who.is undoubtedly at present the Fred Archer of the 
fleet. He made his reputation in the forty-tonner Myosotis, added 
to it in the Cuckoo, in his matches against the Vanduara and the 
Samoena, and then in the flying Annasona raced to windward of 
all engaged in this particular calling. Tom Diaper, his opponent 
in the matches against the latter, sailed the Marquis of Ailsa’s 
Sleuthhound to perfection, but he had always under his charge the 
worst boat of the two, which were twins from the stocks of Fife of 
Fairie. Diaper made his reputation in Major Ewing’s famous 
forty-ton cutter, Norman, the “green with gold ball” racing flag of 
which will long be remembered. As to Ben Harris, his opponent 
in many a tough match when the latter had charge of the Blood- 
hound, he has long been under hatches. He was like White, one 
of the very old school, and had won many maiches in the Solent. 
Rather a good forecastle yarn is still told of him at the time he 
Was In command of a yacht belonging to an eccentric nobleman, 
now deceased, who, whether in dressing himself, his hunt servants 
(for he was an M. ¥. H.) or his sailors, was rather parsimonious. 
One day the members of the Royal Yacht Squadron at the club 
windowsat the castle observing Ben hoist a strange signal—a very 
strange signal—in the rigging, and after they in yain tried to make 
out by telescope and binocular, hailed the old skipper, asking him 
what signal it was. “Signal be blowed!” shouted Ben actoss the 
water, ‘it’s the governor’s No. 3 pair of breeches which I haye been 
a washing of.” 
_ Harry Thompson, of Vanguard fame, could take all out of a “fly= 
ing sixty” that aman could; but since he sailed the Samoena in 
her first season ill health has not allowed him to play a leading 
partin the past time. Mackie, who steered the celebrated steel 
cutter Vanduara during her first season, was as good a man at the 
tiller as one would have when there was enough of movement in 
the atmosphere to keep all day drawing a balloon topsail, but had 
no patience in light airs. He was the first English yachting 
skipper who sailed his vessel with all cabin fittings in their proper 
places, refusing, unless hard pressed, to allow of their removal to 
suit the trim of the boat. He has now resigned the tiller alto- 
gether, and is engaged in the wintering and putting into commis- 
sion of yachts at Rothesay, in the Island of Bute, where it is need- 
less to say his vast experience and his knowledge of the shipwright 
trade, ta which he Was trained, served him well. Woods, of the 
Hgeria, was famous in his day, and was most successful with Mr. 
Mulholland’s old “County Down Girl,” as his charge was termed, 
tore especially in-Channel matches. Duncan, of the Marjorie, 
won his spurs on the Clyde ten-tonner Lancer; but it was not till 
Mr. Coats’s ten-tonner Madge was delivered from Watson’s hands 
that he attained to the front rank among yachting jockeys. The 
way he handled this little vessel, first in British waters and then 
in American waters, won for him the admiration of all true judges 
of boat sailing. In the contests between his yacht, the Marjorie, 
and the Irex this season, he has divided fairly the spoil; and if he 
Jacks the dash of O'Neil at starts and mark boats he makes up for 
it with shrewd Scotch “canniness” or caution, and sails his own 
boat—that is, minds not the misleading maneuvers of yachts 
ahead or astern. John Barr, who is one of the skippers paid to £0 
out_and race a yacht in America, is simply invincible in ten-ton 
yachts, as has been well proved in the cutter Neptune. He was 
the first yachting jockey who ever received a special retaining fee 
to give up the comforts of larger craft and race a smaller boat. 
The above are among the most successful of British yachting 
skippers past and present, though no doubt old names, such as 
Archie Blair, and ‘Rad’ McKirdy, of Largs, and “Bauldy” Wright 
and Jameson of modern. Gays, will crop up in conversation over 
bygone days, as well as will those of possible greater fame at Cowes 
and Kingstown. In regard to the ordinary seamen, no yacht was 
thought afew years ago to have a chance unless she had a crew 
composed of Colchester oyster-fishers; but Itchen Ferry and 
Southamptom now give as good material as is wanted for southern 
boats, and Mackie and Duncan have drilled Clyde crews to a high 
state of perfection, and Scottish-built boats no longer require 
eae crews to sail them, as they did ten years sfo.—Pall Mall 
azette. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Go. 


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CRUISE OF THE COOT, 
XXVIT. 


ee oe is a pretty, shady, comfortable little town, which, in 
“4 its broad avenues, great elm trees and finished air, resembles 
a well-to-do New England village. It has a history full of great 
memories and is crowded with relics of opulent and intluential 
colonial days. Gnee upon a time Hdenton was a Metropolis in the 
South as Newport was inthe North. To this day the better class 
of inhabitants trace their family trees back to the aristocracy of 
the first settlers, adventurous “gentlemen” who invested largely 
in lands and improved their fortunes by a thriving trade with ihe 
Wrest Indies and the rising ports along the Atlantic coast. Aibe- 
marie Sound derives its name from General Monck, Duke of 
Albemarle, who figured conspicuously in the restoration of King 
Charles IT. Back in the seventeenth century there were several 
large and deep inlets breaking the sandy banks which now close 
the sound to the ocean. The water was 
salty up to the mouth of the Roanoke and 
Chowan rivers, and Edenton was _prac- 
tically a seaport. It was founded as Roan- 
oke and named subsequently after a great 
Janded proprietor, Eden, who also became 
Governcr of the settlement and ruled with 
so much foresight that to this day his intel- 
ligent direction is to be detected in the 
cleyer way the town has been laid out with 
its broad roads, many of them being park- 
like and planted with four rows of elms. 
These have grown with time, until their 
intertwining branches form arches, pro- 
tect ing the streets from the simmer sun. 
Bdenton is in consequence one of the cool- 
est and most delighttul places of residence 
in the South. Unfortunately no rose is 
without its thorns, and the closing of the 
Atlantic inlets allow the vast volumes of 
fresh water pouring down the adjacent big 
rivers to freshen the headwaters cf the 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


1 
| tainly virgin and not exhausted as in the regular tobaccobelt. This 
will demand less fertilizing and produce a rich and strong variety 
of the weed. Relic hunters of the Hast would discoyer a rich mine 
in Hdentonand like Southern cities. They arefull of antique furni- 
ture, clocks and such things. Many houses are wainscoated in the 
beautiful and lasting carpentery of the first settlers’ time. At this 
day the colonial buildings, constructed of large-size brick im- 
ported from Hugland, are the stateliest and best pies ee in the 
city. St. Paul's church was founded in 1700 and rebuilt in 1845. 
The vestry of the parish drew up the first Declaration ot Inde- 
pendence, prior to a like step in the town of Mecklenburg. There 
is still an ald house standing, in which the ladies of Kdenton met 
during the Stamp Act and resolved not to drink tea, This from 
ladies was an abnegation which testifies the intense popular feel- 
ing then prevailing, The present County Court House was the 
Colonial Capitol. It is still one of the best structures in: town, 
despite two centuries of existence. A royal prince, heir to the 


[Oor. 28, 1886. 


Beaufort, at the foot of Core Sound, which was planned to be the 
a Fhe cnoath of the Roanok rfectly ob ‘6 

e mouth of the Roanoke is perfectly obscured and hard to 
make out but for the lighthouse at the entrance. The river pours 
forth its volume of mud-stained fluid through a delta of small 
canals penetrating the swamps which fill the lower corner of 
Albemarle Sound. All are narrow but very deep with about 18ft. 
on the bar. The main channel turns sharp aroumd the lighthouse. 
After entering the river you can hug either shore as they are very 
bold, until the first great bend to the westward is met, which is 
about two miles up. The low marshy point on starboard hand 
must be given a berth, After turning give the northern bank pref- 
erence, until past a tributary flowing in from the east a quarter 
mile furtherup. Beyond this both banks are bold with 20 to 30ft. of 
water, but a bar of mud has formed across the mouth with a 
crooked channel marked by dubious stakes. If entering wth 
more than 3ft. draft a boat should be sent ahead to find the best 
water. As there is no tide to lift you off, 
care must be taken not to ground, 

The current out of Roanoke yaries with 
the rainiall, snow and season of the year. 
Tn latter part of April I found it about half 
a knot strong. The lighthouse is pursued 
byill-tate. A year ago it burned down and 
last winter the driit ice carried a brand 
new structure nearly off the iran piles. As 
I peRced i the beacon was strugelinge to 
exist until Congress should have made a 
new appropriation. The regular lense had 
been remoyed and a lamp hung in its place. 
The keeper was engaged in hanging on and 
living an up-hill lite. A long point juts out 
from the mainland with the appearance of 
a sunken poquosin. It is covered with a 
multitude of stumps and wrecked piants of 
theforest. Occasionally these stumps work 
loose and go floating promiscuously about 
thesound. [mistook them for buoys at a 
distance and sometimes took the buoys to 


sound so much that malarial fevers pre- 
vail to some extent. Though not at all 


serious, and wholly absent in winter, stran- 


gersare apt to leave the place during the 
warm months tor hotter and less agreeable 
abodes. Hdenton hus its Coney island, 
Some seventy miles distant on “tthe banks” 
at Nag’s Head. Large hotels have been erected on the sandy 
dunes and hillocks, and ihe natives along the sound frequently 
resort to the sea bathing. The wealthy travel in steamers to this 
local Mecca and the poor cruise to the banks in their ‘‘kunners,” 
taking the whole establishment. along, baby and all. Fishing. 
boating and_ bathing are the great amusements, and the natives 
take naturally to all things aquatic. 

Edenton is not what it used to be. In olden times, when vessels 
were small and did not draw much water, the town sent a fleet of 


British throne, was entertained with a grand ball during his visit 


on a royal cruiser. Pembroke, a short distance up the Chowan 
iver, was the baronial homestead of the Marquis Stephen Cabar- 
rus, Whose name is perpetuated by one of the central counties of 
the Old North State. Other homesteads of former great families 
line the banks of the Chowan. During the Revolution all rope 
for the young U.S. Government was made in the rope walks of 
Edenton's ship yards. The first cotton raised in the U.S. came 


from land two miles beyond the city limits. 


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be stumps. One would suppose that in a 
narrow river, bordered by thick forest, very 
little wind is to be expected. But there is 
usually a nice draft up or down and large 
schooners manage to beat up against the 
current. The passage ont is always assured 
; by simple drifting, In the mouth of the 
river the Coot encountered two large lumber-laden_ schooners 
and a frisky towboat trying to wind them into line for a 
tow up to Norfolk, One schooner was foul of the trees and 
had passed a line across to a little half submerged island 
going by the delectable cognomen of Louse, I did not see 
the line, but heard the skipper hailing when it was too late. 
The Coot had just enough way to lift up and over, the cen- 
terboard closing up witha bang like a knife in its casing. We 
sailed and drifted along tothe first elbow, and when spyiue the 


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traders tosea, There were shipyards and marine railways, and a 

busy mercantile community, Then followed the plantation era | 
while slavery wasin foree and cotton became the great staple. 

Since the war the c)earings haye grown over, the fences are down, 

forest and brush have obscured all traces of the vast tracts once 

cultivated, Here and there are patches of ground tilled by the 

free negroes, aud occasionally one meets an imposing mansion, 

mors or less dilapidated. in a yard sorely lacking thrift and atten- 

tion, with the people moving about 
jn a listless, dejected sort of way- 
The war fell heavily upon the com- 
munity and Jeft the people poor and 
helpless without slave labor, But 
within the last few years the local- 
ity has awakened to the new order 
of things and is fast adapting itself 
to circumstances which promise a 
bright future in due course of time. 
Agriculture, especially mixed crops, 
is again taken up with vigor by tne 
new generation. Fatms, ¢vincing 
care and skill, are once more en- 
eroaching upon the timber line. 
Great fields of corn, gardens of 
truck, herds of sleek cattieand acres 
of cotton attest the fresh energy of 
the inhabitants. I talked with many 
of the cultivators of the soil. All 
agreed that, economically speaking 
they were really better prepared 
than in the daysof slavery, and that 
contrary fo expectations the negroes 
have shown themselves manageable 
and respectful, mindful of their 
own affairs and reliable in their 
contracts. Sawmills have been 
erected, much timber is being cut 
into marketable shape and manu- 
factories aré contemplated, so that 
ere long Edenton will follow in the 
wake set by enterprising and mod- 
erm Hlizabeth City. The hotels are 
good and living cheap. The stores 
ave keeping better stock, the Nor- 


folk Southern R. RB. has come im \\ < 
and. put the country in direct ¢on- a8 
nection with all trade centers, and is 
vopellers ply in all directions. ss 
eanwhile, the mainstay of the city 8 
is in the rich fisheries during ay = 
spring-and in the crops of the fall. oe 


e largest dwelling is.owned by 
“our biggest fisherman,” and the 
smallest cottages by the darkies who 
go “shadding” on their own account. 

A new crop this year will be 
tobaeco, the soil and climate hav- 
ing been pronounced well adapted, 
but whether the seductive leat can 
be raised and cured to compete with 
the foothills of the Alleghanies re- 
mains to be seen. The soil is cer- 


MOUTH OF ROANOKE RIVER. 


IT spent four agreeable days in harbor, took some residents for a 
sail and made agreeable friends with some of the townspeople. 
Then hove up and drifted out of port with a light northerly wind, 
bound for the Roanoke. Slowly the Coot crossed the mouth of the 
Chowan, whose hizh banks, densely wooded, faded away in the 
bluish tint of distance. The inclination to sail up this noble river 
on a voyage of exploration had to be resisted, as time was passing 
and the Coot had still some 200 miles to traverse before reaching 


ed - 


EDENTON COURT HOUSE, 


tributary from the east, hauled up for a quiet harbor for the 
night out of the line of traffic. After grounding twice on the ott 
mud bar, the Coot got safely over and came to anchor for the 
eae the wind having fallen away entirely. 
deathlike stillness pervaded nature as the shades of evening 
fell. On both sides of the Coot rose towering trees with dense 
foliage, festooned with climbing yines and pendent mosses. The 
light and dark greens of varied foliage alternated, relieved by the 
contrast of penetrating trunks and 
branches, and fringed by golden 
reeds along their dark shadows in 
the placid waters, Overhead the sky 
was a deep blue with silvery stars 
merrily twinkling at their’ reflec- 
tions in the river. The Coot’s crew 
seemed to be the only living bein 
for miles around. Ifelt as Horch 
a waste of wilderness separated me 
from the rest of human kind, and 
sought company in the glow of my 
ipe. Suddenly there was a shout, 
hen a meJodious incantation broke 
through the reign of silence. Re- 
flections were diiven away in face 
of the realistic present, Soon the 
dusky forms of a band of toiling 
darkies were revealed, and a clumsy 
scow was made out poking its square 
nose round the reeds at a bend in 
the little river. They were a gang 
of lumbermen collecting timber 
from aboye and working it down 
Tiver in small lots by a method 
peculiar to the region. They were 
singing while ahey spilled heavy 
sweeps in time wit e strains of 
their music. The scow was pulled 
ahead as far as a long line attached 
to a raft of tree trunks would 
permit. Then the scow was made 
fast to the bank and the dusky 
hands manned a crude windlass in 
the stern and wound up the raft 
after them. The reason thereof was 
lain. The raft could not have been 
owed arotnd the bend by rowing in 
the scow, for it. was continually 
chafing and catching in the reeds. 
But with the scow fast and the 
windlass at work something had to 
come, Thus in short ficets the logs 
were got down to the main river, 
where they were moored until 


tug. 
Sead teatiett y fits him 


ior gad ‘cquelderately worked 
omer and consi work 
their raft to the other sie. if the 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


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river when th vy ebieat the Coot's bright meet bee ask a them to ' was able to keep the water under by paar 
4 Wt a 


ey 3] without spoiling the 
beware. Two of them came over in a professionally sailing of the canoe, and that if she had not leaked, she would per- 


indorsed the Cootas a “mighty fine little boat,” for which they hans have been pinged sixth or seventh, instead of ninth at the 
got some tobacco, ? finish, which is but poor comfort, . 
he next forenoon a light wind wafted the yacht up to the city “The excessive number of contestants and the attendant ‘blank- 
of Plymouth, a distance of seven miles from the mouth of the ' etings’ were all in favor of the two Bnglish canoes, as they went 
Roanoke, The town is located on some bluffs of easy slope, | off with the load and rounded the turning buoy for the beat home 
about the first high land met with on the river, The sail up | first.and third respectively. Mr, Stewart sailed the Pearl in Amer- 
was not devoid of interest, the river being picturesque andinvested ican fashion, ettting out to windward to get every advantage that 
with the peculiar wwystic charm experienced by a rambler pene- | the Americans had from the ‘deck position.’ : ‘ 
trating dark end unknown foresterowth. In the Roanoke bottoms | “The Srninine canoes were all much narrower than their Epglish 
ou feel yourself among strange people ina strange country, so | opponents, and this upsets all our time allowance theories, as, 
ifferent are the surroundings from those encountered on the | under any time scale that has yet beenapplied to canoe sailing, the 
northern shores of the Albemarle water, Before Plymouth is | American canoes would havé had a heavy allowance to receive 
opened, the Roanoke can easily be imagined a river in semi-tropi- | from the English. P 
eal Africa, The swamps, the parasitic vegetation, the tall fringes “The wider canoes were beaten on the windward work and in 
of reeds, broken only to reveal some primitive little cabin or hut ; strong winds, but held their own better in the ronning and in 
with dusky-skinned urchins frolicking about; and the long, snaky | light winds, which is the reverse of what we expected, The fuller 
canoes, manned by stalwart Africans swinging the aboriginal | lines of Nautilus and Pearl caused them to ‘slam,’ and stop as 
addie and hailing in curious jargon, all combine to maintain the et fell into the trough of each sea, while the sharper, finer lines 
eception. Certainly my first mtroduction to the hoanoke was | of the American canoes, with their rising floors, caused them to be 
a forcible reminder of an ascent of a river in Senegambia made 
many years ago. But with Plymouth’s white steeples, buzzing saw 
mills and steamboat wharves in sight,the illusion speedily vanished, 
The navigation of the river is carried on by steam propeller, flat 
boats pulled by long sweeps, and the log canoes. The latter is an 
appendage to every liousehold. The Roanokeis tho northern limit 
of the genuine “dugont.” Above that latitude the skiff and 
frame boat of greater artifice have displaced the primitive but 
effective river hack of the South. For some years I had not bean 
in & land of dugouts,so when the Coot fellin with the Roanoke 
canoes a familiar feeling of old acquaintance stole over ae erew. 


easier in their motions and to hold their way better. 

“The two types of canoes are the reverse of each other, and are 
the natural outcome of the two opposite modes of sailing, the 
American type of long, narrov, light displacement boats being best 
suited for the attainment of spoed while the canoeist, sits owiside, 
ok sss English model would win it the deck position were not, 
adopted, 

“Itseems we must be stirred up from our comfortable recum- 
bent position, and train ourselves for acrobatic feats in order to 
sail the “plank on edge,’ without the lead keelto keep it steady. 
There is only one consolation in this—it opens up a bright prospect 
for the younger members, whose superior activity should enable 
them to beat the ‘seniors,’ and in future the ‘senior’ flags may 
all be won by the juniors; the small light canoes will allow time 
to the wide heavy ones; the unballaste canoe will allow time to 
the ‘lead mine;’ the second class will consist of canoes weighing 
not less than 200Ihs., aud the definition of a canoe will be ihat of a 
vessel ‘to carry one man outside, looking sideways.’ 

“The committee of the R, GC, C,, foresceing the crop of amend- 
ments to be proposed at the coming autumn TROL TEs SAE taken 


JAMAICA BAY SECOND RACE,—On Oct. 24 eleven yachts 
started in the second race at Jamaica Bay for the Smith prizes, 
over a course from off Ruffle Bar Hotel around buoy off Barren 
Island; thence around yacht Annie, anchored three-quarters of a 
inile north cf the hotel, and return, ten miles, There was a reefing 
breeze from $.H. ail day. The corrected times were; 


Amphion 1 80 02 | a room at Anderton’s Hotel, and arranged for a stea supper in- 
UTOES SEs eee teeqie peer ....1 2800 Blonde,.,-.... rf Ec ear 128 20| stead of the usual dinner, and the meeting is to follow instead of 
Gypsy Baron............ +1 2840 Gracie......-.....Did not finish. preceding the refreshments, evidently with a view to an all-night 
UR essa is eves fe viaveel 23 4B sitting. ; 
OLASS 1. “It is only right that I should exonerate Mr. Turk, the builder of 
PUGET ema! rene ores sink BO HU CO a es trey seal ad tars Hits 1 29 59} Pearl, from any blame for turning out a leaky boat. The very thin 
SUDHIR Pa rnnny ber > wee 1385 00 Plorence.............. Dismasted. | oak plank—far too thin for the work—was put in on my responsi- 
Kate having wan the first raceand second, takes the prize in her | bility contrary to hisadvice. In aiming at getting a very light 
class. The judges were Commodore J, S. Roake, C. Ei Stafford, J. | boat Thave overstepped the mark and sacrificed effic ency, and the 
- Wilson and John ives. thin plank will have to be replaced by stronger material, 


E, B. TREDWEN,.” 


TORONTO SKIFF SAILING CLUB.—The final races of the 
season were sailed on Oct. 16, the first Glass, special elass and elub 
ae being sailed Oe As the weather was extremely 
cold that day only two entries were made, Vice-Commodore Kil- 
sour’s Barb and Capt, Bath's Gladys. These are the favo princi- 
pal boats of our club and are models of the yery best skiffs used on 
Toronto Bay, both being within 18ft. Gin. in length, the Barb being 
sloop rigged and the Gladys alugger, The start was made at 3 P. 
M,, the Gladys getting a slight advantage of about 50 seconds, but 
by the time the boats were around the course once the Barb was 
about 25 seconds ahead, The Gladys sailed faster off the wind but 
the Barb was. quicker by the wi 


THE. A: GC. A, 


Eiditor Forest and Stream: 

Since the formation of the A.C. A, in 1880 more than one thou- 
sand canoeists have been enrolled as members, and yet we must 
conclude from the report of the Treasurer that scarcely one-third 
of these are paid up mémbers at the present time. We must con- 
fess that two-thirds of our old members haye loft the A. C. A, 
Have these two-thirds given up canoeing? Impossible! Once a 
canoeist always a canoeist. Then why do we lose our old mem- 
bers? Is it through their fault or ours? If the former, we cai’t 
help it; if the latter, we must help it if the Association is to em- 
brace every amateur canoeist on the continent. 1 believe it is 
chiefly because they are unable to attend the annual meot, the 
natural time and place for the payment of dues, and the only time 
in the year when they can come in contact with the A. C, A. andits 
officials. If T am right in this, it follows that the formation of 
divisions With their yearly meets will increase our active member- 
ship by making it possible for a far greater number to attend some 
meet, It willincrease, too, the attendance at the annual A, C. A. 
general meet, for the successful racers at the division meets will 
aspire to higher honors. Nor will racers be the only ones attracted 
to the general meet through the pleasures experienced at the 
division meet. Instead, then, of opposing the subdivision of the 
A.C. A. into various branches, every faciliry should be afforded 
for the formation of new divisions. Here in the North we might 
have two divisions, with meets say at Stony Lake and on the St. 
Lawrence, Seven or eight aivisions oreven more might be formed 
withadyantage. . : 

But even with division meets fully established there will always 
be a large number of canoeists unable to attend any mect. To 
bring theseinto the Association and to keep them in it seems to me 
we might utilize our club organizations wilh advantage both to 
the Association and to the elubs themselves. Let the clubs be 
affiliated to the Association, in other words make each club a 
branch of the Association, so that a canoeist by joining an affili- 
ated club becomes a member of the A.C. A, and pays his A. G. A. 
fees and club dues in one sum to the secretary of his club. 

For example, the annual dues of the Q. C. C. are now $8; upon 
uniting it increases its dues to $10 and the secretary collects that 
amount from each member and on May 1, say, sendsa list of all 
the members of his club with $2 for each member to the purser 
of his division. On May 1, say, the division spate Sends a list of 
all the clubs and members in his division and $1 foreach member 
to the secretary of the A.C. A. Early in June the A.C. A. Book 
might be ready with a correct list of divisions, of clubs, of paid up 
members, atid with full information regarding the general meet 
and the meets of the different divisions. 

It seems to me that such an arrangement would be of great ad- 
vantage to the A. ©. A. I know of one club with 33 members only 
(of whom. belong to the A. C. A.; another with 18 and another 
with 12 having one member each, and still another with 15 mem- 
bers hone of whom belong to the Association, With these clubs 
affiliated we should have 78 instead of 9 members. Should someof 
the clubs not wish to be affiliated, any of their members could still 
join the Association as at present, but of course these clubs would 
not then have the right to separate representatives on the nomin- 
ating and other committees of the A. C. A. or any of its divisions. 
It would be so manifestly to their interest, however, to have their 
club affiliate, that union would be sure to follow in a short time. 
Many canosists who are quite unable to attend a meet and who 
take little personal interest in the A. ©. A., are yet anxious that 
their club shall be represented and that it shall receive proper re- 
cognition, and they are very jealous of its honor. Of course those 
who go to a meet will be desirous of going as the accredited mem- 
bers of a club of standing, and they would, therefore, do their ut- 
most to haye their club join, 

Instead of 300 to 400 paid up members, we might then have 2,000 
or more. As this number would yield & yearly revenue much 
larger than necessary, it might be well to reduce the fee to $1 a 
year, half to go to the division. 

It appears to me that this arrangement would ba equally advan- 
tageous to the clubs. The fact that by joining a club a canoeist 
would become a member of a large organization like the A. 0. A,, 
and also of a local division, with all the privileges implied, would 
attract rather than deter canoeists from joining the clubs, while 
the slightly increased dues would keep no one ont, 

In some localities where there are a. number of canoeists with no 
club organization it would be an incentive to the formation of a 
cluh, a proceeding pie Tee to the canoeists themselves, to 
the local division, to the A. C, A. and to Ganoeing in general. 
There are at least five towns and villages within fifty miles of 
Peterbero which have a number of canoeists but no club, nor a 
single member of the A.C, A. With local divisions formed in the 
north a few canoeists might be enlisted from each of these places 
and with these as recruiting officers a club would soon be formed 
in each place. 

The plan here roughly outlined is one method of localizing the 
Association. If it be objected that itis an attempt to induce all 
canoeists to contribute to the support of the Association for the 
henefit of those who attend the meet, it Poth to be borne in mind 
that while these certainly derive the most benefit, yet every canoe- 
ist must be benefited to a considerable extent by the improyements 
in rig and model which result from the meeting of canoeists from 
all quarters at the annual meets. [Wyery canocist, therefore, in 
America should be a member of the A, GC. A. 

Tshould like, Mr. Editor, to see in your columns the views of 
other canocists on this subject. Let it be sifted before the next 
meeting of the executive committee, If it blows hard I'll take in 
a treet or two, or I may drop my sails altogether and paddle ashore, 

COLIN FRASER. 


AND THE CLUBS. 


; wind and maintained the lead until 
crossing the last buoy, thus Winning two cups and a silk ensign. 
The Gladys made a great mistake in taking a long leg inshore 
hoping to get the wind down the streets instead of keeping well 
out. ‘The course of 8miles was sailed iu the following time: Barb 
dh, 538m. 35s., and the Gladys Jh, bom. 8s, Barb thus won by 2m. 33s. 
actual time, but asshe allowed the Gladys 48s. on the course the 
corrected time would place her 1m, 45s, alicad. The wind was N. 
W., and was just the tailend of Thursday’s storm. The club is 
now closed for the season, the bay beginning to lock deserted, only 
a few small boats crossing to the island, taking the one or two who 
are living over there all winter. 


THE PROPOSED CHANGE IN THE ¥. R. A. RULE.—On 
Oct. 12 a meeting of the Council of the Y. R. A. was held at the 
Larghour Hotel, London, at which the present fules and the pro- 

riety of changing them were distussed. On motion of Sir 

iliam B. Forwood the following resolution was passed: ‘That 
a committee be appointed to report upon the working of the two 
measurement rules which aré ow in force, and to suggest any 
alteration to the same which may appear likely to have an_ad- 
vantageous effect on yacht building and yacht racing; and, further 
fo report upon the present classifications of yachts by tonnage and 
Sail area, and to suggest such alterations or new rules of measure- 
ment and classifications as may seem desirable, and that, a sum 
not exceeding £100 be placed at the disposal of the committee to 
defray any of the expenses incidental to the inquiry.” The com- 
mittee appointed included Sir W. B. Forwood, Mr. G. B. Thompson, 
Mr. Henry Crawford, Mr. W. Baden-Powell, Mr. Frank Willan, 
Colonel Leach, Mr. A. Manning, Mr, Francis Taylor, Mr. W.G, 
Jameson, Mr. John Scott and Mr. EH, R, Tatchell. The first meet- 
img of is committee will be held this week and they will report 

y Dee, 1. 

A OHANCE FOR THE PACIFIC YACHTS,—The following in- 
yitation has been received by Com, Caduc, of the Pacific Y. C., 
San Francisco,—loLANI PALACE, Sept, 25, 1886.—To the Commodore 
of the Pacific Yacht Chub, San Francisco: Sir—His Majesty the 
King of Hawaii, desiring to show his appreciation of the friendly 
feelings which have always been shown him by the officers and 
members of the Pacific Yacht Club, has commanded me to extend 
an invitation te your clib to be present at the festivities to be held 
at Tolani Palace, in Honolulu, on the otcasion of his Majesty's 
sth. birthday, the 16th day of November next, His Majesty de- 
sires me further to add that by way of inducing the owners of 
yachts to visit the island he will offer prizes for an ocean race 
from San Francisco to Honolulu, said race to take place so as fo 
admitot the yachts arriving here on or about the 16th of Novem- 
ber next, or a fewdays later. The first prize will be a trophy 
valued at $1,000; the second, valued ai; $500, and tle third, a cup to 
be presented by the Hawaiian ea Association. The race to 

- be under the Auspices of the Pacific Yacht Club. Iwill also beg 
leave to add that a residence will be placed at the disposal of the 
officers and guests coming with any of the yachts under this invi- 
tation. With the assurance of my highést regard and esteem, I 
have the honor to be, sir, your yery obedient seryant—Curtis P, 
JAUKEA, His Majesty’s Chamberlain and Private Secretary. 


SoMp OTHeR WA is always the one you think will get hurt by 
accident, and the “other man’ thinks it will be you. If he is 
right, you will be sorry you didn’t insure in the Travelers of 
Hartford—or your family will,_—Adv. ; 


Canasing. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested tosend to FOREST AND 
SprEAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same, Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND STREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their Jocal 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
Telating to the sport. 


HEAVY VS. LIGHT CANOES. 


(ees following frank and manly letter from My, EB. B. Tredwen, 
long known as one of the yery first of English canoeists, will 
in all probability mark a very innportant turning in British canoe- 
ing, a8 Mr. Tredwen has been the most earnest advocate of the 
heavy canoes, as well as their most successful designer and handler. 
While bate ate fully the extra speed of the light canoes, we 
believe that Mr. Tredwen still underestimates their good cruising 
qualities, both as to speed and safety under cruising rigs, stowage 
space and portability, which latter must po far to offset any 
additione| comfort derived from the lying down position with its 
unhandy deck flaps. The records here tend to show that capsizes 
when cruising, or eyen among fairly expert men when racing, are 
yery few in proportion to the great distances sailed, and certainly 
do not warrant the inference that the deck positionisunsafe. We 
notice that in the last race sailed Mr. Tredwen sat on deck. 
“Lhave read with mich interest your article in issue of Oct. 2, 
on the recent canoe race in America, and haying very carefully 
followed all the full accounts gf these matches, published in For- 
EST AND STREAM, the dAimericdn Oanoeist and the American daily 
papers, and having discussed the matter with Mr. W. Stewart,who 
sailed the 1886 Pearl, [have regretfully come to the conclusion 
that this type of canoe was even more thoroughly beaten than your 
article woul d lead us to suppose. Itis as well that we should accept 
the verdict and look facts fairly in the face, so.as to be prepared ta 
defend our own challenge cup against the contestants that Amer- 
ae doubtless send next sezsoni, 
. 
Lo 


- Untversity ConinGs, Toronto, 


[We have not the full report of the Secretary at hand, but the 
membership is now much Jarger than Mr. Fraser's figures indicate, 
The fact remains, however, that the A, C. A.is yet far from reach- 
ing its limit, and there is a very large field ahead for recruiting. 
The experiment of joining the clubs to the Association was tried 
in 1880, but was abandoned soon as impracticable at that stage of 
caloeing. Now, however, the circumstances have changed greatly, 
and it may be that Mr. Fraser's plan would operate successfully. 
At any rate, itis worthy of a careful consi deration and discussion 
ationcé, as little time remains in which to bring it before tho Exec- 
ve Committee, There is nodoubt but that all canoe clubs should 
ong to the A. O, A., as the objects of both clubs and Association 


: it 
Stewart felis me that although the Pearl leaked badly, he! be 


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are identical, and it is equally certain that the clubs can materi- 


“peed time to carry out, if 


ally advance the interests of the Association witli direct benefit to 
themselves; the only question being one of detail—how the union 
can best be made, There ars many clubsin the country composed 
of active and energetic canocists, who do not number an A. C, A. 
man among their members and who have never attended an 
A.O, A, meet. Were they once joined to the A.C, A. they would 
readily fallinto accord with its work aid see the many mutual 
advantages involved; but keeping out of the circle and maintain- 
ing a complete isolation they have littlé conception of the Associ- 
ation and its workings. 

Tf all the canoeists im the country were members of the A. CG, A. 
its effectiveness would, of course, ‘be greatly increased while the 
expenses would be lessened. Incidentally it is worth noticing 
that, on the mere suspicion of the entrance of a racitig machine 
into the A, C, A., all the racing men are at once in arms to guard 
the interests of cruising boats; a fact which disposes of the objec- 
tion which many make to joining an association which panied tie 
racing. Let us hear more from those interested, and especially 
from some of the unattached canceists.] 


AN ENGLISH VIEW OF AMERICAN CANOEING. 


Ht following letter from Mr, Baden-Powell lately appeared in 

the London Field, and is interesting as showing 2 stranger's 

opinion of American canoeing. We have omitted the account of 
the races as differing little from those already published: 

Twenty years ago in England canoeing was ‘boomed up,” and 
sprang quickly from an obscure and (than thought) eccentric pas- 
time toa popular sport, ‘The stages through which the canoe was 
transtormecd, from a simple river paddling canoes to the eruising 
and yaciug canoe of to-day, are too well known to canoeists to 
render their recapitulation here advisable; and for those who are 
not so well posted in the development of the canoe, an easy tuition 
is at hand in such books as Kemp's ‘Yacht and Boat Sailing,” 
Badeu-Powell’s “Canoe Traveling,” and Stephens’s (New York) 
“Canoe Biiilding.” Onr object here, however, is to chronicle the 
progressed nature of Bee and the form of the canoe in the 
twentieth year ofits publie life,as exhibited at the first inter- 
national Meet of canoeists in America, held in the latter part of 
fhis August, Leaving aside all questions of what is and what is 
not a cAuog, and also the vexed question as to when, where, and 
by whom the canoe of the Red Indian, the Hsauimaux, or the 
South Sea Islander was turned to use for the recreation and sport 
of {he \;white man, we will simpiy take things aszthey are, and note 
the sport as it stands in 1886, Though comparisons, according to 
Mrs. Brown, are “odorous,” they cannot well be avoided, if lessons 
of value are to he extracted from the results of different systems 
worked out in foreign conntries and congregated at_an inter- 
national meet. The popularity of aie rena 4 and eruisine 
—in America and Canada, is simply wonderful when compared 
with the state of the sportin England; but the fact must not be 
lost sight of, that the opportunities for enjoying the sport are 
totally different on the east and west of the Atlantic. In 
America and Canada the chief cities ave almost ‘‘waier borne," 
and lakes and rivers abound within easy reach of thousands 
of towns. Steamer communication everywhere on water 
exists, and railroads and canals intersect the remaining 
country. Hence itis that canoe clubs in America spring up, like 
ouks in the Sussex forests of the old country, and toughen as time 
rolls on. Inter-club meets on convenient waters create a healthy 
vivalty, whether in club turuout, racing competition or camp 
equipment; and finally the association, embracing both American 
and Canadian clubs and unattached canoeists, cements the whole 
body canoeing ip its annual meeis. There is, however, a further 
element, which probably is to be credited with an equal share in 
the creation of this success, and that is the dominating type of 
canoe, Nearly 90 per cent. of the canoes present at the American 
Association mest this year were, in a general sense, identical; 
though, of course, different in details of model, tig and internal 
fitments, they were closely allied asrefards leading features of 
design. Speaking generally at present, and leaving details to be 
considered hereafter, the canoes from both America and Canada 
are “cruising canoes,” in the manipulation of which paddling and 
sailing take about equal share; the boat, being lizht in build and 
fittings, and of fine lines, is easily paddleable, and being fitted with 
a centerplate and (mostly) a drop rudder, and spreading a large 
area of sail,is made to sail vather effectively, with little or no 
ballast, by her owner sitting out on the weather side of the deck, 
keeping her keel downward by means of balancing the sail pres- 
sure by his own weight in any required direction. Such boats are 
effective both as cruisers and racers, are easily handled ai the 
home, boathouse, or for steamer or railroad traveling; they have 
comparatively few and simple fittings, and are, or ought to be, 
moderate as to cost and expense of working. The canoes which 
fringe these cruising canoes on either side, and léaying out purely 
paddling canoes, are, on the smaller side, the nondescript class of 
canoe hailing from the early ages of the sport, or the product of 
the inexperienced amateur (and often professional) brain and 
hand; and, on the larger side, the canoe more fenerally designed 
for and used in sailing on open waters and sea, cruising, 

As mentioned above, a rough or general sifting of the canoes 
present at the meet gives three general classes, apartfrom paddling 
canoes. Tho first division takes in a crowd of craft old and new 
—good, serviceable, boats, no doubt, and of use and pleasure to 
their owners, but. of no special or individual merit; in short, canoes 
in which faults in model, construction, fitting, rig, and perform- 
ance are glaringly evident, The sscond division takes in ¢he 
majority of the canoes present, viz., rigged cinising canoes; and 
the third division embraces canoes equally perfectin model, fitting 
aud rig, but designed for other purposes and for manipulation of 
a different nature. In the first division will be found some canoes 
constructed on the old models of fifteen years back, the model, 
and ideed the boat, good enough to perform well in to-day's races, 
but utterly wanting in the modernized fittings of rudder, center- 
plate and rig. Others again, little sharp-pointed canoes, of little 

eam and less floor, built under the mistaken notion that a small 
narrow, sharp-floored canoe is the only one for river work, and 
that to enjoy such work occasionally, sailing and carrying capa- 
city must be relinquished; whereas, as a fact, many of the fu y- 
rigged centerplate canoes, in which sailing, racing and campin 
can be enjoyed to the full, are far better performers at river anc 
“rapid running” work (when put in order for such work) than 
these specially designed little craft. 

Take two canoes for a week's river cruise, 
crait, narrow and crank, but light to paddle, and the other com- 
paratively bulky and with ability to be rigged for longer and more 
open cruises, and to carry stores, étc, The special river canoe will 
at best not exceed the other in speed by more than a quarter mile 
per hour, and will tire, wet and cramp her owner far soouer than 
ths more roomy, floaty craft. It isthisimperfect class of canoe which 
is Yesponsible fov choking off many a hopeful recruit to canoeing, 
She is the “lag behind” on the club cruise; she fails conspicuously 
at sailing, owing to being inefficiently rigzed and of faulty balance, 
as between sails and hull, Ten to one her centerboard, if she has - 
one, is in the wrong place, and her masts too faratt. Her Tig is 
generally small and heavy, and itis thought quite a feat if she is 
got to “stay” without the use of the paddle. Her best virtue js 
that she can be sed for rough work or traveling, with the plens- 
ant feeling that strained, holed or even completely smashed up. 
the owner loses little, and the canoeing world is rid of a “bad 
egg.’ The second division—roughly mada above for the urposes 
or comparison—as a matter of fact, include practically the whole 
of American effective canoes: and though this division is capable 
itself of a sub-division and must be sub-divided for purposes of 
comparison, it has some yery marked peculiarities, common 
throughout, which give it character over and above what has gone 
before and existed in other countries, It is common to the whole 
of this class of American cruising canoes that to obtain the best 
sailing results, the principal balancing for sail carrying purposes, 
is obtained by the man sitting on deck and leaning out to windward. 
Next we see a general feature that all are comparatively fully 
rigged; moderate as compared with Hnglish racine canoes, heavily 
as compared with English cruising canoes, and that the sail plans 
as a whole rin much of @ muchness as to area, and in practice itis 
by De Means common for the largest areas to win. All these canoes 
are fitted with centerplates of one form or another: and nearly ali 
have drop plate rudders, steered by hand tiller ondeck, Over and 
above these the differences between boat and boat are sli Lit; 
models of considerable name, appear, when critically examine , to 
hold but a distinction with each other without a difference, Lead- 
ing dimensions vary through the whole fleet, say 4 hundred, by no 
more than a range of some Sin. or soat length, or din. of heam, and 
depth within 2in, to din. at the ontside, except, of course, one or 
two extremespecimens. In regard to ballast, however, a difference 
amounting almost to a classification does exist, Thereare the flat— 
floored models carrying no ballast beyond alight centerboard: then 
the deep rising floor models with some 70 or 1001bs. of ballast and 
Moderate weight of boards; and, finally, the “heavy weights,” 
carrying a substantial amount of ballast and board. Long before 
this reaches the Field, the results of the various races will have 
been published. If may therefore be as well to review the Traces 
right here, and then proceed to discuss the various models and 
their behavior; and when races are sailed day by day and away 
from the reach of the builder of the boat, it is no easy matter to 
rectify accidents or to discover hidden leaks; and such matters 
not skilled workmanship also, ‘The 


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— a 


[Ocr, 28, 1886. 


strong probability, however, is that, had the Pearl and Nautilus 
been in best form they would have been close up to the front; that 
on areaching wind, with a lumpy sea, the long and hollow-bowed 
American canoes, with owner outboard, would have won; that in 
a light wind, beating and running, the English boats would have 
won, and possibly also in a heavy sea and wind, The lessons 
learned in the racing will assist in criticising the models, especially 
taking in the New York races, where Nautilus, at any rate, was 
sailing up to or near her proper form, haying been fitted with an 
ample and strong drop rudder. a 

On both sides of the water it was anticipated that the races 
sailed at the A. C. A. meet on the St. Lawrence this autumn would 
furnish valuable data, on which theories of the past and present 
would be upheld or exploded, and possibly the “perfect” canoe 
be pointed out. As far as the “perfect” canoe is concerned, noth— 
ing of the kind has come to light; indeed, a careful and unbiased 
analysis of results throws the definition of the “perfect” canoe 
further into the mysterious future than before. The sailing races, 
so far as they went, proved that, in the circumstances under which 
they were held, canoes with comparatively small sails, little or no 
ballast, small centerplates, but with the man sitting outside of 
the gunwale, were able to beat the English canoes which sailed 
with large sails, heayy ballast and heavy centerplates, and with 
the owner lying down or sitting on the floor of the canoe. The 
beatings were fair and square, as they stood, and remained so 
even after deducting allowances, which should in fairness be men- 
tioned in connection with the English canoes. The race course as 
laid out is an equilateral triangle of half-mile sides. The wind- 
ward buay, as it happened in two out of the three races, in- 
cluding the cep race, lay pretty close to and nearly to leeward 
of a small, rocky island, which rendered the wind at that buoy 
very shifty and uncertain in strength, The strength of the cur- 
rent also yaried considerably, probably being affected by winds 
away on Lake Erie, However, the two facts in relation to Pearl 
and Nautilus, the English canoes, and which were very fairly 
acknowledged on all hands, were, that Pearl during the whole of 
the races leaked so badly as to be sailing almost watterlogged; and 
as to Nautilus (quoting from the official report), ‘“Previous to the 
race Nautilus had her brass drop rudder badly damaged by a 
canoe striking it and bending it out of shape; though repaired, it 
was still in bad condition, and steered the boat unevenly on differ- 
ent tacks;” indeed, it was rather more than this, as when the 
canoe was on starboard tack it was of no effect at all, and the miz- 
zen sail had to be hauled up and down to try to steer the boat. 
This drop rudder had a drop of over 12in,, and a jury rudder of 
wood which was afterward fitted had only a drop of some 3in., and 
was found almost useless in a boatso‘‘rockered” up as is Nautilus; 
especially in rough water. In these circumstances the English 
boats were at an unusual disadvantage in races so crowded with 
competitors and with so short a length of course, yiz., three miles, 
in half-mile lengths. 

Tn passing, aS itis not intended here to record all the racing 
which took place, but only to chronicle the important sailing, it 
may be well to note that out of six paddling races (single), three 
were for canoes loaded so that canoe and load should weigh (a) 
2001bs., (b) 1601bs., (c) 120Ibs. These races are of great importance 
in favor of the general cruising canoe, in that a racing canoe 
loaded down to, say, a total of 1601bs. has little if any advantage 
over a cruising canoe of that weight naturally. It would be an 
extremely good rule, whatever clubs may choose to do, if an as- 
sociation such as the A. OC. A. should for the benefit of all-round 
canoeing, require that in every race, whether paddling or sailing, 
competing canoes should be bound to carry load within the canoe 
—say 60lbs., 8Clbs., or 100lbs.—fairly representing the weight of 
stuff usually carried on a cruise. A monstrosity created solely for 
racing would hardly succeed under such restriction, and a good 
all-round boat would only be fairly ballasted thereby. 

Take, for instance, an ordinary outfit of clothes—tent, bed, cook- 
ing gear and stores—fit for a_week’s cruise; it will not be much 
under 60lbs., however sparingly formed up, and most likely over 
80lbs, No boat cruises empty, why should she race empty? The 
true test to be aimed at is the cratt which carries its load fastest 
and in the most seaworthy manner, not the craft that only sails 
fastest as an empty shell, skimming the surface of the water, kept 
from capsizing and swamping only by the superior acrobatic 
powers of her owner. ‘ 

Looking carefully at the Pecowsic and her performance, one can 
safely predict that Pecowsic loaded would not have the speed or 
the success she has as an “empty;” indeed, if a load had to be car- 
ried, no one would build a V-floored, hollow-lined Pecowsic. On 
the other hand, Vesper (second to Pecowsic in the other races and 
winner of the cup race), a flat-floored canoe with good freeboard, 
would she haye performed equally well with a load on board? 
Her owner says certainly not, she is doing her best when perfectly 
empty, if slower when loaded, there is a fault Somewhere in her 

esign. 

Who would suffer by having to carry a reasonable amount of 
weightinarace? Only the owners of racing machines. Whether 
the canoe and her fittings should be included with a reasonable 
“Joad”™ to form a certain class weight is a question for further con- 
sideration, but a racing shell ballasted by her owner sitting far 
outside her, is quite as much, if not more, a racing machine than 
is the deep canoe ballasted with lead and heavy plate. 


THE MEET OF 1886. 
SAILS AND RIGGING. 


fl es yarious rigs present at the meet were never of so varied a 
character before, nor were there ever present such excellent 
examples of the yarious types. The Mohicans had several very 
good suits of their peculiar sail, besides some good rigs from other 
elubs. Pecowsic set a good example of simplicity and efficiency, 
while the balance lugs were certainly represented as they never 
before have been, by the neat and elegant rigs of Pearl and 
Nautilus. Never before has such an opportunity been given to com- 
pare the rigs, and never before has the sail question been brought 
so prominently forward. One point at least was settled, the 
absence of any serious tendency toward over canyasing, and no 
further rules are at present necessary to prevent such an evil, as 
the fastest canoes were only moderately served out with muslin. 

The American and English rigs were brought into direct com- 
petition, with the result that the former won. They were also by 
ne means inferior in quality and make of sails, but markedly so 
in neatness and finish of spars and rigging. 

The success of Mr. Barney’s three-masted schooner, although 
she used only two sails at the meet, has occasioned much surprise 
and set many to work at asking questions. The following letter 
condenses some pretty difficult questions into little space, and 
though the answers are hard to find, we are expected at least to 
point out a way to them. Perhaps the writer is a little hard on 
the poor editor, but we will let that _go at tess and leave it to 
the future to show whether the Snake is able to get and keep to 
windward of an ink bottle. His letter reads as follows: 


Bditor Forest and Stream: ; 

If you please, Mr. Editor, will you tell me what makes the Pe- 
cowsic goso fast. And while you are about it, kindly state which 
is the best model for a canoe and which is the fastest rig. I want 
to know what to get for next year, and afriend of mine told re 
that this year’s meet would settle all the questions and conur - 
drums, and that the New York Club would publish a complete set 
of answers in one of their newspapers and magazines. Of course, 
we other A. C. A. sailors have some answers of our own, but és 
every one knows, sailors are better at asking questions and literary 
men at answering them, orat any rate, at getting their answers 
published. That old riddle of the aig now. Was I not prepared 
even to contradict an editor? and did I not go so far as to offer to 
the yacillating world a final complete and perfect solution of that 
perplexing problem. And now here is a man who apparently has 
not availed himself of the advantages placed at his disposal by the 
literary fellows, yet in spite of this benighted isolation (perhaps, 
also, because of it) he startles us with another addition to the yol- 
ume of new answers to old riddles, and “gets there” with it more 
than once. Itis very proyoking; but if a rival will not go as slow 
as we do, we must try to even up by going as fast as he does. We 
don't want to hold him back, That isn’t the way at all, even 
if he brings out a craft which we fear will drown him; 
that is his affair, provided he or his imitators do not mon- 
opolize the attentions of the life-saving service. Then the 
dreaded degeneration of the fleet of fast cruisers into a small 
squadron of racing machines is a bogey not worth scaring about or 
declaiming against, not yet. If ever it becomes so the A.C, A. will 
see toit. The legislation on this question is. already good, but its 
chief value lies in the indication it affords of the spirtof the 
Association. Those who framed the rules against machines will 
fyame more when necessary, But an experiment by une man, 
whether successful or otherwise, does not necessarily produce a 
jost of imitators, and, therefore, does not require rules to regulate 
it, Let us see. Legislation should be deliberate. It may become 
necessary to forbid sails that cannot be set and lowered from the 
cockpit and deck seats which extend beyond the beam of the boat; 
put let those few who propose such remedies wait until we know 
whether we haye any need of them. Most evils will correct them- 
selves ina little while, Meantime we must get to work a 
find out what of good is in these little surprises and why it is good. 
What makes Pecowic go so fast? That's whatI want. Idon’t 
want Pecowsic. The tenth commandment shall be kept. But I 


in to, 


would give my garboard streak to be able to get to windward of 
her. So would some others. So let us lay our reads together and. 
worry through the conundrum once more. And then let some 
other fellows try. First, a few facts to give a foundation for the 
pile of propositions. Pecowsie is fast. ow fast? Under limited 
sail she was nearly 7min. in 70 faster than the second (Venture). 
In the unlimited race she was nearly 2min. in 45 faster than the 
second (Vesper). In the A. C..A. Challenge Cup she was second 
8sec. in about 99min. behind Vesper. In the consolation cup race 
she was a little over Imin. in 115 faster than Vesper. 

The first two races were crowded to such a degree as to lessen 
the value of the figures, as there was much of luck and accident 
in position until the first buoy was turned. In the limited sail 
there was a squall and then a calm which favored some more than 
others. Pecowsic’s long lead in this was more than her average. 
In the other three races she was not so far ahead or behind her 
closest competitor, The two cup races gaye the best opportunities 
for comparison, being sailed in fair winds and without crowding. 
In the A. C, A, cup race she sailed the whole time in close com- 
pany with the Vesper, on the reach the two were as nearly even 
as possible, Pecowsic gaining a trifle if the wind shifted ahead and 
Vesper when it came more free. Then on the windward leg of the 
course came Pecowsic’s greatest performance. She would glide 
up on the weather quarter of her riyal, turn abeam, then ahead 
almost as easily as it is to write it and nothing would avail. Then 
she made an awkward turn and then began the run home more 
together again. in this she was visibly uncomfortable, carrying 
her sail with less ease than Vesper yet losing distance. This race 
Was one with a good deal of maneuvering at which Pecowsic was 
weak and Vesper strong, so the next one (the consolation cup) was 
interesting again. Itwas a long run and a longer beat back, a 
thrash against a considerable current in a strong wind with only 
one turn to make. At the start Pecowsic and Vesper were very 
even, at about a mile Pecowsic led, at 14 miles Vesper led, at the 
turn Pecowsic was well ahead, Veener haying made an ill-judged 
change of trim and lost position badly. Still the finish was close. 
‘This brief resumé shows that Pecowsic, while fast every way, is not 
phenomenal in running or reaching; but can be rivaled by canoes 
of the cruising type. Her superiority is in windward work, and 
this is what we must study. In moderate winds with nearly 
smooth water she is a wonder, but on the long beat in rough water 
she only held the distance lost by Vesper, if, mdeed, the latter did 
not reduce it, showing that Pecowsic was (as many expected) a less 
able boat in hard work than ineasy, We have then three victories 
for “the wonder,” in which, on her windward-work, she was aston- 
ishing, and on other courses fleeter than old champions and about 
equal with the new. To what was this superiority due? Not en- 
tirely to her lines, else she would have sailed free as well as she 
did close-hauled, Nor to her handiness or stability, else she would 
not have lessened her windward power in heayy weather. Nor 
was it due to the manner of sailing her; this was as is customary. 
Ti was due chiefly to the rig. Now, in what was this peculiar? The 
three njasts occasionally carried need_not be discussed, she was 
sailed oftener with only two. The sails were “leg o’ mutton” or 
trysail shape, laced to masts of admirable lightness and grace, 
tapering to delicate tips, beginning, in fact, like masts and ending 
like the light yards of Johicans. Vhere was no yard off to one 
side to sail worse on one tack than the other and make with the 
mast a bad windage. Everything smooth and slippery, no cord- 
age of reef lines or eyen halliards, just a surface of muslin alike 
on both tacks. And then see how it trimmed, Look at Stoddard’s 
photograph of the Pecowsic. The booms are sheeted in almost 
flat fore and aft, sheets rove through a ring on deck amidships. 
There is the secret then. If the Vesper pointed up on the same 
course her peak would flap, and on one tack at least the mast 
would throw a lot of wind out of the luff, But Pecowsic sails that 
way best. Of course she must carry this rig very nicely balanced 
on her board (the latter was moved recently) and very probably the 

roportions of her main and mizzen (more nearly equal than usual) 
elp her steadiness in flaws. But the main points are the absence 
of spars and cordage usually considered indispensable and conse- 
quent ability to trim in sheets much closer. It is probable that an 
equally light boat of another model would do very similarly with 
that rig, and on the other hand, that Pecowsic if rigged with bal- 
ance lugs or Mohicans would not be extraordinary. But this is a 
ain of speed at the expense of mechanism necessary for safety. 
he problem, then, is not only to build and rig to rival the Pecow- 
sic, but to do so without discarding the halliard and reef line, and 
pro bono publico any one who can should send an answer to this 
conundrum and help us keep comparative safety in the excitement 
of our canoe races and beat the so-called racing machine with fair. 
comfortable cruising craft, and if possible without additional 
legislation. : ; BR. W. G._ 

[Uur correspondent has answered his own questions as far as it 
is possible to do so in general terms. As soon as we can publish 
the lines and sail plan of Pecowsie, canoeists can study the pecu- 
liarities of the rig, and perhaps some one may devise the improve- 
ments suggested above. | 


As far as Pecowsic’s success is concerned the major cause is not 
difficult to find, and Mr. Gibson answers it plainly above. It has 
been no secret to canoeists for years that a simple leg of mutton 
sail with the center of effort and center of gravity of rig kept very 
low, the sall trimming flat, and with little gear, is a most effective 
sail. No other can equal it in two great points, simplicity and 
propelling power to windward with a minimum of heeling power, 
and if this were all, the question ofrig would never haye been 
unsettled as it was six years since by the balance lug, a sail gen- 
erally objected to on its first appearance, driving out the leg of 
mutton sail then in general use about New York. There are, 
however, other considerations of no less importance in a canoe 
vig, for instance the question of spreading a sufficient area, and 
that of equal importance, of a rig that can be readily set, stowed, 
reefed and handled. Perfect as it is in some respects it is on these 
latter points that it was long since condemned and abandoned, 
to be recuscitated to such good effect in the Pecowsic. Before 
going further it is necessary to examine the sails of Pecowsic as 
shown in the following cut. 


CANOE PRECOWSIC. 


The sails are as follows; 


Hoist. Foot. Area No. of Battens. 
He In. Ft. a a - 
Fail a =“ 
ag 2, 10 5 10 28 Z 
Bt 10 5 10 33 2 
4. 10 5 10 38 Pr 
Db, 118 5 10 42 3 


The sails shown in the sketch are Nos. 5, 42ft.; 1, 22ft,; a total of 
82sq. ft., the greatest spread ever used bein 105ft. The sails used 
in the meet races, the winds being moderate to strong, were 
limited area, 2 and 5, /0ft.; unlimited, 8 and 5, 75tt.; trophy race, 
2and 5; International, 2.and 4, 66ft, fo remove the first objection 
to the leg of mutton sail, alack of area, Mr. Barney has _resorted 
to the expedient of putting the area in three sails instead of two, 
the three mast tubes being the same size and all masts inter- 
changeable, He hasalso added battens, thus increasing somewhat 
the area for a given length of ROU, of necessity limited in this 
case, but the sails may still be classed as leg of mutton. The other 
objection, as to facility of handling, he has not dealt with except 
in so far that we believe he claims that any sail may be read a 
shifted and stowed below, another being set, in its place if desired, 
Pecowsic, a long and narrow canoe without weight, requires only 

limited sail area, and is of a form readily driven by small narrow 


sails, in fact her greatest spread was Y5ft., while she sailed with as 
little as 66ft., less than the mainsails alone of the other canoes. — 
With such a model a small, low rig, while a necessity, is also an 
advantage; but is the same applicable to a canoe which carries 
85ft. or over in light winds? The sail spread can be had in good. 
shape for speed in racing, but three masts would be necessary, and 
this involves a rig that few canoeists, we think, would fancy. The 
booms are short, the rig is low and easy on the boat, and the sails 
may be trimmed flat; but the great defect of the rig is the difficulty 
ot changing the area. The foremast cannot be shifted when once 
under way in a race, if indeed it can be reached at any time when 
away from the float, and in any breeze such as would cause him to 
reef the canoeist would find great difficulty in shifting for a smaller 
sail. He might handle the mainsail, perhaps, at will, setting a 


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OANOE VESPDR. 


larger or smaller one, and possibly reach the mizzen; but if afloat 
with large foresail set he must hang to it until land is reached, or 
if No, 3, for instance, is set forward and the wind falls, there is no 
chance to shift to No. 5, In short, it would seem impracticable to 
so canvas the canoe at all times as to have her near her best, while 
the entire rig is lacking in adaptability to the changes of weather 
and courses. The foresail may be brailed up, but it cannot be 
stowed or reset at will. 


CANOE LASSIE. 


With the lugsail of any formas now rigged such a change can 
be easily made, even from the deck seat, within large limits. The 
mainsail of 70 or 75ft: can be reduced quickly to say 50 or 35ft., with 
the mizzen of 25ft. shortened to15 or stowed at will to be easily 
hoisted again, the boards and drop rudder aiding to maintain the 
balance, Of course the large mainmast is immovable in the bows, 
but the sail and spars can be at once dropped on deck. Of course 
there is the disadvantage mentioned by Mr. Gibson, of a heavy 
spar that sags to leeward and is faulty on one tack in particular, 


=~ s}semeee 


TN wih 


CANOE NAUTILUS, 


but this is inevitable to a certain extent, If itis to be improved it 
must be-in the direction of a short stiff yard, so hung as to fall off 
as little as possible. The Mohican rig, with ifs many good points 
has fet plat | a long, poorly supported yard, which must ac 
as stated. 

We should like ta see the principles of the Pecowsic rig fully 
worked out and tried on other canoes, as will pera natly be done 
this winter. In the meantime there is a large field for improve- 
ment in the more common rigs, the Mohican and ordinary balance 
lug. The rig of the Nautilus was a lesson in itself, and the best 
specimen of the kind by along way that was eyer seen in this 
country. The sails were of fine stuff no better than our muslin, 
and instead of narrow bights they had only a double row of 
stitches from foot to head at interyals to stiffen the fabric and pre- 
vent stretch. The edges were taped as ours are, and there was 
little difference throughout in quality. In the spars, however, a 
jarked difference was visible; the material was all grown spruce, 
the sticks of the requisite size with only a shaving taken off he- 
side the bark, instead of being sawn from large plank as is the 
custom here. The result was that they were light, stiff and reli- 
able, while they hada shape to them which shamed the work of 
most of our builders which resembles either a broom stick or a 
baseball bat, according to the taste of the rigger. The masts were 
specially fine, being cut square below*deck to fit a wooden tube (a 
thin one of sheet brass would be lighter and better), then worked 
tos round just above deck. The mizzen mast was the smaller, 
but a square wooden block was fitted to drop into the fore tube 
and make a step for itif the mizzen was fo be set in place of the 
mainsail. The ppare were very light, but all were strengthened by 
fish battens, light strips of strong wood lashed firmly to them, The 
blocks and Ben gave evidence of the deep-water 1 pinine of the 
crew, in neat servings, lashings and splices, the rig as a whole being 


OT. 28, 1886.] 


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277 


very perfect. Each sail was quickly set or stowed by the owner, a 
strong bag covering it and the mast when not in use. Pearl was 
rigged in a similar manner, but used bamboo spars instead of 
spruce. : } 
In nearly all American canoes there is room for improvement in 
the details of rig; materials and proportions of spars, lead of lines, 
lashing and splicing,.and in other similar points. There are too 
many sharp corners, too many knots, too much flimsy work. In 
reset the rigs are much better than in detail, but still some good 
oats were woefully hindered by outrageous rigs. Experiment is 
all very well, we cannot have too much of it; but when a man who 
has done little sailing comes to rig a canoe, his best plan is to fol- 
low exactly the rig of one of the acknowledged leaders. He will 
thus be sure of haying a fairly good rig, and when once proficient 
in its use he can proceed to better it In his own way. Unfortu- 
nately, this plan is not always followed, as was seen in several 
cases at the meet. Sooneror latter the rash experimenter is apt to 
fall into line after a season or two has been wasted. 
For use of the cuts in this article we are indebted to the courtesy 
of the American Canoeist. 


ROYAL C. C. 


O* Saturday, Oct. 9, with a down-stream wind, a match was 
sailed in Teddington Beach, open to all classes of canoes, for 
a prize yalue £3 3s., presented by Mr. H. B. Tredwen. The entries 
were: Sunbeam, Mr. B. Rhodes; Foamfleck, Mr. A. B. Ingram; 
Sabrina, Mr, Rede Turner, and Pearl, Mr. E.B. Tredwen. Mr. 
George Herbert officiated as officer of the day. The canoes sailed 
under time allowance, as per sealed handicap, Pearl scratch, the 
others receiying a percentage of the time occupied by the first 
canoe in completing the course. Sunbeam received 60 per cent., 
Foamfieck 50 per cent., Sabrina 45 per cent. The start was, at 
4:05 P, M., when Pearl crossed with a good lead, followed by the 
others close together; three rounds were sailed. In the second 
round Foamfieck, in bearing away to avoid collision with a skiff, 
was thrown on her beam ends and shipped alot of water, and 
Sabrina, sailed without ballast, capsized, Pearl was sailed with- 
out ballast, crew on deck; the crew of Foamfleck alone adhering 

to the recumbent position. The rounds were completed: 
ist Round, 2d Round. 3d Round. Elapsed 


Sunbeam won by eight minutes, Foamfleck and Pearl dead heat 
for second place. 3 

On Wednesday, the 13th, another sealed handicap for a similar 
prize was sailed with an unsteady N.W. wind, the contestants 
being: Akaroa, Mr. A. B. Ingram; Sabrina, Mr. R. Turner; Foam- 
fieck, Mr. W. H. Roberts; Spindrift, Mr. H. Roberts. The start 
was effected at 4:05, and Foamfleck led to the lower sien followed 
by Spindrift, Sabrina and Akaroa, the last-named making a bad 
start. Spindrift was very unfortunate in getting becalmed, and 
Sabrina lost a great deal in the last run by setting a spinnaker 
with a wind nearly abeam. Akaroa, very well sailed throughout, 


came in an easy winner. Times; 

: Ist Round. 2d Round. 8d Round. Finish. 
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SHH NMI ame SLA aynoretel on 4 20 00 4 39 00 4 58 00 5 23 30 
SSYETU TAG halt rE Sewone he os a 4 24 00 4 49 00 5 12 00 not timed. 
Woamileelhe..< : ios dst ees 4 21 00 4 41 30 5 05 00 not timed. 


Itis paeeed to hold in Teddington Reach, to-day, at 4 P. M., a 
scratch race under sealed handicap, for a sweepstakes; entries on 
the spot.—The Field, Oct. 16. 


PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MEET.—Mr. S. R. Stoddard, of 
Glens Falls, N. Y., has sent us some very fine photos of the last 
meet, both views of the camp and of the leading boats. We com- 
mend the latter to all who wish to study carefully the boats and 
races, a8 the rigs are yery clearly shown and much may be learned 
by a careful study of them, as the sails are shown with absolute 
accuracy. 


PHOTOS TO EXCHANGE.—We have received from Mr. Geo. 
F, Holmes some photos of his canoe yawl Cassy for exchange for 
rire canoe photos and will forward a copy in return for any 
sent us. 


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Answers to Correspondents. 


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teeth have been shed and replaced by permanent teeth? Do dogs 
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of a dog by appearance of teeth. Four months is very early to 
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DEERHOUNDS. 


Fee $50. 
25. 


Champion Chieftain, 
Champion Bran, - a 


FOX-TERRIERS. 


Fee $15. 
15. 


Belgrave Primrose, 
Raby Jack, - - oe 


BULLDOGS. 


Ch. Robinson Crusoe, 
Champion Tippoo, - La: 


Fee $25. 
25. 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


IN THE STUD. 


Ilford Cromwell 


CHAMPION MASTIFF. 


Fee $50. 


DEBONAIR, 


First prize winner in open mastiff class at 


Waverly, N. J. 
Fee $50. 

Having purchased these dogs, together with 
the champion bitches Lorna Doone and Bal Gal 
from Dr. J. F. Perry (Ashmont), I offer the dogs 
in the stud, and will be able to supply pups from 
the bitches. 

For further information address 

H. GERALD HULL, 


oct28,tt Saratoga, N. Y. 


Roweh-Coated Scotch Callies 


OR SHEEP DOGS. 


IN THE STUD. 


NULLAMORE (Litter brother to England’s 
champion Dublin Scot). . ‘ 
Imported BLUE JACKET, a splendid speci- 
men of the Blue Mirle. 
Dogs and puppies for sale. 
Apply for particulars to 
CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS, 


oct2Z8, tt P. O. Box 1630, Philadelphia. 

Seen eee, 

Gus Honahu 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T. Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $85. A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street. Charlestown. Mass. 


Little Red Rover, 
(Obo I1.—Woodstock Dinah). Fee $25. Only 
solid red cocker stud dog in America. Ist, open; 
2d, puppy class, Newark N. J., 1886; 1st, open; 2d, 
puppy class, New York, 1886. 
OBO, JFr., 
(A.K.R. 1481), solid black. Fee $20. Prize win- 
ner in principal shows of America, 
Black, black and tan and chestnut and tan pup- 
pies for sale. CHARLES M. NELLES, Brant- 
ord, Canada. oct21,4t 


End 


Ghee Hemet. 


SALE.— POINTER AND SETTER 
as from the following celebrated field 
trial stock: By Tammany ex Hops (litter sister 
to the first-class F.'T. winners Malt and Main~- 
spring), three handsome liver and white dogs, 
one black and white bitch. By Dashing Rover ex 
Rance (sire and dam of Belle of Piedmont), dog 
and bitch, black, white and tan. By Dashing Royer 
ex Nellie Bly, three dogs black and white. By 
Buckellew ex Marchioness, three dogs, black, 
white and tan. Apply to CAPT. McMURDO, 
Field Trial Kennels, Vharlottesville, V He Aste 
—————— 


To Close Out. 


Will sell cheap extra nice red Irish setters 
whelped May 9, 1886, from Ino (A.K.R. 3789) by 


FE 


hampion Glencho. Send stamp for printed 
oaitlenoe: TL. WESTON, 494 Washington st., 
Boston, Mass. oct21,tf 


Le 

O EXCHANGE FOR WELL BROKEN SET- 
i ter or pointer, Boot pedigree, a fine P, Web- 
ley & Son’s 12-g. B. L. gun. tite J. W. TAN- 
TRUM, P. O. Box 1074, Middletown, Conn, Have 
red Irish pups by Sarsfield out of Noreena and 
Maud Fisher, and by Nimrod out of Bizora for 
sale, Write for particulars with stamp. oct7,4t 


Ghe Kennel. 
FOR SALE. 


THE PUREST BRED 


ST, BERNARD PUPPIES 


Hyery offered in this country, ought to be of great 
interest to breeders. 


By JUPITER ex BEDA (A.K.R. 3962). 


Jupiter is owned by the Geheimriithin von 
Deichmann in Switzerland, who purchased him 
from the monks on the grand St. Bernard Moun- 
seers igs vals é 

eda took 2d prize at Basle, Switzerland, Ma 
1885, and was imported July 15, and whelped ‘Aue 
14, 1886. 
These pups are very fine, and are the purest 
stock possible. 

Also a litter of puppies, by Nero (A.K.R. 3762) 
ex Flora II. (A.K.R. 3149). 

Also all my grown dogs for sale, very cheap, as 
on account of lack of necessary time, have de- 
cided to give up breeding. 

Address W. J. EHRICH, 

care Ehrich Bros., 8th ave. & 24th st., 
or at residence, 306 W. 458th st., N. Y¥. 
octl44t 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS 


FOR SALE. 
Prize winners and pups from prize winners. 
Address WEYMOUTH KENNELS, 
oct?,4t Weymouth, N. J. 


rn 
OR SALE.—POINTERS, SETTERS, BHA- 
. gles, trained and untrained. Fine litter of 
liver and white pointer puppies, by champion 
Duke ex Grace (A.K.R. 1250). Also litter of lemon 
and white setter pups, by Rock (Rock—Hazel 
Kirk) ex La Belle Creole (A.K.R. 3036). Box 472, 
Pittsburgh, Pa. f 


M” PLEASANT GORDON KENNELS.— 
J For Sale—Thoroughbred solid black-tan 
prize-winning Gordon setters, all ages, from the 
best blood that can be procured regardless of cost. 
Orders taken and promptly attended to; satisfac- 
tion guaranteed. C. T. BROWNELL, P. 0. Box 
335, New Bedford, Mass. 


A Llewellin Setter For Sale. 


WILSON, 
P. O, Box 6, Billerica, Mass. oct21,2t 


ST. BERNARDS. PUGS. 


St. Bernard Pups by Merchant Prince, Apollo, 
Rudolph I1., Alp I1., handsomely marked, of great 
bone and quality. 

Pug Pups by Bradford Ruby, Master Tragedy, 
Young sels. small and very fine. 

Rudolph Il., fee $30. _ Young Toby, fee $15. 

CHEQUASSET KENNELS 
oct21,3t : Lancaster, Mass. 


GUN (A.K.R. 1538). 


Fee reasonable. Inclose eae 
Pups for sale. Address CHAS. YORK, 9 and 
Granite Block, Bangor, Me. 


English greyhound puppies, bred only from stock 
of well-known field qualities. 
aristocrats of all dogs. DR. VAN HUMMELL, 


Denver, Colo. 


OR SALE.—EIGHT VERY FINE LLEW- 
* ellin setter puppies, sired by the field trial 


OR SALE.—ONE-THIRD BEAGLE AND 

two-thirds foxhound Paps. four months old, 

cheap. Address M.M.BALOOM, Box 94, Painted 
Post, .aY. 7 = 1t 


NGLISH BEAGLE PUPS.-FINEST STRAIN; 

rize-winning stock; low price. Address Py 

KASCHENBACK, 223 S. Main street, Wilkes- 
barre, Pa. oct28,2t 


prize winners Newcastle and Tyne. 
CLUMBER, Billings Bridge P. O., near Ottawa, 
Ont. 


Fo SALE CHEAP OR EXCHANGE.— 
Scotch deerhound bitch. Apply to C. D., 
Box'66, Meaford, Ont. 


GLE PUPS.—FROM PRIZE-WINNING 
Beek sired by Racer II. ex Jewell, full litter 
i hampion Little D 
ired by Fl 


Dixie (a 
will sell cheap. 


DEANE, Box 5?, Somerset, Mass. 


from good hunting stock, full pedigree. Also one 
Spor tivo years old, good, no pedigree. Address 
EO. L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass. oet28tt 


champion Black Pete. 
Darkie, sired by champion Obo IT. 
First come first served at lowest price. Address 


P. CULLEN, Box 129, Salmon Falls, N. H. 
oet7,5t 


eT aT 
SOME IRISH SETTER BITCH FOR 
Bea ee. TY. HENRY ROBERTS, P.O, 


Box 153, Moorestown, N. J. sep23,tf 


a 
Pes SALE RED pals a iaees DUG. 
i b je 3. old, well broken; 
$85. Sr aaress M., on Box 323, Stamford, Conn. 

v 


Chie Kennel. oh 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS. 


For Sale—Fine litter of pups by the celebrated 


ILFORD CAUTION 


Winner of Ist at each Boston, Hartford and New 
York Fanciers’ shows, 1886. These pups are of 
the new type. 

ILFORD CAUTION is acknowledged to be 
the Wee headed mastiff in America if not in the 
world. 

For price and catalogue apply to 

E. H. MOORE, 
Pine Hill Kennel 
Melrose, Mass. 


Hospice Kennels. 


The 
Sst. Bernaras. 

Rough and smooth-coated of the finest strains. 
On Sale—Imported stock; also two splendid lit- 
ters, one by Hector ex Belline Il. (A.K-R. 3053), 
the other by Otho ex Swiss Rhona (A.K.R. 3030). 
Unequalled facilities for the importation of stock 
from Switzerland. Address Arlington, N. J. 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16 inches 
high, dogs and bitches, well broken; $15 each. 
Pups from 6 mos, tol yr. ald, $8 each. Satisfac- 
tion gustaria: WM. W. SILYEY, 1385 South 
Eighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. oct7,tt 


Irish Setters 
Under life insurance at $10. and upwards, by Chief 
outof Youhe, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thoroughly broken on 
fame and good ones. Full explanation by circular. 
Both dogs in the stud at $25 to bitches of guaran- 
teed field quality only. MAX WENZEL, 89 Fourth 
street, Hoboken, N. J. 


DOG BUYERS’ CUIDE. \ 
Oolored plates, 100 engravings |) 
of different breeds, prices they are J] 


Mailed for 15 Cents. * 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, {i 
E4237 S, Highth St. Philadelphia, Pa, yy 


ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES. 


From imported Flora, by Roy ‘Dash III. Bessie), 
whelped March 3, 1886. Dogs or bitches. Will guar- 
antee these pups to be just right; strong nose. na- 
tura] hunters, and very staunch, requiring but little 
trainmg. They are not sold to close out any scrub 
stock or to make room, but were bred especially 
for the trade, and to show as well in the field as on 
paper. Adaress, H. J. PIERRE, Winsted. Coun. 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


A large lot of English setters, takenin exchange 
for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to haye 
fair nose, Ages from6to15 mos. If on imspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the money 
will be returned. ASSOCIATED FANCIERS 
237 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,t 


Fo SALH.ITALIAN GREYHOUND PUPS 
from eee stock. Also fine English pugs. 
HENRY C. BURDICK, 150 Bridge street, Spring- 
field, Mass. sep?,3mos 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 

TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 

st., Exeter, England, has several grand ones for 

sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs 

Besos Diceed and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited. 


Fo SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
septez,tt 


dogs boarded 
teed. Address H. 
Mass. 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
, PALMYRA, N. Y. 


Trish and Gordon setters for work as well as show 
decl7,t? 


FOR SALE. 


DOGS 


ulidogs, pres: 


OR SALE, OR WILL EXCHANGE FOR 
breech-loading shotgun, a fine bred black, 
white and tan Liewellin dog pup. For terms ad- 
dress THOS. SPERRING, Ross st., ERR Pane 
Pa. 


WO NEWFOUNDLANDS AND ONE HAND- 

some fox-terrier puppy for sale cheap; splen- 

did pedigree and unusually smart. A. VAN 
ZANDT, Yonkers, N. Y. 1t 


sive Splinter (W.K.C.S.B. 12,154); dam Nora 
fhe 2702). Winnings: lst, New York, 1882, 
884, 1885 and 1886, beating imp. Rock, Lolleen, 


imp. Nailer, imp. 
Krin I., etc. A good 
MES ET dead game and a capital brood bitch. 


er 
Wee poG TRAINER WITH BEST 

of references as to method and results. Can 
take two or three to train, either setters or point- 
ers, Also trained teams of cockers. Address 


NED DAVIS, 1138 N. Clark st., Chicago, Il. 
oct28,3t . 


ee 
Fob iene Sanaa de No 
0: upp1les, @ an ema a - 
ported stock. Te airess HARRIS G. HULL, Ber- 
lin, N. Y. | 


Nee ee ee rT 
ES SALE. BEAGLES: BROKEN sO ee 
“good starters and/stayers. so some fine 
Sane Address §& CG. GRAFF, 472 Laurel 
avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 1t 


mo =i 
_-BEAGLE BITOH TWO YEARS 
OR ae rabbits. Price $15. Address GEO, 
SHEARER, Renango, Pa. i 


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CONTENTS. 
EDITORIAL. SEA AND RIvER FISHING, 
‘“Nessmuk’s’? Poems. Bassin the Juniata. 
Pet Bears. The White Perch. 


THE KENNEL. 
The Irish Setter Field Trials. 
The American Coursing Club. 
Mastiffs. 
Kennel Notes. 

RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 


Snipe Decoration. 

THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. 
Coast Fishing in Superior.—t. 
An October Day. 

NATURAL HISTORY. 

The areas of Hawking. 


That Thieving Rice Bird. Range and Gallery. 
GAME BAG AND GUN. The Massachusetts Team. 

Haleyon Days.—nr. - The Trap. 

The Brooklyn Gun Club. YACHTING. 

A Double Disaster. Season’s Rec 


ord. 
The Steam Yacht Hanniel, 
The Fleet of Small Cruisers. 
The Clyde Challenge. 
CANOEING. 
A Site for a Salt-Water Meet. 
Resistance Experiments with 
Canoes. 
Paddle and Current. 
A.C. A. Executive Committee 
Meeting. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


The California Quail. 
New England Game. 
North Carolina Grouse. 
My First Duck. — 
Woodcock and Grouse. 
Shore Bird Nomenclature. 
A Mississippi Cat. 
New Jersey Coast Resorts. 
Adirondack Deer. 

SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 
In Northern Michigan. 


SNIPE DECORATION. 


W OMEN are bedecking their headgear with birds’ 

plumage this fall, but according to the testimony 
of one of the dealers in feathers the fashion has been 
modified. It was once the rage to wear dead songsters 
and other non-edible birds of plume. The style now 
affected calls for snipe and other game birds. 

This may be accepted as the direct result of the labors 
of the AUDUBON movement. The efforts of the SoclETy 
have been specifically devoted to suppressing the destruc- 
tion of ‘‘wild birds not used for food.” While feathers 
have not been discarded, it is nevertheless true that the 
particular plumes against which the SocrETy has waged 
war are being put aside, and the plumage of edible or 
game birds is taking their place. In this the AUDUBON 
SOCIETY may see an intimation of its success and the 
beginning of the end. 

While on many grounds the employment of game birds’ 
plumage for bonnet decoration may be as censurable as 
the use of defunct song birds, it will perhaps be more 
difficult to discourage. The dealers who employ gangs 
of gunners to shoot snipe and other migratory game for 
the milliners contend that the law permits killing these 
species, and that itis as legitimate to destroy them for 
their feathers as for their flesh. The only opposition, it 
is said, comes from sportsmen who grumble because the 
birds are killed by professionals, and because they have 
to pay increased wages to baymen. So far the millinery 
men have on their side law and the logic of dollars and 
cents. It is quite true that those who object most strenu- 
ously to the wholesale destruction of game birds for hat 
adornments are the sportmen. [ is also true that visitors 
to the beaches this year have found that the baymen, 
usually glad enough to guide a gunner for the wages paid, 
have been disinclined to waste their time with sportsmen 
when they could make better wages shooting for the 
feather dealers. 

How this new phase of the bird wearing craze is to be 
met and overcome is a problem demanding for its solution 
tact and judgment equal to those which have character- 
ized the efforts of the AUDUBON Society in its song bird 
work, ; | 


— 


‘“ NESSMUEK’S” POEMS. 


Soe correspondents have asked whether ‘‘Ness- 
muk’s” poems have already appeared in print. Some 
haye, “John o’ the Smithy” was originally published in 
the Atlantic Monthly for March, 1868. It attracted much 
attention and provoked much comment, Greeley devoting 
half a column Tribune editorial to it, The poem was 
widely copied, and has taken its place among those 
which are resurrected again and again and go the rounds 
of the newspapers, more often without the authors’ names 
or with wrong credit given; “John o’ the Smithy” has 
been thus erroneously credited to the ‘‘Corn Law Rhymer.” 
The poem ‘Our Camping Ground” was published long 
ago in Putnam’s Magazine; and another, ‘‘Watching the 
River,” had been accepted by Putnam’s, but a friend 
to whom “Nessmuk” had sent a manuscript copy took it 
upon himself to put it into print ina Cincinnati paper 
before it had time to appear in the magazine. ‘May’ 
was printed in Lippincott’s Magazine. “October,” ‘“‘My 
Neighbor Over the Way” and some others were printed 
in the Aldine. 

Many of the poems were written in camp, often on 
birch bark, and “Nessmuk” tells us that a number of 
others so written proved undecipherable because obliter- 
ated by water, or were found mutilated past recognition 
when sorted out from the rest of the dufile. They de- 
served a kinder fate. 


PET BEARS. 


Re two or three years a Cleveland, O., saloon keeper 

has maintained a pet bear in the back yard as an 
attraction to his customers. The yard was also used by 
the dwellers in the adjoining tenement. Last week bruin 
varied the monotony of his captivity by killing and 
partially eating a litile girl, At Newark, O., the day 
before this, another pet bear succeeded in capturing and 
mangling a young woman who had been watching his 
antics.” 

The average chained pet bear is just so much latent 
brutish ferocity, liable at any moment, when occasion 
offers, to develop its bear nature. The only possible use 
of such a creature is that, when the inevitable climax 
comes, the newspapers have a spicy item of news. There 
should be stringent statutes forbidding the harboring or 
maintaining of these so-called pets—with a suitable ex- 
emption, as a matter of course, for such sweet-tempered 
brutes as the Missouri Bicycle Club’s Bike, whose capture 
and winning ways have been described in our columns. 

The FoREST AND STREAM’S grizzlies in the Central Park 
bear pits might also claim exemption from the rule. 
They are well behaved and amiable creatures. But they 
are securely hedged about by strong iron bars. This is 
not so much to protect the public from the bears as to 
protect the bears from the public. Shortly after the 
bears were received at the park, a New York physician 
intimated an inclination to try his hand in a wrestle with 
them, His ardor was cooled when he found out that five 
months before he ever saw the bears three men had found 
it no easy task to handle a single one of the cubs. 


FISH AND GAME RESORTS. 


Ox important service performed by the FOREST AND 

STREAM is directing its readers to desirable fish and 
game resorts. This is a practical service, which, we have 
reason to know, is highly valued. Sportsmen who dis- 
cover a new El Dorado owe it to the craft tomake known 
their good fortune, always provided there be in the dis- 
covered fortunate realm room for all who may come. 
The FOREST AND STREAM is read in every near and distant 
region of the United States and British Dominion, and 
readers in the North are looking for game grounds in the 
South, readers in the East are watching for reports from 
the West, and in turn the Southern and Western readers 
are seeking like information. We invite correspondence 
concerning game countries, routes and accommodations, 
such particulars, in short, as are most likely to be of prac- 
tical help to the army of outers. 


THE WEATHER AND THE BirrDs.—The heavy rain of last 
week made a great change in the shooting. Covers which 
were before too dry to be worked with pleasure or profit 
have yielded fair returns, and a considerable number out 
of the hundreds of gunners who went out on election day 
came home with something to show for the tramp. The 
storm brought on the woodcock in Massachusetts, and 
many flight birds have been taken there, 


WHAT UTTER RupsisuH the petty local game constable- 
ship business often is. Next to the stupidest specimen 
of a white man we ever saw was a game constable who 
once came into this office for instruction about the law 
and his own duties. In nine cases out of ten the game 
constable has no notion of the provisions of the statute he 
is charged with enforcing. Here, for example, is a re- 
quest for light; it comes addressed to the FOREST AND 
STREAM: ‘ , Oct. 27th.—friend sportsman will you 
Please send me the game law of 1886 as I. am game Con- 
stable and I, have a Chance to enforce it send it as soon 
as Posiable and Oblige .’ One would naturally 
suppose that the first thing fora newly appointed game 
constable to do would be to find out the terms of the law; 
but in practice such a supposition would often prove 
erroneous, Some game constableships are very small 
bits of the long tails of the political kites; men appointed 
to such offices go in because they have been good gin-mill 
heelers, or can work ‘‘the boys.” They are the infinites- 
imal political fleas that feed on the fleas next above them 
in the order of political parasites. 


NitRoGEeN.—Mr. Chas. F, Amery’s discussion of the 
rice bird question will have for most readers at least the 
merit of novelty. Ordinary argument about the useful- 
ness or harm of any species of birds has been based upon 
how many insects, or cherries or berries, or how much 
rice it destroyed. That the feathered tribes have had 
anything to do with preparing the earth for plant life and 
with maintaining the fertility of cultivated fields has been 
overlooked, As Mr. Amery putsit, the areument in favor of 
therice bird is this: Without nitrogen, which is a necessary 
constituent of plant life, there could beno rice. Nitrogen 
is supplied by the birds. Without the rice bird the nitro- 
gen could be maintained only by use of fertilizers. The 
direct value of the birds as agents to fertilize the soil 
offsets whatever loss is sustained by their consumption of 
grain. The figures used .are those published as given by 
the Bureau of Economic Ornithology at Washington. 
Whether or not they are absolutely correct is not essential 
to the argument; with the figures changed the same rela- 
tive proportions would hold good. 


THE CouRSING MzEETING.—Our detailed report of the 
meeting of the American Coursing Club, at Great Bend, 
Kansas, offers evidence of the popularity this practice has 
already attained in the West, and gives assurance of its 
growth. The scene of the meet was admirably adapted 
to the purpose, the gentlemen on whose lands the courses 
were run were more than obliging, and the nimble game 
was found in good supply. A notable feature of the oc- 
casion was the number of spectators, which was largely 
in excess of any number that ever attended a field trial. 
This would be expected, for coursing is more spectacular 
than field dog handling. At one time and another the 
introduction of jack rabbits to Eastern grounds has 
been broached, but so far nothing has been done, and it is 
probable that great coursing meetings will be confined to 
the West, where all the conditions are favorable, 


THE LAW ON LOBSTERS, regulating the length of those 
caught, ought to be uniform in all the States where this 
valuable food is found, that is to say in Maine, Massachu- 
setts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. With- 
out such uniformity the laws of one State cannot be 
altogether effective. Rhode Island lobster fishermen take 
short lobsters in Massachusetts waters and find markets 
for them in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Now that 
Mr. Shattuck has done such good work for the Massachu- 
setts lobster supply, literally saving it from extermination, 
the Legislatures of Rhode Island and Connecticut should 
supplement the movement by needed statutes. The 
lobster is of too great value to be sacrificed to make- 
shift greed. 


PRAIRIE CHICKENS are a very scarce article in the St. 
Louis game market this year. St. Louis isthe great game 
mart of the West and Southwest, and abundance or 
scarcity of any given game there may be taken as indi- 
cative of the season’s supply on the shooting grounds. 
The grouse are reported to be abundant in the Indian 
Territory, but owing to new regulations the game cannot 
there be killed for market. 


Tur AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGISTS’ UNION Committee on 
Protection of Birds have ready for publication their second 
bulletin. It will be published in the FoREST anp StRmam 
next week, 


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Che Sportsman Counrist. 


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COAST FISHING IN SUPERIOR.—I. 


i ie is not often one sees of late years in the FOREST AND 
STREAM any accounts of trout angling in Lake Su- 
perior. It may be that the tribe of Lake Superior fisher- 
men does not increase. To those, few though they be, 
who know the waters and the shores of that great lake, no 
word of appreciation is needed. Apart from the salmon, 
the quest of which has not yet fallen to my lot, and after 
some experience with the bluefish, the striped bass, the 
black bass, and some others of the game fishes of this 
continent, I feel confident in calling trout the game fish 
of them all. Of course I cannot include the fingerlings of 
NewEngland and most Middle States brooks in this deserip- 
tion. I never found pleasure in taking such small fry be- 
yond the mere outing. ; 

Probably Superior fishing is known only to the few. 
Even the wonderful Nepigon with its glorious trout and 
its magnificent scenery shows upon its portage trails the 
tread of less than half a hundred anglers annually—this 
year but few over twenty-five fishermen having visited 
that river. And one can coast the entire north shore of 
the great lake and much of the south shore, and camp 
each night in places yet untrodden by the fisherman. 
And, unless he stops at some of the few towns or settle- 
ments on the north coast, he can go from Duluth to 
Sault Ste. Marie without seeing a white man. Several 
times have I coasted over four hundred miles of that 
coast in the angling season and seen no brother of the 
gentle craft other than my own companions, Can it be 
that anglers have not heard of Superior waters? 

When my first trip to the lake was made I had never 
east a fly. My trout had been taken in boyhood days 
with angleworm or grasshopper for bait, when and where 
reels and jointed rods were unknown. Later black bass 
fishing had been with live bait or minnows, and I had 
prided myself upon inventing the overhand cast in that 
pursuit, until I found others who had been wise longer 
than myself. So it happened that my first Superior fish- 
ing was done with a bass rod and medium sized Frankfort 
Teel, and a fly that somehow I couldnt put where it ought 
tobe. In fact, that trout could be taken anywhere but in 
brooks or small rivers was not part of what I considered 
my reliable information. My first fishing which was 
about Bayfield was perhaps better rewarded than its skill 
deserved. One or two trout in three or four days’ fishing 
weighing a pound or so each, caught in lake waters, made 
a revelation. There were trout then, but ways and means 
were inadequate, and their habits and habitat were as yet 
a closed book. 

After all these years, however, I dare not say the book 
has been widely opened—at least to me, I have indulged 
in numerous theories, each of which was brought, by 
force of circumstances, to some rude if not untimely end, 
My first trout was taken in the lake near the shore, where 
a pebbly bottom led up to a sandy beach at the foot of a 
low cliff. Since then they have taken the fly off sandy 
bars at the mouth of some small brook; in water of un- 
known depth off bold, rocky shores, miles from any 
stream; on bottoms strewed with giant boulders, near 
softly sloping shores; on paving stone bottoms; on fairly 
smooth rock bottoms; at points where single rocks jutted 
out ot the water a mile or two from island or mainland, 
and in sandy basins or pockets, surrounded by rocky 
shores, And there have been many melancholy failures 
in just such places; indeed, it may be said in the same 
places at other times, In fact, other than that there are 
some places along the coast where trout cannot be found, 
one can be sure of nothing in coast fishing. Possibly 
others of wider experience may have better theories and 
better judgment, Mine are not satisfactory. 

The rat real surprise was just outside of Black Bay, We 
had coasted slowly along between the islands, stopping 
occasionally totry a promising point, but getting norise. A 
lake trout or two had fallen to the lot of the troller, while 
I was trying afew casts from the bow for practice as we 
were making slow time under a light breeze on a line with 
an island shore and about 100ft. away. Suddenly there 
was a fiashing in the air, followed by a rousing splash 
and a failure to hook the fish. Another cast was more 
successiul with a smaller trout. Turning a point into a 
sheltered cove we made camp, determined to try the near 
waters. While our voyagers predicted failure, it was 
failure only in fishing fromthe shore. From the boat we 
took a number of fine fish—the largest 3lbs, and none less 
than ilb, The average was nearly 2ilbs. Here the shore 
was high, smooth, wave-washed rocks with little narrow 
tongues of pebbly beach. 

Further along to the northeast, a few miles distant, we 
found a little brook coming down from the heights of 
Isle St. Ignace, with gently sloping shores. From a pool 
just above the mouth a fine lot of trout were taken, weigh- 
ing from 2 to 14lbs. each. Outside on the sloping bar 
where the water in reach of acast from the shore was 
nowhere over 3 or 4ft. deep, we took a number of fine 
fish, none going larger than the smaller ones caught in 
the pool not 20ft. from the edge of the lake. 

I do not know of any one fishing the south shore of St. 
Ignace, My little experience at the southwest point of 
the island, or rather of one of the islands connected with 
it bordering on Nepigon Strait, leads me to believe the 
unexplored region (if itis unexplored by fishermen) very 

romising. But as my theories have all come to naught 
Totehe not to confess having any belief about it. I hope 
to try it some day. ; 

Nepigon Bay has not proved good trout water. It is 
unpromising, slightly clouded from shallowness, but 
many streams coming in from the north have good fish. 
But some of the streams are warm and are the homes of 
pike (wall-eyed) and pickerel, of which there is abund- 
ance. Nor does every clear and cold stream along the 
lake have trout, while there are cool red ones which have 
abundance of small fish. I have found no large trout in 
red streams, but I have tried no stream above the shore 
falls, or further than a mile or two inland, excepting the 
Nepigon and one or two smaller ones, 

One.of the finest of the many fine fishing localities is in 
the neighborhood of Pic Island. Camping one or two 
nights near the point west of the island in a sheltered 
bay, I took my rod and a single fly about sunset one 
evening and strolled along the rocks until near the point 


marking the entrance to the little bay. A trout of 2lbs. 
rewarded the first cast, not a dozen yards from where the 
boat was lying in the water, But the place was promis- 
ing. A few other small ones fell to our lot in the few 
minutes fishing, 

Right along the main land north of Pic Island is a 
stretch of boulder-covered bottom reaching up to a stony 
and pebbly beach, similar to that along Corbier (called 
Kirby in the vernacular) Point at the mouth of Bache- 
wanung (or Bachewana) Bay. The land for some distance 
back from the lake up to the foot of the mountain seems 
to be of alluvial formation, through which runs a small 
brook, the mouth of which is hardly seen from the passing 
boats, The ground at the brook mouth is frequently use 
for camping, and I have spent many pleasant days on it. 
There are large trout along this shore to the west, but 
none have been taken to my knowledge directly to the 
east, for at least a mile. Indeed faithful fishing for 
several seasons along this shore east and west achieved 
nothing, and not eyen a rise rewarded my exertions, 
whatever may have been the results to others at other 
times. But one day in coasting, when there was quite a 
heavy swell coming in from the southeast and we were 
making from the bay around the point toward the camp- 
ing ground, I thought I would try once more for luck. So 
taking a stand on the bow with one arm around the fore- 
mast of the Mackinaw boat, I cast the fly toward the rocks 
on which the swell was breaking. A huge trout rose and 
was hooked in plain view, and carried away the frayed 
leader which had done service along the coast and in 
numerous rivers for the last hundred miles. There were 
other trout in company, and a landing was soon made for 
shore fishing. Several trout were taken ranging from 
two and a half to four and a half pounds, and all within 
an hour. Further east along the main land and from 
numerous island points we had good success both in fish- 
ing from the shore and from the boat. 5s 


AN OCTOBER DAY. 
BY THE OLD MAN OF THE HILL. 


* A N October day,” repeats the Cynic, and there are 

little quotation marks in his accent, implying sar- 
casm, ‘* ‘An October Day!’ have we not had encugh of 
‘October Days? Are we not subjected to an avalanche of 
variegated rhetoric on the recurrence of every ‘October 
Day? Can we not have a rest?” 

e have to smile a little and remark that an October 
day is one of those rare things that may become trite but 
never grows stale, and admonish him that he should have 
a little patience while others are prating over their foibles, 
and then presently when he shall become enthusiastic 
over his plethoric bags of game or his fabulous draughts 
of fishes, we will be magnanimous, too, and deal no 
severer criticism than an eloquent silence or at most a 
surreptitious gape. 

It is not, however, of some vague, abstract October day 
we would speak, but of this particularly beautiful one 
that lies spread below us from the summit of the hill. 
We are brought to pause at once, for there are no adequate 
words near us. The poor adjectives of our acquaintance 
are threadbare from being bandied back and forth, preach- 
ing their mercenary commendations of every cheap 
cecasion. They have no eloquence for such a matter as 
this, We never so coveted the poet’s gift. The atmos- 
phere is clear, mellow, fruity, with a sparkling bead. 
Could you stand here now inyiting it to the innermost 
recesses, to displace every atom of dust-laden, city-tainted 
breath you would feel your lungs expanding by inches 
and such a mental and physical inflation as would set you 
to seeking some Herculean task to test your new-found 
strength. 

The sun lies yellow on all the hillsides, in such warm 
contrast to the last few cold, colorless days that the flock- 
ing robins are persuaded to postpone their southern de- 
parture, while here and there a family of grouse that 
some days since had thought to resign themselves to 
winter quarters are peering up through the withered 
leaves, their little prognostications all gone astray. 

The upper slopes are quite faded out, the barren waste 
of stalks all drooping and lifeless, no sign of animation 
excepting here and there a feathery pollen drifting aim- 
lessly about, accompanied by a belated butterfly. The 
distant acres are populous with well-favored yellow 
sheaves distributed about in all sorts of whimsical atti- 
tudes; some gathered in sympathetic companies, each 
anxious to lend his neighbor a willing shoulder; others 
braced at reeling angles against the group, or prostrate 
where they sank in disjointed heaps, and all evincing a 
deplorable inability to stand alone. 

Here and there among the trees we catch a glimpse of 
the country road, a mere cart road that seems to saunter 
along with its straggling stone walls and antiquated zig- 
zag fences crumbling among the tangled vines. A group 
of barberries with beauty carefully preserved at this age 
of the season, are flaunting their gay pendants over more 
soberly bedecked neighbors. An occasional wild cherry or 
chestnut sapling is standing sentinel beside the bars which 
now are down, for the aftermath is gathering and all the 
trees are redolent with sweet-smelling wisps snatched 
from the loaded wain, 

The sun is half sunk now and peering horizontally 
across the horizon, while all the trees are matching skill 
in casting shadows at the distant mountain. A chilling 
wind has just aroused and comes moaning down the 
valley, starting the leaves in clouds before it, that all day 
long have been fluttering down to loiter awhile near the 
parent stem and then go eddying off to congregate in 
rustling heaps in all the hollow places. Now they are 
hurrying away to join the rushing throng, soaring awhile 
in great commotion among the bending trees, then grad- 
ually falling, bedraggled in the muddy road or scurrying 
across the pasture where every clump of bushes intercepts 
a few, and finally settling down in the lea of some shelter- 
ing wall, where a few days later the first fall of snow 
blots them out, the last vestiges of this October Day, 


IT WAS OUR FIRST NIGHT OUT, and L. and I had pitched 
our tent on the shores of as pretty a lake as the State of 
Maine can boast of; the camp-fire was lending its cheer- 
ful influence to the scene, and the box of good things 
from home had been well sampled. But it was unani- 
mously agreed that something hot ought to be cooked to 

ish off with; ‘‘but,” says L., “‘you will have to doit, 
for 1 couldn’t cooka green snake so that it would taste 
decent.”—-BLACK SPoT. 


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Aatuyal History. 


THE SPORT OF HAWKING. 
I]l.—The Gyrfalcon. 


oes three great Northern falcons (Hierofalco)—the 

gyrfalcon, the Icelander and the Greenlander—ap- 
proach very closely to one another in form, coloration 
and habits. The three kinds are now generally consid- 
ered to be but local races, or at most mere varieties of one 
species, and as such they will be here considered, The 
gytrfalcon (Falco sacer, Forster; Falco gyrfaico, Linnzeus) 
which specific name also includes the Iceland, Greenland 
and Labrador falcons, is by far the largest of the true 
falcons, the female measuring 24in, or more in length, the 
male about 2din, less. The wing is 10in. long from carpal 
joint to “= of longest feather. A fine female of this 
species will weigh nearly 4lbs. The tarsus is feathered 
half way down, there being only a bare strip on the pos- 
terior surface of the leg. The color varies considerably 
from almost pure white, barred with faint plumbeous 
markings, to a dark brownish lead color, marked with 
darker tranverse bars. This species has the peculiarity 
common to all the true falcons, of having the bands on 
its plumage longitudinal up to the first moult and trans- 
verse thereafter. In the character of the beak, feet and 
wings the gyrfalcon closely resembles the peregrine, 
being a true “‘long-winged,” ‘‘dark-eyed” hawk. 

The flight of the northern falcon, although perhaps less 
rapid than that of the peregrine, is grand and majestic in 
the extreme. Its power of foot is terrible, and the force 
of its stoop often sufficient to killa heron at a single blow. 
It is by far the best ‘*footer”—7. e., game killer—of all the 
falcons, surpassing even the royal eagles in this respect. 
It preys mainly upon seagulls, waterfowl] and ptarmigans, 
and is fearfully destructive to the latter species. As re- 
gards man it is a bolder bird than the peregrine, often 
being seen in the immediate neighborhood of the smaller 
settlements of British America, It is almost as difficult 
to stalk and shoot, however, as the wary peregrine him- 
self, The nest of this species is built upon naked and in- 
accessible cliffs, or occasionally in the tops of the highest 
pine trees. The parent birds are ferocious and reckless in: 
the defense of their nest, and are able to beat off most 
intruders. The nest itself is a rough affair, much like 
that of the peregrine. The eggs are laid in early May, 
often while the rivers are yet frozen and the ground 
covered with snow. The ground color of the eggs is 
yellowish brown, which is almost concealed, however, by 
the numerous blotches of deep reddish brown upon it. 
They measure about 2? inches from pole to pole. The 
gyrfalcon is found throughout the northern region of 
both continents, and is seldom found south of the 50th 

arallel of latitude. These birds have, however, bred in 
ermont, and are not exceedingly rare in the northern 
New England States during cold winters. 

When the sport and art of falconry were at their height 
the gyrfalcon wasconsidered a royal bird, thought fit only 
for scions of reigning houses to own and carry, Enor- 
mous sums were paid for the falcons, and they played an 
important part in the royal pageantry. They were flown, 
at kites, herons and sometimes at lesser game, though 
strong enough to take hares, ducks, geese and even more 
powerful quarry. Kite hawking was for centuries a 
favorite sport. 

The capture, taming and training of the adult northern 
falcon in no way differ in method from that advised for 
the haggard peregrine, except that the royal bird is more 
savage and untamable than his wandering relative, and 
therefore requires even more care, patience and gentle- 
ness, Itis even doubtfully safe to have an ooded 
gyrfalcon on its block where young children are about, 
the proud bird fiercely resenting any familiarities from 
those to whom it is not accustomed, The rule never to 
tease or irritate any hawk applies more strongly to the 
gyrfalcon than to any other species; it is seldom that any- 
thing can be done with a bird which has once been made 
the victim of a practical joke or the like, 

Because of the intractable temper of this species it is 
better to train the eyas, or nesting falcon, than the hag- 
gard or wild-caught adult bird, It will probably be gen- 
erally found necessary to be lowered by a rope from above 
in order to reach the eyrie. The young birds are put into 
a covered basket well lined with hay, and are then pulled 
up by the assistants above before their captor, who will 
probably have enough to do to fight off the parent birds. 
In this basket, which should be darkened by being coy- 
ered with dark cloth of some kind, the eyases are carried 
to their destination, being fed three or four times a day 
with small pieces of dept lean beef, pigeon, rabbit or 
the flesh of any small bird. 1 

Arriving at their future home the young birds chould 
be placed in a roomy box or basket nailed against the in- 
side wall of an outhouse at about the height of a man’s 
breast from the floor. A broad shelf must be added to — 


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it, This boxis comfortably filled with straw, and the 
home of the young hawksis complete. Bewits, bells and 
jesses, the inetee made of somewhat lighter leather 
than those used for an adult peregrine falcon and per- 
fectly soft and well oiled, are now placed upon the legs 


No leash is needed, however, it not 
being necessary or advisable to tie fast the nestlings. 
Feed your charges thrice daily, as above directed, and at 
each meal blow loudly on a whistle as directed in a pre- 
vious paper as a part of the training of the haggard. In 
the course of three or four days you will probably find 
your birds waiting for you on the top of the hamper when 


of the young hawks, 


you appear at feeding hours. 

It is now time to introduce the eyases to the Iure. The 
lure proper for hawks brought up from the nest (Fig. 1) is 
made of a fork of hard wood, weighing from 24 to 8lbs., 
each arm of the fork being about 6in. long, It is covered 
tightly with strong scarlet cloth, and to either fork are 
firmly and reatly lashed the wings of a pigeon. The 
arms of the lure are pierced with convenient holes, 
through which pass strong cords with which to tie meat 
to the papeeaTe. A ring is inserted at the apex of the 
fork and a swivel and strap attached thereto as a handle. 
This instrument, with a tender beefsteak attached by the 
cords is placed among the hungry young birds at feeding 
time, and they are all allowed to feed from it, at the 
same time giving them a few choice mouthfuls from the 
hand, whistling shrilly the while. At your fourth or 
fifth visit after the eyases have grown accustomed to the 
lure, swing it round your head by the strap and shout 
your field call as you enter the room; they will soon learn 
that such demonstrations herald for them a full meal, and 
will welcome you accordingly. Now havea lurefor each 
bird, and when the hawks begin to fly to the lures be sure 
to have each garnished with particularly fresh and juicy 
pieces of meat, but later, when the falcons fly eagerly tu 
them as a matter of course, place tough and gristly 

ieces upon them, and when each bird is tugging at his 
Jats Imeelamong them, and, shouting your call, give some 
juicy and tender pieces to eacheyas. . They will thus soon 
learn that you give them more savory morsels than they 
can obtain for themselves by the hardest pulling. Which 
valuable lesson—to you—they will not fail to remember 
and profit by. 

The eyases are now fed abundantly twice daily from 
the lures, always receiving tender bits from your hand 
at the same time, Though they will now fly far from 
home (having from the first been given perfect liberty, 
the door of the out-house being always open, except at 
night, before the nestlings can fiy), and will have alto- 
gether deserted their hamper, they will seldom fail to 
come to your whistle call and the swinging lure at every 
meal. They must, of course, be fed at regular hours, 
morning and evening. After the birds become strong 
and powerful in flight itis well to attach light leaden 
balls (40z. in weight fora gyrfalcon) to their bewits, to 
prevent their preying for themselves, which they only too 
soon learn to do. The jesses and bells are of course worn 

all the while the falcon is at liberty. 

The young birds are now said to be ‘‘flying at hack,” an 
especially important era in their training, as it teaches 
them judgment, power of wing, and to know their home; 
they also become more accustomed to strange scenes and 
localities. ‘‘Hack” is usually kept up for about a month, 
at the end of which time, or a little earlier or later, one 
or more of the falcons will begin to come home irreeu- 
larly, showing that he has learned to kill game for him- 
self, and is no longer entirely dependent on your bounty. 
It is now necessary to ‘‘take up” the “hack hawk,” 
Throughout the taming of the eyases they have been 
accustomed to the presence of dogs, horses and men, 
especially at feeding time; with yourself they are per- 
fectly familiar, and taking up should not be a very diffi- 
cult matter. ; 

Take up the wildest of the birds first, by gently approach- 
ing him while feeding on the lure and slipping a spiny 
swivel with leash attached to the ring of his jesses. 
he bé very wild the low net, already described, baited 
with the lure, may have to be used to capture him. In 
either case the hawk must not be permitted to eat a full 
meal before being taken up, as ‘baiting on a full crop is 
bad.” Carry him, if possible, on the lure, into a darkened 
outhouse, and there place as best you can a well-fitting 
hood proper on his head. Immediately allow him to eat 
a full meal through the hood if he does not decline to do 
80, aS he very probably will. The taking up should be 
done in the late afternoon; carry him until dark on the 
wrist. Unhood by candle light, and feed the falcon, 
allowing him to finish his meal through the hood. After 


"the night. Unhood the hawk and make the room per-| 
ions 4 \ 


this carry him to the outhouse and tie him to a block for 


a 


the floor of the hamper, proecuns a couple of feet beyond fectly dark, so that no light will enter in the morning. 


The next morning hood up, and again carry the hawk as 
before; feed through the hood out of doors, and while the 
hawk is eating remove the cap, and again replace it be- 
fore the meal is finished. This treatment is continued in 
the same manner as was directed for the haggard pere- 
grine, until the eyas are perfectly ‘‘broken to the hood.” 

The treatment of the young gyrfalcon should now be 
exactly the same as we recommended as proper for the 
adult peregrine after breaking him to hood, whistle and 
lure. Of course, if you have several eyases, each is taken 
up from hack in turn, as soon as it shows any irregularity 
in returning for food, 

The eyas is trained to fly first to the wrist,.and then to 
both lure and wrist from increasing distances, until a 
distance of a thousand yards or more is reached, the hawk 
coming eagerly to your call from the wrist of an assistant 
almost as far as he can hear your voice. The falcon is 
now given its first lessons in ‘“‘waiting on” by means of 
the lure, in precisely the same way as the wild-caught 
hawk was taught, but the gyrfalcon cannot be trained to 
wait on well in the field, and is generally ‘‘flown out of 


the hood” at game, - 


When the above lessons are well learned, and the bird 
no longer has any fear of strangers or animals, give the 
falcon a brailed live pigeon at his block, and allow him 
to eat it when killed. Next the eyas may be flown at a 
couple of free pigeons, a few of whose primary wing 
feathers have been pulled out, allowing him to eat them 
when caught; and lly the eyas is flown at strong pig- 
eons every other day for a couple of weeks before being 
entered at wild game. When the falcon brings down his 
first pigeon killed in a fair flight go gently but confidently 
up to him, whistling your call the while: Slip the leash 
onto his jesses, peg him down by the former to an iron 
pin, and allow the bird to ‘‘take his pleasure” on his first 
eat On subsequent occasions approach at once, and 

ift the quarry to which the hawk will cling tightly, place 
the hawk on your wrist and feed him from the body of 
the pigeon. This if it is not desired to fly the falcon a 
second time that day, but if it is intended to again use 
him cut off the head and neck of the pigeon, dropping 
the body into a pocket, and feed the hawk from the brain 
and neck meat. As the slight meal is finished hood him, 
and he is ready after a short rest for asecond or even a 
third flight. It is even more important to skilfully and 
rapidly ‘‘serve” an eyas than it is in the case of the adult 
caughtbird. Whena pigeon dashes into cover the great- 
est haste must be made to flush it, shouting to encourage 
the falcon at the same time, anda live pigeon should 
always be carried to be substituted for the real quarry 
should it be impossible to flush the latter. The pigeon 
substituted may have a few long feathers pulled from one 
wing, so as to make its capture more easy, in order to 
encourage the falcon to ‘‘wait on” in future. 


The eyas is now ready to be ‘‘entered” at the game he 
is intended to be first flown at, in the same way as the 
haggard peregrine. The northern and common American 
hares, the ptarmigan, pinnated giouse, cranes, herons 
and water fowl, are suitable game for a gyrtiercel,. Prob- 
ably a powerful female would take turkeys, swans, 
geese and other strong quarry well. As already stated 
they have been trained to hunt other and far weaker 
hawks, as well as vultures. 

The daily management of gyrfalcons, or eyases of any 
species, does not differ from that already suggested as the 
best for adult caught peregrines. The bath, shelter and 
food should be precisely the same. The nobler falcon is, 
however, more delicate than the dashing peregrinus, and 
requires rather more careful sheltering and attention. 
Hawks should never be flown after they have been 
allowed to eat any ‘‘castings” (7. e., bones or feathers), 
until they have ‘‘cast,” or injury to the falcon may re- 
sult. Saturday night eyases, like haggards, must be 
allowed to gorge themselves on as much warm bird as 
they will eat, On days that they are not flown hawks 
must be given a full meal in the morning, but only a few 
mouthfuls in the evening: they will then be ‘“‘sharp set” 
for hunting the next morning. But if it is not proposed 
to use them until afternoon the falcons may have two or 
three small and perfectly lean pieces of beef early in the 
morning, Of course the birds are always plentifully ‘‘fed 
up” after having been flown for the last time in the after- 
noon, preferably from the body of their last quarry, but 


If | beefsteak may be carried along for this purpose if pre- 


ferred. 

Falcons, if properly hunted, trained, fed and cared for, 
are very hardy and long-lived; both peregrines and gyr- 
falcons have been frequently known to live for from fif- 
teen to twenty years in captivity, and to be always in good 
condition for hunting (except when moulting) throughout 
that time, barring accidents. Their time of usefulness is 
thus nearly twice as long as that of the dog, and a power- 
ful and well trained gyrfalcon will support a family in a 
good game region. Some further points in regard to the 
Gages and the care of faleons will be discussed in a 

uture paper, : 
ig. 2 illustrates a hood proper, already described, in 
profile, with the addition of the feather plume generally 


u 


— 


used by European falconers. The plume may be substi- 
tuted for the leather strap if desired; the feathers are held 
in position by ahollow cone of leather sewn firmly round 
the base of the quills and to the top of the hood. As be- 
fore mentioned they are of course less durable than the 
strap, bnt decidedly nrore ornamental. 


Fig. 3 shows the foot and tarsus of a gyrfalcon, show- 
ing the partly feathered legs and the great power of talon 
of this species. R. W. SEiss. 


THAT THIEVING RICE BIRD. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The labors of the specialists. of the Agricultural Depart- 
ment at Washington, who have undertaken to investigate 
the extent of the depredations committed by birds, and 
the value of the services rendered by them as an offset to 
such depredations, promise to be of important scientific 
and economic interest, 

From such notices of their labors as have been allowed 
to appear in the daily press their investigations into the 
life habits of the predatory birds will go far to redeem 
this class from the odium popularly attached to them. 

As regards the crow, the commission is represented as 
suspending judgment pending further investigation, but 
with a professed leaning to the belief that the balance of 
account will be found in his favor, 

But as regards the whole family of hawks, they appear 
to have secured ample evidence of such service to man in 
checking the undue increase of mice and other small 
rodents—as well as of snakes and insects—that their occa- 
sional depredations in the poultry yard are of insignificant 
account in comparison. 

But.as the labors of the Commission were not under- 
taken in support of any preconceived theory of the im- 
portance of birds generally in the economy of nature, but 
simply to ‘ascertain facts as far as they came under their 
observation, it will not be surprising if, in estimating the 
depredations of some other class or classes of birds, they 
should be at a loss to discover such compensating services 
as will enable them to strike a balance in their favor. 

It is reported to have been brought to the notice of the 
Commissioners that the melodious bobolink of the North, 
in his character of the rice bird of the South, lays heavy 
tribute upon the rice fields, devouring the young grain to 
ne estimated value of three or four million dollars annu- 
ally. 

So grave and well substantiated a charge cannot be 
brought against any other American bird, and in advo- 


| cating the standpoint of the AUDUBON SocrIEty, that birds 


generally play an important part in furthering our ma- 
terial progress, no exception can be taken to our making 


‘the bobolink a test case, and carefully estimating the 


services which he renders as a-set off to these depreda- 
tions. 

These Southern rice fields are redeemed swamps, rich 
in organic remains, with a liberal percentage of nitro- 
genous matter, rendering them highly fertile. This 
fertility is due entirely to animal remains, in the forma- 
tion of which birds and insects are the prime factors. 
Turning to the uncleared reed swamps in Georgia and 
other States of the South, we find the rice fields of the 
future in course of formation. There, too, we find the 
bobolink in his third character of the reed bird, feeding 
alike on seed and insects, and converting all into a richly 
nitrogenous manure which mingles with the decompos- 
ing vegetable matter into a rich fertile soil, destined to 
the support of millions of our race in the future. 

No grain of rice or other cereal can be produced with- 
out nitrogenous plant food, and all nitrogenous plant 
food, whether in the soil, or as ammonia in the air, is-the 
product of the decomposition of animal remains. Every 
grain of rice or wheat is but arearrangement of the 
atoms which previously existed in some form of animal 
life or animal droppings, nitrogenized in the process of 
digestion. 

Every plant draws its support partly from the air, and 
if having run its course it is buried in the soil, it returns 
to it, not only all it took from it, but fresh organic com- 
pounds derived from the air. Land under vegetation 
which is not removed by man is consequently always im- 
proving in fertility. This is so only to a very small ex- 
tent, if decomposition takes place in free dry air. In this 
case the substance derived from the atmosphere is decom- 
posed into its elements and returns to it, as when wood is 
burned in an open fire. But if decaying vegetation falls 
into wet mud and lies buried in it a large portion of its 
substance in the slow process of combustion is converted ° 
into organic soil constituents, with humic acid. 

If vegetable matter passes through the stomachs of in- 
sects it is converted into a higher class of manure, but 
the richest and most highly nitrogenized manure is con- 
tributed by birds. All the larger animals contribute in 
life and death to the richness of the soil they derive their 
support from. Every creature returns daily more to the 
soil than it takes from it, but surprising as it may appear 
the larger animals contribute little in comparison with 
birds and insects, 

I have estimated that the progeny of a pair of butter- 


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[Nov. 4, 1886, 


flies, if allowed to increase unchecked for ten years,would | and found the young birds all right;looked in the tree's | Bender, 


add more organic matter to the soil of the earth than the 

progeny of a pair of elephants would ina thousand years. 

The same area will support a greater weight of insects 

ee of elephants, and the former die and are renewed 
y: 

Birds maintain the balance of life by imposing checks 
on the undue increase of insects, and in the exercise of 
this function and in the free enjoyment of nature’s gifts 
have been the prime instruments in building up the soil 
on which man is dependent for his existence. 

But even the rich soils of our Southern rice fields are 
not inexhaustible. Northern fields, which yielded thirty 
or forty bushels to the acre fifty years ago, now, average 
twelve or fourteen bushels. The rich cotton and tobacco 
lands of the South have been equally exhausted by con- 
stant cropping. Every crop withdraws a portion of the 
nitrogenous and phosphatic substances due to animal re- 
mains, and, left to themselves, the rice fields of the South. 
would soon show signs of exhaustion. Every planter knows 
that if nothing is returned tothe soil the present rich 
crops cannot be yielded permanently. 

The bobolink or rice bird is estimated to deyour three 
to four million bushels annually at the home valuation of 
one dollar a~ bushel for paddy, This is not converted 
into air, but into sixty or eighty thousand tons of manure, 
equal to guano. This contribution to the soil of the rice 
fields is sufficient to maintain the fertility of the soil in 
perpetuity. Given a newly-cleared rice field, and the soil 
needing no stimulus, the bobolinks’ ravages are a losson 
the first year’s operations, but in a settled country, in 
which the surplus richness of the soil is exhausted, birds 
may eat ten per cent. of the crop in the ear and still be 
debitable with no more than their actual contribution to 
the yield during the period of their depredations, 

In the case of the bobolinks this period is confined to 
three weeks, but they are performing the same useful 
functions throughout the whole year, arresting the spread 
of weeds and insects, and giving to both a high econemic 
value by converting them into plant food. If it be 
asserted that the services they render to the rice planter 
are an inadequate set off to their depredations, it must 
still be borne in mind that the value of the plant food re- 
turned to the soil of the country at large is sixteen times 
as much as is returned to the rice fields during the three 
weeks of their depredations. 

The teeming millions of India exist on a soil which has 
been three thousand years under cultivation. The fields 
are for the most part unmanured, but under the Hindoo 
régime no hand was ever raised against the birds, and 
while the grain is ripening the airis filled with the din 
of shouting, while pellet bows are being discharged at the 
marauding birds from dawn till dusk. And yet India 
exports her surplus wheat to Europe and is able to devote 
a large part of her area to the culture of dyes, fibers, oil 
seeds, etc., for export as well as for home consumption, 

Excepting Egypt and India, in which birds have been 
allowed to multiply unchecked from time memorial, there 
is no old settled country the soil of which is capable of 
supporting its population without a liberal dressing from 
year to year. The natural fertility of the soil of Europe 
and Asia is exhausted, Crops can no longer be grown 
without artificial stimulants, The plant food abstracted 
by the crop must be returned to the soil. 

Tt must not be supposed that birds continue to increase 
in numbersin India. The rapid increase of their num- 
bers, which presumably followed the spread of settlement 
of the early Aryans, was met by natural checks. The 
small hawks increased in corresponding numbers, and the 
balance, once established, has been permanently pre- 
served, 

Nor must it be inferred that in a newly settled country 
birds tend to increase in the ratio of spread of cultivation. 
Limitations to increase in the case of all small birds are im- 
posed not by the measure of grain supply during the few 
weeks in which the grain is in the ear, but by the limit of 
food supply available at all seasons, and primarily by the 
available supply of insect food while the young are in the 
nest. The laws of nature consequently render it im- 
possible for small birds to increase beyond the measure 
of their usefulness to man, as measured by the checks 
they impose on the undue increase of insects, 

These are novel views, suggesting a new line of inquiry 
and one which the specialists cf the Agricultural Depart- 
ment are competent to investigate with profit. The cal- 
culation, based on the estimated depredation of the 
bobolink during his three weeks, is, that this insig- 
nificant little songster contributes annually to the soil 
of the country, a million tons of plant food equal to 
guano. This million tons of bird droppings contains the 
nitrogenous and phosphatic elements necessary to the 
production of three million tons, or say one hundred mill- 
ion bushels of grain; and in a wholly settled country 
with the whole soil in course of exhaustion of its accu- 
mulated plant food, no portion of these droppings would 
be wasted; but being distributed over the land free 
of cost would increase the average annual crops by the 
amount indicated, an amount equal to the support of a 
population of ten or twelve millions, while the tax levied 
by the bobolinks is only three per cent., the balance of 
the material for the creation of this annual supply of 
plant food being drawn from weed seeds and insects, 
which, but for the bobolink, would increase and prey on 
our crops instead of providing plant food for them. 

The foregoing estimates suggest the possibility that 
man may err in his attempts to remodel creation if he 
enter on the task without a moderate measure of insight 
and a careful consideration of allthe facts. There may 
be some small mistakes in creation, but I do not think 
the bobolink is one of them. CHAS. FP. AMERY. 

OFFICE OF THE AUDUBON Soctr=etry, New York, October, 1886. 


More Famitiar Brrps.—Warner, Ul.—Close to my 
office window as I write this see a wren’s nest. Three 
years since I drove some nails in a sheltered corner, A 
pair of wrens built there nest there, and each year they 
have raised afamily their. The old birds often come 
into my office and sing. One of them has repeatedly 
alighted on my deskas1 have heen writing, saying plainly 
by his actions: ‘‘You won’t hurt me. We are friends.” 
A few years since in a knothole in a dead tree near a path 
from my office to my house a family of wrens lived with 
whom I formed a very intimate acquaintance. One day 
as Iwas passing in a hurry I heard the two old birds 
uttering crics of fear and anger, and as I got past the tree 
one of the wrens followed me and by its peculiar motions 
and cries induced me to turn back. I examined the nest 


branches, but saw no enemies there and started away, 
Both birds then followed me with renewed criesand when 
Iwasa few yards away they flew in front of me, flut- 
tered a moment, then darted back to the tree. Then one 
one of them came back near to me fluttering and crying, 
then darted from me near to the ground under the tree, 
I looked and there laid a rattlesnake, coiled ready to 
strike, Isecured a stick and killed him, the wrens look- 
ing on from the tree, and the moment I did so they 
changed their song to a lively happy one, seeming to say 
“Thank you,” in every note.—W. Wy, WwW. 


_THE NATIONAL PARK BurraLo.— United States Na- 
tional Museum, Washington, Nov, 1, 1886.— Editor 
Forest and Stream: In your issue of Oct, 14) p. 221, 
editorial), you quote a Montana newspaper as author- 
ity for the statement that W. F. Hornaby, Esq., 
Chief Taxidermist of the Museum, has gone into the 
National Park to hunt bison, Will you kindly allow 
me to say that Mr, Hornaby did not go into the National 
Park, and that he had no correspondence with the Sec- 
retary of the Interior relative to a permit forhunting in 
that reservation? FREDERICK W. TRUE (Curator of the 
Department of Mammals), 


AN ALBINO SQUIRREL.—In answer to F.E.S., of Halstead, 
Pa., referring to a white sqnirrel in your last issue, I 
would say that three years ago, in 1883, Thad the good 
luck to secure one of these rarities alive, though not 
until he had received the entire load of No. 8 shot, while 
shooting in Livingston county, this State. It was shot in 
one of the highest trees, after seeking shelter in an old 
deserted crow’s nest, which probably saved its life, After 
caring for it and nursing it for nearly two weeks it grad- 
ually recovered until entirely well, I have seen them 
gray and white many times, but never have seen them 
the color he speaks of. —Tom Draw. 


THE OTTER IN NEW ENGLAND,— Agawam, Mass,, Oct 28, 
—A fine otter was captured near the upper reservoir, 
Goshen, Mass., on the evening of Oct. 21, reports the 
Northampton Gazette of Oct. 26.—PINE TREE, 


Game Bag and Guy. 


Address ali communications tu the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


HALCYON DAYS.—IIl. 


'? ‘\HROUGH our litile village there ran an old canal 

feeder, heading at a point on Chemung River, from 
which it received its supply a few miles above, and 
descending in a stiff current to the main canal fifteen 
miles below. In its construction a natural water course 
had been taken advantage of. and in many places the 
overflow extended far out over the lowlands, forming 
eddies and bayous of shallow depth, through which the 
growth of small water timber and bushes made excellent 
cover and a good home for numerous small fur-bearing 
animals that abounded. The water was as clear as the 
river from which it came, and the eelgrass-covered bot- 
tom could be seen as plainly as through a glass. Alto- 
gether it was a very pretty ehannel and afforded good 
fishing and trapping. 

Prominent among the ‘‘solid men” of the town was the 
postmaster, a tall, lanky specimen of the Down East Yan- 
kee, who, from an incessant habit of chewing gum had 
acquired the appellation of ‘‘Waxy.” In connection with 
his official duties he kept a little store of general merchan- 
dise, wherein the good people of the town and surround- 
ing country were wont to take their produce and sell for 
whatever Waxy was pleased to allow them in cash or 
‘‘dicker.” There being no competition Waxy made his 
own prices, and they were seldom disputed, for, visiting 
the city regularly once a month to dispose of his accumu- 
lated country produce and lay in a fresh supply of ‘‘store 
goods,” he kept posted on the market quotations, and was 
therefore considered authority. Whatever fluctuation 
there might be in the mean time did not count, but Waxy 
was supposed to be always on thesafeside. Any advance 
on the one side or depreciation on the other went to his 
credit, consequently his business flourished and his old 
leather pocketbook waxed fat in proportion. The store, 
like all other country stores, was a general loafing place, 
and in the evening, when the usual motley crowd had 
gathered to discuss the day’s doings and talk politics, the 
characters were as varied as the number could make 
them, and the subjects as mysteriously interesting to the 
seyeral youths who helped to make up the assemblage as 
they could possibly be. Chip Mason was a regular attend- 
ant at these nightly meetings, and generally chose his 
seat beside me on one end of the long pine bench that 
stood beneath the counter, and while the older members 
of the party were eloquently debating the political situa- 
tion, or discussing the corn and wheat crop, if we con- 
versed at all it was in timid whispers lest we should dis- 
turb the harmony of the meeting and bring upon our 
heads the righteous wrath and indignation of our supe- 
riors. Indistinctly through the thick veil of tobaccosmoke 
could be seen the tall form of Waxy Latin, as he rocked 
to and fro with his hands beneath his thighs while sit- 
ting on the edge of the counter, his jaws industriously 
working in unison with the motions of his body, and as 
the debate grew more heated his nasal voice could fre- 
quently be heard above the din of the others, always 
preceded by ‘‘Naow look a here,” and he was as often 
cut short by the stentorian howl of some lusty wood- 
chopper, whose arguments were given greater force by 
the loudness of his voice. ee ; 

One night late in the fall a cold, drizzling rain was 
descending, and the wind, blowing in fitful gusts, beat 
the rain drops angrily against the window panes, and one 
more violent than any that preceded it caused Waxy to 
chew his cud more vigorously and turn his eyes anxiously 
toward a little stream that trickled from the threshold 
across the floor, The big square box stove had been set 
up in the middle of a large shallow box of sand, that 
served equally well for a spittoon, as a protection to the 
floor from the heat of the stove. A goodly supply of 
beech and maple chunks lay piled up in the wood box, 
and a cheerful fire was burning brightly. Four or five of 
the usual crowd had assembled, and Waxy had taken his 
accustomed place and position on the counter. Hank 


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who had just entered, remarked as he shook the 
water from his hat, ‘‘By gol, this’s a bad night to be aout,” 
Timothy Conner pressed the ashes of his pipe down more 
firmly with his finger and said, ‘‘Be gob, O1 wudn't loike 
sthayin’ out mesel, so Oi wudn't;” and Waxy ventured, 
“There won't be much of a crowd to-night, I reck’n.” 
For want of a subject, or a leader to press it, the 
conversation was broken and dragged monotonously along 
and the prospect was not very good for anything like a 
regular meeting, Chip’s eyes began to grow heavy and 
he was mentally debating whether to remain longer or go 
home, when the door opened and there entered a man of 
low stature, whose stooped, broad shoulders, covered by 
the long gray locks of his head, showed the burden of 
many years. As he took off his biack slouch hat and 
shook the water from it the dim light of the thin bracket 
lamp that hung on a post behind the stoye disclosed a 
face covered with along gray beard and shaggy eye- 
brows, from beneath which, in spite of his age, there 
peeped a pair of handsome bright eyes, and from his 
toothless mouth there protruded a short, black clay pipe, 
whose inverted bowl had long since been smoked out. 
Replacing his hat and approaching nearer the stove to 
dry and warm himself, he was greeted by Waxy, who 
had got down from the counter and grasped his hand, 
“Old Shack, by gum! Haow d’y‘e du, old man?” and 
Chip, now fully awake, exclaimed aloud, while his eyes 
sparkled with pleasure, ‘‘By gosh! its Ole Shack,” and as 
each one present took the old man’s hand, he replied, 
‘“How be ye, boys? I’m toler’ble, ‘n’ I'm glad to see ye 
all, I be. I jist tied up the old scow ’n’ come up fer some 
tobacker, I ain’t smoked sence I left Jackson’s Lock, ‘n’ 
thet’s three mile 'r more back, I reckon.” ‘‘Four on ‘em,’ 
broke in Hank Bender. ‘‘Mebbe ’tis; seemed like fifty 
tho’, ’n’ the mud’s ’s slip'ry’s snow, ’n’ bout ’s deep, tu. 
Tell-ye it’s purty hard pullin’ up agin the current. Waxy 
ef yell gi me some tobacker I'll smoke while yer duin up 
some other things ‘t I want,” and having received it he 
filled his pipe, and taking a splinter from the wood box, 
lit it at the stove door, and cocking his head aside to 
avoid burning his nose, puffed vigorously until the tobac- 
co was well alight and waited for his order to be filled. 

‘Be ye goin’ tu stay long?” inquired Hank. ‘Wal, I'll 
stay ‘round here a spell, mebbe all winter, It’saleetle tu 
airly er trappin’, but I want tu get settled down ‘n’ ef 
sign’s good I'll stay till spring. Im goin’ up tu the big 
eddy ‘n the morn'n’. Thet used tu bea good place ’n’ I 
hed a nice shanty there last year, ’n’ ef I can fix it up 
comf’ble I d’no but it’s *bout ’s good a place tu put in the 
winter ’s any.” By this time Waxy had finished putting 
up the few articles, consisting of coffee, a piece of salt 
pork and more tobacco, and Old Shack, having warmed 
himself and partially dried his clothes, said he would ‘‘Go 
back tu the scow,” and departed. 

Old Shack was a trapper, whose business brought him 
on his annual visit to the village, where he would gener- 
ally spend a month or two in the spring, trapping in the 
adjacent swamps and bayous. This time his arrival was 
earlier than usual and unexpected, but no less pleasing 
to Chip and myself, for he was our particular friend, in 
whose society we had passed many happy hours, and his 
coming was always looked forward to with especial inter- 
est. Wherever old Shack went he took his house with 
him. This was an old scow or jo-boat, provided with a 
comfortable cabin, partitioned off into a sleeping apart- 
ment and a general storeroom, where he kept his traps 
and stored his. dried pelts, Its whole exterior was 
painted black and it bore the somewhat suggestive name 
The Dark Angel. By means of asmall tow-line and a 
setting pole he was able to transport it from place to 
place,and it made him a very comfortable habitation. 
When he stayed long ina place he would build a shanty 
of brush or bark, thus providing an additional means of 
comfort. 


That night, when Chip left me at the corner on our way 
home, we determined to visit Old Shack as early as possi- 
ble in the morning, Chip promising to call for me on the 
way. When morning arrived it was still cloudy, but the 
rain had ceased and there was every appearance of ‘fa 
clearing up,” and soon after I had finished my chores 
Chip made his appearance and together we went down to 
the canal, where, lying against the bank, we saw the 
familiar old craft, and stepping aboard found the grizzled 
old man deep in the musky odor of his little den, busily 
engaged assorting his steel traps preparatory to getting 
them ready for the winter’s use. As we entered we were 
pleasantly greeted and informed “‘ef ye'd bin a little later 
ye wouldn't ha’ found me. I'm goin’ up tu the big eddy 
purty soon. Hey yebin up there lately?” ‘Me and Snap 
was up there huntin’ woodchucks last Sunday,” replied 
Chip. “Sho! you shouldn’t run ’round huntin’ on Sunday, 
No good'll come out’n it, Did you see any signs?’ “I 
seed the gol dangdest biggest black mink yer ever seed. 
Tt was as long as yer arm. I most hit ‘im with a stone 
an’ Snap mest ketched ‘im. Did yer ever ketch a black 
mink? I never seed one afore.” 

The old man's eyes began to snap, but he volunteered 
no information, and only said, ‘Did ye, tho’? Mebbe 
there’s more on ‘em, Td like tu git two or three o’ them 
chaps, ‘n’ ef I du T'll show ye suthin’ worth trappin’ fer.” 
By this time Old Shack had finished assorting 
his traps, and reaching up he took from a small 
shelf his old black pipe, and as the fragrant 
fumes of the tobacco pervaded the musky atmos- 
phere, announced: “Ef ye want ter go ‘long, boys, 
ye kin, ‘n’ ye c’n help me pull the old scow up tu.” We 
gladly accepted, Getting out his tow-line and throwing 
it over his shoulder he bent forward his body, and with Chip 
and myself following suit closely in the rear we made 
good progress, and soon covered the distance of a mile to 
where the water began to spread out, This was at 
the end of what was termed the big eddy, but which in 
reality was a large swamp a quarter of a mile wide and a 
mile or more in length. Thousands of tussocks and 
miniature islands from which grew high bushes and small 
trees were scattered over its entire surface. Old stumps 
and decayed fallen trees were everywhere, and between 
them all there were wide and narrow channels suffi- 
cient to float the old scow. Through these we began to 
work our way, pushing and pulling, sometimes getling 
stuck on some sunken log or submerged stump, or en- 
tangling the roof of the cabin in the overhanging branches 
until we came to quite a large open space of clear, deep 
water extending to the shore, where, between two large 
maple trees, we found the shanty of brush, bark and small 
logs. It was somewhat dilapidated by wind and storm, 
but a few repairs would make it comfortable, and after 


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tying up the old scow we went to work carrying poles 
and bark with which to repair it, and soon had it in such 


shape that it needed but little touching up te make it as | 


cozy as possible. Directly in front a space of open water 
maple. In the rear, the ground, perfectly free from 
underbrush, was covered with a soft carpet of leaves and 
grass and extended with a gentle slope of clear open 
woods backward some two or three hundred yards, where 
it ended abruptly in an old stumpy wheat field enclosed 
by a rail fence and noted as a fayorite woodchuck ground. 
A few feet distant a small stream trickled down the hill- 
side and passing over a large flat rock dropped with 
a sudden plunge into the main body. On the roof of the 
cabin, bottom up, Old Shack kept a light skiff which he 
used for exploring and setting out and taking up his traps. 
After helping him down with this we cut fishpoles, and 
Chip having dug some worms, the old man entertained 
us with stories of his adventures while we fished and 
caught enough to do for several meals. Then as the day 
had well advanced, we decided to go home, promising to 
come around the next day. As the old man thanked us 
with a friendly. “Be ye goin’? Wal, boys, ye'v bin a big 
help tute ’n’ Pm nrch obliged. Come ’round whenever 
ye kin. [ll be glad to hev ye,” and bade us goodby we 
felé that there were many good things in store for us dur- 
ing Old Shack’'s stay. HB. 


THE BROOKLYN GUN CLUB. 


HE Brooklyn Gun Club was organized July 24, 1872, 
as a trap-shooting club; reorganized July 31, 1887, 
and Jan. 8. 1884, and incorporated May 15, 1885. As a 
pigeon-shooting society it was well known to all trap 
shooters. In 1880 the pigeon shooting feature was done 
away with, and the club membership has since then been 
composed of sportsmen interested in game and fish. The 
preserves consist of 700 acres in the towns of Huntington 
and Smithtown, Suffolk county, Long Isiand, the club 
having rented from the landowners exclusive shooting 
and fishing privileges on this tract. The game is quail 
and grouse; 250 dozen of the former, brought from Ten- 
nessee, have been at different times put out. A pond of 
28 acres affords excellent trout fishing. A special game 
protector, employed by the club, and having appointment 
as game constable, looks out for trespassers and poachers. 
The farmers who rent shooting privileges to the club, 
apbEinebe that it is for their interest to look out for the 
club’s interest, render efficient aid in detection and pun- 
ishment of lawless gunners. One farmer, for instance, 
drove several miles the other day to give notice of some 
gunners shooting over a portion of the club preserve. 
The constable responded promptly, caught the fellows 
and took them before the Justice at Smithtown. They 
had seyen robins, one quail and $40. The Justice took 
$38 and let them zo. 

The Brooklyn Gun Club_has demonstrated to its own 
satisfaction the possibility of keeping up the game supply 
and maintaining for the members, within ready access from 
a large city, good shooting and fishing. The members 
are representative men; the legal profession appear to 
hold the balance of power in the membership of forty. 
The members are: 

Aten, H, F., M. D, 

Blankley, Thomas §, 

Breese, Wim, L. 

Bloomfield, James M. 

Creed, George H. 

Crane, J. 8S. N. 

Cole, Edward H, 

Dotter, Charles T. 

Durkee, E. W. 


Lamarche, Johny, 
Lamarche, Henry J. 
Monroe, Dr. I. C. 
McEwan, John E. 
MeDermott, P, J, 
Post, George W. 
Pratt, Hon. Calvin EH, 
Peckham, Alfred. 
Prentiss, Sam‘! F. 


Eddy, A. Paxton, Rev. Dr. Jno. R. 
Havemeyer, C. W. Rogers, Theo, 

Hill, John L, Schneider, F. 

Hoey, Wm. Seabury, George J. 


Hard, George M, 
Horn, Wm, C. : 
Higgins, Jr., Chas. S. 
Johnson, R. M. 
Lawrence, W. M. 
Logan, John L. — Wingate, Gen. Geo. W. 
Leggat, Richard J. Wheeler, W. B. 
We give the following as forms which may be copied 
by other clubs: 


CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. 


We, the undersigned, Henry F, Aten, John L. Hill, Gus- 
tave Walter, John W. Douglas, P. J. McDermott, L. GC. Mon- 
roe, John h. McEwan, George J. Seabury and John L. Logan, 

_ all of full age and all citizens of the State of New York, do 
hereby certity: ; 

That we desire to form a club or society for the purposes 
hereinafter mentioned, in pursuance of the provisions of an 
act of the Legislature of the State of New York, entitled 
An Act for the incorporation of Societies and Clubs for cer- 
tain lawful purposes,”’ passed May 12, 1875, and the amend- 
ment thereto, and do hereby declare: 

First—That the name or title by which such society or 
club shall be known in law is the “Brooklyn Gun Club.” 

Second—That the particular nature and objects of such 
club are the enforcement of the game and fish laws, the 
PEGRGE AON. of game and fish, and the hiring and leasing of 

ands and waters for shooting, fishing and hunting pur- 
poses. 

Third—That the number of trustees, directors or man- 
agers to manage the society or club shall be nine, and the 
hames of such trustees, directors or managers shall be as 
follows for the first year: Henry F. Aten, John L. Hill, 
Gustave Walter, John W. Douglas, P. J. McDermott, L. GC. 
Monroe, John EH. McEwan, George J. Seabury and J ohn LL, 


Smith, Freling H. 
Studley, Theo. E. 
Walter, Gustave. 
Wynn, Wm. | 
Williams, J, D. 


ogan. 

Fourth—That the principal office and place of meeting of 
said society or club shall be in the city of Brooklyn, county 
of Kings, and State of New York. 


Fifth—That the duration of said society or club shall be 


for the term of twenty years. 

in witness whereof we hereunto set our hands and seals 
this fifteenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight 
hundred and eighty-five. Henry F. Aten, John L. Hill, Gus_ 
tave Walter, John W. Douglas, P. J. McDermott, I. C 
Monrce, John E. McEwan, George J. Seabury, John L. Logan: 


CONSTITUTION, 


ARTICLE I.—Sec. 1. This association shall he known as 
the Brooklyn Gun Cluo. Sec. 2. The objects of this Club are 
the enforcement of the game and fish laws, the propagation 
of sane and fish, and the leasing and hiring of lands and 
waters for shooting, fishing and hunting Due pOsES 

Art. Il.—Sec. 1, ‘he membership of this Club is limited 
to forty members. Sec. 2. Candidates may be paphered and 
voted for at any meeting of the Club, as provided for in the 


| ‘By-Laws, = 


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| than one friend at one time, and 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Art. I11.—Sec. 1. The officers of the Club shall consist of a 
President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary, and also 
three Directors, which Directors shall constitute an Executive 
Board for the management of the affairs of the Club. Sec. 2. 


officers of the Club. Sec. 8. All Officers and Trustees shall be 
elected at the annual meeting by a vote of the members of 
the Club, and shall hold office for one year or until their suc- 
cessors are elected, 

ArT. IV, The annual meeting of the Club for the election 
of officers shall be held an the second Tuesday in January of 
each year, due notice of which shall be sent by the Secretary 
to each member, The regular meetings of the Club shall be 
held on the second Tuesday in January, March, May, July, 
September and Noyember, for social purposes and for receiv- 
ing reports from the Officers and Board of Directors. Special 
meetings may be held at the call of the President or Execu- 
tive Committee, or by the Secretary, at the written request 
ot three members of the Clnb. 

ArT. V. At any meeting of the Club seven members shall 
constitute a quorum, P 

ArT. VI. In case a vacancy occurs in any office the same 
shall be filled by a vote of the members of the Club, at any 
meeting of the Club. , 

ArT, VIL. The Club shall have the power to establish By- 
Laws and Rules and Regulations for shooting, hunting and 
fishing, which may be altered at any annual meeting, They 
may also be altered at any regular meeting or at any special 
meeting called for that purpose, notice of such intended alter- 
ation having been given at least thirty days before such reg- 
ular or special meeting. 

ART. VIII. This Constitution shall be changed only at an 
annual meeting, notice of the intended change having been 
given in writing at a previous regular meeting. 

ArT. IX. Atany annual meeting of the Club at which 
Officers and Trustees are elected members may be repre- 
sented by proxy and vote asif present, said proxy being given 
especially for that meeting and filed with the Secretary before 
the meeting is called to order. 

Art, X. A meeting of the Board of Officers may be called 
at any time by the President or a majority of the membhers 
of the Executive Board. 


BY-LAWS. 


ARTICLE I. At the meetings of the Club the order of busi- 
ness shall be as follows: 1. Roll call. 2, Minutes of last regular 
and subsequent special meetings shall be read and approved. 
3. Members proposed and voted for. 4. Reports of Commit- 
tee. 5, Unfinished business. 6, New business. 7. Bills ex- 
amined and passed, 8. At annual meeting election of officers. 
9. Adjournment. 

ARTICLE II, 


Section 1. President.—The Presjdent shall preside at all 
meetings of the Club. 

See. 2. Vice-President.—In the absence of the President the 
Vice-President shall preside, and shonld both be absent those 
present shall choose one of theirnumber to act as Chairman, 
who shall perform all duties for the time being, 

Sec. 3. SECRETARY.—The Secretary shall keep a record of 
the transactions of the Club, and pay to the Treasurer all 
moneys as soon as received, keep accurate accounts with its 
members, draw all orders for the payment of bills as ordered 
by the Club, give notice to the members in arrears for fines 
or otherwise, attend to all correspondence, and transact such 
other duties as may be directed by the Club. 

Sec. 4. TREASURER.—The Treasurer shall receive and pay 
out all moneys of the Club on the order of the Secretary, 
countersigned by the Chairman or members of the Executive 
Board, and keep a book showing the same, and shall report 
tothe Board of Directors at each regular meeting. The 
Treasurer shall receive all the funds through the Secretary, 
and shall Keep atrue account of all moneys received and 
paid out by him. He shall deposit the moneys received in 
the name of the Clubina bank designated by the officers 
thereof. 

Sec, 5. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD.—The Executive Board 
shall, before the annual meeting, take a correct inventory of 
the property and effects of the Club, and place the same in 
the hands of the Secretary, and it shall be recorded in the 
minutes of the Club at the annual meeting thereof. They 
shall examine the books of the Secretary and Treasurer and 
report the same to the Club at the annual meeting. 


ARTICLE III. 


Section 1, The initiation fee of a member shall be —— dol- 
lars, and the annual dues dollars, Candidates can be 
proposed and voted for at any meeting of the Club. The an- 
nual dues to the Club are payable on or before March 1. Sec. 
2. In electing members all present shall vote, and the vote 
must be by ballot and unanimous to elect. All candidates 
for membership shall be proposed in writing by a regular 
member, and shall be indorsed by two other members, said 
proposition to be sent to the Secretary, who shall keep a 
record of the same as received, and on voting said candidates 
shall be taken up in the order as received by the Secretary. 
Sec. 8. An assessment, not to exceed ten dollars per year, 
may be made upon all the members of the Club at any regu- 
lar meeting by a two-third vote. Sec. 4. Any member who 
is in arrears 'for dunes, fines or assessments, and shall neglect 
to pay the same for thirty days after receiving notice of his 
indebtedness from the Secretary, may be dropped from the 
roll and from membership by a vote of the Club. 

Art. TV; Any member can resign his membership by giv- 
ing notice in writing to the President or Secretary, but no 
resignation shall be accepted if the member be in arrears for 
assessments or otherwise. 

Art. V. Any member guilty of ungentlemanly conduct or 
violation of the By-Lawsmay be fined, suspended or expelled 
by a two-thirds yote ata regular neeting, but no action shall 
be taken unless the member be present or shall have been 
duly notified by the Secretary of the charges made against 


m, 
ArT. VI. The privileges of the Club may be extended to 

such parties as the Board of Officers may determine for one 

year. 

[AR?T. VIL. provides for transfer of certificates of nember- 


ship. ] 
RULES FOR GAME SHOOTING, 


I. No member of this Club shall kill more than twenty-five 
birds (quail or partridge) on the Club ground in any week 
during the season. Weeks to commence on Monday and end 
on Saturday evening. 

No member of this Club shall shoot or hunt on the 
Club grounds more than four days in any week, and no two 
days consecutively over the same ground. 

IIL. No more than eight members shall shoot or hunt on 
the Club grounds on the same day, and should more than 
eight members be on the grounds the privilege to shoot shall 
be designated by lot. 

IV. Hach member shall register in the Club’s registry on 
arrival, and also register in his own handwriting the num- 
ber of birds killed by him and the place where such birds 
Wer killed, said registry to be made on the evening after the 

unt. 

Y. Any active member of this Club shall have the privilege 
of taking with him a friend to shoot or hunt on the Club 

ounds after November 15, providing, however, the said 

iend does not belong to any other Kings county shooting or 

hunting club, or has not belonged to any other Kings county 

shooting or hunting club within twelve months prior to 

January 1, 1885. All birds killed by said friend to be scored j 

ae said active member. | 

I. No member shall have the poses of taking more | 
shall not take more than 


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two seen during the shooting season to shoot on the Club 
grounds. 

VIl. Any member or members may have the privilege of 
taking a guide for shooting on the Club grounds, but all 
birds killed by said guide are to be scored against said party 
or parties. The guides tobe G. Herbert Newton and William 
E, Newton, and a third, to be named by parties present, if 
necessary. 

Vill. Any member or members violating any of the above 
rules may be suspended as a member of the Oinb by a board 
consisting of the President. Vice-President, Treasurer, Sec- 
retary and the members of the Executive Committee; said 
board to be convened by a call of the President or Chairman 
of the Executive Committee, or any other two members of 
the board. A quorum of said board to consist of not less than 
three members. The Secretary to notify such member at 
once of his suspension. 

IX. Any member haying been suspended may be reinstated 

at any regular meeting of the Club, or at a special meeting 
called for that purpose by a majority of the members then 
present, 
_ X. The President or Executive Committee, at the request 
in writing by a suspended member, shall call a special meet- 
ing of the Club to act on his case, said call to be made within 
one week after receiving such request. 


RULES FOR FISHING, 


I. No member of the Club shall fish in Club waters to ex- 
ceed three days in any one week, or kill more than sixty 
trout in any week or thirty in one day. 

II, Trout of less than six inches in length shall be returned 
to the water as soon as taken. If such trout dies it shall be 
scored against the person killing the same and he may re- 
claim it, 

Ill. Hach active member may take a friend with him to: 
fish, not to exceed twice in the season, provided, howeyer, 
that said friend does not belong to any other Kings county 
shooting, hunting or fishing club, or had not belonged to 
any other Kings county shooting, hunting or fishing club 
within twelve months prior to Jan. 1, 1885. But this rule 
shall not prevent active members from taking members of 
their families to fish. All fish taken by such friend or mem- 
bers of families to be scored against such member, Ladies’ 
and children’s visiting days shall be, pricr to June 1, Mon- 
days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

1V. If on any day the number of members desiring to fish 
shall exceed the number of boats belonging to the Club then 
the boats shall be apportioned among such members, not to 
exceed three members to each boat; but if the number of 
members exceeds three for each boat then the privilege to 
fish shall be decided by lot, unless such members otherwise 
agree. 4, 

V. Members shall be responsible for all damages done to 
boats while being used by them, and shall see that the boats 
are cleaned and properly housed as soon as brought to land, 

VI. Each member may take a guide at his own expense, 
provided there are sufficient boats for other members, their 
friends and families, all fish killed by such guide to be scored 
against such member. 

VIL. Any member who yiolates either of the above rules 
may be suspended from membership by a board ee 
of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary an 
the members of the Executive Committee. Said board shall 
be convened at the call of the President or Chairman of the 
Executive Committee, or any two members of the board, 
Three members of said board shall constitute a quorum, 
and three votes shall be necessary for such suspension. 

VII. Any suspended member may be reinstated in the 
manner provided for the reinstatement of suspended mem- 
bers in subdivisions IX, and X, of Rules for Game Shooting 
of the Club. 


A DOUBLE DISASTER. 


HE morning sun of the glorious 4th and no less glori- 
us 5th of July warmed the backs of a couple of 
young men, accompanied by a borrowed pointer of the 
female kind, who were eagerly beating the hazel bushes 
and low ground in the rear of Fort Howard, opposite Green 
Bay, Wis. We were having’ good sport and enjoying 
ourselves, as youth with gun and dog only can, when a 
fine bird rose from alittle thicket, and as my gun 
came into line and the discharge followed, to my dismay 
through the smoke I saw the form of the dog high in the 
air, as she leapt for the tempting game, forgetful of her 
training, if she ever had any. Too late! Down went bird 
and dog together! When we reached the spot there was 
the game, sure enough, and the dog had evidently been 
impartially served with the same sauce. Sorrowfully we 
bent over the dying animal, but could do nothing to re- 
lieve her, and as her pantings grew feebler and almost 
ceased, we left the spot, for the strange thing we call 
life seemed to have departed. Of course our day was 
clouded, but as the animal was entirely at fault, we 
made the most of an unlucky time, and betook our- 
selyes to another part of the field where, having 
secured a few more birds, we made our way 
homeward, where the sad story was related to her master, 
who of course prized her highly, and now that she was 
gone, her virtues were all remembered and her faults for- 
gotten. The next morning, to our great astonishment, 
we learned that she was at home, She had found the way 
to the ferry during the night, crossed on the boat, no one 
knew how, and reached her home, where she finally 
recovered. We had hardly time to congratulate ourselves 
on this fortunate result when were served with summons 
to appear and answer to a charge of shooting woodcock 
out of season, This was a scheme for revenge devised by 
the officers of the fort for having trespassed on what they 
had come to consider their own ground, simply because 
in their vicinity. We proposed to test the matter, and 
had the satisfaction of seeing them ‘‘hoist with their own 
petard,” for the case went against them, their claim that 
the 5th and not the 4th was the day intended by the law 
when shooting should commence not being tenable, and 
they had the costs to pay. Ce i. 


UncLE LEACH, who used to live down on 8. River in 
Maine, was sadly given to drawing a long bow. One 
evening in the village grocery he was entertaining a small 
auwrlience with tales of hunting and fishing, when he was 
asked if he ever had any luck shooting wild geese. ‘‘Any 
luck shootin’ geese,” repeated the old man, ‘Wall, T 
should say so. Why, ‘twas only this blessed mornin’ that 
Tsee a flock flying over and blazed into ‘em with my old 
gun, and, gentlemen, I hope to die if I didn’t bring down 
six and a raccoon,.—BLack Spor. 


THE KANKAKEE MarsHrs,—Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 26. 
—I spent last week on the Kankakee marshes, near Eng- 
lish Lake, There was quite.a flight of ducks on Monday, 
but it will need freezing weather to bring in any great 
quantities, Snipe are abundant in their favorite feeding 
grounds, Wild geese are going south in great numbers, 
but few stop.—H, C, H, 


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FOREST AND STREAM, 


NEW ENGLAND GAME. 


OSTON, Noy, 1.—Reports up to date agree with my 
own experience—that in most places on Cape Cod 
the quail are found in less numbers than for many years 
past. We think the extreme dry weather of September 
and October has forced the birds deeper in the woods for 
food, for lam at aloss to account for anything in the 
mild winter and conditions of the hatching season to 
prevent the many birds which were left over last fall 
from rearing broods this year. But the ruffed grouse is 
in good numbers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 
and flight woodcock are just beginning to drop in and 
promise fair sport for Noyember.—M, 

Vermont grouse are rather plenty, but are shy, and 
hunting with a dog that trees the game and barks causes 
most of the deaths, Gray squirrels are all over, and 
good bags could be made. Coons are shot in numbers, 
and are, of course, fatand good eating. In spite of set- 
tlements, more mink were caught than I had heard of 
in some years, and mephitic visitations were frequent, as 
shown by the odor left. Snow and cold have shut up 
most of the game except an warm days, for that it was 
ale Me there any one would attest. —NESHOBEE (Philadel- 
phia). 

Boston, Oct. 26.—The gunners are a little dissatisfied, 
so far as this section of the country is concerned. As to 
ruffed grouse, the man who has shot one this season in 
this part of Massachusetts, is rather proud of his luck, 
and the other boys think that he has a reason to be, By 
the way, there are yet few or none in the market, show- 
ing plainly that the birds are scarce. From all over 
northern New England the reportisthesame, Partridges 
are very scarce. Stillin the remote sections some sport 
may be had. The early shore bird shooting was very 
good indeed all along the coast, but the late birds, duck 
and coot, have not yet begun-to fly freely. The theory is 
that they stay on their more northern feeding grounds 
till driven southward by bad weather, and this bad 
weather we have not yet had. There are a number of 
Boston's noted gunners waiting for a bad storm, when 
they will hie themselves away to Annisquam and the 
Essex River, for coot shooting. Mr. G, T. Freeman has 
made one trip to that celebrated cooting ground, and was 
rewarded with a string of some thirty birds, not a bad 
score fora day anda half. Another Boston merchant— 
he is not willing that his lame shall be mentioned, not 
eyen in his favorite paper, the FoREST AND STREAM— 
went down to “‘Squam” the other day, and with shooting 
seventy-five shells he got ten birds. He says that either 
he is a poor shot or a coot isa hard bird to kill.—SPECcIAL. 


THE CALIFORNIA QUAIL. 


[ag correspondents within the last few months have 
written on this subject, but as my experience with 
the lively little bird under consideration has been related 
by neither of themTalso speak up. It is the game in 
this part of the State. We hardly have any other, except 
afew ducks in the winter and an occasional worthless 
jack rabbit. This is a fruit-growing section, devoted es- 
pecially to grapes. In the vineyards along the valleys 
and hillsides, skirting small streams below and often 
dense thickets above, the valley quail, as the smaller 
variety is usually called, finds his favorite resort, Here, 
too, the lover of the gun finds sport fit for a king. 
Perhaps enough has been said of the appearance and 
habits of the California quail by my predecessors; I must 
remark, however, that his activity, speed of wing, and 
cuteness are a constant source of astonishment to one who 
has hunted poor, simple Bob-White, with his one device 
of hiding till it took a microscope to find him and staying 
there till kicked out, This little pert, crested, wide-awake 
son of the west is equal to Bret Harte’s Heathen Chinee, 


“Wor ways that are dark and tricks that are vain.” . 


He will first astonish you by taking a tree. There he 
will get on the top of a-big limb or in an impenetrable 
bunch of moss, or as I have caught one or two doing, hide 
next the trunk and creep around as you walk. If you 
pound the tree with sticks and stones, he will wait till 
you almost strike him and then he will come down out of 
that tree with the yelocity of acannon ball, and ona 
downward curve which will betray the’ gun of the very 
elect. Then he goes into the thicket, flying always on 
exactly the opposite side from the shooter. If there is 
only one bush about he will fly with an accuracy of cal- 
culation that would do credit toa chief of ordnance on 
exactly the opposite side from thegun, If he fliesup by a 
fence or hedge, his first move is over it or through, never 
along it, after the style of his Eastern cousin. If taken 
in open ground he will scuttle along the earth, or go 
roaring over your head, or, more likely still, go off boring 
a spiral hole into blank space, through the center of which 
he persuades you to shoot while he keeps himself care- 
fully to the circumference. 

For the benefit of the average tenderfoot, supposing 
him to be as ignorant as I was two years ago, I must say 
a word about the California vineyard, The vines are 
planted in rows, from six to ten feet apart each way. 
Each year they are pruned to within about eighteen 
inches of the ground. This stock left each year soon be- 
comes thick and strong, supporting the yearly growth of 
twigs on which is found the fruit, Under the broad 
leaves of these spreading branches, long enough usually 
to extend from one row to another, the quail finds pleas- 
ant shelter, while the heavy branches of fruit furnish 
him dainty fare. Here the hunter is in his glory. The 
vines average a little less than waist high, giving good 
use of eyes and gun and an almost certain shot at every 
quail that flies. My young friend M. and I hunt together 
a good deal, Our plan—for we have no dog except my 
setter puppy Bob, who, thanks to his master’s ignorance 
and press of work, is growing up with but litile train- 
ing—is to hunt a vineyard just as if we were working it, 
We start in at one side abreast, two rows apart, and tramp 
back and forth till we have gone over it all. 

The quails are not so much in flocks as in the East and 
usually not more than three or four get up at once, fre- 
quently only one. They sometimes Top cover quite per- 
sistently and a favorite trick isto wait till you have passed 
them a step or two and then come up with a whirr that 
brings you around for a snap shot about as soon as nerves 
and muscle can do their work. But even under circum- 


stances so favorable to the shooter if is surprisin how ; [saw nothing more, 

many escape. Several will rise at once, or one will break | fast Iveceived the -he 
cover at your approach and run along the ground, rising | my success, and_so end 
swiftly some 40 or 50yds, from you, giving you but a! in my outdoor pleasures, 


(Nov, 4; 18868 


slender showing, even with a fine, gun to cut him down; 
or still another will fly, darting between the vines close 
to the ground, J never knew one to fly along the same 
row in which I was standing. Our summers here are 
very dry, and good shooting may be often had early in 
the season along the streams where the birds congregate 
for water. Itis quick work taking them as they aoe 
among the willows or along the bed of the stream, but 
good bags are often made. As my work is in the school- 
room, Saturday is my rest day. On the first Saturday of 
the open season (Oct. 2) my young friend and I, between 
us, bagged sixty-one. Johnisagood shot and beatme a 
little, making in one round the rather neat score of four- 
teen out of fifteen. G. B, 
SANTA Rosa, Cal, 


NORTH CAROLINA GROUSE, 


ELVIDERE, N, C., Oct, 26.—Our open season for 
quail began on the 15th inst., but itis now so disa- 
greeably warm and dry nothing has been done in the 
way of shooting. Dogs cannot smell, and they suffer in- 
tensely for want of water. The ditches and runs are, 
with very few exceptions, as dry as last year’s birds’ nests. 
Ihave been out in the fields near by only once; found the 
birds plentiful, but late and small, except a few fine 
coveys of full-grown spring birds. I was hunting over a 
young half-English and_half-native setter, never shot 
over before (just a year old on the 8th inst.), and seein 
him come to a beautiful stand, with nose straight out an 
tail rigid, I walked up, and after admiring and encourag- 
ing him for a few seconds, walked into the birds, and as 
they came up gave them both barrels, securing two fine 
full-grown birds. Without following the birds I went on 
and found several other coveys, some too small to inter- 
fere with, others yery nice birds. After making the 
circuit of the fields, myself and my pup Dan reached 
home with eleven birds for my twelve shots. I do not 
know whether I killed the twelfth bird or missed it, for 
if was in the woods near the fence, and the dog failed to 
bring when sent to look for it. I was well satisfied with 
the working of the pup, as he was very staunch and 
showed a great deal of nose, but it was too dry to test 
that point. I think he will make a good one. I am satis- 
fied that there are plenty of birds, but many of the 
coveys will be too young to afford good shooting earlier 
than the 15th of November. It would be wise legislation, 
no doubt, to extend the close season to Noy, 1, instead of 
Oct. 15, as it now stands. 

As fishing for bass and jack is now good, I think I shall 
let the birds rest for a season and give them a chance to 
grow larger as well as wilder. 

Our party have only succeeded in killing two deer this 
fall, both very fine bucks, however. One weighed 204lbs. 
and the other 185lbs,, down weight, and they had the 
finest antlers I ever saw on Virginia deer. 

Bears have about ‘‘played out;” it seems that they have 
gone to water, as the swamp is very dry; probably they 
have taken to the neighborhood of Lake Drummond. 

A. F. R. 


MY FIRST DUCK. 


NE cold and windy day in October Charlie and I were 
fishing around the head of one of the most beautiful 
of central New York lakes. Our success did not equal 
our expectations, as a lonely perch and a couple of small 
pickerel were all that graced the bottom of the boat. As 
we were about to go ashore disgusted, Charlie saw asmall 
flock of ducks fly up the lake, and after circling two or 
three times, drop into the marsh. ‘‘Let’s give them a try, 
if we can’t fool the fish,” The boat was headed for the 
place where the ducks had lit, while Charlie shoved the 
shells into the , which we usually carried for such 
emergencies. He always did the shooting, having had a 
long experience in the field, while I had never shot at a 
bird on the wing, As we neared the rushes he rose care- 
fully in the stern, while I backed water as silently and 
rapidly as possible. The moment the boat touched the 
dry reeds there was a whir, two explosions, a few feath- 
ers drifted slowly down to leeward, and we saw a duck 
drop. We had no dog, so I endeavored to retrieve, but 
failed ignominiously after fifteen minutes of wading in 
the cold water. Then we went ashore and got a dog, and 
found the game very quickly, Returning we rounded a 
little point, and there, within easy gunshot, were three 
teal in a little bay in the rushes. I grasped the gun and 
took deliberate aim, but just as I p led the dog saw the 
game, made a sudden turn, and the shot went harmless] 
over their heads, while he, eager to retrieve, Ne . 
struck on the gunwale, and over we went, men, gun, boat 
cushions, oars, dead fish, etc,, into about three feet of 
water. The pointer was first to reach what answered for 
terra firma, a huge stump, where he sat shivering and 
licking himself, regarding me with the benign expression 
of his race, while we, after a hearty laugh, gathered to- 
gether our floating duffle, and waded ashore. A few min- 
utes put us to rights, and fifteen, more landed us at the 
cottage, where we dried our clothes, and I told Charlie 
that I would shoot a duck if it took all winter. 

The next day was Sunday, Early Monday morning I 
donned rubber boots, got the gun and shells, and just as 
the east was red with the rising sun, the narrow skiff shot 
out from the western shore on to the quiet lake. Ten 
mirutes rowing brought me where something might rise, 
and the gun haying been placed where most handy, the 
boat was backed slowly and carefully along the edge of 
the marsh. A mud-hen scurried out three or four rods 
away, but before the gun could be brought to bear, dove 
and made for deep water. A little further along another 
tried the same tactics but was not quite quick enough, 
and received a charge of shot, while at the report three 
woodduck rose, one of which fell to the left barrel. I 
think that I was much more surprised than the birds at 
the success of those. two shots, and felt a great deal 
happier about it. Some minutesmore of patient work and 
a mallard rose way out of range, circled and lit. I tried 
to back up to him, but the treacherous dry reeds rustled 
a warning, and though the gun spoke twice, he flew away. 
unharmed. 
side, and out to the little bay where the tealleftus. That 
seemed to be more accessible from the shore, so I landed 
and walked out on the sandy point...Up from the rushes 
rose a teal, but fell back stone dead, making my last bird 
for that-morning, as there was little good ground left, and 
Returning to the cottage to break- 
congratulations of Charlie on 
a never-to-be-forgotten 

: ' PERCH, f 


On again, around the head to the opposite 


episode 


A MISSISSIPPI CAT. 


§) ese paragraph, which is clipped from the New Orleans 

Times-Democrat, of Oct. 29, may read curiously to 
Northern sportsmen: ‘‘Panthers are very troublesome to 
the farmers around Letherton, Miss, Mr. T. J. Matthews 
recently had fifty hogs killed by them. Hunters have 
been after them, and succeeded in killing a number.” 

The region mentioned has always been a famous one 
for the largest American cat. 

Nine years ago three others and I were hunting in that 
region, We had had great success, killing thirteen deer 
in three days, One morning, a heavy cloudy one for the 
month, November, we went out for a deer drive, but 
the hounds struck the trail of two panthers and put one 
upatree. I got to the dogs first, and seeing only the 
head of the beast in a fork half hidden in a heavy growth 
of moss, I thought it was a coon ‘and hesitated about 
wasting my charge of buckshot on such small game, I 
had that day a 10-bore, i1lbs. double gun, made many 
years ago for deer hunting, by N. N. Wilmot, of St. Louis, 
a famous gunmaker from 1850 to 1861, 

Muzzleloader though it be, it will make a better pattern 
with ‘‘blue whistlers”—as the heavy buckshot are called 
in the far south—than any breechloader I ever saw, though 
I have had two made especially for deer in the past eight 
years; one by Lang, the other by Tolley, both good 
weapons. Walking about the tree to get a better view of 
whatever might be in it, for I did not believe old Muse, 
our best hound, would run a coon to tree when she knew 
we were after deer. I got a look at the ears and knew 
what it was. Calling the dogs behind me so that they 
might not be killed if I only crippled the beast, I fired. 
“Old Wilmot” was true to its traditions and made no mis- 
takes, with 54 drams of coarse Curtis & Hall powder 
behind 9 blue whistlers in each barrel. With the explosion 
the head dropped back, the great hands relaxed their 
hold, the hody hung by one claw, seventy feet in the air, 
and then the mighty cat fell—dead. Four of the shot 
entered the head and could have been covered by a 3in. 
circle. Five of them went clear through the skull and 
all, The beast was 9ft. 24in. from tip to tip, a large male. 

MISSISSIPPI LOWLANDS, 


WOODCOCK AND GROUSE. 


\ ARREN, Pa., Oct. 24.—I see a woodeock query 

asked by your Connecticut correspondent, ‘‘Flin.” 
He had tramped all day for this gamiest bird that flies ‘in 
all those moist, black-earthed spots so dear to them; yes, 
and so frequented by them buta year ago,” and found 
only one cripple. And he wants the other fellows to tell 
him something. Out here we have the same experience 
of old haunts forsaken, probably because the birds have 
been all killed. But we don't give itup, we ‘hie on” till 
we find them. The woodcock is a queer bird, and a study 
for the naturalist and the shooter as well, His habits and 
haunts vary like the leaves of autumn. You may find 
him in the moist, swampy places, and you may flush him 
on the hillside where the ground is dry as dust. How he 
bores there for worms I don't know. That's his business. 

I know the old theory of the books is that as the dr 
weather comes they come down from their hillside breed- 
ing places to the alder swamp and the willow copse to 
stay till the frosts drive them south. But all theories are 
sometimes upset. Only yesterday a friend and myself 
went out for woodcock and grouse. It was a glorious 
October day and we had raresport. We hunted the usual 
places through without a feather. Then we ran the dog 
through thick willows lately grown on a bar in the Alle- 
pireny River, on which alluvial soil is accumulating year 

y year, And behold out came numerous ‘‘russet deni- 
zens of the bosky dell,” but strangely enough they were a 
good way from the ‘‘dell.” Still the soft earth and the 
ee for these long bills were there; so the theory was all 
right, 

"These mottled beauties safely in bag we went to a dry, 
stony sidehill for grouse; and forthwith up went several 
woodcock with that welcome whistle. e bagged the 
bunch, all the time wondering at their strange choice of 
location, on a dry, stony hillside, where not a pint of 
water has run for two months. Yetthe birds were stron 
and fat and glossy, as all October birds are. The broa 
river, with its swaleand willow copse and lowland is only 
half a mile away and in sight. Yet these birds were 
evidently bred there and would have remained there till 
the frosts come. Had we stuck to their usual haunts 
perhaps we too should be asking, ‘‘where are the wood- 
cock?” Possibly your nutmeg correspondent may find 
them as we found them if he will go among the scrub 
oaks and young pines. We have found them there this 
and other years just as plenty as in the “‘moist, black- 
earthed spots,” where they are supposed to make their 
only home. And they stay there not simply in nesting 
and hatching time, but the season through, in many cases, 
if not disturbed by the dog and gun. 

The folly of trying to domesticate ruffed grouse was 
demonstrated again here last spring, Mr. Cousins has an 
artificial hen hatchery on a large scale. Some one in bis 
family found the nest of a grouse and took all the eggs, a 
dozen or more, and placed them in his hatchery, In due 
time the young grouse appeared, but lived only two or 
three days. If left to the mother grouse we might have 
lost some powder in taming them in the only practicable 


way. 

The woods in this section are still full of squirrel hunt- 
ers, who pot a grorse when they can, Few seasons have 
been better for game, and guns and gunners are busy. 
Since September 1 our gunsmith, Mr. Cone, has sold 
over 1,200Ibs. of shot and powder and shells in proportion, 
wi h divers guns, mainly of the cheaper grade. The single 
semi-hammerless of the American Arms Co, has a large 
sale. 

Deer hunting has hardly commenced in this neck of 
timber. Hounding used to be frequent, notwithstanding 
the law was against it. and many deer were killed in the 
river. But the practice is growing less common year 
by year. Still-hunting is very little practiced till the 
snow comes. Then we have venison in the market and 
many saddles are shipped outof the State. PENN. 


Oxnto.—Jules Vautrot, Jr., Game Warden for Trumbull 

county, has, under the law passed last winter, appointed 

| game policemen as follows: E. L. E eleston and James M, 

full, Warren; J. L. Kennedy, Howland, and A. C, Fauss, 

Mesopotamia. It is fhe duty of these officials to see tothe 

strict enforcement of the law. Game Warden Vautrot 
insists upon this, 


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FOREST AND. STREAM. 287 


ADIRONDACK DEER. 


Editor Forest and Stream: ; . 

The open season for deer shooting in this State, which 
closed yesterday, has been, taken all in all, a fairly suc- 
cessful one for hunters. Thanks to the section in the re- 
yised game laws which provides that only three deer can 
be killed inaseason by one hunter, and prohibits the 
transportation of more than one deer belonging to the 
samie person, the despicable practice of slaughtering deer 
for the market and for money has received an effectual 
damper, and the chief incentive being removed, the 
destruction of the animals has, in a measure, been checked, 
Certainly the slaughter has not been as great as when the 
use of hounds was permitted during the entire open sea- 
son, The present law regulating hunting deer with dogs 
is the result of a compromise between the advocates and 
opponents of the practice, and most sportsmen in this 
section think it is open to criticism in many respects. In 
the first place the better class of sportsmen in Central 
New York are unconditionally opposed to hounding deer. 
Secondly, the opening of the season for hounding as early 
as Sept. 1 is objected to on the grounds that the deer, the 
does more especially, are not in a fit condition to run, and 
it is cruel to force them to do so in hot weather. Thirdly, 
the hounding season closes Oct. 5, just at the time when 
the deer are becoming fit for venison, hey are not, as a 
general thing, in their prime until a little later in the sea- 
son than that even. 

But in spite of its faults the new law has operated bet- 
ter and given better satisfaction than many of us feared 
it would. One of the good results has been to distribute 
the deer killed more equally among the many parties 
visiting the Wilderness, and it is safe to say that more 
amateur hunters have had shots at deer this year than in 
any season previous. The numerous pot-hunters who 
with their packs of hounds scoured the woods and slaugh- 
tered hundreds of deer for the markets two and three 
years ago, have not appeared. The members of the Bixby 
Club have killed twenty deer this fall, and about the 
same number have been taken at and near Jock’s Lake. 
A party of seven hunters from New Haven, Conn., killed 
ten deer on Fourth Lake of the Fulton Chain. As far as 
can be ascertained about thirty have been killed on North 
and South Lakes and Black River and probably fifty or 
more in the Moose River region, Reports from the north- 
ern part of the Wilderness state that the hunting there 
has also been good, PORTSA. 

Urica, N, Y., Nov. 1, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Up to Sept. 15 I think the dogs were kept pretty 
securely fastened, As soon as that date arrived all hands, 
dogs and men, were off for ahunt. The first day resulted 
in the killing of two deer, one said to be a yearling, the 
other a very small spotted fawn which, from all accounts, 
was of the size of a hare. It fell before the rifle of a gen- 
tleman from New York. He was very much elated, but 
afriendin the hunt advised him to get the skin out of 
sight as soon as possible, as it might be troublesome evi- 
dence. I think quite a number of fawns were killed 
about here, Soon after the above hunt three or four par- 
ties, numbering in all twenty or more, with half as many 
dogs, were in camp at the Upper Ausable Lake two weeks 
(some three), and secured three deer, 1 think. They re- 
port deer more plenty than ever before; but that talk is 
only to keep their courage up and make themselves and 

_ others believe that itis the result of hounding. I have 
been in the woodsa good deal of late, and I know I never 
saw so few deer tracks as this year. Since the 5th of Oc- 
tober I think but one dog of this place has been fastened. 
I know of one deerthey ran down and killed and ate. 
One party has been twice in the woods “still-hunting” 
with dogs, and killed three deer, perhapsmore. They are 
cautious about telling how many they kill, lest some one 
should know when they reach the limit of three deer. A 
party was out Friday last but got nothing, Out yester- 
day, killed one. Reported on their return that they were 
out partridge hunting and came across the deer. But the 
story is ‘too thin to wash” with people who know them. 
Not a day passes that I do not hear the hounds after deer, 
some days two or three races are in hearing atthe same 
time. These are facts, and Dr. Ward and his friends 
should spend a few weeks here at this time, They would 
neyer wonder at the difficulty they might have in start- 
ing a deer in season. AMRACH, 

KEENE VALLEY, Oct, 24. 


SHORE BIRD NOMENCLATURE. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

_ Will you kindly allow me to answer the questions of 
your correspondent, ‘‘Beach Haven,” in your issue of Oct. 
~1, a little more positively, and—permit me to say—a lit- 
tle more accurately than you have done in the same issue? 
I have had plenty of experience in shooting on Cape Cod, 
ped am professionally well acquainted with our shore 

irds, 

The *‘black-breast” is one of the names for the golden 
plover (Claradims dominicus), not for the plack-bellied 
plover (C. squatarolo) which, as far as I know, is univer- 
sally known as ‘‘beetlehead” from Cape Cod northward. 
The “‘grass bird” is the ‘‘jacksnipe,” ‘‘kicker,” or pectoral 
sandpiper (Trirga maculata), though the name is also ap- 
plied to one or two other less common species of sm 
waders, among them the white-rumped sandpiper (T. fus- 
cicollis) and the buff-breasted sandpiper (Tryrgites subru- 
Jicollis), The ‘‘summers” are, of course, the smaller or 
“summer” yellowlegs (Totarus flavipes). These names 
are not universally employed on Cape Cod, and in fact 
the whole nomenclature of the article in which they oc- 
cur struck meas being that used by the shooters of Bos- 
ton and vicinity rather than that of the native “Cape 
Codders.” For instance, a thoroughbred Cape Cod gun- 
ner from. Orleans or Chatham calls the Senin lover a 
“toadhead,” and seldom speaks of a “summer yellowleg,” 
much less a ‘‘summer,” tout court. 

The immense varicty of local names that mizrator 
birds like our waders receive in passing along the coast is 
a very interesting study. Much curious Bae interesting 
info; n is to obtained from the study of such 
names as these, and I should be glad to see the subject 
taken up systematically. ; 

In the mean time I should be glad to hear, through your 
columns, from any one who can tell«me how far the use 
extends of the local name ‘fall snipe,’”’as applied to the 
swarms of young red-backed sandpipers renga ae ina, 
pacifica) that come upon the New England coast late in 


the autumn, Ihave heard the name used in the neigh- 
borhood of Portland, Me. On Cape Cod, I believe, they 
are called ‘‘winter oxeyes.” JOHN MurpocE. 

U. 8, NATIONAL Musrum, Washington, D, 0. 

[In stating that the “black heart” was a name for the 
blackbellied plover (C, Squatarola) we gave the name as 
we have heard it applied, The name, however, it appears 
from the above communication is, like many other such 
appellations, in different localities applied to different 
birds, There is no keeping up with the vagaries of orni- 
re oer nomenclature in use by gunners and residents 
in different localities, Like the names of fishes and 
snakes one individual may change its namie as often as a 
confidence swindler, and trayel about under as many 
aliases as a post office fraud. We understand that the 
editors of a new dictionary, after considering the advisa- 
bility of pea define all the local terms applied 
to birds, beasts, fishes, reptiles and insects, gave up the 
appalling task; and so we may not look for any help from 
that source. ],, 


NEW JERSEY COAST RESORTS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

One of the best resorts for fishing and gunning has 
just been completed by Mr, Humphrey Martin of Mana- 
hawken, N. J, The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has 
within the past year built a road from Manahawken 
across the bay to the sea shore running to Barnegat 
lighthouse, north, and Beach Haven, south, and Mr, 
Martin, who is one of the best known gunners on the bay, 
has erected a house of one story and 20x40, with bunks 
for twelye persons and divided off into sleeping room, 
eating room and kitchen. The house is located across the 
bay and within ten minutes row of all the best gunning 
points. The fishing at the location selected is the best in 
the bay, the waters in front of the building abounding in 
season with sea bass, weakfish, sheepshead and striped 
bass. The writer of this two weeks ago took a striped 
bass not o0ft. from the house weighing 53lbs. Oysters, 
clams, hard and soft crabs and terrapin are to be taken 
in abundance. Arrangements have been made with the 
Pennsylvania Railroad by which their trains stop directly 
in front of the house, and connect with trains leaving 
New York and Philadelphia on Mondays, Wednesdays 
and Fridays, so as to arrive at about seven in the evening. 
eae New York by Central New Jersey Railroad at 

Formerly one was obliged to put up at Manahawken 
and starting out at three in the morning row three miles 
across the bay and the same on returning at night. The 
building of the road has not disturbed the birds, and 
broadbills, sprigtails, baldpates, mallards, brant, black 
ducks and geese are plenty, 

There is no place where better sport can be had, and 
at a reasonable expense, guides, sneakboats and decoys 
are provided, CENTRAL. 


and walked on briskly, too fast, in fact, for I started 
several partridges from the road that I might have got a 
shot at if I had been more on the lookout. You remem- 
ber, perhaps, that when you and I were on that same 
road, just before we got to the clearing in the woods your 
dog started one that we did not get. “Well, I raised him 
again right there, and followed him in the same direction, 
with the same success. However, a little piece further 
on, just as I crossed the brush fence one ran across the 
bal and he was soon placed in the other pocket. Now 
came the tuin of luck. I had in my mind to cross that 
swamp that you and I tackled late one afternoon, where 
we nearly got lost, Ihad heard of an old road leading 
through the woods, coming out at ‘‘Scrabbles,” but when 
I came to load I found I had dropped the phanger (which, 
by the way, is a home-made affair), and I spent over half 
an hour looking for it in vain, Here I was in the midst 
of a laurel woods, three miles from home four cart- 
ridges in my pocket, and a useless gun. I had not the 
courage to face the swamp and the bears in that style, so 
I had nothing to do but retrace my. steps. I took an in- 
ventory of my pockets to see if there was anything that 
would do for a plunger, and to my great joy found a 
rusty crooked nail, but in straightening it it broke, and 
neither piece was long enough. I had gone ahead two 
hundred yards, when I saw six partridges sitting in a 
birch tree eating buds. Imagine my feelings, I got ex- 
cited and resolved to make that nail work or know the 
reason why. I broke it again, put one piece in, turned 
the head of the nail in upon that, and to my joy found 
that the gun would shoot as well as ever, But the part- 
ridges, oh, where were they? It was now 4 o'clock, and I 
know if Iwas much longer there would be an old horn 
tooting in the neighborhood, Sol keptthe road, As I 
was coming along to the brook, right by the mill another 
bird crossed the road. My combination exploded the 
charge and another bird was added to the two already 
bagged. I had seen twenty partridges, and brought home 
one in each pocket and one in my hand,—B, B, L. 


THE LOWELL (Mass.) Rop anp GuN CLUB went on the 
annual side-hunt Oct, 21 and 22. Capt. Bates’s team 
scored 30,250 points; Capt. Knowles’s team 16,685, On 
Oct. 26 the dinner followed, The members assembled at 
the American House. The post-prandial exercises were 
introduced by President E. W. Lovejoy, who presented 
Hon. George A, Marden as chairman of the evening. The 
latter accepted the post with brief remarks, and called 
upon Mr, knowles, captain of the losing side in the hunt, 
Mr. Knowles said that luck had been against his side. In 
behalf of his men he challenged the winning side to a 
clay-pigeon shoot for an oyster supper. Captain Bates 
made a ready response, accepting the challenge. The 
chairman expressed himself as pleased to have the chal- 
lenge accepted, and suggested that clay-pigeons would be 
likely to form a part of the bill of fare for the supper, A 
humorous description of a fox hunt was given by Mr. 
John Faulkner, There was some rallying about the Fort 
Hill Park fund at the expense of E, A. Smith, who was 
also eulogized as the coon hunter by Thomas R. Garity, 
Wm. 5. Greene responded to a call for remarks upon the 
‘didactic and moral aspect of hunting.” ‘Che good results 
to be derived by the city from such an organization as 
the Rod and Gun Club were dwelt upon by George H. 
Stevens. The chairman thought there was not much 
need of anxiety in regard to the useless slaughter of game 
by the club. They were not so much nimrods as middle- 
men. Hon, Charles H. Allen told a number of stories of 
the far West. He remarked that he had been out there 
as a committee to see if any of the Indians had got away 
since the visit of the last committee. The lying of hunt- 
ers, he said, was as nothing compared to lying in the 
boundless West, where the liar was found in all his 
native luxuriance. This was illustrated by a number of 
yarns. Hon. Jeremiah Crowley expressed regret that he 
had been introduced as a politician, for he was not after 
office now. It was a gathering of hunters. Marden, 
Allen and Haggett were hunters, and the speaker didn't 
know how soon he might be. W. A. Lang and A. A. 
Haggett made remarks, and Joseph Smith, of the Citizen, 
responded for the press. A vote of thanks was passed to 
Albert Wheeler & Co. for donations received, Jeremiah 
Crowley sang a song, and the company dispersed. 


These addresses of equipped gunners of the New 
Jersey coast, with the shooting points at their command 
and their rates, are given by the Coast Pilot of Cape 
May: one May City—Highty miles from Philadelphia, 
by West Jersey Railroad, via Market street wharf, Aaron 
Schellinger, Jerry B. Schellinger, Charles Schellinger, 
Joseph Hand, D. W. Pearson, James Clark, E. O. Taylor, 
I. Sidney Townsend, Col. J. L. Lansing, Clark Brothers. 
Equipped gunners. Rates, $2.50 per day and board, 
Cape May Court House—Sixty-nine miles from Phila- 
delphia, via West Jersey Railroad. Chas, F. Foster, Wm. 
H. Foster, E. C. Wheaton, S. F. Hewitt, Equipped gun- 
ners, Rates, $2 per day and board. Mayville—One mile 
from Cape May Court House. Lewis Ludlam, Benjamin 
Hawkins. Equipped gunners. Rates, $2 per day and 
board, Dennisville—Four miles from Seaville on West 
Jersey Railroad. Rates, $2 per day and board. Toums- 
end’s Inlet—Via Seayille. Rates, $2 per day and board. 
Tuckahoe—Six miles off Woodbine station on West J ersey 
Railroad, total distance sixty-two miles, Rates, $2.50 per 
day and board. Beesley’s Point—Reached via Pleasant- 
ville, West Jersey and Atlantic Railroad, total distance 
sixty-seven miles. Rates, $2.50 per day and board. Gun- 
ning resorts in Cape May county are in and about the 
various sounds and theroughfares, as Cape Island Sounds, 
Grassy Sounds, Jarvey Sounds, Cresse’s Thoroughfare, 
Great Sounds, are well-known and available gunning 
points in this county. Burlington county—Available 
gunning points in Little Egg Harbor Bay, accessible from 
Tuckerton: Gaunt’s Point, Gaunt’s Cove, Jerimey’s Point, 
Jerimey’s Cove, Rose’s Point, Rose’s Cove, Hester Sedge, 
East Sedge, West Sedge, Johney Sedge, Good Luck Sedge, 
Shelter Island, Parker’s Island, Middle Island, Storrey’s 
Island, Hester Island, Bunches Island, Big Bunches, Bar- 
rel Island, Goose Bar, Bunton Sedge, LittleIsland. Toms 
Se a sportsmen with yachts. Rates, $5 per 
day and board, boats and equipments. 


FirE IUuntrrs’ Luck.—Antimony City, Ark,—Two 
hunters had quite an odd experience a few nights ago 
while fire-hunting near this place. They were looking for 
deer with their fire pan blazing with fat pine, when sud- 
denly they were startled by a peculiar whirring sound 
above their heads which lasted for several seconds, and 
then, as they were looking upward, a bird of apparently 
large proportions came within the circle of their light and 
settled on the ground, four or fiye yards in front of them, 
They thought it not worth a rifle ball and threw a stone 
which barely missed the bird. It immediately took wing 
and flew some 25yds. and lit again and_the same perform- 
ance of the hunters throwing at it and the bird flying a 
few yards and lighting was kept up fora dozen times, 
when a lucky throw killed it and on their picking up their 
game it proved to be nothing more nor less than a hen 
mallard.—W. F. M. 


SNARED GROUSE ON THE ERIE RoAD.—Following is copy 
of a letter addressed to the Rockland County Game Pro- 
tector: ‘NEW YorK, Oct. 2.—Mr. Joseph H. Godwin. 
game protector, Kings Bridge, N. Y.: Dear Sir—You will 
pie to remember that last year, and the year previous, 

drew your attention to the fact that the trapping of 
partridges was carried on very extensively in Rockland 
and Orange counties, this State. This year it is done as 
extensively, if not more than before, but the trappers have 
moved their shipping station. Having hunted last week 
in both the above named counties in mpany with Judge 
——, of Brooklyn, we were told that these trappers had 
made Greenwood their shipping point, Greenwood being 
a small station on the Brie Railroad, about four miles this 
side of Turners. Wewere also informed by one of the 
baggagemen on the Eris Railroad that regularly, if not 
every morning at least every other morning, these trap- 
pers shipped one box of trapped birds from the above 
named station. I have promised Judge ——, who is a 
thorough and enthusiastic sportsman, to write you at 
once, and endeavor to stop this outrageous traffic, Shall 
be pleased to hear from you in regard to this matter. 
Truly yours, B: G. C.” 


For several years it has been known to the sportsmen of 
the vicinity that a monster moose has been roaming about 
the Rangeley Lake region. It has been the ambition of all 
the hunters to shoot this monarch of the forest, which has 
been distinguished of late years by the name of Jumbo, 
Several hunters have succeeded in aceunin sight of the moose, 
and he has many times been fired at. Some of the back- 
woodsmen asserted that the old fellow must carry pounds of 
lead in his body, but that he had a charmed life and could 
not be killed. A gentleman who has just returned from the 
Rangeley region told a representative of the Press last even- 
ing that the old moose has at last met his end. He was shot 
by Elmer Thomas, a noted guide and captain of a steamer 
on Kennebago Lake. The great moose stands 1814 hands 
high and weighs from. 800 to 1,000lbs. His antlers are said 
to be immense, and Mr. Thomas has been offered $75 for 
them and the head, The moose must have been many years 
old, and is probably the largest ever shot in Maine.—Port- 
land Press. 


Guy TINKERING IN THE SwAMP.—The day was fine, the 
sky almost cloudless, the air balmy for October, and with. 
ust breeze enough to make walking pleasant. I shoul- 


ered my gun about 2 o’clock and set.out for a ramble. I 
ire y ae ‘Ai 


Don’t SUFFER COLD To ACCUMULATE on cold until your 
threat and lungs are in a state of chronic inflammation. 
Attack the first symptoms of PURE nary cee non with Hale’s 
Honey of. Horehound and Tar, and achieve an easy victory:: 
PIEL’s TOOTHACHE Drops cure in 1 minute — Adv, 


was en oug, I did not have even a-dog to keep me 
company, I hunted up the road that led to the island 


EEE! 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Nov. 4, 1886. 


Sea and Ztiver Sishing. 
Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Publ, Oo. 


IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN. 


A JOLLY party of four left a town of Central Ohio on 
July 2, 1882, for a month’s trip to the lakes and 
woods of Northern Michigan. At Grand Rapids we added 
another member to our party, and reached Elk Rapids in 
the evening of July 3, stopping at the Lake View Hotel, 
which is close to the bay, and affords a beautiful view of 
the water. Here we were told there was good bass fish- 
ing within 200 yards of the house and trout fishing within 
easy reach. There are plenty of rowboats and sailboats 
to. be had at reasonable rates and good guides to the figh- 
ing grounds. On the Fourth some of our party went over 
to Old Mission, across the bay on the peninsula, between 
East and West Traverse bays. The next morning was 
beautiful to behold, and we lost no time in getting our 
traps on board the Queen of the Lakes. . 

And now, as we are standing on the cabin deck watch- 
ing the boat get under way, I will describe our party. 
First, there was Jack, the originator and leader of the 
expedition, and the only one who had ever spent a sum- 
mer among the black bass and speckled beauties of 
Northern Michigan’s lakes and streams; a whole-souled, 

enerous good fellow, and a natural-born fisherman. 

ext came Paul, the sanguine, who was always just going 
to catch a big one, but seldom did. Frank wes the lone 
fisherman, who always wanted to go it alone and who 
seldom came back to camp empty-handed. Bob was the 
ladies’ man, with an extra curl in his blonde moustache 
and his white, soft fisherman’s hat set jauntily on one side. 
Lastly, your humble servant. 

We moved up through Eli River into Elk Lake, a bean- 
tiful sheet of water and affording good fishing, Through 
Elk Lake into Round Lake, separated from Flk Lake by 
a long sandy point, which is a favorite camping place for 

parties from Hlk Rapids. From Round Lake we entered 

orch River, and there we acted like boys demented, It 
was the effect of something we had never seen the like ot, 
and we could only express our emotions by singing, 
dancing and ‘‘monkey shines.” The river is five miles 
long and from seven to fifteen feet deep, and the water is 
so clear that you can see every foot of the bottom. It is 
narrow, only sixty feet wide, and the bottom is of beauti- 
ful white sand, We could see perch, bass, sunfish and 
great pickerel darting around through the translucent 
depths, and we were all nearly wild with excitement. 
We expressed our feelings in such exclamations as: ‘‘There 
he goes! just look at *im!” ‘Ain't hea daisy!” ‘Oh, 
here’s one, here’s one!” ‘Oh, Frank, shout that bie pick- 
erel!” ‘There he is, just behind that big log!” At the 
same time we were running from one side to the other of 
the boat, fearful lest we miss something, The captain 
was a jolly old tar, and nearly split his sides laughing at 
our antics; he said we made more noise than a party of 
girls on a lark. 

From Torch River we steamed into Torch Lake, the 
queen of the chain and the most beautiful inland Jake in 
Michigan. The water is a beautiful shade of green, grow- 
ing darker in color as the water becomes deeper. It is so 
very clear that you can see the bottom quite plainly at a 
depth of twenty feet, and our captain said he had experi- 
mented with a white plate and line, and had seen the 
plate at a depth of forty feet. Torch Lake is eighteen 
miles lone and from one to three miles wide, and is 
celebrated for kicking up a heavy sea on short notice. Its 
greatest depth, so far as known from the captain’s sound- 
ings every winter through the ice, is 296 feet. At Clam 
itiver Landing, six miles from the foot of the lake, we 
disembarked, and the steamer went on her way toward 
the head of the lake. 

Then came our first piece of badluck. We had expected 
to connect’ with a small propeller for the thirteen miles 
between us and Grass Lake, our destination. But the 
boat would not be back before evening’, so we decided to 
leave heavy baggage for the tug, and taking our tents and 
what we would need tomake camp with we embarked in 
our two clinker boats, brought from Elk Rapids, and 
started up the river, 

Our plan was to row up to Grass Lake, select a camping 

lace and get fixed up before night should overtake us. 

e rowed up through the river, which is only half a mile 
long, into Clam Lake, and soon espied Thayer's Landing, 
where we decided that Bob should go up and see about 
dinner, while the rest should try the fish. So Bob put on 
his most bewitching smile, and giving his hat a tilt and 
pulling up the tops of his hip boots started up the path 
toward the cottage on the hill. Jack, Paul, Frank and I 
were hastily jointing our rods and getting our lines in 
shape, each inwardly determined to capture the first fish, 
yet all trying to appearsupremely indifferent, Jack went 
off along shore hunting for crayfish or clams for bait, 
while Paul jumped into one of the boats to try his luck 
trolling. Frank and I, seeing a woodpecker on a tree 
near by, grasped our revolvers and commenced shooting 
athim. He was avery accommodating bird, for he re- 
mained stationary until four shots had been fired at him. 
At the second round we fired simultaneously, our pistols 
making but one report, and Mr. Woodpecker came tum- 
bling te the ground. We did not dispute as to whose shot 
took effect, but hastily dissecting the bird, we placed 
portions on our hooks, and standing on a log near 
shore, cast our lines as far out as we could. 
Frank’s hooks had hardly touched the water when a pick- 
erel nabbed it, fought for a minute, and was reeled in, 
to the delight of the luckiest man in the party. We all 
stopped fishing then, and standing around our first fish, 
hefted him and guessed on his weight, He was at least 
a 4-pounder then, but when Frank held it up on _his 
pocket scale it registered 3lbs. light. Just then Bob 
came rushing down to us puffing like a locomotive and 
declaring that he had just met the prettiest girl in all 
Michigan. We were rather skeptical, and Paul, calling 
Bob's attention to Frank’s fish, remarked, ‘‘thab it was 
prettier, in his eyes, than all the girls in Michigan.” We 
then walked up tothe house and were quite taken aback by 
Bob’s beauty, who was indeed yery pretty, and as fresh, 
in her white dress with flowers at her throat, as a May 
morning. Very soon we svere.invited.te partake of as 
charming a dinner as Lever sat down to. The boys after- 
ward never srew tired of talking of “those lovely 
strawberries,” ‘that broiled chicken and cream gravy,” 
‘“‘beautiful bread, honey and cream,” and, above all, the 


charming young hostess who waited on us. After dinner 
we ran shouting and frolicking down to our boats, and, I 
suspect, quite shocked the young lady. When we reached 
the landing we observed that the wind was blowing in 
our fayor, so we cut brush for sails, and embarking were 
soon speeding up the lake. 

We soon traversed the fifteen miles that lay between us 
and the head of the lake, and then we were in a quan- 
dary; we couldn't find the river leading to the next lake. 
Clam Lake had rushes and grass growing in the water 
for a distance of a quarter of a mile from shore, and the 
whole upper end of the lake was boggy and covered with 
grass, but with frequent openings, which looked as though 
they might be the river, but on entering each and explor- 
ing a little, we would be forced to back out and try an- 
other. We explored for two hours, often finding the 
channel, which always proved to be the one we didn’t 
want, It began to grow rather interesting to us about 
that time, as the wind kept increasing in force and the 
waves splashed into our overladen boats a little too fre 
quently to be pleasant. We had about come to the con- 
clusion that our map was a fraud and that there was no 
channel between Clam and Grass lakes, when what should 
gladden our eyes but a tug a half mile to our left, steam- 
ing down the channel we were seeking. We fairly 
shouted for joy and lost no time in directing our bows 
thither. The channel, Grass River, as it is called, is only 
about twenty-five or thirty feet wide and runs quite rap- 
idly. It took a deal of hard pulling before we emerged 
from it into Grass Lake, the haven of rest that we had 
been so long seeking, But there wasno restfor the weary, 
for as soon as we got into the open lake we found a much 
heavier sea running than we wished to encounter; but as 
it was now getting late in the afternoon we decided to 
make the tug landing, which was an old scow with a 
shanty on it, two miles up the lake on the east side. It 
was make the scow or turn back to the river, for the 
water was shallow for a hundred yards from shore and 
the heavy groundswell would have filled our boats in 
short order had we attempted to land. 

We finally made the scow, but our tent and other traps 
were well soaked. As Paul, who was not muchof a boat- 
man, set his foot on the deck of the scow, he heaved a 
sigh of relief, and remarked, ‘-Well, boys! they can all 
talk about life on the ocean wave, and all that sort of 
thing, but Ive had as much asI want! I know when I 
get enough! lLand’s good enough for me!” Ofcourse we 
all laughed at him, but I think we were all quite well 
satisfied to be on the dock. It was now after 6 o'clock, 
and while we were debating whether to pitch our tent on 
shore near the landing or to occupy the shanty the tug 
hove in sight. We found all our traps aboard, and after 
cousulting with the captain we took passage to our pro- 
posed camping ground. The sandy beach shoaled ont 
so far that we could not get our loaded boats within 
ten feet of shore. After all our traps were safely 
landed the captain and crew bade us “good luck.” 
Jack and Paul went to work putting up the tents, and 
Bob and Frank were detailed to cut hemlock and cedar 
boughs for beds. I soon had hot coffee and a lunch of 
bread and butter, cheese, cold corned beef, chowchow and 
canned fruit, and ranging ourselves around the cloth, 
seated on chunks or on the ground,as suited our fancy, 
each with his tin cul aod spoon, tin plate and knife and 
fork, we partook of our first mealin camp. ‘‘Here we 
are,” said Jack, ‘‘on the shores of Grass Lake, in the wilds 
ot Michigan; the very spot we have been thinking and 
talking about for the last six months,” and, raising his 
coffee cup, continued, “I drink to the health, happiness 
and good luck of this party and this camp, and suggest 
that we call it— Confound those bloody mosquitoes! 
Jeeminy Christmas! Goodness gracious! Who-o-pe-e! 
Boys, I can’t stand this,” and jumping up he executed 
a war dance and his arms flew about his head like a wind- 
mill, We were disposed to make merry at Jack’s flow cf 
eloquence thus cut short, but soon had to turn all our 
attention to the unbidden guests; and swinging a branch 
of cedar around our heads with one hand we hastily dis- 
patched our evening meal. We never found out what 
Jack had intended to suggest as a name for our camp, as 
he said the name he had been thinking of “completely 
vanished under cover of the attack by mosquitoes,” so we 
decided to call it Mosquito Camp. 


We had an 8x10 wall tent to sleep in, and an A tent for 
stores. Both tents up and boughs enough cut to make a 
very comfortable bed, we spread blankets for one broad 
bed, and, this finished, had leisure to talk business. A 
rousing big fire was built, the night being chilly, though 
the Sth of July, and filling our pipes, we thought to smoke 
the mosquitoes away. But alas! we ‘reckoned without 
our host,” as the ‘‘skeeters” seemed to enjoy tobacco 
smoke as well as we did, and would alight on our very 
pipes and amid a cloud of tobacco smoke sing more 
cheerily than ever. Wetied handkerchiefs over heads, 
pulied up coat collars, got out pennyroyal and peppermint, 
but it was no go; we couldn’t drive them away. Finally 
we crawled into our tents, and pulling the covers over our 
heads, tried to sleep, but our rest was much broken and 
thé first peep of day found us very willing to craw! out. 
Bob, Jack and Paul went out to catch some fish for break- 
fast, and Frank and, I went to work getting things in 
shape for the reception of their catch, About the time 
we had a good fire and had washed up our dishes left from 
the night before, got our coffee ground, our breakfast 
bacon and canned baked beans ready to cook, the boys 
came in. They were much disappointed at not getting 
any black bass, but had several large pickerel, which we 
proceeded to clean and fry for breakfast. 

Our faces, necks and hands showed the effects of the 
onslaught of the mosquitoes, and Jack’s face wasso badly 
swollen that we were all more or less frightened. His 
throat, just under the jaw, was puffed out as large as my 
fist, and his eyes were swollen nearly shut, He tried 
amnionia and camphor without much benefit, and then pre- 
pared a solution of soda. and kept cloths wet with it.on 
his face and neck, and ina few hours was considerably 
better, He was more susceptible to the poison from. bites 
than the rest of us, although we were all more or less 
swollen and each bite itched so that we would continu- 
ally scratch, even in our sleep. After breakfast we all 
went fishing for black-bass, Boband Frank in one boat 
and Jack, Paul and Tin the other. We went-up-to-the 


mouth of Intermediate “River, which wé . had beéu in-. 


fornied was a splendid place for bass, ahd anchoring com- 
menced casting. We tried frogs, minnows and pieces of 
meat for bait, but didn’t get astrike, So we pulled up 
anchor and started’ up the north arm of the lake, Lrowing, 


Jack casting from the bow and Paul trolling from the 
stern, Suddenly Paul exclaimed “I've got im! I've got 
im!” and commenced pulling in his troll as fast as he 
could, at the same time flopping around so as to nearly 
capsize us. ‘Steady! steady!” said Jack, but he might as 
well haye talked to the winds, as Paul was so excited he 
wouldn't have heard a cannon shot, and kept on hauling 
in as for dear life. When within about five feet of his 
fish, he jumped up, and givine a jerk landed a bunch of 
weeds together with a small pickerel about a foot long in 
the bottom of the boat. Paul wae completely disgusted, 
and said: ‘‘Grass Lake may be all right if you are fishing 
for grass, but if we came here after fish I think we have 
come to the wrong market.” 

We trolled on up to the head of the arm without getting 
anything better than weeds, and there found Frank and 
Bob catching sunfish and ring perch, They were baiting 
with worms, and already had thirty nice fish in their boat, 
having thrown all the small ones back into the lake. 

By this time it was nearly noon, and weallstarted back 
toward camp, trolling in deep water for lake trout: we 
soon gave that up, however, as the wind was rising and 
we wished to get to camp as soon as possible. When we 
got into the open lake we found the wind had kicked up 
a rather heavy sea, and was blewing directly against us, 
which made hard work getting back to camp, and again 
nearly frightened Paul out of his wits. We dined on 
sunfish that day and liked them better than piekerel. 

About 3 o’clock we again tried the fish and returned at 
7 with only two bass, but half a dozen soou-sized pickerel. 
During supper we reviewed the situation and came to 
the conchision that we had not struck nearly so big a 
bonanza as we had anticipated, but that we would give it 
another trial before passing judgment. 

Jack then said that he and Bob wanted to go up the 
Cedar River next day after trout. Frank said he wanted 
to explore a little and Paul remarked that he had seen an 
elegant place for bass down below, and if Dick would go 
with him he knew he could catch some. T agreed to the 


proposal, and so, everything being settled for the morrow, 


we went to work to make our tent proof against mosqui- 
toes. We made no large fire that night, as we thought 
the bright light the evening before had drawn the pests 
from other points. We fastened the tent down as close 
to the ground as possible and then piled sand all around the 
edves; after getting that done to our satisfaction we drove 
the mosquitoes out of the tent the best we could, and then 
having fastened the flap down tight managed to pass a 
tolerabkly comfortable night. Next morning Jack and 
Bob each took a small lunch, and getting into one of the 
boats were soon on their way to Cedar River, which emp- 
ties into Intermediate River, about three miles above Grass 
Lake. Frank took the other boat and started off on Lis 
expedition, promising to be baek by noon, and Paul and I 
cleaned up the kitchen anid set things to rights generally. 

About 9 o’clock a native came intc camp, and after the 
usual salutations and weather talk told us about a bear 
that had been seen that morning about a nile from our 
camp. It seems thata tarmer had started out quite early 
that morning’ to his work, and, walking alone absent- 
mindedly, almost before he was aware of it stood face to 
face with a nearly grown bear. He was unarmed, and 
thinking to frighten the bear away, he gave a sudden yell 
and swinging his hat, made a jump toward the bear; but 
the beav, instead of being frightened, met him half way. 
and administering a blow with his paw that knocked the 
farmer nearly senseless, turned and walked off into the 
woods. A neighbor happened along just in time to see 
the grand finale, so I think it will be many a day before 
the victim hears the last of his trying to scare a black 
bear. 

About 11 o’clock VYrank returned with a fine string of 
sunfish, great large fellows that would weigh three- 
quarters of a pound apiece, and reported having found a 
new trout stream down the lake. Ee had no trout to 
show for it, but said the mosquitoes were so numerous he 
couldn't fish it. When we spoke of the gun shots we had 
heard he said that he had been trying to kill a loon, but 
had come to the conclusion that loons were not made to 
be killed with a shotgun. 

After dinner Paul and 1 went to his ‘‘elewant bass hole,” 
and to a good many other ‘‘elegant holes,” but not a bass 
did we catch; and after I got tired rowing him around (he 
said he couldn’t row) we went back te camp. Jack and 
Bob got back about 6 o’clock with thirty-five nice trout, 
Frank and I had never eaten any fresh brook trout before, 
At supper the boys gave us an account of their trip. 

We all decided to gotrouting next day, Frank and Jack 
to the stream Frank had found that day. Paul. Bob and 
T rowed up to the tug landing and went up toa barn that 
was near to dig’: some bait, We had brought a cigar box 
full of worms from Elk Rapids, but they were almost 
gone. Well, we commenced digging, and dug and dug, 
but got no worms; we thought it strange we did not find 
any, for it appeared to be just the place for them, but we 
still kept digging, not giving up until we had dug nearly 
all over the whole clearing im spots. Disgusted we re- 
turned to the boat, intending to send to Elk Rapids by the 
tug for more worms. We had heen told that there were 
no worms in Northern Michigan, but we considered it a 
yarn: but the captain told us that morning there were 
some worms, but only where they had been planted by 
someone. We heard a shout, and, looking in its direc- 
tion, saw a, boat emerge from Intermediate River and 
come toward us; and on its closer approach we recognized 
a gentleman who had come up on the Queen the same 
day we did, and had gone on up Torch Lake on 
her. He told us that he had gone up to the head 
of Torch and then crossed over to Central Lake, pro- 
cured a boat and guide there and had been fisning Central 
Lake for two days, catching all the black hags they 


wanted; had caught nearly a boat-load Thursday, fre- - 
The guide corroborated» 


quently taking two at one cast. 
all the gentleman said and added that there was a 


e foot of Central Lake, and on this island there were 
fish worms. -We conciuded we would not go after trout, 
but turned back and were scon at camp, Frank and 
Jack came in about neon, and when we had acquainted 
them with what we had heard it was unanimously de- 
cided to go to Central Lake. Bob and I went to Bellaire, 


“three miles up the river, to engage a, team to haul our 
‘Stuff. up. opposite the island. where we intended camping: 
‘When we arrived at Bellaire we. learned that all the- 
‘teams in town (theré were only three) were teaming be- 
“tween Bellaire and Mancelona, ee daily trips, 


and 


could not be procured for an outside job unless it was on 


= oo a ee 


Sree camping place on an island about a mile from 
th 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


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Sunday. As all the teams were then on their way from | A friend asked if they were gamy, and was told that I 


Mancelona, and would not be back until dark, we had 
nothing to do but await their arrival, which we did, and 
after much persuasion succeeded in getting one of the 
drivers to promise to be on hand next morning and haul 
our goods. / 

We returned to camp, and telling the boys of our ar | 
rangements turned in for the last night in ‘Mosquito 


Gamp.” ~~ DIoK, 
BLACK BASS IN THE JUNIATA. 
26,—The 


O eaeti ome aN , Juniata County, Oct, 
small-mouthed bass were planted in this river less | 
than ten years ago, and it was certainly a dark day forthe | 
so-called common fish, viz., sucixers, mullets, catfish, ete. ' 
As an instance of the bass'srapacity, as wellas capacity, 

I saw, during the past summer, a 20in, bass with a 10in. ; 
mullet which it had gorged half way down its gullet, and 
which was so firmly lodged that the bass was held up in | 
air by the tailof mullet, and the latter failed to give way. 
This bass had bitten off ‘“more than it could chew,” and 
in this dilemma was captured, The less ferocious fish in 
the river do not stand much chance of surviving, and 

have consequently decreased. Feat ; 

T think the principal enemy of the bass in this river 18 
the outliner, whose work of slaughter goes on night and 
day. Another great evil in the Juniata is the common 
fish-basket, of which there are great numbers scattered 
along its course. How have the State authorities pro- 
vided for their removal, or have they not moved in the 
matter? Are they dead to their duty or only slumbering? 

In the line of minnows, we find the best: bait for bass to 
be a small fish called shiner, they are named appropiately, 
and can easily be seen by the bass. Frogs, helgramites, 
mussels and crabs are also used with success. 

Bass are caught here weighing from Goz, to 5lbs., and 
rarely exceeding the latter weight. The manner in which 
a bass grasps a baited minnow is not generally known, 
If the bass is somewhat suspicious, it will first nose the 
bait, then quickly grasp it by the middle and deftly turn 
the minnow’s head toward that awful chasm, its mouth, 
and proceed to gorge it, It is noticed that bass seem to 
have an ‘ton’ and an ‘‘off” day, as the fishermen say; one 
day they will be ravenous and take the bait greedily, and 
another day they seem to be fasting and keep their dis- 
tance from the hook, Itseems to me that I have always 
hit the ‘‘off” day when I have tried my skill. 

Unless deep holes can be found near shore our bass 
fishermen prefer to go out in a boat and anchor in deep 
water, although at either end of a hole where the water 
begins to get shallow is generally an excellent place to 
cast. 

Bass fishing is about over with us, and turtle hunting 
has superseded it. The bass will now have time to recu- 
_ perate in numbers, and the fisherman will have time to 

tell his stories of those ‘‘whoppers” which snapped his 
line and hook and sped away, ONOJUTTA. 


THE WHITE PERCH. 


W HEN one has made a discovery there are often two 
queries which he propounds; one is, ‘‘l wonder 
how many others know this?” and, ‘‘Why didn’t I know 
of it before?” I have just experienced the game qualities 
of half and three-quarter pound white perch and am 
surprised. Therefore these few lines, ‘hoping they will 
find you the same.” 

A month ago if asked what I knew of the white perch, 
the answer would have run about this way: A small fish 
which is a native of the brackish waters of the coast but 
lives as well in fresh waters, grows to a weight of 2lbs. 
occasionally, used as a pan-fish and is found in the 
taarkets from 4 to Goz. in weight, good table fish; nat- 
uralists have given it many generic names, as Perca 
Labrax, Morone, ete., but they have agreed on Americanus 
as the specific one; Jordan calls it Roccus americanus; 
used to take them when a boy with a float and sinker. 
This would haye summed it up except that American 
angling authors mention it in a perfunctory sort of way 
either to pad out the volume or as a concession to boyish 
readers, and therefore I have been more interested in the 
fish as a naturalist and an amateur epicure than as an 
angler. Its structural resemblances to the great "striped 
bass and its difference from that splendid fish, which are 
not necessary to particularize here, are of interest to 
those who like that sort of thine, while a fried white 
perch on a hot breakfast plate instantly commands the 
attention of those who are fond of another form of 
pleasure. I will now add that the same fish, of fair 
weight, ona light fiy-rod, gives satisfaction to a third 
class, and I belong to them all and so get a three-fold 
pleasure from one little white perch; catch him first, 
diagnose him, and then interview him after the cook has 
put on the finishing touches. 

_ Last month a neighbor kindly allowed me to put a min- 
now seine in his millpond in order to take a few small 
white perch to send to my friend Count von dem Borne, 
the famous German fishculturist, and late in the day I 
saw some good fish rising to the fly and was told that 
they were larger specimens of the fish in question. A 
eloud of dust on the road, the barking of dogs and a fugi- 
tive coat tail going round a corner was all that a boy saw 
to base a rumor on that he saw a cashier on his way to 
join the American colony in Montreal. The boy was 
wrong, | was simply hieing homeward for my lightest 
rod and the corresponding tackle, and the speed was not 
as great as it would have been forty years ago, before age 
had improved my architecture by the addition of what is 
a central dome, when I lic on my back watching the stars 
wink through a bark shanty, but let us say there was a 
moderate degree of haste. 

Four casts with a red-ibis and a gray-drake, when 
something struck the ibis, tail fly, and as the line came 
in easily another something struck the gray-drake, and 
then the reel sang. Confound a fish that will strike 
when you are reeling in another; one at a time is enough, 
Two little fish strainaleader more than one of three 
times their united weight. They gave some anxiety, but 
proved to be a sunfish on the tail fly and a white perch on 
thie other, each the size of a lady’s hand. More casts and 
a perch of three-quarters of a pound rose, was struck, and 
again the reel sang lively. Three times this fish leaped. 
clear of the water and took line from the reel before it 
came to the boat’s side and could be landed, This was 
repeated eleyen times before the idea occurred that in 
fishing a private pond by permission a dozen fish was 
ample and more would be an abuse of hospitality, 


a 


was surprised at their game and should henceforth rank 
them next to black bass of the same size. ‘Never mis- 
trusted such a thing,” said he, ‘Neither did I,” was my 
reply, ‘‘but they are good fighters, better than the yellow 
perch by far, and are anew revelation to me as a game 
fish.” My friend will soon try this pond to see for him- 
self, and perhaps will tell us how ey acted when on his 
rod, I feltthat I had never been fairly introduced to this 
fish through the medium of fine tackle, memory only 
recalling an alder pole, a coarse line, a float and an ounce 
tinker, the ordinary tackle of boyhood. The white perch 
is game, FRED MATHER. 


KeEPing Minnows In Arr-Tieut JAr.—Last Thursday 
(ist) to try how long minnows would live in a tight jar, 
J tried this experiment, Having a lot left over, I took 
two glass fruit preserving jars, capacity one pint, filled 
both two-thirds full of water, put in each two lively creek 
minnows, and stood the jars side by side on a shelf in the 
barn, one jar with no cover, the other with top screwed 
down on rubber washer and presumed to be air tight. 
My idea was to see in which jar they would live longer 
and how much longer. Well, nine days ‘‘done gone” and 
Tye learned nothing. In both jars the minnows are in 
perfect order. If one set ever does die ahead of the other 
I'll report,—Pisnco, Oct, 80,—The sequel put in its ap- 
pearance just three hours after my posting to you. Word 
came in from the barn that the two minnows in the closed 
up jar were on their backs, and an hour after that both 
were dead, Those in the open jar are still allright. The 
length of time those in the closed jar lived was 8 days 
6 hours, Having been confined to my room several days 
by Be ele I have not been able to note more particularly, 
—PisEco, 


SENSIBILITY OF FISHES TO PAIN.—Raleigh, N.C., Oct. 23. 
—In a recent issue I see an article on ‘‘The sensibility of 
fishes to pain.” A friend suggested that it was possible 
that the salmon caught might have been bitten by an 
otter or other animal after being hooked. This is some- 
times the ease. We have known a Spanish mackerel cut 
in two by a larger fish while being hauled in, in trolling. 
However, we refer to a more remarkable case. Dr. M. 
M. Marshall, pastor of Christ Church in this city, states 
that while fishing Richland Creek, in the mountain- 
ous portion of this State, last summer, he caught 
a small black bass, and cutting off a piece of its flesh just 
above the caudal fin down to the back bone, about the 
size of aninch square for bait, he very soon thereafter 
caught the same fish on the hook just baited. The fish 
after the cutting had been thrown back immediately into 
the stream.—B. F, M. 


THE Bic VERMONT BaAss,—Philadelphia,—I have just 
returned from Vermont, where I looked up the story of 
the large-mouthed bass. Found many who agreed as to 
size and weight as published. The day I arrived one was 
caught in Lake Bomoseen on a trolling line weighing over 
8lbs.; and just before a pike (or pickerel as they call them) 
weighing 17ilbs. Some pike of 24lbs. have been caught 
through the ice, but this is the best for a troll. These 
large fish show the results of Albert Smith’s efforts to 
prevent spearing and net fishing. More and larger fish 
have been caught than ever before, and that is a wonder 
in these times, From 50lbs. to 60lbs. as a day’s sport for 
two in a boat was a frequent haul._NESHOBEE. 


CAPE May, N. J., Oct. 80.—Roger McCavet and M. C. 
Berrell, while fishing near Cape May Point yesterday, 
were caught in the Rips, where currents from the ocean 
and Delaware Bay meet. The boat capsized. They clung 
to the bottom for nearly four hours and were rescued late 
last night by Messrs. Lee and Edmunds, who at great risk 
sailed a yacht among the treacherous breakers and after 
several attempts pulled the men aboard. Both were in 
an unconscious condition. Berrell has not yet recovered 
and his death is expected. 


ALLEGHENY Bass,—Warren, Pa., Oct. 24.—The water 
in the Allegheny River is still unusually low. One conse- 
quence is that black bass fishing has seldom been as good. 
They congregate in the deep holes and are taken in large 
numbers by those who like the sport. At Corydon, near 
the New York line, isa high dam. The fish can’t go up 
over it and so stay in the deep water below, where hun- 
dreds are hooked every day. Of course the fall rains will 
come soon and spoil the fun.—PENN, 


Bass AMD BLUEFISH.—It is reported that large numbers 
of striped bass and bluefish have been taken on the south 
side of Long Island, east of the Great South Bay. They 
were taken in the surf at West Hampton by the fishing 
companies which have pound-nets there. On Friday last 
Mr. Robinson is said to have caught a striped bass in the 
surf at Moriches which weighed 80lbs., besides some two 
hundred large bluefish. 


Bass IN THE Hupson.—A couple of New Yorkers went 
to Tarrytown yesterday, and taking a boat, anchored a 
little off the lighthouse and began to fish, using sand 
wornis for bait. When they came ashore they astonished 
local fishermen by displaying between 40 and 50lbs. of the 
finest bass ever seen about there.—Times, Oct. 30, 


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NEW HAMPSHIRE.—During therecent visit of Governor 
Currier, a portion of his council and Major Thompson, 
secretary of state, to the state hatching house at Plymouth 
they found between 10,000 and 11,000 breeding trout in yery 
fine condition in the ponds, and on the day of the visit 
Commissioner Hodge took over 100,000 trout spawn which he 
placed upon the hatching trays. This is the largest amount 
taken at one time since the establishment of the house. Over 
300,000 brook trout have been taken from less than one-half 
of the trout, and it is confidently believed by the fish con- 


missioners that aS many as 600,000 will be taken the preseis 


In one of the ponds the California or rainbow trout 
There were some’ 2,000 of them weighing from 


season. 
Were seen, 


one-fourth to one-half pound each, which were raised from 


egos donated by Professor Baird in 1884. They are described 
as very gamy and spring spawners, It will be remembered 
that some three years smee the fish and game commissioners 


established a small hatching house on Pike Brook, near the 
borders of Lake Suhapeé and in the town of New London, 
leasing the site for the same at a nominal rental of $1 per 
year for a term often years, ‘The cost of the hatching house 
erected was about $200, ‘The first year the lake was very low, 
so much so that the trout could not ascend into the brook, 
but despite this drawback some 15 spawners were caught 
from the lake and placed in the tank, and from 11 of them 
some 25,000 eggs were hatched and placed in the lake. In 
1885 the commissioners in the face of many obstacles suc- 
ceeded in taking speckled brook trout enough from the lake 
to secure nearly 100,000 spawn, Later in the fall a new 
spawning bed was discovered, upon which Were seen large 
quantities of trout which were pronounced to be a gigantic 
type of the oquassa species. Many people became interested 
in the discovery of this species of trout, and many inquiring 
letters and requests for specimens haye been received from 
all parts of the country. Sixty specimens were taken last 
fall, from which some 100,000 eggs were hatched and returned 
with the fish to the lake, At the present time the commis- 
sioners, with the assistance of A, H, Powers, a veteran fish- 
erman, are doing all in their power to secure trout from the 
lake. The speckled or brook trout cannot run up the brooks 
to spawn unless there comes a rain shortly to raise the 
streams, and to help the breeding the commissioners have 
taken fifty very fine specimens of brook trout from near the 
shore of the lake with the net in the night time, some of the 
number weighing from three to four pounds each. By this 
stroke of enterprise 50,000 spawn have already been taken 
from thirteen trout, some of the specimens yielding from 
3,000 to 5,000 each, and there are trout remaining which will 
yield 100,000 more. At the Plymouth hatchery the largest 
yield which has been attained is between 1,000 and 1,200 from 
a single trout. Within the last few days arrangements have 
been made to secure the oquassa species in large num- 
bers by netting them from their spawning beds, and 
last week while prosecuting investigations the commission- 
ers found in water from three to four feet deep hundreds of 
these fish measuring 18 to 80 inches in length and weighing 
from two to seven pounds apiece. Their nets were not stron 
enough to hold them, but by using a small hook, spoon an 
fly rod, 65, weighing from two to six pounds, were fished out 
which had been placed in the tank. They will not be ready 
to cast their eggs until late in November. On Wednesday of 
last week Commissioners Riddle and Hodge, accompanied by 
Mr, Powers, proceeded to the spawning beds and were grati- 
fied with the sight of hundreds of these monster trout. In 
three hours’ time they secured 27 specimens weighing 75lbs., 
and landed them safely in the tanks at the hatching house. 
The commissioners believe they have secured a bonanza for 
the State, and Messrs. Hodge and Powers, who have fished 
in many of the waters of the Rangely and Canadian lakes, 
affirm that they neyer saw so many and so fine a lot of trout 
and declared their equals are not to be found in this country. 
In addition to the trout six landlocked salmon have been 
taken weighing from 10 to 12 pounds each.—Manchester 
(N. ¥.) Union, Oct. 25. 


OYSTER CULTURE IN PECONIC BAY.—The muddy 
bottom of Peconic Bay, at the eastern end of Long Island, 
has never been an oyster ground because whatever spat may 
have been brought in with the tides was sure to die for want 
of something to adhere to. In 1880 Mr. J. H. Jenkins, of 
Riverhead, and others, began to see good results from some 
experiments in planting oysters in these waters and formed 
the Peconic Bay Oyster Association. But little was done in 
the following years except to plant afew and watch their 
growth in order to ascertain if there were no unusual ob- 
stacles to steady growth such as a succession of bad years 
caused by local influences, The results have been satisfactory 
and have proved that oysters can be grown successfully on 
the muddy bottom where no natural bed could ever exist, 
Last May 2,800 bushels of seed oysters were planted and ata 
recent meets of the association it was proved that the 
business would be profitable. The 2,800 bushels have grown 
to be 5,600 bushels of a size suitable for the English market, 
which demands a small oyster, and these will soon be ship- 
ped to Liverpool. It will be seen that the oysters have 
doubled their size since last May and this is a fair growth. 
The association decided to engage in oyster planting more 
extensively and to engage in the business of shipping them 
to Europe. 


THE FIEND EXORCISED.—Fort Wayne, Ind., Oct. 22. 
—I wrote you a few days ago that the fish ladders constructed 
in the dams on the Maumee River, in Ohio, were destroyed 
by the use of dynamite, but have since been advised that the 
ladders are all right and in good condition.—J. P. H. 


Hew Bitiicntion. 


THE FOREST WATERS THE FARM; OR, THE VALUE OF WOODLANDS 
AS RESERVOIRS. Being Les Etudes de Maitre Pierre sur L’Agri- 
culture et les Férets, Par M. Antonin Rousset. Translated by 
the Rev. 8. W. Powell. Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 


This is a translation of the famous French book, “Les Etudes de 
Maitre Pierre sur L’Agriculture et les Forets” (The Studies of 
Master Peter about Forests and Agriculture). It consists of a 
series of conversations between a village schoolmaster and a 
peasant, Master Peter. They discuss the scheme proposed by the 
Government to put an end to the devastation wrought by the 
freshets. The proposal is to replant the hills with trees, and for 
this it is necessary to assume temporary possession of the pasture 
lands and remove the herds from them. This means—for the time 
being—loss to the peasants who own the herds. They are not will- 
ing tosubmit. They do not see ahead; they have regard only to 
to-day; the morrow may look out for itself. Master Peter repre- 
sents this class. He makes a stubborn stand for the temporizing 
policy. The schoolmaster takes the other side. His argument is 
to ask questions. Master Peter is hard put to it to reply to them. 
The questions set him to thinking. When he finds the answers to 
them he meets conviction as well. Inthe end he actually argues 
himself around to the schoolmaster’s way of looking at the subject. 

-It isa pretty duel of words. As an example of the art of con- 
vincing by asking questions, itis a masterpiece. One follows the 
argument as he watches the evolution of a plot. 

But there is more toit than that. This subject of forestry, dis- 


| cussed by a peasant and a pedagogue in France, is of present and 


yery great moment to us here in America. The schoolmaster’s 
questions are as pertinent and suggestive here aud now as they 
were then. They are questions of national importance. As a 
nation we shall have to answer them. The forests which protect 
the headwaters of the Hudson and the Missouri are, according to 
thé most trustworthy accounts, seriously in danger. It is to be 
hoped that such a public sentiment may be awakened that we 
may, a8 a people, soon take up in earnest the work of forest preser- 
yation and restoration. 

The bock has a lesson for individuals as well, It gives an ad- 
mirable exposition of the dependence of agriculture upon wood- 


‘lands;.and sets forth the intimate relations hetween forests as 


nature’s great water reservoirs and the fertility of the fields, A 
blind ignorance of these principles has cost the farmers of America, 
many millions of dollars. Ttis hoped that the Studies of Master 
Peter may prove of Use in stirring up and giving direction to public 
interest in this very important matter, 


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FIXTURES. 


DOG SHOWS. 


Dec. 1 to 8,—First Dog Show of the Inter-State Poultry and Pet 
melts Association, Cairo, Tl, .A. A. Cowdery, Secretary, Cobden, 


Dec. 15 to 17.—Second Annual Dog Show of the Western Connec- 
ticut Poultry Association. Frank D, Hallett, Superintendent, 
Winsted, Conn. Entries close Dec. 4. 

April 12, 1887.—Thirteenth Annual Dog Show of the Western 
Pennsylvania Poultry Society, at Pittsburgh, Pa. C, B. Elben, 
Secretary. 

FIELD TRIALS. 


Noy. 8.—Second Annual Field Trials of the Western Field Trials 
Association, at Abilene, Kan. R, C. Yan Horn, Secretary, Kansas 


City, Mo. 

Rava 8.—Third Annual Field Trials of the Fisher's Island Club, at 
Tisher’sIsland, N. Y. Max Wenzel, Secretary, Hoboken. N. J. 

Noy. 22,—Highth Annual Field Trials of the Eastern Field Trials 
Clnb, at High Point, N. C. W. A. Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Kings county, N. Y. : 

Noy. 23.—Fitth Annual Field Trials of the Robins Island Club, 
ee Island, L. L. Open to members only, &. Wateroury, Sec- 
retary. 

Dec. 1,—First Annual Field Trials of the Irish Setter Club, at 
Salisbury, N.C. W. Dunphy, President, Peekskill, N, Y, 

Dec. 6, —Highth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn. 

Dec. 14.—Inaugural Field Trials of the Texas Field Trials Club. 
For members only. John F. Sharp, Secretary, Marshall, Tex. 


A. K. R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 


HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 
of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month, Entries close on thelst, Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50, Address ‘“American Kennel Register,” P, O. Box 2832, New 
York. Number of entries already printed 4236. 


THE AMERICAN COURSING CLUB. 
[From a Special Correspondent.) 


REAT BEND, Kansas, Oct. 22.—The meeting of the 
American Coursing Club, which began Oct. 19, closed 
yesterday. On Monday, Oct. 18, most of the dogs were at 
Great Bend, and a great many yisitors were already on hand. 
The drawing was held open until Monday night, pending 
the arrival of Dr. Van Hummel, of Denver, who had an- 
nounced that he would be present with a number of dogs. 
A telegram from him, however, brought word that he was 
detained by sickness of his wife, and would, therefore, not 
be at the meet. The drawing was then completed. 

The grounds selected by the managers.are on the Cheyenne 
Flats, seyen miles north of Great Bend, and are comprised 
within the limits of the Uhl and Carney ranch, which con- 
sists of seventeen square miles, mostly under fence, The 
club could not have found better grounds, for the flats, lying 
in a vast natural amphitheatre, are specially adapted to 
coursing purposes, besides being, as the event showed, 
wonderfully well supplied with jack rabbits, It should be 
said also for Messrs. Uhl & Carney, that no other men could 
have been so courteous, patient and obliging as they were 
throughout the entire meet. They suffered their fences to 
be gaped in dozens of places, their young winter crops to 
be trampled, their barn room to be monopolized, and their 
corn to be consumed, all with the most perfect good humor. 
They gain nothing and lose much by the meet, and the club 
owes them an unpaid debt. Theclub house and kennels are 
situated about four hundred yards from the ranch house, 
upon a commanding knoll, whence a view can be had over 
the flats for two or three miles. Had they been erected half 
a mile further north a yet better site for them would have 
been obtained. In the matter of putting up these buildings 
and in divers other items of expense the Citizens of Great 
Bend have assisted largely. It is probable that no better 
location than Great Bend could be found by the club. It is 
to be regretted that the hotels of that place are altogether 
inadequate in every way to the demands of the visitors. 


FIRST DAY. 


The weather was fine and clear on Tuesday morning, and 
by noon probably five or six hundred persons were on the 
rounds, a number which was very flattering for the first 
aay of a quite untried and not yery largely advertised event, 
Managers and spectators seemed cheerful when, at 11 A. M., 
the first start was made, 
RAVEN AND NEEDLE, 


The running in the Sapling Stakes was first taken up, and 
Mr. D. C. Luse’s black dog Raven and Dr. G, J, Royce’s 
mouse and white bitch Needle were the first brace in the 
slips, both Kansas dogs. ‘This course belonged to Needle all 
the way, Raven scoring but two points. Needle got a go-by 
and a turn, and then wrenched the hare until the kill, whic 
was hardly two hundred yards from the start. - 


LEAD AND BELLE P, 


Mr, B. M. Mutersbaugh’s dark brown dog Lead and Mr. C. 
G, Page’s brindle bitch Belle P. were led up next, and soon 
seamted on a hare which made a strong run toward the west. 
Both dogs BE peered confused, and Bello P. was unsighted at 
the fence. e hare, possibly frightened by the spectators, 
swerved to the right. Belle sighted, drew ahead and got all 
the points in a long course over grass, green rye and corn, 
though losing the hare in a prairie dog hole. Belle P. won. 

MIDNIGHT AND SISTER IN BLACK. 


Col. David Taylor’s black dae eee and Mr. Chas, D. 
Webber’s black bitch Sister in Black went down next. The 
former dog is a chance pick-up, whose pedigree and record 
are not yet known by his nominator. e latteris by cham- 
pion Memnon out of champion Mother Demdike, and she 
was sent from Newark, N. J., in care of the managers of the 
meet. After an undecided course at a diseased hare, which 
was killed within sixty yards of the start, both dogs got off 
well on astrong runner, Sisterin Black was first off and 
ran in at once to the hare, wrenching handsomely, It was 
said that this was the first hare that she had eyer seen; if so 
her performance was a wonderful one. However, she was 
not in good enough condition, having had no exercise and 
could not stay. idnight drew ahead, wrenched repeatedly, 
and killed after a course of three-quarters of a mile, winning 
easily. 
¥ KANSAS CHIEF AND FLEET ALIEN. 

Mr. J. H. Jones’s red fawn dog Kansas Chief and Mr, D, 
C. Luse’s black dog Fleet Aleen were started on a hare which 
made a long run over grass. Fleet Aleen at first drew ahead 
but gaing down a road Kansas Chief gota go-by and showed 
allits speed, turning the hare. Fleet Aleen killed. Kansas 

hief won. 

MIKE G. AND TIPPERARY. 

Running was now begunin the All-Age Stake, and the 
first brace were Mr. M. E, Adlison’s mouse color dos Mike G, 
and Mr. Jas, Roetzel’s red fawn dog Tipperary. ese dogs 
fought in the slips and had to be led Separanel They were 
well sighted and loosed on a hare which apparently squatted 
ina patch of grass. Tipperary sprang upon the hare and 


killed within fifty yards of the start. The course was 
nen AY, held undecided. _- 

he same dogs were again tried in the slips and again 
fought, each being left toa handler. A hare was started 
but it being uncertain that both dogs were sighted, the word 
was not given. Mike tore away from his handler, as the lat- 
ter claimed, and coursed the hare alone. Ti perary was 
held, Mike’s owner claiming that this left his dog unfitted 
for the next course. Tipperary was run a bye with another 
dog that evening, and had fully as hard a courseas Mike had 
run alone. There was no necessity for this. If Mike’s hand- 
ler loosed him without the word he should have suffered the 
consequences without detriment to the dog, which was prop- 
erly handled, This closed the running for the day. 


SECOND DAY. 


The morning of the 20th was cold and chilly with a keen 
wind from the north, nevertheless a goodly crowd had faced 
the seven miles ride and gathered at the club house by 9 
o’clock, at which time the clouds broke and the sun shone 
warmly. There were vexatious delays in the starting, and it 
was well on toward 11 o’clock before the first brace were act- 
ually in the field. Probably two hundred horsemen and as 
many more persons in vehicles moved out into the flats at 
the signal to advance. 


TRUST AND RAVEN, 


Col. Taylor’s black and white dog Trust haying the bye in 
the Sapling Stakes, was put down to run with Mr. D. C. 
Luse’s black dog Raven, Both dogs seemed inexperienced 
and worked badly in theslips. The first hare was seen sit- 
ting in form, and the dogs got in close, but at the word they 
went away still coupled, the cord haying broken in the slip 
and pulled quite loose in the slipper’s hand. The dogs thus 
hampered soon stopped and were at once put down again, 
Another hare was found in less than five minutes, but got 
away without being seen by the dogs. Yet anotherhare was 
seen in form, but again they failed to sight their game. The 
spectators were now growing discontented and there was 
some confusion, but soon a fourth hare was started, which 
was driven directly to the dogs and on which a good start 
was had. Therunning was due north along an old fence 
line, but within a half mile a cur dog, which broke away 
from a wagon, ran in and threw the dogs out badly, the hare 
escaping. The course was therefore judged undecided, 

FLEET ALEEN AND SANDY JIM. 

Running was now resumed in the All-Aged Stake. Mr, 
C. Luse’s black dog Fleet Aleen going into the 
slips with My, M, H. Allison’s red fawn dog Sandy 
Jim, the former being a Great Bend dog and the lat- 
ter from Hutchinson. In this course Jim did all the 
work, and killed handily, after an excellent course, which 
was worked by numerous wrenches. A lady, perhaps in vio- 
lation of the rules, which require spectators to stay back 

from the course, was in at the death on this course, 

MIKE G. AND TIPPERARY, 


Mike G. and Tipperary were now again matched in the All- 
Aged. Hach dog had had a trying run on the night before, 
and both were looking a little out of form. Mike was also 
suffering from injuries received before the meet, and had a 
bad hurt on his loin, besides having his tail torn nearly off, 
His appearance was against him, This sturdy old veteran 
has a reputation all over Kansas as being the best game dog 
in the State. As on the night before, these dogs fought in 
the slips and had to be started separate from each other; 
nevertheless, they gota good start at the word. This hare 
stopped in front of the dogs and they ran up within twenty 
yards of it, whereupon it loosened itself out and made a grand 
run. Mike at once drew ahead, scoring a clean go-by, and 
led all the time in a run which lasted oyer a mile, on grass, 
plowed ground and hard road. The hare was lost in a 
cornfield, but Mike was awarded the course, This closed 
the sport of the morning, 

There were by this time probably eight hundred people on 
the grounds and the scene most animated, the blutfs being 
covered as far as the eye could reach. 

JANUARY AND NANNIE BLACK. 

The jack-rabbits appeared singularly obliging, and directly 
after dinner another was started within a short distance from 
the grand stand. Indeed, there was hardly a coursein which 
the hare was not found within three-quarters of a mile from 
the stand. The dogs in this course were Mr, Amos Johnson’s 
black and tan dog January and Mr. C. G, Page’s black bitch 
Nannie Black. This was a fairly goodrun, January scored 
a clever wrench or two, but Nannie Black out-scored, killed 
and won. The run was over grass and hard road, and the 
kill was mace in the road, where the hare would naturally 
have all advantage. j 

FANNY AND ROWDY BOY, 


Mr, R. S. Salisbury’s mouse bitch Fanny and Mr, B. M. 
Mutersbough’s fawn and white dog Rowdy Boy now went 
into the slips and in less than ten minutes were started on a 
hare which the beaters drove almost upon them. The run 
was across a soft plowed field of new wheat and into a 
field of low green corn. The red and white dog drew ahead 
at once, and after two trips killed in less than two hundred 
yards from its start. Fanny did well and might have done 
better had the run been of longer duration, Rowdy Boy is 
known as a quick killer. 

BELLE R, AND FLINK. 

After such quick work every one felt good-humored, and 
the beaters started off in great shape to beat this same corn 
field down to the next brace, which were Col. David Taylor's 
white fawn bitch Belle R. and Mr. Peter Doherty’s black 
dog Flink. The bitch was by long odds the favorite for this 
course, being known as a good one and credited as the 
fleetest of the Allison dogs, but she was not in the race at 
all, She was timid and the crowd frightened her; evidentl 
she was notrunning at all. Flink won by every point an 
killed in the corn after a long run across grass, soft ground, 
road, dog town and corn. 

CLUMSY JACK AND PIPER HEIDSIECK. 


Mr. B. M. Mutersbough’s brindle dog Clumsy Jack and 
Mr, W. J. Dixon’s fawn and white dog Piper Heidsieck were 
now coupled, and after a very considerable delay and much 
trouble from the growing unruliness of the crowd, which 
now was grown very large, and contained vehicles of all 
descriptions, a start was at last made, two hares being sprung 
at once, though both dogs sighted the same one, Piper 
Heidsieck ran ahead fora good half mile amid great cheering 
but could not stay, and after two clever wrenches fell back 
for the big brindle, who with a great go-by led _ the way for 
over a mile of fine grass country, wrenching the hare—which 
was an uncommonly good one—several times. The judge 
had much trouble to stay with the dogs on this course, as the 
turns and wrenches were very numerous, in and out of a 
barbed wire fence, across a soit field, and over a large dog 
town, where the red danger fees waved Brame ray: This 
was the best course of the mee up to that time and 1 
good two miles, Clamsy Jack killing in the corn after a 
grand run, 

TOM MOONLIGHT AND TERRY. 


Col, David Taylor’s red fawn dog Tom Moonlight and Mr. 


J. H. Price’s red fawn dog Terry now went totheslips, The 
former dog was owned by a colored man who handled him 


and who got Mr, Taylor to enter him. It is not known where 
the colored gentleman got his dog, but he got a good one. 
Both dogs were in good form and were large, noble fellows, 
to our mind the finest looking brace yet started. A cur do 
came chasing a hare in front of the crowd, andin the mids 
of much shouting and confusion the dogs were at last got 


Tom Moonlight swung too far off to the left 


asted- 


not being turned once by the dogs, : 24 
up inch by inch and got a poby y the hardest work, lead- 


off, Both seemed to lose sight of the hare for an instant and 
but soon 


2 


sighted and came across the grassin grand style but with 
plenty of room between him and Terry. The TieRenceed a 


urn and Tom Moonlight closed in and got a wrench, the 


hare then faking. the road, Terry now accomplished the 
rare feat of crowdi 

grass, and scored turn after turn, Tom Moonlightrunning so 
close that the three animals might have been covered with a 
table cloth, Terry scored most points, making fullya dozen 
Wrenches and turns and was given the course, though Tom 
Moonlight killed, 
killed t 
should be run over again as his dog had not had a fair 


= the hare out of the road and on to the 


The negro did not know that ‘his dog 
e hare, but was loud in his assertions that the course 


chance. This was a swift and savage course of over a mile 


in length. The hare wasa large black-tail jack and a rare 
good one, 


EMPORIA BELL AND SPORT. 
Mr. R. D, Salisbury’s black bitch Emporia Bell bemg a 


bye in the All-Aged by the absence of Speedaway, an unen- 
tered dog—a black called Sport—was_ placed to run against 


her. A hare was soon started and Sport turned it hand- 
somely into Bell’s mouth, who killed within one hundred 
yards from the start. No points could be determined, For 
the next run the same dogs were again put down. ‘he beat- 
ers went into the bluffs back of the club house and soon had 
two hares running down to the dogs. A lamentable confu- 
sion existed among the beaters and the rules were violated 


by continuous shouting. The dogs were confused, each dog 


seeing a different hare. Sport broke away but was stopped. 
No points. 

Again the same dogs. The beaters now caméin lineacross 
the green cornfield, often mentioned before, and droyea hare 
well toward the dogs; but the latter did not see it for some 
time. Then Emporia Bell killed after ashortrun. It was 
claimed the hare was diseased and not a good runner, 

Second Series, 
NEEDLE AND BELLE P. 

Running was now begun in the second series in the Sapling 
Stake, Needle and Belle P. being first. Much interest was 
manifested in this course, and both the little beauties were 
eager in the slips, A hare was soon started and both were 
close behind her. Hach dog had a turn and wrench and 
Needle killed. There being no points over, the course was 
undecided. 

The same dogs were again putdown, <A strong hare was 
started and both dogs ran together for a quarter of a mile in 
lovely form, Belle P. then crowded in and got several points 
in this part of thecourse. Needleran in grand style, leaning 
to her turns in a style peculiar to her. Needle ran against 
Belle P., and threw herself an entire somersault, but recov- 
ered, and gained on the nervy brindle and scored point after 
point. Her wrenches were beautiful, and after two trips she 
at last killed, after two miles of the prettiest running seen 
at the meet. Needle was lamed by her fall and showed great 
pluck in her running afterit. The Nebraska brindle made 
a typical race also, and was a close in every point as a second 
can be and not be first. This was a grand course. 

MIDNIGHT AND KANSAS CHIEF, 


Mr. David Taylor’s black dog Midnight and Mr. J. H, 
Jones’s ved fawn dog Kansas Chief were drawn for the last 
course of the day, it being now well on toward sundown, and 
were soon off after a strong hare. Kansas Chief got a go-by 
and did all the running throughout, the black not gaining. 
The hare turned and ran among the vehicles, and Kansas 
Chief struck himself against a wheel. The black emerged 
trom the vehicles ahead, but the game red dog again passed 
him and everybody thought it was his race, as indeed it 
should have been. It was his running which turned the hare 
even at the last, when Midnight twice scutted her and finally 
killed, being giyen the course by the judge. ‘This decision 
excited surprise, and was thought unwarrantable by the 
rules of coursing, There was, however, no demur to the 
ruling of the judge on the score of unfairness. 

This closed the running of the day. The sport had been 
very fair, and barring the good-natured awkwardness of the 
crowd and the officiousness of a certain book agent who im- 
posed upon the managers as a representative of the press, 
and who kindly took the entire control oi the coursing under 
his own charge, there was little to mar the pleasure of the 


day. 
THIRD DAY. 


Qn the morning of the third day, Oct, 21, the weather was 
very raw and chilly, and remained so throughout the day, 
with a cold rain in the evening. There were perhaps 1,500 
ra desheaee on the flats. The running began earlier than on 
the preceding day. 

TRUST AND BELLE R. 

Trust, the bye dog in the Sapling Stake, having rn an 
undecided course with Raven, was now placed to run again, 
and to oblige Mr, Allison, who wanted his little bitch Belle R, 
“waked up,’’ the latter was admitted to run in the byé race 
with Trust. : 

The result proved that the little bitch could ‘wake up,” 
and she retrieved the reputation lost on the day before. At 
the start she took a straight go-by, and soon after a close 
wrench, and then at once ran clear away from the black and 
white dog, who hardly seemed to move, and fell out of the 
race. For two and a half miles the little bitch showed 
wonderful speed, and Trust, of course, was thrown out of 
the running. The hare was lost. 


NEEDLE AND MIDNIGHT 


now went into the slips to decide the Sapling Stake. A hare 
was soon started, proving a tremendous white-tailed fellow. 
Needle was first from the slips, and got a go-by, In the half 
mile following Midnight made a clean go-by and kept ahead, 
showing great and unexpected speed. The course was run 
thus for two miles on end, without a turn or wrench, the 
dogs never being nearer than thirty yards to the hare, which 
was a phenomenon, ‘The course was undecided, the hare es- 
caping in some tall weeds at the edge of the blufis, 


RENO BELLE AND LEO, 


Running was now begun in the last, the Field Stake. The 
first brace were Mr. M, Hy, Allison’s red fawn bitch Reno 
Belle and Dr. T. F, Foneannon’s white and fawn dog Leo; 
the first dog from Hutchinson, and the latter from Emporia. 
The dogs were slipped on a strong black-tailed jack, which 
was a good one hundred yards away at the start. Leo drew 
ahead and got a go-by and a turn, clearly leading in speed. 
Reno Belle got aturn. Then Leo scored three wrenches and 
Reno Belle two, and each dog earned a go-by. Wrench after 
wrench followed near the finish, and in this work Keno 
Belle rolied up enough points to beat her competitor, wha 
made a rare good course, and whom many who did not see 
the close thought to be entitled to the course. The run 
lasted over two miles. 

SPORT ALEEN AND SANDY JIM, 


Mr. D. C. Luse’s red fawn dog Sport Aleen and Mi. M. E, 
Allison’s red dog Sandy Jim were now brought forward, but 
fought so savagely in the slips that they had to be started 
separately. Three hares were jumped at once out of a grassy 
wallow, and by good fortune both dogs were started nicel 
on the saine hare. Sandy Jim drew ahead on a go-by, an 
for over a mile and a half held it.by at least 50yds., the hare 
Then Sport Aleen drew 


ing plainly for the next mi € pace was so terrific that 
at this point the judge was entirely distanced and could not 
distinguish the dogs, being held back also by a wire fence and 


water. The course was almost in a circle about the starting 


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oint, and as the radius of the circle was elle Sle, bu | Two of Mr C, G. Page’s dogs were withdrawn by reason of 


Tittle could be seen by the spectators, and no horse in the 
field could keep near enough to the dogs to enable one to be 
certain about the finish, One dog was seen to turn the hare, 
and then both wrenched and turned until the kill, butat the 
distance it could not be said which dog did the work, This 
grand course was therefore undecided, 


SWIFT AND MIDNIGHT. 


After dinner the crowd was dense, and the flats appeared 
swept asif by an army. The running was inthe Field stake, 
and the runners were Mr. C. G, Page’s black and white dog 
Swift and Gol. David Taylor’s black dog Midnight, the latter 
making his second course for the day. There was plenty of 
excellent work by both dogs in this course, and the running 
lay very prettily back and forth before the s ectators. Hach 
dog scored a turn and Midnight also a trip, but Swift passed, 
got two wrenches, and killed. On taking up the dogs Swift 
was found to have broken the bones of his right forefoot, it 
was not known In what part of thecourse, Hesurely showed 
great pluck in running as he did. The dog Midnight also 
needs mention, This dog was a veritable “dark horse.’’ He 
was picked up on the streets of Great Bend and entered with 
his age and antecedents unknown at first, though afterward 
it was claimed that a former owner from whom he was stolen 
certified him properly as to age, His speed was a great sur- 

prise to all. 

CUSTER AND BELLE R. 


Mr, C, G. Page’s brindle and white dog Custer now went 
into the slips with Belle R,, and friends of the little bitch 
said she had a hard one to beat. Two hares were started by 
the beaters, and one gave the brace a good start, The hare 
fell into a hole and threw a complete somersanlt, and the 
dogs got in close before she recovered. Hach dog earned a 
tiuirn and a go-by, but toward the last the Nebraska brindle 
turned several times and killedalone, Belle R, seemed to 
be loafing, but she must have tried hard to beat the winner, 


MIKE G, AND JIM BLAINE. 


Two grand dogs were now brought up—Mr, M, BE. Allison’s 
well-known blue dog Mike G. and Mr, J. H. Jones’s light 
fawn dog Jim Blaine. Mike is not a perfect greyhound in 
build, being rather stocky in look, and his frequent battles 
have left him badly seamed and scarred; but he has the repu- 
tation of being always able to run just a little faster. Jim 
is also known for a good one, though sometimes a loafer. 
The two dogs have killed many an antelope together. Much 
interest centered in this event. er much trouble trom 
the turbulence of the crowd, a large white-tailed hare was put 
up, which proved worthy of the dogs. Both dogs ran neck 
and neck up to a deep ditch or draw; here Mike got over first 
and drew ahead, The hare turned and Jim came in, but did 
not gain on Mike, who showed the speed. The dogs ran a 
mile straight down a road, both going at terrific speed and 
both showing wonderful endurance, with Mike leading by 
one point, The hare then peEen swerving, though well in 
front of the dogs, and both ogs did splendid work, Mike 
scoring only a trifle ahead. Jim made the kill, but Mike 
won the course on merit and was awarded it, The scorin 


was: Mike G., 11 points; Jim Blaine, 10. It was regretted } 


that these two grand ones should have been run together so 

early, as the game young dog Jim was thus shut out of a 

pee which he ought doubtless to have had nearer the top; 
ut that was one of the necessities. 


TERRY AND EMPORIA BELL. 


Running was now resumed in the second series of the All- 
Aged Stake. The first brace down were Terry and Emporia 
Bell. Terry had it all. Emporia Bell scored only two 
points, onago-by. Terry took a go-by and staid wide in 

ont, coursing the hare all by himself. He made a trip and 
two wrenches, and then another trip, which eaten! the 
white belly of the hare high over the ground. He killed 
within ten feet of this last trip and won the course by twelve 
points against Emporia Bell’s two. ne 


ROWDY BOY AND NANNIE BLACK 


were now brought up and led toward where a hare was 
marked sitting inform. When the hare was started Nannie 
Black ran ahead, but the hare turned of itself and Rowdy 
Boy picked her up at once, within one hundred yards of the 
start. This course must have been undecided, but it was 
left unjudged by reason of a Be Morals and serious accident. 
The horse of the judge, Mr. Holloway, while going nearly at 
full speed, stepped in a badger hole and fell, rolling com- 
pletely over, Mr. Holloway was thrown violently, striking 
the ground upon his face and head, and when picked up was 

uite insensible. His face was badly torn by the fall and at 
first it was feared he was hurt internally, as the horse ap- 
peated to have rolled upon him, Under medical treatment 

e gradually regained consciousness, and was presently able 
to be driven in a carriage to the neighboring ranch house, 
This, of course, ended the running for the day. 

Great regret waS expressed at the accident to Mr. Hollo- 
way, who had accomplished the rare feat of pleasing both 
spectators and owners. The position of a judge at a cours- 
ing meet requires nerve, manhood and horsemanship, besides 

wickness and fairness of decision. Of all of these qualities 

r, Holloway has shown himself possessed, and also of a 
quiet modesty which has endeared him to the hearts of all 
members of the association. Mr. Holloway is an English- 
man, and has had large experience at this work in the old 
country. The club was fortunate to gain his services. 


FOURTH DAY. 


On the morning of the fourth day the weather was cloudy 
and muggy with gusts and showers of rain. Not more than 
fifty persons followed the dogs afield, though the number in- 
creased until in the afternoon there were probably three hun- 
dred in the lime, To the surprise of every one Mr, Holloway 
was present and declared that he would continue the judg- 
ing, which he did, though badly lamed and somewhat dis- 
figured about the face. 


MIKE G, AND ROWDY BOY 


were pit down to run in the second series of the All-Aged, It 
was claimed by friends of the latter that he would catch the 
hare out of hand, as he had in his two previous courses: and 
indeed he came near it, for he at once ran in and wrenched 
the hare five times within two hundred yards. It looked as 
if Mike would be beaten pointless. However, the old fellow 
played his usual waiting game, and finally started his run- 
ning just in time to prevent his losing the course forrunning 
sly—as he evidently was. Rowdy Boy puntped himself early 

and as the hare ran down a fence line Mike took a go-by and 
evened up all the wrenches in a great burst of speed, Rowdy 
Boy drew in on a turn, but Mike e€ again passed nearer the 
head of a pond along which the hare ran, and after that the 
red and white dog was out of the course, Mike leading for 
a mile at his peculiar mechanical gait, which he seemed to 
think was enough to kill the hare without any further effort. 
The hare was lost in the corn with Rowdy Boy one hundred 
yards behind. It is fair to say the latter had quit the course, 

MIDNIGHT AND NEEDLE. 

There was little regularity exercised in running out an 
one stake or any one series. Midnight and Needle mene 
therefore now put down torun the deciding course for the 
Sapling Stakes. The mysterious black dog was the favorite, 
and Needle’s chances were the worse b if 

revious day. Midnight was first off but Needle got a go-by 

hough she could not stay. Midnight passed Sel wrenched 

the hare a dozen times, showing all the speed and‘running 
with the hare under his nose, Suen aes wrenching Needle 
drew ep a little but did not score. dnight killed neatly 

“with Needle thirty-five yards behind. =o 
At the dinner hour some disagreeable news was learned, 


GO — 


er accident of the | after being slipped. Jim’s 


‘accidents. Custer had torn his feet up in a private race with 
a jack, and the course with Belle R, the day before, in which 
he won, had left his feet in such bad shape that his owner 
would notrun him. This grand fellow was probably the 
swittest dog among the stayers at the meet, and it was 
to be regretted he could not get somewhere nearer to the 

lace where he belonged, Mr, Page’s Swift, who broke his 

oot in his course with Midnight, beating Midnight, was also 
unfit for running. Upon thisit was announced that Mr. D. 
C. Luse had withdrawn Sport Aleen, being dissatistied With 
the judge’s decision in the undecided heat with Sandy Jim. 
As there was no pope the judge’s seeing this course, 
and as he decided against neither dog in a course where not 
even any two of the spectators were agreed, it is only just to 


say that Mr, Luse showed very questionable taste in this 
action. As a member of the ground committee Mr. Lusz has 
done much for the club, but he can not hurt it worse than by 
such imputations against so fair-ninded a judge as Mr, Hol- 


loway. Had the latter decided against Mr. Liuse’s dog in 


this course Mr. Luse might properly have objected, and he 


yery probably would have done so. 


SANDY JIM AND NANNIE BLACK, 


Running wasresumed in the second series of the All-Aged, 
and Sandy Jim went into the slips with Nannie Black. 


and numbers of wrenches. The red dog won only by his 
Kill, and had therefore only one point in preponderance. 


P CLUMSY JACK AND FLINK 
were next, Three hares got away unseen, but both dogs got 
off well on the fourth. Flink got the lead, but Jack drew 
in on a turn, Jack stumbled and Flink drew past, led, 
wrenched the hare time after time, killed and won in great 
style, showing surprising speed. 

MIKE G. AND RENO BELLE 


went into the slips in the second series of the Field Cup. 

wo hares were lost, but a strong one at last gave the dogs a 
start. At first there were no points; then each dog got two 
wrenches; then a neck and neck ensued for a mile and a halt 
straight down aroad, and after that they exchanged wrenches. 
Reno Belle then showing a disposition to use more speed, 
Mike concluded to let her go ahead and wear herself out on 
the plowed ground of a rye field. She went ahead, but, 
unfortunately for the wily old strategist, she killed the hare 
before she wore herself out, Mike stumbling in his last reach. 
The red flag went up for the bitch amid great enthusiasm 
over this great course. 

The coursers and spectators were now entertained for a 
few moments by excellent music discoursed by the Great 
Bend Ladies’ Band, The more gallant members of the club 
lingered near the band wagon and appeared to think it well 
to rest the dogs for a time. 


FLINK AND TERRY 


| were led up in the third series of the All-Aged. The line of 

beaters went out in a weedy field and soon started a hare 
downto the dogs. Flink got away and madea great pace, 
scoring a go-by and several wrenches. Hethen stumbled and 
fell, and, though he recovered finely, Terry passed and led, 
doing all the running after that and rolling up points enough 
to beat Flink by three, 


stumble, 
MIKE G, AND SANDY JIM 


were now matched in the All-Aged, A hare was started in the 


rye field near the barn and started at once for the hills. 
Mike lost the course in less than two minutes. He ran sly, 
and in fact nearly stopped, waiting for the hare to turn. 
Instead of turning to the left, as Mike evidently thought she 
would, she ran over the point of the hill and down a draw, 
not showing again, and leaving Mike looking very much 
confused and shorn of all-honors for the meet. Jim ran fair, 
and though the hare was lost in a hole, the course was given 
to the honester dog, 

This left the All-Aged to be finally run by Sandy Jim and 
Terry. As it was growing very late and as there was yet a 
course to. be run in the Field Stakes, it was announced that 
si All-Aged would be divided between the above-mentioned 

ogs. 

| RENO BELLE AND SANDY JIM 
were now the last competitors in the Field Stake and were 
put into the slips just as the sun was sinking behind the 


hills, The hares were now obyiously becoming scarcer, and 


the dogs were taken from the fiats, and a wide detour made 
upon the tableland back of the ranch house. None were 
found here, and the beaters swung to the left into the breaks 
of the big pasture. Here, almost at dusk, a hare was started 
and the dogs were slipped. The hare ran sharp to the left 
and over a hill, then turning again to the left and getting 
behind the beaters. The dogs lost sight as they turned 
around the hill and the course was held undecided. Adjourn- 
ment was made as it was now quite dark. 


FIFTH DAY. 


The morning of the last day, Oct. 23, was clear and cool. 
Arrangements for finishing the running were soon com- 
pleted. Contrary to the announcement of the evening pre- 
vious, ib was now announced that the All-Aged would not be 
divided but run off by Sandy Jim and Terry. 


SANDY JIM AND RENO BELLE 


were at once sent into the slips to decide the Field Stake. 
When but a little distance from the club house a hare was 
seen in form, and the dogs were led up and sighted on a 
good start, Jim went ahead from the slip and kept space 
between himself and his mother for two hundred and fifty 
yards, wrenching the hare time after time. He then turned 
the hare, and Reno Belle took up the running for a time. 
Jim drew ahead again, wrenched, reached to kill and missed, 
the hare turning and being picked up by Belle, who thus 
made her only point in the entire course, Sandy Jim was 
declared winner of the Field Stakes, 

The old red bitch, Reno Belle, was held by some to be the 
swiftest dog at the meet. She did not show that, though 
she is unquestionably fast and thoroughly honest, She is 
the mother of Sandy Jim, and of Terry, who ran the last 
course in the Field Stakes; also of Jim Blaine, who was 
beaten by Mike G. Had Jim Blaine been entered in the 
Puppy. Stakes—where his age would have admitted him as 
well as did that of the winner, Midnight—it is more than 
probable that Reno Belle would have seen her children win- 
ners in every stake, with herself runner-up in the only stake 
where she was entered. These grand young dogs, all big, 
game-looking fellows, of a bright panther color for the most 


part, are Mr. Allison’s choice for unting dogs, and are the 
result of fifteen years breeding and hunting on those West- 
ern plains, : Ti : 


SANDY JIM AND TERRY. 


Sandy Jim was allowed to rest half an hour, and then be 
the All 


dogs were slipped without sighting, or got pe A at once 
andler—who really had both 


; Ey Ree anita Wea Rie 
the part of the handler, or inquiring into the motives for it, 


‘ 


The 
dogs got off on a tricky old white-tail, and made a rattling 
course fora mile and a half, each having a distinet go-by 


Flink killed the hare, rolling com- 
pletely over in the act. Flink would have won but for the 


the judge promptly and very properly cutshort all argument 
and all suspicion by giving the course to Jim, ad he done 
otherwise it would have been little less than an outrage. 

Sandy Jim was thus winner of both the All-Aged and the 
Vield Stakes. There is little doubt that he is the right one, 
so nearly as the chances of a coursing meét can determine, 
He can not beat Mike G., if the latter would run fair. To 
our mind the only dog that could even, perhaps, do that was 
the Nebraska brindle, Custer. A race between these last two 
dogs, if each dog was fit and was doing his best, would be a 
better one than any shown in the meet. Custer’s accident 
and Mike’s trickiness were both greatly to be deplored. 

A wolf chase on the flats was now announced, but the 
greater part of all present returned to town. The meet had 
lasted longer than had been expected, and many were obliged 
to depart at once for home, 

Asa first event, this meet of the American Coursing Club 
was a pronounced and unmistakable success. It needed a 
beginning, of course; and of course, also, the next year will 
see more dogs entered including, it is hoped, numbers from 
the Hast, The experimentis made, It has been shown that 
hares can be found in sufficient numbers for steady work. 
It has been shown that the meet can be made an event of 
great interest to the people as well as to sportsmen; and that 
is a great point gained in the way of making it really a 
national event. 

The managers had to solve the knotty question of a big 
experiment, with all its hundred exigencies of the moment. 
They did it well, and barring its inevitable little delays 
which were strictly incident to the occasion, everything 
went smoothly, They deserve credit. 

Much of the success of the meet was directly due to the 
coolness, experience and cheerful endurance of the judge, 
Mr, Joseph Holloway, and the slipper, Mr. Charles Holloway. 
The heat and burden of the day devolved upon these two and 
they were always prompt and patient, showing themselyes 
men and gentlemen, 

Although criticism should be light in this the first year 
of the club’s organization, there is one point upon which a 
suggestion might be offered, As they stand, the printed 
rules of the club are obviously copied outright from the 
English coursing rules, They shouid be amended until at 
least American in their tone. Such expressions as “‘sticking 
in a meuse” are not American and not all Americans under- 
stand them. Coursing is a sport naturally adapted to us. 
Wecan developit. If at first we must imitate the English 
let us not do it parrot-fashion. 


SUMMARY SAPLING STAKES. 
First Series. 


G. I. Royce’s mouse and white bitch Needle beat D. C., 
Luuse’s black dog Raven. 
. G. Page’s brindle bitch Belle P. beat B, M, Muters- 
baugh’s dark brindle dog Lead. 
David Taylor’s black dog Midnight beat Chas, D. Webber’s 
black bitch Sister in Black. : 
J. H. Jones's red fawn dog Kansas Chief beat D, OC, Luse’s 
black dog Fleet Aleen. 
David 'Vaylor’s light fawn bitch Belle R. beat same owner’s 
black and white dog T'rnst (a bye). 
Second Series. 
Needle beat Belle P. 
Midnight beat Kansas Chief. 
Third Series. 
Midnight beat Needle and won. 
ALL-AGED STAKHS, 
First Scries, 
M. E, Allison's red fawn dog Sandy Jim beat D. C, Liuse’s 
black dog Fleet Aleen. : 
M. H, Allison’s mouse dog Mike G. beat Jos. Roetzel’s red 
fawn do Tipperary. ; 
C, G, Page’s black bitch Nannie Black beat Amos John- 
son’s black and tan dog January. 
Peter Doherty’s black dog Flink beat David Taylor’s light 
fawn bitch Belle R. : ; 
B. M. Mutersbaugh’s brindle dog Clumsy Jack beat W. J. 
Dixon’s fawn and white dog Piper Heidsieck. 
J. R. Price’s red fawn dog Terry beat David Taylor’s red: 
fawn dog 'l'om Moonlight. 
B. M. Mutersbangh’s fawn and white dog Rowdy Boy beat 
R. D. Salisbury’s mouse bitch Fanny. 
Ri. D. Salisbury’s black bitch Emporia Bell beat unentered 
dog Sport (a bye).* ; 
Second Series, 
Sandy Jim beat Nannie Black, 
Terry beat Emporia Bell. 
Mike G. beat Rowdy Boy. 
Flink beat Clumsy Jack, 
Third Series. 
Terry beat Flink, 
Sandy Jim beat Mike G. 
Fourth Series, 
Sandy Jim beat Terry and won. 
| FIELD STAKES. 
First Series. 
M. E, Allison’s ved fawn bitch Reno Belle beat Dr, T. F. 
Foncannon’s white and fawn dog Leo, 
C. G, Page’s black and white dog Swift beat David Tay- 
lor’s black dog Midnight. 
C, G. Page’s black dog Custer beat David Taylor’s light 
fawn bitch Belle R. 
M. E, Allison’s mouse dog Mike G. beat J. H. Jones’s light 
fawn dog Jim Blaine, ; 
M. EH. Allison’s red fawn dog Sandy Jim a bye, (Sport 
Aleen withdrawn.) 
Second Series. 
Reno Belle beat Mike G, 
(Swift and Custer withdrawn.) 
Sandy Jim a bye, 
Third Series. 
Sandy Jim beat Reno Belle and wou.t 


*(The unentered dog Sport ran the bye with Emporia Bell by 
agreement. It was rather unusual. The absence of Speedaway 
BaNe Rowdy Boy to the slips with Fanny, Emporia Bell’s proper 


Inate. 
?The extra running of Sandy Jim in the All-Aged left him with. 

no advantage in the Field Stake byes, even had the owner of the 

last competing dogs not agreed to run them as above. . 


THE PRESIDENT’S PUPS.—Ata White House reception 
last week appeared a Virginian who had with him two well-- 
bred pointer pups, which he said he had brought to present - 
to the.President. The old man met with some opposition at. 
the door in getting his pups passed in, but finally succeeded. 
On. entering the parlor he seated himself in an easy chair 
with a pup on either knee. When the President entered the= 
proud Virginian took a place in the line, with a pup in each: 
arm. Just before conn the President the pups began to 

uarrel, and in less time than it takes to write it a genuine 

og fight was in progress. ‘The owner in his excitement. 
dropped the belligerents to the floor, where they continued 
their hostilities, not stopping until they had rolled over be- 


tween the President’s feet. The dogs were quickly taken - 
out of the room. with the owner following. er the recep- 
tion an effort was made to allow him to make the ieee 


but the doors were barred and the pups were taken back to 
Virginia, “2 a a 


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PHILADELPHIA KENNEL CLUB FIELD TRIALS. ' looking,” which means conforming to idea, or of ‘character,’ 


Hiditor Forest and Stream: 

The third annual field trials of the Philadelphia Kennel 
Clnb will be held in Delaware, Nov. 16,17 and 18. Owing to 
the inability of some of the members to be present it was 
decided to make an extra Stake this year, allowing profes- 
sional handlers. The entries will close next week. The fol- 
lowing are the entries to date: 

‘ DERBY, 

BecgorRa (Chas. T. Thompson), Irish setter bitch (Blarney 
—Lady Clare), 

Vouttny (Col. B. Ridgway), English setter bitch (Antic— 
Princess Mix). ws Fa 
Ro (I. H. Roberts), Irish setter bitch (Chiei—Leigh 

oane). 

DAisy (I, H. Roberts), Irish setter bitch (Chief—Leigh 
Doane). 

MEMBERS’ STAKE. 

GAssINO GLADSTONE (KH. Comfort), English setter 
(Gladstone—Countess Druid). 

CLEMENTINE D. (lL. Shuster, Jr), English setter bitch 
(Dash III.—Cornelia), 

Lercu DoANe IT. (W. H. Child), Irish setter bitch (Chief— 
Leigh Doane), 

BEGORRA (Chas. '. Thompson), Irish setter bitch (Blarney 
—lLady Clare). 

VicTortA (J, A. Stovell), Irish setter bitch (Berkley—Nora). 
; ee (Kh, W, Clark, Jr.), Irish setter dog (Bruce— 

auray). 

Bruce (1. H. Roberts), Irish setter dog (Elcho—Noreen), 
een NELL (i. H, Roberts), Irish setter bitch (Elcho— 

ose). 

CREOLE (L. H. Roberts), Irish setter bitch (Grafton—Meg). 
Bete as (i. H. Roberts), Irish setter bitch (Chief—Leigh 

oane). 

Daisy (1, H. Roberts), Irish setter bitch (Chief—Leigh 
Doane). 


bitch 


QPEN STAKE. 

= ELLY (Chas. T. Thompson), Irish setter bitch (Glencho— 

eSs). 

MotLy Bawyn (Charles T. Thompson), Irish setter bitch 
(Glencho—Biddy). 

CASSINO GLADSTONE (EH. Comfort), English setter bitch 
(Gladstone—Countess Druid). 
eis (M. Richardson), English setter dog (Grouse— 

eda). 

LEIGH DOANE IJ. (Wim. H. Chil@), Irish setter bitch (Chief 
—Le#igh Doane). 
wea (J. A, Stovell), Irish setter bitch (Berkley— 

ora). 

Bruce (LH. Roberts), Irish setter dog (Elcho—Noreen). 
aaa NeEwu (I, H. Roberts), Irish setter bitch (Hleho— 

OSe). 

CREOLE (I. H. Roberts), Irish setter bitch (Grafton—Meg). 

Mr. C. J. Peshall, president of N. J. Kennel Club, will act 
as judge. 

Reports from Delaware give indications of plenty of birds, 
andthe recent rains will make the shooting better than it 
has been for past two weeks. RED IRISH, 


MASTIFFS. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 

I had a streak of luck to-day. I read the beginning of the 
report of a dog show, the preface, perhaps, will be the best 
name. Generally I pass oyer that as too dry for common 
diet. However, this time I was fortunate enough to see mine 
ancient enemy and always friend C. H. Mason’s name at the 
bottom of the report, and concluded it must be something 
better than the invariable of ‘‘Our Special Reporter.” 
Now, I don't think I am a subject of congratulation. I laid 
aside my pen because nobody would take me up, and it is 
poor fighting without an antagonist, and Mr, Mason has the 
thanks of “yours truly” in giving me a chance for a fresh 
whack at ‘fanciers,” mastiffi ones in particular. Now, I 
most emphatically deny that I like leggy, houndy-headed 
dogs. I have fought against leggy ones from the start and 
picked a flint with Mr. Portier on the O. BE. M. Club’s stand- 
ard not being sufficiently clear in its reprobation of this 
fault. Nor do l admire long-headed ones. The mastiff isa 
short, broad-headed dog, but here is where Mr. Mason and 
his brother “fanciers” make their mistake. Because a dog 
is short-headed they jump to the conclusion that the shorter 
the better! This won’t do by a long shot. A small dog 
has a short, broad head. Is he, therefore, an example 
for mastift breeders to follow? There were Turk, Gov- 
ernor, Colonel, etc. They were great dogs in their day; 
yet any readers of the A. K, R. or FOREST AND STREAM 
can easily satisfy themselves that Turk was very much 
longer - headed than say Baby. Colonel’s head scales 
as 7.8 is to 4.2, assuming total as 12in, Perhaps Mr. Mason 
will remember that he has frequently quoted Mr. Hanbury 
as an authority, and what suits Mr, Hanbury ought to be 
good enough for me, or any of us, yet didn’t he put a dog 
with a head “longish, but strong, without any appearance of 
bulldog”’ first for the O, E. M. Club’s challenge cup this 

rear, over such choice ‘‘fancy” animalsas Beaufort, Minting, 
King Canute, Ilford Chancellor and Id Hoc? Didn’t he put 
the sauare-muzzled Prince Regent over the “short-faced”’ 
Crown Prince? Don’t you spring that condition business 
on me, I have searched the record, and there is no allegation 
that Crown Prince was out of condition. Or perhaps Mr. 
Mason has experienced.a change of heart and doubts Mr. 
Hanbury’s judgment? But to come down, right down to 
the spot, 7. e., Baby himself. Here is Mr. Wynn's comment 
on the dog’s photo, and I am abundantly willing to risk it. 
whether the doggy common sense of America does not set it 
down as the highest praise of a dog, although Mr. Wynn did 
not mean it for that: “Heis a dog of no faults of any mo- 
ment, but no great special merits.”’ (My italics.) What is 
the best dog? ‘The one best all round, coming on an average 
nearer the right thing than any other? Or is it the grand- 
headed cripple, or the ‘typical’ straight-hocked beast? 
1 have no doubt for a moment what the verdict 
will be, I believe I have as large, if not the largest collec- 
tion of mastiff photographs in the world. I have all of Mr, 
Wynn's that are of moment, and many that T have got from 
others. I can recall no dogs of note that I have not a photo 
of except Briton, Green’s Monarch, Granby, Wallace, ruid, 
and afew more. They run back to Couchez, Lukey’s Lion, 
Iukey’s Countess, Cautley’s Quaker, etc.; and L assert most 
positively, and call on Mr. Haldeman to correct me if | am 
wrong, that none of them show the very short head of Crown 
Prince, etc. Such famous ones as Rajah, the fount of mod- 
em dogs, Mrs. Rawlinson’s Countess, her sister, Curtis’s 
Duchess, etc., are about such headed ones as Baby (that is 
as compared with such dogs as—say Crown Prince), an 
auch dogs as Turk, Mr. Wynn’s cracks, Taurus and Taurus 
Jil, are decidedly longer faced. Then itis in ‘‘character,” 
“type,” or some such gibberish, is it, that these dogs excel 
Baby in? Well, lsuppose even you (FOREST AND STREAM) 
will admit that character shouid accord with the standards 
set up by the special club of the breed? Well, is Crown 
Prince, Ilford Caution, etc., within its range when it de- 
mands a square nose, and defines square as making a right 
angle with the upper line of the face? when it sets forth that 
the hocks must be well bent, when Crown Prince’s are 
straight as a telegraph pole? that the loin must be broad, 
fiat and muscular, when some of your “typical”? pets have 
no loin at all, as far as power goes? 


I do not expect that I can ever come to an agreement with 


Messrs. Mason, Watson, etc., for they have the incurable 
disease “fancy,” They insist that a dog must first -he “good 


the interpretation of which would haye bafiied Daniel of old, 


| for it practically shows itself in each quoter of it, deciding 
| about as a dog as his private fancy leads him. Even it it 


, was said in my support, the Fancier’s Gazette gave the 
clearest exposition of the absurdities cf ‘fancy” that I have 
seen, and after ‘‘abusing’’ me as you have done, you should 


publish it. Linsist that a dog must first conform, physically, 


to the uses they are meant for; a mastiff must not be a crip- 
le or he must not have straight hocks that estop him from 


is first duty, 7. ¢., springing on a man and knocking him 
down; a collie must not have a coat that would soak full of 
water in an hour’s rain until it prevented his moving with- 
out enormous fatigue. Imagine Marcus out for an hour in a 
heavy rain and. pee to head off a flock of sheep. 

_ The “fancier”? deals with the whim of the hour, the pass- 
ing fancy of ‘the rage,”’ the imaginings of ideas as abstract 
as Heine’s and as changeable as the reports of our late friend 
Whitford, They are attempts to interpret fashion, a task 
never yet achieved by human mind, And mark my words! 
Chalk it down in your sanctum if you wish: I predict, that 
in less than five years you will see the Baby type of dog 
recognized as the mastiff, and your pets as monstrosities of 
the magnified bulldog order, Such a breeder as Mr, Hanbury 
does not set an example in yain, nor does such a paper as the 
London Field often sound a false signal. 

But one thing more and I am done (until somebody gives 
me another excuse for hauling out my pen), Mr. Mason 
speaks of my attacks on dogs 1 have never seen, and wholly 
incorrect descriptions of English winners, I assert most posi- 
tiyely,that I havenever expressed an opinion of a dog that I did 
not haye his photo (unless I knew him in life), and that I 
have never deseribed an English winner without having the 
same grounds for my opinion. It I mistake not, I havenever 
expressed an opinion of a dog without saying then, or hav- 
ing said at some previous time, that it was based on a photo. 
Nor have I ever found fault with a dog without being able 
to produce his photo to prove whatI say. If you don’t believe 
this, frame your indictment, set the trial, and I will bring the 
proof. W, WADE, 

TunTon, Pa,, Oct. 28. 


THE IRISH SETTER FIELD TRIALS. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

Messrs. J. O. Donner, New York; and W. A. Coster, Flat- 
bush, L, I,; have kindly consented to act as judges at the 
field trials of the Irish Setter Club to be run at Salisbury, 
N. C., commencing Dee. 1. The members of the club are 
very enthusiastic and will do all in their power to male the 
trial a success. Many good dogs will enter, and no breeder 
of any pretension can afford to stand back on this occasion, 
but should join the club at once and enter his best dog for 
this event, which will undoubtedly be the turning point for 
the Irish setter as a-field dog. A number of breeders have 
donated handsomely toward the expenses and we expect a 
large entry. MAX WENZEL. 

HOBOKEN, Oct. 

[The trials promise to be very interesting. Twelve entries 
are assured, and the members of the club are confident that 
this number will be more than doubled, Birds are reported 
pleny on the grounds selected and visitors are sure of a 

earty welcome from the sportsmen of Salisbury. The prizes 
offered are $200 and the Elcho Cup, donated by Dr. Wm. Jar- 
vis to first, $100 to second, $50 to third and a piece of plate to 
fourth, with an entry fee of $10, Entries close on Noy. 15. 
Blanks are now ready and may be obtained by addressing 
the president, Mr. M. Dunphy, Peekskill, N. Y.] 


OG 


a0. 


THE ROBINS ISLAND CLUB.—The fifth annual field 
trials of the Rebins Island Club commence on Robins Island 
Nov. 23. The trials are open to members only. Birds are 
very plenty and a large number of entries will undoubtedly 
be made. The club haye greatly improved the island, build- 
ing a nice house and dock and have a fine boat to ferry across 
to the main shore. They have also planted lots of quail, 
squirrels and wild turkeys, put fish in the pond, making the 
place a sportsman’s paradise. 


THE BASTERN FIELD TRIALS.—Mr. W. A. Coster, 
secretary of the Hastern Field Trials Club, informs us that 
his address until the close of the trials will be at High Point, 
N.C. Healso states that there will be ample accommoda- 
tion for all visitors to the trials, and that arrangements have 
been made for plenty of saddle horses as well as general con- 
veyances during the trials. 


PITTSBURGH DOG SHOW.—Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 28.— 
Hditor Forest and Stream; At a meeting of the Western 
Pennsylvania Poultry Society, held this day, it was decided 
to hold a dog show the second Tuesday in April, 1887.—C. B. 
HLBEN, Secretary. 


KENNEL NOTES. 


Notes must be sent on prepared blanks, which are fur- 
nished free on receipt of stamped and addressed envelope. 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound for retaining duplicates, 
are sent for 30 cents. 

NAMES CLAIMED. 
(=> Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Topsy IT. By. Napoleon Morin, Stoneham, Mass., for white and 
liver ticked pointer biich, whelped July 12, 1885, by Sir Philip Syd- 
ney (Dash—Fanny) out of Topsy (Jake—F ann). 

Glencho IL, Barney, Patsy G., Dan IT. and Glenmore. By Gem 
Kennels, Chardon, 0., for red irish setter dogs, whelped Aug. 27, 
1886, by Glencho (Eleho—Noreer) out of Mage (Duncan—Red 
Mand). 

Glenrose, Ruby Glenmore and. Gienzola. By Gem Kennels, Char- 
don, ©., for red Irish setter bitches, whelped Aug. 27, 1886, by 
Glencho (Eleho—Noreen) out of Mage (Duncan—Red Maud), 

Biuek Dora. By C. B. Gilchrist, Charlestown, Mass., for black 
cocker spaniel bitch, whelped Sept. 14, 1886, by Shady (Obo I1.— 
Darkie) out of Nellie (Bead’s Beau—Daisy).___. 

Black Joe and Black Charlie. By Geo. F. Willard, Charlestown, 
Mass., for black cocker spaniel dogs, Whelped Sept. 14, 1636, by 
Shady (Obo IT.—Darkie) out of Nellie (Rean— aisy). . 

Sadic Il. By Major Wm. A. Kobbé, U. S. Army, for red Irish 
setter bitch (A.K.R. 4090). ’ 

Gunner. By E. 8. Bettelheim, New York, for orange and white 
Trish setter dog, ¥ pees July 8, 1884 (A.K.R. 3674). 

Manon. By &. 8. Bettelheim, New York, for oran, 
Bernard dog, whelped Jan. 6, 1885, by Herr Carl (Wil 
out of Marie II. (Pilate I—Mme. Pilate). ; 

Garda. By T. &. Thompson, Thompsontown, Pa., for white, 
lemon ears, Euglish setter biteh, whelped Jan, 30, 1886 (A,K.R. 
410). 

Jacquelin. By Edith sa Jae Fort Monroe, Va., for red 
Irish setter dog, whelped Dec. 25, 1885, by Robb (Bronze—Killarney) 
out of Sadie (Rory O’More—Gipsey). __ _ 

Tike ¥earsley. By I. B. Hoffecke, Middletown, for black, white 
and tan English setter dog, whelped Aug, 9, 1886, Ry Ber Glad- 
stone (A.K.R. 2167) out of Little Fraud (Druid’s Boy— ictoria). 

Brlue EY: By T. 8. Thompson, Thompsontown, Pa., for black 
white and ticked English setter bitch, whelped March 6, 1885 
(A. K.R. 4184). 

Heather Jue. By Geo. E. Browne, Dedham, Mass., for black and 
tan Gordon setter dog, whelped Sept. 3, 1886, by Argus II. (Argus 
—Peauty) out of Heather Lass (Jock—Guipsey). 

- Heather Jock: By Geo. H. Browne, Dedham, Mass., for black and 
tan Gordon setter dog, whelped Aug. 21, 1886, bp Avgus IL. (Argus 
—Beatity) ont of Jessica (Doane’s Tom—Shattuck’s Cremorne)- - 

Rex. By F. F. Dole, Philadelphia, Pa., forsvhite bull-terrier 
dog, whelped Sept. 16 1886, by Count (Marquis—Kit) out of Bertha 
(Dutch, Jr.—Young Venom), f 

Jolly Jet. By Chas. York, Bangor, Me,, for black, while and tan 
Bnglish setter bitch, whelped June a 1886, by Mack B. (Dick Lay- 
erack—Twilight) out of Jolly Nell (Goodsell’s Prince—Jolly May), 


e tawny Sb. 
elm—Zean) 


Althea (imported Brush !J.—Cute, 
dogs), by J- P. Willey’s Black Pete (A.K.1. 3071). 


Ruby, Sept. 30, six (three 
aly 


1886, by Barne 
Mich., to Win. 


out of Jipsey, 
ner, Chicago, 


1883, by King Bow out of Grace (A. 


1886, 


Petrel TX. By Chas. York, Bangor, Me., for black, whi 
tan English setter bitch, whelped June 24, 1886, by Gun’ (Gladatons 
—May B.) out of Morning Star (Dashing Dan—Daisy Starlight). 

bat ees oF er Pate pet eres Mich., for black 
cocker spaniel bitch, whelped Aug, « t arry Obo (Oho, Jr. 
oe Phonsie) out of Rita (Hornell Dad ahs atk 

Dock, By E. J. Roos, Detroit, Mich, for liver'and white ticked 
pointer dog, whelped I uly 18, 1886, by King Bow (Bow—Taflee) out 
of Sue (Hindoo—Princess Bow). Btn 
+ AIClets uy Roe ene Nees repeat hitaey \e for bie oie Ts 

nd tan beagle bitch, whelped June 27 7 ane (A.KLR. 2 
out of Myrtle (A.K.R. 2921), s uh 

Sweetness, Spright and Cricket. By Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, 
Mich, for fawn and white fox-terrier bitches, whelped June 30, 
1886, by Wheaton’s Barney (Sir Peter [.—Fawn) out of Flash (Tro- 
jan—Fannie), 

Madge. By Wm. Walker, Detroit, Mich., for white and fawn 
fox-terrier bitch, whelped June 30, 1886, by Wheaton's Barney (Sir 
Peter II1.—Fasyn) out of Flash (Trojan—Fanuie). 

Silver, By Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., for blue belton 
fox-terrier dog, whelped June 30, 1886, by Wheaton'’s Barney (Sir 
Peter IJ.—Fawn) out of Flash (Trojan—Fannie). 

Con. By Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., for white, black 
and tan fox-terrier dog, whelped June 30, 1886, by Wheaton’s Bar- 
ney (Sir Peter I1.—awn) out of Flash (Trojan—F annie), 

Paris Don dnd Paris Maid. By W. B. Powen, Rockland, Mass., 
for black, white and tan Hneglish setter dog and black, tan and blue 
belton bitch, whelped Jan. 10, 1886, iy Count Gladson (Royal Blue 
—Modjeska) out of Paris Queen (Paris—Miss Twilight), 

Rolfe. By A. Robinson, Schuylkill Haven, Pa., tor white, black 
ears, English setter dog, whelped March 6, 1885 by Salade's Dash 
ie Boy—Gipsie Maid) ont of Lill (Essex—Blanche), 

Donald C._ By Dr. M. Thompson, Mahanoy City, Pa,, for white, 
black ears, English seiter dog, whelped March 6, 1886, by Salade’s 
Dash (Buckeye Boy—Gypsie Maid) out of Lill (Essex—Blanche), 

Lad of Maine, Beau of Maine, Lady Maine, Lass of Maine and 
Belle of Maine. By HB, F. Farnham, Portland, Me., for black and 
white and ticked pointers, two dogs and three bitches, whelped 
June 10, 1886, by Graphic (A.1K.R. 2411) out of Aitta (A.B. K, 1858), 

BRED, 
Ss" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 
Lufra—Rock. M. ©. Wheaton’s (Cadillac, Mich.) Irish setter 
bitch Lufra (Tipton—Goldie) to Dr. H, V. Ward's Rock (Rory 
O'More II.—Rylla), Oct. 21. 

Bow Queen—King Bow. Detroit Kennel Club’s (Petroit, Mich.) 

pointer bitch Bow Queen (Sleaford—Dawn) to their King Bow (Bow 


—Tafiee), Oct. 26. 
Morning Star—Gam. Chas. York’s (Bangor, Me.) Hinglish setter 


bitch Morning Star (A.K.R. 1541) to his Gun (A.K.R. 1538), Oct, 27. 


Nellie—Shady. Geo. F. Willard’s 
spaniel bitch Nellie (Beau—Daisy) to 
—Darkie), July 13. 

Virginia— Fritz. 


ee eee Mass.) cocker 
f. H. Perrin’s Shady (Obo I, 


Cc. W. Littlejohn’s (Leesburg, Va.) pointer 


bitch Virginia (Sensation—Rose) to his Fritz (Beautort—Spot), 


Sept. 2. 
Peg—Buckellew. 'T. F. Russell's (New York) English setter bitch 


Peg (A.K.R. 2062) to W. A. Coster’s Buckellew (A.K.R. 30), Oot. 24. 


Ruth—Nullamore. Martin Dennis’s (New York) collie bitch Ruth 
(Brack—Beauty) to Chestnut Hill Kennels’ Nullamore (The Colonel 


—Jessie), Oct. 20, 
Blanche—Gladstone’s Mark. E. W, Jestar’s (St. George's, Del.) 


setter bitea Blanche to his Gladstone’s Mark (Gladstone—Bessie 
A.), Oct. 18. 


WHELPS., 
(es Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 
Belle II, Detroit Kennel Club’s (Detroit, Mich.) English setter 


bitch Belle IL. (Nixey—Old Belle), Oct, 6, ten (six dogs), by C. KE, 
Wallin’s Pride of Dixie (Gladstone— Countess Druid). 


Princess Louise. Detroit Kennel Clib's (Detroit, Mich.) English 


ee bitch Princess Louise (Gladstone—Leila), Sept. 14, five (we 
Ogs) 


by A. Burges’s Doncaster (Druid—Wilsson). 
Wellic. Geo. F. Willard’s (Charlestown, Mass.) cocker spaniel 


bitch Nellie (Beau—Daisy), Sept. 14, seven (five dogs), by F._S. Per- 
rin’s Shady (Obo II.—Darkie); two dogs since dead. 


Hilicgarde. 1. Brandeis’s (Flatbush, L. I.) St. Bernard bitch 


Hidegarde (A.K.R. 3761), Oct. 22, six (one dog), by K. E, Hopf’s Otho 


(A. KR, 183). = 
Althea. H. D. Brown's (Waterbury, Vt.) cocker spaniel bitch 
A.IE.Tt. 849), Oct. 24, six (three 


Sil’s Pearl. IE. H. Higgins’s (Cohocton, N. Y,) cocker spaniel 


bitch Silk’s Pearl (Hornell Silk—Hornell Sunshine), Oct, 28, three 


(two dogs), by H. C. Hart?s Bosco (A.K.R. 8991). i 
Bertha. John Whitaker’s (Philadelphia, Pa.) bull-terrier bitch 


Bertha (Dutch, Jr.—Young Venom), Sept. 16, five (three dogs), by 
FB. F. Dole’s Count (A.IS.R. 8178), 


Ruby. C. J. Peshall’s (ersey City, N..J.) bull-tervier bitch 


ogs), by Frank Ir. Dole’s Count (A.IK,R. 


Bonus, Geo, Jordan's (Montreal, Gan.) bull-terrier bitch Bonus 


(The Earl—Trouble), Sept. 14, four (twodogs), by F. F. Dole’s Count 
(ALIS. R. 8178). 


Tone. Black Thorn Kennels’ (St. George’s, Del.) masiiff biteh 


Tone (A.K.R. 3122), Oct. 3, thirteen (nine dogs), by their Count 
Waldo (A.1K.R, 1501). 


SALES, 
{=> Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks, 


Cricket. White, fawn ears, fox-terrier bitch, eaebes June 30, 
out of Flash, By Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, 

. Elliott, same place. : 
Clipper. Stone fawn pug dog, whelped Aug. 13, 1856, by Treasure 
py Detriot Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., to J. C. Tur- 


Donald, Liver and white ticked oe dog, whelped March, 
-R. 3047), by Detroit Kennel 
Detroit, Mich., to Jacob Moerlein Cincinnati, O 


Club, 7 
Black, white and tan ticked Bnglish setter dog, whelped 


Brucec. 


1882, by Johnnie Faa out of Wykofi’s Belle, by Detroit KennefClub, 
Detroit, Mich., 


to Jacob Moerlin, Cincinnati, O, 

Rill Bow. Liver and white ticked pointer dog, whelped July 1, 
by King Bow out of Ruby Croxtethy by Detroit Kennel Club, 
Detroit, Mich., to_A. Rufle, Otsego, Mich. 

Dock. Liver and white ticked pointer dog, whelped July 14, 1886, 
by King Bow out of Sue, by Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich,, 
to EB. J, Roos, same place. ] 

Con. Black, white and tan fox-terrier dog, whelped June 80, 1886, 
by Barney out of Flash, by Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., to 
Geo. BR. Woods, Chicago, 111. : 

Barney. Red Ivishsetter dog, whelped Aug. 27, 1886, by Glencho 
on of Mave) by Gem Kennels, Chardon, O., to Arthur L, Garford, 
Elyria, O. 

Wacnuta, Monk. Stone fawn, black points, English mastiff dog, 
whelped Aug, 22, 1885, by Mead’s Odin out of Wacouta Nun, by 
Wacouta Kennels, St. Paul, Minn., to B. HW. Layhed, Faribault, 


Lady Isa. Lemon and white pointer bitch, whelped May #7, 1886, 
by Fritz (A.K.R. 1351) out of Virginia (A.K.1. 1357), by C, W. Little- 
john, Leesburg, Va., to F', Gilman, Eden, Dak. 

Black cocker spaniel bitch,whelped Oct. 10, 1881 ‘A.KR. 


Althea. 
842), by eteRpe re Flint, Haverhill, Mass., to Harry D. Brown, Water- 
bur Tene ; 

Dade Black, white and tan beagle dog, age and pedigree nof 
given, by HB. W, Jester, St. George’s, Del., to L. A. Dean, Boston, 

ass. 

Sport. Lemon and white pointer dog, age not given, by Croxteth 


, by £. W. Jester, St. George's, Del., to D. L. Pickrel, 
Jackson, O. . ; . 

‘Madonna. Blue belton Hnglish setter bitch, age not given, by 
Roscoe out of Armida, by E. W, Jester, St. George’s, Del., to Ran-_ 
cocas Kennels, Jobstown, N. J. : 

Speed, Lead, Boles and Droles. Beagle dogs, age aod pedigree not 

iven, Os E, W. Jester, St. George's, Dei,, to Associated Fanciers, 

hiladelphia, Pa. F 

Gladstone's Mark. Lemon belton English setter dog, age not 

iven, by Gladstone out of Bessie A., by E. W. Jester. St. George’s, 

el., to J. R. Tantrum, Middletown, Conn. F , 

Minnie. Fawn and white Italian greyhound bitch, age rotgiven, 
by Guess out of Beauty, by E. W. Jester, St. George’s, Del,, to H. 
C. Burdick, Springfield, Mass. ] j 

white and tan beagle bitch, age pee aides not 
given, by. E, W. Jester, St. George's, Del., to W., W, Silvey, Phila- 
delphia, Pa. . ‘ a, 

Lady and Nellie. Black, white aud tan heagle bitches; age and 

edigree not given, by EH. W.Jester, St. George's, Del., to P. B. 

radley, Boston, Mass. ; : , 

Jumbo—Fanniy whelps, Black, white and tan beagle dos and 
bitch, age not given, by E. W. Jester, St. George’s, Del., to W- WwW. 
Silvey, Piiladelphia, Pa. - “= ; ist 
- Count Waldo (A.K-R, 1501)=Tone (A-KeR. 3192) whelp. Mastiff 
bitch, age not given, by-E. W. Jester, St. George's, Del,, to Noe 
Boyer, Coatesville, Pa... : . 

County Waida (A.K.R. 1601)-—-Lofty (A KR. 3331) wholps. Mas- 
tiffs, age not givers by E, W, Jester. St. George’s, Del., a dog and 
bitch to N. P, Boyer, Coatesville, Pa,, and a bitch to Associated 
Fanciers, Philadelphia, Pae - ~*~ ~~ C die a” tere 


Twuecy. Black, 


‘AER. 2)11)—Zitta (A,.E.R. 1358) whelp. Black and. 
white and ticked pointer dos, whelped Jiime 10, Teo By Fred I. 
Harris, Portland, Me,, to Geo, W- Lovell, Middicboro, Mass. _. 

‘Argus IL—Jessita whetps, Black and tan Gordon setter dogs, 
whelped Aug, 21, 1886, by Geo. FE, Brown, Dedham, Mass., one each 
Me S. Emery, Somerville, Mass, and A. It. Aldrich, Melrose, 
Mags. a7 

Pitz (A.K.R.! 1$61)—Virginta (4,1. 1257) whelps. Lemon anid. 
white pointers, whelped May 27, 186, by C. W, Liitlejobu, Lees- 
burg, Va., a dog to Lewis A, idridge, Brooklyn, N.Y., and s bitch 


to Henry May, Augusta, Ga. j ; ; 
Roy=llora whelps, Blac white and ticked English setters, 
wwhelped Ifarch 8, 1886, by i. J, Pierre, Winsied, Conn,, a dog to 
pn P, Bill, Middletown, Coun., and 4 bitch to T. H, Armstrong, 
upistia, Ky. RV 
Shady (A YER. j085)—Nellie whelp, Black cockerx spaniel bitch, 
whelved Sept. 14, 1886, by G. P. Willard, Charlestown, Mags., to C. 
E, Gilchriss, same plate, 


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Rifle and Crag Siaating. 
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Address all communications wo the Forest and Stream Piuh. Co. 


RANGE AND GALLERY. 


THE MASSACHUSETTS TEAM. 


UOSTON, Oct. 26,—The presentation to-day of the prizes Wwou at 
the recent Creedmoor meet by the Massachusetis teatn was 
nude the occasion of a notable gathering at the Revere Himise to- 
day. The Bostom Heretd in reporting the ceremony of present- 
alion very fillingly said: z* 

‘iMhe uccess of this State’s team at the recent contest participated 
in by teams representing the best shooting ability ot Hew York, 
Jounecticud and the regular forces of the United States, gives the 
citizens of the old Bay State just cause forvongratulation, ft 
shows that, behind the pomp and circumstance of military duty 
performed in times of peace, there is a silent toree, unnoticed on 
occasions of ceremony, that promises to be a grand bulwark of 
national defense in case the assistance of milinity arm is found 
necessary Lor the preservation of peace. 

“The theory of the purpose of the militia is that itshall bea force, 
ready at a moments notice, to support the civil power, in case of 
emetfeney; and the plan of its organization.contemplates thorough 
instruchion In every thing necessary to make an effective soldiery, 
fut it was not until 1880 that any effori was made to make rifle 
practice an integral part.of State duty, Thenumber of marksmen 
in service now exceeds 1800. This isnearly one-third of the effec- 
tive force of the State, and one of the most striking evidences of 
the rapid development and increase in the scope of the military 
rifle work is to be Found in the story of the four teams seut to 
Greedmoor in 1877, 1970, 1885 and 1886. The first twocan hardty be 
suid to have been sent under State authority. The teams of both 
years were yoluntary, the men exhibiting their personal interest 
in the form of a request for permission to go; a majority of them 
(in both years) coming trom ane company. The rifies used were 
the ordinary old pastern of Sprinptieldrifie, illy adapted to com- 
pete with the Sharps’ and other patterns used by the teams of other 
States, The men had but limited practice, and their scores were 
far from Winning, though creditable under the circumstances. in 
i8sh, for the first trial, in competition with other Staies, of our 
best marksmen, developed under the Ba Eaae Ye system adepted 
two years previously, & team was selected and sent, under State 
authority, fo Creedmoor, and the majority of the team shot well 
up to the average of the winning teams. This year another team 
was sent, selected from about 88 candidates, and it achieved a 
great success, not only against the three State teams competing, 
but agsingt the teams of the regular army. Im the interstate 
match the sceres of the competing teams this vear were: Massa- 
chuseits, 1024; New York, 1012; Peniisylvania, $97; Connecticut, $17.” 

The presentation of the prizes was before the executive head of 
the Stite and many officers of the guard, 

Licutenant Zalinsici, Pitth Artillery, U. 8. A., the vepresentitive 
of the National Assovutation, said: Colonel Rockwell, on behalf of 
the National Rifle Association, it affords me great pleasure to 
place in ‘your custody the Hilton prize aud the trophy, ‘The 
Soldier of Marathon,” won by your team from those of Wew York, 
Pennsylvania and Connecticut. In winning (hese you have 
achieved victories over no mean competitors. The team from the 
rerulur army had more than ordinary facilities, and the scores 

“made by thie other teams show your foemen were worthy of your 
steel, Butif you are to keep these trophies you will have te work 
in the future as hard as in the past. ‘The general results show 
that this victory was not a matter of chance, but showed bard 
work. and it was to your eredit that you returned to the fight with 
determination, after you had before been defeated. Tle Governor 
himsackt has had niedals prepared for your owu individual wear. 
Many of your members won prizes in the individnal matches, and 
Private Bull of the Second Regimetit won the military champion- 
ship of the United States, As an executive officer it affords me 
pleasure to advert to the manly bearing of your men; the lack of 
petty fault-fnding and the raising of small questions. Tcannet 
Torget one protest made by one of your own men, which protest; 
lowered his own score. That was very much to his credit, but it 
is not a customary thing to do, It is a pleasure to see the good 
work you have done, which ET know is duly appreciated by the 
authorities. Tis is suown by the presence of your governor and 
your commanding officers. Those who have had experieuce in 
rifle practice kuow how much personal sacrifice attends it, and I 
trust the authorities will recognize that you sre rendering good 
service, as in ou country we rely on the yolunteer service for our 
defense, and the knowledge of the use of small arms is of import- 
ance, Byery encouragement should be offered you to keep on in 
this way. Qne matter L would like to call attention to. Inthe 
skirmishing match only one team of the national guard entered 
into competition with the regular army. As individuals, it was 
proved that the one arm was equal to the other, hut the national 
Puard has not had practice in skirmishing at unknown distances, 
and in this was the difference. Skirmish fire represents more 
closely the actual conditions of seryice, and I hope you may im- 
prove in this, and that you will be able to make 2 good showing 
with the rezulararmy. Judging distance drill, freely practiced, 
will bring you success. [Load applause.] 

Colonel Koekwell, of the Governor’s stall, addressing his reply 
to Lieutenant Zalinski, spoke as follows: Ti affords me great 
pleasure to stand in the position which entities me to receive Trom 
you these trephies. It gives me great satisfaction personally as it 
mImust ta every maember of the team present at Creedmoor, thatthe 
association has exlended its courtesy to send a commissioner with 
{hese trophies, and more especially that it should be you who have 
been chosen ior this purpose. In my several visits io Creedmoor 
i never passed through a week more comfortably than this last 
one, and [ must say the executive officers were courteous and kind 
to all. As to skirmishing I should have been glad to have entered, 
but L knew it was exlausting work, and I remember that you per- 
sistently urged me to putin 4 team, but [decided it was not well 
fodoso. Lani glad we did not, for the meén of the regular arm; 
were pretty well used up after the skirmishing. I appreciate al 
you have said, but 1t will be for ethers to speak, General Dalton, 
in turning over these trophies to you, £might, peroaps, refer to 
Many othe facts of the last few yeurs it connection with ihe 
Massachusetts militia. The thing we all take greatest satisfaction 

in is that this victory is typical ci the advance of this very import- 

at part of militia, instruction. 

Adjt.-Gen, Dalton in response, said; Colonel Rogkwell and 
Officers: Guring the four years of my adjutant-generalship there 
have been many pleasant episodes connected with you; but when I 
vead on that Sunday morning of your capturme these trophies, it 
was the happiest time I had known, assure you the work you have 
done is highly appreciated at headquarters, When the victories 
were known, Lconterred with his excellency, who has alway beon 
Warm in his support of the militia. He thought that it would be 
@ proper manner of recognizing the event to present each member 
of the team with a medal from the State, and that he ought io be 
present when they should be awarded, 

Governor Robinson, as commander-in-chief, replied to the 
provious speakers, and said: Gentlemen: The wansier and ac- 
ceptance of these irophies seem to have been completed without 
another word, Your work, grand in itself, has refmined here to ba 
finished, and Massachusetts does not stand an indifferent spectator 
ov disregarding. You represent all her people, but it must come 
from me at the present time, and 14m called to bear to yon her 
befitting congratulation and esteem. She contributes largely for 
her militsty establishment; she vives if unreservedly, and so long 
she will continue to do so as she reesivyes such an abundant 
equivalent: ” = 

At the close of the Governor's remarks, the gold badges given hy. 
the State, and the bronze badges given by the national association, 

Were presented tothe members of the team. A Junch followed. 
_ Among tne inilitary gentlemen present were Gen. Peach, Gen. 
Wal en. Netijeton, Gen, Holt, Col. Wetlne tol, Ool. Osgood 


85,! is) 
O¢l. Strachan, Col. Bridges. Col, Greene, Col. Bancroft, Lieut-Col: 


- 
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pn es 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Edmunds, Lieut-Col. Dalton, Major a Major Merrill, Capt. 
Rico, Capt. Sessions, Lieut. Clark, Lieut. Lang, Lieut. Reardon, 
Lieut. Hayes, Lieut. Gould, Col. Currier, Capt. Harris, Capt. 
Abbott and Adjt. Nelson, At the close of the reception the 
menvber's of the team visited the Hollis Street Theatre. 


THOMASTON, Conn., Oct, 2 meh A es cone one Boats 


WEN OTWAS leet seer “Thee "b yt) 8 81 
G A Lemmon......... nee en ey itchy 9 8 410 710 8 7 6 TTT 
GW Walliams, .)002.0. L. sens felt Tees 46978 9 6 7 6 769 
BACT Rings ey areas eee ree eee 89 5 8 5 5 510 8 6—69 
oa Ohevsleiks Pe ake ee ge ewe ed 8 67 6 7 56 510 4 G—64 


BOSTON, Oct. 27,The replat matches were continued at the 
Walnut liill range to day. Hyena bad storm will not keep the 
riflemen from this fwvorlte resort, and several hunted bullseyes 
during the blinding sterm, and put up the following scores: 


Rest Match. ; d 
TN Vict SEU HOD, <r bee tees siecle . ee #101010 § 10101010 10 9—98 
£1010 9 81010 91010 9—95 
3 B Nowmtroe..........--. -eseeseee+-k) 1010 10 9 10 10,10 10. 9 10—98 
#1010 1010 1010 810 9 10-97 
VVEIER UM ues Pst nes sees lod -Cee Al 9130 91010 9 9 10 10—86 
Decimal Off-hand Match. *) 
VST RIVE VE ssa! bya ea eases jee go 4109 9 8&8 &8 8 5 610-77 
; D678 69 & 6 8B 6-77 
ED GAWiGIDGI onset ek a4 cs pet es Does 6G T10 6 8 8B 4 TT 
G5 610 8669 9 4 4-74 
TEN isy ext vara) daa en < Lo earHea kn D765 8 57 7 7 8 9-72 
State Militia Match. 
al WVOMC. . eevewensser ye tacit aces ered aateedetere bared 23. 22 21 20: 19 
OL Mente eek the 
ROTA ELEE peut lide Pere ereet mm mesceriel elveatersh 20) 


During the week Lieut. Sanders and ©. D. Lyford haye won 
silver badges in the slate militin match. 

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 24.—The following is the result of the 
contest bétween the Hicke and the Hunter Rifle Clute, which took 
place at the Intier’s range to-day. Distance 50yds,, bullseye ¢in., 
possible 65, ictal possible 525. 


Hickea Clib. Hunter Club, 

M Huber....... 52 60 60 65 56-291 T’ Abrens.......65 56 60 52 57—280 
P Powers.....-46 67 G1 52 52-268 G Schindler....50 68 61 55 b3—207 
JV Guillotie. 54 62 54 59 61—280 C Alrens..,...40 51 57 59 51—258 
T Brockett.....60 62 58 54 50-284 Jos Smith...... 53 57 53 58 53-275 
Hi Claiporne,..#5 69 60 58 99-287 Capt Collein...fl 53 53 5h 56—268 
Geo Poydell...68 50 49 55 49-201 L Rickert...... 57 b2 48 54 b1—262 

of} 1610 


Judge, J. Kenny, Jr. 
Leonard, 

fONLIN’S GALLMERY,—The following scores were made at 
©onlin’s Gallery, Thitty-first strect and Broadway, N. Y. The 
two matches have just been completed after very close contests, 
and were greatly enjoyed by all who participated, as well as by 
the spectators. The prizes were unique and elegant and the 
evouping of shots to win them were so close that a three cent 
Diece would cover them. The match will be combined with vari- 
ations in distance, inanner of hoiding and targets, and the public 
are invited to participate and compete for the attractive prizes. 
The conditions governing the following scores were: 36ft., any 
432-cai, rifle, off-hand, targets, reduced standard decimal, lin. 
buliseye, 7 shots, aud Conhin'’s 10 bullseye measurement match 
tareet, 10 shots. Result of 10 bullseye match: 


‘ - . 
Scorers, William Skinner and J. T. 


nehes. Inches. 
J B Blydenburgh.......-.- 2 6-16 W H Gurmall............ ..8 18-16 
it Ga Dolimane s,s. eula1ly Di@roeker. iii... test , +3 15-16 
J J Munroe,....... Baws ad 212-16 TB Doolittle. ....-..444+4:- 4 
G Stuart Scott.....+.-...5. 213-16 BR Welserbe ............... 5 2-16 
PITA SNOW eT eee s ek: CGE alif Rem acon ialshs 7 ans Sse bogie 5 5-16 
Result of standard decimal target match, possible 70: 
Maynard Bixby.... ...-... pee) GWE Ge heel onde ss ae 66 
ClOIGEDSCH I 1s-f es oi: sees GSMS Re Maa yea bigcchc be aeeiptt-nt- ae 65 
TEP DGGUEt Asse 22a 0a cen, 2k 89 Geo EB Betts. .... ..-.--ceeeeee 64 
Jos 4 Wheelock..,.-...,-.-....67 GA Stevens.....:...:..s:::2n 63 
TMOG GREbS He Ceres pbircicets wens 6 August Magale ...........+-.-- 61 
INH Brisatuws east veeee Oo LU Cartwrignt. oo... 60 
Peter DeNyse....23-2-.--.2 66 Frank H Smith,..... a enn 58 
THE TRAP. 
Scores far publication should be made out or the printed blanks 


prepared hy the Forest and stream, and furnished gratis to club 
seerctarics. Correspondents who favor us with chub scores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one-side of the paper only, 


ATHENS, Pa., Get. 24.—Iive members of the Athens Gun Club 
met for their weekiy shoot yesterday and contested for the gold 


badge. Following is the score: 
HW Davies........ 11111111—10 C Armstrong....... 1101111111— 9 
WOO TEES Fete oe W111 11—i10 W Knareshoro...... 1110111011— 8 


AD Smith .........J1i11111—10 
In shooting olf ties F. Muller won the badge,—P. 


LA SALLI, N. ¥., Oct 22.—Niegara River Shooting Club.—9 
Wiagarva Walis blackhirds: 

Wewebio 8 whee OMAON NG: Clarkes: too. eee. 017101111—7 
WEL Smith fos, Tiiili0—8 ~Shader............. . 110011106 
Giana, eb hee OQU00IGWW—3 De Wolf.............. 011106001 —4 
FIGUSOTe cs race ets 2 11110010iI—6 Jenne, Jr....,, ,,-...-+.UG1111111—7 


Jenne and Clarke divided second. 
Match at 6 bluerocks: 


Eobson jewet i 

Clarke i 
Smith and Jewett divided first. 
Match at 6 bats, straightaway: 


Sy UID TACT Aad PAH idee eit AL Ati 5: “SHadenssye wet eee res 111011—5 
JCMNE, IY. says eeee wee SUVMIO—5 Powes.. 2.2. ace sce ese oe H10i1—5 
RelaAMail. , akg Coane 110001—3 Hobson............... ..- 100001—2 
SS IVViOlE 8 ewe ae O10CII—3B ~~ Jewett... 2. ...... eee 111101—5 
Cipteses ee dee aetas OWIW—4 Hopkin. 2... 100110—8 

First and third divided. 

Match at 12 blue rocks: 
STs ahaa st 111010110110— 8 ~Howard........... 111010101111— 9 
Shader..-.....4. ..-L00L0100010I— 4 Jewett.... ....... 171001111111—19 
WOHOHe eye's Je. ae oa OOO0DILOOII0— 4 fenne, Jr..,..-. 4 611301111110— 9 
Clarke 27 ee. 110111001001— 7 

Second divided. 

Match at 12 bats: 
STA pie eee ees 1111111111112 -Howard,...... ... 111110111111—11 
Shader aw. ss scias 0111111011110 — Jewetiti............ 011110011110— 8 
VOTES. ss anew. 2 srt 01111101010i— 8_-~ Jenne, Jr.......... 0110001110 w—w 
Qlanltes... see. 11101011 0101— 8 


BAY RIDGE, Long Island, Oct. 25.—Mr. James Dean of this 
town has placed in the hands of the secretary of the Bay hidge 
Guu Club a sold medal to revresent the championship of Kings 
county, open to all residents of the said county. ‘The match will 
be shot at 1G o’clock A. M. sharp, Thanksgiving Day, at Bay Ridge, 
Bay Ridge Gun Club rules, copy cf which will be sent to all con- 
testants. All desiring to shoot for thismedal are required to send 
address before Noy. 20; on that date entries close. Shooters will 
he called to the score in the order in which their applications for 
enirance are received; Al) clay-pigcons per man, 2lyds. rise, 3 traps. 
—H, D. WAKEMAN (Sce, Bay Ridge Gun Club). 

THD INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE.—Cincinnati, Oct. 29.— 
Editor Forest and Strean: Col. L. C. Bruce, of New York city, in 
accepting the onerous task of being appointed a committee of one 
to select the American team for the international challenge match 
(in the event of its acceptance), says Ender date of Oct.2a: “I wish 
1o8ay * * * [will doallin my power to bring about the contest 
regardless of the position I may hold on the team. * * * Ff 
deemed best by tlie National Gun Association, or by a vote of the 
team, some other than myself is chosen (as captain of the team), 
[I will very cheerfully step aside, I say this * * in order that 
you may understand and can act in any manner so as most suc- 
cessfully carry out the moyement. * * The match will be most 
popular with all elasses.”—J. 0. BLoom. 


dachting. 


HULL Y.C,—A meeting of the Hull Y.C. was held on Oct. 27, 
with Vice-Com. Tower in the chair. The committee on a new 
club houses asked for more time. The question of dues was taken 
up and a reduction was made from $10 per year to $5, the old fig- 
ure. The vegatta committee was reduced to5 and the member- 
ship committee to 9 members, the former also including the com- 
modore and vice-commodore. A supper committee was appointed 
consisting of Messrs. Harry Hutchinson, Galston Whittemore and 
J.W. Wheeler. Messrs. J.B. Forsaith, Harry Hutchinson, J. R. 
Chadwick, B, L, M. Tower and Fred Pope were appointed repre- 
sentatives te the New England Y. Ry, A. After the meeting the 
club jeroueedad to the winter GnAriatS of the Great Head Y.O., at 
No. § Bosworth street, where they were entertained by the olub, 


293 


THE CLYDE CHALLENGE: 
qe letter of the Royal Clyde Y. C. which has been so carefully 


guarded by the New York Y. C.fora month past was made 
public at the meeting of the Club on Oct, 28 and, as was expected, 
contained nothing to justify the secrecy maintained in regard to 
it, reading as follows: 


RovAu Cuypbe Y. C., SHORETARY’S OFFICER, | 
a GuAsGow, Sept. 21, 1886. 
John H. Bird, Secretary New York ¥. C., New York: 

Sir—In confirmation of my cable of to-day, lnow, as secretary, 
and as authorized by the Koyal Clyde Y. C., formally challenge 
your club for the possession of the Americans Cup in the name 
of ab James Bell, a member and lately Rear Commodore of this 
club. 

The challenger injends building a yacht for the race, and lam 
unable at present to give length or tonnage. Should your club 
decide to race Mayflower the challenger is prepared to build a 
yacht of about her size, If, however, you determine to build a 
new vessel it might be as salasfactory and less costly were smaller 
vessels built—say from 64 to 7hft. long. Im amy case it would be 
well that the competing yachts be about the same length, so as to 
make the trial as much as possible a test of model, 

The only other suggestion the challenger desires to make at 
present is that, in order to eliminate as far as may be the elements 
of chance, the contest should be decided by the best of five trials. 

Ido not, in the meantime, name any day or days tor the proposed 
race, as Mr. Geo. L. Schuyler’s letter of Jan. 4, 1832, provides that 
the day named shall not be later than seven months from the date 
of the notice; but itis proposed that the race should take place 
next September, and due notice of not less than six months and 
net more than seven mouths will be seit in conformity with the 
conditions in Mr. Sehuyler’s letter, ; 

Awaiting the favor of an early reply, 1 have the honor to remain, 
sir, yours faithfully, WiILnLtaAM YORK, Secretary, 


The following answer was sent by the New York Y. C.: 

Nrw York Y. 0., SUCRETARY’S OFFICE, 
j New York, Oct. 4, 1es6. 
William York, Hsq., Secretary Royal Clyde Y, 0. 

Smr—I have the honor of acknowledging the receipt of your 
cablegram of Sept. 21, of an extract from the minutes of the Royal 
Clyde Y. G. of like dats, and of your letter of same, purporting to 
be a challenge for the possession of the America’s Cup. In com- 
pliance with your request for early action thereon, [have the 
further honor of informing you that the several Goeuments above 
referred to will be laid before the New York Y.C. at its next regu- 
lar meeting, to be held on the 28th inst. 

Very truly yours, JOuN H. BIRD, Secretary. 

To this letter the secretary of the Royal Clyde Y. 0. responded 
as follows: 

Rovau Cuypen Y. C., SECRETARY'S OFFICE, | 
Guascow, Oct. 15, 1886. { 

Srr—i have to thank you for your letter of 4th inst., informing 
me that the document relating to Mr. Bell’s challenge would be 
laid before the next regular meeting of your club on the 28th inst. 

In view of this meeting and of removing any possible infermality 
in the challenge, I would ask ‘you to be good enough to send me an 
authentic copy of the whole conditions regulating the challenge, 
with any further explanation that may be necessary to enable me 
to put the challenge (if it is not so already) in such a form as your 
elnub can accept simpliciter, 

Be so good as to lay this letter before your club meeting on the 
23th inst., along with the letter and documents already sent. 

Yours, very truly, WILLIAM YORK, Secretary. 

JOHN H. Birp, Esq. 


The entire matter was very summarily disposed of at the meet- 
ing by the unanimous adoption of the following resolution offered 
by Mr. John R. Platt: . 

Resolved, That the secretary torward the Royal Clyde Y. C. the 
documents asked for and the full terms regarding the challenge 
for the America’s Cup, at the same time stating that the commu- 
nications already received from the said Royal Clyde Y. C. can- 
not, under the deed oi gift, be considered as a sufficient challenge. 
Whien said challenge comes in proper form it will receive due con- 
sideration. 

in actingin this manner the New York Y. C. has ignored en- 
tirely the letter and spirit of a bona fide and sportsmanlike chal- 
lenge and has fallen back on a literal interpretation of the deed of 
gitt that isnot at all in accordance with the dignity of their 
position as holders of the Cup. The point of yiew from which they 
evidently regard the matter 1s well set forth in the following edit- 
orial from the New York Herald, which we quote, not from any 
special importance that attaches to it, but because it yoices opin- 
ions which are held by a certain part of the New York Y. C. and 
which Rene been expressed more or less prominently for some 
time past: 

“The New York ¥Y. C. has considered the ‘challenge’ which the 
Royal Clyde Y. C., in behalf of Mr. James Bell, forwarded last 
month, and has returned the only answer possible under the cir- 
cumstances, Mr. Bell, it seems, wishes to impose conditions upon 
the New York Y. C, which, according to the terms upon which the 
America’s Cup is held, cannot be conceded. Ii ought not to be 
forgotten that the schooner yacht America sailed over to Wngland 
in 1851 and defeated the fastest schooners and cutters embodying 
the pick of the British yachting fleet, and this, too, in the face of 
extreme odds and with no allowance of time for tonnage. 

“Mr. Bell, however, would like to knowin advance the type of 
boat which shall be chosen to sail against his yacht, which is yet 
inembryo, Ii is, of course, a matter of regret to the New York 
Y.C. that the present formalities which hedge ahout the Amer- 
ica’s Cup challenge cannot be dispensed with. The New York 
¥. C. is a patriotic body, and it has already expended a vast sum 
of money in defending the Cup against several yachts which were 
neither fast nor representative. But while the club has been 
always ready to entertain each and eyery challenge from any 
recognized elub, if is now the epinion of the leading yachtsmen of 
this country that no foreign squadron ought to challenge except 
with a boat well qualified from its past performance to at any 
rate make good running for the Cup. 

“The challenge is open to the world. It embraces any eligible 
yacht measuring from thirty to three hundred ions, and if is 
not asking too much that the dimensions of the challenging 
beat should be made known to the New York ¥.C. Mr. Bellis a 
sportsman. and belongs toa club of sportsmen, but when all the 
facts of the case are taken into consideration it will be granted 
that he asks too much, and that the Mew York Y, C. is perfectly 
justified in declining a ‘challenge’ which is based upon so slight a 
foundation. When Mr. Bell really means business tite New York 
Y¥. ©. will be ready to meet him.” 

A sufficient ansyer to such misstatements is found in the origi- 
nal letter given above, the case actually heing, as there clearly ex- 
pressed, that certain yachtsmen wish to challerge for the Cup and 
are willing to invest a considerable sum in building a suitable 
yacht. Before doing so they ask the holders of the Cup whether 
they will meet them with one of the large yachts, Mayflower or 
Puritan, or whether they will nee’ to limit the contestants to a 
smaller size; expressing their willingness to build either, but pre- 
ferring the latter. It is understood that the letter is not a formal 
challenge, as such is not possible at this stage, but is simply to 
settle a necessary preliminary. No favors are asked. No request 
is made for the lines of the American yacht or for any limitation 
as to type, the only object being to settle on a certain length of 
waterline, so as to eliminate, as far as possible, the inequalities of 
atime allowance, There is no objection to making known the 
dimensions of the challenger as soon as they are decided upon, nor 
to conniving with all prescribed formalities; in short, the letter is 
perfectly fair and open, and in all courtesy entitles its senders to 
a civil answer. Had the New York Y.C. replied that they pre- 
ferred to race the large yachts now at their disposal, as they have 
a perfect right to do, the matter would at once have been settled; 
but instead of so doing, they have chosen to ignore entirely a 
proposition which a regard for their own dignity should have con- 
strained them to reply to with due courtesy. Under the circum- 
stances the only course Jeft for the challengers is to send a chal- 
lenge in strict accordance with the deed of. gift, naming the 
dimensions of the boat they will build, and it follows that this 
will be as large as Mayflower- 

Considering only the proposition of the Royal Clyde Y. C. it 
would seem that the New York Y. C. has neglected an opportun- 
ity that might be so utilized as to be of the greatest benefit to 
American yachting, whose interests as defenders of the Cup 
they are supposed to promote, Leaving for the present any claims 
which the owners of the large yachts may advance, the main ques- 
tion is, what size of yacht is it most advisable to encourage? The 
fact that any certain class, is selected for an international match 
is certain to resultin the building of more boats for that class, as 
evidenced by the building of Puritan, Mayfiower and Atlantic 
outside of the New York Y.C. Now it would seem that this fact 
would at oncesuggestitselfas the best possible means of strengthen- 
ing some one class and the only question then to be decided is 
which is it advisable to encouragé? The b0ft, class comes under 
the 30 tons limit and besides is” ully- able to take care of itself, 
being now the most patvonized of any, The next class, under 70ft. 
has heretofore been the most important one, including the largest 
and best yachts of the Atlantic fleet, Itis the class that mostmen 
prefer to build to, as there areas yet vety few men who have the 


294 FOREST AND. STREAM. . [Nov. 4, 1886, | 


build for the 55ft. class. Of course one need not be a Gould, Van- 
derbilt or Astor to build and run the Puritan or Mayflower, but 
on the other hand the really live racing men are few of them mil- 
lionaires and there are half a dozen who are ready to build a 
Bedouin or Thetis to one who will add another to the large class. 
_ What the ultimate-fate of the latter will be is as yet uncertain. 
Whether it will grow and prosper without the stimulus of inter- 
national contests and become a fixture in American yachting, or 
whether, when their immediate service is over they will be con- 
verted into schooners, only time can show. Even though the class 
should continue, there is no doubt but that a smaller size will be 
more popular and more worthy of such encouragement as the 
clubs can give. For sport itself the 50ft. class is all that is desira- 
ble, and from a racing point of view there are no higher rewards 
for the ardent Corinthian than Oriva’s owner has won in this same 
class, but the yachts are too small for the needs of many who 
wish to cruise during tle season with family and friends. For this 
purpose the Bedouin class isfar better adapted, giving good accom- 


means and at the same time an active love of yachting and will a . } 


modation below and at the same time making a good size to race, 
without the big crews of the 85-footer or the limited room of the 
50ft. class. American yachting has not yet reached a point where 
a special racing craft must be kept up, with no regard for cruis- 
ing. The racesare not numerous enough to justify it, except in 
such cases as this year and last,and the popular size of boat 
will be one that can enter the eight or ten races of the year, 
can cruise the coast in the season and can serve all the pur- 
poses of pleasure yachting as well as match racing. ‘his 
size is, as all experience has proved, about 65 to 70ft., and 
in the past the class has been tolerably well filled. Just 
how itis under a temporary cloud, the only racers in it this season 
being Bedouin, Thetis and Stranger. There are now in the class 
the following yachts: Bedouin, Gracie, Mischief, Thetis, Huron, 
Ileen, Siranger, Wenonah, Hildegarde aud Fanny. Of these, 
several have decidedly seen better days as racers, but there is still 
the nucleus of a fine racing class, and the best possible opportunity 
to develop it has just been offered by the letter of inquiry given 
above. Had the New York Y. C, deigned to consider at all the 
Royal Clyde’s proposition and replied that they would meet the 
Scotch yacht with one of 65ft. waterline, there would have been no 
trouble in securing at least half a dozen boats at the line for the 
first trial race next summer. Of the dozen now built, two or three 
at least would enter, while in the event of such a decision there 
would be quite a fieet built this winter. There are now a number 
of racing owners whose love of the sport is as keeu as it was a few 
years since when the ‘‘American sloop” had a place in the races, 
but who to-day are entirely out of it in their old ships. That they 
must build someshing new is evident, and they are only waiting 
to decide what the new boat shall be. There are few of them who 
care to build for the $5ft. class, and the 50ft., as we have noticed, is 
toosmall. The opportunity has offered to bring all these men into 
yacing again, to foster a class that will be within the means of 
most of the leading yachtmen, and that is large enough to afford 
every opportunity for experiment without the expense of the 
larger boats. 

It may be that those who haye sunk so much money in the latter 
would feel that they have a right to compete in the next races, 
and that it would be an injustice to virtually debar them from 
such competition, and in sucha case their objections would cer- 
tainly demand a full consideration, but the New York Y. C. has 
taken no means to ascertain their views, it has not considered 
either the policy or the justice of its course, but has simply thrown 
aside a proposition made fairly and in good faith, without accord- 
ing it the common civility of an answer. 

Those familiar with the international races of the past 15 years, 
will remember how the New York Y. C.in deference to the pres- 
sure of a healthy public opinion outside the club, has gradually 
retreated from the position it once held, giving up one treasured 
point after another until the last two matches have been sailed on 
terms which makes it equally fair for both parties. It is well 
known that a portion of the club have strenuously opposed these 
changes, and if they could would to-day make the challenger sail 
over the club course against afleet. Fortunately for the reputation 
of the club and of American yachting, their protests of late have 
been unavailing, but the above resolution of Mr. Platt. unani- 
gHOnery ees shows very plaiuly the feeling of a large portion 
0 e club. 


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“HANNIEL.” 


THE SEASON’S RECORD. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Most of the quibbles of your correspondent “Fair Play” have 
been auswered in my letter in last: week’s issue. 

A few move remain for refutation. 

I will not follow him and charge willful deception when he 
asserts that Clara only met alot of old boats, with the exception 
of Cinderella. She did meet and thoroughly beat Cinderella, 
Athlon, Thistle, Roamer, Daphne, Bertie, Regina. Hildegarde, 
Gayiota, Gracie, Active aud others, as mentioned in detail in the 
review. With the exception of Active and Gaviota, these are all 
the very pick of racing craft. It is evident that your correspond- 
ent, in addition to being too quick with his language, is a slovenly 
reader and superficial thinker, impervious to an idea unless sev- 
eral times repeated. 

He asks whether the beaten sloops should not be properly classed. 
as ‘plugs.’ 

Most certainly not. , , 

Shadow, Gracie, Fanny, Cinderella, Athlon, Hildegarde, Regina, 
Daphne, Bertie, etc., are the fastest yachts among hundreds 
of their size, the very best. we have shown ourselves able 
to produce after fifty years of sloop building experience. Cin- 
derella, Athlon, Thetis, Bertie and Daphne are boats of the 
Inost recent construction, thoroughly modern in every respect, 
lauded to the skies for their speed in the public prints built in the 
full blaze of all the teachings derived from the cutter agitation 
and built avowedly for the purpose of “cleaning out the cutters.” 

When, in face of this, your correspondent “claims” that the vic- 
torious cutters would be beaten by what he is pleased to imagine 
as “‘really” modern sloops, he is dealing with shadows. He is wel- 
come to his “claims,” 1 have been_reviewing accomplished facts 
and have no desire to contest speculative philosophy. e. 

He assumes that, with dishonest intent, I overlooked Ulidia in 
the races of the Eastern Y. C. The Ulidia is about 42ft. bin. load- 
line. The Active is 51it. Though both fell in the same class under 
toe club’s private arrangement, the difference in length is enough 
to render the result valueless from a technical.point of view, and 
I omitted Ulida for the same reason that I excused the alleged 
sloop Thetis, only 5ft. shorter than the Bedouin. Even the intel- 
lect of your correspondent “Fair Play” may be equal to compre- 
hending the equities in the case. Had he bestowed asingle thought 
upon my review in the first place, this supplementary explanation 
would not have been necessary; but I evidently erred in placing 
even such a trifling tax upon his mental powers. 

He states that I said Shona raced in ‘’a slashing sea.”’ 

I said nothing of the kind. Your correspondent should learn to 
read English. P : j 

As he is a landlubber, he will not be able to appreciate how silly 
such an expression as a “‘slashing sea”’ sounds to the nautical ear. 

Let me suggest that the next time “Fair Play” charges another 
with a perversion of the truth he stick to the truth himself and 
make his charge over his own name. : 

To shirk under the lee of an alias is deemed cowardly. I over- 
look his offense, believing him to be simply verdant of the ameni- 
ties of the world. : oh Mae 4. 

Let me also express my surprise that his: trivia] communication 
should have encumbered the precious space of your columns. The 
waste basket is the proper receptacle for such light timber. 

C. P. ISUNHARDT. 


INGIDE OF FRAMES 


PLANS OF STEAM YACHT 


THETIS AND STRANGER.—Editor Forest and Stream: In the 
For#sT AND SrREAM of Oct, 21 [ sawa letter froma gentleman 
who dogs not appear to think that Stranger’s light weather 
victories amount to anything. It seems to me that a good light 
weather yacht is entitled to as much credit as one that needs a 
hard blow to drive her. A yacht that can sail when others are ly- 
ing with flapping sails may at least save her owner a good deal of 
tedious waiting. About those “drifting matches” off Marblehead, 
which (oddly enough) were won by Stranger, as I saw no mention 
in the papers of the wind being puffy, I infer that they ave a ood 
test of the yachts’ light weather abilities., I do not see how “Sloop 
Crank” explains away Stranger’s two hours’ lead in the Newport 
race by a trifling difference in breeze. It looks as though Thetis 
can beat Stranger in a hard blow but in moderate weather it will 
be the other way. Stranger and Thetis have sailed together seven 
times this year and Stranger has won four out of the seven, even 
according to ‘Sloop Crank.” Buthe says that Thetis was under- 
sparred. I do not know whether he would admit that Galatea 
could beat Mayflower with more sail (Mr. Kunhardt’s claim). 
don’t believe he would.—STERNPOST (Boston, Oct. 27.) - 


SHIPPING A YAOHT TO FLORIDA.—A gemsepdae ene asks 
how to ship a 25ft. BoGy to Florida, also whether such a boat can 
be purchased there, Perhaps some of our readers can answer his 
uestions. Such a boat could be shipped by steamer from New ‘ 
ork, but at considerable expense. Good cruising boats are. we . 
believe, scarce aleng the. Florida coast, either for. hire or purchase, fe 


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THE STEAM YACHT HANNIEL. 


f Nea steam yacht Hanniel was designed last winter by Mr. Ed- 
- ward Burgess for Mr. Daniel 8. Ford, of Boston, publisher of 
the Youth’s Companion, to meet the demands of the owner for a 
fast and comfortable coasting steamer of moderate size. Her ser- 
vice is chiefly to carry her owner between Boston and his home in 
Marblehead, which she has porirme to his complete satisfaction, 
making the trip quickly and comfortably. She was also seen about 


New York and Newportin attendance at the races. Her dimen- 
slons ale: 
uehestnoveriall. ...aqssyewe. ce eee Cpesbbe See Bd ie! O7ft. 
Length on L. W, L........... A. ASMA Ga SAS Vee es BOLUS 
ES OATM:, ia a < cree ochine cares ot bee Be Wasbaeahe wastes eas 4 oak 15ft. 
ETON ete econ see ced ee ic On ele ents MEGS tcuia is elabe eo lb oft. 
VBL bel cere lesa teel ete dakaal eeee ge ec SOLARIS Cy ce ire fet eS Soe 7£t. 


The engine space, 19ft. 9in. long amidships, contains a compound 
engine with 14 and 25in. cylinders, by Webb & Watson, of Hast 
Boston, and her vertical steel boiler, by Robinson & Co., is 74¢ft. 
diameter and 10ft. extreme height. 

Abaft the engines are the owner's quarters, two staterooms each 
7ft. 4in. long and “ft. wide, fitted with berth and drawers, closet, 
washstand and bureau. These open into the main saloon, J1ft. 4in. 
long, and the full width of the boat, handsomely fitted with lock- 
ers, sofas, etc. At the after endisthe main stairway, with w. c. 
and toilet on port side and a stateroom on the other. 

Forward of the engines is a roomy galley 6ft. in length and as 
wide as the boat, with ice box, etc. Thecaptain’s room, forward of 
the galley, is 6£t. square, while opposite to it are berths for the en- 
gineer and ceok. The forecastle is 12ft. long. The deck is flush, 
with a pilot house forward, the after part making a saloon. The 
yacht spreads a good area of sail in a schooner rig with two pole 
masts and Jug-footed sails. The Hannie]l has made 1446 knots on 
eee and has run from Boston to Marblehead, over 17 miles, in 

. lom. 


THE FLEET OF SMALL CRUISERS. 


4 Pea is a growing desire to own yachts of a manageable size 
among those who care to really skipper and feel the boats 
they own in every particular. The keel and outside ballast seem 
to receive preference, owing to immunity from capsizing and in- 
creased room in the cabin, things of the greatest importance in 
small yachts. The Lawleys, of Boston, have recently launched a 
25ft. cutter for Mr. Archibald Rogers, of the big crack Bedouin. 
Commodore Chard, of the East River Y.C.,is having a_three- 
beam cutter of 30ft. loadline built by Driscoll, of Greenpoint, A 
small craft of 17ft. loadline has just been launched by H. C. Ford, 
of Bordentown, N. J. The first mentioned have already been 
described. Particulars of the last one are as follows: The Lark 
resembles in general the Mignonette, illustrated in ‘Small 
Yachts,” but is an improvement in form. The average boating 
man, accustomed to shoal centerboards, will hardly understand 
how a full-fledged yacht can be produced on such limited length. 
To him a visit to the Lark would be a surprising revelation. He 
would find a smart, able and even quite roomy little vessel, brought 
about by the introduction of depth and the omission of the board. 
The Lark can accommodate three hands below, and with ample 
stowage room and sloop rig, is prepared to undertake cruises. of 
any length. Many will agree that a much greater return in the 
way cf yachting is to be expected from this boat than from an 
open racing machine. 4 
She is a very stylish boat in her lines as well as in profile and 
cut of her rig. The cabin house, which is low, is as handsome a 
piece of joiner work as can be seen on anysloop. In all respects 
the Lark is an example of superior taste and the best class of 
Ns eet a Tt would be hard to surpass her, for she is thor- 
oughly “tone boat” fore and aft, each part being in perfect har- 
mony with every other. Very few boats can pretend to this dis- 
tinction. 
DIMENSIONS OF THE LARK. 


Length over all........ ASRiesocd: wuocsope ccc 21ft. Gin. 
IGfspavejdorgcyaea toyvebtbbaver Mylo ena yen nebebeceae | 17ft. 
ABCA AGVOSS) LEC Kesar iemcteleissreinle = «i's aiova betes aaialanwe oa 7ft. 
GAM ONE MAC IME ary gets sad dhyy eek Salle aes seas ae 6ft. din. 
Depth, deck to top of keel......-.......-.....045 3ft. 3in. 
PSH She NEOMORC Lei ne ala dsieleeretetidd + ciebel= == aial-sel 4 1ft. 3in, 
Drattieis, TTOMBSLENMM nual vase Riel cag siecc sie rt sin. 
ID raritieeptine. Sure ates eerersicinats WP dey sey Fa 2ft. 10in. 
RAK CIGLP OSU Mie di, see sede orient led Fae tae | 8in 
Depth of keel amidships..................2000005 1ft. 
MVD ELS OTE RRS tig h eine Passe sletalos tectsteletecs s anor eee 2 sted 1,0001bs. 
Ballast inside.............. rarhg ees 1,2001bs 
MEAS PEIUOMGSbeltiv. Moe eidcns 4p) cetee ite esate oft. 8in. 
BOWsprlt outboards snoshehennle, sacks cuch le 10ft. 
DiqIMeLe RATS TOM ErL Mee ES Eee tale sep h a 4in. 
WEASHOVERalL eins Wen toe oo eer er Pe. ON 25ft. 
Mast, deck tunloundss ik aes entice tee re 19ft. 
MPnatbend’,; 1.4 ae aa Aeon ice, 4c . 3tt. 
Diameter in partners ...°°° 00. Lecce eee eens 6in 
Miameteriat MOWMAS tore see Needs cee os. din 
Boom overall...,.... ..... ean a SP Mrs coi 24ft. 
Diameter. heaters eee ori | Ae abo AEE din. 
Gaff over all....... Se a plete eee cae .) #. 18th: 

SUB imigternte a ieblacs cs j-5 <I lls eiheties «sas ee Apes Sielepd-« 24in. 
Topmast over all...,-.. ...,..++. a es WN ex 17ft. 
Diameter at cap......., Seabertanasstergdhe ce cat dein. 
PAPORH EIN AATIR GEL Oe e as splot nant Sater a nes seme ors ep 300sq, ft. 
Area jib........ Hk A Be ES ra rte Ht: vee epee d208q.tb, 
Area clubtopsail,... ....... . ee atohnsaeweek saendenae 110sq. ft. 
Area lower sail to-square LAW .L......... -...:. 147 


_ Specifications as follows: Keel of white oak, 6x12; stem and stern- 
post sided, 4in.; frames of white oak, double, 3x4 at keel and 244x3 
at deck. These frames are boxed into the keel and through riv- 


eted.; clamps of white oak, Ix4in., epeine to sheer and in one 
length 


; ceiling of Norway pine, }éxdin.,; deck beams of yellow 


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STEAM YACHT “HANNIEL,.”—SAIL PLAN. 


pine, 2x4, with taper at ends; breasthooks of oak; knees of hack- 
matack; planksheer, 1x3 oak, sprung to side line; mast partners 
or king plank, 14xlbin., running from stem to*cabin house, with 
chocks between the mast beams for additional bearing to the 
wedges; deck of white pine, 1x3, covered with canvas and painted; 
waist, 1x8. oak; caprail, 1x2,.oval section; cabin house of 1xi8in. 
oak boards sprung to shape and paneled on the outside with Win. 
pine, There are six brass air ports in the house; cockpit finished in 
walnut and chestnut; cap of cherry, 1x214; cockpit floor covered 
with canvas and painted; hatches and fittings of hard wood; in- 
terior is hard oil finish, with hardwcod trimmings and plush up- 
holstery; closets in cherry; the rudder is one piece of lin. oak; 
tiller of locust; lower sails of 80z. duck, close bighted; topsail of 
644oz. yacht dri]. Photographs of the Lark and her plans can be 
seen at this office. 

The same builder has contracted for another fine keel yacht. of 
s2x10ft. for Philadelphia owners. She will be,in general, like 
the Mignonette. Also a third keel boat of s0ft., for Beverly, N. J., 
owners. A large number of similar keel yachts are in various 
stages in the Boston yards, so that safe and rational yachts of 
small size promise well for the future. , : 

The Lark has been tried under canyas and excels in light 
weather. She also on one occasion carried her sail longer than a 
39ft. centerboard slcop. 

Mr. Ford is now erecting new shops at Bordentown and looks for 
a lively season, aS many new craft are in contemplation, 


NEW YORK YACHT CLUB.—A meeting was held on Oct. 28 
with Com. Gerry presiding. The correspondence relating to the 
Clyde meres ts was read and acted on as noticed elsewhere, after 
which Mr, G. M. Edwards, of the Gaviota, offered the following 
resolntion, which was adopted: ‘‘Resolved, That the thanks of the 
New York Yacht Club are due to the owner of the sloop Mayflower 
for his gallant defense of the America’s cup, and that the club, to 
show its appreciation of the same, hereby authorizes and empowers 
the regatta committee to select a piece of silyer commemorative 
of the event and present the same, in the name of the club, to 
General Paine.” The following candidates were elected: D. A. 
Egleston, Edward M. Field, Albert W. Nickerson, James Renwick, 
Herman Beekman, Buchanan Winthrop, Frederick Grinnell, 
William Wall, John W. Loomis, Thomas Manning, John H. 
Flagler, J.G. Chapman, W..F. Burden, Jr., W. H. Thomas, Thomas 
H, Thomas, Clarence F. McKim, F. C. Griffiths; R. F. H. Durkee; 
Thorndike Nourse, D. A. Lendley, Ludwig Marx and James FE. 
Martin. The nominating committee elected included the fol- 
lowing: Owners—Lloyd Phoenix, Joseph P. Earle, G. G. Haven, 
Edward M. Brown and Gouverneur Kortright. Non-owners—Philip 
Schuyler, John R. Platt, Chester Griswold, Frank T. Robinson 
and William Krebs. 

JAMAICA BAY RACES.—The third and last of the series was 
sailed on, Oct. 3L ina strong N.E. wind, the boats turning in sec- 
ond reefs. The course wasfrom Ruffile’s Bar to the spar buoy in 
the inlet and return. The start was made at 12:36 fer first class 
and 12:41 for second. The times were: 

CLASS 1.—CAT-RIGGED YACHTS. 


Start Finish. Elapsed. Corrected. 

AMINONA She ne Keane ae pete 2 05 35 1 29 35 3 

Secret Sk teh cuseatede 12 36 2 02 55 1 26 55 1 26 55 
CNW ET I Ga Shah ody Some ob et 12 36 205 15 1 29 15 1 28 15 
Amphion. ..+...,.:.......12 86 2 07 50 1 31 30 1 30 05 
Gypsy Baron,.:..0... ..6 12 36 2 00 15 1 38 15 1 82 25 

CLASS 2,—CAT-RIGGED YACHTS. 

MOTENCESe oes aeeteb ee seee: 12 41 211 25 1 30 25 130 15 
he ey el ee 12 41 2 11 20 1 30 20 1 30 20 


THE COOT AS A CRUISER.—A correspondent writes to know 
why Mr. Kunhardt made his cruise in a catrigged centerboard 
boat instead of a keel yawl as advocated by him for cruising. The 
reasons for taking such a boat were set forth in the opening 
chapters of the “Cruise of the Coot,’? and the experience of the 
entire cruise only served to prove her unfitness for such work. 
The small cruiser is as yet_a rarity in New York waters, and none 
were in fhe market last fall, the Coot being the best boat obtain- 
able without building to order. While better in model than most 
of her class and with a small rig for winter work, she was a poor 
makeshift at the best for a singlehanded cruise, and that she 
went through all so wellis due chiefly to the pluck and determin- 
ation of her skipper. In a boat like the Windward or Columbine 
the work would have been far less trying, the danger would have 
been greatly lessened, and life on board would have been comfort- 
able, whereas in the Coot it was at times hardly endurable. 


A NEW LIGHTHOUSE ON DELAWARE BAY.—An iron light- 
house to be erected on the Fourteen-Foot. Bank, Delaware Bay, is 
being constructed at the H. A. Ramsay Engineering Works, in 
Baltimore. The lighthouse will stand on an iron caisson already 
in position, and the focal plane of the lantern will be 59ft. above 
the sea. The structure will consist of a gallery 40ft. in diameter, 
surmounted by a cast-iron parapet and rail, with iron cranes or 
boat davits. From the PaTenes will rise an iron cctagonal struc- 
ture 26ft. in diamater, three stories in height, surmounted by a 
tower in which there will be a watch-room for the lantern kéepers. 
On this gallery will be an ornamental gallery and the lantern. 
The completed lighthouse was erected in the works of Mr. Ram- 
say and inspected by the United States officials having charge. of 
the work, and the first consignment of the tower has left Balti- 
more.—The Tron-Age. , ee 

DISTANT ORUISING.—The steam yacht Lancashire Witch, 
known from her cruise around the world with ‘Sir Thomas Hes- 
keth, has left England for Bombay, India. Her present owner is 
Mr. James. The Sunbeam, steam 
soon sail from the same port. 

RAMONA.—The new steam yacht Ramona, built at Newburgh 
for Mr. Jas, Bigler, made her trial trip lately on the Hudson. 

TARTAR.—This well-known catboat has been sold by F. L. Dunn 
to J, B, Forsyth, ‘ 


LAWLEY & SON.—This firm is now beginning a steam launch 
45x10ft. for Mr. R.S. White,'and a kecl sloop 26ft. over all, 22ft. 
L.W.L. and 9ft. beam for Com, J. B. Neer, Boston Y. C, 

JOSIE.—This sloop, now owned by Messrs. Wright & Young, is 
at Smith's yard, City Point, where an iron keel of '2,500Ibs. is being 
bolted on. Her board has heen removed. 

ARHTHUSA—Schooner, Com, Savage, Dorchester Y.C.,is at 
Dinsmore’s, City Point, for alterations below. The cabin will be 
dene ened, a stateroom added,and the cockpit and companion 
rebuilt. 

DELPHINE—Catboat, has been sold by F.J. Bradlee to S. F. 
Freeman. 


Canacing. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to FoREST AND 


yacht, Sir Thomas Brassy, will 


STREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same. Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND STREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises; maps, and Information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport. 


A SITE FOR A SALT-WATER MEET. 


HAT’S the matter with Shinnecock Bay? Nothing. That is 
what my friend B,and myself thought, so the Girofle was 
acked and on Oct. 12 was shipped for said bay, the crew leavin 
Springfield on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 14, on the Boston & 
Albany R.R.to Palmer, Mass., then the New London R. R. to 
New London, Conn., arriving there at 11 P.M. The next mornin 
leaying New London on the steamer Manhanset at $:55, we arrive 
at Sag Harbor at 12 noon. The crew then took dinner and left at 
1:55.on the Long Island R. R. for Good Ground, arriving there at 
2:60, and finding the Girofle at the freight house, loaded her on a 
wagon and started for the house of Wm. N. Lane on Shinnecock 
Bay. The crew then unpacked her and went for ashort sail. Oh, 
how refreshing the salt air was to us inland land Iubbers, The 
wind was from the northwest, so we laid our course southwest for 
the life saving station on the West Bay, distant ahout. three 
miles. Arriving there very soon, we landed and enjoyed a view of 
the Atlantic Ocean that was just immense to one who had seen 
nothing larger than the St. Lawrence River or Lake George for a 
couple of yearsorso, We then sailed home. The wind was very 
steady, and I enjoyed the sail more than any I have had for many 
moons. ; 

I do not intend to give our log, and what Iam trying to get atis © 
this, to let canoeists know what a perfect place Shinnecock Bay is 
for the A. C, A, meet for 1887, and, having spent some fifteen days 
cruising on its waters, will try and explain. Shinnecock Bay is at 
the southeast end of Long Island and is separated from the ocean 
by a narrow strip of sand about twenty feet high and about three 
hundred feet wide. Itis divided into two bays, one called East 
and the other West Bay. Itis ten miles long and from one and a 
half to three and a half miles in width; it is from four to eight 
feet deep; there is no tide, and during my stay there of two weeks 
I could not see that it rose or fell as much as an inch. The na- 
tives told us they did not have any tide, as the inlet from the At- 
Jantic was closed generally during the summer. They also in- 
formed me that they always had good winds, and I know we did 
every day during our stay. 

There are two places I would recommend for our camp. The 
first isin the West Bay or Tiana Inlet, where a three or five mile> 
course can be laid out. This is my choice, :as the shore is very 
fine, with some shade trees_and some open ground, also a very 
fine sandy beach. The Long Island Railroad runs within twenty 
feet of the head of the inlet, thus doing away with any trucking 
of canoes from railroad to water. There are several good board-- 
ing houses near by, where canoeists can get their meals, and plenty 
of fresh water right near at hand. 

The second site is at the East Bay, near Canoe Place Inn, where 
there isa hoteland all the fixings.. This bay is large, and with 
the wind in the south or southwest or southeast becomes quite 
rough, but not any more so than we have it at the Thousand 
islands. The railroad runs within 500ft. of the bay. The shores 
pis all fine white sand. No rocks to be found anywhere on the 

ay. 

Now as to provisions. Good Ground is about half way be- 
tween these two bays and it has several grocery stores and mar- 
Kets, and they will run their wagons to camp (if we have one there) 
several times a day, so that canoeists can get anything they may 
want in theirline. In regard to transportation of canoes, the L-. I. 

-R. R. Co., I think, without doubt, wil) stop for us anywhere. Shin- 
necock Bay is about three hours’ ride from New York, and canoe- 
ists from the North and West can reach it best from that point. 
Those so desiring can cruise inland from Far Rockaway through 
Great South Bay, then through East Bay, through canal at Quogue 
into Shinnecock without a single carry. Then, canoeists from 
the East_can cruise from Greenport or Shelter Island through 
Peconic Bay—that is, Little Peconic into: Great Peconic—then 
through the new canal now under process of construction into 
Shinnecock. Now, what do we want better? The earth with a 
fence around it? No, let us have Shinnecock. Look at the ernis- 
ing ground we would have in Hast and Great. South Bay, with - 
its shores lined with summer hotels, and then Peconic bays with 
Shelter Island. I have heard Peconic mentioned, or Jessup’s: 
Neck, fora camp. They. are no good, for itis very rough there. 


| And then look at the rise and fall of the tide: several feet, [ am 


informed, and thatitis very strong. No, Shinnecock is the place 
for us. Lsaw the name of Dr, Curtis and his’canoe Minna regis- 
tered at Canoe Place Inn. TI should like to have him give his views 
of the place, and hope it will be Shinnecock for 1887. 
C, M, SHEDD (‘‘Girofie”), 


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[Nov. 4, i8gé. 


A. C. A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. 


To the Members of the American Canve Association: f 

The Hxecutive Committee of the American Canoe Association 
will meet on Saturday morning ut 10 o’clock, Nov. 13, at the Gilsey 
Honse, New York city. All are invited. 

DESHRONTO, Ont., Oct, 26. F, S, RATHBUN, Commodore. 


PADDLE AND CURRENT. 
FIRST PAPER, 


ae the cruising canoeist the memory of his river trips give the 

most pleasure of all his yaried experiences. Without violent 
work the man who is not sailor there trayels onward at a rate 
that should satisfy the most ambitious seaman, and has enough 
mild exercise to keep his mind alert and active tio receive impres- 
sions from everything that comes within range of the senses, In 
the rapids, dams and natural falls to be run he who delights in ex- 
citement can often be more than satisfied. Here the lover of 
nature will find her in greatest perfection. Here abounds animal 
life, here foliage is most exuberant, here exists that yariety in the 
water itself that is not found in lake or ocean, the traveler 
always being in proximity to the land, and tivers frequenily 
flowing through mountainous country, where the scenic affects 
are the finest. Hach moment discloses some hidden feature in the 
Tendcanes sight and sound constantly contribute unexpected 
charms. 

These attractions are more fully appreciated ina small river, 
for then the voyager is near to both banks. He is on a level with 
the ground, and not only has he the perspective view which the 

pen water affords him, but, without the annoyances of walking 
through tangled underbrushi, he is enabled to see better than the 
pedestrian the hidden recesses of the woods. Except in wild aud 

emote districts, large rivers are early explored; butsniall streams, 
even in well settled regions, not being considered navigable or b 
the practical worthy of exploration, are generally overhung with 
mystery. Here then the canoeist who is willing to submit to the 
discomforts of wading and an occasional portage, has, added to 
the natural features found nowhere else, the enjoyment of being 
# discoverer. t 4 

The village of Hamilton, some thirty miles south of Utica, is on 
the watershed that separates the streams that find their way into 
the Mohawk and thence into the Hudson from those that seek an 
outlet to the ocean through the rivers that empty into the Dela- 
Ware and Chesapeake bays. From a tiny lake on the outskirts 
of the village issues an insignificant brook which, gathering 
strength from numerous small aifluents, after winding southwar 
through New York over a hundred miles as the Chenango River, 
mingles its flood with the Susquehanna at Binghamton on the 
Pennsylvania border and pours its waters into Chesapeake Bay. 

Pormerly residing at Hamilton, the advantages ollered by this 
continuous watercourse for a long canoe trip every season 
awakened my desires. Last summer, finding myself with the 
time, a good canoe and a pleasant companion, the Chenango 
recommended itself aboye all other rivers, Our canoes was a 16 by 
30 Peterbore, of cedar, weighing only S0lbs., but capable of com- 
fortably carrying two people with enough camp equipage to last 
them an indefinite time. We hada light pyramid tent, besides 
wool and rubber blankets, overcoats and rubber overcoats, pro- 
visions, canned and otherwise, in fact all that was necessary for a 
long voyage. By means of the rubber goods we expected to keep 
dry in any storm buta torrent. It was arranged that Will Mor- 
ris, my friend, was to occupy a bow seat, [was to take the stern, 
while betweeen us in two meal sacks covered by rubber blankets 
would be placed our outfit. It was our object to descend to Bing- 
hamton and take the cars some fifty miles to the Delaware, 
descending that river as far as it suited our fancy. 

On the day appointed for our departure we were favored by 
heayy rains. Late in the afternoon, the rain ceasing, we carried 
the canoe to where the road crossed the brook. While I waited 
for Morris to drum wp our friends, I smiled at the thought of our 
floating in the water Ll saw before me. 

The brook could not have been more than 5ft. wide and din. deep 
and at the start we had to wade. The meadow grass was long and 
wet, the bed of the brook was muddy and treacherous; the water 
would barely float the canoe alone. Morris walked along the bank 
and i waded, shoved and lifted the boat over shallows. It re- 
quired strong faith to believe that this trickling rivulet would 
become the broad, deep river we subsequently found. Our friends 
were either lacking in faith or overstocked with humor, for they 
madeé thé mosi of our ludicrous situation. “Are youtellows going 
down all the Way in that style?’ “‘Morris, you will have to work 
your passage with your feet,” were afew of the eucouragements 
we received, 

A short distance below the bridge the stream enters a swamp. 
Here the current slackens and the water deepens. We now could 
get aboard and it was well we could. This swamp is covered with 
pampas grass and extends across the yalley. It is known to the 
natives as the Prairie. In the swamp the bottom of the stream is 
a soft, imponderable mud which has never been fathomed. Scat- 
tered over the surface of the bog are a few ponds, the water of 
which is as clear and cold as any ever found, and the bottom ap- 
parently of hard white sand. A pole thrust down penetrated this 
bottom with scarcely more resistance than if it was water. The 
entire swamp is known to be a hiddenlake. That such is the case 
can be proved by jumping on the sod that separates the yous: 
when the mass of floating roots heave like ocean billows. early 
a mile of this and we reach the house of a friend, our objective 
porns for the night. Mr. Ely and hisfamily entertained us well, 

ut when they were about to show us to our rooms we objected; beds 
no doubt might be very good things, but we were campers and 
must insist upon the barn. The next day, Sunday, wag raining, 
and a promise to take us and our canoes early Monday morning 
four miles down the river to where it was more navigable induced 
us to remain there all day. 

Monday morning we were un before dawn, and at the end of 
our ride and launching our boats at Hartville long before any 
one was stirring. We now felt that our cruise had really 
begun. Although only a small creek the stream at_this point 
could without any serious absurdity be called a river, 
The water was perfectly transparent and the bed of the stream 
was covered with long hair-like weeds, which in the current and 
eddies moyed and writhed in snake-like contortionus. The water 
being so clear and the creck so small we often unconsciously 
imagined that we were floating in ice; while, to further strengthen 
the idea, the weeds and rushes bending beneath made us feel that we 
were skimming over fields of wind-swept grain. We thought from 
its purity that the water must have a spring origin, and we soon 
found another characteristic of spring water. Our first rift was 
too shallow to float us. Upon jumping out we made a moment- 
ous discovery. “Ice-wateris warm compared with this,” shouted 
Morris. “I would rather not have to swim very far in such water.” 
After afew repetitions of this performance the warm sunshine 
seemed yer'y welcome. The canve and the river both being in 
Miniature so harmonized that we seemed to be making a yoyage 
infairyland, Very often ourcraft filled up the stream and we 
could touch both banks atonce. The turns im the river were mar- 
velous. Some of them were at right aula to the former course 
of the stream, and the only way they could be passed was by simul- 
Meron. shoving off from opposite banks at both bow and stern. 
We would be paddling along ona straight course in still water, 
when suddenly we had to turn sharply to right or left and would 
find ourselyes scudding down a ridiculons little rapid, at not 
however, such a ridiculous speed; for be it known the swiftness o 
the Gurrent does not altogether depend upon the volume of water 
—x rift 5ft. broad may flow with the yelocity of the Lachine rap- 
ids. Another time, the swift current dividing, we would see be- 
fore us a fleet of little green islands, apparently sailing up stream. 
Drifting down between these islands to the music of birds and the 
harmonious gurgling and rippling of the surging current, we 
would sweep along in the perfumed air under a continuous canopy 
of drooping boughs that seemed to hang as fondly over the beau- 
tiful water as some fair lady over her jewels. 

There were, however, some unpleasant features; often the canoe 
would stick in the shallows, many times we had to recklessly 
jump overboard and freeze our feet. Then again, when running 
down arapid too fast to stop, we would discoyer some half sub- 
minerged log, Such obstructions are always dangerous, but in a 
stream no wider than ours it was sometimes almost impossible to 
avoid them. Morris with a friend had formerly been over this 
part of the river ina rowboat, and he now regaled me with their 
experience. He said that they had struck a snag, and with all 
their baggage were left, swimming in deep water. They had no 
more than started again, when in making quickly asharp turn 
they once more came to grief. They persevered to the next village, 
but in their wretched and destitute condition were glad encugh to 
take the cars for home. Such a mishap, by losing our goods, would 
have terminated our voyage. We were, therefore, very careful. 

Noon. found us at Sherbourne, The river flowed in on the right 
hand side of the valley. The village lay to the left, A road led 
from the right of the ‘river to the town. A few feet below the 
brides was a sandy island, and here we landed for dinner. I pre- 
pared the food while Morris went to an adjoining farmhouse for 
supplies, Hesoon came back smiling. “I saw an old lady at the 
house and when she heard who we were and where we were going 
she would not takea cent forthe bread and milk. She also insisted 
on our having some cake,” We did not calculate to eat in public, 


but we had no sooner settled ourselyes than wagons began to pass | acros i i 
over Ree ee without intermission. A farmer would drive along fHen ie sate Ser patent pet ‘ 


in sleepy abstraction till about the muddle of the bridge, 
denly spying us, with a pull on the lines aiid a whoa! to his liorses, 
would stop and a colloquy something like the following would 
ensue; “Nice boat you’ve got there.” “Yes, Ji’sa very good boat 
for our purposes,” “Been fishing?” “No,” ‘Whiat are you doing 
with that boat then? “Going to New Yorkinit.” “Phew! You 
don’t say so? Are you doing itona bet?” The average franger 
seoms incapable of grasping the idea of physical exercise for 
pleasure. When he walks if must be behiud a plow, when he 
goes beating it must be to catch fish, Such 4 conception of enjoy- 
ment probably grows out of his daily work being almost exclu- 
sively pliysical. ‘Nhe beneyolent old lady that Morris had seen 
came down to the bank, and after viewing our outfit wanted us 
to go again to her house and get some butter, She supplied us 
very liberally, but on tasting we found the milk to be skimmed 
and the butter unfit to eat. 

ate in the afternoon we reached Norwich and hauled up for 
the night. The next_morning we started along with a furious 
northerly gale at our backs, ‘Vhis at times took us along faster 
than was pleasant, for in descending » shallow rapid, since we 
were momentarily expected to strike, it was desirable that the 
shock should be as light as possible; also, the wind being down 
stream, flattened out the waves in the riits, and these signs of 
rocks, thus concealed, left us nothing by which to direct onr 
course. We soon experienced that chiet annoyance of small 
rivers—dams, We would not have so much objected to the dams 
that were in use, but the fact of the many ‘liscarded dams being 
left in theriver to obstruct navigation sorely tried our patience, 
Upon coming to one of these the inevitable experience was, first, to 
paddle around to tind the best place for a portage; then succeeded 
wading on slippery rocks or wood, unloading tne canoe, carrying 
or shoying the boat over débris that contained sharp spikes and 
stones, finally balancing ourselyes fo load our erat in a swift 
eurrent that every minute threatened to tear the boat out of our 
grasp. 

Aftermany exhausting repetitions of this procedure we came 
to a new dani that had in the middle a sluiceway just wide enough 
to permit us to pass. The mouth of this was boarded up, and 
these boards we cxymmenced to remove. Upon this the miller 
came out of his mill like a spider out of a corner of its web. In 
vigorous Englis): he rvemonstrated with us. We informed him 
that we must reluctantly decline lis inyttation to carry around, 
that his dam was obstructing navigation, and then continued in 
our destructive course, and the jolly miller withdrew, a sadder 
and wiser man, About noon we reached Oxtord, and after carry- 
ing around the dam we stopped for dinner and again ate amid the 
admiring gaze of the multitude. This time the sacred precinct of 
our pots and kettles was inyaded, and, not satisfied with question- 
ing us, our would-be friends periormed gymnastic feats over our 
cocoa pail and flourished their feet about our meat and bread. 

This was to be our first night undera new tent, and we looked 
for a spot where we might not be disturbed and at the same tame 
be conveniently near a farmbotse where milk could be had. The 
advantages of every field were discussed, Hew would snit, and, 
when we found one that did, it was rejected upon the plea that we 
had not gone far enough, if we saw any ugly rapid ahead we 
always, before stopping, wished to get through. It makes one 
neryous to hear the boiling and splashing of a bad ritt that he 
must run the next day, and itis not a pleasant thing, just after 
rising from warm blankets aud a hearty meal to jump into the 
cold water to save one’s canoe. These considerations kept us on 
our way till dark, and thus brought us mischief. We came to the 
remains of an old mill, which allowed the water to go through in 
only one shoot. This was an aperture but afew feet wide, below 
in the middle of which could be dimly distinguished the outlines 
of a sneg lying transversely in the current. We expected by hard 
paddling to avoid this, but, the frightful force of the rush, concen- 
trated as it was, we had miscalculated. Despite our utmost efforts 
we spun up agains? the submerged part of the snag, were lifted 
bodily out of the waiter over the portion of the obsuriction which 
was above the surface, andlanded on our beam ends on the other 
side. By throwing our weights to the opposite direction we did 
not capsize, and thanks to good workmanship the boat sustained 
no injury. 

We immediately landed, finding our enforced camping place to 
be an immense cloyer field, far from any liabitation. Onct erected, 
our mansion of cloth was a complete success; it was though so 
diminutive, a mote in the air, a chip on the ocean, that we laughed 
outright. Lying in my blankets the continuous hum of insects did 
not serve to diminish the feeling of Crusoe-like isolation; on the 
contrary, remembering that the din came from such minute and 
insignificant creatures, it reminded me but the more forcibly of 
the absence of human companions. How helpless one feels under 
the open sky—it is to a house-dweller like the feeling a snailora 
hermit crab must haye when it is separated from its shell. Close 
after this thought comes the trust in that force, that, though the 

ossibilities of danger are 80 great, chooses to protect not only me, 
favine some powers, but also the vegetable and animal organisms 
that are utterly powerless. Surely the space, the quiet and the 
accompanying sense of personal insignificance makes aman appre- 
ciate more absolutely the reality of God than many sermons. ‘The 
man is withdrawn from the artificial life of human relations, 
feeling himself, as truly as did the first man, a part of that nature 
he sees and hears about him~ } 

The next morning as we progressed the river grew wider and 
deeper, and the rapids, although not to be compared with some 
we subsequently encountered on the Delaware, became heavier 
and raore exciting. As with most all things of decided character 
in external nature people unconsciously personify in word or 
thought, so we got to look wpon the rapids as individuals, This 
one, deep and swift and straight, with afew lively wayes, was a 
strong, frank character, a square person to deal with; another, 
promising well at the beginning, but soon Wie eee info islands 
and troublesome reefz, was @ promising individual with shallow 
attainments, one where the careful investigator could soon strike 
bottom. Again we had a rapid typitying a still different man, a 
rapid full of rocks, of boiling eddies, of sharp turns, a veritable 
heavy Villain, a satanic personage that showed his teeth on all 
occasions. 

The swift water prevents a river trip ever being tedious. No 
drowsiness here, no neglect to use every power of body and mind. 
At what point shall we begin the descent of this rift? We have 
made a mistake in striking in here; there is a shoal below on this 
side, Paddle across for the opposite shore. See that rock in the 
middle of the river? Itseems to be running up stream right for 
us. Work with all your might. Quick! Quick! Shove off. That 
wasahairbreadth escape. Weare not out of sight yet. There 
is a reef all the way across. Jump before we strike! Then suc- 
ceeds wading over rough stones. The wading is not an inevitable 
part of the programme, and when we cati omit it we are happy. 

Just above the village of Greene, where the river widens and the 
current slackens, we Cams across an old man trying to sail, and, 
as we had seen no one all day, attempted to strike up a conyer- 
satior, He asked us a question which we answered. We then 
spoke to him and he made no reply, I shouted, Morris shonted, 
and we both yelled together, but nothing could we get from the 
surly old fellow. He not even turned his head. Wo stopped im 
Greene to buy supplies, and while waiting there our mysterious 
acquaintance stopped and explained. He did not need to tell the 
reason of his conduct, for when he came alongside and we 
screamed into his ear we could barely make him understand. Our 
judgment had been too severe, he was as deaf asa post, Thethree 
days of north wind were now yery perceptible in the temperature, 
Soon chilled by the cutting wind and the wading, we decided to 
stop at the first opportunity and build a five. Fortunately we 
came to an old dam containing a large amount of timber, and on 
the surface dry in most places. } 1 

From this we soon had a very fine fire, and put on our dinner to 
cook. Waiting close at hand, we were startled by a joud ex- 
plosion. Another, much greater. throwing hot embers in a re- 
gardless fashion and capsizing our dishes, grup reminded us 
that though the timbers might be oy on top they were wef 
beneath, "his bombardment compelled us to evacuate and com- 
plete our culinary operations by the aid of an alcohol stove. . 

That night we had the ideal camp. In an opening in a fringe of 
trees that lined the bank was a shallow gully. Un the yiolet- 
covered field at the head of the depression we pitched our tent, 
and in the hollow made an immense fire. A drift pile lay close 
by, and we spared no pains to raise the temperature. What on 
jnstitution a camp-fire is. Writers in poetry and prose have made 
much of the hearthstone, and not without cause; a humanizing 
and domesticinfluence hangs round a cheerful fire, We felt at 
onee as if that part of space lit by our blaze was home, 
Reclining in our tent, talking over the day’s experience and 
telling stories, watching the vivid light gradually crow less and 
the grotesque flickering shadows on the white walls become 
darker, the popping of the fire sounded fainter, objects began bo 
mingle and we were fast falling asleep, when suddenly wild wail- 
ing, yelling and roaring, like the Esaki loose of the animals of 
a Menageric or a carnival of fiends, roused us. Our first impulse 
was to grasp our revolvers, our next to laugh heartily, for we now 
recognized the sweet refrain of the festive horse-tiddle and the 

fe melody of tin pans and horns. We supposed that our hid~ 


pant discovered and the local band had come out to do us 


ing place was 
hornage. However, 


when sud-; So it alternated far into the night, vill tina 


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——S—— ee 


the honor was not ours, the serenading was by THn TRAVELHRS, of 


_ The din ceased, and 
Woe) hg uw ones more, 

froma, sheer ex o 
tion we slumibered. TSP BREE nee 
_ Our lest day on the Chenango was the only one in which scenery 
in perspective was worthy of notice. While the river had been 
beautiful, the water clear, the banks sieep and low by farns ond 
diversified by woods or fields of grain or grass, the hills had been 
far otf and low and tame. Wow, as we approached the village of 
Chenango Forks allthis changed. The hillseame down to the tiyer 
and instead ot being low and cultivated as batare, rose wooded te 
the top, ta a ereat height straight fvom the water. The houses of 
the village lined both banks of the river, but though the buildings 
were numerous and our rig always attracted attention, we could 
See noone. No wagons passed along the road, no persons were 
vistblo on the styests, uc sinoke issued from the chimneys; the 
only indication of lite was the clatter of a departing train, We 
had expected that. Tioaghnioza Creek, which here joins the Chen- 
ago, would greatly decrease the difficulties of navigation. We 
found that the river bed was indeed much wider, but this greater 
width was not accom panied by a provortionate accession of water. 
The increased breadth made it harder to choose a channel, and 
the different character of the country through which the viver 
flowed filled the stream with laree boulders, We now forthe next 
three miles did ponanee by wadine most of the Way over angular 
fragments of stone. ‘The hills with their densa green garmeis 
matlmed against the matchless richness of a clear July sky, the 
black Jine of the railrond binding them as with givdles, and the 
beuntiful river, like a thing of life, swiftly flowing and turning as 
if in frolic, to fouch their feeb, were lost npon wsin our solicitude 
to tread lightly. 

About ten niles below Chenango Forks the river began to tine 
prove, the tapids being decper and swiftes; the valley widened. 
oOUses Came in view, and we began to think that befure long we 
might get somewhere. Gas won'ks and water worls, the inevitable 
announcement of the (aes of « city, appeared; yvailways 
crossed the river, vehicles lumbered along ibe roads, and then the 
spires and roofs of Binghamton, vlose elustering aboye the 
stream, loomed up in the distance. Many pecple gathered along 
the banks anid on the bridges to see us pass; for effect I stood up to 
paddle, and cur novel eratt, method of propulsion and our appear- 
ace, Which certainly indiested decidedly roush usage, made us 
the attraction of the hour. Our friend Dr. P, lived close to the 
water, and aficr some trouble we found him. There we left the 
Chenango, the next stage of our cruise heing made by rail. 

RAaru Kk. Woye. 


WATERY WANDERINGS AMONG WESTERN LOCHS.— 
Under this appropriate title Mr. T. H. Holding (Severn), of the 
Royal C, @., tells a pleasant story ofa canoe cruise in Scotland, 
mate by a party of feurin three canoes. The wenther seems to 
have been bad enongh to spoil the spirits of the miost enthusiastic 
candeist, rain all the time, bead winds and rovgh waters, but in 
spite of all the eruise was a pony pleasant one, te judge from the 
log. We can believe that Scotch scenery is something to be en- 
joyed, but we should prefer a dryer climate even at expense of fhe 
glorious views. ‘he canoe carriages inyented by Mir. Holding 
several years ago played a yery important part in the necessary 
land transit, and must bea very usefal affair. The book is pub- 
lished by Marlosrough & Co., London. 


_SMOOTHSKRINS IN THE TORONTO C. C.—aitar Forest and 
Stream; Im describing the canoes at the meet you state that the 
Toronto canoes sre smooth built something like the Pecowsic. As 
amatter of fact, only one canoe m tne elnb, the fsabel,is built 
like the Peeoweic. The others are cither the ordinary Peterboro 
or Rice Zake teild, or the gocd old-fashioned lapstreak. I can 
count eleven sailing canoes and one paddling, all Japstreak, This 
winter, liowever, nay see some new boats built with smooth siins. 
—Boreass. [The statement allided to was that “the Pearls” of the 
Toronto C. C. wers built with smooth skins. We believe there are 
and were but two Pearl canoes th this club, and one of the two is, 
as stated, a smoothskin vane.) 


THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTERK MEETING—Tho executive 
eommittee of the A. C. A, will hold their meeting in New York on 
Noy. 13, as stated in Com, Rathbun'’s notice. The meeting will be 
an important one as the first under the new arrangement, and as 
a commodore and secretary for the entire Association will be 
elevted. Besides this there are some points m the Constitution to 
be considered, as the jull scheme for the division is not yet per- 
fected, The sile for next year’s meet is also to be decided upon 
the points provosed ius far being the east end of Long Island an 
Lake Champlain. Altogether the meeting promises to be the most 
important yet held. 


Answers to Correspondents. 


tS" No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 


G, A. Hazlet, NW. J.—Tho law on quail and rabbits in your State 
was off Noy. 1. 

B, B, D,, Suffolk, Va., whose address has been mislaid, will oblige 
by commiumicating with us, 

R. N. S.—A ion-residen("s license will be necessary in Nova 
Scotia or New Brunswick, It may be had on application to the 
Cominissioner of Orewn Lands. 

G. W. J., Tenant's Harbor, Me.—l. The vifie ought to be safe, 2, 
Pink curlews have been pursued for years in Wlorida until they 
are new extremely rare. You will ind few terns. 


W.L.53,—The New Jersey prohibition of European pheasant 
shooting (for three years) does not have any reference to ruffed 
orouse, which are in season from Nov, 1 to Dec, al. 


G, T. K,, Richmond, Ya.—Will you kmdly tmfortm me what is 
the best Joad to use for quail and rabbits in a No. 10 breechloading 
gun? Ans. Try ddvs. powder, §g0%. No. 10 shot in first bavvel; sdrs. 
powder, foz, No, 8 shot in second barrel. 


J. S.8., Cassopolis, Mieh.—You will projably find the fishing 
pages of Hallock’s Sportsman's Tourist” better suited to your pur- 
pose than any other work on thesamesubjeci. Wor bass fishing 
the hest book is Henshall’s “Book of the Black Bass.” 


Gonstanr Reaper, Derby, nd.—The "Travels in Boon Gah 
Arrahbigges,” as has been ex plained, are from Mr, Goater’s man- 
uscript diary, and not from a printed book,as you seem to sup- 
yose. They have never been published before, 


W. H. P.—A cross between Skye and Scoteh terriers might 
answer your purpose, proyided you have such an animal; a cross 
beiwoen a Skye terrier and 4a cocker spaniel might also answer in 
amongrel way. Thisison the supposition that you already have 
such dogs; we do nof recommend yon to heed them, 


Jack Sxrer.—While on a hunting excursion to Ipswich, Mass,, 
in August last, a few birds were shot, which weve, as near as I can 
estimate fromm memory, about the sige of the summer yellowleg, 
haying a gray back and light slate-color breast. We were m- 
formed by au old hunter that the birds were “blue plover,” which 
name lam unable to find in amy work which I have -access_ to. 
Gan you or some of your readers advige mo as to the name ?—Ans. 
Tt is possible that the birds killed were purple sadpipers (4, 
maritima), but the deseription is so vague that tb is impossible ta 
say definitely. 


Mrnap—There are some of your veaflers who are anxious to go 
shooting for small game, such ws squirrels, partridges, quail, etc., 
and who do not know the ground in this viemity. Will you not, 
for theiy convenienct, indicute by some sort of sportsman’s 
directors, whiere, within a radius of from fiity to seventy-tive 
miles of New York city, such sport may be found? Ans. The 
stations of the Erie Railroad in Sullivan, Rockland and Grange 
counties, ot the Long Island Railroad In Queens and Suffolk 
counties, aud some of the points veachad by the Harlem Railroad 
afford lair sport; as a rule, the further from New York the better. 


D. M. P., Viekshiive, Mise.—Lhoticethe uivertisement of “Johns? 
Patent Automatic SROSHDE Shrapnell Shell” continues im your 
paper, but there seems to be no United States agent. 1 will be 
greatly obliged if you will inform me if the above sliells can be 
used in a chokebore, if they will do what is stated of them in the 
advertisemont, and it they ean be procured in the U..5.? Ans. 
We do not think that the Shrapnel shells can he obfained in fle 
United States at present, though we have understood that arrange- 
ments are being made to establish anagency here. We haye tried 
these shells at targets and obtained very good results at 100 and 
1iyds. from. a eyliuder gun. Those shot from a chokebore gan 
did not seem to spread at all, but went like a. solid ball 


A Drrmire Amount oF INsuRANCE, lowest cash rates, plain 
contract, ample ee ie TY are the Peecial advantages offered. 
artford, Conn,—Adv, 


eee FOREST AND STREAM. 297 


COMPENSATING REEL. 


Patented January 17, 1882. 


HUMPHREYS’ 

©, Homeopathic Veterinary 
; Specifics for 
HORSES, CATTLE, ‘SHEEPr 
~| DOGS, HOGS, POULTRY, 


j 2) Used by VU. S. Governm’t. 


Chart on Rollers, 
and Bock Sent Frees 


Humphreys? Med. Co., 109 Fulton St., N. ¥. 


The following reels are all made under our patent as above. They 
all rnn on steel pivots; are the freest running, strongest, and in every 
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The four field trial and bench show winners that 
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Champion PAUL GLADSTONE, fee $50. 
Champion RUDERIGU, fee $75. 
REBEL WIND’EM, winner English Derby, 
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CANADA PEG, bred by Dr. N. Rowe, National 
Derby winner, fee $50. 
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MEMPHIS & AVENT KENNEL, Memphis, Tenn. 


BEAGLE OWNERS. 


I offer the services of two of the most cele- 
brated and typical 


Pure R:-wett Stud Reagles. 


RACER (Rally—Lill), beautifully marked 
white, black and rich tan, a phenomenal stud 
dog, being the sire of Little Duke, Pet, Racer, 
Jr., ete., ete. 

CAMERON'S RACKET (Rally—Louise), white 
black and tan, a grand hunter, of wonderful 

uality; winner of Ist and special, Cleveland 

886, the only time shown. Sire of Trailer and 
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Stud fee for either, $10. 

Description and full pedigrees on application. 

A. C. KRUEG 


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Wrightsville, York County, Pa. 


Tsuittle Red Rover, 

foo Il.—Woodstock Dinah). Fee $25. Only 
solid red cocker stud dog in America. Ist, open; 
2d, puppy class, Newark, N. J., 1886; 1st, open; 2d, 
puppy class, New York, 1886, 

OBO, JFi., 

(A.K.R, 1481), solid black. Fee $20. Prize win- 
ner in principal shows of America. 

Black, black and tan and chestnut and tan pup- 
pies for sale. CHARLES M. NELLES, Brant- 

ord, Canada. oct21,4t 


ae 
FOREST CITY KENNELS. 


St. Bernards and English Pugs. 


IN THE STUD. 

Champion rough-coated St. Bernard Cessar 
A.K R. 22); fee $25. English pug Samy; fee $10, 
Pupe for sale. Address witb stamp, Portland, Me. 
—————EE sl 


IN THE STUD. 


The typical beagle hound Goodwood Rattler, 
winner of several prizes. He is black, white and 
tan, a grand hunter and good stock getter. Stud 
fee $10. Auy further information on application. 
GEORGE LAICK, Tarrytown, N. Y. octl4,4t 


SMALL IMPORTFD PRIZE PUG DOG 


Silwer Shoe. 
(A.E.R. 8758.) 
Particulars, pedigree and references to JAMES 
H. BOWDEN, 14I Bank st., N. ¥. Stud fee S15. 
may 


Hn the Stud. 


IN STUD. 


DEERHOUNDS. 


Champion Chieftain, Fee $50. 
Champion Bran, - 25. 
FOX-TERRIERS. 
Belgrave Primrose, Fee $15. 
Raby Jack, =. - — 15. 
BULLDOGS. 

Ch. Robinson Crusoe, Fee $25. 
(Champion Tippoo, - es 25. 
Champion Romulus, ss 20. 


—— 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


IN THE STUD. 


Ilford Cromwell 


CHAMPION MASTIFF. 


Fee $50. 


DEBONAIR, 


First prize winner in open mastiff class at 


Waverly, N. J. 
Fee $50. 


Having purchased these dogs, together with 
the champion bitches Lorna Doone and Bal Gal 
from Dr. J. F. Perry (Ashmont), I offer the dogs 
in the stud, and will be able to supply pups from 
the bitches, 

For further information address 

H. GERALD HULL, 


oct28, tt Saratoga, N. Y. 


Roneh-Coated Scotch Collies 


OR SHEEP DOGS. 


IN THE STUD. 


NULLAMORE (Litter brother to England’s 
champion Dublin Scot). ’ : 

Imported BLUE JACKET, a splendid speci- 
men of the Blue Mirle. 

Dogs and puppies for sale. 

Apply for particulars to 

CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS, _. 
oct28,tf P. O. Box 1630, Philadelphia. 


SEVERAL CHOICE BRED 


English Mastiff Pups 


of various ages and prices according to quality, 
sired by BOSS, the best all round stud dog. 

Also a few.very fine bred Great Dane pups of 
great promise and choice markings. abinet 
photographs of either 25 cents. 

Fee $50 


Boss in Stud, = 
Thyrus in Stud, - Fee $50 
Address J. L. WINCHELL, 
Fair Haven, Vt. 


1 cr 
Gus Bonahu 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T. Club at Grand June- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass, 


a 
Ghe Heunel. 


TOS Close Out. 


Will sell cheap extra nice red Irish setters, 
whelped May 9, 7986, from Ino (A.K.R. 3789) by 
Send ries for printe 

ashington st., 
oct21, 


hampion Glencho. 
7 eters F. L. WESTON, 494 


oston, Mass. 


OR SALE.-FOUR LIVER AND WHITE 
pointers, one dog and three bitches, by Crox- 
teth ex Frank, one of the handsomest and best 
field bitches in the country. Her sire was im- 
orted from tlie kennel of Lord Downes, Danby, 
ng. They are partly broken and show well in 
the field. Price $40: Also Canadian Duke, a 
large liver and white setter dog, well broken, 
cod nose, staunch, backs and retrieves from 
and and water. Price $100. Also a handsome 
black and tan setter, fast and stylish. Price $25. 
‘Address D. G. HARTT, Sound View House, 
Northport, Suffolk Co., N. Y. 


A 

LE OR EXCHANGE.—A_ BLACK 
Ore ete English setter, 2 yrs. old, broken 
and a retriever; satisfaction guaranteed. Ad- 


| dress RAYMOND RUDD, Glenville, Conn. 
noy4,3t 


oR SALE._TWO FINE BRED POINTER 


‘| lage, N. 


Ghee Kennel, 


Ole Kennet, 


ST. BERNARDS [VAUGURAL FIELD TRIALS 


OF THE BEST STRAINS 
At a Sacrifice. 


Mr. W. J. Ehrich has decided, on account of 
lack of time, to sell out his entire kennels of St. 
Bernards. All his stock was selected by himself 
personally in Switzerland. 

Two Grown Dogs still on hand. 


NERO (A.K.R. 3762), by _Tucker’s champion 
Apollo, Nero, 2d prize in Philadelphia, 1885, and 
other prizes; is a fine stud dog. 


STELLA If. (A.K.R. 3146), will be a good 


breeder. 
PUPPIES. 


Two bitch puppies, whelped April 30, now 6 mos. 
old, by Nero ex Ruth (A.K.R. 3145), are beauti- 
fully marked and will be very fine. Ruth was 
raised by Tuchschmid of Romanshorn. 

One bitch and one dog pup, out of Flora II. 


(A,K.R, 3149) by Nero. Flora II. took three 1st 
prizes last spring. 
Address W. J. EHRICH, 


506 West Fifty-eighth st., New York. 


SWISS OT. BERWARI. 


sists of twelve rough-coats and six smooth-coats 
(stud dogs, brood bitches and puppies), the result 
of years of intelligent breeding. This is a rare 
opportunity to acquire choice stock at low figures. 


For particulars address 
ARLINGTON, N. J. 


MoM": PLEASANT GORDON KENNELS.— 
i For Sale—Thoroughbred solid black-tan 
prize-winning Gordon setters, all ages, from the 
best blood that can be procured regardless of cost. 
Orders taken and promptly attended to; satisfac- 
tion guaranteed. C. T. BROWNELL, P. O. Box 
835, New Bedford, Mass. 
PUGS. 


ST. BERNARDS. 


St. Bernard Pups by Merchant Prince, Apollo, 
Rudolph II., Alp I., handsomely marked, of great 
bone and quality. 

Pug Pups by Bradford Ruby, Master Tragedy, 
Young Toby, small and very fine. 


Rudolph I1., fee $30. Young gM fee a, 
CHEQUASSET KENNEL 
oct21,3t Lancaster, Mass. 


GUN (A.K.R. 1538). 


English setter dog Gun (Gladstone—May B.) 
will be allowed to serve a limited number of well- 
bred bitches. Fee reasonable. Inclose stamp, 
Pups for sale. Address CHAS. YORK,9 and Il 
Granite Block, Bangor, Me. ; 


OR SALE.--THE LANDSEER KENNEL 
offers choice bred Scotch Deerhound and 
English greyhound puppies, bred only from stock 
of well-known field qualities. These are the 
aristocrats of all dogs. DR. VAN HUMMELL, 
Denver, Colo. 
(Dees BEAGLE PUPS.-FINEST STRAIN; 
rize-winning stock; low price. Address P. 
KASCHENBACK, 223 8S. Main street, Wilkes- 
barre, Pa. oct28,2t 


| ined SALE.-THOROUGHBRED CLUMBER 


LUMBER, Billings Bridge P. O., near Ottawa, 
Ont. $28,2t 


Wek SALE.—ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 
pups; very fine ones and several months old; 
from good hunting stock, full pedigree. Alsoone 
ointer, two years old, good, no pedigree. Address 
EO. L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass. oct28tt 


UST SELL OUT—CAUSE, POOR HEALTH. 
d Black cocker spaniel puppies, out of Bessie C., 
Bijou and Chip, sired by champion Black Pete. 
Puppies out of Darkie, sired by champion Obo II. 
First come first served at lowest price. Address 
P. CULLEN, Box 129, Salmon Falls, N. H. 7 EE 
oct?,5 


1G eceeica in IRISH SETTER BITCH FOR 
sale cheap. I. HENRY ROBERTS, P. O. 
Box 153, Moorestown, N. J. sep23,tf 


OR SALE.—RED IRISH SETTER DOG, 

sired by Chief, 2 yrs. old, well broken; price 

$35. Address M., Lox Box 323, Sa eee 
oct21, 


OR SALE.—THREE BLACK MALE COCKER 

spaniel pups, 12 wks. old, got by Obo II. out 

os imported Jet. Address Lock Box 145, Baekony 
ass. 


COCKERS FOR SALE. 


Fine pups always on hand, all colors, evenly 
marked liver and white dogs and bitches a spe- 
cialty, at HANDSOME BROOK KENNELS, E. 
Cohoon, Prop., Franklin, Del. Co., N.Y. It 


OR SALE.—_THREE CHOICE SETTER DOG 

puppies, pure Liewellin, sired by Gus Bond- 

hu out of a fine Rake bitch, whelped May 11, 1886. 

Also one by Dash III. Also a nice bitch, 15 mos. 

old, ready for the field, strong in the Gladstone 

blood. Ardress A. M. TUCKER, 85 Main street, 
Charlestown, Mass. 


OR SALE.—VERY FINE ENGLISH FOX- 
~ hound puppies, ver cheap; rare bargains. 
Also bull-terrier dogs 25 cents for cabinet pic- 
tures of foxhound. L. N. EOWARDS, pitas 


Oxford, Me. 


pups, dogs, 5 and 8 mos. old. Write for ped- 


igree ee eee JULIUS BE. WILSON, Lake 


il- : limited number will be accommodat 
It | H.J, PIERRE, Winsted, Conn. 


OF THE 


lrish Setter Club, 


At Salisbury, N. C., 
DECEMBER 1, 1886. 7 
PURSE S350. 


First Prize, $200; Second Prize, $100; Third 
prize, $50; Fourth in Piate. 


Entry fee $10; Open to all pure-blooded Ivi 
setters. Entries alee Noy. 15, 1886, pence eh 


For entry blanks address 
MR. W. DUNPHY, 
Box 310, Peekskill, N. Y. 


Dr. W. Jarvis donates the Elcho Cup to go with 
first prize. 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS, 


For Sale—Fine litter of pups by the celebrated 


ILFORD CAUTION 


Winner of Ist at each Boston, Hartford and New 
York Fanciers’ shows, 1886. These pups are of 
the new type. 

ILFORD CAUTION is acknowledged to be 
the oe headed mastiff in America if not in the 
world. 

For price and catalogue apply to 

E. H. MOORE 
Pine Hill Kennel 
Melrose, Mass. 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16 inches 
high, dogs and bitches, well broken; $15 each. 
Pups from 6 mos. tol yr. old, $8 each. Satisfac- 
tion guaranteed, WM. W. SILVEY, 135 South 
Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. octT,tf 


Irish Setters 
Under life insurance at $10 and upwards, by Chief 
out of Youhe, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thoroughiy breken on 
game and good ones, Full explanation by circular. 
Both dogs in the stud at $25 to bitches of puaran- 
teed field quality only. MaX WENZEL, 89 Fourth 
street, Hoboken. N J. ~ 


eS I TS 
OINTERS FOR SALE.—AT THE LATE 
Waverly show, every prize but_one in the 
PUPPY classes (21 entries) was won by Mick of 
aso PoDUEes! (See report this issue.) Nearly 5 
mos. old; just right for the field. GEO. L. WILMS 
142 Monticello ave., Jersey City, N. J. sep23, tt 


ee er Eee 
HITE BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R. 2102), Fee $15. Pups by 
Royal Prince and 50 bull-terriers for sale, dogs, 
bitches and puppies. white or colored. large or 
smal] kinds; al] first-class stock; state what you 
want. J. W. NS WMAN, 87 Hanover street. Boston, 
Mass. j\22.3m0 


EDO: YOU -WANT ADO G 2( 


DOG BUYERS’ CUIDE. \\ 
Colored plates, 100 engravings | 
of different breeds, prices they are ff 
worth, and where to buy them 

Mailed for 15 Cents. ¢ : 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 
237 S. Eighth St. Philadelphia, Pa, p 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


A large lot of English setters, taken in exchange 
for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to have 
fair nose. Ages from6tol5 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the money 
will be returned. ASSOCIATED FANCIERS 
237 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa, sep2,tf 


q OR SALE.—ITALIAN GREYHOUND PUPS 

from imported stock. Also fine English pugs. 

HENRY C. BURDICK, 150 Bridge street, Spring- 
field, Mass. sep2,3mos 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 
TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 
st., Exeter, England, has several grand ones for 


sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs 
eat AA a and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited. 


OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass. septz2,tt 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N, Y. 


Irish and Gordon setters for work as well as show 
decl?.tf 


DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, Spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde. Newfoundlands, German tiger mas-” 
tiffs. fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs poaes 
French poodles. St. Bernards, mastiffs an 
and tan terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 
constaitly on hand. Those desiring to purchase 
will do wel) toconsult me. WM. W. SILVEY, 185 
South Eighth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


Ce EE A ST 
yy see DOG TRAINER WITH BEST 
of references as to metlfod and results. Can 
take tayo or three to train, either setters or poi 
ers. Also trained teams of cockers. Address 
NED DAYVIS, 1138 N. Clark st., Chicago, aes Ps 
oct28, 


Champion Duke—trace 


(A. K.R. 1250). Puppies by these celebrated point- 
ers. Also by Liewellin setters Rock (Rock— 
Hazel Kirk) ex LaBelle Creole (A.KK.R, 3036). 
Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


English Setters Boarded 


Enelish Setter Puppies Trained. 


Warm and ee Facatton Bue personal i 
i i > s Lemploy no attendants, onlya 
tention given ploy od. rf aaseea 


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have met with such a poor return. With the certainty 
before them that the venture would be financially a losing 
one, and that, at most, all they could hope for would be 
the honor which a victory would bring to their club and 
city, they subscribed liberally to a scheme which has re- 
sulted in a complete failure in every way. Perhaps the 
least severe loss is that of the money, though this is no 
small item. The cost of the Atlantic is given as $30,000, 
but the aggregate expense of building, altering and racing 
will probably bring it much higher, while at her sale last 
week she realized but $7,500. Further than this, as a 
racer, she has completely failed to fill the purpose for 
which she was built, and itis very doubtful what dispo- 
sition will be ultimately made of her, as she is unfitted 
both in design and construction for a cruising yacht or 
even a trading vessel, 

Whether she willbe broken up for her lead and gear, 
whether she will in some way be sold into trade, or 
whether she will disappear among the wrecks which line 
the shores of Brooklyn, is as yet an uncertainty. Surely 

the last fate is the worst that can happen to any boat, to 
join the melancholy collection which tugs and surges at 
its Gables as the tide rises and falls, from one year to the 
next. High speed steamers whose engines decline to turn 
over, wonderful propellers whose promoters evidently 
haye not yet ‘‘found it,” cumbrous but gorgeous schoon- 
ers, and racing sloops; all classes are represented in the 
motley collection, and yet the list is not full. 

It cannot be claimed for the Atlantic that she has 
demonstrated any new principle or has added in the least 
to the data that form the chief tools of the naval archi- 
tect. There are some points, however, about her con- 
struction which are not only interesting but which carry 
their own lessons, Those who were chiefly concerned, 
both in her design and construction, have been known for 
many years as the most prominent defenders of the 

theories which have been considered as distinctively 


American; of light displacement, shoal draft, sloop rig 
and a single jib; and they have owned and raced the very 
fastest of these craft. Year after year through a long 
and bitter discussion they have boldly advanced and de- 
fended certain definite views expressed in no doubtful 
language; and their position on the questions of ballast, 
displacement, dimensions and rig have been known to all. 
After a stubborn defense of these opinions they have 
never yet renounced. them or admitted their error, and 
when the time came that wood and iron could be put in 
place of words it was expected that their new boat would 
embody the practical application of their doctrines. 

What she was need not be retold. Im every detail a 
complete surrender to the ideas of their opponents, deep, 
heavily ballasted, with lead keel and cutter rig, she 
proved but a clumsy and unsuccessful burlesque of the 
boats which her sponsors had persistently decried. 

Had they fought the battle with their own weapons a 
victory would have been greater and a defeat less crush- 
ing; had they been consistent to their principles on the one 
hand or had they boldly avowed their error when it was 
apparent, their course would at least have commanded 
respect; but while adhering tenaciously to their theories 
to the very last, when the time to test them came they 
abandoned them as rapidly as possible and sought safety 
in the lead keel they had so long ridiculed, only to burn 
their fingers with it. Had they built a single-stick Gray- 
ling last winter they might possibly have swept the field 
in the light weather of the season’s races; had they 
watched and studied the whole drift of American yacht- 
ing for the past half dozen years they might in good time 
have adapted themselves to the new dispensation and 
have avoided the charge that they have simply followed 
Mr. Burgess and the cutters in adopting the lead keel. 

As it stands to-day they have hastily abandoned their 
avowed beliefs, they have copied the Boston and the British 
cutter, and the resulting nondescript has proved an utter 
failure, Money and skill have done all that is possible 
with the Atlantic, she has had the benefit of all the talent 
available and has been sailed by a skipper of undisputed 
ability and whose personal efforts only have saved her 
to a certain extent, and yet she is out of the racing; her 
shortcomings being made still. more apparent by the 
injudicious newspaper gush over the ‘Pride of Bay 
Ridge” whieh heralded her building. 

Whether with the consent of her owners or not, the 
Atlantic has been put forward prominently as an exam- 
ple of the so-called ‘‘rule of thumb” methods, and assuch 
she must now be judged. Her modeler, whose sole handi- 
work we believe her to be, is widely known as the mod- 
eler of many very successful boats. His vessels are found 
among the winners in all classes, and he has fairly won 
an enviable reputation with a certain type of boat, His 
genius and skill in certain lines are undisputed, but he 
has not, and lays no claim to the wider and more ex- 
tended training which we consider is essential to the 
thorough designer. With his own tools he is expert, but 
they are limited in number; with the tools of others he is 
unfamiliar, and attempts to borrow them will, in all 
probability, result as this last. The value of such skillas 
his, and such a sense of form and fairness is apparent, 
but we contend that to meet the many problems that con- 
front the designer to-day, to obtain the greatest speed 
from the wood, steel and iron which nature places before 
him, requires not only a natural aptitude but such a 
thorough and systematic course of training as the engi- 
neer, the artist or the architect expects to undergo as a 
matter of course. The theory of inborn genius and the 
accompanying ridicule of solid scientific attainments (not 
mere superficial dabbling), which is the chief support of 
the so-called ‘‘practical man” and the “rule of thumb’ 
mechanic is a thing of the past, and hard work, careful 
study and a thorough training are more certain than ever 
of meeting their just reward, 


THE MAINE TRAGEDY. 


g hes tragedy at Fletcher Brook, in Washington county, 
Me., last Monday, when two game wardens were 
murdered by a deer dogger, reveals, as by a lightning 
flash, a condition of affairs in the Maine woods little 
understood by the general public, though known 
and appreciated by the plucky game officials. The 
deer doggers are, for the most part, a set of law-de- 
fying ruffians, murderous at heart, fertile in threats, 
desperate in resistance, and vindictive in avenging 
any attempt to punish their crimes, They burn barns 


and houses, poison cows, behead horses, shoot at officers 
from ambush, or, as in this case, murder them in broad 
daylight. The notorious Wesley barn burners were fair 
types of Maine deer doggers; the sympathy manifested 
for them by Wesley people was a fair indication of the 
depraved moral sentiment which upholds and encourages 
these outlaws. Maine game officials, commissioners and 
wardens, understand the character of those whose law- 
lessness they are pledged to punish; and it is not unlikely 
that Hill and Niles knew full well, when they started out 
on their mission to apprehend the Fletcher Brook doggers, 
that they were taking their lives in their hands. 

It is well that the citizens of Maine and of other States 
should now once and for all comprehend that no sym- 
pathy is to be wasted on the classes of poachers who 
complain bitterly of the hardships of game laws. These 
poachers are not good citizens, they are not hardy front- 
iersmen, they are not poverty-stricken woods dwellers, 
eking out a bare subsistence by tilling the unfruitful 
soil and killing a deer now and then to save themselves 
from starvation. They are, on the contrary, shiftless 
ruffians, too lazy to earn an honest living; outlaws who 
defy righteous statutes and who want only occasion to 
become firebugs and murderers. 


THE GALLERY EPIDEMIC.—The metropolis is having a 
bad outbreak of shooting galleries. Vacant stores on the 
principal streets are hired, undergo a transformation dur- 
ing the night and blossom on the morrow in dazzling 
tinsel. A dozen yards is ample length for these courts of 
arms, and big bullseyes, with bells easily set ringing by 
even a mediocre shot, make up the plant. The craze is 
on and patronage runs heavy for sixteen hours a day, 
Practice is cheap, and, thanks to the low rates fixed by 
our cartridge makers, the gallery bosses can profitably 
allow their customers to bang away at a cent a shot. 
Those who shoot come from all classes. There are boys 
getting ready to go on Indian slaughtering raids; pirates 
in their teens; anarchists getting ready to pick off mil- 
lionaires by cheap practice upon the pink-tighted effigies 
before them, are helping to consume the million-a-day 
output of our cartridge factories. The rifles are more or 
less erratic in their work, the shooters more soin their 
manipulation of them, Altogether the places are nuis- 
ances, more or less dangerous through the firearms in 
use, and serving no valuable purpose. Gallery practice, 
under proper conditions, is an enticing sport and a pleas- 
ant way of passing the time. It helps the marksmen and 
the scores made are worthy of notice; but no such word 
of commendation can be said of the catch-penny concerns 
that fringe our already too noisy streets of the cheaper 
section of the city. 


THE MASSACHUSETTTS FISH AND GAME PROTECTIVE 
ASSOCIATION has been very active during the past year 
in making known the game laws and securing their en- 
forcement. Cloth posters, with a draft of the law, have 
been sent to every post-office in the State, and more than 
4,000 pamphlet copies of the laws have been distributed. 
The association has much important work now in hand, 
and needs funds to carry it on. This work is of direct 
benefit to all Massachusetts sportsmen, and to other citi- 
zens of the State as well. Itshould be supported more 
freely than it is, both morally and financially. The sec- 
retary’s address is H. J. Thayer, 246 Washington street, 
Boston, Applications for membership, and subscriptions 
of money for carrying on the work of law enforcement 
may be sent to him. 


Tur FIELD TRIAL SEASON.—November and December 
are the seasons for running field trials, and for a couple 
of months now the columns of the kennel papers will be 
filled with reports of the races, It is earnestly to be hoped 
that the meetings this fall may pass off without any of 
those unseemly wrangles which in the past have gone far 
toward destroying the pleasure, not only of those who 
were present on the ground but of all dog lovers as well. 
To almost every question there are two sides, and it ought 
certainly to be possible for sportsmen to discuss their dif- 
ferences in a quiet, well-bred way. Those who cannot 
control themselves have no business to take part in the 
competitions, and might far better remain away alto- 
gether. 


OYSTERS ARE FISH is the dictum of the Treasury De- 
partment, after considering the question of customs, 


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[Nov. ii, 1896. 


THE NATIONAL HORSE SHOW. 


ae true lovers of the horse will regret that the show 

which closed in this city last Saturday was 50 
entirely unsatisfactory. Last year the exhibition was an 
excellent one, the entries were numerous, and the classes 
well filled, so that the admirers of all the different types 
of horses were attracted to the show, and found there the 
animals in which they were especially interested. This 
year it was not so, and the exhibits were toa considerable 
extent crossbred animals, which, however well they may 
perform their work, present no distinct type. Even the 
trotting horse, which is America’s especial pride, was 
poorly represented as to numbers, 

Heavy horses, such as. Percherons, Clydesdales and 
Cart Horses were conspicuous by their absence; thorough- 
breds were very few in number, and, although there were 
some superb trotters on exhibition, they were few and far 
between, On the other hand, the entries of carriage 
horses, cobs, ponies, saddle hérses and hunters were 
numerous, There were scarcely any entries of donkeys 
and mules, 

It is, of course, very well and proper that there should 
be a good showing of dog-cart horses, tandems, four-in- 
hands, high steppers and all that, but it seems a pity 
that the whole show should be given up to exhibits of 
that description, There should have been some repre- 
sentation of work horses as distinguished from those used 

-only for pleasure, Classes for family horses, single and 
double, driven to their ordinary rigs would, no doubt, 
have brought in many entries from about New York, and 
would have given recognition to a most valuable and use- 
ful animal, 

The criticisms upon the judging were sharp and in 
many cases deseryed. It is an undoubted fact that in 
many cases the judges might have profitably taken lessons 
in horse flesh from their own grooms, and in one case at 
least, where a prize was given to a cripple, it seems 
unfortunate that the grooms had not occupied their em- 
ployers’ places. 

A horse show, properly conducted and with full classes, 
is a most valuable educator, but the one which has just 
closed cannot claim to have filled any useful purpose. It 
may have been—and probably was—a financial success, 
but it was nothing more. People will flock toa horseshow 
to see hurdle and bar jumping, just as they will go toa 
circus, but, as at the circus, they receive entertainment 
and nothing more, 

The National Horse Show Association is not supposed 
to have been formed for the purpose of making money. 
We have imagined that it was established with a higher 
object in view than the mere screwing of dollars out of 
the pockets of the people of New York city by means of 
a hippodrome performance once a year in Madison Square 
Garden, 

If this belief is a correct one, the Association will see to 
it that their next year’s show is planned on lines very dif- 
ferent from that of the last. A National horse show 
should have a representation of horses of all classes, and 
a little energetic work on the part of the managers will 
insure such a representation. Thoroughbreds, trotters, 
carriage horses, cobs, ponies, saddle horses, hunters, fam- 
ily horses, draught horses and mules, ought all to be 
shown and in good numbers, If the National Horse 
Show is to consist of nothing but a little jumping and 
such a display as can be seen in Central Park almost any 
fine afternoon, its present name had better be abandoned 
and some other more appropriate one chosen. 


NEW YORK MILITIA PRACTIOE. 


FY HE scheme of rifle practice laid down for the mem- 

bers of the National Guard of this State is very per- 
fect—on paper. The returns of rifle practice under this 
system are very pretty—on paper. In fact, the system is 
very far from satisfactory, and another year should see it 
changed. It was originally intended that the men should 
parade for practice, each man taking hisrifleto the range, 
making ascore with it at the prescribed distances, and 
being graded according to the record thus made. But as 
an accommodation to the men who already give a great 
deal of time to their volunteer soldier duties, ib was 
agreed that certain of the matches of the National Rifle 
Association should stand in place of regular practice, and 
that scores made in these matches, when properly certi- 
fied, should go upon the official record. In other words, 
members of one organization with abundant time at their 
disposal visit the ranges on these off-day shoots, shoot 
and then rest upon the best score made, while members 
of other commands, having neither time nor money for 
this extra practice, go through their official duties only 
and fill a place low down on the column of merit. 

The State gains by this plan in having a few very good 
regiments at its call; but the injustice comes in when an 
enforced comparison is made between the men under 
these conditions, 

Arother point of criticism is that the scores are made 
with a few chosen rifles out of the stock doled out to each 
regiment. The average weapon issued under the contract 
system, by which the State is supplied, is worse than use- 
less as an arm of precision, The good shots in the regi- 
ment find this out, pick out the trusty rifles, get them in 


working order, nicely sighted, while the mob of duffers 
starid by, take the rifle when it is handed to them and 
run up a score in very much of a parrot fashion, holding 
on the spot of the target pointed out to them, and having 
only the faintest theoretical knowledge of the fixing of 
the sights and none of a practical value. 

While, therefore, the progress made by the State regi- 
ments has been most gratifying, it is not altogether safe 
to place too much reliance on the figures of merit shown. 
The way out of the difficulty is torely upon armory practice 
during the winter months and upon skirmish firimg in the 
open air season. The regular army went through the 
plague of pencil scores; the militia hereabouts are now 
enduring it. 


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COAST FISHING IN SUPERIOR,.—II. 


OWN the coast from Peninsular Harbor there are 
numerous fine fishing places. On one occasion we 
were wind bound in a small bay and camped in a little 
cove a mile or so from some outlying islands which were 
about on the line of the general course of the coast. The 
bay was a shallow one and terminated in a long sandy 
beach flanked by rocky projections. We entered the bay 
in the early afternoon, and after dinner one of the half- 
breed Indians discovered some fresh ‘‘bear signs.” Being 
somewhat unfitted for running by a military ‘‘accident” 
in the ‘‘late unpleasantness” I declined to accompany the 
boys in what commenced as a pursuit but I feared would 
terminate as a flight, and took my rod and went to the 
rocks, From that point it was a grand sight, the heavy 
and constantly increasing swell breaking about 20ft. from 
the shore line, where I stood some 12ft. above the lake 
level. Occasionally a heavy roller reached the face of the 
rocks before breaking and the spray dashed over me, while 
the trough of the sea seemed to lft the bottom so that 
only 2 or 3ft. of water appeared to cover it. It was hard 
work to get out more than 20 or 25ft. of line in the wind, but 
as neither mosquito nor black fly could torment, there was 
pleasure even in unrewarded attempt at angling, But 
the labor was rewarded in that instance, and a number of 
fine trout were landed, although not without difficulty, 
as a landing net could only be used by guiding the fish 
around a point of the rocks into a little quieter water. 
The boys returned without the bear, but particulars were 
omitted in the story of the chase. 

Next day, the wind continuing, the boys made fair 
baskets along the rocky coast, but getting only moderate 
sized fish. Now, in that particular bay I should not have 
looked for good fishing, or even any. It was too shallow 
and ordinarily too quiet a water. I have since tried the 
same ground several times, but never with the success 
of the first time. Nor do I believe it was ever tried by 
others, as there were no white man’s signs along the shore 
other than were left by us. Itis true, however, that seme- 
times in very sheltered places where the shores showed 
no eyidences of being surf-beaten, unexpected success has 
been met with. But such places were ordinarily near ex- 
posed points, or where the sparkling water of brooks 
found their way into the lake, . 

We were taking dinner one day in a sheltered cove a 
few miles from Otter Island where the water was deep 
and cool, but with no near brook known to myself or the 
voyagers or laid down on the charts. The day was bright 
and still, but several trout were taken as well as one three 
and a half pound lake.trout, This was the final blow to 
my ee as arranged theories. I have had none since, 
Tt is possible there were unobserved currents in this place 
which took the place of the wave motion I had previously 
considered necessary for a trout’s abiding place, but there 
were no evidences at hand to sustain the hypothesis and 
the situation was against it. Certain itis that I have met 
with better success in exposed than in protected localities. 
I would like the benefit of the experience of others, 

At and immediately about Otter Island I never had 
“Tuck.” But between that point and Michipicoteu River 
are several fine angling places, It is fair to say I have 
tried only one or two places near the sea face of the 
southern point of the island, 

I have frequently heard of fine catches of large trout off 
the rocky islets at the mouth of Michipicoteu River, but 
my success has been poor there both in number and 
weight of fish, and while there is fair fishing a few miles 
from that point in either direction, I cannot speak very 
favorably of it. One can do better both below and above 
Michipicoteu Bay. Some seven or eight miles below the 
mouth of the river is a high point projecting well into the 
lake, where several times I have found rare sport. And 
several times I have cast my flies off that point in vain. I 
shall not soon forget my first experience there. We had 
left Michipicoteu in the early morning under a “‘spruce 
breeze,” as the voyageurs termed it, what little wind 
there was being against us, trying with no success the 
lake waters and with better two or three brooks on the 
way down. F.’s fly had gotten the worse for wear in the 
bush fishing, and he made a cast off the point with the 
result, a fly carried away. I had not thought of trying 
that spot, and my rod lay upon some wooden forks set up 
on the boat’s gunwale, I hastily took it up, attached a 
second fly to the leader, and made a cast, The flies had 
no sooner touched the water than my tail fly went to seek 
the company of F.’s. But better material was at hand, 
and my second cast succeeded in hanging two fish, which 
were brought in after a half hour’s brisk fighting. The 
pair could not be weighed, as my scales were broken; but 
I judged the united weight to be near 9lbs. I never took 
but one larger fish than the heavier of the two, and that 
weighed 51b. 60z. With the smaller of the two I recoy- 
ered F.’s lost fly. Had there been less sea room I might 
have lost both fish. After that I used but one fiy, Ido 
not remember how many fish we took on that occasion, 
An hour of such fishing was enough for that day, and we 


adjourned the meeting until the next morning. But the 
sport when we resumed was tame. Somehow the condi- 
tions had changed. In the afternoon’s fishing there was 
alight southwest wind, bright sunshine and clear sky, 
with quitea heavy swell from the direction of the wind 
and a good strong current sweeping around the point 
from the north, making quite a choppy although not rough 
sea. It was hardly safe to stand on the boat seats to cast. 
The swell had ceased the next morning, there was no per- 
erouble current, and the weather was thick although not 
ark, 

In fact, in looking over my various essays at angling 
off that point, I can recall no success on other than brilli- 
ant days with breeze from the lake and a good swell on. 
When these conditions existed with a perceptible current 
around the point, success was assured. ‘Che bottom is 
rock, not very uneven, but with some massive angular 
boulders strewn about, and the depth of water reaches 
perhaps forty feet a hundred yards from the point. Ow- 
ing to the swell on successful occasions we did not fish in 
less than 10ft. of water at any time. 

Still further down the coast there are good places, but 
the choice ones, in my experience, are on the east shore 
of Pancake Bay and down to Corbier Point, and on the 
exposed points of Bachewanung (or Bachewanu) Island, 
The fishing of the last-named locality will average as good 
as is to be found in Lake Superior. The water is not deep 
nor the shores bold. Many an expert stream angler has 
pronounced the fishing here and at other points I have 
named unworthy of attention, and in short, a failure. But 
Tapprehend the difficulty is in the lack of some of the 
conditions under which trout are active and somewhat in 
defect of patience, It will not do to say there are no 
trout in a particular locality because none are taken at a 
given time. Another trial may result differently. Only 
once or twice have I met with success in foggy or cloudy 
weather. But witha lifting fog and the sun sigan 
through the rifts better work has been done. Nor coul 
Tever do much in lake fishing in the early morning or 
late evening. It has been better from 10 to 12 in the 
oS and 2 or 8 to 5 in the afternoon. But one must 
not be discouraged by a day's or even two or three days’ 
failures, 

lt is hardly necessary that the pleasures of the daily 
sail and nightly camp should be mentioned to a truesports- 
man, But some persons need a little barbaric civilization 
and should be educated, Most men have tendencies in 
that direction if they would only give them vent. There 
are some persons, however, constitutionally unable to see 
anything lovely and charming or grandin nature. Such 
should never go a-fishing, I met one of this sort some 
years ago upon the upper waters of the Nepigon River. 
He was an Englishman, guest of an American party on 
the way up the river when we were returning. He was 
“bored” with the river, the “stupid” fishing, the portages 
and indeed everything about him, saying some of the 
more pronounced ‘creature comforts.” His party were 
to coast from Red Rock to the Sault (Sault Ste. Marie) 
on their return, a8 mine was to do, When we 
reached the Sault, some two and a half weeks 
afterward, he was the first man we meton the dock. 
Surprised at seeing him there, for we knew no one had 
passed us on the way down, in answer to our inquir- 
ies he explained that he had left the party at Red Rock, 
taking canoe with Indians to Silver Inlet, and thence by 
steamer down the lake. He grumbled much at the three 
days’paddling from Red Rock to Silver Islet,and asa partial 
consolation the fine scenery of Black Bay and its islands 
was mentioned. ‘The scenery!” said he, ‘‘What’s all 
that? Here’s an island and that’s green; there’s another 
and that’s green, and there’s water between. And that’s 
all there is of it!” True enough to him, for it was evi- 
dent nature spoke no ‘‘various language” to his ear. 

Nor do I need to more than refer to the drawbacks of 
the mosquitoes, the black fly and the almost invisible 
sand fly. The last can be avoided by care in selection of 
camps. Seek the open ground as far as practicable. The 
first may be rendered comparatively harmless by ‘‘bars” 
or netting. The black fly isthe angler’s worst enemy, 
for they work during the same hours. ‘But the fly is not 
troublesome a few rods from shore, and on shore a little 
“dope” prevents serious attacks. If he was ‘‘out nights” 
the angler would have little peace. After all these in- 
sects are mere inconveniences which a philosopher, as 
every real fisherman eventually becomes, bears without 
grumbling. H. 

OcTOBER, 1886. 


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THE SPORT OF HAWKING. 
1V.—The Lanier Falcon. 


O* the prairies of the great Southwest, and even so far 

eastward as Illinois, is found a large and powerful 
‘desert falcon,” the American lanier (Faleo mexicanus, 
Lichtenstein). This bold bird closely resembles the lanners 
of Europe and Asia (falco lanarius and Falco jugger’). 
The European bird was highly prized in the palmy days 
of falconry, and his Indian cousin is still flown at the 
game of that country. The American species, which is 
also called the prairie falcon, measures from 18 to 20in, 
in length, and the female above 45in. from tip to tip of 
her outstretched wings. The average length of the tail 
is8in. The tarsus is feathered one-third of the way down. 
The upper parts are rich brown in color, under parts 
white, marked with long stripes and spots of brown, 
There is a narrow white frontal band and a white line 
over the eye. The lanier is a true ‘‘dark-eyed hawk,” the 
iris being brown. 

This falcon is, according to Coues, rather common on 
the prairies lying within its geographical range, and 
might be easily obtained with the low net and live bait 
or by taking the young hawks from the nest. 

It is said to prefer the border of wide prairies for its 
home but wanders far over the treeless plains in pursuit 
of food. It is at least as swift a bird as the peregrine, 
and is much more powerful than the latter; its manner 
of flight is the same, The lanier is also one of the shyest 
of hawks, although at times apparently regardless of 
danger. Its food consists of quails, hares and larger 
game, and it frequently overpowers the very active and 
powerful black-tailed hare (Lepus callotis), The prairi 


1, 1886,] 


falcon has beon known to snatch a large fow] from before 


the very door of a dwelling house, and carry it off bodily. 


To the smaller species of the order, Gallinc, it is a fierce 
and determined enemy. The nearly allied Jugeut of 
India is flown mainly at crows, in the pursuit of which 
it shows much speed and daring, following the crow 
through all its twists and windings, It has even been 
known to kill its quarry so near to a ee pe that the 
feathers of the falcon were singed by the blaze. The 
lanier is said to have been formerly flown at the kite in 
Europe; probably only very strong females could take 
this strong and difficult quarry. d 

But little is known of the breeding habits of the prairie 
falcon; the lanners of Asia and Hurope build their nests in 
the tops of the tallest trees and occasionally on cliffs; and 
it is probable that the American species resembles them 
in habits. The ground color of the eggs is rich cream, 
which is handsomely marked with splashes of chestnut- 
red and purplish shadings, The extreme average length 
of the eggs is 24,in, 

The lanners of the Old World are easy to train, obedi- 
ent in the field and bold and enduring in the pursuit of 
game; there is no doubt that their American representa- 
tive would at least equal, if not exceed, them in powers, 
A female would doubtless take buzzards, ravens and 
crows, as well as cranes, hares and grouse, while a tiercel 
would probably be a full match for any of the Tetraoni- 
dz. or the genus Lepus found on the plains, 

The lanier is a true falcon, a ‘“‘long-winged hawk,” and 
its training, whether taken as a haggard or as am eyas, is 
precisely like that proper to peregrines or gyrfalcons, de- 
scribed in a previous paper. 

Thoroughly trained falcons of any species seldom need 
to wear a hood, except when being carried to the hunting 
field, as it is important that they should see as much as 
possible of horses, dogs and men, as well as become ac- 
customed to all sorts of lights and sounds, which of course 
they are prevented from doing by the hood, The block 
of a well tamed falcon may be left out on the lawn— 
sheltered from the sun by being placed under a tree in 
very warm weather—throughout the summer on clear 
days, but the hawks require protection from heavy rain 
storms, Peregrines and gyrialcons may be kept under 
an open shed throughout the winter, but must be pro- 
tected carefully from wet and high winds. The lanier 
would probably require the protection of an outhouse 
during the cold months in this climate (Pennsylvania). 


2 


In very severe weather all falcons require the shelter of 


an outhouse or stable, which is best kept nearly dark or 
the birds will bate very much and injure their feathers. 
The block wherever placed should be surrounded with a 
layer of finesand, which is to be frequently removed. In 
moving hawks with their blocks from one position to an- 
other, call the bird to your wrist and give him the wing 
of a bird or asmall piece of gristly meat to tear at; the 
block is then easily carried in the other hand by the ring 
let into its top to any desived position and the hawk re- 
placed upon it without the trouble of hooding, or even 
untying him from the block, 

Falcons after being properly ‘‘entered” may be flown at 
game three or four times a week, and when not hunted 
must be allowed to kill at least one strong pigeon on the 
wing each week. Powerful birds may even be flown six 
times a week, but it is difficult to keep them in fine con- 
dition and yet daily “sharp set’ and in proper condition 
for hunting when so used, 

Should a hawk be lost it may be captured with the low 
net anda live pigeon if very wild. A. better plan is to 
allow it to kill a pigeon which has been pegged down 
with 6 or 8yds. of free line attached to its leg, Approach 
when the hawk has Inlled; he will fly up if wild enough 
to have been lost; pull some long feathers from the wings 
of the dead pigeon, stick them in the ground around the 
prey in the form of a circle, and place around outside 
them a slip noose of soit cord. Go off with your end of 
the cord a dozen yards or more; the falcon will then re- 
turn to the pigeon, and may be caught by jerking the 
noose over his feet, the pigeon quills causing it torun up 
freely and high on the hawk’s legs, so as to catch him 
firmly over the’bells. It is well to peg down the freshly 
killed pigeon, or the falcon may stoop and carry it off 
before you have time to jerk the snare over his legs. The 
live lure ought always to recover a well-trained hawk. 
however, if by any accident he be lost, and is too well 
gorged to care for the artificial lure or dead pigeon. 

During their training hawks frequently break one or 
more of their pinion feathers, and these it is necessary to 
replace by imping before the falcon is flown at wild and 
difficult quarry, as the loss of even a single feather will 
greatly impair the bird’s power of flight. Never on any 
account pull out a broken feather, or the one which re- 
places it will be certain to be weak and deformed. A 
number of perfect pinion feathers of the species of hawk 
kept should always be on hand to supply the place of 
broken ones on your hawks, To imp a broken feather, 
select a feather corresponding to the broken one from 
your stock; hood the falcon and have him held by an 
assistant. Choose a firm, pithy part of the broken feather, 
of course above the point of fracture, and being careful 
not to injure the web, cut it neatly and obliquely across 
with a sharp knife. Next cut the false feather at a posi- 
tion and angle to match the real one. An imping needle, 
consisting of a piece of soft iron wire rather finer than 
the inside diameter of the two feathers, and 14in. long, 
and filed to a point at both ends and to a triangular form, 
is now pushed, after haying been first dipped into liquid 


glue, half way (see Fig, 2) into the pith of each feather. 
the needle is next pushed up until the oblique edges of 
the two feathers are neatly approximated, and the feather 
is impaled, and is nearly as strong as the original one. 
Should the faleon’s feather be simply broken clean across 
and the plume not lost or injured, the feather may ke 
imped with its own plume in the same manner as above 
described, 

When flying hawks, either at pigeons or wild game, the 
neighborhood of wild -fences must be avoided, else the 
falcon will likely enough be killed by dashing against 
them when in pursuit of quarry, especially running game. 
Of course, it will also be necessary to take precautions 


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that your birds are not killed by strange dogs or shot 
while on quarry, when they have killed at a long distance 
from you, Of course, also, you will always get in as 
rapidly ag possible after the kill, or the hawk will first 
gorge itself and then fly off, and you may have difficulty 
in recovering it. 

The falcon, whether taken as haggard or as eyas, haying 
now been properly tamed, trained and ‘‘entered” at her 
quarry, is now ready for the field and the chase of wild 
same. There are two methods of using falcons for the 
capture of wild game: when they will ‘‘wait on” well 
they are only carried hooded to the field, and as soon as a 
game region is reached are unhooded and allowed to 
take wing and sail over the falconer’s head, following him 
and his dogs from field to field until game is flushed. 
Hawks which will not ‘‘wait on” satisfactorily, and indeed 
all falcons when flown at certain quarry, are flown ‘‘out 
of the hood,” the cap being worn either until game is 
actually flushed, or until the dogs point, or the quarry is 
seen. For game hawking proper, dogs are always used, 
and the birds soon learn to recognize a ‘‘point” as well as 
the sportsnian himself, and know what is coming. Hawks 
which have been regularly hunted for several years 
become very cunning, and follow with wonderful sagacity 
the movements of the dogs and hunters, and instead of 
being frightened by, are only encouraged by the noise of 
the field. Ofcourse, the dogs used must be familiar with 
the hawks, and the birds with them, and be carefully 
trained not to run in when the falcon has killed. It is 
always discouraging to a hawk to be driven from its 
quarry, and is apt to cause sulkiness and disobedience. 
The falcon, of course, stoops as soon as the bird or hare is 
flushed by the dogs or beaters. 

For game hawking eyases are to be preferred, as they 
are more tractable and ‘‘wait on” better, and are but sel- 
dom lost. For the chase of heavy or difficult quarry, such 
as herons, ducks or crows, haggards should be used, as 
their strength and power of flight is greater. Sometimes 
a cast or pair of hawks are flown at such powerful prey 
as the larger herons; the falcons mutually assisting each 
other and stooping in turn as the quarry dodges. 

Game birds lie very close when a falcon is waiting on 
over them, and give the hawk a good chance when they 
are flushed, as he has been watching directly over the 
dog. Itis a gallant sight; the setter at a dead point, the 
falcon at her point high in the air, but just above him, 
both trembling with eagerness. The game is flushed, and 
swish! those great wings are closed and the bird has 
stooped like a flash of light. So tremendous is the power 
of the stoop that I have seen the roof of the skull of an 
adult bluejay torn completely off by a wild peregrine in 
a single swoop, and trained peregrines have been known 
to amputate the head of a Scotch grouse at a single 
blow with their terrible hind talons. A grouse will often 
give a long chase, foiling a dozen stoops, and “‘putting in” 
or dashing into cover several times. In the latter case 
the falcon must be ‘‘served”—or the quarry flushed—as 
soon as possible and encouraged by shouts, as falcons are 
unable to kill prey among trees or brush, and soon become 
discouraged if their quarry is not speedily flushed. For 
this reason the most open country accessible should 
always be chosen for the hunting field. When the hawk 
kills, at once approach and call her to the lure, or, better 
still, lift her on the quarry to the wrist and feed the falcon 
from the head and neck of the bird. Hood up when the 
slight meal is finished and he is ready for another flight. 
The hawk inust be always ‘‘fed up” from your hand from 
the body of the last bird killed when the hunt is over; it is 
not all to hood him until the meal is finished, as the ex- 
perience of being carried through the fields—perhaps 
among prancing horses and barking dogs—is very valu- 
able, training the falcon to be regardless of any sight or 


LANIER FALCON. 


sounds, 
feed him, 
A powerful falcon will fly—and this is especially true 
of the dashing pexegrine and lanier—three, four or even 
six times in an afternoon if the individual flights be not 
very fatiguing, and a pair of hawks used alternately will 
afford from eight to eleven flights at slow quarry in a 
day before being fed up. Ifa hawk lose his prey, im- 
mediately swing the well known lure round your head 
and sound your whistle, and when he ‘‘comes in” be sure 
to reward him with some fresh and tender pieces of beef. 
It will never do to allow haggards to be upon the wing 
flying aimlessly around when not waiting on for game. 
Herons, crows, and heavy prey generally is captured 
by stalking with the falcon on your wrist, hooded of 
course. As the game takes to flight, unhood, and toss off 
the hawk. The trained birds are ‘‘served” and ‘‘taken 
up” after the kill precisely as in game hawking, but only 
the strongest and boldest of females are able to fly more 
than once or twice at such prey as geese. gulls, ravens or 
cranes. Should a falcon kill a mile or so away from you, 
and you are unable to ‘‘get in” before he has gorged him- 
self, he will generally be found in some tall tree or on 
some wall of rocks near the remains of the quarry. If 
the lure will not briag him to your call, try the live 
pigeon in a creance, or a dead one, with string attached, 
thrown up to his feet; hawk and pigeon may then be 
pulled down together, for if the falcon once grasps it he 
will not relax his hold. Magpie hawking was and still is, 
with a few gentlemen, a great favorite in England; the 
cunning and alertness of the quarry giving the best pos- 
sible sport. A field is required armed with light whips toe 
put up mag when she takes refuge in bushes and hedges 
to escape the stoops of the peregrine, which she does 
again and again, The chase often lasts twenty minutes 
and covers a mile or more of ground, and often gives 
plenty of hard riding and running for that time. The 
American bluejay might yield similar sport. Woodcock 
also give good sport with peregrines, the hawks bein 
particularly keen after this quarry. Such a chase Noni 
hardly be possible in this county however, save in the 
rare instances when the longbills are found in open 
country which can be run or ridden over. Duck hawk- 
ing can only be practiced in cornfields or open country 
where there are no bodies of water of any considerable 
size—too large to be beaten by a dog—otherwise the 


The bird if well trained will not bate while you 


falcon will always be foiled by the quarry taking to 
water. Almost all game hawking can be conducted on 
foot, but for crow, heron, or haggard hawking the 


falconer should be mounted, and, of course, a ridable 
country must be selected for the hunt. 

All falcons have a highly scientific knowledge of where 
the life les—in which they differ markedly from the 
more clumsy true hawks—and lose no time in killing 
quarry outright: when brought down. Their point of 
attack is usually the head, and grasping a bird by the 
head and neck, they rip open its throat or split its skull 
at once before beginning to tear the prey to pieces. This 
habit gives them an immense advantage, the short- 
winged hawks often being injured by strong-beaked 
quarry, and always wasting their energies in holding down 
prey which they are fully able to killat once. Wild short- 
winged hawks must put their prey to terrible torture, as 
they generally begin to drag out feathers and tear their 
victim without any attempt to kill it outright, 

Fie. 1 is a portrait of an American lanier falcon in the 
adulf plumage; the peculiar markings and the general 
form of the bird are well shown, 

Fig. 2 illustrates the manner of imping a broken feather 
above described; the imping needle is cross lined, and is 
shown in position ready to be pushed up into the two 
quills, RALPH W, SEIss, 


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AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGISTS’ UNION. 


Bulletin No. 2 of the Committee on Protection 
of Birds. 
PROTECTION OF BIRDS BY LEGISLATION. 


4s ULLETIN NO. 1” of the A. O, U. Committee on 


Bird Protection, originally published in Sczence (p. 


160, Supplement, Feb. 26, 1886), and subsequently repub- 
lished in pamphlet form, with some additions, under the 
given above, contained a draft of ‘An GE ae re 
n dra 


title 
Protection of Birds and their Nests and Eggs,” 
ing this proposed act, birds were diyided into two classes, 
ame birds and non-game birds. The game birds were 
efined as ‘‘the Anatidss, commonly known as swans, 


eese, brant, river and sea ducks; the Rallidz, commonly 
1own as rails, coots, mudhens and gallinules; the Limi- 


col, commonly known as shore birds, plovers, surf birds, 
snipe, woodcock, sandpipers, tatlers and curlews; the 
Gallinze, commonly known as wild turkeys, grouse, prairie 
chickens, pheasants, partridges and quails.” There being 
laws relating especially to game birds in most parts of the 
United States and Canada, and they being also more or 
less cared for by various game protective associations, it 
seemed unnecessary to include them in alaw intended 
especially for the protection of song birds and such other 
wild birds as are not properly game birds, for many of 
which latter there is no legislative protection, It seemed 
also desirable to give them protection under a separate 
act rather than to attempt it in a game law, properly so- 
called, since by this method there is less danger of failing 
to accomplish the purpose desired. 

Among the non-game birds, as defined by the proposed 
act, the Committee purposely included a few species 
sometimes regarded as game birds, and in some States 
legalized as such, as the robin, the meadow lark, the bob- 
olink and the flicker or golden-winged woodpecker. The 
act as drawn is also especially intended to give protection 
to the birds of prey, the herons, bitterns, ibises, gulls, 
terns or sea swallows, grebes, etc. Very few of the birds 
of prey are injurious to man, while the greater part of 
them are unquestionably highly beneficial to his inter- 
ests, The law also contemplates protection to crows, 
jays and blackbirds, the Committee being firmly of the 
opinion that much of- the prejudice against these species 
is unfounded. Wild pigeons are included among the 


protected species, In consequence of their recent rapid de- 


crease and probable speedy extirpation, unless some 
means be found to check their present wholesale slaughter 
wherever they still linger in sufficient numbers to make 
their capture or destruction remunerative, 

As the act proposed by the Committee has been sub- 


stantially adopted by the Legislature of the State of New 


York (see Chapter 427 of the Laws of New York, entitled, 
“An act for the preservation of song and wild birds,” 
passed May 20, 1886), it has become the subject of much 
comment and criticism, and much needless alarm has 
arisen in respect to certain of its provisions. In view of 
this the Committee deem it desirable to offer some com- 
ment on its intent and purport. The parts of the law en- 
acted by the Legislature of New York, to which objec- 
tions have been raised, are mainly interpolations in and 
deviations from the act proposed by the Committee; yet 
the New York law seems quite defensible as it stands, 
though open to misinterpretation. The following com- 
mentary is therefore offered respecting it; a transcript of 
the law is subjoined. 
THE NEW YORK LAW, 
Chap. <L27. 
AN ACT for the preservation of song and wild birds, 


Passed May 20, 1886; three-fifths being present; without the 
approval of the Governor.* 

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and 
Assembly, do enact as follows: ‘ ' 

Suction 1. No person in any of the counties of this State, shall 
kill, wound, trap, net, snare, catch with bird lime, or with any 
Similiar substance, poison or.drug, any berd of song or any linnet, 
blue bird, yellow hammer, yellow bird, thrush, woodpecker, cat- 
bird, pewee, swallow, martin, bluejay, oriole, kildce, snowhbird, 
gross beak, bebolink, phoebe bird, humming bird, wren, robin, 
meadow lark or starling, or any other wild bird, other than a game 
bird. Nor shall any person purchase, or have in possession, or ex- 


pose for sale any such song or wild bird, orany part thereof, after 


the same has been killed. For the purpose of this act the follow- 
ing only shall be considered game birds: the Anatidce, commonly 
known as swans, geese, brant, and river and sea ducks; the Ralli- 
da, commonly known as rails, coots, mud-hens and galli mules; 
the Limicolas, conimonly known as shore birds, plovers, surf-birds, 
snipe, woodcock; Sa Ben pote tatlers and curlews; the Gajlins, 
commonly known as wild turkeys, grouse, prairie chickens, pheas- 
ants, parcvidges and quails. 

SHC. 2. No person shall take or needlessly destroy the nest or 
eggs of any song or wild bird. : 

SEC, 3. Sections one and two of this act shall not apply to any 
person holding a certificate giving the right to take birds, and 
their nests and eggs, for scientific purposes, as provided for in 
section four of this act. , 

Sec. 4. Certificates may be granted by any incorporated society 
of natural history in this State, through such persons or officers as 
said society may designate, to any properly accredited person of 
the age of eighteen years or upward, permitting the holder thereof 
to collect birds, their nests or eges, for strictly scientific purposes 
enly. In order to obtain such certificate, the applicant for the 
same must present to the person or persons having the power to 
grant said certificates, written testimonials from two well-known 
scientific men, certify’ng to the good character and fitness of said 
applicant to be intrusted with such privilege; must pay to said 
persous or officers one dollar to defray the neccessary expenses at- 
tending the granting of such certificates; and must file with said 
persons or olicers a properly executed bond, in the sum of two 
hundred dollars, Aigner. by two responsible citizens of the State as 
sureties. This boud shall be forfeited to the State, and the certi- 
ficate become void, upon proof that the holder of sacha certificate 
has killed any bird, or taken the nest or eges of any bird, for other 
than the purposes named in sections three and four of this act, and 
shall be futher subject for each such offense to the penalties pro- 
vided therefor in sections one and two cf this act. : 

SEC. 5. The certificates authorized by this act shall be in force 
for one year only trom the date of their issue, and shall not be 
transferable. . 

Suo, 6, The English or European house sparrow (Passer domesti- 
eus) is not included among the birds protected by thisact. _ 

SEC. 7. Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of 
this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by 
imprisonment in the county jail or penitentiary, of not less than 
five normore than thirty days, or to a fine of not less than ten nor 
more than fifty dollars, cr both, at the discretion of the court 

Sue, 8. Inallactions for the recovery of penalties under this act, 
one-half of the recovery shall belong to the plaintiff, and the re- 
mainder shall belong to the county where the offense is committed, 
except if the offense be committed in the city and county of New 
von ae remaining one-half shall be paid to the chamberlain of 
said city. 

55. 9. All acts or parts of acts inconsistent with, or contrary to 
the provisions of this act, are hereby appealed. 

Sexo. 10. This act shall take effect immediately. 

STATE oF NEw YORK, l oa 
Office of the Secretary of State, °°" 

[ have compared the preceding with the original law on file in 
this ofSce, and do hereby certify that the same is a correct tran- 
script therefrom and of the whole of said original law. 

FREDERICK COOK, Secretary of State, 


*Not returned by the Governor within ten days after it was presented ot 
him, and became a law without his signature. [Art. [V., Sec. 9, Constitution 
of the State of New York,] 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


(1.) In Section 1 the phrase ‘tor any part thereof” in the 
sentence, ‘‘Nor shall any person purchase or have in pos- 
session or expose for sale any such song or wild bird, or 
any part thereof, after the same has been killed,” has 
been construed as rendering liable to prosecution under 
this act any person having a cabinet of bird skins or of 
mounted birds collected for scientific purposes, or any 
birds stuffed as objects of curiosity or ornament, It has 
also been claimed that taxidermists and milliners holding 
birds in stock for sale are liable to prosecution, and like- 
wise that ladies may be arrested for wearing birds or parts 
of any birds protected by this act. On this point it is 
sufficient to say, in the words of the Committee’s coun- 
sel, Mr, Edward R. Johnes, that ‘‘No criminal law can 
be retroactive, and that the penalty can only be inflicted 
on showing that the bird exposed for sale or worn was 
killed after the passage of the act. * * * Ha post 
facto laws are not constitutional, and vested rights can- 
not be attacked. Any one, therefore, having a bird’s 
head or skin in his or her possession could oppose any 
arrest unless it be proved that the bird was killed after 
the passage of the act.” This, of course, is not only the 
legal but the common-sense interpretation of the law. On 
the other hand, possession of a freshly-killed bird, ‘‘or 
parts thereof,” would be proof of violation of the law. A 
taxidermist, unless legally authorized to collect birds 
for scientific purposes, having in possession a freshly 
killed bird or a bird mounted from a recently killed speci- 
men, would be liable to arrest, even though he did not 
kill the bird or even own it or offer it for sale. Tt is suf- 
ficient simply that he has it in possession. If, however, 
the bird was Inlled by a person holding a permit under 
the law granting permission to take birds for scientific 
purposes, certification of the fact to the taxidermist by 
the owner of the bird would be protection to the taxider- 
mist from prosecution, It, therefore, would be well for 
taxidermists to require from their customers a written 
statement to the effect that the’ birds placed in their 
hands for preparation were not killed in violation of law, 
and that they refuse to receive freshly-killed birds the 
owners of which are unable to make a truthful statement 
to this effect. ~ 


2.) It has been assumed that the wording of Section 1 is 
such that, by implication, game birds may be shot, snared, 
trapped, etc., at any time. The Committee’s counsel 
states that there is nosuch implication in the wording of 
the act; but adds that the exception should be made 
clearer, as, perhaps, by the insertion after the words 
“came birds” the words ‘fall of which are governed by 
special laws relating to each, and are not intended to be 
affected by this act,” 


(3.) In Section 2 of the New York law (‘‘No person shall 
take or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any song or 
wild bird’), as also in the Committee’s draft, the 
word ‘‘needlessly” is considered as affording a possible 
loophole of escape in case of prosecution, It was 
intended to cover merely cases of accidental or unavoida- 
ble destruction, as in the destruction of nests and eggs of 
birds in the prosecution of agriculture, aseby mowing 
machines, horse rakes, plowing, etc. As prosecution in 
such cases of destruction would be doubtless for malicious 
purposes, and is not likely to often occur, it seems better 
to strengthen the law by omitting the word in question. 

(4.) Section 4 of the New York law and Section 3 of the 
Comunittee’s draft, relating to the granting of permits for 
collecting birds, their nests and eggs for scientific pur- 
poses, contain the restriction that the person receiving 
such a permit must be of the age of eighteen years or 
upward, ‘This portion of the law has been strongly 
objected to on the ground that it is an injustice to any 
person below the age of eighteen years who désires to 
engage in the scientific study of ornithology, since a boy 
of twelve, or even younger, who isa ‘‘born ornithologist,” 
is not only capable of making good collections, butis often 
an acute and trustworthy field naturalist. The other 
restrictions of Section 4 seem an ample safeguard against 
the abuse of the permit clause, since not only the good 
character and fitness of the applicant must be certified to 
by the written testimonials of two well-lmown scientific 
men, but he must furnish bonds in the sum of $200, for- 
feitable to the State on proof that he has taken birds for 
other than scientific purposes, The Committee therefore 
now cousider that an age restriction in reference to per- 
mits granting permission to collect birds for scientific 
purposes is unnecessary and inexpedient. 

(5.) The penalty for each offense suggested by the Com- 
mittee in its proposed act was a ‘‘fine of five dollars, or 
imprisonment for ten days, or both, at the discretion of 
the court.” In the New York law any violation of the 
act makes the offender “punishable by imprison- 
ment in the county jail or penitentiary, of [for] not less 
than five nor mere than thirty days, or to a fine of not 
less than ten nor more than fifty dollars, or both, at the 
discretion of the court.” In view of the customar 
leniency of judges in such cases, the Committee, by ad- 
vice of its attorney, now approves of the penalty enjoined 
by the New York law. 

(7.) Section 8 of the New York law provides that one- 
half of the fines recovered in all actions under the law 
shall go to the plaintiff, which is an acceptable provision 
additional to the Committee’s draft. 

(8.) Section 4 contains a clerical error in the last line, 
where ‘‘Sections 1 and 2” should read Section 7,” which, 
however, fortunately does not seriously impair the 
efficiency of the law. 


REVISED DRAFT, 


A new draft of the proposed act for the protection of 
birds, modified as already indicated, is now offered to 
legislators and the general public as a guide in framing 
laws for the protection of such native wild birds as are 
not properly to be considered as game birds, each point of 
which has been most carefully considered by the Commit- 
tee, aided by ee aha legal advice. The proposed act 
as revised here follows: 


AN ACT for the protection of birds and their nests and eggs. 


Suction 1. Any person who shall, within the State of 1 
kill any wild bird other than a game bird, or unehaee, offer or 
expose for sale any such wild bird, after it thas been ed, shall 
for each offense be subject to a fine of not less than ten nor more 
than fifty dollars, or are Dee ece for not less than five nor more 
than thirty cares or both, at the discretion of the court. For the 

urpose of this act the following only shall be considered game 

irds: The Anatide, commonly known as swans, geese, brant, and 
river and sea ducks; the Rallidss, commonly known as rails, coots, 
mud-hens and gallinules; the Limicolm, commonly known as shore 
birds, ployers, surf-birds, snipe, woodcock, sandpipers, tatlers and 
eurlews;. the Galling, commonly known as wild. urkeys, grouse, 
prairie chickens, pheasants, partridges and quails, all of which 


ier 


v. 1, B86, 


are governed by specific laws affecting each, and are not Intended 
whe plieues by tiis De hall, avitliin the S 

EC. 2. y person who shall, within the State of take: 
destroy the nest or the eggs of any wild bird, shall be Subject tor 
each offense to a fine of not less than ten nor more than fitty dol- 
lars, or imprisonment for not less than five nor more than thirty 
days, or both, at the discretion of the court. ' ; 

Suc. 3. Sections 1 and 2 of this act shall not apply to any person 
holding a permit giving the right to take birds, or their nests and 
eges, for scientific purposes, as provided for in Section ¢ of this act. 

x0, 4. Permits may be granted by [here follow the names of 
tlie persons, if any, duly authorized by this act to grant such per- 
mits], or by any incorporated society of natur history in the 
State, through such persons or officers as said society may desig- 
nate, to any properly accredited person, Perens the holder 
thereof to collect birds, their nests or eggs, for strictly scientific 
purposes. In order tofobtain such permit, the applicant for the 
same must present to the person or persons having the power to 
grant said permit, written testimonials from two well-known 
scientific men, certifying to the good character and fitness of said 
applicant to be intrusted with such privilege; must pay to said 
persons or officers one dollar to defray the necessary expenses at- 
tending the granting of such permits; and must file with said 
petoes or officers a properly executed bond, in the sum of two 
undred dollars, eiened by two responsible citizens of the State as 
sureties, This bond shall be forfeited to the State, and the permit 
become yoid, upon proof that the holder of such permit has killed 
any bird, or taken the nestor eggs of any bird, for other than the 
purpose named in Sections 3 and 4 of this act, and shall be further 
subject for each such offense to the penalties provided therefore 
in Sections 1 and 2 of this act.. 

8x0, 5. The permits authorized by this act shall be in force for 

gne oe only from the date of their issue, and shall not be trans- 
evable. 
S£0.6. The English or European house-sparrow (Passer domes- 
ticus) is not included among the birds protected by this act. 

Sec, 7.. In all actions for the recovery of penalties under this 
act, one-half of the recovery shall belong to the plaintiff, and the 
remainder shall be paid to the county treasurer of the county 
where the offense is committed. 

Src. 8, All acts, or parts of acts, heretofore passed, inconsistent 
with or contrary to the provisions of this act, are hereby repealed. 

Sec. 9. This act shall take effect upon its passage, 


COMMENT. 
Jt will be noticed that in Sec. 1 the different species of 


birds intended to be protected are not separately enumer- 
ated. Some attempt at such an enumeration is made in 


the New York law, as, indeed, is the case in most similar 


acts passed by the various States. As the birds intended 
to be protected by this and similar acts include about two- 
thirds to three-fourths of the birds of any area affected by 
such an act, or over two hundred species, it is impractic- 
able to enumerate them; the brief enumerations usually 
attempted are so imperfect and are couched insuch vague 
terms that in many cases conviction could be evaded on 
technicalities, owing to the looseness of the language usu- 
ally employed in such acts. In the present draft the few 
groups of birds not covered by the proposed act are alone 
specified, and explicitly so through the use of the techni- 
cal names commonly employed in ornithology for the 
designation of these groups. This leaves the application 
of the act unequivocal and exact—a most desirable point 
to secure. The phraseology of Sec. 1 of the New York 
law, however, is not particularly objectionable, since the 
phrase ‘‘or any wild Bird other than a game bird,” covers 
all the species intended to be protected not particularly 
mentioned, 

Sec, 2 of the act requires no comment, 

Sec. 3 is intended to legalize the taking of birds, their 
nests and eggs for ey, scientific purposes only, as for 
scientific museums and by persons seriously engaged in 
the scientific study of birds. In this section and:in 
the following one the word permit is substituted for the 
word certificate, simply on account of its being a fitter 
term to use. 

Sec, 4. This provision is intended to be so strict in its 
requirements that only a person who is ge) entitled 
to a permit will be able to secure one. ae persons will 
cheerfully submit to the trouble necessary to obtain a per- 
mit, in behalf of the proper protection of our birds, 

The act contemplates vesting with authority to issue 
oe only such persons or agents as will be most 

ikely to exercise due care in regard to the fitness of ap- 

licants to receive them, It is accordingly placed in the 

ands of incorporated societies of natural history, but 
authorizes its delegation to such State officers as may be 
especially designated for that purpose, as game commis- 
sioners or game wardens. But preferably, for obvious 
reasons, such authority should be delegated only to incor- 
porated scientific societies, who, through their executive 
officers, or through committees specially appointed for 
the purpose, are naturally the best judges of the fitness of 
applicants to receive permits. It is desirable that the 
methods of procedure under Section 4 should be as nearly - 
uniform as possible, as regards especially the character 
of the bond, and the applicant’s testimonials and other 
obligations. 

The following series of blanks, prepared and already in 
use under the New York law, are herewith submitted as 
having satisfactorily stood the test of actual use. It may 
be premised that form *“‘A” is sent in answer to an appli- 
cation for a permit, with which forms ‘‘B” and ‘‘C” are 
to be faclodeth When these are returned and found to be 
satisfactory, form '*D” gives notice that the application is 
granted and states what other requirements areneces 
to receive the permit, Form ‘‘B” is the permit itself. 
Form ‘‘F” gives notice of the expiration of the permit 
and directions for obtaining its renewal; this, of course, is 
not to be sent until near the end of the term for which a 
permit is originally issued. 

The headings of forms ‘‘A,” *D,” “E” and “F” should 
be changed to suit the circumstances of their issue, as re- 
gards the society or officers from whom they may 
emanate: : - 


[A] American Museum of Natural History, 
_ (INCORPORATED MAy, 1869), 
Central Park (77th St. & sth Aveé.), 


New York Citi.....i.s00..-2. 4... 188 
SIR; 


In answer to your request for a certificate F ep you to take 
birds and their nests and eags for scientifie purposes under the 
Laws of the State of New York, I inclose an obligation, in signing 
which you promise to take specimens only for scientific purposes 
and to strictly observe the letter and spirit of the laws of this 
State for the preservation of birds. 

This obligation must be accompanied by a properly executed bond 
in the sum of two hundred dollars, and by the indorsement here- 
with sent, signed by two responsible scientific men to whom the 
President of the American Museum of Natural History* can refer. 

No notice will be taken of any application which does not con- 
form to the requirements here prescribed. ; 

If the certificate is granted, a fee of one dollar will be charged 
to cover the expenses attending the granting of such certificates. 


dddate sever es sy President. 
N, B,—The bond must be executed strictly in accordance with 


Section 4 of Chapter 427 of the Laws of the State of New York, # 
copy of which Act is herewith inclosed, 


*Here may be substituted the name of the officer, the society, or the 
properly appointed agent. 


Sere eee er eee 


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{B] : : 
_ Application for a permit to collect birds for sctentific 
purposes under the provisions of Chapter 427 of 
the Laws of the State of New York. 48 
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, a resident of 
Resco hoe Me eM ee EP toe te ube Made: +-,d0 
hereby apply to the President of the American Museum of Natural 
History oF New York City, for a permit granting the right 
to collect birds, their nests and eggs, for strictly scientific pur- 
ses only, in accordance with Chapter 427 of the Laays of the 
State ot New York, being an Act passed May £0, 1886, entitled “An 
Actfor the preservation of Songand Wild Birds.” ldo hereby 
agree and promise that in availing myself of this privilege, I will 


wh ebeeee : 


- strictly comply with the spirit and letter of the Act above cited. 


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Lherewith inclose my bond, duly executed in accordance with 
said Act, and the eee indorsement of two scientilic men, car 
tifying to my good character and fituess to be intrusted with sueh 
& privilege. 

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PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL 
HISTORY, of the City of New York, in the just and full sum of 
Two Hunprep DOLLARS lawful money of the United States, to be 
paid to the TREASURER OF THE Srarp OF New YORK, for which 
payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, 
executors, or administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by 
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eightye fi hs 

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OF NATURAL History, of the Citz of New York, to collect birds, 
their nests or eggs, for strictly scientific purposes only, under the 
provisions of Chapter 427 of the Lawsotf the State of New York, 
which Chapter is “An Act fcr the Preservation of Song and Wild 
Birds,” passed May 20, 1886; now the conditions of the foregoing 
obligations are such, that if the said....... .........55. +  apiaeets 
hes ee ee oie oem -shall abstain from any infringement of 
said Act, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to be and re- 
main in full force and virtue. 
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[D.] American Museum of Natwral History, 
(INCORPORATED May, 1869), 
(Central Park 77th St, & 8th Ave.), 
’ NCW MEO TPAC UY, fo 32265 26 ao. 38 18S 
DEAR Str: 


The President of the American Museum of Natural History* has 
decided to grant your application for a permit ‘to collect birds, 
their nests or eggs, for strictly scientific pURDOSES only,”* in accord- 
ance with Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter 427 of the Laws of the State 
ot New York for 1886, entitled, ‘An Actfor the preservation of 
Song and Wild Birds.” oF cet : 

To cover expenses incurred for postage, printing, etc., you will 
be charged $1, on receipt of which said permit will be mailed 
TOW OUT acces aN Une we VM CAE hy ho care a hoe President. 


[E.] 


(Tuts Permit Exprres Joby 1, 188... AND is NoT TRANSFERABLE. ] 


American Museum of Natwral History, 
(INCORPORATED MAY, 1869), 
Central Park (77th St. & sth A.), 


New: York City....... eh Dee 188 


The President of the American Museum_of Natural History* 
having received satisfactory evidence that Mr..................... 5 
Of eisai eee Reet ected Magee at sah ih 7,18 engaged in the 
scientific study of Ornithology and in the collection of wild birds, 
birds’ nests and eggs for scientific purposes, does hereby, in 
accordance with Chapter 427 of the Laws of the State of New York, 

rant him a permit on the condition that he will faithfully observe 
his written promise to the President to obey the letter and spirit 
of the Act for the “Preservation of Song and Wild Birds;” and in 
ease of wanton destruction of birds or birds’ eggs, or killing birds 
for merely ornamental purposes, or for any other breach of said 
promise, by the said ] this certificate 
shall be revoked, and notice of such revocation given in any 
manner the President may think best, 

The holder of this permit shall not take nor kill any game 
bird, nor destroy their eggs, contrary to the Laws of New York, 
enacted for the protection or preservation of game birds, 

This permit expires the first day of July, eighteen hundred 
and eighty: , and is not transierable. The holder thereof is 
not authorized to collect specimens in defiance of local laws or 
Tegulations, nor in violation of laws against trespass on private 
property. j 

, President. 


Co a ct a ee ia a rl 


Ce CC rae eee es 


*Or whoever the proper authority may chance to be, 


[Fd American Museum of Natwral History, 
(INCORPORATED LAY, 1869), x 
Central Park (77th St. & 8th Ave,), : 
NG OFT: Obi, a, cee cene toca 188 
DEAR Str: 


I beg to notify Ee that the permit given to you by the President 
of the American Museum of Natural History in accordance with 
Chapter 427 of the Laws of the State of New York—an Actfor the 
“Preservation of Song and Wild Birds”—expires July 1,188—, If 
you desire its renewal under the same obligations, you will 
please return this circular with your name and address subscribed 


and the sum of one dollar, on receipt of which a new permit will be 
sent to you. Respectfully, 
tec tse eee .- President, 


i 4 

Sec. 5. The permits are issued for one year only, and- 
are not transferable. The bond, however, may stand in- 
definitely, or until canceled, and the permit be annually 
renewed at the owner’s option, in virtue of tha bond con- 
tinuing in force, 

The remaining sections of the 
comment. beyond that already ma 
New York law. 


ne act need no 
@ in speaking of the 


ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS, 


Any constable or police officer may be called upon to 
make arrests under legislative acts for the protection of 
birds; if they fail to take proper action, through indiffer- 
ence or from other causes, complaints for neglect of duty 
should be duly lodged against them. To secure more 
efficient enforcement of such laws it would be well to 
have ofiicers specially appointed for the purpose, say one 
for each county, whose duties should be similar to those 
of game wardens—namely, to arrest and prosecute vio- 
lators of the law. The paid agents—nearly five thousand 
in number—of the American Humane Association may 
also be called upon to assist in their enforcement. 


PURPOSE AND OBJECTS OF THE PROPOSED ACT. 


The primary purpose of the proposed act is the preven- 
tion of the slaughter of birds for millinery use, and by 
thoughtless men and boys in mere sport or to gratify a 
destructive propensity. Asis well known, boys destroy 
countless numbers of the nests and eggs of birds, and even 
of birds themselves—the latter not only with guns, but 
especially by use of slings, catapults or pea-shooters—sim- 
ply for mischievous pleasure. It may not be so well- 
known that many men thoughtlessly shoot hundreds and 
even thousands of swallows, swifts, nighthawks, gulls, 
terns, herons and other birds, including even ducks and 
other waterfowl, simply for the practice of shooting on 
the wing, or to gratify a desire to killsomething. As 
they make no use of the birds thus killed, their only profit 
from such heartless destruction is the satisfaction of ex- 
ercising or displaying their skill as marksmen, It is need- 
less to say that such proceedings are wanton and barbar- 
ous, without excuse or defence, and should be summarily 
stopped, 

The proposed act is not intended to interfere with the 
wearing of decorations made from the feathers of domes- 
ticated birds, or from birds lawfully killed as game, or 
with the use of ostrich plumes. The wings and other 
parts of grouse, partridges, pheasants, ptarmigans, ducks, 
etc., employed so extensively for hat trimmings, are not 
objectionable from the point of view of bird protection. 


GENERAL REMARES AND SUGGESTIONS. 


In any prohibitory legislation the ‘‘greatest good to the 
greatest number” is the first point to be considered. It is 
with this principle in view that the above draft of a pro- 
tective bird act has been drawn. Hence if it can be shown 
that certain birds are included by it among those to be 
protected, which for any reason it is unwise to protect, as 
for example, the birds of prey, crows, jays, blackbirds, 
the robin and the bobolink, the Committee is quite will- 
ing to see protection withheld from them, The United 
States Department of Agriculture, through its Division of 
Economic Ornithology, in charge of an expert natural- 
ist, Dr. C. Hart Merriam, is at present thoroughly investi- 
gating these and similar problems, and doubtless will be 
able soon to throw much light upon the real economic 
status of these and many other species, but for the pres- 
sent the Committee believe, judging from the evidence 
already at hand, that it Senile be detrimental to the public 
interest to declare the species in question unentitled to 
protection. 

Again, while itis desirable to secure uniformity through- 
out the country in laws for the protection of birds, the 
conditions may so far vary in different portions of the 
country as to warrant deviations and exceptions for some 
parts which would be unnecessary in others. The bobo- 
link affords a notable case; throughout its breeding area, 
in the Northern States, it is unquestionably a useful in- 
sect destroyer as well as one of the most vivacious and 
pleasing of song birds; in the Southern States its dep- 
redations during its migrations on the rice crop are 
unquestionably of serious magnitude, How it had best 
be treated at large is not, therefore, an easily solved 
problem, And the same is to some extent true of the 
various species of blackbirds. These are problems of the 
future, however, rather than of the present. 

Another question of moment is the proper attitude of 
the law toward taxidermists, who, as a class, are valuable 
aids of the scientific museum and the ornithologist. The 
mounting of birds, single or in groups, as objects of orna- 
ment or interest, is not objectionable, since they are in- 
structive and tend to foster a taste for natural history 
studies, the number so'used being comparatively small, 

The preparation of skins, also a legitimate part of a 
taxidermist’s work, is, however, more open to abuse, 
since it is in this form that birds find a ready sale for 
illegitimate uses, Many taxidermists are unquestionably 
upright and conscientious men, who scorn becoming ac- 
cessories to the milliner’s art; to such it would be proper 
to grant permits for collecting specimens. But many 
are notoriously unscrupulous, and consequently unfit to 
be trusted with such a privilege. Such persons, however, 
would doubtless be unable to furnish satisfactory testi- 
monials of good character and fitness, or the necessary 
bonds. But special care should be exercised both in 
issuing the permits and in guarding against their abuse. 


EFFECT OF THE NEW YORK LAW AND OF THE MOVEMENT 
IN BEHALF OF THE BIRDS. 


It is impossible to say to just whatextent the New York 
law for the protection of birds is enforced, but it is 
evidently far from a ‘‘dead letter.” In the vicinity of 
New York city, at least, there have been a number of suc- 
cessful prosecutions for shooting robins. These have had 
a salutary effect, not only for the protection of robins, but 
for bobolinks, meadow Jarks and golden-winged wood- 
peckers, The existence of the law appears to be not only 
generally known, but it inspires caution on the part of 
market dealers, taxidermists and bird shooters who have 
been publicly warned against its violation. Infringe- 
ments of the law are doubtless still not rare, but they are 
generally covert, and it is evident that if a little more 
interest were shown in its enforcement it would soon be 
properly respected. 

Public sentiment in behalf of the better protection of 
our smaller native birds has evidently been deeply 
aroused, especially against their use for millinery pur- 
poses. The press at large has so generally supported the 
movement, and so thoroughly made known the extent of 
the wholesale destruction of birds for hat decoration, that 
at least the more intelligent women of the country can 
no longer sin ignorantly in the matter of wearing birds 
for personal adornment. In this good work the AUDUBON 
Society, through its publications and earnest workers, 
has done eminent service, its co-operation with the A. O. 
U. Committee having been most he: and efficient. 
The result of the agitation is easily seen in the compara- 


tive absence at the present time of song birds on women’s 
hats, While the plumage of birds is still extensively 
worn, it has notably changed in character, and consists 
mainly of (1) materials of legitimate origin, as the wings 
and other parts of game birds, domestic fowls and pigeons, 
and ostrich plumes, or.(2) of bright-plumaged exotic 
species, chiefly South American, East Indian and 
African, such as parrots, trogons, toucans, humming birds, 
birds of paradise, grackles, starlings, fruit pigeons, ete. 
Terns, shore birds, dyed grebe plumage and egret plumes, 
are, however, still frequent, and the heads or other parts 
of owls and small hawks are sparingly used, as are also 
the wings of the golden-winged woodpecker. But the 
bunches of kinglets, warblers, sparrows and other song: 
birds, which a year since so conspicuously disgraced the 
headgear of so many women, have almost entirely disap- 
peared. It is an encouraging fact that dealers who here- 
tofore so largely furnished the milliners with native birds, 
report that their orders for such materials are now only 
one-tenth to one-twentieth as numerous as they were a 
year ago, It is also highly encouraging to note that such 
trimmings are now confined to the lower grades of goods, 
and therefore, itis almost needless to say, to the lower 
ranks of wearers. The wealthier and more cultivated 
women of the land employ other and far more tasteful 
hat trimmings, as one can easily see, not only by a visit 
to the millinery establishments, but by observation on the 
street, in churches, theaters and other public assemblies. 
It is no longer in ‘‘good form” for a lady to appear in a 
hat embellished with dead song birds or sea fowl, and the 
old stock carried over by the trade is evidently being: 
a off slowly and through the medium of low caste 
goods, 

On the whole it may therefore be safely assumed that 
the effort in behalf of the birds has produced most excel- 
lent results, far better than even the most sanguine could 
have anticipated, while the outlook for the future is full 
of encouragement. But the time has not yet come when 
effort in this direction may be safely relaxed, There is 
much still to be done, and now that public sentiment has 
been so thoroughly and favorably aroused, the way is 
clearly open to the enforcement of more intelligent and 
efficient legal protection for our birds. 

In this connection another point is worthy of attention, Of 
late a new phase of the “‘bird-wearing craze” has become 
conspicuous, namely, the wearing of sandpipers, plovers, 
“snipe” and other shore birds, which during the last few 
months have been slaughtered especially to furnish mate- 
rial for the milliner’s art, their destruction for this pur- 
pose proving more remunerative than for legitimate use 
as game, This isa matter that should earnestly interest 
sportsmen and game protective associations, as well as 
bird lovers and philanthropists, and means should be 
speedily devised for checking this new enterprise of the 
milliners and their bird-wearing patrons. 


The Committee of the American Ornithologists’ Union 
on Bird Protection has thus far met the considerable ex- 
pense incurred for printing, postage and the distribution 
of its Bulletin by assessments upon its members, except 
the sum of one hundred dollars, presented to it by friends 
of the cause it represents. Further pecuniary aid would 
enable the Committee to publish and distribute additional 
matter of importance relating to bird protection and 
otherwise aid its work. Itis hoped that this mere state« 
ment of its needs will prove an effective appeal to the 
friends of the causé. Remittances may be sent to Mr. 
Wm. Dutcher, treasurer of the committee, 51 Liberty 
street, New York city, or to the chairman, Mr. George B, 
Sennett, 

The committee is desirous of co-operating with all per- 
sons or societies interested in bird protection. The head- 
quarters of the committee are at the American Museum | 
of Natural History, Seventy-seventh street and Highth 
avenue, New York city, N. Y., where the officers or any 
of the members may be addressed. 

GmORGE B, SENNETT, Chairman, 
EUGENE P, BICKNELL, Secretary, 
WILLIAM DUTCHER, Treasurer, 
J. A. ALLEN, 

WILLIAM BREWSTER, 

MONTAGUE CHAMBERLAIN, 

L, S. Fostrr, 

Cou, N, 8. Goss, 

Dr. GEORGE B. GRINNELL, 

Dr. J. B. HoLpEr, 


‘ Committee. 


AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGISTS’ UNton.—The fourth Con- 
gress of the American Ornithologists’ Union will convene 
in Washington, D, C,, Tuesday, November 16, 1886, at 
11 o’clock, A. M. The meetings will be held in the 
Lecture Room of the U. §. National Museum. The 
presentation of ornithological papers is expected to form 
a prominent feature of the meetings, and all members, 
both active and associate, are earnestly requested to con- 
tribute. A large attendance of associate members. is 
hoped for. ' 


THE OTTER IN CONNECTICOUT.—Three otters (Lutra 
canadensis) were captured in Marlboro, Conn., Oct. 6, by 
a Mr, Buell, The young of the year, a male and female, 
are in the collection of Dr. A, K. Fisher, of Washington, 
D. C., the adult female being in my cabinet. Mr. Buell 
informs me that he has seen tracks of another since he 
killed the others.—Joun H. Sag (Portland, Conn.) 


PinE FINCHES IN MAINE.—I have recently seen large 
flocks of pine finches (C. pinws) ; have not observed them 
in this locality for three years before. Several specimens 
of Acadian owl (NV. acadica) have been sent me for 
mounting thepast week.—M, (North Cumberland county, 
Maine). 


RECENT ARRIVALS ATTHE PHILADELPHIA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN. 
—Purchased—One white-throated capucin (Cebus hypoleucus); 
three common macaques (Macacus cynomolgus) ; one Guinea baboon 
(Cynocephalus sphinx); two sooty mangabeys (Cercocebus fuligino- 
sus); six rhesus Macaques (Macdcus erythroeus) 3, two rose-bill 
parrakeets (Platycercus eximius) ; one common tropial (Ieterus vul- 
garis); one pine snake (Pityophis menanoleucus), and two banded 
rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus). Presented—Two fish hawks 
(Pandion haliaetus); one red-tailed buzzard (Butco boreaiis): one 
mocking bird (Turdus polygiottus); two white crowned-pigeons 
(Columba leucocephela), and four alligators (Alligator mississip- 


piensts). 


A SURPLUS OF OVER $7,000,000 is the solid guaranty offered by 
the Travelers, of Hartford, Conn., that all just claims will be paid 
in full, as they always have been.— Adv. 


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FOREST AND STREAM: [Nov. 11, i888, 


AN ARKANSAS IDYL. 
BY “NESSMUE.” 


Suggested: by newspaper accounts of a Southern family feud, in 
which the adult males on either side were nearly exterminated— 
the feud being finally settled by intermarriage.] 


W a half decayed log cabin, on the shore of Apple Lake, 

Dwelt a lank, ill-fayored squatter by the name of Poker Jake, 
(Which his real name was Likens), and he raised a motley crew 
Of tow-headed sons and daughters, as such fellows mostly do, 
Without culture or good manners, and with no regard for law, 
Trained to loafing, drinking, fighting, and to fish and shoot and 

chay. 


Seven miles below O]d Likens, by a marshy, muddy sloo, 

At the turning of the river, lived Old Simmons and his crew; 
And as between the fathers or the sons of either gang, 

Tt would be very hard to say which most deserved to hang, 
And yet, though they were ornery, it must be freely owned, 
They were exceeding chivalric—surprisingly high-toned. 

One of them might abstract a horse, or rob the mail by night— 
But just insinuate he lied—he’d slice you up on sight. 


Now, old man Likens had a mule, a spike-tailed smoky gray, 
Which Ikey Simmons found at large, and claimed it as a stray, 
And took it off and sold it, and pocketed the dust, 

Whicn filled the tribe of Poker Jake with anger and disgust. 
Then Yancey Likens took his gun and sallied out alone, 

And soon the tribe of Simmons had a funeral of their own. 


Such summary proceedings in a rural neighborhood 
Produce unpleasant feelings, and result in nothing good. 
For Davis Simmons took his gun, and laid for Poker Jake, 
And shot him, catching catties, in a dugout on the lake. 


Then all the neighbors felt that this had gone too deep for fun, 
And that a deadly quarrel] had undoubtedly begun. 

For Yancey Likens at the graye was heard to swear aloud, 
He'd lay for every Simmons and exterminate the crowd! 

Tt was a rash expression. and could only be condoned 

By the fact that he was fiery, and uncommonly high-toned. 
Likewise he was the coolest man, and hardest shot by odds— 
He had been known to hit a deer at five and forty rods. 


The Simmons cabin faced the sloo, with just a path between, 
And on the other side came down the forest, dense and green. 
And just within the forest’s edge, besids a sycamcre, 

Did Yancey Likens take his stand, to watch the cabin door. 

And when he saw Old Simmons come meandering round the sloo, 
He took a rest across a log, and bored him through and through! 


Old Simmous had a daughter—Martha Washington by name, 

A round-limbed, blue-eyed, handsome jade, of most decided game. 
And ghe had loved this Yancey—but that was over now— 

She took a shotgun from iis hooks, and registered a vow. 

She loaded up both barrels with the biggest kind of shot, 

And went gunniug after Yancey. Yancey, he got up and got. 

He was as brave in single fight as any man unhung, 

But could he harm the girl he loyed, so brave, so fair and young? 


And so, although she prowled around, and hid beside the road, 
And bushwhacked every cowpath that led to his abode, 

And though Ma'am Likens got a charge of bird shot in a place 
That caused her to repose at night by lying on her face, 

And though old granuy Simmons, picking chips beside her door, 
Got hit just where Ma’am Likens had been hit the week before, 
And though Andrew Jackson Likens got a bullet in his thigh, 
She could get no shot at Yancey. Yancey held his hand too high. 
Perhaps if Yancey chose to tell, he might explain just how 

Ti happened no one shot at her in all this precious row. 


But, anyway, she had her way, and played the Indian scout, 
Until one afternoon, when strength and pluck were giving out, 
She sought a quiet spot, and scraping leaves into a heap, 

But meaning still to keep awake, dropped calmly off to sleep, 
And dreamed her love dream o’er again,and that ’twas early spring, 
And Yaucey Likens came to her, and brought the wedding ring, 
But when he strove to put it on, she saw it, with alarm, 

Expand, and slip above her hand, and rest upon her arm. 

And then the ring began to shrink, until it grew so tight, 

The sharp compzvession caused her pain, and woke her in a fright. 
And then she saw, with sudden fear, a pair of brawny fists, 

That most uncompromisingly imprisoned both her wrists! 


She fought like any mountain cat, and in her struggles swore 

She never had been so misused by any man before. 

She wrenched herself as she had been an acrobat on show, 

And shrieked, “‘You low-down, ornery pup, how dar you squeeze 
meso!” 


But still the iron grip remained, and o’er her shoulders fell 
The steady gaze of steel-gray eyes—the eyes she knew so welll 
A laughing face looked down on hers, and all in vain she tried 
To free herself, and then—and then she wilted down and cried. 


* * x ~ so * ” * me 


Ma'am Likens, with a water-gourd, went hobbling to the spring. 
She was toa old and lame to dance—too cussed mad to sing. 

She crooned and grumbled in her wrath, until she met her son, 
A-galivanting down the path. with Martha Washington! 


Wo matter how they compromised each ugly word and deed— 
Young Yancey had the leading mind—and leading minds will lead. 


They sent young Thomas Benton Likens off to bring a priest, 
Likewise, a keg of applejack—ten gallons at the least. 

The tribe of Simmons all came up—the Likenses were there, 

The neighbors swore they ne’er before had seen a bride so fair.* 
Young Yancey led the festive dance, with Martha at his side, 
While Montagues and Capulets pranced after them with pride. 
Ma’am Likens, primed with applejack, went halting thro’ a reel, 
While granny Simmons in her chair, kept time with toe and heel. 


They smoked the fragrant cob of peace, they drank their toddy hot, 
They swore an everlasting truce and sealed it on the spot, 

By digging underneath a tree a narrow graye and deep, 

And burying the tomahawk where Martha went to sleep. 


*This was written years before Joaquin Miller’s “William Brown, of 
Oregon,” saw the light. 


Concrrnine Coors.—Editor Forest and Stream: 1 
notice in your columns from time to time enthusiastic 
accounts of very enjoyable coot shooting on the eastern 
coast. Now, if this coot is the same black, long, straight- 
necked, tame, tough, fishy, entirely non-edible, useless 
bird that is Bee coot on the southern coast, I am 
entirely unable to 
ing him, her or it. 
his ar. 
duck of the 
eommon on the New England coast.] 


erceive wherein lies the sport of kill- | prohibiting sportsmen from out of the State from taking 

Vill the ardent coot shooter rise with ; moose, deer or caribou, or not givin 

gument?—O. O, 8. [He is not, but is a black sea | 
genus Oidemia, of which three species are | 


for killing game out of season, they might have had such 
a restrictive law against hunters from out of the State if 
they had asked for it—yes, even if they had permitted it 
to pass. ‘ SPECIAL, 


Game Bag and Guy. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 


MOOSE IN MAINE, 


pated the open season has hardiy been over a 

month an open one, yet at east three moose have 
fallen to the sportsman’s rifle in Maine. The returned 
hunters report ‘“‘a good many moose, deer very plenty, 
but shy.” The lordly old fellow of the Kennebago region 
has fallen to the toils of Capt, Thomas. He is reported to 
have weighed 1,100lbs., and to have stood 18 hands high, 
What.a giant! If such game can be multiplied in Maine, 
and it is certain that it is being multiplied under the 
present protection, it is worthy of the best effort of every 
true sportsman in the land, Another bull moose has been 
killed in the Moosehead region. A worthy doctor, of 
Boston, is the happy sportsman, if a sportsman can. be 
happy. The report is that the doctor killed his moose in 
a little stream that leads out of Mud Lake The doctor 
and his Indian guide were in the canoe, when the moose 
answered to the call of what he would make his mate, but 
alas, like many another lover, he met his fate. The story 
goes that the moose came down within a few feet, when 
the doctor fired. His shot took effect, but only to enrage 
the moose and in a measure weaken him, Though the 
bullet passed completely through him just back of the 
lung's, he came directly for the canoe, which was fortun- 
ately in the very shallow wuter of the stream. The en- 
raged animal, with antlers in air, icn feet from the 
ground, struck the frail canoe with both feet. They 
erashed through it like an eggshell. The animal, weak- 
ened by the doctor’s first shot, fell on his knees in the 
water as he struck fhe canoe. The cunning Indian was 
too much for him, and in a moment had him by the 
antlers as he attempted to rise, when another shot from 
the rifle of the now thoroughly frightened doctor put an 
end to the struggles of another great moose in Maine, 
The fellow had a most remarkable pair of antlers, spread- 
ing over four feet and armed with twenty-four prongs. 
The third moose is reported to have been killed in the 
vicinity of Lake Nicatous. 

I give the above moose stories as they were told me by 
returned sportsmen whom I know, but yel, as they came 
home a good deal excited at the success of their friends, I 
do not care to vouch for the accuracy of the statement in 
detail. It need only to be said that it is a pity to kill 
these mcose till the increase of the stock is greater than 
to-day. The killing of the bulls is not quite as bad as the 
destroying of the cows would be, but it is irue, as Com- 
missioner Stillwell says, that) even the bull moose are far 
too scarce in Maine. It is a fact that will strike any care- 
ful observer, that it is the male that always falls to the 
wiles of the calling horn. It is in the decp snows of 
winter where the female moose suffer the greatest danger, 

A Boston gentleman, who has had considerable experi- 
ence in hunting moose in Maine, is of the opinion that 
the increase under the protection of the present law is 
greater than might at first be supposed. In the Upper 
Moosehead region, where this gentleman has hunted a 
good deal, he says there has been a very marked increase 
in their numbers within a couple of years. He remarks 
that he never saw the moose signs so plenty as this year 
on his annual trip. The Indian guides also tell large 
stories of the number of moose seen and heard, To the 
number already mentioned as killed this season must he 
added two or three more, The principal difficulty now 
appears to be to get some trophy of these moose killed, 
out of the State; the very wise provision of the law pro- 
hibiting even the hides or horns being shipped out of the 
State. Itis whispered that some underground railroad 
will be found for getting out two or three noble pairs of 
antlers before the spring opens. In this it will be the 
skill of the wardens and detectives against the cunning 
of the Indian guides. Itis now believed by some of the 
sportsmen, who have been down into Maine the past sca- 
son and killed moose and deer out of season, that even 
the Indian guide is not always true, In fact, two or three 
cases have lately come out where the Indian guide has 
given the whole affair away and his affidavit has been 
secured. Thus two or three moose have been paid for by 
sportsmen quietly, lest their friends in Boston or some 
other city get hold of the outcome of their hunting adyen- 
tures. 

But there comes a bitter complaint from these punished 
moose hunters, and from some other people, about the 
number of moose killed by the lumbermen at their camps 
in winter. One of them declares that he has positive 
evidence that three moose were killed at one camp last 
winter, and that another was supplied with moose meat 
all winter. These sportsmen say that the number of this 
noble game killed by hunters from without the State, is 
very insignificant when compared with the number that 
the lumbermen and the guides who trap in the winter 
destroy. There also comes a complaint, and doubtless a 
true one, that the Indians come from over the Canadian 
border and crust-hunt moose, deer and caribou in Maine 
to a very alarming extent, To this it may be answered 
that these hunters and.sportsmen who are aware of such 
destruction to the noble game of Maine, will render the 
Commissioners a great service and help their own future 
success in hunting, by giving all the evidence in their 

ower, in order that the offenders they mention may be 
ean to justice. The large game of the country 
has almost been driven into extermination by worth- 
less skin-hunters and irresponsible poachers, and it 
igs now a good time for the true lover of the 
woods and what there might be in them to turn a 
helping hand toward those who are trying to preserve a 
showing of Maine’s noble game for the future. What 
stronger reasoning does the reasonable man need than 
that such game has increased wonderfully under the im- 
significant protection—insignificant because of the penu- 
riousness of. the State itself—it has had, and that in the 
open season he and every other man is allowed to come 
into Maine and obtain his share. There is no restriction, 
yet it might be mentioned that at the time the present 
game laws of that State were being framed, that a great 
many members of the Legislature were in favor of put- 
ting on some sort of a restriction or tax, cither utterly 


The forests of Maine have ever abounded with this 
noble game. Up to 1855, through all the border counties 
near Canada, and unsettled townships of wild lands 
throughout the State, the moose roamed in great freedom, 
yarding on the tops and sides of almost every mountain 
through the long cold winters, living on the bark of the | 
maple, moose wood, willow and some other trees, and 
descending to the low lands in early spring, when the 
snows melted and the warm south winds gave notice of 
opening spring; then wading the waters of opening bogs 
and rivulets as the summer advanced, to feed on the suc- 
culent water plants, as well as to rid themselves of the 
millions of flying insects which preyed upon their mam- 
moth bodies. 

In May and June, while the cow moose is bringing 
forth her young and caring for them, the male is culti- 
vating his soit growing antlers, which he had shed dur- 
ing the thaws of winter ; and when fully grown to their 
natural size—with a prong for every year of his Life after 
his first year—in July he retires to the fastnesses of the 
mountains and isolates himself from his kind, until the 
soft velvety substance is thoroughly hardened. This 
occupies about a month’s time. Then he descends-to the 
low lands, bogs and waters again, and may be found in 
August and September in company with others of both 
sexes or alone, wading secluded lakes, rivers and poke- 
logans, in early morning and late evenings. He may be 
called from his hidden day retreat by the imitating sound 
of the birch bark trumpet, near the fatal boat of the 
hunter, through all the early fall. Later he slowly 
makes his way towerd the mountain highlands, 
around the foothills of which he feeds on the tender buds 
of underbrush and shrubbery, occasionally stripping the 
bark from the small maple or willow trees until the snows 
of winter remind him that it is time to commence the 
slow ascent of his mountain home. When the moose is 
undisturbed, the hunter can trace hini to his winter yard- 
ing ground by the manner of his feeding. For instance, 
as he faces a certain way, he breaks the end of tre twig 
over his under teeth—he has no upper teeth—leaving a 
strip of the tender bark of the twig still out beyond the 
break of the main twig, thus showing the way he stood 
when he broke off the bud of the bush. By watching the 
general direction the moose is pursuing, the hunter can 
follow on the trail with no other sign for miles, and with 
comparative good speed. Footprints, among the leayes 
and undergrowth of thick woods, are scarcely discerni- 
ble. A good moose hunter can follow a moose from one 
winter’s feeding ground to another through all his 
meanderings, by his feeding signs alone, providing the 
moose is not driven off his stamping grounds by outside 
influences. 

From 1850 to 1£60 the number of mcoge visibly de- 
creased, until it became apparent that unless there was 
some stop pub to the wholesale slaughter, they would 
soon be entirely annihilated. Public ane now turned 
toward our Legislature to enact some law to protect the 
game, and the first law passed was to stop the white man 
from killing—but allowing the Indian perfect liberty in 
the premises. It was soon discovered that the Indians 
killed more moose than all the rest of the State, and left 
the carcass to rot in the woods, only saving the hide, with 
which to fill snowshoes, or for the market. Thus in the 
eastern part of the State, among the lakes and ponds of 
the great basins of the headwaters of the Penobscot and 
St. Johns rivers, the Indians, in canoes in the summer, 
and on snowshoes in winter, destroyed hundreds, if not 
thousands, of moose yearly, and saved only a moiety of 
the carcass. With this knowledge and because of the 
growing scarcity of game, the public became alarmed, 
and our Legislature passed another act—this time to stop 
the killing of moose for five years by everybody. But 
this noble game had become so thinned out that even the 
five year close time only left us a few scattering animals, 
One great reason for this was, that the sentiment of the 
people in the backwoods was not schooled up to game 
laws; and frontiermen felt that they had a natural right 
to the game of the forest for-a living, and that the law 
protecting the game was more in the interest of the city 
sportsman than for their benefit, and so whenever the 
opportunity presented, he helped himself to what he con- 
sidered his by the rights of the higher law. - 

At the present time we must say the supply of moose in 
our forests is very meager. Of course an occasional speci- 
men exists, but there is no abundance. Through the 
summer season guides conducting parties to the head- 
waters of our rivers to fish for trout in the far away ponds 
and lakes mark well when they discover the track of the 
moose in the soft sands of the shore, and when the open 
season arrives, with or without th3 same party, the 
return to the haunts of the game and with much skill 
and patience secure the coveted prize. It is far more 
honor to kill a moose row than it was back in the forties, 
Then a novice could kill a moose, summer or winter. In 
1844 the winter snow fell to the depth of 7ft., and.it was 
common to go into the woods armed with nothing but 
a. knife; find a moose yard, trace it up, follow 
alongside of the animal, and, with the knife 
tied to the end of a short pole, cut his throat, 
as the animal was entirely helpless the moment 
he left his beat or road, or as the hunters call it, break 
his yard. In the Rangeleys in those days every settler 
depended as much on his saddle of moose as his crop of 
barley for bread, and it was a common occurrence to kill 
a moose in both winter and summer, ing in wait in 
asmall canoe, 1 killed my first moosein June, 1844, I 
had never seen a moose before and was not much used to 
a gun, but I brought him the first shot and it was late in 
the evening and no moon. I had taken the precaution to 
chalk the top of my gun so I could geta sight along the 
barrel, -Any one who never tried that will be surprised to 
find how much better he can get a sight in the dark. The 
first night I ever camped out alone was where the Kenne- 
bago Camps are—owned by the Oquassa Angling Associ- 
ation—near the locality of the boat house,and 1 remem- 
ber there was a moose careass at the landing, which had 
been killed a few days before, F remember, too, that 
there were in those days two kinds of moose—a short- 
legged black moose and the long-legged gray moose. The 
short lez was a round-bodied animal, more like the cari- 
bou, and the gray moose was slab-sided, 

A large moose was killed three weeks ago bya gentle 


them more than 
half of the open scason. But the Commissioners said 
‘“‘No; we want no such restriction,” Much as these Com- 
missioners are blamed by those who have been punished 


Nov. 11, 1886.) 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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‘man having Dana Brooks for guide in a bog north of Par- 


macheene Lake, They were watching from a crow’s nest 
or stand built in a tree in the bog for that purpose. The 
gentleman also shot a caribou and missed a deer. A large 
moose was killed by Capt. Thomas, of the Kennebago 
steamer, last week, above the first Kennebago Lake, This 
specimen stood 18} hands high and was said to weigh 
OpOlbs. + the head and horns sold for $75, Two moose 
were killed on the Dead River waters ten days ago, mail- 
ing four killed in this part of the State the present month, 
in two border counties, There are yet two months of 
open season and doubtless many more will be killed, es- 
pecially if snow falls in November, for then they can be 
tracked and more easily stalked. Moose, though scarce, 
afford a grand basis fora hunt to any ambitious nimrod, 
for he need not be confined to moose only, but tale cari- 
bou, which are fairly plentiful, and deer whichare abund- 
ant, and an occasional bear, 

While writing Ihave been informed that five moose 
were killed in the vicinity of Moosehead Lake since the 
first of the open season, and brought into the Mt. Kineo 
House. They are reported plenty in that region, but we 
imagine these were killed in Mud Pond, down the west 
branch of the Penobscot, and other waters below. There 
is a vast region of unbroken forest in the north part of 
Maine—where the foot of man never trod and where the 
wild denizens of the forest have unlimited freedom and 
breed without obstruction—where a hunter can satiate 
his love of the wilderness, and secure all the variety of 
fur-bearing animals, as well as venison, that his heart 
desires. But the prize is secured only at an expenditure 
of hard work, with endurance, exposure, cold, hunger, 
and a thousand discomforts; and to succeed, good judg- 
ment and some knowledge of woodcraft must be had. 
In Oxford and Franklin countics there is less game, yet 
a fair chance of success, with less discomforts and less ex- 

ense, The next two months are open to all sportsmen 
or large game in Maine, and ‘to the victor belongs the 
prize.” J. GR. 

BETHEL, Maine. 


GAME PRESERVING IN BRITAIN. 
V.—THE GAME OF THE MOORS. 
The Red Grouse, 


fl ae red grouse, which we in Britain simply term 
grouse, applying the distinctive appellation of black 
ee to its more sombre congener, is exclusively con- 
ed to the British Islands, and should, as many writers 
have pointed out, be styled rather Tetrao britannicus than 
as it is, because it occurs as well in the other provinces of 
the kingdom as in Scotland. Grouse is very plentifully 
spread over all the moorland districts, but occurs in 
greatest profusion in the Highland districts of Scotland, 
and is less plentiful the further south we go, until in the 
new forest in Hampshire we find it but just holding its 
own. Many English counties, notably the six northern 
ones, Staffordshire and Derbyshire, are able to count it 
among their game, while in Wales and Ireland it is also 
very plentiful in some localities, 

The grouse is in every particular a thoroughly wild bird 
and differs in this respect very much from the pheasant 
as peeer yes in many parts of England. It is a moor 
bird, and as such very indisposed to suffer molestation 
and disturbance by man or beast. The wild, unculti- 
vated, neglected districts which it haunts, tend to remove 
it far from the usual walks of man and away from the 
ever encroaching and disturbing hand of the agricultur- 
ist. Whatever people may say there is no doubt but that 
half the art of successful grouse preserving depends upon 
the assiduousness with which the moors are watched and 
the birds held free of disturbance. tis usual to turn 
the waste hill lands where grouse abound to other account 
by utilizing them as sheep runs, where large, very large 
numbers of sheep and cattle are depastured. This, of 
course, bears great influence upon the auietude of the 
moors, for with sheep come shepherds, and more particu- 
larly sheep dogs, and the concomitant amount of dis- 
turbance. 

- Grouseseem to possess butlittle preference as regards the 

articular nature of a moor, but on the whole these high- 
ands of ours vary but little. They extend over great 
distances and consist of series of large, undulating hills, 
never rising to any great height, averaging probably 1,000 
to 1,500 feet above sca-level. Invariably granite, here 
and there and everywhere the stone projects through the 
thin coating of soil which coversthem. In parts the hills 
will be of large extent nct very marked in outline, but 
reaching for many miles, large waving downs. In others 
they will be steeper, more rugged, often in parts precipi- 
tous and boulder-strewn, while occasional hills will rear 
their weather-beaten heads high out above the surround- 
ing moors. Bogs, mires and morasses often fill the valleys 
between, and small mountain streams dash their way im- 
petuously between the steeper hills, widening out into 
broad and quieter waters where they meander through 
the more level ground. Beyond surface verdure, vegeta- 
tion there is none; no bush or tree occurs to break the 
monotony of the landscape, and everywhere one is made 
cognizant of the wild, inhospitable, weatherbeaten aspect 
of the place, smile it never so sweetly beneath the warm- 
ing rays of the summer sun. The verdure on these moors 
consists of rough grass, heather, heath, countless little 
moorland plants, occasionally gorse, rushes, spret, and a 
host of such usual growth. The soil is black and peaty, 


full of small stones, granite refuse, and the surface of the | aj] 


ground is everywhere more or less scarred and broken. 
» Upon such lands does the red grouse love to dwell, but 
it will also be found in localities of less inhospitable aspect, 
where small plantations of larch and fir are springing up 
in places and where the general surroundings are of anature 
more calculated to suit the tastes of the black grouse. Of 
course, every moor does not find favor in the sight of 
these gams birds. On the contrary, they exhibit great 
likes and dislikes as regards various expanses, choosing 
one and neglecting another in very curious irregularity. 
It is very difficult to point out what might guide the 
birds in this respect; but, as far as one can judge, the 
merit which bears most influence is that the formation of 
the ground serves to shelter to some extent the particular 
slopé most affected by the birds so as to provide them 
with some protection against severe weather. Then, 
again, the ground must quickly run off the rain falling 
upon it, for, although grouse are found in rainy localities, 
they cannot stand wet camping ground. That the cover, 
the heather, etc., should be thick is also, of course, an 
mportant consideration, as is also the question of food. 


Ee 


Beyond haunting a particular locality, grouse do no stick 
very closely to one spot; they do not always go to roost in 
the same place, but move from one to another from night 
to night, from week to weck, 

The red grouse is monogamous, strictly so, in fact, 
which is curious, seeing that the black grouse is the oppo- 
site of this, Pairing commences at the end of winter or 
very early spring, and by about the end of February the 
mating time reaches.a close. In another month the hens 
are laying and by the end of April this process is in full 
force. The nest is placed in a characteristic spot beneath 
some tuft of heather, at the base of a projecting granite 
rock, or in any such similar dry spot where it will be well 
hidden and remain reasonably dry even in the worst of 
wet weather, 
treme, a few bits of moss, bents and heathex being scraped 
together in the little hollow. The eggs, from four to 
fourteen, and averaging probably eight or nine, are de- 
posited in this apolegy for a nest and the hen then com- 
mences her very serious incubation of them, lasting 
twenty days, the cock taking no part. in it, but assisting 
assiduously in the rearing and protection cf the young 
brood, which remains in company of the old birds until 
well into the autumn when the brood is broken up, the 
members of it pursuing their own lines of life until the 
birds commence to ‘‘pack” in winter. By packing we 
understand the consorting together of large numbers of 
birds—the pack sometimes reaching as many as forty or 
fifty grouse—which pass the winter season in company, 
and are altogether very wild and far less ‘‘come-at-able” 
than the crdinary coveys. 

The every-day life of the red grouse is distinctly in- 
teresting and noteworthy, as is to great extent the case 
with nearly all moor game. It is in every respect an 
early bird, taking its first meal very close upon sunrise, 
Indeed, I never remember to have been early enough 
afoot to find the birds otherwise than engaged in their 
matutinal meal. After this grouse resort to certain par- 
ticular haunts, where they will bask in the sun, dust 
themselves, or appear otherwise very busy, according to 
conditions of weather, until the afternoon, when the 
acquisition of means to bodily sustenance again claims 
attention until dusk, when they retire to roost. Grouse 
do not—uniless actually disturbed—fiy at dusk, much less 
after darkness sets in, and I never remember having put 
them up when moving across the moor at night time, so 
that it is evident they lie uncommonly close. 

The food of the red grouse consists for the most part 
of the natural/yegetable products of the lands they affect, 
and to enumerate all these would be of little service here, 
but the mountain berries, which we call craw, whortle, 
erow and red bear berries and their new growth may be 
mentioned, At times in winter grouse run very short of 
food, and hunger will then compel them to resort to the 
stubbles of outlying moorland farms for their food. In- 
deed to such an extent are grouse now preserved that it is 
a recognized necessary and common custom to provide the 
birds with suitable food, chiefly grain, durmg severe 
weather. 

Our red grouse is a bird of from 15 to 16in. in length, 
weighs about 20 or 210z, on an average and in coloring is 
arich sienna brown, shading imto nearly a true black 
upon the belly, the under parts of the feathers being 
white, the feet and legs being thickly feathered over 
their whole length. The femaie is slighter, lighter of hue, 
but both birds differ largely in the intensity of their col- 
oring, some grouse being very light, others equally dark in 
general coloring. 

Obviously the preservation of grouse is a vastly differ- 
ent affair to that of partridges and pheasants, this bird 
being much nearer a thoroughly wild bird than are either 
of the two we have previously taken note of, yet for all 
that the science of grouse preservation, for science it is, 
has made wonderful strides in this country, and almost 
incredible quantities are annually killed upon our numer- 
ous and widely spread and widely differing moors. 

MOORMAN, 


Editor Forest and Stream ; 

In your issue of October 28, 1886, ‘‘ Moorman” says in 
his interesting account of the woodcock in Britain : **The 
woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) of Britain is also the 
woodcock of America and of almost every other country- 
under the sun which does not rejoice in a tropical cli- 
mate.” This statement is misleading, being true in only 
a very limited sense. 

At best, Scolopax rusticola can only be considered as 
‘» occasional in Hastern North America,” Indeed, a vast 
majority of sportsmen, myself among the number, have 
never seen this bird in American coverts. The woodcock 
of this continent is not only specifically distinct from that 
of the Old Werld, but also, occupies a different genus, 
Philohela, the swemp-lover, of Gray. The American bird 
has hitherto rarely, if ever, been specifically confounded 
with the European, there being a considerable difference 
in size, in favor of the Old World form. —As early as 
1788 Gmelin described our bird, giving to it the specific 
name minor, which is retained to-day, and which alludes 
to this difference in size, as perhaps most distinguishable. 
Other characters, however, have since been pointed out 
which are more radical, and upon these the generic dis- 
tinction is based, 

Yet from the sportsman’s point of view, these scientific 
and technical differences are of minor importance, and 
the habits and gaminess of the two ’cock cause them to 
appear more akin, more so, indeed, than science will 
ow. Thus in the field, in working the dogs, and in 
looking up coverts, they might be considered essentially 
the same, nevertheless, it would not be well, even for the 
sportsman, to entirely overlook the distinctions men- 
tioned above. Louis A. ZEREGA. 


Worocustrer, Mass., Nov. 5.—The hunting party which 
left this city the first of last September returned home this 
week after an absence of sixty days. It included Mr. and 
Mrs, Jerome Marble, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. F, Kenny, Miss 
Edith Kenny, of this cHty, My. and Mrs. H. F. Allen, of 
Grafton, Mass.; Hon. M. D. Richardson, of Oswego, N. Y.; 
Dr., Mrs. L. and Mastcr Corcoran, of Springfield, Mass.; 
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Morris, of Hartford, Conn. and 
Mr. W, H. Hutchinson, of Lynn, Mass. During their 
absence the party have lived in the car ‘‘David Garrick.” 
They went across the continent to Portland, Oregon, stop- 

ing at points of interest in Illinois, Minnesota, Dakota, 

foniana, Idaho and Oregon, Thé time wasspent in sight 

seeing and hunting. They report plenty of sport and 
ame, During their absence they have feaecied over 
,000 miles and had a fine time from first to last. 


The lixing of the nest is simple in the ex-’ 


PENNSYLVANIA GAME, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Summer woodcock shooting is allowed in Northeastern 
Pennsylvania, so that in Pike county by the 15th of last 
July at least 85 per cent, of the adults which nested there 
aaah their broods were wiped out. This year was a re- 
markable one for ruffed grouse, and but for the wood- 
cock shooting sportsmen would at the proper time have 
found them more numerous than at any time during the 
past twelve vears. The demand, however, for chicken 
partridges ata local Delmonico’s and by game dealers 
collecting for the New York and Philadelphia markets 
made everything a dog pointed atin July and August a 
woodcock. Itis estimated that 1,500 undeveloped birds 
passed through Milford alone before Sept. 1. In spite of 
this shooting has been more than fair this fall. 

There have been two small flights of woodcock; one 
last week yielded forty-seven birds to two guns. Ina 
day’s hunt from thirty to fifty pheasants or ruffed grouse 
are seen, but the brush will not be clear until the 6th or 
7th inst. The great flight of woodcock will be between 
the 8th and 20th inst., when there will be good sport. The 
general sentiment is in favor of abolishing summer wood- 
cock shooting, thus protecting the local nesting birds and 
the grouse. 

Deer are cleaned out in the Log Tavern ponds region 
along the Shohola, but there are many on the ridges from 
Foster’s Glen to Matamora, notably above Pond Eddy 
and the Big Yellow Pine Swamp. Bears are more plenti- 
ful than deer and there will be grand times with the next 
snowfall. 

A good headquarters for a gunner with or without dogs 
is George M. Quick’s at the Shockapes Farm, a mile and 
a half northwest of Milford, He is a good shot, has ex- 
cellent setters, his wife knows how to cook and histerms 
are reasonable, Milford is reached via Port Jervis on the 
Erie and John Finley’s stages. Quick doesnot hound Ceer, 
but tracks with the first snowfall, and he has ‘‘meat”’ from 
Noy. 15 till late in March. Trout must be given a rest 
here next year. The streams were very low in the late 
summer and autumn and the piscivorous snakes. birds 
and animals had full swing. AMATEUR, 


SOUTH CAROLINA GAME, 


UMTER, S. C.—In my letter published Oct. 9, I ex- 
h tended an invitation to sportsmen to come down to 
South Carolina to try their hand in the field. Several 
gentlemen have written to me for information, and Ihave 
endeavored to give it, I desire to add a word through 
your columns. About Dec. 1 a party of us go down to 
the waters around Georgetown after ducks. They are 
just now beginning to fly in great numbers, but the large 
ducks are not yet on hand. While it is generally possible 
to hire decoys on the ground, we found it better to carry 
them if we fase time, Wedonot need camping outfits, 
as we are always able to find lodging with the rice 
esas and in the rudely constructed watchmen’s 
ouses in the fields. Almost every rice-field negro is a 
good cook, I struck one chap this summer who prepared 
so fine a dinner on a rickety old stove that I told him I 
would recommend him even to a Delmonico. 

In my last letter I stated that I was not sure as to the 
supply of quail this season, the spring rains having 
broken up their nests. Being desirous of going out on 
Monday, the beginning of the open season, I took 
my dogs yesterday to see if Icould locate any coveys. I 
had scarcely gone beyond the corporate limits when my 
pointer struck a trail, and ina few moments three dogs 
were down, and a fourth one, a puppy descended from 
Sensation, was standing off looking on. I flushed them, 
but had no gun. Having joined the Protective Associa- 
tion, I was afraid to trust myself witha gun. I went on 
a littlefurther, and Dingle ran out on a second trial. This 
was the largest covy I ever saw. Returning, Roger, a 
setter, ran into a third covey, and I went after them, the 
dogs coming to some beautiful single points. These three 
coveys I found within less than three-quarters of an hour, 
and at no time did I leave the road more thana few steps. 
To-morrow I will be out. Having a puppy to break, I do 
not expect much pleasure during the first few outings; 
but if I fail to bag a thousand birds during the season, I 
shall call it bad luck or poor shooting. 

If any of the gentlemen who have written to me, or 
even others, should desire to visit this secuon of South 
Carolina, it will give me pleasure to help them along. 
The only difficulty lies in the fact that here no one hunts 
on foot. Our horses are trained to the gun, and if others 
come to join us, they are put to the expense of hiring a 
horse. owever, after a few days, they will learn the 
fields, and then they can shift for themselves. I would 
advise against too costly an outfit. There was one visitor 
here who was ‘‘gotten up” at considerable cost, and he 
tramped the fields for weeks, returning at night with 
from one to four quail. He could do everything but shoot. 
Several of our non-professional shots bag three birds out 
of five all day, shooting in close woods or in open fields 
just as the birds rise, and even then they call themselves 
unprofitable servants. However, when a fellow shoots out 
of pure love of hunting, it does not make any difference 
how many birds he bags. C. C. BROWN. 


“An OLD Man’s Aotivity.”—A. Berlin dispatch to the 
London Daily News says: ‘‘The Emperor William re- 
turned here this afternoon from Blankenburg, apparently 
none the worse for yesterday's exertions. According to 
the official report, his SEA eeey. brought down with his 
rifle twenty-eight head of large game, which is ecrtainly 
good proof of his keenness of hand and eye.” It requires 
no special ‘‘keenness of hand and eye” to bring down 
game in the Blankenburg fashion, The hunters are posted 
along lanes of netting; the game is driven through these 
lanes and the guns belch atcloserange. It would require 
‘keenness” to miss the mark under such conditions. 


SHELDRAKE ON THE East River.—One morning last 
week, while walking over the New York and Brooklyn 
bridge, I saw a large bird coming from the direction of 
the Navy Yard, Approaching with rapid flight the bird 
suddenly saw the structure directly in his course. He 
wheeled around several times, deciding whether to fly 
below or above the bridge, or strike through the fcrests 
(of masts) on either side of the river. In a moment he 
had made up his mind and, rising, came flying directly 
over me, when I saw that it was an ordinary sheldrake, 
but more than ordinarily interesting for the few mom- 
ents I watched its perplexity.—F’LIn, 


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ILLINOIS RIVER DUCKING GROUNDS. 


AS ominous growl is rising from the swamp lands 
along the margin of the Iilinois River from the market 
hunters snd other disciples of Nimrod whom the action 
of speculative or monopolistically inclined proprietors has 
debarred from following their accustomed calling or 
sport, as the case may be, and it is not unlikely that con- 
siderable litigation, if not something worse, may be the 
outcome. The first attempt we believe to monopolize the 
sporting privileges im the river bottoms in this section of 
the State, was in Woodford county last year, when a 
syndicate composed of Benjamin Ellis, Samuel Ramsey, 
Louis Johnson and Louis Gulbert, who are all owners of 
swainp lands lying between Spring, Bay and the road 
leading to Chillicothe, secured, or pretended they had 
secured, a lease of that entire territory, and running a 
single wire around that whole section of country, claimed 
that it was an inclosure, and warned the hunting fra- 
ternity not to trespass thereon. This was followed by a 
similar movement on the part of the Jones family, who 
claimed to have leased a large territory aboye the Chilli- 
cothe road, including what is known as the Rice Pond, 
and which is one of the best ducking grounds in the 
State. The object of the parties interested in the scheine 
was torent the privilege of shooting in the bottoms to 
individuals at somuch per gun, patterning after the fash- 
jon of old country landlords. A number of Chillicothe 
hunters paid and agreed to pay a per capita tax to the 
monopolists, ranging from $5 to $38.30, on condition that 
they were to be protected by the “landlords,” and that 
other parties were to be kept off the hunting grounds. 
The rise of the river in the fall put an end to the arrange- 
ment in part, for a number of outsiders, believing that 
the river extended from bank to bank and could not be 
controlled by individuals, over-ran the bottoms and shot 
where they pleased. Others, claiming that asingle wire 
did. not constitute a lawful fence, and that therefore the 
ground was not inclosed within the meaning of the law, 
did not wait for the river to rise but invaded the pre- 
scribed hunting grounds in spite of the warnings 
of the lessees. - Nick Ohl, the fisherman, ‘was 
one ot the latter, and he was arrested and his case tried 
in Metamora, but wp to this time we believe no decision 
has been given by the court in the matter. 

With the end of the fall shooting in 1885 the trouble 
was beried for a time, butthe commencement of the duck 
season last August brought it again to the surface, The 
Chillicothe hunters, a trifie careful at first, discovered 
that round a large portion of the lower territory there was 
not even a single wire; that in many places where there 
was a wire it was on the ground or sohigh that they could 
easily walk under it, made up their minds that no jury in 
the world would consider such wire a fence, and again 
have invaded the sacred precincts of the goose pond. It 
is alleged that threats have been made by the Chillicothe 
hunters that if the lessees attempt to enforce the law or 
drive them off there will be serious trouble, and we are 
informed that there are parties none too good to pot one 
or two of the objectionable “landlords” with a Winches- 
ter, providing the brush is thick enough to afford them 
concealment, and that their chances to escape detection 
are good, Itis further alleged that such rumors have 
come to the ears of some or all of the “landlords,” and 
that now one at least, who isa market hunter himself, 
is trying to lay the responsibility on his partners, and de- 
claring that so far as he is individually concerned any one 
may hunt on his territory. Whether it be that the other 
“landlords” are fearful of the Chillicothe swamp angels’ 
Winchesters, or whether they believe themselves that 
their wire will not hold good in law as constituting an in- 
closure, one thing is certain that so far the hunters have 
not been molested. In the Rice Pond District we under- 
stand a syndicate have leased the privilege of shooting, 
and are at present allowed to remain in undisturbed pos- 
session. This is accounted for from the difficulty of access to 
the pond, and the fact that the majority of the Chillicothe 
hunters prefer the lower country. Just how long it will 
bea before some enterprising swamp hunter breaks into 
this territory itis hard to say, but probably just as soon 
as the shooting begins to get poor in the lower district. 

The Chillicothe market hunters claim to hold a whip 
over the heads of ove or two of the goose pond landlords, 
and this, perhaps, may also account, in some measure, 
for the tact that they have been undisturbed in the hunt- 
ing grounds this season. It is alleged by them that at 
several shooting matches that have been held in Wood- 
ford county this and last season one or two of the ‘‘ land- 
lords” have supplied the thirsty marksmen with fer- 
mented beverages in direct contravention of the revenue 
laws, and the Chillicothe men declare that a trip to Chi- 
cago and an interview with Uncle Sam’s officials regard- 
ing the matter would be ‘‘a picnic” the * landlords” 
would hardly enjoy, They allege further that liquor or 
beer has been sold to minors by these same parties, and 
hint that if the consequences of the infringement of the 
revenue laws do not prove a sufficient warning, they will 
try the effect of the State law on the latter charge. 

A syndicate of Peoria men—alleged sportsmen—have 
leased what is known as Duck Island or Beebe’s Lake, 
below Copperas Crevk, and have inclosed those shooting 
grounds and given notice to all not members of the mo- 
nopolistic fraternity not to set foot within their fence on 
pain of prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. 

Already the natives of that section are concocting retal- 
iabory measures and we are informed that notice has been 
served on these alleged sportsmen that if they persist in 
denying tothe inhabitants of that vicinity the privilege 
of shooting ducks over the territory they have hunted for 
the last thirty or forty years that they will enforce the 
State Sunday law and prosecute the Peorla sports who 
shoot on the Lord’s Day. As this is the favorite day for 
the monopolists the action of the Duck Island natives 
may seriously interfere with their sport. : 

Not long since a syndicate of wealthy St. Louis men 
leased a large hunting territory in the neighborhood of 
Grand Tower and excluded the natives. The latter said 
nothing but bided their time. The St. Louis men built a 
fine club house and on its completion sent down two men, 
anegro ceok and a white roustabout, with their dogs, 
provisions and outfit to prepare for their coming. After 
getting the dogs kenneled and the wines, provisions and 
other camp equipage safely stowed away, the two men 
left the club house to go to the steamboat landing. They 
were gone two or three hours, and when they returned 
the dogs were all dead and the fine club house with allits 
contents a mass of smoking ruins. On the arrival of the 
party from St. Louis, they drove out to the scene in two 


two-horse wagons, 
front while they went up to where their once handsome 
club house had stood. Hearing some shooting they 
returned to the teams to find that six Winchester rifles 
were playing on them from an island in the lake, the 
shooters being concealed from view in the brush, Afraid 
to venture near the teams they stood and saw their horses 
killed, and now it is alleged they don’t care to hunt in 
that neighborhood any more. 

It is hardly probable that in this section of the country, 
where the inhabitants are supposed to be more law-abid- 
ing than in Egypt, such a state of retaliatory action will 
ever come about, but there is little doubt that if some 
amicable arrangement is not arrived at between the “land- 
lords” and those men whose bread and butter depends in 
a large measure during the season on the game they kill, 
and who have held undisturbed possession of these hunt- 
ing grounds for over a quarter of a century, that we shall 
hear of some trouble in the river bottom. The market 
hunters look upon the action of these ‘landlords’ a good 
deal as the Irish people do on an eviction, and are just as 
bitter in their denunciations of what they consider one of 
the most ‘‘damnable monopolies” ever conceived.—Peoria 
(4ll.) Transeript, 


A SQUIRREL HUNT. 


eee country surrounding Blairville, Indiana county, 
Pa., is not at all noted for being a hunter's paradise, 
Whatever game is bagged inthis locality has to be hunted 
for, and when a person returns from a day’s hunt with 
from six to eight squirrels, itis accepted by his brethren 
as very good evidence that he has not spent the day in 
play, but that all of the time has been spent in good, solid 
hunting, and that too in every sense of the word. In spite 
of the fact that but very little game usnally rewards the 
efforts of a sportsman, yet we do not want the readers of 
your journal to think that Blairville is devoid of men who 
possess sporting blood. No, on the contrary, we have in 
this little town that numbers not more than perhaps three 
thousand inhabitants, quite a number of mighty hunters, 
dead shots, dog fanciers, and all-around sporting men. 
And every now and again three or four of them will hire 
a vig, and with good guns and plenty of shells, start out 
for a day or two’s fun in the field. 

Quite recently sucha party gathered itself together and 
started for Jacksonville, some nine miles distant. For 
brevity’s sake let me call the members that composed it 
Jack, Will, George and Dick. The party left town in the 
afternoon, and after a delightful ride reached the hostelry 
in safety. 

Retired early, leaving instructiens with the landloard— 
who in his own proper person was Boniface, clerk, host- 
ler and porter—to be called early in the morning. The 
stentorian tenor of mine host gave warning that breakfast 
was ready. This was soon disposed of, and as it had 
rained for about an hour before daylight, each felt cer- 
tain that when evening came and results were summed 
up, it would be found that the trip had resulted favorably 
in every way. So with many laughs and hearty shouts 
the party started. 

After reaching the hunting ground the party separated, 
each one striking out for himself, with the understand- 
ing that at six o’clock in the evening they were to meet 
at a given point, where the landlord would await them 
with their rig. As the writer could not follow each one 
of them he is now forced to depend upon second-hand in- 
formation for the individual experience of the hunt 
proper. There is just one thing certain, he can vouch for 
the score, as he saw and counted the game. In regard to 
the incidents and happenings, there is another way out of 
the hole, and that is to carefully watch the conversation 
and every man and then a lapsus lingue will contain 
Pee nearly as much information as though the tale had 

een fully told. 

Promptly at six the party met, and Will was the first 
to shoot off, which he did by holding up a string of ten 
grays and saying to Dick, “If it hadn't been for that 
blasted gun you gave me I could have had twice as many 
more; it snapped three times out of five. The squirrels 
got onto itand would sit on the branch of a tree and 
utter one sarcastic bark after another.” William’s dis- 
hevelled appearance, fatigued air and general ‘‘knocked- 
out” looks were ample evidence that he had worked hard 
for the ten squirrels. Jack then toed the mark with 
twelve of the woodland beauties, and as he held up his 
string for inspection said proudly, ‘‘And I killed every 
one of them myself.” And no one had said that he didn’t, 
We allow the reader to infer for himself whether or not 
during the time that Jack lay stretched out under a tree 
reading one of the latest novels he had had a “‘sub” out, 
The next one who came to the front was Georges. He 
had thirteen squirrels, each one a beauty, and as the party 
surveyed them, George evidently thinking that he was 
champion, said: ‘‘Why, boys, I could have shot a red- 
headed hog if I had only had some way of carrying it 
home.” His face was flushed with victory and in his 
imagination hesaw his name blazoned in the pages of 
the “STREAM” as being the champion hunter of Indiana 
county. But his glory was withered and his countenance 
fell when Dick jumped over the fence and held up twenty 
with a loud yell. e supposed that he killed them all 
himself, but in a day or so afterward he was heard to re- 


mark that the fhe market was pretty firm, The thing 
seems just a little hazy, Dick shoots a 10-bore Bonehill, 


and said that the first shot he fired the shell stuck, and 
he had to walk a mile anda half to the nearest farm 
house to get the tools with which to remove the shell, 
and then remarked that had it not been for this little mis- 
hap his string would have been larger still, 

And now the party wended its way hotelward, and 
after supper the start was made for home, which was 
reached in good shape, and the boys say that better than 
all the game they bagged are the pleasant recollections of 
this most pleasant trip. Z 

Let me add that the champion hunter, Billy Brady, was 
not along. He is saving all his energies for a deer hunt 
on Siran Mountain the latier part of this month, and as 
soon as he returns the readers of FOREST AND STREAM will 
be favored with full particulars. 

Onn WHO Was THIRD. 


KaAnsas,—Paola, Miami County, Oct. 30.—Quail are very 
lentiful in Miami county, the law is out to-day, Oct. 30, 
Tricie are very plentiful on the rivers and ponds. Sports- 
men whe Be eae west on fall and ead cee 
would do well by stoppmg in Miami county. geese 
are flying south in Guth ritimnbere Ra wars ‘Foot, 


They tied their horses on the lake 


MURDERED BY DEER DOGGERS.. 


PORTLAND, Me., dispatch to the New York Times, 
dated Noy. 9, reports the murder of Maine wardens: 
Among the wardens none were more deservedly popu- 
lar than Lyman O, Hill, by occupation a farmer, living 
just outside Hast Machias village. He was a brave soldier, 
saw much active service as a member of the Ninth Maine 
Regiment, and gaye an arm to his country.. Some five or 
six years ayo Mr, Hill wasappointed State Game Warden, 
and since that time had been almost constantly engaged 
pretecting his district from illegal hunting and fahren 
About a week: ago Hill, accompanied by Charles Niles, a 
brother warden about 24 years old, and a resident of Wes- 
ley, started on a cruise among the Machias chain of lakes, 
and nothing further was heard from them until word was 
brought late last night that they had died in defense of 
the laws they had sworn to protect. 

Shortly after dinner yesterday Hill and his companion 
discovered two men and a dog in the yard in front of an 
abandoned logging camp at Fletcher Brook, The met 
had an express wagon full of camping utensils, and 
appearances indicated that they had come prepared for a 
long hunting trip. Under the Maine laws hunting deer 
with dogs is strictly prohibited, and the hunters were 
informed that they must give their dog up, This they 
refused to do, and gave the wardens to Whe irae they 
were prepared to defend him, Niles then threw off his 
overcoat and made preparations to capture the dog. It is 
not known whether he received any warning, or was 
threatened with violence should he attack the dog, but no 
sooner had he made a move in that direetion than the 
shorter of the two men threw a double-barreled gun to 
his shoulder, took deliberate aim, and fired. Niles 
dropped to the ground and died without a struggle, the 
ball passing directly through his head. Without a mo- 
ment’s hesitation or a word the murderer half turned, 
aimed his rifle at Mr. Hill, and fired. His aim was only 
uy deadly and his second victim dropped dead at his 
feet, 

Thomas McReavy, of Whitneyville, and his son Frank, 
the latter 17 years old, had been cruising the timber land 
in the neighborhood ‘all day, After the midday meal 
they had separated, with the understanding that they 
were to meet at the old Icgging camp during the after- 
noon. The son reached the rendezvous afew moments 
before the shooting occurred and was a silent witness to 
the dastardly deed. The boy was terribly frightened, 
and eyen yet cannot give a connected account of what 
he saw, After the deed was done the man turned to the 
boy and coolly remarked, “I had to doit.” The boy, not 
knowing but his turn was coming next, replied '‘It served 
them right,” and turned and ran into the woods, The 
murderer and his companion were still at camp, and had 
apparently made no move to depart when Mr, McReavy 
arrived. He had heard the report of guns, and was 
hurrying to ascertain the whereabouts of his son, On 
entering the yard he was horror-struck at the scene be- 
fore him. The sight of the two wardens lying dead ex- 
cited fears for his own safety and a belief that his son 
had shared their fate. He had some talk with the men, 
but cannot remember what was said beyond the fact that 
he told them they had better leave the vicinity as soon as 
possible, which they did. 

The sheriff of Hancock county with a posse has started 
to look for two men from Hancock who partially answer 
the description and who were thought to be hunting in 
the vicinity of the murder. 


QUAIL IN Main®.—Manasseh Smith, of Woodfords, Me., 
writes to the Portland Press: ‘I was much interested in 
the account published in your issue of this morning, re- 
porting the capture of a pair of Virginia quail, Oriyx vir- 
ginianus, at Morvill’s Corner. But allow me to say that 
you are in error in stating that itis ‘the first authenticated 
case of this species ever being found in Maine.’ Some 
thirty or more years ago, in the town of Warren, Lincoln 
(now Knox) county, Me., I killed a quail (with a bow and 
arrow), and Tam very sure he imported himself. Some 
time in the fifties, Mi, Charles Cleaves, of Biddeford, Me., 
brought a number of quail from Massachusetts and turned 
them out in the woods near Biddeford, The birds fiour- 
ished and increased in numbers rapidly for several years, 
until they were finally exterminated by a storm of snow 
and slect. Some fifteen or eighteen years ago, a Mr. 
Rowell owned and cultivated some twenty acres of land 
near Morrill’s Corner and abutting the cemetery lot, He 
told me that there were two coveys of quail hatched in 
the woods near there and that they had been feeding in 
his garden. He had lived for years in Massachusetts and 
knew the bird. It was late in the season when he told 
me, I think about Dec, 1. I took out my dog and looked 
after the birds, but did not find them, 
about the average of northern climatic limit of the range 
of the Oriyx virginianus, but he frequently spreads over 
into New Hampshire and even into Maine. He does not 
mind the cold any more than our ruffed grouse does; but 
the Oriya roosts on the ground, and our heayy snow 
storms of late February and early March, ending up with 
sleet and ice, bury him so that he does not get out untila 
mink, skunk or weasel resurrects him. In other words, 
Maine is a little north cf the natural habitat of Ortyx vir- 
ginianus, but often on his own account, and occasionally 
by superior influence he has been domiciled here. If the 
experiments that have been tried in importing and turn- 
ing out quail had been done ata distance from the sea 
coast, I believe that they would have been more success- 
ful, Quail laugh at cold, but a heavy snowfall covered 
with a strong ice crust is extermination to all. A quail. 
will pull out of three feet of dry January snow, but can- 
not cut through one-quarter of an inch of Feb or 
March ice. There is no reason why quail should not be 
raised through the southern half of Maine. Once in from 
three to five years they would be killed off if not protected, 
but in Connecticut the farmers catch and feed through 
the winter from one to ten dozen quail and turn them out 
by pairs in the spring. They get more than market value 
for the birds by selling shooting privileges to Boston, New 
York and other sportsmen, The same thing could be 
done in Maine.” 


North Canotina.—Glen Ridge, Nov. 1.—I returned 
from Charlotte Saturday. The country about there is 
about dried up, as they have had no rain of any account 
for two or three months. I found very few birds where 


T have been accustomed to find large coveys. Alsofound ~ 


several coveys of very small birds, showing ae 


nests were drowned out by, the sel ee ane E 


the birds bad raliséd secor 


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Massachusetts is: 


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Noy, ii, 1886.) 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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_ MASSACHUSETTS FISH AND GaME PROTECTIVE ASSOCcIA- 
TION.—Between forty-five and fifty members attended 
the regular monthly meeting of the Massachusetts Fish 
and Game Protective Association at the Tremont House, 
Boston, last Wednesday (Noy, 3) and passed a pleasant 
and also profitable evening. The membership list was 
increased by two, and four proposals were referred over 
till the next meeting. Committee reports showed that 
since Aug. 1 there had been some fourteen or fifteen pros- 
ecutions of the fish and game laws made, some of which 
had been settled and some appealed (but one only being 
lost), and that there were before the Association about 
eight or nine complaints, which on account of the de- 
pleted treasury it had not seemed advisable to under- 
take without express authority. A number of members 
spoke on the necessity of responding to appeals for help, 
and it being decided upon to open a subscription list for 
defraying expenses, between $150 and $200 was sub- 
seribed and paid to the treasurer during the evening, and 
a committee was appointed to solicit subscriptions from 
others who were not present, 


THE ‘‘Camps.”—Many must have regretted the close of 
the delightful series of sketches in FOREST AND STREAM 
entitled ‘‘Sam Lovel’s Camps,” descriptive of wood and 
water life in early spring. These will be glad to learn 
that Sam has been camping again this fall, and his friends 
are to get the benefit of his observations from the same 
gifted pen that reported the spring experience, and in the 
columns of the same interesting weekly, The author evi- 
dently has watched outdoor phenomena with keen and 
sympathetic eyes, and in point of style he is perhaps the 
best contributor FoREST AND STREAM has had in recent 
years. In the use of the Yankee dialect some of the 
habitués of Sam’s camp and Uncle Lisha’s shop rival 
Hosea Bigelow himself. We think we cannot bemistaken 
in attributing these sketches to the author of the graceful 
little essays on ‘‘Hunting Without a Gun,” which ap- 
peared in FOREST AND STREAM two or three years agio.— 
Syracuse (iN. Y.) Standard, Nov. 8. 


ToLEDO, Ohio,—During the past season one of the 
guests entertained by the Cedar Point Club, of Toledo, 
was Frank H. Ellis, and in recognition of the club’s hos- 
pitality they have received from Mr. Ellis a very fine and 
costly present, in the shape of a ‘‘fire place outfit,” for 
their club house. The set consists of a crane, andirons, 
tongs, fire shovel, poker and water kettle. The material 
is iron and the designs very appropriate. The andirons 
are in the shape of a duck, head and neck, web-feet and 
wings, and the workmanship is admirable. The water 
kettle is a duck, the body of copper trimmed with iron, 
The mouth or spout is the head of a duck with wings and 
feet of iron, and on the side is the Cedar Point Club mono- 
gram, The designs of the rest of the set are made to cor- 
respond, and the workmanship is ingenious. The cost was 
~ $1,000, including the duty. The set was made in Paris. 


Tuk “BLUE PLOvER.”—(See FoREST AND STREAM Nov, 4, 
1886.) If “Jack Snipe” will refer to Baird, Brewer and 
Ridgway’s “History of North American Water Birds.” 
Vol. I., p. 212, he will find a good description of his ‘*‘blue 
ployer” as the young of the “knot” or ‘robin snipe” (Tringa. 
canutus), Thename is common on the New England 
coast between Boston and Portland, where the adult bird 
is always called ‘‘redbreast”.—JoHN MurpocH (U. 8. 
National Museum, Noy. 6). 


MINNESOTA.—Swanville, 123 milesfromSt. Paul, affords 
good grouse shooting. I went out two days and made a 
good bag. Ducks are abundant and there are black and 
pray squirrels in fair numbers. Board may be had at the 

otel for $5 per week. There are deer to be had here 
later in the season, and bruin has also paid the penalty 
time and again hereabouts. One sportsman made a bag 
of over one hundred geese in about ten days’ time in the 
fields.—DELL, 


PHEASANTS FOR TuxmpoO Park.—Messrs. Reiche & 
Bros. received last week a consignment of 250 European 
PERS for Mr. Lorillard’s preserves at Tuxedo Park, 

range county, New York. The birds came from Bohe- 
mia and Silesia, 


Sea and River Fishing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


CENTRAL LAKE, MICH. 


ONTINUING his account of the adventures of five ang- 
lers ‘‘In Northern Michigan” (see last issue) our cor- 
respondent “‘ Dick” writes of their camp on Island No. 2, 
in Central Lake: On entering Central Lake, three small 
heavily-timbered islands met our delighted gaze, and ac- 
cording to directions we pulled for the middle one which 
is called ‘No, 2.” Itis about 100yds. wide and 200yds. 
long, covered with grass, trees and bushes, and about 
midway on the east side is the landing and a clean grassy 
space about sixty feet long by forty feet wide, for pitch- 
ing tents. The island is owned by Mr. Frank Lewis, of 
the Lewis House, a summer resort on the narrow neck of 
Jand between the upper end of Torch Lake and Lake 
Michigan. Mr. Lewis once built a small house on the 
island for the purpose of entertaining tourist fishermen, 
but the location was so far in the wilderness that sporis- 
men didn’t frequent it much, and consequently Mr. Lewis 
had the house removed. He improved the island by clear- 
ing out the underbrush and planting angle worms. 
The worms thrived wonderfully, and fishermen now come 
to the island from points a half dozen miles away for bait, 
Island No, 2 is situated a mile from the foot of the lake, 
a quarter of a mile from the east shore and a little more 
than that from the west shore. There is good fishing for 
bass, pickerel or sunfish within a hundred yards of the 
landing; there is an abundance of shade trees and the 
underbrush has been partially cut away to give access to 
the breezes, which keep the festive mosquito away until 
evening. The only disadvantage of the island is lack of 
fuel and drinking water, but on the east shore of the lake 
directly opposite our landing is a spring of pure cold 
water and near by an abundance of fuel, So taldne itall 
in all we think it an excellent camping ground, _ 
le ‘We circumvented the mosquitoes, at length, and this is 


t 


how we did it, We banked the tent with sand on all 
sides, and pinning back the flap pinned a mosquito bar 
over the orifice, letting it trail on the ground enough to be 
well sanded from the inside of the tent. When ready to 
go into the tent we would brush out what mosquitoes we 
could, and then after fastening the net from the inside so 
that none could return, we took candles and caught and 
killed all that remained. It only required a few minutes 
each evening and was a perfect success. We could then 
pass the evenings comfortably. 

Monday morning there was a nice breeze from the 
southwest, and Jack, Paul and Frank went fishing. 
They came in for breakfast singing and shouting, which 
we knew meant good luck; they had captured sixteen fine 
bass, weighing in the aggregate 46lbs. 

Visiting Bellaire for some needed articles, Jack and I 
decided to try the Cedar for trout. We struck the river 
at the bridge, which is a little more than half a mile from 
itsmouth. Jack fished down stream and I up, agrecing 
to start for the boat at 8. Cedar River is a cold, dark, 
swift-running stream, and so brushy and full of fallen 
trees that it only admits of bait-fishing, It is about 30ft. 
wide, and the banks are such a tangle of cedar as to be 
almost impassable; in fact, they are impassable toany one 
save a trout fisherman. The banks in some places are 
high, but are mostly low and swampy. The mosquitoes, 
black flies, deer flies and ‘‘no-see-ums” are a ‘‘power in 
the land,” and it is a plucky fisherman who holds out for 
a six-hours’ fish. We tried all the different ‘‘dopes” we 
could hear of, but didn tfind anything that did very much 
good. Oil of tar we considered the best, but it is rather 
disagreeable, and will tan a person black as an Indian. 

When I reached the boat Jack showed me 27 trout, all 
good average and the largest weighing 150z., Dick 24 and 
the largest weighing 180z. LIenry, our cook, proved a 
character; a regular encyclopedia of gossip and informa- 
tion. He could not be within hearing of any discussion 
without taking a hand, and would leave his work at any 
time to inflict us with his eloquence. His ears were always 
open to hear a question asked and his tongue always ready 
to volunteer a reply, 

Each day of our stay on the island was as lovely ascould 
be and each day’s fishing brought all the fish we could 
use—more we did not want. Each day two or three would 
go to Cedar River after trout, so we always had at least 
one mess of trout per day. After ten days on our island 
Frank’s leave of absence being about over he regretfully 
took his departure. Four days later Paul bade us good 
bye and a week later Jack, Bob and I said farewell to our 
island home, and jumping into our boats pulled out for 
the head of Intermediate River. The ride down the 
river that morning was most charming and will long 
dwell in my memory as an hour of unalloyed happi- 
ness. We reached Anderson’s for dinner and caught the 
Queen on her down trip, arriving in Elk Rapids for sup- 
per. Next day we went over to Traverse City, where we 
staid a week, fishing in the lakes in the vicinity and trout- 
ing in the Boardman River. While at Traverse Jack 
caught the ‘‘king trout” of the trip; it weighed just 2lbs. 
and was said to be the largest caught that season, al- 
though they have been captured in the Boardman weigh- 
ing as high as 5lbs. DICK, 


THE ALBANY FLY-CASTING. 


LBANY, N. Y., Nov. 8.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
The first annual fly-casting tournament of the Fly- 
Casting Association of Albany, N. Y., took place to-day. 
It would be hard to select a worse day, The wind blew 
from the north, south, east and west. Snow flew and the 
water was choppy. Taking all in all it was a grand suc- 
cess. There were about seventy-five fly-fishermen pres- 
ent and it was held on Washington Park Lake. The 
judges were: Messrs. Dean Sage, Wm. Kirk, Wm. G, 
Carr, James H. Manning. I inclose a score which ex- 

plains itself; 

Length Distance 


ofrod. infeet. Delicacy. Accuracy. 'T’l 
LEDS WV OUGE mE Tae GAS 4 coik sy 11.0 59 a 8 6 25 
TW OLGOKE. tmp bslant sewer etss We. 52) 4 2 se 
W. D. Frothingham .......... 10.6 57 { A rs & 
Fred K. Wood... ....6.:05.+.- 4 jo ge | A 
Howard Paddock........ 0+... LID PE AO Ei 26 
NRO Helin eee Weds wa Tae 1.6 67 ite 173g 
Dr, H.L. Whitbeck.:...s0s011.0 p56 {7 ty DL 
George Brooks. ..........62..04 11.6 66 10” ees 14 
ESSE VAG, joy cay eteleistr nals aise 10.6 64 % 5 1244 
P. M, Luffman............0. _, 11.6 1 pe eit OG li 
"Be RRGGSE AGES o ehap te ce senitae 10.6 50 5 Lye 5 
Wistar acl. reel, Tain tv eaon 10.4 56 sees. 5 5 
Wm. G. Paddock,.........-.-. 11.6 63 us 216 10 
IDR Ty BTS Waperas ane A Rep re 11.0 58 12 24 15 


The prizes for longest casts were won as follows: First, 
Howard Paddock, 72ft. (Spalding rod); second, Fred K. 
Wood, 69ft. (Nichols rod); third, P. M. Luffman, 69ft. (4 
dozen Scotch bass flies); fourth, W. W. Hill, 67ft. (50yds. 
enamel line). Wood and Lutiman tied on 69ff, and in 
casting off Wood made 74ft. and Luifman 71ft. 

The prizes for accuracy and delicacy were as follows: 
First, H, R. Sweny (automatic reel); second, T. W. Ol- 
cott (Bray fly-book); third, F. K, Wood (50yds. enamel 
line); fourth, W. D. Frothingham (4 dozen trout flies). 

It is expected that the association will grow consider- 
ably and another year will make a better show. 

W. G. PADpDooK, 


ANOTHER CRITIC ON A Critic.—The critic, so severely 
criticized by ‘‘Awahsoose” and others in the last number 
of your paper, would evidently subject the editor to his 
own limitations. He fails to recognize the fact ever 

resent to the inner consciousness of so many thousand 
pak of nature, albeit overworked and heavy laden with 
the cares of life, that the FoREST AND STREAM, under its 
present editorial management, is a sovereign balm for the 
sick and wearied soul. Let your correspondent pass his 
leisure in the study of statistical reporis, the bigger and 
mustier the better, and may he find such solace healthful 
and entertaining, for so shall he exercise one among the 
many glorious privileges of American citizenship, but let 
him not too strongly condemn the preference of those 
who choose rather the dash of waves, the forest odors 
that ever float in upon our souls with the advent of our 
favorite journal in the green cover, on which sitteth the 
semblance of a sportsman who loveth nature for herself, 
and who telleth his bosom friend, not how many fish his 
creel contains, but how he caught them.—KELPIE. 


NUMBERING FISH HOOKS. 


ee has been a movement in England, headed by 

the Fishing Gazette, and backed by Mr. Cholmonde- 
ley-Pennell, to reform the numbering of fish hooks and to 
get the different makers to unite on a common system, 
One maker acknowledges to three modes of numbering, ag 
follows: ‘Our sneck bend hooks commence at 000; round, 
Kirby and Limerick bends at 00; Sproat’s and Pennell’s 
bends at No. 1,” and adds that the No. 1 of the various 
shapes are about equal in size but does not say how nearl 
they approximate. It seems that the Redditch No. 1 hook 
is the No, 12 under the Kendal system, while the No. 6 
becomes No. 7 and the No. 10 becomes No, 3, etc. Surely 
here isa chance for reformation, but the day of accom- 
plishment seems distant. 

It was proposed to have all hooks number upward from 
the smallest, thus: 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, etc., up to the largest 
sizes, This method will allow of additions at either end, 
should larger or smaller hooks be made, and would soon 
become familiar, It is already in use by one firm, and 
perhaps professional rivalry prevents others from adopt- 
ing it. Certain it is that in answer to circulars sent out 
by the Fishing Gazette to the principal makers of hooks, 
seven firms replied, and six of these say that it would be 
‘Gmpossible” for them to make the change. This is what 
might be expected from men engaged in any business in 
which they have sale for their goods to those who are 
familiar with their labels, and what more do they want? 
Anglers and fishermen must haye hooks and will buy 
them if there are no numbers at all on the packages, as 
they could select what they want by the eye, but the 
more intelligent anglers desire that all hooks of one size 
shall bear the same number. As one of them puts it: 
“Imagine fora moment all the gunmakers in England 
numbering the bores of guns each according to his own 
particular fancy.” 

We are in hearty sympathy with this movement, for it 
affects America as much as it does England, and we are 
sorry to see the trade so conservative, to pub it mildly. 
tt strikes us that the claim of the makers that a new sys- 
tem of numbering is ‘‘impossible,” merely means that 
they are indifferent to this preposed reform, because it 
would cause them some slight trouble. A way out of 
this difficulty would be to adopt some uniform system for 
labeling hooks, and then for convenience add below the 
numbers, in parenthesis, ‘* Old numbers ——.” Within a 
few years the new system would gradually come into 
use and the old ones woulddie, The adoption of a stand- 
ard for reel plates by the National Rod and Reel Associa- 
tion in this country has worked well, Most all reels now 
conform to it and only a few rural makers adhere to their 
individual standard. Let the hook makers meet and 
agree to adopt a uniform standard and to nse double la- 
bels as long as may be necessary, and anglers the world 
over will feel grateful. 


WHITE PERCH WITH THE FLY, 


HE letter in FOREST AND STREAM of Nov. 4 in regard 

to the white perch as a game fish was something of 

a surprise tome. Notas regards the qualities of the fish, 

but that a gentleman of Mr. Mather’s reputation should 

have just discoveredthem. AsI have caught white perch 

with the fiy for years, I may be able to give a little infor- 

mation to others who may not have tried taking them in 
that manner. 

White perch in this section of the country gencrally 
take the fly best in the latter half of June and first part 
of July, from a half hour before sunset until dark, when 
they naturally are swimming near the surface to take the 
‘bass flies,” as we call them here, which, on calm, warm 
evenings, swarm about the ponds. This year was an ex- 
ception. I did not once get poe enough for a mess 
until almost the last of July, when for a few days they 
took the fly very freely. I then, one evening between 6 
o'clock and 7:30, caught fifty white perch, and afew days 
later took forty more within the same length of time, an 
average of one fish every two minutes for the full time 
of fishing, 

IT used three flies on a 6ft. leader and on one of these 
evenings I took three perch at a time seven times in suc- 
cession. As they most always swim in schools, it is very 
often the case that before one can be reeled in the other 
flies will be taken. As I have made all the flies I have 
used for years for trout, black bass and white perch, I 
have experimented a good deal as regards color, and will 
unhesitatingly say that, for white perch fishing in this 
part of the country, the two fiies which are most tak- 
ing are the red-ibis and a fly made of red, yellow 
and white. I make it as follows: White body ribbed 
with gold, wings red and yellow mixed, yellow hackle 
and red or yellow tail. No doubt the Parmacheeen- 
belle, which combines about the same colors, would do as 
well. Iuse a No, 5 or 6 Sproat hook. 

There was one thing in Mr: Mather’s letter which par- 
ticularly interested me. He speaks of his white perch 
throwing himself out of the water. I have only caught 
them in lakes and ponds in this part of Massachusetts and 
just across the line in Rhode Island. In fact almost en- 
tirely in our Watuppa Lakes, near the city, but I have 
never, out of many hundreds caught, seen one jump out of 
water and never heard of one doing so before. I had con- 
sidered it here an almost infallible sign in hooking a fish 
whether it was a perch or small black bass, by noticing 
that where if was a very rare case to reel in a black bass 
without its breaking water a white perch never did. Ti 
is only one more proof of the difference in the habits of 
the same fish in different sections of the country. 

O. E. BORDEN. 
FALL River, Mass., Nov. §. 


Minnesota.—Sauk Center, Minn., Oct. 27.—Gray Eagle, 
Minn., is a good resort for those who like to cast a fly or 
cast a minnow. On the Little Falls & Dakota Railway, 
185 miles from St. Paul, northeast. The route is via N.. 
P. R. R., from St. Paul to Little Falls. It has some of the 
finest fishing in this State; pike, pickerel, bass, etc., are: 
easily brought up by a ‘‘grub” worm or minnow. The 
lake is a beauti sheet of water one mile from town; 
board may be had for $4 or $5 per week at the Fuller. 
House.—DELL. 


Fort WAYNE, Ind., Oct. 28.—I have just seen 76 black 
bass, 7 of which were small-mouths, also 6 pike, all 
caught in two days fishing by Messrs, Moritz and Hayden, 
of this city, at West Lakes, 32 miles north of here. Live 
minnow used as bait.—J, P. H. 


310 FOREST AND STREAM. 


“fNoy, 11, 1886, 


TWO FISH. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 

When the clock struck 2 yesterday afternoon, I had a 
very bad attack of restlessness; in other words I ached to 
go a-fishing. I had not wet a line for several weeks and 
could not wait any longer. <A drive of six miles took me 
to the headwaters of the San Antonio River, to a favorit 

lace at the junction of the Olmus and the San Antonj 


Hishculfure. 


ddress all communications to the Forest and Stream Pu 


THE MAINE FISH COMMISSION. 
MONG those who took the Grand Trunk passenger train 


iver. In a very few minutes after my arrival I at the station in this city, Wednesday morning, were 
busily engaged in casting the fly to the best of my abi Hon, H, M. Stillwell, of Banger, Hon. H, O. Stanley, of Dix- 
Working down the stream for nearly one mile Ic field, Fish and Game Commissioners of Maine; R. Hi. Stan- 


ley, a correspondent of the Boston Globe, and a representative 
of the Press. The objective point of the party was Edes 
Falls, in the town of Naples, this county, and the object of 
the Visit was to inspect the new salmon hatching works at 
that place. At Mechanic Falls the train was left, and a 
team was taken for a pa Nee trip overland. This part 
of the journey was over a hard road, through monotonous 
scenery, and on a day when the atmosphere was heavily sur- 
charged with moisture, which threatened at any moment to 
fall in rain. The ride, however, was made pleasant by the 
conversation of the Commissioners, who gave facts in rela- 
tion to and Comments upon Maine’s fish and game interests. 

Im 1866 or *6? Mr, Charles G. Atkins, now an assistant of 
Prof, Baird, of Washington, D. C., and Mr. Foster, who has 
since died, were appointed the first Fish and Game Commis- 
sioners of the State. In 1872 the present incumbents of the 
offices were eppointed, and haye held the positions until the 
present time because of their thorough competency to do the 
work which deyolves upon them. 

_ The work of re-stocking the waters of Maine with salmon, 
rightly called the king of fish, began as early as 1873. Salmon 
then run to the headwaters of our rivers to spawn, but the 
work of re-stocking the lakes and streams in a natural way 
was a slow process, The spawn of the salmon has deadly 
enemies in the rivers—the eel, pickerel and other fish—and 
it is estimated that from 10,000 eggs deposited by a salmon 
not over one per cent. reach maturity. A resort was had to 
artificial means. In 1873, the first, salmon fry, the name for 
the young fish, were purchased for Maine i 


but one small large-mouthed black bass. Reachigig at 
last the upper end of a long pool of shallow wat@r, a 
veritablespring of pure, fresh water, clear as crystal, with 
a solid itooke bottom. A light deposit put upon this rocky 
bottom furnished a foothold for pond lilies and other 
aquatic plants, which pronounced this the natural 
home of the black bass, and one could not select a more 
desirable place to cast the fly in anticipation of rich re- 
ward. Taking a good position from which to make along 
cast down the stream (about forty feet is the maximum 
when as was the case at this time I was usinga very light 
rod, not over 50z, in weight), at the third cast I felt the 
expected strike and knew that I had hooked a large fish. 
Making a rush down the stream some forty or fifty feet, 
under all the strain the rod and line could bear, the fish 
broke from the water. Being under a high bank pro- 
tected by a deep fringe of bushes, I did not get a good 
view of him, but the splashing was enough lo convince 
me that I had hooked a small whale. With a strong pull 
he insisted on going down the stream and could not be 
checked until he had taken another fifty feet of line off 
the reel, Now then he tugged and tugged, and seemed 
determined to burrow in the rocky bottom, At last he 
started up the stream and in a very short time I had a 
glimpse of his tail as he partially broke from the water, 
Bah! it was a catfish, (called blue cat in this locality, 
channel cub in Ohio and Indiana), I landed the fish 
which weighed 3lbs, and found he had taken thestretcher, 
a Parmacheene-belle. Concluding that it was not a good 
day for bass fishing, I set out on my way back to the 
starting point. I noticed a fallen treetop in a pool I had 
not tried on the way down the stream. Asa last chance 
I made a cast to its friendly border, This was rewarded 
with a strike and the feel of a large fish. He made 
direct for the center of the fallen treetop, and there was 
nothing for the rod and line to do but stand the strain or 
break, Idid not feel good. I wanted that fish; I knew he 
‘must be a black bass of good size, S5lbs, at least. Smaller 
ones do not move off with that uniform motion and strong 
steady pull on the line; only the very large ones put con- 
fidence in main strength. I expected every instant to 
feel the line catch on a projecting limb, two or threetimes 
it snubbed and freed itself, I felt like kicking myself. 
How often have I solemnly yowed-never to use more than 
one fly when casting for black bass in small streams filled 
with snags and other obstructions. One fish at a cast 
ought to satisfy any reasonable angler, I will never do 
it again, not even if I land the fish. Herises to the strain 
on the line sufficient for me to determinethat he is hooked 
upon the dropper, Now I know he will get the line tan- 
gledin the brush, That stretcher fly will always be in 
the way. Down he goes under the brush again. No, he 
comes out and rushes full speed down the stream. Go it 
old fellow, take all the lme you want. Don’t like the 
shallow water on that sandbar. Never mind; 5° right 
over; that is right, there is deep water below and no ob- 
structions. You and I can now have as many rounds as 
von please, make your own rules, The Parmacheene- 
elle shall be the referee. Now you are landed—a, 4lbs. 
catfish. Iwill go home and hasten to tell ForREST AND 
STREAM how I was fooled twice on the same day. 

The above story is as near the literal truth as can be 
expected from the mouth of an old member of the fra- 
ternity. The fish were not weighed, but I have no doubt 
that together they weighed lbs, The fish took the fly 
on the surface of the water, the strike was as quick and 
strong as could be expected froma large black bass or 
brook trout. Iam half way inclined to rate the blue 
eat as a game fish, they take minnows, crawfish, dobsons, 
grasshoppers and sometimes the fly. They frequent swift 
waters and usually take the bait at or near the pee 

RINGO, 


; in Ontario at a 
cost per 1,000 of 340in gold. Then experiments began in 
earnest and from hatching works at Orland and Grand Lake 
Stream good results have been obtained. The waters of 
Maine in many parts have been re-stocked with this noble 
fish, and many thousands of dollars have been added to the 
revenue of the State. The fly-fishing has attracted tourists 
Ns A ene and they have left thousands of dollars within our 
borders. 

Many interesting things by experiments have been learned 
of the habits of salmon. It is now well established that they 
spawn but once in two years. After spawning they go, no 
one knows where, but some think far out to sea, as far even 
asthe Grand Banks, It is the opinion of Prof. Baird that 
they go only to find deep water where they feed upon 
shrimps, which gives the rich color and delicate flavor to 
their meat. Salmon have been taken in the Penobscot, and 
after having been weighed and measured and tin tags num- 
bered tied to them, have been set free. In two years salmon, 
thus marked, have been caught againin the weirs of the 
Penobscot, A salmon always returns to the river of its 
nativity, Two salmon, one born in the Penobscot, the other 
in the St. Croix, may meet at sea, but when the time for 
their return to their former homes arrives, each seeks its old 
haunts. The salmon has its enemies and schools of suckers 
follow them to the spawning beds to devour the eggs, By 
the long course of experiments made it has been determined 
how fast salmon increase in weight and size. The number 
of eggs which a salmon pEviieeee is about 600 toa pound, and 
so the number obtained from the average fish is about 5,000, 
once in two years. 

Lake Sebago has been noted for many years for its so- 
called landlocked salmon, Forsome years the Fish Com- 
missioners have had their attention called to the salmon of 
Sebago, The salmon which goto the sandy beaches of the 
headwaters of Sebago to spawn were gradually being extinct 
by poachers, who speared them. As many as 50 have been 
killed by two men in a night, and this too at the season 
when they were on the spawning beds. Again, the Commis- 
sioners were anxious to obtain eggs from the landlocked 
salmon in order to restock the Sebago waters, as well as 
Moosehead and other places. Im accordance with this plan a 
place was selected this season on Crooked River, the princi- 
pal stream which runs into Sebago, on which to conduct the 
experiment. 

Messrs. Stillwell and Stanley had a weir of wood built 
entirely across the stream. This weir is 75feet in length, and 
to protect it against a freshet it is weighted with 100 tons of 
stone, At short intervals places have been left through 
which refuse matter floating down the river can pass: In 
the center of the weir, on the down river side, has been built 
a “trap,’’ in the shape of a letter V, the apex is toward the 
weir. In the center of the apex has been left an opening 
which enters into another trap 12x14 feet in size, The sal- 
mon going up the river on his way to the spawning grounds, 

asses into the first ‘‘ trap,’’ thence into the second, and there 

eis a secure prisoner. «He will swim around and around 
his prison, but never succeeds in passing out of the place in 
which he entered, The salmon is taken from his pen by 
means of a dip net, and placed in a pond 40x20 feet, and then 
the males and females are separated, and placed in “cars.” 

These are simply rough floating boxes 5x14 feet in size. 
They are useful for ee the salmon in a small space, and 
also to tow the fish to the lake again. As good luck would 
have it a salmon had the kindness to come up the river 
Thursday, and the visitors had an opportunity to see an 
18 pound salmon taken with a dip net. 

How has this experiment succeeded? 

The weir was finished the Ist day of September, and on 
the 15th of that month the work of taking the eggs was be- 
oun, When all is ready for the operation to begin the men 

ress themselves in suits of oil cloth, and placed on their 
hands woolen mittens, the insides of which are roughened 
so as to hold fast to the fish. A female salmon is first taken 
from the water and carried to the bank where the spawn is 
extracted by gentle pressure on the fish. The spawn is then 
impregnated and the work of Goel eine begins. As soon 
as the work of development begins globules are formed about 
as large as- medium-sized peas, and these become hard and 
are of a yellowish amber color. The eggs are then carefully 
washed with water and placed on trays, and carefully taken, 
for they break easily, to the hatching house, which is at Hides 
Falls, two miles distant. 'The Commissioners, at the begin- 
ning of their experimental work, thought that during the 
season, which lasts some two months, 26 fish might be taken 
and 100,000 eggs obtained. Already 296 fish are im captivity, 
and itis expected that 400 in all will be taken and 1,000,000 
eggs obtained, The fish already captured are fine specimens. 

One of them weighs 27lbs, and the average of the 296 is over 
10lbs., and thus it will be seen that there is almost a ton and 
a half of live salmon in the pond and cars. The salmon all 
strongly resemble the best specimens of the Penobscot Riyer, 
and Mr, Stilwell says the most marked difference is that the 
Sebago salmon are thicker. The characteristic of the Penob- 
scot salmon is that they are round and generally of good 
length. The 27-pounder taken at Crooked River isa splen- 
did specimen of the king of fish and would be asplendid sub- 
ject for a painting. Heis to be photographed efore he is 
piven his liberty. Recently 71 salmon ran into the weir in 
24 hours. 

Prof. Baird obtained 280,000 eggs here at_an expense of 
500. The 1,000,000 eggs which it is expected will be taken 
this season, will not cost over $1 per thousand, It will be 
emembered that the first eggs bought by Maine cost 840 per 


San ANTONIO, Texas. 


SENSIBILITY OF FISHES TO PAIN.—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: Anent this subject [have nothing new to offer, 
though I might present corroborative testimony as to fish 
with broken hooks in their mouths taking bait or fly 
again almost immediately, or of fish fresh from the water 
being thrown on wharves or the ground, or carried on 
strings by the hour without being killed, and in ecstatic 
enjoyment lifting up their eyes in tearful thankfulness 
for the privileges, but J notice the account from “B. F. 
M.,” Raleigh, N. C,, of the experience ofthe ‘'Rey. Dr. M. 
M. Marshall, pastor of Christ Church,” who cut a slice 
from a live fish, then threw him into the water and 
straightway caught him again. It was no doubt the 
fault of the fish, the insensible fish, that he was impaled 
again (did the kind Doctor try it over again?), but I won- 
der if the ‘‘pastor of Christ Church” though he was fol- 
lowing the precepts of his gentle, thoughtful and merciful 
master,—O, O. 8. 


MasKinonGgi.—ditor Forest and Stream: Mr. Fred 
Mather in his letter published in your number of 28th 
ult., states that H. nobilior is called by French Canadians 
“masque allonge.” Ihave lived among French Canadians 
more than thirty years, have fished and hunted with 
guides of that nationality, and have associated intimately 
- with merchants, professional men and in fact all ranks of 
the same race, and never yet heard the fish called any- 
thing but maskinongé, (pronounced mas-kee-nén-jai) be- 
ing almost precisely the same as the Chippewa name 
which was given to Col. Graves by John B. Codotte. 
There are numerous lakes, a river, a county and a town in 
this Province named Maskinongé, but none that I know 
of, called Masque Allonge. From all of which Leonciude 
that the conservative French Canadian has handed down 
the name exactly as he got it from the Indians, and as 
oe re aforesaid still have it.—H. R. (Montreal, 

Ov, . 


Don’’ Surrer Coup TO ACCUMULATE on cold until your 
threat and lungs are in a state of chronic inflammation. 
Attack the first symptoms of pulmonary irritation with Hale's 
Honey of Horehound and Tar, and achieve an easy victory, 

"3 TOOTHACHE DRors cure in 1 minute.— Adv. 


peonie pheeeaa geese, quail, pigeon, mallar 


thousand. This isa remarkably fine showing for the excel-’ 
lent manafzement of our Commissioners, 
he work is in the hands of I, P. Harriman, of Orland, a 
very efficient man, who is assisted by his son H, A,, and by 
Charles Floyd. When the work here is finished the salmon 
will all be taken to Sebago Lake, and in two years, it is ex- 
cted, will again try to seek the head waters of the Crooked 
er. The people in this vicinity were at first very hostile 
undertaking, and threats were made of destroying the 
Wight and day watch is kept, and thus far no trouble 
has beemiexperienced, Some poaching has been done on the 
river below the weir, and a few nights ago a boat, in which 
was a villainous looking spear, large enough to kill a whale, 
was captured, But the people begin to seé that this work is 
for their own benefit, and look with more favor upon it. 
During the past season the Fish Commissioners have 
placed in the Kennebec, Androscoggin and Penobscot rivers 
and tributaries, 700,000 sea salmon: in Moosehead and other 


‘lakes in the State, 280,000 Jandlocked salmon; and 200,000 


into the St, Croix River. These last were placed jointly by 
Maine and New Brunswick, a province whose people know 
the benefit of protecting fish and game, and of re-stocking 
its lakes and rivers, The best of feeling exists between 
Maine and New Brunswick on this question, and they will 
continue jointly to work for the accomplishment of still 
greater results. 

. The people of New Brunswick are much more advanced 
in this matter of protection to fish and game than in many 
of the States of the Union. As a matter of fact no State has 
as yet taken the advanced steps in this direction which 
Maine has. Massachusetts pays a small sum, very small, to 
help to sustain the salmon hatchery at Grand Lake in this 
State, but it only amounts to a drop in the bucket to what 
that State ought to expend, Our own State should continue 
to do more from year to year. The coming winter the Legis- 
lature should appropriate at least $20,000, and this sum could 
be wisely expended in the building of fish ways, in hatching 
eggs of Salmon and other fish, and in many directions. Our 
Legislature, on a whole, look at this matter from the true 
view, and there is not much doubt but that they will adopt 
a liberal policy, 

Once in awhile a man is found, like the old fellow near 
Bangor, who wanted the close time on catching white perch 
and black bass removed because, he said, the fish had become 
so plentiful that when his meadows were overflowed by the 
spring freshets the fish ate the roots of his grass, and de- 
stroyed the prospects of a hay crop. He said that he should 
sue the State for damages, A man visited the camp at Hdes 
afew daysago and was accompanied by-his little boy. He 
bemoaned his fate because he was prevented from spearing 
salmon, A gentleman said to him that if a wholesale de- 
struction of salmon was allowed that his little boy and the 
rest of the rising generation would haye no salmon, as they 
would be extinct. His reply was that he didn’t care a con- 
tinental for the rising generation; that it was for his own 
gratification for which he lived, Fortunately there are com- 
paratively few who allow selfishness to be paramount to the 
public welfare. There are no such lakes, ponds and rivers, 
no such grounds for hunting in the world, as there are in 
Maine to-day, is the opinion of a gentleman well qualified to 
judge. The revenue from this source is enormous, as the 
sportsmen from other States now visit this State in large 
numbers. It is said that the eighty salmon caught by fly- 
fishing at the dam at Bangor last season were the means of 
bringing people to that city who expended at least $5,000, ~ 

Referring now moré particularly to Sebago. It is for the 
interest of the people in all the towns about that sheet of 
water and its tributaries; it is for the interest of the city of 
Portland, of the people of all Western Maine to aid the Com- 
missioners in the work which has been begun in restocking 
the lake with salmon. Ina few yearsit would be the finest 
salmon fishing ground in the world, and would attract visit- 
ors from all parts of the country, and thus be a means of 
adding to the wealth of the State. 

Public opinion in fayor of protective fish and game laws 
is Dow greatly in advance of what it was only a few years 
ago, and the majority of our citizens now believe in giving 
our faithful commissioners more assistance, So as to encour- 
age thém in their work.—Fortland (Me.) Press. 


LIVE CARP SHIPPED WITHOUT WATER,—Last 
week Mr. Valentine Stilabower, a carp breeder at Kdinburg, 
Ind,, sent some live carp to State Fish Commissioner Hnos 
B. Reed, at Indianapolis, Ind., packed in ‘“excelsior,”’ a sort 
of wood shaving, and they arrived sately andlived afterward. — 
Mr. Reed, in an editorial note in The People, says: “On last 
Wednesday we received a box of live carp—eight in number 
—from Mr, Valentine Stilabower, the extensive carp raiser 
of Edinburg, Ind. They were coyered by excelsior packing 
and lay in a double row on top of one another and must have 
been at least three hours on the road. To say that we were | 
surprised expresses it but feebly. We had never heard of 
carp being shipped dry, and here they were alive and kicking 
and not a drop of water around them. They embraced seale 
and mirror and were about the handsomest carp we have 
ever seen. We lost no time in putting the carp into our pond. 
They are doing well.” 


BLACK BASS IN EUROPE.—We have a private letter 
from Count von dem Borne, of Berneuchen, Germany, which 
says that an agent of the Marquis of Exeter was at his ponds 
recently after black bass for Knglish waters and took 1,432 
fish. We do not understand why this fish should be im- 

orted into Rngland from Germany, because the Marquis of 

Hxeter has had ten times the number of black bass that 

Herr von dem Borne has had, and, therefore, should be able 
to supply Germany by this time. We know that the latter 
gentleman has been very successful in breeding black bass, 
as he has in the case of many other fishes; but from the facts 
stated above it looks as though the Marquis of Exeter hasnot 
met with much success with his fish. : 


CARP,—This week a car load of young carp will leave 
Washington for New York city, consigned to Mr, E, G. 
Blackford, Fulton Market, for distribution to applicants in 
Wew York and neighboring States, Applications should be 
made by letter aS soon as possible, In former years twenty 
fish were given to each applicant, but we do not kno 
whether the allowance has been increased or not. On Mon 
day last we saw one hundred carp, averaging three pound 
each, on Mr. Blackford’s slabs. hey were in excellent con 
dition and came from pondsat Absecom, N. J. There is 
very limited sale for the fish in the city. 


DR, BATRD.—Among those to whom were awarded the de 
gree of Doctor of Laws, at the celebration of the 2a0th anni- 
versary. of the founding of Harvard College, appears the 
name of *‘ Spencer Fullerton Baird, Secretary of the Smith 
sonian Institution, Director of the National Museum; Unite 
States Fish Commissioner, promoter of zoological science.’ 


The Portland Oregonian says, “The spostsman of the 
Northwest has no mutterings to meke over his variety of 
shooting. He can go imto eastern Oregon and shoot prairie 
chickens, and fish to his heart’s content. Within twa hours’ 
travel of the metropolis of the North Paafie coast he can 
shoot within twenty-four hours elk, deer, bear, panther, 

dduck widgeon, 
anvasback, teal, sprigtail, gray duck, bluebill and snipe, be- 
ides swan and sandhill crane.” 


Nov, 11, 1686.) 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


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— Che Kennel. 


Address ali communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. On, 


FIXTURES. 


DOG SHOWS. : 


Dec. 1 to 8.—First Dog Show of the Inter-State Poultry and Pet 
Stock Association, Cairo, Tl. A.A. Cowdery, Secretary, Cobden, 


1, 

Dec. 15 to 17,_Second Annual Dog Show of the Western Connec- 
ticut Poultry Association, Fra D, Hallett, Superintendent, 
Winsted, Gonn. Entries close Dec, 4. 

April 12, 1887.—Thirteenth Annual Dog Show of the Western 
Pennsylvania Poultry Society, at Pittsburgh, Pa. ©, B. Elben, 


Pea SY by FIELD TRIALS 


Nov 22.—fighth Annual Field Trials of the Eastern Field Trials 
Club, at High Point, N.C. W. A. Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Kings county, N.Y. 

Nov. 23.—Fitth Annual Field Trials of the Robins Island Club, 


ie als Island, L, 1. Open to members only. “. Wateroury, Sec- 
retary. 
Dec. 1—¥irst Annual Field Trials of the Irish Setter Club, at 
Salisbury, N,C, W. Dunphy, President, Peekskill, N.Y; ; 
Dee. 18, —Highth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at. Grand Junction, Tenn. ’ 
Dec, 14—Imaugural Field Trials of the Texas Field Trials Club. 
For members only. John F, Sharp, Secretary, Marshall, Tex. 


A. K. R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 


HE AMBRIGCAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registratiou 
of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month. Entries close on the ist. Should be in 
early. Hntry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
Wo entries inserted wnless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50. Address ‘tAmerican Kennel Register,” P, O. Box 2832, New 
York. Number of entries already printed 4236, 


PENNSYLVANIA TRIALS, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The following additional entries have been made for the 
Philadelphia Kennel Club’s field trials: 

DERBY, 

MINNETONKA.—English setter bitch (Don Juan—Petrel 
I1,}; Jos, Fronefield, Jr. ‘ 

DUKE WIND’EM.—English setter dog (Rebel Wind’em— 
Leda); M. Richardson, 

MEMBERS’ STAKE, 

WEE OCLARA.—English setter bitch (Count Noble—Dashing 

Romp); E. W. Jester. 
: OPEN STAKE, 

Kwynos.—knglish setter dog (Grouse—Flora); G. Schreiber. 

Reports from New Jersey indicate plenty of quail, but the 
fine weather has interfered with duck shooting at Havre de 
Grace. RED IRISH. 


WESTERN TRIALS. 
[Special to Forest and Stream.) 


BILENE, Kan.. Nov. 9.—The All-Aged Stakes of the 
Western Field Trials Association were begun to-day. 
The weather fine, but coverdry. Birds found in sufficient 
numbers. The judges are Messrs. A. Merriman, A. A. Whip- 
ple, H. H. Briggs. The starters were drawn as follows: 
NATALIE (J. Hayward, Jr.), black, white and tan bitch 
(Gladstone—Donna JJ.), 


against 
DIcK BERWYN (H. P. Dilton). black, white and tan dog 
(Dashing Berwyn—Vanity Fair). 


aie (Castleman Kennels), liver and white dog (Meteor 
—Dell), 


agatmst 
Dick B. (J. I, Case, Jr.), black and white dog (McKinney 
—F lossy). 


Biuitz BoRGLAR D, (W.B. Smith), black, white and tan 
dog (Burglar—Queen Dido), 


against 
CORNER STONE (J. W. Blythe), liverjand white dog (Meteor 
—Accident), 


ae (Castleman Kennel), liver and white dog (Meteor— 
ell), 


against : 
Dick T. (N. B. Nesbitt), black and white dog (Cashier— 
Flake), 


Crow (J. R. Daugherty), black dog (Starr’s;Broncho—Wad- 
dell’s Fan), 
again. 


CounTESs LLEWELLIN (G. H. 
bitch (Druid—Princess Draco). 


BRIDGEPORT (H. E. Pray), black, white and tan dog (Dash- 
ing Monarch—V annette), 


against 
Baar D, (R. C. Van Horn), red dog (Lord Dufferin—Queen 
ess), 


Lurra (N. B, Nesbitt), blue belton and tan bitch (Dog 
ip—Juno), 


st 
aughten), lemon and white 


against 
KING BELTON (J. I. Case, Jr.), blue belton dog (Count Noble 
—Rosalind), 


NELLIE TRUE (A, J. 
le Diable—Dixie), 


against 
Down BURGLAR D. (G. H. Laughten), black, white and tan 
dog (Burglar—Queen Dido). 


Spor BELTON (J. I. Gase, Jr.), blue belton bitch (Dick B.— 
Belle Belton) a bye. ~ 

Winners first series; Natalie, Dick B., Cornerstone, Rod, 
Crow, Bridgeport. SPECIAL, 


THE AMERICAN MASTIFF CLUB. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

__ As the positions of the American members of the English 
Mastiff Club and the recently organized American Mastiff 
Club have beconie somewhat a matter of public comment, it 
may be well for me to state what the facts areand why there 
should be any opposition on the part of American mastiff 
men to the newly organized club. The prime and vital one 
is the well founded and almost universal belief that it was 
started in the interests of a cligue and as a balm to their 
own wounded feelings, by the disappointed exhihitors at the 
last New York show, That this belief is well founded is 
shown by the secrecy with which the affair was managed, 
no public notice whatever having been given of the intent to 
form such a club. That it was_a scheme of three disap- 


Gleason), white and liver bitch (Robert 


- pointed exhibitors is shown by such eoRne ne and represent-. 


ative mastiff men as Perry, Haldeman, Winchell, Aston, 
etc., not being invited to participate in the formation of the 
elub, and if pumpor of this yiew is needed, it is had in the 
appointment of these three disgruntled exhibitors as half of 
the original executive committee, with a gentleman as sec- 
retary who is only known to mastiff men as the owner of a 


| a - 


, 


Httle dog, bred and still exhibited by one of “the triumvir~ 
ate.”? Messrs, Mead and atone are the only men in it well 
and favorably known to mastifi men at large, but they are 
swamped by the “packing of the jury.” do not know 
eithér Mr. Belknap or Mr. Bowditch and find no general 
knowledge of them, but all that I can learn of them is to 
their credit, andI firmly believe that neither of the four 
would have had a hand in the organization of the club had 
they known that care had been taken to prevent such repre- 
sentative mastifi men as those I haye named, from any Ror 
ticipation in its organization. In fact [can answer for Mr. 
Mead, as he took the trouble to notify me of the proposed 
meeting. That it may be possible for those left out to now 
come in (only possible, mind you, two black balls exclude) 
does not help the matter, for whieh of us cares to come in at 
the tail of the hunt after the power has been firmly lodged in 
the hands of the ‘‘you tickle me, I'll tickle you”’ Council of 
Three? I have no hesitation in saying that it was the most 
deliberate insult to the mastiff men of America to form a 
club and not invite the most prominent mastiff men in the 
country to join it. i ’ 

Note how differently gentlemen arrange such affairs: The 
Collie Club was charged with apubesely leaving Mr. tery 
without notice of their proposed organization, and althoug 
it seems to have been entirely unintentional, they promptly 
amended their by-laws, increasing the number of the com- 
mittee, and if my suspicions are correct, they about forced 
Mr. Terry on to it; apparently, in their estimation, they 
could not stand even an appearance of trickery. 

Now as to the American members of the Old English Mas- 
tiff Club, They are fourteen in number, eight of whom 
have been elected since the formation of the American club, 
I can speak for six of these, that under no circumstances 
would they join with the American club, or even show under 
their judges, as long as the club remains asitis. The only 
member of the English club who is also one of the ‘‘Ameri- 
can’? is Mr, Mead, Itis avery serious blunder to suppose 
that the decision of the English committee against the erec- 
tion of an American branch, is a defeat of the purpose of the 
American members, as they neverasked that, and time will 
speedily show the kind of metal they are made of. 

An obseure writer, more distinguished for broad brogue 
than brains, and whose murder of English rivals his boot 
licking of the W. K. C., has recently emptied his bucket of 
hogwash on this subject, but as he has been the only one to 
attempt a whitewash of the pewter medal fraud, perhaps I 
am unvwise in departing from my practice of taking no notice 
of what he scribbles, as nobody forms or changes an opinion 
on his blatant drivel, W. WADE. 

HuLtTon, Pa., Nov, 4. 


NEWS FROM HIGH POINT. 


EAVING New York at 4:30 P. M. on Wednesday, I ar- 
rived here the next morning. High Point has not 
changed much within the year, nor has there been much 
change in the population, although the pickaninnies appear 
to be slightly on the increase. The weather here for the last 
two or three months has been hot and dry, with but very 
little rain, and consequently shooting has been poor. Birds 
are reported more plenty than for some years, but nrost of 
the broods were late hatched, and, as a rule, they are but 
little more than half grown, they will soon be in good con- 
dition, however, as there is an abundance of feed. To-day 
the welcome rain commenced falling about noon, and 
although at this writing the indications point to fair 
weather, enough has fallen to insure good sport among the 
birds. The ground has become softened, which will’prove a 
great blessing to the dogs, as hitherto it has been impossible 
for them to do much work without becoming crippled. by 
cutting their feet on the sharp stones which were immoy- 
ably set in the hard baked surface of the ground. 

Yesterday in company with the Messrs. Brower, of New 
York, and my old shooting companion, Mr. A. H. Smith, of 
this place, and his Irish setter Birdo, I took a turn among 
the birds, I had taken every precaution to insure a success- 
ful campaign, but some of the boys, anxious to see the inside 
of the old gun, had actually swabbed it out. This was a 
damper and I was in a dubious state of mind as to the result, 
Driving out of fown a few miles we struck out across the 
fields toward a run near which Birdo found a nice bevy and 
scored a point. There is a peculiarity about his points that 
is rarely seen. When on single birds or when backing he is 
rigid and puts on considerable style, but when a bevy is be- 
fore him you can generally make a close estimate of the 
number of birds by the more or less animated and expressive 
wag of his tail. Ashe was working it forall it was worth on 
this occasion we were not surprised when we walked in front 
of him to raise a large bevy. Some of them went in my di- 
rection and I gave it tothem right and left, and under the 
excitement claimed the two that dropped, but as I cooled 
down and realized the enormous handicap imposed by the 
condition of my gun, I was tortured with the doubt that 
perhaps stray pellets from the other guns were entitled to 
the score. This doubt became more aggressive as the da 
wore on and several birds escaped notwithstanding my well- 
directed aim. Finally, by repeated firing I got the old gun 
in condition, and a fair share of a fair bag was scored to its 
credit. The weather was simply perfect and we had a most 
enjoyable day. 

Upon my arrival here I found Mr. Costerand Buckellew at 
the Belleview House busily engaged in arranging the details 
for the trials. Mr. F. R. Hitchcock, the only other member 
near here, is at Thomasyille. Several handlers with their 
strings are located in the vicinity. Luke W. and John 
White are at Thomasville, C. Tucker is about eight miles 
west from here, T. M, Aldrich is at Progress, Alonzo Koll at 
Greensboro, R. M. Morgan at Linwood, E. H. Haight is near 
Statesville, and J. N. Lewis and J, C. Vail are near Raleigh. 
J have seen none of them yet, and, therefore, cannot give the 
names of the winners before next week. The Members’ 
Stake will probably prove to be the most interesting event of 
the kind that has yet been seen. The entries already re- 


ceived are: Buckellew, W. A. Coster; Brimstone, H. E. 
Hamilton; Bang Grace, J. L. Breeze; Brandon, J. O’H. 


Denny; Gloster, Edward Dexter, and Slocum, J. Simpkins. 
Messrs. J. O. Donner, D. 8. Gregory, F. R. Hitchcock, R. C. 
Cornell, G. DeF’. Grant, J. W. Orth and J. Henrich haye sig- 
nified their intention to enter, and it is probable that several 
others will also do so. Mr. Costeris confident that there will 
be at least twenty entries. I hope to be able to give a full 
list in season for publication next week. The Derby also 
promises to be very interesting and to have a larger number 
of starters than has previously been seen. Many of the en- 
tries are reported to be going nicely and sure to start, and we 
may confidently look for a closely contested race, It is yet 
early to form an opinion as to the number of starters in the 
All-Aged Stake, but it is safe to say that it will be much 
greater than that of any preutegs year. A few heavy frosts 
and a little more rain will put the fields in capital order and 
Insure a successful meeting, SHADOY. 


Higu Porn, Nov. 6. 


COLLIE SWEEPSTAKES.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
I have the pleasure of giving the following notice; ‘‘A special 
cash prize of not less than #50 has been offered in addition to 
the sweepstakes of 1887, to be open for competition only to 
puppies whelped after Aug, 1, 1886, provided ten or more 
entries of this age are made, This prize will be given to the 
best dog or bitch. Exhibitors must conform to the rules 
that govern the sweepstakes, and entries are to be made in 
the same manner.”’ I wish to remind collie owners that en- 
tries close Dec. 1, 1886. Information and blanks on applica- 
tion.—Groren A. SMITH, Secretary and Treasurer (520 Wal- 
nut street, Philadelphia, Pa.). : 


NATIONAL FIELD TRIALS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: A 

The field trials of the National Field Trials Club, an- 
nounced for Dec. 6, will be postponed to Dee, 13. 

There will be a meeting of the members of the club Tues- 
day, Dec. 14, at 8 P. M., ab Grand Junction, Tenn., for elec- 
tion of officers and the transaction of such other business as 
may be brought before the club. 

Lhave arranged with the Southern Passenger Committee 
to return all who pay full fare going to attend the trials at 
Grand Junction, Tenn,, Dec. 16, at one-third fare on the 
certificate plan. Gentlemen intending to visit these trials 
and who desire to return at one-third fare, should write to 
B. M. Stephenson, Secretary of the National Field Trial 
Club, La Grange, Tenn., for a certificate, which they will 
present to the ticket agent, when they purchase their ticket 
to Grand Junction, and request the ticket agent to fill out 
the necessary blanks. This certificate should be returned 
and presented to Mr. Stephenson at the trials, who will in- 
dorse it good for return ticket. 

W. 5B, SHATTUC, President. 


MASTIFFS. 


Hditor Forestand Stream: | 
May Lask you to put the inclosed extracts in parallel 
cohimn, Cras. H. MAson, 


From Forest and Stream Aug, (6,788. From Forest and Stream Nov. 4, (886. 


lam willing atany time to en- 
ter into a lengthy discussion 
(with any practical man writing 
over his own signature) of the 
merits of pointers and setters, 
or the various non-sporting 
classes with which I have had 
lengtny experience, but I cannot 
waste my time arguing with 
entlemensuchas * * * who 
ave not bred good dogs or won 
the highest honors at our shows. 
CHAS. H. MAson. 


I have never expressed an 
opinion of a dog without saying 
then, or having said at some 
previous time, that it was based 
on a photo. W., WADE. 


STAFFORD AND WAVERLY.—New York, Noy. 5.— 
Hditor Forest and Stream; I have deferred alluding to your 
report of the Stafford Springs show, expecting to see some 
comment upon it in your number of Noy. 4. It seems to me 
that as you always claim to criticise sporting matters fairly, 
impartially and fearlessly, your aquiescence in the report of 
the show in your number of Oct. 28, signed “‘Stafford,’’ vio- 
lates your creed, The Stafford Kennel Club deserves the 
severest censure for a badly conducted and 11!-benched show, 
What exhibitors of other breeds have to say at the absence 
of a catalogue and the almost open air benching of the 100 (?) 
dogs, comprising the exhibits in all the classes, in a tent 
ventilated with rents, I do not know; but I for one as an ex- 
hibitor of fox-terriers, and at that, of my best two terriers, 
Safety and Bacchanal, in the pink of condition, protest 
against your claim to fairness, if you permit the awards, in 
this class at least, to pass unchallenged, as well as the 
wretched manner in which the entire show was conducted. 
Mr, Tallman, not Dr. Walton, judged fox-terriers, and, L 
understand, was pressed into it against his will and 
acceded to the importunities of the management with 
the apology that he knew nothing about fox-terriers. 
He is essentially a sporting dog admirer and owner, 
and a reflection upon anything beyond his knowledge 
about fox-terriers is far from my intention, quite the con- 
trary. There is nothing even close in the competition be- 
tween Safety and Di nor much more between Raby Tyrant 
Il. and Bacchanal, while Somerset Mike is to a goot fox-ter- 
tier what a cart horse is to an Arabian, and no one is better 
aware of it than your kennel reporting stati. I was deceived 
by the representations of the secretary of the Stafford Ken- 
nel Club, as to the intended high standard of this year’s 
show, and consequently made my entries. For being thus 
victimized, while I confess it was done in a most polite and 
tempting manner, I have but myself to blame, but it is to be 
hoped that the American Kennel Club will not im like man- 
ner fall a prey to the blandishments of the Stafford Kennel 
Club’s very courteous and plausible secretary and admit it 
tomembership. Lasked youin a recent number to do me the 
justice to correct the statement that Diadem competed at 

averley. Instead of this, you reiterated that she had. She 
was taken into the ring by Mr. Lacy, and at the instance of 
some of my friends taken out again before the competition 
began, as the hair had not grown out on a bare spot on her 
back sufficiently to allow her to compete. She will, if her 
present excellent condition continues, I trust, appear at the 
spring shows, and then she will be most cheerfully sub- 
mitted to your criticism.—AUGUST BELMONT, JR. [if all the 
exhibits were in normal condition the awards named were 
wrong; we agree with our correspondent on that point. It 
was distinctly stated by our Stafford correspondent that Mr. 
Tallman judged the sporting classes, among which of course 
fox-terriers were included, though Mr. Belmont’s remarks 
appear to imply the contrary. As to the Diadem incident 
at Waverly we can only reiterate the exact statement of fact 
already made by us, namely, that the bitch Diadsm was 
taken into the ring and was ordered out by the judge. In 
other words she was brought before the judge in the ring for 
competition, and the judge, refusing to pass upon her in her 
condition, directed Mr. Lacy to take her out. Jf Mr, Bel- 
mont wishes any further assurance of this he will getit by 
consulting either Mr. Lacy or the judge himself, ] 


SALE OF DOGS.—At Madison Square Garden on Mon- 
day last, at the close of the horse sale, a number of deer- 
hounds and fox-terriers were sold. The former were from 
the kennels of Mr. Edward Kelly, and the terriers came in 
part from Mr. Kelly’s kennel, and in part from that of Mr. 
August Belmont, Jr. Dog men did not seem to be present 
in great numbers, and the bidding was slow. ‘The sale 
opened with Mr. Kelly’s deerhounds. Mac, by Paddy, 4 
years, winner of five first and seven champion prizes, started 
at $50, and ranup to $205, at which price Mr. Jas, Mortimer 
secured him. Perth, by Gillie, 5.yrs., sold for $5). Bras, 5, 
by Bruce, brought $50, and Mercia, 5, by Warwick, went for 
$10. Four promising bitch puppies sold for $15 each, The 
fox-terriers started with Mr. Kelly’s champion Scarsdale, 4 
years, by Joker. Mr. John Dunne got him for $120; Clover 

elle, a prize bitch, brought $75, and Clover Blossom, $50. 
Hight others belonging to Mr. Kelly were soid at lower 


prices. Mr, Belmont’s consignment consisted of six fox- 
terriers. Blemton Saffron, 1883, by Belgrave Primrose, 


brought $40; Blemton Rosebud, 1883, by Warren Joe, $32; 
Blemton Marigold, 1884, by Terror, #30; Blemton Tansy, 1885, 
510; Dancer, March, 1886, by Regent Yox, $25, and Hrisky 
March, 1886, by Regent Vox, $22. 


WINSTED SHOW,.—The premium lists and entry blanks 
are now ready and may be had on Abpiicanton to the superin- 
tendent, F. D. Hallett, Winsted, Conn. American Kennel 
Club rules will govern. Fifty-five classes. Premiums for 
most breeds; dog class, $5 and $3; bitch class, $3) and $8, and 
puppy class, $3 and $2. Forty specials, ranging from $10 
cash to a dozen cans of dog food. 


DOG LOST.—My W., A. Coster’s Neliie Druid strayed 
away last Saturday. Is small, black and white, and some- 
what stiff in hindquarters. Return to Mr. Coster’s resi- 
dence on Linden Boulevard, fourth house from Flatbush 
avenue, Hlatbush, L. 1., or to me.i—HERM. F. SCHELLEASS (6 
Brevoort Place, Brooklyn, WN. Y.), 


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IRISH SETTER TRIALS,—Hditor Forest and Stream 
Please state that no handler will be permitted to run any 
dog in the Irish Setter Club field trials who has trained an 
entry on the grounds on which the trials are to be held. 
Byerything looks very fayorable for the meet, The entries 
will close Noy. 15,—MAx WENZEL (Fisher's Island, N. ¥. 


KENNEL NOTES. 


Notes mist be sent on prepared blanks, which are fur- 
nished free on receipt of stamped and addressed envelope. 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound for retaining duplicates, 
are sent for 30 cents. 


NAMES CLAIMED, 
(= Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 
Jné Fellows and Ruby Fellows. By E. A, Higgings, Cohocton. 
N. Y,, for black cocker spaniel dog and bitch, whelped Oct. 22, 
1886, by Bosco (A.K.R. 3091) out of Silk’s Pearl (Hornell Silk—Hor- 


nell Sunshine). ’ 
Jim Fellows and Snap Fellows. By E. A. Higgins Cohocton, N-Y,, 
, 1886, by Royal Jet 


for liver cocker spaniel dogs, whelped Aug. 
(A.K.R. 2002) out of imported Flirt. 

Col, Sam, By Chas. Streety, Cohocton, N. Y., for liver cocker 
spaniel dog, whelped Aug. 12, 1886, by Royal Jet (A.K.R. 2002) out 
of imported Flirt. 

Dick Fellows. By BE. A. Higgins, Cohocton, N.Y., for black cocker 
spaniel dog, whelped Oct. 22, 1886, by Bosco (A.K.R. 8991) out of 
Silk’s tuby (Hornell Silk—Hornell Sunshine). _ 

Roger. By L. Gardner, Mount Vernon, N. Y., for white, black 
and tan English setter dog, whelped Dec. 18, 1885, by Count Noble 
out of Queen Meg. ‘ 

Sport. By G. B. Sweetnam, Toronto, Can., for solid black cocker 
spaniel dog, whel pee July 20, 1886, by Black Pete (Obo, Jr.—Phen- 
sie) out of Bessie C. (Obo I1.—Darkie), 

Modicska and Mliss. By Terra Cotta Kennels, Toronto, Can,, 
for white with black head and white with black head and shoul- 
der and spot on root of tail greyhound bitches, whelped Oct.16, 
1886, by Memnon (Caliph—Polly) out of Stealing Away. 

Moliie McGuire, Mcg Merriliies and Moonlight. By Terra Cotta 
Kennels, Toronto, Can., for two white with fawn heads and one 
white with fawn patch on head greyhound bitches, whelped Oct. 
16, 1886, by Memnon (Caliph—Polly) out of Stealing Away. 

Middleton and Magician. By Terra Cotta Kennels, Torcnto, Can., 
for black and white and white with fawn patches on eyes grey- 
hound dogs, whelped Oct. 16, 1886, by Memnon (Caliph—Polly) out 
of Stealing Away. 

BRED, 
ts" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks, 


Mollic—Rego. Dudley Holbrook’s (Sing Sing, N. Y.) mastiff 

bitch pe ate (A.K.R. 3879) to Dwight Holbrook’s Rego (A.K.R. 
341), Oct. 28, 

Countess—liford Caution. E. H, Hoore's (Melrose, Mass.) mastiff 
bitch Countess (Turk—Jule) to his ford Caution, Oct. 23. 

Bess—Iiford Caution. E. H. Moore’s (Melrose, Mass.) mastiff bitch 
Bess (Major—Moll) to his ford Caution, Oct. 16. 

Gip—Merchant Prince. E. H. Moore’s (Melrose, Mass.) St. Ber- 
nard bitch Gip (Rex—Brunhild) to his Merchant Prince, Oct. 28. 

Gloria—Merchant Prince, J. K. Emmett’s (Albany, N.Y.) St. 
Bernard bitch Gloria (Rector—Jura) to E. H. Moore’s Merchant 
; Prince, Oct. 19. A : f 

Dora—Beaufort. J. Laning’s (Wilkesbarra, Pa.) pointer bitch 
Dora Riess Bang—Rose) to C. H. Mason’s Beaufort (A.K.R. 694), 
Oct. 28, . 

Patti. M.—Oroxteth. Reserve_ Kennels’ (Cleveland, O.) pointer 
See M. (A.K.R. 4652) to Neversink Lodge Kennels’ Croxteth, 
Oct. 30. 

Lady Mac—Montrose. Dr. A. P. Smith’s (Newton, Conn.) collie 
bitch Lady Mac (King Macbeth—Midlothian Lassie) to Lothian 
Kennels’ Montrose (A.K.R, 891), Aug. 16. e 

Black Diamond—ifontrose. Lothian: Kennels’ (Stepney, Conn.) 
collie bitch Black Diamond (King Macbeth—Fannie, A.K.R. 881) to 
their Montrose (A.K.R, 891), Oct. 15. 

Lady Bdgecomb—Montrose, Lothian Kennels’ 
sone oto bitch Lady Edgecomb to their 
891), Oct. 12. 

Tibbie—Montrose. Lothian Kennels’ (Stepney, Conn.) imported 
collie bitch Tibbie (Tramp—Heather) to their Montrose (A.K.R. 
891), Sept. 29. - 

Midiothian Lassic—Montrose. Lothian Kennels’ (Stepney, Conn.) 
eollic bitch Midlothian Lassie (A.K.R. 2124) to their Montrose 
(A.K.R. 891). Oct. 1. : : ; i 

Madie—Montrose. W.E. Disbrow’s (Bridgeport, Conn.) imported 
collie bitch Madie to Lothian Kennels’ Montrose (A.K.R,. 891), 
Sept, 22. 

Tannie—Montrose. Wm. Ryans (Monroe, Conn.) collie bitch 
Fannie to Lothian Kennels’? Montrose, Aug. 13. ; 

Janct—Montrose. W. T. Wells’s (Hartford, Conn.) collie bitch 
Janet (Ben Ledi—Tibbie) to Lothian Kennels’ Montrose (ALK.R. 


891), Sept. 22. 
WHELPS. 
[= Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Silk’s Pearl. E. A. Higgins’s (Cohocton, N.Y.) cocker spaniel 
bitch Silk’s Pearl (Hornell Silk—Hornell Sunshine), Oct. 22, three 
(two dogs!, by H. O. Hart’s Bosco (A.K.R. 3991). ’ 

Judy. Excelsior fish Water Spaniel Kennels' (Milwaukee, Wis.) 
Irish water spaniel bitch Judy Fi eee oe udy), Oct. 2, six (five 
dogs), by their The O’Donoghue (Mickey Kree— ily O’Connor). 

Stealing Away. Terra Cotta Kennels’ (Toronto, Can.) greyhound 
bitch Stealing Away, Oct. 16. nine (four dogs), by their Memnon 
(Caliph—Polly); twodead. : ; 

Ferry. T. i. Rivers'’s (Bridgeport, Conn.) pointer bitch Perry 
(Tammany—Erie), Oct. 16, seven (ihree dogs), by Westminster Ken- 
nel Club’s Bang Bang. 

SALES. 


(= Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Tamera, Fawn mastiff bitch, age not given, ue? Beau out of 
Boomah, by E. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., to R, A. Craig, St. Paul, 


Minn. 

liford Hugo. Fawn mastiff dog, whelped July 11, 1886, by Iford 
Gaution ovt of Brenda il., by E. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., to E. L. 
White, Lowell, Mass. , 

Ilford Senator. Fawn mastiff dog, whelped Dec. 20, 1885, by I1- 
ford Caution out of Brenda II., by E. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., to 
S. R. Bailey, Amesbury, Mass. ‘ 

Turk. Wawn mastiff dog, age not given, by Rajah out of Brenda, 
by ®. H, Moore, Melrose, Mass., to Wm. Hood, Minneapolis, 
Minn 


Stepney, Conn.) 
ontrose (A,K.R. 


Buck Gladstone. Black, white and tan English setter dog, 
whelped Aug. 9, 1886. by Rex Gladstone (A.K.R. 2167) out of Little 
Fraud, By G. F, Clark, St. George’s, Del., to Geo. Schikorsky, Des 
Moines, la. 

Nobie Wind’em.. Blue belton English setter dog, Niele July 
15, 1886, by Rex Gladstone (A.K.R. 2157) out of Countess Wind’em 


7 


(A.K.R. 2560), by G. F. Clark, St. George’s, Del., to Geo. Schikorsky, 
Des Moines, fa. \ 

Clara Win@em and Cora Wind'em, Black, white and tan Eng- 
lish setter bitches, whelped July 15, 1886, by Rex Gladstone out of 
Oountess Wind’em, by G. F. Clark, St. George’s, Del,, to Geo. 
Schikorsky, Des Moines, Ia. fi } 

Grover and Frankie. Fawn mastifi dog and bitch mheled May 
6, 1886, by Iiford Caution out of Countess, by E, H. Moore, Melrose, 
Mass., to C. S. Betts, Orlando, Fla. A 

Merenant Prince—Miranda, se Orange and white St. Ber- 
nad dog, whelped July 12, 1886, by H. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., to 
©. W. Goodrich, Hinsdale, Mass. 

Merchant Prince—Bernie V. whelp. Sunes and white St. Ber- 
nard dogs, whelped April 23, 1886, by H. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., 
one eae to H. 8. Pitken, Hartford, Conn,, and R. C. Quiggle, 
Toledo, O. 

Tford Caution—Brenda IT. whelps. Fawn _mastiff dogs, whelped 
July 11, 1836. by E. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., one each to W. V. 
Morse, Omaha, Neb., and C. F. Cluett, Troy, N. Y. 

liford Caution—Countess whelps. Fawn mastifis, whelped May 6, 

; by BH. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., a dog to OC. W. Goodrich, 
Hinsdale, Mass., and a bitch to R. M. Conway, Owensboro, Ky. 

Obo Il.—Darkie wheips. Black cocker spaniels, whelped Sept. 9, 
1886, by P. Cullen, Salmon Falls, N. H,, a og to J. P. Willey, same 
place, and a bitch to C. F. Hamilton, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Obo II.—Darivie vnelp. Black cocker spaniel bitch, whelped 
March 24, 1850, by P, Cullen, Salmon Falls, N. H., to J P. Willey, 
Bame place. } 

Hl¢hia, Jr.—Pequot Jess whelp. Red Irish setter dog, whelped 
July 28, 1886, by k'reestone Kennels, Middletown, Conn., to Ralph 
Burr, same place. ; 

Prinee. Lemon and white English setter dog. whelped Noyem- 
ber, 1882, by Uknow out of Queen, by Chautauqua Kennels, Sheri- 
dan, N. Y., to C. R. Gibson, Salamanea, N.Y. 

Leo. ed Irish setter dog, whelped Dec. 10, 1884 (A.K,R. 844), by 
ora es et Brooklyn, N. ¥Y., to Associated Fanciers, Phila- 

elphia, Pa. 


Banderole.. Tri-color basset hound bitch, whelped May 3, 1886, 
by Nemours (A.K.R. 870) out of Fleur de Lis (A.K.R. 2887), by Asso- 
Ce aneioney Philadelphia, Pa., to John Skwardson, Chestnut 


1 

3 % 

Midget. Black, tan and white beagle bitch, whelped 1882 (A.K.R. 

a8) by oe Fanciers, Philadelphia Pa,, to H. C. Rogers, 
: ass. 

Count’ Waldo (A.K.R. 1501)—Lofty (A.K.R. #831) whelp. Fawn 
mastiff bitch, age not given. by Associated Fanciers, Philadelphia, 
Pa.., to Albert A. Deig, Louisville, Ky, 
pit. TMi A, sf i 

ack, white and tan Llewellin setter bitch, whelped November. 

86, by Chautauqua Kennels, Sheridan N. Y., ie Mr. Fenton, 
Jamestown, N.Y. 

Wemours (A.K.R. 870)—Fleur de Lis(A.K.R. 2387) whelps. Tri- 
color_ and lemon and white basset hound bitches (two), whelped 
May 5, 188 by Morris Burhaus, Barrytown, N. ¥., to ‘Associated 
Fanciers, Ph adelphia, Pa. . 

Sir Kdiser—Gipsey whelps.. Three black, white and tan smooth- 
coated shepherd dogs, whelped Aug, 81, 1886, by A. W. Fulton, 
Skaneateles, N. Y., to Associated Fanciers, Philadelphia, Pa. 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
= No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents, 


W. 8. 58., Providence.—Is there any cure for a dog who has fits 
when hunted? Ans. Keep the bowels free with castor oil, Give 
ten drops of the tincture of nux yomica three times daily. There 
are very many causes for fitsin dogs, Full particulars would aid 
us in making a diagnosis. 


Rifle and Crap Shooting. 


Address a communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co, 


RANGE AND GALLERY. 


WILMINGTON RIFLE CLUB.—Regular Ly 4 
at Schuetzen Park, Massachutetts fees Dobos cates si 


Badge Match. 200yds. off-hand. 
HVBUSGCUNS: pueins elec eh ott bene vee 910 911 7111210 8 10-97 
Dats! BELL settee ht aceite ie tae ane take 109 7 911 71011 9 10-91 
CUT GIne SES COOL, Mae eek ant teiis ereerrne s " 7 % 9 712111010 9—88 
HL SIMPSOD. 0... ee eee e vse ee eee ce ee eee 10 7 Til 8 7 91010 9—88 
WaOGonnor asap aee. nue weep Maen fo 6 88. 18) “7-16 9S s0 73 
J MNewimatns.?.wotussietre eee lee 610 4°97..5 % 3410 8dI—a 
Di ebLLOrne level en eeeoeecidutccar ce qe 428 7 845 6 5 6—55 
HDRES RT yoo oe n= Aes Bees, See Se Meee 2002202 8 5 6-20 

Second Match. 100yds. off-hand. 
DOOD Oe teh vere ree eres coca et oy Q 11 12 12 12 10 12 12 12 11—114 
CEES ree gt ec naatiebic 8st ewice 12.12 10 10 10 11 12 12 12 12—113 
HB See cg diereiedh at se eee ee tlt ote Mi12711012N 921 12-111 
WV SOM OTN OT <Peate hat rier sea vane settee 10 8 10 11 12 12 10 10 12 122-1 
H Simpson RAL on SSO BISHOP RORS 4 11 10 11 10 10 10 11 10 10 11—104 
JHE MRE LIDU bile cele caine loci ase 9T11111 921 8 8 10—160 
ed LIOEREY Eau onb sete e tae ree 9 9 611 8 7 8 810—88 
IME OrhO Mia es ee en So eres 89911 6 8 210 8 8—7%4 


THOMASTON, Conn., Oct. 80.—The heavy clouds with rains 
of the time, made a very bad light for our shooting to-day, “The 
wind veered from the seven to nine o’clock points. Subjoined are 
he scores: 


epee Diy rusia ee Soak ASAT AAA gen 79 7910 7 8 8 % "9 
JS AS51022 a Ree ET 8957 7 610 7.6 6-71 
Wren PARP ORNS tubes anot pe omes sels 1085 9 7 6% 7 5 5—69 
ECan held er sin) eestt eee cen sey 46796 46 6 7% 7-61 


WORCESTER, Mass., Nov. 6—The Worcester City Guard 
Company A, Second Regiment, M. V. M., have had a aren g 
shoots the past summer and this fall for practice, and haye under 
the rules qualified the following members as marksmen: 

N. f lifieation 10 put of bl 

ecessary score for qualification 40 out of a possi 50i “ 
secutive phate Bi both 200 and 500yds.: = Wipperman 


‘ ASE 500yds. 
THOU SALA Othe Leer cos skh mo seas 4335544444 —40) 4444553544 —49 
Sergt J R Cleveland. He . 58444545 ” 644454454443 
Sergt M H Tisdell,... 554434355543 4344355555 48 
Corp A D Jefferson.. 4445534445—42 5353345534—40 
Corp C W Flint...... . 445483445440 445453524440 
Corp EG Barrett...0....-ecresses anes 8345444454 4) 4445434345 40 
YTV AB LALO Ves elas p sis ae tse aiehs 5544554545—46 5444455444 AB 
Priy,cA HeOBrO wD ds. sees. caresses assay 5444435345—41 4544545324—41 
Priv GM Fogerty. .:..2..2........... A5Addd ddd 49 4625958455—40 
Priya A JOHNSON. 5. By eke y scl r ors 5454544445—44 5554843444 —4] 
PRyIeh Bolas: lies vr sehwnsk eh 3354454545—40 534445344440 
PrivcAssMaylands soo. hee uaedestes 54D443444—4] 553444444440 


Second Olass. | 
; N SeePaey score 20 out of a possible 25, in 5 consecutive shots, at 


200yds.: 

Capt W D Preston.....,. 4444420 Pyt A H Fogerty........ 43445—20 
Lieut James Harly.... -. 25b53—22 Pyt AW Hoyle.......... 44345—20 
Sergt F I Townsend..... 45544—22 Pvt J W Lepire......... §4554—21 
Musician G BE Sweet.....45444—21 Pvt GE Lawrence...... 44544—21 
Pyt W H Carrico ..,... Ad44d— 20)” 

Third Class. 

He, score, 17 out of a possible 25, in 5 consecutive shots, at 
200yds. : 

Seret H F Merritt.......44844—19 Corp OS Perry.,...,....35244—18 
Pvt W E Ballon......... 45352—17 Pyt J F Goodwin........ 33443—17 
Pyt GW Mosman..,..., 3442417 Pyt C B Titlow.......... 44533—19 
Pvt J D McIntosh....- .. 4335419 Pvt E Landry......,.... 4353419 
Pvt G D Spaulding...-.. 4434318 PytIW Tainter..... . 53443—19 


BULL’S HEAD RIFLE CLUB.—Regular practice shoot of win- 
ter season, commencing Noy. 5: _M. Dorrler 119, J. Schiitz 117, G. 
Zimmermann 117, C. Gensch 112, L. Bradfisch 110, G. Gross 109, C. 
Dickert 101, A. Liss 100, B. Wragge 96, E. San BORER DTS 94, 'T. 
Lowe 67. This club will hold their third annual invitation ball at 
Schultze’s Hall, 101 Avenue A, on Jan. 10, 1887, to which they invite 
all their friends. 


BOSTON, Nov. 6.—A dark and stormy sky pereted the large 

number of riflemen that gathered at the Massachusetts rifie range 

to-day to shoot in the maich, but some very fine scores were re- 

corded. Messrs. N. Washburn and J. Francis each made clean 

scores of 100 in the rest aA lee ae pene are the scores made: 
est Match. 


BelACIS, Mos ee en ate samen arte 10 10 1010 10 10 19 10 10 10—100 
Ie Washburn, Eipeititiics ie nsnarice 10 10 10 10 10 10 13 10 10 10—100 
DL Chase, F ,..--- ---10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10— 99 


J BMunroe...... 10101010 910 91010 10— 98 
AL Bundy, F 101010 91010 91010 9~— 97 
HS Foster, A 910 9101010 91015 9~— 96 
HC Pike, A.. Sie 9101010 810 8§ 10 10 10— 95 
T Oliver, A.. 10101010 710 9 8 10 10— 94 
J W Soule, A viressee 8 91010 910 9.9 8 9-91 
(EG. tn) S Een Tbs ee ee JB ras rk para Spec el ley r= 8 10 10 10— &2 
Off-Hand Decimal Match. 
We) SBOE IGE yess eee fee. = clea re pee (a 5a : : sh 
W Henrys fy veescreetseeseete recess 6% 68 8 8 81010 7 He 
H Withington, C.......ccrseense oes ~8 8 ¥ 610 9 9 6 8 5—%5 
Budge) eee ccs antes rinceyeee 5798 6689 8 8 
NG WITTE Ones vee bods ape carats be = es Ye OO: Se a 
GO -Dickinsony Gir... eases assesses 675 8 910 49 5 710 
J B Munroe, A........ Perabo ai 4365729 8 9 6—O7 
Bap eee OES erates eee i Mae pics 
WANG at Oehee kul sine a humor a iepieds ' 
, Pistol Match. 2nd iba 
Bp ROTO Ela a a eins cip-0 sc ounovoa Ee ettinle oteeaad nada bene ace Rendote bi oa 
© Carter rr inteeh poo Widen torte pda ipa lauinas ance 9 6 810 T— 40 
T Oliver...... Pates on tad A att tera sd Hace acta 710 6 6 10— 389 
IBAETOUSGV Ui hide wale ae toed Dae a laelepaye etek tered seeee Dd 6 T 5 DO 36 
OOTOs assess 5 sda phat be go eieeiee eee as .6 810 5 6— 35 
LA Lowell....... Date ee nha pPraiasisleeee tt aa tee ke eee 5 9 510 5— a 


SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24.—The regular monthly shoot of the 
California Schuetzen Club took place this afternoon at Harbor 
View Park. The weather was all that could be desired, and some 
capital scoring was made. Ring targets were used, each member 
being allowed 20 shots at the 200yds. range, the rifleman who suc- 
ceeded in striking nearest the center of the ring being adjudged 
the winner. The following are the points made: A. Zeiker, dead 
center; F. O. Young, 44; Captain ne, 6444; J. Stanton, Tag O. 
Burmeister, 76; A. Pollak, 78; A. Renbold, 8944; F. Bockeman, 9134; 
W. Ehbrenpfort, 10144; A. J. Field, 152144. The dead-center sho 
made by A, Zeiker was considered particularly good, it having 
been made in California but on one previous occasion. : 

There was a small attendance at the Shell Mound Rifle Bae. 
to-day, many of the usual attendants being lured away by the 
superior sport that is offered in ene the game season. 

f 


SU eLTnna ae an Ge na ante! PE 


very good scores at two distances, 


-R. 599)—Trusty Gladstone (A.K.R. 1550) whelp.. 


Diess, who recorded 88. The City Guard Rifle Club, composed 
members of the B Company, Ist iefentien had its regular monthly 
Inedal shoot.. The result and the scores of the winners of the vari- 
ous Classes, are as follows; 

First Class Medal. 


AS Ramm, 200yds..2..2,......00055 iy heer, 5454454444 
Second Class Medal. ries 
A Shula, 200yds,....... So OTP Cais cent sae 444455544 5-44 
Third Class Medal. 
E'S Taylor, 200yds...,....2..ce.205 peed ses; 034345344 3-36 
Capt. F, A. Kuhls and Gen. Lew Townsend had seyeral matches 


for tonic cups before the 200yds, target. After his first defeat, 
Gen. Townsend repeatedly demanded satisfaction, but darkness 
intervened before he was able to defeat the splendid scores made 
by the Captain. 

_ NEW ORLEANS, Oct, 31.—The following score was made dur- 
ing the week at Clinton’s gallery, at 30yds., out of a possible 168 


oints: 
Win SWViGIBS Sait save rapeseed SUARVATEOTIC ls 555-5 psec viet easx > ae 162 
ISU AEM OCI) ee ee eee petines 164 sunk WHI... ssc vers hake ae 162 
een reer arses cneWee nae ie ve ere ee Shuen ants 161 
ahve taetcnne beth CEeee | REODOL sa. asters lace) eases 
E_W Marborough............ 163 ER Star MTOR RCE PEt fe ie iss 


The following is the result of the shooting match between the 

ue pe ay Be AUS ge pine place at i latter's 
Tr svreet, between Craps and Love streets, dist 

50yds., bullseye 2in., possible 825 pointe a) Pena 


Eicke Team, Hunter Team, 


M Hunter....... ble neniathetwteny ri (Cyne Megs tne ey hs reverb Be 5 eben eae 215 
Goeo-Boydell. eee, 262 C Schindler............. ee 272. 
Thos Brockett. -..0...0.0),05- 250 (AM PORS: cena on crea pet 270 
OhnMIGEN Vy, . eee re -.+++4..264 Jos Smith.-...,. ‘ eens 275 
Pat Powers. shies sere 200 IL Rickertis ia. bade 24 
HC Claibome sn.) ie Af Want Skinner V5.4 ba ek ses oe PAR 

1590 1558 


J, T. Seaward and F. Baker, scorers; H. L. Kenny, judge. 

Hicke Team No. 2 and the Atlantic Team had a shoot on Satur- 
day evening at a 2in. bullseye, at 50yds., 325 possible points, with 
the following result; 


Eicke Team No, 2, Atlantic Team, 


CaptEL Lenny 3: 6%... 262. Capt A Jones: 2) 2.1.08... 274 
ESIre ners wegen ns pra erert 230 Obi: . san sheetes corr rcees 259 
EVHICEG Rp. tee se ude tga 2d JELODEEIB, nesnevasdsosccereree 232 
DT Seaward fy es ee Fob HM NOT Act puke tices cee tnd 229 

BY GWOT Swi eso ee saa swe + 2S Shear aac eas nyse nee Lee 249 
J Swan.. eather lo! Wi SUMUMIOLS. haat sete eree aes 


in which over 


es, 
. b00yds, Total. 
of 24 48 
2 47 
25 46 
fs 25 46 
FC McLewee, State staff, .......00..20 cc cesceee -- 25 46 
JR Keitel 7 tir Sap emote neler Pea esc ahs 'sise se 22 24 46 
US Hua be HuEther be deal tas tex s ovo eens nade d 23 23 46 
W.: H Palmer, f, Kh. practice;:.....-.2.0 .iiy.es5 20 25 45 


TOPEKA, Oct, 28.—The Topeka Rifle Club shot a friendly tele- 
graph match with the Carson City, Nevada, Rifle Club to-day. 
Oonditions: 8 men, 10 shots each, 200yds., off-hand, standard Ameri- 
can target. The following is the eee the home team: 


ROD THOMPSON. sss ce cowie a hae 4861098 8 9 6 97% 
Fs Pane ie eeens ee Po eet 9 Doe OTD 9 973 
EH Martin... ..,... eS? icaktut 61076777 7 6 6—7 
RH James.......- TE eaciee ieee tes .610 8 8 ¢ 5 810 5 8—71 
CUO Maiti hittc ype wae ern wee 6710 8 6 668 9 &70 
G Harrison wii sse satus oeene 6849 74 9 710 5-69 
Reed McCarter................ 8 8 6 7 4 65 FT 6 6-66 
SW Hdwardss al) 2) il eade 7578 9-4 4 8 8 3—63—561 
CLEVELAND, Noy. 1.—The semi-monthly badge shoot of the 
Cleveland Police Rifle Team was held this afternoon. Patrolman 


Blood won the badge, making 47 out of a possible 50 at 800yds. The 
following is the score: 


WATHOT ns eatess a3 tte 444555554546 Blood....... to eeees - DABDD5HE354 AT 
Gates.s: clivesessess 4454554455—45 Hustace........+9e 5455454444 —44 
McCready........ 5. 4ABASS4434—B6 

THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication showld be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries, Correspondents who favor us with club scores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. 


NEW YORK, Noy. 6.—Regular monthly shoot of the Washing- 
ton Heights Gun Club for the club badge, a beautiful trophy, at 
the club grounds, at One Hundred and Sixty-eighth street and 
Twelfth avenue. The attendance was poor and theshooting ditto. 
Mr. Harrison won for the third consecutive time and it is his 

roperty. Fifteen clays and bats: 


Harrison........ 110110101111001I-9 EH Fox........ 100001110010111—8 
Snooks.......... 100110100111100—8 Davidson.......100110101111100—9 
Glase@r. ose eee 001111110001100—8 Parsons......... 100000000000600—L 


Tie, miss and go out at 3 birds: Harrison 3, Davidson 0. Sweep- 
stakes, 8 birds each: Glazer 2, Pox 1, Snooks?2, Davidson3.—HB. H. F. 

BOSTON, Noy. 3.—A good number of shotgun men visited the 
range at Walnut Hill Range. to-day and shot in the “diamond 
match” and other matches. The weather conditions were of the 
best, and good scores were made. Followingisa list of the matches 
and prize winners. Final winners of diamonds—Stanton a, Swift 
b, Snow ce, Nichols d, Sanborn f. The score: Six clay-pigeons— 
Wardwell first, Nichols second, Six clay-pigeons—Snow first 
Charles second, Harris third. Six clay-pigeons—Nichols an 
Wardwell first, Charles second, Harris third. Six blackbirds— 
Wardwell and Swift first, Harris and Sanborn second, Stanton 
third. Three Weane quail—Wilson first, Stanton and Nichols sec- 
ond, Wardwell third, Six eles eons—Wardwell and Wilson 
first, Stanton and Lawson second. Nichols and Swift third. Six 
straightaway clay pigeons—Stanton first, Sanborn and Wilson 
second, Brett and Nichols third. Ten clay-pigeons—Stanton and 
Swift first, Snow and Nichols second, Wardwell third. Badge 
match—Seven clay-pigeons—Wardwell first, Sanborn second, 
Lawson third. Badge match—Three pairs blackbirds— Wilson 
first, Lawson second, Nichols third. Three pairs clay-pigeons— 
Stanton and Wilson first, Nichols second, Snowthird. Walk-up— 
Six clay-pigeons—Swift and Wardwell first, Sanborn second, Law- 
son third, Seven blackbirds—Stanton first, Wilson second, Swift 
third. Five clay-pigeons—Stanton first, Wilson and Snow second. 

Diamond Match, 


*Stanton,.... 1111111 11 10 11-12 *Lawson..... 0101101 10 11 10— 8 
*Wardwell,..1111111 10171 10—11 Snow.-:.......1001001 10 11 00— 
*$witt, ....-.: 1111111 1010 10—10 WNichols....... 0001101 11 10 H— 


Visitors’ Match. 
*Sanborn ....1011011 11 11 10—10 Wilson...,.,.1110001 1011 H— 9 

*Prize winners. . 

BOSTON GUN CLUB.—There will be a shooting tournament on 
the grounds of the club, at Well on, Mass., next Thursday, 
Noy, 18 The principal event will be shooting for the Climax 
diamond badge. Another tournament will be held on Dec, 8, the 
principal eyent doring the day being the shooting for an elegant 
gold per presented by the club.—D. Kirkwoop, Boston, Secre- 
tary and Treasurer, 


“The dogs of war” haye been let loose once more. Our 
usually quiet village was thrown into a fever heat on Tues- 


day evening last, by the appearance of two noted nimrods 
from New York, armed and equipped with all the moderm 


conveniences for slaying bears and catamounts. They proved 
to be Dr, Frank Knapp, of Hudson street, and Colonel Colb 
of the N. Y. Pension Bureau. Wednesday they made a rai 


on the game at Mongaup Valley, under the guidance of Mr. 
Howard Tillotson. One of their most exciting episodes con- 
sisted in the chasing for nearly two hours atter what they 


supposed was an immense ‘jack rabbit.” He led them 
through tangled thickets and dense undergrowth, through 
devious ways and obscure paths, but the Doctor y 
‘brought the game low by a well-directed shot. A shout of 
exultation brought the others to his side, when it was dis- 
covered thata neighbor’s ete white oat had been slain. The 
Doctor claims that as a shot he is perfection and will her- 
a ev be known as‘‘Acme.”’—Port Jervis (N. ¥.) Gazette, Oct, 


4 


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CRUISE OF THE COOT. 
XX VInt - 

LYMOUTH was the scene of some stirring events during the 
war, The ironclad ram Albemarle was here prepared to 
foree the blockade of the Sound. While moored at the docks, sha 
was attacked by the daring Lieutenant Cushing, of the U: 8. Navy, 
in an open launch and blown up by a torpedo run out on a) ale 
over the bows of the launch, Cushing’s crew were nearly all killed 
oF drowned in the adventure. Cushing himself escaped by swim- 
ming and hiding in the marshes until nearly exhausted, At 
present Plymouth is a typical Southern country town of the better 
sort and is not without sigus of material prosperity. The business 
Steet runs along the river bank and is lined with small frame 
buildings of the barn order of architecture, the general aspect 
being not unlike the main thoroughfare of a Western mining 
camp. The buildings are isolated ‘‘ because about once a year the 
town burns down” and no merchant cares to erect a costly struc- 
ture. Ruins of burnt buildings were plentiful and seemed to jus- 
tify the precautions taken against serious loss. There is no fire 
department, and if there were it could do next to nothing to pre- 
went 2 conflagration. A number of rather dilapidated piers jut 
into the river and serve as landings to numerous steamers plying 
up the Roanoke, When cotton comesin the town grows lively. 
Bales are stackedin great piles on the wharves and in storehouses. 
The country round about makes its annual purchases and Settle- 
menis, which causes money to circulate. There is always consid- 
erable stir in the town, for its interests are many-sided, The sur- 
rounding land is fertile and produces liberal crops in cotton, corn 
and market produce. Agricultural machinery is in general use on 
the large farms. Hven traction engines find employment on the 

‘h-roads towing crop-laden wagons into the city. _ 7 ; 
While cruising through the streets a familiar whir of shafting 
in a long low building attracted my attention and I was surprised 
to discover aregular machine shop with lathes, planers, boring 
tools and a full outfit for working in metal. Before the doors 
were cotton-gins, boilers, engines, presses and castings of all sorts. 
An enterprising Southerner with a good deal of the thrifty Yankee 
about him had started the concern not long ago with his savings 
earned as a salesman of machinery for Northern houses. He had 
strewn cotton gins about the neighboring counties in such pro- 
fusion that a repair shop became a necessity. So he gave up “the 
road” and now conducts the first machine shop south of Norfolk. 
Not satisfied with this he has erected a large mill for working up 
the wealth of native woods, and in this has met with great success. 
Shingles are turned out in vast quantities and shipped_ by steamer 
or schooner to Northern centers. Balustrades turned out of ash, 
oak and. walnut are sent by the thousands to builders in Washing« 
ton, Tools were being added for the manufacture of furniture, 
which, with some capital, can be carried on with great profit, the 
inatgiu being as high as 40 per cent. No locality could be more 
favorably situated, for the material is right at the door in imex- 
haustible quantity, and shipment by water up and down the whole 
coast, A number of lumber and shingle mills are nowin operation 

and Plymouth has become a headquat'ters for these industries, 
The fisheries of Roanoke River are another source of wealth to 
the place, shad and herring patie the fresh waters in great 
numbers during February, March and April. Last springsaw the 
largest run of fishin twenty years, and the people were corre- 
spondingly elated. The darkies and poor whites had a surfeit of 
fish and money in their pockets. Tyo menu would paddle out in a 
canoe paying ont theit drift net asteim across the river, The net 
was allowed to drift down with the current half a mile and then 
hauled in, The catch would average thirty to forty_per day, 
worth thirty-five cents a pair in Plymouth, I heard one old 
woman sing out to her young hopeful, “Johnny, we want some 
fish for dinner.” . “Alright, m’am,” said Johnny, as he jumped 
into his dugout with a chum and threw outa small drift net over 
the stern, In twenty minvites he returned with shad enough fora 
whole week’s consumption, a sturgeon and a lot of herring for 

which he had no use. 


From the business quarter the hills rise in gentle undulation, 
the streets being laid outsquare. On the crest of these hills are 
handsome avenues, well shaded, with hard roads and well-kept 
sidewalks, Neat little cottage residences are scattered at inter- 
vals along these drives, cach surrounded by a pretty garden of 
lawns and flower beds and cooly nestled among overhanging bows 
of shade trees. Many of these dwellings are recent additions. 
some have architectural pretensions, and with their ornamenta: 
iron fences mdicate a well-to-do community. 

On the principal avenue, in a space of greensward, the county 
court howse has been erected. This is rather an ungainly wooden 
box of two stories, with a belfry on top, the public character of 
which is announced by the ragged paths leading up to a dirty 
door, the soiled windows and the regulation crew of slouchy indi- 
viduals in top boots and broad-brimmed felt hats, who lean back 
up to the building, intent upon keeping it from falling over, while 
they squirt tobacco juice at some imaginary mark ahead. It 
happens to be “cote week” and court in the Sonth is synonymous 
with a general gathering of the country clans for a grand palaver 
and comparison of notes, said notes being mainly family gossip of 
a very racy cort and the state of the “craps.” Some exciting case 
is going on within, for the building is pace the surplus over- 
flowing by sitting ijn the windows. All have their hats off and are 
intently following the points made by the learned opposing rural 
counsel as to whether Jones had ‘orter” keep his chickens out of 
Brown's field or whether Brown was guilty of a heinous crime in 
going gunning aiter the interloping fowl. 

The weather had suddenly turned warm, the sun’s rays being 
extremely poweriul at midday and I found the Coot’s cockpit the 
most comfortable and coolest in-which to loaf for a day until my 
expected mail from New York shonld arrive. The river afforded 
plenty of life and pastime, and the natives in their canoes good 
material for an “interview.” Farmers from up river floated leis- 
urely down stream in their dugouts, Jaden with the usual pro- 
ducts of their calling. These were sold or bartered in town. 
Canoes which descended in the morning could he observed pad- 
dling their way home in the deepening shades of the twilight 
hours. Paterfamilias would wield the paddle in the stern and 
before hint would be piled the inevitable bag of meal, sundry 
groceries and may be a few yards of calico for the old woman. Oc- 
casionally a young hopeful, clad airily in homespun chirt and 

‘breeches, erouched up in the bow, would stare wonderingly 
he Coot ont Gesnerat ratel y attempt feral ont the bi years ep 

ber, A shi of antigua: {tern was always close 
pantie. Tauzzle prot = over ite ‘boat’s side, “For the 


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POST OFFICE 


squirrels in the woods,” said a gentine representative of his class, 
us he slowed down alongside the Coot and spontaneously responded 
to my plau to interview him concerning the game of the country, 
‘They are more plentiful than ever this year. It is seldom I go 
home without fresh meat, and right good eating they be.” There 
are plenty of deer in Bertie county, he went on, and hunting the 
minx, otter and muskrat for their furs is still a paying industry. 
Quail are not common, but ducks can be shot in great numbers in 
season. The swampy forests are a stronghold for game, and owin 
to the difficulties of pursuit constitute an excellent preserve. 
Saw a number of big muskrats during my short stay in the river. 
The swam fearlessly across the Coot’s bow and it was lucky for 
them that the highly refined morality of the cockpit was a bar to 
their wanton destruction. 

Late in the afternoon I made for the post office, and of course 
met the whole town, fram the long-haired, good-natured yokel: 
who bashtfully inquired for their letters, to the usual bevy of gig- 
sling young missés, who in the South, as elsewhere, can do a lot of 
talking without saying anything, The poor postmaster was sc 
flustered by their onslaught that I gave him time io cool down 
before presenting an order for funds. Some really elegant turn- 
suts drew up before the door, and the occupants proved to be 
ladies quite stylishly dressed, from which the agricultural wealth 
of the country can be inferred, I bought some coffee and tried tc 
have it ground in the store. The thirty-dollars-a-month clerk was 
quite taken aback at such an idea, and insisted on selling me a 
fancy brass-bound grinder. I compromised by offering him ¢ 
nickel to grind the coffee in the self same fancy machine. It took 
him twenty minutes, and when he got throngh the grinder was 
only fit for a second-hand shop. As it slowiy dawned upon him 
that.a nickel was poor consolation, I sailed throngh the door. 
leaving him sadly collapsed in return for the haughty thirty- 
dollars-a-month alr in which he attended to my wants. Afte) 
sunset a light air sprang up, and I cleared out for the mouth of 
the Roanoke, where anchor was dropped for the night. 

The wind next day fortunately came out from the west, en- 
abling me-to steer east for the Scuppernong River and Columbia 
as the next port. Ina southeaster this would have been impossi- 

| ble against the high sea such a wind raises. Passed out around 


f 


the hghthouse and gave the stumps on the point a berth, then laid 
course parallel to the south shore and leisurely drove along before 


SS 
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AT COLUMBIA.* 


had some trouble locating ‘it, but after a while discovered it with 
the sounding pole and then easily made out two big stakes driven 
by the steam packets for their guidance. With these stakes in 
line the lead is fair. Once in the river the bottom is pretty level 
at 10ft. from shore to shore, ‘The elJbows in the river reveal 
picturesque groupings of trees and fresh scenery at every turn. 
AslI worked the Coot up board after board with no tide to inter- 
fere, the afternoon's sail was declared to be the finest bit of tooling 
the cruise had so far afforded. Two local schooners were picked 
up by the Coot and_so easily winded that they were quickly shut 
out by the bends, Farms and fisheries were vassed. The natives 
collected on their little wharyes and eagerly followed the move- 
ments of the Coot. I steered her almost within reach of these 
eritics and then swung the boat round in staysin a way that made 
them marvel, for the Coot is particularly quick in stays even fora 
catboat. She was justin her element and it was fun showing her 
off. The sun had sunk behind the woods fringing the banks, and 
the mists of the evening hung over the water when the last elhow 
was rounded and the little town Columbia spied out ahead. The 
wind died away, and under Gover of darkness the Coot was skulled 
up abreast of the houses and her anchor lei go. <A bridge spans 
the river and there is a “draw” at the townend. <Assteamers pass 
through this draw, the opposite shore should be chosen for 
anchorage, but not too close to the bridge for “there be stumps 
there, Mister.” ! 

After things had been snugeed I was leaving over the boom 
drawing whifts from the pipe while contemplating the little town 
in the warm evening glow. Some youngsters paddled off and 
circled round the Coot, gradually drawing nearer. 

“Be you the boat what's fetched the lawyers, Mister ?”’ one of 
them finally yentured sfter trying in yain to “size up” the Coot. 

“What lawyers?” 

‘Why, the lawyers that’s tendin’ ote.” h 

“Oh, it’s court week here too,is it? No,i did not fetch any 
lawyers.” 

“Be you here for fish?” 

1’ To. ” 


“Do you take pictures ?’* 
“No, just knocking round for fun.” 
1i'Where you from, Mister ?” 
“Now York," 


SCUPPERNONG RIVER. 


a moderate wind. When out an hour a smart-looking schooner 
with a Chesapeake cut to her rig bore away as if to speak me. 
Here crew were swinging hats to drawattention. I jibed oyer and 
hauled up, passing under the schooner’s lee. The skipper and his 
men hailed to know if they had not seen the Coot some months 
| beforein Great Wicomico River. It was the same schooner whose 
captain warned me against putting to sea with the sky looking so 
wild, and whose i a eA storm drove me back into Mill Creek 
on the voyage down. The schooner was now bound up to Ply- 
mouth in search of a cargo of shingles, the oyster trade in the 
Chesapeake having ceased with the expiration of March. I fell in 
again with this schooner in Norfolk during the return voyage. 
The captain's son was so smitten with the Coot that an offer was 
made to take her off my hands. ; : 
Nothing further occurred to break the even tenor of the day. 
Slowly the yacht closed up on the Laurel Point Lighthouse and 
hauled her wind for a harbor in the creek round the point, as it 
was too late to beat up the ECO Reno es against the light breeze 
drawing right out the river. e creek is entered by a narrow 
channel between two overlapping sandbars and_is supposed to be 
marked by beacons, but no signs of these could be iound, and I 
picked my way in by frequent sounding with a pole and taking 
earings from the chart. : 

There was not a breath stirring next morning and the sunshone 
out warm. Sof turned to for a grand house cleaning fore and aft. 
Everything movable was roused out from helow, scrubbed, dried 
in the sun and returned to its place. The floor was ri 
the bilges scraped clean. Finally I wound up by ta 
myself, the first one of the season. Tke water was still very cold. 
A few days later the atmospliere grew chilly and forbidding again 
until well along in June, the spring this year being very much the 
same as in the latitude of New_York, owing to the unusual pre- 
valence of easterly weather. While everything was in confusion 
on board the Coot a white whale boat sailed alongside and the 
keeper from the Laurel Point light stepped aboard, followed by 
some of his friends. They were very much interested in the 
domestic arrangements of the Coot, and extended a pressing inyi- 
tation to remain over with them a few days at their snug little 
farm near by. In the afternoon a ight breeze came out the Scup- 
pernong. Sail was get on the Coot and a beat up to Columbia 
undertaken. The wind increased enough to bring the epee down 
to her rail, and the water remained smooth, owing to the turns in 
the river. All government marks in the entrance were gone. 
A long, very narrow, eutter-like channel Jeads in between two 
sand flats. A boat eatias three feet must keep this channel. I 


ped up and 
ng a swim 


“Never heard of the place.” ‘ 

Columbia lies off the regular rouies of traffic, and with Tyrrel 
county, of which it is the seat, forms a little world toiteelf, which 
has no concern for_affairs beyond ifs own borders. The whole 
peninsula between Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds isisolated from 
the rest of the State, having no railroad connection, but depending 
upon occasional steam propellers and the universal canoe for 
means of communication. ‘This makes the region ard its inhab- 
itants quaint and interesting lepacies from Colonial days, retain- 
ing much of the primitive simplicity, Lorpitality and fiugality, 
and not a little of the social caste of the earlier settlers. A peculiar 
trait of the population is their respect for the gentler sex and 
Tepereniue of old age, of which I had several illustrations during 
my stay. 

The town is remarkably neat and clean witha thrifty air and a 
fair amount of activity. The herring. fishery was at its height, 
and 50 was the noise and boisiercus hilarity of the negroes who 
carried on the catch and the women whocleaned and packed away 
the fish. All day long acrew cf eight stalwart darkies were en- 
gaged in pulling aclumsy scow in a semi-circle in front of the 
“battery.” The net was faked or bighted down ona platform 
across the stern upon which stood the brawny African in com- 
mand, He would order “Pull right. pull left,” as the scow needed 
steering, and at the same time pay the net out over the stern. By 
means of crabs the net was then drawn ashore and the catch spilt 
out upon the battery amid the cheers of the wholecrew. Themen 
are paid $18 a month and “found.” The business lasts about three 
months and a family of four may clear perhaps £200, a snug sum 
in a country where tle cost of living and rent are almost nominal. 
Then follows werk upon the farm, the harvest and cotton picking, 
Bach dwelling has also its own patch of corn and garden sass, 
chickens, ducks and legs, so that a thrifty person can live in ease, 
comfort and independence far beyond the lot of _the laborer in 
#reat cities. Furthermore, thers is no grog to be had in the 
county, a blessing whichis apparent on every side. There is no 
drug store in town, but quinine is sold at all places, malarial fever 
of a mild type being not uncommon at certain seasons of the year. 
Seyeral insatiable sawmills have cleared the timber near by and 
are now fed with logs brought from the swamps along ihe edge of 
the Sound, The mail arrives three timesa week yia Plymouth 
and is distributed from a little office with a new ten-dollar coun- 
ter, whichis the pride and admiration of the inhabitants. The 
“rascals had been turned out” just before my arrival, and a newly- 
fledged postmaster, of highly moral demoeratic persuasion, had 
entered upon his duties. He was alittle slow in Spelling out ad=- 


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dresses, but considerately gave me some of the latest papers in his 
possession, consisting of goody-goody religious weeklies several 
weeks old and not suited to my taste. ““When you see the shutter 
down,” he said, “the office is open,” 

Dressed up in long togs and canvas yacht shoes I strode through 
the streets the first day on a hunt for eggs and potatoes, A lank, 
old typical Southerner in top boots and slouch hat sailed up along- 
side, and tapping me on the shoulder remarked, “Reminds me of 
old war times, those shoes, when we were furnished with mocca- 
sins and leather to tie ’em up from Richmond,” <All the forenoon 
dusty buggies and mud-splashed one-horse shays had been rolling 
across the bridge into town, the occupants rigged out in their best 
to attend court and hold the grand palayer customary upon the 
occasion. An itinerant artist had erected a tent wherein stood 
his antiquated Te ae for daguerreotyping such flies as he 
could inveigle into his meshes, He pounced upon his game like a 
Chatham street dealer in old clothes, and found his victims in 
sundry amatory bucolic couples. The court house faced a 
gravelly square, and opposite on each side of the street stood 
two rival hotels catering to the crowds of fresh arrivals. 
These public houses were owned by two brothers, one of whom 
was done out of his custom by the heartless machinations 
of the sun, Both caravanseries were surrounded by piagzas, 
In the morning the crowd collected in the shade of the 
house on the east side and pre-empted all the chairs and 
benchesto behad, By half-past1l the sun got soar on his jour- 
ney as to send his relentless rays directly under the eaves ot the 
protecting roof, driying the occupants across the way in search of 
the new retreat now oifered by the shade on the west side of the 
street. Whennoon came not a soul was to be seen on the east 
side, while seventy hungry individuals were massed on the piazza 
of the lucky Boniface why had built on the west side. Two rival 
bells in the hands of zealous waiters clanged forth a brassy sum- 
mors to the midday feast, Une bell rang in yain, while seventy 
stalwart feeders fled into the door of the opposite establishment 
and were received by mine host with a pleasant smile and much 
gleeful rubbing of hands. He had heard of my arrival and singled 
me out, conducting me to a seat at the head of the table, a post of 
honor, which the darky waiters quickly recognized by piling the 

best dishes on the table before me, a sort of confusion of riches. 
The natives went at it with a will and got through with their task 
ina jiffy. Then all hands adjourned to the shady piazza once 
more and leaned their chairs back against the clapboards, com- 
placently watching a solitary female who could be seen through 
the window of the opposite establishment dispatching her nieal, 
with four waiters fanning her for want of other guests to attend. 

_Among the crowd there soon appeared a central star of attrac- 
tion. A well preserved old gentleman, straightas an arrow, broad 
across,the shoulders, with smailest of feet encase 1in silk stockings, 
low-cut shoes, sauntered up the steps of the hotel and created a 
little sensation. In dignified fashion he gracefully bowed to the 
multitude and received in turn their congratulations. The best 
arm chair was proffered and the old gentleman seated himself, 
glancing occasionally at his little feet, of which he seemed quite 
proud, His refined manners, black broadcloth suit, silk tile and 
pate leather shoes proclaimed him the great man of the county. 

thought he might be the judge presiding at court, A moment 
later the conversation opened: ‘When I was in Washington.” 
That settled it. Soon after the word “‘deestrict” was bandied back 
and forth and it became evident that this fine old Southern gen- 
tleman_ was none other than “the Member” from the Congres- 
sional District. Hence the respect with which he was treated and 
the deference with which his audience received his really intelligent 
opinions on current affairs: “When Iwas in Washington” has a 
magical effect in a country constituency. The contrast between 
the choice of this community of small farmeis and the question- 
able characters sent to Congress by great and alleged enlightened 
eities was certainly very much in fayor of hayseed electors. 

The next six days it blew a heavy gale from N.E., accompanied 
by torrents of rain. The Coot remained off the town during this 
time and dragged her anchors till she came near splitting, her pré- 
clous self on some of the stumps. , P. AK, 


THE THETIS-STRANGER CONTROVERSY. 


ITH the following letters we close this subject, as it is evi- 
dent that no good ean result from a continuation of the 
discussion. Mr. Kunhardt has declined to pursue the subject any 
further, though the right to reply belongs to him, and the matter 
must end here: 


Fiditor Forest and Stream: 

You have already given much spaee to the Thetis-Stranger 
races from Newport to Marblehead, but I hope you will finda 
place still for Captain Snow’s awn account of 1t—much more 
detailed and accurate than any yet published—becaise the numbers 
of the FOREST AND STREAM are preserved for a permanent record 
of yachting matters, and this race, as bearing on the only real 
issue now in dispute in the cutter-Puritan type controversy, has 
an importance greater than all other races of the last two seasons 

ut together. Mr. Kunhardt, in the Forest AND STREAM of 

ct. 14, writes so as to convey the impression that his views have 
been widely different from what he has really puton record. He 
there aims to make it appear he has never claimed superiority for 
the cutter as a type. That his opinion has always been that in 
trials of speed type does not enter at all, but only the merits in 
design and construction of the several boats; that a more finely 
modeled sloop will beat a less finely modeled cutter and vice versa. 
In other words, that his view has been the natural and reasonable 
one, that, of whatever style, all yachts when pitted against each 
other, must be judged by their individual merits, just as two 
sloops would be when pitted against each other. ut he has 
claimed this and much more, and the ‘much more” happens to be 
the veal essence of the controversy. 

His real yiew has been often expressed as follows: In normal 
conditions of yachting weather there is no superiority of type, the 
better modeled boat will win. Butin high winds and heavy head 
Seas a cutter, simply because she is cutter, without special indi- 
yidual merit, will beat the best sloop which can be produced, and 
beat her so badly as to make ashow of her. Fortunately he has 
summed up his opinion in the “‘Whose Waterloo?” articles inatew 
words easily quoted. In the last of those articles, after giving his 
opinion as to future cup races, in which the Puritan type should 
contest, viz., that in normal conditions the better modeled boat 
would win without regard to type, he added, ‘If Galatea catches 
usin a cringle blow and chalk-pit sea, then unless Galatea is be- 
low the rest of her family, the cutter will make sets of any sloop 
We can ever produce.” * * * “Puritan would fail to score in 
reefing breezes” (in British waters). And this has been, no matter 
how it is now disclaimed, the theory of about all cutter men. Mr, 
John Harvey, over his own signature in the Boston Herald, before 
the 1886 Cup races, said that while only a mediocre cutter, Gala- 
tea, “like'all vessels of her type, would beat Mayfiower [and her 
tyne] in a howling breeze to windward and ina rouch sea,” 

The importance of the Thetis-Stranger race is that it has “tee- 
totally” knocked this dogmatic, out-of-hand theory into a cocked 
hat. Sachem has kicked the hat into the deepsea, The way is 
now cleared for a reasonable discussion of the capabilities of any 
vessel of any type, in any weather, and a free field is open to the 
development of all, without a pseudo-scientific theory barring the 
way to all but one, ; : 

Captain Snow’s letter was written while Thetis was at Marble- 
head, in response to questions from me as to the force and 
direction of the wind, and performance of the yachts in the beat 
up Cape Cod, I stating that his letter might be sent to the Forms 
AND STREAM. I quote all of Captain Snow’s letter REBT on the 

. BROWN. 


race. e 
“New YORK, Oct. 30, 1686.—We left. Newport qreey at 10 
o'clock, It was blowing a good stiff breeze from N.W. or there- 


abouts. We started with our three lower sails set, and after 
rounding Fort Adams we set our pettopenth which was followed 
by Stranger. After jibing around Brenton’s Reef buoy we set our 
intopsails Stranger did the same. We then had a little the 
better position, the pane et about 200yds. off our lee quarter, but 
a little abaft our beam. e gained a little; when off West Island 
were a half mile ormore ahead. We then took the passage through 
Quick’s Hole and had to jibe twice. Stranger went around Sow 
and Pigs, and we came in abreast in the Sound. When off Tar- 
paulin Coye our topmast backstay parted and carried away top- 
Inast. Then we felt the race was lost, 80 we took the north chan- 
nel and he the south over the Shoals, he getting to the Hand- 
kerchief Light about 30min. ahead of us. Then he had to take in 
his light sails on_ account of wind. From there to Pollock lip 
buoy we shortened his lead to I7min. So when we hauled up 
around the buoy, he was lfmin. ahead of us—and a very bad sea 
and more wind than either of us needed for three sails. In 10min, 
were up abreast of him, he apparently bearing up all the time and 
not making much headway, while we were going like a racehorse. 
About this time our throat halliard parted, and again we were 
crippled. Soon after this hetacked inshore and housed his topmast 
and two-reefed his sail, We rove off our throat halliard and two- 
reafed the mainsail, which took us about one-half hour, and furled 
our forestaysail. We tacked Inshore to make it smoother, as we 
could see him standing up the shore, and he crossed our bow about 
one-half mile ahead of us. When abreast Chatham Bar we sai 
what we called Stranger, a little to the leeward of us, with jib 


down, which afterward proved to be correct 
his big jib for a smaller one. 
After 12 o'clock at nent the wind moderated a_yer 
aap ER SR IESTcL e ee ites the High 
, With a very Sea, for the tide was running to windward, 
I should have said that the wind was about N.N.W. A 
up the cape it gradually hauled to the N-W,, 
heat. After weathering 
the Gurnet, and tacked to 
ing the wind hauled a little more to the west and let us up on our 
ee for AOE ASARs : ae 
ood time, considering seyenty miles dead to windward, beatin 
Stranger 4h. 8m. By what I hear from those - board of the 
Stranger, she was completely drowned out, We set the watch at 
the ustial time, and had no trouble keeping one man forward on 
the lookout all night. In the morning 
sight and we could not tell who was ahead, but we had a very 
Strong impression we were. The wind slanted to the westward, so 
that the Stranger fetched right over from the cape, making a 
shorter distance for him to go than we had. I[f the wind had not 
hauled I think we would have beaten him five hours, for he had 
the advantage of the wind’s hauling, B. A. Snow.” 


This was the last we Biv Of him. 


Peaked Hill bar we stood well over to 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

do not know who “Sternpost’’ is, but I see by his letter in your 
last issue that my letter to you over the signature of“Sloop Crank” 
is,capable of a construction which I had not intended. In writing 
as “Sloop Crank” I was only engaged in the harmless and hopeless 
undertaking of trying te clear one of Mr, Kunhardit’s kinky yarns, 
The Stranger is, 1 am porfectty. willing to admit, a faster ligzht- 
weather boat than the Thetis. I do not think I have claimed that 
any of the races except the Newport one were fluky, and in that I 
probably had my share of the flukes with the rest. 1 have no wish 
to belittle light weather boats, the fact that I dislike them is noth- 
ing against them, so far as I know. I haye no intention of increas- 
ing the sail area of Thetis, but what she has should be further aft. 

n regard to the N.Y. Y. C. regatta, 1 gaye up my right to the 
second class sloop prize to help the Regatta Committee out of a 
scrape, Had I known that Mr, Rogers wished the first class prize, 
to which he is entitled, nothing would have induced me to give 
up the second class prize, I think the Stranger is probably the 
fastest light-weather boat in America of her size; she certainly 
went through the Bedouin’s lee very prettily in the Nawport race 
while the boats were together after rounding the bell buoy. 

Boston, Noy. 7, 1886. HENRY BRYANT. 


Editor Forest. and Stream: 

In reply to Mr, Kunhardt's Answer to my note, it may surprise 
the reader, who remembers his stigmatism of cowardice in using 
an alias, to know that I authorized the Fonust anp STRBAM to 

ive himmy name. Again, the custom of using an alias in the 

POREST AND STREAM is almost universal with those not desirous 
ofnotoriety. 

Mr, K, makesit appear that Pcalled Cinderella, Daphne, Shadow 
and some others “plugs.”? Idid not do so in any case, and referred 
to Shadow and Cinderella as “cracks.” 

He says Lassumed he “omitted Ulidia in the BH. ¥, G, race from 
dishonest motives.” I assumed nothing, but stated the fact that 
he printed her record and omitted that defeat. 

e now says, ‘I omitted Ulidia for the same reason that I ex- 
cused the BaeReG sloop Thetis.” But the article in question reads, 
“June.29. BE. ¥. C.—Bedouin beat Thetis,” and twice reads, “june 
29, EH. ¥. C.—Stranger beat Thetis.” He omits the ecutter’s defeat 
from record and simply excuses that of the sloop, his excuse still 
own her defeat, while his omission of the cutter’s conceals 

ers. 

Eyidently Mr. K.’s memory does not run back as far as Oct. 14, 
or else he did not write the article appearing over his name. 

My point was a simple one, yiz., that he had published so-called 
records of three or four cutters, omitting some of the races where 
they were beaten. I mentioned EH. ¥, C. race in Ulidia’s record 
and now add that he omitted Goelet Cup race from Stranger’s 
aoe and N. R. Y, C. fall race from Ulidia’s, they being beaten in 
both, 

The word ‘‘slashing,” as applied to ‘‘sea,”. may be foolish, in 
fact I think it is, but [simply quoted it, as 1 did “ plug” from his 
article of Oct. 14; he will find it there if he looks. 

Bostron,*Noy. 5. 

(Fair Play is correct in stating that he authorized us to disclose 
his name to Mr. Kunhardt, but he did not authorize us toappend it 
to lis letter, the statementsin which were made over a nom de 
plume, and were consequently anonymous as far as the pnblic, for 
whom the letter was written, were concerned. We may explain 
that Mr. Kunhardt’s article was in type and had been revised by 
him prior to the New Rochelle Y. C. race, which consequently was 
ee a: The expression alluded to reads “a slashing breeze 
and sea. 


Farr Puay. 


Editor Forest and Stream, i 

The statement of sloops being frightened out in the Shona class 
in the B. Y, C. race merely shows ignorance of the facts, for any 
one who knows Dr. Bryant, owner of Shadow, knows full well that 
if he were willing to tackle Madge—toft. in length—in halfa gale 
of wind, off Point Judith, and beat her on a stretch to windward 
against a heavy sea—till the wind suddenly shifted—knows that 
he wouldn't scare much at a 36ft. boat, and a cutter at that, in a 

ood breeze and smooth water. Shona only beat Shadow after the 

atter split tacks with her, and why should Shadow not split tacks? 
She had beaten herin thirty minutes from start and badly, and 
furthermore, Shona was not in Shadow’s class. Shona stood off 
shore took perhaps a trifle better breeze, or less tide, perhaps, and 
by this ‘uke,’ as Mr, Kunhardt calls it, when the “boot is on 
the other leg,” and managed then and there to get three or four 
minutes’ lead. ; 

Mr, Kunhardt alludes to Thetis as a “second Class racer;’’ now 
although Thetis is not claimed to be a Tracer in any sense, simply 
@ cruising boat, will Mr. Kunhardt inform me where he draws 
the line between afirst class racer, second class racer and racer. 
Yet Thetis as second rate racer, as depicted by him, raced around 
Cape Cod in the teeth of a gale of wind—noit a half gale, but a good 
old-fashioned owt and out howl, and I fancy I know whereof L 
speak—and showed her ability under two reefs to log. 7 knots an 
hour against a terrible sea and tide, while 3-masted schooners 
laden with 500 to 1,000 tons coal, tied up under lee of Cape Cod, 
tather than lisk their vessels in the jump eff the Cape. 

Now where was the boasted safe—if nothing more—model? 
Stranger laid to in the bay under two reefs and jib bobbed, while 
the hands lying under weather bulwarks had their feet and legs 
in solid water, which swept this ‘‘safemodel" from stem to stern, 
and all hands doubted if Stranger would live through the night, 
Mr. Kunhardt will find it hard to find excuse for the action of his 
pet model, as Stranger’s skipper is from the other side and isa 
very capable man. j fi 

The “second rate racer,” which arrived 4 hoursahead of Stranger 
at Marblehead had meals seryed inthe cabin throughout the en- 
tire race at the usual times. EDWARD H, HAwess. 

Boston, Noy. 1. ; ' 

[The fact that Shona and Shadow were in different classes has 
nothing to do with their respective merits, as the two boats, of 
the same waterline length, sailed cyer the same course at the 
same time and in a fair breeze, the keel beating the centerboard 
decisively. Whatever Thetis’s ability may be as a heavy weather 
boat, her races for two seasous have proved that she has no place 
with the leaders in ordinary weather, and few yachtsmen will 
claim that she is in any sense a first-rate crack. 


THE CONSTRUCTION OF RACING YACHTS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: F t d 

Tn the matter of construction the yacht designer of Great Britain 
attaches a much higher value to the virtue of light material in 
the build of racing yachts than the generality of our builders and 
designers. He knows full well that as far as refinement of lines 1s 
concerned, the greatest perfection has been Well nigh attained, 
and that it is useless to look for the hoped for superiority in that 
direction. L 

What then so natural as that he should turn to the almost un- 
limited possibilities of light building to attain the highest speed 
the form of liis desigu is capable of. Tied down to the beam 
taxing, spin ’em out endways, tonnage rule, his ideas naturally 
tend toward greater length and less beam with the hope ot obiain- 
ing equal or greater speed than in the existing boats, and at the 
same time toreceive allowance from them, This is practically 
the only element of uncertainty connected with the design, for it 
stands to reason that there musi be a limit to this clongatiug nar- 
rowing process somewhere. : 

The Oona, planned by the late W. B. Paton,ia one on the new- 
est examples of an extreme h-tonner. Longer and narrower tian 
any of her predecessors, with a displacement of 1? tons, her hull 
and equipments only weighed 3 tons. Such fine calculations as 
were bestowed on the scheming out of this yacht would indeed be 
a revelation to the builders of this country, Itis lar to be re- 
Beuee that the capabilities of this thoroughbred racing eutter 
should be unknown. But what can be said of Clara, Dlidia,Shona 
and Madge, the exiles to these waters? Are they lightly built? As- 
surédly they are, All are living arguments in favor of light 


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ands of Cape 


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making it a dead 


stand to the north. Shortly after tack- 
arriving there at 9:40:55 A, M_remarkably- 


stranger was nowhere in 


as he said he changed 


scantling. How else could Clara have made such an unrivalled 
record? How else could Ulidia have topned the heap in her class 
at home? For what other reason could Madge haye overturned 
the placid assurance of the skimming dish persuasion of yaelits- 
men? Notuntil she met the Shadow did her victorious career re- 
ceive a check, 

The modern racing cutter-+has reached her highest eesti: Her 
star is paling before the dawn of anew era, in yacht designing. 
For the food | she has accomplished in assisting the evolution of 
our ideas to that higher pitch of nayal perfection exemplified in 
the Shadow type of American sloop, all praise shall be hers, Her 
mission is accomplished, Let her die. ? 

To the fact of superiority in build alone I ascribe the successes 
of the most prominent representative cutters now in this country. 
When, fer instance, Clara, b reason of her build, is able to carry 
=) or30 per cent. more ballast, in Eyoporion to her displacement, 
than her competitors of like loadline, is ii any wonder that her 
record is so favorable in comparison? Besides, it isa well known 
fact that her handling could not well be bettered. In her first sea- 
ae with her best form as yet undiscovered, the performance 
of Cinderella in her last two taces is remarkable, making Clara 
sail for every bit that was in her in order to score. 

The poor showing of Galatea against Mayflower is traceable to 
her shortcomings in respect to build, for with the defeat of Gen- 
esta ag a warning she could not afford to sacrifice any advantage 
to be derived from the ability to carry more ballast at same load- 
line, and as a natural sequence a larger sailarea. Galatea’s sail 
ares is indeed paltry when compared’ with Mayfiower’s allowance 
of sail; but how often haye we been told that, other things being 
equal, the cutter, with a smaller and more economical Tig, is as 
fast asthe sloop, Although Galatea's ability todo as well as some 
other British yachts in the try for the Cup was questioned by the 
English sporting journals, not one word was said about any short- 
coming in the matter of sail area, For, be it remembered, her 
fiyst fit of muslin was found to be too large for best performance 
and was therefore cut down with improved results, 

Olara, with a sail area of a like proportion with Galatea, smaller 
than that of our sloops, shows upiniar better form comparatively. 
How is this fact to be accounted for? Wither by the supposition. 
that there is something wrong about Gualatea’s form or butld, or 
else a Yankee sloop can be turned out that will defeat Clara as 
badly as was Galatea defeated by Mayflower. The length and 
sail area rule of the N. Y. Y. O. must be radically incorrect, or else 
the value of the factor of sail area must be largely increased to 
Tate Mayflower and Galutea at evens. 

Galatea has undoubtedly as good a form on her dimensions as 
Mayflower possesses, To her heavy build then must we look to 
explain why her record is not up to Clara’s list of wins. Her ratio 
of ballast to displacement being about the same as Mayflower's, 
viz., 50 per cent,, she has no extra ballast-carrying power as a 
margin to offset her inferiority, : 

When I was a boy I tnade and sailed a large number of miniature 
yachts, aud the boat that, by reason of being gouged out the thin- 
nest, was able to carry the most ballast and sail was invariably— 
ete ie perhaps of a less fayorable shape fcr spced—faster than 

er sisters. 

Apropos of Mr. Kunhardt’s statement that Thetis is “not a 
flyer of the first water,” I venture to assert that the British cutter 
of her length that falls in with ler in a wholesail breeze and steep 
sea, has great need of being a “recognized crack” to get out on the 
above named sloop’s weather. 

As to the victory of Shoua over Shadow, any yachteman knows 
that the result of one race is a poor criterion on which to base a 
conclusion of the respective merits of two yachts. The aversion 
of Shona’s sponsors toa match with Shadow savo7s of au evident 
desire to shirk the issue of such a contest, in which they well 
know that the chances are in fayor of Shadow. _ 

Until the efficacy of lightness in speed-making is more generally 
recognized in the construction of our yachts, the day is not far 
distant when a British keel eutter, possessing large initial stabil- 
ity, and aboye all, of great lightness and strength, will come oyer 
and foreclose an indisputable mortgage on the interuational cup. 
And that it will be a very hard task to get it back is jhe unwilling 
dictum of : DEEP Drarr CeENTERBOARD. 

[Our correspondent is entirely correct in, ascribing the success 
of the narrow cutters in part to their superior build, but he over- 
looks the fact that their peculiar model, with solid keel and easy 
bilge is in itself naturally stronger than that of the "deep draft 
centerboard” with a hard bilge and heavy keel, the latter neces- 
Benny Stded, It is also to the advantage of the entter that sho 
may be driven with a smaller sail area, but it does not follow of 
necessity that she cannot be under-rigged. Galatea’s sail plan 
this year is the onal one with which she first raced in 188), at 
which time her ballast was stowed much higher than at present. 
There is, no doubt fae room forimprovement in the build and 
Tigging of our yachts, ut it must not be forgotten that in wood, 
at least, the form Teas greater weight and strength than in 
such boats as Clara and Ulidia.] 


CHANGES OF OWNERSHIP.—The steam yacht Stranger was 
sold on Noy. 6 to Mr. George Scott, American Y, C., by her 
owner, Mr. FE. 8. Jaffray, the price reported heing $60,000. Mr. 
Jaiiray will at once build another steamer, which will have as high 
a Speed as can be obtained, Her dimensions will probably be 
about 250ft. L,W.L. by 28ft. beam and 18tt. hold, drawing 17ft. Mr. 
Scott formerly owned the Viking, built for him by John Roach and 
afterward sold by him to thé late Samuel J, Tilden..,.Marina, 
steam yacht, built by the Herreshoffls for Mr. Geo, Beck, in 1884, 
has been sold by him to Mr, Ohas. lr’, Chickering....The little steam 
yacht Anna A., builtat Nyack for Ferdinand Ward and lately 
owned by Mr, ‘Alexander ollock, has been sold to go to Colon for 
use as a despatch boat on the Panama canal.... Hermes, schooner, 
Mr. Daniel Appleton, has been sold to a Pittsburch yachtsman, 


LAKE ONTARIO.—The following statement has heen pre ared 
by Cont. Phelps, Oswego Y, C,, showing the strength of yachting 
on Lake Ontario: Oswego Y, GC., founded 188], 151 active members, 
19 yachts; lioyal Canadian Y, C., organized 1854, 630 active mem- 
bers, 15 yachts; Toronto Y. C., organized 1sé1, 225 active members, 
29 yachts; Kingston Y. C., organized 1883,35 active members, 12 
yachts, and the Bay of Quinte Y.(©., organized 1870, 100 active 
members, 10 yachts, making a total of 850 active yachtsmen and 83 
yachts en Lake Ontario. 


CRUISING.—The sloop Epp Mr. E. 8. Brown, New Bedtord 
Y. C., arrived at Beaufort, N.C., on Nov. 3, having left New Red- 
ford on Oct. 6. Sheis bound to Florida,... Mascotte, sloop, from 
New York, was also in porton Noy.5, on her way to Panama. ... 
Regina, sloop, Rear-Com. Ralph N. Elis, 8. C. ¥. C., will cruise in 
the Chesapeake Bay this winter.. Sasqua, sloop, Com. Henry 
Andrus, Harlem Y. C., has just returned from a shooting and fish- 
ing cruise on Long Isjand Sound ... Dauntless, schooner, Mr. 0, H, 
Colt, has also been on a similar cruise about the Thimble Islands 
...- Talisman, steam yacht, Mr. J, W, Slater, will cruise about Plor- 
ida and the West Indies this winter. 


SALE OF THE ATLANTIC.—The yacht Atlantic was offered 
at auction on Nov. 4, at {he rooms of R. H, Montgomery ou Wall 
street, in the presence of about G0 yachtsmen, most of them ayi- 
dently attracted only by curiosity. After stating that the yacht 
cost $30,000 and was very fast, the auctioneer called for, bids which 
were not forthcoming, then he expressed his willingness to accept 
as little as $10,000 to start with. Finally an offer of $2,000 was 
heard which Mr. L. A. Fish raised quickly to $3,000. After this the 
bidding was slowly raised to $7,500, at which figure she was 
knocked down to Mr. Fish. 


JAMAICA BAY RACES.—A mateh for $40 per side was sailed 
on Novy. 7 of Ruffle Bar between the Kate and Ligzic f., ihe course 
being oui toa markboat off Switt’s Dock and back. There was a 
strong N. W. wind, and both carried single reefs, Lizzie FR. first 
trying whole sail on the beat out, and Kate carrying a reef until 
headed homeward. The times were: 


tart Turt. Finish. Elansed. 

eae, » scl tees aeeperrerho BOOP 418 10 4 44 10 117 50 
DiSZIB Grist pesenssssss 8 26 40 4 14 30 446 5d 120 15 
O5WHEGO Y. C—On Noy, tthe Oswego Y. ©. held a meeting at 
which the following officers for 1887 were elected: Commodore, 
John T. Mott: Vice-Commodore, W, B. Phelps, Jv.; ag to J.B. 
MeMurrich; Secretary, A. N. Radcliffe; Treasurer, J. D. Hender- 


son; Surgeon, J. W. Eddy; Measurer, Wm, P. J udson; Directors, 
J. P, Phelps, J. D. Donnelly, Swits Conde. 


HARLEM Y. 0.—The following officers were 
Commodore, J. A. Hutchinson; Vice-Com,. W. L. Wheeler; Secre- 
tary, W. J. Parker; Treasurer, H. M. Jones; Measurer, J. KB, Bates; 
Board of Directors, Henry Andruss, A. Metzger, J. tT Lalor and 
D. Fitzgerald. 


HAVANA Y. C.—Havena boasts of a yacht club and a number 
of yachis, and a regatta waa lately sailed there. The club burgee 
is similar to the N.Y. ¥. ©. with the star omitted. 

LONG ISLAND SKIFFS.—A correspondent asks for the address 
of a builder of the small sailing skiffs used about Leng Island. 

WENON 4H—Mr. Stillman’s cutter has been towed to Piepgrass's 
at City Island to lay up. ee ah 

MBETEOR.—This steam yacht is now at Poillon’s for alterations, 


= eis 


elected on Noy, 4: 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


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Ganoeving. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to FOREST AND 
STREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same. Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND STREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waiters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport. 


A. C. A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, 


To the Members of the American Canoe Association ; : 

The Executive Committee of the American Canoe Association 
Will méect on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Nov. 13, at the Gilsey 
House, New York city, All are invited. 

DESHRONTO, Ont., Oct, 16, F.S. RaAraEun, Commodore. 


THE OAKLAND C. C. 


Hditer Forest and Stream: 

Since the last report of the doings of the Oakland C, C., the can- 
oemen have been jogeing along at about the same old Ne They 
have taken a number of cruises about the bay, to Goat Island, Bay 
Island Farm, etc, The racing men inthe Mystic, Flirt, Zoe Mou 
and Waif have kept up a lively scrimmage every week, each in 
turn coming in ahead and enjoying the havpy consciousness of 
sailing the fastest craft, only to be disappointed later, when some 
other iellaw got the best of it. Any capsizes? Well, yes—so to 
speak—several; the Shadow, which boasted of a clean record, and 
the Undine, one day returning from an all night trip, got too close 
together, interlocked their mizzen booms and turned bottom up. 
The Commodore one day all by his loneself, pea en extra spread 
of muslin, got the mainboom foul of the mizzen brail and had to 
be towed ashore in 4 limp condition, : 

One of the prettiest trips was on Admission day, Sept, 9, which 
in this State isa general hohday. The Pacific Y.C, held their 
annual regatta on that day andthe canoe club made up a party to 
#0 out and see the race. The fieet consisted of the canoes Mystic 

flagship), Zephyr, Zoe Mou, Flirt, Undine, Shadow, Waif, No 

‘Name aud the Spray. The cutter Aloha, yawl Nautilus, Skiff 
Yum Yuin and the yacht Stanley as escort, all gayly decorated 
with bunting, They made a fineappearance as they dropped down 
the creek about 10 A.M. 

Auittle or no wind made slow work for the yoyagers and not un- 
til they were well into the bay did they catch a decent breeze. It 
was nearly 2 o'clock before they reached Goat Island and got 
through lunch, Soon after, the yacht fleet, which started at 1 
o'clock from the city, came booming along, and tacked vight close 
to the island in fine view of the excursionists. They had to beat 
from Goat Island down the channel to # stakeboat and run back, 
and before this was accomplished the fleet of small craft gotunder 
way and sailed out into the bay tointerceptthem, Unfortunately 
a light fog settled over the bay and the landscape was greatly ob- 
Scured, and the view of the race entirely marred, The leading 
yachts came looming out of the mist fairly shrouded with kites, 
balloon jibs, clubtopsails and staysails, water sails and what not, 
and passing were soon lost again in the gloom, The Lurline was 
first, Haleyon and Aggie following, the Annie, Nellie and others 
conung after, The canoe fleet returned to Oakland about 6 P. M. 

The next events of noie In the annals of the club were a series of 
contests between the Mystic and the Spray. The latter, after the 
return from Clear Lake, did not return to the club house, but went 
into dry dock avd thoroughly overhauled, had joined the fleet at 
Goat Island _on Admission day, She did the best sailing on that 
day in the light breeze, and the next day in @ set race of three 

iles beatthe Mystic some three mimutes. The skipper of the 
Mystic réalized that something had to be done and went to work 
on a new sail, better shape and more area. The next two races 
were taken by the Mystic by some six minutes, Then the Spray 
came out witha bonnet to her mainsail, adding some 20ft. and 
overtopping the Mystic’s spread by perhaps 10 or 15ft, But the 
“sit”? was not there, and Mystic won the next two races withsome 
five or 1x minutes to spare. All this was very interesting, as the 
races for the gold championship badge were apvroaching (Uct. 17). 
Spray had won it in May in a coutest for cruising outfit, and Mys- 
tic had been laying for it eversince. But before the championship 
Taces cume a cloud over the fortunes of the O.C. ©. In this 


8: ; 
‘he San Francisco Yacht Club have been in the habit of giving 
am annual mosquito regatta, putting up prizes for Whitehall boats, 
fishermen’s boats, ship’s boats, yawls, small yachts, etc., and it is 
looked forward to as one of the eyents of the season, Anxious to 
test the canoes with these larger craft the O. C. C. entered 
some cight or ten of their best boats for the regatta which was 
appointed for Oct, 9, The weather had been mild and gentle for 
many weeks and canoe breezes were the order of the day. Our 
canoemen were very confident of making a good record. The 
starting point was Missiou Rock, off San Francisco, some 8 miles 
from Oakland. and the time of starting 1:45 P.M, So the boys had 
_more than half the day to sail down the creek and across the bay. 
But to make assurance doubly sure, thatthey would be on time, 
4 steam tug was engaged to tow them and also enable them to 
take some guests to see the race. A jolly good time was antici- 
pated. On'the day appointed everybody was on hand im good 
season, but the wind wasontherampage. Good judgment dictated 
that the attempt to cross the bay in such weather was foolhardy. 
But the club has never yet turned back on account of the weather 
and the canoes were equipped and strung outin a line behind the 
tug in the following ordor: HWlirt, Mystic, Spray, Coney Island and 
Shadow, the li tle Wait being stowed on board. The skippers of 
the three last were towed in their boats at first, but when two or 
three breakages of painters had occurred going down the creek, 
all except Shadow wore taken on to the tug to lighten the strain, 
he being last on the line was kept there to steer and make himself 
generally useful. J 

There was quite a sea running in the creek, and the wind was 
blowing 30 or 35 miles an hour against a strong tide, and before the 
mouth of the creek was reached the canoes were pitching heavily. 
Outside the sea was immense, and before they had gone a quarter 
of a mile the painters parted again. Orders were then given to 
abandon the trip. As the tug turned with the wind and sea fol- 
lowing, of course the craft in tow were jammed against her, The 
captain of the Mystic got into his boat and the Shadow’s crow 

was already on hoard, and these two got along very well under 
driver and paddle, but the Flirt, Coney island and Spray being 
towed wete upset, rolled over and otherwise ill-treated, and the 
Spray finally had her stem pulled out, and being without air tights 
sunk altogether. By dint of hard work Flirt and Coney Island 
were gotten to the DATE ONE aUpe railroad wharf (near by), bailed 
out, and in company with Mystic and Shadow sailed home in 
rand style under driver alone stepped in main mast hole, 
Much sympathy was felt for Mr, Engelbrecht, as the Spray was 
his own handiwork, and was one of the crack canoes of the fleet, a 
loss to the club as well as to her owner. The other boats were 
slightly injured, but nothing serious. 

As for the regatta, It was Started by a few of the entries, but the 
stake boats dragged their anchors and had to leave their posts for 
safety, and those that did manage to get over part of the course 
were nearly swamped and many capsized, so it was declared off 
for a week, being sailed on Oct.17. It was a perfect day, and if the 
canoes had entered they would have made a good showing, but our 
engacemeut prevented. 

he race for the gold badge presented to the O. ©. 0. by Mr. E, 
Mayrisch, of Alameda, was held on Oct. 17. It has to be contested 
for eyery three mcnths, This was the first contest. There were 
fiye entries. Mystic, Zephyr, Zoe Mou, Flirt and Coney Island. 
Distance about one and a half miles down the wind to a stake, with 
abeat home. The distance entire may fall short of three miles 
perhaps seventy-five yards, The Mystic took the lead, followed by 
Zoe Mou, the other threeina bunch, In rounding the stake the 
Mystic missed stays, thereby losing a good lead of about 100yds,, 
the Zoe Mou getting around first and the Flirt following a short 
distance after. The wind being a little southerly of west enabled 
the canoas to make the trip k in about three tacks. Mystic 
soon regained the lead and passed the winning line 49s. ahead of 
Flirt. The following is the summary: 


f Start. Finish, Time, 
Ac) St Pa en eee EEE PEt oo Like 8.08 OL 42.26 a 
SOUT ener O yoctprael ne re vee 80 84 8 03 50 4315 49 
WOE IMU Pen. dokicr. 2ixunS 2t2enoul op 8 05 20 44 45 2.19 
Coney Tslamae 0. oc. 8% 30.35 B05 45 45 10 24d 
MODUV DSi waieecss eee c oe 2.30. 85 8 05 46 45 11 2.45 
After this vace the Zephyr and others hadascrub race. The 


Zephyr went over the course in 40m. 303. and Mystic in 41m. 5s., 
the ame veaeat in Zephyr being on account of a centerboard 
added to her keel, f 

The next event, on Noy. 2, is to be a contest batween the second 


and third class canoes—say Faleon, Meteor, Coney fsland, Shadow, 


Water Lily, Belle and others. A handsome cup has been pre- 
sented asa {rophy for these classes only; a race to be held every 
month until some one canoe wins five races, when her skipper is 


to be the owner of it, 


The. Oakland ©. C. has had » fine season and is in a flourishing 
condition. It hus nearly doubled its membership, and its fleet is 
out of debt except thatsecured on its club house, and the income 
of the club exceeds its expenditures. Unlike tho fraternity in the 
East, the canoists here are not going into winter quarters, The 
season here is not over, but just goes zine on, In fact, from now 
until spring, barting occasional rain, will be our prettiest weather 
for canoeing, If some of the enterprising ones in the Hast would 
pas their boats on the overland route ond take a trip out to 

his coast, they would find fine cruising for afew months and a 
warm welcome from the Oakland canoeists, The latchstring 
hangs out. MYysric. 


THE A. Cc. A. AND THE CLUBS. 


Hditor Vorest and Stream: ; 

I have vead Mr, Fraser's article on the aboye and think that un- 
ine sumething better is proposed it has the field by a large major- 
ity. . 

It seems to me thatthe only difficulty would be the getting of 
the clubs who have no.A. C. A. menibers among them imto the 
union. The other clubs will see at once the advantage of every 
member of their club being an_A. C. A. man, and I think we can 
take it for granted that they will go in for it heartily. 

But how are we to get those clubs which have no A. C, A. mem- 
bers among them, to point out the advantages of that Association, 
to join in with us and make the A. C. A. count.in thousands where 
we now have hundreds? I think one of the chief points to them 
will be the reduced fee (I take it for granted that the fee will be 
reduced if the membership is run up to a thousand or above). 

Suppose the fees were reduced toone dollar. For that small 
sum they could belong to a large and powerful organization, could 
haye the privilege ot attending a division meet or the A. C. A, 
en or both, each year with all the special rates, etc , that that 
implies. , 

I think Mr. Fraser's idea to have the club secretaries collect the 
fee is a good one, because unless a member attends the division or 
A.C. A. meet, and hears Dr, Neidé’s cheerful “Haye I got your 
dollar?” he isapt to forget that he has not paid his anuual fees 
and let it slip past for that year, Winit G, MCKANDRICK. 

TORONTO, Canada, 


PADDLE AND CURRENT. 


SECOND PAPER. 


RIDAY, July 3, we left the city of Binghamton for_the head- 
waters of the Delaware. Welad inquired anxiously how far 
up it would be safe for us to start; and, as the result of the infor- 
mation fained, bought our tickets for Hancock, <A run of fifty 
miles found us in front of a bare, unpainted station, surrounded 
by a few still more forlorn houses, the sun just setting and the 
river half a mile away. We were not sufficiently prepossessed 
with the place to desire to stay there all night. Being proyzded 
with a good camping outlit, after a few preliminary purchases, we 
looked around for the best method of reaching the water. Our 
canoe had attracted the usual number of loiterers. Taking hold 
of it and turning to these with ‘‘A cigar for every man that Jends 
a hand,” we had the- whole colony running at our side with our 
effects pell mell down the hill, Rev. : 

The road first touched the river at a rapid, a fitting introduction 
to the Delaware. Hurriedly launching in an eddy at the foot of 
this rapid, we, for the first time, took a survey of our surroundings. 
An air of primitive wilderness hung over all, the hills and the 
woods seemed to be working together to choke off the stream, 
which struggled along past both as if defying opposition. 
The river was a smal] matter; mountains and forests monopolizing 
the landscape. ‘ 

Paddling rapidly forward, passing without difficulty tivo or three 
rifts, we telt assured that our acquaintance with the Delaware 
would be &@ pleasant one. The last blood-red rays of the sun were 
lingering on the hills high aboye us, a celestial beacon fire to warn 
of the approach of night. The woods, thick and dense, hung dark 
like thunder clouds over the water. At last, long after twilight, 
we scaled a height to where, some fifty feet above the river, there 
seemed to be an opening in the forest. After much wading over 
rough stones and through mire, and laborious carrying up the hill, 
we were at last ensconced with the swift-running, noisy river at 
our feet and the yalley, yocal with the sounds of summer, spread 
before us 

A native returning home by a path in our rear from the dissipa- 
pations of the town, coming suddenly out of the gloom, very 
naiurally, in this seemingly uninhabited and uninhabitable region, 
surprised us. He had been arafisman on the river, and gaye us 
many practical directions. Aftera pleasant chat, with the remark 
that he had to go four miles through the woods, he left us as 
silently as he came, ’ 

lazily reclining beside the cheerful fire, a harsh vibration, 
strangely out of keeping with the peaceful sounds of this almost 
utter solitude, strikes the ear; a nervous, rattling noise, growing 
louder and louder till sharply waking the sleepy echoes trom the 
quiet hills a locomotive,-with a headlight glaring like the evil 
eye of some monster, burst into view. Rushing shrieking along, 
acter as if flying in the air half way up the hillside so distinctly 
outlined is it against the inky darkness of the mountain, the loco- 
motive sending up showers of sparks, the furnace now and then 
emitting a lurid gleam, the brilliantly lighted passenger train 
flashes, with a shock like that of a sword thrust, through the still- 
ness of the night. Wefeltasif haunted. We had left the city, 
we had left our employment; and by so doing had hoped to escape 
for a time all thoughts of the carés and annoyances of the hum 
drum work day life. Here, however, was a feverish eager mon- 
ster, filled with people more restless than itself, Invading the spot 
which, of all others, séemed to be the most free from suggestions 
of business worry. ; 

In the morning we found that the marsh that had bothered us 
to cross was caused by springs of ice cold water. All that forenoon 
the river was peacefully disposed; there were many rapids, some 
of them involving wading, but nothing that was dangerous, The 
scenery was charmingly wild. The river filled the valley com- 
pletely: and the hills, always thickly wooded, here hardly desery- 
ing the name of mountains, rose from the water at a not abrupt 
angle. A house occasionally, at long intervals, showed its top 
above the trees, the forest, as if chary of human foothold, closing 
tightly around. : . 

here a tributary came in affording a few tillable acres, a farm 
house would appear. Butthe great business along the Upper De}!- 
aware is lumbering. How people can be met on this part of the 
riyer who haye not for many years in the spring freshets navigated 
rafts of logs down to Trenton and Philadelphia. This fact enables 
the canoeist to keep well posted regarding the bad rapids. Lum- 
ber mills are in places more common than farm houses, and many 
Ne a eeHianle streams flowing into the Delaware are pre-empted 

y 8. 

In the afternoon the rapids grow more formidable. aoey: oc- 
curred at regular distances, The river, winding greatly, the hills 
alway keeping close to the stream aud winding with it, would 
flow sluggishly, broaden out into a pool, and then just around a 
point would go flying off down hill at a reckless pace. Frequently 
in coming to an unusually Bird nh stretch, glancing along the 
water, we could see a hill down which it almost made one dizzy to 
look, at the same time when at a distance the descent being steep 
and beginning so suddenly that the surface at the commencement 
ot the incline was hidden from view, no billows, no rough water 
were to be observed. Theriver now assumed ona iarge scale the 
characteristics of a trout stream. Instead of a broad bed payed 
with small stones and containing numerous shallows, the flow was 
compressed between narrow banks, huge rocks appeared around 
which the water eddied and gurgled, and in the rapids the deep 
current, studded with boulders, rushed with resistless force, This 
change, though requiring more skill and being dangerous, relieved 
us of yexatious wading and kindred annoyances attendant on 
shallow water. A quick eye and hand were necessary to carry us 
through. Huprying along at a race-horse speed, fragments of 
stone would block our path, No time was left for decision; thought 
and action had .to coincide. A mistake in most cases meant a 
shattered boat, in some cases crushed bodies or drowning, This 
faci, although the exhilaration was delightful, kept a great strain 
upon the nerves. We were constantly on the lookout for our fate. 
In each smooth expanse we were thinking of the next rapid, Long 
before we saw the rough water we heard its noise. Not only 
would we hear it at a distance, but so accustomed were our ears 
to the sound of running water that we could tell from the roar, 
boom or surge whether it was caused by a steep rush, a fall or a 
sunken rock. 

Late in the afternoon I came near haying an interview with 
Davy Jones. At the foot ofarapid requiring all our attention 
was a ferry cable stretched from bank to bank. Just where we 
must pass the cable lay low on the water. It wasa hard thing to 
locate the position of this snare, it Bppuonine furthey off than it 
was. Morris lifted it up and got under, but I, besides miscalculat- 
ing the distance, also failed te realize the speed at which we were 
going. The result was that I was caught under the chin and 
jerked over backward. Wortunately, by the merest accident, I 
fell in the boat, otherwise we would have been swamped. 

Ithad rained hard that day. The ground wasso thoroughly 
Baturated that the idea of camping was not pleasing, Hiding the 
boat among the willo 


ae ———— 


across the fields for a house about a quarter of a mile away. This 
dwelling was a curiosity, being strongly constructed of stone and. 
located in the middle of a garden that was slevated some twenty 
feet above the road and surrounded by a stoneterrace. Altogether 
it looked as if built for war, reminding one of a castl¢ or an Indian 
stockade. We scaled the ramparts, approached the door, and 
were saluted by a mastiff. On our dette lat to knock the brute 
expressed such a strong inclination for tresh meat that we 
reached tor our reyolyers. After much pounding and waiting 2 
woman’s face appeared over the railing of the piazza above and 
eyed us yery suspiciously, Upon making known our wants, we 
were requested to wait till her husband returned. We were much 
amused at being mistaken for tramps or lightning-rod men. Sub- 
sequently, by way ot atonement, we received profuse apologies and 
good quarters. We chatted with them a long while, and next 
ashe sitt the farmer and one of his boys carried our duffie down to 

é river. 

In running rapids there is no time for consideration, much less 
forconsultation. Some one has todo the steering and take com- 
mand, With us no words but those relating to the running of the 
boat were spoken. Because I owned the canoe, rather than for 
any other reason, [I had the stern paddle and Morris the bow. 
Morris saw the necessity of acting on the instant, and, no matter 
how deep the water or what the circumstances, when I gaye the 
word to jump he was overboard as soon asI. In fact, his zeal 
occcasionally anticipated my directions, and, being forward and 
therefore able to see obstructions sooner than IJ could, he would 
sometimes leap before I thought it was necessary. 

That morning the aboye fondness for aquatic life got him into 
trouble. In the midst of a growling, spiteful Tift was a huge wave, 
caused by the impact of the water against a granite boulder. The 
current running at on this rock hid it from view from above; 
but the water dividing, and the descent being steep, exposed below 
alarge mass of stone high above the surface. Hxpecting plain 
sailing, I headed our craft straight for this obstacle. Morris, spy- 
ing the rock and supposiiig that I did not see it, witha cry of 
warning, holding the bow of the canoe as he fell, leaped into the 
deep, turbulent stream. The boat, swinging round in his grasp as 
on a pivot, struek the rock broadside, the concussion loosening it 
from his hold, and, while he was left helpless in the river, myself 
powerless to vid him, the canoe floated down stern first. e was 
carried off his feet by the rush; but, haying the good sense to 
know that it was of no use to Biruggle, and realizing that he must 
be carried to shallow water, by submitting himself to the current 
he soon reached ashoal. Acting all this time as a spectator, the 
canoe floating backward unguided, a bump and a lurch which 
nearly caused another calamity brought me to my senses. Morris 
Was soon aboard; but it was found thatthe paddle that be held had 
in the confusion been lost, As the current was strong, the river 
wide and filled with stones the color of the missing article and 
some time having elapsed, it was no easy matter to find the indis- 
pensable adjunct, However, after many movements and counter- 
mogements and a sharp lookout on both sides, even this was 
accomplished, and we proceeded with all damages repaired; the 
weuhing in the warm sun being more of a joke than a serious mis- 

hap. 

I should not wonder it traveling on Sunday was wrong, eyen 
though the vehicle be only a canoe and the travelers those who 
don’t mean to make work out of the traveling. At any rate this 
was not one of onr eahay days. The afternoon was an afternoon 
of shoals and wading, climaxed by a thunderstorm, so terrific that 
it made us,in spite of our stout rubber coats, want to get under 
coyer. If thefates were opposed to our going on, they certainly 
offered us the best facilities in the way of shelter, finding us clean 
and commodious quarters in an old barn that stood close to the 
bank, Here we came across some wicked young boys who, in- 
stead of going to Sunday school, had stolen away here out of ob- 
servation to enjoy a. quiet smoke. But leaving the right or wrong 
of such matters to the moralist our young acquaintances proved 
very good friends, liberaly supplying us with milk, etc., and stand- 
ing around in admiring awe, while we cooked our supper over our 
miniature spirit stove. The farmer, an energetic, progressive 
man, came down to see us, trying to make himself agreéable. He 
hada hobby. That hobby was a glen on his premises. : 

“Are you gentlemen going to start early to-morrow morning?” 
heasked. Upon our answering in the affirmative he continued: 
“Well, [have a rayine on my land thatI like to show to all city 
people who come along. Many persons goa great distance to sea 
see it, and just assoon as you get through your supper I should 
enjoy acting as your guide,” 

We were unable to resist such a peremptory invitation, and soon 
found ourselves brushing aside the wet branches of the laurels and 
evergreens om our tramp up the bed of the creek that flowed 
through the rayine. The walls were of limestone formation, af- 
fording some fine examples of srosion. Here and there were great 
basins filled with water; again would be caves, the sides of which 
were perfectly smooth, while in the middle of these tunnels of its 
own making flowed the brook. Jumping across the stream, get. 
ting plentifully sprinkled with the spray of the waterfalls, climb- 
ing up stecp places by means of shallow steps hewn in the rock 
running along on narrow slippery ledges around deep pools, anc 
plunging in regardless fashion through the saturated underbrush, 
the tough old farmer led us without a pause, talking continually. 

He explained that capitalists had made him an ofter for his glen 
with the purpose of building a hotel, Then he would branch off 
intoa discussion of the geologicalformation, “You are college 
men. What kind of stoneis that? A great many crystals were 
taken out there. What caused this rock to be worn away so?’ 
Finally, though reluctantly, he turned about. We were well 
soaked, and built a big fireto dry our clothes before turning in, 
Around this our loquacious friends gathered, and seyeral hours 
were passed in talking about the dangers of the river, the rafting, 
and listening to stories of famous hunts in the vicinity. 

The boys were so loth to haye us depart and cast such longing 
looks at our canoe, that I invited one of them to go with us down 
the rapid that lay between their home and the village of Cochec- 
ton. With over a hundred pounds of baggage and we three, mak- 
ing above four hundred more, our fifty-pound craft was weighted 
to within an inch or 80 of the water, creating some misgivings as 
to the result in the waves of the rift, We, however, got through 
safely, and found for the next three miles little rough water, We 
had heard very graphic descriptions of a bad spot a few miles be- 
low Cochecton ‘called “Foul Rift,” or “Cochecton Falls,” and were 
assured that, compared with the perils of this river's famousrapid 
those through which we had passed were as nothing, Notwith- 
standing our being told that lumber rafts ran it «very spring and 
that we might possibly get through, the dubious way in which 
such an attempt was spoken of and the recital of numerous fatali- 
ties, made us, we must confess, a trifle nervous. Around a bend, 
the outlet of a Jake-like expansion, the water flowing through a 
narrow gorge, we caught sight of this canoe annihilator. Sureiy 
the “half had not been told us.” The river was low aiid boulders 
of immense size and all siapes lay scattered in utmost confusion 
onthe immediate shores, which were part of the rive1’s bed at 
high water; while in between, the water, lashed into billows and 
foam, sped among innumerable projecting granite fragmenta and 
leaped an fury in several falls upon the stones as if to grind them 
to powder. 

Ont experience here was such as makes me hesitate to put it on 
paper. .We.had come with stout hearts, fully intending to shoot 
the rapid. Eyen now, while looking at it, we did not make up our 
minds to relinquish our purpose. Three or four times did we 
traverse the stony maze that lined the banks of this half mile 
terrorizer. _Many minutes were spent in marking out in our 
tmainds just what course we must take. Atlastall wasready, A 
start was.made, one fall was jumped, then the current caught the 
canoe, wiiirled it around and dashed it sideways against a rock, 
With a desperate effort we managed to get Intoaneddy, We 
landed for consultation. an 

“Well, Ralph,” said my friend, ‘I am willing to help you portage 
the canoe, That was just the beginning, and we couldn't do any- 
thing at all, I don’t think we would ever get out of there alive, 
Even if we did the canoe would be smashed, I tell you the river is 
too low to make the attempt,” ‘ 

Thad thought this way also, but did not have the courage to say 
so, Now that Morris expressed himself [ rejoined, ‘I guess youare 
right, I am not quite ready to end this trip, especially in that 
way.’ Once more afloat we looked at our watch and found that 
three or four hours had been spentin paying our respects to the 
res ae that ever got the better of us, 

“Poul Rift” did not repeat itself that day, In the afternoon wa 
wains to Narrowsburg. About this placs the current ceases, and 
the banks, previously of earth, here are of limestone, rising pberpen- 
dicularly from the water. The village. quite a summier resort, is 
on a bluff thus formed, At the bottom ot this bluff, in a cove, isa 
small beach, the village landing place, and here the river attains 
a considerable width. It was while eating our dinuer at this spot 
that we wituessed an amusing spectacle. A rawboat containing 
an old man and a boy suddenly shot out from the opposite shore 
and headed forus, Evidently their mission was an ardent one, for 
the boy was rowing desperately; and, as. at every stroke a quantity 
of water would fly into the air, 

Soon we understood the object of the noble youth's yiolent 
efforts—he was trying to save his grandfather and himself from 
untimely shipwreck. The boat was leaking like a basket, and the 
columns of water, Instead of being caused by bad rowing, were 


ws and shouldering our outfit, we started ' the result of the passenger’s assiduous bailing, As they neared 


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the shore, we could see_the water in the boat was getting alarm- 
ingly near the level of the water on the outside. The bow striking 
with a shock, the water rushed back on the old man sitting in the 
stern. The increased weigilit filled the craft, wh’ch hesitating for 
a minute, the rear occupant remaining the while immovable, 
gently sevtled to the bottom, immersing our aged friend to the 
armpits. The expression on his face was so agonizingly imploring 
and the entire affair so farcical that we rolled on the ground in 
laughter. ‘ 

After leaving Narrowsburg we came to a part of the river of 
which, to save harrowing memories, I would say as little as possi- 
ble. The flow was swift; and the bed, though not much broader 
than before, for what reason, whether evaporation and absorption, 
were greater than the supply furnished by tributaries, would be 
hard to say, contained less water than any previous place. The 
rocks were large and numerous, causing continual striking and 
sticking of the boat und consequent jumping out and in; but asa 
slight compensation the stones were all padded with a thick growth 
of water weeds, thereby saving the canoe, Aiter the yexations of 
several miles of this kind of thing, after constant wading, pulling, 
and shoving, after cracking our paddle and our shins as well, we 


came to a place so attractive that it required no persuasion to’ 


make us decide to stop for the night. The spot was a beach of 
white and smooth sand, such as is seldom found away from salt 
water. Above this was a growth of shrub willows, overtopped by 
afringe of trees, guarded in the rear by a meadow; on the opposite 
side a steep hill, densely wooded, crowded dark against the rest- 
less river. As a consequence of the lumber business, it is seldom 
difficult to find wood on the banks of the Delaware; and our 
camping ground was specially favored. _ 

We determined to have a conflagration. Several hours were 
spent in collecting logs, stumps, planks and limbs, many more 
being occupied in watching and enjoying the effect. We are ac- 
customed to impressions made upon us by objects seen in the day- 
time; these things beheld by moonlight appear entirely different. 
If, however, the light is that of a big fire, the sense of sight seems 
to betray us, the distinct ocular registrations of a short time ago 
are merged and confused, inanimate nature now assumes the 
attributes of life. trees nod and sway. stones and fences play hide 
and seek in the shadows or grow large and small by turns. Such 
a blaze as we had and in such a place obliterated the day world 
and the night world; all effects were changed; moon and stars 
were swept out of existence. As we reckon time by comparing the 
intervals between like occurences of the same thing, and as we 
had neyer seen the like of this before, the element of time also 
seemed removed; in fact by this wild glare, transposing and dis- 
torting the land and the water, we had drawn a weird—a new and 
magical—world aboutus. Gazing in trance-like fascination on 
this scene, sound aided sight in adding to the spell. We had called 
up the visible spirit world, and the inhabitants were now talking. 
The fire grew less, the logs-popped, they popped on this side of the 
river Ett then they noisily proclaimed themselves from the oppo- 
site bank; they seemed to crackle and burst from all directions. 
A whip-poor-will lit not far away; he sang to us from his perch, 
and at the same time his notes emanated from the woods across 
the stream. We lent our voices to the sound, producing the same 
multiplex effect—we had unwittingly located in a nest of echoes. 

The water growing deeper, leaving behind the troubles of the 
previous afternoon, we continued with little difficulty. The de- 
scents gra ually became heavy and boisterous. It began to rain. 
Within .uree miles of Lackawaxen we arrived at a rapid of the 
same pattern and general appearance as ‘Foul Rift.” The rush, 
containing three falls, two of them about 5ft. high, and the rocks 
were even more appalling; but the boat channel was straighter 
and more distinctly defined. 

In our bare feet, that we might not wet our shoes, we deferen- 
tially walked over the rocks all along this rapid, carefully noting 
the dangerous places. 


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until too late to change his course, going over a fallin the right 
place is entirely a work of remembering information gained by 
previous inspection. We might have backed out as before, but 
rain preventing a portage, we had to face the music. ap up 
a big head of steam, we shot over the verge of the first two fa 
like an arrow. Some distance beyond the third and worst, in the 
middle of the stream, was a partly submerged rock, and, though 
calrying out our preconcerted design by paddling with all our 
might on the same side, as we dashed over the last of the series in 
spite of omrefforts we were caught irresistibly in the grasp of the 
current, forcing us against the obstruction. Our momentum being 
so great and the boulder being slanting, though badly shaken up 
we kept an unaltered course; but. we appreciated more fully than 
before that a current swift enough to float iron is not a thing with 
which to trifle. —_- : 

This was for many miles our last exciting experience with the 
Delaware. The hills eed steeper and the valley narrower. Now 
succeeded unusually long stretches of quiet water, indicating the 
proximity of the Lackawaxen Dam. This dam is built to supply 
water for the Delaware and Hudson Carnal, which strikes the river 
here and follows it some thirty miles to Port Jervis. It is, owing 
to the lumber interests, the only artificial obstruction we encoun- 
tered, and is so constructed that rafts of logs, at high water, can 
pass over without much danger, But as the river was low, flowing 
over the top in few places, we skirted the dam to ascertain where 
it would be best to portage. It had been raining most of the day, 
and now, when least desired, we were favored with a deluge, 

Our investigations were cut short by the amount of water col- 
lected in the canoe; to save it from filling we were obliged to land 
and invert the boat. After the storm, to avoid all detentions and 
annoyances of the river, which at this point is very shallow, we 
slipped uae into the feeder, finding ourselvesin a few minutes 
in the canal. 


TORONTO C. C. RACES.—The last race of the season of the 
Toronto C. C, was held on Oct. 30. There were six starters for the 
sailing cup, but the wind was very light and the race was aban- 
doned as they could not finish before the limit. Boreas was lead- 
ing from the start. Neither of the two challenge cups have been 
won by any of the members so far, although they were given at 
the close of the 1884 season. The result to-day is as follows: 


SATLING CHALLENGE CUP. Total 

Canoe, 1885. 1886, wins, 
Will G. McKendrick... ....... AVIAC. hati eisie med 0 4 4 
Hugh Neilson... ............06 Boreas........ . 3 0 3 
RObEALYSONIaS 44th Rest tee Isabel....... San 1 3 
POM, WHR GB ners aaa ee ote ee Se oeot 0 1 

COMBINED PADDLING AND SAILING CUP, 

Will G. MeKendrick.... ..... INaGere. is 2a ie 0 4 4 
FTUSHEN CHSOnTE Se. Saye ene -Boreas,.......- 3 0 3 
Colatirasens. (ene aac seeahes WO Ss ante ss 0 1 


1 

D. B, Jacques_now holds the Mason paddling cup for Class 4, 
decked canoes, FE’. M. Johnson the Class 1 paddling cup, and W. A. 
Leys the novices’ sailing medal. Taken altogether the 1886 season 
has been the best racing year the club has had, and as it is too 
cold now to go out without an overcoat, the boys gather around 
the club stove smoking some open-hearted member’s good tobacco 
and talk over the prospect for next season, and wonder who will 
bring are pest Pecowsic into the club,— WiLL G. McCKeNDRICK, 

ecy 1,U.U, ‘ 


“We propose having a game supper at our church next 
week,’’ exclaimed a spinster at the opera house entertain- 
ment last night; ‘‘now, what kind of game would you recom- 
mend?” ‘Well, if you want to draw all the boys, suppose 
you try poker,” calmly replied Joseph Pickle—Himira Ga- 


As a boatman cannot see what lies below | zette. 


Answers to Correspondents, 


- No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents, 


C, A. PEARSON.—We will publish the lines of dory shortly. 


R..B. W., Shrewsbury, N. J.—Both dogs mentioned have been 
good GA dogs, and we have never heard that their progeny were 
gunshy, 


_ FL W.F., Salteryille, N. J.—Residents of your State are not re- 


quired to take out a license to shoot; the law applies only to non- 
residents. 


_Hrppras, Boston,—Forty feet of 34in. diameter and the smallest 
size Chester anchor. Mermaid was published in the FoREST AND 
STREAM of March 4, 11, 18, 1886. 


J. W.S., Hartford, Conn,—l. Do you consider a full blood Irish 
setter too headstrong for a beginner to take when six weeks old 
and try and make a dog of him? 2. Do they make good grouse 
dogs? Ans. (1 and 2) Yes. 


N. A. H., Williamsport, Pa,—What is the highest score recorded 
made on a Massachusetts target at 100yds., off-hand, open sights, 
eine 4in.), or 200yds. target reduced to 100yds. practice? Ans, 

he 200yds, record, which has been most carefully kept, shows for 
the 10 shots off-hand, with any rifle, under Creedmoor rules, a 
score of 117 in the possible 120 by W. H. Taft, of Brattleboro, Vt., 
in 1885, and for the Massachusetts decimal target, out of a possible 
100, ties at 94 by E. F. Richardson, of Boston, and Otto Jaeger, of 
Wheeling, each in 1885, 


; INFORMATION WANTED. 

A friend and myself are talking of taking a trip next season to 
the French Broad. Can you tell us where we can get information 
about the stream and country and best place to go? Gameis notso 
much of an object as to find a good location to.camp for a few 
weeks and have a change of air and scenery, ideas and diet.—MAR. 


BRIDGEPORT, Oct. 30.—On the morning of Dec. 18, 1857, P. 
T, Barnum’s beautiful residence, Iranistan, was burned. 
It was the only building of its peculiar style of Italian archi- 
tecture in America, and cost $150,000. Around it on every 
side were laid out elaborate grounds and a large artificial 
pond was kept stocked with gold and silver fish. The 
grounds passed into the hands of the late Elias Howe, Jr., 
whose death prevented the erection of another splendid man- 
sion on the site of the burned villa. This property is now 
divided by streets, and Col. C. H. Russell is a recent pur- 
chaser of the section upon which the pond above mentioned. 
has remained intact, ‘This week Col. Russell has caused the 

ond to be filled with earth, and as its limits were gradually 

essened large numbers of fish were observed endeavoring to 
escape from their confinement. Scoop nets were procured, 
and hundreds of gold and silver fish were taken out. These 
had survived for nearly thirty years undisturbed, and among 
the finny beauties were several varieties which evidently 
were a cross between the gold and silver species. A reporter 
was told by Mr, Barnum to-day that the pond used to be one 
of the favorite resorts of his children. The fish were so tame 
that they would come to the water’s edge at the ringing of a 
bell and partake of food from the hands of the family. If a 
stranger approached the fish would dart out to deep water. 
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NOR SALE AT A BARGAIN,—ONE JOHN 
A. Nichols’ B, L., 12-bore, 80in,, $4¢lbs., finest 
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WM. HOWLING, Taxidermist, Minneapolis, 
Minn. nov4,2t 


Chester White, Berkshire 
and Poland China _ Pigs, 
fine setter dogs, Scotch 
Collies, Foxhounds and 
— > Beagles, Sheep and Poultry, 
= SSS =bred and for sale by W. 
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OR SALE.—A SCOTT’S PREMIER HAM- 
meriless, Sepauee: 34in., 18lbs., has extra set 
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built for Boston Exposition and pronounced by 
W. & C. Scott & Son the finest 8-gauge hammer- 
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Laurel ave., St. Paul, Minn, 


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oct28,2t Pittsfield, Mass. 


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novy4,4t 
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and log kitchen on Merritt’s Island, 16 miles 
south of Titusville, 74 eile from Indian River, to 
rent, For particulars address MITCHELL 
COURTNEY, Indian River, Fla. 1t 


500 FERRETS £22,584 e8 


per pair. CHAS. 
H. VAN VECHTEN, Victor, Ontario Co., N. Y. 


nov1l1,6t 
100 


AGRE FARM, GOOD HOUSE, GOOD 
fence, 600 open, fields contain deer, 

quail, snipe, woodcock, etc; 

MAN, Nottoway OC. H., Va. 


$5,500. aie 3 
Hu the Stud, 
IN THE STUD. 


Ilford Cromwell 


CHAMPION MASTIFF. 


Fee $50. 


DEBONAIR, 


First prize winner in open mastiff class at 


Waverly, N, J. 
Fee $50. 


Having purchased these dogs, together with 
the Ghampion bitches Lorna Doone and Bal Gal 
from Dr. J. F. Perry (Ashmont), I offer the dogs 
in the stud, and will be able to supply pups from 


the bitches. 
For further information address 


H. GERALD HULL, 


oct28,t£ Saratoga, N. Y. 


Roneh-Coated Scotch Collies 


OR SHEEP DOGS. 


IN THE STUD. 


DBrallamore, (Litter brother to 
Angland's champion Dublin Scot). 


Imported Blwme8ejachket, a splendid 
specimen of the Blue Mirle. 
Dogs and puppies for sale. 
Apply for particulars to 
CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS, 


oct28,tf P. O. Box 1630, Philadelphia. 


Trittle Red Rover, 
(Obo Il.—Woodstock Dinah). Feo $25. Only 
solid red cocker stud dog in America. Ist, opens 
3d, puppy class, Newark, N. J,, 1886; ist, open; 2d, 
puppy class, New York, 1886. 
OQHOoO, JF ., 
(A.K.R. 1481), solid black. Fee $20. Prize win- 
ner in principal shows of America. 
Black, black and tan and chestnut and tan pup- 
pies for sale. CHARLES M. NELLES, Brant- 
ord, Canada. oct214t 


SMALL IMPORTED PRIZE PUG DOG 


Ssilwer Shoe. 
(A. K.R. 3758.) 

Particulars, pedigree and references to JAMES 

H, BOWDEN, 141 Bank st., N. Y, Stud fee 


a aaabet 3 


Hn the Stud. 
SEVERAL CHOICE BRED 


English Mastiff Pups 


of various ages and prices according to quality. 
sired by BOSS, the best all round stud ae Z 
Alsoa few very fine bred Great Dane pups of 
great promise and choice markings. Gabinet 
photographs of either 25 cents. 
Fee $50 
Fee $50 


Boss in Stud, - 
Thyrus in Stud, - 
J. L. WINCHELL, 
Fair Haven, Vt. 


Address 
ra 
Gus HBonahwu 

IN THE STUD. 


tion, beating such noted dogs 
Mainspring, Bessie A,, Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M, TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


Ghe Henne, 
Toa Close Out. 


Will sell cheap extra nice red Irish setters, 
whelped May 9, 1886, from Ino (A.K.R. 3789) by 
champion Glencho. Send stamp for printed 
pedigree. F. L. WESTON, 494 ashington st., 
Boston, Mass, oct21,tf 


OR SALE._FOUR LIVER AND WHITH 
pointers, one dog and three Sear by Crox- 


ood nose, staunch, backs and retrieves from 
and and water. 

black and tan setter, fast and stylish. 
Address D. G. HARTT, Sound Yiew House, 
Northport, Suffolk Co., N. Y. 


A Llewellin Setter For Sale. 


Pure Liewellin setter dog, 15 mos. old, well and 
strong, and partly broken to field work and not 

un shy. Combines the strains of Dash III. and 
Opal, Dashing Lion and Armida. To party want- 
ing a good dog to take into the field at once, this 
is arare chance. Must be sold for want of room. 
For full particulars as to price and pedigree ad- 
dress W. W. WILSON, Shawsheene Kennels, 
. O. Box 6, Billerica, Mass. novil,2t 


OR SALE. — LLEWELLYN ~ PUPPIES, 
blood of Gladstone—Mersey, Dash 1I1.—Cor- 
nelia, Cashier—Flake, Prince Royal—Vie. In 
robust health. Price $20. WM. LOEFFLER, 
Preston, Minn. lt 


SS 
OINTERS FOR SALE.—FOUR LIVER AND 
white te (3 dogs); whelped April 23, 1886, 
Sire, C. J. Peshall’s Jimmie (A.K.R. 1589); dam, 
Hurd’s Bess (A.K.R. 2986). One liver and white 
bitch, Jimmie ex Phyllis. Also Bess (A.K.R. 2886), 
a good fielder and breeder. Write for particulars. 
A.C. COLLINS, Hartford, Conn. nov11,tf 


a a 
HEY ARE CHEAP.—FINE LITTER OF RED 
Irish setter puppies, whelped Sept. 28, 1886, 

by Prince (champion Derg—Eyangeline) out of 
Meg Merrilies (champion Hilcho—Peg Woflington). 
Both sire and dam theroughly broken, Meg Mer- 
riliesis dam of Thaddeus, Ist and special, Boston, 
1886; Belfast, 2d; Attleboro, 1886. Cabinets of 
Prince retrieving partridge, 50 cts. each. Printed 
pedigree. Address HARRY A, FLETCHER, 

Yoodfords, Me. novyll,2t 


re 

OR SALE.—RED IRISH SETTER BITCH 

’ Romaine (A.K-.R. 688), cheap, Elcho ex Rose, 

5 yrs., winner of 2d, puppy class, 1882; 2d, open 

class, Chicago, Il1., 1884; H.c., Tee class, Boston, 

1885. Address G. T. WELLS, Melrose Highlands, 
Mass. novil,2t 


ee A I 
OR SALE.—FOUR SETTER DOG PUPPIES 
(lemon and white), sired by A. H. Moore’s 
Thunder, being the only litter raised by his ser- 
vice during the entire season of 1886, out of im- 
ported English setter bitch Belle, whelped June 
29, 1886. All are in good, healthy condition. Price 
$h0 each. Address with stamp, T. B.STULB, No. 
152 N. 4th st., Philadelphia, Pa. nov11,3t 


Dark Red Setter Pups, 


One bitch, 14 mos,, and 3 dogs, 7 mos. old; very 
healthy, strong and handsome; parents trained; 
champion pedigree; prices reasonable; should be 
seen. J., 938 E. Prospect ave., N. Y. City. 1t 


IRST-CLASS IRISH SETTER PUPS AT A 

bargain, 6 mos, old, by champion Glencho ex 

Lillie Malone one ae two Ist prize winners. 
A. W. PEARSALL, Huntington, L. I. It 


Fox AND RABBIT HOUNDS, PARTRIDGE 
dogs, treeers; living prices. Write for de- 
scription, J. B. COOK, Afton, N. Y. 


iy 


novil 


SALE,—DACHSHUND. BITCH PUP- 


FOR SALE. 

Thoroughbred cocker spaniel bitch Jilt, is out 

of Diamond by Colonel Stubbs; in. whelp. C. M. 
PETTINGILL, Cummington, Mass. 


(Sess DANE BITCH, 2 YRS. THE FINEST 
and largest ever imported, kind and gentle. 

Also one pup cheap, HENRY MUELLER, Box 

59, Stapleton, Richmond Co., N. Y. 1,26 


NLOV. 


Wire-Haired Fox~-Terriers. 

Mr. Ronald H. Barlow is willing to dispose of 
his kennel of these terriers either separately or 
en masse. Also puppies by New Year’s Day ex 
Tiny Todger. Address R. H. BARLOW, Univers- 
ity Club, 1816 Walnut st., Philadelphia. 1b 


OR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR POINTER 
or setter, ne peer hlonding gun, the anor 
i an, 18 mos. eis a erand guar 
mastiff dog oo ADA g 


d watch dog. Mi 
ernoyiL ae ee Columbia City, Ind, 


Ghe Keel. 


DEERHOUNDS. 


Puppies For Sale 


CHAMPION CHIEFTAIN 


a 


OUT OF 


CHAMPION WANDA, 
CHAMPION LORNA IL., 
HEATHERBELLE, 
COUNTESS ZINA, 
THORA, 
BERGA. 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


Special 
St. Bernards 


Mr. Hy. Schumacher of 
Bern—the best known St. 
Bernard breeder in Switzer, 
land—and Mr. Sydney W. 
Smith of Leeds, England—the 
well-known breeder of the 
prize dog “Sir Charles,” 34 
inches high, 185 Ibs. weight, 
20 months old, and owner of 
the Champion dogs of all 
England, “ Plinlimmon” and 
‘‘Valentine,” the former is the 
largest St. Bernard in the 
world — over 35 inches at 
shoulder, and 215 lbs. weight 
—have sent me a list of 
some exceptionally fine stock, 
young and grown, admirers 
of these dogs never have had 
a better chance to purchase 
really fine stock of both Swiss 
and English strains. 

Address with stamp, 


WW. W. Tucker, 


P, O. Box 1338, N. Y. 


M*™: PLEASANT GORDON KENNELS.— 

For Sale—Thoroughbred solid black-tan 
rize-winning Gordon setters, all ages, from the 
best blood that can be procured perandiess of cost. 
Orders taken and promptly attended to; satisfac- 
tion guaranteed. C. T. BROWNELL, P. O. Box 
335, New Bedford, Mass. 


GUN (A.K.R. 1538). 


English setter dog Gun (Gladstone—May B.) 
will be allowed to serve a limited number of well- 
bred bitches. Fee reasonable. Inclose eternity 
Pups for sale. Address CHAS. YORK, 9 and 11 
Granite Block, Bangor, Me. 


Fok SALE.--THE LANDSEER KENNEL 
offers choice bred Scotch Deerhound and 
eyhound puppies, bred only from stock 
qualities, These are the 
DR. VAN HUMMELL, 


English 
of well-known fiel 
aristocrats of all dogs. 
Denver, Colo. 


OR SALE.ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 
pups; veryfine ones and several months old; 
from good hunting stock, full pedigree. Also one 
inter, two years old, good, no pedigree. Address 


HO. L. CARNES, Tyringham, Mass, oct2s8tr 


OR SALE.—THREE CHOICE SETTER DOG 
FE puppies, pure Llewellin, sired by Gus Bond- 
hu out oY a fine Rake bitch, whelped May 11, 1886. 
M oars a pio a a 

hi for the field, strong in the Gladstone 
arbi TUCKER, 8 Main street, 


Charlestown, Mass. 


OR SALE OR EXCHANGE.—A BLACK 
F and white English setter, 2 yrs. old, broken 
and a retriever; satisfaction guaranteed, Ad- 
dress RAYMOND RUDD, Glenville, Conn. ‘, 

ni a) 


Ghre Hewnet, 


IMIPORTANT NOTICE, 


National Field Trial Club. 


_The Field Trials advertised to take place at 
Grand Junction, Tenn., commencing Dec. 6, under 
the auspices of this club, have been postponed to 
commence Monday, Dec. 18. 

By order of the Executive Committee. 
novll,2t W. B. SHATTUC, President, 


COCKERS. 


Address FLEETFOOT KENNELS 
it Delhi, Del. Co., N. Y. 


The Hospice Kennels. 


St. Bernards. 

Rough and smooth-coated of the finest strains. 
On Sale—Imported stock; also two splendid lit- 
ters, one by Hector ex Belline Il. (A.K.R. 3033), 
the other by Otho ex Swiss Rhona (A.K.R. 3030). 
Unequalled facilities for the importation of stock 
from Switzerland. Address Arlington, N. J. 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS. 


For Sale—Fine litter of pups by the celebrated 


ILFORD CAUTION 


Winner of Ist af each Boston, Hartford and New 
York Fanciers’ shows, 1886. These pups are of 
the new type. 

ILFORD CAUTION is acknowledged to be 
the Rest headed mastiff in America if not in the 
world. 

For price and catalogue apply to 

HE, H: MOORE 
Pine Hill Kennel 
Melrose, Mass. 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16 inches 
high, dogs and bitches, well broken; $15 each. 
Pups from 6 mos. tol yr. old, $8 each. Satisfac- 
tion guaranteed. WM. W. SILVEY, 135 South 
Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. oet7, tt 


irish Setters 


Under Jite insurance at $10 and upwards, by Chief 
outof Yoube, by Tim out of Jersey Beauty, Dorah, 
Petty, Florid; all well bred, thoroughly broken on 
game and good ones. Full explanation by cireular. 
Both dogs in the stud at $25 to bitches of guaran- 
MAX WENZEL, 89 Fourth 


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CONTENTS. 


THE ICBNNE. 
News From High Point. 
National Field Trials [Mntvies. 
Fisher’s Island Trials. 
Western Trials. 
Philadelphia Club Trials. 
Mastiffs. 
- Kennel Management. 
Kennel Notes. 
RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
Asking for Glory. 
Range and Gallery. 
The Bullard Rifle Prizes. 
The Trap. 
YACHTING. 
A. Final Explan ation. 
A Cruiser’s Cabin. 
Thetis and Stranger. | 
CANOEING. | 
Paddle and Current. 
Common Sense Canoes. 
Resistance Experiments with 


HDITORIAL. 
Time has Been, 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST, 
Black Bass. 
NATURAL History, 
zak American Ornithologists’ 
nion. 
“Coon” Cats. 
GAME BAG AND GUN. 
Louisiana Fire-Hunting. 
Game Preserving in Britain. 
Goyer nment of the Park. 
Coloraco Game Grounds, | 
The Game Warden Murder. | 
Rifies Old and New. 
Game Notes. p 
CAMP-FIRE FELICKERINGS. 
SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 
In Defense of Alaskan Trout. 
Stoves in Camp. 
A Coincidence. 
Lake Bomosene. 


A Southern Maskinonje. ' Canoes. 
Catgut. .C. A. Executive Committee 
FISHCULTURR. Meeting. 


The Great Works Fishway. | ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


TIME HAS BEEN. 
ES,.the time has been, but it was years ago. Then 
the West was truly the wild country of which we 
used to read; then the man who had traveled in the Rocky 
Mountains was looked on in the East with a certain 
amountof awe. If nota hero, he was at least regarded 
as a daring fellow, who had taken his life in his hand and 
had exposed himself to many perils. His stories of the 
Far West were listened to with open mouths, and many 
were the questions asked him about the Indians, the 
If he was not a modest, or at least 
a quiet man, the temptation to indulge in a little romance 
was often too much for him. He usually lied a trifle 
about what he had seen and done, though indeed that 
was scarcely necessary. A simple recital of facts would 
have been startling enough to the good people of the East. 
Most of those who journeyed to the mountains years 
ago, did it because they were obliged to, but there were a 
few who made annual pilgrimages to the main range 
from pure love of the wiid free life, which had in it then 
often a spice of danger and always something of adven- 
ture. Nowadays it is quite different. Now it is fashion- 
able to go West, and every one has acowranch, Where- 
ever one goes he sees cattle, The cowboy is ubiquitous. 
If by chance there is a square mile of prairie without a 
cowboy, in his place will be found a sheep herder or a 
homesteader. It is as prosaic as to travel through 
Mlinois. The early denizens of the mountains are no 
longer to beseen, They have passed away, have given 
place to products of civilization. Where the Indian 
once made his surround of the buffalo which he dried for 


- his winter’s food. the white man now gathers his beef to 


send to the packing houses in Chicago. 

In some few localities the white skulls of the buffalo 
still dot the plains, but those monuments of an extinct 
race are fast mouldering to decay. Soon a buffalo skull 
will be as rare as a buffalo, In place of these relics of a 


happier time are other whitened skulls—those of winter- 
killed cattle. , 

The extinction of the buffalo meant starvation to the 
Indian. Forced on to his reservation he is there plundered 
or kept on quarter rations till he dies of hunger, and 


the Indian question is thus being rapidly settled. The 
Indian gone from the greater portion of the West, settle- 
ment went on at a rate which, twenty years ago, would 
have been deemed inconceivable. People fairly poured into 
the country. The cattlemen came first, but hard on their 
heels followed the homesteaders—the farmers. As the 


| cattlemen drove before them the Indians, so now the 
| agriculturists are driving out the stockmen. 


The great bulk of the buffalo disappeared a dozen years 
ago, though it was not until 1888 that their extermina- 
tion could be pronounced to be complete. The number 
now existing in the United States is known pretty accur- 
ately by the careful inquiries instituted by the FoREsT 
AND STREAM, and it is probably not more than about 600 
or 700. In Wyoming Territory—including the National 
Park—there are perhaps 250; in Montana, near the heads 
of the Mussellshell, fifty-two head were seen the last 
summer; in Nebraska, on the head of the Dismal River, 
there were this summer about thirty; in the mountains of 
Colorado there is one band of thirty and one of twenty, 
while in the sandhills of Kansas and to the south in the 
Pan Handle of Texas, there are reported to be between 
300 and 400, Many of these will be killed this autumn. 

A few years ago we knew that the buffalo were practic- 
ally gone, but the elk were still abundant. They are far 
better able to take care of themselves than the buffalo, 
and we thought that they would survive for a few years 
longer. Vain hope. From the regions where, three years 
ago, they were most abundant, they are gone. The ranch- 
men needed meat, and it is cheaper to kill elk than to buy 
beef. So when the weather grows cold, the hunting par- 
ties start out, and repairing to the range of the elk, they 
load up the wagons with fat cows and heifers and start 
for home again. We have known of 150 two-horse wagon 
loads of meat being hauled out of one small mountain re- 
gion in less than two months. But this will never be re- 
peated. The elk are gone from this region, never to 
return, 

Far more eifective than the hunters in driving away 
the elk are the cattle. These have spread themselves 
everywhere over the country. They dot the plains and 
the hillsides. They feed in the little mountain valleys 
and in the parks high up in the timber. They go every- 
where that the elk go, and they drive them from their 
favorite feeding grounds. Elk and blacktail deer, we 
have found, are very much averse to the presence of cat- 
tle, while, on the other hand, whitetail deer do not seem to 
mind them much, and antelope not at all. 

The days of good elk hunting are about over. Of 
course, for some years to come it will be possible for hunt- 
ers to go to the mountains and kill a few of these noble 
animals, but we do not know now where one can now go 
with any certainty of finding them abundant. We have 
lain in camp when, night after night, it has been impos- 
sible to sleep owing to the noise made by the elk scream- 
ing and splashing in the water by which we had pitched 
our tent. We never expect to be disturbed in that way 
again. ; 

The deer have followed the elk, the sheep have retreated 
to the highest pinnacles of the mountains or have sought 
other distant homes. Nowadays one has to depend for 
food on jack rabbits and sage hens. In many places he 
is lucky if he gets these. The prairies are without life. 

Yes, the time has been when one could go in to the 
mountains of the West and liye on the country. Then 
the plains were dark with buffaic, the graceful antelope 
moved lightly about among the ponderous and shaggy 
beasts whose pasturage it shared. In the broken buttes 
and bad lands, and among the rough ravines and hog 
backs of the foothills the black-tailed deer fed morning 
and evening, as did their. cousins the whitetails among 
the willowy thickets of the streams. High up in the 
table lands of the mountains among the green timbers 
lived the elk—at gaze the most beautiful of large game. 
Here in summer fed the great droves of cows and calves, 
and to these in the early autumn the superbstags, descend- 
ing with hardened horns from the mountain tops, came 
to choose their mates. Clambering about among the rocks 
above, but often descending to the prairie to feed, were 
bands of sheep, inquisitive as the antelope and then 
scarcely more difficult to kill. / 

Day after day, week after week and month after month 
we have traveled through the mountains, never out of 
sight of game, but killing no more of it than was required 
for our needs. The animals were tame, for then they had 
not learned the bitter lesson that has since been so effectu- 
ally taught, Then the skin hunter was unknown, and, 


VOL. XXVIL.—No, 17, 
} Nos. 39& 40 Park Row, New Yor«. 


except in some few parts of the buffalo range, the tourist, 
the Eastern sportsman, had not made his appearance. 

It is all over now and scarcely worth mourning about; 
but there are some of us who devoutly thank God that our 
day came before the game was all destroyed. We at least 
can say the ‘‘time has been.” 


THE MAINEGAME WARDEN MurRDER.—There have been 
no important developments in the Maine tragedy. The 
account published in the Formst AND STREAM last week 
was correct in all important particulars. Great excite- 
ment prevails in the vicinity and armed men have been 
scouring the country in a vain search for the assassins. 
Probabilities of their capture are meager. The fugitives 
are perfectly familiar with the wilderness into which 
they have fled, anditis thought that they have made 
their way to Canada. Our Boston correspondent con- 
firms the view expressed in these columns last week that 
the tragedy would do much to clear away any sentimental 
sympathy with Maine poachers. Such incidents as the 
Wesley barn-burning and the Fletcher Brook murder ex- 
pose the true character of the lawless ruffians who defy 
the laws and the officers. The ignominy attaching to 
such eyil-doers ought to be shared in some way by the 
city sportsmen of other States who have hired these mur- 
derers.and others of their ilk as accomplices in breaking 
Maine game laws, Wemay hope for less bragging on 
the part of such sportsmen now that their hired tools in 
the Maine woods are disclosing their true character. 


MAGAZINE RIFLES.—A great deal of inkis spilling just 
now over the question of magazine rifles for military use. 
Several of the Continental armies have adopted some 
form of repeater. The English Ordnance Boazgls are 
working over the problem with no end of civilian advice. 
In our own country, the men on the new cruisers will be 
armed witha magazine weapon, but the cry is for its uni- 
versal adoption. The old objection that in the excite- 
ment of conflict the men would empty the magazine 
without result in any way commensurate with the con- 
sumption of amp xnition, is no longer held to have any 
weight. Against it the argument is urged that it would 
break up the morale and efficiency of the oldest fighters 
to know the enemy had a much better arm, while with 
such a reservoir of destruction as a well-filled eartridge 
chamber, the men will gain in steadiness, and reserve 
their fire until its best effect can be gained. What with 
long-range military rifles to create dismay before the 
enemy is in sight, and a close skirmishing fire from 
magazine arms, war will soon become too sure a method 
of death for the most enthusiastic glory hunter. 


A Souvenrr FROM KILLARNEY.—A Montreal spor'S 
man and admirer of the Canadian sporting sketches of 
J. M. Le Moine, having shot a splendid Trish deer while 
deer stalking recently on the lovely banks of Lake Kil- 
larney, at Muckross, forwarded, per last trip of the 8.8. 
Polynesian, a haunch of venison to the author of *‘ Maple 
Leaves,” Our esteemed contributor might now address 
to his friend, the Canadian Laureate, Frechette, an invi- 
tation to meet him under the green groves of Spencer 
Grange, something like Walter Savage Landor’s to his 
friend, the English Laureate: 

T entreat you, Alfred Tennyson, 

Come and share my haunch of venison, 
T have, too, a Jine of claret, 

Good, but better when you share it. 


Tum DEATH OF JOHN KRIDER removes a figure long 
familiar to multitudes of sportsmen. Mr. Krider was 
one of the old school; he had enjoyed a wide experience 
in the field and it was a pleasure to listen to his relations 
of scenes in which he had participated. My. Krider was 
something of an ornithologist; he made a number of col- 
lections, and his services in this department were recog- 
nized by naming for him a Western form of the red-tailed 
hawk, Butee borealis kridert. 


‘““NESSMUK’s” PopMs.—We repeat this week the sub- 
scription blank for the forthcoming volume of ‘Negs- 
muls’s” poems. 


Fate—To go through a civil war and then meet death 
at the hands of a deer-dogger in Maine woods, 


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MEMORIES OF LAKE BUTLER, 


Bens laid up in ordinary with the toe of a coming 

winter kicking sharply at my breathing works, I 
feel strongly impelled to write of scenes and places that I 
may never go over again. And, sitting in my little back- 
woods den, it is pleasant to find that there is a lasting 
pleasure in going over these scenes, that leaves no sting 
behind, Looking over my Florida notes for 1885 I find 
the following entry under date of Oct. 19: 

“Tired of lying off in camp, and carried the canoe over 
to Salt Lake before sunrise to try fly-fishing in Lake 
Butler with some new tackle sent me by a friend. Caught 
the finest—though not the largest—bass I ever happened 
to strike. Though I held hard it was over an hour before 
I could get him alongside the canoe and shoot him in the 
head. And he was lively to the last.” 

Sitting in a cosy attic with a persistent northeaster 
beating at the window, it all comes back to me with the 
vividness of a sharp photograph. The long, hot summer, 
with its constant plague of insects, with everybody gone 
north who could get away, and only a heat-oppressed, in- 
sect-bitten contingent of some fifty souls left at the Springs 
to keep each other in countenance. The listless, feverish 
languor that comes to the Northerner in the hot, weary 
days, with little to amuse or kill the time, and no game 
except a few shore birds in season, at least to any true 
sportsman, As for the native cracker, it is all open 
season to him. He kills when he can and all he can. I 
spent much time tramping about the woods, cruised up 
and down the coast and on rivers and lakes, until I was 
tired of it, There was no lack of good fishing. but I soon 
tired of it too. I could buy a fat ‘“‘buck” mullet for a 
nickel, and, as he was about the best fish on the coast, 
and would afford two ample meals, it seemed a waste of 
time and muscle to paddle three or four miles on a hot 
morning to catch one or two sea trout or channel bass, 
when the mullet was much the better fish, unless one 
were actuated by a passion for angling, which I was not, 
having about fished away my angling ardor, 


It was during the heated term that I received a light 
bass red with a cast of fliesfrom E, W. Davies, of Athens, 
Pa., with a request that I give rod and flies a fair test. on 
the big bass of Florida, Of course I gave the promise; 
but it was months before I madeit good. At length, 
when the weather had become a trifle cooler, it struck 
me as a good notion to try the bass on Lake Butler with 
the fiy, and I got out and overhauled my bass tackle. 
The rod was a ‘oz. lancewood, with a black walnut 
handle, very plain, but hand-made. The flies were an 
ibis, a yellow-May, and a black with drab tail. Mr. Davies 
had written me that the black was the killing fly on the 
Susquehanna; but it was always a poor one with me, 
especially in the lakes of the Northern Wilderness. There 
I had found the scarlet-ibis and split-ibis the best, while 
the yellow*May was but so-so. 

In tying on the cast, however, I gave the black the ad- 
vantage of tail fly, yellow-May second, ihis for hand fly, 
I thought the ibis would still prove the taking fly: but I 
was mistaken. Ioftenam. I seem to have as great an 
alacrity in being mistaken as Falstaff had in sinking, 

It certainly was a glorious morning that 19th of Octo- 
ber, when, at the first faint streak of dawn, I turned out, 
had a powerful cup of coffee, inverted the canoe on my 
head and started for a one-mile walk over to Upper Salt 
Lake. I could have made the trip by water, but it would 
have included nearly four miles of paddling, and it is 
the early worm—or fiy—that catches the bags; so I elected 
to walk. I forgot to take into account the heavy dews 
and the rank growth of coarse grass, flowering shrubs 
and plants that I must needs wade through; whence it 
happened that I reached the shore of Salt Lake wet to 
the skin and blue with cold, 

I dumped myself into the canoe and paddled over to 
the carry in no very amiable mood, took out, and com- 
menced climbing the steep ridge that separates the two 
lakes. It is quite a hill—for Florida, and I paused on the 
summit at the big live oak, which is the resting place, to 
get my wind and also for a brief survey of the scene, 
which, to say the truth, was really worth looking at. 

lam not much given to describing sunrises. I mostly 
leave that to the other fellows. But I thought this excep- 
tionally fine. Lake Butler lay below, placid as a mirror, 
its glassy surface flecked here and there by small flocks 
of summer ducks and the ugly heads of a few ‘gators, 
floating grim and motionless. Across the lake, to the 


east, an interminable forest of pines, with the sun just. 


showing his rim above their plumed tops, looking much 
larger and milder than usual, say about fifteen feet in 
diameter, and the color of a well-ripened pumpkin, 

Mocking birds, cardinals, bluejays and chewinks were 
making the woods yocal, and I raised the canoe, carried 
it down to the beach, put my rig in order, and started for 
a paddle of a mile and a quarter up the coast to Salmon 
Bay, where, if anywhere, big bass are to be caught. 

Now, it is usual to catch several fair-sized bass in pad- 
dling up the coast; but the flies were a Yankee innova- 
tion they did not understand, and I did not get arise 
until the canoe had rounded the point into Salmon Bay. 
Then it came so sharp, quick and heavy that I was near 
losing the rod overboard. No need to “‘strike;" the bass 
did that. 

I dropped the broad double blade overboard, seized the 
little single blade and commenced setting the canoe out 
into deep water. For, in a canoe only 82ft. long I had 
found the large paddle a fearful incumbrance in hand- 
ling large fish, and I could always pick it up when 
wanted, 

I did not see the fish for a while, but I could feel that 
he was large and lively. I think he madea dozen leaps 
while I was working him out into the bay. 

At last I got him where I wanted him and the sport 
commenced in earnest. I reeled up on him to about 205ft. 
of line and had him whereI could see him. Well, he 
was a beauty. Bright and iridescent in the sunlight, 
leaping almost incessantly for the first ten minutes, tow- 
ing the canoe in his mad rushes almost ag fast as she 
would go under ordinary paddling, sounding for bottom 
occasionally so strongly that the rod was taken under to 


‘desolate marsh through inability to find a landing, 


the handle, then making 4 runaway dash for the lily- | 
ads only to find himself foiled, and then trying a rush 
ome on the canoe to find the line quietly passed around 
the stern, allowing him the side he most wanted. Yes, it 
was sport for the first fifteen minutes, and then it began 
to get a little tiresome. It kept one constantly on the 
strain, and the sun was getting hot, especially on one’s 
back, the perspiration was streaming down my face and 
I decided that it was time to take him in. But he would 
not come and I could not fetch him, Heseemed as lively 
at the end of thirty minutes as at first, and I felt that I 
had got enough of fly-fishing to last me a good while, 

The pliant rod, with the easy yield of the light canoe, 
reduced the danger of breakage to the minimum; but it 
also made it very difficult to force the gamy rascal along- 
side. Iam satisfied that in his brave fight for life he 
made more than fifty fair leaps in the air, and I never 
was so’ disgusted with a fishin my life, As often as I 
got him to wallowing with his dorsal fin out of water and 
succeeded in leading him near the canoe, he would take 
a scare and dive down just’as I was getting ready to shoot. 
Then the leaping and running had to be all gone over 
again, 

If I timed him correctly it was an hour and a quarter 
before I-succeeded in getting him fairly alongside and 
putting a bullet in his head from the little .22, which I 
preferred to the gaff. He did not move a fin after the 
shot, and I took him in at once and proceeded to weigh 
him; but my scales did not weigh above 5lbs., and I never 
shall know his exact weight, Probably not much more 
than 6lbs._ I had taken the big-mouth much heavier than 
that; but he was the gamiest, plumpest and brightest I 
had ever taken. I took aslice off one side of him that 
just filled my little frying pan and found him as good on 
the table as he was game in the water, 

Going out of Salmon Bay I let the fiies trail, and 
caught a couple of bass weighing about 1ilbs., both of 
which I turned loose. All three were taken on the yel- 
low-May, and although I used the same cast frequently, 
I never took a bass on the black, and only occasionally on 
the ibis. I often changed the position of the flies, but 
the yellow always remained first favorite in Florida 
waters. 

As for the Toz. rod, I tested it to the uttermost, and it 
came out of the fray as sound as it went in. 

And now for a little sequel, 

It happened that, at the very time I was playing my 
bass in Salmon Bay, my cracker friend, Gause, was fish- 
ing from the island at the foot of the lake. He used an 
18ft. cypress pole, 10ft. of strong line, a large hook, and 
cut bait. His entire rig did not cost more than ten cents, 
and he only fished about an hour, going home in time for 
breakfast with four bass (which he called trout) weighing 
respectively 18lbs., 101bs., 7lbs. and Slbs, 

It happened also that Gause stopped at my camp on his 
way to the Springs in the evening, and we compared 
notes concerning the fishing on Lake Butler. He exam- 
ined my fishing tackle with indulgent curiosity, and I 
thought he regarded my light rod something as a Cali- 
fornia stage driver would look ata toy-coach. Hein- 
quired the price of rod, reel, flies and line, and then pro- 
ceeded to free his mind about thus: 

‘*Now, Cap'n Nessmuk, it’s a nice little trick, but what’s 
the good of such a triflin’ switch to ketch big trout? It 
took you longer to ketch one fish than it did me to ketch 
four, and I don’t see why you had any more fun than I 
did, let alone that it costs more than it comes to. Why, 
IT knowed Cap’n Sam Stephenson, who lives up the 
Anclote, to ketch 200lbs. of trout in one afternoon. He 
used four or five feet of line and a ‘bob,’ and took ’em all 
among the bonnets and snags, just where your flies ‘n’ 
trollin’ spoons couldn’t be handled. He sold ‘em the 
next mornin’ in Brookville for ten cents a pound, and it 
was enough to load his cart with supplies. You segf 
Brookville don’t have any fishin’ nearer than the coast, 
‘n’ they wuz wild for trout, I can’t understand you 
Yankees. Seems as tho’ the less fish you ketch an’ the 
more it costs the better you like it.” 

It struck me that Gause had the right idea. He ex- 
plained the gaminess of the trout (bass) to his own satis- 
faction, and subsequent experience proves him pretty 
well right. He said: ‘‘As for you-uns ‘playin’’ a fish soch 
along spell instead of takin’ him right plum in, it all 
depends on the tackle, I you will use a limber switch 
an’ a long, thin line, why the fish gets headway on ye an’ 
slashes around about as he’s a mind to. Butif your line 
is strong an’ you jest snatch him baldheaded from the 
start, he sort o’ loses his grip an’ comes right in like a 
stick of driftwood.” 

As I had plenty of time on my hands and may add 
a trifle given to experimenting on matters pertaining to 
‘fishin’ an’ huntin’,”’ I concluded to put in a week on 
my favorite stamping ground, the old clearing at the 
head of Lake Butler; firstly, because there was a pair of 
ivory-billed woodpeckers living and breeding about the 
head of the lake and I hankered after the cock bird for a 
specimen ; and secondly, to test the bass with any and 
every line at my command. Whence it happened that 
one pleasant day, when the weather was just cool enough 
to be delightful, I paddled out with a well-laden canoe 
and reached the camp a little before noon—a ten-mile 
trip with one carry of 70 rods which had to be doubled. 

As the poles, crotches and sides of the camp were in 
good order, it was a short two hours’ work to stretch and 
fasten the canvas roof, slick up the camp and lay in night- 
wood, 

When the job was done and such débrisas gathers 
abovt a woodland camp cleaned up, as Secretary Mc- 
Culloch retired the greenbacks— by burning,” I thought 
it as pleasant and homelike a residence asa modest- 
minded man could desire fora Florida winter, and I 
could not help a passing wonder at the restless and un- 
easy Northerners, who, coming to Florida for an outing, 
commence their restless peregrinations on the eastern 
coast, take in the St, Johns, Indian River, the Kissimmee, 
Lake Okeechobee, the Caloosahatchie, and a long line 
of the Gulf coast, resting nowhere for more than three or 
four days at a time, constantly getting tangled in dreary 
marshes, muddy lakes and rivers, the courses of which 
would puzzle an alligator. The worst feature about this 
is the fact that when these fellows do happen to strike a 
pleasant spot where high, dry camping-ground, good 
water, good boating, with fair fishing and shooting all 
combine to tempt the outer into making a protracted 
stay, the demon of unrest is sure to hurry them away— 
perhaps to spend the first night in a wet boat on a 


It was late in the afternoon when ¥ put my rig in order 
and paddled a mile down the west shore of the lake toa 
cozy little bay for an hour's fly-fishing, Two little 


brooks empty into this bay, and itis a lovely spot for fish- 


ing with the fly; butthe bass are small, I fished until 
sundown and_ caught three bass of a little over 1Ib. each. 
Saved one and let the others go free, All took the yellow- 
May, Then I went to camp, and while I was quietly 
smoking by the fire, a plump gray squirrel coe rabloll up 
a hickory tree within four rods of the shanty, cocked 
himself pertly on a limb and commenced working his 
way to the inside of a hickory nut. I ought to have left 
him in peace; but the camp was short on game, and he 
was such a beautiful mark, Well, I took him in, 

One Fgh and a bass were rations for a day. 

Then | overhauled my stock of feathered spoons, plain 
spoons, “‘ propellers,” and artificial minnows, with a view 
to exhaustive experiments on the big-mouths. 

T also had a lure which was fashioned after the ‘*bob,” 
which proves so killing in cracker hands. Now this 
“bob” is an institution; you may swear by it all day with- 
out breaking any commandment. It is composed of red 
and white rags with a dash of gaudy feathers, and looks 
like a Mother Hubbard rag baby struck by a cyclone; but 
all the same it is the most taking lure used for the big- 
mouth, I made my lure ona three-hook gang, working 
a funnel-shaped head of bright scarlet cloth on the lip- 
hook, and making the body simply of long white hair 
from a deer’s tail, letting the brush come low enough to 
coyer the tail-hooks. 

For one hour each morning and the same each evening 
I tried the bass, giving each lure its fair turn over the 
same ground and keeping a fair account of every rise and 
every fish taken. 

Of the spoons a small feathered spoon from Buffalo was 
the most successful by asmall percentage. The phantom- 
minnow wasaclosesecond. Large,plain spoons were not so 
taking, And the nondescript, the ‘‘bob” of scarlet cloth 
and deer’s hair, won just about two rises and caught fully 
two bass where the best spoon counted one. I spent a 
week alone experimenting with the bass and had a record 
of sixty-three strikes with thirty-one fish brought in. My 
two heaviest strikers got away by fairly breaking a six- 
teen-thread Cuttyhunk line, I shall not say what I think 
they would have weighed. When hooked they made for 
the cypress roots, and a stiff breeze blowing on shore 
rendered it impossible to set the canoe out into deep 
water with one hand, I only used three fish during the 
week, gave away a couple of.messes to people who came 
up from the Springs and turned the rest back into the lake. 

Gray squirrels were fat and plenty, while I could get 
quail when I wanted them, and either was superior to 
fish. I also tried my hand on goggle-eyes and bream, 
which were plenty both in the lake and Brooker Creek, 
the latter being the inlet. They wereof fair size fortheir 
kind, but so inferior in the pan that I seldom kept them. 
And even the black bass, though fully the equal of his 
northern brother, is by no means so good on the table as 
the sea-trout, the mullet or the pompano, 


And locking from my window out on the bleak side- 
hill where the snow lies in ragged patches on the damp, 
dark plowed ground, my soul hungers for that pleasant 
camp atthe head of Lake Butler, or the larger, better 
appointed camp where J kept my traps and made my 
headquarters for more than a twelvemonth at the Oak and 
Pine. NESSMUK. 


Batuyal History. 


AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGISTS’ UNION. 


bine annual meeting of the American Ornithologists’ 

Union opened Tuesday last at the National Museum 
in Washington. Among those present were Mr. J. A. 
Allen, Mr. G. B. Sennett and Mr, William Dutcher, of 
New York; Prof. 8. F. Baird, Mr. R, Ridgway, Dr. E. 
Coues, Dr. C, Hart Merriam, Dr. A. K. Fisher, Dr. Leon- 
ard Stejneger and Capt. Chas. Bendire, all of Washing- 
ton; Mr, J. H. Sage, of Portland, Conn., and a number of 
others. 

The Committee on Migration and Distribution of Birds 
reported, as did also that on Protection of Birds, This 
last report, read by Mr, Sennett, the chairman of the 
committee, was quite a long and interesting paper, and 
was listened to with great attention. 

He said: ‘‘The committee appointed by the American 
Ornithologists’ Union to work in the interest of bird pro- 
tection embraces ten members, seven of whom are of New 
York (that we may the more readily assemble a quorum 
in that city), One is from Boston, one is from New 
Brunswick and one from Kansas, Besides several infor- 
mal gatherings, we have had twenty meetings when busi- 
ness has been transacted and recorded by a quorum or 
more of the members. Our plans were chiefly to awaken 
public interest in behalf of the birds, that their wanton 
destruction might be checked; and to frame suitable laws 
for the protection of our native song birds and to secure 
their enactment in the various States, : 

“In carrying out these ideas we have received valuable 
assistance from many friends of the cause we cham- 
pioned; the editor of Science devoted to our use a supple- 
ment of that journal, which presented to the public cer- 
tain articles on bird destruction from the pens of yarious 
members of our committee, and also the draft of a bird 
law, which seemed to us so simple and effective as to 
meet the-requirements of the greater number of our 
States. This publication, shghtly changed to appear as 
our Bulletin No, 1, and the Supplement brochure were 
sent broadcast over the country to the number of about 
twenty thousand; they were sent to the press, to legisla- 
tors, to the AUDUBON Society, to school superintendents 
and elsewhere, according to our best judgment and the 
limited amount of money at our disposal, The Bulletin 
forms were electrotyped for future use when funds shall 
be forthcoming. ‘ 

‘‘Harly in the year a statement of the nature and ob- 
jects of our committee was furnished the ForREST AND 
STREAM for publication, and duly appeared in that 
journal; moreover, the statements, in the form of slips 
printed for circulation and distributed as seemed best, to 
the number of about eighteen hundred, served as our first 
direct appeal for public sympathy and codperation, These 
seemed to meet with general apneeres since they were 
freely copied and published. Newspaper paragraphs 


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touching upon bird protection now began to appear in 

large numbers and correspondence from many quartets 
oured in upon us. Letters were received from the Sel- 
orne Society, of England, asking an interchange of 

plans, ideas, ete., and offering us their codpe.zation. 

“The AUDUBON SocrEty has grown to immense propor- 
tions under the fostering care of the FOREST AND STREAM, 
and already numbers [Noy. 1, 1886] more than fourteen 
thousand members, with a working force of three hundred 
local secretaries, who are scattered over the United States 
and various foreign countries, ; 

‘We have received and accepted offers of assistance 
from persons and societies whose approval is most flatter- 
ing to our hopes of great success; the American Humane 
Association has, through its president, given valuable 
assistance, and a talented lawyer of New York city has 
offered his legal services whenever such shall be needed, 

“Tt seemed advisable to complete our year’s work by 
issuing a second Bulletin, entitled ‘Protection of Birds 
by Legislation,’ which is before you. 

“To sum up, we feel justified in claiming the fairest re- 
sults for our labors. Nothing could promise better for 
the future than the great public sympathy and assistance 
which has come from all good sources to encourage us 
and to help us in pushing the work still further.” 


“COON” CATS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: . 

Tt appears to be a disputed question whether there is or 
is not such an animal as a ‘‘coon” cat, or whether the ani- 
mal so termed is a cat of the Angora breed. I have seen 
two which were called ‘‘coon” cats, both during the 
summer of 1885. The first was at a drug store on School 
street, Boston. It was a cat of about 8lbs. weight, of the 
color of a coon with similar stripes on the body, sharp nose, 
long whiskers, and large bushy tail, striped like that of a 
coon. The animal was sociable, and apparently liked 
petting as do other cats. The clerk said it was a ‘‘coon” 
cat, that is, a cross between a coon and the common 
domestic cat. Two weeks later Isaw another cat of the 
same kind, but not so large and of somewhat lighter 
colors, at the principal hotel in Bath, Me. It was owned 
by an ex-mayor of the city, who lodged there. I did not 
meet the owner, but a gentleman residing at the hotel 
said it was an Angora cat, but ‘‘some called it a ‘coon’ 
cat.” He said he had seen other similiar cats in Maine, 
Continuing my trip through that State, I heard of several 
“coon” cats, and the same story that I heard in Boston, 
that they were a cross between a coon anda cat. But I 
never found any, although I made offers for the purchase 
of a kitten. It was always old Uncle Zeke or old Aunt 
Sally, or some other mythical personage in some back- 
wood place, who was reported to breed ‘‘coon” cats, but 
I had no time to search for them. In New York recently 
Isaw two Angora cats, the male all white, and the female 
dark, in the hands of one of the ForEsT AnD STREAM ad- 
vertisers, who advertised Angora cats for sale. In con- 
versation the breeder said that ‘down in Maine people 
raised coon cats,” But I could not learn whether the 
“coon” was or was not an Angora, and the breeder had 
never seen a cat of the colors of those I saw in Boston and 
in Bath. j 

Now the existence of cats closely resembling coons is a 
certainty. But are they Angoras? Or are they a cross 
between the cat and the coon? which I am not inclined to 
credit, despite the stories that are told about it, Probably 
some of the FOREST AND STREAM readers who have roamed 
all oyer Maine on their shooting and fishing trips may 
have some facts worth communicating. If there is such 
a thing as a genuine ‘‘coon” cat, or an Angora, cat resem- 
bling the coon, where can it be found? G. D.C 

HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 30. . 

[This subject of impossible hybrids has been referred to 
before, and it is hardly necessary now to discuss the ques- 
tion at length. Itisan elementary fact, well known to 
intelligent persons, that an animal of one species cannot 
breed with an animal of another species. The coon-cat 
belongs to the hoop-snake and dog-rabbit collection of 
monstrosities which exist only in the vulgar beliefs of 
ignorant persons. | 


Land Birps AT §EA,— Gloucester, Mass., Nov. 9.— 
About October 15 of this year, while the Gloucester fish- 
ing schooner Martha A. Bradley was at Chetegan, Cape 
Breton, a ruffed grouse (B. umbellus) flew off from shore 
and alighted on the schooner’s mainboom. One other of 
these birds came aboard another schooner at anchor 
near by. I have seen several other species of land birds 
this season that have flown around or alighted on the U. 
8. F. C. schooner Grampus, Some I did not see close 
enough to identify, Among those that were close enough 
to name may be mentioned the goshawk (A. atricapillus); 
Coopers hawk (A, cooperit); winter yellowleg (G. melan- 
oleuca); turnstone (S. imterpres), and cherrybirds (A. 
cedrovwnt); there were three of these. I have also seen a 
warbler (G. tricha), and a tree sparrow (S. monticola). 
LT also remember having seen a crow on the bowsprit of a 
schooner at Pubnico, N. 8. Excepting the crow just 
noticed and the ruffed grouse at Cape Breton, all of these 
instances occurred off on the ‘‘blue water,” from 40 to 250 
miles from Cape Ann,—X, Y. Z. 


Woopcock In Ciry HALL Park.—The following note 
has been kindly sent to us by Mr, Wm. Dutcher: ‘‘“New 
York, Noy. 5, 1886.—Mr. Wm, Dutcher. Dear Sir: At 
five minutes past eight this morning a woodcock alighted 
in the City Hall Park, main lawn. Its flight was so 


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which it came, but I think it crossed Broadway from the 
northwest.—W. J, KmNYON.” 


CAPTURE OF AN Emprr Duck.—New York, Nov. 16.— 
Editor Forest and Stream: I beg the courtesy of entrance 
into your columns to record the capture of a young male 
American eider (Somateria dressert) on Novy. 8. at Center 
Moriches, Long Island, N. Y. The bird was shot by Mr. 
Benjamin Hallock. The skin is now in my collection.— 
L. 5, Fostsr. 


ATTENTION IS CALLED to our advertising columns this 
week, where an unusually attractive display of holiday 
giff announcements may be found. The few weeks im- 
mediately preceding Christmas are usually very busy 
ones, and it is always well for intending purchasers to be- 


gin their buying well in advance of the time when they 
need their articles. 


: A wide range of choice is afforded 
by our columns and they should have a careful scrutiny, 


Game Bag and Gur. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


LOUISIANA FIRE-HUNTING., 


W HILE not aregular subscriber haye been a fre- 

quent reader of your valuable and entertaining 
journal for years, and the sight of the familiar vignette 
on a news stand never fails to cause me to feel for 
the necessary nickels wherewith to buy. Having derived 
so much pleasure from following your hunters and fish- 
ermen through forest and stream, and having lingered 
around their blazing camp-fires with so much zest, I con- 
sider that I owe them a debt of gratitude that I can best 
repay by giving them an account of our sport here in 
northern Louisana, more especially as our favorite method 
of hunting deer is by fire light,called ‘‘fire-hunting,” which, 
as we follow it, [have never seen correctly described in 
your journal. 

We fire-hunt on horseback in parties of two, the fore- 
most man carrying the light, which is a large tin head 
lamp made for the purpose, the other following closely 
behind has the horses to hold when “eyes” are found, 
and has to carry the game. Thus equipped, the hunter 
with his fire-cap on, his gun across his saddle in front 
and his pocket compass in his hand, knowing the loca- 
cation and general direction of some road or stream, by 
means of which he can find his way back to camp, takes 
his course out into the night. Around him isa small 
circle of light. The bodies of the forest trees at twenty- 
five steps are distinct, at forty they give back only a dim 
outline and beyond that a deep black pall, a hemisphere 
of intense blackness closes the horizon on all sides. On 
he rides, slowly, avoiding rotten brush and logs and 
thickets, his eyes scanning the black curtain around him, 
until at last a bright spark flashes for an instant, not long 
enough to fix the eye, but still enough to cause the elec- 
tric thrill of a find, enough to cause his hand instantly 
to tighten his rein and check his horse and make him 
grasp his gun more firmly. In a moment it flashes out 
again bright and clear, The excitement is over. It was 
only a lightning bug, signaling for its mate. A glance 
at his compass and on he goes again. There! another flash! 
Another pause and a steady look! Eyes they are, but 
they are low down; they are close together; they are red, 
and yes, there is the unmistakable aureole around them, 
Itisacoon. We don’t want him. But look at the wild 
pea vines and the bluestone on the bank of this slough. 
This is splendid deer woods, We will surely find one 
directly. Expectation is on tip-toe. And now, oh cattle, 
with your appetites sated, lying quietly among the vines, 
chewing your cud and at peace with all the world, if you 
value life and happiness, turn both your mild dim orbs 
full upon us as we approach. Then we will know you, 
But if you lie still with the light reflecting from the side 
of one eye only, we may be young hunters and allow our 
eagerness to cloud our judgment and a terrible blast of 
buckshot may bring your pleasant ruminations to a sud- 
den close. This is the risk. But we are old hunters and 
our motto is, ‘Don't shoot until you know your game and 
then shoot to kill,” 

On we ride, our “pillar of darkness” moving as we 
move. At last there are ‘‘eyes.” Perhaps a sudden turn 
around some thicket has brought us close up, and there 
just behind that bush are two bright, pure white orbs, not 
of fire, but looking more like two full moons, as big as 
No. 12 gun wads, set about sixinchesapart. Look closely 
and you will see the outline of horns and ears above them. 
Now is your chance to shoot. You cannot dismount. If 
your horse will stand a gun, allright, But if he won’t, 
just brace yourself in your stirrups and clamp your knees 
tight, raise your gun steadily and pull about two inches 
below the eyes, and let the free circus that follows adver- 
tise itself, Sometimes, in cases like this, your companion 
has lots of fun at remarkably cheap rates; but if you have 
done your duty you have got meat. 

But usually when found the eyes are at a distance, 
Perhaps your attention is attracted to an indistinct semi- 
luminous spot or line on the black curtain. You check 
your horse and take a steady look. It looks like a small 
slice out of the ‘‘milky way” not larger than your finger, 
and seeming to waver. But your experience tells you 
that it is the shining eyes of some animal. Then you dis- 
mount and leave your horse in charge of your companion. 
You cast your eye to the ground to select the smoothest 
walking, and from the smoke of your lamp you take the 
direction of the wind, so that the game will not hear you 
or smell you. His eyesight you may obscure, but his ears 
and nose are acute. You advance twenty steps, ‘The 
luminous line becomes brighter, and you can see but can- 
not fix the eyes. They seem to comeand go. But now 
you know it is a deer, and that he is seventy-five or eighty 

ards off. Very cautiously now. The wayy motion 
heen to disappear and eyes are more steady. At sixty 
yards they are distinct, but they seem small and too close 
together. And now be very careful. The breaking of a 
twig or a single mistep, and he is off. Now at last you 
are at forty yards. The eyes are nearly full size and there 
is about three inches of pure black between them, Now, 
bring your gun perfectly steady until the foresicht rests 
on the black curtain about four inches below the eyes, 
Then give a steady, quiet pull on the trigger. You may 
be a splendid snap shot in the day time and able to stop a 
peu of snipe right and left as they rise four times out of 

ve; but if you try your snap shooting in that black cur- 
tain you will be apt to imagine that some of the boys 
drew the shot out of your gun. When the gun fires there 
is a thick bank of smoke in front of you, through which 
you can see nothing, but for an instant you listen. If the 
shot was a clear miss, or if the neck was broken and the 
deer fell dead in his tracks, you will hear nothing. But 
if only wounded he will run over brush or logs or any- 
thing in his way, so that you can tell the direction he has 
gone. Follow the direction of the sound and you will be 
apt soon to see the welcome sight of his white belly 
turned up in death, or see his eyes again where he fell. 

Now call up your companion, take out the entrails, and 
tie the deer upon the horse behind his saddle. If it is a 
gentle horse accustomed to this kind of service, all well. 
But if not, there is a chance for another circus when 
after blindfolding the horse to get the deer up and let 
your companion mount him, you remove the bandage 
from his eyes, and he finds a pair of horns dangling around 
his flanks. This show is much more interesting to the 


hunter than the first, but his companion seldom joins in 
the merriment. It is probably on account of the rather 
selfish and one-sided nature of both these exhibitions that 
most fire-hunters of experience prefer gentle animals to 
hunt on; for while it is undoubtedly exceedingly amusing 
to the rear man to see the hunter’s horse whirl around 
and make off through the woods like an express train on 
down grade when the gun fires, and to see the desperate 
grasps of the hunter at bridle and mane, yet he has no 
one to laugh with him; and so also a good Texas pony 
with his first deer tied on, bucking around a fifty-yard 
circle, and the rear man yelling *‘ Whoa” at every jump 
makes a first-class ‘‘one-horse” show. But this time the 
hunter has all the laughing to do; and so as I said before 
the selfish nature of the sport causes hunters of exper- 
lence to prefer gentle horses for night-hunting. 

_ From this description of fire-hunting it will be seen that 
it requires some practice to become a successful hunter, 
In the first place it is requisite to know the eyes of ditfer- 
ent animals when you see them, The eyes of dogs, 
wolves, sheep and goats resemble the eyes of a deer very 
closely, but there is nevertheless a slizht difference that 
experience alone can teach. The eyes of a wildcat or a 
panes are the same color as a deer’s eyes, but can easily 

@ known by appearing to emit rays of light, haying 
more the appearance of a star. The eyes of a coon or a 
mink are red, very bright, and have the ray-emittinge 
characteristic also. The eyes of rabbits and hogs do not 
shine. The eyes of cattle are very dim, but there is 
sometimes a bright refiection from the side eye that is 
liable to get the young hunter into trouble—likewise the 
cow. Of night birds, the whipporwill only has the shin- 
ing eye, which is a very deep brilliant red. 

In the second place, the hunter must be able to “navi- 
gate” the woods at night without getting lost, and he 
must know the kind of woods in which he is most likely 
to find deer, and also understand their habits svfficiently 
to know when they are most likely te be out in 
their feeding grounds. In addition to this, he must 
know how to approach his game, and when he is close 
enough. All these things require practice, good judg- 
ment and skill. And then he must bea steady, careful — 
shot, and thoroughly accustomed to the difference be- 
tween day and night shooting, 

But to one who is accustomed to this kind of hunting 
there is no other so fascinating, The night ride with the 
black curtain around you; the constant expectation; the 
thrill of a find; the noble ten-pointer dead where: he 
stood; the day spent in camp recounting the night’s suc- 
cesses and failures; or shooting squirrels or quail or ducks 
in the immediate vicinity. All this gives a zest and 
relish to fire-hunting that I have been able to find in 
no other pastime. 

Our hunt of this fall will serve to exemplify. On the 
18th of September we started from Bastrop in the pavish 
of Morehouse for a hunt near the junction of the Saline 
and Ouachita (Washita) rivers in Arkansas, about forty- 
five miles distant. Our outfit comprised twelve persons 
besides the cook, two four-mule wagons loaded with 
corn, provisions, tents, bedding, etc., and three or four 
buggies. We reached our destination, Carroll Springs, 
about 2 o’clock on the 19th, Sunday, and having prom- 
ised our wives that we would be good boys, we did 
hot propose to hunt that night. But as the sun 
went down, and the dragons and birds and beasts 
commenced to outline themselves in the treetops in 
the gloaming, a. spirit of restlessness and impiety 
began to assert itself until it took the form of an 
uncontrollable desire for venison steak for brealkfast, 
Accordingly three of the boys saddled up and started out 
with the understanding that the first man who killed a 
deer should blow his horn and the others would then 
come to camp. When I speak of three hunters I mean 
three couples, for each hunter before coming out procures 
amanto follow him in hunting. In less than thirty 
minutes the first gun boomed out, and a moment after 
the soft, mellow swell of a horn told that venison steak 
would be served for breakfast. A few minutes later 
another gun waked the echoes of the sleeping forest and 
very soon another. In little more than an hour all hands 
were in and wehad three deer hung upin camp, We 
hunted five nights, returning home Saturday, and our 
total was thirty-three deer in camp. The weather was 
delightful, but being warm we had to “Jerk” our meat. 
Do all your readers know what this means? If not, let 
me draw the picture of the first duty after breakfast. We 
all walk out to the pole where the deer were hung when 
brought in last night and examine and criticise the shot 
in each, Now boys, get to work. You four do the skin- 
ning, you four cut up (7. e., cut all the flesh off of th 
bones), two of you salt it and put it on the scaffold; when 
that is done all hands go and bring in a good armful of 
wood and build a fire under the meat. Itmust be watched 
and turned during the day and the fire kept burning. By 
evening it is thoroughly dry and is then put up in sacks 
for future reference. 

We were a pleasant party of old friends and neighbors 
who had hunted together for years, except one young 
fellow, a very ardent sportsman, and a crack shot at birds, 
who, listening to our tales of the many deer we had missed 
and the bad shooting we had done in times past, came to 
the conclusion that we were rather a poor lot of hunters 
anyway, and did not hesitate to express the opinion that 
it was utterly beyond the range of possibility for him to 
miss as large an object as a deer within 40yds. of him. 
His idea of location was so good that he felt sure he could 
kill a deer at that distance after seeing the eyes, even if 
his light should go out before he could shoot. He was a 
fine fellow, an indefatigable hunter, and a fearless woods- 
man, but he was young. His score atthe end of the week 
was two deer out of about twenty shots. 

And so our days of sport were passed. Those who felt 
like fishing rigged up rod and line and coaxed the perch 
and trout (black bass) out of the little lake formed by the 
springs, Those who felt like shooting squirrels or birds 
found them abundant all around us. And those who 
liked to sleep off the fatigues of the previous night and 
be fresh for the night to come, courted the drowsy god 
with blanket and pillow under the shade of some adjacent 
tree. Do your readers think this was not sport? We who 
tried it did. FIRE-HUNTER. 


BROOKLYN GUN CLUB.—Brooklyn, Nov. 9.—Editor 
Forest and Stream: In an article which appeared in 
your paper of last week you spoke of the Brooklyn Gun 
Club as havimg only 700 acres at Smithtown; it should 
have read 7,000 acres,—Hunry F. AtTrn, 


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GOVERNMENT OF THE PARK, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In your comments upon my letter of Sept. 25, “The 
Troops and the Park,” you say it ‘‘contains evidence good 
enough, as far as it goes, but it is mainly of a negative 
character and does not of necessity conflict with the posi- 
tive testimony submitted by the special correspondent 
sent out from this office.” Then follow ‘‘facts” in regard 
to ‘drunken soldiers,” viz.; ‘‘In the last week of August 
a drunken soldier, one.of the Park guardians, ‘held up’ a 
stage load of ladies and gentlemen just within the Park, 
coming from Cinnabar, cocked his revolver, and with 
profanity and obscenity detained them until it suited his 
intoxicated fancy to permit them to goon. On the fol- 
lowing day asergeant and two enlisted men were dis- 
patched by Captain Harris to arrest this soldier. In due 
time all four returned, every one of them drunk.” On 
reading this, I felt so satisfied that no such occurrence 
could take place on the part of enlisted men in the army 
without an investigation and court martial following, 
that I took means to ascertain and 1 now submit some 
testimony on the affair, not negative, but very positive, 
inasmuch as it is testimony developed by an official in- 
vestigation. 

“(A soldier had visited the town of Gardiner, just out- 
side the Park limits, and had taken more of the yile 
liquor sold there than he was able to carry. As he was 
riding along the road on his way home, ona borrowed. 
pony, he was overtaken by the stage, the driver of which 
drove his lead horses on to the soldier, so that his pony 
became entangled in the harness. The driver was abusive 
and the soldier talked back, and when another citizen, 
who had charge of the stages, came up and joined in the 
altercation, the soldier drew and flourished his empty 
pistol. The court was satisfied that the soldier got out 
of the way as soon as he could free himself from his en- 
tanglement among the lead stage horses. The court 
could get no evidence as to the use of obscene language, 
and in profanity the drivers were fully up to the soldier. 
Both driver and master of transportation flatly refused to 
appear before a court martial and give testimony, nor 
would they make any complaint. A sergeant and men 
were not sent after the soldier in question at any time, 
consequently did not return drunk, as the man was in his 
tent in camp asleep an hour after the occurrence.” 

It is rather a small matter to make much of, and the 
way that soldier ‘‘sheld up” (anglice, your money or your 
life) that stage reminds one of the fight of John Phoenix 
with the editor; but Inasmuch as it partook of the nature 
of a “national disgrace” it was worth while to get things 
straight. 

One more: The fires near the head of Black Tail Deer 
Creek started in full view from the Mammoth Hot Springs 
Hotel, on Aug. 14, three days before any troops arrived 
in the Park, and no efforts worthy of the name were 
made to extinguish them by the ‘‘trained force of assist- 
ants,” Am I doing another injustice in the thought, 
“The troops are coming; this will make it hot for them.” 

FREDERIC May Wisn, Lieutenant U.S. Navy. 
Navan AcADEMY CxiuB. Noy. 1. 

[Assuming the information furnished to, and quoted 
by, Lieut, Wise to be correct, wesee but little to change in 
what we wrote. We are quite well aware that an official 
investigation took place, and that the soldier, who at the 
time of the oGcurrence was a non-commissioned officer, 
was reduced to the ranks. Itwas never intended to sug- 
gest that the ‘“‘holding up” of the coach was done for 
purposes of plunder. It was, and was understood to be, a 
drunken freak and nothing more; but the timid occupants 
of the coach could hardly be expected to know this at the 
time. The moral effect of the drunken soldier refusing 
to get out of the road, and, with drawn six-shooter, dis- 
puting the passage of the coach, would be about the same 
whether his purpose were plunder, fun or fight with the 
driver. | 

GAME PRESERVING IN BRITAIN. 

V.—THE GAME OF THE MOORS, 
Ptarmigan. 

Ne the game birds of Britain the ptarmigan 

(Tetrao lagopus) must undoubtedly hold place, though 
we may rightly call in question the advisability of includ- 
ing it among the game we preserve, because to all intents 
and purposes we do not preserve ptarmigan at all, unless 
this term can be applied to the slightly increased security 
ot life offered it by the diminution in vermin which the 
game-keeper brings about. It is common belief here that 
the ptarmigan of Europe and the ptarmigan of America 
are the same species, but whether this be so I cannot pre- 
tend to decide. As far as Britain is concerned we have 
but one invariable species, and that one only in decreased 
numbers. It used to frequent districts in both England 
and Wales, but has disappeared from these two provinces 
and is not now to be met with further south than the Gram- 
pian Hills of Scotland, being, however, by no means so 
plentiful in that comparatively southern locality as it is 
in the Highlands, the Hebrides and other Scotch islands. 
The tastes of the ptarmigan cause it to frequent the most 
uninviting portions of the hillsand moors, It abjures the 
somewhat sheltered heather-clad moors and expanses for 
the stony, barren hilltops, apparently choosing those 
parts where one would imagine existence most difficult to 
maintain and life most precarious. Besides the extreme 
scarcity of food of which these exposed hill-places give 
one an idea, the birds, by their choice, render themselyes 
liable to other dangers. The place of their being always 
makes itself known both to man and to birds and beasts 
of prey, and from both of these enemies the ptarmigan 
undoubtedly severely suffers. Its habits, too, are curious; 
itis far from shy or wary, but of very confiding nature, 
tame almost in the stupid determinedness it exhibits in 
sticking to its ground and refusing to move. I know no 
game bird so easy of approach and difficult to make wild. 
You can sometimes almost walk up to them and kick them 
up, so chary are they of rising. Even when they do move 
it is rather at the instance of the sentinel bird which con- 
trols the movement of the covey or pack. : ‘ 

Being an essentially Alpine bird the ptarmigan, as 1s 
usually, one might say invariably, the case with all Alpine 
creatures, changes its coloring during one season of the 
year. So long a period is it white that I suppose we may 
regard the winter dress of this grouse as its normal hue, 
the peculiar gray, white, yellow and black versicolored 
plumage of summer and autumn being a temporary con- 
cession to the antithesis of winter. In either case there 
is no doubt that the ptarmigan owes an inimense share of 


its immunity from molestation to these variations in 
plumage, for at either season, whether the mountain tops 
be snow-ridden or not, the coloring of this game bird is 
always in strict harmony with that of the ground it fre- 
quents and of its general surroundings. You place a 

tarmigan in its summer plumage against an expanse of 
ichen-grown granite rock, and I defy the most experi- 
enced eye to discover the bird at 30 or 40yds, So well 
sometimes does their plumage assist them in concealment 
that even at much nearer distances their presence comes 
as a surprise, And soit isin snow timeto an equal extent, 

The food of the ptarmigan is of limited variety, and 
one would suppose of limited quantity, but this appears 
not to be the case, as they are invariably in fair to good 
condition. Shoots of mountain plants, berries and in- 
sects comprise the diet, and in winter the birds burrow 
under the snow for their food, using snow during hard 
frost as a substitute for water, and apparently when other 
fare runs short they consume a good deal of snow as a 
means for keeping body and soul together. 

Their matrimonial arrangements are much allied to 
those of the red grouse. They commence pairing early 
in the season and nest about June. Incubation occupies 
three weeks, the female alone completing the task under 
the male’s protection, ptarmigan being monogamous. 
The nest is a rough structure, a mere depression in the 
ground, but sheltered by some stone or tuft of growth, 
Both birds assist in the rearing of the flock, the young- 
sters reaching maturity very speedily. In late autumn 
several broods pack together until the following spring, 
when the pack is broken up. 

As a game bird, a bird of sport, the ptarmigan has its 
merits, but gastronomically speaking it is rather a failure, 
bearing in mind the excellence in this respect of those 
other two of the Tetraonide, the red and black grouse. 


It is an interesting enough bird, not so much perhaps on | 8 


account of any little idiosyncracies of habitit may possess, 
but rather for reason of the barrenness, the uninviting, 
sometimes inaccessibleness, of its haunts. MOORMAN. 


THE GAME WARDEN MURDER. 


HE sensation created by the murder of the two game 
J wardens at Fletcher Brook, in Maine, last week, is 
widespread and profound. Nothing has ever taken place 
in the history of game laws and game protection in this 
country which will go so far to make the real position of 
both poacher and game officer clear to the public mind, 
and the public heart. perhaps indifferent heretofore, has 
been touched. Persons who haye never before given the 
question of game preseryation a moment’s thought have 
read of the double tragedy, and opinions, not favorable 
to the poacher, have been formed. Game wardens and 
commissioners have told the story of their trials and 
dangers before, but they have never before received the 
attention that this crime will bring. The poachers’ 
nefarious business has received a check such as could 
have come from no other source. From out of the grave 
of the one-armed-soldier-murdered warden will spring up 
an army of game officers that will double guard the deer 
parks of Maine. It is fortunate that the Legislature of 
that State convenes so soon—almost before the public 
mind has had time to sleep over the double murder. The 
Maine Commissioners propose to ask the State for a better 
game patrol; a force by which they could better cover a 
territory so vast and valuable as a game preserve. They 
may now ask forten times the number of officers they 
have been allowed heretofore, and the State will grant 
their request. They may ask for money to pay wardens 
and they will get it. 

McFarlan and Graves may escape with their lives, but 
the chances are against them, The halter awaits one or 
both of them ; and with that halter will come the entire 
solution of that threat which has been so common dur- 
ing the past two years—‘‘T'll shoot the d——d warden, if 
he meddles with me or touches my dog!” The feeling 
which makes a man protect his dog isa moble one. The 
more we have of it the better will the world be. The 
love of the faithful brute is next to the love of a child, 
But how much love can a man claim for his child when 
he is constantly causing it torun its neck within the 
hangman’s halter, where the poor innocent but awaits 
the clip of the sheriff's hatchet to hurl it into eternity ? 
The brute is not to blame, it is true, and should not be 
made to suffer for the crime of its master, but what shall 
we say of the master who, with his eyes wide open to the 
fact that the State of Maine authorizes the destruction of 
any dog found hunting deer, still persists in taking the 
poor brute into that State for the sake of exposing him 
to destruction? Has such a man any claim to being a 
true lover of that noble animal, the dog? 

But the true animus of the matter does not hinge on the 
question of the love of the dog. There is intense hatred 
of the game laws in that State, and hence of the officers 
who attempt to enforce them. That very region where 
the double tragedy took place has always been the hothed 
of the worst of outrages in the direction of poacher 
against game warden. The stories—not a whit worse 
than they really are—have all been told in the Forust 
AND SrRH4AM. Many of the poachers are characters of 
the most dangerous sort. They have not only persisted 
in the disregard of wholesome game laws themselves, but 
they have done all in their power to encourage poaching 
by visitors from other States. Boston poachers, I started 
to callthem gentlemen, but poacher fits them better—have 
letters in their possession from Wesley and the region 
around Fletcher Brook, urging them to ‘‘come down and 
getashot ata deer” in close time, and ““d— the game laws.” 
Such Boston poachers have been down there on such invita- 
tionsand they have killed deer in close time, which deer they 
have never paid for. To-day they hang their heads when 
they find that instead of ‘‘poor, but honest guides,” they 
have been the company of outlaws and murderers. Per- 
haps they will not feel like going down to Maine next 
summer and killing a deer on the sly. It is possible that 
their wives may persuade them to stay away, if there 
is to be any murder about such a little breach of 
the laws of another State! To brand such men as thieves 
—stealing game from another State, and game that the 
State is trying to protect and propagate for the good of 
the whole sporting fraternity—has not served to restrain 
them, but the fact that murders are to grow out of their 
crimes may now serye to bring them to their senses. 
Like the Dutchman's philosophy of the other evening. 
He had listened to his friend’s account of the double 
tragedy, as his friend had read it from the morning 
paper, when he exclaimed, “It pe much petter to led 
Maine game alone!” rn SPECIAL. 


COLORADO GAME GROUNDS. 


ENVER, Colo., Nov. 8.—Editor Forest and Stream: 
I recently spent a few days in Middle Park, alon: 
Grand River and about Hot Sulphur Springs and Grand 
Lake, and offera few remarks about game. Ten years 
ago that region was a veritable hunter’s paradise. He 
had only to slay and eat, but that did not satisfy him. 
He ate but a tithe of what he killed. Eleven years ago 
this winter elk filled the Park as cattle do to-day. <A set- 
tler of that period told me that for three or four months 
of that winter he believed he never looked out of his 
house without seeing elk, and at times he thought there 
were three thousand in sight, Elk and antelope came 
into his corrals and ate hay with his cattle. Now they 
have almost disappeared. There is plenty of range for 
them; range that is not wanted for anything else, and 
will not be for many years to come, but they have been 
ruthlessly slaughtered and for almost no profit, Big kills 
are seldom heard of now. I heard of only two this fall. 
A Mr, Kline, who lives on Fraser River in the Park, killed 
seven elk in one day only a few miles from his home. 
The other case was in the Flat-Top or Cook Mountains, 
about the head of William’s Fork of Yampa River. Three 
young men, one of whom had hunted a little before and 
the other two not at all, in four days killed fourteen elk 
see ten deer. Twelve of the elk were killed in one 
ay. 

A gentleman who came up from Egeria Park about 
the time I went over, told me he thought there 
were four hundred hunters at that time in and about 
Hgeria Park and among the Flat-Tops. A few were 
loading their wagons with meat,’ many were getting a 
partial supply, while many others were not killing 
enough to eat, Those who went furthest found most 
ame. Isaw many coming back, and was glad to know 
that their wagons were not generally overloaded with 
meat. One party, who had traveled between 200 and 300 
miles to their hunting ground, said they found plenty of 
deer—frequently saw from 200 to 300 inaday. They had 
full loads. I met one gentleman who came from Kansas 
to hunt and had spent about a month at and near Steam- 
boat Springs. He was starting home in greatly im- 
proved health, brown as a bear and in exultant spirits. I 
asked him, ‘‘What luck?” and he answered ‘'First rate; 
good enough for me—good enough in fact for amy man; 
killed one elk and got a good head.” He reads FOREST 
AND STREAM, and is coming back next year to repeat his 
hunt. Altogether the hunters are not destroying very 
et game this year, and its waste is correspondingly 
small, 

In North Park, during the past summer, which was 
remarkable for its drouth, forest fires swept over vast 
areas of the game ranges around the rim of the Park and 
high upon the mountain slopes, driving the animals down 
into the open park among the settlements, Elk, deer 
and antelope could be killed anywhere and by anybody, 
but the thoughtful settlers agreed that there should be no 
wasteful slaughter. They killed what they needed for 
their own use and notified outsiders that they would not 
be allowed to kill more. 

Along Grand River was formerly good shooting ground 
for waterfowl in the migrating seasons. In fact, ten 
years ago and more many geese and ducks were hatched 
and rearer there. Now they have almost entirely disap- 
peared. In traveling nearly a hundred miles up and 
down the Grand I did not see half a dozen ducks and not 
one goose or brant. Grouse are yet plentiful. 

At Grand Lake trout were still taking the fly in the 
last days of October, but the time to catch them was 
short and uncomfortable, It began at dusk and lasted 
half an hour—possibly longer, but I saw noone whocared 
for the sport more than about that length of time, An 
industrious angler could take about twenty fish in that 


time. Not one could be caught in daylight. They were 
taken from the shore. I tried them in the river but could 
get none. 


Of game notes here there are not yery many. Two of 
our city hunters went up toward South Park about a 
month ago and fell upon the trail of a little bunch of 
buffalo—twenty-six, they reported—followed them up and 
eventually butchered three, a bull, a cow and a calf. 
They lost the meat before getting it out to the railway... 
Their great exploit was duly heralded through the daily 
papers. One of the latter proclaimed them a pair of 
heroes and decked them all oyer with garlands through a 
column andahalf of slush. We will try to geta law 
through the next legislature to prohibit absolutely the 
killing of buffalo in the State. 

Capt. Sedam brought in a mule deer last week that he 
killed in the western part of the State, which weighed, 
with the entrails ont and a week or more after it was 
killed, 282lbs. It had an exceptionally fine head of ant- 
lers and will be preserved entire. Isaw the carcass of a 
bear on the street a couple of days ago, and a daily paper 
said yesterday that ‘‘the market is abundantly supphed 
with game, consisting of buffalo, elk, antelope, deer and 
bear.” W.N. B. 

DaLPHos, Kan., Nov. 9.—Hditor Forest and Stream: I 
have just returned from a hunting trip in Colorado, and 
wish to call attention to the slaughter of game gomg on 
in the Egeria Park country of that State. 1 estimate that 
from Oct. 15 (the commencement of the open season) to 
Oct. 25 at least 2,000 deer, four-fifths of which were does 
and fawns, were shot in that section for market during 
the fortnight, and the season continues upto Jan, 1. At 
this rate large game in Colorado will not last three years 
in the best game portion of the State if this slaughter is 
allowed to continue, I shot all the game, elk and deer, 
that was needed for our party and no more, although I 
had many tempting opportunities. I met, in a very 
pleasant and surprising way, your Denver correspondent 
“WN. B.,” at Hot Sulphur Springs, and we had an en- 
joyable chat over FOREST AND STREAM people in the olden 
time, as well as those of later days, I shall take pleasure, 
business permitting, in giving a detailed account of my 
trip to the Rockies some time during the winter. G, H, B. 


WHERE ARE THE RAIL?—Naston, Md., Nov. 6.—What 
has become of the rail? We have had no shooting worth 
speaking of for the past two seasons. From what I can 
learn their absence is not confined to this locality, but ap- 
pears to be general. Partridges are, I think, rather more 
plenty than usual this fall, though they get to the woods 
just as quick, allthe same, We've no ducks as yet, they 
are yery late this year. A good many geese haye passed 
over, but few have tarried.—SANGWILLAH, 


_ Snort Birp NommncLaTury.—Gloucester, Mass., Nov. 
$.—Your correspondent, Mx, John Murdock, in the issue 
of Nov. 4, speaks of the yariety of local names applied 
to our shore birds and the interest which might attach 
toa systematic study of the same, This is a subject. of 
much interest to many others and itis perhaps possible 
that something could be done in the direction mentioned, 
With regard to the local name of S$. alpina in the fall, I 
have heard but one name so applied im this vicinity, and 
that is ‘‘simpletons.” Of the other species of sandpiper 
maculata, 1 have heard them ¢alled by two names : first 
and most common is that of ‘* grassbird ;” second and 
particularly about Newburyport, they are generally 
called * brownies,” With regard to S. helvitica or C. 
squaturola, the true black-breasted plover, I have heard 
two names used in Essex county. First and more com- 
monly they are known as “ beetle heads,” particularly in 
the fall. In spring, however, we very often hear them 
called “black hearts.” The strongly contrasted vernal 

lumage seems to give fair place tothe title. L have 
(at Ht this bird by both names for years,—X. Y. Z. 


CANINE PrRuecociry.—Aiken, 8. C., Nov. 6,—Quail 
shooting promises to be particularly good in this neigh- 
borhood this season, two broods having been raised, The 
abundance of good boarding houses and hotels, the ease 
with which Aiken can be reached from all points, its 
cheap livery stables and the fact that dogs and guides are 
easily obtainable, should make it a favorite stopping 
place of those who like the sport, as well as a most agree- 
able place in which to recuperate. I write particularly 
to tell you of the performance of Mr. C, L, Quinn’s little 
pointer bitch Cora during the last few days. She is only 
four months old, a mere puppy that grass or weeds knee 
hieh will hide, yet on her first trial Mr. Quinn killed 17 
quail over her, the next trip 11 and the next 10, making 
38 birds inthree afternoons. She did not flush a bird, 
was as staunch as an old dog, hunting faithfully and re- 
trieving every bird killed in handsome style. For her 
age and inches do you not think that a remarkable show- 
ing?—Jas, H. Harp, 


DEATH OF JOHN KRipER.—John Krider, aged 73 years, 
after an illness of three years, died Friday morning, Nov, 
11, of paralysis, ati his residence, No, 4,407 Spruce street, 
Philadelphia, Mr. Krider was born on the old Powelton 
estate, in West Philadelphia. For the past sixtiy years he 
was engaged in the business of gunsmith and sportsmen’s 
supplies, at the northeast corner of Second and Walnut 
streets. When residing in Southwark he took an active 
part in politics, and in 1858 he represented the First Ward 
in Common Council. He was past master of Solomon 
Lodge, No. 114, F. and A. M., and for thirty years was 
treasurer of the State Council of the order of United 
American Mechanics, He was also a member of the 
American Protestant Association and of the Knights of 
Pythias. He was well known throughout the country as 
a thorough sportsman and good shot, and up to a few 
years e his death was active with both his gun and fish- 
ing rod. 


Winprow.i Notres,—Gloucester, Mass., Noy. 9$.—During 
“cooling season” these fowl were fairly plenty in Ipswich 
Bay, off Squam, but since then the sea fowl along our 
coast have not been very plenty. I have seen one or two 
small flocks of old squaws (H. glacialis) and sheldrakes 
(MZ. serrator) with one or two loons, and a few scattering 
towl. In September I saw a good many loons flying, and 
also many terns. The winter gulls or kittiwakes (R, 
tridactyla) are very common now, and, of course, some 
herring gulls (L. smithsonianus) are seen, but as yet, or 
rather for the past two or three weeks, sea fowl have not 
been numerously observed by the writer. They will very 
likely be more plenty after this present cold snap of 
weather.—X. Y. Z. 


THn KANKAKEN.—Decatur, Ind.—Duck shooting on 
Kankakee marshes has been very poor this fall, although 
some good bags have been made, and those only at one 
point, English Lake, a party of three Chicago gentlemen 
having killed 512 ducks in one day’s shoot. My score for 
two weeks was 110 birds and I was perfectly satisfied, 
having passed a very pleasant time while there. I am 
strongly in favor of abolishing spring shooting, and shall 
make an effort to have the State Legislature pass a bill to 
that effect, having a petition in my possession with a 
mumber of naines of some of our most influential men on 
it. Hope I shall succeed.—K ANKAKEE. 


ROCKLAND, Me., Nov. 13.—Told in rhyme: 


Good gun, good dog, nine cartridges, 
Fine day, five woodcock, three partridges. 


U. C. Brevity. 
Wiup PicHons are nesting in the Indian Territory, 


RIFLES OLD AND NEW. 

Editor Forest and Stream: : ; 

From early boyhood [have been familiar with the rifle, having 
tsed it at home and on the taaer game of the far-away wilder- 
ness. Until within a few years I used the muzzleloader, of several 
different makes. Those chiefly used come from the famous shop 
of the late William Billinghurst, of Rochester, N. Y., who was a 
capable maker of great celebrity, aud a man of high eee ae 
He died in 1880, At his shop, for many years, gathered the leac 
ing riflemeh from far and near: the Billinghurst Range is famous 
to this day, Billinghurst and Morgan James were unquestion- 
ably the two ablest and foremost rifle makers of the Western 
Continent, and yery probably of the world, during the quarter of 
a century preceding the general advent of breechloaders: and it 
‘Blyes me pleasure to render a just tribute to these twomen, the 
memory of whose lives is fast passing on the tide of oblivion, 
although worthy of the granite. James wrote a work on the rifle, 
and was famous in Hurope asa riflemaker as well asin his own 
‘country, and contributed efficiently to the modern development 
of the arm. He spent his last years with the Reminptons. With 
veference to the comparative merits of muzzle and breechloaders, 
Mr. Gillinghurst, up to the day of his death, held the best muzzle 
loader to shoot more accurately than the best made breechloader, 
and he was ever ready to stake money upon the former in a trial, 

My own experience with the breechloader is, that while I can 
do with them some excellent shooting, I cannot average as accu- 
Tate and satisfactory shooting as with the muzzleloader; doing 
my best with them, I cannot place the hall so certainly where f 
want it, and there are toore wild shots than with the muzzle- 
loader, and as breechloaders are now poneraly, charged, the fall 
of the ballis much the greater beyond the shorter distances at 
which game is commonly shot. Very pace shooting is done 
with the breechloaders, their make has reached an astonishing 
degree of perfection, aud they do not risk being displaced from 
favor. But thisis not allthere is of it, and improvements may 
come in which will make them the undisputed equal. 
__ Years ago for a considerable period [used to resort annually to 
the wilderness of northern Canada for a liberal term of hunting, 
and at various other times have taken other trips to wilderness 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


districts, in all of which the rifle was generally in hand. After 
using several rifles I long used one made for me by Mr. Billing- 
hurst, the last of seyeral had of him, which was of the following 


make-up: Steel barrel, 26in, long; caliber 82; entire weight of 
gun, 74lbs. I used this rifle several years in the pursuit of all 


kinds of game in the regions adverted to, deer being the principal. 
Tt was the best deer gun I ever had, and my reputed success in 
getting this game, whether déserved or not, was equal to that of 
any hunter who went to these Northern woods, And what do you 
think was the weight of the powder charge and of the conical 
bullet, respectively, which I used in this gun for the longer ranges 
and latver game? The powder charge habitually was S4grs., oc- 
casionally 5ivers,, while the weight of the bullet was 99grs. This 
ball (.82 caliber) was 9-16in, in length, and when placed upon the 
muzzle of the rifle was very accurately fixed in the bore, linen 
patched and choved down a couple of inches by a brass starter 
fitted to the muzzle, and without inconvenience carried in the yest 
pocket, the bullet being pushed easily the rest of the way with the 
ramvrod, The bearing of the bullet on the barrel was confined to 
its extreme base, and scarcely equaled a elec ans ring like one_of 
those usually fonnd on medium-sized breachloading bullets. The 
bullet sped not only with preat precision, but with Hghtning speed 
and force, meant business, and its effects showed it. It did not 
erush down game by the magnitude of its volume and force, nor 
make @ mash or sausage-meat of the carcass; but its penetration 
and intensity of effect were decisive, its track a channel of a 4in, 
or more in diameter, in which the tissues were utterly destroyed 
and from which blood could spoutin death yolumes, and I think 
any well-bred butcher of neatness and dispatch would have been 
well satisfied with the results. 

The deer that [shot and failed to gef were few; no one who 
carried 2 cannon secured a better proportion, for deer shot even 
With snch an arm sometimes escape, and [enjoy the very desirable 
advantage, While efficiently equipped, of haying a light weight ot 
gun and ammunition, even when carrying a large supply of the 
Jatter, and 1 was thus enabled to tramp in light marching order 
the intricate wilds all the day long and not be lugged or weakened 
by carrying a burden. And let me say right here, make a good 
shot, shoot your deer in any part where in Good reason if should 
be shot, and if the bullet should be .A2-cal, of but 100 grains or less, 
if sped with the force and velocity that it may and should be, no 
matter if the game does not tumble under your nose but takes a 
run, let it_do so, use it well, do not crowd the game; effective work 
has been done, and after a while proceed on the trail duly and you 
will yery surely get the prize, I used to shoot deer at as great a 
distance as any other hunter, as great asI had opportunity, but 
the country was wooded and the ranges not so long as onthe great 
plains. The first deer Tt held this rifle on I shot at the distance of 
thirty measured rods. The ball struck the center of the neck in 
front a trifle more than midway toward the body and came out in 
the middle of the back of the neck, passing through and shatter- 
ing the spine, a small piece fractured from the ball coming out 
near an inch one side of the main track, and the deer fell dead in 
its tracks. 

This rifle riddled bones without any trouble; not infrequently I 
had deer fallin their tracks at the various distances at which I 
shot, finding them dead on coming up. The hall generally passed 
through the deer and afforded plenty of evidence of continued 
force on the other side, the few exceptions being lengthwise shots 
or when a large and well filled stomach was struck; but in these 
cases, as a matter of course, the game went under all the same, 
and I did not have a long distance to go to get it, either, I often 
fived a builet through astanding poplar_or pine 10in. or 12in. in 
diameter for the great edification of my Canadian hunter friends, 
the shot being, of course, at close range. 

This gun was satisfactory to me for the pursuit of any game in 
the nation, with the exception of two or three headquarter yarie- 
ties, Ihave shot the black bear and elk with satisfaction with a 
similar rifle by the same maker, the odds not being in its fayor as 
against the rifle described. The grizzly and buffalo, in massive 
size and power and resistance to the rifle, are a special and lim- 
ited game and, while no doubt a shot from such a rifle properly 
placed would be fatal to either, yet the necessity of very free blood 
in the buifalo, and often in the case of the grizzly of its immedi- 
ate death or crippling for security of the hunter, make in their 
eases a special arm desirable. But not one hunter in three hun- 
dred thousand ever meets this class of game or takes any special 
risk of doing so, neither do they need such special arm, nor 
th better instruction would they use the same with satisfac- 
ion.” 

Ido not mean to say that larger caliber and more lead may not 
be desirable in many instances, but a like law of charging can be 
observed with effectiveness and moderate weight of gun and am- 
munition also secured, If [ recall correctly, the weight of the 
doublebarreled rifle with which Gerhard did much of his justly 
very famous shooting of the great African lion, was only lbs., and 
Ideem it, unlikely that he used bullets rivaling the immense slugs 
now considered necessary, and yet he used to shoot his balls clear 
through the immense beasts. 

The round bullet, which I used in the rifle treated of, weighed 
Sears, and I had no difficulty in bringing down deer with it 
when driven by the 54gr. powder charge, large bucks often going 
but_atfew rods. The truth is that with a properly made rifle of 
moderate weight and a good charge of powder the desired effec- 
tiveness and range ordinarily essential can be obtained, and with- 
out going up to 500grs. or a00grs. of lead, either, I found, however, 
that the round ball at the distance of 80 rods lost much of its 
accuracy and was at such distance undesirable. With care and 


fair opportunity T used to shoot pigeons and squirrels at the dis-. 


tance of 20 and 25 rods, and ducks from 20 to 35 rods, with success; 
could pnt about every bullet into a 34in, ring at 30 rods, and 1 
once did so weil as to put four balls out of five into a target the 
size of a greenback, with oue-third cut off at the end, at the dis- 
tance of 40 rods. And the above related shooting qvas done with 
open sights. Later I used with great advantage a peep-sight, set 
in the breech-pin and turned up by a hinge when in use, the peep- 
hole being madezin a transverse sliding bar, close to its upper 
edge, the hole when the eye was applied looking simply like a 
no ch, and it was a yery handy and helpful sight, affording much 
accuracy, and good upon all occasions. 

Mr. Billinghurst, for a good EN before his death, usually 
freed the bore of his rifles very slighly and evenly from the breech 
up to somewhere within one or two inches of the muzzle, the bul- 
let fitting snugly in this upper space and going the rest of the way 
With easy pressure. The rifle I enlarge upon was thus made, The 
amount of powder and slight friction gave a very flat trajectory. 
I never raised or lowered sights in shooting. With the heavier 
charges at short ranges I sighted very fine and held just under or 
at the lower edge of the mark; at the longer ranges well up on it 
or just over, and with the added aid, if needed, of coarse sighting, 
according to the distance; and I felt able te strike with great cer- 
tainty any game like deer at the distance of 50 rods and over. But 
ah occasion to shoot at deer a much greater distance than 30 reds 
spaGn occurs, except in a treeless country, as on the great 
plains. 

My object is not to set forth that this was the most wonderful 
rifle ever made, for] have had others justas good by the same 
maker, and have used those of other makers apparently as accur- 
ate, N either do I write for the purpose of any sort of laudation, 
but for the purpose of presenting facts and suggestions which may 
he of prac tioul account and desirable in the make, the qualities 
and the use of the hunting rifle as well as the ammunition used in 
it, and to illustrate a practical and desirable type of rifle for gen- 
eral use. Here was arifie of light weight, a powerful and effec- 
tive shooter, giving a very flat trajectory, uo sensible recoil, its 
ammunition of small compass,and an abundant supply light to 
carry,and appropriately either a squirrel gun or a satisfactory 
and eifective one for service in any wilderness of the continent, 
While the adaptation of its work to either sphere only involved a, 
simple and not inconvenient difference in itscharging. Load it 
with 2%grs. of powder and the round ball of Sljgers. and it was 
just the gun for small game at moderate distances, and often did 

ring down a deer; double the charge or load with 54ers. of pow- 
der and the conical bullet of ‘9ers.,andit was good for squirrel 
if you wanted him badly “done,” or for black bear, ved deer, or 
elk, at either short or long ranges. Irecognize, of course, that in 
the very long ranges sometimes shot on the treeless plains or in 
the mountain wilds of the continent, and with some kinds of 
game more lead as well as powder would be of account. 

Note that in the use of the conical bullet the proportion of lead 
to powder by weight lacked considerable of being two parts to one, 
While in the heavier charges inthe use of the round ball the 
weight of the powder considerably exceeded that of thelead. In 
the case of the round bullet the powder charge, compared with 
What is customary, was very extraordinary, yet the charges stated 
worked well with both bullets and accuracy was not impaired, but 
improved, where the distance was considerable. Is there not here 
a practical line of experience and fact susceptible of wide and de- 
sirable application in the construction and use of the hunting rifle 
and applicable alike to breech as well as muzzleloaders? Ido not 
profess to have ascertained and settled the proportions of powder 
to lead that will be found most desirable, or the amount of powder 

hat can be most adyantageously burned in a given space, nor to 
teach to what extent, if any, the present bearing and friction of 
bullets in breechloaders can be decreased with benefit, but I be- 
lieve that with the best adjustment of these potetitial elements in 
rifla shooting the present breechloading rifle can be made much 


a 


more desirable, The experience and facts related are suggestive; 
they have strong corobotative evidence of value and wartant fur- 
ther trial and give as well assurance of improved adaptation of the 
rifle, Accomplished facts are facts, and if we have not got a the- 
ory to explain or support them, it follows that we have not got at 
the whole truth of the matter. Also, facts cannot be theorized 
away. 

And how does the breechloader stand in relation to the subject? 
[tis the hunting rife of to-day, few others being manufactured 
or used. The weight of the great majority i eeneral use ranges 
from a little over 8lbs. to over 91bs., and the caliber from .40 np- 
ward; the weight of the bullet ranges anywhere from 200crs. up to 
f00ers. and oyer; the powder charge from 40grs. up to 120grs., in 
but few instances, however, reaching to 100zrs., and in many 
instances the 45 to 60gra, charges are lateadvances. 40grs. and 
45ers. of powder are used for from 200grs, to over S00ers, of lead 
and but seldom does the bullet weigh so little as 200g16. In a good 
many instances the proportion of powder to lead does not exceed 
or quite reach one part to six; in a large proportion the powder 
does not exceed one part to five; in many it does not reach one 
part to four, and in none that I recall does the proportion fully 
reach one part to three. The common result, therefore, is a 
strongly curved trajectory, and to the experienced hunter a most 
unsatisfactory want of direct and powerful shooting. I do not 
include the Express rifie in this paper. 

Of course there are some ,38-cal., and they are growing in favor; 
and, true, the Remington and other makers have ever kept on the 
market the smaller calibers of 5lbs. to Tbs. weight, and the extra 
long cartridge of the little .82-cal. received some years since an al- 
lowance of 20¢rs. of powder and 90grs, of lead. But these calibers 
have seldom been found in the hands of hunters who expected to 
killdeer. The small calibers and light-weight suns generally have 
been outlawed for such service by common Opinion as well as the 
gunmakers for want of experience and better information, and, L 
may add also, for want of heavier charges of powder. But ad- 
vance is plainly being made in the direction of proportionately 
larger powder charges, and smaller calibers are being more man- 
ufactured and extended more consideration. The little .32-cal. has 
lately come along, timidly at first, as a hunting rifle; but now 
there are afew parties sufficiently advanced to claim that itis 
good to shoot deer with, and 1% will certainly be found first-rate 
for that business if sufficient courage is ever infused to put into it 
the requisite amount of powder with lead duly proportioned. And 
what is the use, what is the sense, in loading a .32-cal. with 12ers. 
of Jead and only 20ers. to sbers. of powder, or with less than one 
part of powder to four or three of lead, in consequence hayitig a 
comparatively weak gun, when by putting in powder in propor- 
tions of from one part to two of lead anywhere up to equal propor- 
tions, it can be made an arm of good hunting range and ettect? 

On the yital point of an improved practical adjustment of the 
relative proportions of powder and lead, our rifle makers seem to 
bein bonds. They donot seem to think or see thatit may be 
practicable to liberally cut down the proportion of lead now gen- 
erally used and considered necessary, and at the same time, as 
the case may be, make a liberal addition to the powder charge 
and thereby secure greater velocity, range, effect and a flatter 
trajectory, with freedom from offensive recoil, enabling the use 
ot a lighter gun and weight of ammunition. These are all first- 
class advantages, while they would secure a much more satistac- 
tory hunting arm in general than the breechloaders, as now com-~ 
monly made and charged. All these désirable results were 
achieved in the case of the muzzleloader of which I have just 
treated, and why is not the method practicable with the breech- 
loader? It undoubtedly is, in the main, a chief requirement being 
a proper adjustment of bore and bullet; and if this view be well 
taken it should insure a rifle of 7lbs. to 8lbs. weight equal to amy 
game of jhe continent. 

There is some sense in the multitude, though it be common and 
a little in the rough. A young man of good parts, who has spent 
several years in northern Dakota and the further West, relates 
that ii was a standing swear among the hunters in those regions 
that the breechloading rifles in use there did not shoot powder 
enough; that there was too much lead for the powder used, and 
that the bullet did not hold up to the mark as it should. In this 
view, said an old hunter one day when stumped to trade his old 
muzzjeloader for a new and fine-looking breechloader: “I 
wouldnt give it for a dozen breechloaders.”” And I add that 
among hunters who have used muzzle as well as breechloaders 
the expression_is common that the latter does not use powder 
enough for the lead. And it is largely a fact, and one of practical 
account, that a lighter bullet with plenty of powder behind it will 
do the work just as well and often better than a heavier ball with 
less powder, The truth is that the greatly increased velocity 
makes compensation for weight, insuring, as it does, Imcredse of 
Pepe uEeHtOn and of the disintegration and destructive effect in the 

issies. 

Of course it is nowhere intended to imply that a little bullet 
will give a Hatter trajectory, exert an equal eflect, or have as great 
arrange as would a heavy bullet when the latter is driven with 
relatively large charge of powder; but abont all the breechloaders 
of the large caliber could not avail themselves of the large powder 
charges indicated while retaining their present lead, on account 
of the great recoil which would ensue, and it is probable also that 
in most instances the requisite powder could not be burned in the 
bore. The increased weight of the bullet comes perhaps more 
from, elongation than from increase of diameter, thus the burning 
space is not increased proportionally with the bullet; further in- 
crease of weight of this class of guns to enable the use of more 
powder and prevent undue recoil is impracticable, they being gen- 
erally too heavy anyway. Their improvement in the line that 
makes them both more practicable and desirable plainly lies in 
the direction of cutting down the lead and burning more powder. 

Tt is at once obvious that increase of the powder charge, up ta 
the utmost point which will increase the velocity of the bullet 
without impairing accuracy, must be both desirable and valuable 
where directness, range and eflectiveness are sought, And I 
reassett that the rifle will shoot the so deemed extraordinary 
charges of something more than one part of powder to one of lead 
in the case of the round bullet, and in the case of the conical bul- 
let one part of powder to something less than two up to perhaps 
equal parts of lead, with the desired increase of range and effect 
and as great accuracy as Ihave seen exhibited by thearm, This 
I know, because I habitually did much such shooting during sev- 
eral years with different rifles just previous to the late war, and 
have done some since, at the first being incited thereto by the ap- 
parent need of direct and effective shooting, and guided by reflec- 
tion and the results of experiment. The same.relative amount of 
powder could evidently be used behind the conical ball but for the 
pact una when a certain volume is reached it might not all be 

urned. 

But, superb as is the mechanism of the breechloaders and 
grandly as they do much of their work, yet they lack a something, 
which one can fairly feel, that is essential to a desirable complete- 
ness of satisfaction. The bullet velocity, ag a rule,is not up to 
what it might be, apparently, with advantage. The almost 1ni- 
versal excessively curved trajectory imposes a. measure of guess 
work and impediment to satisfactory shooting. The hard shoote 
ers, as well as many of the weaker ones, are too heayy in weight, 
too much hike crowbars to tramp with through woods and over 
hills and mountains, while the lead is something like a small 
quartz mine to carry. The small calibers generally use a sickly 
powder charge, as if the arm could not be advanced to any more 
important status than that of a plaything or to shoot blackbirds 
and squirrels, In these things are found its principal defect, and 
they do not seem irremediable. 

Let me illustrate alittle. I take my finely made breechloading 
Remington rifle, a very correct shooter, of a little over 8lbs.weight, 
a .40-70-330, and go out to shoot squirrels for an afternoon, But the 
arm and game do not seem to he adapted to each other, The bul- 
lets in the 21 cartridges which I take, while not sufficient in num- 
ber, weigh a heavy pound and the lead in them would make 70 of 
the conical bullets of the little .32-caliber, which [used with so 
much success and satisfaction in shooting deer. I hold point blank 
at abawk 40 ineasured rods distant, and the bullet pursuing its 

rand curve strikes 15in. below the lowest feather. A conical bul- 
et of 142¢7Ts. from the same rifle, before the same powder, with the 
same aim, would have struck the bird plumpin mid body. And 
this last bullet would readily kill any deer of the continent. In- 
tent on experiments as well, [had carefully removed the base of 
several bullets, such as I was using, above the third ring, leaying 
one ring on the bullet fora bearing, and the weight of each ball 
thus cut down was l42ers. Shells were loaded with these theasame 
as the full 330 balls, with 70grs. of powder, and I proceeded to ex- 
periment with both classes ona 4in. target at the distance of 40 
rods. My statement just made was fully justified, the strike of 
the smaller bullets averaging the height of the middle of the tar- 
get, and that of the heayier bullets a point 1hin. below. Dike re- 
sultsin the line of abated lead were afterward obtained by the 
same charges arid other in several experiments made. 

Cutting down of the excessive amount of lead now generally 
used in the breechloader and a proper graduation of the amount 
of powder, to be obtained by experiment, will apparently mitigate 
if not fully enable the remedy of the defects and faults of this 
arm. which I haye passed in review, and it is difficult to see how 
anything else can. If the views I have set forth prove to he well 
taken, experiment and investigation will sooner or later bring 
them into practical use, with the result of a general substitution 


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of a lighter weight of arm and lead with more powder for the 
hunting rifle. 

There is no doubt but a measurable cutting down of heavy lead 
and the larger calibers is to come,and we can already see an 
earnest of this in the new rifle which, after much investigation. 
has recently been adopted for the British Army, The caliber has 
heen cut down from .45, the old arm, to .40, and the weight of the 
bullet has been reduced 9ers., while the former powder charge o. 
85ers. is retained, with the effect to give a far greater muzzle 
yelocity, a decidedly flatter trajectory, much less recoil, and a 
much more effective and desirable arm in every respect, which 
the English press lauds as by far the most efficient service gun 
possessed by any nation. 

Major H. W. Merrill's experiments (see FOREST AND STREAM 
Sept. 17, 1885) with a round ball in muzzleloader shooting at target, 
equal Spats of powder and lead, resulted just as was to be ex- 

ected, and accord with my own experience in ihe same line, 

‘he FOREST AND STREAM’S extensive trajectory test at Creedmoor 
in September and October, 18385, fully confirmed Major Merrill's 
tests. F. M. WiLcox. 
ROcHESTER, Mich. 


Camp-SHire Hlicheyings. 
“That reminds me,” 


195. 


N the 12th of November, 1880, Ed C. and the writer 
were duck hunting on the Bungay River, just north 
of the enterprising town of A——, in Massachusetts. For 
five miles above the town the river flows sluggishly over 
a tortuous course through an almost impenetrable swamp, 
The day was bright and clear, and more like Octoberthan 
November, although the banks of the river were fringed 
in places with thin ice. 

We had proceeded about three miles above the town in 
our home-made canvas canoe, and haying bagged one 
wood duck were anxiously looking for its mate, which 
had flown on ahead, Ed sat in the stern and wielded the 
double-bladed paddle, while I sat in the bow, gun in 
hand. Both were seated on top of empty soap boxes, so 
that the naturally cranky canoe became a thing of life in 
earnest. 

Suddenly out from a bend in the river just ahead flew 
the duck, and, following the river, flew well to my right, 
Hurriedly I tried to bring my aim in line with the bird’s 
course until I had swung my gun as far to the right as I 
could without moving from my seat on the box, when I 
fired, and immediately, my box giving a lurch, landed me 
on the gunwale of the canoe, while Ed performed various 
antics in his endeavor to keep the boat from upsetting; 
but it was no use, and gently I was dumped backward 
into the river, while Ed followed head first. 

We had upset in the channel, where the river was 
about thirty feet wide, and soon the heads of both ap- 
peared at the surface, while just in front of us floated the 
canoe bottom up, 

Both grabbed the canoe and scrambled on to her, but 
in our eagerness we overdid the matter, and the boat 
lazily dumped us head first into the water again, 

Abandoning the boat we swam for shore, and reaching 
shallow water we endeavored to wade; but the mud was 
so soft we were obliged to crawl turtle fashion, and made 
shore two sorry-looking fellows. 

Hardly had we reached dry land when Ed said, with 
all earnestness, “Did you get the duck?” and, as I turned 
to answer him, he slowly took a corn cob pipe from his 
mouth, which he had firmly hetween his teeth during the 
SOAs and remarked, ‘‘You haven’t a match, have 
you?” 

With some difficulty we pulled the canoe ashore, un- 
loaded our overcoats, which were stowed in the bows, 

‘made our way through the swamp to hard land, and then, 
with boots working like suction pumps, struck into an 
easy run which we held till we reached home, 

The next morning we fished up the gun and powder 
flask, but the shot pouch remains buried in the mud to 
mark the spot. L, W, J. 


“NESSMUK’S” 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

Thaye been a long-time admirer of your sensible as well as gifted 
contributor ‘“Nessmuk,” and I was delighted to learn that you in- 
tended to print and publish an edition of his poems. Such a book 
will not only be heartily welcomed by all the sportsmen of this 
country, but by men of purely literary taste and culture, who, 
mayhap, loving, still, do not linger, as many of us do, amid the 
joys of the forest and the stream. “The Arkansas Idyl’ fills a 
corner in my literary “eye” never filled before. Inimitable as it 
is original, it is the equal of many things in Bret Harte or John 
Hay’s books. The old man is a master, whether in bringing down 
a gobbler with a rifie, or when he essays to handle the gray goose 
quill. Let all men who take joy in the woods, who appreciate the 
rare gifts and good sense of ‘‘Nessmuk,” send on for his book. I 
did so the moment my eyes met your notice this week. J. M.8, 

CAMDEN, N. J. 


Sea and River Fishing. 
Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


IN DEFENSE OF ALASKAN TROUT. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

When, in the FOREST AND STREAM of June 8, of the 
present year, I quoted from Capt. Beardslee’s article in 
“Fishing with the Fly,” Orvis-Cheney collection, I had 
not seen the original, but, as I then stated, my informa- 
tion was derived from a reprint of the article in the 
Alaskan, a newspaper published im Sitka. Since return- 
ing to the land of books I find that the Alaskan did not 
print the article entire, As the pioneer fisherman with 
the fly in Alaska—the successful one at least—I desire to 
enter a more vigorous protest against his unjust accusa- 

‘tions, which, at the date referred to above, I was ignorant 
of. He says: ‘‘There is not, | am convinced, an Alaskan 
fish, which, through any merit of its own, is entitled to 
an introduction to the angling fraternity through the 
medium of this volume, and to the companionship of the 
beautiful fac-similes of the flies, which in life they 
scorned. 

“From personal observation and collected information, 
Iam prepared to accuse all the salmon family which are 
found in Alaska, of the grave offense of utterly ignoring 
the fly, either as food or plaything, and of depending 
upon more gross and substantial resources.” 

As the author observes he has preferred a grave charge 
against the trout of Alaska, but that it is undeserved I 
am equally prepared to maintain, 

During the two seasons I was in that far-away country 


POEMS. 


¢ | Pacific by way of the Strait of Magellan, and in our mess 


A COINCIDENCE, 


HAD finished my dinner and settled myself before a 
pleasant fire on Saturday evening last, to read and 
inwardly digest my FOREST AND STREAM of the Thursday 
preceding, always pleasant, but now particularly so, as 
the rain, sleet and wind without beat on the panes, a re- 
minder that summer with its pleasure of outing was gone, 
and we must look to the pages of your welcome journal 
to reflect the days we have enjoyed in the woods and on 
the waters; in fact, we may if we will, enjoy and have 
always with us, the pleasures of the FOREST AND STREAM. 
My eyes fell on ‘‘In Northern Michigan”—that interested 
me, for I’ve been there. I read on—‘‘July 3, 1882,” ‘Elk 
Rapids,” ‘‘Lake View Hotel.” That’s funny, I said, why I 
was there myself that date at that hotel, and on the 5th I 
too took the steamer Queen for the head of Torch Lake. 
Why, thought I, this must have been the party that left 
the Queen at Clam River, and that I met afterward as I 
came out at the mouth of the river at Bellaire, or what 
was left of them after the mosquitoes had feasted three 
days upon them on the reedy shores of Grass Lake. Be- 
fore I finished the article I find the identity fully estab- 
lished by the writer who recites meeting me at the mouth 
of the river with my guide, and recounting my experience 
and sport that IT enjoyed, to them,. Thus, more than four 
years after, on a bleak November night, and a thousand 
miles from the scene, I am able to enjoy through your 
pages, and see all the surroundings of meeting these 
brother sportsmen on that July day in the woods of 
Northern Michigan. 

Well, my gentle friends, I did have good sport those few 
days I spent on Central Lake and the Intermediate Chain, 
and though I have had good bass fishing in many places 
since, I have often thought of the trip and meeting your 
mosquito-bitten faces that day. I have neyer seen the 
time since when the bass bit so recklessly, and came to 
net so reluctantly, as those days on Central Lake. The 
seemed to snap at anything cast toward them, and double 
after double did I take, until] I began to think, what shall 
1 do with them? I didn’t want to stop the sport, such 
days are rare, and yet it is against my grain to kill more 
than I can use or give my friends. But Henry, the guide, 
helped me out of the trouble by saying, ‘‘You know we're 
on our way down, and by sundown we can reach the head 
of the rapids above Bellaire, and dark will bring us to the 
village where any of the people will be very glad to have 
them.” So I kept on, returning every one but the largest 
and finest that came to net, and by sundown we had 
reached the head of the rapids with a boat’s bottom 
covered with as handsome a lot of small-mouths as one 
seldom sees. Among them were a half-dozen of large- 
mouths and three or four pickerel, the last of from 6 to 
12lbs. The latter brutes I despise and never try to save 
one when hooked unless he be a large one; that is if, 
there’s anything as good as yellow perch around, when 
there isn’t why I'll catch pickerel. They are a little bet- 
ter than nothing to catch, but not much better than 
nothing to eat. 

Twice I lost a monster bass, struck in deep water just off 
the weedy shoal, and though the guide was an excellent 
man to handle the boat, and I played the fish at my best 
for two or three minutes, during which each one sprang 
more than once a foot or more clear of the water, giving 
us a good view of their size, a desperate lunge and an un- 
lucky bunch of weeds gave them such vantage that both 
broke away with part of a leader trailing in their wake. 
The good people of the village seemed well pleased to get 
such fine fish, and it did not take long to portion out all I 
had as soon as it was known they were given away, not 
sold, I reserved a half-dozen for the keeper of the little 
tavern, or “hotel,” as the sign rather ambitiously desig- 
nated it, where I was to lodge, for my own supper and 
breakfast and such other guest as might wish to enjoy 
them, After giving away all but those I had kept for 
myself I gathered up my rods and followed by the guide 
with the fish and duffle went up to the aforesaid hotel, a 
little two-story frame house in the center of a group of 
eight or ten more buildings which made up the town, 
and which faced each other at intervals among the 
stumps of a clearing. Asking if we could find supper and 
lodgings, and being answered in the affirmative, I turned 
the fish over to the proprietor’s care. We soon had fish 
for supper, whatever might be said of the rest, and I 
settled myself with my pipe outside for a smoke and chat 
with the natives sitting around the door. 

The guide soon crept off to bed, where they put him I 
did not know, but when I signified to the proprietor that 
I would go too, he lit a short bit of candle, and I followed 
him upstairs and into a room with one bed and a man 
already fast asleep in it. The worthy host set the piece 
of candle on a box and prepared to say good-night, while 
I begged to know where I was to sleep, He nodded to- 
ward the bed on which lay a big, blue-shirted, brown- 
bearded man with his stockings on, snoring in a subdued 
but regular way, that gave evidence of great power when 
once his throttle valve was fully open, ‘‘He'll shove over 
when you get in, he’s all right, a regular boarder.” I 
mildly but firmly suggested that I was not in the habit of 
sleeping with ‘‘boarders,” regular, irregular, or transitive, 
and that unless he could furnish me with a room, or at 
least a bed to myself, that I should take my blanket and 
camp outside. After bustling about he fixed me up a 
couch by myself in the corner of the room with the 
“yeoular boarder,” andIturnedin, | 

I will spare the reader a description of how I passed. 
that night, but when things got quieted down, the 
“yeoular boarder” in the other end of the room opened 
up his fog horn, and sleep was impossible for me, tired as 
I was. : 

And now, brother anglers of that party—if you'll take 
a little kindly advice from an old camper without feeling 
offended—when you go again don’t take such a lot of use- 
less duffle along to wear yourselves out lugging about, and 
don’t camp on a low shore of a grassy lake with the tim- 
ber at your backs, if you don’t want to be devoured by 
mosquitoes. When I saw your camp that day I wondered 
you still lived to tell the tale, but it was not my funeral; 
and advice from strangers is not always welcome, How- 
ever, next time don’t stop short of Central and you'll find 
plenty of bass—and if you camp right—few mosquitoes, 

New Yor«, Noy. 10, 1886, Dorrs L, FINn. 


I took from its rivers and lakes nearly one thousand trout 
with the fly. Therefore, 1 think I am justified in holding 
a contrary opinion to Capt. Beardslee. From the very 
commencement of our trip to Alaska [ had been told that 
the trout there would not risa to the fiy. We reached the 


was an old Alaskan cruiser, who was stationed there in 
the sloop-of-war Cyane, shortly after the transfer, and 
who, though no fisherman himself, had imbibed the tradi- 
tion from others until it was a part of his Alaskan creed. 
From every one I heard the same story. 

About the middle of the season last year we were in 
company for a short time with the U. 8. 5. Pinta, 
stationed in Alaska. Among her officers were several 
who indulged frequently in the sport of trout fishing, 
One, an ardent sportsman, was then four years in Alaska. 
None of these believed, until our coming, that the trout 
would rise to the fly; and some even then denied that the 
trait was possessed by the Sitkan trout. If that be so or 
not I cannot say. My experience extends upward from 
the boundary line, but stops short of Sitka by about 
eighty miles. However, some one must have been edu- 
cating the trout up there too, if what I saw in the Alas- 
kan last spring be true. It was to the effect that the fish 
in the lake near Sitka were then rising to the fly. 

The first to give me encouragement was William An- 
derson, of Port Simpson, British Columbia, who is a 
sportsman, naturalist and artisan, making his own flies 
and using them, too, in the capture of fish, Port Simp- 
son, it is true, is not in Alaska, but it is so near the boun- 
dary line that it is not probable that the fish of the two 
sides have different habits, 

I can give the names of a number of fishermen who 
will testify from their own experience that Alaskan 
trout do not scorn the fly, But Ishall content myself at 
present with one whose name, I believe, is familiar to 
most of the angling readers of the FOREST AND STREAM. 

Last year the excursion steamer, on which was Mr. 
Charles Hallock, lay alongside of us replenishing our 
empty coal bunkers. I went with him to the stream and 
lake in our vicinity. The excursionists were all loose on 
shore ; some were fishing, and others were spearing and 
shooting at the salmon with revolvers. As we made our 
way along the rocky stream, Mr. Hallock made a few 
casts into it and likewise into the lake outlet, At the 
latter locality he desisted after one or two casts on ac- 
count of the bushes at his back. But he caught one fish 
in the stream going up, It was small, it is true, and, if I 
remember rightly, he put it back into the water; but it 
was large enough to demonstrate the fact that Alaskan 
trout will rise to the fiy. I little thought, as I witnessed 
the capture of that small fish, that it would be of im- 
portance to me, on account of the wide reputation of its 
captor, to refute a charge made against allits kind in 
Alaska. T. H. Streets, P. A, Surgeon, U. 8. Navy, 

U.S.C. & G S. Str. Parrerson, Mare Island, Cal., Nov. 6. 


STOVES IN CAMP. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

I feel for your prosaic friend and critic (F. D. Fay- 
thorne) a tender sorrow. In fact, I am possessed with a 
combination of grief—poignancy at his lack of interest in 
the beauties of nature in combination with the ecstatic 
glory that attends all true angling, and commiseration 
at his ill-fated assault upon the pleasing reminiscences of 
my friend and camp companion, ‘‘Kingfisher.” 

After reading the comments of his ‘“‘critics,” who illus- 
trate so thoroughly the poyerty of his piscatorial am- 
bition, one feels that the ‘‘ghost is laid” and there is 
nothing more to say. But for the “‘side-issue,” or “stove” 
matter, interjected by the philosophic ‘‘Seneca,” it were, 
in fact, mere surplusage to add another word. ‘‘Seneca” 
evidently labors under a gross misapprehension. Per- 
sonal observation enables me to say that the services of 
that stove are wholly discretionary and culinary, and that 
it is by no means a ‘‘creature of necessity.” The broad 
camp-fire nightly illuminates the vast arches of the forest 
where the tents of the ‘‘Kingfishers” are spread, and the 
hungry fisherman is at liberty to broil his bacon ona 
forked stick ever the glowing coals, and to boil his coffee 
or fry his fish till brown and crisp on hot embers drawn 
outside the curling blaze, or he can humbly accept the 
ministrations of that prosaic stove—the ‘‘last relic of 
civilization.” And then it is such a ‘little one” it ought 
not to count—especially where conveyance is easy and 
angling waters accessible. ‘‘Seneca” might take it under 
his arm and run away with it as easily as the clown gets 
away with the pig in ‘‘Humpty Dumpty.” 

Some lately printed expressions of the veteran angler, 
D. D, Banta, upon what constitutes the conditions of true 
camp life, are just here in point. We quote: 

There has been some acrimonious debate anent what ought to be 
taken as a part of a camp outfit, but I have as yet failed tosee any 
room for debate at all. It is, or cought to be, a question of comfort 
eee down by convenience of transportation, and it may readily 

e seen there must be a good deal of room for variation in camp 
outfits, and, therefore, no need for any one to go to war about it. 
When one goes tramping in the woods and carries his outfit on his 
back he reduces his pack to the least compass and weight the bare 
necessaries of life will let him. And so, if one takes his outing. 
along a lake shore or on a river, he will not fail to consider wit 
the question of his wants the carrying capacity of his boat. In 
like manner does he when he goes on wheels toa stationary camp. 
In every case he balances what he esteems as camp conveniences 
with his power of transportation, and so it may readily be seen 
there can be noiron rule fixing what shall be judged a proper 
camping outfit and what not. * * * Comfort, thatis the word— 
that is the key to the situation. The more comfortable our camp 
is the better it will subserve our purpose, the more surely will we 
dream sweet dreams of its pleasures in days to come, 

“Kingfisher” is a veteran angler from ‘‘way back ;” a 
lover of the silent woods and the laughing streams; a 
close observer and admirer of nature in all her moods ; 
of rare endurance in all hardships incident to forest ad- 
venture; thoroughly skilled in the art of “roughing it” 
when it suits his whims ; a genial companion whether in 
camp or on the jaunt; and his apt and humorous de- 
scriptions of camp life have, no doubt, been a genuine 
feast to the readers of FoREST AND STREAM—{Faythorne 
omitted, solus), : 

There were a variety and spice in the last trip of the 
‘‘Kinefishers” to Michigan and Canada—from the ship- 
wreck and Indian rescue on the ‘“‘raging” St. Mary to the 
grand hair-raising leap of “Old Knots” on the flying tra- 
peze at Pelston—from the patent ‘‘toe-trap,” or mosquito- 
killer, at Echo Lake, to the baptism of ‘Old Dan,” at 
Douglass Lake—which surpasses all previous experiences 
and under the photographic pen of ‘‘Kingfisher” woul 
prove rarely interesting. Won't he fayor us with th 
recital ? Ss. 

FRANKFORT, Ky., Noy. &. 


THE ‘WILD WEST” May Go To THE HeAD.—A Carson, 
Ney., newspaper says that in the Carson River above 
Empire the fishing is good, but below the town fish will 
not bite, “chaving lost their teeth from salivation by the 
mill chemicals.” 


Noy, 18, 1886. | 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


327 


LAKE BOMOSENE. 


sy ae sheet of water, which is one of the most beauti- 
ful in the New England States, is situated in the 
towns of Castleton and Hubbardton, Rutland county, 
Vt., and about twelve miles from the headwaters of 
Lake Champlain. It is about ten miles long and nearly 
two in width. At the widest part, about three miles of 
the upper portion of the lake is a large marsh, which 
makes a splendid breeding ground for bass and pickerel. 
It receives its supply of water from a few small streams 
and a string of six or eight little lakes at the north of it. 
The lake is easily reached from Fair Haven and Castle- 
ton, which are situated on the Delaware & Hudson Canal 
Company's railroad, The former town is 14 miles from 
the outlet and the other 34 miles. There is an excellent 
road from either place. A number of boat houses are 
seattered along the east shore. The fishing has been the 
best this season for a number of years, owing, no doubt, 
to the fact that the Fish Commissioners have been watch- 
ing the parties that have netted its waters for a number 
of years. The officers succeeded in capturing quite a 
number of large nets, and the Legislature, which is now 
in session, has been asked to pass more rigid laws for the 
preservation of our game fish, and it will probably do so. 
Of the large pickerel caughtin this lake there are no 
doubt two kinds, one being shorter and thicker, which I 
have no doubt in calling the mascalonge, and the other 
the great northern pickerel. Both of these fish are caught 
in the St. Lawrence River, and Lake Champlain empties 
into the St, Lawrence, so that it is easy to see how they 
could get there; but from Lake Champlain to Lake Bo- 
mosene there are two falls about 60ft. high, and no pick- 
erel could go up there. The question arises, How did the 
mascalonge and great northern pickerel get into the 
waters of Lake Bomosene? Something over a year ago I 
was talking with the late J. T. Buel (every fisherman 
knows the Buel trolling spoon). He asked how large a 
pickerel Thad ever caught in Lake Bomosene. I told 
him the largest that I ever weighed was 8lbs., but I had 
seen some that weighed i8lbs. (Since then some have 
been caught that weighed over 25lbs.) JIadded that they 
were very large, more like the pickerel of Lake Cham- 
plain than the common inland pond pickerel, He said: 
“They are no doubt the mascalonge and great northern 
pickerel of Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River, 
for a good many years ago lI was going there for a day’s 
sport with a friend, and we took over about a dozen 
_ pickerel from Lake Champlain and put in there.” Ihave 
no doubt that we have to thank the old gentleman for the 
fish we are now catching. I should like to hear from 
others about these fish through your paper. NED. 
FATR HAVEN, V1, 


A SOUTHERN MASKINONJE. 


AST week we received a fish from our well-known 

correspondent ‘‘Kingfisher” with a request to inden- 

tify it. It proved to be a maskinonje of 5 or 6lbs, weight, 

but not having been packed in ice it was not in good con- 

dition for preserving. It was black spotted and not the 

blue pike from the West. The following letter gives the 
particulars: 


CINCINNATI, O., Nov, 9.—Hditor Forest and Stream: I am 
porentaly pleased that the fish turned out to be a masca- 
onge, as it is the first one that I know of to be credited to 
the waters sonth of Mason and Dixon’s line. The one sent 
was taken (we took two of just about the same size, not 
50yds. apart) with a Buel spoon in Clear Fork, a few rods 
above where it empties into New River (on the Postal maps 
New River is called Big South Fork), in Scott county, Tenn. 
New River rises in the mountains above Huntsville, Tenn. 
and empties in the Cumberland River at Port Burnside, Ky. 
Clear Fork flows into New River about ten miles below 
New River station, a small hamlet on the Cincinnati South- 
ern R, B., fifty-one miles from Port Burnside and 216 from 
Cincinnati. Here in the ‘‘crotch’’ we made our camp with 
neither stream more than two rods from the tent. 

From New River station to its mouth by river, a fraction 
over eighty-one miles, per Government survey, the stream 
has a fall of 731ft.,, in some places as much as 50ft. to the 
mnile, and infested with rocks and boulders from the size of a 
house up. 

The fish sent is called by the nativesin that region a “Jack”’ 
and we were told they are very plentifnl both in New River 
and its tributary, Clear Fork. 

Mr. Maurice Foster—our nearest camp neigbor—told us he 
had taken them weighing 10, 12, 15, 20 and as high as 80lbs., 
the latter one measuring 4ft. 6in, in length. They areas 
game a fish asI have handled for half a year, the first one 
taken leaving the water three times to a height of 3 and 4ft., 
and the other one, taken by Billy Wetzel, leaving it four times 
before he saw the errror of his ways, I believe they are a simon 
pure maskalonge, the only difference noticeable between 
them and their Michigan brethren being their brighter color 
and markings, and while the Northern fish has flesh of a 
faint straw color, the flesh of the other is white, I thank 
eke for the interest taken in haying the fish ‘“‘analyzed”’ an 

is proper family name given him. KINGFISHER. 


CATGUT. 
Editor Forest and Stream; 
Tam rejoiced to note in your issue of yesterda 


that Mr. Dun 
took his oflbs. salmon on a catgut leader; for 


c ; have long con- 
tended that a genuine fiddle string would be the proper thing to 
use for tackle, since the swish of the line is to angler’s ear music 
more entrancing than ever Ole Bull could wax from rarest old 
Oremona. . C. SHARP. 


Hiditor Forest and Stream: 
Wim, Black, in “ White Heather,” writes about “catgut lead- 
ers,” and so does Mr. Wiman in FoREst Awp SrRHAM. There 
is no excuse for Mr. Black, but there may befor Mr. W. Chas, 
Dudley Warner has written about “catgut leaders,” but only in 
a humorous manner, for he knows what leaders are made of, as L 
am personally aware, CG; 


A Happocs’s Reruce.—v, 8. F. C. Schooner Grampus, 
off Gloucester, Nov, 9.—This morning as one of our men 
was removing from the well some of the fish that w 
dead he brought upa dead cod of some 7 or 8lbs. weight. A 
look inside his mouth disclosed the presence of a lively 
Norway haddock of perhaps $lb. weight. The little chap 
was taken out of his odd quarters and returned to the 
wellagain, That passage which says: “Inthe midst of 
life we are in death,” was quite reversed. Some of the 
larger fish had doubtless tried to catch him to eat. Under 
these circumstances the smaller fish was obliged to prac- 
tice the sailor plan of ‘‘any port in a storm.” Seriously, 
however, there is room for conjecture as to how the had- 
dock knew the mouth of his dead enemy to be a safe re- 
treat from the mouth of his living enemies, The cod was 
the common Gadus morrhua, the Norway haddock w 

_ Sebastes marines,—X. Y. Z, 


SILEWworm GuT.—Under the title of “Fishing Lines and 


Ligatures from the Silk-glands of Lepidopterous Larvze” 


in the Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of 


Philadelphia is the following: A communication was re- 


ceived from Miss Adele M. Fielde, stating that the locality in 
which she wrote, Swaton, China, the silk-ylands are taken 


from the larvee of several species of large lepidopterous 
insects just before they enter the pupa stage, and are made 
into fishing lines, At this period in the life-history of 
the insect, the glands are full of the viscid white sub- 
stance from which the cocoon is to be spun. The silk- 
pons of a species of Aflas were found to be one yard 
ong, a tenth of an inch in diameter at the free, posterior 
end, and the hundredth of an inch in diameter at the 
anterior end. The two glands extend nearly the whole 
length of the body cavity, on either side of the alimentary 
canal, lying in loops of varying length, and uniting in a 
single duct under the mouth, as in the silk-worm, Bombyx 
mori. The Chinese make a transverse cut across the back 
of the caterpillar, take hold of one of the loops of the 
silk-glands, draw it out entire, drop it in vinegar to take 
off its external coat, then stretch it to double or treble its 
original length, and dry it, A durable filament is thus 
formed, strong as catgut, and much cheaper. The tena- 
city of the filament is constantly restored by soaking it 
for a few minutes in warm rice-water, that is, in the 
water in which rice has been boiled for food. The fisher- 
men say that when thus prepared a line will hold the 
largest fish taken on the coast. It was found, however, 
that a single filament would not sustain more than four 
and a half pounds. Dr, Causland, in charge of the 
hospital in the English Presbyterian Mission at Swatow, 
had successfully used these filaments for tying arteries in 
surgical operations. It was suggested that the cocoon- 
spinning lepidoptera of the United States might furnish 
in their silk-glands, for the joining of wounds, a thread 
which would have all the virtue of spun silk, without its 
objectionable traits, Silk-worms have been successfully 
reared in the neighborhood of Swatow, on lettuce, the 
silk from such caterpillars being coarser than that from 
those fed on mulberry leaves, 


AGE OF FISHES.—A newspaper report has been going 
the rounds stating that ‘‘Professor Baird, who is at the 
head of the Smithsonian Institute and United States 
Commission, and probably the best living authority on fish, 
says, “There is, I believe, authentic evidence to show that 
carp have attained one hundred years. There is a tradi- 
tion that within fifty years a pike was living whose age 
dated back to the fifteenth century. The fish is said to 
be 18ft. long. This is not, however, considered to be reli- 
able. There is nothing, however, to prevent a fish living 
almost indefinitely, as it has no period of maturity, but 
grows with each year of life. In each species, like mam- 
mals and birds, where there is a limit, a definite term of 
years is the rule.” Concerning the authenticity of this 
Professor Baird writes us in reply to an inquiry: ‘‘It is 
possible that I made the statement ascribed to me in the 
concluding part of the paragraph which I herewith re- 
turn. The pike story is an established one, however 
authentic it may be. It was said to have been owned by 
Frederick Barbarossa. The statement as to the continu- 
ance of the life of the fish, and its indefinite growth, is, I 
think, accurate; although, of course, there must be some 
limitation, such as hems in the life of the mammal and 
bird, though less decided.—SPENCER F, Barrp.” 


GRAYLING OR MOUNTAIN HERRING?—Denver, Col.—In 
FOREST AND STREAM of Oct. 21 ‘‘H,” reports the catching 
of two grayling in the Smith Fork of Green River, Wyo- 
ming Territory. I apprehend thisis a mistake. The fish 
was probably the mountain herring, which is plentiful in 
Yampa, White and many other tributaries of Green 
River. Itis almost universally called grayling through- 
out that section of country. It takes the fly readily and 
often shows quite as much game as the trout, In 1877 I 
first caught this fish, although I had heard of it for some 
years before. In writing FOREST AND STREAM I called it 
grayling, as I heard others term it. You questioned the 
correctness of the name and requested specimens of the 
characteristic features to determine, which I furnished. 
The decision, and I think it was given by Professor Baird, 
was that it was the mountain herring. In your final 
answer you sent me the dorsal fin of a grayling, which is 
all I ever saw of that fish; but it proved conclusively that 
our Green River fish is not a grayling. Once when fish- 
ing in the Yampa my line fell upon some willows, leaving 
the fly dangling six or eight inches above the water, when 
one of these herring leaped up and caught the fly, was 
and safely landed.—W. N. B. 


DEATH OF NATHANIEL EK. ATWoop,—Nathaniel H, At- 
wood, the famous old fisherman of Cape Cod, died at his 
home on Noy, 8 at the age of 79. Asa practical ichthy- 
ologist he not only enjoyed a national reputation in his 
own country, but his name, in connection with this 
branch, has for many years been known by scientific men 
in Europe. In 1852 Louis Agassiz, impressed with the 
value of Mr. Atwood’s contributions to ichthyology, vis- 
ited him in his home upon Long Point, and there began 
an acquaintance that shortly ripened into a warm, life- 
long friendship. Their correspondence respecting fishes 
was constant, and continued through the Professor’s life. 
Tt was at his suggestion that Mr. Atwood was employed 
in the winter of 1868-69 to deliver a course of fourteen 
lectures upon food fishes before the Lowell Institute of 
Boston. When Mr. Atwood was a boy his people were 
very poor—so poor that they could not afford to keep a 
clock—and his father used to call him up in the night 

nd send him out on the beach to ascertain the time by 
ine fisiehe of the tide so he could know when to launch 

is boat. 


HE REMARKABLE CASE in issue of Nov. 4 reminds me 
of an incident related to me by a friend of mine, who 
was on a fishing excursion with his son. They had 
caught quite a quantity of trout and other fish, and pre- 
pared them for frying, throwing the heads, etc,, back 
into the stream. While the gentleman was starting a fire 
the boy picked up a rod and gave the flies a flirt into the 
stream, A rise, a strike and a rush that made the reel 
sing followed. A struggle in which the odds were at 
times in favor of the fish, was finally ended by my friend 

ipping the landing net under and bringing safely to 
hore—one of the heads that had just been thrown into 
the water,—A. A. D. 


Maskinone&.—Hditor Forest and Stream : I note what 
““H. R.” says on this name in your last issue. Most of 
the American authors on angling have followed a state- 
ment made by some one that ‘‘ mascalonge,” as it is often 
spelled, was a word meaning ‘‘lone snout,” and came 
from the French words masque allonge. It was to this 
that I referred. What “H.R.” further says bears out 
my former statement that the word is one of four syl- 
lables and that the g should be soft. All forms of the 
name which sound that letter hard, as ‘ muskellung,” 
are corruptions worse corrupted. I haye, however, heard 
a Canadian call the fish ‘‘ mascalonge,” but it is on this 
side of the line where all sorts of barbarous names have 
been applied to this fish. I owe an apology to General 
Garrard for misspelling his name while trying to settle 
the spelling of another. Hither the printer or I was re- 
sponsible for printing it Gerrard, perhaps the fault lay 
in a miserable penman.—FRED MATHER, 


SENSIBILITY OF FISHES TO PAIn.—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: Your correspondent “‘O. O. §.” is hardly fair in 
his allusion to Rev. Dr. M. M. Marshall’s experience with 
the fish. Imputations upon that gentleman’s humanity 
would be in order were there any reason whatever for 
thinking that he had been cruel to the fish. ‘O, O. S.” 
appears to think that 10 was an act of eruelty to cut a 
piece out of the living fish and then throw the inutilated 
creature back intothe water. Well, there are two ways - 
of looking at that. If it hurt the fish, perhaps it was 
cruel. But it did not. The very fact that the fish was 
ready for more of the same sort shows that,—Locic. 


PENNSYLVANIA.—Creighton.—The Jolly Hunting and 
Fishing Club were encamped at West Hickory, Forest 
county, Pa,, from Aug, 23 until Sept. 10, and we caught 
a large number of black and yellow bass and jack salmon. 
‘hey were caught on night lines and were as fine a lot as 
I eyer saw caught on the Allegheny River. We also got 
about a hundred and thirty or forty black, gray and red 
squirrels. If some reader would be kind enough to give 
me some information in regard to the hunting and fishing 
near eeueetin ets Va,, Iwill be yery much obliged.— 

THE MENHADEN STHAMERS.—Greenport, L. I., Noy. 7. 
—A large number of the menhaden steamers have now 
laid up for the season. Several of them still follow the 
sea, but will probably soon tie up. They had very good 
luck during the week ending Oct. 30, and some of the 
boats caught many hundreds of thousands during this 
week,—Isaac MCLELLAN, 


Hishenlture, 


Adiiress all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co 


THE GREAT WORKS FISHWAY. 


HIS was originally designed by Mr. Everett Smith, civil 
engineer, Portland, Me., for the Great Works dam in 
Penobscot River, and the following description accompanied 
a model exhibited at the Berlin Wisheries Exhibition in 
1880, but has neyer been published: 

This fishway is designed and located to afford a passage for 
salmon, trout, alewives, shad, etc., to pass thedam and 
ascend the river, and to be such a passage as the fish will 
naturally and readily find and use for this purpose, It is 
designed to be effective at all stages of the water of the 
tiver, whether high or low, and to require no attendance. 

The model shows the design as adapted to the end of a dam 
at the river’s bank. But at the Great Works dam the fish- 
way was located near the middle of the river, at the junction 
of the main dam and a wing dam. No flume was there re- 

uired, but the water admitted directly to the fishway 
through the wing dam. 

This design can be adz apes to any dam, and the capacity 
of the fishway modified to meet the requirements of any 
stream. 

The model shows a high pier, that serves as a necessary 
protection to the fishway in a great river subject to freshets 
carrying down immense quantities of logs and ice. The 
water is conducted from the river above the dam by means 
of a flume or aqueduct to the head of the fishway (its end 
furthest from the dam), whence it flows to join the river 
current at the outlet near the foot of the dam. It is here 
that the fish enter the fishway, and they can tarry to rest in 
each department of it if so disposed, finally passing through 
the flume to the river above the dam. 

Many fishways have been constructed as inclined planes, 
down which the water flows with accelerated velocity until 
abruptly checked, whereby it is much broken, filled with air, 
and chesuicpable for the passage of fish, and at times im- 
passable when the incline is too steep, or the water im- 
roperly checked. Or still more defective if the water is too 
uch retarded, so that its delivery at the outlet is so slow 
at no fish will be attracted to enter the fishway. 

the Great Works fishway the water descends from 
oné level plane to another successively. The velocity of the 
current is also retarded on the bottom by the stone paving 
and is checked and diverted by the partitions, 

The stone paving serves a triple purpose. It loads the 
wooden structure, retards the current within the fishway and 
makes a bottom resembling that of a natural stream, hence 
more enticing to the fish, The effectiveness of a fishway 
depends upon its location in the river. As a general ruleits 
outlet should be located at the part of the waterfall 
furthest up stream. 


EXPLANATION OF DETAILS (OF MODEL). 


The inlet to this fishway, for the delivery of water from 
above the dam is 6ft, high, 4ft. wide, and its bottom 2ft. 
below the crest or highest part of the dam (these dimensions 
varied to suit dam and stream, but must always be such as 
to afford an ample supply of water atalltimes). The ‘inlet’ 
ea floating guard to prevent drift material entering 

in, 
he pier for protection against freshets, ice, logs, etc., is 
not required upon some of the smaller streams. F 

The flume or acqueduct to this fishway is oft. wide, 78ft, 
long, and consists of three level planes, each /ft. lower than 
the next preceding one. 

The waste-ways relieve the fishway of a surplus of water 
during freshets, but allow no waste when the river is low. 

The floor of this fishway is laid on the incline of 1 in 12, but 
so paved with stones as to make a level bottom to each alter- 
nate chamber. 

The longitudinal partitions regulate the volume of water 
required, and the capacity of the fishway for its delivery may 
be diminished or increased by the addition or removal of the 
vertical planks, . 

The outer side of the fishway is of such height and strength 
as to preclude all danger from damage by freshets. 

The outlet for the water is the entrance for the fish. Its 
stone-paved bottom is below the low water level and in this 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


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| PNoy. is, 1886, 


a 
ustance (the model) is 10/4ft. vertically below the “crest” or 
top of the dam. 

The outlet is located very near the foot of the waterfall, 
but so ae always to be accessible tothe fish and never sub- 
merged. 

Total length of fishway inside, 78ft. 

Total width of fishway inside, 16ft, 

Compartments, 8ft x12ft., partially divided into chambers 
of 8ft.x6ft- 

Total elevation overcome, 1014ft. (height from bottom of 
outlet to top of dam). 


THE AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY.—The report 
of the proceedings of the last meeting, at Chicago, has been 
issued to the members and is a printed book of 100 pages. 
These reports are suitable for binding into volumes when a 
few have accumulated, Already there isa demand for the 
older reports, and the Society does not own a complete set. 
It is doubtful if there are more than two entire sets extant, 
for in the earlier days of the Society, then the Fishculturists’ 
Association, there was much carelessness in the matter of 
preserving the records both among the members and the 
ollicers, and not until Mr. Blackford became the treasurer 
was there any systematic attempt to preserve sets of the 
proceedings. After much trouble, Mr. Blackford collected 
a complete set of the reports, but the volume was lost by 
the binder. One complete set is owned by Mr. Mather, the 
recording secretary, oné of the original members, and it is 
possible that Mr. Stone, also en original member, has one. 
The Society hes outgrown the limits that it was at first in- 


~ _ tended to cover and has become a most useful body of work 
—— “SS pare reports are valuable to all who are interested in 
SS matters. 


THE NEW YORK COMMISSION,—Aé the Caledonia 
station, in charge of Mr. Monroe A. Green, over 4,000,000 eggs 
of the lake trout are now on the hatching trays. They were 
obtained from Lake Huron. The brook trout in the ponds 
are spawning and are yielding from 20,000 to 50,000 eggs daily. 
Mr. Mason has been on Lake Huron after eggs of the white- 
fish and has been successful. At the Long Island station 
Mr. Mather reports that the warm weather has kept back 
the spawning season and the fish are just beginning to enter 
the spawning races. Pew adult fish have been kept at Cold 
Spring Harbor, but last season a number of fry were kept 
which have grown wonderfully. At the Adirondack station 
Mr. Walters has over 200,000 eggs of the brook trout and 


some lake trout, and expected the frost fish to yield eggs at 


the last report, before the great snow blockade stopped all 
mails in that region. 


Che Fennel, 


FIXTURES. 


BOG SHOWS. 


Dec. 1 to 8.—First Dog Show of the Inter-State Poultry and Pet 
See Association, Cairo, Ill. A.A. Cowdery, Secretary, Cobden, 


_ Dec. 15 to 17,—Second Annual Dog Show of the Western Connec- 
ticut Poultry Association. Frank D. Hajllett, Superintendent, 
Winsted, Conn. Entries close Dec. 4. ; 

Jan. 17 to 21, 1887,—Ohio State Poultry, Pigcon and Pet Stock 
Association Dog Show, Columbus, O. W.F. Kuell, Superintend- 
ent, Columbus, 0. 

April 5 to 8, 1887.—Third Annual Show of New England Kennel 
ee Boston. F.L. Weston, Secretary, Hotel Boylston, Boston, 

ass. 

April 12, 1887.—Thirteenth Annual Dog Show_of the Western 
Pennsylvania Poultry Society, at Pittsburgh, Pa. ©. B. Elben, 


Secretary. 
FIELD TRIALS. 


Noy 22.—Eighth Annual Field Trials of the Eastern Field Trials 
Club, at High Point, N. C. W. A. Coster, Secretary, Flatbush, 
Kings county, N. Y-. 

Noy. 23.—Fitth Annual Field Trials of the Robins Island Clnb, 
aegis Island, L. I. Open to members only. w. Wateroury, Sec- 
retary. 

Dec. 1.—First Annual Field Trials of the Irish Setter Cluh, at 
Salisbury, N.C. W. Dunphy, President, Peekskill, N.Y. 

Dec. 13. —Highth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn. 

Dec. 14.—Inaugural Field Trials of the Texas Field Trials Club. 
For members only. John F. Sharp, Secretary, Marshall, Tex. 


A. K. R.,-SPECIAL NOTICE. 


6 Pes AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 

of pedigrees, etc, (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month, Entries close on thelist. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50, Address “American Kennel Register,” P. O. Box 2832, New 
York. Number of entries already printed 4236. 


FISHER’S ISLAND TRIALS. 
[From a Special Correspondent.] 


rq HE second annual trials of the Fisher’s Island Club were 
held Noy. 8. Theentries were as follows: 

MEG (Chas. J. Stewart, Jamaica, L. I.), red Irish setter 
bitch (Chief—Beesy). 

Doc B. (Robert Betty, New York city), orange and white 
setter dog (Jersey Duke—Topsy). 

Spot (Frank Billings, Cleveland, O.), pointer dog (Donald 
II.—Caton’s Nellie). 

LADY Essex (W. H. Schieffelin, New York city), blue bel- 
ton setter bitch. 

FLorip (1. OC. Besson, Hoboken, N. J.), Irish setter bitch 
(Chief—Becky). 

LApyY May (H. Pape, Hoboken, N. J.), blue belton setter 
bitch (Lofty—Maud Muller). 

JESSE (Ph, Phoenix, New York city), orange and white 
setter dog. 

TIM, YOUBE, JERSEY BEAUTY, CAT-rooTt (Max Wenzel, 
Hoboken, N, J-), Irish setter dogs; Tim (Biz+Hazel), Yoube 
(Elcho—Rose), J ersey Beauty (Chief—Doe), Cat-foot (Chief— 
Fashion), 

Mr. McGinnis’s red Irish setter, Mr. Ketcham’s Brown 
Bess, Mr. Holbrook’s Dan, Mr. Dunham’s Ben and Mr, 
Reiche’s Frank were withdrawn. 

The drawing for braces resulted as follows: Tim against 
Florid, Cat-foot against Yoube, Jesse against Spot, Mec 
peat Lady May, Jersey Beauty against Lady Hssex, Doc 

., a bye. 

TIM AND FLORID. 


Monday morning at 10 A, M. the first brace was cast off 
immediately after leaying the mansion; they were the red 
Irish setter dog Tim, handled by J. T. Miller, and the red 
Trish setter bitch Florid, handled by Mr. I. C. Besson. Tim 
a dog of great speed and pluck, showed better style, grea 
speed and two points to the bitch’s one throughout the 
score and he was handled to perfection by Miller. 


CAT-FOOT AND YOUBE. 


, The second brace were again red Irish setters, Cat-foot, a 
light built young dog. of the first season, handled by Miller, 
and Yoube, the ted Irish setter bitch that ran inthe same 
trial last year, handled by her owner. Both these heats 
were run in the worst brier patches on the Island, places 


totally unfit to run any dog under judgment, as the 
cover.is almost too thick for the smallest cocker spaniel. 
Both dogs were often entirely lost, for neither handler nor 
udge could follow them. Cai-foot showed good speed, good 

reaking, dropping to wing, shot, and on a back and scored 
4 points with no demerit ; but the judges did not score him 
as high as he seemed entitled to, oube refused to take the 
briers, no doubt remembering them from the year before, 
when she ran her heat with a full milk bag in the same 
kind of cover. Her handler did not blame her, and says he 
hunts now and then ina Jersey green brier country, but 
Fisher’s Island can discount any place he knows, 


MEG AND LADY MAY, 


Meg, a red Irish setter bitch, handled by Lawrence, and 
Lady May, a handsome black and white English setter bitch, 
handled by her owner, were the third brace called for, Both 
went-off with a good gait, Meg the better in style and action, 
but not up to the Lady, who seemed to use almost human 
judgement in looking for birds. She would quarter every 
ikely place and go out of her course even to look into a brier 
patch or a pond hole, and she did some grand work on the 
meanest kind of running birds, pointing and réading with 
great care, on one occasion describing a ring and a horse- 
shoe, following some running birds. Meg was simply no- 
where, and with 4, fai memory to fall back on, it is impos- 
sible for the writer to recall the instant when Meg made a 
point at allthat was a point. She certainly neyer held one 
long enough for any one to see it. In breaking shot and re- 
fusing to back she was well up, but somehow her score was 
pretty good. Lady May showed by far the best of any one 
Seen So far and is certainly one of the best field dogs of this 
country. 
JESSE AND SPOT. 

The next brace called was Jesse, an almost white English 
setter, handled by Lawrence, and Spot, a handsome liver and 
white small pointer, full of style and point, and who took to 
the briers very pluckily; he was handled by his owner. 
Jesse is a fast dog, very persevering worker on a trail, but 
the conditions were yery unfavorable to this brace, The 
wind blowing a gale, they were running in a very exposed 
place, partly in thé sedge grass, and as it was late in the 
evening, the birds that had been scattered all the afternoon 
were calling all about and flushed wild and were on the run 
in all directions. The pointer scored several false points, the 
setter always roaded to a flush and was wild and unmanage- 
able, unsteady to shot and wild as a hawk, During this 
heat a 101b. English hare was killed by the two handlers and 
retrieved by the secretary. Tt was a beauty. 


JHRSEY BEAUTY AND LADY ESsEx, 


The following day, at 9 A, M., the red Trish sette bitch 
Jersey Beauty, handled by Miller, and Lady Essex, a blue 
belton setter bitch, handled by Lawrence, were slipped and 
directed toward North Hill, This was considered the crack 
brace, and for natural gifts they no dbubé are as good as any in 
the club ; but both were wild and showed lack of work and 
breaking, Beauty isthe more stylish and Lady the faster 
of the two. In nose they are about even, Beauty soon 
scored a grand point down wind, being very staunch until 
Lady, called up to back, rushed past her and both breaking 
in chased the bevy. The handlers were about as wild as 
the dogs and missed with both barrels, paying no attention 
to their dogs. It was bad work all around. Turning back 
over the hill, the fields of the Fox mansion were passed when 
from a strip of rag weeds a fine English hare Eee in 
full sight of both dogs and a coursing match, that would have 
done credit to two Master McGraths, amused the spectators 
hugely, but the hare, heading for the hill, was tumbled over 
by Lawrence and Miller, who showed, in this case, good 
judgment, for had they not stopped that hare it would seem 
doubtful whether the game or their dogs would haye been 
seen again that week. The brace was promptly relieved 
from any further temptation. 


DOC B, AND SPOT. 


Doce B., an orange and white setter, handled by Miller, and 
Spot, the pointer selected to run with the bye, were the last 
brace of the first series. The pointer again scored several 
false points and Doc as many times refused to back. Jersey 
Beauty called up to back, also left her score on backing a 
blank. Doc B., who was clearly off and never made a point 
during the whole trial was scored away up like Meg; neither 
of them merited their place, which, although it may no be 
agreeable for the judges to be told, was very unjust to other 
dogs that did far better work on the whole. 

The four best dogs were considered Lady May, Tim, Doe 
B,, and Meg, and the running off for places showed no better 
work for either Doc B, or Meg, and the heat between Lady 
May and Tim was cut short enough, Lady securing one paint 
on a bevy which Tim had passed to windward. The judges 
consulted a moment and the prizes were awarded in the fol- 
lowing order: 

First prize, a cup, to Mr. H, Pape’s Lady May. 

Second prize, the Fisher’s Island Club cup, to Mr. Max 
Wenxel’s Tim, 

Third prize, a silver mounted dog collar, presented by Mr, 
Ph, Phoenix, to Mr. 0. J. Stewart’s Meg. 

Fourth prize, in cash, to Mr. Robt, Betty’s Doc B. 

Owing to the fact that a number of members had been 
shooting the week before the trials on the island, the birds 
acted very wild, and the high wind, which only subsided by 
Thursday, were two causes of a good deal of unsatisfactory 
work on part of the dogs, and the field trial men hope that 
another year the season of killing game will not open until 
atter the ending of the trials. PENTAN. 


WESTERN FIELD TRIALS. 
[From a Special Correspondent, | 


HE second annual trials of the Western Field Trials As- 
sociation began at Abeline, Kansas, Monday, Nov. 8, 
with a large array of fine dogs; seyenteen dogs started in 
the All-Aged Stake. The start on game was made at an earl 
hour, almost too early we fancy for the Managers an 
judges. The grounds were from six to eight miles from 
town and we had to set out promptly at 7:30 A. M. In this 
way only was the trial completed during the week. The 
Association labored under the most embarrassing circum- 
stances as to birds and grounds. The heavy snow storms of 
last winter froze nearly all the quail so that the grounds had 
to be stocked. These birds, turned loose, were found to 
have gathered in that part of the county known as the Sand 
Hills, and though quail were there in fair numbers, the 
sand burrs were so bad that it was almost an impossibility 
to get dogs to work at all. If enough birds could have been 
found at other points, the dogs would not have been re- 
quired to work there. There is no other place in the country 
where the burrs are so bad as at this particular place, and 
by another year the owners and handlers of dogs may be 
assured that there will not be sand burrs where the grounds 
are selected. During all the week with the exception of one 
day the weather was fine, only the dryness of ground and 
grass being cbjectionable as causing the best dogs to receive 
aS many and sometimes more flushes than ees : 

Of the gentlemen selected to judge only Mr. Merriman, of 
Tennessee, came to the front, Messrs. Poyner and Johnson 
ay unavoidably detained, The executive committee se- 
lected from those present Messrs. A, A. Whipple, of Kansas 
City, and H. H. Briggs, of San Francisco, These gentlemen 
were men of much experience, which, coupled with good 
judgment, carried the trials through satisfactorily to all ex- 
cept one or two beaten parties whose luck was against them. 
There never will be a meeting or show of any kind without 
somebody disagreeing with the judges. There is no harder 


position that a man can fill where there is so little pay or 
honor as being a judge; it is 4 sacrifice on the part of any one 
to accept the position, The Abilene members did what they’ 
could to make the stay of their brother sportsmen pleasant, 
and they much regretted that birds were not found on better 
ground. A number of good dogs were started, notably 


_Lutra, King Noble, Natalia, eet ty Belton, Patsey 


Cornerstone, and Rod in the All-Aged e, At the top of 
all these came Lufra; she did not have much of a walk away 
with King Noble and Bridgeport, and their defeat was 
attributed almost entirely to the want of backing up the 
other dogs, while Lufra makes the grandest backs of any 
dog put down, and only Cornerstone, the Hoi nter, beaten by 
Rod for first place, came near equalling het. Backing up 
another dog counts seven under the rules, atid & dog must be 
a good one to lose that nimber of points and thei win over 
dogs like the class shown; | +i Nae lis. il 
_ The second prize fell to the Castleman Kennel’s pointer 
dog Rod: That Rod is a good One will be readily seen by 
the competition he met, as the record of each heat will show, 
The dogs that divided third were all good ones. At the 
head comes that grand old dog Bridgeport, who was the best 
sharing third last year, Bridgeport was a little out of condi- 
tion, and had been run too much before the trials, He has a 
bench show record at St. Louis, and shows that field and 
bench qualities can be combined. All who saw Oornerstone 
were delighted with his long, Zee strides, high head, 
grand staunch points and backs. Dick T. is a grand dog, 
and considering that he was so much out of condition, we 
do not hesitate to prononnce him a good dog, though every- 
body said he was the homeliest dog there; sickness is no dis- 
credit. Rod was suffering from tapeworm in its worst form 
and the only wonder is he did so well. When he first started 
in, the race his pace and style was so much against him that 
he did not, appear to have any show, but the longer he was 
hunted the better he ranged, and he proved innose equal to 


any dog down, 
THE DERBY. 


The All-Aged was not completed until Friday night, the 
judges being determined to run the dogs a sufficient length 
of time to know fully which was best and to give each full 
opportunity on game, Saturday morning came on too soon, 
and the representatives and owners of the Deby getting to- 
gether agreed to suspend the rules of running down the 
Series, and let the judges select_the winners after the dogs 
had been run each a heat; To this the judges readily 
assented: The Association gave out that they would stay 
with the dogs another week if necessary: Whenthe puppies 
had all been down, it proved the best thing that could have 
been done, as during the day only two dogs had showf any 
superior merit; namely; Bessie B,, winner of first, and Spo 
Belton, winner of second: re: 

These dogs were so much ahead that the handlers and 
spectators all agreed on them before the judges had an- 
nounced their decision, Bessie B., next to her sire, King 
embodies more natural qualities than any dog shown, and 
her courage led her through burrs where no old dog would 
go. Very few faults can be found with her, either as to her 
form or field qualities, and her breeding is by King Noble (a 
noble specimen of the old dog Count Noble) out of Elsie Bel- 
ton; Elsie B. by Layerack Chief. Her rapid strides and style 
of hunting were an “eye-opener” to those owning pottering 
dogs said to befast. Spot Belton did some superior work. 
She has the blood of Laverack Chief, Rake, Phyllis and 
many other noted ones. The dividers of third, viz,, Dillsey 
Tansey, Traveler and Ruby, were fair dogs, but showed tha 
a week’s confinement had put them all out of condition. 
The first three are of same blood as Rod (Meteor—Dell), and 
were soon put out when they got a sand burr in their feet. 

THE ALL-AGED, 
NATALIA AND DICK BERWYN 
were put down at 8:20 A. M. Natalia is a small sized 
black, white and tan bitch (Gladstone—Donna J.) owned by 
J. Hayward, Jr., of St, Joe, Mo,, and handled by the veteran 
field trial runner and braker, N. B, Nesbitt. Dick Ber- 
wyn is a large black, white and tan dog (Dashing Berwyn— 
Vanity Fair), owned by H, P. Dillon, of Topeka, Kansas, 
and handled by his trainer, H. G, Allen, of Lincoln, Kansas. 
The dogs were sent off in grass, Natalia going away at a 
lively gait, and Dick nosing the air leisurly as 1f depending 
on nose rather than legs to find game, but aftera little 
warming up his pace was increased, though his strides were 
sluggish as compared to that of Natalia, whose springy 
jumps were much admired, Dick showed stiffness from 
some cause and had to carry about ten pounds too much 
flesh, and appeared to be overworked, Watalia would haye 
looked better with afew pounds of added flesh, The grass 
and some timber land was drawn blank. By this time Na- 
talia was having a walk-away in speed and style. Presently 
Dick drew and made game, but no birds found. Sand burrs 
were encountered that filled the feet of the dogs and had to 
be cleaned by the handlers. Sent away to try grass again, 
they found no birds, as these had not come out from the 
corn fields, Dick pointed at the edge of the corn, and wad- 
ing into the corn caught and retrieved a wounded prairie 
chicken, Judges dismounted and sent the dogs around the 
edge of the corn, but passing too far from the edge, they 
failed to find a covey which was afterward flushed by the 
Gazette reporter. The birds were marked down and dogs 
sent on where a number of flushes were made by judges 
and spectators, but no points established by dogs. Dick 
drew in grass and Natalia roaded, but failed to ~ 
locate. Dick pointed a rabbit and Natalia afterward 
stopped on the trail, Handler Allen flushed a bird 
in the grass, and after tramping around some time 
the judges flushed another near where dogs had passed, 
showing that birds were lying very close. After a long hunt 
Judge Whipple flushed a bird down wind. Handler Nesbitt 
got a flush, as did Judge Briggs, and he was going up wind. - 
Dogs ordered on and gave up the chase on that covey, The 
reporter losing interest was lagging behind chatting 
with Mr. Heath, when they together flushed a new covey, 
which flew, scattering over the handlers and judges, Two 
of these were marked down, Dick going down the fence. 
made a point, but moved on, and a sickly bird flutterrd. 
away. Dick went over the hill and was fouind dropped no 
birds found, and it was afterward ascertained that he had 
flushed.a covey. Natalia goinginto grass found and pointed 
the two marked birds. Nesbitt fushed and killed. Natalia 
was unsteady to wing and shot, and was stopped after one 
jump by her handler. Sent on to retrieve she did it in fine 
shape. Dick was dropped by Allen by motion at one hun- 
dred yards distance. Sent on Natalia soon came to a point 
and Dick backed, but she moved on without getting a false 
point. After going about 100 yards further, the dogs were 


ordered up at 10:20, and heat given to Natalia. The general 
result of the heat was that Natalia had much the best of 


ranging, quartering and style. She did the only retrieving 
and pointing, and she made but one. In obedience and dis- 
position both dogs were equal, as was their backing. Natalia 
was so much ahead that the race was not rn until Dick got 
a point, nor was he required to retrieve. These same two 
handlers started dogs in first heat at the trials last year. 


ERUPP AND DICK B. 


eon is a liver and white poiter dog (Meteor—Dell 

owned by the Castleman Kennels, of Trenton, Tenn., an 

handled by W. B. Staffard. This dog was run here last year 
in the Derby class. Dick B, isa black setter dog (McKinney 
—Flossy), owned and handled by J, I. Case, Jr., of Racine, 
Wisconsin. Dogs sent off at 10:30 A. M. in grass. Krupp 
made away with head up, showing himself a fair ranger, 
while Dick was not far behind. Going into high grass, 


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ey Bot near a fine covey, which flushed and went down 
at the edge of corn. The dogs were setit on, but passed by 
the birds, Brought back again, they were sent into corn. 
Krupp flushed three birds on bare ground, and the covey to 
the left all flushed and were marked down in grass and low 
brush, The dogs were sent on intothe place where the 
were marked, where very soon Krupp got a flush, Dic 
here came in with a flush, as did Stafford. Dick made a 

oint a little further on, but no bird could befound, Krupp 

rew to a point, but moyed on after he was sure there was 
no bird. Going up the fence Judge Merriam fiushed a bird. 
Dick made game and roaded, and bird flushed. Dick was 
very steady to wing, Krupp crossed the road and made 
game, but no bird was found. Krupp ran down asmall 
strip of grass, and Bang the wind in his favor, made a 
bad. flush, and followed that up with a chase, and did not 
heed the whistle. The dogs were sent now into grass, and 
going down wind Dick came to a point aud roaded on, made 
another point, and Krupp came up and gota point also. 
The birds flushed and went tocover. Both handlers snapped 
their guns, and the dogs were steady to wing. Going on 
again where birds were marked, two were soon flushed, one 
by Dick, the other by Stafford. Swinging around, the 
judges flushed two, Here Dick was marked a false point 

y Chase claiming a point, Soon be gota firm point and a 
tabbit ran out. Dogs were then started in the direction of 
the place to get lunch, and hunting to the honse no birds 
were found, and they were ordered up for lunch. , 

One of the good farmers and his wife Pee chicken, 
bread, butter, pumpkin pie and coffee, and all ate their 
heart’s desire and pronounced the lunch a success. At 1:30 
P. M, the same dogs-were sent away to find another covey. 
A small cornfield and some grassy patches were drawn and no 
birds were found. Passing on to another timber claim Dick 
soon came on to a coyey which flushed wild, and remained 

ointine. A crippled bird was seen to 1un away by Chase. 
Boing on. to alee birds were marked Judge Whipple 
fiushed. Soon Krupp came rushing up and followed suit 
with two flushes. Dick made a point and Krupp coming up 
closely behind, but the bird could not be raised, A large 
grass field was next drawn blank, After this tramp dogs 
Tun over the ground where a covey was marked before 
dinner, and after Dick had made some gamey demonstra- 
tions a covey was finshed, Dick being down in the high 
grass and brush, Starting at once for the scattered birds the 
reporter soon flushed one. After a few attempts at locating 
some roading was done, and a pair of birds getting up to 
Dick, Case shot and killed both. Krupp was sent to retrieve 
one and Dick the other, The first was brought in by Krupp, 
but Dick could not get his bird, which proved a runner; the 
other bird was then thrown out by the judge, and Dick sent 
to fetch, which he did in as fair shape as could be expected. 
Dogs ordered up at 2:25, and heat awarded to Dick. This 
ae was a tedious one, not remarkable for any brilliant 
work. 

BLITZ BURGLAR D. AND CORNERSTONE. 


Blitz is a large sized black, white and tan setter dog 
(Burglar—Queen Dido) owned by W. B. Smith, and handled 
by Charles Harnes, of De Witt, Nebraska. Cornerstone is 
a large liver and white pointer dog (Meteor—Accident) and 
owned by J. W. Blythe, of Burlington, lowa, and handled 
by A, J. Gleason, of Alma, Kan. Both dogs ran and were 
handled by same parties last year. The judges concluded 
to try new ground and after reaching the place sent the 
dogson, It took but a few minutes to see that in point of 
speed, ranging, quartering and style, Cornerstone had a 
walk-away. Blitz followed the draws mostly, and Corner- 
stone took in the draws and about 400 yards on each side. 
Blitz presently established a point, but there was not much 
style about it, yet Cornerstone, coming up fast, jumped at 
the first glimpse into a grand back. Blitz sent on, no game 
was found. After going some distance Blitz cameto an- 
other point and Cornerstone made another fine back. Some 
time was spent before any game was found. Crossing a 
berry patch Blitz was sent on before Gleason was ready, and 
in afew pate made a point. Gleason had Cornerstone down 
getting burrs from his feet. Blitz remained standing. As 
soon as Cornerstone was on his feet he at once made another 
of his grand backs, Blitz went on, and the birds were not 
found. Swinging to the left, Blitz made another point and 
Cornerstone, coming up on opposite side of the grass, 
backed again. Gleason thinking his dog made a point, 
claimed it, but the judges ordered Harnes to fiush. No 
birds. Dogs both moved on and Blitz made a point here, 
Cornerstone showed fine dog sense by refusing to back. He 
had backed Blitz six times, and six times there were no 
birds, and now he was going to see for himself before he 
pointed ; so going in ahead he roaded and soon madea grand 
point. Gleason flushed and killed. Both dogs steady to 
shot and wing. Sent on, Cornerstone retrieved in good 
shape. Swinging around, Cornerstone jumped into another 
eae point, and Gleason fiushed several birds and shot one. 

ogs steady. Blitz sent to retrieve the bird, which he did 
in good shape. Here the race ended and Cornerstone won 
by a large majority. This work of Cornerstone was the fea- 
ture of the day, and the spectators were delighted and con- 
sidered themselves well paid for having come out, 


ROD AND DICE T, 


Rodis a finely formed liver and white pointer dog (Meteor 
—Dell), owned by the Castleman Kennels and handled b 
his trainer, W. B. Stafford. Dick T.is a black, white an 
tan dog (Cashier—F lake), owned and handled by N, B, Nes- 
bitt. ick is not a handsome dog to the critie’s eye, but he 
proved himself a goer all the same, Dogs ordered down at 
4:10 P. M.in grass. Dick got right away and did not mind 
sand burs, while Rod was poking. Getting into high grass 
where a few scattered birds had pn when flushed over 
Cornerstone’s point Nesbitt flushedsingle, Dick down to wing. 
Dick going fast ran near a bird and it sprang from the cover 
without a Bout. From this time on no birds were found, 
but Dick kept showing fine ranging, speed, style and en 
durance, while Rod kept getting slower, until they were 
ordered up for the evening with heat undecided. 


SECOND DAY. 


On the second day, Noy. 9, judges and handlers arrived on 
the ground by 8:30 A. M. The first on the programme was to 
continue the unfinished race between Rod and Dick. While 
the judges and handlers with dogs to heel were getting to 
the proper place to be cast off, Rod stole away and had a 
little hunt by himself, Going into a cornfield he was lost for 
at least ten minutes, and when found he was pointing near 
acorn shock. Wo birds could be seen, and sending him on 
he stophee at the edge of the shock and the search was con- 
tinued. Going in he brought owt a quail and a whole bevy 
of about three-fourth grown birds were made to get out and 
fly to thehedge. It was very unfortunate for Rod that the 
dogs were not down and subject to being passed on by the 
judges, as this was the first. point made by either of this 

race, The dogs were put down at 8:45 and worked on the 

oung birds marked. Getting on the windward side of the 

edge Dick took a spin and made a grand point by catching 
the scent and jumping into it suddenly; Rod coming up 
backed, Birds flushed, but got.out on opposite side of hedge 
and could not be killed. Both dogs steady to wing. Sent on, 
Rod drew up in good style, but no birds could be found, as 
they were running down the hedge where there was no cover. 
Going on both dogs made game, and at the corner of the 

edge, Rod on oneside and Dick on the other, seemed to 
point simultaneously. The bird was flushed ahead of Dick’s 
nose and got up so sluggardly that Dick was a little un- 
steady, but stopped to command; Nesbitt shot and missed. 
The remainder of the hedge was drawn blank, as the birds 
no doubt ran to the cover of the high standing corn, They 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


next tried high grass and weeds, where a covey was marked 
down by the spectators. Soon Dick, gommg fast for such a 
cover, flushed a bird and stopped to wing, Rod warmed up 
and got away lively, and was holding Dick level. Soon a 
flush was made, and both dogs being near had. to share alike. 
Dick went on and soon made a point, Nesbitt went in and 
flushed several birds, shooting twice and missing both, Dick 
steady to wing and shot. Rod went down the bank and 
while hid in the grass a bird flashed, and Rod standing Stat- 
ford claimeda point. Notallowed, Judge Merriman says, 
“You should have claimed it sooner,” Some time spent 
looking for straggling birds. None found. They then 
changed to 4 new field, which was drawn blank, though Rod 
made game while passing through; into stubble they weut, 
with no better scecess, Next they tried corn and a draw. 
Rod at top of bank drew and roaded a few feet and estab- 
lished 4 fine point, Dick had passed by the same place, and 
had failed to locate the game. Stafford flushed and the 
birds scattered; he failed toshoot, Kod steady to wing, <At 
the vise of the covey Stafford gave command to charge. The 
birds were marked in the grass near a hedge, The reporter, 
crossing a stream, flushed another fine bevy, which he 
miscnlcoke AO yin in good cover ready for the next brace of dogs. 
The dogs going up hedge both made game}; none was found, 
and after a little skirmish the dogs were ordered up and the 
heat given to Rod, without having a bird killed to him nor 
a chance to retrieve. This was a Surprise to those who saw 
the whole heat, as that part run yesterday gave Dick the 
walkaway. But pointing counts forty, and Rod developing 
into a good ranging dog to-day and doimg his share of the 
pointing brought him forward so that the judgment of three 
such men as pass upon the dogs, and who so closely watch 
every movement, cannot be questioned by others. The hand- 
lers were about evenly matched as to experience, and knew 
how to get all that could be brought out of the dogs during 
the races. 
CROW AND COUNTESS LLEWELLIN 


were put down at 11:10 A. M., Crow being a large-sized black 
pointer dog (Starr’s Broncho—Waddell’s Ian), owned by J. R. 
Daugherty, of 5t. Louis, Mo,, and handled by N. B. Nesbitt. 
Countess Liewellin, a fine looking, white with lemon ears, 
bitch (Druid—Princess Draco), owned by G, H. Laughten and 
handled by Charles Harnes, of DeWitt, Neb. An open place 
was selected and dogs sent away to show speed and ranging. 
Countess got away finely and looked handsome springing 
along, Crow did not get an even start, but soon got down 
to business and commenced showing that a pointer could go 
somewhere near some of the Llewellins. Sent on to cover 
and swung around to where the flushed covey had been 
marked, Countess made a fine point and Crow being brought 
up, backed. A rabbit ran from the point, Falling back to 
get the wind, Countess soon had the fortune to get on to the 
covey, and getting the scent very strong, dropped flat. 
Harnes flushed, and his gun snapped. Countess was steady 
to wing, Crow could not see to cet a back, and yet heshould 
have pointed, as he was on the windward side. The birds 
were marked dowh and dogs sent on, Going down the draw 
into bigh cover, Crow pointed on a single, which was flushed 
and shot by Nesbitt. Crow was sent to retrieve and Countess 
was hard to stop and did notobey command, Crow retrieved 
in fair shape. Starting on, Crow pointed fur. Getting to 
the marked covey, Crow got on toa point at once, Nesbitt 
fiushed and Crow was steady. Both dogs made game on the 
running birds, Sent toa slough with some trees, Countess 
pointed. The covey flushed and Nesbitt shot and missed; 
marked in stubble by the hedge. Getting dogs to wind some 

retty work was done, Crow pointed and Countess backed, 

esbitt flushed two birds, missing both. Then Countess 

ointed but the birds ran and could not be flushed. Soon 
Crow pointed, and Countess, coming down wind, fiushed. 
This ended the heat at 12:25 P. M., and Crow won. Thedocs 
were both handled in good shape. The style and ranging of 
Countess was the best, but Crow is of much merit, In obedi- 
ence and discipline Crow had the lead, In pointing, Crow 
had the best of the race. 

PATSEY D. AND BRIDGEPORT 


were ordered down at 1 P.M. Patsey D. (Lord Dufferin— 
Queen Bess), owned by R. C. Van Horn, of Kansas City, and 
handled by A. J. Gleason, his breeder and trainer. Bridge- 
ort is a large, handsome black, white and tan dog (Dashing 
fonarch—Vannette), owned by EH. EH. Pray, of Denver, and 
handled by W, B. Stafford, Sent away on rising, open 
round, slightly undulating, to try speed, both went off 
airly, with Patsey surprising even his admirers. Bridge- 
port showed a slight stiffmess or want of disposition to gallop 
over ground where there was no prospect of getting on to 
game. Patsey could not be expected to rank in style with a 
Liewellin, but he was holding him fairly level. Getting 
down the slope to cover, both began to get the hunting 
fever, and Bridgeport showed improvement. On the top of 
a bank Bridgeport made a point, Patsey came up for a back 
but kept drawing and had to be stopped by command, and 
was not very steady to word. No game was found; Patsey 
pointed a rabbit and started it. Going down the draw, the 
dogs being together, a point was made, for which Bridge- 
ort got the credit. The birds were fiushed and Stafford 
killed, the bird fell on the other side of the water and the 
dog was not required to fetch. Sent on to try the corn, 
Patsey soon made a point and Gleason flushed and killed; 
Patsey soon retrieved in good order. Again Patsey got an- 
other point; bird flushed. Patsey then made another point 
in a weed patch, and was really doing all the work. The 
game was flushed by Gleason; Patsey steady. Down the 
hedge Bridgeport found a bird and pointed. Patsey backed; 
the bird flushed. Then Patsey made game on a flock of 
sheep, and Gleason, not hankering after mutton, wanted the 
judges to call up the dogs and get away from the sheep 
scent. But the hunt was continued; Bridgeport got a point 
and Patsey a fair back. Dogs moved on and scent was hot, 
Patsey, roading down wind, flushed the coyey. Birds were 
marked down in grass. Sent on, the birds flushed wild, and 
Staiford killed, Bridgeport retrieving in fine style. Sent on 
down wind ene: soon had another point; roading, he 
was puzzled, and finally flushed the bird and made a spring 
as if to catch it, showing that he was used to catching 
erippled birds. Handlers used poor judgment in running 
their dogs down wind on a marked covey; the ordinary 
hunter would have used better judgment. A long hunt 
up a pasture lot followed and no birds werefound, Herethe 
judges stopped and held a consultation, lasting ten minutes, 
The owners seeing the time taken up urged the judges to 
decide without running further. By a slight majority 
Bridgeport won, and the good Irishman is downed. Patsey 
lost the race by haying a poor nose. Patsey must have an 
oft day sometimes, his flush being inexcusable. He cut out 
the work and Bridgeport was for a time rather trailing. 
Patsey lagged for a time during the race. 


THIRD DAY. 


The third day opened unfavorably, wind blowing cold, and 
continued so all day, while the clouds obscured the sun, 
making the birds wild and leggy. The races run were the 
best of the meeting, and were much enjoyed by those who 
had the pleasure of seeing the points, flushes, etc. Some 
good dogs had been down the previous days, but the best 
brace was that put down in the morning, consisting of 


LUFRA AND KING NOBLE, 


Lufra is a handsome blueand tan bitch see NP uno), 
owned and handled by N. B, Nesbitt, of St. Joe, Mo. King 
Noble is a fine, stylish blue belton dog (Count Noble—Rosa- 
lind), owned by J. I. Case, Jr, (son of the well-known J. I. 
Case, of Racine, Wisconsin, owner of the famous trotting 
horse Jay-Hye-See) and handled by C, W. Barker. Barker 


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wanted to go on arun to keep up with him, but that would 
bea little out of the regular order of things. Meantime 
Lutra was getting in soms grand spurts of speed, and in her 
actions and general style had the best of it, A small field 
of grass along the creek was drawn blank, and from there 
into corn, also blank, -Getting to windward of a draw, 
where the cover was very high and dense, dogs were sent up 
the creck. These dogs were put down in open to find if they 
could go, and when they shot away at the word the crowd 
of spectators began to think that they had made a mistake 
and put down a pair of greyhounds. The first quarter was 
made in about the same time that Jay-Hye-See would have 
made it, and now the lookers-on began to wonder, when 
King soon made a point and Lufra backed in good shape. 
King moved on and kept making game, and moving around, 
pointed birds, but they were not found, and he kept roading 
up the creek. Lufra here began to get the scent and made 
aroad, and after some maneuvering, the birds not being 
found, the judges called the dogs up to change ground, 
Judge Merriman remarking, “This is no place to hold a 
field trial with dogs.” Getting on to the open, the dogs were 
sent away, and for an hour and a half the chase was contin- 
ued over field after field, and to all appearances the heat 
was now being made to test the power of endurance of the 
dogs, rather than their scent. Onand on they went; through 
corn and high weeds the dogs kept going, and all the time 
that terrific gait was kept up. When in the corn the only 
way the handlers could tell where they were was from the 
noise made by them as they knocked down the cornstalks. 
The dogs’ tails were bloody from whipping the cover. The 
wagons coming up the dogs were put in and carried a distance 
of a mile, to get a breathing spell, while the judges stopped 
to look over the ground, ‘he reporter being asked by the 
secretary where the birds were at that time of day, very 
promptly replied, ‘‘They are in the corn,”? The dogs were 
sent into the corn, ahd by the time a distance of 300yds. had 
been traveled Lufra struck the scent and made game, King 
coming along pointed, and Lufra made a good back, The 
birds had run, and Lufra, roading, made a point; Nesbitt 
flushed, shot and missed; both dogs steady to wing and shot. 
Sent on, both dogs pointed and roaded; birds ran; no cover. 
Sent on to find the flushed birds. After trying the border of 
fields and banks of the creek the same were abandoned and 
getting around to the road, the dogs were taken up and a 
change of ground was made. Sent off in grass King soon 
had the chance to try his nose, and it proved not wanting, 
for he made a good point and a covey was flushed. [Laufra, 
coming through the high grass caught sight of King and 
stood like a statue. The question had gone around whether 
dogs with such wonderful rate of speed had noses that could 
be trusted to point the game without flushing, but now that 
delusion was thrown aside, Ordered to fush, Barker shot 
and killed, and the bird was retrieved by King. Dogs be- 
haved well; steady to wing and shot, Now the fun com-. 
menced. Lufra soon got a point and moved on; the 
bird flushed, was shot by Nesbitt, and Lufra, sent 
on to retrieve, had some difficulty in getting it, as 
it was only winged; she was called off and sent on. 
King and Lufra got a point at same time, but birds 


were running in high grass and were hard to find, Lufra 
was held at her poiut and King brought up to back, which 
he did, often being stopped by word from handler. Nesbitt 


flusned a bird and shot and killed it, Lufra, sent to retrieve, 
got two fine points before getting tothe dead bird; when 
found she brought in good shape. Sent on, both dogs pointed 
and roaded, as birds were running. Nesbitt finally flushed 
bird after following about 300yds. Some real fine work was 
done by the dogs, but they were badly handicapped by the 
handlers crowding them as though they were afraid that the 
competing dog would get the heat, provided he got that par- 
ticular pot. Going on among high grass and tall trees, 
the dogs still did fine ranging and quartering, but Lutra 
showed the finest style, and that she knew, that by feeling 
for scent carefully she would get on the much desired point 
and please herself and master. King made a point; no game, 
but Barker had claimed it, Starting back down the high grass 
Lufra fiusded, down wind. Point made by King, but he 
roaded on and did not locate. Lufra made another and she 
moved on and that same big awkward “reporter” ran right 
on to asingle and flushed it down wind. Judge Merriman 
followed. The handlers again hurried their dogs and when 
King made game and stopped Barker kept saying, ‘‘Go on,” 
as though he was afraid of afalse point. Again the dogs were 
trying hard to locate, and when on the hot scent were slow 
dogs, Lutra taking a trotting gait and King a good lope 
and covered all the ground and got a point, made a fine 
draw after being ordered on by Barker, but the scent was 
lost. Changing the course the dogs again roaded and birds 
flushed ahead. After getting on further both dogs got a 
point; Lufra soon had another. King went on to grass 
near the rofdin brush and made a bad _fiush of a covey, 
which were marked down the road west, Laufta got a point 
on these and King got his at about the same time. irds 
were plenty in the weeds, roading and pointing was the 
order of the day, by the dogs. Lmufra got the best of the 
scattered points, and showed that she knew more about get- 
ting pees on receiving birds than King. She outgener- 
alled him and ran into the road, located them, and switched 
in, pointed with head toward handlers. The weeds were 
so high she could not be seen ten feet away. This fine work 
won the heat for Lufra, and they were ordered up at 9:45 
A.M. The defeat of King we attribute partly to the fact 
of his having had so little experience on quail, also that 
his handler hurried him along too fast; coupling this with 
the fact that he would not back promptly without command 
and that he hunted high-headed all the time, Lufra put 
nose to ground going down wind. She has had the most 
birds shot over, which assisted her to show her cunning. Mr. 
Barker knows how to handle dogs in good style, but lacks 
the knowledge that field trial experience will bring to him. 
Mr. Nesbitt is one of the veterans in the business, having, 
we are informed, attended all the trials held in this coun- 
try, 


NELLIE TRUE AND DON BURGLAR D. 


Nellie True, white and liver pointer bitch, owned by Mrs. 
A. J. Gleason, handled by A. J. Gleason, against Don Bure- 
lar D., black, white and tan setter dog, owned by W. B. 
Smith and handled by Harnes. Starting them out in the 
open, both go fairly, and after a while run into some bushes 
when birds come out. Nellie was found by Gleason on a 
point. Moving up a bird was flushed by Don, both dogs 
steady to wing, Sent to grass for marked birds, Nellie soon 
got a fine point, and when Gleason went to fiush the bird he 
made a move to assist and a motionas if to catch, but the 
bird was a young one and started like a crippled bird. Glea- 
son shot and missed. After a second unsuccessful trial at 
getting up the marked birds the dogs were sent on in new 
ground, Nellie taking one side and Don the other. Nellie 
soon commenced to road and the birds were flushed. About 
this time Don, getting the scent, going in flushed badly, 
Nellie, springing along, flushed a covey and then madea 
long creep, showing good style and nose, but the birds were 
not found; thought to be on the back track. Don came up, 
backed, and then drew on and would not keep the back first 
made, Keeping well in the grass Nelliemade a grand point. 
Gleason flushed and killed, Neilie sent on, brought it in 
good order, there was not a feathered ruffled. She is a little 
austeady to wing, but she was trained to put ap the birds at 
command. Going on, Harnes claimed a point, but it proved 
a talse one; but Nellie backed very handsomely. Nellie 
made rather a bad flush and had her ears pulled by Gleason. 
Going on soon, she placed herself in a rigid form andthe 
bird flushed. Nellie behaved pretty well all the way through, 
aud showed finely, all but dash and style; in those she is a 


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[Nov. 18, 1886, * 


little deficient, Dogs ordered up and heat given to Nellie 
The last dog not haying a mate got the benefit of the 
heat. without running and came in against the winner of 
the first brace put down Monday. 
Second Series. 
NATALIA AND SPOT BELTON. 


Spot is a blue belton bitch, owned by J. I. Case, Jr., 
(Dick B.—Belle Belton) handled by C. W. Barker. Put 
down at 11:30 A, M., on open prairie, to try speed, ranging 
and style, ete. After getting away it could be seen that 
here was a maich team, and they were much admired. 

fter drawing the grass blank, the dogs finally got to 
quail ground and at once Natalia had the point established. 
Spot Game around and backed. This was _a fine picture. 
Wesbitt flushed a covey and killed a bird. Degs steady to 
wing and shot. Natalia sent to retrieve didit finely and gave 
it to the judges who looked pleased, Going across the 
field a covey was found, and after very little roading Na- 
talia pointed, bird flushed. Spot was getting the scent 
strong and she moyed up and appeared to chase, but was 
stopped on theroad, Afterthe dogs could not get game 
they were sent on to the farm house. They were sent away 
after dinner, at 1 o’clock, but at the edge dogs made a 
flurry as on birds. Crossing the road Spot soon made a 
point and moved up alittle. Natalia also made game and 
roaded in good shape. Spot getting the lead pointed 
in fine shape, but Natalia coming up passed her 
and got too neat the birds and flushed, Moving 
on again, the birds flew. Passing on to where the 
birds were marked down, Spot and Natalia both 

ointed and birds flushed. Spot was very steady. The 

irds were now numerous to the right and left, to back and 
front of dogs and handlers. Both dogs fiush and Spot goes 
it again; grass high and both dogs get a point. The woods 
and grass were full of birds, point after point being the rule. 
Natalia warming up made a very pretty point, Spot another, 
and Natalia backed. Another point and Barker killed, and 
the game was retrieved by Spot in good shape. Natalia 
and Spot both pointed. Spot another. Natalia coming up 
went ahead. Covey of birds got away. Handlers were again 
very uneasy and hurried dogs somuch that they could not 
help but flush. Point by Natalia and one for Spot claimed, but 
no bird was raised. Dogs were at once on game again, and 
aiter some work were taken down wind to get a good show 
on the scattered birds. Started in on achase of pointing and 
roading. It was fine pointing, but we had hard work to 
catch up to them. After a long time a bird was raised. Spot 
behaves nicely to wing and shot. Soon another point was 
scored and the bird fushed and shot by Barker. Spot sent 
to retrieve did it nicely, though the bird was only winged. 
Judges here called a halt to consult. No decision. Dogs 
again sent on, when Spot got two more points to her credit, 
and won the heat. Up at 2:40 P. M. 

DICK B. AND CORNERSTONE, 


when sent away on the open, showed good speed, but Corner- 
stone was getting the best of the race. Going around near 
the corn, Cornerstone ran into a covey that flushed, Dick 
being, however, on the other side, about as near, Corner- 
stone went down to wing and stayed there until Gleason 
cameup. Birds marked in corn; dogs sent in, and Corner- 
stone having the best of the race on account of the sand 
burrs, got the covey and held it for a long time while wait- 
ing for Dick to get up. Gleason was finally ordered to flush, 
and the covey was at once sent whirring away. Gleason 
shot; no bird killed. Reporter fiushed bird and Cornerstone 
got point; bird flushed. Getting back near where the cove 
was flushed, Dick pointed and Cornerstone backed; bird 
shot by Case. The young man was much complimented on 
his fine shot, as bird flew high and circled to the left. Dick 
retrieved in good shape, Sent into tall grass, Cornerstone 
got a point and bird was flushed. Dick madea flush and 

ornerstone went down to wing. Cornerstone pointed and 
roaded, Gleason flushed. Dick roaded with his nose to the 
ground. Cornerstone went with head high in the air look- 
ing for body scent, but Dick got there first and made point, 
when Cornerstone made one of his grand spasmodic backs. 
Bird flushed to Dick’s point and Case shot; Cornerstone 
sent to retrieve and did it up brown. Dogs ordered up at 
4:05 P. M, and heat awarded to Cornerstone, 


ROD AND CROW, 


both pointers, went away in grass field, and Crow led right 
away from Rod who seemed to pokealong, Finally, getting 
into the corn, both dogs made game at once, and Crow getting 
the best of the race, got on to the covey first, which flushed 
wild. Sent on, Rod got a fine point: and Crow a good back. 
Stafford flushed and killed and Rod retrieved nicely. Get- 
ting away tothe grass again Rod ran into a single and 
pointed it, head low down, bird flushed. Rod now warmed 
up, and Crow had none the best of the race from that time 
out. Trying corn, too many burrs were found, and, getting 
late, the heat was ended by giving it to Rod. 


FOURTH DAY. 


The morning of the fourth day was very unfavorable, with 
a cold wind ahd cloudy sky. The birds were hard to find, 
and when found, would not lie weil to the dog, causing much 
delay, and the chase during the afternoon was for birds 
rather than to test the dogs. This was owing to the weather, 
as during the day they were feeding and hunting for a place 
to get out of the storm that was coming, and did not huddle 
in their accustomed places, The afternoon was all taken 
up with one brace of dogs and only two coyeys were found 
during that time. 

The judges and handlers were on the ground at the usual 
time, and the dogs were put down at 8:45 A. M, The first 
brace down were 


BRIDGEPORT AND LUFRA. 


On being sent off in a grassy place both dogs showed style. 
speed and range, and quartered the ground nicely. Bridge- 
na warmed up right away and did much better than the 

ay before, proving that he had not then been at his best. 
Some time was spent before game was found. Getting 
around to a place where the birds had warm cover, Bridge- 
port opened the ball by getting a point on what proved to be 
a good covey. When flushed Stafford shot and killed, and 
bird was retrieved in excellent shape. Both proved steady to 
wing aud shot, When sent on to find scattered birds in high 
grass the scent was very poor, as the birds had not stirred. 
Lufra casting about pointed finely. At flush of birds Nesbitt 
shot and killed. Lutra here remained steady and at order 
fetched, Soon Bridgeport came to one of his fine points and 
Imfra backed nicely. We consider that only one other dog 
in the whole trials can equal her in that respect. When 
Stafford attempted to fiush no bird could be found, as it was 
claimed, no doubt he was scored a false point. After some 
maneuyering and searching, Lufra ran on. to a bird and 
stopped; Nesbitt flushed, but did not shoot. The ground 
was thoroughly worked over and getting around the hedge 
corner Lufra succeeded in locating a single, When your re- 
porter came into plain view, Bridgeport was standing as if 
backing in god shape. Sent on for some time around a 
corn field and up a draw, and as a pasture was being drawn 
the luck came to Bridgeport and he got a fine poimt; Lufra 
backed, when a large coyey was flushed, and they flew down 
wind for a half milé and settled in corn, The judges, who 
were afoot, and handlers showing much pluck, followed 
them, and getting in a line of their flying made a swing 
around in the corn, and after getting the wind fairly, came 
up and easily found the birds. Bridgeport made a fine point, 
Lufra backed. Soon Lufra made two points and Bridge- 
port did not, after a fair trial, back the bitch as 


required, Dogs being sent into grass Lufra was already on 
a point, when the judges, not seeing her, ordered the dogs 
up, The heat was very soon and properly given to Lufra, 
but the judge had the good feeling for Stafford and Mr, 
Pray to say candidly, that when dogs were so evenly matched, 
a loss of seven points, as in this case for Bridgeport’s not 
backing, could not be overlooked. 
As Nellie True had a bye, the second series was ended, 


Third Series. 
SPOT BELTON AND NELLIE TRUB 


were put down at 11:30 A. M. They were started out on a 
small inclosure and ran directly up to the sheep pen, where 
Gleason had objected to smell of mutton on Tuesday. There 
were no birds about the place, and he took it good-naturedly 
and said nothing. Nellie was going off at fine gait, really 
holding her own with Spot; the ground was not enough like 
the chicken country she had been used to, and she did not 
fet away so lively as when she ran her former heat with 
Natalia. Getting away down the draw she was fast enough 
for cover and went through it in good shape, considering the 
discouragement of not finding birds. The dogs sent on, tried 
the cover where birds should be and the stubble where the 
calling whistle of the Bob White had been heard. They 
were hard to find. 

Spot made a fine point by dropping to fur, asthe rabbit was 
seen torun. Qn through the grass they went, and when the 
draw was reached Nellie made a fine point, and Gleason com- 
ing up to her, they moved ay and very deliberately flushed a 
covey. Gleason shot and killed, and the game was retrieved 
by Nellie with not a feather ruffled, Sent on to high grass, 
Spot got a flush, and after getting a few casts to right 
and left, Spot came on to a single, and her staunch 
point was much admired. Bird flushed by Barker, 
not shot. ‘The dogs were worked over the ground to get the 
birds if possible, both dogs heeding whistle and word, hunt- 
ing finely and faithfully. In the high grass they got a single, 
which flushed a little wild. Barker kept encouraging Spot 
by saying, ‘‘Hunt them up, Spot; stick to them; goin, Spot,” 
and finally, ‘‘that’s a good lady,” etc. Sent through hedge, 
soon Nellie got a point, but left it to road a little to get the 
body scent and stopped short, made a good point, which 
Gleason claimed, and this time used good judgment by 
going around the dog and flushing the bird while Nellie re- 
mained steady, Going then to a draw near by, both dogs 
came to a point and Spot held hers solid as a rock, while 
Nellie left hers and moved down the bank a few feet, then 
commenced to road on clear ground, went up so near that 
she flushed a covey, Spot meantime never moyed, Going 
next up a small ravine Nellie made game, stood, and being a 
little uncertain moved on, and the bird was flushed a little 
to the right by Spot. Sent on, game was made by both dogs 
and judges fiushed the bird. Still trying fine short grass 
cover Nellie pointed, moved on, and bird was flushed, Nellie 
being charged to order. About this time Spot came on toa 
fine point by coming suddenly up the bank; bird flushed; 
shot at by Judge Briggs but missed. Spot was very steady, 
Here the dogs were ordered up, and the judges consulting, 
soon awarded the heat to Spot. The race was truly lost to 
Nellie by not being steady, yet she will, no doubt, be set 
down by spectators to have a poor nose; such is not the case, 


ROD AND CORNERSTONE, 


the two Meteor pointers, came down together at 1:45 P. M., 
and started on open ground, Rod got off much better than 
before, but he could not hold up to Cornerstone in speed, 
style and ranging, When the cover was reached Gleason 
spied a cat and wanted to shoot him, saying he was atter 
quail, but he flushed wild and hid among the bushes. 
Rod roaded in the bottom of a ravine, and then roaded down 
wind and fiushed, Cornerstone got on to a skunk and 
Gleason shot at him, Cornerstone then getting addled, came 
around and flushed a single, but was to be excused on ac- 
count of the skunk. The handlers persisted in getting the 
dogs on down the wind, and Rod got another flush of a 
brace. Itis a great pity to handicap degs by improper hand- 
ling when they should have every possible assistance. Sent 
on, Rod pointed, Cornerstone backed, but no birds were 
found. Casting away to the right, Rod and Cornerstone 
both got a point, and whenthe handlers came up both dogs 
were steady to wing and shot. The hunt was then kept up 
adraw where there was no prospect of getting game, there 
being no cover. Sent away westward to aslough, a long 
hunt was made through the high weeds and sunflowers. After 
going a mile and a half it was suggested by anold hunter that 
the birds were in the corn feeding, getting ready for the snow 
storm. The hunt was still RES TERi cal for another half mile and 
interest lagged and the dogs were getting rattled. Finally 
seeing the chances of finding birds grow beautifully less, the 
cover was tried and after the dogs got away in corn Corner- 
stone soon made game, and casting about for the wind made 
agrand point. Rod inthe meantime came up and got the 
full body scent and took his stand. Handlers coming u 

facing dogs flushed a fine covey; dogs steady to wing an 

shot. Gleason shot and killed, Cornerstone, sent on to re- 
trieye had some difficulty in getting on to the bird and was 
assisted by Gleason. hen found the bird was squatted in 
a hole and not fully lifeless and fluttered, when the dog 
mouthed badly. Bird being inspected by all the judges, 
they shook their heads. The covey all went down by the 
hedges in short grass. Casting the dogs off they very soon 
came on to scent, It now became exciting to see which would 
get in the best work. Rod did some fineroading and Corner- 
stone did the same, but being cunning ran ahead after cast- 
ing out in the road, and getting body scent made a fine point. 
Birds flushed, dogs steady. Sent on again Cornerstone raised 
a bird on opposite side of hedge, and chased and did not stop 
to whistle. Cichean claimed a rabbit, but the judges saw the 
bird go, and if a rabbit it was none the less unfortunate, for 
it lost him the race and Rod won the heat, The day’s work 


ended here, 
FIFTH DAY. 
Fourth Series. 
SPOT BELTON AND LUFRA. 


First brace in the fourth series—Spot Belton against Lufra 
—were put down on the prairie at 8:45 A. M. and sent away 
fhestich: grass to test speed, style, ranging and quartering, 
In this there was not much difference as Spot was getting 
along very nicely. Drawing the timber skirts Lufra got a 
point and Spot a back. Iufra moved alittle. The birds 
perhaps were rnmning and the covey flushed. Dogs proved 
steady to wing and were sent on totry and make more game. 
Very soon Lufra came to asplendid point and Spot getting 
up backed, Nesbitt put up a single and made a fine shot. 
Lufra sent out and retrieved in good shape. The dogs cast 
off to the left, Spot became rigid and a point was claimed. 
Lufra here made the grandest back of the meeting, head and 
tail pointing at right angles tothe body, showing that she 
dropped into that position and remained motionless. As no 
Bins could be found presumption was that the dogs were 
backing each other and neither had scented birds. Lufra 
here stretched out and a point was claimed, but she 
maoved on without fully establishing herself and could not 
be penalized for a false point. The dogs were both quarter- 
ing finely and were showing obedience to all words and 
whistles, not found in many braces put down during the 
meeting, Changing the grounds and going a short distance, 
Spot moying on when the handler came up and, then com- 
menced some fine roading. Luira coming up, flies away 
with a merry lash of the tail. Onand on they went, Spot 
sticking pretty close to the trail, while Lufra would swing 
around and try for body scent and alsoto head them of— 
the latter scheme being a little trick of her own, but show- 
ing good hunting sense. Meantime the dogs were going 


down wind and after the scent had been followed about 100 
yards, Spot dropped, and Lufra being ahead by only half a 
ength stood finely. Nesbitt went ahead and fiushed a single; 


dogs steady. The judges now ordered the brace up at 9:28 


A. M., giving heat to Lufra. 
Hifth Series. 
LUERA AND ROD, 


Lufra, handled by Nesbitt, and Rod by Stafford, came 
down as usual on the open ground to try their speed, pace 
and tanging. Rod, soon warming up, got away faster than 
usual. Lufra at once went off, and Cees the north made 
game, but failed to locate. Nesbitt, thinking to assist her, 
called off by whistle and cast her away to try a thicket near 
by; but Nesbitt was fooled, and Rod flushed a single bird 
while roading down wind. ile all were looking for Nes- 
bitt to get on to the birds, the covey flushed wild about one 
hundred yards to the rear, The dogs, sent in the direction of 
their flight, were some time in locating them. When they 
were found the dogs did not do any brilliant work, being no 
doubt rattled by a jack rabbit, which started from the grass 
near by. The birds were fushed in high grass, After this 
GisAD Ege ne ey the dogs were again sent away in pasture to 
try the scattered birds. Soon Lufra got a point. Nesbitt 
fiushed a single and Lufra behaved wellto wing, A little 
further on Rod came on to atrail, and, cover being very short, 
birds flushed wild, Sent on, Lufra was bent on pointing 
and came upon a single and stood it in her best shape. WNes- 
bitt flushed and killed; dog steady, retrieved to order. With 
this good work by Lufra, the judges called a halt and gave 
her the heat and with it the first money. 

There could be but one winner of first money, and it fell 
to the best dog. The very best dog sometimes meets with 
an accident while running up through the series and gets 
let out, but it is very true that a poor dog cannot win. The 
bitch Lufra ran six races, and came out in each with a ma- 
jority of points that carried her to the front, Rod, winner 
of second, is a fine specimen of the liver and white pointer. 
There has been arivalry going on for the past two years, 
and the pointer men have vainly tried to breed such dogs as 
would equal in the field the qualities of the finest setter, 
and they are getting there. Last year the first place in the 
All-Aged Stake was taken by a Croxteth pointer, and the 
first and second places In the Derby were won by pointers. 
Malite, the winner of first, was a litter sister to Red, while 
Belle, the winner of second, was by Beaufort out of Ger- 
trude. Whilethe setter dogs still lead the procession at the 
National trials, the pointer is leading at the West, and we 
predict the day as not far distant when the pointer will take 
his place alongside the setter, and at least have same part 
at the front, 

SUMMARY. 
First Series, 

NATALIA (J, Hayward, Jy.), black, white and tan bitch 

(Gladstone—Donna J.), 


beat 
Dick BERwYN (H. P, Dillon), black, white and tan dog 
(Dashing Berwyn—Vanity Fair). 


Dick B. (J. L. Case, Jr), black and white dog (McKinney 
—F lossy). 
beat Ue 
Krurp (Castleman Kennels), liver and white dog (Meteor 
—Del)), 


CORNERSTONE (J. W. Blythe), liver and white dog (Meteor 
—<Accitlent), 


beat | 
Buitz BURGLAR D. (W. B. Smith), black, white and tan 
dog (Burglar—Queen Dido), 


Rop (Castleman Kennel), liver and white dog (Meteor— 
Dell), 


beat 
Dick T. (N. B. Nesbitt), black and white dog (Cashier— 
Flake). 


Crow (J. R. Daugherty), black dog (Starr’s Broncho—W ad- 
dell’s Fan), ae 
cat, 


CouUNTEss LLEWELLIN (G. H. Laughten), lemon_and white 
bitch (Drnid—Princess Draco). 


BRIDGEPORT (E. E. Pray), black, white and tan dog (Dash- 
ing Monarch—V annette), fee 
hea 
Parsy D. (R. C., Van Horn), red dog (Lord Dufferin—Queen 
Bess). 


Lurra (N. B. Nesbitt), blue belton and tan bitch (Dog 
W hip—Jiuno), 


heat 
Kine BELTON (J. I. Case, Jr.), blue belton dog (Count Noble 
—Rosalind), 


NELLIE TRUE (A. J. Gleason), whiteand liver bitch (Robert 
le Diable—Dixie), 
beat 
Don BURGLAR D. (G. H. Laughten), black, white and tan 
dog (Burglar—Queen Dido), 


Spot BELTON (J. I. Case, Jr.), blue belton bitch (Dick B.— 
Belle Belton) a bye. 


Second Series. 
Spot Belton beat Natalia. 
Cornerstone beat Dick B. 
Rod beat Crow. 
Lufra beat Bridgeport. 
Nellie True, a bye. 5 

Third Series. 
’ Spot Belton beat Nellie True. 

Rod beat Cornerstone. 


Lutra, a bye. oe 
Fourth Series. 

Lufra beat Spot Belton. 

Rod, a bye, 


: Fifth Series 
Lufra beat Rod. 


ABOUT A PUG.—One of the funniest things in connec- 
tion with recent shows was the antics of aJerseyman named 
Bannister or Ballister, part proprietor of a pug that didn’t 

et the first prize. Bannister or Ballister thereupon wrote a 

ong yarn of his woes and dispatched it to the World, The 
next morning he bounced out early and spent two cents to 
look for himself in print. Having in this vain search, 
which was kept up for afortnight or two, added one copy a 
day to the circulation of our esteemed million-and-a-halia- 
week contemporary, the PE PrOnEetOr gave it up in dis 
gust, and sent the story of his wrongs to a Western sheet, 
where it promptly appeared in the same issue with a com 
mendatory notice of an institution for feeble-minded youth, 
Its final appearance in print aroused in Bannister or Ballis- 
ter emotions like those that filled the gravy-basted breast of 
the Alcayde’s old rooster, when, restored to life by the 
blessed Santiago, he and his mate uprose re-headed and re- 
feathered from the platter— 


Cluck! cluck] cried the Hen, right merrily then 
The Cock his clarion blew, 

Full glad was he to hear again 
His own cock-a-doo-del-dool 


PHILADELPHIA CLUB TRIALS. 
[From a Special Correspondent.) 


REDHERIGA, Del., Nov, 15.—The third annual field trials 
F of the Philadelphia Kennel Club were commenced here 
this afternoon. The drawings for the All-Aged Stake were 
as follows; 5 ; : ’ 

Vo.Lury (B. Ridgway), English setter bitch (Antic—Princess 


pee against ; 
MoLLIE BAwn (Chas. Thompson) Irish setter bitch (Glencho 
—Biddy). 


CREOLE (I. H, Roberts), Irish setter bitch (Grafton—Meg), 
Grouse (M, Richards (English setter dog (Grouse—Leda), 


CAsSsINO GLADSTONE (EH, Comfort) English setter bitch 
(Gladstone—Countess Druid), 
against 
Kyos (G. Schreiber), English setter dog (Grouse—Flora,. 
VICTORIA (James #, Stovell), Irish setter bitch (Berkley— 
Nora). 
against ue 
WE CLARA (HE. W. Jester), English setter bitch (Count 
Noble—Dashing Romp). 


BRUCE (I. H. Roberts), Irish setter dog (Hlcho—N orem), 


aqaiwnst 
LEIGH DoAnn TT. (W. H, Child), Ivish setter bitch 
(Chief—Leigh Doane), 


Nervi (Chas. Thompson), Irish setter bitch (Glencho— 
eS8). 

) against 
JESSIE (I. H, Roberts), Irish setter bitch. 


DaAtsy (I. H, Roberts), Irish setter bitch [(Chief—Leigh 
Doane), a bye. 

Owing to delay only one heat could be decided. To ex- 
pedite matters Col. B. Ridgway was selected to judge 
one brace, Cassino Gladstone and Knob, while C. J, Peshall 
took Volley and Mollie Bawn to a different locality. Neither 
of the heats have been decided. Volley and Mollie Bawn 
were ordered up after being down one hour, no birds being 
found. Darkness interfered with Mr. Ridgway’s_ pair. 
Grouse and Creole, being ordered down by Mr. Peshall, ran 
a capital heat, both doing excellent work. Creole, handled 
by T. Predmore, and Grouse by Shewbrook, Down, one and 
a half hour; heat awarded to Grouse. The trials were opened 
by the All-Aged Stakes. The club is well represented by 20 


members, 
SECOND DAY. 


FREDERICA, Del., Nov. 16.—No good work was done yester- 
terday, but the results of to-day’s running were much more 
satisfactory, The day was delightful and an early start was 
ae the party leaving the Delaware House before 8 
o’clock, 


VOLLEY AND MOLLIE BAWN, 


Mr. C. J. Peshall, judge for Mr. Ridgway’s Volley and 
Mr. Thompson’s Mollie Bawn, were the first brace put down 
to decidethe unfinished heat of yesterday. It was nearly 
an hour before birds were found in some scrub oaks. Here 
Volley pointed false and Mollie backed. Soon after Mollie, 
who was not under good control, flushed a bevy, and a little 
later Volley pointed and Mollie refused to back, passed him 
and flushed. The heat was given to Volley. 


CASSINO GLADSTONE AND KNOB. 


Colonel Ridgway was chosen to judge this brace, and a 
long walk was had before birds were found. Knob failed to 
do anything and declined to back, while Cass made several 
points and easily won the heat. 


VICTORIA AND WEE CLARA. 


Mr, Peshall ordered down this brace, and no birds were 
found until they were sent into a piece of woods where a 
scattered bevy had taken refuge. Here Victoria pointed and 
held her point staunchly while Clara was called up to back. 
This she did, but not until she was close to Victoria. The 
birds were flushed and two Killed, which Victoria retrieved 
in good style, thus winning the heat. 

LEIGH DOANE II. AND BRUCE. 


Mr. Child’s Leigh Doane II. and Bruce were judged by 
Mr. Perey ©. Ohl. Leigh was the first to find and pointed 
nicely. Bruce backed, but not very well. Leigh soon found 
again and pointed, and Bruce drew by her. She then 
pointed again and a bird was killed which she retrieved very 
nicely, winning the heat. 

NELLIE AND JESSIE. 

This brace were not on the ground when called and so did 

not run. 
Second Series. 
LEIGH DOANE II. AND VICTORIA. 


This heat was marked by flushes on the part of each dog, 
but some good work on scattered birds followed. Vie re- 
fused to back once, Then she pointed and the bird was 
killed. Turning toward the hotel for dinner the dogs had a 
good chance to show speed and style in the open, and Vic- 
toria was far ahead in ranging and style, while Leigh pot- 
tered. After dinner the heat was continued, Vic making a 
flush and then a point, which was backed by Leigh. After a 
spin in the open, in which Victoria showed much the most 
style, they were ordered up and the heat given to her. 


GROUSE AND VOLLEY. 


Only one point was made in this heat and that by Grouse, 
who beat Colonel Ridgway’s Volley without difficulty. 


CASSINO GLADSTONE AND DATSY 


were how put down, but before anything was done it became 
too dark to run and they were ordered up, to go down again 


in the morning. 
SUMMARY. 
First Series. 
Volley beat Mollie Bawn. 
Cassino Gladstone beat Knob. 
Victoria beat Wee Clara. 
Leigh Doane I. beat Bruce. 
Second Series. 
Victoria beat Leigh Doane II. 
Grouse beat Volley, 


NATIONAL FIELD TRIAL ENTRIES. 


ALL-AGE STAKE, 
SETTERS. 

GLADSTONE’S Boy (Dr. Geo. G. Ware), black, white and 
. tan dog (Gladstone—Sue), 

SPORTSMAN (J. W. Murnan), black, white and tan dog 
(Gladstone—Sue). 

CuickAsAw (P. H. & D. Bryson), black, white and tan 
dog (Gladstone—Sue). 

Pret GLADSTONE (P. H. & D. Bryson), black, white and 
tan bitch (Gladstone—Sue), 

Dawn GLADSTONE (P. H. & D, Bryson), black, white and 
tan dog (Gladstone—Sue), 

LILLIAN (P. H. & D. Bryson), black, white and tan bitch 
(Gladstone—Sue). . 

GAY GLADSTONE (B, P. Holliday), orange and white bitch 
(Gladstone—F lorence). ; : 

JESSE GLADSTONE (H, E, Hamilton), orange and white 
dog (Giadstone—Swaze). 


ee 


AS A 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Nose (T. L. Martin), white, black and tan bitch (Maxwell 
—JunolIl.). 
Bripgpporr (i. EK, intl white, black and tan dog 
(Dashing Monarch —Vinetta 
PrRiIncEsSs HELEN (Ramapo Kennels), orange and white 
bitch (Thunder—Bessie). 
PRINCE IMPERIAL (Ramapo Kennels), orange and white 
dog (Emperor F'red—Bessie). ; 
CLIFFORD (Ramapo Kennels), black, white and tan dog 
(Emperor Fred—Fairy Belle). Se 
DAIsy F. (R. M. Dudley), orange and white bitch (Gleam 
—Dean),. 
Beneasoted (W. R. Huntington), black, white and tan dog 
(Prince Royal—Nettie). ’ : 3 ’ 
NED (Joel J. Carter), orange and white dog (Cid—Victoria). 
LEE B, (A. F. McKinney), orange and white dog (Count 
Rapier—Kate B.), oy 
Bos GATES (*Vyte Bedford), black, white and tan dog (Count 
Rapier—Belle of Hatchie). ‘ 
OBLE O, (B, M. Stephenson), black, white and tan dog 
(Count Rapier—Belle of SHEN b ‘ 
LApy G. (B. M. Stephenson), black, white and tan bitch 
(Coleman’s London—Belle of Hatchie). : . 
BEN Hit (B. M. Stephenson), black and white dog (Druid 
—Ruby). 
sae S. (B. M. Stephenson), black, white and tan bitch 
(Dashing Berwyn—Romp). , 
DAD WILSON (Latonri Kennels), black, white and tan dog 
(Cambridge—Dido IT.). { 
LuFrrA (N. B. Nesbitt), blue belton and tan bitch (Dog 
Whip—Harrison’s Juno). : 
JACK CADE (lH, V. Hale), black, white and tan dog (Lug 
Dhu—Mollie C.). ; 
Ns B. Shattuce), liver and white dog (Cambridge— 
Dido II.). 
JuNo A. (Memphis & Avent Kennels), black and white 
bitch (Druid—Ruby). ‘ 
CANADA PEG (Memphis & Avent Kennels), black, white 
and tan (Cambridge—Marchioness, Peg). 
DorA (J. H. O’ Reilly), red bitch _(Box—Rowena), 
Hae D. (R. C. Van Horn), red dog (Lord Dufferm—Queen 
ess). 


. 


POINTERS, 


HOD (Castleman Kennel), liver and white dog (Meteor— 
ell). 

Krupp (Castleman Kennel), liver and white dog (Meteor— 
Dell). 

ConsoLAtron (C. H. Odell), orange and wite dog (Bang 
Bang—Grace IJ,). { 

TAMMANY (F’, R. Hitchcock), lemon and white dog (Tory— 
Moonstone). ; 

BANG BANG (Westminster Kennel Club), orange and white 
dog (Bang—Princess Katte), ; 

RICHMOND (John E. Gill), orange and white dog (Vande- 
vort’s Don—Beulah). 

Don’s Dor (John EB. Gill), lemon and white bitch (Vande- 
vort’s Don—Cremorne). 


CHAMPION STAKE. 


RODERIGO (Memphis & Avent Kennels), black, white and 
tan setter dog (Count Noble—Twin Maud). ; 

PAUL GLADSTONE (Memphis & Avent Kennels), black, white 
and tan setter dog (Gladstone—Layalette). 

GATH’s MARK (J. N. Maclin), black, white and tan setter 
dog (Gath—Gem). : ; i 

The secretary’s address is B. M, Stephenson, High Point# 
N.C. B. M. STEPHENSON. 


MASTIFFS. 


Haditor Forest and Stream: 
Fiddle, dee dee! ‘ 
Hunton, Pa., Nov. 12. 


NEWS FROM HIGH POINT. 


OTHING of importance has transpired during the past 
week, except that yesterday we had a glorious rain 
which insures a very favorable condition of affairs for the 
trials. Messrs. Donner and Gregory, of New York, and Dr. 
Williams, of Springfield, Mass., are the only arrivals during 
the week. Several more are expected in a day or two and by 
Wednesday there will be quite a crowd. I am taking kindly 
to my training and am doing a fair amount of work, and 
although I have not yet developed the requisite rate of speed 
necessary for field trial work, | hope, with judicious hand- 
ling, to start on Thursday in first-class form. Until yester- 
day all iny work has been on quail. We have found them 
more plentiful than I haye ever known them to be here, and 
our sport has been all that we could wish. Yesterday it 
rained all the morning and although the weather at noon 
was threatening, seven of us, seduced by wonderful tales of 
fabulous numbers of turkeys, concluded to brave the warring 
elements and go for them, Taking teams we drove about 
four miles to the range, and forming our lines in _ battle 
array to beat down the creek on each side, we “‘let slip the 
dogs of war’ (which was old Shot) and started through the 
pines toward the lower end, where we arrived with the loss 
of only one man. He was soon found, however, but as 
it was raining cats and dogs we abandoned further 
turkey hunting and hunted shelter under the spreading 
pines. Our trees soon began to leak and we sought others, 
and continuing to change we soon had the entire forest leak- 
ing like a sieve. As soon as we had become as wet as we 
could be we started for the teams. It was now raining pitch- 
forks, but we trudged on serenely confident that no matter 
what came we could be no worse off outside, and that in any 
event we were as dry as powder inside. As we came out of 
the woods wesaw a magnificent (I believe that is the word) 
gobbler. He also saw us, and as some of his family have 
been known to leave under such conditions, he was in a few 
brief seconds but a beautiful vision of the past. We stood 
there spellbound, seven souls with but a single thought, 
seven hearts that beat as twenty-one. Old Shot, however, 
did his duty bravely and charged the enemy at his best 
speed, but nimble steps and frantic yelps failed to make the 
charge of shot any more effective than those that remained 
quietly in our guns. Defeated and cast down we formed in 
line and followed on in the direction he had taken, and soon 
one division of our forces routed him from the sedge grass 
and at once opened fire at long range, but notwithstanding 
their best efforts we shall dine upon roast beef to- 
morrow. Some of us had taken the wise precaution 
to bring rubber coats, and it was with deep feelings of 
satisfaction that we found that not a drop of rain 
had fallen upon them, as the driver, with a wisdom that 
only comes to the gifted, had placed them under an over- 
coat. To-day, in company with Mr. A, EH, Smith and Dr. 
Williams, I have enjoyed the best day among the quail that 
ever fell to my lot. We drove about seven miles to the farm 
of a gentleman who had kindly invited us to shoot over his 
grounds. We had with us Mr, Smith’s Irish dog Birdo and 
a nine months old pointer owned by Dr. Williams that had 
only been hunted one day previously. Birdois the best Irish 
dogthat I have ever seen afield, and much of his work to- 
day was of a high order of merit. His tail action when on 
point that I mentioned last week was lacking, and nearly all 
his points were quite rigid and stylish. The puppy also 
covered himself with glory and gave flattering promise of 
future usefulness. We found some fifteen large bevies of 
fine, strong birds and brought home a fair bag, and better 
than this, recollections of the glorious day on the stubbles 
and among the fragrant pines that will long live in memory 
as one of the most delightful of many delightful dave afield. 
HADOW,. 


W. WADE. 


THE STAFFORD SHOW.—Stafford Springs, Conn., Nov 
15.—Editor Forest and Stream: We are much surprised at 
the complaint of August Belmont, Jr., in your paper of Nov. 
lil agains this club. Mr, Belmont’s first letter asking for our 
premium list, etc., cameto us unsolicited, We have never 
attempted to deceive him in any particular, and we would 
be much pleased to have him hand to the FOREST AND 
STREAM every letter that he has ever received from any mem- 
ber of this club, with a request that you state to your readers 
‘fearlessly’? whether in your opinion there has been any at- 
tempt to “deceive,” ‘‘victimize,”’ etc. Weexpected that Mr. 
James Mortimer would judge the sporting dogs, but he was 
obliged to decline on account of the pressure of his own 
business, and we afterward secured the services of Mr. Tall- 
man. to the statement that Mr. Tallman remarked 
when he judged the dogs “that he knew nothing about fox- 
terriers,” we find upon inquiry that no member of this club 
ever heard him make any such statement, but on the con- 
trary, when. he finished his judging, he stated plainly to all 
present, that if any person desired to take any exception to 
his awards, he was willing that they should appease to any 
competent judge to say whether he was right in his decision, 
but no appeal was taken. Itwas not for this club to ask 
the judge to award the premiums against his own judg- 
ment, and we have neverdone it under any circumstances, 
foritis our intention to give equal and exact judgment to 
all, whether rich or poor. We made all of our arrangements 
to get out a printed list of entries, butas the time of closing 
the entries was only three days before the bench show, we 
were unable to doit, Mr. Belmont’s own entries were not 
received until the day before the show. The tent was a 
large and serviceable one, free from all rents (as per affidavit 
inclosed), and being closed at night, was warm and com- 
fortable; in fact, many of the owners of dogs preferred the 
tent to a close building, for that season of the year, and we 
have yet to hear of a single dog that has suffered inany way 
from the exposure. We have contracted for a building, to 
be finished before the next season, which for convenience 
and comfort will not be excelled by any in the country, but 
we shall not even then be able to promise first premiums to 
every exhibitor, neither do we expect to hold a bench show 
ree there will not be some “‘kickers.”—STAFFORD KENNEL 

LUB, 


WESTERN FIELD TRIALS ASSOCIATION.—The an- 
nual election of officers in the Western Field Trials Associa- 
tion was held in the Henry House parlors, and resulted in 
the following named members being selected to serve for 
the ensuing year: President, A. A. Rue ae of Kansas City; 
First Vice-President, Theo, Mosher, of Abilene, Kansas; 
Second Vice-President, EK. H. Pray, of Denver, Col.; Third 
Vice-President, EK. F. Stoddard, of Dayton, O.; Secretary 
and Treasurer, R. C. Van Horn, of Kansas City. Executive 
Committee—A. A. Whipple, Theo. Mosher, E. E. Pray; E. F. 
Stoddard, R. C. Van Horn, A, C. Walmsley, Louis Kunz 
H. P. Dillon, J. W. Munson and L. H. Faulkner. Board o 
Appeals—G. D. Huling, J.I. Case, Jr., RK. M. Hutchings, 
E. &, Sterling and G. W. C. Rohrer. 


AMERICAN FOX-THRRIER CLUB STUD DOG STAKE 
OF Pelee ae es are the entries in the American Fox- 
Terrier Club’s stud dog stake of 1887, the entries haying 
closed Noy. 1: H. K. Bloodgood’s Clover Turk (Mixture— 
Spite), August Belmont, Jr.’s Bacchanal (The Belgravian— 
Bedlamite), Regent Vox (Tackler—Sandy Vic). Ed. Kelly’s 
Scarsdale (Joker—Hlla), Clover Spice (Spice—Poppy). Kelly 
& Hoey’s Valet (Venetian—Vinaigrette), Shovel iSpaten 
Roseleaf), Ear] Leycester (Spice—Dame). R. de Koven’s 
Stableford Joe (Corinthian—Jenny). L, & W. Rutherfurd’s 
Splauger (Dickon—Sutton Veda), John E. Thayer’s Mixture 
(Spice—Fairy 3), Raby Jack (Mixture—Shame), Belgrave 
nee Crerere Jerry—W asp).—AUGUST BELMONT, JR., 

res, A. BY, TC. 


AMERICAN KHNNEL CLUB.—Bergen Point, N. J. 
Noy, 12.—Notice to the delegates tothe American Kennel 
Club: You are hereby notified to attend a meeting of the 
Executive Committee of this club, to be held at the Hoff- 
man House, New York, on Monday, December 6, at 12 
o’clock, noon. As matters of importance will be presented 
requiring immediate action, you are hereby requested to be 
present. By order of the President.—A. P. VREDENBURGH, 
Secretary. Noy. 17.—The vote of the delegates upon the ad- 
mission of the Stafford Kennel Club tothe American Kennel 
Club, resulted in its rejection.—A. P. VREDENBURGH, Secre- 
tary. 


BOSTON SHOW.—New England Kennel Club, Hotel 
Boylston, Boston, Nov. 11, 1886.—Hditor Forest and Stream : 
The New England Kennel Club have secured Mechanic’s 
Hall, in which their show was held last spring, and claim the 
dates April 5, 6,7 and 8, 1887, for their third annual bench 
show. The following gentlemen have been appointed the 
bench show committee: Jean Grosvenor, Chairman; F. L, 
Weston, Secretary; A. W. Pope, EF. Blackwood Fay, W. O. 
Partridge, J. W. Newman.—F.. L. WESTON, Secy. 


BENCHING AT SHOWS.—New York Nov. 4.—Editor 
Forest and Stream: My company is now prepared to under- 
take the benching and feeding of dog shows in the same 
manner as they do in England, using the open wire work 
benching. Our contract would include the making of the 
judging rings, supplying of the prize tablets, numbers, the 
straw and sawdust, and disinfectant; and the prices at which 
we do this work would secure an immense saying to any 
club with whom we contract.—G. G. CLEATHER, Manager. 


COLUMBUS SHOW.—Columbus, O., Noy. 8.—Editor 
Forest and Stream: We will have a bench show in con 
nection with the Ohio State Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock 
Se oat ee exhibition, Jan. 17 to 21, 1887.— WILL. PF. KNELL 

upt. 


KENNEL NOTES. 


Notes must be sent on prepared blanks, which are fur- 
nished free on receipt of stamped and addressed envelope. 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound for retaining duplicates 
are sent for 30 cents. 

NAMES CLAIMED, 
s" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Oscar, Ossian, Oswald aud Osmond. By Mrs. Geo. Shepard Page 
Stanley, N. J., for dark brindle deerhound dogs, whelped Uct. 24 
1886, by Dunrobin (A.K.R. 1236) out of Shelloch (A.K.R. 2214). 

Barney. By Phelps Smith, Plattsburg, N. Y., for orange tawny 
ee Pee ee whelped 80, 1886, by Nero (A.K.R. 3762) out of Ruth 

Pomery See. By Clifton Kennels, Jersey Clty, N. J.,for liverand 
white pointer dog, whelped Aug. 3, 1886, by Graphic (A.K.R. 2411 
out of Jane. 

Monitor. By John Turnbull, Brooklyn, N. Y., for orange tawny 
and white St. Bernard dog, whelped Sept. 18, 1886, by Nero (A.K.R. 
3762) out of Flora IL. (A.K.R. 3149), 

Jersey Tria. W. H. Joeckel, Jr., Hoboken, N. J.. for white 
with black and tan spots, fox-terrier bitch, whelped Oct. 3, 1885, 
by Bruce (Terror—Tassel ) out of Nellie (Plippant, ASR, 528— 
Jaunty, A.IK.R. 2696). 

Charlotte. By Hiram Card, Elora, Ont., for black and tan fox- 
hound bitch, ues, May 26, 1886, by imported Jumbo (Sulian— 
Castaway) out of Spot (Loud—Beauty): 

Chase. By Hiram Card, Elora, Ont., for pier and tan 


beagle dog, whelped April 25, 1886, by Blue Cap (Blue Cap—Blue 
Bell) out of Chimer (A.K.R. 669). 
Mayflower. By Hiram Card, Elora, Ont., for black, white and 


2, 1886, by Blue Cap (Blue Cap— 
Ranger (imported Ranger— Tnperted Seana 2 


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Roy and Tiny. By Mignon Kennels, Cortland, N. Y., for liver 
and white cocker spaniel dog and black bitch, whelped June 1i, 
1886, by Kiddlewink (A.K-R. 997) out of Mignon (A.K.R. 1002). 

Dash IT. By Oakdale Kennels, Westbrook, Conn., for orange 
and white English setter dog, whelped March, 1886, by imported 
Dash out of Dolly II. (Scot—Maud), 

Bessie. By Oakdale Kennels, Westbrook, Conn,, for black, 
white and ticked Llewellin setter bitch, whelped. May 16, 1886, by 
Dake (Dan Purcell—Rake’s Bess) out of Vie (Ted Llewellin— 
Blanche Lewis), 

Jessié. By Oakdale Kennels, Westbrook, Conn., for lemon and 
white Llewellin setter bitch, whelped May 16, 1886, by Duke (Dan 
Purcell—Rake's Bess) out of Vie (Ted Llewellin—Blanche Lewis), 


BRED, 
{= Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 
Dudley Rage—Regent Vox. EF. ©. Wheeler’s (London, Ont.) fox- 


terrier bitch Dudley pee (Pickle Il.—Frantic) to A. Belmont, 
Jr.’s Regent Vox (Tackler—Sandy Vic), Noy. 4. 

Lady Pluto—Doc. Geo. H. Whitehead’s (Trenton, N. J.) cocker 
spaniel bitch Lady Piuto (Obo II.—Blackie III.) to American 

ocker Kennels’ Doc (Young Obo—Rose Obo), Nov.9. 

Nell—Don Quixote. A.H. Aldrich’s (Melrose, Mass.) pointer bitch 
Nell (Ritchie—Nell) to F, W. White’s Don Quixote (Robin Adair— 
Lady Belle), Oct. 27. 

Fan IL—Witliam Tell. H. J. Bates’s (Webster, Mass.) pointer 
biteh Fan II, (Water's Duke—Fan) to C, A. Parker’s William Tell 
(A.K.R. 2640), Oct. 21. 

Daphne K-—Don Quixote. FE. W. White's (Worcester, Mass.) 
pointer bitch Daphne K. (Prince—Chip) to his Don Quixote (Robin 
Adair—Lady Belle), Nov. 11. 

Devonshire Queen—Knickerhocker. Floyd Vail’s (Jersey fees 

._J.) pointer bitch Deyonshire Queen (A.K.R. 3127) to G, L, 
Wilms’s Knickerbocker (A.K.R. 19), Noy. 10. 

Grook—Sultan. J. M. Bloomfield’s (New York) anes setter 
sa Co EE ES od to his Sultan (Ted Llewellin—Queen 

ess), Nov. 8. 

Princess Helene—Buckellew. Ramapo Kennels’ (Mahwa, N. J.) 
English setter bitch Princess Helene (Thunder—Bessie) to W. A. 
Coster’s Buckellew (A.K.R. 30), Nov. 10. 

WHELPS. 

ts" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks, 

Shelloch. Mrs. Geo. Shepard Page's (Stanley, N. J.) deerhound 
biteh Shelloch (A.K.R. 2214), Oct. 24, ten (four dogs), by her Dun- 
robin (A.K.R. 1236). J . : 

Nellie D. J. H. Jewett's (Worcester, Mass.) pointer bitch Nellie 
D. (Vandevort's Don—Daisy B.), Oct. 5, five (two dogs), by C. A. 
Parker’s William Tell (A,K.R. 2640). i 

Nellie. Oakdale Kennels’ (Westbrook, Conn.) pointer bitch Nellie 
Steeler epite H Oct. 6, eight (four dogs), by their Young Faust 
Clipper—Bow Queen), ; 

Sparkle IT. Oakdale Kennels’ (Westbrook, Conn,) cocker spaniel 
bitch Sparkle IT. (Punch eee Sept. 30, six (three dogs), by 
A. McDonald's Earl ee Jr.—Black Garrie). ~ 

Nellie II. C, Fred Crawford’s (Pawtucket, R. 1.) English setter 
bitch Nellie II, (Count Noble—Roseland), Noy. 5, six (four Hoes): 
by Blackstone Kennels’ Foreman (Dashing Monarch—Wairy IL). 


SALES. 
(= Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks, 


Rush. Black, white and tan beagle dog, whelped July 17, 1885, 
by Rattler out of Lady, by Hiram Card, Elora, Ont., to J. Stewart, 
Alliston, Ont. 4 . 

Highfiyer,. Black, white and tan foxhound dog. age and pedigree 
not given, by Hiram Card, Elora, Ont.,; to n Shaafer, same 

ace, 

EE TUTB DIES Black, white and tan beagle dog, whelped April 25, 
1886, by Blue Cap out of Chimer, by Hiram Card, Elora, Ont., to 
Frank Dalby. same place. ; ; 

Midnight. Black cocker spaniel bitch, whelped Aug. 27, 1886, by 
Black Pete out of Queen Obo emrt 3082), by American Cocker 
Kennels, Camden, N. J., to Caleb W. Wilson, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Village Belle. White, black and_tan fox-terrier bitch, age not 
given, by Valo out of Beauty, by W. R. Bingham, Toronto, Ont., 
to Frank C. Wheeler, London, Ont. 

Mercedes. Orange tawny and white smooth-coated St. Bernard 


bitch, whelped July, 1886 (A.K.R, 3272), Ne Dr. W. H. Arrowsmith, 
Jersey City, N. J., to W. H. Joeckel, Jr., Hoboken, N. J 


Tony Tell. Liver and white pointer dog, whelped July 23, 1886. 
by William Tell (A.K.R. 2640) out of Roxy Vera, by C. A. Parker, 
Worcester, Mass., to C. H. de Rochemont, Newburyport, Mass. 

Gypsy Boy. Black and white cocker spaniel dog, whelped June 
11, 1886, by Kiddlewink (A.K.R. 997) out of Mignon (A.K.R. 1002), by 
ee Kennels, Cortland, N. Y., to J. A. Banta, Johnstown, 


Daisy K. Lemon and white pointer bitch, whelped June 20, 1886, 
by Bob out of Daphne K., by F. W. White, Worcester, Mass., to C. 
3. Dodge, Leiscester, Mass. _. , 
Adonis. White, liver markings, pointer 
1884, by Prince out of Chip, by F. W. White, 
Dr. H. H. Fuller, Charlestown, Mass. , 
Rose. Black cocker spaniel bitch, whelped June 11, 1886, by Kid- 
dlewink (A.K.R. 997) out of Mignon (A.K.R. 1002), by Mignon Ken- 
nels, Cortland, N. Y., to Jacob Brombach, eee IPae 
Dick, Black and white cooker spaniel dog, whelped June 7, 
1886, by Kiddlewink (A.K.R. 997) out of Gretchen (A. -R. 996), by 
Sea Kennels, Cortland, N. Y., to Jacob Brombach, Philadel- 
a, Pa. : 
- Demeter and Danaides. Fawn mastiff bitches, age not given, by 
Montgomery out of Beda, by Dr. J. Frank Perry, Boston, Mass., 
to A. Gerald Hull, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. F | 
William Tell (A.K.R. 2640)—Roxry Vera Ha Liver and white 
ointer dogs, whelped July 23, 1886, by C. A. Parker, Worcester, 
resne one each to J. H. Jewett. and Chas. Crompton, same place, 
and Atwood Collins, Hartford, Conn. 

Kiddlewink (A.K.R. 997)—Mignon (A.K.R. 1002) whelps. Cocker 
spaniels, whelped June 11, 1886, by Mignon Kennels, Cortland 
pov eey black bitch to John BH. Weston, Utica, N. Y., and liveran 
white dog and black and white bitch to R, A. Edgerton, Little 


dog, whelped May 24. 
iareester, Mass., to 


Rock, Ar 
Bob—Daphne EK. whelps. Pointers, whelped June 20,1886, by F. 
W. White, Worcester, Mass., a black and whitedog to R. B. 


Dodge, same place, and a liver and white bitch to G. W. Amory, 
Boston, Mass. 4 f 

Vic. Black, white and tan Llewellin setter bitch, whelped Sept. 
13, 1884, by Ted Lieweliin out of Blanche Lewis, by Oak ale Ken- 
nels, Westbrook, Conn., to A. McDonald, Rockland, Me. . 

Dash. Liver and white English setter dog. whelped 1881. pedi- 
gree not given, by Oakdale Kennels, Westbrook, Conn., to Charles 
Burnham, Clinton, Conn. : 

Bob. Black cocker spaniel dog, whelped July 1,1886, by Earl out 
of Black Countess, by A. McDonald, Rockland, Me., to Oakdale 
Kennels, Westport, Conn. | ; 

Dash If. Orange and white English setter dog, whelped March, 
1886, by imported Dash out of Dolly IIL, by P. G. Campbell, Brook- 
Tyn, Nn ¥., to Oakdale Kennels, Westbrook, Conn, 

Shot. Black, white and blue ticked Liewellin setter dog,whelped 
May 16, 1886, by Duke out of Vic, by Oakdale Kennels, Westbrook, 
Conn,, to W. E. Stephenson, Essex, Conn, } 

Lass 0’ Buck. Black, white and tan English setter bitch,whelped 
Tuly 25, 1886, by Buckellew (A.K.R. 30) out of Ida, by W. A. Coster, 
Flatbush, L. L, to C. L. Stuart, Olive Branch, Miss. 

Blue Chip. Orange and white English setter dog, whelped Aug, 
27, 1886, by Buckellew (A.K.R. 30) out of Nellie Druid, by W. A. 
Coster, Flatbush, L. 1., to KE. D, Keeney, Arcade, N. Y. 


DEATHS. 


Beauty. Pointer bitch (A.K.R. 2834), owned by Geo, McNeil, Jr., 
Jersey City, N. J., from distemper. 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
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J. L. B., Hast Bloomfield, N. Y.—Will you please tell me Shrou ee 
FOREST AND STREAM what the matter is with my pointer bitch, 
and how to cure her. The inside of ears, inside of legs and whole 
body generally is covered with small yellow spots which contain 
a thick, yellow matter; otherwise health is good, appetite good, 
but she is thin. Ans. You had better prick the pustules with a 
needle as they form; wash with a soft sponge, warm water and 
castile soap and dust over the surface with a powder of equal 
parts of calomel and borax. Keep the bowels in order with syrup 
of buckthorn or castor oil in teaspoonful doses and give five drops 
of Fowler’s solution of arsenic in the food night and morning. 


Don’ Surrer Corp To AccuMULATE on cold until your 
throat and lungs are in a state of chronic inflammation. 
Attack the first symptoms of pulmonary irritation with Hale’s 
Honey of Horehound and Tar, and achieve an easy victory. 


PIEE’s TOOTHACHH Drops cure in 1 minute.—Adv. 


Atitle and Crap Shooting. 


Address a communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


ASKING FOR GLORY. 


PRINGFIELD, Mass.—Iditor Forest and Stream: Your te- 


KO port, as far as it goes, of the presentation of the trophies won. 
by the teams from the Massachusetts VY. M., at the late Creed- 
moor meeting was very good. It seems tome that you devote 
considerable space of your very valuable paper to publish the 
speeches made by Lieutenant Zalinski, Colonel Rockwell, Ad- 
jutant-General Dalton and Governor Robinson; also the military 
gentlemen present, but I fail to find any mention of the men who 
were present who won the victories. Mr, Editor, if you have the 
hames of the teams from the Massachusetts V. M, who won the 
trophies at Creedmoor, and who were present at the linch and 
went to the Hollis Street Theater, Boston, will you kindly pub- 
lish them so that the marksmen of the country may see who the 
men are in this State that can shoot. Judging from your glowing 
report, one would think that no one was present at the lunch got 
up expressly for the team but officers. If my memory does not 
fail me, I think that thrée-fourths of the team were enlisted men. 
Adjutant-General Dalton, on receiving the trophies, did not ad- 
dress himself to the team at.all. He simply said: ‘* Colonel Rock- 
well and Officers.” The enlisted men who won the trophies were 
not mentioned. I think it aslight on the team, WHiy Colonel 
Rockwell and the officers should get the glory I fail to see. So far 
as I know Colonel Rockwell did nothing to help win the trophies. 
Jt seems to me that the report is in keeping with the compe- 
fitious which were carried on for places on the team, simply favor- 
itism. 

The way military matters as regards rifle shooting are carried 
on in this State is far from creditable to the officers haying charge 
of it. There is a great deal of dissatisfaction in this part of the 
State, and itis highly probable that another year will find some of 
the crack shots absent. Excuse me, Mr. Editor, for trespassing 
80 much'on your yaluable space, but I could not help noticing the 
very one-sided affair. I hope, Mr. Editor, you will favor the 
readers of your paper with the names of the Massachusetts teams 
who won at Creedmoor. It will be appreciated by all Uae fair 


play. . .V.M. 
four full report of thé Creedmoor meeting, published Sept. 23, 
gave khe scores of each man in detail. In the Hilton Trophy 
match we find the team made up of M, W. Bull, F. R. Bull, Capt. 
QO. W. Hinman, Capt. J. B. Osborn, L, Grant, C. C. Foster, Capt. J. 
P. Frost, P. D, Bartlett, M. A. Daulton, A. L. Brackett, Lieut. $.S. 
Bumstead, A. C. White. In the Inter-State match the winners 
were: M. W. Bull, F. R. Bull, R. H. Edes, W. N. Merrill, 8. 8. 
Bumstead, A. C. White; C. W. Hinman, dj, H. Osborn, Lincoln 
Grant, ©. 0. Foster, M. W. Daulton, A. L. Brackett.] 


THE BULLARD RIFLE PRIZES. 


PRINGHIELD, Mass.—The Bullard Repeating Arms Company 
of this city, to keep up the interest in rifie shooting, have 
decided to offer two of their fine rifles for competition, open to all 
rifle clubs and military companies in the Ghited States and 
Canada for the first series. Hules governing the first series of 
matches are as follows: 

Notices of entries and applications for targets should reach us 
before Dec. 11, in order that we may make the necessary arrange- 
ments to supply all with targets in time. Applicants haul 50 
be particular to state whether they enter for one or both matches, 
that the requisite number of targets may be sent them. The fol- 
lowing are the conditions: 

1. Open to all rifle clubs and military companies in the Uuited 
States and Canada. 

2. Teams to be pomtuosed of active members of local rifle clubs 
or of any regularly organized military company. 

3, Distance to be shot 200yds., strictly off-hand, 

4, Target—American field, off-hand. 

5. Any team of the National Guard or regular army of the 
United States or Canada using the rifle furnished by the State or 
Government, and Sayin the regulation six pound pull and regular 
pee sights, shall he allowed 5 points for each score of 10 shots, 
No cleaning between shots. 

6. The number of men in each team will be 10 for both matches, 

7. Sighting shots, each man 2. 

8. Scoring shots, each man 10. 

§. Match No.1 may be shot on any of the following days, viz., 
December 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25. 

10. Match No.2 may be shot January 10, 11, 12, 18, 14, 15, 1887. 

ll. Teams may select whichever of the aboye dates is most 
favorable for making their scores in the matches. 

12. Targets will be furnished competing teams by the Bullard 
Be eats Arms ©o. free on application, 2 for each match. 

13, Fifty shots only will be allowed on each target, the targets 
and score cards to be signed by the referee and president or secre- 
tary of the club, and forwarded by mail to the Bullard Repeating 
Arms Co., Springfield, Mass., U.S. A,,not later than 24 hours after 
completion of match, | 

14. The shooting will be governed by the revised rules of the 
National Rifle Association ef America, 

15. The president of each rifle club and commanding officer of 
eaeh military company will appoint a referee who shall see that 
the rules of the National Rifle Association are adhered to through- 
outeach competition. In cdse of any dispute arising the referee 
shall decide in accordance with the above rules, and if still under 
protest the referee and the captain of the team shall submit the 
TAME to the Bullard Repeating Arms Co., whose decision shall 

e final. ; 

16. Sighting shots must not be made on the scoring target. 

17. No contestant shall be permitted to shoot under an assumed 
name, ; 

18. The referee shall test the trigger-pull of all rifles before the 
matches commence. All rifles must pull 3lbs., except military, 
which will be 6lbs. 4 

19. The team making the highest score in Match No. 1 will be 
awarded an extra fine Bullard magazine rifle, .45-cal. 

20. The team making the highest score in Match No. 1 will be 
awarded an extra fine Bullard mid-range, single shot rifle. 

21. The results of the matches will be published in the FOREST 
AND STREAM as Soon as known, 

The conditions of the second series will be published as early as 
possible. Itis proposed to have an international match, open to 
the world. Prizes will be offered for teams, also a valuable indi- 
vidual gold badge to be known as the Bullard championship badge 
of the world, to the marksman making the highest individual 
score. BULLARD REPEATING ARMS CO. 


RANGE AND GALLERY. 


WILMINGTON, Noy. §—The West Philadelphia Rifle Club yis- 
ited the Wilmington Club at Schuetzen Park this afternoon. The 
cold, blustery weather made the day unfit for good rifle shooting, 
but in spite of itsome good scores were made. Teams of 7 men 
each were selectéd for the match, with Massachusetts target, 
200yds., off-hand. The scores ave as follows, out of individual pos- 
sible of 120 points and a team possible of 840: 

Wilmington Club. 


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SWC GGUS fee cetm teens oh bet bi toed 9 910 8 6 71011 8 11—39 
WHC@onnonm aiiiasses = ep snse tai 8 9 610 8 91010 & 9—87 
HM Gates. i itee. 2apertieey at 91. 3 YIN 7 8 4% 76 
EA Herel. c kien a sed ets ..3 8 868 7 912 2 210 7—62—594 

West Philadelphia Club. 

PsP OMah ese eee pees ee 111010 6 9 9 91111 197 

C H Beeler 612 8 911101011 7 9—93 
GW Miles 9 911 5 6 11—80 

IP Woods). +2....2322: 5 810 9 7 8—%5 

A Brown......-- 8 7 9 8 7 10—78 
OSMaith sos ee 6 4 7 8 ¥ 10-69 

Dr Shimywell 2512 9 5 9 7—88—563 

BLOOMING GROVE PARK, Nov. 2.—Rifle match, 200yds. 

EY WoNason.....-:.2. -- 44445—21 J Parker.....:.2-++5+---: eek, — 
ANTAPOStN i coeeteseorcetee 44334 -20 NS Smith.. -  53023—13 
Paar elit dee ee ere leat 44534—20 McCord .. ~ -02830— 8 
H M Williams........... 4552418 CJ Wills.....-.... «. 00203— 5 
Di Bacoinen esate tes ees 4344419 Olarke.......  ....--.--- a00UL— 7 


ONTARIO.—Thé Orillia Rifle Club challenges any club in On- 
tario to a match at 100 yards standing and 200 yards any positian, 
open sights, any rifle, from 6 to 20 men aside, A preference is ex- 
pressed for Beaverton, Barrie or Gravenhurst....The officers 
ot Ingersoll Rifle Association for 1887 are as follows: President, 
M.'T. Buchanan; Vice-President, A, J, McCarthy ; Range Officer, 
Beattie Patterson; Secrétary-Treasurer, George G. Bec ; Audi- 
tors, Chief Wilson, D. S. Henderson, 


BOSTON, Noy. 10—At the Massachusetts rifle ran 
there was ‘a goodly attendance of rest shooters, an Sree 
scores were made, Washburn and Francis each made full scores 
of 100 in the rest match. 


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JN Frye....- Pierre ceed F 10101010 9 1010 10 10 10— 99 
H DGVEEANICG. one peice ce ae, A 9 9 9101010 10 10 10 10— 97 
5S Wilder A btm ACES ESSE BRE R EE Te F 101010 910 9101010 9— 97 
T Oliver 
W Winchester, 
B Rudge.- 
JB Soule 
C Dickenson.,.,.. 

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Pistol Match. 

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Ae Te Bayes cus lee fae ce peeeeaees 6978 85 9 8 6 Tj %3 
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Noy. 18.—Although to-day was dark and stormy for the riflemen 


10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10—99 


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i 10101010 8 910 9 10 10—96 
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DB. Rudge; Pit aa eta 9 9101010 910 9 10—95 
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EEN Bollard SW reyc ss.tateen aan bers 10 9 8 910 § 10 10 10 10—94 
QUMOGre, BLY. fe soso Mag anad ey st mas 10 910 8 8 9101010 9—938 
AVE DOTA SOAS One pele hak iipe ee = ee ees 810 7 9101010 8 10 10—92 
NG AIA ee eters ets Wye eeureeoee 19 8 910 99 8 9 990 
D Ne sherry ati 1016 910 6 5 7-88 
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Das ktdes Dyas St ee ta so 9 4610 8 710 8 6 5—%3 
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G GC Ames (mil.), A. iii... ..esseeese 37897 7 6 5 6 566 
Brie diamnesons A... 2) 6 ean anes: 8654 7 7 7 610 969 
MS Dudley (mil.), A............. .-.. 910 5 8 6 8 6 4 5 10—6 
BO Moore (mil), A... ..... ee eee ae 6759448 5 6 86 
- Pistol Match, 
oP DPTAMCISs sh fest ieng a ++ § 6 91010-4 69 9 8 6—358 
F Carter. ......... .9 9 8 9 &41 10 5 7 9 40 
RO Moore,... . 8 9 4 8 10—89 
GM Martin.. 5 810 7 9—39 
MS Dudley... SO > oT 8e 
DB Rudge.... a 9 77 6 5-386 10 6 5 FT 7-3 
Reb ONO sees ws ChUBh ees hays 10 45 7 6-82 45 610 5 6—232 


MANCHESTER, Oct. 26.—The Manchester Rifle Club opened an 
annual fall field day atits range in West Manchester to-day and 
the occasion was one of the pleasantest in the history of the organ- 
ization. The attendance was large, the weather conditions fayor- 
able for the sport, and the contest of the most animated and 
enlivening character. There were 237 entries, which made the 
result sucessful fimancially. The conditions were e00vds., off-hand, 
rounds 5, 5 scores to count, highest possible result 250, The sum- 


Inary is appended. 
CD Palmer....45 44 42 41 45-217 EJ Drake,.....82 31 39 45 38—170 
W Morris...... 42 41 41 39 39-202 N Johnson.....35 31 34 39 31—170 


GA Leighton..44 40 39 88 40-201 BI Partridge..35 32 31 31 38—162 
AB Dodge.... 40 41 40 41 88-200 J Hodge.......30 29 28 27 28—142 
CW Lyman ...38 38 39 41 40-196 W _ Schonland.21 24 35 22 25—127 
BE Cole: . ons 35 36 42 42 88—198 S D Read......18 16 23 26 21— 99 


EJ Knowlton. .89 38 40 36 37—100. 
Medal Match—Rounds 10, possible ie 


(Ba, Gate Dat ee” §— oy 

Th Gilat: ss en ee oth § B10 16 8 BB S40 
Practice Match—Rounds 7, possible 70: 

4 310 5 5 6, 0-33 

@anVWrentehys. ydehe tee becea «cubes eres Gee bee A 3° bb 225 

3&1 2 6 5—25 


4 1 

SPRINGIIELD, Mass., Nov, 8.—The local Schuetzenverein held 
their annual fall shoot at their range in West Springfield to-day. 
The morning opened clear and bright, but before afternoon the 
sky was as Changeable as a chameleon and astrong wind blew over 
the range. The company badge for first-class marksmen was won 
by E. T. Stephens, After a good deal of controversy Sidney Bowers 
was given the second-class company badge, although he contested 
with first-class marksmen. This is the second time Mr. Bowers 
has won the badge, and the next time it will become his own 
property. The third-class society badge was won by J. Plosdorf, 
and the first prize in the sweepstakes match by A. L. Wames. In 
the first three matches a bullseye scoved 25. The result of the 

day’s shooting follows: ; 
First Class Society Shoot. 


¥T Stephens...-./.0200. 00. ciiseiv ee etree ss BL 25 19) 20 23—108 
ZC Talbot. ...0-:.)--22160 tee eeee eee teens eens 19. 19 24 23 18—103 
Aaa yA Use) ety ape ote ees ret xn E 20 22 22 17 22—103 
A Ti Hames... 22-21... cee icsss sees cess esseees 24 16 19 21 22—102 
Terao AERO D dk piace ser idan mans VW aa - 1 
CeO WOES iE cowak Pelee oe nits da) bully a Ceram 22 2 
Second Class Society Shoot. 
A [Kron....- Rey Peet ore reiek ees tere aa 24 13 10 24 15—86 
A Hallenstein....... pet wees s pee et a eile alte 1s 22 21 0 17-78 
Rieti Gh pid? wpe ae ae oe. itieewace arias ee lake 9 23 19 8 11—T0 
FACS chiulltzaee nou stes oe epee seas yrnreeeane sing sy eee i: Q—24 
Third Class Society Shoot. 
APD fotsTafOrm ek broom teorapte ePneahr eek See orp TftS. 2014 sot 
TPR VAT Ariel ihegy Peele, ay ape gr ey SEE Ree EERE 4 12 14 14 6—50 
TEU Sui aye see Sur ocer nae SR SO er er err ee ac SO or 1a 5 
PB Rolzhouser.... 555 j2.5 ti. cese posse Sees courte G0 017 9 0-26 
Gi Badin M2. 8. dyes JeUR pee oben ion fae ac eue B 0 8 8B 12—26 
MGT ST OCUGLepes Pe cre ete ren awe nk ice neuen 4 it” 0. FOR Os 2001 
Sweepstakes Match—Two scores to count, possible 0: 

|} AL Eames.. ..%7 9 8 6 $8 9 5 § §10—40—78 
Z Talbot..... 79 8 T 8—39 8 7 8 8 7—38—TT 
HE'D Stephens 2 BY 8 3 68 9 § 5—36—73 
T B Wilson. 6: 80 oS Y= 89: 67 5 7 §—33—72 
S K Hindley. 10 7 8 3 2-30 8 8 8 9 4—37—67 
By WIE RDA oucse ree 66 7 8 7-84 [4 6 7 7—31—65 


HARTFORD, Nov. 6.—The rifle match between teams of 10 from 
the Franklin Rifle Club.of this city and the Haverhill Club, was 
shot this afternoon, cach club on itsown range. Totals were ex- 
changed by telegraph and it was found that Franklin had won by 


a score of 664 to 613. The day was a bad one for shooting and the 
light at2:15 P, M., when the match began, was very bad. The scores 
of the Franklin Club were as follows: 
WW WiDuGkers i.e sapreredins- = Mehe oar tyes Ae Sh yt 
EV ANGUS abs ee cece eo sueh ee 656768 7 5 865 
eT it Pope cro atens beer ercian 7°94 6 6 8 9 S9h—72 
EH Williams....,--.-.....-.-- 10 6 7 410 910 9 9 5—80 
Gen J R Hawley......+:.0--se0s-e 445 510 510 5 0 8—60 
PB rinterie:, . evnesseseties sess saaes 6 8 9 410 6 7 6 6 464 
Guno Helfricht. 2. 2ss<ece sss 5 810 6 8 6 g 10 7 4-69 
Gito acletiee. o.- - weenie toate Fat) Abate ex 7 6 4—56 
L H Robertson.........-::----..- 6410 7 8 5 010 6 6-62 
HO tales = a poet ee seer la 8 9 6 5 8 8 010 7 4—65—664 
The regular monthly shoot for the club medal took place durin 


Warn Bits axe 2) tk sec tassae ee 11 10 1112 11 10 12 9 11 11—108 
JN Crocker, Jr..... -- . ...:11 11:10 12 12 10 11:10 10 11—108 
Wim H Gibbs........ .-..10 911 710 10 11 11 10 10— 99 
HM Levengston, Jr..,..--.......... Hd 8 8 9 9 910 bh 7 
TRALEE S Vora E ype eps sags cee Se te 12 6812 910 511 8 9 B= 

A LH vce cevtiecotbeeasde essa! Secmbleme Ta U0 TN Set eu pee aks 


RUTTER MILITIA ARMS.—To speak of the rifle practice of 
our home soldiers is sure to bring a protest against the ee aie in 
tise. One correspondent says: “You do not recognize the im- 
portance of a change of rifles. I know that some of the men who 
are “coached” could get through without help it they had good 
rifles, Lam not an expert.” although I can make a fair score, 
and l have taken rifles from men at Creedmoor and fired several 
shots without “setting on,’”and I remember one case where a 
recular army team man undertook to show me how to sight a gun 
at s00yds, He got down on his back and fired several shots with- 
out hitting the target, and then concluded that I might know how, 
but that gun was ‘no good,’ About a week since I oaned a man 
my gun to shoot with in the armoty, He made a good score the 
first time, and preyious to that he had failed twice with his own, 
[ have tried lots of guns that would not hit the bullseye unless 
they were aimed at a corner of the far et; and this was in the 
aimory, where there was 10 wind, If the State will give us better 
ms we will do hetter sliooting:” Now that the Creedmoor season 
s over; complaints are heard from nearly every city regiment, in 
regard to the exceedingly poor quality, of the fixed ahimpnition 
furnished by the State: An unusually lageb nuitibet of the ear= 
ividges failed to explode, and none of them seémed {6 contain 
powder of sufficient strength to carry a ball over the 500yd: range 
with any accuracy. This has had an_ exceedingly bad effect on 
the militia’s marksmanship record. Men will not sacrifice time 
and money by going to Creedmoor when they find that, through 
no fault of their own, if is hopeless to attempt to qualify. The 
Seventh, it is said, got over the difliculty by simpfy rejecting the 
State supply altogether, and preparing its own ammunition. 
fiyery other city regiment would haye done the same if it could 
haye borne the expense as easily, 

TORONTO, Noy, 4.—To-day the return rifle match between the 
civilian team of Owen Sound and the men of Grey Battalion was 
fired on the Hxhibition Grounds, Gwen Sound. On this occasion 
only six then on each side entered the match, the Volunteers being 
a special team selected by Capt. Telford from the Leith Company. 
Pp Hus respect the match differed from that of the 27th of May 
ast, when the men of the Volunteer team were taken from the 
whole 3ist. The conditions of the match were that the ranges 
should be 200,400 and 500yds,, 7 rounds at each range, shooting to 
be governed by resularmilitary rules. Twosighting shots allowed 
at each Tange. The day proved very unfavorable, being cold and 
Pusty, which seemed to tell strongly against the civilians’ shoot- 
thee he match resulted in a victory for the Volunteer team at 
All thejanges, As this is a victory for each party, arrangements 
are to be mado to shoot off the match somewhere EN Cet 

e tota 


Telford, 25, 28, 28; total, 76. Vanwyck, 27, 28, 
viel 23,2, 2b; total, 71 
ar 


far four of the New Hngland States have been inyaded, and the 
inost famous producers of iron-working machinery in the Hastern 
States serenely contemplate the prospect of selling out, in short 
order, everything which cau be made subservient t0 the manufac- 
ture of a weapon of war. The French Government proposes to 
establish another armory, capable of turning out at first at least 
400 perfect rifles a day, Ro accomplish this, it is stated that these 
enyoys are ordering all of the available machinery now on hand 
in the shops above named. It is understood that the negotiations 
are for immediate purchases, and not for machinery to be.made. 
To make 500 rifles a day will require $500,000 worth of machinery, 
and it will cost more than $1,000,000 in all to set this machinery in 
moiion for the production of the first 500 guns. 


A TARGET TRIP.—Reading, Pa., Noy. 10. The Fifth Ward 
Guards, of Newark, N. J., arrived here to-day on their twelfth 
anuual target excursion. They numbered 150, This afternoon the 
Guards shot with Ballard rifles at 75yds. for the gold medal offered 


by Newark’s business men, It was won by Captain W. H. Doran. 


THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared. by the Forest dnd Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries: Oorrespondents who favor us with club scores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. 


Ont., Nov: 5.—Whirlpool Shooting Club, 
No. 1-7 Canada, blackbirds: 


NIAGARA TFALLS, 
sweepstakes day, 


Suis beeper een rs ,,1101000—38 J Koch. .-......... ..,1010100—3 
i 1011100—4 “W Stroud...... coe evess LOTDIII—6 
1011110—5 ~G Rogers....... veces  LO10II0—4 
Apenon 1000010—2 Adams....... ...-......1100011—4 
0110000—2 Jenne, Jr..,.--.- pce sistas F 0010010—2 
No. 2— live pigeons: 
FIAT O Ute Gk Seen er COMO) a. INO GHG arth reerststsesciecscepen fest 1011111—6 
ENGR wt 5 2S ee ee nS OMOTIO—£ Waite: 3. ssn 1001000—2 
eff... PRE ees 2 O0WET te SABC rena acti tetera ns 1001101—4 
Smith, .... pbs nO OLI—b@litte. 72.5: aa fatthvalay 1101010—+ 
Jevolepactaer eed, peewee WMII-6 Barker.........-........ 1110001—4 
Second and fourth divided. 
No. 39 Niagara blackbirds, Canada rules: 
ROBOTS. +. s ee. wes 011110010—5 ~Shirley.........,. ..-»- L00011111—6 
STH ra teat otel-la oe T0011 —7 ~“Case........-.......... COLO Ww. 
Koeht rs 11GLOIII— 7 Whites... es 101011111—5 
Houan ...,.--LL0011010—5 + Stroud......,......- .1011900000—8 
ineeeees ey) .. .100100I10—4 Jenne, Jr.... +» 001011111—6 
Barkers) fensctt state. Q1001NIU1—5 ~Cline................4. 001011011—5 
No, 4-live pigeons, Canada rules: 
Stroud,........-. Sa ere TTD i a 7S yO Saeed ser 01111136 
Berle kris Dea a te) Sapesd on Oia Oe ea ne i dy ey 10001lw—2 
Dr Nef& ..... . L1100w—3 Jenne... 0.02.8. eat 2 101110w—£ 
STU estes essed OIA — Ga ORS as op tty seis etaetee 01010w—2 
Rogers ,... So TG Clinew fe iti.tasceteens 1111110—6 
Wo, 5-5 clay-pigeons: 
Stoud 11110—4 Koch G1010—2 
Rogers 
Smith 


BROOKLYN, Noy. 11,—The regular shoot of the Unknown Gun 
Glub at Dexter Park to-day was productive of some excellent 
scores. H. Knebel, Sr., shot remarkably well, killing 10 birds 
straight. The first prize was divided by him with Midmer and 
Monsees. Chichester, Cahill, Houseman and Pope divided second, 
and Pike, Van Staden and Knebel, Jr,, the third. In a subsequent 
sweepstake Knebel and Pope divided. first and second prize. The 
scores are as follows: 


Yards. Killed. 
Kmebel, Sr... 25.20. +-25 { Pope... sees: 
Medmer....... Meets eee " Pikes o.2.4242-- 
Monsees....--..---... 2c G VanStaden. 
Chichester...--........ Zp 6 Knebel, Jr.. 
ORM See oe haeoes AL 6 Mattair..... 
Houseman... -- 204.2242 6 Boyle..,,-....---.60+- auf. 
Sweepstake, 25yds. 

TESRte40/ 21 ha pee eee od eee SS SHOR WOVEESTT EN ote + 1a eet eee ew a 2 

Gpetenen ne sae eee Pikh site now Piper... iw 
Cliichester.......-....: (itsaereee Wan Staden.. oak 
IMonSeéS.......... 25... nities PAVE beri aty apes ve ee pre pete it een 2 
CCR rodd Ree ere eu sar lWs a ep ie 2 


ESSEX VS. MIDDLESEX.—The Essex Gun Ciub, of Newark, 
WN.J.,and the Middlesex Gun Club met in a friendly match at 
live birds on the grounds of the Middlesex Club at Dunellen, N. J., 
Thursday, Noy. ll, 15men a side, 10 birds, Middlesex Gun Club 
rules, 2iyds. rise, 5 traps. The Essex Club arrived at Dunellen in 
a special car attached to the 11:45 A. M.train, were met at the 
depot by the entertainment committee and conducted to the hotel, 
where the inher man was provided for. After which the shooting 
commenced. Capt. Quinlan, of the Middlesex, put in a strong 
squad first and obtained a lead of 5 birds, which the Essex boys 
were unable toovercome. There were many shootersfrom other 
elubs present, among these the present holder of the Jersey City 
Heights Gun Club cup, Heritage—‘Old South Paw,” as “Jacob- 
stall” calls him. “May his shadow never grow less,” for his 
heart is in the right place and as big as the moon, Duke 
was not there, but in his absence his master gave the Hssex 
boys the benefit of his skill in retrieving wounded birds. 
The birds for the firsi two squads were an average good 
lot. Those furnished for the last squad were all first-class, every 
bird starting as the eS pulled, making the crack shots on 

ll they were worth. Captain Hayes, of the 


both sides shootfor a 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Essex, showed the Middlesex boys thata rifle is not the only gtini he 
ean point, his eighth bird, the only one he lost, falling dead just 
out of bounds; and he shot a breechloader, too, Could not say as 
to whether he cleaned between every shot or not. 

The match passed off pleasantly, not a harsh word was spoken or 
a question asto the referee’s decisions, After the match the Mid- 
dlesex boys were called to one side of the patron and the Hssex 
to the other, when the referce annotinced that the Middlesex Club 
had won by a score of 110 kills to 106 for the Hssex. Captain Quin- 
jan made 4 neat speech, thanking the Essex boys for allowing 
themselves to be defeated and poe ore three rousing cheers for 
the Hssex Gun Olub. Captain Hayes responded, thanking the 
Middlesex Club for their gentlemanly treatment, and hoped for 
another meeting soon when the result would be different, ending 
with three cheers for the Middlesex Club, von Lengerke doing the 


tiger with a goose-call. 
Middlesex Gun Club. Essex Gun Club. 


First Squad. 


Gannon.:::,,...- OO0LI0ITI— 6 Freche........-.1110011011— 7 
Dickens..-....: 4100111111— 8 Poinier,,....... .1100001000— 8 
Dayie.:..cc- o21110111000— 7 Kéeniseh,,.,.,,.U1013111—10 
Williams. .:....1]1100H11— 8 Merrill... 1... AOLOOL0I0— 5 
Glark..:..:2,-.1H10100/11= 7=—36 Belcher.,........0101/1U00— 6—31 
Second Squad ; Second Squad. 
Ourley..., .:=:..1711111111—10 Rodgers. .-.--:. 1H 100010— 7 
Abboit..... --,  O010N1I— 7 Carrington. :-...1111i110— 9 
Worrest.......... OLLOLOOIII— 6 Hdwards......,.0111101101— 7 
Vorhees...-:.-- OLL01LO— 7 Witte. pe 2s. OLOONII— 7 
Hoffman........ 110111110— 8—88 Kimsey...... + -- LT10110— &—88 
Third Squad. Third Squad. 
Quinlan... ..-, J110111110— 8 Stewart.........101/111011— 8 
Dr Jobs....,.-. .1100110101— 6 Pindel..... +e LOOLOIIOI— 6 
Merve bilan: yale AL001TI01— 7 Brintwell.......19L00H11i— 7 
Gaddis.......... 0111111000— 6 W Hays.... 2... MI1101— 9 
Miller,,.,...,--- 11111 11110— 9—35 Von Lengerke..1111100011— 7—36 
DYNAMITE. 


BLOOMING GROVE PARK, Noy. 2.—Match at clay pigeons, 
second barrel to count % bird. 


W-S, Siniphy een pls Da ie ie 4% NB Montgomery..,-10101—3 
RM Montgomery.1017 0-3 HM Williams...... 0010 0—1 
Yeomans......+-... i alt proce SCOms ii lishaeeenher ge iee 10001-—2 
H W Nason,....... 1111 1—5 Fairehild.......: bette 0001 0-1 
CRATRGIE Ss ieee 1001 1-3 IP HACON,/24.2.250 mee 001001 


Canoeing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Puh. Co, 


Secretaties of canoe clubs ave requested to send to ForEs©® AND 
STREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in adyance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same. Oanoeists and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FoREST AND SPREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport, 


RESISTANCE EXPERIMENTS WITH CANOES. 


HE attention of canoeists just, now is chiefly directed to the 
development of the best possible boat both in model, build 
atid détails, and many are working hard at the problem. Fore- 
most among the builders is Mr, Rushton, who of late has been ex- 
perimenting with smooth-skins in anticipation of a_ demand for 
such boats. At his large works at Canton he has facilities for ex- 
perimenting on boats and canoes, and some time since he made a 
seties of tank trials of various models to ascertain their floating 
capacity. This fall he has attacked the canoe problem in a new 
way, and aided by the little launch Joharrie, has towed a number 
of canoes with a'spring balance, as described below. The results 
thus far are of little value, but with further experiments valuable 
data may be obtained. Perhaps the most interesting results just 
now might be had from trials with one standard canoe in racing 
(or cruising) trim by adding or reducing weight, shifting ballast 
fore and aft, raising and lowering board, coating the surface in 
various ways, with different rudders, and especially by heeling the 
canoe to yarious points. Wor some of these tests the spring balance 
might not be delicate enough, in which case the trials may be made 
by taking a certain boat as a standard for all tests. This boat will 
be made fast to one end of a light pole 10ft. or less in length, the 
boat to be tested to be made fast at the other end. The tow line is 
made fast at first_at the middle of the rod, being shifted either 
way as a trial may indicate until the canoes tow evenly. The rod 
being graduated in feet and tenths, the length of each lever is 
easily read, and a simple proportion will give the resistance of the 
model to be tested in comparison with thestandard boat. In place 
ofa boat for the latter purpose, a solid plank, of such size and 
shape as to tow about as easily as the average canoe, would be 
more convenient and accurate. It should be varnished and kept 
dry when not in use, so that its weight would always be the same, 
and it would then serve asa permanent standard of comparison 
for all canoes. Of course, the balance might still be retained in 
the tow line, and its readings would be available as at present. 
Canoeists will appreciate the good work which Mr. Rushton is 
doing for them, as his object evidently is not so much to build a 
canoe which will sell, but to build the best possible craft for Ameri- 
can canoeing, 
Editor Forest and Stream: ; . | 
T have just made a few experiments, hoping to determine the 
relative speed of certain boats and canoes. The returns are so 
conflicting that I consider nothing gained, but as the trial was 
yery interesting to me I will give you the figures, so far as relates 
to canoes. The mode of trial was to tow each boat, the tow line 
being fastened to a spring balance (tested with other scales). The 
tugboat was the launch Joharrie, carrying as even steam as possi- 
ble (90lbs.), and making six miles per hour, The course was about 
one-third of a mile, having some curve. We ran this course up 
and down two or three times for each boat. Each boat was loaded 
with i%5lbs, of shot. Two of the canoes had not the deck on (but 
timbers, etc., in) and were given 24lbs. extra weight. One end of 
line, 25 to 20ft. long. was tied to ring in bow, the other to hook of 
balance, which was fastened to launch so as to draw perfectly 
free. I had on board the engineer, a man at the wheel, and one to 
watch the balance and call off the figures—6, 644, 614, 7, 7, etc.—as 
fast as I could easily record them and as regularly as possible. In 
turning at the ends of the course, and occasionally when the tow 
steered very wild. the figures were not taken; but when it steered 
reasonably fair all were noted down. The wind blew some more 
at the beginning than the end of trial, hut quite steadily and not 
hard at any time. Once I towed Vesper stern first. 


The result shows that a man paddling applies less than 8lhs. | 


steady pullin racing. Beyond this it shows little. Below Igive 
table. ‘The first column shows number of pounds pull, the second 
the number of times each boat touched these certain points as 
called off. Ihave built a canoe both bow and stern like Vesper’s 
bow in lines. To distinguish in this trial [have called them Ves- 
per No.land2, It will be noted that the smooth Vesper seemed 
to run the easier, while the lapstreak Mohican beatthemall. Why 
this contradiction I cannot tell. . J, H. Rusaron. 


Vesper Vesper Vesper Vesper Mohican Mohican 
Pounds No.1 No.1 No, 1 No. 2 No, 2 0. 
pull. lapstreak. eae os smooth. smooth. lapstreak. smooth. 
stern for’d. 
Times. Times. Times. Times. Times. Times, 
4 — 0 13 5 4) 0 
414 —_— 0 50 It 2 0 
5 1 0 101 a4 84 0 
646 6 0 82 14 197 0 
6 54 1 101 39 lil 12 
616 53 2 70 ral 5 7) 
7 120 44 52 2 0 Ay 
Th 139 94 82 66 
8 100 145 3 156 0 197 
alg 23 4 0 98 0 80 
9 6 4 0 54 0 B+ 
96 Q 3 0 14 0 2 
10 0 1 0 4 0 2 
1046 0 0 0 1 0 0 
RHCAPITULATION. 
No.of Low High 8 greatest 
Readings. pull, pull. numbers. SS eee 
Vesper No. 1 lapsireak.., 487 5 9 T 48 29-+ 
Do. towed stern for’d.. 546 6 16 268 84 7.75 
Vesper No. 1 smooth skin. 481 4 8 5 56 6 5. 96-- 
Vesper No. 2 smooth skin. 500 4. 13, 8 849 7 .634- 
Mohican No2smooth skin. 456 6 10 68 84 7.874- 
Mohican No, 2 lapstreak.. 476. 4 64 «5 OG 6 5,31+- 


‘convey to Messrs. Richards and Brown the regrets of the € 


THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. 


ARES at this time, when the organization of the divisions amd the 
J changes necessary to complete the scheme, make it most de- 
sirable that the changes should be thoroughly discussed, it. has 
happened that a large proportion of the Executive Committee 
have been unable to be present and only 4 small minority were at 


the place of meeting. Com, Rathbun had appointed the Gilsey 

Honse, in New York, for the meeting to be held at 10 A... M. om 

Noy, 13, and a full attendance was expected, but at the last 

moment many were prevented from attending. Com. Rathbur | 
himself was unable to leave Desefonto on account of urgent bubi~ 
ness; Vice-Com, Gibson did not arrive in New York from England 
until the following day; Rear-Com. Richards is in ill health and 
unable to leave the house, and the Purser, Mr. EH. M. Brown, is 

confined to his bed by a severe attack of typhoid fever. Mr. 

Fraser was unable to attend owing to the serious illness of his 

father; Mr. Bailey, who had made al arrangements to come was 

obliged to send his excuse together wifh his resignation as a mem- 
ber of the Executive Committee, owing to a recent change in his 

business which will probably prevent his affendance at the next 

meet; and Col. Pairtlough is in the midst of the term examination 
of the Royal Military College of which he is commander, The: 

tost distant member, Mr. Bousfield of Bay City, Mich., was also 

absent, while Purser Davidson only atvived in the evening. ‘he 

members present were: Secretary Neidé, Vice-Oom. Butler, Rear- 
Com, Barney and Dr. Parmele of the Eastern Division, and Messrs, 

Whitlock and Higgins. 

Thus, owt of 15 members only 6 were present, and there was some 
doubt, expressed as to their power to hold a meeting. The con- 
stitution does not specify the number necessary for a quorum, and 
the members present finally decided to proceed with the meeting. 
As the constitution requires a yote of two-thirds for its amend- 
ment, they were unable to take action on any améndments, but 
erganized with Vice-Com. Butler in the chair and proceeded to 
the other business. 

Some members of the A. C. A, who were present were invited fo 
listen fo the discussion of the site of the next meet, Mr. Wrank 
Hubbard, of Boston, presenting charts of Long Island and Lake 
Champlaim. . ; 

The minutes of the previous Executive Committee meeting were 
read and accepted. Gen. Oliver in response to an invitation gave 
the views of the Mohican C. C, as to the next commodore and the 
place of meeting, also reading letters from Messrs. Bousfield aud 
Richards. Ex-Com, Nickerson spoke for the Springfield C. C. and 
Mr. Stephens for the New York C.C. Mr. Whitlock read a letter 
from the Newburg C. C., indorsing Vice.-Com. Wilkin for Com- 
modore, and Lake Champlain for the meet; and proposed that the 
meeting proceed to elect a commodore, the visitors being requested. 
to retire. Mr, Whitlock then nominated Vice-Com. Wilkin; Vice- 
Com, Butler, Eastern Division, nominated Vice-Com, Gibson, 
Central Division, and Mr. Higgins nominated Mr, J.B. MeMurrich. 
jae several ballots Vice-Com. Wilkin was elected ond called to: 
the chair, 

After a recess for an hour the applications of several ladies for 
honorary membership were introduced and laid on the table. 
Mr, Reade W. Bailey’s resignation being read and accepted, Mr. 
George W, Gardner, of Cleveland, Ohio, was elected to the 
Executive Committee in his stead, being nominated by Sec. Neidé. 
Ou motion of Mr. Whitlock, Bow-Arrow Point, Lake Champlain, 
was decided on as the site for the next meet, provided it can be 
had, and_on motion of Sec. Neidé the Chair appointed a committee, 
Messrs. Gibson and Hubbard, to locate the camp and make all ar- 
rangements. On motion of Mr. Higgins the date was tixed from 
Aug. 12 to 26. Mr, Whitlock moved that a recommendation be 
made that the Secretary of the Association shall forward to the 
Division Secretaries on or before May 15, of each year, the funds 
due them for the year; which motion was carried. The auditing 
committee asked for by Sec. Neidé last year, having reported that 
they had not found time for an audit. of the account, Messrs. 
Oliver and Gibson were appointed in their places by the Chair. 
Mr. Parmele suggested that the word “present,” m the first para~ 
eraph of Art, 8 of the Constitution, be stricken out, but no motion 
was taken as the required number were not present, 

Treasurer Neidé read the ee A preseuted by the Dela- 
ney estate for camp expenses. It being deemed exorbitant, on, 
motion it was referred to the Auditing Committee with instruc- 
tions that the Delaney estate be required to furnish a statement 
of the disposition of the various items, 

DELANEY ESTATE BILL TO A.C. A. 


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Mr. J. B. MeMurrich and Ex-Com. Nickerson were appointed a 
committee on transportation, On motion of Mr. Whitlock a vote 
of thanks was passed to Com. Rathbun and Rear-Com. Richards 
for their service last year. Secretary Neidé was authorized to 
Jom- 
mittee at their ilmess, after which the meeting adjourned. Inthe 
eyening a dinner was given by the canoeists of New York to the 
visitors at Clark’s, Twenty-third street, ab which 40 gentlemen 
were present. Among them were Ex-Com. Longworth of Cincin- 
natti, and Mr. F’. Stanton Hubbard of Boston, both well.known at 
the earlier meets, Messrs. Henshall, Heighway and Bullock of 
Cincinnati, Paul Butler, Lowell; Gen, Oliver, Albany; Mr. Nicker- 
son, of Springfield; Messrs. Dayidson and Parniele Hartford; 
Higgins, Oswego; Grant Hdgar, Newburgh; and a number of New 
York canoeists. The ideal Oruising Association was also present 
under the command of Admiral Stauton. The dinner passed off 
plessautly with songs and speeches, the company separating at a 

ate hour, 

On Sunday Vice-Com. Gibson arrived in New York on the Re- 
public and joined the visitors, who were entertained through the 
day by the New York canoeists, most of them leaving for home in 
the evening. 


HARTFORD C. C.—Race for the Commadore’s cup. The weather 
on Tuesday, Noy. 9, while not perhaps all that could be desired for 
2 race upon the swift flowing Connecticut, was as good as could be 
expected this season. ‘The postponed race for the Commodore's 
cup, given a year ago by Commodore Jones and held by the Phyllis, 
owned by W.F. Girard, was set down for3o’clock. At that hour 
A, number of canoeists and their friends were on hand and it was 
evident there was considerable interest inthe result. The com- 
peting canoes were the Phyllis, the Rambler, of E. Hart Fenn, 
and the Dimple, of George Forrest, all of the famous Joyner build. 
The Rambler is 16ft. long and the Phyllis15 and the latter re- 
éeived a time allowance of 30s. There was a strong breeze blowin 
from the west when the boats started, but at the finish the win 
had become yery light and the race was barely won inside the 
time limit of 40m. The Phyllis got away at 3:39:15, the Dimple at 
4:39:50 and the Rambler av 3:40. The Phyllis held her lead to the 
one mile buoy and almost all the way home, but near the finish 
was blanketed by the Rambler, which crossed the line at 4:19:15, 
the Phyllis coming in a14:19:17. The time of the Dimple was not 
taken, as with her small suitof sails she did nothing after the 
wind fell, The Rambler's sailing time was 39.15 and that of the 
Phyllis 40.02. The Rambler won by lis. 


3354 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


COMMON SENSE CANOES. 


Hadtior Forest and Stream: 

Last year imnocently suggested that if sailing canoes were 
built a trifle wider the navigators of the Mosquito fleet might gain 
something in the way of comfort and speed as well as be enabled 
to handle their craftin a more sailor-like, if less acrobatic fashion, 
itis now atoatter of canoe history that my hint was not, on the 
whole, amiably received; alsoit was intimated that “I did not 
know what twas talking about, had better attend the A, GC, A. 
mect and see for myself, that my wide canoe could not be easily 
and cheaply carried on the cars, or hauled out of the water, or 
paddled or sailed speedily,” or etc. 

Numbers and talent combined carried the day and I was 
silenced though not convinced, Therefore, went quictly to work 
uilt my wide canoe, attended the meet at Grindstone, learne 
much about the delights of canoeing, and, with your permission 
will now give @ brief account of how the wide canoe theory worked 

in_ practice, 

She is named Red J acket, is 14left. long, 47in. wide, sharp at both 
ends, her bottom is rounding, her sides flat like a sharpie; she 
weighs 1301bs., and carries a weather grip instead of centerboard. 
Her sail is triangular, with an area of 120sq. ft,, and while this is 
only a small cruising rig for her, | found that none of the other 
canoes could outsail her, with all their advantages of racing rigs, 
shot bags and other questionable machinery. With regard to 
comfort, would say that while at the meet I slept aboard my boat 
under atent hung oyer the boom, Usually she was anchored at 
night, like a small yacht, but when the weather was rough I 
pu re her out on the landing stage, requiring no assistance in do- 

¢ 80. 

My kitchen, alcohol stove and pantry, were contained in a tin 
box which shoved entirely owt of sight under the fore deck. Some 
of my meals were cooked and eaten while Jacket had her sail mp 
any as ling eh i 

§ to fhe predicted trouble about railroad transportation, I 
found it to be, like all the bugaboo stories told me last year by 
those bad boys, an _uninitigated yarn, My freight and passage 
from New York to Clayton and return was $12.50, exactly what 
was paid by the narrow chaps. Wot a railroad man complained of 
the size or weight of the canoe. Iexpended but $1.50 in ““tips,’ and 
earece though not packed or cased, arrived home again without 

njury. 

Red Jacket was easily propelled with a paddle whenever the 
wind failed. 

As the general result of my experience, and on fair comparison 
between my wide canoe and a hundred or so narrow ones, I have 
come to the conclusion that a preference for any sailing canoe of 
less beam than 36 to d0in, is the extreme of inexperience, or else of 
a foolish desire to follow the fashion as set’ by a baker’s dozen of 
smart racing gentlemen who smile as they realize that they will 
continue to capture all the regatta honors just as long as the sail- 
ing canoce’s beam is kept within its present dangerous and uncom- 
fortable limits, No one can honestly deny that the American sail- 
ing canoe of to-day has, as a racer, degenerated into a far more 

uestionable machine than either the extremely narrow cutter or 
the sandbag skimming dish, Will somes onespeak out for areform? 

Rosnyy, L. I, Nov. 1. THOMAS CLAPHAM. 


PADDLE AND CURRENT. 


THIRD PAPER. 


BRETOPORE our observations had been confined principally 
to inanimate objects, but we were now favored with abund- 
ant opportunities for the study of human nature, and that too of a 
kind very open to inyestigation. The canal was quite narrow, 
having only single locks; and we found a string of closely packed 
boats nearly a mile long waiting for upward bound scows to be let 
through the lock. Here were both sexes and all ages engaged in 
eyery kind of amusement and domestic occupation, everything 
being exposed to view. Some were washing and hanging up 
clothes, others were occupied in cooking or eating supper, a group 
would be listening to a violin player or story teller, a mother 
might be seen applying the slipper to a squalling youngster, a 
social few here and there were absorbed in the charms of a well- 
thumbed pack. A New York elevated railroad was not to be com- 
pared with this for panoramic effects. Attached to all was an 
element of novelty: City sights with the background and sur- 
roundings of the most primitive country. Naturally enough our 
Tig made quite a commotion, The canal tramp is not wholly 
different from other tramps, being not in the least slow to express 
his thoughts in courteous and polished phrases. This, remark, 
“Come quick! Look at the audes in a racing boat,” yery much 
amused us; for we felt that in the condition induced by two weeks 
of roughing it the appellation of dudes was hardly justified, We 
at first very strictly minded our own business, pretending to notice 
neither our enforced acquaintances nor thelr salutations; this, 
however, meeting with such poor success we at last hit upon the 
plan of parrying words with every one, proyoking, if possible, a 
good-natured laugh, 

Carrying around the first lock, we found the next leyel clear of 
boats, thus giving us an opportunity to enjoy the scenery. It 
seems strange to talk about the scenery of a canal; butif the ditch 
and towpath are usually suggestive of Sete Sane things, there 
was an exception here. Although the hills had all along been 
aggressively prominent, menacing each other across the river, at 
Lackawaxen below to Port Jervis they try so strenuously to come 
together that were it not for the river wedging them apart, there 
would be no yalley._ The elevations here rise into mountains with, 
in many places, an almost perpendicular river-facing of bare rock. 

The naturally precipitous character of these mountains is in- 
creased by artificial means. On the west bank, abouttwo hundred 
feet above the river’s bed runs a railroad; on the east bank, at 
about the same Jeyel,is the canal, The footing for both these 
highways had to be hewn, in large part, from the solid rock. In 
traveling along the canal we could look down into the valley, if 
the narrow opening between the hills could so be called, the river 
fretting itself in its contracted bounds, the beginning of the Penn- 
sylyania wilderness before us; while on the other side, high shely- 
ing cliffs and steep cuts of earth and stone shutting out all but 
immediate view, and occasionally giving place to long stretches of 
Virgin forest, the trees in many instances reaching far out over 
the water, affording grateful shade. Heavily laden bushes of 
berries within arm’s length tempting the canoeist, and here and 
there streams issuing out of the cool woods and dashing down 
some steep decline, made the journey very enjoyable. 

Progressing thus, the lock tenders letting us through all the 
locks, we found the sunlight leaving the motmtains, and the ap- 
proach of night with no place to sleep, before us. The contae air, 
a smooth course, a light day's work, coupled with the knowledge 
that if it were pleasant it would not be safe to camp near the tow 
path combined in urging usforward. At 6 o’clock the locks on 
the D. & H. canal close, and we were thereby put_to the necessity 
of numerous portages. As acrowd generally collected about us 
whenever we stopped (not always composed of the most reputable 
citizens), and as we could not carry the canoe and its contents at 
one time, we were sometimes in a dilemma about the best way to? 
make the transport. We would either take turns in carrying the 
outfit, one of us all the time staying with the boat, or preferably 
induce a bystander to give us a lift. Assistance was sometimes 
secured by the offer of a cigar or money, but most frequently 
among the crowd of idle mule drivers the intimation that a help- 
ing hand was desired was sufficient. We would turn their in- 
quisitiiveness to account. After answering a long catalogue of 
questions concerning the canoe we would reply to the one, “How 
heavy is that boat?’ by remarking, Oh, the canoe itself weizhs 
only about 50lbs., but we have so much luggage aboard that it is 
almost more than two can carry.” 

The rejoinder would be, “Do you want some help? We'll help 
you,” and seyeral brawny men snatching up the whole concern 
would take 1t around the lock before we could interpose a word. 
With Jong swinging strokes, sweeping past hills, fields and bridges, 
watching the color fade from the sly, noting the lightsin the 
farm houses to one by one go out and the number of people at each 
successive lock to lessen, we anxiously bethought ourselves of the 
necessity of soon securing shelter, 4 

We had been informed of a “hotel” at Pond Eddy. This place was 
reached at ll o'clock, and the hotel, which was on the towpath, 
was found to consist almost exclusively of a bar, This bar was 
yery abundantly occupied by a couple of inebriated gentlemen, 
who upon being addressed, eyinced strong inclination to meet us 
on the field of war. Again launching out into the darkness, we in- 
quired if there was no other place at which we could stop. Being 
assured in the negative, we conciliated the belligerents and secured 
rooms, After an exhaustive examination of the beds, in spite of 
our filthy surroundings, we soon fell asleep. : 

As we went forward we trequently had occasion to congratulate 
ourselves that we were not on the river. In many places by pad- 
dling close to the bank we could see far below the Delawave, very 
shallow and very rough. Again when hidden from sight the sullen 
clamor of the boistetous water, reinforced by the echoes of the 


clits, would be wafted up to our appreciative ears, But without 


looking away from the ditch we found much that was interesting, 
The boatmen that we met the night before had started long before 


we were up,and now as we overtook and passed them most all 


offered a friendly word of recognition or inquiry. 


time. 


we would discover a basin of water sweeter an 


feet from the river and on nearly the same level woul 


Sometimes, however, by the following circumstance their eood 
nature was sadly tried, 

All the boats were drawn by mules. The animals tere provided 
with blinders, preventing them from seeing the canoe until it was 
directly opposite, As soon as our craft came in range they would 
cock their ears and come to adead halt. Their eyes would follow 
us In Mute surprise, and showing all the too utterly independent 
traits of mind that characterize the species, in spite of the horri- 
ble volleys of profanity that were fired from the boat, and in spite 
ue une clubbing of the driver there was “no go" till we were out of 

ight, 

A few miles above Port Jervis a large creek of beautifully clear 
Water dashes out of the woods, flows under the canal aqueduct and 
joms the Delaware, Below this point the valley, narrowing, 
makes a sharp curve, Suddenly broadens out in a plain some five 
miles wide, and thus gives footing for the town. ‘The disastrous 
spring floods which occur at Port Jervis are by this configuration 
fully explained. The ice banks up in the confined elbow, and 
when finally foreed ont by the accumulated water an inundation 
isthe result. Arriving in the town about the middle of the day 
we found that the canal had insensibly been edging away, being 
now nearly mile from the river. Consuming much time in mak- 
ing purchases and finding a truck, if was not till an hour before 
sundown that the Delaware was reached. As we passed through 
the streets the gamins joined in our wake, and as soon as it was 
discovered that we were going to launch, swarms of half-naked 
youngsters of both sexes followed our wagon across the shoal. 
Considerable wading being necessary to reach deep water, the 
children, crowding around on all sides, waded with us. It was 
with the utmost Se eng that we prevented them from running 
off with our property or kept them out of the canoe. Darkness 
soon compelling us to lay by, we pitched our tent at the head of a 
rapid about two miles below Port Jervis. 

A broad fertile yalley with rolling surface, vegetation, woods 
and fields as fresh and clean as a park, replaced the wild scenery 
that we had begun to look upon as the natural environment of the 
Delaware, The river, too,as we here found it, seemed to have 
gvown from childhood to manhood. No longer did it fret in im- 
potency; but in the freedom of its power moved majestically in 
the levels and roared defiantly in the rapids. The rushes that we 
now encountered would have given a permanent setback to an 
amateur, especially to one who could not swim. They weremuch 
longer, some of them extending nearly a mile, making the breadth 
and yolume of the riyer three times as great, since the accession 
of the creeks and the Neyersink River at Port Jeryis, we had 
much rougher water than heretofore experienced, and were 
obliged to keep well out from shore, thus, in case of a capsize, be- 
ing deprived of that refuge. However, the depth of the water 
and the excitement more than compensated for the increased 
danger, and the situation being reduced to a mere matter of skill, 
we felt that with our experience we were secure. 

During our entire journey on the Delaware eyery few miles we 
came to curious V-shaped falls, the point always being down 
stream. These falls were seldom more than two or three feet 
high, extended from bank to bank, and were invariably perfect 
Vs, We continued to meet them, but now, as the river was sev- 
eral hundred yardsin width, instead of being Vs they were as 
perfect Ws. Sometimes they occupied the entire breadth of the 
stream, at others there would be an opening. Why such a uni- 
form adherence to alphabetical pattern was maintained is more 
than we could say. At the time we encountered them the desire 
and effort to avoid going to smash on the rocks were incompatible 
with scientific research. 

Beauty, and. a pleasant impression receiyed through any of the 
senses, as we desire it to remain, firmly fixes itself upon the mind; 
and the glorious scenery of that day’s journey is as strongly tinc- 
tured upon my mental camera as if preserved on canvas. ‘The 
vegetation of tropical richness was without tropical rankness, 
The splendid chestnuts and elms, the graceful undulations of the 
ground, the alternation of woods and fields, the clean cut perspec- 
tive and the fresh appearance of all made the landscape a feast to 
the eye. The country was mercifully free from the shriek and 
rattle of the locomotive, there being no railroad between Port 
Jeryis and the Water Gap. This demon of civilization was re- 
placed by magnificent roads, over which the trip in Tally-ho 
coaches between the two places above mentioned is quite as popu- 
lar as the famous drive between Glens Falls and Lake George. 
Hotels and boarding-houses, patronized by city people, mostly 
Philadelphians, abound all through this region; and in this coun- 
try where bicyclists, campers, and tourists of all description 
abounded, as we felt less likely to be considered as doing anything 
strange, we were more at home. This Thursday afternoon was 
one of restful keen delight. A forest here, a hill or a field there, 
a landscape where nothing was wanting and every feature was in 


the right place and proportion, a painting set in the rich gilding 


of hills and sky and throbbing with living color, to us, with our 
circumscribed human conceptions, the question kept arising, 
“What greater beauty can heaven offer?” One stretch in partic- 
ular coming after a short sharp turn and a swift rapid, gave a 


half mile vista of such perfect mingling of midsummer grace of 
form and color that, in our enchantment, we forgot to paddle and 


almost to breathe. 

That day’s Journey scored us over twenty miles, about half the 
distance to the Water Gap. The night we spent at Dingman’s 
Ferry. Making an early start, to avoid the heat of the day, we 
did not halt for breakfast till after ten o’clock. We passed a 


large camp, but did not stop. 


The truth is, we looked upon campers with a degree of pity. We 
felt the superiority of the sailor over the landsman, We did not 
have to confine ourselves to one place until long after its charms 


were exhausted; the entire country was open before us, and our 


port was the one that suited us best. 

Perhaps the most noticeable thing about the Delaware is the 
limpid purity of its waters. It might be supposed that as the 
river grew, contaminations would accumulate, until, when it 


became as large as it then was, a turbid stream would be formed. 


Such was not the case, and it_could be partially accounted for by 
the abundance of springs. Wewere able tofindaspringat any 
All we had to do was to paddle along reasonahiy near the 
bank, and wherever we spied even the minutest sparkling among 
the leaves or upon the turf, rocks orsand, there upon investigation 
more refreshing 
Frequently not five 
be found 
springs spouting in several jets out of the sand. Im many cases a 


than anything city people could imagine. 


person could stand with one foot in water the temperature of 


which was little above freezing, and the other footin the river 
water, 60° or 70° Fahrenheit, Y 
Almost all the morning, on a smooth surface, we floated or lazily 
paddled. Weadmired the scenery and absorbed the air and sun- 
shine, until we began to forget that excitement is a part of a river 
voyage. We were proceeding slowly and comfortably in the shade 
of a high bank on along and very straight stretch. As we ap- 
proached its end the river seemed to have abruptly terminated. 
Had we depended solely upon our eyes, had a subdued murmur 


not been heard, we might have supposed that the Delaware had 
suddenly sunk into the earth. The murmur increased, and as we 
‘came near the jumping-off place we caught sight on the right 


hand of a seemingly narrow thread of water. On turning the 
bend sight and sound both received a surprise. 

The narrow thread of water shut off by the bank was a mighty 
billowy river, while the subdued murmur was changed for the 
deafening roar of a plunging rapid. We came out of the calm 
and the shade of the western bank to find ourselyes in turbulence 
and confusion, with the direct and reflected rays of the sun shin- 
ing straight in our eyes. It being, of course, impossible to see, 
providence, and not skill, was responsible for our getting through. 
On that occasion we wele obliged to Jeave more to chance than we 
ever Gare to again, oe \ 

The next three hours was the most exciting time of our trip, 
The river, now large as the Hudson at Albany, presented for mile 
after mile, almost without Interruption, an angry surface of foam- 
crested water interspersed with fragments of stone. The waves 
alone, in this great flood, were more formidable than in shallower 
water the boulders had been. Very often the only course free 
from rocks was right through breakers several feet in height. In 
the last and worst of this series, while giving all my attention to 
selecting a course, something struck me heavily on the shoulder. 
Surprised and shaken by the blow, when turning quickly, Ifound 
my clothes drenched and the boat dangerously full of water. This 
wave had come in sideways; another reached over the bow, a 
third would have swamped us, but we were spared the finishing 
touch, and landing at the foot of the rapid to empty the canoe, 
proceeded on our wiy. 

After dinner we made a call on some campers whose tent we 
had noticed while eating. They proved to be artists who, after 
erecting us cordially, showed us into a canvas art gallery where, 
strangely mingled with pots and kettles, duffle, clothing and 
straw, hung the results of their work. J ust aS a man in loye 
roust; if he haye any poetry in his nature, write verses, so a man, 

camping amid such inspiring surroundings as here showed them- 
selves, if he has the slightest artistic ability, is obliged to use his 
pencil or brush. : . 

An unevyentinl afternoon, a monotony of beauty, if such a thing 
is possible, brought us just before the gloaming to another par 

of campers, These fellows were perched on top of a bluff, and, in- 
stead of being artists, were a wild, rollicking lot of boys, beni on 


[Nov. 18, 1886. 


haying a good time, We took supper with them, and wereinvited 
to pitch our tent; but we saw there would be more fun than sice 
and,as we needed rest, moyed on. We heard a lively fusilade 
about a mile down stream, and upon coming sudddenly upon the 
huntsmen, bang! and a charge of shot splashed in the water un- 
comfortably near. Darkness ee overtook us before we had 
selected a camping ground. e erected our tent in the most 
accessible place, a field of oats. After it was up we made two im- 
portant discoveries; The entire mosquito tribe was holding a family 
reunion at that particular spot; second, that the ridges lett in har- 
rowing the field Were as hard as stone, making a night there like 
sleeping on a fridiron. _ However, after wrapping up our heads in 
deference to the mosquitoes, we not only suryived but slept, 

We were now within fifteen miles of the Water Gap, at which 
point we decided to take the cars. As we advanced mountains 
again showed themselves, the river widened, islands were more 
numerous, hotels appeared and tourists were oftener met. As if 
grew in width the Delaware also became more shallow, though not 
so as to give us trouble. A small stone, a small shell, the minutest 
object, was visible at almost any depth through the wonderfully 
transparent medium over which we moved. Can the reader im- 
agine running up a steep hill without exertion? Such a sensation 
Was produced by seeing the bottom suddenly shoal while looking 
at it through deep water, 

On the other hand the bed of the river was of all moderate depths 
pore eens iene abruptly from Sea to deep water 

mpg Uke foiling over a precipice, involuntarily zi 

one hold tight to the boat, ls Mee 
_ Upon approaching the W; ater Gap we were much disappointed 
inthe scenery. From descriptions and fram what the name im- 
plies we naturally expected to see ifiia chain of high mountains 
some terrific fracture or some tremendous work of erosion, What 
we did see were picturesque, beautiful, forest-clothed hills rising 
at a considerable height from the river that cut them at right 

gles; perhaps to eyes unaccustomed ta landscapes abounding in 
bold features, it might be considered grand, to us, however, any 
part of the Delaware ahoye Port Jervis would have been more 
imposing. The Delaware Water Gap seemed like a small slice of 
the highlands of the Hudson, and its being the only decidedly 
elevated land te the north orsouth for many miles, probably ac- 
counts for its popularity asa vesort, A number of large and con- 
spiciious hotels, set at various altitudes on the hill, mark the 
place as headquarters for tourists. Not Knowing the location of 
the railroad station, going down stream below it, we had the 
pleasure of paddling, poling and wading up a rapid that we had 
accidentally put between the station and ourselyes, 

Not until now did we fully realize that our yoyage was finished. 
Sailors look upon the vessel in which they have trayeled so many 
miles asa friend, a thing of life, But though they may personify 
the ship they do not personify the ocean, ‘With us it was differ- 
ent, for besides traveling upon it, we had trayeled seemingly in the 
Tiver, and certainly we had gone with therivyer. The river and 
ourselves were fellow voyageurs. Had we not met it in its ob- 
Scurity among the mountain peaks? Had we not gone forward in 
ifs company, sharing in its moods and experiences, seeing it, 
tossed into foam and mist, rush by its rocky barrier, or hardly 
moving, laye the thirsty vegetation of some fertile meadow? 
Surely the river as well as the canoe had carried us onward; and 
as we say God-speed to a friend who is going on 4 journey, so we 
naturally wished to the river that had borne us so far and well, a 
prosperous journey to the sea. 

We reached the depot at 2 P. M.; but being afraid that should 
we arriye in New York in the daytime in the condition which we 
then were we would stand a good chance of being arrested as 
yagrants, did not start till evening. As usual, the express com-. 
pany wanted fo charge for the canoe its weight in gold. There is 
no fixed tariff for small boats, and to make no mistake, agents 
alwaysimpose the highest rates, However, an argument, illus- 
trated in the substantial way that all men appreciate, finally in- 
duced the expressman to let us off easily. Upon landing in the 
city we put ourselyes in the barber’s hands, hid our revolvers out 
of sight, and walking senry through the back streets, trying to 
look as little like Texas cowboys as possible, with our hats drawn 
over our eyes, we succeeded in reaching my home without any 
one discovering our identity. We emphatically voted, and the 
testimony of our friends as to our improved appearance bore us 
out, that as a restorer of waste tissue a canoe trip is the thing of 
things, while for a ood time—vwell, if you doubt that there is fun 
in it, try it yourself. RaAwupwa K. Wina. 


ALONG FLORIDA CRUISE.—Mr. Geo. E. Andrews and Dr, 
Neidé leave to-day by steamer for Sayannah, taking with them 
two boats. Mr. Andrews’s was built under his direction in Phila- 
delphia and is 16ft.x55in,, 15in. deep at sumwale. She is cat-rigged, 
with a jib if desired, and carries a 56lbs. galvanized iron board. 
Her name is Mayblossom. Dr. Neidé’s boat, Betsy Bobbett, is 
18fb. x 45in., yaw! rigged, with a Rushton Bucktail as tender. They 
will leave Say ahand cruise to Jacksonville, mside, then out- 
side 32 miles to St. Augustine, then down 15 miles inside to Matan- 
zas Inlet, then by Hillsboro River and Mosquito Lagoon to indian 
Riyer, following it down to Indian River Inlet, then outside to 
Lake Worth. After spending some time around thie lake they 
will continue outside to Biscayne Bay, where Mr. and Mrs Mun- 
roe will spend the winter. After cruising among the little known 
keys along the south and southwest coasts they will go on to Cape 
Romano and Charlotte Harbor, finishing somewhere in this local- 
ity, returning home by rail. 


MATERIALS USED AT THE MBET—Secretary Neidé has 
written to the commanders of the various clubs present at the 
meet to know what material used by their men was paid for indi- 
vidually, in order to clieck the bill of the Delaney estate. The 
floors of the tents were in most cases paid for by the parties order- 
ing them of Mr, Delaney, and the sécretary is desirous of knowing 
whether any such work was done or lumber futnished that was 


not paid for privately. 
Pachting. 


A CRUISER’S CABIN, 


HERE is no reason at this late day to preface a description of 
Rondina with the reasons which impelled her owner to select 
such a boat, or with any plea for the type of small cruisers, At 
one time the advent of such a boat would have given rise to plenty 
of adverse criticism, and she would have been fried and sum- 
marily condemned by a very false standard. Wortunately, how- 
aver, the claims of this class are now widely recognized, and there 
is a wide demand for just'such a boat. The young Corinthian who 
usually does not mind a certain amount of discomfort and crowd- 
ing can take his pleasure in a very small boat, ranging all the way 
from an 1#ft. cutter like the Windward, to a 26in. canoe, but there 
are many other cruisers who enjoy as fully the work and exertion 
of yachting, but preter a little more room than the hardy single- 
hander is willing to be content with. A hand must be stowed for- 
ward and the cabin must give room enough to eat, sleep, dress and 
move about with a reasonable degree of comfort. To obtain this 
room two elements are necessary, length and depth; the third, 
breadth, being of far less importance, as we have frequently shown 
in the plans of very narrow boats. Height suflicient to stand erect 
must be had, as a matter of course, if living wbourd for a length of 
time is intended, and if this is joined to a flush duck so much the 
better. A certain minimum of length also cannot be exceeded. 
This is fixed simply by the conditions of the case, a separate fore- 
castle for one or two men, With length in the clear for a berth 
(6ft. 6in.), a little sonent for cupboards and lockers, and in addition 
the waste length in the extreme bow. This will occupy about It. 
from fore side of stem to bulkhead, abaft which must be 8 to 10ft. 
for cabin, making, say, 20 to 22fb- Between the after end of cabin 
and the Stora nont the taper of the boat requires some &ft. more, 
according ta the beam, so that the least length must be 28ft. Beam 
is of less importance than the other two dimensions, a8 a man, 
while needing his own length and more to stand or sleep comfort- 
ably, can do with a very moderate breadth if not crowded in other 
directions, in fact very good accommodations have been had on 
less than Sft. beam, coupled with length and depth. Thus a limit 
of length and depth is fixed below which the designer cannot well 
go, but beam is left much more freely to his discretion and to the 
special requirements of each case. 

The boat here shown, the Rondina, designed by Mr. Wdward 
Burgess for Dr. W. F. Whitney of Boston, and built in 1884 by 
Lawley & Son, is a good example of what may be done ova limited 
bulk, her accommodations below being probably unequaled by any 
boat of her class in the Atlantie fleet. The interior was design 
by Mr, Burgess, and for attractive appearance and economy of 
space will compare favorably with miny yachts of much greater 
size. 

Rondina was designed for cruising about the New England coas 
to carry one or two forward, to give good room for her owner an 
one or two friends in comparatively ong eruises, and to auit_the 
rough waters of the Massachusetts and Maine coasts, and all of 
these purposes she has seryed admirably. For three seasons she 


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has been seen in all the ports from Newport to the Bay of Fundy, awa AE 
and for a greater part of each season has been the home of her Ih 
owner. Her dimensions are: 


Length over all......... A ee ewer, Peters da sateth 86ft. 4in. 
LE Shoes ANTONE IME oe ck Seer A orarewes Dade a Loan gsi ay B0ft .... 
BGAN OxtlOUIe mpi y rns cae eee see, ree 28 er ea) 8ft. Zin. 
eam L. W. L.......: Pee TEN SRR 18 2 Scie: epekelilt tee bray 
TOPE TP ALR eee ot ens ita ao aR Te BEC = ed ieest 6ft. 6in. 
Least freeboard........ ....+.-: Gece < ae sine nes att, 3in. 
Displacement, long tons.......-. Pea Pelee. gorse 12.75 
Keel, iron. long tons..... Pee eR anes woes 6.00 
Ballast, Inside, long tons'..2..4..++,.,.2+--.-04-. .50 
Area lower sail, Sah Jt ote eet a To Re eee 987 


It will be seen that the freeboard has been served out quite lib- 
erally, but the counter and sheer are so managed as to avoid 
any boxy appearance, while a good height_is gained under beams, 

The forecastle has 5ft. 8in. head room with agood length. Around 
jt on each side runs a locker. On the port side is a good sized ice- 
box and refrigerator and on the starboard a stewart’s pantry and 
closet. Two iron frame hammocks are slung tothe side. The 
stove is forward, as shown, while a circular hatch with an iron 
cover gives light and ventilation. 2 | 

The cabin has a eet aa of 5t. 9in. under beams and a breadth of 
floor of 3ft., the length being lift. On each sideis asofa with a 
locker at the fore end as shown. At the after end are closets and 
lockers for clothes, etc., a washbowl and toilet appliances and a 

‘mirror on the back of the closet door. Under the stairs is the for- 
ward part of the sail locker, shut off by an open grating and used 
for general stowage, the sails being stowed through a hatch on 
deck, just abaft the cockpit. The swing table, not shown, is quite 
narrow with folding leaves. ; 

The sleeping arrangements are peculiar, there being a canvas 
bed or hammock slung on each side over the lockers. At eachend 
of the latter rises an upright or stanchion to the deck. The can- 
vas is cut long enough to reach the full length and at each end is 
lashed to an iron bar. Hach of these bars is fitted in journals on 
the stanchions and on the side of cabin, the forward bar bein 
fitted with a pawl wheel. When not in use the canvas is rolle 


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on the two bars and allis stowed in a locker. When the bed is 
to be made, the bars are dropped into their places and a wrench is 
applied to the forward one by which it is turned until the canvas 
is stretched as tightly as desirable, the pawl holding all in place. 
The bedding is then made up on the canyas. In stowing it all 
away the pawl is loosened, when the bars and canvas can be read- 
ily removed. The lockers can also be utilized as beds if desired. 

The fore bulkhead beside the forecastle door is fitted with a very 
tastily designed tile stove of Boston make, above which is a neat 
bookcase. The fitting and paneling is plainand neat, but in excel- 
lent taste, the wood being all varnished. On deck is a good cock- 
pit high above the waterline. cigs be! = ght 

The cosy and homelike appearance of the cabin cannot be con- 
veyed by any plans, but it offers as comfortable a homeas any 
eruiser could desire. High, roomy and well aired. dry in all 
weathers, with the welcome grate and fire, the warm hangings, 
the library at hand, the lockers and shelves well-furnished, and 
the well-cushioned lockers, it is always ready, always snug and 
comfortable, whether in a warm summer day or when fog and 
rain make the deck a good place to avoid. The proportions are 
such as to make it really a little room instead of a dismal cubby 
hole found in many centerboard boats of even greater length, 
while the forecastle, completely missing in these latter craft, is 
also roomy and commodious, a home for the crew and a place 
where cooking may be done in comfort. 

Mr. Burgess has shown a special aptitude in the planning of 
such interiors, his experience as an old yachtsman joined to his 

. practical skill, standing him in good stead; and he is sure to 

utilize the last inch of space to advantage. Another of his boats 
is the Fad, the interior of which, designed by him (the boat being 
designed by her owner) is a good example of what may be done on 
extreme dimensions for a cruiser 24x6. 

After three seasons in Rondina, her owner has decided on a 
larger yacht, and Mr. Burgess is now at work on the plans of a 
cruising schooner to take her place. 


SECTION A A AND FORE 


CUTTER RONDINA—MIDSHIP 


A FINAL EXPLANATION. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Although you have kindly announced my intention to withdraw 
from further discussion in your columns, I desire my record to 
remain free from THIS DEE DORR 

. The letter of Mr. D. W. Brown, in your last issue, is sufficiently 
straightforward and logical to deserve my respect. To such a 
communication I am ready to extend that consideration and 
courtesy which I decline to bestow upon persons who descend to 
quibbling and the boyish practice of assailing the honesty of my 
motives for lack of better argument. Mr. Brown’s reasoning is 
sound enough, but his premises rest upon a misinterpretation. 

For this I have perhaps to blame myself. 

In a short note in your issue of Oct. 28, I certainly did utter the 
seutence: ‘The cutter has earned her title to rank at least equal 

-with the sloop in point of speed.” 

_Mr. Brown might, however, have given me the benefit of a more 
liberal construction than the exact letter of a sentence, which, in 
its very brevity, precluded a comprehensive announcement. 

Ihave so often reiterated my exact position in your columns, 
that it did not occur to me to needlessly make a casual sentence 
redundant. Of course that sentence had reference only to ‘“nor- 
mal conditions” of wind and wave. 

For, unlike Mr. Brown, I do not generalize from one or even two 
Specific instances admitting of various explanations. It is a very 

istinct practical reduction, long ago removed beyond the realms 
of controyersy, that the narrow and heavy cutters are at their 
best ina steep sea, and will carry their canvas longer than an 
other style of craft in existence. Hundreds of races, in British 

waters, covering the experience of many years, and numerous 
trials in America, have firmly established this attribute of the 
modern racing cutter. ‘ . 

Faulty lines, poor conditions, bad policy or lack of heart in the 
erew, may of course neutralize this ascertained superiority in 
particular cases. ; : 

As to the large 85ft. classes which have recently come into tem- 
porary prominence, the same relative superiority of the cutter has 
neither been established nor upset for the lack of opportunity. 
One opinion is as good as another, as long as data enough are 
want for sound generalization. / 

Mr, Brown should also do me the justice to remember that my 

osition was originally drawn on the issue between the orthodox ! 


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American sloop—as she was known up to the appearance of Puri- 
tan in 1885—and the modern British racing cutter. Thetis, May- 
flower, and their kind, scarcely represent the original question in 
a true light. A regular sloop, like the Fanny of New York, in 
competition with the cutter Stranger, would more strictly afford 
the comparison upon which my stand has been taken. 

Mr. Brown will probably agree with me, that a Fanny would not 
only have been distanced by a Stranger during the coarse bout 
trom Newport to Marblehead—in which Thetis won her laurels— 
but also that a Fanny would have been totally unable to face the 
gale and sea to any advantage. > ° . 

That the new hermaphrodites with their lead keels, cutter rigs 
and cutter equipments are a vast improvement uponthe Ameri- 
can sloop for hard weather service is admitted on all sides, and 
that they will average better than the sloop in competition with 
the British cutter follows as a natural sequence. $ 

The Miranda—Sachem race should*not be invested with too 
much weight. Miranda was built back in 75 and, according to the 
dictum of those who concede the cutter Clara’s superiority, is 
“only an old boat.” She is quite beamy, has but.a portion of her 
ballast outside, raced with rough copper, old and ill-fitting sails 
and in the hands of an American skipper. I mention this by the 
way of information, without any wish to detract from Sachem’s 
honest victory, or to impugn the skill of Miranda’s master. 
Miranda in thoroughly modern racing form may prove a teaser. 

Beyond this heavy weather question there seems to be no differ- 
ence between Mr. Brown and myself, for he writes that in other 
respects “this view has been the natural and reasonable one, that, 
of whatever style, all yachts when pitted against each other, must 
be judged by their individual merits, just as two sloops would be 
when pitted against each other.” C. P. KUNHARDT. 


THETIS AND STRANGER. 


Somerset Crus, Boston.—Hditor Forest and Stream: I hope you 


will allow me to write afew lines in answer to Mr. Edward Hawes’s 
letter in your paper of the 1lthinst. Mr. Hawes states that ‘‘we 
Jaid to in the bay,” etc., which is not true, When we got tothe 
bay the wind was so light that we had hardly steerage way. We 
were hove to several times from Pollock’s Rip to Highland Light, 
ides reefing mainsail, once housing topmast and once changing 
jibs. . 

He goes on to say ‘“‘the hands lying under weather bulwarks had 
their feet and legs in solid water, which swept this ‘safe model’ 
from stem to stern,’’ which is again untrue. He ends up by say- 


ing, “All hands doubted if Stranger would live through the night.” 
This is certainly without an atom of truth. 

I would not trouble you, only statements like Mr. Hayes’s are 
apt to mislead people living at a distance or on the other side, if left 
unanswered, 

The signatures of Mr. Longfellow, who was with me and that of 


my sailing master, are attached as witnesses to the truth of my 


denial to Mr. Hawes’s false assertions. 
Guo. H. WARREN, 
HARRY RANDALL 
® Sailing Master Yacht Stranger, 
C. A, LONGFELLOW. 


A NEW YACHT BASIN FOR BOSTON.—Messrs. Lawley 
& Son have in hand a plan for the construction of a basin about 
500x240ft. . at their north yard for laying up yachts. The present 
wharf willbe supplemented by two others, making a sheltered 
basin with a depth of 18ft. at low tide. On the piers storehouses 
will be erected for boaits, sails and spars. The boats now lying 
at Mystic Wharf have been notified to leave in April as the site 
isneeded by a railroad company, The plan, if carried out, will 
eye puck facilities to yachtsmen as no other port in the country 
affords. 


ASHOAL DRAFT BOAT FOR FLORIDA WATERS.—Boston, 
Novy. 8.—Hditor Forest and_ Stream: Your correspondent inquiring 
for a sloop in Florida may hear of a 24ft. skipjack, cat rig, built on 
purpose for and suited to the country, by addressing Wm. H. Reed, 
Canaveral, Pla. The boat is well built (by Briggs, near Tiverton, 


R. 1.), plauked lengthwise on_ bottom, and draws 18in., Babbitt’s | 
‘| slide rig, etc. 


Mr. Reed would probably sell her for $250 to $300, 
delivered at Titusville, which is the terminus of the J. T. & K. W. 
R. R. on Indian River.—CHas. A. WELCH, JR. 

PERSONAL.—Mr. J. Borden, Jr., of Fall River, has joined with 
Mr. G. F. Clarke, of the Boston Yacht Agency, under the name of 
G. F. Clarke & Co. Mr. Borden will attend to the yacht designing 
department. 

COMET.—The sloop yacht Comet, of Newport, bound from that 
port to Colon, was nearly wrecked and put into Ruatan with mast, 
mainsail, boom and rudder carried away, and the cabin trunk 
stove in. 

PUZZLE.—Mr, Jacob Lorillard has sold the Puzzle, steam yacht, 
to Mr. J. L. Mott, of New York. 


AWIXA.—This yacht arrived at St. Augustine on Noy. 13, 


MEASUREMENT IN ENGLAND.—At a late meeting of the 
Council of the Y. KR. A. the following resolution was passed: 
“That a committee be appointed to report wpon the working of 
the two measurement rules which are now in force, and to sug- 
gest any alterations to the same which may appear likely to have 
an advantageous effect on yacht building and yacht racing; and 
further, to report upon the present classification of yachts by 
tonnage and sail area, and to suggest such alterations or new 
rules of measurement and classification as may be desirable.” 
The following committee was appointed, with imstructions to 
secure the opinions of experts: Sir W. B. Forwood, Mr, F. Wil- 
lan, Mr. G. B. Thompson, Mr. H. Crawford, Mr. W. Baden-Powell, 
Col. Reach, R.E., Mr. A, Manning, Mr. F. Taylor, M.P., Mr, W.G. 
Jameson, Mr. J. Scott and Mr. E. R. Tatchell. Two meetings 
have been held, and Messrs. Alexander Richardson, J. Beayor- 
Webb, Dixon Kemp, C. P. Clayton, W. Fife, Jr., and G. L. Watson 
have giyen their views. The committee will report the last of 
this month. Meanwhile, if we may judge from the Field, the 
British yachtsman is in a decidedly mixed state of mind as to the 
Yarious points in dispute. The Field deals with the question, 

Willa sail area rating produce a long vessel?” in its last issue; 
but after a rather lengthy discussion it throws no new light on 
the subject. The outcome of the subject will probably be a length 
and sail area rule or one of sail area alone. 


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Chester White, Berkshire 
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LIVE QUAIL FOR SALE 


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- merless gun, 4-gauge, double barrel, weigh- 
ing 22lbs., length of barrel 46in.; gun has been 
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shells and about 10,000 lead for $250. Address L. 
C. SID N. E. cor. Second and Walnut streets, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 


TEVENS .32-CAL. FULL-SIGHTED RIFLE, 
nearly new; cheap. ELMER, § Van Nest 
Place, New York. 1t 


OR SALE.—PAIR OF DUELLING PISTOLS, 

Jno. Manton & Son, Dover street, London, 

makers. Apply to W. ©. HODGKINS, No. 300 
Broadway, N. Y. 1t 


OR SALE AT A BARGAIN.—ONE JOHN 
A. Nichols’ B. L., 12-bore, 30in., Siélbs., finest 
Quality, elaborately engraved, highly finished 
and pertectly new. Will be sold at one-half the 
original cost. Can be seen at H. C. SQUIRES 
178 Broadway, New York. - septz,tt 


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AMBOW POLES, —25,000 BAMBOO FISHING 

poles, 12, 18, 14 and 15ft., in bundles of 50, for 

sale at 29 Burling Slip, N. Y., by BURDETT & 
DENNIS. jy8,tf 


Iu the Stud. 


SWISS ST. BERWARIS. 


The Hospice Kennels 


Offer for sale the entire kennel of Herr Tuch- 
schmid, of Romanshorn, Switzerland, the well- 
known breeder of many prize winners. It con- 
sists of twelve rough-coats and six smooth-coats 
(stud dogs, brood bitches and puppies), the result 
of years of intelligent breeding. This isa rare 
opportunity to acquire choice stock at low figures, 


For particulars address 
ARLINGTON, N, J. 


Memphis and Avent Kennel, 


IN THE STUD. 


The four field trial and bench show winners that 
annot be equalled in America, 
Champion PAUL GL4DSTONE, fee $50. 
Champion RODERIGO, fee $75. 
REBEL WIND’EM, winner English Derby, 
blood brother of Count Noble, fee $50, 
CANADA PEG, bred by Dr. N, Rowe, National 
Derby winner, fee $50. 
Broken dogs for sale, 
Address J. M. AVENT, Hickory Valley, Tenn., or 
MEMPHIS & AVENT KENNEL, Memphis, Tenn. 


BEAGLE OWNERS. 


I offer the services of two of the most cele- 
brated and typical 


Pure Rowett Stud Beagles. 


RACER (Rally—Lill), beautifully marked 
white, black and rich tan, a phenomenal stud 
dog, being the sire of Little Duke, Pet, Racer, 
Jr., etc., ete. 

CAMERON’S RACKET (Rally—Louise), white 
black and tan, a grand hunter, of wonderful 
quality; winner of Ist and special, Cleveland 
1886, the only time shown. Sire of Trailer an 
many other good ones, 

, Stud fee for either, $10. 

Description and full pedigrees on PRUE 

A, C. KRUEGER, 


Wrightsville, York County, Pa. 


GSsus Honahu 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T. Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 8 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


FOREST CITY KENNELS, 


St. Bernards and English Pugs. 


IN THE STUD. 
Champion rough-coated St. Bernard Ceresar 
A.K R. 22); fee $25. English pug Sam; fee $10, 
fupsforsale, Address with stamp, Portland, Me. 


IN THE STUD. 


eee eles puke of os, Aree 4160). 
end for p ee and price. C.C, HARD- 
SON, Westfield, Mass, lt 


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«ht he Shit. es 
IN THE STUD. 


Ilford Cromwell 


CHAMPION MASTIFF. 
Fee $50. 


DEBONAIR, 


First prize winner in open mastiff 


Waverly, N. J. 
Fee $50. 


class at 


Having purchased these dogs, together with 
the champion bitches Lorna Doone and Bal Gal 
from Dr, J. F. Perry (Ashmont), I offer the dogs 
in the stud, and will be able to supply pups from 
the bitches. 

For further information address 


H. GERALD HULI, 
Saratoga, N. Y. 


hone h-Goated deotch Collies 


SHEEP DOGS. 


IN THE STUD. 


INwuliamore, (Litter brother to 
Hungland’s champion Dublin Scot). 

Imported Hilwejachet, asplendid 
specimen of the Blue Mirle. 

Dogs and puppies for sale. 

Apply for particulars to 
CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS, 

P.O. Box 1630, Philadelphia. 


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SEVERAL CHOICH BRED 


English Mastiff Paps 


of various ages and prices according to quality, 
sired by BOSS, the best all round stud dog. 

Also a few yery fine bred Great. Dane 
great promise and choice markings. 
photographs of either 25 cents, 

Fee $50 


Boss in Stud, - 
Thyrus in Stud, - Fee $50 
Address J. L. WINCHELL, 
Fair Haven, Vt, 


ups of 
abinet 


Ohe Fennel. 


E. B. GOLDSMITH, 
Custom House aud Forwarding Agent, 


58 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. 
Receives and forwards eee Fowls, eté., ete., to 
any destination. Kennel Clubs, Sportsmen and 
others, intending to import dogs from Kurope, 
should have their stock consigned to him. Infor- 
mation furnished in regard to the best methods of 
importing, shipping, etc. 


| Pay SALE.—CHAMPION BANG BANG’S 
get—Three pointer dog pups and two bitches, 
all lemon and white, whelped Oct. 16, 1886, by 
champion Bang Bang out of my Ferry, she by 
Tammany—Eria. Will close them out if taken 
at once at }#2oeach. These puppies combine the 
best hunting blood in America. Address T. F. 
RIVERS, 559 State street, Bridgeport, Cans 
nov1s,4t 


OR- SALE.—HXTRA CHOICE PAIR OF 1 

yr. old foxhouud dogs, perfectly matched 

and very handsome. Price if sold at once $25 

each, or $40 for pair. JEWHLEK, Box 287, Sus- 
pension Bridge, N. Y. 1t 


OR SALE.—BLACK COCKER SPANIEL 
dog pup, 8 mos. old, thoroughly house broken 
and good retriever from land and water; sired b 
champion Obo II, out of Topsy B. (A.K.R. 3317). 
Address F. B., 812 Dean st, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1t 


WO IRISH SETTER BITCH PUPS, 4 MOS. 

_ ._ beauties, by Dr. Jarvis’s Sarsfield, Field 

Trial, imported. By champion Garryowen; dam 

by champions Elcho ex Meg. Very cheap. 

PRENDERGAST, 65 Sudbury st., Boston, ae 
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y Chief out of Faun. 
euch and four field 
Fawn fifteen Ist beach prizes and never 
een shown in thefield. Hor particulars address 
BROOKLYN KENNELS, 161 Lincoln Place, 
Brooklyn, N. ¥. nov18,2t 


IL. (imp. Rollo ex Juno). 
Pittsfield, Mass. 


MPORTED ROUGH-COATED ST. BERNARD 
dog Monarch, 19 mos. old, by Brampten Mon- 
arch out of Princess Nell. He combines the 
blood of Cardinal, Barry, Sultan, and is perfectly 
marked, Sold only for want of room, Address 


or apply JOHN ELLICE, 164 Summit ave., Jersey 
City Heights, or 81 Dey st., N. Y. nov18,2t 


IGH CLASS FOX-TERRIERS FOR SALE. 
Being over-crowded I offer the following 
grandly bred bitches, Nos. 1 and 2 are with 
whelp to dogs that have been selected. No. 1, 
Oxford Belle, a Mixture bitch, white body, most 
beautifully even marked black and rich tan head, 
perfect small ears always well carried, good legs 
and feet, hard coat, possessing wonderful courage 
and agrand worker at all vermin, Served by 
Rattler [If (champion Fennel ex ‘champion 
Thistle) on Noy. 3. No.2, Dudley ae by Pickle 
Il. ex Frantic (dam of Buffet), by 01 Foi er; bred 
by L. P. C. Astley, England. Served on Nov, 4 by 
Regent Vox. One of the best bred bitches living. 
Hyen tan marked head, white body, immense 
bone and coat; stands low with plenty of liberty. 
She is thoroughly game at fox or badger. No. 8, 
Garland, by champion Avenger ex Dudley Rage, 
whelped July 24; a grand youngster with at 
bone and coat, perfect legs and feet. Anoleto 
oe C. WHEELER, 112 Dundas st., London, 
)5) Ae ‘ 


Ghe Kennel. 


J ANTED.—GOOD SIZED POODLE (BLACK 

preferred); alsoa St. Bernard bitch. Price 

subs be low. C.K, LEWIS, Suspension Brite; 
E'S t 


Merchant Prince Pup. 


For Sale—A fine, handsome dog pup, by Prince 
out of Nun, marked like sire; PEO other large- 
ups onsale. Address with stamp HSSEX 

LS, Andover, Mass. novls8,26 


rea le Pups 

est of stock, full pedigree: bitches $7, dogs $10. 

W. B. ATHERTON, Newton Lower Palle Mines 
It 


ee Bete Serica ene ew TEE: 

so fine pointer, setter and cocker puppies, 

OAKDALE KENNEL, Westbrook, Roar rs 
novis,5t 


LS A IR PS ET 
ae SALE.—LLEWELLIN SETTER DOG 
puppy, lemon and white,7 mos, old, by Prince 
Noble (Count Noble ex Lassie) out of Cassandra 
T. (Thunder ex Cornelia). Irish setter dog puppy, 
4 mos. old, by Dick (Von ex Floss) out of ola tL 
(Berkley ex Lulu). The above puppies at a bar- 
gainif taken at once. Satisfaction guaranteed 
or money refunded. Address J. J. SCANLON, 
Fall River, Mass. novls,2t 


FOR SALE. 


Pointers, Setters, Collis Shepherd and Beagles. 
Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


Beagles For Sale. 


A pair of 6 mos. old puppies, of the highest 
breeding, with immense ears, beautifully marked 
and of fine quality throughout. Will sell singly, 
Also a splendid rabbit dog. Address with stamp, 
A.C. KRUEGER, Wrightsville, York Co., ee 

nov18,2t 


POR SALE CHEAP,—_TWO ENGLISH SET- 

ter bitch pups, 6 mos, old, by champion 

Dash III, out of Leicester—Nelly bitch. W. W. 
REED, 85 Milk st., Boston. dt 


Qt. BERNARDS—ROUGH-COATED.—FOUR 
kK’ Gmported) for sale, a dog and three bitches, 
first-class pedigrees, combining blood of cham- 
pion Hector, Avalanche, Monarch, Tell, Moltke, 
McDona’s Alp, Hedwig, Monk. Want of accom- 
modation sole reason for selling. Apply for par- 
ticulars to J. MAGD. CROMAR & J. D, BROWN, 
Fairley Cottage, South st., Halifax, N.S. novl8,8t 


TALIAN GREYHOUND PUPS; ALSO FINE 

English pugs from_imported registered and 

prize-winning stock. HENRY C. BURDICK, 
150 Bridge st., Springfield, Mass. 


Rr TE SS 

OR SALE.—FOUR LIVER AND WHITE 

pointers, one dog and three bitches, by Crox- 
teth ex Frank, one of the handsomest and best 
field bitches in the country, Her sire was im- 
ported from the kennel of Lord Downes, Danby, 
Eng. They are partly broken and show well in 
the field. Price $40, Also Canadian Duke, a 
large liver and white setter dog, well broken, 
good nose, staunch, backs and retrieves from 
land and water. Price $100, Also a handsome 
black and tan setter, fast and stylish, Price $26. 
Address D, G. HARTT, Sound View House, 
Northport, Suffolk Co., N. Y. 


A Llewellin Setter For Sale. 


ing a good dog to take into the field at once, this 
isa vare chance. Must be sold for want of room, 
For full particulars as to price and pedigree ad- 
dress W. W. WILSON, Shawsheene Kennels, 
P. O. Box 6, Billerica, Mass. novll,2t 


(EES SE A I LEN a OE 
OINTERS FOR SALH.—FOUR LIVER AND 
white pups (8 dogs), whelped April 23, 1886, 
Sire, C. J. Peshall’s Jimmie (A,K.R. 1589); dam, 
Hurd’s Bess (A.K.R. 2986). One liver and white 
bitch, Jimmie ex Phyllis. Also Bess (A.K.R. 2986), 
a good fielder and breeder. Write for particulars. 
A. ©. COLLINS, Hartford, Conn, nov1l,tf 


eC TY LL ee a ST 
HEY ARE CHHAP.—FINE LITTER OF RED 
Irish setter puppies, whelped Sept. 28, 1886, 
by Prince (champion Derg—Hvangeline) out of 
Meg Merrilies (champion Elcho—Peg Woflington). 
Both sire and dam theroughly broken. Meg Mer- 
tiliesis dam of Thaddeus, Ist and special, Boston, 
1886; Belfast, 2d; Attleboro, 1886. Cabinets of 
Prince retrieving partridge, 50 cts. each. Printed 
edigree. Address HARRY A. FLETCHER, 
Voodfords, Me. novll,2t 


ec ee Bal EE eS 

OR SALE.—RED IRISH SETTER BITCH 

Romaine (A.K.R. 638), cheap, Eleho ex Rose, 

5 yrs., winner of 2d, puppy class, 1882; 2d, open 

class, Chicago, D1, 1884; H.c., open class, Boston, 

1885. Address G. T. WELLS, Melrose Highlands, 
Mass. nov1l.2t 


we SS ae rv a I A a es 
OR SALE.—FOUR SETTER DOG PUPPIES 
(lemon and white), sired by A. H. Moore’s 
Thunder, being the only litter raised by his ser- 
vice during the entire season of 1886, out of im- 
ported English setter bitch Belle, whelped June 
29, 1886. AUrare in good, healthy condition, Price 
reasonable. Address with stamp, T. B. STULB, 
No. 152 N. 4th st., Philadelphia, Pa. noyll,3t 


oe a SES 

oO AND RABBIT HOUNDS, PARTRIDGE 
dogs, treeers; living prices. Write for de- 

scription, J. B, COOK, Afton, N. Y. novl1,2t 


a CE ETE SR RE LN NN LE TE IIE AES NE ES 
OR SALE.—ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES, 
from 2 to 4 mos. old; no better in America; 
warranted to please or can be returned. Also one 
broken dog and my entire stock of brood bitches, 
the largest in Pennsylvania. Prices very low; 
must be sold. DR. J. R. HOUSEL, Watsontown, 
Pa. novil tf 


a ET Se ll a EL ST IE OE ISSA SCC EE SAEED 
REAT DANE BITCH, 2 YRS. THE FINEST 
and largest ever imported, kind and gentle. 
Aliso one pup cheap. HENRY. MUELLER, Box 
59, Stapleton, Richmond Co., N. Y. novil,2t 
Fen Sees A SS ES ER TET 
Foe SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR POINTER 
or setter, or breechloading gun, the imported 
mastiff dog Uhlan, 18 mos. Heisa eid guard 
and watch dog, JOHN ADAMS, ; 
novil 2 Columbia City, Ind, 


Che Kennel. 


DEERHOUNDS. 


Puppies For Sale 


CHAMPION CHIEFTAIN 
OUT OF 
CHAMPION WANDA, 
CHAMPION LORNA IL, 
HEATHERBELLE, 
COUNTESS ZINA, 
THORA, 
BERGA. 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


—_—— 
aS 


Special 
St. Bernards 


Mr. Hy. Schumacher of 
Bern—the best known St. 
Bernard breeder in Switzer, 
land—and Mr. Sydney W. 
Smith of Leeds, England—the 
well-known breeder of the 
prize dog “Sir Charles,” 34 
inches high, 185 Ibs. weight, 
20 months old, and owner of 
the Champion dogs of all 
England, “ Plinlimmon” and 
‘‘Valentine,” the former is the 
largest St, Bernard in the 
world — over 35 inches at 
shoulder, and 215 lbs. weight 
—have sent me a list of 
some exceptionally fine stock, 


young and grown, admirers 


of these dogs never have had 
a better chance to purchase 
really fine stock of both Swiss 
and English strains. 
Address with stamp, 


WV. W. Tucker, 


P, O, Box 1338, N. Y. 


T. PLEASANT GORDON KENNELS.— 
For Sale—Thoroughbred solid black-tan 
rize-winning Gordon setters, all ages, from the 
ert blood that can be procured regardless of cost. 
Orders taken and promptly attended to; satisfac- 
tion guaranteed, C. T. BROWNELL, P, O, Box 
335, New Bedford, Mass. 


GUN (A.K.R. 1538). 


English setter dog Gun (Gladstone—May B.) 
will be allowed to serve a limited number of well- 
bred bitches. Fee reasonable. Inclose Swap 
Pups forsale. Address CHAS. YORK,9 and 11 
Granite Block, Bangor, Me. 


Foe SALHE.--THE LANDSHER KENNEL 
offers choice bred Scotch Deerhound and 
English greyhound puppies, bred only from stock 
of well-known field qualities. These are the 
aristocrats of all dogs. DR. VAN HUMMELL, 
Denver, Colo. 


EN FO ET 
OR SALE.—ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 
pups; very fine ones and several months old; 
from good hunting stock, full pedigree. Alsoone 
ointer, two years old, good, no pedigree. Address 
EO. L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass.. oct28tt 


OR SALE.—_THREE CHOICE SETTER DOG 
puppies, pure Liewellin, sired by Gus Bond- 

hu out of a fine Rake bitch, whelped May 11, 1886, 
‘Also one by Dash il. Also a nice bitch, 15 mos. 
field, strong in the Gladstone 
M. TUCKER, 85 Main street, 


old, ready for the 
blood. Ardress A. 
Charlestown, Mass. 


pr 
SALE OR BXCHANGH.—A BLACK 
F are white English setter, 2 yrs. old, broken 


retriever: satisfaction guaranteed, Ad- 
and a YMOND RUDD, Glenville, Conn. rm 
nov4, 


OGhe Kennet. 
SECOND ANNUAL BENCH SHOW 


DOG s, 


OF THE 


Western Conn, Peultry Association, 


AT WINSTED, GONN,, 
December 15, 16 and 17, 1886. 


{JAMES WATSON, 
Judges:? WILLIAM TALLMAN, 
(N. ELMORE. 


ENTRIES CLOSE DECEMBER 4. 


For premium lists address 
FRANK D. HALLET, Sup’t 
Winsted, Conn, 


IMPORTANT NOTICE, 


National Field Trial Club. 


The Field Trials advertised to take place at 
Grand Junction, Tenn., commencing Dec. 6, under 
the auspices of this club, have been postponed to 
commence Monday, Dec. 18. 

By order of the Executive Committee. 
noyll,2t W.B. SHATTUC, President, 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS. 


For Sale—Fine litter of pups by the celebrated 


ILFORD CAUTION 


Winner of Ist at each Boston, Hartford and New 
York Fanciers’ shows, 1886, These pups are of 
the new type. 

ILFORD CAUTION is acknowledged to be 
the Le headed mastiff in America if not in the_ 
Wworia. 

For price and catalogue apply to 

HK. H. MOORE, 
Pine Hill Kennel 
Melrose, Mass. 


COCKERS. 


Address FLEETFOOT KENNELS, 
novl&s,tf Delhi, Del. Co., N, Y. 


MAX WEMNAE SL, 


89 Fourth St., Hoboken, N. J. 


Breeder of Irish Setters 


Under guarantee and life insurance. 
Send for circular. 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16inehes 
high, dogs and bitches, well broken; #15 each. 
Pups from 6 mos. to Lyr. old, $8 each. Satisfac- 
tion guaranteed. WM. W. SILVEY, 185 South 
Eighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. octt,tt 


pea FOR SALE.—AT THE LATE 
Waverly show, every prize but one in the 
puppy classes (21 Aba teah was won by Nick of 
Naso puppies. (See report. this issue.) Nearly 5 
mos. old; just right for the field. GEO, L. WILMS, 
142 Monticello aye., Jersey City, N. J. sep23,tf 


AY, HITE BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 

Prince (A.K.R. 2102), Fee $15. Pups by 
Royal Prince and 50 bull-terriers for sale, dogs, 
bitches and puppies, white or colored, large or 
small kinds; al! first-class stock; state what you 
en J. W. NEWMAN, 87 Hanover street, Boston, 
Mass. 


Vis D.O2¥YOU-S\WANET 3 AS DOG 2): 
7+ DOG BUYERS’ CUIDE. 
Colored plates, 100 engravings 
of different breeds, prices they are 
(||worth, and where to buy them 
/ Mailed for 15 Cents. * 

ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 
qi 237 S. Eighth St, Philadelphia, Pa. 


novisit 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


A large lot of ates setters, taken in exchanga 
for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to have 
fair nose. Ages from6tol5 mos. Lf on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the mone 

will be returned. ASSOCIATED FANCIER 

237 South Eighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tt 


pre AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 
TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 
st., Exeter, England, has several grand ones for 
sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs 
Bilder Hikalies and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited. 


OR SALH.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass. sept22,tt 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N.Y, > | 


Irish and Gordon setters for work as well as show 
deci 7.tf 


DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
daehshunde. Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs. fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs, pugs, 
French poodles. St. Bernards, mastiffs and black 
and tan terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 
eonstantly on hand, Those desiring to purchase 
will do well to consult me. WM, W. SILVEY, 135 
South Highth street, Philadelphia, Pa, 


English Setters Boarded 
AND 
English Setter Puppies Trained. 


Warm and healthy location and Berea! at- 
tention given. As I employ no attendants, only a 
limited number will be accommodated. Address 
H. J. PIERRE, Winsted, Conn. 


EE ES REE BIE LT TY 
Be PETE EX ALTHEA.—ORDERS 

booked for choice cocker pups. Price $15. 
oor one, and has had three 


Althea never had a 

ist prize winners. Also a fine ayiioae iareecee 
bitch, weight 10Ibs. Price $20, RY D. 
BROWN, Waterbury. Vt. novis,4t 


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CONTENTS. 
EDITORIAL. SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 
‘A Plea for Outdoor Life. Three Fishes. 
The A. O. U. Meeting. HISHCULTURE. 


THE KENNEL. 
Trish Setter Field Trials, 
Western Trials. 
Philadelphia Club Trials, 
Hastern Field Trials. 
Kennel Management. 
Kxennel Notes. 

RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
Proposed International Match 
Muzzle vs. Breech. 


Rod ae Reel Association. 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST: 

The Great Roseau Swamp. 

Travels in Boon Gah Re ali- 

biggee. 

NATURAL History. 

Those Maine Moose, 

Ttems from Georgia. 

Shore Bird Nomenclature, 
GAMn BAG AND GUN. 


Cottonwood Lake. - Range and Gallery. 
Canada Back Lakes, . Revolver Shooting. 
Quail in South Carolina. The Trap. 
First Lessons.—t. YACHTING. 


Cruise of the Coot.—xxrx. 
Construction of Racing ¥, NEMS 
CANOEING. 

Quaker City C. C. 
American Canoe Clubs. 

he A. C. A. Divisions. 
Toronto C. C. Record. 
The Association and the Clubs. 


ui ie a Caribou Hunt- 


Aatrondvek Game. 

A Simple Rifle Rest. 

Ohio Convention of Sportsmen 

Game Preserving in Britain. 
Spa AND RIVER VISHING. 

Alaskan Trout. 

Antiquity of the Fishing Reel. 


THE ROD AND REEL ASSOCIATION. 


HE change in the time of holding the tournament, 
from fall to spring, is one that has been urged by 
many members for the past year or two, and the experi- 
ment is certainly worth the trial. The Association is on 
a good footing financially and no doubt the next meeting 
will be a good one. It has been proposed to hold it in 
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, but the place has not been de- 
-cided upon at present, nor will it be until Jan. 1, when 
the new officers may call a meeting. As Harlem Mere 
has been a successful and popular place we see no reason 
for a change, and it is well known, that while residents 
of Brooklyn freely go to New York to witness exhibitions, 
it is difficult to induce New Yorkers to cross the river for 
such purposes. 

The Association has done a great deal of good in show- 
ing to anglers what is excellent in the different methods 
of handling the fly, and in educating the public in the 
rudiments of fiy-casting, and yet there have been croakers 
who see no good in the tournaments, or who think that 
they should be actual fishing contests in which the man 
who took the most fish should be the victor. As well de- 
cry practice with the rifle at Creedmoor and demand that 
a test in hunting be substituted. Fly-casting tournaments 
are of the same nature as target practice, and as in the 
latter it is not necessary that the most skillful marksman 
should ever have seen a deer, it is equally unnecessary 
that the best fiy-caster should have killed a trout. Ex- 
cellence in the use of fhe weapon is all that can be con- 
sidered in a contest of skill, and work in the field or on 
the stream is entirely another branch. The man who can 
cast a fly the greatest distance, and in another trial for 
delicacy and accuracy comes out ahead, may lack many 
qualifications which go to make an angler, but he has 
three of them, and the only three which can be demon- 
strated before judges. Angling contests will not become 
popular in this country, but fly-casting tournaments have 
met with favor. 

Tt has several times been suggested that some lake or 
stream containing fish should be used for the meeting, 
but the presence of fish would annoy a contestant if one 
should strike when retrieving, and we do not believe that 


ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. - 


-would not do to give him gun or rifle. 


a dozen members could be got together at Greenwood 
Lake or elsewhere outside the parks of the cities. 

At some of the meetings it has been proposed to make 
the Association a social club, and no doubt this would be a 
desirable thing to do, but it would necessitate an increase 
of annual dues for membership from three dollars to one 
hundred, at least, as rooms would be a necessity. As it 
stands, the National Rod and Reel Association is doing 
well, and has a career of usefulness before it. Its mem- 
bers are satisfied with its condition and its proceedings, 
and most, if not all, carping at it comes from persons 
outside its roll of membership. 


THE A, O. U, MEETING. 


bez meeting of the American Ornithologists’ Union, 

held last week in Washington, was not character- 
ized by any important action looking to other than the 
development of the several branches of its work already 
in progress. The officers elected for the ensuing year are 
as follows: President, Mr. J. A. Allen; Vice-Presidents, 
Dr. E. Coues and Mr. Robert Ridgway; Secretary, Dr. C. 
Hart Merriam; Treasurer, Mr, Chas. B. Cory; additional 
members of the Council, Prof, 8. F. Baird, Mr. Geo. N. 
Lawrence, Mr. William Brewster, Mr. Montague Cham- 
berlain, Mr, H. W. Henshawe; Editorial Staff of the Auk, 
Mr. J. A. Allen; Associate Editors, Dr. Coues and Messrs. 
Ridgway, Brewster and Chamberlain; Committee on the 
Migration and Geographical Distribution of Birds—Dr. C. 
H. Merriam, chairman; Messrs. J. A. Allen, L. Belding, 
A. P. Chadbourne, M. Chamberlain, Dr. A. K. Fisher, Mr. 
Thomas MclIlwraith, Dr. Edgar A. Mearns, Dr, J. C. Mer- 
rill, Mr. Robert Ridgway and Dr. J. M. Wheaton; Com- 
mittee on Protection of North American Birds—Mr. G. 
B. Sennett, chairman; Mr, E. P. Bicknell, secretary; Mr. 
W. Ductcher, treasurer; Messrs. J. A. Allen, William 
Brewster, M. Chamberlain, L. 5. Foster, N. 5. Goss, Drs, 
J. B. Holder and Geo. Bird Grinnell; Committee on Avian 
Anatomy, Drs. E. Coues and R, W, Shufeldt. 

It was resolved to incorporate the Union, and a com- 
mittee was appointed to draw up an act of incorporation 
and to draft a new constitution. The Committee on 
Migration reported progress, and some interesting ex- 
tracts from its reports were read, treating of the move- 
ments of birds, and especially of the effect on the 
migrants of electric light towers in certain localities, As 
stated in our last issue, an interesting and full report was 
read by Mr. G. B. Sennett, Chairman, on the work of the 
Committee on Bird Protection. It was determined to 
hold the next annual meeting October 10, at Boston, 
Mass. 


A PLEA FOR OUTDOOR LIFE. 


N the occasion of a national convention at Atlanta, 

Ga., the other day, the Rev, Dr. Tucker, of Georgia, 

made a speech which contained this plea for outdoor ex- 
ercise and “communion with nature:” 


* * * Tet him have the benefit and the blessing, part of the 
day at least, of outdoor life. Let God’s beautiful sky spread its 
canopy above him; let sunlight gladden him; let the breezes of 
heaven fan him; * * * let God’s zephyrs kisshim; * * * let 
the breath of the morning refresh him; let the sparkling dew- 
drops dance before him; let the fragrance of the blossoms and of 
the fields and of the woods regale him; let him hear the rustling 
of the leaves, the grand anthem of the pines, the purling of the 
brooks, the chirping of the birds, and all the music with which 
nature fills the atmosphere of earth. 

Beautiful sentiments. The Doctor need only have 
added: ‘‘Give him a gun or rifle to entice him into field 
and forest, or a fishing pole to lead him beside murmur- 
ing brooklets.” Unhappily, the individual for whom the 
eloquent clergyman was pleading the enjoyment of out- 
door life has no special taste for angling, and it really 
The Doctor was 
addressing the National Prison Association, and was just 
then discussing the best disposition to be made of Georgia 
convicts. When the Doctor rhapsodized about the breath 
of the morning dew drops, fragrance of fields and woods, 
grand anthems of pines and the music of nature, he really 
meant to put the convict in a chain-gang at hard labor 
out-of-doors, to hedge him about with stockades, post 
sentries to watch him, and loose the bloodhounds on his 
track if he attempted to escape. In plain words, the 
Doctor delivered himself of a burden of bathos. There 
was never a more utterly ridiculous plea for outdoor life, 
we question if ever a serious speech on a serious subject 
before a serious body of men in which “the beauties of 
nature” were made to do duty in more gruesome mode, 


Tt would be interesting to know whether the orator who 
made this plea for outdoor life has ever investigated the 
actual condition of affairs in a Georgia convict camp, 


STARTLING HUNTING SToRIES.—November is the season 
at which wonderful hunting stories appear in the news- 
papers. This year these tales have todo largely with 
bears, and in the rural districts the squirrel and quail 
hunters seem to find it quite a common thing to slay 
bruin with their charges of number six oreight. We 
have known of perhaps a dozen cases in which deer have 
been brought down by men who were shooting quail or 
snipe, but that a bear should fall before these tiny pellets 
requires a favorable combination of circumstances not 
likely often to occur, The thing is possible enough, but 
has it ever really happened that a bear was killed with a 
charge of quail shot? 


ADIRONDACK DEER.—We are informed by a gentleman 
who is well acquainted with the region, that the past 
season has been a very hard one on the deer of certain 
portions of the Adirondacks. The “‘three-deer” clause of 
the present law is very unpopular, and the provision 
which closes the season Noy. 1 is still moreso. It is said 
that more deer were illegally killed last season in the 
northern counties of the State than in any season for five 
years back. These were killed mainly in June and 
July. Complaint is made that the game warden was 
unable to take measures to watch all the territory over 
which he had jurisdiction, and that he accomplished very 
little. Most of the deer illegally killed are said to have 
been shot before a jack. 


ALASKAN TROUT.—Special attention is invited to Capt. 
Beardslee’s letter on this topic, not chiefly because of the 
interest which attaches to the point at issue, but on ac- 
count of the admirable spirit that pervades the commu- 
nication. It is a practical and happy demonstration of 
the principle, too often obscured in newspaper discus- 
sions, that two gentlemen may differ as to their experi- 
ence or express diverse views without one calling the 
other a gorilla or intimating that his paternal grand-parent 
was hung for arson. For its exemplification of amenities 
such as might characterize all newspaper controversy, 
‘‘Pigeco’s” letter should have careful study. 


CoLorRADO GAME.—The reports printed in our last issue 
of the outrageous slaughter of large game by Colorado 
market-hunters may well receive attention from all who 
are interested in preserving the species from extinction in 
the State. Prompt action must betaken to cut off the mar- 
keting of game. There is no alternative, If unchecked, 
market-hunters will make away with the last elk and the 
last deer in Colorado’s parks. The citizens of that State 
may well follow the sensible and public-spirited example 
of Maine in conserving for the future the natural supply 
of large game. Weare advised that this matter will be 
given the attention it deserves. 


TH AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER.— With the Novem- 
ber issue the number of pedigrees recorded in the Register 
was brought up to 4311. This is a number which speaks 
equally well for the Register and for the increasing sup- 
ply of well-bred dogs in America. The exacting nature 
of editorial duties connected with such a record can be 
comprehended only by one who has had actual exper- 
ience, and we are disposed to commend the conductors of 
the Register on this score quite as much as upon its actual 
success as a journalistic enterprise. The public may 
safely be trusted to sustain such a useful publication, as 
indeed it is doing. 


“NgEssmMuK’s” Porms.—The subscription blank for 
‘Nessmuk’s” volume of poetry is given in our advertising 
pages. The poems printed in the FOREST AND STREAM 
have been favorably commented upon in England, and 
we haye begun to receive subscriptions from across the 
water. An artotype cabinet-size portrait of the author 
will give added value to the book. 


Prt BEARS will grow in favor as popular fads now that 
the proprietor of the Cleveland, O., pet brute that mani- 
fested a fatal propensity to devour little girls has come 
out of court with a clean bill of health. 


ANTIQUITY OF THE REEL,—Mr, A. N. Cheney, in a note 
elsewhere, calls attention to evidence coming from Japan 
that the angling reel was in use in that land in the 
eleventh century. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Noy. 25, 1886. 


Che Sportsman CTonrist. 


Addresss all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 


THE GREAT ROSEAU SWAMP. 


¥ the readers of FOREST AND STREAM will examine a 
map they will discover that the entire northern half 
of Minnesota, with the exception of a few settled locali- 
ties, is practically a wilderness, as much so as it ever was, 
The principal part of this vast area is allotted to Indian 
reservations, It is filled with forests, lakes and rivers, 
from which the resident tribes derive a very large pro- 
portion of their subsistence, the principal products bein 
game and fish, furs, snakefoot, ginseng, blueberries an 
cranberries. The latter item alone is the source of a very 
considerable revenue. But wild as this portion of Min- 
nesota is, as a whole it is populous compared with some 
isolated tracts to be found within its limits. The most 
remarkable of these is the Great Roseau Swamp in the 
northwestern corner of the State. This swamp is as ten- 
antless as the Everglades of Florida. Ordinarily it is not 
a suitable dwelling placeeven for nomadic people. In its 
true inwardness it is a collection of sloughs, catch-basins 
and muskegs, filled with moss and peat, which constitute 
the feeders of those streams which are tributary to the 
Rainy River on the east and the Red River on 
the west. It occupies the crown of a sand ridge 
filled with gravel and boulders which was thrown 
up by an ice-shove along the shore of what was 
once a great shallow lake when the Red River 
valley was submerged by water, and holds the waters 
which it receives from rains and melted snows like a 
sponge, constituting an almost unfailing source of supply. 
Ordinarily these muskegs are as impassable as quagmires, 
and being skirted by fringes of willow, alder and poplar, 
hunting among them is wholly impracticable except when 
the leaves have fallen and intense cold fixes its grip on 
the land and freezes everything solid, The past year, 
however, has been exceptional, Early in last October a 
sturdy woodsman starting from Hallock, in Kittson 
county, by the old Roseau trail, traversed the entire inter- 
mediate country tothe south shore of the Lake of the 
Woods with a two-horse wagon, carrying a couple of 
United States land agenis, it being the first recorded trip 
of the kind. Probably there has been no year or time of 
year fora quarter of a century and perhaps a century 
when such a trip was practicable or possible; but this 
year a drouth has prevailed over all that region. For 
thirteen months there was scarcely rain enough to make 
mud. The whole country has been as dry as a bone. 
Catch-basins, which have hitherto afforded unfailing 
water supplies, were dried to their bottoms and the baked 
earth cracked. The moss became ascrisp as dead autumn 
leaves and the peat as dry as tinder. Some of the small 
rivers which thread the adjacent prairie country at gra- 
cious intervals ran out of their ada and settlers had to 
haul their scanty supplies for many miles. 

Now, I think it issafe to state, in view of the physical 
conditions of the country and its peculiar adaptation to 
the wants of the wild animals which inhabit it, that there 
is no equal area on the continent east and south of Wash- 
ington Territory which to-day harbors such an assort- 
ment and number of the indigenous animals of the 
country; and I mention it as a zoological phenomenon 
that there is no other Known locality where so many of 
the genus Cervus are contained together as in this same 
Roseau Swamp. Within an area of less than seventy-five 
miles square are found moose, elk, caribou and the dis- 
tinet varieties of blacktail (mule) and whitetail deer. 
The two latter, scarcely ever found together, here meet 
on the common boundary which separates their respective 
habitats. The caribou is seldom found elsewhere in com- 
pany with either of them. The elk heroically contests 
the easternmost limit of his present range; the caribou 
occupies the most southern confine of his; while the 
lordly moose, noblest of the Cervide, stalks the middle 
ground of that great northern thoroughfare of migration 
which extends from Nova Scotia to Alaska without a 
break or interruption. Besides these five represent- 
ative mammals, there are black and brown bears, 
and hares of three kinds, not to mention numer- 
ous species of Mustelide or fur-bearing animals. There 
are also two varieties of geese, and several of 
ducks, which breed in the tall grass of the swamps, which 
xrows often eight feet high, besides a great many ruffed 
grouse and a few sharptail grouse. The country is not 
only adapted by nature to the different wants of all these 
creatures, but it has been protected by fortuitous circum- 
stances, as well as by its inaccessibility, from the intrusion 
of game hunters. e rapid advance of human invasion 
into this far-off corner, which surrounded and closed in 
this great natural preserve on all sides, halted when it 
struck the borders of this swamp; and so we have a rare 
menagerie coralled and hemmed in, though fed and 

rotected by the environment which keeps destroyers out. 
Rr eca the red man does not venture here, As I have said, 
itis nota suitable dwelling place even for an outlaw or 
refuges. Fora quarter of a century at least there have 
been few visitors to this wilderness except three or four 
families of Indians, who have a permanent village near 
Roseau Lake, and a small crew of loggers who have been 
cutting pine for some years past near the headwaters of 
the Roseau River, seventy miles east of the town of 
Hallock, in Kittson county. It has not been unusual in 
past years for bears and other animals to follow the belts 
of timber which skirt the rivers leading out of the swamp 
in the open prairie, and so unwittingly stumble into 
civilization. Once a big bull moose surprised the people 
ot Hallock by running directly through the town on its 
way to the Red River, eight miles distant, and at another 
time a black bear disturbed the equanimity of the school 
children during the session, and was ultimately shot for 
his temerity. 

As long as five years agoI described this phenomenal 
tract in some of the magazines or newspapers and called 
the attention of sportsmen to its advantages, but the lo- 
cality seemed to be regarded as mythical by most persons; 
and sages shook their heads and said that [ had town lots 
to sell because I suggested Hallock as an outfitting point, 
when there was no accessible way into the wilderness, 
except by the old Rosean trail. Nevertheless, corrobor- 
ating testimony has been brought out of the woods year 
by year ever since; and this year morethan ever by reason 
of the drouth and the fires. Moose meat and venison are 
almost a staple supply this fall on the tables of Kittson 


county, and trophies of the chase, in the shape of heads, 
hides and antlers, are scattered about the country, Re- 
ferring to these I haye seen a singular, freak of nature 
which shows the horns of a moose and the horns of an 
elk on the same osfrontis. One-half of this pair of antlers 
is of a moose and the other half of an elk, and each is 
perfectly developed. I have not been able to ascertain 
what the beast who wore these horns was like. I would 
not suppose that hybridity would manifest itself in 
the horns alone, though I should think that hybridity 
under the conditions of the present habitat of 
the two animals might perhaps be possible, Black- 
tail deer are quite common on the western outskirts 
of this domain, and as many as five carcasses have been 
brought in by two hunters as the result of a five days’ 
hunt. Caribou are more frequently killed than elk, the 
moss barrens and muskegs being peculiarly adapted to 
their wants and habits. The foolish Indians this fall set 
fire to the tall slough grass, driving the big animals out of 
their lairs and the small game into such cover as the fire 
did not reach. The poor creatures were quite at their 
mercy. The land agents met a party of red men who had 
killed four moose and an elk, and were on the track of 
another. Two young men went in from Hallock, and 
after three days’ absence brought in a fine yearling moose 
which weighed 400lbs. They found ruffed grouse huddled 
together in the thickets which the firehadleft. If at any 
time the bush were well beaten a dozen rabbits would run 
out, Plover and sandpipers kept close to the dry water 
holes for lack of any other places more moist. The fate 
of all game might be deplorableif the proportion of hunters 
were greater. But the denizens of the Roseau Swamp are 
not to be exterminated now. Their immunities and preroga- 
tives will be restored as soon as the blessed rain and melt- 
ing snows fillup the empty sloughs and desiccated swamps, 
and hunting will be for years to come as good as ever. 
When November snows cover the groundso that the game 
can be tracked and before the severest cold gets its icy 
grip on the land, then is the most auspicious time to hunf, 

unting is done chiefly in the saddle, both on account of 
the wide range and the greater facility of moving and 
packing the carcass. It is believed by some people that 
deer and their kindred can be stalked more successfully 
on horseback than on foot, as the quarry is said to be less 
suspicious of approach. Usually there is a good month 
of fine hunting weather previous to Christmas time. 

There are those who have doubted the presence of 
moose in Minnesota, yet within the past week two noble 
heads have been lying in front of a leading gun store in 
St. Paul, which were shot near Brainerd. ‘The moose not 
only is found in Minnesota, but his range is nearly across 
the entire portion of the State lying north of the line of 
the Northern Pacific Railroad. Its occurrence is most 
frequent in the central part of Cass county, near Crooked 
and Eagle lakes and Willow River, and northward across 
the Rainy River boundary into the Canadian Province of 
Kewatin, which is a favorite stamping ground. 

CHARLES HALLOCK. 


TRAVELS IN BOON GAH ARRAHBIGGEE. 
FROM THE DIARY OF JOSEPH GOATER. 
EDITED BY F. H. TEMPLE BELLEW. 
(Continued.) 


LTHOUGH all the male inhabitants of the 
Arrahbiggee country are taught to be soldiers, 
saving only the learned class, who are at once priests, 
doctors, lawyers and governors, still there is a special 
class of warriors,a kind of autocracy, who are distin- 
guished from the rest by doing no menial labor, such as 
gathering grain and fruit, building boats, weaving the 
gobwich, felling timber and the like, In this class the 
nose and forehead are higher, the eyes larger and the 
features generally finer. They are also taller and better 


* * 


GOORTA TUBES. 


built, indicating at some remote period the admixture of 
asuperior race. The learned class have many of the 
same characteristics, which are preserved by inter- 
marriage, so that the physical and mental traits, as well 
as the offices are hereditary. It is of the warrior 
and hunter class I now wish to speak. They are trained 
from their infancy upward in the use of all kinds of 
weapons, and in the practice of feats of daring and skill. 
While their studies under the direction of the Mullooch 
or learned class are almost confined to learning legends 


NATIVE ENJOYING HIS GOORTA CUP, 


of the loyalty and heroism of their ancestors, and to the 
art of making and improving weapons. For, strange as 
if may seem among a savage people, they devote much 
time and attention to the improvement of old arms, and 
the invention of new ones. The consequence is they have 
a greater variety of weapons than any other equally 
uncivilized people. Four times a year these warriors 
hold fetes of two and three days each, one to celebrate 
their emancipation, when a bridge which connected their 
country with what is their hell was swept away, and so 
released them from immediate communication with the 
evil spirits of that region, and gave them immunity from 
forays those demons, the legends say, were wont to make 
on their happy homes, 

The second festival is in honor of the birth of Goorta 
the hero, who was instrumental in bringing about the 


afore-mentioned happy result. He is said to have had a 
thousand hands of metal and to have cast the bridge into 
the water, while his breath could blow away mountains.* 

The third festival celebrated the birth of Mullooch, their 
Moses, Confucius, or Bramah. I will not say Mahomet, 
for their teacher was of a gentle and tender nature, op- 
posed to war and bloodshed, and more after the pattern 
of our Christ than the pagan prophets. The fourth festi- 
val wasin honor of their mothers, when all the males 
brought gifts and paid homage to their maternal relatives, 
mothers and grandmothers, if living, or to their graves 
if dead, If it so chanced that the male was too far away 
to reach his mother's grave by any reasonable amount of 
travel, he would borrow a mother from somebody else 
and so do homage to his parent vicariously. The Mul- 
looch fete—a sober, dignified affair—was conducted by the 
learned class. While the Goorta festival, on the other 
hand, conducted by the warriors, was an uproarious, tur- 
bulent and altogether exciting piece of business, 

It was all feasting, mock-fighting, games and sport. On 
this occasion I saw for the first time a peculiar festive 
cup that was as odd asit was ingenious. It was called 
the Goorta cup, after their preat chief, and it was asmuch 
a point of honor to partake of it on his festival as it is- 
with us to eat roast turkey on Thanksgiving or the English 
plum pudding on Christmas day. How shall I describe 
this three-ply beverage? In the first place imagine three 
tubes joined together at one end, and emptying them- 
selves into a fourth—larger—tube like the confiuents of 
ariver, Fancy each of the three tubes provided with a 
valve, a slight pressure on which closes the pipe. Now 
imagine three gourds placed on the ground side by side, 
each filled with a different liquid, one sweet, the other acid 
and the third of vinous character. Now picture to your- 
self a naked savage lying on his abdomen with his head 
over the three gourds, with one of the Goorta tubes in his 
mouth and the ends of the other three immersed, one in 
each of the gourds. Then further imagine the savage 
sucking away with all his might at the liquids, stopping 
up the different tubes one after the other, as his fancy 
dictates, now sucking in the sweet, now the acid, 
and now two at once and now altogether; in short, play- 
ing a kind of gustatory symphony, and there you have an 
Arrahbiggee revelling in his festive Goorta cup. I could 
not help thinking, with a laugh, as I watched a, dozen of 
these fellows lying down in a circle, like the spokes of a 
wheel, how royally drunk they would get trying to play 
Yankee Doodle in that fashion. I tried the instrument 
myself and found it produced the most novel effect, and 
was far from disagreeable. After all I do not see why we 
should not have tunes for the palate as well as for the ear. 


*After the natives beheld me discharge my firearms, they called 
me Little Goorta, and held me in a jolly reverence second only to 
that they bestowed on their historic hero. I fancied, at times, 
this fable might be the tradition of some great engineering ex- 
ploit in which gunpowder played a part, their hero being a 


Chinese. 
Jlatural History. 


THOSE MAINE MOOSE. 


JEVERAL weeks ago the Portland Press published an 
account of the killing of a menster moose in the 
Rangeley Lake region, The story came to the attention 
of officers of the Department of Agriculture in Wash- 
ington, and the following letter was sent to the Press 
from the Division of Economic Ornithology and Mamal- 
ogy of the Department of Agriculture: 

To the Editor of the Press: DEAR SIR—I notice in the 
daily papers a clipping from the Portland Press, stating 
that ‘‘a mammoth moose” has recently been killed in the 
Rangeley Lake region. For years I haye been collecting re- 
liable measurements of large moose, but the biggest ‘‘bull’’ 
I have recorded is much smaller than the size mentioned in 
certain early accounts of the animal. Hence I am particu- 
larly anxious to secure trustworthy information of the size 
of this ‘monster.’ The height at the shoulder is the most 
yaluable single measurement. Do you happen to know if 
accurate measurements were taken? If so, can you put us 
in correspondence with the person who madethem? Very 
respectfully, C. HART MERRIAM. 


A letter was at once sent to Mr, E. EK. Thomas, who 
shot the moose, stating that accurate measurements were 
desired. This reply has been received, giving not only 
the height of the monster, but a hunter’s graphic descrip- 


tion of the chase: 


KENNEBAGO, Nov. 5, 1886.—To the Editor of the Press: 
You ask for the size and height of the moose that I shot, and 
the particulars in regard to him. After the fishing season 
was over I hauled up at the little steamer Reindeer and 
started down the lake, then up the stream to Little Kenne- 
bago, and made my headquarters at the Wigwam (that is 
well known to all the sportsmen that visit the Kennebago 
Lake). I then paddled up and down the stream very care- 
fully the first two days. I shot partridges that numbered 
over thirty. Then I says, “Enough of this small game,” and 
stopped firing. Onthe afternoon of the second day I met my 
game as I was slowly paddling my way down the Kennebago 
stream that flows from one lake to the other. About three- 
fourths of a mile down the stream I heard something walk- 
ing in the water, and tomy great surprise a large cow moose 
walked out on the bar about twenty rods ahead. My rifle 
was on herin a second, but before I had time to pull the 
trigger a better specimen made its Sd gotta from the same 
quarter, and the bearer of a splendid set of antlers was then 
my mark. The first bullet struck his neck but missed the 
bone by one-half inch, This was unexpected, and as he 
turned his head slowly around and began to think of the 
way to go [ puta bullet through his heart. That finished 
him. tle went about four rods and fell. The other moose 


walked slowly away, and then went to the wounded moose as 
he lay thrashing in the water, and waited for him to be 
quiet enough to use the knife. Then, to my surprise, the old 
cow came quietly walking back, and came up within six rods 
of me. She was not half so pretty as the one that lay in the 
water. The long bristles on her back looked very much like 
those of a porcupine, and her nose turned up in a rather 
ridiculous manner. I swung my hat and shouted so loud 
that I think your editors might have heard me if you had 
been out in the open air. The Maine law gives a man but 
one moose a year, and fines him $100 for every other one 


killed the same Srey But the cow left and Iwas glad. I 
camped that night with him, and the next morning a party 


oing up the stream helped haul him out of the stream. 
fie SiG 1844 hands high (6ft, 2in,), and weighed 80lbs.—E. 
E. THOMAS, 

Capt. Thomas, however, has a rival who has also shot a 
very large moose, This is a letter received from Council- 
man Elwyn W. Lovejoy, of Lowell, Mass, : 

LOWELL, Mass., Nov. 1, 1886.—Vo the Editor of the Press: 
In your issue of the Press Oct, 23, 1886, you haye 


an item “Maine's Jumbo Moose Killed.” MW : 

do not seek for publicity, I do feel that undue praise 
has been accorded tihe shocter of the moose by your article 
and for that reason only I am inclined to write you. I sen 
you this slip from the Lowell Morning Mail of Oct. 16, 1886, 
which describes the animal which I shot: 


Mr. Lovejoy and his guide occupied a ‘tcrow’s nest,” a platform 
in a tree, four days, until, after this patient waiting, this mag- 
nificent bull moose appeared below about 11 o'clock in the fore- 
noon, Oct. 7, A shot from Ivir. OPI tis Winchester entered he- 

- hind the fore shoulder, making a mortal wound, but three other 
bullets were put into him before he fell with a crash into the 
undergrowth. Mr. Lovejoy drew his knife across the creature’s 
throat to finish him, and the een vent animal, a veritable 
monarch of the forest, was secured, The task of dressing him, 

_ however, was nosmectre. The animal was one of the largest ever 
killed in the Parmacheenee region, and weighed between 1,200 and 
1,500 pounds. * * * The head of the moose, which was uninjured 
in killing him, was preserved intact, and isan unusually haudsome 


one. The spread of tlie antlers is less than sometimes fotnd on a 
moose of this size, but itis rarely that they are found so symmet- 


Tical and. perfectly developed. Their spread is 89in. The head 
weighs 60lbs. divested of fissh. 
Thad as guide Aldana Brooks, of Upton, Me. Any person 


desiring to know more about it can write him or John Dan- 
forth, Camp Caribou, Me., an old guide and hunter, known 
pase y many hunters and by reputation to all. I 
rought the head to Lowell, and have it mounted now. I 
came out from Parmacheenee via Magalloway River, Upton 
and Bethel, thence by the Grand Trunk and Boston and 
' Maine Railroads, and many hundreds of people saw the head 
of my moose while in transit to Lowell. one competent to 
judge set his weight under 1,200, and most of the guides 
estimated him more. Danforth said, ‘Not less than 1,200 
pounds.”? Who do you think has got “Jumbo?” I shot 
mine Oct. 7, 1886, about 10 miles from Parmacheenee Lake. 
Respectfully yours, ELwyN W, LOVEJOY. 


SHORE BIRD NOMENCLATURE. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In your issue of Noy. 4, under the heading of ‘‘Shore 
Bird Nomenclature,” Mr. Murdock says, ‘‘The ‘blackbreast’ 
is one of the names for the eon plover (Charadrius 
domvinicus), not for the black-bellied plover (C. squata- 
rola), which, so far as I know, is universally known as 
‘beetlehead’ from Cape Cod northward.” I have passed 
quite a number of seasons along the Cape Cod coast 
in collecting shore birds, and my experience with 
the gunners along the Cape—and I have talked with a 
good many—is that the golden plover is called and known 
by them as the ‘‘green plover.” Mr. Murdock is mistaken 
when he says, ‘‘For instance, a thoroughbred Cape Cod 
gunner from Orleans to Chatham calls the golden plover 
a ‘toadhead,’ and seldom speaks of a ‘summer yellow- 
leg.’” Lam aware that one or two gunners call the golden 
plover a “‘toadhead,” but I'am sure that nearly all of the 
suaiers of Orleans, Chatham and other towns along the 

ape call the golden plover the ‘‘green plover” and the 

ellowlegs “summer yellowlegs.” A greater yellowlegs 
is called a “‘winter yellowlegs,” as it comes along late in 
the season and stops late in the fall. 

Mr. Murdock again says that he believes the young red- 
back sandpipers are called on Cape Cod ‘‘winter oxeyes.” 
Ihave always heard them called bythe gunners ‘‘crooked- 
bill snipe.” 

The Hudsonian curlew is known along the Cape as ‘spot 
rump,” the willet as the ‘‘humility,” the sanderling as a 
**bullpeep,” the adult black-bellied plover as a beetlehead,” 
the young black-bellied plover as a ‘‘pale-belly,” the 
robin snipe as a *redbreast,” the red-breasted snipe 
as a “brownback,’ the turnstone as a ‘chicken 

lover,” the Hudsonian curlew as a ‘“‘jack curlew,” the 
squimaux curlew as a ‘‘docbird,” the piping plover asa 
“mourning bird” or “pale ringneck,” the semi-palmated 
sandpiper as a ‘‘peep,” and the least sandpiper as a 
‘*bumble-bee peep.” : J. GC, CAHOON. 
CAPE Cop, 


“Coon Cats.”—Boston, Mass.—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: In your last issue I noted a short comment onan 
article headed ‘‘Coon Cats,” and it seems to me that cer- 
tain statements therein need qualification somewhat, per- 
haps. The statement that any hybrid is araposeile.” 
presu DE that enough absolutely proven facts exist to 

ase an opinion of this sort upon, whereas, in no branch 
of natural history is there more doubt than in this whole 
subject of attraction between sexes, conception, maternal 
impressions on fostal life, delivery under different sur- 
roundings. Jn fact, where connection is possible impreg- 
nation might be also supposed to be possible, until enough 
facts proved the reverse, { believe-—JoHN DIXWELL, M.D. 
[The general statement that hybrids are impossible is, 
of course, too broad; but the words as written were in- 
tended to apply only to the particular case in question, 
Coon cats and rabbit cats are often spoken of, but the 
animals supposed to hybridize are in these instances so 
widely different in their nature thatitis scarcely too 
much to say that conception between them is impossible. 
No one would imagine conception possible between a lion 
and a cow or a bear and a horse. The coon belongs to the 
family Procyonidce and the cat to the Felide. Both are 
carnivores, but beyond this they have nothing in common. 
Hybrids are known to occur only between species which 
are very closely related. .A most familiar example is that 
between the horse and the ass, but even here the progeny 
is unfertile. though both species belong tothe same genus. 
We have seen a hybrid between the domestic sheep and 
the mountain sheep, another case where the two species 
were within the same genus. Instances are not wanting 
in which animals of different families have mated, as in 
the case of the male elk (C. canadensis) and the female 
domestic cow; but we fail to recollect a case in which 
such mating was followed by conception. It may be set 
down as well established that animals of different fami- 
lies will not breed together. | 


WEAPONS IN GAME.—Sacramento, Nov. 7.—Editor For- 
estand Stream: John Simon, of Landing’, Yolo county, 
lately extracted from the breast of a wild goose that he 
had shot a curious arrow-head. Itis of the firest ivory 

_ and nicely carved, As there are no animals found this 
side of the Arctic from which ivory is taken, it is appar- 
ent that the goose thus honored must have received its 
wound som3where in that far-off icy region. Possibly 
the shaft was winged from the bow of some resident of 
that mysterious land about the North Pole, which so 
many adventurous whites have sought in vain to reach. 
We have all read of various kinds of arrow-heads in use 
by the natives of different parts of the continent, but this 
is the first instance in which I have heard of ivory being 
used for arrow-tips. It would be interesting to know the 
true history of that arrow-head.—SaNono. ; 


While I| Mor® ALBINO SQUIRRELS.—Decatur, Ind.—Six weeks 


a 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


ago a fox squirrel was killed near Winamac, Indiana, 
which attracted considerable attention from its color. 
The tail was that of an ordinary fox squirrel, as were also 
the legs, feet, ears and under part, or abdomen, while the 
back and sides from root of tail to tip of nose were almost 
a pure white, The squirrel has been mounted and is now 
in possession of Mr, R. O, Perry, of the above named 
place.—_T, W, B. Sacramento, Cal.—Recently, while 
hunting in the foothills of the Coast Range, James Lewis, 
of Yolo County, killed a snow-white squirrel of the gray 
Se species. It is considered quite a curiosity.— 
ANCHO, 


SNowy Ow. In InLINoIs,—Six miles from town, Nov. 
13, I killed a large snowy owl, flushed from some dead 
rass on a creek bottom, The bird was a very large 
emale, 5ft. lin. from tip to tip; plumage nearly white. 
This is the first instance of this species being captured in 


| this county. The weather has been very mild all the fall, 


and no snow has fallen, I think this is very early for 

this bird to be migrating southward. The specimen is 

ented and in my collection.—H. A. KLINE (Forreston, 
].). 


No Fasie—For I witnessed it myself. Two sparrows 
of a belligerent character separated from the flock, and 
engaged in a terrific combat, They struggled and fiut- 
tered to the ground, where they were quickly captured by 
a vigilant cat, who had watched the battle from its incep- 
tion with a fixed determination to use all her energies for 
its suppression. Blessed are the peacemakers.—8. R. H. 
(Bucyrus, O.). 


EAGLE MEASUREMENTS.—Madison, Wis., Nov. 15.—I 
recently received a letter from a friend in Nebraska stat- 
ing that he had shot a gray or young bald eagle a few 
weeks ago that measured 10ft. 3in, in extent and 40in. in 
length. It proved to be a male bird. This we believe to 
be only lin. less in extent than Audubon’s ‘‘bird of Wash- 
ington.”—C, F, CARR. 


Tuk BEAVER IN MicHicAn,—Central Lake, Mich., Nov. 
11.—I am told that a beaver was brought into the village 
of Elmira, twenty miles east cf this place, yesterday, the 
first I have heard of in this region for along time. Deer 
are very scarce.—KZELPIE, 


Game Bag and Guy. 


Address all-communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co, 


COTTONWOOD LAKE. 
G 


RAND HAVEN, Mich., Nov. 8.—The past three 

weeks have gone “‘like a dream of the night,” and 

I can hardly realize that I have once more been to the 

land of the Dakotas. Even the hope of going had almost 

been abandoned, but fortune favors the braye (hunter), 

and unexpectedly business shaped itself so that I found I 
could have two weeks of unalloyed pleasure. 

I was very desirous of taking a hunting boat with me, 
as I had felt the need of it very much auring my former 
trips to Cottonwood Lake. The iime was too limited to 
send it by freight. If only I coull take itin the baggage 
car of the ‘‘limited express” of the Chicago, Milwaukee 
& St. Paul R. R., was the thought that comes to me, and 
I resolved to ‘‘try it on.” This was on Saturday, I was to 
start the next Tuesday. A hurried note was written to 
Major Heafford, assistant general passenger agent at Mil- 
waukee, explaining the situation, and by return mail, 
Tuesday Sane came an order from Mr. W. D. Car- 
rick, assistant baggage agent, directing “agents and 
baggagemen to pass in baggage cars for Mr. ——, to Red- 
field, Dakota, and return, a small hunting boat.” Ihave 
never had the pleasure of meeting Mr, Carrick, but on 
inquiry I find he is one of us, and enjoys an outing with 
rodd an gun. ‘*Why,” said an acquaintance of his, ‘I be- 
lieve, if the road would allow it, Carrick would send out 
a special baggage car with every hunting party leavin 
Milwaukee.” <A fellow feeling makes us wondrous kind, 
and judging from the treatment I received on this trip, I 
think conductors and baggagemen on this road must all 
be lovers of field sports, and it could hardly be otherwise, 
since from August to November their trains daily flush 
great coveys of chickens and grouse, and the honk of 
geese and gabble of brant are heard from all the many 
lakes which are located along the line. 

I left Chicago at noon Wednesday. Thursday evenin 
at 8 o’clock found me at Redfield, where I was delaye 
until Friday evening, when I found a farmer whose 
claim” lies near Cottonwood Lake, and he consented to 
take me and my boat to the lake. Friday night found 
me exchanging salutations with my old friend William 
Sutton and his good wife and family. My coming was 
entirely unexpected, but Iwas met by that hearty wel- 
come which makes one ‘‘feel at home” and which no one 
knows better how to give than thisfamily. After supper 
Mr, 8. and I, over our pipes, recall the pleasant hours we 
have had together in the past, and discuss the probabili- 
ties for the hunting of the few days which I am to spend 
with him. The first flight of geese has gone, the bright, 
warm weather and south winds are delaying the last 
fight, still there are some left, and brant are coming in 
in great flocks. Ducks, as usual, are plentiful, Alto- 
gether the outlook is favorable. I unpack my gun and 
lay out shooting toggery ready for the morrow, with the 
resolve that no time shall be wasted. 

Saturday dawns bright and clear, and I launch my boat 
and start for a six-mile cruise around the lake. The wind 
is from the 8. W, and quite fresh. I take lee of the west 
shore and paddle leisurely along, not expecting any 
shooting until I reach the tall rushes a mile or more be- 
low; but suddenly, and as usual, unexpectedly, a mallard 
rises from the grass and reeds along shore: with a startled 
quack, quack, he makes off as fastas wings can carry 
him, I(’s.a pretty, Sen chbaway shot, and although he 
has a good start before the paddle is exchanged for the 
gun, he drops to the first barrel. Twomore birds rise be- 
fore the rushes are reached; the first gets away, notwith- 
standing both barrels call after him, the last, a blue- 
winged teal, comes down at the first call. Now we come 
to the rushes, paddle is exchanged for push-pole and soon 


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shot before the birds are beyond reach, but I am well 
satisfied with the sport, and return for dinner with a very 
fair showing of ducks and an appetite unknown betore 
for many a day. Among the ducks killed was one can- 
vasback, the first I ever shot on this lake. Isawa num- 
ber of them during my stay, but they were always well 
out in the open water and so shy that I never succeeded 
in getting near enough to them fora shot. Saturday 
evening J added three white brant to the day’s score and 
felt well satisfied with the day’s work. 

Sunday Major Howell (from the town of Howell, four- 
teen miles west from Cottonwood) dropped in on us about 
dinner time, and insisted on my visiting old friends at his 
town, Monday spent with him, so no hunting was done. 
The Major was a candidate for County Treasurer, and was 
very much engaged with what he termed ‘‘missionary 
work.” I left him Tuesday morning just as he was start- 
ing out with his pockets well filled with what he called 
‘*tracts,” but which looked for all the world like what we 
designate as election tickets back in the States. (I have 
had a note from the Major since my return, in which he 
says he ‘‘got there in elegant shape.”) 

Tuesday evening returned to Cottonwood, shooting a 
half dozen grouse and chickens on the way, and closed the 
day with four more geese. 

ednesday morning early a party of four of us went to 
the cornfields to try for geese, but were not very success- 
ful, getting only five, two of them falling to my little 12- 
gauge. One of the party, who was shooting a very fine 
10-gauge 10-pound English-made gun, had expressed 
many doubts about my being able to “‘veach them” with 
the 83-pound 12-gauge, but the results of the morning’s 
shoot rather astonished him and gratified me, Lama 
very enthusiastic American, and, while not detracting at 
all from the shooting qualities of foreign-made guns, 
which are too well Known to be denied, am just ‘“‘set 
enough in my ways” to think that just as good guns are 
madeat home. At any rate, this little 12-cange Damas- 
cus Remington is good enough for me. 

I had intended to keep a record of each day’s shooting, 


‘but Mr, Sutton’s son Wesley and I gave up the aftempt 


to keep a correct score. We shot every day all we 
wanted, The four days’ shooting netted over twenty 
geese and brant, and a goodly number of chickens and 
grouse sandwiched between the morning and evening 
shooting on the lake. 

Saturday came all too soon. I had promised to be 
home for election (Tuesday), and must start Saturday 
night in order to get there, so the gun is cleaned and put 
in the case, flannel shirt and shooting coat affectionately 
folded away, while the lines of an old poem, which 
always ring in our ears at the close of a hunting holiday, 
come to us again: 


“We linger while we turn away, 
We cling while we depart, 

And memories unknown till then 
Come crowding round the heart. 

Let what will lure us on our way, 
Farewell’s a bitter word to say”— 


to geese and ducks, Soon we are bowling over the hard 
prairie road toward Redfield. Hight o’clock P. M. finds 
me aboard the train, and on Monday evening I am re- 
counting the pleasures of my irip at my own table at 


home. 8. C. G. 


ITEMS FROM GEORGIA. 


Ae Ga., Nov. 18.—On account of the pro- 

tracted drought and warm weather very little hunt- 
ing has been done about here; bus several showers have 
fallen of late and a cold wave has passed over us, This 
has brought out the dog and gun, and Bob White is being 
bagged freely. I had just an how’s sport this afternoon 
and bagged four quail in four consecutive shots. Only 
one covey was found on account of the latencss ‘of. the 
hour. My faithful pointer dog Dan (A.K.R. 3931) made 
every point true and staunch. There is a peculiarity 
about this dog not generally found. It is his habit when 
he finds birds, and you are not near enough to see him, 
after remaining for a time on point he will back off and 
come to you with such signs as to inform you of the fact, 
I have known him to do it twice on the same covey in a 
test. Hedid the same thing this afternoon. Heisa wide 
ranger, but always comes backina given time. Being 
off longer than usual this afterncon, I told the young man 
with me that ‘“Dan had birds.” We took his direction 
over a small hill to find him. When we came to the brow 
of the hill he came up to me wagging his tail. I then 
followed him a short way and he led me directly to the 
point on two birds he had in the brush. He does this fre- 
quently when the birds lay well. 

Much game is now coming into market. Deer, turkey, 
duck, woodcock, quail, etc., are daily seen in our streets 
and in the market. One person killed ten turkeys on a 
trip down the river last week, and ducks are plentiful. 

arecent number of the FOREST AND STREAM I asked 
how many broods of quail were haiched in a season, You 
replied, “Two, and sometimes three.” Iam convinced of 
the correctness of your answer. I took a short ride with 
my gun and dog on the 15th of October last. He 
pointed in a stubble field, when I immediately dis- 
mounted and went to put up the birds, When I got to 
him I found young birds running all over the ground. 
They could not have been more than two or three days 
old. They had no wings and made no effort to fly. Of 
course I did not shoot at the old ones, but rode off, 

Another question I wish to ask is this: Can you or any 
of your readers inform me in what places quail can be 
found at certain hours of the day, say beginning at 8 
o'clock in the morning? I want to know where the best 

laces are to hunt them at a given hour. Most every one 
bs a theory for himself, and I ask this because I have 
been requested to do so, and for general sito 


SACRAMENTO, Cal., Nov. 7.—Our open season has been 
upon us now for nearly six weeks, and reports from all 
quarters represent small game as very plentiful. Geere 
and ducks are everywhere and the foothill section akounds 
in quail. We have had a couple of good rains and the 
leaves are falling, which means that the quail hunter’s 
time hascome. No frosts have yet occurred in northern 
California, although they have had several severe ones in 
the southern section. Still, the days are cold enough to 


the ducks begin to rise. I score several misses, for ib is pallow one to do vigorous work without discomfort.— 
quick work to drop the pole, pick up the gun and get a | SaNncHo, 


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CANADIAN BACK LAKES. 


OME of your readers might like a few notes of a canoe 


trip lasting a month on the back lakes of Canda, and 
as many of them annually cast about for a route on which 
to spend a few weeks of camp life, combining canoeing, 
shooting and fishing, it might be the means ot supplying 
them with the necessary information. Commencing at 
Laidlaw’s landing, near the head of Balsam Lake, I went 
down through it to Camerons Lake, past Fenelon Falls, 
into pateeen Lake and nearly to its foot; returning went 
up the Scugog River, past the Farm of Lindsay into 
ScugOE Lake and up Scugog Lake to Port Perry at its 
head, taking the train from there back to Toronto. The 
distance paddled was about seventy miles in a straight 
line from point to point in the route, but of course the 
paddling to and fro to shooting and fishing grounds 
would perhaps double or more than double that distance, 
My outfit consisted of a canoe, built by English, of Peter- 
boro, 16ft, long, 3lin. beam and 12in. deep, with a good 
deal of sheer at each end, after the fashion of the birch 
bark—a good point. Having a fiat floor with fine ends, it 
carried a large load, paddled easily when loaded and was 
steady enough tostand up in and shoot. A marquee tent 
12x12 with a bell behind, made of factory cotton, with a 
fly to go over it of the lightest factory cotton, which only 
costs five cents a yard. This is a great protection to a 
tent, and when well stretched no rain will come through 
the tent; it also keeps it cool, warding off the sun and 
giving a free circulation of air between the two. I think 
this arrangement preferable to haying a single tent of 
heavier material. A large waterproof blanket in which 
my bedding was rolled up when moving formed the 
ground work of my bed at night. A sailor’s canvas bag, 
painted lead color, which made it quite waterproof, held 
my clothes. An old champagne basket, costing twenty- 
five cents, covered with oilcloth, contained the grub. I 
had also an axe and small spade, 12-bore gun, box hold- 
ing 300 cartridges, split bamboo trout rod, trolling line 
with spoon, jack lamp (using coaloiland giving sostrong 
a light that can read a letter by it at night 100ft. off), 
some wax candles; two large tin pails, fitting Into each 
other, the smaller one containing, ranged round the in- 
side, separate tins, to hold tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pep- 
per, and in the space in the center a teapot—a very good 
contrivance, as the larger pail serves as a waterpail, and 
if wanted the smaller one, by taking out the loose tins 
and teapot, can be used as a pail also. 

My camp stove is the best style I have eyer seen, being 
extremely light but very complete and useful, It has 
two holes on the top for cooking, same size as a No. 8 
stove, The fire is in the upper part, with an oven under- 
neath. The oven roasts beautifully, and is heated by 
turning a damper at the back, which sends the heat over 
the top of the oven, then underneath it and into the pipe. 
I have roasted a large mallard easily and well in it in less 
than an hour; besides using the two holes on the top for 
other purposes. The telescoping pipes fit into the fire 
place. The oven holds the frying pan, a wasting pan and 
a broiler, so that when the stove is packed up it is all self 
contained, and yet is so light that it can be lifted easily 
with two fingers. I had a tin plate sewed into the side of 
the tent, with a hole in the middle to allow the pipes to 
go through, and some additional lengths of pipe, and on 
a wet or cold day put the stove inside the tent, when with 
water and wood inside also I could be warm and comfort- 
able, and independent of what the weather might be out- 
side. I had also two tin pails tapering to the bottom, 
which fitted into the holes on the top of the stove, going 
below it about two inches, and by using them and the 
oven at the same time, I could have three cooking oper- 
ations going on at once. The stove is made of sheet iron 
and costs complete about $6. It is decidedly the best 
camp stove that I have met with in an experience of 
forty years. 

I had with me a pure Clumber spaniel puppy, six 
months old, bred by your correspondent, Mr. Mercer, of 


Ottawa, Ont., which I was anxious to initiate with camp: 


life and its accompaniments. She exhibited qualities, 
young as she was, that hold out good promise of her mak- 
ing one of the finest dogs I ever saw. Her sire, Johnny, 
is a litter brother of Newcastle, who has won, I believe, 
many first prizes at exhibitions in his class; he (Johnny) is 
a noted dog for his questing and retrieving qualities, and 
his daughter will not, I think, belie either her immediate 
or more remote ancestry. 

T left Toronto on Aug. 30 by the afternoon train on the 
Midland Division of the G. T. R., which runs to Coboconk 
at the head of Balsam Lake, stopping at a small station 
called Kirkfield, to which place I had some days pre- 
viously sent by freight my canoe and camping traps. The 
next day a friend who lived in the village went with me 
to the Drowned Land on the Talbot River, which runs 
into Lake Simcoe, a noted resort for woodducks and 
black ducks. This drowned land extending about five or 
six miles or more in length, is formed by a dam built 
across the river at Bolsover, setting the water back, and 
covers many thousand acres. Here we intended shooting 
the next day, Sept. 1, on which day the season for duck 
and snipe shooting commences, During the evening 
another party of four arrived, and pitched their tent 
close to ours, and during the night several other local 
eee put in an appearance, so that in the morning 
the river was well lined with guns. We had fair shoot- 
ing in the morning, but the number of guns seemed so 
effectually to have scared the ducks that after that morn- 
ing very few remained, most of them having left for 
safer quarters. 

Having promised to wait at Kirkfield for a friend who 
intended joining me there, from Toronto, I remained at 
the Drowned Land till Saturday afternoon, killing a few 
ducks every morning and evening, and_ enjoying. the 
beautiful weather and the camp life. On Wednesday 
morning I shot a woodduck, which fell into the river 
behind me. I was standing on the bank at the time, 
about 20yds. from the ‘edge. I took the puppy to the 
bank, and pointing to the duck, said, “Goand fetch dead, 
Joe.” Fortunately just then the duck, which was only 
winged, gave a flap, and the puppy saw it at once and 
swam out toit, This was the first bird that she had ever 
attempted to retrieve, and as the duck on her approach 
began to struggle, she swam round it two or three times, 
but appeared afraid to take hold of it and began toreturn 
to the shore. I ordered her very emphatically to go back 
and fetch it, when she at once returned to the bird, swap. 
round it again once or twice, and at last took hold of the 
point of one of its wings and swam to the shore, towing 


FOREST AND STREAM. 
the duck behind her, As soon as I saw that she was 
bringing the duck I walked back tothe place where I 
was standing when I fired, and when she reached the 
shore and got the duck on the land she took it up and 
brought it to me. This was not bad for a six months old 
puppy. After that she brought every bird that T sent her 
for without the least hesitation. ButIdid not overtask 
her, not wanting to keep her, at her age, always wet. 
The teaching was what I wished an opportunity to give, 
not to make her retrieve every bird, In another year, 
when full grown and strong, she will be able to do that 
without the injury to her health which might result from 
such a course at present. On returning to the camp 
morning and evening after shooting 1 always gave her a 
duck to carry from the landing to the tent, and that 
practice I kept up all the time I was out. After the first 
few times, the puppy of her own accord always picked 
up a duck without waiting to be told,"and marched quite 
proudly to the tent, carrying the duck and looking back 
every now and then to me with a perfectly self-satisfied 
air. Though I never before owned one, I had often heard 
that.one of the peculiarities of the Clumber spaniel was, 
that they took naturally to retrieving, and certainly if 
the majority of the breed are to be judged by my puppy, 
they are honestly entitled to their reputation. She is 
very tender mouthed, carrying a bird for long distances 
without ruffling a feather, I think it isa pity that this 
breed of spaniels is not more generally known and used. 
Their great power gives them a decided advantage over 
most of the other breeds of spaniels in carrying birds in 
heavy ground, and their hunting mute is another point 
in their favor. Their noses are excellent, and their 
beauty and high general intelligence make them pleasant 
companions both in the field and about home. 

I believe that there are only two families of these 
spaniels in the Dominion, one in Halifax and one in 
Ottawa; but I feel confident that as their usefulness and 
splendid hunting and retrieving qualities become more 
generally known, they will come to the front as they 
have not yet done, and will be in great demand by sports- 
men in general, At present hardly one Canadian sports- 
man in ten ever saw one or knows anything of their 
qualities and capabilities. For snipe, woodcock and 
partridge shooting, and for retrieving ducks I consider 
them unequalled by any breed of dogs, and I believe that 
they would also be excellent dogs to shoot quail over. 
They hunt so close to the gun that their flushing the birds 
without pointing would not be of any consequence, and 
in finding scattered birds after the bevies had been flushed 
and marked down, I believe they would not be excelled 
by the very best pointersand setters. If you only consider 
that for about 200 years this breed of spaniels has been 
kept absolutely pure by the dukes of Newcastle, and that 
during that time each successive generation has been 
used for hunting and retrieving, and if you believe that 
such habits will, in the lapse of time, become from such 
constant use almost second nature, you can easily under- 
stand why the Clumber spaniel of to-day, if pure bred, 
should be a dog that almost naturally, and without teach- 
ing, takes to the ways of his ancestors. 

I returned to Kirkfield on Saturday afternoon, to finda 
letter from my friend in Toranto, saying that the tyranny 
of business would prevent him from joining me that 
evening. And on Monday morning I had my canoe and 
traps loaded in a lumber wagon, and drove four miles to 
Laidlaw’s landing, on Balsam Lake. 

That afternoon I went into camp alone, about three 
miles down the lake, near McNishes Creek, at the mouth 
of which there is a considerable extent of drowned land, 
where last year at this time there were a great many 
woodducks and quite a number of black ducks. The 


next morning I was on the shooting ground before day- 


light, but much to my disappointment, I saw only two 
or three ducks and did not get ashot. Evening produced 
the same result, so that point of my route, where I ex- 
pected some fair shooting, turned out barren. I cannot 
account for the absence of the ducks this year unless they 
had all been shot off, which seems almost impossible, 
though strongly suspect that they had been constantly 
shot at by people in the neighborhood since Aug. 15, fi- 
teen days before the open season. This would have 
driven them from the restricted territory of the shooting 
grounds 

This is one of the hardships and disappointments that 
the sportsman who comes from a distance to shooting 
grounds and whorespects the law, has to undergo. Inout 
of the way parts of the country, unless the government ap- 
points game wardens who will do their duty, itis per- 
haps unavoidable. Wealthy corporations of sportsmen, 
who own or lease shooting grounds, can afford to employ 
men to watch them; but the rest of the country where 
game is to be found is practically left quite unprotected, 
and in too many instances the man who respects the law 
and on the opening of the season at some expense and 
trouble goes toa point where he has aright to expect 
shooting, finds, on reaching his destination, that local 
shooters have anticipated him by a fortnight or three 
weeks, and have either killed or driven away all the 
game. This is particularly the case-with ducks which, if 
persistently shot at day after day on ground of not great 
extent, will leave it entirely. It is different with field 
game which, of course, may be killed off before the time, 
but unless it is, it does not leave the locality where it was 
reared. What is to be the remedy? In Manitoba the 
government appoints game wardens all over the country 
who will and do prosecute people who shoot out of season. 
I do not think that any salary is attached to the office, 
but there there is no difficulty in finding plenty of men 
who are quite willing to accept the office, and the system 
works well, no ill feeling following the prosecution of of 
fenders by the game wardens, who act ex officio and in a 
public capacity. Why could not the same system be 
adopted in Ontario? Ifeel satisfied that im Ontario no 
difficulty would be found in getting men to act as game 
wardens, and one or two prosecutions, with the knowl- 
edge that it was the duty of the game wardens to protect 
the game, would very soon effectually puta stop to the 
shooting, which is systematically carried on In many 
places for two or three weeks before the expiration of the 
close season. I think that if the matter were represented 
to the Ontario government by a strong body of sports- 
men, the object would most likely be attained. Is 1t not 
worth a trial? 

My camp was pleasantly situated and good ue in 
the lake. close to it, Not being pushed for pie, Te- 
mained in it till Wednesday, when [started for Jameron’s 
Lake, the next below Balsam in the cham, I was sorry 


(Nov. 25, 1886. 


to leave pretty Balsam Lake where, although I had been 
disappointed inmy expected shooting, I had much en- 
joyed my two days’ sojourn, It was a paddle of about 
seven miles to the foot of the lake where the river which 
connects it with Carmeron’s Lake commences, at a pretty 
hamlet called Rosedale. ' 


At the landing, which I made about noon on a beautiful 
sunny day, underneath a fine spreading oak on a bench 
satan old white-haired hale and handsome man, talking to 
two others lying on the grass at his feet, On approaching 
I saw that the old man was blind. He turned out to be 
the postmaster, and had a small store in which the post- 
office was close by. Hetold me that he had been per- 
fectly blind since ten years old, the result of an accident, 
He was most intelligent and answered all my questions 
without the least hesitation, On my saying that 1 wanted 
my milk pail filled, and wished to get a loaf of bread, he 
at once rose saying, ‘‘Come with me to the post-office and 
my old woman will attend to your wants,” which I did, 
and found his wife a comely, nice elderly woman, who 
did as he said. I gave her a twenty-five-cent piece in 
payment. The store was somewhat dark, and she said, 
“Ts this a twenty or twenty-five-cent piece?” “Give it to 
me,” the old man said, *‘I will tell you.” He took it be- 
tween his thumb and finger and feeling it for an instant 
only, said at once “It is a twenty-five-cent piece.” How 
very acute the sense of touch becomes in the blind. I 
never saw it more strongly marked than on this occasion, 
and what a wise and merciful arrangement it is that 
makes up in some measure for the loss of one sense, by 
increasing the delicacy and power of another. I found 
that I had to go down the river two miles to a dam and 
lock, thence make a portage, as the lock was out of repair 
and not used. This was not pleasant news, being alone, 
but as there was no other way I had only to proceed. 
The portage was not along one, only about 40yds. around 
the deck, but the unloading singlehanded, reloading, 
hauling the canoe over, and carrying all your traps on a 
very warm September day, was not by any means a 
pleasant task, About three milse-below the dock, I was 
told, I would come to Cameron’s Lake; and on the right 
hand side, where the river entered the lake, I -would find 
a nice camping ground and some duck shooting. Some 
distance below the dock I came to a place where the river 
turned in three different directions, or rather where there 
were three rivers; one kept on to the right, another to 
the left, and still another went straight on, and they all 
appeared to be of about equal size and volume. Here 
was a puzzler. Which was the proper one for me to take? 
I came to a stop and tried-to think the matter out by 
theorizing on the direetion of each, but asI had no map 
with me (a great oversight) I could come to no satisfactory 
conclusion, and as the evening was approaching, if was 
getting time to be in camp, I was, however, surrounded 
on all sides by drowned and submerged land, where no 
camping place was to be found, What wasitodo? ITI 
went on and took the wrong route I would only be losing 
valuable time, and would either have to spend the night 
sitting in my canoe or go back to the dock and camp 
there. At this critical moment a most unearthly sound 
smote on my ear, making me almost jump upright in the 
canoe. It was repeated in a few seconds, and I then 
recognized it as the escape of steam from a high-pressure 
engine, and from around a point close by in the river on 
my left appeared a steamer with a barge load of cord 
wood in tow. The barge had gone aground just around 
the point, hidden from me, and the steamer being ready, 
was commencing to start with itagain. I waited till she 
came up to me, when they said my route lay to the right; 
the river to the left was the Burnt River, and the one 
straight before me was its course to the lake; the one to 
the right was the continuation of the river which came 
from Rosedale. Thanking them for a proffered tow, 
which was declined, and very glad at finding myself re- 
lieved from my somewhat disagreeable dilemma, I pad- 
dled on, Soon I came tothe mouth of the river, where 
it enters Cameron’s Lake, Here on the right hand side I 
found a very nice camping place, sheltered by the woods 
on three sides and open to the lake; and as evening was 
coming on I lost no time in unloading the canoe, putting 
up my tent and stove and preparing supper. 

The next morning before daylight I was awakened by 
the pattering of rain on the fly of the tent, the first that 
had fallen since I started; so instead of getting up to 
have a shot at the early woodducks, as I had intended, I 
turned over in my blankets and enjoyed a snooze till 
about 7 o’clock, whef I rose and breakfasted. I had left 
the stove standing in front of the tent the evening before, 
but now brought it inside, put on the additional length of 
pipe, which reached three feet above the ridgepole, and 
with a pail of water and some wood inside, was quite 
independent of the weather. It partially cleared up at 
half-past 10, and as the mouth of the river, only 110yds. 
from the tent, looked like a good place for bass, I deter- 
mined to giveitatrial. Catching some small frogs, T 
put my rod together, using the bait tip, and was very 
soon anchored just where the river enters the lake. A 
growth of weeds prolonged the point which formed the 
end of #he eastern bank, and popes oy frog just clear 
of them, in less than five minutes I hooked a 3lbs. bass, 
which on the light bamboo rod gave me fine sport for 
some minutes, when he consented to allow the landing net 
to be put under him; and in less than half an hour I 
eaught two more, both considerably larger than the first, 
the last the largest, and weighing, I am sure, over 4lbs, 
Three finer or handsomer bass it would be difficult to 
produce, I was much surprised to find two of them full 
of roe and the third of milt, If this is general, should 
not this season be a close period for these fish? I did not 
fish for nor catch any more bass on my trip, so had no 
further opportunity for observation on this point. If my 
half-hour of fishing at this point be a fair sample of the 
sport here, few better bass fishing resorts are to be found. 

As it commenced to rain again I went back to the tent, 
and keeping up a good fire in the stove was quite com- 
fortable. Between three and four in the afternoon it par- 
tially cleared off, and having been told that close to where 
the Burnt River joined the Gull, there was a small lake 
surrounded by drowned land and bog, which could be 
entered by a canoe and was a good place for woodducks, 
I started to see if I could find it. I was successful, and it 
turned out to be just as described to me, except m the 
point that the ducks were very scarce, there only being 
three in it and they all got away unshot at. I was quite 
uncertain whether the ducks would fly in there in the 
evening, and as it was some distance, from amen and 

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threatening to rain again, I thought it best to get 


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- come to the duck shooter. 


‘When I got near the camp it was 6 o'clock and_a very 
" gray and Jowering evening. Not a hundred yards from 
fie tent there was a patch of 40 or 50 acres of bog, marsh, 
pond holes with lilies, patches of black muck and tall 
reeds, inclosed between the mouth of the river and the 
“main land, a bay, in fact, that looked a likely place for 
ducks to fly into, and since it was so near the tent, I 
pushed the. canoe into it, startling three woodduck as I 
did so, which went away without being shot at. After 
waiting until half past six without any ducks coming in, 
I was in the act of raising the paddle to leave when I saw 
a woodduck coming toward me, Tt came within shotand 
I knocked it down, and had hardly put a fresh cartridge 
into the gun when two more came in, and from then till 
seyen, by which time, the evening being so dark that it 
was impossible to see to shoot, lam sure not less than 
one hundred ducks flew into the place. I had inadvert- 
ently stumbled into their evening roosting place, and in 
the greater part of an hour’s shooting I knocked down 
seven, five of which I got next morning, as it was too 
dark to find them then. If it had been a fine, clear eve- 
ning, giving a good bright background of sky to shoot 
agaist, [am sure could easily have killed fifteen or 
twenty, as they flew all round me, paying no attention to 
me standing up in the canoe, and many times plumping 
down in thereeds within a few yards; but when they got 
between meand the background of woods which lined 
the marsh, in the bad light, it was impossible to see them 
with sufficient distinctness to cover them with the gun. 
This was one of the happy chances that sometimes 
any years ago, when on a 
shooting trip with Tom Wallace, the now celebrated 
paddler, our trip extending from Rice Lake down to the 
drowned lands below Campbeliford, on the Trent River; 
in the heart of those drowned lands one Sunday after- 
noon he found a place which, from the signs, he thought 
the woodducks would fly into in the evening to roost, 
and we determined to try it, on the chance of his being 
correct in his supposition. It was about two miles from 
our tent, through drowned land all the way,'and to reach 
it by daylight (to be later than that would haye been use- 
less) we had to leave the tent about 2 o'clock A. M, Any 
one who has ever tried it will know how difficult it is to 
make one’s way through drowned land, in a canoe, in the 
dark, and how he ever managed to find his way to the 
lace I never could understand, but we did get there 
just as daylight began to show, and in time for the shoot- 
ing. We had hardly taken our places at some little 
distance apart, when Tom’s suspicion was verified by 
duck after duck pitching down and fiying round our 
heads in all directions, and I never had as good shooting 
as I had on that occasion for a couple of hours. I forget 
now (it was about25 years ago) how many ducks we killed, 
but it was a goodly number. It was in the old muzzle- 
loading days and though we each had two guns, if we 
had had breechloaders I dare say we would have doubled 
it. My little evening’s shoot on Cameron’s Lake brought 
the occasion back foreibly to my recollection. Theducks 
must have all left the place before daylight, for I was in 
it next morning some time before that but did not see a 
single duck, ; 


It was now Friday, and as I had promised to meet my 
friend the next day at Sturgeon Point, about twelve 
miles away, with Fenelon Falls to pass at the foot of the 
lake, dividing Camerom from Sturgeon Lake, I had to 
strike camp and proceed. I was sorry to do so, as by re- 
maining I would have had some good shooting and fish- 
ing, but I was anxious to keep my appointment. I hada 
reach of four miles across Cameron’s Lake to cross after 
leaving the shelter of the west shore of the lake to get to 
the falls, and as it was blowing freshly from the N. W., 
and my canoe was heavily loaded, I hesitated a little at 
leaving the weather shore. I went out about quarter ofa 
mile, but found the sea too heavy for me and turned 
back, In half an hour, however, I fancied that the wind 
was lulling and the sky to windward looked less windy, 
so l again made a start. When about half way across the 
wind freshened up a little, which also freshened up the 
old sea, and I was almost sorry I had made the venture, 
but by dint of hard paddling, I reached the landing at 
the falls, with only a little water in the canoe. 

Crossing the wide reaches of these lakes in a loaded 
canoe, if there is any wind or even appearance of 
wind, is a thing to be always undertaken with great 
caution. The lakes are generally shallow and it does not 
take much wind to get up a nasty choppy sea, which will 
soon find its way over the gunwale of a deeply loaded 
canoe, with only about three inches of freeboard, and 
being swamped even half a mile from the shore isneither 
pleasant nor safe; but it is a dilemma very likely to occur 
if one be caught in such a position. I -wasafterward told 

. that Cameron’s Lake bears the reputation of being partic- 
ularly treacherous. 

The falls at Fenelon are about 30ft. in height, and con- 
stitute one of the finest water powers in Canada, A dam 
is built across them, and the Goyernment are building 
fine granite locks. These when finished will prove an 
important link in the proposed Trent Valley Canal, which 
if ever built is intended by means of these chains of lakes 
and rivers to connect the Georgian Bay with the lower 
end of Lake Ontario, and thus avoid the dangers of the 
navigation down Lakes Huron, St. Clair and Brie, and 
the upper part of Lake Ontario. But the railways seem 
to be competing so successfully now with water carriage, 

. that it is unlikely, feasible as the plan seems, if it will 
ever be carried out. 

The town of Fenelon Falls, of about 2,000 people, is 
prettily situated on high ground round them, and is in 
direct communication with Toronto by rail. I got a carter 
to portage my canoe and traps to the river at the foot of 
the falls (quite a short distance), and started at 4 o’clock 
in the afternoon for Sturgeon Point, about seven miles. 
When half way there, following the western shore of the 
lake, which as the wind was still westerly was the weather 
shore with smooth water, [found myself on an arm of 
the lake, on the opposite side of which, unfortunately, 
Sturgeon Point and its hotel lay, and of course it was 
necessary to cross the lake to get to it. It was still blow- 
ing pretty fresh, but as it was only about 14 miles across, 
I thought that there would not be fetch enough in that 
distance to get up a sea that would be dangerous, I 
would have camped on the side I was on that evening, as 
I was a day ahead of time, and waited till next morning 
to cross, but the whole western side of the lake 
where I was, as far as I could see, was bordered by a deep 
anne of drowned land, through which I did not think it 

would be possible to get with a loaded canoe, so there was 


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little choice Jeft for me. By the time, however, that I 
had got half way over, I found that I had miscalculated 
the force of the wind, and its power of getting up a sea 
even in that short distance, and the canoe commenced to 
take in water fast. The arm of the lake which I was 
crossing also opened out to the full sweep of the lake for 
about 8 or 9 miles from the 8. W., and as I proceeded and 
opened that out the wind seemed to draw more in that 
direction and bring a larger sea with it. It was impossi- 
ble to turn back, so nothing was left but to push for the 
eastern shore as fast as possible, and I fortunately suc- 
ceeded in reaching it before the canoe took in water 
enough tosink her. J wasso hard pressed, however, that 
I had to beach her at the nearest land. Ihad no time to 
look for a soft spot, so seeing a skiff hauled up on the 
shore T pointed the canoe for it, with the notion when 
the skiff was hauled out the canoe might also find a safe 
landing place, I was lucky in doing so, and was glad to 
find that instead of grounding and striking heavily on a 
hard bottom, of which I had been afraid, as with the 
heavy load she had in she might have knocked a hole in 
her, She slid easily with the way she had on nearly half 
her length out on a smooth piece of wood, It wasa lucky 
hit. Iwas glad to find myself safely ashore, for it had 
been beach her or swamp. There was no alternative, and 
a few minutes more would have sent the craft down. 
ToRONTO, Canada. W. 
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experience, and in reply he made the prettiest little 
speech I have ever heard. ‘‘Well, I tell you, old fellow, 
what itis; that strikes me just right, for we're in for 
many a picnic; as I know you'd rather have me to put 
you up to all the tricks than anybody else, even if I do 
say it, and I'll teach you; so at itwe go, The reason you 
got your nose skinned, then, was because you held the 
gun loose. You must always hold it as tightly as you 
can against your shoulder. Keep both eyes open, and 
the next cotton-tail you see shoot at him just asif you 
were throwing at a chicken on the run, abead, so as to 
be dead sure of gettin’ it. But mind, I am near you, so 
always look out and don’t have any accidents around.” 

All this time I was sitting on the log, while C, was 
standing in front of me? At the end of his “‘speech” I 
jumped up, knowing that, though he did not have polish, 
he had a true heart, and was a firmer friend than ever I 
had had. That thought has never yet changed. Feeling 
cheap at the delay I had caused, I started for the clum 
of hazel brush near by and took one side, while he too 
the other. Going slowly along like him, he looked closely 
into the brush and at intervals kicked it. In a very short 
time I saw one of the large-eyed, pretty things start 
ahead of me and run to C.’s side. Ishouted to him, and 
then heard a click and the sharp sound of the gun on the 
eold air, Of course I had to ask if he “got it,” and hear- 
ing that he had, I had to satisfy my curiosity by running 
through the brush and finding out all the details, after 
which I returned to my side, having decided that I was 
fully able to do the same as had just been done. I was 
quickly rewarded for my determination, for by some 
strange good luck I chanced to see a rabbit a short dis- 
tance from me at the foot of a clump of hazel brush, sit- 
ting straight up, his ears erect and his large, mild eyes 
open. 

As the smoke cleared away I was astounded to see the 
creature I had just admired giving his last kicks in the 
blood stained snow. How exultant I felt as I walked to 
him, and how I trembled as I took a stout cord and tied 
his hind legs and then threw him over my shoulder—a 
mode that C. said was better than any of ‘those there 
plaig taig” game bags. I felt like rolling in the snow and 
yellmg and dancing, but collecting myself I went on 
thinking of my great ‘‘haul,” when right out from some 
dead and fallen snow-covered branches against which I 
had dreamingly walked, a great white-tipped fellow 
bounced, whereupon my excited nerves and muscles in 
some way worked and shot my gun (as it all flashed so 
quickly I couldn’t believe I did it). I had seen fur fly and 
the old fellow keep on, but going to where the shot struck 
in the snow I saw the pinch of brown hair lying near a 
spot of blood, I looked closely and walked fast, seeing 
here and there a drop of blood, and running down a deep 
ravine, came to where he had taken shelter in a little cave, 
and there I pulled him out, “stone dead.” Retracing my 
steps with two rabbits I seemed to wall on air. I was 
taised still higher by hearing my companion say, as he 
saw me, “That's it, old fellow, keep it up and you'll soon 
be up to all the dodges.” 

Pointing to a large treetop near by, which had tumbled 
to the ground, he said, ‘‘There are a lot of them in there, 
for I saw the tracks. We'll each take a side and pop 
away at the first one that shows himself outside.” Walk- 
ing around directly opposite each other and kicking the 
brush, we would scare first one and then another out, 
and I thought there never would be an end to the shoot- 
ing. Getting started a little way I would shoot at them, 
but out of four shots missed everyone. This lowered my 
self-estimation most woefully, At one time I saw two 
come out one right after the other; being nearer OC. he 
cocked both hammers and killed both in what seemed to 
be be almost one shot. Both rabbits turned completely 
over and never moved, How I wished that I was able to 
do such a thing. 

By a small stream near by I gathered twigs and 
branches while C, started a fire; scraping the snow from 
a big rock in front of it, we toasted our bread and warmed 
our meat, and how good that meal did taste! while by 
breaking the ice oyer the creek we got a most delicious 
drink, and then sat in front of the fire getting rested and 
warmed. Looking at my companion’s string I saw that 
without a bit of commotion he had secured six during 
the morning, while I, with all my big thoughts and 
estimations, had but two. After thoroughly enjoying 
ourselves by the fire we again started on our trip. Plod- 
ding along without seeing anything to shoot we were 
highly pleased upon coming to an old field that the sum- 
mer before had raised nothing but an abundant crop of 
weeds, On seeing the place ©, exclaimed, “I'll go over 
there into the hollow, while you walk through and drive 
them toward me, You can see them sitting still and so 
shoot one out of a hundred, while the ones you miss will 
come down by me,” 

The weeds stood straight and stiff, reaching above my 
knees, while on the ground a thick growth of grass formed 
a warm home for the game. I had gone but a few steps 
when in a hollow of the grass I saw two long ears erect. 
Banging away I was put a little out of humor to see the 
long ears jump out and put toward the deadly hollow. 
Walking in a zig-zag path through the field many and 
many were the chances I was offered, all of which I tried 
though the biggest half Ilost. But when I had finished 
the field I had added six _to my load of two, while my in- 
structor had thirteen, He had stood back from the bank 
a little way, where the vale was narrow and deep, and 
running along at the bottom the game had given him 
excellent chances. Reaching a road we gladly accepted 
the offer of a ride on a ‘“‘bob sled,” given us by a jolly old 
farmer, We handed over to him five of our trophies, upon 
which he remarked, ‘“There’s sumthing out on my place 
that beats them, all hollow; and that’s pheasants. I'll be 
in town a week to-day, and just you fellows meet me at 
town, come out, stay all night and next day go hunting 
and we'll go halves on the crop you raise.” As C. seeme 
to think it was a piece or rare good Inck I consented 
tO £0. 

Planning a surprise for the folks, I smuggled the rab- 
bits into the back door and there drove a bargain with 
cook, I to clean the game and she to make ‘‘the best stew 
out.” Then I took gun and game bag and slowly dragged 
myself into the sitting-room, whereat I was besieged on 
all sides to know where the game was, how many I got, 
how many did I leave and didn’tI get even one: and 
mother said, ‘Well, never mind, you couldn’t expect 
anything the first time.” How near I did come to bub- 
bling over with glee. 

Supper called and all at our seats; father remarked: 


QUAIL IN SOUTH CAROLINA. 


UMTER, 5. C., Noy, 15,—As I stated in a former letter, 
the open season for quail began on Noy. 1. Ihave 
utilized the beginning of the season by going out with dog 
and gun six times, spending a few hours only in the field 
each time. I bagged quail as follows: Nov. 1, sixteen 
birds; Noy, 2, nineteen; Nov. 4, nine; Noy. 6, five; Noy. 9, 
twenty-eight; Noy. 10, twelve; making a total of eighty- 
nine quail within ten days. I find abundance of game of 
this kind; but the dry weather has made the work very 
hard on the dogs. Sometimes I had to ride almost a mile 
to water them at a well, all the branches and creeks being 
dry. 

My experience on the 10th led me to believe that a 
horse’s skin is tougher than the skirts of a saddle. I had 
hitched my pony on the border of a patch of high weeds, 
the dogs bemg down on a covey of birds, On being 
flushed one of the birds few toward the horse, and I let 
fly at him. The bird tumbled and the horse pranced con- 
siderably. On examining into the condition of affairs, I 
found that I had put eight or ten shot into the saddle 
skirt, some of them going through, and about twenty shot 
(No. 8) into the pony’s skin, The distance was 50yds., and 
though the saddle skirt was penetrated, only a few shot 
went entirely through the horse’s skin, With the point 
of my knife, and by catching hold of the impacted hair, 
T easily took out most of the pellets. The pony still pays 
no attention to the report of a gun, and does not seem to 
know it was a gun that wounded her. C. 0. BRown. 

P, 8.—Being attracted by some of the advertisements 
in your columns, I have just ordered a complete hunting 
outfit from two of your advertising patrons. B. 


FIRST LESSONS.—I. 


At last, one Christmast day, I was the proud possessor 

of one of the best guns in town. All the day was 
spent in thrusting into every imaginable position, sighting 
and following invisible, monstrous birds and game. 
Naturally, before and after each heavy discharge the 
breech had to be opened and closed. ‘With the gun I 
was also given a complete outfit, and so after my admir- 
ation for the gun had settled but deepened, I examined 
and experimented with every article, from the primers to 
the jointed cleaning rod. I then devoted my time to all 
the books on guns and hunting Tcould get, After several 
days thus spent I became fully convinced that I knew 
everything worth knowing, from cleaning and keeping 
the gun to shooting quail in full flight, 

A few days after I made arrangements with a firm 
friend to go rabbit hunting for my first trip, as they were 
‘nothing at all to shoot and as thick as hops, easy hunt- 
ing, too, after this here snow.” The books had said that 
on a trip when you would be gone all day, you should 
take a pocket alcohol stove, coffee, big piece of raw beef- 
steak, eggs and a kettle or can to boil the coffee and eggs. 
I was firmly convinced that this was the proper thing to 
do, but on C.’s advice I restricted the provender to bread 
and butter and cold meat. 

The morning was a fine wintry one, clear and cold, 
with new fallen snow on the ground which crunched 
and groaned as we stepped, and I thoroughly enjoyed 
the long bracing walk in the beautiful outdoor air; never 
before had I felt so strong and happy as I did then, I re- 
solved to say nothing about my being a tenderfoot until I 
saw how I succeeded, 

Climbing through a barb-wire fence we entered from the 
road into a large extent of timber, of great trees of oak 
and hickory, Here and there were bunches of hazel 
brush and at short distances great trees had fallen to the 
ground. C. said, ‘“When wecome to the brush we'll each 
take a side of it and make a good bit of noise walking, to 
scare the cotton-tails up and give usa show; and mind 
you, each little heap of brush or dead branches you come 
to, kick it, for they are apt tobe in just such pluces.” 

Seeing a dead log near him he walked to it and be- 
stowed a kick thereon, at which I saw a‘bunch of some- 
thing gray with a white tip come running toward me. 
I stood perfectly still, gun at my side and mouth open 
looking at the wonderful bounds it seemed to make with 
such a steady, even movement; at last, as it swerved to 
one side at sight of me, I was aroused by hearing C, yell, 
“Give it to him now; he’s right by you.” So I guessed it 
was a rabbit and cocked my gun, threw it up to my 
shoulder, pointed it somewhere toward the rabbit, shut 
both eyes and pulled away, I then felt asif I had stepped 
on my nose. Putting my hand up to it I found that I 
hada peeled nose. Then I heard somebody laughing. 
It was C. There he stood, holding his sides and doubled 
up. He said, ‘You area brave one. I'll bet you never 
shot a gun before. Not only missed the rabbit, but didn’t 
have sense enough to hold the gun tight to you.” And 
around he danced, while all I could do was hold my nose, 
and my tongue too. But the dance ended and C. came 
to me with the inquiry, “Honest, now, have you ever 
shot a shotgun before? If you have not, just say so, I 
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“Ah, I guess we have chicken broth in the large dish,” 
while the rest appeared to assent. But I broke in with: 

“Father, I'd like a little of my rabbit stew,if you 
please.” 

‘What! your rabbit stew! Why, that’s what it is; I 
thought you didn’t get anything.” 

“T didn’t say so.” 

“No, but you didn’t show us any ortellus. How much 
did you pay for them, or did C. give them to you?” 

“No, sir; 1 shot every one of them myself, and there’s 
more yet hanging out dcors.” 

“Well, well, I guess the boy’ll make a hunter,” was the 
paternal encouragement, 

Supper over I willingly described my day’s adventures 

and then went io bed. And oh, how i did sleep that 

night, AsIrolled under the coverings I was conscious 
of being more tired and sleepy than ever I had been 
before. Falling asleep, I suppose I seemed to again start 
on the same rabbit hunt, going to the ‘‘bresh” every rab- 
bit that I saw fell before my deadly gun. Rabbits were 
tied all over me and I was almost weighted down, but I 
walked bravely through the drifts. 


NEWFOUNDLAND CARIBOU HUNTING. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 

I have read in your valuable newspaper of the 21st ult., 
an article entitled ‘‘Caribou Stalking in Newfoundland,’ 
over the signature of J. E. Collins, Toronto, From the 
tenor of his experience in caribou hunting, the ignorant 
would almost imagine that Mr. Collins had had good 
sport, or what he would consider ‘fine fun potting the 
caribou.” It seems to me that Mr. Collins’s account is 
rather far fetched, caribou being so scarce in the peninsula 
of Avalon, where Mr. Collins had ‘‘such good sport,” that 
the Legislature have been obliged to pass a special bill 
prohibiting the shooting of caribou on the peninsula for 
some time, , 

To me, as a sportsman, Mr, .Collins’s article is most 
nauseous. When a man boasts that he and his oneor two 
companions have murdered twenty-two caribou in two 
days, and ‘‘did as many more to death on the marsh,” he 
has mistaken his yocation, and surely ought to have been 
a butcher. Moreover, at the time that Mr. Collins boasts 
of his exploit, the time was in the spring, the stags had 
no antlers, the hinds were heavy with fawn, and the meat 
not worth eating, as the poor animals are hal starved at 
that season of the year. I haye had as much caribou 
stalking on the island of Newfoundland as any one man, 
and have crossed the country from sea to sea half a dozen 
times on shooting excursions, and have shot over every 
inch of the peninsula of Avalon. You will, therefore, [ 
am sure, allow me to say that I protest against Mr. Col- 
lins’s article. Any sportsman in quest of caribou shooting 
on this island can do no better than read the following 
charming books: “Sport, Travel and Adventure,” by 
Captain W. R. Kennedy, of the Royal Navy, or ‘‘Chiplo- 
guorgan,” by General Dashwood, of the British Army, 

R, LANGRISHE-MARE, 

BANNERMAN Howse, St. Jouns, Newfoundland, Nov., 13st, 


ADIRONDACK GAME. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 

The larger animals seem to be somewhat on the in- 
crease in the Adirondack region, for within the past few 
weeks a remarkably large number of bears have been 
killed there and traces of panthers and wolves are not in- 
frequenily seen. G. M. Gifford killed a large black bear 
near Houseman’s mills the other day and only a day or 
two previous one was shot north of that place. <A bear 
was Talled near Belfort, Lewis county, recently by two 
hunters from Croghan, and about the same time an old 
bear and a cub were shot near Richter’s Corners in the 
same county and two others escaped. Albert Griffin, of 
Fine, St. Lawrence county, the other day killed three 
bears in one day and claims to have seen two more, Not 
long since James O, Waldo. of Northwestern Oneida 
county, went out to look for squirrels, taking his hound 
with him, thinking perhaps he might start a fox, He had 
not been gone long when the dog staried a bear, and ar 
bruin came within close range Mr. Waldo fired both bar- 
rels of his gun at him and succeeded in bringing him 
down with BB shot. The bear was a male, in good con- 
dition and weighed 307lbs. This is the first bear that ha: 
been Killed in that neighborhood for many years. 

A huge bear was ssen near Chateaugay Lake the other 
day and was fired at by several persons but escaped un- 
harmed. Many others have been seen near the outskirts 
of the Wilderness of late. A panther was seen in the 
town of Pinckney, Lewis county, last week, and it is not 
long since one was seen and heard near East Macomb, St. 
Lawrence county. It has been reporied, on what appears 
to be good authority, that the one last spoken of attackec 
afarmer by the name of Henry who was in the woods 
searching for his cows. Mr. Henry was badly scratched. 
and itis said that he would probably have been killed 
had not his dog attacked the panther and continued to 
fight the animal until his master got out of the wcods. 
‘The dog barely escaped with its life. One day last week 
a panther was seen crossing a pasture near Worthville, 
Jefferson county. A large wolf was killed in the north- 
ern part of Oneida county not long ago and a number 
have been seen this fallin various parts of the Adiron- 
dack Wilderness. Several well-known guides are arrang- 
ing to make life a burden to the wolves and panthers this 
winter and will doubtless succeed in thinning them out: 

Unrea, N. Y., Noy, 13. PORTSA. 


ON TH WaAy.—On the train from Philadelphia, Pa., 
Nov. 15, 3:50 A. M.—Our party of four left Philadelphia 
yesterday at 11:20 A.M. We are traveling westward 
toward our old camp ground, where we hope to kill a 
deer before a week has passed. In our car (the smoker) 
four races are represented—Caucasian, American, Mor- 

olian and African, Sportsmen largely predominate. 
With the exception of our party they carry shotguns and 
heavy bags of loaded snells. Our party is armed with 
rifles. In the kaggage car just in front there are fourteen 
dogs, setters and pointers. At Harrisburg there wae 
such a large influx of gunners that it wasfound necessary 
to add a special car to our train, We are now threading 
our way between low mountains and along the banks of 
the beautiful “Blue Juniata.” It is bright moonlight and 
the scenery is inspiving to one who is accustomed io 
spend fifty-one weeks in each year in an office. Trains 


from the westward pass us laden with snow. In a few: 


hours we will meet our guide at arailway station with 
team to haul us and outfit ten miles into the mountains. 
—H. A. LEOPOLD. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


A SIMPLE RIFLE REST, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In response to requests for diagram of my rifle rest, I 
send the inclosed illustration and repeat description 
given in your issue of Aug, 12 last: 

Although I have long since given the subject of rest 
shooting some attention, I have not, until lately, had a 
rest for testing rifles that suited me. Last year I deter- 
mined to make one according to my own ideas, and it 
proved so satisfactory that I intended to send a cut and 
description of it to the FOREST AND STREAM before this, 
but have procrastinated. 

This rest consists first of a platform about 5ft. long by 
ait. wide placed lengthwise with the target. This plat- 
form is boarded up on three sides, viz.: on the right hand 
side (facing the target) and at both ends to the height of 


2 


about 5ft. From the top of these sides a covering of 
boards is so placed that when the shooter stands on the 
platform the right arm, the left arm and the left hand 
rest on the covering, allowing the shooter to take same 
position as when shooting off-hand. 

There is plenty of room in this box-like arrangement for 
ammunition shelves, gun holders, ete. Almost any one 
can improvise a rest of this kind at very little expense by 
using a large box made of inch boards without a covering. 

Stand this box firmly on its side and cut away the top 
boards to get the proper shape for an off-hand position. 


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There should be a movable blocking for the left hand to 
rest on, for it needs to be higher than the part which 
hold the arms. It is desirable to have the rest made 
high enough for the tallest person that is likely to use it, 
and then regulate the height you require by standing on 
some plank blocking of the right thickness, Sand bags 
can be used for the arms and hand to rest on, but I doubt 
if there is any advantage in using them with this rest. 
One object in having the rest boarded up on three sides 
is to protect the shooter from the wind, for it must be 
understood that this is an outdoor rest. 1 
The trouble with most rifle rests is that they disturb the 
natural position of the body, either by cramping some of 
the muscles or by pressing against the body in such a 
manner as to allow the heart.beats to affect the holding. 
My rest should properly be called an ‘off-hand rest,” 
for while it gives, as nearly as possible, perfect steadiness, 
it disturbs the off-hand position as little as possible, 
There are so many riflemen who learn to shoot in bad 
positions that this rest will not be comfortable to some. 
Those who will appreciate it most are the riflemen who 
shoot with the left hand well out on the barrel, the right 
elbow elevated and the butt of the rifle against the 
shoulder (not on the arm), or in other words those who 
hold the rifle about the same way they hold a shotgun. 
MippLEFIELD, Conn. WiLniAM LYMAN, 


OHIO CONVENTION OF SPORTSMEN. 

OLUMBUS, O., Nov. 12.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
At an informal meeting of representative sportsmen 

of Ohio, held at the Niel House, Noy. 9, it was resolved - 

that a State Convention of ee as be called on Jan. 

12, 1887, for the purpose of forming a State Association 

for the better protection of fish and game and for still fur- 

ther perfecting of the laws. All shooting and fishing 

clubs, either individually or collectively, and all lovers of 

the sport are earnestly and cordially invited to be present. 

The convention will be held at the City Hall, in Colum- 

bus, and will be called to order at 8 P. M. Reduced rail- 

road and hotel rates will be obtained. 

John A. Turley, Portsmouth. Dr, L, E, Russell, Springfield. 

C. A, Barton, Portsmouth. Hon. J,Stranahan,Chagrin Kalls 

Heury Best, Dayion. Chas. Lane, Bellefontaine, 

L. k. Buntain, Dayton. Mellyille brothers, Sandusky. 

Dr. W. Shepard, Columbus, H, ©, Culbertson, Cincinnati. 

C. H. Damsel, Columbus, W..B. Shattue, Cincinnati. 

ay oT DDE es eee Leavitt, Akron, 

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Chas. Wendt tsenton. J. a. Mebihinier, Ruggles. 

A local committee of arrangements was appointed con- 
sisting of Chas. H. Damsel, Geo. L. Graham and Joseph 
A, Webb, All communications should ke addressed to 
Gro, L, GRAHAM, Secretary. 


GAME PRESERVING IN BRITAIN. 
V.,—THE GAME OF THE MOORS, 
Snipe. 


WE are fortunate enough to count four varieties of 

snipe in these islands, but of these but two are 
found in sufficient quantities to afford us any sport, The 
four species consist of the common snipe (Scolopax gal- 
linago), the jack snipe (S. fae the great snipe (S. 
major) and Sabine’s snipe (5. sabini), One or two other 
snipes have also on various occasions been observed in 
Britain, but their occurrence is pare accidental and we 
cannot with any reascn include them in this category. 
The above four differ but very slightly in habits, and it those 
of the common snipe be first detailed, then it will only 
be necessary to point out where the others differ from it 
in appearance, habit and haunt. 

The common snipe, full snipe or heatherbleater, is very 
generally distributed throughout the length and breadth 
of this kingdom, its scarcity or plentifulness in various 
localities depending upon the character of the country. 
The favorite haunts consist primarily of marsh land in its 
many various forms, nearest meadows, peat mires, the 
banks of small streams and ditches, along the small water 
courses intersecting fields, osier beds, and, in fine, any 
low-lying, water-saturated ground, Occasionally they 
are to be found upon ploughed land, and severe weather 
will at times send them to all kinds of unlikely places. 
When you consider this great variety of haunt, you will 
readily see what a wide field of agreeable locality there 
is in Britain for this game bird, which, though much of a 
kidney with the woodcock as far as migratory habits go, 
appears to be less affected by the conditions apparentl 
so conducive to the latter’s remaining and increasing wit 
us. Some seasons snipe are far more plentiful in Britain 
than in others, and there have been cccasions when they 
have keen in almost excessive plentitude if such be pos- 
sible of so delightful and enticing a game bird. 

The common snipe, which is monagamous, breeds with 
us, the pairing being begun in February, usually a little 
later, the chief mating of the birds occurring toward the 
end of March. The nest which is, as is usual with moor 
fowl, a very rough and tumble affair, is usually placed 
upon some small knoll of ground sheltered by a tuft of 
sedge or heather, the site being invariably well chosen so 
as to run off any woisture, for, although frequenting 
wet ground, our snipe loves to lie dry and also possess a 
similarly characterized nest, The eggs are usually four 
Lut occasionally five in number. 

Snipe move about a good deal, according to the atmos- 
pheric conditions prevailing, wind alone, but more so 
wind and wet combined, tending to cause them to dis- 
perse over large areas, while cold, sharp, calm weather 
apparently has the o pposite effect. They feed at various 
times upon various places, but the food is always found 
in rivers, bogs and wet ground, and consists of such worms 
and insects as are found in the spongy soil and growth 
of such places. Occasionally they will feed very largely 
at night-time, particularly when rough, wet weather is 
succeeded by a calm moonlight light. The common 
snipe is what might be termed a semi-solitary bird. It 
does not form into flocks, but great numbers will be 
found in close proximity to one another, each individual 
or each couple of birds at the sazne time holding but little 
communication with the remainder of the wisp, as we 
term such quantities of this game bird, 

The jack snipe, or, as we familiarly term them, “‘little 
jacks,” although net quite so plentiful, as a rule, as the 
common snipe, is equally widely distributed over these 
islands, but is only a winter visitant with us. It is gen- 
erally held to be of even more solitary nature than Scolo- 
pax vulgaris, but this is doubtful. Indeed, taking him 
all round, I fancy rather the reverse is the case. I have 
found more jacks in company than ever ordinary snipe, 
and their assembling in flocks at the time of migration 
tends to show a seeming disposition upon their part to 
hobnob together. : ~ ene, \ 

Curious little things they are, but despite their diminu- 
tiveness—they are the smallest birds we shoot for sport in 
Britain—they afford good fun, and I have many a time 
enjoyed excellent sport among them on the Dartmoor 
mires as they flutter about much like a butterfly ina 
wind storm, as we say In the West. ye % 

The solitary snipe, great snipe, double snipe, is an occa- 
sional visitor to these shores in winter, and is what its 
names imply—a big, solitary snipe. It is rare among its 
kind, and only met with by chance when we beat for 
others of its race and other moor game. 

The same may be said of Sabine’s snipe, sometimes 
called the black snipe. This species is held by some to be 
but a variety of the ordinary snipe, but I think itisa 
distinct bird; but its rarity renders this difficult of de- 
cision, MooRMAN, 


ENGLAND. 


GAME IN SULLIVAN County.—Monticello, N. ¥., Noy. 
8,—Ruffed grouse and rabbit shooting is good here; 22 
rabbits and 14 ruffed grouse were the best score made In & 
_ by one gun, Foxes are also very plenty.—©, F. 

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THe ‘Pur Bear's” OwNnER DisceaRnanp.—Cincinnati, 
0., Nov. 16,—P. W, Curran, the saloonkeeper at 1002 
Sheriff street, whose pet bear killed Henry Dornbroech’s 
little girl last Monday, was arraigned in the Police Court 

esterday afternoon on the charge of manslaughter. 
ae, Bradley of the police force, Henry Huffman, 
and the child's father, described the of the 

irl and her wounds, Dornbroech testified that he had 
nae thought the animal dangerous, He had taken every 

recaution to keep the child away from the bear’s den, 

e said the bear bit a man named Perry very severely 
last spring. Dr. Carl Bock swore that he warned Curran 
that the bear should be guarded after its attack on Frank 
Perry on June 1, For the defense James Ramsey, a 
colored employe of Curran’s, testified that the bear was 
always good-natured. It was so familiar that one night 
it came to his room and climbed into his bed. The witness 
got up. Ramsey said that the Dornbroech child was 
often found in the bear’s yard, and on several occasions 
he had carried it home. A cook at Curran’s place also 
testified that the bear was very tame and often played 
with its owner. William Fleury said that a week ago he 
saw the little girl sitting in the bear’s den and had carried 
her out. Dr. 3. K, Barber said he was part Indian and 
loved bears, He then related a number of amusing 
stories concerning Curran’s bear to show that it was tame 


and playful. He saw the bear bite Perry last June. 


Perry and another man were fighting with chairs and the 
animal, who had taken boxing lessons from Curran, took 
part in the fight, The defendant’s testimony did not dif- 
fer from that of the other witnesses. Judge Hutchins, in 
summing up, said; ‘‘This is an important affair, and no 
one deplores it more than the defendant. I saw him when 
he was arrested, and he felt the child’s death keenly, Mr. 
Curran was the owner of the bear, and is charged with 
manslaughter, The charge is brought on the theory that 
the owner is responsible for the death of the child. Ifa 
man owns @ vicious, dangerous animal, whether a bear or 
dog, and he knows it to be vicious, and does not take pro- 

er care of it, then in law he must be guilty of negligent 

omicide. It must be a ease of gross negligence, how- 
ever. Bearsare not unfrequently owned by people living 
in large cities. They are trained more or less. I am 
satisfied that thic bear was a sort of pet, and that Mr. 
Curran trained him from a cub. I think that he took 
precautiors to guard against any dangers. The bear 
might have been a dog tied up or a precipice. The child, 
not arrived at years of discretion, night have been in as 
much danger from either as fron1a tame bear. I think 
that the guardians should have more carefully looked 
after the child. The defendant is discharged.” 


NorTH CAROLINA RESORTS.—Charleston, §. C., Nov. 
14,—Fditor Forest and Stream: Bemg a regular reader 
of your paper, which I subscribe for through my news- 
dealer here, I desire to answer your query ‘Information 
Wanted,” and signed ‘‘Mar.” The mountains of west- 
ern North Carolina will furnish your correspondent with 
air and scenery, ideas and diet different, Iam sure, from 
many places he can go to, the fizst two, I will venture to 
Say, equaled only by some of the scenery on the continent 
of Europe. The second two he will find to perfection, for 
the ideas of the people will be new and the diet will be 
of the plainest, but good, such as pure milk and butter, 
plenty of chicken legs and good bread. Iam really givy- 
ing a sort of description myself, which I did not intend 
to do; but in conclusion suggest to your correspondent to 
write to Mr. M, 5. Farmer, Flat Rock, Henderson county, 

-N. C., which is about ten miles from the French Broad, 
and also where I have asummerhouse. Farmer isa keen 
sportsman, knows every inch of the ground within fifty 
miles, and will gladly give any information, Iam sure. 
For myself, [am up there from June to Oct. 20 and will 
assist In any way to give ‘‘Mar” a pleasant time, and he 
can be sure of a hearty Southern welcome.—MILBANKE, 


Sea and River Hishing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 


ALASKAN TROUT. 


ITTLE FALLS, N. Y., Nov. 20,—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: I have read with much interest the letter of 
Dr, Street in your issue of 18th, an interest not lessened 
by the fact thay the statements therein contained are 
apparently in direct refutation of those made by me in 
my paper forming part of the Orvis—-Cheney collection, 
serene: with the Fly,” which was to the effect that from 
personal experience and collected information I was con- 
vineed that the Salmo family of Alaska would not rise to 
the fiy. Against ihis grave accusation the Doctor enters 
a very strong protest, stating that he in two seasons took 
from the rivers and lakes of Alaska nearly 1,000 trout 
with the fly. The facts stated do most certainly ‘‘justify 
him,” and me too, ‘in holding a contrary opinion to that 
given by” me. -While the ‘‘personal experience” remains 
the same, the information given by Dr. Strect net being 
among that collected, nor having had any other of the 
same nation, I naturally accepted such evidence as I had. 
As naturally, having no theory to sustain, I now accept 
with thanks the Doctor’s statements and congratulate 
him on the excellent sport which he has had, but which I 
missed. 
The world moves, the accepted truths of one decade are 
upset and shown to be errors by those of the next. Men 
~believed honestly that the ‘“‘sun-do move.” Now they 
know it don’t. But even errors have their value, by the 
increased value they give to the truths which explode 
them. As in this case, the simple fact that Alaskan trout 
will or will not take the fiy is of but slight importance to 
the angling fraternity, who, as a general thing, don’t 
have to go there and probably don’t care whether they 
do or not; but from a scientific point of view the question 
whether from any cause a family of fish are in one part 
of our country entirely devoid of an instinct and habit, 
_ which in all others govern them, is a matter of interest to 
all of us, and when so generally an accepted belief in re- 
gard to the matter is so completely demolished it seems to 
me that it is well worth while to pursue the subject 
further, analyze the opposing statements and evidence, 
and find if the real truth does not lie somewhere between. 


To this end, and this only, I shall compare the Doctor's 
Rerore and mine, criticising freely both sets in the interest 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


of truth, and in so doing hope to smooth away some of the 
sharp edges of the issue between us, 

First, then, the Doctor fishing certain waters finds 
there a situation entirely different from thet which I 
found while fishing others. My fishing grounds extended 
from Sitka, in lat. 57° 02', to Chilkhat, in lat. 59 20, 
over 100 miles to the northward, entirely in Alaskan 
waters; his from the boundary line upward, but stops 
short of Sitka by 80 miles. As Sitka is but 142 miles north 
of the boundary the Doctor’s belt thus comprises a width 


of about 60 miles, in regard to which the information | 


given by him stands almost alone and is thus valuable. 
Perhaps somewhere in that belt stands the shield, of 
which he, from the southward. saw the golden side, I, 
from the northward, the reverse of baser metal. The 
Doctor has added weizht to my testimony that (unt 1 his 
advent) the belief that the Alaska trout and salmon were 
“ouilty as charged,” was universal and strong, All of 
the information which I collected was to this effect. 

As for my personal experience, I have spent many 
houis experimenting, not trying to catch trout; for I had 
but to put on a salmon egg and be at once one of the sey- 
eral who, at the same time fishing from the same pool, 
kept a trout in the air continually. With a full assort- 
ment of flies of all styles and pattern, and trying every 
device known to me, I failed to get a rise. Once only did 
I get a trout on a fly; the pool was clear and the trout all 
nose down hunting and rooting for eggs, as plain to be 
seen as though in the glass tank of an aquarium. I 
trimmed a red-ibis to as near a resemblance to a fresh egg 
as possible and let it sink among'a lot of eggs; several 
trout swam to it as it struck bottom and one got hooked. 
I tried it again and again and failed, I looked upon this 
exception as proving the rule. Joining thus in the gen- 
eral opinion | made the accusation; and in so doing have 
evidently made it too sweeping. [should have included 
only Alaska trout in the vicinity of Sitka and to the north- 
ward, where every stream is glacier-fed. 

As bearing upon the possibilities of difference of lati- 
tude-producing a difference in the action of the trout, I 
will quote from a letter written by me on Christmas, 
1879, and published March 4, 1880. in Forust AND STREAM: 
“Study of the letter of ‘C, R.,’in your issue of Oct. 30, 
helps me to another nice little point in natural history. 
He describes (writing from Portland, Oregon) very cor- 
rectly the salmon trout (Salmo spectabilis), of which I 
have caught bushels this summer, but which, in Septem- 
ber, grew yery scarce, and in October disappeared alto- 
gether from our streams (those near Sitka), Coimeident 
with our loss was ‘C. R.’s’ gain, for inthe streams near 
Portland he says they begin to appear in September 
and continue throughout October; therefore that the sal- 
mon trout migrate in the fall to the southward seems 
fairly deducible, but ‘C. B.'s’ trout take flies, ours will 
not.” And other authorities sliow that in thestreams of 
puree and Washington Territory these trout take the 

y- 

Now if, as I presume possible, the bulk of the fish taken 
by Dr. Street were the spectabilis, we have the boundary 
line of the fly-laking habit carried much further north, 
and if would be interesting to learn from him how far, 
also in what month he found them, and if he noted any 
variation from month to month in their numbers or habits. 
I should also like to Lnow if he caught in the streams any 
of the clarkvi, which species, as identified by Dr. Bean, is 
the one which is found near Sitka, only in the little lake 
back of the town, in regard to which I quote from a letter 
to FOREST AND STREAM, dated Sitka, June 1, 1850, 
published Sept. 9: ‘‘About the 20th of May, very beauti- 
ful trout were taken in large numbers from a little lake 
just back of the town, which on my chart is christened 
Piseco. The habits cf this trout are peculiar; every spring 
for about ten days they are plentiful close to the shore 
among the lily pads, and will bite on anything except a 
fly.” Mr. Street quotes from the Alaskan: ‘‘However, 
some one must have educated the trout up there too, if 
what I saw in Alaska last spring be true. It was to the 
effect that the fish in the lake near Sitka were then rising 
to the fly.” I cannot claim very sirong basis for my belief 
and statement that they would not, for I confess that I 
did not try them as thoroughly as I did the spectabilis in 
the stream. 

It was the first trout fishing of the season. We were 
hungry for trout, both as fishermen and hungry men, for 
sometimes our stock of eatables in Sitka was a very 
limited one; and that season the ducks were gone, ptar- 
migan unattainable, and even our stand-by, venison, 
scarce. Several of us did try flies, but as the trout lay 
among the pads three casts out of four were fouls, and 
we soon gave up and caught our trout on bait. A few 
days after they came the spectabilis began to run into the 
creeks; fishing for them was far pleasanter, and I for one 
deserted the lake. As far as our experience gocs we 
could not get any of them on flies. If others have since, 
they deserve reward for their patience. 

I afterward learned a few facts in regard to this trout 
which I had intended givyine to FoREST AND STREAM, but 
being out of the country when [ received the letter from 
Major Wm. G. Morris, the collector at Sitka, I laid it 
aside and forgot it. 

During the summer after I left the Major put a good 
boat on the lake, found these trout in the deep water and 
eaught great nuinbers of them, all on salmon eggs, We 
fo nl none of ihese trout in the streams near Sitka, 
al hough in classifying my specimen Dr. Bean wrote as 
foliows: “Salmo clarkii, a non-migratory trout from the 
fresh waters of British Columbia, Oregon and Washing- 
ton Territory.” 

My description of this trout was as follows: ‘‘Specimen 
caught May 27—Lenegth, 94in.: depth, 2gin.; weight, 5oz.; 
colors—back dark brown, growing lighter toward median 
line, at which there is a logiiudinal purple stripe extend- 
ing from opercle nearly to tail; below the median line 
olive gresn, lightening to silver white on belly. The 
entire tinted porticn has a beautiful golden iridescence. 
s0 much so that when looked at from the rear, being held 
in sunlight, the fish seems to be gilded. Excepting the 
belly, the surface is profusely sprinkled with oval black 
spots, which mark also the dorsal, adipose and caudal 
fins; the pectoral, ventral and anal fins are yellowish, 
tipped with crimson; tail nearly square, but not so square 
as the fontinalis; it has hyoid teeth.” 

The spectabilis I describe, ‘‘Somewhat slimmer than the 
fontinalis, one of 18in, weighing just 120z., back of olive 
green, dark on top, shading down at the median line so 
that the transition from the green to the silver white of 
side and belly isnot abrupt. In the green portion are 


pale yellow specks. The head resembles somewhat that 
of the fontinalis, but is longer, tail forked from head to 
junction of tai’, form somewhat that of a mackerel;” this 
when fresh runin fromthe sea; aftera short period in 
fresh water crimson specks, similar to those on the fontt- 
nalis, develop and the fish grows much bulkier, appearing 
much like one of our brook trout, that but for the forked 
tail I thought him one. 

Now it would be interesting to know if Mr. Street 
caught in any of the streams the clarkiz, if they tooiook 
the fly, either in lake or siraam, and where was the stream 
in which Mr, Hallock caught a trout on a fly, it could not 
have been near Sitka, for to fish the outlet of the lake in 
either of such streams involved a long and heavy trip up 
the mountains. 

Evidently Dr. Street has fished very thoroughly and 
successfully a region of country slighily known, and care- 
lessly included by me in my recorded denunciation; he 
hag shown plainly that I was not justified in co including 
it; so better late than never, i now except this belt of 
country, sixty miles in width and at the utmost as many 
in breadth, and to be on the safe side and anticipate a 
possible correction by some one of the enterprising men 
who have penetrated to the extreme north of Alaska, and 
perhaps fished its streams, I will except about five hun- 
dred thousand more square miles of the Territory in re- 
gard to which I have no personal knowledge. This, with 
the Doctor's 8,600, leaves me but a small reserve, for with 
the dozen streams alone, each say five yards wide and 
fished from one to three miles from thcir outlets. I think 
fifty square miles would be as high as I can claim to know 
anything about, 

If the Doctor has, a8 I hope and think likely, made 
and preserved notes of his experience, I cannot but think 
that they would, if given to your columns, prove not only 
very interesting but very valuable. 

Probably the views that I entertain as to the causes of 
the failure of the trout I fished for to rise to the fly would 
be either confirmed or dispreved. -These are, first, to the 
fact that all of the streams I have fished originate from, 
and are fed by glaciers; to these the trout come for the 
sole purpose of feeding on the salmon’s spawn, coming 
with the salmon and leaving with them, the salmon 
seeking such streams to get to their cold heads to spawn. 
Here, busily engaged in hunting for and feeding cn the 
eges which rest on the hottom, the trout pay no attention 
to anything on the surface. 

In that part of the country fiies and insects of all sorts 
are very scarce, and probably net enough fly over any 
one stream in a day to givea single nip to even ten of 
the countless trout, and if by any accident they should 
notice a real or artificial fy skittering over the surface it 
would probably scare them. Now if the streams fished 
by Dr. Street further south have warmer water, and the 
insect tribe is more fully represented, as is the case in 
Washington Territory somewhat further south, it may be 
that “he is right and I amright.” I fer one shouldbe very 
glad to add tomy knowledge of Alaskan ichthyology that 
which Dr. Street can furnish, and hope he will. 

L. A, BEARDSLEE. 


ANTIQUITY OF THE FISHING REEL. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In that inccmyaatie werk “fpert with Gun erd I'cd” 
there is an article by the editor, Prof. Alfred M. Mayer, 
entitled ‘‘On the Inyention of the Reel.” 

Prof, Mayer states the first mention of the reel that he 
has been able to find is in Barker's “‘Art of Angling,” 
London, 1651. There is no mention of the reel in the first 
edition of Walton, 1658, but he refers to it in the second 
edition, 1655, as comething used by others, although he 
seems to have had but a slight personal knowledge of its 
use. The American editor of Walton, Dr. Bethune, says 
ina footnote in the American edition of 1817 (for my 
copy of which lam indebted to Prof. Mayer) that ‘‘the 
history of the reel is a fine subject for the angling arche- 
ologist. Its origin is as yet in deep obscurity.” During 
the past summer I cut from a newspaper a slip, the con- 
tents of which go to show that the reel antedates Bark- 
kers mention of it at least G00 years and seems to lift its 
origin from obscurity. Iwas so interested in the news- 
paper cutting thatI neglected to note the paper from 
which I took it, but think it was the American Art Jour- 
nal, This is it: 

‘“‘In some notes upon an exhibition of antiquities, which 
was opened in Tokio on the 1st of Novemher,* the Japan 
Mail writes: ‘There is one room, the contents of which 
alone will amply repay a visit. Its walls are entirely 
covered with pictures by the old Chinese masters. Two 
of them, gems from en antiquarian standpoint, hang in- 
side a case which stands at the entrance. They are by 
painters of the Sung pericd—Beaian and Riushomen—and, 
apart from their merits as works of ert, one of them es- 
tablished the fact that reels were used by Chinese anglers 
in the eleventh century. What is there that Chinese 
civilization did uot possess?’ Since first reading the 
above extract I have but little more than glanced at the 
American and English aneling journals, and it is possible 
that mention ha; already been made therein cf the fact 
quoted, still £ trust it may prove interesting and novel to 
some, at least, of your readers. If the writer in the Japan 
Mail had given a de cription of the reel of the eleventh 
century as it appeared when delineated by Mx. Baian or 
Mr, Riushomen, he would perhips have gratified an 
angler’s natural curiosity, but had he done so there is no 
euarantee that the reel would not have been patented in 
America inside of a month thereafter. A. N. CHENEY. 


#1885 probably, as I cut the extract from the paver early in 1886. 


Trout MARKINGS.—The trout in C Pond, in C township, 
Maine, have, in additicn to their red spots about as many 
black spots as a landlocked salmon, Jn other respects 
they are no different from other trout in adjacent waters. 
What is the reason that these fish have the black spots? 
Last September while fishing in Rapid River, opporite the 
old Oxford Club house, I caught a landlocked salmon 
that had two rows of red spols on each side. I caught 
several trout at the same place and two more salmonthat 
had only the black spots. Was that fish a hybrid or are 
they occasionally found with red spots? The fish was in 
every other pnnear ance like other salmon,.—s. J. GMRRISH 
(Lancaster, N. H.). 


CENTRAL LAKn, Mich., Nov. 11.—The “‘herrings” made 
their appearance to-day.—KELPIn. 


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[Nev. 25, 1886. 


THREE FISHERS. 


Bae Decoration Day the Lawyer, the Railroad Presi- 
dent and the Editor were whipping the surface of a 
little lake in Sullivan county, New Vonks where, they had 
been told confidentially, ‘they grew to enormous size.” 
It is needless to say to what “they” refers. The Lawyer 
and the Editor now and then hooked a fish, but, as it ap- 
peared, prematurely; for it was evident, in the case of 
each, that the word ‘‘enormous” could not be applied 
with precision except to its appetite. The Railroad Presi- 
dent wielded a pole (by no stretch of courtesy could it be 
called a rod) and did great execution among the lily pads, 
The casts of his companions and finally his— But this is 
how ithappened: The Editor, from his inherent desire to 
instruct the ignorant, showed the Railroad President how 
to handle his pile! to depend on wrist rather than biceps 
for force and precision, ete. It must be confessed that 
the R. P. was not a yery apt pupil, The pole would be 
sent over the shoulder with a rush, and then back again 
would it come, the line swishing and the leader snappin 
in their efforts to follow the contortions of the tip, an 
the flies threatening each moment to wing their way in 
different directions. In despair the Editor exclaimed in a 
double-leaded voice, ‘‘Turn your head and see that the 
line is fully straightened out before casting!” Flushed 
with excitement and conscious that all eyes were fastened 
upon him, the Railroad President, nervously pulling out 
two or three extra yards from his reel, bra@ed himself, 
and with a mighty roll of his arm sent the line singing 
back over the water. Turning his head to see that all 
was right, he reversed his arm, neaxly capsizing the boat 
and— Great Scott! His leader, a brown-hackle (it was 
yell-oh! now), was fast in his nose! Trying to smother 
their laughter, the Editor produced his office shears from 
his boot, the Lawyer his (s)quills, and out came the fly, 
This time a red-hackle, Gentle reader, the fish of ‘“enor- 
mous size’ was landed, but not without the help of the 
gaff. "LIN. 


Minnow EXPERIENCE,—Richmond, Va., Nov. 17.—I 
notice in the FOREST AND STREAM of Noy. 4 are interest- 
ing statements made by ‘‘Piseco” in regard to how long 
minnows will live confined in glass jars without change 
of water. I wish to add my experience in regard to how 
long minnows can be kept alive without water. About 
three weeks ago I went fishing for silver perch, and hay- 
ing only a few small creek minnows for bait, did not 
wish to encumber myself with a minnow bucket, and 
wrapped the bait in a dry handkerchief, stuffed it in my 
pocket and went to the pond. I was greatly surprised 
when I reached the pond to find that, although nearly two 
hours had elapsed since I put the minnows in my pocket, 
four-fifths exactly were alive and swam off lively enough 
when put on the hook. The few that died were very 
small and were stuck firmly to the handkerchief, all 
moisture having been absorbed from their bodies. Ifany 
of my ‘‘brethern of the angle” have had similar experi- 
ences I would like to hear from them through the Forusr 
AND STREAM.—SIMON PETER. 


BLACK Bass IN MaIneE.—Our comments on the clamor 
for a change in the laws of Maine to allow black bass to 
be caught in May were copied into the Maine papers. We 
took the ground that no black bass should be taken be- 
fore June, and in Maine the middle of that month would 
be early enough, Mr. John Mead, the well-known artist 
and angler, writes to the Bridgeton, Me., News as follows: 
“The FOREST AND STREAM is near the mark, only the 
close time for bass and white perch should extend to July 
10, which is quite soon enough for ‘‘the law to be off” in 
this State, as the fry need a mother’s care to that date, 
In regard to many Maine sportsmen clamoring for the 
total extermination of the bass, it does not agree with my 
observations on this question, My calling brings me in 
contact with many sportsmen, and I have failed to dis- 
cover such a class. Itis the ‘chumps’ whocomplain, and 
very unreasonably it seems tome. Ihave never heard a 
good reason set forth in favor of extermination.” 


SENSIBILITY OF FisHms To Pain.—Noting the articles 
‘‘Sensibility of Fishes to Pain,” I append an experience. 
While fishing at Indian Pond, Me,, last June, with a fly, 
T hooked and landed a trout, the lower jaw bone being 
broken and a piece gone, the wound was fully three- 
quarters of an inch long by one quarter of an inch deep 
and bleeding, The guide with a hand line had struck the 
same fish and lost him less than ten minutes before. The 
weight of the fish was 3lbs, 9oz.—D. W. H. (Hartford, 
Conn.). 


EVERYBODY OUGHT TO KNOW IT.—Writs on one side 
of the paper only, 


Hisheulture. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co 


NINETY MILLION SHAD FPRY.—The Bulletin of the 
United States Fish Commission states that 90,000,000 shad 
fry were hatched and distributed last summer. The cateh 
of adult shad on the Atlantic coast last season is estimated 
at something less than six millions, therefore fifteen young 
fish have been planted for every one captured. The entire 
cost of nee ed transporting the fry, sometimes across 
the continent, has been less than $20,000, about $220 per 
million, orabout forty-five young fish for one cent. 


ENGLISH AS SHE IS SPOKE.—Tourist—‘‘An’ now me letter 
of credit is cawshed, can you direct me to some spot in this 
blawsted country that will equal Pipe-weed-under-Tay-copse- 
Herefordshire-heath, North Staffordshire, Hngland, fora flip 
at asalmon?” Banker—“T seldom fish myself, but I under- 
stand that Mud-creek - over-against -Bill- Simmonse’s-mill- 

ond, Knox county, over-the-left-and-under-suspicion-Maine, 

nited States of America, four-hands-round is 4 fair sporting 
ground,”’—Tid-Bits. 


Don’t Surren Oo~p To AccUMULATE on cold until your 
throat and lungs are in a state of chronic inflammation. 
Attack the first symptoms of pulmonary irritation with Hale’s 
Honey of Horehound and Tar, and achieve an easy victory. 
PikeH’s TOOTHACHE DROPS cure 10 one minute.—Adv-. 


Che Zennel. 


FIXTURES. 


DOG SHOWS. 


Dec. 1 to 8.—First Dog Show of the Inter-State Poultry and Pet 
Foe Association, Cairo, Ill. A. A, Cowdery, Seproiaey Oobden, 


_Dec. 15 to 17.—Second Annual Dog Show of the Western Connec- 
tieut_ Poultry Association. Frank D. Hallett, Superintendent, 
Winsted, Conn. Entries close Dec. 4. 

Jan, 17 to 21, 1887.—Ohioa State eked ar ce ae and Pet Stock 
Association Dog Show, Columbus, 0. . #. Kuell, Superintend- 
ent, Columbus, O. 

April 5 to 8, 1887—Third Annual Show of New England Kennel 
oe , Boston, F. L. Weston, Secretary, Hotel Boylston, Boston, 


ass. 
April 12 to 15, 1887.—Thirteenth Annual Dog Show of the Western 
Pennsylvania Poultry Society, at Pittsburgh, Pa. ©. B. Elben, 


Secretary. 
FIELD TRIALS, 


Dec. 8.—First Annual Field Trials of the Irish Setter Club, at 
Salisbury, N.C, W. Dunphy, President, Peekskill, N. Y. 

Dee. 13. —Highth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn. 

Dee, 14.—Inaugural Field Trials of the Texas Field Trials Club, 
For members only. John F. Sharp, Secretary, Marshall, Tex. 


A. K. R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 


ee AMBRICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 

of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month. Entries close on thelist, Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope, Registration fee (60 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50. Address “American Kennel Register,” P. 0. Box 2832, New 
York. Number of entries already printed 4311, 


THE WESTERN FIELD TRIALS. 
[From a Special Correspondent.] 
FIFTH DAY—Continued. 


BRIDGEPORT AND KING NOBLE, 


beaten by Lufra, came to the front to run for second in All- 
Aged Stake, Sent off in grass after a little delay, Bridge- 
port surmised that game was around and commenced draw- 
ing, but King outgeneraled him by taking the body scent 
and pointing staunch. Mr. Barker flushed and Judge Mer- 
riman shot and missed, The dogs remained quietly. Cast- 
ing off, Bridgeport got a point, and birds were flushed but 
not shot. King wanting something bigger, wheeled around 
and pointed what proved to bea fine covey of chickens, When 
birds flushed the sportsman from Denver shot and missed. 
Dogs were sent away to where birds were marked, the hand- 
lers being instructed to hunt them carefully, After being 
shown the exact location they sent their dogs on with poor 
judgment, letting them go wild, and flushes were made, as 
the quail did not give out much scent after dropping in the 
erass. Bridgeport got a couple of flushes anda point. When 
King was brought up to back he was brought closeand stopped 
by low word from his handler; dogs them did some roading, 
and after casting around for the body scent, birds flushed 
wild ahead of King. The around was then worked again, 
but nothing found save a slight scent by Bridgeport. Barker 
now came in for his share of demerit and flushed two birds. 
The dogs were then ordered up to permit Judge Briggs to 
shoot a prairie chicken... Mr. Van Horn showed him where 
the bird was marked, and when the noble, strong bird sprang 
into the air it sailed away with the shot from two 
barrels after it, but not a feather was ruffled. The 
judge looked much chagrined, being a good shot and wear- 
ing a medal won at a shooting tournament. He 
remarked, ‘‘Well, he looked as big as a_ blanket,” 
Sending on, a flush was made by the judges, and 
Bridgeport was also charged with one. After being cast 
away Bridgeport made a grand point on a covey; and flushed, 
with dog very steady, were easily marked in a cornfield near 
by, Stafford shot and missed. In the mean time Bridgeport 
was very steady to a and shot. Sent away, DES BED OLY 
made a fine point and King was sent up in open ground to 
back, which he failed to do, Meantime an old hen was seen 
to get away from the spot. Casting into the corn where the 
covey were marked soon a flush was made by Barker. Dogs 
were most too hasty, as there was not much cover, and an- 
other was flushed, Bridgeport then made a fine polis and 
a single was flushed and shot by Stafford. King, 
sent on to retrieve, did it well, Bridgeport wheel- 
ing around, cast away to south and soon established 
a fine point. Stafford went on to flush. Bridgeport 
moved and Stafford BUeDEDe to command and picked 
up a dead bird, the wounded one he had _ shot at before, and 
throwing it out in the cover it was finely retrieved by dog. 
King isa grand dog in the open to find game, but appears 
to have almost too much speed in a cornfield to prevent 
flushing where the scent is very slight and the birds wild. 
Sent off to grass, King getting away with his grand style. 
Bridgeport came up and backed finely, and this time did so 
much better than when he was down with Lufra when he 
refused to back on sight. Birds flushed and Stafford shot. 
King sent on retrieved, Judges took time to consult, and 
the race was so close that it was with some little hesitation 
each could make up his minutes, and after finding that 
King had naturally the best hunting qualification but 
lacked the education and experience in coyer on quail that 
Bridgeport has, they were compelled to award the heat 
under the tules to Bridgeport. 


ROD AND BRIDGEPORT, 


both handled by Stafford, were sent away and permitted to 
hunt as they pleased, as he could not show any favors nor 
make any noise that might attract one more than the other. 
Soon Rod had a flush charged to him though he had made 
game fifty yards from that place. Soon another was flushed 
and killed and retrieved in good shape by Rod. Now Bridge- 
port came to a good point and Rod backed grandly. Rod 
moved in to grass where Bridgeport stood, probably on a 
rabbit scent. We noticed that Rod seems to improve every 
day he runs, but burrs soon slow him down. Various places 
were tried and still no birds were raised or scented. After 
atime the corn was tried and Rod made a very excellent 

oint, and Bridgeport again redeemed his lost character and 
beckon! The judges here consulted and sent the dogs on. 
Coming up to a slough a bird was flushed, but soon Bridge- 
port came to a good point and was steady. Dogs called up 
after being down about three hours, and judges give the 
heat to Rod, and the day’s work ended. 


SIXTH DAY. 


Considering the short time to finish the Derby it was con- 
cluded to divide the third money in the All-Aged stake be- 
tween Cornerstone, Bridgeport and Dick T. 


THE DERBY. 
SPOT BELTON AND TRIXY. 

At 9A. M., J. 1. Case, Jr.’s belton bitch Spot B, (Dick B. 
—Belle Belton), handled by C. N. Barker, her trainer, and 
Trixy, handled by Gleason, were put down on grass to try 
the qualities Genera ranging, qu AteS and style of Trixy, 
as they knew what Spot would do, as she had runin the 
All-Aged three heats. Spot went away as usual and Trixy 
was doing some good work, and at the slightest scent put 


her nose to Pisieecund and pottered, Grass drawn blank, as 
‘was a portion of a cornfield. Getting off on a pasture, Spot 
still going fast, Trix warming up showed more speed and 
ambition. Next we tried a cornfield, where near the edge 
dogs made game, and roading up flushed asingle. Spot 
cast off slowly soon stood, Trix and Spot now commenced 
neneane as birds had been no doubt feeding around the en- 
tire fie d, Trix going one way and Spot the other, Judge 
Briggs following Trix and Judge Merriman Spot. Judge 
Briggs had the misfortune to run on to the coyey and fius 

them, but it was much better to have them flushed than not 
to find them at all. Being marked in grass, dogs were sent 
away to find.- Going too fast as usual when on to the freshly 
flushed birds Bucs flushed and dropped to wing. Spot now 
concluding no doubt she had disgraced herself enough got 
on hot scent and dropped flat on the ground, Trix not bein, 

asked to back that position, Barker flushed bird and bot 

dogs were steady, Moying on Spot got a flush, but further 
on got 4 fine pou, standing erect with tail high. Trix came 
around and backed finely, but made rather poor style, as 
she set down with head erect. When Gleason shot both dogs 
were steady to wing and shot. Gleason whistled Trixy off 
when she got on scent and drawing would have soon located; 
oe Cons were ordered up without her Setting a point at 

DILLSEY AND TANSY. 


The liver and white pointer Dillsey (Meteor—Dee), owned 
by Col. C. W. Hughes, of Dallas, Tex,, and handled by her 
trainer, W. B. Stafford, was put down against Tansy a liver, 
and sister to her opponent (both being sisters to Rod, the 
winner of second in the All-Aged Stake, and Malite, the win- 
ner of the Derby last year), handled by A. J. Gleason and 
owned by J. N. Simpson. Sent away in open grass, Dillsey 
cast away and made a little burst of speed; mean time Tansy 
was following and not working independently. Getting a 
little scent they brisk up fora time, but after some minutes 
get burrs ih their feet and seem to lose all courage; and the 
pointer men are much disappointed that their pups do not 
show more dash and vim to hunt where there is no game. 
Birds not found where scattered, and they tried to 
find them where the former covey had been flushed. 
After the dogs succeeded in flushing two birds, but 
doing nothing at catching the scent in the dry grass, 
they were sent away to a new field to find birds marked b 
spectators. Tansy seemed to have a roving manner an 

ushed a bird after having the exact poet shown to hand- 
lers, Stafford going up flushed another. ey. etting up 
to some tall grass pointed, failed to locate, roaded and Jost, 
Dillsey crossed the road and made a good stand, and Tansy 
being in full view, made a good back, Stafford put up bird 
and shot but did not kill, the orders from the commencement 
being that no birds need be killed, as no retrieving was re- 
quired from the puppies, Both dogs were steady to shot 
and wing. Tansy on crossing over flushed a sat not 
having the benefit of the wind. Dillsey ran on into the high 
weeds and made a point. ‘Tansy’s notice being directed that 
way rap in and got a point also. Casting on afew rods 
Tansy got a stand and Dillsey made a fine back. Gleason 
pus up birds and shot, dogs were steady to shot and wing. 

ogs sent in to burry corn, and then judges ordered them up 
and out, 
RUBY BUCKELLEW AND BESSIE B. 


The orange and white setter bitch Ruby Buckellew (Buck- 
ellew—Brimstone), owned by T, W. Stoutenberg, of Daven- 
port, Iowa, and handled by A, J, Gleason, against Bessie B., 
a belton setter bitch (King Noble—Elsie Belton), owned by 
F. H. Bull, of Racine, Wisconsin, handled by her trainer, 
C, W. Barker, were put down at 11:10 A. M. on open ground, 
Bessie getting away lively and showing her merits superior 
to Ruby, hau Ruby was doing some nice close quarter- 
ing, though she watched her handler too much. Bessie 
soon gets the admiration of all the friends of King Noble 
who saw him run, as sheisa good second to him and no 
doubt will be as fast when she is as old. Sent away through 
pasture and a small grass patch where cover was high, Ruby 

ot into some sand burrs that about used her up, Bessie 
rent going back and forth through the burrs, and no other 
dog during the trials came near her in this except the run- 
ning of Cornerstone in the first heat he was down, when 
Gleason so cruelly ran him without taking out the burrs, 
Ruby’s feet being cleaned by handlers, she got away better 
and began to show some more interest in the chase. Judge 
Whipple just at this pons yery unceremoniously rode his 
horse up to and flushed a fine covey. Bessie came around 
and made a good point on the place and Ruby backed. The 
birds could not be located, but were left alone after Gleason 
succeeded in tramping on one. By this time Bessie was 
doing all the work that amounted to anything, Ruby lag- 
ging, In high cover Bessie wanted to roe so badly that 
she stood a barn fowl, when the old blue hen skipped. 
Changing now to opposite side of the draw and making a 
cast down the skirt of some high grass, Bessie made a good 
stand. She roaded up a few feet with head high and stood 
again. Birds fiushed, shot fired, both dogs steady. Sent off 
to find covey again, the birds scattering so much that they 
were hard to find in the high dry grass, and Bessie kept up 
that same grand movement, but all that was raised was a 
bird by Gleason, The judges ordered dogs up at 12:25 and 
made for the farm house for pe kin pies, while Judge 
Briggs had his eye on getting a bow! of pure cream, 


BRUSH JR. AND TRAVELER, 


Brush Jr., an all red Irish setter owned by G. D. Dehart, 
Kansas City, Mo., handled by trainer Gleason, against 
Trayeler, a liver and white pointer dog (Meteor—Dee) owned 
by J. W. Blyth, Burlington, Lowa, also handled by Gleason, 
were sent away at 2 P, M. Traveler had the best of the speed, 
and both made a little burst, but getting into cover began to 
weaken, and Brush commenced the foot scent business. 
After getting down to it a little slower yet, Traveler going 
into a thicket pointed, and after a little steermg aroun 
Gleason flushed and getting rattled killed the bird, which 
Traveler retrieved well. Sent on to follow the ‘covey the 
burrs put them to disadvantage; sent up a draw the dogs 
and the Forrest AND STREAM’s Teporter flushed, sharing 
about equal in it. Sent on to try a weedy swale the judges 
flushed a bird after the dogs had posed Soon Traveler did 
some bad work by flushing, and Brush, not to be left out, 
went and did thesame thing, <A little further on Traveler 
scored a fine point, and the whole covey flushed in the weeds 
and the edge of corn, and while the dogs stood Nase steady 
another covey got up back of the judges. Dogs called up. 
There were three coveys flushed inside of 75 yds,, and wer 
the pen and printer’s ink will leave the history of birds be- 
ing scarce at the Abilene field trials of 1886. 


MARKSMAN AND CORNERSTONE. 


Marksman, a handsome Llewellin black, white and tan 
setter dog (Doncaster—May Queen), now comes up for a bye, 
and runs it off with Cornerstone. Mark is owned by ©. B. 
Donaldson, handled by Gleason, who had six dogs out of the 
nine entries that filled. Sentaway at3 P. M., Traveler got 
up somé life in the crowd of judges, reporters and others by 
going off a little faster than the last two braces. He is, 10 
our estimation, the third in speed of all the entries run, 
After a little search Mark came on to a scent and stood and 
Cornerstone made one of his grand backs. The dog moved 
and a bird was fiushed, EES eae gets around now in 
rather a slow manner and with all that makes aflush, After 
atrial with Mark of backing and to shot, the dogs were 
ordered up. The judges soon made up the list of winners, 
and when they announced Bessie B, first, Spot Belton sec- 
ond and divided the third between Dillsey, Traveler, Tansy 


. 7 5 srt. ~ —_ 
FOREST AND STREAM. 


and Ruby, everybody threw up their hats and shouted for 
ie mates of the first and second winners, the young gentle- 
men from Racine, Wis, < 

NOTES. 


There could possibly have been only one change in the 
winners; and that was the winning dog’s good luck and the 
other dog’s bad luck. 

r. Merriman was always tothe front and most of the 
time on foot, but he is well used to such exercise, the other 
two gentlemen came from their offices, Mr. Whipple from 
the cashier’s desk and Mr, Briggs from the editor’s chair. 
To say that it was pleasure is missing the mark, i! 

There are some grand things connected with the trials. 
The speed of two fast dogs and the pointing and backing of 
the most stylish wete much to be admired, but the long 
hunt for birds and pottering work done by most of the 
puppies was not pleasant by any means, but very tiring. — 

he decisions haye at all times been received with satis- 
faction, andthe judges had but little difficulty in settling 
in their minds the winners of each heat, save one, and that 
was settled according to the judgment of all the judges. 

The scareity of birds andthe mammoth supply of sand 
burs were the poor features of the meeting and it is to be re- 
gretted, yet the management did all they could to have the 
trials on what few birds were to be found, = 

Two winners out of three dogs run is a finerecord for Chas. 
Barker, who came here with the dogs belonging to Méssrs, 
Case and Bull, of Racine, Wis. This is his first experience; 
he has done well. . 

F. H. Bull was the happiest man on the ground when 
Bessie B. won the first place, and well he might be, for he 
receiyed the congratulations of all the gentlemen present. | 

Mr. Merriman is a splendid judge of a dog, both in the 
field and on the bench. : 

H. H. Briggs, editor of the San Francisco Breeder and 
Sportsman, accompanied Mr. Merriman to his home and 
attends the Southern field trials, and if he doesn’t have some 
fun, then we miss our guess. : 

Mr, Nesbitt started for the Southern field trials with all 
his dogs. He takes the winning dog, Lufra, along, and also 
that grand bitch Natalia, who was beaten here by poor luck, 
She is to some people a pocket edition, but she gets there 
when there are quail to be found. She will come to the front 


yet. 

The Henry House was the headquarters for the dog men, 
and the accommodations and table were of the very best. 
Those who were there last year missed the clever young man, 
Chas. Hstes, who then stood behind the counter. He was 
very ill and not able to meet his many old friends. 

The Graphic Kennels’ fiye entries were all withdrawn from. 
the race, owing to the fact that their feet were in such a con- 
dition as to unfit them for going through. They were 
brought here and put to training, got into hedge brush and 
used up their feet. 

During the heat between Nellie and Spot a jack snipe was 

flushed. This was too tempting to be missed. Dogs were 
ordered mp and judges Merriman and Briggs, taking the 
handlers’ guns, precceged. to bombard the poor little bird. 
After flushing three times and firing three shots each, the 
snipe was numbered with the slain and retrieyed by the re- 
porter, ‘This little incident reminds us of a.similar incident 
that happened at the trials last year, when Judge Sterling 
paesed the bird at the first shot. When interest was lagging 
sleason broke the monotony by shooting an owl, 

Judge Whipple sprained his back yesterday while assist- 
ing Mr. Campbell to put Thos. Mosher on his horse, from 
which he had fallen, being overbalanced by the immense 
Henry House sandwich which he had in his hand. 

Mr. E. E. Pray walked up to Mr. J, I, Case, Jr,, and said, 
“Pll give you two hundred dollars for that dog.’? Mr, Case 
said, “No, sir.”” ‘What will you take?’ asked Pray. The 
young man, who was much in love with his dog, said, hesi- 
tatingly, “wo hundred and fifty.” “Dll take her,’ said 
Pray, and the dog was sold, When Mr. Barker learned this 
he exclaimed, ‘Great heavens, you have not sold Spot, I 
would as soon have parted with one of my children.” Mr. 
Case, being a kind-hearted young man, wanted Pray to let 
him off, but Pray said no. 

Nesbitt has proyed to be a prophet as to the dogs he has 
had here during the last two meetings. Mast year when he 
arrived in town he was confident of winning with Trinkett’s 
Bang, and this year with Lutra. Having won both and 
haying a “newcomer” at home make him feel very proud. 


PHILADELPHIA CLUB TRIALS. 
[From a Special Correspondent.] 


Oe third annual field trials of the Philadelphia Kennel 
Club, which began Monday, Nov. 15, and ended Thurs- 
day, the 18th, at Frederica, Kent county, Del., have been 
very successiul and satisfactory. The club’s first attempt at 
holding a field trial was in November, 1884, at Rio Grande, 
N,J, Many On Pe gnabls features were encountered, while 
the density of the cover, to which the birds would always 
break, made it such a hardship to follow and watch the dogs 
that it was given up as a place for future trials, Im 1885 the 
club leased 3,000 acres at Beesley’s Point, N, J., and stocked 
the grounds. This being made known by the local papers, 
gunners selected the locality and many birds were killed by 
te Ta and pot-hunters, and when the trials were run few 
irds could be found, and these had taken refuge in almost 
impenetrable brier swamps. So the meeting of [885 was less 
successful than its predecessor, as only the puppy stakes 
were decided, Im 1884 a members’ stake only was run. In 
1885 the members’ stake was dropped, an all-aged and a Derby 
being substituted, some members objecting to being obliged 
to compete for honors in the field against professional hand- 
lers. his year an all-age, a members’ and the Derby stakes 
were announced, the all-age having seventeen entries, the 
: members’ eleven and the Derby eight. ; 

As all the ground in the neighborhood of Frederica is posted 
and the law of this State is very strict, quite a number of 
birds had accumulated, and a member of the club secured 
the shooting privilege of enough land to give ample room 
for the trials. Frederica is within three hours’ ride of Phil- 
adelphia, part of the route being by stage. The club has 
found excellent accommodations at the Delaware House, 
Mr. C. Call, the proprietor, doing his utmost to please, while 
the good madame took a great interest in the affairs and 
saw to the comfort of dogs and owners. A survey of the 
grounds to be gone over being made showed them to be in 
excellent condition, the rain of the previous week leaying 
it sufficiently moist all over. The cover was plenty, but not 
too dense. Sand burrs and Anthony thorns were only found 
in places, while birds were comparatively plenty, It was in- 
tended to start early Monday morning, but owing to the 
train being delayed several hours with many of the members 
and their dogs, it was nearly 20’clock before a start was 

e, Among those present were noticed Messrs. James A, 
Stovell,. Col. B, Ridgeway, W. H, Child, Chas. T. Thomp- 
son, HE. Comfort, G. Schreiber and Lawrence Shuster, of 
Philadelphia; also }, W. Jester, of St. George's, Del,: C. J. 
Peshall and Percy C. Ohl, of the New Jersey Kennel Club; 
I, Merryweather of Trenton, and many others. 


THE ALL-AGED STAKES 


were first drawn, thirteen of the original seyenteen having 
filled and were on the ground. The drawing was as follows: 

YVOoOuLeEy (Col, B. Ridgeway), lemon and white English setter 
bitch (Antic—Princess Mix), 


pool nah . 
MOLLIE BAwn (Chas. T, Thompson), red Irish setter bitch 
(Glencho—Biddy). ' 


- 


a 


| held steady and refused to move, and from the 


Wee (Il. H. Roberts), red Irish setter bitch (Grafton— 
A) 24 5 - 


against F i 
GRoUsE (M. Richardson) liver and white English setter dog 
(Grouse—Leda). 


CASSINO GLADSTONE (EH, Comfort) black and white English 
setter bitch (Gl Beste Cou, ruicl), 
agains . . 
Knot (G. Schreiber), liver and white English setter dog 
(Grouse—F lora). 


VICTORIA (James EH, Stovell), red and white Irish setter 
bitch (Berkley—Nora), 
against 


WEE CLARA (EH, W. Jester), snuff belton English setter 
bitch (Count Noble—Dashing Romp). ; 


Leigu DoANn TI, (W. H. Child), red Irish setter bitch 
(Chief—Leigh Doane), ' 
against 


Bruce (I, H, Roberts), red Irish setter dog (Elcho—Norem). 


ae (Chas, Thompson), red Trish setter bitch (Glencho— 
e@SS), 


he aa ; 
JESSIE (I. H. Roberts), Ivish setter bitch (Elcho—Noreen), 


Daisy (I. H. Roberts), red Irish setter bitch (Chief—Leigh 
Doane), a bye. 

Té will be noticed that out of the 18, 10 are bitches, while 8 
of the 13 are red Irish setters. 


Mr. C. J. Peshall was selected judge, and Mr. Percy C. Ohl 
was also requested to assist. Mr, Peshall having to return 
to New York Tuesday, the work was left with Mr. Ohl, who 
gave eyen the beaten ones satisfaction. Particular interest 
was taken in these trials, because the competition was so 
divided between the red Irish and English setters. The re- 
sult is such that I think in the trials of 1887 but few red 
Trish will appear, as the English setters here showed them- 
selves far superior in every way to their red competitors. 
Mr. James Stovell’s white and red biteh Victoria, supposed 
to be by Berkley—Noreen, whowan one good heat in the All- 
Aged Stakes, and is winner of second, gives indication of her 
da having at some time at least played with an English 
setter. 

The heats were sometimes run a little out of order to ex- 
edite matters, and at times two braces were run at once in 
ifferent localities under different judges, but the heats will 

be written in their regular order. At 1 o'clock the party left 
the hotel with dogs on chain, followed by the 1,463 inhabi- 
tants of Frederica. A mile walk brought the judge toa 
halt, and he, having been informed about where a bevy was 
known to rise, sniffed the air, took its direction, and ordered 
the dogs, 

VOLLEY AND MOLLIP BAWN, 


cast off So they would hunt the likely cover to the leeward. 
Volley was handled by Jim Shewbrook and Mollie Bawn by 
Predmore. The cover, however, disappointed us, and an 
hour was given to this pair, when they were ordered up 
without finding game. They continued this heat Tuesday 
morning, when they were cast down at 8 o’clock in an open 
field, which, with several Tatge peach orchards, were gone 
through, Volley made a wide cast, and going into some 
sedge grass, made game, roaded into the edge of a piece of 
woods and established a point. Mollie Bawn, who was quite 
a distance away, was ordered up, which occupied fully five 
minutes, the little bitch remaining steady in a very uncom- 
fortable position, Mollie backed to order, No birds being 
flushed, the dogs were ordered on. Volley moved but a few 
feet and pointed. Mollie and her handler going around her 
flushed a bevy. Several more were then flushed by the 
company. Volley soon had more located, when she dropped. 
Mollie Bawn came up and went all around the bitch, who 
remained steady. ‘wo birds were soon after flushed from 
her point. which Mollie had run over. Soon Volley again 
pointed, Mollie Bawn being ordered up, passed by Volley, 
challenged and then pointed; she then moved a few feet and 
flushed, No birds were shot. All the flushes had been made 
in thick coyer, A spin in the opening was indulged in, 
when the dogs were ordered up and the heat given to Volley. 
Down one hour. 
CREOLE AND GROUSE 


were cast at 2:30 o’clock Monday, afternoon in an open field. 
Grouse made a wide cast and soon pointed in a cornfield; 
Creole made a good back; ten birds were flushed to order and 
one killed by Shewbrook and nicely retrieved by Grouse. 
The birds going into a thicket were followed there, and both 
dogs did some pretty work, each roading in. in a very com- 
mendable manner for about 100yds., when, coming to an 
opening, a bird fiushed wild in front of both dogs. The dogs 
were again cast down in a cornfield. Creole soon challenged 
and pointed. Grouse coming up, the bitch moved on, draw- 
in & carefully. Grouse at this moment Pome Judge Peshall 
ordered him to be brougot around to back the bitch, who was 
now pointing. In this attempt the birds were flushed in front 
of Grouse. The birds were again followed to the thicket. 
Creole soon pointed in a clever manner and was backed b 
Grouse; the bird was flushed to order and killed by Pred- 
more. Creole was ordered to retrieve; the place was a rather 
bad spot to retrieve from, It could haye been. done so much 
better that, upon figuring up, the heat was awarded to 
Grouse. Down one hour and forty minutes. 


CASSINO GLADSTONE AND KNOB, 


This heat lasted until some birds were found, which were 
well located by Cassino Gladstone; Knob refused to back, 
but forged ahead and flushed, Cassino soon located another 
bevy; Imob again eet wished himself by rushing in and 
flushing. This ended the heat, Down thirty minutes. 
Judged by Col, B. Ridgeway. 

VICTORIA AND WEE CLARA. 


Victoria, handled by Shewbrook and Wee Clara by E. W. 
Jester, were put down at 8:20 Tuesday morning in the field 
where the Volley—Mollie Bawn heat was decided and imme- 
diately after that heat. After a hunt of an hour or more 
Victoria winded game, roaded and came to a decisive point 
in among some stumps. Wee Clara was delayed some ten 
minutes in getting there, Victoria holding her point in a 
superb style, which Wee Glara backed on sight. Shewbrook 
was ordered to fiush and killed. Two birds were stopped; 
both dogs dropped to shot, and Victoria ordered to retrieve 
brought in both birdsin a very handsome manner. Wee 
Clara behaved elegantly, dropping to shot and remaining 
until ordered up. Wee Clara did not have a chance to dis- 
tinguish her good qualities, as these were the only birds 
found. The dogs were here ordered up by Mr. Peshall and 
vie heat given to Victoria. Down one hour and ten min- 
utes. 

LEIGH DOANE Il. AND BRUCE, 


both dors handled by Predmore, were cast down ina rag- 
weed field and judged by P.C. Ohl. On starting they showed 
but little style or speed, but afterward warmed up and ran 
better. The dogs were dropped into athicket. Leigh Doane 
here made game and was roading carefully when a bird 
flushed wild. Leigh Doane then pointed, Bruce being 
called to back, did so to order. Leigh soon moyed from her 

oint, and going a short distance dropped on another point. 
Eades backed to order, A single bird flushed wild away to 
the left of where the dogs were working. Following this 
bird np Bruce soon pointed, Leigh backing. No bird could 
be: flushed. Ordered on, Bruce went willingly, the bitch 

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bird was flushed and missed. Another bird was pinned b 
the bitch and flushed wild, but was killed, Leigh droppe 
Bruce unsteady, Leigh retrieved in good shape. At 9350 
this brace were ordered up and the heat given to Leigh 
Doane. Down forty minutes. 


JESSIE AND NELLIE, 


like the brace just run, both handled by Predmore, were 
put down and taken up three times. When first put down 
we thought a team of crackers had been reached, for they 

tartered and ranged so well. Jessie made a wide cast in a 

00-acre field, and a lark was flushed, which caused Jessie to 
range in Roderigo style, but the style was not appreciated. 
in these parts, and Jessie was so informed in a striking man- 
ner. These dogs were completely off their nose. A. bevy of 
birds haying been seen by the judges running on the ground, 
the dogs were brought on to the trail almost immediately 
behind them, No attention was paid bythedogs. Running 
ahead Jessie flushed a single bird, which started the bevy. 
The bevy was followed into a low wet swamp, where the 
dogs again flushed, Later on, when Grouse and Cassino 
Gladstone were hunting under Peshall’s judging, Jessie (who 
was under P. C. Ohl’s judging), seeing Grouse pointing, ran 
up ahead of him and flushed the bevy. This ended the heat, 
as Jessie was declared to be the poorest of the two. With 
this heat the first series closed, Daisy having a bye. 
Summary Kirst Series, 

Grouse beat Creole. 

Volley beat Mollie Baywn. 

Cassino Gladstone beat Knob. 

Victoria beat Wee Clara. 

Leigh Doane II. beat Bruce. 

Nellie beat Jessie. 

Daisy a bye. 

Second Series, 
GROUSE AND VOLLEY, 


both handled by Shewhbrook, were put down at 3:30 P, M. in 
a braneh where two birds flushed wild, and dropped again 
about 50 yards further up; the dogs were taken to where the 
birds were marked; Grouse soon located them, challenged 
and moved on a little further; going under some tall saw 
grass he stiffened; Volley was brought around and immed- 
lately backed on sight; the bird was flushed to order and 
killed in Shewbrook’s usual manner, which he says he can’t 
help on account of the gun shooting so hard; the bird was 
nicely pointed and retrieved to order by Grousein good style. 
After some 5 minutes more hunting the heat was declared 
won by Grouse; down 15 minutes. 


GASSINO GLADSTONE AND DAISY. 


Daisy, handled by Predmore, Cassino Gladstone by Mr.Com-~ 
fort, were put down at 4:15 in some open fields which were 
hunted, and then a stage ride of a mile brought us toa 
choice piece of ground. Darkness coming on the dog's were 
ordered up before it could be well hunted. This same brace 
were put down Wednesday morning at 8;15. The sun was 
obscured from view and the atmosphere damp. The pros- 
pect for finding birds were good, Cassino had a good move 
while Daisy was very tardy. They had been down about 
fifteen minutes when a bevy was flushed in front of Pred- 
more. Daisy was making game at the time, but moving so 
slow her handler was compelled to urgeher. The bevy broke 
for cover except one bird, which was marked down Ghess by. 
This bird both dogs pointed at the same time; it was flushed 
to order and killed by Comfort. Cassino refused to retrieve, 
but Daisy did it in rather an indifferent manner. Going into 
some pene grass, two birds were flushed from ground which 
Daisy had gone directly over. Cassino being so superior in 
style, ranging, ete., and more stylish on her points and eyi- 
dently of better nose, the heat was given to her. 

The third heat between 


VICTORIA AND LEIGH DOANBE II. 


was commenced Tuesday morning, Victoria handled by 
Shewbrook, Leigh Doane II, by Predmore. They were put 
down at 10:30 o’clock anda great deal of interest was mani- 
fested in this heat, The dogs were cast into the timber, 
where the birds had broken to from Victoria’s point, which 
decided the heat in her favor when down against Wee Clara, 
Victoria, knowing where the birds had broken to, had an ad- 
vantage in this respect over Leigh; it would have seemed 
better to first hunt them elsewhere. Almost on entering the 
timber a bird was flushed in front of Victoria, who stood to 
wing. After moying on 25yds., another bird was flushed in 
the same manner and she again stood to wing; then moving 
astep ortwo pointed. Leigh was working cautiously near 
by when the bird that was pointed flushed, Soon Victoria 
again pointed; the bird was flushed to order, but not shot at 
on account of the close proximity of the spectators. Leigh 
pointed and Victoria was called upon to back, which one 
refused to do, but forged ahead. Leigh then roaded a few 
steps and again potted: Vic not getting any scent of the 
bird, which was flushed from Leigh’s point, though not shot 
at. As they were unable to find any more birds, and as it 
was near noon the dogs were ordered up. They were put down 
again at about 3 o’clock. A kind-hearted farmer having 
flushed some birds, told us were they could be found in an 
open field. The dogs had hardly got into it when a bird 
flushed in front of Victorta. Going a littlefurther, Victoria 
pointed and was nicely backed by Leigh. Victoria made a 
slight move, but became steady to order; the bird to order 
was flushed again and blown to pieces by Shewbrook; both 
dogs dropped to shot. Vic then went on and flushed. She 
made another cast and again flushed, Leigh then pointed 
and Victoria refused to back, although the point was consid- 
ered false, no bird being found at the time (half an hour 
afterward a bird was flushed fromthe spot), They were then 
cast oyer a large field, but no more birds were found, At3:15 
they were ordered up and Victoria given the heat by Mr. 
Peshall, Victoria having considerable more style. But we 
think it was difficult to decide this heat at this time. 
Summary Second Series. 

Grouse beat Volley. 

Cassino Gladstone beat Daisy. 

Victoria beat Leigh Doane. 


Nellie, a bye. 
Third. Series. 


GROUSE AND CASSINO GLADSTONE, 


This was a short heat, Grouse soon finding a bevy and 
pointing it handsomely. This was a bevy flushed by Jessie 
in a previous heat. No more birds were found, but Grouse 
was awarded the heat after being down thirty minutes, 


NELLIE AND VICTORIA 


were put down in some timber where a bevy had been 
flushed. The dogs were unable to find any birds. Secretar 
Comfort located, pointed and shot a woodcock in here. 
quail was also flushed by Predmore, who handled Nellie. A 
single was then pointed by Vic, which Nellie acknowledged. 
The bird was flushed to order. Nellie then pointed falsely. 
Nellie was pottering on foot scent. Victoria made a cast 
and taking the body scent roaded nicely and pointed a bevy, 
which decided the heat in herfavor. Down one hour. This 
ended the third series, the summary of which is as follows: 

Grouse beat Cassino Gladstone, 

Victoria beat Nellie. 

Fourth Series. 
GROUSE AND VICTORIA, 


Grouse handled by Shewbrook, Victoria by Predmore, were 
put down in cover, Grouse soon pointed running birds and 
was backed by Victoria. Grouse going on again, pointed, 
and was again backed unsteadily by Victoria, A. pied was 
flushed and killed and retrieved by Grouse. Another point 


was made by Grouse, while Victoria fiushed, They were 


ordered up and the heat given to Grouse, who also wins 
first. Grouse was in no condition to ran in this heat, as he 
was like Mark Twain’s ‘Leaping Frog.” Some kindly dis- 

osed person had giyen the dog 2 breakfast sufficient for six 

ogs. Wewonder if this could have been done intention- 
ally. By consent, the judge placed Victoria second, Volley 
third, saying that if there were a fourth, it should be 


Creole, 
THE MEMBERS’ STAKE 


had eleven entries. but by some misunderstanding they were 

drawn before the Derby, and in consequence several of the 

members were absent. As the dogs in this contest had to be 

handled by the owners, onlyfourdogs competed. They were 

aus good ones and ran a capital race. They were drawn as 
ollows: 

E. Comfort’s Cassino Gladstone against E, W. Jester’s 
Wee Clara. 

L, Shuster’s Clementine D. against James A. Stovell’s 
Victoria. 

The three English bitches all ran at their best, while Vic- 
toria was hanci:apped by being runin the All-Aged Stake 
under her handler and then suddenly transferred to her 
owner. 

CASSINO GLADSTONE AND WEE CLARA, 


Mr. Jester’s bitch has only been with him for a few days, 
haying just come up from Tennessee, and as she and the do 
Sportsman had formed an alliance some weeks ago, she coul 
not be expected to do her best field work. However, her per- 
formance was very commendable, and while she also had a 
very sore foot, she ran a game race, as this heat was by far 
the best of the meeting. The dogs were ordered down at 
10;30 under Mr. Perey C. Ohl, who continued as judge 
throughout the trials, After passing through some timber 
and some stubbles where the dogs ranged, quartered and 
moyed well, both having good style; but Cassino, carrying a 
very bigh head and a pretty easy way of going with a merry 
tail action, was a little the better mover. After being down 
20 minutes Cassino jumped into a point on the edge of the 
woods; Wee Clara, who was to the left and ahead out in the 
opening, also was pointing, In front of Cassino birds were 
flushed; Wee Clara’s pouty proyed blank; she was pointing 
where the birds had been, Following the game into the 
thicket a number flushed wild. It had now begun to rain, 
but the leaves were still dry, and five or six inches deep. 
Ability ta work among these on a bevy just flushed, and to 
find the birds by stylish points without making any errors 
can be appreciated. Cassino G. succeeded in getting several 
ponte in succession which were beautiful, and were acknow- 

edged by Wee Clara in a manner equally as good. The 
photographer who had followed the trials the day previous 
would have been well rewarded if here. The last point was 
got by Wee Clara; coming on the scent in a long wet jungle, 
she dropped to Bont in which position dogs are not gener- 
ally well backed, but on this occasion Cassino Gladstone did 
not spoil her score (which would have been perfection had 
she been taught to retrieve), as she backed in fine style. 
The handicap referred to and Cassino’s good fortune in 
locating and getting the points, won her the heat. Down 50 
minutes. 

CLEMENTINE D. AND VICTORIA 


were put down after hinch Wednesday. lt was Clementine 
D.’s first appearance at the trials: she was too fat for work 
but strong and in good heart and spirits. The brace had 
been down only a few moments in an open field when Vic- 
teria made a point, which was claimed by her owner, and 
Clementine D. was brought around to back, which she did 
eleverly. No birds were fiushed. The dogs roaded carefully 
and ranged well. Clementine made a wide cast, and, com- 
ing around with the wind, suddenly came to a point in a 
crouching position. Victoria hardly had an opportunity to 
back when the birds fushed near Mr, Shuster, who shot, but 
missed. Going to a thicket, another point was claimed by 
Mr, Stovell for Victoria; this was alsoafalseone. Moving 
on, a bird was fiushed in front of Victoria, who soon again 
pointed. Shuster was working toward the point with Clem- 
entine when the bird finshed; Shuster killed and it was re- 
trieved by Clem. Clem then pointed; Vic refused to back, 
but forged ahead and came to a stand, and a point was 
claimed for her, but no bird could be put up, Then, after 
another false point for Vic, we went to another piece of tim- 
ber, where Vic pointed several times, but they were not 
claimed, nor did she have game. Here Clementine D. soon 
located birds and pointed, Vie again forging ahead. Clem- 
entine D. was then called away to give Vic a chance to 

oint; but after roading a few yards she flushed two birds, 

hey were then ordered up and the heat given to Clementine 
D. Down one hour. 

Second Series. 
CASSING GLADSTONE AND CLEMENTINE D. 


were put down in some open timber, going through athicket 
to an open field, where Clementine wheeled suddenly to a 
point; before Cassino could back a single fiushed wild. 
Cassino seemed off her nose in this heat and ran over a bird 
that Mr. Shuster flushed, shot at and missed. Going down 
a steep wooded hillside Cassino pointed and was backed; the 
bird dushed to order and was killed by Mr. Comfort; Cassino 
would not retrieve; Clementine brought it cleverly. Some 
more birds were soon flushed which Cassino should have 
pointed, She shortly again caused two more birds to flush. 
They were ordered up at3o’clock and the heat and first 
prize awarded ta Clementine D. Mr. Ohl was requested to 
lace the second and third, but he insisted upon the deciding 
eat to be run, which brought for the 


Third Series 
CASSINO GLADSTONE AND VICTORIA. 

Both these dogs had been hunted a great deal during the 
day, and in this heat Victoria was a quitter, while Cassino 
was full of game. Cassino was awarded the heat and second 
place, Victoria third, at 4:30 P. M., when the trials were over 


tor the night. 
THE DERBY 


with eight entries, of which five came to front, was epeeruy 
disposed of with the exception of one heat between Volley 
and Daisy, this heat lasting over three hours. The competi- 
tors were drawn Wednesday night in the following order: 

DUKE WIND’EM (M. Richardson), lemon and white Hnglish 
setter dog (Rebel Wind’em—Leda), 

agaist 

VOoLLEY (Col. B. Tu eWAN)) lemon belton Hnglish setter 

bitch (Antic—Princess Mix). 


BEGoRBA (Chas. T, Thompson), red Irish setter dog (Blar- 
ney—Lady Clare), 


Against 
LURAY LI. (I, H. Roberts), red Irish setter bitch (Chief— 
Leigh Doane). 


Daisy (L. H. Roberts), red Liish setter bitch, a bye. 

An early start was made, and after a mile and a half walk 
the first brace in the first series, 

DUKE WIND'’EM AND VOLLEY, 

were cast down in a large field bordered by timber. Volley 
went off at a rattling pace, quartering systematically in the 
woods and ranging wide in the opening. Duke Wind’em in 
the meantime was jumping about, looking for something to 
play with. The brace were ordered up, after being down 
tive minutes, and heat given to Volley. Both dogs were 
Landled by Shewbrook. 


BEGORRA AND LURAY I. 
were put down in the same field, but would not range; and 


‘ain 


FOREST AND STREAM, 


the handlers were ordered to separate, as the dogs liked to 


play. They refused to range further than a few feet; thongh 
cunning Mr. Shewbrook kept his animal running, by allow- 
ing him to run over tothe other ace and then whistling him 
back. Jim was rather taken back when Mr. Ohl oie him 
to cast his dog to the other side, and_as Begorra absolutely 
refused to hunt the heat was awarded to Luray III. Time, 
ten minutes, 
Daisy had a bye. 
Second Series. 
DAISY AND VOLLEY 


were put down at 8,30. Volley continued her good style of 
going, while Daisy did fairly wellin this respect, The wind 
had commenced to blow a gale and rain began to fall, which 
SO increased that shelter was sought for a few moments, 
when another start was made. Going through some timber 
a bevy was flushed by the guide. These birds were followed 
toward the edge where they had gone, Volley, going through 
some grass, flushed several birds; she drones towing. Then 
several more birds flushed wild. The re dog was working 
well and challenged from where abird rose. Storm had now 
developed into a cyclone and was accompanied by thunder 
and lightning, and the birds would not lie for the dogs, 
Shelter was again sought ina cabin. er a wait of thirty 
minutes we again attempted to settle the heat, which a credi- 
table piece of work on the part of Volley would have done, she 
being by far the best dog, but as the red bitch had not made 
any mistakes, and as Volley soon again had another bird or 
two flushed close to her, a good piece of work at this junction 
by Daisy would have won the heat. A beautiful point was 
soon established by Volley, which Daisy backed to order, and 
as she required command to remain steady, the bird was 
flushed and killed; both dropped to order. Volley then 
retrieved in a splendid manner (though this was not required 
in the Derby). Dogs ordered up and heat and first honors 
awarded to Volley. 

Daisy was given second, while third went to Luray ILI. 
At 1 o’clock Thursday the trials were a thing of the past, 
and a start was made for home. The prizes are handsome 
pieces of plate for first, second and third in each stakes, 

The members and all present were well pleased with the 
trials. Mr. Perey OC, Ohl’s assistance and satisfactory man- 
ner of judging was so favorably commented upon that on 
Thursday éyening he was made the recipient of a very hand- 
some cake presented him by the good Mrs. Call. This 
provender was started home for Thanksgiving. 

We would suggest this locality as being a very favorable 
one for field trial purposes. Birds could be increased by 
stocking, although they were found in sufficient number to 
decide most of the heats in less than 144 hours. ENGLISH. 

[While returning from Frederica, Mr. Ohl was thrown 
from arunaway stage, but sustained no serious injury; he has 
in consequence giyen up his Southern trip, The Frederica 
cake was in the same conveyance, and when they found it in 
the debris of the splintered coach no one could tell whether 
it was cake or star dust, | 


THE EASTERN FIELD TRIALS. 


Tee eighth annual meeting of the Eastern Field Trials 

Club commenced Noy. 18 at High Point, N. C., with the 
Members’ Stake, There were seventeen entries for this event, 
seven more than last year. The work of the dogs, upon the 
whole, was creditable, some of it being first-class. Messrs. 
J. W. Orth, of Pittsburgh, and B. Waters, of Chicago, judged 
the first three heats, and Messrs. Orth and J, O, Donner the 
remainder, The judging gave satisfaction to all. 

On Wednesday we had a nice rain, which left the ground 
in fine condition, On Thursday the weather was clear, but 
there was a strong breeze from the northwest and birds were 
hard to find, asthey did not move much. On Friday, how- 
ever, the weather was all that could be desired and birds 
were plenty and readily found, and the stake was finished 
before night. There were quite a number of spectators and 
much interest was manifested in the work .of the dogs. Fol- 
lowing is a list of the entries: 

BRANDON (J. O'H, Denny, Pittsburgh, Pa), lemon and 
white English setter dog, 4yrs. (Royal Kock—Nellie), 

GLOSTER (Edward Dexter, Boston, Mass.), black, white 
and tan English setter dog, 2yrs. (Dashing Royer—Trinket),. 

BUCKELLEW (W. A. Coster, Flatbush, L. 1.), orange and 
white English setter dog, 6yrs. (Druid—Ruby), 

BRIMSTONE (H. E. Hamilton, Hackensack, N. J.), lemon 
and white English setter bitch, 3yrs. (Gladstone—Swaze). 

Stocum (John Simpkins, New York), black and tan Gor- 
don setter dog, 6yrs. (Turk—Beauty). 

BANG GRACE (Jas. S. Breese, New York), lemon and white 
pointer dog, 2igyrs. (Bang Bang—Grace), 

Lucia (D. 5S, Gregory, New York), liver and white pointer 
bitch, 5yrs. (Croxteth—Belle). 

COUNTESS GLADSTONE (J. R. Henrichs, Pittsburzh, Pa.), 
lemon and white English setter bitch, 3yrs. (Gladstone— 
Countess). 

CLIFFORD (J. O, Donner, New York), black, white and tan 
English setter dog, 3aiyrs. (Emperor Fred—Fairy Belle). 

OCAHONTAS (F. R. Hitchcock, New York), lemon and 
white pointer bitch, vayTs. (Tramp—Grace). 

BEN peers (J. W. Orth, Pittsburgh, Pa.), 24%yrs. 
(—— —Fiy). 

Fannin W. (B. F. Wilson Se ee Pa.), blue belton 
English setter bitch, 3yrs. (Sig—Bessic). 

ODESTA (R. C. Cornell, New York), orange and white 
English setter bitch (Jester—Mojeska). 

CORINNE (Geo. T. Leach, New York), Irish setter bitch, 
S74 yrs. (Peter—Countess). 

ENDRAGON (Geo. T. Leach, New York), black, white and 
tan English setter dog, 34yrs. (Count Noble—Floy). 

DasHING NOBLE (J. R. Henrichs, Pittsburgh, Pa,), black, 
white and tan English setter dog, 3yrs. (Count Noble—Dash- 
ing Novice). 

@LENCLAIRE (J. T. Walker, Palmyra, N. Y,), Irish setter 
dog, 24yrs. (Glencho—Nora). 

Spicer Ben Darlington, Fannie W., Modesta and Glen- 
claire did not start, ‘The others were drawn to run as fol- 
lows; 

Bang Grace against Pendragon. 

Clifford against Dashing Noble. 

Buckellew against Gloster. - 

Pocahontas against Countess Gladstone. 

Lucia against Brimstone. 

Corinne against Brandon. 


BANG GRACE AND PENDRAGON., 


Leaving the hotel at 8:40 the first brace were put down in 
a stubble field near the town twelve minuteslater. Bang 
Grace ran in the Derby last year and divided third. Pendra- 
gon ran in the Derby two years ago but was unplaced. They 
started off ata fair rate of speed with Bang a trifle in the 
lead; he also had the best of it in ranging and quartering, 
Pen showing the most style. After beating out several 
stubbles and likely-looking places withoutafind, we swung 
back to the starting point and turned east to some woods 
where a bevy had been seen to go, but we failed to find them. 
We then worked up a hill where Pen dropped on point to a 
bevy which flushed wild as the judges came up and just as 
Bang caught the scent and half pointed afew yards beyond 
Pen. Turning down a run to a branch Bang dropped very 
prettily on point toa nice bevy. Pen came u but could not 
see him and also pointed nicely. Mr. Breese flushed 
the birds to order and scored a miss, Following after 
them Bang pointed twice and Pen backed him, 
but it was evidently a running bird, which they 


failed tmd, We poe Wey ie the first bevy, but 
Ber serene search ve them as only one was 
found, and that was fushed | by one of je handlers. We 


then beet out considerable ground without a find, and noth- 
ing was done EEceps that Bang pointed and Pen backed him, 
He soon discovered that no bird was there and turned, and 
seeing Pen he backed him, We then beat out alarge stub- 
ble without result. Pen was tiring and could hardly raise 
agallop. Bang was going well but not very fast. Turnin 
into some woods Bang ha!fpointed,and Pen came round ahea’ 
of him and pointed. Bang moved on a short distance and also 
pointed, but was not quite rigid. Mr. Leach to order put up 
the birds and gave it to them right and left, and winged a 
bird with his second barrel. Pen sent to retrieve did so, but 
bit the bird badly, Following the birds Pen was the first to” 
fnd and secured a point which Bang at once honored. The 
bird was flushed to order and Pen was unsteady to wing. 
Bang then flushed a bird and dropped on point to another 
one, which rose as the judges came up. Pen then pointed a 
single, which Mr, Leach to order fiushed and killed, Bang 
sent to retrieve did so nicely. They were then ordered up 
and the heat was awarded to Bang Grace. Down two hours 
end a half. This was a long and tiresome heat. and no very 
brilliant work was done. Pen was not in good condition, 
and toward the last of 1t could scarcely be urged beyond a 
slow trot. Bang ran fairly weil, but not in the form of last 
year, : 

CLIFFORD AND DASHING NOBLE, 


This brace were put down in a stubble field at half-past 11. 
Clifford ran here in the Derby two years ago and divided 
third with the pointer Drab, Dashing Noble ran last year in 
the Members’ Stake, but was not placed. Both started off 
well at a good rate of speed and ranged wide. Dash made a 
cast across wind and jumped into a stylish point, which Clif- 
ford at once honored in capital style, the two dogs making a 
beautiful picture. Mr, Henrichs to order put upa large bevy 
and brought down two, Dash retrieving one of them nicely. 
Following them into the woods, Dash scored a false point, 
which Clifford backed a few seconds and then moved up and 
again backed indifferently. A short distance further on the 
spectators flushed a bevy, which was followed but not found, 
except one that flushed down wind in front of Clifford. We 
then beat ont a corner of the woods, and, as Clifford was suf- 
fering from dysentery, Mr, Donner requested the judges to 
decide the heat, which they did in favor of Dashing Noble. 
Down twenty-six minutes 


BUCKELLEW AND GLOSTER, 


This was the next brace and they were ¢iven aspin in the 
stubble where the last brace started. Buckellew is well- 
known to our readers, having run in the Members’ Stake the 
pert three years, Itis due to him to state that he has had 

ut very little work this year, and was soft and not under as 
good discipline as he has always been when run. Gloster 
made his first appearance in public. He is a heavily marked 
black, white and tan of medinm size, very well formed, and 
has quite 4 turn of speed, he is also a wide ranger and shows 
considerable hunting sense in looking over the likely spots; 
he has avery gamy, taking way of going and is quite stylish 
when on game. Added to this he appears to have a good 
moye, is staunch on point and backs in elegant style; he is 
also a good retriever, Both started off at a good rate of 
speed, Gloster being the fastest. Working over the stubble 
to some woods, Gloster ran into two outlying birds which 
flushed, he then pointed and held the rest of the bevy which 
Mr, Dexter, to order, put up but did not shoot at, They 
settled in the woods and the dogs were taken round to get the 
wind. Gloster was the first to find, PoUPH g itin good style. 
Buck refused te back and pointed alongside. The bird was 
fiushed to order, and Gloster socn had another one pointed. 
As the judges came a bird flushed and flew over Gloster and 
he dropped to wing, but soon drew on a step or two and 
resumed his point and a few seconds later the bird rose. 
This was very well done. Turning back Buck fiushed a sin- 

le, Gloster then pointed and Buck, to order, backed him, 
Gloster moyed on in time to escape the penslty for a false 
point. We then turned toward the Model farm where lunch 
was awaiting us, Gloster made a cast and pointed where 
some doves had been seen, and as nothing was found he was 
given the benefit of the doubt. Meantime Buck fot in a nice 
point to a bevy which Mr. Coster, to order, flashed and 
missed. Following them Gloster made a stylish pount and 
Buck was called up to back, As he came up aelts e flushed 
near him and he stopped to order, Several more then got u 
and Mr.,Dexter “‘set the iron on him,” but the bird sti 
lives, Gloster soon made another good point to a single 
that was flushed to order, They were then ordered up and 
the heat awarded to Gloster. This was 
a good heat and greatly enjoyed by the spectators, It was 
now nearly 1 o’clock and we went to lunch, 


POCAHONTAS AND COUNTESS GLADSTONE, 


This brace was put down after lunch ina suse field. Po- 
cahontas ran in the Derby two yearsago, She has ereatly 
improved in speed and range. Countess has never appear 
in public before. Sheis a small white bitch with lemon 
ears, a rapid and easy mover, with considerable style, Like 
many of the entries, she was greatly handicapped by not be- 
ing used to her handler, Both started off at a rattling gait, 
with not much to choose between them in this respect. They 
are very nearly of a size and similarly marked and it was 
difficult to tell which was which when they were at a dis- 
tance. After a short turn in the open they were worked 
round to where the last bevy had settled, but the birds were 
flushed by the spectators, Following them up some of them 
were flushed by the handlers and horses, and nothing was 
done with them. Taking a turn through an orchard grown 
up with tall weeds we worked down to a branch where Coun- 
tess made a nice point to a single that soon finshed and she 
was a little unsteady to wing. Orossing a fence both 
pointed bunt soon moved on and Countess flushed a 
single, while Pocahontas located a bird, but Coun- 
tess coming down wind and not seeing her flushed it and 
made a jump or two, but stopped to order. This was hard 
on Pocahontas, as the judges did not see the work. We 
then took quite a turn without result, except that Countess 
madea false point. Then ona hillside Potahontas made a 
point and Countess worked in ahead of her. Pocahontas 
then moved on and again established a point, when Countess 
again drew ahead end fiushed the bevy and was unstead 
to wing. Working through some woods Pocahontas pointe 
and as the judges came up several birds rose and Mr. Hen- 
richs winged one with his second barrel and the rest of the 
bevy rose. Countess caught the running bird and retrieved 
it. Pocahontas then got in two poins, Countess flushing the 
first bird and Mr. Hitcheock to order put up the other and 
killed it and Pocahontas retrieved it In nice style. They 
were then ordered up and the heat awarded to Pocahontas, 
Down one hour and twenty minutes, 


LUCIA AND BRIMSTONE, 


Down 51 minutes. 


following them Mr. Donner, who was in the lead, rode into 
the mud and from that into the mire. This was the first bit 
of fun that had ceme to us, and that it was k eda 


—— 


at wre. q 
™ oes ce at the faces of the spectators was ample ~ After 
= siderable floundering and some wonderhel aegncanstic 
feats amid a shower of mud, the hero of the episode came out 
of the scrape without a scratch. He lost his pet sil- 
ver powder flask, however; but under the excitement of 
the moment did not discover that it was missing until we 
had gone some distance and crossed the creek and stopped to 
take an observation, As it was useless to go on-without the 
sinews of war, a liberal reward was offered for the missing 
ammunition, and Morgan, stripped to the waist, started at 
full speed on the back track, but a man and_ brother of 
lighter mould than Morgan no sooner saw him fairly under 
way than like a cyclone he rushed through the cornfield 
straight across country and got there and grasped the cov- 
eted prize with a grip that caused the sides of the flask to 
almost meet. Someone suggested that the horse had stepped 
upon it, but this was at once overruled as sheer nonsense, 
As Morgan returned his face was a study for an artist, and 
the lucky finder no sooner caught a glimpse of it than he lit 
out forthe woods. While the search for the flask was going 
on we finished the heat. The spectators had flushed a bevy 
which settled between us and the other bevy, and as we 
came to them Brim put u 
pointed another, which Mr. Hamilton, to order, flushed 
and missed. Lucia then scored a flush and soon after 
a point to asingle that Mr. Gregory, to order, put up and 
killed very cleverly with his second barrel, and Lucia re- 
trieved it well. Brim then got in a good point at a bunch of 
briers, Lucia came up, and refusing to back, tried to work 
ahead, but the briers were too heayy, and with a jump over 
Brim she tried the other side; but this was just as bad, and 
she then crawled under Brim, when the latter moved up a 
little and again pointed. Lucia then found an opening and 
worked in a step or two and the bird went. Wethen turned 
into some pine woods, where Brim soon pinned one and 
Lucia backed her unsteadily and was dropped by order. The 
bird was flushed to order and the heat was declared in favor 
of Brimstone, Down fifty-eight minutes. 


CORINNE AND BRANDON,’ 


Both of these dogs ran here last year, Corinne in the Mem- 
bers’ and Brandon in the All-Aged Setter Stake, _They were 
put down in a stubble field and worked down to a run and 
then up to the edge of a weed field, where Brandon -pointed 
and Corinne backed him. _The bevy was running and both 
dogs did considerable roading, and finally Brandon made ‘a 
cast and again pointed where they had been feeding, and 
Corinne joined him and both worked for some time on the 
scent; both pointed after a while just as the bevy flushed 
near the spectators, Following them into some pines Bran- 
don soon had one fast, and Corinne backed him nicely. 
Mr. Denny to order put 
not shoot. Brandon soon had another one which 
handler to order flushed and missed. Brandon drop- 
ped to shot and before they were ordered on Corinne 
pointed a single that Col, Leach flushed, 1! as they 
were not under judgment this did not couns. She soon 
had another one, however, which was flushed to order but 
not shot at. She then tock a few sens and pinned another, 
Brandon_ backing to order. The bird was put up to order 
and the dogs ordered on, when Brandon made a short cast 
and Sronned ey prettily toa single that Mr. Denny, to 
order, flushed and missed. Both then alternately pointed 
and roaded running birds, Brandon failed to locate, but 
Corinne roaded out her bird and pointed it nicely, and Col. 
Leach, to order, flushed and killed it and Corinne retrieved 
itin good form. She then spoiled all by roading up a bird 


— 


that she should have pointed, as it was under her nose and 
They were then ordered up and 
the heat was awarded to Brandon just as he pinned a bird 
that his handler flushed and missed. Down thirty-eight 
minutes. It was now nearly 5 o’clock and we started for 
ee) haying run out the first series with the result as fol- 


-the wind was in her faver. 


First Series. 

Bang Grace beat Pendragon. 
Dashing Noble beat Clifford. 
Gloster beat Buckellew. — 
Pocahontas beat Countess Gladstone. 
Brimstone beat Lucia. 
Brandon beat Corinne. 

Second Series. 


BANG GRACE AND DASHING NOBLE. 


Friday morning there was every indication of a beautiful 
day. A few white fleecy clouds were floating high in airand 
a gentle breeze from the northwest was just stirring the top 
of the grass. Starting from the hotel at half past eight we 
arrived on the ground in fifteen minutes, and the dogs were 
at once put down in a stubble field. Dash had shown signs 
of game before he was taken from the chain, and as soon as 
the word was given he jumped into a beautiful point not ten 
yards away, Bang also was on time and responded with a 
gamy point just behind him, as he caught the scent before he 

ad time to back. Mr. Henrichs very gracefully stepped in 
front, and as the bevy rose he singled out one, and the next 
morning it graced a slice of toast, Dash having brought it to 
him very nicely. This was a very good opening and 
augured well for the day’s sport. Dash then made a 
nice point where the bevy had been feeding and 
Bang backed him handsomely. They were then worked 
over a sedgefield, where both went well, Bang much better 


than in his previous heat. Cceming to a stubble Bang made 
a cast, and, finding scent, Pome and then drew on a few 
steps and located a large 


ane in fine style. Dash, coming 
toward him down wind at speed, dropped to back just a sec- 
oud before the birds flushed. Bang was pa a trifle unsteady 
to wing. We then turned back for the first bevy into some 
sprouts, where Dash made a point, and as the handlers eame 
up a bird flushed near them. Dash still held his point, and 
a few seconds later the rest of them gotup. Soon after Dash 
flushed one that he should have pointed, and a little further 
on Bang made a point that Dash at once honored in fine 
‘style. One bird fiushed as Mr. Breese came up, but Bang 
held his point and several more got up, and then all of them 
went, Mr. Breese scoring a miss, e then took a turn 
to get the wind, and as we came to the birds Dash 
scored two good points, from which birds were flushed 
to order. Bang then pointed, but soon drew on and got 
too close and put up the bird and was unsteady to wing. 
Dash then got in another nice point and Bang backed hin. 
The bird went as the judges came up, but Mr. Henrichs did 
not see it and stepped in to flush, and as he came back false 
point was written plainly on his countenance. A word from 
the judge, however, changed his looks of chagrin to a smile 
of triumph. Bang then made a point and Dash backed him. 
Mr. Breese put up the bird to order and both dogs were a 
trifle unsteady with the balance against Bang. They were 
then ordered up and the heat awarded to Dashing Noble. 
Down thirty-two minutes. 


; GLOSTER AND POCAHONTAS, 

After a wait of fifteen minutes for this brace, which had 
been taken in a wrong direction, they were put down in 
the same field where the first brace started. Gloster was oft 
at speed, while Poker, as she is called, started rather slow, 
but soon went better. Gloster made a point in a thicket, but 
soon moved on, When the judges passed there three birds 
flushed wild some distance away, but we did not.think that 
Gloster could have been pointing them, as they were down 
wind, He then made a cast along the edge of some 
woods, and while at spout whirled round on a 
nice point to a large vy. Poker coming down 

wind Seoul rd him flushed one and stopped, and soon 
the rest went...Taking the dogs round to get the wind 


one, and taking a few steps’ 


up the birds, but did] 


} some woods we swung up the hill, but missing Gloster a 


-having a trifle the best of it in speed, but in range Buck was 


the go and would not turn to whistle, and in consequence he 


bird rose ir 


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too wide and fast for cover, and when backed him, Mr. Coster to order flushed the bird but failed 
to kill. Buck then flushed ona that he should have pointed 
and soon after he made a nice point to a single and was 
handsomely backed by Dash. Coster was on him this time 
and grassed his bird neatly, and Buck retrieved it wall. 

Then taking a turn down the branch and over a knoll and 
down a branch, Buck made a wide cast, while Dash crossed 
the branch to a bit of stubble and pinned a bevy in fine style. 
Buck was called up to back but refused although cautioned 
tyice, and went up and half pointed alongside. Mr. Hen- 
richs to order flushed and killed, and Dash retrieved well. 

This ended the heat in fayor of Dashing Noble. Down 
forty-seven minutes. 


Final Tie for Second Place. 
BRANDON AND DASHING NOBLE. 


The owners announced that they wished to divide second 
and third, but objection was made and the dces were cast 
off forthe final heat, After afew minutes Mr, Henrichs 
was taken sick and requested the judge to decide, as he was 
unable to work his dog. Dash was doing well enough, how- 
ever, as just then he pointed a beyy just a second before it 
flushed. They were then ordered up and the heet was 
awarded to Dashing Noble and he was declared winner of 
second prize, the Sanborn Cup. Dashing Noble had been 
selected by Mr. Sanborn, just before his death, as his Derby 
entry last year, The judges announced that Brandon was 
the winner of third prize. This finished the Members’ Stake, 
Following is a complete 

SUMMARY. 
First Series. 

Bang Grace beat Pendragon. 

Dashing Noble beat Clifford. 

Gloster beat Buckellew. _ 

Pocahontas beat Countess Gladstone. 

Brimstone beat Lucia, 

Brandon beat Corinne. 

Second Series. 

Dashing Noble beat Bang Grace, 

Gloster beat Pocahontas. 

Brandon beat Brimstone. 

Third Series. 

Gloster beat Dashing Noble. 
Brandon a bye. : 

Final Tie for First Place. 
Gloster beat Brandon and won £Erst prize. 

Ties for Second Place. 
- Dashing Noble beat Buckellew. 
Final Tie for Second Place. 
Dashing Noble beat Brandon and won second prize. 
Brandon won third prize. 


Gloster ran } Ww. 
we came to the birds he scored a flush. Poker then pointed 
a single that Mr. Hitchcock fiushed to order and hit, but it 
ot away, the remainder of the birds getting up soon after. 
Seon after Poker flushed a bird that she should have pointed, 
and a little further on two more got up a few yards in front 
of her. They were then ordered out to the edge of the 
woods, when Gloster made a stylish point to a single, and 
Poker also pointed the same bird, which flushed as Mr, | 
Dexter came up. We then beat out considerable ground 
without a find, and the dogs were taken up and we went 
back to the first field and turned down a branch, where 
Gloster found a bevy, and alternately pointing and roading, 
he did some yery nice work. Finally he established his 
point and would not move when ordered on by Mr. Dexter 
who walked up a bird near him. He then drew on an 
again pointed in capital style. Mr. Hitchcock flushed a 
bird and killed it, and Gloster retrieved it in good form. 
They were then ordered up with Gloster the winner. Down 
fifty-two minutes, Gloster then made another point, and 
Mr, Donner, just to show the boys how it was done, took 
the gun and rayely marched to the front. Although his 
step was firm his nerves were not quite Sey as he only 


winged his first bird, but the smell of blood and powder at 
once restored his faculties, and amid the enthusiastic 
plaudits of the admiring crowd, he set the iron on his 
second victim and coyered himself with glory by killing it 
dead as a herring. 

BRIMSTONE AND BRANDON, 


This brace were-put down in a field of sedge and weeds and 
worked up a ditch past where the Members’ Stake finished 
last year to a stubble field, where both dogs challenged, and 
Brandon made a short cast ahead 2nd’ dropped on point, 
Brim backing to order. Mr. Denny to order put up the bevy 
and killed one, which Brandon retrieved nicely. As they 
were sent on an old hare flushed under their noses and bot! 
started forit. Brandon dropped to order at once, but Brim 
took a few jumps more and then came back. Following the 
birds down to some pines near a branch, Brandon made a 
point and his handler to order fiushed three birds, but did |; 
not shoot,. We then beat out a side hill and the grass along 
the branch, but did not find them. Finally, after a jong 
search, we swung back to the place where Brandon ha 
found, and he again made a nice point to some birds that 
Brim went in and flushed, and the heat was decided in favor 
of Brandon. Down thirty-nine minutes. This finished the 
second series with the following result; 

Second Series. 

Dashing Noble beat Bang Grace. 


Gloster beat Pocahontas. 
Brandon beat Brimstone. 


_ Third Series. 
’ DASHING NOBLE AND GLOSTER. 


‘This brace was put down inaclover field and worked 
down to the branch where the heat between Gloster and 
Pocahontas was finished, then turning down the branch to 


THE DERBY STAKES, 


Hieu Port, N, C,, Nov, 20.—Following are the starters in 
the Derby. The race will be a hot one, and will probably last 
search was madefor him. After a short time we saw him | through the week: 
down near the branch on an elegant point. As we were 
looking after him and waiting for his handler to come up 
two birds flushed and he dropped but soon straightened up 
on point to the rest of the bevy, which rose when the judges 
came up and kicked in a brush heap. This was a very good 
piece of work. Following up the birds Gloster made a nice 
point to a single that his handler fiushed to order. Dash 
then made an excusable flush down wind and at once 
stopped on point. Gloster came round and backed him 
in elegant style. The bird ran away from the point 
and Dash saw it and turning his head watched it but re- 
mained staunch, while his handler arepben in and put it up 
and crippled it, and it was not ordered retrieved. Working 
down the hill Dash made a point which Gloster at once 
honored, Mr. Henrichs put up the bird and secured a very 
neat miss. We then worked up to the top of the hill and 
through a field of weeds down to a branch. We again lost 
Gloster, but soon found him down the branch on point. 
Dash came up but did not back. Mr. Dexter flushed the 
birds to order, and much to his delight a cloud of feathers 
fioated back from his second barrel, but the bird kept on. 
Wort. in their direction Dash made a point, but the bird 
flushed before we came up. He soon had another one fast 
that his handler to order flushed and missed. Gloster then 
made a point which Dash refused to honor, and soon after 
Dash flushed a bird, and they were ordered up and the heat 
was awarded to Gloster. Down 58 minutes. Gloster was 
scouring during the heat, and toward the last of it was not 
going so well as he had previously done. This finished the 
third series, Brandon having a bye. Following is the result: 


Third Series, 
Gloster beat Dashing Noble. 


Brandon a bye. 
Tie for First Place. 
GLOSTER AND BRANDON. 


This brace was put down after lunch to decide first place. 
Gloster appeared to be a little better and started off in good 
form. Working out a field of sedge and brush Gloster swung 
up to the edge of some sprouts and pointed, and as his hand- 
ler Sunny in to flush he drew on a short distance and again 
pointed just as the bevy rose. Mr. Dexter got on this time 
and winged a bird that Gloster retrieved in good form. After 
considerable search we gave up the bevy andswung back and 
turned through a corntield to some sedge where Brandon 
dropped on point, and as his handler went ahead to flush he 
drew on after him, but he was going in the wrong 
direction, as_ Gloster coming round down wind put 
up the birds below where Brandon had __ pointed. 
Both then did some pretty work where the bevy 
had been feeding, but of course it did not count. 
Taking the dogs round to get the wind we turned into 
some sedge and pines, where Brandon got a point and a few 
seconds later Gloster also pointed. Mr. Denny, to order, 
flushed and missed and Gloster was just a trifie unsteady, 
butat once dropped to order. A little further on Brandon 
scored a flush and dropped to wing and Gloster backed him. 
Gloster then got in a good point to a single that his handler, 
to order, flushed and missed. A little further on one got up 
near Gloster and he stopped to wing and another one rose. 
He then made a few strides and dropped on a fine point, 
which Brandon at once honored. They were then ordered up 
and the heat was awarded to Gloster, and he was declared 
winner of first prize. 

Ties for Second Place. 
BUCKELLEW AND DASHING NOBLE. 

These two were selected by the judges as the best of those 
beaten by the winner, to run a heat to decide which should 
contest with Brandon for the second place. After a wait of 
an hour for the dogs that had been taken ina wrong direction, 
they were put down in sedge near a branch and worked down 
toward the.teams. Both started off well, Dashing Noble 


ENGLISH SETTERS, 


PAXTANG (T, W. Seiler and G. W. Porter, Pittsburgh, Pa.) 
liver and tan dog, May 9 (Count Noble—Fate Gladstone). 

SWATARA (T, W. Seilerand G. W. Porter, Pittsburgh, Pa.) 
peek, white and tan dog, May 9 (Count Noble—Fate Glad- 
stone). 

FRED W. (Sanborn Kennels, Pittsburgh, Pa.), black, white 
and tan dog, Feb. 18 (Count Noble—Spark). 

GAY GLADSTONE (T. M. Brunsby, Marietta, Ga.), black 
white and tan dog, July 22 (Gladstone—Miss Clifton). 

DAN NOBLE (Pittsburgh Kennels, Pittsburgh, Pa.), lemon 
belton dog, June 15 (Count Noble—Lewis’s Nelly). 

TALLEYRAND (Wm. Bowdre, Memphis, Tenn), black,white 
and tan dog, June 1 (Paul Gladstone—Lady Rake). 

Ben Hur (C. P. Stewart, Memphis, Tenn.), black, white 
and tan deg, May 25 (Paul Gladstone—Lottie), 

Cassio (Memphis & Avent Kennels, Memphis, Tenn.) 
peck white and tan dog, April 28(Count Noble—Lizzie Hop- 
<ins), 

NAT GoopWIN (Memphis & Avent Kennels, Memphis, 
Areas black, white and tan dog, June 1 (Roderigo—Bo- 

eep). 

CHANCE (Memphis & Avent Kennels, Memphis, Tenn.), 
black, white and tan dog, June 1 (Roderigo—Bo-Peep. [ 

ALLIE JAMES (Memphis & Avent Kennels, Memphis, 
Ty black, white and tan bitch, March 17 (Mingo—Twin 
Mand). 

JEAN VAL JEAN (Memphis & Avent Kennels, Memphis, 
metal black, white and tan dog, March 17 (Mingo—Twin 
Mand). 

HUSTLING HANNAH (Whyte Bedford, Horn Lake, Miss,), 
black and white bitch, Feb. 2 (Ben Hill—Zoe), 

KEYSTONE (P. H. & D. Bryson, Memphis, Tenn.), black, 
white and tan dog, June 27 (Gladstone—Sue), 2 

GOLDsTONE (P. H. & D. Bryson, Memphis, Tenn.), black, 
white and tan dog, June 27 (Gladstone—Sue). 

HARI Kari (Edward Dexter, Boston, Mass.), blue belton 
dog, June 11 (Don Nillson—Tchula). 

Rot B. (Wm. Bowles, Memphis, Tenn.), blaek, white and 
tan dog, June 1 (Paul Gladstone—Lady Rock). 

Kip (W. A. DeWitt, Pelham Manor, N. Y.), black and tan 
dog, Feb. 26 Spr aie Gees) 

Bos H. (Dr. R. J. Hampton, Athens, Ga.), black and white 
dog, March 31 (Count N oble—Belle Boyd). 

BRIDE (John Hunter, New York), black and white bitch. 
Aug. — (Sam—Brick), 

MAvis (J. S. Clark, New Brunswick, N. J.), black, white 
and tan bitch, March 1 (Gladstone—Lavalette). 


POINTERS. 
RAPIDAN (W. C. Thompson, Butler, Pa.), lemon and white 
dog, Aug. 22 (Vandevyort’s Don—Nellie Bird), 
Doton (John 8. Wise, Richmond, Va.), liver and white 
dog, May 17 (Meteor—Beulah). 
HEcTOR (F. R. Hitchcock, New York), black and white dog, 
June 20 (Priam—Hops). 
_ SPRINGBOK (Capt. C. E, McMurdo, Charlottsville, Va.), 
liyer and white dog, June 10 (Mainspring—Curfew). 
PLY (James P. Swain, Jr,, Bronxville, N, Y.), lemon and 
white bitch, Jan. 29 (Rush—Eria), 
RUE I. (Bayard Thayer, Boston, Mass,), lemon and white 
bitch, May 22 (Bang Bang—Rue). 
RAPID B. (Bayard Thayer, Boston, Mass.), lemon and white 
dog, May 22 (Bang Ange ele ak 
CONSOLATION (C. H. Odell, New York), lemon and white 
dog, Jan, 29 (Bang Bang—Grace III.). 
Messrs. B. F. Wilson, D. C. Bergundthal and J. O, Donner 
will act as judges for the Derby, Mr. Donner taking the 
place of ENiot Smith. 


WINSTED SHOW.—Editor Forest and Stream: From 
present indications the second annual bench show of the 

estern Connecticut Poultry Association will be a success. 
Numerous requests for additional entry blanks are coming 
in. Ithas been decided since issuing the premium list to 
make champion classes for fox-terriers and bulidogs. In- 
ee exhibitors need have no fears of such experiences as 
Mr. Belmont complains of at Stafford, for we have a compe- 
tent staff of judges (Messrs, Watson, Tallman and Elmore), 
Shall issue a catalogue and for general Management ofshow 
reference may be had te last year’s patrons from Baltimore, 
Philadelphia, Jersey City, New Haven, Hartford, ete. There 
will be a champion class for greyhounds.—FRANK D. HA 
LETT, Superintendent. 


ahead and made the first point to a bevy. 
up on the upper side and also 
flushed as we came up. ‘Then, in some weeds, Dash made a 
porte and Buck backed him, Henrichs, to order, flushed and 

illed a bird, Dash sent to retrieve struck the old scent and 
made a cast, and the bird was retrieved.by a boy who was 
undoubtedly an epicure as he kept the bird. Buck was on 


Dash came 
pointed, and the bird 


gota taste of the whip, and after this he ranged 
ever. 


her than 
Working into some pines Dash pointed just as a 
front of him. Bubk then made a paing and Dash 


852 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Nov. 25, 1886. 


IRISH SETTER FIELD TRIALS. 


The entries to the Irish setter field trials closed on the 
15th inst. as follows, viz: 

Mr. I. Henry Roberts, Morristown, N. J.—Bruce (Elcho— 
Noreen), Jessie (Hlcho—Noreen), Lunay IIL (Chief—Leigh 
Doane), Daisy (Chiei—Leigh Doane), Creole (Grafton—Meg). 

Mr, George G. Leach, New York city—Corinne (Peter— 
Countess). 

" Mr, H, W. Clark, Philadelphia, Pa.—Blarney (Bruce— 
uray). . : 

Ae J. ot A. Stovell, Philadelphia, Pa—Victoria (Berk- 
ley—N ora). 

lane Recta Kennels, Palmyra, N. ¥.—Glenclair (Glencho 
—Clare), 

Mr. Wm. H. Pierce, Peekskill, N. ¥.—Kildare (Glencho— 
Nora). 

Mr. R. CG. Vanhorn, Kansas City, Mo.—Patsy D. (Lord 
Dufferin—Queen Bess). A 

Mr. Max Wenzel, Hoboken, N. J.—Ready (Chief—Yoube), 
Jersey Beauty (Chief—Doe), Tim (Biz—Hazel), Catfoot 
(Chief—Fashion). 

Mr. Jean Grosvenor, Boston, Mass.—Banker (Glencho— 
Zelder). ; 

stat Parrott Bros., Bridgeport, Conn.—Gerald \Glencho 
—elder). 

Mr, Wm. H. Child, Philadelphia, Pa.—Leigh Doane II. 
(Chief—Leigh Doane), 

Mr. Chas. T. Thompson, Philadelphia, Pa.—Molly Bawn 
(Glencho—Biddy), Nelly (Glencho—Bess). 

Dr. Wm. Jarvis, Claremont, N. H.—Lorna (Eleho—Rose), 
Elcho, Jr. (Hlcho—Noreen). 

I am in receipt of information from Salisbury, N. C., that 
birds are in abundance, and in behalf of the club I have se- 
eured about four thousand acres of suitable land to hunt 
over. The hotel accommodations are first-class and every- 
thing points to a successful meeting. 


The Irish setter field trials at Salisbury, N, C., are post- 
poned to Dec. 8, on account of the large entry of the Eastern 
Field Trials Club, which, it is supposed, will last during the 
week, Wm. Dunpuy, President. 


THE FOX-TERRIER CLUB STAKES.—The entries in 
the Stud Dog Stakes for 1887 were published last week. We 
here repeat the conditions: The Stud Dog Stakes for 1887, of 
$2 each, p. p., with a cup added by the President of the Fox- 
Terrier Club, to a subscription of $10 each by owners of fox- 
terrier stud dogs, whose get alone shall be qualified to com- 
pore The get in competition to consist of a brace, dog and 

itch, whelped after January 1, 1886, which may be the 
property of different owners. The winning brace to receive 
one-half of the stakes and one-half of the subscription, the 
cup and half of the subscription going to the subscribing 
owner of the brace’s sire, one-quarter of the stakes to go to the 
second best brace, the remaining quarter reserved by the 
Fox-Terrier Club toward advertising and printing, The 
death of a subscriber not to disqualify the get of his stud 
dog, nor the death of the dog. Subscription to close on or 
betore Noy. 1, 1886; entrance to the stake to close as hereafter 
to be announced. The stake to be competed for in the 
autumn of 1887, in New York; six subscriptions to fill. For 
the renewal of this stake subscriptions will close Jan. 1, 1887. 
The stake to be competed for at the spring show of the 
Westminster Kennel Club, New York, 1888, and to be pub- 
lished in the W. K. C. Premium List, and entries to the 
stake to close with the regular entries for the W- K. C. Show 
of 1888. The following is also announced: Second American 
Fox-Terrier Club’s Crand Produce Stake of 1888, For com- 
petition by the produce bitches entered with the Secretary 
after Dec. 1, 1886, until Aug. 1, 1887. Entry fee for bitches to 
be one dollar each, The entries to be made prior to the 
bitches whelping. Fifty dollars in cash presented by the 
American Fox-Terrier Club, with two handsome silyer cups 
added to this stake by members of the American Fox-Terrier 
Club, The competition and classes to be divided for dogs 
and bitches. Competitors’ entry fee to be $3 for each ex 
hibit. Entries for the exhibits will close with and in the 
same manner as the entries to the Westminster Kennel 
Club’s spring show of 1888, at which show this stake will be 
judged. Blanks and other information can be procured by 
addressing Fred Hoey, Secretary, Long Branch, N. J. 


“AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER.”—With its coming 
number the American Kennel Register closes its fourth 
yolume. Its convenience and its value to owners and breed- 
ers of dogs are shown by the number of animals registered 
during its existence, and by the fact that a number of fraud- 
ulent pedigrees have been exposed in it, whose manufacturers 
might never have been detected except for the vigilance of 
the Register. Owners who desire to enter their dogs so as to 
have them in the fourth volume of the Register should send 
in their entries without delay, as at the close of the year 
there * always a great rush, and no entries can be accepted 
after Dec. 1. 


CALIFORNIA TRIALS.—Sacramento, Noy. 7.—Next 
month the Pacific Coast Club’s field trials take place, and an 
interesting and successful meeting is anticipated. Some of 
the dogs are getting work, while others are awaiting their 
masters’ opportunities to go afield,_-SANCHO. 


KENNEL NOTES. 


Notes must be sent on prepared blanks, which are fur- 
nished free on receipt of stamped and addressed envelope. 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound for retaining duplicates 
are sent for 30 cents. 


NAMES CLAIMED. 
t= Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Eclipse of Keystone, Beaufort of Keystone, Oricket of Keystone. 
Terry of Keystone, Lotta of Keystone, No-No of Keystone, Pride of 
Keystone and Robert le Diable, Jr. By B. E, Westlake, Olyphant, 
Pa., for liver and white ticked pointers, five dogs and three bitches, 
whelped Oct. 18, 1886, by Robert le Diable (Croxteth—Spinaway) 
out of Beau Beau (A.JK.R, 4053). 


BRED. 


{2 Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Jersey—Agrippa. Frank Orane’s (Scranton, Pa.) imported mas- 
tiff bitch Jersey to R. E. Westlake’s Agrippa (A. K,R, 449), Oct, 18. 

Mamie—Royal Prince. A.H.Moore’s (Philadelphia, Pa.) English 
setter bitch Mamie to his Royal Prince, Noy. 16. 

Bell Mont—Argus. C, T. Brownell’s (New Bedford, Mass.) Gor- 
for pes bitch Bell Mont (Shot—Judy) to his Argus (Argus—Zeau- 

a oy. 1. 

Twinkle—Dandy. C. T. Brownell’s (New Bedford, Mass.) pug 
Eateee Ere (Dandy—Judy) to his Dandy (imported Ned—Didy), 

oy. 15. 

Belle—Scotson. J. D. Shotwell’s (Rahw war J.) collie bitch Bellis 
(Strephon, A.K.R. 2730—Olivia, A.K.R. 2726) to J. Van Schaick’s 


Scotson (Dublin Scot—Flurry IL.), Oct. 20. 
Raby Fidget—Belgrave Primrose. J. A. Benden's (Prey, N, ¥.) 
fox-terrier bitch Raby Fidget (Raby Tyrant— to John E. 


Thayer's Belgrave Primrose (A.K,R. 3801), Oct 25. 
WHELPS, 
5" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Beau Beau. R. EE. Westlake’s (Olyphant, Pa.) pointer bitch Beau 
Beau (A.K.R. 4058), Oct..18, eight aye dogs), by Hempstead Farm 
Co.’s Robert le Diable (Croxteth—Spinaway). 

Oremorne. R.E. Westlake's (Olyphant, Pa.) 
tmorne (Flake—Lily), Oct. 31, six (one dog), by 
nel Club’s Bang Bang; all since dead, 

Ohloe. C. T. Brownell’s (New Bedford, Mass.) Gordon setter 
biteh Chloe (Reed's Wlash—Jude), Noy. i4, six (five dogs), by his 
Argus (Argus—Zeaulah). 


inter bitch Cre- 
estminster Ken- 


Judy. C. T. Bro l’s (Ni 5 bitch Jud 
tation ene wnhell’s (New Bedford, Mass.) pu ch Judy 


Richmond Olive, John H, Thayer’s (Lancaster, Mass.) fox-terrier 
bitch Richmond Olive (A.K.R, 2699), Noy. 15, five (four dogs), eines 
Mixture (A.K.R. 2697). ’ 


SALES. 
is Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Mark. Lemon and white pointer dog, whelped March 31, 1885, by 
Glenmark out of Zanetia, by W. F. Todd. Portland, Me., to C. R. 
Whitten, Augusta, Me. 3 

Wiekle Plate. Lemon and white pointer dogs whelped April 10, 
1886, by Bang Bate ous of Zanetta, by W. F. Todd, Portland, Me., 
to Ww. F. Sawyer, Woburn, Mass. 

Highland Lassie. Brindle deerhound bitch, whelped September, 
1885, by Bran out of Lorna II., by John E. Thayer, Lancaster, Mass., 
to G. Batten, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Sport J. Black and tan Gordon setter dog, whelped April 28, 
1886, by Sport out of Nell, ay W. J. Geary, South Boston, Mass., te 
H. H. Robinson, Hudson, N. Y. 

Gladstone, Black and tan Gordon setter dog, whelped April 28, 
1886, by Sport out of Nell, by W. J. Geary, South Boston, Mass., to 
5S. A. Ellis, Harwich, Mass. 

Bessie. Black and white ticked setter bitch, age not given, by 
Mingo out of Fausta Il., by J. Tenny, Haverhill, ass., to H. L. 
Tibbals, Port Townsend, W. T. . 

Barn Red Irish setter dog, whelped AN. 27, 1886, by Glencho 
or of ” agg, by Gem Kennels, Chardon, 0., to A. L. Garford, 

yria, UO, 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
be” No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 


D. C., Scheneyus, N. Y.—My hound breathes like a horse with 
heaves. At times he holdshis nose out and pants, and it seems 
hard for him to get his breath; does not haye much appetite and 
gradually growing poor, has a bad_cough and sometimes coughs 
until he vomits. Has not been well since last summer, when he 
hadahard run onahot day. Ans, Giye the dog five drops of 
tincture of belladonna three times daily in water. Give five 
gros of Fowler’s solution of arsenic in the food night and morn- 


Rifle and Crap Sheating. 


Address a communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


BREECH VS. MUZZLE. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

I have been somewhat amused for the past month or two by 
reading the yarious articles that haye appeared in your paper 
under the above heading, peveniany. those by C. L. 8, of Fort Clark, 
Texas, Mr. Burns of Jamestown, N. Y., and Mr. Clapp of Geddes, 
N.Y. As Messrs. Burns and Clapp have made some statements 
which I consider susceptible of proof, it might be as well to dis- 
cuss the matter, Mr, Burns states first, that there were no muz- 
aleloader hunting rifles used in your trajectory trial; second, 
that the Merrill rifle was beaten in accuracy by 27 out of 32 breech- 
loaders used ; third, that the*Romer rifle was ahead of the May- 
nard .40-cal. just .004 of an inch, that being the difference between 
5 shots each from the two rifles upon the 100yds. screen in the 
200yds. range. ; 

ow I call upon Mr. Burns to state specifically, first, why the 
muzzleloading rifles used were not hunting rifles; second, to 
make good his claim that the difference between the heights of 
the shots upon the screen at 100yds. ina range of 200yds. shows the 
aceuracy of the rifle. 

Mr. Clapp first attempts to turn from the rifles to the ammuni- 
tion, and claims that if the ammunition ‘were changed ‘the re- 
sults would be that the breechloader would come ott ahead. 
Just so; there’s the rub. ‘Why do not the American makers of 
breechloaders change the ammunition and use enough of it to 
obtain flat trajectory and decent killing power? Simply because 
they cannot without causing their rifles to scatter wildly, as he 
has correctly quoted from the Massachusetts Arms Company; 
also to kick severely. Thatistherub., The muzzleloader can use 
most of it with good effect, both as to flat curve and accuracy 
both combined in the same shot. That is just what the muzzle- 
loaders at the FOREST AND SrRHAM trial did do, beat in flat curve 
and accuracy also. Mr. Clapp also quotes from the ForrEsT anp 
STREAM Trajectory Report,and states that he will not impute to 
it an iota of unfairness or a particle of prejudice. Just so. I will 
follow suit, He says of the Ballard .40-70, “This arm is of the fine 
close-shooting, patched bullet weapons, and so far as compact 
bunching of the shots in the target seemed to be fully equal to the 
high charged muzzleloaders in the test, Italics are his. I 
the italics on the word scemed, and then see how it will read. It 
will be noticed according to that version that the report does not 
say that it did, but that 1tseemed to. 

Now comes the conclusion of the whole business. If your corre- 
spondent had studied the ForESsT AND STREAM's report to find out 
the facts of the case, one-half as closely as he has to find a loop- 
hole for escape from being beaten so badly by the muzzleloaders 
he would have learned many important facts of which I am afraid 
he is now ignorant. Heshould also have mace a visit to the office 
of FoREsT AND STREAM and Inspected the targets, screens, data, 
etc., of the different rifles used in the trial, which are there on file 
for that yery Burposs: 1 

He would then have learned that the Romer rifie beat the Bal- 
lard .40-70 almost one-half in accuracy, about the sam< as it did in 
trajectory. He would also have learned that it beat the Maynard 
40 about. two-thirds in accuracy, and he has already learned that 
it beat it for ered ESO 

Mr. Burns would also have had an opportunity to account for 
shot No. 5 of the Maynard serieS at the WMyds, range, something 
which he has not as yet done. He will find that it was a dropper, 
flopper, unaccountable or goose egg, as they are variously termed 
and that at 50yds. it fell 8.10in. below the mean horizontal line o 
the othershots. That at 100yds. it had fallen about 6.20in., that at 
150yds. it had missed the screen’ altogether and had to be thrown 
out, as its trajectory could not be obtained and another shot, No. 
6, fired to make out the series of five. That is a good record for 
the boasted accuracy of his favorite, 1 ont of 5 a goose egg, 2 out of 
10, 4 out of 20and soup. The muzzleloaders can and did do better 
eee that. There were no floppers for either of them in their 
trial. 

Now, a few words in regard to some other statements of Mr, 
Clapp and I am done for the present. Hestatesthat a home-made 
breechloader made some eon shooting, and quotes it in favor of 
the breechloader. I should quote it against the breechloader as 
advertised and sold in this country. y did he not give the 
name of the maker? Was it that of a celebrated muzzleloader 
maker who lives at Syracuse, N. ¥:? Poor recommend for the 


breechloader, I should say, if it has to be made by a crack muzzle-' 


loader maker in order to get a goodone. He also asks why, at 
Vernon, Vt., no muzzleloader e a string of less than 9in. and 
his home-made affair at another time and place made’. Good 
logic that, it strikes me. Why did he not state what the breech- 
Joaders made in the same trial and at the same time? Not to his 
purpose, I think. Healsomakes the unblushing statement that 
on all the ranges of this country no muzzleloader iseyer seen. He 
appears to read WOREST AND STREAM partly, not wholely surely, or 
he could hardly have failed to notice the recent shooting of Mr. 
Wm. Hayes, of Newark, N. J., with his little muzzleloader, mak- 
ing the best on record, and who is now champion of this country 
at that kind of shooting. G. J. ROMER. 


RANGE AND GALLERY. 


REVOLVER SHOOTING. 


fat remarkable Sa yence that has been made in rifie making 

and rifle shooting is about to be repeated in pistol making and 

istol shooting. The ingenuity of fire arm imventors is being 
branche into requisition, and the demand now is for a revolver 
that will shoot as wellas a rifle at 50, 100 and 200yds. To obtain 
this desideratum it will be necessary to have the barrel, sights 
and ammunition of the pistol as near perfection as is possible to 
make them. A large number of officers in the regular and yolun- 
teer military force of Great Britain have turned their attention 
to practicing with the revolver with astounding results, and now 


in this country among the volunteer organizations those officers | 


who desire te become accomplished shots with the pistol are giv 
a good deal of time ie practice. Wesee no reason why a pisto. 

may not be made to shoot with accuracy at . and do more 
execution than the best rifle in use 2) years ago. 1 8 com- 
ing season there are to be some interesting matches, and we 
look forward to some scorea as surprising as those made at short 
range with the rifle. The pistol shooting of thé oldén times, upon 


PBEKSEILL, N. ¥., Nov, 11-—Hditor Forest and Stream: | (Bandy= Punch, €) Nov. 1, seven (live dogs), by his Dude. 


put. 


which such men as Capt. Paul, John Trayis and Recorder Hacket 
nade nati ond reputations; 16 throwi.as far in the shade arene 
as the shooting of the old flint lock musket of half a century ago. 

‘he yeteran Conlin is keeping abreast of the times and has 
selected a number of the best reyolyers now in use for his atrons, 
and the crack shots of the metropolis are trying their hands atthe 
various targets, Capt. Ira A. Paine, the champion professional 
shotgun and pistol shooter, has been making some remarkable 
shooting at Conlin’s a A The following are some of the best 
scores made at Wimbledon with revolvers at 20yds. in the meeting 
of 1886, with some of the best shots made in this city in the gallery 
of James 8, Conlin, up to the present date: 


BRITISH REVOLVER SHOTS.—Possible 36, 
Commander Scott, Royal Navy.........-:.s.sceceres vere BABA SNe Noe 35 
Major pacuc eye elsh Reg’t...... eter ha oa TREES ey 35 
Capt Oxley, lst V B Royal Fusiliers neck, clclel’s  Sevehcrs CVS ee eS 35 
APTS SL RE ee eet ey SNe enn) eee eareee Srp Albis 34. 
Aerie Rast anadas fa cee ehh Ale eewnbl O) Minium Bt 
Lieut Straker, 3rd West York Reg’t........ es ph ets Cee 33 


The arm used is the army revolver; the target is 1134in., count- 
ing from 2 to 6, bullseye 31-6in. across; from ete of bull to 
epee vi 5-ring, 2gin., each ring is11-I6in, apart. Six shots to the 

REVOLVER SHOOTING IN THIS CITY, 
ican Ira A. Paine, .32-cal. S. & W. revolver, 6 shots, 70, possi- 
Mand eee Lord, split two cards in 3 shots, hit two 14in, bullets 
George Bird split six cards in 10 shots, cards placed on edge, 
Sefior A. Fernandez, three full scores of 5 hate each, 7 SoBe 


sible 75, 
D. A. Davis, three full scores of 5 shots each, 75, possible 75, 
eis ae at the “word,” 8S, & W- pocket revolver, 49, 
possible 50, 


iene Lorillard, Jr., 7 shots, S. & W. .32-cal., rim-fire, 41, pos- 
sible 49, 
: See F. Jones, 6 shots, 8. & W, ,32-cal., 9in. barrel, 35, pos- 
sible 42, 
Dr. E, E, Marsh, 269, possible 300, S, & W. pocket revolver. 
Juan Frederico Centellas, 14 shots at 28 paces, with .38-cal, Colt 
measuring 1714in. 
J.T. B. Collins, 10 shots at French target, 58, possible 70. 
P. pee a a 5 shots, -32-cal, 8, & W- pocket revolver, 23, 
possible 25. 
J. B. Miller, 6 shots, Massachusetts Ass’n target, 63, possible 72. 
A. L, Brennan, 6 shots, French target, 33, possible 42, 
W., C. Southwick, 6 shots, French target, 32, possible 42, 
Maynard Bixby, 6 shots, Mass. Ass’n target, 64, possible 72. 
an a - 8, Howe, 6 shots, Colt .88-cal., Creedmoor target, 27, pos- 
8 i 
H. F. Worthington, 6 shots, French target, 30, possible 42. 
D. A. Davis, 60 shots, 8. & W. pocket reyolyer, 273, possible 800, 
¥.J, Rabbeth, 10 shots, Mass, Ass’n target, 86, possible 120. 
B. UHLSYE. 


BOSTON, Nov. 20.—A good number of riflemen gathered at the 
Massachusetts Rifle Range to-day to shoot in the summer geries 
and revolver matches, All of these matches will close on Thurs- 


day (Thanksgiving Day). Following are the scores made to-day: 
Rest Match. : 
Pa GAS: Ble cain ons. asa sae pote ace te 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—100 
Tp Anas ec CH Fes tattle ee eld = eo se 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10— 99 
SS HHESUESadre ces? ee eet 10 1010 9 10 10 10 10 10 10— 99 
JM Munroe, F.... ...5... 5... -.10 9101010 10 1010 9 10— 98 
; OU Pe SeE te 101010101010 910 9 10— 98 
GW Martin, Fi. si. ccassecc ssa iaes 1010 9101010101010 9— 98 
RESererance, “Att ovasitacce eaten 10101010 9 9 91010 10— 97 
BVValbler eke foro Sr iiryjacea Bee sleiog 910101010 910 9 910— 96 
ok Firs Ai oe ey silo csacee et ioe 10101016 8 91010 9 10— 96 
TUS Dudley ee Soo ee ,--.1010 9101010 91010 S— 96 
CS NTOTRE wide! f etree ope | oo ee eres 1016 810101010 919 8— 95 
¥ T Oliver, A ; 91010 910 91010 9 8—94 
D B Rudge, 91010 9 910101010 7— 9% 
G ¥ Hall, 7 81010 910 9 9 8 Y—ss 
Victory Medal Match. 
W Henry, 5° 910" 8.10" V8. 6) S— sh 
LS AD 5 Dye amend pa sii atts vs neln's 9 81010 6 6 7 8 7 9—80 
G M Martin, D 7 81010 710 8 7 7 6 30 
A B Loring, D 79 910 8 7 610 779 
A Miller, 9 9% “9.56 th 5 10s — 77 
D B Rudge, 100457 9 6 5 8 9~%5 
JIB 7 810 9 6 610 8 5— 774 
HS 78789 8 5-6 9 7 
FT 7 7 6 410 6 8 9 6— 72 
RB 8 68 5 7 9 8 6 5 10— 72 
GNUR TYG, Ae hn SC, 5 see one eee 8) Bo lO 62-9 8 6- Si 
SPH COOKeM AR. ah Getemnns sca cuer eee £3) .8 BS 6. 9)-8—50 
AB Wright (mil), A........00... -10 43843 43 6 5—50 
Off-hand Decimal Match. 
WiHonryiGh. sauce lie Oo eb ee 787% % 9 71010 9-81 
RIO WA,UA. mee es cite tciewaet Sears 6 8 7 910 9 9 610 7—B8L 
& C Gordon (mil) 2A... os. oar. 6 7 91010 6 4.5 8 7 
iS ebatch, A ieseele tne nek ee ener =e 10 4910 7% 6 8 4 h 8—71 
FT Oliver (mil,),-Aviss: sco. arene 698 848 7 6 6 9-4 
FAD6bb 0.2. wea oe a ee 8755 7 6 6 8 9 5-69 
©) Cook, ©.5 (issue acessories eet pee a. SOC 08 SR! aay 
Alan blibn deh eho pee RII EAA a ee eee RC cae Pak et 
Ce Y Caen IP. OUD Dr icity i iar) At, x Dd ST 
Fe MORPY es 2, ant cess See nomeeer es. 46792469 5 9-6 
© G Ames (mil.), A..--........ AOC Le ee: eee army Ler Mtl, 
State Militia Match, 
@aptainWallinger. 2o. icc. adects saraswat deena me OE Eee ane 20 19 18 18 
Revolver Match, 
F Oarter.......- 8101010 9—47 J Francis.... ..6 710 % 8—38 
S E.Gooke......91010 7 8-44 A BLoring.. 6 5 9 9 %—36 
J NFrye...-.... 91010 4 9—42 RB Patch...... 7 510 7 6—85 
N LGardner....710 9 9 7—42 WT Oliver...... 79 5 7 6-84 
J H Hobbs...... g 7 8 810-41 


INDOOR SHOOTING.—The close of the third week of the 
November prize shoot of the Mammoth rifle gallery, Boston, shows 
some exceptionally fine shooting, excellent scores haying been 
made in the amateur and decimal classes. Following are the 
gummaries: 


’ Amateur match, 5)yds, off-hand, rounds 10, possible 50; 

Rates, cows. ct esas 49 49 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 47—451 
Fy ees t71 (8 Tate seh ee Eonar Ioee 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48480 
OVE HAR tIMIANAL.Ghiibic. 5 cleats slr lon ed 47 47 47 47 47 47 47472 
AB Wilson’... ..-....--.-055 46 46 46 45 45—465 
BDL rospy issn nat ee 45 45 44 44 43—450 
‘A.B Osborn.......... +4 44 49 43 42 42442 
HK Lyman............. :. 43 43 42 42 42—430 

4 fal Cail bie) A 4 42 42 42 4] 41493 
Decimal match, standard American target, 50yds. off-hand, 
rounds 10, possible 100; 
PiEithitams 22 ie pesdese vec eebh ne esd tt 88 87 85 84 82 B2 82 82 81 S1—83 
BPOrreBhs jis. e naees ea snes os eee 87 87 85 85 83 82 80 80 79 7S—826 

(ASPickering.)).-.6 5... sasecacece 86 82 82 82 82 81 81 79 79 78—814 
| reg 8 1a nts a eel 86 64 84 81 78 77 77 75 75 74-791 
BOP ODEO: oe tote eee yo yom eitet cents 82 80 80 79 78 78 78 77 76 T6—T8L 
BS Pees OA Te ike OOS ey eS Os 82 81 81 80 80 79 76 75 74 13—781 
Bug oWarrren: 2: seek idle weccs sa= es 80 79 78 78 77 77 76 74 74 7B—T66 


BUFFALO, N. Y., Noy. 13.—The annual shoot of the Seventy- 
fourth Regiment took place Oct. 27. J. M. Garratt won first prize, 
the Penfold regimental badge; E. S.jGager second, the Brock and 
Wiener badgé. In the subseription match Col. P. P: Beals took 
first with a score of 48 out of a possible 50; J. M. Garratt second, 
score 86; G. A. Rogers third, A four point wind was erat 
across the range. ‘The Bay View Rifle Association held its fa 
meeting Oct. 28. A number of matches were shot, the principal 
being the Laflin & Rand, the first prize was the Laflin & Rand 
gold medal, value $200, the second was the Lafiin & Rand silver 
medal, value $75, and the third a life membership, valued at $25. 
The attendance was small, owing to the weather; it rained nearly 
all day sari cee fps uncomfortat } 4 wind blew in gusts across the 
Tange. Conditions, 10 shots yds.: 
Borp REEHmblige. ‘2555054042 —37 Col P P Beals...... 3555532032—33 
PytJ MGarvatt. ..4840554242—36 


BULLARD RIFLE MATCHES.—The dates for the matches 
have been changed. in order to give more time forentries and 
preparations. e first match takes place Jan, 10-15, inclusive, 
and the second match Feb. 1-5, inclusive. 


THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries. Correspondents who favor us with cluh scores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. 


WELLINGTON, Noy. 20.—The Wellington Gun Club had alarge 
attendance at to-day’s shoot: Snow, Schaefer, Stanton, Wilson, 
Switt ; Shumway were the first prize winners. There will be 
thé regular Thanksgiving day shoot at the grounds next Thursday. 


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Nov, 25, 1886.) 


FOREST AND STREAM. 383 


THE PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL MATCH, 


OSTON.—The Executive Committee appointed by the National 
Gun Association met at the Parker House last Saturday to 
take the initiatory steps toward bringing about an international 
rifle contest in this vicinity next summer. This tournament origi- 
nated at the was of a number of Western and Southern 
shooters, and its object is ta bring abouta competitive trial of skill 
between British and American marksmen. It was proposed to 
have teams of either five or ten men, with two alternates, which 
will be chosen at large from the two aM and each team is 
to shoot at 100 Ligowsky clay-pigeons, one-fourth to be shot 
each day. Therulesof the National Gun Association to govern 
the match in all material points, It is also proposed, if the efforts 
to bring abont the contest are successful, to have an individual 
championship match for the Ligowsky $250 diamond badge. At 
the meeting yesterday there were present C. W. Dimick, Boston; 
J. S. Sawyer, Cambridgeport; C. M, Stark, Winchester; O. R. 
Dickey. Boston; and by proxy, Judge M. R. Freeman, Macon, Ga.; 
James N. Frye, Boston; H.W. Eager, Marlboro; BH. A. Folsom, New 
Haven; Dr. Ww. H, Vincent, pa A had D, Kirkwood and Wm, 
Lloyd, Jr., Boston; W. 5S. Perry, Worcester. In addition to these 
there was Col. J. H, Bloom, of Cincinnati, O., who came to consult 
with the committee as to the various details. 

As a result, the following resolutions were passed : : 

Resolyed, That the general committee be increased by the addi- 
tion of the following gentlemen : Mr. Tinker of Providence, W. L. 
Dayis of Worcester, h, W. Buffington of Fall River, EF. M. Ames 
of Bay Ridge, L. I.; Dr. Gerrish of Exeter, NS JER WwW. J. Ritch of 
New York city, E. J. Wardwell of Boston, IT. G. Strater of Boston, 
A,¥F. Adams of Boston, Col. Farrington of Portland, Me.; A. G. 
Courtney of Syracuse, N. Y.; R. B. Organ of Chicago, J; Von Len- 

erke, New York; Captain West, St. Louis, Mo,: D. N. Rowe, C. 
B. Reynolds, editor Forrest AND StrmAM; L. CO. Bruce, W.T. Hin, 
Aurora, Ind.: I. Drake, Bradford, Penn,; 0. Ff. Chamberlain, 
Cleveland, O.; George 8. Ladd San Francisco, Gal.; W. H. Allen, 
Brocton, Mass.; Mr. We outh, Fitchburg, Mass. ; RF. Schaefer, 
Boston, Mass.; Jehn etstone, Cincinnati; J, F, Breitenstein, 
Keokuk, Ia.; ©. A. Bragg, H. Fitagerald and A. J. Rust, all of 
Philadelphia; CG, P. Richards, Du Quoin, Il.; Mr. Palmer, Savan- 
nah, Ga.; E. A. Crawford, Tallahassee Fla.; A. Meaders, Nash- 
yille, Tenn.; Mr, Hazlett, Washington, Penn, ; 

Resolved, That we cordially indorse the international challenges 
as already issued, and that we hope for an early acceptance of the 
challenge in order to give opportunity to all contestants to pre- 
pare for the match, 

Resolved, That the tournament be held on the grounds of the 
Wellington Gun Club, June 1, 2,3 and 4, 1887. Or if this should be 
found impracticable on said grounds, that a committee of four on 
pee to wit, Messrs, Dimick, Sawyer, Hager and Tinker have 

ull power to select other suitable grounds. 

Resolved, That the secretary be instructed to send a copy of the 
challenge, with an earnest appeal for its friendly menentlon, to the 
Prince of Wales and the prominent sportsmen of England. 

Resolved, That Messrs. Stark, Dimick and Gerrish be appointed 
a committee on hotels, andif snitable terms can be made at the 

uincy House, that the same be designated as the headquarters of 
the yisitin, apoMarn to this city. 

Resolved, That two distinct series of matches be held at the 
tournament, viz.: One open to all comers and the other barring 
all champion shots, subject to the decision of the majority of the 
executive committee, the entrance fee to the latter matches being 
$1, and at the former, or main matches, such amounts as the ex- 
ecutive committee may deem proper. 

Resolved, That the committee on prizes take necessary steps to 
price aninternational challenge cup, valued at $500 to be com- 

e or. 

A Resolved, that the executive committee of the National Gun 
Association, Judge M. R. Freeman, chairman, be authorized_to 
select the American team for such international match. 

Resoiyed, That the National Game Association be urged to co- 
operate with the committees and the National Gun Association in 
making a truly national success out of the international match. 

Resolved, That J, N. Frye, 15 Pearl street, Boston, be appointed 
permanent secretary of the executive committee, and that all 
communications be addressed to him, 

Sub-committees were appointed as follows; On press, Messrs. 
Frye, Dimick, Wardwell; general executive committee, Messrs. 
Frye, Wardwell, Sawyer, Dimick, Stark. This committee was 
given the full powers to act with reference to the programme, rules, 
transportation, reception and other matters not specially provided 
for. Committee on prizes and soliciting of subscriptions, Messrs, 
Frye, Sawyer, Dimick, Stark, Wardwell, Dickey, Strater, 
rea Kirkwood, Eager, Davis, Buffinton, Tinker, Allen, Folsom 

chaeffer. 

The meeting then adjourned. There isa general feeling of con- 
fidence among those interested that a British team will surely 
meet. an American team in Boston next June, as a result of the 
pending negotialions, 


NEWTOWN, WN. Y., Noy. 9.—North Side Gun Club of Long 
Island, Pigeons, 5 ground traps, handicap, shot under club rules, 
Badge, one money Pitas i f 


Barlow........ eee A—WP Werttetin. ows yesees, een 1110111—6 

annine., Ler er LOI — Fh Shiyons py tes pe ete 1111110—6 
Tiems.....- fate gawieeeis TAAGO—5. Duryea es L855. 111011—6 
Dr James............., J18000—4 Riker.......... Geahcer 1100001—3 
Merkens..............4. 0110100—3 Dr Franz.... ........... 1111111—7 
Haren eer eeebe neat 101011J—5. Kroger ......... Paes 1110110—5 


ies on 7; Barlow 111—8; Dr, Franz 011—2. 


SPRINGFIELD GUN CLUB—The regular shoot of the Spring- 
field Gun Club was held on Nov. 11, at New Dorp, Staten island 
It was the second shoot for the Dr. Mylin’s cup, at 25yds. Winner 
of ARSE shoot, Mr, Jas. T, Dayis, handicapped lyd. The following 
is the score: 


a ASUS PR VES tee ass Fe 28 tock ob ceria eee Seer OPT a See Ohad et 30" OC 15 

tate aa ; ae 174 Ose 0 ‘a Bes ia 

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RA Maplerteens Avs ln ee ts 2 2) Ngee baal! AYE) i¢ 100 ins 
*Fell out of bounds. 4 counts for second barrel. 


BROCKTON, Mass., Nov. 16.—A glass ball and clay-pigeon shoot 
was held to-day upon the grounds of the Brockton Gun Club, the 
pEncne event being the badge match for the clay-pigeon team 

Bue of Massachusetts State Glass Ball Association, now held by 


the Brockton team. Results: 

Brocktong. Wellingtons. 
Alten: corer, © .1111111100—8 Stanton... .,,...1111111017—9 
Baker. vd epe. 1111111110—9 Schaefer,........ 0111110001—6 
Wright...... .... 0110100001—4 PESTER Ieee pee 1111110011—8 
Bartlett.......... 1111101101—8 Swift! ie. ., 11111011119 
AND iste) bh a aS ee ..01011010iI—f—35 Wardwell..,.....1111101111—9—41 


LONDON, Oni., Noy. 16,—A pigeon shooting tournament was 
held to-day near this city, which was largely attended. The gold 
medal was won.by John Payne, of Strathroy, who killed 8 birds 
out of 10, J.L. Evans taking second prize, B. Drake third, G. 
Graham fourth, N. Simpson fifth and J. Richardson sixth, each of 
the last-named four killing 7 birds each. A couple of sweepstakes 
piss bnprovised and small prizes given, but the scores were not 
good. 


BOSTON GUN CLUB.The tournament of the Boston Gun Club 
was held at Wellington on the 18th in spite of dreary conditions 
of wind and rain. During the contests the wind was sostrong that 
close holding was an impossibility, and at one time it seemed as 
though the club’s building would collapse. Representative 
shooters from about every trap-shooting club in New England 
were present, all being particularly interested in the shoot for the 
diamond badge presented by the Lowell Cartridge Company. In 
this match Stanton, of the Wellington Club, proved the winner 
after an exciting contest, shooting oif with Ross of the Massachu- 
setts Rifle Association on a score of 17 each out of 20. The records 
in the yarious matches shot are appended: 

Hive clay-pigeons—G. A. Sampson first, W. L. Davis second, 
Swift third and O. Ross fourth. 

Five Peoria blackbirds—O, M. Stark and T. J. Beaudry divided 
first, Davis second, Sampson third, Hager fourth, 

Five metal Macomber metal targets—Stark first, Davis and Daw 
second, Stanton and Mitchell divided third, Ross and Webber 
divided fourth. ee os | 

Three pair double birds, clay-pigeons—Ross and Swift divided 
ret Bark and Stanton divided second, Webber third and Davis 

ourth, 


Seven Peoria Pleas ae first, Stark second, Ross third, 
Beaudry and Daw divided fourth, j 

Five clay-pigeons—Nichols, Keene and Ross divided first, Stan- 
ton and Beaudry divided second, Tinker third, Wardwell and 
Swift divided fourth. 

Seven blackbirds—Ross first, Hager second, Daw and Wardwell 
divided third, Nichols fourth, 

Seven Peoria blackbirds—Stark, Stanton and Nichols divided 
Heb apeer second, Wilbur third, H. Swift and J. F_ Swift divided 
fourth. 


Ten clay-pigeons—Ross and Stanton divided first, Wurms sec- 
eae Nichols and Stark divided third, Keene and 
LO l o * 


Witt divided’ 


Ten Peoria blackbirds—Beaudry and Wilbur diyided first, Stark 
second, Wilson third, Wurms and Swift divided fourth, 

Seven clay-pigeons—Stanton and Stark first, Beaudry and Hager 
second, Wilson and Nichols third, Davis fourth. 

Five clay-pigeons—C, Wilbur first, Gore, Swift and Keene second, 
Wardwell, Beaudry and Stanton third, Webber fourth. 

Three pair Peoria blackbirds—Hager and Stanton first, Tinker 
and Wurms second, Stark and Wardwell third, Gore fourth. 

Five CE SANT lea hack Swift and Wurms first, Hager sec- 
ond, Stark third, Keene fourth, : ; 

Seven straightaway Peorias—H. Swift and Wilson first, Stan- 
ton and Wardwell second, Beaudry and Dana third, Eager fourth. 

Five clay-pigeons—Wurms and Stark first, H. Swift second, 
Ross and Gore third, Hager and Mitchell fourth. ‘ 

The “iniss and out” was won by Messrs, Eager, Swift, Beaudry, 
Keene, Ross and Stanton in the ordsr named. 

Diamond Badge Match,—Individual contest for Climax diamond 
badge, at 10 clay-pigeons and 10 Peoria, blackbirds: A 

Clay-Pigeons. Blackbirds. 


is fairly complete the plan of uniting the clubs must follow, but 
not until then. Vhe subject is as yet a dificult one and worthy ot 
the consideration of all friends of the A. C. A.j but judging from 
the successful manner in which difficult matters have been han- 
died in the past, there is every ground for confidence that the 
matter will be successfully dealt with in good season. 


Haditor Forest and Stream: 

havyen*t been to an “experience meetin’,” as tley used to call 
them out West (my old home) for some time, but an earnest and 
careful perusal of your canoeing correspondence in the last few 
numbers has awakened a feeling within me very much akin to 
what one experiences under the influence of one of those good 
old-time affairs, And like the timid ones who wrestle with them- 
selves so long before they find courage to speak out in meeting, 
I've “been a-rastlim’ and a-hesitatin’ and a-doubtin’,” until seeing 
as how the old uns don’t seem to be a-getting very much comfort 
out of their communings with each other, I’ve struggled on to my 
feet fur the purpose of easing my mind, if nothing else come of it, 


COME Stark, cs ioci vaaauk ittta th, . 1013101110 7 11011111 11— 9—16 I didn't get to the mest at Grindstone this year, and so have re 
=| ; i § fi 2 ab VLE ar, = 
ADDROW Sapp epey tastes Fee 100007 1011—5 Sn = 9 | ceived all my information as to what went on’ there at second 
WABEr. 1. - ee nee ee eee e eee eee 1001110101—6 TENT eN Tem 6—l? | hand from the newspapers. There was a Washington canoeist 
LENO SB sto Boo eap adatom poosarin eer! HOM —9 nat re peat there, though, but as he is one of the old school of paddlers, and 
VOD DEE ey. penises de phy (este ta: ae riven Te 8 | won't or can’t tell us anything about it except what a glorious 
DaVis.o, +. seers CTY sisiee _ »+-L011000111—£ un a b—12 | time he had, he might as well have stayed away, for all the bene- 
Warawiellee sect saee ts ope) su teest 1010110000—4 fh none 8—I2 | fit his visit does the rest of us. So I’m going to tell you just how 
Beaudry Sa nae ie i eh rag tre te A “ERTTEEE —10—15 | the meet and its results appear to us who are not A. C. A,'s— 
SUSI GOR kmtee oie n terete aes. Witea T1101 —9 aH Ni— 8-17 | hayen’t seen the crack racers and don’t know any of the big men 

BEM eae Oe ee, ote nt aee Tene Lt ie iae 0171101100—6 0001100— 4—10 | who sail them, or who run the Association. 
Wilbur....--.-- ses e2eey seer eee OOLNLOII—5 WN11—10—15 | First, I think the establishment of branch divisions is a good 
Nichols.-... Pee gsee eee baeeeree oe 10T1101011—7 0111010011— 6—13 idea, and if a few of your good sailors with their fast craft will 
WAAC CARS Oe ee anna ess LOL 110—8 1111001011— 7—15 | come on here next summer and help us get up a meet on the Poto- 
Daw ceSstircc pee essere Sti 1011 111010—7 1111001111— §—15 mac or Chesapeake, you'd find plenty of material to work with. 
WAlSOD. . 6. teaver eee ete re eete te 0000111011—5 101011111— 8—13 | The nearest canoeist to the south of us isa regulat out-and-outer 
Swift... ss... yesy sane bebe betes es OLOLOOLLI—6 O1001111— 7¥—13 | who lives at Staunton, Va., I think, and has appeared in print 
peel en omemr tes wae an. ni rsp EEA Soe Cae more than once. But Virginia and Maryland lave numbers of 

ONLY =e ee ee eee eee ee eens ; == arr young men who would come into the ranks if an annual meet was 
PACE «oe nine veces yees trace oot cs O11110101—4 1100111000— 4—11 | astablished within reasonable distance of their homes. On a 


In shooting off the ties, 10 birds, Stanton won the badge. recent cruise, when the writer, in company with three other mem- 
bers of the Washington C. C., was working along down the trail of 
the dear old Coot, we ran eshore at Old Point and into a whole 
nest of admiring and enthusiastic young men, who were all ready 
to buy canoes and start off at once, to judge from their expressions 
ot interest and the number of questions they asked. They were 
most of them stopping at the elegant Hygeia, and the rough cos- 
tumes of the canoeists contrasted strongly with their band-box 
appearance, but they didn’t seem to mind that much, and had it 
not been for the big rollers I believe seyeral of them would have 
been walling to try the reach with us across to Willoughby Spit, 
which we were about to make. On inquiry I found they were 
mostly Virginians, from Norfolk, Petersburg, Richmond, Lynch- 
burg and other places, all of which places have good, and some 
delightful water for cruising, So if any self-consecrated A. O. A. 
men feel like coming this way next spring or summer, we will 
insure them a good time, and they can also do a little missionary 
work in a promising field at the same time, 

In this connection I'd like to, if I may be so bold, indorse what 
Mr. Colin Fraser says in his recent letter about club membership 
of the A.C. A. We have two goote-sized clubs here—about fifteen 
members in each—but I don’t think a single member of them has 
united with the A. C. A. since these clubs were organized. The 
man who went to Grindstone this summer happened along in a 
Canadian trip and was made a welcome and happy cuest; and an- 
other member. Lorna, joined the A. OC. A. before he came to 
Washington. But the trouble is Grmdstone is too far for us, and 
the trip with boats takes more time and money than most of us 
can spare. If we belonged as clubs we would doubtless make a 
strong effort to be represented, but as it is, we don’t feel much in- 
centive that way. 

Now we'll go about and try you on the other tack, and 1711 try 
to make this a short leg. Pecowsic—decapitating that word yowll 
find’a suggestive phrase ow-sic, or cockneyized, how-sic. And how 
sick she has made somebody. Not you, My. Editor, nor‘tR. W. 
G,,"" or the redoubtable lad with his Lassie; but somebody—at 
least it looks that way to a greeny. Nobody would have the 
cranky three-master fora gift apparently, but all of us—I beg 
your pardon for including myself, but ['m with you in the wish— 
would give ourold bootsto go to wind’rd of her, as “BR. VV. G.” 
putsib. Seems to me while everybody is looking for the coming 
canoe, it might be well to stick a small-sized pin down somewhere 
about the neighborhood of that boat, 

Now we've been sort of bushwhackers down herein our canoeing. 
Not being A, C, A,’s we built canoes regardless of limits, regula- 
tions or anything else but our own sweet wills. Our canoes are 
mostly all 16ft. long and over, and from 32 to 40in.in beam. And 
we have centerboards, heavy and light, and keels—rockered and 
otherwise—and all sorts of rigs, Mohican, lateen, leg-o’-mutton 


Canaving. 


“Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Oo. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to TorEstT AND 
STREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same, Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND STREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport. 


‘THE ASSOCIATION AND THE CLUBS. 


HE idea of uniting all the clubs to the Association, as proposed 
by Mr. Colin Fraser in the Formst AND STREAM of Oct, 28, is 
one that naturally commends itself as the best for all parties, and 
many are now in favor of it. It would seem best for the Associa- 
tion to be made up not only of individuals devoted to its interests, 
but of a number of strong clubs working in harmony, and on the 
other hand a club is far more prosperous as a part of @ great _or- 
fanization than if it struggles along in an isolated position. Wew 
will be disposed to question the desirability of the proposed union, 
but its practicability at present is a far different matter. 

Most canoeists know that in the first year of the A. C. A. the 
membership was partly by clubs, the leading ones joining the 
Association in a body. This plan was soon found to work badly, 
as there were some members in each club who declined to join the 
Association, and whose dues were consequently paid by the club, 
2 most unsatisfactory state of affairs, as these unwilling members 
were of no value to the A. C. A.,and the payment of their dues 
became a burden on others. A general objection was made on the 
part of the clubs, and at the second meeting the constitution was 
50 nee as to recognize individuals only. This plan has worked 
yery well, but with many large and powerful! clubs interested in 
A.C. A. work and foremost at the meets, it would seem as though 
their existence should be officially *ecognized, and their aid as 
organized bodies rather than as chance groups of individuals 
should be enlisted by the Association, Some of them, tlle Mohican 
for instance, haye become powerful factors in the A. 0. A., and 


yet they do not appear officially in the records. 


lf the question were only between individual membership on 


the one hand and a membership by clubs on the other, it would 


be simple enough; but the trouble is that there must for along 
time atleast remain a large contingent of non-club men, whose 
To say that 
all of these should ae clubs is very well, but many of them are 


interests must be equalized with those of the clubs. 


beyond the reach of clubs and must remain so, while others prefer, 


for reasons of their own, to retain a fancied independence and to 
belong to no club. Again there are clubs.all of whose members 
will not join the Association, and which consequently cannot 


join in a body, so those who wish must join simply as individuals. 


What is wanted is to receive the hearty coiperation of as many 


clubs as possible, offering some inducement to them to join, and 
at the same time to protect the rights of every non-club man, 
without foreing him to feel that he must joinaclud on the one 
hand or lose his yoice to a certain extent on the other. I 
tention has been shown in the only transaction in which the ¢lubs 
are now recognizid by the A. C. A., the nomination of officers. 
The representation on the nominating committee at the meets is 
made up of one member from each club with three members at 
large who are not club men. On a small scale this plan works 
very well, but It would be very difficult to apply it to the Associa- 
tion generally. If all the A. C. A.members belonged to clubs as 
well the voting might be by clubs instead of individuals, and this 
would possess the great merit of giving a yoice to eyery man, 
whether present or not, as in the main the vote of each club, cast 
by the one representative present at the meet, would express the 
views of its members. This would at once secure what is impera- 
tively needed, afecling that a manisa part ofthe A.C. A., and 
has a yoice in its councils, whether or no he attended a meet. 
The question of representation of large and small clubs might be 
arranged by giving a single vote to each club of say 15 men or 
less, With an extra vote for every 15 added, puttinga direct pre- 
mium on 4 large membership and so stimulating cach member to 
bring new men into his club. a}. 

The adoption of the scheme of divisions now in progress is 
already working to extend the A. C. A. in new localities. Small 
clubs have grown up unnoticed, no members being present at the 
meets, but the news of these gatherings, bot]: annual and local, 
has spread widely, and the new men_wanttojoin them. There 
haye been more local meets this year than ever before, and even 
now we hear rumors of small meets to be held next spring in new 
localities and by men thus far unknown. Not onlyis a local 
Canadian meet assured, and a grand salt-water meet of New York 
and New Hugland canoeists, but a meet is talked of on the Passaic 
River, and perhapsanother on the Potomac. All of these act in 
two ways to recruit the clubs in each locality through the publicity 
giyen to canoeing and the desire to attend such meets regularly; 
and also by awakening an increased interest among the older 
members in friendly meetings and inter-club contests of all kinds, 
whether at a local or the A, C. A. meet, These changed conditions 
make it possible to secure a much larger club membership than in 
1880-81, as most canoeists now are willing to join the Association 
aS soon as they see that while they cannot go ta it, it is so extend- 
ing as to come to them in the form of frequent local or division 
meets, and an A, C, A. meet near at hand once in three or four 


years. 
Probably in two or three years, if canoeing maintainsits present 
promising growth, there will bea yery large number of clubs 
whose members are all joined to the A. CO. A., and which can take 
part ina scheme of club representation; but. this state of affairs 
does not exist at present, and it is difficult to. see how a club repre- 
sentation could prevail and yet give a fair and equal voice toevery 
unattached member. ; 
The first scheme of the organizers of the Association, a central 
body composed of clubs and individuals, was crude and incom- 
lete, but the late changes make possible a more perfect system, 
e Association itself is subdivided into various geographical 
divisions, each under its vice-commedore; these, in turn, are made 
up of members who are largely united in smaller bodies, the clubs. 
Thus a perfect system of government is possible, the clubs with 
their commodores forming the divisions under their A. C. A. vice- 
commodores, all united in onenational association under a commo- 
dore. Thisisin accordance with natural laws and the sooner the 
plan can be put into operation the better; but as we have pointed 
out, there are obstacles which cannot be avoided allatonce. “Slow 
but sure has been” the motto of the A. C. A. in making changes, 
and in accordance with that policy the scheme of divisions is now 
working itself out smoothly and without jar or friction. When ij 


This in- 


and sprits; and seyeral of us carry (I must confess it) jibs, for ap- 
pearance sake and other reasons (?), and one of us has a canoe cut- 
ter, that is, cutter-rigged, with mainsail, staysail or jib and jib- 
topsail, and 1601bs. of iron on her kee]. And among them all is a 
little 16ft,x32in. V-shaped canoe, that threatens to throw you out 
of her every time you get in, and is sailed by a quiet, lame little 
fellow, who can’t swim a stroke, that has gone through the hard- 
est cruises and the biggest blows, along with her flat-bottomed 
and heavy-keeled and boarded companions, without shipping near 
so much water as they, and never once spilling her crew, and al- 
ways Manages to get to camp among the first arrivals. 

I think I’ve read that the Pecowsic is V-shaped, have I not? 
Well, if she is, the pin cam be stuck somewhere about there in my 
opinion, ° 

Ive just come in to-night from a little spin over the course with 
our commodore in his big, flat-floored, Mohican-rigged canoe, (with 
asin. keel by the way) and as we had lots of the peculiar flawy 
wind that is found sometimes in the neighborhood of our boat- 
house, we had, as the Commodore expressed it, a lively time of it. 
Considering the temperature of the water on this 80th of October, 
I don't like to have such a lively time at this season of the year. 
Who's afraid? Neither of us, but we're both married men with 
families, and we’re just educating our wives up to the appreciative 
point, and_an inyoluntary bath with the possibilities of resulting 
colds, coughs, or worse ills, is not to be thought of just now. 

The moral of all of which is—might not it be possible that skim- 
ming dishes for sailing canoes will have to follow in the wake 
of their larger type, that eyen you, Mr. Editor, think, must 4 la 
Chinese, go? SKIPPER. 


TORONTO C, C. RECORD. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Idonot thinkin general that the ayerage record proves any- 
thing, but if others take advantage of it, 1t is only fair to point 
out by the following extract from the Toronto Globe how the Tor- 
onto ©. C. stands: 

The Toronto Club sent four members down and they returned 
with five first prizes, three seconds and one fourth. This fourth 
prize is probably the most important of the lot, as it means that 
Mr. W.G. MeKendrick, secretary of Toronto ©. C., was fourth in 
a list of sixty-one entries for all the record races, obtaining a rec- 
ord of 33.28 in fiye races ont of a possible 50. The first prize man 
had 36.76. 

Points. Races. 


W G McKendrick ...............-. wee Bos i 
MF Johnson.... -. ave 20200 2 
RS A LENE be Aree ns Use APRN 4 ABER PME tr ame 17.28 5 
D B Jacques... ee ey eee 15.72 Bi 
TIM eras ae os Bap eM pit nie et. vine 86,28 15 
Or an average of 21.57. 
Average 
Men. Points, Races. per man. 
IRGORODLOA 6 a2ers.: Pent hee 4 86.28 16 21.57 
Breckville.. ee afk 82.04 a 13.34 
Brooklyn... 4 73.08 18 18.26 
FROGHESTEIS oils +) es chi . 6 70.69 12 11.78 
WHOWICATIN Ap eneeeeenad ier Bsa 58.24 8 11.65 
Royal Military College.. 233 43.68 7 14.56 
New Mop cs veasttads. clean 6 36.78 7 12.26 
SEM SHANG ye aR Deen eg ego pee 2 40.85 20,42 


5 ; 

Messrs. Leys and Jacques also won the Lachine challenge cups 
for best. and best open tandem canoes at the races of the Lachine 
Olub, which took place just before the American Canoe Associa- 
tion meet, Bie 


CANVAS CANOES.—Cloverdale, Sonoma County, Cal., Nov. 3: 
—Hdiior Forest and Stream: Have been for the greatest part of 
my life an enthusiastic _canoeist and camper and read with much 
pleasure your paper. In your columns I have seen more than 
once inquirics about canvas canoes and would suggest they write 
tothe Ontario Canoe Company, of Peterboro, Ontario, Canada 
who build the most shapely and durable canyas canoes to be found 
and which have made trips ot hundreds of miles on such rivers as 
the Saskatchewan, coming through all sorts of hardships safely. 
Hoping to again find myself on the beautiful Canadian lakes or 
Oe ae where thereis water enough for canoes,-GHORGE B, 
Mowry. 


354 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


AMERICAN CANOE CLUBS. 


es proposal to join the canoe clubs of the country to the 
American Canoe Association has met with the approval of 
many, aud has directed attention to the subject of the American 
canoe clubs. Ofcourse, the leuding clubs ave known to all, but there 
are many whose members neyer uittend the meet, and which are 
nnknown to canoeists at large. Betore considering the sclieme for 
a union it is desivable to know the strength of the clubs, and also 
their number. The following list was sent us by a correspondent, 
and we publish it with a request for information, Some of the 
elubs haye disbanded and there are some omissions, and any aid. 
toward making a full and correct list with number of members 


will be welcome; 
Amsterdam, N. Y, New York, N. Y. 
Allegheny, Pa. Northampton, Mass. 
Newton, Jylass, 


Arlington, N. J. 
Branttord, Canada. Ottawa, Canada, 


Brockville, Canada, Oswego, N. Y. 
Bayonne, N. J, Oakland, Cal, 
Buffalo, N. Y, Paterson, N. J. 


Pequot, Stouington, Conn, 
Philadelphia, Pa, 

Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Peterboro, Canada, 
Potowonok, 

Perth Amboy, N. J. 

Poriland, Oregon. 

Potomac, D.C. 

Pappoose, Chicago, Tl. 
Pollywog, Bethlehem, Pa, 
Quaker City, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Rochester, N. ¥. 
Rondout, N. Y. 
Royal, Halifax, Nova Scotia. 
Royal Military Col., Canada. 
Kuthertford, N. J. 
Ruckawas, Dayton, Ohio. 
Sagamore, Lynn, Mass, 

San Francisco, defunct, 
Shattemue, Sing Sing, N, Y. 
South Boston, Mass. 
Springtield, Mass. 
Sandusky, Ohio. 
pusinetangs Harrisburg, Pa. 
St. Lawrence, Canton, N. ¥, 
Toronto, Canada. 

Tippy, Chicago, Ml. 
Toronto, Ohio. 

Ubique, Norwood, Canada, 
Union, Boston Mass. 
Vesper, Lowell, Mass. 
Warren, Pa, 

Winoski, Duluth, Minn. 
Watertown, WN, Y, 
Washington, D. G, 
Winehester, Mass. 
Waltham, Mass. 

Western GA. 
Younandio,Rochester,Canada 


Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Bobcaygeon, Canada. 
Boston, Mass. 

Circleville, Ohio, 
Connecticut, Hartford, Conn, 
Crescent, Trenton, N. J. 
Cleveland, Ohio, 

Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Chicago, Tl. 

Cygnet, Manchester, N, H. 
Capital City, Harrisburg, Pa. 
Crescent, Mauch Chunk, Pa, 
Deseronto, Canada. 

Dayton, Ohio. 

Essex, Newark, N. J. 
Eyauston, Eyanston, I], 
Fulton, N. Y. 

Galt, Canada. 

Guelph, Canada, 
Harrisburg, Pa, 

Hawkeye, Dubuque, Ia. 
Harvard, Mass, 

Hartiord, Conn, 

Hamilton, Canada. 
Irrawadi, Davenport, Ia. 
Towa, Des Moines, ia. 
Tanthe, Newark, N, J. 
Jabberwock, Springfield, N1. 
Knickerbocker, N, Y. 
Kenwood, Ill. 

Lake St. Louis, Canada. 
Lake George, defunct. 
Lawrence, Mass. 

Lindsay, Landsay, Canada, 
Miami, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
Molnean, Albany, N.Y. 
Machimoodus, Moodus, Conn. 
Mystic, Winchester, Mass. “~~ 
Newburgh, N, ¥. 


TELE, A: 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Mr. Colin Fraser's article on the A, ©. A, and clubs is certainly 
a yelry good one, do we lose our old members? he asks. 
There’s the kink. Mr, Fraser believes that they are unable to 
attend the annual meet. Well, thismay be. I think that the dis- 

_tance has something to do with this, the time it takes to get there 
and back. Then again, some do not like the same old camp. 

Division meets would indeed increase the membership, and they 
tan be s0 arranged as to bring together canoeists within a radius 
of one hundred miles. For instance, let the Central Division hold 
a salt-water meet somewhere on Long Island Sound, supposing 
the clubs below mentioned all belong to the A. C, A,, and take it 
for granted that the following clubs would be represented. New 
York, Knickerbocker and Brooklyn wonild be expected to turn out 
in full force, Then the clubs in vicinity of New York, Bayonne, 
Tanthe, Newburg, Kondout, Mohican, Boston, Hartford, Spring- 
field, Urescent, Philadelphia, Quaker City, Potomac, Washington, 
and others too numerous to mention. Taking New York cify as 
the center, the average distance to the meet would be about one- 
fourth the distance thatitis to Grindstone. The A, C. A, general 
meet could be held further north, This would give the Canadian 
brethren the same advantage of distance, etc., as it would the 
Eastern men, 

With these advantages no man can say that it takes too much 
time to go and return, and as the camp can be held at another 
place next year there will not be very much room left for excuses, 
Under the conditious named, I do not see why the A. C. A. cannot 
become a much larger and powerful organization. 

Tam no A. C. A. member, but I have heard of the A. ©. A. before 
Lever heard of canoe clubs, and would have been a member, in 
fact had my two dollars ready to mail to the secretary-treasurer, 
when the question arose of “What benefit would the A.C, A. be 
to you? The best part of your ten days will be consumed in going 
to aud from the meet” (then at Grindstone). That settled it. T 
concluded that I would wait untilthe meet would move further 
south, where I could enjoy my vacation otherwise than in a rail- 
way car. Ishall endeavor to bring Mr. Fraser’s scheme before 
my canoe club at the next meeting, and encourage all members to 
join. And if some day it should happen that there will be 
a Salt-water méet, there'll be three new names on the list, and 
possibly the whole roll of membership of the Quaker Cey oO. c. 

TILETTO. 


Cc. A. DIVISIONS. 


4 


QUAKER CITY C. C. 


ee Quaker City C. C. held a4 meeting at the residence of the 
commodore on Noy, li, at which Messrs. Munchen and Golze 
were elected active members and the names of two members were 
dropped from the roll. : 
Cupid, Rambler and Dart were the most active canoes this 
season. Cupid, the vice-commodore’s canoe, could be seen every 
Sunday with her racing rig of S5ft. Mohican sails, the club burgee 
and sailing si¢nal showing to advantage. He is often hailed as 
“Ace of Clubs” on accouut of the clover Jeat on mainsail. The 
Cupid is 14rt. 4in,x32in, The Rambler 14ft. 4m.xélin., with 5oft. 
balance lugs, and Dart, a Raritania paddling canoe, were often in 
company with Cupid. . ; ¢ 
The secretary-treasurer’s canoe, 14ft.xc0in., with oft. balance 
lugs, was actually in the water three times this season, viz: On 
Decoration Day and Fourth of July cruises. Did this canoe ever 
stay right side up under so much sail? Oh, fer the secretary 
blocked her up one day.on shove, and she really stood up under 
both sails while she was being tinkered with, This canoe carried 
7V0ft. mainsail double reefed on Decoration Day cruise and upset 
by an accident. On Fourth of July cruise carried 25ft, mizzen 
(stowed oftener than sei). A member of the club carried the 
mainsail once, upset, and condemned it. The secretary is negoti- 
ating for Mohi¢an sails and is wouaering if they are as “upset- 
able” as balance lugs. , : 
Com, Leary could be seen now and then in the Scamp, sporting 
a handsome set of Mohican sails of 75ft., his brass work nickle 
lated and everything done up “‘shipshape and Bristol fashion.” 
his canoe upset but once under the able seamanship of the com- 
modore, Rumors are afloat that he will have smaller sails on his 
next canoe. The Frolic is the most diminutive clipper about the 
cauoe club and is now owned by a new member. Her length is 
1 4it.x27in., and is so light that she can be carried a considerable 
distance on the shoulder without fatigue. The commodore and 
vice-commodore are negotiating for cedar canoes by a local 
builder, the vice haying sold his canoe in August. The commo- 
dore’s canoe will be 14it. 6in.x30in., somewhat like the Snake, and 
the vice will have a Sunbeam, with 65ft. Mohican sails. The total 
upsets under sail were, ltambler 5, Cupid 8, Vixen 2, Scamp 1. 
Scamp complains of too much ees 


balance lugs, high masts, etc., and will have Mohican or lateen. 


Cupid has just enough and has experienced some heavy weather, 
as been paddled but, once for trial, the crew invariably 
carrying a half paddle when eailing. The reefing gear for sails 
, and the canoe only being 


this canoe 


were discarded, not working smoot 
reefed twice during the whole ssason’s work. 


The racing that was expected to be done fell through on account 
: The race days would find two 
sailors and one paddler on hand. Regatta committee or timers not 
present, although a good course was mapped. Nevertheless we 


of members not being on hand. 


will iry again early in the spring. 


The cruising record is not what it should have been. The club 


took a short cruise on Decoration Day. Dart and Frolic paddling, 
Scamp, Vixen and Rambler sailing (Scamp and Vixen each use 


tandem), cruising down and not up river, as was stated in the 
daily papers, returning Tuesday evening, A few mishaps and a 
lot of solid enjoyment weve the resulis of this adventure. Fourth 
e aiternoon of the third, under 


of July club cruise, starting on 


Rambier and Vixen of 


| command of the Commodore, Scamp, Vixen and _Oupid sailing, 

Frolic ond Dart (used tandem) paddling, we started up the river, 
Rambler and two unattached canoeists cruising down stream, 
This was purely a paddling cruise,it being a calm most of the 
time: We camped at ofe spot tor two days, but made the 
most of it and started home on the bth about 4:30 P, My, expecting 
to reach the club honse at 8/30: and we got there too, all but one 
at that hour, A good sailing breeze sprung up, this, one getting 
off first double veefed.: Outin the stream oie wind was blowing 
pretty strong and he nae ueaed to be in this blow} he luffed, or a 

east tried to. rut the rudder would not work, haying somehow 
got afoul. “Not uffing he slipped along at » spinning rate, did he 
not?’ “Ohno, he only upset.” 

After wringing him out, a friend lent him his mattresses in ex- 
change for the avet ones, The fleet then started out, Frolic stay- 
ing in camp with the victim of the upset, and cruising home in 
company the next ene Cupid, with her Sift, was hailed by the 
Wet man on shore: “Better double teef,” and by others on the 
shore, “Wait until we'sce him upset,” “Better take in mainsail 
and set mizzen;” at these remarks he generously took in his 20ft, 
mizzen, The wind held until about Tacony, when it suddenly died 
out and he was lJeft with his half paddle: but not Jong, soon a 
steam lanneh cante puffing along, Cupid managed to get a tow 
and got home long before the others, This cruisé was one of the 
most enjoyable of the season. Besides the club cruises short trips 
were Thade oy. individual members, starting Saturday evening and 
returning Monday morning, The winter se has alread 
commenced, The Rambler isin the owner’s cellar for new dec 
and interior fittings, new sail plans are prepared for nearly all 
sailing canoes, especially the balance lug, and at this writing there 
is 2 paper in preparation to be read at a camp-fire which we will 
hold at an early date in December, STILETTO, 


CANOKISTS ON SNOWSHOES,—A bout fifteen members of the 
Toronto GC. C, gathered around the club room stove on the 16th ult, 
for the purpose of forming a snowshoe elub out of their members 
as a means of keeping them together during the long winter 
months. Mr, Colin Fraser held the chair, while Mr. JeL, Ker 
handled the quill. After many nominations and much lobbying 
and intimidation, some members threatening to withdraw he 
“tobacco supply,” Mr, Geo. Sparrow was elected president, Mr. A. 
Anderson eecretary, and Mr, D. B. Jacques whipper-in, After the 
business of the meeting was disposed of, refreshménts were 
brought forth from the lockers by one or two members and for the 
next half hour the talking was very limited. The table being 
cleared and the evening yet young, some one proposed that we 
should have a debate on light versus heayy centerboards, and at 
it we went, Messrs, Neilson, Jacgues and Kerr for the heavy and 
Messrs. Fraser and McKendrick for the light weights. Mr. wW. A, 
Leys, in the chair, listened attentively to each of us for five min« 
utes as we tried to convince the other fellow that he was “away 
off,” and when the leaders had summed up he divided the honors 
among us, The great question, Which sailis the best?’ will be 
debated at the next social meeting, Noy, 80, The club are talking 
“new club house” and limiting the club membership to fifty, there 
being now thirty-two activé members. Will G. McKendrick has 
sold his canoe Mac to Mr. A, Anderson, & new memher of the club, 
and her sail plan is being altered for next season’s campaign,— 
Win G. MCKENDRICE, Sec. T, C, C. 

WASHINGTON GC. C.—The last race of the championship series 
will be sailed on Thanksgiving Day, with a camp-lire in the even+ 
ing. The canoes of the club are of yarious sizes; of wide beam 
and with deep keels and centerboards, and an attempt is now 
being made to rate them under the Tredwen. time allowatice. 
Washington is peculiarly situated on a river with variable winds. 
The trips “up river” are made by way of the canal with long car- 
ries, necessitating a Peterboro or other light canoe, while “down 
river” squalls are heayy and frequent, requiring a decked canoe 
of good sailing qualities. The club are busy now ceiling wh the 
ladies’ room of the club house as a winter meeting room, ith a 
stove and plenty of books and papers, photos, etc., there will be 4 
cosy place for winter canoeing. . 


SPRINGFIELD C. C.—The winter quarters of the Springfield 
C. GC. will be at Calla Shasta, on skates in winter, easily reached 
by Way of the Connecticut River or by snowshoes. The present 
cabin boasts a meeting room, kitchen and sleeping room, but it is 
proposed to build a larger house nextyear. Every Saturday night 
the canoeists meet at the cabin, sometimes being joined by visit- 
from the Hartford C, C. 


Pachting. 


THE CONSTRUCTION OF RACING YACHTS. 


N perusing your remarks at the end of my paper of last week, I 
notice you say that I overlook the fact that cutters, on account 
of their sectional form, can be built lighter and stronger with the 
game sizes of material than ceuterboard sloops, Although not 
jotted down, it was still kept in mind. This is an attribute, the 
possession of which is of great importance to the cutter, and were 
it not for the detrimental effect of an element more than counter- 
balancing this advantage, hers would be easily the fastest type. 

This element is no other than the loss of windward ability result- 
ing from the waste of energy of the propelling power when strik- 
ing the easily yielding sail plane of the cutter, Hxcept in light 
airs, when it is an advantage, this militates largely against her 
performance and turhs the scale in favor of the sloop. And this 
in spite of the benefit derived from the lighter spar plan and ham- 
per characteristic of the cutter. ; = 

If you say Galatea is MUA RETEE OG I can reply with equal justice 
that Mayfiower is likewise lacking. Galatea can carry a larger 
spar plan to no more advantage than Mayflower can do the same. 
Although their performance in light airs would be improyed, in 
all round work it would effect speed detrimentally. Haye we any 
reason to suppose that Galatea is not as heavily sparred as any 
other vessel of her type? Her designer surely knew what he 
was about when he planned his masterpiece, with the data and 
lessons of the Puritan-Genesta races last year Iresh in his mind, 

In view of the record what show would Ivex haye with May- 
flower_under like conditions of weather asin the Cup races? The 
same baseless excuse might be urged to palliate her defeat and 
with about as much sense. 

I gladly accept your correction in relation to the stowage of 
Galatea’s ballast, but your strictures do not alter the fact that her 
spar plan was cut down in her first season (1885) with improved 
results, and not until her ballast was restowed, lowering her cen- 
ter of grayity, was her original and present sail plan put on to her. 
In the face of her first performances when oversparred, is it not 
natural to suppose that she would now be oversparred if her origi- 
nal sail area was increased? Would she have any more stability 
than at first, and with no more stability could we reasonably ex- 
pect her to do much better? No, the possibilities for speed of Gal- 
utea’s form have been exhausted unless she be built ligoter. Then 
and not till then will she be able to lugalarger spar plan and 
attain a higher standard of merit in all-round racing than ever 
was hers. : Pr ‘ 

With the lessons of the past to sustain my position, f think lam 
justified in reiterating my claim that unde the existing rules of 
jneasurement at least the cutter will soon be out of the lists for- 
ever with the Drev DRAFT CENTERBOARD, 


[The advantages which the keel boat has over the centerboard 
in point of construction are by no means confined, as our corres- 
pondent intimates, to the extreme narrow type, but are just as ap- 
parent in the boat of moderate beam, hence his objection as to 
stability, even if well founded, does not affect the question. The 
solid undivided keel and the entire cross floors at every frame are 
as much a part of the 4-beam as of the 6-beam boat, and when we 
come to sizes under 60ft. there are also the deck beams, whole and 
undivided from side to side, against the necessarily weak con~ 
struction of the cabin house. The form of the extreme narrow 
cutter, approaching that of a box girder, with its nearly vertical 
sides, is in itself the strongest that can be had and far superior to 
that of a 84 or 8-beam boat with fiatter floor and hard bilge; but 
even the latter form may be made much stronger in a keel than in 
acenterboard boat. Thesailplan carried by Galatea this season 
is the same as her original one in area, but besides the restowage 
of ballast noticed we understand that her original spars were 
much heavier than the plans calledfor. She failed to carry sail 
at first and was cut down without the adviceof her designer who 
was then absent. This year, under his auperyision. her ballast was 
lowered nearly afoot and she received new spars of the original 
length, but hghter and thus far she has shown herself fully able 
fo carry even more, Mayflower was certainly over-risued in the 
Hastern race and could not stand up; and even now after all that has 
een done in the way of more lead below and lighter. spars aloft, 
she has all that itissafe for her to carry for even moderate sycing 
weather. In fact in the late races sheirequently sailed at as 
an angle as Galatea. Her big rig was just the thing for the 


Tight 


in heayier weather she would have paid for 


weather, and Brobg ot 
it, whe Galatea, with a. rig that might have been just right for 


some of the winds we have had this year, was Certainly handi- 
peuvon. in the absurd drifts which spoled every race. It does not 
follow on either hand that Mr. Burgess put too much canyas on 


Mayflower, or that Mr, Webb put too little on Galatea, As it was 
the forme? was righi, the latter wrong, but had the seasen been 
blessed with hatder winds the case would yery probably have 
been reyersed: The proportioning of sail spread is a very delicate 
matter tn any case, as somuch depends on the coming season, and 
the matter is still more difficult when the designer is new to the 
climate his boat will race in, What the future may bring forth is 
a difficult matter to iepeeicts but taking the season through there 
is no reason for the friends of the cutter to be ashamed of their 
performance or toe dnticipate the speedy extinction of the type.] 


CRUISE OF THE COOT-. 
XXLX, 

[* Sipe ote with a small sehooner I got under way Sunday atter= 

noon, and worked five miles down to the mouth of tne Scup« 
pernong, anchoring for the night under the pone on the western 
shore: The schooner had loaded up with 80,000 herring in bulk, 
These she was to_carry up the Chowan and peddle out to small 
eountry dealers: For freight she received 30 cents per thousand, 
The schooner was about 36ft. on deck, with 13ft. beam, and drew 
8tt. She was built at Hatteras “on the banks,” where shipbuild+ 
ing on a small scale comes to the natives as second nature, Cost - 
about $400 and was owned by two young men, who, when freights 
were good, cleared enough during the three months’ fishing sea= 
son to flourish round the banks the rest of the year, indulging in 4 
little clamiming, oystering, or scratching a garden patch for varl- 
ety sake, They sculled alongside the Coot, and in conversation I 
found them cain ras and well-meaning, They told me that b 
industriously working all the year, freighting crops to Norfolk 
and carrying oysters, they could easily earn a thousand dollars, 
with expenses not over a third of that sum. This would leave 
three hundred apiece 4s an annual dividend upon a mode of life 
which was little else than pure pastime. Why did not they do it, 
saye money, and become bloated capitniists locally? ‘Because 
there is no need of it,’ was their reply, Ambition to progress and 
prosper they had not, for the modest surroundings among which 
they had been reared had blunted their desires and they were con- 
tent to exist along in ease, free from the strife of competition for 
wealth, just as their foretathers had done. Thesea supplied them 
with fish, the banks with ducks and game, and a little freighting 
in spring kept them in clothes and groceries. They were healthy 
and content. Why should they wish for more? This was their 
view of life, and I did not care to shake their faith by needlessiy 
whetting their appetite with tales of the wonders of great cities, 
They wished they were bound east for Manteo, like myself, tor 
there were to be great times at the county seat of Dare during 
“cote week,” which was then progressing, . 

Monday at sunrise we got underway and in a light southerly 
wind cleared out of the river, the Coot piloting through the narrow 
channel) to sea, as it appeared that with the aid of my charts I 
was a more reliable pilot than the crew of the schooner, They 
felt their way with a pole, bui after touching once or twice were 

lad to see the Coot run their lee and give them the true lead into 

eep water, The schooner hauled up to cross the Sound, whilé the 
Coot jibed over to port and steered parallel to the coast, keepin 
just clear of the numerous pound nets extending across the sho 
water to a depth of 10ft, The windheld a nice whelesail strength 
allday and being off shore the sea for once was smooth in the 
usually turbulent Albemarle. After arun of 18 miles the boom 
was got in toround Pear Tres Point. When the wide mouth of 
Alligator River had been opened the wind drew out ahead and the 
yacht beat in, pitching ina hvely way to the tumbling sea which 
rolled plump out of the mouth, After 3 miles to windward had 
been accomplished, the Coot was run into Fort Landing for a har 
bor. This is a perfect little pocket with islands aud pretty shores, 
the Little Alligator emptying into the harbor, This tributary has 
10ft, of water and more, but only seven can be carried up to Fort 
Landing, The town consists of a steamboat wharf, a well and a 
farmhouse, with pigs and chickens to make up the number of in- 
habitants. Atleast that is all that could be made out from the 
Coot’s deck and I did not go ashore to make furtherinvestigation. 
Probably there is good farming country back of the fringe of 
woods alongshore, and Fort Landing is the shipping. point tor the 
surrounding country produee. A propeller from Elizabeth City 
plies up the Alligator and puts in occasionally to this pretty re- 
treat. Haying started the lacing jack from the gaff, the evening 
was spent in effecting repairs and enjoying a golden sunset,whic 
bathed the foliage in beautiful hues till twilight deepened into 
darkness and the Caot’s aiding. light kept company with the 
twinkling diamonds oyerhend. Bnght and early we got out next 
morning and put in a delightful day turning 10 miles up the broad 
bosom of the Aligator against a moderate wind and light sea, run- 
nig back during the afternoon and coming to anchor in South 
Lake, a confluent on the eastern shore, for the night. 

The Alligator is really av aim of Albemarle Sound, rather than 
ariver. Itis twenty-three miles long and [our to fiye miles wide, 
with a very even bottom at ten feet, agree the Middle Ground 
shoalin the mouth, which has but four feet and is a bad spot in 
heavy weather, the Government beacons being down during my 
visit. From the head of Alligator there is 4 vortuous stream, u 
which a small boat can ascend some twelve miles to an allege 
canal, intended to lead into the great Matamuskeet Lake, a shoal 
fresh water pond twelve miles long and three wide, in the center 
of Hyde county. By means of this canal direct steam trafic to 
Fairfield was contemplated, with a view to reaching the rich corn 
belt of the peninsula. But the enterprise was neyer carried 
through, otherwise the Coot might have sailed into the lake and 
out of another canal into Pamlico Sound, traversing the heart of 
one of the wealthiest and most populous tracts of land in America 
or elsewhere, ; ; ‘ 

The shores of Alligator Riverare swampy and the interior of 
the peninsula forming Dare county to the eastward is all low, 
covered with a dense growth of timber. This great streten is un- 
inhabited, except a tew spots on the water's edge where colonies 
of fishermen have cleared their modest homesteads or where 
sawmills have been erected. The peninsula, which contains 
about 350 square miles, is kaown as the Roper timoer grant and 
the shooting privileges over this magnificent preserve have been 
secured b the Kittyhawk Sportsmen’s Club, whose stock is sell- 
ing at three hundred per cent. To this tract all the natives 

ointed 28 virgin cround, filled with large game, deer and bear 
heirs abundant, with ducks feeding in great rafis during the 
seasou in the adjacent waters. Hawks and eagles I saw in plenty. 
One “ king of the species” settled on astump and eyed the pass- 
ing Coot with haughty contempt, Although but a few fathoms 
away, he did not budge at my shouting and ‘‘shoohing,” so I fired 
a block of wood at his majesty, waen he slowly rose upon the wing 
in a great circle and disappeared beyond the trees. If the other 
eagles ave like this one im disposition, they would make poor 
sport, for they don’t know enough to getoutof your way, Per- 
haps this fellow was aware that my gun was down in the cabin 
with the lock off and the cartridges all wet. Still his conduct 
speaks volumes for the seclusion of these forests which have so 
far escaped the wholesale inyasion of pot-hunters and bicod- 
thirsty city cockneys. In the hands of the kitivhawk Club, 
Dare county will long remain the great game parkitis at this 


day. 

The wind had cot into southeast once more and blew fresh when 
made szil in the morning for the passage across Croatan Sound, 
the county seat, Manteo, being the destination. A small boat can 
make a cut off by passing up Alligator Lake and through the 
Haul-Over passage into Haul-Over Bay. But the chart gave no 
soundings in the passage, and I concluded to round Durant Island, 
rather than ground and have to return, Wind and sea were 
favorable out of Alligator River, and after hauling by the wind, 
the water was smooth along the northern shore of Lurant Island. 
There are two shoal but snug harbors on the island, which afford 
good refuge from a blow. I took a board or two inshore, anchored 
and tied down two reefs to meet the increasing violence of the 
southeaster. Threatening clouds overhead made things look ugly, 
but after experiences in Albemarle I looked upon the smaller 
Croatan as of Jittle account. When Croatan Lighthouse had been 
opened, the bald northern headland of Roanoke Island stood out 
upon the horizon with a string of odd-looking sand hills rising 
from the sea like islands to represent the ocean beach or “the 
banks.” The Coot was headed right across the five-mile gap with 
the wind hauling. But under close reef the Coot would stand a 
deal as longas the water was not too rough. After getting out 
from under the lee of the mainJand the chanrel sea was struck, 
and it was no joke. The little Coot pitched and wallowed in the 
trough and nigh drowned herself out, The seas broke aboard and 
sent the water streaming across decks several inches deep. 
Luckily the force of the blow was taken nearly abéam and the 

acht was porapeas five dry aft, otherwise the passage would 
have been @ continuous shower bath of cold and vicious spray for 
the skipper and. steering would have become a pordahin in the 
cutting dust. Down Croatan the seas were Jashed into foam as 


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logging the knots and fathoms at a great rate and speedily lifted 
the land ahead. Fruitless search through the glasses was made 
for the beacons marking the way into Roanoke. With the excep- 
tion of one small red can buoy a mile out from the northern ex- 
tremity of the island the beacons had ceased to exist. A great 
shoal with 1 to 3ft. stretches out from the island, so that the land 
must be given a ey wide berth before hauling up into Roanoke 
Sound proper. Right ahead on the beach the hotels of Nag’s 
Head were eomnent white objects against a background of 
brown sand hills, and seeing a wharf jutting out from the beach, I 
steered for it, knowing that deep water was sure to be in that 
direction. Then flattening in, the yacht was able to lay down 
about mid-channel till Sha lowbag Bay had been opened. A shoal 
spit runs out from the northern point of the harbor and was 
marked by some local stakes. These were interpreted right and 
left to starboard. There is about 4ft. in the bay, with pretty bold, 
marshy shores. A few boards sufficed to lift the Coot up to the 
town, where the anchor was let go. A creek turns in to the north- 
ward, along which several stores and oyster houses are located. 
This creek affords good anchorage for less than 4ft. 

With the exception of a ridge and the headland mentioned 
along the western or Croatan side, the island of Roanoke is low 
prong the southern extremity demoralizing into “salt mashes.” 

t is parcelled out in small farms, upon which a population of 
fishermen, boat builders and local magnates support themselves 
in fair comfort, the climate being generally mild and healthy. 
Oyster culture has been tried, but the bottom is either too soft and 
muddy or hard sand, and the enterprise has been abandoned. In 
the sound there are, however, some native beds, from which the 
people derive their own supplies. Game there is scarcely any on 
the island, squirrels in the western ridge being the only article 
left for occasional practice of the old-fashioned muzzleloaders in 

ossession of the natives. Ducks are plentiful in season, but all 
edges in Roanoke Sound have been leased to the Kittyhawk 
ub. 

Manteo is a clean little place with a court house, neat dwellings, 
a doctor's door plate, the shingles of opposition lawyers, a school- 
house and some well-stocked country stores. The postmaster 

resides over the chief establishment, and will sell you anything, 

tom a saddle or beans down to needles and face powder, He 
handed over my bulky mail from New York and a pair of 60c. top- 
ping-lifts for my pantaloons, said gear dissolving into its basic 
constituents in a few days. Rum there was none, for rum’ is 
happily tabooed in Dars county. 

The following forenoon was calm. In response to my whistling 
for wind, a northerly air set in at2 P.M. and after dispatching 
letters the mainsail was got on the Coot. Slowly she was wafted 
out of Shallowbay and down the somewhat winding channel of 
Roanoke Sound. After picking your way past some little island 
patches of sand and grass to the eastward, you steer smartl 
across for the Roanoke shore, and hold it all the way down wit 
“ft. of water or more. The chart is on too small a scale to give 
more than a general idea, but as the channel has well defined 
banks, shoaling abruptly from ten to two feet, a pole will enable 
you to feel your way until sure of the trend of the “slew.” You 
can take 5ft. through, but a pilot is desirable in that case, as there 
is shoal water at tne southern end. When half way down the Coot 
was suddenly met by a fresh southerly wind coming up, and was 
obliged to beat down to the end of the island. This was nice sail- 
ing, the water being smooth. For the night the yacht was sailed 
into one of the deep arms which intersect the marshes abreast of 
Bodie’s Island light tower, which rose like a great monolith from 
the low sand bank separating the sound from the ocean. Anchor 


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While getting underway next morning, two natives, who had 
seen the Coot’s spar rising above the high reeds of the marshes and 
smelt something out of their usual run of local canoes, picked 
their way across the marshes from a farmhouse in the distance. 
They took pry peertlon in the old fish house and watched my pro- 
ceedings with a\great deal of interest. Asthe wind was again in 
the southwest I asked them what they thought the day would 
pre forth. ' : . ; 

“Well, it will blow stiff by noon time and the sea will run high 
for your boat. Where are you bound ?” 

“ Across the Sound to any harbor I can make.” 

“Then you had better try for Stumpy Point. You won't be able 
to getround the Long Shoal against the sea in the afternoon. 
That you will have to do early in the morning, before it breezes 


“Allright. Butsuppose it comes on Leavy before noon and I 
cannot weather Stumpy Point?” ‘ 

“Then you can cut and run for the Roanoke Light. You will 
find good harbor there in the marshes. Where are you from 2?” 

“New York.” 

Upon this announcement one of them drew a long whistle, and 
added, i guess you know what you are about. Got any charts?” 


“You are all right.” : 

By that time the Coot was clear of the reeds and going for the 
red can buoys showing the best water into Croatan. Everything 
went wellfor an hour, Then the wind piped wp as expected. and 
the sea rose simultaneously. I could only keep up to W.S. W. 
and prepared for a dusting. But the wind held steady at whole 
sail strength, and, after two hours of pretty wild jumping, the 
opposite shore was made. Being pretty bold I could make short 
hitches down to Stumpy Point, partly protected: by the easterly 
trend of the shore. ithout any trouble the point was made, and 
then, with sheet slacked, the Coot rushed into the haven. 

Stumpy Point Bay is a circular pond of two miles diameter, with 
only 3 to 4ft. of water, the bottom being very even. It is a well- 
known port of call for light-draft vessels bound South. Here they 
usually await a fair wind from the northward to carry them over 
the sixty-mile run across the Pamlico sea when bound to Core 
Sound, or the seventy-mile run to Neuse River Light when mak- 
ing for New Berne. Small vessels do not care to beat across Pam- 
lico, for the seas are so high and steep as to make the feat almost 
impossible. Sometimes a fleet of thirty sail will collect at Stumpy 
Point during the prevalence of southerly gales. | To enter the har- 
bor, keep midway between the two points, as a reef runsa third 
way across from the eastern tongue of the mouth. The chart is 
not very reliable in these shoal waters, as they are not classed as 
properly. navigable, and the sands shift to some extent. The bay 

otted with neat little fisherman cottages all round. Hach 
dwelling has two or three acres of cleared Jand, upon which corn, 
pauuces and peas are grown for home consumption. Cattle and 
ogs in considerable numbers roam the surrounding “‘poquosin,” 
and chickens and eggs are a_ drug in the market. Oysters and 
clams abound. Deer, bears and birds are shot @d@lih. and fish are 
scarce deemed worth catching. Shadding from February to Ma 
is the principal pursuit and the “money crop” of the colony. Eac 
family has its outfit, consisting of a “kiunner,” nets and stakes, 
worth $150. When the shad commence to run, the nets are strun 
to a line of stakes in shoal water. These stakes are to be met wit 
all over Croatan. The shad are Oe by the gills, the nets being 
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commission merchants in Northern cities. With the disappear- 
ance of shad the native counts up his gain, three, four or five hun- 
dred dollars in cash, and rusticates the remaining nine morths. 
He tirkers a little round the house, scratches his land and gathers 
his sma]l crop, and goes into clamming or terrapin catching to 
break the monotony of his existence. e has plenty to eat, is well 
clothed, rears children wholesale for the army, knows no world’s 
care and cares for no wordly knowledge, He has solved the prob- 
lem of Jife to his own liking, and_is satisfied and happy with his 
lot after his way of thinking. Few people indeed are so favored 
by nature as these denizens of Carolina’s lowland realm. The 
suminer heat is tempered with cooling winds off the sea. The 
winter is mild. Buel, can be had for the trouble of collecting. 
Sickness is scarcely known where the water is salt, despite swamp 

surroundings. If the shad only run, all else will take care of itself. 


_As a boy he gets next to no schooling, but he learns from nature’s 


great book, and is more of a man for that. He is bred afloat, can 
sail a kunner or skipper a schooner by the time he can toddle. He 
swims like a rat by hereditary instinct. He becomes bold, self- 
reliant, quick-witted and stalwart in pursuit.of his avocation. He 
marries early, knows not what strong drink is like, lives up to his 
is convictions, respects old 
age, and lives himself to see three generations gather round the 
family hearth. , ey 

Who will say that he does not fill the true aim of life as well as 
the fretting, grabbing, contending hordes, desperately Cee ee 
in the maelstrom of great city life after wealth, wealth, which not 
one in a thousand is destined to attain, those beaten in_ the fight, 
broken in spirit, sinking into early graves, failures in themselves 
and to the world alike? i ‘ : 

The Coot was rounded up in Stumpy Point Bay after standing 
in to the eastern shore as far as sounding with the oar would per- 
mit. Sail was stowed and I went below to start up the coffee. 
While this savory article was simmering on the stove and I was 
feeling round for the solitary cup supposed to hang ona nail under 
deck, there was a rude bump alongside which brought me out of 
the cabin in a jiffy. A big green bedaubed ‘‘kunner” had hitched 
on with her painter, and a man at the helm with four little urchins 
on the thwarts were peering under the sail and awaiting develop- 
ments. The man was civilenough. Said he had been out after a 
load of wood and saw me beat down the coast. The Coot was such 
an odd looking contrivance in his eyes that he had ventured to 
find out something about her. So he got the usual explanation and 
deseription, and I discevered him to be one of the big bugs of the 
colony, that is to say, one of the most successful fishermen 
and by marriage related to- pretty much everybody in the 
place. Happeniug to mention my desire to haul the Coot 
out and put a shoe under the keel in wake of the center- 
board where the keel had been chafed by grounding on rocks be- 
fore the boat came into my possession, he at once recommended 
his cousin, by marriage, as a first-class boat carpenter. He also 
promised to muster the young men of the place and pull the Coot 
on the beach at Mr. Martin’s house, the first in the Hne of dwell- 
ings. ‘Now is the time while the southerly windison. If itblows 
from the northward, nearly all the waterin Stumpy Point Bay will 
be blown out and you will ground right where youare.” The cousin 
came off after a while and agreed to do the job, wages $1 per day. 
He had only ‘picked up the trade,” but thought himself quite 
equal to the task. Would I just as lief wait two days, for he was 
making a coffin for an old gentleman of ninety-six years who was 
expected to die soon. So two days I waited and then there came 
the funeral to which I was respectfully invited, but which I was 


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ungracious enough not to attend. The fourth day the funeral had 


been forgotten and the boys collected to pull me out. Mr. Martin. 


mustered four sturdy sons, who with an assortment of uncles and 
cousins made auite a little army, all generals for the occasion and 
no high privates in the rear rank. Tr. Martin, to whom I am in- 
debted for many little kind acts during my stay, broke out some 
large tackle blocks, captured from a wrecked vessel on the banks, 
and also pulled down some round gum tree poles from his fence 
for rollers. My best anchor cable was rove off as a fall, the anchor 
planted in the field ashore and after much planning and counter- 
planning all hands clapped on and gavea heave. Of course the 
anchor pulled out and came tearing upto the fence, turnips and 
all. The Coot was far heavier than they had supposed. Mean- 
while some one sung out, ‘‘Here they come. Dick’s ahead. 1 told 
you so.” Whereat everybody dropped the fall and scampered off 
to see Dick ahead. rm 

This fourth day happened to be devoted toa match between 
Dick’s kunner and Bill’s kunner, and Stumpy Point society was 
in afever of excitement, women, children and all. Be it known 
that Stumpy Pointers have a name and fame all over Pamlico as 
the keenest sailors on the Sound, and what I saw convinced me 
of their right to pre-eminent distinction in the line of beat hand- 
ling. “That’s a Stumpy Pointer,” the people elsewhere would 
say, when they pointed out a particularly smart kunner, ‘Must 
be a Stumpy Pointer,’ I was told further along when a kunner 
made the place during a furious storm in which no one else ven- 
tured out. Now what Stumpy Point does not know about racing, 
it cannot learn elsewhere, not even from New York or Boston 
sharps. Stumpy Point is up to all tricks of the trade, and as for 
the “standing committee” of critics which belongs to every rac- 
ing community pretending to high rank, the whole population of 
Stumpy Point resolved itself into experts for the occasion. 

“Serves Bill right. I told him he hadn't bags enough for a day 
like this.” ; 

‘Bags enough? Why Bill’s got plenty and to spare. 
bags don’t make a boat go.” 

* Six at 74lbs.is enough for any kind of weather, but you see Bill 
lights her out too much.’ So quoth a third. 

‘Lights her out? Well, should say so. Just look at him now, 
most up in the wind,” chimed in number four. 

“You can’t tell Bill how to sail a boat. It's Dick’s bottom. 
She’s been outand slusked only an hour ago. You can’t expect 
Bill to beat him with a dirty bottom.” 

And so it went on, just like the “prominent yachtsmen”™ nearer 
home. As my crew were pulling the Coot out as a favor—they 
would not take any pay—I stood by disconsolately watching the 
sun sink lower, and afraid my craft would stick on the mud all 
night. There was nothing to do but to puta good face on mat- 
ters and appear to be deeply interested, or my reputation as an 
ardent boat sailor might suffer. ‘“ Bays,’’ I said, “what, you don’t 
trace with shifting ballast I hope.” This fell like a thunderclap 
among the crowd and all turned for an explanation. 

“Dick's got eight and Bill’s got six and Bill's got one sore arm, so 
he cant shift °em but keeps *em in the bottom of the boat.” 

Familiar old topic, thinks I,now for a sermon. They listened 
intently and admitted it was hardly fair for Dick to shift when 
Bill couldn't follow suit, and were delighted to learn that among 
hundreds of boats in Boston shifting ballast is prohibited, and in 
Wew York, horrors, just look at the kind of traps this reprehensible 
practice begets! wherewith I dove into the Coot’s cabin and sallied 
forth with a volume of “Small Yachts,” holding up to their gaze 
the plans of a noted sand bagracer. “Is that the kind of thing 
you want to encourage? That’s what you will come to if you keep 
on shifting bags. You will have to keep one honest boat to do your 
work in, and a silly machine for your racing. Keep fast your bal- 
last and the best boat will result, and will win the races, too.” 
The worthy Stumpy Pointers were completely floored by the sand- 
bagger, and couldn't believe such a ridiculous ee in existence. 
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story, and if they have not called a meeting to abolish bag tossing, 
it will not be for lack of missionary efforts, and Stumpy Point may 
yet arrive at that depth of moral turpitude which fails to discern 
any disgrace in a capsize and confounds a counterfeit sandbag 
presentment with an honest boat. = 

By this time Dick and Bill were shut out by a point, and peace 
once more reigned in the land. The anchor was again planted and 
stakes driven in front of the flukes. All handsclapped on the fall 


and after a vast deal of persuasion and numerous new schemes, 


the Coot was hauled, pushed, pried, and slewed half way out on 
the rollers, when Dick and Bill again hove in sight and the crowd 
burst away once more to take it all in. 

“Good for Bill, he’s gained on him.” 

“No he ain’t. That's only the way you are looking at them.” 

“Dick’s got him sure. Bill can’t close up before the finish. It’s 
off old Mills’s house. He’s there to watch them.” 

“What's Dick up to now? What's the matter with his jib sheet? 
Give me that boat and I will knock the tar out of any kunner 
round the Point.” 

“Pell you what it is. It’s been a breezin’ outside. The dust 
must have flown clear oyer them.” 

__That’s where Bill got him. Bill’s kunner is the best boat this 
side of the marshes (Roanoke Marshes) in a sea.” 

The standing committee palavered and counter-palayered long 

after the race was over and Dick had scooped $i. The sun sank 
below the trees, and it was nightfall when the Coot had, with a 
great expenditure of labor and a great deal more talk, been 
landed high and dry upon the rollers, ready for ‘‘my cousin” to 
get to work on the morning of the fifth day. Five days to haul 
out; how many more to finish the job and get her afloat? 
_ About noontime the worthy shipwright sauntered along and 
immediately departed for dinner. At 2 he once more appeared 
with a 2in, plank of heart pine. Under my directions the chated 
portion of the keel was cut out one side and a strip nailed up in 
good shape. The seventh day was spent in fitting the other side 
and all was pronounced well. The local artificer was a good 
workman, but like his neighbors, took life eye and held time 
lightly. He asked for $la day and got it, a jack-knife and some 
prime Seal of North Carolina besides. The latter he at once 
tried in his pipe and expatiated upon its fine flavor throughout 
the community, so that 1 had several other applications for the 
deiightful article. The eighth day was devoted to sending out 
invitations for the crowd to assemble. The ninth day they had 
not got quite ready. The tenth day saw the Coot afloat, for 
luckily Dick and Bill were not announced for another match. 
The yacht was scrubbed down fore and aft to rid her of the shore 
mud carried aboard by many visitors, the breaker was filled, 
some potatoes exchanged for eggs, and everything got in shape 
for an early start in the morn to round the dreaded Long Shoal 
before the breeze strengthened toa galeat mid-day. How I got 
caught on the Shoal and in how many pieces the Coot had to be 
collected the other side of the Shoal will make the burden of the 
next chapter. CSP eK: 


SIRENE.—This open boat, built by McGiehan this year for 
Messrs. Doremus & Outwater, has made a very good record for a 
first season, as the following list shows. The Sirene is jib and 
mainsail rigged, 24ft. 34gin. load waterline, 10ft. 10in. beam and 24in. 
extreme draft, 14in. forward. She sailed in the following races: 
June 14, New Jersey Y. C. open regatta—Won in her class, de- 
feating Geo. B. Dean 11m. 59s., also made best actual and cor- 
rected time over course. June 26, Greenwich Y. C. first pennant 
regatta—W on in her class, defeating Brahmin 14m, 38s., also made 
best corrected time over course. July 5, Larchmont Y. C. annual 
regatta—Distanced by mistaking course. July 24, challenge race 
with Brahmin, Greenwich Y. C.—Won by 7m. 31s. Aug 21, Open 
regatta. Sound Beach, Conn.—Won in class, defeating Adele 3m. 
$s, Five starts, winning four first prizes and twice made best 
corrected time, once best actual time over course. 


LONG ISLAND SKIFFS.—Editor Forest and Stream: In answer 
to, at le wishing address of builder of sailing skifis, I 
will say that for the best work and models with romeounbls prices, 
send to Frank E. Wicks, Amityville, L. I.—JAck..... Atlanticyville, 
Noy. 13,—If your correspondent will write to Winer & Bros., at 
Centre Moriches, Long Island, he will learn all about the Long 
Island skiffs.—H. A. J. ; 


A DINNER TO MR. BURGESS.—On Noy. 19 the Massachusetts 
Society of Natural History gave a dinner to Mr. Edward Burgess, 
who has just resigned the office of secretary to the society, waich 
he hasheld for ten years. A number of noted naturalists were 
present. Mr. Burgess was presented with two silver salt cellars, 
each in the shape of a nautilus, the name Puritan being on the 
shell of one and Mayflower on the other. 


CINDERELLA.—This yacht is now hauled out at City Island, 
where she will receive more lead on her keel under Mr. Smith’s 
supervision, Her bowsprit has been sawed in two lengthwise and 
a core removed, the two halves being then glued together with a 
cement made of cheese and lime, which is said to be very strong. 


CORRECTION.Editor Forest and. Stream: In my last letter it 
should read: ‘Who refuse to concede Clara’s victories,” instead 
of “who concede,” I have to be yery particular, or else I will be 
charged with some dastardly attempt to undermine the stability 
of the republic.—C. P. K. 


THE MAYFLOWER FOR SALE.—Gen. Paine has offered to sell 
the Mayflower for what she cost him,as he has not the time to 
eye 0 another season’s racing. As yet his offer has not been 
accepted. 


THE CLYDE CHALLENGE.—A dispatch from London states 
that a yee to be named Thistle has been commenced in Glasgow 
to challenge for the America’s Cup. 


SEAWANHAKA C. Y. C.—The fifth and last annual meetin 
will be held at Delmonico’s, on Noy. 29, at 8:30 P.M. Five candi- 
dates for membership are proposed. 


MAGNOLIA.—Mr. Fairman Rogers’s steam yacht left Pap one 
on Nov. 21 for Norfolk, where her owner and family will join her. 


Answers ta Correspondents. 


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American Angler’s Book, Norris,....... .... 5 50 
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Angling Talks, Dawson....................2.. 50 
Black Bass Fishing, Henshall........,....... 3 00 
ST CHENG PAN OTTIS yo.) ch)- Salat sees uo oe lye 1% 
Fish Hatching and Fish Catching, Roose- 

Wiel te EuEDEe GORE IN e nvyork 2 task net's Conde ae laas 1 50 
Fishing, Bottom or Float....................- 50 
Wishing in American Waters, Scott, illus... 2 50 
Fishing With the Fly, Orvis-Cheney Collect. 2 50 
Ply Fishing and Fly Making for Trout,Keene 1 50 
Fly Fishing in Maine Lakes.................. 1 25 
Fly Rods and Fly Tackle, Wells............. 2 50 
Frank Forester’s Fish and Fishing... ...... 2 50 
Frank Forester’s Fishing With Hook and 

BOTTI As at les Bo PACES 7 Ae OE Aes gan are 25 
Fysshe and Fysshynge..........-....0cs0+eses 1 00 
Fresh and Salt Water Aquarium............ 30 
Modern Practical Angler, a Guide to Fly 

Lv esJoona Pets Sb ee Nae a OR 50 
Practical Trout Culture, by Capel........... 1 09 
Prime’s I Go a-Fishing... .. ..-......-...-+. 2 50. 
Rod and Line in Colorado Waters........... 1 00 
PSLELGN ORIEL CUPeN nt8d (5) ae RR Lan SRS ohare ae 1 50 
Superior Fishing, or the Striped Bass, Trout, 

GUGTIDWRTNODSO VEL. ted teen ss ase teey oak ares 00 
Trolling for Pike, Salmon and Trout........ 50 
The Game Fish of the Northern States and 

British Provinces, by Roosevelt............ 2 00 
Trout Culture, Slack... 22.0.0... ce eee ees 1 00 

NATURAL HISTORY. 

A Naturalist’s Rambles About Home, Abbott 1 450 
A. O. U. Check List of N. A. Birds.....-..-... 38 09 
American Bird Fanciet..............-5...0. 0s 50 
Antelope and Deer of America, Caton...... 2.50 
Baird’s Birds of North America.... .-...... 30 00 
BATH Law Oy Ee stent Sie ee eta UE a oy a al 75 
Birds and Wild Animals, Wilson...,........ 1% 
Birds Nesting, Ingersoll..........2s...0.0005 125 
Birds of Eastern Pennsylvania......-....... 4 00 
Birds and Their Haunts................-...- 3 00 
Cage and Singing Birds, Adams............. 50 
Common Objects of the Seashore............ 50 
Coues’ Check List of North American Birds 3 00 
Game Water Birds of the Atlantic Coast, 

RiGOSORC1u Ss at. -c eee aos Rca erate an 2 
Guide to the Study of Insects, Packard..... 5 C0 
Holden’s Book of Birds, pa.......-...+.-...+- 25 
THRECT VOR e WT ETTOD OU. 0 Cele ase clerioes oon 1 50 
Insects Injurious to Vegetation, Harris..... 4 00 
Intelligence of Animals, 54illus., Menaut... 1 00 
Mammals of New York, paper $4; cloth 5 00 
Manual of Taxidermy, Maynard..... 1 25 
Manual of Vertebrates, Jordan...... 2 50 
Maynard’s Butterflies, colored plates 5 50 
Minot’s Land and Game Birds....... 3 00 
Native Song Birds. —. 14... 225..¢0. 20.55 Af 75 
Naturalist’s Assistant, Kingsley..... ....... 1 50 
Naturalists’ Guide, Maynard................- 2 00 
North American Insects...... ...-...es.2-06- 1 50 
Practical Taxidermy and Home Decoration, 

EVA ie eae pe a ee 50 
SHOE, BITES scree exerts pose a ih eee ert 15 
Taxidermy Without a Teacher, Manton..... a0 
Taxidermists’ Manual, Brown........ -..... 1 00 
Wild Animals and Birds, their Haunts and 

ERAIDLLS Leen: AAs CPE ee une = Sedan a LS 
Wilson’s Noctes Ambrosianz, by Prof. Wil- 

son, J. G. Lockhardt, James Hogg and Dr. 

Maginn, 6 vols., crown 8vo., cloth, $9.00; 

VIGNE ATR Ge ye EL ete ents CB. Oslo fetes yao ip 

BOATING AND YACHTING. 

Boat Building and Sailing, Neison........... 3 00 
Boat Racing, or Art of Rowing, Brickwood, 2 
Boat Sailing and Management, Prescott.... 50 
Boat Sailor’s Manual..-.......-.. EPs TA 2 00 
Boating Trip on New England Rivers....... 125 
Book of Knots, by Tom Bowling. .. ........ 125 
Canoe and Camp Cockery, Seneca........... 1 00 
Canoe and Boat Building for Amateurs, W. 

Pi Stephens. .........- Bee eee, Peles | 1 50 
Canoe Handling, C. B. Vaux................. 1 00 
Canoeing in Kanuckia, Norton & Halberton 50 
Canoe and: Camera. --e=22) 0 cates -etveere ose 50 
Canoe, Voyage of the Paper, Bishop’s....... 1 50 
Corinthian Yachtsman, Giddle.............. « 150 
Cruises in Small Yachts, Speed.............. 2 50 
Donaldson’s Steam Machinery...-........... 1 50 
Four Months in a Sneakbox, Bishop......... 150 
Frazar’s Practical Boat Sailing.............. 1 00 
How to Make Knots, Bends and Splices, by 

PAU ESESS spew ee sien ees Aske coe ary ected gia 50 
Hints on Boat Sailing and Racing, Fitz- 

PTE LOSS ln ues vere foe i, OE PR Va es 1 00 
Model Yachts, Grosvenor,..................,. 2 00 
Paddle and Portage........... : 1 50 
Practical Boat Building, Neison. 1 00 
Practical Boat Sailing, Davyies.... 2 00 
The America’s Cup, paper 50; cloth. 1 00 
The Canoe Aurora, Dr. C. A, Neidé..-....... 1 00 
Vacation Cruising, Rothrick................. 1 50 
Yacht Architecture, Dixon Kemp..... ..... 16 80 
Yacht and Boat Sailing, Kemp............... 10 00 
Wacht jabs, Howto Make...........-...25-.-: 1 00 
Yacht Sailor, Vanderbeck.......-......-..... 3 00 
Yachts, Small, C. P. Kunhardt............... 7 00 
Yachting, Fore and Aft Seamanship.... ... 50 
Yachtsman’s Guide, Patterson.............-. 00 
Yachtsman’s Manual and Handy Book, by 

GU DET RMU acre as oa one t bec bbde ode sear 3 50 

CAMPING AND TRAPPING. 
Adventures in the Wilderness, Murray..... 125 
Amateur Trapper, paper 50c.; bds..-.. ..-... 6) 
Camps and Tramps in the Adirondacks, 

Jean EVAN o3 Hoe tea lo sgaey aaa onde aReplic 1 25 
Three in Norway, or Rifle, Rod and Gun in 

INOP Wat ye. canes wae tree ORR ALE See Pe 1 75 
Camps in the Rockies, Grohman............. 125 
Camping and Cruising in Plorida, Henshall 1 50 
Canoe and Camp Cookery, by “‘Seneca”’..... 100 
Complete American Trapper, Gibson......., 1 00 
Eintsron Campmen. ovo) seen ee) Ae 125 
How to Camp Out, Gould............ sepa gan, 75 
How to Hunt and Trap, Batty’s.............. 1 50 
Hunter and Trapper, Thrasher.............. 75 
Trappers Guide, 8. Newhouse, 8vo., illus.... 1 50 
Woodcraft, “Nessmuk??. 1.0... 0.2.6.0. ccsc0 1 00 

GUIDE BOOKS AND MAPS, 
Adirondacks, Map of, Stoddard.............. 1 00 
Adirondacks, The, Headley.................. 2 00 
Atlas of New Jersey Coast...-....... ‘Cael 1 50 
Black Hills of Dakota, Ludlow, quarto, cloth 

Government report.-.........-.....50-.2205 2 50 
Parrar’s Guide to Moosehead Lake, paper... 50 
Farrar’s Guide to Richardson and. ‘Rangeley 

DEEDICCa EOD. etre. eee bp ee eae ae 50 
Farrar’s Pocket Map.of Moosehead Lake... 50 
Farrar’s Pocket Mapof Rangeley Lake R’g’n 50 
VOT AT Mala old Pee ar nan oo ret rene eae 50 
Guide Book and Map of Dead River Region 50 
Guide to Adirondack Region, Stoddard .... 25 
Guide to Androscoggin Region............... 50 
Historical and Biographical Atlas of New 

POLIO V IOS Ue Bile dae oh gy cepa tes es: 5 00 
Map of the Indian River, Florida, Le Baron, 

strong linen paper, $3; plain............... 2 00 
Map of the Thousand Islands.............-.. 50 
Muskoka and Northern Lakes of Canada... 1 00 
Old St. Augustine, illus...... eT TN et tek 1 50 
Qur New Alaska, by Charles Hallock....... 150 
Southern California, by T. S. Van Dyke..... 1 50 
Sportsman’s Gazetteer, Hallock........-..... 3 00 


HORSE. 

Boots and Saddles, Mrs. Custer.............. 1 50 
Bruce’s Stud Book, 3 vols........ .2....0...25 30. 00 
Dadd’s American Reformed Horse Book,8vo 2 50 
Dadd’s Modern Horse Doctor, 12mo,......... 1 50 
Horse and Hounds, illus. -.........-...-ee+ase 75 
Horses, Famous American Race............. i 

Horses, Famous American Trotting......... vii) 
Horses, Famous, of America....,.-.---..---, 1 50 
How to Ride and School a Horse....-........ 1 CO 
Jenning’s Horse Training........--.-..-...-- 125 
Mayhew’s Horse Doctor, 400 illus.....-...... 3 00 
Mayhew’s Horse Management .............. 3 00 
MecClure’s Stable Guide,........--.-+..--++-:- 1 00 
Riding and Driving................. etbews og tas 20 
Riding Recollections, Whyte Melville’s..... 3 00 


Stonehenge on the Horse, Amer. ed,,12mo.. 2 
The Book of the Horse. .3....-..-20..-) +--+; 8 
The Saddle Horse, Guide to Riding and 


Mraimintenllas, he eh ose on lee cee eee 1 00 
Veterinary Dictionary, Going................ 2 00 
Wallace’s American Stud Book...........-.. 10 00 
Watllace’s American Trotting Register, 2 vols 20-00 
Woodruft’s Trotting Horses of America.... 250 
Youatt and Spooner on the Horse, illus..... 1 50 

HUNTING—SHOOTING. 
Adventures on the Great Hunting Grounds 

Ot HELGA Ce oe RlLT Alsen oeacetye oo: hone cleml eee 100 
American Sportsman, The, Lewis........... 2 50 
Antelope and Deer of America, Caton.....- 2 50 
Bear Hunting, Bowman.............-........ 1 60 
Crack Shot (The Rifle) “‘Barber,”’ illus...... 1 2% 
Dead Shot (The Gun), or Sportsman’s Guide 1 25 
Déer Stalkinic) Macrae. .0 0 es ee 1 50 
Down the West Branch, by Capt. Farrar.../ 1 25 _ 
Field, Cover and Trap Shooting, Bogardus.. 2 00 
Frank Forester’s Sporting Scenes and Char- 

BELOTE, 2 VOM WCLOLN..~. (oe2)setr en eas saede Oe 4 00 
Frank Forester’s Manual for Young Sports- 

WIG eres a COUN nl, ot eg f=. et See e. 2 
How I Became a Crack Shot, Farrow........ 1 00 
How I Became a Sportsman, Avon. ......... 2 40 
How to Hunt and Trap, Batty................ 150 
Horse and Hounds, illus....................-, 15 
Hunter and Trapper, Thrasher...........:-. 75 
Hunting Trips of a Ranchman, Roosevelt... 3 50 
Hurlingham Gun Club Rules................. 25 
Instructions in Rifle Firing, by Capt. Bhint. 2 00 
Modern Breech-Loader, Greener............. 2 50 
Nimrod in the North, Schwatka............. 2 50 
Poems of the Rod and Gun, McLellan....... 2 00 
Rifle Practice, Wingate.........-.-..6..... 1 50 
Rod and Gun in California, Van Dyke...... 1 50 
Shooting, Blakey...... Ny TaN Teorey ae ee 50 
Shooting, Boating and Fishing, illus., War- ere 

TOTS EE a alah ceetrcie a ck URLS, ee eee [ 
Shooting on the Wing. .:-.....222.....eee- ss 5 
Sport with Gun and Rod, cloth.............. 10 00 
Sport with Gun and Rod, new, plain edition. 5 00 

Hmpossequleathierier. .. ts eeu es 15 00 
Sporting Adventures in the Far West....-.. 1 50 
Still-Hunter, Van Dyke.........-.2...... 0-048 2 00 
Stephens’ Fox Hunting....................... 1 25 
Stephens’ Young Moose Hunters.....-..-.... 1 50 
The Gun and lis Development, Greener..... 2 50 
The Pistol. aN aS Pe oat 50 
Three in Norway, or Rifle, Rod and Gun in 

INIT EA lt erate EL Aine ee ree ae Ee 75, 
PTA ECUORV ROS Je. gs ea) clade eee Nabe le cod 50 
Wing and Glass Ball Shooting with a Rifle, 

by H.C. Biiss.~.. 2.5. BD Be A et REL Bel sea 50 

KENNEL. 

American Kennel, Burges.....-...... .....:. 3 00 
Breeders’ Kennel Record and Acc’t Book... 3 00 
IBTIpIsheDOrs wal zaels, a.) bee eer alee oe eee oe 4 00 
Dog, Diseases of, Dalziel......-..........-..., 80 
Doe, Diseases: obel. Y oo. sie kis euean Cae 2 00 
DOB renkan PE Ove hte sete morte nest oct = 50 
Dog Breaking, Hutchinson......... .....-... 3 00 
Dog, the Dinks, Mayhew and Hutchinson... 3 00 
Dog Training ys. Breaking, Hammond...... 1 00 
Dog Training, First Lessons, by Hammond. 25 
Dogs and Their Doings, Morris........ ..... 1 %5 
Dogs of British Islands Stonelhenge........ 6 00 
Dogs, Management of, Mayhew, 16mo....... 75 
Dogs, Points of Judging..-..-.......2.:25.5.. 25 
Dogs, Richardson, pa. 30c.; cloth..........-.. 60 
Dossand: the Puplicges sve senate ob vi) 
Dogs, Their Management and Treatment in 

Disease, by Ashmont....--.. .---.4....0--05 2 00 
Englishe Dogges, Reprint of 1576,............ 5@ 
English K. C.8. Book, Vol I.......... oo te ae 5 00 
English K, C. S. Book, Vols. Ill. to [X.,each 4 50 
English kK, C.S, Book, Vols. XI. to XIIT.,each 4 50 
Glovyer’s Album, Treatise on Canine Diseases 50 
Our Friend the Dog, Stables........  .......- 3 00 
Practical Kennel Guide, Stables............. 1 50 
Setter Dog, the, Laverack...................- 3 00 
The: Dor by SlLastone.-ees-co eae ees nee 12 
The Mastiff, the History of, M. B. Wynn.... 2°59 
Vero Shaw’s Book on the Dog, cloth, $8.00; 

Teel IMOTOCC OMe mace sce seer ote eo se UE eee 13 00 
Yotattiom (nheWops ese tees os cette eens). 2 50 
SPORTS AND GAMES. 

American Boy's Own Book Sportsand Games 2 00 
Athletic Sports for Boys, Stonehenge. ...... 1 00 
Boy’s Book of Sports and Pastimes..... .... 2 50 
Boy’s Treasury of Sports and Pastimes, etc. 2 00 
Cassell’s Book of Sports and Pastimes...... 3 00 
CONNATR Oe, AEP ey Pe AN SSE eR a ree eal 20 
Hay VISA pss aoe Soe ee oP ae 50 
Encyclopedia of Rural Sports, Stonehenge. 4 50 
Handsat Wohasin oo) le ee Se er aes 50 
Instruction in the Indian Club Exercise..... 25 
PORES GTT i SS eee ete tae see Sean 6 Re ee 25 
Whist for Beginners........ Lee 4 eA Ry, 0 
MISCELLANEOUS. 

Antelope and Deer of America, Caton....... 250 
Adventures on the Great Hunting Grounds 

of the Worlds:22 illuses, 2. ..4-c.s20s Jeunes 00 
Atlas of New Jersey Coast...-...,......2.25. 50 
Black Hills of Dakota, Ludlow, quarto, cloth 

GOV CLNMENT VENOUS. nek ss Ssatee sae eee 2 50 
HMastwapd erbolss Ps cee, Beeson 1 2 
Forest. and Stream PWables......... .......... 10 
Hand Book of Tree Planting, Hgleston...... v3) 
Historical and Biographical Atlas of New 

KSEE EN CITES SEE eR EREE atc. a.t RORROE eS 
Keeping (nei Cowes scot os cee See ee: 

Life and Writings of Frank Forester, 2 vols. 

TE Tey Ol ets Sa so oe Bera So eee eee Pre 50 
Old St. Augustine, Fla., illus............. ... 1.50 
Our Aretic Province, Alaska, Bliott.. =i: 4 50 
Practical Forestry, by Fuller................ 1 50 
Practical Pigeon Keeping, Wright.......... 1 50 
cet Taxidermy and Home Decoration, 

EUAN ie Be Sa ene ae BP SOD Eee e ey cae. 
Profitable Poultry Keeping, Beale........... 
Shooting, Boating and Fishing, illus., War- 

PONG ads e Ry =: ae LT eo eS eh Brake 1 00 
Southern California, Van Dyke.............. 1 50 
Sportsman’s Gazetteer, Hallock............. 3 00 
wee oneal Waters the Farm, 50 cts. paper; 

CLOT ERE eine leew coe atte Boon en Sane (6) 
Wild ‘Woods Lite, Farrar... 0.00.2. -s-4. 2.4 ye. 1 25 
Wonders of the Yellowstone, Richardson... 1 50 
Wooderaft, by Nessmuk..............2....2.. 1 00 

| Woods and Lakes of Maine........ Tesora  etO 


360 


Ear Sale, 
Salmon Angling To Let. 


_ The angling on the famous river Moisie. acces- 
ible by steamers. Apply to A. FRASER & CO., 
Quebec, Can, nov25,4t 


ROOK TROUT EGGS AND YOUNG FRY 

of superior quality furnished in quantities 

to suit purchaser. Trout pond for sale. Address 

R, E. FOLLETT, Indian Hollow Brook Trout 
Fishery, Windham, Conn. nov2o, tf 


OR SALE.—W. & C. SCOTT & SON HAM- 
merless, Premier quality, 16-cauge, 28in., 
6lelbs., in good condition; very finest made; will 
be sold at low price. Can be seen at HENRY C. 
SQUIRES, 178 Broadway, N. Y. nove25,4t 


Chester White, Berkshire 
s and Poland China Pigs, 
fine setter dogs, Scotch 
Collies, Foxhounds and 
= Beagles, Sheep and Poultry, 
SS NYed and for sale by W. 
GIBBONS & CO., West Chester, Chester Co., Pa. 
Send stamp for circular and price lisi. 


OWBOY, CATTLE RANCH AND ROUND- 

up photographs; sixty subjects, Send for 

circular. HOWE & BRECKICONS, Cheyertie Wy 
noy4, 


500 FERRETS fetai Gas 
H. VAN VECHTEN, Victor, Ontario Sy ES 


LIVE QUAIL FOR SALE 


In fine condition. Western birds. E. B. WOOD- 
WARD, 174 Chambers street, New York. 


NOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.—ONE JOHN 
A. Nichols’ B. L., 12-bore, 50in., Stélbs., finest 
Quality, elaborately engraved, highly finished 
and perfectly new. Will be sold at one-half the 
original cost. Can _be seen at H. C. SQUIRES, 
178 Broadway, New York. sept?,tt 


ANTELOPES perfectly tame. Make great pets 


ina yard or park. Also Prairie Dogs at #3 a 
pair. Address W. J. HILL, Hurcurson, KAn. 


FOR SALE at #5 a piece; are 


AMBOO POLES. —25,000 BAMBOO FISHING 

poles, 12, 13, 14 and 15ft., in bundles of 50. for 

sale at_29 Burling Slip, N. ¥., by BURDETT & 
DENNIS. jy8,tf 


Ju the Stun. 
IN THE STUD. 


Ilford Cromwell 


CHAMPION MASTIFF. 
Fee $50. 


DEBONAIR, 


First prize winner in open mastiff class at 


Waverly, N. J. = 
Fee $50. 


Having purchased these dogs, together with 
the champion bitches Lorna Doone and Bal Gal 
from Dr. J. F. Perry (Ashmont), I offer the dogs 
in the stud, and will be able to supply pups from 
the bitches. 

For further information address 

H. GERALD HULL, 


oct28.tf Saratoga, N. Y. 


Roneh-Coated Scotch Collies 


OR SHEEP DOGS. 


IN THE STUD. 


Iwllamore, (Litter brother to 
England’s champion Dublin Scot). 

Imported ES1U]8ej achket, a splendid 
specimen of the Blue Mirle. 

Dogs and puppies for sale. 

Apply for particulars to 
CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS, 

P. O. Box 1630, Philadelphia. 


oct28,ti 


SEVERAL CHOICE BRED 


English Mastiff Pups 


of yarious ages and prices according to quality, 
sired hy BOSS, the best all round stud dog, 

Also a few very fine bred Great Dane pups of 
great promise and choice markings. Cabinet 
photographs of either 26 cents. 

Boss in Stud, = Fee $50 

Whyrus in Stud, - Fee $50 

Address J. L. WINCHELL, 
Fair Haven, Vt. 


Gus Bonahw 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr, Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T. Club at Grand June- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 8 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


IN THE STUD. 
English mastiff Duke of Alva (A.K.R. 4160). 
Send for pedigree and price, C, C. RICHARD- 
SON, Westfield, Mass. lt 


Ohve Kennet. 
Merchant Prince Pup, 


For Sale—A fine, handsome dog pup, by Prince 
ee a moat eees ae sire; also other a ‘e- 
ps on sale. ress with stamp ESSE? 

KENNELS, Andover, Mass. novis.2t 


SE A ES I NT 

KOR cies eo _ SETTERS; 

So line pointer, setter and cocker puppies, 
OAKDALE KENNEL, Westbrook, Conn. <0 
nov18,5t 


SALE.—LLEWELLIN SETTER DOG 
puppy, lemon and white, 7 mos, old, by Prince 
Noble (Count Noble ex Lassie) out of Cassandra 
T. (Thunder ex Cornelia). Irish setter dog puppy, 
4 mos. old, by Dick (Von ex Floss) out of Lulu IL. 
(Berkley ex Lulu). The above puppies at a bar- 
gain if taken at once. Satisfaction guaranteed 
ormoney refunded. Address J. J. SCANLON, 
Fall River, Mass. nov18,2t 


FOR SALE. 


Pointers, Setters, Collie Shepherd and Beagles, 
Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


ta 


Beagles For Sale. 


A pair of 6 mos, old puppies, of the highest 
bree ing, with immense ears, beautifully marked 
and of fine quality throughout. Will sell singly. 
Also a splendid rabbit dog. Address with stamp, 
A. C. KRUEGER, Wrightsville, York Co., Pa. 

nov1s,2t 


Qt. BERNARDS—ROUGH-COATED.—FOUR 
\) (imported) for sale, a dog and three bitches, 
first-class pedigrees, combining blood of cham- 
pion Hector, Avalanche, Monarch, Tell, Moltke, 
McDona’s Alp, Hedwig, Monk. Want of accom- 
modation sole reason for selling. Apply for par- 
ticulars to J. MACD,. CROMAR & J. D. BROWN, 
Fairley Cottage, South st., Halifax,N.S. novl8,3t 


TALIAN GREYHOUND PUPS; ALSO FINE 

_ English pugs from _imported registered and 
prize-winning stock. HENRY C. BURDICK, 
150 Bridge st., Springfield, Mass. 


OR SALE.—FOUR LIVER AND WHITE 

pointers, one dog and three bitches, by Crox- 
teth ex Frank, one of the handsomest and best 
field bitches in the country. Her sire was im- 
ported from the kennel of Lord Downes, Danby, 
Eng, They are partly broken and show well in 
the field. Price $40. Also Canadian Duke, a 
large liver and white setter dog, well broken, 
good nose, staunch, backs and retrieves from 
and and water. Price $100. Also a handsome 
black and tan setter, fast and stylish. Price $25. 
Address D. G HARTT, Sound View House, 
Northport, Suffolk Co., N. ¥. 


OINTERS FOR SALE.—FOUR LIVER AND 
white pups G dogs), whelped April 23, 1886. 
Sire, C. J. Peshall’s Jimmie (A.K.R. 1589); dam, 
Hurd’s Bess (A. K.R. 2986). One liver and white 
bitch, Jimmie ex Phyllis. Also Bess (A.K.R. 2986), 
a good fielder and breeder. Write for particwars. 
A. C. COLLINS, Hartford, Conn. noyll,tf 


ANDSOME IRISH SETTER BITCH FOR 
sale cheap. JI. HENRY ROBERTS, P.O, 
Box 143, Moorestown, N. J. sep23, tf 


OR SALE.— FIRST-CLASS FOXHOUND 
puppies, $5 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
ALVA POTTER, Branchport, N. ¥. nov2p,2t 


NOX AND RABBIT HOUNDS,.—A LIMITED 

number of sure trailers; rabbit hounds, $20 

each; foxhounds from $30 to $50 according to 

age; no beagles. CG. F. KENT, ge SEES Ne 
NOv25, 1 


i 


FOR SALE. 

White bull-terrier pups, by Young Royal Prince 
(A.K.R. 2102) out of Princess Louise (A.K.R. 3321). 
W. C. HOOK, 59 Washington st., Boston, Mass. 

; noy26,1t 


OR SALE AT LOW PRICES. — BLACK, 
white and tan English setter bitch Chica 
(Royal Blue ex Diana), 5 yrs., good brood bitch, 
Very handsome. Irish setter bitch Sweetheart 
(A. K.R, 299) champion Berkley ex Rose I1., a fine 
brood bitch. Fine Irish setter puppies, by cham- 
pion Glencho ex Sweetheart, whelped Aug. 30, 
1886. For particulars address with siamp T. J. 
ALLEN, 2039 N. 12th st., Phila., Pa. nov729,2t 


English Ferrets and dard-Haired Scotch Terrier 


Pups from pure and noted stock. Prices mod- 
erate. Address W. H. TODD, 
novy25,4t Vermillion, Ohio. 


RISH TERRIERS FOR SALE.—PUPPIES BY 
Garryowen (winner of five Ist prizes, includ- 
ing New York, 1883, and sire of Garryford, winner 
of the champion prize at the Crystal Palace show, 
1886) ex Sheila (winner of Ist, New York, 1882, 
1884, 1885 and 1886). Price $15 each. Address 
LAWRENCE TIMPSON, Maizeland, Red Hook, 


Dutchess Co., N. Y- it 
The Hospice Kennels. 
St. Bernards. 


oR SALE.—CHAMPION BANG BANG’S 
get—Three pointer dog pups and two bitches, 
all lemon and white, whelped Oct. 16, 1886, by 
champion Bang Bang out of my Ferry, she by 
Tammany—lria. Will close them out if taken 
at once at $25 each. These puppies combine the 
best hunting blood in America. Address T. PF. 
RIVERS, 355 State street, Bridgeport, See oF 
nov1s,4t 


rey See A ee ee 
RISH SETTER PUPS.—SOME OF THE 
finest pups ever bred, by Chief out of Faun. 
Chief has won nineteen bench and four field 
prizes. Fawn fifteen Ist bench prizes and never 
been shown in thefield. For particulars address 
BROOKLYN KENNELS, 161 Lincoln Place, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. noy18,2t 


(ee a nen ee 
Bos SALE.—A HANDSOME IRISH SHTTER 
bitch; also some choice puppies by Glenmar 
IL, (champion Glencho ex imp. Lassie) out of Nell 
Ii. (mp. Rollo ex Juno). ONOTA KENNELS, 
Pittsfield, Mass. novy1s,4t 


pgm SSL a a i a A A a 
LACK PETE EX ALTHEA.W—ORDERS 
booked for choice cocker pups. Price $15. 
Althea never had a poor one, and has had three 
Ist prize winners. Alsoa fine Willoughby brood 
bitch, weight 10lbs. Price $20, ARRY D. 
BROWN, Waterbury, Vi. nov18,4t 


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DEERHOUNDS 


Puppies For Sale 


CHAMPION CHIEFTAIN 
OUT OF 
CHAMPION WANDA, 
CHAMPION LORNA IL., 
HEATHERBELLE, 
COUNTESS ZINA, 
THORA, 
BERGA. 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


Special 
St. Bernards 


Mr. Hy. Schumacher of 
Bern—the best known St. 
Bernard breeder ‘in Switzer, 
land—and Mr. Sydney W. 
Smith of Leeds, England—the 
well-known breeder of the 
prize dog “Sir Charles,” 34 
inches high, 185 lbs, weight, 
20 months old, and owner of 
the Champion dogs of all 
England, ‘ Plinlimmon” and 
“Valentine,” the former is the 
largest St. Bernard in the 
world — over 35 inches at 
shoulder, and 215 lbs. weight 
—have sent me a list of 
some exceptionally fine stock, 
young and grown, admirers 
of these dogs never have had 
a better chance to purchase 
really fine stock of both Swiss 
and English strains. 

Address with stamp, 


W. W. Tucker, 


P. O. Box. 1338, N. Y. 


OR SALE.—THE LANDSEER KENNEL 
offers choice bred Scotch Deerhound and 
English greyhound puppies, bred only from stock 
of well-known field qualities. These are the 
aristocrats of all dogs. DR. VAN HUMMELL, 
Denver, Colo. 


OI SAE et 
OR SALE.—ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 
pups; very fine ones and seyeral months old; 
from good hunting stock, full pedigree. Also one 
ointer, two years old, good, no pedigree. Address 
HO. L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass. oct28tt 


Flee ES AES RS TT ED 
OR SALE.—THREE CHOICE SETTER DOG 
puppies, pure Llewellin, sired by Gus Bond- 
hu out of a fine Rake bitch, whelped May 11, 1886. 
Also one by Dash lI. Also a nice bitch, 15 mos. 
old, ready for the field, strong in the Gladstone 
blood. Address A. M. TUCKER, 85 Main street, 
Charlestown, Mass. 


HAVE TWO BLACK, WHITE AND TAN 

Llewellin setter peppies, 3 mos. old. I will 
sell very low as I need the room. Yor pedigree 
and price inclose stamp to CHAS. YORK,9 & 11 
Granite Block, Bangor, Me. 


AT. PLEASANT GORDON KENNELS.— 
4¥i For Sale—Six solid black and tan Gordon 
setter puppies, out of champion Chloe by Argus, 
Also five first-class Morrison pug puppies, out of 
Judy ex Dude; a rare chance. Address C, T. 
BROWNELL, P. O. Box 335, New Bedford, Mass. 


EF OR SALE—A FIRST-CLASS SETTER DOG, 
well broken and with good pedigree. Can 

be seen and trial made. Call on or address 

JEEFFORY SMITH, Greenport, L. 1. lt 


OR SALE,—LLEWELLYN BITCH, IN 
EF whelp to grand Llewellyn dog; cheap, F. T., 
Box 925, Newburyport, Mass. lt * 


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Ohe Hennet. 


For Sale Cheap. 


SOME VERY CHOICE 
Rough and Smooth-Coated 


ST. BERNARD PUPS, 


SIRED BY | 
Duke of Leeds, 
Rip Van Winkle, 


Apollo. 
0 


Black Cocker Spaniels, 
BLACK SILK ex PAULINE MARKUM. 


Address 


MINE BROOK KENNELS, 


Lock Box 19, Franklin, Mass. 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS, 


For Sale—Fine litter of pups by the celebrated 


ILFORD CAUTION 


Winner of Ist at each Boston, Hartford and New 
York Fanciers’ shows, 1886. These pups are of 
the new type. 

ILFORD CAUTION is acknowledged to be 
the ree headed mastiff in America if not in th 
worid. s 

For price and catalogue apply to 

EH. H. MOORE 
Pine Hill Kennel 
Melrose, Mass. 


COCKERS. 


Address FLEETFOOT KENNELS 
novl8,tf Delhi, Del. Co., N. Y. 


MAX WENaEt, 


89 Fourth St., Hoboken, N. J. 


Breeder of Irish Setters 


Under guarantee and life insurance. 
_ Send for circular. 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16 inches 
high, dogs and bitches, well broken; $15 each. 
Pups from 6 mos. to Lyr. old, $8 each. Satisfac- 
tion guaranteed. WM, W. SILVEY, 155 South 
Kighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. oct, tf 


OINTERS FOR SALE.—AT THE LATHE 
Waverly show, every prize but one in the 
uppy classes (21 entries) was won by_Nick of 
aso puppies. (See report this issue.) aro 5 
mos. old; just right for the field. GEO. L. WILMS 
142 Monticello ave., Jersey City, N. J. sep23,tt 


HITE BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R, 2102). Fee $15. Pups by 
Royal Prince and 50 bull-terriers for sale, dogs, 
bitches and puppies, white or colored, large or 
small kinds; all first-class stock; state what you 
J. W. NEWMAN, 87 Hanover street, Boston, 


“DO YOU AWARD: A= 
4 DOG BUYERS 


i) worth, and where to buy them 
i Mailed for 15 Cents. ¢ 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 
237 S. Eighth St. Philadelphia, Pa. 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


A large lot of English setters, taken in exchange 
for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to have 
fair nose. Ages from6to15 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the renee 

tf 


will be returned. SSOCIATED FPANCIER 
237 South Eighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 
P TIFES,.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 
st., Exeter, England, has several grand ofies for 
sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs 
brood bitches and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited. 


re SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass. sept22,tt 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y. 


Trish and Gordon setters for work as well as show 
decl7.tf 


DOGS FOR SALE. 

Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde, Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs, puss, 
French poodles. St. Bernards, mastiffs and black 
and tau terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 
constantly on hand. Those desiring to purchase 
will do well to consult me. WM. W. SILVEY, 135 
South Highth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


Enelish Setters Boarded. 


Warm and healthy location and personal at- 
tention given. AsI employ no attendants, only a 
limited number will be accommodated. 

Address H, J. PIERRE, 

Winsted, Conn. 


RSE eS ES he SAT 
MPORTED ROUGH-COATED ST. BERNARD 
i dog Monarch, 19 mos. old, by Brampton Mon- 
arch out of Princess Nell. He combines the 
blood of Cardinal, Barry, Sultan, and is perfectly 
marked. Sold only for want of room. Address 
or apply JOHN PLLICE, 164 Summitave., Jersey 
City Heights, or 81 Dey st.,.N.¥. = nov 


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CONTENTS. 

EDITORIAL. SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 
What Congress Should Do. “The American Salmon 
**Nessmuk’s’’ Poems. Fisherman.” 

THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. FISHCULTURE. 


Lake St. Francis. The a omnectiont Commission. 


J. C. Hughes THE KENNEL 

NATURAL History. Eastern Field Trials. 
Buffalo Hybrids. Robins Island Field Trials. 

AME BAG AND GUN. Fox-Terrier Club Stakes. 

CEN Odd Shot at Grouse. Kennel Management, 
Hunting in the Transvaal. RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
Hints to Trappers. Range and Gallery. 
Deer in the North Woods. The Trap. 
The Situation in Maine, YACHTING. 
The Canadian Back Lakes. Measurement Rules Abroad. 
Field and Target Rifles. A Length and Sail Area Cutter 


Ourselves as Others See Us, 
CANOEING. 

The Oukland C, C 

The Location of the Next Meet. 

Wide vs. Narrow Canoes. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


Game Notes, 
CAMP-FIRE FLICKERINGS. 
SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 
Alaskan Trout and the Fly. 
- The Blue Catfish as Game. 
Fishing in Japan. 


WHAT CONGRESS SHOULD DO. 


NOTHER session of Congress opens, and we await the 
action of that body with regard to the National 
Park. For years this beautiful and wonderful spot has 
been neglected by our lawmakers. Beggarly appropri- 
ations have been made for its care and preservation, but 
even these have been cut down to a point where they are 
insufficient to provide any adequate protection for the 
forests, the game and the natural wonders. 

- The summer of 1885 saw a Terrritorial statute of Wyo- 
ming in force in the reservation, and although many things 
were done illegally under color of this law, the fact that 
for the time being it was believed to be the law, had, no 
doubt, a most excellent effect on those who were disposed 
to violate the regulations of the Secretary of the Interior, 

These regulations are now far more respected than 
they were two years ago. This is due in large measure 
to the earnest and faithful labors of the late Superintend- 
ent, Col. D. W. Wear. He organized his force of assist- 
ants, infused into them something of his own energy, 
instructed visitors to the Park as to what was and what 
was not permitted, and inspired in many of them an 
interest which would never have been aroused except by 
his own enthusiasm. His year of office did more for the 

Park than the term of any other man has accomplished. 

Congress cut off the appropriation and Col. Wear and 
his efficient force of assistants were turned out of office. 
Troops took their place, but cannot do their work. Capt. 
Harris and the officers of his command are able, intelli- 
gent and anxious to do all that they can for the reserva- 
tion, but their men cannot perform the work set for 
them. However good their intentions, they have not the 
knowledge of the region or of the mountains which would 
enable them to meet the lawbreakers on their own ground 
and capture them, nor have they an adequate compre- 
hension of their duties. 

It remains to be seen whether Congress will at this 
session enact a suitable law providing for the govern- 
ment of the Park. Such a bill was introduced by Sena- 
tor Vest during the last session of Congress, was referred 
to the Committee on Territories of the Senate, was favor- 
ably reported, and now awaits action. It isa good bill 

and one which ought certainly to pass. There is no in- 
gent o postings ta it. The worst danger that it has 


to encounter is the apathy of a body which declines to 
interest itself in anything that is not of personal or 
political adyantage to its members. 

The interest in the Yellowstone Park has never 
been so great as it is to-day. Last season tourists 
visited it in numbers never equaled. We are informed 
that the hotel registers recorded the arrival of over 
eight thousand guests, and besides these there were 
the campers who did not go to hotels and of whose 
number there is no record, <A very large proportion 
of those members of the Grand Army of the Republic 
who attended the meeting of that association at San 
Francisco, returned by way of the Northern Pacific Rail- 
road and visited the National Park, Every one who went 
there came away filled with enthusiasm for the beautiful 
region, 

The destruction of forests, of game and of natural curi- 
osities which took place during the last month or two 
while the Park was open to travel emphasizes the crying 
needs of the reservation. A large force of competent, 
practical mouutain men is required to constantly patrol 
the reservation during the tourist season. Besides this 
the Park should be enlarged and the roads should be con- 
stantly improved. 

The Yellowstone Park has in Congress two staunch 
friends who have made strenuous efforts to bring about 
legislation looking toward its proper guardianship and 
government. Senators Geo. G. Vest, of Missouri, and 
Chas. F. Manderson, of Nebraska, have shown an intelli- 
gent interest in this reservation which entitles them to 
the warmest gratitude of all intelligent people. The 
earnestness and energy which they have shown in this 
matter belongs to the highest order of statesmanship. It 
is cheering in these days of political narrowmindedness 
to observe now and then some breadth of view, some dis- 
position to look ahead and provide for the future. Long 
after the names of a hundred Senators ef to-day are for- 
gotten, Messrs, Vest and Manderson will be remembered 
for the good fight which they have made to save the 
people’s Park for the people’s use. | 

We believe that Senators Vest and Manderson will keep 
up the good work that they have so ably begun and that 
they will try to carry through the Senate the bill which 
is now before it. We are convinced that before long 
Congress will awake to a comprehension of the earnest 
feeling which the public has on this subject, and that it 
will see the importance of providing some form of govern- 
ment to replace the chaotic condition of things now exist- 
ing in the Park. 


“NESSMUEKS” POEMS. 


ee subscriptions for ‘‘Nessmuk’s” forthcoming volume 
of poems now number 500. 

To give full opportunity to distant readers to secure the 
book at advance subscription rates we have extended the 
time for closing the $1 subscriptions from Nov. 15 to this 
date, Dec. 2. The blank is repeated elsewhere, and orders 
sent on that blank will be accepted at $1 per copy. This 
is the last time the blank will be printed. With our next 
issue the price will be advanced to $1.80. 

The portrait, cabinet size, which is to form the frontis- 
piece, will be an artotype. Proofs have been submitted 
tous. They are more faithful than a photograph, and 
are eminently satisfactory and pleasing. 


DEATH OF JOHN ConROY.—To many a reader of FOREST 
AND STREAM will come a pang of regret with this announce- 
ment of the death of Mr. John Conroy, who was years ago 
well known by his connection with the fishing tackle 
trade, and who through his life was esteemed by them as 
an angling friend, Mr. Conroy died at his residence, 
New Brighton, Staten Island, Noy. 25, in the eighty-third 
year of his age. He was the founder of the fishing tackle 
house which has been known for more than half a century 
under the successive titles of John Conroy (1830), J. & J. 
©. Conroy (1840), J. C. Conroy & Co. (1864), Conroy, Bis- 
sett & Malleson (1875), Conroy & Bissett (1881), and the 
present house, Thomas J. Conroy (1883), Himself a de- 
voted angler, he spent much time in following the pursuit, 
and to him anglers owe the invention of the balance 
handle reel now in such universal use. He had taken no 
active part in business since 1863, though long after that 
it was his custom to meet and chat with his friends at the 
store in Fulton street. He was one of the old-fashioned 
men whom George Dawson so well distinguishes in his 
| Angling Talks’ as ‘the simple wise men,” 


THE AUDUBON SOCIETY now numbers more than 16,000 
members, and the present rate of increase is rapid, The 
movement is receiving due approval from the press of 
the country, and many indications give proof of its grow- 
ing influence. Some of the New York milliners have 
adopted as a rule of business to furnish no feather trim- 
mings the use of which is disapproved by the SocrETy. 
Some idiot has been writing to one of the daily papers 
taking the AUDUBON SocreTY to task for its alleged 
attempt to discourage the use of ostrich feathers, an 
attempt, it need not be said, which has existence only in 
the fancy of the scribbler. The Society has distinctly 
stated, and the same is set forth in its certificate of in- 
corporation, that its protective efforts are confined to 
American wild birds not used for food. This field is cer- 
tainly broad enough, and it is one concerning which there 
is little opportunity for disagreement of opinion, save 
with respect to certain species of birds popularly believed 
to be noxious vermin. It would have been impracticable 
to frame a suitable provision restricting the use of game 
plumage. This is all the more a pity, since dealers who 
now support the SocieTy’s work nevertheless encourage 
the employment of game birds’ feathers, and the natural 
result has been the stimulation of market-hunting shore 
birds. A great London feather dealer has cunningly taken 
advantage of the growing sentiment in favor of wild bird 
protection in England to push his stock of plumage, in- 
cluding ‘“‘all the game birds of the world.” It may not 
be out of place to repeat our warning, that thisis a subject 
legitimately belonging to sportsmen, who will find it to 
their interest to discourage the wholesale potting of snipe 
and other game birds for millinery purposes. 


THE PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL TRAP MatcH.—The 
proposition of the National Gun Association to arrange 
an international competition in trap-shooting is one which 
should be received with favor in this country and abroad. 
The great interest which has attached to such matches in 
the past might well enough be renewed on the occasion 
of a test of the skill of America and Great Britain. The 
interest in international rifle shooting is, for the present 
at least, languishing; and there are no indications of its 
speedy renewal. In the interim trap-shootersshould have 
their inning. The Association did a wise thing, at its 
Boston meeting, in enlarging the committee of arrange- 
ments and making its membership more truly national 
incharacter. Experts at the trap are so numerous that 
a selection for the required team would be made with 
difficulty, not because of a lack of proper material, but 
bécause of the abundant supply. The team should be 
made up of members from different States and the men 
should be in the strictest sense of the term amateurs. 
Such a team can more easily be gathered together here 
than in Great Britain, where the conditions are more com- 
plicated, trap-shooters being divided among many grades 
of society, where social distinctions are more clearly 
drawn and more stringent than they are in this country. 
But as the riflemen have again and again surmounted this 
difficulty and have sent over strong teams, there is no 
reason to suppose that the trap-shots could not arrange 
matters with equal felicity. 


Leroy LyMAN, a famous hunter of Coudersport, Pa. 
died last week from the effects of an encounter with a 
savage bull in a barnyard. Lyman had had many excit- 
ing adventures in the woods and was reputed to have 
come safely through repeated scenes of great peril in his 
hunting expeditions; and that he must succumb at last 
to the attack of so ignoble a foe was said to have embit- 
tered his last hours. Among other peculiarities of his 
character was a strict adherence to the doctrines of the 
Seventh Day Baptists, holding which he did much of his 
hunting’ on Sunday. 


A Poor SEA SERPENT.—A few days ago the daily news- 
papers of New York had long accounts of a wonderful 
fish taken at Flushing, on the north shore of Long Island. 
It had long claws and large eyes and was thought to be 
the sea serpent, etc. It now turns out to be an ‘‘angler,” 
Lophius piscatorius, sometimes called the fishing frog, 
but it served the purpose’of making a sensation. As the 
fish is not much of a swimmer and lies in the mud, it 
would make a very poor sea serpent, even for a pic-nic 
ground on the Sound. 


EVERYBODY OUGHT TO Know iT.—Write on one side 
of the paper only. 


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LAKE ST. FRANCIS. 


ROBABLY no river of the worldis worthier of ad- 
miration and respect than the St. Lawrence. It 
carries to the sea, the flood of waters of the greatest lakes; 
it bears them deeply and gently from the outlet of Lake 
Ontario through a thousand islands; it tumbles and rushes 
them with the current of a mill race in white-capped 
waves down its rapids; it sweeps them along banks lined, 
on the left, with white cottages and ancient country 
seats, and on the right with forests and fields; down by 
the stately cities of rich Montreal and ancient Quebec, 
flowing them between the lofty and precipitous rocks of 
the lower river, and pouring them at length into the 
broad arm of the ocean. What world-traveled man can 
ever forget it? It is calm, it is strong, itis mad, it is 
majestic and itis beautiful. To the writer, in late Octo- 
ber weather, it seemed doubly enchanting. Set in the 
russet frame of autumn foliage, the blue of its clear, fresh 
water came out in deepest hues. It was a worthy path- 
way for the daring discoverers from Ia belle France, whose 
spirits, restless in the old world, longed for lands that 
were new—for Cartier, Champlain, La Salle, Frontenac, 
Charlevoix and the rest. Onits shores the red man—Hu- 
ron and Iroquois—hunted and lodged long before them, 
and afterward and now the Briton—English, Scotch and 
Trishman—held and holds a wrested possession, permit- 
ting to the home-loving French their numerous and vested 
rights. These races, together with the plentiful progeny 
of their intermarriage—‘‘Canucks” and half breeds—in- 
habit the river, tilling broad farms, boating and rafting, 
or engaged in trade in the great cities. In religion, the 
church of Rome never had more faithful children, cling- 
ing to every ancient superstition, than are found here, and 
cheek by jowl with these are as sturdy Presbyterians as 
any in Cromwell's time, Such, faintly and briefly indi- 
cated, is the nature, the history and the charm of the St. 
Lawrence. Add to this that your correspondent was in 
quest of good hunting ground on the wide territory of the 
river, seeking ib, too, with all the equipments that serve 
to furnish success with comfort and even luxury, and 
there is no honest sportsman—and they are all honest— 
who would not envy his lot, if envy ever found place with 
such a person, 

Lake St. Francis is a great widening of the St. Law- 
rence, about forty-five miles above Montreal. It is, 
approximately speaking, twenty-five miles long and from 
six to seven miles broad, very shallow for the most part, 
with devious deep channels, the lines of the true river, 
which is navigated by craft of all kinds under the guid- 
ance of trained pilots. The lake furnishes fat feeding 
ground for those strong-winged birds whom sportsmen 
love to pursue—ducks and geese, The people of Lancas- 
ter, a little village of county Glengarry on the north shore 
of the lake, will tell you that from the time the migratory 
fiocks of Canada geese, of ducks—redhead, broadbills, 
bluebills, black duck, whistlers, widgeons and the rest— 
lift themselves on the approach of winter from their wild 
breeding places in Labrador and start away in earnest 
thousands of mules for the Chesapeake and the Carolinas, 
they rest but once, and then at Lake St. Francis. 

The Ruth, a modern steam yacht of rich and complete 
appointments, having a small arsenal of guns and ammu- 
nition aboard, and larder and cellar (?) teeming with sub- 
sistence and cheer, cook and cabin boy, left the port of 
Oswego one cloudless morning of last October for this 
happy bunting ground with the owner and two supercar- 
foes, the happy hunters. After a breezy voyage across 
Lake Ontario, touching at Cape Vincent, we slid through 
the Thousand. Islands, which, with their silent and ten- 
antless hotels and cottages, were (to paraphrase Hood) 
like ‘‘a banquet hall deserted, whose guests were fled and 
garlands dead and all departed.” 

Ait Alexandria Bay me tookin decoys, boats and boat- 
men Chauncey and George, and steamed on to Ogdens- 
burgh, arriving there late in the afternoon and spent the 
night, taking a pilot and drawing a breath, as it were, 
before taking the rapids. Again the sun rose cloudless, 
and as we sat at breakfast the craft began her swift run 
down hill. In her pilot house an old pilot of the river, 
Capt, Savage, home rulerand ‘‘agin” Sir John Macdonald, 
had the wheel, and as we swept by islands, beyond shoals 
and down rapids—the Gallon and Rapide-du Plan—he dis- 
coursed volubly on the old ‘‘R’yalists,” the political dis- 
contents and wrongs.of Canada and annexation. It was 
only when the breakers of the Long Sault hove in sight 
that the maxim of the sea ‘‘Do not speak to the man at 
the wheel” was in force by silent consent. To us who 
had made the passage—safe enough, but always thrilling 
—years ago, this seemed like a new experience. The 
situation commands silence, and, as we shot through the 
narrow passage of the South Sault between the high, 
rocky and wooded banks and heard theroar of the mighty 
current and saw and felt its unleashed power, eyen the 
skipper’s eyes, accustomed as they were to such surround- 
ings, lit up with excitement, 

In early afternoon we swept into the calm and placid 
Lake St. Francis, and as we steamed quietly along lazy 
ducks, reluctantly taking wing at our intrusion, curved 
back in long flights mpon our wake. By dusk we had a 
sure anchorage in clay bottom under the lee of the shore 
and tothe musical swish of the light waves along the 
Ruth’s sides we discussed dinner and our prospective sport 
with keen appetites. A short interim of talk and to- 
bacco precedes an early to bed. 

It was early to rise of course, and while the streaks of 
dawn first began ‘to lace the eastern sky” the writer was 
well on the way to a little island far off on the horizon 
amid stream. It was hardly large enough for the shoot- 
ing box, now empty and closely barred, which some en- 
terprising officials of the Grand -Trunk Railroad had 
erected on it, Soon were our decoys out and we were 
ensconced behind a stone blind topped with bushes, Down 
the river Point Monié begins to take shape in the dusk of 
the morning and away to the east the spire of the French 
village of St. Ancien rises out of the mist. ‘Mark,” 
whispers Chauncy, to whom a sunrise is no novelty. 
“Mark,” is the reply. “They are swinging.” ‘ No.” 
“Ves.” “Let them comeright on.” ‘‘Broadbills.” ‘Take 
them as they hover and then again.” 

Bang, bang, bang! The writer in his excitement fails 
to let off his second barrel, but, notwithstanding, contem- 


| plates with swelling breast one of the three victims as his 


own. Scarcely has Chauncey retrieved the dead and slid 
the skiff back in its hiding place among therushes, when, 
like a bolt from a gun, a AGES shoots down from mid- 
air and scatters the water right and left as he settles 
himself among the decoys. As the form of the gunner 
rises above the blind, in consternation the duck staggers 
to his wings and is well under way before the tyro sees 
fit to cut loose at him. It is in vain, but Chauncey’s five 
drams and sure aim drop him like a shot, Here comes a 
half dozen, fairly dusting the surface of the water in their 
rapid flight, They have yellow bills and yellow legs, and 
as they throw their heads back and tails forward to light 
one is reminded of a line of soldiers presenting arms. 
Three fall at the double report, and three swerve and get 
away. They are sawbills, a worthless crew. Nowa pair 
of butterballs, a crested male and the female, bowl into 
the decoys and are dispatched quicker than one can say 
“Jack Robinson.” Again a swift-flying flock of redheads 
coming down the wind drop their lofty line of flight to 
view this feeding ground, and, discovering the lurking 
foe, climb into the skies again, all safe but two that have 
cronped to the guns like clods of earth. 

_ All the morning hours the feathered tribe come trail- 
ing up the river, now so far off on the distant shore, now 
80 low, hitting to all appearances the tilting waves with 
their wings, that the lure escapes their observation, but 
perhaps the third lot, a single, a pair or a bunch, sweep 
in as though on an invitation to dinner for which they 
were late. We have thirty or so by 1 o'clock, and having 
whanged away enough spare the rest and take the lon 
row to the yacht, where dinner is just going on. Hard 
tack and cold bacon would have been toothsome after so 
much out of doors, but when it came to ‘‘both soup, mate 
and fish,” as a Hibernian once remarked of a dinner, no 
wonder all hands were ‘‘floored” at the end. It was mild 
enough to sit on deck before going to bed to smoke and 
chat, to watch the stars, ‘“‘the patins of bright gold,” to 
listen to the loon off in the stream with patient regularity 
uttering his liquid and prophetic cry, and to feel the cool 
breath of the wind, 

So the days came and went, this one spent patiently 
sitting in the skiff amid tall plumes of wild rice, the next 
behind a blind on some roclcy point of land; to-day rainy 
and cold, to-morrow fairer than summer and nearly as 
soft. An Indian summer seemed abroad much of the 
time. Far to the east and to the west the river and the 
sky were inseparable; islands embowered with trees los- 
ing their footing in the stream, fioated above its bosom or 
sank away until only their leafy crowns were visible 
above the surface. The light wind died out and a still- 
ness so deep pervaded the water, the islands and the 
marsh that the paddle dip of some Indian’s canoe making 
the circuit of his muskrat traps on the far distant shore 
fell on the ear sharp and distinct. 

The best day’s score for two guns was fifty ducks and 
with that came an end. The Ruth weighed anchor, took 
pilot and turned her prow against the current and toward 
home. As she plowed thewaters of thelake the feathered 
broods apparently celebrating her departure, rose in 
clouds before her and settled again in swamp and cove to 
the business of feeding and visiting, to be unmolested, 
perhaps, even until more nipping frosts and storms of 


snow should come to urge them on “to sunnier lands 


where blow the fairer blossoms of a balmier weather,” 
G, T, C. 
Osweao, N. Y. 


J. C. HUGHES. 


NOTHER good man has gone over to the majority, leav_ 
ing behind him a host of sorrowing friends. Josias Charles 
Hughes died at his residence in New Westminster, British Colum- 
bia, on the morning of Noyember 8 He was born at Omemee, 
Ont., on May 15, 1843, and was so only about forty-three years of 
age. He was one of a party of about twenty who left Peterboro, 
Ont., on March 12, 1862, to seek their fortunes in British Columbia. 
He reached New Westminster early in May and soon after was 
employed as express messenger for Deitz & Nelson’s express be- 
tween that city and Yale. This position he held until 1867, when 
the firm obtained an interest in Moody’s mill at Moodyville, and 
Mr. Hughes was transferred to that place, where he remained 
until 1876. While at Moodyville he wasin 1871 elected as one of 
the representatives of the district to the first popular Legislature 
and afterward received the appointment of Government Agent at 
New Westminster. This position he held until two years ago, 
Last summer he was appointed Indian Agent at Fort Simpson on 
the Northwest coast, near the Alaskan boundary. During a visit 
to this place the first symptoms of his final illness made their 
appearance. 

Mr. Hughes was a prominent Mason, being Past Grand Master 
of the lodges at New Westminster and Moodyyille. 

He was a keen and untiring sportsman and an ardent loyer of 
nature as well as a close observer. He was afrequent contributor 
to FOREST AND STREAM, and in years gone by his pseudonym 
“Mowiteh” was well known to allour readers, Of late years he 
has written over his own name. He was, we believe, the first to 
suggest the explanation of the well-known fact that a deer killed 
in water while wearing the summer coati will always sink, while 
one wearing the autumnal coat will float. Mr. Hughes explained 
that this difference was due to the greater amount and buoyancy 
of the longer and thicker hair. His fondness for outdoor life gave 
bim exceptional opportunities for obseryation and study, and he 
made many interesting additions to our knowledge of the habits 
of the birds and mammals of the Northwest coast. Long associa- 
tion with Indians had given Mr, Hughes a thorough knowledge of 
these people, and it is most unfortunate for the Canadian Indian 
Service that he was not spared to carry out his work at Fort 
Simpson. He had returned from his place to get his family and 
got as far as Victoria on his return journey when his illness be- 
eame so severe that he was obliged to return to Victoria, where he 
died. 

It is with a sense of personal bereavement that we pen these 
lines, for it was our good fortune to know Mr. Hughes im- 
timately and to haye taken part with him in more than onesuc- 
cessful hunt. He was a man of most genial nature and wasevery- 
where popular, and not only this, but he was admired, respected 
and loved by all who snew him. He leaves a wife and three chil- 
dren, 


IzZAAK Wauron’s CLock.—The London Fishing Gazette 
says that at the late sale of the property of Mr. Maas, a 
clock, which had belonged to Izaak Walton, fetched 
nearly $850. It was marked <“‘I, W.,” with inlaid letters, 
and was bought by Mr. Maas some time ago for $125. 
Documentary evidence is said to exist which proves that 
the clock once belonged to Walton. 


Bhatuyal History. 


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BUFFALO HYBRIDS. 
iM’ R. C. GOODNIGHT, of the cattle firm of Adair & « 
Goodnight, Palodura, Armstrong county, Texas, 
has written to Mr. William King, of this city (of trap- 
shooting fame), the following, in reply to Mr. King’s in- 
quiries on the subject, and we are indebted to Mr, King’s 
courtesy for permission to publish them: 

I have been among the buffalo for thirty years. When 
I first came to this country they were here by thousands, 
so numerous that we had to keep them back to secure 
feed for our cattle. In 1878-79, the years of greatest 
slaughter in this part of the western country, they were 
so thinned out that their ultimate disappearance was then 
clearly foreseen. : 

In the spring of 1879, at the suggestion of Mrs. Good- 
night, I roped and brought in a few calves to domesticate 
and preserve as mementoes of the past. We have now 
nine in our little herd, being the largest number I know 
of anywhere. They were not gathered up for profit, but 
merely to experiment with and for the amusement of 
ourselves and others who might chance to come here. I 
hope, however, to make some experiments with them, 
and am trying some at present with rather poor success. 
The buffalo will not breed to the domestic cow unless 
they are reared together, when they readily cross. My 
observation is that the dun cows are more likely to meet 
his fancy than red ones, Out of hundreds of trials, how- 
ever, we have never succeeded in having more than one 
hybrid. That was a cow calf, the offspring of a buffalo 
bull and a domestic cow. When grown it was bred to a 
Hereford, but without issue. Bred to a buffalo it gave 
birth to a bull calf, which, in appearance, closely re- 
sembles ees buffalo; so near is it that only an expert 
judge could detect any distinction. This only proves the 
purity of the buffalo blood, which we knew before, 

The domestic bull will take no notice of buffalo cows, 
unless it be raised with them; and thisis difficult to accom- 
plish, for the buffalo will not regard any young but their 
own. Their own they defend with the ferocity of a griz- 
zly bear. 

I now have some half polled Angus cows with the 
buffalo, and hope in the course of a year or two to have 
some results. The half-breed cow above alluded to is a 
rather peculiar appearing beast, resembling domestic cow 
very little, and buffalo not very much. She is a_ striped 
brindle, and is more docile than the others. If home 
reared buffalo beef be ever eaten it will be a long way in 
the future, and then more a matter of luxury and curios- 
ity than asa staple. It will be very expensive. Buffalo 
are hard to breed, breed more slowly than common cattle, 
are difficult to handle, and are dangerous pets, One can- 
not go afoot among them when they have young any 
more than one could go into a bear’s den. When in 
season they are very savage. Atno time are they very 
safe for strangers or women. The wild buffalo is a thing 
of the past on this continent. C. GOODNIGHT. 


A GOLDEN EAGLE In ConnecTicuT.—Stamford, Conn., 
Noy. 9.—Editer Forest and Stream: I recently heard a 
rumor of the capture of an eagle near this place, On 
further inquiry I learned that the bird had been pur- 
chased by Mr. J. Schaler, a taxidermist of this place. 
On Sunday the 6th inst. I called on Mr. Schaler and in- 
quired as to the truth of the report. [found him at home 
and quite willing to exhibit his prize, which is alive, the 
only injury received being a broken wing. The bird isa 
very large golden eagle (A. chrysaetus) in full plumage, 
The head is golden brown, breast black, legs feathered to 
base of toes, claws large, eyes dark brown, bill hooked 
and of a dark color the same as claws, feet yellow, tail of 
a grayish white bounded by a dark band at end of feath- 
ers, back dark color. Could not obtain measurements, but 
should think height between 2 and 3ft. Mr. 8. says that 
its spread of wing is nearly fft. Since capture has been 
fed on young chickens and sparrows.—INQUIRER. 


“Coon” Cars.—Editor Forest and Stream: Your cor- 
respondent, ‘*G, D. C.,” of Hartford, Conn., wants to 
know the origin of the Maine coon cats. I can tell him 
in a few wor For years the Maine sailing ships traded 
in the Levant, and many of the officers and men brought 
Angora cats home with them. These cats interbred with 
the common cats and hence the variety of color and 
marking, The coast inhabitants, ignorant of the true 
name of the new cat, naturally called it after the animal 
it most nearly resembled. Rockland, Me., is overrun 
with these cats, and if ‘G. D. C.” will write to Shipping 
Commissioner Randlett, of that place, he can get any 
number for two dollars a piece. I havea fine tortoise 
shell Angora I bought from Mr. Randlett last year, and 
having been in Rockland a few weeks since am sure he . 
can furnish more at short notice.—A. C. H, (New York, 
Noy. 25), 


Tur Avupubon Soctery.—Minier, Il.—Hditor Forest 
and Stream: In looking over the names of the eminent 
men who have sent in their approval of the AUDUBON 
Society, none has given me more pleasure than the name 
of John G, Whittier. As president of the Forestry Con- 
gress of America his remark on ‘‘our forests and birds” 
delighted me. I regret he had notleft out the second and 
third words in his second paragraph. Please ask him to 
eliminate them, and then let me take ont all the poetical 
fancy, and let all “‘the shooters of birds, the taxidermists, 
and the fashionable wearers of their feathers” really feel 
what the poet imagines,—Guno, W. MINIER. 


BUFFALO EXTERMINATION.—The La Moure (Dakota) 
Progress, of Nov. 21, says: “A herd of five buifalo have 
been seen by several persons in the hills in the western 
part of the county, and numerous parties have come 
across their trail, We shall probably hear of the capture 
of some of these rather scarce animals this winter, as two 
or three hunting parties are already making preparations 
to that end.” So it goes, Whenever a surviving buffalo 
makes his appearance in any locality the whole region 
turns out to try to kill it. at a shame it is that these 
animals have had no protection, until now they are as 


rare as the aurochs of Europe, and like that species are 
ion 


found only in preserves, — 


a. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


A. Reasontne Loggrer,—While at Bird Island, Buz- 
gard’s Bay, Massachusetts, I noticed what seemed to point 
at reason rather than instinct’in the lobster. One had 
his home for the time in a hole under a rock, where the 
water was about five feet deep. Thinking to catch him, 
IT made a noose at the end of a fish-line and by means ofa 


stick spice it carefully around the hole; then let down a | 


piece of menhaden, holding it six or eight inches away in 

ront, The lobster soon reached out to take such a nice 
morsel, when, by jerking the string, I had him noosed 
around one of his big claws near the end; but after I had 
him half out of his hole the string slipped off and he went 
back. However, I had no doubt of catching bim the 
next time, so spreading the noose as carefully as before, 
and again letting down the piece of menhaden, I awaited 
results, when, instead of boldly putting out his claws as 
before, he first put his feelers through the noose and with 
a waving motion felt the string all the way around, then 

ushed one claw under the string and grabbed the bait, 
hres or four times I tried him with thesame result, He 
first carefully felt the noose all around, then rooted one 
claw under the string and secured the bait. I finally had 
to give up all thoughts of getting him, and came away 
firmly believing that until this fellow dies of old age the 
lobster will not be exterminated in our waters.— Willard 
Nye, Jr., in Bulletin U. S. Wish Commission, (New Bed- 
ford, Mass,, May 10, 1886.) 


A Game Dinner.—The bill of fare of the twenty-first 
annual game dinner, given by John B. Drake, of the 
Chicago Grand Pacific Hotel; included the following: 
Blue Points. Soup—Venison, hunter style; game broth, 
Fish—Trout, black bass. Boiled—Leg of mountain sheep, 
ham of bear, venison tongue, buffalo tongue. Roast— 
Loin of buffalo, mountain sheep, wild goose, quail, red- 
head duck, jack rabbit, blacktail deer, coon, canvasback 
duck, English hare, bluewing teal, partridge, widgeon, 
brant, saddle of venison, pheasants, mallard duck, prairie 
chicken, wild turkey, spotted grouse, black bear, oppos- 
sum, leg of elk, woodduck, sandhill crane, ruffed grouse, 
cinnamon bear. Broiled—Bluewing teal. jacksnipe, 
blackbirds, reed birds, partridge, pheasants, quail, butter- 
ball duck, English snipe, rice birds, redwing starling, 
marsh birds, plover, gray squirrel, buffalo steak, rabbits, 
venison steak. Wntrees—Antelope steak, rabbit braisé, 
fillet of grouse, yenison cutlet, ragout of bear, hunter 
style; oyster pie. Salads—Shrimp, prairie chicken, 
celery. Ornamental dishes—Pyramid of game, en Belle- 
vue, Boned duck, au naturel: Pyramid of wild goose 
liver in jelly, The coon out at night. Boned quail, in 
plumage, Redwing starling on tree. Partridge in nest. 
Prairie chicken en socle. Among the guests was Long 
John Wentworth, who had been present at the first dinner, 
thirty-one years ago, 


_ A Puenactous Coon.—Malvern, Ark.—A young man 
in this neighborhood, a few mornings since, put his little 
brother upon his horse and sent him to the branch near 
the stable to water. Soon the boy came back running 
the horse, and said that a coon came down the bank of 
the branch while the horse was drinking, and jumped 
upon the log beside him and bit and scratched the horse 
so that it nearly threw him off in trying to get out of the 
branch and up the bank, The young man looked at the 
horse and found the blood trickling from several rakes 
and scratches on one of its forelegs. He and the little 
boy went to the branch, taking a large dog with them. 
The dog followed the track of the coon and boon came up 
with it and gave battle, and after a few moments’suc- 
ceeded in killing it. But after the coon was dead the dog 
could not get rid of it, the coon having seized him by the 
under lip and would not let go even after life was extinct. 
The young man tried to get the coon’s jaws open but 
could not, so he cut the head off and the dog went to the 
house with the coon’s head hanging to its lip. After go- 
ing to the house the young man tried again to pry the 
jaws open, but finally was compelled to unjoint the head 
before he could succeed in getting it loose:-—LEW WILLOW, 


THAT Put BraR.—The Cleveland Leader reports: The 
sequel to the story of Rosa Megchael’s terrible death from 
an attack by a bear was presented in the Common Pleas 


Court yesterday. Suit was brought by Henry Dornbrak, | 


her administrator, against Patrick W. Curran, the owner 
of the bear, to recover $10,000 damages for the death of 
the child. The petition sets forth that Curran was the 
owner of a ferocious black bear, which he knew was 


liable at any time to break from his confinement and in-’ 


jure persons. Curran is said to have neglected to take 
any precautionary measures, despite the fact that only 
last June a man was fiercely attacked and seriously in- 
jured by the bear, On Oct. 25 Rosa Megchael, while in 
the yard at No. 1000 Sheriff street, fell a victim to the 
ferocity of the animal and was almost instantly killed. 
The affair is charged to Curran’s alleged carelessness, and 
he is asked to pay adequate damages: 


FEEDING TIME OF QUAIL,—In. your last issue “J. M. W.” 
asks’ for theories in regard to where quail may be found 
at certain periods of the day. Ihave observed that before 
frost has come quail seek thei feeding grounds at day- 
light; but when heavy white frosts occur they do not run 


until the sun has caused them to vanish. After féeding | 


in the morning quail retire to cover, staying sheltere 
there until the waning of the afternoon, when they again 
feed; after this, if early yet, they may take to shelter, as 
Lhave found them do, Now they will go to open field 
and with heads in and tails out rest’ for the night. These 
aremy theories and if wrong I hope soon to be enlight- 
ened by some more accurate observer.—ONOJUTTA (Juni- 
ata county, Pa.). 


SHORE BrRD NOMENCLATURE.—Taunton, Mass., Nov. 


2'7.—I have read with considerable pleasure the contribu- 


tions to the subject of shore bird nomenclature. Every 
year Ispend several weeks on Cape Cod, and my experi- 
ence has been gathered in gunning and talking with Cape 
Cod gunners from Monomoy Point to Provincetown and 
from Chatham to Wood’s Holl. With the addition of the 
fact that on the south shore the greater yellowlegs is 
called (probably on. account of its peculiar’ whistle) the 
“cu-cu,” Iny experience coincides with J. OC. Cahoon’s 
in every way, and I was much pleased to see so complete 
a paper on 6 Bubject.—COHANNET, — 


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AN ODD SHOT AT GROUSE. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 
I notice a statement in a recent 


number of your good 
paper that ruffed grouse are scarce in Maine this 


year: i 


again and he soon gave us another chance and I brought 
him down. You can tell at once when they are wounded; 


you have a good shot next time. I ran in to about 70yds. 


and put an Express hollow bullet into his ribs, when he » 


fell over. 


Then I went close up and put a bullet through’ 
his head, 


One day two of the Kaffirs following on the spoor of a: 
troop of buffalo, got two dead buffalo, killed by lions:' 
Is taih 
r took another direction (he ’ 


they followed on to the Ore shot a big buffalo, 
began to bellow and one Ka 


they go no further, but stand and roar continuously, and” 


tetnirned a f twelfth annual hunt | says by accident, but the fact is he was afraid of the’ 
Rpt uae Wer ne Hate EER buffalo), The other boy (an old hunter) was going to give ' 


in the Maine woods and can report that I not only never 
found ruffed grouse half so abundant as this year, but 


| 


heard everywhere that I went similar reports from others. | 


My own hunting was done, as always, in Piscataquis 
county, but I talked with sportmen, lumbermen and 
farmers in many places, and all gave the same testimony. 
So plentiful were the birds and so tame that weshot them 
every day with our Winchesters, and of course taking 
nothing but head shots. With asmall dog and shotgun 
one could on almost any day of my hunt have bagged in 
a short time all he could carry, When I left Brownville 
the storekeepers were paying but eight cents apiece for 
them, and they were selling in Bangor (s0 I was told) at 
25 cents a pair. Every small boy who could command 
any kind of a gun and a few cents for ammunition was 
bringing in partridges. 

Singularly enough, for the first time in many years I 
did not see a single ‘‘spruce” partridge, though this may 
be no proof that they were scarcer than usual. 

While I am speaking of grouse I may as well tell of the 
singular way in which I killed one finespecimen last year 
and of which Ihave often thought when reading your 
ever entertaining ‘‘That reminds me” column. 

I was returning to camp unsuccessful from a deer hunt 
on the head waters of Ebeeme River, when a few feet 
from the path I saw a noble cock partridge standing with 
ruff and crest erect, as lovely a sight as one could wish. 
My weapon was a Winchester .45-60, the bullet of which, 
if it struck the body of the bird, would leave it a shape- 
less and worthless mass of mingled feathers and flesh. I 
wanted that bird and aimed at the neck and fired. The 
bird simply settled a little in the leaves but made no other 
motion whatever, and I supposed I had not touched it. 
Its settling so in the leaves piqued my curiosity and I ad- 
vanced to it without firing a second shot. To my amaze- 
ment it did not stir, and yet its eye, turned full wpon me, 
was bright, and every moment I thought it must surely 
take wing. In a moment more, however, the membrane 
half closed over the eye, and I saw thatthe bird was dying. 
I picked it up, but could find no feather ruffled and on its 
whole body no trace of blood or of the slightest wound, 
Wondering if it were not a case of actually scaring the 
bird to death, I arrived at camp and again, assisted by the 
cook of a lumber crew operating near, I examined the 
bird with all possible care, Mut without finding any trace 
of wound, save one tiny speck of blood which somehow 
appeared on one of my fingers after handling the bird. It 
was altogether too fine a specimen to waste and I pro- 
ceeded to carefully skin it and only then discoyered the 
cause of death. On the lower part of the back where the 
skin is stretched tight over the bone a very small red spot 
appeared when the skin was removed, and on careful dis- 
section a tiny fragment of lead, no larger than half the 


head of a pin, was found, which had passed directly through 


the spine and had cut the spinal cord. 

Whether sone intervening twig or fine knot had split 
off this particle of lead from the bullet or not I cannot 
say, but a more beautiful specimen for skinning and the 
taxidermist’s art was never seen than I obtained with my 
big Winchester, and the bird now occupies a post of honor 
in my house and looks ashe did when I first. saw him, full 
of life and beauty in his native woods, C. H. Ams. 

Boston, Mass., November, 1886. 


HUNTING IN THE TRANSVAAL.--I. 


ABIE, Lydenberg Gold Fields, South Africa, July 29.— 

\ I had a present to-day of.a watch dog bitch and one 
suppy; | am going to improve the breed and raise deer- 
ounds. What we require most is the foxhound to follow 
wounded game, and to improve our breed of pointers. 
There is not a foxhound in the Transvaal. With good 
dogs we are able to keep our larder stocked. We are 
often very hard pushed for powder, which comes very 
high. I have been back four weeks from my hunting 
trip. I had a first-class hunting trip; killed 65 head in 10 
days. Robert could not get away atthesame time. I 
took Beck, my old mate, and about 20 Kaffirs and pack ox. 
We left the wagon and oxen 38 days from here and walked 


from the wagon 5 days into the fly country, with pack ox 


and boys to carry beef out. We killed 5 giraffes, 2 lions, a 
buffalo gnu (what we call blue wildebeest), koodoo-zebra, 
hartebeest, wild boar, impallah, and a riet-bok, but were 


unlucky in not seeing black rhinoceros or white, although 


the spoor was plentiful. When we got to the game we 
made acamp. Beck took one good boy and I one—yery 
small though—so that we shouldn’t get lost. The style of 
hunting is this: To go away at sunrise in different direc- 
tions and look for game. When we find, if it be a troop, 
fire and follow on as fast as we can; we get another shot, 


| tear on again, never look at the dead ones, but leg it as 


best we can, until we feel satisfied, then come back and 

et the dead ones. One day I had 4 boys with me and 

illed out of atroop of 7 giraffes 8, and wounded 2 so 
badly that, had it not been sundown, I’m sure we could 
have bagged 5. The 4 Kaffirs only got 1 bullet in, and 
that was into a wounded one Iran past and wouldn’t 
waste another shot on. When I pulled up shirt and 
trousers were soaking with perspiration. It is certainly 
very hard work shooting on foot, but you get into such 
splendid condition. Although you. may be knocked up at 
night, in the morning you are as fresh as a daisy, and 
have a rousing appetite. The Kaffirs are very poor shots; 
except the game is within 40 yards they are bound to 
miss, and they have no idea of a running shot, 

The lions were swarming; nearly every day the boys 
would see two, three or four. I only saw one and killed 
him. He has a good skin and splendid mane; a very old 
fellow and fatas a pig. He got our wind and was trot- 
ting off, so we trotted after him, knowing that he would 
stand, look back and give us.a good shot. They go very 
leisurely. 


it a finishing shot, when a big lion came bounding out, 
and caught the buffalo by the nose and threw him down 
and stood on him, The boy fired at the lion but missed) 


and was just looking about where to cnt next when’ he 
sees the lion come on again. He fired and missed again; 
the lion runs off. The boy comes to the camp for some 
of the other boys to assist him, but it got dark and they 
lost the place. , 
Thad three young boys with me that day, and we fol- 


The boys were very determined to find the camp, and we’ 
walked for three hours after sundown, Just by accident 
we came to near the dead buffalo, and to hear the lions 
feeding and fighting and roaring was well worth a long 
walk and a sleep out, 
The boys would go no further. They made half a dozen 
big fires and we slept in the center. We had had:no 
water since the forenoon, and nothing to eat since before 
sunrise. 
making, it was terrible, I proposed to go nearer and sit 
up a tree and listen and perhaps get a shot, but my boys 
wouldn’t hear of it. It does not matter for lions or 
plenty of wood. The hyenas are strange animals, they 
are in hundreds round your camp every night, howling 
and laughing, and to a stranger very alarming; they are 
fierce-looking and come within a few yards, but are great 
cowards. 
the dogs are much smaller. The lions ate our pack ox, 
but it was through the carelessness of two boys,#o Ilmade 
them pay £8 between them; we intended killing it on 
getting home, as it would have died from the fly. Five 
dogs we took down are dead already. Beck enjoyed him- 
self immensely and shot well. W. 

For the foregoing extracts 
indebted to a Canadian correspondent. | 


HINTS TO TRAPPERS. 


Macnaughton’s Sons, fur commission merchants, 79 
Spring street, New York. They will be found useful to 
one who may wish to preserve furs. 

Cased Skins.—Ermine, fisher, foxes, lynx, martin, mink, 
opossum, otter, skunk, must be ‘‘cased,” that is, not cut 


inside out (like a glove) over the body of the animal, leay- 
ing the pelt side out. Then, after scraping, cleaning and 
drying, turn the skin back again while it issoft and easily 
managed, leaving the fur side out, Then puta thin board 


skin to its fullest extent, bub not so much as to make the 
fur thin. Too much stretching spreads the fur over a 


A liberal supply of good boards should be kept on hand. 
Stand or hang in a dry, airy, shady place. Keep out of 
sun, away from fire and smoke. Remove board when faitly 
dry. Never use bent sticks, bows or anything irregular 
in shape or that yields. When the above are ‘‘opened” 
they have a Southern appearance that lessens the value 
greatly. 

. Open Skins.—Badger, bear, beaver, cats, raccoon, 
wolves, wolverine, must be ‘‘open,” that is, cut open up 
the belly from rump to head. After scraping, cleaning 
and drying, stretch a uniformly oblong shape to the 
fullest extent of the skin, but not so much as to make the 
fur thin. When thoroughly dry, trim off legs, shanks, 
flippers and any little pieces that spoil appearance of skin, 
but leave on heads and noses. 

Beaver are sometimes stretched almost round, but ap- 
pear very much better stretched oblong. Value by the 
skin, never by the pound. They rapidly lose heavily in 
weight. They bring most sold by the skin. 

Muskrats must be ‘cased,” but with fur side in. Chop 
off the tails asexplained. Skin atthe nose and make 
rumps square. Round tails have less value and do not 
sell well. Muskrats must not be injured by shot or spear- 
ing. Trap them. 

Skins that have dried without proper care can be treated 
same as fresh, green skins. Otherwise they have no 
value. Dissolve a handful of common salt in a pail of 
fresh water and apply frequently with brush or rag (to 
pelt side only, as it spoils the appearance to wet the fur) 
until the pelt becomes perfectly soft, Then handle as ex- 
plained. The same with ‘‘open” skins. 

Trap Furs.—Spearing tears the pelt. Shot cuts the pelt 
and shaves off the fur. Both do bad injury and lessen 
selling price. Do not cure with alum or salt. It injures’ 
them for dressing and spoils their sale. Do not dry skins 
ata fire or in the sun or in smoke. It often burns them, 
when they then spoil and ruin on being dressed, Dry in 
the open air where shady, Meaty skins often ‘*‘burn,” The 
meat and fat onthem ‘‘heats” and ‘“‘burns” them, and they 
then go to pieces and rot on being dressed. Skins should 
be attended to at once, when fresh, and every particle of 
fat and flesh removed when it can be done easily and 
without tearing or injuring the pelt, Too much warmth 
curls and spoils. the top fur or hair. 
any kind; dry and stretch as explained. Do not stretch 
out the noses and make them pointed, It gives a South- 
ern appearance and lessens value. Do not cut off heads, 
ears or noses, or mutilatein any way. tt lessens value 
and injures sale, Remove as much of bone from tail ‘as 
possible, otherwise the tail rots. 
clean and smooth asa piece of paper. Skunk with the’ 
white stripe (or any portion) shaved out, blackened or 
tampered with must be collected at half price. 
Fur-bearing animals must not be killed till they have 
at least a fair growth of fur. Stop trapping as soon in 


He stood at about 100yds., and my little boy | early spring as the fur begins to shed or becomes thin or 


with my Martin fired close to my ear the very instant I] a little faded. These too early or too late caught furs are 


was pulling the trigger of the Express, and T missed him; a disgrace to fur trappers and collectors and a wasteful, 


of course the boy also missed, However, we ran on" worthless slaughter, 


lowed a wounded giraffe too long and lost our whereabouts. ' 


from a private letter we are- 


The pelt should be as ' 


Lion goes away and the boy goes up and cuts off the tail,’ 


I couldn't describe the row the brutes were ° 


hyenas as long as you can make a fire, and thereisalways | 


The wild dogs can drive them off a carcass and 


HE following instructions are furnished by Wm. - 


open. In skinning, cut at the rump, and turn the skin ~ 


inside the skin, cut the natural shape of it, stretching the © 


large surface and makes it thin and lacking in richnéss. | 


Never stuff furs ef - 


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(Dzc. 2, 1886, 


DEER IN THE NORTH WOODS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 
Having returned from a camp out on the Beaver River 
in the Adirondacks, I will report in relation to the same 
and the working of our present game law. The first half 
of last month was spent in exploring the country north 
and west of Moose Lake, taking in Twitchell Lake and the 
country drained by its outlet. Until recently this section 
has been noted for its abundance of game, chiefly owing 
to its being inaccessible for most parties to reach by the 
ordinary way of travel, Deer could be seen at all times 
of day during the summer or fall months feeding in and 
around the lakes and many ponds, and the trout were so 
ead that the sport often became monotonous within a 
ew hours. That the above was not an illusion may be 
seen in old sign still in existence, too deeply imprinted by 
well worn paths and the cropping off of brush and foliage 
to be soon obliterated, But what a change. I visited 
Twitchell on the 13th of last month and found that aroad 
at no small cost had been opened from the South Fork 
seyen miles over to the lake. 


supply of skiffs, jacks, etc., in store, and several times 
during the day I heard the baying of hounds on the hills 
south of the lake in pursuit of game, The next morning 
I took the trail and came out to the South Fork, scarcely 
seeing the track of a deer around the lake or on my way 
out. In fact that whole country has been completely 
stripped of its game, but not by the still-hunter, as there 
is not a camp in all that section, 

. After this I tried still-hunting on the leaves. Let us 
now. see how this law works. I go several hundred miles 
in October for a few days’ recreation, Itis dry, warm 
weather, and the ground is covered with a coating of 
crisp leaves and sticks. After jumping up some half 
dozen deer, and firing at each as they run, from one to 
five shots, just owing to the distance off when first seen, 
and to the density of the woods, I succeed in bagging one. 
Several others are hit, some quite hard, but they all scurry 
away on the dry leaves, mix up where tracks are plenty 
and I soon lose the trail, give them up and go for others. 
Now. Ihave no chance for a choice, I take the first one 
presenting @ shot, be itlarge or small. Well, I skin out 
and hang up the saddle, replenishing my larder from the 
fore quarters. The weather turns damp and muggy, and 
the green flies swarm, the saddle will spoil if kept wrap- 

ed in the hide, and if opened will be covered with fly 

lows in an hour’s time, A week later, after shooting at 
several more, another small one is secured, shot through 
one ham; and is hung upto dry. After several mors run- 
ning shots a third oneis secured, By this time the first 
saddle is so near spoiled, that I dare not risk it three 
days on the road in transportation. So I take the last one 
killed, telling a neighbor where he can find a stale 
saddle at the camp, and by going a mile east can find 
what the pine martin, ravens and venison birds have left 
of the second one. 

Now I claim that this summer hunting for deer is all 
wrong. True, the quota can be filled, but in doing so a 
wasteful extermination must necessarily follow. To 
compel a man to hunt (if at all) upon the leaves, wound- 
ing and losing three deer to get one, isashame. A horse 
will trot a mile in less than two and one-half minutes. It 
takes a vital shot to kill a deer in twice thattime. Ifyou 
wound a deer it is going as fast and far as its strength 
will permit. If it lives only one minute it is capable of 

utting at least one-third of a mile between it and the 
sali The question is, how many hunters are expert 
enough to follow a deer for that distance. on" dry leaves; 
or how many would think of doing it if they could? 
Secondly, it gives the hunter no choice whatever to pick 
out his game. He is compelled to-take that presented as 
he hunts through the woods looking for any and all. 
Third, it is killed at a time of year when it can neither be 
kept, transported home, nor utilized to any advantage. 
No other State in the Union has, I believe, so inconsistent 
a game law as this. The clause limiting the number to 
three deerisallright. Butif it allows the killing of three, 
why not allow the sportsman to ship them home for use? 
and if it is lawful to kill three in August, September or 
October, when it is doubtful about keeping even one, 
would it be any worse for the hunter to wait and kill his 
three deer in November when it could all he saved? I 
think not. In fact, I never thought it economical in any 
sense of the word to hunt deer except on a good snow, 
then the fawns are all weaned and bucks and does are in 
prime condition. A good snow is very. essential in assist- 
img one to pick out, follow and get a shot at a nice buck 
instead of a small doe or fawn, and more essential still is 
it when a deer is wounded, as it can then be followed up 
and secured by asecond shot. Thus he is quite sure of 
securing the three first deer shot at, or at least seriously 
wounded, and those only that he cares to bag, while on 
the other hand he is groping, as it were, in the dark, 
shooting at and wounding several undesirable specimens 
to slip away and die where he succeeds in bagging one. 
Tam acquainted with no still-hunter that ever preferred 
October to November for hunting deer. To have the 
time extended for one month, or the latter month sub- 
stituted in the place of the former, would in my opinion 
be sanctioned by every still-hunter throughout the State, 
and at the same time save at least one-half the number of 
deer placed hors de combat during October, as the law 


now stands. Cap Loox, 
FREWSBURG, N. Y., Nov. 9. 
THE SITUATION IN MAINE, 


if is pleasing to note that the position of the FOREST 

AND STREAM on the Maine game warden murder is 
being fully sustained by the entire newspaper press of 
that State. If ever an incident—a tragedy—was making 
public opinion, itis that one. The Portland Transcript, 
one of the most Poet journals in the State, and one 
having a wide circulation, says editorially: ‘“The cold- 
blooded murder of the two game wardens at Wesley is 
the legitimate outcome of the lawless opposition to the 

reservation of game which exists in various parts of the 
State, and which has hitherto shown itself in many out- 
rages perpetrated on those whose duty it is to enforce the 
game laws, It culls for the vigorous action of the State 
authorities to insure the arrest and punishment of the 
perpetrators of the crime, The lawless element must be 
taught that the game laws, enacted for the good of the 
whole community, are not to be set at naught by those 
who would exterminate the wild animals of our forests 
for the sake of temporary and petty gain. * * * 


Two houses for the ac-. 
commodation of summer guests had been erected, with a- 


the hunting season the pursuit of game is open to all who 
choose to engage in itin a proper manner. All have an 
equal chance, but those who unlawfully hunt the deer 
with dogs, which drive them from the State, are not con- 
tent with this, but are as reckless and selfish as those 
fishermen who blow up the fish with dynamite and thus 
slaughter more than they can use,” iat 

The Lewiston Jowrnal and the Portland Press are both 
equally outspoken in their denunciation of the terrible 
crime, and in this they are closely followed by the 
Augusta and Bangor papers. It is now understood that 
Governor-elect Bodwell will, in his inaugural, call 
especial attention to the persecution of those who attempt 
to enforce the game laws, and also to the value'of the fish 
and game to the people of the State. And it is ex- 
pected that he will recommend further legislation in’ the 
direction most needed—in the way that shall lead to the 
more perfect enforcement of the admirable code of laws 
already on the statute book. He will, it is understood 
from good authority, touch upon the yalue of the sum- 
mer visitors to the State, and will mention the fact that 
it is the fish and the game which may or may not exist in 
the State which forms the chief attraction. The fish and 
game may exist in abundance suiticient for the reason- 
able sportsman, who desire to fish and hunt in the proper 
season, but it will be exterminated if left to the poacher, 
which it is almost impossible to reach under the stinted 
Picea which now prevail for the enforcement of the 

aws. ‘To say nothing of Governors past, it is now hoped 

that Maine has one who is not lukewarm on the subject 
of fish and game protection. Itis also believed that the 
inaugural will contain a recommendation that Jegislation 
put a stop to the foolish killing of game and birds that 
annually takes place in the eiecaltea shooting matches at 
Thanksgiving time. 

So it is plain that the prospects are excellent for first- 
class legislation in the way cf the enforcement of an ex- 
cellent list of game and fish protective laws in about the 
only State where there is enough of the nobler game fish 
and larger ganie left to be worth protecting. If Maime 
should create an extra warden to attend to about every 
poacher who will dare to go down there from any other 
State next season with the tention of breaking the fish 
and game laws it will tickle the FOREST AND STREAM im- 
mensely. Besides if some legislation should be made that 
should look toward the lumber camps in winter, where it 
is usual to serve dried wp moose and deer meat to the 
poor French Canadian laborers as often as it can be caught, 
why this would give the poor fellow who does the catch- 
ine a chance to make the acquaintance of a game warden 
in the season of deep snows, when itis easier to catch 
moose and deer than it is to chop logs. The proprietor of 
the lumber camp may also be made to feel that the State 
has appropriated money enough to enable the game 
warden to make hima social call several times during 
the winter. Then it is also possible that the Tobique 
Indians who infest the borders of Maine for the sake of 
crusting deer may be made to feel that there is a power 
able to reach them, even when the snow is the deepest 
and the crusting the yery best. Ic is alla question of the 
means to do it with, and the noble moose, deer and cari- 
bou, and the gamy trout and salmon of Maine will be 
preserved for the future pleasure of everybody who is 
willing to fish and hunt within reasonable bounds, Give 
the present able and earnest Commissioners of Maine the 
money and some of the first woodsmen in the State will 
suddenly turn game protectors, And woe be to the To- 
bique Indian, the lumberman or Boston or New York 
poacher when such a woodsman gets on their tracks. It 
is only a question of the money to. pay that woodsman 
with, and Maine can afford to grantit. It will provea 
mighty paying investment, and the returns from summer 
visitors will come back in millions of dollars. It is an 
absolute truth that Maine’s fish and game can easily be 
made worth far more to the people of that State than her 
lumber, “4 

McFarlan, one of the game warden murderers, has 
crept into his own town and surrendered himself to the 
officers, and he is now confined in Machias jail. Itseems 
to be generally thought by his neighbors that as he did 
not actually do the shooting he will escape punishment; 
but the fact of his being in the company of Graves, who 
did the shooting, and the fact of his hidimg with him for 
several days, will be used against him by the prosecution. 
One report says that he was heard by the ee who saw the 
shooting to urge Graves to shoot. If the boy swears to 
this in court, McFarlan must suffer the punishment of an 
accomplice. The murder has set the true animus of the 
section where it took place intoa blaze, and there are 
newspaper accounts of the terrorizing of the friends of 
the game laws by their neighbors of a contrary belief. 
There are accounts of the tying of a boy’s hands behind 
him and taking of his gun away for the reason of daring 
to be in the woods gunning; and accounts of firing four 
or five rifle shots very close to a boy who had been cutting 
hoop poles. These boys are understood to be sons of those 
friendly to the enforcement of the game laws. 

SPECIAL. 


ARKANSAS GAME Norrs.—Malvern, Ark.—Game of all 
kind except quail is scarce in this neighborhood. In- 
mediately after the first of September, the dogs are turned 
loose and every deer in the hills is driven to the swamps 
in the eastern and southern part of the State, and we 
hardly ever see the sign of one after the first two or three 
weeks of September, There are a few turkeys, but they 
are very shy and hard to find. We had a cold spell about 
the first week in November, and a good many ducks and 
geese came from the north and furnished good sport along 
the rivers and bayous for a few days, but the weather 
since has been warmer and they have gone again, Quail 
are yery plenty in the woods and fields and furnish the 
surest means of sport we have. Wolves have’been very 
numerous this fall and haye destroyed large numbers of 
sheep and hogs. The farmers have poisoned them upon 
every opportunity until they are becoming beautifully 
less. Probably they have kept the deer from increasing 
much during the summer, A hunter a few miles north 
of here, a few days ago, killed a very large a of the 
cat kind, which the hunters generally pronounce to be a 
Mexican lion.—LEw WILLOW. 


ATLANTICVILLE, L. L, Nov. 26.—A young swan was 
shot and killed by one of the Jackson gunners to-day, It 
was a beautiful specimen and I believe the first swan that 
has ever been shot in the waters of Shinnecock Bay.— 


In ! Oup GUNNER. 


law and became judges, 


THE CANADIAN BACK LAKES. 
[Concluded from page 845.] 
I SOON relieved the canoe of her load, and while doing 
so a man came down to the shore and kindly lent me 
a hand, He said he had a small tent close by, and had 
heen here for a fortnight fishing. The trolling for mas- — 
calonge was excellent; had killed a great many fish, some 
large ones; a day or two before he had caught one that 
weighed over 25lbs., and that morning he had got hold 
of a monster, but it had broken away from him after a 
severe struggle. From his account, and also from what 
I heard from others, I should say that this part of Stur- 
eee Lake, the reach between Fenelon Falls and Sturgeon 
oint, must in the proper season be a very paradise for 
those fond of mascalonge fishing. I found that I was 
three miles from the hotel, and thinking that the wind 
would go down with the sun, and as it was full moon, I 
determined not to pitch my tent but wait, as it was about 
half past five, and paddle around tothe hotel by moonlight. 
On the rising ground above the lake shore was a nice 
brick farm house, built beside a large old rambling 
wooden one, with verandahs around it, but evidently un- 
occupied and falling to ruins, I went up to the farm and 
got my milk pail filled, and the puppy and I made a 
hearty supper of bread and nice sweet milk. At the farm 
I had seen the owner for a moment, and he now came 
down to the lake shore, and, lighting his pipe, we sat to- 
gether on a log and talked for an hour and a half. We 
then adjourned to the fisherman’s camp near by and 
talked for another hour, by which time it was 9 o'clock, 
and the wind instead of falling had rather increased, 
which made paddling to the hotel that night quite an im- 
possibilty, The farmer said, ‘You have not put up your 
tent; you had better come up to the house and have a 
bed,” .‘‘Thank you,” I said, ‘‘but I can’t leave my traps 
lying about on the lake shore all night with no one near 
them, so I will sleep in the canoe.” ‘Well, you know 
best. You are welcome to the bed, but I must say sleep- 
ing 11 a Canoe seems to me a queer way cf taking pleasure. 
Good night,” 


I pulled the canoe a little way from the shore, stood my 
dunnage bag up near one end, spread the fly of the tent 
over it and each end of the canoe, the height of the bag 
raising it sufficiently, spread my blankets in the bottom, 
slipped under and lay down with the puppy at my feet; 
and slept without moving till six next morning. On 
waking I found it a beautiful still morning and the lake 
quite smooth. So loading the canoe I paddled round to 
the hotel in time for breakfast. 

In talking to the owner of the farm the evening 
before I remarked the old wooden house, and asked him 
to whom it had belonged. He said, “This is the 
old Langton homestead. J purchased the farm from Mr, 
Langton when he left it. You of course know that he 
afterward became Auditor General. But he did not 
understand farming. And he got men to act as foremen 
for him who had been only accustomed to cultivating a 
few acres of land in Ireland. They Enew nothing of the 
country and its ways, nor of farming on a large seale, 
and they could not make it answer. The present owner 
of the property, however, I heard, had been most success- 
ful, and now owned over 300 acres there, this being one 
of the finest farms in that part of the country. And 
certainly the appearance of the large and comfortable 
brick house he had built, with the commodious barns and 
the number of fine cattle seen, would tend to corroborate ~ 
the'statement; but he was a practical farmer, and the 
evening I was there his wife and daughters were milking 
the cows themselves, Forty years ago there were only 
about three families, all gentle people, who had settled 
on the shores of Sturgeon Lake, the Langtons, the Den- 
nistowns and the Dunsfords. It was then only access- 
ible by Peterboro, and a long water carriage from there; 
and it was verily in the backwoods in every sense of the 
term. After a trial of afew years they all left, finding 
the thing virtually impracticable, came out to the front 
again and adopted the various professions, some took to 
Mr. Langton became Auditor 
General, and soon. How different that same part of the 
country is now. It is tapped by railways from Lake 
Ontario at three or four different points, and has many 
fast and comfortable steamboats running all over the 
waters where, when these families settled there, was 
only seen the bark and log canoe. The journey to the 
front (meaning any of the towns on Lake Ontario), which 
then used to take days, can now be made in a few hours. 
Had those early settlers been able to pierce the future, 
and could they have known what the present state of the _ 
country and the present value of their farms would he, 
they might not have given them up as they did and fled 
back to a better settled portion. 


My friend from Toronto joined me at the hotel on 
Saturday evening, by boat from Lindsay, but by some 
blundering a canoe which was to have been sent from 
Lindsay to meet him, did not turn up, so we were com- 
pene to wait at the hotel till Monday morning, when he 

ad to go back by the steamer to Lindsay for it, On his 
return we started down the lake in the afternoon for 
Emily Creek, about four miles on the south shore, ex- 
pecting to get someshooting therein the evening and next 
morning, but the wind which still blew freshly from the 
west, made the lake too rough to cross to the south shore, 
so we were obliged tocamp on the north shore opposite the 
creek, and lost the evening shoot. The next morning we 
were up long before daylight and crossed the lake, but 
the shooting proved very poor. There were few ducks, 
and these were wild and flying high, which made our 
bag a very scrry one, We returned to camp, had break- 
fast, and decided to follow the creek about twelve miles 
up to Emily Lake, in which it takes its rise, Crossing 
the lake to breakfast, my friend killed anice mascalonge, 
which made a very welcome addition to the meal. By | 
the time we had breakfasted, struck camp and loaded the 
canoe, the forenoon was well advanced, 

We crossed the lake, which was pretty rough for our 
loaded canoes, safely, but only by careful paddling, and 
went up the creek about six miles, where, finding a nice 
camping place, we decided to remain for the evening and 
see if any ducks few up ordown. Nota bird was seen in 
the eyening, which led us to doubt if there were many at 
the lake, and what my friend was told by a young farmer 
who shot a good deal, decided us not to go on the remain- 
ing six miles in the morning, but to return to the mouth 
of the creek again and try the evening and morning 
shooting there. This we did, but without any success, 
the ducks being as scarce and wild as on Tuesday morp- 


— 


1880) 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


365 


ing. I understand that they had been shot ee deal 
there for the previous fortnight, which had driven them 
away and made them wild. Good_ bags, however, had 
then been made, There is a very nice camping place at 
the mouth of the creek on the west side, and the trolling 
on the bay is said to be good. ia 

This brought us to Thursday, and we decided to return 
up the lake and try the shooting at the mouth of Scugog 
River, where it enters Sturgeon Lake. We had a stiff 
paddle up the lake, stopping at the hotel at Sturgeon Point, 
where we had dinner, and afterward went on to Pleasant 
Point, about three miles westward and on the south shore, 
and about a mile from the mouth of Scagog River. This 
is a nice, high, dry bank, overlooking nearly the whole 
lake both up and down, and also facing the reach which 
leads 10 Fenelon Falls, It is surrounded by pine trees 
and has a short, close turf, which makes it one of the 
most pleasant and favorite camping places on the lake; 
but this evening we had it all to ourselves. It being now 
the middle of September, the mere pleasure camping 
parties had all left and there happened to be no other 
shooters there. 

Friday morning broke with a strong N,W,. wind blow- 
ing, which bronght such a heavy sea into the shore that 
getting off in a canoe was impossible, so we had to pass 
the time on shore as best we could. To help to do so we 
took a stroll with the pup through the neighboring woods 
to look for partridges. The puppy took to hunting 
famously and was very biddable, hunting round and 
round you but never going far from the gun. We found 
some birds, but the foliage was so dense that it was im- 

ossible to see them in time to shoot. The next day, 
Paurday: my friend had to leave Lindsay (almost ten 
miles from camp) for Toronto, so, as the wind had fallen, 
we struck camp and paddled up the river to that town. 
We reached it at one, and I went right on up the river 
bound for Lake Seugog, ten miles further, while my friend 
took the train to Toronto; and I was again allalone. It 
was half past one when I left the town, and at half past 
four I calculated that I could not be very far from Scugog 
Lake, but as it was forty-one years since I had been there 
before, on which occasion I had been paddled by an 
Indian right through from Bobcagean to Port Perry, I 
could not determine my whereabouts exactly. <As the 
evening, however, was coming on apace, and as I was 
now again single-handed, I felt that it was time to be 
getting into camp somewhere. ; 

Where I was the river was bordered on each side by 
wide and dense beds of wild rice, through which I could 
not force the loaded canoe, so I anxiously looked out for 
a landing place as I paddled slowly along. At last, on 
the east side of the river, came to a small opening 
through the rice bed, which led to a grassy bank, and I 
quickly shoved the canoe ashore, and set to work to get 
up my tent and make preparations for the night. It 
turned out afterward that I was only about one and a half 
miles from the lake, and if Thad only gone about one- 
eighth of a mile further to a point of woods on the other 
side of the river, I would have found the nicest camping 
ground between Lindsay andthe lake, Lintended to have 
gone on to the lake next morning, Sunday, Sept. 19, but 
when I awoke the pattering of the rain on the tent gave 
me notice of a probable wet day,and the probability 
turned outa very wet reality, for a worse or wetter day 
I think I never passed undera tent. I kept the stove 
hard at work, and was quite comfortable till about three 
in the afternoon, when a heavy black cloud came over 
from the west (accompanied by a high wind), from which 
the rain descended in solid water. Shortly afterward, 
while sitting on my cartridge box (which served me as a 
chair) beside the stove, I happened to look round to the 
rear of the tent, and to my horror saw two streams of 
water coming under the ground cloth from each side and 
uniting in the center where; there beimg a low spot, a 
little Jake was soon formed. I always carry a small 
spade with me, so putting on an oilskin coat, I seized the 
spade and made a drain to the ontside, which soon cleared 
the tent of the water. This deluge was the expiring effort 
of the storm, The rain ceased shortly after, and by keep- 
ing the stove going hard by bed time things were only a 
little damp. Luckily my bedding had been piled on my 
waterproof blanket, which happened to be on a high spot 
in the tent, soit wasnot wet. And after all I slept that 
night quite dry and warm. This storm must have been 
cyclonic in its character; early in the morning when I 
awoke the wind was N, E.. and it gradually veered 
through the day to the south and west, the rain continu- 
ine allthe time and the wind blowing a gale, till about 
half past three in the afternoon, it finished up with the 
furious wind and rain squall which deluged my tent from 
N.N.W., and later in the evening the wind got around to 
due N., having during the day gone nearly all around the 
compass. ' 


The next day everything was so wet that I remained 
where 1 was to allow things to dry; and on Tuesday 
morning I struck camp and went on to Lake Scugog. 
Where the Scugog River runs out of the lake there are 
very large rice beds and a great deal of marsh and. bog, 
which looked like good ground for ducks and snipe, but 
Idid not know where to camp. Iwas paddling along 
the west shore of the lake, keeping on it, as it was the 
weather side and the water was smocth, about a mile 
from the mouth of the river, but Icould see no good 
camping ground, On the other side of the lake, however, 
which was here about half a mile wide, I ncticed a nice 
green bank in a nookin the woods, with what looked 
like a sandy beach at its foot fora facing place; so on 
the chance I put the canoe’s head for it and ran across. 

I was correct in my conjecture; it turned out the nicest 
camping place I had struck, quite sheltered from all but 
a§.W. wind, fronting right up the lake and only about a 
mile from the rice beds at the mouth of the river, I re- 
mained here till the next Sunday, having fair shooting, 
pace aly at snipe, twenty brace of which I killed on 

hursday and Friday. The first evening I went into these 
rice beds, I saw a good many snipe flying about, most of 
which seemed to pitch right into the middle of a large 
rice bed. This puzzled me, but next morning I worked 
my way to the spot, where I found that in the middle of 
the bed there was a patch of black muck about 20yds. 
square and it was on this that the birds were lighting, I 
returned to the place in the afternoon, and taking up a 
position in the rice bed, about 25yds. off, I sat in the canoe 
and killed ten brace of birds as they pitched into the place 
before leaving; and ten brace more next day. It was the 
funniest snipe shooting I had ever met with. Ribs ee 
ing into the place the snipe descended with great velocity 


SS ——— 


and I had totake them just as they topped the rice, which 
I missed some birds at first— 
shooting over them—but I soon got into the hang of the 
thing, and afterward by shooting a little under them as 
they dropped missed but few. I here made Ursa vere 

our 
at the same time into this place, three a 


was here almost 5ft, tall. 


the most Saeplee shot at snipe I had ever done. 
birds pitche 
little ahead of the fourth. I fired at one of the three just 


as they dropped behind the rice, killing the bird, and with 


the second barrel killed the last bird, but when I went to 
pick them up I found that my first barrel had killed the 


three first birds; they must have bunched together and got 


into the line of the first barrel just as I pulled the trigger, 
so that I killed the whole four snipe with the two shots. 
Sunday, Sept. 26, opened rainy and disagreeable, but 
clearing up about 10 o’clock I struck camp and paddled 
down to ends to send my game home, returning to 


the same place on Monday morning, The week’s shooting 


here had made the ducks quite scarce and wild; and as I 
was anxious to reach Port Perry, at the head of the lake, 
on Tuesday morning I started for Washburne’s Island and 
camped on it in the afternoon. 
nice camping ground; it is on the west shore of the lake, 


and behind it is a large shallow bay, a great place for the 


fall ducks when they come in. There is also all around 


it some of the best trolling ground for mascalonge in the 


lake. Here the puppy exercised some very back-handed 


retrieving. In the evening I brought in three ducks and 
4 snipe and threw them down at the side of the tent in the 
Next morning while lying in my blankets, before 


inside. 
etting up Lamused myself by making her bring me 
rom where they were lying, all the birds, one by one. 


I then jumped up and set about getting breakfast, paying 


for some time no attention either to the birds or puppy, 
but afterward in going to fold up my blankets I found one 
of the ducks and the snipe missing, She had carried 
them away and hidden them and all my efforts to find 
them or to get her to go to them were fruitless. 

The next morning I purposely left a mallard I had shot 
lying in front of the tent, and watched, and bye and bye 
Madam quietly picked it wp, went off to a bunch of rushes 
50 or 60yds, away, and deliberately hid it. It is a queer 

ropensity and I wonder if it is peculiar to the breed. 
We have all seen a dog hidea bone or a piece of meat 
that they did not want to eat just then, but picking up 
game and hiding it is quite a different thing. 

Wednesday I spent quietly-in camp, and started for 
Port Perry on Thursday morning, but on getting to the 
open lake I found the water far too rough for me, Itwas 
blowing hard from the §. W., so I had to come back and 
put my tent up again. The following morning, the wind 
having fallen, I made another start, and after a paddle_of 
sixteen niles reached Port Perry at 4 in the afternoon, 
taking the train for Toronto next morning. I killed a 
nice mascalonge on my way up. There are plenty of 
nice camping places between Washburne’s Island and 
Port Perry on both sides of the lake where good shooting 
could be had, and trolling all the way, but my time hayv- 
ing expired I did not stop at any of them. Between these 
points too one cannot go wrong for fall duck shooting, 
the lake all the way being lined with rice beds on both 
sides, which furnish them with ample feeding grounds, 

So.ended a very pleasant trip. I-shad not a great deal 
of fishing or shooting, but enough of each to keep the 
camp going; and I sent some game home, I might, i 
suppose, had I gone severely in for them, have had more 
of both; certainly of fishing, as almost every mile of the 
route was good trolling ground for mascalonge, and bass 
could be caught still-fishing. I had plenty of exercise 
and plenty of fresh air, with any quantity of the finest 
pure milk and cream, with sweet and wholesome home- 
made bread and butter, bought from the farmers’ wives 
on the route. I used to get a 2-quart pail filled with 
sweet milk-just as it came from the cow, and a quart of 
cream for 10 cents, and generally they thought it too 
much, saying I was welcome to a little cream and milk, 
they neyer missed it. Porridge and cream nearly every 
morning, followed by breakfast bacon, home made bread 
and the sweetest of butter, with sundry cups of fragrant 
coffee, make a good breakfast, and if the camper’s gun, 
trolling line and rod cannot furnish him every day with 
materials for a good dinner on this route, the blame will 
lie with himself. When next fall comes round I hope to 
make a similar trip, not perhaps exactly over the same 
ground, but on a route similar in character. Any one 
desiring to make a trip over the route I have described, 
I would recommend to go straight to Coloconk at the 
head of Balsam Lake, where the railway from Toronto 
terminates. By following the eastern shore of the lake 
to Rosedale, at its foot, they will pass through the very 
best fishing grounds in it for bass and mascalonge, 
and. will ayoid the necessity of teaming canoe and traps, 
which is always a nuisance, Fora pleasant trip I do not 
know that the rest of the route can be much improved on. 

When paddling through Hake Scugog with the old 
Indian, on the occasion I have alluded to, forty-one years 
ago, we were traveling in the night, The month being 
July we thus avoided the heat of the day. While cross- 
ing a wide bay in the middle of the night, and about half 
way over. a heavy thunder squall, with high wind and 
drenching rain burst onus. The old Indian thought that 
the canoe, a small bark one, would swamp, and he turned 
tail and made for the shore, which we reached wet to the 
skin, with the canoe half fullof water. Our matches had 
all got wet, we had no guns and no means of kindling a 
fire, so we turned the canoe up and crouched, shivering, 
under it, till daylight, which at that season fortunately 


came early. As is often the case with these summer 


thunder squalls, when it cleared up the wind went round 
to the north and it turned quite cold, anda more wretched 
and forlorn pair, with nothing to eat, it would have been 
hard to find, when we got into the canoe again to con- 
tinue on our way to Port Perry, then a hamlet witha few 
houses and a plank road leading to Whitby on Lake 
Ontario. When paddling up the lake from Washburne’s 
Island, just now, I tried to recognize the scene of this oc- 
currence, but quite failed to doso. It is so many years 
ago, and the appearance of the lake is now so changed 
from what it was then, with hardly a clearing on it, that 
it is not surprising I was not able to do so. Now it is 
lined. with beautiful farms, sloping down to its banks, and 
comfortable homesteads, and Port Perry is a thriving, 
bustling; busy town of 2,000 people, in the midst of a 
splendid agricultural country, with three trains a day to 
oronto, by two different routes—an instance of the rapid 
change which comes over a country when opened ues y 
railway communication, ’ 


This island affords very 


P, S.—Apropos of the Clumber puppy, I may say that 
since writing the above I have spent some days snipe ~ 
shooting on the Holland Marsh, near Lake Simcoe. After 
the first day she took to hunting the marsh like an old. 
setter, She never passed a bird, or failed to find a 
wounded one, and she brought me every bird that I shot. 
I killed nearly thirty brace. She never ruffled a feather, 
and if a bird was not killed dead she invariably carried it 
by one of its wings, The dead bird she took in her | 
mouth, She always hunted to the gun, was perféctly 
biddable, and a low whistle and wave of the hand would 
send her in any direction I wished. She seemed to take 
to it naturally, and, as I have said, after the first day, she 
seemed to understand exactly what was wantedand what 
s had to do, and she was seven months and one week 
old, Ww. 


Minnesota Notrss.—Pillsbury, Nov. 24.—The season 
for small game in this immediate locality has been more | 
than an average good one. Prairie chickens were more 
numerous than ever before, and some excellent bags were 
mace; in several fields large coveys were undisturbed, and 
by another year the shooting bids fair to be of the best. 
During October duck shooting was good enough tosatisfy 
anybody. I could easily bag from twelve to fifteen in 
two hours absence from my house, and that was good 
enough for me. Yesterday in a driving snow storm I 
shot a fine fat mallard, which will make an acceptable 
side dish for my Thanksgiving dinner. Hundreds upon 
hundreds of ruffed grouse have been shot in this locality 
during the past six weeks, and still the wholesale slaugh- 
ter continues. Deer hunting has been in full blast for 
the past two weeks or more, though the open season does 
not commence until Dec. 1, I presume fully 100 saddies - 
of venison are hanging within two hours walk of this 
village. I have not a word of condemnation for the 
honest settler, who at any season kills a buck or barren 
doe for his own use, but this market hunting out of 
season merits punishment. It never will be, however, 
until the last deer is killed or game wardens are ap- 
pointed and paid by the State. Rabbits are altogether 
“too numerous to mention;”’ the woods literally swarm 
with them. Squirrels are also plenty.—J. F. Locks, 


ARKANSAS AND InLInoIs.—Charleston, I]l., Nov. 26.— 
Yesterday a party of sportsmen returned from Pera 
Gould, Arkansas, after three weeks recreation. Capt. 
Win. A. Jeffries, Henry Gramsley, A, N, Bain, Dr. Mori. 
Chambers, James Skidmore, Jonathan and George Lee. 
R.5. Curd, Vol. Mount, and the cooks, Hd, Mason and Pleas 
Jones, A, N. Bain killed a two-pronged buck and Jona- 
than Lee killed a two year old doe. They killed what 
small game they could consume, as follows: Quail, squir- 
rel, ducks, rabbits and turkey; and they caught a great 
many fish, bass, goggle-eyes, newlights, catfish, buitalo 
and. gars. They reported game from fifty to seventy-five 
per cent. scarcer than it was two years ago. Game is 
very scarce about this vicinity. Quail, ruffed grouse, 
turkey, squirrel, rabbit, pinnated grouse and deer none. 
On last Saturday I was squirrel hunting three miles 
west of here and I killed seven fox squirrels. The hair 
was black on the lower half of one of them. It looked 
guite odd, one half fox and the other half black squirrel. 
1 will stuff it.—J. B. D. 


Fox SHootine.—North Ferrisburgh, Vermont.—Editor 
Forest and Stream: I see communications from some of 
the readers of FOREST AND STREAM quite frequently in 
regard to the size of shot they use. Most of those who 
write state that they use Nos. 6 and 8 and consider these 
suitable for anything, I have shot fine guns and they 
were considered fine shooters, too, but I am still looking 
for a gun that will throw No.7 or 8 shot with sufécient 
force to stop a fox at8or 10 rods. Our hunting here is 
mostly for foxes, and for loads we use from 4 to 5drs. 


good powder and from 140z. to 20z. BB drop shot in a 10- 


gauge gun. One of the leading hunters of this place has 
stopped a fox at 154 rods with such a load; the distance 
was measured, not guessed. Ruffed grouse are fairly 
plentiful this fall, but foxes and ducks are scarce. A few 
years since ducks were plenty in fall and spring, but city 
campers and pot-hunters are fast decreasing their num- 
bers and soon will be a thing of the past unless the Jaw is 
used to a better advantage than now.—TEN-BorRn. 


Maine.—Kentz’s Hill, “Me., Nov, 24.—Grouse have 
been fairly plenty this fall but unusually wild. At Bel- 
grade depot, Maine Central Railroad, last Monday, Game 
Warden J. A, Carr seized a box containing twenty-six 
grouse directed to a'firm in Boston. The shipper, Hosea 
McGuire, of Rome, was arrested and brought before Judge 
Weston and fined $135 and costs. He will pay his fine. | 
The birds had been shot by Rome hunters. Our game 
law forbids the transportation of game to other States. 
Weare in hopes that the Legislature will this winter 
enlarge appropriations for the better protection of our 
game and fish.—W. F. M. 


WILDFOWL.—Salem, Mass., Nov. 29,—There are a few 
sheldrake (I. serrator) and whistlers (B. americana), with 
some old squaws (#. glacialis) in our harbor. The 
whistlers maintain their usual reputation for shyness. 
As soon as we get a light snow the chances for rabbits in 
the towns just outside of here ought to be good, Tsaw a 
nice bunch of quail recently. They were hanging in a 

rovision store. They were well grown and plump birds. 

hey came from Topsfield,—X. Y. Z. 


CaprT. ANTHONY ELMENDORP, of Brooklyn, died of con- 
sumption at Big Springs, Texas, Nov. 19. He was born 
in Waterloo, in this State, in 1840, and went to Brooklyn 
at the age of 16. He served throughout the war and be- 
came Captain of Company G, of the Forty-eighth Regi- 
ment. Upon his return he was for 10 years captain of 
Company H, of the Twenty-third Regiment, and was 
proposed for Colonel, but four years ago his failing health 
compelled him to go west, and, with Col. A. C. Keeney, 
he bought Valley Ranch, near Big Springs. Capt. Elmen- 
dorf was a well-known sportsman and trap shot. 


A EUROPEAN PHEASANT was brought home inthe game 
bag of a Brooklyn sportsman who wasshooting on Thanks- 
iving Day in Rockland county, N. Y., in the vicinity of 
xedo Park, The bird was one of the overflow from the 
Lorillard preserves. It was two-thirds grown, in poor 
condition and plagued with hosts of white lice, 


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HUNTING AND TARGET RIFLES. 


Editor Forest and Stream: F 

I note with pleasure the communication of F. M. Wilcox in your 
issue of Nov. 18, on the subject of hunting rifles. It is_ somewhat 
refreshing to know that there are men who, although they believe 
tle muzzleloader yastly superior to the breechloader as a hunting 
weapon, yet can discuss the subjectin a temperate manner. It 
has been asserted repeatedly in FOREST AND STREAM that a round 
ball of a given diameter is much more deadly in its effects on large 
game than an elongated bullet of the same caliber. This is the 
pet theory of the muzzleloader advocates, and it has not been 
denied in any communication appearing in this journal since 1 
have been a subscriber thereto. In spite of this theory, which has 
been allowed to stand unchallenged as an invincible argument in 
favor of the muzzleloader, its sponsors gravely tell us that the 
elongated bullet will tear small game to pieces, and leave it almost 
unfit for food, There seems to be a contradiction here. Will some 
ons kindly explain why the round ball tears a large hole in a deer 
and it drops dead in its tracks, while a long bullet of the same 
diamster cuts a clean hole through the animal, which then pro- 
eecds to run away, and the hungry hunter goes minus his supper, 
ib fale same practice on squirrels and turkeys has the opposite 
result % 

LT have often heard advocated (and more especially among the 
muzzZleloading fraternity) the practice of using greatly reduced 
charges of powGer for squirrel shooting, This I believe to be a 
positive disadvantage in any rifle, asthe reduction of powder will 
increase the curve and decrease the accuracy of the shooting at 
unknown distances. ven in target shooting at known distances 
I would advocate the maximum charge of powder the gun could 
be made to utilize without causing irregular shooting. It hasbeen 
my practice during the past four or five years to use l05grs. of 

owder in all target matches atl00yds.range. The rifle isa breech- 

oader, and I use the same charges at 500 or 1,000yds. IfI were ta 
reduce the chargs of powder I would expect to get correspondingly 
inferior shooting at l0Uyds. This does not refer to shooting at the 
pepular targais, where it is possible to get so-called perfect 
scores, but to siring measurement, where the distance of each shot 
from the center of the target is accurately Incasured and credited 
to the shooter. The same holds good with the hunting rifle. If 
wili do its best work with its maximum powder charge, regardless 
of distance. 

In regard to weight and caliber, I think Mr. W.is on the right 
track, and although his views in regard to the merits of the .32-cal. 
may be a little extreme, I fully indorse what he says in regard to 
the weight of an all-around hunting weapon. Like ‘‘Nessmuk” 
and many others, I prefer to go light in my hunting and fishing 
trips. My shotgun weighs 6/4lbs._ It is a single breechloader, 12- 
gauge, and handles very nicely. Iam satisfied with its execution, 

fy rifle weighs a small fraction over Slbs. It is too heavy, but, 
heing .40-cal., if ighter it would kick. The faultis in the caliber. 
T.ais gun shoots 60 erains of powder and a hollow pointed bullet of 
223 grains, a jittle better than a proportion of one to four. It is a 
single breechloader with barrel 24in. long, and balances well for a 
gun of its weight. And right here is where the repeaters are lack- 
ing. They balance badly because the barrel is too far away from 
the shooter. The entire gun is too long for its length of barrel. 
As there may be many readers of FOREST AND STREAM who own 
long barreled target rifles and would prefer a ay eon rifle, 
I will tell them how to make the change. Get an 8in. hack saw 
and saw off a piece from the muzzle end of the barrel so as_to re- 
duce its length to about 24in. File off square and polish with fine 
emery paper. Countersink slightly to take off the burr inside the 
bore. Get the lightest bullet you can find in the market to fit the 
gun. If such cannot be found and you have a mould, drill a hole 
in same and insert a plug, so as to make a hollow pointed bullet. 
Tf this bullet is too heavy to give the desired proportion of powder 
and lead, geta moulii made, Have a_ set of Lyman sights, front 
and back, attached to your rifie,and you will probably have a 
better hunting rifle than you could hayeinduced the manufacturers 
to make for you. My choice of the rifies now on the market would 
be a Maynard ,35-55-170, or a Remington .82-40-120, or a Winchester 
-38-90-217, ' i. A. LEOPOLD. 

NORRISTOWN, Pa., Noy- 24. 


Hditor Forest, and Stream: 

Thave read the letter of Dr. Ff. M. Wilcox, in your issue of the 
18th, with a good deal of interest. Not a word have i to say against 
his theory so farasitgoes. But sportsmen, like women, are, in a 
great many instances, wedded to fashion, and before we can induce 
our hunters to abandon their magazine and large-bore weapons 
the fashion must change. Now before the fashion changes some 
one must set the fashion, and that some one must be a man or 
club of good repute, I know every sportsman who has given the 
question a thought, knows that the game isas surely and certainly 
doomed as the Indian. All we can do is to ward off as long as 
possible the day of doom. Time will be when the hunter will not 
shoot his game. He will see it, steal up upon it and go away to 
tell round the camp-fire, not what he killed, but whathesaw, IL 
do not say that he will not take a shot at it, but the shot will not 
be with tle rifle but with a camera! Smileif you will at the idea, 
but when a red deer will be worth a hundred dollars and a butfalo 
worth a thousand, paradoxical as it may seem, it will not pay to 
kill them. ‘Time enough yet to think of that,’ I hear some one 
say. Well, perhaps so; but these very people now say: “If our 
grandfathers had only beena little more careful of our forests, 
they would not beon the yerge of extinction (fromamn economic 
point of view) to-day. Now, Mr. Editor, the first gun I ever had 
was atoot.or more longer than the owner, and I have used one 
ever since. I have hunted white bears and walrus in their own 
ice fields, and deer in our nerthern woods, and although minemay 
be an exceptional case, | never had any use fora repeater. Forice 
beats a heavy bore is necessary, the one Lused lately being a Sny- 
der. And to those who ¢o to such out-of-the-way places for sport 
Isay take a whole armory with youif youlike. But to the nine 
hundred and ninety-nine who are satisfied with afew weeks’ deer 
hunting near home. I heartily indorse Mr. Wilcox’s statements 
yreasmall bore for deer—not on the ground that it ismore deadly, 
but thatitis deadly enough. Give the deer a chance, and if you 
meet a hound in the bush the caliber is quite large enough to pre- 
yent its ever leaving there. We cannot expect to beable toinduce 
the present generation to abandon the breechloader, butis it not 
possible to induce our sportsmen to abandon the magazine sun and 
use a small-bore singleloader? 

Now, Mz, Editor, this is a rambling way of stating the case, but 
you know whatl mean and you can do more by “writing it uv” 
than any one else. You cau help to make the single smallbore 
breechloader ‘fashionable.’ TRADE BALL. 


Fititor Forest and Stream: 
_ Cartainly Mr. W, 1. Wilcox “fired off” a big gun in your last 
issue. I can’t see the matter in the light he does. He claims 
a low trajectory to be a benefit to the hunter. This is 21) right. 
Tag@ree with him; butis there not such a thing as getting it too 
low? fi believe that by using foo much powder the bullet is upset 
to such an extent that it "flies wild,” consequently what you gain 
in flat trajectory you lose in accuracy. Take fer instance the 
Remington .32-40-1%5 rifle, which led in the FoREST AND StREAM 
lest. Soon after the test many persons thought that if this gun 
beat the others it must be the best, and consequently many gun 
companies had calls for such a gun using the same cartridge, 
Among them was the Massachusetts Arms Co,, of Chicopee Falls. 
Now, this company makes a specialty of manufacturing line sport- 
ing rifles, and as the calls increased, in order to please their eus- 
tomers tuey made a sei of tools for chambering their guns for this 
cartridge, and seld quite a number of these rifles. The result was 
that in a few weeks complaints began to come in that those .32-40- 
125.¢uns would not shoot. Their only reply was that they knew 
that before they made them, but had only made them io order to 
please eustomers, They also claimed to such comovlainant that 
they could furnish him a .32-cal. that would shoot. Now they use 
to make a gun shoot sagrs. powder and 13ers. of lead; and you 
would be surprised fo know how many of these guns are now in 
the hands of the besi marksmen of the day shooting 200, 400 and 
600yds. Many are the times that 1 have seen the workman who 
tests their guns put shot after.shoi inside a 4in. ring at 200yds,, 
using both patched and naked bullets in the same barrel, and 
shooting so evenly that no one could tell which niade the better 
target. The majority of all game shot is killed under 200yds. 

ow, if Mr. Wilcox will turn to thelatest catalogueissued hy the 
Winchester Arms Company, he will find on page 31, the trajectories 
of several of their new model guns, namely, .4)-82-260, .45-70-405, 
45-70-500, -45-90-300. Im the .45-70-500 the preportion of powder is 
abouts 1 to 7, in the .40-82-260 about 1 to 8, in the .45-90-300 about 1 to 
8, aud the .45-70-405, 1 to 6. The trajectories are for 200yds. from 10 
to nearly isin., showing that the proportion of powder from pro- 
portion lto? to 1to3 makes adifferencein the trajectory of only 3in, 
Not so very wonderful, Now turn to page 54 in the same cata- 
logus and you will find a table of the penetration of these different 
guns. ‘The .40-82-250 penetrates 11 boards and the .45-70-500 pene- 
trates 18 boards, 
from the .4)-70=00 shovld chance to hit a limb befere it reached the 
game it vould be deflected from its course2as much as one from the 
-40-82-260 gun? Then in striking the game do you think the high 


ppesd bullet will do qa much crushing service asthe heavy one? [f | me, 


Now, do you stpnose that in huntingif the bullet | me, but what was my surprise when, just as I was on the 


you wished to break a bar of pig iron would you use a light sledge 
or a heayy one? Which will drive a nail the quickest and easiest, 
a light hammer or a heayy one? d ; 
_ Now about breeehloaders. One of the greatest faults with them 
is that they are not properly chambered and the cartridges do not 
fit. Lhavye lately had a little experience in chambering a gun_ for 
a .50-70-405 cartuidge. Ichambered it so that a samplé cartridge 
would fit nicely; but upon the arrival of seyeral boxes I cou 
not find another cartridge that would go in nearer than 4 of an 
inch, and some of these yaried so much that while one would fit 
tight another one would shake, Some of the shells varied 1-16 of 
an inch in length. Do you wonder the soldiers complain that the 
Springfield rifle won’t shoot? The ammunition should be perfect. 

tis generally acknowledged among riflemen that trajectory is 
only obtained at the expense of accuracy. When a breechloading 
rifle will shoot fifty consecutive shots inside a 4in. ring at 200yds. it 
is good enough for me. This the Maynard rifle will do and has 
done and can doagain. Lhaye one of these guns and know just 
whatit will do, and my gun is no exception; their guns will 21 
shoot as good as mine or better. Suppose, as Mr. Wilcox says. 7 
should want to stroll out for squirrels or rabbits. Lsimpiy take 
off my large barrel and put in its place a .22-cal., and the change 
does not occupy more than one minute, Then {i am com letely 
rigged. The cost of ammunition is but 25 cents per 100 shots, 
Then, again, if I want practice for a coming match I put on the 
22 barrel and shoot 100ft. at reduced targets; then when the day 
for the match comes all I have to do is to change the barrels and I 
amready. You see,I get the same sights and the same trigger 
pull with the small barrel as with the large one, and use the sane 
stock. Now, this practice is nearly as good as longer-range shoot- 
ing and costs—nothing. The barrel I use for hunting is a .40-70-270, 
Thave in reality three guns, .22, .32 and .40-cal. barrels. These I 
take in a casé with one stock on many pleasure and business trips, 
as they ail can be packed in a. small case and do not attract atten- 
tion, Then, when camping, the .22 is just the thing to shoot about 
the camp, asit makes ne noise. I have used this at 200yds. range 
with good success, but find it shoots best at l00yds. _ 

[have no “axe to grind” in writing this, and am in no way con- 
nécted with the Massachusetts Arms Company or the sale of their 
arms; but I am interested in the facts of the case, and if can learn 
more [ should like to do so, 

Will some one tell us do different guns using the same cartridge 
kick differently? MAYNARD, 

CHICOPED, Mass. 


Tiditor Forest and Stream: 

In your valuable paper of the 25th inst., L find a request from 
Mr, Romer that lanswer two questions. Ist, Why the muzzleload- 
ing rifles used in the FoREST AND STREAM trajectory tests were 
not hunting rifles. Ans.—By the manner of loading. 2d, To 
make good my claim that the difference in the heights of bullets on 
the screen at l00yds. on a range of 200yds. shows the accuracy of 
the rifle. Ans.—l have talked with some of the target shooters 
here using heavy rifles fitted up with the muzzle paraphernalia 
for fine work, and they say, “Giye me a gun that will hold the 
elevation as closely as I can hold the windage,isalll ask.” If 
lit. Romer wants more proof, I am instructed to invite him here 
to take part in the next match of'the N. Y. P. and O. Shooting 
Club, and they will try to demonstrate the fact on a 200yds. range. 

My further statementsin regard to the forest AND STREAM 
trajectory trials, | believe, were based entirely on the report of 
same contained in PoRRST AND STRHAM at the time, andl accepted 
the report then, and.do now, without a question, 

What little rifle shooting I do is done off-hand. [am using a 
Stevens (instead of a Mayard) rifle -32-40, 34in. barrel, 9441bs., with 
which I have recently made the best shooting I have eyer done 
with any rifie, and yet J am not happy. - R. H. Burns. 

JAMESTOWN, N. Y., Noy. 28. 


Camp-Sire Hlickeyings. 


“That reminds me.” 
196. 


HE hero’s name, for purpeses Of this sketch, was Hop- 
per, and as asuccessful hunter I have never seen his 
equal. The intuitive knowledge, buoyant. enthusiasm, 
untiring muscle, keen eye and cool nerve that mark the 
thorough sportsman were his in a remarkable degree. 


When hunters of common stripe searched day after day 


for deer in vain, he knew just the happy nook on the 
mountain side where a buck was sure to be lying in bliss- 
ful seclusion, and would bring him to camp with almost 
miraculous certamty, Deeply versed in all the witching 
lore of wooderaft, he would follow the trail of a wounded 
deer with a skilland accuracy that called forth the admir- 
ation even of the Indians, He had his foibles and weak- 
nesses, however, or he must have been more than human, 
Next to his passionate love for all kinds of sport was a 
jealous devotion to a noble jet black beard that formed 
his most notable feature, This darling of his heart lrept 
him tolerably well engaged in his leisure moments, and 
detractors were not wanting who insinuated thata pocket 
comb and glass were as essential items of Hopper’s equip- 
ments for a morning hunt as were rifle and ammunition, 

Almost on a par with his fondness for the outward and 
visible sign of manhood was his love for practical joking. 
Any sort of Jarking or horse play that might be proposed 
always met with his warm approval and support; and he 
prided himself—with good reason, too—on being just a 
trifle more wide awake than the balance of the boys, and 
on always having the laugh on the right side, Ashesaid 
himself, ‘‘Bet your life, boys, you don't catch me; I guess 
I know the difference ‘tween a fir knot and a blue grouse.” 
To any one who has devoted half an hour or s0 to a vain 
search in the branches of a big fir for a cock blue grouse 
only to end his quest by a shot at an inviting gnarl on a 
limb, the force of the expression will be apparent. 

One beautiful winter morning, somany years ago that 
one almost hates to count them, the writer and a friend 
left home together for a day’s deer hunting’ on one of the 
most lovely of Vancouver Island’s many lovely moun- 
tains. Before commencing the ascent and just as we 
were about to separate, Frank and J arranged to meet at 
a crescent-shaped wall of rock that stood about half way 
up the mountain and immediately below what was gen- 
erally considered the best hunting ground in the vicinity. 
[ had reached the western point of the crescent and was 
sitting on a big stone waiting for Frank and carefully 
scanning the ferny hollow below, when happening to 
look up, I saw Hopper standing midway between the 
horns of the are, and like myself, inspecting the sheltered 
basin at the foot of the cliff. Apparently satisfied that 
no game was in sight he came over toward me, and long 
before we met, he ie asking about Frank and the 
course we intended taking, While we were chatting 
away, a@ fine buck, that had been lying close under the 
bluff, jumped out and made tracks for the front, 

Hopper hurriedly told: me to pass quickly along to the 
other end of the rocks while he scrambled down the least 
steep part of them and went off after the deer. Having 
traveled along till l was clear of the bluif and in fairly 
open ground, Isat down and waited, the sun shining 
dazzlingly in my eyes. Presently I saw, asI thought, 
friend Hopper climbing slowly up through the brush 
toward me. I could catch a glimpse of him every now 
and then through the! timber as he headed straight for 


point of speaking, I saw that what I had taken for Hopper 
was really the buck, which he had cleverly driven toward 
The recognition was mutual, and before I had a 


chance to shoot he was clattering along the hill back to 
his old lair. I ran as fast as I could to the nearest point 
whence I could see into the hollow and managed to set a 
shot at him as he was trotting through the fern, I was 
blown by the run, howeyer, and missed him. 

_ The deer steered for the other end of the semicircle, and 
just as he had reached it and was climbing up a steep 
path'to the summit, I saw Hopper on the flat beneath, 
raising his rifle to shoot. I watched the buck, which had 
stopped for a moment, and just then the rifle cracked and 
down toppled his majesty, rolling over and over to the 
bottom. Then Hopper called out, ““Didn’t want to spoil 
the meat. Nipped him in the neck. Sweet, pretty shot, 
wasn’t it?” It certainly was, for, sure enough, the bullet 
was just below the head, and a long shot at that, We 
dragged the deer to a convenient spot, gutted him, and 
prepared him for packing, all the while admiring his 
size, the beauty of his horns, and so on. All at once a 
brilliant thought struck Hopper. ‘Say. let’s put him by 
that log and prop up his head, so that when Frank comes 
along he’ll think the blessed thing’s alive and shoot at it.” 
No sooner said than done; the buck was artistically and 
securely posed, and off we went above the rocks to try and 
get some more shooting. 

Hopper took one side of a tiny stream that rippled 
through the woods and I the other. In less than five 
minutes I heard him shoot, and soon a couple of yearlings, 
buck and doe, came running over to my side of the creek. 
I blazed away at the leader and dropped him in his tracks, 
and then cracked away at the second with the other 
barrel. It ran fifty or sixty yards and then dropped. 
Satisfied with my Inck I got the pair ready, shouldered 
them both, and started back for the rocks, thinking 
Frank might have come by that time. There was no 
sign of him, however, so I sat down for a rest and a com- 
fortable smoke, In a few minutes down came Hopper 
with a deer on his back. As he reached the edge of the 
bluff I saw him suddenly start back, drop the deer hur- 
riedly from his back, and crawl stealthily to the front 
again. Pausing cautiously over the bank he took a long 
deliberate aim and fired. After a moment’s pause for in- 
spection he drew back a little and began to reload. The 
only object I could see to shoot at was a big eagle on a 
tree in the hollow beneath, but it seemed quite out of the - 
range of Hopper’s fire. Powder, ball, pateh and cap 
being handy it took but a short time to reload. He care- 
fully drew himself to the front again, took another steady 
aim and cracked away with the same result. 

By this time I had begun to smell a tolerably big rat, 
but I gave no sign or my proximity, determined that the 
flash of conviction should come to him without any in- 
side aid. It need only be said that four shots in all were 
fired before the unpalatable truth got firm hold of him 
that he had fallen into his own trap. When he fully 
comprehended the sell his active and eloquent gestures 
indicated that he was relieving his overcharged feelings 
by a little tall talk. Then he looked keenly all around 
three or four times till the grateful belief filled his soul 
with consolation that,if he had outwitted himself, at 
least no one, save himself was any the wiser. Alas, for 
the fleeting nature of earthly satisfaction! He had hardly. 
stooped to pick up his burden when a voice brought him 
all standing as it yelled, “Didn’t want to spoil the meat, 
eh? Nipped himin the neck, eh? Sweet, pretty shots, 
weren't they?” 

Readers of FOREST AND STREAM, you should have seen 
the imexpressible woe-begone look that came over the 
countenance of the practical joker. With accents that 
would have melted a sterner heart than mine, he appeal- 


ingly exclaimed, ‘Oh, for Heaven’s cake, don’t tell the 
boys!” And I never have told the boys till ice és 
Ve ” . 


CACHE CREEK, British Columbia. 


aed and Ztiver Sishing.. 


Address all communications to the Torest and Stream Pub, Oo, 


ALASKAN TROUT AND THE FLY. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Being something of an Alaskan as well as a fly-fisher. 
myself, I was much interested in Dr. T. H. Streets’s 
‘Defense of Alaskan Trout,” published in your issue of 
Nov. 18. He has certainly cleared up, once and for all, 
the old superstition that Alaskan trout would not rise to 
the fly. Nevertheless, I am afraid that 1 must contest 
his claim to the position of “‘the pioneer fisherman with 
the fly in Alaska.” If I am not very much muistaken my 
former mess-mate, Dr. George F. Wilson, U, 5, Army, 
at that time surgeon of Lieut. Schwatka’s expioring party, 
and myself, caught a good string of trout in Unalaska 
with the artificial fly, at least a year before the Patter- 
son, with Dr. Streets on board, came through the Straits 
of Magellan. And even we. I am afraid, can not be 
called ‘‘pioneers,” as I have heard that some of the custom 
house officials stationed at Unalaska had had some suc- 
cessful fly-fishing years before we came there, Still, 
Unalaska is so far off that it is no wonder that it takes a 
long while for the intelligence about such matters to 
reach civilization, and the remark of the writer that these 
Unalaska trout “took small dark flies greedily” might 
easily escape general notice, occurring, as it does, in a 
Government report (Lieut. Ray’s “‘Report of the Expedition 
to Point Barrow,” p. 122)among the scientific notes on the 
fishes collected by the expedition. Some details of our 
fishing may be of interest to your readers, 

We were on our way back to civilization after our two. 
years’ solitude in the Arctic regions, when we picked up 
at St. Michael’s Lieut. Schwatka and his party, who ha 
just completed their adventurous trip down the Yukon, 
the story of which is well known to all readers of FoRmStT 
AND STREAM. This was in September, 1883. As the last 
vessel for the year had already sailed before Schwatka’s: 
party reached St. Michael’s, they were very glad to put 
up with the crowded accommodations of our little 
schooner. I found Dr. Wilson an ardent fly-fisher, and 
we soon agreed that when we reached Unalaska we would 
see what a fly would do in the little brook behind the 
village, where our “interpreter” used to catch so many, 
he said, with the bait. Sept. 19, having completed the 
observations we had fo make, and having no more ‘duties 
to attend to on re Ne eae and I started fees 
spite of the fact that a fine drizs rain was falling a 
a fresh breeze blowing straight own the valley of the 


cy 
‘Due. 2, 1896.] ‘ : 


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little tumbling trout brook, which comes down from the 
mountains for all the world like a New England moun- 
tain brook 

Of course we had inquired of the resident traders what 
our prospects were for success, and all had declared that 
there was ‘‘no trout fishing at this season,” and that the 
only time to catch them was ‘early in the spring, soon 
after the ice went out.” (This was something like the 
dictum, ‘‘Alaskan trout never rise to the fly.) We, how- 
ever, had faith in Capt. Herendeon, the interpreter above 
mentioned, who had. frequently been at Unalaska with 
the coast survey parties, and who declared positively that 
he had caught trout there at that very season of the year. 
In deference to public opinion, however, we did take 
with us some newly salted salmon, the only available bait 
we could obtain, but we determined not to use it except 
asa last resort, 

Well, theré is no need for me to describe haw we 

_ tramped up that little stream in the rain, working against 

the breeze, and what a good time we had. The fishing 
was just like any other fishing. The trout were there, 
and we caught them in spite of the season, and we caught 
them with the fly, too, in spite of their being Alaskan 
trout. Ishifted my tackle once and tried a piece of red, 
raw salmon, with a view to capturing a big trout we saw 
in one pool, after he had declined my flies, but he paid no 
more attention to the bait than he had to the flies. We 
took in all fifty trout, averaging about three to the pound, 
though Dr. Wilson took one beauty of over a pound 
weight, and I struck and missed one feliow that, to judge 
from the breadth of tail he turned up, must have been a 
good two-pounder. Twenty of these trout we took out of 
one little pool, standing and casting side by side, getting 
a rise about every other cast, and hooking a fish about 
every other rise. They were of the species known to 
ichthyologists as Salvelinus malma, the Pacific red-spot- 
ted trout, but perhaps better known to sportsmen by their 
popular name of ‘‘Dolly Varden trout.” They were bright 
and silvery, like the trout of the streams of Long Island 
and Cape Cod, showing that they were in the habit of 
running down to the sea, and were delicious eating. The 
flies used were yery small black and brown-hackles. One 
red-bodied brown-hackle did good execution, I tried the 
usually popular red-ibis, but if met with no favor, 

Altogether, we were yery well pleased with our day’s 
fishing. The stream is conveniently near the village and 
easily fished, and the trout of a fair size and fairly plenty. 
I think I may safely advise any angler who may chance 
to get an opportunity to wander so far from his usual fish- 
Ing grounds, to remember to take his fly-rod, with the 
assurance of fair amusement, if nothing more. 

JOHN Murpoca. 
U. 5. Navionan Musnum, Washington, Nov. 23, 


THE BLUE CATFISH AS GAME. 


pa my life I have taken great delight in fishing, and 
have had the pleasure of landing many of the game 
fishes of our waters. Among those which have fur- 
nished the most sport is the blue, or channel cat, I know 
that most sportsmen do not so consider it; but by what 
right it is thus excluded Iam unable to understand. It 
certainly cannot be because it is not gamy, for of all the 
fish that I ever hooked it makes the Hardest fight for its 
life. It differs from them in that they, when struck, leap 
out of the water, and rush through it with their mouths 
open, thus making it much easier to conquer and land 
them; while the catfish takes the hook in its mouth and 
starts for the bottom of the stream or lake, with a vim 
that will test the tackle of the best expert. I have had 
more real sport with it than with any other fish I ever 
tackled. Itis full of fight from the strike to the landing 
net, and requires longer to bring it to hand than any 
other of its weight. . ; 
Some years ago a party of us were camped on Severn 
River. We went there to catch bass,-and did not want 
any other fish to take our bait. We caught as many bass, 
perch, pickerel and maskilonge as we could use ina camp 
of thirty-five. One day we were trolling up the river, 
using a large spoon, when there was a strike as if the 
hook had fastened on alog. The boat was stopped, and 
atter a hard fight an lbs. channel catfish waslanded. On 
another occasion three of us were still-fishing from a boat 
-in one of the bays of Sparrow Lake. We had no luck for 
a long time, and were becoming careless and discouraged, 
when I felt a tug at my hook as if something intended to 
upset the boat, In a moment we were all excited by the 
mighty efforts of the captive to free himself from the 
hook, He did not rise to the strface, but seemed deter- 
mined to take us down with him. I had a very strong 
tackle so had no fear of a break when the strain was put 
on it to see what kind of a creature was causing so much 
disturbance; but it would not come to the surface, If it 
had been in salt water I should have thought it wasa 
shark, but we could not think what it could be that could 
pull the boat about as it did. After a long and hard fight 
it was at last brought to the landing net, and proved to 
be a blue cat. It was not only avery lively fish but was 
one of the handsomest things I ever took from the water. 
It weighed just six pounds. Now, if this fish will take 
the same bait as those which are catalogued as game fish, 
and gives ohne as hard a fight, and it requires as much 
patience and skill to land it, and its flesh is only a little 
Interior to that of the others, Isee no good reason for the 
general feeling of dislike that is so often manifested 
toward it. 

I would not desire to see any other of the catfish family 
brought into the same position as this one, as they differ 
as much from it as it does from any of those which are 
generally considered as so much finer when on the table. 
if any of your readers have never tried to satisfy a sports- 

Inan’s appetite on a breakfast of ‘‘catfish and coffee” with 
the other et ceteras, let him try it once when he is hungry 
and has a hard day’s sport before him, and I think he will 
be convinced that 1b is very toothsome and has great stay- 
‘ing qualities. And if any one of; them has been in the 
_habit of ignoring its claims to.a place in his favor, let him 
give it a chance the first opportunity that presents itself, 
and if he does not change his opinion of it then Iam 
either no prophet or-else no judge of good sport and royal 
living. ai 
-. Another thing in its favor is that it can be raised in 
-- waters where most of the regular game fish will not 
_thrive. They can be grown in ponds, and will repay one 
forthe time, trouble and expense. They are certainly 
_  farsnperiorto the earpasa table fish, and will not re- 
quire-nearly so-much-eare. - But they do best when they 


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SENSIBILITY OF FISHES TO PAIn,—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: In yours of Nov, 11, I see a note by *'O, O. 8.” 
in reply to me.’ I find upon inquiry of Dr. Marshall, that 
it was a companion who did the cutting of the live fish, 
and that the fish was not thrown back into the water, but 
fluttered out of the hand into the water while being car- 
ried to the bucket. The object of my article was to prove 
that fishes have very little sensibility to pain, and I stated 
a fact which was so remarkable, that [ brought in the 
Rey. Doctor as my authority, as without the very best 
authority I would not believe it myself. In ‘‘Humboldt’s 
Travels,” he mentions that he was astonished at seeing 
the same sharks repeatedly taking the bait, while their 
mouths were terribly torn and bleeding from previous 
hookings, It goes to prove, that such cold-blooded ani- 
mals have not that sensibility to pain that is generally 
supposed. Comparing them with warm-blooded animals 
we make a great mistake; our premises are wrong, there- 
fore our conclusions are erroneous. This is proven here 
and elsewhere, as we cannot suppose that the fish alluded 
to was in sensibility different from fishes of the same 
species, or from fishes in general. Our mode of fishing 
is to fasten on the hook a live minnow, or live worms, 
frogs, grasshoppers, etc, Experience has taught us that 
fish do not like dead bait, We suppose God taught them. 
Sometimes they will take artificial bait, but by all odds 
live bait is the best, If we cannot get suitable live bait, 
we cut up a live or dead bait, as the case may be, we do 
not wait till it dies and then fish with it. Wesuppose 
that OQ, O. 8.” never fishes with live bait of any kind, or 
if he does that he ties it on with a soft string, on a soft 
bed of cotton, with some soft mollifying ointment to cure 
its wounds.—B, F, M. 


live in pure running water. This is not the case with 
them only. but with all other fish. If they have grown 
in a muddy stream or pond, the flesh will be rank and 
strong, but in a stream of clear, cold water the texture 
and flavor is entirely different. Underany circumstances 
their flesh is very rich and will not agree with a delicate 
or weak stomach, HOMERUS, 
BLAIRSVI“LLE, Pa, 


FISHING IN JAPAN. 


Liditor Forest and Stream: 

My daughter, who has been a resident of Japan for a 
number of years. sometimes writes us letters containing 
items which I consider of sufficient interest to publish, 
Im a letter lately received she tells me something about 
fishing in Japan, which I think will interest the readers 
of ForEst anp Stream. She and her husband, Rev. E. 
©, Hopper, are both fond of angling. Being driven out 
of Tokio the past summer by the cholera, they visited 
Kobe, Nikko, Futago, and other places, where, however, 
they had been several times before, Futago (about ten. 
miles from Tokio) is a famous place for ai fishing. I will 
condense as much as possible. Writing of Futago, Mrs. 
H. says: 

“Now about the fish. The az is called trout in English; 
but it looks and tastes exactly likesmelt. * * * Asa 
tule, fish are taken with the net, though sometimes a 
bamboo red, with line and artificial fly,isused. * * * 
To go fishing in Japan does not mean to fish yourself, but 
simply to look at the fishermen catch the fish, for which 
you haye to pay them, They put the fish into baskets, 
and you come home loaded with fish and tell your friends 
you have been fishing, have had a good time, and then 
have a feast for supper.” A practice somewhat resem- 
bling this is not very uncommon here. 

It may interest the readers of ForrsT AND STREAM to 
know how these Japanese fishermen catch the fish. My 
daughter, in addition to her own description, sends me a 
transcription from a Japanese hand book, which I give 
herewith, as it is full of detail, as follows: 

‘‘Futago is a place much resorted to during the summer 
months, on account of the az fishing which the river 
affords. This fashionable amusement of the Japanese 
(for sport it can scarcely be termed) is quite characteristic 
of their tastes. The pleasure consists in sitting in a boat 
watching fishermen (who are engaged for the purpose) 
catch fish with nets. The scene on the river is very 
picturesque, and it is quite worth visiting Futago to wit- 
ness it, and also to taste this delicately formed fish, fresh 
caught and cooked in Japanese fashion. 

‘‘The season for fishing commences about the middle of 
April and ends in the early part of November. The best 
months are from. July to October. The ordinary method 
of catching the fish is by using the To ami, a circular net 
mads of silk and about eight feet in diameter. The cir- 
cumference of the net is weighted with pieces of lead 
and to the center there is attached a line at the end of 
which there is a loop. With a little practice a fair 
amount of dexterity can be attained in throwing the net, 
which is cast in the following manner: The noose at the 
end of the line is passed over the left hand and fastened 
to the wrist. The line and pari of the net, as it hangs 
from its center, is then made up in turns and held loosely 
in the left hand. The left edge of the hanging part of the 
net is then thrown over the left elbow, and the remainder 
is taken in parts between the fingers of the right hand. 
In this position the fisherman prepares to cast the net, 
which should be thrown witha good swing to the right 
front, turning at the same time in that direction, and IJet- 
ting the folds of the net and line freely escape from the 
hands. An expert will so cast that the net will fall flat 
on the water, spread out to its full dimensions, and the 
weights cause it to sink at once. If thus thrown from a 
boat or by a person standing in deep water, it is after- 
ward carefully drawn in until the edges of the cireum- 
ference meet. The netis then hauled into the boat or 
raised, and the fish that may have been inclosed are now 
so entangled that they cannot escape. When thrown in 
a shallow part of the river the plan is to pick the fish out 
from under the net as it lies on the bottom, The native 
fishermen are wonderfully sharp in marking fish in the 
water, and seldom fail in at once inclosing them within 
the meshes of the net. 

“Another contrivance for catching az, which is gener- 
ally preferred when the river is partly flooded, is the 
u-wana. This consists of two bamboos about 15ft, in 
length, fastened together at cne end, forming an angle 
sufficiently open to admit the width of the net, which is 
tied between them at their outer extremities. A cross 
bar of wood is lashed to the bamboos about 38ft. font the 
angle where they join, thus not only giving firm support 
to the frame, but enabling a man to carry it conveniently 
by resting the bar on his shoulder. The net, which is 
made of fine silk, is about 12ft. in width at the top, andis 
fastened to the frame by means of string at intervals of 
Uft., the lower end being caught up and secured to the 
middle of the cross bar. It thus forms a bag, and the 
whole may be said to resemble a large scoop. In addition 
to the net and frame a rope measuring from 15 to 20yds. 
is used, having bunches of the wing feathers of the cor- 
morant tied to it at intervals of 24ft., while stones are at- 
tached to it at distances of 10ft. to act as weights. This 
rope is divided in the center and joined together again in 
the same place by means of an iron swivel. 

The method of fishing with the w-2vana is as follows: 
One man takes the net, resting the cross bar on his 
shoulder, and wades into the river up to his waist; then 
facing up the stream, he places the scoop flat on the 
water, holding it by the end where the bamboos join. 
Two men are stationed about 380 yards further up the 
stream, one on shore, the other in the water, and hold the 
line taut between them by the loops at ils ends. When 
all is ready they move slowly down the stream, drawing 
the line through the water a little below the surface. 
Gradually they begin to move more quickly; the man in 
the water sweeps round toward the net, and finally, when 
within a few yards of it, the pace is increased to a run. 
Care is, of course, taken to keep the line well down in 
the water, so as to drive the fish before the brush of the 
feathers into the scoop, the angle end being: pressed well 
down to the bottom of the stream. In this way hauls of 


Minnow EXPERIENCE.—When a small boy my passion 
for gunning and fishing was as large in proportion to my 
size and knowledge ag at present. With the first thick 
ice I was out with pail and net after minnows for kaib. 
One bait in use here in eastern Massachusetts is the mum- 
my chub, so-calied; the other is the comnion gilyer min- 
now, The mummy is by far the toughest and long-lived, 
but is not so good a lure to the big-mouthed ‘winter 
king,” the pickerel, The mummy is caught with scoop 
nets in the creeks and shallow pools near some salt-water 
sbay, end while it will die in a short time if kept in a pail 
of water, it will live hours and days in a wet piece of 
flannel if kept from heat and extreme cold. The minnow 
is caught in the brooks with scoop net or more commonly 
(here where bricks are made) in the brickyards, Insome 
of the brickyards large shallow basins have been made in 
excavating the clay. In these basins, which are usually 
three feet or more deep in the center the minnows are 
found, and may be caught through the ice on a sunny 
day by cutting a hole large enough to admit the drop net, 
which is easiest made of a barrel hoop and mosquito net- 
ting and baited with sprinkled cracker or bread crumbs; 
the minnows will swim into and over the net after the 
crumbs, and I have caught as many as a pint or more at 
one haul. As we have to ride six miles to the best ponds 
a pail would be unhandy and would killa good many 
fish, s0 we put them in a wet blanket or other thick piece 
of cloth, and after getting to the pond carry them in the 
pocket, or often in the hat to keep them from freezing. 
We have quits good fishing here and strings of from 
twenty to fifty fish (pickerel and perch) are not uncommon 
from the large ponds. Occasionally a pickerel of from 
four to six pounds is caught and usually finds its way to 
the market window for exhibition.—COHANNET. 


A Man-Eatine SHARK.—A very rare shark was cap- 
tured on the south shore of Long Island, near Quoge, 
last week, and has been lying at Mr. Blackford’s for sey- 
eral days. Its length was T#ft., and it weighed 280lbs. 
Prof. S. E. Meek identified it as Lamna cornubica, Gme- 
lin, and it is the first specimen of this formidable mon- 
ster taken about Long Island, although the U. 8, Fish 
Commission has collected afew at Woods Holl. This 
shark is probably entitled to be classed with the ‘‘man- 
eaters,” and from the dentition of the beast the crowd at 
Fulion Market drew the conclusion that he was an unde- 
sirable bathing companion. 


A TORPEDO CAUGHT AT SANDY HooK.—Last Monday 
a cod fisherman at Sandy Hook hauled up a large torpedo 
or cramp fish on his trawl, and was partly stunned while 
landing it. The fish is an unusual one about New York 
Harbor, and is on exhibition at Mr, Blaclkford’s. Tis 
weight is 150lbs, and it is the second one that has come to 
Fulton Market in twenty years. In a few days it will be 
dissected and the electric batteries in its head exposed to 
view. 


THE AMERICAN SALMON FISHERMAN. 


“| PEE London Fishing Gazette has this to say of Mr, Henry P. 
Wells's “The American Salmon Fisherman” (Harper & Bros., 
New York; price, $1.50). The Gazette’s notes are interesting as 
showing how the author’s yiews are received in England: 

Mr. Wells, in his introduction to the present volume, “desires no 
more grateful reward than the same kindly reception which has 
been the good fortune of its predecessor.” We think there can be 
little doubt that he will get his reward. Although written for the 
guidance of the noyice, there are s0 many subjects connected with 
salmon fishing touched upon in this work, and Mr. Wells knows 
so well how fo explain his views, and is withal so suggestive and 
practical, that we yenture to say that the most experienced sal- 
mon fishermen will read it with interest, and glean some useful 
ideas. . 

Of course, o1 Many points, British and Irish salmon-fishermen 
will not agree with Mr, Wells. It would be too much to expect 
that they should; indeed, in all probability, their first impression 
will be, “What can an American tell us about salmon fishing 
worth knowing that we do not know?” If they are interested in 
Canadian salmon riyers, the very first chapter will settle this 
question, for it contains information as to how and where fishing 
is to be obtained, together with a map and list of the rivers, with 

ief notes on them. ‘ 
ee one of those interesting “Discussions” of the Ply-Wishers’ 
Club last winter. Dr. Hamilion introduced the subject of the re- 
markable difference in the average size of salmon frequenting dif- 
ferent streams, and gave, as- did cther anglers erie instances 
from his own experience. Ma. Wells has the following note with 
reference to this fact in the life history of salmon: : 

“A Salmon Problem.—Since salmon obtain their growth in the 
sea, and lose rather than gain in fresh water, if would seem as if 
all rivers ought to furnish fish of approximately the same size. 
Such is not the fact. In some rivers, excluding extremes’ as it 
seems to me should always be dcne in such cases, the fsh will run 
about 101bs, or 121bs, in ie ght, and 4 eo of 18lbs. will bere rare 

ir L i : 4 vize. In other rivers no learger,and in the immediate neighbor- 
ae to eu 1 seh i pee fo) ee ne T A hood .of the others, the fish may average 20]bs. and over, and fish 
ims artice 16 too long tor comment; but I may suggest. | oF dolbs, be as common as fish of 18Ibs. in the rivers first alluded to, 
briefly, poate’ with our murderous methods of netting, | This difference if note ceeupt eta of pe as but a Per 
that of the Japanese is exceedingly pictursque and | manent characteristic of each, river. satisfactory reascn for 
Ifthe above -preves to be interesting, I have ii not conilict with what are supposed to be settled 


facts ‘T ie ie + 16 hear. Is it becanse the various clans of fish 
. : ACLs. have yet tO hear. 18 i SCaues &. PLOWS Clans OL Hs 
more of a like nature, TRA: ra f: clans ¢ 


which converge to their native river’ when leaving the sea; diverges 


Or 
868 ; FOREST AND STREAM. , [Duc, 2, 1860, 


on their departure to distinct and distant parts of the ocean where 
the conditions favorable to growth vary? This seems difficult to 
reconcile with the theory that they linger throughout their ocean 
life near the mouth of their native rivers. Oris it possible that 
the universally accepted belief that salmon always return to the 
river of their youth needs further investigation; and that they 
really so return only until they have attained a certain size, an 
nies go elsewhere? I can suggest the question, but not its solu- 
‘ion. 

__ On the important question of rods for salmon fishing, Mr. Wells 
is diametrically opposed to the views of most salmon anglers on 
this side the water. He thinks we use rods unnecessarily long and 
unnecessarily heavy, and it is probable that, to a great extent, he 
is right, though, in our opinion, he goes much too far in the other 
direction, and advocates the use of rods which in this country 
would be considered mere toys. We have noticed that there isa 
radical difference between the objects, or at any rate one of the 
objects, for which anglers in America and anglers in this conniry 
select a rod. Here it is considered bad form to give a fish more 
time than is necessary; the angler who allowed the fish to flounder 
ahont and so ‘spoil the pool,” when he ought to have killed it in 
halt the time, would be laughed at, An American angler, among 
fish far more plentiful and far less educated than ours, finds it 
sport in playing his fish as long as he can get any play out of it; 
cousequently he selects an extreme by light limber rod. American 
exhibitors of split-cane rods at the 1883 Fisheries Exhibition were 
never tired of showing visitors how their rods would bend till the 
tip touched the butt—about as useless an accomplishment for-a 
practical fishing rod as one could well imagine, We have seen 
and used a great many very fine split-cane rods; but have not yet 
meét with one which, in our opinion, possessed all the qualities of 
& first-class hatd-wood rod. 

Mr. Weils says; “If a rod for trout fishing was in view, no 
American angler of the slightest experience would dream of buy- 
ing any but an American rod, or of being influenced in its selection 
by any foreign work on angling, But so little comparatively has 
been done or said on salmon fishing in this country, and so much 
in Great Britain, that the American anglers are apt to turn to 
and be guided by English authorities. He will read of rods 18, 19, 
and 20f¢. long. Well may he groan when he thinks of brandishing 
such a weayer’s beam all the live-long day, and question whether 
he would not find sawing wood equally beneficial and far less 
Jaborious. In the matter of fishing rods I cannot but think that 
the mechanical common sense of our Hnglish brethern is some- 
wht obscured by respect for tradition.” 

There is a gocd deal of truth in these remarks. There is no 
doubt the majority of salmon rods in use on this side the water, if 
noi too long, are certainly too heavy. We were forcibly reminded 
of this by some salmon rods exhibited at the Fly-Fishers’ Club one 
evening by Mr. D, Wilson, the honorary secretary. Mr. Wilson 
fishes principally on the Spey, and his rods are specially made to 
do the Spey cast. They are made of lancewood, and although of 
good length, 16 to 18ft., appeared to be about half the weieht of 
an ordinary greenheart rod of the same length. Mr. Wells thinks 
that the, only advantage of an 18ft. rod over one of 15ft, is that the 
former will cast about loft. more line than the latter; apart from 
the fact that when bank fishing on a big river this extra 15ft.— 
which, we should say, is probably nearer 20ft. in practice—is often 
an inestimable advantage; itis perfectly certain that you haye far 
more control overa fish on the long rod than you have on the 
shorter one and can kill him in half the time. As we havealready 
pointed out, the Americans as arule, select a short rod, which 
compels them to give a fishmuch more time than is necessary. 
Mr. Wellssays: _ 

" “Indeed, when the fishing is open and fortune smiles, after the 
Wire edge is taken off by the capture of a reasonable number of 
salmon with the double-handed rod, sothat the loss of a fishis 
not too harrowing, I question whether strict angling morality 
does not thereafter require us to resort to a single-handed rod of 
10ft. Gin. to lift. in length, and from to 1002. in weight, particu- 
larly if the fishing is so remote from communication that the fish 
cannot be sent out, and the supply exeeds the camp needs, For a 
fly-fisherman to condemn fish legitimately taken with the fiy, 
to the salting barrel, has always seemed to mea breach of angling 
propriety but little better than throwing them away torot. Itis 
a mere matter of sentiment, I admit; but those are my senti- 
ments. To take salmon with a singie-handed rod is certainly 
more sportismanlike, since it requires greater skill and the fish 
has more chance. It is also more economical, since the contest 
will be more protracted, and that alternation of hope and fear 
which constitutes the great charm of salmon fishing continues 
for alonger time with each fish.. Thus fewer fish furnish more 
fun, which after all is the main thing. With a canoe as amovable 
base from which to conduct operations, and a proper reei and 
line, the angler is sufficiently sure of ultimate victory to warrant 
the effort; and stimulated by an approving conscience and per- 
haps just a little dash of self-conceit, the silyer sheen and grace- 
ful outline of a salmon so taken will far surpass in its captor’s 
eyes—yes, and in the eyes of others—the best that any competin 
double-handed rod may produce.” 

lf we ever got so sick of catching salmon as Mr. Wells appea 
occasionally to do, we should give itup. To follow out his ar 
ment to its logical conclusion the most sporismanlike way ot 
salmon fishing would be with a hand Jine. He ought to give the 
credit of killing the salmon he catches on a 10ft. trout rod to old 
Father Time and the dexterity of his boatmen. i ‘ 

We fancy most anglers on this side of the Atlantic will agree 
-with us thatit is more sportsmantike to kill a fish with fine tackle 
on a powerful rod than with strong tackle on a weak one, and 

without fine tackle you will generally fish in vain in our hard- 
fished streams. . : . : 

Having referred toa few points on which we do not quite fall in 
with the views of Mr. Wells, we mai briefly refer to some supgees- 
tions. for which we heartily thank him. It is generally sup d 
that the best way to put a fly-rod together is to splice it, and t 
-a spliced rod has a more perfect action than any other. Wen 
could satisfy ourselves that a spliced rod has any advantage wha 
ever over one with ferrules, while the disadvantages are manifest. 
Mr. Wells proyes clearly that a spliced red is ‘tweaker at the 
splices than at other parts,” the rod must be stifferand must be 
more elastic at the solid than at the spliced parts. 


Hisheuliure. 


Aldress all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Oo . 


THE EASTERN FIELD TRIALS. 
THH DERBY, 


HE Derby was to have commenced on Monday of last 
week, but the weather was such thatdt was impossible 

to start, On Tuesday it was cloudy and damp with the wind 
from the southwest, and the weather was threatening. A 
f ] start was made, and although it was not a good hunting day 
may cause serious embarrassment to many unintentional good progress was made. The wind came in gusts, seatter- 
violators of it, The question has been raised whether a party ing the scent and baffling the dogs, causing much of the 
who has received trout from the State for a number of years | work to be unsatisfactory. The birds were disposed to run, 
and placed them in a brook claiming it to bea public stream, | which also caused considerable trouble. There were quite a 
has aright to debar the public from a participation in the | number of spectators who took great interest in the work 
fishing affer it has been restocked, Thisis avery different | and followed the dogs, watching each heat closely. There 
thing from preventing all fishing by any one, owner included, | were 102 nominations this year, 29 of which filled. This is 
for two or hree years, in orderto give the young trout a | unprecedented in the history of field trials in this country, 
chance to attain a fair size and then open the stream to all | and if the interest in this stake continues to increase as it 
alike. The latter plan would be in many cases desirable, and | has in past years, it will soon become too unwieldy for prac- 
would not be objected to by any sensible person, The ques- | tical purposes, Just how the matter can be satisfactorily 
tion which will soon have to be decided by the courts is, space to keep within proper limit is at present a problem 
whether a party who has stocked a stream with trout from | that should recéive the careful consideration of the managers. 
the State with the understanding that itis a public trout | At the inaugural trials of the club on Robins Island in 1879 
stream, has the right to prevent any and all persons from | there were four entries in the Puppy Stake, all of which 
fishing therein, thereby reserving to himself the entire pro-| started. The next year there was a Sees Stake im addi- 
ceeds of the State’s distribution of young trout in that par- | tion to the Puppy Stake, with 7 entries and 5 starters in the 
tieular stream former, and 8 entries and 6 starters in the latter. Im 188i the 
Derby was inaugurated, for which there were 27 nominations 
with 9 starters, The next year the trials were run at High 
Point, and there were 60 nominations, 15 of them starting. 
In 1883 there were 69 nominations and 21 that filled, The 
next year there was an Increase of 2 in the nominations, but 
only 10 that filled, Last year there were 83 nominations and 
14 starters. It will be seen that the increase has heen con- 
stant, and that year by year the stake has grown until it has 
become perhaps, all things considered, the most important 
of the meeting, and to bring out a Derby winner is the high- 
est; ambition of the breeder. Messrs. D, C. Bergundthal of 
Indianapolis, Ind., J. W. Orth of Pittsburg, Pa., and J. O. 
Donner of New York acted as judges, Mr, Donner in place of 
Mr. Elliot Smith, who was unable to be Angra We gave 
last week a list of the starters and the order in which they 
were drawn to rin, Instead of drawing braces the dogs were 
numbered in the order drawn, and the first one was drawn 


restanrant in Hartford. Section 2, of chapter CV. of the 
laws of 1886, forbids enre upon the inclosed land of any 
person for the purpose of hunting, trapping or fishing 
(whether the land is posted or not), and Section 4 ofthe same 
act, authorizes the owner to arrest the offender and take him 
before a justice of the heres for prosecution, and the inflic- 
tion of penalties provided for in Section 3. 

This is a very comprehensive law, and if strictly enforced 


The catch of shad shows a falling off from the numbers 
taken in 18835. Mo. Fenton’sreport shows that he hatched and 
planted in the waters of the State 8,360,000 young shad at a 
total cost of $1,000, or more than 8,000 shad for $1. He used 
the McDonald jars in a small house which could be locked 
up at night. The fry was planted in the Connecticut, 
Housatonic, Thames, Quinnipiac and Farmington rivers. 

The old trouble between the Fish Commissioners of Con- 
necticut and those of Massachusetts is referred to. Mass- 
achusetts has claimed that Oonnecticut was getting more 
than their share of shad in the pound nets at the mouth of 
the river, and had refused to bear any of the expenses of 
hatching in former years. It now seems that Massachusetts 
passed a law in 1881 permitting the use of nets with a two 
inch mesh, which would take the baby shad, 

The Commissioners of Connecticut say that from 1869 to 
the present time they have annually, except on one or two 
occasions when short of funds, hatched and placed in the | with the next available one, and so on down the list, This 
Connecticut. River as many young shad as could be obtained | is much more simple and better than the old way. 
for the money at their disposal, and they have never received NAT GOODWIN AND FRED w. 


any financial assis ; : Ss setts, « ab a * : 
any financial assistance from Massachusetts, and that all Leaving the hotel at 8:15, we drove a short distance and 


the expenses of the shad hatching operations on the Con- Heat ' , 

necticut River from 1869 to date have been defrayed by the | ERE Ce put down just outside of town near the Snow 

State of Connecticut, with the exception of one or two years, farm. Nat Goodwin is a heavily marked black, white and. 
tan, of medium size, an easy mover, with good speed and 


when a portion of them were paid by the U. 5. Fish Com- range. He was handled by J. M, Avent, of Hickory Valley, 


missioner, Prof. 8. F. Baird. It is a subject for regret that E J 
these two States, each owning a portion of this great river, | Tenu. Fred W. is # large, good-looking dog, somewhat 
resembling his sire in looks, way of going and manner of 


cannot work together in harmony ona subject of such im- dropping on point, He was handled by C, Tucker, of Stan- 


ortance as the migratory fishes which use the river as a = F : 
4 8 y ™ “| ton, Tenn. After a wait of ten minutes for Avent, who had 


reeding ground. y : 
: F : r +. | taken the wrong road, the dogs were cast off in a stubble 
On the subject of carp, they report that the Park Commis field. Both started at the-word ata fine rate of speed. Wat 


sioners of Hartford haye removed the carp from the pond in goes level and easy, Fred with along, sweeping stride that 


the park because they stir up the mud and undermine the eee s f c ; \ : Tarte 
banks to such an extent that they present a ragged appear- rae pen Fate sett rate ee be One iy be Bone 
ance, and that the muddy water more than counterbalanced | 2°.24¢ a trite the best of 1b 1m speed and in style, alvhoug 


the pleasure derived by the people in feeding and watching 
the fishes. 

A new fishway has been erected by the Housatonic Water 
Power Company at Birmingham. The Commissioners went 
to Washington to inspect the McDonald fishway which was 
in course of erection over the Great Falls of the Potomac, 
but which had dragged slowly through some hitch in the 
War Department, and the Acting Chief of Engineers stated 
that it was not possible to indicate a time when the fishway 
would be completed and ready for inspection, and thereupon 
the Gommissioners employed Mr. W. H. Rogers, who but 
them a. fishway, into which the water was turned -on Oct. 
}, and which is reported as approved. 


different they were about equal in merit. Working ont con- 
siderable ground without result, we came back to the start- : 
ing point and beat out the stubble to some woods near which 
Fred challenged, but could not make it out and went on, 
When the spectators came along they flushed a single bird 
near the place, which flew into the woods and was followed 
but not found. We then turned down toward a branch, 
near which Nat made a nice point to a single that his hand- 
ler finshed to order. In going to him one got up near the 
horses. These were probably birds from a seattered bevy, 
as when the spectators came along they saw a number ot 
birds running away just above them, orking the dogs 
back after them Nat got in a point just a second before the 
ird rose. Some of the bevy had flown across the road and 
e dogs were sent after them. Nat again got them first and 
inted a single near a ditch, Retrieving is not required in 
stake, and Avent was ordered to flush and shoot but not 
tokill. A little further on Nat flushed a single that he 
should haye pointed, as he evidently got scent, but went too 
close. Tred then dropped on a nice point to the rest of the 
bevy, which Tucker to order flushed, and as they rose he shot 
and ired was steady. Following them up Fred half pointed 
but went on a few steps and pointed, and Nat came up below 
him and also pointed the same birds, which finshed as the 
Judges cameup. Fred remained quiet but Nat was a trifle 
unsteady. Fred then made another point, and Nat backed 
or pointed, we could not see well enough fo determine. The 
bird. was flushed to order and we turned up the hill into 
some woods, where Fred made a nice point but nothing was 
‘igind. Wethen went through to a field of grass and weeds 
ere Nat flushed a bird, and kept on in the same direction, 
but. stopped fairly well to order. <A little further on Nat 
made a point which fred backed, but nothing was found, 
The judges then consulted and the heat was decided in favor 
of Fred W. Down one hour and six minutes. This was a 
good heat and both dogs showed up well, making an ex- 
cellent beginning of the stake. 


RAPID B. AND HARI KARL 


This brace was taken through the woods toa sedge field 
and put downa few minutes before 10 o’clock. Rapid is a 
fair-looking small pointer with no pretensious to speed; he 
was handled by T. i. Aldrich, of Manton, R. 1. Hari is a 
medium-sized dog, a busy, quiet worker, with a trifle more 
speed than his competitor. This is not intended as praise, 
however, as both were very slow. He was handled by ©. EH. 
Buekell, of Charlottesville, Va. Both started off very slow, 
but improved a trifle ina short time. Wehad gone but a 
short distance when the spectators flushed a bevy and one of 
the birds flew over Hari and settled in the grass just beyond 
him. Hewas steady and PROD HEU, to order. He was then 
sent round to get the wind and madeanice point. Rapid 
was brought upto back but ahr es did not see him and 
was stopped to order. Buckell put up the bird to order and 
shot. Hari was steady, but Rapid broke shot and was not 
under good command. Nothing more was done in this heat 
except that we took along tramp during which Rapid half 
pointed at old scent and Hari backed him. Finally Aldrich 
and his dog walked up a bevy and the judges ordered up the 
dogs and awarded the heat to Hari Kari, Down forty-six 
minutes. 


NEW YORK FISHWAYS.—Schenectady, N. ¥., Nov. 22. 
—Col, McDonald has completed the fishways on the Mohawk 
and Schoharie rivers. "The latter is eouiplevely, covered over 
and the entrance guarded to prevent clogging by drift. The 
one on the Mohawk at Schenectady is double. with six feet 
and a half clear water-way. This one was left open for the 
purpose of passing boats above or below the dam. If found 
necessary to protect the way from drifé or ice, a defiecting 
crib will be placed above, provision for this baving heen 
already made bp the Superintendent of Public Works. The 
river was very low when the way was completed, giving only 
six inches in depth in the fishway, but under these conditions 
it was evident to all that fish would pass up even more 
readily than through the rapids of a trout or bass stream. 
The yerdict of all who have seen the work since completion 
is that it is the perfection of a fishway.—G. H. 


. FILIP FRYBORN, Commissioner of Fisheries of 
Sweden, has made an extended tour of America this summer, 
and has visited the principal fisheries and fish hatcheries of 
the country. Last week he returned to New York from Cali- 
fornia, and yesterday he sailed for Bremen. Mr. Fryborn 
will publish the results of his investigations shortly after 
reaching Stockholm. 


THE BOSTON SHORT LOBSTER CASES will be taken 
up to the Supreme Court. 


Che Fennel. 


FIXTURES. 
DOG SHOWS, 


Dec. 1 to 8.—First Dog Show of the Inter-State Poultry and Pet 
Stock Association, Cairo, Il. A. A, Cowdery, Secretary, Cobden, 


Ti, 

Dee. 15 to 17.—Second Annual Dog Show of the Western Connec- 
ticut Poultry Association. Frank D, Hallett, Superintendent, 
Winsted, Coun. Hntries close Dec. 4. ; 

January, 1887.—Bench Show of Poultry and Pet Stock Associ- 
ation, at Adams, Mass. W. FP. Davis, Secretary. 

Jan, 17 to #1, 1887,—Ohio State Honey, Rap ipe and Pet Stock 
ee ae Bog Show, Columbus, 0, . F. Kuell, Superintend- 

t, Columbus, O. 
aa arch 29 to Aprik 1, 18th anger Bench Show of Rhode 
Island een ae Providence, KR. I. N, Seabury, Secretary, 

1383, Providence. 
Sail 5 to 8, 1887.—Third Annual Show of New England Kennel 
Club, Boston. F.L. Weston, Secretary, Hotel Boylston, Boston, 
Mass. 

April 12 to 15, 1887. Thirteenth Annual Dog Show of the Western 
Ponpeyinnuie: Poultry Society. at Pittsburgh, Pa. G. B. Elben, 


Secretary. FIELD TRIALS. 


Dec. 8.—First Annual Field Trials of the Irish Setter Club, at 
Salisbury, N.C. W-. Dunphy, President, Peekskill, N. Y. ; 

Dee, 13., eneh SAT ets Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tem: ; -" 

Dee. 14.—Inaugural Field Trials of the Texas Field Trials Club. 
For members only. John F. Sharp, Secretary, Marshall, Tex. 


THE CONNECTICUT COMMISSION, 


Bi Tiger twenty-first report of the Connecticut Fish Commis- 

sion, for January, 1887, 1s at hand. By the terms of the 
appropriation of the General Assembly, the Commissioners 
have necessarily confined their operations to the hatching of 
shad and the distribution of young trout. Having no dis- 
cretion whatever in this matter, they were obliged to decline 
the offers of salmon eggs from Prof. 8. F. Baird because they 
had no funds to apply to their hatching and distribution. 
Last year there was an appropriation of $5,000 made to the 
State Board of Heaith for investigation and experiment con- 
cerning the pollution of streams, and the results of some 
experiments on fishes in polluted water are quoted from an 
English paper. 

There has been a difficulty in the way of distributing the 
supply of young trout satisfactorily, either to the Commis- 
Sioners or to the applicants. They had thought it advisable 
to put ab least.3,00U into each one of the streams to be stocked, 
and as the $1,000 appropriated would only purchase 334,000 
trout, only 112 applicants out of 269 could be supplied. Tt 
was decided, however, to supply those who were applying for 
the first time; and yet one State Senator, in view cf the fact 
that the appropriation is no larger, asks for 50,000 fish, or 
one-sixth of the whole number possible to be obtained. Com- 
ment on this is unnecessary. ‘ 

An interesting question 1s about to come up in Connecti- 
cut concerning the stocking of private streams by the State, 
Occasionally a complaint is made that a certain stream 
which has tater trout nan seat ae for sae yeas ae 
succession, has heen “poste y the owners of the land, and Sa ieae ; Bi ae ’ sci- 
all persons forbidden to take trout therefrom. One public-) ,4°°- 6 nae eal See Ten pessee sD eens AOS 
spirited gentlenian who had fer four years paid the neces-| Broad street, Nashville, Tenn. 
Bary: eapenses of transportation of the young fry to a well- eS 
known brook, when he went to catch afew of them, now - KENNEL NOTES. 

Heke Bare: a EUS Ome oe hae Storied oat the OWRSE | WING to the yery complete reporis of the field trials we are 
Ww ot allow any more fishing, and on further inquir woes 

found that the Pop MeLDE was in the habit of taking Ss fer compelled to defer the publication of Kennel Notes until next 
pounds of trout every week and sending them to a popular’! week. - - : - : 


HECTOR AND HUSTLING HANNAH. 


This was the next brace. Hector, handled by John White, 
isa white and black pointer with a fair amount of speed, 
He is said to do good work, but he was all off in nose and 
made a poor showing, Hustling Hannah, handled by Short, 
isa fairly well formed bitch, also with a fair turn of speed. 
They were put down in a clover field and worked across a 
-| hollow to an old field of weeds, where both went well at a 

fair rate of speed. Hector made a cast and winded a bevy. 
but drew right into the midst of them and. scored a bad 
flush and dropped to wing, Hannah then got in a nice little 
chase to a hare, but_ came back to whistle. We-then went 
for the bevy fiushed in the previous heat, which settled in 
the woods. Hannah was the first to find and she pointed 
very prettily with her head down wind and Hector backed 
her, and as the handlers came up the bird flushed just below 
her. Hector then fiushed a bird and stopped to wing and, 
White claimed a point, but there were no more birds there 
and he luckily scored a false point only, as the judges did ~ 
not see the fiush. Hannah then half painted, turned back a 
few steps and located her bird nicely and Hector backed her 
a second or two and then moved eae stopped te order 
alongside her. Short to order flushed and sho and bor 


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dogs were steady, This finished the heat with Hustling 
Hannah the winner, Down twenty-three minutes, 
SWATARA AND DAN NOBLE, 

Swatara is a large, easy-moving dog with a very gamy, 
taking way when on game, He is quite stylish on point, 
and has considerable speed and range. His owners reside 
at Harrisburg instead of Pittsburgh, as published. He was 
handled by Tucker. Dan isa large lemon belton. He is 
also speedy and ranges well. He does not look to be going 
as fast as his competitor, but his stride is much longer an 
carries him along at a good rate. He was handled by Seager. 
They were put down in the stubble where Hector flushed 
the bevy in the previous heat, and as Swatara came to the 

lace he made a couple of stylish points, but soon went on. 

e then turned into a sedge field with scattering plum 
thickets, where Dan pen eed on point, but moved on as his 
handler went in front of him. e then came to the corer 
where the heat between Gath and Grouse Dale was decided 
years ago. Swatara flushed a very small bird down wind 
and then drawing on afew steps another one got up, an 
soon.after one rose near the dogs. We then worked along 
the fence, and Swatara pointed and Dan backed an instant, 
and then moved up alongside, Tucker, to order, put up 
the bird, and both dogs remained steady. Then over the 
fence Dan half pointed, and Swatara backed him nicely. 
Dan then moved on and located the bevy in fine style. Swa- 
tara ab the same time sporened a single that went with the 
bevy, which was flushed to order, The birds flew only a 
short distance, and working toward them, both dogs chal- 
lenged and roaded a short distance. Finally, at a gully, 
Swatara got in_a stylish point, and as Dan came up he 
started to back, but catchimg the scent he turned his head a 
trifle and also pointed very prettily. ‘Tucker, to order, 
flushed a single and then the rest went. This was a very 

retty finish to the heat, which was awarded to Swatara, 
SH thirty minutes. Mr. R. C. Cortell informed us that 
he saw an albino quail in this bevy. 


KEYSTONE AND CASSIO. 


Keystone, handled by Tucker, is a large dog, fast and styl- 
ish, and has the reputation of doing capital work; but some- 
thing was evidently the matter with both dogs, as most of 
the work throughout the heat was very unsatisfactory, Cas- 
sio, handled by Ayent, is a nice levelsnoying dog of medium 
size with quite a turn of speed. They were put down in an 
old stubble field and worked up to the top of a knoll where 
Keystone challenged to the windward of some birds, and as 
Cassio came up below them he challenged and then dropped, 
but soon went on and flushed part of the bevy which got up 
allaround him. He then swung round near the remainder 
and should have pointed them, but he kept on and put them 
up and dropped to vee Taking the dogs round to get the 
wind they were worked toward them in the woods, but the 
eas was not half hunted and birds were constantly being 

ushed behind the dogs. Cassio was the first to find and 
Key backed very indifferently but was steady to order. Avent 
finshed the bird which he killed, and as we went on Key re- 
trieved it. Both dogs then worked over the ground but 
showed no nose, as birds were getting up near them and cn 

round that they had passed over. e then worked some 

istance down a branch to a cornfield, where Cassio chal- 
lenged and soon after madea nice point and Key backed 
him, but nothing was found. Both dogs then swung into 
some pines and Cassio drew a short distance nicely, but 
finally gave it up and madeacast but failed to catch it, 
Key made his cast in the right direction and nailed the bevy 
in jine style, and Tucker flushed them to order. Following 
them back toward the spectators on a side hill, Cassio 
pointed a hare and Key backed him. When the hare 
was flushed, Cassio gave chase and Key was un- 
steady, but both became quiet to order. Although 
the locality of several birds was known and the dogs worked 
toward them, only a few were found, and these not by the 
dogs, except one that Key flushed, when several more got up 
and he was a trifle unsteady. Soon after another one got up 
before him down wind. Several more were fiushed by the 
judges and handlers, and as we came to a patch of briers 
where some of them had settled Key Ab ee to order, and as 
the judges came up a bird rose beyond him. Some of the 
spectators thought it a good piece of work for the dog, but 
any credit attaching to the poimt belonged to Tucker. 
We then worked up to a stubble, where Cassio challenged 
and Key backed him, and as Cassio turned and saw Key, 
he elso backed, making a very pretty picture. Key then 
made a cast and pointed a beyy, and Cassio backed him to 
order. Tucker, to order; flushed and shot, and afew seconds 
later a second beyy flushed near the judges. Swinging 
round to get the wind Key pointed but moved on and again 
pointed a single that Tucker, to order, flushed. Then in the 
woods Key pointed twice but soon moved on, Cassio backing 
each time. Cassi0 then pointed and drew for quite a 
distance on a hare, which Key saw as it started and gave 
chase to, but at once stopped to order. We then turned 
back and Key made a beautiful point, but nothing was 
found and he scored a ftalse point. We then started toward 
the Model Farm, where lunch was awaiting us, and as we 
came to the edge of the woods Key pointed a single that got 
up wild as the judges came up, and the dogs:were ordered w 
and the heat was awarded to Keystone. own one hour an 
seventeen minutes, 

BRIDE AND RUE II. 


After lunch this brace was put down in a large grass lot 
west of the barn and worked down to the hrahole Bride is 
a small black bitch with white feet, She comes of a strain 
that has been kept by her owner many years. She is fast, a 

_ wide ranger, and shows hunting sense. She was handled by 
John White. Rue Il.is a pretty little pointer, somewhat 
Tose bling her dam, champion Rue. She is also fast and 
shows well when on game. She was handled by Aldrich. 
Both started off at speed and went away like streaks, with 
Bride a trifiein the lead. Turning down the branch Bride 
caught scent, and turning, jumped upon a flat rock and 
pointed very prettily a bevy that flushed as her handler came 
up. Ruethen came round and made a nice point where 
they rose from. We then worked down to the creek and 
beat out the hillside, but not finding them, turned back, and 
POSSI BB the branch into corn, Rue made a nice point to a 
single that Aldrich flushed to order. Bride was working 
merrily in the corn when one flushed near her that she 
should have pointed. Rue then flushed one and dropped, 
and a little further on another one got up near her, ‘Sie she 
started to chase but stopped to order, She then came close 
to her handler and See but he did not think that she 
was pointing, and while they stood there a bird that she was 
evidently pointing, flushed in front of her. Soon after one 
got up near Bride, but we could not see whether she was to 

lame or not. She then madea gamy point which Rue at 
once honored. Both went on and Bride roaded some dis- 
tance what proved to be a fast running bevy, Ruc alternately 
backing and roading with her, After some distance the 
birds turned through a fence, and Bride, losing the trail, 

' made a cast forit and struck it near the fence just a few 
seconds after Rue had pointed. The birds were then seen 
running ahead, and the dogs were ordered over the fence, 
where both disappeared behind some cedars, where the birds, 
which had flown a short distance, had settled. As the judges 
came up both dogs were pointing and the birds were flushed 
to order. Bride dropped to wing but Rue was a trifie nn- 
steady, They, were then ordered up and the heat was 
awarded to Bride, Down twenty-eight minutes. 

= MAVIS AND ROT B. i 


. This brace was very evenly matched. Both move easily 
and both are wide rangers. Mavis was handled hy John 


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up to go down in the morning. 


Short. They were put down in sedge 
pines and worked to an orchard 
grown up to tall weeds, but nothing was found and we 
turned back for the last bevy. They had run together and 
Mavis was the first to find them, making an eleean oint 
that Roi backed in fine style. Lewis went ahead to flush 
when Mavis very carefully drew on, and locating the bir 
again, pointed yery nicely. Lewis flushed them, shot and 
both dogs were steady, Following them up Mayis pointed 
and Roi backed afewseconds and then moved up to her, 
when both went on to a fence, where Mayis again pointed, 
moved on a few steps and again pointed and Roi backed her. 
She then went over the fence anda single flushed ahead of 
her. A few steps on she pointed just as one went and soon 
after repeated the performance. A hare then started toward 
the crowd and Roi gaye chase. A colored brother took a 
snap shot with a rock at the hare and just missed the dog, 
whereupon Short started for the marksman who had asudden 
call elsewhere and made quick time in going. We then turned. 
back and Mavis scored a flush and Roi made a point that 
Mayis refused to back and was stopped to order, Short to 
order pre up the bird, both dogs remaining steady, We then 
erossed down to the branch, where both pointed once or 
twice, but soon moved on. We then swung round south of 
the farm house, where Roi pointed but soon went on, Mavis 
refusing to back him. e then crossed a fence to some 
woods. and Mavis made a point, but soon drew on and located 
a bevy in fine style. Lewis to order put them up and shot, 
and Mavis was steady. After them in the woods Mayis 
flushed one and several more rose, A few steps further on 
both dogs stopped just as another one went. Mavis then got 
scent at a brush heap, and went around it and pointed a 
crippl_, which she retrieved. We then turned back and went 
down a ditch some distance without finding anything except 
a hare that Mavis went for, but soon came back. Then turn- 
ing toward the house to a good-looking stubble, both chal- 
lenged and roaded a bevy that was feeding. Roi got there 
first and made a nice point, and Mavis soon came up beyond 
him and also pointed. Short to order put up the birds and 
killed one that Roi retrieved well, Following them into the 
weeds we failed to find, and turning back we worked down 
to the ereek and then back nearly to the house withouta 
find, The judges consulted and ordered up the dogs with 
Roi B. the winner. Down 2 hours and 14 minutes. 


DOLON AND ALLIE JAMES. 


It was nearly night when this brace was put down, Dolon 
isanice looking medium weight pointer with a very level 
way of going. He has considerable speed and is quite stylish 
when on point; he was handled by Short, Allie James is of 
medium size, moves fairly well and has also considerable 
speed; she was handled by Avent. Both started off well, 
showing good speed and range. Working through a clover 
field and some woods toastubble, Dolon challenged and 
then drew on afew steps, and madea nice point to a bevy 
that Short, to order, flushed and killed two at one shot. Da- 
lon broke in but came back to order. <A little further on 
Dolon, while going at speed caught scent and whirled on a 
beautiful point to another bevy. Short, ordered to flush and 
shoot but not to kill, put up the birds and by accident killed 
one and Dolon remained steady. Sent to retrieve he did so 
nicely. Allie had been working the opposite side of the field 
and as we came up she turned into the woods and made a 
nice point that Dolon at once honored, but he showed an in- 
clination to move up and was dropped to order, Avent was 
ordered to flush and went ahead, but the birds were some 
distance away and lying closely, and he did not find them 
readily and ordered Allie on. She was loth to go, but after 
considerable urging she drew on right into the birds and 
they got up all around her. She then had a merry chase 
after a hare, but soon came back to whistle. Wethen crossed 
the stubble tothe opposite side, and Allie made a paint to a 
bird that went before the judges came up, Soon after she 
flushed one and then several more went. Then in some 
sprouts both pointed and roaded but could make nothing of 
it, Shortly after Dolon made a point, and Allie being close 
to him and nearer the bird also pointed and a second later 
the bird went. A little further on one flushed near the dogs 
and handlers and asit was getting dark they were ordered 
Down thirty-nine minutes. 


WHDNESDAY. 


On Wednesday morning it was raining and it looked like 
avery bad day, but there wasalnll about 9 o’clock, and a 
start was made, The rain came again, however, in a tor- 
rent, and there was nothing to do but return. There was 
another lull toward noon, and partaking of a hasty lunch, 
“boots and saddles’? was sounded and another attempt was 
made, Your reporter, however, with a wholesome fear of 
theumatics, decided to wait until it had done raining, but 
when the clouds ceased their downpour and an attempt was 
made to start, there was not a horse to be had for love or 
money, and for a report of the afternoon’s work we are in- 
debted to Mr. H. H. Briggs and the judges, who very kindly 
placed their notes at our disposal. The brace Dolon and 
Allie James were put downa few minutes past 12 in sedge 
to run out their unfinished heat. Working up a hillside, 
Allie, while at speed, van into and flushed a beyy. Dolon 
came round, and casting to the left, porated an outlying 
bird that remained, and they were ordered up and the heat 
awarded to Dolon, Down six minutes; altogether, fifty-five 
minutes, 


Lewis and Roi by § 
among some scatierin 


GOLDSTONE AND BOB RH. - 


This was the next brace. They were put down in the open 
and given a sue Goldstone is above the medium in size, 
quite fast and very stylish, pointing with head and tail as 
high as he can get them. He was handled by Tucker, Bob 
H, is a large, rather coarse dog with full as much speed as 
his competitor and a very easy level way of going, He ap- 
pears to have lots of hunting sense and locates his birds 
in capital style. He was handled by Rose. Followin 
the Jast bevy, Bob challenged near a fence an 
drew a short distance and made a stylish point to a 
single. Goldstone refused to back, ran in and scored a 
flush. This was too much for Bob and he broke in, but 
at once stopped. to order. A little further on Bob got in 
another beautiful point, which was at once honored by Gold- 
stone in fine style. Kose to order flushed the bird and shot 
and both dogs were steady. Bob then drew on through some 
tall sedge and pointed at the edge, but nothing was found. 
Turning back m the sedge Goldstone made a beautiful point 
which was not honored by Bob, although he was in sight 
Tucker to order put up the bird and shot and both remained 
steady, Then turning back up a side hill to some pines Bob 
made a capital point toasingle. Goldstone refused to back 
went by him and flushed the bird. They were then ordered 
up and the heat was awarded to Bob H. Down twenty-four 
mintites, 

GAY GLADSTONE AND CONSOLATION. 


This brace was put down in the open near where the last 
brace was taken up. Gay, handled by Tucker, is a large 
dog, fast and a very good mover and with fair style. Conso- 
lation had a little the best of it in both speed and style and 
covered much the most ground, His worst fault in moving 
is that he lifts too high when going, although a portion of 
the time he ran level. He was handled by Luke White. 
Working into some woods, Gay flushed a single while at 
speed and kept on without paying it any attention. Then in 
some tall sedge he made avery stylish point to a bevy, which 
was flushed fo order, and he was steady to wing and shot. 
Turning down into some-low ground Con flushed a single 
and dropped to wing. Then in some sprouts he madea 


.good point to a bevy that White flushed to order. Then in 


some pines, where birds had been marked, Con drew a long 


distance with his head high, and located a single in grand 
style, Gay backing yery prettily. Working through some 
sprouts to a patch of small pines, Gay pointed and Con 
backed him, but nothing was found. hen crossing an 
open field to some woods, Gay pointed a single that flushed 
just before Con came up. Gay held his position and Con 
refused to back and went up and also pointed indifferently. 
Con then gotina point to a single that White, to order 
flushed and crippled, and Gay coming round pointed an 

then retrieved it, Then circling nearly around the specta- 
tors, Con made a false point that was very handsomely 
backed by Gay. Soon after Gay pointed false, and Con ran 
in, stopped an. instant and went on. Gay had slowed down 
somewhat and was inclined to potter, Con was gone all 
and soon pinned a single that was flushed to order by his 
handler. This ended the heat, with Consolation the winner, 
Down fifty-two minutes. 


SPRINGBOK AND TALLEYRAND, 


Springbok is a well formed pointer of medium size, very 
fast, and a wide ranger, with a nice easy way of going, He 
carries his head high and puts on lots ofstyle. He is not yet 
eR aS trained and was not under good control. He was 
handled by Captain McMurdo, Talleyrand is almost a fac 
simile of his brother Roi B, in looks and style of going, He 
was handled by Short. They were put down in the open and 
worked to some woods, where Talley scored a false point. 
Then turning down the creek without a find they went back 


to a thicket, where Spring roaded out a bevy and pointed 
them, Talley backing very nicely. The birds were flushed, 
to order, and both dogs were steady to wing and shot. ‘Then 


working up the creek Spring made a nice point but nothing 
was found, Then, crossing a run to some pines, Talley got 
in a good point to a single that was flushed to order. Spring 
then made a false point near an old barn. Then down the 
hill in pines Spring flushed a brace and was soundly rated by 
his handler. Working down the creek in sedge and crossing 
to some pines Spring made a nice point, and Talley coming 
up out of his sight also pointed thesame birds, which got up 
all around as the handlers went onto flush, Spring then. 
gotin a nice point that was flushed to order, and the heat 
was ended in favor of Springbok. Down one hour and two 
minutes. 
RAPIDAN AND PAXTANG. 

Rapidan is a nicely made little pointer with lots of speed 
and an easy, level way of going. He was handled by Haight, 
who had never seen the dog before, but ran him, as his 
owner was not in a fit condition to handle him. Paxtangis a 
large dog of an ugly liver roan color, but he makes up in ac- 
tion what he lacksin looks. He has a level head, is fairly fast 
and appears to have a wonderful nose, going straight to his 
birds and locating them in exceptionally fine style. He was 
handled by Tucker, This was a short heat, as Pax cut out 
the work, going straight to his birds without giving the 
other dog a chance. As soon as the word was given Pax 
went some twenty yards and nailed a bevy in fine style. Rap 
backed him in elegant form and both were steady to -win 
and shot. Then across a guily Pax while at speed jumpe 
into a point that Rap backed at sight, but nothing was found, 
Working up to some woods Pax again made two capital 
points in quick succession to birds that were flushed to order, 
Then crossing the road he got in another good point, and 
Rap not seeing him also pointed the same birds. ‘They were 
then ordered up with Paxtang the winner. Down 15 minutes 


BEN HUR AND CHANCE. 


Ben Hur, handled by Short, is a large loose put together 
dog, quite good looking and with an easy way of going, but 
he was kept in and had no opportunity to show his speed. 
Chance, handled by Avent, is of medium size, very fast, quite 
stylish, wide ranger and looksastayer. They were put down 
in sedge and worked down to a gully where Ben chased a 
hare and caught it, much to the delight of the colored fol- 
lowers, who at once pronounced him the best yet, <A little 
further on Ben scored a false point, and shortly after both 
challenged and Ben pointed nicely with head and tail well 
up, and a bevy was flushed to order. Then in some woods 
each pointed, but the birds ran away, and both commenced 
roading, Chance had the best of it and located very nicely, 
and Ben backed him, Avent to order put up the bird and 
hit it, butit went on. The spectators crowded so close that 
birds got up all around. Soon after in some pines Ben 
secured a flush, and the heat was decided in favor of Chance, 
Down twenty-nine minutes. 


JEAN VAL JEAN AND FLY, 


Jean Val Jean, handled by Avent, is a well-formed dog, 
very fast and stylish, reminding one of Foreman, both in his 
way of going and the style in which he goes to his birds. 
Fly is a very nice moving little bitch of good style, with head 
earried high. She gets too close to the ground when on 
game, She was handled by Kolb, They were put down in 
the open and both went off at great speed with Jean in the 
lead. Fly was the first to point, but nothing was found, 
Jean then followed suit, and also scored false. They were 
then taken up, and 18 minutes later put down where a bevy 
had been marked down. Jean got there first, and scored a 
good point, They were then ordered up and the heat was 
awarded to Jean Val Jean. Down thirty-nine minutes, 
Kadd having a bye this finished the first series with the fol- 
lowing result: 

Summary First Series, 

Fred W. beat Nat Goodwin. 

Hari Kari beat Haid B, 

Hustling Hannah beat Hector. 

Swatara beat Dan Noble. 

Keystone beat Cassio. 

Bride beat Rue Ii. 

Roi B. beat Mavis. 

Dolon beat Allie James. 

Bob H. beat Goldstone. 

Consolation beat Gay Gladstone, 

Springbok beat Talleyrand. 

Paxtang beat Rapidan. 

Chance beat Ben Hur. 

Jean Val Jean beat Fly, 


Kidd, a bye. : 
THURSDAY. 
Second Series. 
KIDD AND FRED w, 


On Thursday be art the rain was coming down with a 
persistency that boded ill for the trials. Nevertheless a start 
was made shortly after 9 o’clock, during a lull in the storm, _ 
and the dogs were put down in stubble a short distance from 
town a few minutes later. Kidd is a light built black and 
tan, well up in legs, fairly well formed. and looks like going, 
but he was suffering from dysentery and scarcely galloped 
during the heat. He was handled by Kolb. As soon as the 
word was Fiven, Fred was off at speed and soon beat out the 
fields, while Kidd was trotting around just in front of us. 
Turning down:toward the woods a bevy fiushed under the - 
horses’ feet and settled in the pines. Fred had passed with- 
in twenty yards of them with the wind in his favor, but the 
high wind and rain had destroyed the scent. The wind was 
blowing strong from the southeast and came in fitful gusts, 
MAD it next to impossible for a dog to locate his birds 
even when he got the scent, Added to this, the birds were no 
moving, and a worse day for bringing out the hunting guali- 
ties of a good dog could scarcely oe imagined. A short 
nosed, slow, pottering dog might, if lucky, get in some 
work that would count, and thus beat the ideal field trial 
dog, who would be heavily handicapped by the very quali3 
ties that we are seeking for, and would thus cut his own ~ 
throat with his own best weapon, Speed, dash and good 


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work. Leaving our horses and following them up, Spring Fourth Series. 

while at speed, whirled on a beautiful nore toa Sreia that JEAN VAL JEAN AND BRIDE 

went a second or two later, and a little further on the per- ; : 

formance was repeated. Returning to our horses we turned | Were put, down in some sedge on top of a hill, and after a 
; short spin swung round after the last bevy in some pines. 


down toward the branch, and as we came toa small thicket aeoe : : 
Spring made a nice point that Con at once honored, — Capt, | Jean soon made a point and Bride backed him but nothing 


nose rae of but little avail in such a day as this. Following 
up the birds in the pines one fiushed near Kidd, and he 
dropped to wing. Fred also put up one while at speed, and 
kept on but stopped to order. Fred then pointed but went 
on, and soon after Kidd made an uncertain point under 
some cedars, drew on and again pointed fairly well, and as 
his handler went to flush_a bird rose some little distance | McMurdo, to order, put up the bird and killed it, and Spring 
beyond him. We thought Kidd entitled to the point, as the | retrieved it nicely, pointing dead yery prettily. A little 
birds evidently were running, but it was not easy to deter- | further on in a stubble field White walked into a bevy that 
nine, as he was pottering over the scent forsome time. It | settled in a patch of scrub oak, where Con found and pointed 
_ then commenced raining, and we turned toward a deserted | them nicely. Spring cnn up flushed one and stopped 
house. Kidd madea false point on the pee and soon after | and the remainder went, They were then ordered up and 
he pointed a hare and Fred backed him, It was now rain-| the heat was awarded to Consolation. Down fifty-eight 
ing fast, and we sought shelter in an old barn and under | minutes. 

the shed. The judges announced that Kidd did not possess 

merit enough to win, and awarded the heat to Fred W, 

Down fifty-three minutes, After a short stay at the barn 

somie one opened the house and we soon had a fire going in 
the large fireplace, when an attempt was made to get dry 
' and a messenger was dispatched to order our lunch brought 
to us; but the rain was coming in torrents, and the prospect 
' for any more work was very gloomy, Finally it was decided 
to return to town, and we were suon on the road and no 

turther work was done on this day, 
PRIDAY, 
HARI KARI AND HUSTLING HANNAH. 

Friday morning broke clear and beautiful with a gentle 
breeze from the northwest. There was a heavy frost and on 
_ this account we started rather late, not leaving the hotel 
 tintil 3:20. The dogs were put down in an old field about one 
mile from town at 8:38. Working through the field to some 
sedge, Hari swung round a few yards in front of the horses 
and made a pretty crouching point directly toward us, and 
' Hannah backed him nicely. Buckell to order flushed a bevy 
' between the dog and horses, and they settled in a thicket 
where London made his celebrated pose four years ago. Fol- 
lowing them up, Hannah made a point to a single that Hari 
ab onee honored, and the bird was flushed to order. Shesoon 
had another one fast and Hari backed her. and the bird went 
as the handlers came up. Then crossing the branch she again 
pores probably a running bird, as one flushed wild some 

ittle distance above her, and asshe went on another one 
rose near her. Hari then got in a nice point to a single that 
Buckell to order flushed’ and killed and Hari retrieved it. 
Wethen beat up to a grassy stubble, where Hari made a 
very pretty point to a bevy and Hannah dropped to back the 
- instant she saw him. The birds were flushed, but not shot 
at. This -was very well done. <A single bird was marked 
' down at the top of the opposite bank and the dogs were sent 
toward it. Hannah found it, but scored a flush, and the 
heat was awarded to Hari Kari. Down twenty-four minutes. 


was found. A little furtheron Jean again pointed and Bride 
backed him, Avent, to order, put BP ihe bird, Bride then 
got in a good point to asingle that White flushed to order 
and killed and she retrieved it well. Jean then pointed but 
soon went on and Bride flushed one and stopped, White 
called point but there were no more birds near her and she 
scored a false point. Jean then made a nice point to a sin- 
gle that Avent flushed to order. We then tured down to 
some stubble, both dogs going slower, Bride evidently tired 
but occasionally striking a good gait, Jean going fairly 
well. Crossing a stubble to an old field, Jean ran 
into a single and flushed it, and kept on and put 
up the bevy and was a trifle unsteady, Following. up 
the birds we failed to find them, and tumed for a bevy that 
the spectators had seen running into some weeds. Both 
posted. and then roaded on the trail for some time, Finally 

ride caught the scent, drew on and pointed them nicely, 
and White flashed them to order. Following them up Jean 
made a nice point and Avent, to order, put up the bird, and 
two or three more went; Jean showing sign of being unsteady, 
was dropped to order. We then swung into some pines, 
where Jeans pinned one in fine style, that Avent put up to 
order, Meantime Bride made a point to which nothing was 
found, and the heat was declared in favor of Jean Val Jean, 
Down one hour and fourteen minutes. This was a trying 
heat for the dogs, as it was mostly through tall sedge. Little 
Bride had gone through her previous heats gamely, but the 
heavy work was too much for her; next year, if nothing 
befalls her, she will make it hot for the best of them. 


BOB H, AND PAXTANG. 


It was_after 5 o’clock when this brace was put down in 
sedge, Bob at once made a very stylish point where a bevy 
had been flushed and Pax backed him in equal style, making 
a beautiful picture, Then working through to a stubble 
Pax pointed a hare and made a jump ortwo but came back 
to whistle, and soon after he pointed once or twice at larks 
and then making a cast to a stubble he caught scent and halt 
ported, but before his handler could get to him a large bevy 

ushed wild on the hill aboye him and he remained steady. 
The birds settled across a branch in a thicket along a fence, 
Pax was there first and scored a nice point and was hand- 
somely backed by Bob, Tucker put up the birds to order, 
and as the dogs went on Bob caught scent, pointed a moment 
and went on and left his birds and Pax came upand pointed 
them, Tucker flushing them to order. This ended the heat 
with Paxtang the winner. Down seventeen minutes. [twas 
now night and we started for town well pleased with the 
day’s work, haying run off twelve heats. This ended the 
| fourth series with the following result: 


Sunmary Fourth Series. 
Jean Val Jean beat. Bride. 


Paxtang beat Bob H, 
SATURDAY. 


Tie for First Pluce. 
JEAN VAL JEAN AND PAXTANG 


were the only ones left to contest for first place and the heat 
was intently watched by the crowd of spectators. The day 
was simply perfect. There had been a heavy frost durin 
the night and the air in the morning was a bit keen, bu 
it soon grew warm, although it was not uncomfortably 
so at any time during theday. There was a gentle breeze 
from the northwest and nota cloud to beseen, Starting from 
the hotel a few minutes past 8, we drove a short distance 
from town aud the dogs were put down in an old field at 8:39, 
Jean showed himself the fastest, and was the equal of Pax 
in range, but much of his ground was gone over tice, while 
Pax, with his steady lope. was doing his work in a masterly 
Manner, looking out the likely places and going to them in 
a way that showed the workman. After beating out the 
field we turned into some pines where Pax pointed a moment 
but soon went on. When we came to the place two birds 
flew out of a tree some ten feet above the place. Turning in 
the direction of these birds Pax got a point on one. and Jean 
backed him and the bird was put up to order, Tucker shot 
and both dogs were steady, We then turned back and 
worked out a side hill grown up to weeds and a stubble, 
where the spectators flushed a bevy that was followed back 
into the pines, but none were found except two or three that 
were flushed by the handlers andjudges. We then crossed to 
the large open field of the Snow farm where both dogsranged 
wide. pel y Pax made a point but soon moved on and cast 
for the scent, but Avent walked into the bevy a short distance 
away and finshed them, Jean then came round and made a 
beautiful point where they rose, and Pax backed him in 
grand style, Following the birds into some woods, Pax 
made a point butwent on, and as the spectators came up a 
bird flushed near them. Jean then _madea point justin 
time to score, asthe bird went a second later. Pax then got, 
in two points in rapid succession, and, to order, a bird was 
flushed to each, Jean then pointed a bevy that was flushed 
to order. Pax, coming round, made a nice point where they 
rose from. A little further on Jean pointed a hare and gave 
chase when it started, but came back to whistle. Pax then 
pointed a hare and Jean refused to back and was dropped to 
order. A little further on Jean appeared to catch a little 
scent and challenged, while Pax, not seeing him, came round 
and pinned the bird, which went a second later. They were 
then ordered up, and Paxtang was awarded the heat and 
declared winner of first prizes $400, also winning for his 
owner, who bred him, the Breeders’ Cup, valued at $100, and 
for Mr. Tucker the FOREST AND STREAM prize of $50 to the 
handler of the winner. 
Ties for Second Place. 
BOB H. AND CONSOLATION, 


The judges announced that Bob H., Consolation and 
Chance should decide by running which of the three should 
have the honor of contesting with J ean Val Jean for second 
place, the dogs to be run in the order in which they were first 
drawn. This gaye Chance the bye, and Bob and Con were 
put down in the large stubble field on the Snow farm and 
worked across it toward the woods on the opposite side. As 
we passed the place where Avent flushed the bevy in the 

revious heat Bob made a splendid point at the old scent, 
Put soon went on and making a wide cast down wind turned 
and pointed toward us, then drawing a few steps he again 
pointed and Con backed him nicely. The Doctor came up 
and ordered Bob on and he took one jump and sat down on 
point, Con backing him instantly. ob then went on and 
challenging for scent he got too close to the bird, that had 
evidently been running, and scored a finsh, and as his hand- 
ler came up two more got up. A little further on they 
backed each other very prettily, and soon after Con pointed 
and Bob backed him nicely, but nothing was found: We 
then worked down along the woods and Con made a” wide 
cast down wind and turning, pointed toward us Just as a bevy 
flushed in front of us, ite claimed the point but 
Con did not, as he drew on in the opposite, direction 
and located another bevy, which his handler, to order, 
flushed a short distarice ahead of him. THis was a very 
pretty piece of work, as Con roaded down wind, and, making 
a short cast, whirled into pote in capital style. Crossing 
the fence at the corner of the woods Con pinned a single in 
good style, and itwas pul up to order, A short turn was 
nade in the woods, but nothing was found, and when the 
judges came back they were consulted and the dogs were 


ordered up, with Consolation winner. Bob H, had run his 


PAXTANG AND CHANCE. 


Owing to the breaking down of a bridge after the handlers 
and judges had passed over it, your reporter was obliged to 
make along detour, and did not join the party in time to 
see the work of this brace and is indebted to the kindness of 
Mr. Briggs for notes of the running. The brace was put 
down near the creek and worked up to some pines, when 
Pax challenged but could not make it out. Then crossing a 
run he made a point, and Chance backed him. Tucker beat 
round for some time, and the bevy finally flushed out of a 
cornfield behind the dogs. Following them up, Chance 
pinned a single that was fiushed to order, Pax then pointed 
one and Chance was called to heel, while Tucker, to order, 
putup the bird and shot and Chance broke in and was 
dropped to order. Then in some sedge, as the dogs were 
coming together from opposite directions, a bevy flushed 
near them and both stopped to wing. Working through a 
thicket, Chance was inclined to range too far and was not 
under good control. Then near a run Chance pointed a 
single that Avent flushed to order, and shot at and Chance was 
unsteady, When ordered on, Pax went a few feet and pointed 
but went on and both challenged once or twice but could not 
make it out. Following up the beyy, Chance, while going 
down wind at speed flushed a single, and a short distance 
further on in some pines Pax pinned a single that was 
flushed to order. The judges then consulted and ordered the 
dogs to go on, and Chance at once pointed asingle that 
flushed wild # moment later, Pax then cast to the rightand 
»ointed a bevy which fiushed before the judges saw him and 

e failed to score a good point that he deseryed. Working 
on to acornfield, each scored a point to which birds were 
flushed, both oes remaining steady. They then swung back 
in the pines and Chance made a point to a single that was 
flushed to order, Pax then got in one ortwo more pointsin 
rapid succession, and the beat was decided, Paxtang winning. 
Down forty-eight minutes. This ended the second series, 
and as it was nearly 1 o’clock a break was made for lunch, 
Following is the result of the second series: 


SWATARA AND BRIDE. Summary Second Serics. 


Just before the brace was put down a few birds flushed} Hari Kari beat Hustling Hannah. 

near us, and they were taken a short distance and cast offin| Bride beat Swatara. 

an old field, Both started at speed, Bride having the best of | Boi B. beat Keystone. 

if in this respect as well as inrange. After taking quite a| Bob H. beat Dolon. | 

cirele Bride struck scent of a bevy and with herhead wellup| Consolation beat Springbok. 

never broke her gallop, but quartering the ground and hold-|_ P pose beat Chance. 

ing the scent went a long distance to her birds and pinned] ‘Jean ValJeanabye ae 

them in capital style and held them until we came up, when Third Series. 

they were flushed to order and one was killed by White. JEAN VAL JEAN AND FRED w, 

This was a very commendable piece of work and it was After lunch this brace was put down near the creek in a 
warmly praised by all. Following them into the edge of | cornfield, and a turn was taken to the lower end without a 
some woods Bride made an excusable fiush, and soon after | find. Then turning back we crossed the creek and went up 
Swatara pointed one that flushed 1s Tucker came up, and a| through woods to an open field of sedye, where Jean got ina 
short distance further on she made another point and this | nice point to a bevy that Avent flushed to order and shot at, 
bird also went as Tucker came up. She then flushed one | Following them into the woods, both dogs pointed, and we 
and soon after made a point to which nothing: was found, | heard a bird go, but could not seeif either was to blame. 
One then got up near Bride and soon after Swatara pinned | Jean then flushed oné and soon after made a point; Fred 
one that Tucker fiushed to order and both dogs were steady | backed him; the bird flushed as the handlers came up; a few 
to wing and shot, Swatara then scored a flush and Bride | steps on the performance was repeated, except that Fred was 
‘got ina good point to one that flushed itself a few seconds | not near to back. Wred then got in two pointsin the same 
later. They were then ordered up and the heat was awarded | manner. He then made a point, but leftit, and as the specta- 
‘to Bride. Down thirty-four minutes. tors came up a bird was flushed from there. Jean then sat 

KEYSTONE AND ROT RB. down very gracefully on point to a single that Avent fiushed 


This brace was at once put down in the large stubble field, to order. After a brief consultation the judges awarded the 


and Keystone, after going a short distance pointed, but went heat‘to Jean Val Jean. Down thirty-seven minutes. 

in of hisown accord, and a little further on he again pointed, HART EARL AND BRIDE, . 

but he held it too long this time, as nothing was found and | Were at once taken to an adjoining stubble field and put 
he scored a false point. A little further on Roi made a good | 20wn on the hillside, where Bride pointed and drew, prob- 
point to a bevy that Short flushed to order, killing one that | #Ply om an old scent, as eS wasfound. Shethen swung 
Keystone retrieved as we went on. We then left our horses | ower down and pointed a single from the last bevy, and the 
and crossed a fence to a knoll of sedge and brush, where Key-| bitd went a few seconds later. She then swung into some 
stond made a point and Roi backed him, and as the judges | Pines and pointed a bevy just as they rose, Following them 
cameup Tucker flushed a bird just behind his dog. A little] UP Hari ran up one and took a few jumps after it, but 
further on both dogs pointed ‘at very nearly the sanie time, | Stopped to order, Bride then nade a nice point to a single 
and birds were flushed before each. A. little further on one | that Wate pub. up to order, and Bade Was steady to wing 
got up near Roi and Key made a_point, but soon went on a| #24 shot. Hari then made hci oon to a single that 
few yards and again pointed and Roi backed him, but noth-| Buckell, to order, flushed and. lulled; meantime Bride 
ing was found, We fan went to some woods where some of | pointed but moved on as several birds flushed, when Hari's 
the birds had been inarked, and Key made a point to a single 
‘that went as the judges came up, and a little further on he 
half pointed a second before another flushed; then two or three 
more went behind the dogs as the judges came along. This 
‘ground was not half hunted, asthe dogs were sent straight on 
instead of giving them time to work over the ground. We 
then turned down a branch, where Key pointed, drew on and 
again sibintet but soon left it, and Roi took up the trail and 
roaded it out and pointed and was drawing on when Short 
came up, and the birds flushed wild just beyond the dog, 
This ended the heat with Roi B. the winner. Down twenty- 
nine minutes. Keystone appeared to be all off, as none of 
his points were rigid. 

DOLON AND BOB H, 


were put down in a field of sedge. Bob was handled by his 
owner, who had recovered from his indisposition. ber 
oing a short distance, Bob made an undecided point, and as 
olon came up both went on and Bob again pointed and 
Dolon backed him, they both went on, however, and did 
some roading, probably on trail of birds of the last bevy 
when they ran together, as it appeared to lead toward the 
place where they were flushed. We then crossed the branch 
to the thicket where the birds had been marked down, and 
after several had been. flushed by the spectators Bob made a 
nice point in the sedge, Dolon backing to order, The Doctor 
ut up the birds to order and shot; both dogs were steady. 
aking a few ee Bob pinned another one that the Doctor 
flushed and killed, and Bob retrieved nicely. A little further 
on one flushed near Dolon, and a few yards further both 
dogs pointed at nearly the same time, Bob catching the scent 
a second before Dolon. As the handlers came up birds 
flushed behind the dogs. As they went on Bob flushed one 
going down wind, and a little further on he made a nice 
point to some birds that got up as the Doctor went to him, 
ob. soon made another point, but was sent on by his 
handler, who had failed to find a bird that the spectatorsput 
up as they came along. Bob soon had fe rother one that 
‘flushed itself a few seconds later, and ke was a trifle un- 
steady to wing. They were then ordered up, with Bob H. 
the winner; down 18 minutes. Dolon was suffering from 
dysentery and did not show at his best. 


CONSOLATION AND SPRINGBOK. 


_This brace was put down in sedge on top of the hill and 

_ worked down to a run and then up to some woods that both 
dogs ran into, and considerable noise was made before they 
were got together yeah We beat out quite a large tract of 
good-looking ground withont a find, both dogs going well 
and ranging wide. Finally on a stubble field Con found a 
bevy an Lpeunied it in beautiful style, Spring backing him 
nicely, White, to order, flushed them and killed one that 
Con retrieved in good style. This was avery pretty piece of 


ird went. A little further on Bride pinned one that White, 
to order, put up, and the heat was ended in favor of Bride, 
Down twenty minutes. 
ROI B. AND BOB H, 

This brace was put down. at the edge of the Pines and 
given a turn in the open and then worked round into the 
pines after the scattered birds of the last bevy. Bob got 
there first and nailed one that the Doctor, to order, put up 
and killed. Roi then poimted one that went before the 
judges came up, He soon had another one fast that flushed 
as Short went to him. We then swung back down to a run, 
where Bob pointed, drew on.and again pointed and then 
roaded, a short distance, probably a running bird, Both 
dogs then disappeared in the pines, and when found they 
were both in a gully pointing, with Roi a little ahead. It 
was impossible to tell which found first, as evidently one 
had jumped in the hole and at once pointed, and the other, 
without seeing him, had also doné exactly the same. Short, 
toorder, flushed, and both dogs were steady. A little further 
on Roi caught scent, butthe bird went before he could locate 
it, and as he went on one er two more finshed near him, 
One then got up near Bob just as he stopped on point to 
another that his handler flushed to order. He soon had 
another one fast that got up as the Doctor went to him, and 
the heat was ended with Bob H. the winner. Down twenty- 
five minutes. 

PAXTANG AND CONSOLATION, 

This brace was put down ina field of sedge, where Pax 
after going a short distance made a point to a single that 
flushed before Tucker came up. Working up to a fence Con 
flushed one and stopped, and a second later several more got 
up. Following them into some pines Con made a good 
point to a single that flushed wild a second or two later, and 
a little further on the performance was, repeated, and soon 
after he again pointed, but hothing was found. Pax then 
came up and went on a short distance aud painted the bird, 
and Tucker to order flushed it and shot. Pax then swung 
to the left and again made a nice point, and Oon backed him 
very prettily, Tucker to order putting up the bird. We then 
turned into some sedge where Pax mopped on point, as_if 
shot, and Con, a little behind him, also went down in the 
same manner to back, but catching scent also pointed. 
Tucker went ahead to flush when Pax drew on a step or two 
and a single got up, and then the remainder of the bevy went. 
This was a very pretty piece of work. They were ordered up 
and the heat was awarded to Paxtang; down 21 minutes. 
This ended the third series with the following result: 

Summary, Third Series; 

Jean Val Jean beat Fred W. - 

Bride beat Hari Kari. 

Bob H. beat Roi B. 

Paxtang beat Consolation, 


. Dao, 2, 1886, FOREST AND STREAM. 


371 


previous heats in fine form, . Although bis owner, who 
1andled him, never witnessed a field trial, he brought out a 

grand dog and showed him up a winner oyer some good 
Ogs. 


|Special to Forest and Stream.] 

Higu Port, N.C., Noy. 29.—The weather to-day has been 
good except rather windy atnoon, Seven heats were run. 
The work from some cause has been very unsatisfactory, al- 
though there has been an occasional brilliant point. The 
trials were run on ground six miles east of here. Birds were 
plenty but scent appeared to be poor and none of the heats 
were very good. Prince beat Krupp, Duke of Bergen beat 
Dress, Rod beat Old Pebo, Rue Il. beat Consolation, Lalla 
Rookh beat Half and Half, Bang Bang beat Flotsam. In 
the second series Malite beat Tammany and Robert le Diable 
ran an unfinished heat with Nick of Naso, 

{Special to Forest and Stream.] 

Hien Pornt, N. C., Nov, 30—8:50 P, M.—The weather to- 
day has not been zood for field work. There has been some 
rain with a high wind. In the unfinished heat between 
Robert le Diable and Nick of Naso, Robert won, doing some 

ood work, Prince beat Don’s Dot, Duke of Bergen beat 

od. Lalla Rookh beat Rue II, in a good and close heat. 
This ended the seeond series. In the third series Bang Bang 
deat Malite in a close heat. Robert le Diable beat Duke of 
Bergen in a long, tedious heat, without finding many birds. 


CONSOLATION AND CHANCE, 


After a short rest this brace was put down, near where the 
last brace was taken up, and worked in stubble and sedge 
down to the creek, where Con found a bevy and pointed 
them nicely, Chance backing him in good style. The birds 
were flushed to order and five or six flew over the judges and 
settled in the sedge a short distance beyondthem, Thedogs 
were brought round, and almost as soon as let go Chance 
winded and was turning round, when Con, quick as a flash, 
straightened out on point, and a second later Chance 
also pointed partly behind the other dog. The bird was 
fiusheéd to order, and the dogs sent into some tall sedge where 
Con pinned one that White to order put up and killed and 
Con retrieved it. Con soon got too near one and it went, 
Ghanee then made a point and Con backed him, but as 
Chance drew on Con went ahead and stole the point. The 
hird was fiushed to order, and we left our horses and crossed 
the creek after the remainder of the bevy, Taking the dogs 
round to get the wind they were sent on. Con got there first 
and pointed an instant, drew on and made an uncertain 
point, while Chance, a little to the right, caught scent and 
stiftened just as Con appeared to locate them, Birds were 
flushed before each dog and they were ordered on. Con was 
the first to find, pointing a single that White flushed to 
order. They were then ordered up with Consolation the 
winner, This was a good heat and some very pretty work 
was done by both dogs. 

Final Tie for Second Place. 
JEAN VAL JEAN AND CONSOLATION, 


This was the last heat in the stake, as the judges selected 
the third prize winner without running, They were put 
downin grass just above the bridge over the creek on the 
Model Farm. oth swung into sometall weeds and pointed 
at nearly the same time, Con perhaps half a second first,then 
on to the edge of the woods Con again pointed, but went 
on into the woods where both pointed at nearly the same 
time, and birds got up all around them, They were then 
swing round to a thicket, where Jean pointed, but nothing 
was found; meantime Con made a point to a single that 
White fiushed to order. The dogs were then sent on, and 
Con soon made a rie drew on and again pointed nicely a 
bird that White flushed to order, Jean then got too close to 
one that went, and soon after he pointed one that soon got 
up and he was inclined to chase, but stopped to order. They 
were then ordered up. The heat was awarded to Consola- 
tion, and he was declared winner of second prize, $200, and 
as under the rules third prize may be decide without run- 

hing, the judges selected Jean Val Jean, and he was declared 
winner of third prize, $100, and the Derby of 1886 was ended. | better. A wide hall divides the building in halves and ends 
Consolation came out strong in his last three heats, going | in a large and commodious sitting-room. On either side of 
better in each successive one, and proving himself to be a| the hall are bed rooms, so that the sleeping quarters are now 
rattling good one. Jean, the winner of third, is also a Te all that can be desired. There are 16 rooms, and in case of 
markable dog. He has had but two weeks on quail, yet he} necessity two smaller rooms can be added, the last having 
showed up a grand performer and bids fair to make as good + been built at the extreme east end to break the force of the 
aoneasany, Following is the summary: easterly gales, which are in the locality sometimes fierce in 
First Series. its Sages eee eee the club bes a the uae 
P : ouse eight most comfortable sleeping apartments. e 
r ed a . A ee aan intonibr Ghtheriew Honse has besa fniciie solidly in wood. 
Hosthi gt ee eh Gong Eeetor No plastered waljs or ceilings, but completely finished in 
cs nei is Hs D Auttakion © ur yellow pine and cypress, the grain being brought into strong 
he fan, be, t Gassto : view by the use’ of shellac varnish, The resinous odor of 
Bei Wen é Br os al the woods strongly eS the air and brings to one’s 
Roi B be: ‘ Mavis. mind visions of pines with their feathery tops, moaning and 
Dol b 4 Allie James sighing as the wind soughs, now fierce, now soft, through 
2 Bob i be oa Gol dst x es their fringed altitudes. At the club house a strong delegation 
Ge 1. Le beat Gav Gladstone was found, among, them Messrs. L, H, Bullard, Lawrence, 
Sorin. b ees Palle mind 7 Pomeroy. Dobson, Van Amden and others whose names | 
~ Tacinn ge t Ra: ‘din : cannot at this writing recall, Those who came in the eve- 
Cha Be ot Be Tr ae ning were Dr. §. Fleet Speir, the president of the club; 
7 ed te fn be At Fi Messrs. Clarence Speir, Lewis, Stanley and Wellington, the 
Kidd , a y two last named newly elected members of the club, with the 
SE judges, Captain Bruce, of New York, and Judge C. Pratt, 
of Brooklyn. The clanging bell announced that dinner 
was served, when jest followed jest, wit and jollity reigned 
supreme, so that good digestion followed appetite without 
doubt. After coffee an adjournment was had to the newly 
built sitting-room, where an informal meeting was had to 
arrange for the details of the trials, 
In the All-Aged Stakes the prizes were: First, a handsome 
; - filagon of solid silver, presented by H. Polhemus, the vice- 
Jean ValJeanabye.  _ : president of the club; second and third, a silver-headed dog 
Third Series, whip and silyer whistle, the winner of second having the 
Jean Val Jean beat Fred W. priv eke of selecting which of the two prizes he preferred. 
Bride beat Hari Kari. ntries: 
Bob H, beat Roi B, JEFF (W, Hester), orange and white setter dog. 
Paxtang beat Consolation. Gout (W, M. Van Amden), orange and white setter dog 
Fourth Series (Massy’s Duke—Hudson’s Dora), 
: : BERKLEY (A. 5. Swan), red setter dog (Chief—Gussie). 
cera ae Eppes: JOCK (W. Stanley), black and tan setter dog (Jock, Jr.— 


Bessie). 
TIE FOR FIRST PLACE. PRIDE OF ROBINS JsLAND (Chauncey Marshall), orange 
Paxtang beat Jean Val Jean and won first place. 


and white setter dog. ; 
TEPER ROL SHCON DOE LGR BLADE _o’ GRAss (lL, H. Bullard), lemon and white setter 
First Series. 


dog (St. Elmo—Countess Louise), 
F NeED (8. B. Duryea), blue belton setter dog (Blunder— 
Consolation beat_Bob H. 
Chance a bye, 


down in the morning, 
moon to-morrow. . 
The drawing for the Setter Stake took place to-night, 


lows: Noble C, against Clifford, Fred W, against Lillian, 
Brandon sgainst Gloster, Lady C. against St. Hlmo IV., 


W. against Prince Imperial, Bob Gates against 
Piedmont, Pet Gladstone against Slocum. 
thal, Orth and F. R. Hitchcock will judge the Setter Stake. 


ROBINS ISLAND TRIALS. 
-\ UITE a delegation of the members, with invited guests, 


ing and afternoon trains, Among the first arrivals at the 


bott. 


earance of the club house. 


35 in width, two stories, with high and lofty ceilings on eac 
floor, the whole fronted and sided by a wide piazza, and 


ations and the consequent changed appearance of the club 
building. Inside the look of things is immensely for the 


Second Series. 
Fred W. beat Kidd. 
Hari Kari beat Hustling Hannah, 
Bride beat Swatara. 
Roi B. beat Keystone. 
Bob H, beat Dolon. 
Consolation beat Springbok. 
Paxtang beat Chance. 


Fan). 

RoysaL SuLTAN (S. B. Duryea), blue belton setter dog. 

GENERAL ARTHUR (S. Fleet Speir), black and white setter 
dog (Emperor Fred—Wanda). : 

Sr. Humo VI. (S. Fieet Speir), black and white setter dog 
(St, Hlmo IV.—Liucy), 

FORCE (L. Waterbury), liver and white pointer dog (Vande- 
yvort’s Don—Bessie). 

Rusy (H. Polhemus), liver and white ticked pointer dog. 

DARE (H. Polhemus), liver setter dog. 

The dogs at these trials are judged entirely by a scale of 
points, the running in heats being only to expedite matters 
so that a conclusion can be more quickly reached, They 
were drawn as follows: 

Force aeaiaey Royal Sultan. 

Pride of Robins Island GesUsh Blade o’ Grass. 

. Jock against St. Elmo VI. 

Ned against General Arthur. 

Berkley against Gout. 

Jeff against Dave. 

Ruby, a bye. 


The Derby Stake closed with six entries. There was but 
one Brae, an extremely handsome and valuable dog collar of 
solid silver, Entries: 

Olspau (A, 5. Swan), black setter bitch (Doctor—Nellie), 

STILETTO (L. H. Bullard), liver and white ticked pointer 
dog (Donald II.—Nellie). ; 

NepD (S. B, Duryea), blue belton setter dog (Blunder—Fan), 

Dick DONALD (5. Fleet Speir), liver and white ticked 
pointer dog (Donald IT.—Nelie). + 

Dox DoNALD (8. Fleet Speir), liver and white ticked 


snd Second Series. 
Consolation beat Chance. 


Final Tie for Second Place. 


Consolation beat Jean Val Jean and won second prize, 
Jean Val Jean winning third prize. 


THE POINTER STAKR. 


There were 35 nominations for the All-Aged Pointer Stake, 
23 of which filled. Previous to the start, however, one was 
withdrawn, changing the order in which they were drawn, 
Following is the list in the order in which they were finally 
arranged to run: 

Sweep against Malite. 

Jetsam against ea 

Robert le Diable against Richmond. 

Flash R. against Nick of Naso. 

Dixie against Don’s Dot. 

Krupp against Prince. 

Dress against. Duke of Bergen. 

Old Pebo against Rod, 

Consolation against Rue II. 

Half-and-Half against Lalla Rookh, 

Flotsam against Bang Bang. _- * 

The stake was commenced on Saturday, after the finish of 
the Derby, and five heats were run with the result as follows: 

Malite beat Sweep. 

Tammany beat Jetsam, 

- Robert le Diable beat Richmond, 

- Nick of Naso beat Flash R. pointer dog (Donald II.—Nellie), 

' Don’s Dot beat Dixie. i. DiPLoMAT (L. Waterbury), liver and white ticked pointer 

The judges are Messrs. B. F. Wilson, D. C. Bergundthal | dog (Donald IT.—Nellie), | 
and J. W. Orth. The work of the dogsas a whole was far}. They were drawn to run: — 


from first-class. Malite and Tammany won their heatseas-| Ned against Don Donald, 
_ iy and: were not down long enough to get fairly going.| Diplomat against Oiseau. 
‘Robert le Diable and Richmond were in-heavy brier thickets | Dick Donald AB eines Stiletto. } 
- most of the time.and hardly had a chance to show whatthey| ‘The Brace Stake closed with five entries: — 


“were capable of, Nick of Naso distinguished himself by 


re caj ] i W, M, Van Amden’s Jeff and Gout. 
beating Wlash R., doing some excellent work, The heat 


Chauncey Marshall’s Pride of Robins Island and Berkley. 


between Dixie and Don’s Dot was a very poor one. The}  §, B. Duryea’s Royal Sultan and Ned. 
syeather through the day was delightful and birds were| S. Fleet Speir’s St. Elmo VL. and General Arthur 


_ found plenty: W, Stanley’s Jock and Gifford; 


' 


a 


Prince and Lalla Rookh did not finish their heat and will go 
The stake will probably finish by 


Twenty-six of the entries filled. They were drawn as fol- 


Pendragon against Belle, Roy Monarch against Chickasaw 
Il., Mandan against Windemere, Daisy against Gene, Chance 
against Mack, Dashing Noble against Dan Gladstone, Fannie 
t elle of 
essrs. Bergzund- 


left for Robins Island Monday, Noy. 22, on the morn- 


club house were Messrs. L. 4. Waterbury, Chauncey Mar- 
shall, S. B. Duryea, W. Hester, A. 5. Swan and George Ab- 
Upon reaching Robins Jsland a surprise awaited 
many of the members in the altered and much improved ap- 
So extensive an addition has 

een attached to the old club house that the latter is dwarfed 
in comparison. Imagine a structure over 80ft. in length by 


your readers can form some idea as to the extent of the alter- 


‘each do. 


Stakes 
false peints: 


It was sharp nine o’clock Wednesday morning when the 
first dogs were cast off in the open rolling fields to the west 
of the club house. The day was overcast and cloudy, the 
wind blowing strongly from the southwest, now and again 
rising to half a gale. A chilly, blustery day, the worst possi- 
ble to insure good work, and making with the chilliness of 
the air, a raw, uncomfortable morning for the spectators, 


ALL-AGED STAKES, 


FORCE AND ROYAL SULTAN 


were hunted due west (Force handled by L. Waterbury, Sul- 
tan by 8. B. Duryea) over the hills and hollows to the bluff 
where commences North Point. Both showed a good deal 
of speed, ranging and quartering well. A turn was made 
south to that fiye-acre patch of cat brier and thicket so well 
named as the Devil’s Kitchen. It closets the birds and cooks 
the chances of the dogs if they get init. Nothing found. 
A turn about to north and dogs hunted along the foot of the 
bluit where the sedge grass was thick and heavy. Force 
held his speed well, while Sultan, too fat for gocd work, was 
dropping back. Scarce in the sedge when Horce ran up a 
bird, the quail going off wild. Sultan stopped to wing, A 
rod or so onand both dogs got a good point, birds flushed, 
shot at and none killed, dogs steady to wing and report. 
Starting had been but begun when Sultan, half stopping, 
ran on and fiushed a good-sized bevy. Another move and 
both dogs ran up_a bevy of birds. Having ne chance to win, 
brace was ordered up at 9:35, The judges, after a moment’s 
argument sent the dogs on, They had hardly got into motion 
when Force ran oyer a couple of birds which rose behind 
him. Sultan paying no attention to either birds, dog or 
handler, the brace was taken up at 10 A, M., having been 
down an hour. 
BLADE 0’ GRASS AND GOUT 


were promply cast off where others had been taken up. Gout 
soon located a wounded bird, which was shot at and killed 
by Master Clarenee Speir. Gout ordered to retrieve did so 
in indifferent fashion, the bird being brought in by his 
handler, W. Van Amden, Blade o’ Grass going like the 
wind, ran up a hard, close-lying bird, dropping to wing as if 
shot when the bird rose. Hunting westerly to bluff Blade 
o’ Grass again flushed a bird, dropping to wing as in first 
case. The flushes were partly excusable, as Blade is as 
speedy if not faster than any dog at the island. Gout had 
the day previous cut his fore foot badly on a dry scallop 
shell and evidently in pain, was doing well considering the 
circumstances. A stop by both dogsin a bunch of bayber- 
ries proved a fulse point for each. Through bushes to open 
and Gout stopped staunchly, Blade came up, did not back 
but also established point. Birds flushed, shot at, none 
killed. The bevy followed, Gout getting a point which Blade 
refused to back. No birds found when a flush was ordered. 
At this point Blade got away, and after a quarter hour’s 
search by Dr. Speir, who was handling him, the brace was 
ordered up; time 11:10, No delay was had and 


ST. ELMO VI, AND JOCE 


were immediately let loosein high sedge grass on the south 
beach, past Black Duck Pond and into bayberry bushes of 
Southeast Point. Only a single bird was found, that rising 
well to left of dogs. Nearing the point Jock pointed stiff, 
St. Himo VI, backing him nicely, although somewhat un- 
steady. Birds put up, shot at and three killed. Ordered to 
retrieve Saint did so, but in indifferent fashion. Jock found 
his birds, pointing dead, he not retrieving. Shortly after 
this Saint stopped staunchly, no bird found, On for some 
rods, when he again pointed in elegant fashion. Jock called 
up to back did so in excellent style. It proved, however, no 
bird. Another move ahead through bayberry bushes, when 
Saint stopped, roaded along and sto ped. again. Jock again 
backing, This proved a wing-tipped bird, upon seeing which 
Saint ranin and caught the bird, bringing it in indifferent 
style. When near his handler he dropped it, the bird flutter- 
ing off, at which both dogs broke in and grabbed for it, the 


Saint getting it, Ordered up at 11:35. 


NED AND GHNERAL ARTHUR 


were cast loose in the sedge grass and sand at South 
Point, Along toward end of point both dogs hunting in 
grand style. Soon a turn was made back, where Ned flushed 
a quailin lively fashion. A moment after he ren up an- 
other, chasing it forsome yards. Arthur moving rapidly 
along, trying to locate, flushed a bird some distance ahead of 
him, dropping to wing im beautiful style, Ordered on he 
soon established another point. Ned called up to back utterly 
refused, running completely around Arthur and taking 
scent himself. r, Speir flushed the birds—a big beyy— 
shot_ and missed, Arthur dropping to shot. A move for- 
ward, where Arthur commenced roading steadily and fast. 
Before he got on the beyy Ned rushed up and past him, 
flushing the birdsin a lively manner. A bird was here thrown 
for dogs to retrieve, Arthur doing so more than well, Ned 
also retrieyed, but in so-so fashion. Dogs ordered up at 12 
o’clock and the next brace, 


JEFF AND DAYR, 


turned down at Southeast Point. Both moved off slowly. 
Ina bunch of heather Jef picked up a wounded bird which 
he deliberately walked off with, chewing as he went, despite 
the calls of his handler. Hunting along through the scrub 
oak, which lines the edge of the east bluff, Jeff tiushed a bird 
in most approved style. A sharp turn back in southerly 
direction when he again flushed handsomely, Daye was 
merely running around for play and showed none of the 
really exquisite nose he displayed in the trials of last year. 
Then he ran like a quarter horse, this season he was heavy 
and dull. Neither handler was at all acouainted with his 
dog, which added to the indifferent work displayed. Or- 
dered up at half-past twelve, neither having the slightest 
chance of winning. Yh es 


PRIDE OF ROBINS ISLAND AND BERKLEY 


were cast off at once and hunted south through bayberry 
bushes to edge of south bluil. Scarce on the blufi’s edge 
when Pride flushed.a bird, dropping to wing. The single 
bird started a bevy of at least twenty birds, From here 
through scrub oak westerly, each dog doing some good work 
on evidently RUBE OES Each dog took quite a turn, 
and on coming together each stopped and backed the other. 
Going through a thick and high patch of bayberry bushes 
Berkley picked up a_ wounded bird, which he retrieved in 
most clever fashion. On into some serul) oak, where each 
did some first-rate roading, the birds at last flushed away to 
left of dogs. Going in same direction Pride ran, over a large 
bevy, the birds Rea ELIE in every direction. Moving on 

false pointed badly. Berkley followed this with a 
flush, ride soon after pointed but in uneertain manner, 
Marshall, who was handling him, put up the quail, shot and 
toissed. . Again Berkley ‘‘got on” but the bird flushed wild, 


A rod or so further on toward southwest end of island and 


Pride located a bird.. Berkley came up and backed in good 
style. Marshall flushed the bird, shot and missed. Dogs 


| ordered up at fifteen minutes past one. 


I cannot but disagree with the judges in awarding first 
tize. No one was or could be more astonished than IT when 
rst went to St, Kimo YI. Arthuris much the handsomer 


in-appearance, is infinitely better in style and way of going, 
and his work in this siake was, ( 


; , as all can see by, reading, 
absolutely without fault, for his flush was of such character 
as, il. my opinion, to earn no demerit. Saint was off de- 
cidedly, as was shown by his withdrawal from the Brace 

hursday morning, whieh accounts for his mamerous 


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[Dzc. 2, 1886. 


ALL-AGED STAEES SUMMARY. 


POINTS OF Murr. DEMERITS, 

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35 | 20 7) 6) 6) 6 4 /10)| 1-6} 1-7 5) 10 
— aot lane bral jj | | | | | — || 
St. Hlmo VI......| 82 | 17 | 6] 6 5} 5) 5) 4] 4i....) 2], | 85 
GE SAE WAin 32 | 16 | 7) 6) 5) 4] 5) 4] Bicol ay! | 84 
General Arthur.| 28 | 18 | 5} 5) 4) 5) 5) 4 |10/} 3 81 
Pride of Rob. I'd! 30 | 18 | 5) 5| 4 5) 5 2) *| 2 70 
ENTLY PS 5 oe 27 | 18 | 5] a) 4) 5) 5) 4) 5) 8 Be leeches 
Blade o’ Grass...) 25 | 18 | 4; 4, 4! 5) 5) 4) 5|| 3 G4. 
Royal Sultan....) 25 | 18 | 5) 6 0) 5) 5) 3) *) 5 |) 8 
Berkley. | 25 | 16 4) 4) 3) 4) 41 3B) *) 8B 60 
Force......... -. 20 | 18 | 6! 5) 0] 5| 5, 3} || 5 BT 
HVG@d! oct bce e seed 18 | 17 5| 5) 8] 5] 5) 2 | 8) Crates] a ees 56 

*No opportunity, 


deff and Daye had no record taken, Ruby was withdrawn. 

Lunch was taken in al fresco fashion, having been brought 
to the south side of the island by Superintendent Lecompte. 
A few words in praise of that gentleman and his methods, 
There are some fifty canines to care for, 35 of them to be 
broken and hunted, so that his Pome is anything but a 
sinecure. At the kennels aren ing is found in capital 
order, and the running of the different animals in the trials 
speaks yolumes as to his success asa trainer. When itis 
considered the rules of the club require each member to 
handle his dog, some of these members seeing their dogs for 
the first time this season at the trials, it is a subject. of won- 
der that the dogs cut out such work as they did. 


THE DERBY. 


DON DONALD AND NED, 


Ned was an entirely different animal from what he had 
been in the morning. His wild spin of the forenoon had 
sobered him down, and he showed work of the first order, 
such work as has never been beaten in any Derby, Had his 
owner only known the dog, and the dog him, his record 
would have been wonderful, As itis, heisone of the best 
the writer ever saw. Cut loose at half-past 2 and hunting 
north, each ranged and quartered well, but Ned outstyling 
and outfooting the pointer. The setter soon established a 
point near the south end and stood well and firmly, Don 
called up to back, refused. Ordered to fiush, handlers found 


nothing. On again fora dozen rods in westerly direction, 
when Ned again located birds. Don again refused to back, 


roading up and taking scent himself. Bird flushed, both 
dogs steady to wing. Dogs ordered up at 3:10, 


OISEAU AND DIPLOMAT, 


This was along and weary run. The puppies appeared to 
lack fire and ran about aimlessly, paying but little atten- 
tion to their new handlers. A move in northerly direction 
across the whole island at its east side. When nearing the 
Upper side both dogs ran pasta big bevy which flushed 
wildly as the judges came along, right behind the dogs. A 
turn was then made and the island again crossed, this time 
in westerly direction. Scarce out of the woods on that side 
Oiseau ore avaly, but broke her point, moved on and 
flushed her birds, half dropping to wing as they rose. Dip- 
lomat Pea e back. Still westerly when a single bird 
rose wiid and both puppies followed in full chase. Ordered 
up at 4:10, having been down just an hour. 


DICK DONALD AND STILETTO 


showed so little good work, and haying nota ‘ghost of a 
chance” to win, were taken up after being down ten min- 
utes. Ned was the winner without argument. 


BRACE STAKES, 


JOCK AND GIFFORD AND JEFF AND GOUT 


were let loose in the open rolling country to west of club 
house and hunted to West Bluff. They had not been down 
five minutes before Jeff found the birds and pointed. Jock 
and Gifford backed him beautifully. Jeff, however, left his 
point and flushed his bird. A move on of only a rod found 
all four dogs pointing at once, and nearly simultaneously. 
An immense bevy rose wild and moved for safer quarters. 
Young Clarence Speir got in a couple of shots and so many 
birds got up and were so bunched that five quail dropped to 
the two barrels, For a moment or two there was a confused 
mass of birds, dogs and men. After the excitement, Gout, 
the first to recover, went on and found another bird. Jeff, 
Jock and Gifford ranged up and all stopped. Nothing 
rettier was ever seen. Another big bevy was flushed in 
ront of them. All steady to wing. After the flight Gout 
still held his point till a couple of birds, alarmed by the 
noise, rose from almost under his nose. Though crazed by 
excitement he was steady as aclock. Soon after Gifford got 
a solid point. the bird flushing wild while he was standing. 
Jeff behaved quite badly in this heat when ordered to 
retrieve. As it was now quite dusk and darkness fast com- 
ing on the dogs were taken up and a move made for the club 
house; time, 4:50. : 
Thursday morning opened raw and chilly, wind strong from 
the eastward and threatening rain at any moment. Nine 
o’clock saw all running toward west side of island, where so 
large a number of birds had been left the night previous. 


PRIDE OF ROBINS ISLAND AND BERKLEY 


were uncoupled and dashed off fast and furiously. Each 
showed marked improvement over their work on the preced- 
ing day. Pride insisted upon hunting southwardly despite 
the demands of Chauncey Marshall, his owner. Thedog knew 
best, however, and a good quarter of a mile from the judges 
found his birds, and stopping well was at once backed in 
handsome fashion by the red dog. Marshall, who was some 
way off—the dogs had moved so rapidly—gave Berkley oppor- 
tunity to give up his back and move along so as to get scent 
himself. When the handler got up both dogs commenced 
roading on slowly and carefully. The birds could be seen 
running directly ahead of the dogs, and asecond later fiushed 
wild as hawks. Moying on, Pride got another point, and 
Berkley again backed in good form. Birds flushed, fired at 
and missed. Both dogs baerone bly. steady to wing and to 
shot. A complete turn about an aes hunted north, After 
pase, clay pit Pride located birds in patch of bayberry 

ushes on a hillside; and was backed handsomely by: Berk- 
ley. Roading on, the moving birds broke cover with a rush 
and a roar. A slight moye to the left and both dogs got on 
birds at the same moment, standing staunchly. Marshall, 
ordered to flush, did so, fired and killed. Berk a little un- 
steady to shot, but plobped at command, Pride SORE to 
shot, moreley retrieved nicely when ordered. The bird was 
thrown for Pride to bring in, which he did in the very best 
manner. At quarter to two dogs taken up and the last of 
the braces put down. ¥ 

: NED AND ROYAL SULTAN . 

went south to Deyil’s Kitchen, crossed through and then 
around, where Sultan flushed a bird brilliantly. A turn to 
south, where Ned struck scent, and for a few seconds no one 
ever saw such a whirl of dog, first head, then tail, until he 
crouched down with a wounded bird between his forefeet 
and held there by his down pressed nose. His owner and 


handler, S. B, Duryea, picked up the bird which was unhurt 
by the dog. Another turn north, along east edge of the cat- 
brier thicket, When almost past Sultan made an elegant 
oint, exciting all hands by his graceful and easy Bote 
ed called to back, refused utterly, SAREE up at full speed, 
passed completely around Sultan and ashing in routed up 
the close-lying beyy, to the great disgust of his owner. Dogs 
at once taken up and the trials of 1886 closed a success in 
every way and in consequence a pleasure to all concerned. 


DERBY SUMMARY. 


POINTS OF MERIT. D=EMERITS. 
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5 | 20 | 7) 6] 6 6] 6) 4 |10\| 1-6) 17 35 | 10] .. 
i | ae fe pe ae — — —_- S———————_ | —__— 
INGds CLL en 18 | 17 | 5) 5] 4 5 al Bl] all 3] 2 65 
Oiseairneee 10 | 15 | 0} 3] 2] 4] 4} 2] 5 35 
Diplomat... 5} 15/0) 4) 2 4l 4) 2] +t 5 Parelcat 
Don Donald,.....] 0 | 15 | 2 4) 2| 4) 4| 2| #| 3 “| 30 
Dick Donald....:| * | 15 | *| 4) 4] 4) 4) 2| #20, | 29 
Stilettose.ateee * | 15 | *| 4) 4 4) 2) * 29 
* No opportunity. 
BRACE STAKES SUMMARY. 
Prideof RobI’a re r 
Berkley {| 30 | 17 | 6) 5) 5) 5) 5) 8 [10)|.... 86 
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Gout focsesseees] 25] 05 | 6) 4) Bld} 4) Sogo. fad f.| vd 
JOC | Sy » 1 «|| 41 | 
Gifford (-7-***++] eA EY LG ee 5} Bott od! -Bhiaia he a ee 67 
a 20 | 16) 4) sl sl 4i 4) el sil a lo.t. ve /eoue) 8 
oT. Limo re tlhe , 
Gen, Arthur { gas ia 
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PECONIC. 


FOX-TERRIER CLUB STAKES. 


N2Y YORK, Nov. 24.—Editor Forest and Stream: The 
ah following stakes have been opened by the American 
Fox-Terrier Club and we will be very much indebted to you 
at eu py plan them.—AUGUST BELMONT, JR., President, A. 
H 


THE TOMBOY STAKES OF 1887.—For a silver cup, presented 
by the president of the American Fox-Terrier Club, added to 
a sweepstakes of #5 each p.p. for fox-terrier bitches whelped 
aiter Jan. 1, 1886, and to be competed for at the spring show 
of the New Jersey Kennel Club in 1887. Entries to close 
with the undersigned on Jan. 1. 1887. 

THE APOLLO STAKES OF 1887,—For a silver cup, presented 
by the Secretary of the American Fox-Terrier Club, added toa 
sweepstakes of $5 p.p. for fox-terrier dogs whelped Jan. 151886 
and to be competed for at the spring show of the Hartford 
Kennel Club in 1887. Entries to close with the undersigned 
on Jan 1, 1887, 

HOMEBRED PUPPY STAKES.—For a silver cup, presented by 
John EK. Thayer, Hsq., added to a sweepstakes ot $5 p.p. for 
fox-terrier puppies wielned aiter pel 1, 1886, to be com- 

eted for at the spring show of the New England Kennel 
Bind in Boston, 1887, Entries to close with the undersigned 
Jan. 1, 1887. 

Entries for all of above should be sent to FRED Horr, Sec- 

retary A, F, T, C. (Long Branch, N. J.). 


TENNESSEE TRIALS.—Nashville, Tenn,, Nov. 20,—Hdi- 
tor Forest and Stream: At a meeting of the Executive Com- 
mittee of the Tennessee Sportsman’s Association, recentl 
held in this city, it was decided to postpone their inaugura 
trials until Feb, 15, 1887, on account of the original dates con- 
flicting with the last dates selected by the National Field 
Trials Club, The date for closing the entries in both the All- 
Aged and the Derby will be Jan. 10, 1887,—R, M. DupuEy, 
Secretary and Treasurer. 


MASTIFF IMPORTATION.—Mr. E. H. Moore, Melrose, 
Mass., has imported the mastiffs Minting and Orion, Minting 
was considered by many judges the best mastiff dog in Eng~- 
land, and has just won equal first with Beaufort at Crystal 
Palace. Orion was equal second with Victor Hugo at Crystal 
Palace when very young, and has since then beaten Cam- 
brian Princess and many others. 


PROVIDENCE BENCH SHOW .—Providence, R. I., Nov. 
26, 1886.—Editor Forest and Stream: The Rhode Island 
Kennel Club claim the dates March 29, 30, 31, and April 1, 
1887, for their inaugural bench show.—NATHANIEL-SHABURY, 
Secretary, P. O. Box 1333, Providence, R. I. 


AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER.—The editor of the 
A, K, R, desires us to say that in order to accommodate all 
who have not already sent in their entries for the December 
number, which closes Vol. [V,, that he can accept all received 
at this office up to Saturday, Dee. 4, 


“MONT CLARE’S” letter on Irish setters, recently re- 
printed in these columns, should have been credited to the 
Kennel Review instead of the Kennel Gazette. 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
=" No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 


THANKFUL.—A cocker spaniel dog, 12 years, nose on end is sore 
and has been so for some time; sore came first on one side of nos- 
tril and then extended ail oyer end of nose and inside of nostril. 
It appears to be from cold, is white and very moist where scab 
comes off; wants to seratch his nose on any solid substance and 
does so until he cries out with pain. Often after runs snufiles 
greatly. Dog lives outside with kennelall yeararound. Ans. The 
trouble is probably due to the changes incident to old age, malnu- 
trition, etc. A dog12 years old is hot often healthy. Give Fow- 
ler’s solution of arsenic five drops morning aud evening, and rub 
balsam of Peru ointment into the sore after cleansing. If the dog 
becomes a nuisance we would advise you to killhim, ~- 


Nemo, Springfield._Setter dog has had distemper pretty badly 
and it has left_him a little weak in hind legs, so that he staggers 
just alittle when running, butis able to do a fair day’s work in 
the field. Isit safe to breed him to a bitch? Will the trouble 
affect:the pups? Ans. We would advise you not to use your dog 
for stud purposes until he has entirely recovered. Give a two- 
grain pill of the citrate of iron and strychnine twice eds: You 
can conceal the pill in a small bit of meat. It would probably not 
affect the offspring if you used him now in the stud. 


A. K. R-—-SPECIAL NOTICE. 

HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registraticu 
of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month. Entries close on the 1st. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent. on receipt of stamped and addressed 
enyelope. Registration fee (60 cents) must accompany each éntry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription | 

$1.50. Address ‘American Kennel Register,” P. 0. Box 2882, New 
York, Number of entries already printed 4311, : 


| Rifle and Crap Shooting. 
RANGE AND GALLERY, s 


BOSTON, Noy. 27.—The new series of matches which wero 
pone. at the range at Walnut Hill to-day were largely attended. 
ahe wind was light from 9 o’clock and the light was very bright. 
During the day Mr, Chase made 100 in the rest match, and Mr. 
Cushing 87 in the decimal match. Appended’are the records: 

Decimal Off-hand ; 


ied AE ty ohn wt eee ee. : a aan te 7 ata 
A ; PER Es Pe 84 
Nid sop ote Cet yee eer i 867969988 T17 
J. BANGS: (Tay Oe eA eae. cee ene, 9°99 9 807 8 D9 8B OH0=s3 
CH Berry, A... $10 910 7 7 6 610 9-92 
AL Brackett, D.. 610978 710 7 9 S—8 
WH Buck.......... 710107 9% 9 8 5 8=80 
W Gardner, G20 510910 8 76 7 8 9-79 
RMS R ENT Seliger 9698798 7 8 T~%8 
J R Missam eed BB RE bib yyuelel_ y -510 7 910 6 % 6 8 9-77 
JN Frye, PELE Lic cpnih, LD 710 6 6 5 7 910 8 0—7%6 
We Etech EA eb AR eee a 71077788 87 HT 
PAS Gy Groed Orr, sIVibma asec nays thy Santee “6449 4 910 9 7-69 
H Withington, G..00000000) Pe bi 31065 7 85 5 9 5-63 
M G Witham, M....0..1....00: sae, 83777 5 6 Ge 
Rest Match. 
Py Onsen eds eae 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—100 
SWildtr, Dvtyycibetonac epee 910 9 1010 10 10 10 10 10— 98 
LSundaymear.s;,i..002. ocesssits. 101010101010 810 8 9— 95 
TEREOUES, An Pesce bode ra mend thee 71010 910 9 91010 9— 93 


Pistol Match. 
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CLOSE GALLERY WORK.—The November matches at the 


has been brilliant. Scores in the respective matches: 
' Decimal Match. 
WAS SE SuSE pp ee Oke ete dase 92 TL Bf 86 86 85 85 8h S4 S4—B65 
J w BEAEGA SEess oes ee ee ee 90 89 87 &6 85 $5 85 SH 85 84—8G1 
SP ELLDCRI Feet vig: Peele batter 92 85 87 86 86 8 St 84 82 $2 S55 
EP aHOGLeS ii recor bey. aie > Adee 87 87 55 65 83 82 81 80 80 79—B25 
ERSASTAGKOrIN OM lec Et eee 86 82 82 82 $2 81 81 79 79 7S--8l4 
WTB ee Mg yee 48 
anes At app RRSP eyes Wi 49 48 45 48 48 48 48 45—489 
WEN Simi thine. arcotay scenes 48 45 48 48 45 48 48 48 48 48 480 
CH PUBS UM AT eo ge es vie yeinlos ele ee heres 48 48 48 48 48 48 47 47 47 47—476 
A B Wilson « 48 47 47 47 47 AT 46 4G 46 46—467 
E L Crosby 47 46 46 45 45 45 45 dd 44 48 —450 
A B Osborn...... . 46 46 46 45 45 44 45 48 42 42449 
Ly @htrords so scseka nt oe es ... 49 45 44 44 45 43 42 42 42 43455 
FRR WIA a ie eee et eek eens 45 44 43 43 43 43 43 42 42 42 479 
Military Match. 
PIP WQULC yee a ee ee Cee nee 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 4 44—gas 
FC} EL ity ee ee as CO RG 44 44 43 45 48 42 42 42 42 41496 


we sea. 45 43 45 41 41 47 47 41 4 40—415 


HAVERHILL, MASS., RIFLE CLUB—Thanksgiving, Noy. 25, 
A stormy day, but good light and steady breeze. Best scores: 


SURV OnMsOR Nes NeW ieese oes 610 6 9101010 8 8 G53 
MRO Re ere Oe pe eee. 8 810 6 8 6 9 8 9 S—s0 
FR TRU IU h fee atehe sce eet or eT 9°7 9 8 7 710 5 8 10—8s0 
AR PE ei ke PE ae Beg ergy ae SPO Sere a a eae 
DNEERTOW LH pO mites eee oto eee: CoG. “he Be G10 alo 
WUMerriile ha reece caterer a2 eee 848665 7 5 5 963 
CIB WIE DE. 8 ae eee cane ines RSI782. fetta Ze G? = i <% Sees igs 
UA Green aie) ct ee ee 9 6. 7 6.6 “6-*6: +5. <8 Bee 
CEPR Oais. or. es coat pe noe cote sialalla, 5-69 % T £52 8 bio 
 Biraseneichcicclec ee edurtar rian. rn 10 47 6 4 4 630 5 2 58 
Las kHotie ts. aah ors obs pete Bo) |G) 6 sie aie {Sap 

Nov. 27.—Badge match: ; 

SU ODHSON Sore. ee sb alacaomtewtass Sater 48968 8 7 6 7 10—%3 
ANTS reheat oo B. BS" 5st 9 8 Wen Get: 
BCC oe at nah yt feo rmnre Fane 8508 9° 7) Ob 16 ih 69 By 
Que WWadp vt abies res roe 8678 778 6% 78 
Hi Merrilindy eset sts toads emacs oe beh. Dike 7 aoe 
HW BYO Wis dees Cua ein iseer cena 4% 610 9 45 5 8 5-he 
GUBTSS a eo) ce ache ck Saipan TS ot 7.8 fw Bre 
TOLLE PEL e 10} aes & REO Ei AN a 8 50 tn 5 56 7 8.253 4 7 5) YF 
BER WALHGT le, «ladece- sabes heen Ol) een ey ee se tends 
Warner took gold badge by handicap allowance and J. F. Brown 
took silver badge by handicap allowance. 

Record Match. 

Sao Asonh.. sarees sees ee ae: O55 27 Ot ee oO Se ee 
1 BETS ashore ean sn we ok, en te kee 51010 6 8 6 ¥ 810 7—77 
1a Wit eerie eT Gas AEE rrp. a 10° 184 6% G6 Ba Bee 
CHE WETIB DEY PLease deere ees G3 5) 8 6 Soi 8" 561 
Hi Merri en ee es eee Sener ee ae 8&9 7463 8 4 4 6—59 


GARDNER, Mass., Nov. 28.—At the last regular meet of tho 
Gardner Rifle Club at Hackmatack range, the shooting was off- 
hand, the Standard American target was used, distance 200yds. 
The totals were as follows: 


GF Elisworth..... ... 12. (S— lot) "Ee Dawlor. .. cs: .+¢-ose$ 59 Ta—l34 
G OC Goodale..........,. 75 81—156 OC Crabtree..... el 60 63—123 
A Mathews, ....... 1+. 74 7—1580 DH Warfield.......... 57 £8115 
GR Warfield.......... 73 T7—150 


On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, the members of the club were 
ain at the range, The results of each were as follows: 


C Goodale........... i8 84—162 H C Knowlton,.,....... 1 67—188 
IW Dodger... 2 7 8t—160 CN Edgell........ 0... 7 65—182 
W C Loveland......... “8 €0—158 Hi Taylor.....scnc0c8.. 69 60—129 
A Mathews.........:.5 8 — 85 F-Parker.............. 54 T4—128 
GR Warfield.;..:..:-. 74 80-1654 DE Warfield . AS 68—118 
@ Crabtree,..... .....- 73 68—141 


WORCESTER, Mass., Nov. 26.—On Tee ee Day the rifle 
team of the George H. Ward Post No. 10, G. A. R., Department of 
Massachusetts, went out to the Millbury avenue range for prac~ 
oe The results of the team shooting, military rifles, were as 
ollows: 


200vds, hC0yds. 
HRA SDUM Wayans cae. Sena ahtncotet est 5d44444444—40 Hb54444545—A5 
DUB Wallace titae. eee slelsa Wathat a etter A544 45454443, 4543535455—4 ¢ 
SAS a or oe hee tyes tela ee sea rere ate 4444454445 —40 6444545544—41 
Ce Macombers iiss. aie cb ene ee 3443444545 —40 25443544455—88 
TEIMOLP ANT. Tees denl ober eOe eee ceee 4444444455—49 B444545455—41 


MANCHESTER, N. H., Nov. 25.—The riflemen enjoyed the da 
by a competitive prize event at the West Manchester range, an 
in addition to this a telegraphic team match was shot with the 
Lawrence Rifle Club. The conditions for shooting haye rarely 
been excelled, the clouded skies, steady light and no wind bei 
just what riflemen ask for when desirous of doing their best an 
they don’t mind a little rain. The match with the Lawrence Club 
has been on the tapis for months and the Manchester boys distin- 
guished themselves by winuing a signal victory, although without 
the services of one of their number, A. B. Dodge, whoranks among 
the best shots in New England. There were no particularly brilli- 
aut scores made by the riflemen, but their work was uniformly ex- 
cellent, The conditions were 10 men to a team, rounds 10, distance 
200yds., off-hand. The individual work of the Manchester team is 
shown by the following: - mS 


CD Palmer........... Te, Tae e ON 87 8 UN 9 SFT 
Wo Morpiacs © aaescnsy ett 9 6 6 8 8 910 6 8 6—%%6 
G- A hieiehtoniy ens vs tibinadsose 9989 3810 76 % TH 
{ORAM aataks dancin eek eee ee 899675697 FB 
GRP Ae e = ie ree ye dene §§8 3588 8 6 8 5 9-72 
J A Barker......... Meyer SAR 61085 5 7 5 8 5 9-69 
OS Wo ya ne rts eene cece 97 610 9 8 7 5 5 38 
NL JONMSOD. ee oaye cary at apse tes 97788 556 5 6 7-67 
HID salcas Melee ae: eee 6410 85 7 6 8 8 7-64 
@aWeleminlets cc? etre sete 66976 8 5 8 6 5—63—704 


The score of the Lawrence Club is shown by the following tele- 
ram: ‘LAWRENCE, Mass., Nov. 25, 1886.—Secretary Manchester 
ifle Club—Score 688,10 men.—J. E. SHEPARD.” This gives the 

victory to the Manchester Club_by 16 points. 
prize match were: 200yds., off 


b 
The cond#tions for the special. a 
coi ar pessible score, 250: 
cA 


(ols) 
cc) 


b) 


hand, 4 cards of 5 shots each, Z 
BC Paul, 0% 39 43 42 88 38— Barker....37 38 39 39 32185 
W Morris....-. a9 42 87 39 42-199 N Johnson..:.. 52 56 89 38 36—181 

W Temple...41 20 41 40 38-199 J 

D Palmer....39 40 42 38 59-198 FB Potter,....34 36 28 38 22—154 
CG W Lyman. ..37 35 40 41 39-192 EI Partridge..52 32 26 27 31—148 
E J Knowlton.37 39 36 39 37-188 W Schonland..25 28 31 26 28138 
EJ Drake..,..36 89 26 89 s,—187 KR Fulton...... 23 25 25 27 20—120 
G A Leighton..34 41 36 38 37—186 

The total valuation of the prize list was $33. There was but one 
tie, this being between Messrs. Morris and Temple. The settle-. 
ment of this was left to the next best cards, and it was found that 
each had a 36, but on going beyond this Mr. Morris had a 30, while 
Mr. Temple’s next best card was 34, which gave the ranking in 
favor of Mr. Morris. : reas x ah, te 

Creedmoor, Nov. 25.—Amid a heavy mist, high wind and team- 
ing rain the Second Patiine DARE of the National Guards, State 
of New York, held their 15th annual prize-shooting ai Creedmoor 
Tanges Reseereey, The wind was very puffy and blew.a hard 2_ 
o'clock gale. Notwithstanding this the marksmen made exceed- 


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ingly good scores. In the champion match for the Morton medal’ 
which is shot for yearly, Corporal Henxy Jordan was the winner, 


making 44 poimis out of a possible 75, at distances of 100.200 and > 


Blyds,, with a Remington carbine. The second prize was won by 
Private McHugh, who made 48 paints. The first prize in the bat- 
tery Mateh at Fitbences of 200 and 300yds., was won by Driver G. 
R. Kelly, who made 41 points. Private McHugh also took second 
prize in this match, scoring 40 points, lix-Lieutenant Henderson 

“swon first prize in the honorary members’ match, and ex-Private 
Baldwin fhe second. Ot of the 43 members who shot 83 won prizes, 
consisting of silverware. Private Chas. Buhler was presented with 
the léather medal for makiug tle lowest score. Twenty-four 
members of Company D, 14th Regiment, of Brooklyn, under com- 
mand of Captain A, D. Limberger, also held an annual shoot on 
therange. The winners are Sergeant E. W.Castwell, First Ser- 
geant Marsh, Corporal EH, J, Tugmann and I, W, Frederick, 


THCMASTON, Conn,—Scores for Bers 6: 


ORM eee e steele oc fecnthst pare 9 5 8 810 8 1—T) 
(en sate Lith Pepe ee eS Ee See STE 898 948 8 9 8 5—T6 
/A Lemmion..., .:. -- eccrsemettcsanal 9 5 GO Y 5A 4 8 F—C9 

MON PUNNVAD THES gion SEs leven ae D994 557748 7 8H 

“Be Tar eek alle 5 See lilt a a 5 6 610 6 5 6 5 4 7-60 

5 Scores for Noy. 20. 

EK Thomas........ ttkh a Sees «810 5 810 910 5 B P82 

KG AUIEHTTITOTI LL hie. Serpe eee Tice ta 86476 8 4 7 6 T—8 
The waather conditions of Noy. 25 were very bad, it being cold 

with a heavy rain falling part of the time. Last shoot of the 

seasow: 

ec 0 Gites SAA Anan Coe © FeO eh Pie) ee eo” Phe ei — 2 

Coe OLB care ites [s Cee ree eR aoe ee 77678 9 9 8 7 5% 
H Dunbar... 5 pry eee eerie lie Ud IU ea ye, 

PRs jac tame er tise tf oO Be tO G7 ob 8 J—70 

(SHOP EIHT I Es A, Sled Oe Bees ere & T4656 7 7 £8 6—60 

F A Perkins....... ee as -5 468 6 4 8 6 5 65S 


WILMINGTON, Noy. 22.—Two matches were shot by the Wil- 
mington Kifle Olnb at 200yds. with the Massachusetts target. 
Wirst Match.—Off-hand. 


@ Heinel......... rrr acs, vasmsaaseees: JO U0 DD 8B 8 911 911 12—100 

1 Seegss ete ee 111010121010 711 9 8—98 
J B Bell... . 9 7 810 8 811 7 8 & 8 
EM QGiark.. .-70999 2 6 912 + %5 
W A Bacon.... -~-8 16% 6977 Y 4-68 

Second Match.— With Rest. 

EB SCE Serer eet eebr bat pies oa 10 11 10 12 11 «1 12: 11 0 11—110 
WW BPW cS cas atere ...-11 12 10 10 10 12 11 11 11 12—110 
C Heinel... Ti il 9101112 9 i1 12 12—108 
J E Newman.. .12 11 10 11 10 10 10 10 10 12—106 
EM Clark. ... -7 912210111 911 9-101 


WYWCATISSROnl oo see eh ceeae Seated 101010 81210101110 9—10) 
Noy, 25.—Owing to the inclemency of the weather to-day only 
one of the Wilmington Rifle Club’s matches was attempted and it 
was nof finished. There were several entries for the Remington 
rifle, oy ae four ties on 14, which will be decided when the 
matches for the other prizes will be shot, The following are the 
scores out of a possible 15 points at 200yds. on Creedmoor target: 
OREN SCOUD. ich imesneoe eine 54 Jeromé B Bell...... =. 458—1? 
Charles Heinel, Jr. ... James E Newman.. 548—12 
Samuel J Newman... William O’Connor. é 


Ellis M Clark.....,. M45—14 Howard Simpson... » D453 —12 
William A Bacon.. 444-12 Frank Brinton,........-.. 344—11 
William F Seeds, 444 12 Oharles Heinel, Jy.... .. .385—11 


Henry B Seeds .-.-....... 454—12 ‘ 

Company F, Delaware WN, G,,in target practice at Schuetzen 
Park this afternoon, made the following scores at 200yds., Creed- 
moor target: 


Capt W Condon.........238523—15 Corp McBride. .52533—l4 
Lieut Harkins.. .22382—12 Corp Dunn.... -02280— 7 
Lieut Glynn...... .23348—15 Pyt Munda. .43533—18 
Sergt Frederick. . .233882—13 Pvt Tyner... -022382— 9 
Sergt T Brennan. ...22088—12 Pyt Johnson .02222— 8 
Sergt P Brennan. ...038422-11 Pvt Kelly... A13222— 9 
Corp MecConnell.. 0222 9 Pyt Ries. ..... -20202— 6 
Corp Megary..... .-.20322— 9 Pvt Muldoon .00232— 7 
Corp Brennan........... 00232— T Pvt Brown.. -02225— 9 
Corp Keenan....,......-22802— 9 Pyt Hagerty..........,,20282— 9 
THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed bianis 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
sceretaries. Oorrespondents who favor us with club scores are pcr- 
tiewlarly requested to write on one side of the paper only). : 


_OSIKOLOOSA, Ia., Noy. 26.—Oskoloosa Gun Club’s Thanksgiving 
shoot, 5 liye pigeons: 


SS) 70K IED he wees Pele yeas (OTN F ERR 1ekseern al eee Pee en, SSeten 10111—4 
Donehertyi sense wee Sas Hili—5__Golightly...........5...0. 10110—3 
Mendenholl_...........-. A10J1—4. Swearingen.......-....... 1110-35 
Harrington... ......,.... MILI b Carroll nasa edane eee V1in—5 
BiPSDe ey tt hsb iesene cee LOL 48 RVG Tie Ree Soy oe as M11 


Harrington first, Mendenholl second, Swearingen third. 
Match at 5 live pigeons; 


Eber rinetom., ,. ats. 0 .. 1110I—4 Swearingen......... vo. es OLILI—4 
WY SISOS soa My eo, css QUOII—2. Mendenholl............ >. -11001—3 
SRO WI sai oot pcee ies oer Q—4 Golightly.......c0........ 11100—3 
Bees ecaapeseeeees sk esas 11100—3 Templeton... ..... eet 11111—3 
PLC CSOM Lo aw canoe beaded, RRO ca terra awas: Jo 11101—4 
SPEREUTLO Wer ota ome ie ee Went ie Ade — yO PISEN ya. So dsl kee 1100—3 


1 
Temoleton and Janney first, Jackson second Mendenholl third, 
BROGKLYN, Nov. 26.—The Long Island Gun Chub held its rezu- 
lav shoot to-day, Only 9 members were present, but those present 
performed very well, Outof 78 birds shot at5l were killed. H. 
iKmebel won first prize, Brower second and Donnelly third. The 
full score is as follows: 


H Knebel, 27yds....... 1011116 Brower, 23yds...-.... .- 1110110—5 
Arkhurst, 2lyds........1001001—4 Topping, 23yds. ........ 160101]—4 
R Moore, ?4yds...... ...-1000010—2 Cameron, 2iyds......... 1000011—3 
Donnelly, 2lyes......... QULOIi—4 Lennon, 2lyds......... 10L0011—4 
Vrooman, 23yds........ 1101001—4 


. Ties for third prize; Arkhurst 4, Donnelly 6,Vrooman 5, Referee, 
. Jones, 

RIVERSIDE CLUB—Topsham, Me.—Thanksgiving shoot 
weather yery disagreeable, only four shooters pressnt. Scores at 
26 clays, bats and blue rocks, for three badges: 


ROCCE ECE res tae b atic: pierce ons 100001001110100010111 1110-18 
AL Gond............ fetter ser taottenc es 0201901011011010110011171—15 
AE Hall ..............22. cesscceeee sees» O110001011111010170011010—15 


mG ouds sere yas Gane eee ah AG os... -101011119111011111071110— 21 
Ties on 15: A. L. Goud..11000111; A. BH. Hall..0011010, €. Goud 
first, A. L. Hall second, W. Crocker third, 


WASHINGTON HEIGHTS GUN CLUB.—Thanksgiying Day, 
elub grounds, One hundred and sixty-cighth street and Twelfth 
ayenue, liye birds, 8 traps, 2hyds., weather threatening, which 
doubtless had pee todo with the slim attendance: 
Veitch....... tea 1117 100000— 5 H Fox..., 1111101110— 8 
Geo Snooks.......... IM11111i—-10 C Terwilliger...... 1111110100— 7 
[Dre ER eee | ,. L101— 9 _Harrison,.......... 1itt1111—10 
_ Ties did not shoot off, as other pressing engagements called the 
members elseéwhere.—b. H. F. ‘ 


CINCINNATI, O,, Novy. 27.—A turkey shoot was held under the 
auspices of the Cincinnati Independent Shooting Club on their 
grounds Thanksgiving Day. The shooting commenced at 10 A, M. 
and continued until dark. The following gentlemen, among 
others, participated: H. Strunk, C. A. Wasteney, Geo. Wells, Dr, 
J. W. Dennis (Bemis), John Leathers (Greener), W.H. Burl WwW. Ww. 

Condell, Frank Baecker, Fred Strunk, Sam Condell, 0. W. Eckert, 
A.D. Whitlock, C. W. McFee and Reno, The new Ligowsky clay- 
igeon N, 3 with ory tongue was used; it was pronounced by allto 
the best artificial target yet produced. It flew in magnificent 
style and out of 850 thrown 6 only brokein the trap. This clay 
tongue is burnt solidly with the target. itself, and is thrown from 
any of the old Ligowsky traps by inserting small rubber disks in 
the tongue orclamp. This improvement will be welcomed by all 
trap shots, as it remoyes the only objection ever urged against the 
original Ligowsky target, viz., the softening of the glued tongue, 
-as it substitutes in place. thereof a fixed unremoyable clay- tongue. 
Over 75 shooters participated in the trial, all of whom expressed 
themselves as surprised and delighted with the improvement,—H. 
F’. ROBINSON, Pres. Cin. Inpt. Gun Club. 


of 26 entries 16 faced the fraps abt Alyds. rise. A high northeast 
making it difficult for 


@ Willa: tre: 
_ M. Eames, of Bay Ridge, with the score 44 eres 


a3 er Witnessed the match, all joining in giving a rousing yote 
of thanks iT iul 


and furnishing so grand a day’s sport.— WAKEMAN (Sec. B. 


GG) = = > 


MIDDLESEX VS. BSSEX,—Dunellen, N. J. Nov, 23.—Hditor 
allow me space to answer an 
acob Pentz? I neglected to statein my 
article last week ‘Middlesex vs. Hssex,” that Mr. Pentz was 
Mr. Pentz states that he is an ex-member of 
jub,” which probably accounts for his plain 
“bias” in fayor of that clab, Had this fact been known before the 
match Mr. Pentz would not have been chosen to fill that ‘‘unsatis- 
factory position,” as tlicre \vere Many well-known gentlemen 
from neutral clubs wno would have acted had they been requested. 
Every one that knows W. F.- Quimby (and every one does that 
faces tho traps around New York) will be surprised to heat thay 

the 
twenty-nine ‘‘challenges made by the Middlesex members, mostly 
by one Dickens,” and but one challenge by the Essex members, 
Mr. Peniz does not state whether or not he scored the twenty-nine 
birds dead and the one bird lost. Mr. Dickens’s challenges were all 
made against Mr. Carrington’s gun, which, eyery one but the 
veteres could see, was above his elbow nearly every time he went 
totheseore. I stated last week that ths refsree’s decisions were all 
unquestioned, but I may state further, toat many of them called 


Forest and Stream: Will you kindly 


article from the pen of 


referee tor that day. 
the Essex Gun 


he made 4 noisy coach, certain it is that no one believes it, 


forth smiles from the spectators.—DyYNAMITE, 


THE ALGONQUIN GUN CLUB, of New York city, will hold 
their annual meeting to-day (Dec. 2), after which a banquet will 


be seryed. 


THOSH WHO preach, lecture, declaim or sing, will and do find 
f Horehound and Tar the speediest restorative of 

the voice in cases of hoarseness. It cures coughs ard sore throats 
Prkn’s TOOTH- 


Hale's Honey o 


Tapidly and completely. Sold by all druggists. 
AGHE DROPS cure in one minute.—Adv. 


Hien? MriLI0oN DOLLARS PATD IN BENEFITS, under 


ford, Eyery business man should have a policy.—Adv. 


Pachting. 


OS 
OURSELVES AS OTHERS SEE US. 


GE skipper of the Clara, who has lately returned home, gives 
his views on American yachts as follows to the Glasgow 
His remarks are hardly complimentary, but there is 


Herald. 
enough truth about them to make them interesting: 


“Captain John Barr, of Gourock, has just returned from Amer- 
ica, Where he has been racing with great success the Clyde-built 
20-ton cutter Clara, and has been fortunate in ebtaining a great 
deal of insight into the spo1t of yacht racing as enjoyed on the 
Mr. Barr’s reputation as a well-known 
and clever racing yacht captain giyes to the information he has 
picked up a critical accuracy, which for the first time will enable 
our own yachting men to uuderstand the present aspects of 
American yacht racing, and still further increase the interest so 
Mr. Barr 
great 
strides on the American seaboard, and his testimony toward the 
enthusiasm is verified by the fact that at one regatta in which he 
raced the Clara the number of yachts of all sizes entered to race 
was about 400, of which crowd 250 started. And this fleet was not 
made up of any sort of craft, but included only yachts fitted for a 
likely contest. But neither American yachts nor the handling of 
them has given Mr. Barr cause for surprise. He owns a large 
class of centerboard boats, big and little, and canvassed occasion- 
ally ingeniously and often outrageously, fy down the wind like 
an open umbrella, but on the wind are no good whatever to any 
And besides 
heing useless In a seaway, the same class of boats are most 
dangerous. In all the smaller class of centerboards Barr was 
amused to see the crews occupied in holding sheets in hand to ease 
awey in case of an upset, and in the larger class of centerboards 

xes are kept at hand to cut across the main sheet in case of any 
dangerous squall. For itis a peculiarity of the centerboard that, 
laid over beyond a certain angle, it will not luff unin the wind 
In proof of the danger of the 
build, Barr saw a centerboard of large tonnage in which sheet, 
halliards, rigging, had all been cut away to save herin a squall, 
He had asignt of the Mohawk schooner, which looked as large 
aud comfortable as the Selene, and was struck to learn she had 
eapsized while lying at her anchor with her sails up, and had 
eople. More or less in connection with the 
dangers attendant on the centerboard form of boat, Captain Barr 
during the past yacht racing 
é While the opinion formed as to 
the needless hazard to life occasioned by the centerboard fashion 
seems founded on good evidence, Barr had exceptional opportun- 
‘ 1 ower, the latest outcome of the 
American model, is ‘a poor tool’ in a breeze and not good enough 
Ina long turn 
to windward down the coast from Boston to New London, Clara 
came up with the successful champion Mayflower going the 
had afamous opportunity of finding out the 
yalue of the centerboard build turning to windward. Clara 
had topmast housed and double-reef down, while Mayflower 
f } Clara had a0 
difficulty in coming up witl Mayflower, both being close-hauled, 
and with a board or two Clara weathered Mayflower. The two had 
the wind dead ahead with a steep, short sea while working the pas- 
sage inside the Nantucket Shoals, and Olara was still dropping May- 
flower astern, when Barr's boat carried away her bowsprit shrouds; 
Clava had to be hove in the wind for repairs, while Mayflower 
coming along again took the lead. Clara, all right again, followed 
and the twenty had again no difficulty in passing and weathering 
This centerboard seemed to find the breezevather 
hard for her, for she shortly afterward fetched the shelter of an 
outlying anchorage, where sheremained. Meantime Clara snueged 
down another reet, and under three-reefed mainsail and jib was 
held on her course for New London. Clearing the Shoals, the 
Clara had the open fetch and was getting knocked about badly in 
the head sea. But Barr kept her going, and found on getting into 
harbor Clara had carried away most of her headgear, and along 
with it about 12ft. of her rail forward. Of course Mayflower, six 
or seven times the tonnage of Clara, if she had been worth any- 
thing in such weather, ought to have left Clara every mile she 
sailed, instead of which she was getting dropped by the little 
eraft, And Mayflower was making very bad weather of it, plung- 
ing head and shoulders into the head sea, and filling her deck with 


other side of the Atlantic. 


rapidly spreading in the American growth of the sport. 
explains that within the last two years yachting has made 


British racing yacht unless over a mill-pond course. 


and becomes wholly unmanageable. 


drowned a cabintul of 
heard of thirty cases of drownin 
season on the American coast. 


ity of finding out thatthe Ma 


to turn to windward against a Clyde 20-tonner. 
same course, and 


wus under staysail and had two reefs in mainsail, 


the Mayflower. 


every scend she gave. With little Clara coming up on her, Barr 


thought Mayflower a very ‘lame duck,’ and would have many 


times preferred to cross the Atlantic in his own small cutier, 
Olara on other occasions made a signal example of the best Ameri- 
can centerboards, and through the American racing season beat 
everything that was entered against her. Whe American center- 
board Cinderella, built last winter to beat Clara, was the only 
really dangerous rival to the Clyde hoat, and, besides being about 
Olara’s length, was, according to British rule, of considerable 
more tonnage. Cinderella had her lead ballast outside, and, 
although a centerboard, was deep in the body, and somewhat of a 
conipromise between the American and British build. Perhaps 
Athlon was the next most dangerous rival to Clara, and being so, 
a private match was arranged between the three for a sweepstake 
at Larchmont by the Larchmont Club. This club appears excep- 
tional in some of its features, for while its members have no 
objection to matches on Sunday, the club hasarule against square- 
headed ues No doubt a breach of the Fourth Commandment 
is not _so likely to lessen the roll of the club as the capsize of a 
centerboard; but the crew of Clara did not at first comprehend 
this view. A Sunday match was sailed between the three boats, 
and Clara gave both an easy drubbing, arriving 8 minutes ahead. 
Clara altogether sailed eleven matches, and won eleven first 
prizes—a very sufficient proof that the British model had it pretty 
much her own way against all the varieties of American models 
entered against her, centerboards included. The Americans con- 
fess to be thoroughly beaten by Clara, but allege the British model 
is only superior up to 20 tons, a comfortable and whimsical assur- 
ance the coming International contest ig pretty certain todissipate. 
The ability with which Captain Barr sailed Clara no doubt abetted 
the result, but the honor is shared by young William. Fife, of 
Fairlie, who built and designed Olara tor Mr. George Clark, of 
Paisley. Before Captain Barr left America he was congratulated 
ou haying been selected for the yacht that is to be built on the 
Clyde for the coming International contest, and no doubt. the 
example Clara has made of the American yachts quite vindicates 
the selection made. eigee . 

“Not the least interesting incident of Captain Barr’s American 
visit was getting a sight of the famous old schooner yacht Ameri- 
ea, which arrived at Cowes in the summer of 1851,and captured 
the Queen’s Cup, over the possession of which trophy these inter- 
national contests have arisen, Barr thought the old craft a fine- 
looking schooner with a beautifully-modeled bow, but rather full 
aft and boxy in the quarters. He saw her sailing about in alight 
breeze, and on even Keel she was going very fast. Indeed, the 


; mp Be general 
accident policies, in the Trayelers Insurance Company, of Hart- 


Novy. 30. 


America had been sailing so fast alongside Mayflower before the 
latter got into trim that it was a question whether or not the old 
schooner ent not be as good as any American yacht to protect 
the cup she had originally won. Not many Clyde yachtsmen will 
remember what a stir the America’s success In beating the best 
English yachts made. ost every British yacht of any note was 
lengthened by the bow, and bluff bows so much approved of were 
everywhere condemned. Long bows were given to yachts build- 
ing, and the sudden revolution gave rise to exaggerations and 
absurd failures,” 


MEASUREMENT RULES ABROAD. 


fees following from the Field will show that the measurement 
committee of the ¥Y. R. A. have reported in fayor of the alterna- 
tive sail area rule in use for two seasons past, and that the report 
has heen accepted by the council. Ib will come before the Asso- 
ciation at the general meeting Dec. 14: 

A meeting of the council was held atthe Royal London Y. C., 
Savile-row, Noy, 17, There were present the Marquis of Exeter 
(in the chair), Col. Leach, Mr, C. W. Prescott-Westcar, Mr. Francis 
Taylor, M. P., Mr. G B. Thompson, Mr. W. G. Jameson, Mr. W. 
Baden-Powell, Mr, E. R. Tatchell, Mr. H. Crawford, Mr. A, Man- 
ning, Mr, Frank Willan, Mr. John Scott, My. James Reid and Sir 
William Forwood. 

The measurement committee brought up their report as follows: 

“To the Council of the Yacht Racing Association. Gentlemen— 
In accordance with your resolution passed on Oct. 12, to consider 
(i) the rules of measurement now in force, and to suggest any 
alterations in the same which may appear likely to have an 
advantageous effect on yacht building and yacht racing; (2) to 
report upon the present classification of yachts by tonnage and 
sail-area; (3) to suggest such alterations or new rules of measure- 
meéut or classification as may seem desirable, 

We have to report that, to enable us to thoroughly investigate 
these subjects, we haye obtained the evidence of Messrs, A. 
Richardson, G. L. Watson, C. P. Clayton, D. Kemp, and W. Fife 
Jr., naval architects; we have also obtained by letter the views o: 
other naval architects and builders, including Mr. Beavor Webb, 
went eee Froude, Mr. Wm. Fife, Sr., Mr. Arthur Payne, Mr, E. 

Tilkins. 

The present Y, R.A, tonnage rule was introduced in 1881 in sub- 
stitution for the Thames rule, the object soughtin making the 
chatige being to induce yacht designers and builders to use more 
beam in proportion to length. This object has not been attained, 
and although in the larger classes extreme proportions have not, 
so far, been teached, yet the tendency is to proceed in thaf direc- 
tion. The type of yacht engendered by the rule aR esi ORIOL cost- 
ly to produce and maintain, and the latitude which the rule per- 
inits of increasing speed by continued additions to the lead ballast 
and sail area, gives avery short racing life eyen to a successful 
yacht, Your committee is of opinion (shared in by all the wit- 
nesses) thatitis not likely any alieration of the presentrule would 
be of # satisfactory character. 

The B and © classes were introduced to promote racing hetween 
ex-racers and cruisers, and heayy time allowances were arranged 
to prevent A class yachts entering in the classes. The B class has 
not been found advantageous and the committee recommend that 
itbe expunged. The C class has afforded a considerable amount 
of sport, but the heavy inter-class allowances have enabled C class 
yachts to compete against the A class with marked success. As 
this is highly detrimental to A class racing, your committee 
recommend that the inter-class time allowance be abolished. 

In considering a newrule for the ratingof yachts, your com- 
mittee have been anxious to preserye the present type ot yacht as 
being peculiarly adapted to British waters and to guard against 
the building of racing machines. At the outset they examined 
proposals to measure the hull ouly, and to measure the sails only. 
* * * After a thorough examination of these proposals your 
committee concluded that_to prevent exaggerated proportions in 
the hull or sail spread, both should be included inthe rating. A 
proposal was made by Mr. G. L. Watson to include length and 
beaminarule with sail (thatis tosay, that the rule should be 
length plus breadth multiplied by sail and divided by constant), 
but after careful consideration the committee concluded that, 
beam being so necessary for stiffness and deck accommodation, 
and so detrimental to high speed wnen carried to excess, it would 
be unwise or unnecessary to penalize it. Length, however, stands 
in a different position, and by using itin a rule as of equal value 
with sail, a moderate but salutary check will be placed upon undue 
proportions in length and sail area. 

The committee therefore recommend that the rule hitherto 
vlaced only in the Y. R. A, appendix be made the sole rule for 
rating. Therule is, length ou waterline multiplied by sail area, 
and the product diyided by 6,000. The committee is of opinion 
that, should this rule be adopted, it should remain in force for 
seven years, unless by a voteto the contrary of tnree-fourths of 
the council present at a meeting and confirmed by a majority of 
the members of the Association. 

eae Committee recommend that the following classification be 
adopted ; 

Hive tons to take in existing yachts of three tons. 

Ten tons to take in existing yachts of five fons. 

Twenty tons to take in existing yachts of ten tons. 

Forty tons to take in existing yachts of twenty tons. 

Sixty tons to take in existing yachts of forty tons, and above 
sixty tons. 

To suit this new rule and new classification, the time scale will 
require re-adjusting. - ; 

With this proposed rating there will be no necessity for con- 
tinuing the length class rating, and the committee recommend 
that it be expunged from tae book. 

A regulation will be devised to keep the mainsails of yawls in 
the proportion they now are.” 

Sir W.Fcrwood proposed, and Mr. A. Manning seconded, that 
the report be adopted. 

Mr. J. Reid proposed, and Mr. W,G. Jameson seconded, that the 
consideration of the report be deferred for six weeks, in order to 
allow yacht architects time to consider the matter, andif they can 
show that the rule will produce an undesirable type of yacht, the 
committée would then have an opportunity of considering the 
advisability of adopting a simple sail area rule. 

The amendment was opposed ‘on the ground that all the evidence 
possible te obtain from naval architects had been obtained by the 
committee, and most carefully considered; and further, that the 
delay would only prolong the existing dead lock, so far as yacht 
building is concerned, and finally lead to the same conclusion 
arrived at by the committee. . 

The amendment was then put, and there voted for it Messrs. 
Reid, aS ameson, Scott, Taylor and Thompson. It was declared not 
carried. 

The original motion was then put, and there voted for it Col. 
Leach, Messrs. Prescott-Westcar, G. B. Thompson, Baden-Powell, 
E. R. Tatchell, H. Crawford, A. Manning, F, Willan, Sir Wm. For- 
wood and the Marquis of Exeter. This being a majority of two- 
thirds of those present, as required by the rules, the report was de- 
clared adopted. ; 4 

It transpired that the expert witnesses expressed opinions as to 
a new rule as follows: 

Mr. A. Richardson—Simple sail area. 

Mr. Beayor Webb—Simple sail area, or sail area and length. 

Mr. ©. P. Clayton—Sail area and length. 

Mr. G. L, Watson—Length, breadth and sail area. 

Mr, Kemp—Length, breadth and sail area, or length and sail 
area. 

Mr. Fife, S8t.—Length and sail area, or, if by hull alone, then take 
in depth or Cea 

Mr. Fife, Jr.—Length and sail area. 

Mr. R. BE. Froude—Simple sail area, or sail area and length. 
Mr. A. Payne—Sail area and length. 

Mr. EB. Wilkins—Sail area and length. 

The general "meeting was fixed for Dec. 14. 


CUPS FOR NEXT SEASON.—The citizens of Bar Harbor pro-~ 
pose to offer prizes fora regatta to be sailed in the latter part of 
August next, aver a 30-mil e triangular course from Bar Harbor- 
The prizes will probably be a $300 cup for schooners; one of $350 _ 
for cutters and sloops over &0ft. sailing length; one of $200 for 
those 60:to 89ft., and ene of $150 for cutters and sloops under 60ft. 
the race to be under the rules of the New York Y. C. The Bar ~ 
Harbor Y¥. C. has the matter in hand at present. 


AMERICAN Y. C.—At a meeting oi the A, Y. C. on Nov. 30, the 
prizes won this year were presented. The Commodore’s Cup goes to 
Atalanta, the Emery Cups, io Yosemite Lagonda and Nereid; the 
cup under the Haswell allowance to Inanda, the latter also taking 
the Bateman eee Oup. The Alley Cup for launches goes to 
Orienta. Mr. Frank R. Lawrence made the presentation speeches, 


THE CLYDE CHALLENGE.—The Field states on authorit 
that the new Clyde boat is now ore and will be aniet 
Thistle, Hernameand measurements will accompany a formal 
challenge in due time. : 


JULIA.—Mr. ©. W. Ohapin’s new schooner, was launched on 


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A LENGTH AND SAIL AREA CUTTER, 


4 eae long war ef the various types in American waters has left 


the yachting interests in a most unsettled state for two or 
three years past, while the impartial observer finds it hard to 
predict the outcome of it in the future. The racing of 1885 left 
matters almost where they were, and all parties looked forward 
to the present year to settle the question definitely, and toindicate 
what would be the coming type. But now in December, with the 
racing over, the situation is practically the same as it was when 
sails were first stretched in May. The season has brought more 
than the usual allowance of races and an increased number of 
boats, but like the preceding year it has convinced nobody. 

The Eastern man, rejoicing over Mayflower, Puritan, Sachem 
and Thetis, is firm in the belief that the problem has been solved 
in the new beamy keel-centerboard type, and that further search 
is useless, the happy mean has been found. The undaunted cutter 
man on the contrary comes up smiling, with no visible traces of a 
hard season, and points to a long string of aggregate wins, headed 
by the redoubtable Clara, and argues as strongly as ever for the 
six-beam boat. 

The only ches, perhaps, who have reached a final conclusion are 
the owners of the late American sloops, who find that their occu- 
pation is gone,that there are no prizes left for them, and that a 
new and radical departure is imperative. 

The question of the coming type is important to all, but 
especially to those whose boats have been out-classed and who 
must build if they would win mugs. Building and testing a yacht 
of any size means an expenditure of a large sum of money and 
with a considerable risk involved, and yachtsmen to-day are little 
likely to order blindly of some builder who chances to be in fashion 
through the success, real or fictitious, of some one yacht. Before 
signing contracts the yachtsman is apt to study pretty closely the 
boats he is trying to beat and also the boats which may soon be 
built to beat him, and the possibilities and probabilities of each 
type are thoroughly weighed, Just now the subject of the coming 
yacht is of special interest; the old type has been proved useless, 
the new Boston boats have not yet received that thorough test 
necessary to their general adonvtion by American yachtsmen, 
while the extreme cutter is not accepted by the majority as the 
coming boat for American waters. Of this latter boat it must be 
said to its credit that built under a peculiar rule and for certain 
waters it has thus far succeeded well under-a totally different 
rule and in foreign waters, holding its own under conditions it was 
Bot intended for and with boats specially built to meet those con- 
ditions. 

T-ere exists in England avery good reason why a 6 beam boat 
should beat one cf 4 beams, and to this reason is due the introduc- 
tion of the type as well as its maintenance there; but in this coun- 
try, under vastly different conditions the narrow boat can depend 
on no such fictitious advantages, but must stand or fall on its 
merits as a practical vessel. Thus far it has doneso and won a 
place beside the native types, but i*s continuance is simply a ques- 


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BODY PLAN. 


tion of the survival of the fittest. Should the cutter of 6 beams 
fail here, however, it by no means proves the unfitness of the gen- 
eral type, but simply that built for one rule it cannot compete 
under avery different one. Between Genesta, Galatea, Madge, 
Clara and Ulidia on the one hand and Mayflower, Puritan and 
Cinderella on the other, thereis a wide gap, and it may be that 
the happy mean is to be found between them; that the cutter built 
to race under American rules may far outstrip the same boat built 
under British rules. - 

This opens up afield that isas yet practically unexplored; the 
visiting cutters from Madge to Galatea have all been extremely 
narrow boats and the few real cutters built here in which beam 
has not-been limited, argue well forthe possibilities of the type. 
Of this small class the leaders, Bedouin and Oriva, have attained 
a degree of success which should induce further researches in the 
same direction. fn } 

Through the kindness of Mr. Wm. Fife, Jr., of Fairlie, Scotland, 
so well known here as Clara’s designer, we are enabled to give the 
design of a similar yacht to compete in the third class under the 
New York Y.C.rule. The design, in its beauty and fairness, 
speaks for itself, but fora more thorough understanding of its 
features a comparison of its elements with those of the leading 
representatives of the opposing types, Clara and Cinderella, is 
appended as follows: * f. 
Clara. Design. pe 


Ft. In . In. t. In. 
Lengthieyer all. vit. seats 63 00 67 00 63 00 
MengthelienVWe a tac ).e 0 eee eon ts See coat: 52 03 - 52 00 
MBean, EXtPOMe 2 LLP sei cs ee we a he 11 04 16 06 
Geri Ws VV elas angen eee aoe a li 00 - 15 08 
Date ex OLETIE: alee lets eae eres 10 00 9 06 6 Oi 
Tons. Tons. , 4£ons 
Displacement, long tons.......... a7.5 39.5 42. 
Ballast on keel, lead...........+-. 21. 23. ‘12. 
ee ages SAC uy carck Fras eae ae ep 
PHS My iHog Fel Lee eG MEL PyAe ean clic “ : ; 
y Et. He eS at ve Re 
Mast. deck to hounds............. 37 
MASH GAC hers s cee ee Bee eats 7 06 7 09 7 06 
Mast, from fore end L. W.L..... 20 08 19 09 18 06 
Topmast, fid to sheave............ 31 00 81 00 82 03 
Bowsprit, outside of gammon.... 23 09 25 00 27 06 
Bowsprit, beyond end L. W. L... 24 08 28 00 - 30 00 
MANO GTT-d ater ets nant eaottes ee = 47 08 49 03 52 00 
(pathic 2) Weak Fert ee Sees atte 32 02 33 00 36 00 
Spinnaker boom........-.--.:.+--3 48 09 Ree ioe 47 00 
i | § 28 03 39 00 4) 06 
PR OIS ATION AROS meta cs eataredd oes ei 1 35 08 23 00 28 00 
Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft. 
Sail area, N.Y. Y.C.rule........; eae _ 3483 i 
AD Bar TRAaANGAL Ss Ile sei, ohvmio nee ets = 3s 1753 pons 
INTER oct oo, eee pe ees ia J Te. Bla: Rees 
ING aa ey Peete ed ee ten A Nees oe SEs - 7401 } eaht 
(PAG aeGO nal .c. acteees pave fede oa seetars ake 266 de, 
Hieneth N.Y. ¥. C.rule....2.....: 54.28ft. 55.00ft.  _65.48it. 


Allowance 40 miles,........ .... .. dim, 24s, 33s. - Allows. 
*Ineluding board, 14ft. ‘ 


’ The most striking features of the new boat are her increased 
beam and the clipper stem, as in these two points she is a wide 
departure from the imported cutters. While we have strenuously 
opposed the great beam of American beats and have shown the 
fallacy of the claim that.beam in itself gives increased room, we 
are not prepared to oa just where the mean is reached, but are 
opeu to conviction, The question of interior accommodation Ww 

be considered in connection with the interior plans, but we may 
safely assume that in the matter of comfort and convenience on 
decis the extra beam would show a gain over Clara, both il 4 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


SAIL PLAN—“LENGTH AND SAIL AREA” 


CUTTER. 


lessened angle of heel and increased space for spars, boats ‘and 
working ship. As to the effect on speed it may be urged that boats 
of the same proportion, 414 to 434 beams to length, have been tested 
in the racers of half a dozen years since, which have raced against 
the newer and narrower boats and failed, but these races have 
been under the Y. R. A. rule and the new boats. have profited 
Exensly: by, lighter hulls and heavier keels, so that’ this is no evi- 

ence, against the proposed boat of modern build and under a 
length and sail arearule. The new boat carries a. displacement 
two tons greater than Clara, but the unrestricted beam hasallowed 
her designer to dispose of it differently, and if equally well rigged 
and handled she could probably well afford the allowance of 51 
seconds due to Clara over a 40-mile course, while fully as well able 
as the latter to take care of Cinderella with a margin of 33 seconds 
from her. Under the rule a length of 55ft. might have been taken, 
but the designer has evidently confused the limit of the class, bdft. 
waterline, with the corrected length for allowance, which is, of 
course, unlimited by the rule. 

Her reduced sail area and lessened beam would of themselves 
allow a far lighter hull than in Cinderella, even if built in similar 
style, but the proposed boat would be like Clara, steel frames and 
wooden skin, and consequently the gain in weight would be still 
greater. The sail area would be more than Clara’s, with little or 
no increase of immersed surface ; while as to the angle of entrance, 
certainly no exception can be taken to the beautifully molded 
wedge of the bow. The draft is less than Clara’s by Gin. and 
greater than Cinderella’s by 3ft., but when the flush deck and 
aa of a trunk are weighed against this excess few will grum- 

e'at it. 

The clipper stem is the most prominent feature to the eye, and 
the one which will occasion the most comment, and many will 
agree with us in preferring the plumb stem as far as appearance 
goes, but there is much more than this involved. Strength is 
secured by a continuation of the keel upward until it forms the 
stem, the latter being in one piece from the scroll far down to the 
forefoot, instead of the form common here, a nearly plumb stem 
eked out with a‘knee spiked on. Another advantage, structurally, 
is the support given to the bowsprit, the spar outside of gammon 
being lft. 3in. shorter than Clara’s, though really 8ft. 9in. longer 
from end of L.W.L. The foresail also is of great size, though the 
mast is a foot further foward than Clara’s. The deck line is fairer 
and fuller, giving increased room where most needed for working 
forward, while the rapid increase of the area of the upper water- 
lines permits a fine body below. The bow is very long, ate? the var- 
ious parts are so beautifully proportioned that no disadvantage is 
likely to result. Altogether the design is a remarkably taking 
one, and opens a wide field for thought and study to the many who 
are.anxiously wondering what is coming next. We. shall pursue 
mS comparison further nezt week in connection with the interior 
plans. ~ } 


SEAWANHAKA C. Y. O.—The fifth and last regular meeting of 


the Seawanhaka C. Y. C. for 1886 was held at Delmonico’s on Nov. 


_ 29 with Commodore Canfield in the chair. On the table was the 


large vase lately completed by the Whiting A euabwcetneg a8 Com- 
_ pany, the prize offered by the club for the winner in the first class, 


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and won by Puritan. The vase is 2ft. 10in. high and 14in. wide 
across the handles, of the same design as published in the Forusr 
AND STREAM of June 24, but with the details more fully elaborated. 
The outline of the vase (a vertical section), resembles the blade of 
a paddle; on one side in relief is the full length figure of a squaw, 
the feet resting on a steering wheel. 
and motto of the club with the name Puritan and date. June 19, 
1886. The design is artistic and beautiful in every way, whether 
its striking outline is viewed from a distance or the many small 
details are closely scrutinized. ‘Besides the Indian patroness the 
club entertained another-diStinguished guest, Lieut. Henn, who, 
in response to a unanimous vote of welcome, made a short speech, 
promising to put Galatea in all the races open to her next season, 
with the certainty of good sport whether winning or not. The 
resignations of several members were read and accepted. A vote 
of thanks was passed to the New York Y. C. for the offer of the 
privileges of their club house during the races last fall. A letter 
was presented by the Secretary froma yachtsmanin Kiel, Prussia, 
stating that theS. C. Y. C. rule had been tried in races there with 
good results. A letterfrom thesecretary of the Bar Harhor Y. C., 
offering prizes for a race at Bar Harbor was also read. ‘The death 
of an old member of the club, Mr. Henry P. Egleston, was 
announced, and a motion to record the notice of his death on the 
minutes was passed. The question of a lecation for the club was 
discussed at some length, and finally a committee of three were 
appointed to examine sites and devise some permanent plan, to 
report at the next meeting in January. The committee includes 
Com. Canfield, Mr. Chas. H. Leland and Mr. Van Rensselaer 
Cruger. Mr. Simonds reported that the club yacht Venture had 
been a complete success this season, being in use constantly by 
the club members. On motion of Mr. Tams a committee of 
three was appointed to revise the sailing regulations, to report in 
January. The committee are Com: Canfield, Mr. J. in Tams and 
Mr. Chas. Sweet. A.motion was introduced to raise the fee for 
life membership. The names of five proposed members are 
announced. 


Canoeing. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to FOREST AND 
STREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same. Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND STREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings; and all items 
relating to the sport. 


THE CRUISE OF THE BETSY BOBBETT.—We have received 
the following postal card from Dr. Neidé: “Near Savannah, Tues- 
day.—Arrived safely and am lying a couple miles aboye the city 
fitting out and laying in stores. Will start for Fernandina Thurs- 
day in company with sloop Outing, Capt. Cloudman.—C. A. Newz,” 


On the other side is the name 


| They are more widel 


THE LOCATION OF THE NEXT MEET. 


Editor Forest and Stream: f 

Why does the executive committee persist in having all the 
meets in northern New York? It seems to me that after all that 
has' been said about having next year’s meet on salt’ water they 
did’a very questionable thing in going back to the old. neighbor- 
hood. Let us have their reasons for doing this. 

On the Passaic River, N. J., there are fully 100 or 125 canoeists - 
and only about 12 are A. ©. A. men..I have heard. of but one of 
this number going to a meet. I have never been’ able to attend 
but'expected. to next year, as the general opinion seemed to be in 
favor of a meet on salt water, and I supposed this opinion would 
be respected by the executive committee. ; 

It_has always deen uphill work trying to get fellows to join the 
A. C. A., they saying it would not pay, the meets always being too 
far away, and never coming in this neighborhood, that we could 
not attend, and the other benefits derived are not worth $2 a year. 
On the expectation of a meet'near New York several have ‘prom- 
ised to join, and by spring others would have come -in and we 
would have a grand rally, but that this is all knocked.in the head 
is the regret of IDLEMERE. 

BELLEVILLE, N.J., Nov. 23. 


[This letter probably voices the complaint of many who would 
like to attend a meet but are prevented by time and distance, and 
is therefore entitled to as full an answer as possible. The question 
of location was fully discussed by the executive committee and 
the claims of the Hastern Division for a salt-water meet were ably 
advanced by the three Hastern members present, and it is greatly 
to their credit that they finally submitted to what seemed to be 
best for the Association at large. The desirability of a meet near 
New York and Boston is generally admitted, and many favored it, 
but at the same'time opposed it for the following reasons: This 
year and Jast are most Ampere ones in the growth of the A. C, 
A., marking a distinct change in the organization, an enlarge- 
ment of the general plan. The first step following the revision of 
the Constitution in 1885 was the organization of the Eastern Di- 
vision at Calla Shastain May, 1886, and the application for recog- 
nition as a separate Division which was made at the last meet. 
The recognition of this Division made it imperative that the re- 
maining portion of the Association should also take the form of a 
Division, and it was organized as the Central Division. This or- 
ganization can only be considered as temporary, as it differs: very 
much from the Hastern Division, being, in fact, more like the old 
Association in its composition. The Eastern Division is compact 
and entire, covering a comparatively small territory in which a. 
Division meet accessible to all can easily be held. The Central 
Division on the contrary covers a large area, New Y' ork, Pennsyl- 
vania, Canada, and the West and South. That this Division must 
resolve itself into several smaller ones is a matter of course, the - 
only question being one of means and methods. As matters are 
now there is a large Oanadian contingent of earnest A.C. A. 
men who have been with the Association from the beginning, ~ 

; scattered and haye not enjoyed such © 
opportunities for the discussion of A. O. A. business as the New 
erk, Mohican, Hartford, Knickerbocker and other large clubs 


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nave, and they are Jess familiar with the machinery of organiza- 
tion, Already they are preparing for the formation of a Canadian 
Division, and will in all probability hold a local meet next spring 
and elect officers, applying for recognition atthe next meet. Once 
fairly organized they will be in a position to hold a large Division 
meet of their own in such years as the A. C, A. meet shall be held 
at distant points. Just now, however, they are in an unsettled 
state and without any definite organization, If themeet was held 
on salt water about New York or Boston, they would be unable to 
attend, and the formation of their Division would receive # severe 
check, while they would feel that the Association had in a great 
méasure deserted them by going where they could not follow. 
Next year, with a strong local organization, they will be very dif- 
ferently situated, and in a position to hold a Division meet alone. 
These facts have been felt strongly by the leading A. C. A. men, 
and haye led to the selection of a site midway between Canada an 
the Atlantic coast. The distance from New York is really less 
formidable than it seems if we consider that a night on the Hud- 
son River and a few hours by rail will bring a New York man into 
camp in time for dinner. It is now pretty well settled that a local 
meet will be held on salt water by canoeists of New York and New 
England prior to the A. C. A. meet. This will meet the demands 
of “Idlemere”’ and others,and it only rests with the canoeists 
themselves to make it almost as important as the A. C. A. meet. 
Let the canoeists of New York, New Jersey and New Hngland take 
the matter in hand in good time, discuss it and settle details this 
winter, hold as many small meets as possible early in the spring, 
enlist all their canoeing associates, and then lurrah! for a big 
salt-water meet in the earlysummer. Much has been done and 
much more still remains to do before the A. C. A, is brought near 
to every canoeist, but the work isin good hands and progressing 
as rapidly as could be expected, The more who help, however, the 
sooner it will be completed, and now is the time for the non-mem- 
bers to lend their aid. With the help of all the salt-water meet 
may easily exceed in numbers the A. C. A. meets of three or four 
years since. All that is needed is the hearty co-operation of all 
hands. Those now in the A, C. A. have worked hard and long to 
make it whatitis. Is it fair nowto expect them to do all the work 
of enlarging and extending it while those outside decline to help 
until they can see their $2 expended in a meet on their town com- 
mon? Hvyery canoeist can and should help the Association in re- 
turn for the indirect benefits which he in common with others 
receives from it, but further than this it now seems certain that 
he will soon find it near enough to him to afford more direct and 
yisible advantages.1 


WIDE VS. NARROW CANOES. 


Hditorv Forest and Stream: 

Mr. Clapham claims to have been silenced on an issue raised by 
him previously. This is a condition his friends among your read- 
ers will hardly believe possible, and I should be sorry to think it 
impossible to convince so enthusiastic a lover of sport on the 
water, Tothe issue he now raises, a point he overlooks suggests 
itself as an immediate answer. 

How far and how easily can he paddle his wide canoe? Grant for 
a moment the points he claims (they are disputed as inaccurate by 
many present at the meet), would he paddle one or five miles 
against any recognized good all-round man—V aux, Brokaw or 
Gibson? Would he enter any combined race? Hyen “we racers,” 
as the Ideal Cruising Association’s admiral loves to stigmatize us, 
recognize that the canoe is primarily an all-round cratt, and that 
the permanence and continued Braye of our sport depends on the 
preservation, at all hazards, of this all-round or cruising side. 
Within the limits now wisely fixed by the A, OC. A., we are striy- 
ing. therefore, each of us, to develop that side of the sport which 
appeals to our individual tastes, and we should be spared, in my 
opinion, such one-sided attacks as are from time to time made on 
our chosen type. 

In conclusion, I would say that some of Mr. Clapham’s state- 
ments afford me genuine surprise. His Red Jacket was, indeed, 
constantly on the water; but, to my knowledge, was outsailed in 
many impromptu trials, Mr. Butler’s Blanche got away from hint 
easily. My own Wraith, on the only occasion when I could get 4 
try with him, walked easily out to windward and outfooted him, 
rather to my surprise, I confess, as he carried a large sail compar- 
atively. Uthers were reported to have done the same. 

It is wu curious statement to make of a boat under trial, like his, 
that she could carry much more sail—but didn*t. Our great sore- 
ness just now over the London Field’s garbled account of the races 
in New York and at Grindstone arises from just the same cause— 
viz., that the plea should be seriously advanced that boats entered 
for an important test should.be excused on the ground of want of 
proper preparation—in fact, pleading the baby act—and Lam truly 
sorry to see any American gentleman take similar Sreunn 

GUENN, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Red Jacket, ahoy! Lay to, drop sail, or do something that I can 
get a chance to get up to you. Your singlehander (for such is the 
name by which your “wide canoe” should be called) of such beam 
and sail can outsail my narrow canoe easily. If Lam not mistaken 
there is a boat somewhat like your “wide canoe” on the Delaware 
River, whose dimensions range from 14 to 15ft. long.and 40 to 48in. 
beam. A 48in. boat is considered as*tbeamy.” ‘hese boats are 
called “‘duckers” on account of being built especially for ducking. 
In going for ducks this boat is poled or paddled by a single blade, 
a sbort platform is in ene end andaseatin another. This boat 
has no deck or centerboard. But the ducker that comes near the 
description of Clapham’s wide canoe is of the same class as quoted 
but differing slightly from it—a deck the same as a canoe, but no 
hatches, bulkheads, foot steering etc., such as are on a canoe. 
They carry a dagger centerboard well forward, the mast being 
stepped in the eyes of the boat. A cockpit of 8 or 10ft. long, the 
washboard being but Gin. wide. They invariably carry a single 
sail, fore and aft, or sprit sail, the sail area being from 10 to 15 sq. 
yds. To handle this boat effectively the crew must consist of two 
men, One man very seldom goes out ina dueker single-handed; 
often you will meet three men, while a crew of five is. very com- 
mon. I remember outsailing tour duckers the past summer in a 
14.4%.xX82in. Canvas canoe and using Mohican rig of 85 sq.ft, I 
may here.add that this canoe was sold this fall partly on account 
of the paddling difficulty, and have now ordered a 30in. boat, while 
I was seriously thinking of getting a 15x28, ‘The first ducker J left 
astern was‘in thismanner: While sailing down stream with wind 
forward of bow I caught up to the boat which had one man as 
crew. No sooner had I got near him when he sang out: “Those 
things go like thunder, don’t they?” I gave him my opinion and 
asked how many yards in his sail; he replied, “Over 9yds.” The 
same day in mid stream opposite Gloucester I saw three ina 
bunch, Jl soon ran upto them and sailed a short distance with 
them, answering a job Jot of questions on stability, speed, etc. 
The breeze increasing the topic changed to ‘‘How are they in a 
strong breeze?” For an answer I showed them my sternpost, get- 
ting a lead of about 20yds. .At another time it was nip and tuck 
to get ahead of a saucy little ducker. One Sunday I was stopping 
at a float at Gloucester, when a gentleman (with whom I am now 
acquainted) asked tlie usual amount of questions, informing me 
that he was interested in canoeing. After chatting with him for 
an hour 1 departed. A friend of his accompanied me a short dis- 
tance to see how a canoe could sail. Somehow he could not get 
where he wanted, viz.: a few lengths ahead of the canoe. The 
wind was astern and his boat had l6éyds, of canyas. The next 
opportunity I had of meeting my acquaintance -he informed me 
that the crew of the ducker were surprised at the speed the canoe 
showed, and also that the helmsman was a semi-professional racer. 
The above named gentleman is about to discard his boat for a 
canoe, wiile for another owner of a ducker Iam building a 
15><801n, canoe. : a 


THE OAKLAND C. C. 


THILE canoeing has been followed on the Pacific coast for a 
long time, its existence for a some years was rather precari- 
ous, but with the organization of the Oakland ©, C. it has been 
placed.on a firm and permanent footing, Though far from the 
canoeing center in the Hast, and out of reach of the annual meets, 
the canoeists of the Pacific are full as energetic and enterprising 
as their older brethern, and are working as successfully for the 
spread of the sport. The difficulties at first were considerable, as 
the freight on canoes from New York or the Hast was heavy, and 
there were no local builders; but the club now boasts a fine fleet, 
mosily of larger size than the A. C. A. rules allow, but they are 
used largely for sailing in strong winds and rough waters. We 
five herewith a map of the club courses on Oakland Creek, the 
straight course of 144 miles Petng une one usually sailed, while the 
trianéular one was used for the first race for the Edwards Cup on 
Nov. 2. This cup was presented by Mr. R. W. Edwards, of Oak- 
land, Cal., to be raced for under the following conditions: 

The races shall be sailed over the courses of the Oakland C. C. on 
Oakland creek, and shall be oper to all Second and Third ‘Class 
ecanoss of the 0. C, C., sailed by their owners. They shall take 
face on the first Sunday of every month, or on the nearest legal 

oliday thereto, due notice being given. ‘Time allowance and Other 
details to be governed by the rules of the club, The winner of 
each race to hold the cup until the sailing of the nextrace. Should 
he cease to be a imember of the club before the series of races is 
decided, the trophy shall revertto the club and his record be nulli- 


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P, M. 
Mystic....|/W.W, Blow.) 3 00 | 3 | 1 | 3 41 00) 41 00 |Allows) 41 00 
Zoe Mou..|H, Darneal..| 3 00 | 1 | 2 | 3 43.00) 48.00) 048 | 42 12 
Vee bec. oe F. Fallaut..| 300) 4/4] 384600) 4600) 208 | 43 82 
Coney I’l’d|B. R. Cooper! 3 00 | 2) 3) 3 45 80) 4580 | 10) | 44 21 
Yephyr....|A, H. Blow..| 3.00 |.5 |) 5 | 3 46 45) 4645) 152 | 44 53 
Colombia .|P. Gonzalez. 3 00 | 7 | 6 | 3.50 30) 5080 2 0044) 48.29 
‘Shadow..../G.T. Wright) 300!) 6} 7 | 38.5000) 5000 126 | 48 34 
Falcon ....|Abe Gump..| 300) 8] 8 | 35145) 5145 O14 | dl dl 
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fied. The above rules haye been decided upon and drawn up by the 
board of directors, 

The first race was set for Noy. 2, Election Day. A number of 
ladies and friends were invited for a good time and all left the 
boat house about 11 A. M., the fleet. comprising eight canoes, viz.: 
Shadow, Zephyr, Zoe Mou, Coney Island, Mystic, Colombia, Fal- 
con and Wait, and the yawls Nettie, Bonita, Nautilus, Clark and 
Aloha, With a scarcely perceptible zephy? they glided gently up 
the creek to the basin. Nearthe Alameda shore there have been at 
anchor for a long time alot of big floats all tied together, and _it 
made a splendid landing place for the small craft. On one of the 
floats there was laid up a Whitehall boat, and this was covered 
over nicely from end to end with planking for protection from the 
weather—which made a fine table for lunch. The party consisted 
of about thirty ladies and gentlemen, and the lunch was all that 
could be desired, elegant in every way—and a fine appetite divided 
up among the assembly enabled them to do full justice to it. The 
weather was simply delicious, a red-letter day, even for the glori- 
ous climate of California. By 2 o'clock all wasin readiness for 
the first race, A nice little breeze—too lignt for speed—was blow- 
ing from the north, and the Waif, Falcon, Shadow and Colombia 
got a good send offat2:07 P.M. The little Waif,a Rushton, with 
two large lateens, walked away from the rest with scarce an effort, 
and came home an easy winner in 42m., as shown in the report be- 
low. The winner took the silver cup for one month, when the next 
race of the series will occur. 

Next there was a handicap for all the canoes, which amounted 
ta little better than a drift most of the way, with here and there 
an occasional puff. This was won by the Mystic, as below. 

About 4:30 P. M. the party packed up camp stcols, empty bask- 
ets, hampers, etc., and started for home, the Jeading boat to have 
for a prize avery artistic old shoe of paper maché. The Waif 
arrived first, but as she started considerably ahead and carried no 
passengers she was ruled out and the prize awarded to the Zoe 
Mou. Altogether this was the most delightful canoeing trip the 
club has had and the ladies are more enthusiastic over canoeing 
than ever. ; 

Myr. Engelbrecht, nothing daunted by the loss of his much prized 
canoe Spray, is at work on a new one, which is already nearing 
completion. She will be a little longer than the old one and a dii- 
ferent model somewhat, but premises to prove as fast, 

The Oakland C. C. has systematized its reports of races in a way 
that all clubs would do wellto follow, each race being entered on 
a printed blank which proyides a space for all details. The pre- 
servation of records is a matter to which clubs are apt to give 
little attention until some day the occasion arises when they are 
needed and cannot be had. The expense of proper blank forms is 
merely nominal and they should be kept on hand by the secretary 
and filled out in duplicate, one being preserved and the other fo1- 
warded to the FOREST AND STREAM to insure a correct report of 
the race in print. The following reports of the two races men- 
tioned above show the form adopted the Oakland C. C. Spaces 
for #2 entries are provided on each blank. Columns for ‘‘Position,” 
“Difference” and “Remarks” are.also provided on the blanks, but 
necessarily omifted here for lack of space. 


OAKLAND CANOE CLUB. 


‘ Record ay Gatling Race. Glass 1st and 2d. 
Prize, Miniature Bottle of Bourbon. 

Date, Nov. 2d, 1836, 
‘Course, Hast Oakland Basin Triangular. Distancc, 2 Miles. 
Tide, Hign at 3:30 P.M. Wind, North; light. 


Record of Rarne eee Cee Second, 
rize, The Edwards Silver Cup, Ist Race. 
Sinise yea Date, Nov. 2d, 1886. _ 
East Oakland Basin Triangular. Distance, 2 Miles. 
Wind, North; light, 


Course 
Vide, High at 3:30 P. M. 


Start |Turns!|Finish,| Time. ayoen 
Allow- 
Canoes. Ow Ner.2 1) See ie 
.M.S| 1. | 2 |H.M.S8.| M. 8. M, S- 
F Fall "Or | 1/4 | 249 00) 42 00 |None. |42 00 
Waif.. .,. | _Fallaut... Vs ae | 42 h » |e 
Falcon cen Abe Gump..| 2 07 | 3 | 3 | 2 54 09) 47 00 |None. |47 00 
Shadow....|@.T. Wright| 207 | 2| 2 | 2 5430 47 30 |None. '47 0046 
Colombia . |P. Gonzalez. 07 | 4 | 4 Did not finish, 
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R. D. Jackson, Judge, 
nerd oittceey Dea TN Pannen fa Timekeeper: 


WASHINGTON C. C.—Washington, D. ©., Noy. 25.—Editor 
Forest and Stream: Owing tothe heavy and continued rain, the 
final race of the championship series was not sailed to-day, and 
the prizes will, in consequence, probably go over until next season 
unless an opportunity is presented in the immediate future to fin- 
ish the series this year. The Mermaid and the Petrel each stand 
as the winner of one race, but as one boat must win in two races 
neither can claim the championship. The arrangements for win- 
ter quariers are nearly finished, and the prospects seem bright 
for a series of pleasant camp-fires during the cold weather and an 


early and enthusiastic campaign next spring. Paddlin cruises 
for a day or two at a time are stillin vogue, and will probably be 
e Washington 0, C. ho 


BEDE up while the river remains open. I 
to be counted in inany branch of the A. 0, A. which may be 
formed within reasonable distance.—J, R. Laks, Sec'y and Treas. 


Cae ee ee Fe 0 OE eee ee eee 


AN OTHER. LONG CANOE CRUISE.—Wellsville, 0., Moy. 15.— 
Atitor Forest and Stream: During the leisure hours of the summer 
season Bert Jones, aged about 16 years,son of Rey. P, H. Jones, 
built lhimself a rude but substantial little canoe, in which he later 
embarked as captain, crew and passengers, for m voyage toward 
the sunny South. He took along with him fishing tackle and 
hunting accoutrements and a small “A” tent which he proposed 
rigging to the boat for shelter at night, When last heard from he 
had reached Memphis, Tenn,; was securing plenty of game, and 
perfectly delighted with the trip. He thought strongly of con- 
tinuing the voyage to Texas, where he would join his brother. 
Considering his extreme youth and the slight experience possessed, 
ae displays a grit characteristic only of enthusiastic sportsmen,— 

O. 


Answers ta Correspondents. 


Ee No Notice Taken of Anonymous Corresponden ts. 


J. B. F,—Of the three you name Scott and Greener. 


C. C., Philadelphia, Pa.—The rockered keel and rounded stern 
would improve the model. 


M. M., Grand Rapids, Mich.—Canoes must pay the duty on man- 
ufactured wood, 35 per cent. 


H.C,, Vermont.—You will doubtless find the gun named satis- 
Bee For safety there is no choice between it and a dozen 
others, 


Inquirer, Austin, Miss.—The Atlantic was built by the so-called 
aoe of Thumb,” The other yachts were the work of professional 
esigners. i . 


_KANUGK, Toronto.—A Olass B canoe may be 16in, from under 
side of center of deck at fore end of well to inner side of garboard 
next to keelson, Vesper and Pecowsic ave under this limit, prob- 
ably 14 and 13in. respectively, There were no formal races wita 
Red Jacket, but Vesper beat her in one scrub race and other 
canoes did so as well. There was no “no-ballast"” race this year. 


W. L. F., South Bend, Ind.—I should like to get hold of some 
book that would give mean idea of the wolfing busimess on the 
northern boundary of Montana or in the Saskatchewan country. 
Do you know if I could get any reports of the extent of this busi- 
carried on by sending to Washington. I have had some experience 
iu the business in California. Ans. The wolfing business is carried 
on by poisoning bait with strychnine. Montana is the best 
country to work in that we know of at present. An account of 
the business was published in Forrest AND SPREAM of July 22, 1886, 
Fort Shana, Montana, is a good outfitting point. 


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IN THE STUD. 


Ilford Cromwell 


CHAMPION MASTIFF. 
Fee $50. 


DEBONAIR, 


First prize winner in open mastiff class at 


Waverly, N. J. 
Fee $50. 


enuine. Address 
AS, Brockton, Mass. 


Having purchased these dogs, together with 
the champion bitches Lorna Doone and Bal Gal 
from Dr. J. F. Perry (Ashmont), I offer the dogs 
in the stud, and will be able to supply pups from 
the bitches. 

For further information address 

H. GERALD HULL, 


oct28, tt Saratoga, N. Y. 


Roweb-Coaied Scotch Gollies 


OR SHEEP DOGS. 


IN THE STUD. 


IWullamore, (Litter brother to 
England’s champion Dublin Scot). 


Imported BRlwiejacket, a splendid 
specimen of the Blue Mirle. 
Dogs and puppies for sale. 
Apply for particulars to 
CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS, 
P. O. Box 1630, Philadelphia. 


oct28, tf 


SEVERAL CHOICE BRED 


English Mastiff Pups 


of various ages and prices according to quality, 
sired by BOSS, the best all round stud dog. 

Also a few very fine bred Great, Dane pups of 
great promise and choice markings. Cabinet 
photographs of either 25 cents. 


Boss in Stud, = Fee $50 
Thyrus in Stud, - Fee $50 
Address J.L. WINCHELL, 


Fair Haven, Vt. 


Sus Fsorahw 


IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. I. Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 8 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


IJ the Stud. 


Memphis and Avent Kennel. 


IN THE STUD. 


The four field trial and bench show winners that 

annot be equalled in America, 

Champion PAUL GLADSTONE, fee $50. 

Champion RODERIG(O, fee $75. 

REBEL WIND’EM, winner English Derby, 
blood brother of Count Noble, fee $50. 

CANADA PEG, bred by Dr, N. Rowe, National 
Derby winner, fee $50. 

Broken dogs for sale. 

Address J, M. AVENT, Hickory Valley, Tenn., or 
MEMPHIS & AVENT KENNEL, Memphis, Tenn, 


BEAGLE OWNERS. 
I offer the services of two of the most cele- 
brated and typical 


Pure Rowett Stud Beagles. 


RACER (Rally—uill), beautifully marked 
white, black and rich tan, a phenomenal stud 
dog, being the sire of Little Duke, Pet, Racer, 
dr., ete., ete, 

CAMERON'S RACKET (Rally—Louise), white 
black and tan, a grand hunter, of wonderful 
quality; winner of Ist and special, Cleveland, 
1886, the only time shown. Sire of frailer and 
many other gocd ones, 

_ _,Stud fee for either, #10. 

Description and full pedigrees on eppiica tans 

A. C. KRUEGER, 


Wrightsville, York County, Pa. 


FOREST CITY KENNELS. 


St. Bernards and English Pugs. 


IN THE STUD. 
Champion rough-coated St. Bernard Ossar 
A.K R. 22): fee $25. English pug Sam; fee $10. 
Fups for sale. Address with stamp, Portland, Me. 


Ghe Kennel, 


DWISS OT. GERVAIS, 


The Hospice Kennels 


Offer for sale the entire kennel of Herr Tuch- 
schmid, of Romanshorn, Switzerland, the well- 
known breeder of many prize winners. It con- 
sists of twelve rough-coats and six smooth-coats 
(stud dogs, brood bitches and puppies), the result 
of years of intelligent breeding. This is a rare 
opportunity to acquire choicestock at low figures. 


For particulars address 
ARLINGTON, N. J. 


OR SALE AT LOW PRICES.— BLACK, 
white and tan English setter bitch Chica 
Royal Blue ex Diana), 5 yrs., good brood bitch, 
Very handsome. Irish setter bitch Sweetheart 
(A.K.R. 299) champion Berkley ex Rose II., a fine 
brood bitch. Fine Irish setter puppies, by cham- 
pion Glencho ex Sweetheart, whelped Aug. 30, 
1886. For particulars address with stamp T. J. 
ALLEN, 2039 N, 12th st., Phila., Pa. noy25,2t 


English Ferrets and Hard-Haired Scotch Terrier 
Pups from pure and noted stock. Prices mod- 
erate. Address W. H. TODD, 

noy2o,4t Vermillion, Ohio. 


Fez SALE.—CHAMPION BANG BANG’S 
get—Three pointer dog pups and two bitches, 
all lemon and white, whelped Oct. 16, 1886, by 
champion Bang Bang out of my Werry, she by 
Tammany—Hria. Will close them out if taken 
at once at $25 each. These puppies combine the 
best hunting blood in America. Address T. F. 
RIVERS, 355 State street, Bridgeport, Conn. 
nov1é,4t 


OR SALE.—A HANDSOME IRISH SETTER 
bitch; also some choice puppies by Glenmar 
assie) out of Nell 


nov1s,4t 


Pe SALE. FINE BRED FOXHOUND 
bitch, 2i4yrs. old, thoroughly broken on foxes. 
Also two foxhound dogs, 8 mos. old. For partic- 
ulars address WM. BASSET, JR., 35 High street, 
Boston, Mass. 1t 


O! HO! HO! HO! HO! DOGS FOR THE 
holidays. Trained fox and rabbit hounds. 
Pointers, setters, spaniels, partridge and squirrel 
treeing dogs. Write for kind and sex wanted. 
. F. KENT, Monticello, N. Y. doc2,tf 


Q 


F OR SALE VERY CHEAP.—POINTER, 6 
yrs. old. broken. Llewellin setter dog and 
bitch, 18 mos. old. Black cocker bitch, 14 mos. 
old, very fine. G. L., 24 Washington st., Haver- 
hill, Mass. lt 


Cis O MM See... 
Extra fine dog pup for gale. Address F. He F. 
t 


MERCER, Ottawa, Ont. 
$ 5 FINE BRED HANDSOME ENGLISH 
Je setter bitch, 3 yrs. old, trained and ex- 
ae ae great on grouse or quail; faultless. 
. THURLO, Box 925, Newburyport, Mass. lt 


Wee SALE.—HAZHL OBO (A.K.R. 4097), 

solid black, 8 mos. old (Obo II. ex Althea), a 
little beauty, in perfect health; sold for no fault. 
DR. J. T. WHEELOCK, Waterbury, Vt. It 


Fok SALE.—_A WELL BROKEN GORDON 
setter bitch and a good retriever, 4 yrs. old. 
J. J. FAGAN, 9 Cambridge st., Fall River, Mee 


NOE SALE.—TWO BEAUTIFUL RED IRISH 
setter pups, whelped Oct. 6, Elcho stock, 

Also Lynn, the mother, yrs. old. D. W. TEN- 
NEY, Marlboro, N. H, It 


Ghre Rennel. 


DEERHOUNDS. 


Puppies For Sale 


CHAMPION CHIEFTAIN 
OUT OF 


CHAMPION WANDA, 
CHAMPION LORNA IL, 
HEATHERBELLE, 
COUNTESS ZINA, 
THORA, 
BERGA. 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


a 


Special 
St. Bernards 


Mr. .Hy. Schumacher of 
Bern—the best known St, 
Bernard breeder in Switzer, 
land—and Mr. Sydney W. 
Smith of Leeds, England—the 
well-known breeder of the 
prize dog “Sir Charles,” 34 
inches high, 185 Ibs. weight, 
20 months old, and owner of 
the Champion dogs of all 
England, “ Plinlimmon” and 
“Valentine,” the former is the 
largest St. Bernard in the 
world — over 35 inches at 
shoulder, and 215 lbs. weight 
—have sent me a list of 
some exceptionally fine stock, 
young and grown, admirers 
of these dogs never have had 
a better chance to purchase 
really fine stock of both Swiss 
and English strains. 

Address with stamp, 


W. W. Tucker, 


P, O. Box 1338, N. Y. 


Foe SALE.—THE LANDSEEBR KENNEL 
offers choice bred Scotch Deerhound and 
English greyhound puppies, bred only from stock 
of well-known field qualities. These are the 
aristocrats of all dogs. DR. VAN HUMMELL, 
Denver, Colo. 
OR SALE.W—_ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 
pups; very fine ones and several months old; 
from good hunting stock, full pedigree. Alsoone 
ointer, two years old, good, no pedigree. Address 
GEO. L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass. oct28tt 


uppies, pure Llewellin, sired by Gus Bond- 
eine Rake bitch, whelped May 11, 1886. 


old, ready for the field, strong in the Gladstone 
blood. 
Charlestown, Mass. 


HAVE TWO BLACK, WHITE AND TAN 

Llewellin setter puppies, 3 mos. old. I will 
sell very low as I need the room. For pedigree 
and price inclose stamp to CHAS, YORK, 9 & il 
Granite Block, Bangor, Me. 


T. PLEASANT GORDON KENNELS.— 
iVi For Sale—Six solid black and tan Gordon 
setter buppies, out of champion Chloe by Argus. 


Also five 
Judy ex Dude; a rare chance. Address C. T. 
BROWNELL, P. O. Box 335, New Bedford, Mass. 


Eye See IRISH SETTER BITCH FOR 
: sale cheap. I. HENRY ROBERTS, P.O. 
Box 153, Moorestown, N. J, sep2a,tt 


OR SALE.— FIRST-CLASS FOXHOUND | 1st prize winners. Al fin rood 

uppies, $3 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. | bitch, weight 10lbs. Price $20, HARRY D. 

ALVA POTTER, Branchport, N.Y, nov25,2t | BROWN, Waterbury, Vt. “novis,ét 
—_ i ot = a 


rst-class Morrison pug puppies, out of 


The Rennel, = 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS. 


For Sale—Fine litter of pups by the celebrated 


ILFORD CAUTION 


Winner of Ist at each Boston, Hartford and New 

York Fanciers’ shows, 1886. These pups are of 
the new type. 

ILFORD CAUTION: is acknowledged to be 

oes headed mastiff in America if not in the 

For price and catalogue apply to 

E, H. MOORE 
Pine Hill Kennel 
Melrose, Mass. 


COCKERS. 


Address FLEETFOOT KENNELS 
noy1s,tf Dethi, Del. Co., N.Y. 


MAS WVENAETL, 


89 Fourth St., Hoboken, N. J. 


Breeder of Irish Setters 


Under guarantee and life insurance, 
Send for circular. 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16 inches 
high, dogs and bitches, well broken; $15 each. 
Pups from 6 mos. tol yr. old, $8 each. Satisfac- 
tion guaranteed. WM. W. SILVEY, 1385 South 
Eighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. oct], tt 


HITE BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R. 2102). Fee $15. Pups by 
Royal Prince and 50 bull-terriers for sale, dogs, 
bitches and puppies, white or colored, large or 
small kinds; all first-class stock; state what you 
J. W. NEWMAN, 87 Hanover street, Boston, 


DOG BUYERS’ GUIDE. 
Oolored plates, 100 engravings 
of different breeds, prices they are Jj 
worth, and where to buy them 
Mailed for 15 Cents. f 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, f 
_*_ 5 237 S. Eighth St. Philadelphia, Pa. 


A large lot of English setters, taken in exchange 
ll be closed out at this remark- 


237 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 

TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 

st., Exeter, England, has seyeral grand ones for 

sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs 

HAD SE T and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited, 


OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
ogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass. sept22,tf 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N, ¥. 


Irish and Gordon setters for work as well as show 
decl7,tf 


DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde, Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs pugs, 
French poodles. St. Bernards, mastifis and 


rol) 


South Highth street, Philadeiphia, Pa. 


OR SALE CHEAP.—BROKEN SETTERS; 

Also fine pointer, setter and cocker puppies, 
OAKDALE KENNEL, Westbrook, Conn, ee 
novl8,5 


FOR SALE. 


Pointers, Setters, Collie Shepherd and Beagles. 
’ Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


T. BERNARDS—ROUGH-COATED.—FOUR 

(imported) for sale, a dog and three bitches, 
first-class pedigrees, combining blood of cham- 
pion Hector, Avalanche Monarch, Tell, Moltke, 
McDona’s Alp, Hedwig, Monk. Want of accom- 
modation sole reason for selling. Apply for pee 
ticulars to J. MacD. CROMAR & J. D. BROWN, 
Fairley Cottage, South st., Halifax, N.S. nov18,3t 


bs ee GREYHOUND PUPS; ALSO FINE 
English pugs from imported registered and 
rize-winning stock. NRY ©. BURDICK, 
150 Bridge st., Springfield, Mass. ‘ 


TP 


Ree SALE,—A BRACE OF SETTERS THAT 

have been working ruffed grouse and wood- 
cock this season. Price $25 each. They are big 
bargains sure. A. McDONALD, Rockland, oe 


Va. 
burg, Va. 


Hasec LAVERACK SETTER BITCH, 
6 mos. old, $15. A blue belton English set- 

ter dog, 18 mos. old, trained; sent for SE ONeY 

Address F. N. FRIEND, Middletown, N.Y. 


decz,2t 


OR SALE CHEAP.—ENGLISH SETTER 
puppy, large, strong, choice of litter; sired 

by Belthus, sire of Rockingham. HERMAN 
SCHELLHASS, 6 Breyoort Place. Brooklyn, N.Y. 


Bes PETE EX ALTHEA.—ORDERS 

booked oe choice cocker ne ee ole 
oor one, and _ 

Rieeaba s 10. a fine Willoughby brood 


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CONTENTS. 


FISHCULTURE. 

Carp and Catfish in California 
THE JL ENNEL. 

HKastern Field Trials. 

Mastiff Prizes. 

Kennel Notes. 
| RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 


‘EDITORIAL, 
A Word in Confidence. 
No Sympathy. 

THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. 
Bearhead and the Sear. 

NATURAL History. 
Notes from the Park. 


Shore Bird Nomenclature. The Frere Target. 
A Rash Judgment. Range and Gallery. 
Camp-HIiRn® FLICKERINGS. | _The Trap. 
GAME BAG AND GUN, | YACHTING. 


Summer Woodcock Shooting. | 
New England Game. 
The Maine Tr agedy. 
First Lessons.—tt, 

In Turkey Cover. 

Ruffed Grouse in Michigan. | 
Maine Game Report. 

SEA AND REVER HisHING. 

Spliced Rods and Ferrules. 


A Lengti 1and Sail Area Cutter 
lee Yacht Season. 
Lightness in Construction. 
| CANOEING. 
Western 
Meets. 
| Run on the Upper Mississippi. 
Wide ys. Narrow Canoes. 
| ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


Men and Western 


A WORD IN CONFIDENCE. 


HADERS old and new of the ForEST AND STREAM 
may be pleased to know that the paper is now at the 
close of 1886 enjoying the support of a wider circle of 
friends than at any former period in its history. This is 
an interesting fact, for it proves with the best possible 
demonstration, namely success, the sound sense of the 
theory long ago adopted by editors and publishers, and 
steadtastly adhered to, that there is room in this country 
for a journal treating the subjects embraced by our 
departments, and depending for its support wholly upon 
what have been accepted by the conductors of the FOREST 
AND STREAM as legitimate journalistic methods. In other 
words, we have kept faith with subscribers by devoting 
our reading columns exclusively to honest reading mat- 
ter, and have not given up our pages to extended paid 
puiis of railroad routes clumsily disguised as accounts 
of sportsmen’s travel, nor alluring descriptions of won- 
derful agricultural regions, all paid by the column. The 
conviction that a sportman’s journal for sportsmen could 
be conducted without resorting to such questionable 
make-shift expedients has proved quite correct. 

The FOREST AND STREAM will be, in the future, as in 
the past, thoroughly representative of the best field 
sportsmanship of America. It will maintain its position 
as the chosen exponent of those who seek recreation 
with gun or rod, rifle, canoe, or yacht. Its tone and 
high character will be scrupulously preserved, and readers 
in 1887 may expect a rich fund ef sporting sketches and 
stories, suggestions, bright sayings, prompt, reliable 
news, and interesting discussions, Angler, shooter, dog 
breeder, canoeist and yachtsman, may be assured that 
whatever is of interest in these respective fields in 1887 
will find its way into the columns of the Forest AND 
STREAM. 


THE POLLUTION OF New YorK Harpor.—In another 
place we record the conviction of two men for illegally 
dumping refuse on the oyster grounds, This is a good 


beginning and we rejoice to learn that Fish Commissioner 


Blackford has obtained indictments against the Standard 
Oil Company and other oil works located on the Kill yon 
Kull, for polluting the waters of New York harbor. For 
years these great concerns have fouled the waters’ and 
driven the fish, lobsters and oysters away from their 
former feeding grounds, and it isa cause for rejoicing 
that some one has brought them before the courts for it. 


_ ani 


NO SYMPATHY. 

Te Maine report, of which advance notice is given in 
another column, is a thoroughly business document. 
We will give fuller extracts from it when the complete 
text is received. It is full of sound sense. Here is some- 
thing worth thinking about in connection with the recent 
murder of a game warden and the character of the 
“oppressed” hunters. The Commissioners say: ‘‘Our 
game laws are fair and impartial to all. They only seek 
to protect the game when it is breeding, or when nursing 
its young, or when recuperating after the season is past. 
t is merely sought to insure to the working man, 
whether at manual labor, or at the desk, or counter, or 
factory, or sawmill, an equal right to his share of what 
belongs equally to all. By what right do these men 
abandon that work by which the members of the 
social world earn their bread, and claim authority 
to kill and sell that which belongs to the State and which 
the State gives equally to all, upon conditions to be ful- 
filled before legal title to the same can be acquired? By 
what right do certain men conspire together to seduce 
visitors at our summer resorts to break our laws and kill 
our game? With bated breath the inhabitants inform us 
of the outrages of these men, but always pleading that 
we will not give their names, as they fear the threats of 
personal violence of life, of burned barns, or tracts of for- 
est fired. The whole community, the whole State stands 

in awe of these vicious, dangerous outlaws.” 

It is the veriest nonsense to prate of the hardships 
wrought by the law, The game of the State is for the 
people. Law-abiding citizens should not be robbed of it 
by those members of society who like domestic animals 
in certain countries have reverted toa feral state and 
taken to the woods. 


SNOW IN THE SouTH.—The first extensive snowstorm 
of the winter not only buried the Northern and Middle 
States, but whitened the ground through the South as far 
as Georgia and Alabama. The snow fell from a foot to 
eighteen inches deep in regions where snow is seldom seen 
at all, and the mercury ran far below the freezing point, 
Such unusual weather could hardiy be without its effect 
on the game. From some localities we hear reports that 
quail were frozen to death in large numbers. Happily, 
however, the storm was succeeded by milder weather, 
and we are inclined to believe that the injury to the quail 
has been overestimated. While the snow and cold 
weather were hard upon the quail, they made the duck 
shooting very good. On Currituck Sound, though there 
has as yet been but little weather to bring the fowl in, 
there has been excellent shooting at ‘‘common ducks,” a 
term which includes all varieties except canvasbacks and 
redheads. We heard of three guns, on the grounds of 
the Narrows Island Club, killing 112 birds in a day. 
This should satisfy any one. The best shooting at canvas 
and redheads will come later, when a severe freeze 
occurs. At last advices from High Point it was snowing 
heavily, but it is to be hoped that the storm, unprece- 
dented in the South at this season of the year, may not 
interfere with the field trials to be run at Grand Junction, 
Tenn. 


SUMMER Woopcock SHOOTING.—The communication 
on this subject, printed elsewhere, is worthy of respectful 
consideration, because, for one thing, it comes from a 
sportsmen whose experience of twenty years should give 
him some authority. The belief he holds is shared by 
many others. Indeed the tendency of the times is toward 
stricter and more adequate protection. There is only one 
sure basis of reasoning on this woodcock question. To 
discuss summer woodcock shooting from the standpoint 
of sentiment is fruitless. It is quite as idle to attempt to 
argue against the practice on the ground that July shoot- 
ing is tremendously hard work. The one reason for 
closing the season in summer is that the stock of birds 
will not stand the great drain. now made upon the supply. 
It is the simplest arithmetic. It is proverbial philosophy. 
You cannot eat your cake and have it too. Woodcock 
do not miraculously increase If they are killed off 
they will not spring up again. If New Jersey and Penn- 
sylvania sportsmen expect to enjoy woodcock shooting in 
the future. common sense requires abandonment of this 
foolish summer destruction, 


OUGHT TO BE STOPPED.—The exportation of American 
wild turkeys, quail, ruffed and pinnated grouse, ducks, 
snipe and other game to Great Britain, 


No CREDIT.—The FOREST AND STREAM is widely quoted. 
Usually the best things taken from it are not credited, or 
else the credit is given to some other paper which has 
appropriated from our columns, This is 4 common thing 
with all journals having much original matter worth 
copying. There is now going the rounds a little story of 
aman who shot a centipede off from his toe, the bullet 
wounding a mule and poisoning it to death with the 
poison of the centipede, This yarn is widely circulating 
and is credited to the Tombstone, Ariz., Epitaph. Months 
ago it was printed and reprinted as coming from the 
Laramie, Wyo., Boomerang, Bill Nye’s paper. Probably, 
if traced back, it will be found to have appeared in the 
old Spirit of the Times back in Mexican war times. We 
do not mind it much when the ForEST AND STRHAM is 
denied due credit for what esteemed contemporaries find 
useful in its columns, but it is aggravating to see ‘‘Ness- 
muk’s” poems (recently published in the ForEST AND 
STREAM) going the rounds with no credit to either paper 
or author. To filch in this way is of no special credit to 
the newspapers copying the poems. 


BircH Bark PicTURES.—We have been shown by Mr. 
J. Henry Phair, Commissioner of Fisheries, Frederic- 
ton, New Brunswick, some very artistic birch bark pic- 
tures. The bark, of different shades, is cut to the form 
of the required figures, and pasted upon the paper, on 
which the background is drawn. The natural bark, in 
short, is used to form one of the colors of the picture. In 
one of the specimens, for example, the figure of a canoe 
and three anglers is cut from bark, pasted upon a card, 
and then the details of river, shore and sky are drawn in 
pencil. The effect is very beautiful. Mr. Phair’s work, 
we notice, has received attention at the Indian and Colon- 
ial Exhibition in London. 


AWN INTERESTING MARKET ITEM.—Among the current 
New York market quotations is this: “Connecticut par- 
tridges and woodcock are $1.25 a brace, and those from 
the West $1.” The exportation of woodcock and grouse 
from Connecticut is forbidden by the game statutes of 
that State, but the birds are for sale in New York. There 
is no special difficulty in bringing them to market. The 
mere existence of the law does not stop market-hunters, 
since there is no adequate machinery for enforcing the 
regulations. In the same way Michigan venison is to be 
had in St. Louis and New York and Boston and Philadel- 
phia, though the Michigan non-export game law is very 
explicit. 


AN IMPOTENT GRIP.—When the Passaic County Fish 
and Game Protective Association caught Domenico Billa, 
Giovanni Pelozi and Pauli Gacomond, sons of Italy and 
song bird shooters, red-handed and pockets stuffed with 
booty, and hauled them before a Paterson justice, the 
interpreter gave to constable and magistrate the grip of 
the Knights of Labor, and assured the court that the bird 
shooters were all members in good standing. The dodge 
failed to work, and the Italians paid their fines. The 
Paterson Press reports that the work of the Association 
will be prosecuted with vigor. 


THE BELLEVILLE SPORTSMEN are doing good work for 
Ontario game by bringing to justice parties who have 
been unlawfully killing deer. It is worthy of remark 
that one of these convicted deer poachers was himself a 
magistrate. He has now, it is to be hoped, acquired a 
practical and useful knowledge of the game law of 
Ontario, It was dear bought knowledge, even though 
the cash outlay was comparatively insignificant. 


THE REPORT OF THE EASTERN FIELD TRIALS is con- 
concluded this week. The meeting has been a notable 
one by reason of the large number of entries; and some of 
the heats have brought out very fine work. The trials’ 
have passed off pleasantly, and it gives us pleasure to 
record the absence of any unpleasant episode to mar the 
satisfaction of those participating. 


NESSMUK’S PorEMS are already an assured success. The 
first five hundred advance subscriptions having filled, we 
are now under way forafull thousand. The artotype 
portrait is a great success, The price of the book has 
been advanced to $1.50. 


THE THIRTEEN-THOUSANDTH First MAN to eat thirty 
quail, one each consecutive day, is hard at work in 
Chicago. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


(Dre. 9, 1886. 


Che Sportsman Conrist, 
NOTES FROM THE PARK. 


BKLLOWSTONE PARK, Nov. 27.—Editor Forest and 
Stream: Since my last letter we have been having 
slightsnows until thereis now at the Falls, Lower Basinand 
Norris about 2ft. on an average. At the Mammoth Hot 
Springs there is about 1ft. On the Cooke City road and 
Swan Lake country there is about 15in. 

Teams are still employed in the Park, getting material 
on the ground for the new hotel at the Grand Cafion and 
for improvements at the Lower Geyser Basin. 

The trains on the Park Branch, which haye been run- 
ning two and three times a week, from this time on will 
Tun but once a week. 

The mail service has been increased to six trips a week 
in place of three from Livingstone and three to Cooke City 
in place of two trips. It is carried on stages. 

Considerable quantities of freight have been coming in 
for the soldiers’ station here. Hay is shipped in from 
Fort Ellis, M. T. The soldiers will soon have everything 
at the camp required to make them comfortable and keep 
them and their horses until spring. They moved into 
their new quarters some two weeks ago. In addition to 
the buildings mentioned in my last, a small hospital has 
been commenced, work on which was stopped for the 
want of funds. 

Last week the scout found a hunter’s camp on Hellroar- 
ing Creek. The soldiers arrested the hunter. William 
Whitworth, for hunting in the Park. This is the second 
time Whitworth has been arrested, once under Major 
Conger, when he was fined under the Wyoming law. For 
the last offense nothing was done, as there was no eyi- 
dence against him, There is but one party of soldiers out 
from the main camp; they are stationed at Soda Butte, the 
others having all been called in. 

On Sunday night, Nov. 7, about 11 P. M,, there was a 
local disturbance of the earth’s crust in the Park at Norris 
Geyser Basin, the shock of which broke dishes, cracked 
plastering and shook up the inmates of the hotel at that 
place. It was plainly felt at the Grand Cafion and Fire- 
hall. Some claim to have felt the shock at the Mammoth 
Hot Springs; others who were awaice at the time did not, 
Parties at Norris describe the shock as blows being: struck 
—similar to the shocks felt when the Giantess Geyser be- 
gins to erupt, only much more violent. Twomen sleeping 
in their loaded freight wagons at Cafion Creek, eight 
miles from the Basin, say their wagons were shook from 
side to side the full play of the wheels, as though on a 
rough road. 

It will be quite an additional attraction to the Park if 
we can have a small earthquake now and then to add to 
the wonders here. It is to be regretted that some of the 
U.S. Geological Survey were not here to have observed 
the disturbance and reported it intelligently, as almost 
every one exaggerates all accounts of such things. There 
is no doubt that from some cause there was adisturbance, 
but not as violent as has been reported. 

A party of tourist hunters came in last week from 
Buffalo Fork of Snake River via Lewis’s and Shoshone 
Lakes to Yellowstone Lake, thence down the Yellowstone 
to Yanses. They report the snow as fully three feet deep 
on the divide. You will hear from them, as one of them 
is a writer for the FOREST AND STREAM. He says he has 
had a very good season in the mountains around the Park, 
A party saw several bands of elk close in to the Main Hot 
Springs—one of thirty-two—within two miles air line of 
hotel, Elk have been seen within a mile of the Hot 
Springs. 

The scout, Barronett, found the dressed carcass of a 
blacktail deer, which he reported to Capt. Harris. Soldiers 
were sent out after the parties who killedit. They found 
no hunters, but brought the deer in. If Congress will 
only pass proper laws for the government of the Park, all 
hunting could be stopped. 

Cooke City, as a mining camp, is rather dullnow. I 
hear of contracts being let for charcoal and freighting 
in of coke. This means there will be more activity in the 
mines. The friends of the Cooke City and Cinnabar 
Railroad are very quiet. They are waiting for Congress 
to assemble before commencing to push their schemes. 
They will try to make a ‘“still-hunt” through Congress 
with their bill. As this affects the Park, they must be 
watched very closely. xX. 


BEARHEAD AND THE BEAR. 


UTSIDE the snow drifted and piled against the door; 
the wind howled and shrieked around the eaves, 
and old Boreas covered the window panes with a furry 
coat of frost. But little cared I for that. I only piled up 
the logs the higher, and smoked and read and enjoyed 
myself as well as any one can, cooped ina house. How- 
ever, if you will go at it right, cabin life during the cold 
months can be made very pleasant. In the first place I 
had a-boat to build, for ‘-Yo” and Thad yowed to make 
another trip to the Walled-in Lakes, and the old scow we 
had left there was wholly unfit in rough water. It was 
with great difficulty that I collected the materials to build 
my craft. The siding came from Minnesota, the copper 
nails from St. Louis, and the ribs I made of old wagon 
bows—bows which for years had sheltered with their 
sheet the bales of robes and furs and merchandise in 
transit over hundreds of miles of prairie; but alas! 
those days are gone forever, and now the old wagons 
stand uselessly around, and the rust is deep upon 
their thimbles. It was no task, rather a labor of love, 
to build the boat; and as I fashioned a strip of siding, or 
clinched a nail, I thought of the pleasant days to come 
when ‘‘Yo” and I should explore the unknown shores of 
the upper lake. ThusI passed the days, working’ a little, 
but for the most part sitting by the broad fire-place, smok- 
ing, reading, dozing, and getting fat and lazy. One day 
the clear familiar honk! honk! of the wild geese awakened 
me from my winter’s lethargy and I was glad. Spring 
was at hand, the boat finished, and one that any man 
might be proud to own. She is 14ft. long, a double-ender, 
built like those of Adirondack fame, and in honor of my 
friend it bears on bow and stern in large white letters the 
inscription, Yo, 

Who that loves the lakes and woods and the great 
mountains but longs to be among them 18 summer comes? 
So it is with me, at least; and having no business cares, 
lord of my own sweet will, I determined to take the boat 
to the lakes and stay until the flies should drive me out. 
One bright morning I carefully lashed the Yo on top the 


wagon, stowed the tent, stove and camp duffle under it, 
and accompanied by Bearhead, an Indian, and our 
retriever, set out on the journey. Now, as we passed a 
prairie lake by the side of the road, what should we see 
but a “‘bob-cat” peering ont at us from a bunch of rye 
grass. Bearhead immediately jumped out, picked up 
some rocks, and accompanied by the retriever, 
cautiously approached the animal. When within ten or 
fifteen feet of the bunch of grass the animal sprang out 
and ran asfast as he could. But like all others of the cat 
family, these ‘‘bob-cats” have but little endurance, and 
after a quarter of a mile run, perhaps less, the dog brought 
him to bay and Bearhead ended his life by crushing his 
skull with a rock. Coming up alongside i quickly 
removed the entrails, threw the carcass in the wagon, and 
we resumed our journey. Perhaps you want to know 
what we did with the carcass. Well, we ate the hams 
fried for supper, and the next eyening had the ribs, plain 
boiled. I have never tasted the domestic cat, but I have 
eaten fat panther, lynx and bob-cat, and very good meat 
itis. One winter, way back in ‘‘York State,” I killed a 
very fat panther, and cutting out the largest steaks, sent 
some to my mother and some toa friend, marked very 
plainly, ‘*Venison.” Sometime after, when [had returned 
home, I asked them how they liked the deer meat. 
“Splendid,” they said, ‘‘delicious, best we ever had,” 
“Ah,” said I, “it wasn’t venison; it was panther steak.” 
Tableau, 

Near sundown we arrived at Indian John’s place on 
Cutbank, where we stopped for the night. I saw that 
John hadn’t been idle during the winter, for since our last 
visit he had built over two miles of fence, which now 
inclosed a fine field of grain and vegetables. Of a busi- 
ness nature, and aided by Mr. Kipp, the post trader, John 
now has a fine ranch and a number of horses and cattle. 
But there is not another Indian in the tribe so fortunate 
as he. After supper John took us out to see his pet 
beavers. He had two, about six weeks old. We tool: 
them down to the creek and gave them a swim, but they 
did not seem to care for the water and came back to us 
immediately, whimpering and shivering, and seemed glad 
to get back to their nests, The beaver will soon have fol- 
lowed the buffalo. In this part of the country, probably 
the wildest portion of Montana, they are being thinned 
out rapidly. Every fall the Kootnai and Stony Indians, 
who belong in the Province of Alberta, come over here 
and trap along the streams belonging to the Piegans. If 
they merely trapped, it would not be so bad; but they cut 
the dams, pull down the houses and knock every beaver 
on the head. Not one escapes. How little we know of 
the habits of this wonderful animal. We see the great 
trees he has felled, his dams and houses; but we do not 
know how the work was done. It seems as if some of 
our great naturalists should be interested enough tomake 
a thorough study of the beaver, his method of building, 
ete., and he who will do so should be at work at once, for 
in a short time the creature will have passed away for- 
ever. 


The next morning we were on the road till sunrise, and 
arrived at Milk River about 10 o’clock. Here we turned 
out the horses to rest and graze and refreshed ourselves 
with a bath anda “bite to eat.” About 2 o’clock we 
hitched up again and drove along up the North Fork of 
the South Fork. A much better route than the one ‘*Yo” 
and I took last fall and a shorter one by at least fifteen 
miles. We had not traveled over an hour before a thun- 
der shower came, and we had lively time to get the tent up 
when the rain came down hard and fast. We boiled the 
bobcat ribs, ate our supper, and the rain still coming 
down we soon rolled up in our blankets and went to sleep. 

We rose at daylight and were soon traveling, and by 9 
o'clock reached the top of the hill. The day was very 
warm, not a breath of wind was stirring and the flies 
were very bad; so we hurried down to the foot of the lake, 
built a number of smudges for the horses, and spent the 
rest of the day making a stable for them. We built it of 
quaking asp poles, and filled in the chinks with grass and 
moss, which excluded the light. The sun was down by 
the time we had finished the little building and we were 
so tired that we took a cold bite and turned in. 

The next morning we placed the Yo in the water and 
started out for a fish. The boat did not leak a drop and 
proved to be very fast and easily rowed, As we pulled 
away from the shore with long, quick strokes, the bow 
fairly hissed through the water, and Bearhead was sur- 
prised. ‘‘Oh-ho-hi!” said he, ‘*You don’t pull hard, yet 
we are going as fast asa horse runs.” Reaching deep 
water I threw the troll overboard and let out about fifty 
yards of line. I soon had a strike, and unceremoniously 
bauled the fish up alongside and gaffed him into the boat. 
Tt was a lake trout (Salmo namaycush), and weighed 
about 8lbs. Once again Bearhead was astonished; he had 
never seen such a large fish. I then handed him the 
trolling line and he caught several much larger. The sun 
was now well up and the flies attacked us furiously. 
Black flies there were and plenty of them; then there 
were several other kinds which I do not know by name, 
but their bite was. stinging and poisonous. We were 
about to return to camp when the wind rose, relieving us 
of our tormentors, so we continued fishing, Having no 
rod, it was but little pleasure for me to fish, and I let 
Bearhead handle the lime, Every time a fish struck he 
would grin trom ear to ear, and if he lost one he would 
look so sad I couldn’t help laughing. Cutting open 
seyeral of the fish, I found that their stomachs were full 
of flies. 1 think that one could have good sport with the 
fiy-rod here at this season of the year, although I never 
heard of these lake trout taking the fly. However, if one 
should fail to get these fish with the fly, there are other 
species of trout which afford great sport. We caught 
during the day at least 200lbs. of fish. They were not 
wasted, for we salted and dried them. 

The flies were so bad-that we could not stay away from 
the smudge long. I concluded to take the boat to the 
foot of the upper lake and caehe it, where it would be 
handy when ‘‘Yo” and I should make our trip in the fall. 
With this end in view we started out early the next 
morning. During the night the weather had changed, 
the wind was now in the north and quite cold, and the 
sky overcast with dark clouds, which threatened snow, 
We had reached the head of the lower lake. when Bear- 
head suddenly exclaimed: ‘‘See the bear!” I saw on the 
edge of a little prairie right near the pines a big sun- 
burned grizzly industriously digging, His hair was ex- 
actly the color of a buffalo bull’s at this season. : 

We hastily rowed ashore, and taking the gun I started 


off, followed by Bearhead, who had no gun, leading the | 


retriever. Favored by a coulee and a small clump of 
quaking asps, I was just getting in fair range of the ani- 
mal when he walked leisurely into the thick pines, which 
grew in clumps 4 or 5ft. high and yery dense. I waited 
some time, hoping the bear would come out again, but as 


he did not I concluded that he had gone off up the moun- ~~ 


tain; so I walked leisurely up to where we had last seen 
him and waited a while. I did not dare go into the thick 
pines and was about to give up the hunt when he came 
out on the edge of another clump of pines some 30yds. to 
the right. I fired and he fell, roared and got up and stood 
on his hindfeet, looking around, I again shot him and he 
went through the same performance and then started for 
the pines, but I managed to hit him again before he had 
got outof sight, Bearhead now let go the retriever, which 
ran into the edge of the pines and stood there barking, so 
we knew that he could see the bear, or at least smell him 
very plainly. Near by was a large dead pine tree. After 
some talk we decided to climb this, thinking that from 
the top of it we might get a good shot at the animal. 
Now the tree was only about 40ft, from where the dog 
was barking, and we approached it very cautiously. We 
reached the base, and handing the rifle to Bearhead, I 
turned to climb, when the bear rushed out, open-mouthed, 
Instead of making for the dog, as any sensible bear would 
have done, he came directly for us. Bearhead raised the 
rifle to his hip, he had not time to do more, and fired, and 
the shaggy old beast fell almost at our feet, the ball 
having passed through his brain. I have hunted a good 
many years, and in my experience that was the luckiest 
and most timely shot I have ever seen. I must confess 
that when it was all over, and I saw how nearly one or 
the other of us had come to being mauled and perhaps 
killed, my nerves were a little shaky. It was some satis- 
faction to get the knife into the old fellow and rip off his 
hide, He was very poor, In his stomach we found ant 
eggs, roots, strawberries and a gopher, Having now 
enough exercise and glory for one day, we packed the 
hide down to the boat and returned home. Bearhead 
was happy, he had on his broadest grin, his eyes sparkled 
and he sung his little war song all the way to camp, and 
even after we had turned in for the night. 

The next day the weather was still cold, and we again 
started for the upper lake. We did not see any more 
bears, but saw the track of one, fresh, just as we entered 
the inlet. The water here wasso swift that I made Bear- 
head walk, and it took me at least an hour to pull the 
mile between the lakes. As we pulled out into the deep 
water, l was more than ever impressed with the beauty 
of this lake; and was nota little gratified as I thought 
that the Yo was the first boat that had ever rested on its 
bosom. AsI gazed at the great glacier-clad mountains 
toward its head, I longed for the time to come when‘ Yo” 
and I should camp among them and explore the great 
cations and timbered valleys where no man had as yetset 
foot. Not far from the outlet we found a suitable place 
to leave the boat, and having cached it so securely that 
one could not see it unless he stumbled on it, we took the 
trail for camp and reached there justat dusk. The next 
day was very warm, but by noon we had got so far away 
from the mountains that the fles were not troublesome, 
and at dusk we arrived at Indian John’s place on Cutbank, 

APPEKUNNY. 


dlatuyal History. 


——_4——__————. 
Adéress all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Ca, 


SHORE BIRD NOMENCLATURE. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

I am glad to see that my note in your issue of Nov. 4 
has called out other communications on this subject, 
namely those of “X. Y. Z.” in the issue of Noy. 18, and 
Mr, Cahoon in the paper of Noy. 25, 

Mr. Cahoon evidently knows what he is talking about, 
and Iam very glad to get hold of his list of local names 
which will, however, be much more valuable if he will 
have the kindness to specify exactly in what locality he 
has actually known these names to be used. It is quite 
important for the sort of study of these names that I am 
inclined to undertake that we should know if possible 
just how far the use of each name extends, The matter 
is not so trivial as it may appear at first sight to many 
readers. for many of these names contain much that is 
interesting in the way of folk-lore and popular philology. 
And now for a few words in regard to Mr. Cahoon’s criti- 
cisms. If he will permit me to say so, | may not be as 
much mistaken as he believes, while he may be perfectly 
right himself in the use of the names. Most of my shore 
bird nomenclature for Cape Cod was learned in the town 
of Orleans in the seasons of 1869-72, and chiefly from the 
older generation of gunners, The names even at that 
very locality may easily have changed since then, and I 
should be very glad to learn positively whether they have 
or not, In those days the golden plover was quite as 
often called ‘‘toadhead’’ as ‘‘green ployer,” and though 
the old gunners talked of ‘‘winter yellowlegs,” they said 
“little yellowlegs” or ‘‘yellowlegs” for the other species. 
I was perhaps too sweeping in including Chatham in 
what I had to say about ‘thoroughbred gunners,” though 
IT had the impression at the time of writing that the same 
names were used there as at Orleans. I am glad, how- 
ever, to be corrected. The name ‘*winter oxeye” for a 
bird described as coming in immense flocks late in 
autumn, and evidently the young red-backed sandpiper, 
was heard from a very old man at South Orleans in 1869. 

I should like to ask Mr, Cahoon how generally he has 
found the name ‘“‘bumble-bee peep” used for the least 
sandpiper (Tringa minutilla) by native gunners on Cape 
Cod, The name sounds as if it were meant to be jocular, 
and is almost the only instance I have ever heard of gun- 
ners making any distinction between this species and the 
semi-palmated sandpiper (Hreunetes pusillus). I hope we 
shall hear more from Mr. Cahoon, ‘“X, Y. 4%." and otliers 
of your readers. JOHN MURDOCH, 

U.S. NATIONAL MusbumM, Washington, Novy, 29. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Your columns of late showing much interest in the 
above, lead me to say that if your correspondents, if they 
are old subscribers, will look up the FoREST AND STREAM 
for Nov. 9 and 23, 1876, they will find a nearly complete 
list of local names at Plymouth, Mass., which I made a 
specialty of obtaining during a gunning season spent at 
that place. , C, BROWNE, 

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. 


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td A RASH JUDGMENT. 


FOREST AND- STREAM. 


Editor Forest and Stream: ‘ 

In a recent issue a correspondent notes the failure of 
an attempt to rear ruffed grouse chicks hatched in an in- 
cubator, He follows this with a declaration that it is 
only another illustration of ‘the folly of attempting to 
domesticate the ruffed grouse.” If it were not for seem- 
ing impolite, I should say his declaration illustrates the 
folly of founding so sweeping a proposition on a single 
experiment, especially when that experiment begins at 
the wrong end, Old hunters are common who, having 
been familiar with the ruffed grouse all their lives, declare 
that the adult birds will not even live in captivity. | 

There are some of us who believe the domestication of 
the ruffed grouse not only possible, but practicable; yet it 
will not be accomplished through the hatching of wild 
eges by an incubator, It will begin with the adult birds 
which will first be so far tamed as to mate; nest and incu- 
bate in confinment, and chicks so hatched will have ten 
chances for reaching maturity to one for those submitted 
to the tender mercies of incubators and brooders. But 
the undertaking will not be an easy one; first, because the 
general opinion is that it is impossible, and, second, 
because whoever makes any attempt of this character 
finds himself utterly in the dark and obliged to depend 
entirely upon that very expensive instructor, experience. 
And if your correspondent is not already a long ways past 
three score and ten, I hazard the opinion that he will yet 
live to find himself in error. JAY BEBE: 

TOLEDO, O., Nov, 27. 


FORESTRY IN CALIFORNIA,—The State Board of Forestry 
of California has prepared for presentation to the next 
State Legislature a concurrent resolution which reads as 
follows: ‘‘Whereas, the interests of California, like those 
of all countries, necessitate the reservation of a certain 
portion of land in forest for the best interests of agricul- 
ture; and Whereas, the proportion of land in the greater 
part of California in forest is already much less than is 
deemed essential by scientific men; and Whereas, the 
land laws of the United States and of this State, applying 
to forest lands, are unsuited to the honestly conducted 
lumber trade, and fail totally to guard against. waste or 
destruction by fire, and provide no protection for a future 
lumber and fuel supply, or for the preservation of the 
water sheds of our State; and Whereas, when these laws 
are good, the absence of adequate machinery for their 
execution forms a bar to their utility, and thus fraud, 
dishonesty and waste are rife, and robbery of the timber 
of the general government and from the State school 
lands, is common; and Whereas, these practices and 
wrongs should cease; therefore, be it Resolved, by the 
Senate and Assembly of California, that the Senators and 
Representatives of this State, in the Federal Congress, are 
hereby requested to use their utmost endeavors to im- 


» prove the present land laws applying to timber lands, and 


especially to provide for an immediate withdrawal of all 
government timber lands in California from sale, until a 
definite survey shall have ascertained what portion of 
such lands should be reserved to secure a permanent and 
continuous supply of timber and fuel for our citizens, and 
to protect the agriculture of the State from injury and 
destruction by fiood and drought,” 


“BIRD NOTES FROM LONG IsLAND.”—Under this title Mr. 
William Dutcher has published in the October Auk a 
paper of exceptional interest on the rarer birds of Long 


island, Mr, Dutcher has made Long Island his special 


field of study, and this field, although so often worked 
over by others, has yielded him very important results. 
He adds to the Long Island list of birds Megalestris skua, 
its most southern resort; Sterna fuliginosa, Vanellus van- 
ellus, first record for the American continent south of the 
parallel of 60°, and Turdus alicie bicknelli. Besides these 
interesting occurrences there are noted the occurrence of 
such rare birds as the harlequin duck, the corncrake, the 
three species of phalarope, the oyster catcher, black vul- 
ture, summer tanager and Carolinawren. There are also 
a number of notes on the breeding of species not before 
known to summer on Long Island. Mr. Dutcher is to be 
congratulated on the interesting material which he has 
presented to ornithologists. 


“WEAPONS IN GAME.”—Hditor Forest and Stream: I 
am glad to be able to give some information to your cor- 
respondent. ‘‘Sancho,” who writes under the above head- 
ing to FoREST AND STREAM for Nov, 25. The ivory 
arrowhead, which he describes as being found in the 
breast of the wild goose, is undoubtedly one of those made 
by the Eskimos of northwestern Alaska, such as we 
have some hundred or so of in the Museum. The natives 
in the neighborhood of Point Barrow make a slender 
polygonal ivory arrowhead, about five inches long, for the 
special purpose of shooting large fowl such as geese and 
swans.—JOHN MurpocH (U. 8, National Museum, Wash- 
ington, Nov. 29). 


A, O, U, and THE AUDUBON.—Amierican Ornithologists’ 
Union, Washington, D, C., Dec. 1.—Editor forest and 
Stream: I have the honor to inform you that at the 
fourth Congress of the American Ornithologists’ Union, 
held in Washington, D, C., Noy. 16 to 18, 1886, it was 
Resolved, That the thanks of the American Ornithologists’ 
Union be extended to the Forest and Stream Publishing 
Company for valuable assistance rendered the Committee 
on Protection of North American Birds, and for advancing 
the interests of the AUDUBON SocreTy.—C. Hart Mer- 
RIAM, Sec. A, O. U. 


ConnecticuT.—Thomaston, Noy. 31.—I add another to 
the list of albimo squirrels, having on the 11th inst, killed 
one of the gray species, white, with a faint yellow tinge, 
Ruffed grouse are quite plentiful this fall in this vicinity, 
and more quail are reported than usual. Have seen but 
three woodcock this year; shot two of them. Numerous 
coons have been bagged about here by the aid of Pat 
McKane's celebrated coon dog, Bangs, a cabinet size 
photograph was recently taken of the dog with a coon on 
each side of him, which he captured the evening previous. 
—POINTER. 


OTTERS IN New ENGLAND.—Center Harbor, N. H., 
Dee. 1,—Moses and James Bhorapsen and myself captured 
two fine otters last Monday. Both were males, weight 


19]bs. each, lenght of skin 5rt. 6in. They were hard sub- 
ee handle without gloves, as Jim can testify.—Guo, 
’ ER. 


‘WEATHER WispoM.—Morristown, N, J., Dec, 3.—On 
Thanksgiving Day a very large white or ‘‘snow” owl was 
shot in the suburbs of this city. It was a female, 5ft. 
from tip to tip, and having but few spots on the snowy 
whiteness of its plumage. On the same day another was 
killed at Denville, six miles above here, apparently a 
male, In view of the mildness of the weather lately, 
their appearance so far south created much surprise 
among our local sportsmen and naturalists, and some of 
the wise fellows held it to presage the near and sudden 
approach of winter in all the name implies, They were 
night. Winter reached the latitude of Morristown Dee, 
3.—F. B, D. B, 

ATHENS, Pa., Noy. 29.—A party of hunters while after 
rabbits on Thanksgiving Day, shot a fine specimen of the 
snowy owl, which measured 5ft, Gin. from tip to tip and 
was 25in, long, I mounted it for a gentleman of this 
place and it attracts considerable attention, as it is the 

Sar ever known to have been killed around here.— 
W. KE, P. . 


A Sitver Fox,—Ferrisburgh, Vt., Nov. 27.—ditor 
Forest and Stream: In his day, fifty years ago, Uncle 
Bill Williams of Charlotte was a great fox hunter, and in 
one season shot sixty foxes, His sons inherited his love 
of hunting, and in great measure his skill and luck, so 
that it was always said of the Williams ‘‘boys” that they 
were lucky hunters, The old man’s manile seems to have 
descended. to his grandson, Will Williams of this town, 
for on Oct. 50 he killed a veritable silver gray fox near 
the ‘‘Cove” in Charlotte, This is a ‘streak o’ luck” such 
as never struck any other hunter in this town, The 
other fox hunters here have had a poor season so far, 
hardly one scoring more than two foxes; and they only 
reds. Most of us would be glad of a chance at even one 
of these, which are unusually scarce, and the few appear 
to have the ‘‘biled down cunnin’” of all the generations 
of their race,—A WAHSOOSE. 


A KANSAS HaGiE.—Paola, Kan., Nov. 26,—Mr. Albert 
Lyder, of Six Mile, brought into town this morning an 
immense eagle, measuring 7ft. Gin. across the wings, He 
brought the huge bird to the ground from a distance of 
80yds. Seeing him soaring about the poultry yard, 
evidently with an eye on some fine Thanksgiving turkeys, 
Mr. Lyder loaded up his faithful old fowling piece with 
about five charges of powder and a few buckshot. The 
bird, on falling to the ground wounded, made an attack 
upon his enemy, who had to defend himself with another 
well directed shot,—R. H. C. 


Camp-Sire Hlickerings. 


“That reminds me.” 
19%. 

WO civil engineers employed on the levee in Coahoma 
county, Mississippi, are quartered at the residence of 
Mr. Simpson, who is by the way a very hospitable gentle- 
man. A few days ago as they came in from their work 
they noticed fresh deer tracks in the vicinity of the house, 
This stirred, up their ardor as sportsmen, and having 
heard much about the abundance of deer in that locality, 
their inflamed imaginations were not much shocked at 
the sight of a real live deer in a cotton patch a few yards 
from the house. They hastened into the house and pro- 
cured a gun. Selman with the gun approached the deer 
and fixed at short range with No. 6 shot, The deer 
dropped instantly and appeared to be gasping his last 
gasp. Kent rushed up and jumped on the deer, threw 
his hat up into the sky and shouted. They called Wil- 
liam, the colored man, to fetch a butcher knife. William 
came, and after looking sadly at the deer for a few 
moments remarked in sepulchral tones, ‘‘Dar now, you 
done kill Mr, Eldridge pet deer. Dat deer been in dis 
yard most ebery day. He come in de house if you had er 

jet him.” 

Let us draw a veil for a few minutes while the two 
engineers recover. The silence was broken by two simul- 
taneous exclamations, ‘‘We’ve played it!” The funny 
part was that Kent thought he had killed the deer and 
was disposed to take all the onus on himself, Selman 
had some trouble to assure him that he (Selman) had 
done the shooting. After some consultation they told 
William to cut the deer’s throat and take the carcass over 
to Mr, Eldridge. But when William essayed to inaugu- 
rate the second act, the deer got up and quietly proceeded 
to browse around, and seemed as well as ever. The two 
engineers retired to their room and indulged in a think- 
ing spell, during which they overheard the following ob- 
servations by William in the adjoming room: ‘Miss 
Simpson, ain’t I better put up dem turkeys? Dem white 
Urienane shoot mighty wild ‘round dis yard. Dey 
shoot dem turkeys sho if dey ain’t in de hen ‘ouse.” 

COAHOMA, 


198. 

A few days ago McLaws, the levee contractor, had an 
Irishman plowing up the sround preparatory to build- 
ing aleyee. Barney plowed up a torpid snake which 
he carefully stepped over without any remark. McLaws, 
who was just behind, exclaimed: ‘‘Barney, didn’t you see 
that snake?” Barney stopped his plow and looked back: 
*‘An' is it asnake, Mister et Aces! I wasn’t goin’ to say 
a worred; sure thin Tm jist afther having a two weeks’ 
drunk, and I didn’t know if it was a snake or not.” 

COAHOMA, 

Mempnis, Tenn. 


199. 

In your paper of Noy. 25, I enjoyed reading ‘First 
Lessons.” The rabbit stew atthe evening meal ‘‘reminded 
me” of the well-worn story of the preacher and his rabbit 
stews. A preacher who, for the sixth time, had dined on 
rabbits with the same family, said grace in the following 
words: 

Rabbits hot and rabbits ecld, 

Rabbits young and rabbits old; 

Rabbits tender and rabbits tough, 

We thank thee, O Lord, we have rabbits enough. 


Oyin, Michigan. 


HRRATA.—In “Canadian Back Lakes,” Nov. 25, for farm of Lind- 
say read town of Lindsay; for wasting pan, roasting pan; for sus- 
ect, Lsuspect; for thence make a portage, and make a portage; 
or greater part of an hour, quarter of an hour; for fly into in the 
evening to roost, morning to roost; for when skiff was hauled out, 
where skiff was hauled out. In “Lake St. Francis,” Dec. 2, to 
paraphrase Hood should have been printed to paraphrase Moore, 


Game Ban and Guy. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


SUMMER WOODCOCK SHOOTING. 


4] EW YORK, Nov. 2,—ditor Forest and Stream: 
ak Have you within the last five years noticed the 
yearly decrease of woodcock? Not only have they be- 
come fewer and fewer every year, but they have actually 
become scarce, and at this rate within the next decade 
they will certainly be practically exterminated. The 
cause of this is very simple and easily traced. — 

Of all the game birds, the woodcock is the most hunted, 
During the summer and fall months it is hunted and shot 
in our Northern, Hastern and Western States; during the 
winter months it is killed in our Southern States; in fact 
it is a wonder there are any leftat all, It has really only 
three breathing months, during the months of April, May 
and June, and even then it is killed by the pot-hunter, It 
is a delicacy for which the marketmen and hotelkeepers 
pay a good price, therefore it is sought for by the market 
shooters. Let the sportsmen think of this seriously, and 
they will not wonder any more why woodcock have been 
so scarce. There cannot be a total stop put to this exter- 
mination, it is really only a matter of time. Woodcock 
will have to disappear before the progress of swamp 
culture and civilization. But the evil day can be put off 
quite a length of time through a combination and union of 
sportsmen, Let all summer woodcock shooting be stopped 
north of Maryland and east of Chio. Let there be no 
woodcock shooting before the middle of September or the 
first of October. 

I know it will be very hard for some of our best’ sports- 
men to acquiesce in this, but we will have to come to it; 
and the sooner the better. 

For the last twenty years I have not missed one single 
opening day of woodcock shooting, either in New Jersey 
or New York, and sometimes I have carried the war into 
Pennsylvania, I have braved the heat and the mosquitoes, 
and i have enjoyed it immensely; but after a good deal of 
reasoning with myself, I have been obliged to come to the 
conclusion that, although the law has been on my side, 
I have been doing wrong. There are hundreds of good 
sportsmen who have been doing as I have, and to these, 
most particularly, I now appeal. 

Let all true sportsmen rouse themselves and use their 
influence, no matter how small, against summer wood- 
cock shooting. Let all game ciubs memorialize their 
legislatures against summer woodcock shooting; but by 
all means let us pull together and unite, Let us be wary, 
and let us not be beguiled by a few politicians or dema- 
gogues, calling themselves sportsmen. They are either 
pot-hunters themselves, or the representatives of market- 
men or hotelkeepers. Do not let us compromise on a 
half-way law, but let our motto be, NO MORE SUMMER 
WOODCOCK SHOOTING. Then within a very few years our 
fall shooting will be something like what it used to be. 

A MEMBER OF THE BROOKLYN GUN CLUB. 


NEW ENGLAND GAME, 


Sie gunners in this section are not very well satisfied 

with the late fall shooting. The drought was fol- 
lowed by successive rains that have precluded outdoor 
sports to any but the most hardy. The shore bird shoot- 
ing has been almost a failure, and now the gunners are 
waking slowly up to thenecessity of abolishing spring 
shooting if they would have any birds in the fall to shoot, 
The birds that have come into the bays and inlets of the 
Massachusetts coast have never been so shy as this fall; 
so the gunners say. There has been an abundance of 
snow inmany paris of New England for nearly half of 
the month of November, but it could not be improved for 
tracking in many places, because it has been followed by 
crusts, Still there has been some partridge shooting in 
Northern Maine, as witness the few boxes that have been 
smuggled through from Mame and New Hampshire. But 
the game dealers of this city have got but very, very few 
grouse this year, Indeed the sight of that bird in this 
market has almost been rare this fall. The dealers say 
that it is because they have been very scarce, but the 
reports of Maine gunners, who formerly shot for this 
market, prove to the contrary. They have killed their 
fifties and hundreds of birds, but the non-exportation law 
has prevented the sending of their trophies to Boston, 

Lhave a few reports of deer killed since the snows, but 
the universal verdict is that it has been very poor track- 
ing owing to the crust, though the deer are very plenty 
in some parts of Maine. In Dixfield, in that State, 
several have been killed, some of them not far fron: the 
town; so lam told, at least. Some of the real sportsmen 
of Maine have also been into the woods on their annual 
deer hunt. It gives everybody pleasure to hear that they 
have been successful, They are ardent workers for the 
protection of game in the close season, but in the legal 
time they hunt for the genuine pleasure it gives, and 
there is no game killed to go to waste. A deer a piece is 
enough. I learn that one of them has missed his deer 
this year—a magnificent buck, that he had spent days in 
tracking. but at last brought within easy range, and that 
too of buckshot, It was a dead miss, and the deer trotted 
away as though nothing had happened, This was in the 
vicinity of Lake Molechunkamunk, but the hunter won’t - 
let me give hisname, though it was in the midst of the 
open season, and he had not killed his three. The dam- 
age to his reputation as a dead shot at a deer would hurt 
him. 

I saw two careasses of venison in the market to-day, the 
first I have seen this year that looked like Maine deer, 
The cutting of the flesh looked like that freshly done, and 
those deer never came from the West. I asked the mar- 
ketmen in charge where those deer were from, and one 
or two of them referred me to the other one, but the other 
one did not know. He would look at the invoice, but the 
man with the inyoice winked to the other man; and “‘Be- 
hanged if the invoice shows where they come. from.” 
Singular, was it not? They would have answered me 
almost any other question correctly. They had just 
unboxed a lot of mutton from Aroostook county, Maine, 
and the venison lay just beside the mutton and the boxes. 
The Boston marketmen won't give away the methods by 
which game illegally reaches them, but they are watched; 
Jet them rest assured of that, SPECIAL, 


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DEER IN THE ADIRONDACKS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 4 

At the close of the open season for hunting deer in the 
Adirondacks it is fitting to take a retrospective view of 

the workings of the game law as amended by the Legis- 
lature of 1886. Being in a position to learn the views of 
sportsmen and tourists who visit the Adirondacks I must 
say there never were such universal expressions of dis- 
satisfaction from all classes as there have been to the pres- 
ent law. The hounder has been shut off too soon to glut 
his insatiate thirst for cruelty and slaughter. If the sea- 
son for hounding had extended later, when deer take to 
water more readily before the hound, he might have killed 
a dozen where now he has only obtained half that num- 
ber. 

The worst of itis the law has been disregarded and 
hounding has been continued in all of the secluded places 
in the Adirondacks throughout October and even in No- 
vember. It brings forcibly to mind the assertion of 
FoREST AND STREAM, ‘“‘that hounding one month meant 
hounding twelve months in the year.” Great slaughter 
has been committed. More than double the deer have 
been ldlled this year than in 1885. This must necessarily 
be so, so long as hounding is permitted, as this method 
of hunting makes it possible for every one to kill deer, 
and every one is ready to improve the opportunity who is 
not particular how he kills them, whether he shoots, clubs 
or drowns them. 

The tourist whose vacation comes from the middle of 
July to middle of August does not quite like the idea of 
being obliged to go without venison just to save them, 
only to be murdered and rendered unfit to eat by hound- 
ing in September and October. The three-deer clause and 
one for transportation are the only redeeming features 
of the law, although this does not amount to anything 
when hunting with hounds—they go in such large parties 
that even three deer each make a large number. enow. 
of one party that numbered over fifty hunters, and several 
that contained ten to fifteen, Besides, there are no 
detectives on the ground and it is such an easy thing to 
kill deer in this way they are likely to overrun their quota 
and bring out their heads as trophies, as the law allows 
them to do. The three deer applies tostill-hunters, There 
is perhaps one man in a thousand that can kill from fifteen 
to thirty deer by still-hunting them if allowed the whole 
of November to hunt. But itrequires so much hard work 
no one will kill them if not allowed to take them out of 
the woods. But the close season, Noy. 1, shuts off all 
possibility of getting their three deer, as no one-can hunt 
successfully while the leaves are on the trees. 

I think it is all wrong to close the season Nov. 1. Dur- 
ing November deer are in the best condition of any month 
in the year; besides, since the general aversion to running 
deer with dogs many sportsmen like to come up and have 
a quiet hunt, and if possible kill a deer when they are in 
their prime, and when the weather is cold enough to ad- 
mit of taking one home. 

[have heard much complaint this fall in this respect. 
They are satisfied with the number allowed, but they do 
want the privilege of getting those three when they are 
the best and when they can save and enjoy them after 
their arrival home. The Beaver River country and per- 
haps the northern part of St. Lawrence county were the 
only sections free from the scourge of hounding, The 
Beaver River Club, who are aware of the evil effects of 
hounding and have not only pledged themselves to re- 
frain therefrom but also to use all proper means and influ- 
ence to prevent this mode of hunting, have succeeded be- 
yond all expectation. 


And the good results are apparent. I would like to 
have taken you through the Beaver River country in the 
fall of 1884 and then repeat it now, you would be surprised 
at the increase, Where you would find one track in 1884 
you would finda dozen now. There have not been so 
many deerin the vicinity of Number Four in twenty 
years asthere arenow. | 

I do not attribute it all to actual increase, but the deer 
have sought refuge from other sections where they have 
been harassed by hounds, There was a light fall of snow 
the latter part of October which aroused all my old hunt- 
ing propensities, and the day found me in the woods try- 
ing to compete with the wary deer. I found an abund- 
ance of tracks and started several, but they were too 
sharp for me, I only caught a glimpse of their tail as they 
waived defiance on their rapid retreat. At length I came 
to a place where, [should judge by their tracks, that there 
had been not less than twenty deer the previous night 
feeding upon an area of fifty acres, Their tracks were so 
plenty going in every direction that it was impossible to 
follow any one decr. I moved slowly on, keeping a sharp 
lookout in every direction and feeling every footstep lest 
there should be something under it to snap and give warn- 
ing of my approach. I had not proceeded far when, at a 
long distance ahead, I saw through the brush the dim out- 
line of a deer. His head was erect and ears thrown for- 
ward and was evidently looking directly toward me. His 
quick ear had detected my approach and at the first 
glimpse of motion he would have been nomore, Pressing 
my Winchester firmly to my shoulder and drawing a 
good bead on his breast, I drew the trigger. He gayveone 
plunge forward and fell to the ground. Going down to 
where he stood I found a splendid buck stretched at full 
length on the ground. Glory enough for one day. The 
following morning the snow had disappeared, and thus 
ended my hunt for this year, 

It does seem that the people of the State of New York 
would be wise in time and protect the most noble game 
in her forest preserve by passing a good protective law, 
one that would be respected by all good citizens. Having 
always lived in the Adirondacks, and knowing well what 
would best tend to the preservation of deer and at the 
same time conform to the wishes and needs of the great- 
est number of people that visit the woods, allow me to 
suggest a law which, I think, would be respected and 
Pale tend greatly to the preservation of deer for all time 

Oo come. 


First—Hounding should be strictly prohibited under 
heavy penalty. Hunting deer with hounds in a country 
like the Adirondacks, abounding in lakes, is sure exter- 
mination, and if allowed all other protective measures will 
be of no avail, 

Second—As there are as many or more sportsmen who 

o to the woods from the middle of July to the middle of 
ugust who think, and perhaps rightly, that they are as 
»much entitled to venison to supply their camp as those 
that come later—and it seems almost an absolute necessity 


so aroused the citizens of this community, notably the 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


to suggest to their guide that they must have meat to eat 
—this has a demoralizing effect on the guides, so they 
do not feel like complaining of offenders in the early 
summer when they may be expected to do the same later 
on when deer are good, but is equally illegal, Therefore, 
I firmly believe that there would be less deer killed in 
early summer if the open season for bucks commenced 
the 15th of July. Make it $100 penalty for killing a doe 
ee the 15th of August, and no jacking before that 
ime, 

Third—Make the open season to Dec. 1. Deer are 
in their best during November,and as long as one is 
limited to three deer let them get them, if they prefer, 
when the weather is cold enough to keep them a while. 
Keep in the three-deer clause and transportation to one 
as NOW. 

With such a law asthe above every one would be in- 
terested and would act as game constable. Give us such 
a law, or even exclude hounding, and the Beaver River 
Club will put a good man on the ground at its own 
expense, and keep him there during the close season, to 
prevent all violations of the law. Butif hounding be 
allowed there is no inducement to prevent summer kill- 
ing, as they are only saving them for water butchery in 
September and October. 

I know there are a few that will object to any law that 
does not include a season for hounding. But they are 
not more than 10 per cent. of the people of the State of 
New York, And why is it? Because it makes hunting 
easy and killing a sure thing, But it must be prohibited 
on the score of protection. 

There is a deer as well as a ‘‘trout hog,” and there are 
scores living all around the borders of the wilderness who 
have no sporting proclivities and no regard for law or 
deer protection, whose only desire is to kill all they can 
and in any way they can, and thus a law that admits of 
hunting deer with hounds is just what they want, as 
with such a law they can gratify their propensity to the 
utmost. Instinet will surely lead a deer into the water 
when pursued by the hounds, and when once in the water 
the hunter has a sure thing, No previous knowledge, no 
practice or experience is necessary, only the implements 
of destruction. MUSSET, 

NUMBER Four, Noy. 18, 1886. 


THE MAINE TRAGEDY. 

N ACHIAS, Me., Noy. 25,—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
While I sit surrounded by my family all well and 
happy, my thoughts wander to the shores of Gardner's 
ake, where live the widow and five children, homeless 
and penniless, made so by the murderous gun of the assas- 
sin, Calvin P. Graves and his accomplice, Lyman O. Hill, 
the murdered warden, was an honest, upright man, was 
ready to do his duty and brave, never fiinching in the 
presence of danger. He saw that the poachers were 
determined to defy the officers of the law, to hound and 
destroy the deer, and he like a true man planned to en- 
force the laws of the State. He first went alone and 
found that poachers were at Niccatous Lake in force and 
were following the deer with dogs through to Hagle 
Lakes, Gassipius, Machias and Horseshoe Lakes, and that 
one camp at Coombes’s Brook was filled with poachers 
from that nest of defiant poachers upon the shores of 
Niccatous Lake. I say defiant, because they have notices 
posted: ‘No Wardens Allowed Here.” A man told us in 
the Post, ‘Calvin P. Graves would be as safe at Niccatous 
Lake as he would be in the interior of Zululand.” i judge 
this correct if the communication in the Jndustrial 
Journal issue of Nov. 19, signed I. Darling, is to be 
understood as it reads. He also found that a crowd of 
poachers had escaped Warden French and were hound- 
ing deer at Third Machias Lake, and more, he wasnotified 
that another party was expected soon with hounds: He 
then hired Charles Niles, a guide and good hunter, to aid 
him. They started to do their duty as officers of the law, 
and the result is known to your readers. With such a 
dark page of lawlessness we should not expect the sym- 
pathizing friends of the murderers to undertake in less 
than two weeks to traduce the unblemished moral char- 
acter of a faithful officer and true man, killed by the 
hand of an assassin while in the discharge of his duty, as 
we believe. But we were pained to see the cruel and 
cowardly attack upon the dead man’s good name. This 


comrades of the G. A, R., that the following resolutions 
were passed, the object of which you will readily see. 
May God care for the widow and fatherless, and we from 
our plenty contribute to a worthy and needy family. 
COMRADE, 


RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY BRADBURY POST. 


Whereas, Bradbury Post has but lately been called upon to 
mourn the loss of a beloved and respected comrade, Lyman O. 
Hill, who gave up his life in the faithful performance of his duty 
as an officer of the State, thus marking him asa hero in peace as 
Well as in war; therefore, ne, . 

Resolved, That we hereby express our admiration of his manly 
and courageous character, our love and respect for him as a sol- 
dier and comrade, and our profound sorrow for his loss; | 

Resolved, In token of our sympathy for those thus deprived of a 
loving husband, father and friend, that these resolutions be entered 
at length upon the records. of the Post, and thata copy of the same, 
attested by the Commander and Adjutant, be forwarded to his be- 
reayed family, : : 

We, the comrades of Bradbury Post, G. A. R., Department of 
Maine, feel it our duty to express our most unqualified indignation 
for the cruel, cowardly and wicked attack upon the moral charac- 
ter of our murdered camrade, Lyman O. Hill, who was Tilled, as 
we believe, while in the discharge of his duty as an officer of the 
State of Maine, at Fletcher Brook House, Nov. 8, 1886, by the as- 
sassin, Calvin P. Graves and his accomplice. We, therefore, re- 


solve, 
That the tee to traduce the moral character of our mur- 
dered comrade, Lyman QO. Hill, by correspondents for several 
newspapers in this State is most cruel, cowardly and wicked, 
ualed only in audacious cruelty by the assassin and accomplice 
ho did the horrible deed. ) 

That we have known our comrade, Lyman Q. Hill, from boyhood 
until his untimely death at Fletcher Brook House, we can truly 
say Lyman O, Hill was honest, brave and sympathetic, and pos- 
sessed of all the qualities requisite for a true man and upright 
citizen. He was.a brave soldier, an honest and faithful officer both 
for his State and country, and an affectionate father and husband. 

That we do not feel it a disgrace that in the struggle of life he 
did not accumulate wealth, for he lost an arm in the service of his 
country. And as by his untimely death he has left his family 
homeless and penniless, we feel it a duty and privilege to con- 
tribute to the wants of his needy family. ; 

That we ask all the sympathetic friends in this and other States 
to contribute to a fund to be held in trust for the maintenance of 
his family. ; 

That we ask Rey. Henry F. Harding, of East Machias, to act as 
agent to solicit subscriptions for. this most PORE aud helpless 
family, and in case that he accepts this position that he may visit 
the cities and larger towns of the State and present the true con- 
dition of this distressed family, with the full indorsement_of this 


ost. A. BE, PREBLE, Com, 
G. A. R. HAtwu, MAcutAs, Me., Noy- 24. 


e 
W. 


E, H. Bryant, Adjt. 


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thoroughly enjoyed the ride in the ‘*bob,” 
seemed to have again favored us, for a new and heavy 
fall of snow was on the ground. The smooth running 
sled flew along swiftly behind the large and well-fed farm 
horses, but it took us a long time to arrive at the barn 
yard gate, and when we did Cookie exclaimed, ‘‘ Well, 
Canvas, I bet there’s good hunting out here, as it’s so far 
that none of the city chaps come out;’ and the farmer 
replied ‘*That’s where you're right, there is good hunting 
out here and you fellows ’ll be the first ones over my 
lands, and I reckon the only ones, as you seem to be pretty 
straight and did right by me Pll not forget it.” We could 
never convince him that he was the one that had shown 
the kindness, 


the horses to water and then to the great barn. 
stepped into the house we met the farmer’s wife, who 
made us feel perfectly at home. 
‘ready and all, including three hired hands, sat down to 
the evening meal, and what a meal it was. 
three different kinds of jelly, a great veal roast, tea and 
coffee, pie and cake, 


1 


FIRST LESSONS.--II. 
RUE to his word the jolly old farmer had come in for 


us, and bundled up in the blankets and hay I most 
Fortune 


Following Cookie’s example I helped unhitch and lead 
As we 


Soon after supper was 


Hot biscuit, 


Supper over we insisted on helping, so I fed the horses 


which I greatly enjoyed, letting hay down from the great 
loft and running the oats to the different stalls by means 


of a slide and trough at each manger. After that [helped 


feed the calves, sheep and pigs; at the same time I found 
that everything on the place from, the two dogs to the 


blooded horses, had all it could wish. 

The evening work done we gathered around the fire- 
place on which the hickory back log crackled and blazed. 
brightly, By its light and lying on the floor in front of 
it Cookie and I had a close and interesting game of 
checkers, while the old farmer satin his chair near by 
and watched every move made, and as I at last cornered 
my opponent’s only man and king, the old man chuckled 
away and said it was a close tussle, and-the old lady 
looked wp from her knitting and asked, ‘*‘Who beat?” As 
the clock on the mantle struck nine with a clear and swift 
ring the farmer said we would be up at five, so then we 
followed him as he showed us to our room and a won- 
drous comfortable bed, 

After breakfast we shouldered our batteries, and were 
surprised to meet the farmer af the kitchen door with a 
fine double-barreled breechloading , which in reply he 
said he had got a long time ago, but he ‘‘thought he’d try 
his hahd at shooting this mornin’ with you young fellers, 
though of course he’d get left,” which we then beleyed 
but afterward found to be just the other way. As he 
called the two dogs he said they were ‘‘worth a little to 
take along,” as he had ‘‘trained ’em last fall,” at which 
remark we both stopped and IJ said,**Why, you are a true 
sportsman, I'll warrant,” at which he said he ‘was 
at one time” and ‘guessed he still had it in his bones.” 
This then explained the reason why we were so thoroughly 
and royally treated. 


The snow was not very deep, while the air was just a 
little below freezing point, just abont right. Going to a 
cornfield on which the corn had been standing, the 
dogs stopped their frisking and playing and settled down 
to business. Going a little in advance of the others as 
we neared the center of the field, I saw something gray 
and about the size of a common chicken standing up so 
still that I was almost sure it wasaclod of dirt; never- 
theless, I thought I would shoot at it, which I did, and 
was highly pleased to see the feathers fly and the pheas- 
ant—for that is what it was—give its last, dying moye- 
ments. As the other two hunters came up with me, they 
sent the dog's in and they soon came toa stand, Moving 
forward, a large flock got up one at a time, making every 
nerve tingle with the sound of their short wings, The 
farmer was the first to shoot; standing in pois position 
he fired both barrels, and was rewarded by two birds, 
Cookie was the next to shoot, in fact, he was but a frac- 
tion of a second behind the farmer, and like him he 
brought down two, In the meantime I had been stand- 
ing, mouth open, at first startled at the noise with which 
they got up and afterward charmed at the picture, The 
flock, scattered and flying, the dogs far cooler than my- 
self, and my two companions, the smoke pouring and 
wreathing round one, whilea great flame leaped with 
lightning-like rapidity from the gun of theother. Asthe 
last pheasant got up I was aware that | had a gun; pull- 
ing up and shooting before it had cues a yard, I, of course, 
missed; as for the second barrel, I was utterly uncon- 
scious of having such until the bird was far beyond reach. 
Never before had I known what a ‘‘hunting dog” was, 
and no one could have fathomed my astonishment at hav- 
ing seen them ‘‘point” the game and wait until the firimg 
ceased to then run on and seize the spoils to carry back, 
without fail, to the shooter who had won. 

I wondered if Cookie had seen my failure in shooting 
and my neglected second barrel, but, of course, he had, 
though he made no fun of me, Instead, he told me how 
IT could do better and did take a genuine interest in my 
advancement, for which I then and now inwardly thank 
him. Each one of us had fastened on to where some 
particular bird had dropped, and we all started out to get 
the same. By accident I had seen where the one I had 
shot at had lit. It was in a thick clump of weeds gathered 
around a hill of corn, Walking slowly to the place with 
my eyes never taken off of it, 1 stopped when in good 
range to steady myself, for m knees and arms were a 
little given to be shaky. Cocking both barrels I at last 
erept nearer and nearer. Again I stopped to cool down 
and **wonder if it had got away.” But bound to be sure 
I stepped up and kicked the weeds, when out from right 
by my feet it lew. Oh! how I, poor tenderfoot, jumped; 
and this time neglected to shoot at all. Happilyforme . 
nobody saw my blunder, and closely watching where it 
dropped, I followed the same bird. As I neared the spot 
where it had settled I saw it walking away. I had him 
now. Throwing the gun up and taking quick sight I 
fired. As the smokecleared away I looked for my game. 
Horrors! where was it; why I couldn’t have missed it? 
But as I saw the weeds waving not far away I realized 
all; that I had shut my eyes and fired. Calling one of 
the dogs I showed him where I had last seen the bird, 
and sure enough it had walked off, for the dog tracked 
it and came to a stand. Again did I see the proud 
fellow strut so bravely and stately, but this time 
I kept my eyes open and wits about me, and of 
course was rewarded to see the beauty, torn and rent 


-- Thad to keep them. 


lying at my feet. Keeping the dog, I started out for 
another one, which was soon found, as both hunters and 
game were scattered over the field, As 1 was becoming 
somewhat cooler and more level-headed, I tried to follow 
Cookie’s advice in following a flymg bird until ahead 
of him, Although I missed my next shot 1 knew I had 
acted properly and therefore felt as much pride as if Thad 
succeeded, The next one I did the same with and brought 
him down, By closely noticing Isoon found ont that it 
paid me to keep on the high ground, and Lalso learned, in 
the same way, to look out for more birds when one got 
up. Happening to look ata hay stack in a neighboring 
field, I saw some bird sitting in the top of it; the more I 
looked, the more IL wanted him, Soat last having planned 
a plan, 1 walked up a_ hollow in the ground, where he 
couldn’t see me, and as I got on the high ground in view 
of him, I dropped flat, and, watching my chances, I 
crawled toward the stack. As I came in good distance I 
blazed away, and was pleased to see a great hatful of 
feathers fly out of him, but, nevertheless, away he few 
only to come down before the second barrel, which I for 
the first time used properly, as I knew, As the dog 
brought the featherless bird to me I recognized it asa 
prairie chicken, and afterward, as I heard the farmer re- 
mark, “that they were hard to get this time of the year,” 
I felt fully repaid for my sneak. 

After being hunted quite a while the pheasants became 
very shy, and as our host spoke of a good place in a field 
near by for quail, we went there. I was given the place 
of honor, that along an old rail fence whore the plow had 
not run, and as a result the place afforded a well-known 
shelter for the “‘partridges,” as some callthem., Hearing 
a faint noise, which I thought might be some of them, I 
walked slowly forward and soon a large flock got up in- 
side of twenty fet from me. They were so closely packed 
together that they seemed one swiftly-moving, dark red 
body. Shooting one barrel only, again I stood astonished 
almost out of my wits to see the feathers fly out of that 
flock, Being so close together and near to me, I could 
hardly fail to hit them, It was not only feathers that 
dropped, for hunting around (the others now had the 
dogs) I found three of the best of all birds, How happy 
I was. I, a young fellow on his second trip, securing 
three quail at one shot on the wing! But no more such 
luck did I have that day, although I was offered many 
and many a chance, which I tried, yet I would always 
fail to secure anything. Following the advice to shoot 
away abead of them, I would still fail, while I could see 
the farmer and Cookie fire shot after shot and seem to get 
something every time. When I joined the others I saw 
our new friend covered from shoulder to waist with 
pheasants and quail, tied to him by odd pieces of string. 
On asking how many he had, he replied, ‘‘Twenty-three 
altogether, and that young fellow you call Cookie twenty- 
one, I tell you we had it close; he’s a dandy.” 

After dinner we once more took our places in the boat 
and set out for home, On the road he told us of the 
weekly trip to town Fridays and remarked, ‘‘I’d like to 
haye you fellows come out often with me as I enjoy it 
as much as you do,” Cookie looked at me, winked and 
said, You ought to,’ whereat the old farmer laughed 
and said, ‘I'll tell you though I did my best to get those 
two-ahead of you and you must be sure to come out, as I 
want to haye more hunts with you.” 

This time I walked proudly into the sitting room with 
my three quail, two Rr ckange and one chicken. About 
an hour after being home I was surprised to see Cookie 
come walking in and hand me six of his score with the 
remark, “I didn’t like to offer *em to you while the farmer 
was around as you had refused the ones he offered you. 
But you know it’s always share alike with every one but 
‘the hog,’ I brought these over, with what you got we'll 
each have about the same number,” and off he started and 
CANVAS BACK, 
OscEoLA, Lowa, 


IN TURKEY COVER. 


IGH POINT, N. €.—One day before the trials, in 
company with Dr, Williams and Mr, Sechrest, an 
old turkey hunter, I drove out to the turkey range where 
I bagged my gobbler last year. Placing the doctor on 
guard at a favorite crossing, with strict injuntions to do 
his duty without flinching, [ skirmished around for sign. 
My. Sechrest had gone to the lower end of the range to 
make a drive toward us, while the team was sent on to the 
end of the range above us. Looking over some of the 
likely places and finding plenty of sign, I came back and 
had arrived within about a hundred yards of the doctor, 
when I heard two shots above us, and knowing that the 
gun was “talking turkey,” I strained my eyes in the direc- 
tion expecting every moment to see the noble game com- 
ing in my direction, but alas, my spirits fell as I caughta 
glimpse of an old patriarch silently winging his way over 
the treetops nearly a half mile away. Soon, however, 
every nerve was tingling as the report of the doctor’s gun. 
awoke the echoes, and as I turned my head in his direc- 
tion Isaw a black form stealing away through the tall 
grass about fifty yards to my right, and springing to my 
feet 1 “put in my best licks” to head her off, and as she 
turned from meIdrew a bead on her head and laid her 
low. Upon examining her I found that the doctor had 
put one shot through the body that had broken her wing 
on the other side. That there was joy in camp goes with- 
outsaying. This was the doctor's first shot at turkey and 
his unmerciful chaffing of nyy prediliction for the sport 
was forever hushed. While we stood talking over the 
incidents of the capture we heard ancther shot, and soon 
our companion joimed us with a mate to our bird across 
his shoulder. He and Ihad fully expected that one tur- 
key would fall to our lot, but this was more than we had 
sare to hope, and we were consequently considerably 
elated. 

After we had shaken hands all round and congratulated 
ourselves upon the very successful result of the hunt, Mr. 
Sechrest gave us the particulars of his experience. His 
dog had struck the trail a half mile below and followed it 
to where the first shots were fired. It appeared that the 
turkeys had shown themselves to our driver near where 
the team was standing, and as he ran toward them they 
took wing with the old gobbler in the lead. He was a 
long distance away, but Mr. Sechrest let him have it right 
and left just as six or seven more flew over his head 
within ten yards of him, and witha wistful look he added, 
*T stood there and never thought to load my gun, and if 
you will take me out and kick me I'll give you a dollar.” 
Had he been a little fellow I would have undertaken the 
job, but as he stands six feet two I politely but firmly 


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declined, After he had shot at the big gobbler he stood 
and communed with himself a while and then started for 
one of the birds that had settled in the hedge a short dis- 
tancé away, and as he approached the place the turkey 
sprang in air, and he cut loose at her and brought her 
down. This somewhat consoled him, but the loss of the 
gobbler as well as the chance for a beautiful double still 
tanked in his bosom, and he would not be comforted. 

After arranging for a beat through the woods we sep- 
arated, and when we again met I saw that things were 
not working just right with him, but all that I could 
gather from his somewhat incoherent Asmar was 
that his dog had poimted ata brier patch and thinking 
that a bevy of quail was before him, he took out his shells 
that were loaded with heavy shot and was feeling in his 
pocket for some that were charged with fine, when a 
turkey burst out of the patch within 20yds, of him and 
he scored another lost opportunity. Knowing by sad ex- 
perience that mere words would not fit his case J left him 
and took another turn in the woods, Soon atter I heard 
his gun, and when I returned all traces of trouble had 
disappeared from his countenance and another turkey 
was across his shoulder, I had no trouble in making out 
his story this time. Bert had again potted, and this 
time there was no changing shells, but walking in ahead 
there was a confused fluttering in the bushes, a roar from 
the old gun and our third victim was gasping out its life 
among the brown sedge. This was glory enough for one 
day, and with feelings of contentment and ati peace with 
all the world we spread our lunch and with appetites 
sharpened by vigorous exercise enjoyed our picnic as only 
a hunter can, * SHADOW, 


MAINE GAME REPORT. 


| (ee forthcoming report of the Maine Fish and Game 
Commissioners is in the hands of the printer. From 
advance sheets I am able to state that it is a noble 
document in spirit, while it contains a fund of informa- 
tion that can come only of the severest and most earnest 
experience, Hyerybody will remember that the practice 
of fish and game protection and propagation is yet in its 
infancy. The Commissioners of Maine may have been 
rich in theory in the beginning, but the experience they 
have had to work out themselves. Their coming report 
will show that with limited means and little of experience 
they have been wonderfully successful. The report will 
seb forth the accepted theory that the value of summer 
visitors and of summer travel is very great in that State 
and will say: 

“Five millions of dollars is not too high an estimate of 
the money expended in our State by our summer visitors 
in 1885, ‘This year the tide of trayel to our sporting cen- 
ters has been far in excess of any past precedent, and the 
press has in one yoice pronounced it double, as also its 
consequent expenditures among our people and on our 
lines of travel, The primary attraction for this living 
tidal wave has been and is our fish and game, and which 
would never have found its way here had it not been in- 
duced by that powerful allurement, The Commissioners 
have enforced the laws to the full extent of their appro- 
priation, and have been obliged then and there to stay 
their hands. The extent of our jurisdiction is over 35,000 
square miles of territory. Our duties, to exercise fos- 
tering care over all the fish and game, and to promote its 
protection and increase, by rigidly executing such laws as 
are enacted by the Legislature; to visit all parts of the 
State and note the workings of the laws; to introduce new 
and valuable species of fishes to our waters; to order fish- 
ways wherever we deem them necessary, and to see that 
the wardens do their duty in enforcing the laws, Our 
appropriation by the last Legislature was $7,500 per 
annum for the biennial term. This sum gives a small 
fraction over 21 cents per square mile of our territory to 
pay for all our work. The boundaries of one-half of the 
State over which we are expected to extend our 
protection and care are upon the Dominion of Can- 
ada and the province of New Brunswick. To hunt 
or shoot in New Brunswick requires a license of $20. 
Her Indians and. her citizens, and those of Canada kill 
our game in close time, crust hunt our moose, break all 
our laws with impunity and escape beyond the reach of 
our authority. This is why we require a good and efficient 
guard on our boundaries. Within our own limits our 
present appropriation of $7,500, which is the largest ever 
made for our department, is only sufficient to do a little 
in each county of the State. There has been open resist- 
ance to the authority of the State, in Washington county, 
by an organized band of outlaws, who culminated their 
career of crime by a cold-blooded murder, commenced two 

ears ago in attempting the lives of wardens, in destroy- 
ing stock, in burning houses and barns, girdling trees, de- 
stroying gardens and seeking to intimidate by sending 
letters threatening life if the enforcement of the laws was 
not discontinued. The, dignity of the State demanded a 
rigid performance of our duty. Two of the criminals 
have been tried and convicted, and unless gross corrup- 
tion prevail, will be consigned to the State prison at 
Thomaston, It involved one-half of our whole year’s re- 
sources, and we have been obliged to withhold our annual 
subseription of $1,500 for our usual supply of salmon eggs, 
besides other economies and sacrifices necessary to keep 
within our appropriation, even at the expense of our use- 
fulness, 
back directly to the people so large a yearly return as 
the department of fisheries and game? Would an appro- 
priation of 20,000 be too large a sum to pay out for a 
yearly return of $5,000,000?" 

On the subject of landlocked salmon in the Sebago 
waters the Commissioners will say: 

“Our only resource to save the few salmon left in 
Sebago waters has been to build a weir, stopping every 
fish as near the mouth of the river as possible, take the 
spawn of ascending salmon and hatch the product, all to 
be turned back in Sebago waters. 

“We have referred to our being compelled to contrive 
some method of checking the poaching on Crooked River, 
which resulted in ow device of the fence weir built 
directly across the river at the nearest accessible point to 
its mouth, with a plank walk on top, to enable a man 
with a rake to clear away any refuse collecting between 
the rails of the fence, endangering the safety of the 
structure from any suddenly occurring autumn freshet. 
From time immemorial the spearing of these fish has been 
the only method of taking them by the local inhabitants, 
and is continued down to the present day, until the fish 
have become almost extinct, Our weir has been amply 
sufficient to take and hold all the ascending fish. If the 


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lake could now number one salmon to an acre of watet', 
we should have required weirs capable of holding as many 
hundreds as we have now units, on account of the large 
size of our fish taken there, yielding many hundreds of 
egos per fish more than those at Grand Lake stream. 
We anticipated taking but few fish from which to 
obtain eggs, inasmuch as there are left but few fish im 
the lake, but our surprise was great when these fish, by 
their large average size of 10lbs. to all taken, yielded us 
the unlooked-for result of 1,000,000 eggs, It may be 
worthy of note that one female fish in our preserve or 
pen weighed 25lbs. One huge male fish of wonderful 
beauty weighed 27lbs. From the present flattering point 
of view, appearances would indicate that we may here 
look for our future supply of landlocked salmon eggs of 
increased numbers and less expenditure.” 

In the way of changes in the laws for the protection of 
moose, caribou and deer, the Commissioners will recom- 
mend that imprisonment be added to fines for their in- 
eee On the subject they will say: 

“We think aterm of imprisonment should be added to 
all our penalties, as the bearing of the money penalty is 
necessarily unequal in its application to all criminals. 
The poor man is more severely punished by a $1 fine 
than the wealthy by $100. In these cases imprisonment 
cures the evil. Many of our visitors have the hardihood 
to bring hounds with them into om State, boldly 
acknowledging that they intend to break our laws. Will 
not our Legislature give us the means to punish this in- 
sulting defiance to our State laws? Give usa law that 
will compel them to give a bond of $100 for each and 
ever dog, with two resident sureties, or deposit that 
ainount in the hands of the city marshal, or the game 
warden or one of the Commissioners, The money to be 
forfeited if the dogs are used for illegal purposes or sold 
within the State. We require a square non-exportation 
law. There are enough deer for all, and the law has 
made a fair apportionment of three for each. One moose, 
two caribou and three deer is the apportionment made by 
our Legislature for each man, The running of deer by 
dogs is intended to insure their slaughter without any 
work or skill on the part of the hunter. Every deer in a 
county can thus be killed by a few men banded together, 
The law should be amended by making it punishable with 
fine and imprisonment to kill a deer in the water, as well 
as hunting and killing with dogs.” 

On the subject of protection to the moose, the Commis- 
sioners take strong ground, and ground which is new, 
and best of all it looks to be reasonable: 

“The slaughter of moose of all ages and sexes the last 
two years by crust-hunting poachers has been most piti- 
ful. Thirteen moose hidestaken last spring by one Indian 
euide were lately found in his possession. The high mar- 
ket value of the moose skin is as great a temptation to the 
idle vagabond poacher as is a well-filled safe to his brother 
scoundrel the professional cracksman. Many of the 
guides, all who are Indian, after earning good wages 
from their employers, and after the season is over, seek 
out the wintering yards of the moose, and in the snow 
crust of spring slaughter all, even down to the worthless 
calf, Ifthe yard is handy to a winter camp of lumber- 
men, the meat is sold. If far away, they are killed for 
the skins alone. The whites and Indians, both of our own 
or neighboring scoundrels, are engaged in this destruc- 
tion of our moose. The few bulls killed by our visiting 
sportsmen would never exterminate the race, for rarely 
is a cow moose killed, as they do not come to the call of 
the hunter. It is the destruction of the cows by the 
crust-hunter thatis to lead to their utter extermination, 
if not summarily stopped by the enforcement of severe 
laws. A penalty of $500 and six months’ imprisonment 
should be the mildest punishment for killing a cow moose 
at any time.” 

In addition to the above recommendations, I have it 
from the best of authority that the Commissioners will 
also recommend that the month of September be made 
an open month for the legal hunting of moose, caribou 
and deer. They only await certain decisions, and the 
recommendation may yet become a part of the report, 
The Commissioners are of the opinion that such a change 
in the laws may be made with safety to the game in 
question, and they are willing to grant any reasonable 
license, provided those who desire the change will agree 
to render implicit obedience to the existing close time. 
Such a change will be most graciously received by many 
of the sporting fraternity, as well as those interested im 
summer travel and summer hotels, and it will show that 
the Commissioners have the real good of the sportsmen 
at heart. SPECIAL. 


A ScurrLeE For Demr MzeatT,—The Sun’s Port Jervis 
correspondent reports that Jonas Shaffer, one of the three 
well-known Shaffer brothers, two of whon distingtiished 
themselves some time ago by smoking out five bears from 
their winter quarters back of the High Knob and killing 
them all, two of them in hand-to-hand fights, during 
which the hunters were stripped of every stitch of their 
clothing and a good deal of their flesh, also took advan- 
tage of the tracking snow on Saturday and went out in 
the Wescoline Pond region, three miles north of Lacka- 
waxen, after deer. Selah Decker, a man named Brottett 
and two others were hunting together in the same woods, 
In the course of the day a big deer came bounding along 
by Jonas Shaffer. He put a rifle ball from each barrel of 
his gun into the deer before it got out of reach and killed 
it. While he was preparing to get the carcass in shape 
to carry home, Decker, Broffett and the others of their 
party appeared on the scene. Decker put in a claim to 
the deer, on the ground that he had wounded it before it 
came within range of Shaffer’s gun. Decker said he had 
hit the deer with buckshot, The only wounds in the deer 
were two rifle ball holes, Decker claimed that one of 
the rifle ball wounds was a buckshot wound, and de- 
manded half the deer. Shaffer refused to allow the claim, 
and the two hunters pitched in to fight on the ownership 
of the carcass. The others of Decker’s party came to his 
aid, according to Shaifer’s story, and three of them held 
Shaffer down while the fourth cut the deer in half, 
They then carried off one-half and left him the other. 
Shaffer threatens to prosecute the party for aggravated 
assault and highway robbery. 


MonTana.—Bozeman, Noy, 15.—Bears scarce, Black- 
tail deer and elk abundant on the borders of the National 
Park and in the West Gallatin Basin. Hunters are com- 
ing in every week with wagonloads of elk and deer.” 
Ducks, chickens and geese are very plentiful. Numerous 
hunting parties are out now killing elk and deer.—G. 


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ee 


RUFFED GROUSE IN MICHIGAN. 


/{] ONROHE, Mich,, Nov. 29.—Having just returned from 

a trip after ruffed grouse in the Saginaw Valley, I 
am sorry to say that these noble and wary birds are far 
from being so numerous as they were in the same locali- 
ties a few years ago. One principal reason is i the 
increased number of the shooters, both city sportsmen and 
market-shooters, who can be met at almost every station 
along the line of railroads leading out of the city, And 
probably no city of equal size in the Union possesses more 
excellent ruffed grouse shots or more good ruffed grouse 
dogs than Saginaw. While there I saw some excellent 
setters, English, Irish and Gordon. The largest bag of 
rufied grouse I learned of was 227 birds in eight succes- 
sive days’ shooting by two brothers, over an Irish setter, 
son of Elcho, and a pointer bitch of an excellent old 
native strain. Our best day, for two of us, gave twenty- 
seven birds; and a most enjoyable day it was, over Eng- 
lish setters. A party of four in the same neighborhood, 
over Gordons, did nearly as well. They had a brace and 
a half of excellent dogs; one, particularly, a real beauty, 
and said to be a most careful killing bitch, The others 
were also quite handsome, active, hardy-looking fellows. 

Unlike sportsmen from other States whom I read of 
but haye never met, who merely go out to see dogs run 
and don’t care for the shooting, a sportsman in Michigan, 
when he goes out with a gun and dog, goes out to shoot, 
and the dog that gives him the greatest number of shots 
in the time out with the least travel or fatigue is invari- 
ably the best dog. 

For our State a rushing, blundering dog is a nuisance 
in the field. Quail are now so scarce as not to be worth 
looking after, Our shooting depends on ruffed grouse, 
woodeock and snipe; and we find that an active, courage- 
ous, plucky dog, carrying a high head, ranging and quar- 
tering the ground systematically in front of the shooter, 
under easy control, with a fine nose, staunch and saga- 
cious, is what is wanted for our shooting; in fact, a dog 
that can be hunted all day without being spoken to, and 
that will wheel to the sightest whistle. Ruffed grouse, 
when out feeding, are exceedingly wary, and great cau- 
tion and silence must be used to successfully approach 
them; and in a heavily timbered country upon being once 
flushed, they almost invariably make oti into the timber, 
where itis very difficult to find them, and in many in- 
stances useless to follow them at all. Unless you have a 
dog that will find and point them where they may be 
feeding, your chances are very small for a respectable 
bag. To hunt the skirts of the timber or barrens (their 
usual feeding grounds when mast cannot be found after 
the season for berries is over) with such a dog as I describe, 
where grouse are fairly plenty, is equalled by no shooting 
I know of, and certainly none requires more gkill in the 
shooter or more merit in the dog. Joun DAVIDSON. 


BROUGHT TO BOOK. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

The Sportsman’s Club have, after wearying delays inter- 
posed by the guilty parties, including bogus convictions 
in country magistrates’ courts, secured before the papers 
from the court here were served, by interested friends, who 
thus tried to defeat the ends of justice, succeeded in 
having two of the lawbreakers convicted and punished, a 
third escaping by turning ‘‘Queen’s evidence,” while a 
fourth swore himself clear and was not proceeded against. 
The particulars of the cases, which were tried on Monday 
last, are thus given by the Intelligencer in its issue of 
Tuesday: ‘‘A case that has long been pending in the 
Police Court was up fora hearing yesterday afternoon. 
It was intended as a gentle warning to those gentlemen 
of leisure who delight in the pastime of killing deer out 
of season. The plaintiffs were the Sportsman’s Club, of 
Belleville, and the defendants, Peter Grass, David Sager, 
Peter Vandervoort, of Trenton, Sanger Golding and his 
son, Wm. Golding, and Dr. Faulkner, Reeve, of Stirling. 
Anson Cummings, who went to Horse Shoe Lake on Oct. 
15, was an unwilling witness. He said when he reached 
the camp the parties named were there with the excep- 
tion of Dr. Faulkner, who arrived a few days after. He 
understood from conversation he had that the doctor had 
been there before and shot a couple of deer. He alsosaw 
some eight or ten deer skins in camp, someof which were 
pretty dry, as though the deer had been killed for some 
time. The hunters also had hounds with them. Peter 
Grass, one of the party of hunters, who killed the 
most deer, on being promised the protection of 
the court, gave a graphic description of cam 
life; how they got their supplies, both liquids an 
solids, and who the successful hunters were. He 
said he went into camp on Sept. 20 with S. Golding, they 
took hounds and partridge dogs. Dr, Faulkner followed 
in a day or two, and the others finally came, a few pieces 
of yenison were sent to Stirling. ‘To sell? ‘No, they 
were traded,’ ‘What was got for it? The witness hesi- 
tated and looked at the floor. ‘What was it? ‘Well, it 
was whisky.’ ‘How much did you get?’ ‘God bless me, 
I don’t know.’ From his evidence it was shown that 
Dr. Fauikner killed two deer before Oct. 15, 8. Golding 
three, and he, the witness, admitted shooting four. Mr. 
Golding showed a discharge from A. Chard, Esgq., of 
Stirling, From the discharge it appeared that Thomas 
Downes, of Stirling, had charged Mr. Golding before Mr. 
Chard with killing deer out of season, and he was fined 
10 and costs. As Mr. Downes was the party who gave 
fluids for the meat the discharge was not taken as a full 
atonement for Mr, Golding’s offenses,” The magistrate 
reserved judgment until this morning, when he fined Dr. 
Faulkner and Sanger Golding $10 each and costs, which 
amounted to $11.60 in Faulkner’s case and $8.95 in the 
case of Golding. Faullxner’s is a particularly bad case,as 
he is a county counsellor and a magistrate. Other cases 
are in prospect, as the club are determined to put a stop 
to illegal hunting of all kinds, particularly fire and crust 
hunting of deer, by which means immense numbers of 
the noble game have been slaughtered in our back 
country. The minimum penalty has so far been imposed 
at the eluh’s request, but future violators of the law will 
be a ee with the utmost rigor of thelaw. 


. §, Brun, President Bay of Quinte Sportsman’s Club. 
BELLEVILLE, Ont., Dee. 3. : 


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CALIFORNIA GAME.—During the past month 
ducks and geese have been coming down from the far 
north in great numbers—the canvasback, the mallard, 
the widgeon and teal, the common brown duck, the diver 
and the grebe, the latter so well-known for a breast of 
down or soft feathers, much sought for trimming hats and 
outside garments. The ducks come to the winter-feeding 
grounds, the shallow estuaries, the tidal creeks and the 
bays. They like the soff mollusk and know exactly where 
itis to be found. Acres of ducks may be found all alon 
the Contra Costa and Alameda shores, and the small tida 
pools of marshes. The game markets and stores are now 
well-stocked with them. When a pair of mallards can be 
bought for fifty cents, and they are sometimes sold as low 
as thirty cents, a game dinner need not be a costly affair. 
Wild geese py, particular attention to the grain fields, 
A great deal of wheat is just now sprouting, and the 
young blades are just above the ground. California is 
the winter home of millions of wild geese. They are the 
eee of allthe game birds. A couple of expert hunters 

ill frequently knock down a wagon-load ina day. The 
brant, the gray goose and the large white goose, are 
found on the same grounds, and are piled up by the 
hunters in a promiscuous way. Last winter many farm- 
ers were compelled to protect their wheat fields by em- 

loying hunters on horseback to ride around and over 
the fields, slaughtering great numbers and preventing 
clouds of these birds from alighting. The same methods 
will probably be necessary this year. The wild goose isa 
valuable game bird, but when the farmer finds acres of 
his young wheat destroyed he is apt to have a modi- 
fied opinion about the value of this game bird, Quail, 
snipe and rail have been abundant this season. It is 
doubtful if the quail need now the protection of game 
laws. In some parts of the State two Broads are brought 
off by one pair in a single season. ‘The food supply for 
this bird has greatly increased of late, and there has been 
a corresponding increase of numbers. The grain fields 
and vineyards are good feeding grounds, and the dry 
rass of pastures where the small seeds haye matured, 
he wildcat, the lynx, the fox and the coyote destroy 
thousands of these birds every year. Hunters take thou- 
sands more, yet the number has increased so rapidly that 
they have become pests in some parts of the State. The 
wildeat begins on the young quail before they leave the 
nest, and he follows up this game nearly all the season. 
When an old bird rises from the brush a wildcat will 
sometimes spring from six to ten feet into the air and 
down his bird nearly every time. If one wishes to know 
what are the game resources of this State, let him go 
through the market on the three or four days preceding 
Thanksgiving, or on any other days prior to Christmas.— 
San Francisco Bulletin. 


INCIDENTS OF A Day.—Taunton, Mass,, Dec. 4.—Your 
correspondent, J, C. C., and I went out for a day’s tramp 
Thursday. Although there had been snow the night 
before, it was warm in the morning. It grew colder as 
the day passed, and we took the woods and swamps as 
much as possible. The partridges must be educated, for 
we did not start the same bird twice in an all day’s hunt. 
The quail, like the partridges, on being flushed would dis- 
appear in the dim distance. Only once could we find 
them, although we had three dogs, two first-class setters 
and a yery promising pointer puppy. While hunting a 
corner of birches for a partridge the dogs pointed a wood- 
cock in the brush. We flushed but missed him. As 
it was Dee. 2 and two inches of snow on the ground, 
was it not rather late for him to be here? Perhaps some 
of your readers may have had a like experience. [If so, 
will they tell us of it? Afterward we started a flock of 
quail in a field, and as they rose wild we got but one. 
We followed them, and after a half hour or more Zip 
pointed on a brush heap that we had been tramping over 
for some time. Nothing came out, so J, C. C. put his 
hand under, and after feeling around for some time 
brought out a live quail in as perfect health as ever. He 
was not wounded and J. C. ©. will probably keep him and 
try to mate him in the spring. We managed to get home 
at night half frozen, with one rabbit, three partridges and 
seven quail. The bag was not large, but the experience 
and enjoyment of the same were.—COHANNET. 


DEER AND GEESE IN DAKOTA,—Bismarck, Dak., Noy. 18. 
We have the most charming weather imaginable, bright 
and beautiful, without a speck of snow; and yet I see any 
number of deer hanging at the market places. Usually 
we wait for snow to track, but the deer are plentiful this 
year. A friend of mine killed two this morning, just two 
miles from town, Riding out six miles, a few evenings 
ago, my wife and I saw two by the side of the road within 
50yds. They allowed us to pass without seeming frightened. 
Two miles further we saw three more coming toward us, 
playing and skipping like lambs, They stopped just 


seventy steps away; I had occasion to pep it a few days 
after. I have done but little hunting this fall. Wentout 
a few mornings, getting back at 9 o’clock. I killed 


eese, twenty-five in one morning. That same 
morning I had twenty-one shells misfire; they were loaded 
last year and had lainin adamp place. More than this, 
another shooter was ina pit 40yds. west of me, the geese 
came from the west, and he often shot at and turned them 
away from me. Had my shells been good, with no one 
to interfere, I think I could have killed seventy-five or 
ahundred. I had hoped that some of the gentlemen who 
come out here would write you of it; but so far I have 
not heard from them, I know one party who killed nearly 
300 geese, another 600. They should report. I write these 
letters to let sportsmen know what is here,—W-. H, WILL- 
IAMSON. 


seventy 


ATHENS, Pa,—Most of the gun club were out on Thanks- 
giving Day after grouse and rabbits, hut the heayy snow 
which fell all day made game bags very light. A great 
many grouse have been brought to market, which shows 
they have been plenty in the woods, Few quail have 
been killed. Squirrels, unusually plenty on the 1st of 
Sept., seem to have disappeared by the last of that 
month as. quickly as they came. Rabbits are getting 
scarcer than ferrets, and one or the other will ‘‘have to 
go.” The deer hunters in Sullivan county, Pa., are hav- 
ing good success. Sam Lee returned on the 20th Nov. 
from a week’s hunt, having killed three deer, J. Struble 
and Jesse Barber left for the same place on the 18th. Ely 
Srey, and R. Watkins started for Potter county on the 
15th Nov. They will stop at Fred Martin’s camp on the 
East Fork Sinnemohoning, and there will be yenison in 
market when the temn.—P. 


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NotTEs FRoM Utica.—Central New York hunters are 
having a good deal of sport this fallin rabbit shooting. 
Technically speaking, it would have been well to have 
said ‘‘hare sbooting,” for the species L. americanus is the 
most plentiful in this portion of the State, although it is 
said that afew of the genuine rabbits, a much smaller 
species, are found in some parts of Schenectady county, 
A party of Uticans left the city at 5:30 A. M. via the Utica 
& Black River Railroad, one day this week, visited the 
ea above Remsen in this county and returned at 10 
o'clock that night with fifteen as plump hares as one often 
sees. A few days before that a party from this city killed 
fourteen hares and two grouse during half a day’s shoot- 
ing in the same locality. Good hunting is also to be had 
above the village of Grant, Herkimer county, in the 
swamps near the West Canada Creek. A few hares yet 
remain in the Oriskany swamp, some six or eight miles 
west of Utica, but probably not more than one could be 
found there now, where ten yearsago there were fifty. 
Almost anywhere on the outskirts of the Adirondack 
wilderness hares are now to be found in great numbers. 
Portsa (Utica, N. Y., Dec, 4). 


NorTH CAROLINA GAMm,—New York, Noy, 30,—I haye 
just returned from a shooting trip in eastern North Caro- 
lina. I found quail rather scarce and had bad weather, 
but still had fair sport. The early heavy rains flooded 
the low lands and the early broods suffered, very few 
escaping. We had to leave many bevies on account 
of their small size. The season in North Carolina is 
entirely too long, from Nov, 1 to April 1, and the darkies 
trap the quail terribly. The most birds were found where 
the owners of the plantations were in the habit.of shoot- 
ing and were sportsmen, What I mean by that is, where 
they looked after the welfare of the birds, not allowing 
their dogs to run loose and break up the nests, and not 
allowing trapping. I find, as a rule, that the sportsmen 
there obey the game laws better than with us. There is 
no Sunday shooting, no pot shots on the ground, no shoot- 
ing for numbers, no lark or blackbird shooting; but 
when they want a few quail for themselves or a friend, 
they kill them in good style and then quit,—W. HoLBEr- 
TON. 


BEAR KILLING WITH SMALL SHOT.—Parry Sound, Ont. 
—Killing a bear with small shot is undoubtedly a rare 
occurrence, nevertheless it’s a fact, Two or three years 
ago a bear was killed about a mile from this village by a 
young man with a gun charged with small shot. It was 
some time in the month of November. Two young* men 
were coming home one Saturday evening from a lumber 
camp. They were scampering through the woods trying 
to get out to the main road, and while serambling over a 
fallen hemlock tree a large black bear made out from 
under the hemlock turn up, where he was making up his 
den for the winter. Without a whisper of surprise or 
inquiry, Kirkland planted the charges of both barrels into 
bruin’s hump ribs, and in ten minutes that bear was as 
dead as lead could make him.—CABERFEIGH. 


INDEBTED TO FOREST AND STREAM,—Kent’s Hill, Me.—_I 
had a magnificent time while in northern Maine; was 
gone a month and had the good forttime to sheot one 
moose and two caribou and a large number of grouse. I 
owe all of this fall’s grand hunting trip to your excellent 
paper, which Ihave read constantly for over a year. For 
over twenty years past I had not used a gun or fishing 
rod. <A year ago I bought both and all the necessary out- 
fit, together with a fine rowbcat, and have used them 
more or less every Saturday during the year, and nearly 
all my vacations. Ihave been doubly paid for the outlay 
in health, not to say anything about the pleasure. Again 
Iam thankful to the Forest anp STREAM for it all, and 
wish every teacher in the country would enjoy the same. 


VIRGINIA,—Game notes from the Petersburg Jndex- 
Appeal of Noy. 19: Partridges are said to be more 
Spaurane than they have been for years, and huntsmen 
are having a fine time shooting them, Congressman 
Haminer, of Philadelphia, with a select party of friends, 
passed through Petersburg yesterday en route for Weldon, 
where they will spend some days hunting for partridges 
in that section. The party will be the genests of Major T. 
L. Emory and Mr. H. J, Pope. Master James Bruce, aged 
fourteen years, son of Mr. §, D, Bruce, of Chesterfield 
county,a few days ago killed three wild turkeys ata 
single shot, and wounded the fourth, which was captured 
by another party a short distance off. Who can beat 
this? 


A SHOT FROM THE DoorsTEP.—Atlanticville, L,. L—I 
think that. there are more quail this season than I have 
known in years, Several large bags haye been made; 32 
on the first day's shooting and several other like bags 
have been made. The other morning, when kindling a 
fire, I chanced to look out of the window, and saw near 
the barn, 80 yards distant, a bevy of quail. Being in my 
night shirt I did not know what to do, but on second 
thought jumped for my old Parker and a couple of 
cartridges, carefully opened the door and stepped out on 
the step. The flee started to fly, but [brought down 
two, This was the first shot at quail l ever made in my 
night shirt,—H, A, JACKSON, 


Snow GEESE on Lone IsLanp.—Atlanticville, L. L., 
Dec, 3.—A flock of white geese flew within a few rods of 
me to-day. I think theynumbered thirty. Please inform 
me what geese they are and if often seen so far south,— 
OLp GUNNER. [No doubt snow geese (Chen hyperboreus), 
the ‘white brant” of the Western States; not uncommon 
on this coast, but for several vears past large flocks are 
reported to have wintered at the mouth of the Delaware 
River. Rarely observed on Long Island coast, though we 
have seen occasional specimens from there. Two snow 
geese were seen in company with a single Canada goose 
at Cold Spring Harbor, on the north shore, on Tuesday 
last, and we have heard of several others having been 
seen near that place. | 


A PENNSYLVANIA PUZZLE.—Leechburg, Pa., Nov. 22,— 
Editor Forest and Stream: In a late issue of FOREST 
AND STREAM you pare a list of game laws of Pennsylvania, 
in which the killing of deer is made lawful for fifteen 
days after the season has closed for having them in pos- 
session. Iam aware of the fact that our pamphlet laws 
read that way, but what are we to understand by it? If 
we can kill deer to the 15th of Dec., cam we not have pos- 
session of them as well?—CLARION, 


DEC. 9, 1886,] 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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Missouri,—Golden City, Mo., Nov. 29,—All kinds of 
ue are scarce in this part of southwestern Missouri. 

rairie chickens have bunched and are very wild. A few 
snipe were killed this fall, but the spring is the best time 
for them here, A party of four, myself included, took a 
day’s hunt on Thanksgiving. We only bagged eighteen 
quail and three rabbits, but this poor showing was partly 
ane to bad shooting. Six good coveys were found, all of 
which were in thick brush along the small runs or 
branches, where it was almost impossible to hit them. 
No ducks so far, where last fall at this time every pond 
and stream was filled with them. Much game was killed 
out of season or the shooting would be better now.—R. A. 


VIRGINIA.—New Castle, Craig Co., December.—Quail 
and grouse (generally known here as partridges and 
pheasants) are more plentiful in this section of Virginia 
this season than they have been for several years, We 
also haye some deer and wild turkeys. This place is 
about 21 miles from Eagle Rocks, on the Richmond and 
Alleghany KR. R., and about the same distance from 
Salem, on the Norfolk and Western. Conveyances may 
be procured at either place.—C. N. H. 


SNIPE ON Bonnets.—A Long Island gunner shot in the 
months of July, August, September and October, more 
than 8,000 snipe for milliners; about 500 of them were 
large snipe.—OLD GUNNER. 


At Rrpiroor Lake, Tennessee, duck shooting is re- 
pened to be *‘great guns.” Two Louisville sportsmen 
gged 160 ducks there one day last week, 


BAY Rives, L. I., Noy. 5, 1886, 
U_S. Oartridge Co., Lowell, Muss.; 

GENTLEMEN—I feel duty bound to you to express my entire satis- 
faction with your Climax shells. I haye given them a most severe 
test, anc find them superior to any other many respecis. They 
can be loaded over at least six times, and still the gas cannot 
escape, the pores of the case remaining fim and solid, while the 
most severe wetting does not swell the paper in the least, Any 
man that knows what a good shell is will look no further for a 
better shell after using your shell one day. I shall use them here- 
after in preference to any other, If this is of any use to a in any 
way, you are at liberty to use itin any way youlike Hoping that 
it may further the interest of your Climax among shooters, I re- 
main Yours truly, 

[Adv.] (Signed) 


Sea and Liver Hishing. 


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FH. M. HAMuS, 


SPLICED RODS AND FERRULES. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

When ‘*Woodcraft” was published I purchased a copy. 
When “Canoe and Boat Building” came out I again 
bought. I now have lying on my desk as I write a copy 
of “The American Salmon Fisherman,” The perusal of 
it is just finished, and I cannot resist the temptation to 
send you a few lines. JI hardly feel able to pen the high 
praise of which I feel the work to be worthy. Ido, how- 
ever, desire to enroll myself among those who heartily 
indorse the principles and views Mr. Wells so aptly and 
concisely presents to his readers. 

The missionary of the spliced rod sect pleased me much. 
I once, from my early reading, preached from that text; 
but a few trials and the ancient spliced-rot propaganda 
fell from grace, never with me to be resurrected. Pages 
38-9 I read with close attention, and really thought there 
might be an opportunity to suggest something that had 
been overlooked; but on page 44 I found the very point 

had in mind, the ‘‘capped ferrule.” 

Our little cotorie of —, well, fishermen since they fish, 
have for a number of years used the short, close-fitted, 
straight, German silver capped ferrule. We have, how- 
ever, been accustomed to ream out the upper end so that 
the inside up to the straight part of the ferrule would 
present a surface slightly tapering, having a thickness at 
the edge agreeable to the size of the winding silk. We 
were thus enabled to leave the ferrule with the second 
piece nearly the same diameter as the butt piece at its en- 
trance to the female ferrule. Thus we thought, retainirg 
the full strength of the wood, having no weak spot or 
shoulder at the joint. The male ferrule is then fitted at 
the lower end with a thin circular bit of metal just right 
to solder on its inside. The wood fitted snugly to the inside 
shape, coated with a mixture of cutsheliac and whitelead 
and the ferrule carefully forced on. Thefemale ferrule is 
put on in a like manner until it reaches its proper limit, 
which is marked on the rod, Another disc of metal or 
even of heayy paper is then forced down the inside to 
cover the exposed end of butt length. We think by this 
course we get our ferrules on pretty nearly waterproof, I 
have never known a well fitted one on properly seasoned 
wood to start. 

The guides we use are essentially the same as those pic- 
tured by Mr. Wells, except that we discard the piece of 
metal between the two rings, retaining the two pieces at 
the end, which are soldered on a little below the inside 
surface of the ring and flush with its bottom. On heavy 
rods, where large wire is used, the under side is sometimes 
burred out to fit the round of the rod. 

That a proper rod should have a casting capacity of five 
or five and one-half times its length was entirely new to 
me, I remembered, however, that some of my friends 
had made casts of about 60ft. with a rod 103 or 11ft. long, 
That was about their limit, I think. 

For some years I have been using a rod of 9ft., 27in. 
joints, gin. at the first joint, and tapering jin. for each 
9in. of length. It seems to combine about all the com- 
forts that can be got into one rod. Easy of transporta- 
tion, handles a bait well, and with a line slightly heavier 
than would perhaps be selected for fine fly-fishing, and 
throws a fly well toward the rule given. I have been 
able to cast with a fair degree of accuracy and ease from 
40 to 45ft. So my own experience, as | now remember 
and apply, seems to corroborate the rule given.. 

Thave really run out more line than I thought the reel 
held, but there seemed no proper landing in the pool 
where I rose the subject, so I perforce.ran on. Before 
closing I wish to assure you of the i Sareea of myself 
and many others, ef the good work being done by the 
publication of such instructive wholesome literature as 

e works I have mentioned are a typeof, Worthy of 


ae 


the highest praise are those talented gentlemen who 
have opened the volumes of their experience for the 
benefit and education of their more ignorant fellow 
sportsmen, 

From, Mr. Stephens I learned to build a canoe of light 
weight, forty-five pounds, which floated the skipper, his 
companion and duitie safely and comfortably. When in 
the woods ‘*Woodcraft” is constantly in mind, while on 
the bow of the canoe appears the name ‘‘Nessmuk,” From 
him I learned to build a comfortable camp, From him 
I learned to make a proper night fire and to cook a plain 
dinner in the woods. LI learned that to go light was to 
double the pleasure. Our canoe, tent, provisions and other 
duffle, will weigh less than ninety pounds, This for aten 
days trip. I hope ere long to feel the canoe once more 
respond to the stroke of my paddle; to smell the sweet 
wood of our camp-fire; to even rest myself on the odor- 
ous bed of browse, and gaze at its evanescent flickerings 
through the open front of a Nessmuk shanty tent, 

RHODY. — 

PROVIDENCE, R. I. 


SENSIBILITY OF FisHus TO PAin.—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: Your correspondents seem to think that fish are 
insensible to pain because, after haying a hook broken in 
their mouths, or a slice cut from them, they take the bait 
again. I do not think it by any means proven. Would 
a sufferer from tooth-ache, if hungry, refuse to satisfy 
his hunger because it pained him? Should he be deemed 
insensible to pain for s0 doing? Is the moth also insensi- 
ble to pain because, having flown into the flame, it 
straightway returns to destruction? Instinct is very 

owerful, and there is no reasoning from cause to effect. 

he instinct of fish moves them principally in three 
directions, viz., to seek food, safety, and the cere Aon 
of their species, and they will go to any length in the ac- 
complishment of these objects. The instinct of fish over- 
rides suffering, and inipels them to seize the food regard- 
less of broken hook or mutilation. I do not believe 
fish or animal can be deprived of its natural habitat 
without more or less suffering. It may be that some fish 
are more sensitive to pain than others. Not all persons 
are alike sensitive to pain, It will not do to generalize 
too broadly. It would seem impossible for fish to show 
suffering more plainly than they do when taken from 
their home. Give the coup de grace to a fish with a knife 
or club, and what could show suffering more evidently 
than the death tattoo with its tail. I am not inveighing 
against the sport of fishing, I am as fond of it as any 
one, and perhaps have done as much of it as the average 
correspondent, but I do not believe in giving needless 
pain, and I believe in taking the benefit of a doubt—and 
giving it to the fish. Can any one be certain that fish do 
not suffer pain? Assuredly not. Then how much better 
to assume that they do, and inflict as little as possible. Is 
it not more noble and gentlemanly ?—O. O, §, 


For POLLUTING THE WaATERS.—On Friday last Capt. 
James Keyes, of the tug F'. Dassori, and Capt. James 
Ellis, of the tug Three Brothers, were fined $50 each in 
Weschester Co., N. Y., for violating the law forbidding 
dumping refuse on oyster beds. The offenses were com- 
mitted in Long Island Sound, near Execution Light. Both 
men were employed by the Street Cleaning Department of 
the City of New York, and to save time and expense 
dumped their load where most convenient to themselves, 
thinking they might escape as heretofore. They pleaded 
guilty by advice of counsel or the fines might have been 
heavier. Fish Commissioner Blackford is naturally much 
pleased at the result of these cases, believing that the 
heavy fines imposed will have a beneficial effect in pre- 
venting the recurrence of such offenses as those committed. 
The city’s garbage carriers haven’t been any too particular 
in the past as to how and where they dump their filthy 
loads, and the result has been the destruction of several 
good oyster beds which were in a high state of culti- 
vation, as well as yaluable natural beds. Commissioner 
Blackford has been after this class of offenders for some 
time, and is in earnest in hisintention to stop the violation 
of the law of which oystermen haye been complaining 
for some time. State Oyster Protector Mersereau was 
instrumental in obtaining the arrest of the two offending 
captains, and in obtaining such evidence as would have 
made their conviction a certainty in case it went to trial. 


THE FisH LAws oF ARKANSAS.—Pine Bluff, Ark., Dec. 
4,—Hditor Forest and Stream: Our State has been far 
behind in protecting fish and game, and although we have 
some Jaws on the subject, they are not enforced. Now 
that the Governor has reorganized the Fish Commission, 
we hope for improvement, The president of the new 
board, Mr. H. H. Rottaken, is well known as an advocate 
of protection, and as a member of the old board he has 
done what he could to this end. The Legislature makes 
no appropriation for the Fish Commission, as it should, 
and the Commissioners, while serving the State for noth- 
ing, have to bear all the expenses of travel, stationery, 
etc., incurred in thes work. At the last session of the 
Legislature a protective law was passed at the urgent 
request of Mr. Rottaken, but we need means to enforce it. 
There is room yet for more stringent laws to protect the 
State’s property in fish and game, and also for something 
to be done in the way of increasing our fish supply. There 
is no reason why Arkansas should not adopt what has 
been found so beneficial in other States, unless the 
change would interfere with the notions of men who 
have always speared fish on the spawning beds and killed 
birds in the nesting season,—STRAW HAT. 


A Game CatrisH.—Hditor Forest and Stream: In 
your last issue ‘‘Homerus” writes of the channel catfish 
as a valuable fish for introduction as food and game. My 
attention was first called to this fish, in print, by ‘‘Cyrto- 
nyx,” in your issue of March 25, 1886, and on searching 
the angling books find no mention of it. Some years ago 
I took this fish in western waters, and wish to bear testi- 
mony in its favor. What your correspondents say of its 
merits is true, and it is deserying attention from the Fish 
Commissioners.—G, N. 


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CARP AND CATFISH IN CALIFORNIA.—The San 
Francisco Bulletin says: There are two or three kinds of fish 
which have been introduced in this State of nospecial value. 
The carpis one of these. Hvery few months someone fur 
nishes a tong dissertation on the value of the carp as an edi- 
ble fish. These essays may he inspired by those who have 
carp ponds to sell or young fish for stocking ponds. Years 
ago this journal suggested that the propagation of carp 
would result in ese One ne There is not the least dif- 
ficulty in breeding the fish. The difficulty is in eating it, 
Of all edible fish this is of the poorest quality. In California 
where the best fish in the world are found in both fresh an 
salt water, there is no need of stocking any water with carp. 
Itis essentially a mud fish, hybernating fora part of the 
Year, and never Cor DE HL lye soe by any known _ process 
of cooking. The late Senator Miller, of this State, who tried 
thoroughly the experiment of breeding carp at his home- 
stead in Napa, found as the result of his experiments that 
while there was no trouble in propagating the fish, it was 
wholly undesirable for edible purposes. He had ordered. it 
cooked in all known ways, had followed the German methods 
had smothered the fish in all sorts of condiments, but could 
make nothing palatable of it. Then he drew the waterfrom 
his ponds in order to exterminate the carp, but they went 
into the mud and refused to quit. Days after the water was 
all out of the ponds they could be turned out of the mud as 
lively as ever. If no other fish could be obtained it might be 
just possible to tolerate the carp. But when salmon, rock- 
fish, smelts and fifty other sorts of delicious salt-water fish 
can be had, with brook trout from nearly every running 
stream, the dropping down from these fish to carp is like 
dropping down from canvasback ducks to mud hens. There 
was also the catfish, which was introduced with a consider- 
able flourish. This fish abounds in nearly all Western 
waters, and is rated among the lowest of all edible fish. A 
large proportion of people living contiguous to Western 
rivers never touch this fish. It is almost impossible to make 
the trout and the catfish livein the same waters. Hiven in 
the clear waters of the Upper Mississippi, whither catfish 
have gone from the muddy waters below, there are no trout, — 
or not enough for mention. It was said that an especially 
goed variety of the catfish was introduced into our own 
waters, a variety quite above the ordinary quality so common 
in Western waters. But it turned out to be the muddy- 
water fish, sluggish, coarse and suggestive always of coun- 
tries afflicted with chills and fever. Neither the catfish nor 
the carp are entitled to rank among desirable fish for the 
waters of this coast. Where trout are propagated in small 
brooks with as much ease as chickens are raised in coops, it 
would seem the more undesirable to take any more special 
pains to produce fish of such doubtful quality that few 
people want them at. any price. 


EISHCULTURE IN SCOTLAND.—We have a circular 
from the Howietown Fishery, Stirling, which records the 
successful exportation of 200,000 salmon eggs to New Zea- 
land and 100,000 Lochleyen trout eggg¢s to Newfoundland 
last season. The landlocked salmon from Maine have 
thriyen and will spawn next spring. The rainbow trout 
have not grown as rapidly asthe Lochleven, The prices of 
eggs perthousand are: Lochleven, $5; brown trout, $5; Ameri- 
can brook trout (fontinalis}, $7.50. The prices for fry are 
just double these figures. For foreign shipment the price 
varies, being greater for boxes of 15,000 and less when sent in 
lots of 100,000, A history of the fishery, with 197 cuts, has 
been published, 


FISHERIES OF HOLLAND.—We have the report of the 
Fish Commission of Holland for 1885. Heer J, Drabbe has 
resigned from the commission and Heer Jhr, J. L. C. orn ne 
van Meerdervoort has been appointed to succeed him. The 
commisson has built a new vessel for their service, called 
the Albatross, which has been very satisfactory, The catch 
of the boat fishermen has been very good during the past 
year. Mr. C. J. Bottemanne, well known to our fisheultur- 
ists, is still the superintendent of the fisheries, and to his 
kindness we are indebted for many favors. Much attention 
is given to the capture and marketing of fishes in Holland, 
and but little to fishculture. : 


SMELTS AND LOBSTERS.—Cold Spring Harbor, L. L., 
Dec. 4,—Smelts have been caught here lately by Mr. Charles 
Dole, and are the first ever taken in the harbor. Itis just 
three years since the first planting was made here from the 
hatchery of the Fish Commission. Young lobsters planted 
here last spring by Superintendent Mather have been taken 
by oystermen on the oyster beds. Yhen planted the lobsters 
were fin, long and now they are over 3in, in length. The 
popularity of fisheulture in salt water is prowl. Lobsters 
disappeared from this portion of Long Island Sound some 
years ago.—New York Times. 


THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION.—The Governor has 
recently appointed as Fish Commissioners the followin 

entlemen, all of Little Rock: H.H. Rottaken, Pres.; J. 

lalloway and W. B. Worthen, The president is a member 
of the old board and is re-appointed. 


Che Kennel. 


FIXTURES. 


DOG SHOWS. 


Dec. 15 to 17.—Second Annual Dog Show of the Western Connec- 
ticut Poultry Association. Frank D. Hallett, Superintendent, 
Winsted, Conn. Entries close Dee. 4. 

January, 1887.—Bench Show of Poultry and Pet Stock Associ- 
ation, at Adams, Mass. W. EF. Davis, Secretary, 

Jan. 17 to 21, 1887.—Ohio State Poultry, Pigcon and Pet Stock 
W. &. Kuell, Superintend- 


Association Dog Show, Columbus, O. 


ent, Columbus, O. 
March 29 to ae 1, 1887—Inaugural Bench Show of Rhode 
Island Kennel Club, Providence, R. I. N. Seabury, Secretary, 


Box 1333, Providence. 
April 5 to 8, 1887.—Third Annual Show of New Hngland Kennel 
Club, Boston, F.L.. Weston, Secretary, Hotel Boylston, Boston, 


Mass. 
April 12 to 15, 1887.—Thirteenth Annual Dog Show of the Western 
Pennsylvania Pouliry Society, at Pittsburgh, Pa. C. B. Hlben, 


Secretary. 
i FIELD TRIALS. 


Dec. 13. —Kighth Annual Field Trials of the National Field Trials 
Club, at Grand Junction, Tenn. . : 

Dec. 14.—Inaugural Field Trials of the Texas Field Trials Club. 
For members only. John Ff. Sharp, Secretary, Marshall, Tex. 

Feb. 15, 1887.—Inaugural Trials of Tennessee Sportsmen's Associ- 
ation. Entries close Jan. 10. R. M. Dudley, Secretary, No. 84 
Broad street, Nashville, Tenn. 


A. K. R.—SPECIAL- NOTICE. 

ee AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 

of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month, Entries close on the Ist, Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed. 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1,50. Address “American Kennel Register,” P, O. Box 2832, New 
York, Number of entries already printed 4211, 


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8388 FOREST AND STREAM. Tbe. 9, 1888, 


THE EASTERN FIELD TRIALS. 


N Saturday, Noy. 27, after the finish of the Derby, the 
Q) Pointer Stake was commenced, There were thirty-five 
nominations, twenty-three of which filled, all but one of 
them.starting, A list of them was published last week. At 
the inangural trials of the club on Robins Island, in 1879, 
there were twenty nominations for the All-Aged Stake, fifteen 
of which started, three of them being pointers. The next 
year six pointers started, and in 1881] there werefour. In 
1882 there were six and the next year there were eighteen, 
In 1884 the Pointer Stake was inaugurated with twenty 
nominations, sixteen of them starting, Last year there were 
twenty-two nominations, with eighteen starters. Taken as 
a whole, the work of the pointers this year would compare 
tayorably with that of last. year, although none of the heats 
were so brilliant as some that were run then. The winner 
turned up in Robert le Diable, who has proved himself to 
be an excellent field dog, tunning through his heats in capi- 
tal form and maintaining his pace throughout in a manner 
that elicited hearty praise from all who sawhim. Prince, 
- the runner up, also showed up a capital fielder. He divided 
third with Bang Bang who ran well, but not nearly up to 
_his form of last year. Many of the others did good work as 
the minutes of running will show. 


SWEEP AND MALITH, 


After the finish of the Derby lunch was served in the large 
barn of the Model Farm, and at 12;19 the first brace in the 
Pointer Stake was put down in the ee grass field south of 
the barn. Sweep is a large black dog with only a fair 
amount of Speed. He moves rather heavily and carries his 
head low; he was handled by W. Seager of Sewickly, Pa. 
Malite is a neat looking little bitch, not yery fast, but with 
an easy way of going. She showed somestyle when on game, 
but the heat was short and there was not much opportunity 
to form an opinion as to her merit. She was handled by H, 
H, Haight. After a spin in the open they were taken through 
the woods to a stubble field, where Malite made a very pretty 
point, facing in to a bevy that lay just in front of the horses, 
Sweep came round, and refusing to back got too close and 
scored a flush on part of the bevy, and as we went on he put 
up the remainder at the corner of the fence. We then went 
into the woods after them and Sweep made a point to a 
Single, but spoiled it all by moving up and scoring another 
flush. They were then ordered up and the heat was awarded 
to Malite; down fifteen minutes, 


JETSAM AND TAMMANY, 


Jetsam is rather a nice looking black bitch, with an easy 
way of going with considerable speed, and is quite stylish 
when on game. She was handled by Seager. Tammany, 
handled by John White, was looking better than we have 
ever seen him, and, during the short time he was down, he 
appeared to have lost none of his speed, They were given a 
tro in the open, when both went as well as the nature of 
the ground would permit. Working out some sedge where a 
bird or two had been marked, Jetsam found one and made a 
stylish point, and Seager to order put up the bird, but did 
not shoot, as it went over thé judges. We then turned back 
into the woods after the remainder of the bevy. Tam was 
the first to find, making a good point, and drawing. on and 
locating his bird very nicely as his handler cameup. The 
bird was flushed to order and missed by White. Tam soon 
had another one fast, and Jet,came up, refused to back, and 
as she went by Tam he moyed on and the bird flushed near 
them. A little further on Tam pointed another one in fine 
style, and Jet again refused to back, went in front of him, 
and scored a flush. his ended the heat, with Tammany the 
winner. Down eighteen minutes, 

20BERT LE DIABLE AND RICHMOND, 


Robert is well-known as a bench show winner. He was in 
capital condition and looked much better than when in show 
form. He went well, moving better and faster than we 
thought him capable of doing, He was handled by Haight. 
Richmond is a nice looking little dog with quite a turn of 
ppeed. He was handled by Short. They were put down in 
the stubble field where the last brace started and worked 
down toa run, and then following down we crossed to a 
stubble near the house and then turned down to a branch 
and worked up a short distance, when the spectators flushed 
a bevy on the hill above us, und they settled a short distance 
beyond us, where Robert made a point and soon after one 
flushed behind him, He then went on and swinging round 
pointed just as the bird flushed. Richmond then pointed 
and Robert backed him. Both soon went on and roaded and 
pete once or twice, evidently on running birds but they 
‘ailed to locate them. They were then taken across the 
branch where part ot the bevy had been marked down, and 
Richmond pointed a single that Short, to order. flushed, 
when two more got up. Robert then came round and pointed 
where they rosefrom, Wethen crossed back and went through 
the pin_s, down to the creek, where Robert made a point at 
the bridge and drew on, but Richmond, some fifty yards 
to the left of him, pinned the bevy that he was evidently 
trailing, Short, to order, put them up, and winged one that 
was not found. Pollowing them up Robert made a grand 
point to a single, that Haight, to order, flashed and missed. 
Richmond then made a point and Robert. backed him, but 
he drew on as Short went ahead and could make nothing of 
it. A short distance further on he found the winged bird 
and pointed it nicely. Richmond then made a point and 
Robert backed him, but nothing was found. We then 
turned up the creek across the road, where Robert made a 
joint to a beyy, and Richmond backed him. Rebert then 
drew on and located them nicely, Haight, to order, put up 
the birds and missed with both barrels. Following them 
up Richmond pointed an instant and then drew on and 
flushed the bird. Meantime Robert made a point, and 
Haight, to order, fiushed and killed one with his second 
barrel, and Robert retrieved it. We then turned back where 
birds had been marked down, Both pointed larks, and soon 
aiter Richmond canght scent of a bird but did not locate it 
and it got up behind him. Then in a thicket Richmond halt 
pointed and moyed on, when Robert went ahead and made 
an undecided point just as the bird flushed wild. We then 
crossed the creek and beat out some tall weeds, where Rich- 
mond flushed one, and soon after he pointed a bevy that 
Short flushed to order. <A little further on he made a false 
point and Robert backed him. Then in a thicket, Robert 

ointed and almost at the’same time Richmond also pointed. 
Short put up the bird to order and missed it. The judges 
then compared notes and awarded the heat to Robert le 
Diable. Down one hour and twenty-six minutes. Richmond 
appeared to be off im nose. Wesaw him run at Canton two 
years ago, where he did much better work. 


' FLASH R. AND NICK OF NASO. 

Flash was not up to heform of last year. Family cares have 
sobered her down and reduced her speed. She went fairly 
well, however, and did some good work. She was handled 
by Haight. Nick was imported last spring. For a first sea- 
son dog he showed up remarkably well. He has quite a 
turn of speed, is stylish and gamy when on point and ap- 
pears to have a capital nose, He does not move quite s0 
easy and level as Flash, but was ahead of herin speed and 
range. He was handled by John Lewis. They were put 
down on a grass field and given a spin and then worked back 
to the thicket where the last brace were taken up, Nick got 
the first point, which Flash at once honored. Lewis flushed 
the bird, which flew over the judges and wes not shot at. 
Flash then madea point and Nick backed her, and Haight 
to order put up the bird. We then turned into the woods, 
where Nick made an elegant Rois and as Lewis. went ahead 
to flush be drew on andthe bird got up, Soon after Nick, 
just im front of the horses, whirled on a gamy point 


by John Vail. 


to a bird that flushed a second later. 
very well done. A few minutes later he pinned another one 
and Flash backed him, Lewis to order flushed the bird, and 
by mistake killed it, Nick was ordered to retrieve, but 
Lewis remarked that “the was not that kind of a dog,’’ and 
gathered the bird himself, We then beat through the woods 
to the Snow farm, where Flash made a point, and Nick 
coming up above her flushed one and stopped. Flash held 
her point and Haight to order put up a bevy and killed one 
that Flash retrieved fairly well, Nick then made a point 

and as Flash came up she was stopped by order, Lewis wen 

in to put up the bird, when Nick drew on toward Flash and 
again pointed, Lewis claimed that he was backing Flash, 
and started on, and the bird got up under his feet. We then 
turned into the woods, where Flash got in two nice points 
in quick succession, and birds were flushed to order each 
time, Nick then poinoed and drew on in beautiful style 
and located his bird nicely; Lewis put up the bird, and the 
heat was ended with Nick the winner. Down thirty-six 
minutes. 

DIXIE AND DON’S DOT. 


Dixie is a large, rather heavy moving dog with no 
tentions to speed and with but little style. 


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He was handled 
Don’s Dot is of medium size and moves fairly 
well. He shows considerable style on point, but is also slow. 
He was handled by Short. After quite a walk, during which 
not much ground was covered by the dogs, Dot finally made 
a point and Dixie backed him. The porn proved to be barren. 
of result, however, except to somewhat relieve the monotony 
of the proceedings, Soon after Dot got in another point that 
looked a little more like business, and Dixie backed an 
instant and then moved up, when Dot drew on a few steps 
and again pointed, and as Short went up to him he drey on 
afew yards and located a beyy very nicely. Short put them 
up and killed one that Dot retrieved well. Following the 
birds, which settled along a branch, Dixie scored a flush, and 
a little further on he made a very undecided point, and a few 
seconds later a bird got up in front of him. e then turned 
into some woods, where Dot made a nice point to a single 
that Short flushed to order. This ended the heat with Don’s 
Dot the winner, Down twenty-six minutes. This finished 
the work for the week, There was time enough to run off 
two or three more heats, but none of the other dogs were at 
hand, only five brace haying heen ordered out, as it was 
thought that this would be sufficient for the day, 


MONDAY. 


KRUPP AND PRINCE, 


On Monday fmorning an early start was made and we 
drove to the adjoining town of Progress to the large open 
fields where a portion of the trials were run two years ago, 
Mr. T. M. Aldrich, who had leased the grounds, reported 
birds plenty, and we found them so, raising some twenty 
bevies during the day, but from some cause we failed to get 
much satisfactory work on them, and only seyen heats and 
part of another were run. ‘The day promised well, and, with 
the exception of a high wind a portion of the time, there was 
no apparent reason to account for the inferior work that was 
done. The dogs were put down at half-past 8 in a large field 
of stubble. Krupp is of medium size, very moderate in 
speed, and with not much style. He was handled by W, B. 
Stafford, of Trenton, Tenn. Prince is a large, fairly well- 
formed dog, rather an easy mover and with a fair amount of 
speed. He shows some style, but carries his head too low. 
He was handled by J, M. Whaite, of Newton, N.C. After 

oing a short distance Krupp challenged and then roaded 
sown wind into a bevy and flushed them. Leaving our 
horses we followed them into some woods, where Prince 
pointed and Krupp backed him. Prince then drew a few 
steps and again pointed. Kinpp went up to him, drew 
ahead and stole the point. Judge Orth, with blood in his eye, 
took the gun, and, flushing the bird, blazed away and brought 
it down. The dogs failed to findit, but the judge got his 
meat, for Col. Leach went straight to it and fetmievcd it in 
fine style, Prince then made a good point to a single that 
flushed itself a few seconds later, and as the judges came 
toward the dog two or three more got up. We then beat out 
considerable ground in the woods, Prince going nicely and 
ranging well, while Krupp was trotting round without 
apparent aim. Finally Princestarted a hare and went for it 
at his best speed, giving tongue. Krupp saw the race and 
showed up fairly fast as he disappeared in the distance. 
They soon returned, and again mounting our horses we 
turned toward some sedge, where Prince pointed and roaded 
a short distance and wanted to go over the fence, but was 
ordered back. He knew what he was about, however, for 
when, after taking quite a turn, we came back there on the 
other side of the fence, one flushed near Prince, and as he 
went on another one got up wild and was dropped by order, 
The judges then came up and the remainder of the bevy 
went. Judge Orth’s bird was then thrown for Prince to 
retrieve, but he brought 16 only part way and creeped it, 
They were then ordered up and the heat was awarded to 
Down forty-two minutes. 


DRESS AND DUKE OF BERGEN, 


Dress is anicely put together little bitch, rather cobby 
built, with more speed than her appearance warrants. She 
moves easily and is a wide ranger, She was handled by 
Haight. Duke of Bergen is well known. He came out in 
better form than we haye ever seen him. He was handled 
by Imke White. They were put down in the same stubble 
near where the last brace started. In speed and range they 
were about equal, Beating out the stubble we swung over 
the hill and worked out considerable grcund without a find, 
Coming to the head of a run both pointed at nearly the 
same instant, with the advantage just a trifle in favor of 
Dress. Duke soon moved on into a thicket and a large bevy 
fiushed near him. Jt was very thick and we could not see 
whether he was to blameornot. Following the birds ges 
some scattered pines Duke made a point and Dress backec 
him, but they soon moved on and Dress went to the edge of 
a wheat field, a few yards beyond, and made a nice point and 
Duke backed her, the bird going as Haight came up. Both 
then got a point at very nearly the same time to a bird that 
went as the handlers came up, and Haight missed it. We 
then went around the wheat field and worked down another 
run to a branch where Duke made a point and almost at the 
instant Dressalso pointed the same bird. White flushing them 
to order scored a miss. Crossing the branch into some pines, 
both dogs alternately pointed, backed and roaded the birds 
which wererunning, Then each gota point to singles that 
flushed almost as soon as pointed. Then several more rose 
wild and a little further on Duke pointed and roaded a bird 
that flushed close to him and his handler. Both then alter- 
nately pointed and roaded, but the birds had all gone. Leay- 
ing our horses we beat out the woods without finding them, 
and turned back on the opposite hillside, where one or two 
were flushed by the judges, and Duke at a_fallen treetop 
made a good point, and Dress backed him, White to order 

ut up the bird and winged it, both dogs a trifle unsteady. 

uke sent to retrieve did so, but not in first-class style. The 
judges consulted and ordered the dogs on. Crossing a gully 

uke pointed and then drew on and Dress coming up madea 
cast with Duke close behind her, but she failed to strike it. 
Duke then casi to the left and made a nice point to the bevy, 
and Dress coming w Bore to back the instant she saw 
him, The birds flushed wild and the dogs were ordered up 
with Dukeof Bergen thejwinner. Down one hour and twenty- 
two minutes. ; 


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OLD PEBO AND ROD, 
Old Pebo is of medium size, with a fair turn of speed, an 
easy mover and fairly good in range. He was handled by 
John Vail. Rod came fresh from his victory at Abilene, 


This was where be won second, and much was expected of him. He is 


well formed, moyes fairly well, but is not une 50 fast as his 
competitor nor does he range so wide, He was handled by 
Stafford. Working out considerable ground, we crossed the 
road and turned down a run ae up to briers, Rod 
pointed at the edge and followed his handler into the briers, 
where he again pointed. Pebo also made a point in these, 
and then both worked through to the opposite side in the 
sedge, where Rod made a nice point and Pebo backed him, 
but moved up as Rod drew on and both pointed, and then 
drawing on both caught scent at nearly the same time and 
pointed just as the birds went. Stafford killed one and Rod 
wasa trifle unsteady. He sto ped to order, and when sent 
on retrieved the bird well. Following up the birds, Rod 
scored a good point and Pebo two flushes, and the heat was 
ended, with Rod the winner. Down thirty-six minutes. 


CONSOLATION AND RUE II, 


These dogs both ran in the Derby, Consolation winning 
second place. They were pnt down at half past eleven in 
sedge and worked round to get the wind and were taken 
toward some birds of the last bevy that had been marked 
down near where ney. were first found; but after considera- 
ble pointing and roading by the dogs, both doing some very 
pretty work on old scent, they were then ordered on without 
a find, although birds were flushed when the horses came on. 
We then beat out a large extent of good looking ground but 
failed to find birds until finally, im a pine thicket, a bevy 
was flushed by the handlers or dogs, we could not see which, 
as the dense thicket prevented, Following the birds to the 
top of the hill among some scattering pinesin the sedge, both 
dogs scored a flush on singles, and soon after Rue put up 
another one and stopped an instant and then took a step or 
two and pointed one that went a second later and one or two 
more then got up nearher. Just then Con challenged, but 
got too close and the bird flushed and White shot and winged 
it, Rue was unsteady to-shot, and as she did not see her 
handler she started for White, but came back to whistle. 
Con then got In another flush that his handler claimed was 
down wind. Rue then madea point and Con backed her, 
but nothing was found. A little further on another one got 
up near Con, We then turned down to the branch where 
Con scored another flush in a patch of weeds, and a little 
further on he half pointed but went on and roaded up the 
bird, and the heat was ended with Ruell. the winner. Down 
one hour and seventeen minutes, This was wretched work, 
Both dogs were evidently off in nose, and Con being the 
fastest got the worst of it. 

HALF AND HALF AND LALLA ROOKH. 

Half and Half ran here last year inthe All-Aged Stake, 
but was unplaced, He was handled by Captain McMurdo. 
Lalla Roohk, handled by Luke White, is too well known to 
need description. They were put down in sedge ona side 
hill. Rookh showed up a trifle the fastest, although Half 
had cut his feet badly a few days before and this may have 
affected his speed somewhat. fter fooling with larks and 
backing each other very prettily once or twice, Rookh chal- 
lenged near a fence and then roading a few yards she ene 
as if shot toa brace of birds that White fo order flushed, 
killing one that she retrieved. After considerable challeng- 
ing and roading by both dogsin_ the vicinity without result, 
they were worked back tothe house of Mr, Aldridge, who 
had provided a bountiful lunch or rather dinner for u8,which 
was thoroughly enjoyed and heartily praised by all. Atter 
lunch they were taken some distance to a good looking stub- 
ble, where Rookh made a point near some woods and Half 
backed her, As the judges came, Rookh drew toward them 
and, locating the bevy, made a gamy point. White to order 
put up the birds and killed one, Rookh retrieving it in good 
aan A little further on Half flushed a bevy and the heat 
was decided in favor of Lalla Rookh, Down altogether 
thirty-seven minutes. 

BANG BANG AND FLOTSAM, 


Bang Bang, handled by Luke White, is well known. He 
did not show up in this heat nearly as well as he did last 
year, Flotsam is a black bitch of medium size, an easy 
mover, not very fast, but gamy atid stylish when on game, 
She was handled by Seager, They were cast off im the 
stubble at half past two, Bang was the fastest but lacked 
the dash and go that he has formerly shown. Working 
down to arun Bang madea nice pomt, A single ontlyin 
bird flushed near Seager as the handlers went up, and severa 
more rose as White went ahead, one of which he killed, but 
it was not found by Bang when sent to retrieve. As we 
stood there a large bevy flushed just beyond us, and some of 
them settled on a hillside. Following them up Bang made 
a point and Plo backed him, but nothing was found, Flo 
then pointed and Bang backed her, but the birds had prob- 
ably run and both points were at foot scent. Flo 
then made a nice point, and Bang, not seeing her, went 
by and also pointed the same bird, which was flushed 
to order, Bang then made a point, but White failed 
te find a bird. Soon after he pointed one and 
Flo backed him very nicely. White to order put up the 
bird and killed, and Bang, with the assistance of his hand- 
ler, retrieved it, flushing a bird as he eame back. He then 
pointed, drew on and lost it. Flo then made avery stylish 
point and Bang backed her nicely. As Seager went on to 
put up'the bird, Flo drew on a short distance and located her 
birds in fine style, and several were flushed by Seager but 
not shot at, Swinging round after them Flo made a point, 
and, as Seager went ahead, she drew on and located it nicely 
and it was flushed to order. Bang then flushed one down 
wind, We then turned up a ravine where some birds had 
been marked, and Bang got in a good point fo a single that 
White to order fiushed. Flo then pointed near some briers 
and drew on, but the thicket was so dense she was called off. 
One then got up near Bang, We then turned into some 
woods where Flo made a good poimt to a bird that fushed 
wild. We then worked up along the branch to a stubble, 
where Bang made a wide cast, turned toward us and 
came to an elegant point. White, ordered to flush, beat ont 
the ground in front of him, but foiling to raise the bird he 
went up to Bang and shoved him on with his foot and the 
bird flushed under his nose. This was a_brilliant piece of 
work and it decided the heat, with Bang Bang the winner. 
Down one hour and eight minutes, 

This ended the first series. 

Summary First Series. 

Malite beat Sweep. 

Tammany beat Jetsam, | 

Robert le Diable beat Richmond. 

Nick of Naso beat Flash R. 

Don’s Dot beat Dixie. 

Prince beat fae le 

Duke of Bergen beat Dress. 

Rod beat old Pebo. _ ‘ 

Rue I. beat Consolation. 

Lalla Rookh beat Half and Half, 

Bang Bang beat Flotsam. 


Second Series. 
MALITE AND TAMMANY, 


This was the first brace of the second series. They were 
put down in a stubble field on a side hill, Malite madea 
cast up the hill and made a nice Ea: Yam had not had a 
fair chance to get acquainted with her, but as she stopped he 
went up to her and introduced himself in proper form, bnt 
she scornfully spurned his advances and in antly Pe ; 
ayay from him right into the bevy, which fiushed and took 
tothe woods, This rebuff disheartened Tam, and before he 
recovered from it his chances for winning the heat were 
gone, Following them into the woods Malite flushed one 
and stopped to wing or on point, we could not see well 


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enough. to..determine which, and another went soon after; 
‘am. came round and pointed where they got up. Then ina 
cornfield Tam scored:a false point and was nicely backed by 
Malite, and soon after Malite also pointed f an 
backed her, We then beat out a knoll where some birds-were 
flushed by the handlers but none were found by the dogs, Then 
in stubble both did some very pretty work roading and 

olnting lJarks. We then turned back below where 

Walite had first challenzed to the scent of the larks 
as SaRepped, and she and Haight walked into and flushed a 
bevy down wind, It was probably the trail of this beyy that 
the dogs had been roading the wrong way and thus became 
jaixed up with the larks, The bevy went to some pine across 
a creek, where one flushed near the dogs, and soon after 
Malite pointed, drew on, and the bird rose, and Haight 
seored a miss. Both then pointed a short distance apart at 
about the same time, Malite soon went on and Tam held 
his point and White put up the bird and missed, Tam a bit 
unsteady. Malite then pointed a single that flushed as 
Haight came up, Tam refused to back and went up to her 
and another one went out of a tree, The owner of the land 
now appeared and emphatically ordered us off, and we 
turned back to an old cornfield where the spectators flushed 
a bevy, and as the dogs came round, a short distance beyond, 
Malite made a nice point to another bevy a long distance 
from her, ‘Tam came round and backed her, and then 
catching the scent, turned his head toward the birds and 
also pointed. This ended the heat with Malite the winner. 
Down fifty-one miniites, 


ROBERT LE DIABLE AND NICK OF NASO, 


This brace was put down in stubble on a side hill. Robert 
had a little the best of it in speed and range. Beating out 
the stubble and turning down into the bottom, Nick crossed 
atence and whirled into a beautiful point to a bevy that 
Lewis to order flushed and missed. The birds flew back, and, 
as it was nearly night, they were not followed. Workin 
toward the teams, Nick made a nice point to a single an 
Robert backed him, Lewis flushing the bird, which was not 
shot. at. Nick then flushed one down wind and goon after 
Robert followed suit. We then crossed a creek and beat up 
a draw, where the judges rode into a bevy that were feeding, 
and they flushed and settled in some pines and sedge. Both 
dogs scored a flush each, when Robert cast down in the hol- 
low, and, catching scent, turned and drew a short distance 
and pointed, and as his handler came up he drew on and 
located a bevy very nicely, Haight to order put them up 
and killed one, and Robert retrieved it well. Then in the 
pines Nick pointed and then drew on running birds, and 
Robert fiushed one and stopped and pointed and drew on 
with Nick backing him, but the birds ran away and he dic 
not succeed in lotating them. We then went into some 
woods where the birds had run and where the last bevy had 
settled. Both handlers urged on their dogs and the specta- 
tors crowded up, making considerable noise on the dry 
leaves, and although Nick scored a point or two and both 
did some good roading, flushes by dogs, handlers, judges and 
spectators were the order of the day, and the work done was 
very unsatisfactory. VWinally the dogs were ordered up for 
the night to go down again in the morning, and a start was 
made for home, Down forty-one minutes. 


TUESDAY. 


The weather on. Tuesday was not very favorable to sport. 
It rained in the morning and there were two or three showers 
during the day, The wind was high most of the time, mak- 
ing it hard on the dogs and unpleasant for the spectators, 

e exchanged work with Mr. H. Briggs, of the Breeder 
and Sportsman, using his notes for the day, and on the fol- 
lowing day returning the favor. Leaying the hotel at 9 
o’elock the dogs were put down one mile east of town in a 
Sree and worked through to a cornfield, where Robert 
challenged and then drew quite a distance to the edge of 
some pines and pointed a bevy very nicely. Haight to order 
flushed the birds and killed one that Robert retrieved. Nick 
was brought ue to back and did so rather unsteadily. Wol- 
lowing the birds into the woods Nick pointed a single that 
flushed wild, They were then ordered up with Robert the 
winner. Down twenty-two minutes. Altogether one hour 
and three minutes. 

DON’S DOT AND PRINCE. 


This brace was put down in sedge and worked some dis- 
tance. Finally the judges flushed a bevy and they were fol- 
lowed to some woods, where Dot pointed near the edge and 
Prince backed him a few seconds and then drew on past him 
and stole the point. Short, to order, put up the bird and 
killed it and Dot retrieved it in good form, both dogs steady. 
Prinee then winded a bird, half pointed, and then went on 
and scored a finsh. Dot backed him and both were steady 
to wing, <A little further on three birds got up near Prince 
and he was unsteady. Then in a thicket each scored a good 
point and birds were flushed to each and Prince was again a 
trifle unsteady. Then, in sedge, Prince pointed asingle that 
flushed a second later. Working through some weeds to a 
grass field Prince challenged, drew on and established a nice 
point. Judge Orth flushed the bird and scoreda miss. ‘This 
ended the heat with Prince the winner. Down thirty-one 
minutes. 

DUKE OF BERGEN AND ROD. 


This brace was at once put down in a field of grass and 
worked back to some pines. Duke showed up the fastest and 
displayed more hunting sense. Rod had a little the best of 
it in style. Crossing a run to a field of sedge Rod made a 
point and Duke backed him, Stafford flushing to order. 
‘Then in the woods Duke nailed a bevy and was handsomely 
backed by Rod. White put up the birds and missed. Duke 
remained quiet but Rod was unsteady. Rod then got in a 
good point to a brace in a brush heap and was again unsteady 
when the birds were flushed. A little further on a bevy 
flushed wild. Duke got there first and made a point to a 
single that White, to order, flushed and missed. Meantime 
Rod also pointed but nothing was found, and soon after he 
drew on and pointed and Duke backed him, but, as before, 
no bird was found. Soon after he repeated this, probably 
on running birds, Duke then drew on and made rather an 
uncertaim point and Rod went ahead and stole the point. 
This ended the heat with Duke of Bergen the winner, Down 
thirty-one minutes. 


RUE Il. AND LALLA ROOKH, 


These two were nearly matched in looks and speed, and it 
was sometimes difficult to tell which was which. The heat 
was close, and some’very pretty work was done. They were 
ut down in grass and worked over considerable ground. 

nally, just as Rue challenged, a bevy flushed wild and 
settled in some woods. Rue pointed at the edge very nicel 
and Rookh backed her in fine style, but nothing was found. 
A little further on Rookh drew quite a distance, but did not 
locate her bird, which was flushed by her handler. Then in 
sedge Rue got in a good point toa single that Aldrich to 
order put up and missed. Rookh then fiushed one while at 
speed and did not stop, and soon after she jumped into a 
nice point and Rue instantly backed her very prettily. 
White to order flushed the bird and killed it, Rookh retriey- 
ing itin good form. A little further on in tall sedge Rue at 
speed flushed a brace and stopped. At the same time Rookh 

opped to a single that flushed wild, and soon after in some 
pines this was repeated, Rue then made a good point to a 
Single that Aldrich put up and killed. Rue sent to retrieve 
fiushed one and then went to the dead bird, but refused to 
retrieve it. We then tured back tosome marked birds, but 
they were flushed by the spectators. Crossing a road to some 
tall weeds Rue winded a bird and deliberately flushed it, and 
soon after both pointed a short distance ppatty but neither 
had birds. Working up to some pines Roo 


se and-T'am.. 


to a bevy and Bang backed her in plese style. 


h caught scent | 


and drew a long Hey and agen a bevy in fine style that 
White to order flushed, his ended the heat with Lalla 
Rookh the winner. Down one hour and twenty-four min- 


utes,. This ended the second series, Bang Bang having a 


bye. i ; 
Summary Second Series, 
Malite beat Tammany, 
Robert le Diable beat Nick of Naso, 
Prince beat Don’s Dot, 
Duke of Bergen beat Rod. 
Lalla Rookh beat Rue II. 


Bang Bang a bye. 
& Third Series. 


BANG BANG AND MALITE, 


This was the first brace of the third series, They were put 
down on a knollin grass. Malite led off with a point.toa 
hare and Bang backed her. We then worked over consider- 
able ground without result, except one or. two false points 
by each, Finally Malite, in some pines, got in a good point 
Haight to 
order put up the birds, but did not shoot, A little further 
on the spectators flushed a bevy and_the dogs were worked 
to where they were marked down. Bang madea point and 
Malite backed him, but the birds were running, Both cast 
and Malite struck the scent and pointed and then drew on a 
long distance, locating the birds and establishing her point 
in capital style, and Bang backed her very nicely. Haight 
put up the birds and killed one that Malite retrieved fairly 
well. Bang had challenged at this trail, but before he fairly 
stopped she swung ahead and followed it up. Bang was a 
little over-cautious and soon after he scored afalse point and 
Malite backed him. Soon after Malite, at speed, flushed one 
she should have pointed as she had the wind. We then beat out 
an old field, where both ranged wide and at good speed. The 
judges flushed a bevy that settled in a large grass field, 
where Bang, while at speed, jumped into a magnificent 
point to a single that flushed wild and Malite backed him, 
Bang then challenged and began to draw, but Malite swung 
ahead of him and stole the point to a bevy that flushed wild. 
We then went tolunch. Downthirty-eightiminutes. After 
lunch they were again put downin sedge, where Bang made 
a very stylish point to a bevy and Malite backed him, White 
to order put up the birds and scored a miss. Following up 
the bevy, Bang made a conple of false points and Malite 
backed him each time. Malite then made a point to a bird 
that flushed wild and then several others went. A little 
further on she got in another point to a single that was 
flushed to order. Bang then made a point, and as his hand- 
ler came up he blinked his bird, which White flushed as he 
went on. Soon after Bang put up a woodcock and then 
Malite pointed a single, but blinked it, and Haight flushed 
it and gave her a taste of the whip. She then made a false 
point, and soon after the spectators flushed four birds. The 
dogs were then worked into some pines, where Malite again 
scored a false point, A little further on Bang pointed, drew 
on and eronkeal out a beyy and pointed them nicely, Malite 
backing him in fine style. White flushed the birds and 
missed, This wasa good piece of work. Malitethen flushed 
a bird and soon after, across a gully, Bang made an elegant 

oint to a single, and the heat was decided in his fayor. 

own forty-nine minutes. Altogether one hourand twenty- 
seven minutes. This was a close heat and at times very in- 
teresting. 
ROBERT LE DIABLE AND DUKE OF BERGEN. 

This brace was put down in an open grass field, and 
worked through to some sedge, where Duke jumped into a 
stylish point to a beyy that White to order fiushed, killing 
two with one barrel that Duke retrieved nicely. A long turn 
was then taken without a find. uke finally found and 

ointed a single that flushed wild and Robert backed him. 

he bird was marked down and the dogs were worked in 
that direction. Robert got there first and made a stylish 
point and Duke backed him, Haight fiushed the bird and 
scored a very clever miss. Turning back into some woods 
Robert flushed one that he should haye pointed, as he had 
the wind, Soon after each scored a false point, and a little 
further on Robert passed a bird that he should have pointed, 
as Haight flushed it ashe came along. Then in some woods 
Robert challenged and drew up wind, but the birds were 
behind him and they fiushed as the judges came up. A little 
further on he madea point to a single, and Duke backed 
him nicely, but was a trifle unsteady to wing. We then went 
a long distance and nothing was done. Finally in some tall 
weeds Duke made a nice point to a bevy and Robert backed 
him in fine style. White put up two birds under Duke’s 
nose, and when the dogs were ordered on Robert went ahead 
and pointed the bevy and Duke backed him. Haight to 
order put up the birds and scored a yery nice double, and 
Robert retrieved but not in good form, A little further on 
Robert made a point; Duke backed unsteadily, and as Robert 
drew on he went up and both moved up and flushed the bird 
and chased it some distance. When they came back a single 
fiushed near Robert and he dropped to wing, The judges 
then consulted and ordered the dogs up, and awarded the 
heat to Robert. Down two hours and nine minutes, This 
was a long heat and both kept up their speed remarkably 
well. 


PRINCE AND LALLA ROOKH, 


This brace was put down in a patch of serub oak and 
sedge. Prince cast to the right and pointed a single and 
Rookh backed him. White, to order, flushed the bird and 
killed it, Prince, sent to retrieve, found it, and he and his 
handler broughtitin. Rookh then in tall sedge pointed a 
single, and as White went to flush it she left her point and 
went around. White put up the bird and missed it. Prince 
was then lost and found soon after dropped on point, but the 
bird had probably run as nothing was found. ‘They were 
then taken up for the day and we started for home, Down 


twelve minutes, 
WEDNESDAY, 


‘On Wednesday it was cloudy and it looked like rain. 
Leaving the hotel at 8:22 the dogs were put down in an old 
field east of the town eleven minutes later, We beat out 
considerable ground without a find until we came to a brier 
and weed patch on a side hill where Rookh found and 
pointed a bevy that White flushed to order and killed one, 
and Rookh retrieved it nicely. Following up the birds in 
some Fines Prince made a point to a single and Rookh 
backed him. He then drew on and located the bird and 
Whaite flushed and killed it and Prince retrieved it part way 
and dropped it. A Jittle further on Rookh challenged and 
Prince cast ahead and pointed the bevy just as Rookh 
pointed. Whaite, to order, put up the birds but did not shoot. 
Prince then made a point but drew on and the bird flushed 
in front of him. Both dogs then challenged and roaded run- 
ning birds and soon after Prince pinned one that his handler 
flushed to order. Rookh then pointed, but went on and shortly 
after Prince pointed nicely and Rookh backed in fine style, 
Whaite put up the bird and seyeral more went. Both then 
half pointed and commenced roading, Prince to the left and 
Rookh to the ee Prince drew afew yards and nailed a 
brace that were flushed to order and the judges ordered them 
up and ayarded the heat to Prince. Down twenty-eight 
minutes, altogether forty minutes, After the heat was 
decided Rookh continued herroading for a long distance and 
finally Whaite flushed the bird in front of her. This wasa 
very nice piece of work. This ended the third series with the 
following result: 
Summary Third Series: 


Bang Bang beat Malite. 
Robert le Diable beat Duke of Bergen, 
Prince beat Lalla Rookh. 


Fourth Series. 
BANG BANG AND ROBERT LE DIABLE, 


The race between these two dogs was watched with ab- 
sorbing interest. They were put down afew minutes past 
mine in the large open field on the Snow farm where all 


could see the work and compare their relative merits as to 


speed and range. Bang started off at rather a moderate 
rate, while Robert cut loose at the start, After a few min- 
utes Bang went better and there was not much advantage 
for either in speed and range during the heat. Beating out 
the stubble across to the woods we turned back lower down, 
and when nearly through the field Bang made a wide cast, 
and as we turned he caught the scent and made a nice point 
with his head high in the air, The judges rede up within 
fifty yards of him and vetoes and a few seconds later 
several birds flushed close to them, and as they rose the bev 
in front of Bang also went and settled in the cedars beyond. 
We then beat out the remainder of the stubble without find- 
ing any more birds, and then turned into the woods and 
worked toward the scattered bevy. Robert was the first to 
find, making a nice point at the edge of the cedars. Bang 
came round but did not see him and also pointed a few 
yards away, and birds were flushed to each point. <A 
little further on Bang stopped to a single that was in the air 
almost at the instant, This was very close toa flush, Bang 
having about a quarter second the best of it. Robert then 
got inavery nice point toa single that Haight flushed to 
order, but did not shoot at. As Robert went on one got up 
suspiciously near him, but wecould not see in the thicket 
just how it happened, Mesntime Bang, to the right of him 
roaded a short distance and made an uncertain point to a 
single that White flushed and killed, and Bang broke shot, 
but stopped to order. He then was sent to retrieve and 
brought the bird very nicely. Both dogs then crossed the 
fence and pointed and each handler claimed the point, but 
the dogs soon went on, and the judges ordered them back 
into the cedars. As soon as they came over the fence Robert 
made a nice point and Bang backed him in fine style. The 
bird was flushed to order, and as the dogs were sent on Ban 
went to the right, while Robert turned to the left, challenge 
and then drew toa beautiful point, doing his work in a 
masterlymanner, Haight to order patie up the bird, Bang 
then made a false point near a gully. The judges consulted 
and ordered the dogs on and we turned back on the opposite 
side of the gully. After going a short distance Robert made 
a stylish point, and as his handler came up he drew on and 
located his bird in fine style. They were then ordered up 
With Robert. the winner, own thirty-four minutes, Prince 
having a bye this ended the fourth series. 


Tie for Kirst Place, 
PRINCE AND ROBERT LE DIABLE. 


These were the only ones left in for first money, and the 
heat proved to be the last one of thestake. They were taken 
back to the large field where the last brace started, and after 
a few minutes were cast off at 9:56, Both started out well 
and beat the stubble in fine style. Working across the field 
the dogs went to windward of a bevy in the center of the 
field, and the birds flushed under the horses’ feet and pitched. 
down the slope into the woods. We left our horses at the 
fence and the dogs were sent on. Prince was over the fence 
first and’at once pointed, Robert refused to back went up and 
made an uncertain point alongside. Both then drew on and 
pouied nicely, Prince jue a trifle first. Whaite to order 

ushed the birds and killed one, and Prince, sent to retrieve 
it, turned back near the same place and pointed a brace that 
had lain, and his handler put them up. This did not count 
as the other dog was ordered down while he was retrieving. 
Prince then, with the help of his handler, found the bird 
and brought it a short distance and dropped it. We then 
beat out the corner but no more birds were found, and we 
returned to our horses and then worked south up the slope, 
and then down toward the creek in the sedge where Prince 
dropped to a bevy, and Robert, a short distance below him, 
also pointed the same birds, which were fiushed to order, 
We then followed the birds across the creek and Robert: got 
in a nice point, drew on a few steps, and locating his bird 
pointed it in fine style. Haight, to order, put up the bird 
and killed it. Robert sent to retrieve flushed one, and then 
the others got up wild, he then retrieved the bird in good 
form, We then recrossed the creek and Robert got in two 
nice points, and birds were flushed to each. Then crossing a 
gully Prince made a cast toward a thicket and made a 
beautiful point, then drawing on in a very gamy way he 
again pointed in good style, but nothing was found, and he 
scored a false point. We then crossed a branch and worked 
up the slope toa stubble where Prince made a point, and 
drawing on caught the scent and dropped as if shot with his 
head high in the air, Robert instantly backing him, This 
was a yery pretty picture. Whaite went ahead to fiush, and 
Prince drew on and the birds got up a short distance ahead 
of him. Following the birds into some sprouts where there 
was but little cover, two or three flushed near the judges, 
and the dogs were ordered round there. Robert going down 
wind flushed one, and a few strides further on he whirled 
round on a very gamy point to another one that his handler 
to order fiushed, Prince soon after flushed one that’ he 
should have pointed, and a little further on he repeated the 
performance and the heat was ended with Robert the winner, 
and he was declared winner of first prize. Down fifty-three 
minutes. The judges selected Bang Bang as the best of the 
dogs beaten by the winner to run with Prince for second 
money, but the handlers agreed to divide the honor and 
money equally, and the Pointer Stake was finished at.eleven 
Glaloor and we returned to the Snow farm to begin the 
Setter Stake. : 

Following is the summary: 

First Series. 

Malite beat Sweep. 

Tammany beat Jetsam. 

Robert le Diable beat Richmond, 

Nick of Naso beat Flash R, 

Don’s Dot beat Dixie. 

Prince beat Krupp. 

Duke of Bergen beat Dress. 

Rod beat Old Pebo. 

Rue II, beat Consolation. 

Lalla Rookh beat Half-and-Halt. 

Bang Bang beat Flotsam. 

Second Series. 

Malite beat Tammany. 

Robert le Diable beat Nick of Naso, 

Prince beat Don’s Dot. 

Duke of Bergen beat Rod. 

Lalla Rookh beat Rue I. 

Bang Bang, a bye. 

Third. Series. 

Bang Bang beat Malite. 

Robert le Diable beat Duke of Bergen. 

Prince beat Lalla Rookh. 

Fourth Series. 

Robert le Diable beat Bang Bang, 


Prince a bye. 

Tic for First Place. 
Robert le Diable beat Prince and won first prize. 
Prince and Bang Bang divided second prize. 


THE ALL-AGED SHTTER STAKE, 

There were 44 nominations for the All-Aged Setter Stake, 
26 of which started. At the first meeting of the club, on 
Robins Island, in 1879, the setters and pointers were run to- 
gether. There were 20 nominations forthe All-Aged Stake 


he 


390 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


(Dec. 9, 1886. 


with 15 starters, 12 of them being setters. The next year | Gregory on horseback bringing Lady in his arms. They 


there were 54 nominations, 36 of them starting, 30 of them | were put down in the hollow on the west side of the Model 


setters. In 1881 there were 44nominations, 21 of them filling, 
with 17 setters. i 
and there were 35 nominations and 32 starters, 25 of which , 
weresetters. Thenext year with 53nominationsand 41 starters | 
there were 23 setters. In 1884 the Pointer Stake was inaug- 

urated. In the Setter Stake there were 47 nominations with 

23 starters. 
Stvarvers. 


without delay, This year the weather was untavorable and 
rain and high winds protracted the running and prevented 
the dogs from displaying the good quality of work that they 
appeared to be capable of doing. High strung dogs that, 
Hieoden loss of scenting powers or from other causes, fail to 
scent their game, become rattled after a few flushes and 
consequently are very apt to go to pieces and do indifferent 
work. In many of the heats the wind wasshitty, either blow- 
ing the scent away from the dogs and causing them to flush 
the birds, or it would bring the scent from a distance, caus- 
ing thei to point, and as they could not locate their birds 
they appeared to be false pointing and doing bad work, for 
which they were not to blame. All this was very confusing, 
especially to young dogs, and will no doubt account for some 
of the apparently bad work. The ne of the stake began. 
atten minutes past eleven o’clock on Saturday, after the 
finish ot the Pointer Stake. The judges were Messrs. D. C. 
Bergundthal, of Indianapolis, Ind.; J, Orth, of Pitts- 
burgh, Pa., and FP. R. Hitchcovk, of New York, <A list of 
the ares was published in FoRES! AND STREAM last 
week. 
NOBLE C. AND CLIFFORD, 


Woble C., handled by his owner, Mz. B. M. Stephenson, of 
La Grange, Tenn,, and Clifford, also handled by his owner, 
Mr. J. O. Donner, of New York, had the honor of opening 
the ball. Nobleis a nice moving dog, of medium size and 
has the reputation of being a capital performer, He had the 
best of it in speed and style, but was off in nose. Clifford 
Tan in the Members’ Stake. They were put down at ten 
minutes past eleven o’clock in the middle of the large open 
field on the Snow farm and worked east down the slope in 
sedge grass and plum thickets. The spectators flushed a 
bird that flew over our headsand Noble was swung back up 
the slope and was soon on a stylish point to a single that his 
handler to order fiushed and missed. Meantime Clifford 
pointed, but moved on and challenged at first scent and Noble 
also moyed on cautiously, but they could not make it out, 
Clifford then flushed one down wind and stopped. We then 
worked down the slope, both dogs challenging and backing 
each other once or twice, but no more birds were found. We 
then beat ont considerable ground, where birds were known 
to be, but we failed to find them until on the Model Farm, 
just below the old mill, both dogs challenged and went out 
of sight in 4 thicket along the branch and flushed the bevy, 
but we could not see if either was to blame. A portion of 
the birds settled on top of the hill nearsome trees and as we 
went toward them Noble made a point in a thicket and Clif- 
ford backed him but nothing was found, and a little further 
onthe performance was repeated, Clifford then made a nice 
po in some weeds, and Mr, Donner went ahead af him to 

ush, but he went the wrong way, and as Mr, Stephenson 
and Noble came up the birds flushed near them, <A httle 
‘further on Clifford again pointed, but as one flushed near 
Noble, Clifford went on and again pointed just as one went, 
Noble backing him: several more then flushed near by. 
Noble then made a point, and at almost the instant the bird 
flushed, Then on the bank of the ditch near the mill Clifford 

inned one nicely. Mr, Donner te order jut up the bird and 

illed it, and Clifford retrieved it very well. e soon had 
another one fast that flushed as his handler came up, and a 
few steps further on one got up in frout of him that he 
should have pointed, but the wind was so high that the flush 
was perhaps excusable, ‘The judges compared notes and 
ordered up the dogs with Clifford the winner. Down one 
hour. We then went to lunch at the barn of the Model Farm. 

FRED W. AND LILLIAN, 

Fred W., handled by Tucker, ranin the Derby. Lillian is 
well known both on the bench and in the field. She was 
handled by Stephenson. They were put down in a cornfield 
near the house after lunch. Lillian in the first burst showed 
up the fastest, but after a few minutes Fred had the best of 
it in both speed and range. Lillian moved the easiest and 
was much his superior in style. Beating out alarge extent 
of ground we turned back imto some woods, where Lillian 
caught sight of a stump that she probably thought was a 
dog on point, as she backed it in magnificent style. Mean- 
time Fred, making a wide cast down in a hollow near a stack- 
yard, roaded out a single and pointed it, and Tucker to 
order flushed it. The dogs were then brought together 
and sentin the direction where the bird had been found 
by Fred. As we came to the stack-yard Lillian chal- 
lenged, took a step or two, and pointed close to the 
fence; meantime Wred W. swung round below her, 
and as he saw her he straightened out, but before he was 
fairly rigid he caught scent of the birds, and turning his 
head slightly he pointed them, and a second or two later a 
large bevy flushed from the yard and Tucker killed one that 
Fred retrieved, Stephenson found fault with Tucker for 
shooting over the point of Lillian, but we thought him ex- 
cusable, as he undoubtedly believed the BO to belong to 
Fred, Following up the birds, Lillian made a point, but left 
it, and as her handler came up a bird fiushed there. We do 
not believe that she blinked the bird, although it looked 
much like it; but the wind was high and she must haye lost 
the scent, Fred then pointed, but soon went on, and catch- 
ing a little scent he challenged and then drew on, but got too 
close and the bird went. Lillian then put up one and soon 
after she went over the fence, but was called back, when she 
flushed another one, and soon after in some stubble she put 
up another one, We then took a long turn before finding. 
Hred finally made a gamy point and Lillian backed him in 

Seis style, Tucker flushing to order. This ended the heat, 
with Fred W. the winner, Down oné hour and eighteen 
minutes. This was rather an unsatisfactory heat, as but 
few birds were found, and an estimate of the relative merits 
of the two dogs when on game could searcely be determined. 
The work done, however, as will be seen from the minutes, 
was in favor of Fred. 

BRANDON AND GLOSTER. 


Brandon, handled by Whaite, and Gloster, handled by 
Capt. McMurdo, both ran in previous stakes. Gloster ha 
much the best of if in speed, range and style. They were 
put down in stubble and worked through to an orchard 
where Brandon pointed but went on and Gloster came round 
just beyond the place and made astylish point. A large 
flock of doves had just flown from the place, and the judges, 
thinking the point to them, so informed the Captain, who 
called to his dog to come away, but he held his point and as 
the Captain went to him a large bevy flushed in front of him. 
We then beat out the woods where they disappeared, and 
turning inte some pines Brandon made a nice point and 
Gloster came roilnd without seeing him and also pointed, 
and birds were flushed to each: A little further on Gloster 

inned a single in fine style and Brandon backed him nicely. 

he bird was flushed to order and the heat was decided in 
favor of Gloster. Down seventeen minutes, 


LADY ©. AND ST, ELMO Iy, 

Both of these dogs are well known. Lady was handled by 
her owner, Mr. Stephenson, and Saint by Haight. After a 
wait of more than half an hour for the dogs that had been 
sent tomect us further on, they were bronght back, Mr, 


In 1882 the trials were held at High Point , her competitor and showed the most style. 


Farm and worked down toward the creek. Lady out-footed 
f Turning into the 
pines Lady disappeared, and as her handler came to her 
ointing a bevy, he called point and a few seconds later the 
irds fushed, Wollowing them in the pines Saint pointed, 
but went on a short distance and one got up near him, Lady 


Last year there were 23 nominations and 17 | is very quick in getting around and she soon _had one fast 
In previous years the club has been favored with | that her handler to order put up and crippled, and she re- 
good weather, and the different events have been run out | 


trieved it alive in first-class style; and a little further on she 
whirled round and dropped to another one in the grass that 
Stephenson to order fiushed and killed, Lady again retriey- 
ing quickly and well. She was then lost, but soon found 
dropped on point to another one that was finshed to order 
and the heat ended with Lady C. the winner. Down eleyen 
tTainutes, This was quick work and Saint had no chance to 
show what he was capable of doing, We once saw him beat 
Carrie J. by doing just such work as Lady did in this heat, 
but somehow he failed to get a-coing this time, 


PENDRAGON AND BELLE, 


Pendragon, handled by John Lewis, ran in the Members’ 
Stake. Belle, handled by Haight, won the Derby last year. 
Belle had the legs of Pen, but was much inferior to him in 
style. They were put down in the hollow where the last 
brace was taken up and worked up to the head, and we then 
turned back on the opposite side, where Belle flushed one 
and stopped, and soon after another one got up near her and 
she stopped on point and Pen backed her, She soon went 
on and Housed two or three times on old scent, Pen baciele 
her each time. Then in an old cornfield she pointed an 
roatled, and Pen swung ahead of her and pointed, but as 
Lewis went ahead he moved on, Belle then pointed nicel 
and Pen went ahead down wind and flushed the bevy. Fol- 
lowing them in the pines Pen made a point, and as Lewis 
went ahead to flush he drew on and located the bird, which 
was flushed to order, Belle then cast down to a thicket near 
the creek and pinned a single, and Pen backed her nicely. 
Haight to order put up the bird and missed it. We then 
crossed the creek and the dogs disappeared in a cornfield, 
and soon after a bevy came outand settled on the hillside, 
Belle had a very good idea as to the location of the birds, 
and making a, cast in their direction she soon had them. 
Pen cameround and also See just below her, Haight to 
order put up the birds and missed with both barrels. Lewis 
also took a shot but the birds kept on. This ended the heat 
with Belle the winner. Down fifty-five minutes. 


ROY MONARCH AND CHICKASAW I, 


Roy, handled by Aldrich, and Chickasaw, handled by 
Short, made their first appearance in public. Both are large, 
good-looking dogs. Chickasaw showed up the fastest at the 
start, but Roy soon picked up and beat him in speed and 
range; in style they were nearly equal. Chickasaw moves 
easy while Roy runs a trifle heavy, They were put down in 
sedge where the last brace was taken up, and worked down 
wind to the lower end, where Chick, after passing a bevy, 
whirled and pointed very stylish with his head toward us. 
Roy refused to back and took point alongside, The birds 
were flushed to order but not shot ab. As they went on 
posted land they were not followed, and we turned back 
along the creek and then worked over to a branch where the 
bevy found by Belle had been marked. Two were flushed by 
the handlers, and soon after Chick put up one and stopped 
on point, and Roy backed him. Short fiushed another bird 
and missed it, Chick may have been pointing this bird, but 
we thought it doubtful. We then went to the large field on 
the Snow farm, where Roy made a nice point to three 
birds that flushed wild as his handler cameup. <A little 
further on Roy stopped on scent and then roaded outa bevy 
along a dvain in capital style quite a distance, then malin 
a cast for the wind he located them and pointed in aada 
style. Aldrich flushed the birds to order and killed one that 
Roy with some help from his handler retrieved indifferently 
well. Following the birds into the woods Roy soon pinned 
one and was handsomely backed by Chick. Aldrich to order 
put up the birds and missed. Chich soon after scored two 
flushes and the heat was decided in favor of Roy Monarch. 
Down forty-seven minutes. 


MANDAN AND WINDEMERE. 


Both of these dogs are well-known. Mandan was handled 
by his owner, R. B. Morgan, and Windemere by Haight. 
They were nearly equal in speed and range, Windemere 
showing the most opal They were put down in the open 
field ane worked toward home. Crossing the road Mandan 
pointed a bevy, and Windemere at the same time pointed 
behind him but moved up and refused to back and was 
stopped by order. Morgan went ahead and the bird finshed 
wild some distance beyond him. He hit one that towered 
and fell a short distance away, and as he went to it the bird 
again towered but soon came down again. Mandan, sent to 
retrieve, failed to find it. A portion of the bevy settled near 
the edge of the woods and Mandan soon made an uncertain 

oint to one, drew on, and again pointed with his tail going. 
Rraveat. to order, put up the bird and winged it. Mandan, 
sent to retrieve, flushed one, and after searching for the 
cripple for some time gave it up. Meantime Windemere 
flushed one near the woods and dropped to order, He then 
came down where Mandan pointed and another one got up 
near him. They were then ordered up and the heat was 
awarded to Mandan. Dov seventeen minutes. 

THURSDAY. 
DAISY FT. AND GENE, 

Both of these dogs ran for the first time. Daisy is a large 
good-locking bitch, with lots of dash and go, very stylish an 
staunch on her points, She was handled by Rose. Gene, 
handled by Aldrich, is a nice-looking dog, above medium 
size, an easy mover, but not fast enough to competa with a 
flyer like Daisy. They were put down about one mile north 
of town at 8:17 Thursday morning. Working through some 
sedge to a stubble, Daisy caught scent of a bevy and drew 
very nicely a long distance and pinned her birds in fine style, 
Gene backed an mstant indiiferently and then moved ahead. 
Rose to order put up the birds and killed one. Daisy broke 
shot, but came in when called. She then retrieved in good 
form. We then went into some sprouts, where Daisy jumped 
a fence, and as she struck the ground she caught the scent, 
and, making a cast for the wind, dropped on point to the 
bevy, Rose to order flushed them, but did not shoot, The 
dogs were then worked toward a marked bird, but Daisy got 
on the windward side and flushed it. Swinging round to get 
the wind we went into the sprouts, where Daisy pinned a 
single that Rose to order finshed and missed. This ended 
the heat, with Daisy the winner. Down twenty-six minutes. 


CHANCE AND MACK. 


_ Chance, handled by Avent, ran in the Derby. Mack, han- 
dled by Tallman, is a black dog with white stockings; he is 
of medium size, high up on his legs, and has considerable 
speed ; he carries his head too low and is not much on style, 
although he makes a very gamy point. Chance had a little 
the best of it in speed, and showed much the most style. 
They were put down in the open and we took a long turn 
and then came back to the starting point, and then turned 
into the sprouts after the last bevy; Mack found them and 
pointed in gamy style, the birds flushing as Tallman came 
up, and Mack was a trifle unsteady to wing. Following 
them up Chance ranged too wide for the thick coyer, while 
Mack scooted round among the sprouts covering the ground 
in a workmanlike manner. As we came to aroad Chance 
shot down it and pinned a bird that Avent to order flushed, 
Chance soon had snother one that was put up to order by 

Avent and missed, Soon after Chance flushed one, and Mack ! 


Ree in a good point ta a Binge that Tallman put up to order. 
ack, when ordered on, took a few strides and again pointed 
a single that went a second later. Chance then made a point 
and Avent went ahead to flush the bird, but not finding it 


he ordered the dog on, and he rooted out the bird that was | 


lying just in front of him, A little further on Chance 
pinned another one that went as his handler came up. Soon 
after Chance meade another point, but Avent failed to find 
the bird which had probably run as Chance drew on and again 
pointed, but nothing was found. Wethen turned into the road 
and Mack swung tothe left and made a point, and Tallman to 
order went up to flush and put up a_bird down wind from 
the dog and killed it. Mack still held his point, and as 
Tallman went to him a brace flushed under his nose, and 
Tallman scored a miss. Mack then retrieved the dead bird 
in good form. This was 4 very creditable pisces of work. 
The judges then consulted and ordered up the dogs and 
awarded the heat to Chance. Down thirty-six minutes. 
This was a very close heat and the quality of the work done 
by both dogs was of a high order, as the birds were in serub 
oaks among the dry leaves. 


DAN GLADSTONE AND DASHING NOBLE, 


Dan Gladstone, handled by Short, is a fine, slashing goin 
dog with lots of style. Dashing Noble ran in the Members 
Stake; he was handled by Seager. He had not had much 
work in the interval between the stakes and showed up 
rank and appeared to be off in nose. Inspeed they were about 
equal. They were put down in a large open field, both showing 
good speed and ranging wide. Working down to a run Dan 
went into a bevy and fushedthem, A little further on Dash 
pointed a woodcock. We then swung round for the wihd 
and worked toward the birdsin some woods. Dan pinned 
them in fine style and Dash backed him nicely a few seconds 
and then broke in and scored a bad flush and dropped to 
wing, Some of the birds settled in a, thicket along a branch, 
and as Dan came up he pointed and Dash backed him, As 
Short went to flush Dan drew on and went ahead just as the 
birds flushed wild and went to some pines a short distance 
up the slope. Dan soon found and pointed one that Short 
to order put up and missed. This ended the heat with Dan 
Gladstone the winner. Down twenty-one minutes. 


FANNIN W. AND PRINCE IMPERIAL. 


Fannie W. is a very nice, easy-moving little bitch, with no 
sreat pretentions to speed, hut she is a merry worker and 

eeps going, and drops on her points quick any gamy. She 
was handled by Tucker. Prince divided third in the Derby 
last year. He moves very well with a long stride that covers 
a lot of ground; heis also stylish when on game, He was 
handled by Luke White. They were put down in sedge on 
aslope. Beating out the knoll we crossed to some woods; 
we beat out an orchard grown up to tall weeds, where Fan- 
nie pointed but Tucker failed to flush and she was sent on, 
Prince challenged near there, but went on a short distance 
and pointed, but gaveitup. Fannie then made a point and 
Prince backed her, Tueker went ahead to flush and she 
drew on, and soon after ran up three or four birds that she 
should have pointed, We then went toa large field where 
both rauged well but nothing was done except that both 
dogs challenged once or twice at old scent. We then turned 
through some woods to a likely-looking stubble, but nothing 
was found. Beating out the sedge along the woods near the 
railroad Prince pointed a bevy and Mannie backed him, 
White to order flushed them and missed. Hollowing them 
into the woods annie made a very pretty point, drew on 
and again pointed a single that Tucker flushed to order and 
killed, and both dogs broke shot. Fainie, sent to retrieve, 
made a nice point to a bird that Tucker flushed, and she then 
retrieved her bird well. We then beat through the woods 
and turned back down in a hollow, where Fannie dropped 
very nicely on point and Tucker to order flushed and miissed, 
both dogs ‘remaining steady. ‘This endéd the heat with 
Fannie the winner. own one hour and thirty minutes, 

BOB GATES AND BELLE OF PIEDMONT. i 

Both of these dogs are well known. Bob Gates, handled 
by Stephenson, won second in the Derby and divided third in 
the All-Aged stakes at the National trials last year, and 
Belle divided second in the All-Aged Stake here last year, 
She was handled by Captain M¢Murdo. In speed and range 
they were about equal, Bob showing most style. They were 
put down in sedge and seattered pines, where Belle pointed 
ahare. Wethen swung round to get the wind and turned 
into the woods after the last bevy. Bob pointed once or twice 
but went on, and we turned back higher up. Bob found one 
and pointed it nicely, and his handler, to order, putit up and 
killed it, and he retrieved it in good style. Meantime Belle 
was lost. When Stephenson shot we saw @ bird go from 
near the place where we saw her last, and soon after she 
came round behind us, and passing in front of us stood look 
ing for her handler, and a bird fiushed near-her. Wethen 
went through toa small stubble field where Belle challenged, 
made a short cast for the wind, and pointed very nicely a 
short time and made another cast and again pointed. She 
then drew _on and made a cast up to the fence and 
pointed and commenced drawing back toward the cen- 
ter of the field. As her handler went toward her a 
large bevy flushed right where she had been pointing. 
She was still dvawing and soon pointed and three 
birds were fiushed in front of her, one of which the 
Captain killed and Belle retrieved it well. This was either 

ood work or bad. Sonieof the BUCHENGED pronounced it the 

atter. We were inclined to believe that Belle had roaded 
out the old bird, as she gave out more scent than the others, 
which were not nearly growo, and that, her cast up to the 
fence had turned the old bird back, This is only supposi- 
tion, but we have seen good dogs do just such work, and 
under the circumstances we think her entitled to praise, 
Following the birds into the woods Belle got a point, and a 
few seconds later Bob also pinned one some distance from. 
her, and birds were flushed to each point. Soon after Bob 
made a very nice point to a single that was flushed to order, 
and he was a trifle unsteady to wing, A little further on 
Bob again pointed, but nothing was found, and soon after he 
repeated the performance. Turning back, Belle aropned ety 
prettily to a single that her handler flushed to or ler. Bob 
then made a point, buf, Tucker failed to flush a bird. We 
then turned back to the railroad, where Belle made a point 
at the edge of the woods and Bob at the saine time also 

ointed inside the woods. Belle was on the trail and Bob 

ad the birds, which Stephenson to order flushed. They 
were then ordered up, with Gob the winner, Down one hour 
and nine minutes. This was a Rood heat, and there was not 
much to choose between the dogs. It was now nearly J 
o'clock, and we made a break for the lunch wagon, which 
was a half mile away, near the school house on Col, Holton’s 
farm. 

PHT GLADSTONE AND SLOCUM, 

Pet Gladstone, handled by Tucker, is a nice moving dog, 
but appeared to be lacking in experience. Slocum, handled 
by Aldrich, ran here last year. ‘They were put down after 
luneh in beige and worked up to some sprouts and through 
to stubble, where Slocum caught a little scent and drew 
some distance straight to a bevy and pointed them in good 
style. Aldrich, to order, put up the birds and killed one 
that Slocum retrieved in good form. The birds went imto 
the sprouts and the dogs were sent toward them. Slocum 
pointed at the edge but went on, and soon after a bird flushed 
near him down wind, A little further on he pointed a bird 
that flushed as we came up, Pet then made a point to a 
single that Tucker flushed to order and missed, and a little 
further on he stopped to another that went half a second 
later. We then swung back across a stubble and Pet made 
a point and Slocum backed him, Tucker, to order, put up 


! the bird and killed it, and Pet retrieved it, biting it badly 


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Then on a sidehill toward a marked bird Slocum ere ne 


scent, but before he could locate it Pet went in and 


iti, They were then ordered up and the heat was awarded to 
Slocum. Down forty minutes. This ended the first series 
with the following result: 
Summary First Sertes. 

Clifford beat Noble C. 

Fred W. beat Lillian. 

Gloster beat Brandon. 

Lady C. beat St. Elmo IV, 

Belle beat Pendragon. 

Ray Mowarch beat Chickasaw II. 

Mandan beat Windemere, 

Daisy F. beat Gene. 

Chanee beat Mack. 

Dan Gladstone beat Dashing Noble. 

Mannie W. beat Prince Imperial. 

Bob Gates beat Belle of Piedmont. 

Slocum beat Pet Gladstone. 


Second Series. 
CLIFFORD AND FRED W. 


“This brace was the first of the second series. They are 
owned by the president and vice-president of the club, and 
in accordance with parliamentary usage the dogs were placed 
in the relative positions sustained by their owners. They 
were put down at half past two in a hollow, and worked up 
a slope in sedge. Fred made a point to a single that Tucker 
flushed to order and missed. Clifford then came up and 

ointed near there, it was thought at the scent of the same 
Bait, but several birds soon flushed a short distance ahead, 
and he may have been on their trail. We then worked down 
a run in sedge when both dogs challenged, roaded and 

ointed several times. Finally Clifford pinned the bevy and 

red backed him, or pointed, we were not near enough to 
determine which. Mr. Donner to order put up the birds and 
crippled one, that Clifford with considerable help retrieved. 
The birds settled among some pines and were followed, Fred 
made a point and as Tucker went ahead Pred blinked his 
bird but soon came back and the bird flushed near him, 
Clifford then pointed but soon went on, and soon after red 
pointed and again blinked as Tucker to order went ahead 
and flushed the bird. This ended the heat with Fred the 
Winner. Down twenty-eight minutes, Fred had much the 
best of if in speed and range. 


GLOSTER AND: LADY ©, 


were put down in an old field and worked over to a branch, 
and then we turned down the branch in sedge. Gloster 
male the first point and Lady backed him nicely, Captain 
MeMaurdo to order flushed four birds and scored a miss, We 
then turned up over a knoll, when Gloster pointed and then 
drew on and got too close, the birds flushing just as he 
pointed. Lady then pointed at the old scent and Gloster 
backed her, A little further on a brace flushed near the 
judges and one near Lady. We then crossed to Colonel Hol- 
ton’s and beat out a patch of weeds, where Gloster was lost, 
but soon found on point to a bevy that his handler to order 
flushed and killed one. When Gloster was ordered to re- 
trieve, Lady went for it and brought it nicely. The judges 
consulted and ordered up the dogs, with Gloster the winner. 
Down twenty-seven minutes. This was a short heat, and 
Lady had no opportunity to get in amy work, as Gloster had 
the legs of her and got to the best places first. 


BELLE AND ROY MONARCH 


were put down near where the last brace was taken up and 
worked down to the branch and then up through a stubble, 
where Bell made a nice point and Roy came up and went 
ahead and also pointed the same bevy. Haight, to order, 
finshed and brought down three with one barrel, Belle 
retrieving two of them very nicely, Following them up 
Belle got them first, and pinned one and Roy backed her, 
Haight, to order, put up the bird but_did not shoot. Roy 
then got in a point to a single that Aldrich, to order, flushed. 
They were then ordered up with Belle the winner. Down 
eighteen minutes. Belle was the fastest and widest ranger, 
Roy haying the best of it in style, 


DAISYeF, AND MANDAN 


were put down in an old cornfield and worked down to the 
branch and then over a knoll in sedge, where Daisy made a 
nice point, and as her handler came up she drew on a step or 
two and dropped very prettily. Rose to order flushed a small 
beyy, and Daisy was unsteady to wing. Following them 
into some pines Mandan ran into a fresh bevy and flushed 
them, A little further on Daisy made a point but nothing 
was found. Mandan then made an indifferent point and 
Daisy backed him, Morgan to order ae up the bird and 
killed it, Mandan retrieving nicely. alsy then made a 
point and Mandan backed her, but nothing was found, We 
then turned back and after going a short distance Daisy 
made a stylish point to a single that Rose flushed to order 
almost under the feet of the judges. <A little further on 
Mandan flushed one and stopped, and soon after he pointed 
and as Morgan went ahead to flush, Mandan left his bird 
and drew on after him, and he was ordered on and the bird 
fiushed near him. The judges then compared notes and 
ordered the dogs to go on. We then crossed the road to 
some grass and weeds, where Daisy challenged and then 
roaded out a bevy and pointed them nicely. Mandan went 
round her and also pointed, and the birds fiushed as the 
handlers came up. This ended the heat with Daisy the win- 
ner. Down forty-nine minutes. Daisy had the best of it in 
speed, range and style. 
CHANCH AND DAN GLADSTONE, 


This brace was put down at 4:47 in the field where the last 
brace was taken up and worked across the road to a cornfield 
where Chance pointed and Dan backed him and three birds 
flushed as the judges came up. Short claimed that his dog 
was pointing when Chance flushed a portion of the bevy and 
then pointed the three birds that remained, but the judges 
could only pass upon what they saw. Following the three 
birds into some pines Dan pinned one that Short to order 
fiushed and missed. Chance then pointed one that flushed 
as Avent came up. The remaiming bird was flushed by the 
judges and the dogs were brought back, when Chance pointed 
a bevy near the road that Avent to order put up and missed. 
This ended the heat with Chance the winner. Down thirteen 
minutes. Chance had the best of it in pace and range and 
was fully the equal of Dan in style. This was a short heat 
and hardly time enough was taken to fairly test the merits 
of each of the dogs. 


FANNIE W. AND BOB GATES. 


It was a quarter past five o’clock when this brace was put 
down. They were taken among the scattered birds of the 
last two bevies, and although considerable roading and 
pointing was done the birds were running to roost and the 
work was very unsatisfactory as the ground was apparently 
covered with scent. After eighteen minutes they were taken. 
up for the night and we started for town, pr 


FRIDAY. 
Leaving the hotel at.8:20 the dogs were put down at 8:38 in 


_ alarge open field to finish their heat. After beating out 


considerable ground we turned into the pines, where both 
challenged, pointed and roaded for sometime, Finally both 
east, Bob up wind and Fannie clown, and soon after she 

ointed. Bob then swung back below her and also pointed. 

fannie then drew on, and catching sight of Bob backed him. 
Stephens, to pata she up the bevy and killed one that Bob 
retrieved nicely, We then crossed the creek and Bob made a 
pau but went on and Fannie soon pointed a single 
that went as Tucker came up. Bob then got in a stylish 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


point to one that flushed wild before we came up. Bob then 
challenged and half-pointed, but his handler called him 
away, and a bird flushed as he came up. He soon had an- 
other one, however, and made a stylish point that Fannie 
backed nicely, and the bird went as wecameup. Thisended 
the heat, with Bob the winner. Down altogether forty-one 
minutes, This ended the second series, Slocum having a 
bye, Following is the 
Summary Second Serics. 


Fred W, beat Clifford. 
Gloster heat Lady C. 

Belle beat Roy Monarch. 
Daisy Ff. beat Mandan. 
Chance beat Dan Gladstone. 
Bob Gates beat Fannie W. 


Slocum, a bye. 
Third Series, 


SLOCUM AND FRED W, 


This brace was put down in the large open field on the 
Snow farm. Slocum went faster and ranged wider than we 
have ever seen him. Fred was also going at his best pace 
and eutting out the work in fine style. Working along the 
woods to the lower end of the field we turned back and when 
near the center of the field Slocum challenged, and with his 
head well up drew nicely to a bevy that flushed wild ahead 
of him and settled apparently in the corner of the woods, 
where we had failed to find them several times. This time 
also proved to be a win for the birds, as they again escaped. 
Judge Orth at this point was taken sick and returned to the 
hotel and Messrs. Bergundthal and Hitchcock judged the 
remaining heats. We turned north along the slope and 
crossed the fence near the old deserted house that sheltered 
us during the rain when running the Derby, Fred was go- 
ing as he pleased and would not mind the whistle, but hunted 


according to his own taste. Both dogs challenged 
near a ditch and the handlers were ordered to 
work the dogs up the run. Slocum at once 


obeyed the order, but Fred took a turn down the run 
and crossed the ditch and pointed a bevy in grand style. 
Tucker to order flushed them and. killed one that HWred re- 
trieved. The birds settled beyond the thicket where London 
made his celebrated pose four years ago, and as we went 
toward them another bevy was flushed by the spectators that 
went to the upper edge of the thicket. Crossing the branch 
Slocum made a point, and as Aldrich came up a bird flushed 
near the dog, but he held his point and Aldrich went ahead 
of him and put up another one, and missed it right and left, 
A little further on Slocum caught scent but drew too close 
and scored a flush. We then crossed over the hill and down 
to the branch, where Fred made a cast to the upper end of 
the field and challenged. Tucker after some time got him 
back and gave him a taste of the whip, This soured him, 
and when Slocum a few minutes later was drawing nicely 
on a beyy, Fred came up at speed and, winding the birds, 
made a willful flush and dropped to wing. This ended the 
heat in favor of Slocum. Down fifty-five minutes. 


GLOSTER AND BELLE, 


This brace was put down near where the last brace was 
taken up and given a spin in the open, .So far as speed was 
concerned, Belle could outrun Gloster, but her spurts were 
short and half the time she was loafing, while Gloster, with 
his steady strides, was hunting from start to finish and coy- 
ering much more ground than she did, His range was also 
more systematic, and he was greatly her superior in style, 
both in his way of going and when on game, ‘Turning back 
into the woods after the last bevy, Belle made a point and 
then went on and flushed birds that she should have held. 
Nothing more was done here, except that both dogs chal- 
lenged and pointed at old scent, Belle once backing Gloster 
very prettily. We crossed the hollow to some pines where 
the first bevy found by Fred W-~ had settled. As we crossed 
the fence Belle pointed, but soon went on, and a little fur- 
ther on again. pointed just as a bird flushed. Gloster then 


made a very nice point, and his handler to order put up a® 


bird in front of him and then the others went. Weswung 
round to the top of the hill, where Gloster made an elegant 

oint and Belle backed him nicely; as his handler came wu 
Gloster drew on a few steps down wind and again pointed, 
and the bird was flushed to order and killed and he retrieved 
it well. This was a capital piece of work. They were 
ordered up and the heat was awarded to Gloster. Down 
thirty-three minutes. 

DAISY F. AND CHANCE. 

This brace was nearly evenly matched in speed and range. 
Both were very stylish, Daisy having a little the best of it. 
Working them some distance, we turned into some pines, 
where both were lost. Chance was first found on point toa 
bevy that Avent to order flushed, Wangs one that Chance 
brought alive in good form. <A search was made for Daisy, 
and she was found some distance away on a staunch point 
to another bevy. As Rose went up to flush we saw the bevy 
nestled together close to the roots of a pine, and pointe 
them out to the spectators, who gathered round greatly ad- 
miring the beautiful picture. Rose then put them up, and, 
greatly to the delight of all, missed them clean. This was 
very good work, as Daisy had held her birds for a long time. 
Daisy got the next point to a single that Rose flushed to 
order and missed. As Daisy had not retrieved in this heat, 
by consent a dead bird was thrown, and she retrieved it 
nicely. <A little further on Daisy made a point, and Chance 
backed her. She soon went on, and in a short time pinned 
a single that was flushed to order. Meantime Chance 
pointed, probably at old scent, as nothing wasfound. This 
ended the heat, with Daisy the winner. Down twenty-eight 
minutes. Bob Gates having a bye, this ended the third 
series. 

Summary Third. Series, 

Slocum beat Fred W. 

Gloster beat Belle. 

Daisy F. beat Chance. 

Bob Gates a bye. 

Fourth Series. 


BOB GATES AND SLOCUM, 


In this heat Slocum, as Aldrich putit, “‘went back on him,”’ 
and did no work worth mentioning, winding up with a flush 
that should haye been a point, for which his handler gave 
him a taste of the whip after the heat was over. Bob went 
well and pointed two hares, and at the finish he made a good 
point to a bird that Avent, to order, flushed and crippled, but 
it was not found. Slocum had scored one flush and he now 
put up another, and the heat was ended with Bob the winner. 

own thirty-eight minutes. 


GLOSTER AND DAISY F. 


This brace was put down at 12:15 at the lower end of large 
open field on the Snow farm. Just before they were cast 
oit several birds flushed near the horses and we worked in 
their direction, but none of them were found, except one 
that flushed under the horses. We turned into the stubble, 
where both at nearly equal uperdl ranged wide and well. In 
style Daisy is a trifle more showy than Gloster when movy- 
ing, but when on birds Gloster has a way of going to his 
points that is very taking and to our mind the showy and 
stylish manner in which Daisy gets on her birds is not so 
pleasing and satisfactory as the very gamy action of Gloster 
from the time he catches the scent until he pins his birds. 
Nothing was done in the stubble except that Gloster made a 
beautiful point to which nothing was found. We turned 
through the woods to the Model Farm and beat out the large 
field of weeds, and crossing the creek turned up the brane 
toward the old mill. At the ditch above the mill Gloster 
made a point at the edge of a row of briers and Daisy backed 


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him a few seconds and then catching the scent she also 
pointed. As the Captain came up Gloster drew on a step 
or two and again pointed with his nose almost in the 
briers; two birds were flushed in front of him on 
the pbuatte side of the briers, but he still held his point, 
and as his handler went through the thicket he drew on and 
turned up in the ditch and roaded out the running bevy. 
never leaving the trail and locating them, pointed in grand. 
style. The birds were flushed to order and missed. They 
went in eyery direction, and one of them taking a wide circle 
came back over our heads and settled in the place from 
which they had flown. Working back to where a bird had 
been marked Daisy made a nice point and Gloster backed 
her, Rose to order putting up the bird and missing it. We 
beat out a thicket and the weeds along a fence and turned 
into some pines, where Daisy was lost and after some time 
found on point by her handler, but the bird flushed before 
he came up to her, and as the judges did not see her she got 
no credit for the point. We then went to lunch at the barn 
of the Model Farm. Down one hour. After lunch the dogs 
were again put out in the cornfield south of the house and 
worked through to the field beyond. Crossing a hollow, 
Daisy found a bevy and pointed in fine style; her handler to 
order pu up and missed, As the birds flew up the hollow an- 
other beyy under them rose and followed intothe woods. The 
dog's were sent in this direction, and a short distance from the 
fence Gloster caught scent, probably of three or four 
birds several yards in front of him, and was going up 
to them when he ran_up a single that was lying between, 
and the others went, This, we believe, the judges did not 
see, as they were some little distance away. Gloster went on 
a few steps and pointed one that his handler to order flushed 
and killed, and he was a trifle unsteady, and when sent to 
retrieve he did so, but bit the bird badly. A little further on. 
Gloster made a good point and Daisy backed him. There 
was nothing to his point, although a bird was flushed a few 
yards away down wind, but it could not have been his. A 
little further on Gloster again pointed nicely and his handler 
to order put up the bird. After comparing notes the dogs 
were sent on, and Daisy soon made a point and Gloster 
backed her, but nothing was found. Shortly after this Glos- 
ter disappeared behind some bushes and a bevy was seen to 
go from there; but he was going down wind and out of sight 
of the judges, and either condition would save him from 
scoring a demerit. penowng the birds into some sprouts 
Daisy scored a flush, and after a short consultation the 
judges decided the heat in favor of Gloster. Down twenty- 
six minutes; altogether one hour and twenty-six minutes, 
This was a good heat, Daisy running him a close race, Glos- 
ter was scouring and toward the last he let up in speed, but 
gamely kept up his gallop to the finish, his superior nose 
pulling himthrough. This ended the fourth series with the 
following result: 
Summary Fowrth Series. 
Bob Gates beat Slocum. 
Gloster beat Daisy F. 


Tie for First Place. 
BOB GATES AND GLOSTER. 


These were the last two left in for first money. Bob Gates 
was in capital condition, having had just work enough to 
put him in goodform. His heat in the morning was short 
and he got the benefit of a bye in the third series, and had an 
easy time with Slocum and was as fresh as though he had 
notrun. Gloster had run against Belle and Daisy F., having 
just finished a long and hard heat, added to which he was 
suffering from dysentery. Had he been in as good trim as 
Bob there is no telling which would have won, as both are 
rattlmg goodones. Eyen asit was Glosterran a much better 
race than was expected of him, and Bob was not so far ahead 
at any time that he could afford to make many mis- 
takes. After a wait of half an hour the dogs were put 
down in the open field where the two bevies had been found 
and worked down to the stubble near the house. Turning 
down to the woods Gloster challenged and was drawing on a 
bevy, when Bob made a point in the woods just below him, 
and Gloster was ordered to be brought round. As the cap- 
tain went to him he stiffened on point, but he was taken off, 
and as the spectators came up they flushed a bevy there. 
Bob meantime drew on quite a distance, but finally gave it 
up. Gloster then made a cast in the woods in the direction 
that the bevy had gone, and catching the scent he made a 
beautiful point to a brace that were flushed to order. Just 
then Bob pointed but nothing wasfound. A little further 
on Bob challenged just as one flushed, and when his handler 
fired he broke shot, but at once came back to order, and soon 
after he flushed one and stopped, and several more got up. 
Both then pointed at the same time, and birds were flushed 
to order to each. Stephenson missed his bird, but the captain 
crippled one, and when Gloster was sent to retrieve he made 
an elegant point to another one; but as he was retrieving, 
this did not count. He then retrieyed the cripple nicely. 
Wetook a turn up the branch, and as we came back Bob 
cast over to astubble and pinned a bevy within a few yards 
of Short, who was standing there with his horse. Stephen- 
son to order put them up and killed one that Bob retrieved 
nicely. Following up the birds into some pines, Bob got 
them first and nailed one, Gloster backing him nicely. The 
bird was flushed to order and the heat was ended, with Bob 
the winner, and he was declared the winner of first prize. 
Down forty-two minutes. The judgesselected Belle of Pied- 
mont as the best dog beaten by the winner, and she was 
ordered to run with Gloster for second place, but Captain 
McMurdo, who handled both, decided to divide the honor 
and money equally between them, and the stake was fin- 
ished at 3:29. 

Following is a complete summary: 

First Series. 

Clifford beat Noble C. 

Fred W. beat Lillian. 

Gloster beat Brandon. 

Lady C. beat St. Elmo IV. 

Belle beat Pendragon. 

Roy Monarch beat Chickasaw II, 

Mandan beat Windemere, 

Daisy FI’. beat Gene. 

Chance beat Mack. 

Dan Gladstone beat Dashing Noble. 

Fannie W. beat Prince Imperial, 

Bob Gates beat Belle of Piedmont. 

Slocum beat Pet Gladstone. 

Second Series. 

Fred W. beat Clifford. 

Gloster beat Lady C. 

Belle beat Roy Monarch. 

Daisy FE. beat Mandan. 

Chance beat Don Gladstone. 

Bob Gates beat Fannie W. 

Slocum a bye. 

Third Serves. 

Slocum beat Fred W. 

Gloster beat Belle. 

Daisy FE’. beat Chance. 


Bob Gates a bye. 
- Fourth Series. 


Bob Gates beat Slocum. 
Gloster beat Daisy TF, 
Tie for First Place. 
Bob Gates beat Gloster and won first prize. 
Gloster and Belle of Piedmont divided. second prize. 


THE CHAMPION STAKE, 
There were six nominations for the Champion Stake, and 
Robert le Diable, the winner of the Pointer Stake, also en- 


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[Dec. 9, 1886, 


tered, The entries closed on Friday night after the finish of 
the Pointer Stake, all except Drake and Roderigo Alling, 
making five ready to start. They were drawn torun; Robertle 
Diable against Mainspring, Gath’s Mark against Yoreman, 
Paul Gladstone getting the bye. Thestake was to have been 
run on Saturday, with Messrs. Wilson, Donner and Orth as 
judges, but in-the morning it was snowing, and the prospect 

or a start during the day was very unpromising. At half 
past 9 the handlers requested the committee to decide what 
should be done, and they very wisely decided that_the en- 
trance money should be returned and the stake be declared 
off, the club dividing the added money, $100, equally among 
the five dogs. This decision was accepted by the handlers as 
entirely satisfactory, and the meeting of the Hastern Field 

‘Trials Club for 1886 was brought to a close. 


MASTIFF PRIZES. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Ata recent meeting of the American 
decided to offer the following prizes; 

First—A. challenge prize, to be competed for yearly, of the 
value of $150, open to all exhibitors, for the best American 
bred mastiff whose dam-has been owned in this country at 
least six consecutive months before the birth of the com- 

etitor. 

- Second—A silver challenge cup of the value of $100 for the 
best mastiff dog the property of a member of the American 
Mastiff Club, 

Third—A. silyer challenge cup of the value of $100 for the 
best mastiff bitch the property of a member of the American 
Mastiff Club. 

Fourth—Mastifi puppy sweepstakes, to be decided at a 
show in the spring of 1887, to be selected by the executive 
committee of the American Mastiff Club, open only to mem- 
bers of the club. R. H. DERBY, Secretary, 


AMERICAN Mastrrr Crus, 9 West Thirty-fifth street, New York. 


Mastiff Club it was 


AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB. 


MEETING of the American Kennel Club was held at 
the Hoffman House in this city on Monday, Dec. 6. The 
pace being delayed by the storm, the chair was taken 
y Mr. W. H. Child, of Philadelphia, The clubs were repre- 
sented as follows: Philadelphia, W. H. Child; New Jersey, 
C. J. Peshall; Rhode Island, N. Seabury; Hornellsville, J. 
Watson; Fox-Terrier Club, T. H. Terry, regular delegates. 
Proxies were held as follows: Westminster Kennel Club. T. 
H. Terry; Pittsburgh, A. P. Vredenburgh; New England, 
C. A. Baker; Cleveland, L. G, Hanna; New Haven, C, J. 
Peshall; Hartford, T. C. Naedele. Cincinnati and the Na- 
tional Field Trials Club were not represented. 

The secretary’s report was the first regular order of busi- 
ness after reading the minutes. This document was taken 
up by sections and referred to business done by correspond- 
ence since the September meeting. The Hornell point of 
order as to the right of the club to delegate the power to 
appoint committees which was by the constitution specially 
mae part of the committee’s duties, was first considered and 
the president’s ruling sustained, 

Mr. Peshall, the mover of the resolution to appoint a com- 
Inittee to revise the constitution, then drew the attention of 
the members to the point of order, really being well taken 
and obtained permission to so amend his resolution as to 
propose a committee on reyision of constitution, to consist 
of Messrs. Smith, Child and Watson. Carried. 

The Stafford Springs Club, which had been rejected, asked 
permission to support an application for a rehearing of their 
case. This was granted and the committee without discussion 
decided to allow the application to lie on the table pending 
the receipt of the new constitution. 

Wo reply haying been received from the Wisconsin Kennel 
Club to the request for a copy of their constitution, the sec- 
retary was instructed to notify that club that he was still 
awaiting their answer to his communication of last Sep- 
tember. 

Mr. Peshall was appointed a committee to procure the evi- 
dence in the cases of Sensation and Wattie, entered in classes 
at Boston show to which they were not eligible. 

The new eredentials committee was elected, consisting of 
Messrs. Child, Terry and Munhall, and a committee on dis- 
cipline was also elected, viz.; Messrs. Faxon, Downes and 
Peshall. . 

No report was received from Mr, Smith, appointed to pro- 
cure testimony in the Sans Souci Kennel disqualification case. 

The next case was the appeal of Mr. Munhall, of Cleve- 
land, owner of the pointer bitch Patti M., from the decision 
of Mr. Peshall, the New Jersey delegate, that Beaufort was 
entitled to compete for the special, ‘open to all comers.” 
Mr. Hanna warmly supported the cause of Mr. Munhall, but 
when it came to a vote Mr. Peshall’s decision was sustained, 
The dissentient yotes were Boston. Hartford and Cleveland 
and no votes were cast for the New Haven, New Jersey, West- 
minster or F'ox-Terrier clubs. 

The Stud Book committee presented a report and after 
Eaee discussion the subject was referred to another com- 
mittee. ; 


MINTING AND ORION.—Cranbrook Lodge, Ilford, Hssex 
England, Noy. 22.—Editor Forest and Stream: I shipped 
last week for Mr. E. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., two of the 
finest young mastiffs this country has produced for man 
years past. These dogs are the well known Minting and 
Orion, both first prize winners. Minting, born May, 1885, is 
by champion Maximilian out of champion Cambrian Prin- 
cess, by the late old champion Beau out of Mr. Woolmore’s 
Modesty. Maximilian, by the late champion The Emperor 
‘out of Mr, Woolmore’s Merlin, the dam of Crown Prince. 
Orion, born June 25, 1885, is by Boatswain out of Mr. Gustav 
Lang’s Nelly, by Young Victor. Boatswain, by the late old 
champion Beau out of Princess Royal, own litter sister to 
Crown Prince. These dogs will make their mark on the 
American show bench and prove themselves valuable at 
stud.—RICHARD COOK....MELROSE, Mass., Dec. 6.—Hditor 
Forest and Stream: Minting has not won equal with Beau- 
fort, but I have it from as good judges as are in England 
that he is as fine a mastiff as there 1s living.—E. H. Moore, 


MASTIFES.—Editor Forest and Stream: Mr. Mason 
appears to disparage Mr. Wade’s letters on mastiff type, 
while at the same time he has a profound respect for the 
opinions of Mr. Wynn. In his ‘History of the Mastiff” Mr. 

ynn regards Mr, Wade as the eon American authority 
on the mastiff.”’ He also gives . Wade credit for ‘his 
carefully gleaned knowledge,” and in some respects sound 
judgment of the breed. Ofcourse Mr. Wynn objects to Mr. 
Wade’s assertion that the bulldog layback is nota character- 
istic of the mastiff. If Mr. Wadeis wrong why do you not 

rove him so? He has made statements based upon facts. 
] ither disprove Mr. Wade’s assertions, or in event of your 
inability to do so, “give us a rest.””.—VicTOR M. HALDEMAN. 
[We have a communication from Mr. Wynn on this sub- 
ject which will be given as soon as possible. | 


SAVANNAH, Ga., Nov. 30.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
Please find list of awards at dog and floral show held in 
Savannah, Ga., Nov. 18. We have some very fine specimens 
and fine bred dogs here, owned by kennels and private 
parties, but were not entered. The prize winners were the 
only entries: O. T. Goodwin’s snl aie Thos. W. Keene, 
diploma; N. V. Ketchum’s cocker spaniel (name not given), 
diploma; Chas. D. Russell’s Gordon and Laverack setter Bo, 
diploma,—-SPECTATOR, 


THE BEECH GROVE FARM KENNELS, of Beech 
Grove, Ind,, publish a neat and meaty little pamphlet about 
mastiits with the farm catalocue, — a 


; KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
2" No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 


Inquirer, Austin—At what age is a dog capable of service in 
ae stud without injury to himself? Ans, One year and a half to 
wo years. - 


SUBSCRIBER, Charlestown.—My cocker pup, which is 2mos, old, 
has great difficulty in breathing. The symptoms are more appar- 
ent when excited or after takingexercise. Inclined to choke after 
eating. Hats well and appears healthy in all other ways. Ans, If 
you can, give vapor or steam inhalations. Give 3grs. of calomel. 
After a, day give three drops of Fowler’s solution of arsenic in the 
milk night and morning, 


SUBSCRIBER, Pt. Rowan.—I have a setter dog about a year and a 
half old and seems healthy except a pain or ache he seems to have 
in his head; he shakes his head and rubs his ears against my leg 
as though he has earache, Please prescribe. Healso has little in- 
sects on him which look like ticks. Please prescribe. Ans, Your 
dog has canker of the ear, Get the following; Of hromo-chloral 
and of landanum eachidr., of water 6drs. Mix, Dropin ear 
night and morning. For the ticks use insect powder. 


Rifle and Crap Shooting. 


RANGE AND GALLERY, 


THE FRERE TARGET. 


M R, THOMAS FRERE, of Bay Ridge, L. I., has for some time 

past_been using a modification of the ordinary Creedmoor 
target. He invited his friends to use the target, and such general 
satisfaction resulted from its use he has finally prepared a series 
of them reduced for gallery practice and has placed them on the 
market. He designed them, he claims, in order to secure more 
equitable scoring than;is usually awarded by the old target for 
accurate line shooting at the short ranges and for true elevation 
shooting atthe middle and long ranges. He discards the present 
circular bullseye, or rather modifies its shape, so that it becomes a 
diamond, and the other subdivisions of the target follow the same 
plan, producing a target diagram as shown in thecut. For long 


\ 

No, 1.—FRERE’S SHORT-RANGE, LINE- 
SHOT TARGET, here reduced from ‘' Creed- 
moor" soo yard Range, for 12'4 feet; from 
zoo yard Range, for 25 feet; from joo yard 
Range for 3714 feet. 


Entered according to Act of Congress,in the year 1886, hy Trosaz Prens, 
in the Office of the Jibrarian of Congress, at Washington, 


range work the same general scheme is followed, but the target 
drops upon its side and the diamond rests with its longest axis in 
a horizontal position, giving the greatest preference to shots of 
good eleyation in the scoring. E 

The idea has a special bearing upon military marksmanship, 
where the single soldier at short range and the massed company 
front at long range is the target of ultimate practice. To the be- 
ginner at short range work theimportance of a steady, upright 
ROE of the piece is very effectively impressed by the use of this 

reet. 

Mr. Frére’s post office address is Box 555, New York city, and for 
general convenience he has placed a series of target diagrams upon 
a large sheet, so that for any distance within doors the marksman 
may find a properly graded target. 


JW, Blake. .: Poss... sess. 90 89 88 87 87 86 85 85—878 
WES ELANTIB. 2. (ore een e 92 91 90 87 87 86 86 85 85 &5—874 
NUS SGN an hor eas Soon kb aadne 92 89 88 87 86 86 86 85 85 85—869 


Maj. Blake also wins the $6 prize for largest number of consecu- 
tive bullseyes, 15. 


Military Match. 
Fala AOVANTOS Mnem. cert aarti 46 46 45 45 45 45 45 457544 44—450 
ERO) PATH teen tavernas 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 44 44—448 
SICUHeNTys Gu eo nussee esa 4h 45 46 44 44 44 44 44 43 45-441 
ISLCEM EIDE DIM, or age ee 48 438 43 42 42 41 41 41 41 40—417 
Amateur’s Match. 
Wed Babess nscecreiitaeecalde 49 49 49 49 49 48 45 48 48 48—485 
W H Smith.... 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48—480 
DUFBAST MAM. cine eeye seme 4§ 48 48 48 48 48 47 47 47 47—476 
A BWilson. ........., ..-48 4% 47 47 47 47 46 46 46 46—467 
Mr. Bates also gets $5 for the largest number of consecutive 


bullseyes, haying 17 to his credit. | : 

For December Mr. W, H. Harrison, the manager, proposes to 
offer prizes for all-comers’ rest match; all-comers’ off-hand 
match, decimal target amateur match, decimal target; military 
match and a special prize for a pistol match at s0yds. 

NEW ORLEANS, Noy, 28.—There was a rifie match to-day at 
the range at the United States Barracks, between teams from Bat- 
tery B, L, F, A, and the Louisiana Rifles. The wind was switchy, 
the aix cold, so the shooting was not up to theaverage. The 
majority of the members of the Louisiana Rifles and several in 
Battery B shot for the first time at the long ranges. The follow- 
ing are members of the team of Battery B: Lieutenant Thomp- 
son, Sergeants Uter and Hanswald, Corporals Bowles and d’Heme- 
court and Privates Hammet, Sallean. Herbert and Kerr. Thebest 
scores are subjoined: At 200yds., 119; at 300yds., 94; at 500yds., 110. 
Louisiana Rifles: Captain Adams, Lieutenant Maier, Surgeon 
Schuppert and Privates Boissoneau. McIntyre. Keynoir, Pava, 
Vienne and Rolling. At 200yds., 104; at 300yds., 77; at 500yds., 77. 
The match was won by Battery B by 65 points. 


GALLERY SHOOTING.—New York, Nov. 20.—For the purpose 
of infusing a little life among gallery shooters, Lhereby challenge 
any gallery shot of New York or yicinity to shoot me the following 
match at Zettler’s rifle gallery, No. 207 Bowery, for a trophy or 
whatever may be mutually agreed upon, to take place two weeks 
after acceptance of challenge: Rifle 22-cal., off-hand, not over 
10lbs, weight, 3lb. pull, 12-ring target, 100 to 500 shots, 100 shots 
ee night, other conditions as tay be agreed upon.—M. DORLER, 
2 Owery: 


WALNUT HILL, Boston, Noy. 25.—To-day marked the largest 
attendance at Walnut Hill for several TnowtHe, ee ate es 
closed, and a large number of militia came out for practice. 
Messrs, Frye and Washburn each made a clean score of 100 in 
the rest match and others distinguished themselves in the off- 
hand matehes.. Following are the best scores made and the list of 
prize-winners in the various matches closed: : 


ecimal Off-Hand Match, 
OE Berry, A....-...-. Gees tee -.10 81010510 9 8 7 8 8—88 
WHE ni apa coe be phen mM etnn sss Bed yes 1010 8 6 9 9 8 §10 6—84 
Se eo ean eed 1010 7 7 8101010 4 %—838 
NCW ATIS, Die alec sett ahaa her 1001099678 8 7 6—80 
Monte orbs oe en eeteh AO ee, 6 91010 5 7 6 6 9-77 
eehicracc dams 8 810 4 7 6 8 8 53 
Lee eae SS NN NTS 810 61010 8 6 5 5 87 
8 7 47 9 810 4 3 4-64 
ALEC et eee ney es 65 46 5 6 610 6 7—61 
FO Sheppard, mil A,,... sere 5 64849 6 7 &61 
Rest Match. 
Wb Baa ee 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—100 
-10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—100 
-.101010 910101010 9 10— 98 
i ..101010 710101010 9 8— 94 
: Pistol Match. 
Le AerAaTC IS. £5 fy etc ae We LOL 10 10 10 7 9% 46 
H Garter........:cssseees: Cee PEP BE ies a, fin 8 10 10 8 9—45 
CLAN eV Gl. ee ote SO WS Gre erent tee 10 10 6 9 S—48 


Prize winners—Decimal Off-Hand Handicap—Match C, 
W_Henry...,..81 80 79 77 77—429 JN Frye.......79 78 77 76 (5—405 
J Francis (mil.)84 81 80 79 79-428 BG Warren...78 73 72 72 1—s01 
H Withington.74 73 72 70 69—414 L Breahm..... 81 77 75 74 1—378 
J A Huggins...83 62 82 81 73—408 JA Cobb.,....- 69 64 63 G1 57-874 

Prize Winners—Rest Match. 


SUE MCIO sence crete Geebens anv hee 100 100 100 100 100—500 
INC WAR RDP TIA owe ssacie Ur Ate hex 100 100 100 99 §)-—498 
BYE ROU Stene ree A A Fa I Seep 100 100 99 99 99—497 
MN WHIRY Ge ater scot: fe cro a pete tual Aa Seetcote aoud 100 100 99 99 99-497 
JAR AVMOG ere a ck - 2 ued lel ates oe euAna) 100 100 99 99 99—497 
S Winchester........ ected eck ey oeint Agee yr 97 OF 8T BT I7—485 
Prize Winners—Pistol Match. 
i Carter A th ic iinincas ices ten. 47 45 45 44 44 42 42 41 41 41—432 
d Brancis.—.. 5 icin pear eee 46 44 43 48 43 42 41 41 41 41—425 
AES Wires eis a Et AT Mary ge 43 43 42 42 41 41 41 41 40 40—414 
JAB DIAS {stb cee eee opine enn 39 37 36 35 55 84 33 BU 27 26—831 
PANO MG OLMO sees tote poh et ainacetrs 35 32 30 29 29 28 27 26 26 26—288 


BOSTON, Dec. 4—To-day was not the most delighful day for 
outdocr sports, and the attendance at Walnut Hill Range was 
limited to a few enthusiasts. Hair records were made late in the 


day. The score: j > 
, . Decimal Off-hand Matches. 
J_Mrancis (mil) Be... eres as 08 9 7 T T 910 10 10—87 
LBM OUESY horte es whet oes ere Deke Sem 6 8 8 910 8 8 8 8 10—83 
We OTT ea secen aes .-8§ 868 7 910 8 8 7 9-82 
J R Missane... .9 919 8 7 6 710 7 8-81 
N_C Nason ..., :-8 7 810 8 7 % 7 8 8&8 
W Henry, C... .8 7 8 8 G10 7 8 7 8K 
D L Chase, A. ~d 6% 9 5 810 9 6 TZ 
OF Hall, A... 77 78 9 7 T 4 51071 
Rest Match. 
HO SEVETANCCL. .» cn Hares ceck acm eee 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10—97 
FU VVALLGLOTS Bil paso 4 cece eee nate te ae 1010 10101010 9 8 10 10-97 
VNTOMC Vib ts tol eng Mederibew ee is 2 Sts 81010 9 8 9106 10 10 10—94 
Wilke Olenvep.: ctice ducer eooare han ser 10 810 8101010 8& 10 10—94 


Match D is for the tA Ci medal and four other medals of 
silver and bronze. Match : 
Standard American target, with 10 prizes, 26 | 
at rest for the Victory gold medal and two other medals of silver 
and bronze, Match C is a decimal off-hand match at 200yds., 
prizes, a percentage of entry fees, divided into 10 prizes. Match 
Misa military match at 500yds., and will close Feb, 22. <A State 
military ae a will also be shot, open only to members of the M, 
Vv. M., distance 200yds., four scores to count, The prizes are gold, 
silver and bronze badges, A military match on the Standard tar- 
get will be one of the features, 

MANCHESTER, N. H., Nov, 25,—The team rifle match, 10 men 
to a team, took place to-day between Manchesters and Lajrences, 
ane resulted in a victory for the Manchesters by a score of 704 to 


THE MARYLAND RIFLE CLUB has been organized at Balti- 
more with sixteen members, 


THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to elub 
secretaries, Oorrespondents who faverus with club scores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. 


PATERSON, N. J.—Pigeon match between Edward Berry, 20yrs. 
old, and Abram Harris, an old pigeon shooter, 10 birds each, old 
Long Island rules to goyern: . ; 

WBE LVI sie nnd eo 1101001101—8 A Harris....-.....+-. 1011 110010—6 

The birds were an exceptionally good lot of strong flyers. There 
is talk of a match between Berry and Wm. Bunn.—J. C. W. 

LA SALLE, N. Y., Noy. 30.—Niagara River Shooting Club 
sweepstakes day, 7 live pigeons: 


Reeloe tr iatep a Pair stern WW11101—6 Hopkins.........;.+ e+ 111001135 

CRE a Se aan OMMN—6 Jenne, Jr.... ........--. 0111010—4 
Shirleye IV Vce ok ae ee oe 1011111—6_- Jewett.....--..... 2.--- 0111111—6 
Savi hb eh Per eect are 1111111—f Gombert...-............. 1111000—4 
Shiney Cua Aree 0111010—4 


Jewett and Case divided second, Gombert fourth. 
Ten Niagara Falls blackbirds: 


GOMDETU. corre = +> 1111101100—7_ Shirley, C H......,. 110111 1000— 6 
Seay Gsleeooee es 1117101111—9 Jenne......... .--V110110001— 5 
Shine ya Cwase: sreee,, 1101000011—5 Kellogg....... . .1017301111— 8 
Hopkins.........-..4 CL100LOIIO—5  Case.... -. ..-- sess T111111—10 
Jewett... 0. cere eur 1111101101—8 


Seven blackbirds; 


Gombert: Se eat erase DMI1I—6-— Jewett... 2... sss. casas 11100115 
Smith liii111—7_ Shirley, CH............ 0101111—5 
Shirley, J W.. 1101015 Jenne..... cee psc eee eee: 1111101—6 
Hopkanser ree seuss TOUIN—b Gases cs ai acter wee 1110111—6 


JERSEY CITY HEIGHTS GUN CLUB.—The seyenth regular 
monthly shoot for cfip of the above club took place on the club 
gvound at Marion on the 2d inst. Owing to the severe weather 
or perhaps io the very high and piercing wind, there was but 2 
small attendance of club members. The wind, at the rate of sixty 
or seventy miles an hour (more or less) swept directly across the 
trapsto the right. When the bird sprung from the trap it was 
whirled like a flash, almost out of shot at once. Tt balked the best 
of the shooters. Even “Old South Paw,” winner of cup last month, 
couldn't ‘get on to’em.” Al is a left-hander, hence the name 
South Paw given him,I believe by the genial co-reporter and 
fellow sportsman, Jake Pence. The birds going to the right went 
“Al's way, only they went too fast. Score. embers’ handicap, 
second barrel counts 14 bird, gun below elbow, etc.: 


Heritage (0 S'P)p26yds, oo. i 22s. recat ene 0011000-2 
THekens OvOse. Weippe pseh er este yeaa ee ener 1011001-+4 
Cammion, 27yd8.. oes - ence eee seen eee eee ean en 14 0000 0—-Ls 
W Siegler (Reliable No. 2), 28yds.--...............- 11011 Us—hls 
Burdebisevaes. ceva cls vicks sniees ous saeeh area meear ee 0011011-¢ 
Dezuba (first shot at trap), Zlyds...,..........- . 0010000-1 


Siegler cup and first money, Dickens won on tie with Burdett 
second money, Heritage third money. Sweepstake shooting until 
dark was joined in by members from out of town who came later, 
among whom we were pleased. to see Mr, Pilkington, of Oak Point, 
a good shot and a gentleman.—,J ACOBSTAFF. 


ST. LOUIS, Noy. 28.— A match at 50 glass balls, revolving traps, 
20vds. rise, was shot at the Riverside Gun Club grounds, to-day, 
between Messrs. Burgdorf and Maune, with the following result: 
Burgdorf-.,.,.... 10110101011111100141110111100001111000001110111011—82 
Maune.......,+-+-11110011111110101101001101100001110101091101110011—31 


LONDON, Ont,, Dec. 2.—A pigeon shooting match came off at 
Strathroy this afternoon, in which several London shots partici- 
pated. <A. C. Smith, of this city, officiated as referee, The medal 
rena won by J. Paine was won by J. P. Eyans, of London, who 
killed 10 straight birds. Richard Smith, of Strathroy, was second, 


and BsDrake and G, Replay, of London, divided third and fourth 
money. In asweepstakes W. C. Drake and C. N. Simpson, of Lon- 


don, tied for first on 5 straight birds each, and divided first and 
second money. H. Mayor and R. Smith tied for third and fourth 
on 3 birds each. 

_MEDFORD, Dec. 4—There will be an all day shoot at the Wel 
lington Gun Club grounds Dee, 16. One of the principalevents of 


the day will be fhe contest for the Climax diamond 2 


‘Dae. 9, 1886.] 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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SACRAMENTO, Nov. 26.—At Agricultural Park to-day the Por- 
ester Gun Club and the Pacifie Sportsmen’s Club shot the match 
for a supper, which has for a week or two formed the subject of 
conversation and discussion among those who delight in the use 
of the shotgun, Tlie sveather was delightful, though perhaps if 
there lad-been-a little more breeze to blow the smoke away after 
the discharge of the first barrel, the scores would have been better, 
The birds were a fine lot, big and sirong as. a general thing, and 
many of them, hard hit, succeeded in carrying their loads of lead 
outside the flags, The ehoaters were ih excellent humor, and there 
was not a hard word or dispute from first to last, There was a 
large attendance of spectators, who evinced much interest in the 
match, and it really was a-very close contest, neither toam ever 
succeeding in getting more than tour birdsinthelead. In the first 
round the Pacifics made two less misses than the Foresters, but 
the latter improved in tle second round, and at the close of the 
third vound were two birds ahead. At the commencement of the 
ninth and tenth rounds the teams were tied. At the beginning of 
the eleventh the Pacifies had the advantage of one, but the teams 
were even when ehey began the twelfth, The Foresters in it 
missed only two to their opponents’ four, and won by a total of 
102 to 100- The shooting was not up to the average of those en- 
raged in it, but it may be remarked that very tew birds escaped 
unhurt. In the following score the figure 2 denotes when the 
second barrel was used, which in many instances was only to 
‘make sure” after a bird bad heen brought to grass. The match 
was under Hurlingham rules, members of the teams sliooting 
alternately; - As 

Foresters. Pacifies. ; 
J Gerber.....-.... 110112111011—10 “Parrott....... vee» LORO1LII1111—10 
H Gerber,...,.-...202221121200— 9 Pedlar. -211100111010-— & 


W # Gerber.,....01001102102I— 7 Plohr........ -100222111000— 7 
Todd. ........,...022201111211—10 ‘Wittenbroek,.,... 120010211101— 8 
Biderman .......,112010111102— 9 Routier..,...,,,-.222212012000— 8 

kener... ....,.200201202000— 5 Chapman.....- .. -200110212022— 8 
Baie. oe eyene 22001910121— & Damm.,...... we eee OU2P12112111—10 
FY BI ppeder te om 211212270222—11 Vaughn........... T#1201110202— 9 
Coffey......---.--,l0210212100I— 8 Kun. ......e- see. 221110221202—10 
Ruhstaller......,.121220101201— 9 Movrrison,...,....-10010121020]— 7 
Shepler, ...:..:.--+ 12110111021J—10  WNesbiliti............ 120000320110— 6 
Hamilton...... - 111010121201— 8 Graves..........-. 120012111201— 9 


making the followiug scores: oe 

Schrott,,...,,...-.10U1211110i-10 Youmg............. 122222110021—10 
TWH Gs eee »» O00001112220— 6 Tebbets,.....-..+- 001122221012— 8 
Chapman..... »- L11121111021—11-“Nicolaus,.........110?127102211—10 


SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 25.—The open tournament given by the 
Lineoln Gun Club to-day at Alameda Point did not bring to- 
gether as many shooters as was anticipated, most of the gun men 
preferring to take a day at quail or duck to breaking pottery, The 
few shooters present, however, went to work early in the day and 
some good sport was had. The first match was at 10 single clays, 


18yds.: 

iennaeon ee .. OLOIOINN0O—4 Hober.........--..... O110000000—2 
Dunshee...... nee et 11001100116 _Scovern,....----...-- 1101011011—7 
Gampbell............ 1100100109—4 r 


The second shoot was at the same nOmber. Three men, Dun- 
shee, Campbell and Donaldson tied and on a freeze out Campbell 
froze out and the other tyo divided the pot: 


Dunshee..../... aw 01101110117 Brown.........- an 0000010001 —2 
Campbell... .....-. 1111010140—7 G Donaldson......... 0111011101—7 
Hober....- prevers y+ 0011001001I—4 Schultz,,.-..-.-.-,...000711100—5 
Scoyern........ ..... O111010001—6 


BOSTON, Dec. 1.—The trap-shooters had a pleasant meet at 
Walnut Hill to-day, although a raw wind blew across the range 
during most of the contests. The match was the last one for this 
winter, The winners in the sweepstake matches were: 1. Six 
clay-pigeons—Nichols first, Eddy second, Swift third. 2%. Six clay- 
pigeons—Snow and Stanton first, Nichols second, Lewis and Eddy 
third. 3..Six bats—Stanton and Nichols first, Swift and Eddy sec- 
ond, Lewis third. 4. Six clay-pigeons, straightaway—Switt first, 
Nichols second, Eddy third. 5. Six clay-pigeons—Stanton first, 
Snow second, Eddy third. 6. Six clay-pigeons—Swift first, Stan- 
ton second, Snow third. 7. Six clay birds—Stanton first, Swift 
Second, 5, Six clay-pigeons—Stanton first, Nichols second. 9. Six 
blackbirds—Stanton and Nichols first, Bddy second. 10. Six clay- 
pigeons—Nichols and Swift first, Stanton second. 11, Three clay- 
pigeons—Nichols first, Stanton and Swift second, 12. Six clay- 
pigeons, straightaway—Nichols first, Stanton second, 13, Six 

uail—Nichols first, Stanton second. 14. Six quail—Stanton first, 

now second. 

TORONTO, Noy. 27,—A shooting match took place this after- 
noon at Oulcott’s Hotel, Eglinton, between A, Wyness and J. 
Bailey, at 10 birds each, Bailey winning, he scoring 8 out of 10, 
while his opponent only grasse Wm. Smith acted as referee, 
and §. Townson and Jeff Worden as judges. 


Cianaving. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to FOREST AND 
SrREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, ete., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same. Canoeisis and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward ta FOREST AND STRHAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport, 


“WIDE VS. NARROW CANOES. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

I have read the article on ‘Wide vs. Narrow Canoes” with con- 
siderable interest, because I have sailed wide canoes for eight 
jones and know that. for sailing they are preferable every way, 

ut have been satisfied with reading until “8. came along in the 
issue of Dec. 2 and tread on my corns. 

Tam inclined to think the al season must have been “S.’s” first 
on the Delaware, otherwise he would not haye claimed to have 
beaten duckers with a canoe. The duckers he speaksof were open 
pushing boats, without centerboards, and are not. designed for 
sailmg. They carry 9 or 12yds.of canvas (54 or 728q. ft.), not square 
yards, as “S.” says. Sails on the Delaware are spoken of accord- 
anes the number of yards of canvas 2vin. wide they are mada of, 
and deducting bights and corner pieces, a yard of canvas inakes 
6sq. ft. of sail. The sails on these Gloucester pushing boats are 
used only in running from the boat house to the gunning grounds, 
so. that there is little credit in beating them, If he thinks he can 
beat a Balin OuAken, and will call at Boat House 15, Shackamaxon 
Whart, I will see that he has a fair opportunity. On this wharf 
are 55 duckers 15x44, they carry 18yds. of sail (108sq. ft.), with a 
crew of two. There are two duckers on Allen's slip that carried 
last year 25yds. (150sq. ft.). They will sail 2ft. to 1 with any narrow 
canoe 15ft. long. , 

Canoeing on the Delaware has not met with fayor. The owners 
of canoes are usually boys who have built their own boats (many 
of them very creditable jobs), or gentlemen who have taken the 
sport up recently, and who know but little of boating. It takes 
but a short time for then to eraduate into larger and better boats. 
The fact of the matter is canoes are not adapted to these waters, 
for cruising in shallow water and where carries are necessary 1 
can imagine nothing better, but where we have plenty of waster, 
wind and tide, a morerocmy boatgives much more comfort, in our 
sailing duckers and tuck-ups we rarely touch an oar, but when we 
do we want to go faster than a paddle will carry us. 

Then again, both duckers and tuck-tps travel in fleets of from a 
dozen to 4 hundred; allland at about the same places, meeting the 
same people week after week. This association is a pleasure 
Satay if not More appreciated than thesailing. Any other type 
of boat is out of place, so that gradually canoeists are found join- 
ing the majority in duckers, and again single-hand sailing is a 
sport eee enjoy. A boon companion adds spice which every sailor 
appreciates. 

i he champion flag for duckers is carried by a boat built for me 
three years ago. she carries 18yds. of sail (108 sq. ft.) and a crew of 
two, Ican speak for the present owner in saying that if there is 
any canoe on the Delaware that can beat it he would be pleased to 
Hive it an opportunity. : 

Twas in Bridesbure, Sunday, and say one of the finest jobs of 
boat building ever turned out on the river, a loft. canoe, just fin- 
ished by Wiser, it is polished like a piano top, and if finish will 
make a boat sail, it is going to set the river on fire next year. 

One of the canoe clubs has been pate of building a canoe 
house for forty canoes at Louder’s Slip, Camden. - It will be a biz 
thing if they do. They are now scattered over two slips. The 
closer you can bring hoatmen together the greater the pleasure 


for all, 
_ Among the fifty-five duckers on Shackamaxon Slip I heard of 
only four capsizes the past season, Contrast that with the canos 
Tecra" yh eee a _ Crs, L, WoRK. 
SPHEDADELPHIA; Dec. 3. ° 


WESTERN MEN AND WESTERN MEETS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: , 

I have been greatly interested by the letters from canoeists to 
your ‘ ‘ u 
the only ones that interest me, and that we subscribe to it only for 
such news, The type is wretchedly small for us old men, and the 
FOREST AND STRHAM would please several thousand readers by 
printing that portion of their paper in readable print. 4 

Twas one of the fortunate beings who attended both the W, 0, 
A, at Ballast andthe A. C. A. afiGrindstone, but note the difference. 
To the former I traveled 150 miles, arriving at my destination the 
same day, and enjoyed ten days of solid pleasure, Wor the lather 
1 could only spare six days, four and a half of which were con- 
sumed in getting there and returning, but the day and a half 
amply repaid the exertion and necessary heavy expense, though I 
thanked my lucky star my canoe did not accompany me. There 
is av impression that the Western cangeists oppose the A, . 
This, no doubt, originated by articles that have appeared from the 
pens of Hastern canceists, Surely no Western man can say any- 
thing against the A. OC. A,, for many are membersand allhayethe 
warmest and kindliest feeling forthe old flag, butcan we be blamed 
for our enthusiasm in the kindred sport? The A, C. A, for the 
past three vears at Grindstone was beyond our reach, and now set 
for Lake Champlain it might as well be on the Bermudas, not that 
we asked for salt water, however. The West is enthusiastic, and 
the A, GC, A. not coming to the relief by giving a taste of her society, 
she launched herself in the Lake Erie islands, and within a year 


| enrolled a hundred canoes, With delightful surroundings, sheltered 


race courses and venturesome cruising waiters, Ballast Island pre- 
senied the Mecca the Western canoers had long sought, Cam any 
vight-minded brother in the Hast blame them for the action or envy 
the piety increasing voll? 

The W. C. A. men are as sociable and whole-sonled a set of tars 
as ever Svipped a paddle or held asheet, with no petty jealonsies or 
dislikes and willing to enter into any division that will result in a 
mutual benefit, buf looking at it trom a bird’s eye view, are we 
not erin growing intoa big tubupon avery flat bottom, for 
yery lack of inducements offered by the A. C, A. in_past and 
present? No. 76, W. 0. A. 


[Our correspondent infers that_the A, C. A. has made no effort 
to give increased facilities to its Western members, but if we are 
not mistaken the first meet at Ballast Island arose from the agita- 
tion of the question of extending the A.C. A. by means ofa Western 
branch, as talked of at the meet of 1884. In our review of the sea- 
son, Dee. 11, 1884, the matter was alluded to, and three weeks 
later it was discussed at length in our columns, 2 scheme being 
outlined which would have placed the proposed Western Branch 
ou the same footing which the Hastern and:Central Divisions now 
occupy. It was the desire of many of the organizers of the first 
Ballast Island mest-to fotm a division of the A. C, A., and why a 
separate.organization was formed is now pretty well known, At 
that time it was proposed to lect a Western canoeist as Commo- 
dore at the meet of 1885, just following the Ballast Island meet, 
and to proyide for an A, 0. A. meet in the West in 1886, but the 
action taken at Ballast [sland made this Serta li has long 
been realized by all thinking A, C, A. men that one meet will not 
do for so large a country, and even now the plan of establishing 
several in yarious locations is in actual operation. - With interests 
in common and working for the same ends it is to be regretted 
that the two organizations are separated even.in name. ] 


A RUN ON THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI. 


Y first visit to Brainerd, Minn., was in 1873. The day of my 
arrival was wintry and the snow lay deep in the silent and 
dark pine forests, through which the train had been speeding for 
twenty-teur hours. Brainerd was then a thriving little lumber 
town of three or four hundred inhabitants, who had followed 
the fortunes of the Northerm Pacific Railroad, and, when the 
great financial crash of that year came, in which Jay Cooke 
figured so prominently, they had settled down in seeming content 
to awatt the arrival of better times. An incident will show the 
condition of the town at that time, Like all frontier towns, busi- 
ness was all done on one street, and along its entire length there 
were alternately stores, saloons, dance houses, and hurdy-gurdy 
halls. Outside of these places signs were displayed to entice the 
ved-shirted and blue-breeched lumberman into these dens to be 
fieeced. Down by the “Last Chance’ saloon, whose sign signified 
that it was the last chance one had of procuring a drink of “head- 
light’ at that end of the town, stooda large pine tree, with stout 
limb extending in a patronizing manner over the sidewalk and 
building, twenty or thirty feet above the ground, This limb was 
decorated with the bodies of two Chippewa Indians, who had been 
lynched the night before for the murder of a white family, a short 
distance from town. Slowly the bodies oscillated as the breeze 
gently swayed them to and fro, with the twisting and untwisting 
of the popes The uncovered faces had a horrible appearance. It, 
was a sight I cannot efface from memory. Judge Lynch was well 
represented by the stern-faced and determined crowd assembled 
to carry out his decree, and tosee that justice was meted out to 
the murderers who had been caught red-handed. There was no 
other law in those days, and the town was overrun with renegades. 
Lhad not long been there before I found a chum in Al. Wilson, 
acompanion after my own heart, as fond of outdoor life asI. He 
enjoyed both fishing and hunting, and we had many a delightful 
tramp throug the great pine forests, and jolly canoe rides on the 
Mississippi and the many lakes in the vicinity, These waters 
were full of fish, and in the fall were resorts for ducks, on their 
southern flight, which stopped to feed on the wild rice that grew 
so abundantly along the shores. When suinmer asserted itself and 
the warm days had come, Al and I grew restless and longed to get 
out again into the free air of the woods. We hired an old Chippe- 
wa Indian to make a birch bark canoe, for which we paid him 
$10, Charley Elliot and Tom Fernald, two old canoemen and 
thorough woodsmen, invited us to join them in exploring the out- 
let of Serpent Lake to determine whether it emptied into the 
Mississippi River. Our craft were loaded on a flat car. After 
making a portage from the track to the lake, a fire was soon send- 
ing the smoke in a thin, straight column up through the trees, 
and we were busy petting dinner. Two young ducks, a few par- 
tridges and some black bass were quickly done to a turn, and we 
all sat down, using pieces of birch bark for plates. Then the out- 
fit was carefully packed in the two canoes to trim them perfecily. 
Our party numbered five now, as a Mr. Stauff joined us at the 
last minute. He was a German, of a very jolly disposition, a florid 
face, speaking of copious draughts of beer, and he weighed 300lbs. 
Elliot was of medium height, a mass of bone and muscle, and 
weighed about 175lbs. He had a pleasant, agreeable face, and a 
pair of deep blue eyes, and a nerve like steel. His partner, Tom, 
wus a Man of similar disposition, but stood over six feet, and was 
as slender as the German was stout. Al was a slim youngster like 
myself, and neither of us carried any éxtra flesh on our bones, as 
we kept ourselves thin by our long waiks. Wlliot, Al and I 
occupied one canoe, while Tom and Mr. S. took the other After 
arranging ourselyes comfortably—Charley in the bow, I amid- 
ships and Alin the stern—we dipped our paddles and were soon 
racing across the smooth and mirror-like surface of the lake. Our 
little bark cut the water like a knife, and as we brought the pad- 
dles out behind, long rows of bubbles would foliow in the wake, 
and the drops adhering to the paddles would not have time to fall 
before we had them under again. The air was delightful, a little 
bit, warm, and the perspiration stood in beads on our faces and 
slowly trickled down the bridge of our noses as we bent our heads 
and bodies to our work. Plliot started a song, and kept time with 
his paddle, as he reached well forward and with a long, steady 
pull and a peculiar turn under water guided us in a direct line to 
the outlet of the Jake. Five, six, yes, seven miles we raced, and 
whee we reached the outlet we were only a length ahead of Tom 
and §. 


What a miserable little outlet for that immense body of water, 
Wot more than 5ft. wide and not a8_ many inches deep. Through 
the heart of the forest it ranits silent course, and as we entered 
and started down I could not see how we could go very far. About 
three miles down we came to a series of falls, filled with rocksand 
impossible to pass inour boats. The only thing was to make a 
portage of several miles by land and carry both boals and baggage 
through the heavy undergrowth of the forest. We held a council 
and decided to retrace our steps, take the boats back to the track, 

ut them on the next train and go down to Mud Miyer, a few miles 
further east, and from there go down to the Mississippi River and 
home. By river back to Brainerd was ninety miles. 

By 5 o’clock we were gliding down Mud River, a little bit of a 
stream with muddy banks and muddy bottom, and in an hour 
were floating down on the bosom of the Mississippi. Rain began 
to fallin a little misty drizzle and we pulled.to the shore, landed 
and carried everything to the high bank. We could hardly get a 
blaze for supper and nothing but smoke seemed to reyard us as 
we stood vound and rubbed ourred and aching eyes. The oacon 
SeE ere and spitin the pan, while drops of rain hissed as they 

ell into the hot grease, and soon the rain came down im torrents 
and put outthe fire. “Cold wittles” had to satisfy us for that 
night, and as we crawled under our upturned canoes, we knew we 
were in fora most uncomfortable time. From abave the rain 
could not tonch us, but before long we felt the cold embrace of 
water coming in under, there was no help for it, 


aper, and am ashamed-to admit that the canoe items are | 


The long, dismal night ended at last and we crowded out into 
the sunlight of the morning. No dry wood could be found and 
again a cold meal had to satisfy us. We were all glad to leave 
such an inhospitable camp and were soon dashing down the rapid 
current of the river. 

‘What's thatvoar, Charley, that we can hear ahead?” 

“That is from. the. first rapids we have to go over, and when we 


‘turn the next bend you can see them plainly. Now, a word of ad- 


vice to you boys, when we enter the rapids take your paddles from 
the water, and hold them ready to use when Igiye the word, sit 
quictly in the boat, and under no citcumstance make a sudden 
move, even if you feel the canoe upsetting, bub let your bodies 
ih Ne with her every motion, and [ll take you through all right,” 

“By Jove, Al, look there!” As we turned the bend the rapids 
were seen below, boiling and whirling in mad delight, with the 
deep blue of the water curling and lashing and dashing over the 
rock-disputed passage. Our little bark danced gaily along, and, as 
we were fairly into them, Al and I ceased paddling, and kept our 
eyos on Wiliot, as he stood leaning a little forward, with his body 
lightly swaying with the lively motions of the canoe, and. silently 
and slowly dipping his padfle into the turbulent waters, just 
enough to keep her steady in her course. The excitement was in- 
tense, and when Elliot, in a very quiet voice, told us to pull, we 
eagerly dipped our paddles and shot down into the quieter waters 

elow. 

All day long, until the sun slowly hid Limself behind the dark 
forests that lined either bank. and the quiet of eventide and twi- 
light settled over the river, and the low songs of the birds came 
clearly to us from on shore, we went steadily on, Then the moon 
shone white and grand, atits full, through an occasional opening 
in the dense pines, untilit rose above the timber belt, throwimg 
rays of light. across the murmuring waters. As the liminary of 
night rose higher and higher, and illumimed with a broad belt of 
ight the stream between the dark shores, the river phead looked 
like a broad silver line, winding in and out of the gloomy banks, 

“Hark! Are there more rapids ahead, Charley ?” 

“Yes, and the worst one we haye to pass. Keep your nerye,” 

We quietly settled ourselyes in a kneeling position, ready for the 
worst. The roar of the rapids was deafening, and as they came in 
view their grandeur was sublime. Leaping in the air the water 
fell in spray, through which the moonlight shone with silver 
radiance, Down whiazzed our frail canoe, dancing, jumping and 
leaping almost out of the water as the hoisterous waves roughly 
embraced her; into the midst of all the furyshe sped with light- 
niug speed, guided by an arm of steel. What a picture to transfer 
to canvas! Bare-headed, wet locks clinging to bared neck, the 
white spray dashing and drenching him, Elliot stood in eager 
attitude, facing undaunted the rapids. The coolness of the man 
was reassuring. Al and I Jost fear and knelt in our drenched 
garments, ready for the word. “Pull!” sharp rang the command; 
and before the word had fairly left his lips our paddles were dipped 
deep in the seething mass, and the canoe shot, with a sudden turn, 
missing by less than haliafootasharp and ragged rock, Had 
we struck the shock would have landed us in the other world. 
Loud was the yell Elliot pave as we passed safely out into the 
river below, and as Aland I took up the yell, it was echoed back 
to us from the canoe behind, that had also passed safely over. 

Away we went on the swift current, and the roar of the rapids 
was now a murmuring sound that gradually died away faintly as 
we increased the distance between us, In the still night our 
songs were caught up bythe lumbermen on shore, and the chorus 
followed us from camp to camp, and only ceased as we glided to 
the bank at the bridge at Brainerd, and went ashore, well satisfied 
with the result of our glorious ride, JACK. 

Bismarck, Dak. 


THE KEYSTONE C, C.—Hditor Forest and Stream: The Key- 
stone C. C. is a Philadelphia club whose boats are canvas with one 
exception, a birch bark, ‘(he founder of this club is Mr. Norgraye, 
a veteran canoeist, who after several failures succeeded in organ- 
izing the present club, Mr. Norgrave is a good sailor and a de- 
signer as well, four canoes in the club being builtfrom his designs: 
Nameless, owned by Mr. Wm. Squires; Mohawk, Mr, R. Binder; 
Belle, Dr, Little, and his own, Picnic. The beginning of the pres- 


-ent year found him the only member of the club, but by August 


there were eight members in the club, and now we have ten mem- 
bers and eight canoes, with three canoes building, a good showing 
inafew months, We claim our canoes to be the best now afloat, 
The dimensions are all alike, 1580, with two air-tight compart- 
ments and one dry stowage. They are made as strong as canoes 
can be made, the ribs red elm, the decks Spanish cedar, with ash 
ecombings, and the trimmings nickel plated. The sails are all of 
the lateen pattern except Picnic’s, which isa lug, We have had 
no club cruise this summer, but all of our canoes haye been on 
cruises at different times. Nameless made a trip of two weeks as 
far as the Water Gap; Picnic made several, one down the river 
and through the Chesapeake Canal, and Mohawk down the river 
on the 3d of July, intending to spend several days, but had to come 
back on the 4th, haying met with an accident which might have 
resulted fatally. Several smaller cruises were made by members 
of the club. I wish to call attention to Mr. Boshart’s canoe 
Osceola, which we claim is the best and handsomest canyas canoe 
afloat. Ii was built by himself, of the same dimensions as the 
rest, but is much handsomer, Paint is used only on the canvas, 
every piece of wood in the canoe being varnished. The other 
canoes of the club are Witch Apple, Mr, Conly, Mr. Watt’s new 
canoe not yet named, and two canoes now building. We are to 
hold a meeting very soon to elect officers, to adopt a constitution 
and to decide what to do for more room, as we are already 
crowded. There is a rumor of a new canoe paper to be published 
in this city next spring.—_KBYSTONE. 


FLORIDA C, C.—Hditor Forest. and Stream: The first race of the 
Florida ©. C. took place Nov. 25, the following canoes entering: 
Ida _C., R. M. Call; Pelican, C. Buekman; Ibis, Chas. $, Adams; 
Madeleine, Bion Barnett, The race was 114 miles dead to leeward 
and return, sailed in a heayy N.W. wind. The Ida C, got away 
first, quickly followed ly the Ibis. Pelican and Madeleine were 
cut off by a raft coming down the river, and were several minutes 
behind at the start, Ida ©. turned the buoy with a long lead, but 
in the beat back against a strong tide was overhauled by the 
Madeleine, which came in first, Ida C. second, Pelican third. Ibis 
Gapsized soon after starting, but her skipper very pluckily bailed 
her out and sailed over the course. This is the first of a series of 
races to be sailed during the winter on the first and third Thurs- 
days of each month, the canoe winning the most races of the 
series to receive a cup presented by the captain, Our clubis a 
sub-organization of the Florida Y. C., using the same club house, 
which is very advantageously situated in the heart of the city. 
Visiting canoeists will receive a hearty welcome and the hospitali- 
ties of our club house. No more beautiful stream for canoeing 
exists than the noble St. John, and Lhope the day is not far dis- 
fant when a sufficient number of canoeists desiring to escape the 
rigors of a Northern winter will assemble here to give us a winter 
méeet.—_MADELEINE, 


_ CONEY ISLAND CREEK,—Editor Forest and Stream: [noticed 
in your issue of Noy: 4 that Mr. ©. M. Shedd states that if the meet 
of 1887is heldin Shinnecock Bay, those desiring it could cruise 
from Far Rockaway Bay to Shinnecock Bay all the way inside. 
Four years ago I cruised from a point about two miles from 
Sheepshead Bay to Great South Bay, taking advantage of the 
canal between Jamaica Pay and Far Rockaway Bay. One may 
easily cruise from New York by this route up Gravesend Bay, 
through Coney Islana Creek, Sheepshead Bay and a creek north 
of Barren Island, up Rockaway Channel past the railroad bridge 
and then through the canal mentioned. After that the route as 
described by Mr, Shedd. One must be at the canal at about half 
tide. as at low wateritis nearly dry, and at high water a canoe 
can hardly pass under the bridge. Coney Island Creek runs nearly 
diy atlow water near Sheepshead Bay, so it would be necessary to 
catch the tide pretty well up there, too.—A. W. EB. 


THE A. C, A. REGATTA COMMITTHE.—To the Members of 
the American Oanoe Association: After consultation with the fol- 
iowing active members and in pursuance with Article VII, of the 
Constitution, Mr. Henry Stanton, of New York (Chairman), Col. 
H, C. Rogers, of Peterhoro, Ont., and Mr, Geo. M. Barney, of 
Springfield, Mass., have been appointed the Regatta Committee. 
for the annual meeting of the Association, and they will be re- 
spected accordingly. Members are requested to address all com- 
mulications relative to matters within the jurisdiction of the 
Regatta Committee to the chairman thereof at Mills Building, 
Broad street, New York city. Tam, with great respect, RoBpRr 
J. WinkiNn, Commodore (Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 1). 

A PECOWSIC FOR NEW YORK.—An order hasbeen placed 
for_a Pecowsic with slight alterations for a member of the N.Y, 
C. C., and the boat will receive a thorough trial next summer on 
New York Bay. : 

STILLWATER OC. O.—This club was formed last spring at 
Dayton, Ohio, with 20 members. Cruises have been made on the 
Sti lwater, Miami and Ohio Rivers, and Miami Canal. 

THE LIST OF GCLUBS.—The Oskosh and Yonkers clubs should 
he added to our list. The Newburg B. and C. Q, reports 34 mem- 
bers, 12 of them canoeists and 9 A. C, A. members, 


u OSHKOSH C, C.—This club has built a club house this year, but 
as done little racing. 


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[Drc, 9, 1886: 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


A LOCAL MEET ON SALT WATHR.—Springfield, Mass., Noy. 
26.—Hditor Forest and Stream: Lam glad to ses there is one may 
who favors a-salt_ water meet who signs as “Stiletto,” and all I 
have to say is, “Old man ‘Stiletto? ‘I am wid ye's always,’ ” and if 
you want a good salt water meet next August, with some 26 or 30 
good canoeists, just drop me a line.—C. M. SHEDD, S. C. C. [Oan- 
not & meet be arranged early enough not to conflict with the 
A.C.A. meet in August, If a good site on the Sound (such as 
Thimble Islands) could be found, easily reached from New York 
and New Dngland, many would attend. Peconic Bay is too in- 
accessible for a short meet, ] 


Machting. 


A LENGTH AND SAIL AREA 
INTERIOR AND CONSTRUCTION. 


sf ee subject of interior fittings is one that has received compar- 

atively little attention in the past from American builders, 
partly from the fact that, all the boats being of one general typs 
in which the design and construction of the hull dictated imper- 
atively a certain arrangement, one stereotyped plan was followed 
year after year with no ee at improvement, In the old 
centerboard sloop for instance, of the length under considerauion, 
it followed that the cabin must be immediately abaft the center- 
board trunk; the forecastle and galley just ahead of the same, and 
apassageway from one to. the other on one side of the trunk next 
the center, to obtain the greatest head room. This left a fairly 
large Space on one side of the trunk which was utilized naturally 
for a stateroom, while the smaller space on the other side by the 
passageway, and partly under theside deck, was available only for 
W. c., pantry and icebox. i" 

The cockpit, always found in these boats, syallowed up a great 
deal of room abaft the cabin, leaving a waste space of doubtful 
utility beneath it, and a similar space on each side. Thus it fol- 
lowed that between centerboard trunk, cockpit and side decks, 
an arbitrary division of the entire bulk of the boat was made, 
and all that was possible for the builder or owner was to use the 
various divisions to the best adyantage. In any given hull he had 
a certain amount of space, divided not according to his taste, but 
according to the position and size of the centerboard and cockpit, 
and he made the best of what he had. 

Now to look at the matter in another way, let us suppose a 
man to be about to build a house in which he is limited to one 
story, and in which it is necessary that width should be restricted 
far more than length. He would take naturally a height that 
would allow him to stand ereet with ease; next for his sleeping 
apartment he would take a length at least a little greater than 
this height, while as to breadth he would be less particular, leay- 
ing room for a cliair on each side, a table in the middle, and a 
passage on each side between them. Now he has all the room 
necessary to stand, to sleep, or for free movement in any direc- 
tion. If he wants more than one apartment he will add one for- 
ward for kitchen and one in the rear for bed-room, retaining the 
middle one as.a living and dining-room. These are the essential 
elements of a house in theirsimplest form, and if at the same time 
it is the builder’s object to inclose the least possible bulk and with 
the least area of surface, it is evident that he will adopt the simple 
box-like form ofthe mansard roof rather than the angles and 
gables of the Gothic order, 

_These elementary ideas should guide the yacht builder or de- 
signer, as the necessity for an economic division of space is always 
more imperative afloat than on shore, and the conditions he labors 
under are practically those we haye described. Suppose that in 
place of having his space already divided into certaim portions by 
the form and construction of the boat the problem is given to him 
mnder altered conditions; to titilize to the best advantage a certain 
bulk of so many cubic feet, The natural method of proceeding 
would be as above, to place it in the form of a prism, a litile 
deeper than a man’s height, say 6ft. to 6ft. 3in., as narrow as is 
consistent with a free fore and aft movement, and as long as 
possible, giving several apartments 7ft. long or over for a crew, 
galley, saloon and sleeping cabin. It is eyident that such an ar- 
rangement as this is the most convenient and comfortable that 
can be had under the assumed conditions. and at the same time 
an examination of the accompanying plans will show that the 
boat of good depth and of 4to 6 beams in length is the one best 
adapted to such a disposition. The plans show the deck, vertical 
section and cabin floor plan of the cutter described last week, 
while the three small cuts show the midship sections of Cinder- 
ella, the Design and a Eaiptcrl cutter of Clara'sbeam. The arrange- 
ment of berths, etc., in the first, is not to scale, but merely shows 
the géneral plan followed in boats of wide beam. The wood and 
lead keels in all three are only approximate. 

“Room” is a rather indefinite term, its meaning differing with 
each individual, from the young sailor who rolls in a blanket and 
turns in contentedly on top ofa 20in. locker to the man who wishes 
to entertain on his yacht as he would at home and whose menu 
each day must rival that of his club intown. In its ordinary ap- 
plication, however, to a yacht of sufficient size to make life aboard 
not only practicable, but comfortable, it includes of necessity 
quarters for two or three besides the owner and crew: a comfort- 
able cabin that shall always be available, and a sufficient space 
for steward’s pantry, icebox, stores and galley. To do this, say for 
a party of four, requires not only a certain number of cubic feet of 
space, but also that this bulk shall be disposed of in such shape as 
to be readily utilized. 

In this disposition of the space at their disposal American and 
English buildsrs have differed as radically as in other details. In 
the old American sloop of great beam and shoal draft the space 
was divided up about in thismanner: A cabin of good size, ob- 
tained by a high and wide house, easily entered from the cockpit 
by a short flight of steps, and lighted by large windowsin the sides 
of the house as wellas by askylight. In a boat of 50ft. or upward 
the centerboard trunk occupies a space at least 15ft. long, 1ft. wide 
and extending from keel to cabin top; enforcing a certain fore and 
att division, occupying the best space in the boat, and driving the 
cabin as far aft as possible. The cabin itself, of good size, has a 
wide floor where not encroached upon by the centerboard, it has a 
locker on each side, perhaps making up into beds, and back of each 
of these under the wings is a permanent berth, the cabin-being the 
main sleeping apartment. Forward, on the starboard side, is a 
very fair stateroom for the owner, and forward of this in turn is 
sometimes a captain’s room, rather cramped and contracted, as it 
is only partly under the cabin trunk, On the port side of the cen- 
terboard is a passage from main cabin to forecastle and galley, 
opening on which are pantries, w.c. and perhaps a small state- 
toom,. The forecastle is but.a poor hole at best, low, cramped and 
difficult of ventilation, and the galley issometimes doomed toform 
a part of it,a very undesivable arrangement. Abaift the main 
cabin is a Waste space beneath the cockpit, small, dirty and inac- 
cessible, used for stowage of lines, anchors, etc.,while beneath the 
floor the ballast and water tanks occupy all the space. Besides the 
berths the wings also afford room for some extralockers. The 
principal space then is in the cabin, where most of the party must 
sleep, the stateroom making up only one berth. ? 

On deck the space is largely taken up by the cabin house, the 
pangways, 244 or att. wide, give little aggregate room, especially as 
the boats partly obstruct them. The cockpit, howeyer, is apt to 
be large, and from it the cabin is easily reached. 

In the new type of centerboard boat, such as Cinderella, there is 
an improvement over the old; the beam is less and the freeboard 

reater, while the cabin house is lower for the same amount of 
oad room. The forecastle and galley are better, and the outside 
keel may leave some room for stowage under the floor. The cock- 
pit, however, coupled with the necessity of keeping the cabin ahatt 
the centerboard trunk, prohibits an after cabin, and entails much 
waste room ait. : 

Not merely the altered proportions of the boats, but the differ- 

ent climate, uses_and general conditions, have brought about a 
totally different disposition of space in English yachts. The in- 
creased depth and lessened beam have cut off the house, giving a 
fiush deck, and at the same time removed the age at each side, 
which space is of little use, while the whole form of the boat gives 
an excellent fore and aft arrangement of two or three separate 
rooms, of moderate width, but of good length and height. The 
odd corners and angles of the sloop, such as space about and below 
cockpit, in wings under side decks and far in the bows, disappear 
almost entirely- : r 

The general arrangement includes a flush deck, a companion 

leading to a passageway below, and abaft this a separate ladies’ 
cabin, with lockers, wardrobes and two good berths. Forward of 
the passage is the main Gabin, used as a common meeting room 
and for dining, but not, as a rule, for a dormitory in a boat of an 

size, In all large yachts the owner's stateroom is forward or abatt 
the saloon, and one may be hadin a boat of the size of the design, 
at the cost of some other features. The general points of the two 

methods, to compare them, are in the American a large cockpit, a 

Main cabin of good size, used also as a sleeping apartment, and a 

single stateroom for the owner; in the Hnglish there isno cockpit, 

but a good double stateroom reached from a passage, a stateroom 
for the owner opening into the saloon, and one or two berths in 
the passage, while the saloon itself is not used for sleeping, but is 


CUTTER. 


MIDSHIP SECTIONS OF TYPICAL BOATS. 


434-BEAM CUTTER. 
itt. 4in, beam. 


CENTERBOARD-KEEL—3/4-BEAM, 
16ft. Gin. beam. 


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ft. beam. 


always neat and in ovder for use asa parlor or dinins room. This 
plan, of course, secures agreater degree of privacy, and is specially 
desirable where ladies are of the party. Besides these features 
there is a roomy portion. of the boat about the mast devoted to the 
steward’s department, while the forecastle, long and high, is sure 
to be roomy and well aired and lighted. The increased depth of 
hull and the entire ballast on the keel also give a large space below 
the cabin floor, not only for watertanks and chain locker, but for 
sails, anchors, warps, coal, stores and other articles, a clear gain 
over the sloop. ~ 

Looking first to the extreme type of boat, Clara presents a very 

ood arrangement of internal space. The main cabin is $ft. Sin. 

ong, 8ft. din. wide, and with 6ft. Gin.under deck and_ 6ft. 24in. 
under beams. The room is square, well lighted byaskylight 3x2ft., 
and contains a large locker ineach side, and at the forward end a 
sideboard and closets. A swing table is permanently fixed to the 
floor. The breadth of floor is 8ft. 3}¢in.,and of the lockers 2ft. 
Abaft this roomis a space 4ft. 64in. long, in which is the companion 
ladder. On the port side is a single berth extending partly into 
the after cabin to obtain the required length, under which are 
drawers and and closets. On the starboard side of companion is a 
toilet room with w. c, and a folding washstand of compact form. 
From this ‘passageway a door opens forward into the saloon 
and one opens aft into the ladies’ cabin, a room éft. 9in. long and 
6ft. 4in. high under deck, On each side is a good berth with a seat 
or locker in trout; between the berths at the after end is a wash- 
stand, and at the fore end of each a closet, that on the port side 
forming part of the berth previously mentioned. : 

Forward of the main saloon is_a space 6ft. long and 6ft.8in. 
under beams, the port side of which is taken up by a closet 20in- 
square and by a large bin for sails, a yery convenient feature. On 
the opposite side is a closet table and locker, aboye which a swing 
berth is made up for the captain, sole occupant of this room, | 
light iron ladder leads to a square hatch in the deck, also used for 
sails. It is worth noticing that this room as well as the entire 
forecastle is handsomely paneled in Spanish cedar, neat, clean 
and light. The forecastle is 17ft.6in, long and 6ft.4in. high, the 
after end being devoted to the galley and pantry. Below the 
floors is a large space for sails, stores coal, water, lines, etc., while 
abaft the ladies’ cabim is another compartment for sails and 
lines, opening from the deck, and far cleaner and dryer than the 
similar space beneath the sloop’s cockpit. The deck space is ft, 
wide by 68ft. extreme length, and though narrow for handling big 
spars its available area is better than in the sloop with a cabin- 
house and a cockpit. Clara is designed for racing rather than any 
other purpose, and the owner's cabin has been omitted, but if de- 
sired the main cabin could be shortened so as to admit of a fairly 
large owner’s cabin. : ' 

The design shows 4 different arrangement, the captain’s room 
being omitted to give more space to the owner and his friends. 
The saloon is 9ft. long and nearly 10ft. 9in. wide, with a height of 
6ft. Zin. under beams. The lockers are large and comfortable, 6ft. 
6in. by 2ft. 4in. At the head of each is a sideboard, 2ft. 3in. square, 
above one being a bookcase and above the other a plate cupboard. 
The floor is dft. wide between the sideboards and 4ft. fin, between 
the lockers, a width that is ample for table and passageway. The 
ladies’ cabin is $ft. 9in. long and 10 to 10ft. in, wide, with GfL. Sin. 
headroom. The berths are 6ft. 4in. long and 2ft. 3in- wide, and the 
lockers are 10in. wide. There are two wardrobes 2it. din, by 3f,, 
and reaching from floor to deck, and a large washstand against 
the after bulkhead. This room—large, well aired and lighted—is 
far superior to any apartment on board a sloop, even of larger 
size. The space between the saloon and the after cabin is 6ft. 3in, 
long and lift. wide. In the center is the companion ladder, lit, 
6in. wide, a gain over the narrower boat. On the port side isa 
locker in the form of a large sofa, used if necessary fora bed. On 
the starboard side is a berth, or by a slightly different arrange- 
ment a good stateroom may be had there. ’ 

This space is also used for a smoking room, while the closet 
under the stairs serves for oilers and such gear. The captain’s 
cabin is dispensed with, a disadvantage, as his dignity and author- 
ity are better maintained if he is not berthed with the crew, but in 
its place is a large toilet room with w. c. and folding lavatory, and 
on the opposite side a dresser and steward’s pantry. The forecastle 
is 15ft. long and has over 6ft. din. headroom. The galley is in the 
after end, and there aré besides, lockers, folding cots, and a large 
closet in the bow. The deck, Tift. long and Tift. 4in. wide, gives 
plenty of room for all purposes, as it is only obstructed by the sky- 
lights and companions, 2ft. wide, Byen with boats swung in there 
is good space between them and the hatches, while the available 
room for handling canvas and spars is greatly in excess of the 
wide sloop or the 6-beam cutter. Forward of the main skylight is 
a flat hatch for sails, with a corresponding hatch in the floor of tue 
cabin, by which the sail bins in the hold are reached ; while under 
the main companion is a second hatch in the cabin floor. 

An inspection of the drawings will show that the interior of the 
yacht is utilized to the last inch, the only waste space being in the 
extreme end of the counter, the ‘bow being filled by a large locker 
or closet, which, owing to the height, is readily accessible. Hyery 
part is easily reached and of such form as to be available for stow- 
age of some kind. Part of this is due to the general form, but the 
interior space is still further increased by the improved construc- 
tion, and this opens up a most important subject which we can 
only touch briefly on now. The construction of the American 
sloop is familiar to all; a frame of heavy moulding, at least 5in. at 
heels and Sin. at heads, planking of 134in. yellow pine spiked or per- 
haps part treenailed on, and inside a 144in, skin of more “yaller 
pine,” nice and fat in all probability, laid on the frames about as 
carefully as the siding is laid ona barn. This.makes a side of 7 to 
Sin. thick, increased still further by the interior paneling and 
purely decorative part of the cabin. 

Cinderella is probably the best built boat of her class yet turned 
out, the limit of lightness is probably) reached in her, and her 
scantling cannot be cnt down without a loss of necessary strength, 
and yet of her displacement of 42 tons only 17 is in the form of bal- 
last, while in Clara’s 37.5 tons the keel claims 21 tons, or the hull 
of the former weighs 60 per cent. of the total displacement, and of 
the latter only 44 per cent. In the design the figures are, displace- 
ment, 39.5 tons; ballast, 23 tons; ratio, 42 percent, Cinderella isa 
remarkably well built yacht, and her scantling makes a fair show- 
ing for her class. The frames, sided 3in., are moulded din. at heels 
and 284in. at heads, the wales are 2in, thick and the other planking 
134in. The garboards are of 2)4in. oak, carefully fitted so as to 
unite the keel and frames as firmly as possible, the upper edges 
being squared with the adze to the thickness of the adjoining 

lanking, 134in. Ample shelves, clamps and bilge clamps, all well 

astended, dispense with the necessity of heavy ceilings, and that 
much weight is saved. , , J 

Now to contrast this construction with Clara or the design: The 
frames are of steel angles, 2%234in., spaced 30in., with two 
steamed oak frames 244X2in. between, the actual spacing bein 
thus but 10in, The planking, 144 to 134in., is bolted to the stee 
frames and copper rivetted to the oak. e frames are braced. by 
diagonal straps of plate iron on their outer surface, over which 
the planking is gainéd. Suitable bilge clamps under the lockers 
serve to stiffen the whole structure and there is no interior ceil- 
ing. Above the tops of the sofas and up to the clamps is a thin 
paneling lin, thick, so that the extreme thickness of side is but 
144 and 2 and lin,, equal to 4in, in cabin. The strength of the con- 
struction has been proven in such boats as Clara and Genesta that 
haye not only raced hard for several seasons, but have crossed the 
Atlantic in safety, 

Why such yachts are at once Bee aad light is evident froman 
aoeneeae of the three sections. Im the jirst place, the easy form, 
slight bilge and reduced sail area makes the strain to which they 


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are subjected comparatively light. In the second place, the sides 
of the hull approach a straight line form from keel te gunwale 
making approximately a box girder effectually braced to stand all 
strains. In the third place, instead of being cut in two in the 
most vital part bya cabin trunk aboye and a centerboard slot 
through the keel, these two sides are firmly united to the solid keel 
at their lower edges and to the uncut deck beam and the deck at 
their upper edges. The importance of this point is evident on 
reference to the cross sections. It is well known that the strong- 
est of allforms is the triangle, and that all bracing of bridges 
roofs or girders is simply a division into a series of triangles. if 
three spars of equal length be lashed together to form a triangle, 
no amount of pressure can change the form; the strain on any 
angle is transmitted to the other members, Now, suppose four 
spars be lashed together to make a square; a pressure on any one 
angle will change the shape of the figure, and its rigidity can only 
be secured by adding a fifth spar from corner to corner diagon- 
ally, thus dividing the figure into two triangles. This simple idea is 
the basis of all framing and bracing. Now to applyit tothe yachts 
under consideration. 

In the keel cutters of moderate beam. the tramsverse section of 
any point approaches a triangle, two sides being made up of the 
sides of the boat from keel to planksheer, the third being the deck 
beam, whole and uncut. In Clara and the design all the deck 
beams are uncut saye one at the companion and two abreast of 
skylight. Now any pressure is transmitted from side to side by 
the deck beam and the form remains unchanged, 

In the center-hoard boat, however, the conditions of the square 
are carried to an extreme. The sides, instead of being approxi- 
mately straight trom keel to deck with a light bilge well rein- 
forced by the fore and aft arch of the bilge clamps, are composed of 
a more or less fiat floor, a marked angle at the turn of the bilge, a, 
straight side above; another angle at the deck, still another at the 
joint of cabin trunk and deck, and a fourth at the union of side 
and roof of cabin trunk. Thus there are three if not four distinct 
angles on each side, beside that at the keel, so that instead of the 
simple triangle the section now represents a polygon. haying for 
its sides the floor on each side, the part from the bilge to the deck, 
the two half-decks or gangways, two sides and top of house, or nine 
sides and nine angles if in a very flat floored boat, or in the case 
of Cinderella as shown, seyen sides and seven angles, without 
any chance for a diagonal brace. What figure in itself could be 
weaker than that shown? A blow or pressure on the side at 
planksheer would at once crush in the cabin trunk, as the plain 
uncut deck beam of the other figures is replaced by a collection of 
five pieces and four angles. Again the long, narrow and deep boat 
is eftectually braced in a vertical direction, a point in which the 
fiatter form is conspicuously lacking, as the keel receives no 
vertical stiffening from the sides or floor, and the result is apt to 
be a hinge joint under jhe mast and at the fore end of trunk, re- 
quiring huge side keelsons to keep the boat tight. The subject of 
the strains to which a yacht of any form is subjected, and the best 
methods of neutralizing them, is of the first import and worthy of 
being treated at far greater length, but the few hints above, in- 
complete as they are, may serve t0 make some of the leading 
principles more plainly understood. 


JULIA. SCHOONER. 


VER a year ago Mr, A. Cary Smith designed for Mr. C. W 

Chapin a shoal draft cruising schooner, the Whim, in which 
Mr, Chapin ernised about the Florida coast all last winter, the lit- 
tle boat making the trip down the coast and back. Her owner 
was so well pleased with her successful performance that he 
ordered a larger yacht from him, another cruiser, but with speed 
more prominently in view than inthe Whim. The new yacht has 
just been completed by Messrs, Harlan & Hollingsworth, of Wil- 
mington, and was successfully’ launched on Noy. 80, being christ- 
tened Julia by Mrs. 8. K. Smith. Themodel is considered y those 
who. have seen it as one of Mr, Smith’s best efforts, the dimensions 
being as follows: 


Menethaver- al. iase Spps sewer were tee eee Soft. 
beri tris VV by ee eieiae sa crise ei aait se ie . 80ft. 
Berm,” Gxteemes tops. Sa cwebiine eneeetcn ass pokey.) ph LeU 
MaGehedy: We luke Sea) bp ee cote alg cde ee He SSR a. 20. 
iD} haree PBs ppp Ree wen, a Ben yo tte gr Ae: Sree se SS 9ft. Tim 
The keel rockers upward from a moderately raking sternpost 
into a clipper stem, the forefoot being well cutaway. The midship 


section is quite deep but of an easy form, and from the method of 
construction followed the lead keel is practically “outside.” The 
hull is of steel except the keel, the garboards being $¢in, thick and 
the other plating 14in. The lead ballast, 42 tons, is cast in large 
blocks and stowed directly on the skin, the blocks being recessed 
to fit over eyery rivet head,so that the result is the same as it 
would be with a solid lead keel bolted beneath the boat. The 
frames are of 243x215 steel angles, spaced 2lin, with floors of 5-16in. 
plate, 30in. deep. The keel construction differs from that of 
Priscilla in haying a regular taper to the siding, 8in. wide abreast 
the trunk and diminishing to l4in. at stem and stern, with a 
moulded depth of 3}4in._ The hull is divided by three watertight 
bulkheads. The room below is larger than usual, owing to the 
reduced scantlmg due to the use of steel. Besides a large cabin 
there are six statercoms and a cabin for the captain, the lighting 
being partly by deadlights in the sides, The rig 1s adapted for 
cruising, the lengths of the spars being as follows: 


Foremast, deck to hounds...-..- .-........-....- ft. 
WOFEIMASLEReDU ws SOME ieee Te irene ce emer eo tente 7ft. bin. 
Foretopmast, heel to hounds......... .-- »-..+ 227ft. 
Tate: ROOTS 24)os eater ie ett pee be seven ettt, SiN. 
WIG TER ge Poca Cette es See LL) pmvamthe be eaten iT Ruan 
Vierint ti Stig sett tes ace ee ete ne eee Ne eerie 50ft. 
Mainmast head........ .. Peepers eee des eee Bit. 
Maintopmast —-....... Tues! ode Tit Peccerrhseehs B0ft. din. 
Main boom. 2.2220. iateace seasattinee dbo sore 46ft. 
WMatmMCATL ech wee Sek. Sao eeks Naat eeee ite PES 2ott. 
Bowsprit outboard ....-.-- Fede Wott: Fickle Hit. | 
Aifbdom, extreme wl... fe dens sceteee eres . + 20Lt, bin, 


Jibboom, outside of cap lat 
The overhang is 10ft. aft and 5ft. forward. Mr. Smith 


Sorel Pre. Aeagereti itt. 5 t. 

) is not only 
an advocate of the clipper stem, which he has given to Cinderella 
and the present craft, but he goes still further in advocating the 
adoption of figureheads on yachts in place of the plain, straight 
stemon the one hand and the commonplace and meaningless gilt 
seroll on the other. The idea of afull-caryed figurehead on a boat 
of 50 to 80ft, is quite anoyelty; whether it, will take must depend 
largely on the manner in which the design is worked ont by a 
competent sculptor. To many yachtsmen the plain plumb stem 
will always seem most appropriate and suitable, but there are 
others who prefer the overhang forward with some ornamenta- 
tion; and we should like to see this feature, which now seems likely 
to be largely adopted, treated by competent hands from a purely 
artistic standpoint. , 


NEWARK Y. C.—The Newark Y. C. has put down a fine set of 
marine ways capable of hauling out a boat 75. long. As usual, the 
club house will be- kept open all winter, and every effort will ba 
made to make it an attractive and pleasant place to spend an eye- 
ning, to plan for next season’s sport and to discuss the cruises and 
races of the past. A number of additions to the club fleet are an- 
ticipated. Price, of Hast Newark, has completed a handsome 
cabin catboai 22{t- long, for Mr. Fred Mueller. She is intended as 
a cruiser ald as a roomy, comfortable boat, rank ot 
many boats much longer than sheis, As sacn as sheis outof the 
way he.will set upa 2ift, cathoat for Mr. E.L. Phillips. He has 
also nied a model fora 93tt, racing sloop thatis greatly ad~ 
mired. 


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396 FOREST AND STREAM. peed 


THE ICE YACHT SEASON. 


A® ustial, the ice yachtsmen_are ready and waiting only for 
more cold weather. The Hudson River I. Y.C. has elected 
officers for 1886-7, as follows: Commodore, J ohn A. Roosevelt; 
Vice-Commodore, J. C. Baron; Secretary, B. P. Rogers} Treasurer, 
Archibald Rogers; Measurer, 0. Van Loan; Regatta Committee— 
af oy Roosevelt, H. Livingston, J. R. Roosevelt, N. G. Morse and N, 

. storms. 

The sailing regulations were also altered at the Jast meeting, the 
classification now being as follows: 

First Class—Measuring 600sq. ft, of sail and over, 

Second Class—Measuring over 300sq, ft. of sail and less than 600, 

Third Class—Under s00sq. ft. of sail. 

The officers of the Poughkeepsie I. ¥. C, for 1886-7 elected Dec. 
2, are: Commodore, Theo. V. Johnson: Vice-Commodore, Wm. R. 
Innis; Secretary and Treasurer, Thos. H. Ransom; Regatta Com- 
mittee—Theo. VY. Johnston, Theo. Van Kleeck and Wm. &. Booth. 

Mr. Philip Phoenix was elected a member. He has just had 
shipped to Tuxedo Park a new ice yacht built for him by Jacob 
Buckhout, of Poughkeepsie, builder of the finest yachts on the 
Hudson, Her dimensions are: Center timber, over all, alft.; cen- 
ter of runner plank to rudder head, 16ft, 8in,; beam (track between 
;unners), 18ft.; length of main boom, 25ft. 6in,; length of jibboom, 
J0ft. 6in.; length of gaff, 11ft.; length of spar, 21ft.; hoist, 141t.; 
mainsail on boom, 24ft.; mainsail on gaff, 10ft.; mainsail on leech, 
27£t.; jib on foot, Prt, bin.; jib on hoist, 19ft, 6in ; jib on leech, Loft. 
6in.; area mainsail, 239sq. ft,, and area jib, 76sq, ft, The runners 
are dft. 2in. long, and rudder 38ft., with cast iron shoes. ‘The stand- 
ing rigging is of 34in. galvanized iron wire rope, sails of Wo, 9 can- 
vas, by Sawyer, and blocks and cleats of fustic wood, made by the 
builder. The lateen sail has fallen into disfavor on the Hudson, as 
it is considered dangerous by many; but the Shrewsbury River 
sailors still prefer it on account of theextraspeed. The Scud, 
brought from the Shrewsbury last winter and still stored at Pough- 
keepsie, has her big lateen sail on her-_ The Dreadnaught has been 
sold by Capt. Chas. Throckmorton jo Mr. Geo. B. Moffat, of New 
York. Her former owner reserves his sails and racing runners 
and will probably build another boat, No dates have been set yet 
for the race for the championship pennant held by the Pough- 
keepsie [, Y. C. 


NARWHAL, STEAM YACHT. 


N Nov. 29, at Noank, Conn,, Messrs, Robert Palmer & Sons 

launched a new steam yacht for Mr. Chas. H. Osgood, formerly 
owner of the Sophia. The Narwhal, as she Was christened, was 
designed by Mr. Gustay Hillman, designer of Nourmahal, Electra, 
Reva and Radha, and is of the following dimensions, 


courteous letter of the 28th of October (which, I may mention, did. 
not reach me till the 12th inst.) melosing an authentic copy of the 
letter of gift. When my cable message and letter of Sept. 71 were 
dispatched. to you, on behalf of Mr, Bell, we had before us onl 
Mr. Schuyler’s letter of giff_ as printed in the Field of Sept. 26. 
That copy did not contain the condition that a statement of the 
name, rig, dimensions and custom house certificate of measure- 
ment should accompany the six months notice, which, from the 
authentic copy you have now sent, I see is a condition to be 
observed in challenging for the Cup, I mention this to show that 
there wasno intention on My, Bell's part to omit the observance of 
any of the conditions of the gift. Having made this explanation, 
Mr. Bell desires me to express his entire concurrence in the views 
so frankly and clearly siated in your letter of the position of the 
New York Yacht Club as trustee of the Cup, and to say how he 
appreciates the spirit in which his notice of challenge has been 
received, [I am now able to inform you that the yacht Thistle, 
which is to contest for the Cup, is already in hand, and that the 
progress in her building will be such as to enable me to send you 
a certified statement of her rig, dimensions, and tonnage from the 
board of trade certificate, along with the prescribed six months’ 
notice, in good time for your next year’s racing season, which I 
see from your rules extends from the third Tuesday in June tothe 
third Tuesday in October. Ihave already sent_you documentary 
evidence of Mr. Bell’s authority to challenge on behalf of the club, 
and when I haye sent you the six months’ notice of the day for the 
proposed races, accompanied by the British equivalent to your 
custom house certificate of measurement (viz., a certified ex- 
tract of the yessel’s register stating her rig, dimensions, and ton- pare 4 
nage), the formalities of the challenge as stated in the letter of §. M., Brooklyn, wants good shooting in Missouri, 

gift will, L believe, be fully complied with. If anything else is ne- OG. D. C., Hartford.—The puppies of a bitch which isin whelp 
cessary, please advise me of it. Yourstruly, WILLIAM YORK. when imported should be registered as imported. 

MuzzuELoAper.—Tell us what kind of arm you want, whether 
to shoot conical and round bullets, price, etc., and we will direct 
you. 

J. W. J.—We have heard Georgetown, on Winyaw Sound, spoken 
of as a desirable locality; or, try Beaufort and its surrounding 
waters. 

A. A, A,, Rhinebeck, N. Y.—l. Stoddard’s Guide to the Adiron- 
dacks is the one, 2. We cannot tell you of a good locality for 
trapping mink and beayer. 

8. H. E,—1. The bitch Temptation (A, K. R, 1590) is by Fogg's 
Don, out of Alden’s Mand 8. 2. The use of ferrets for rabbit hunt- 
ing is forbidden in Massachusetts. 

Lower. Jomsre, New Brunswick.—l. For registry of your_horse 
apply to J. H. Wallace, No. 241 Broadway, New York, 2. It will 


7 = 4 

A CRUISE AROUND THE WORLD.—Captain F. A. Cloud- 
man, an old sailor, has just started on a long cruise alone in the 
little keel sloop Outing. His boat was Jaunched at Savannah, 
whence he will sail for the isthmus, the boat being carried across 
by rail, Coasting up the Pacific coast, the Outing will work her 
yay across by Behring Straits, thence down the Asian coast by 
India to Suez, up the French and English coasts to Iceland, Green- 
land and across to Labrador, following the coast down to New 
York. It is expected that the yoyage will take two years, The 
yacht is fully fitted outfor along and trying voyage, and her 
Sen @ seaman of long experience, expects to make the 

p a success. 


WINTER CRUISES.—Wizard, sloop, Mr. C, H. Colt, is fitting 
out.at Tebo’s Pier, fora southern cruise. Hessie Wright, steam 
yacht, of Perth Amboy, was at Beaufort, N. C., on Nov, 28, on her 
way to Brunswick, Ga. Her screw was broken in the Chesapeake 
Canal. The Fannie, sloop, Twilight and Talisman, steam yachts 
were also at Beaufort last week. Ladoga, steam yacht, has left 
Newport for Baltimore. Reva, steam yacht, was at Norfolk on 
Noy, 30, hound south, 


Answers ta Correspondents. 


No Notice Taken of Anonymons Correspondents. 


THE DEATH OF PEGGY,—The pennant of the British cutter 
Galatea, in winter quarters at South Brooklyn, drooped mournfully 
at half mast yesterday. Peggy, the pet of the master, mistress, 
skipper apd crew of the white-hulled racer, is dead. Peay. was a 
female whose species has been immortalized by Darwin, Captain 
Daniel Bradford of the Galatea says he believed Peggy exemplified 
the truth of 2 theory opposed to Darwin's, that the monkey de- 
scended from man. He thinks Peggy descended a few pegs and 
then hove to. “All that creature wanted to make her human,” 
said the black-bearded British sailor, “was the English language. 
She could learn almost anything but that. She had a language of 
her own that we couldn’t understand, which shows how dull we 
are, but she could understand our language although she couldn't 
talk it.” Peggy died at noon on Tuesday, in the cabin of the cut- 
fer. She wasill about six hours. Her sickness began with convul- 


Length over all......-..s.0..01- +++ wees eens 2-138 ft sions. Captain Bradford bathed her in mustard water, and gave be necessary to register sire of dam, 

Bbw ote coe eae El ea) cee aL ie et meine 18 ft, 4in. her several doses of brandy, which she accepted with great A Gonsranr READE’ —The two makes are about equal, an in- 

HONG, ~~... 2 ee ee senre ee eee sehen casters rene sees li ft. docility. While doctoring her himself, he sent for a regular physi- dividual arm of one make may excel an individual arm of the 

Beene eat tienen Sow oheesiattt tage a hy ‘ Cite ait panned laarteg st Henn of the Toukey’s sickness. other, but which is better can he told only by actual test. 
isplacoementi,,...... ~.6.serss-+s Setettreeeence 25 tons, Vhen the Lieutenant and the doctor boarded the cutter, aftera| 1, N. B—Gibson’s “C ric Saar sthiietyecaiie 

Bich aniasbtp SabtiGis oe coesncle wicnn Ace an REL ee ener ree tommy cpr caoev mmc rene ty 


Bradford wrapped the body in the Union Jack, and made prepar- 
ations fora Christian burial, He got four skippers of yachts lying 
in the basin to act as pall bearers, They carried the body to the 
head of the pier, where a grave had been made. Peggy was low- 
ered into the grave, and the captain put over it a little slab of pure 
white marble. Peggy was born in Malta, about three and a Malt 
years ago. She was purchased from one of thenatives of Malta by 
the mate of the schooner yacht Shamrock, and thus. ad Irish 
making a total width of 14in, on each side. ‘The bilge strakes are blood in her yeins. The mate of the Shamrock took her to’ 
mex din. all, with the lin. ceiling between, being of yellow pine. Southampton, where Captain Bradford, at Mrs, Henn’s request, 
he deck beams are of white pine with yellow pine over the engine bought her and took her to the Galatea. Dosey could pull on a 
space, and the deck is of 2iu, square white pine, blindfastened with halliard like a trained sailor, and she always helped the crew to 
a 3in. oak planksheer. make and lower sail. She manifested a great interest in the cut- 
There are three transverse bulkheads of iron, one in the boyy, | ter’s races. When the Galatea slipped ahead'of her rivals, Peggy 


one forward and one aft of the engine and boilers. The fore part | would runout on the bowsprit and jump up and down and chatter 
of the boat is &iven up to tlie officers and crew, with mess room 


as if she had_gone mad, Captain Bradford said there would be 
and galley. Aft is a wide companion leading to a passage with a | mourning in England when the Galatea’s crew over there heard 
stateroom on each side, aud also opening into the main saloon, 


} that Peggy was dead.—Wew York Sun, Dee. 2. 
14ft. long and finished in mahogany, oak and maple. Between the| COOPER'S POINT CORINTHIAN Y. 0.—The prize winners in 
saloon and the boiler space are two large staterooms on the star-| this club for 1886 are as follows: First Class—Humes, 13 starts, 
board side, and two others, with a passageway, to port. The 


1d V J , 5 firsts, 4 seconds; Norcross, 12 starts, 6 firsts, 6 seconds; Fitch, 9 
pantry is just abatt the bulkhead, and has a dumb waiter leading | starts, 1 first, 3 seconds, Second Qlass—Wilkins, 15 starts, 10 
fothe deck. Beneath the floor are water-tanks of 2,000 gallons | firsts (2 firsts over the fleet), 4 seconds; Almond, 15 starts, 4 firsts, 
capacity. On deck there will be a pilot-house and smoking-room, f 


: > : : LOL n.|6 seconds, Third Class—Anderson, 16 starts, 1 first, 8 seconds; 
The side will be finished with netting in place of a bulwark, in | Touxen, 2 starts, 1 first, 1 second; Wait, 3 starts, 1 first, First Class 
true steamboat style. 


1 F . J / Tuckups—D, McCarty, 2 starts, 1 first. Second Class—Clara H., 3 
There are two inverted direct acting vertical compound engines | starts, 3 firsts, Third Class—Sharp, 3 starts, 2 firsts; Little Boy, 2 
14 and 2444x16. There are two Scotch boilers, 6ft.6in. diameter | starts. 1 first. Tri-weekly races took place through the season 
and 10ft. high, working at 125 lbs. The wheel is of composition, | without a single postponement on account of heavy winds or 
5ft.10in. diameter and &8ft. pitch, with a Bin. steel shaft. The | stormy weather; commencing Ist of May and ending in November. 
yessel will be schooner rigged. Two second and two third class boats are in course of construction 
—$—$—$—— for the club. The fleet will make their first cruise in salt water 
LIGHTNESS IN CONSTRUCTION. some time in May next. ‘Twenty-seven members joined the club 

Editor Forest and Stream: | 

T% was not my intention in my former letter to create the im- 


during the year. The officers now are; Commodore, W. G. Cook; 

paateuaeys ye aes Sanaa hee saat ts planes Jones, et hit 

pression that the advantages of licht build are only limited to the | CapMIns passe a successful examination during the year. Sis 

ete type of English racing saichd and I tegret that such a.| club has been perpetuated (being the first on the Delaware) purely 

construction should be put upon my remarks. for the benefit of amateurs. And it is certainly wonderful how 

‘Although the speed of the four-beam vessel is not affected detri- rapidly they learn, especially the youngsters. ‘The strictest dis- 

mentally to so great a degree by the lack of stability and conse- cipline is observed. ‘The season has been a yery prosperous one, 
quent loss of forward impulse as the latest racing cutter, never- 
theless the statement holds as true in her case as in that of the 


and the races have been sailed without any disputes. The men are 
improving rapidly in seamanship, the sailing rules are rigidly ob- 
racing crack, hence my objection to stability is well founded and 
does affect the question. 


served and the members are Corinthians in the true sense of the 
word, 

If the reader has followed my former letters he will see that I| THE CONSTRUCTION OF CENTERBOARDS.—The sloop 
had no intention of dealing with construction except as it related | yacht Norah of Belleville, Ontario, has sailed this season witha 
to the confessedly representative racing types of yacht, to which centerboard constructed on Capt. Moody's plan, described im the 
the four-beam cutter does not as yet belong. Whether she will be | ForEsT AND STREAM of July 28, 1855, and it has proved very suc- 
classed with the cracks or not in the future is a matter of con-| cessful. The owner of Norah writes as follows concerning it: 
jecture, but the fact remains that the possibilities of her dimen- | “The centerboard as built is about 19ft. long and about 6ft. deep, 
sions have not been intelligently worked up. The bottom bar which turns up at each end of the board is made 

Handicapped by the too large displacement invariably dealt out | from a bar of iron 214in, square, planed to an edge in V-shape. 
to her, is it at all surprising that the four-beam boat is in such | The wood consists of hard maple plank, Gin. wide and 24oin. 
disrepute among the cracks? : , ‘ 

In the cruising boat, pure and simple, to err in the direction of 


thick. Beginning at the bottom between the first and second 
Jarge bulk is permissible, as space is, of course, a. sine qua non in 
that class of yacht. 


lank there is a bar of iron 24in. wide and 5g thick the whole 

ength of the board, between-the second and third the same sized 

par, and so on tothe middle of the hoard, above which the iron bars 

The axiom that large displacement. and beam are incompatible | are }¢in. thick. The builder would not undertake to put bolts 

with speed is too often forgotten, Here is a large field for study through from top to bottom as suggested in the diagram you sent, 
and comparison; this is where the educated designer possesses an 

immense advantage over the “rule o’? thumb” apostles of yacht 

modelling. Let the eye whittler deviate from his native style of 


but it was put together with long, heavy dowels, and plenty of 
them, so that it is as stiff as possible. The result was, the yacht’s 
yacht and the result is a lamentable failure like unto_the yacht 
‘Atlantic, epitome of all- that is great and good in Bay Ridge 


performance here at the Lake Association regatta last July, and 
the further result that we can raise and lower the board when she 
is at full speed with her sail on her without shifting her course, 
architecture. . ‘ 
Length for length the vessel possessing the most stability and 
consequent increased Sail-carryimg power will be the faster, sup- 


The Norah is now having a new steru put on her, and we are, under 
Cuthbert’s direction, haying her lead put along but on top of her 

posing iis waiter always besmooth, (These remarks do not refer 

to tubs. 


keel, extending through her deadwood to the sternpost. It 
would not do to put the Jead outside in our waters on the Bay of 

But these conditions in the natural order of things cannot he; 
therefore, beam being inimical to speed _in troubled water—up to 


Quinte,” 

AN ENGLISH CENTERBOARD YACHT.—Mr. W. J. Hodge 

: svill this week lay the keel of a cutter yacht of 15 tons B.M., to be 

that point when a further decrease would be of no more benefit to | juilt,to the order of Dr. W. Chalmers, Charmouth, Dorset, This 
Petirmanceon acoount of wasted wing euersy a happy mean in| vessel desigued by Caplan H.. Bayly) Wil be ome 
found incorporated in the cardinal dimensions of the 7 noyelty as being intended to cruise principally from Lyme Regis 

DEEP DRAFT CENTERBOARD. 
THE CLYDE CHALLENGE. 


(the harbor of which dries at low water, and 1s subjected at times 
HE SOROW ARE correspondence has passed between the New 


thing for the bird stuffing. See list of books elsewhere. 


S. D,, Hastings-on-Hudson,—We know of no way of ridding your 
yines of English sparrows without at the same time destroying or 
frightening away the other birds. One successful device is to 
filter a, liberal dose of red pepper down through the vines. 


HAINES, Massachusetis,—l. We think the firm still supply the 
goods; write to some of the New York dealers, 2, The rifle stands 
well for accuracy aud reliability. 3. The track we judge from 
the dranying to be that of a deer; it may possibly have been that of 
a caribou calf, The ‘barren doe” track notion is erroneous, 

G. H.P., Centre Harbor, N. H.—Will you kindly give me through 
the columns of your paper the address of some good, reliable fur 
dealer where I can send my fur, asI haye quite a collection, and 
oblige a constant reader of your paper? Ans, Send to Wm. Mac- 
naughton’s Sons, 79 Spring street, New York, 

E. B. B., Hartiord, Conn.—Can you give me a receipt for a dog 
food that will keep sweet for one or two weeks? I wish to avoid 
this everlasting food manufacturing. The patent foods do not “go 
down” with my animal. Ans. We know of no food that can he 
pore seen nares to equal the regular article supplied by the 
trade. 

CO. E. W.—Different breeds vary; the time is from 10 months on, 
Age for breeding depends on breed; smedller breeds may be bred 
eatlier than large ones, which are fit at the second period of 
coming inseason. Dogs should only be used 1m the stud sparingly 
until 15 months old. 


Amareur.—Should a rifle bullet, when pushed into the breech 
fit tight enough to fill grooves or isthe bullet large enough when 
it fits snugly to the rifling, but allows space between bullet and 
bottom ot grooye? Ans. Bullet is right when it fits snugly as de- 
scribed, When it is fired the pressure expands the lead so that it 
then takes the grooves. s 

Nep, Fair Hayen, Vt.—l, What varities of fish do the Govern- 
ment distribute for stocking waters? 2, Will landlocked salmon 
or lake trout thrive in same water as large-mouth black bass? 
Ans, 1. Carp, salmon, lake trout, whitefish, landlocked salmon, 
etc. 2, It depends on the size, depth and temperature of the water. 
You do not give particulars enough to base a reply on. 


Novice, Boston.—1. Is it not inconsistent with the best results 
m shooting to have the hammer of the rifle “bob up serenely” into 
the line of sight in pulling on the firing pin, as 18 the case in many 
makes of rifles? 2. Why will Nimrrods, in deseribing their adyen- 
tures in your columns, persist in using the redundant phrase “fore- 
shoulder’? Has any animal a hindshoulder? Ans,1. No. % No. 


W. B. W., Danbury, Conn,—1. It will probably not injure your 
30in. barrel to shorten it to 28in., on the contrary we have known 
several guns to be improved in theirshooting by such modification. 
It will destroy the choke ot yourgun, <A skilled machinist cando 
it for you; or if you wish to send it to a regular gunsmith, send it 
to the American agent of the gun. 2. The cartridge belt is largely 
used and is liked. 

GW. W., Pitchburg, Mass.—For trap shooting use an 8 or 10- 
bore; for field shooting a 10 or 12-bore. The gun you name is as 
good aS any make. We do not express an opinion as to the best 
gun made in America, because there are seyeral which are, for 
same money, so early equal in merit that there is no difference 
among them worth considering, just as there are Many ronkes of 
carriages equally good, 

Barcartanp.—A commonly accepted theory is that, other things 
being equal, a 82in. barrel will shoot stronger than a 30in. barrel, 
because it will consume a heavier charge of powder. Practically, 
howeyer, it has been proved that the shorter barrel is as eifective 
as the longer one; in fact, some barreis have done better work after 
being shortened from 382in. to 30mm. or 28in, This holds good with 
both 10s and 12s, choked and cylinder. 


E. B., Boston.—l. Is it safe to trust a bitch six weeks with 
whelp for tape worm? 2, After whelping, would the treatment 
affect the milk? 3. In hunting rabbits with 14in. beagle, is it 
best to let them run in and kill? Can they go fast enough ? 
Ans. 1. No, it would not be advisable. 2. It depends on the 
yemedy. Giving a teaspoonful of powdered aréca nut, and fol- 
lowing this with a castor oil purge would be the best treatment. 
3. If you want them to eatch the game. 


G. B., San Francisco.—Can you kindly inform me whether 
chilled shot (say in sizes from. Nos. 6 to 8) is injurious to fine shat- 
gun barrels? There seems to be considerable difference of opinion 
upon the subject among punsmiths of experience here. Could you 
refer me to any book or treatise where the relative meritsof 
chilled and soft shot are considered? Ans, It is not injurious. We 
know of po work where the subject is discussed; there has been 
much about it in former numbers of the FormsT AND SvREAM, 

J. A. P., Lowell, Mass-—We know of nothing that will keep fleas 
off from dogs permanently, The flea owders are good so long as 
they last, and so are other remedies, [f dogs, after being cleansed 
of fieas, get them in a day or two after, perhaps you will find on 
examination that their kennels need thorough cleaning, orif there 
are cats about the latter will serve as a constant source of flea 
supply. A Long Island dog owner recently solyed the problem by 
killing all the cats on the place. 


Ky West, Fla.—I would like to know what kind of ammunition 
was used in the reyolver shooting of which score was given Noy. 
25, With the fixed ammunition sold for 8. & W. .32-cal. revolvers 
one cannot do close shooting, even if the pistolis screwed in a 
vise. Something else must have been used. Ans, The ammuni- 
tion used was 5grs, powder with regular bullet; the shell is 1}gin. 
in length. The regular charge is ligrs. The reduced charge of 
fers. was used to reduce noise and smoke in the gallery. Capt. Iva 
‘A. Paine has used the same weapon at Walnut Hill range, at 
5Ovds., on the American Standard target, and only missed the six 
ring twice in 100 shots, shooting the pel strictly off-hand, The 
scores we published are duplicated almost every night in Conlin’s 


gallery. 


The yacht is of wood, the keel, stem and sternpost being of white 
oak, deadwoods and keelsons of yellow pine and frames of white 
oak, hackmatack and chestnut, The keelis sided 7in. and moulded 
9 to 18in.; frames sided 6in. abreast of eae and 4in. elsewhere. 
The main keelson is sided Sin., moulded 10in., with boiler keelsons 
Tx1zin, and h0ft. long. The planking is of 2in, white oak, treenailed 
and copper-fastened up to ift. above the loadline. The shelf is 
made up of three pieces 2}gx3in, The clamps are each 23¢> 7in., 


toa heavyrun). The keel is to be of iron 3ft. wide at the bottom 
in the center, tapering toward the ends, its weight will be upward 
of 74 tons. Although necessarily of ight draft (4ft. 6in.), and 
having a centerplate, the yacht will be of comparatively large dis- 
York and Clyde Clubs; ; i 
New Yorks, Oct. 28, 1586.—Dear Sir—Your favor of the 15th inst. 
was duly received and read last evening in connection with the 


placement, to give a8’ much accommodation as possible. The 
other documents heretofore received by me from you. I herewith 


owner intending to live on board almost entirely during the sum- 
mer months, there will be an after cabin with two sleeping berths, 
inclose an authentic copy of the letter of gift of the America’s Cup, 
asvequested by you. Lhavefurther to adyise you thai the New York 


and the sofas in the main cabin will have folding backs, ae 
e 
Yacht Club sincerely regrets that it cannot regard your favor of 


required, will turn down and form beds, thus giving comforta 
Sept. 2lasasuflicient challenge for the America’s Cup. lt heartily 


sleeping bunks for four persons. The forecastle will have nearly 
Hft, 9in. head room, will be large and commodious, and have cots 

appreciates the sportsmanlike tone of your club’s challenge, It, 

howeryer, acts Merely as a trustee under the letter of gift. Tt 


for two hands. The main and after cabins, both under a_coach- 
house roof rising Gin. above the deck, will have 6ft. 2in, head room. 
This cutter (which we understand is to be named the Murre) is to 
neither builds nor owns a yacht or vessel. It has no control what- | be ready for sea by the 20th Maynext. Should she prove a success 
ever over the Mayflower or any other vessel owned by a member 
of the club, except while sailing under the club’s rules. It is re- 
spectfully suggested that a legal challenge can emanate only 


she may be only the first of others of a like type which would 
appear to he welladapted to yachtsmen restricted to dry or bar 
through a club in favor of a member owning a boat already built; 
otherwise the conditions as to place of construction, custom house 


harbors.—Hweter (Hnt.) Post. , 
ARAB AND GLEAM.—Mr. T. L, Arnold who, with Mr, Lawton, 
certificate of measurement, and a statement of the dimensions, 
rig, and name of the yessel might be evaded. It is also thought 


built the Arab last winter, has sold his interest to Mr. Lawton, 
that the acceptance of your challenge in favor of a yacht not yei 


and purchased from the latiet the sloop Gleam, Under the new 
rules of the A, ¥.©,,a longer stem is permissible and will be 
even designed might put the trustee in a false attitude if the elub 
were to receive a challenge from the owner of an already con- 


added, to the extent of 2ft., and her afterbody above water will be 
atructed yacht, who would comply with the lotter of gift. The 


altered, giving an easier form. The mainsail will be shortened 
condition as to giving six months’ notice, was, no doubt, inserted 


2fc, on luff, with the same peak and gaff and masthead lowered , 
3ft,, with a housing topmast and big topsail, The Gleam has been 
that the club holding the cup might build a boat, should such 


noted as a fast boat in light weather, and these alterations should 

- improye her considerably, as she has always carried too much 
action become necessary, after receiving astatement of the dimen- 
sions and rig of the challenging vessel. The club is at pains to 


weight aloft. i 
PELHAM Y, C.—Ata late meeting this, club voted to disband 
make this statement, because it desires not to be misunderstood | and on Dec, 4 they met again and reorganized with the following 
by such a straightforward, courteous adversary. It is needless to 
add that if » challenge in COE ae with the letter of gift be 


officers: Win. E. Wilmerding, Commodore; Geo. O. Foster, Vics- 
Commodore; F. D. Pelton, Rear-Commodore; F. H. Ballard, Sec- 
forwarded, the New York Yacht Club will promptly accept the 
same. Yours very truly, JonN H. BIRD, 


retary; Philip Cross, Treasurer, and Thomas BE. Brown, Jzr., Meas- 
urer. Itis proposed to unite with the New Rochelle Y. C. and 
plans for the union are under consideration. The two clubs, if 
joined, syill number 245 members. 


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Sport with Gun and Rod, 


This superb volume contains a vast amount 
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Canoe and Boat Building 


For Amatnurs. By W. P. Svernens. A 
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189 pages of descriptive text, there are 29 
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it well. Price $1.50. 


Hunting Trips of a Ranchman. 


By TaEopore Roospyveit, <A delightful 
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Antelope and Deer of America. 
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Training vs. Breaking. 


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| Canoe and Camp Cookery. 

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The Ganoe Aurora. 

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Fyshhe and Fysshynge. 


By Dame Juniana Berners. An elegant 
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Canoe Handling. 

By C. Bowypr Vaux (‘Dot’), The 
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By Cuas Hazttocrk. In this handsome 
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Woodcraft. 


By ‘‘Nessmuxk.” ‘‘Nessmuk” is a Nestor 
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The History of the Mastiff. 


By M. B. Wynn, who is acknowledged on 
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THerR Dasians AND CoNSTRICTION, by 
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\ OR, THE VALUE OF Woopranps As RESER- 
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Ply Rods and Fly Tackle, Wells............. 
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Fysshe and Wysshynge................ Pacer 
Fresh and Salt Water Aquarium............ 
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A. O. U. Check List of N. A, Birds........... 
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Common Objects of the Seashore............ 


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Manual of Taxidermy, Maynard............. 1 25 
Manual of Vertebrates, Jordan.............. 2 50 
Maynard’s Butterflies, colored plates........ 5 50 
Minot’s Land and Game Birds............... 8 00 
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Wild Animals and Birds, their Haunts and 

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Wilson’s Noctes Ambrosianz, by Prof. Wil- 

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Boat Sailor’s\Mantial.... 2.0.5.0... ..4c0ce0s 2 00 
Boating Trip on New England Rivers....... 1 25 
Book of Knots, by Tom Bowling. .. ........ 1 2h 
Canoe and Camp Cookery, Seneca.,......... 1 00 


Canoe and Boat Building for Amateurs, W. 
Pa Stephens. otis scetees 
Canoe Handling, C, B. Vaux 
Canoeing in Kanuckia, Norton & Halberton 
Canoe and Cameras. ..65.-. seen ee nents it 
Canoe, Voyage of the Paper, Bishop’s....... 
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Cruises in Small Yachts, Speed.............. 
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Hints on Boat Sailing and Racing, Fitz- 
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Paddle and Portage.......... yeast 
Practical Boat Building, Neison............. 
Practical Boat Sailing, Daiviessi.ssdeocsise. 
The America’s Cup, paper BOs cloth... ...., 
The Canoe Aurora, Dr. C. A. Neidé....,..... 
Vacation Cruising, Rothrick................. 
Yacht Architecture, Dixon Kemp..... ..... 
Yacht and Boat Sailing, Kemp............... 
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Yachts, Small, C. P. Kunhardt,......... 0.2... 
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Canoe and Camp Cookery, by “Seneca’’..... 
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How to Camp Out, Gould...... 
How to Hunt and Trap, Batty’s 
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HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 
FOR SALE. 


A fine bitch, one year old, out of Nettie I1,, she 
by the pure Laverack setter Princess Nellie; not 
gun shy; she will make a good one; color white 
with little brown. Gordon setter, 1 yr. old, color 
black and tan, kind and obedient. H. B. VON- 
DERSMITH, Lancaster, Pa. It 


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For Sale.—Roy, handsome cocker dog; Silver 


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8-55 


TER R I ; Nail, black cocker bitch; weighs less than 6 Ibs. 
#2, FA rifle and a .22 Ballard for sale, or exchange | Both whelped June ll. Sire Kiddlewink (997) ex 
eso & for a Baker three-barrel gun. C.L.5?PRATTON, Mignon (1002). Address MIGNON KENNELS, 
= 2 a Knoxville, Tenn. dec9,2 Cortland, N. Y. dec9,2t 

a + 
s As so 2 NIRST-CLASS GAMECOCKS AND STAGS OR SALE.—A WELL BROKEN BLUE BEL- 

Bd fag e for sale. JNO. MULKERN, B. & P. R. R., ton setter, 244 yrs. old, good retrieyer. War- 
ee pas Boston, Mass. It ranted to suit or money refunded. Price $40. 
a ok a ——— Address D, A. GOODWIN, JR., Newburyport, 
gaa = OR SALE.—ONE NEW .22-CAL. WINCHES- | Mass. dec9,1t 
a 3 = ter magazine rifle; also No. 616 .38-255 Bal- 

<= = lard, new. W. P. UHLER, 62 W. 127th st., N.Y. 7}OR SALE.—SCOTCH DEERHOUND DOG 
lt pups, by imported Dunrobin (A.K.R. 1236) 


out of imported Shelloch (A.K.R, 2214), from the 
deerhound kennels of the Duke of Sutherland, 
Dunrobin Castle, Scotland. Address GHORGE 
SHEPARD PAGE, 69 Wall st., N. ¥. dee9,3t 


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Sere AS 


Hu the Stud. 


i—arS 
Ov? hi WLS FINE COLLIE PUPS FOR SALE. 
{OCF Se IN THE STUD. NULLAMORE “35; ex EFFIE DEAN “3!S;8- 


b CRNA MIR STEEN, Both dog and bitch prize winners. The puppies 

‘ : a ee : are sable and white and very healthy. For full 

particulars address JOHN P. GRAY, JR., M. D., 
lt 


Utica, N. Y. 


Ilford Cromwell 


CHAMPION MASTIFF. 


Fee $50. 


7: 
ase 9 
First prize winner in open mastiff class at 


Waverly, N. J. a 
Fee $50. 


ee airted. | 
W ANTED. 


A partner to buy one-half interest in a hotel, 
situated in the Piedmont Region; delightful 
climate, doing business all the year round. Win- 
ter and summer resort. Five railroads centering. 
Address J. W. L., Forest and Stream office. 

novy25,4t 


ICHARD JOHN LLOYD PRICE, OWNER 

of the Champion Field Tria] Pointer Kennel 

of Great Britain, and winner of all the prizes at 

the Irish Field Trials for Red Setters, has pup- 

pies of both these breeds to dispose of; also the 

winning red setters will be sold, or pointers fit 
to clean out all in America, 

Address _ 
H. MICHIE, Trainer, 
1t Rhiwlas, Bala, North Wales. 


St. Bernard Pups. 


For Sale—Grand pups by Merchant Prince and 
other noted dogs, rough and smooth-coated; also 
English pug pups from best strains. _ Prices 
always moderate. Address with stamp ESSEX 
KENNELS, Andover, Mass, dec9,tf 


FOR SALE. 


English setter bitch, thoroughly broken on all 
kinds of game; bas had over 150 birds killed over 
her this fall; can prove by friends that I bagged 
nine woodcock, ten quail, four partridge on Oct. 
27 in close cover; she then was 10 mos. and 8 days 
old. Also $125 Parker gun, nearly new, 12-pauge, 
28in. barrels, 734lbs. F. H. OLARK, 426 North ave., 
Bridgeport, Conn. lt 


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March § and Sept, 13, 1883; Feb. 7 and 14, March 
6, 1884. Weare short of these issues, and would be 
obliged if any of our readers haying one or all of 
these numbers that they do not want will send to 
Forest and Stream Pub. Co.. 39 Park Row, New 
York City. mar26,tf 


Having purchased these dogs, together with 
the champion bitches Lorna Doone and Bal Gal 
from Dr. J. F. Perry (Ashmont), I offer the dogs 
in the stud, and will be able to supply pups from 
the bitches. 

For further information address 

H, GERALD HULL, 

oct28,tt Saratoga, N. Y. 

Ee a ae 


Roweh-Coated Scotch Collies 


OR SHEEP DOGS. 


IN THE STUD. 


Iiwullamore, (Litter brother to 
England’s champion Dublin Scot). 

Imported E31lwejachket, a splendid 
specimen of the Blue Mirle. 

Dogs and puppies for sale. 

Apply for particulars to 
CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS, _. 

P. O. Box 1630, Philadelphia. 


or Sale. 
Salmon Angling To Let. 


The angling on the famous river Moisie, acces- 
ible by steamers. Applyto A. FRASER & CO., 
Quebec, Can. nov25,4t 


OR SALE.—THE PURE LLEWELLIN SET- 
ter brood bitch Dora D., 3 yrs. old (blue 
belton). She is by Fashion ex Dora IL; she is by 
Rock ex Dora, sister to Dan, the sire of Glad- 
stone. Also a choice blue belton puppy, sired by 
Gus Bondhu ex Pink T.,5 mos, Price 340. Ad- 
ureae A. M. TUCKER, 85 Main st., Charlestown, 
Mass. 


ROOK TROUT EGGS AND YOUNG FRY 

of superior quality furnished in quantities 

to suit purchaser. Troutpond for sale. Address 

R. E. FOLLETT, Indian Hollow Brook Trout 
Fishery, Windham, Conn, nov25,tt 


OR SALE.—W. & C. SCOTT & SON HAM- 
d merless, Premier quality, 16-gauge, 28in. 
614lbs., in good condition; very finest made; will 
be sold at low price. Can be seen at HENRY C. 
SQUIRES, 178 Broadway, N. Y. nov25,4t 


OR SALE.—THE LANDSEER KENNEL 
offers choice bred Scotch Deerhound and 
English greyhound puppies, bred only from. stock 
of well-known field qualities. These are the 
aristocrats of all dogs. DR. VAN HUMMELL, 
Denver, Colo. 


Chester White, Berkshire 
and Poland China Pigs, 
fine setter dogs, Scotch 
Collies, Foxhounds and 
Beagles, Sheep and Poultry, 
bred and for sale by W. 
GIBBONS & GO., West Chester, Chester Co., Pa. 


oct28,tt 


SEVERAL CHOICE BRED 


English Mastiff Pups 


end stamp for circular and price list ms various ages and prices according to Prati GEO. L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass octZst 
re ‘ sired by BOSS, the best all round stud Cog. HAVE TWO BLACK, WHITE AND TAN 
500 iE ERRET HOR in CHAS Also a few very fine bred Great Dane Rabi a I Llewellin setter puppies, 3 mos. old. I will 
oF VAN VEGHTEN, Vietor Ontarin Co. N.¥. | Sreat promise and choice markings-,- Cabiney) Sell very low ae 1 necd themmem: “Hos pediered 
ee novil,6t photographs of either #5 cents. and price inclose stamp to CHAS. YORK, 9 & 11 

: Boss in Stud, = Fee $50 Granite Block, Bangor, Me. 
LIVE QUAIL FOR SALE thyrus in Stud, - Fee $50 T. PLEASANT GORDON KENNELS,— 
Address J. L. WINCHELL, Vi For Sale—Six solid black and tan Gordon 


In fine condition. Western birds. E. B. WOOD- 


. z - 
WARD, 174 Chambers street, New York. Fair Haven, Vt. 


Gus Honakw 


IN THE STUD. 
Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 


setter puppies, out of champion Chloe by Argus, 
Also five first-class Morrison pug puppies, out of 
Judy ex Dude; a rare chance. Address C. T. 
BROWNELL, P. O. Box 535, New Bedford, Mags. 


ANDSOME IRISH SETTER BITCH FOR 
H sale cheap. I. HENRY ROBERTS, P.O. 


on aly 08e wan pe seen at H. C. se evar bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. | Box 153, Moorestown, N. J. sep23,tf 
: gst Wie cage eDbast He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at : 
He is also a grand CN. Fe Olub at Grand June- | TPO! HO! HO! HO! HO! DOGS FOR THE 
EL E FOR SALE at #5 a piece; are | tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, | holidays. Trained fox and rabbit hounds. 
OP S perfectly tame. aS great pets | Mainspring, Bessie rete es re tee ee Ban, points setters ayaa. oie aud satel 
x, Prairi 3 . Fee $35, A. M. Tee: ors. . 
Dn eae SOIL, HUTOHSON, RAN. fake Set Ohuticatawe, ass. ms C.F, i Monticello, N, Y, dec?,tt 


ir, Address W. J, HILL, HurcHiyson, KAN. 
Rr 


Ghe Kennet, 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS. 


For Sale—Fine litter of pups by the celebrated 


ILFORD CAUTION 


Winner of Ist at each Boston, Hartford and New 
York Fanciers’ shows, 1886. These pups are of 
the new type. ‘ 
ILFORD CAUTION is acknowledged to be 
the best headed mastiff in America if not in the 
world. 
For price and catalogue apply to 
EK. H. MOORE, 
Pine Hill Kennel 
Melrose, 


COCKERS. 


Address FLEERTFOOT KENNELS, 
nov18,tf Delhi, Del. Co., N. ¥. 


MAX WHENB4E I, 


89 Fourth St., Hoboken, N. J. 


Breeder of Irish Setters 


Under guarantee and life insurance. 
Send for circular. 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


SS. 


Hospice Kennels. 


The 
st. Bernards. . 


Rough and smooth-coated of the finest strains 
On Sale—Imported stock; also two splendid lit- 
ters, one by Hector ex Belline il. (A.K.R. 30383), 
the other by Otho ex Swiss Rhona (A.K.R. 3030). 
Unequalled facilities for the importation of stock 
from Switzerland. Address Arlington, N. J 


HITH BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R. 2102), Fee $15. Pups by 
Royal Prince and 50 bull-terriers for sale, dogs, 


‘bitches and puppies, white or colored, large or 


small kinds; all first-class stock; state what you 
J. W. NEWMAN, &7 Hanover street, Boston, 


Se =VACAINIT SAS O.6= &. 
ib0c BUYERS’ GUIDE. 
Oolorad plates, 100 engravings 
of different breeds, pricés they are 
iiworth, and where to buy them 
Mailed for 15 Cents. ” 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 
N 4 297 S. Highth St, Philadelphia, Pa, 
Pp IZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 
TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 
st., Exeter, Hngland, has several grand ones for 
sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs 
brood bitches and puppies. 
invited. 


OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed, Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass. septe2,tt 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N, Y¥. 


Trish and Gordon setters for work as well as show 
dect7.t? 


DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde, Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Bcotch terriers, Skye terriers. 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs puss, 
French poodles, St. Bernards, mastitis and black 
and tan terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 
constantly on hand. Those desiring to purchase 
will do well to consult me. WM. W. SILVEY, 185 
South Highth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


FOR SALE. 


Pointers, Setters, Collie Shepherd and Beagles. 
Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


ANDSOME LAVERACK SETTER BITCH, 
6 mos. old, $15. A blue belton English set- 
ter dog, 18 mos. old, trained; sent for approval, 
Address F. N. FRIEND, Middletown, ce = 
eCx, 


LACK PETE EX ALTHEA—ORDERS 
booked for choice cocker pups. Price $16. 
Althea never had a poor one, and has had three 
Ist prize winners. Also a fine Willoughby brood 
bitch, weit libs. Price $20. HARRY D 
BROWN, Waterbury, Vt. nov18,4t 


Scotch Deerhounds. 


Two fine bitch pups, whelped April 29, by 
Clovernook Kennels’ Roy (Paddy ex Lassie) ex 
Gladys (Spring ex Fly 11.). Pups are in fine con- 
dition, strong, healthy_ and immense frame, 
standing 24in. high and 5ft. 4in. in length from 
tip to tip. For extended pedigree and price 

Address LEDGETOP KENNEL, 

dec9,2t Box 217, Port Henry, Essex Co., N. Y. 


eS 
OR SALE._TWO HANDSOME Be AS Ee 


9 mos. old, male and femate, out of importe 
stock; have hunted this fall. Price reasonable. | 


PAUL MASSBY, Newport, R. I. 1t 
PUPS, 


Tourists’ inspection 


ST, BERNARD 


For Sale—A litter of smooth-coated pups, 
whelped Sept. 25, 1886, by Laurian (A.K,R. 4074) 
out of Lotta (A.K.R. 933); color, orange tawny and 
white and brindle and white; large and hand- 
some; priceslow. Address withstamp, FOREST 
GITY KENNELS, Portland, Me. dec9,2t 


RARE CHANCE—BROTHER OF NED 

Obo for sale (A.K.R. 1476), black, white frill 
on breast, woe April 29, 1884, is in. perfect 
health, has had distemper and is offered for no 
fault; a fine hunter, pertect retriever from land 
or water, will not mouth his birds. Reason for 
selling—I have two setters and cannot keep three 
dogs, This dog is yer tractable, can be taught 
almost anything and now does some. thirteen 
tricks. Address DR. E. 8. GAYLORD, New 
Haven, Conn. dec29,2t 


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Nos. 39 anp 40 PARK Row. New Yor«E Crry. 


CONTENTS. 
EDITORIAL. EFISHCULTURE. 
New York Trout Laws. Results of Carp Culture. 
The Schemers Balked. THE KBENNEL. 


The Irish Setter Trials. 
The National Field Trials. 
Teaching Beagles. 


The Crow Indian Reservation. 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. 
The Seal Islands. 


Kod aud Gun nearthe Capital.| Mastiff Character. 

NATURAL HIsToRY. | Inquiry About Mastiff Pedi- 
Song Bird Legislation. grees. 
The Sport of Hawking. _ Gypsie’s Knowing Ways. 


Hybrid Grouse. 
CAMP-HIRE FLICKERINGS. 
GAME BAG AND GUN. 
= Hospitality and Bob White. 


Kennel Notes. 

RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
California Rifie Association. 
Range and Gallery. 


A Visit to the Stikine Flats. The Trap. 
Newfoundland Caribou. YACHTING. 


The New Law of Cuba. 
Virginia Game Notes. 

The Care of Quail, 

Goosing in Assawoman Bay. 
Guns in the Old Country. 
More About Rifles. 

SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 
American Silk Worms. 
Numbering of Hooks. 
Alaskan Trout and the Fly. 


The Lyman Yielding Mast. 

Keel vs. Centerboard. 

A Down East Dory. 
CANOEING. 

A Cruise on Long Island Sound 

te yes Division of the 


A New Canoe Sail. 
Wide vs. Narrow Canoes. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


THE SCHEMERS BALKED. 


\ OOD news comes to us from Washington. There is 
a little gleam of comfort for the friends of the 
National Park in the first congressional action taken with 
regard to this reservation. A most pernicious bill has re- 
ceived its quietus, and far more important than that, a 
strong man, an accomplished parliamentarian, a skillful 
and experienced legislator, and a man of the highest in- 
tegrity and honor, has been found in the House of Repre- 
sentatives to range himself on the side of right and justice 
and to do battle for the Park. Wemay all take courage 
again. 

On Tuesday last Judge Payson of Illinois brought up 
the bill granting to the Cinnabar & Clark's Fork Rail- 
road aright of way through the National Park. The bill 
came up during the morning hour, and from Judge 
Payson’s infiuence and standing it was supposed by many 

people that he would have little trouble in passing the 
bill. He urged its passage, and was supported by Mr. 
Toole, the delegate from Montana, who in this instance 
at least does not seem to have proved a very efficient im- 
plement. In opposition to the bill, however, a wholly 
unexpected champion of the Park presented himself in 
the person of Mr. Cox. Notwithstanding his long absence 
in Turkey, this gentleman has kept himself thoroughly 
informed on all matters of interest in his native country, 
and he vigorously opposed the bill. 
He asserted that to introduce a railroad into the Park 
_ would be an act of desecration and spoliation, and showed 
that the Secretary of the Interior, the General of the 
Army, the engineer officer in charge of improvements in 
the Park, and all other well-informed people were un- 
alterably opposed to such action. He showed further 
that the bill was wholly in the interest of a few selfish 
speculators, and urged that the rights and privileges of 
the people should not be sacrificed for them. Mr. Cox 
was supported by Messrs. Holman and McAdoo, while 
Judge Payson and Mr, Grosvenor favored the bill, 

The arguments against it were so convincing that the 
Committee of the Whole, by a vote of 107 to 65, struck 
out all after the enacting clause. Before the House had 
time to act upon this report the morning hour had ex- 
pired, and the final killing of the bill is thus postponed 

until the next morning hour, when the matter will come 
up as unfinished business. 

This action in the House will be a great encouragement 
to Senator Vest in his efforts to help the National Park, 

It is extremely disappointing to find a man with the 

ability of Judge Payson lending his name and influence 
to a bill so vicious as this one. Judge, Payson has tray- 


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eled in the Park, and should therefore have been able to 
comprehend the damage which a railroad built there 
would work to the reservation. We had looked for bet- 
ter things from him. 

The killing of this project in the House is a most im- 
portant victory for the friends of the Park. This bill has 
been lobbied for in the most shameful manner for a long 
time. The House Committee on Pacific Railroads and 
the Senate Committee on Railroads have both made fay- 
orable reports on it, reports which the FOREST AND STREAM 
has already shown to be wholly made up of misstate- 
ments furnished to the Committees by persons interested 
in the building of the roads. With the backing of the 
lobby and the moral support of these two reports it was 
feared that possibly this railroad bill might pass in the 
House, though there was good hope that the able work of 
Senators Vest and Manderson might kill it in the Senate, 

To find in the House of Representatives so strong and 
able a friend of the Park is, after all, the most satisfac- 
tory point about the matter, and we hope that Mr. Cox 
may take hold of the bill for the enlargement and better 
government of the Park, and do for thatin the House 
what we hope Senators Vest and Manderson may do for 
it in the Senate. 

The railroad schemers have been defeated. From their 
desecration the Yellowstone wonders have been pre- 
served. Much still remains to be done tosecure complete 
protection, and for the attainment of this end the FOREST 
AND STREAM will exert the same energy with which it has 
fought the Park grabbers. 


NEW YORK TROUT LAWS. 

N°? doubt with the meeting of the State Legislature 

the annual tinkering of the trout laws will begin. 
That we will ever obtain a law which will suit all sections 
and all counties, and will remain unchanged for a period 
of years, is extremely doubtful. The so-called six-inch 
law should be restored and the slaughter of the innocents 
made a crime, even if, as some persons claim, it does not 
stop the evil. Few anglers know to what an extent trout 
under six inches in length are deliberately caught and 
cooked in the Adirondacks and at the hotels on its borders, 
especially along the West Canada Creek. It is time that 
something should be done to stop this, and the accidental 
omission of the six-inch clause from the law for the past 
year is regretted by all who believe that the infants should 
have a chance to grow up to be trout in fact as well as in 
name. We believe that few of these small fish are sent 
far out of the woods. There would be no sale for them in 
New York city, we think, and we have never seen them 
in the markets here or in other cities, although some may 
have been sent as far. 

Owing to the differences in latitude and. altitude of the 
waters in the great State of New York, a uniform open 
season for trout all over the State seems hardly practi- 
cable. In the Adirondacks the ice remains on the lakes 
from the first to the middle of May, at times, and there 
should be no trout fishing there until about the latter 
date. Through the middle of the State there is seldom 
good fishing before the middle of April, while on Long 
Island trout sometimes rise early in March, although the 
raw winds threaten rheumatic pains to the angler who 
braves them. Even on the first of April there are often 
cold storms, yet the trout are in good condition and ready 
to be caught at that time. A correspondent recommends 
the 15th of April as a right time to open the season for the 
whole State, but that date is too early, by a month, for 
the Adirondacks, and we doubt if a uniform date for the 
entire State would be satisfactory to all. The great pre- 
serves on Long Islaud, which are owned by ciubs which 
raise their own fish and keep their waters stocked, have 
been fished on April 1 for years, and as the members are 
mainly from the city they naturally wish to take their 
fish home without being taken into custody at the ferry 
by a game protector for having trout in possession in an- 
other county, as could have happened under a late law. 

We once suggested dividing the State by the Mohawk 
River and the Erie Canal, and making separate open sea- 
sons north and south of them, and a correspondent fol- 
lowed with the suggestion that the New York Central 
Railroad be made the line. This is asubjecton which we 
would like to hear from our correspondents, and so get at 
the views of those who fish for trout in the different 
waters which, as we have shown, differ in the time in 
which the ice leaves them, and in the time in which the 
trout are in good condition and the weather is suitable 
for fishing. 


THR CROW INDIAN RESERVATION. 


~\. OMETHING seems to have struck the Crow Agent, 
He is reported to have developed all on a sudden a 
great amount of energy. A press dispatch fromthe West 
states that: ‘On Saturday last Agent Williamson issued 
an order to drive off the Crow Reservation all cattle now 
pasturing there, also to burn some buildings and corrals 
recently erected near Bull Mountain Station. If he meets 
with any resistance he will call for troops. He says no 
cattlemen have received permits to graze on the reserva- 
tion. Itis anticipated that trouble will ensue in enfore- 
ing the order.” 
Just six months ago, the FoREST AND STREAM exposed 
the condition of affairs on the Crow Reservation, making 
known. to the public, for the first time, the fact that cattle 
and sheep men had thrown a large amount of stock on the 
Indians’ lands, and asserting that the latter received no 
proper compensation for this use of their reservation. We 
showed that the few head of stock owned by the Indians 
would be likely to be absorbed in the large herds of the 
white men, that permanent improvements in the shape of 
buildings and corrals would be erected on the desirable 
locations of the reservation, and that when—if ever—the 
reservation should be thrown open to occupancy and settle- 
ment by the public, all the good farming lands would be 
found in the hands of the cattlemen, whose possessory 
right would bea claim that the homesteader could not 
break down. 

Werequested a searching investigation of these matters 
by the Department, and asked that if our statements were 
found accurate the abuses might be corrected. It was a 
matter of general knowledge that thousands of cattle and 
sheep were grazing on the reservation, and it was gener- 
ally believed that a portion of this stock was there under 
authority of permits granted by the agent. 

In reply to the article in FOREST AND STREAM, the Inte- 
rior Department made a general denial that permits had 
been granted by the Crow Agent or that the reservation 
was used by stockmen for grazing purpeses. This was 
rather a rash statement to make, and no doubt the inves- 
tigations of the past six months have shown the Depart- 
ment that our allegations were true. FOREST AND 
STREAM is not in the habit of making assertions without 
having accurate information on the subject of which it 
speaks, ( 

Agent Williamson’s action in driving the cattle 
off the reservation is praiseworthy. It is, to be sure, 
rather a pity that it has taken him so long to reacha 
decision in the matter, but better late than never. The 
cattle should be driven off unless there is warrant of law 
for their being held there, and, until the Indians are will- 
ing to have them remain, there can be no such warrant 
‘nor legal occupation of the reservation by the cowmen. 

We are not now considering the question as to whether 
the reservation should be leased to the cattlemen or not. 
We merely insist that the law as it stands should be 
enforced, and that the Crows—miserable people as they 
are—should have fair treatment at the hands of the Gov- 
ernment. 


THE IMPORTATION OF FOREIGN GAME.—A _ correspond- 
ent writes that he proposes to introduce Belgian hares 
into Maine, to put out on the coast when the native hare 
has disappeared. This is an enterprise which should be 
undertaken only after careful deliberation and a consider- 
ation of the consequences, There is always the danger 
that a species transported and placed among new and 
favorable surroundings may develop an unexpected capac- 
ity to increase. Witness the Australian and New Zealand 
rabbit plague, and our own English sparrow nuisance. 
The hare experiment has already been tried in this 
country. The Fisher’s Island Club put out a stock on 
their island preserves in Long Island Sound, and the 
creatures proceeded at once to increase and multiply and 
cover the face of the earth. They threatened to lay waste 
the island, and the club had no other course than to ex- 
terminate them as vermin then and there. I like results 
would follow the introduction of hares into Maine, it is 
well to pause before going any further with the project. 
There are laws forbidding the introduction of pickerel 
and certain other fishes into waters now stocked with 
choicer varieties; it might not be a bad plan to restrict 
the introduction of foreign animals into this country. 
Two or three public-spirited individuals brought in the 
English sparrow. Now there is not ingenuity enough in 
America to cope with the multiplying hordes, and reme- 
dial legislation is impotent to check their increase, 


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[Drc. 16, 1886. 


The Sportsman Gourist. 


THE SEAL ISLANDS.—I. 


[The following extracts are from the manuscri 
ing book by J. M. Le Moine, of Quebec, author o 


t of a forthcom- 
the well-known 
series ‘Maple Leaves,” of which the new volume is, we under- 
stand, to be a continuation, This chapter isfrom the cruise of the 
yacht Hirondellein the lower St. Lawrence, in 1886. The characters 
are: The Commodore of the Quebec Yacht Club, J. U. G.; Mac o 
the Isles, Sagaman, old sportsman, nayigator; Jonathan Oldbuck, 
antiguary, naturalist, discoverer; Carleton, sailing master, old 
jnariner; Jean Layoie, steward, chef de cuisine, weather prophet; 
Pepoisan Mathurin, able-bodied seaman; and lastly, Fox, aSillery 
feet and water dog, on board the Hirondelle, St. Thomas, Sept. 9, 
ot J UST ease her off a point or two, Commodore, don’t 
e} hug these muddy flats too clese; they run_ out 
nearly three miles from the mouth of the Basin; I have 


known. them well from my youth. Now, I think we can 


gail clear of this land-locked harbor. Do you see that 
group of white dwellings? These, in 1837-8, used to be 
one of the strongholds of the Patriots of 1837, and in 1759 


the ruthless invader of the soil left his indelible mark on 


these Canadian homes.” Such the words of Jonathan 
Oldbuck, the seepecie guest of the Commodore of the 
Quebec Yacht Club, more generally known as the 
Antiquary. 


“Trés bien, Monsieur ? Antiquaire,” replied the burly 
Commodore, ‘I always thought St. Thomas, or Mont- 


magny, as it is now styled, was rich in historic lore, Dame 


Nature seems also to have played some strange pranks in 


scooping out these channels amid the shoals, and in form- 


ing this sheltered basin at the foot of the roaring water- 


fall of La Riviére du Sud. Might not the removal of 
these boulders in the basin and a little judicious dredging 
of the mud make this into a snug harbor for the coasting 


craft and even foreign vessels; that is, provided the neap 


tides of summer did not choke the harbor with mud?” 
“Do you see,” said the Antiquary, ‘‘those eel fishery 


stakes, nearly covered by the tide, a mile from the shore? 


There or close by stood, atthe end of the last century 
and eyen later, the Roman Catholic parish church. The 


river has eaten away the clay soil which clothed the 


whole area period by the old church and its cemetery, 
and even beyond. A new church site became necessary. 


In 1822 the present one was built two miles inland. The 
harbor has also undergone a great change within a hun- 
dred years; tradition tells how its entrance was once 
spanned by a single plank; the shores are now more thana 


mile apart.” 


‘‘Carleton,” said the Commodore, ‘let us shake out two 
reefs of the mainsail; we have yet plenty of flood and 
with such a spanking breeze on our beam, we can yet 
I shall 
show our friend as we sail past the place of the memor- 


make Cape Brulé before the turn of the tide. 


able shipwreck of the French man-of-war L’Elephant, 
stranded there in September, 1729. We will, once there, 


drop down with the ebb under the dizzy heights of Cape 


Tourmente, sonamed by Champlain, and where I have 


shot in December more than one woodland caribou. They 


come every fall from the interior, pick their way through 
some of the pine-clad ravines of the sombre cape, to this 
aur shore below, lap up the salt lick and return. I 
recollect shooting one close to the cross on the summit.” 
This landmark, erected in 1869 and since enlarged, 
looks from the river like a white speck amid the bloom- 
ing shrubbery. The party looked out, as the yacht sailed 
past, for some of the ravines in the neighborhood of the 
three diminutive lighthouses perched on the rock high 


above the St. Lawrence; some fine old pine trees grow 


there, which, with the lofty Cape Tourmente, form part 
of the vast seigniory, ten leagues in front, of the Quebec 
Seminary. More than two centuries back the great 
Bishop Laval selected the Petit Cape of St. Joachim 
—which our excursionists could see to the west—and the 
reedy meadows and fertile cornfields at the base fora 
settlement, where he, in verity, established in Canada the 
first model farm. Through a Ba in the waving treetops 
they also saw the Chateau MIBYE. where, under the 
shade of green groves, the Laval University and Quebec 
Seminary professors each year spent their well-merited 
August vacation. This is assuredly one of the most beau- 
tiful spots in all Canada. During the occupation of the 
country by the French, inward-bound ships used to hug 
the north shore of the St. Lawrence as far up as Cape 
Tourmente, and then cross over past Pointe Argentenay, 
on the eastern end of the island of Orleans, in the direc- 
tion of the Point of St. Michel, on the south shore, there- 
by avoiding Beaujeu’s Bank and the dangerous St. 
Thomas Shoals; this channel is now used chiefly by the 
Richelieu line of steamers, conveying tourists te Murray 
Bay and the Saguenay. 

**Bout ship, let goand haul,” sung out the Commodore, 
and the Hirondelle, flapping her white wings in the 
breeze, turned from the frowning cape, shot ahead like 
a bird, and pointed for a low ledge of rocky islands, after 
passing the Battures Plates, a famous resort for Canada 
geese and white wild geese, leased by the Quebec Semin- 
ary to a Quebec sportsman. The rocky isles, on which 
the surf rippled, were barely visible in the distance, 

“There, gentlemen,” exclaimed Mr, Oldbuck, ‘‘there are 
the famous Seal Rocks.” 

Forty-five miles below Quebec, about mid-channel in 
our noble river, which even here expands in breadth to 
twenty-one miles, there rises a bleak, uninhabited island, 
at low tide five miles long by one mile broad. From 
time immemorial it has been known to the English as 
Seal Rocks or Seal Islands; to the French as Battures aux 
Loups-Marins. Doubtless the seals, for ages as plentiful 
here as the walrus on the Magdalen Islands, up to the 
middle of the last century, have found a safer and more 
secluded habitat in the far North. though each winter 
they still venture to the ice-bound coast. Long after the 
seals had bidden adieu to these solitary Canadian downs 
the native sportsmen put in an appearance. For many 
years past, with each autumn and often in advance, the 
gunners found their way to this favorite sporting ground. 
A few years ago a club of sportsmen of St. Jean, Port 
Joly, purchased this game resort from the Provincial 
Government.* The August high tide, exceptionally high, 
reduces the seals’ old haunts to about one mile in length 
and seven acres in width. At the northwest point there 
exists a diminutive mound or knoll, on which are per- 


*Seal Islands and Shoals, in River St, Lawrence, opposite River 
Islet, ab am annual sont of 88040, vont rodeemable by pasaaent of 
} nnual rent o .40, rent redeema ent 
eabical at the rate of 6 per cent. to Government of Province of 


me r 


ceptible, among the few other signs of vegetation, a grove 
of spruce, fir and wild cherry trees. Conspicuous to this 
day is the ancient apple tree, of which Mr. De Gaspe, in 
his ‘‘Memoirs,” records that ‘‘one half bears sweet and 
the other half sour apples, though there exists no trace 
or record of the tree having ever been grafted.” This 
weird relic of the past still endures and yielded fruit this 
very Summer. Thereto hangs a tale of woe, with which 
doubtless the Antiquary will favor us. 

The other portion of Seal Rocks, bare at high water 
(though there is an instance on record of a party of sports- 
men having once to seek asylum in their boat to escape 
the rising flood), men dang southward, is very properly 
styled the Sportsmen’s Refuge. A channel running north- 
east and southwest separates the shore, where stands the 
refuge or shooting box, from the mound or knoll, known 
asChatigny’s Knoll, the channel fordable at low tide only. 

It is well called the Sportsmen’s Refuge, and here only, 
in a rude hut erected by them, they find shelter against 
the easterly gales, which sweep oyer this forlorn shore 
with great violence. 

Animal and vegetable life is indeed scanty on this soli- 
tary down. Few if any singing birds there; the minstrels 
of the grove seek the companionship of man. What 
use, indeed, would be to them the sweet gift of song, 
without an appreciative audience. Each summer, how- 
ever, a colony of noisy crows, detached from and not 
missed by the black hordes frequenting the adjacent 
group of islands and whose headquarters are [le aux Cor- 
neilles, Crow Island, a few miles to the west—claim pos- 
session, doubtless by prescription, of the fir and spruce 
eye overshadowing Chatigny’s Knoll, Here they nest. 

ccasionally may be heard overhead and seen, some 
hoarse old raven, winging his heavy, laborious flight 
toward the bleak ledges of Cape Tourmente, to the north- 
west, or, mayhap, further north, to his callow brood in 
their nest among the cloud-capped peaks of Passe des 
Monts, in the Saguenay district. His funereal, unearthly 
kra-ac, kra-ac, seems in keeping with the dismal aspect 
of the land. In September a silvery gull occasionally 
lights in the mellow sunshine amid the eddies round the 
shoals, in quest of smelts. Save the report of a gun or 
the whistle of a passing steamer, no sound invades. this 
lone, arid beach, quite extensive at low tide. 

“But,” asked the Commodore, ‘‘why did not the sports- 
men build on Chatigny’s Knoll, so well protected by trees?” 

“For divers cogent and powerful reasons,” retorted Mac 
of the Isles, ““which we will allow the Antiquary to ex- 
pound to us, for who here can compare to him for histor- 
ical; antiquarian and legendary lore? But before we hear 
him let me speak of the game, AtSeal Rocks, as else- 
where in the Province of Quebec. the law tolerates no 
spring or summer shooting. The island is especially 
famous for ducks, and the ist of September is the time 
fixed by the Legislature for the opening of the season, 
These downs seem to particularly attract the old and 
young birds, returning at the beginning of September 
from their breeding grounds at Hudson’s Bay, in several 
islands on the Labrador coast and some of the solitary 
isles of Lakes St. John and Mistassini. Tired out by 


storms they congregate in vast flocks on the reedy, muddy 
At present 
the locality supplies the Quebec markets with quantities of 
game, such as Canada geese, a few white geese, black and 


and sandy beaches of Seal Rocks at low tide. 


gray ducks, brant, blue and green-winged teal, snipe, 
godwits, golden plover, ring ploverand smaller beach 
birds. The smaller beach birds are ushered in with the 
high tide of August, about the 2ist of that month, and 
precede duck shooting. The game season lasts about three 
months, August, September and October. The Messrs. 
Toussaint and others, of Quebec, proprietors of the island 
for the last eleven years, intrust the care of their preserve 
to a game keeper who lands at Seal Rocks about Aug. 1 
and leaves about beginning of November.” 


ROD AND GUN NEAR THE CAPITAL. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Three miles below Arlington Cemetry and the Long 
Bridge isa quiet and picturesque spot known as Four- 
Mile Run, the name being taken from the stream that 
there broadens into a wide basin, forming part of the 
noble Potomac, as our vainglorious local scribblers are 
found of calling that muddy, malarial river. No other lo- 
cality near this city and easily accessible offers equiva- 
lent attractions for the disciples of ‘“‘dear old Ike.” Sev- 
eral kinds of game fish may be found there, while mullet, 
chub, carp and winter shad are occasionally caught. 
Eels, sunfish and catfish are of course abundantly present 
as nearly everywhere else, save in mid ocean and the 
Polar seas. On the arches that there span the Run, or in 
boats furnished by mine host Taylor (by the way a fine 
fellow and dead shot), one may often see a notable com- 

any—politicians and ‘statesmen (like Gen, Hampton), 
veeorished military men (like Adj.-Gen. Drum, who 
affects the fly alone), many actors and actresses from 
companies sojourning in Washington, local celebrities of 
various kinds, and the ‘‘unwashed,” inthe form of Sambo 
with his everlasting handline and pound sinker, which 
makes him ‘‘dead shuah ob dat catfish, boss,” and the 
urchins who have escaped parental eye, bringing with 
them the inevitable tow-string, eyed hook and “‘the best 
worms you ebber seed.” 

There is, however, one distinguished and never-absent 
angler who has fairly earned the title of ‘Fishing Crank” 
(as he often calls himself), Save in December and Janu- 
ary, daily, at any hour from 3 A. M. to12 P, M. (omitting 
the mid-day time when professionally employed in the 
city), Jessie may be found, in fair weather or in foul, 
somewhere about the place, diligently, enthusiastically 
and successfully throwing the fly or trolling the minnow, 
with “malice prepense” toward our finny brethren, His 
annual catches have run into thousands and he has grown 
tobe a Mascotte of no small reputation. He is in fact 
authority on all subjects relating to piscatorial amuse- 
ments in that locality, and if his advice were every time 
sold for a penny he would soon become the Astor of the 
Potomac. But itis not so well known that he is an all- 
round sportsman and excellent shot, from long prac- 
tice in many places at home and abroad. When the 
bird season comes he even forgets that fish swim 
or bite and hies him down the river to well- 
known “stamping grounds.” He took along the writer 
on his last trip, as a kindness, and perchance as a foil 
to his superior skill with the gun. Wewent, Thanks- 

week, to Shamrock, forty-seven miles from Wash- 


eon, to mine host Wolfe’s, who had kindly made all 


ment is unnecessary. 


arrangements for our pleasure. Birds were plentiful. 
Indeed, coveys were to Fi of us, to left of us and in 
front of us, continually, 

repast of fat quail, with woodcock for dessert. When 


t was, so to speak, a bountiful 
surfeited with these, we had br’er rabbit, and squirrelsad — 
nauseam, with ducks, wild geese, doves, hawks and owls 
for experimental side dishes. We dined sumptuously 
every day, and shall never forget the culinary skill of our 


hostess, especially not her preserves and jams, which 
ranged through all the fruits and berries of that region, 


Tt might be believed if I should say my friend returned 
laden with birds, but I fear no one would credit me if I 
should tell how many I missed; so it shall remaina secret 
until I cease to be a NOVICE, 

WASHINGTON, D, C,, Dec. 4. 


Aatmal History. 


SONG BIRD LEGISLATION. 


Editor Forest and Stream; 

In your issue of Noy. 11 a report of some ‘tcommittee” 
on song bird protection is noticed, in which birds of prey, 
such as herons, bitterns, ibis, hawks, owls, blackbirds, 
butcher birds, etc., are stated as intended to be protected, 
as not injurious to husbandry. This claim for them 
seems to grow outof some vague *‘ornithological” research, 
or perhaps some (city bred?) refinement or tenderness, that 
will take a long while and a good deal of educational 
effort to make it “wash” among practical farmers or 
sportsmen. Take for example hawks, other than night 
hawks. Every farmer knows they ‘‘steal chickens,” and 
after the first taste will quickly acquire an increased habit 
if protected in the theft, and the habit will multiply im 
proportion with the birds. Sportsmen know they attack 
out of season his broods of partridges, woodcock and the 
like, The farmer’s poultry is his money. Shall this kind 
of theft be protected and legalized, and he be punished 
for defense of property upon the refined theory that the 
hawk may also now and then catch mice, birds or frogs? 

So of the crow. ‘ The farmer knows, without ‘theory,” 
that crows pull up his corn and grain after he has with 
hard labor, plowed, tilled, and planted; that they will 
destroy crops by the acre as often as replanted till the 
season is too far advanced for any crop, The farmer 
knows too well the labor of planting crops. His time and 
crops are his money. And when some ornithologist (city 
refined collector of bird skins and eggs, as he would term 
them) should undertake to teach him that the crow is his 
friend and must be protected and multiplied by law at the 
expense of his crops (because the crow likes carrion, robs 
small ground birds’ nests, catches toads, frogs and a few 
bugs and grasshoppers), he would most likely be told ‘to 
talk to the marines.” What is said of the crow is true of 
the blackbirds, And what is said of hawks is true of owls, 
that rob the hen roost at night and are most destructive. 
Of butcherbirds (shrike) that kill small birds and impale 
them upon thorn apple spikes, nothing good can be said. 
Of herons, bitterns, and the like, the food is principally 
toads and frogs, that are wholly insectivorous. 

In respect to these birds of prey, it is notorious that 
they have been treated as enemies of husbandry for time 
out of memory, and as such war for their destruction has 
been constantly waged, Yet like rats they have held 
their own in spite of civilization and all the destructive 
arts and appliances, So they will continue, and if the 
‘theories’ and aims of bird skin collectors or fanciers pre- 
vail, will overrun the country. It was only recently that 
the sparrow was proclaimed a benefit out of such refine- 
ment, and we know the result. Similar theoretic refine- 
ment protected briefly the skunk, another pest and robber 
of birds’ nests and poultry yards. Who knows but we 
next may be asked for the protection of rats and mice, 
species that have multiplied in opportune seasons in spite 
of crows, hawks and owls, and the destructive appliances 
of mankind, rat poison not excepted? Farmers know, 
moreover, that 25 cents worth of rat poison about the 
fields and nurseries will destroy more mice in a week than 
hawks, owls and crows can dispese of in years. 

The further assertion is ventured that if these wise and 
learned ornithologists were personally engaged in 
husbandry, by the end of the second planting of the first 
crop, of the third year of crow protection, there would be 
an end of their wise notions on the subject. 

To be serious, protection of song and insectivorous birds 
will receive public favor and sentiment because it has 
merit, but when it is overdone by protecting doubtful or 
injurious species, against which public sentiment has for 
ages been at war, merit and favor cease and the opposi- 
tion of public sentiment is at once encountered in its en- 
forcement, notwithstanding the opinions of a committee 
of a dozen that public prejudice ‘‘is unfounded.” 

Without going into the defects of Chap. 427, L. N. Y. 
1886, it occurs that the “way to protect” song birds ‘is to 
protect.” Why protect with a non-protective qualifica- 
tion (§ 4) by which permits are given without limit by any 
‘incorporated society” of natural history at $1 per per- 
mit, to kill song or wild birds without limit? Now every 
lawyer knows that any ten or a dozen persons may form 
an ‘incorporated society” without much trouble and go 
into the “permit” and ‘natural history” business all over 
the State. Then where is song bird protection, and what 
is it? A like loophole is in the game laws (§ 14) by which 
any person may kill birds (professing ?) to study habits, 
history or stuff, etc., by which the law 1s nullified. The 
question arises: Who are these ornithologists? What the 
“museums of natural history?” How many are there? 
What their necessities? Why they be given unlimited 
power? and like questions show how crude the law 
is. It may be assumed the intent was good enough in 
the draft of the law, but when it comes down to con- 
sideration of objects, purposes or necessities, if is open to 
suspicion, for it may be asked, why this permit and 
monopoly business in indiscriminate hands? Know- 
ledge of birds is all well, but have not the full ‘habits 
and history” been written and published over and over? 
The birds are protected against everybody except 
those who wish to deal in them (under corporate fran- 
chise) for profit or pleasure, or except those who wish to 
go into the ‘‘permit” granting business at $1 each per 
year, Is it to be supposed that corporate franchises 
may not be obtained by the worst as well as best of men, 
or that the fee of $1 will ever berefused? Further com- 
Joux D. CoLlins, Secretary. 
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THE SPORT OF HAWKING. 
V.—The American Merlin and Kestrel. 


TH American merlin or pigeon hawk (Falco colum- 
A barius, Linneus) is found throughout the North 
American continent and also on the northern borders of 
South America. It closely resembles in form and habits 
the European merlin—the lady’s hawk when falconry was 
at its brightest—but is somewhat larger, and stronger and 
bolder than that species. The female pigeon hawk meas- 


ures about 18in. in length, the male about 1lin,; the 


female from tip to tip of her expanded wings from 26 to 
27in. This is a very beautiful species, The coloration 


varies somewhat with age; in the adult male the entire 
upper parts are of a bluish slate color, every feather being 
lined longitudinally with black; forehead and throat 
white; under parts yellowish white, the feathers being 
lined longitudinally with brownish black; tail barred with 
black and tipped with white. Younger individuals are 
less brightly marked, the upper part being mostly dusky 
brown in color, The merlin is a true falcon, though a 
little one, and, for its size, is hardly exceeded in courage, 
power and dash by the noble peregrine, the type of the 
genus and of daring courage. It is not very rare as a 


cons, or they rapidly get out of condition; ordinarily they 


must be fed at least twice a day, being given only a very 
light meal without castings the morning before they are 
flown. Indeed this little hawk must be regularly and 
plentifully fed if you wish it to live in captivity. 

One advantage the merlin has over the large falcons in 
the field is that in using it no “field” is required, the fal- 
coner and a friend or two being able to do all the ‘‘sery- 
ing” and beating and ‘‘taking up” on foot. 

Pigeon hawks require plenty of fresh birds and the 
freshest of beefsteak to keep them in condition; field mice 
and rats also make excellent occasional diet. The gen- 
eral treatment of merlins is the same as that proper for 
the peregrine, but the lady’s hawk must be very carefully 
protected from wet and requires the shelter of a room 
throughout the winter in the latitude of New York. 

The smallest of the American falcons is the sparrow 
hawk or American kestrel (Falco sparverius), the total 
length of this species being only from 11 to 12in,, the tail 
is lin, long side the wings measure from 21 to 23in. across 
from tip to tip. The following is the coloration of the 
adult: Frontal band and throat white, head and neck 
marked with black spots and bars, the top of the head 
and upper parts light cinnamon, under parts light cinna- 


spring and autumn visitor in the New England States, | mon, or almost white, marked with spots of black, tail 


and is frequently found in most of the Middle States. 
_ For food the pigeon hawk 
mostly depends on the smaller 
birds; grackles (crow blackbirds), 
red-winged starlings, robins and 
wild doves and pigeons formin 

the greater part of its bill o 

fare. It has been known to kill 
the active and muscular Cali- 
fornia partridge and also the 
still larger ‘‘willow grouse” (La- 
gopus albus), Several of our 
woodpeckers, even the strong 


fall victims to the insatiable ap- 
petite of this bold little marauder. 

The merlin has the true falcon 
flight, flapping rapidly like a 
pigeon; it has perhaps more tend- 
ency to soar than the other fal- 
cons. The stoop of this species 
has but little force or grandeur, 
and is more like the stern chase 
of the true hawks than thearrow- 
like dash of the peregrine or 
lanier, 

The pigeon hawk seldom 
breeds south of the 44th parallel 
in the Eastern States, certainly 
never in Massachusetts or south- 
ern New York. The nest is gen- 
erally built in a thick foliaged 
tree at no great height from the 
ground. This species has also 
been occasionally known to build 
upon high cliffs. The nest is 
composed of sticks, grass and 
moss, and is as rough as the 
domicile of the hawks in general, 
being often hardly a nest at all. 
Like all the true falcons the 
American merlin is brave and 


The - European species—which 
builds upon the ground—will 
often feign to be injured, and 
flutter along the ground away 
from the nest to try and lead off 
an intruder. The eggs number 
from four to six. They measure 
13 inches in length. The ground 
color is light reddish buff, which 
is clouded with deep chocolate 
‘and reddish brown blotches, 
They are very rare in those most 
useless and senseless of collect- 
ions, ‘‘cabinets of birds’ eggs,” 
and are in much demand among 
collectors. In Europe the merlin 
is used for the taking of larks, 
blackbirds and pigeons, and is 
remarkable for its docility and 
tameness, and the ease with 
which it can be trained. It is 
certain that a strong female of 
the American species would take quail and the Western 
partridge brilliantly, and a fast one would kill woodcock 
and snipe. 
doves and tame and wild pigeons most successfully. It 
is probable that a cast or pair of powerful pigeon hawks 
could even take grouse, and they would give grand sport 
with bluejays. 
The taming, training and use in the field of merlins are 
conducted on exactly the same principles as the educa- 
tion of the peregrine and gyrfalcon, with the difference 
that the smaller falcon is always trained to come to 
the wrist when called as well as to the lure, while the 
large falcons are frequently trained to come to the lure 
only, and are hence called ‘hawks of the lure.” The 
merlin cannot be taught to ‘wait on” satisfactorily, and 
is therefore always flown ‘‘out of the hood;” but Freeman 
narrates that so tame does this little hawk become that 
his birds frequently perch on his head while he tramps 
the fields for game, and are off as soon as a bird rises. 
ibe game “‘puts in,” the trained falcon will either desert it 
entirely or perch near where the quarry was seen to 
enter, Merlins must be ‘‘served” with the utmost prompt- 
hess when disappointed in a dask after prey, as they 
quickly become discouraged, and will give up hard flights 
at once if the quarry has been lost several times in suc- 
cession. Whenever possible a captive bird of the species 
they are pursuing should always be ready to be thrown 
to the hawks when they fail to capture the wild quarry, 
during the first few weeks they are hunted, The hood 
for the pigeon hawk must be very soft and light: the 
birds must be thoroughly broken to it, but it is very sel- 
dom worn, the hawks ‘becoming so tame as to eyen sit 
uietly upon the wrist while being carried unhooded. 
The jesses must also be of the lightest and softest leather, 
and thissmall falcon is not able to carry a swivel, and 
but one very light small bell when flown at game, 
- Merlins cannot be ‘“‘sharp set” like laniers and gyrfal- 


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Tender-Hearted Young Lady; “OH! YoU CRUEL, HEARTLESS LITTLE WRETCH! TO ROB 
THOSE POOR BIRDS OF THEIR EG@S!’’ 
Wicked Little Boy: ‘‘HonH! THAT’S THE OLD ONE 'AT YOU'VE GOT ON YER BONNET. 
GUESS shé WON’T CARE.” 


Many specimens are barred on the back with transverse 
ELE Ipes of black, and the young are generally barred freely 
with brownish-black. 


This handsome little hawk is, according to Jordan, 
found abundantly throughout the United States. In 
northern New England it is common and I have found it 
not rare in all the Middle States, and in Maryland even near 
midsummer. It breeds along the northern borders of the 
United States and comes southward in winter. 

The mode of flight, as well as many of the habits of the 
sparrow hawk, closely resembles that of the European 
kestrel. Flying irregularly, it hovers a moment over a 
particular spot and then shoots off in another direction in 
search of prey. Its power of flight is trifling compared 
with the dash of the great falcons, and it has the hawk- 
like habit of taking stand in a tree to wait for quarry. 
Jays have a particular antipathy for this little falcon and 
lose no opportunity to mob one whenever found. Wilson 
states that in revenge the hawk often makes a meal off 
one of his persecutors, but I think it at least doubtful if 
this hawk can capture and hold the active and cunning 
“crow.” Another authority states that the sparrow hawk 
occasionally preys upon even the thrasher (Harporhyn- 
chus rufus), which rather more than equals itin size. I 
have certainly never seen this falcon kill any bird larger 
than a een starling. The American, like the 
European kestrel, is of real service to the farmer, from 
destroying many field mice and grasshoppers which con- 
stitute its principal food. Ii also feeds upon small birds, 
lizards and small snakes, and occasionally bears off a 
downy chick from the barnyard. This species is as bold 
as any hawk that flies, and very rapid in its short pounces 
after prey; it not infrequently happens that it dashes 
down and snatches a coveted specimen of finch or war- 
bler from before the very of the naturalist. On one 
occasion one of these birds plunged after a red-headed 


‘woodpecker I had just shot, and which fell within 15ft. 


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of me, and would have captured it had nota charge of 
“dust shot” knocked outa handful of his feathers and 
forcibly reminded him of important business in’ another 
place, which he immediately left me to attend to. 

The sparrow hawk builds no nest for itself but tales 

ossession of an old woodpecker’s hole or other tree hol- 
ow, or more rarely of a deserted crow’s nest, The eggs 
number from four to six, and are dark cream-colored 
variously marked with spots of brown. They are nearly 
spherical in shape, and measure 1;4;in, in extreme length, 

This species breeds much later in the year than our 
other hawks, In Maine the eggs are laid early in June. 
The young birds are covered with white down when first 
hatched, through which the feathers soon appear, 

The sparrow hawk is easily tamed when taken as an 
eyas, and has often been kept at hack asa pet; but the 
kestrel is useless to the sportsman, not being able to take 
any adult game bird, unless we except reed and rail birds, 
This species is, however, a good hawk for the falconer to 
piseive on, and is easily captured by asmall bow net 

aited with a live sparrow. Even haggards soon become 
docile in captivity, and may be kept at hack provided 
with bewits and tiny bells. 

All falcons moult once a year and this is a most trying 
and dangerous period tothe trained bird in captivity. 
Hyases moult much more quickly and easily than hageards, 
and for this reason are often pre- 
ferred to the latter. As soon as 
a hawk fairly begins to moult 
he must be no longer flown at 
game, or on any account allowed 
to become ‘‘sharp set.” Feed the 
bird generously twice a day if a 
peregrine or gyrfalcon, and three 
times daily if a lanier or pigeon 
hawk, and allow him to become 
as fat as possible—which greatly 
shortens the period of moulting. 
If carefully watched and pro- 
tected from wind and rain fal- 
cons may be moulted on their 
ordinary blocks in the open air 
or under their shed; a somewhat 
better plan, however, is to leave 
them at liberty in a well sanded 
room, in which there are no 
points or edges against which 
they might injure their new and 
tender feathers, Feed from the 
hand and lure throughout the 
moult and exercise the hawks 
daily by compelling them to fly 
repeatedly across the room to 
your wrist or the lure for food. 
The food and general care of the 
hawk during the period of moult- 
ing is exactly the same as when 
he was in full plumage and flying 
at game, After moulting is 
completed and the new feathers 
fully developed and strong, the 
falcon will have to bé rebroken 
to the hood—which he has half 
forgotten, as the cap is never 
worn during the moult—and will 
require re-‘‘enterine” at quarry. 
The lure, whistle and call of 
course he has not been permitted 
to forget, both being constantly 
used during feeding time. The 
trained bird must also constantly 
see dogs and strangers, and 
horses also whenever practicable. 
The hawk must be re-entered at 
game precisely as at first, anda 
week or two after the completion 
of the moult should be fiying at 
prey as well as ever; of course, 
however, the reentering will be 
a much shorter and less tedious 
process than when the falcon 
was first trained. 

The falconers of a century or 
two ago wrote whole columns 
on the treatment of the diseases 
of hawks, but it has been our 
experience that the American fal- 
cons, if properly fed, exercised 
and cared for, are exceeding- 
ly healthy, and our knowl- 
edge of hawk physic is therefore limited. Should a 
hawk fracture its leg, carefully set the bone and 
apply a neatly fitted stocking of soft flannel, and 
then bandage with a strip of muslin which has been 
dipped in strong starch water or rubbed on dry plaster of 
Paris and then dipped in water just before applying. 
The starch or plaster when dry will immobilize the limb, 
and in three or four weeks the bone will be united as 
strongly as ever, Fractures of the wing bones are mostl 
incurable in.a falcon used for hunting; the wing wi 
almost always be lame even if the bones can be made to 
unite. Should such an accident occur, the kindest treat- 
ment is to put the poor bird out of its pain with a charge 
of heavy shot fired at close range. 


When prolonged wet weather or other cause has pre- 
vented tame hawks from having proper exercise their 
excreta frequently become tough and caked, instead of 
being moist and full; the birds are then much benefited 
by a dose of from 2 to 4grs. of rhubarb, to be repeated if 
necessary. It may be given wrapped up in a small piece 
of meat, All other medicines given to falcons are at best 
only an experiment. Plenty of small gravel stones must 
always be strewn round the flocks of falcons, which the 
birds occasionally swallow and appear to relish. 

For parasites in the feathers (bird lice) and in the nares 
(acaride), tobacco water carefully used, kerosene ordilute 
earbolic acid (ten grains of pure crystals of the acid in an 
ounce of glycerine) are useful. Of course these poisonous 
agents must be used with the greatest circumspection or 
the hawk may be killed along with the vermin. Of the 
numerous A GRAN diseases to which European tame 
hawks are subject we have no knowledge, and the treat- 
ment for them recommended in works on falconry is fre- 
quently worse than useless, and often absurd, Care, 
careful feeding, attention to the bath, cleanliness, etc., and 


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plenty of exercise, are the only rational methods of pre-. 


yenting and curing the diseases of hawks, 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


(Dec. 16, 1886, 


Falcons, although not by nature affectionate, often 
show much attachment for their masters, and even when 
gorged with food will bate hard from their blocks to get 
to him if he walks near where they are tied, and are not 
content until permitted to leap upon his wrist to have 
their breasts stroked, Hyases when lost in the field fre- 
quently return home by themselves, and lost hawks have 
even flown of their own accord to the falconer asleep on 
the ground hours or days after they have been lost. 
Eyases have come to lure and call after having been at 


liberty for above two weeks, and haggards have been 
eeen on game after nearly a week of recovered free- 
om. 

Even apart from the stirring sport of hawking, the 
beautiful and striking appearance of the gallant birds 
upon the blocks on the falconer’s lawn or standing upon 
his wrist will amply repay one for the trouble the hawks 
give, and there is a charm about possessing, training and 
hunting falcons which belongs to no other sport. 

Now that game is everywhere becoming rare, it is most 
ardently to be wished that some less murderous means 


than hound and gun be brought into the field for the cap- 
ture of game that will at the same time yield sport of a 
high order, and that means we have in a most spirit-stir- 
ring form in the keen-eyed ‘‘greyhounds of the air,” the 
members of the genus Falco. 

Fig. 1 is a portrait of an adult American merlin in full 
plumage. The attitude represented—the wings tightly 
closed and the head and breast feathers slightly raised— 
is one frequently assumed by all the falcons. 

Fig, 2 is a drawing of the wing of the European merlin 
(Falco cesalon), and shows the peculiar form of the wing 
and its exceedingly close resemblance to that of our 
species—the pigeon hawk. R. W. SEISS, 

PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 1885. 


Snowy Owls.—Birds of this species are reported so far 
this season to be quite rare. Wallace, of this city, has 
had none at all sent in to him, and has heard of but few 
captures. One of these birds is recorded from Mumford, 
Munroe county, N. ¥., by Mr. Jay Merrill, a nephew of 
our correspondent Major Merrill. Mr, Merrill writes: 
“J have a pure white owl, received to-day, which meas- 
ures 5f{t, from tip to tip, which I intend to stuff. It is 
said that it came here from the Green Mountains, as they 


have not been seen anywhere but there. Theowl is alive 
yet; only wounded slightly.”....Mr, J. L, Davison writes 


5 


from Lockport, N. Y.: ‘Noy. 17 I purchased a snowy 
owl of Mr, L, Bigelow. of the town of Wilson, eight miles 
north of here, On the same day Mr. Hallenbeck, of 
Royalton, five miles south, reported to me that he had 
killed one that morning, which I also bargained for but 
another man got, They were both males and measured 
224in. in length, 58in. in extent, wing 164in.” 


HYBRID GROUSE. 


a about hybrid grouse (both ruffed and pinnated) 

continually float about the country, some in and 
some out of print. With varying minutiz the central 
statement about which most, if not all, these stories re- 
solve, is that somebody has had chickens running at 
large in new or thinly-settled country and that a cross 
has been effected between them anda member of the 
grouse family, resulting ina hybrid. Here are some of 
the stories that have come to my notice within the past 
year or two, and which are cited to show their general 
similarity. 

No. 1, In his ‘Field, Cover and Trap Shooting,” Mr, A. 
H. Bogardus says: ‘‘Last spring, at Omaha, Neb,, I saw 
in the possession of Mr. Geo,. A. Hoagland, president of 
the Shooting Club, a bird of the preceding year which had 
been shot out of a covey of seven or eight, and which was 
believed to be a hybrid, There was another of the same 
brood in the town and both were well stuffed and set up. 
All the brood were alike as to markings and appearance, 
and their size was that of a grouse two-thirds grown. In 
shape they were more like the bantam or barn door fowl 
than the grouse. The ground color of their phimage was 
a dingy white, but they were spangled all over with 
feathers colored and barred like those of the grouse. That 
they were hatched by a (pinnated) hen grouse is unques- 
tionable, for she was often seen with them. She made 
her nest close to the house and it was believed that a 
domestic cock was the father of her young ones.” This 
is the most specific and best authenticated (supposed) case 
of the hybridizing of the pinnated grouse of which Lhave 


| any knowledge. 


Case No. 2, Some years ago a farmer living near 
Fremont, Ohio, had some gray Irish game bantams run- 
ning at large, and one of the hens stole her nest and 
brought out a brood of chicks some distance from the 
house. It was currently reported and believed in the 
neighborhood that this hen had previously mated with a 
ruffed grouse cock, and that her chicks were hybrids. 
None of these, however, reached maturity, or were ever 
examined by any authority competent to pass upon their 
real character, They were very wild, and were all 
‘otted” when not more than half grown by the murder- 
ous young yandals in the vicinity. This case, it will be 
geen, rests merely on common rumor. 

Case No. 8. This is the case noted in the FOREST AND 
STREAM, of July 29 last, In which -‘J. E. H.,” of Phillippi, 
W. Va., alleged that a friend ina neighboring county 
«x * * Jast summer had three or four dunghill hens, 
each of which brought off a brood ot hybrids. Procuring 
the name and address of this gentleman from “J. KE, H.,” 
I wrote him something more than two months ago inclos- 
ing a stamp, and asking for particulars. So far I have 
never received any reply. 

Case No. 4. Last summer a western poultry paper 
printed a paragraph to the eifect that Ma. So and So 
(name not now at hand) of Greenville, Mich., had some 
poultry which were a cross between the ruffed grouse and 
the common barnyard fowl. This man I followed by 
mail to Orlando, Fla,, before reaching him, when I learned 
from him that he was not the man who had the alleged 
hybrids, but a former neighbor. To the latter I wrote at 
some length, but as in the case of the gentleman in West 
Virginia, never received any reply. Both these letters 
bore the usual “‘refurn” request, but as they never were 
returned, it is fair presumption that they were taken 
from the office by the persons to whom they were ad- 
dressed. i 

Case No. 5. Ina late number of the New England Home- 
stead, H. B, Powell (whose address is not given) claims to 
have a breed of fowls which he calls the “Tappan,” and 
which are said to be from a cross between a prairie hen 
(pinnated grouse) and a brown leghorn rooster. These 
birds were received from a brother at Tappan, Oak Ferry, 
and Mr, Powell thinks should have been named ‘‘Cy- 
clones” from their unceasing activity and restlessness. 
He has crossed them again with the Plymouth Rock, and 
says he has a fine breed of chickens as a result, the (sup- 
posed) wild blood having thus been diminished to one- 
fourth. 

Case No. 6. Some four weeks ago, I was informed that 
a gentleman in this city (whom I knew personally) had 
some birds which were half game bantam and half ruffed 
gronse. I lost no time in hunting him up, and without 
repeating the story directly, led him up tothe subject so 
that he might a (voluntary) tale unfold. Whereupon he 
told me that he had some game bantam pullets that were 
the third remove from a pair of birds brought to Dayton, 
Ohio, some four years azo, which birds were said to have 
come from Indiana, and to have been a hybrid between 
the common fowl and ‘‘some kind of grouse.” Having 
examined these birds shortly afterward, 1 came to the 
conclusion that their resemblance to ‘‘some kind of 
grouse” was more fanciful than real. My letter to the 
Dayton gentleman, who was said to have owned the 
original pair, was sent back stamped ‘‘Return to writer.” 

These cases show that the belief in the hybridization of 
both pinnated and ruffed grouse with the barnyard fowl 
is very common, and that such belief is not confined to 
any particular locality. Butdo they prove any such hy- 
bridization? For myself I am inclined to the opinion that 
they do not. And yet some of these cases (if not all)may 
have been actually what they were claimed to be. But it 
will be noticed that Bogardus, who had the Omaha, birds 
in his hands (and who ought to be a judge), cautiously 
says they were ‘‘believed to be hybrids.” 

In the summer of 1885, one of my ruffed grouse hens 
hatched and reared four game bantam chicks, her own 
eggs having been infertile owing to the absence of a 
male grouse. One of these chicks was a cock, and surely 
here would have been an opportunity for hybridization if 
it were practicable, But as they grew up the chicks 
became so quarrelsome and vindictive toward their foster 
mother that I was obliged to remove them from the coops, 
the cockerel last of all, and only after he had repeatedly 
abused his relative most shamefully, Perhaps some one 
can give us clearer light on this interesting question. 

ToxEDO, O., Lock Box 110, JAY BEBE, 


BirD MIGRATION.—The superintendent in charge of the 
bird migration work of the American Ornithologists’ 
Union for Long Island has issued the following circular: 
“American Ornithologists’ Union, Committee on Migra- 
tion, District of Long Island. Dear Sir—The superin- 
tendent solicits correspondence with residents of Long 
Island, relative to its birds, especially those of rare or in- 
frequent occurrence, He will consider it a pleasure to 
give the name of any birds sent to him for identification, 
Blanks for recording the arrival and departure of birds in 
the-spring and autumn migrations will be sent on appli- 
cation. Addyess all letters, and send all packages by ex- 
press to Win. Dutcher, Superintendent, 51 Liberty street, 
New York city.” Itis hoped that all residents of Long 
Island who are interested in birds will communicate with 
My. Dutcher, 


THE GREAT SQuip,—London, England,—Hditor Forest 
and Stream; Can you inform me at which of the United 
States museums the largest specimens of the Atlantic 
squids may be seen and whatis the extreme length of one 
of the feelers or suckers of these creatures? If my mem- 
ory serves me, one was killed a few years ago whose | 
farms” or “suckers” measured 30ft. So the newspapers 
said. But I shall be glad of authentic information, As 
the story went, an arm thrown over and nearly capsizing 
a fishing boat was ‘‘chopped off” and measured 30ft, 
Where is this preserved?—CATHERINE C. Hophiy. [We 
believe that the largest specimens of the great squids are 
at the Peabody Museum of Yale College, New Haven, 
fea] The arm referred to by Miss Hopley is there, we 
think. 


Rucnnt ARRIVALS AT THE PHILADELPHIA ZOOLOGICAL GARDDN, 
—Purchased—One rhesus monkey (Macacus erytlivreus), one brown 
macaque (Macacus arctoides), two great kangaroos (Macropus yi- 
ganteus), two brown-throated parakeets (Conurus ceruginosus) and 
one ring-necked parrakeet (Paleoris torquotus), Presented—One 
woodchuck (Arctomys mona), one mocking bird (Lurdus polygiot- 
tus), one Acadian owl (Nyctale acadica), one short-eared owl (Brachy- 
otus palustris), one golden eagle (Aquila chrysaétus), one chameleon 
(Anolis principalis) and three alligators (Allivator mississippiensis). 
Born—Two male and two female dingoes (Canis dinyo) and one 
hybrid macaque (M. nemestrinus, female, and M. cynomolgus, male). 


Game Bag and Guy. 


Address all communications tu the Porest and Stream Pub. Co. 


HOSPITALITY AND BOB WHITE. 


N Y friend G. T. L., who is engaged in business in New 

York, wrote to me during the month of October, 
that he would forego the pleasure of yoting for as 
Mayor, and leave for his father’s home in North Carolina 
on the first day of November. He and I have long desired 
an opportunity for a friendly contest in the field; and it 
was agreed that I should meet him at Moncure, a station 
on the R. and A, Air Line Railroad, on Thursday morn- 
ing, the 4th, duly equipped for any struggle which might 
take place. Accordingly, I left home “that hour o’ night's 
black arch the keystane,” with my little bob-tailed 
pointer, of no known pedigree, a 6lb, Soz. hammerless, 14- 
bore, and over two hundred loaded shells. On reaching 
the station where I was to debark, I saw my friend, ready 
to acconipany me; and near him his two high-bred setters, 
who respectively bear the names of Pendragon and Co- 
rinne. G. T. L. seems to have a penchant for peculiar 
names, and is decidedly classical in his selections. With 
all respect for him, I bee to suggest that he has put too 
heavy a load on his dogs, for they are incapable of bear- 
ing with intelligence such a sesquipedalian nomenclature 
as he has chosen, He knows that, I feel sure, for on the 
field, and when my little dog—whose name is rather 
classical, too—was taxing all their powers of endurance, 
he came down to ‘hard pan” and called them Pen and 
Rin. But let all that pass, 

The people of Pittsboro had nearly completed a short 
railroad, connecting at Moncure, and at the time of my 
visit a construction train was running within two miles 
of the town, and within a very short walk of the paternal 
mansion whose hospitality 1 was seeking to enjoy. The 
authorities had kindly offered to run a locomotive to suit 
my convenience, and to carry me to the place of wy des- 
tination. Accordingly, we placed our luggage on a flat 
car, and he and I availing ourselves of this courtesy of 
the engineer, took a place with him in hiscab, The dis- 
tance we had to go being short of ten miles, we were not 
a great while in making the highway on which lived the 
father of my companion. We were met by him and I 
had a cordial greeting. Walking to the house I found 
the ‘latch string out” and met with a hearty welcome 
from all the members of the household. Inasmuch as we 
had not breakfasted, we were soon rejoiced to hear the 
summons, which advised us that our sharpened appetites 
were to be gratified. 

Having returned to our room and changed our apparel, 
we concluded to try some inyiting looking fields adjacent 
to the residence, and putting a few shells in our pockets, 
we whistled up Pendragon and Argo and proceeded to 
the sportsman’s business. Unaccountably, we found no 
birds in the stubble where we expected them, the reason 
being, doubtless, that owing to the abundance of food, 
they bad filled their craws and gone into the woods for 
wallowing. Crossing the highway both dogs indicated 
that they scented birds, and Argo, ranging more freely 
than his noble companion, was soon hidden from view by 
some high sedge. We hunted him up, however, and 
found him upon a dead point. Approaching, and getting 
near him, he was ordered on; up rose a nice covey of 
well-grown strong-fiying birds. Each got in two barrels, 
and but one bird fell; that one did not go into my pocket. 
The birds sought coyer in some thick woods and thus 
escaped fwither pufsuit. Passing into another field 
L. flushed a nice covey of birds, from which he got 
one, They took refuge in a hedge row and adjacent 
sedge, and then we had a ‘hot corner” for probably ten 
shots, Out of that covey we got probably a half dozen. 
Passing on another covey was flushed (no fault of the 
dogs) and all of them, except one which I killed, went to 
an unknown locality, and could not be found, It being 
about lunch time, we went to the hotel and refreshed. In 
the afternoon we took another stroll, and succeeded in. 
getting about ten birds more. 

In the morning, after an early breakfast, with the’ 
atmosphere sharp, as it always is immediately after a 


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dogs, Pendragon and Corinne, in a wagon, and set out 
for “the hills beyond Peniland,” or, in plain English, for 
some splendid country on the east side of Haw River and. 


| citizen who was the father of one of our governors, of one 
of the Justices of the Supreme Court, and of one of the 
most eminent of the Baptist divines in the Southern 


about midway betwixt Pittshoro and Chapel Fill. The | States, All of them were born at that spot. 


gentleman, on whose lands we proposed to hunt, not being’ 
at home when we reached his house, at my suggestion we 
went on to a large old plantation, at present the property 
of the University by devise of the late owner, Miss Mary 
Smith, Wefound the superintendent, who very promptly 
informed us that the land was posted.” To this [ replied, 
with significant emphasis, that I had in that locality a 
right of eminent domain, and no one could forbid my 
entrance. He saw the point, and we soon commenced 
shooting, Our chief objective point was the residence of 
EKdmund Atwater, Esq., an intelligent and thrifty farmer, 
who lived about two niles east of the place where we got 
out of our vehicle. The superintendent, Mr, Cole, prom- 
ised to take the wagon to Mr, Atwater’s, while L, and 
myself ranged the fields. Corinne was left, and we 
depended upon Pendragon and Argo, The latter took it 
on foot for the eleyen miles we had traveled, Going hur- 
riedly along, we found a small covey, and upon shooting 
we were hailed by a plowman and ordered off the prem- 
ises. I approached him and told him who I was, and 
informed him of my right, as one of the legal owners of 
the estate, to hunt on. il with my friends whenever I chose 
todoso, He did not know me; but then my determined 
manner and authoritative style of talking hac their effect, 
and we were not further molested, When we reached a 
point near the residence of our friend Atwater we had 
fifteen birds, and I had besides a skinned place at the 
lower extremity of the tendon Achillei—whatever that 
is—which bodéd badly for my capacity to walk, L, and 
I were exactly even in our trophies, one bird being in dis- 
pute, 

Our wagon with Corinne came to us about 1 o'clock, 
and our lunch basket was eagerly sought and its contents 
joyously appropriated. Attera good rest Mr, Atwater 
made his appearance and welcomed us to his house and 
his lands. He had a muzzleloader, but being out of am- 
munition, we o:mered to let him have the use of our guns, 
when he chose to shoot, This he declined, alleging his 
preference to see how we could do. Pendragon was tied 
up, being somewhat sore-footed from his morning’stranip, 
and Corinne aud Argo, the indefatigable, irrepressible, 
untiring little phebian, were to do the labor. We found 
birds abundant, well-grown and fat, and the fields excel- 
lent for shooting. When we reached the house at night 
we had twenty-tive more birds, of which L, had thirteen, 
Thad eleven and our host one, which he had killed very 
nicely with L.’s gun. 

Our friend lives in a conrfortable and comniodious home 
which is nicely furnished, and our room contained every 
convenience to make our stay in ita matter of luxury. 
All the appointments were simply excellent and our host 
and his wite and daughter Imew exactly how to make 
our sojourn as pleasant as heart could wish, The hos- 
pitality was simpie elezance—unstudied and hearty—ele- 
gance in its highest and best sense. And just such as 
this was our portion at every dwelling which we had oc- 
casion to visit during the trip, a part of whose incidents 
it is my present purpase to describe, 

That night we slept soundly, and my friend L., whose 
nocturnal hiliaby in New York is that peculiar din, com- 
posed, in the main, of the contact of iron with cobble- 
stones or other paving material, made no complaint that 
his repose had been disturbed by less harmonious sounds. 
At a comfortably early hour we were summoned to a sub- 
stantial breakfast of breiled birds, buttered toast, good 
butter, coffee and other country delicacies, and were 
ready for another day's amp. Our dogs were in excel- 
lent trim, haying fared sumptuously the preceding night, 
and Pendragon and Argo were cast off to do their best 
ranging. We were joined by John W. A., a cousin of 
cour host, bat courtesy induced these gentlemen. to allow 
L. and myself to take the lion’s share of the aniusement. 
We found several coyeys, but they songht safety, as a 
general thing, in the woods. Still we bagged some. Un- 
fortunately, we weni too far, and got off of the best hunt- 
‘ing grounds. At lunch, we had twenty-five of as splen- 
did specimens of -Bob White as ever charmed a sports- 
man’s heart. Of these your correspondent claimed thir- 
teen, L. ten, and the others feli before the guns of owr 
friends, who occasionally shot to show us that we were 
not the only followers of Nimrod to be found in the coun- 


tthe clouds hac now begun to thicken in the west and 
southwest, premonitory of a rain, This was far from 
agreeable to us, inasmuch as we confidently expected to 
bag more than thirty birds-on our way to the house. At 
half past two o’clock we started and had not gone more 
than a hundred yards before the dogs were on a full 
stand. Notwithstanding the rain commenced falling, we 
braved the storm and got five birds from the covey. But 
the grass was toa wet, and we, reluctantly, took refuge 
in an old stable and found even its shelter far better than 
ain exposure to the weather, We gaye up all hope of 
further lianting, and so soon as there was a lull in the 
tempest we ‘dragged our slow lengths along” toward the 
dwelling of our hospitable friend. On the way our irre- 
pressible dogs started two more coveys, from which L, 
got five and I got two. 

We spent the night with our kind friends and left, after 
breakfast, for other quarters. An earnest invitation to 
come again was extended, which was accepted with 
the usual conditions. Proceeding toward Pittsboro, we 
reached the home of my old friend, R. J. P,, and I stopped 
to remain with him and his excellent wife during the 
day, while L. went on to spend Sunday with his father’s 
family, By agreement he was to come up at an early 
hour on Monday morning so that we could see what sport 
the fields in that neighborhood afforded. I had a pleas- 
ant:sojourn with T., during which we talked over past 
reminiscences of the locality where both of us were born, 
and in which we lived until we reached man’s estate, 
when the demands of business led us to try our fortunes 
at other places. In the afternoon. I was honored with a 
visit of several of the leading citizens of Pittsboro, who 
are generous enough to regard me as a well-wisher of 
their town and county. 

The following morning my sporting companion, L., 
drove up to the gate, and soon thereafter we took all our 
dogs and began to range over some good looking stubble 


on the estate of the gentleman with whom I was stopping. - 


We found very few birds, and succeeded in getting, after 
a laborious tramp, less than ten. During our walk I was 
Shown the site of an old dwelling, in which once lived a 


After an excellent Junch we tried another farm, and 
met with poor success. At about 4 P, M, we bade our 
friends farewell and took the road for the residence of 
Mr. L,, the father of my companion, Just about sun- 
down we reached a small stream, not over 500 yards from 
the house, and my little dog Argo, who as usual was 
‘working his passage,” came toa stiff point through an old 
fence which inclosed a sedge field. L. got out of the 
vehicle and secured the nervous canine, to keep him from 
doing harm by his untameable eagerness, We hitched 
the horse, amd taurming Corimne loose, the field was 
entered, It took legs than ten miniwtes to eb fourteen 
shots and bag nine splendid birds, Two others were 
brought down, but we failed to find them, 

We hunted but little the following day, partly because 
walking was painful and laborious to me and partly to 
enjoy the company of our friend P. and his wife, who 
had yisited the family of Mr, L., and were to dine with 


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On Wednesday I bade my hospitable entertainers fare- 

well and G. T. L. and I tool: the locomotive for Moncure. 
Soon after arriving we started for the railroad bridge 
over Deep River, on our way to the residence of Mr, N. 
M, Bryan, who had generously offered to meet us with a 
carriage and take us to his house, where we proposed an 
afternoon's hunt with some of the canine nobility who 
were receiving collegiate training under two professors, 
preparatory to the commencement exercisesat High Point 
on the 22d. Mr. G. was on hand, We lunched at his 
house and afterward looked at the juveniles in theirgjuar- 
ters. Some of them were suffering from distemper of a 
malignant type. Quite a number of these dogs were good 
looking specimens of their respective races, but there was 
one liver colored pointer, who at a bench show where 
ugly commanded a premium, would have “‘taken the 
rag off of the bush” against all competitors. He had the 
head of Harlequin, intensified, and was profusely sugges- 
tive of Comedy, After inspecting as much as we desired, 
one of the professors kindly offered to take two of the 
students under him, and let us witness au exhibition of 
their qualities. I shall not mention their names, One 
was a fine-looking, well-mazked pointer, ‘‘whalpit some 
place far abroad,” and to import whom the owner ‘‘parted” 
with money enough to buya respectable farm. The other 
was a splendid specimen of a blue belton bitch. The 
style of movement and acute sense of smelling of both 
were faultless; but they appeared to me to be lacking in 
some valuable qualities, They were cautious in the ex- 
treme, and, as I thought, did not thoroughly understand 
the art of locating the birds, They both showed fatigue 
in a greater degree than my unpedigreed Argo would have 
done at the close of a three days’ hunt. With all this, I 
would haye accepted the bitch asa present, much preferr- 
ing her to the dog. We got about eighteen birds and did 
some very unskillful shooting, This I deeply regretted, 
because I was anxious to ‘‘show oft” in the presence of the 
L.L.D.’s, both of whom were courteous and accommo- 
dating, That night I took the train for home, where I 
safely arrived. 

I noticed that L.’s dogs did not seem to be able to locate 
as well as my dog Argo; nor could they range over so 
much ground, None of them were better retrievers than 
he, and none had the power of endurance which he pos- 
sesses. Does high breeding beget constitutional weakness? 
If so, I prefer a lower grade. WELLS. 

ROCKINGHAM, N. C., November, 1886. 


A VISIT TO THE STIKINE FLATS. 


SITUATED in the mouth of the Stikine River is a 
k high island, which divides the river mouth into 
wo branches, The wpper of these empties into what is 
known as the Dry Passage, which connects Frederick 
Sound and Stilame Strait. The lower mouth is the nayi- 
cable one, and discharges~its waters into the Stikine 
Strait. The survey of these parts is not yet completed, 
and it may be there are more islands than this one in the 
mouth of the river, The side of the island looking up the 
river is igh, while the other shore is low and forms the 
Stikine Flats. Between the flats and the base of the 
mountain is a large tract of level ground well adapted for 
cultivation. This is what they call in Wrangell the 
“Farm,” and is probably the only tract of land in Alaska 
that bears that honorable name. It was formerly occu- 
pied by a transportation company doing business on the 
Upper Stikine, who brought their stock down there to 
winter. Enough natural grass was cut from the land to 
subsist the animals during their stay. It is now a part 
of a training school system carried on by the missionaries 
at Wrangell for the Indian youths of that part of Alaska, 
The good will of the transportation company, along with 
their buildings, was purchased for $500, and the money 
being raised in Pennsylvania, in honor of that State it 
was Called the Pennsylvania farm. 

The season of 1886 was very backward in southeastern 
Alaska; winter lingered late in the lap of spring. During 
April, and eyen as late as the early part of May, long 
flights of eese were seen cleaving the air in the neighbor- 
hood of Wrangell. They were bound for their breeding 
grounds in the interior—about the headwaters of the trib- 
utaries of the Mackenzie River. For weeks they remained 
on the flats at the mouth of the Stikine River, waiting for 
the ice and snow to disappear from their nesting places. 
These were white-fronted (4. albifrons gambeli) and 
Hutchins’s geese. The Canada geese were already paired 
off, and were nesting in the long grass along the shores of 
the islands in the vicinity of Wrangell. 

I was invited by Mr. Young, the farmer, to accompany 
him home for a day’s shooting on the flats, Three of us, 
Young, a trader from the Upper Stikine and myself got 
into a canoe at ansel at 4 P. M., to go the distance of 
nine miles. I selected the middle seat, between the row- 
locks, and pulled a pair of sculls. One of my companions 
satin the bow and paddled, and the other in stern and 
paddled and steered. We madeastraight course from 
the end of Wrangell Island across the head of Stikine 
Strait to the mouth of the river, The seats each had 
selected at the start had to be retained for the entire dis- 
tance, for the canoes are so cranky there is great danger 
of upsetting them by tryimg to change places, and the 
water was too deep and cold to make any risky experi- 
ments. In consequence of my cramped position I was 
pretty well played out in my arms, and my feet were icy 


‘at the geese. 


cold before we made a landing on the other side, Here 
twoof us got out and walked across the flats, about two 
imiles, to get warm and to have a trial at the geese. We 
saw flocks of them, also ducks, sprig, mallard and teal, 
but they were too wary to get a shot at, 

The extent of ground uncovered by the tides is very 
great, being three or four miles in length and nearly as 
much in breadth, It is a yielding sand and is crossed 
here and there by sloughs, So levelis the surface and so 
rapidly does the incoming tide sweep over it that, we 
were told, ifa person were in the middle of the flat he 
would be submerged before he could reach high land. 
Along the margin there is a strip of higher ground that 
remains dry except at the time of large tides and during 
a southeast blow, This is sparsely covered with a coarse 
growth called goose-grass, which was just sprouting from 
the ground, The geese nip off the tender shoots and dig 
up the roots with their hills, About the farm land. are 
many fresh-water ponds where the ducks love to gather. 
That evening, as we walked across the flats, we heard the 
bine grouse booming all over the steep mountain side at 
the back of the farmhouse. Whatan ideal place for a 
hunting lodge! Of big game, deer and bear are plentiful. 
The mouth of the Stikine is a noted place for the bears 
whose skins are prized for their glossy blackness. One 
hunter from Wrangell killed thirteen there in one week 
last spring. Further up the river are found the white 
goat and mountain. sheep, and by traveling still further 
into the interior the hunter may find moose and caribou. 

The farming is carried on ina primitive fashion, There 
were four cows, three sheep and some chickens on the 
place. The stock, we were told, needs very little shelter- 
ing during the winter, At the time of our visit they had 
no horses. The ground was turned up with spades by the 
Indian boys. The soil is light and warm and yields well 
of potatoes and other root crops. Barley also ripens. 
The housebold consisted of the manager, a son and 
daughter, and six or eight Indian boys. The family slept 
in two little cupboard rooms, and the Siwashes in a loft. 
They gave my companion and me the floor of the only 
other room in the house, alike the dining-room and 
kitchen. The planks were very hard and kept me turn- 
ing over all night to find a soft spot in them where the 
sharp points of my bones would fit. 

Our supper consisted of boiled breasts of teal, along 
with bread and canned peaches and one cup of weak tea, 
I was very hungry and filled upon the bread, of which, 
fortunately, there was plenty. The next day when I saw 
the process of bread-making I wished I had not eaten so 
much. The baker was a dirty httle Indian boy about ten 
years, with a dirty nose. This bread-making is a part 
of their education. We had grace before meat, and a 
chapter read from the bible and prayers before turning 
ie Godliness goes before cleanliness somebody tells us; 

would have it the other way. The Indian heathen 
child, I observed, was very much like his white brethren 
of the same age and condition, they skylarked and giggled 
during the time of worship. 

After breakfast we started out for the flats, A few 
rods from the bank wasa large snow bank, left over 
from last winter; on the north side of an island not far 
distant was a similar accumulation. The tide was in and 
the geese were feeding on the grassy area. There were 
thousands of them in flocks, it seemed, The sloughs 
were full of water and could not be waded, and we could 
not approach the game across the open ground. I shot 
two teal as we were going out. 

About noon the tide had fallen enough to ailow us to 
wade the sloughs. This was our only way of getting 
When we sawa flock near the edge of a 
slough we would wade along it, concealed by its high 
banks. I got only one chance at them. A. large flock 
were feeding at the edge of the flat where the bank was 
high enough on the water side to hide me from their 
sight. After a long and hot stalk down muddy sloughs 
and along the high shore I got within striking distance, 
poured both barrels into them, aud when the flock had 
flown away I saw five of their number left onthe ground. 
Before I could get to them three of these took wing. The 
two I secured were broken-winged. Iwas using Nos. 1 
and 2shot. They were the white-fronted geese, There 
were flocks of Hutchins’s. geese also. Young’s boy, who 
accompanied me, gota shot at these and bagged one. I 
had an Indian boy to carry my game, and together we 
tramped the soft sand under a hot sun for two hours, try- 
ing to.get another shot, but it was in vain. As the tide 
receded the geese went further out on the flats, where 
there was no more chance of getting at them than if they 
had been on the water. We gave itup about 2 o’clock 
and returned tothe house, 1 bagged another brace of 
ducks on the way back. For dinner we had baked goose 
and it was delicious eating. 

After the dinner we started for our boat to return, 
stopping at the famous Garnet Ledge at the mouth of the 
Stikine to gather some of the fine crystals. We found 
our canoe high and dry onthe sand, a mile from the 
house, and a long distance from the navigable waters of 
the river, Butthe two of us managed to drag it down to 
the river, and got aboard about half past three o’clock. 
We carried a boy to pilot us to the mine, and a hammer 
and cold-chisel to chip the rock. It is on the right bank 
of the river’s mouth, about 50 rods from the shore. A 
winding, and in some places a steep trail follows the 
general course of a little stream, to where it pitches over 
a rocky ledge as a waterfall. There is the mine, as any 
one can see, by the garnets everywhere sticking in the 
rock. A sign-board had been nailed to a tree claiming 
ownership to the ledge and warning others from mining 
for the garnets. This we toredown. The rockis a mica- 
schist and is full of crystals, which are very perfect. The 
largest I obtained measures 14in. in diameter. The state 
of the tide limited our stay, else I verily believe we could 
have gathered a half a bushel thatafternoon, We skirted 
the shore going to Wrangell, so that we could shift places 
when we became stiff from sitting in one position. I got 
on board the ship at 5 P. M., tired enough. lotr tse 


SoutHpRN Pines, North Carolina, is a new town, in the 
vicinity of which we are told there is good quail, turkey 
and deer shooting. It is west of Raleigh, on the Air Line, 
reached in twenty-two hours from New York, There isa 
hotel kept by W. R. Raymond. 


FLoRIDA.—Tampa, Dec. 6.—Ducks are plentiful around 
here now, and I see a good deal of venison brought in 
from the country. Fishing is also good, sheepshead, saltr 
water trout and redfish biting freely,—B, 


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406 


THE NEW LAW OF CUBA. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

By royal decree promulgated in Cuba by publication in 
the Official Gazette of Nov. 16, the anomalous law of re- 
quiring one license to carry a fowling piece and another 
to use it, has been superseded by the following, viz: 

Art. I. No person will be permitted to use arms of 
whatever kind, or go hunting or fishing, without having 
previously obtained the corresponding license issued by 
competent authority, subject to the conditions prescribed 
in this decree. 

Art. IL. The civil governor of each province will issue 
these licenses under his responsibility after proper inyesti- 
gation in regard to each applicant. 

Art, Ti. There will be six classes of license. 

1. For use of all kinds of arms not otherwise prohibited. 

2. For the use of firearms for defense of rural property. 

3, For the use of pistol or revolver for personal defense 
outside of cities or villages. 

4, For the use of pistol or revolver for personal defense 
inside of cities or villages. 

5. For the carrying of fowling piece and to use it, and 

6. For fishing in rivers, lagoons, tanks and pools. 

Art. IV. The license of the first class may be obtained 
by all Spaniards of twenty-five years of age, heads of 
families and taxpayers, excepting criminals. 

Art, V. The license of second, third and fourth classes 
may be obtained by all Spaniards of more than twenty 
years of age, except criminals. 

Art. VI. The license of the fifth class may be obtained 
by those competent to obtain those of sie classes, 
also persons between the ages of fifteen and twenty 
years, who are guaranteed in writing by their parents or 
tutors. 

Art, VII. The license of the sixth class may be obtained 
by all Spaniards without exception. 

Art. VIII. In order to obtain any of these licenses a pe- 
tition to the civil governor will be required, written 
upon government stamped pore and accompanied by the 
perauual cedula of the applicant, and said petition shall 

registered and filed in the archives of the government 
and the cedula returned. 

+ * x * * * * 
Art. XT. In extraordinary cases or for motives of pub- 
-lic order, the civil governors are authorized to declare 
suspended ali or any of these licenses which they may 
have issued. NEMO, 


THE CARE OF QUAIL, 


ALTIMORE, Md.—Editor Forest and Stream: I intend 

to keep over some live quail to turn out next spring. 

Will you please let me know the best food for them? I 

have kept them successfully, but forget the exact food; I 

know too much wheat is too heating. Should there not 
be a variety of food? H. M. W, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The experience of the Brooklyn Gun Club, on Long 
Island, after trying two winters, has taught us not to 
keep our quail in confinement, but to turn them out as 
soon as we get them. We have spent hundreds of dollars 
on coops, with running water, gravel, etc., but have lost 
95 per cent. of ourbirds. We now turn them loose in the 
coldest of weather, but before liberating them we prepare 
the ground for them by putting a scattering of wheat 
sheaves all over the ground where we want them to stay. 
The sheaves attract their attention and they come right 
back to them; in fact they stop around them all winter. 
We put new sheaves out twice a week togive them plenty 
of food, After a little while they get quite tame, so 
much so in fact, that we can count them and know 
exactly how many we lose, which does not amount to 10 
per cent. The sheaves must be placed on high ground, 
so that in case of a freshet or heavy rain followed by a 
cold snap, they do not get buried under the ice during the 
night. As an experiment we built a hut for our birds 
last winter, with the opening toward the south, putting 
sheaves inside of the hut, and after a few nights the quail 
went in and roosted inside the hut. We intend to build 
several of these huts this winter. 

MEMBER BROOKLYN GUN CLUB. 

[We advise ‘‘H. M. W.” to try screenings as the right 
food. Will others who have had experience with quail 
kindly give any information likely to be of benefit to 
others 7 


NEWFOUNDLAND CARIBOU. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Lyour issue of the 25th ult., ‘‘R. Langrishe-Mare” is 
polite enough to insinuate that I have written several un- 
truths in my contribution to a late number of your peri- 
odical, entitled, ‘‘Caribou Stalking in Newfoundland.” 
He refuses to believe that I had good sport or shot so 
many deer in the peninsula of Avalon, and states that 
caribou are so scarce in the peninsula that the Legislature 
has been obliged to protect this game by special laws. Of 
course I am not here to defend my veracity against the 
imputations of a writer whose name I never heard till I 
saw it in the accusing letter; but your paper is a respect- 
able one, and this I think justifies my reply. Ido not know 
how scarce deer may be on the island now. My hunting 
excursions, the imperfect accounts of which I haye given 
to FOREST AND STREAM, were made fifteen years ago; for 
I have not set foot in my native island since 1874. 
hunting, as described in your weekly, was chiefly confined 
to the isthmus joining Avalon to the great northerly 

rtion of the island. [leave it to those who have hunted 
in this region at that time to say how much I could have 
exaggerated the number of northward-marching deer at 
that place in the spring, Mr. Mare recommends to sports- 
men the books of Capt. Kennedy, R. N., and General 
Dashwood (I presume the Captain has become a General 
since the publication of his book), but I beg to add to his 
list the book brought out in London by the Rev. Moses 
Harvey and Mr, Joseph Hatton, This work makes a 
much higher estimate of the number of marching deer 
than I have done. Mr. Mare says that he has ‘‘crossed 
the country from sea to sea half adozen times.” As he 
has taught me a lesson in rudeness, I beg to say that Ido 
not believe he has crossed it half a dozen times, or 
ever crossed it. There are several resident and 
visiting sportsmen in Newfoundland, Mr, Editor, who, 


because they shoot along the Placentia road in the} 


autumn for a few days, straightway imagine that 


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bewildered deer turns up along this track, but no genuine 
hunter wili bother about such sport. To get deer in New- 
foundland you must *‘rough it” and lie out in the ‘‘drokes” 
at night; while your correspondent, I am credibly in- 
formed, is a man who would not stray away for a six- 
hours’ tramp from the warm beds and the ham and eggs 
of the ‘‘Mountain” or the Half-way House. 

I shall not discuss gestation, the dropping of horns, or 
such other questions with your ‘‘nauseated” correspond- 
ent; but I would add, taking into account the tone and 
terms of his letter, and his eulogy upon Captain Dash- 
wood’s book, that his literary and intellectual discern- 
ment are on a par with his manners. Pray, excuse this 
trespass. EDMUND COLLINS. 

Nw YORE, Dec. 8. 


SHOOTING IN ASSAWOMAN BAY, 


here good shooting in the goose line has been done by 
members of the Jersey City Heights Gun Club of 
late. There are two bays of the above name on the east- 
ern coast of Maryland, the Little and the Big Assawoman, 
the former celebrated for its excellent duck shooting In 
its season, principally redheads, pintails and a few canvas- 
backs. The larger bay is a good resort for geese. Ben 
Payne and his young son, a bona fide ‘chip of the old 
block,” returned about the 1st inst, with 44 geese besides 
their ducks. Rumor says the younger Benny rather 
wiped the paternal eye on several occasions. On the 11th, 
Chas. B. Jordan and Jerry Maher, two more of the club 
members, returned with 33 geese, 28 ducks, 62 quail and 
2 woodcock, the result of ten days’ shooting, and a good 
bag considering some of the weather. The old residents 
say that for years there have not been so many geese in 
that neighborhood. What would not Bill Lane do down 
there with his educated honkers? Two of the geese 
Charlie Jordan brought home to present to friends 
weighed 29lbs., more than 14lbs. apiece. The subscriber 
was remembered by the returned wildfowlers, two Anas 
canadensis dropping at his door last evening, one weigh- 
ing 114lbs., the other 104lbs. One will be mounted with 
wings spread, just drooping to stool, as Jerry M. shot 
him, and will adorn the walls of the club room. 

Col. John J. Toffey and Win. B. Wheeler, two members 
of the J. C. H., with friends left on the 13th for St. Mar- 
tin’s River, a tributary of Big Assawoman Bay, where 
they have a commodious schooner fitted wp with all the 
accommodations for a sportsman’s party. Eight bunks 
in an amplecabin, with a good kitchen, first-class steward, 
with Captain Dukes (and no better gunner or truer-hearted 
man can be found on the beach) forthe skipper. All this, 
with a locker full of the good things, necessaries and lixu- 
ries, and where the birds are we speak for Col. Toffey and 
party a glorious and successful time. We would like to 


e there, Will let you know how they fared. 
JACOBSTAFF, 
GUNS IN THE OLD COUNTRY. 


I FEEL that I am but reflecting the sentiments of every 

intelligent lover of field sports when I say that the 
journal you so ably edit rendered a service to the science 
of gunnery and to the shooting world, in your last year’s 
tests of trajectories, that cannot be measured in words. 
It is what has long been required, but it was your act that 
gave us in figures the facts we have all so greatly desired 
to know. If you would add tothe obligation already 
imposed upon us, and make a test of the relative power 
and penetration of double shotguns, the work would be 
complete. 

The tastes and opinions of Englishmen are so different 
from those held in America in respect to sporting guns, 
that many of those best known and most popular here are 
scarcely ever heard of in England, There the gunsin use 
among the gentry are generally from London builders, 
Of these, Purdey stands at the head in point of workman- 
ship and price, His average make of hammerless .12-bore 
cannot be had for less than £80, and the highest grade 
Purdey guns cost about £100 or $500 in American money. 

Next to Purdey come Boss, the Lancasters, Woodward, 
Baker of Cockspur street, Holland, a famous builder of 
large-bore rifles for elephant shooting, Lang, Westley- 
Richards, Grant, Reilly, Greener, Cogswell é& Harrison, 
Williams & Powell, Turner, another famous rifie-maker; 
Dougall, Beattie, Murcott, Rigby in Dublin, and Henry in 
Edinburgh, both of whom build Expressrifies of unequalled 
accuracy and power, and Tolley. Yousee I have left 
Scott out of the list because I never saw one of his guns in 
the hands of an English gentleman. There are many 
other capital gun makers in England and you can scarcely 

‘© amiss in ordering from any of the Birmingham makers. 
One of the best guns I ever owned was made by Needham, 
in Piccadilly, and Daw, the father of the Modern breech- 
loader, is still to the fore, while Egg (who fifty years ago 
had scarcely a rivalin the making of duelling pistols, and 
how many a fine fellow has gone down on the sward of a 
morning before one of Egeg’s ‘‘neatest tools” held by a 
steady hand and sure eye) still hasa regular lot of old-time 
clients, generally well-to-do country squires, whose fathers 
‘‘when George [V. was King,” shot with Egg’s guns, and 
their sons cling obstinately to family tradition, 

Moore & Grey are another old-time house whose work 
is honest and true. I think one of the handsomest guns I 
ever saw was the workmanship of Hollis, of Birmingham, 

There are certain well-known country makers of a 


y | century’s standing, whom we seldom hear of on this side 


of the Atlantic. They are somewhat like old Patrick 
Mullen used to be in New York, having but a few cus- 
tomers and doing their work deliberately, but with the 
most perfect neatness and care. . 

Of this class the best types are Turner, of Reading; 
Piper, of Cambridge; Webb, of Oxford, who has had on 
his books the names of ncaa the great men of Eng- 
land; Burtenshow, of Leeds; Little, of Stafford; Jefiry, of 
Norwich; McLeod, of Aberdeen; Gartside, of Sowerby; 
Bales, of Ipswich, and Hugh Snowie, of Inverness, with 
many others, whose name on a gun is a guarantee of its 
excellence in every respect. pom - 

The handsomest work that comes to America in large 
quantities for the trade is from the Scotts, at Birming- 
ham, They will do what you ask, which is more than 
can be said of some other makers, and will take the 
trouble required in a special order out of the common line 
without extortionate charge or grumbling. Every deer 
hunter—in the South particularly, where we shoot about 
60yds. at running deer—knows the difficulty in getting a 


they have ‘‘crossed the country,” and set themselves up | gun bored to shoot buckshot effectively. 


as authorities upon island sporting. Now and again a 


In 1881 I went down to Birmingham and visited the 


6, 1886. 


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Scotts’ factory. I found them extremely pleasant people 
with a better knowledge of America thaions often ies 
Merry England. I explained to the senior member of the 
firm that | wanted a 10-bore gun for large shot and took 
out of my pocket a load of our target shot or “blue 
whistlers.” Three months thereafter 1 got the gun. It 
had two sets of barrels. The entire weight with the 10- 
bore barrels was 102lbs., with the other set almost 2lbs. 
less. The balance with either set was admirable. At 
fifty measured yards the 10-bore barrels—cylinder— 
would put nine buckshot inside a 2ft. circle, right or 
left, the left shooting a trifle closer than theright. With 
No. 1 and 2 BB, nothing could have been better than the 
shooting of this gun, I had the old-time, wide, flat rib 
on both sets (I found it so much better than the narrow 
concave), roughed, as it is on rifle barrels. LIadvise every 
sportsman in ordering a gun to try it, 

At the suggestion of Sir Samuel Baker—the most fam- 
ous of the old-time elephant hunters—I had Silver's anti- 
recoil heel plate put on the butt, It takes up therecoil in 
a wonderful way. Sir Samuel told me that with this heel 
plate on a 10-bore, 15lbs, double rifle, he could shoot ten 
drams of powder with no more inconyenience than one 
feels in a 33-dram charge in a 12-bore, Some time, when 
your patience, Mr, Editor, shall be great, and my leisure © 
permits, f would like to tell you of some shooting and 
gun tests made in the MISSISSIPPI LOWLANDS, 

NOVEMBER 15, 1886. 


VIRGINIA GAME NOTES. 


EXINGTON, Va., Dec, 10.—I have been reading with 

pleasure the FoREST AND STREAM since Oct, 7, 1886, 

and observing that your game notes from Virginia are 

meager, have thought it might not be amiss to give you 

some information as to game in this, the great valley of 
Virginia. 

Our hunting club took its annual hunt early in Novem- 
ber, and notwithstanding the unfavorable condition of 
the weather, succeeded in bagging four deer, one an un- 
usually fine buck, About the same time another party in 
this county killed seven; and large numbers have been 
jnlled in the adjoining counties, 

Quail are more plentiful than for years, On Saturday, 
Noy. 4, a companion and myself were out, and although 
it snowed vigorously all day, we succeeeded in bagging 
forty-five by 2:30 P. M. This was accomplished by aban- 
doning the open fields and confining our work to low and 
sheltered spots. We worked three dogs, two setters and 
a pointer bitch. One of the setters, a large black puppy, 
of the Bridget Plunket strain, did capital work and gave 
promise of making a most valuable dog. 

Bags of forty and fifty have been made to the single 
gun. Grouse, though somewhat scarce, have been 
brought in in considerable numbers. T. M.S 


ORNITHOLOGY OR TYPOGRAPHY ?—New Jersey's legisla- 
tors don’t know the difference between a wild turkey'and 
a prairie chicken, says the editor of the Rahway, N. J., 
Advocate. The two birds are almost as distinct in form 
and appearance as the dodo and the doye, but our law- 
makers in 1874 cared naught for ornithology, and passed 
the following act, which was approved March 27, 1874, - 
and which stands to-day on our statute-books as follows: 
Sec. 9,—That no person shall kill or expose for sale or 
have unlawfully in his or her possession after the same 
has been killed, any pinnated grouse or wild turkey, com- 
monly called prairie chicken, prior to the first day of 
November, anno domini one thousand eight hundred and 
eighty, under a penalty of fifty dollars for each bird so 
killed or had in possession. The law has since been 
changed. Was this legislative ignorance or a transposi- 
tion blunder in the State printing office? 


MANITOBA.—Toronto, Ont.—In the notes I sent you of 
a canoe trip, I mentioned the system of appointing game 
wardens in Manitoba as being one that answered very 
well, and suggested its adoption in Ontario. lLinclose a 
paragraph from the Neepawa, Man., Register, which will 
speak for itself and illustrate what I said: ‘‘Four gentle- 
men from Toronto, including an alderman from that city, 
came to Neepawa last week and proceeded to bag all the 
prairie chickens in the vicinity. They were permitted to 
carry on their work of destruction for several days, but 
complaint was at last made to Game Guardian Brownell, 
and they were promptly notified to quit. Constable Mc- 
Lean seized upward of 200 chickens which they had shot. 
They, however, satisfied the guardian that they would 
not ship them East, whereupon they were permitted to 
take them and go.”—J. A. W. 


Matne LarGr GAME.—Rockland, Me., Dec, 3.—I have 
just returned from a deer hunting trip on Machias waters, 
near the scene of the Fletcher Brook tragedy. We found 
game plenty; got four deer, all we wanted. After read- 
ing the communication from ‘‘Special” I agree with him, 
as I have tramped and canoed, hunted and fished over 
Maine, from the coast to St. Francis. Just as soon as the 
State appropriates a sufficient sum to make it an object 
for the local hunters to turn game wardens, it will be un- 
pleasant for poachers. I was informed that some chaps 
from Lowell and Passadumkeag were camped near 
Nicatous and were putting out dogs. Itis a hard job for 
a game warden not familiar with the country to get 
evidence sufficient to convict them,—BUCK. 


CHINESE PHEASANTS IN OREGON.—According to the 
San Francisco Bulletin, there is talk of introducing a bill 
at the coming session of the Oregon Legislature to repeal 
the law protecting the Chinese pheasants shipped to this 
country by Judge O. N, Denny. Both hunters and farm- 
ers have grievances against the foreign birds, which, they 
claim, are becoming a pest, The former claim that the 
Chinese pheasants have driven all the native grouse and 
pheasants away, and but few can be found where a few 
years ago they were as thick as crows in a cornfield. The 
farmers say they infest the grain fields and make short 


work of growing crops. 


AUBURN GUN CLUB,—Auburn, N. Y., Dec. 10.—At a 
meeting of Auburn, N. Y., Gun Club Dec. 1, the follow- 
ing officers were elected for ensuing year: President, C. 
W. Tuttle; Vice-President, H. N. Howland; Secretary, 
H. R. Kidney; Treasurer, §. F. Rathbun; Executive Com- 
mittee, H. N. Howland, J. M. Munro, Frank Steel.—H. 
R. Kipnny, Secretary. 


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“MicuieAN DEER.—Detroit, Mich,, Dec. 7—Hditor For- 
est and Stream: The following from the principal sports- 
“men’s outfitting pomt in the Upper Peninsula of this 
State tells its own story: Munising, Dec. 6,—During the 
season just passed two deer hunters, who came here from 
the lower part of the State, killed 284 deer within ninety 
days. The saddles, which are worth on the average $5 
each, were shipped out of the State. The hunters sub- 
sisted almost entirely on the meat they killed and their 
only outlay was for ammunition, Their net profit was, 
therefore, nearly $1,400, Other pot-hunters at other 
points have done the same, and in consequence game in 
the Upper Peninstiia of Michigan is growing scarce. 
There is a law to preyent shipping deer out of the State, 
but it is not enforced. There is a law to restrain hunters 
from killing deer in the water with a light, but it also is 
practically inoperative. So great has been the slaughter 
of deer in the only parts of the State where they exist in 
any numbers that the Legislature will be asked this 
winter to enact still more stringent laws, which will be 
enforced by the local sportsmen’s and game associations 
which have been formed recently in nearly all the cities 
in this part of the State. The statute asked for will be to 
prevent the shipment of game out of the Upper Penin- 
sula, The present law prohibiting the shipment of deer 
out of the State can be easily evaded. It is very easy to 
ship a deer to some point in the State near the Ohio line, 
then reship it to any part of the country desired. Whole- 
sale slaughter in the herds of deer that roam through 
parts of the Upper Peninsula has been no greater than 
the havec made among the finny residents of the small 
rivers and creeks. Brook trout have been taken with 
nets and shipped away by the ton. Unless a stop is 
speedily put to it the hunting and fishing grounds of the 
Upper Peninsula will soon exist only in the memory of 
the past.—F, I. 


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BsLaiAn HAnrs For MaAine.—LZditor Forest and 
Stream: I intend introducing an alien hare into the 
covers of the coast of New Hampshire, and should like 
much to know if any of your readers have tried the Bel- 
gian hare in New England or the Middle States. This 
hare is of large size, is said toleave a scent that dogs fol- 
low well, and breed every month, even in New England 
during the winter months. I should be greatly obliged 
for any information in regard to this or any other hare 
available for the chase in New Hampshire. The large 
white hare (Lepus americanus) has disappeared from the 
sea coast of the State and all attempts at rebreeding have 
been failures,—A. C, H. 


THp Werst.—Nantucket, Mass.—I have just returned 
from an extensive hunting trip through Minnesota and 
Dakota. We had good success and found game quite 
plenty.—W. N. F. 


MORE ABOUT. RIFLES. 


Editor Forest. and Stream: 

By your leave I desire to make a few comments on Mr. Romer’s 
supplementary report on the Forns? AND STRHAM trajectory tests 
contained in your iscue of Noy. 25, The heavy target rifles in the 
test were not practical sporting or hunting rifles, mainly on ac- 
count of their weight, The sighting and manner of loading is also 
against them when used for hunting. For target play they ought 
to be fairly successful, especially when fired from a shooting 
house, asis the custom in tereek matches with muzzleloaders. 
For open air shooting, in all kinds of weather, the breechloader is 
Benerally considered the best gun. 

Now in regard toe shot No, 6 of the Maynard series at 200yds., Mr. 
Romer says it was a flopper, dropper, unaccountable or goose egg. 
Whatisthe proof? It struck the 50yds. screen 3.10in. below the 
mean horizontal line of the other shots. At 100yds, it was about 
6.30in. below. If the rifie was so aimed as to strike the d0yda. 
sereen 3.10in, low, where in the name of common sense would he 
expect it to strike the 100yds. screen? About 6.30in. low if the gun 
was accurate and not addicted to shooting spirals, as were some of 
the other guns. Supposing Mr. Romer'’s ‘about 6.30in.” to be ex- 
actly correct, the shot should baye struck the 50yds, screen 3.15in. 
Tow. The error was then 3,15—3.10 or .05in. How many rifles in the 
100yds. tests did not put one or moreshots 1-20in, above or below the 
average of the other shots?) The error is infinitessimal and of no 
practical account. Supposing again that about 6.30in. would pan 
out by careful measurement 6.20in. Then that shot would be an 
exact average of all the shots fired fromthe gun. Supposing a 
small error in measurement on the 5Oyds. screen and that the 
figures should he 3.15in. Then again would the shot be 
an exact average for the gun. It was not a flopper, 
a dropper, or an unaccountable. A goose egg it certainly 
was. So have many thousands of shots been; but hasnot the hold- 
ing, the sighting, the judgment of the shooter anything todo with 
the making of goose eggs? We are distinctly told that the May- 
nard rifle was removed from the rest after eyery shot. Is itim- 
Seg that the gun might have been aimed differently for the 

ifferent shots? Is it not rather impossible that it should haye 
been aimed exactly the same for any two shots? A very slight 
error of adjustment, such as might easily have been made with 
pian open sights, would have caused the error of 3.10in. on the 

yds. sereen. Who among the readers of FOREST AND STREAM 
never made an error of 3.10in, at d0yds.? If the test had been one 
of accuracy, with no restrictions in regard to weight, trigger pull, 
and sights, there would haye been very few practical hunting 
Trifles voluntarily offered for the test. The test did, however, illus- 
trate the steady shooting, which is one of the most important 
elements of accuracy, of all the rifles entered, It proved beyond 
the pot. of a successful contradiction, the positive inaccuracy 
ofall the rifles tested by showing the variation of their curves. 
Not a single rifle in the test made two curves alike. This variation 
in curyes is, then, a fair basis of comparison of the accuracy of the 
yarious rifles tested. The comparison made by Mr. Burns between 
a muzzleloader and the Maynard breechloader is a fair one when 
looked at in this light. The difference of .004in. shows that the 
muzzleloader beat the breechloader for regularity of curves just 
thatmuch in a range of 200yds. The bunching of the shots on the 
screens is not a fair comparison between these two or any other 
two guns in the test. 


NOERISTOWN, Pa., Nov. 29, 1886. i. A. LEOPOLD. 


Editor Forest and. Stream; 

_ Iwas much pleased and instructed by the article of Mr. Wilcox 
in a recent issue of your paper, as he evidently understands what 
he is writing about. I too have been brotght up in an atmosphere 
of gunpowder, haying passed much of my boyhood in the Canadian 
backwoods, and my Visits to their solitudes have been yery fre- 
quent, so, as a natural result, I have seen and used a great variety 
of firearms. As far as my observation goes I fail to find in the 
modern rifles the accurateness of the old muazzleloaders. Iagree 
with Mr. Wilcox when he Saas that the charges of lead are too 
heavy, but I should not, as he does, want the space in the cartridge 
occupied usually by lead, filled up with powder. In my opinion it 
is better to leave the powder charge asitis and decrease the 
weight of lead as he suggests. The reason is thatit is very difficult 
foshootaccurately heavy charges of powder in an off-hand position. 
The recoil being felt at the shoulder before the bullet reaches the 
muzzle must, of course, im some degree alier the position of the 
rifle from the place it occupied at the time of pulling the trigger. 
This will certainly be more apparent as the powder is increased. 
The recoil is not noticed in target shooune: as there is plenty of 
time to firmly adjust the rifle to the shoulder and brace the body 
to offer resistance, In hunting there is no time for thought about 
this matter, and ifthere was, very few would he deliberate enough 
to take advantage of it. Fractically then, itis desirable that as 
little powder and lead should be used as it is possible to do with- 
out sacrificing 100 much the power of the arm, 

The flatiest trajectory I syer saw was produced by a double 
barreled PA a Gf cas rifle, manufactured by a German, in Belle- 
* ey ntari1o.. 

tw ears. old, had the barrels perfectly parallel, that is the 
SE ithe bore at the breech was the same wieaice apart as the 


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This arm, which is stillin existence, though some 


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axis at the muzzle, using a bullet about .82-cal. The owner was a 
eae skillful hunter and killed se of deer both by pasa 
and hounding into the lakes. He scarcely ever missed a shot an 
had full confidence in his rifle. ; 

T have shot the weapon myself at 50 and 100yds. without any per- 
ceptible variation in the flight of the bullet, using the same eleva- 
tion for both distances. The owner claimed that he only took a 
slightly ereater portion of the front Sere When shooting 40 rods 
(all backwoods hunters measure by rods). [never fired 16 at that 
distance so I cannot say as to its execution at 200yds, range, 

As an experiment I once tried to conyert a smooth bore ‘Indian 
Chief” gun into 4 rifle, as follows; I placed a round bullet inside a 
piece of cork, on which were eut spiral curves conyerging, toward 
the point. The cork fitted very tight in the barrel, which was 
about i4-gauge and 36in. long. The shooting was very accurate at 
short distances of about 50 or 75yds, P 

So much for the old style of weapons, but they have had theiv 
day, for no person but a fossil would carry one of them into the 
woods when he could haye the modern repeater, even if the others 
do a little finer work, : F . 

_ There is no doubt but the present style will be improved, if not 
in mechanism in the manner of louding. | 4 

I wish some of your readers who have time would try an experi- 
ment witha hollow iron cone, covered with lead to catch the 
grooves of the rifie. It would be much lighter and not require so 
much force of projection for an equal initial velocity as the lead, 
It would also have the advantage of retaining its shape after 
striking an object, thereby cutting a clean hole, which would let 
the blood run freely, and also breaking all bone it struck. 

ToRONTO, Ontario. W.R. W. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

Tn your issue of Dec, 2 “Maynard” says the guns made by the 
Massachusetts Arms Co., of Chicopee Falls, Mass.,would not shoot 
well after being chambered for the Remington .32-40-125 cartridge, 
claiming as the reason that the proportion of the powder and lead 
was not right—too much powder. Allowing that to be a fact, 7. ¢., 
that those rifles would not shoot that ammunition, if by means 
pees the ammunition at fault. I happen _toown one of those 

emington .32-40-125 rifles and withitcan do accurate shooting 
200yds. and under—never fired it at greater distance—and have 
killed squirrels, partridges, ducks and deer with it. Ido not he- 
lieve a more accurate rifle is made, either muzzle or breechloader. 
I never shot one and have shot and owned a number, 

I once owned a Remington .45 and had it chambered for Sharps’ 
special .45-105-550 cartridge, and that rifle never shot a little bii— 
wasn’t sure of hitting anything with it. I know a .40-60-210 single 
shot Winchester that did most excellent shooting, it was cham- 
bered for the Remington .40-65-310 cartridge, and it, does not shoot 
as well as before. I do not claim that those charges will not pro- 
duce good, accurate shooting. Why those guns did not shoot well 
after being rechambered Ido not know, but would like to very 
much. The .45 Remington I never fired till after it was recham- 
bered, so cannot speak for its good qualities before, though have 
had very Satisfactory results from four of same make that I have 
owned, 

“Maynard” winds up by asking if different guns using same 
cartridge kick differently? My experience is that they do. Two 
guns that I tried, of like weight and dimensions, made by same 
company, using same cartridge, showed a very marked difference 
in that respect, My idea is that guns having deeper or quicker 
twist kick more, all else being equal. WELLS. 

MEDFORD, Wis., Dec. 8 


HAditor Forest and Stream: i 

Tn regard to rifles, used a new model Winchester magazine, 
S0ers. powder and 30ers. lead, .45-cal. Anybody who wants to use 
a small bore is at liberty to do so; but it will take lots of argument 
to convince me that a deer struck with a lead from that gun is 
not more liable to die suddenly than if he were shot with a .88 and 
a smaller charge of powder. Hvery man to hisfancy, howeyer. I 
do not care to argue the case, as 1 have shot different rifles for 
more than twenty years and know what suits me. BUCK. 


Camp-=Sive Hlicherings. 


“That reminds me.” 
200. 


| Peete June I passed several days on a friend’s estate in 
Scotland, and though no game was in season, it was 
delightful to roam over the “heather-covered hills and 
study the habits and characteristics of the birds and bun- 
nies. Old Ben, the head game keeper, had been unusu- 
ally successful with his pheasants, having hatched out, 
with the help of a dozen accommodating old hens, almost 
a hundred fine young birds. The oldest, four weeks out, 
were allowed full liberty during the day, and kept their 
mother hens continually clucking in alarm and amaze- 
ment at their friskiness and pranks. All grasshoppers 
and bugs took their lives in their hands on approaching 
these youngsters, for with wings outstretched and regard- 
less of all obstructions, they bore down on thei quarry 
with a rush, each striving to be in first atthe death. Even 
the little chicks, mere balls of down, toddlying on their 
two-day-old legs through the feathers of the hen and in 
and out the slats of the coop, waged incipient war on the 
flies. At night they had to be closely confined, for Brer’ 
Fox had no gun or trap to fear, and thinking of the 
amount of leg muscle necessary for the coming winter 
runs, accepted every chance for a square meal. The rab- 
bits had been very troublesome, destroying the plants the 
moment they pushed their green shoots out of the ground, 
and the farmers complained so much that Ben and the 
under keepers had, for the past ten days, shot and trapped 
over forty dozen, which, however, seemed to make no 
impression on their numbers. S 
The second morning I started out to see if I could lessen 
the number perceptibly, taking old Ben as master of cer- 
emonies and one of his assistants to manage the ferrets. 
I had never shot any rabbits before except ‘‘jacks” out in 
Wyoming, the occasional streak of fur seen while bird 
shooting in New England not counting, and ferrets were 
entirely new to me. We saw quantities of rabbits all 
over the fields, but they were this year’s, and being not 
much Jarger than an ounce of shot, were undisturbed. 
Coming on one suddenly, how he would drop his lon 
ears on his back and squeeze himself close to the ground, 
thinking to escape your eyes, but keeping his own wide 
open, and how soft and pleading they were! I never could 
shoot an animal after looking into hiseyes. For that rea- 
son I am glad I was not at Bunker Hill to obey that com- 
mand, Wait till you see the whites of their eyes and 
then shoot!” I should have bolted. 
Reaching a warren, one of the ferrets was slipped into 
a hole, and, taking my position back twenty or thirty 
feet, | waited. Ina momenta head, and then a whole 
rabbit appeared and sat still. Iwas amazed. He was 
altogether too accommodating. Thinking he would run 
and so have a fair chance for life, I ‘‘shooed,” and like a 
flash he was back again in his hole. Ben was disgusted 
and said, ‘‘Shoot the next one sitting or running, and shoot 
close.” Ina moment, bang! went my gun ata head, and 
Ben, running over to the edge of the hole, held up the 
tabbit—and the ferret, both stone dead, I had shot a 
little too close. F’LIN. 


Pxrract of a letter received by the U. 8. Cartridge Co., Lowell, 
Mass., from Hildebrand eee d, gun editor of the Iteni, Phila- 
delphia, Pa., date of Noy. 7, 1 iE veno hesitation in saying, 
and you are at Hier te to quote me (if you desire), that your she 
‘is not only the best shell on the market, but the only waterproof 
shell, other shells being waterproof in name merely.”’—Adv. 


Sea and River Hishing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co, 


AMERICAN SILKWORMS., 


Editor Forest and Stream; 

For some time there has been an interest felt among 
fishermen in regard to the possibility of procuring great 
lengths of silkworm gut from the American silkworms, 
which are so much larger than the familiar Bombyx mori 
or Chinese silkworm, 

As most of your readers know, the strands used by fish- 
ermen for leaders, or casting lines, as our English friends 
call them, and for the snells to which are attached hooks, 
is the substance which the silkworm possesses, and which 
if left to its own devices would spin into acocoon, envel- 
oping the chrysalis. For ages this cocoon has been appro- 
priated by man—unreeled and woven into various silk 
threads and textures. Anglers and physicians have made 
another use of the unwoven silk. Just before the worm 
is ready to spin, the silk is in a soft, gelatine-like mass. 
By properly preparing the worm, cutting off its head, the 
silk sacs sabe removed, and, taken between the thumb 
and forefinger of each hand, drawn to a considerable 
length. This must be stretched, dried, cleansed and pol- 
ished, and it is ready for use, giving you a transparent 
strand of great strength and lightness, most valuable to 
anglers, and to surgeons also for surgical purposes. 

Communications from Dr. Garlick, Dr. Sterling and 
others added to my interest in this subject, aside from 
difficulty experienced in trying to obtain good quality of 
gut from Spain, and I determined to endeavor toraise the 
American silkworms and inform myself if they could be 
reared in any numbers and give us a desirable product. 
I regret that I cannot say that my experiments, on the 
whole, gave a satisfactory result; but [ give my experi- 
ence, or method of rearing the worms, hoping it may 
interest or be of profit to 5ome one and perhaps lead to 
better success. I will first say in brief that I found it 
perfectly possible to raise the worms in great numbers; it 
requires no expensive apparatus; they grow, thrive and 
attain a great size. If one desires to obtain the cocoons I 
should imagine no obstacle. I would suggest that experi- 
ments be made with the cocoons by those interested in 
silk culture, and if they unreel readily and produce desir- 
able silk for weaving, the worms can be raised, I believe, 
successfully. 

Upon investigation I decided to try and obtain only two 
kinds of moths, the Platysamia cecropia and the Telea 
polephemus. I was told that it would be difticull to raise 
the larvee of the former, but that I would have no trouble 
with the latter. Contrary to this Dr. Garlick has written: 
‘The cecropia can be raised as easy as young chickens.” I 
found it only required care and patience to raise either. 

In an article written by M. Trovelct in 1867, he pathet- 
ically says: ‘“‘At first the undertaking seemed very sim- 
ple; but who will ever know the diticulties. the hard- 
ships and discouragements which I encountered. This 
worm (the Telea. polephemus) having never been culti- 
vated, of course its hapits were entirely unknown, though 
all my success in my undertaking depended very much 
upon that knowledge.” It was five years before M. Tro- 
velot succeeded in raising any number; but at the end of 
that time he had “not less than a million, which could be 
seen feeding in the open air upon bushes covered with 
net—five acres of woodland were swarming with cater- 
pillar life.” We were more fortunate and succeeded in 
procuring all we desired the first year. We were sur- 
prised, however, to find upon trying to obtain informa- 
tion in regard to the American silkworms how little has 
been written upon the subject. We found that nearly all 
the printed matter dated back to M. Trovelot’s statements 
in the articles before mentioned, published in the Ameri- 
can Naturalist, March, April and May, of 1867. 

By persevering we overcame the chief and first diffi- 
culty, which was to obtain the cocoons from which to 
hatch the moths to produce the worms. From different 
naturalists and collectors we obtained eighty cocoons of 
the cecropia and twenty-five of the polephemus moth; 
the latter we paid twenty-five cents each for and had 
much trouble in procuring, in consequence it is said of 
their being extremely difficult to find, This cocoon is 
attached to a tree by a slender thread of the spun silk, 
usually spun round the stem of a leaf, the first strong 
wind is apt to detach it from the tree, when it falls to the 
ground, and among the usual deposit of dry leaves it is 
not usually discovered, The cocoon is about two inches 
long and one inch in diameter, is cylindrical in shape, 
with both ends round and closed, the color is a very light 
gray, similar to that of a wasp’s nest; the cocoon is 
shaped and appears much like that of the well-known 
Bombyx mori, differing chiefly in size and color, the 
fibres of this cocoon seem specially tough and strong. 

The cocoon of the cecropia is considerably larger, being 
from three to four inches long, an inch and a halfin diam- 
eter and pointed at each end. It is apt to be somewhat 
angular, but is not uniformly so, the texture is loose and 
spongy, the fibres when held in the sunlight are exceed- 
ingly glossy and appear of considerable length, but bein 
open at one end I am not sure that it would unreel as wel 
as the cocoon of the polephemus and so be useful to silk _ 
growers, but for our purpose this could make no differ- 
ence. 


We kept the cocoons in a cool place, an upper room of 
the house away from the fire, and moistened them occa- 
sionally—our idea being to follow the course of nature 
as nearly as possible, and not wishing them to hatch too 
soon and so bring forward the worms before the leaves 
were out on the trees. 

April 21 we received from Providence forty-one cecropia 
cocoons, packed in a box with some bird skins, which 
were strongly scented with carbolic acid. Fearing this 
might affect the life in the ‘cocoons, we spread them in a 
box and placed them on a south porch in the sun and air. 
About 6 Dp. M. a fine moth came forth, a few minutes 
later another and soon after the third; all male moths. It 
may be well to explain here that the noticeable difference 
between the male and female moths consists in the 
breadth of the antennz, that of the male moth being 
wide and feathery compared with that of the female. 
The spots in the wings of the male are somewhat larger 
also and more vivid. in color, but the bedy of the male 
moth is not as large and full as that of the female. 

We found the importance of having many cocoons, the. 


tendency seemed to be that the males should hatch out 


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first, as each came forth from the cocoon we placed it in 
a cage about 3ft. square, made by nailing strips of lath 
together and covering this frame with a lace or mosquito 
netting. 

When the moth first emerges from the cocoon it seeks 
to crawl upward until it can rest with its body nearly 
horizontal and its wings perpendicular. At first the 
wings will be less than the length of the body, giving it 
the appearance of a deformed insect, but they develop 
rapidly, and if undisturbed within an hour will attain 
their full-size, the insect meantime remaining motionless 
except for the gradual expansion of the wings, It has 
been said that the moths hatch only between the hours 
of 2 and5P. M., but although this is usually the time it 
is not the positive limit, for we have many times known 
them to hatch earlier in day, in fact almost any time dur- 
ing the daylight. 

The cecropia while in the cocoon seems only passive 
and cannot be readily aroused; but the polephemus is 
much more restless and will move perceptibly in response 
to any slight shake or a change toa warmer temperature. 

The cecropia seldom gives warning before emerging, 
but suddenly creeps forth through the small loose end of 
cocoon, leaving it apparently in the same condition as 
before, no change except in the weight of the cocoon. 
The polephemus appears to haye a hard struggle to reach 
the outside world, beating against its tough little case 
for days, patiently, persistently crowding until at last it 
bursts open the end and slowly works its way out, and 
seeks to crawl upward after the manner of the cecropia, 

Both moths are extremely beautiful and of great sizé 
compared with the useful Bombyx mori. The usual size 
of the cecropia and polephemus is 54in. across the wings 
and the body Ijin, long. The prevailing color of the 
cecropia moth is a cinnamon brown with brilliant spots. 
The polephemus is a delicate fawn color with equally 
handsome markings and shadings. it is not easy to 
describe these various blendings and changes of color, so 
I will not attempt it, Those interested will find cuts and 
descriptions of each in the American Naturalist, pub- 
lished at Salem, Mass., No.8, March, April and May, 1867; 
in ‘Our Common Insects,” by A. 8. Packard, and in Vol. 
XVII. of Seribner’s Monthly. 

As before stated, we had great difficulty in obtaining a 
pair of either moths, owing to their not coming forth 
from their cocoons at the same time. The moths, as I 
haye said elsewhere, commenced to appear April 21, the 
males coming forth first, the cocoons were not all 
‘Shatched out” until some time in July. The male moth 
will live for a number of days, possibly two weeks, but if 
confined flutters all the night against the sides of the 
cage, and so in time becomes sadly frayed and worn. 
The female moth lives a few days, then lays her eggs, 
whether fertile or not, and soon after dies, As you prob- 
ably know, during its existence the moth takes no suste- 
nance but the air it breathes. 

Should you be able to obtain a pair of cecropia moths, 
there is no trouble in regard to their mating, but in our 
experience the polephemus will not mate unless out of 
doors; with either moth there is a necessity for plenty of 
fresh air and a fair amountof room. Tt is an advantage 
for several reasons to place only one pair inacage. When 
the cages are placed outside the house the female moths 
will attract the wild moths. Four polephemus moths 
were found clinging to the outside of one cage in a night. 
In a section where the moths are numerous there proba- 
bly need be no trouble in calling in plenty of moths, So 
far as we can learn the moths are generally distributed 
throughout the temperate portion of our country. The 
ceeropia seems more abundant in Ohio, Kentucky, New 
Jersey and States of about that climate, and revels in 
swampy growths. A correspondent writes to us that ‘‘It 
flourishes in swamps carrying water from two to three 
feet deep, and where so dense is the growth that a ‘ma- 
chete’ is required to clear a path. Feeding and spinning 
on the ‘button bush’ or ‘water sycamore,’ I have seen, 
while sitting in my boat, twenty-seven almost within 
reach. When you consider this was in a patch of bushes 
covering fifty acres or more, you may know there were 
many cocoons being spun there at that time. As long as 
there are marshes in the West covered with the ‘button 
bush’ and inhabited by the great caterpillar, it would 
hardly be worth while to makea plantation for them 
after the mulberry and modern silkworm mode of culture. 
This is the way Dr. Garlick and myself looked at the 
matter; we certainly put a good deal of thought and time 
init. The general impression was that they spun twice 
each season, the last cocoons remaining over winter for 
the continuation of the crop.” 

This same correspondent gives his ideas of proceeding 
to obtain the cocoons and raise the worms in these marshes 
in a semi-wild state, but they were not practicable for us, 
although undoubtedly wise suggestions for any one in 
that section of country. We were high and dry at the 
foot of a Vermont mountain and only found the cecropia 
cocoons upon our apple trees, although we heard of them 
as being on the bushes along the streams in the valley. 
Lumbermen and river drivers told us that they had fre- 
quently seen both cocoons and moths while at their work 
in early spring. But to continue with our own experi- 
ments and what we learned we must leave these state- 
ments from others. 

The cecropia lays a round, slightly flattened ege of a 
deep cream color, with a small depression in the middle 
of coffee color; these eggs will be deposited in rows or 
clusters usually of seven, but sometimes more, occasion- 
ally less; they adhere to whatever they are deposited 
upon, but not so tightly but that they can easily be 
removed. One moth will lay about two hundred and 
fifty eggs. 

The polephemus moth lays a tiny kWidney-shaped egg, 
not so often in clusters, but scattered one or two or 
three in a place. Neither does the polephemus seem quite 
as productive as the cecropia. 

The eggs are expected to hatch in twelve days after 
being laid, but as the moth is usually four, six or even 
more days laying her eggs, the hatching of the same is in 
successive stages, therefore requires constant watching 
after the twelve days to remove the larvee as it hatches 
out and place it upon food. I say upon food. We found 
this a necessity, for to simply place the food near the eggs 
er larve was not sufficient, for although when first 
hatched they move rapidly and easily, yet their instinct 
does not seem to lead them in the direction of the food; 
this adds greatly to the care, for they must not only be 
placed npc the leaves but they must be watched until 

hey attain some’size to see that they stay fhere, for if 


they fall from the food they will not seek it again, unless 


returned they will shrivel and die, 

The larvee of the cecropia when first hatched are about 
+in. long, are black and fuzzy, covered with short hairs 
like a caterpillar—these hairs they afterward lose. 

They are slow to attack the food, and slow in growth 
for about two weeks. They can be fed in the house on 
fresh apple leaves for a time or placed on the trees out of 
doors. They donot seem to thrive until about two weeks 
old or until they commence to change color. M, Trou- 
velot and others describe this change or the moulting as 
of five degrees and clearly defined, and of marked pro- 
gression. With the most careful observation we did not 
find this to be so; the change seemed gradual and almost 
imperceptible: the casting of the skins or moulting was 
manifested in only a few instances, the only skin or part 
of a skin which I ever obtained from this process was the 
head of one insect, and [assure you this was from no 
lack of watchfulness. The cecropia slowly changes from 
black to a yellow tint, which brightens in hue until it be- 
bocomes a deep gold color, the black hairs do not disap- 
pear until they begin again to change color, losing the 
golden shade fora green, this green is most peculiar, 
being more of a bright robin’s egg blue, deepening at the 
sides. On the head are fourtubercles of intense red, the 
most brilliant you can imagine, with black hairs protrud- 
ing arranged in the form of a star, The whole coloring 
of the cecropia is wonderful and beautiful. 

We found by continued experiments that they only 
thrive on apple leayes (we were not able to procure 
the leaves of the buttonwood) and in the open air. We, 
therefore, inclosed low branches of the apple trees in a 
wood frame, and over this frame stretched a netting to 
prevent the wornis from getting out and the birds from 
vetting in, Underneath was stretched a white cloth of 
cotton to catch any worms which might fall. Should the 
weather be continually dry, it is beneficial to sprinkle this 
cloth with water to give the worms some moisture, We 
also built a shield of boards beside each tree to break the 
wind from the worms. At one time we had more than a 
thousand worms feeding and growing finely. 

The polephemus were raised entirely within the house. 
They would eat several varieties of food, but none as 
heartily as the oak, We made hoxes about three feet 
long, one foot wide and the same in depth, These were 
filled with wet sand, leaving a little space between it and 
the top of the box, which we covered with manilla paper. 
Through this paper into the wet sand we thrust the ends 
of the branches from the oak trees, and then placed the 
larvee upon the leaves. Arranged in this way, the leaves 
will remain fresh for one or two days. To prevent the 
worms from creeping away we placed over the boxes, 
Poet cose and all, the cages which we had used for the 
moths. 


The larve of the polephemus ave nearly white when 
first hatched and of the same size as the cecropia. ‘They 
are more active, eat more readily and grow much more 
rapidly. When they get to be about an inch long their 
appetite increases and they feed eagerly and greedily. 
They do not show the great changes of color which the 
cecropia does, but attain soon a pale sea-green color, which 
they retain throughout the time of their existence, 

We found it a great trouble when the worms were small 
to change them to the fresh leaves, as each worm or 
cluster had to be moved carefully onto another leaf. 
When they were nearly grown they would move of their 
own accord to the fresh food. Aside from this trouble 
the worms are easy to raise, do not seem delicate, and 
grow well in the house, always being careful to givethem 
plenty of fresh air and food, I think if for any purpose 
it should be desirable to raise two broods in a Season there 
would be no difticulty in doing so. Our moths in the 
cocoons of the polephemus began to hatch in ample time 
to have raised a second brood of worms and secure the 
perfected cocoons. I add here a list which hasbeen given 
me as the result of experiments in feeding both the 
cecropia and the polephemus. The trees are mentioned 
in order of their value: 

Cecropia.—Apple, maple, wild cherry, alder, poplar, 
willow, basswood, currant, ash, plum, oak and elin, 

Polephemus.—Oak, cherry, maple, elm, basswood, 
poplar, willow, beech. 

The polephemus matured in less time than the cecropia, 
but the latter reached a greater size, some of them grow- 
ing to be 44in. long and 3in. in diameter, and of varying 
but remarkable weight. 

We drew many strands from both varieties, each worm 
giving two stands, 7,e., one from each sac. Before draw- 
ing we put the worms in a dilute solution of acetic acid, 
or of weak vinegar, which seems to render it more ten- 
acious; after leaving them for a few hours they were 
taken out and drawn to their greatest length, as related 
in regard to the Chinese worm. The length was all that 
could be desired, for we obtained from the eecropia strands 
over 8yds. (9ft.) long, and from the polephemus strands 
nearly as long; and the color was perfection, 7. e., deli- 
cately tinted either green or pale brown, according to the 
variety. But alas, our hopes were vain, for the next day 
when they had dried we found that they had but little 
strength compared with the product of the Chinese worm. 
Tt could hardly have been in the drawing, for we had 
previously drawn gut from the Chinese worm, proceeding 
in the same manner, and it was hard and strong, We 
drew many strands, but all with no better success. 

Now the questions arise: Will these worms feed on any 
other untried food, the mulkerry or ‘button wood” 
especially, and perhaps produce stronger gut? Was there 
any fault in my experiments which was the cause of the 
weakness in these strands? If we could overcome this 
detect there is great profit and gratitude for the man who 
does. Our supply from Spain of the gut from the Chinese 
worm is limited and unsatisfactory, and to obtain the 
casting lines of proper length for the fisherman’s use in- 
volves careful labor in sorting and knotting together the 
short lengths, All this labor could be dispensed with if 
the silk of the American silkworm could bestrengthened, 
Dr. Garlick assures us that the worms he raised gave 
‘strands of unusual strength and great length.” I have 
in my possession a round, perfect strand of gut which is 
now six feet long and a piece has been broken from. it: it 
is large and strong. It was given to a friend of mine by 
an old fisherman of New York city, Peter McMartin, who 
told us at the time that “it was drawn from some big 
silkworms, by a man in New Jersey.” This was years 
ago, more than twenty, before I had thought of investi- 
gating for myself. Mr. McMartin has been dead a num- 
ber of years; there isno way of learning more of this 


perfect strand, whose history, could we know it, might 
help us very much. This may fall under the notice of 
some one who can give information regarding their own 
or other people’s experience. I shall be glad if they will 
write to me, for I am anxious that some one shall succeed 
in this, for the worms seem hardy, prolific, are native to 
this country, can be cared for by uneducated people, and 
it seems a pity that they should not be made a source of 
great revenue and release us from our dependence upon 
the supply from Spain. I hope some one may yet suc- 
ceed, CHARLES F, ORVIs. 
MANCHESTER, Vt., Noy. 30, 1886, 7? hi 


NUMBERING OF HOOKS. 
iditor Forest and Strean: 

Will you kindly allow us a little space in your valuable 
columns to reply to your article on ‘Numbering Fish 
Hooks"? 

In Redditch we number from 1 to 20, the size becoming 
smaller the higher the number, in the same way that the 
wire is numbered. This is logical, for the finer the wire 
the more frequently must it be drawn through the plates 
to reduce it, The sizes larger than No. 1 we number 0, 
60, 000, etc. This system has worked well for centuries, 
all writers on fishing have adopted this numbering, all 
anglers and fishing tackle dealers understand it, we have 
spent thousands of pounds on catalogues and labels hear- 
ing these numbers, the stocks so numbered in the hands 
of dealers amounts to hundreds of thousands of pounds, 
we have between 5,000 and 6,000 hands employed in the 
tzade who are all used to this numbering, and any change 
in numbering would entail great loss to the manufactur- 
ers and dealers, would create great confusion and cause 
innumerable errors. 

Now, however, a manufacturer employing a very few 
hands chooses to number his hooks backward, 2U being a 
large size and 1 a smaller size; those smailer than No. 1 
he calls 0, 00, 000, etc., and Mr. Pennell has written a 
book in which he adopts this numbering, but the only 
reason given for this new system is that ‘‘it is sufficiently 
elastic, allowing of extension either way.” 

We fail to see that this system ismore elastic than ous. 
Ui is like saying that a piece of india rubber, held by one 
end in each hand, is more elastic i pulled with the left 
hand than it is if pulled with the right. In fact, it appears 
to us a left-handed system altogether, 

The hest thing that could be done in this matter would 
be that this small manufacturer should conform to the 
Redditch numbering and that Mr. Pennell should correct 
the next edition of his book in the same way; but if they 
should not do so, we have no doubt that the generality of 
anglers will continue to enjoy their sport without suffer- 
ing much from the confusion which has thus been intro- 
duced into ‘shook numbering.” 8. ALLcocK & Co, 

RepprrcH, Eng., Noy. 29. 


ALASKAN TROUT AND THE FLY. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Since the time when Capt. Beardslee exercised sover- 
eign jurisdiction over Alaska—he being the law’s sole 
representative in those days—a change has taken place in 
the country. It has grown into a summer resort. By 
traveling overland on the North Pacifie Railroad, a 
thousand miles of ocean trayel may be enjoyed without 
any of the discomforts of the sea, For one man who 
then visited it hundreds now go there. Every two weeks 
excursion steamers leave’the ports of Puget Sound carry- 
ing passengers to their full capacity. These people come 
from the south, east and west; and among them are many 
who indulge in the pastime of fishing, The usual anchor- 
ing places of our vessel have been in the thoroughfare of 
these steamers, and we have trequently been appealed to 
by the excursionists for information in sporting matters, 
On the last steamer we met this year was a gentleman 
from New York who sought knowledge of this Kind, it 
being his intention to return next year with a party of 
friends in a vessel under their own control for the sole 
purpose of enjoying the hunting and fishing of the 
country. Therefore, I think, it may make a difference to 
the angling fraternity whether the trout of Alaska will 
or will not take the fly. 

My fishing experience has already been fully related in 
the columns of this journal over my initials, ‘T. H. 8.” 
in the issues of July §, Aug. 26, Sept. 30 and Oct. 14 of 
the present year. I especially refer the Captain to the 
two first mentioned dates forthe identification of the 
species. . 

The bulk of my fish were not S. spectubilis, Ltook a 
very few of this species, probably not more than a dozen, 
with the fly, andthe largest weighed only 4lb. My ex- 
perience has been similar to the Captain’s in regard to 
this fish. It is exceptional that they will take the fly 
when following a run of salmon. Those I caught in this 
manner were taken in the riffles and rapids of the streams, 
But to take them in quantities and of large size one must, 
as he says, use bait, and the salmon roeis the bait par ea- 
cellence, This fish I have seldom seen before the middle 
of July, August is the best month for them. My experi- 
ence does not extend later in the season, asit has been our 
custom to go south in September, 

The fish that furnished my favorite sport was the genu 
ine brook and lake trout of Alaska, and the fishing was 
always best far removed from the salmon and salmon 
trout. Ihave been inthe habit of calling this fish the 
Sclmo purpureus, the rainbow trout, although the color 
markings are identical with those given by Captain 
Beardslee for S. clarkii. Concerning the variations in 
the markings of this fish I refer him to the communica- 
tions in the Fores? AND STREAM of July 8 and Aug. 26 
over my initials. 

In the matter of the food of these trout. One ae ea 
last year while fishing a stveam on Prince of Wales Islanc 
Tsaw large numbers of a small gray, or dun-colored, 
moth fluttering over the water, and the trout rose greedily 
to my artificial flies at the same time. It was not uncom- 
mon to see insect life of a similar kind about the streams 
of the other islands, but I don't remember having seen 
them so numerous as on that occasion, One evening 
this year as I stood upon the shore of a lake at the south- 
exn end of Etolin Isitand, I saw the trout rismg every 
where to the surface, sending wavelet after wavelet in 
receding circles to the shore. Limagined them to be 
rising to the small insect life om the water. Unfortunately 
I was not able to get at them on account of the wide 
stretch of lily pads which fringed the shore. I have 
opened the stomachs of trout caught in Wrangell Lake 


— 


and have found them to be filled with water bugs and 


leeches, 

T think Captain Beardslee has had the salmon trout too 
prominently in his mind when writing about the trout of 
Alaska; on the contrary the fish which has occupied my 
thoughts from first to last in my communications to this 
journal has been the brook and lake trout of the country 
—his clarkii, I should judge from the similarity of the 
markings, but what I have thought tobe purpureus. Mr. 
Hallock’s fish was of the same species, and was caught in 
the stream emptying into Ward Cove, TT. H. STREETS. 

MARE Isuann, Cal., Dec. 5. 


BLACK BAss IN ENGLAND.—Some conservative English 
anglers have strongly objected to the introduction of 
black bassin England. On this subject Mr, T. R. Sachs 
writes to Land and Water, as follows: ‘‘There seems to 
be an opposition to the introduction of this fish in the 
Thames. I cannot see the reason why. It is an old 
woman’s story to say they are a destructive fish. So are 
perch, Do we not fish for them with a live minnow? and 


will they not take a small one of their own species or any | 


small whitefish? Why, our Thames fishermen always use 
small whitefish when they can’t procure minnows. They 
certainly grow to a large size. There is one in the Pisca- 
torial Society’s room, given to me by the late Frank Buck- 
land, which weighed 4ibs,, and from report they are very 
good to eat. Ihope some one will introduce the black 
bass into our waters. The same outcry was made about 
the pike-perch. The Duke of Bedford introduced them 
into his waters some few years since, and they must be 
plentiful there now. They area river fish, for I have 
caught them in the Danube and the Elbe.” Just why any 
one should fear to introduce black bass In waters where 
pike live we fail to see, the bass are not as destructive, 
for they eat worms, insects and larve. as well as fish, 
while the pike is purely piscivorus. The bass will be a 
wonder to men who find sport in taking barbel, bream 
and dace, and who consider a pike royal game. 


Hisheulture. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co 


RESULTS OF CARP CULTURE. 


R. CHARLES W. SMILEY, in charge of the Division of 
R._ports and Publications of the United States Fish 
Commission, has compiled from the letters received in an- 
swer to questions sent out a great deal of valuable informa- 
tion concerning carp culture in the United States, which 
comprises some 880 pages, and has been printed in the form 
of an extract from the annual report of the Commissioner of 
Fish and Fisheries for 1884. 

A report of the distribution of carp made by the U. 8S. Fish 
Commission from the young reared in 1879 and 1880 has 
already appeared in the Commissioner’s report for 1882. In 
order to ascertain what success these persons may have had 
ip rearing them, a circular was prepared and sent out in 1883 
to cover 2,000 addresses of persons who had received carp. 
The circular was accompanied by a blank form containing 
fifteen questions relating to the subject, and from the replies 


received and from the correspondence of the Commission 
1,036 statements have been compiled by Mr. Smiley. These 
answers are compiled geographically, as follows: 
New England States........ ere ea eR ead 40 
DT LSS tates Bde oo chnmiheen Wd afore elo Siatene ats od 176 
Southeastern States. ..--...-0...-.-2,es0: -.. 864 
Southwestern States...1-..-....-..2 2... e ee 249 
Northwestern States.,..............05- ars ee! 
Pacific Slope and Great Plains.........,..... B2 
BIR Godel NT MR Derr tebe etVe lm er Is Fe lal-b-os ie City soni = 1,036 


These statements of persons who have been engaged in 
carp culture aregiven under the name and post-office address 
of the recipient of carp, and the entire testimony both for 
and against carp culture is given in order that the reader 
may form an accurate judgment as to the value of carp as an. 
American food fish, The report, of which this is an extract, 
has not yet been distributed, but we have seen an advance 
copy of the extract, and find a great deal in it which will 
interest those who wish information upon the subject of 
which it treats. 


EXCHANGE OF FISHES WITH FOREIGN COUN- 
TRIES.—For several years there has been a systematic ex- 
change of fish and fish eggs carried on between this country 
and Hurope, mainly by the U. 8. Fish Commission, on our 
side of the water. Last winter we received brown trout eggs 
from Germany and sent them whitefish and landlocked sal- 
moneggs. During the summer we received soles from Hng- 
land. This winter we hayea promise of brown trout and 
salbling from Germany, and of Loch Leven trout from Scot- 
land. On the 22d, the North German Lloyd steamer Werra 
willtake to Herr von dem Borne, Berneuchen, Germany, 
some brook pike and white perch, and later some rock bass, 
or redeye, will be sent. These exchanges are all made 
through the station at Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, 
where eggs are repacked for foreign shipment or for home 
distribution. She saibling or salbling, for the Germans 
spell it both ways, and the Loch Leven trout will, no doubt, 
prove valuable additions to our stock of fishes. 


NEW YORK FISH EGG DISTRIBUTION.—New York 
State Wishery Commission, Rochester, N. Y., Dec. 6.—Hditor 
Forest and Stream: In behalf of the New York State Fish 
Commission I desire to announce that any parties desirin 
to obtain a supply of fish from the Caledonia State Fis 
Hatchery for the purpose of stocking any of the public 
waters in this State can be accommodated by addressing 
the undersigned, The list of fish offered for distribution 
includes salmon trout, whitefish, speckled trout, California 
trout, black, Oswego and rock bass, yellow perch and bull- 
heads, also a limited number of brown or German trout. 
Application blanks with printed directions will be furnished 
when desired. My order book will close March 1, 1887. As 
we have on some occasions in the past been imposed upon, in 
order that we may be convinced of the good intent of the 
applicants they will be required to have their applications 
indorsed by a member of the State Legislature.—_SETH GREEN, 
Superintendent Caledonia Hatchery. 


SALMON IN THE HUDSON.—In a private letter to me, 
dated Glens Falls, N. Y., Dee. 8, Mr. A. N. Cheney writes the 
following, which Tam allowed to publish: ‘A few days ago 
two of our young salmon were caught in a mill flume two 
miles above this place and about three miles below the mouth 
of Clendon Brook. They were returned to the river and 
allowed to go on to the sea, The man who took the salmon 
from the flume said that one was about lb, and the other 
s4lb. in weight, We were having a fall freshet in the Hudson 
at the time.’’- This letter of Mr. Cheney’s gives further 
promise of our success in stocking the Hudson with salmon, 
-—HRED MATHER. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


The Fennel. 


FIXTURES. 
DOG SHOWS. 


Dec. 15 to 17.—Second Annual Dog Show of the Western Connec- 
ticut Poultry Association. Frank D. Hallett, Superintendent, 
Winsted, Conn. Entries close Dec, 4. 

January, 1887.—Bench Show of Poultry and Pet Stock Associ- 
ation, at Adams, Mass, W. F. Davis, Secretary. 

Jan, 17 to 21, 1887—Ohio State Poultry, Pigéon and Pet Stock 
Association Dog Show, Columbus, O. . fF, Kuell, Superintend- 
ent, Columbus, O. 

March 29 to April 1, 1887—Inaugural Bench Show of Rhode 
Island Kennel Club, Providence, R, I, N. Seabury, Secretary, 
Box 1383, Providence. 

April 5 to 8, 1887.—Third Annual Show of New _ England Kennel 
Club, Boston, F, L. Weston, Secretary, Hotel Boylston, Boston, 


ass, 
April 12 to 15, 1887.—Thirteenth Annual Dog Show of the Western 
E cpndyl yma Poultry Society, at Pittsburgh, Pa. C. B. Elben, 
ecretary. : 
May 3 to 6, 1887—Hleyenth Annual Show of the Westminster 
Kennel Club, Madison Square Garden, New York. James Morti- 
mer, Superintendent. 


A. K. R.—-SPECIAL NOTICE. 


HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 
of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month. Entries close on thelst. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope, Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50. Address “American Kennel Register,” P. 0. Box 2832, New 
York. Wumber of entries already printed 4311. 


THE IRISH SETTER TRIALS. 
[From a Special Correspondent. ] 
ALISBURY, N. C., Dec. 8.—The inaugural field trials 
of the Irish Setter Club, booked to commence to-day, 
have been indefinitely postponed on account of the weather. 
A snow and hail storm came Dec. 5 and 6, covering the 
ground to the depth of ten inches, and at the present writing 
it 1s still on the grounds, and unless there should come a 
warm rain the present indications are that the trials could 
not take place in a satisfactory manner in some time. Messrs. 
Wm. Dunphy, J. T. Walker, W. H. Pierce and R. C. Van 
Horn, the only members of the club present, held a meeting, 
and it was resolved that, ‘towing to the condition of the 
weather and the utter impossibility of running the trials for 
an indefinite period, the trials be declared off and the en- 
trance money be returned to the owners; also that the presi- 
dent be authorized to make all needful arrangements for the 
trials next year, subject to the approval of the club at its 
annual meeting.” 

The number of entries was twenty-two and twenty filled, 
being drawn as follows: C. T. Thompson’s Nellie against Dr. 
W. Jarvis’s Lorna. W. H. Child’s Leigh Doane IL. against 
Max Weuzel’s Cat-Foot. I. H. Roberts’s Daisy against J. T. 
Walker’s Glenclair. I. H. Roberts’s Bruce against M. Wen- 
ze’s Tim. I. H. Roberts’s Luray III. against M. Wenzel’s 
Jersey Beauty. I. H. Roberts’s Creole against M. Wenzel’s 
Ready. J. Grosyenor’s Banker against C, T, Thompson’s 
Mollie Bawn. Dr. W. Jarvis’s Elcho, Jr. against I, H, 
Roberts’s Jessie. EH. W. Clark, Jr.’s Blarney against R. W. 
Van Horn’s Patsey. W.H. Pierce’s Kildare against Parrott 
Bros.’ Gerald. MAN. 


THE NATIONAL FIELD TRIALS. 
[Special to Forest and Stream.] 


RAND JUNCTION, Tenn., Dec. 13.—The National field 

trials began to-day with the All-Aged Stake. Twenty- 
two starters were drawn to run as follows: 

BEN Huu (B. M. Stephenson), black and white dog (Druid 
—Ruby) 3 

: against 

BEAUMONT (W.R. Huntington), black, white and tan dog 

(Prince Royal—Nettie). 


GLADSTONH’s Boy (Dr. Geo. G. Ware), black, white and tan 
dog (Gladstone—Sue), 
against 


LILLIAN (P. H. & D.-Bryson), black, white and tan bitch 
(Gladstone—Sue). 


Don’s Dot (John E. Gill), lemon and white bitch (Vande- 
yort’s Don—Cremorne), 
against 
Dora (J, H. O'Reilly), red bitch (Box—Rowena). 


DAIsy F. (R. M, Dudley), orange and ‘white bitch (Gleam 
— Dean), 
against 
PEt GLADSTONE (P. H. & D. Bryson), black, white and tan 
bitch (Gladstone—Sue). 


LApy C, (B. M. Stephenson), black, white and tan bitch 
(Coleman’s London—Belle of Hatchie), 
against 
Dawn GLADSTONE (P. H. & D. Bryson), black, white and 
tan dog (Gladstone—Sue). 


Lurra (N. B. Nesbitt), blue belton and tan bitch (Dog 
Whip—Harrison’s Juno), 
- against 
Nose C. (B. M. Stephenson), black, white and tan dog 
(Count Rapier—Belle of Hatchie). 


SPORTSMAN (J. W. Murnan), black, white and tan dog 
(Gladstone—Sue), 
against 
CHICKASAW (P. H. & D. Bryson), black, white and tan dog 
(Gladstone—Sue). 


MINNIE S. (B. M. Stephenson), black, white and tan bitch 
(Dashing Berwyn—Romp), 
against 
BrinGEport (HE. E. Pray), white, black and tan dog (Dash- 
ing Monarch—Yinetta). 


RIcHMOND (John H. Gill), orange and white dog (Vande- 
yort’s Don—Beulah), 
against 
JAcK CADE (EH. V. Hale), black, white and tan dog (Lug 
Dhu—Mollie C.). 


Bop GATES (Wyt+ Bedford), black, white and tan dog 
(Count Rapier—Belle of Hatchie), 
against 
Nios (T. L. Martin), white, black and tan bitch (Maxwell 
—Juno II). 


GAY GLADSTONE (B. P. Holliday), orange and white bitch 
(Gladstone—F lorence), 


against 
one | D. (R. C. Van Horn), red dog (Lord Dufferin—Queen 
Bess). 


The heat between Ben Hill and Beaumont was undecided. 


Lillian beat Gladstone’s Boyin a brilliant heat, Don’s Dot | 


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beat Dora. Daisy F. beat Pet Gladstone in a good heat. 
Dan Gladstone beat Lady C, Noble C, beat Lufra, : 

Tt was cloudy in the morning with a cold wind, and birds 
were scarce, ‘here were not many spectators, 

GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn., Dec. 14.—The weather to-day 
has been good. The first heat run yesterday was decided in 
fayor of Ben Hill. In the first heat to-day Sportsman beat 
Chickasay. Minnie §. beat Bridgeport. Richmond beat 
zi te ade Bob Gates beat Niobe. Gay Gladstone beat 

atsy D. 

In the second series there was a protest against the order 
of running; the first two brace passed, and Dan Gladstone 
and Noble C. were run, Dan winning. The next heat, be- 
tween Sportsman and Minnie S., was not finished. This 
ended the work for the day. 

_Birds were not found plenty, and some of the heats were 
tiresome. The race between Dan Gladstone and Noble ©. 
was a very good one. much of the work being very fine. 

At a meeting of the club this evening Gen. W. B. Shattue 
was re-elected President; J. W, Renfroe and J.8. Wise, Vice- 
Presidents; Secretary, C. W. Paris; Executive Committee— 
T. A. Logan, L. A. Harris, EH. F. Stoddard, F. J. Stone and 

P. Holliday. 


GYPSIE’S KNOWING WAYS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The following instance of reasoning power in a dog isso 
far ahead of any other I have either witnessed or read of that 
I think it worthy a place in your columns, Three years ago 
while staying on a friend's plantation in Franklin Parish, 
Louisiana, I passed portions of every day in quail shooting, 
which is there of the yery finest. My friend, Mr. Bryan, of 
Hope Estate, and myself, were one day, as usual, shooting in 
the cotton fields of the estate. To save unnecessary walk- 
ing, as the fields were of great extent, we were mounted, 
each having a little darky behind to mind the horses when 
we dismounted to shoot. 

Our only dog was my setter bitch Gypsie, an old and thor- 
oughly trained animal. We had been out several hours 
with good success, and were about returning to the house, 
when the bitch established a strong point at some distance 
from us. Hardly caring for more birds we sat on our horses 
gerhieing her, when suddenly she broke her point, and mak- 
ing a wide circle stopped again at the same place but a little 
nearer the adjoining timber. We still sat our horses watch- 
ing her. Again she broke, circled and stopped still nearer 
the timber, Four times was this repeated, and each time 
she half turned her head toward us as if to call us to her as- 
sistance. 

Finally Bryan said, ‘‘By Jove, Val, that’s the queerest 
thing I ever sawadogdo. She must havea ‘rattler’ there.” 
We put our horses into a lope and cantered toward her. As 
we drew near I rose in the saddle and looking down the cot- 
ton rows saw a bevy of scattered quails running for the tim- 
ber. When those at each side had passed her Gypsie made 
the fifth circle and rounded them up, as was at once evident 
she had done four times before. My friend broke out into a 
volley of adjectives to express his admiration of the act, 
while I— well, | ownedthe dog. We got between the birds 
and the timber, flushed and drove them into a ditch bank 
and made havoc among them. 

Now that’s what I call an exercise of reasoning power in a 
dog. She clearly understood that once in the timber they 
were lost to us, and by successive circlings kept them 
huddled together until we could arrive on the scene. Can 
any one of your readers give a better illustration of 
mind in the dog than this? I have owned dogs and dogs, 
but her equal on all birds I never saw, and, alack, I never 
expect to. Poor old girl! Ten years have rolled over her 
faithful head, and her best days are gone. A warm berth in 
the furnace room is now her chief desire. While writing 
may I be permitted to tell and pardoned for telling the best 
score I ever made at quail shooting, which was only a short 
time after the above occurrence? 

Just. beyond the negro quarter on the estate was a large 
cornfield, going through which we had every day started a 
fine bevy of birds, which we allowed to go unharmed, saving 
them for a time when we would be too lazy to go far afield. 
That day came when my friend was absent and my wife had 
told me she wanted quail for dinner only an hour before the 
big bell would ring us tothe table. Taking my horse and 
the inevitable darky I rode into this cornfield. Im less than 
five minutes Gypsie had found her covey (she knew exactly 
where to look for them), and riding in I flushed and counted 
them, eleven in all, as they flew toa near by bayou, and 
pitched down on the far side among the grass and bushes. 

Crossing the bayou I turned the horse over to the darky 
and started in. This bayou ran alongside the quarters and 
houses were close at hand, Darkies innumerable watched 
the fun and I warned them to dodge the shot. ‘Hi, yi, Mis- 
tah Valentine, neber you mind us, we likes to see you shoot,”’ 
one of them sung out. Sol didn’t “mind” them. The birds 
lay like stones, secure in their close hiding, From under 4 
root here and a tussock there Gypsie started them, one after 
another, and one after another they went down before my 
storm of shot until ten were gathered to ten straight shots. 
The eleventh and last fiushed across the bayou and was out 
of range before I sawit. My reputation among the darkies 
was made forever. How many of them I might have ‘‘gath- 
ered” I didn’t inquire, though I spattered number tens 
around ‘right smart,”’ 

We had quail for dinner, and sitting out on the gallery 
after it, ] heard that poor eleventh quail piping mournfully 
in the cornfield for friends departed. I have always been 
proud of that score. I couldn’t doit again, though. North- 
ern Louisiana is a sportsman’s paradise. Iam the owner of 
a plantation adjoining this Hope estate, and though raising 
cotton isn’t a money-making business, one can always raise 
alot of good fellows to help him raise a deer, and that 
makes up for the other deficiency to one who don’t depend 
onthe cotton for bread. Besides the deer can always be 
raised, and often several of them. As for smaller game 
the country is alive with it. A, M, VALENTINE. 


ST, JOHN BENCH SHOW.—St. John, N. B., Dec. 10.— 
Editor Forest and Stream: Ata meeting of our club held 
last evening, the following resolution was offered, and after 
most of the members present had spoken in very compli- 
mentary terms of Mr. Mason, was unanimously carried: 
Whereas, at the fifth annual bench show of dogs held under 
the auspices of the New Brunswick Kennel Club, in this city, 
Oct. 18 to 21, 1886, Mr. Chas. H. Mason, of Brooklyn, N. Y., 
Officiated as judge, therefore, Resolved, that we, the members 
of the above c¢ wb, desire to express to the said Chas. H. 
Mason our appreciation of him for the very able, honest, 
impartial and intelligent manner in which he has discharged 
the arduous duties as judge; and, Resolved, that the thanks 
of this club are due to the said Chas. 4. Mason for the gen- 
tlemanly and kindly way in which he imparted such informa- 
tion as was asked of him by exhibitors and others, and also 
for the very particular pains he has taken to correct the 
erroneous ideas the exhibitors of certain varieties have held 
in regard to their dogs, and therefore, Resolved, that a copy 
of these resolutions be sent to the said Chas. H, Mason, as 
well as to the different sporting papers.—H. W. WILSON, 
Secretary. 


SPRATTS PATENT.—New York, Nec. 8.—Hditor Forest 
and. Stream: Would you Kindly notice that the American 
Institute Fair have awarded us two medals, one for the ex- 
cellence of our dog foods and the other for our cattle food?— 
SPRATTS PATENT (AMERICA) LIMITED, 


MASTIFF CHARACTER. 
TYPE AND DISPOSITION. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

My excuse for not replying sooner to Messrs. V. M. Halde- 
man and W. Wade on mastiff type, in your issue of Aug. 
12 and 19 last, must be that I only received those particular 
numbers a few days since, I am glad Mr. Haldeman dis- 
claims that the muzzle can be too short. With regard to 
the particular instance of Ilford Cantion, did it never strike 
Mr, Haldeman that the want of squareness and truncated 
appearance he complains of in that dog may arise, not from 
the upper jaw being too short, but from the soya being 
too long? I should have liked a piece more cut off. Master 
Haldeman, you have not yet learned your lesson. Trwneo- 
as-@i is the verb you must study. . rj 

Mr. Haldeman says ‘‘the bulldog layback is a positive 
malformation and is more objectionable than the hound 
muzzle.’’ How does he prove this? I must once more inform 
him,in arguing on the points of a breed, we cannot allow 
the mere ipse divit or prejudice of any begimner to unfairly 
influence the subject. 

I fail to see anything anomalous or irregular to the mas- 
tiff group in the formation of the muzzle of Iford Caution, 
Tt cannot be too strongly enforced that houndiness about the 
head of a mastiff is a Sure sign of mongrelism. The breeder 
of Governor’s sire, in ‘Stonehenge,’ says of the head: ‘“‘No 
characteristic is so quickly affected by impurity in the 
blood,” and as great or even greater authority, Idstone, says: 
“A long, pointed muzzle, ora muzzle whichis not blunt, 
would make me suspicious of the purity.’’ Mr. Haldeman 
states I would haye my readers believe the layback he com- 
plains of in Caution “is a true characteristic of the breed.” 
Now I donot think I ever advanced anything of the sort; 
but I do maintain that it ‘‘is a characteristic of the group” 
and no malformation. It is therefore admissible in the mas- 
tiff, and to be encouraged rather than houndiness, which is 
certainly a malformation in the mastiff, being a sign of mon- 
erelism, and therefore far more objectionable than an 
amount of layback can possibly be. I cannot allow Mr. Hal- 
deman’s statements, or rather misstatements (unintentional, 
Thave no doubt). He may mislead himselfinto the belief 
that the evidence is on his side, but I shall be content to 
leave the decision to the jury—our readers. 

Now for Mr. Wade, who, what with his peculiar logic, evi- 
dent good intentions, real love for the breed, and a certain 
amount of knowledge ofits history and characteristics, is a 
much more difficult party to deal with, Ashehas compared 
himself to Tantalus, in trying to grasp facts, let me warn 
him to be careful not to bring the weight of Mt. Shas on 
hishead, He continues to mislead himself, if not others, by 
arguing from copies of photographs and fancy portraits, 
false.and misleading as photos alone are known tobe. Hovw- 
ever, ifr. Wade gets very near the mark when he says “‘very 
few square-muzzled dogs are level-jawed.”’ Thisis hopeful. 
Tam glad he will allow that the mastiff “should be slightly 
undershot.”’ 

Wow, I cannot help Ilford Caution having a characteristic 
of the group very strongly marked, but either Messrs. Wade 
or Haldeman may see by referring to the points in page 219 
of my work, ‘Phe History of the Mastiff,” that I have stated, 
‘Head short,” ‘ squareness and bluntness of muzzle,” “‘muz- 
zle short and truncated,” ‘‘line of profile from stop level,’’ 
‘‘téeth, lower incisors projecting slightly beyond the upper.” 

Both Messrs. Haldeman and Wade will have to grasp the 
fact before they can be considered to know what the English 
inastiff should be, that houndiness cannot be tolerated any 
more than indications of St. Bernard or boarhound crosses. 

T cannot glide from type to disposition better than by quot- 
ing a statement made by Mrs. Lukey to the effect that ‘‘Mr. 
Lukey never would have the houndy cone, ears and narrow 
skull, not merely because it spoilt the beauty and purity of 
the type, but because it tinged the noble disposition of a 
pure-bred mastiff with something sly, sneaking and treach- 
erous.”’ 

T could mention several instances illustrative of the noble 
disposition of the mastiff that have come under my observya- 
tion, only for the fact they would occupy more space than 
the editor would care to bestow. Still, there is little reason 
to fear that the yariety has grown any less vigilant or intel- 
ligent, through cultivating the external typical characteris- 
tics so carefully, if we frequently let the mental character- 
istics lie dormant. : 

Only a shori time since my mastiff bitch Phoenix (a very 
short-muzzled Sighs and closely inbred to the King line 
on her dam’s side) showed how naturally vigilant the breed 
is. I had occasion to go to a village, about a mile off, just as 
the light was falling, I took Phoenix with me for a run, she 
was in front, when suddenly she gave a peculiar bark, fol- 
lowed by a growl, and as Icame up she drew stiffly up to 
what turned out to be a man lying by the side of the road. 
Calling her in, I wen tup to the man and found he wassimply 
in a state of intoxication. I got him on his legs and saw 
him start on his way homeward, much to the satisfaction of 
Phoenix, who evidently perceived all was not right. 

A short time after, having to go to the doctor's after dark, 
Ttook Phoenix with me for company, She kept close to my 
side all the way and I could tell by her manner whenever we 
were meeting anyone. Suddenly she stopped and made a 
peculiar little noise, I stopped to listen and soon heard voices 
somewhere close, but it was too dark for me to see any one. 
Although a most good-tempered, playful animal when loose 
in the daytime, when on chain she isa good watch. When 
loose she shows a decided liking to dashround and round 
cows and bark at them, and it would take very little en- 
couragement to seb her on either cow or bull and a donkey, 
she sniffs at and walks round in a most peculiar and in- 
quisitive manner. Her dam has the same high courage and 
good tempered, gentle disposition, On the other hand, a 
puppy Mr. Wade sent me once from America was the most 
abject coward with cows I have ever come across. I often 
wished her shot for being such a poltroon. She traced back 
to Trajan, whose dam/’s pedigree I could never obtain, and 
his pointed but not long muzzle suggested some mongrel 
blood. The bitch puppy inherited the pointed mazzle, as 
well as being inferior in bone and size. 

Like Mr. Lukey, I like mastiffs to be truly handsome and 
characteristic in head, and possessing high courage, however 
detective in limbs and loin through bad rearing. As Mr, 
Thompson said so truly, “Outward appearances are such 
yery necessary points, that hidden treasures can never 
wholly supply; in fact, immediately a dog comes before you 
the eye naturally wanders in search of this grand outwar 
necessity. I think if ahead measures a little more, if the 
formation is defective, it loses caste.’’ 

Mr. Wade takes exception at my dictum that “hadly reared, 
crooked-limbed, but typical-headed specimens’ should be 
placed over animals showing evident signs of the hound and 
other mongrel crosses. The instance of our grand-headed 
Orlando shows the soundness of the dictum. His stock, 
Holda, Mrs. Cantiffe Lee’s Rose, and others by him, have 
come out, under good rearers, remarkably good in body and 
straight in limb, at the same time inheriting much of his 
grandeur of head. Unless judges discourage houndiness and 
other signs of crossing, how can we conserve the mental 
characteristics of the breed? 

Does Mr, Wade think thistles will bear grapes? From a 
dog with houndy or faulty characteristics about the head 
what does Mr. Wade or any one else hope or expect to get 
Pau progeny showing the same and kindred signs of mon- 
grelism? 

Uford Caution has been pulled to pieces and well abused 
by men who know very little about the true type ot the Eng- 
lish mastiff, and still less about breeding and judging them, 


— _ 


FOREST AND STRE 


AM. 


For my own part, I would sooner have Ilford Caution for 
stud purposes than any other dog in America at the present 
time, Isay the present time, for I hear £200 has been offered 
and, I am glad to hear, refused for Beaufort, the best all- 
round specimen we have. 

Whatever Messrs. Haldeman and Wade may think, I can 
assure them we had mastifis fifteen years since, with quite 
as short an upper jaw and quite as much layback as Ilford 
Caution has. 

I should have been content to bury the hatchet with them 
on the subject of mastiff type, but Mr. Wade has seen well, 
owing to my silence, to “carry the war into Africa,” as he 
terms it. y opening fire on me on the subject in our Eng- 
lish Stock-Keeper here he will simply be laughed at, and like 
a second Don Quixote, knock himself out of time by attack- 
ing that windmill, Dame Fashion; but I should be sorry for 
your readers to think by my silence I am beaten, or funk the 
subject. M WYN. 


ENGLAND, 


TEACHING BEAGLES A THING OR TWO. 


Vice Mass., Nov. 4.—We had laid our plans for a 
: rabbit hunt the 28th of October, to start at 6 A. M.; but 
it was raining hard at that time, so we waited till 9 o’clock, 
and by that time it was a little better weather; then, though 
it was very misty and looked as though it might rain again 
at any time, we decided to risk it and started off with the 
four beagles for an all day’s hunt, and with the determination 
of teaching our dogs to stop at the hole after they had driven 
therabbitin. The little brown rabbits will not run over five 
minutes before they run into their hole, and as soon as the 
dogs had put them in they would not stop at the hole, but us 
off after another. Several men that have been out with be 
occasionally got the impression that they lost their game, 
and we were bound to remedy it if possible, and we started 
off this time with the idea that when we got home at night 
our dogs would know a little more than when starting away, 
We went into the woods and tramped over an hour without 
a start, but at last we had one and it was a good one, It 
proved to be an old one and gave the dogs a run of about ten 
minutes, then went into a ground hole very near where they 
started him. The minute the music ceased we knew he had 
gone in, so we started for the spot and caught all the dogs 
and commenced to dig the rabbit out, and give the dogs their 
first lesson. The digging was quite hard and it was some 
time before we got to where the game was, but when we got 
to about a foot from him we held all the dogs so they could 
see him, and then we let them go and they were very anxious 
to get him out as they made the sand fly pretty fast for a few 
moments. All at once the rabbit bolted out in the face and 
eyes of them all and they made a jump for him, but he was 
too quick for them and the way he went was a caution. By 
the noise they made you would have thought there were a 
dozen dogs instead of tour, He ran but afew minutes before 
he ran in again, and when we caught up to them one of the 
dogs was in the hole as far as she could get and digging for 
all she was worth, with the rest of the pack looking on very 
much interested. We took right hold and dug him out 
again, and this time one of the dogs caught him as he started 
to run out and quickly finished him. Then we started off to 
hunt up another one and soon found one. He didn’t run 
two minutes before he went in, and wedug him out. Before 
the afternoon was over we had dug out five rabbits, and 
every hole the dogs would put one into after the first one we 
would find them all there and one of the number would be 
digging as hard as he or she could. We returned home 
at 6 o’clock P. M. with five rabbits to our credit; three we 
shot before the dogs and two the dogs killed in the hole. 
We were very well satisfied with our day’s work, and when 
any of our friends go out with us again we can show them 
just how many rabbits the dogs lose and how many they 
drive in. It was the most satisfactory hunt I ever had and 
the music was the best I ever heard. Wig os 


INQUIRY ABOUT MASTIFF ‘PEDIGREES. 


EEING your editorial footnote under the above heading in 

issue of July 30 I beg tosay, Mr. Craig having written ask- 
ing meto trace the pedigree of hisdog Corsair for him I find, 
after making the fullest inquiry, that he has evidently been 
swindled, No such persons as either Miles or Anderson have 
been known at Lochhead for the last fifteen years. No such 
printer as McPherson is known in Aberdeen, and no such 
dog as Ben Lomond is known to any Scotch mastiff-fancier 
TI have written to. The whole is evidently a make-up—seem- 
ingly from entry No. 2,282 of the Kennel Club, which seems 
to have furnished the groundwork for the invention. 

Tracing this unscrupulous person’s swindling fabrications 
is so amusing that aslight exposition will not tire the honest, 
and may deter other cheats, for it will show them that it is 
of little use trying to forge pedigress, for sooner or later they 
are sure to be detected and exposed, 

In order to fabricate the pedigree, he has seemingly 
thought well to get up a little British geography, and, 
curiously enough, the places seem to intrude themselves 
upon his mind while at his work for his Yankee dupes. No 
doubt he thinks they will swallow anything in the way of 

edigree, howeyer un-English in idea the names may be. 

he lively swindler seems to have attended a curriculum at 
which the ‘noble Romans” (as the schoolboy says) were not 
neglected, but his mind seems to have retained the names 
rather than the morals of a Cicero, etc.; however his imagin- 
ation, like that of Macbeth and most rogues, evidently is 
troubled with the unpleasant misgivings of a retribution— 


Conscience, anticipating time, 
Always rues the unacted crime.—Rvkeby— 


and, consequently, the names of Pluto and his Satanic 
Majesty are seen crammed into the pedigrees, jumbled up 
with that of Godolphin and other famous race-horses. Thus, 
to fabricate pedigrees, this bungler appears to think a few 
names from a geography as a basis, a few names from a 
classical dictionary as packing, a few names from novels, 
race-horses, ete., by the way of spice, with just a flavoring of 
one or two noted mastiffs’ names thrown in at random, will 
pass muster with the American gobe-mouches. But this sort 
of thing will not pass with an English breeder of twenty 

ears’ experience, who wants no written pedigree to guide 
nae being able to tell the strain a mastiff is of fairly well 
on seeing the animal, or having it carefully and accurately 
feeoahes The bungling American pedigree forger has 
evidently never taken it into consideration that there is such 
a thing as family type. The old proverb, Nunquid potest, 
ficus oleas cee cdut vitus fiews, still holds good. Fox- 
hounds will not throw bulldogs, neither from dogs of the 
Salisbury and Monarch strain will animals of the King or 
Crown Prince type be brought forth. I would warn Ameri- 
can readers against pai imported stock from or 
through professional American og dealers, without having 
the pedigree stated—authenticated by the English breeder, 
and also the owner of the sire given. If they would only 
take this peony we should hear less inquiry about pedi- 
erees, and fewer refusals to enter in» the American stud- 
Boor the compilers of which cannot be too careful and 
strict. 


Mr, peg states to me that he purchased his mastiiis, 
Corsair and Bianca, both from Mr, Fred Grant, of Boston, 
U.S., who has previously had ‘‘unpleasantry” over the 
pedigrees of his dogs. On seeing the pedigree of Bianca I at 
once pronounced it to be a sheer fabrication, and now that of 
Corsairturnsout the same. It remains with Mr. Fred Grant 
to clear up the matter and satisfy Mr. Craig as best he can— 


for I may say in the words adapted from the ‘‘Antisillyass’”"— 
Eureka, I have found him! 
Herein is my reward; 
Mayhap I have not hit him 
Sufficiently hard. 


He might have made his money, 
In clean and wholesome ways, 
But took to forging stud cards, 
And also pedigrees. 
Exegi, I have done it, 
I have made my promise good; 
I've caught the Sillyasstes, 
As Layerr'd I would. 
Eureka, I have found him! 
And I had a deal of fuss, 
Now sure, de republica, 
Sum bené meritus. 

—M. B. Wynn in Stock-Keeper. 


COURSING,—The long talked of coursing match between 
the two greyhounds, Lady Harkaway and Duke of Belmont, 
came off on Saturday. Noy. 27, on the open field between 
South Belmont and West Farms, N. ¥Y. The hares were 
procured fromthe Green Mountains, Vermont, and although 
confined on their way to New York four days, were in ex- 
cellent condition, and showed a vast amount of speed and 
endurance. Mr. J. Malone, the owner of Lady Harkaway, 
carried off the honor, his dog having gained all the points in 
the second course, She took the first turn out of the hare, 
had the go-by, made the second turn, and took the hare on 
the straight run, The first course was undecided, there 
being some dissatisfaction on the part of the owner of Duke 
at the way the dogs were slipped. Both courses were very 
exciting, the first lasting 8 and the second 1114 minutes. The 
decision of the judges, Messrs. J. Schaefer and J. Crosby, 
both experts on this sport, was very fair and satisfactory to 
all parties concerned, Lady Harkaway shows excellent 
qualities as a courser, and her owner feels confident that in 
a very short time she will be able to compete with any grey- 
hound in the country. Mr. Geo. N. Seger, who is not in the 
least discouraged at the defeat of his dog, has again chal- 
lenged Mr, Malone, and will this time enter his bitch Maid 
of Athens, mother of Duke, the run to come off over the 
same course at an early date,—C. 8. : 


DOGS. AND TRANSPORTATION.—New York, Nov. 138. 
—EHditor Forest and Stream: I notice that the Pennsyl- 
vania R.R. has begun a much needed reform in the matter 
of transporting dogs, and gunners can now have their point- 
ersand setters checked through to different points for a 
small consideration, without béing robbed of all their small 
change by baggage masters, This is a move in the right 
direction, Itis time this railway robbery were stopped. It 
costs amana small fortune nowadays to take a dog any 
great distance. For instance, suppose you go from the Grand 
Central stationin New York to Pennsylvania. You must hire 
a cab totake you through New York, as dogs are not allowed 
on elevated trains or horse cars, although drunken men seem 
to have that right. Then the baggage master on the railroad 
wants half a dollar or as much more as he can get. Trecently 
took a trip toatownin Pennsylvania for a few days’ shoot- 
ing, The excursion rate on the railroad was $4.60, the ex- 
pense of taking my dog from Westchester county and return 
was $4.70, ten cents more than it cost me for myself. I think 
hunting trips would be taken by a great many more men if 
the cost of dog carriage was not 80 great. Therailroad com- 
panies should be getting their eyes open to an abuse that has 
already outlived the age in which it was born.—REFORM. 


AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB,—Might I suggest that as 
soon as practicable you should publish a list of the club 
shows which are members of the A. K. C.? If you remem- 
ber last season at New York I showed you the St. Louis 
premium list, in which they stated that they possessed the 
membership, and it was only through your courtesy that I 
was saved a long journey to that place. Surely the A. K. C. 
should stop such piracy.—X. [Theclubs now members,as given 
us by the secretary, are: Westminster, Philadelphia, Cincin- 
nati, West Pennsylvania Poultry Society, New England 
Cleveland, New Haven, New Jersey, Hartford, National 
Field Trial, Rhode Island, Horneil, American Fox-Terrier.] 


WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB SHOW.—Dee. 12.— 
The Westminster Kennel Club will hold their eleventh 
annual bench show of dogs at Madison Square Garden, on 
May 3, 4, 5 and 6, 1887.—JAs. MORTIMER, Supt. 


KENNEL NOTES. 


Notes must be sent on prepared blanks, which are fur- 
nished free on receipt of stamped and addressed envelope. 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound for retaining duplicates 
are sent for 30 cents. 


NAMES CLAIMED, 
(= Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Dago, Mojoand Chloe By A. P. Kitching, Roxbury, Mass., for 
black, with white breast, and two black cocker spaniel bitches, 
whelped July 14, 1886, by Ned Obo (Obo IL, A,K.R. 432—Smut, 
Nik 858) out of Sparkle (Phillip—Florence). 7 : 

Boy. By Frank F. Dole, Philadelphia, Pa., for wite bull-terrier 
dog, whelped Sept. 16, 1886, by Count (Marquis—Kit) out of Bertha 
(Dutch, Jr.—Young Venom), i ‘ 

Silver. By Frank F. Dole, Philadelphia, Pa., for white bull-ter- 
rier dog, whelped February, 1885, by Rebel (Eclipse—Rose) out of 
Lilly (Little Madman—Queen), { f ; 

Bruce. By J. N. Holton, Jersey City, N. J., for white, with black 
spots, fox-terrier dog, whelped May 6.1884, by Terror (Field's Tyke 
—Belmont’s Fide) out of Tassel (Field’s'Tyke—imported bitch). 

Lady Croxteth. By B. F. Seitner, Dayton, O.,for bitch registered 
as Actress (A. K.R. 1743). : F Awe 

Siivia. By A. GC. Krueger, Wrightsville, Pa., for white, black 
and tan beagle bitch, whelped May 12, 1886, by imported Ringwood 
(Ranter—Beauty) out of imported Music. ‘ 

Little Queen. aah Aas ober Wrightsville, Pa., for white, 
black and tan ticked beagle bitch, whelped Oct, Il, 1886, by Racer 
(Rally—Lill) out of Neeaee (Sport—Fanny). ; 

Fannie Bell. By A. E. Nickerson, Bangor, Me., for black, white 
and tan English setter bitch, whelped Nov. 11,1885, by Gun (A.K.R. 
1538) out of cee ae (A. E.R, 1541). om 

Dell B. By Geo. W. Lovell, Middleboro, Mass., for black, white 
and tan English setter bitch, whelped April 9, 1886, by Roderigo 
(Count Noble—Twin Maud) out of Gypsey Maid (Dashing Lion— 
Roxey). 

Didi, By Henry H. Stoddard, New London, Conn., for oran 
and white English setter bitch, whelped March 27, 1882, by Te 
Stoddard’s Breeze Il. (Lathrop’s Dick—Ely’s Sylph) out of Dr. 
Stoddard’s Mag (Ely’s Breeze—Stoddard’s Flora), : 

Key. By Edwin F, Bishop, Buffalo, N. Y., for red Irish setter 
dog, whelped May 9, 1886, by Elcho (A.K!R. 295) out of Ino (A.K.R. 
3739) 


Toot. By J. L. Wyckoff, Perry, N. ¥., for black, white and tan 
foxhound hitch, whelped June 23, 1886, by Roderick ont of Spotty 
(Music—Sailor). . : 

Nellie. By White Mountain Kennels, Littleton, N. H., for brin- 
dle bull-terrier bitch, whelped Oct. 10, 1884, by Trip (Balif—Sall} 
out of Molly (Buchey—Old Bessie). = 

Glen Graphic. By Geo. W. Lovell, Middleboro, Mass., for black, 
white and ticked pointer dog, whelped June 16, 1886, by Graphic 
(A.K.R. 2411) out of Zitta (A.K-R. 1 


Monk. By J. E. Stryker, St. Paul finn., for imported red and — 
white St. Bernard does whelped June 25, 1886, by Barry I. out of 


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Shell. By H. B. D, Bruce, Ottawa, Ont,, for lemon and white 
Glare ber spatial dog, whelped Feb. p, 1884, by Ben out of Joan 
sb a ra Tit. By F. H. F, Mercer, Ottawa, Ont., for lemon and 
white Clumber spendiphase aeied Avg. 28, 1886, by Johnny (Ben— 
ee mnt - gS re are Jdv., New York, for liver and white 
‘am ble, w=. Gregory. 4 : 
scinten doz, whelped July 19, 188% by Bracket (Graphic, A.K.R. 
Bt11—Bloomo) ont of Lucia (A.K.R. 209). ? 
Lurtine, By Clifton Kennels, J cay, City, N. J., for liver and 
white pointer dog, whelped July 19, 1886, by Bracket (Graphic, 
A een) or iecrnols, Jersey City, N. J, for liver 
‘omm eC. ifton Ken spay 
and white pointer dow, whelped Aug. 3, 1886, by Graphic (A.K.R. 
innie. I 
Guillermo i, Sepoy and Princess Rhoda. By Thos. W. Mills 
Montreal, Can., for two white bulldogs and one bitch, whelped 
Nov. 12, 1886, y Guillermo (A,1X.R. 671) ont of Princess Ida (Byron 
— di 5 
TT Ronal Prince and Zanitta I. By S, A, Burnett, North Woburn, 
Mass., for liver and white pointer dog and bitch, whelped Aug. 14, 
1886, by Croxteth out of Van (Bang Bang—Zanitta I). 


BRED. 


¢=" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Belle—Oameron’s Racket. A. C, Krueger’s (Wrightsyille, Pa.) 
basket beagle bitch Belle (Dodge’s J, ack—Pigeon) to his Cameron’s 
Racket (Rally—Louise), Nov. 15. . < . 

Arly—Bannerman. Associated Fanciers’ (Philadelphia, Pa.) 
ees o to A. GC. Krueger’s Bannerman (Marchboy—Dew- 

rop), Oct, 15. ? 

ae eGameroiy Racket. A. McOurd’s (Columbia, Pa.) beagle 
bitch Fly to A. C, Krueger’s Cameron’s Racket (Rally—Louise), 


ct. 7, ’ ; 

Gricket—Cameron’s Racket. L, D. Sloan’s (Philadelphia, Pa.) 
beagle bitch Cricket (Bounce—Krueger’s Myrtle) to A. C, eger’s 
Cameron’s Racket (Rally—Louise), Oct, 1. _. 

Kitty—Bannerman, as. Richardson’s (Pittsburgh, Pa.) beagle 
bitch Kitty (Flute—Bunnie) to A. C. Krueger’s Bannerman (March- 
boy—Dewdrop), Sept. 30, } ; 

Pet—Cameron’s Racket. Chas, Richardson’s (Pittsburgh, Pa.) 
beagle bitch Pet (Racer—Vic) to A, C, Krueger’s Cameron’s Racket 
(Rally—Louise), Sept. 30. wire ‘ 

Vic—Bannerman. J, Annin, Jr.’s (Caledonia, N. Y.) beagle bitch 
Vic (Darwin—Lady) to A. C. Krueger’s Bannerman (Marchboy— 
Dewdrop), Sept. 15. ; 

Bonnie—Cameron'’s Racket. Mrs. C. BE. White's (Cleveland, 0.) 
beagle bitch Bonttie (Searcher—Mayhbelle) to A. O, Krueger’s Cam- 
eron’s Racket (Rally—Lonise), Sept. 10. j 

Maggie—Racer. A. 0. Krueger’s Wrightsville, Pa.) beagle bitch 
Maggie (Sport—Fanny) to his Racer (Rally—Lill), Aug. 12. 

Eruecger’s Myrtle—Cameron’s Racket. A, C, Krueger’s (Wrights- 
ville, Pa.) imported beagle bitch Krueger’s Myrtle (Minsfrel— 
Handmaid) to his Cameron’s Racket (Rally—Louise), Aug. 12. 

Blemton Gingerbread—Bacchanal. A, Belmont, Jr.’s (Hempstead, 
L. 1.) fox-terrier bitch Blemton Gingerbread (Spice—Blemton Ar- 
row) to his Bacchanail (The Belgravian—Bedlamite), Oct. 4. 

_ Margucrite—Bacchandl. A. Belmont, Jr.’s (Hempstead, L. I.) 
fox-terrier bitch Marguerite (Brockenhurst Spice—Daisy) to his 
Bacchanal (The Belgravian—Bedlamite), Oct. 18, 

Blemton Vie—Bacchanal. A. Belmont, Jr.’s (Hempstead, L. I.) 
fox-terrier bitch Blemton Vic (Jock—Verity) to his Bacchanal 
(The Belgravian—Bedlamite), Nov. 138. : 

Terra—Regent Vor. A. Belmont, Jr.’s (Hempstead, L, I.) fox- 
terrier bitch Terra (Decker—Vixen) to his Regent Vox (Tackler— 


Sandy Vic), Oct, 26 ‘ 
A, Belmont, Jr.’s (Hempstead, L. I.) fox-ter- 


Prolic—Bacchanat. : 
rier bitoh Frolic (Bufi—Jeopardy) to his Bacchanal (The Belgra- 
vian—Bedlamite), Noy. 5. é 

Vickey—Oameron's Racket. A. C. Krueger’s (W. Seer Pa.) 
pest ee Maa (Racer—Vic) to his Cameron’s Racket (Rally 
—Louise), Oct. 10. 

Hazel—Bacchanal. A. Belmont, Jr3s (Hempstead, L. I.) fox-ter- 
Tier bitch Hazel (Raby Tyrant—Fay IL.) to his Bacchanal (The Bel- 
gravian—Bedlamite), Sept. 23. f 

Eiilarney—Onief.. R. Q. Taylor's (Baltimore, Md,) red Irish setter 
ee (Rufus—Moll IL.) to M. Wenzel’s Chief (A.K.R. 

, Nov, 7 3 

Lasste—Ohief. W.H. Pierce’s (Peekskill, N. Y.) red Irish setter 

Biteh Laser (Glencho—Sweetheart) to M. Wenzel’s Chief (A.K.R. 
» Nov. 5. 

Little Neil—Count, C. A. Barnes’s (Boston, Mass.) bull-terrier 
bitch Little Nell (A.K.R. 2905) to Frank F. Dole’s Count (A,K.R. 
3178), Nov. 30. 

Jenny Lind—Buckellew. W. A. Coster’s (Flatbush, L, I.) Nie 
Saaee bee Jenny Lind (Rake—Fanny) to his Buckellew (A.K.R. 

+ Noy. 15. 

Swift—Marchboy I. Oscar Smith’s (Wilkesbarre, Pa.) beagle 
bitch Swift (Blue Boy—Fly) to W. F, Streeter’s Marchboy IL. 
(A. K.R. 2919), Nov. 24. ' , 

Dido—Marchboy If. W. #. Streeter’s (Lehigh Tannery, Pa.) 
beagle bitch Dido (Marchboy II.—Lizzie) to his Marchboy II, 
(A.K.LR. 2919), Oct. 7. ’ 

Daisy—Marchhoy IT. W-. EF. Streeter's (Lehigh Tannery, Pa.) 
Beagle. Buse Daisy (Foreman—Gip) to his Marchboy II, (A.K.R. 

ct. 18, 

Sweet Brier—Lord Palmer. W. T. Payne’s (New York) pointer 
bitch Sweet Brier (A.K.R. 2748) to Dr. H. H. Kane’s Lord Palmer 
(Donald 1.—Lady Bang), Nov. 16. / 

Lento—Rattler I1I. oodbrook Kennels’ (Baltimore, Md.) vee 
bite (Ringwood—Norah) to their Rattler III. (A.K.R, 2798), 

ov. 

Lady—Silwer. H. A. Waldon’s (Providence, R. I.) bull-terrier 
bitch Lady to Frank F. Dole’s Silver (Rebel—Lilly), Nov. 23. 

Temptation—Beaufort. Geo. McNeil’s ersey City, N. J.) pointer 
bitch Temptation (A.K.R. 1590) to C. H. Mason’s Beaufort, Nov. 22. 

Wacouta Countess—Carsair. Wacouta Kennels’ (St. Paul, Minn.) 
mastiff bitch Wacouta Countess (A.K.I<. 4261) to their Corsair, 


ov. ll. 

Lady Croxteth—Planet. B. F. Seitner’s (Dayton, O.) pointer bitch 
Lady Croxteth (formerly Actress, A. K.R. 1243) to his Planet. 

Spinaway T1.—Planet. B. F, Seitner’s (Dayton, 0.) pointer bitch 
Spinaway II. to his Planet. 

rowne—Obo-crit. N. V. Ketchum’s (Savannah, Ga.) cocker 
8 aniel bitch Brownie (A.K.&. 3072) to his Obo-crit (A.K.R. 4100), 

OV. =) 

Nancey—Count.. W.D. Holsapple’s (Hudson, N. Y.) bull-terrier 
bitch Nancey to Frank F. Dole’'s Count (A,K.R. 3178), Nov, 9, 

EKleine—Merchant Prince. Essex Kennels’ eee tee Mass.) St. 
Bernard bitch Kleine (A.K.R. 2644) to E. H. Moore’s Merchant 
Prince, Dec. 11. : 

Beriie—Lammany. Fred Bolleti’s (Brooklyn, N. Y.) pointer bitch 
Bertie (A. K.S.B. 2988) to F. R. Hitchcock's Tammany (Tory—Moon- 
stone), Oct. 17. ; 

Kent Queen—Robert le Diable. Clifton Kennels’ (Jersey_ City, 
N, J.) bitch pointer Queen to Highland Kennels’ Robert le Diable 
(Croxteth—Spinaway), Nov. 25. ' 

Killarney —Chiey. R. Q. Taylor’s (Baltimore, Md.) Irish setter 
Lee ilarney (Rufus—Moll IL.) to Max Wenzel’s Chief (Berkley 
—Duck), Noy. 7. E 

Yoube—Lim. Max Wenzel’s (Hoboken, N. J.) Irish setter bitch 
Yoube (Elcho—Rose) to his Tim (Biz—Hazel), Nov. 20. 

Lassie—Chief. W. H. Pierce’s (Peekskill, N. Y.) Irish setter bitch 
Taste Ione o—Sweetheart) to Max Menzel’s Chief (Berkley— 

uc. oy. 5. 

Jessie—Suil-a-Mor. John H, Dennehy’s (Charlestown, Mass.) im- 

orted Irish setter bitch Jessie (Redfern—HRed Beauty) to Joseph 

ayes’s Suil-a Mor (Claremont—imported Dido), Dec. 8. 

Myrtle—Rattler ITI. Woodbrook Kennels’ (Baltimore, Md.) im- 
Por ced beagle bitch Myrtle (Minstrel—Handmaid) to their Rattler 

IL. (A, K.R. 2798), Dec. 6. A 

Judy—Jack, White Mountain Kennels’ (Littleton, N. H.) bull- 
porrice Judy (Snap—Bettina) to their Jack (Victor—Blossom), 

et. 15. 


WHELPS. 
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Raby Belle. John E. Thayer’s (Lancaster, Maas.) fox-terrier 
bitch by Belle (A.K.R. 4112), Oct. 20, three dogs, by his Raby 
Jack (A.K.R. 3808). ¢ 

Jaunty. Jobn E. Thayer's (Lancaster, Mass.) fox-terrier bitch 
jaunty (A.K.R. 2696), Nov. 11, five dogs, by his Raby Jack (A.K.R. 


Shame. John E, Thayer's (Lancaster, Mass.) fox-terrier bitch 
pes ean 2700), Sept. 10, four (three dogs), by his Mixture 
‘ Countess Zina. John E. Thayer's hie ney ark Mass.) deerhound 
bitch Countess Zina (A.K.R, 4031), Oct, 23, four (two dogs), by his 
Bran (A.K.R. 2612) 


KR. 411), 
Belgrave Primrose (A.K.R. 3801). — 
R } Suse, nae E. Thayer's (Lancaster, Mass.) fox-terrier 


Raby 


eC hlCU 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


bitch Rahy Susie (A.E.R. 4113), Oct. 19, five (two dogs), by his Mix- 


ture (A.K.R. 2697). ; J ; 
Krueger’s Myrtle. A. C. Krueger’s (Wrightsville, Pa.) imported 


beagle bitch Krueger’s Myrtle (Minstrel—Handmaid), Oct, 13, three 
(two dogs), by his Cameron’s Racket (Rally—Louise). 


Maggie. ‘A: C. Krueger's (Wrightsville, Pa.) beagle bitch Maggie 
apt anny); Oct. 11, four (two dogs), by his Racer (Rally— 


Queen. A. C. Krueger's (W: rhe Pa.) beagle bitch Queen 
(igtor suey), Aug. 12, seven (five dogs), by his Cameron's Racket 

ally—Louise), 

Excellence. A.C, Krueger's (Wrightsville, Pa.) beagle bitch Ex- 
cellence (Bannerman—Rena), June 29, four (two dogs), by his Ban- 
nerman (Marehboy—Dewdrop). (i 

Safety. A. Belmont, Jr.’s (Hempstead, L. 1.) fox-terrier bitch 
Safety (Darkie—Dulcie), Noy. 1, three (two dogs), by his Bacchanal 
(The Belgravyian—Bedlamite). _ _ 4 

Blemton Thyme, Clarence Rathbone’s (Albany, N. Y.) fox-terrier 
bitch Blemton Thyme (Spice—Blemton Arrow), Nov. 3, four (three 
dogs), by A. Belmont, Jr.’s, Bacchanal (The Belgravian—Bedlam- 


ite), 

Blemton Lilly. Clarence Rathbone’s (Albany, N. Y.) fox-terrier 
bitch Blemton Lilly (A.K.R. 3453), Nov. 15, tour (one dog), by A, 
Belmont, Jr.’s, Regent Vox (A.K.R. 3477). ' ’ 

Princess Ida. T. W. Mills’s (Montreal, Can.) bull bitch Princess 
Ida (Byron [1.—Rhodora), Noy, 12, six (three dogs), by his Guil- 
lermo (Moses—Juno). . é : 

Marcella, Chautauqua Kennels’ (Sheridan, N. Y.) English setter 
bitch Marcella (Prince Phoebus—Stella), Noy, 19, six (three dogs), 
by their Ted Llewellin (A. K.R, 599), : 

Lizzie. W. F. Streeter’s (Lehigh Tannery, Pa.) beagle bitch 
Lizzie (Ringwood—Norah), Oct. 28, four (three dogs), by his March- 
boy IL. (A.K.R. 2919), ; 

Lotta. Forest City. Kennels’ (Portland, Me.) St. Bernard bitch 
Lotta (A.K.R. 933), Sept. 25, nine (three dogs), by their Laurian 
(A.K.R. 4074). , 

Rhea. American Cocker Kennels’ (Camden, N. J.) cocker spaniel 
bitch Rhea (McBeth’s Doctor—Tuppence), Nov. 24, seven (five 
dogs), by their Doc (A.IX.R. 3795). : 

Jennie ITI. A, Wallace’s (Waterbury, Conn.) English setter 
bitch Jennie III. (Foreman—Jennie), Nov. 20, eight (four dogs), by 
Count Noble. - , 

Zoe. BE. M, Crouch’s (Thomaston, Conn.) pointer bitch Zoe 
(A.K.R. 1444), Nov. 26 and 27, thirteen (eight dogs), by Dr. Gaod- 
win’s Dash (Sensation—White’s Grace), ; 

Juno. Forest City Kennels’ (Portland, Me.) pug bitch Juno 
(A.KK.R. 406), Nov. 12, seven (two dogs), by, their Sam (A.K.A, 4064). 

Queen L, Ben Lurch’s (Newark, N. J.) Irish setter bitch Queen 
a Cees Nov. 2%, eleven (ei eht dogs), by Max Wenzel's Chief 
: Doris. S.R. Hemingway’s (New Haven, Conn,) cocker spaniel 
eee citiee (A, KR. 2787), Nov. 4, four (three dogs), by J. P-Willey’s 

0 II. 


SALES, 
=" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Parth, Mercia, Brus and jive Bras—Mercia whelps, Deerhounds, 
by Edward Kelly, New York, to John E. Thayer, Boston, Mass. 

Mac. Black cocker spaniel dog, Wwhelped July 18, 1886, by Black 
Pete out of Onyx (A.K.R. 3175), by F. L. Weston, Boston, Mass., to 
R. M. Kirtland, Beachmont, Mass. ‘ 

Twinkle. Dark red Irish setter dog, whelped May 9, 1886, by 
Glencho out of Inc (A.K.R. 3789), by F. i. Weston, Boston, Mass., 
to A. N, Henry, West Gardner, Mass. 

Kibo. Dark red Irish setter dog,whelped May 9, 1886, by Glencho 
ont of Ino (A.K.R, 3789), by F. L. Weston, Boston, Mass., to W-. A. 

} Stewart, Cambridge, Mass, : 

Kerry, Dark red Irish setter dog,whelped May 9, 1886, by Glenclhio 
out of Ino (A,K,R. 3789), by F. L. Weston, Boston, Mass., to Hdwin 
F. Bishop, Buffalo, N.Y. ; t, 

Ino. Dark red Irish setter biteh, whelped June 7, 1884 (A.K.R. 
Sh by F. L. Weston, Boston, Mass,, to Dr, E, CO, Page, Medford, 

ass. 

* Dash. Black and tan Gordon setter dog, age not given, by Dash 
out of Zeaulah, by C. T. Brownell, New Bedford, Mass., to W. 
Pfeiffer & Co., New York. 

Duchess. Beagle bitch, whelped March 28, 1886, by Range out of 
Polly, by A. C. Krueger, Wrightsville, Pa., to E. D. Sappington, 
Arrow Rock, Mo. 

Bannerman Ii, White and lemon beagle dog, whelped Jan. 23, 
1886, by Bannerman out of Queen, by A. C. Krueger, Wrightsyille, 
Pa., to E. D. Sappington. Arrow Rock, Mo. 

Phill, White, black and tan beagle dog, whelped March 28, 1856, 
by Range out of Polly, by A. C,, Krueger, Wrightsville, Pa., to B, 
E. Jacobs, same place, 

Glen. White, black and tan beagle dog, whelped Aug. 5, 1885, by 
Cornet out of Solo, by A. C, Krueger, Wrightsville, Pa.,to Samuel 
Huntington, Plainfield, N. J, f 

Glenmar 11,—Well IT. whelps, Red Irish setters,whelped June 30, 
1886, by Onota Kennels, Pittsfield, Mass. a dog to Samuel Dows, 
Lanesboro, Mass.; a bitch to Samuel Laughlin, Wheeling, W. Va., 
and one each to J. Manchester Hynes, Augusta, Me., and Wm, 
Mahanna, Lenox, Mass. . 4 

Glencho—ino (A.K.R. 3789) whelps. Dark red Irish setter dogs, 
whelped May 9, 1886, by F, L. Weston, Boston, Mass., one each to 
J. L. Blackmer, Medford, Mass,; C. H, Chandler, Cambridgeport, 
Mass., and A, N. Henry, West Gardner, Mass. _ 

Bang Bang—Zanette whelp. Lemon and white pointer bitch, 
whelped April 10, 1886, by W. F. Tedd, Portland, Me., to Robt. M. 
Hutchings, Galveston, Tex. y a 

Chieftain—Thora whelp. Red smut deerhound dog,whelped June 
9, 1886, by John E. Thayer, Lancaster, Mass., to Dr. A. G. Stoddard, 
Beaver Falls, Minn. 

Cameron's Racket—Queen whelps, Beagles, whelped Aug. 12, 1886, 
by A. C. Krueger, Wrightsville, Pa., three dogs and two bitches 
to F. Hibel, Lancaster, Pa. _ : 

Rake If, Lemon and white Clumber spaniel dog, whelped Oct, 
2, 1886, by Johnny out of Nell I1., by FP. H, F. Mercer, Ottowa, Ont., 
to J. D. &. Cross, same place. : i 

Birdo. Red Irish setter dog, age and pedigree not given, by A. 
E. Smith, High Point, N. C., to W. H. Pierce, Peekskill, N. Y. 

Keystone. Black, whiteand tan ip ee setter dog,whelped June 
27, 1885, by Gladstone out of Sue, by P. H. & D, Bryson, Memphis, 
Tenn,, to C. Fred Crawford, Pawtucket, R. I. 

Belia. Ulmer bitch, whelped June 20, 1886, by Cesar out of Lady 
Gray, by Wolverine Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., to A, Zimmer- 
man, St. Louis, Mo. ‘ 

Brother. Stone fawn mastiff dog, whelped Aug. 22, 1884, by Dud- 
ley’s Danger out of Dido I., by Wm. W. Silvey, Philadelphia, Pa., 
to Thos. 8S. Armstrong, Camden, N. J._ 

Jaunty. White, black and tan markings fox-terrier doz,whelped 
Dec. 4, 1884, by Beechwood Jack out ot Violet, by Wm. W. Silvey, 
Philadelphia, Pa., to Walter Penrose, same place. 

Sting. White English terrier dog, age not given, by Hornet II. 
a of a by Wim. W. Silvey, Philadelphia, Pa., to Thos. Nash, 

icago , 

Duke. * White and tan beagle dog, heed December, 1884, by 
Ws W. Silvey, Philadelphia, Pa., to Chas. Smith, Plainfield, 
eae Fawn and white Italian greyhound dog, whelped July 

19, 1886, by Tip out of Nellie, by H. C. Burdick, Springfield, Mass., 
to C. C. Lake, Chicago, I. 

Clipper. Light fawn pug dog, whelped May 17, 1686, by Jumbo 
Ou of Deraby H.C, Burdick, Springfield, Mass., to E, H. Joslin, 

eene, N. A. 

Frolic. Fawn pug dog, whelped Aug. 25, 1886, by Silver Shoe out 
eS pestis by H. C. Burdick, Springiteld, Mass., to J. H. Munson, 

t. Paul, Minn. 

Daisy. Maltese Italian greyhound bitch, whelped June 10, 1884, 
by Duke out of Naughty, by H. C, Burdick, Springfield, Mass., to 
8. I. Mayer, New York city. : ) 

Lady Tarquin. White bull-terrier bitch, age not given, by Tar- 

uin out of Luce, by Frank F. Dole, Philadelphia, Pa., to Paul 
lagstone, New Haven, Conn. 

Boy. White bull-terrier dog, whelped Sept. 16, 1886, by Count out 
“e Soe EN by Frank F, Dole, Philadelphia, Pa,, to C. A. Walsh, 

ew York. 

Rex. White bull-terrier dog, whelped Sept. 16, 1886, by Count 
out of Bertha, by Frank F. Dole, Philadelphia, Pa., to Leo Brer- 
sacher, Detroit, Mich. i 

Loujisette. Tri-color basset hound bitch, whelped May 3, 1886, by 
Nemours (A.K.R. 870) out of Fleur de Lis (A.K.R. 2587), by Associ- 
ated Fanciers, Philadelphia, Pa., to R. L. Hart, Fern Rock, Pa, 

Magnolia. Black, white and tan setter bitch, age not given, by 
Leicester out of Sanborn's Nell, by Geo. D, Conner, Battle Creek, 
Mich., to Associated Fanciers, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Dash. Liver and white pointer dog, whelped July 24, 1885, by 
Robin Adair (A.K.R. 2030) out of Daisy Bravo (A.K.R. 562), by Geo. 
ee ey aa we Baltimore, Md., to Associated Fanciers, Phila- 

elphia, Pa. ; : P 

Johnny TJ. Lemon and white Clumber spaniel dog,whelped Oct. 
2, 1886. Lee ohnny out of Nell IU, by F. BH. F. Mercer, Ottawa, Ont., 
ae Black ot See eee tia Moa emaicinse Fal 14, 1886, by Ned 

Thioe. cocker spaniel bitch, whelpe S6, 8 
Obo out of Sparkle, by A. P. Ritchine Roxbury, mes to Mrs. J. 
G, Paine, Boston, Mass. i 


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Zulu. Mastiff dog, 5mos. old, by Boss out of Venus IV., by Green 
Mountain Kennels to C. R. Allen, Fair Hayen, Vt. 

Sweet Brier. Lemon and white pointer bitch, whelped Decem- 
ber, 1884, by Pete out of Bella, by A. Clinton Wilmerding, New 
York, to W. T, Payne, New York. 

Frisk. Black and tan beagle dog, whelped. March 20, 1885, by 
Rallywood out of Beauty, by W. F. Streeter, Lehigh Tannery, Pz... 
to Tunkhannock Band Fair, Tunkhannock, Pa. 

Fannie G. Imported black and tan Gordon setter bitch, age not 

iven, by C. H. Gilchrist, Charlestown, Mass., to J. Bardwell, 

veritt, Mass. ' 

Rifle, Black cocker spaniel dog, whelped March 24, 1886, by Obo 
IL. (A.K.R, 452) out_ of Darkie (A.IK.R. 250), by P. Cullen, Salmon 
Falls, N. H., to S. T. Thayer, New Haven, Conn. 

Tost. Black, white and.tan foxhound bitch, whelped June 23, 
1886, by Roderick ont of Spotty, by H. E. Cook, Hillsdale, Mich,, to 
J.L Wyckoff, Perry, N. Y. 

Moarchboy 1.—Lizzie whelp. Black, white and tan beagle dog, 
whelped Oct. 28, 1886, by W. F. Streeter, Lehigh Tannery, Pa., to 
J.C. Tranger, Revere, Pa. 

Black Pete (A.K.R. 3071)—Bessie C. (A.K.R, 3445) whelp. Black 
cocker spaniel bitch, whelped July 20, 1886, by P. Cullen, Salmon 
Falls, N. H., to Wm. M. Brisben, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Black Pete (A.K.R.307)—Bijou whelp. Black cocker spaniel dog, 
whelped July 12, 1886, by P. Cullen, Salmon Falls, N. H., to Wm. M, 
Brisben, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Obo i I. ite ag Es esgteiniae | ene ee Cee. Seine Pole 
spaniel dog, whelped Sept. 9, 6, b . Cullen, Salmon Falls, 
N. H,, fo John £. Weston. Utica, N.'Y.- : 

Rattler JIT.—Betty wheip. White, black and tan beagle bitch, 
whelped Sept. 27, 1886, by Woodbrook Kennels, Baltimore, Md., to 
S$. W. Taylor, same place. 

Bertie. Lemon and white pointer bitch,whelped Jan. 10, 1882, by 
Rab out Bellona, by Richard B. Smith, Raton, New Mexico, ta 
Fred Bollett, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Gloster. Black, White and tan English setter dog, 2yrs. old, by 
Dashing Rover out of Trinket, by Edward Dexter, Boston, Mass., 
to Jas. L. Breese, New York. Price $550. 

_Kieine. Brindle, white markings, St. Bernard bitch, whelped 
November, 1584 (A.K.R. 2644), by Geo. Q, Dow, North Epping, N. H., 
to Hssex Kennels, Andover, Mass. 

_ Bessie, Gray mastiff bitch, whelped June 15, 1885 (A.K.R. 4256), 
by Beech Grove Farm Kennels, Beech Grove, Ind,, to G. L, Foskett 
& Co., Winsted, Conn, 

Sir Charles: St, Bernard dog, age and pedigree not given, by W-. 
W. Tucker, New York, to Progressive Kennels, Flatbush, N, Y. 

Duchess of Leeds, St. Bernard bitch (in whelp to Plinlimmon), 
by_W, W. Tucker, New York. 

Middleton, Black and white greyhound dog, whelped Oct. 16, 
1886, by Memnon out of Stealing Away, by Terra Cotta Kennels, 
Toronto, Can., to O. Hendry, Simcoe, 0. 

Modjeska. White, black head, sreyhound bitch, whelped Oct. 16, 
1886, by Memnon out of Stealing Away, by Terra Cotta Kennels, 
Toronto, Can., to J. McFarren, same place. 

Victor Lea, Victor Joseph and Fiova If, Smooth-coated St, Ber- 
Bernards, haye been bought by W. W. Tucker, New York, 

Black Dick, Black cocker spaniel deg, whelped July 7, 1886, by 
Black Jack out of Dove, by Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., 
to Miss Kate Mably, same place. 

Souvenir. Liverand white ticked pointer bitch, whelped July 
1886, by King Bow out of Sue, by Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, 
Mich., to John F, Campbell, Dayton, O. 

Darkness, Black cecker spaniel bitch, whelped July 20, 1886, by 
Black Pete out of Bessie C., by P. Cullen, Salmon Falls, N. H., to 
Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich. 

Black Obo. Black cocker spaniel dog, whelped Sept. 9. 1886, by 
Obo TI. out of Darkie, by P. Cullen, Salmon Falls, N. H., to Detroit 
Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich, 

Bours Beauty. Liver and white ticked pointer bitch; whelped 
Dec. 17, 1885, by King Bow out of Sue, by Detroit Kennel Club, De- 
troit, Mich.. to Capt. Jerry Cockrell, Memphis, Tenn. 

Towmetie. Lemon and white ticked pointer bitch, whelped Juiy 
18, 1886, by Kine Bow out of Sue, by Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, 
Mich,, to E, V. Hale, Cleveland, O. 

Mora. Orange and white St, Bernard bitch, whelped October, 
1886, by Merchant Prince out of Nun, by Chequasset Kennels, Lan- 
caster, Mass., fo Hssex Kennels, Andover, Mass. 

Marquis. Orange and white St. Bernard dog, whelped October, 
1886, by Merchant Prince ont of Nun, by Chequasset Kennels, Lan- 
caster, Mass., to Essex Kennels, Andover, Mass. 

Apollona, Golden brindle, white markings, St. Bernard bitch, 
whelped July, 1886, by Apollo out of Brunhilde, by Chequasset 
Eennels, Lancaster, Mass., to Essex Kennels, Andover, Mass. 

Jack Shepard—Flora whelp. Black and tan shepherd bitch, 
whelped Aug, 25, 1886, by Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., to 
E. McKenzie, same place. 

King Bow—Sueé wielp. Liver and white ticked pointer dog, 
whelped July 18, 1886, by Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., to 
oo ea eos Van Wert, QO. 

ondie—Jipsey whelp. Golden fawn greyhound dog, whelped 
Aug, 30, 1886, by Detroit Kennel Chib, Detroit, Mich., to D C. 
Seales, Nashville, Tenn. 

Bessie.— Boston, Mass., Nov. 29.—Editor Forest and Stream: I 
noticed in Sales, Noy. 25, that J. Tenny, Haverhill, Mass., has sold 
a black and white setter bitch Bessie (Mingo—Fausta TI.) to H. L. 
Tibbals, Port Townsend, W. T. I know there were only two 
bitches of this breeding, one black and white, now owned by the 
owner of Mingo, the other lemon and white, owned at Hillsdale, 
Mich. Ishould like to have Mr. Tenny state what authority he 
has for claiming the above pedigree.—J. W. BROWN. 

IMPORTATIONS. 

_ Clifton Maid. The Associated Fanciers, Philadelphia, Pa., have 
imported from J. J. Steward, Clifton, Eng,, the collie bitch Clifton 
Maid (The Squire—Jean). She is said, next to the phenomenal 
Pitch Dark, tohaye been the best collie bitch in Hngland, and is 
unquestionably the most expensive bit of collie flesh in America 
to-day. She has been shown five times, has won five first prizes, 
three ane prizes (Pitch Dark beating her), and a Collie Club 
eup.—X. 

Ciifton. Beauty. Fawn mastiff bitch, whelped February, 1886 
(Prince Imperial—Peaultina), by R. J, Aston, Orlando, Fla., from 
Miss Walker, Clifton, Bristol, Eng. 


DEATHS. 
Lady May. White, black and tan beagle bitch (Rattler II, 


A.K.R. 2798—imported Myrtle), owned by Woodbrook Kennels. 
Baltimore, Md.; distemper. ’ 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT, 


ES No Notice Taken of Ancnymous Correspondents. 
_ E. L., Bordentown, N. J.—I have three terrier puppies; their hair 
is coming off in spots. Can you tell me what will stop it? Ans. 
Give the puppies two drops of Fowler's solution of arsenic three 
times daily in the food. 

F. W, F., Albany, N. ¥,—I haye a Great Dane dog, one year old. 
His eyes are continually running, and he cannot look ata bright 
light and is constantly scratching them with his paws. Will you 
please let me know what is the matter with him and how I shall 
cure him? Last spring when but four months old and for two 
months after he was with me in the woods of Florida and Georgia, 
and during that time I was obliged to feed him principally on 
crackers and salt pork, and he drank a good deal of syamp water. 
It stunted him so that he is now only about 25in. high. I have a 
Great Dane bitch not stunted. Will you please tell me if the bitch 
has pups by the dog will they be smaller than they would be if he 
was full size? Ans. 1. Bathe the eyes with a solution of sulpho car- 
bolate of zinc, two grains to the ounce of water. Give two grains 
of reduced iron in a pill morning and eyening; conceal the pill in 
a bit of meat. Put five drops of Fowler’s solution of arsenic in the 
ee oni evening. 2. The puppies will be full size, we should 

ink. 


A MATTER OF OPINION. 


While away from home I have missed the weekly visits of 
FOREST AND STREAM more than I supposed it possible to 
miss any one publication, To the tired worker or the man 
harassed with business cares, a couple of hours spent each 
week in the perusal of FOREST AND STREAM will prove a 
better tonic than any physician can prescribe. And if every 
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plane occupied by FOREST AND STREAM, coming generations 
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ExtTrRACT of a letter received by the U. S. Cartridge Co. of Low- 
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Rifle and Crap Shooting. 


RANGE AND GALLERY. 


THE CALIFORNIA RIFLE ASSOCIATION. 


QAX FRANCISCO, Dec. 5.—The fall meeting of the California 
kD Rifle Association at Shell Mound Park to-day was fairly sue- 
cesstul considering the weather. There was nosunlight whatever, 
anda heavy mist rendered the day additionally dark and hazy. 
The shooting was, of course, considerably below the average, and 
the trophy was won by 1d points less than eyer before. The 
attendance was rather small. The matches occurred in the fol- 
lowing order: i 

Direetor’s match, open to the directors of the California Rifle 
Association; distance, 20Uyds., with any military rifle under the 
Tules; seyen rounds; prize, asilyer enameled medal, to be returned 
to the California Rifle Association at the next meeting. The 
match resulted as follows: Major EH. G. Sprowl 31, Major J. F. 
Klose 30, Bere caZib A. J. Ruddick 80, Sergeant Charles Nash 29, 
Captain H. T. Sime 29. ¥ 

iamond team match, open to teams of six representatives from 
any military company, field and staff in the country, board of 
officers, police department or rifle club now in existence, with 
Springfield rifie at 200 and 500yds., rounds seven, at each distance. 
First prize, a HORAy presented by Gen. W. H. Dimond, to become 
the property of the team winning it three times at regular meet- 
ings oftheC R.A. 

olice team—W. Bixby (200yds.) 31, (500yds.) $2, total 63; A. T. 
Bield 31 and 32, fotal 63; Chas. Nash 80 and 82, total 62; George 
Gano 30 and 29, total 69; J. P. McCarthy 28 and 29, total 57; George 
Whitman 28 and 22, total 50. Grand total, 354. 

National’s Shooting Club—J. EB. Klein (200yds.) 31,/500yds.) 35, total 
60; E. E. Hovey 29 and_ 31, total 60; A. Johnston 31 and 28, total 59; 
T. KE. Carson 3l and 27, total 58; P, M. Diers 29 and 27, total 66; O. 
H. Wiscott 28 and 27, total 55. Grand total, 348. 

The police team won the match and keep the trophy, haying won 
it twice before. The police beat the Nationals by Creedmoor rule. 

Siebe team match, open to teams of six representatives from 
any company of the national guard or police department who have 
never made more than 70 per cent. in any California rifle associa- 
tion company team matches since Jan.1, 1884. Rounds 7, with 
Springfield rifles, at 200yds. Prize, a trophy, given by Captain 
Ludwig Siebe, retired, National Guard of California: A. J. Mc- 
Grath 24, W. T. Scott 23,T. F. Connolly 21, A, Williams 21. Wm. 
Bingle 20, H. B. Alford 17; total 126, 

National Guard team match, open to teams of 12 active members 
from any company of the National Guard of California; distance 
200yds., rounds 7, with Springfield rifle; prize, a trophy given to 
the California Rifle Association and to become the property of 
the company winning it: Company C. First Infantry Regiment— 
C, L, Lodse 33, C. F. Waltham 31, A. P. Raye 80, J. B. Klein 80, T. 
E. Carson 29, EH. N. Snook 20, A, J. Ruddock 28, C. Meyer 28, Julius 
Klein 28, O. H. Mescott 27, M. J. McGrath 26. A. J. Mullen 24; total 
343. Company G, First Infantry Regiment—E. Hovey 32, S. J. 
Pembroke 81, A. tohnson 31, J. F. Norton 30, P. M. Diers 29, R. 
Palm 28, W. 1. Brown 28, George BE. Baldwin 26, C. L. Tilden 26, P. 
EK, Vandor 25, J. A. Bowers 24, William Sumner 17; total 327. Gom-= 
pany © accordingly won the match by 16 points. 

Kohler consolation match, open to all competitors who have no 
record exceeding 70 per_cent. at the meetings of the California 
Rifle Association since Jan. 4, 1884; distance 200yds., 5 shots with 
any military rifle under the rules: Williams 23, Pendleton 22, W. 
D, Seott 21, Alford 20, Rainsbury 20, 

C. R. A. champion medal, open to all members of the association, 
the national guard of California, army and navy, or police depart- 
ment. Entries unlimited. Rounds 10, with any military rifie 
under the rules. Distance 200yds.: A. Johnson 47, J. E. Klein 46. 
A. T, Fields 46, Ed. Hovey 45, W. Bixby 45, Chas. Nash 44, 

Wanternia Powder Works medal, open to all members of the as- 
sociatiun, national guard of California, army and navy. Distance 
200 and S00yds., 7 shots at each distance, with any military rifle 
under the rules. To become the property of the marksman win- 
ning it three times at regular meetings of the California Rifle As- 
sociation; A. Johnson, 200vds., 33; 500yds., 33: total, 66. W. Bixby 
30 and 33, total, 68. Capt. J. E. Klein 30 and 31; total, 61. A. T. 
Fields 31'and 30 total 61. 

Ring target, open to all comers, distance 200yds., with any mili- 
tary rifle under the rules, viz.: the Springfield, and Sharps-Bur- 
chard rifles, rounds two, entries unlimited; 9 cash prizes: A. John- 
son 21, C. T. Waltham 21, Pendleton 21, Field 21. L. Barrere 20, 
Sprowl 20, John Klein 18, Bixby 18, The match was awarded to 

ohnson, 

Centennial trophy team match, open to teams of 10 representa- 
tives from any regiment or battalion of the National Guard of 
California, distance 200_and 500yds., rounds 7 at each distance, 
with Springfield rifles. Prize, the silver trophy presented to the 
Association by the city of San Francisco in 1876, and won by the 
First Infantry Regiment, National Guard of California, in compe- 
tition for six years previous to and including 1882. To become the 
property of the regiment or battalion winning it five times at reg- 
ular meetings of the California Rifle Association, commencing in 
1882. First Infantry Regiment Team—O. LL. Lodds, 61, C. PF. Wai- 
tham 60, P.M. Diers 59, T. E. Carson, 59, O. H. Wescott 59, A. P. 
Raye 58, Julius Klein 56,C. Meyers 54, E. F. Snook 53, A. S. Bud- 
dick 50: total 568. 

Pistol trophy match, open to teams of four men from any com- 
pany, National Guard of California, Police Departmen, Signal 
Corns or Pistol Club. Distance, 80yds, with Smith & Wesson 45- 
caliber revolvers. Prize, a trophy given by Captain H. T. Sime, 
Company A, Second Artillery Regiment, National Guard of Cali- 
fornia. Company A, Second Artillery, Team 1—Sergt. Nlliott 48, 
Sergt. D’Arcy 48, Capt. Sime 47, Sergt. Cummings 47; total. 190, 
Gompany A, Second Artillery, Team 2—Pyt. A. Smith 49, Pvt, 
McVicker 44, Pyt. H. Smith 44, Pvt. Wickenhauser 43; total, 180. 
National’s Shooting Club—J. EB. Klein 49, E. Hovey 48, A. Johnson 
47, 'T, E. Carson 42; total, 186. Police Team—Gano 48, A. T. Field 
46, McCarty 44, Whitman 44; total, 182. 


BOSTON, Dec. 11.—The fine weather occasioned a good attend- 
ance at thematches at Walnut Hill to-day. Following are the 
best scores made during the week: 

Decimal Off-Hand atach: 
Neo 


diktrancis sb (mile; Al 2.8. 999 6 9 9 9 10—86 
SMB OTE Va PAS. 6 ex's ote ones meere he 810 9 9 7 610 810 9—86 
YAU SEINE ILO HAT mons. s PO ia ent ed 8 8 9 9 6 91010 9 6—S4 
TE CT GST TS AV ef see Oop eet see Seed era aoe | 9 8 6 8 91010 °8 % 7—82 
OVVankne OMe Wat (anin)) ees ye cay 810 6 810 710 7 7 982 
itt Poy] DM Dei gS So ae coats eae Re, 1030 9 8 8 6 8 7 510—81 
SASH TACK ehh, Asse axueers eens eae 6 810 7 9 9 8 610 6—79 
R Davis, C..... iytch d.89e4 5 tala gas face 6 810 8310 7 7 5 7 10—78 
VERE EI ee ASN ND e scien: aah eae 7935 6 510 910 8 8—i 
TION et eee oly IM OP ore phic etoe le 478 9 8 7 7 7 T 6-72 
PEP WVabhin Stony). nor beens, cot cy eee: 4410 6 710 6 7 4 9-67 
Rest Match. 
TAT sug wie ss sgepmy seis ks ae ... #10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—99 
PASE CT Me eid dite dich pene eee 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—99 
CY APR IE eee os a eg apse otal 10101010 910 9 9 9 9—95 
Pood GEL EN DY Wd 10,11 SES Sa pest acte ee Ry oe 9101010 9 8 9 910 10—94 


The o00yds. military match is discontinued until further notice. 
Those who have partially filled in the match will have an oppor- 
tunity to complete their scores early in the coming season. The 
victory, meda) rest match has been withdrawn, but it is probable 
that with the commencement of the new year another similar 
mateli will open, to continne during the year, The team match 
committes of the Massachusetts Rifle Association is contemplating 
sending an acceptance to the conditions of the Bullard Arms Com- 
pany’s match, and entering a team of ten men to compete for the 
prizes offered. 


SARATOGA, Dec. 4.—At the last three meetings of the Rifle 
Club, held Friday, Noy. 19, Thursday, Nov. 2h, and Thursday, Dec. 
2, 1886, the appended scores were made on the Massachusetts 
target, at 200yds. off-hand. Allscores shot between Friday, Oct. 
8, 1887, and the last Thursday in January, 1887, apply on the White 
and Levengston handicap prizes; 


HiROROGbeny Nin ince eeoe tose eee 121i 911 9 11 I 12 12 11-109 
RYVAISET Gai tonya ib thes wists eee bane 12 81211 8 8101210 8—i00 
HM hevengston, Jr...-......0..622-- 9121011 911101010 7— 99 
Aare Mat ehel las esate oe 10 9111010101210 8 8 98 
Geo Downing,.......:.: SPA eS 810 8101011 7 10 10 10— 94 
W Meehatie in. snc. Nee e CG LT 12 6 9 7 6 9-89 

HOSOI ast ewe Laser penne ree 9 71110 6 810 6 711— 8 
AMESD EL AUD Leet eas dnn andthe wil 3 £4 71012 4 9 10— 82 
De REGILGIS pee) atten en) eerie, 77 8 8 7 471 8 912— 51 


BOY MARKSMAN WANTED.—New York, Dec. 9.—Hditor 
Forest and Stream: I, William Smith, better known as Buffalo 
Bill, Jr., will shoot any boy at the age of 16 to 18 years, a rifle 
maich from 90ft. to 200yds. _Gan be seen at Zettler's'rifle gallery, 
207 Bowery, New York.” I will shoot a match with any boy for the 
championship of New York for any suitable trephy.— FALO 

? 


SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 28.—A large number of marksmen con- 


gregated at Shell Mound Park to-day, the occasion being the 
regular monthly shooting of the National Shooting Club and the 
match shoot of a team composed of fifteen members of the Na- 
tionals and a like number of the Nevada Rifle Club, both to shoot 
on their own range. The Nevada team was to shoot to-day at 
Carson City and the team from the Nationals shot at Sheil Mound. 
This match hung fire for a long time under some misunderstand- 
ing, until finally the date was fixed for to-day. George C, Thaxter 
attended to the Neyada Club's interests at Shell Mound and_the 
Nationals had a party superintending the shooting at Carson City. 
Following is the score made by the Nationals: 


Kd Hoyey....... ...5556454554—47 A P Raye...... +12 D44344d444—4() 
A Johnson.......... 454554555547 A Waltham....... Adda ddd d 40) 


PM Diers........ . 455455554446 O H Westcott...... 4442544454—40 
Captain J E Klein..4544554455—45 MJ MacGrath..... 4453434444 —89 
T E Carson.... .... 4554545451—45 A J Ruddock ...... 234444454438 
Ce yeroee ss fbb Afddd4htd5—42 C Nolte........ .... 5444493443—58 
S J Pembroke....,.. 454544 idd4—42 CO Petry..........- ~ 843434454438 


Charles A Lods,,, ..4434454454—41 as 
Following are the prize winners and scores made in the regular 
monthly medal shoot of the National Shooting Club: 
Champion Class. 


2 s. HO0yds. 
JAN GISOHE sacl iter cbse ota age §b4d455545—465, n44665514—48—94 
O H Wescott....- eS Fen ye. Add ddd dd —49 Addah4445—47—89 
RR Carstahae. Seer ie Ser er eee ee 4554445545—45 635444444519 87 
First Class. 

SJ Pembroke........0.0..... .... Add 4g 5d 3d—4] §454545545—46—87 
Gaevers 2) roe sy Se MEE 4544454445 —43 4445595444 —44 87 
Second Class. 

OINole> see Sse Wee ei cchoo a 54444323443—38 5288444555—40—78 
WEASMOCO MAPROREE EE KER. uccin AAAAAISR? BT 4533558335—39—76 
Third Olass. 

PeeVanidors 2O0vds:. .- , +... seeseen ee luk 3836345 4 4 4 3 4-39 
GOWNBEtE Ys POD VOR ik paces keene ateuas 343543 44 5 4 4-38 
EH Kennedy, 200yd8. 6... -. sien 38583823 44 4 5 3-84 

Fourth Class. 
HH Nulls, 200yds..... 00 cie teste cce es 334443 3 3 38 4-34 


VIRGINIA CITY, Nev., Nov. 28.—Col. E. D. Boyle received a 
letter early in the present month from the National Shooting Club 
of San Francisco, composed of Companies © and G, Virst Regi- 
ment California National Guard, challenging the Nevada Rifle 
Association of this city to shoot a friendly match with 15 men 
selected from each team, at the 200yds. target, each shooting over 
their own range, the result to be announced by telegraph. The 
challenge was accepted and the contest took place to-day, result- 
ing in a decisive victory for the Rifles, who made a total score of 
640 points, against 629 made by theiropponents. Following are the 
indiyideal scores made by the members of the Nevada Rifle Asso- 
ciation team: 


& Stocker..........5555545554 48 W Vardy...,......- 4544445455—42 
Ji Taaitys 2 fees ae 4555443354—42 


SH Gillis. vena: 445454545545 
J Spargo. .. +. 455544554445 
J E Wratten «445644445 44 
S Ournow .. . 4445455544 —44 


| 5434444444 40 


MH Burke . A445p45544—44 TD Uren............-. 4454444443 —4() 
J D Cameron......, 5445444544 —43 4345443445 —40) 
JEWELS, 29, geek eee 3464545444 42 


640, 
A project is under consideration by the members of the various 
rifle teams in this city to get up a magnificent State trophy costing 
$1,000 and to challenge all the rifle teams on the Pacific slope to 
come here and take it away, provided they can win itina friendly 
shooting match against a team selected from the crack shots on 
the Comstock. If they fail to win it a challenge will then be 
issued to the world. The sum required for the purchase of this 
trophy will be raised by subscription. 


GHICOPEER FALLS, Mass. Dec. 11.—Tle Maynard Rifle Club of 
Chicopee Falls shot as usual at their Riverside Range to-day, and 


have these scores to show for it ; 

ACW Gisrk ae SPIER A FanAe Pra 9 8 8 § 810 910 610 8—85 
ore (2 Oe ay ee ep peepee OO br . 8 61010 8 9 9 6 8 TI 
Dated (Aare lo ot gis een Gang epee a BGG VT AOE ye 7s 


J Staples... ......22. ee H4454—22 Bid44—20 F5444—22 ddd —21—85 
JH Whittekind........., B4555—22 445d5—22 4644522 45565—24—90 


SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5.—There was good shooting at Harbor 
View Park to-day. The Oalifornia Schuetzen Club, the Germania 
Schuetzen Club and Eintracht Rifle Seetion held their regular 
monthly contests, it being the wind-up of the year’s shooting for 
the two latter clubs. All the contests were with 25-ring targets, 
20 shotsaman. Thewinners of the December medals in the Cali- 
fornia Club are: Champion medals, 401 rings, F. Freeze; first class 
medal, 385, A. Daunbier; second class medal, 369, A. Stamer; third 
class medal, 379, 0. Burmeister; fourth class medal, 345, A. Utschig, 
The contest for the year’s medals will take place in two weeks, 
The score of the Eintracht Club for the month's prizes was: 
Champion medal; 408 rings, Captain F. A. Kouthis; first class medal, 
861, H. Gumbiel; second class medal. #50, L. Schmidt; third class 
medal, 805, R. Oyermohle; center medal, 22, F. Kuhls. The medal 
winners for the year 1886 are the same as above, except for the 
second class medal, won by John Young. The winners in the Ger- 
mania contests forthe month are as follows: TVirst class medal 
386 rings, L. Klotz; second class medal, 366, Philip Klare; third 
class medal, 326, C, A, Fabian; first best shot medal, 23. L. Klotz; 
last best shot medal, 25, G. Robertson. 


SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Dec. 11.—The Rod and Gun Rifle Club at 
their meeting to-night voted to challenge the Holyoke Rifle Club 
to shoot a friendly match at the standard American target with 
teams of 10 men and 5 shots each, time and place to be mutually 
agreed upon. The club will also revise its by-laws, and Messrs. 
Cartwright, T. B. Wilson, Field, McDonald and Hindley are the 
committee to do it, The membership will be cut down to the 
active only, itis probable. At Lake Lookout range to-day these 
scores were made with the regulation military rifle atthe standard 
American target: M, W. Bull 67, H. McDonald 66, T. B. Wilson 65, 
EE. T. Stephens 61. By the Creedmoor count the scores would be 
43, 43, 42 and 42....T. T. Cartwright, of this city, and O. W. Horr, 
of Chicopee Falls, are matched to shoct a 100-shot match, off-hand, 
in the Bullard closed range on Wednesday evening at 74280 o'clock, 
The Creedmoor count and Creedmoor rules will govern. _Cart- 
wright will use the Bullard single shot .22-cal. rifle with Union 
Metallic Cartridge Company's ammunition, and Horr will use a 
rifle of his own invention of the same caliber with reloaded am- 
munition, A number of marksmen will witness the match and 
considerable interest is manifested. 


HORATIO ROSS.—The cable brings word of the death at the 
ripe age of 86 years, of Horatio Ross, one of the best examples of a 
sportsman and marksman which Great Britain has had for a half 
century past. Speaking of his death and his work, a writer re- 
eently said: “He was not only a great hunter himself, but was also 
the father of greatirifle shots. Hercules, Colin and Edward, his 
sons, are all more or less renowned for their prowess with the rifle, 
and the name of Edward Ross has of late years almost eclipsed 
that of his father, for he not only won the Queen’s prize, but alone 
holds the gold and silver medals of the National Rifle Association. 
Hercules Ross won the Cambridge Cup, and was the champion 
shot of India for three successive years: while in 1863 Mr. Ross and 
lis three sons formed four of the Scotch eight inthe International 
challenge match for the Elcho Shield. But stranger still, the ex— 

ert use of the rifle is not merely confined to the men of the fam- 
ily, but extends in a remarkable degree to some of the ladies. Mrs. 
Horatio Ross, née Miss Macrae, has in her day been a splendid 
shot with her rifle, and Mrs. Colin Ross is scarcely less dexterous 
with hergun. Mr. Ross became a leader of yolunteers in 1859, go- 
ing as a pupil to the School of Musketry at Hythe, and seeking in- 
struction from General Hay in the art of military rifle shooting. 
These two crack shots passed many an afternoon together on ‘the 
shingle’ in friendJy contest at the experimental target, and many 
were the bullseyes implanted by them, firing standing at the 
600yds.’ distance. Itisnow more than half acentury since Mr. 
Ross astonished the world as a steeplechase rider on his famous 
horse Clinker, against Captain Douglas on Radical, oyer Leices- 
tershire; and indeed, steeplechase riding, as now practiced, 
may be said to date from that event, it being the first 
steeplechase on record. In former days, when duelling was in 
vogue, Mr. Ross was_accounted the best pistol shot in Europe, 
yet such was his consideration for the feelings of others that he 
never had a serious quarrel. Butas a proof of his dexterity he 
once killed 20 swallows before breakfast with a duelling pistol. 
As a pigeon shot he was not a whit less noticeable. At the Red 
House, in a match with Lord MacDonald, he killed 52 pigeons out 
of 53 shots at 30 and 35yds. rise. In 1828 he won the Red House 
club cup, scoring 76 out of his 80 birds at 30yds, rise. Nor will it; 
be merely or entirely by his unrivalled skill and dexterity with 
the fowling piece, the rifle and the pistol that Mr. Rass will be 
remembered in the sporting world. His suecess as a ie? lechase 
rider has already been. referred to; butit remains to add that he 
likewise in his day proved himself an expert yachtsman, while his 


eatsas an athlete in walking are remarkable. He walked from 
he River Dee to Inverness, a distance of ninety-seven miles, 
on one occasion without stopping; again, after a laborious 
contest in shooting partridges with Colonel Anson in Nortolk, 
When the latter retired from sheer exhaustion, Mr. Ross was so 
fresh that he challenged any of the bystanders to walk to London y 
a distance of seventy miles. Mr, Ross lived in Wyyis Lodge, near 
/yvis, a mountain in the Highlands of Scotland. The walls teem 
with trophies of the chase in the shape of deer heads, ete. The 
sideboard in the dining-room groans under the weiglt of the num- 
erless prizes won by his rifle at the target butts, Among these 
are the Wimbledon cup, only competed for by winners; the Asso- 
ciation cup and the Duke of Cambridge cup. M1867, at Cambridge, 
after two long days’ shooting at 990, 1,000 and 1,100yds., 15 shots at 
each range each day, he—then in his sixty-sixth year—vanquished 
some thirty of the best rifleshots of the kingdom and added there- 
by the Cambridge cup to his collection. For a short time he sat 
in Parliament. The sport, there, however, was not to his taste.” 


GALLERY SHOOTERS.—Among the best scores made at the 
Bullard inclosed range, Springfield, Mass., last week were these. 
The range is 125f%. long, and the target is a Creedmoor reduced to 
the proper size for the distance, and the strings are of five shots 
each. The scores: On the 6th, Cartwright 18 and 21; McDonald, 
17 and 205 Russell, 17 and 14; Hirst, 17; Dickinson, 13; Kane, 12; 
on the 7th, Cartwri bt, 21 and 24; Horr, 20; Russell, 19 and 21; on 
the 8th, Hirst, 18; tnssell, 16; Kane, 16; on the 9th, 10-shot match, 
Kane, 38; Russell, 88 3; tied; on the 10th, Cartwiicht, 24 and 25; 
Russell, #2 and 22; Kane. 17; on the tit , Russell, 22, Horr, 21: 
eee 19; Dickinson, 17. All used the Bullard, 22 caliber, rim-fire 
rifle. 

ZETTLER RIFLE GCLUB.—New York, December, 1886.—In the 
annual meeting the following officers were clected: B. Wahlter, 
President; C. W. Karcher, Vice-President; C. G. Zettler, Treas- 
urer; N. D. Ward, Secretary; Olonso Hunt, Corresponding Secre- 
tary; A. Lober, Shooting Master. Our season shoot will com- 
menee on Tuesday evening, Dec, 14, 1886, for prizes denoted by the 
club.—N. D. WARD, Secretary. 

UNION SHOOTING CLUB.—At Falconer Crossing, two miles 
below Jamestown, N. Y., Jan. 11, 12,18and 14 Distance, 40 rods, 
string measure. Por particulars, apply to R. C. Rice, Warren, O.; 
H. F, Hart, Rochester, N. Y., or H, VY. Perry, Jamestown, N. Y. 


THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made owt on the printed blanits 
prepared by the Forest. and Stream, and furnished gratis to eluh 
secretarics. Correspondents who favor us with chub scores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side af the paper only). 


BOSTON GUN CLUB The excellent weather of Dec. 8 
attracted a large number of trap shooters to the fine grounds of 
the Boston Gun Clubat Wellington. The principal event of the 
day was the contest for the Macomber gold medal, which was won 
by Mx. O. Ross, of the Massachusetts Association. During the 
day several miss and out matches were shot, besides 20 events. 
Appended are the results of the day:_1. Five clay-pigeons—T. G. 
Stantonstirst, O. Ross second and J. Nichols third, 2. Seven Peo- 
ria blackbirds—Stanton first, Bager and Wirkwood second, T. J. 
Beaudry third, Adams fourth. 3. Ten Macombers—Stark first, 
Beaudry second and Hager third. 4 Five straightaway clays— 
Stanton first, Eager and Snow second, Nichols third, Adams 
fourth. 5. Seven clay-pigeons—Stark, Ross and Nichols first, 
Eager second, Snow and Beaudry third, Stanton fourth. 6. Five 
Macombers—Stark and Eager first, Snow and Beaudry second, 
Kirkwood third, Edwards fourth. 7. Seyen Peorias—Eager first, 
Stanton second, Stark third, Snow and Nichols fourth. 8. Five 
Macombers—Stark and Stanton fist, Kirkwood and Ross second, 
Wilson third, Adams and Baxter fourth. 9. Seven_clay-pigeons— 
Swift first, Stark and Ross second, Nichols third, Stanton fourth. 

Special match for the Macomber badee, 10 Macomber targets: 


EL Wo Hagerisgaoe oi 01110001015. ~S Railey.......-...... 1110010011—G 
CME Stari .y0n earn 101171100117 J Bichols... ....... 11011110198—7 
CURGHs a) Le ee veer. 1011111111 —9 TF Beaudry......... 1131011000—6 
‘4G Stanton... ...... 0111113711—9 L Paxter.........- .. GOOOTIT0I—4 
DBirkwood... .. ..0109100000—2 CG Dimock.......... . LOCLONLOIO—4. 
CI Goodale..........1100100100—4 G Hardy....-........ O110011110—6 


11. Fiye Peorias—Stark and Stanton first, Barer and Swift sec- 
ond, Hargrave and Kirkwood third, 12. Vive straightaways— 
Stanton first, Ross second, Snow third, Stark fourth. i8. Seven 
clay-pigeons—Stanton first. Stark second, Wager third. 14. Five 
Peorias—Stanton and Stark first, Mager second, Hargrave and 
Baxter third, Snow and Wilson fourth. 15. Five Peorias—Stark 
Snow and Eager first, Stark and Hargvaye second, Kirkwood and 
Dimock third. 19, Five blackbirds—Haver and Stanton first, Swift 
second, Baxter third. 17, Three pair elay-pigeons—Ross first, Stark 
Eager and Switt second, Wilson and Kirkwood third, Baxter an 
Nichols fourth. 18. Five straightaways—Hager, Sianton and 
Baxter first, Stark and Swift second, Kirkwood third. 19. Seven 
blackbirds—Stark and Stanton first, Nichols and Wager second, 
Snow and Bailey third, Ross fourth. 20. Special match between 
C. M. Stark and BH. W. Wager at 25 birds. Eager won with a score 
of 23 to Stark's 22. 

FOUNTAIN GUN CLUB.—The regular slinot of the Fountain 
Gun Club took place Dec, Sat the half-mile track, Paricville, L, 1, 
This being the last shoot ofthe season, auite a number of the mem- 
bers turned out. The shooting was first-class, as out of the 111 
birds shot at only 9 got away. Im class A there were 3 ties, the 
final shootfof which was jon by C. Jones, beating L. Duryea on the 
shoot-off, killing 10 stvaight. There were also 3 ties in class B, Dr. 
Leveridge being the winner, killing 6 straight 1m the shoot-off. 
Stewart won in class C, killing 7 straight. CG. Wingert, referee; 
R. H. Hooper, scorer. : 


Eddy, 28yds......5.. ... 1111111—7 Lake, 22yds...,....-.., .-1101101—4 
Stewart, 24vds.......... HW1—F “Wynn, a0yds._._.... 111110—6 
Hayes, Zlyds,...--.-..-- OOWI1I—5 -—“Leveridge, 2fyds.,.,.,..1111111—7 
Donnelly, 25yds........- W1111—7 Duryea, atlyds........ . 1101-7 
ONES: 2IYGS. ic ewcey esse WiWMI—? Kendall, 26yds.......... 11111117 


10th, 11th, 14th and 23d birds, killing the 6th with the second bar- 


rel. The following is the score of the match: — 
(OM arts Ca Ee eee ree Uren pee VTL ON 11.1111111111101—28 
US TEV Sane cele masa aca. Peeren ia TA A000 — 2 


UTIGA, Dec. 10.—The Oneida County Sportmen’s Chib lad its 
monthly contest for the Pooth—Clark prizes at Riverside Park 
this aflernoon. The weather was perfect for a shooting match. 
The following is the score: : 


PAR VEIEs pelea ews eect 1000001101 —4 oo G6 00 10 10—2—6 
GO ie. wee (AE Aerts Orne LONNOCOO1O—2 1 10 11 10 10-6—8 
Wheelei. 23, erst — Sn. ne 0111 100010—a oo 00 11 00 00-2—7 
TOTES gia ws Astin t t Exrptclchety 4 dnd 1100101111—7 1 60 GO 10 11—s—11 
Beckwith... 0.002. OUTNI01I—7 di 11 11 1 10—9—16 
HOW Gist ainicate er ee 1411111100—8 oo 00 O1 10 J1—4—lz 
PUTO GELUSINe scitrery) au eieee - -O00T101001—4 Withdrawn. 


“Talk about the wild war dogs of Atlanta, if you want 
to,”’ said an old citizen yesterday, ‘‘but the wild cats took 


my eye. When the city was in the midst of that desolation 
which marked the wild dog era, there was an old man who 


lived in a broken down box car which had been thrown off 
the track, near the State road round house, One day some 
of us soldiers went into the old man’s house to fry some 
bacon that somehow or other we had gottonhboldof. When 
the meat began to fry the odor was wafted about by the 
breezes. It was an exceedingly appetizing odor, the more 
so because it was rather strauge to Atlanta ait and to 
Atlanta noses, Well, in a few minutes the wild cats began 
to come in from their hiding places, attracted by the odor of 
the frying meat. They came first singly, then in pairs, then 
by dozens, then by scores, then by hundreds, a great army of 
fierce eyes, yowling, howling mousers. When the old man 
saw the cats about to invade his home in such swarmis, he 
got a club and stationed hiroself at a point near which the 
eats would have to pass, Jie went to work killing cats. We 
killed 5,000! I never in my life saw so many dead cats!” “‘I 
guess not,’’ Tremarked. ‘‘No, I never did,” said my friend; 
“T never did. The cats were thrown into a big washout near 
the. car, filling it up completely. There were enough of them 
to fill a room twenty feet square, and,”’ added my friend as J 
prepared to leave, “3,000 additional cats died from their 
wounds and were found in various parts of the city next 
day.”’ I forgot to ask what became of the little piece of 
bacon.— Atlanta Constitution, 


| Ta» TRAVELERS is the only large accident company in America 


jand has paid over $8,000,000 to accident policy holders.—_Adv, 


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Canocing. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to Formst AND 
SrReam their addresses, with name, membership, signal, ete,, of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same. Camnoeisis and all interested im canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND STRHAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport. 


A CANADIAN DIVISION 


Aditor Forest and Stream: , 

haye read ‘‘Idlemere’s” article on the salt-water meet, and the 
editorial explaining why the executive committee chose Lake 
Champlain for the 1887 meet. It seems to me that “‘Idlemera” has 
good cause for coinplaint when he says that all the A. C, A. meets 
fo north, and why, he asks, is this thusly. The editor, rising to 
explain, says that itis on account of the large Canadian contin- 
gent of earnest A.C. A. men, who are going to form a division 
next year but are at present in an unsettled state, and if the 

._ CG, A. were taken to the salt water they would feel that they 
were deserted by the A.C. A., and the formation of a division 
among them would veceive a severe check, 

Wow, if this was the cause that led the executive committee to 
appoint Bow-Arrow Point for the 1887 meet, I think if would be 

wise to hold a full executive meeting and reconsider the question, 
as they do nat scem to have vrasped the situation in Canada, 
Canadians have had the A.C. A. vight at their door for the last 
four yeats. and have derived such benefit from it that now they 
are able tostand on their own less and ask their daddy (the A.C.A.) 
for a part of the farm to till for themselves, seeing that they can- 
not look atter it all, and by doing that they thought to give the 
old man a chance to #o and visit some of his sons further south 
and brace them up a little; but instead of going down to the salt 
avater to see his sons there, the old man says, “VU just go about 
-half way and give all the boys a. de Jong irip to get to me,” and 
like the old man and his ass, hell try to suit every one and he 
won pleaseanyone — | 

To return to the situation in Canada, most A. C. A. mien will re- 
member that at the last meeting of the Association at Grindstone 
there was a strong feeling among Canadians that they should have 
a division, but they were prevented by afew who thought that a 
division meant breaking away from the A. C.A, entirely, and they 
were, 80 to speak, sat upon, A meeting was held at the Toronto 
camp shortly after, however, and the question was discussed. A 
committee con#isting of H. B. Edwards and Col, Harry Rogers, of 
Peterbore; VW.G, McKendrick and Colin Fraser, of Toronto, and 
Mr, McGachen, of Lindsay, were eypointed to arrange for a meet 
at ae Lake for 1887, that w uld not conflict with the A. C. A. 
meet. 

Asasign that the committee a o alive I will just mention that 
ohe member has twenty-two priz flags promised already for it. 

This is not to beaspring mectt twill take place some time in 
July, and will he a division meet wecau get the Executive Com- 
mittee to forma division for us andI see no reason why they 
should not, as we have west of Kingston the following clubs that 
are not likely to he represented at the A. C. A. meet of 1887; Tor- 
onto, Peterboro, Lindsay, Galt, Bobcaygeon, Ubique, Hamilton, 
Guelph, Brantford, Point Hope, Whitby and half a dozen places 
where there are canoeists not formed into clubs. Well, out of 
this list there are not over half a dozen members who can spare 
the time to go to Bow-Arrow,{Point, and for these the salt water 
would be quite as handy and much more of a noyelty. 

With regard to the other Canadian clubs in the neighborhood of 
Wingston, Brockville and Ottawa, who have had the meets almost 
in their front yards for the last three years they would be selfish 
indeed if, besides wanting all our own fish, they should want the 
A. G. A. to be held so as to accommodate them at the expense of 
the members further south, who have had the expense and trouble 
of going so far to attend the meets since 1883. Taking this view of 
the case, 1 think it would be wise for the Executive Committee to 
hold another meeting. They will need one to pass the necessary 
legiclation for the divisions, and while they are at iti they might 
fits their heads iofether and see if they can make anything out of 
Mr. Colin Fraser’s scheme of affiliating the clubs, and if they 
thought it necessary, might reconsider the meeting place for 1887. 

TORONTO. mun G. MCKENDRICE, 


WIDE VS. NARROW CANOES. 


Editor Fovest and Stream: 

Mr. Clapham’s common-sense cruiser doesn’t seem to take very 
well with the canoeists, and they argue away, each on their own 
side, being apparently unable to see that the other is partly right. 
The model, size and weight of a cance depend altogether upon what 
aman wants to use her for and where he wants to use her. Few 
men would care to voyage for any distance on the Great Lakes or 
Long Island Sound ina cranky 14.627 canoe, nor would a 15x31 
be the craft for such a cruise, or one which it would be conyen- 
ient to shoot or fish from; not that such uses would be inipossible, 
but a larger boat is preferable where there is water to float her 
and portages are few. Still fewer would be the volunteers to drag 
a boat like Red Jacket over the rifts and logs and carry her un- 
aided oyer the portages wherever “Nessmuk” and his thistle-down 
craft could lead the way. Weight is what counts, and it surprises 
me to see how little attention is paid to Tt by the A. ©, A, 

Why not have a weight standard, since that is what counts in 
cruising, and the A. C. A.is supposed to be a cruising association, 
and let the length, beam, etc., care for themselves? Four or five 
imches in the beam of a canoe do not make any difference in porta- 
bility if the weightis not increased. Another point that strikes 
oneas ludicrous isthe inane twaddle about, paddling being so 
much easier than rowing, that it can be longer continued, etc. 
Let some of the paddle-praisers put outriggers on their craft, get 
oars, seat and footrest to fit and try it and see if they fail to keep 
up with the boys on a cruise, instead of paddling a 14.627 past a 
heavy 20x54 and then whooping tt up ahout the ease of padding. 
Thave owned a 15x39for two years and rowed her alongside of 
canoes, from a Stella Maris up to the limit, on several cruises, and 
have been as chipper.as any of them at the finish. Being over 6ft. 
tall and weighing 145lbs., you may see it takes no Hercules to ac- 
complish this feat. PERCH. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Asa fitting reply to “Guenn’s” communication, in your last 
issue, commenting on my letter published in the Formsr AND 
STREAM of Noy. 18, I would suggest that any one interested place 
the two letters side by side and compare them. Your correspond- 
ent does not reply to any of the objections make to extremely 
narrow canoes, considered as unsate, nncomiortable cruising cratt 
under sail. 

Red Jacket is a representative sailing canoe, and ag sailing 
canoes she and her type must stand or fall. She can be paddled 
with comfort, but is not intended for paddling races. 

Tuast year, when my sharpie won $25 for the challenge cup by 
outsailing “Guenn’ with ridiculous ease, he stated that his boat 
was not if her best form because of her dandy being reeted, and he 
was not accused of pleading the “baby act,” But he also said that 
he “hoped to meet again and turn the tables.” He has genuine 
boating spirit, and shall not be denied the opportunity of doing so. 
ifhecan. Hethinks Wraith can outsail Red Jacket. If Wraith 
can do so Red Jacket wants to know it, and hereby offers to sail a 
friendly match at any date during April, May or June next; also 
invites any or all narrow canoes to take ahandin the fun. Of 
course, some of the little sailing machines occasionally outsailed 
Red Jacket at the August meet when the wind, cr the lack of it, 
just suited their comparatively enormous rigs, but such a sailcr 
as “Guenn” should know that that was not racing. Red Jacket 
was not allowed in the races at Grindstone, was not even permitted 
to sail rend the courses with the others when they were racing, 
and when under way usually carried bedding and other camping 
outfit, while instead of centerboard she used the weather grip, 
which, being on trial for the first time, was not fully perfected. 
Hyen under these circumstances and with cruising sail, she gen- 
erally showed her stern to those that tried conclusions with her. 

Itis true that one race was open, as her owner understood, to 
all tie boats there. She was the only one that appeared on hand 
for the starting signal. THOMAS CLAPHAM, 

Rosuyy, L. Ll, Dec. 3, 1886. 


OF THE A. C. A. 


Hditor Forest and, Stream: / 

T have been much interested in the discussion on wide and nar- 
row canoes, so will give my experience, In July, 1885.1 built a 
boat, following the directions given in “Boat and Canoe Building.” 
After debating for some time whether to build a canoe or ordinary 
rowboat, I settled on the latter an account of wishing a boat in 

which I could take my friends. The followiig are the dimensions: 
Length, 15ft. 3in.; beam, 46in,; depth amidship, 15in.; depth at 


ends, 26in. Shs is clinker built and weighs about 100)bs. take 
her in and out of my boat house, which is usually 2i¢ft. above the 
water, alone. Ihave the following rig for her: Mainsai]—Foot, 


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Ts, Fk... 
FOREST AND STREAM, 


10ft. head, 10ft.; leech, 12ft, 6in.; luff, 4ft. Mizzen—Foot, 5ft.; 
head, 5ft. 3in.; leech, 6ft,; Inf, 2ft. 8in, Jib—Foot, 5ft.: luff, 8ft.; 
leech, 6ft. 10in. The latter is only used with a hand totend sheets, 
he sails are lugs, the three spars for the main being the same 
length, 10ft. 6in, Haying some ideas of my own I built rather flat 
amidship and sharp ends without hollow lines, and much sharper 
on deck than usual here. , 

Now as to performance, Ona wind I have beaten everything I 
have sailed against, including a sloop-rigged catboat of 22ft. length 
and 5ft. beam, in a stiff off-shore wind and choppy sea, Down 
wind I generally hold my own, although rolling badly once in a 
heavy sea so that I had to take in sail to keep from swamping. In 
soing to windward my sharp bow would cut throngh the wayes 
While the other boats would pound and stop. By the way, is not 
the failure of the Pecowsic to do as well to windward in a sea due 
partly to her full lines on deck? f 

I sail entirely without ballast, usually sitting on the bottom of 
the boat (not outside), Haye reefed but twice and then shaking 
out in a few minutes. Could carry much more sail. Shall make 
one with 12ft. spars this winter. Iwas out on the 2ist of Novem- 
her and carried main and mizzen in a breeze that the cutter Vera 
started to beat up the lake against under double reef. Sat as far 
to windward as possible that day. a3 

We hear of many drop rudders being bent; mine is made of two 
pieces of thin copper (brass is better), one each side of a piece of thin 
wood, cut to Sone and beveled to an edge all around, riveted and 
soldered round the edges, then polished and nickeled, is impossible 
to bend it and only weiglis 24lbs., is large and has a drop of 12in. 

Gan any of your readers tell me of a good form of centerboard to 
putin, my keel being only #%in. wide. I know of none but the 
Goodrich deflecting board, and don’t think I should like that or 
the weather prlp either. D. C, ScHAmr. 

BuFFALO, Dec. 6. 


A NEW CANOE SAIL. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Although I am located ina part of the country wheve we are 
deprived of canoeing, I am still greatly interested in it, both as a 
past pleasure and as a pastime which Iam delighted to see grow- 
ing year by year, thereby increasing the brotherly intercourse and 
vompeiition of canoveists here and abroad. 

Your valuable articles on canoeing, the meet of "86, sail and rig 
of the different canoes and the accompanying cuts have been a 
eTeat pleasure to mie in two ways: Firstly, informing me exactly 
what and how canoeists are improving; and secondly, offering ine 
the pleasure of comparison between the latest models and rigs and 
my own past experiments. Now, while through ill health Iam de- 
prived of participating in the sport, [may be slightly useful to 
brother canoeists, in striving to extricate them from the quandary 
Fe which the present different styles of rig seems to huve placed 

em. 

Two years ago, after repeated experiments on both yacht and 
canoe rigs, I hit upon the following style of sail, which I put on to 


CANOE SAtL, 


a 16.8x3tt. canoe (of only ordinary lines), and obtained the best re- 
sults. I had previously tried on the same boat the ordinary leg o’ 
mutton, Mohican settee, lateen and balance lug rigs, neither of 
which can compare in windward work, handiness or completeness 
if the sails are carefully and properly made. ; 

The main feature of this sailis the topmast, hinged on to gait 
just back of jaw; this holds foot of topmast rigid. There isa small 
stout ring rove on to topmast about half way, the halliard is fas- 
tened to a mast ring, runs through ring on fopmast and to a block 
at masthead, same as on Mohican, there are yokes on boom and 
battens, these requiring no mast rings or Jacing if there are 
shoulders put on mast for boom jaw to work in, the sail can be set 
very flat, with the same tension on every part, the same reefing 
rear can be arranged on it as on Mohican; it leaves a better shaped 
sail when reefed, its center of effort is low, has the advantage of 
short mast and works equally well on either tack; it has all the 
advantages of the rig used by Pecowsic, together with the in- 
creased advantage of lower center of effort, reefing and stowing 
facilities. E. H. Prox. 

OCCIDENT VILLA FARM, Colorado. 


ROYAL C. C.—The autumn meeting took place at Anderton's 
Hotel on Tuesday last, the 23d inst., and was well attended. The 
following officers were elected, viz.: Commodore, H.R. H. the 
Prince of Wales; Captain, J. Macgregor Rob Roy); Mates, G. 
Herbert and W. Baden Powell; Secretary, T. G. F. Winser; Com- 
mittee, the Earl of Caithness, H. Church, A. B. Ingram, Dixon 
Kemp. Hon. A. F. Kinnaird, BH. A. Leach, W. E. Graham, Major 
Roberts and B. B. Tredwen. The following alterations were made 
in the rules, after prolonged and animated discussion: Iiule 25, 
page 18, add the words *‘No deck seat shall extend beyond the 
width of the canoe,* Rule 23, page 17, after the words “thickness 
net exceeding fiye-eighths of an inch,” add “except in the case of 
folding centerboards not exceeding 60lbs. in weight.” Rule 29, 
altered to read as follows: ‘“‘Second class cruising canoes, clinker 
built (so that the edges of the plank overlap, forming lands), dimen- 
sions as first class; but weight of canoes, including all spars, gear, 
fitting and ballast, must not exceed 200lbs,, nor must sail area ex- 
ceed 75sq. ft., mainsail not to exceed four-fifths of the total sail 
area; spinnakers are allowed untaxed.” A proposition respecting 
the cruising sub-committee was referred to the general commit- 
tee. A series of photograps illustrating a cruise in the West of 
Seotland, by some members of the Mersey C.C.,and kindly lent 
by them, was handed round and much admired.—Field, Now. 27. 


THE CRUISE OF THE BETSY BOBBETT.—Dr. Neidé writes 
from Cumberland Sound, Ga., under date of Dec. 8, as follows: 
“The Betsy Bobbett and Mayblossom left the Savannah Y. 0. 
house on Dec. 2, in company with sloop Outing, and remained by 
her wutil Dec 7, when she took a tow from Doboy Island to Bruns- 
wick, Ga, We have now crossed all the sounds and are ready ta 
tun down Cumberland Sound to-morrow, with the expectation of 
reaching Fernandina, Fla., with the flood tide. We will then run 
to Jacksonville and spend some time there.” A postscript dated 
Dec, 9 announces their arrival at Fernandina, 


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A CRUISE ON LONG ISLAND SOUND, 


THE O. K. Canoe Club, of Hartford, started on the second 

annual cruise with the following canoes: Nimrod, Flirt, 
Tramp, Dot, Petrel and Cricket; owned by Messrs. Tucker, Forrest, 
Gilbert, Hawley, Beardsley and Williams, respectively. 

We had all the canoes on board the steamer Sunshine early on 
the morning of July 26, and then settled down to spin yarns of 
previous cruises til] dinner time, afterward idling away our time 
Teadinug, until we reached Sag Harbor at 8 P.M. As soon as the 
steamer was made fast we all started up the street to purchase 
some things we thought of during the day. We remained on board 
the steamer that night and slept just about as much as might be 
expected for the first night out, 

The following morning we were up by 5 o’clock and soon had the 
canoes teady for launching. Once in the water we quickly got 
under way tor Jamesport, at the head of Peconic Bay. Before we 
reached there it began to rain and we went into camp on Jessup’s 
Neck at 9 A.M. Here we remained until the following morning 
when we staried for Greenport, arriving about 10 o*clock, We 
laid in a stock of provisions, dined, and got under way about 12 
o’elock for the “Promised Land,” that region of sweet (7) smelling 
fish factories, As we went out cf Greenport Harbor the N-Y.¥.C- 
fleet also got Under way and we had a little race. We held our 
own and even gained considerably until the sails of the large 
schooner yachts took all our wind and we had to give it up. & 
made the run to the “Prom‘sed Land” in about four hours, a 
distance of twenty-five miles, and found a very good camp ground 
and also a farm house where we obtained fresh milk, etc. 

The next morning we packed up and started tor Manhasset on 
Shelter Island, but were becalmed; and toward 7 o'clock im the 
evening, when we found that it was impossible for us to get in 
that night, there being ahead wind and tide, we camped on a 
woody point.on the northern part of Shelter Island and sailed in 
the next morning, Two or tliee of us stopped at Greenport for 
provisions, a8 we were nearly out of them, while the others went 
on to find a suitable camp ground. This was found in a small bay 
Bel aeon Prospect and Manbasset and we remained there oyer 
Sunday. 

On Monday we took the steamer Sunshine for New London, ar- 
riving there at 10 o'clock, going up to the city, dining and layin 
in provisions and starting for Noank. We hada head wind an 
tide and so ii took us some time to tack out of the harbor, but it 
finally being accomplished, we spun along with a fair wind for our 
destination. Two of our nember becoming tired took a tow on a 
large cathoat, and haying made friends with the captain induced 
him to let us sleep aboard. The next morning, as it rained, he 
took us pp to his house and surrendered the upper floor for the day 
and night. 

In the afternoon oné of the boys being in need of some alcohol 
for his stove and not knowing Noank was a prohibition place, sal- 
lied forth in quest of some. ae atthe drug store he asked 
for Some aleohol, but was informed by the druggist that none 
could be had, bat that he could sell himsome “violet water,” which 
would burn just as well. Our eanoeist understood the game and 
bought a piut of violel water, During the afternocn we all in- 
spected the large shipyard. : 

Wednesday, J uly 25, was clear, but with no sign of wind. How- 
ever, we set out with a fair tide and whistling fora breeze, We 
had drifted about half a mile when the tide turned, and at the 
same time a strong breeze came up which sent us howling toward 
Watch Hill. As soon as we were inside of Stonington harbor we 
met a very strong head tide and were obliged to tack up Little 
Narraganset Bay, which took quite a while. Wefinally arrived at 
the dock, and, making fast, all struck out for the Shore Dinner 
House, where we made it lively for the waiters for about an hour. 
After this we set out to find a suitable camp ground, which we 
soon found not far off, and decided to stay there fora day or two.} 

Petrel and Cricket left on Saturday morning for Niantic to take 
the Monday morning boat for Hartford, as they were obliged to 
return to business. They reached Niantic at 11 o'clock at night, 
and. as it was dark and they had never been there before, they 
did not know where to camp, so pitched camp down on the bar 
below the village. When just snugly settled and about to go to 
sleep a terrible shrick was heard and a train flew past not 20ft- 
from the tent, startling the occupants greatly. 

The other four canoeists remained at Watch Hill until Monday 
morning, then set out for Niantic, buf were prevented from reach- 
ing there by the very heavy weather. We started from Watch 
Hill with a light wind, but it continued to increase until when we 
arrived ut Mystic Island it was blowing so hard and sucha sea had 
been kicked up that we decided to run in and wait for better 
weather. We had dinner here and afterward found the captain of 
a schooner, who had brought over a picnic party from New Lon- 
don, who said he would carry us all oyer to that place. We hoisted 
the canoes up over the side on to the deck of the schooner and 
were soon oft for New London. : 

We arriyed at 8 P. M., and it was too late for us to sail away 
from the city and pitch our tents,so Janneching our canoes, we 
paddled out into the stream and divided up into two _ parties of 
two each and went to look for shelter for the night. Two of us, 
Nimrod and Tramp, soon found the schaoner Fleetwing of New 
York, and hailing the sailcr on watch and stating our predicament 
were invited on board, given a supper, breakfast thenext morning, 
and a place to sleep down in the cabin, for all of which we were 
duly thankful. 

The next morning we went ashore for letters and provisions, 
and then found our two comrades, who had spent the night on a 
yacht near by, We then hoisted a reefed mainsail and stowed 
everything tightly below, as it was blowing great guns by this 
time. As soon as we reached the mouth of the harbor we perceived 
that it would be impossible ‘to go on it was so rough, so we put. 
ashore and waited for the wind to svbside, but it failed to do as 
we wished it to,so we had to make the best of it and wait over 
until the next day. The next morning we set out for Niantic 
and soon reached there, camping until Monday, when some friends 
at White Beach asked us to come over there and camp, which we 
did until Wednesday, August 10, when we took the steamboat for 
home, where we all arrived in good order, 

As it may be of interest to other canoeists to know what we 
carried in the way of baggage, the following list of one of our out- 
fits is given: 

One small bag of clothes and toilet articles, 1 bag for tent and 
pins, 1 bag which contained all the stores and cooking utensils, a 
water tight tin box 10x5x4 for bread, cake and berries,1 tin box 
for butter, 1 bottle sugar, bottle of matches, bottle of condensed 
milk, bottle of salt, bottle of alcohol, can of chocolate, alcohol 
stove, and a can of oatmeal. A dish, a cup, knife, fork and spoon 
also went in this bag, and.all was stowed in the rear compartment 
of the canoe with a tin pail and small sauce pan. A stone water 
jug, hatchet, lantern, woolen and rubber blanket completed the 
outtit. The whole outfit, including sails, paddles, rudder and 
hatches, weighed but 80lbs. TRAMP. 


AN ENGLISH CAMP-FIRE— We have received from Mr. Chas. 

Livingston, of Mersey C. C., Liverpool, a circular giving notice of 
the club’s first camp-fire on the American plan as follows: “It has 
been decided that 2 camp-fire shall be beld at the club boat house 
on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 6 P, M. prompt. A substantial tea will be 
prepared. yery member propcsing to attend must send in his 
name to the Captain by the 16th at latest, and thus enable the 
club cook to complete the necessary arrangements. During the 
evening Sabrina will exhibit a series of lantern slides. Several 
country members will be present, so it is hoped that there will be 
a good muster. Hurry up with your answers and let there be an 
unlimited amount ef merriment at the festive gathering.—T, H.R. 
BARTLEY, Captain.” Such an invitation should bring out the 
canoemen of the Mersey in full force, and we hope to hear in time 
or a pleasant meeting. 
_ NORTHAMPTON C. C.—The Northampton C. C, held a meet- 
ing at the house of the ex-Vice-Commodore, on the evening of 
Dec. 3, to decide as to the disposal of the club house. Wearein a 
quandary concerning its safety as if is within reach of the spring 
freshets. We finally decided to plant posts at the four corners of 
the building and bolt them to it, This being decided we accepted 
an application for pen porehie ly the club, and also accepted Mr. 
W.R. Jones’s resignation. The officers now at the helm are: H. 
C. French, Commodore; Wm. Clark, Vice-Commodore, and C. B. 
Swift, Secretary-Treasurer. Camp-fires are to be held twice a 
month until the first of April. The meeting adjourned after ap- 
pointing Dec. 15 as the date of ovr first camp-fire. The club 
Canes one week this last summer on the shores oi Lake Sunapee, 
a: na and then eruised from Claremont, N. H., to this place.—H, 

- FRENCH. 


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Hammonp, Il, Oct. 81, 1886. 
U.S. Cartridge Company. Luwell, Mass.: 

DEAR Srrs—l consider your shells far ahead of any shell I eyer 
saw. lI can reload them six times, and this is a great item to mar- 
ket sheoters, and the wet does not affect them in the least. [ have 
let them lay often in water twenty-four hours, and kill ducks with 
the same shells. I have had constant experience in field and trap 
for nineteen years aud am in a position to know, and I consider 
the “Climax” the best shell in the world. Yours, 
= Adv. (Signed) LL, 8S. Carrpr. 


414 


Hachting. 


KEEL VERSUS CENTERBOARD. 


Huitor Forest and Stream: : 
Inyour issue of Sept. 16, summarizing the results ofthe America’s 

Cup races of 1876, you raise a question which seems to me the most 
important which can be discussed by American yachtsmen, viz: 
that the possibilities of speed for all-round racing craft are greater 
with the keel boat than with the modern Puritan-Mayflower 
centerboard type; and that if the Cup is to remain much longer in 
this country, its defense will have to be intrusted_to keal yachts 
but little differing from the English challenger. No more bene- 
ficial result could befall American yachting than the establish- 
ment of this opinion, for the introduction of large keel yachts 
would be followed by bolder open sea sailing than will probably 
attend the building of the large centerboards for some time to 
come. But, on the other hand, it must not be forgotten that the 
special purpose of the building of these large yachts (and the re- 
mark is fully as true of the large entters as of the large sloops) is 
not to secure good heavy weather open sea cruisers, but yachts 
capable of fhe highest speed in the average conditions of yacht 
racing. By their all-round speed in racing and by no other 
criterion will these vessels be judged. Hven granting superiority 
to the keel vessels as 2 heavy weather cruiser, unless their speed 
is at least equal to the speed of Mayflower and her improved suc- 
cessors, they cannot hope for preéminence among our yachts. 
Consequently, I say, the issue raised by you is the most important 
which American yachtsmen can discuss, and in the hope of draw- 
ing out from the FOREST AND STREAM a full statement for the 
faith thatisinit I have put together the salient points of the 
adverse argument which bear strongly against its opinion, 

As Tunderstand the article in question, the PornsT AND STREAM 
there ta its belief that as all-round racersin average yacht- 
ing weather, the large vessels of ritan-Mayflower type have a 
somewhat greater speed than the best of the existing narrow- 
beamed cutters, Irex, Galatea and Genesta, But, that these 
narrow vessels haye not by any means exhausted the possibilities 
of the kéel boat, rather, by a slight increase of beam and conse- 
quent changes of form, keel boats will be produced which, over 
large averages of races, will prove to be faster than the fastest 
successors of Mayflower, and consequently that Americans must 
build such keel boats, if for any considerable length of time they 
are to keep the America’s Cun, 

To put the pith of the counter argument in a few sentences at 
the beginning. Mr. Burgess, by slightly increasing the depth of 
the centerboard boat, and hanging the ballast on the lowest 
point, on the keel, while retaining nearly all the beam of the old- 
time sloop, in combination with beautiful modeling of the under 
water body, has produced a type in the large sizes with all these 
remarkable qualities: 

1 Their initial stability has become so great that they possess a 
sail power fay in excess of existing cutters of equal length. 

2, The low-hung ballast, together with large size, has given them 
ultimate stability sufficiently great to enable them to carry their 
prent sail power through a wide range of weather, in fact through 

y far the greater number of races to be sailed in any one season 
er almost all weather, except yery unusual, in a number o 
seasons, 

_ 3. By the small draft which the centerboard permits, their 
immersed frictional surface is kept small, and probably the chief 
source of resistance is kept low. 

4. By the use of the centerboard, with moderate draft, the 
windward ability in ordinary weather of these vessels is among 
the highest of any sailing vessels afloat, 

A few words may be necessary to substantiate these assertions 
it being always understood that large vessels (80ft. waterline and 
over) are referred to, sincé they confessedly stand at the head, 
both in England and this country. 

The comparisons of two years between the large cutters and the 
large sloops have demonstrated the yalue of the greater initiai 
stability of the latter,as enabling them to carry sail power in 
moderate weather far beyond that of the cutters. Taking the 
published figures, according to the New York Y. C. rule, we find: 


Displacement. Sail Area. 
Paria eves ae rrrrcaheh oe 105 tons. 7,982 sq. ft. 
WA BIOS iE ae ee Se me aise oe 145 tons. 7,887 sq. ft. 
Mayflower... ....----.... 110 tons. 9,000 sq. ft. 
URLUEGH abies Depa eee Co amele 157 tons. 7,146 sq. ft. 


Genesta’s sail area must be a mistake, as it is given as greater 
than Galatea’s, although all the latter’s spar Measurements are 
larger. But ae ae tite figures as they stand, we find that foreyery 
ton displacement, Puritan has 76 sq.ft. of sail, Genesta 48; May- 
flower 81, Galatea 46. No further proof of my statement is neces- 


sary. 

That the ultimate stability of the new type is all that is needed 
to enable them to carry their sail through the average of racing 
wether, was demonstrated beyond dispute by Puritan’s easy per- 
formance in the strong wind and ugly sea of the Goelet Cup race 
of 1885, and was again indicated by her work in the last Cup race 
of that year during the 85-mile-an-hour squall when, with her 
three lower sails, she was_carrying a press of canvas certainly 
considerably in excess of all Genesta had, including the gaffttop- 
sail. Sachem, in the race with Miranda last September, indicated 
the same thing. All the reports of that race agree that the super- 
ior weatherliness of Sachem under canvas in that strong wind and 
tumbling sea was pronounced. But at any rate Puritan has set- 
tled the matter. : 

That the immersed friction surface of the new type is less than 
that of existing cutters of equal length, is a fact of measurement 
about which there isno dispute. In your issue of Oct. 21, I gave 
strong reasons for belieying that the result is that within the 
range of ordinary speed (up to nine miles an hour) the resistances 
of the new type are less than those of the cutters. 5 

Finally the ability of these new centerboards to point and fetch 
to windward has been proven in the last two years to be at least 
eqnal to those of the yery best keel boats afloat. As for mild 
weather. the Forrsr AND SrRpAM has stated that Puritan and 
Mayflower fetched higher than Genesta and Galatea. Puritan 
was not inferior to Genesta in the, last 1885 race, and Sachem, in 
heavy weather, was easily superior to Miranda. Their at least 
equal ability in average racing weather to the best cutter in this 
respect needs no other defense. 

So the modern centerboard boat has combined great sail power, 
high stability and great windward performance, with small re- 
ASLO in average conditions, dependent upon small immersed 
surface. 

How is it with the proposed keel boat? 

I presume that she will have 3 to 4ft. more beam than Galatea, 
say 19ft. on a waterline of S5ft. If the beam is kept.as low as 17ft. 
it is reasonable to expect her initial stability to still be too low to 
enable her to carry sail power comparing with that of the large 
centerboard. 

Now, this increase of beam means that entrance and run will be 
blunter than those of the narrow-beamed cutter. In this respect 
she will stand between the narrow beam and the centerboard. 
Her wave-making resistance will naturally be greater than that of 
the existing cutter, and, though less than that of the centerboard, 
her superiority in this respect will be less than is that of the pres- 
ent cutter, 

To stand a chance of successshe must be able to poiut and fetch 
atleast as high as the present cutter, and as her sail power and 
the force todriye herdown to leeward will be greater, it seams 
evident that the area of her longitudinal immersed section cannot 
be practically diminished beyond that of the present type of cutter 
without risk of producing inferior windward ability. Conse- 
quently, for a given length we may reasonably expect to see her 
draftas great asthe present cutter’s, Now, greater beam, with 
equal length and draft, means greater displacement in a rapid 
degree; and probably her displacement cannot be much reduced 
(because her stability must be maintained) by high bilgesand yery 
hollow fioors. But this greater displacement on a greater beam 
means ecu aly, increased friction surface, and the outcome will 
be that the keel boat (as compared with existing cutters) will be 
less superior to the sloop in the matter of wave-making and con- 
siderably more inferior in the matter of skin resistance. 

As to sail power, even with 19ft. beam, the keel boat is still 4ft. 
less beam than Mayflower. It is not unreasonable to say that her 
initial stability will not admit of sparring the keel boat with the 
large spars of Puritan and Mayflower. Her sail power will be 
greater than the existing entter’s, but her displacement and fric- 
tion surface will he also greater, and her sail power will still be 
inferior to the centerboards. In other words, it appears probable 
that without greater care your keel boat will exemplify that error 
Wauich the Forusr Anp StreAM has so denounced and found ex- 
hibited in Atlantic—that she will be ‘‘both wide and ces 

So, for all-round racing it seems to me the future keel boat has 
very heavy contract in undertaking to prove its superiority of 
speed over Mayflower and her speedier successors which are cer- 
tain to come. 

Undoubtedly most of your cuiter readers will forthwith declare 
that all thisis pretty on paper, but thsre are Madge and Shona 


and Clara, etc., the equals or superiors of any c thoards of 
their inches, and eet soperiority may "be Tena for in 


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the large sizes of cutters with equal confidence. If they will read 
an interyiew with Lieut. Henn,in the Sun of Sept. 24, they will 
find some reasons wliy such an argument cantiot hold. It seems 
to me to be fundamentally fallacious. What we have to deal 
with in racing yachts is always relative performance in the range 
of weather met with in racing. Now mere increase of size gives 
increase of stability which otitruns altogether the rate at which 
sail area increases, and mere increase of length makes a boat a 
good performer ina Seaway, which will be fatal to a shorter yes- 
sel of the same t €, Hor illustration: Suppose we have a cutter 
anda sloop each 28ft, long, and that the sloop under her sail is 
tender in fresh breezes, so that the cutter asserts au easy superi- 
ority. Now make them 8éft. long, and increase al} other dimen- 
sions threefold, and give them spars three times as long as before 
(which. in. piaolie wewould not do). Their weights, or displace- 
ments, will have inereased 27 times, while their sail area, or upset- 
ting force, will have increased only 9 times. Consequently, we 
may yery easily haye attained with the large Sloop a stability 
su cient for all the weathers usually sailed in, and at the same 
time her reat iene will make her a very good performer in a 
Seaway which would have drowned out the small vessel. The bi 
sloop will have all the stability and weatherliness needed for high 
speed, and the greater ultimate stability of the big cutter, and 
possibly greater weatherliness will become, for all ordinary 
tacing, abstract considerations of no practical imporiance, while 
the relatively high initial stability of the sloop and small im- 
mersed surface will remain. 
Just this has happened in the case of Puritan and Mayflower, 
and it has been added to by the beautiful modeling and harmoni- 
fae See ent ofall parts of these yessels. D. W. B. 


{Our correspondent is correct in his assumption that for yacht 
racing the-only criterion is speed, and that while it is in every 
way desirable to encourage the type of boat that ig seaworthy and 
comfortable as well as fast, that the one that takes the prizes will 
be, not the’ handsomest nor the roomiest, but the fastest. The 
position which the Forms? AnD StrwamM has taken with respect to 
the international races and their results is substantially as he has 
stated it, but may berestated more fully as follows; While ad- 
mitting the vast improvements of the Burgess boats over their 
predecessors we are unwilling to concedes the hasty and extraya- 
gaut claims made by some of their admirers, or fhe correctness of 
the grounds on which these claims are based. The new type pos- 
sesses any merits; both Puritan and Mayflower are fast, able 
and seaworthy; but we are not ready to join the many yoices that 
are crying Kureka, and to settle down comfortably in the belief 
that the * North Pole” of yacht designing has been reached and 
that there is nothing beyond. Very much to the contrary, wlile 
admitting the great step that Puritan’s designer has made, we be- 
lieve that it is only a step, and a comparatively short one, toward 
a something as yet very far beyond. Just now, howeyer, in par- 
ticular when our pleasure navy, though agrade aboye our national 
havy and merchant marine, is very far from what it should he; 
and when its future should engage the earnest attention of every 
friend of yachting, itis most important that a correct estimate 
sbould.be had of the new boats and their relative performances. 
As helievers in a different class of boat it is not a pleasant task to 
make comparisons which may stem invidious or to appear to dis- 

arage in any way the two boats which haye successfully de- 

ended the America’s Cup; but the whole future of American 
yachting, to say nothing of the chances of having to meet next 
year a m>re formidable rival than has yet crossed, demands now a 
careful consideration of the races of 1885 and 1886. 

Naturally and properly a certain amount of prestige attaches to 
the yictorious vessel from the mere face of the results, and for 
this due credit must be given; but beyond this are far deeper and 
more important questions, Of the four Cup races sailed in *85and 
86, all were won by the American boats, a fact on the one side. 

Of these races three were sailedin weather that ean be only 
characterized as_at the extreme limit at which a race is possible, 
not one of the three being sailedinatrue breeze from start to 
finish, or without one of the boats lying at times becalmed and 
dead. The results proved something, but not much, as a founda- 
tion for building a national type upon that a coming generation of 
yachtsmen shall be proud of. They proved, and all the other 
trialk between the same boatsin which the race was not made 
within the limit, corroborate this proof, thatin very light weather, 
the lightest in which a race is possible, the two Burgess boats are 
faster than the two Webb cutters which opposed them. This of 
itself is nothing in BUBpOEL of the type when it is considered that 
in the same weather a big skimming dish, that would not be tol- 
pies now even in America, could in all probability have done as 
mouch. 

Of the four actual races one only was sailed under conditions 
which must be accepted as satisfactory to all; a breeze of ample 
strength and lasting from start to finish. This race, as all know, 
was won by Puritan, but by 80 small a margin that, after witness- 
ing the race and weighing the arguments since made and the addi- 
tional facts not known generally at first, we must adhere to our 
original opinion that the honors were yery eyen between the two, 
and that in such weather the boats were practically ede while 
we may now supplement this with the opinion that lad Mayflower 
been in Puritan’s place she would have been badly beaten. This 
season, at least, the chances have been in favor of the American 
boat, as every race was in light winds, when her stability was 
little taxed and she reaped the extreme of good from a snil area 
that would have punished her seyerely in a strong blow. Galatea, 
on the other hand, had a reserve of stability that she never for a 
moment drew on, and a sail spread far too small for such weatlier 
as eyery race day was blessed with. To sum up, then, either of the 
American bosts are far better in a drift than their opponents, a 
fixed fact as far as it goes; in a strong lower-sail breeze they are, 
as far as tried in the case of Puritan and Genesta mentioned ahove, 
equal; and beyond this nothing is really known, In steady whole- 
sail breezes the probabilities are that the American boats would 
outsail the others, but they have never met under these conditions; 
and insuch weather as Genesta and Dauntless went through last 
year the narrow boats would be likely to win from either of the 
others. This does not agree with the claims made last year that 
Puritan was half an hour better than Genesta in the final race, 
but it is more in accordance with the facts, If we are wrong in 
our views and have underrated the boats, time will show it and 
we shall be the only sufferers; other Puritans will be built and 
America will still hold the first place in yachting. If we are 
right in our estimate, then it is time to consider what can be done 
toward a still more perfect craft, and what is the next step; for 
all improvement is ne but regular progression. : 

Looking at “D. W. B.’s” arguments for the Burgess boats his 
first claim is for excessive stability. Im such light weatber as 
has prevailed they are fully able to carry their sai], and Puritan 
has sailed twice in harder weather, in the latter imstance at least, 
having all the wind she could take care of without a decided loss 
of speed. Mayfiower on her first trial was sadly lacking in stabil- 
ity, and while she has been improved since, she is yery tender and 
none too well able to carry her spars and canvas, in fact a few 
races in a strong lower sail breeze would probably demonstrate 
the advisability of a reduction of weight aloft, even at the cost_of 
less speed in a drifting match. Her sajl area, as given by the 
measurer Of the N.Y.Y.C. is 8,034ft., while Galatea’s is 7,60b, a dit- 
ference of 1,100ft. or nearly an nee cent., and it seems evident that 
for ordinary racing weather Mayflower could reduce her sail with 
adyantage, while Galatea could increase hers until the difference 
would be yery much less. When sailing together on several occa- 
sions, even in moderate airs it was noticeable that the wide boat 
heeled to as great an angle as the narrow one. ’ a 

The chief argument advanced by our correspondent is the differ- 
ence in immersed surface, which he assumes is far less in the wide 
than in the narrow and deeptype. We have nob the figures for 
the four yessels, so cannot make an exact comparison; but a httle 
refiection will show that the two types are about equal, and it 
would be possible to Sarl a boat of Galatea’s displacement and 
of more beam that would haye a smaller area of immersed sur- 
face than Mayflower. Referring to the an ldship reckons published 
Jast week, it will be found on measuring that the girth ot Cinder- 
ella, from waterline to waterline, under keel, is but little lessthan 
the other two, the design representing a mean between the wide 
and narrow types. Now the immersed surface is measured by the 
firth at regular intervals and the lengths of each waterliié taken 
along the boat’s skin. The wide boatis notas deep at midships 
as the narrow, though her girth is nearly as great; but with lees 
rocker she carries her depth further fore and att, so that the sum 
of her girths would differ little from that of the ofasr boats. As 
to waterlines, the length of loadline in a boat 16ft. wide 18 neces- 
sarily much greater fhanin one only 9ft. wide, and while there 
willbe more waterlinesin the latter they are not only shorter 

through the lessened beam, but also faxonee the cutting away of 
forefoot and rake of sternnost. No account has been taken of the 
centerboard, but even without this the gain in inimersed surface 
is but little, and with board down it may disappear entirely. Be- 
youd this, while a. small immersed surface is desirable, there are 
other considerations of far more importance, and the shape in 
which the surface is put is likely to tell far more than afew feet 
Sere inte Inet baint, the uodin babe neneiaiag 
o the poin e boats have certe 
but on the other hand, in the light Weather the o large cutters 
ve proved consplouously lacking this qua 
so different from the other cutters, large and small 


proved weatherly, 
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that ' 


have been seen here, that it is fair to assume that if 
is partly due to the form of the boats, and. that this fault 
hight he avoided ina different model. As the wind increases the 
cutter holds better to windward, and the fanlt was most apparent 
when merely drifting, as in the start of the first race in 1889. The 
design lately given in our columns shows yery much such a bost 
a8 we had in mind, and though smaller, a comparison of her with 
Cinderella and Clara, would give conclusions that would hold true 
in the case of larger boats. This design shows that it is possible 
te combine a displacement greater than Clara's with more beam 
and less depth, and yet retain a eee easy form. The sail area of 
the new boat would be 3,483it,, N. ¥. ¥, C, rule, compared with 
3,200 for Olara’and 3,899 for Cinderella, the immersed surfaces yary- 
ing but little, and she would in all respects be very different from 
the beats “both wide and deep” which we have condemned. 
Whata similar boat 85tt. long would do, is a8 yet a matter of 
conjecture, but it would seem that the difficulty of obtaining the 
advantasas due to depth in a small boat, without too much draft, 
suoulet largely disappear, that 13ft. 6in., the draft of Galatea, would 
@ much more effective in the medium boat than in the extreme, 


| and that lateral resistance need not he sacrificed to the same ex- 


tent, nor need a draft of 17ft. be taken to carry the boat to wind- 
fate : As yet only the twa extremes, Mayflower and Galatea, and 
Cinderella and Olara, have been tried, is it not probable that there 
is a point between the two where a maximum of good qualities 
may be had with fewer of the disadvantages of both types? This 
is the point to which we would call attention. However good tho 
present boats may he there is no safety ina blind confidence in 
ese Vives nee ooe ee oe ie sans tea is aor enough but must 
supplemented by constant and steady work if as good r 
are to be had in the future.] i ita 


THE LYMAN YIELDING MAST. 


Apes idea of a yielding mast that will give way under the 
__ pressure of a hard puff or a sudden squall, and so relieve the 
boat, is by no means anew one, and various devices haye been 
tried at times in the form of a pivoted mast controlled by spiral 
springs at the heel, None of these have proyed successful owing 
toinherent faults, the ordinary coil spring not being suited to the 
purpose, aud none have stood the test of a practical working. 

Some years since the idea of a heeling mest attracted the 
attention of Mr. William Lyman, of Middlefield, Conn,, an inventor 
a considerable ingenuity, who is best known in connection with 
t e gun sight and the bowfacing rowing gear bearing his name. 
Mr. Lyman devoted both time and money to his experiments, try- 
ing many plans which proved impracticable, until at length he bit 
on the solution of the problem here illustrated. A boat was fitted 
with the apparatus and tried under various conditions of windand 
water until most satisfactory results were obtained. 

f The means employed isa variable spring readily adjusted so as 
to hold the mast perfectly rigid or to allow it to give to the least 
puff, Besides being adjustable the pressure increases regularly aa 
the angle of the mast is greater. With this mast the speed of the 
boat is Increased in squally weather, as she may be kept on her 
course Without continual luffing, and the consequent loss of head- 
way is avoided, 

The drawings show the gear as fitted to a centerboard boat 16ft, 
long, the general arrangement being shown in the deck plan and 
longitudinal section, while the details are given on a larger scale 
in Figs. T. to, The first figure shows a transverse section at mast. 
Fig... shows longitudinal section at thesame point, Fig. IL. shows 
an clevation at after end of centerboard trunk looking forward, 
and Fig. ITIL shows the after end of trunk in plan. A is a stump 
mast stepped in the usual manner, and rising but a short distance 
aboye the deck. The mast proper, B, is joined to this stump by a 
#4in. ivon bolt passing through the twoasin Figs. I. and [1., soasto 
allow B to swing freely, The deck is cut away asshown, the open- 
ing being cased in to a height of about 8in. to keep out any water. 
The mast is controlled by two torsion springs, C CG, pieces of lin, 
round tool steel (not hardened), long enough to reach from the 
atter end of the centerboard trunk to the mast. At the after end 
bach is turned up at aright angle, leaving an end about Sin. long, 
Fig. Il. Mach end is forked, with twolugs, MM, between which is 
hung a nut, L,one with aright hand and one witha lett hand 
thread. In these two nuts is fitted aright and left hand screw, 
NN, ?éin. diameter, and with six threads to the inch. In the mid- 
dle where the two threads meet is a sauate boss for a wrench, 

By turning the double screw in one direction the ends of the two 
springs are thrown apart, and by turning in the other they are 
brought together, To keep them in their relative positions two 
blocks of wood, NN, are fitted, being hinged to cach other at the 
bottom by two iron plates,shown in Figs.JIL. and ITl, Hach block is 
hollowed out on the outer side to receive its red. The springs 
being joined together, one always acts to reinforce the other; a 
feature not found in any combination of spiral springs. In all the 
figure P is the centerboard trunk. 

Hach rod is turned up at right angles, Fig. 1.; and is also curved 

to fit more closely the side of the boat, Fig. 1; the two crossin 
each other as_in Vig, I. They are held in place by a strap, D, o 
2x441n. iron bolted to the keel. 
_ The lower end of the mast, B, is shod with a forked forging of 
iron, one arm extending up on each side of the mast to 4in, above 
the top of the stump mast, so as to strengthen the mast where 
weakened by the bolt. The lower end forms two lugs between 
which the rods are held. The heel of the mast is held in place, 
and at the same time allowed _to oscillate freely, by the rod, K 
bolted to the deck at its after end and with a ball and socket joint 
at the fore end, where itis joined to the mast (Fig. IT). 

The springs, C C, are connected with the heel of the mast by twa 
pairs ot short rods, HE and FF, The longer rods, E HB, are each 
(gin. long and }4x>gin, section, There are two holes in each for 
Lin. bolts, 64in. apart. On the inner end of each is a projection 
Jin. long, forming a stop, and preventing the rods froni rising too 
high. One end of each rod is bolted to each spring. The rods ¥ F 
are 4in. between centers of the holes, and each is bolted to a long 
rod, E, atone end, the other being connected to the iron at foot of 
mast by a pin Which forms a continuation of the ball portion of 
the joint of the bar, K. This pin passes throrgh the two lugs of 
the forging on the heel of mast and through the twn rods, F FP, 
Fig. U., thus allowing afres movement in a thwartships direc- 
tion, If the mast be heeled to starboard, as shown ih Wig, L., the 
lower end goes to port and through the two rods the pull is trans- 
titted to the starboard spring, which takes the position shown by 

h 


the dotted lines, Fie. L, the strain being transmitted to the oppos- 
ite spring as well through the screw Joint at the after end. on 
the mast heels to port the pull comes first on the port spring and 


is transmitted to the other in turn. If the after ends of the 
springs are brought closer together by the double ecrew the press- 
ure is increased, and if the screw is slacked off the mast will heel 
more readily. When a puff strikes the boat there is no necessity 
to start sheet or to luff, and the boom need not be allowed to drag 
in the water. The device is adapted to all sizes and classes of sail- 
boats and canoes. It hasbeen patented by Mr. Lyman, but being 
busily engaged with his other inyentions at present he is not pre- 
pared to manufacture it, but will allow any one to apply it for 
hunself on payment of asma)lroyalty, _. , 

The foregoing apparatus has been tried in practice on an actual 
boat and fully perfected in all its details, a representative of this 
journal having witnessed a successful trial of the arrangement 
and hewe able to testify personally to its utility to the full extent 
claime 


THE OLYDE CHALLENGER AND NEW YACHTS.— While 
there are rumors of several yachts to he built before spring, noth- 
ing definite is decided on yet, as all are waiting to learn the size 
of the new Scotch yacht. Myr. Burgess has cabled to Mr. Watson 
to know the length of waterline of the new craft, but the answer 
did not give it, and the Clyde men cyidently intend to keep the 
matter secret as long as possible. Of course until ths size is 
known no one will venture to build a boat to meet her, as no one 
will care to risk a size that may be out of the running entirely. 
Considering that the New York Y. C. were asked to set the size of 
hoal: they would prefer, and declined to do so, it is rather amusing 
now to see all hands waiting until the Clyde men are ready to en 
lighten them in turn on the subject. Four boats are now spoken 
of, one for Mr. Oliver Iselin, from a Burgess design; one for Dr. 
Barron, who has ist sold Athlon to Mr. BH. B. Havens: one for 
Mr..J. BR. Maxwell, and one for Mr. Wm. Ziegler, owner of the 
sloop Thiatle. All of these are intended ta be of the supposed size 
of the challenger, 70 to 75ft. 


A CURIOUS STEAM LAUNCH.—Mr. 8, Ayers, at his new shop 
at Bay Ridge, is completing a curious steam jaunch for the U.8. 
Fish Commission. The new boat is 39ft. over all, daft. L.W.L., aud 
7ft. heam. The depth is 8ft. and draft is 16in., with a displacement 
of 15,2201bs. Toward the stern the keel curves up quickly, while the 
bilges are kept low and continued ont aft, making a semi-circular 
cavity under the overhang, in which ilie serew works, being 

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A DOWN EAST DORY. 


ESSRS, Higgins and Gifford, of Gloucester, Mass., for many 
years builders of dories and fishing boats of all kinds, 

have furnished us with the accompanying plans of a dot'y such as 
is used by fishermen. The boat is planked with white pine, the 
sides, of three pieces each, being 9-16in., and the bottom %in. The 
laps of the siding ave rabbeted, so ag to make a flush surface in- 
sidé and out. The timbers are of oak 134x1in. and 24in, in thwarts. 
The gunwales are 144x%114in., with u %in, strip on top, covering 


edge of upper streak also. There are three movable thwarts rest- 
ing on risings, and removed when the boats are nested or packed. 
The sizes are so atranged that five boats can be stored tometer 
one within the other, thus occupying little space on deck. Besides 
their use as fishing boats, dories are generally employed for 
pleasure purposes, being built lighter, and they make very service- 
able boats for use about a yacht. Messrs. Higgins and Gifford now 
issue a complete catalogue of fishing boats, rowboats, gunning 
and hunting boats, and small yachts and sailboats. The Louette 
and Sassacus,so well known about Cape Ann, both came from 
their yard. Their work is done on a large scale in a special 
factory with ample building space, storage sheds and a supply of 
seasoned lumber always ready, and with these facilities they are 
prepared to build small craft of all kinds, either for sail or steam. 


SEA GULL.—M>. Driscollis pushing the work on the new keel 
boat he is building at Bay Ridge and the hull will soon be com- 
pleted. In style she is far ahead of anything before attempted 
about New York of her dimensions, and in model as well as the 
mechanical feature of her construction she is a credit to her 


builder. The dimensions are; 
Meng phrowmersteMlll hoe Meemnhy a itsl-lsqas ers ee ier aar se 36£t. 
Ten eben WV AG Are (feet teat tales sheet oe B0ft. 
GAR GSLROME. Gas seeeas ce ccsurtese noon 10ft. 
Di ich Peles 7 clot pier erat epee pote emn™ pe paket Mad eh ,» oft. 
Leastfreeboard..,...... -» Lft, 104%in. 
Rake of sternpost . aft. 7 in. 
eal Poni aes uence. a4 . 8,300] bs 
IBallast-Lbouelecs yiee eee settee rset tert. tel ineeeels 5 tons. 


The frame is of oak with a keel sided 18in. on bottom, giving a 
good width for the iron, and moulded Sin. The stem is sided Avan, 
and sternpost bin. The frames are all of hackmatack single and 
spaced lhin. They are sawn, from knees of the proper curvature, 
sided 214in., moulded 8 to #14in, The floors are also of hackmatack 
and over the throats runs a keeison of 4x5in. yellow pine, through 
which the %in. keel bolts are run, making a strong construction. 
The planking, 114in. yellow pine,is in single lengths. The deck 
frame is of hackmatack, the beams heing 244x2%4in. The plank- 
sheer of oak 5x114in., is in a single length, <altle quarter timbers 
are worked on each side. The boat has a good overhang, 6ft., but 
it is light both in appearance and construction. There is a cabin 
trunk 13ft. 6inx6ft. and 15}4in, at side. Under it is a full 6ft. clear 
of the beams. The cockpit is (1¢x6ft. The yacht will he sloop- 
rigged with a single jib. 


A SUCCESSOR TO THE MIGNONETTH.—So much has been 
said during the last two or three years about the two little cutters 
built for Dr. Loring, and the similar boats built from them for 
other parties, that, the announcement that Dr, Loring is now 
building a centerboard boat will occasion some surprise. Several 
seasons in cutters have conyinced him of their adaptability as 
cruisers about the coast, but in the future his home will be on an 
island about which only 4ft. of water can be had. To suit this 
location he has ordered from Messrs. Wallin & Gorman, of Bay 
Ridge, a new Mignonette of nearly the same model as the last one, 
but minus the keel, its place being taken by a centerboard. The 
boat will have several tons of lead in the form of a shoe, but the 
draft will be kept as light as possible. 


A LAWSUIT OVER A STEAM YACHT.—The suit of Mr. Jas, 
M. Seymour, present owner of the steam yacht Radha, against her 
former owner, Mr, Pierre Lorrilard, was tried in-the Supreme 
Court on Dec. 11 before Justice O'Gorman. in August, 1884, Mr. 
Seymour purchased the Radha for $65,000, her cost bein given as 
$113,000. 1% is claimed that on her first cruise the Sach leaked 
very badly, causing danger and inconvenience to the new owner 
and his family. Mr. Seymour also claims that he spent over 
$20,000 in making necessary repairs to the yacht. The case was 
adjourned to Dec. 14 at 10:30 A. MM. 


CUTTERS ON LAKE ONTARIO.—At least. two more cutters 
are promised for next season on Lake Ontario, both for gentlemen 
who have sold their present boats for larger ones. The owner of 
the yal Molly, of Hamilton, has ready the plans for a cutter 40ft. 
lL. -w, 1., 9ft; beam and Sft. draft. She will be built at Hamilton, 
Ont., by Mr. Thos. Dalton, who built the Molly. Most of her gear 
and ironwork will come from New York. She will be designed for 
cruising, to carry two men forward and give a good cabin for her 
owner, but will be entered in the regattas of the Lake Y.R. A. 
Her keel will probably be ofiron. Another yachtsman of Hamil- 
ton is making Se eros to bring out from England a yacht of 
about 20 tons Y. R. A., but of moderate beam, also for cruising 
and racing. 

ICE YACHTS.—Messrs. Judson & Hancock, of Matteawan, N. 
Y., lave lately sent several ice yachts to Tuxedo Park, They are 
of one size; center timber, 14ft.; bowsprit, 10ft.; runner plank, 12ft. 
6in.; boom, 16ft.; gaff, 6ft., and hoist, 11ft. 

PALMER.—This schooner has been hanled out at Piepgrass’s 
for a survey and probably for extensive repairs, preparatory to a 
yeappearance in the racing fleet. 


, PROVIDENCE Y. C.—On Noy. 16 this club elected the follow- 
ing officers: President, A. H. Flint; Secretary, H. Howard Wright; 
Treasurer, R. H. Carver. The commodore and yice-commodore 
will not be elected until February. A site for a club house has 
been obtained at Pawtuxet and work will be commenced in the 
spring, 

ASIGNAL CODE FOR GERMAN YACGHTS.—The Wassersport 
has lately published in a compact little volume a code of signals 
for German yachts, compiled by Lieutenant Munhall-Vielbrook. 
The list includes all the usual sea terms, names of ports, compass 
courses, list. of yachts, etc. 

TEE TESTIMONY GIVEN BEFORE THE Y. R. A.—We have 
received a pamphlet containing the report of the Y, R, A. meas- 
urement committee with the evidence given by leading designers 
and builders. The repoit covers 60 pages, and though interesting, 
is toa long to be republisned. 

CILUISING.—Talisman, steamer, J. W. Slater, left Beaufort, 
N, C., for Charleston, on Dec. 8. On Dec, 9 Magnolia, steamer, 
Mr, Wairman Rogers, was at Norfolk, where Falcon, Mr. James 
Stickney, was also at anchor. 

JULIA,—Mr. Chapin'’s new schooner arrived off Staten Island 
on Dec. 10, haying towed from Wilmington. She left on Dec. 4, 
but meeting a severe storm with snow, she Teturned to Newcastle 
gre ne lored, leaving on the ¥th. She will start at once for the 
mouth, 

_ NEW ROCHELLE AND PHLHAM CLUBS.—On Dee. 6 a meet- 
ing was held at which a union of the two clubs was consummated, 
the name being the New Rochelle Y.C. 

LADOGA.—Mr, Geo. Gordon King has sold his steam yacht to 
Mr. Geo, 8, Brown, of Baltimore. She passed through New York 
last week on her way to Baltimore. 

ATLANTIC.—Mr. Iish’s sloop has been towed from the Atlantic 
Basin to the foot of Seventh street, South Brooklyn, forthe winter, 

DOMINO.—WMb. G. L. Haight’s sloop is now hauled up at Totten- 
ville for alterations. Her bow will be lengthened 5ft. 

HUGL Y. C.—On Dec. 11 the Hull Y. C. held its annual dinner at 
Young’s Hotel, Com, Whitten presided. 


Answers to Correspondents. 


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C. C., Oswego, N. Y.—A canoe 14it. 6in. long may be 32/4in. wide, 
J.E.G., New Haven, Conn.—See the Forrest AND STREAM of 
Noy. 27 and Dec. 11, 1884, for steam canoe. 


C. G. W., Boston, Mass.—You will find plans of duck punts, 
sneak boxes, étc., in “Canoe and Boat Building.” 

L. M., Cosmopols, W. Ter.—The Model Yachtsman, 161 High 
street, Hull, Eng. A good yacht 25ft. on waterline should be large 
enough. 


J. H, B.—We have no particulars of boatsrun by hand power 
anda screw. You will find designs for hull in “Canoe and Boat 
Puilding,” published at this oftice. 


$. C.8., Williamport, Pa.—A and B each make a score of 100 
points, C scores 95 points and D scores 9) points. We have 3medals, 
for highest, next highest,and third best score. Does B reecive 
the second prize if in shooting off the tie A beats B, or does B drop 
out altegetner? You will place a great many minds at rest by 
settling this question. Ans, Aswe haye said time and time again, 
this is a point which should have been agreed upon before the 
match, and in default of such agreementit cannot bedecided now. 
There are two styles of shooting. Im one the prizes go to the con- 
testants who do the best work; by this method, it A beats B, A 
would take first, Bsecond, C third. The other style is called class 
shooting, the prize going to classes, i.¢., A and _B shoot off for 
first, the one defeated receiving nothing; second goes to O and 
third to D. It all depends upon whether this was a “‘class 
shooting” match or not. “Class shooting” is now the usual style. 
If you had no understanding about it beforehand, we fail to see 
how you can now decide the dispute save by acquiescence of all 


concerned. 
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Toe Boys’ Book OF Srorts anpd OvuTpOOR Lire, edited by 
Maurice Thompson. The Century Co., 1886. : 

The Century Company have a notion that whatever of literature 
is prepared for young folks should be as excellent in its way as 
that which is designed for olderreaders. Witness the St. Wicholas. 
They have now supplemented their “Sport with Gun and Rod” 
by a magnificently illustrated yolume for boys. The book is 
taking from cover toindex. The pages are broad, the type hand- 
some, the illustrations numerots and excellent, the contents 
varied and comprehensiye. First comes a chapter on the benefit 
and abuse of outdoor sports, which, sensible as it is, the average 
boy will skip. Mr, Thompson’s ‘““Marvyin and His Boy Hunters,” 
originally printed in St, Nicholas, treats of game and shooting, 
aud. other divisions of the bock include fishing. archery, boats and 


| boating, camps and camping, swimming and walking, the camera, 


winter speris, tobogganing, iceboating, spearing through the ice, 
and Ratios sketches, the final chapter being Mr. G. B. M. Harvey’s 
story of “How Science Won the Game” of baseball. The drawings 
are as a rule correct, and help to an understanding of the text, The 
boy who finds this handsome book among his Christmass gifts is 
to be congratulated. There were no such books when the men of 
to-day were boys, and we sometimes wonder if the young folks 
appreciate how much is being done for them by writers, artists, 
printers and publishers, 

ow TO HANDLE AND EpucATH Vicrous Horses. Together with 
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Gleason. Wew York: O. Judd Co,, 1586, f } 

A man who excels in boxing, wrestling or horse breaking is 4, 
“Prof,,” and much of this book is taken up with personal accounts 
of Prof. Gleason’s experience. It is a noyel story, and will he 
found full of odd incidents. The Gleason method of subduing 
horses has been demonstrated to tens of thousands of epeciatths 
on the author’s travels as a successful “horse trainer.” ‘here are 
full directions, with diagrams for adopting Prof. Gleason’s tactics, 
and a number of useful hints about the choice of horses and their 
treatment in health and disease, add to the value of the hook. 

A Moprrn TenemAcHus. By GCharlotte M. Yonge. New York: 
Macmillan & Co., 1886, Price $1.50. 

Astory of shipwreck, captivity among the Moors, and subse- 
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eighteenth century, atime when on the high seas every nation’s 
hand was against all other nations. 'The tale is founded on the 
Mariner’s Chronicle, a curious old compilation of maritime ad- 
ventures. There are many interesting episodes, the attention is 
held throughout, and the book is like all of Mrs, Yonge’s works, 
of special interest to young folks. 

HE PRincESS CASAMISSIMA. A Novel. By Henry James. New 
v York: Macmillan & Co., 1886. Price $1,75. 


This is along story, which ought to have been told in one-third” 


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POT LUCK FROM EXCHANGES, 


A GROTESQUE CONCEPTION of the business of a sports- 
man’s journal is entertained by a correspondent who writes 
to us from North Carolina, as follows: “I received instruc- 
tions to-day from my son to offer you $500 if you secure tor 
him a purchaser of his estate, He writes that the inclosed 
description of the estate will serve as a guide to you. Re- 
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to-day to other journals likely to be successful; confer with 
my son as well as myself.” 


New HAVEN, Conn., Oct. 23,—Hunters have been haying 
unusually good sport this year, and game birds are far more 
plenty than in former seasons. Quail, especially, are so thick 
that if they were not so hard to hit everybody who owns a 

un could try the experiment of eating one a day for 30 days. 
Besides: the birds are tame beyond precedent. A. day or two 
ago a small flock was found feeding in a yard in Bridgeport, 
and seemed very little more shy than so many pigeons. 
small crowd watched the birds for some time before they 
flew away. In the Connecticut Valley towns quail seem to 
be holding conventions. Roads almost swarm with 
them, and their whistling is heard in every wood or 


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‘thicket that ever sheltered any of them in former years. 
Saybrook residents were surprised one morning by 

|seeing a large flock whizzing down the main street of 

j the town. One bird flew against a window of Acton’s 
store and was picked up stunned. ‘Tennis nets, too, are 
found to serve as excellent traps when lett out over night, 
and one of the birds, whose head wasfound sticking through 
the meshes of a Bradford net, was brought to this city and 
exhibited to the wondering population. Farmers occasion- 
ally find quail on friendly terms with their poultry, and a 
few grains of corn left in a quiet spot for a few days in suc- 
cession will generally result in bringing some of the birds to 
make the place their headquarters. Sportsmen who know 
the lay of the land can easily set very respectable bags, and 
strings of twenty to thirty quail are not mmusual rewards 
for a day’s work. “Indian Joe,” a Saybrook worthy, recently 
did something which will make him renowned among Con- 
necticut hunters, He killed two foxes at one shot, It came 
about in this way: His dog got on the trail of a fox, and Joe 
making up his mind that the quarry would travel over a 
certain route, stretched himself out behind a bush, lighted 
his pipe and waited developments. His calculations proved 
correct, and when thedog came in sight a fine fox was a 
little way ahead of him. There was another fox running 
close beside the first, and as the two passed a pair of bars, 
almost neck and neck, Joe blazed away. When he ran up to 
the fence he found two foxes lying dead on the ground. Tis 
shot had been more lucky than any fired by any Connecticut 
sportsman on record.—New York Times, 

WASHINGTON, Oct, 29.—A rare combat took place this 
afternoon in a building occupied by the Fish Commission 
between two little pets, whose likes haye probably never 
found themselves in such close proximity since the age of 
featherless birds, winged reptiles and weh-footed quadrupeds. 
The aggressor, and the victor as well. was the newly arrived 
Gila (pronounced Hela) lizard from the Gila River, in 
Arizona, the only species of lizard whose bite is known to be 
poisonous, and the yietim was a two-year old alligator from, 
Florida. The lizard is fourteen inches long, and about twice 
the weight of his antagonist. Both reptiles were in a semi- 
torpid condition, haying ceased to take food a week or two 
ago, and for some purpose they had heen removed from their 
glass cases and placed beside each other upon thestone floor 
An attendant inadvertently touched the alligator’s tail, and 
caused him to move sluggishly onward a tew inches, where 
he came in contact with the blunt nose of the lizard. The 
snaky eye of the latter lighted up with a ¢leam of satanic 
malevolence, its black lips opened wide, and its jaws closed 
with a snap upon the fore paw ofthe alligator. The prisoner 
developed unexpected activity, and, though taken at a sad 
disadvantage, made for a time a gallant fight for its liberty 
and for its life. Its movements were marvelously quick, and 
its jaws closed a dozen times in succession npon the mailed 
head of the assailant. It soon, however, became exhausted, 
and, moaning like a suffering child, itrelapsed into quietude. 
The attendant sought by a variety of means to release the 
wretched alligator, but was compelled, as may be supposed, 
to be yery careful in handling the venomous lizard. Hewas 
seized by the tail and held up in the air, taken by the bloated 
neck and choked severely, plunged under water, and mal- 
treated in other ways, but to no purpose. Then sharp wires 
were thrust into his. nose, and finally a large trowel was 
forced into his mouth, but such was the force of his grip 
that the steel blade, though considerably bent in the effort, 
failed to release the imprisoned paw, Then the pair were 
replaced in the glass ¢ase which had been occupied by the 
lizard, and again the alligator renewed its struggles, thrash- 
ing its enemy with its tail and SUA ping: at if with its jaws. 
In its struggles it had dislocated its shoulder, and its im- 
prisoned limb became limp and powerless. Its moanings 
were pitiful, and the attendants were moved to renewed and 
at last successful efforts to effect a separation, The trowel 
was reintroduced into the lizard’s mouth with no very gentle 
thrusts, and probably effected a severe wound in some fen- 
der part. Bubbles of grayish slime were extded from mouth 
and nostrils, and finally the jaws slowly opened, Even then 
it was a work of several minutes to disengage the hook fangs 
from the wounded paw. The combatants were placed in 
their separate receptacles, the lizard lapping his thick black 
lips with his greenish forked tongue, wiile the alligator 
closed its eyes, probably to die of the venom In its system.— 
New York Times, 

Some members of the Pittsburgh Rod and Gun Club have 
been hunting on the Sinnemahoning, Their adyentures are 
reported by “Dick” in the Pittsburgh Republican: 

On Saturday evening a party consisting of Alex. Reynolds, 
Harry Reynoldsand Dr. C. J. J fost of Kittanning, and Dr, 
Joseph Dickson and Mr, Godfrey, of Pittsburgh, Pa., arrived 
at Sinnemahoning Station and put up with mine host, Hon. 
Jos, M. Schaffer, for the night, On Sunday morning ’Squire 
Durvll, the king of hunters and trout fishers, escorted the 

varty to Wilbur, on the east fork of the Sinnemahoning to 
is residence, where they are now quartered, having in view 
the destruction of anything in the game line that has hair or 
feathers on, being posited with rifles, shotguns, fishing- 
tackle and knives, Monday morning, long before daybreak, 
they wereawakened to get ready forthei Tinitial hunt. While 
they were seated at breakfast Judge Sol. Ross, Ike Barber 
and the champion bear slayer, Hon, Jos. M, Schaffer, arrived 
and reported that a large black bear had been seen near Fred 
Martin’s, Hulls and Wycoft’s. Tt was at once proposed 
to capture bruin, The party got ready, divided in three 
squads and started im different directions. After one hour's 
travel in the direction of Silyer Springs, Barber, Jessop and 
H. Reynolds found evidence of his bearship and at once 
started the dogs, and in less than twenty minutes they 
had the bear treed. Dr. Jessop, on account of his experience 
in slaying bears in Wisconsin, was honored with first shot. 
He took deliberate aim and fired, The bear dropped and 
had no sooner reached earth when he and the dogs were 
fighting, In less than no time five dogs were slain and the 
bear started for the hunters, who fired at him with their 
Winchesters, retreating the sametime, Ammunition giving 
out: and the bear still pursuing they ran for their lives, Bar- 
ber and Reynolds leading with Jessop fifty yards in the rear, 
when his foot caught and he fell, and almost instantly he 
was in the embrace of the bear, whén one of the most desper- 
ate hand to claw encounters in the annals of bear fights 
oceurred, Jessop had succeeded in getting out bis hunting 
knife and was making desperate lunges into the abdomen o 
the bear, while the bear was clawing Jessop’s clothing into 
ribbons and hugging him. Reynolds and Barber ran to Jes- 
sop’s assistance as soonasthey could. Harry Reynoldsstabbed 
the beaz in the heart just as Jessop fainted from loss of blood. 
At about the same time the other parties, attracted by the 
shooting and heart rending screams, came wpon the scene, to 
find the bear slain and Jessop almost. Preparations were 
made to remove bruin and Jessop to the deacon’s, where 
Jessop was made comfortable and the bear skinned, and 
weighed when dressed four hundred and seyenteen pounds, 
iis lanpeet eyer killed in the county, The skin and part of 
the carcass will be taken home by the party when they go. 
Dr. 8. A. S. Jessop was telegraphed to forward a suit of 
clothes at once for Charley, also stating with the exception 
of a tew flesh wounds he was ail right and able to walk 
around, but his hair had turned pertectly white. To-morrow 
the party, with the exception of Jessop, go to the crossings 
and await the coming of deer. 


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Readers old and new of the ForrEst AND STREAM may be pleased to know that the 
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Time was when asingle journal sufficed in this country for adequate discussion of all the 
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Sport with Gun and Rod. 


This superb volume contains a vast amount 
of matter of the highest interest to the sports- 
man. Almost all kinds of American game 
birds, mammals and fishes are treated in its 
pages, and it is profusely illustrated by some 
of the best American artists; 886 pp. Three 
styles are published: Embossed leather, $15; 
cloth, $10; cloth, on cheaper paper, $5. 


Antelope and Deer of America. 
By Hon. J. D. Caron, LL.D: This 
volume is equally a necessity to the sports- 
man and the naturalist. It tells of the haunts 
and habits of our antelope and deer, where 
to find them, how to hunt them, of their life 
in the woods and under domestication. The 
best book on the subject ever written. A 
second edition, Price reduced to $2 50. 


Rod and Gun in California. 


By T. 8. Van Dyxs. A story of outdoor 
life in semi-tropical land, Through the 
charmingly told narrative runs the tender 
thread of a love story. Price $1.50. 


The Canoe Aurora. 

By Dr. C. A. Nexpe. The well told story 
of the author’s cruise in a tiny canoe from an 
Adirondack lake to the Gulf of Mexico. 
Price $1.00. 


Canoe Handling. 

By ©. Bowyer Vaux (‘Dot”). The 
author of this pleasantly written volume is 
acknowledged to be the first of American, 
and so of living, canoeists. In this book he 
tells all about how to sail and handle a canoe, 
and how to care for it, either when in use or 
laid up for winter. Price $1,00. 


Small Yachts, 


TuErR DEstIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, by 
C. P. Kunwarpt. This sumptuous quarto 
volume covers the whole range of yacht 
designing and care, and is the only work of 
the kind yet issued in America. The text 
occupies 325 pages, illustrated with many 
engravings, and besides there are 70 full page 
plates, showing the characteristics of the best 
modern yachts. Price $7.00. 


The Forest Waters the Farm, 


OR, THE VALUE OF WOODLANDS AS RESER- 
vorrs. By Antonin Rousset, translated 
by Rey. 8. W. Powxziu. This famous 
French book has never before been put into 
English. Every farmer ought to have it, for 
the questions so intelligently discussed in it 
are of national importance; 109 pp. Price, 
paper, 50 cents; cloth, 75 cents, 


Canoe and Boat Building 


For AmMAtnurS. By W. P. SterpHens. A 
manual of boat building by the canoeing 
editor of ForEST AND STREAM. Besides the 
189 pages of descriptive text, there are 29 
plates, working drawings, which enable even 
the novice to build his own canoe and build 
it well. Price $1.50. 


Hunting Trips of a Ranchman. 


By THEODORE RooseveLtT. A delightful 
book of hunting adventure in Dakota and 
Montana. Price $3.50. 


Training vs, Breaking. 

By 8. T. Hammonp, kennel editor of 
ForEst AND SrReAM. Nearly forty years 
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taught the author that these intelligent 
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ness than by severity. He tells how to 
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Canoe and Camp Cookery. 

By ‘‘Smneca.” <A little book full of 
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practical man who has tried them. In- 
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Fyshhe and Fysshynge, 


By Dame Juniana Berners. An elegant 
fac-simile reprint of a quaint old book written 
in the Fifteenth century. It is edited by an 
ardent angler and should find a place in 
every sportsman’s library. Price $1.00. 


Our New Alaska. 


By Onas Hatiockx. In this handsome 
illustrated volume, Mr. Hallock gives the 
result of his travels in our northernmost pos- 
sessions, He found Alaska a great country 
of almost boundless resources, and tells about 
it in his own happy style. Price $1.50. 


Woodcraft. 


By ‘‘Nessmux.” ‘‘Nessmuk” is a Nestor 
among America’s sportsmen. In ‘‘Woodcraft’ 
he imparts the knowledge of the woods that 
he has been fifty years in acquiring. No 
man, however much he has camped out, can 
read this book without learning something. 
Price $1.00. 


The History of the Mastiff. 


By M. B. Wynn, who is acknowledged on 
all hands to be one of the first authorities in 
the world on this splendid breed of dogs, The 
history of the guard dog is traced from pre- 
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told with the enthusiasm of a true lover of 
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ANGLING. 
Adirondack Fishes, Fred Mather............ 25 
American Angler’s Book, Norris..... . 5 50 
Anmhineseennelle At yun. desea. 50 
Angling Talks, Dawson......... 50 
Black Bass Fishing, Henshall.. . 800 
Hish’ @iilttres NOrris’. o) 2...Q.te rect eet aet te oe 1% 


Fish Hatching and Fish Catching, Roose- 

VOlG HMO MATEO MMa.)10. 0 eka aa. dust hnh peste od 
Fishing, Bottom or Float 
Fishing in American weer Scott, illus... 


Fishing With the ee Orvis-Cheney Collect. 2 50 
Fly Fishing and Fly taking for Trout,Keene 1 50 
Fly Fishing in Maine Lakes...........,...... 1 25 
Fly Rods and Fly Tackle, Wells.....-........ 2 50 
Frank Forester’s Fish and Wishing... ...... 2 30 
Frank Forester’s Fishing With Hook and 

NGI RGM EE ON eens ents ee. oe CEA capes 25 
Fysshe and Fysshynge.........2-.....-.s.0005 1 00 
Fresh and Salt Water Aquarium.. ..,...... 50 
Modern Practical Angler, a Guide to Fly 

ELGG) ote: Geet pe-Wteaoteecoda donee ery: 1 50 
Practical Trout Culture, by Capel...-...-... 1 00 
Prime’s I Go a-Fishing... .. .....--.......-- 2 50 
Rod and Line in Colorade Waters........-.. 1 00 


SferreLih i dokekes acted ke) eee oe Lets Un we gs 1 
Superior Fishing, or the Striped Bass, Trout, 
etc., by Roosevelt 
Trolling for Pike, Salmon and Trout........ 
The Game Wish of the Northern States and 
British Provinces, by Roosevelt.......-.... 2 
Trout Culture, Slack 1 


NATURAL HISTORY. 


ee ee 


A Naturalist’s Rambles About Home, Abbott 1 50 
A. O. U. Check List of N. A. Birds........... 3 09 
American Bird Wancier., )... 2... scenes te 50 
Antelope and Deer of America, Caton...... 2 50 
Baird’s Birds of North America.... ....... 30 00 
IBIPOONOLES A recon co etme er: aa hth th. asians 75 
Birds and Wild Animels, Wilson.........-.. 1% 
Birds Nesting, Ingersoll...................... 1 25 
Birds of Hastern Pennsylvania......-...--.. 4 00 
Birds and Their Haunts..........-......+-+.- 3 00 
Cage and Singing Birds, Adams....... aN es! J 50 
Common Objects of the Seashore...........- 50 
Coues’ Check List of North American Birds 3 00 
Game Water Birds of the Atlantic Coast, 

Roosevelt............ Se Bare ene ato tener 2 00 
Guide to the Study of Insects, Packard..... 5 00 
Holden’s Book of Birds, pa..... ..-...-..+.+. 25 
TnsbGh Worlds Hipwieriecs. ge pe eres ee 1 50 
Insects Injurious to Vegetation, Harris..... 4 00 
Intelligence of Animals, 54illus., Menaut... 1 00 
Mammals of New York, paper $4; cloth.... 5 00 
Manual of Taxidermy, Maynard......... 125 
Manual of Vertebrates, Jordan.....--. 2 50 
Maynard’s Butterflies, colored plates.. A ealt) 
Minot’s Land and Game Birds............... 3 00 
IN AULVG OMe SITS) elie Ue Sol bonita sere eh tipla ste 75 
Naturalist’s Assistant, Kingsley..... ......- 1 50 
Naturalists’ Guide, Maynard...........-...+- 2 00 
North American Insects...... -...-+...-. ares 100 
Practical Taxidermy and Home Decoration, 

Baibars ote tec let Pn ne WPA toe 50 
MN OUETEUS Seb atte Set trarc cs ee mieattey pei aisles ee 15 
Taxidermy Without a Teacher, Manton..... 50 
Taxidermists’ Manual, Brown...-.... -..... 1 00 
Wild Animals and Birds, their Haunts and 

Habit ie) se ail eee see he Ase coh oe 1 75 
Wilson’s Noctes Ambrosian, by Prof, Wil- 

son, J. G. Lockhardt, James Hogg and Dr. 

Maginn, 6 vols., crown 8vo., cloth, $9.00; 

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BOATING AND YACHTING. 

Boat Building and Sailing, Neison.,........, 3 00 
Boat Sailing and Management, Prescott.... 50 
Boat Sailor’s Manual......:.-.0.-.-- eee eee 2 00 
Boating Trip on New England Rivers....... 125 
Book of Knots, by Tom Bowling. .. ........ 126 
Canoe and Camp Cookery, Seneca. .......... 1 00 
Canoe and Boat Building for Amateurs, W. 

TV RTOHHETICN Met nance ta ee een, ei 1 50 
Canoe Handling, C. B. Vaux...............5. 1 00 
Canoeing in Kanuckia, Norton & Halberton 50 
Qanoe and Camera....--..  ...,2-0222--- eee 50 
Canoe, Voyage of thé Paper, Bishop’s....... 1 50 
Corinthian achtsman, Biddle.............. . 150 
Cruises in Small Yachts, Speed..........-... 2 50 
Donaldson’s Steam Se sates tees 1 50 
Four Months in a Sneakbox, Bishop......... 1 50 
Frazar’s Practical Boat Sailing...... senate 1 00 
How to Make Knots, Bends and Splices, by 

Senha ieee ee OR ADE gee dlvcin ist bebitaeee: 50 
Hints on Boat Sailing and Racing, Fitz- 

DET EL AUR hat pa Joomeaan moe arahantsiag st ange 1 00 
Model Yachts, Grosvenor......... 2 00 
Paddle and Portage........... --- 1 50 
Practical Boat Building, Neison... 1 00 
Practical Boat Sailing, Davvies..... 2 00 
The America’s Cup, paper 50; cloth.. 1 00 
The Canoe Aurora, Dr. C. A. Neidé.. - 100 
Vacation Cruising, Rothrick.......,......... 1 50 
Yacht Architecture, Dixon Kemp..... ..... 16 80 
Yacht and Boat Sailing, Kemp......-........ 10 00 
Yacht Sailor, Vanderbeck.....,........-..... 3 00 
Yachts, Small, C. P. Kunhardt............... 7 00 
Yachtsman's Guide, Patterson............... 3 00 


Yachtsman’s Manual and Handy Book, by 
CruadtROUSH ppepie cs yae ib - cet cel: ss eels 3 50 


CAMPING AND TRAPPING. 


Adventures in the Wilderness, Murray..... 
Amateur Trapper, paper 50c.; bds..... ...... 5 
Camps and Tramps in the Adirondacks, 


aaa RIGO Bok orb flan deals CASE DB bAG seree a: 4 Ir) 
Three in Norway, or Rifle, Rod and Gun in 
OL WAY. essence. = Dench as it 923 aeons eee 1% 
Camps in the Rockies, Grohman............. 1 25 
Camping and Cruising in Florida, Henshall 1 50 
Canoe and Camp Cookery, by “Seneca”’..... 1 00 
Complete American Trapper, Gibson........ 1 00 
ants ony@am pine sons ee nee cee ote fee's Te ot 1 2 
How to Camp Out, Gould............ .......- 5 
How to Hunt and Trap, Batty’s.............. 1 50 
Hunter and Trapper, Thrasher..-.-..------. 75 
Trappers Guide, S. Newhouse, 8vo., illus.... 1 50 | 
Wooderaft, ““Nessmuk”........-..-.......+.. 1 00 
GUIDE BOOKS AND MAPS. 
Adirondacks, Map of, Stoddard.............. 1 00 
Atlas of New Jersey Coast...........-....-.. 1 50 
Black Hills of Dakota, Ludlow, quarto, cloth 
Government report.......- 2.2.2... seen eee 2 50 
Farrar’s Guide to Moosehead Lake, paper... 50 
Farrar’s Guide to Richardson and Rangeley 
Taorapapiens tut eae ones Perec. 2 eee we 50. 
Farrar’s Pocket Map of Moosehead Lake... 50 
Farrar’s Pocket Map of Rangeley Lake R’g’n 50 
AD Konigta ben Sad bane ch See ope Sp) Re: AAA Sok an eee 50 
Guide Book and Map of Dead River Region 50 
Guide to Adirondack Region, Stoddard .... 25 
Guide to Androscoggin Region..............-. 50 
Historical and Biographical Atlas of New 
MOUSE yy OOMR Ue serene net ee rete eet 5 00 
Map of the Indian River, Florida, Le Baron, 
strong linen paper, $3; plain.............+. 2 00 
Map of the Thousand Isiands................ 50 
Muskoka and Northern Lakes of Canada... 100 
Old St. Augustine, illus.............-_..- ~ ae 
Our New Alaska, by Charles Hallock. . 1 50 
Southern California, by T. 8. Van Dyke 1 50 
Sportsman’s Gazetteer, Hallock.......«: 8 00 


HORSE. 


Horse and Hounds, illus............ 
Horses, Famous American Race....-.. 
Horses, Famous American Trotting 
Horses, Famous, of America........ 
Jenning’s Horse Training 
Mayhew’s Horse Doctor, 400 illus. 
Mayhew’s Horse Management ... 
McClure's Stable Guide........-. 


weno 


| Riding and Drivyingt eu... eee oe eeLc cee 


Riding Recollections, Whyte Melville’s..... 
Stonehenge on the Horse, English edit’n, 8vo 
Stonehenge on the Horse, Amer, ed., 12mo.. 
The Book of the Horse.............-.-.2---+ 
The Saddle Horse, Guide to Riding and 

Training, illus,..... Sey RAR Kees cfea pinnae? eas, 
Veterinary Dictionary, Going..,....-........- 
Wallace’s American Stud Book.............. 
Wallace’s American Trotting Register, 2 vols 
Woodruft's Trotting Horses of America.... 
Youatt and Spooner on the Horse, illus..... 


HUNTING—SHOOTING. 


Adventures on the Great Hunting Grounds 

of the World, 22 ilus......-2---... eee see eee 
American Sportsman, The, Lewis........... 
Antelope and Deer of America, Caton...... 
Bear Hunting, Bowman.............-...+.... 
Orack Shot (The Rifle) ‘‘Barber,” illus...... 
Dead Shot (The Gun), or Sportsman’s Guide 
Down the West Branch, by Capt. Farrar.... 
Field, Cover and Trap Shooting, Bogardus.. 
Frank Forester’s Sporting Scenes and Char- 

ACUOLSs OeV-Ola gL Opis «G21 Seale cee seer eels 
Frank Forester’s Manual for Young Sports- 

men 
How I Became a Crack Shot, Farrow........ 
How I Became a Sportsman, Avon. ......... 
How to Hunt and Trap, Batty.........-.-.... 
Horse and Hounds, illus...............-...... 
Hunter and Trapper, Thrasher.............. 
Hunting Trips of a Ranchman, Roosevelt.. 
Hurlingham Gun Club Rules................. 
Instructions in Rifle Firing, by Capt. Blunt. 
Modern Breech-Loader, Greener......-...... 
Nimrod in the North, Schwatka,............ 
Poems of the Rod and Gun, McLellan....... 
Rifle Practice, Wingate..... eet ners aaa 
Rod and Gun in California, Van Dyke...... 
SIVGOtIN ee ase ys wee oes Seta e eee menaihcra ens 
Shooting, Boating and Fishing, illus., War- 

Lett ee MM At acon eeterdctaeie ee eA ie bie) slaae vay 
Shooting on the Wing.........:....-......... 
Sport with Gun and Rod, eloth........ .:.... 
Sport with Gun and Rod, new, plain edition. 

Embossed leather.....................0-2-55 
Sporting Adventures in the Far West....... 
Still-Huniter, VamDy Kew veel aes deter 
Stephens’ Fox Hunting..............-.s0008e5 
Stephens’ Young Moose Hunters............. 
The Gun and Its Development, Greener..... 
The Pistol 


KENNEL. 


American Kennel, Burges............ ....... 
Breeders’ Kennel Record and Ace’t Book... 
Dog, Diseases of, Dalziel.......-...-....2--64, 
Dog, Diseases of, Hill.............2...+-5-.5. 
Dog Breaking, Floyd PE hy Meters bobs adasicls 
Dog Breaking, Hutchinson......... ......... 
Dog, the Dinks, Mayhew and Hutchinson... 
Dog Training vs. Breaking, Hammond 
Dog Training, First Lessons and Points of 

PMA SIM te ete eee Ree gemeocds Ny tape 
Dogs and Their Doings, Morris........ ..... 
Dogs of British Islands Stonehenge........ 
Dogs, Management of, Mayhew, 16mo.....,. 
Dogs, Points of Judging..................--.- 
Dogs, Richardson, pa. 30c.; cloth.........-... 
Dogs and the Public 
Dogs, Their Management and Treatment in 

Disease, by Ashmont........ ......-.20..005 
Englishe Dogges, Reprint of 1576......,,..... 


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English K. C.S. Book, Vol T.................. 5 00 
English K, C. 8. Book, Vols. [1]. toTX.,each 4 50 
English K, C.S. Book, Vols. XI. to XII.,each 4 50 
Glover’s Album, Treatise on Canine Diseases 50 
Our Friend the Dog, Stables........  ..,..... 3 00 
Points of Judging and First Lessons........ 25 
Practical Kennel Guide, Stables............. 1 56 
Setter Dog, the, Laverack..............2.:... 8 00 
THe OP wy SCOSTOTIC I) peo. nee uses! uals. Selene 1 25 
The Mastiff, the History of, M. B. Wynn.... 2 50 
Vero Shaw’s Book on the Dog, cloth, $8.00; 
halimorocedse aa. tena ee Et ake: 13 00 
Wotach om thesDee, ...2.0s-- ss. tte ey Or 2 50 
SPORTS AND GAMES, 
American Boy’s Own Book Sporitsand Games 2 00 
Athletic Sports for Boys, Stonehenge..:.... 1 00 
Boy’s Book of Sports and Pastimes..... .... 2 50 
Boy’s Treasury of Sports and Pastimes, etc. 2 00 
Cassell’s Book of Sports and Pastimes...... 3 00 
(ONfeyoneRs bee one an ARR enOce bear Goose noe ser 20 
UBS WVDSIST in pecccrae tire vi epic neta see Sanam 50 
Encyclopedia of Rural Sports, Stonehenge. 4 50 
STATICS ORDOVY NLA te eae oe co arn arte eel SL ee 50 
Instruction in the Indian Club Exercise..... 25 
TSE antes nde eed ROR EON bol Reedy Leh ah Se 25 
Whist for Beginners......22 s...:-....0ss005 50 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
Antelope and Deer of America, Caton....... 2 50 
Adventures on the Great Hunting Grounds : 

Ot Thesworld..22 IS oe heats per een 
Atlas of New. a BISCyOOASL. ade dd. rece codes 
Black Hills of Dakota, Ludlow, quarto, cloth 

GOVETNIMENT EE DOLE.) - 4, ey nepal ose as eees be 50 
Complete Poultry Manual.............-...... 25 
Hastward Ho!..... se gen al Date tle eek ates 1 2 
Forest and Stream Fables......... ...sse.s0> 16 
Hand Book of Tree Planting, Egleston...... 75 
Historical and Biographical Atlas ef New 

DEREG ye ORS eE ceed elt) Pattee renee eatens 00 
Keeping One Ob Wee cence iy sescn bernie 00 
Life and Writings of Frank Worester, 2 vols. 

per vol,...... Pee: ae Shothetrrngiteca ts, %. 1 50 
Old St. Augustine, Fla., illus............. ... 1 50 
Our Arctic Province, Alaska, Elliott........ 4 50 
Practical Forestry, by Fuller................ 1 50 
Practical Pigeon Keeping, Wright.......... 5) 
Practical Taxidermy and Home Decoration, 

Baitbyaxa0 5.120 kes Onin: ee eye eC renee 50 
Profitable Poultry Keeping, Beale............ 00 
Shooting, Boating and Fishing, illus., War- 

BST cP lot Ga ss chal Pie ee ae eee 1 00 
Southern California, Van Dyke.............. 1 50 
Sportsman’s Gazetteer, Hallock............. 3 00 
The ese Waters the Farm, 50 cts. paper; 

GLOGES. Va Nee hnbees seote tas ta week ge we He ones 15 
Wild Woods Life, Farrar..................... 1 25 
Wonders of the Yellowstone, Richardson... 1 50 

ooderaft, by. Nessmuk........,sceceeees ese « 100 
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IVE WHITE HARES (Lepus Americanus), 

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Chester White, Berkshire 
and Poland China Pigs, 
fine setter dogs, Scotch 
Collies, Foxhounds and 
Beagles, Sheep and Poultry, 
ee bred and for sale by W. 
GIBBONS & CO., West Chester, Chester Co., Pa. 
Send stamp for circular and price list. 


500 FERRETS (Oh.o°dis 


per pair. CHAS. 


H. VAN VECHTEN, Victor, Ontario Co., N, Y. 
novil,6t 


LIVE QUAIL FOR SALE 


In fine condition. Western birds. E. B. WOOD- 
WARD, 174 Chambers street, New York, 


NOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.—ONE JOHN 
A. Nichols’ B. L., 12-bore, 50in., 844lbs., finest 
Quality, elaborately engraved, highly finished 
and perfectly new. Will be sold at one-half the 
- original cost. Can be seen at H. C. SQUIRES, 
178 Broadway, New York. sept2,tf 


ANTEL DES FOR SALE at %5 a piece; are 

perfectly tame, Make great pets 
ina yard or park. Also Prairie Dogs at #3 a 
pair. Address W. J. HILL, Hurcuison, KAN. 


DENNIS. jy8,tt 


q OR SALE.—_MAGNIFICENT ELK, MOOSE, 
mountain sheep, antelope and deer heads, 

M. M. HOWLING, 

dec2,3t 


etc., elegantly mounted. V 
Taxidermist, Minneapolis, Minn. 


HAVE A .38-55 MARLIN REPEATING 

rifle and a .22 Ballard for sale, or exchange 
for a Baker three-barrel gun. C.L.STRATTON, 
Knoxville, Tenn. dec9,2t 


Iu the Stud. 


Memphis and Avent Kennel. 


IN THE STUD. 


The four field trial and bench show winners that 
annot be equalled in America. 
Champion PAUL GLADSTONE, fee $50. 
champion RODERIGO, fee $75, 
REBEL WIND’EM, winner English Derby, 
blood brother of Count Noble, fee $50. 
CANADA PEG, bred by Dr. N. Rowe, National 
Derby winner, fee $50. 
Broken degs for sale. 
Address J. M. AVENT, Hickory Valley, Tenn., or 
MEMPHIS & AVENT KENNEL, Memphis, Tenn. 


SEVERAL CHOICE BRED 


English Mastiff Pups 


of various ages and prices according to quality, 
sired by BOSS, the best all round stud dog. 

Also a few very fine bred Great Dane pups of 
great promise and choice markings. 
photographs of either 24 cents. 


Boss in Stud, = Fee $50 
Thyrus in Stad, - Fee $50 

Address J. L. WINCHELL, 
Fair Haven, Vt. 


FOREST CITY KENNELS. 


Si. Bernards aad English Pugs. 


ih THE STUD. 
Sanrio rough-coated St. Bernard Cosar 


A.E.R, 22); fee $25. Huglish pug Sam; fee $10. 
Pups for Rie! Address with s ee Portland, Tie, 


Iu the Stud. 
IN THE STUD. 


Ilford Cromwell 


CHAMPION MASTIFF. 


Fee $50. 


DEBONAIR, 


First prize winner in open mastiff class at 


Waverly, N. J. 
Fee $50. 


Having purchased these dogs, together with 
the champion bitches Lorna Doone and Bal Gal 
from Dr. J. F. Perry (Ashmont), I offer the dogs 
in the stud, and will be able to supply pups from 
the bitches. 

For further information address 


H. GERALD HULL, 
Saratoga, N. Y. 


Roneh-Coated Scotch Collies 


OR SHEEP DOGS. 


IN THE STUD. 
Nullamore, (Litter brother to 
England's champion Dublin Scot). 


Imported Blazejacket, a splendid 
specimen of the Blue Mirle. 
Dogs and puppies for sale. 
Apply for particulars to 
CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS, 
P. O. Box 1630, Philadelphia. 


GSus Bonahw 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T. Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie 4., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street, Charlestown. Mase. 


ee 


Ghee Hennel, 
WANTED. 


I own a magnincent field dog, and am desirous 
of getting one of his progeny. He is a Vhe., and 
sired by old Leicester ex Sanborn’s Nellie. He is 
litter brother to Magnolia. 

Any gentleman haying a first-class Llewellin 
or Laverack bitch can haye his services, without 
money, on most agreeable conditions, 

decl6,2t Box 21, West Winfield, N. Y. 


EE ES Le 
ANTED.—FOUR TO SIX STAG HOUNDS 
that would kill coyote and wolves on the 
prairie. Well trained to hunt. Address with 
price, J. H. SHEPHERD, Fort Shaw, Mont. lt 


SWISS ST. BERNARDS, 


The Hospice Kennels 


Offer for sale the entire kennel of Herr Tuch- 
schmid, of Romanshorn, Switzerland, the well- 
known breeder of many prize winners. It con- 
sists of twelve rough-coats and six smooth-coats 
(stud dogs, brood bitches and puppies), the result 
of years of intelligent breeding. This is a rare 


oct23,tf 


oct28,tf 


opportunity to acquire choicestock at low figures. 


For particulars address 
ARLINGTON, N. J. 


One Chance in a Life Time. 


For Sale—My entire kennel of dogs, including 
Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie), 3 yrs. old; Forest 
Dora Wick averack ex Forest Fly), yrs.; Fol 
de Rol (Foreman ex Grace B.), W4yrs.; Fanchette 
(Foreman ex Passion), 9 mos,; Hazel (Ted Llew- 
ellin ex Blanche Lewis), 244 yrs.: Passion (Prince 
ex Pebble) 34 yrs., and several fine puppies 
from 6 wks. old to 9 mos., out of the above bitches 
by champion Foreman, Fairy King and Yale 
Belton. First come first served. Send for circu- 
lar containing full descriptions. ROSHECROFT 
KENNELS, Birmingham, Conn. 


OR SALE.—MOSHANNON DICK (COUNT 
Noble ex Fate Gladstone), liver and white 
(litter brother to Paxtang, winner of Derby, 1886) 
whelped May 9, 1885. Also Prince Frost (R 1 
Wind’em ex Strother’s pane) whelped Nov. 19, 
1884; lemon and white. JOSH. v. GROSS, Harris- 
burg, Pa. lt 


BLACK COCKER PUPS FOR SALE. 


Sire, Black Pete (A.K.R. 3071); dam, Althea 
(A.KR. 842); age 9 wks.; strong, healthy and sure 
to give satisfaction or money refunded. 
HARRY D. BROWN, 
1t Waterbury, Vermont. 


lrish Setter Bitch in wheln to Glencho 


For Sale—My Irish Setter bitch Katie Gates, in 
whelp to my champion Irish setter dog Glencho, 
She has been broken on quail ands a Pog rood 
bitch and mother, and_should nick finely with 
Glencho. Was served Noy. ll and is ranteed 
in whelp. Price $75. Address W. H. PIEROE, 
Peokskill, N.Y. it 


Ghe Kennet. 


DEERHOUNDS. 


Puppies For Sale 
BY 
CHAMPION CHIEFTAIN 
OUT OF 


CHAMPION WANDA, 
CHAMPION LORNA IL, 
HEATHERBELLE, 
COUNTESS ZINA, 
THORA, 
BERGA. 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 
COCKER Ss. 


For Sale.—Roy, handsome cocker dog; Silver 
Nail, black cocker bitch; weighs less than 6 Ibs. 
Both whelped June ll. Sire Kiddlewink (997) ex 


Mignon (1002). Address MIGNON KENNELS, 
Cortland, N. Y. dec9,2t 


a 

OR SALE.—SCOTCH DEERHOUND DOG 

pups, by imported Dunrobin (A.K.R, 1236) 

out of imported Shelloch (A.IK.R, 2214), from the 
deerhound kennels of the Duke of Sutherland 

Dunrobin Castle, Scotland. Address GEORGE 
SHEPARD PAGE, 69 Wallst., N. ¥.  dec9,3t 


OR_SALE.--THE LANDSEER KENNEL 
offers choice bred Scotch Deerhound and 
English greyhound puppies, bred only from stock 
of well-known field qualities. These are the 
aristocrats of all dogs. DR. VAN HUMMELL, 
Denyer, Colo. 
OR SALE.—ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 
pups; very fine ones and several months old; 
from good hunting stock, full pedigree. Also one 
pointer, two years old, good, no pedigree. Address 
GEO. L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass. oct28tt 


HAVE TWO BLACK, WHITE AND TAN 

Llewellin setter puppies, 3 mos. old. I will 
sell very low as I need the room. For pedigree 
and price inclose stamp to CHAS. YORK, 9 & 1] 
Granite Block, Bangor, Me. 


T. PLEASANT GORDON KENNELS.— 
au For Sale—Six solid black and tan Gordon 
setter puppies, out of champion Chloe by Argus. 
Also five first-class Morrison pug puppies, out of 
Judy ex Dude; a rare chance. Address C. T. 
BROWNELL, P. 0. Box 335, New Bedford, Mass. 


H°; HO! HO! HO! HO! DOGS FOR THE 
i holidays. Trained fox and rabbit hounds. 
Pointers, setters, spaniels, partridge and squirrel 
treeing dogs. Write for kind and sex wanted. 
C. F. KENT, Monticello, N. Y. dec?,tf 


English Ferrets and Hard-Haired Scotch Terrier 


Pups from pure and noted stock. Prices mod- 
erate. Address W. H. TODD, 
novz5,4t Vermillion, Ohio. 


FOR SAE. 


bi . ” 
Black and Tan Setter Dog Trim, 
. A.K.R, 3158. 

He is well broken on quail, woodcock and par- 
tridges, is staunch and stylish on point and will 
back at sight and retrieves well. Has been shot 
over two seasons. Any person in want of a good 
field dog will find itin Trim. Price $150. Address 
GEORGE R. REED, Box 157, Methuen, Mass. 1t 


FOR SALE. 


= ~ 


Flurry; dam, by Che IOD. Rex out of first prize 


023). Two of each sex and all individually fine, 
Address MAJOR ALYVORD, Amherst, Mass. 1t 
a Es OR RN aS 


FOR SALE. 
Three Irish setter pups, one male and two 
female, ‘ee blooded stock, 7 wks. old; price $25 


each. . A. WELLS, 
1t 28 & 25 Greene st., New York. 


POINTERS. 


Eight pups by Guess ex Viola, Guess is full 
brother to Mr. Peshall’s Jimmie. Violais by Sen- 
sation out of Guido’s Lilly. $20 each or ¢35 the 
brace at 8 wks. old. ener 


decl6,2t 


Prize Winner For Sale Cheap. 


Smooth-coated St. Bernard dog CARDINAL 
(A.K.R. 3034), sired by champion Hermit (A.K,R. 
23) ex Daphne II. (A.K.R, 489), winner of Ist prize 
in puppy class at Westminster Kennel Club show 
in May last. Color, white, tawny and brindle 
markings; agel6mos. Good disposition. Lack 
of room only reason for selling. Price $100 if 

C., WHITNEY. 


sold at ence. 15h OF Set = 
it 85 Warren st., New York. 


Dark Red Setters, 


8 pe mos. oly vere Canaan te and heater 
i xcellen eld; ¢ ion pedi- 
Se ee Station R., New Yor. it 


ENGLISH 


For Sale—¥Fine litter of pups by the celebrated 


ILFORD CAUTION 


Winner of 1st at each Boston, Hartford and New 
York Fanciers’ shows, 1886. These pups are of 
the new type. 

ILFORD CAUTION is acknowledged to be 
the pest headed mastiff in America if not in the 
world. 

For price and catalogue apply to 

E. i. MO 


Address 
nov18,tf 


dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction 
teed. Address H. B. 
Mass. 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 


decd? 


ST, BERNARD PUPS. 


For Sale—A litter of smooth-coated pups, 
whelped Sept. 25, 1886, by Laurian (A.K.R. 4074) 
out of Lotta (A.K.R. $33); color, orange tawny and. 
white and brindle and white; large and hand- 
some; priceslow. Address withstamp, FOREST 
CITY KENNELS, Portland, Me. 


Ohe Kennet. 


MASTIFFS, 


ORE 
Pine Hill Kennel 
Melrose, Mass. 


COCKERS. 


FLEETFOOT KENNELS 
Delhi, Del. Co., N. Y. 


MAX WENZEL, 


$9 Fourth St., Hoboken, N, J. 


Breeder of Irish Setters 


Under guarantee and life insurance. 
Send for circular. 


ENGLISH BULLDOGS 


For Sale—A litter of white pups, sire GUIL- 
LERMO (A.K.R. 671), winner Ist and two specials 
silver cup), Toronto, 1885; 2d, Hartford, 1886, 
am, PRINCESS IDA (A.K.R. 2453), litter sister 
to CHAMPION REMUS, by the English cham- 

ion BYRON II. ex well-known CHAMPION 

HODORA. A very handsome, even litter, same 
breeding as Ist prize bitch puppy, Boston, 1886, 
Price, dogs $25, bitches $20 each; a very low price 
as my kennels are over-crowded. Satisfaction 
guaranteed; full pedigree. 
W. MILLS, Mont Royal Kennels, 106 Maple ave., 
Montreal, Canada. 1t 


OXHOUND FOR SALF, 244 YRS. OLD, 


Address THOMAS 


thoroughly broken; $20. i, M. sis 
A t 


Centre White Creek, N. ¥ 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


A large lot of Hnglish beagles, 14 to 16 inches 
high, dogs and bitches, well broken; $15 each. 
Pups from f mos. tol yr. old, $8 each. Satisfac- 
Hight 


HITE BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 


WM. W. SILVEY, 135 South 
oct?,tt 


uaranteed, 
st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


Fee $15. 


sent J. W. NEWMAN, 87 Hanover etreet, Boston, 
Mass. 


DOG BUYE 
Oclored plates, 100 
of different breeds, prices they are F 
worth, sand where to buy them 

Mailed for 15 Cents. / 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 
Ba 237 8. Eighth St. Philadelphia, Pa. fF 


engravings 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 

TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 

st., Exeter, England, has several grand ones for 

sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs 

brood bitches and puppies. 
invited. 


R SALE,—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 


Tourists’ inspection 


and well broken pointers and setters; also 

uaran- 

RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
septe2,tt 


PALMYRA, N, ¥. 


Irish and Gordon setters for work as well as show 


decl7.tf 


SALE. 


DOGS FOR 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde. Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs, 
French poodles, St. Bernards, mastiifs and 
and tan terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 
constantly on hand, Those desiring to 
will do well to consult me. 
South Highth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


uss, 
lack 


urchase 
WM. W. SILVEY, 135 


FOR SALE. 


Pointers, Setters, Collie Shepherd and Beagles. 


Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


Scotch Deerhounds. 


Two fine bitch 


dec9,2t 


RARE CHANCE—BROTHER OF NED 
Obo for sale (A.K.R. 1476), black, white frill 


on breast, abel ee April 29, 1884, is in perfect © 
health, has had 3 

fault; a fine hunter, perfect retriever from land 
or water, will not mouth his birds. Reason for 
selling—lI have two setters and cannot keep three 
dogs. This dog is ver 
almost anything an 
tricks. 
Hayen, Conn. 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for fleld 
trials or private use, Reference given. W. G. 
EMITH, Marydel, Ma. 


stemper and is offered for no 


tractable, can be taught 
now does some thirteen 
ORD, New 


Address DR. E. 8. GAYL 
decz9,2t. 


6 weei® : 


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OONTENTS. 

EDITORIAL. GAME BAG AND GUN. 

Snow Buntings as Game. A Moose Hunt. 

Senate Bill SEA AND RIVER FISHING. 

A Merr Christmas. Gut from American Silk 

The Hi Worms. 
A MERRY Bansany FisHCULTURE. 

The Boy Who Saw *Nh-Tee-Ask Other Fish to Fry. 

A Memory of Good Hope, New York Fish Commission. 

Angling. Tur KENNEL. 

A Moose. The National Field Trials. 

apni in Boon Gah Arrah-| Winsted Dog Show. 

RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING, 

ope rer Fly.” Range and Gallery. 
“NATURAL Histor The Trap. 

Long Island Bird i Notes. The Tor ieee Tournament. 
GAmE BAG AND GUN. YACHTIN 

Western Game Notes. Cruise of the Coot.—xxx. 

Belgian Hares and Grizzly | CANOEING. 

Bears. Humber Canoeing. 
Lessons of the Trajectory Test. Wide vs. Narrow Canoes. 


Learning a Lesson. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


A MERRY CHRISTMAS. 


HE FoREST AND STREAM presents to its friends this 

week, with many salutations of good cheer, a rich 

treat of Christmas time entertainment. It is a literary 
Christmas dinner. 

Capt. Beardslee draws upon his store of reminiscences 
of the Southern seas, and gives us some pictures of life 
on a ninety-day gunboat. This extract from the log of 
the Aroostook is a graphic account of a life whose perils 
and privations, whose excitements and pleasures must 
ever remain unknown to most of our readers. They are 
fortunate in having so able and entertaining a historian 
as Captain Beardslee to record for them the phases of this 
life on the other side of the world. 

From the mountains of far-off Colorado our correspond- 
ent ‘‘Bourgeois,” equally well known as a lawyer of high 
standing, an author whose writings always please, and a 
devoted sportsman, sends a charming essay on angling. 
He is one of those ‘‘simple wise men” of whom George 
Dawson wrote; men who are the more successful in the 
ordinary walks of life because of their love for the forest, 
for the stream, for the life of out of doors—one of those 
who not only look at the pages of nature’s book, but 
looking reads, and reading comprehend what is there 
written. The beauty of this sketch will be felt by all, but 
there is about it a more subtle charm, a something which 
can be felt but not characterized, and which is like the 
delicate, fragrant bouquet which rises from some rare old 
wine. And though this intangible charm may escape the 
many, it will be fully appreciated by the few who are 
wholly in sympathy with him. } 

Toldatnightin a rough blanket shelter,as the warriorssat 
around the flickering camp-fire, told with all the aids of ges- 
ture and intonation which lendsso much added force to In- 
dian narration, the story of the Boy who saw the Spirit 
Father was mostimpressive. And if in cold hard type it has 
lost much of its original force, we may still be thankful that 


another chapter from the Pawnee Bible, a fragment of. 


the religious belief of a once great nation, has been put 
on record and preserved. The war party had been gone 
from the village for several days, and had almostreached 
the western boundary of Nebraska. . Here ina camp care- 
fully concealed among the desolate sandhills, the Koo-la- 
hoosh told his Peekow-tah-kah this tale of long ago. 

' ‘The merry rollicking narrations of the misfortunes of 


i 


the rabbit hunters of the Quaker City forms an agreeable 
contrast to the more grave and dignified character of 
some other contributions, ‘“J.M. 8.” is a pleasant writer 
of pleasant tales—a jovial, happy-go-lucky sportsman 
who is sure to find the fun, game or no game. 

Col. Cecil Clay recounts the adventures of mighty 
hunters, slayers of the giant game of our Northern 
forests, and no hunter of big game can read his account 
of the death of the great moose without being thrilled. 
How graphically he paints the scene! We see the 
quiet lake, the dark forest, the burned hills, the red 
western sky. The sun sets, the stars peep out, and sud- 
denly over the ridge appears the big bull, All of us who 
are hunters know how the men felt in that canoe, how 
they held their breath as they waited for the rifle’s crack, 
and how wildly their hearts leaped as the huge beast 
reeled and fell, Ah, it must have been a great day. And 
the tale is so earnestly told that we feel as if we had our- 
selves taken part in the scene, 

From the posthumous papers of the late Joseph Goater, 
Mr. Bellew has fittingly sent us for this number certain 
passages descriptive of one of the national festivals of the 
Boon Gah Arrahbiggees, The savage rites and barbaric 
contentions of these heathen holiday-makers contrast 
strangely with the humanizing observances of our own 
mid-winter festival, There is in Mr, Goater’s drawing of 
the himpsa tree contest the incongruous suggestion of a 
Sunday school Christmas tree bedecked with dolls; and 
may it not be a reasonable aspiration to indulge the hope 
that in that far away isle the heathen sport of the himpsa 
may yet be supplanted by the gift-laden Christmas ever- 
greens so dear to American homes? 

No feast is complete without good counsel; for our 
gathering “J. C, B.” plays the part of sage, And last of al! 
comes the minstrel with his hunting lay, faithfully pic- 
turing the garrulous old guide whose monotone has wooed 
the drowsy god to scores and scores of weary campers 
with his never ending iteration of 

how and where, 
Description of the cows, the calves, the bulls, 
The weight of each, the number shots he fired, 
The distance of each shot, each shot’s effect, 


Till, half the camp asleep, he slumbered too, 
And dreamed the hunt again. 


THE HILL FUND, 


NOTICE of the movement in behalf of the destitute 
family of Lyman O. Hill, the Maine game warden 
murdered by deer doggers, has already been given in 
our columns. The first response from FOREST AND STREAM 
readers was a subscription of $100 sent to the fund 
treasurer by Augustus Hemenway, Esq., of Readville, 
Mass. This the Forest and Stream Publishing Company 
supplement with $25, and it will give us great pleasure to 
receive and acknowledge in the FOREST AND STREAM such 
subscriptions as may be sent to us, Money received by us 
will be forwarded to the Rev. H. F. Harding, of Hal- 
lowell, Me., who has been selected to act as treasurer, 
Among the many appeals for aid which come from a 
score of different sources at the Christmas season, this 
one in behalf of the Hill family is deserving of considera- 
tion, and we hope to chronicle a generous response, 


‘“NESSMUK’S” PoEMS.—The exact date of publication of 
‘‘Nessmuk’s” poems cannot now be given; the book will be 
ready for delivery to subscribers in the latter part of Jan- 
uary. As already stated the price has been advanced to 
$1.50, and we cannot now receive subscriptions at the one 
dollar rate. The portrait of ‘“Nessmuk,” which will go as a 
frontispiece, has been pronounced by his friends to be 
the best likeness of him ever produced. ‘‘Nessmuk” him- 
self is in the office as we write this. He will start on 
Friday as a guest on the steam yacht Stella, of Brooklyn, 
pound for a cruise down the Atlantic coast and around 
into the Gulf. 


THE Mip-WINTER HOLIDAYS bring toa close in many 
States field sports of the year, but in the South the 
season for deer and birds extends, as a rule, until Febru- 
ary or March, The severe snow storm in the South may 
have upset the plans of many intending tourists, though 
the snow has now disappeared. 


ECONOMICAL Fox Hunters.—The West Chester, Pa., 
Hunt, the other day, ran a fox to earth after a chase of 
three hours, then dug him out and carried him home ‘‘to 
fight another day.” 


SNOW BUNTINGS AS GAME. 


@ ee chief objection to side-hunts is that they encour- 
age the destruction of illegitimate game. This might 
be easily remedied by withholding credit in the score for 
potting such animals as ought not to be killed; and in fact, 
the bagging of unlawful game might even be made to 
score a due scale of demerits. In some localities, particu- 
larly in New England, participants in side-hunts are given 
credit for almost every bird they can, by any possibility, 
bring to bag. The Essex Sportsmen’s Club, of Gloucester, 
Mass., had a side-hunt the other day, and according tothe 
Cape Ann Advertiser, among the game bagged were forty- 
eight snow buntings, The only two things to be said in 
excuse for potting snow buntingsis: First, that they count 
points in a side-hunt, just as slain nursing does count in 
the rivalries of competing Adirondack deer butchers; and 
second, that they are good for food, just as in some of the 
far-away isles of the Pacific the natives eat, or used to 
eat, human babies. Neither of these pretexts, however, 
will excuse the Essex Club, forin Massachusetts itis ex- 
pressly forbidden to kill snow buntings, under a penalty 
of $10 for each offense. In this instance the total fine 
called for is $480. This sum certain of the members of 
the Essex Club owe to the State whose laws they have de- 
fied. Themen who shot the birds made no secret of it; 
they reported their prowess to the rest of the members, 
and, we presume, brought in the little feathered mites as 
proof positive of their prowess. Their names are there- 
fore known, and as the club calls itself a ‘“‘sportsmen’s” 
organization, the officers, President J, E. Fuller, Vice- 
President D. B. Riggs, Secretary C. W. Chipman, and 
Treasurer E. S. Andrews, will probably be glad to furnish 
all the aid they can to secure the conviction and punish- 
ment of those who committed the detestable outrage, 


SENATE BILL 2436. 


a eee bill reported in the Senate by Mr. Manderson, 


from the Committee on Territories, May 17, 1886, is 
entitled, ‘‘A bill to amend sections 2474 and 2475 of the 
Revised Statutes of the United States, setting apart a cer- 
tain tract of land lying near the headwaters of the Yellow- 
stone River as a public park.” The bill provides for the 
protection, preservation and government of the National 
Park. The deplorable condition of affairs in that great 
domain has been made known in these columns. The 
bill S. 2486, if made law, will provide remedies for 
present abuses. The Senate should understand the senti- 
ment of the people respecting this subject. The bill 
ought speedly to pass both houses of Congress. 

That the public appreciates the Yellowstone Park more 
and more every year, and is solicitous for its care is be- 
coming daily more evident to us, and we hope that the 
general press will join the FOREST AND STREAM in the 
effort to present this matter in its true light, so that it 
may be fully understood at Washington. 

The Park Railroad bill, which received such a set-back 
last week in the House of Representatives, is not likely to 
come to the front again. The defeat which the schemers 
suffered was crushing, the vote being 170 against 65 in 
its favor, although by a transposition of two figures the 
types gave it last week as 107 to 65. 


A COMBINATION SURE TO WoRK.—One law-breaking 
fool with a bullet ina rifle, and another law-breaking 
fool with aleg to put the bullet into. Send them out 
deer hunting on Long Island on Sunday, and the chances 
are ten to one that the bullet will find its way into the 
leg. It happened so last Sunday. Leroy Hill, a hotel 
keeper of Ronkonkoma, had the rifle, Michael Downey 
supplied the leg. They were hunting deer. Downey hid 
behind a tree; Hill saw him, took him for a deer, smashed 
one of his legs and lodged another bullet in his side. We 
extend to these two Sunday deer hunters the sympathy 
due those who encounter misfortune while in the com- 
mission of a double misdemeanor. 


_ THe NATIONAL FIELD TRIALS will probably close this 
week. The report given this week shows very clearly 
the need of new rules to govern a very peculiar course of 
action. pursued by some of the handlers. If field trials 
are good for anything at all, and are to justify the time 
and expense devoted to them, they must actually execute 
their mission of testing the! merits of competing dogs. 
Merit cannot be determined under such conditions as 
governed the Ben Hill-Lillian heat. 4 


422 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


(Dec. 23, 1886. 


A dilerry Christmas. 


THE BOY WHO SAW AH-TEE-ASK. 


TOLD BY LA SHAROO KITTIBUTZ, 


ANY years ago the Pawnees started on their winter 

hunt. The buffalo were scarce, and the people could 
get hardly any meat. It was very cold and the snow lay 
deep on the ground, The people traveled southward and 
crossedthe Republican, but still found no buffalo, They 
had eaten all the dried meat and all the corn that they 
had brought with them, and now they were starving, 
The sufferings of the people increased and the little ones 
began to die of hunger. Now they began to eat their 
robes and their parjleches and moccasins. 

There was in the tribe a boy about sixteen years old, 
who was all alone and was very poor. He had no rela- 
tives who could take care of him, and he lived with a 
woman whose husband had been killed by the Sioux. 
She had two children, a boy and a girl, and she had a 
good heart and was sorry for the poor boy. 

Tn this time of famine, these people had scarcely any- 
thing to eat, and whenever the boy got hold of any food, 
he gave it to the woman, who divided it among them all. 

The tribe kept traveling southward looking for buffalo, 
but they had to go very slowly, because they were all so 
weak. Still they found no buffalo, and each day the 
young men that were sent out to look for them climbed 
the highest hills and came back at night and reported 
that they could only see the white, snow-covered prairie. 
All this time little ones were dying of hunger, and the 
men and women were growing weaker every day. The 
poor boy suffered with the rest, and at last he became so 
‘weak that he could hardly keep up with the camp, even 
though it moved so slowly. One morning he was hardly 
able to help the old woman -pack the lodge, and after it 
was packed he went back to the fire and sat down beside 
it, and watched the camp move slowly off across the val- 
ley and up over the bluffs. He thought to himself, “Why 
should Igo on? I can’t keep up for more than a day or 
two longer, anyhow. J may as well stay here and die,” 
So he gathered together the ends of the sticks that lay 
by the fire and put them on the coals, and spread his 
hands over the blaze and rubbed them together and got 
warm, and then lay down by the fire and pretty soon he 
went to sleep. 

When he awoke it was about noon, and as he looked 
toward the sky he saw two spots there between him and 
the sun, and he wondered what they were. Ashe looked 
at them they became larger and larger, and at last he 
could see that they were birds; and by and by as they 
came still nearer, he saw that they were two swans. The 
swans kept coming lower and lower, and at last they 
alighted on the ground right by the fire and walked up to 
where the boy lay, Hewas so weak he could not get up, 
and they came to him, one on each side, and stooped 
down and pushed their shoulders under him, and raised 
him up and put him on their backs and then spread 
their broad wings and flew away upward. Then the 
boy went to sleep again. When he awoke he was 
lying on the ground before a very big lodge. It was 
large and high, and on it were painted pictures of many 
strange animals, Nahoorac, in beautiful colors, The boy 
had never seen such a splendid lodge. The air was warm 
here and the boy felt stronger than before. He tried to 
raise himself up, and after trying once or twice he got on 
his feet and walked to the door of the lodge and went in, 
Opposite the door sat Ah-tee-ask. He was very large and 
very handsome, and his face was kind and gentle. He 
was dressed in beautiful clothes and had a white buffalo 
robe. Behind him, from the lodge poles, hung many 
strange weapons. Around the lodge on each side sat 
many chiefs and doctors and warriors, Nahoorac. They 
all wore fine clothes of white buckskin embroidered with 
beautifully colored quills. Their robes were all of beaver 
skin, very beautiful. 

When the boy entered the lodge Ah-tee-ask said to him, 


““Looah, pee-kow, way-tus sooks-peet. Welcome, my son, | 


and sit down,” And he said to one of the warriors, ‘‘Give 
him something to eat,’’ And the warrior took down a beauti- 
fully painted sack of parfleche, and took his stone knife 
from its sheath and cut off a piece of dried meat about as 
big as one’s two fingers, and a piece of fat about the same 
size, and gave them to the boy. And the boy who was so 
hungry thought that this was not very much to give to 
one who was starving, but he said nothing and took it, 
began to eat, and he put the fat on the lean and cut the 
pieces off, and ate foralong time. But after he had 
eaten for along time the pieces of meat remained the 
same size, and he ate all that he wanted and then put the 
pieces down, still the same size, 

After he had finished eating, Ah-tee-ask spoke tothe boy. 
He said to him that he had seen the sufferings of his 
people and had been sorry for them, and then he told the 
boy what to do. So he kept the boy there for a little 
while longer, and gave him some beautiful new clothes 
and. weapons, and then he told one of the warriors to send 


the boy back, and the warrior led him out of the lodge to} 


where the swans were standing near the entrance, and | 
the boy got on to their backs. Then the warrior put his 


hand on his face and pressed his eyelids together and the 
boy went to sleep. And by and by the boy awoke and 
found himself alone by. the fire. The fire had gone out, 
but the ground was still covered with snow and it was 
very cold. 

Now the boy felt strong and he got up and started run- 
ning along the trail which the camp had taken, That 
night after dark he overtook the camp, for they traveled 
very slowly, and after walking through the village, he 
found the lodge where the woman was living and entered. 
She was surprised to see him in his new clothes, and look- 
ing so well and strong, and told him to sit down. There 
was a little fire in the lodge and the boy could see that 
the woman was cutting up something into small pieces 
with her knife. The boy said to her, ‘‘What are you 
doing?” She answered, “I am going to boil our last 
piece of robe. After we have eaten this there will be 
nothing left, and we can then only die.” The boy said 
nothing, but watched her for a little while and then stood 
up and went out of the lodge. The door had hardly, 
fallen behind him when the woman heard a buffalo 
coughing, and then the breaking of the crisp snow 
asifa heavy weight was settling on it, In a moment 
the boy lifted the lodge door and came in and sat 
down by the fire, and said to the woman, ‘‘Go out and 
bring in some meat.” And the woman looked at him, for 
she was astonished, but he said nothing, so she went out, 
and there in the snow by the side of the lodge was a fat 
buffalo cow. Then the woman’s heart was very glad. 
She skinned the cow and brought some of the meat into 
the lodge and cooked it, and they all ate and were satis- 
fied. The woman was good, so she sent her son to the 
lodges of all her relations and all her friends, and told 
them all to come next morning to her lodge to a feast, 
**for,” she said, ‘‘I have plenty of meat.” 

So the next morning all her relations and all her 
friends came, so many that they could not all get 
into the lodge, but some had to stand outside, and 
they ate with her, and she cooked the meat of the 
cow for them, and they ate until it was all gone, 
and they were satisfied, And after they had done 
eating they lighted their pipes and prayed, saying, 
“ Ah-tee-ask, way-tus kit-tah-we. Father, you are the 
ruler.” And while they were smoking the poor boy 
called the woman’s son to him, and pointed to a high 
hill near the camp, and said, ‘‘Looah, sooks-kus-sis-pah 
te-rah hah-toor. Run hard to the top of yonder hill, 
and tell me what you see.” So the boy threw 
off his robe and smoothed back his hair and started, 
and ran as hard as he could over the snow to the 
top of the hill. And when he got there he shaded his 
eyes with his hand, for the sun shone bright on the snow 
and blinded him, and he looked east, and west, and north, 
and south, but he could see nothing but the shining white 
snow on the prairie. And after he had looked all ways, 
he ran back as hard as he could to the village. And when 
he came to the lodge he went to the poor boy and said to 
him, ‘‘I don’t see anything but the snow.” And the 
poor boy said, ‘‘ You don’t look good, Go again.” So 
the boy started again, and ran as hard as he could 
to the hilltop, and when he got there, panting, he 
looked all ways, long and carefully, but still he could 
see nothing but the snow. So he turned and ran 
back to the village and told the poor boy again that he 
saw nothing. Then the boy said: ‘‘You don’t look good.” 
And he took his bow in his hand and put his quiver on 
his back and drew his robe up under his arm so that he 
could run well, and started and ran as hard as he could 
to the top of the hill, and when he got there he looked 
off to the south, and there, as far as he could see, the plain 
was black with buffalo struggling in the deep snow. And 
he turned to the village, and signalled them with his robe 
that buffalo were in sight. Andina few moments all the 
Pawnees had seized their bows and arrows and were run- 
ning toward him, and the women fixed the travois and 
took their knives and followed. And the boy waited on the 
hilltop until the warriors came up, and then they went 
down to the buffalo, running on the snow, And the buf- 
falo could not get away on account of the deep snow, and 
the Pawnees made a great killing, Plenty of fat meat 
they got, enough to last them until the summer hunt, and 
plenty of warm winter robes. 

And they did not have to move any further, but staid 
right here, killing meat and drying it until they were all 
fat and strong again. 

And the poor boy becamea great doctor in the tribe 
and got rich, 

Before this the Pawnees had always had a woman chief, 
but when the woman who was chief at this time died, 
she named the poor boy as her successor, and the people 
made him head chief of the tribe. G. B, G, 


NOTES. 


Ah-teé-ask. The word Anh-tee-ask means Father. A child ad- 
dresses its father by this name, and a young man an elder whom 
'he respects. Ah-tee-ask tee-ra-wat means the Spirit Father, or 
God, the chief person and ruler of the Pawnee religion. There 
are other minor spiritual beings to whom reference will be made 
| below. 

Winter hunt. In the days of the buffalo the Pawnees made each 
year two hunts for the purpose of obtaining dried meat and robes. 
| Hach of these hunts lasted from one to three months, according 
to circumstances, and was taken part in by all the able-bodied 


members of the nation. Only the old men, cripples and sick re- 
mained behind in the permanent village. The start for the winter 
hunt was made in January, when the robes were at their best, 
and the summer hunt began in July. These hunts were carried 
onunder certain fixed rules, and were under the direction of a 
body of twenty-four governors. No large bodies of buffalo were 
ever disturbed except by the authority af these men. They ap- 
pointed a number of young men to act as scouts, who each day 
rode far ahead of the marching village and of any outlying hunt- 
ers, and from the tops of the highest hills examined the country 
for buffalo. Should any large bands be discovered, intelligence 
was at once conveyed to the chiefs, who, with the twenty-four 
“police,” determined the plan of action by which the game should 
be secured. In the latter days of the buffalo, after the Pawnees 
obtained horses, the meat was always secured by “running,” but 
in earlier times all hunting was necessarily done onfoot. While 
enough buffalo were killed for actual use, the destruction was of 
course much less than after the advent of the horse on the plains. 
On the other hand, buffalo in early days were enormously abun- 
dant and, so, proportionately easier to kill. 

Went to sleep in this connection means rather, became uncon- 
scious, 

Parfleche. A piece of rawhide from which the hair has been re- 
moved, cut somewhat in the shape of an envelope and laced up 
with rawhide strings where the envelope would be gummed, A 
parfleché is the Indian trunk or satchel, and in it are packed all 
sorts of small articles and utensils; 

Was very poor. As used here and often in the Pawnee tongue, 
poor means unfortunate, but not necessarily lacking possessions. 

WNahoorac. In its primary signification this word means an 
animal or animals. Itis, however, as often used to signify the 
spirits or secret helpers which are the medium of communication 
between man and Ah-tee-ask. These spirits or Wahoorae corres- 
pond fairly well to the angels of the Old Testament system. They 
have supernatural powers, and often exercise a guardianship over 
men, Each warrior of importance has at least one secret helper 
who always appears to him—usually in a vision or dream—in the 
same form, and aids him by its counsel and otherwise. The 
Nahoorac have the power of taking any form they please, and can 
at will become beast, bird, fish, stone or blade of grass. Some- 
times they take the shape of tiny men. The chiefs, doctors and 
warriors in the lodge of Ah-tee-ask were Nahoorac, as were also 
the two swans. The name Wahooracis no doubt given them be- 
cause usually, when they manifest themselves to man, they take 
the shape of some animal 

White buffalo robe, Albino buffalo were of course extremely 
rare, Among the Pawnees a white robe was a most sacred thing 
and was jealously guarded from the sight of the profane. They 
have now one at least such robe, which has for many years been 
in the custody of one family, its existence being known only to the 
members of that family, and to the chiefs and doctors. Among 
the Blackfeet the white robe was sacred tothe Sun and wasalways 
hung up in the “medicine” lodge. 

Stone knife. Before the landing of the white men, stone took 
the place of metal with the Indians, Knives, arrowleads and cut- 
ting instruments generally were of stone. Iron and steel have 
now taken the place of these old-time implements and itis unusual 
to find any tool of stone, except sometimes mauls and hammers, 
in use at present. The Pawnees have none of these ancient imple- 
ments, nor haye the Blackfeet, and among both nations they are 
now regarded as ‘‘medicine.” It seems quite natural that the 
spirit warrior should use one of these ancient knives. 

Picces of meat remained the same size. Compare Biblical account 
of the multiplying of the widow’s handful of meal and cruse of 
oil by Elijah, the Tishbite.—l. Kings xvii., 10-17. Also in Scandi- 
navian mythology the hog Shrimner on which the gods feed each 
day, the dish never decreasing in quantity. 

Heard ahbuffdlo coughing. When a buffalo is shot through the 
lungs, the blood flows up through the air passages into the throat 
and chokes it. The effort to clear the throat. sounds like cough- 
ing. 

The woman was good, i. ¢., generous, Under the circumstances 
this generosity was sufficiently noteworthy to be especially men- 
tioned by the narrator. It would have been natural enough for 
the woman to have reserved the meat for the support of her own 
family. 

Lighted their pipes and prayed, saying ts ATisteceash ” The Paw 
nees when they light their pipes blow a puff of smoke toward the 
sky and pray, saying, ‘“‘Ah-tee-ask, you are the ruler.” They ask 
the Father to give them the right kind of a mind, and that they 
may be fortunate. A Skeedee of prominence, La-tah Kats-takka 
(White Eagle), once said to me, “That means that we ask him to 
give us plenty to eat and that we may become chiefs and head 
men, and haveall those things that people everywhere desire.” 
When they take the second puff from the pipe they blow it toward 
the eartn, saying, “Father of the dead, yousee us.” “This means 
that this isthe Father’s ground. It belongs to him and we ask 
him that he will let us walk upon it, and that when we die he will 
let us be buried in it.” 


A MOOSE. 
AND HAST THOU SLAIN THE JABBERWOCK? 


N the 18th of September, 1884, my cousin—Capt. A, 
A. Clay—and I were camped on a beautiful little 
pond or lake, which, for the want of a known or better 
name we called Beaver Tooth Pond. We were looking 
for moose, and had come overfrom Wandering Bear Lake 
the day before in the morning, arranged our camp by the 
middle of the afternoon, and although it was raining and 
disagreeable, had cruised about the foot of the pond in 
the evening without hearing or seeing anything, except 
that a beaver slapped his tail twice. Rain fell in showers 
off and on all night, but the morning of the 18th broke 
clear and windy. The Captain and I went looking after 
moose signs and visited another pond, while our Indian, 
Aleck, one of those I had with me the year before, went 
after our lantern, left on the last portage. In the after- 
noon I took photographs, and after tea, but before sun- 
down, we went to the head of the pond and watched for 
moose until after dark, when we paddled back to camp, 
The night was clear and still, no wind, but a heavy frost. 
While taking a quiet smoke before turning in for the 
night, the Captain was attacked by one of his grumbling 
fits and pitched into me, although he must have known 
from the experience of many years what the effect would 
be. 
“J don’t see why we should use up so much time and 


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not see any moose, 
month?” 

“The 18th.” 

“Hm! The 18th! We started from civilization on the 
lith, Thursday of last week; now it is Thursday again, 
eight days, and we haven't seen a track,” 

‘Hold on,” said I, ‘Don’t go too fast. I think we have 
seen tracks enough, certainly more moose tracks than you 
would have seen deer tracks at home in the same time.” 
He lives in Elk county, Pennsylvania, in a good deer 
country. 

“Well, perhaps we have seen one or two old tracks. 
You can’t tell on these bogs when tracks were made. 
Most likely all of them in the summer—July and August. 
How much longer do you suppose we shall go on this 
way? Do you honestly believe there are any moose about 
here? If there are, how are to we get at them?” 

To this I made no direct reply, but called ‘‘Aleck!” A 
grunt with a sort of interrogative inflection, was the 
answer. ‘‘Any moose about here, Aleck, do you think?” 

‘Moose here? Lots moose; plenty moose. You see 
fresh tracks on portage? Big track on bog? Must be 
good many moose for sure. Kill some bye and bye when 
we get to other pond where we goin’; more moose there, 
certain.” 


“That's always the way,” went on the Captain, ‘‘It’s 
always ‘wait till we get to the next pond,’ or ‘wait till to- 
morrow or the day after.’ It’s just like trout fishing, 
‘there is a larger trout to be hada little further on in 
some other splendid pool. I know all about it. What is 
there to make the next pond any better than this, or the 
last, or to make the day after to-morrow any better than 
to-day, or next week or next month any better than last 
week or than now? I think we ought tosee or hear some- 
thing, if only so as to encourage us.” 

“How about the three bears we saw and the two you 
shot at,”I replied. 

“Oh, we saw the bears; I admit that, but that was only 
accidentally; we were not hunting them particularly.” 

“No,” I replied, ‘‘we were not after those bears, but 
still we saw on one day at different times two bears and a 
third bear on another day. We have killed grouse and 
caught a good many fine trout. When we get to the 
pond Aleck has in his mind we shall kill moose. I think 
we have done well so far and I know we shall do exceed_ 
ingly well before we finish our trip. Youcan growl to the 
crack of doom and not affect my opinion of things. Last 
year I was twelve days in the woods before I got a shot 
and then killed a splendid bull, and I mean to get a bet- 
ter one this time.” 

While this conversation, of which I have given a mere 
fragment, went on, Aleck had been drawing something 
with a piece of charcoal on a slip of bark, and now pro- 
duced it. We examined his work and saw a rough map, 
showing what our course was to be as we journeyed east_ 
ward. One small pond, then a lake, then two small 
ponds and then another lake. On this last Aleck put his 
finger, ““We gothere. Kill plenty moose for sure. May- 
be you not think so? You wait we get there.” 

Upon this we went to bed. 

The 19th was clear and warmer. In the afternoon we 
took a load of our things to the head of the lake, and 
then across a portage, passing the first small pond of 
Aleck’s map—a mysterious looking place, suggestive of 
moose, with fresh tracks about it—to a beautiful lake, 
where we left them, covered with rubber blankets. It 
took us an hour to walk back to the pond, and a quarter 
of that to paddie to camp. The Captain had slipped in a 
hole in the bog and was wet to his hips, so he spent the 
evening wrapped in blankets. Rain fell off and on all 
night, but the next morning, after breakfast, signs of fair 
weather appearing, we struck camp and left for Brulé 
Lake at 8:40, passing the pond at 9:30, and finishing the 
portage at 10:30, I knocked the head off a grouse on the 
way. We crossed the lake and camped on a point on the 
east side, commanding a fine view. At 4 o’clock in the 
afternoon we went to the outlet of the lake and caught a 
dozen trout for supper and breakfast. After that we 
watched for moose until dark. The evening was calm 


Let me see, This is what day of the 


and beautiful; later the night turned cold and there was |- 


a heavy frost. 

During the 21st the wind came up from the S.W. and 
the usual rain made its appearance in the afternoon. The 
day being Sunday was passed in a proper way in and 
about camp. Aleck having reported a barren of con- 
siderable extent up the creek from the lake, we started to 
paddle up stream to look at it, but did not go far on 
account of the heavy wind and rain. Next morning we 
left camp at 8:20, leaving some of our things securely 
packed and covered, and taking with us supplies enough 
to last a week, so that we could carry everything across 
at one load and not have to make two trips. As we had 
a fifteen foot—or as they call it there, ‘‘a two fathom and 
a half’—canoe, tents, blankets, etc., our loads were all 
fair ones. We got over the portage to the first pond at 
9:10, Aleck not having any name handy for this water, 
we called it Leaping Trout Pond; the trout breaking 
water all about us as we paddled to the head, which we 
left on the next portage at 9:37, making the portage and 
getting over the second pond by 10 o’clock.. Where we 
disembarked for our last portage was the track of a 


tremendous old bull, and tracks were so numerous that 
we dubbed the place Moose Track Pond. 

The sight of so much “fresh sign,” or ‘‘Shkeenum 
mikan-o'-we,” as Aleck would no doubt have called it, put 
us all in a good humor, and we halted fifteen minutes to 
take asmoke, “Beeg buck! Eh?” said Aleck as he shoul- 
dered his pack and then the canoe, for he carried both. I 
was content to take a tent, the blankets, my own pack, 
camera, etc., etc., with my rifle, some fifty pounds, and 
the Captain had about as much, We finished this portage 
at five minutes after 11, and launched our canoe on the 
lake, where we were to find, as Aleck said, ‘‘plenty 
moose.” This sheet of water is shaped somewhat like a 
very short and fat letter 1, the crossbar of the letter rep- 
resenting the main part of the lake, with a bay in each 
corner. The direction of the longest diameter is nearly 
north and south. We camped on the west side, and so 
had a bay on our right and left front, and in our right and 
left rear as well, The country has been a good deal 
burned about the lake. The east side is open for some 
distance back, with very little brush; but the west side, 
apparently burned over long ago, is covered thick with 
brush and small second growth timber. Well defined 
moose paths go all about the east side and follow the 
shores; so before going to eamp we paddled over there to 
look for tracks. We did not have to hunt for them; they 
were to be seen without that, and so fresh that we went 
across to our camp ground well satisfied, and the Captain 
could only grumble in a feeble way. 

We dined at 12:30, and arranged our camp without 
pitching the tent. During the afternoon we paddled 
about a little, but the wind blew too hard for us to stir 
about much. We supped before sundown and then went 
to the southeast bay to watch for moose. The wind fell 
and the sun set in a beautiful, clear sky, with the new 
moon and a star or two hanging over the top of the west- 
ern ridge. We had not gone very far in the bay when on 
the hard-wood ridge away back from the eastern shore 
we heard an old bull ‘‘Bok! bok! bok!” 


"Moose comin’,” said Aleck, his black eyes flashing 
with excitement. It always amused me to see how ex- 
cited he became when after a moose. The wind was from 
the southwest, so we had to paddle furiously to get out 
of the bay and well up to the north end of the lake, past 
our camp, to avoid giving our scent. We lay quiet about 
d0yds. off the east shore and waited. Soon we heard the 
rattling of his horns as he came on, knocking the dead 
spruces and balsams out of his way. ‘‘Boh! boh! boh!” 

“Come pretty close,” whispered Aleck. It was ‘‘plenty 
light enough to shoot,” as the Captain expressed it. The 
sun had just set and the west was all aglow. The eastern 
shore sloped gently back for 150yds., then descended, 
making a broad hollow, back of which was the hard-wood 
tidge mentioned. We were looking east and the bank 
before us was in light from the still brilliant west. While 
the moose was crossing the hollow we heard little of him, 
but when he came slowly sidling up the near side close to 
the top we heard him again, ‘“‘Boh! boh! boh!” Suddenly 
there he was in full sight on top of the bank, 150yds. back 
from the beach, from which we were distant 50yds. 

“Oh! oh!” whispered Aleck, ‘‘beeg, beeg bull!” 

The Captain was in the bow, J in the middle, Aleck in 
the stern with the paddle. The bull had come up out of 
the holiow a good deal to our right, and now walked 
slowly along to the left parallel with the shore. When 
nearly opposite us he paused a moment and slowly turned 
his head, his huge horns gleaming in the warm light. I 
think that because the Captain had but one eye—he had 
lost the other by a shot when quail shooting in North 
Carolina the year before—Aleck had some doubts about 
his shooting ability, although he had himself, at twenty 
yards, hurled a stick of wood in the air when the wind was 
blowing a gale, and seen the Captain knock it in the mid- 
dle with a shot from his Winchester. I don’t helieve 


“Aleck Langevin ever sat in a canoe with a better shot. I 


knew him a good deal better, and as the old bull stalked 
along, I leaned forward and whispered all the outlandish 
names I could think of to him, as expressive of the brute’s 
size. 
“By jove, Toney! Look at him! A regular haud credo! 
Don’t miss him, old fellow. Look at his horns! Mindi- 
duh eshkun, Aleck! Eh? By Zeus, he’s a perfect mon- 
ster! a behemoth! a jing swizzler! If Mac was here he’d 
call him a ‘buster,’ sure. Take a sure pullon him! About 
a foot back of the shoulder'll fetch him. By George! we 
mustn't lose him for anything! He’s what S. would call 
areal ‘goll-sender.’” With such encouragement I filled 
the Captain’s ear. The only perceptible result of this 
friendly counsel was a nod, which I interpreted to mean, 
““Never fear, I'll settle him;” as, indeed, I knew he would. 
The bull was a large one, and well deserved all I had 
said about his bull and appearance as he paused again 
and slowly turned his head with its huge antlers, as 
though suspicious of something, but knew not what or 
where. He might bolt in an instant, if convinced of 
danger and its direction—a moose does not start until he 
knows there is danger and where it is; then he starts, and 
when he will stop is a question to which he is generally 
best able to reply. Up went the Winchester, and at the 
report the bull made a plunge and rushed to the left with 
tremendous strides. Hit, of course; the Captain could 


not miss him at that distance. An ordinary deer would 
stand a poor chance, running, at that range, before the 
same gun and its skilled handler, 

Click, snap, bang! Click,snap, bang! Two more shots 
are in him before he has made half a dozen strides. At 
the last he wheels suddenly clear round, and catching the 
fourth shot in his right side as he turns, falls stone dead. 

“Now you got him,” cried Aleck, his black eyes wild 
with excitement, “I tell you he beeg bull for sure. Oh! 
great horns.” 

“Seven feet high, Aleck?” I queried, 

“I do’ no. Maybe so big.” 

Por a minute or two we sat still, and after congratulat- 
ing the Captain, talked over the bull’s appearance; when 
we first heard him; how we had paddled to avoid giving 
our wind; the noise he made with his horns; how far his 
boh! beh! boh! could be heard; the length of the shot, 
and so forth. Then we furned to look at the lovely 
western sky, with its crescent moon and evening star, 
until Aleck’s impatience got the better of his manners, 
“You want to go see him. We best go now, maybe more 
moose comin’.” So we went up to where he lay and 
looked at him. 

“By Jove, Cece, he’s larger than I thought he was. I 
knew he was big when I saw him come out over the top 
of the hank, but I did not expect this, How tall is he?” 

Out came the tane line and we measured him carefully. 
Straightening the foreles, without pulling, and measur- 
ing from-the tread of the hcof, bent up to the normal 
standing position, to the top of the withers, the bull stood 
6ft. 10in. From the edge of the upper lip up over the 
nose to between the horns measured 80in.,and from there 
to the end of the back ft. 74in.; around the body 7ft. 
10in. The horns spread 4ft. 94in. 

It is hard to forget some scenes. I can see now that 
great moose lying on the open, burnt ground, with his 
immense antlers spread out over his ungainly head. The 
warm glow from the still quite bright western sky lighting 
him up, the Captain and Aleck coming out dark against it. 
The young moon and a star or two over all, with a middle 
distance of lake, now gold by reflection, near at hand; 
beyond, dark as the spruce-covered ridges behind the Brulé 
on its further bank. After a while we took to our canoe 
again, but we were restless and did not feel like turning 
in; so we paddled around to the bay in the southeast end 
of the lake and heard a cow bawl. A bull answered, and. 
went off in the direction of another pond that way, and 
hearing nothing more we presently went back to camp. 

We raked a few coals together to warm our toes, 
cramped by sitting in the canoe so long with wet mocca- 
sins (a moose hunter, by the way, does not want much fire 
when close about moose; smoke scares them), and smoked 
a quiet pipe. As I knocked the ashes out of mine, ready 
to turn in, I said, ‘‘You’re not sorry you came, are you?” 
To which the Captain, dear fellow, replied, ‘‘No; I am 
paid already for the whole trip. I only hope you kill as 
big a bull as this one.” Next morning I killed one stand- 
ing 6tt. 84in., with horns spreading 4ft. 2in. 

CECIL CLAY. 


ANGLING. 


f he eee has been some discussion of Jate touching the 
art as well as the science of angling, There is a dif- 
ference, certainly. 

[ have a friend who is a lover of music; he can enjoy a 
minstrel performance or an Italian opera. I have seen 
his eyes fill under the influence couched in the skill of 
Ole Bull and Wilhelmj; once I saw him fairly break 
down over a sonata from Beethoven finely rendered. He 
says if anything goes wrong with the performer or if he 
makes a mistake, he (my friend) is advised of it by cold 
chills running down his back. And yet, to this friend of 
mine the science of music isa sealed book—he cannot 
read a note, Some one told him he possessed the art of 
music. Had he cultivated himself in this art there is no 
telling what sort of a phenomenon he might have be- 
come. 

Again, I have known of those who are so much after 
the manner of automatons that their scientific acquire- 
ments become painful to one compelled to listen to their 
performances—Gradgrinds in music, so to speak, to whom 
a minstrel show is a nightmare. 

A combination of art and science may be desirable, but 
if one may not have both I prefer the art. This being a 
gift that comes without asking, is none the less worthy; 
with it one is consoled by the reflection that work will 
enable him to acquire the other. On the other hand the 
labor of a lifetime will not bring to him that which kind 
nature only can bestow. 

The art of angling is a gift, truly, the science an acqui- 
sition, With the gift one sometimes takes to the study 
of the science as a duty owing to the art. Again, the art 
affords so much pleasure to some of its possessors they 
become contented with it; they think the science can 
add but little to the already full measure of happiness 
they possess in the art. 

The science of angling may be acquired at the end of a 
wharf in the busiest part of a busy city. A cane pole, a 
cotton line and worms for bait may serve as instruments 
to knowledge. The delicate bamboo, the silk line and 


exquisite fly may serve the same purpose, The possessor ~~ | 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


(Dec, 28, 1886, 


of the art may be compelled to the wharf and the cane 
pole and the worms, while his aspirations led him toward 
crystal streams, the songs of birds and the fragrance of 
wild flowers, in company with the pretty bamboo. There 
is a harmony in this combination aspired to, that science 
is often ignorant of. This is a combination that cannot 
condescend to exact measurements, that refuses to be ruled 
or squared or demonstrated, that is absolutely as free of 
scientific conventionalitios as the breathing of the sweet 
fresh air. This combination is the aid to the art of angling; 
without it angling would not be an art, perfect, but a 
science merely—as the worthy deacon in the corner would 
say, ‘“‘bless God”—for the art. 

I do not wish to be considered as deprecating the science 
of angling; I stand in awe of it, the awe begotten of ignor- 
rance, but I do love the man who hath given me the tackle 
to harmonize with the art. The art must have been his, 
otherwise he would not have understood the means to the 
fuller gratification of the art. So, I love him for his gift, 
and that he had the industry to add to my happiness 
while adding to his own. 

In the interest of science it may be essential to know, 
to a dead certainty, whether the specimen I have at 
the end of my line in the pool is Salmo purpuratus or 
S. virginalis, Coregonus williamsoni or C. johnsoni, or 
any other Italianized Scandinavian. But the knowledge 
to that dead certainty would not add one grain to the en- 
joyment Iam having. Insuch instance science would be 
superfinous. With the view, however, of tracing, for 
instance, the origin of the noble Alexander, absolute 
precision may be necessary, but precision is not essential 
to enjoyment. For the benefit of science it may be neces- 
sary to know whether the remote ancestor of his excel- 
lency were a monkey or a tadpole, or both. I therefore, 
you see, recognize the value of science as having a 
tendency to show whence we came and whither we are 
going, and as there is such a science as the science of 
angling, I take off my hat to it along with the other 
sciences. 

My notion of the art of angling, as it is the notion, I 
learn, of a great many, does not consist in knowing merely 
how to use fine tackle. This is only one of the ingredi- 
ents that go to make up the total, or perhaps that tend to 
refine the art, if I may be permitted to suggest that so 
delightful an art is susceptible of qualification; or, rather, 
the art may not be cultivated, though one may cultivate 
himself in the art—it is thus better expressed, 


The morning sun is up over the range, the air is cool; I 
see that the blackbirds are beginning to gather in great 
flocks, and I start out an hour ahead of the team, The 
walking is good in more than one sense; I have had more 
or less of it for a ‘month, and knew whereof I write. I 
am younger than a month ago, and can and do strike into 
aswinging gait through the straight avenue of pines 
leading up to the western slope of the range. Many of 
the trees are dead now, but there is a new growth strug- 
gling for recognition, and a little way back, on either 
side, the fire ceased, so the bright green relieves some- 
what the sorrowful-looking dead trunks. I can hear the 
melody of the stream at my left, and soon I come to 
Fraser City and in sight of the creek. Fraser City con- 
sists of a deserted log cabin gone to wreck. 

Thence for a long way I have the tumbling crystal for 
company and havea chance to watch the water ousels 
hunting industriously for breakfast. There are mosses 
along the banks and a few late flowers, the raspberries 
have ripened and have been gathered by the birds and the 
waytarers, so that only a chance berry is available, but 
I have had plenty and am contented with a farewell taste. 
A pool, a couple of feet deep, challenges my attention, 
and cautiously peering through the brush I find at the 
head of ita solitary trout, waiting for a fragmentary 
meal to float over the riffle in front of him. While I watch 
him hé rises slowly to the surface, takes in something I 
cannot see, and then settles back quietly into his old posi- 
tion. I would help him to a tid-bit and succeed in cap- 
turing a late fly; this I drop overboard, he sees it, and a 
little impatient at its slow approach he darts to meet it, 
then settles back again. You have no business lingering 
here, my black-spotted friend, you should be on your way 
down stream. Stepping through the brush [let him catch 
sight of me, and he darts away without so much as a 
thank you for what I had done in his behalf. 

On up the road again, I put half a dozen miles between 
me and my starting point before I sit down upon a rock, 
refill my pipe, and wait for the wagon. Sitting here in 
the shade, busy with the pictures made by the sun’s rays 
stealing through the pines, dreaming over the thin 
wreaths of fragrance drifting away on the still air, im- 
pressed with the sublime peacefulness, | am prepared to 
welcome a mother chipmunk, who, with a pair of nearly 
grown children, put in an appearance, as if seeking an 
interview. She sits up a few yards away watching me, 
and the young ones follow suit. As I make no movement 
she concludes, evidently, that I am harmless, and skips 
toward me, the little ones following, until scarcely a 
dozen feeraway. Then she stops and sits up again upon 
another rock and washes her face, while the youngsters, 
like a couple of puppies, wool each other, roll over, then 
pp and at it again, The old lady pauses occasionally in 


her ablutions to satisfy herself, perhaps, that it is all in 
fun, then resumes her occupation with dignity and grace. 
One of her progeny accidentally falls off the rock, the 
mother drops on all fours and looks down to ascertain the 
result; but no harm has come of it, and the little one is 
back again in a moment. In the next bout the pair go 
off the rock together; the mother eyidently determines 
that ill feeling is imminent, so she jumps down and col- 
lars one of the babies. and, with a good shake, sets him to 
one side, while the other sits up at a respectful distance 
as if he were a stranger who had just dropped in to ask 
the time of day. I would as soon have thought of harm- 
ing one of my own babies as any of this family of inno- 
cents. Yet within ten minutes I saw a young man com- 
ing down the read, he was astride a pony, and, as ’m a 
Christian, he had a mutilated chipmunk tied to his saddle! 
He had a small pony, with immense tapaderas that quite 
swept the ground with their long points, a macher over 
the saddie so ridiculously large that the pony reminded 
me of a boy in a man’s overcoat, This young man had a 
clean face, save a something in imitation of a moustache 
and fawn-colored whiskers the size of one’s finger, He 
had also buckskin pants with fringe down the sides, a 
weollen shirt and a sombrero that might serye him as an 
umbrella; his slender waist was incumbered with a cart- 
ridge belt, in this he had a knife about afoot long, and he 
carried in his hand a .22-caliber pistol. He bade me good- 
morning with an air of reckless bravado that belongs only 
to one hundred and ninety pounds of bad man, while he 
would weigh perhaps a hundred with bis arsenal, It was 
a rude intrusion upon the art of angling. 

I wonder at this young man. I always have been puz- 
zled to understand the purpose of his creation, and fear I 
shall decease in that benighted condition. Angle worms, 
ants and bugsin general, may be devoted to a use, but 
this young man is under the protection of the law; a 
human being might be hanged or imprisoned for killing 
him; the law even forbids his being cut upainto bait. I 
have wondered, too, as to what possible use he or any one 
could put the exaggerated littleness shining in his hand; 
the evidence of the abuse of it was hung at his saddle 
bow. I heard aman once tell one of this genus that if 
the latter ever shot him with a thing like that, and he 
(the man) found it out, he would give the shooter the 
‘worst licking” he ever had in his life; the threat was a, 
efficacious as a bullet from a Winchester. I have won- 
dered, too, why the genus tourist comes into this country 
with revolvers of any kind; they are useless as against 
the animals, two or four-footed. They bring them in hol- 
sters, buckled up, I presume, to keep out the wet; the 
‘Bad man from Bitter Creek” would empty his revolver 
and reload while the other was feeling for the buckle. If 
the stranger had no arms and got into tronble, which he 
would hardly do without his seeking it, the chances are 
some other bad man, reluctant to miss an opportunity, 
would take the quarrel off his hands—I have known of 
such instances. I know also—and have not wondered— 
men who have passed many of the best years of their 
lives in this country, who never carried a revoiver, and 
they have gone through scenes calculated to enliven the 
hair of these innocent bearers of unnecessary burdens. I 
I have often thought I would mention thisin pure charity, 
and as the young man broke in upon mein my pursuit 
of the art of angling, I deemed it a fit occasion. 

But can I get back and finish my tour up the range in 
the same mood in which I started out? I’m afraid not, 
so I will rest alittle and forget the unpleasantness by 
going away from the vicinity of it. 


I received a letter while I sojourned in the wilderness; 
I received it by an accident, it contained a postscript of 
course and the postscript ran: 

‘“You are hid away so that I believe no one on earth 
knows where you are or what you have been doing. I 
will therefore address this letter to you in care of Ute 
Bill, hoping he may find you.” 

This postscript calling for an answer, J gave it: 


Iam camping, Dido, camping, 
On the Yampa’s sedgy banks; 
Lam far from fashion’s follies, 
And the world of business cranks. 


T have fought the gay mosquito, 
I have missed the fleeing deer, 
LT have fallen into whirlpools, 
That have made me chill and queer. 


IT have breathed the mystic sweetness 
Of these azure courting hills, 

IT have quaffed the cold elixir 
From these rippling mountain rills. 


I have cast the gorgeous coachman, 
And have wiled the wily trout; 

I have munched his luscious carcass 
And have warded off the gout. 


Tam camping, Dido, camping, 
On the Yampa’s crystal stream; 
There is naught on earth to vex me, 
And I’m free to smoke and dream. 


But I’ve thought of thee, Oh Dido, 

_ Thought, at morning, noon and night, 

And between times, and at leisure, 
Asa vagrant lover might. 


This evening, at the beginning of winter, the firelight 


shines cheerily and the wind outside is on a lark. She 
sits in the warm corner with a pile of stockings, all of 
them too small for her own use. I notice a silver thread — 
here and there about her temples as she bends over the 
gaping evidences of youthful energy and patiently weaves 
the long bright needle in and out. I fancy the silver 
threads are an improvement, they have crept in so slowly 
I can realize in them no evidence of change, except that 
I like them better than I did the plain brown. 

“What are you dreaniing about now?” 

I cannot fathom the influence that prompted this in- 
quiry, I only know it comes, as it always does, pat to the 
humor. 

“Iwas thinking of the letter I wrote you from the 
Yampa.” ; 

To this there was something like a little curl of the lip 
in coldness and the inquiry: 

*‘Were you trying to put a trick on me?” 

“Trick, no, certainly not—why did you think so?” 

**T thought dido meant a trick.” 

“Oh! Well, the Dido I referred to was a lady of Tyre.” 

“Of Tyre”—reflectively—‘‘I never heard of her. What 
good did she do?” 

“She loved her husband." 

‘Is that all?” 

“All! No, She got the better of a coterie of real estate 
agents, and became rich. But did you not like the 
letter?” 

**I suppose so; which did you eat, the coachman or the 
trout?” 

“Aren't you just a little hypercritical? I fancy there 
are some good lines in it—the ‘azure courting hills,’ for 
instance?” 

‘That sounds very like ‘heaven kissing hill.’” 

“There is no denying it; but I flattered myself the 
poetry was fair, as such verses go.” 

“Do you call it poetry?” 

‘“You were wont to so dignify the like.” 

‘But I am older now.” 

“T do not think so,” , 

It was a very old-time glance she gave me as she said: 
“Then it is.” BOURGEOIS, 

DENVER, Dec, 4, 1886. 


TRAVELS IN BOON GAH ARRAHBIGGEE. 
FROM THE DIARY OF JOSEPH GOATER. 
_ EDITED BY F. H, TEMPLE BELLEW. 
(Continned.) 

| eek oe on the morning of the first day of the Wang- 

brezy’s festival I was awakened by singing and 
music, This was their greeting to the rising sun whom 
they congratulated on his good fortune in happening to 
be present at the grand celebration they were about to in- 
augurate, at the same time complimenting him on the 
punctuality of his attendance. The singing was low 
and plaintive at first, gradually changing to a tripping, 
twittering measure, into which the notes of birds and the 
drone of insects was ingeniously interwoven. Their in- 
struments consisted of whistles, a variety of horns chiefly 
made out of a peculiar spiral gourd, a huge zither twenty 
feet long with strings made out of the gobwich, from the 
thickness of your finger to the fineness of sewing thread, 
and played by two men with padded hooks. Besides 
these there was an enormous tambourine with the usual 
drum on one side and strings on the other that produced 
nothing short of distant reverberating thunder, As the 
sun fairly cleared the tops of the distant mountains the 
time changed to that of their national martial air—a wild 
tumultuous tempest of a tune, calculated to make the 
windows rattle in any American house, and to cause the 
ears of a clam peddler to ache; I had fairly to hold my 
own until it had got a hundred yards off, and then it was 
only just bearable, Still the sounds were not discordant, 
and there was a weird and stirring melody about them at 
a distance, full of barbaric grandeur. 

Having marched about a couple of miles around the 
camp the cortege pulled up opposite my tent under the 
grand old mosomea tree. Then began the games; first 
by throwing the bingee, then firing at a mark, and then 
at each other, duel fashion, with the fowfur loaded with 


| soft clay pellets, Then they all engaged in a'race to. 


reach the top of a tree, the victor to receive a prize in the 
shape of a large red seed, which he wore for the rest of 
the year with great pride as a mark of distinction, There 
is a certain tree in this country whose branches grow out 
almost horizontally, and are quite elastic. It is called the 
himpsa. One of these being selected by an umpire is 
carefully inspected by the whole party, who then retire a 
distance of 200yds. Ata given signal they all start, each 
trying to reach the tree{first in order to secure the most 
advantageous branch. Each, as soon as he has nailed a 
limb, commences, by a vigorous motion of his body, to 
sway it up and down until he has got enough ‘impetus to 
throw, him up to the next branch, where he repeats the 
operation, and so on till he reaches the top. Sometimes 
he will straddle the branch, and often stand on it with 
his feet as acrobats do on a spring board, showing the 
most wonderful daring and dexterity. My favorite man, 
Toptee, won the prize and came grinning with it in his 
hand to show me. ‘The little God brought me that,” he 
said, caressing it. “The little God very fond of Toptee.” 


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‘When. I gave him a bright brass chain to hang it by | 
around his neck, whew! Vanderbilt and the Duke of . 


Westminster were beggars beside him. 


THE HIMPSA TREE, 


After several other games had been played there came 


_ alight lunch of fish, fruit, cakes, and the goorta cup. 


That despatched my two warrior attendants retired for a 
short space of time, but presently reappeared attired in 


full fighting rig, which is much the same as that used for | _ 


hunting big game. The warrior in this case is literally 
covered with weapons. To the shin of the right leg is 
attached a strong elastic piece of bamboo 6ft. in length 
with something like a cleft spoon atthe top. This is for 


THE KHI-GOORTA.—Il. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


bamboo with him; then suddenly letting go, and bending 
his knee at the same time, the missile is hurled with im- 
mense velocity against its intended mark. My sketch, 
however, will give a better idea of the weapon than ever 
so much description. 

This instrument they call the Khi-goorta. To supply it 
the warrior carries a bag of ammunition slung over his 
shoulder. This elastic wand fitting, as it does, in asocket, 
can be easily removed, and is then used as a club and 
becomes a fearful weapon in the hands of these muscular 
little fellows. His other weapons are as follows: On his 
head a species of casque with a sharp knife projecting 
from the top, front and rear. To his left forearm is 
strapped a sharp dagger that projects beyond the elbow, 
and in his left hand he carries a creese. A double-bladed 
knife is bound to the palm of the right hand, so that he 
can use his fingers and thumb for handling the khi-goorta, 
or for any other purpose, while another dagger is attached 


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ADVANCING UNDER COVER OF THE PATSA. 


vee. 


to the right forearm, similar to that on the left. To the 
inside of each foot is firmly fastened a short, stout claw, 
similar to the arrangement worn by workmen in our 
country to enable then to climb telegraph poles, and for 
a parallel purpose. 

Thus accoutered, one of these active little Wongbrezy 
will engage ina hand to hand encounter with large and 
ferocious beasts, and almost invariably come off victori- 
ous. In their encounters with human enemies otherwise 
caparisoned, I doubt not they are equally successful. 
They were so in the only case I ever witnessed, where a 
party of Arahbigees encountered a marauding band from 
the mountains. Their great objectis to get at close quar- 
ters with their enemy as quickly as. possible, when they 
fight like wildcats with their heads, elbows, hands and 
feet. They can readily detach the khi-goorta from the 
shin, when it might be in the way in running or leaping, 
but in close-quarter fighting they consider it quite an ad- 
vantage. 

Tn order to get near their foe without suffering from 
the darts, slings, boomerangs and other missiles mostly 
used by mountain tribes, they employ a composite shield 
called patsa, made of sections of wicker work covered 
with tough hide, about eighteen inches square. Each man 
carries one of these sections, that are so arranged that 
they can be locked together in any number, making a 


DETAIL OF PATSA. 


shield of any desired size, whichis then carried on the 
end of a pole, or poles, by several men, and under this 
cover they make their advance. 

They also use this patsa as a protection against the sun 
and rain in unsheltered places. By asimple contrivance, 
a sort of winch, they can twist the hooks round so as to 
pass through the holes and then in turning them back, 
tighten the plates together. Iam satisfied that a similar 


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RESTING UNDER THE PATSA, 


kind of defense, made of steel plates, might be used with 
great advantage by civilized armies for advancing under 


_ holding either a dart or a stone. Placing one or the other musketry fire. Ishall speak to officers on the subject, 


of these in this receptacle the warrior grasps it with his | but soldiers, like men of all other trades, are full of stale 
right hand and, throwing his body back, he pulls the! traditions, and no arguments can convince them of the 


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value of anything absolutely new till they are blown into 
it, or it into them, 

All these things, and many more, the Wongbrezies 
exhibited during their festival. When the sun had just 
touched the horizon the whole party collected around 
my tent and sang a parting song to the liminary, wish- 
ing it good night and a refreshing bath (they imagined it 
sank into the lake every evening and swam round, or 
rather was carried round by the current, to the other 
side, whence it arose the next morning), and thanking it 
for its obliging attendance during the day, and for having 
kept away all rain and clouds. Then they ali cried three 
times, “Clock! Clock! Aharooma woo, Aharooma packka, 
dogue war Wambarr,” and then filed off to the banquet. 
And such a banquet! No alderman ever sat down to its 
equal, at least in variety of fish and game. The fragrant 


‘leaves of the moy-aya served for crockery, and gourds 


for drinking cups. I will not attempt to enumerate the 
dishes, but piles of the delicious marble duck stuffed with 
ground nuts and savory herbs, roasted m the ashes, to- 
gether with choice joints of the exquisite Axis venison, 
and some Ghi pears and spice melons were enough to 
satisfy my highest idea of a repast. At 10 o'clock I 
retired to my tent, leaving the merrymakers dancing, 
singing, howling and playing all sorts of boisterous 
pranks, and I went to sleep, dreaming that I was back in 
my native America, running to a fire with the boys in old 
Cambridgeport. 


A MEMORY OF GOOD HOPE. 


“TyALASSIDROMA MELANOGASTER (Gould).— General color 
throughout, brownish black; belly white, divided down the center 
by a black stripe; rump and sides behind the thighs pure white; 
legs, feet and web between the toes black; length, $)gin.; wing, 
64in.; tail, 3in. Not uncommon off Cape L’Agullas and on the 
southeastern coast. 


“THALASSIDROMA LEUCOGASTER (Gould).—Resembles. preceding 
species in size and color, with the exception of being rather 
lighter, and the white of the belly not divided by a black stripe. 
(Obtained by H. E. Sir George Gray in the Cape Seas. The only 
specimen that has fallen under my notice was kindly presented to 
the South African Museum by Lieutenani-Commander L. A. 
Beardslee, U. S. Navy; captured on board of his ship, the U. 8. 
steamer Aroostook, about 300 miles to the westward of the cape, in 
May, 1867,”—Birds of South Africa, Layard). 

Be sure and italicise the ‘not’ in above description, for it so 
happened that it became the most important word of the whole, 
and thereby hangs this tale. 


iE was a dark night and a rough one. For several days 

a heavy southeaster had busied itself piling up into 
seas, which, if any seas are so entitled, could be fairly 
termed mountainous; the immense mass of ocean at its 
service comprising the great bowl, with a Great Circle for 
its circumference, into which, seven thousand miles 
asunder, Capes Horn and Good Hope dip, while to the 
southward the depth reaches to the ever present and last- 
ing Antarctic ice fields. There is no lee off the Cape of 
Good Hope, and a very moderate breeze from any direc- 
tion, starting before it a mere ripple, may produce ere it 
reaches the cape’s meridian a watery sange which would, 
if the first seen by a neophyte, furnish basis for night- 
mares for a lifetime and insure his adherence to the land 
forever. 

The developing process had been carried to perfection 
upon this night of May 20, 1867, and a speck of a gunboat, 
of which I was skipper, was reaping the full benefit of it. 
Under the snuggest of canvas, simply a few hammocks 
stopped on to the weather after-shrouds, with every spar 
and boat and gun well lashed or cleated—everything, in 
short, well secured for storm—the little boat lay to, look- 
ing well up into the wind and bowing to the enormous 
foam-crested and marbled green and blue billows which 
came booming toward us, apparently bound to overwhelm, 
until, with their crests higher than our mastheads and so 
near as to shut from view all else, the advance slope would 
slide under our forefoot. Lifted by the solid water, like a 
boat in a lock, we would rise till at the very summit. 
Then the crest would divide and go rushing by, as, with 
our bow pointing downward, we too would rush down 
into the great valley, comfortably and gracefully as a gull, 
but not so dry; for, although no green water came on 
board, on either side the combers gushed in, flooding our 
decks a foot or more deep, just enough, as the sailors 
said, to ‘“‘wash her face and keep her sweet,” for she soon 
cleared herself. 

I often wonder now if the little Aroostook, a ‘“‘ninety-day 
gunboat” of but three hundred tons, was in reality the 
daisy of a sea boat that I then thought, and still think her, 
always ready, when called on properly, to respond; tack- 
in a light wind, wearing in a gale, scudding or lying to in 
first-class style; or, if she owes her place in my regard 
and memory to the fact that she was my first command, 
and that younger then by half my lift time, I had more 
confidence both in ship and skipper than now. I very 
much doubt, if the prospect of going to China in a boat 
of her size were now before me, that I would be able to 
muster the enthusiasm and zeal which then made of the 
trip and prospect a delight. 

Although even a moderate gale will get up off the Cape 
a high sea, and a strong sea one of the highest, yet neither 
the gale nor resulting sea are as dangerous as lesser ones 
in sonie other localities. The gales, especially to the 
westward of the Cape, are “‘honest ones,” blowing gener- 
ally quite steadily from one direction, and not liable to go 
back on a luckless mariner, flanking and driving his help- 
less craft back over a troubled path; and the seas, though 
fearfully high, are comparatively harmless giants, long 
and regular, grand and stately in their progress, They 


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are not so dangerous as half the wind will in half the time 
pile up from two or three directions at once in say our 
little picnic ground off Hatteras, in the Gulf Stream, with 
a southeaster transforming itself into a northeaster, which 
transformation scene will, I guarantee, excite more 
emotion, physical and mental, than can Good Hope at its 
worst. I speak feelingly and I trust with due respect of 
Hatteras. The strains and bruises which came to me ina 
five days’ circus in that charming spot this spring are still 
fresh in my memory. Lying to with a northeast wind 
blowing against the current and at the same time engaged 
in a fracas across our hull with the high seas got up by 
its predecessor, sending its own seas across us, over us and 
through us, and apparently watching a chance when the 
old sea has given us a good hit on our lee quarter, forcing 
the stern up and head off, to send an extra-sized and ugly 
messenger to send us off wallowing into the trough, then 
both hammering together and rocking us in the cradle of 
the deep, until it remains an open question which side, the 
lee or weather, scoops up the most water as we roll; and 
which set of boats or bulwarks goes first becomes a 
problem—a few days of this, with constant cold drench- 
ing, and a diet of sardines, hard tack, and other food 
needing no cooking, for with sea water instead of hot coal 
filling the galley furnace, cooking becomes one of the lost 
arts—are quite enough to dispel all romantic notions in 
regard to “‘a life on the ocean wave,” and to fully im- 
press one with the good sense in the lines— 
“If Bermuda let you pass, 
Then look out for Hatteras,” 

But off Good Hope the chances of having the wind 
with and not against the current are fair. 

The Agullas current runs from the eastward and it is 
bordered by refiex. currents. Thus with a little luck in 
adjusting the latitude we can ride out quite a heavy blow 
with tolerable comfort and with but little risks of sudden 
shifts, of collisions with unlighted coasters or of driving 
onto a lee shore, 

For three days we had been bucking against the head 
wind, each day our noon’s position indicating less and 
less success; and as we gained in distance the wind gained 
in strength. 

We were forty odd days out from Rio and mess stores 
were getting uncomfortably low, the coops had been 
empty a fortnight and the few remaining eggs did not re- 
semble Czesar’s wife and but one ambition animated, one 
thought possessed us—to get around the Cape—for at that 
time, before the breakwater was completed, Table Bay, 
fully open to the southeasters, was not to be thought of 
and Simons Bay was our objective point and from it Cape 
Town was easily accessible. 

Aside from the rest and comfort that any port would, 
after so long a trip afford, Cape Town had for us attrac- 
tions peculiarly its own; glorious four-in-hand drives at a 
gallop over the smoothest of roads, and through the grand- 
est of scenery to Wynberg, Stellensbosch and the far- 
famed vineyards of Constantia; hunting trips among the 
mountains, where with lions a possibility, and ostriches, 
jackals and monkeys a probability, there was a certainty 
of at least something out of the common, for to all but my- 
self and one other, South Africa was terra incognita, and 
the proverbial English sportsman’s views as to the chances 
of procuring a few buffalo in Broadway were but typical 
of the Aroostook’s mess in re South Africa; and even I, 
who had been there, after having incautiously admitted 
that I had not been hunting, was unable to cool off the 
heat I had started, by account of a large freshly-killed 
lion, which one morning I saw stretched ona low cart 
and drawn by at least a dozen span of oxen into the city. 
If within two days of the market place the Hottentots 
could kill such game, why not we as well? 

And there were many other potent reasons, good din- 
ners at Widdon’s Hotel,where Cape mutton, furnished by 
the broadest of broad-tailed sheep, should be but one of 
the many good things; dinner parties at the club and megs, 
balls and picnics, all in the immediate future. 

In addition to all of these jolly prospects, there was 
another strong incentive to impatience during enforced 
idleness. We were racing. 

Starting at about the same time with ourselves, two 
other “‘90-day gunboats,” the Unadilla and the Penobscot, 
were also on their route to China, and the first one of us 
to double the Cape would become the pioneer of all future 
gunboats, so there was, we thought, fame tobe won. Well, 
we won it, for we were first around and first to reach 
China, and somehow it did not seem to impress any one 
but ourselves and the defeated. 

That night our chances looked gloomy, Icould imagine 
the other boats tearing along seven or eight knots perhaps 
(full speed in those days) and we just marking time, if 
indeed we were not losing ground, for if a little further 
south than we thought, the current was carrying us to 
the westward, and we had been three days running on 
dead reckoning, except’ for an altitude near noon that 
day, not very valuable at the best, and ours was not of 
the best with rolling country instead of a plain to furnish 

horizon, the navigator clinging with one arm around a 


backstay while he took snap shots at a brightish spot | for it to tauten. The game was to keep all slack until, 


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it was, the result indicated that we were somewhat south 
of the charted position, hence probably to the westward 
also. 

A westerly set was not what we wanted and to push on 
was. But as the figures representing ‘‘coal expended” 
were looming up, while those of ‘‘coal on hand” were 
dwindling most seriously, I concluded that we might as 
well hold on, and if we gained no distance we could save 
coal, So bringing her by the wind, we snugged her as 
described, and amused ourselves contemplating the pros- 
pect. She lay nicely, not a bucketful of green water 
came aboard, although often a baffled comber would spit 
at us spitefully and drench all in its wake with spray. 
But that didn’t bother us, the water was not cold, oil 
skins enveloped us, and we were all more or less wetany- 
way and cared little for an extra ducking, 

Nothing occurring on board ship excites half so much 
hilarity as the good drenching of a few, generally cooks 
or coal heavers, coming on deck for a bit of fresh air, 
and stowing themselves in some tempting unoccupied 
spot forward. And a bit of danger mixed in does not 
destroy the flavor. 

I have seen both watches hard at work in a heavy gale 
rigging asea anchor, one of the last resorts, to be used 
only if engine or steering gear breaks down; to be launched 
when all else fails to keep us head to and out of the 
trough. The launching, a perilous task, and the entire 
situation so grave and serious that its equivalent on shore 
would blanch faces and cow braye men. I have seen 
them scream with laughter when dashed in all directions 
from their work by a comber, and come up skylarking to 
complete their task, every mother’s son of them endeavor- 
ing to outvie his shipmates with real or apparent indiffer- 
ence to danger. Sailors are curious animals. 

With everything snug and comfortable, we had spent 


that afternoon trolling for albatrosses, great numbers of 


which had for several days been following us, and we 
had enjoyed rare sport. 
“And a good south wind sprang up behind, 
The albatross did follow; 
And every day, for food or play, 
Came to the mariner’s hallo.” 

Our albatrosses came for the food, but the play part of 
the business was ours. Accompanied by hosts of other 
sea fowl, gulls, terns, cape hens, cape pigeons, boobys, 
bosus, mollymanks and stormy petrel; they had cruised 
constantly in our wake, swooping, now and then, in 
screaming bunches at some food fragments drifting 
astern. It seems a curious instinct that causes these fowl 
always to betray themselves by screaming whenever they 
discover a prize, thus attracting the entire flock, which 
rush in fora share, and ten to one the finder loses his 
dinner, unless it is of size suitable for instantaneous swal- 
lowing; and while the gonies chase the prize bearer and 
try to tear away the prize, the smaller birds hover beneath 
and in fragments get the most of it. It is also curious to 
note how soon they learn our meal hours. The corporal’s 
guard at six bells was by eight bells swollen to a regi- 
ment, and thence till two bells (1 BP. M.), when the mess 
cooks had finished cleaning their gear, and the bonanza 
in the head, of pork scraps, slush, beans, hard tack and 
scouse had ceased to yield dividends, there was a motley 
and noisy gathering astern, a pretty sight, to be long re- 
membered. At times two or three cooks would simul- 
taneously empty their pails, then for a time we would be 
deserted and for several miles unescorted; then one by 
one they would overtake us, and rendered bold by impun- 
ity, eager for more, would approach even to touching dis- 
tance (I have seen one hit with a boathook by a man in 
the stern boat), and frequently fly over our deck, and 
while just above us peer down with their heads sidewise 
like a crow peeking intoa jar. After we had hove to, 
we were never left alone, and then the fun began. 

Trolling for albatross is not so simple a matter as it 
would seem from description, and saving the bird alive 
when hooked is a very difficult feat. Our gear was 
simple; a long strong line, a big strong hook, a slice of 
pork rind, the stronger the better, and a float of cork (a 
slab from an old-fashioned life preserver is just the thing). 
The baited hook is floated two or three inches under the 
surface. As a pot of refuse came drifting under the 
counter, we ‘‘skilifully cast our fiy into the pool” of 
grease, and as it cleaved the birds would come rushing, 
driving away the lesser fry, and settle; always making a 
curve to leeward, rounding to head to wind, and heaving 
aback their immense wings, backing hard with their 
paddles as they touched water, they would make a beau- 
tiful flying move and strike the right spot every time. I 
never saw one attempt to feed flying; they moored, furled 
sail and piped to dinner. 

Among the tid bits our combination had its chance, and 
when dipped for then came anxious times, for if, through 
any cause, our line should tauten while the birds head 
was under water, he would, if he could, let go; if he could 
not, that head would never come up again, and we had 
but to haul in by main strength a drowned bird, And 
with the falling off and coming to of the ship, the weight 
of the line and inexperience, there were lots of chances 


supposed to be the sun, stopping at times to swear a little ; with head stretched up, the bird, bothered by the float 
as he wiped the spray drops from the mirrors; there were | and perhaps feeling a prick from the hook, would attempt 


Fyne chances that it would hardly rate as good, Such as | first to disgorge it, and failing in this, would try to get’ 


away by flight. This was not an easy matter, though, 
for they cannot rise without a preliminary paddling, flap- 


ping rush to windward, and during that rush there was 
new danger to us or him of escape or death. We meta- 
phorically “lowered our tips.” 


Once in the air—well, just imagine yourself playing a 


fish 12ft. long at an angle upward of perhaps 30° or 40° 
to the accompaniment of a medley of screams and rushes 
from his mates, who would not cease their apparent at- 
tacks upon the hampered prisoner until he was well down 
and in over the taffrail. 
circus, the nearer he came the wilder he got and the 
stronger he pulled. Then when he did come down, it 


Landing him was another little 


was, ‘Stand clear!” for with wing strokes that would 


easily break a leg and most savage bites from a mandible 


10in. long, he for a time had us almost as much as we had 
him.. Very soon though, ancient mariner as he was, he 


would have to pay the usual penalty of a first trip on a 
vessel, 7. €., become thoroughly sea sick. The bird would 
vomit the entire contents of his stomach, a greasy mess, 


then settle down with half closed eyes and sprawling legs 
into a sulky, stupid, apparently inert mass—not so stupid 
though as to fail to quickly notice and strike sharply at the 
legs of any adventurous tar coming within distance; and - 
if he once got hold he would hang on like a bulldog. As 
the biting apparatus is from 8 to 10in. long, with corres- 
ponding gape, sharp-edged and with powerful muscles, a 
bite was to be avoided; and to get the hook out was in 
consequence an adventure. Our method was to first poke 
at him with a broom or squillgee handle. This he would 
instantly seize and crush and cut through half its thick- 
ness, Then we puta running bowline around his neck, 
hauled taut and hove theends around and over the handle 
and we had him gagged, with jaws nearly out of action; 
a paint swab soon supplemented the gag; then a lot of 
men grabbed any and everywhere to hold down the pin- 
ions; then out hook, clear away everything and stand 
clear. This second struggle always produced a second 
fit of seasickness. 

We killed none of those thus captured alive; after we 
had had our fun out of him we would release the prisoner. 
To set him free was not so simple a matter either; for un- 
able to rise from the water without difficulty, from our 
deck it. was an impossibility; and it was necessary to 
carry our prize to the rail and pitch him overboard, 

To blanket, hold, carry and let go (without losing the 
blanket) a fifty-pound, struggling, biting bird, over wet, 
slippery and jumping deck, was no child’s play; but it 
was just nice enough sport, with spice of danger, to be 
thoroughly enjoyed by Jack, and the unlucky ones who 
did get nipped or who tumbled were laughed at for 
sympathy. 

One day, while contemplating one of our prisoners, I 
overheard a funny solilequy. Among our crew was an 
unconseious droll, one of those odd creatures who, with- 
out knowing it, was always funny. Thempson,a son of 
Erin, was the cook of No, 1 mess, in which capacity he 
kept Jimmy Legs (the master-at-arms) in a constant state 
of eruption. ‘“Bricktop,” that was his sobriquet, was a 
long, lean, red-headed, putty-faced, freckled, pimpled 
and raw-lipped specimen, always in a scrape, but im- 
mensely popular, for without meaning to be so, or even 
knowing that he was so gifted, he was a very droll man, 
On this occasion, regardless of the call back of the master- 
at-arms, he had dropped his scrubbing brush, and ac- 
coutred as he was in a torn and dirty sleeveless red 
undershirt, and an abbreviated pair of duck trousers, 
rushed from the berth to the quarterdeck to see what the 
excitement was about; and bare-headed, bare-armed and 
bare-legged, stood well to the front, arms folded, and 
taking in the prize—a shining, glowing study in pink, 
red and yellow—and thus in excited tones: ‘‘Howly 
Moses, d’ye mind the say goose! D’ye mind his legs, 
they’re contagious to his body! an’ his bill, *tis worse nor 
an attorney’s, an’ phwat a fut he has, all hell wouldn’t 
thrip him up. Blessed mither, sure he’s the deyil’s own 
chicken.” 


By this time the enraged master-at-arms had collared 
him, and while ignominiously marching him below, was 
cheered by the roars of laughter that ‘‘Brick’s” soliloquy 
had produced, 

All sorts of curios were furnished by the poet ones; 
some of the quills were over two feet long. The men 
skinned the feet and legs for pouches, made pillows of 
the feathers, sea pie of the flesh, and scrimshawed the bills 
and heads as souvenirs for their sweethearts, Wecaught, 
I think, eight. 

That evening I had made all preparations for a com- 
fortable night out, enveloped in oil skins and rubber, 
with back braced against the weather bulwarks, and well 
protected by them and our lying-to hammock, I had fitted 
myself into the coil of the throat halliards, and dozing at 
intervals watched at others, the wind, sea, weather, helm, 
spars, etc. Iwas disturbed froma nap by a thump on 
the deck by my side and a fluttering. Calling the Quar- 
termaster he responded with a deck lantern, and we 
searched for the cause, which we found in the lee water- 
ways—a wounded, gasping, stormy petrel. 

Evidently the bird had been disturbed by us, and per- 
haps, dazzled by our lights, had come in collision with 
some part of our rigging, for its wing was broken and it 


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was otherwise bruised. Naturally I picked it up, and 
then came the question what to do with it. The simplest 
and most human course was to kill and ‘‘put it out of its 
misery.” That one does with little compunction, although 
itis far froma pleasant duty when one wings or other- 
wise wounds a bird. But this was a peculiar case. The 
bird was a petrel, a ‘“Mother Carey’s chicken,” and it was 
blowing hard. I am not avery superstitious man, yet I 
confess that I did not like to do it; my suggestion to the 
quartermaster was not responded to ina very zealous 
manner. ' 


I do not think that he, any more than myself, gave full 
faith to the views attributed in both prose and poem, to 
sailors in regard to the probable nature of this bird and 
the probable ill-fortune that would follow its slayer. 

For that matter I don’t believe that I ever did know a 
real sailor that did fully believe that in these little birds 
are sheltered the souls of defunct sailors who, through 
sundry indiscretions, have forfeited their rights to a snug 
berth in Fiddler’s Green, with free rum, tobacco and 
sweethearts, and are confined in Davy Jones's lockers, to 
be given in this form and under the recognizances of 
Mother Carey, liberty for an indefinite period, their time 
to be occupied in a constant hunt for rations, with never 
a watch below. 

Still, I suppose we both had it to some extent. I think 
that if my kitten had, while I was cogitating, left her 
snug berth inmy bunk and joined us, I should have 
meanly put that bird where I had found it and she could 
see it, and claimed that “‘it was the cat.” 

Finally I concluded that even a petrel would, with but 
one wing, one eye, and general demoralization, be better 
off dead than alive, especially in a gale of wind and hun- 
dreds of miles from shore, and I killed him. And the 
consequences of this act still affect me, and the readers of 
FOREST AND STREAM, for this letter, written a score of 
years after, is one of them. How litile I thought that 
this apparently unimportant act would result in making 
for me good friends, giving to me good dinners, and to 
the world a very rare and valuable specimen. Thus it 
was. I had an all nightup before me with nothing to do 
unless some unforeseen emergency arose. I had been 
studying a little book and trying to learn from it how to 
skin, prepare and preserve birds, and this bird gave me 
an opportunity to practice; it was a subject, in fact. For 
several hours I passed my time in the effort to getit ready 
for stuffing. It was my first attempt, and when finished 
I threw it in a locker and forgot ali about it. 

The next day the wind and sea moderated, and not long 
after we had doubled the Cape and anchored in Simons 
Bay, whence to Table Bay and Cape Town it is but a 
short and pleasant drive across country, and as soon as I 
could get away I went over. I had been there often, had 
lots of friends, and a good time wasin anticipation. I 
visited the South African Museum, anxious to see the 
only extant specimen of the dodo and its egg. 

At the museum I was most politely received and cicer- 
oned by the curator, Mr. Edgar Layard, brother of the 
famed explorer of Nineveh. Showing me around, we 
came to a great case containing quantities of petrels of 
many varieties. Naturally I looked for one like mine, of 
which I was now for the first time reminded. Isaw none 
just like it, and mentioned the fact to Mr. Layard. He 
became at once greatly interested, and began a most 
eager examination, in which I very much fear that, from 
a scientific point of view, I failed badly, I had not 
noticed much about my bird, but stuck to it that I could 
see none like it in the case; and Mr. Layard’s excitement 
developed into an enthusiasm that I had then never seen 
equalled, though since my experience with the professors 
on the Bluelight dredging trips has furnished similar 
exhibitions. I firmly declined to admit that by any pos- 
sibility the pure white of my bird’s belly was either orna- 
mented or disfigured by a single black feather, let alone a 
“stripe.” This, by the way, was about the only point 
upon which I was sure, and this certainly was due to the 
fact that, through want of skill and experience, I had 
badly soiled the white belly with blood, and had wasted 
considerable time endeavoring, with water, chalk and 
pipe clay, to restore the primitive purity. This I told him, 
and this convinced him, Seizing both of my hands, and I 
verily believe coming within an ace of embracing me, he 
shouted, ‘‘Upon my word, my dear fellow, I believe you 
have secured a leucogaster! Where is it? Can I see it? 
Would you be willing on any terms to part with it?” and 
more to that effect. 

Enthusiasm is contagious, I began to have it myself 
and to wonder where I had put that bird skin. When I 
told him that it was somewhere in my cabin, that-the 
museum was welcome to it, but that I was a little appre- 
hensive that Signor Jose da Cousta, who was my steward, 
might have taken the opportunity afforded by my absence 
to clean house and might have thrown it away, his anxi- 
ety was painful, and with my assent he at once tele- 
graphed in my name, and I that evening wrote Joseph to 
spare that bird and send it over. 

The next day it came, and I was nearly as impatient 
(judging from my act) as was the scientist. Immediately 
upon receipt of the package (I was at the time enjoying 
the society and voice of acharming young South African 

By, singing to me the, to me, new song, “Pas de la 


le 


rhone que nous,”) I started for the museum, was met at 
the door by Mr. Layard who claimed tha the had passed a 
sleepless night; the possibilities of Joseph’s failing had 
broken him all up. I, too, had passed a sleepless night 
and so I told him, but not at first the cause—a jolly little 
dance that lasted tillthe small hours. The joy, excite- 
ment and enthusiasm of yesterday were but lethargy, 
when compared with the sensations manifested when 
with trembling hands the package was undone and with 
trembling voice my friend announced, “‘It is, IT 1s, a Leuco- 
gaster!” and at that shout there gathered other learned and 
scientific men and collectors, some wise on butterflies and 
some on bees. 

A great book of magnificently colored plates of the 
birds of South Africa was produced, and life-size was seen 
a portrait of my bird, and under it the legend: ‘‘But two 
specimens of this very rare bird have been obtained, both 
by Sir George Gray, Governor of the Colony. One was 
presented by him to the British Museum. the other retained 
in his collection.” 

Could and would I part withit? WouldI think £10 an 
equivalent? 

I declined the money offer, tempting as it was in those 
days, for the dance and extras had rather depleted my 
purse; and presented the bird to the museum, Mr, Layard, 
however, insisting upon my acceptance of a few choice 
hen turkeys to take to sea with me, and a good part of 
another which I that day partook of at his hospitable 
table. 

Some years after there came by mail to mea book. It 
was a copy of the “‘Catalogue of the Birds of South 
Africa.” On its fiy leaf the compliments of its author, 
Mr, Layard, and on page 358 the description which has 
formed the text of this discourse. I now send it to For- 
EST AND STREAM with my compliments. PISECO, 


“HA HA FLY.” 


THINK it is the wise, witty and wicked Henry Heine 

who says the Jews persecuted and hunted his ancestors 
so much that he inherited a love of hunting himself. My 
love of the pleasures of forest and stream accompanies 
the early but fond recollection of the brier patches and 
woods of Indiana where I was wont to pursue the fugitive 
cottontail every Saturday during my college days, and 
where I was ever ready to lay aside ‘*‘Butler’s Analogy of 
Revealed Religion,” or the Pons asinorum, for a day with 
a rifle among the gray and black squirrels in old Jefferson 
county, in the Hoosier State, as long ago as 1852, and I 
would be loth to asseverate that at fifty-three [ could 
cause a rifle ball to impinge upon and impale a squirrel’s 
eye as well as I could thirty-three years ago, when I was 
a boy. And as this is only a brief, unambitious rambling 
and gossiping sketch of a day’s gunning, let me here ex- 
press my joy at the forthcoming publication, through the 
Forest and Stream Publishing Company, of ‘‘Nessmuk’s” 
poems. The grand old man whom I have joyfully fol- 
lowed with his ‘duffle’ and his light canoe from Punta 
Rassa, Florida, all the way up to the interior fastnesses of 
the Adirondack woods, can get more good sense and more 
fun and frolic out of the woods than any man in America. 
And he translates the unwritten laws as well as the joys 
of the forest, and of the deep sea, too, better than any 
disciple of good old Izaak Walton it has ever been my 
good fortune to follow with mind and heart and im- 
agination. 

‘‘Nessmuk” sent me a copy of his poem, recently writ- 
ten, entitled: ‘‘The Joys of ye Granger,” and it is as full 
of his characteristic genius as the ‘‘Arkansas Idyl,” lately 
printed in our own FOREST AND STREAM. It was Dean 
Swift who said ‘‘Only a man of genius could write an in- 
teresting sketch on the subject of a broomstick;” and 
““Nessmuk” almost casts the halo of romance around the 
form of ‘‘Ye Granger’s Son,” as he feeds the brindle bull 
or takes care of the ‘‘Darby Ram,” and then lazily swings 
himself on the old-fashioned farmyard gate. 

‘‘Nessmuk” never misses in his studies of nature what 
N. P. Willis calls ‘‘the reluctant, hiding, best word,” and 
some of his sentences are poems, as with the same per- 
meating and subtle love of nature, in her various moods, 
he paints in immortal colors scenes where 

‘The May sun sheds an amber light 
The new-leaved woods and lawns between.” 

But this is only preliminary to my funny recollections 
of an esthetic day, with a double-barreled shotgun, 
among the rabbits with Senator George Handy Smithand 
Magistrate James Brown, of the Twenty-sixth Ward: 

The portly Senator, who is President pro tem, of the 
Pennsylvania Senate, is a close friend of that bright, 
lovable and genial gentleman, M. Stanley Quay, the great 


_piscator, who, it is well understood, is the coming man 


to wear the Senatorial purple for Pennsylvania at Wash- 
ington, after the 4th-of March prowimo. We call the 
President pro tem. the Lord Chesterfield of the Senate, 
and as a boy he had a good deal of the blood of ‘‘old 
Virginia never fire” in him, and the rod and gun were. 
early household-words and joys to our elegant but some- 
what adipose friend and statesman. ' 

The world and politics have dealt tenderly with 
“Gentleman George,” and he had long been promising 
the Scribe and Magistrate Brown that we should go to 
his country seat in Montgomery county, and bag a dozen 


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*abbits. But the serious question before the House was 
‘where should we get a good rabbit dog?” A happy 
thought struck the Senator from the Twenty-sixth Ward 
We called on Dr, Parmenter in our Division, who assured 
us that he had the finest beagle in the land inhis cellar 
and in truth his cellar was ‘‘full.” ‘But,” said the 
Teutonic doctor, ‘‘while he catch the rabbit in the open 
field easy, when you say ‘Ha! ha! Fly,’ the dog he run 
away with avidity, so, Senator, you must not lose your 
eye on him yet,” 

After extremely moderate libations of Bohemian beer 
and the warmest assurances as to the safety and certainty 
with which the beagle would chase a rabbit to his death on 
the greensward, the gastronomic and somewhat Rabelai- 
sian Senator asked that the beagle should be shown up by 
the hospitable Dr. Parmenter. 

The Doctor, after exhibiting his Parker gun of marvel- 
lous excellence, produced the dog in a leash. 

And I am bound to say that a more furtive-looking 
beagle hound I never gazed upon; but one more bottle of 
beer satisfied the Senator that we had ‘‘corralled” on to a 
prize in dog flesh,and that not a single rabbit would sur- 
vive our aggressive and sporadic hunt, with three guns, 
unlimited cartridges, and a lunch which, when the gas- 
tronomic George had packed it in a capacious basket, 
would have made Lucullus grow green with envy. 

I sighed when I saw this display of edibles and bibables, 
good enough for Pantagruel and yoluminous enough for 
the paunch of Pantagruel himself, made me doubt 
whether George, the Senator, meant anything other than 
an esthetic outing. I sighed and said, looking at the well- 
filled lunch basket, plethoric to the bursting point, ‘It is 
painfully evident to me, Senator, that you mean to sit on 
the back porch while Magistrate Brown, myself and Ha 
Ha Fly (the Teutonic-Parmenter dog) drive the cotton- 
tails in front of you. Are you guilty, O noble Roman?” 

Senator George denied this soft impeachment, assever- 
ating that asa Virginia gentleman he was “a gunner 
from way back,” and that the lunch was only asecondary 
consideration, undeserving mention, his objective point 
being ‘‘rabbits.”” But he admitted that for the first hour 
he and farmer Terry, who had met us at the station, 
would guard the lunch basket, while Brown and myself 
with Shoo-fly, as he called the dog, could drive out the 
reluctant Bre’er Rabbit, close to the piazza! Weconsented 
to this arrangement, only stipulating that the portly Sen- 
ator should not devour all the cold beefsteak or the crisp 
celery till we came back and reported progress with Ha 
Ha Fly. 

I took one end of the string, the other end being securely 
attached to Dr. Parmenter’s Ha Ha Fly. Judge Brown 
went peeking and poking with his gun into every fence 
corner, brier bush and pile of fence rails visible to the 
naked eye, while the dog, looking as if he had been fed 
on cedar shavings for two months, was totally oblivious 
to his surroundings, only semi-occasionally looking back 
(like Lot’s wife, hankering for—salt), toward Senator 
Smith and the back piazza, where the old political ‘war 
horse” sat, smoking a fragrant Cubana, but with a mis- 
chievous twinkle in the left-hand corner of his right eye! 

The Senator had been positive that the rabbits were 
abundant, but that the safety of the lunch basket would 
require his attention for one hour. | 

He said the game protective society of Montgomery 
had planted out a dozen rabbits in the spring, and from 
the cottontail’s well-known fecundity, he had reason to 
think there were about 444 rabbits in good position on this 
100-acre farm, 

“Judge” Brown assured me “that Senator George 
Handy Smith, for a man who had held office sixteen 
years, consecutively, was an eminently truthful man.” 
Could I doubt such a candid statement? But being a 
born doubter I said to myself, “Cut quomodo quibus 
aucillis is it that the demnition rabbits don’t show up?” 

‘‘Hist,” said the enthusiastic Brown, “‘I see a cotton- 
tail in the fence corner. Shoot him on the spot.” 

T looked scornfully at the judicial-minded Brown as if 
to say, ‘“We are not the kind of sportsmen who kill any- 
thing on the ground.” 

With that palpable hit I took off Ha Ha Fly’s leash 
and led him up to the rabbitt in the fence corner. 

Ha ha Fly only looked embarrassed, and I grew hot 
as I said to Brown, ‘‘This is the stupidest dog I ever 
saw. Ha ha Fly must be the latest joke of the Senator 
from the Twenty-sixth Ward.” Finally, I kicked up the 
rabbit and unloosed the Parmenter-Teutonic but seedy- 
looking beagle. 

He took one mournful look at me, made no vocal sign, 
but started full tilt after the rabbit, now 50 feet ahead. 
Strange sequel! From that hour to this neither Ha ha 
Fly nor the rabbit have been seen in Montgomery county. 
We peeked around for another full hour intent on game. 
Then Judge Brown gave me one despairing look and said, 
‘“We can’t do much with rabbits without a dog.” I con- 
curred with the “‘court,” but I insisted that that was the 

only rabbit in Montgomery county, and-had been vhased 
and shot at so much that it was probably gun shy. 

Still, the Judge prodded all likely looking brier patches 
and fence corners for the supposed reluctant and nest. 
hiding rabbit. Not one could be induced to show up; not 
eyen a ‘‘mountain partridge.” We both grew darkly 


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suspicious of the Senator from the Twenty-sixth, and 
Brown cautiously suggested that the good ‘‘old man” had 
been playing ‘‘roots” on us, To this I demurred, as the 
Senator, relying on the fecundity of the average rabbit, 
really believed there were 444 rabbits on his country place 
and within reach. 

We stood not upon the order of our going, but hasten- 
ing back to the piazza, as the sun had long ago passed the 
zenith; and sure enough there was the magisterial Sena- 
tor, reading the latest ‘“‘Daudet,” the smoke artistically 
curling above his head, and before him spread an appe- 
tizing lunch which Mynhere Van Tassel might have re- 
joiced to see and taste on that memorable occasion when 
kindly Minerva, Knickerbocker says, provided a couch 
for Van Tassel on the greensward after a ‘full’ dinner. 
That lunch disappeared like the contents of an ambitious 
politician’s pocket book on an election morn. The Sena- 
tor sadly drew out his check book and filled out a check 
for $100, as he feared Dr. Parmenter would demand Ha 
Ha Fly, or what the negro called ‘‘a squidulent,” when 
we got home. The Senator beliéved he had been grossly 
deceived by the Game Protective Society of Montgomery 
county, and disbelieved in the fecundity of the rabbit or 
that the cottontail habitually ‘‘breeded every month,” as 
the Game Protective Society asserted. 

The dinner made us forget our bad luck, and Terry, the 
farmer, devoured his share of the beefsteak on a Friday, 
albeit Farmer Terry was a good Catholic; but we didn’t 
have the heart to stop his good digestion, which clearly 
waited on appetite. The Senator says next year there will 
be more rabbits and better beagles. J. M.S. 


LEARNING A LESSON. 

QE morning in October a few years ago, after nine 

months of careful training of a young Irish seiter, I 
set out to hunt ducks. I had great faith in my dog; he 
was of excellent strain, had proved tractable and intelli- 
gent and was a good retriever, which I particularly 
desired to have, being very fond of duck shooting. I had 
started early, and soon after daylight was passing through 
a piece of woods on the shore of the river along which I 
was hunting, when a large bird flew over just above the 
treetops. Without stopping to determine what it was I 
brought the gun to my shoulder and fired, and the large 
bird fell plump into the river. In an instant my dog was 
in the water after the game. When I reached the bank, 
having to push through some heavy undergrowth, J saw 
him in contest with the bird, and at one moment drawn 
completely under water in the strugele. 

The large bird was a bald eagle, slightly wounded in 
one wing. He had grappled the setter, and the setter, 
surprised and frightened, broke loose and swam rapidly 
to shore. I shot the eagle, and at a sandbar a short dis- 
tance below brought him out and showed the setter he 
was no longer to be feared. 

A half mile further on I killed two ducks within a rod 
or two of shore, and told the setter to bring them to me. 
He refused; and no amount of coaxing could induce him 
to go or stay near them, though I was gentle with him 
and held the ducks near his nose after I had retrieved 
them myself. To cut the story short my dog was ruined, 
and months of careful training went for naught, through 
the mistake of a moment. 

Young gentlemen, and others, too, for that matter, may 
learn a lesson from my misfortune, and I put it on record 
for their guidance. One point to be remembered is that 
it is unsportsmanlike and often discreditable to shoot at 
everything that flies over, or comes within range of your 
gun. J.C. B. 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


A MOOSE HUNT. 


LL day we traveled up a steep ascent, 
And over barrens wrapped in fine, crisp snow 

Till evening came, and then prepared our camp 
Beneath the shelter of the silent firs, 
Whose spreading limbs almost obscured the sky. 
Our camp completed, some, with sturdy strokes 
That started Echo from her frozen caves 
Amid the mountains, felled the groaning trees; 
Some peeled the bark for fire, some water brought, 
While some prepared the couch. Owrlabor o’er, 
Beiore the glowing fire whose kindling blaze 
Coiled like a serpent round the frosty logs, 
We circling sat and ate our rude repast, 
Bread, meat and tea. Smile not, ye epicures! 
Your dainty palates ne’er enjoyed repast 
As sweet as ours; for hunger seasoned all 
With sauces richer than the choicest spice 
From India’s sun-kissed land. Our supper o'er, 
Our pipes produced, attention on each face, 
We silent sat and heard our guide relate 
How, near this spot, some twenty years agone 

* He found a yard, and ere the evening came 
Had killed his seven moose, with how and where, 
Description of the cows, the calves, the bulls, 
The weight of each, the number shots he fired, 
The distance of each shot, each shot’s effect, 
Till, half the camp asleep, he slumbered too, 
And dreamed the hunt again. Then neath thestars 
With solitude and nature all around, 
Tired eyelids slept fatigue and care away; 
Till o'er the distant mount that towered high, — 
Like a huge cloud in the keen eastern air, 
The kindling dawn appeared; and ere the sun 
Had reached the distant mountain's topmost height, 
We had our moose killed and prepared for home, 

Garz BRETON, Noya Scotia, Huyry H, BAKER, 


dlatuyal History. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Cn, 


LONG ISLAND BIRD NOTES. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

In looking over my bird notes the other evening, I came 
across a few records for Long Island which I do not think 
have ever been printed and which may possibly interest 
some of your readers, 

Tringa maritima—Purple Sandpiper.—On Nov. 22, 1876, 
Mr. James Remsen shot a specimen of this rare sandpiper : 
at Westhampton, Suffolk county, L. I. The bird was the 
only one seen, and was killed as it flew across the duck 
decoys. I happened to be staying at the same house with 
Mr. Remsen, and he presented the bird tome. Ihad no 
difficulty in identifying it,asihad a specimen of the | 
species in my collection, and appreciating its value as a’ 
local specimen, I carefully prepared it for skinning by | 
filling throat and nostrils with cotton and expressed it 
with a basket of ducks to my home. On my arrival at 
home two days afterward, my disappointment can be im- | 
agined when I found that an over-zealous domestic had | 
carefully plucked and prepared the bird for broiling. I 
have not had the good fortune to secure another Long 
Island specimen since that time. J. P. Giraud, in his | 
“Birds of Long Island,” says: ‘‘This species I have never 
met with, and from my own observations of its habitsand 


customs I know nothing, On the shore of Long Island it ' 


is exceedingly rare.” 


Somateria dresseri—American Wider.—On Noy. a9, | 


1879, two eider ducks, presumably of this variety, 
shot in Flushing Bay by a local gunner. 


were 


Oceanites oceanicus—Wilson’s Petrel.—On Aug, 7, 1881, | 
Mr, O. B. Smith, of Brooklyn, shot a specimen of this | 


petrel on Long Island Sound near Sand’s Point, Queens 


county. The bird was mounted, and I had the pleasure | 


of examining and identifying itin Mr. Smith’s office, 
where it now is. 

Nyctala acadica—Saw-whet Owl.—On Nov. 4, 1884, I 
shot a female of this variety near Flushing, Queens 
county. Rovert B, LAWRENCE. 


A SNowy Ow was shot by a correspondent G, B, H., 
at Fernwood, Ill,, Nov. 29, 


Game Bag and Guy. 


Address ali communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


WESTERN GAME NOTES. 


AST SAGINAW, Dec. 14.—I noticed in last week’s 
issue of the FOREST AND STREAM that my friend | 
John Davidson tells of the brief visit he made to Hast ! 
Saginaw, and the sport he had with the ruffed grouse. I! 
heartily agree with him that no nobler game bird exists ; 
than our grouse, and that it requires a dog of exception- ; 
ally good qualities as well asa man that is a quick shot 
and above the average to make a creditable bag on this 
game. 

The shooting has been very good this year, myself and 
a friend bagging from eighteen to twenty-two or three 
birds in a day’s shoot a number of times, and taking into 
consideration that we have a city here of fifty thousand 
inhabitants, and goimg out in the morning and coming 
back at night and making a bag of this kind I think is all 
one can desire. The weather has been glorious, The 
ideal October days have lasted well through November, 
What I have to complain of is the merciless slaughter of 
the pot-hunters. For those who shoot for market and 
market alone, I think are to be classed as such. I think 
it is safe to say that wpward of ten thousand birds have 
been shipped out of the Saginaw valley to market, and 
this must necessarily destroy our shooting before long. 
Every time these fellows see a bird, whether it is ina 
tree or on the ground or gets up before the dog, the largest 
thing he sees is the almighty dollar, and that is what he 
shoots for and that alone, and besides they carry it tosuch 
an extent that they go every day that it does not storm. 
We may in the fall see some particular cover where, after 
the leaves get off and the proper time comes, one expects 
to go out and take a day’s recreation (for a business man 
these days are limited and do not come as often as they 
should), and after all preparations are made and one has 
gone through the keenest anticipations he finds hopes are 
dashed and it is only a straggling bird now and then that 
the cover produces. You learn only too late that the birds 
are gone to market. 

Several of your correspondents have made mention of 
the snowy owl this fall. Owls have been extremely 
numerous with us this season. Wm. Richter, the taxider- 
mist here, who has a State reputation for the quality of 
his work in mounting deer heads and birds, informs me 
that he has so far put up eighty-five owls, and about 
three-quarters of them have been white ones. This is 
very unusual, for if half a dozen are brought in during 
the fall and winter months it is as much as we expect. — 

' Your correspondent from Bismarck, Dakota, says he is 
surprised that none of the parties visiting thatsection this 
fall goose shooting have reported their luck, and 
makes mention of one party killing about 600 birds. I 
rather think he must refer to the annual pilgrimage made 
by the East Saginaw party. I have been for the past 
four years out there each fall, and this year about Oct. 1 
with seven friends made up a party in the good car “City 
of Saginaw” (which belongs to our hunting club) taking 
along our cook and porter, and spent two weeks of solid 
enjoyment in this paradise of water fowl. We killed 511 

eese in six days shooting, besides getting a number of 

ucks, sandhill crane and sharp-tailed grouse. One day 
we had exceptionally good luck, bagging 165 geese, 76 of 
them being killed by myself and one other. This may 
seem to some of your readers unnecessary slaughter, and 
the question will be asked what could we do with all this 
game? Tosuch I will say that not one bird was wasted. 
What we could not eat and give to our friends in the 
West we pa al home and distributed to our friends 
here, A hard freeze coming on about three days before 


| we left froze our birds solid, and we built a big crate on 


the rear platform of the car that held 200 geese, and our 
ice box underneath held nearly as many more. 


We created quite an excitement on the way. At every 


little place where our car stopped for afew moments a_ 


crowd of the curious would gather around and make com- 
ments. I brought home an excellent specimen of what I 
suppose to be the blue goose, as it is a rich slate color all 
over except on the under side of the head and throat, 
which is white. I had it nicely mounted, together with 
other specimens, and prize it very highly, 

We contemplate having a re-union of the party just be- 
fore Christmas, and have written to the absent members 
to see if they can come. They are R. D. Schultz, of 
Ranesville, O., and Gen, E.§, Jackson, of the British 
army, at present residing in Canada, whom I had the 
good fortune to meet on the Cascapedia River last sum- 
mer, as I was one of the party of which he and Mr. Wells 
were members, where we spent several weeks with the 
salmon and trout. 

If the opportunity presents itself before long, I will give 
you a littie sketch of a camping expedition which three 
of the fraternity indulged in a few weeks ago, and relate 
how one cf the members got lost and inquired for “Sec- 
tion 37,” W, B. MersHon. 


BELGIAN HARES AND GRIZZLY BEARS, 


Editor Forest and Stream: ; 
In FOREST AND STREAM for Dec. 16, ‘‘A. C. H.” asks 
whether it would be advisable for him to introduce Bel- 
gian hares into Maine... The experiment would cer- 
tainly be worth trying if your correspondent will import 
a large number of the animals and turn them loose in a 
locality which is suitable for them. In many European 
towns the hares are a staple article of food, and although 
Tam an ‘‘ardent partisan” on the subject of the superior- 
ity of things American, I must say that the European 
hare far excels any of our own species as far as table 
qualities are concerned. They breed once a month only 
| when chased by hoop snakes, but nevertheless they are 
prolific breeders and will multiply rapidly where food is 

‘abundant. There would be no danger of an over supply, 
because they are too valuable for market purposes. I am 

_ afraid that the Maine snows will be rather too deep for 

, these hares, as they are ground feeders, and do not leave 
the open fields until they are driven into-the woods by 
the severest weather. It is said that they rapidly become 
emaciated when confined to the woods. I have killed 
these hares in Denmark inthe middle of winter, and have 
found them very fat at that season of the year. But the 
snowfall of that northern land is not nearly so great as it 
isin Maine. Young hares that are hardly bigger than a 
minute are able to keep fat so long as they can feed 
on grasses, no matter what the temperature may do with 
their thermometers, 

‘Speaking of corns, how is your grandmother?” Four 
of us have made arrangements to spend a month among 
the grizzly bears next year and we want to hear about the 
advantages or disadvantages of the explosive bullet when 
used for the purpose of discouraging the animal in ques- 
tion. Weshould like very much to hear from men who 
have had actual practical experience. Weare under the 
impression that an explosive bullet No. 50 fired from a 
Sharps rifle would confuse a grizzly so that he could not 
fight rapidly or with any precision of movement, and that 
we could then put in solid bullets whenever a good open- 
ing for business offered, Weare all accustomed to hunt- 
ing large game and two of the party have just returned 
from a bear trip in Montana and Idaho, but none of us 
have ever used the explosive bullet. We shall start out 
with the avowed purpose of making a record of grizzlies 
and wish to be as well fortified as possible. 

Let us have testimony on the subject of explosive bul- 
lets of small caliber—.45 or.50—and their effects when used 
on large and dangerous game. Mark WEST. 

New YORK. 


SUMMER Woopcock SHooTING.—Tompkins county, N. 
Y.—Lditor Forest and Stream: The communication pub- 
lished in FOREST AND STREAM of the 9th inst., in which 
the abolishment of summer woodcock shooting is sug- 
gested, meets with the warm approval of sportsmen ger- 
erally. Indeed, I have failed to hear, after a pretty 
thorough discussion with many of the leading members 
of the fraternity as to the advisability of the proposed 
postponement of the season, of a single protest. It has be- 
come to beathoroughly recognized fact that earnest, 
united effort on the part of the best class of sportsmen is 
absolutely necessary to much longer preserve even a re- 
spectable number of this rare and wily bird for annual 
shooting. For a very long term of years it has been cus- 
tomary among gunners to locate, just prior to the opening 
day, the habitat of the woodcock, and with the arrival of 
the long anticipated event, everything in the shape of a 
shooting iron, from the modern breechloader to the old- 
time annihilator, has been improvised and hurried into 
the field. Asa result of this more or less determined 
course of destruction, where a dozen birds were found a 
few years ago scarcely one can be started during the en- 
tire season at present. Tompkins county formerly ranked 
among the most prolific woodcock districts of the com- 
monwealth, but the last decade of wholesale slaughter 
has left only a gentle reminder of the grand bonanza times 
fast fading. 
let the woodcock thrive.—M. C 


New Yor«.—Ithaca, Dec. 18.—In car eee county 
partridges are not unusually numerous. Only fair bags 
are reported by our local ers. Rabbit shooting has 
been. poor, owing to the detective tendencies of the treach- 
erous ferret. Foxes are fairly plenty. Duck shooting 


along the eastern and western shores of Cayuga Lake has, 


up to the present writing, been fairly good. The best 
ground for a day’s sport will be found in the immediate 


vicinity of Union Springs. The number killed this fall 


compared to that of three years ago, is startlingly insig- 
nificant. On a cold December day of that year two 


brothers bagged, in four hours, and within two miles of 
Ithaca, ‘thirty-four ducks, seventeen of which were shot 


at the double discharge of a brace of muzzleloaders.—M. 
C, H. 3 : . 


A NumerR or Witp Boars, consigned to Reiche & 


Bro., of this city, arrived on the steamer Werra from 
Bremen, last Sunday, Some of them will go to Tuxedo 


Park, where it is proposed to introduce the sport of 


pig- 
sticking; and some to Judge Caton’s park at Ottawa, Ti, ; 


= @ 


Postpone the operas day until Oct. 1, and 


Essex Sportsmen's Cius.—The Gloucester, Mass., 
Cape Ann Advertiser reports that “the Essex Sportsmen’s 


Club held their first annual match last Friday and Satur. ' E 
day, The club was divided into two sides, one was led, 


by Mr. C. W. Chipman, the other by Mr. J. E. Fuller. | 
The grand total of each side was as follows: Chipman’s 
side, 7 partridges, 18 quails, 8 rabbits, 7 red squirrels, 36 
snow buntings, 8 crows, 1 owl, 1 butcherbird, 1 bluejay; 
total points, 1,715. Fuller’s side, 27 rabbits, 10 quails, 12 
show buntings, 4 crows, 1 mink, 3 gray squirrels, 8 red 
squirrels, 1 butcherbird, 1 owl; total, 1,150. Mr. John EK. 
Fuller stood at the head individually with a total of 505 


points, The following are some of the highest single 
scores: D. B. Riggs,465 points; C. W. Chipman, 120; W. 


P. Burnham, 300; C. Jenkins, 210; F, Haidy, 315; J, A. 
Burnham, 185; W. Ross, 200; T. B. Fuller, 195, The club 
and invited guests participated in a supper on Wednes- 
day evening, at the expense of the losing team. Mr, 
er, who made the best record. as above shown, was 
presented with an elegant silyer niedal suitably inscribed. 
After supper the club reorganized, under the name of the 
Essex Gun Club, and made choice of the following offi- 
cers: President, J. H. Fuller; Vice-President, D. B. Riggs; 
Secretary, C, W. Chipman; Treasurer, H. §. Andrews,” 


A Norte Carotrsa RusortT.—Garysburg, N. C., Dec. 
14.—Many of your readers, especially those among the 
sportsmen of the North, would be glad to know the 
advantages our place offers them forhunting, Garysburg 
is at the junction of the Atlantic Coast Line with the 
Seaboard & Roanoke R. R., which connects at Norfolk, 
Va., with the New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk R. R., 
and is only two miles south of Weldon, N.C. Itisa 
small village, blessed with educational and commercial 
advantages, and inhabited by moral and hospitable 
people. The climate is mild and salubrious. Within a 
radius of ten miles any quantity of deer, wild turkey and 
quail can be found, and on the Roanoke River, only two 
miles south, rare sport can be had shooting ducks and 
geese. The hotel is kept by mine genial host, W. T. Kee. 
He himself is an experienced huntsman as well as a good 
caterer, and those of your readers who desire to spend a 
vacation in profitable pursuit of game may rest assured 
that no place can offer better facilities.—J. H, P. L. 


PROPOSED ALASKA ExcurRslon.—New York, Dec. 20.— 
Hditor Forest and Stveam; It has often occurred to me 
that I would like to fish and shoot for one summer in 
Alaska, but when I have mentioned this to my friends I 
have found them much more willing to go down to the 
Great South Bay or one of the southern coast resorts than 
to undertake a trip like this. I think I could get ready in 
about twenty-four hours if 2 party of gentlemen could be 
got together for this trip next summer, say to start from 
New York by the 15th of May and return about Sept. 15. 
T have taken the trouble to ascertain that there would not 
be material difference in the cost by any of the numerous 
routes to Puget Sound, and from there we could go by 
the regular line of steamboats or have a sailing vessel take 
the party up and remain with it all summer. I ask that 
you publish this and see if they can not be banded 
together for the trip.—J. E. Psnmpr (115 Greenwich 
avenue), 


QUAIL IN CONFINPMENT,—Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 20.— 
In answer to an inquiry from ‘‘H. M. W.,” in regard to 
the care and feeding of quail, 1 have successfully kept 
them for seasons, and have some at present which are in 
the best of health. I feed them alternately on wheat and 
buckwheat mixed, screenings and occasionally table cel- 
ery. Ihave also planted wheat and buckwheat in two 
separate boxes, which I keep ina warm place until it 
sprouts. After that I place one box in the coop and 
change them eyery morning, keeping one box growing 
steadily, in this manner the wheat is always fresh, I 
plant it as deep.as possible, otherwise they will pull it out. 
T give them plenty of fresh water twice a day. By this 
mode of feeding I have lost but two birds out of a dozen 
(which two, by the way, appeared sickly when received. 
—J . F . M. 


Mainn.—Camp Caribou, Aroostook County, Dec, 12.— 
Still-hunting has been a failure, all the earlier snow- 
storms terminating in a crust, and I know of no deer or 
moose being shot. Many caribou have been killed, as 
they are comparatively easy to get and are quite plenty. 
Two have fallen to my gun, and two more tempting 
chances were had since, but I had gotten my quota. An- 
other hunter, E, K, Peek, got two at one shot, and the 

ith of it lies in the fact that he saw but one until after 

ring ; the second one, quite small, stood near by the one 
aimed at. One of those shot by myself was a bull of 
great size and had superb antlers. The head has been 
set up by Bowler of Bangor.— W ARFIELD. 


Manitoba FuRS.—Utica, N. Y., Dec. 20.—One day last 
week a car laden with furs was ferried across the St. 
Lawrence River at Brockville, transferred to the Rome, 
Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad, and afterward sent 
through to New York. e car came from Winnipeg, 
and the furs it contaimed were owned by the Hudson's 
Bay Company and valued at $71,000. The skims in the 
ear represented the destruction of 437 bears, 65 silver 
foxes, 5,137 beavers, 800 foxes, 4,250 lynxes, 8,178 martens, 
291 wolverines, 207 wolves, and a host of small animals. 
Another carioad valued at over $60,000 passed through to 
New York a few days ago.—PorTSA. 


HicH Pornt.—New York, Dec. 22.—Hditor Forest and 
Stream: I have recently received several inquiries in re- 
gard to the weather at High Point, N. C. For the benefit 
of those of our brother sportsmen who contemplate going 
there for a few days’ shoot, I copy a portion of letter just 
received from David White under date of Dec. 19, in 
which he says, ‘‘The snow all disappeared by Sunday, 
12th, since then the weather has been very fine. The 
birds (quail) seem te be more plentiful than before the 
snowfall.”—Gero. T. LEACH. 


THE TURKEY.—Washington, D, C., Dec, 17.—1 see that 
a bushman advertises good turkey hunting in your paper 
at ‘$1.50 per day, includin ide, dog, turkey, ete.” I 
was going to say that I will bar the guide, dog and trim- 
mings if he will only furnish the turkey {o scale not less 
than 12lbs, weight,—Tark HEEL, * 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


LESSONS OF THE TRAJECTORY TEST. 


Hiditor Forest and Stream: 

The following article of Mr. RK. H. Burns in your columns of July 
1886,is not true, but decidedly false, as the face of your report, 
clearly shows. (See September and October, 1885, “Trial of Hunt- 
ate Rifles at Creedmoor.”) Iwill copy his short letter in full, that 
all may see it: 

“38 wish to call the attention of Mr. Napoleon Merrill to the fact 
that in your test of hunting rifles there was not a muzzleloading 
hunting rifle in the contest, the nearest to it being the one [the 
Merrill rifle] fired at the 100yds. range, and that one was beaten in 
regularity of bullet flight, 7, ¢., in accuracy by twenty-seven of the 
thirty-three breechloaders in competition, At 200yds. the muzzie- 
loader target rifle [the Romer rifle], with all appliances of a target 
rifle, beat all of the breechloading hunting rifles in the reenact. 
of shooting, the nearest one to it being the Maynard A0-cal., which 
was just four thousandths of an inch behind the Romer muzzZle- 
loader, the difference in elevation at 100yds. of 5 shots being: 
Romer, .292; Maynard, .208; difference, 004 of an inch. The work 
of the breechloader is selling it.” 

Thus boldly and unqualifiedly says Mr. Burns, who here steps 
in as a yolunteer evritic to back up Mr, J. T, Clapp in his criticism 
on my “Turkey Shoot” article, vide De columns of July 1, 1886, 
p. 449. Mz. Burns is_amembér of the Chautauqua Sportsmen’s 
Association or the N, Y. P. and O. Shooting Club andI see his 
name quite often in print among the list of shooters who figure as 
“rifle experts” in this club, Hence when such a person boldly 
plays the part of a critic he is very apt to be listened to and be- 
lieved by a great many who do not understand the subject of rifle 
shooting. His article flatly and most boldly denies (in effect) the 
facts and points [ presented in my article drawn from your yery 
full report in pamphlet form of your rifle trial in reference to the 
muzzle and breechloaders, and his denial further serves to pervert 
any traduce the true meaning of your most valuable report by 
asserting, though indirectly and in a;roundabout way, that the 
breechloading rifles which this critic well knew frem your report 
made comparatively high trajectories at the trial, were beaten in 
“accuracy” by the two muzzleloaders, which made, as he well 
knew, flat trajectories. 

It further appears in your columns that several other very 
knowing persons acting as critics also haye at different times 
adopted and artfully circulated the foregoing false doctrines of 
Mr. Burns, and up to this date (Noy. 22) no person has publicly 
come forward and repudiated them—not even the several makers 
of the different kinds of American breechloaders which were 
tested at this trial, and whose relative merits were involved, have 
come forward to deny them, but haye silently adopted them. Our 
yery learned critic must have known that flat trajectories result 
from high velocities of the bullet and give straighter shooting 
than high trajectories, and that high trajectories result from slow 
velocities of the bullet and give more crooked shooting than flat 
trajecteries. ; 

Consider all this, and what is still more important, to wit—that 
your most valuable report should not be traduced but remain in 
full force in its true teachings for all future time; and consider 
that the cardinal lesson of this report teaches that flat trajectories 
per sé announce greater accuracy (the shooting being equally 
stendy) than high trajectories; and that to show this greater accu- 
Tracy in & general way and ata glance of the eye yourtrial was 
mude, and the heights of the trajectories given, 30 thaf eyery one 
can see in a moment how the different rifles shoot, and thus be 
able to decide very nearly of their (vertical) trajectory accuracy 
by simply comparing the heights of the trajectories with each 
other. Consider also that your pamphlet report in its table, as 
wellas Forms? AND STREAM, show that the trajectory made by 
the Merrill rifle for i100yds. is much flatter than any of the trajec- 
tories made by the 31 American breechloaders, as stated in my 
reply to Mr. Clapp (but in effect denied by Mr. Burns), as stated in 
my “Point 3, Merrill’s muzzleloader also beat * * * all the 31 
American breechloaders in a flat curve, all the way from 58 per 
cent. as the least up to 278 per cent, as‘the most (or greatest);” and 
as proof of this I referenced your report. And now Mr. Burns 
steps in and yirtually denies this. His denial is utterly false. 

ha accuracy of the rifles tested are inversely as the heights of 
teir respective trajectories nearly, and the relative heights of 
the trajectories vary sufficiently to enable any one who knows 
anything about rifle shooting ta see at a glance which rifles were 
the most accurate shooters. Mr, Burns heing a critic and belong- 
ing to a shooting club, of course knew this, or not knowing it, he 
should have kept silent; and the same is true as to his followers. 

Did not these critics know the object of this trial, and that its 

very end was to arrive at’ (near enough for the occasiou) the re- 
spective vertical accuracy of all these rifles by finding the respec- 
tive heights of their trajectories and comparing them together? 
Could they not see at a glance that every American breechloader 
tested at 200yds. would shoot over and miss a deer at midrangeand 
along midrange, and some of them over an elk or small elephant, 
the aim being on the center, and the charge and aim being as for 
point blank? Could they not see thatthe Romer rifie only would 
kill a Geer under like circumstances? 

The Romer rifle beat the 31 breechloaders in the flatness of its 
trajectory, as I stated it in my article, but which this critic and 
others of his kind try to eupnress and smother, to wit: “‘Point 2. 
Put Romer’s muzzleloader beat (in a flat curve) at mid range in a 
200yds. trajectory, all the 31 American breechloaders, and very, 
yery badly too, to wit: from 37 per cent. as the least (Remington, 
.o2-cal., No. 9) up to 245 per cent. as the most (Steyens’s Hunter's 
Pet). Trajectory No. 21, a Whitney, being abnormal, is rejected.” 
And yet the wily critics try to make the public believe that these 
two muzzleloaders were beaten in accuracy. Is it not evident 
they know better? Had they not eyes to see in your report the 
relative heights of the trajectories? And for what purpose were 
they all gotten? Answer to show by deduction the relative bullet 
yelocities, velocity powers, and accuracies of all therifles. Imean 
that vertical accuracy only which belongs to the trajectory (not 
the target) and which could be seen very nearly when the heights 
of ne the trajectories were obtained and presented by you to the 

public. ‘ 

Ido not here mean target accuracy, as found at the end of the 
range, nor screen accuracy. FOREST AND STRHAM report says, 
and repeats it, that target accuracy was not sought for nor ob- 
tained, but that the shots were scattered purposely. The test was 
for trajectory accuracy, The breechloaders, as the heights of their 
curves proye, all shoot over foo much at and along mid range to 
make close-shooting rifles, such as is required for killing both 
large and small game. A rifle which shoots correctly only at one 
poiut in the range is a poor concern for use in hunting, ou re- 
quire one to shoot strong and good, and close, all along the hunt- 
ing range and this, without changing the aim or sights. And no 
amount of contradiction, whether direct, or roundabout, or under 
cover by Mr, Burns, his followers, or all the world, can wipe out 
the living facts declared by this trial, and which I honestly tried 
to bring before your readers in my last article. To try and deceive 
the public in this matter I hold to be a great sin, and it shall not 
be done with impunity. Please to rule them out of your columns, 
Mr. Editor, as nuisances against a good cause. 

With these necessary explanations, alike due to you, myself and 
your readers, am now quite ready to reply, but in rather terse 
terms, to critic’s fippantarticle. I will leaye your readers tojudge, 
each for himself, whether Mr. Burns and his followers (whose 
articles they may have read in your columns) with your reports 
before HResay Byres in stupid ignorance of this subject, or rather 
with the ruthless design of falsifying the records in order to build 
up the breechloaders at the expense of the muazzleloaders. And 
in forming an opinion it must be borne in mind that this subject 
of flat vs. h trajectories has been much and widely discussed, 
and kept almost constantly before the public for the past five 
years or more, insomuch so that it seems to me the most verdant 
tyro in rifle shooting should and must know that. flat trajectories 
per se silently declare greater accuracy than high ones. This is 
80, a8 Can readily be seen, because being areel) er they conform 
more nearly to the straight line of aim (or sight) throughout the 
whole range (and beyond it also) and, mark well, it is from the 
line of aim or sight that “accuracy” (or error, it’s opposite and the 
same thing) as it is generally called, is, and always must be, to be 
correct measured. 


_ And yet right square in the face of the flat trajectories laid down 
in your reports for the two muzzleloaders, this yague and loose 
critic, backed by his followers, unequivocally declares that the 


Merrill rifie was beaten in accuracy by 27 of the 83 breechloaders, — 


ape that Romer’s beat all these but the Maynard by only -004 of an 
inch. 

What a wonderful coincidence, what a tight fit indeed! Only the 
four-thousandth of an inch difference. Is this unblushingstatement 
really made in utter darkness or through “total depravity? As 
the breechloaders are shown to be pamper yely all yery weak 
shooters, arising mainly from the slow speed of the bullet, why 
did not Mr. Burns here change the subject from the ridiculous to 
the amusing, and assert that the Merrill rifle was beaten by 27 
weak-spouting different waterpots? F ; 

1, {tisnot trus “that there 


And now as-to Mr, Burns’s letter: 
was not a muzzleloading ayncaytes in the contest;” therefore, 
what he calls a “fact,” and ta which he so graciously ‘wishes to 
call my attention” is not a fact; proof, see your records. Hunting 
rifles, as all know, have various weights, from 25!bs. or more. down 
to 5lbs, or Jess; and who constituted this critic a sole judge in the 


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case? And on what notable records and merit? Seé the various 
weights of the rifles tested, in yourrepoert. 

2, It is not true, but most absurdly and glaringly false, that the 
Merrill rifle, “the oné fired at the 100yds. range, was beaten in 
regularity of bullet flight, 7. ¢., accuracy, by 27 of the 33_breech- 
loaders.’ No, there is not a word of truth in this very bold asser- 
tion; prere the records, Butit is true that this rifle beat, and 
most badly, too, all the American breechloaders (81 in all) in the 
flatness of its trajectory and consequent accuracy, and this, too, 
asl correctly stated itin my article to Mr. Clapp, but now con- 
tradicted and denied by Mr. Burns and others of his style. You 
see, his “accuracy” refers to accuracy at 50yds, hence, under your 
report, he stands forbidden to claim target or screen accuracy. 
This locates him at 50yds. on this point. You willalso see that he 
meant to be understood that the Mervill rifle was beaten in aecur- 
acy in its broadest or most common sense, for after first using the 
words “regularity of bullet flight,” and these not coming up to his 
wishes and purposes, he adds thereto, 7. ¢., accuracy. This term, 
accuracy added, gives that deep tone and loud ring to his sentence 
through which he wished to deceive yourreaders. Vainman! Are 
all rifle shooters idiots? If he shall say he meant “regularity,” 
this dodge will not better his position, A 

&. It is not tYue that 83 breechloaders were tested, but only 32. A 
critic should learn to tell the truth; possibly this was an errorand 
T pass it by. , 

4. Under his own way of arriving at accuracy (which is not cor- 
rect), itis not true that the Merrill rifle was beaten by nearly as 
many breechloaders as hesitates. Under any claim for accuracy 
of target or bunching of the bullets, several of the breechloaders 
at both ranges stand ruled out, for on a reference to the trajectory 
tables of heights of the curves,it will be seen that in many cases 
the breechloaders stand credited with more than 5 (consecutive) 
shots; in other words, that the wildest shots have been rejected. 
Example, shot No. 5, 200yds,, Maynard rifle, ruled out. But with 
the muzzleloaders the shots ave only 5, and no ruling out was 
deemed necessary. But for getting the normal trajectories only, 
which was the object of the trial, and to be able to present correct 
representative curves, it was right, proper and. usual to throw out 
the bad shots, as was the casein several instances. In speaking 
of accuracy, your report says, page 8; “Hach of the two rifles, the 
Romer and Merrill, with their heavy charges, maintaimed a high 
degree of aceuracy.” Exactly so, and thus with their flat trajec- 
tories they beat all the breechloaders very badly. 

The Romer muzzleloader was tested at 200yds. only and ‘‘all the 
appliances” it had toit and sc insinuatingly mentioned by Mr. 
Burns made no difference in the height and strength of its trajec- 
tory, a8 your readers are induced to believe they did. Ih. Burns 
should have known this simple fact before he appeared in the 
light ofa brilliant rifle critic. He should have learned from your 
report that neither this rifle nor any of them were tested for tar- 

et (or screen) accuracy, and to prevent target accuracy or “bunch- 
ing the bullets” in the screens along the range and on this target 
some of the rifles were so aimed as purposely to scatter the shots 
on the sereens and targets,and this to prevent,asis stated im your re- 
port, the screens from being so much cut by the bullets as to prevent 
a correct measurement of the shots. Under this manner of shoot- 
ing the bullets were generally scattered more or less over the screen, 
at mid-range, i0yds. and 100yds. Take as an example, the best 5 
shots—Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4and 6—of the Maynard rifle (the boast of Mr. 
Burns) and they are scattered on the 100yds, screen 7,40in. horizon- 
tally and 1.80in. vertically (the Romer is some less). If No. 5 is 
counted in, as it should be for Mr. Burns’s accuracy, the vertical 
spread is 11.20in. How as to Mr. Burns’s .004in. Maynard beat and 
the i shots in this screen? Now examine in the tables the heights 
of the respective curves of the Romer and Maynard rifles at B0yds. 
and 100yds, and see how very little they differ in height. ‘The 

reat lesson to be drawn from this is, that the slight difference in 

he heights of these curves do not show the spread of the bullets 
by “a long way,”’ and I presume this fact will astonish 49 in 50 of 
your readers who in glancing at the tables believe tothe contrary. 
And these tables, mark it well, furnish no positive proof of accur- 
racy, and evenif they suggest it, which in one view of the case 
they do, this suggestion may or may not come out true when the 
rifle is tested to settle the matter. On what platform does my 
learned critic now stand as to the 6shols heing elevated on the 
screen at 100vds. and of the difference being just .004in. and this 
beats, says he, the Romer by just .004in.? And how asto the Mer- 
rill rifle being beat, which he declared is a fact, but does not go to 
the trouble of trying to show or prove it. 

4. Our critic further says, “At 200yds. the Romer rifle beat all the 
breechloading hunting rifles in the regularity of shooting [here he 
drops “accuracy” after the words regularity of bullet fight], the 
nearest one to it being the Maynard .40-cal,, which was just four 
thousandths of an inch behind the Romer muzzleloader.” He 
continues, “The difference in elevation of the five points being: 
Romer, .292; Maynard, .296; difference, .004 ofaninch.” It is not 
true that these rifles differ in accuracy (and thisis just what he 
wishes the public to belieye) by only .004 of aninch. It is more 
than 1,000 times this amount, and this too in favor cf Romer’s rifle 
at mid-range, where he locates his “elevation of the five shots,” and 
it is at this poimt he says the Romer rifle beat all the breechloaders, 
but the Maynard only by the four-thousandth part of an inch. 
What audacious nonsense. Romer’s beat the Maynard (approxi- 
mately) 4.69 inches at 100yds. in trajectory accuracy, or 66 per 
cent. in trajectory accuracy at this point. Andfit beatit (adversely) 
in the flatness of its trajectory at this point ,78 per cent., just as I 
stated it in my reply to Mr. Clapp, and which Mr. Burns stepped 
in and flatly (in effect) denied. I here challenge Mr. Burns to 
prove up his assertions: And let him specifically state fram what 
line the elevation of the five shots are measured and how he got 
this line. and how he locates the five shots for measurements or 
calculations, and prove in particular that .004 of an inch represents 
accuracy, and define what accuracy means, and how the measure- 
ments must be made to getit. The tables do not show accuracy 
or regularity of shooting to be as he states, .004 of an inch, and as 
to the screen at 100yds. the shots are,as before stated, widely 
spread out over it and there is nothing on it to measure accuracy 
from, not even a bullseye or any center fixed, The public want 
light not darkness from Mr. Burns. I well understand how he 
worked it to get the nine mysterious figures on which he declared 
accuracy, 80 that I want na more of this incorrect work or false 
show. It is a cheat. In closing his letter he says “The work of 
the breechloader is sellingit.”’ Very good, possibly, this may he 
true, His entire letter, unless the last lines about the sale be 
excepted, has not a shadow of truth in it. Proof, consult the 
FOREST AND STREAM Report. . J 

Tf I have erred in this letter in anything material, I request to 
be shown my error that it may be correcied- ; 

Tf Mr. Burns and his followers had studied your pamphlet report 
of this trial and tried to profit by if, lam unable to see how they 
should have been so blind on this subject, as their criticism of my 
article shows. 

Ilike to be criticised in an intelligent and truthful way, but 
most heartily despise fallacy. I look upon those who seek to coyer 
up the truths of rifle shooting, instead of holding them up for the 
public to profit by, as enemies to the cause, and | regret tosee that 
the papers are too full of this kind of evil matter. 

The following data are given in order that every one can figure 
for himself. Mxcepting the Maynard height of the trajectory, 
which is now added, the other data are the same as those on which 
I made out my several points in my reply to Mr. Clapp, but since 
attacked by Mr. Burns and others. Indeed, this false ball once set 
in motion by him has been most willingly speeded on its. course by 
wily hands and hearts, until it is now full time that it shall re- 
ceive a death blow square, and so be brought toa halt in its center. 
The data, as will be seen, enables one to figure for the outside ex- 
treme trajectories, but leaves the intermediate one to be specially 
regarded if desirable: ‘ 

RANGE 100¥Ds. Tn. 

Height of mean curve, 5 shots at 50yds., Merrill's rifle, .42-cal. 1.306 
Height of mean curve, 5 shots at 50yds., Maynard riffe, .40-cal. 2.155 
Highest mean curve of all the American breechloaders, Ste- 

vens’s Hunter's Pet rifle, .82-cal 4,955 
Lowest mean curve of all the American breechloaders, Rem- 

ington-Hepburn riffle, .52-Cal... 2... eee setae ee 1,808 
The Bland Hnelish double Express rifle, .42-cal., the same one 

use in the rifie test of hunting rifles near London in 

the fall of 1883, has, at 50yds., solid Express bullet, a 

mean curve, height......... -.....4, wees Ne ae cee . 1,884 
Also another mean curve, with hollow pointed Express bullet 

TET il aaa ae a ale Tlie pe dekh dhe dt Sek an rate oe 1,410 

 RANGH 200YDs. ao. 

Height of mean curve, 5shots at 100yds., Romer's rifle, ,42-cal,. 6.399 
Height of mean curve, 5 best shots in 6, Maynard rifle, .40-cal.11.087 
Highest mean curye of all the American breechloaders, Ste- 


i fe ee re rr | 


vens’s-Hunter’s Pet rifle, .52-cal...-. 0-02. ee. 21.987 
Lowest mean curve of all the American breechloaders; hem- 
ington-Hepburn rifle, .382-cal....,...... re ea nee erie saze, 8,880 


Bland mean curve, 5 shots at 100yds., Bland rifie, 42-cal...,.. 7.530 
Now, the yelacity and velocity powers of these vities, as well as 
of al] those tested, are inversely as the heights of the TEA COLO SS 
at mid-range: Now compare by. this rule the speed of the muz- 
zleloader bullets with the speed of the American breechloaders, 
and then compare both with the rules which govern in horse 
racing in reference to speed, and ses if the American breech- 
loaders were not ‘all more than distanced,” as I stated it in repl 
to Mr, Clapp, And if go, is not this a sad comment on this mue 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Dzc, 28, 1886, 


boasted modern type of hunting rifles? Canit be used to degrade 
with impunity the muzzleloader? And after your test of them, 
are they now entitled to any more hearing or any further test 
with muzzleloaders until they shall undergo such radical changes, 
together with their ammunition, as possibly to entitle them to it? 
Most clearly not any more so than a plug horse once tried on. the 
track and distanced can claim the right to enter itagain. “Rule 
them all out” would be the public cry. Example: Under the rule of 
“adversely” the speed of the Merrill rifle stands as 4.955 to the 
speed of the Stevens ““Hunter’s Pet” 1.806, or_ comparatively as 
three miles and seven-tenths speed for the Merrill rifle to one 
mile for the Stevens rifle. Or reverse the funny scene, and let 
two horses which are in fact racers go round the track about three 
and geven-tenths times, while all the “S31” others, under whip and 
spur, are yariously coming in, but each more than distanced at 
best by the {wo on the first round. This refers to the 100yds. trial, 
and includes the English racer. The Merrill rifie speed for 100yds. 
would be just as funny. ' ] / 

As the muzzleloaders haye been falsely assailed for want of 
accuracy, steadiness of shooting or what else it may be called at 
the trial, I hope the above will be greatly relished by these critics, 
I know the public generally will greatly relish such striking 
illustrations of facts, for they have seldom, if éver, thought of 
them. Comeon! Ihave yet just a thousand and one more funny 
things to say; all 1 want is more like invitations to say them, 
Hitherto my deep sympathies for a down vontestant have greatly 
eupbet and restrained me, but in the future Iwill be free to 
speak, 

Noite well that trajectory accuracy leaves lhe question of target 
und serten accuracy entirely o1t; it leaves the latter to be settled 
in this case as 4 separate thing, the report so states it and statesit 
correctly. Therefore, to the superior trajectory accuracy of the 
two muzzleloaders, which is a living quantity under like cireum- 
stance of range. load and aim, must be added target accuracy also. 
Combining these two in my article and in expressing my opinion, 
I said; “That the beat of the muzzleloaders in steady shooting 
would have been much greater than the great beat in flat curves 
(as I stated it), and not much short of 500 per cent. beat on a gen- 
eral average for the 31 rifies, 2U0yds. range, and of 250 per cent, for 
the 100yds. range,” And I now reaffirm my opinion, which I stated 
was based on “my own experience as well as on the remarks made 
by the editor in Morus? AND STEDAM, and also inthe pamphiet 
report. 

Here is the summary 1 made in my article: "The two muzzle- 
loaders indiyidtally beat all (.32) the breechloaders individually 
from the beginning io the end of the trial most wonderfully” (the 
Bland rifie only excepted fromabad beat). Hereis the point { cred- 
ited to the Blana rifie: “Bland & Sons’ English double Expres; ,45- 
val. breechicader beat (and very badly too} the 31 American breeth- 
loaders, It shot strong; very strong, and almest equal te the muz- 
gZieloaders” in this respect. I now reaffirm this fact. For proof 
that I made my points corretly and mostly truly, I again refer to 
your pamphlet report and to Forest AND STREAM. ir. Burns 
and his followers have denied the truths and lessons of your re- 
port and my true comments on it as well. Your report must and 
shall be respected, not ignored nor traduced. 

Combined Trial.—A trial for both trajectory and target accuracy 
inay be combined in one, as was the case in the London Huglish 
trial in 18838 (but this trial was to a certain extent a failure) or it 
may be separated, as was the case inthe FoREs’ sND STREAM 
trial in September and October, 1885. 

Illustration.—Now suppose the rifles of A and B shoot equally 
steady and close on the target at the end of the range (say at 100 or 
200yds.) and that both center a dollar for f0 consecutive shots, 

at then? Why, here at the end of the range both rifles are 
eredited with equal accuracy. target accuracy. But how does 
it stand at 5Uyds? Answer: Rifle A beats B on the same center 
aim (normally) every shot, say 100 per cenit. more or less, according 
to the more flatness of curve Athan of curve B, ‘To “change the 
arm” from the center in the test would be to beg the question—it 
is not permissible. — 

Point.— Wor is this beat at o0yds, or at midrange only, but a very 
small portion of it in hunting. It beats all the way along the 
range (and beyond it too) between the two points blank, 7. 2., be- 
tween the ‘near point blank,” which is about Syds. from the muz- 
ale in a range of 100yds. (and less in 200vds.) to the point blank 
proper at 100yds. (or 200yds.) thus making over Slyds. in this 10¢yds, 
range where, strictly speaking, rifle A beats rifle B; and always 
remembering that ‘a missisas good as a mile,’ and that small 
game often scuds away unharmed to the credit of a miss of less 
than one-fourth the diameter of the bullet, remembering all tliis 
and applying it to rifle A, you will readily see how, during a day's 
hunt after squirrels and the like, that it will bring iv great lots of 
fame, where rifle B will not bring in any perhaps, Rifie A will feed 
u Camp where B will starve it. 

Standing Merits,—And note well that the superior close and 
strong shooting made by rifle A over rifle B, as resulting from its 
flatter curve, is a standing meritin favor of rifle A over rifie B 
which always belongs to it and remains with it, to tell the joyful 
hunter at each erack of it the same sweet tale of its fidelity and 
unswerving constancy even to the very end, always constant, 
never fickle, 

Power and Velocity.—The velocity and velocity powers of the 
rifles tested by you may be taken to be adversely (not direct}y) as 
the heights of the curves at midrange, i. ¢., the greater the velocity 
or yelocity power, the less the height of the curves. And the 
comparative accuracy of the rifies also are (almost) as the heights 
of curves. Now see the pamphlet table, 

Example.—Thus under the rule of “adversely” the velocity of 
the “Stevens’s Hunter's Pet” as the height of the Stevens curve, 
4,955in., isto the height of the Merrill curve, 1.306in. Ratio of 
velocities as 3.794 to Excess of Merrill velocity or beat over 
Stevens equals 279 per cent., which is just as I stated it in my 
article. In the same way all the other curves may be compared. 

And now, in closing, Mr. Editor, I wish to say to you personally, 
that your report should and must be sustained in all its integrity, 
and to this end I now send you this article. In the meantime, the 
integrity of my last article has been assailed, and its facts flatly 
denied by designing critics, and I must, therefore, craye the right 
and privilege, through your generous columns, to defend myself 
eee this overt attack by Mr. Burns and all others. In sodoing 
I feel very certain that the cause of rifle shooting will be advanced 
by the information imparted in this letter. Some of the points 
here presented forthe first time are new to your readers, and I 
think they will enjoy them much, NAPOLEON MERREILD. 

Wisconsin, Nov. 22. 


Sea and River Sishing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


GUT FROM AMERICAN SILKWORMS, 


Editor Forest and Stream; 

I have vead Mr. Charles F. Orvis’s statement of his 
experiment in the preparation of gut from American silk- 
worms with some interest, the more so that the subject had 
previously occupied my attention, This experiment has 
proved a failure, not because American silk works cannot 
elaborate a strand of the required quality. That is set at 
test, not only by the evidence of Dr, Garlick, but by the 
strand now in'the possession of Mr. Orvis, which is far 
too long to have been yielded by the Chinese worm, 

Mr. Orvis is apparently disposed to attribute his failure 
to his ignorance of the most suitable food for the worms. 
Without going into the discussion of this question, I 
would suggest that he may set his mind at rest on that 
point. The quality of an elephant’s tusks is the same 
whether the elephant feed on wild saccharum or the 
leaves of the sacred fig tree, and the quality of the gut of 
any given species of silkworm will be the same, what- 
ever the food, provided it be such as to maintain the 
worm in health and vigor, 

There appears little room to doubt that the species ex- 
perimented with by Mr. Orvis/were the same species from 
which Dr. Garlick procured “strands of unusual strength 
and great length.” ‘The causes of failure are hence narrow- 
ed down to the manipulation of the gutin course of prepara- 
tion, and here, I think, it is to be regretted that Mr. Orvis, 
with the raw material at command, did not undertake a 
series of experiments in modification of the treatment. 


The essential feature of the treatment is the immersion | 


of the worm in vinegar. Its success is determined 
by the strength of the vinegar and duration of the steep- 
ing. The treatment is empirical, its value was doubt- 
less discovered by accident. No scientific theory can 
guide us in regulating the strength of the vinegar or 
period of immersion; our only guide is the practical ex- 
perience of the Spanish makers, which should be adhered 
to closely, and its adaptability to the treatment of the gut 
of American worms demonstrated or disposed, before ex- 
perimenting in other directions, 

On this point I am disposed to doubt that Mr. Orvis has 
adhered closely to the Spanish treatment, He says he 
soaked the worm in dilute acetic acid or weak vinegar 
for afew hours. The Spanish treatment as perseribed in 
Ure’s Dictionary of the Arts and Sciences is to steep the 
worm in strong vinegar for a period varying from five to 
eight hours, according to the temperature, five hours being 
enough in very hot weather. 

Mr. Orvis’s dilute aceticacid or weak vinegar is very 
indefinite, and Ure’s strong vinegar would not be much 
more definite were it not that we know that the Spanish 
vinegar in common use is all made from wine and that 
the best quality contains from five to six per cent. of 
acetic acid—vinegar of this strength can be conveniently 
made with sugar. 

Our vinegars in common use are made from beer, cider, 
wine, alcoholand wood vinegar, and the standard strength 
is five per cent. of acetic acid, The bulk of the vinegar 
of the stores is below this strength, and the weakest of 
them not infrequently fortified with sulphuric acid. 

The impression created by the perusal of Mr, Orvis’s 
paper is that he has used a vinegar inferior in strength to 
that used for the purpose in Spain and possibly a vinegar 
adulterated with sulphuric acid. 

Mr. Orvis’s few hours for the steeping is very indefinite 
and apparently succegs or failure depends on this time, 
being very carefully regulated by the temperature. 

One more point; while the Spaniards stretch the gut 
they hold one end in the vinegar—it is the prescribed 
rule. and if important in the treatment of short lengths 
is presumably much more so for greater lengths. In fact 
Tam disposed to lay so much stress on the importance of 
attenticn to this detail that I doubt if it is enough to 
held ove end in the vinegar in the treatment of American 
gut and would strongly recommend the employment of 
large shaliow vessels which would admit of the gut 
being stretched to its full Jength during immersion and 
then withdrawn. GC. BF, AMERY. 

THe Fort WaynNE Fry.—Fort Wayne, Ind., Dec. 18.— 
Editor Forest aid Stream: TUnclosed please find a ‘‘buck- 
fly” or whatever eise it might be called, about which I 
desire to say a few words. I read the ForrEst AND 
STREAM, and have for years, but have never seen this fly 
described. I do not find it m the ‘‘Gazetteer,” Orvis and 
Cheney's collection does not contain it, and Henshall and 
Wells do not refer to it, neither does Harris’s ‘Scientific 
Angler.” Tt is not a ‘bucktail,’ neither is it a hackle or 
lene T have made and used bucktails, and made one 

ast evening with a revolving spoon to be used in trolling 
for prke. ff this ‘“‘what-is-it” is new I desire to name it 
“Tort Wayne,” but if it is old please credit me with being 
slow but coming. I never saw a fly cast until August, 
but now i can cast fifty feet with ease. I found but one 
bunch of silk worm gut in our three tackle stores, and I 
now make all my own flies with such material as I can 
pick up here and there. Is it new?—JoHN P. HANCE, 
[The fy isnew tous. It has a stout orange body wound 
with gold; tail of red, yellow and strip of wood-duck 
feather; a large lock of deer’s hair, which extends asa 
wing beyond the end of the tail and is the most prominent 
part of the fly. This hair is not put on like a hackle but 
like a wing. | 


THE NEw York Trour Law,—The sentiment in this 
section is very much in favor of protecting Gin. trout. 
The law as it was in 1885 was a good one and met the ap- 
provalof all whom I met in the northern country. Unless 
we get such a law again I fear that there willnot be much 
stocking done by private subscription here in Utica. I 
have been in the woods in the vicinity of Morehouseville 
every winter for the past five years to put out young 
trout: have driven and tramped through snow and worked 
like a beaver to bring the fishing up to the old standard, 
and have seen the good results fromit, only to see the 
law repealed and the little fry exposed tothe merey of 
the trout hog, The idea inregard to a dividing line is 
good, if it can be made so trout will i106 be exposed for 
sale in the southern part of the State before May 1, the 
time when the season should open in the northern section, 
The ice is out about Mav 6 to 12 each year, then we get 
our best lake fishing, Make it all points north of the sec- 
tion of the New York Central R. R. May 1, and south of 
it April 1, trout to be accompanied by owner, same provi- 
sion as in the deer law.—D. C. M. H. 


NUMBERING OF FisH Hooxs.—Roxbury, Mass., Dec, 14, 
—Editor Forest and Stream: I have read with some 
interest an article in issue of Dec. 6 concerning the num- 
bering of fish hooks. The style of numbering of the 
small manufacturer, viz: 20 to 1, isno more meaningless 
than the Redditch, viz: 1 to 20, which simply signifies 
that some party—Stubbs perhaps—has filed a notch in a 
piece of steel and called that size No. 20, without refer- 
ence to any measurement whatever. If the small manu- 
facturers’ hooks No. 10 had signified 54%) of an inch 
diameter, No. 20 7¢i7 of an inch, ete., thus giving hook 
purchasers some understandable means of buying or 
ordering what they wanted, then the Redditch left- 
handed method would soon disappear, zeros and all, 
Wire manufacturers in this country are fast being driven 
to adopt intelligent numbering.—_MEcHANIC. 


Dr, JAMES A. HENSHALL and Judge Longworth, of 
Cincinnati, sailed for Havana on the 16th inst. They 
will spend a short time there and then sail for Valencia, 
and will cruise on the Mediterranean during the winter. 
In thespring they will spend the season salmon fishing in 
Scotland, after which they will return, During the Doc- 
tor’s absence he will occasionally drop a line to FOREST 
AND STREAM. His many correspondents will please bear 
in mind that the Doctor will be absent all winter, which 
will account for their not receiving replies to any letters 
which may have been sent to him lately. His departure 
was quite sudden and he has not had time to notify all of 
his friends, | 


RESTIGOUCHE SALMON CLUB.—The annual election of 
officers of the Restigouche Salmon Club took place in this 
city Dec. 11. The following gentlemen were elected 
directors for the ensuing year: Messrs. John L. Cadwala-— 
der, W. Hall Penfold, Henry W. DeForest, James C. 
McAndrew, Arthur D, Weekes, Frank Thomson, Goold H, 
Redmond, Francis Bartlett and Heber R. Bishop. At a 
subsequent meeting of the board of directors the follow- 
officers were elected: Mr. John L. Cadwalader, Pres- 
ident; Mr, Goold H. Redmond, Vice-President; Mr, Henry 
W. DeForest, Secretary and Treasurer, and an Executive 
Committee consisting of Messrs, Redmond, DeForest, 
Weekes and Bishop. 


_TRouT IN A FLUME.—A large salmon trout 35in. long 
din. deep, was taken from the flume at the Wood Board 
Mill, Wednesday morning. It weighed 18lbs., and was 
dead when found. Several of these very large trout have 
lately been found in the mill flume, one 15Ibs. one was 
taken out alive last week and put into the river aboye the 
fishway, but he missed the fishway, and got back into the 
mill again and was dead when found the second time. 
We have heard it said no fish could find its way up or 
down through the fishway, it is so blind and ill-contrived 
a place.—South Windham, (Me.), Correspondence Port- 
land Globe, Dec. 11. 


Hishenlture. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Puh, Co 


OTHER FISH TO FRY.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
Before I had read the last issue of your valuable paper I had 
written to Mr. Seth Green, Superintendent of the Caledonia 
station of the New York Fish Commission, fora blank ap- 
plication for young fish. A printed application was sent me 
together with a letter which asks me to have this application 
indorsed by a member of the State Legislature. This is a 
condition that was new to me, but I see it appended to Mr, 
Green’s card in your last issue, I have carefully looked oyer 
the laws relating to the appointment of the Commissioners, 
and find nothing there which warrants this, and [am in 
doubt whether there is any such law on the statute books, 
and it seems to me that the Commissioners of Fisheries are 
needlessly imposing a burden upon those who may apply for 
fish produced by the State. I shall address letters to the 
other State Superintendents or to the Commissioners them- 
selves, and learn if there is any authority for this order, or if 
it isan arbitrary rule introduced by Mr. Green for purposes 
best known to himself. I was, however, greatly surprised to 
find inclosed in his letter, under cover of postage presumably 
paid by the State, an advertisement of a private enterprise, 
of which the foliowing is a copy: “The Seth Green Club. 
By inclosing $2.50 and this card tothe you willreceive the 
paper for one year. The regular subscription is $3.00. Mr. 
Seth Green has editorial charge of the fishculture depart- 
ment of the ——.’”’ I was aware that some time ago Mr, 
Green had, in his capacity as Superintendent, lent his. name 
and that of the Fish Commission to advertise a patent medi- 
cine, but supposed at the time that it was mainly for the 
sake of seeing his name and portrait in print, of which he js 
known to be very fond, and never sHaRe cist him of being a 
sleeping partner in the concern. Now, however, he does not 
hesitate to send ont advertisements under the stamp of the 
Fishery Commission covered by Bose: charged to the State, 
—JOHN W. CRAWFORD (Brooklyn, N. Y.), 


THE NEW YORE FISH COMMISSION.—The Commis- 
sioners of Fisheries met at the office of Hon. R, B. Roose- 
velt, president of the board, New York, Dec. 6. All four 
were present. The following business was transacted: A 
proposition from the Boonville Sportsmen’s Club to turn 
over their hatchery on the Fulton Chain of Lakes to the 
Commission on certain conditions was submitted to the 
board, and it was determined to put service in that hatchery 
and supply it with spawn from Caledonia for the present 
season, preparatory to a final decision upon the proposition. 
made. Mr. M. B. Hill, Clayton, was authorized to continue 
during the present fiscal year, at his private hatchery, the 
work he conducted last year by the authority of the Com- 
mission, with special attention to the propagation of salmon 
and brook trout, pike-perch and mascalonge, for stocking 
the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, the expenditures 
to be under the general direction of Commissioner Bowman. 
Commissioner Blackford was appointed treasurer of the 
Board. He was also authorized to exchange California, trout 
spawn and fry for those of the Sunapee Lake and brown 
trout. On motion of Commissioner Sherman certain 
changes were made in the apportionment of protection 
districts. Two thousand copies of a general synopsis of the 
game laws of the State, which had been piperrd by the 
secretary of the Commission, were ordered printed. The 
Commissioners haye resolyed to make an inspection next 
season of all the hatcheries under their management or as- 


sistance. 
Che Zennel. 


FIXTURES. 
DOG SHOWS. 


January, 1887.—Bench Show of Poultry and Pet Stock Associ- 
ation, at Adams, Mass. W. F. Davis, Secretary, 

Jan. 17 to 21, 1887.—Ohio State Poultry, Pigcon and Pet Stock 
Association Dog Show, Columbus, 0, W.F, Kuell, Superintend- 
ent, Columbus, O. . Ls v7 

March 22 ta 25, 1887.—Spring Show of the New Jersey Kennel 
Club, Waverly, N. J. A.C. Wilmerding, Secretary, Bergen Point, 


ING de 

March 29 to April 1, 1887.—Inaugural Bench Show of Rhode 
Island Kennel Club, Providence, H. I. N. Seabury, Secretary, 
Box 1833, Providence. | 

April 5 to 8, 1887,—Third Annual Show of New oe lane Kennel 
Club, Boston. F. L. Weston, Secretary, Hotel Boylston, Boston, 


Mass, 

April 12 to 15, 1887.—Thirteenth Annual Dog Show of the Western 
Ronpay ivan Poultry Society, at Pittsburgh, Pa. C. B, Elben, 

ecretary. 

May 3 § §, 1887.—Eleyenth Annual Show of the Westminster 
Kennel Club, Madison Square Garden, New York. James Morti- 


mer, Superintendent, :' 
FIELD TRIALS. 7 


Feb. 14, 1887,—Inangural Trials of Tennessee Sportsmen’s Associ- 
ation. Entries close Jan. 10. R. M. Dudley, Secretary, No. 84 
Broad street, Nashville, Tenn. ; 


A. K. R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 
od sie! AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 
of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
publighed every month. Entries close on the Ist, Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed. 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid’in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50, Address 'tAmerican Kennel Register,” P. 0, Box 2238, New 
York, Number of entries already printed 4662. A * 


“Deo. 28, 1886, 


FOREST AND STREAM. 431 


THE NATIONAL FIELD TRIALS. 


sh ets eighth annual meeting of the National Field Trials 
. Club begun on Monday, the 13th, with the All-Aged 
Stake. There were 37 nominations, 22 of them filling. [See 
drawing in last issue, p. 409.) The eee appointed were 

ajor W.H, Key, of Florence Ala., Dr. Rawlings Young, of 
Corinth, Miss., and Mr. C. W, Paris, of Cincinnati, O, Tr. 
Young was unwell and not able to be present on anunant 
and Col, J. H. Tresevant, of Dallas, Tex., was chosen to fill 
the vacant place. On Tuesday, Dr. Young arrived and joined 
his associates in judging the remainder of the heats. 

In several of the heats we cannot agree with the decision of 
the judges. Ourreasons will be found in the record of the 
performances of the dogs. The honor and. integrity of the 
gentlemen who performed the onerous task is above sus- 
picion and that they made their decisions conscientiously no 
one will for an instant doubt. The only explanation we can 
offer for the difference in opinion betweem them and us is 
that they failed to see some of the work that was done, or see- 
ing it failed torate itatits proper worth. It is often the case, 
Ln reper id dogs of high courage, that a grand bit of work 
is done that half a second later would have been impossible, 
and it requires close observation and often nice discrimina- 
tion to determine whether the work should score to the good 
orthe reverse. Upon several occasions a conference with 
one or more of the judges showed, greatly to our surprise, 
that we held opposite opinions regarding the character of 
the work just performed, In two or three such cases, after 
the finish of the heat, a quiet remark tothe handler of the 
culprit would elicit a reply that pave us no reason to change 
our notes. To score all the minute details of each or any 
heat is simply impossible. To impartially record all the 
work of immportanee and to lay before the readers a complete 
history of the running is our highest ambition. . 


BEN HILL AND BEAUMONT. 

On Monday morning it was cloudy with a ‘strong breeze 
from the northwest and a raw disagreeable day. Toward 
noon there was a break in the clouds. The sun came out 
and the eyening was pleasant, giving promises of good 
weather, The drawing took Mouse at eight o’clock, and forty 
minutes later a start was made for the Jones farm some two 
miles northwest of the town, and the first brace was put down 
in a cornfield at 9:28, Both are medium in size and move 
easy at about an equally moderate rate of speed, Ben Hill 
was handied by H.S. Bevan, of Lamar, Miss., and Beaumont 
by W. 5S. Ellison, of Atoka, Tenn, After three-quarters of 
an hour, during which time considerable ground was worked 
over without a find, Ben struck scent of a running bevy and 
after making several points and doing some nice roading he 

ot close to the birds which were flushed and missed by his 
landler, who was just ahead. Beaumont had struck the 
scent behind Ben, and roaded a short distance but could 
not make it out. Following the birds into some woods Ben 
made afeint, and as his handler came up he drew on and 
located his bird. Beaumont meantime put up a brace and 
came reund and backed Ben nicely, Bevan put up the bird 
and scored a miss. Soon aiter Ben flushed and Beaumont 
followed suit and stopped on point to another, and Ben 
backed him an‘instunt and then broke and went on and 
fiushed the bird. Both then pointed and backed several 
times, but nothing was found. Finally they were ordered 
up and the decision-was reserved till evening, when the heat 
was awarded to Ben Hill. Down fifty-eight minutes. 


GLADETONE'S BOY AND LILLIAN. 


Both of these dogs are well Known. Glad appeared to be 
off as he did not moye nearly so well as when we saw him 
last. He was handled by Tucker. Lillian started off well 
and had the best of it in speed. She was handled by Stephen- 
son. They were put down in some woods at, 10:36, and worked 
out to a cornfield where Lillian made a cast along a thicket 
and pointed, and Glad backed her. Stephenson went ahead 
to flush and one bird rose, but settled again within a few 
yards. Both dogs went on afew steps and pointed, and as 
the handlers went up the bevy fiushed and settled along a 
ditch in tall sedge and briers a short distance away. Lillian 
soon had one fast, and Glad coming up also pointed or 
backed, we could not determine which. Stephenson put u 
the bird and killed it, and Lillian sent to retrieve flushed 
one and then brought the dead bird nicely. We then turned 
back for a marked bird, which flushed wild. Lillian made 
a point near the place and her handler claiming to see a bird 
on the ground, shot at it, but no attempt was made to find 
the bird. A little further on one got up near Glad and soon 
after both pointed at nearly the same time a single that was 
flushed te order. Turning back Glad made a nice point that 
Lillian backed at sight very pay sily. The birds were prob- 
ably running, as nothing was found. We then turned into 
s0me Woods, where Glad made an elegant point that Lillian 
at Tonce honored. Glad drew on and again pointed and 
Tucker went ahead to flush when Glad drew on and again 
pointed and Tucker put up the bird and missed it. A few 
yards on Glad jumped into a point and almost at the in- 
stant Lillian also pointed, and birds were flushed in front of 
each. We then turned down to a branch, and as Lillian 
went across she flushed one and dropped on point to another 
that also went a second or two later. Glad meantime pinned 
one just beyond that flushed just as Tucker came up. Turn- 
ing back Lillian made a nice point and Glad backed her in 
fine style. Stephenson claimed that she was pointing where 
birds had been flushed from, but just then one rose in front 
of her and the heat was ended with Lillian the winner. 
Down twenty-eight minutes, This was an interesting heat 
and the work was brilliant with but few mistakes. 


DON’S DOT AND DORA. 


Don’s Dot, handled by Short, ran at Bigh Point. Dora, 
handled by her owner, ran here last year. Dot showed more 
speed and range than she did at High Point, but had no 
chance to point, as Dora had the legs of her, and as soon as 
Dot showed sign of game, Dora would cut in ahead, and at 
last, when Dot was drawing on a bird, Dora went in and 
flushed it, and the judges ordered them up awarded the heat 
Hy ee Dot; down thirty-four minutes. Wethen went to 
unch, 
PET GLADSTONE AND DAISY F. 

Both of these dogs ran at High Point with the same 
handlers, Pet made a much better appearance than in her 
heat at High Point, and showed up quite speedy and a wide 
ranger. Daisy also came out strong and got away in fine 
style, having the best of it in both speed and range, They 
were apie down at half-past one and worked back to-where 
the first brace were put down in the morning without a 

oint, We then turned down the creek and shortly after 

et ran into a bevy on needy bare ground and flushed them, 
Following them up Pet made a beautiful point to a single 
Daisy backing her nicely, Tucker put up the bird an 
scored a miss. Daisy then got in a very nice point to one in 
the bottom of a deep gully, and Rose to order flushed and 
Missed it. Working down on the opposite side of the gully 
Daisy Pointed and then drew on a running bevy, and as she 
located them Pet also pointed the same birds; Tucker put: 
them up and missed. The birds settled on top of a knoll in 
the sedge, and as Daisy was climbing the steep bank she 
caught the scent and made an elegant point, and Pet backed 
her instantly in fine style, This was very pretty: Rose put 
up the bird and scored another miss, and soon. still another. 
on a bird that Daisy had pinned in the sedge. Pet then| 
flushed one, and the heat was ended with Daisy F. the win- 
ner. Down one hour, : : — 
LADY ©. AND DAN GLADSTONE. 


‘These dogs also ran at High Point with the same handlers, 
ey were nearly equal in speed and range, Dan having thg 


1 


pared notes and awarded the heat to MinnieS. Down fifteen 
minutes; altogether one hour and eighteen minutes, We 
could not see upon what grounds the decision was made. 
Bridgeport outworked her from start to finish, and was 
entitled to the heat. 


JACK CADE AND RICHMOND, 
This brace was put down at 10:37,in sedge. Jackisalarge 


best of it in style, They were put down in sedge at 2:44. 
Dan made a cast inte 4 sorghum patch and made an elegant 

oint, but drew on as his handler came up and roaded some 

istance, but could not make it out. Lady also came up and 
dropped on point, but nothing was found and we turned 
down to a branch, where Dan, while at speed, ran into a wire 
fence and cut his mouth and broke off a tooth, but he was 


soon going again, Turning up the branch Lady dro yped. On| dos and ruhs rather heavy. He was handled by W. 
oint near a cane thicket, but nothing was found. We then | 208 : Meee by W. WwW. 
eat out a large extent of ground without result. Finally | 21"s: Richmond, handled by Short, ran at High Point. 


He showed the most speed and style. After quite a turn 
Jack ran inte a bevy, down wind, and flushed part of them 
and then, with the wind in his favor, he put up the others. 
Failing to find the scattered birds we beat out considerable 
ground to a sorghum patch where a bevy flushed under the 
horses and settled in the sedge. Two of them dropped near 
Richmond, and as he came to the place he flushed one of 
them and soon after the other got up near his handler. Rich- 
mond then cast down along the edge of some sedge and made 
a tice point, and Short went ahead to flush when Richmond 
drew on after him away from the bird which was flushed 
near Jack, who had come up and pointed it as Richmond 
drew on. Short killed it with his second barrel and Rich- 
mond retrieved it well. The dogs were then taken across a 
deep gully after the birds, and Jack scored a flush on three 
birds that he should have pointed. Richmond soon after 
made a nice point to a single that Short flushed to order and 
Killed, and Jack retrieved it. Richmond then made a point 
but soon went on. ‘The judges then compared notes and 
awarded the heat to Richmond. Down fifty-four minutes. 


NIOBE AND BOB GATES. 


_ This: brace was put down in an old field near the road. 
Niobe is.a pretty little bitch with an easy, graceful way of 
going and quite a turn of speed, She was handled by Wlli- 
son. Bob Gates, handled by Stephenson, won the All-Aged 
Setter Stake at High Point. In speed they were nearly 
equal; in range and style Bob had the best of it. Soon after 
starting Bob made an elegant point to a hare, and soon after 
Niobe also pointed one. Working down the gully Bob made 
a point, and as his handler went ahead to flush Bob drew on 
alter him away from the bird, the judges flushing it soon 
after, The bird flew over the reporters, and Mr. Irwin made 
apass at it and knocked it to the ground, It recovered, 
however, and went off in a sadly demoralized condition. 
Bob made another stylish point at the edge of the woods at 
the lower end of the gully to a bird that his handler failed 
to flush, but it got up when the other handler came along. 
We then turned up into the woods, and Niobe dropped on a 
pretty point to a bevy that Ellison. flushed to order and killed 
one. Niobe, sent to retrieve, went to the bird and mouthed it, 
but refused to bring it, and her handler went to her and put 
a few steps and 


itin her mouth, but she only brought it 
dropped it. Following up the birds Niobe pointed just as a 
bird flushed wild a short distance in front of her. Bob then 
made a very handsome point, and Niobe backed an instant 
and moved up but dropped toorder, Stephenson went ahead 
to flush, when Bob drew on, and alternately pointing and 
roading running birds, working them out very nicely. The 
flushed just ahead of him and Stephenson scored a miss. nN 
little further on Bob made a nice point to a single and Niobe 
backed him very prettily, Stephen, to order, put up the 
bird and scored another miss. ‘Chey were then taken up and 
we crossed to a large open field where Bob, making a wide 
cast, turned back along the woods with his nose over his 
shoulder in the wind, and pinned a be in fine style. 
Stephenson, to order, Bee up the birds and killed one that 
fell across the road. ob, sent to retrieve, went over the 
two six-feet high fences and brought the bird in good form, 
This ended the heat with Bob the winner. Down fifty-four 
minutes. Bridgeport and Minnie S. were then put down to 
finish their heat, after which we went to lunch. 

PATSEY D. AND GAY GLADSTONE. 

Patsey, handled by his owner, Mr. R. C, Van Horn, is 
well known, He has quite a turn of speed and shows con- 
siderable hunting sense, He has been trained to flush his 
birds to order and evidently thinks it great fun, but the- 
judges apparently were of a different opinion, and he failed 
to obtain credit marks for his brilhant offorts in this 
direction. Gay is a very nice moving little bitch with a fair 
rate of speed and lots of style, handled by Titus. They were 
put down after linch in an open field and worked toward 
a plum thicket near where a beyy had been seen to settle 
when we came up tolunch. Patsey went below the thicket 
and pointed a hare while Gay went up to the thicket and got 
on the birds, As Titus came up a single flushed near him 
and as he went ahead the remainder went. Oneof them flew 
directly over Patsey and he remained steady, but as the bird 
fell to Titus’s gun and fluttered on the ground just beyond 
him he broke in and retrieved it. The bird was then thrown 
and (say also retrieved it. Working down to some woods 
we turned along the ndee when Patsey made a point to a 
single that was fiushed by Gay as she came down wind 
toward him. A little further on Gay made a stylish point, 
but soon went on. eateey then made a point,and as his handler 
came up jumped in and put up the birds. Soon after Gay 
pinned one that flushed as Patsey drew toward her. Patsey 
then pinned one and Gay drew past him and stole the poing, 
the bird going a few seconds later, As the dogs went on a- 
bird flushed near them as they disappeared in the thicket, 
Both then pointed with Gay ahead, the bird flushing wild as 
the handlers came up, We then turned back to the horses, 
which had been left outside the thicket, and the judges com- 
pared notes and awarded the heat to Gay Gladstone, Down 
twenty-seven minutes. This ended the first series with the 
following result: 5 

_ Summary First Series, 

Ben Hill beat Beaumont, 

Lillian beat Gladstone’s Boy, 

Don’s Dot beat Dora. 

Daisy F’. beat Pet Gladstone, 

Dan Gladstone beat Lady C. 

Noble C. beat Laitra. 

Sportsman beat Chickasaw,II, 

Minnie S, beat Bridgeport. 

Richmond beat Jack Cade. 

Bob Gates beat Niobe, 

Gay Gladstone beat Patsey D. 


Second Series. 
DAN GLADSTONE AND NOBLE C. 


In the regular order of running Ben Hill and Lillian came 
together in the first heat of the second series, but Mr. Ste- 
phenson succeeded in conyincing the judges that the rule 
allowing a change in the regular order of running when two 
dogs owned or handled by the same person came together 
applied in this case, and they decided that Ben Hill and 
Don's Det should run together and Lillian and Daisy F.- 
Mr. Stephenson owns Ben Hill and handled Lillian, Ben 
being handled by Mr. Bevan. This was an ingenious plan, 
to say the least, as thereby both dogs had a chance to remain 
in for the next series, whereas if they ran against each other 
one must dropout. After Ben Hill and Don’s Dot were put 
down, Mr. Rose, the handler of Daisy F., protested against 
the change, and pending a decision the running of the first 
two. brace was postponed, and the third brace in the Series, 
Dan Gladstone and Noble C.; was ordered to be put down. 
At a meeting of the Executive Committee in the evening it 
was very properly decided to sustain the protest of Mr, Rose. - 
The rule was made to protect. the interests of the owner or 
handler having two or more dogs entered in the same stake, 
and was never intended to encourage combinations whereby 
owners or handlers could obtain an advantage over their 
competitors, Dan and Noble were very nearly matched in 


word was sent to the front that a bevy had been flushed by 
the spectators and we turned into the woods after them. 
Lady found them on the edge of 4 branch and dropped very 
prettily to them, Stephenson put them up and winged one 
that Lady retrieyed alive very nicely. Leaving our horses 
we followed the birds into a thicket, where Lady dropped to 
a single that was running and Dan backed her. As Steph- 
enson went ahead Lady drew on and roaded out the bird 
very nicely and it was flushed ahead of her. Both then 
roaded some distance and Dan followed up his bird and 
located it nicely, Short to order flushing and scoring amiss. 
We then took two or three turns in the woods, but poring 
was done except that both challenged and roaded, but hac 
to give it up. Finally the judges consulted and a gun was 
fierd and a bird thrown for Dan to retrieve, which he did in- 
differently, and they were ordered up with;Dan the winner. 
Down one hour and twenty-eight minutes. So far as we 
could see Lady had decisively the best of it and we are at a 
Joss to understand why Dav was awarded the heat, 


LUFRA AND NOBLE ¢C. 


Tutra, handled by Nesbitt, was just from Abilene with 
her well won laurels still green and much was expected from 
her, but she appeared to be stale and did not show up nearly 
at her best. Noble C, tan at High Point. He came out here 
in much better form and ran a very good race, doing some 
fine work. They were put down at 4:15 in a cotton field and 
worked toward town. Noble made a cast into a corn field 
and made a stylish point to a bevy, and as Lutfra caught 
sight of him she made an elegant back a long distance away, 
Stephenson, ta order, put up the birds and killed one, that 
Noble retrieved only fairly well. Lufra was unsteady to 
shot, but stopped to order. Following up the birds, some 
very nice work was done by both dogs, each getting a point 
at the same time, from which birds were pul up, Nesbitt 
scoring a miss. Soon after another got up that Nesbitt 
killed and Lufva retrieved it well, Noble then got a good 
point and soon after Lufra got in one and birds were flushed 
to each. Nobile then cast back and pinned one that had lain 
and Stephenson, to order, put it up, The dogs were then 
worked toward some birds that had been marked down, and 
Noble pointed and Lufra backed him, but the birds had 

robably tun as nothing was found. <A little further on 
oble made a point in a thicket to a bird that flushed wild, 
Lufra came up and pointed where the bird rose from. Soon 
aiter Noble cast ahead along a ditch and made a point to one 
l that also flushed wild. Meantime Lufra was roading out 
} this bird, but she got them too late as the heat was decided 
* in fayor of Noble C, Down thirty-seven minutes. In speed 
and range Noble had the best of it. In style they were 
nearly equal. It was nearly five o’clock and this ended the 
work for the day. 
TUESDAY, 


CHICKASAW Ii, AND SPORTSMAN. 

On Tuesday morning the weather was deli¢htful, promis- 
ing a good hrnting day, and with the exception of a trifle 
too much winda portion of the time the day was all that 
could be wished, irds were not very plenty and nearly all 
the heats were prolonged in consequence. The dogs were 

ut down at 8:35 on the Hunt Farm, which in former years 

as held more birds than any other grounds here. Sports- 
man, handled by Tucker, is well known. Chickasaw, han- 
dled by Short, ran at High Point. In speed, range and style, 
Chickasaw had the best of it, Sportsman was the first to 
‘find, pointing a bevy nicely. Chick had challenged, but 
went on down wind and flushed a brace and stopped as the 
other got up; Tucker killed one. Sportsman was a trifle un- 
steady but at once dropped to order. He then retrieved well. 
Following after the birds both degs pointed and then roaded 
where birds had probably run, but they failed to make it out, 
We then took a turn along a hedge, and Chick made a styl- 
ish point to a single and Sportsman backed him very nicely. 
Short, to order, put up the bird, which few toward the 
judges and was not shot at, This was a very pretty piece of 
work. Wethen worked down near a branch in some sedge, 
where Sportsman made a point and Chick backed him. As 
Tucker went ahead to flush, Sportsman drew on and roaded 
for some distance, Chick also roading, Sportsman stuck 
pretty close to the trail, but before he could locate his birds 
Chick made a cast, and ashe turned back and fiushed the 
bevy, Short killed one that Chick retrieved well. Taking 
the dogs round for the wind Chick made a nice point that 
Sportsman at once honored. As Shert came up a bird flushed 
near Chick, but he held his point and Short put up another 
one just in front of him. This was well done, but he spoiled 
it alla few minutes later by making a bad flush with the 
wind in his favor, and worse than this, he came very near 
scoring achase, We then turned into some woods where 
Sportsman made a nice point to a bevy. Chick coming 
toward him down wind probably did not see him, as he ap- 
pears to be perfect in backing, ran into the birds and flushed 
them, This ended the heat with Sportsman the winner. 
Down fifty-four minutes, 


MINNIE 8, AND BRIDGEPORT. 


This brace was put down in the woods near where the last 
brace was taken nnep 9:38. Minnie is of medium size, rather 
a nice mover, with only a fair amount of speed; she was 
handled by Bevan. Bridgeport ran at the Western Trials, 
Gay saan, third; he was handled by Stafford. In speed and 
range they were nearly Saueh Bridgeport showed the most 
style. When first put down both alternately pointed and 
backed on trail of the bevy found in the preyiousheat, They 
were then worked through to some sprouts where the birds 
had been marked, and three or four birds were flushed near 
the dogs and handlers, but the thicket was so dense that we 
could not see which was to blame. Soon after Bridgeport 
flushed a brace that he should have pointed and dropped to 
wing. Both then pointed once or twice, but nothing was 
found. <A persistent effort was then made to get the dogs 
on a marked bird, but after considerable maneuvering the 
task was abandoned and the bird was flushed by one of the 
judges. We then turned back into the sprouts, where 
Bridgeport made two or three points to which nothing was 
found. Another marked bird was reported, and the dogs 
were ordered in that direction. Minnie succeeded in findin 
it this time, but scored a flush instead of a point. Both 
then got in several pretty points and backs, but nothing was 
found, except in one instance a hare was seen to go. Finally 
both -were found on point with Brid eport a little in 
advance, and Stafford to order put up the bird. A long time 
was spent and considerable ground worked over without 
result, and the dogs were ordered up to go down again. 
Down one hour and three minutes, They were again put 
down at 12:34, after the finish of the heat between Niobe and 
Bob Gates, and sent into the woods after the scattered bevy, 
Bridgeport ran up 4 bird aud stopped to wing, and Minnie 
backed him, Minnie then flushed one and instantly stopped 
to wing. _A little further on Bridgeport made a point and 
Minnie caught sight of him and backed at the same instant 
that she flushed the bird. Bridgeport then made a point 
just in season to escape the penalty for a flush, A little 
further on they backed each other, and soon after Bridgeport 
half pointed and Minnie backed him. The ipdges then com- 


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[Dnc, 28, 1886. 


speed and range. Both are very stylish, Dan having a 
trifle the best of it, They were put down at 2:48 in sedge on 
a slope. Dan challenged at old scent but could make 
nothing of it. A little further on Noble half pointed, but 
the birds, a brace, flushed wild before he had an opportunity 
to locate them. Soon after both pointed, but moved on as 
the handlers went ahead of them. Noble got it right, and 
roaded out the trail nicely, the bird flushing near Stephen- 
son, who killed it, and Noble retrieved well. A little further 
on Dan made a point, and Noble close to him backed or 
pointed, we could not determine which, As the handlers 
came up-both dogs drew on, and pointed simultaneously. a 
bevy that was finshed to order nearly between them. Short 
killed oné and Dan retrieved it. We then turned through 
some woods, leaving these birds, and beat out considerable 
ground to a thicket, where Dan made a very stylish point to 
A bevy, Noble backing him nicely. Short to order put them 
up and killed one, Dan retrieving it well. Casting up the 
hill, Dan soon had one fast that Short to order flushed, Dan 
then pointed a hare, and a little further on one 
flushed near Noble, and he was unsteady to wing. 
He then made a nice point to a single, and Dan 
backed him. Stephenson to order flushed the bird. Soon 
after one got up near Dan and he pointed where it flushed. 
Noble then got in a good point that Dan at once honored in 
fine style, the bird going as the handlers came up. The 
work here was very lively, the dogs jumping into points 
almost faster than we could note, both doing brilliant work, 
which was greatly admired by those who were fortunate 
enough to see it. Dan pinned one that was put up to order, 
and at the same time one flushed near Noble, who just then 
pointed one that his handler fiushed to order. As soon as 
this bird was in the air Dan had one that Short pity up to 
order. Dan then pointed where one had been flushed, and a 
few yards further on he pinned a single that Short put u 
and killed, and Dan retrieved it well. This ended the work 
here and a long turn was taken without result, except that 
both pointed a hare. Finally, in some woods on a sidehill, 
Dan found a bevy and pointed it nicely. Noble, not seeing 
him, came up below, and beyond him, and stopped just as 
the birds went. Some claimed that he was also entitled to a 
point, we thought that he stopped either at sight of the birds 
or at the noise they made just as they rose. Following the 
birds up to the top of the hill, Dan fiushed one and sropped 
to wing and Noble backed him. Dan, when sent on, took a 
few strides and made an elegant point that Noble at once 
honored in his best style. Short put up the bird, and the 
heat was ended with Dan the winner. own one hour and 
twenty-six minutes. This was the most brilliant heat of the 
meeting, both dogs doing excellent work and running a 
very close race. 
SPORTSMAN AND MINNIE 8. 


This brace was put down at 4:18 in a cotton field. Minnie 
made a point but soon went on. Turning into some sprouts 
Sportsman pointed a single that Tucker, to order, fiushed 
and killed and Sportsman retrieved it, Meantime Minnie 
pointed but went on, Sportsman then dropped just as one 
rese in front of him. Soon after he made a point and Minnie 
sacked him, but nothing was found. A little further on 
Minnie fiushed one, but the judges were not near enough to 
see the work. She soon put up another, this timein full 
yiew of the judges. Sportsman then half pointed just as one 
flushed wild, and soon after he flushed one. Wethen crossed 
an open field and Sportsman made two or three points, but 
it was so dark that nothing could be seen and the dogs were 
ordered up, Down fifty-seven minutes. We then returned 
to town, and in the evening the judges compared notes and 
decided the heat in favor of Sportsman. 


THURSDAY, 
BEN HILL AND LILLIAN. 


Wednesday morning it was snowing great guns and the 
day was unfit for work and no attempt was made to start, 
every one being content to stay indoors. On Thursday 
morning the sun shone bright, but the air was crisp and 
cold. There were two or three inches of snow that lay lightly 
on the sedge, almost covering it from sight, and the promise 
for sport was not very flattering, but birds were found more 
plentiful than on the preceding days and the scent appeared 
to be good after the sun had warmed up the atmosphere 
and fair progress was made, Leaving the hotel at half past 
nine we went to the Hunt Farm, and Ben Hill and Lillian 
were ordered to be put down. Before starting Mr. Stephen- 
son stated that he would run the heat under protest. They 
were then cast off in a cornfield near wherea ea had been 
flushed by the horses, and worked toward a thicket where a 
portion of the birds had settied. Lillian had never hunted 
im snow and she started at a moderate pace. Ben Hill went 
at a good rate of speed and did not appear to mind the snow. 
lillian madea cast up to the thicket and half pointed at the 
edge, and Ben backed her very nicely. She then drew on 
into the thicket and flushed a single. No moreof the birds 
were found and the sedge beyond was beat out, but nothin; 
was found, and we turned back, Ben made a cass aroun 
to the thicket and pointed in the open a few yards from the 
edge. Lillian saw him, but refused to back and stolein 
ahead of him and also pointed. As the handlers came up 
two or three birds flushed and flew a few feet and settled at 
the edge of the thicket. Lillian was jealous and 
unsteady, Ben behaving very well under the trying 
circumstances and Se ae steadily on thebirds, Bevan 
finally fiushed one and drew up his gun to shoot, but 
took it down again, stating to us after the heat was over 
that he refrained from shooting at the command of Mr. 
Stephenson, who told them that Ben should not win under 
any circumstances. During theremainder of the heat Bevan 
worked his dog under orders from SHO ua taking him 
away from the vicinity of birds, while Lillian was given 
every opportunity to find them. So manifest was the col- 
lusion of the handlers that in justice to all and in the inter- 
est of fair play, the judges should have ordered them up and 
declared both dogs out of the race and at once reported the 
case to the executive committee of the club, but r some 
poor work by Ben Hill, who was evidently rattled by the 
Manner in which he was handled, and two or three points by 
Lillian, the last one very well done, she was declared the 
winner. Down forty-nine minutes. This heat was simply a 
farce, and the conduct of the handlers cannot be too strongly 
condemned, and it is a duty the club owes itself to fully 
investigate the matter and so dispose of the case that in 
future it will be impossible for the offense to be repeated. 
We do not intimate that Mr. Stephenson intentionally did 
wrong, but he acted from a mistaken sense of honor in sacri- 
ficing the chances of his own dog in order that the dog of his 
friend might win. 

DAISY F. AND DON’S DOT. 

This brace was put down in a field of sedge at11;14. Beat- 
ing through the field and some woods to an open field, both 
dogs ran uptoabedge. Daisy disappeared behind it, and 
Dot turned up toward the upper end, and also disappeared in 
the thicket. Before the judges came up two birds were seen 
to go from the thicket, and as we came up Daisy was half 
potters on the opposite side, while Dot was in the hedge. 

tlooked like a point for Daisy and a flush for Dot, but no 

one was near enough to see the work. We then went alon 

a cotton field near a house, where Daisy made a nice poin 

to a bevy and Dot backed her in good style. 
birds and scoreda miss. Following the birds into some 
woods Dot pinned one and Daisy backed her handsomely. 
Short flushed and winged a bird that Dot retrieved alive in 
good form, Daisy then crossed a deep gully, and as she 
came back one flushed near her at the edge of the bank, for 
which she was not to blame. Dot then pointed, but moved 
on before her handler came up. Daisy madea short cast and 


Rose put up the’ 


stopped NS rca and Dot backed her as Rose came up. 
Daisy sidled round, and getting the wind drew _on_ and 
located in fine style. Rose put up the birds and killed one 
that Daisy retrieved in good style. Dot broke in at shot but 
at once stopped to order, Working toward the birds, Daisy 
fiushed one on bare ground and stopped, The spectators 
flushed three or four, and weturned up the gully and worked 
some distance. Finally Daisy was lost, but soon found on 
point to a large bevy that flushed as Rose went up. This 
ended the heat with Daisy the winner. Down fifty-three 
minutes, 
RICHMOND AND BOB GATES. 


This was the last brace of this series, Gay Gladstone hay- 
ing a bye. They were put down in an open field at 12:26, 
Richmond started rather slow, but soon warmed up and 
showed as much ee and style as his competitor, Bob 
ranging somewhat the widest, After a short spin they were 
sent round to get the wind and worked toward the large 
bevy found by Daisy in the oN hae heat. Bob, beating up 
a hollow, ran up a single, and soon after another went near 
him. Hehad the wind in his favor, but at the distance it 
could not be determined whether the birds flushed in front 
or to one side of him. Richmond was on the bank of the 
gully, and catching scent, commenced eee) just as Bob 
came ap beyond him and polnted. Richmond roaded out 
his bird and also pointed a few seconds later. Short put wp 
the bird in front of his dog and killed it, and Richmond re- 
trieyed it. Stephenson then flushed the bird in front of Bob 
and missed it. Bob then came round near Richmond and 
both got a point at the same time, and a bird was flushed to 
each, the remainder of the birds then going. A little further 
on Bob made a false point and Richmond backed him. 
Turning back across an open field to a thicket Richmond 
made a gamy point to a bevy, and Bob backed him in fine 
style. Short, to order, put up the birds and missed. 
Bob was sent after the birds, while Richmond swung 
back into the thicket and a bird flushed near him, when he 
stopped on point to another one that went a second later. 
Meantime Bob flushed one, and stopped to wing, and as he 
went on three or four more got up near him. Both then 
went down the run on a path along a thicket, with Bob some 
yards ahead, Richmond pointing a bird that Bob had passed, 
and Short flushing it to order. Bob at nearly the same time 
turned into the thicket and pointed, but nothing was found, 
We then turned toward lunch, Richmond easting back and 
pointing, but no bird was found. A little further on Bob 
made a stylish false point at the edge of a gully, and Rich- 
mond backed him yery nicely. Wethen took a long tum 
across the fields without result, except that Bob pointed 
but went on before his handler came up. They were ordered 
up at 1:40, and we went to lunch, During lunch the judges 
announced that they had decided the heat in favor of Bob 
Gates. Down one hour and fourteen minutes. This decision 
greatly surprised us. Bob may he the better dog, but in this 
heat Richmond was clearly ahead and entitled to a win. 
Gay Gladstone having a bye, this ended the second series, 
with the following result; 

Summary Second Series. 

Lillian beat Ben Hill, 

Daisy F. beat Don’s Dot. 

Dan Gladstone beat Noble C, 

Sportsman beat Minnie 8. 

Bob Gates beat Richmond. 

Gay Gladstone a bye. , 

Third Series. 
GAY GLADSTONE AND LILLIAN. - 


These two were nearly equal in speed, range and sty. @. 
They were put down after lunch in a cottonfield and worked 
down across a branch and up the opposite slope where Lil- 
lian pointed ata brush heap. Gay, refusing to back, drew 
up and also pointed. Stephenson went ahead, when Lill 
drew ona few steps and again pointed in ence style. 
Stephenson ah up the bevy and killed two, each dog retriey- 
ing in good form. When ordered on through some sedge 
Lill whirled on a beautiful point to a small bird, and Gay 
backed her to order very prettily. Lill then flushed one and 
stopped and another one went. Gay came up and pointed 
just as one flushed. Both disappeared over a knoll and we 

eard a bird go, but could not see how it happened. We 
then turned back and beat out an open field to some woods, 
Lill disappearing over the bank. Gay soon came near there 
and made a beautiful point to a bevy that flushed as hand- 
lers and judges came up, and Lill was found on point to the 
same beyy some 20yds. beyond Gay. Lill probably pointed 
first, butas she could not be seen both were entitled toa 

oint. Taking a turn in the woods to get the wind, seyeral 

ushed near Lill and she stopped to wing, and Stephenson 
claiming a point, flushed two or three more near them, Lil 
showed good judgment in remaining steady, but the point 
was a very doubtful one. Gay then made a cast to the left 
and pointed under a fallen treetop, Titus flushed a squirrel 
that ran up atree. He then, thinking that Gay had pointed 
it, ordered her on, but she refused to stir, and after consid- 
erable trouble a bird was flushed just in front of her. When 
sent on she took a few strides and jumped into a nice point 
to a single that went a second or two later, Wethen crossed 
a gully and worked up to the edge of the woods, when Gay 
made a beautiful point and Lill backed him nicely. Titus 
put up the bird and hit it hard, but it wenton. Turning 
the corner of the woods Gay cast down in a hollow and made 
a very gamy oint to a single, Lill backing in beautiful 
style. Titus fiushed the bird and missed it, We then took 
a turn in the woods and swung back to the same field, and a 
bevy flushed near the dogs, but we could not see whether 
either was to blame or not. Following up the birds in the 
woods, Gay pointed just a second before the bird went, and 
a little further on she pointed a bevy, and Lill refusing to 
back, stole the point and then drew on and flushed them. 
Soon after Lill. made anice point and Gay backed her to 
order, and the bird was put up by Stephenson, Gay then 
got in three points in rapid succession. ‘wo of the birds 

ushed wild, and the last one was put up by her handler. 
The dogs were then ordered up and the judges consulted for 
nearly five minutes and then ordered them to go on, hile 
the judges were consulting Lillian had struck the trail of 
tuntiing birds and pointed, but no bird was found and she 
was called back. As soon as the word was given Lill 
again took up the trail, and followings it up, pointed 
a bird that her handler put up. soon as the 
bird was flushed Lill cast ahead and pinned another 
one and Gay backed her in fine style. Stephenson 
fiushed the bird and Lill again cast ahead on the same trail 
and soon had another one fast that her handler flushed and 
missed. They were then ordered up and the heat was 
awardedto Lillian. Down one hour and twenty-five minutes. 
Up to the time when the judges consulted, Gay was so far 
ahead that we were greatly surprised to see the brace put 
down again. [Lill did some beautiful work in the running 
birds, but she obtained her knowledge of their locality by 
working while not under judgment, and even with this ad- 
vantage Gay was still ahead, and the heat should have been 
decided in her favor, 


DAISY F. AND DAN GLADSTONE. 


This brace was put down in the woods where the last brace 
was taken up. Inspeed and style they were nearly equal, 
Daisy having the widest range. Working back to a branch 
we turned along the edgs of the woods, Riess Daisy pointed 
ahare, We then crossed a road, and soon after Daisy made 
anice point, Dan backing in fine style, As the handlers 
came up two bevies flushed a short distance apart and settled 


in some sprouts, When ordered on Dan madea nice poimt 
where the birds flushed from, and a little further on Dajsy 


pointed a hare. Daisy then made a stylish point to a part 
of a bevy, and Dan in the thicket below her also pointed the 
same birds, which flushed as the handlers came ie Follow- 
ing the birds inte the thicket both challenged, and one 
flushed near Dan. Soon after Dan pointed a hare, and at 
the same time Daisy Sacer a bird that_Rose put up and 
missed. She soon had another one fast. Rose went up and 
flushed one, but Daisy held her point, and another one was 
put up in front of her. Birds were now getting up wild all 
around, and both pointed once or twice on the scent, and as 
they went on one flushed near Dan, Following them Daisy 
pinned one that Dan flushed as he was coming down win 
toward her before he saw her, and soon after another one got 


up near him. Daisy then pointed j 


: yt as one went; she held 
her point, and Dan coming up also pointed, and two more 
were flushed in front of 


em. A little further on Dan 
flushed one down wind, and soon after Daisy got in a good 
point, and Dan backed her nicely. Rose put up the bird and 
missed, and Dan broke in but stopped to order. We then 
turned toward home and went along distance without a find, 
the dogs being ordered up at 4:52 with Daisy the winner. 
Down one hour and three niinutes. This ended the work for 


the day. 
FRIDAY. 
SPORTSMAN AND BOB GATES, 


Bob had the advantage in speed and way of going, In 
style when on game there was not much to choose between 
them. They were put down on the Hunt Farm at 9;04, where 
Ben and Lillian commenced their heat, There had been some 
rain during the night and much of the snow had disappeared. 
The wind was high and there were occasional showers during 
the heat. Starting off down wind we went a long distance 
with nothing done, except that Sportsman made a point, to 
which nothing was found. Finally Bob found a bevy and 
made a point that Sportsman at once honored. Stephenson 
pul up the birds and scored a miss. Following them up ina 
thicket Bob pointed with head and tail high in the air and 
Sportsman backed him in good style. As Stephenson went 
up one flushed and then another one went that he missed. 
Sportsman cast out in the open and pointed, but soon went 
on, Turning back down the run Bob got in an elegant, point 
that Sportsman instantly honored in his best style. Steph- 
ensop put up ihe bird and killed it, Bob retrieving it well. 
Soon after the judges compared notes and awarded the heat 
to Bob Gates. Down fifty-six minutes, This ended the third 
series with the following result; 

Summary Third. Series. 

Lillian beat Gay Gladstone. 


Daisy F. beat Dan Gladstone. 
_ Bob Gates beat Sportsman. 


Fourth Series. 
LILLIAN AND DAISY F. 


The weather during this and the next heat was totally 
unfit for running 4 field trial. Heavy showers and a gale of 
wind made it very uncomfortable, and never having seen 
dogs work under such conditions, we were greatly surprised 
to see them do good work in spite of the warring elements. 
They were put down in some sprouts and worked through to 
an open field. They were about equal in style and speed, 
Daisy ranging the widest. Beating out the sedge past the 
burned cotton gin toa sorghum patch, Lillian ran through to 
the edge and pointed probably where a bevy had been flushed 
from, as we found scattered birds near them. Daisy cast 
the slope and made an elegant point, which she was ordere 
to hold for Lillian to come wp, notwithstanding that the 
birds were running away from her, Lillian, after sometime 
came round, and catching sight. of Daisy she hesitated 
an. instant and then stole in and half pointed, but the 


birds had run and both went on. Daisy roaded 
them out nicely and again pointed and ose put 
up the bird and killed it, and she retrieved it. Lillian 


then made a cast and flushed one. Daisy meantime 
worked out the trail and soon had another one fast, that 
Lillian, coming toward her, flushed. Working down into a 
hollow Daisy made a point at the edge of a thicket, and 
Lillian refuse to back and went ahead and stole the point. 
As the handlers came up Daisy drew on after the birds, which 
we saw running ahead of her. One ran out in the sedge and 
Daisy roaded it in capital style, the bird flushing wild before 
she had a chance to locate it, We then crossed the creek and 
turned up into some open woods, where Daisy challenged 
and getting the direction madea cast across wind and jumpe 
into a beautiful point a second or two before the bevy on 
bare ground, near the railroad, finshed wild. Following the 
birds across the railroad Daisy again pointed them and Lil- 
lian backed her, Rose, to order, flushed the birds, and before 
the birds were ordered on Lillian pointed a single that was 
left, and Stephenson Bie it up and missed it. The judges 
compared notes and ordered the dogs on. At the edge of the 
ropa Daisy challenged and half pointed, and Lillian backed 
her. Both then drew on and Daisy pointed, and an instant 
later Lillian also pointed, and a brace were flushed between 
them. Lillian then madea cast in the woods ond pointed a 
bevy, that Stephenson put up and killed one that Lillian 
with considerable help found and retrieved nicely, They 
were then worked round toward lunch into a large open field 
where they were ordered up with Daisy F. the winner. 
Down one hour and forty-three minutes. We then sought 
shelter from the rain in an old church and eat our lunch. 
This ended the fourth series as follows: 


Summary Fourth Series. 


Daisy F. beat Lillian. 
Bob Gates a bye. 
Tie for First Place. 
BOB GATES AND DAISY F. 


After waiting a little over two hours this brace was put 
down to decide the honors of first place. The weather durmg 
lunch had been a trifis more promising, but as soon as a 
start was made the clouds again commenced a downpour 
that continued through the heat. The dogs were cast off in 
an open field across the gully near where we took lunch, and 
worked through the woods below. Near the upper edge of 
the woods a bevy fiushed wild, and settled along the pe 
below us. Daisy got the first point on the scattered birds, 
and Rose put up one that he killed when Daisy broke in, but 
stopped to order and then retrieved the bird. Meantime 
Bob ointed twice in the woods above, but nothing was 
ee He then made a point near the edge that his handler 
thought was to a hare, but_ he went ahead and flushed 
a bird that he killed, and Bob retrieved it, Daisy 
then made a oe to a single that flushed as her handler 

i 


cameup. T ng a few Biepe Daisy again pointed but was 
ordered on away from her bird that flushed as the judge 
came up, Bob then made a nice point but nothing was 


found, and a little further on he again pointed a bird that 
went as Stephenson came up. Both then turned down to a 
brier thicket and pointed at the same time a single that 
Rose flushed almost under Daisy’s nose, A little further on 
Bob made a point that Daisy at once honored, but Bob soon 
went on. Turning up a branch the handlers were ord 

to keep to the right. Rose obeyed instructions but Stephen- 
son waited on his dog and soon after, some distance to the 
rear, he called point and was ordered to flush the bird, which 
he did, and then came across the gully. We failed to learn 
whether the point was allowed or not, nor could we learn 
whether Bob had struck the scent before the order to cross 
the gully was given. If the latter was the case he was 
clearly entitled to the point, but otherwise he could not score. 
Both dogs then cut loose and rangéd so far that handlers, 
judges and reporters, although spreading out and covering 4 
lot of ground, failed to keep track of them, and they 


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were frequently lost, and when again sighted they 
would be half a ener away. _ Both were entirely 
beyond the control of their handlers a large portion 
of the time. They could neither hear the whistle nor see the 
motion of the hand, and appeared to be working their hand- 
lers instead of the handlers working them. Daisy, a long 
distance away, did some beautiful work in a cornfield, where 
a bevy had evidently been feeding. Her persistent efforts to 
find them as she repeatedly cast in different directions were 
worth going a long distance to see, but the birds had proba- 
bly been fiushed, as she failed to find them. Soon after this 
we turned up the slope to the edge of some woods, where Bob 
pointed the remains of a hare that had been eaten by a hawk. 
As the judges came up, a bevy of birds down wind some dis- 
tance away flushed wild and settled in the woods. <A point 
was claimed for Bob, but we were well convinced that he 
knew nothing of the birds till they rose. Daisy had made a 
wide cast along the woods out of sight, but Bob was sent 
directly toward the birds, and soon had a point on a bird 
that his handler flushed and at once ordered Bob on, but as 
Daisy was not near, he was ordered up and asearch was 
made for her. After getting the dogs together, both hand- 
lers got on horses and the chase was resumed. After going 
‘some distance Bob made a false point. Soon after, a 
bevy was flushed by Mr. Ellison, and the dogs were sent 
in their direction, but they failed to strike them and the 
birds were again flushed by the spectators. The dogs were 
again brought round, and this time they went in the right 
direction, and Daisy pointed one that her handler to order 
fiushed. Daisy soon made another point, and as Rose went 
ahead to flush she drew on the track of the running bird, and 
Bob came round and stole the point and Stephenson_put up 
the bird. Daisy when sent on took a few strides and naile 
another one that Rose to order flushed, They were then 
ordered up and the heat was awarded to Bob Gates, and he 
was declared the winner of first prize. Down two hours and 
forty-three minutes. ‘This was a long, tiresome heat, with 
the rain pouring down in torrents most of the time. It was 
our impression all through the heat that Daisy was doing 
the best work, and a careful revise of our notes fails to sat- 
isfy us that she was beaten. This finished the work for the 


day. 
SATURDAY. 
Ties for Second Place. 
NIOBE AND RICHMOND. 


The judges decided that these two were the best of the dogs 
beaten by the winners, and ordered them to run to decide 
which should compete with Daisy F. for second place. On 
Saturday morning the weather was fine and good progress 
was made in the work. The dogs were put down in a corn- 
field and worked through to some sedge, where Richmond, 
ranging wide, made avery handsome point toa large bevy 
and Niobe backed him nicely. Short put up the birds and 
killed one that Richmond retrieved very well. They were 
then ordered up and the heat awarded to Richmond. Down 
eleven minutes. 

Final Tie for Second Place. 


DAISY F, AND RICHMOND. 


This brace was put down in sedge at 8:57 to decide the 
honors of second place. They were nearly equal in speed 
and style, Daisy having the best of it in rangeand judg- 
ment. Afteraturnin the open they were worked toward 
the scattered birds of the last bevy. Both cast wide and dis- 
appeared. and when found Hichmond was pointing and 
Daisy was apparently backing. Short went in to flush but 
failed to find. The birds had probably run, as a few rods 
further on Richmond again pointed but went on and 
soon gave it up. Daisy made a cast down a gully and 
tumed up in sedge and drew to a handsome point on 
abevy. Richmond came up, re fused to back, went on 
and stole the point. Short put up the birds and the 
dogs were sent in their direction. Daisy going down a 
gully whirled on a beautiful point to a single that 
Rose flushed to order, Richmond, behind on the bank 
in some sedge, made a point, and Short, to order, put up the 
bird. Daisy then ran up out of the gully and drew to point 
on bare ground, and Richmond, a hundred yards away 
backed her in fine style. Daisy drew on in the sed e and 
Richmond came up and also pointed and drew on and both 
gaveitup. We then turned back across the gully to some 
sedge, Daisy made a nice point near some pines and Rich- 
mond backed her in his best style. Rose, to order, put wp 
the bird. Richmond soon aiter pinned a single at the edge 
of a ravine that Short put up and missed. We then crossed 
the ravine, where Richmond made two false points and 
Daisy pointed a hare. ‘They were then ordered up and the 
heat was awarded to Daisy F. and she was declared winner 
of second prize. Down fifty-eight minutes. This was a good 
heat, many of the points and backs being very gamy and 


stylish. i 
Final for Third Place. 
RICHMOND AND LILLIAN. 


The judges decided that Lillian and Dan Gladstone were 
the best two that had been beaten by Daisy F., and they 
were ordered up to decide by running which one should run 
with Richmond for third place. Mr. Bryson announced that 
he and Mr. Short had agreed to divide, one half to go to 
Richmond and the remainder to be divided equally between 
Dan and Lillian, but under the rules that couid not be done 
and the judges were requested to select one of them without 
running, and they decided that Lillian was the best of the 
two. Third prize was then equally divided between Rich- 
mond and Lillian, and the stake was finished. Following is 


the complete 
SUMMARY. 
. First Series. 

Ben Hill beat Beaumont. 

Lillian beat Gladstone’s Boy. 

-Don’s Dot beat Dora. 

Daisy F. beat Pet Gladstone. 

Dan Gladstone beat Lady C. 

Noble C. beat Lufra. 

Sportsman beat Chicaksaw II. 

innie S. beat Bridgeport. 

Richmond beat Jack Cade. 

Bob Gates beat Niobe. 

Gay Gladstone beat Patsey D. 
Second Series. 
‘Lillian beat Ben Hill. 

Daisy F. beat Don’s Dot. 

Dan Gladstone beat Noble C. 

Sportsman beat Minnie §. 

Bob Gates beat Richmond, 

Gay Gladstone a bye. 
A Third Sertes. 

“Lillian beat Gay Gladstone. 

Daisy F. beat Dan Gladstone. 

Bob Gates beat Sportsman. — 

: Pe: ... Fourth Series,. 

Daisy F. beat Lillian. : 

Bob Gates a bye, 

+ » ~ Tie for First Place. - 

Bob Gates beat Daisy F. and won first prize. 

€ ati Ties for Second Place. 

Richmond beat Noble. east tt 

_ Final Tie for Second Place. — 

Daisy F. beat Richmond and won second prize, 

_ s Final Tie for Third Place. — 

Richmond and Lillian divide third prize, a 


—Dogs: ist and 2d, J. H. Thayer’s Duncan and 


THE DERBY. 


On Saturday at 10:11 after the finish of the All-Aged Stake 
the Derby was besun. There were 69 nominations, 25 of them 
filling—all English setters. They were drawn to run as fol- 
lows: 

Ben Hur against Little Nell. 

Cassio against Goldstone. 

Dante against Nat Goodwin. 

Katrina against Jean Val Jean. 

Ruby D. against Talleyrand. — 

Wanda against Hustling Hannah. 

Gladstone’s Girl against.Chance, 

Rubicon against Dan J. 

Keystone against Roi B, 

Dee against Boon Roy. 

Allie James against Like Roy. 

Dolly against Bob H, 

Cliff Gladstone a bye. F 

Nearly all the work was of a superior character, many of 
the dogs making very brilliant runs, Seven heats were run 
as follows: 

Little Nell beat Ben Hur. 

Cassio beat Gladstone. 

Nat Goodwin beat Dante. 

Ruby D. beat Talleyrand. 

Hustling Hannah beat Wanda. 

Chance beat Gladstone’s Girl. 

Keystone beat Roi B. 

Katrina was in season and Jean Val Jean will run with 
Cliff Gladstone. The judges are Dr. Rawlings Young, of 
Corinth, Miss.; Major . H. Key, of Florence, Ala., and 
Mr. H. W. Fuller, of Louisvilie, Ky. ~ 


[Special to Forest and Stream.] 

GRAND JUNCTION, Dec. 21,—The weather to-day has been 
delightful. Birds have not been found plentiful. On Satur- 
day Jean Val Jean was awarded the heat against Katrina. 
To-day Rubicon Jean beat Dan J. Bun Roy beat Dee. Allie 
James beat Luke Roy. Bob H. beat Dolly Cliff. Gladstone, 
a bye. In the second series Little Nell beat Cliff Gladstone. 
Cassio beat Ruby D. Nat Goodwin beat Hustling Hannah; 
ae hs heat between Jean Val Jean and Rubicon was un- 

nished. 


[Special to Foresi aud Stream.] 

GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn., Dec. 21.—The weather has been 
good to-day. Birds were not tcund very plentiful, but con- 
siderable work was done. In the unfinished heat between 
Jean Val Jean and Rubicon the latter won. Chance beat 
Keystone. Allie James beat Bum Roy, Bob H.abye. In 
the third series Cassio beat Bob H. Nat Goodwin beat Little 
Nell. Rubicon beat Chance. Allie James a bye. In the 
fourth series Cassio beat Allie James. Rubicon beat Nat 
Goodwin. In the final tie Rubicon beat Cassio and won first. 
In the final tie for second Chance beat Cassio and won sec- 
ond, Keystone was selected to run against Cassio for third, 
but it was so late that the heat was postponed until to-mor- 
row. Some of the heats were very unsatisfactory, being de- 
cided before much work was done. This was decidedly the 
ease in the final for first place, as but little work was done, 
Cassio haying the best of it. The trials will finish to-mor- 
row if it does not rain. 


{Special to Forest and Stream.] 
GRAND JUNOTION, Tenn,, Dec. 22.—In the Derby Cassio and 
Keystone divided third. The Champion Stake was declared 
off owing to the impossibility of securing a third judge. 


WINSTED DOG SHOW. 


r PSs second annual dog show held at Winsted, Conn., in 
connection with the Western Connecticut Poultry 
Association, took place on Dec. 15, 16,17, The show was 
under the management of Mr. F. D. Hallett, who made a 
most efficient secretary and superintendent, and saw to the 
care of the dogs as well as providing a very neat catalogue. 
The entries numbered 105, and the average quality was a de- 
cided improvement on that of the show of last year. Mas- 
tiffs began the catalogue, and in the absence of [ford Cau- 
tion, first went to Don II., who occupied the same position 
last year, Bessie, a graduate from last year’s puppy class, 
was second in this class. The puppies were all of one litter 
and the property of Messrs. Coffin, Zimmer & Co. St. Ber- 
nards were poorly represented, Lodi being the only one en- 
tered. The winning Newfoundland is pretty good in coat 
but weak in head. He won easily. The deerhounds are all 
well known. Captain Fred had not a great deal in hand in 
beating Fritz from the Maple Kennels. They were looking 
well. Model Doodle got a double first in the bitch and 
uppy classes, The setters were not strong classes, the 
est department, strange to say, being in the black and tans, 
the winners being the well-known Royal Duke and a new 
bitch to the show bench named Roda. Sheis likely to be heard 
of again. The spaniels were good classes, Newton Abbott, 
muchimproved and well shown, wasin the large class. Helen 
won the small championship without opposition and Doc 
not arriving in time for the judging let Nig in for first in 
the black dog class and special for best cocker. A youngster 
named Roxy, by Black Pete,was first in both bitch and puppy 
classes. Sheis good in head and coat and will be the right 
size. The only new one of consequence in fox-terriers was a 
good puppy named Mt. Toby Mixture, a son of Mixture, as 
his name suggests. This is a very promising puppy, a trifle 
heavy in ears, but just about the best of his sire’s get that 
we have yet seen. Nullamore won in collie dogs from the 
very moderate Rex, but was beaten for the special by Glen- 
livat, whois a puppy of great promise. His dam, Mavis, 
beat Spoiled Miss for first prize in the bitch class. All four 
of these winners were out of coat. Robinson Crusoe won the 
champion prize in bulldogs, but his kennel companion, Hill- 
side, was put behind Caliban in the dog class on the score of 
condition. Josephine was alone in the bitch class and was 
looking well. The bull-terrier championship was taken by 
Count, who never looked better. The Baron beat a new im- 
portation, Silver, in the dog class. Rock won in the any- 
other-bred terriers. He is a Bedlington of more than aver- 
age quality. The pugs were not a very first-class lot. Young 
Toby was shown much too fat, while Thunder could have 
done with some more. Mr. W. Tallman judged setters and 
pointers and Mr, Jas. Watson the remainder of the clasess, 
AWARDS. i 
MASTIFFS.—Dogs: 1st, D. Strong’s Don II.; 2d, G. L. Foskett & 
Co,’s Bessie. Puppies: 1st, 2d and 8d, Coffin, Zimmer & Co.’s Leon 
Iil., Guardian and Boss Jr. 
to BERNARDS.—Smoory Coatrep—Ist, Chequasset Kennels 
odl. ’ 
eo DS.—1st, E. D. Holt’s Prince; 2d, D. E. Barber’s 
zar. 


DEERHOUNDS.—CaAmpron—John HF. Tha re Bran. 
ora. 
GREYHOUNDS,—1st, J. H. Seeley’s Flash. : 
POINTERS.—Doos: Ist, A. Collins’s Captain Fred; 2d, Maple 

Kennels’ Fritz: 3d, J. W. Tantrum’s Don. | Bitches: 1st, Dr. W. F. 

Spring’s Model Doodle; 2d, Maple Kennels’ Bird. Puppies; 1st and 

sd, Dr. W. F. Spring’s Model Doodie and Capt. Bowariues 2d,V. A. 

Blakeslee’s Duke. = = «. ~ 5 
ENGLISH SETTERS.—Dogs: Ist, E, E. Sackett’s Dell; 2d, J. L. 

Dean's Nick; 3d, L. M. Camp’s Don. Bitches: 1st, ais : Pierre's 

Flora. Puppies: Ist, A. J. Lee’s Don Belton; 2d, J. W. Tantrum’s 

Dave Bondhu; 3d, F. F. Slade's Frank, High com., W. W. Buck- 

ingham's Nina. : 

BLACK AND TAN SETTERS.—Cuampron—B. Maher’s Royal 

Duke. Dogs: Prizes withheld. Bitches: lst, O. McArdle’s Roda; 

2d, B. F. Lewis’s Rose; 3d, C, A, Ives’s Fannie, 


OPEN 


IRISH SHTTERS.—Dogs: 1st, I. Ferguson’s McDuff; 2d, P, C. 
Laselle’s Grouse. Bitches: ist, I. Ferguson’s Adaline; nd, with- 
held; 8d, D. Maxwell's Press. a Daa Ist, L. & J. Backer’s Drish 
Laddie: 2d, R. H. Burr's Don II1,; 3d, I. Ferguson’s Adaline. 

SPANIBLS.—Firup Spanrecs—ist, A. C. Wilmerding’s Newton 
Abbott; 2d, A. C. Brown’s Donuil Dhu, Very high com., W. A. 
Partridge’s Rob,- CockmR SPANIELS—CHAMPION—W. A. Part- 
ridge's Helen.—OPpnn—Dogs: 1st, Mansfield and Hinckery’s Nig. 
Bitches; Ist and 24,8. R, Hemingway’s Roxy and Miss Nance,— 
OTHER THAN BLACK—Ist, J. Mansfield’s Floss; 2d, A. Seriyener’s 
poor Puppies: ist, 8. R. Hemingway's Roxy; 2d, EH. Lustig’s 

ajor. 

FOX-TERRIERS.—CHAMPION—J, E. Thayer’s Belgrave Prim- 
rose.—OPpEn—Dogs; Ist, W. T. McAlee’s General Grant, 2d, J. E. 
Thayer’s Raby Jack. Very high com., J. E, Thayer’s Raby Tyrant 
., ©. I. Bailey’s Mt. Toby Mixture. Com., C. I. Bailey’s Miss 
Slick. Puppies: Ist, C. I. Bailey’s Mt. Toby Mixture; equal 2d, J. 
E. Thayer’s Meersbrook Nan and G. B. Inches’s Muddler, 

COLLIHS.— Dogs: Ist, Chestnut Hill Kennels’ Nullamore; 2d, W. 
J. Martin’s. Rex. Bitches: ist, A. R. Kyle’s Mavis; 2d, Chestnu 
Hill Kennels’ Spoiled Miss. Puppies: Ist, A. R. Kyle’s Glenlivat. 

BULLDOGS.—CuAmpron—J, HE. Thayer’s Robinson Crusoe— 
Ormn—Ist, E. S. Porter’s Caliban; 2d, J. E. Thayer's Hillside. 
High com., C. D, Cugle’s Tosteg. Bitches: Ist, J. HE. Thayer’s 
Josephine, 

BULL-TERRIERS.—CuHampron—i. F. Dole’s Count.—OrEn— 
Dogs: 1st, W. W. Silvey’s The Baron; 2d, F. EF. Dole’s_ Silver. 
Biiches: 2d, G. H. Dawson’s The Duchess. Puppies: 2d, G. H. Daw- 
s0n’s The Duchess. High com., J.B, Maddrake’s Blanche. 

TERRIERS NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED.—Ist, W. W- 
Silvey’s Rocks (Bedlington): 2d, H. P, Wetmore’s Muff (Scotch)- 

PUGS.—CHAMPION—Chequassset Kennels’ Young Toby. OPEN 
—Dogs: 1st, Mrs. H. C. Burdick’s Cricket; 2d, Clieequasset Ken- 
nels’ Thunder. Bitches: J. H. Seeley’s Susie. 

ITALIAN GREY HOUNDS,—Ist, E, S. Andrews’s Fly. 

SPECIALS, 

Best sporting dog, Royal Duke; Enelish setter dog, Don Belton; 
English setter bitch, Flora; Irish setter dog, McDulf; Irish setter 
bitch, Adaline; Irish setier puppy, Irish Laddie; black and tan 
setter, Royal Duke; pointer dog, Captain Fred; pointer_puppy, 
Model Doodle; pointer bitch, Model Doodle; mastiif dog, Don IL.; 
mastiff bitch, Bessie; greyhound, Flash; Newfoundland, Prince; 
St. Bernard, Lodi; deerhound, Bran; cocker spanicl, Nig; bulldog, 
Robinson Crusee; bull-terrier, Count; collie, Glenlivat; fox-terrier, 
Belgrave Primrose; pug, Young Toby. 


THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB announces through 
a committee that it proposes to undertake the publication 
ofa stud book. We are given to understand that the promo- 
ter of an abortive attempt to publish an “‘official’’ book has 
bequeathed the good will of that unfortunate burden to the 
club, and now the old experiment is to be tried once more 
and by new hands. Unhappily past experience has not been 
of a nature to warrant the public in indulging any anticipa- 
tion that this attempt will result less disastrously than 
former ones. It were much to be wished, moreover, that by 
its actions in far less important matters, the A. K. C. had 
given ground for confidence that it possesses qualifications 
essential to the performance of a task of such exacting nature 
and magnitude as the publication of a stud book. 


NEW JERSEY SHOW,—Jersey City, N. J.—Hditor For- 
est and Stream: The New Jersey Kennel Club claim March 
22, 23, 24 and 25, 1887, for their spring bench show.—C. P. 
PESHALL, Pres. N. J. K. C. 


THE ROSECROFT SALE.—We direct attention to the 
sale of the Rosecrott Kennels advertised in another column. 
This offers an excellent opportunity for securing fine stock. 


Rifle and Crap Sheating. 


Addresss all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


RANGE AND GALLERY. 


BOSTON, Dec, 18.—A large number of riflemen assembled at the 
range at Walnut Hill to-day. The light was very poor, and the 
fog which set in closed the shooting at an early hour. 

Decimal Off-Hand Match. 


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ST. LOUIS, Dec. 15.—The second weekly shoot of the St. Louis 
Pistol Club took place at the Laclede gallery this evening, and was 
very close and exciting throughout, finally ending in a tie between 
Wells and Thurber on a score of 110 out of a possible 120. In the 
shoot-off Wells won the medal by 3 ey 


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LEOMINSTER, Mass., Dec. 17.—At the recent match between 
the Leominster Rifle Club of this town and the Haverhill Rifle 


Haverhill Club. 
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LAWRENCE, Mass., Dec. 18.—The regular weekly shoot of the 
Lawrence Rifle Club was held in Riverside Grove to-day, when 
the following scores were made. Thefeature of the day’s work 
was the fine performance of Mr. E. F. Richardson, who made.28 
bullseyes out of 80 shots fired, 25 of which were consecutive. The 
leading score, See equalto the best on record. The conditions 


were 10 shots, 200yds., off-hand, standard American target. The 
scores follow: 
PPM GRICHATAsONs 2: sede ste. oe eel. 10 91010 810 91010 9% 
CANT LEWES ce ais eae te cane meg emer ues 7 8 810 9 9 71010 8—86 
ETDs, eet Ree Lee es. eb aly es 8 7 9 6 10—82 
C PrOSt.cecneyerre ese ccece vec: epeneee 66 8 5—T4 
DP Norris 6-7 7 T—%3 
lark,... 6 9 6 5—69 
A Lowe.... sack 5 6 5 10—67 
ARTES 2 hte Cs eqlie aes ilae nan Hee Ane 5 610 3—57 
RIFLE NOTES.—The entry of a team from the Massachusetts 
Rifle Association has been recordedin the Bullard s Com- 


any’s team matches. The match be shot in the middle of 

anuary, 1887....The Massachusetts Rifle Association will hold its 
annual meeting and dinner at the Revere House, Boston, on Tues- 
day, Jan. 11, 1887.,.. France, Austria, Germany and Italy have each 
adopted repeating rifles, ; f 


434 


CLOSE GALLERY WORK.—The close of the third week of | 
the December prize shooting shows wonderful skill in the con-) 
testants, The scores made are the best on record, and are worthy | 
ai special comment. The targets are on exhibition at the gallery. 
Below are the summaries in the various matches: 

Decimal Off-Hand Match, 


ST Sg hi agus see ei feed TT eee ee 94. 98 87 87 85 85 84 84 82 81—862 
G We NatOrys sui ssiesasveten ce ..87 87 87 $7 SE SG 85 84 85 82—B5t 
Wy Pillsbury... ........--.. -.-.. »..96 85 8¢ 84 83 &3 82 81 81 80—S29 
Decimal Rest Match. 
Ker SES TEI ee CUCL ire. cl fhe chelsea OL oleic ice 05 98 97 97 97 96 96 96 96 96—968 
BW W bite ey 99 98 98 97 96 96 96 95 95 95—965 
AGO PE VILL Me ene on Berg ore os os ae ets 95 95 95 9a 95 95 94 94 93 93—D44 
I Missum .96 95 95 94 94 94 93 93 92 91—937 
A GOR Cea eye tite oie thee es oar oe 99 96 95 94 93 93 92 92 91 91—986 
Pistol Match. 

TA IS SIETE tap ee i a Cer 88 83 81 80 78 77 76 15 15 78—T66 
MGT SSee Ml. eee eee oe rey pete ae 5 7S 69 68 66 66 60 59 57 54—G67 
Military Match. 

ATSB Os cra tk mor toh) pep resneiis 46 46 46 45 45 45 45 45 45 45—453 
PIED IES Ween az esa kssitym er penc alse 46 46 46 45 45 44 45 45 45 44—452 
eM Aerie ee Meetrse ees, | eastside 45 45 44 43 43 42 41 41 41 414265 
Amaten?’s Match. 

PPS ee coe oo owt ttl HRS a cay AG 45 44 44 43 48 43 43 42 42—495 


G ® Hilsworth..........82 84-166 H C Knowlton.....,., , 64 74—158 
LONGI GO cy ce ee 60 84—164 W Taylor... .........+5. fi4 §4—128 
GO Goodale...,-....... (6 81—157 DE Warfield.....-..... 60 61—121 
GR Wazrfield....2.--... Tl 77-148 


ZBTTLER RIFLE CLUBW—New York, Dec. 14.—First competi- 
tien for the prizes donated by the club Tuesday; 12 ring target 
possible 126; M. Borrier 117, A Lober j14, L. Flach 113, M. B. Enge 
B. Walther 110, C. W. Karcher 111, G. Zimmerman 113, D, Miller 
105, G. G, Zettler 109, V. Steinback 109, WV. Kieine 107, B. Zettler 107, 
J. Weigler 107, F. Armbrus: 106, G. A. Shurman 103, C. Reitz 102, 
T. C. Noone 99, A. Hunt 99, M. frapp 83, G. W. Conner 83, N. D 
Ward 80,—N. D. WARD, Sec. 


GALLERY SHOOTING.—Headgquarters Hssex Amateur Rifle 
Clud, No, 326 Bank street, Newark, N.J., Dec. 17, 1836.—f#ditor 
Forest and Stream: I hereby accept the challenge of Mr. Dorrler 
to shoot a gallery match for the championship and a prize, pro- 
vided he will agree to shoot one-half of the whole number of shots 
at the Essex gallery of this city. I propose to shoot 500 shots each 
for a prize of $25.—GoprRey SNELLEN. 


THE TRAP, 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blancs 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, dnd furnished gratis to club 
secretaries. Correspondents who favor us with club scores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. 


THE TORONTO TOURNAMENT. 


(Ue Dec, 15.—Mr, ¥YW¥m. McDowall’s shooting tournament 

at Eglinton, which commenced last Wednesday and closed 
fo-day, was an unqualified success from the beginning to the end, 
in spite of a little kicking over the team shoot. The weather was 
periect from first tolast. In the first contest af 15 live pigeons 
for cash prizes aggregating $200, besides consolation prizes, there 
were 55 competitors from all parts of Western Ontario, For the 
shoot at 20 blackbirds there were 27 competitors, and for the team 
contest 6 entries, one team, however, being withdrawn. Messrs, 
Oulcott, T. Loudon and McDowall, of the committee of manage- 
ment, had all the work to do, and did if well. Mr. T. Loudon was 
referee, and Mr. A. Loudon scorer. The bail opened on Wednes- 
day with ihe contest at live pigeons, and resulted in the following 
having a final go in for she prizes: 

Shoot No. 1, at 14 live pigeons.—lst prize $75; 2d, p45; 3d, $30; 4th 
$20; 5th, S15; 6th, $10; 7th, $5. Twenty-six yards rise, WH. & T. groune 
traps, L4oz. shot, entry $5, Toronto Gun Club rales to govern, 55 
competitors: 

Hit Humphreys Hag! 
SPP Eee ha i oe Re Sea ete ste a A 14 


Geo Horerse..... joel. es 
Jd lt} Humphreys 40 


Way Pere sss cu se seez eres steeds hot PMB dag ene full wo ne ava toaok 
SEL ajc od ie es oe ees 13) -PEBUOW Oa aeospocvee tex kcuqeee 
ESTO GU tae Rey be I Megan: Ao bee a6 RTS SORT. py ee testy ee mbes 
IP DYO: (hop. oC. 4 ee pene AZ. WiBALLOLhidentet eee ws de stts 
WS Stroud...... rhe Peek oes 12 


Four shot 11, six 10, five 9 and nine 8, the remainder retiring. 
The shooting off at 5 birds far first resulted in H. R. Humphreys 
grassing 3 and taking the $75, Porsyth only killing? and getting 
$45, .Wayper, Grifith and Smith shared the next three prizes, ag- 
eregating $65, J. R. Humphreys killed 4 out of 5in the shoot off 
Of the ties of 12, and took the sixth prize, while Rogers captured 
the seventh. For the consolation prizes there were 23 contestants 
ut miss and out, Vi. Brown, with 4 to his credit, taking first; J. 
Bell, with 3, second, and G. Carruthers, with 2, third. 

Shoot No. 2, at 10 Canada blackbirds—First prize, 330; second, 
G20; third, $15; fourth, $12; fifth, $10; sixth, $8; seventh, $4; 1Syds. 
rise; birds thrown from five screened traps; 1}40z, shot; entry, $3; 
27 contestants. 


EDO Ld lade lectin otros lS” SE ROSS Sree rr arte dleer ed. - 1 
ALGOMA hil. sa oie: sas tea 19 “G. Carruthers... 1s, sy ee 13 
USS etl ate eee coe liu vele + dae vi J R Humphreys.... 2... -..+:- 13 
THUS Ey eh Fe Bo tek ne Die WebLowilienss.-cehes te. ane ib 
AY: LDS Se at ea a hisoll crepes... aa-|-lon nents 13 
SISO UAH Dba DU CnE ess es pela, UGCOsL DOG Oneae ELL SeteLGn lh <7 cies i 
MiMebowall. 22,05. scabs. es Fy gel DEFER staeur se keene eee 10 


The remainder retired. In shooting off the ties of 19, Wayper 
hit 5and took first. Loudon missed one and took second. W.Stroud 
got third. Of the ties of 15, Felstead captured fourth prize with 4 
ontofs. Quarric fifth with 3, Scott sixth with the same number, 
missing on the second shoot off, and McDowall seventh with 2. 
For the two consolation prizes ) competed at10 birds, Beli took 
first with 6, and Carruthers second also with 6, 

Shoot No. 3, teams of iive, for five diamond medals, 15 birds 
each, from 5 screened traps at 18yds, rise; entry per team, $7.50. 


Team Wo.1, Team No, 2. 
an Ree eg ee ee il OP OU he reel eeecee states 2 
APM: datel arene hee eee pe 9 Wayper.....-+ ee eae ¢ Ald 
TO TESTE Ua ee eee, 8 Grong pee viaakie ke ose 8 
USMROSB.. sats <sdaves (ace l ee 8 GeOTPe McA Lt phate neers 8 
George Rogers... . -.-...: WA4I8 Smyth... ope cee 10—5i 
Team No. 4. Team No, 4, 
J Pouglass art .10 W Felstead........ ate 
PMIVECT, Merete cere be 7 RJ Kidd.. ‘ py} 
J Towson, retired-.,....-..— pty HERS ley kA enema eee Bly, 9 
IV CUTSE 8, fin ts ieberree es — Montgomery,........--.-..- 6 
th Ham PTE Vel csct- lo) oe an UR IMG DIOW SAT Seok wee re een Wee 7465 
Team No, 5 
“NaHS Saye a ae a a 4 eel t a a ee oH 9 
SOs Meee ee fe ee gad Ciedtrce i SEO IL=n es poetic wiie ca eeierts 5-418 
GHIATTIE PL nat cap pts ee 8 


The winning team represented Hamilton, while all the others 
were made up from Toronto. The first team comprised memhers 
of the Toronto Guu Club, and protested that they were not cred- 
ited with three birds, which would have tied their score wit the 
winners. The latter, however, with equal right claimed the more, 
znd as that would still make them the victors, the protest was 
nat considered. 

Ths above ended the tournament proper, but the sweepstakes 
were shot, resulting as follows, on birds for three prizes: 


RV TESS a rantp at ecieide cides meta oe Strond,...... ee feb bt 6 
POGOe “Pee nh tee ce ale cial gns ShivicDowall.- sical ea hee 4 
iL Yay phasis pregame tweet eee eee an bis LOT) CI Rives 0 Sree gd Shoat aye eR ESS 4 
Carnithersis- ity esse eet 
_Yen birds for ihres prizes: 
Wiierpert tae) 2 So ess SIMO UG atte cccr epoca ee 8 
PSIG Wad te honed eels ue atese 9 Browney..-. <=: fh NN A Say re 
Vive birds, one prize, incliding $5 in each, added by J. Oulcott: 
MSGS TANS, Bes ae a uereche Lire Vico walle yee ayes See 4 
Tenn thy abe eRe eS peer a ASM evr oa, waa eels the te er a 
In the shoot-off McDowall and Brown again tied, this time at 3, 


but at the second attempt MeDowall hit 4 to 1 by Brown. 


NEWTOWN, Wy. Y., Dec. 14.—Norih Side Gun Club. L. I., match 
at Gye pigeons, 5 ground traps, handicap, 80yds. boundary, club 


ESR son os cjetete: cares 1111101—6 “Skelton .,..--..,.;.::.. 1000001—2 
PACTHG see eles nt oe MLO —5.» Cras 2S eis oe . 1010011—3 
Winiiolz. - -.- UIT101I—6 ~Merkens,,............. ,0901011—3 
Manning . OL1I—S" Dyen....... 9 eit, ch en Skene 1011100 —4 

uryes.. > BOOLOIO=2° Kroger: ... fob ed 3 —b6 
Ferret....... ervey ALOIMIO—4 ~Bobimcke, 2.02... ccs eeee —5 
Dr. Prangz........ veeny ep ALOTONO—£ 

Ties on 6; Barlow 3, Winholz 8,. Second tie, Barlow 0, Winholz 2. 

Sweepstake, miss and out, 2dyds, rise: Dr. Frang 1-3, Verret 


2, Winholz 0, Merkens 2, Slems 1, Manning 2, Kroger 1, 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Dec, 23, 1886. 


sie het Dec. 18.—The rain to-day did not prevent the mem- 


bers of the Wellington Gun Club from making good scores. The 
Winners were as follows: Six pigeons, Lewis; 6 black rocks, Ward- 
well; 6 blue rocks, Gove; 3 pair 


6 pigeons, Payson an 
ton, 10. 


BROOKLYN, Dec. 15.—The regular monthly shoot of the Coney 
Island Rod and Gun Clnb took place to-day at the half-mile track, 
Parkville, . I. The birds were very slow and hung around the 
traps, which accounts for the high scores being made. Out of 98 
birds shot at 72 were killed, L, Duryea, from the 29yds. mark, 
killed 10 out of 11 and won the first prize. J. Lake, 2lyds., and R. 
Monsees, 27yds., each killed 7 straight and divided the second. H. 
Metaughlin, 27yds., killed 5 out of 7and took third prize. H, P. 
AE ieee took the fourth, killing 7 out of 10. Referee, L. 

. Van Pelt. 


JERSEY CITY HEIGHTS GUN CLUB.—The annual meeting 
for election of officers for ensuing year took place atthe club 
rooms, Reumpler Hotel, on the 14th inst., and resulted as follows; 
President, William Hughes (“Old Reliable No, 1”); Vice-Presi- 
dent, Dr. X. A. Cummins; Secretary and Treasurer, A. Heritage 
(“Old South Paw”) Executive Committee—Chairman, P. Farmer 
Wanser: Dr. J. B. Burdett and Chas. B. Jordon. Official Scorer, 
Geo, B, Eaton. Sweepstake shooting at live birds and a good 
time generally expected at club grounds on Christmas Day, All 
invited.—J ACOBSTAFF. 

ST. LOUIS.—The Western Gun Club are making preparations 
for their annual Christmas shoot, and should the weather prove 
favorable, a general good time is assured. The shoot will be atwo 
days’ affair, beginning on the 25th, at 1 o’clock P. M. Peoria black- 
birds, clay-pigeons and blue rock pigeons will be the targets used, 
and nothing but inclement weather will prevent a big time, The 
shoot will be sweepstakes, open to the world, 


JABAICA, L. L, Dec, 19.—The Washington Gun Club held a 
shoot to-day at Duriler’s Park. Not enough of the members were 
present to make a regular club shoot, but a good match was made 
between J. Feldhaus, F. Munch, J. Newton and_W. Mills, each 
shooting at 20 birds, 2lyds. rise. Keldhaus and Mills tied, each 
killing 14, On the sheot-off Feldhaus killed 5 straight, Mills miss- 
ing his fifth bird. Feldhaus took first and Mills took second 
money. HKeferee and scorer, C. Dellow, 


d Switt; 6 blue rocks, Swift; 10 pigeons, Stan- 


Canoeing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


WIDE AND NARROW CANOES. 


Editor Forest and Strean: 

Mr. Clapham’s letter in your issue of Dec. 16, contains several 
statements which are so positively erroneous as tomake it impossi- 
ble to let them pass uncorrected. I therefore trouble you again 
with the following note; 

Mr. Clapham alinded toarace withthe Guenn. ‘That race, so far 
as can see, has nothing to do with the subject in question. But 
his remark that any defense whatever was made for her, at that 
time or at any other, will not bear investigation. I have been 
particularly careful, even in private, to raise no question as to any 
of the circumstances under which the race was sailed. He, how- 
eyer, was willing at that time to call the race off, on account of 
the manifest disadvantage under which my boat labored, But it 
is hardly fair that he should state his knowledge of those disabili- 
ties to be a protest coming from me, 

In regard to an offer of another race, I shall be very glad to ac- 
commodate him, and will meet him at the FoRESD AND STREAM 
oilice or other suitable place to arrange particulars. 

His stateme>t, too, that one race was open to all the boats at 
the A, C. A. meetis also distorted. There was a race at the last 
meet for boats over the limit prescribed by the Association. For 
that his boat appeared, and, there being no other boats eligible for 
the class, she had no competitor. This in itself only shows that 
canoeists are, as a rule, satisfied with the dimensions laid down 
for them by their Regatta Committees in previous years, and not 
that Mr. Clapham could not have arranged a race with almost any 
of the boats there if he had been auxious for one. 

Mr. Clapham says that Red Jacket was not allowed even to sail 
around the course during the race at Grindstone. That is surely 
an uncalled-for statement, as no boats outside of the contestants 
in a race are evér allowed on a course during the progress of a 
vace in any proverly regulated regatta. 

This whole question should be taken out of the plane of canoeing. 
Mr. Clapham’s boat is not a canoe wherever the Americaiu Canoe 
Association standard is recognized as that governing canoes. 
Boats built outside of it, and which do not come within any defini- 
tion of a canoe haye no sight tothe name. Why they should be 
£0 anxious for it. is beyond me. They are capital single-handed 
cruising or sailing boats. ‘Their likeness to canoes, however, is 
only in a whaleboat stern. Then they have certain advantages 
for comfort in open water which no canoe cau haveorclaim. But 
that they are canoes I deny, and see no reason why canoeists 
should be forced, under pain of Mr. Clapham’s displeasure, to sub- 
stitute them for a type of boat they infinitely prefer. They carry 
two men or more, and it takes a crew of two men to enable them 
to perform at thei best. This crew serves as ballast and an aid 
in handling, and are, no doubt, beth of them comfortable. But 
the boats should neyer be compared with canoes, since they haye 
nothing in common with them, J 

Mr. Clapliam is always courteous, always glad of an opportunity 
for genuine sport, and it is therefore always a pleasure fo meet 
him, on land or on water, but in this instance I think he has let 
enthusiasm for his Chosen type of boat carry him a little further 
than, on consideration, he would eare to go. 

Naw YorE, Dec. 15, W. WauirLocge (“Guenn”). 


Editor Forest and Stream: ; f ' 

In Mr, Thos. Clapham’s letter, prblished jn your last issue, he 
make some statements refiecting of the regatta committee, and as 
chairman of that committee I would like to explain. 

He says, “Red Jacket_was not allowed in the races, and was not 
allowed to sail around the course with the others when racing,” 
ete. 

Eyent No, 17, sailing. unclassified canoes, no limits in ballast or 
tig, 3 miles, was put Upon the programme to proyide a race for 
just such boats as the Red Jacket. It was dropped for want of 
any entry whatever. Mr, Clapham, knowing there was such an 
event, might have made an entry had he desired a race, and I have 
no doubt but he would have found plenty willing to race him. If 
he caine to the starting point looking for a race his letter is the 
first intimation that the regatta committee have had of that fact. 
As for his not being allowed to sail the course with others when 
racing, I have to say that complaint was made to the committee 
by some of the contestants in the early races that the Red Jacket 
interfered with them by taking a windward position ata critical 

oint, consequently we sent a message to Mr. Clapham. requesting 
aati not to go an the course during a race, and I am pleased to say 


he complied with our request. J. B. McMurricH. 


HUMBER CANOEING. 
A RETROSPECE OF THE SEASON OF 1886. 


LAS! that it should be a retrospect, It seems only a few weeks 
since we were hopefully looking forward Lo the opening of the 
season, and a weary waiting too, Year after year, winler seems 
to gain upon summer, and it was well on toward the longest day 
befove we realized that boating was possible. 

The opening of the season found a contingent of the Humber 
Yaw! Club established on Hornsea Mere, a beautiiul sheet of water 
about 20 miles from Hull. <A pretty sight on a fine evening, when 
the little fieet had got afioat. There goes the Cassy, oright with 
new varnish; you can tell her by her beautiful lines an: spotless 
sails, with afunny little tender, the Porriwiggle, a 9ft. center- 
board, dancing attendance, capable, too, of performing won- 
derful feats of turning and twisting. Mr. Holmes also contributes 
apretty miniature coble. The old Agir, too, getting ito years 
now, her erstwhile polish having given place toa sober coat ot 
black with white deck. A fine old boat still, with her new racing 
canvas and trim svars. : 

Several other canoes swell the fleet and when they are all out, 
with white sails standing out against the rich spring greens of the 
surrounding woods, no prettier sight could possibly gladden the 
eyes of a boating man. BS 

But with gait summer a feeling of discontent was creep 
ing over the soul of Atgir, ‘The lake was too small and an ever in- 
creasing lo g was calling her to break her bonds asunder, and 
on the broad bosom of old Humber to taste once more the joys of 
freedom, and where could they be found in greater perfection 
than on that grand hway of commerce wit l 
panorama of nautic te. Nol the Aigir was out of place ami 


igeons, Stanton; 6 blue rocks, : 
Stanton; 6 blue rocks, Sanborn an Stanton; 6 pigeons, Wardwell; ; 


| slow pro, 


surroundings of mere prettiness, and one fine eyening found her 
down on the Hornsea beach, well found, well manned and well 
provisioned and in every way fitted for the yoyage. 

Once started, the adventurer knows that no harbor of refuge is 
to be found until the Humber is reached, a distance of thirty-five 
miles, and the obvious invocation is for an off-shore breeze, 

Very little wind and that dead ahead met the Adgir and the 
coble, which was to accompany her for a mile or two, and very 
ess was made with the assistance of the last of the 
flood, and with many a eeoDd wish the coble turned back for the 

run home, leaving the te and Skipper alone with the shades 
of eveni ¢ falling on sea and cliff. 

Responding to a call for hot coffee. the Skipper sets the Rob Roy 
lamp going, dilating the while on the various merits of the appar- 
atus, Its efficiency, its simplicity, its safety—Bangl The Skipper 
found himself in the attitude described as “catching a crab,” and 
the mate would probably have gone overboard astern but for the 
mizzenmast, and an incipient conflagration was raging in the well. 

Does it always do like that” mildly inquired the Mate. It was 
only the Rob Roy that liad violently exploded, no damage result- 
ing, except to the SPppeEs feelings, as for ten years he had placed 
implicit faith in that identical lamp. 

About this time the flood tide was spent, and with a light head 
wind nothing could be done, so we beached the boat on_a smooth 
stretch of sand where the cliffs receded somewhat. No sooner 
was the canoe drawn up and left high and dry by the tide, tents 
erected over the well and all made snug for the night, than with 
that provoking inconsistency peculiar to the elements, a fair wind 
caused the burgee to flutter and invited us to pursue our journey. 
Too late, for the tide had left us high and dry, and aftera pleasant 
stroll in the cool night air we turned in. 

How snug our little interior looked, with the lamp burning 
brightly, and bedding all nicely arranged for the night, and what 
alow musical murmur the retreating tide sent us to lull us to 
sleep witha]. A last pipe, and a night cap in the shape ofa glass 
of grog, and sleep was sweetly falling on us, when a sudden 
clamor of yoices arose and the tent was rudely shaken, 

As we started gp with much rubbing of sleep-laden eyes, and a 
ape presen{iment of capsizing, sinking, and every possible com- 

ination of nautical disaster, it dawned upon us that we were on 
terra firma, and that our disturbers were a party of belated fisher- 
men. A rugged and bearded face was intruded into the sacred 
interior of our tent, followed by an arm and a hand, the latter 
tendering us a large stone jar of ale, which, to judge by the thick- 
ened utterance of the voices around, had been already extensively 
patronized. Some broad Saxon ensued. The party were just in 
that objectional frame of mind when no amount of snubbing has 
auy effect, and we began to despair of ridding ourselyes of their 
presence, when the Skipper hit upon the happy expedient of ignit- 
ing a coil of magnesium wire, which cast a sudden and Weird glare 
upon the surroundings, wpon which they all decamped uttering 
surprised maledictions, 

Just about 3 o’clock the warning plash of the advancing tide 
caused us to strike camp with considerable expedition, our first 
glances falling upon the midnight disturber of our rest. He still 
clung to the stone jar, empty presumably, at least none was offered 
tous. History states not where he had been all night, and ques- 
tioned as to the whereabouts of his companions, he only estimated 
that they were “over there,” pointing vaguely to the stretch of 
sandy beach. Notsuchabad old boy after all, for he assisted 
efficiently in launching the boat. 

Hurrah! A fine, fair, off-shore wind, and all being made s1ug, 
the Mate took the helm, and the Skipper, roly.ng himself in his 
blanket bag, abandoned himself to a delicious sleep, which later 
on merged into a half-waking doze and a general consciousness of 
weno and easy motion, and a musical murmur of parted 
waters. 

The bright morning sun had mounted the cloudless sky. Main- 
sail, mizzen and spinnaker were straining at their sheets. The 
Mate was sitting at the helm with thai far away look in his eyes 
peculiar to sailors, Simultaneously the Skipper casts off ull 
sloth and awakes to the facts that it was breakias{ time, and that 
life was a blissful thing. 

The Mate’s watch below, and the Skipper sat and_steered, and 
headland after headiand rose out of the blue sea, and gliding past 
afforded a moving panorama of ruddy cliffs and bright green 
sward, and here and there a little cove where the shadows 
lingered and the miniature breakers flashed and sparkled in_the 
sun on stretches of golden sand. No signs of life, save a white 
cottage or coast guard station from time to time, while distant 
spire and church tower told of the sleepy old villages of Holder- 
ness. 


At last the lighthouse of Spurn showed ahead, and as the tide 
had fallen considerably, we ran the boats ashore, as there was no 
getting round the Binks, which barred our ouward way, besides 
which nothing could have been done on the Humber on the ebb. 
A welcome respite too, and we had time to yisit old friends at the 
lighthouse, experiencing the hearty welcome which has so often 
greeted us there. 

Presently two stalwart forms in white flannels and no stockings 
appeared in view from the Humber side, proving to be two mem- 
bers of the Trent Valley Sailing Club, whom the spirit of adven- 
ture had brought down from Nottingham in their centerboard 
sailing boat. Needless to say that the sandhills of Spurn witnessed 
a scene of fraternization, f 

The tide making, we pushed off to attempt the rounding of the 
points, always a dreadful operation. Two reefs were pulled down 
as a glance had shown us that old Father Humber was angry, an 
we made for what looked like a smooth place in the line of break- 
ers on the Binks. Smooth indeed! a millstream is a mild form of 
water power compared with the rush of the flood tide over the 
reef. A warning scrape, a violent surgiug broadside on, a stag- 
gering helpless roll and a rush of water into the well, and it 
dawned upon us that this meant a capsize. To pull up the center- 
board was the work of an instant, and then a frantic shove with 
the boat-hook, which of course broke in two, leaving the Skipper 
helplessly sprawling half on board, half overboard, with a dismal 
feeling coming over him that it was all up. With admirable 
presence of mind, the Mate had somehow, in_spite of unshipped 
rudder, got the canoe before the wind, and, a heaven-sent gust of 
wind intervening, managed to sail her out of danger; whilst. dis- 
appointed, ‘the floods clapped their hands” behind us. “ Well I 
never!” remarked the Skipper, who had by this time managed to 
haul himself on board, and eyeing the shattered remnants of the 
boat-hook; the Mate contenting himself with the remark that ib 
was a close shave, with that familiarity with close shaves begotten 
of years of watery wariderings. ; 

We waited until the flood had made, and rounded the point 
without further adventure. 

The centerbegrd was a long way ahead of us,and we settled 
down to a steauy beat up stream. There was either a tremendous 
sea on, or else the lotus-eating life of Hornsea Mere had demoral- 
ized us. How we pitched and plunged,and how skillfully the 
Mate wheedled her through the worst ot it, until we gained the 
comparatively calm waters of the Stony Creek channel, need not 
here be told. c ; 

Only once the Mate cried out, as a waye like a wall rushed 
toward us, ‘Por Heaven's sake, look out! I cannot get her over 
this onel” “This one” got over.us with a vengeance, coming down 
on the fore deck with a thundering crash, asif to carry everything 
away, and the boat groaned and staggered, and then rose tri- 
umphantly, but there was a big bailing job for the Skipper, which 
kept him well occupied for some time, ; 4 

Having been so long delayed in getting away from Spurn if was 
late on the tide, and when we had Paull almost within reach we 
touched the ground, to our intense disgust. An instant retreat 
was the only possibility, as ten minutes delay would have left us 
high and dry in the middle of the river. It was dusk and blowing 
strong, and it was not a comfortable sensation to race madly 
along with nothing to be seen of the shore but a vague black line 
especially as we had to give it a wide berth, owing to the numerous 
stone groins projecting far into the stream, and which would have 
reduced our boat into its component parts in no fime had we 
struck one of them. Meantime we had the uncomfortable fore- 
boding that we might be swept past Stony Creek, the only possible 
harbor of refuge, and it was only by mere chance that we detected 
the entrance. It has no lights and has a particularly offensive 

roin. The only thing to do was to put her sharp on the wind and 

ead for the creek, and it was asufficiently uncomfortable moment 
when we rounded to, gunwale under, in a breaking sea. 

Oh! the rest and peace of the harbor when gained. Wecould 
langh at the river roaring like some disappointed beasts of pre 
outside. kind farmer living close by bade us welcome, an 
never was sleep better earned or more delicious. The next morning 
saw us beating up the Hull, where we found ourcenterboard friend 
lying in the old harbor. When we saw her boom sticking out over 
the counter and her general up-river scale of rigging, we opined, 
not without reason, that her crew had had a considerable dusting 
the previous day, F 

Being the apy of the yacht regatta, the river was gay with spot- 
less canvas and many colored bunting; and following in the wake 
of the yachts might be seen the canoe and the centerboal 
Beet i Rivals Nitesay heats ve aoe 

nebors being cast at Paull, a pleasant lunch was serve OATK 
the centerboard, and notes Saeaymed as to the tribulations of the 


its ever shitting peprioue day. A genuine Pauliday, the bay flas 


and spar: 
haze oyer the iowelying meadows, 


the sun, and a my 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


the ewelling outlines of hill and wood, and we lazily basked in the 
4 h yard until the white specks in the distance developed into 
the forms of the competing yachts, and warned ts to get up anchor 
for the run home. é, in abe. é . 
__How utterly small a canoe feels as her skipper glances over his 
shoulder and becomes aware of a towering mass of white canyas, 
shapely mainsail and trim cut topsail and enormous spinnaker, 
coning tearing along behind. ‘ r 

Thus swept by the leading yacht, triumphant in her pride and 
beauty, and soon she was well ahead. But what's up? A sudden 
shift of wind, and the noble yacht isdown on her beatn ends, and 
topsail, topmast and flying kites sink in shapeless ruin just in 
time to prevent a capsize. 

Neyer was the yalue of patent reefing gear more apparent, as 
the squall came whistling along and found the gir ready for it 
under snug double-reefed mainsail. _ $a j 

The following yachts were still carrying their spinnakers, which, 
however, were handed in time to save their sticks, 

_lt was pleasant once more to join the home contingent of the H. 

¥.0., which we found established in the old spot in ihe harbor. 
The fieet consisting of Mr, Hamilton’s new boat, as wel] as the 
Tolanihe, Spray and the Bluebottle,and later on a fine sailing 
canoe, huilt by Akester, of Hornsea, for Mr. Jacobs, 167 Ee 

Circumstances not permitting of a lengthened cruise on foreign 
waters, the old Algir drifted downto Paull one fine Saturday 
afternoon, and her owner having intended to stay two or three 
days, eventually stayed for three montis. 

aulll Where’s Paull? I think I hear your readers say. The 
question is excusable. I have heard otherwise well-informed 
people say; Where’s Hull? and it is excusable if some little ignor- 
ance exists as to so unobtrusive a place. It is just the fact that 
Paull is a little-known. sut-of-the-way spot, that constitutes its 
charm. Itis impossible to imagine Paull in any other guise than 
as we now saw it, and it is to be hoped that many years may elapse 
before the miania for progress seizes upon it. sifis now, the 
quiet old spot has & most soothing effect after the noise and bustle 
of Hull,and nothing is pleasanter tian to find one’s self down 
there atter the day’s work, and to set sailand sail pleasantly over 
its broad bay. It is am old-world spot, and were it not for the tide 
of commerce continually rolling past, it might be a bifof the last 
century. The way to it from Hedon lies across rich grass lands, 
Where catile graze contentedly in the shade of the noble elm trees, 
and we catch a glimpse of the Humber and sails of passing ships, 
as we descend the slope into our village. 
We have only one street in our village. No strageling cottages 
are met with on the way. No, the village street just begins and 
ust as uncompromisingly ends. Ovr main street, it must be con- 
essed, is just the least bit commonplace, but to see Paull a-rights 
we musi lie at anchorin the hay and then we observe that the 
houses, which look so demurely on to the street have their pictur- 
esque side. Mote the charming effects of light and shade as the 
afiernoon sun glows on white gable and red roof, gilding the chalk 
embankments and playing at hide and seek with the irregular 
» outline of wharf, jetty and seaweed covered piles, for every man 
is his own engineer and uniformity suifers to the ad vantage of the 
picturesque. 


. Beyond the village we see the Coast Guard station and an old 
lighthouse, long disused, but contributing with its ved tower a 
warm dash of color to the paceure Beyond this the grassy wood- 
clad slopes of high Paull. Those erassy Slopes mark the spot where 
men of war that were launched in the old days of wooden walls, 
days are fast passing into the realm of tradition. To make up we 
have an enterprising resident at the other end of the village who 
has a yard Where worn out shipsare broken up, and many a stout 
old crafthas finished her pilgrimage there, It is a fascinating 
Spot for the small boys of the village, and greatis their joy when 
they can convert the half demolished hull of an old ship into a 
castle to garrison and hold against all and sund ry. 

We have a fort, but_a sleepy obsolete old fort with out-of-date 
guns. The military side of Paull life seldom intrudes itself upon 
us. The fort hides itself behind the woods of high Paull and the 
farrison is composed of long-seryice men aud it is rarely thata 
stray uniform shows itself on our sireet. 

Sometimes indeed, to show that itis not. yet quite extinct, the 
fort wakes into life and then the soul of old Father Humber is 
yexed and his bosom rent by shot and shell and wreaths of blue 
smoke float lazily away over the trees. On these occasions it is 
well for the canoeist to give the fort a wide berth. 

Our Se the Royal Oak, occupies the center of the street, 
and a comfo able, homely spot it is, with a capital hest and host- 
ess, whose one object seems to be to administer to our comforts; 
and a rambling sort of storehouse is attached, a very paradise of 
boating gear, punt guns sails, spars and nets of all kinds. Our 
host is abundantly blessed in the matter of children, and finer 
specimens we need not wish to see. The eldest boy isa freat ally 
of ours, having arrived at an age to go with his father on his 
shrimping expeditions. He is an inveterate fisherman, and is 
always engased in mysterious p¥ivate ventures of his own with 
a view to the capture of fish, but we only enjoy his confidence to a 
limited degree. The other boy—the rest being all girls—the yery 
smallest boy who ever Wore a fisherman’s Jersey, is a regular 
youngsea urchin. He will be on the water, and in it sometimes, 
and it is difficult to resist his entreaties to be taken oui in the 
canoe for an evening sail, however much we may know that he 
has escaped from maternal control. What are the prospects of 
ultimate slaps compared with the joy of the moment? His ¢reat- 
est glory is when he is permitted to go out in the shrimper. and is 
allowed to steer fora few moments, and itis asight to see him 
plant himself squarely on his sturdy little legs and #rapple with 
the huge tiller, : 

Standing on the summit of a gentle rise, our church raises its 
sray old tower above the trees. A pleasant place this old church 
yard to lie and bask in the warm afternoon sun, The trees shut 
out the view of Hull, but between them can be caught the sparkle 
of the river, and its faint murmurs and the whispering voices of 
the trees blend in a sweet and drowsy Jullabay. Nothing breaks 
the view seaward. A sweep of meadow land, bright with summer 
coloring, and beyond that the river widening as it goes. I like it 
best at low tide, when it seems to have sunk to rest, and the un- 
covered sand banks glow golden in the sun, and white sails 
motionless, stand out against the blue hazy distance. It is a 
moment of rest and peace, when for a time the cares of life seem 
as far away as the white sails out seaward. 

The graves all look seaward, too, as though their quiet tenants 
were still looking out for their returning ships. No stately monu- 
ments with ABE ADRGE DENS only the humble grayes o gener- 
ations of simple Paull folk. There lie the men upon whom Hng- 
land could rely, when her fleets swept the ocean. The men who 
sailed those old-fashioned boats, of which a few specimens linger 
in the harbor, mocking with their bluff bows and clumsy counters 
tre graceful clippers of to-day. Yes! Isuppose they, too, in their 
time, looked lovingly on their unwieldly craft and dilated on their 
beauties. One gravestone intrudes itself upon my day dream. It 
records the departure of an old army captain who, “after surviy- 
ing many honorable wounds” and many a hard fought field in 
those old davs when England stood alone against a world in arms, 
came to spend the evening of his life in quiet old Paull. I have 
grown quite accustomed to my old pebrean, his grave stands just 
in my £pecial sunny corner, and | really feel as if | knew hin, and 
lying as Lam in the warm grass on this drowsy summer afternoon, 

teel that it would be quite according to the fitness of things if he 
were to stump up the pathway.on his wooden leg and salute me 
with the courtly grace of a by-gone century, and after tending me 
his silver snuff box proceed to enter into the detailed explanation 
of the complicated strategy of some forgotten campaign. A little 
prolix perhaps he is, and apt to get his contending forces decidedly 
mixedup. Ihave credited him with a wooden leg, I do not know 
why; there is no direct evidence to prove the facts, but without a 
wooden leg and a stiff, tightly tied military queue, 1 shonld not 
know him, and did he appear before me minus such appendages, I 
should regard him as an impostor. 

How did he get to Paull? His yery name is forgotten, but to me 
he is an old friend, aud we have a common vested interest in that 

miet corner of the old church yard. Peace be with his shade. 

le, like many others, did his share in building up out great em- 
pire, for us to value and guard the sacred inheritance, 

I can think of nothing more delizhtful than the fact dawning 
upon the awakening senses that it is Sunday morning. No rush- 
ing off to catch the early train to town. No! A whole day of 
open air, and as [sit at breakfast, fully appreciating the fact that 
I need not hurry over it, I have before me a charming picture. 


of tar and tan conceal their inborn grace and beauty. 

Ali! there is the old gir. George 
brought her round from the creek. f 
couple of his boy companions to accompany him, 


helm, 


what sailing he can with 


rolling on the ripples of the hay. 


the Skifter sand. As every ship making for Hull must 


with awnings spread fore and aft y 
with Scandinavian emigranis to the land of promise. 


smiles, The officers are clustered on the brid 
distinguish their features. The flags are stopped at the masthead 
flag and gloricus red ensign float proudly on the breeze, 
here there passes in review quite a naval procession. 


low tanned sails, 


and a billy-boy or two, 


itis time to be off for a long sail down stream, returning wit 


under way. 


the ereek which once bore the wealth and commerce of the worl 


towers and red roofs of quiet old villages. 


lying dismantled at her 
shrimpers whose history goes back into the night of time. 
The Aigir is got under way, and with the flood tide under her 


if the banks were to giye way. 


that is discharging cargo at one of the wharis, 


nestling at its feet. Atthe head of the creek 
musical murmur, it seems to be entering its protest 
hurry and bustle of this steam-driyen age, and its sails standin 
out white against the blue sky, keep time to the chimes of the ol 


and melodious and in harmony with the quiet of the scene, 
The keelmen, we know them all now, and 


wit. 


ways had played such have with their trade. 


veloped into one of weeks. <A really 
longation, and it was a happy day when my old 
jou of many a jolly cruise, emancipated from hospital wor 


s§ea. 


Skipper never could achisye—to become intimately 


other. 


of the fishermen on the jetty. 


tions he congregates with others of 
gazes solemnly 


Inan deliberately taking a country walk. 


host's shrimper, would be requisitioned, and all traces of her daily 
occupation being done away with, made a first-class yacht. These 
pleasant days finished up with the proyerbial tea and shrimps, 
and eyen (if our friend L., our musical fisherman, could be found 
to play us a waltz on the accordeon) with an impromptu dance in 
Tees uO te ee 4 rk . 
was Dleasant too, when after a long evening sail, and when 
the canoe had been moored in the creek among the’ shrimpers 
lying peacefully at rest, to walk up to the yillage through the 
ripening corn fields, and to join the circle in the ‘kitchen where 
the talk was mostly of fishing and fishing boats, and likewise of 
achts. (What an oracle the Mate was on these occasions! He 
ad an impressive way of jaya down the law on things which he 
understood as well as those he did not.) We are very scientific in 
Paull, and set great store on good lines and fine models. Our 
host is the owner of one of the crack shrimpers, ana had carried 
off two prizes during the season, for we haye our regatta too at 
Paull, and no one need wish io see finer sailing than we saw dis- 
played as the Baronet and the other clippers were skilfully sailed 
round a difficult triangular course. It was marvellous to see 
oné man Manage an eight ton cutter, set and take in spinnakers, 
and manage successfully to sail his craft to victory amid the 
changes and chances of a hard-fought race. On these occasions 
at the courteous invitation of the “influential committee” (see 
peietauGe) we accompanied them round the course in one of 
he largest shrimpers to see fair play- 


framed by the wide open window of my little sitting room. But all things must end, and summer alas is no exception to 
broad expanse of sunlit water, and in the background Hull, Yes, | the rule. The cornfields which we had watched phasive fear 


Hull! certainly, but to-day it is for me but a feature in the land. 
scape. No longer one of ifs commercial slaves, I can look upon it» 
with feelings of unconcern. Only a few miles across the bay, but 
it might _be a few hundred yards for all it has to do with my life 
to-day. How bright and beautiful everything is this morning, as 
I take stock of the immedizte foreground. First our two yachts- 
lying at anchor immediately before me. They too seem to realize 
he fact that itis Sunday and afine day. How brightly the sun 
shines on the well set up ri geing and white gall covers, and 
sparkles on brass work and skylight as they bow languidly to each. 
other on the lazy swell of the tide. They seem to be saying to each 
other, “We are not quite like them, you know,” meaning, of 
course, the rape SA which lie at their moorings around, “Wi - 
gut the dainty fittings and bright bunting of the yachts, the 


ee 


green to gold were now bared of their crops and the harvest 
gathered in, and the evenings rapialy closing in tendered canoe- 
ing im ossible, and one Saturday witnessed the. closing scene. 

For the last time, a fine fieet under the flag of the H. Y. C. casts 
anchor in Paull Bay after a lively beat throngh a typical Humber 
SR. 

Uur homely quarters were the scene of a good spread, in the 
preparation of which our excellent hostess and Aunt Polly had 
surpassed themselves. 

The Skipper presided, supported on the one hand by our Notting- 
ham friend, representing the T. V. 8. C., and who thus fulfilled a 
pledge entered on when we last sailed in company, and on the 
other by the “Mayor of Paull.” You will seek the title vainly in 
apy published lists of mayors, but thus we designated one of our 


shrimpers are in their line as worthy of admiration, No amount 


my host’s eldest boy, has 
He has even permitted a 
: You can see he 
is an incipient yacht skipper (and to be such is the grand ambition 
of all Paull boys) as ho sits in an attitude of command at the 
He is not allowed to hoist the tainsail,so has to make 
the mizzen. Now he is ordering his 
crew to let go the anchor, sails are made up yacht fashion—for the 
agi aspires to be one of the aristocracy—and hesends a string of 
signal flags fluttering to the mast head, and the old Atgir, like the 
others, rejoices in the fact that it is Sunday as she lies gently 


Beyond the anchored craft, afew hundred yards away, Tight in 
the center of the picture can be seen the buoy marking the fell OF 
ass be- 
tween me and that buoy, I am well placed for observing the nau- 
tical panorama. Here comes the Swedish, closely followed by the 
Norwegian mail steamer, How nobly they plough their way along 
and crowded from end to end 
I feel glad 
that their first glimpse of old England finds her wreathed in sunny 
e, we can almost 


and as Paull is passed, burst simultaneously, and house flag, mail 
si si 
) ( Schooners 
beating up stream, sturdy fishing smacks with their red and yel- 
All sorts and conditions of steamers, from the 
great Atlantic lines to the fussy little tugs, and perhaps a four 
masted clipper ship towing up to Hull, with a stray Thames barge 


Bui the tide is turning and the anchored craft are swinging, nee 
the 
evening tide. So if we are lazy, and such is alas too often the 
case, we can sail about in the neighborhood, for in the slack water 
ot Paull hay-we are independent of tide, and need not be faraway 
when # white flag flying at the Royal Oak warns us that dinner is 


It is pleasant sometimes to vary our Humber cruises by a run up 


to Hedon. Our creek holds an important place in the lite of Paull, 
and is but afew minutes walk from the village along the river 
bank, and as we walk along the embankment we notice the Dutch 
like aspect of the country, lying as it does below the level of high 
tide, with rich corn land stretching away in the distance, and here 
and there a farm house embosomied in trees, and gray church 
] e It is a picture full of 
calm aud repose. The passing clouds throw broad stretches of 
shadow over meadow and woodland, the very cattle looking the 
image of contentment, the only moving thing being the sails of a 
keel slowly making its way to Hedon and showing above the banks 
of the creek. The lower parts of the creek is the home of the 
smuller shrimpers, and no prettier sights can be seen than when 
the morning tide has lified them and they are all bobbing about at 
their moorings, and a procession of fisherman make their way 
from the village and push off in various shaky old boats. The red 
Sails are hoisted, and one by one the bonny little cutters steal 
silently ont of the hayen with the cleverest of maneuvers, for the 
entrance is narrow, and out on to the broad Humber for the day's 
work; and the harbor is deserted saye by a stately schooner yacht 
moorings, and a few superannuated 


has a merry time beating up the narrow creek, and her steersman 
looks over the country around and wonders where he would land 


After a couple of miles of twisting and turning, with Hedon 
church now ahead, then to starboard, then to port, he arrives 
eventually at the river head and makes fast to one of the keels 


A charming picture. It might be fresh from the brush of some 
Dutch landscape painter. The creek, with a few river craft bright 
with varuish and paint, and of considerable value in the composi- 
tion. A warehouse or two, old enough to be picturesque, and ris- 
ing above the elm trees in the background, the grand old tower of 
Hedon Church, with delicate tracery of window, pinnacle and but- 
tress looking down protettingly on_ the red roofs of the old town 
: sek a windmill, which 
seems to emphasize the old-world surroundings, and as it emiis a 
against the 


church, They are quaint old hymn tunes, which the chimes, with 
many a pause and start and some little confusion, mark the eve- 
ning hours withal. No brazen-throated bells these, but subdued 


: l ] b ; aye learned to sym- 
pathize with themin their hard struggle for existence in these 
days of depression and low freights, are always glad to welcome 
the dainty little boat with her white sails and fiuttering burgee 
alongside their great bluff Dutch-built craft, and to make the 
Skipper free of their narrow quarter decks and snug little cabins 
courteous invitation to take a cup of tea with the ‘tmissus.” 
It is pleasant thus to while away an hour, as in the quaint incisive 
West Yorkshire dialect, they tell us of the dangers and tribula- 
tions of up-river navigation, and of the good old days before rail- 


What had been intended for a few days stay at Paull had de- 
finé summer tempted its pro- 
mate, the com an 
3 1 in 
London, burst in upon us full of enthusiasm and longing for the 


Now the Mate is possessed of that wonderful gift of instantly 
taking first place in public estimation and it was but a short time 
before he was quite au fait in Paull life. With the women he was 
first favoriie, the children adored him and he managed—what the 

i L ; : acquainted 
with all the complicated family ramifications of Paull society, for 
in Paull] everybody seems to be cousins or aunts or uncles to each 


All too quickly the summer passed away and many a jolly cruige 
we had and many a pleasant evening sail, often joined for a day 
or two by the members of the H.Y.C. with their boats when<cratch 
races would be organized and carried out under the criticising eye 


When a Paull fisherman is not Seva Soe sent in fishing opera- 

: _of the craft on the jetty and 
riyerward or else sit in rows on the banks of the 
creek and criticises the boats. There is no record of a Paull fisher- 


There were occasions when ourfairfriends from Hull would shed 
the lightof their presence upon us and then the Baronet, our 


oldest and most respected inhabitants. The Mate occupied the 
vice chair, suppertee’ by our two yacht captains, brave in blue 
coats and gold buttons, and up and down were scattered various 
Paull fishermen in their Sunday best, and members of the H. ¥. C, 
in their white flannels, ’ : 

There was the member who, meet him where you may, in 
crowded streets or country lane, then and there produces for your 
approval, plans for his next boat, which, like. all “next. boats,” 1s to 
be perfection. Then there was the member, who, under similar 
circumstances, as eponreay (aes trom his pockets, a half 
model of his next boat, Both had now got sympathizing listeners, 
for the Paull fishermen can talk boats until further orders, 

Then there was our legal member, who had just Jet his boat be 
run into and sunk by 4 steamer in order to establish his view of 
the road at sea, and with a claim on the steamer for damage, and 
a claim on himself for salvage, was quite in his element, A 
sprinkling of Paull residents and friends from Hull completed the 
party, which was fully permeated with that mutual sympathy 
ee a bond of union between all wha ‘‘go down to the sea in 
ships. c 

ith the advent of the punch bowl began the eloquence, and it 
was with feelings of sadness that the Captain bid all welcome, 
knowing that this in some sorts was the celebration of the obse- 
quies of another boating season shortly to be laid at rest with the 
golden memories of samany others. Speeches of varied length 
and merit followed. Needless to state that the Mate was happy 
in speaking for the ladies, He had doubtless not forgotten our 
little yachting trips. Then wé had aspeech from our principal 
resident bristling with statistics as to the progress of Panll, an 
predicting a glorious future, and we were informed that building 
operations had attained a magnitude surpassing anything within 
the memory of the oldest inhabitant, for were not four new 
houses actually being built at once! True, they were to replace 
those which had fallen into dilapidation. Then our Nottingham 
visitor expressed himself in a neat. and appropriate speech, bring= 
ing the greetings of the silver reaches of the Trent to the brown 
stretches of the Humber, Our worthy host of the Royal Oak 
alone failed us, obstinately declining to eet on his legs or utter a 
sentiment of any kind, and in spite of loud calls continued te puff 
his long clay with exasperating complacency, 

From eloquence to harmony, and some excellent sea songs were 

iven, not by the seafarers present. Sea songs are somewhat of a 
Frade Our experience is that sailors,so far from indulging in 
chronic melody of the rollicking ‘‘yeo- eaye-yo” type, are given to 
singing extremely lugubrious songs, dilating at interminable 
length on some specially dismal subject. ‘Ce 

And so, with this little flicker, the season of 1886 died a natural 
death, and with it were buried many a peaa aes memory, not the 
least pleasant being those in which the tresh breezes and the 
kindly fishermen of Paull play so conspicuous a part. : 

All the Humber boats are laidup now. The old Agir has re- 
turned to Hornsea Mere, where, with the Cassy and afew others, 
she enjoys an hour or two’s sail on some rare, fine Saturday after- 
noon. The winter will proably see several new boats built by 
Akester of Hornsea, and should the Hornsea Mere Company con- 
tinue its operations, a considerable impetus will doubtless be 
given to canoe sailing. 

The only cruise of any importance was made by Mr. Holmes on 
the Norfolk Broads, while the Upper Trent and Witham were 
Visited by the Spray and the Bluebottle. 

Mr. Hamilton’s new canoe has stood the test of the season, and 
is a decided success, and Mr. Jacobs’s new boat, though appearing 
ing late on in the season, has won golden opinions. ANGIR. 

KINGSTON UPON Hutt, England, Dec. 1, 1886. 


THE RACH PROGRAMME FOR 1887.—We have received as 
we go to press a proposed programme for the races at the next 
meet, to be submitted to members of the A. C. A, for their sug- 
gestions and criticism before being finally adopted. 


THe TRAVELERS has paid on accident policies alone over $1,700 
a day for every working day of its existence.—4Adv. 


Hachting. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co- 


CRUISE OF THE COOT. 
XXX, 


PON putting my head out of the cabin at 5 A. M., the wind was 
found blowing moderately from N. E., with the sky overcast 
and a heavy bank of threatening clouds rising slowly from the 
sea. The idea of rounding the Long Shoal was not very inviting 
for a storm was brewing. But having passed ten days in Stumpy 
Point Bay, I was impatient and reckless in proportion. The ga ey 
if gale it was to be, would strike in at least from a favorable quar- 
ter, enabling me to run before it and round up to westward of the 
shoal for smooth water. Attera hasty breakfast, the mainsail 
was got on a stretch and with some maisetving the boat cleared aut 
of the harbor. It was not yet blowing hard enough to call for a 
reef, and being anxious to make all speed possible the precaution 
of snugging down was omitted. The Long Shoal makes out six 
miles from the mainland, but has 6ft. of water half way out to the 
screw spile lighthouse, which marks the tail end of the danger. In 
heavy weather the sea breaks clear out and runs with great yelo- 
city, being often steep enough to “pitch Sole a small boat, or to 
roll her over if allowed to broach to. With boom well off to star- 
board the Coot followed the coast down, the wind and sea steadily 
increasing, a fact which remains almost wnobseryed when slippin 
down wind until the time for reefing is past due. Three miles ha 
been made, when suddenly the sky to the southward lightened up. - 
The gray mists and smoke broke away and alurid red, like the 
glare of a distant fire, overspread the vault above. In contrast to 
this the inky blackness of the ugly bank to the northward was 
forcibly reyealed. When clear of the lee made by Stumpy Point 
the wind came down in earnest. The black nimbus clouds climbed 
into the heavens and expanded into great size overhead with ap- 
palling rapidity. With them came tearing blasts and a cold, cut- 
ting rain astern, everything was shut out in darkness and the 
blinding sheets of a terrific downpour, From Croatan Sound the 
galedrovye the water before it in savage-looking billows, from 
which it whipped the scud and sent it flying ahead. To turn the 
Coot for a beat back to Stumpy Point was af once out of question. 
The gale had broken upon us with so little warning and such fury 
that the little light-draft craft could not have been kept at it, but 
would have jumped off into the trough and been overpowered 
by tons of boarding water. Torun her was the only alternative, 
but even that would have steered her into the long lines of foam- 
ing breakers which were already piling in on the sands in the ut- 
most confusion. The sea was rising fast and canvas had to be got 
off at once or it would go out of the bolt ropes. Watching a lull, 
the Coot was turned head up as high as she could be made to look 
fora moment ortwo. I jammed the tiller hard a-lee, but this was 
of no avail, for the yacht soon lost her way, and being of light dis- 
pron fell off and gathered sternboard. All this required a 
ittle time. Meanwhile, she plunged and rolled so viciously that I 
expected the spar would be: whinped out ofthe boat. Fortunately 
it was a fine stick and Tin. diameter. Barrels of water broke 
aboard all round. First the craft dove head into it as though 
bound direct for the bottom, then clearing herself with difficulty, 
she would tumble to windward and pick up six inches in her gang- 
way, and after lifting to the hollow face of the next roller, she 
would be slid along and scoop up another dose on the leeward roll. 
The sea was overwhelming the boat with superimposed weight, 
for the cabin house and cockpit coaming prevented guick escape 
to the load. The water began slopping over into the cockpit, 
buckets full at_every gyration. The boom dove at every plunge, 
flew into the air when released and took charge of things gener- 
ally. Thesail slatted and made a racket like a volley of pistols. 
Things were going rapidly from bad to worse, but I had crawled 
forward and by dint of extraordinary acrobatics held on for dear 
life, casting off the halliards and rousing down the luff half way 
during the instant of poise between each plunge. The boat had 
by this time fallen off into the trough. She gave one terrible roll 
to leeward, burying nearly up to the king plank. For a moment 
she hung as if on her beam ends. The sea rushed into the cockpit 
like a miniature waterfall, I thought she was gone. But the 
waye which had wrought the damage passed from under, and the 
Coot fell to windward with a dul! lurch, which announced her 
halt swamped condition. She steadied for the next sea or two ag 
though exhausted with her wild antics. I worked my way aft 
hastily, broke out a stop from the stern locker, got in the sheet, 
and rousing the slack sail on the boom, tied down the leech, leay- 
ing the bunt of the canyas hanging below the boom like a ham- 
muck, At the same time shoved the tiller hard up with one foot, 
and had the satisfaction to notice a welcome sea cuff the boat's 
head off, bringing the wind nearly quartering, The cat gathered 
steerage as iI paid out sheet, and was once more scudding before 
the gale. Keeping the helm a-weather with my back, some of the 
water taken in was baled out at intervals, 


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4.36 FOREST AND STREAM. 


"2 28, 1886. (r 


in the North are trying to force a free dividend out of the industry 
and foresight of the successful poftion of the communit ad a 
_ From the Bluff round to the mouth of Pamlico River The shore 
ismuch the same thing. Outlying “mashes” with many arms and 
indentations form a series of harbors offering refuge to coastin 
cratt, Back of the marshes there is a belt of wooded land whic. 
hides the agricultural region of the interior. The bottom of the 
sound is rather uneven inshore, with sudden shoaling from 15 %o 
aft,, where sand spits and lumps have formed, Withachart there 
is no difficulty in clearing these hidden dangers, but without one a 
stranger would be apt to come to grief unless he gives the land a 
fair berth. The season was advancing and the Coot met only 
moderate winds while she coasted round, crossed Pamlico and got 
over Brant Island shoal through an inshore slew with 2léft, of 
water, the rest of the long tongue haying less than 2ft, clear outto 
the Brant Light, fifteen miles off shore. The slew is half way 
between Terrapin Island and the mainland, I found just enough 
depth to get over after bum ing several times. When the wind is 
from the N.W.,even the light dratt Coot would have been com- 
pelled to round the Brant screwpilelight, The only incident worth 
recording was the neat way in which the Coot took a dying air into 
Jones River and got ler sail stowed at the moment that a furious 
thunderstorm burst and changed the peaceable scene to one of 
boisterous turmoil with a fearful downpour. In spring Pamlico 
Sound is noted for its thunderstorms and squalls. They threaten 
all day and break in the afternoon with a violence that bodes evil 
to any small cratt caught out, asthe sea makes up in an instant. 
Black and forbidding “thunderheads” hang around the horizon in 
the morning, and later in the day rise and overspread the heavens 
with incredible rapidity. They gather from all quarters and until 
the squall breaks you cannot foretell its ditection. My plan was 
to lower away aud await the onslaught, tying down a close reef in 
the meantime and send for shelter, The regular wind always dies 
anne the advent of the squall, Which leaves you atits 
On 4 fine morning with a stiff breeze from §. W., the Coot began 
the beat up Neuse River, and after a fine day’s work, anchored be- 
hind a. small marshy island near the mouth of Clubfoot Creek- 
There is shoal water about the island and it required some careful 
navigation to get into shelter without grounding. The usual 
Squall was in sight and came down with a vengeance, but from a 
safe anchorage squalls become objects of interest instead of terror. 
Wherever I put in from Stumpy Point to Clubfoot, the constant 
whistling of Bob Whites was heard,from which it may be con- 
cluded that quail are plentiful. Neuse Riyeris quite picturesque 
and a noble sheet of water. The banks are bold and rolling, partly 
wooded and partly cultivated, Sawmills ave located on all the 
tributary creeks and the local world lives and moves largely In 
small craft of all sorts. The thriving and busy city of New Berne, 
forty mules from the mouth, sends down three-masted schooners 
bound to sea through Hatteras Inist, and loca] steamers ply to 
other towns on the sounds and to Norfolk. Flat bottom specimens 
of naval architecture stood hack and forth in shoal water travel- 


in this thing?” “Wouldn’t like to poke out of the creek in the 
likes of her.” And soit went on. Explanationsand wonderment, 
till one canoe was towed off by the other, while one of the men 
remained on board to pilot me up to the bridge of Middleton town 
“to have a good time,” Things were got in shape rapidly and the 
native took the stick. When the old Coot got way on and slipped 
along in the light sir, the worthy pilot was considerably taken 
aback. He found her so handy and smart in comparison with the 
tubs of the town that he became quite enthusiastic and fooled 
round, first trying one thing, then another, tiJl 1 feared we would 
ground again, “Plenty of water here, I suppose?” “Yes, indeed, 
four foot till you get up to the bridge.” The words were hardly ont 
of his mouth when the Coot slowed down, stirred up black mud, 
and caine to astand, “Got a little too close to the point,” com- 
placently remarked the pilot. So we did, for you could reach the 
reeds on the slimy bank, With the oar | started forward to shove 
off, and had justfound a spot hard Saou for a brace when the 
estimable pilot jibed the boom over slam bang and hit mé in the 
small of the back, incidentally also knocking me into the choco- 
late-hued finid of the ereek, where I fetched up knee deep in mud 
as soft as mustard, and spluttered and gasped for breath, for the 
water was fearfully cold, The situation was comical enough—for 
the pilot, He roared with laughter. ‘Forgot all about this funny 
kind of vig. Didn't think the mast was so far forward.’ That 
was all the satisfaction he youchsafed as I clambered in oyer the 
side, minus shoes and hatless, and looking as though dipped into 
brown paint from the waist down. We gotsfioat after a while and 
reached the bridge, upon which the town had assembled to wel- 
come the curious stranger in the curious boat. No doubt I satis- 
fied their liveliest expectations, with limp and muddy clothing 

sloppy stockingsand chattering teeth. But the pilot soon explaine 

the catastrophe to the worthy burghers of Middleton, whereat 
they all expressed their sympathy and formed a procession to 
escort me to “Jim’s fire, a few doors up,” Jim turned out to be 
the very village blacksmith Iwasin seach of. His fire was wel- 
come, and while drying my clothes explained to him about two 
aes knees with which to bring the counter back toits proper posi- 

ion. 

Jim was a colored citizen of pure strain, but a smart and intelli- 
gent disciple of Tubal Cain. He went _ahoard the Coot, put his 
finger alongside of his nose and came back to work, The iron 
knees were speedily wrought out of old scrap and coach bolts 
found to suit, The knees were screwed down to the deck and the 
counter hove in by the coach bolts. Before noon the repairs had 
been efiected in a subtantial way, Jim had 75 cents, his wife had 
my washing, and I had an invitation to a buggy ride ‘round the 
square,” which was to give me an insight into the agricultural 
wealth of Hyde county, In charge of one of Middleton's nabobs, 
we spun oyer miles of excellent country road during the after- 
noon, and brought up at_various great farms which are locally 
known as plantations. Prosperity and wealth could be traced on 
all sides. The fields were truly Western in their extent, fenced in 
and under thorough cultivation, The soil was, in the main, a rich 
black vegetable mould of great depth and apparently inexhaust- 
ible strength. I was told that fine cropsof corn had been raised 
for twenty years in succession off thesame ground without artifi- 
cial fertilizers being cailedin. Cotton and rice were also staples 
but of late varied farm produce and market trucking had receiyec 
more attention, while hogs and cattle throve in a wondrous way, 
particularly the hogs. Not the lean, long-legzed mountain 
“choate,” with their eyes near the center of gravity of hull, fam- 
iliar to the foothill counties of the Blue Ridge, but Westchester 
breeds of respectable pedigree and tremendous displacement. My 
companion urged his trotting mare at a great pace, pointing out 
the local celebrities as we whisked along, till Mattamuskeet Lake 
hoye in sight. Across this big fresh-water pond lies the coun 
seat, Pairtield, said to bea veritable garden spot of verdure, wit 
a great stand of corn and prolific in all that enriches the fortunate 
proprietors of the soiland mounts individual wealth in some cases 
up to a cool hundred thousand. The only drawback to Hyde 
county is the want of a railroad, but being isolated on a peninsula 
there is no through traffic or terminus for an iron road; hence 
transportation remains as it was a_century ago, and limits the 
possible output of the region. The State of North Carolina once 
came to the aid of the county, and sent down a gang of convicts to 
Poe canaltrom Wyesocking Bay into the lake. But the canal 
filled up so quickly with the drainage of the adjacent plantations 
that it has shoaled in places to a few inches and is now closed to 
all but canoe traffic. Along the shores oyster culture has been 
started. The storekeepers, not having heard of the shiftless soph- 
isms of modern socialists, still believe in grasping all the “un- 
éarned increments” which they can steer into their pockets, and 
after planting seed oysters wherever the nature of the bottom per- 
mits, attend to their Se eects business while the young oysters set 
to work to fattenand multiply, their increased market value going 
to the profit account of the thrifty investors, despite the fact that 
the oyster does the work while his owner looks on. This industry is 
still in the stages of experiment, and want of experience will 
cause loss to some individuals; but there is no doubt a great future 
for the oyster in Southern waters. The success of the beds means 
the introduction of canneries and employment of idle farm hands 
between crops, _ J ' 

The Coot remained tied up to the bridge the next day, which I 

ut in séwing up the gashes in the mainsail and reeving off new 
acings. The population of Middleton massed itself on the bridge 
and had a free show. The news of the arrival of a yacht all the 
way from New York had spread like wildfire, and many estimable 
yokels with their families drove into town to attend the circus, 
The oil stoye and a small Waterbury clock took their fancy, I 
think a nautical peddler loaded with a stock of similar articles 
could drive a trade at a 100 per cent., cruising from place to place 
on these Southern sounds after the fishermen have lined their 
pockets with the proceeds of the spring catch, or the farmers haye 
minarketed their cropsintfall. If he happens to be something of a 
photographer or a medicus in addition he will speedily win his 
way into the good graces and pockets of the inhabitants. 

After baying some canned goods from the stores at exorbitant 
prices, and a delicious ham cured by a farmer for private con- 
sumption, the Coot cleared out of Middle River and beat down the 
coast to Wyesockin , across that bay and by Hog Island round 
into Hast Bluff Bay for an anchorage. This was found in a creek 
at the head of the harbor where the hook was let go in 4ft. soft 
bottom. The bay is the last place usually made by small craft 
bound south for Core Sound and Beaufort, but I preferred skirt- 
ing the shore, sailing up Neuse River and trying the 6-mile canal 
into Newport River, s would give a better chance to view the 
country, and beating across Pamlico against the prevailing 
southerly winds and sea was not exactly the Coot’s forte. 

A new icehouse had been erected in Hast Bluff, and a most ex- 
cellent landmark it makes when steering for the Bluff coming 
north across the sound, asl found out on the return yoyage, Long 
before anything like a harbor can be discerned in the unbroken 
wall of trees the house can be geen over the marshes, standing out 
in relief against the sombre background as a splendid mark of 
identification. Two fishermen were husy preparing the house for 
the reception of a load of ice anxiously awaited by schooner from 
New Berne. When the Coot rounded to they felt justified in quit- 
ting and coming off to investigate such a queer apparition, Haying 
got the good fellows in the properframe of mind by an offer of that 
never-failing attraction, Seal of North Carolina—they refused 
rum out right—they were interviewed with the following suc- 
C@BE. 

There is no shad fishing about the Bluff, as the water is too fresh, 
and few herring are catight, because the water is not fresh enongh, 
The herring keep on up the rivers. Pound nets are sei in about 
10ft. of water and the “leaders” run into the shore. The season 
lasts from June to the time when firstice makes. This year the 
catch had been unusually good. One pound net will supply ten 
boxes of fish per week. Once as high as three boxes were taught 
inasingle day. Boxes are 66in. long, cost 76 cents and are nailed 
up on the ground, the material beiiig gotout to shape at mills 
which make it a business, A great variety of fish are taken in the 
nets. Gray and speckled sea trout, sheepshead. porgies, 500 to 600 
mackerela day, drumfish, croakers, 300 to 400 sea catfish, spots, like= 
wise turtles; 700 mackerel in one day broke the record this season, 
Mullet are taken in hanl nets, but will not find their way into the 
pounds, All the catch is kept in artificial inclosures, called ponds, 
awaiting shipment, excepting the mackerel, The latter die in 
ponds and have to be handled and ie) eed at ounce, Wish and 
pulverized ice are packed in layers in the boxes, sent by schooner 


Well nigh used op, Thad to stop for breath and put the boat on 
her right course. She had driven near the breakers, but by keep- 
ing her upa little would pags beyond when she could be sent 
across the shoal and into smoother water. The gale was howling 
its worst and green mountains of wild water were heaping up 
higher and higher. To make certain of a safe crossing the yacht 
had to be sailed well out to the lighthouse, for it was no longer 
possible to distinguish the tail of the shoal, the water being a mass 
of soap suds and curling over in boiling foam all round the hori- 
zon. The rain had ceased, but the drift was spinning so fiercely 
that no difference could be felt. My teeth were chattering with 
the cold and slop after slop found its way down about the neck 
into the innermost recesses of my clothing. The little Coot was 
laboring and wallowing along more dead than aliye. The water 
broke clear over her cabin house and poured out in streams at the 
sides and over the counter, She was practically submerged and 
seldom shook herself clear. The skiff towing astern had butted 
her nose to pieces and filled severaltimes. By steering with my 
body I had hauled her up to the quarter and canted her with the 
painter enough to spill most of the contents, As we approached 
the shoal the sea grew very bad and lhad my doubts about getting 
oyer without being poopeG and sunk. I was deliberating upon an 
improvised sea anchor, by which the boat could be eased over the 
shoal, stern first, without any canvas. It seemed to be the last 
resort. Just then the skiff capsized. I righted her once, but she 
iuimed bottom up again and tacked across the Coot’s wake, fetch- 
ing wp with a fearful tug onthedouble painter, Something had to 
go,and that saon. Save the skiff or saye myself seemed to be the 
question. There came another awiul jerk and another. The 
third wastoo much. The painter parted. Sodid theskiff. The 
upper strake of the yacht’s counter was likewise torn from the 
hoad-ends and opened a gap of half an inch across the ends of the 
deck planking, through which the water freely trickled down be- 
low. I cast one longing glance at the departing skiff and “heaved 
a sigh’ of sorrow.” For six months she had been my constant 
compaion and to shift without such a useful adjunct seemed im- 
possible. She could not be replaced in the South for want of ma- 
terials and mechanics. To turn the Coot up in such weather 
would have been madness. BesidesI could not. Wehad already 
hanled pinto shoal water and with great risk jibed over to port, 
A mass of cross sea struck the Coot's flaring bow, as she fell nose 
fiyst into a hollow, carromed up and flewslap into the sail with a 
dullthud. Llooked up with disgust. The blow burst the sail in 
three places, The gale took hold and ripped up the canyasin long 
gashes. Nothing now remained but to sink the Coot outright, but 
we had luckily forestalled the furious elements, being by this time 
able to haul up for the lee of the shoal. Once across the spit the 
sea smoothed in a few moments, and with the exception of a fur- 
ther dusting, the Coot lugged her ragged canvasin to the beach 
where auchor was let go after a very narrow squeak for the yacht 
and her crew. Never before did a weather shore seem to smile 
such a generous welcome as the gravelly sands stretching east 

trom Long Shoal Point. Danced a jig, lita pipe, started the caf- 
fee and stood out in the breeze to dry, the recipient of numerous 
congratulations from myself to myself, supplemented with a feel- 

ing of relief, afforded by the prevailing quiet after the rude cuffing 
from the tempest and the uncongenial mental strain brought about 
by figuring on probabilities of your own funeral. 

Two hours later affairs wore a brighter look. The forbidding 
clouds had passed away and the horizon had partially cleared, 
The gale had materially subsided and was no more than a close 
reef breeze. I had dried in the wind, enjoyed lunch and a rest, 
after which the third reef was snugged down in good shape and 
the sail stitched up temporarily. The next thing was to seek a 
harbor where permanent repairs could be effected. Kar Creek, 
the nearest settlement, was twelve miles away, and Middleton 
about sixteen. I had been told that the Coot could not get up 
Middle River to the latter town, and the chart showed only Ift, of 
water. So the boat was got under way for Par Creek, but over- 
stood and brought up in more misery to complete the adventures 
of the day. Smooth water and plenty of wind bowled us to the 
westward until abreast of Long Shoal Point and the bay of the 
same name. A sand spit makes out half way across the mouth 
and another runs out to sea from the EE POSNe cape, with most 
water close in shore. The Coot was hauled up round Long Shoal 
Point, picking her way by aid of a sounding pole. The lead, I 
should say, had long ago been abandoned as impracticablein shoal 
water, a light pole being handier and more certain, and in univer- 
sal use among the native boatmen, Crossing the bay, the inshore 
“slew was found, and with a few inches under her keel, the Coot 
got outinto deep water again. The sea was still running high and 
the atmosphere so hazy that little could be made out ahead. The 
shore looked like an unbroken wall of high trees, and no gap into 
Far Creek could be discerned. The yacht followed the gradual 
curvature of the forest growth round to the southward, when sud- 
denly a low black Jine of marshy soil lifted into view, floating, 
apparently, several feet above the sea level owing to astrange 
mirage, Krom my low position in the cockpit nothing like a break 
in the swamp cold be seen, and I kept on in the expectation of 
opening Fair Creek at amy moment. One tall suryeyor’s beacon 
Was passed and a second appeared ahead as if rising straight from 
the water, These beacons are big tripods stiffened with afew 
cross braces, and, as I found out later, were intended to warn 
approaching yessels of the proximity of a low marsh with outlying 
sand shoals, Wrom a distance they appear to rise out of the sea, 
for ouly upon close approach do the marshy peints upon which 
they stand lift into yiew. The second tripod evidently marked a 
sharp turn to the westward in the coast line, which I took to be the 
entrance to Far Creek and boldly steered for the point. When a 
hundred, yards off a long line of breakers burst woon my view. 
This was ominous, but knowing that the water shoaled rapidly 
from 13ft. to 4ft, at the entrance to Far Creek, supposed the 
breakers were produced by the high sea tumbling in upon the flat, 
and gave them no great concern. Upon closing in on them, how- 
eyer, the line of foaming crests was seen to make out a lon 
way off to sea. Then it suddenly dawned upon me that 
had overshot the mouth of Far Creek and was facing the 
breakers of Gibb’s Shoal, I wished to come round and beat 
back up the marsh to the first tripod, which I now understood to 
be on the sourthern extremity of Far Creek harbor. But the sea 
was very high and the wind coming down in hard puffs, The Coot 
was not the boat to make anything good to windward under such 
a crucial test, and rather than drive broadside on Gibb’s Shoal in 
a futile effort to beat_back, I resolved to take my chances upon 
getting over the shoalin safety. The boat was pointed for a 24ft, 
slew close in to the tripod with the expectation that the sea would 
lift herover if she did not stick too fast. In that event—but let 
us wait until it happens. Perhaps it won't. It did not. The 
breakers took the Coot by the hatmches and lifted her over, with 
a little wild. yawing, into almost smooth water beyond. The 
sounding pole gaye 8ft., then within a boat's length 8ft., from 
which I knew the harbor to be Middleton Roads, Atthe worst I 
could ride out the night right there, as Gibb’s Shoal was a break- 
water from the east, and if the wind should haul into the south- 
ward it would be an easy matter to drift back across the shoaland 
make for Far Creek. There was still an hour Bease sun, and a 
better harbor could be sought. The yacht was skirted round the 
semi-circular bight on a hunt for Middle River. That creek was 
discovered and the boat headed under bare poles to save graund- 
ing toohard, Right inthe mouth she commenced to bump, and 
with visions of only 1ft, further up, she was speedly brought to an 
anchor in a very poor berth, For this there was no help, as 
Yerocking or Wyesocking Bay to the southward was beyond reach 
before dark. At every little sea the Coot would come down on her 
keel§with a vigorous protest against such a shabby retreat for the 
night. The spare anchor and all the after pig ballast was carried 
forward on deck. Then followed the 5-gallon water breaker, spare 
gear and heavy stores. This brought her down by the nose to an 
even trim, and with the rudder triced up to the boom the boat 
uboutiioated. In this detestable plight I drew comfort from Seal 
of North Carolina, plug out, and scanned the surrounding country 
through the glasses. From marshes near the mouth the land rose 
dry half a mile up, and above some low bushes, growing in clamps 
appeared a number of shingle roofs and the gaunt arms of sundry 
windmills. A. sociably inclined calf meandered down to gaze upon 
the Coot and break the stillness of the eye with an occasional 
bleat. The foolish shape in which the boat was riding to her gear 
made me feel a touch of kin with the placid young animal, ow 
the night passed, whether the Coot bumped the bottom or not, 
cannot be recorded, for I slept like a log after the toil and excite- 
ment of the long day, 


The sun was streaming in at the cabin windows, all nature had 
been awake for hours, dogs barked in the town, the meadows were 
alive with stock of various kinds, the windmills had set sail and 
were Teyalying at a tireless rate, and two lumbering canoes were 
drifting down the creek in 4 light air, when I turned ont to take a 
jook round and pull in the cable to ascertain whether the Coot 
Was still afloat. * . 

When the canoes hove in sight round a bend there was a sudden 
commotion. Sails cameim and poles were manned, by means of 
which the lumbering craft were soon within hail. ‘Where are 
youfrom?” “When did you getin?” “Right in the shoalest spot 
ofthe river.” Just my luck. “Three foot of water everywhere 
else.” ‘You're on the lumps, as we call them.” ‘Schooner 
pounded her bottom out right there not long ago," ‘Pilot you up? 

lright,” “First-rate blacksmith in the town,” “Come up and 
have a good time,” “Where's your jib?” “New York] What, 


ing for terrapin. Two of them caught sight of the Coot and drew 
as for a turn to windward with tlie cat, but they were hopelessly 
eaten at that game, and ran back to their hunting grounds, 

The following day the yacht was turned up Clubfoot Creek, a 
nice little riyer with the banks well settled and hosts of naked 
little Africans frolicking about in the water. Dive miles up the 
creek narrows and shoals to 3ft. I had been told in Norfolk that 
bft. could be carried through the so-called New Berne and Beau- 
fort Canal, but found that waterway in a state of neglect and 
ruin, It took.8 days to pass through this 6-mile ditch. The Coot 
grounded a dozen times, and after an endless amount of labor, 
depositing ballast and stores upon the soft muddy banks, using a 
fence rail for bridge, the boat was got through, only to land her- 
self on the intricate maze of flats and oyster reefs at the junction 
with Newport River. In the canal I had to wait for a certain. 
state of the tide and a northwest wind to back up the water, other- 
wise it would have been impossible to pass through at all. Two 
other boats kept me company and were in like trouble, so we 
formed a little colony of castaways, helping one another in turn 
and making the most of the ludicrous side of the situation. The 
canal leads into a despicable little tortuous stream through 8 
miles of meadows, but with 6ft. of water, sprinkled with an assort- 
ments of stumps, on which you fetch up without warning. Here 
you meet the ocean tides from Beaufort Inlet, which had the 
advantage that as often as the Coot grounded, she would be helped 
off sooner or later. After 5 days of unromantic hardship, salt 
water was ellicountered once more, and picking up a genius who 
was at the same time town barber, photographer, chemist and 
philosopher, the Coot was piloted into a berth among the many 
islands and oyster reefs back of the good city of Beaufort. 

With the drop of the hook, the ernise of the Coot southward had 
come to an end. 

_ The return yoyage and plans of the Coot will finish up this log 
in another chapter. OG, PL 


PRISCILLA FOR SALE—The attention of all racing yachts- 
men just now is directed to the Clyde and a good many would like 
to tind a convenient knothole in the high board fence behind which, 
it is reported, Mr, Watson will have the Thistle’s keel laid. The 
prospects are fora boat but little over the second class limit, 70ft. 
and the interest for next season promises to center in this size 
tather than in the large yachts, This being the case it will be no 
surprise to know that Com, Canfield has decided to sell the Pris- 
cilla, or that he has now ready two models, one of a smaller yacht 
and both of his own design. Priscilla’s record for the las tivo 
seasons puts her no better than third on the list, but opinions still 
differ as to her rating compared with the Boston boats, and many 
still believe that sheis capable of a greater speed than she has 
yet developed, and that the best has by na means been reached, 
Just now it is little likely that any one will buy a boat of this size 
for aracer, but Priscilla has a value in another way, as she was built 
with the idea of a conversion to other uses, and could be turned 
into a schooner ata comparatively small expense, while in build 
and accommodations she surpasses anything of her class. The 
hull being entirely of iron the internal space is much greater than 
in a wooden boat, while she possesses an immunity from leakage 
which the former cannot claim. Her build and equipment are 
such as to give her a value independent of her place on the recard, 
but it is to be hoped that she will fall into hands that will Keep 
her in the front and will succeed in realizing the brilliant prom- 
ises of speed which she has given on several occasions, 


THE NEW YACHTS.—No news as to the dimensions of the 
Thistle have yet been received in Ameri-a, but rumoris still active 
with new boats. Mr. Burgess has a model ready, made from his 
design by, Mr, Geo, Lawley; and Com, Canfield has a handsome de- 
sign of his own now in the wood, but nothing has been donc yet 
toward building. Nofurther particulars are_known concern 
Thistle except that D. & W. Henderson, of Glasgow, will buil 
her. According to the daily papers Mr. Burgess has received a 
letter in reply to his telegram asking for the waterline length, in 
which Mr. Watson offers to give the latter only on condition that 
Mr. Burgess agrees to build a Reaihe of that length and no other, 


which condition the latter declines to accept, 


BOSTON NOTES.—Lawley & Son have planked up Mr, J. B, 
Meer’s sloop and have nearly finished Mr. itney’s steam launch, 
They will now begin another lawnch 55ft. over all, 48ft. Lb, W. L., 
for Mr, Edward Mowry, of Boston. The catboat for Mr. Chas. 
Welch is now partly planked, The cutter Pilerim has been sold to 
New York yachtsmen, At Hast Boston, Mr, Martin is at work on 
asmall cutter, while Mr, Burgess has designed a small sloop for 
Mr, H. E, Cunningham, At Monument Beach Hanley is buildme 
a 26it. catboat, and Dunn has a 23ft. cat in hand with orders for 
two. 22ft. boats, Wilson is making new sails for Gitana and will 
fit out Rebecca lateron. Violetta, the keel sloop owned by Dr, E, 
B. Hitchcock, of Newton, has been sold to Messrs, Cross, Gill & 
Porter of Boston. 


THE FRENCH YACHT LIST.—Messrs, B, Clere, of Le Yacht, 
and R. Vuillame have compiled the fifth annual “Liste des Yachts 
Frangais, Belges, Espagnols, Ttaliens, Portugais, etc.,” for 1886-87, 
and it has been published in a neat volume of pocket size, The 
list of French yachts contains the names of over 1,009 yachts, 800 
of them beivg above 5 tons, witha gross tonnage of 17,540 tons, 
The matter is very well arranged, and the hook should be very 
useful to foreign yachtsmen. A special list of yachts built in 
France since August, 1884, shows a total of 75 vessels, a very cred—- 
itable fleet, and promising well for Brench yachting, as heretofore 
the yachts were mostly of Hnglish or eyen American build, 


A YACHT ON THE LUNDBERG MODEL,.—It is reported that 
Senator Leland Stanford, of California, has decided to build a 
steam yacht after the peculiar model of Capt, Lundberg, which 
we have prevyionsly described. Her dimensions are not given, but 
her cost is placed at $600,000. 


to Elizabeth City, and thence by rail to market, An 1cehouse is 
built with double walls, 13in, apart, the space being filled in with 
sawdust and the floor covered ft, deep, A house 18ft, square will 
hold 20 tons with very little loss during summer, My informants 
composed a regular business firm and expected to clear a thous- 
and dollars, They said there was a great dealot money in tlie 

round fisheries with a little capital and peed thrift, Itis the 

atter which is lacking alongin the sounds, The “shadders,” for 
example, pursue the mnfrom about Feb.10 ta April 1 and they 
lay on their oars the rest of the year instead of following up their 
seine catch of spring with the pound net allsummer,as a North- 
ern man with aneyeto getting ahead in the world would eer 7 , : 
tainly do, Some of the city men from New Berne and Washing-| THE RADHA LAWSUIT—The suit of Mr. Seymonr against 
ton, however, who have saved their earnings instead of spending ; Mr. Lorillard for dam: arising from the sale of the Radha was. 
them for gin, are coming forward with the funds, while the expert | continued this wee Lorillard testifyimg in his own fs 
fishermen put in their labor and knowledge as an offset. The two] After much contradictory testimony the jury were instructed 
pull together and make a good thing out of it, while the socialists bring in a sealed verdict, 


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TEN-BoRE,—The oil will not injure the gun. 

R. M. E.—Will you please inform me through your paper which 
is the best book on dogs, their food, diseases, etc. Ans. Ashmont’s, 
noted in our book list elsewhere. 

EH. M. N., Huntingdon, Tenn,—The several varieties of decoys 
are kept in stock by most of the dealers in sportsmen’s supplies. 
Send to the nearest house advertised in our columns. 

N.L. G., Ilinois.—Geese are in season in California from No- 
vember through the winter months. There is good shooting in 
the vicinity of San Diego, as well as in the waters in mere north- 
ern parts of thefState. 

T. J. H.—You may overcome the gun-shyness of the dog by 
adopting the plan detailed in Hammond’s book “Training vs, 
Breaking.” The method, which has proved successful, consists in 
gradually accustoming the dog to the sound. 


J. S.—Florida has no game law. The laws allow quail shooting 
in-Georgia to Aprill, Alabama and South Carolina to March 15, 
Téxas March 1, Louisiana Aprill. You can shoot deerin January 
in the Carolinas, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama and Arkansas. 


S. H. E.—1. The period of gestation is nine weeks. 2. The rela- 
tionship would probably haye Toe to do with number of 
whelps ina litter. 3. Temptation (A.K.R, 1590) is by Fogg’s Don 
(Pete—Queen) out of Alden’s Maud §. (Pete, Jr. [by champion 
Pete]—imported Kate). 

SUBSCRIBER, Brooklyn, N. Y.—1. Kindly let me know how and 
what to feed goldfish in aquarium so as _to keep them alive. 2. 
Also a receipt for making mocking bird food that will not sour. 
Ans. 1. You can buy the fish wafer at the bird stores, or can feed 
a little cracker or an occasional worm. Be careful not to feed 
more than they eat or it will foul the water. 2. Prepared mocking 
bird food is sold at the bird stores. 


M., Ottawa.—l. Please let me know if any arrangements have to 
be made with the Customs authorities when exporting or import- 
ing dogs between Canada and the United States. There is, I 
believe, no duty. 2.-Please also tell me ii itis possible to have a 
gun that “dribbles” or “drops” rectified? I have a very fine English 
fun, which, when shooting on the water, drops some of the charge 


before striking the object aimed at. Itstrikes very hard, however, 
and patterns well over 200 at forty paces, Ans. 1. Animals im- 
ported into the United States for breeding purposes are admitted 
free. You will have to make declaration as to purpose of importa- 
tion; this we presume can be arranged by addressing the Customs 
officer at the port of entry. 2. You can vary charge of powder and 
shot; but no gun will send all the shot uniform distance; a gun, of 
course, shoots the same over water and land. 


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tin snipe decoys $1.50 per doz,; by mail $1.75. th 


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Rods, complete with case, brush and swab, 40 cts.; by mail 50 cts. 
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Maynard’s Butterflies, colored plates........ 5 
5 Minot’s Land and Game Birds............... 3 
Native Song Birds..-....,..-..-:+..2.----+..- 
Naturalisi’s Assistant, Kingsley 1 
Naturalists’ Guide, Maynard................. 2 
Practical Taxidermy and Home Decoration, 5 
B Taxidermy Without a Teacher, Manton..... 
Taxidermists’ Manual, Brown...:.... ...... 1 
Taxidermists’ Manual, iilus., Brown........ ; 
Wilson’s Noctes Ambrosians, by Prof. Wil- 
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Adirondack Fishes, Fred Mather............ 25 | Canoe and Camera......-... Sak Soe Sea 1 
American Angler’s Book, Norris........ .... 5 50 | Canoe, Voyage of the Paper, Bishop’s....... 1 
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Angiing Talks, Dawson... .-. 5+. -2es.ssesees se 50 | Cruises in Small Yachts, Speed.............. 2 
Black Bass Fishing, Henshall..............-. 3 00 | Donaldson’s Steam Machinery....,.......... 1 
SHC IGE: PN ORISG on £54 bone slliba tee dures ae 1 75 | Four Months in a Sneakbox, Bishop......... 1 
Fish Hatching and Fish Catching, Roose- Frazar's Practical Boat Sailing....... ..:... 1 
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Fishing Wi¢h the Fly, Orvis-Cheney Collect. 2 50 | Model Yachts, Grosvenor..................... 2 
Fly Wishing and Fly Making for Trout,Keene 1 50 | Paddle and Portage........-.. ..--+-+-.----4. 1 
Fly Fishing in Maine Lakes...........-....+- 1 25 | Practical Boat Building, Neison............. 1 
Fly Rods and Fly Tackle, Wells............. 2 50 } Practical Boat Sailing, Davies............... 2 
Frank Forester’s Fish and Fishing... ...... 2 50 | The America’s Cup, paper 50; cloth.......... 1 
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Fysshe and Mysshynge.........-.---.4 ssseees 1 00 | Yacht Architecture, Dixon Kemp 16 
Fresh and Salt Water Aquarium... .. ...... o0 | Yacht and Boat Sailing, Kemp.... 10 
Modern Practical Angler, a Guide to Fly Yacht Sailor, Vanderbeck......... ~ 
TERTESS Rete fe ns A Se ak OMA a ASE ea 1 50 | Yachts, Small, C, P. Kunhardt...... row elt 
Practical Trout Culture, by Capel. Yachtsman’s Guide, Patterson............... 3 
Prime’s I Go a-Wishing Yachtsman’s Manual and Handy Book, b 
Rod and Line in Colorado Waters 00 CaM UE ty sew ton ula na ed deeeie cic eete Sree ape 
Scientific Angler 50 
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Trolling for Pike, Salmon and Trout........ 50 | Adventures in the Wilderness, Murray..... 1 
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A. O. U. Check List of N. A. Birds..... . 309 | Canoe and Camp Cookery, by ‘‘Seneca”..... 1 
American Bird Mancier................. e 50 | Complete American Trapper, Gibson. . 1 
Antelope and Deer of America, Caton ROO | SELATTUSVEST MIE DITIS os ape ries ce Sree 1 
Baird’s Birds of North America.... . 80 00 | How to Camp Out, Gould,........... 
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Birds and Wild Animals, Wilson............ 1 75 | Hunter and Trapper, Thrasher....--.--+++- 
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Coues’ Check List of North American Birds 300 | Atlas of New Jersey Coast......--...-....+.. 1 
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Guide to the Study of Insects, Packard...., 5 00 | Farrar’s Guide to Moosehead Lake, paper... 
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Guide to Androscoggin Region............... 
Historical and Biographical Atlas of New 

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XLIL The Cutter Rajah. ' 
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A ee GROUSE, RUFFED AND 
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fine setter dogs, Scotch 
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= = bred and for sale by W. 
GIBBONS & CO., West Chester, Chester Co., Pa. 
Send stamp for circular and price list. 


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WARD, 174 Chambers street, New York. 


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original cost. Can be seen at H, C. SQUIRES, 
178 Broadway, New York. sept2,tt 


ANTELOPES FOR SALE at $5 a piece; are 


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in a yard or park. Also Prairie Dogs at $3 a 
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AM#BOUW POLES, —25,000 BAMBOO FISHING 
poles, 12, 13, 14 and 15ft., in bundles of 50, for 
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Iu the Str. 
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DEERHOUNDS. [ENGLISH 


Ilford Cromwell Puppies For Sale 


CHAMPION MASTIFF. 


Fee $50. 


DEBONAIR, 


First prize winner in open mastiff class at 


Waverly, N. J. 
Fee $50. 


Having purchased these dogs, together with 
the champion bitches Lorna Doone and Bal Gal 
from Dr, J, F. Perry (Ashmont), I offer the dogs 
in the stud, and will be able to supply pups from 
the bitches. 

For further information address 


AH. GERALD HULL, 
Saratoga, N. ¥. 


RONG D-Goated deotch Collies 


OR SHEEP DOGS. 


IN THE STUD. 


INStw1llAaAmore, (Litter brother to 
England's champion Dublin Scot). 


Imported BS lUu8Sejachket, a splendid 
specimen of the Blue Mirle. 
Dogs and puppies for sale. 
Apply for particulars to 
CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS, 
oct28,tf P. O, Box 1630, Philadelphia. 


oct28,ti 


SEVERAL CHOICE BRED 


English Mastiff Pups 


Boss in Stud, = Fee $50 
Thyrus in Stud, - Fee $50 

Address J. L. WINCHELL, 
Fair Haven, Vt. 


SGsus Eonahu 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T. Cluo at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 8 
Main street, Charlestown. Mass. 


——————— EE 


Ghe Kennel, 
WANTED. 


Town a magnificent field dog, and am desirous 
of getting one of his progeny. He is a Vhe., and 
sired by old Leicester ex Sanborn’s Nellie. He is 
litter brother to Magnolia. 

Any gentleman having a first-class Llewellin 
or Laverack bitch can have his services, without 
money, on most agreeable conditions. 

decl6,2t Box 21, West Winfield, N. Y. 


One Chance in a Life Time. 


For Sale—My entire kennel of dogs, including 
Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie), 3 yrs. old; Forest 
Dora ae Laverack ex Forest Fly), 4446 yrs.; Fol 
de Rol (Foreman ex Grace B.), 44 yrs.; Fanchette 
(Foreman ex Passion), 9 mos.; Hazel (Ted _Lilew- 
ellin ex Blanche Lewis), 244 yrs.; Passion (Prince 
ex Pebble) 344 yrs., and several fine puppies 
from 6 wks. old to 9 mos., out of the above bitches 
by champion Foreman, Fairy King and Yale 
Belton. First come first served. Send for circu- 
lar containing full descriptions. ROSHCROFT 
KENNELS, Birmingham, Conn. 


OINTER PUPPIES.—TWO FINELY BRED 
litters, orange and white and liver and 
white, blood of Sensation and Beaufort, Prices 
cheap and satisfaction guaranteed. A. C. BURT, 
229 Madison avenue, Albany, N. Y, decl6,8t 


T. PLEASANT GORDON KENNELS.— 
4 For Sale—Thirteen solid black and tan Gor- 
don setter dog puppies, out of Chloe Beaulah and 
Bell Mont, by Argus II. First-class Morrison 
pug puppies out of Judy and Puggings by Dude. 
All prize stock; Prices low; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. C. T. BROWNELL, P. 0. Box 335, New 
Bedford, Mass. 


OR SALE.—A FINE 2 YR. OLD ST. BER- 

nard dog, of good pedigree and build. Price 

pala ed to CHARLES A. SHRINER, Pater 
son. N.d, 


OLLIE PUPS.—SIRE AND DAM IN A.K.R. 
$15 each; red Irish setter dog $15; R. C. W. 
Leghorn and Wyandott chicks, $10 per trio; in- 
cubator, new, cost we for $50. Stamp for par- 
ticulars, D. FOR ES, New Haven, Conn. 1t 


AT THE LONDON FISHERIES EXHIBITION 
ELE: WECM Oils 
Hezagenal Split Bamboo Fishing Rods 


Were awarded Three Silver Medals and the highest special prize—10 Sovereigns. Neted for excel 


ence more than numbers. This is the highest prize awarded to any American for Split Bam 
OLS, 153 Milk Street, Boston, 28s 


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boo Rods 


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BY 
CHAMPION CHIEFTAIN 
OUT OF 


CHAMPION WANDA, 
CHAMPION LORNA ITt., 
HEATHERBELLE, 
COUNTESS ZINA, 
THORA, 
BERGA. 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


OR SALE.—SCOTCH DEERHOUND DOG 

pups, by imported Dunrobin (A.IX.R. 1236) 

out of imported Shelloch (A.K.R, 2214), from the 

deerhound kennels of the Duke of Sutherland, 

panes Castle, Scotland. Address GEORGE 
HEPARD PAGE, 69 Wallst., N.Y. dec9,8t 


OR SALE,--THE LANDSEER KENNEL 
offers choice bred Scotch Deerhound and 
English greyhound puppies, bred only from stock 
of well-known field qualities. These are the 
aristocrats of all dogs. DR. VAN HUMMELL, 
Denver, Colo. 


OR SALE.—ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 


He: HO! HO! HO! HO! DOGS FOR THE 
holidays. Trained fox and rabbit hounds. 
Pointers, setters, spaniels, partridge and squirrel 
eens, dogs. Write for kind and sex wanted. 
C. F. KENT, Monticello, N. Y. dec?,tt 


POINTERS. 


Hight pups by Guess ex Viola. Guess is full 
brother to Mr. Peshall’s Jimmie. Violais by Sen- 
sation out of Guido’s Lilly. $20 each or $35 the 
brace at 8wks. old. Address 
J. H. WINSLOW, 
decl6,2t P. O. Box 1,247, Philadelphia, Pa. 


EXPECT A LITTER OF LLEWELLIN SET- 
ter puppies Dec. 27, by Gun (Gladsome—May 


B.) out of Morning Star (Dashing Dan—Daisy |: 


Starlight). Gun won Ist and Morning Star ist 
and special prize at St. John, N. B., Oct. 22, 1886. 
Orders booked now. _Inclose stamp to CHAS. 
YORK, 9 & 11 Granite Biock, Bangor, Me. 


pups, 8 mos. old, champions Elcho 
Hutchinson’s Bob, Ponto and Venus bloo 
and $15, or brace $20. Write me; eee pedi- 
gree. Address H. A. FLETCHER, 241 Com- 
mercial street, Portland, Me. dec23,t£ 


FEF OR SALE.—ENGLISH GREYHOUND, 
puppies and grown stock, prize winners, 

very cheap tomakeroom, LA FAYETTE GREY- 

HOUND KENNELS, La Fayette, Ind. It 


Mastifi For Sale, 


12 mos. old, kind, 3034in, high, fawn color, 1391bs. 
weight, house broken. Price $100. Wo deviation. 


an SE 
ABBIT DOG, half beagle, half foxhound, 
good looking, sound and kind, and is a first- 
class rabbit dog; will be sold low. ©. H. STORRS, 
Lebanon, N. H. dec?3,1t 


ee EP ET Te a TT TS | 
OR SALE.—RED FOXHOUND BITCH, 6 
yrs. old, trained on foxes. English foxhound 
pups, 8mis.old. L. N. EDWARDS, Denes ae. 
ecz3, 


a ES 
OME FINE IRISH SETTERS AT A LOW 
rice. Champion Glencho pups and others. 

A. W, PEARSALL, Huntington, L, I. dec23,tf 


OR SALE.—THE FINE LLEWELLIN SET- 

ter bitch Lou Gladstone, blue belton in color; 

she is staunch on game, her breeding is simply 

erfect. Also the pure bred Liewellin setter 

biteh puppy Hep Bondhu, 5 mos. 0 d, by Gus 
e 


ulars inquire of A. M. TUCKER, 85 Main street, 
Charlestown, Mass. It 


sign or whistle; 
BE tints same for first-class pedigree St. Bernard 


ave., N. Y. City, and I will show dogs to those who 
mean business. Call right after 9A. M. lt 


CHOICE LITTER OF POINTERS, 8 WKS. 
old, five liver and white dogs, three liver 
and white Eee ae one ee and white ae) 
handsomely and evenly marked, very strong an 
health ; ne champion Fritz (A.K.R. 268) out of 
K 


ies from this union make first-class field dogs. 

on’t hesitate as we never haye been able to 
our orders. Prices, if_taken before 10 wks. old, 
dogs $15, bitches es MAPLE KENNELS, Pat- 
terson, N. Y, (on Harlem R. R,). decz3,2t 


Ghee Kennel, 


MASTIFFS, 


For Sale—Fine litter of pups by the celebrated 


ILFORD CAUTION 


Winner of Ist at each Boston, Hartford and New 
York Fanciers’ shows, 1886. These pups are of 
the new type. 
ILFORD CAUTION is acknowledged to ba 
hes eds headed mastiff in America if not in the 
For price and catalogue apply to 
E. H. MOORE 
Pine Hill Kennel 
Melrose, Mass. 


AM POSITIVELY GOING 
out of the fancy and offer 
my entire kennel of well- 
bred prize-winning English 


Mastiffs for sale. Also 
Brockner & Evans’ port- 
able kennels, traveling 


boxes, wire fencing, ete. 
Address for particulars, 


VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, 
General Wayne, Del. Co., Pa. 


COCKERS. 


Address FLEETFOOT KENNELS 
novls,tf Delhi, Del. Co., N.Y. 


MAX WEN 4% E LZ, 


89 Fourth St., Hoboken, N, d. 


Breeder of Irish Setters 


Under guarantee and life insurance. 
Send for circular. 


Ve-DO-Y QU“ WANT: A:DO.G 2 


4 DOG BUYERS’ CUIDE. 
Colored plates, 100 engravings [j} 
of different breeds, prices they are 
i||worth, and where to bny them 
Mailed for 1 Cents. * 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, {j 
(287 S. Eighth St, Philadelphia, Pa, § 
RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 
TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 
st., Exeter, England, has seyeral grand ones for 
sale, brindles aud fawns, including stud dogs 
proogaiebes and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited. 


Te = eT TN TT 
OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass. sept22,tt 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y. 


Irish and Gordon setters for work as well as show 
decl7.tf 


DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde. Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-termers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs Pras 
French poodles. St. Bernards, mastifis and black 
and tan terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 
constantly on hand. Those desiring to purchase 
will do well to consult me. WM. W. SILVEY, 136 
South Highth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


FOR SALE. 


Pointers, Setters, Collie Shepherd and Beagles. 
Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


FINE COLLIE PUPS FOR SALE. 


NULLAMORE 43; ex EFFIE DEAN 438;8° 


3717 3818 
Both dog and bitch prize winners. The puppies 


are sable and white and very ee vor full 
Seg address JOHN P. GRAY, JR., sims Fa 
tica, N. Y. t 


SON, 33 Maiden Lane, N, Y. 


St. Bernard Pups. 


For Sale—Grand pups by Merchant Prince and 
other noted dogs, rough and smooth-coated; also 
English pug pups from best strains. Prices 
always moderate. Address with stamp ESSEX 
KENNELS, Andover, Mass. - dec9,tf 


The Hospice Kennels. 


st. Bernards. 

Rough and smooth-coated of the finest strains 
On Sale—Imported stock; also two splendid lit- 
ters, one by Hector ex Belline II. (A.K.R. 3053), 
the other by Otho ex Swiss Rhona (A.K.R, 3030), 
Unequalled facilities for the importation of stock 
from Switzerland. Address Arlington, N. J, 


RARE CHANCE.—BROTHER OF NED 
Obo for sale (A.K.R. 1476), black, white frill 


Imost anything and now does some thirteen 
tricks. Address DR. E, S. GAYLORD, New 
Haven, Conn. dec29,. 


nine 
OR SALE.—_MASTIFF DOG BRUNO, PUG 
dog Ruby and beagle do: ee aes 8, 

CG. GRAFF, 4,712 Laurel ave,, Pittsburgh, Pa. 1t 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


i setters thoroughly broken for field 
haar ae use. Betorence given. W. G 
SMITH, del, Md. 4 


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Nos, 39 anp 40 PARK Row. New York Crry. 


CONTENTS. 
EDITORIAL. SEA AND Rives Fiseroa. 
This Won't Do. Numbering Fish Hooks, 
Snap Shots. Rising to a Fly in Alaska. 


Some Plorida Notes. 
FISHCULTURE. 


as eee on the Yellowstone 
Connecticut Shellfish Com- 


ay 
Shepherd F. Knapp. 


THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. mission. 
The Phantom Buck of Baxter | THE IKCENNEL. 
: eak. The National Derby. 
White Goats and Bull Trout. Texas Field Trials. 
An Hast Florida Resort. Kennel Management. 


Kennel Notes. 

RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING, 
Range and Gallery. - 
Christmas Sho oting. 

The Trap, 

Y ACHTING. 

Cruise of the Coot.—xxxr. 
Those Plans of the Thistle. 
The New British Rating. 

A Sharpie on the Gulf Coast. 

CANOEING. 

Canoes ys. Sailing Boats, 
Oakland C. C. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


That Brown Pap. 
NATURAL HISTORY. 
Contiding Chipmunks, 
Hares for Restocking. 
OCAMP-FIRE FLICKERINGS. 
GAME BAG AND GuN. 
Some Unsuccessful Hunts. 
Note Book of a Hunting Par- 


Quai il. 
Yellowstone National Park. 
Game Notes. 

SpA AND RIVER FISHING. 
American Silkworm Gut. 


A REPORT ON THE YELLOWSTONE PARK. 


HE report to the Secretary of the Interior of Captain 

‘Harris, of the First Cavalry, Acting Superintendent 

of the National Park, has recently been published, and 
will be found in another column. 

It is an admirable document and should be carefully 
read by every one interested in our great national pleas- 
ure ground. As we have had occasion before to remark, 
Captain Harris is deeply interested in the Park, and takes 
the same intelligent view of its needs that is held by all 
those who are most familiar with and best qualified to 
speak of it. He understands the importance of having 
trained mountain men in the Government employ to 
watch the trained mountain men and others who are not 
in the Government employ and who are trying to rob the 
Park of some of its most attractive features. He is a 
strict disciplinarian, and we may be sure that he will do 
everything in his power to guard the Park from injury so 
long as he remains in charge. But he understands fully 
the absolute necessity of a civil government in the Park, 
and appreciates, as every one else except Congress seems 
to, the utter absurdity of having a lot of rules and regu- 
lations which there is no machinery nor power to enforce, 

The rules and regulations established by Captain Harris 
and appended to his report show very clearly how accu- 
rate and intelligent an understanding he has of what is 
needed in the guardianship of the Park. And it is most 
unfortunate that, comprehending so well what is re- 
quired, he should lack the tools to carry out his recom- 
mendations. These regulations have not been adopted by 
the Interior Department, but they are very much needed 
and should be made the law of the reservation. 

It is hoped that Congress may pass the Vest bill (S. 
2,486) during the present session. The action of the 
House on the iniquitous railroad bill was such as to afford 
the greatest encouragement to those who watch the 
course of legislation with regard to the National Park. 
There will bo difficulties in the way, of course. The rail- 
road lobby, smarting under their recent defeat, may 
fight any effort for protection of the Park, either out of 
pure malice, or in the hope of making some compromise 
through which they can grasp with their iron tentacles— 
‘ tentacles that never loosen their hold—some portion of this 


NEW YORK, DECEMBER 30, 1886. 


Park which has been dedicated and set aside as a public 
pleasure ground for the American people. Nosuch com- 
promise must be permitted, None is necessary. Sooner 
or later the public will insist that this Park shall be pro- 
tected, shall be governed, shall be improved. Sooner or 
later Congress will be made to understand that this Park 
is for the benefit of the whole people—not for the rich or 


| for the poor, not for the mine owners or the railroad 


owners; not for the people of the East or the people of 
the West, but for all alike. 

Captain Harris’s report is -one of the most important 
documents published about the Park for a long time. He 
looks at the reservation from the standpoint of an old 
army man, and yet he comes to the same conclusion 
which has been reached by every intelligent civilian, 
whether a scientific, professional or business man, who is 
acquainted with the Park and has given the subject any 
thought. We believe that his report will have no little 
influence for good in Congress, 


THIS WONT DO. 


HE unfortunate occurrences at Grand Junction dur- 

ing the last meeting of the National American Field 

Trials Club, call for somewhat more extended comment 
than can. be given them in our news columns. 

Nothing that has been done of late years, we venture to 
say, has been so bad or has had so great a tendency to 
bring field trials into disrepute as the Ben Hill-Lillian 
heat, and we may feel sure that if such occurrences are 
passed over or excused, the interest taken in field trials 
will cease. We have had occasion more than once in the 
past to express our opinion of jockeying at field trials, 
and to point out that these competitions are between dogs 
honestly run, as in an ordinary day’s shooting. If the 
sharp practices, almost inevitable in trials of skill where 
money is involved, are allowed to creep into the contest, 
or if the prejudices or feelings of handlers are to be per- 
mitted to interfere with the legitimate struggle for vic- 
tory between the dogs, we had better at once abandon 
field trials, for when this takes place decent people will at 
once cut loose from them, and they will sink to the lowest 
level of gambling. 

In the case at Grand Junction the facts are as follows: 
The setter dog Ben Hill, owned by Stephenson and han- 
dled by Bevan, was drawn to run against the setter bit¢h 
Lillian, owned by P. H. Bryson, and handled by Stephen- 
son. Stephenson claimed that the dogs ought not to be 
run together under the rule which provides that two dogs 
owned or handled by one person shall not be run together 
if it can be avoided. This claim was at first allowed by 
the judges and Don’s Dot and Ben Hill were put down 
and run for afew minutes, but Mr. Rose, the owner of 
Daisy F., who was drawn to run against Don’s Dot, pro- 
tested against the change, alleging that Ben Hill and Lil- 
lian were not owned or handled bythe same person. Mr, 
Rose’s protest was sustained by the executive committee. 
The brace then down was ordered up, and that evening it 
was decided that Ben Hill and Lillian must run together, 

When the dogs went down, Bevan, who was Stephen- 
son’s handler, by the latter’s order, took Ben Hill away 
where there were no birds, and so handled him that ut 
was impossible for him to win. 

Naturally enough this action on the part of the rons 
lers caused a good deal of talk, but nothing was done 
about the matter until the meeting of the National Hand- 
lers’ Association, held Dec. 18 at Grand Junction. At 
this meeting charges were preferred against Stephenson 
and Bevan for conspiracy to defeat Ben Hill in his heat 
against Lillian. 

In his defense Stephenson made a perfectly frank state- 
ment; saying that he tried to withdraw Ben Hill from the 
race, but that the judges would not permit this; that 
from motives of friendship for Mr. Bryson he tried to de- 
feat his own dog, and that he believed Lillian the better 
of the two animals. He entirely exonerated Bevan, who, 
he said, was acting under orders from himself, and stated 
that at the time he did not think thathe was doing wrong. 
The association declined to inflict a penalty. 

Up tothe time when Ben Hill and Lillian were put 
down Stephenson had acted a straightforward and honor- 
able part. He tried to withdraw his dog, and should 
have been allowed to do so, but the judges would not per- 
mit it. That he acted in good faith is evident, for if he 
had not done so he could easily have “lost” Ben Hill, and 
then Lillian would have won the heat by default. Fail- 
ing to obtain permission to draw his dog, he took the 


; VOL. XXVII.—No. 23. 
Nos, 39 & 40 PARK Row, New Yor&. 


course above detailed and thus exposed himself to the 
severest censure, as well as to any penalties the club may 
choose to inflict. 

Charges were preferred to the National Field Trials 
Club against the ‘‘ pulling of Ben Hill” in his heat with 
Lillian, and these charges were at once laid before the 


executive committee for their action. 


This is so plain a case on the above statement that it 
scarcely seems necessary to characterize it. The pulling 
of a horse in a race under similar circumstances would, 
bring upon the jockey or driver guilty of the act the 
severest penalty which could be inflicted. It seems 
that the motives which actuated Stephenson in his 
action were generous rather than base, but in a matter of 
this kind we have to deal with results, not motives. Ifa 
handler be permitted to jockey from good motives, it will 
be impossible to prevent the same thing being done from 
bad ones, and our field trials must be kept clear of all 
taint of fraud if they are to amount to anything in the 
future. 

We have great confidence that this matter will be prop- 
erly handled by the National Field Trials Club. General 
Shattuc we know to be an honorable man and one who 
would never lend his name to anything that was open to 
suspicion, We look to him to bring the N, F. T, Club out 
of this unpleasant position with a clean record. 


It is noteworthy that this jockeying was practiced 
openly, There was no attempt at concealment; the men 
did not seem to realize that there was anything wrong 
about it. Singularly enough the judges permitted it, 
apparently without a word of remonstrance. They did 
not at once order up the dogs and throw them both out 
of the race, as they ought to have done. They seemed to 
think it was part of the game, This argues on the part 
of the judges, if they were aware of what was taking 
place before their eyes, either a strange moral obliquity 
or else an ignorance of all the rules of justice and fair 
play. In either case they were unfit to be judges. 

More than this, there were some strange judgments 
rendered on the work toward the last of the meeting; 
judgments which were thought by some to have been 
favoritism, but which it is charitable to suppose were 
made by men who did not see the work on which they 
were deciding. Hasty, snap decisions, and short heats in 
which only one dog had. an opportunity to do a bit of 
work, seem to have been the rule at the end of the meet- 
ing. It is hardly neccessary to say that this is all wrong. 

We need for judges at field trials younger men—men 
who can get around more actively, and see all the work 
done as it is done. Had we had such men at the last 
trials at Grand Junction, and at the same time men. of 
sufficient experience to haye rated the work done at. its 
proper value, many of the heats would have been decided 
differently, and different dogs might have won. 


SNAP SHOTS. 


if a deep-sea fishermen frequently complain that their 
favorite pastime does not receive due attention at 
the hands of writers for the FOREST ANDSTREAM. Whose 


fault is it? 


Ohio sportsmen are to meet in convention at Columbus 
Jan. 12, to take measures for securing better game and 
fish laws and better means of enforcing the statutes. In 
one respect the Ohio law is admirable—it is brief and 
comprehensible. The most ignorant market-hunter who 
pots bunched quail in the snow can read it or at least 
understand it when read to him. Whatever changes are 
made in the law, let this simplicity and directness of 
phraseology be preserved. 


The Kvening Post surmises that Mr. Husted is making 
a still-hunt for the speakership of the New York Assem- 
bly. This must be distressing news to that gentleman’s 
Adirondack deer-hunting friends. If the Bald Eagle of 
Westchester cares to keep his standing in the craft he 
should give over the abhorrent tactics of the still-hunter, 
and whoop it up as with a pack of mongrel hounds and a 
club. 


The Essex Club, of Gloucester, Mass., whose side-hunt 
of snow buntings was noticed last week, have appointed 
a committee to determine whether buntings are lawful 
game or not. The law is so plain thatit ought to be com- 


-prehended by any one man allalone by himself without 


the aid of a committee, 


4, 2,2; 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


[Dac. 30, 1886. 


SHEPHERD F: KNAPP. 
Diep Dxc. 25, 1886. 
“Multis ile flebilis oectdit!" 


A® the early worshippers from the Heights of Fort Washington 
were wending their way yester-Christmas Day to the village 
church, expectant again, ere the rising of the sun, of the angelic 

_ anthem which, on the earliest Christmas morning, those who 
‘were keeping watch over their flocks in the field” were first of 
men to hear, “Gloria in Excelsis Deo,’ there passed them a. silent 
and unseen spirit on its return to the God who gaveit. Peace had 
come to a man “of goed will.’ Shepherd F. Knapp, just before the 
opening of this day, had given up the ghost. 

Asthe mournful tidings floated on the air and filled the village 
in which he had long resided, solemn and sad were the greetings 
between neighbors among whom-he had lived for twoscore years 
and more, honored for his public spirit, admired for his generous 
hospitality, and beloved for his goodness and his charity. The 
usual greeting of this, the first of all the Christian holidays, was 
not heard, but instead were bowed heads, deep sighs and low- 
spoken regrets for the friend who had just passed away from them. 

Mr. Knapp was born in Beekman street, New York, in the year 
1832. At that time the stores and residences of business men were 
in close proximity. The house of Mr. Knapp's birth adjoined in 
the rear the store where the firm of Lee & Knapp carried on the 
leather business—then, as now, “the Swamp,” and Gideon Lee— 
erst mayor of New York—was the senior, and Shepherd Knapp, 
the father of the subject of our sketch, the junior partner. 

Atthe beginning of the year of the birth of young Knapp, the 
population of the city was about 220,000, but this number had been 
reduced during the summerin which he was born by some 20,000 
victims of the cholera, which, in that year, for the first time in- 
vaded and swept through the town. 

‘Then Greenwich Village, the southerly lines of which was Chris- 
topher street and the easterly boundary Greenwich lane, now 
Greenwich ayenue, was more distant in space and more than 
trebly distant in time from “the city” than are now the Heights 
of Fort Washington from its extended limit of dense population. 

Mr. Knapp saw and was part, as it were, of the great growth of 
the metropolis; but he grew up with the older ideas, customs and 
habits, now less often seen; respect for elders and superiors, equal- 
ity among his fellows, tempered with manly self-respect and the 
observances of the olden times. These admirable qualities—part 
of his nature—neyer deserted him, but were distinguishing fea- 
tures of his entire life, and won and secured to him the almost 
unexampled popularity which, always and in every sphere, like a 
halo surrounded him. His splendid physique, his strength, his 
health, and his consequent great animal spirits, early developedin 
him a pervading love of the sports of the field and the water. 

When a mere youth he removed with his father to the latter’s 
new residence at Washington Heights; the farm extending from 
the Kingsbridge road tothe Hndson. In those days that teeming 
riyer was the home of the weakfish and the striped bass, and along 
its banks, from Spuyten Duyvil. Creek to Manhattan Cove, 
young “Shep” was known and admired as a devoted and skillful 
fisherman. He was also early attracted to the south side of Long 
Island, and with the companions of his boyhood, Horace Waldo, 
Charles Banks and'George Wilmerding, formed a sportsmanh’s 
club, the shooting and fishing area of which extended from Baby- 
lon ta the grounds and waters now of the South Side Sportsmen’s 
Club. There then stood the hostelry of that good and genial 
sportsman, honored and beloved of the brotherhood of the rod 
and gun, Obe Snedecor. Outof this small beginning came the 
present numerous-membered South Side Sportsmen's Club, of 
which Mr. Knapp was one of the founders. The next will be the 
first opening day for thirty successive years that Mr. Knapp has 
not been the earliest among the early to cast his fly and “kill” his 
complement of trout, the weight of his capture usually standing 
as the head of the scale. - ; 

With the gun Mr. Knapp was equally facile as with the red and 
fiy, and deer, duck and many a Bob White have been the reward 
of his skill, Only last month he was afield behind his well-trained 
dogs on his place near Babylon, where the quail had been numer- 
ous, as usual on Long Island, up tothe opening day. 

The Wawayanda Club, with its commodious club house, on 
“Captres” Island, ““Whig Inlet,” within sight and sound of the 
“many-voiced ocean,’’ owned him as a founder and president. 
Many a summer morning in the years gone by was he there embark- 
ing on one of the club yachts for the fishing grounds in “the old 
South Bay,” where the bluefish school at times and the sea bass 
and blackfish afford enlivening sport and the wary sheepshead 
rewards the patient angler who knows the crounds, the wrecks, 
the sunken logs or the mussel beds where this noble fish finds its 
food and erushes the black and serried masses of crustacea. 

Uther times, ere tke ‘‘morn in russet mantle clad” appeared, 
Mr, Knapp would be upon the sands of ‘Point Democrat” or on 
the shallows or beach of ‘Oak Island’*—‘‘stool”’ out for snipe—and 
returning with abundant reward for loss of sleep and solaced for 
the cramps incident to the{““Down, boys—mark” as a flotk of 
yellowlegs or other big bay birds came sailing against the wind, 
whirling and hovering amid the simulacra, until scattered and 
away with many a frightened yelp and cry before his gun, which 
had played sad havoc among them. Amid such scenes was his 
glory in his leisure hours, and no sportsman ever more keenly en- 
joyed these sports than this prince among them, 

He, however, never permitted these outdoor attractions to 
interfere with the more serious duties of life. He wasa man of 
affairs, to which he gave full attention. These sports afforded 
him recreation and strengthened him for more important matters, 
and promised a long lease of life, cut short, alas! too rudely in its 
prime. “What shadows we are and what shadows we pursue!” 

This sketch is confined to that portion of Mr. Knapp’s’ life 
appropriate to a sportsman’s journal. Other pens will give testi- 
mony of his business life, and other writers depict him as a patron 
—with the Bonners, the Worths and the Vanderbilts—of the turf, 
and tell of his love for man’s noblest friend, the horse. 

This narrative presents Mr. Knapp only to that brotherhood 
who love the pastimes of the open air, the green flelds, the placid 
lakes, the flowing brooks, the pursuit of deer, the shooting of fowl 
and birds, and the killing of fish. In all these—in inspiration, in 
enthusiasm and success—he ranked primus inter pares. 

_ How his stalwart form, his pleasant smile, and his cheery voice 
will be missed along the South Side, oyer among the islands, on 
the waters of the bay, by the moaning sea that breaks on Fire 
Island's sandy shore, at the club, on the river and up the favored 


- brook : 
“Which winds about, and in and ont, 


With here a blossom sailing, 
And here and there a lusty trout,” 


as it goes on forever to meet “the brimming river,” But most ofall 
by you, dear friends, companions from his early days, who 
knew him to the very depths of his noble nature and loved him; the 
least among whom am Iwho lay this humble tribute of friendship 
and affection upon his tomb and pray that his soul may have rest. 
MANHATTANVILEY, Dev, 26, 4, B.D, 


Che Sportsman Courist. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


THE PHANTOM BUCK OF BAXTER PEAK. 
BY E. HOUGH, 


LEAR-shining, yet soft and- gentle, always was the 

sun over the Enchanted Valley. In the spring liquid 
amber of light and warmth; in the summer mellow melted 
gold; in the falla streaming glory of color and content; 
In the winter sweet reproach to any who might fear a 
breath of cold. 
_ say the Enchanted Valley, I do not know how toname 
it better. It is only a few years since I left New Mexico, 
but the life there, the land itself, the old surroundings, 
all have faded and lapsed and merged into a dream whose 
edge I cannot unlap from that of reality. The little val- 
ley at the foot of Baxter Peak is the valley of a vision—a 
brimming cup in the mountain’s hand, shaken full and 
trembling over with golden days and golden dreams. 
Those were boys’ days that were lived there; those were 
boys’ dreams that were dreamed there. I was a boy 
then, And since I feel at least a hundred and seventy- 
five years old to-day, I claim that I had aright to bea 
boy then, and that I have a right now to say that I lived 
in an enchanted valley .I only wishI were the same boy 
and in the same valley to-day. 

There was something strange about that little valle 
and its inhabitants, Ican shut my eyes and bring it all 
before me in a gray panorama. Let me do that now. 

As I remember it, there never was a jollier, more reck- 
less, happy-go-luckier lot of fellows than we who peopled 
the valley there by Baxter Peak. No one was ever sick. 
No one ever died. No one ever grew discouraged or dis- 
contented, or ‘‘blue” or unhappy in any way. No one 
was ever disappointed in love, because there wasn’t any- 
body to love but just the boys; and that’s different, Still, 
the boys got along pretty well together, barring an occa- 
sional little bit of friendly shooting over a game of poker 
or something of that sort. Poor? Why, bless you! we 
didn’t any of us know where the next box of cartridges 
was to come from. Yet we were rich. Richin hope; rich 
in ots and health and inexperience; rich in ignorance 
of life; rich in cloth-of-gold and high-walled castles, and 
beautiful dreams of beautiful things. Richer, that is sure, 
than any of us will ever be again until we get to the City 
whose streets are paved with gold—where, I do believe, 
some of those boys will go. Happy? Say, now—talk 
about happiness! 

We were all miners down there. It was our business 
to wrest the ruddy gold from the rude earth, At least, 
the Baxter Bugle said it was, and we allthought so. But 
we didn’t wrest so very much ruddy gold. We rested 
ourselves a good deat more. Weallhad claims. Wehad 
the whole country staked out, safe against foreign inva- 
sion, and there wasn’t a decent-sized pifion tree on the 
whole mountain that didn’t have half a dozen location 
notices tacked on it. We knew all about fissure veins, 
dips, spurs and angles, pay dirt, grass roots, two hundred 
ounces to the ton, and all the rest of that. We all knew 
that the country was full of ruddy gold, bubbling over 
with it, and that all that was necessary to make us all 
rich and send us back to that distant and wondrous land 
known as the “States,” was the advent of a little outside 
capital to develop the camp. “We didn’t have quite capi- 
tal enough, Idon’t suppose our joint funds would have 
bought more than about two kegs of blasting powder, and 
you can’t develop much with two kegs. Eut we used to 
get up in the morning, or afternoon—it didn’t matter 
which—and go up on the hill with our picks and shovels, 
and knock around a little, easy like, so as not to disturb 
the ruddy gold too much, and tell each other how discust- 
ingly rich we all would be if we could only interest a 
little outside capital. And then we would sit down in the: 
sun, and talk half Spanish, half English, and smoke cigar- 
ritos, and lie, and tell hunting stories. 

It was up there on the hill, looking down on the En- 
chanted Valley, that I first heard of the phantom buck 
of Baxter Peak. That isn’t a lie. It’s only a hunt- 
ing story; and it isn’t any slouch of a story, either, if a 
fellow could only tell it so as to make it seem as real as it 
was, although when one comes to talking of phantoms 
and enchanted valleys and that sort of thing, there will, 
of course, be some folks who will remark slightingly 
about ‘‘enchanted fiddlesticks,” and who will pooh-pooh 
at the story as ‘‘stuff and nonsense,” and say that the 
whole thing was an actual dream or an actual lie. Those 
are the kind of people who wanted to know if the Count 
in Hawthorne’s ‘‘Marble Faun” actually had hair on his 
ears. I don’t want any of them to read this, anyhow. 

In plain English, there was a buck up on Baxter Peak 
that had afoot about as big asa flat-iron; and nobody 
could kill him. More than that, nobody could get a shot 
at him. More than that, nobody could eyen get to see 
him, 

How did we know he was there? Why, he walked or 
ran and stamped and jumped all over that entire country. 
He came down to the edge of town, chasser-ed over the 
foothills, climbed up on all the peaks, and filled the top 
of Baxter Peak—which was his favorite haunt—as full of 
tracks as an egg is of meat. How did we know it was 
the same buck? He had a chunk broken off his left hind 
foot, and as was remarked the rest of his feet were big as 
sadirons, Anybody could have told him. A man from 
New York could have told him. An Englishman could 
have told him. 

In that little mining community which populated the 
Enchanted Valley there were a dozen men of lifelong ex- 

erience on the frontier, men who were skillful hunters 
in every sense of the word and who could shoot a button 
off your coat across the street with a pistol, tosay nothing 
of a rifle, But what was the use? Not one of these men 
had ever seen a hair of the phantom buck. They could 
only find his tracks. It became a point of honor among 
all the deer hunters of the camp to _ kill that 
buck, There wasn’t a hunter there who hadn’t been out 
after him and came back without him. At first the ‘big 
Injuns” among the boys used to brag about how they 
would go out some day and bring that buck in; but one 
by one they tried it and became quiet. Big Hungry 
couldn't get him, and even Old Man Hightower, who 
never had come back without meat, had nothing whai- 
ever to say about it, except that he “Dlieved the d—n 


thing wuz a shadder.” Perhaps that was where the idea 
first originated. Certain it is that after Old Man High- 
tower’s failure the buck gradually began to be known as 
the ‘‘shadder buck of Baxter,” and began also to be 
described with a sort of pride, and with much picturesque 
profanity, to newcomers at the camp, as being the blank- 
est and'so forth critter in the range. This state of affairs 
continued throughout two seasons, during all of which 
time the old strategist preserved a strict incognito, so to 
speak; and such was the pique excited over him that he 
became the best advertised feature of the region, it being 
even boasted that, although Bonito City ahd Copperville! 
had each a gold mill, neither of them could boast of a 
shadow buck. 


In this condition of affairs it became apparent to every 
tenderfoot and half-fledged hunter in the cap that all 
that was necessary to achieve sudden and permanent 
greatness in that locality was to kill the Phantora Buck. . 
Many were the secret, dark and midnight interviews 
whereat plans for his destruction were discussed. Many 
were the stealthy expeditions out into the hills, under- 
taken in the forlorn hope of outwitting him or catehing 
him unawares. Of no avail. Dirt, fresh spurred by the 
ragged hoof,a whisk of closing pifion branches, a loud 
whistling note of defiance or derision—such were the 
rewards of the pursuers of the Phantom Buck, 

It never snowed in the lower altitudes in that gentle 
country, but sometimes in midwinter a light skurry of 
snow would lie for a day or so on the top of Baxter Peak; 
and occasionally a light fog, perhaps more properly the 
wing-sweep of the mountain clouds, would hang over the 
upper-hills and moisten the bushes and soften up the 
ground to a little extent. 

On the 14th day of January, 188-, an unusually heavy 
snow fell. It could beseen whitening the foothills almost 
down to the camp, and the tops of the brown old senti- 
nels of our little valley had turned white in a single 
night, in fright at the unusual onset of the frigid north 
wind. On the morning of the following day the sun rose 
clear and bright. It was peeping through the notch be- 
tween the Patos and Carizo mountains as.a solitary foot- 
man, accompanied by an old hammerless*Martini-Henry 
military rifle (with a barrel about six feet long, anda 
caliber big enough for a cat to crawl down), might 
have been seen wending his way up through the first 
foothills of Baxter Peak, resolved on glory or an all-day 
walk. -The footman was myself; the rifle was an arm 
left at Uncle John Brother’s hotel by some poor fellow 
who was dead broke and had to eat, I boarded at Uncle 
John’s myself. He was taking care of my Winchester 
about then. I didn’t like to borrow my own gun. It 
wouldn't have been etiquette, anyhow. There will be 
some readers who will appreciate this delicacy; and then 
again there will be some who won't. The latter have 
never been dead broke in New Mexico, For all such I 
will say that Uncle John usually had almost all our guns, 
and it wasn’t considered polite for a fellow to ask him for 
his own gun, as that would have been a practical vitia- 
tion of the pledge. We borrowed each other’s guns—of 
Uncle John. This system arose from the fact that we 
were all “developing” claims and waiting for outside 
capital. i: 

Well, the gun and I struggled on up through the foot- 
hills, and the sun struggled on up over the opposite moun- 
tains. The snow grew deeper as the upper altitudes were 
approached. 

But now, down below in the valley, great white rolls 
and scrolls and sheets of clouds whirled in fantastic 
tumult, blotting out the cabins and the one long smooth 
street.» The mists rose up the mountain side. Wraith- 
like white whisps of vapor swam, glided, skurried across 
Lone Mountain, across the Apache Cafion, and came over 
on the green sides of Baxter Peak. Strange white forms 
slipped and glided and hung behind the pifions. The air 
filled up with snowflakes. The landscape went delirious 
in gray and white. Confusing, bewildering, uncanny; 
everything set to whirling, changing and shifting. Fit 
scene, fit elements, fit reception for him who would hunt 
a phantom! 

Through it alla whistle! Over it all a thump, thump! 
A second whistle; then regular recurrence of receding 
footfalls! 

In a moment I was beside the shaking pifion, The trail 
was plain. In the moist snow lay the photograph. Left 
hindfoot, inside half of hoof gone, Footlarge. Stride 
magnificent. Item: at every stride a drop of blood size 
of a pea, Could a phantom bleed? I knownot, Had he 
been shot? Iam certain not. The drop of blood was too 
tiny and regular; three inches each time behind the im- 
print of the broken hoof. Probably the thrust of a Span- 
ish bayonet, gotten in the fog. : 

I had retained enough idea of the country to know that 
the buck had started to the left, bound toward the top of 
Baxter Peak; and I knew just enough of this particular 
phantom to be sure that he would circle to the right, 
around the top of the peak, Follow him? No. I would 
go to the right and meet him. Beshrew me, Sir Phantom, 
thought I, thy days are numbered. 

Well, perhaps they were numbered; but if so, I hadn’t 
got the combination, My plan betokened great intellec- 
tual acumen on my part; but like many such plans, it 
didn’t work. Indeed, what plan could work against sub- 
tlety preternatural, against cunning beyond the reach of 
man? With silent footfall, with gun-stock guarded from 
cartridge belt, with clothing careiully held back from any 
rattling twig, I crawled along, a shadow myself among 
the shadows, in pursuit of a shadow, and using every art 
which teaching or experience had given me. 

An hour passed. My hope ran high. It was near time 
for the meeting and I had the wind. Useless! By some 
unsounded prescience my presence became known. Again 
the whistle of derision! Again the vanishing, not of a 
form, but of the indications of the form. 

I followed the buck now. The fog made him reckless, 
I started him half a dozen times, but I never saw him. 
His trail could not be mistaken, for at every fresh start 
the tiny drop of blood broke out afresh. Again the mys- 
terious creature earned his title. He was above me, 
low me, behind me, all around me, He was everywhere, 
But he clung with pertinacity to the top of the peak, and 
every forty minutes, Puck-like, he laid a girdle about it 
and interlaced it with broken hoof marks and tiny drops 
of blood. I could see where he stood and stamped and 
listened; I could see where he took alarm and took leave; 
T could see his long bounds, his diminishing strides, his 
crooked contented wanderings, but I could not see him, 
Was he indeed invisible? The idea gréw upon me, 
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Past mid-day the mists began to rise. Tt had been a 
Highland morning. The scene was worthy of Black or 
somebody better, as the fog rolled off and lett Lone Moun- 
tain truncated, Carizo bare and the Patos just showing 
black, The sun peeped out and shone, ‘new lighted on 
a heayen-kissing hill,” away off to the left. But around 
stern Baxter the clouds still rolled, forbiddingly shroud- 
ing the mystery of a phantom denizen and shrouding a 
hunter hungry, tired and—tlost, ; 
In the heedless wanderings of the morning I had lost 
all idea of directions, as indeed it was impossible not to 
do, 80 dense was the fog, I had not the slightest con- 
ception of the wayin which the valley lay. Idid not 
even know whether or not i was at the top of the moun- 
tain, though I knew I could not be very far from it. I 
sat down upon a rock, tried my instinct and determined 
what was north; tried my compass and found that was 
south; tried nry cold beef and bread, and found that was 
good. No fault about instinct there, said reason. And 
there Isat and whittled a toothpick out of the tough and 
yellow Palo a Maria (which any New Mexican will tell 
you makes the best toothpicks in the world) and looked 
about me, And this is what I saw. 
The sun cut streaks of yellow out of the gray mist. 
Long avenues opened up heavenward, showing the blue 
sky very serene, The hills got brown. The fogs went 
rolling, rolling, rolling down the hill out.of the way. On 
the south side of the. mountain the wind gathered the 
clouds up in its fist, whipped them, twirled them, twisted 
them, and threw them up and around in a thousand fine 
filaments of hurrying white. Up curtain! said the wind, 
and presto! below me lay the Enchanted Valley. 
There was magic and witchcraft in the scene, the more 
especially, you will perceive, in that the Enchanted Val- 
ley was on the wrong side of Baxter Peak. North, said 
my instinct, South, said the compass, Go hang,said my 
legs, we're tired, 
But now, the buck! said the hunter-heart. The buelk 
zo hang, again said my legs; we're tired. Whereat, in 
revenge at the irreverence to its guarded and fayored 
creature, the wind turned, and whipped a featherbedful 
of clouds around the top of Baxter Peak, and the Phan- 
tom Buck. and the hunter. tired, stubborn and irreverent. 
And there I sat in post-prandial stiffness and post-pran- 
dial content withal, and spite of the situation, and spite 
of thesprite-ridden weather, and spite of the demon buck, 
I fell of areverie. Now. of such dreamsas were dreamed 
therein, and of such hopes as were hoped, and all that 
nonsense, no one shall hear a word. I have said that we 
lived in the Enchanted Valley, down there. And I have 
said I was not then one hundred and seventy-five years 
old, AIT shall add is, that I wasn’t thinking of any 
phantoms of the family Cervide, Mooning thus, and 
wasting my nooning thus, my eyes were fixed upon a cer- 
tain spot in the fog curtain, unseeing, unthinking. ‘‘Your 
young men shall dream dreams and your old men shail 
see visions,” said the prophet. LIsay again, with asperity, 
that I was a young man then, ButIsaw a vision. And 
this is what I saw. 
~ The mist dissolved a little, and through it, by a little 
pifion tree, blending into it, but rising grand, tall, straight- 
limbed, tree-headed, colossal—instinct with grace, 
strength, power, life, yet gazing calm, fearless, solemn 
—therestood the Phantom Buck of Baxter Peak, ~ 

Forty yards! 

“Pity thee? Sol do,” ran back my mind to youth and 
the Fifth Reader and N, P. Willis. In the lightning flash 
of a man’s mind when he is going to drown, or going to 
shoot a deer, l remembered they used to tell me that N. P. 
Willis always used to write in white kid gloves. ‘*Pity thee? 
So Ido,” ran on my mind, ‘“‘but does the robed priest for 
his pity falter?” In short, Sir Phantom, said I, f will slay 
thee forthwith, Whereupon I dropped Prometheus and 
took up Martini-Henry, wheredown a cat might crawl. 

Forty yards. Hxpanding, wavering, towering, always 
there stood the buck, solemn-eyed, 

Against that noble point, dim-seen in the mountain. 
mist, I directed, with a hand tolerably steady, the long 
barrel, retaining enough coolness to hold somewhat lower 
than where I wished to strike—the Martini-Henry shot a 
picturesque curve, [knew. I felt the stock firm at my 
shoulder, felt my left hand firm on the barrel, felt my 
eye firm and well down in the sights, then I asked if 
everybody was ready, said pull, and pulled, 

Now a Martini-Henry has no hammer outside; what it 
has inside the Lord only knows. Jt has a little iron fix- 
ing on the side of the lock plate, and if you push that 
forward—or backward, I forget which—you couldn’t pull 
that gun off without a yoke of oxen. It is, so to speak. 
the staunchest gun made. That's the kind of automatic 
safety-bolt she is, A child can operate it till that iron 
fixing is shoved oyer; then, as 1 remarked, a yoke of 
oxen couldn't, 

I had neglected to pull the iron fixing over. 

At the word *‘Pull’ I pulled. Nothing happened, and 
IT pulled harder, The gun gave a little squeak, but noth- 
ing came loose, and I pulled harder yet—with all my 
might. If the gun had not been well made J should cer- 
tainly have pulled off the trigger-guard and fore-end. 
As it was, nothing broke. Then, slowly, I bethought me 
of the neglect of a certain necessary preliminary. 

Thereat I groaned. 

Thereat the buck stamped, 

- Thereat, all at once, I wentnervous and shook. Turned 
down the barrel to get atthe locking contrivance. Struck 
a rock with the barrel. 

Whisk! <A rustle of the boughs, 
Then, thump; thunpity thump! 

“Thump, thump,” said my heart in accompaniment. 
Oh, fool! fool! said I, wretch! fool! dupe! There goes 
thine opportunity, bounding down the mountain side, 
There goes the Phantom Buck, 

Aye; and he goes still. To-day I doubt not he still 
circles bold-topped Baxter Peak, free as the wind, and as 
fieet—part of the wind and the mist for aught I know. 
For none have ever come nearer to solving the mystery of 
the Phantom Buck than I. And as maturer judgment 
supervenes, as spite fails, and regret becomes more dim, I 
can see that the incident of the safety-catch was only a 
safety-catch devised for the phantom deer by the spirits 

~ which dwell in that wild spot, by the mystic influences 
which saw fit to give a charmed life to one certain 
creature, 


A start—a whistle. 


Do I honestly believe the buck was'a phantom? Dear 
_ friend—about the faun’s ears, how say you? 
Onrcago, I, 


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WHITE GOATS AND BULL TROUT. 


| Rees did I think that my inefficient pen would 
record the events of our autumn hunt, I had ex- 
pected that Yo” would, as usual, be the scribe, and in 
his bright and entertaining way, relate our adventures 
onlake and mountain, and faithfully portray the beau- 
ties of the Upper Lake, Business matters, however, pre- 
vented him joining our party. I shall not give a record 
of each day’s events, for we were at the Lakes over a 
month; and some days had no events, while an account 
of those that did would fill a volume of no mean propor- 
tions. My main object is to tell you something about 
the white goat and the ‘bull trout,” 

There were in our party three gentlemen from Eng- 
Jand—the Colonel and the Governor, aged 51 and 49 years, 
and Cecil, a young man of four and twenty. Then there 
was Jack, from the Yellowstone, Joe, with a cook, a 
herder, and the writer, eight persons all told, Our outfit 
comprised a four-horse team and wagon. a- number -of 
saddle horses, tents, stove. and all the grub and duffle 
necessary for such a trip. 

The 9th of September we arrived at the foot of the 
Lower Lake. The Colonel and the Governor had their 
fly-rods jointed in no time, and while we were putting up 
the tents and getting things in order they went to the 
outlet and caught a string of trout for supper, all red- 
throated trout (Salmo purpuratus) and none over 241bs, 
weight, After supper a council of war was held, and it 
was decided that the first trip should be made up Swift 
Current, 

By noon of the next day we had the horses packed and 
were on the way, leaving the cook behind to watch the 
main camp and take care of the spare horses. It was a 
windy day, and dark clouds enveloped the mountain tops, 
But then such was to be expected. I never yet went up 
Swift Current without haying to face a driving wind, 
accompanied by rain or snow. ‘Yo,” in his ‘‘Walled-In 
Lakes” papers last year fully described the grand and 
rugged scenery along this valley. We saw lots of bear 
and some elk sign along the trail, and Cecil shot a couple 
of dusky grouse, When we were within a half mile of 
the camping ground it began tosnow, and right glad we 
were to reach the shelter of the pines, The tent was soon 
up, and in spite of the storm the Governor caught a num- 
ber of trout, none very large, but all as fat and firm 
fieshed as fish could be. As night drew on how cheering 
was the warm, dry tent. Having partaken of a generous 
supper, we lay back on our beds and smoked, and were ati 
peace. Without the wind soughed through the pines and 
shrieked past the crags above, the hail rattled down on 
the roof, and the roar of the waterfall near by joined in, 
making withal a combination of sound pleasant to the 
ear, and so soothing that some of us fell asleep ere the 
pipes were half burned out. 

The next morning the first thing that met my eyes as I 
stepped out was a band of goats near the top of the wall- 
faced mountain, just where “Yo” and I saw some last 
year. “Goats in sight,” I cried out, and such a flinging 
of blankets and hurried scrambling from fur bags you 
never saw. No need for any one toask where, for we 
were camped almost at the base of the mountain, and one 
looking up the sheer wall couldn't help seeing the white 
animals so sharply outlined against the black slate rock, 
They were probably 1,500yds. above us. Glasses were 
brought out, and every one took a long look at them. In 
a short time breakfast was ready, and during the meal it 
was decided that Jack should go behind the mountain and 
then climb to the top. We could see with the giasses that 
the mountain was quite broken at the top and from the 
point where the goats were sloped back a little, and we 
hoped that Jack would be able to get down to them. That 
he could not see the animals until right on them we well 
knew, s0 a system of signals was arranged to guide him 
in his movements. After Jack had gone the Colonel and 
Governor got out their fly-rods and fished below the falls 
for an hour or more, but didn’t get a single bite, although 
they tried several kinds of flies. The rest loitered around 
camp and watched the goats. They didn’t move about 
much, and after a while some of them lay down, at ieast 
we thought they did, for they suddenly disappeared. 

After a long time Jack came in sight on top of the 
mountain, and to the left of the goats. We signaled him 
to move down and to his left. Wesoon saw that it was 
dangerous work, for he moved very slowly and often 
went up back and tried another place. After an hour or 
more, aided by our signals, he succeeded in getting 
directly over the goats, and apparently not over 7dyds. 
above them. Soon we saw the smoke of his gun and 
then heard the report. Nota goat moved. Again and 
again he fired, Yet the animals heeded not. We con- 
cluded that he was shooting at a goat we could not see. 
After a while we saw him turn and ascend, sometimes 
crawling, and again going up band over hand, and we 
watched him until he had reached the top and dis- 
appeared from view. 

As we were sitting down to the evening meal, the 
hunter appeared. and told us the result of his climb. 
Guided by our signals he had got down to where we saw 
him shoot, but further he could not go without a pair of 
wings. He hadseen no goats, but fired, hoping to scare 
them out where he could see them. Having thus briefly 
described his adventures, he fell to, and ate such a supper 
as only a man can after climbing mountains all day. 

During the night the wind again came roaring down 
the valley, and the morning broke dark and chilly. Away 
down on the St. Mary’s we could see clear sky and the sun 
shining brightly on the hills beyond the lake. So we 
decided to leave this gloomy and unlucky place for easier 
hunting grounds and a more congenial climate. The 
goats were still in sight, near where we had seen them 
the previous day, and after breakfast the rifles were got 
out and we tried to scare them away. The English gen- 
tlemen had 110-grain express rifles, double-barrel, and 
the rest of us were armed with big Winchesters, except 
Joe, who had a **’73 model” carbine, a relic of buffalo- 
running days. For some time we kept up a lively fusil- 
ade, at ail elevations, but we couldn’t see the bullets 
strike and the goats never moved, The herder, who was 
watching them through the glasses, said they never even 
stopped feeding. We soon packed up and left the place 
in disgust, yet had we stayed a day or two longer we 
would have got game, for there are other mountains be- 
yond, and on the opposite side of the valley apparently 
easy to climb, and that there are plenty of goats is beyond 
a doubt. I made up my mind to try it again some time 
and explore the upper part of the valley, which I am sure 


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has never been visited by a white man, and seldom if ever 
by a redskin,. { 

With a feeling of relief we left the gloomy valley and 
emerged into the sunshine at St. Mary’s. After supper 
the Colonel and Governor once more tried the fishing, and 
with good success, for during the few moments they had 
before dark they caught more than enough for breakfast. 
Again the council was called, and it was decided that we 
move camp to the foot of the Upper Lake, and the boats 
begot in readiness for an exploration of the unknown coun- 
try beyond. The ‘‘Yo” boat was already there. We had 
a canvas affair in the wagon, brought all the way from 
London, and the old scow was at the head of the Lower 
Lake. Harly the next morning all the duffle was stowed 
on the wagon, the horses hitched up, and we started. The 
distance was only nine or ten miles, and in a few hours 
we were comfortably settled in camp at the foot of the 
lake close by the outlet. As the creek leaves the lake it 
flows very swiftly for about twenty-five yards, and then 
forms a deep, wide pool. Here, after dinner, rods were 
jointed and we proceeded to fish. The first trout was 
taken by the Governor. It was a Salmo purpuratus and 
weighed 33lbs. Quite a number of these fish were taken. 
Down deep in the water lcould see quite a number of 
large fish. Some, I knew, were lake trout, and others I 
surmised were ‘‘bull trout.” The flies we had were very 
small, so I riggeda large hook for the Governor and 
baited it with a generous slice from a trout’s belly. 
This he used exactly as one would a fly. At the 
second cast there was a tremendous splurge. <A 
large fish rose clear from the water and took the hook 
with him as he went down. The Governor struck at the 
proper time, and now the fun began. You all know how 
it is: ‘‘merry whirr of the reel,” “line hissing through the 
water,” ‘‘rod bent nearly double,” etc. The fish made a 
gallant fight and in due time was brought to the landing 
net. It proved to be, asi thought, a “‘bull trout,” and 
weighed 74lbs. In shape these fish are long and slender, 
the head is long and pointed and the mouth large. The 
color on the back is like that of Salmo fontinalis. The 
belly is generally a golden yellow, sometimes yellowish 
white, and the sides are dotted with faint red and yellow 
spots. It is, [suppose,an Arctic trout, but whether it 
has been identified I know not. After this we cauzht 
here as many of these trout as of the red-throated ones, 
and once in a while a laker was taken, just for a change. 
They average about 5lbs, in weight, but I have seen sev- 
eral which I dare say would weigh more than 15]bs. I 
have never seen one which weighed less than 3lbs. As a 
game fish they cannot be excelled by any other trout I 
have ever seen, nor by the bass. They are desperate fight- 
ers, and like the salmon, break water many times before 
they are enveloped in the landing net. Ihave never 
caught them except in the fall, and have never found any 
eges or milf inthem. I conclude, therefore, that they are 
spring spawners. Seldom, too, have I found anything in 
their stomachs, though the fish were always in good con- 
dition. What a puzzling study is the distribution of fish. 
Herein these lakes the tribe is represented by species 
from the Mississippi water shed, from the Great Lakes 
and from the Arctic, as follows: 

Mississippi waters : The cusk (Lota maculosa) and the 
red-throated trout (Salmo purpuratus). Great Lakes: 
The maskinonje (Hsox nobilior), lake trout (Salmo na- 
maycush), and whitefish (Coregonus wilsonit), Arctic 
waters: Bull trout (Salvelinus malma). The maskinonje, 
however, are very rare. In all my fishing here, I never 
caught but two, which weighed respectively 12 and 16lbs. 
I think the water is too cold for them to thrive. White- 
fish are also found in many lakes and rivers of the Arctic 


watershed. J. W. SCHULTZ, 
MONTANA, 


AN EAST FLORIDA RESORT. 


WOULD like to suggest to those of your readers who 
contemplate a trip to Florida this winter, that Lake 
Worth, on the east coast of Indian River, be placed on 
their list as one of the places to be visited. I spent three 
months there last winter and was delighted with it. To 
me itis the gem of Florida. There can be seen grass 
lawns running to the water's edge, cocoanut groves with 
acres of trees in bearing, large pineapple and banana 
plantations, oranges, lemons, limes, coffee plants, castor 
oil beans, pomegranates and everything that grows in a 
tropical country, besides many things that we do not ex- 
pect to see, as our common potatoe and tomato, the laiter 
of which we had on the table in a raw state all winter. 
This, with an air that is superb, safe rowing and sailing, 
fine bluefishing in quiet waters, church privileges and 
intelligent neighbors, make Lake Worth a place hard to 
be excelled as a winter resort. It is a paradise for ladies 
and children. Lake Worth is a sheet of salt water, 25 
miles in length, and from one-half to a mile in width, and 
is fed by an inlet from the ocean a few miles north of the 
settlement, The town, which takes its name from the 
lake, lies between the lake on its west side and the ocean 
on its east, distance between the two being from one-half 
to three-fourths of a mile, with good roads between, The 
settlement is located on the lake side, the borders of which 
in many places are fringed with cocoanut trees and 
flowers in constant bearing. The residents are composed 
of about 100 families from all parts of the Union, and they 
are noted for their push and intelligence. Land is rapidly 
rising in value and the day is not far distant, judging 
by the class that are taking possession, that desirable 
places cannot be had atany price. One of theadvantages 
claimed for Lake Worth is that the Gulf Stream here ap- 
proaches the coast nearer than at any other point on the 
coast, and it is claimed that the delightful winter climate 
is due to this. Board is $10 per week, less by the month, 
at the house of E, N. Dimick. To reach Lake Worth take 
cars from Jacksonville to Titusville at the head of Indian 
River, and there take a sharpie (anything else will prove 
a-delusion and a snare) for Jupiter, where a stage will 
meet you that will take you to Lake Worth. Should the 
inlet at Jupiter be open a short run of ten miles on the 
ocean will bring you to Lake Worth, otherwise, the nme 
mile stage ride will be necessary. The sharpies Mlinois 
and Ruby Dye are both owned at Lake Worth, and are 
running constantly between Titusville and other points 
on the river to Jupiter, where good accommodation can 
be had if necessary. For ladies not desiring to remain 
over night on the water, half-way between Titusville and 
Jupiter is Indian River Narrows where accommodation 
can be had with a very intelligent family from Illinois, 
Mr. Dorson, the postmaster at Indian River Narrows, 
whose island home will prove a desirable stopping place, 


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Titusville, on the Indian River, has nothing so far as I 
could judge worth visiting, but Rock Ledge, a place some 
ten miles distant, is well worth a visit, 7. ¢., that part that 
borders the river, its orange groves extend for several 
miles and it has one of the best hotels in southern Florida, 
terms $5 per day and $28 per week and upward; another 
hotel there charges $15 per week. Asa permanent stopping 
place Rock Ledge does not compare with Lake Worth, 
but it is well worth a visit. I have seen ice 2in, thick at 
Rock CHE but none at Lake Worth. 0D, F. Easton, 

‘nw YORK. 


THAT BROWN PUP. 


GRANT that the thrilling whir-r-r of a pheasant’s wing 
in an English copse is music to the ear of a sports- 
man; that right pleasant it is to pop over the red-legged 
grouse on the gorse-clad moors of Yorkshire, and that 
gallant fowling may be had crouched behind a tiny ice- 
berg ona Michigan river, when the canyasbacks are fat 
from lone debaucheries in the wild rice crops, but I main- 
tain that the créme de la créme of shooting is to be found 
on the brown prairies of the West, when the ‘‘chickens” 
are not too wild nor your dogs too eager. 

One glorious morning of last September three carriage 
loads of us started from C., a border town in northwest- 
ern Lowa, bent on a long day’s sport. Far we sped over 
the prairie till not a tree, house, nor even the thread of a 
path was to be seen far as the eye could reach; then when 
the virgin wilderness lay before us our leader dropped a 
dog from his buggy to ‘‘try the country.” The game was 
plentiful, and we ail leaped down to get our share of it, 
the intelligent driverless horses keeping at a discreet dis- 
tance behind us, pausing when we stopped, following 
when we proceeded. 

The lion of our party was a man of Scottish descent 
named William McLaren, a mighty hunter, whose feats 
of gunning were the talk of the whole country round. 
He was a thickset handsome fellow, about thirty-five 
years of age, with a frank face and such a clear skin as 
men have who live in the bracing air of the plains, 

But to me, a stranger, he was that day an unmitigated 
nuisance; yet, not he, but adecrepit, worn ont, half blind, 
stone deaf, brown Gordon setter which accompanied him, 
for his conduct toward that old dog which, for sheer 
humanity’s sake, ought long ago to have been deprived of 
his miserable existence, was aggravating in the extreme. 
No fine lady could have exhibited more fantastic whims 
over a pet poodle. First, I noticed that ‘‘Curly” shared 
with his master the entire front seat of the carriage, while 
three big men were “‘scrooged” into the hind one; then, 
whenever he raised his grizzled muzzle and whimpered, 
he must be lifted tenderly to the ground and be allowed 
to ‘‘nose along,” as though he had not lost years ago the 
sense of smell, thus running over our birds and spoiling 
sport generally. When fatigue checked his blundering 
career, he would coolly sit down and pant, and his master 
would carry him carefully back to the buggy again. It 
was exasperating, yet my companions, all truesportsmen, 
never murmured, and of course | was compelled to hold 
my tongue, though I would net like to confess how often 
I was tempted to accidentally end the poor old cripple’s 
eccentricities with a charitable charge ot shot. 

After a week’s reveling in the delights of chicken shoot- 
ing my visit came to an end, and I rode over to Mr. Mc- 
Laren’s house to pay my adieus. He was out, but his 
wite, a charming lady, who looked almost young enough 
to be her own daughter, graciously received me, 

On a soft bearskin rug before the fire, monopolizing all 
the heat, lay the irrepressible brown dog, looking, if pos- 
sible, more blear-eyed and ready for dissolution than 
when out on the prairie. 

““Poor old Curly,” said the lady, patting his raised head, 
‘‘he loves the fire these chilly mornings.” 

It was evident that madam was as mad as her husband, 

“Tsn’t he rather a nuisance?’ I asked spitefully, for 
visions of fat chickens fiying away and laughing at me 
floated before my imagination. 

“Curly a nuisance!” How her round eyes opened with 
wonder. ‘‘Oh, no, indeed; in this house Curly is king, 
for had it not been for him we might not have had its 
roof for a shelter.” 

This declaration, of course, led to the recital of the 
SHOLy, of the dog’s heroism, which I give in the lady’s own 
words: 

Fifteen years ago Will and I came out from the East 
and preémpted land on the prairie here, having little 
beyond willing hands and courageous hearts to start with, 
perhaps being, too, a little behind our neighbors in the 
race, as we were city bred and not accustomed to rough 
it. But God prospered us, and in three years we had got 
on 60 well that my husband was elected County Treasurer, 
an office in those days with rather more honor than 
emolument attached to it. It was more of a compliment 
to us, however, as the preyious incumbent had levanted 
with a considerable sum of money, and, as his bondsmen 
were irresponsible, the loss had fallen on the county. I 
had my misgivings about the advisability of his accepting 
the position, but, like a dutiful wife, yielded to his judg- 
ment. All went well for a time. One September morn- 
inz, however, Will came into the sitting room and said, 
‘‘Nellie, I must drive into C. this morning and bank this.” 

As he spoke he displayed a roll of bills, and like two 
babies with a toy, we sat down and counted the sum, 
peed to handle the money even if we held it only in 

st. 

“Oh, Will,” I said, ‘‘Just think; there’s six hundred 
and thirty dollars. My! if it were only ours.” 

“Which it is not, little woman,” he replied, ‘‘So go 
fetch me my large pocketbook, and let us put it out of 
sight and you out of the temptation of breaking the 
Tenth Commandment.” 

To see Will handle such a sum with indifference excited 
my admiration, and when he indignantly refused to allow 
me to pin up the mouth of his jacket pocket where the 
treasure reposed, I felt that nature had intended him to 
be amillionaire. As for me, if I had had to carry such a 
precious parcel ten miles over the prairie, I should have 
wanted it sewn in a leather belt and never would have 
dared to take my hands off it all the way; but men are 
so different. 

Just before he started he said, *‘T'll take the brown pup 
with me, for the run will do him good and we may by 
chance get a bird or two on our way back.” 

So I would, dear,” I said, ‘‘But whatever you do, do 
not stop for anything till you reach the bank and deposit 
the money.” 

“All right, Mrs, Timidity,” he laughed, and was gone. 


Seven hours afterward I was up-stairs sewing and 
heard something moving in the room below. 1 hurried 
down, fearful of tramps, and there at that table sat my 
husband, with his forehead buried in his hands, sobbing 
as though his heart would break. In a moment I was 
beside him, 

‘What is it, Will?’ I cried, “Oh, whatever has 
happened ?” 

I shall never forget the ashen hue of the face he raised 
toward me, 

“Oh, Nellie,” he gasped, ‘I am a fool,a madman. I 
have lost the money—lost it on the prairie!” 

This was all I could get from him for a time, for he 
was as one distracted, but at last the whole sad story came 
to light. He had driven toward C. with Curly run- 
ning beside the buggy; but they had not gone far before 
the dog started some chickens and scattered them in all 
directions, which was too much for Will’s patience, who, 
forgetting for a time his great trust, leaped down from 
the carriage and gave him a good hour's drill in pointing. 
Suddenly he remembered the gravity of his errand, and 
drove off to C. at full speed. e reached the bank all 
right, but, when he put his hand in his pocket, a cold 
chill ran down his back, for the money was gone. Gone! 
and, though he had retraced his steps as well as he could, 
there was no sign of it to be found. 

I shall never forget the rest of that miserable day, nor 
the night which followed it, Of course we were 
irretrievably ruined, for we had no means of replacing 
such a sum, and who, after what had occurred, would 
believe Will’s story? And, what was worse, we dragged 
down in our fall our kind old neighbor, Adam Clark, who 
had signed my husband's bond, I believe the thought of 
this misfortune broke us down eyen more than our own 
great trouble. 

Harly next morning Will set out with a sore heart to 
announce the loss to the good old man, 

Now, during the long, restless hours of the night I had 
been maturing a plan which let ina little ray of hope, 
though the chances were many against me. As soon as 
my husband’s back was turned I began a game of hide- 
and-seek with Curly, who was as proficient at such sport 
as he was een at pointing chickens, and the object we 
used at our play was an old leather purse sumething like 
the one Will had lost, For afullheurI kept hiding it and 
he kept bronene it to me, getting rewarded with caresses 
and a slice of meat every time he succeeded in his search, 
When I thought he was prepared for the experiment, I 
started across the prairie with him, though I dared not 
go so far as to lose sight of our corn patch, the last land- 
mark which would guide my wandering feet home again, 
Then I sent the dog out to bunt, but all in vain. Once 
he set my heart beating by bringing in a piece of dry 
root and laying it at my feet. J was in despair, but I 
made one last appeal to the dog’s intelligence. I took 
his beautiful face in my hands and spoke to him as 
woman never spoke to dog before. I believed he under- 
stood my pleading voice and streaming tears, and I let 
him go; but my hopes were dashed to the earth by seeing 
him scamper over a hill out of sight, and I knew that 
the faithless creature had scented my husband’s track 
and left meto my fate, But when I reached the house, 
to my surprise, Will had returned. 

“Have you seen Mr. Clark?” I asked, tearfully. 

‘Yes, I have seen him,” he replied, with a groan. 

‘And what did he say?” 

“Oh, Nellie, if he had only abused me for my wretched 
carelessness I could have stood it better, but the old man 
just turned as white as a sheet and said: ‘God’s will be 
done.’ That was all.” 

Then we sat silent for a long time, for neither of us had 
any comfort to offer. 

Presently there came a scratching at the front door, of 
which we, for a time, took no notice; but at last, nervous 
at its repetition, I opened it, 

Could I believe my senses? Had trouble turned my 
brain? There stood Curly with head erect and brown 
eyes beaming with pride, holding in his mouth the lost 
pocketbook! 

I believe I fainted, for the last thing I can remember 
was seeing Will fling himself on his knees beside the 
brown pup and hug him and kiss him with passionate 
emotion. Fortune has smiled on us since that time, and it 
would not make our hearts ache to lose as many thou- 
sands as wedid hundreds then; but neither Will nor I shall 
ever forget those two terrible days nor the debt we owe 
this dear old doggie. 

Such was thestory; and lam sure the superannuated old 
setter knew the import of his mistress’s words, for, as she 
finished, he gave a confirmatory wag of his tail and 
glanced with a defiant gaze at me, as much as to say, 
What do you think of that, eh? Not quite such a fool as 
T look, am I, six?” B. B, 


Camp-Sfire Hlicheyings. 


“That reminds me,” 


201. 

A Boor three years ago I went to the southwest part of 

Georgia hunting and fishing. The land there is 
composed entirely of sand and requires fertilizers spread 
over the ground im order to make crops of any kind re- 
munerative, I was stopping in a town on a well-known 
stream in that part of the country. One day while sitting 
in chairs in front of the hotel a party of us were talking 
over the prospects of hunting and fishing in the vicinity, 
when aman came by with a catfish weighing about 5lbs. 
The size of the fish was commented on so much that I 
concluded to say something and remarked that a catfish 
of that size was nothing to speak of, I had seen a catfish 
caught out of the Mississippi River that weighed 150lbs, 
and after hearing the expressions of doubt, I thought ‘‘to 
mend on it” a little and said he not only weighed that, 
but when opened he had aham bone, two half bricks and 
a gunny sack inside of him. A man of about fifty years 
of age who had been sitting near for some time—whose 
dress gave every indication of his being from the country, 
homespun clothing, pantaloons too short, straw hat with 
part of the rim gone—squirted a mouthful of tobacco 
juice against a China tree and said, ‘‘Say, Mister, 
what is a gunny sack?” I replied that it was asack sim- 
ilar to those in which guano was shipped to that section 
of the country. ‘Well, all I’ve got to say is that pray 
sack must have fertilized that fish powerful.” Thelangh 
was on me and I “set ’em up.” IssAQUENA. 


alatuyal History. 


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CONFIDING CHIPMUNKS. 


WRITER in a recent number of FOREST AND STREAM 
gives his idea of the way the chipmunk builds his 
nest or constructs his burrow, so as to leave no mound of 
fresh earth near the entrance, His explanation is a very 
ingenious one, but I fear isnot bound out by the facts. Pos- 
sibly he has made the acquaintance of one of the family 
possessed of more cunning than most of his tribe; or per- 
haps the chipmunk he describes, having been frequently 
disturbed, has had to take peculiar caution to hide his 
nest, I have never yet found the burrow of the chipmunk 
without two entrances, a front and back door, and Chas. 
C. Abbott, in his ‘‘Rambles of a Naturalist,” states the 
same fact, 

T have always been much interested in watching the 
cheerful little fellows, and have had abundant opportuni- 
ties to do so, Our summer house is situated on the very 
edge of the forest primeval, and when we come to it in 
June we always find a number of chipmunks that are 
making themselves very free about the woodhouse and 
door yard, At first they seem much disturbed at sight of 
the family and scamper away with the appearance of 
having guilty consciences. But in a very few days they 
learn that Iam not an enemy, By avoiding any quick 
motions, and by dropping corn where it can be seen by 
them, I win them so that they very soon become quite 
tame. Our maid-of-all-work was at first quite horrified 
that I did not wish to kill them, but when I assured her 
that we could spare the little they would eat, and shesaw 
that they recognized me and ran to meet me as soon as I 
stepped out of doors, even she began to think it pleasant 
to have the little fellows show confidence in mankind. 

During the past season there has been one of them 
that very soon knew the pocket in which I carried a sup- 
ply of corn or nuts, and would hop upon me when I was 
walking past him and dive down into my pocket. In an 
instant his head would pop out, and he would take an 
observation to satisfy himself that there were no enemies 
near; then he would return and fill his pouches, till he 
looked like a very bad case of the mumps. He soon 
knew the hammock where my wife used to lie in a shady 
corner of the piazza, and if he did not see me around, he 
would hop into the hammock, Ido not think he was 
ever quite able to master the mysteries of a woman's 
pockef. (There is now and then sucha thing.) But he 
usually found something to reward him, There was one 
other chipmunk that became nearly as tame; but Chippy 
No. 1, as we called him, was very jealous of any rivals, 
and if he chanced to raise his head from my pocket and 
see No, 2 at my feet, he would make one spring for him, 
chase him into the woods, and then return to the pocket. 

I believe there is as much difference in the dispositions 
of the little animals and birds about us as there is in 
men, Chippy No. 1 always came with an air that seemed 
to say, ‘Come, hurry up. I’ve got to getin my provisions 
for the winter and must be about it.” He was never 
satisfied with a few grains of corn, but wanted the last 
one his cheeks would hold, often having to sluff them 
in with his paws. On the contrary No. 2 would stand 
upon his hind fect with a very pleading look, take one 
kernel and stand very patiently for another. No. 1 must 
haye carried to his nest nearly half a bushel of corn, 
The first cold days in September he was missing, and 
we feared he had fallen the prey of some dog or boy; 
but he was soon about again as lively as ever. 6 
retired for several days a number of times, the last about 
Oct. 10. No. 2 remained until the 20th, and a few of 
the more wild ones were out some days later, even with 
snow on the ground, showing that the time of their 
retreat depends somewhat on the state of their store- 
houses. 

The burrow of No. 1 was on a wooded bank north of 
the house. The two holes were about five feet apart, the 
lower one showing quite a mound of fresh earth. I did 
not intend spinning out so long a letter when I began, but 
the funny doings of Chippy would easily fill a volume. 
We hope he will remember us when we return in the 
summer, though he will have been out many weeks, if no 
weasel or other enemy discovers him. He will, doubt- 
less, be surprised when he wakes from his long napto find 
the house closed and SEviy 

One other fact in natural history I've been interested in 
this season. It is very likely known to others, but was 
new to me, that the humming birds were attracted by 
color. They would come daily to the bright-colored 
cushions we kept in the hammocks, and seemed much 
surprised that there was no honey. Perhaps, though, 
they had the ‘balsam craze,” and it was that, not the 
color, that called them, xX, X. 

Tam ADIRONDACKS. 


HARES FoR REstockine.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
In-your issue of Dec, 16, under the heading of ‘Belgian 
Hares for Maine,” your correspondent ‘A, C. H.” says: 
“The large white hare (Lepus americanus) has disap- 
peared from the sea coast of the State (of New Hamp- 
shire), and all attempts at rebreeding have been failures.” 
I have furnished live white hares—alluded to above—for 
parties in different States for the past three years, and 
they have successfully bred in different parts of Massa- 
chusetts, Connecticut, New York and many inland States, 
as well as on islands of the Atlantic sea coast. Large 
orders were sent to Mr. Chas. B. Corey, of Boston, who 
stocked islands near Cape Cod with good results; also to 
Messrs. Gildersleeve, of Gildersleeve, Conn., who are 
well pleased with the results, and many others with like 
good success. I cannot see why the same success might 
not attend planting the same animal in New Hampshire 
as has been done in many other States, especially as this 
hare is indigenous to the Canadas and Maine, and other 
border States. If ‘“‘A, C. H.” wishes to try the experi- 
ment, I will send him by express any number he may 
desire, with the full belief of satisfactory results.—J, G. 
Ricu (Bethel, Maine). 


Senate Bill 2,486, providing for preservation and gov- 
ernment of the National Park, ought to go through the 


| Senate and House by an overwhelming majority. 


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SOME UNSUCCESSFUL HUNTS. 


it is not all of Poon to get game; and when I return 

from an unsuccessful quest and my friends laugh at 
me, I do not mind, for I feel a satisfaction in my outing 
they cannot understand. 

Our house is situated about 100yds. from a small creek 
which runs through a swamp, the abode of numerous 
coons, possums and otter, with an occasional wildcat just 
to keep things in motion. The household has a few 
fowls, the price of whose safety is eternal vigilance, We 
also have a setter, who, on account of having demolished 
avarmint under our porch one night, has adopted the 
place as his permanent quarters, and as he made war on 
all nocturnal prowlers we became the other party to the 
bargain and Paul was left in charge nights. 

Bury and I returned home Jate one night from an en- 
tertainment and shortly afterward retired. I had scarcely 
settled myself when I heard Paul yelping down by the 
barn, which stood at the edge of the swamp. I knew at 
once there was fun on hand, andI hastily donned the 
first garments that came to hand, which, of course, were 
those I had just worn at the entertainment. I lighted a 
lantern and rushed into the front room for a gun, when I 
heard Bury, who slept up stairs, yell, ‘‘Hold on, I’m com- 
ing;” and down he came in his best trowsers, and we 
made quick time for the barn. We ran past it and down 
to the edge of the swamp, and listening, heard Paul 
splashing among the bushes, and shortly he plunged into 
the creek and swamacross. A short distance below there 
was a foot bridge, to which we hurried and across, and 
then down through the orange grove to the edge of the 
woods. We jumped over a fallen tree and discovered the 
other side was aHaue four feet lower than the side we 
jumped from, and we alighted in about afoot of mud 
and water. We stopped to turn up our best trowsers and 
then forced our way as fast as possible through saw pal- 
mettoes as high as our heads. Meanwhile Paul had eyi- 
dently treed something, for his yelps and howls were 
frantic, ‘These confounded palmettoes are rasping my 
legs like blazes,” growled Bury. Iwas ahead with the 
lantern and announced my intention of turning down my 
trowsers, mud or no mud, which I did, for the palmettoes 
were terribly sharp. Wefound Paul on the bank of the 
creek, at the foot of a tall sapling, and he was evidently 
overjoyed to see aid at hand. “Shine his eyes,” said 
Bury, and I aubaeted through the tangle to obtain a 
position to do so. held the lantern up, and directly I 
caught sizht of two red spots and called to Bury to come 
around on my side of the tree. When he had forced his 
way tome IL pointed out the eyes, about 2dft, up. He 
fired, and crashing through the branches to the ground 
came a possum, on which Paul immediately pounced and 
shook it until all life was gone. 

Not until then had we appreciated. our ludicrous plight. 
Only partly dressed, our clothing wet and muddy and 
our legs scratched by the palmettoes, we laughed heart- 
ily at each other’s appearance as we slowly worked our 
way out to dry land. I vaguely wondered, as I surveyed 
my torn and bedrageled trowsers, what my mother would 
say if she could see them, for my destruction of clothing 
as a boy had been a sore subject. 

High out of Paul’s leaps I held the possum until we 
reached the house, and ere we turned in for gcod we 
voted the adventure the best twenty minutes sport of the 
season. 

This little excursion made us keen for a regular coon 
hunt, and one evening not long afterward Bury, Joe, 
Dizzy and I met at our quarters, the usual rendezvous, 
and with Paul set out for the Bridge swamp. We crossed 
the footbridge and started the hunt up the right bank of 
the creek. We had scarcely gone 200yds. when Paul 
opened and away we went through brush and palmettoes 
at our best speed. Suddenly I caught a dim _ glimpse 
from the light of Bury’s lantern who was just behind me, 
of a pool right in my path. There was no time to stop, 
so I made my best jump and just failed to reach the op- 
posite bank and slid backward into my waist. I crawled 
out just as Bury came with a rush and deposited his 
200Ibs. with a splash exactiy in the middle of that mud- 
hole and on top of the lantern he was carrying. We left 
the lantern right there; its usefulness had departed. We 
found Paul at the foot of a tree, but although we searched 
carefully and even climbed the tree we could find no 
coon. The tree was a live oak and the Spanish moss so 
completely covered it that it was quite possible for an 
animal to be there and we unable to discover it. 

Calline Paul we made our way across the road and 
down into the densest portion of the swamp, where we 
found mud and water galore. Paul struck some sort of a 
trail and the chase he led us will certainly never be for- 
gotten by any of the party. Deeper and deeper into the 
swamp we went, and still Paul’s yelps were ahead of us. 
The going was something awful, but once into the spirit 
of the chase we hesitated at nothing. Isaw Joe, who 
- was the shortest. one of the party, in above his waist once, 
and then he smashed a lantern and we had only one left. 
We eventually passed entirely across the swamp and 
emerged on dry ground near the church. There Paul 
finally ran something to earth, and we set to work to dig 
it out with only an ancient ‘‘G, W.” hatchet and some 
sharpened sticks to work with, We were thoroughly 
drenched and covered with mud, but the night was warm 
and our run had heated us, so we felt no discomfort in our 
condition. We worked at digging out the hole for about 
half an hour, all four huddled close together eagerly en- 
couraging the dog, and our zeal was finally rewarded by 
Paul jerking a skunk out in the midst of us. We left at 
once. Dizzy wasa trifle slow—only a trifie, but he suf- 
fered for it. Paul accompanied us home and kept the 
memory of that night green for a weekor more. Dizzy’s 
absence from church the next day was compulsory, and 
his callers, who came to condole, smoked vigorously. 

I went on a turkey hunt one day with Dizzy and Sam. 
Sam took his dogs and we loaded ourselves into a dugout 
and paddled up the creek about a mile and went ashore 
at Maple Landine, in the forks. We put out the dogs, 
but for the first three miles or sostarted nothing. At last 
the dogs opene:l on the black-jack ridge, and Dizzy, who 
was nearest to them, saw several turkeys run into a patch 
of lew palmetto, We hunted through it some time before 

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we found anything, and then a turkey rose directly in 
front of Dizzy and Sam. Sam had only one barrel cocked 
and frantically pulled on the wrong trigger, and Dizzy, 
who is big enough to do better, missed him fair and square. 
There wasn’t much said as the turkey sailed away down 
through the swamp, but that was because we could not 
do justice to the occasion. Wecould find no more and 
continued on up the ridge about a mile further, when Sam 
exclaimed ‘Look, look!” and we saw a flock of about a 
dozen or fifteen turkeys that we had startled, flying 
down across the creek into theswamp. We marked them 
down near a big cypress and cautiously worked our way 
toward the place. e crossed the creek on a fallen tree 
and then our troubles commenced, I never saw mos- 
quitoes worse. They bit through our clothing and 
swarmed about us so we could do nothing. We tried to 
quietly brush them away with our handkerchiefs but at 
last had to leave the swamp in self-defense, Sam was the 
only one whosawa turkey after entering the swamp, and 
he failed to get close enough for a shot, 

For some time Sam had been urging me to cross the 
creek into St. Johns county, and try a drive for deer, and 
at last we set a day to go. Sam lived about five miles 
away, and I drove out. Ihada village cart which was 
rather narrow, and on the way some one hailed me, 
Without checking the horse, I turned my head to see 
who it was, and the next instant I was lying by the road- 
side together with my gun and other dunnage. The cart 
hadstruck a stump, I hung on to the reins and stopped the 
horse; no damage done and I was soon under way again. 

I put the horse up at Sam’s, and we were soon across 
the creek and wading through the low lands adjacent. 
The fall had been very wet and everything was afloat. 
We had a hard time of it, and tramped for ten miles 
before we saw anything. While we were lying at the 
foot of a big pine resting, we caught sight of a doe and 
yearling slowly ambling along by the edge of the woods 
opposite, and distant may be 200yds. ehastily ran to 
head them, keeping concealed as much as possible, but 
when about 100yds. from them the doe saw us and stopped 
and stood looking at us over a bunch of palmetto. “Shoot! 
shoot!” whis sted Sam, but having only buckshot and so 
small a mark as a deer’s head, I knew the chances were 
too small. Sam, however, could not wait, and let drive a 
load of blue whistlers that made hayoc with the palmetto 
but never touched the doe, and away the deer went and 
were out of sight in a jiffy. The dogs were on the track 
of them, and at the report of the gun they opened and 
soon after came up and continued the chase, despite our 
efforts to prevent them. We saw nothing else that day 
except a heavy shower on our way home that drenched 
us through and through, 

It’s all in a lifetime, and I hope I shall have many more 
hunts in the brave State of Florida ere I resign, and 
whether successful or not in obtaining game, ‘T shall 
count the time well spent, CALUMET. 

CINCINNATI, O., Dec. 1. 


NOTE BOOK OF A HUNTING PARSON. 
My first recollection of 


I, 
T HAVE always loved to hunt. 

literature is ‘‘The Life of Daniel Boone” and ‘‘Cooper’s 
Stories of the Frontier.” When scarcely ten years old 
how often I stole my father’s heavy rifle, making a tripod 
out of three laths to rest it on, for it was too heavy for 
me to hold up, and many a gray squirrel did I interrupt 
in hulling the nuts among the branches of the old hickory 
and chestnut trees of the woods of Pennsylvania. Oh! 
the delights of those boyhood days. 

I was not well nor strong through my earlier life, and 
if there were corn to plant or potatoes to drop, my back 
was sure to ache, but it always rested me to drag out 
that heavy rifle. Father said it was the gun that kept 
me ailing, but of course he was wrong, for what father is 
not? Since boyhood my vacations and other spare time 
have been passed in camp, rolled in my blankets at night 
under the trees and stars, and roaming with no other 
companions but my dogs; and I have traversed the wilds 
from Lake Itasca on the north to the other side of the 
equator on the south. By the camp-fire at night I have 
filled many a leaf in the note book that now for the first 
time comes to light. 

On some of these I find the record of a week’s rare 
sport. 

se on one occasion worn out with excessive labors, 
my parishioners united in saying, “You must have some 
recreation.” SolIpicked up my rifle, a handsome one, 
presented by the young men of my congregation, and in 
a few days I was in the heart of the Sierras, near the base 
of Mount Whitney, the highest of the range, On my 
way I called on my friend, a bank official in the town of 
M. and told him of my projected trip. He said: “I know 
alittle valley where Lused to keep cattle when I first 
came to California for my health. Now (October) it is 
just below the snow line and deer will be pent there, 
and if we can get over the high ridges without encounter- 
ing too much snow we can have rare sport there for a 
season.” My friend was an old and enthusiastic hunter 
and quickly added, ‘‘T’'ll be glad to_be off with you for a 
few days.” A pair of mules,a brace of dogs, a light 


Spring wagon, our camp fixtures, a day’s climbing toward 


the sun and we were near the giant Sequoias on the line 
between the counties of Fresno and Tulare in California. 
Nearly a mile perpendicularly beneath us stretched a 
beautiful valley, about three miles Jong, green with groyes 
of poplars and luxuriant grass. It looked indeed like a 
hunter’s paradise. We were soon in it, throwing up logs 
to break the cold winds, and camp was quickly estab- 
lished. Bacon and slapjacks were the first meal; anda 
sound sleep found usat daylight ready for action. My 
friend took one direction and I another. 

Tf I had not started out to followmy note book jottings, 
I would not chronicle the following, but here goes: After 
crossing a little ravine, I stood in the midst of a flat cov- 
ered with short shrubs and long grass. It was only half 
light; 1 thought I heard soft footfalls on the leaves, and I 
listened more eagerly. In an instant a snort, a bound, a 
rushing and springing. All around me were bucks with 
branching antlers, does and fawns. I stood in the very 
center of a vast herd of them. I flung my rifle to m 
shoulder. Within ten yards of me there was a tremend- 
ous buck. Bang!—sure he’s down. Another, and another; 
I whirled round that center and soon emptied my maga- 
zine. Waiting a moment for the smoke of the carnage to 
clear away, I proceeded to count the spoils. How many 
do you suppose were slain? Not ons, I could not believe 


it. Ihunted the brush over and over. Not even a sign 
of blood. It was a desperate case of buck fever. After 
ete of hunting, for the first time in my life I believe I 

ad been banging away without ever seeing the sights of 
my rifle, 

But “a bad beginning makes a good ending.” I sat 
down on an ancient log and wiped the beads of perspira- 
tion from my dizzy brow and refilled my magazine. I 
took my bearings and thought my head level enough for 
another trial. T walked down the ravine, then crossed to 
the other side—what’s that? Flashing in the rays of the 
morning sun there were the antlers of a noble buck. His 
nostrils were wide distended. He seemed to be smelling 
the “battle afar off.” A monarch of the forest! Does it 
not make one’s pulse thrill? But no nervousness now, I 
raised my rifle carefully, up the foreleg, now a little be- 
hind the shoulder, and touched the hair trigger. A wild 
bound in mid-air, Well, we'll have meat in camp for a 
day or two anyhow. 

alf a mile down the valley another fine buck springs 
out from the cover of a grove of cottonwoods and 
piunees down into a gulch. e has caught wind of me, 
ut as his horns and neck appear on the opposite bank he 
stops. Ah, a fine shot, thougha long one. At the crack 
of the rifle he disappears. T hurry to the spot. There he 
lies hardly moved from his tracks, True to the aim the 
ball broke his neck, 


But what’s that rushing through the brush? Our friend 
S,, attracted by the fugilade, is coming down the moun- 
tain. As he reaches me, almost breathless and panting, 
he cried exultingly, ‘‘Well, I declare, I hardly expected 
to get him; it was along shot.” ‘‘You,” I replied, ‘‘you 
never shot him; I killed him myself.” He laughed and 
threw out his empty shell. I did the same. Well, here 
was a problem and how wasit to be solved? He suggested 
that we draw cuts. ‘“‘No, sir,” said I, ‘‘you’re an old 
hunter, and although our guns are both of the same cali- 
ber, you know where the ball goes in it covers its track, 
and where it comes out it makes aragged edge.” We 
examined from all sides on this basis, and “Sure enough,” 
said he, “it was your ball.” We had fired simultaneously 
and neither had heard the pevatt of the other's rifle. 
While dressing him my friend laughed again, and gaid, 
‘Look here,” and he showed me half the breadth of the 
bullet cut out of the right ear by his bullet. 

Turning a leaf in my book I find: Quite a ludicrous in- 
cident occurred yesterday. We found bear sign down 
the valley, We had Beopee in a beautiful, sunny cove 
to eat our midday meal. Down below us was a dee 

Ich. Friend §. went down to explore for water to was 
own the cold fried venison and flapjacks. Finding it 
dry he laid himself down on the long bunch grass that 
matted its banks, placed his hat over his eyes to shield 
them from the rays of the sun, and was enjoying a well- 
earned rest. Iwas about to follow suit on hearing his 
report on the water question, when I noticed that old 
Rough, one of our dogs, was very uneasy. Wilh raised 
bristles he walked round and round, snuffing the air, I 
threw him a piece of meat to which he paid no heed, At 
last I made him lic down beside me, and was just in the 
first stage of a sweet doze when: What on earth! What 
a noise! A snort like a bursting steam valve brought me 
to a perpendicular position instantly. I looked toward 
the place lately occupied by 8S. and saw him illustratin 
the Dutchman’s flying leap. The distance describe 
would have done credit to the propelling power of dyna- 
mite, Out of the gulch from the very place where he had 
been resting there rushed a huge black bear. It climbed 
the opposite bank and tore down the gulch, making the 
tamarack thicket rattle as if swept by a Colorado cyclone. 
I fired a parting salute as it disappeared and the dogs 
fairly roared, but the cafion was rough and almost im- 
passable and we called back the dog, while I rolled on 
the grass and laughed till my sides ached. : 

At night by the camp-fire as we laughed again over 
our adventure of the day, my friend told me of an ad- 
venture he had with bruin, when he, in ’d1-2, kept cattle 
in this little valley. ‘I came,” said he, ‘“‘to get cured of 
the asthma and in this succeeded. Nothing in the world 
is like this free air and mountain life, Thousands of peo- 
ple die in our cities because they are too lazy or too ignor- 
ant of the mountains to get well. My wife and I came 
in here and built a little cabin down where I showed you 
the pretty site. We made butter through the summer, 
The dairy wassome distance from the houseamong a clump 
of pines. Bears were plentiful here then. Wehad grizzlies, 
black, cinnamon and brown, and no little trouble to keep 
them from the calves andthe milk. Sometimes they would 
take out a log or lift off the roof and in the morning there 
was not a drop of milk in the troughs; for as for pans we 
had none of them. One nightI heard a great rattling 
around the milk house, and more asleep than awake I got 
a and without waiting to dress, walked out the path. 
T listened and heard nothing. I went alittlefurther than 
further, till Ireached the milk house. I started back, 
and half way to the cabin there stood in the path between 
me and my bed and clothes and trusty rifle, an old grizzly 
with his eye balls glaring. He uttered two or three low, 
significant growls which I interpreted to mean ‘‘Get up 
one of those pine trees as quick as you can shin it.” Like 
a cat I reached a limb about 80ft. from the ground, IL 
got astride and soon found out that the bark had never 
been sandpapered, It was not a soft seat, and without 
ulster or any approach to it, in fact with little more than 
Adam wore before the fall, the night being exceedingly 
chilly, my situation soon became, to say the least, a little 
monotonous. My teeth chattered. Ichanged from side 
to side. My hands were cramped and numb, and I was 
tormented with the fear of falling off. Meanwhile old 
bruin was pawing the ground faithfully or else walking 
round and round the tree, keeping constant guard. My 
wife had gone out to the town to make some purchases 
and there was no one in the house to give me help. All 
night long I held on to that limb, and all night long that 
old bear kept his faithful watch. Ob! the horror of those 
hours, for not till broad daylight did he say ‘‘Good bye,” 
each of us thinking concerning the other, ‘I'll see you 
later; ta, ta.” Pacific, 

STrocEron, Cal. 


Hoquiam, Washington Territory, Dec. 8.—There is 
plenty of game here of all kinds, but I have very little 
time to try my luck. Perhaps that is the condition of 
affairs in some other good game regions.—L, H, 


THE TRAVELHRS paid 17,858 aecident claims in 18$4, amountin 
to nearly $950,000,—ddv. ee 


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Res ots | eal 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


QUAIL. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 
In the winter of 1868 I was in North Carolina, and daily 


while shooting would see many persons with nets, who |: 
were engaged in capturing quail and shipping them to | 


the Philadeplhia market. Asan experiment I purchased 
340 live birds, put them in coops covered with canvas, 
and took them to my old home in New Hampshire. There 
I utilized an old sheep pen, 20ft. square and 12ft. high, 
for their home. There was a lot adjoining, inclosed with 
a high board fence. I covered this with pigeon nets; the 
quail had free ingress and egress. I lost thirteen birds in 
transit. I fed them buckwheat, cabbage and apples and 
they thrived finely, Having procured them from High 
Point, N. C., [found that the climate did not disagree 
with them, I kept them from January to March, when I 
distributed them in half dozens over a radius of five miles. 
Only lost.seven birds during their captivity. The third 
year after this they were found as far east as Lowell, 
Mass.,, and as far north as Dumbarton in the extreme 
north. 

The people of New England can well afford to turn 
their attention to quail culture, as the country is so well 
adapted to their propagation, and if sportsmen and hunt- 
ers will put straw stacks in their thickets and track the 
way over the fields by scattering straw, they will always 
find in deep snow time. and bad weather the noble little 
bird the quail. My belief is that if farmers and others 
would cover their brush heaps with straw in the fall, the 
quail would make these places their winter home, 

In 1874 IT placed 34 quail eggs under a bantam hen. 
She hatched and reared 30 of them until they were full- 
grown birds. 

Our Ohio fish and game law is deficient in several re- 
spects. I went before the committee on fish and game 
at the last session of the Legislature, and urged with all 
my powers to induce them to shorten the season for quail 
Shooting, and not to allow shooting after Dec. 1; our 
season extends to Jan. i, My opinion is that the birds 
have a hard time, even if unmolested, to get through the 
winter when snow is on the ground, 

Within the last three days more quail have been slaugh- 
tered by fellows who bunch them in the snow than were 
taken during the entire season, Pot and market-hunters, 
who could not bag a half dozen quail in a day’s shooting 
as sportsmen shoot, now bring in from three to four dozen 
daily, captured by potting them in the snow. At the 
little town of Roundhead, nine miles distant, three bun- 
ters in two days potted and packed a fiour barrel full of 
quail and shipped them to market. If thisstate of affairs 
continues until Jan. 1 there will scarcely be a bird left to 
tell the tale. At the coming session of the Legislature we 
will try and have the law so amended as to shorten the 
season for shooting and to give more protection to the 
birds, and do away with spring and summer shooting. 
We will try for a non-exportation law also. 13 PW epee 

HUNTSVILLE, Ohio. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Quail are very plenty hereabouts. I flushed ten fine 
coveys to-day and bagged thirty-eight. Little if any 
shooting is done here, and pot-hunting is not allowed. 
Within a few miles of here wild turkey and deer are 
fairly plenty. You can recommend this place and the 
Egerton Hotel toany one, and no gentleman could ever 
wish for more comfortable quarters or more cordial at- 
tention. JI regret to learn that during the recent and 
extraordinary heavy snow some of the colored people 
trapped alive a great many quail, and sold them in the 
village to some gentlemen who shot them out of a pigeon 
trap in a sweepstake. J.T. W. 

Macon, North Carolina. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

A correspondent, “*H, M. W.,” Baltimore, says he finds 
too much wheat is too heating for quail in confinement, 
and asks what is the ‘‘right food.” I have found cracked 
Indian corn an excellent food for cold weather and more 
easily digested than wheat, although it is more heating 
than the latter. But Iam inclined to the opinion that 
what game birds need when in confinement in the winter 
and deprived of exercise is occasional feeding with some 
laxative food to prevent indigestion and constipation. 
Cabbage chopped fine, pieces of apple, lettuce or spinach 
leaves, celery tops, or similar articles are good. In the 
article on ‘‘Uybrid Grouse,” issue of Dec. 16, “Tappan 
Oak Ferry,” read Tappan, Dak(ota) Territory. 

TouEDO, O, JAY BEBE. 


THOSE MASSACHUSETTS SNow Buntines.—Essex, Mass., 
Dec. 26,—Editor Forest and Stream: I was surprised 
last night upon opening ny favorite paper, the FoREst 
AND STREAM, to find my name in full in connection with 
a scathing denunciation of the Essex Gun Club, which I 
believe in view of the facts to be uncalled for. The birds 
shot as snow buntings (which may not be the right name) 
were put upon the list after consulting the game laws of 
1886; and the assertion was made that they were on sale 
in the Boston markets. (A man has told me to-day that 
a year or two ago he sent to Boston by express to be sold 
in open market, a dozen, for which he received 50 cents.) 
There seems to be a mistake somewhere. A committee 
has been appointed to ascertain the true name and stand- 
ing of the bird m question. The hunt was gotten up to 
awaken interest enough to starta gun club. The organ- 
ization has been perfected, and we had our first shoot at 
blueroek pigeons to-day. in the side-hunt values were 
affixed to direct effort to the most desired game. Quail 
and partridge were placed ati 50 points, rabbits at 25. 
Crows were set at 15, till some said they should hunt 
crows, when they were scaled down to 5 points to dis- 
courage any one going ont of their way to bag them, I 
hope at some future day to see something in your columns 
more creditable to the Essex Gun Club than your last 
editorial.—C, W. CHIPMAN, 


THE WINCHESTER CALENDAR, published by the Win- 
chester Arms Oo,, is a large card on which are emblazoned 
typical hunting scenes with the rifle. Among the flood 
of calendars this one will be likely to prove a favorite 
with PporiBiget because a constant reminder of the field 
days that have been, or better, are to come, 


_ THOSE WHO Preaels lecture, declaim or sing, will and do find | 
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar the speediest restorative of 
the voice in cases of hoarseness. It cures coughs and sore throats 
pee ae completely. Sold by all druggists, Prxm’s Toorn- 
ACHE DROPS cure in one minute.—Ady». - ¥: 


YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. 


Report of Capt. Moses Harris, First Cavalry, Act- 
ing Superintendent. 


YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, | 
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT, 
Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyo., Oct. 4, 1886. j 
Sie In compliance with your telegram of the 31st 
ultimo, I haye the honor to submit the following 
report: 

In obedience to the orders of my military superiors I 
arrived with my command, Troop M, First United States 
Cavalry, at the Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone 
National Park, late in the evening, Aug. 17, 1885, and at 


once reported by telegraph to the honorable Secretary of 


the Interior. Having, in response to. my telegram, been 
informed that. it was desired that I should assume the 
duties previously performed by the superintendent of the 
Park, I assumed those duties, relieving Col. D. W. Wear, 
the late superintendent, Aug. 20, 1886. Col. Wear ac- 
companied me through the Park, and I stationed detach- 
nents from my command at the following points, viz: 
The Norris Geyser Basin; the Fire Hole, or Lower Geyser 
Basin; the Upper Geyser Basin; the Grand Camion, or Falls 
of the Yellowstone; Riverside, on the Madison River; and 
Soda Butte, on the road to Cook City. These stations 
have been continued to the present time, and from 
frequent inspections made by myself and the officers of 
my command I am assured that the private soldiers and 
non-commissioned officers in charge have performed their 
duties faithfully, and that the Park has received all of 
the protection possible under the circumstances. A copy 
of the order published for the guidance of these several 
detachments in the discharge of their duties is forwarded 
with this report and marked A, It is proper to here state 
that much efficient assistance has been tendered by the 
following-named gentlemen, who were formerly em- 
ployed as assistant superintendents, viz: Mr. C. J. 
Baronett, William McClellan, and Ed. Wilson. The first 
named has been employed as a scout and guide under 
authority received from the War Department, and, owing 
to his long experience and perfect familiarity with the 
mountain trails, his services are invaluable. It is to be 
regretted that it has been found inexpedient to authorize 
the employment of more than one of these experienced 
scouts, 

Upon assuming my present duties I found two persons, 
Mr. Metcalf and a Mrs. Crary, residing at the Mammoth 
Hot Springs in violation of the Park regulations, and I at 
once served each of them with the requisite thirty days’ 
notice to vacate. The order was promptly obeyed in both 
instances, and the buildings improperly occupied will 
soon be demolished and removed. I have also found it 
necessary, for the preservation of good order and property, 
to expel a number of disreputable characters from the 
Park, This is at present the only authorized method for 
the enforcement of good order in the Park, and although 
the exercise of this authority may at times appear harsh. 
and arbitrary, it is indispensable to the proper protection 
of life and property. Ihave also found it necessary to 
forbid the turning loose of stocix to graze in the vicinity 
of the Hot Springs and Geyser formations. This practice 
was not only a source of annoyance to visitors, but of 
much injury to the formations. 


FOREST FIRES. 


lregret to have to report that destructive forest fires 
have been raging in the Park during the greater portion 
of the present season. The most destructive one, which 
was burning when I arrived in the Park, originated on 
the 14th of August last, near the East Fork of Gardiner 
River, in full view from the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel 
and about seven miles distant. This fire is still burning, 
and has extended over a tract of country some ten or 
twelve miles in length by three to five in width. 

It was the opinion of my predecessor, Colonel Wear, 
that this fire was started maliciously by some of his per- 
sonal enemies; but nothing is positively known as to its 
origin, Another fire, of less magnitude, originated on 
Tower Creek about the 10th of September. It was con- 
fined principally to the timber along the creek. Several 
other fires have originated, and after burning a short 
time have either been extinguished by the efforts of the 
men of my command, or have failed to spread destruc- 
tively from the absence of suitable material. A large 
number of fires have been extinguished by men of my 
detachments stationed through the Park, many of them 
under circumstances which Jed to the belief that they had 
been set maliciously. The most of these fires originated 
on the eastern side of the Park, near the road from Gardi- 
ner to Cooke City, and while some of them may have been 
started maliciously, the most of them were probably 
caused by the carelessness of camping parties. Those fires 
which have been started intentionally may be attributed 
to unscrupulous hunters, who, being prevented from 
hunting in the Park, resort to this method of driving the 
game beyond the Park limits, The Park is surrounded 
by a class of old frontiermen, hunters and trappers and 
squanv-men, who, as the game diminishes outside the 
Park, increase their efforts and resort to all sorts of ex- 
pedients to get possession of that which receives the pro- 
tection of law. The facility with which forest fires can be 
started, and the impossibility of extinguishing them, when 
once under way, by any available method, renders it ex- 
tremely difficult in this high, wind-swept region to guard 
against them. The only provision against them which 
can be proposed is that which is also required for the pro- 
tection of the Park, in other respects ‘‘a stringent law 
vigorously enforced.” ~ Two fires were started on the west 
border of the Park some two weeks ago; and the presence 
of a small band of Bannock Indians from the Lemhi Res- 
ervation, who left as soon as the fires were seen well 
under way, was to me a sufficient explanation of their 
origin. Fortunately they were extinguished by an oppor- 
tune snow storm before much damage had resulted. A 
considerable band of these Indians approached the west- 
ern border of the Park, along the Beaver Cafion road, in 
the latter part of August last; but upon my reporting the 
fact by telegraph to the Department, they were promptly 
recalled by their agent. These Indians are, however, 
allowed entirely too much liberty and are a constant 
source of annoyance. They visit the Madison Valley, on 
the western border of the Park, and in their hunting ex- 
cursions are not particular whether they cross the line 
of the Park or not. It is reported to me that they are in- 
cited to hunt in the Park by unscrupulous white men, 
who. also furnish them whisky. \ 


[Dec 30, 1886, 


GAME AND ITS PROTECTION. 


From the reports of reliable scouts familiar with the 
Moa of the elk, the deer and the buffalo, there can be 
but little doubt that there is an abundance of game in 
the Park. Detachments from my command on the east- 
ern and western sides of the Park haye constantly scouted 
the portions of the Park not frequented by ordinary tour- 
ists, and the scout Barronett has also been constantly on 
the go, watching suspected parties. Iam confident that 
up to the present date there have been no depredations of 
any magnitude, and that the game has been well pro- 
tected. ; 

THE GEYSERS. 


It is apparent from the most casual observation that 
the means heretofore employed for the preservation of 
the natural objects of wonder and beauty in the Park 
have been entirely inadequate. It may be said without 
exaggeration that not one of the notable geyser forma- 
tions in the Park has escaped mutilation or defacement 
in some form. Those that have been most fortunate are 
covered with lead-pencil inscriptions recording the names 
of those shallow-minded visitors to whom such a distinc- 
tion is a pleasure, A lead-pencil mark seems to be avery 
harmiess defacement, but names bearing date of 1880 are 
still discoverable through the thin deposit of silica, and if 
this marking should go on unchecked, in a-very few years 
these once beautiful formations will have become un- 
sightly and unattractive objects. At the Upper Geyser 
Basin names with date of June, 1886, have been chiseled 
into the solid geyserite so deep that, in the slow process 
of nature, many years must elapse bofore this mutilation 
will be obliterated, Notcontent with the defacement of the 
formations, efforts are constantly being made to destroy 
the geysers themselves by throwing into them sticks, logs 
of wood, and-all sorts of obstructions. The-eruptive force 
of several of the geysers has been totally destroyed by 
vandalism of this character. The footsteps of the throngs 
of visitors are wearing away the delicate and Jace-like 
tracery of the silicious deposits, and in a few years the 
formations surrounding the geysers will present the ap- 
pearance of the worn pavements of a city street. The 
willful defacement of these beautiful objects can only be 
prevented by watchful supervision, supported by the 
rigid enforcement of lawful penalties, A certain amount 
of wear and deterioration, incident to the multitude of 
visitors, is probably unavoidable, 


ROADS, 


Capt. Dan C. Kingman, Corps of Engineers. United 
States Army, the officer in charge of the construction 
and improvement of the roads of the Park, will doubt- 
less submit, through the chief of his corps, a detailed re- 
port of the work performed under his supervision. 

The small appropriation for the construction of roads 
and bridges in the Park for the present fiscal year was 
not made available until toward the last of August, and 
it was not until the first part of September that worl: was 
finally commenced; but by the vigorous efforts of Captain 
Kingman much good work has already been accomplished, 
and before the end of the season it is expected that the 
new road from the Norris Geyser Basin to the Grand 
Cafion and falls of the Yellowstone will be completed, 
and.a bad piece of road along the Obsidian Cliff, where 
construction is extremely difticult, thoroughly improved, 

After consultation with Captain Kingman, I have, in 
my estimate of appropriation required for the fiscal year 
ending June 30, 1888, placed the amount which can be 
judiciously and economically expended in the construc- 
tion and improvement of roads of the Park at $150,000. 

The appropriation by Congress of this amount will 
render it practicable to construct a good road from the 
Upper Geyser Basin, the terminus of the present road, to 
the Shoshone Geyser Basin; thence around the southern 
shore of Shoshone Lake and across the continental divide 
to the west arm of the Yellowstone Lake; thence along 
the western shore of Yellowstone Lake to the outlet, and 
along the Yellowstone to the Falls and Grand Cafion. 
From the falls the road will be continued down the Yel- 
lowstone to a junction with the present road to Cook 
City, which will be improved from the point of junction 
to the Mammoth Hot Springs. It isalsoin contemplation 
to improve the present road from Mammoth Hot Springs 
to the Upper Geyser Basin throughout its length. And 
also the Beayer Cafion road from the Fire Hole to the 
western boundary of the Park. Although this scheme 
does not embrace all of the roads necessary or desirable in 
the Park, it will, when carried into effect, enable tourists 
to visit the principal objects of interest without discom- 
fort, and without passing twice over the same road. 

Owing to the shortness of the season in which labor can 
he profitably expended upon roads in this region, it is of 
the utmost importance that any appropriation made by 
Congress should be made available at the earliest possible 
date. ¥ 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS. 


The hotel accommodations in the Park have in general 
been excellent. During the rush of visitors in the month 
of August the hotel managers at two or three points in 
the Park found some difficulty in providing for their 
numerous guests, but although some inconvenience by 
visitors Iiay have been experienced, there was but little 
actual discomfort, A fine new hotel has been completed 
at the Norris Geyser Basin, and fam informed that before 
the next season it isthe intention of the Yellowstone Park 
Association to erect one equally as spacious at the Grand 
Cation. 

It is to be hoped also, that the structures at the Lower 
and Upper Geyser Basins may soon be replaced by others 
more suitable for the accommodation of the increasing 
number of annnal visitors. 


TRANSPORTATION. 


The transportation facilities have been adequate to the 
demands of travel. No serious accidents have occurred, 
and no complaints of inciyvility on the part of drivers, or 
of extortion by the proprietors have been made. There 
have been during the season a large number of irrespon- 
sible persons doing business in the Park with saddle ani- 
mals and pack outfits. These parties do not reside per- 
manently in the Park, but come in for the season, , 

In my opinion no person should be allowed to do busi 
ness of this character in the Park without first obtaining 
permission from the superintendent, and registering their 
ag yeep EE ioe ere. — iA 

poe so authoriz o business, or act as 
should be furnished with a certificate to that offect, and 


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Duc. 30, 1886.) 


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the visiting public should be cautioned to do business 
with those parties only who are thus duly authorized, 

The tariff of charges for transportation for all persons 
doing business in the Park should be uniform, and should 
include the charge per day for saddle and pack animals, 
and for all kinds of carriages in use, 

a. LEASES. 

As far as Lam informed by the records of this office the 
following described leases are the only ones now operative 
in the Park, viz., John lf, Yancy, 10 acres upon the mail 
route from Mammoth Hot Springs to Cook City, to be 
measured from the building now occupied by said Yancy 
as a central point, Helen S$. Henderson and Walter J. 
Henderson, 10 acres of land at Mammoth Hot Springs. 
James A, Olark 4 acres of land at Mammoth Hot Springs. 
I, Jay Haynes 4 acres of land at Mammoth Hot Springs, 
and 4 acres at Upper Geyser Basin. Charles Gibson four 
different sites in the Yellowstone National Park. contain- 
ing 7 acres in all. No. 1 at Mammoth Hot Springs, No, 2 
at Norris Geyser Basin, No. 3 at the Grand Cafion of the 
Yellowstone, No. 4 at the Yellowstone Lake. All of the 
rights and privileges conferred by Mr. Gibson’s lease 
appear to be exercised by a stock company known as the 
Yellowstone Park Association. Mr, Gibson has executed 
an instrument transferring the lease to this company, and 
the paper was forwarded for the approval of the honora- 
ble Secretary of the Interior through this office, Sept, 15, 
1886, The Park Association has carried on the business 
of hotel keeping during the past season at the following 
points in the Park, viz,, Mammoth Hot Springs, Norris 
Geyser Basin, Grand Cafion of the Yellowstone, Fire 
Hole, or Lower Geyser Basin and Upper Geyser Basin, 

At none of these points are the buildings occupied by 
the Park Association iocated upon land described in the 
leases, It appears that permission was granted by the 
Department, by telegraph, June 10, 1886, to change the 
original location at Norris Geyser Basin subject to the ap- 
proyal of the Department, upon formal application by the 
lessee, with description of site selected. I am not in- 
formed whether or not this application has been made and 
approved. A good hotel has been erected upon the new 
site, and it appears to be well located. 

Tt appears by a letter from the Department, on file in 
this office, dated May 27, 1886, that permission was 
granted Mr. Gibson to erect a temporary building to be 
used for hotel purposes at the Grand Cation of the Yellow- 
stone, with the understanding that it should be removed 
on or before the ist day of August, 1886, This building 
has not yet been removed, nor has the erection of the per- 
manent building at that point been commenced, 

At the Fire Hole, or Lower Geyser Basin, there are 
three buildings occupied by the Park Association, and 
two cottages connected with it. A piece of ground at 
this place, four acres in extent. was leased to G. W. Mar- 
shall in January, 1884, A half interest was subsequently 
transferred to one Henderson, and I believe several sales 
and transfers of this lease have since been made without 
the authority of the Department. It is presumed that 
the Park Association are occupying the buildings at this 
point under the color of this lease. 

The company is also occupying a hotel building at the 
Upper Geyser Basin, which, f believe, was originally 
erected by the Park ImprovementCompany. This build- 
ing is less than one-fourth of a. mile from the Old Faith- 
ful Geyser, contrary to the provisions of the act of March 
3, 1883. The hoteis of the Park Association at these 
points have been. of nnumixed benefit to the public, and 
the accommodations they have afforded bave enabled 
many visitors to enjoy the wonderful objects in their 
vicinity who would otherwise have been unable to do so: 
but it is recommended that if this company is to continue 
to occupy these sites that it be required to have them ac- 
curately surveyed, and that leases be applied for and 
taken out in proper form. The remaining lease holders 
in the Park have, so far as [ am informed. complied with 
the requirements of their leases. 


RULES AND REGULATIONS, 


The only rules and regulations of the Park which have 
received the approval of the Department are those bear- 
ing date of May 4, 1881, as amended by Secretary Teller 
Jan, 15, 1883. 

These regulations are no longer applicable under the 
changed conditions of the Park. Probably for this reason 
they have not been posted in the Park or generally pub- 
lished. Various rules have been from time to time estab- 
lished by the Superintendent, but they have not been so 
published or posted as to be generally known and their 
enforcement has consequently been difficult. I have pre- 
pared certain rules and regulations which appear to me 
proper and necessary and submit them herewith (paper 
inclosed and marked B) for the consideration of the De- 

artment. If approved, I recommend that 1,600 copies 
fe printed on muslin and forwarded in time to be posted 
throughout the Park before the next season for visitors 
opens. The enforcement of these rules and regulations 
will be difficult until some more effective penalty for 
their infringement is provided than expulsion from the 
Park, 

The necessity of a form of government for the National 
Park is becoming, year by year, more urgent, as thenum- 
ber of visitors to the Park increases. All sorts of worth- 
less and disreputable characters are attracted here by the 
immunity afforded by the absence of law and courts of 
justice. Evanston, the county seat of Uinta county, 
Wyoming, more than 200 miles distant, with a rugged 
and mountainous region intervening, is the nearest point 
at which even a justice of the peace with the necessary 
jurisdiction can be found, 

This subject has been so frequently brought to the 
attention of the Department, and of Congress, that any 
recommendation from me would seem superfluous. 

_ In the preparation of the estimate of appropriations re- 

quired for the Yellowstone National Park for the fiscal 
year ending June 30, 1888, IT have assumed that the civil 
administration of the affairs of the Park would be con- 
tinued, and have estimated for the pay of a superintend- 
ent and a sufficient number of assistants to insure some 
effective protection to the Park. The amount included in 
these items may, in view of previous appropriations for 
this p se, appear excessive, -but after giving the sub- 
ject caretul consideration, Lam of the opinion that a less 
amount would be inadequate to the end in view. 

I have also included in this estimate the necessary 
amount for a suitable residence and office for the superin- 
tendent, and for the purchase and keeping of such animals 
us will be necessary to replace those which: have been’ 

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ordered sold because no fund is available from which 
they can be subsisted. 

Tam, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, 
Moses Harris, Capt. First Cay., Actg. Supt. 
The SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR. 


A. 
{Orders No. 5,] 
Camp SHERIDAN, MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WYO., | 
August 21, 1886, { 
I. 'The following Park Regulations will be enforced by the sold- 
iers of this command stationed at the yarious points of interest 
for the protection of the National Park. - 
(i) The cutting of green timber, or the removal or displacement 
of any mineral deposits or natural curiosities,isforbidden, 
(2) Hunting and trapping and the discharge of firearms within 
the limits of the Parkis prohibited. Fishing is forbidden except 
oe Wes and line, and the sale of fish so taken is also disal- 
owed. 
(5) Wagon tires on all wagons used for treighting purposes on 
the roads constructed by the Goyernment are required to be at 
least four inches in width. 
4) Camping parties will only build fires when actually néces- 
sary, te must carefully extinguish them when no longer re- 
uired, 
(5) The sale of intoxicating liquors, except by hotel proprietors 
to their guests, for their own use, is strictly prohibited. 
(6) Trespassers within the Park for illicit purposes or persons 
wantonly violating the foregoing rules, will be summarily re- 
moved from the Park, 
(7) No stock will be allowed to run Joosein the vicinity of the 
yarious points of interest within the Park frequented by visitors. 
(5) No rocks, sticks or other obstructions nist be thrown into 
any ofthe springs or geysers within the Park, 
Tt is enjoined upon all soldiers, when on duty at points frequented 
by tourists, to be vigilant and attentive in the enforcement of the 
foregoing regulations, and also to see that the stage drivers and 
other employees of the hotels do not use abusive language to, or 
otherwise maltreat, the visitors to the Park, They will alsoat all 
times exert themselves to preserve peace and order at the points 
where they are stationed. , 
They will in the enforcement of their orders conduct themselves 
in acourteous and polite, but firm and decided manner. They 
willnot hesitate to make arrests when necessary, reporting at 
once by telephone to the commanding officer. 

f, All loose stock found in the vicinity of this camp or the 
formation of the hot springs, will be driven into the corral near 
the office of the Park superintendent, and there held until a proper 
guaranty is given that they will not again be turned loose. 

By order of Captain Harris, 
H, EB, TULHeRLY, | 
First Licutenant, First Cavalry, Adjutant. 


B. 

RULES AND KEGULATIONS PROPOSED POR THE PROTECTION OF THA 
YELLOWS®ONE NATIONAL PARE. 

(1) The eutting or spoliation of timber within the Park is strictly 
forbidden by law; also the remoying of mineral deposits, uatu- 
ral curiosities or wonders, or the displacement of the same trom 
theiy natural condition, 

2) Permission to use the necessary dry or fallen timber, or to 
cut hay within the Park, must be obtained from the superintend- 
ent, and be subject at all times to his supervision and control. 

(3) Tires shall only be kindled when actually necessary, and 
shall be immediately extinguished when no longer required. Un- 
der no circumstances must they be left burning wien the place 
kindled shall be vacated by the party requir- 


Moss Haris. 


where they have been 
ing their use. 

4) 'The shooting at, wounding, capturing, or killing of any 
animal or bird within the Park is hereby prohibited. Wishing, ex- 
cept with hook and line, is also prohibited. The outfits of any 
person found hunting, or having in their possession game killed 
Within the Park, shall be subject to seizure and confiscation. 

5) No person will be permitted to reside permanently within the 
Park withont permission from the Department of the inieriar, 

(6) The sale of intoxicating liquors is prohibited, except to hotel 
guests for table use, No bar-room or saloon shall be maintained 
within the Fark. 

(i) No advertisements shall be posted or displayed within the 
Park, except such as may be necessary on buildinys situated on 
eased vround. : 

(8) No person shall do business of any kind in the Park, or act as 
guide, without a license from the superintendent, who shall have 
power to revoke such license in his discretion. 

(8) The defacement of any of the geyser or hot spring formations, 
by written inscription or otherwise, is strictly forbidden, as is also 
the throwing of any substance into the geyser vents. 

(0) Riding or driving wpon any of the geyser or hot spring for- 
mations, except upon regularly established driveways, or the turn- 
ing loose of steck te graze in their vicinity, is prohibited. 

(1) Ail persons who shall render themselves obnoxious by kad 
behavior. or who shall violate any of the foregoing rules, shall be 
summarily removed from the Park under the authority of Section 
2475, Revised Statutes of the United States, which provides that 
the National Park ‘“‘shall be under the exclusive control of the 
Secretary of the Interior, whose duty it shall be to make and pub- 
lish such rules and regulations as he shall deem necessary or 
proper,” and who, ‘‘generally shall be authorized to take all such 
measures as shal] be necessary or proper to fully earry out the ob- 
ject atid purposes of this act.” 

Moses HArRRtS, Capt., First Cay., Actg. Supt. 


RIFLES AND RIFLE SHOOTING. 

Editor Forest and Strsem: 

In FOREST AND STREAM of Dec. 16, I note a communication 
signed “Wells,” containing some remarks in regard to rechamber- 
ing rifles and the use of ammunition different from that for which 
the arm was originally intended. Your correspondent mentions 
a 40cal. single VWinchester rifle the shooting of which is impaired 
by using a .40-65-310 Remington cartridge, the requisite alteration 
haying been made in the chamber, and he seems to be at a loss to 
account for the fact that “it does not shoot as well as before.” 

lt strikes me that such an operation could hardly be expected to 
result otherwise than in spoiling the gun, as to accuracy at least. 
In the first place that form of the Winchester rifie, and its proper 
ammunition, are the outcome of exhaustive and intelligent ex- 
periment on the part of the makers, and taken as a whole the arm 
combines, properly and completely, all the conditions essential to 
the successful working of the rifle as a type of its class—made with 
a slow spiral (one turn in 40in.)—and shallow groying (.003in, deep) 
it is altogether admirably adapted to the short hard bullet and 
comparatively heayy powder charge for which it was intended. 
Now comparing the .40-62-210 Winchester cartridge with the 
40-65-3810 Remington ammunition mentioned by your correspond- 
ent, we find that in making the change from one to the other but 
3 grains of powder are added while the weight of the bullet is in- 
ereased 100 grains, which in itself alters the proportions to an ex- 
tent quite sufficient to disturb the relative conditions upon which 
accuracy and effectiveness were originally dependent. 

One consequence of such an experiment, and a most probable 
one, is that the longer bullet will turn over and over in its fliglit, 
because of its lower initial velocity and the slow twist of the rifie- 
ing. This tumbling over and “‘key-holing” is an accident from 
whith the shorter bullet is entirely exempt, as its high starting 
speed and consequent rapid rotation on its axis will keep its point 
foremost until its force is spent. There are, of course, other possi- 
ble causes which may work injury to the shooting powers ofa 
rifie when radical changes are made in the ammunition, for 
example: Careful measurement will show that bullets of the 
same calibre or diameter nominally are not always so really, and, 
for obvious reasons, quod shooting cannot fairly be expected from 


bad-fitting bullets, whether too large or toosmall. Onthe whole, I 
aro of opinion that altering or ‘* ering” at a gun is much more 
likely to work harm than good, : WW. D:% 


NORRISTOWN, Pa. 


Mississrppr.—Aberdeen, Dec. 19.—Birds have been 
found in satisfying numbers during the present season, 
and some large bags have been made, Two medium shots 
came in the other day with a bag of sixty quails and sev- 
éral hares; while one of our keenest sportsmen brought 
in a bag of thirty, the result of some three hours’ work of 
an afternoon, Business has allowed my getting out but 
twice and for only an hour or two each time. My bag on 
either occasion was but small, numbering only ten birds; 
but Ihave reached the point where my day’s sport does 
not depend upon the weight of the bag, and a dozen birds 
afford me more enjoyment than formerly was to be had 
after a long day of hard work yielding a bag of forty or 
fifty.—WILL, |= = =: ee: a ae 


Sea and River SHishing. 


AMERICAN SILKWORM GUT. 

READ with considerable interest an article in a recenti 
issue of FOREST AND STREAM on an attempt to make 
silkworm gut out of an American silkworm, As Pater- 
son is the center of the silk industry of this country, I 
concluded to make an investigation into the matter at 
my earliest opportunity. To-day I had the pleasure of 
meeting Mr, John Ryle, the man who nearly half a cen- 
tury ago introduced the sill industry into this country, 
and who is generally called the Father of the American 
Silk Industry. Mr. Ryle has spent a busy life in the silk 
business, and is thoroughly acquainted with it in every 
respect, He told me about the multicaulis craze of 1853, 
when people in this country raised mulberry trees for the 
purpose of raising cocoons and spinning: silk. There are 
in. Paterson at this date still a number of mulberry trees 
whose origin dates back tothe year of the craze, The latter 
died out when it was found that Americans could not 
compete with the pauper labor of Italy and China in reel- 
ing silk from the cocoons, this being a very tedious and 
poorly paid operation. Recently, the Women’s Silk Cul- 
ture Association, of Philadelphia, has revived the fever, 
and cocoons are again being grown in this country. I 
explained to Mr. Ryle the purport of the article in FoREST 
AND STREAM, and asked him for his ideas on the matter. 
Ge says that there is no native silkworm; the silkworm 
eTown here comes from Italy, but there is little trouble 
in growing the cocoons. Mr. Ryle saw no reason why 
American anglers and physicians should depend on Spain 
for silkworm gut, but was inclined to think that there 
must be some secret in the manipulation of the gut in 
Spain, otherwise it would have been long ago introduced. 
into this country. The silk industry is one which some 
years ago was full of secrets, and perhaps the light of the 
present age has not penetrated as far as the worm before 
he envelops himself in the cocoon. That the climate or 
mulberry leaves in this country have no effect on the 
silkworm is shown by the fact that Italian silkworms in 
this country produce splendid silk—in fact the silk is 
superior to the Italian product. Then why should not the 
gut be as good? Mr, Ryle may be correct in his pre- 
sumption that the people of Spain have some secret in 
the manipulation of the gut; but Yankee ingenuity ought 
to blush if it cannot guess this secret or get at it im some 
way. With the present price of gut leaders, and the ease 
with which silkworms are reared, I should think that 
there would be a fortune in this business for the right 
man, If some of your readers with more time than I 
have should desire an experiment, I will gladly assist 
them in getting some cocoons, and then they can produce 
any quantity of butterflies and ‘‘wums.” I can get a 
limited number of cocoons gratis, and the trouble of trying 

the experiment would not be much, C, A, SHRINER. 

PATERSON, N. J- 


NUMBERING FISH HOOKS. 

pss subject, to which we have referred before, has 

raised a storm on the other side of the water, and 
has invoked personal remarks which have engendered bad. 
feeling. We have received copious extracts from the 
Redditch Indicator of Nov. 27 and Dec. 4. The first of 
these gives an account of the annual supper of the Red- 
ditch Angling Club, in which the chairman, in his open- 
ning address, called upon the meeting to express some 
opinion upon some letters which had appeared in the 
Fishing Gazette, with regard to the re-numbering of fish 
hooks, and Mr, Pennell’s remarks in that journal were 
characterized as ‘‘ungentlemanly and uncalled for [ap- 
plause],”_ The chairman thought the project suggested 
by Mr. Pennell was calculated to cause an immense 
amount of trouble and confusion to the manufacturers 
and workmen. It seems that in the course of his remarks 
on this subject Mr. Pennell had spoken of the leading 
manufacturers of fish hooks as ‘‘ignorant and pig-headed. 
in their own business to an almost incredible degree.” 

Discussions followed in which the Fishing Gazette came 
in for some uncomplimentry notices, and its editor, Mr. 
Marston, and Mr. Pennell were classed as ‘‘literary fisher- 
men,” The chairman put the following resolution to the 
meeting which was carried unanimously: ‘‘That this 
meeting fully approves of the remarks of our president, 
Mr. Allcock, and other speakers in reference to hook 
numbering, and also considers that the town, its trade 
and interests, have been unfairly treated in the columns 
of the Fishing Gazette.” 

In the second lot of extracts there is more of this per- 
sonal matter which is foreign to the subject. All this is 
to be regretted, as no possible good can come of it. That 
there should be some uniform system of numbering hooks 
so that the No, 4 of one maker is not the No. 12 of another, 
we think most men will agree. Mr, Allcock agrees to 
this also, but claims that he is the largest manufacturer 
in the world, and that others should take his system, and 
bases his claim to this upon the fact that it would not only 
be inconvenient, but very expensive for him to change 
his methods of numbering. This we can easily under- 
stand, but it does not alter the fact that a reform is sadly 
needed; but this reform will never be brought about by 
resorting to abusive epithets. Mr. Pennell seems to be 
the first one to offend in this matter, and the membeys of 
the Redditch Angling Club allowed themselves to lose 
their tempers and try their hand at slinging mud, and all 
of this appears to us like an enormous tempest in a yery 
small teapot. 


LANDLOCKED SALMON FLY-FISHING.—Strathroy, Ont.— 
Editor Forest and Stream: Can any of your readers in- 
form me whether the landlocked salmon will take the fly? 
This magnificent fish differs so much from the lake, or 
salmon, trout, and on the table is so superior to it, that I 
should very much lke to hear whether any of your 
readers have ever taken. it with the fly, and what sport it 
affords to the angler. While on a fishing trip last summer 
on the shores of Lake Superior, I was told that this grand 
fish will take the fly, but could not find any one who had 
so taken it,—L. H. Smite. [The landlocked salmon takes 
the fly well and affords good sport, but it does not exist 
in Lake Superior, The guides mix up names, and from 
the habit of calling the lake trout a ‘salmon trout” and 
then dropping the last part of the name they find what 
they are pleased to call ‘‘salmon” in most lakes. It would 
be a blessing if the term ‘‘salmon trout” could be dropped 
entirely, The landlocked salmon is a native of Maine, 
and only exists:outside that State where planted. ] 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


(Dee. 20, 1886. 


RISING TO A FLY IN ALASKA. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Lhave often seen it questioned in your paper whether 
certain trout willrisetoafly. If not, why not? Willa 
duck swim? Will the Hon, Chauncey M. Depew riss to a 
toast? Will a Congressman rise toa point of order? As 
Pat says, ‘‘What’s to hinder? 

Tt is asserted and contradicted that the trout of Alaska 
will not rise to a fly, and my name has been referred to 
as authority for the statement that they do. I take ocea- 
sion, therefore, in view of the general interest involved 
and manifested, to depose that I have caught Alaskan 
trout—four of them—‘ona fly.” I took them with a 
small blue-professor in a pretty stream, which was the 
outlet of a fresh-water lake Tying a half mile back from 
the sea. Moreover, three other gentlemen, who were 
voyagers with me, took several specimens of two varie- 
ties, black-spoited and red-spotted, from a lake on Calvert 
Island—all with a fiy. My object in writing, however, is 
not so much to substantiate testimony as to explain wh 
the question should be raised atall. The absence of suc 
a distinguishing trait of the Salmo family would indeed 
be peculiar, The trout of the streams which empty into 
Puget Sound rise toa fly, for Il have taken them there 
myself in that way; and why not in Alaska? They take 
a fiy in the streams of British Columbia and why not also 
in Alaska? Some of the varieties are common to these 
several localities. There must be some extraneous cause 
operating upon what is known to be an inherent trait of 
the entire family, namely, the disposition to rise to objects 
moving on the surface. 


It may be pertinent for me to say here that I learned 
the art of fly-fishing in 1847 and I have used a fly ever 
since, from preference, whenever the character of the 
water and its surroundings would permit. I commenced 
on trout and Ihave extended the practice to a great 
many other kinds of fish, fluvial and marine, until the 
list will possibly reach some thirty in number, including 
whitefish, codfish and pollock. There are no less than 
thirteen varieties of fish known to take the artificial fly 
on the Gulf coast of Florida. Why should these rise to 
the fly and not the trout of Alaska? This disposition of 
all fishes, other than strictly bottom feeders, to seize ob- 
jects moving on the surface, is surely sufficiently well 

proven. Some do it habitually and others on occasion. 

fuch depends upon circumstances, often purely acciden- 
tal, Even with trout and salmon, which are the most 
habitual surface feeders, circumstances govern to such a 
dezree as to afford rules of guidance in angling, Experi- 
enced fishermen have learned this. From first to last 
Thave never thought to question whether any of the 
salmon family would rise tothe fly. I take it for granted 
that they will, It is their conspicuous trait. I never 
heard the question raised until the Pacific salmon came 
under the notice of anglers, some fifteen years ago. If I 
do not succeed in taking them at the first trial I attempt 
itagain and again untill do succeed. I offer my lure 
with equal confidence to bass, grayling, pike and the like, 
while with other less ambitious varieties of fish it is 
always an interesting experiment to discover whether 
they will rise or not. I have taken trout while fishing 
for salmon in Canadian rivers and I have taken a salmon 
while fishing for trout. As arule, however, trout will 
not take a fly when salmon are in a river. No doubt 
they are disconcerted by the movements of the salmon, 
The salmon themselves will not at all times take a fly 
when they are running, and the barren days in the course 
of a season are many. 

On the Pacific coast the movements of salmon are vastly 
more intricate and their caprices much more inexplicable. 
The fish are there in remarkable variety as well as incal- 
culable numbers. The seasons vary. There is a different 
run for nearly every month of the year. At times the 
estuaries and fiordsare so packed that the fish can scarcely 
move. Atsuch times it would be as reasonable to expect 
a salmon to take a fly as bees a varmne to sip the flowers 
or cattle on a stampede to salt lick; and as for any small 
fish mixed up in the melee—well, they have something to 
think of besides subsistence. 


Tt may be suggested in refutation of this view, that 
salmon take a spoon in the Bay of San Francisco, and at 
the mouth of the Columbia River, which is very true, but 
there they have ample sea room. And if it be asked why 
they also do not take a fly, it may pertinently be asked if 
Atlantic salmon were ever known to take a fly in the salt 
water of the Bast coast? [suppose that if salmon swarmed 
into the rivers of Canada and Maine in such enormous 
multitudes as they do on the Pacific, fly-fishing would be 
impossible and unknown, But on the coast of south- 
eastern Alaska, where observations have been made only, 
there are but two rivers, the Stickeen and Taku, so that 
the fishing there is not fluvial fishing at all, but is con- 
fined to the salt water. I suppose if experiments were 
made in the upper waters of the rivers named, or in those 
of the Yukon, they would be as successful, at proper 
times, as they are in the Atlantic rivers. 

Tt will be presently perceived that what Iam saying 
about the salmon is not at all irrelevant to the main 
question at issue as to whether trout will take a fiy, but 
it is intimately related toit, The salmon of Alaska are 
practically our estuary fish, and so are thetrout. Imean 
those trout which we have under consideration. Ido not 
understand that the trout of the interior are to be regarded 
at all, for observations have necessarily been limited to 
the tide-water peperls of the archipelago of the south- 
eastern coast, All the little trout streams are peculiarly 
insular. The streams of the mountainous and abrupt 
mainland are uniformly glacial outflows in which no 
trout live. The insular streams are very short, often 
heading in small lakes. Very few of these have been 
ascended to a point much above tide water, so that unless 
a person has tried the upper waters he is not competent 
to decide the question whether the trout will take a fly or 
not, for in the lower streams, in which the tide rises 
eighteen feet, are either jammed avith salmon or glutted 
with spawn at the very time when angling is attempted, 
In the absence of spawn I have no doubt the trout will 
take a fiy,and I am equally confident that there are 
certain periods of the year when fly-fishing can be suc- 
cessfully prosecuted in Alaskan streams, The proof of 
my confidence is that they do sometimes take the fly 
under conditions which are most unfavorable. 

_ i wish to say here that I have observed the same u- 
liarities as to the indifference of trout to artificial flies on 
the coast of Labrador, where codfish stages are estab- 


water along shore, where codfish are dressed and cleaned. | an enthusiastic, persistent and successful pursuer and 


The offal, which is dumped by the ton into the water 
underneath, affords a luxurious feeding ground for 
sculpins and shore fish; and whenever these stages are 
located near the mouths of streams, they are invariably 
resorted to by trout, which run down from above and 
gorge themselves. I have fished several of these streams 
at such times and found them quite depopulated, At 
least I found no evidences of trout there, neither bait nor 
fly inducing any results. 

My conclusions are, that at proper seasons the upper 
streams of Alaska will yield as good sport to the fly-fisher 
as trout streams in any other regions do; but I would not 
advise anglers to go there in berry time, when bears are 
abundant, CHARLES HALLOCK. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Once more a few lines on the subject of the Alaskan 
trout and I think that the wide differences that at first 
existed between the views of Dr, Streets and my own will 
be reduced to a, minimum, the only question now at issue 
seeming to be the correct nomenclature of a trout which 
he calls and I call clarkii, purp. AsI obtained my in- 
formation from Dr. Bean, who, sitting at my table ia 
Sitka, overhauled and classified my many jars of collected 
fish, and wrote labels, which I pasted on to the bottles, 
I felt quite sure that I was correct, barring one source of 
possible error, I might have misplaced a label. So on 
reading Dr. Streets’ letter in your issue of 16th inst., I at 
once wrote to Dr. Bean, who has very kindly complied 
with my request, and written me as follows: 

UNITED States NATIONAL MusnumM.—Under direction of the 
Smithsonian Institution.— Washington, Dec. 20.—Dear Commander: 
Your note of the 17th came to-day and I will at once reply to it. 
The black-spotied, purple-banded trout which inhabits Piseco 
Lake, ka, and adjacent watersis Salmo purpuraius, for which 
Salmo clarkii is a latername. Purpwratus and ciariii are there- 
fore aynOUy aaa, There is another black-spotted trout in Alaska, 
known as Gairdner’s trout, Salmo gairdneri, and the rainbow trout 
of California is not specifically distinct from this although it has 
been carried along in the books until recently as a full species 
under the name Salmo trideus. The red-spotted trout of Alaska 
and of the rest of the Pacific slope was once called spectabilis, but 
is Dow down in the booksas Salvelinus malma. If any one has 
seen a red-spotted trout whichis different from malma, he has 
seen a species which is not to be found in any collection of west 
coast fishes; this you may be sure of. The “cut-throat” trout, de- 
scribed by Dr. Streets in Fornst AND STREAM, July 8, is Salmo 
purpuratus, the crimson or scarlet color on the chin is perfectly 
characteristic of purpuratus and is absent in other black-spotied 
species.—Cordially, T. H. BRAN. 

AsI thought likely, the letter shows that neither Dr. 
Streets nor I were wrong, and it turns out as I prophesied 
that ‘he was right and | was right,” and now we are all 
right, and all of us (except Dr. Bean) know more about 
Alaska trout than we did in the beginning. J am glad 
that the doctor has made so strong a defense of our mutual 
friend and has carried his case, for “low down” as I 
thought their habits, the trout there were my friends and 
furnished me with lots of pleasure. In Alaska one learns 
not to be too pee ee and I do know but one man 
among my angling friends who will steadfastly, under all 
circumstances, even when fishing for cunners, stick tothe 
fiy. Fred Mather will know who I mean. PISECO, 

Lirrns Fauts, N. Y., Dec. 22, 1886. 


SOME FLORIDA SEA FISHING. 


| Bae winter I was advised to stop work for at least 

three weeks. This prescription could not be strictly 
followed in my office, and besides, it involved too much 
explanation with clients and others, and the dullness and 
ennui of a loafer in a small town is maddening, as weil 
as inexpressible. 

So when a request came from an invalid relative to 
escort her to Florida for the sake of change of air and for 
recreation, I gladly welcomed it, as giving me cessation 
from the forbidden employment, an escape from the un- 
told nastiness of late winter and early spring in South 
Jersey (the only season which reduces the average of this 
center of the horizon to near that of other climates), and 
a grand opportunity of testing that wonderful fishing and 
shooting of Florida which has been borne in upon me main- 
ly (I think) by the wildcat prospectuses of Edens there, 
which litter my office, but partly by the charming sketches 
(too rarely appearing) in FOREST AND STREAM. 

The bitter weather of the past two weeks has, by con- 
trast, called up those haleyon days which extended from 
Feb. 22 until a like date in March, and which, saving one 
night of mosquitoes on the Indian River, were unalloyed 
comfort and enjoyment. 

So, on Washington’s Birthday of this year, our party 
left Broad and Walnut streets, Philadelphia, yia Penn- 
sylvania Railroad and Atlantic Coast Line for Florida, My 
intention was to see as much as possible of the State in a 
sojourn of a month or less and at the same time to catch 
some fish, both black bass and sea fish, success in taking 
which was, by your journal and others, assured tome. I 
took with mea gun and ammunition, but my trophies 
from their use were limited to a couple of pelicans, a cor- 
morant and a half-dozen smaller birds, so the chronicle of 
the gun may be dismissed. 

I had no tacklesuitable for my purposes when I started, 
so I purchased in Philadelphia’ a cheap stout rod, and 
trusted to supply myself furtherdown. At Jacksonville, 
availing myself of the assurance contained in some hack 
number of FOREST AND STREAM, I called on Dr. Ken- 
worthy (the charming ‘Al Fresco” who used to write so 
well, and now not at all, in your journal), and after he 
was satisfied that I was really a seeker after the truth, 
and had unloosed his protective austerity, received from 
him full advice and kind instruction as to how and where, 
in a time necessarily limited, to take the most and best 
fish. He showed me three beautiful rods made by B. F, 
Nichols, of Boston, recommended by him as perfect for 
Florida fishing. I have during the past summer profited 
by his advice, and now own two of that make, He also 
took me to the stores upon the sandy main channel of the 
town, and Iwas there equipped with a 900ft, Abbey & 
Imbrie tarpon line, some stout hand lines, a large and 
cheap Abbey & Imbrie reel, and some big knobbed 
O'Shaughnessy hooks. Sheepshead hooks I was already 
provided with. The Doctor strongly advised Punta 
Rassa, saying that the Indian River on the east coast, and 
all of the Gulf shore north of the point he named, were 
bare of fish, on account of the extreme and unusual cold 
of the earlier part of the season. 

At the Plant House, Tampa, we found Colonel Kew, of 
Pennsylvania, with his usual attendant from Atlantic 
City, en route for the same destination with ourselves. I 


lished, Stages aré rooms built on‘ scaffolds over the | had known the Colonel by reputation only as, like myself, 


dae of large, strong-pulling and powertul salt-vater 
fish and a contemner of the rye straw and patent thread 
pursuit of minnows in puddles and brooklets, which fills - 
the colums of sportsmen’s journals to the exclusion of 
more strenuous recitals. The landlord of the Plant House 
who said he had fished off the wharf et Tampa the previ- 
ous summer sixty consecutive days (Sundays and holidays 
excepted) and so had earned the right as a fisherman to 
consideration, was a yery pessimist as to our proposed 
expedition to Punta Rassa on account of the previous cold 
weather, and adyised us to take the first train back. Col. 
Kew being appealed to did not agree with him, however, 
and said thatif we could he conient with sheepshead he 
had no doubt we would find plenty. The Colonel said he, 
with the assic tance of his man to bait and take off fish, had, 
ina former year, in one hour, taken atSummerlin’s wharf 
at Punta Rassa, sixty-four sheepshead. He didn't think the 
residue had disappeared. As a catch of twoa day of those 
handsome and vigorous fish is considered excellent suc- 
cess with us at home, I concluded not to be turned back, 

After a delightful night’s sail over the waters of the 
Gulf we entered Charlotte Harbor after sunrise, and by 
neon were safely established at the boarding house of 
Mrs, Ziphrer, at Summerlin’s wharf, Punta Rassa. I was 
somewhat SDH to find that village consist of only 
two houses, both given up to the accommodation of 
guests. A large hotel was being constructed at Pine 
Island, across the bay, and I suDpore itis now filled with 
guests, as it should be, from its location. The new (paper) 
settlement surrounding it is called, I understand, St. 
James City. 

After dinner Hereford (my companion) and I chartered 
aman and boat and sailed over toward Pine Island to fish 
for redfish (channel bass), but all we secured before night 
were two or three large spotted trout and some wretched 
dog sharks. When we returned to our wharf we found 
that the ladies had not been idle, but had taken there 
about a dozen sheepshead, 

If was not fairly ight the next morning before Here- 
ford and I were out in our shirt sleeves peering along the 
shore before the house to get fiddler crabs for bait. These 
fiddlers are what we call in New Jersey “pink,” or 
‘‘china,” or “beach” fiddlers, and we found we could 
gather a hundred within fifty yards of our fishing place 
in five minutes, at any time, and at some times of the 
tide we could get a bushel in as short a time, by pressing 
the children of the boarding house into service. So the 
bait questions so far as sheepshead were concerned, was 
solved. 


The two houses at Punta Rassa are very odd old barns, 
raised on stilts or pilings ten or fifteen feet above ground. 
They are partitioned off inside into all sorts of rooms, 
nooks, corners and hide-and-seek places, and are both 
most comforlable, as well as picturesque. Mr. Schultz 
and his wife (from Newark, New Jezsey) have the lower 
house, in which is the telegraph station, and in front of 
which is his private wharf, with a number of good sail- 
boats anchored about it; and Mrs, Ziphrer, a native, Ree 
the upper house at Summerlin’s cattle wharf. 2 
Schultz had no room for us, so we called on Mrs, Ziphrer, 
who made us very comfortable. The only other bearder 
was Mr. W. H. Wood, who was having his annual quést 
for tarpon. He had been at it for two weeks, and had 
had three bites from that fish during that time, and ex- 
hibited some badly twisted and mashed chains in eyi- 
dence. He had found some consolation, however, in big 
sharks, two or three of which he killed daily, and, true 
angler that he is, he had discovered that the sharks in a 
particular channel where he fished were much mere 
vigorous and savage than anywhere else, and he was 
getting some compensation out of them for the scarcity 
of tarpon. He reported them as the only shark of his 
acquaintance which would leap clear of the water. By 
a published account, a copy of which he sent me, I 
learned later that he captured his first tarpon (I think I 
recollect aright) on March 22, and he took altogether 6, 
the largest 63ft. long, weighing 1401lbs. 

J examined his tackle with interest, and from what I 
saw of that and the fish itself, and what I have read and 
heard, I make this summary and appraisement of tarpon 
fishing. The fish himself is a wonder of strength, beauty 
and activity. He has no equal combining these three 
qualities. He is the embodiment of grace, power and 
speed. His jaws would coin tenpenny nails—put the 
proper grooves in them. Ataleap he could clear any 
sailboat that navigates his waters, or by his powerful im- 
petus crush its occupant. The “spring of the rod” cuts 
no figure with him, Mr, Wcod had a short, stiff rod, not 
above five feet in length, as I recollect, being only a long 
reel seat, and there was no play or elasticity toit. He 
simply hooked his fish and allowed the latter to tow the 
boat about, until, after the lapse of many minutes, or a 
few hours, the splendid vitality succumbed, A handline 
would produce precisely the same result, and, without the 
“spring,” wherein is the rod superior to the line alone? 
A tarpen amused himself at nry expense, but was kind 
enough to leave me my line intact. From my momentary 
experience I am satisfied that the towing boat and notthe 
aa is the death of the “Silver King.” Ido not believe 
that any one can stand on the shore, or on an oyster reef, 
and with a rod and reel, handline, or anything else 
(dynamite excepted), kill a tarpon. They are chain 
lightning, and they don't stay in a ten acre lot either. 

After our fiddlers were collected we adjourned to the 
end of Summerlin’s wharf, and from the cattle schooner 
anchored there, cast our first line for sheepshead. The 
sun was just showing himself above the horizon as I felt 
the first draw,” and hooked and Janded the first sheeps- 
head. At breakfast time we bad about a dozen, and after 
our meal we gave the rest of the day to conscientious and 
careful taking of my old wary acversaries of Atlantic 
City and the Jersey coast below. I wanted to get a sur- 
feit of sheepshead and I gotit. The rod played a part for 
a while, but was not quick enough, and the hand line suc- 
ceeded. My friend and I caught nearly two hundred in 
two days. | 

Atthe high water we would go.out to an oyster reef 
near by and fish for channel bars, Hereford took come 
fine large fish there, but although I hooked a half dozen, 
I saved none. . ‘ 

That evening Col, Kew invited me to go with him next 
morning to kill a devilfish in the largeinlet between Sani- 
bel and Estero, I declined. partly because Lihought the 
expedition would be a failure, and mainly because I 
wanted to visit the Government wharf at anibel Key, 
where sheepsheads were said to be more plentiful than 


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anywhere else. When our pay, arrived at Sanibel next 

morning, the Colonel could be seen in the inlet busily 
shooting into the water, and we found at night that he 
had harpooned and captured a devilfish—a little fellow— 
15ft wide. : 

When we landed at Sanibel the stairs at the wharf 
were found to be near the shore, and so, after taking one 
bucket of fiddlers, we walked out to the outer end, 
There was a sight such as I never imagined, Clustered 
about the piling, and near the surface of the water, were 
at least a thousand sheepshead, in plain sight, all lying 
motionless. Isat down on the wharf and bent on my 
line two more snoods and hooks, making fourin all, I 
had heard of three sheepshead being taken at one time in 
these waters, and I naturally wanted to get four. When 
we dropped our baits over the wharf the fish simultane- 
ously disappeared from view, but the biting was virorous 
and constant, I hooked my four fish several times, but 
succeeded in getting but two atatime on the wharf. 
Hereford, my companion, once landed three. One of the 
ladies caught twenty-seven fish in a very short time, and 
then the ladies went over to the Gulf and gathered the 
beautiful shells which line the beach. We soon tired of 
the slaughter, and the tide nearly reaching high water, 
we took our rowboat and started up the inside of the key 
for channel bass. 

We arrived at the oyster reef, which was our destina- 
tion, just at high water. We found the reef about 40yds. 
lone by lyd. wide and surrounded by 2 or 3ft. depth of 
water over sandy bottom for 100ft, in width, This bot- 
tori was covered with shoals of sheepshead and spotted 
trout and occasionally a channel bass could be seen. I 
took several trout and Hereford caught some trouf and 
two or three bass of good size. Just outside the fat, in 
the deep water, we could see the whirls of a large fish and 
after an extra effort I managed to get my bait out there 
and awaited developments. Soon I saw my line running 
out and when I struck the reel spun out 100yds, in an in- 
stant, the friction burning my thumbs which were pressed 
on the leather guard of the spool. Then from the channel 
rose a mass of silver, the grandest of fish, and with a ter- 
rier-like shake, my bait and sinker, intact, were thrown 
contemptuously into the air. That was a tarpon. 

From the Gulf I went to Indian River and spent about 
ten days there near Indian River Inlet, going as far south 
as Eden, Sheepshead were abundant in the Inlet, though 
not so plentiful as on the west coast. There were no 
tarpon nor channel bass, One twenty-pound sergeant 
fish, ohne pompano, one grouper, and one cayallé were the 
only fish besides sheepshead taken by me, excepting 
sharks. I killed five big fellows in the Iniet one morning 
while fishing for bass. I yery much preferred Charlotte 
Harbor to Indian River, not only on account of the 
greater abundance of fish, but because of the accessibility 
of the fishing grounds, More than that, sand flies were 
dreadful on Indian River, and one night the mosquitoes 
double discounted my native Jersey, which, until then, I 
thought had a bad preéminence as a habitat for the litle 
villains. The boarding house at Widen (Captain Richard’s) 
was better than any I saw on the west coast, and that at 
St. Lucie quite equal to Shultz’s at Punta Rassa. But 
good living does not atone for inferior fishing, else would 
we leave home? 

I had two days of black bass fishing, and had enough of 
it, I am not an admirer of fresh-water fish. There is 
but one fresh-water fish of superior excellence for the 
table—the whitefish of the lakes—and that does not take 
fiy or bait, I believe. The Florida bass are taken from 
black, horrible looking pools, and the fish are slimy and 
repulsive to the eye and touch. Fishing for them is like 
angling in a stable yard or cesspool. I took sixty pounds 
of them in Lake Monroe in about two hours, and some 
very large bass, with a few black pickerel and mud fish, 
in the Savannah back of Eden. They make a powerful 
but exceedingly brief fight, and come to the boat with 
their mouths opened to a greater extent than their bodies, 
spent and repulsive, In my judgment they are not to be 
compared with the beautiful and gamy fish os the se 

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Bass IN LAKE CHAMPLAIN.—St. Albans Bay, Vt. Dec. 
23,—By act of Legislature the open season for fishing in 
Lake Champlain in Vermont waters commences June 1 
with hook and line instead of June 15as heretofore. June 
is generally an excelient month for fiy-fishing.—H. L. 


SAMSON, 
Hisheulture. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co 


CONNECTICUT SHELLFISH COMMISSION. 


We. have the sixth report of the Shellfish Commissioners 
of Connecticut, covering a period beginning with July 
1, 1885, and ending with Oct. 30, 1886. In the engineer’s 
department much work has been done in completing the 
surveys of lots as claimed and occupied; in buoying and map- 
ping the occupations, as well as of new applications, and in 
making surveys necessary to the settlement of disputed 
boundary lines, ete. It is now probable thatin the course of 
the next year the surveys and mapping will be completed, 
and that the maps will be filed in the several towns as re- 
quired bylaw. ‘The value of these maps to the owners of 
oyster grounds will be incalculable, as they are made under 
the authority and supervision of the State, and are in ac- 
cordance with the record title of every town. Each map will 
serye through all future time as a starting point for the 
examination of a title to any lot, and the exact position of 
the lot can be found by reference to the records. 

While the condition of the oysters has been excellent the 
past_season, the spawning has been Jess abundant than the 
previous year. This statement is borne out by observations 
of the New York Fish Commission at Cold Spring Harbor, 
and of the United States Commission at Wood’s Holl. Vari- 
ous reasons are assigned for this in the report, the chief one 
being that the oysters were poor during the winter and 
entered the spawning season in a feeble condition. Another 
Cause assigned is the unfavorable state of the weather. A 
cold rain fell and this was‘fatal to the floating spat. The 
Soe were low and there was not the usual supply of fresh 
water. : 

_ The number of acres cultivated in 1885 was. 16,201, and in 
1886 there was an increase of 4,512 acres. This is indicative 
of the continued growth of the oyster industry of the State, 
and the increase of the steam fleet engaged in oystering con- 
firms this. In 1884 there were 40 steamers on the list, in 1885 
there were 49; this year there are 60. 

_ The shipment of Connecticut oysters to foreign countries 
thas increased rapidly, and interesting statements on tLisz 


subject are given by Mr, Hoyt, who spent some time in 
Europe investigating the oyster industries there, and who 
describes the methods in Hngland, Ireland, France, Belgium 
and Holland, 

The depredations of the starfish are referred to, and it is 
considered that their great breeding ground is the natural 
beds where they are not so much disturbed as on the private 
beds, and that in this and other neglected places the starfish 
breeds by millions. The Commissioners say that no means 
have been devised for the destruction of these pests that are so 
effectual as the improved dredges, which are so constructed 
that they pass over the beds without disturbing the oysters. 
At their approach the starfish rises and before it can get 
away ibis drawn into the net. Capt. Charles W. Hoyt, of 
Hoyt Brothers Company, has recently invented and patented 
a dredge which slides upon runners and nets the 
starfish without disturbing an oyster. Mr. Riley T. 
Smith, of Smith Bros,, has also invented a contrivance 
which is quite unlike Qapt, Hoyt’s. In place of the 
iron tooth bar that usually moves before the net, 
he has a shaft to which four buckets, on strips of wood, 
are hinged. They are six inches wide and about four feet 
long, extending from side to sidein front of the mouth of 
the bag. When the dredge is hauled over the bed the shaft 
turns, and the under bucket, caught by the water, opens, 
and as if comes up in the rear litts and sweeps the starfish 
into the net. Each of the four buckets in its turn acts in 
this way at each revolution of the shaft. The oysters ure 
not disturbed, and nothing but starfish are brought up by 
the net. Mr. Smith says it works well—better than any 
other dredge he has seen, Both these inventions will prove 
of inestimable yalue to the careful grower. — 

A financial statement and the report of the engineer is 

ahi Seep well as the laws relating to the work of the 

sheries. 


FISHCULTURE IN ENGLAND.—Natwure states that 
commencing on Jan, 1, 1887, a journal is to be published by 
the National Fishculture Association, comprising not only 
information regarding its transactions from time to time, 
but also articles relative to the subjects of fishculture, fish 
and fisheries. A record will also be given of what takes 
place in connection with these subjects throughout the whole 
of the United Kingdom, the colonies and abroad, 


Che Kennel. 


FIXTURES. 
DOG SHOWS. 


January, 1887.—_Bench Show of Poultry and Pet Stock Associ- 
ation, at Adams, Mass. W. }. Dayis, Secretary. 

Jan. i7 to 21, 1887.—Ohio State Poultry, Pigcon and Pet Stock 
Association Dog Show, Columbus, O. W. F. kCuel), Superintend- 
ent, Columbus,O, ; : 

Jan. 18 to 21.—Exhibition under auspices of the National Poultry 
and Bench Show Association, Gate City Guards Armory, Atlanta, 
Ga. R. J. Fisher, Secretary. 

Heb. 8 to 11.—Southern Massachusetts Poultry Association Bench 
Show, Fall River. A. KR. G. Mosher, Secretary. 

March 22 to 25, 1887._Spring Show of the New Jersey Kennel 
ee Waverly, wd. A.C. V ilmerding, Secretary, Bergen Point, 


March 29 to api 1, 1887._Inaugural Bench Show of Rhode 
Island Kennel Club, Providence, R. Il. N. Seabury, Secretary, 
Box 1833, Providence. | 

April 5 to 8, 1887.—Third Annual Show of New England Kennel 
Club, Boston. EF. Lb. Weston, Secretary, Hotel Boylston, Boston, 


ASB, 
April 12 to 15, 1887.—Thirteenth Annual Dog Show of the Western 
oneetie Poultry Society, at Pittsburgh, Pa. CO. B. Elben, 
ecretary. 
May 8 to 6, 1887.—Eleventh Annual Show of the Westminster 
Kennel Club, Madison Square Garden, New York. James Morti- 


mer, Superintendent. 
FIBLD TRIALS, 


1887.—Inaugural Trials of Tennessee Sportsmen’s Associ- 
R. M. Dudley, Secretary, No. &4 


Feb. 15 
ation. Entries close Jan. 1 
Broad street, Nashville, Tenn. 


A. K. R.—SPECIAL NOTICE. 


4 Pash AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 

of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of aljl shows and trials), is 
published every month, Entries close on thelist. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
enyelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
Wo entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50. Address ‘American Kennel Register,” P. O, Box 2832, New 
York. Number of entries already printed 4502. 


THE NATIONAL DERBY. 


a rg seventh annual Derby of the National Field Trials 
Club began at Grand Junction, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 
18, after the finish of the All-Aged Stake. There were sixty- 
nine nominations, twenty-five of them pe. The average 
quality of the work was superior to that done in the ATl- 
ged Stake, many of the youngsters displaying a dash and 
brilliancy that we have rarely seen surpassed. The judges 
selected were Dr. Rawlings Young, of Corinth, Miss., Major 
W, H, Key, of Florence, Ala., and Mr. H. W. Fuller, of 
Louisville, Ky. All of them served on Saturday, but on 
Monday Major Key and Mr. Fuller were obliged to return 
home on account of important business, and the running 
proceeded under two judges, Dr. Young and Col. J. H. Treze- 
vant, of Dallas, Texas. n Tuesday Col. Trezeyant was also 
obliged to leave us, and the stake was finished under Dr. 
Young and Mr. Paris, A number of the starters also ran at 
High Point, and in nearly every case they showed up here to 
better advantage than at the Eastern Trials, This was un- 
doubtedly in a great measure owing to the fact that they were 
trained on similar ground, where their range was not confined 
to small fields as was very often the case at High Point. 
Birds were not very plentiful and some of the heats were 
decided before the amount of work done was at all sufficient 
to demonstrate which dog was really the better of the two. 


BEN HUR AND LITTLE NELL. 


This was the first brace drawn to run. They were put 
down in sedge at eleven minutes past ten after the finish of 
the All-Aged Stake. Ben Hur, handled by Short, ran at 
High Point, showing better there than hedid here. Little 
Nell, handled by Titus, has a fair amount of speed and style, 
butis nota wideranger. Working through the sedge to a 

ully, we turned down through some pines where a bevy 
finshed wild. Thedogs were sent in theirdirection, and Ben 
gota point toa single that was flushed by Nell coming 
toward him down wind and not seeing him. Soon after Ben 
made another point and Nell backed him. Short went ahead 
and flushed the bird from the top of astump. Wethen 
crossed the gully and turned back along the bank and Nell 
mada a nice point to a single that flushed a few seconds later. 
Turning up theslope and crossing another gully to some 
sedge, Ben made anice point that proved to be false, and 
the heat was ended with Little Nell the winner, Down fifty 
minutes, 

GLADSTONE’S GIRL AND CHANCE, 


This brace was, by consent, run out of the regular order to 
accommodate Captain Henny who was obliged to return 
home, Girl was handied by her owner, Captain Pat Henry. 
and Chance by Avent. .Chance ran at Hig Point. He had 
the best of it in style, pace and range, They were put down 


a few minutes past 11 in sedge and worked over into a likely- 
looking field, from which we were ordered off by the owner. 
Turning toward some woods Girl scored afalse point, Work- 
ing through the woods Dr, Young saw a large bevy running 
on the ground, and the dogs were brought round there. 
Chance made a nice point and Girl came round, refused to 
back and ran in, but the birds had run away. Both then 
challenged, and soon after Chance again pointed, when Girl 
repeated her performance of refusing to back and went 
ahead, A little further on Girl flushed another one and. 
stopped to wing, and several more got up. Chance then 
made a point, but nothing was found, and soon after he 
pinned a single that Avent to order flushed, and two or three 
more went. Chance then turned along a fence near the 
judges and made a point to a single that flushed an instant 
ater, Taking afew steps, Chance again pointed and Avent 
to order put up the bird, Both then challenged, and Girl 
half pointed at old scent, Chance backing her nicely. We 
then turned up into some woods, where Girl flushed one and 
the heat was ended, with Chance the winner. Down one 
hour and sixteen minutes. ; 


DANTE AND NAT GOODWIN. 


Dante, handled by W. H. Ellison, and Nat Goodwin, 
handled by Avent, were put downin some woods at 12;32, 
Nat ran at High Point in the first heat, doing some credit- 
able work, He beat Dante in speed, range and style and 
showed the best nose; They were worked toward the scat- 
tered bevy, found by the last brace. Dante made a point, to 
which nothing was found, Nat refusing to back him. Nat 
then made a short cast and stopped on 2 yery pretty point to 
a brace that Avent to order flushed, A short distance fur- 
ther on Dante struck the trail of a running bird that he 
pointed and then drew on and roaded out his bird in good 
style and located it nicely. Ellison to order put up the bird 
and killed it. Major Key, forgetting that retrieving was 
not required in this stake, ordered Dante to retrieve, and he 
did so well. Turning back through the woods both chal- 
lenged, but could not make itont. Nat turned up a slope 
and flushed one, and soon after Dante ran up a bunch of 
four that he should have Pointed: We then went to lunch 
aiter which John Hllison handled Dante, but did not succeed 
in landing him a winner, as Nat made a cast toa thicket 
and pinned a portion of a bevy in fine style, Dante backing 
him nicely, Avent to order put up the birds and the heat 
was decided in favor of Nat Goodwin. Down altogether 
twenty-nine minutes, 


KATRINA AND JEAN VAL JEAN, 


When this brace was called for it was stated that Katrina 
was withdrawn, aS she was in season. This gave Jean the 
heat without running, and the absurdity was witnessed of 
two dogs in one series being awarded heats without doing 
any work. ‘This decision was correct under the rules, but it 
was nevertheless unjust to the other dogs. 


RUBY D. AND TALLEYRAND. 


Ruby D., handled by Rose, and Talleyrand, handled by 
Short, were put down in some woods at 1;41, In pace, range 
and style they were nearly equal, Ruby showing the best 
nose. Shortly after starting ee backed each other very 
prettily. A little further on Talley made an indifferent 

oint toa simgle, Ruby backing nicely, Short put up the 
bird to order, both dogs remaining steady to wing and shot. 
Soon after Ruby fiushed one across wind, and some distance 
turther on the dogs backed each other. Working to the 
edge ot the woods Talley stopped on point to a single just as 
it went, and soon after he flushed one that he should have 
pointed. Turning back through the woods and across a 
cornitield to another piece of woods, Ruby got in a good point 
to a single that Rose fiushed to order. Working through 
the woods and crossing a road, Ruby challenged and roaded 
ashort distance on foot scent of a bevy that fushed wild 
just beyond her. Woliowing up the birds, Ruby made a false 
point and Talley backed her. Crossing a ditch into a brier 
thicket, Talley pinned one that Short, to order, flushed. 
Turning into some woods he soon had another one fast that 
was put up by his handler. Ruby then got in a good point 
that Talley at once honored, Rose, to order, fiushing the 
bird, Gana then swung to one side and made a nice point 
to a single that was put up by his handler. Working down 
a slone Talley scored a false point. We then turned back to 
a braceof birds that had been worked down, and Talley went 
straight to them, but they were down wind and he flushed 
them. Ruby made a cast up the hill, and catching the 
scent, located a bevy in capital style. This ended the heat, 
with Ruby the winner, Down one hour and seventeen 
minutes. 

WANDA AND HUSTLING HAND AH, 


This brace was put down in the woods a few minutes past 
3. Wanda was handled by Bevan and Hannah by Short. 
The latter ran ab High Point. She had the best of it in 
speed, style and nose. Wanda started off with two flushes on 
singles that she should have pointed. Turning back Hannah 
made a point to a bird that Short_to order flushed, Wanda 
backing her. Hannah then scored two flushes in succession 
which should haye been points as the wind was in her fayor. 
Soon after Wanda challenged and then drew on and deliber- 
ately flushed her bird, and Conde, on in same trail she 
rooted up another one. Hannah then swung down to a 
a thicket and made a nice point that Wanda backed in good 
style. The birds flushed wild a few seconds later. They 
were then ordered up and the heat awarded to Hannah, Down 
twenty-four minutes. 

CASSIO AND GOLDSTONE,. 


These dogs both ran at High Point with the same handlers, 
Both showed good speed and range, Cassio haying a trifie 
the best of it in this respect, as well as in style and nose. 
They were put down in some woods and considerable ground 
was worked over blank. Finally Cassio challenged and 
drew to point, with Goldstone backing him. Cassio drew on 
the trail and made a cast while Goldstone was thrown ahead 
of him, and locating the bevy he pointed them in grand 
style. Tucker to order put up the birds, and the dogs were 
sent into the woods in their direction, Cassio showed his 
superiority here, outwitting his competitor and getting in 
four points in rapid succession to none for Goldstone, and 
with the exception of being unsteady to wing on one occa- 
sion behaving admirably. Turning out of the woods in 
some sedge Cassio got another good point to a bevy that his 
handlé& to order flushed, and the heat was ended with Cas- 
sio the winner. Down twenty-eight minutes. 


KEYSTONE AND ROT B, 


These dogs also both ran at High Point. They were run 
out of the regular order, as the next brace was not on hand, 
Working through some sedge Roi got the first point, Key- 
stone backing him nicely. Short put up the bird and shot 
and both dogs were steady. Key soon after pinned one and 
Roi backed him. ‘Tucker put up the bird but did not shoot, 
Beating through to some woods Roi made a false point and 
Key backed him. When ordered on Key made an indifferent 
point to a single that his handler put up to order. The dogs 
were then sent toward a thicket where some birds had been 
marked down. Both pointed at very nearly the same time, 
and birds were flushed in front of each. One of the birds 
was marked down, and as we we went in that direction Key 
pointed, but Tucker failed to find a bird. Roi then cast 
ahead and nailed the bird, and Short to order fiushed it. 
Beating out a cornfield both dogs challenged, and alternately 
pointed and backed, doing some very pretty work. A little 
further on Roi roaded out and pointed a bevy very nicely, 
and Short to order put them up, Following the birds Key 
got in a good pomt to a single in the sedge, We then 
turned back across a branch to a marked bird that Key 


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pinned in good eu and soon after in sedge he had another 
one fast, and the heat was ended with Keystone the winner. 
Down forty-one minutes. This ended the work for the day. 


RUBICON AND DAN J. 


On Monday the weather was fine and fair progress was 
made with the work. Rubicon, handled by his owner, Mr, 
Stephenson, has a fair amount of speed, butis deficient in 
range and style, running a portion of the time fairly well 
and then slouching along in a manner that was far from 
pleasing. Dan, handled by Nesbitt, did not show much 
speed or style. They were put down on the Bryant farm at 
9:18 in a sedge field and worked down among some gullies, 
Rubicon made a point to a brace of birds in a thicket near a 
gully, Stephenson flushing them and missing. We then 
beat out the gully, but failed to find the birds and turned 
back to a slope, where Rubicon made a point, to which noth- 
ing was found. One of the birds was flushed by the specta- 
tors, and as we came to where it was Dan fiushed it, Some 
distance further on the dogs were ordered up and the heat 
was awarded to Ruhicon. Down fifty-nine minutes. 


DEE AND BUN ROY. 


Dee, handled by John Ellison, is rather a heavy moving 
dog with only a fair amount of speed. Bun Roy, handled by 
Nesbitt, moves fairly well, but is not fast and runs with his 
head down. They were put down im sedge and worked 
across a gully near some woods, when we turned back after 
a bevy that had been flushed by the spectators. The dogs 
failed to find two that settled in a small patch of pines, and 
they were finshed bythe judges. We then turned toward 
some woods, where Dee fiushed one and soon after another 
one got up wild on bare ground, and as Bun came there he 
dropped on point to the scent and Dee backed him. A little 
further on Dee pointed a single that Ellison, to order, flushed. 
We then turned down to a branch where Bun flushed one, 
Working through some woods to a road we came to a gully, 
where Dee half pointed just as a bird rose and pitched down 
the bank, when he took a few steps forward and fiushed 
several more and dropped on point to the remainder of the 
bevy that went scon after. Bun Roy was down in the gully 
and his handler called a point and two or three birds flushed 
near him, when those in front of Dee went. They were then 
ordered up and the heat was awarded to Bun Roy. Down 
forty-five minutes. 


ALLIE JAMES AND LUKE ROY. 


This brace was put down in the open at 11:15. Allie ran at 
High Point, She ran much better here, showing up in capi- 
tal form and doing some very pretty work. Luke, handled 
by Titus, is a very nice moving dog with a fair amount of 
speed. Working down arun and around to get the wind we 
turned back to find the bevy fiushed in the last heat. Allie 
east down toa branch and found them, making a stylish 
point, the birds flushing wild a few seconds later. Crossing 
a ditch, one got up near Allie and she dropped to wing, an 
further on she dropped on point, but soon went on. Soon 
after she swung among some deep gulliesand challenged, but 
her handler called her away, and asshe turned a bird flushed 
near her and she dropped to wing. When she went on an- 
other one rose and soon after the third one went. Lukethen 
took a hand and‘fiushed one and was unsteady, and as an- 
other one went he started for it, but lost sight of it as he 
crossed a gully and we only scored him an intended chase. 
Soon after he made a nice point and was held for some time 
for Allie to back. She finally came round, but refused to 
back and was dropped to order. Nothing was found to the 

oint, but Luke should not be penalized, as he was held so 

ong that the bird may have run away. We then worked 
through a cottonfield and some woods and turned up a, hill 
to acornfleld. Allie was suffering from a broken tail and 
the splints having become displaced a halt was called to re- 
adjust them, after which she went as merry as at first and 
soon had a point and Luke backed her, As the handlers 
eame up Allie moved on and both dogs cast in opposite di- 
rections. Allie caught it and again pointed, but this was in 
the wrong direction, as when we turned back, after failing 
to find anything to the point, a bevy was flushed just beyond 
where she had first pointed. Following in their direction 
Allie made a nice point and a second later Luke also pointed 
and birds were flushed to each. This ended the heat with 
Alliethe winner. Down forty-eight minutes. 


DOLLY AND BOB H. 


Dolly, or Texas Dolly as she is called, is rather a well- 
formed animal above the medium in size, with a fair amount 
of speed and considerable style when on game. She was 
handled by Major Ross of Dallas, Tex, Bob, handled by 
Rose, ran at High Point. They were put down in some tall 
sedge and worked through to some woods and then down to 
a_branch, where a large bevy finshed almost under the feet 
of our horse. One of them remained, and craning his neck 
took a good look at us and appeared to be satisfied that we 
intended him no harm, but as he caught a glimpse of the 
faces of some of the others, with a note of dismay he incon- 
tinently took wing and was soon lost to sight far over the 
tops of the tallest trees, Following up the birds across a 
road, Dolly made a yery nice point to a portion of the bevy. 
Major Ross to order put them up and dropped one before it 
went ten feet, and Dolly retrieved it well. A little further 
on Doliy again pointed and Bob backed her, but nothing 
was found. Turning up the slope a hawk was seen sitting 
on_a tree and the judges requested Rose to shoot it, which he 
did, and a quail was found in his talons. Soon after Bob 
pointed and Dolly backed him, but nothing was found. 
Beating out the woods to the top of the hill we turned 
back down to the hollow where Dolly pointed and Bob 
backed her. As Major Ross went ahead Dolly drew on 
and the bird flushed near her. We then worked down toa 
gully which we crossed and beat up the opposite slope, 
where the handlers put up the remainder of the bevy 
which settled in some cotton and along a run in the sedge. 
Bob pinned one in the cotton very nicely and Rose flushed it 
and scored a miss. A few yards further on Bob half pointed 
just as another one went, and soon after the others flushed 
wiid. The dogs were then sent down in a hollow toward a 
marked bird which was flushed by Rose. They were then 
taken up for lunch which was awaiting us near by, and again 
put down in a cornfield a half hour later and worked to the 
railroad, which we crossed to a large open field where Bob 
madea point at the edge of # plum thicket, and as Rose 
came up Bob moved round, and a second or two later a bird 
went out of a bush a few feet from the ground. A little 
further on another one flushed near Bob and his handler. 
We then crossed a road, and soon after the handlers put up 
a beyy that settled in some tall sedge, where both dogs 

ointed at the same time. Rose put up the bird in front of 

ob and missed it, and the one in front of Dolly went. Soon 
after Dolly pinned another one and Bob backed her, Major 
Ross, to order, flushing the bird. When sent on Dolly ran 
up one and stopped, and soon after Bob made a nice point to 
a single that Doliy flushed as she cameup. Bob soon had 
another one fast, that Rose, to order, put up, and the heat 
was ended with Bob the winner. Down altogether, one hour 
and thirty-five minutes. Cliff Gladstone having a bye, this 
ended the first series with the following result; 

Summary First Series, 

Little Nell beat Ben Hur. 

Cassio beat Goldstone. 

Bek Faas beat Dante. 

ean Val Jean beat Katrina (withdrawn), 

Ruby D. beat Talleyrand. 

Husthng Hannah beat Wanda. 

Chance beat Gladstone’s Girl, 

Rubicon beat Dan J, 


Keystone beat Roi B. 

Bun Roy beat Dee. 

Allie James beat Luke Roy. 
Bob H, beat Dolly. 

Cliff Gladstone, a bye. 


Second Series. 
CLIFF GLADSTONE AND LITTLE. NELL. 


Cliff Gladstone, handled by Tucker, was entered as Gay 
Gladstone, but his name was afterward changed to Cliff. He 
is a nicely-formed dog, with quite a turn of speed and one of 
the best-moving dogs in the stake; he is very quick in his 
turns and shows lots of style. He appeared to lack experi- 
ence, and may, if he goes all right, make it very hot for the 
best of them next year. They were put down in some tall 
grass and worked through to a cornfield and then back into 
some woods, where Cliff made an elegant false point and 
soon aiter he pointed near a tree, probably at the scent of a 
squirrel. Working through the woods to an open field, both 
dogs challenged near a thicket and a bird flushed wild near 
them, Cliff making a nice point to the scent. Nell; 
then flushed one and stopped to wing. Turning into a 
cornfield Cliff made a nice point and Nell backed him very 
prettily, but nothing was found. A little further on a bevy 
flushed near Nell that she should have pointed, and they 
were followed. Cliff made two false points. and was backed 
by Nell each time. Both then pointed, Cliff half a second 
first, a bird that fiushed as the handlers came up. Cliff 
soon after got in a stylish point to a single that Tucker put 
up and killed. <A little further on both pointed at the same 
time a bird that was flushed by the handlers. Cliff then 
made a false point, and soon after Nell pinned one that 
Titus, to order, hushed, Cliff backing nicely. A short dis- 
tance further on Cliff made a gamy point to a singie that 
Tucker, toe order, put wp, and soon after Cliff made a false 
point, and then he scored afiush. Taking a long turn with- 
out a find, the judges compared notes and awarded the heat 
to Little Nell. Down one hour and twenty-one minutes. 

CASSIO AND RUBY D. 

This brace was put down in a cotton field, and a long turn 
was taken to a branch where Cassio pointed a bevy in a 
thicket, and a second or two later Ruby came up below and 
also pointed the same bevy. The birds were flushed and 
followed, both dogs getting a point that we did not get up in 
time to see. Cassio then made a nice point and Ruby backed 
him; the bird was finshed and several more went. Ruby 
then pointed, probably at the old scent, but a bird was 
fiushed some distance beyond her and her handler claimed 
the point, but it was at least very doubtful that she was en- 
titled to it. <A little further on Cassio made a nice point at 
the edge of a gully, but nothing was found. Soon after he 
made a wide cast In some woods and stopped near the judges, 
who thought that he was looking for his handler, and Avent 
was told to call him, but Cassio knew what he was about, 
and instead of obeying the whistle he drew on a few yards 
and made an elegant point to a bevy. Ruby also pointed 
the same birds, but her work was not nearly equal in merit 
to that of Cassio. This ended the heat in fayor of Cassio. 
Down twenty-five minutes. 


NAT GOGDWIN AND HUSTLING HANNAH. 


This brace was put down at the edge of the woods near 
where the last brace was taken up: Wat had the best of it 
in speed and style. He had gone but a short distance when 
he stopped on point to the scent of a bevy, and as he stood 
there a hare ran just in front of him. This was too tempt- 
ing and he broke, but stopped to order and then drew on, 
and locating the bevy, pointed them nicely, the birds flushing 
as Avent went to his dog. Leaving our horses we followed 
the birds across a gully among some sprouts where one 
fiushed near Nat and soon after one got up close to Hannah 
and she pointed at the old scent and Nat backed her. Han- 
nah then got in a good point toa single that Short to order 
flushed and killed. At nearly the same time Nat also pointed 
a single that Avent to order putup, A few yards further on 
Hannah half pointed just as onewent. Nat then cast ahead 
and jumped into an elegant point that Hannah dropped to as 
quick as if shot.” This was very nicely done. ‘hey were 
then ordered up with Nat the winner. Down ten minutes. 

JEAN VAL JEAN AND RUBICON. 

This brace was put down in some sedge at 4:21, and worked 
oyer a knoll down toa gully, where Jean made a point to 
which nothing was found. Working up the opposite slope 
we crossed a road, and soon after Rubicon pointed and drew 
on and worked outa running bevy very nicely, Jean back- 
ing him a short time and then running up and pointing 
behind. Stephenson put up the birds and killed one that 
Rubicon retrieved. Jean broke in at shot but stopped to 
order. When sent on Rubicon flushed one and stopped to 
wing, and Jean backed him, dropping very prettily. A little 
further on Jean started for a hare, but came back to order. 
Working on we came to a wide gully, where Jean did a very 
pretty piece of work. In jumping the gully ke winded the 
birds and stiffened while in the air, and struck the ground 
on a beautiful point. Avent put up the birds, and Jean was 
steady to shot and wing. A little further on Rubicon made 
a point to a bird that was seen to run away. Working alon 
the gully to a thicket, Jean ran into a brace down wind, an 
as they flushed the remainder of the bevy flushed wild. Fol- 
lowing them up Jean made a nice point to a single outlying 
bird, Rubicon pointing the beyy at nearly the same time. 
Stephenson put up the bevy, and the bird in front of Jean 
also went. They were then taken up for the night. Down 
thirty-five minutes, On Tuesday there was considerable 
wind, but upon the whole it was a fair hunting day. 
The dogs were put down at nine o’clock in a 
cornfield and worked through to some stubble, where 
Jean challenged and made two or three casts, but was 
called away and sent in another direction, but he 
failed to make it out. Turning into some woods 
Rubicon challenged but was called off, and as he came down 
wind he flushed a bevy and dropped to wing. Jean coming 
round, pointed at the place where they rose, The birds were 
followed but we failed to find them, and a long turn was 
taken without a find. Working down to arun, Rubicon 
made a point in some bull grass. Stephenson failed to find 
anything and claimed that the point was to a hare, but just 
then a bevy flushed wild some distance up wind and he 
changed his mind. He was probably correct, as when Rubi- 
con went on, he drew on the trail toward the place where the 
bevy rose from. Following the birds Rubicon made a false 
point that Jean refused to back, and Sara in he also 
pointed. A little further on Rubicon flushed a bird that he 
should have pointed. We then turned back and Rubicon 
made a point and Jean backed him nicely. A bird was 
flushed down wind some distance from the dogs, and Steph- 
enson claimed that it was the bird that his dog was pointing 
and ordered him on, but this was not the bird, asit was 
flushed a short time after by Stephenson when he came back. 
Turning back to some woods the judges compared notes, and 
after a consultation of ten minutes, the heat was awarded to 
Rubicon. Down altogether one hour and forty-nine minutes. 
Wecannot indorse this decision, as the work done by Jean 
was of a much higher order of merit than that done by Rubi- 
con, and he clearly had the best of it in speed and range, and 
was much the superior in style as well as in hunting sense, 


CHANCE AND KEYSTONE, 

This brace was at once put down in the woods, and as we 
started to go on a brace of birds flushed near the Judges, and 
one of them went only a short distance. Chancecame round, 
but the bird was flushed behind him, One then got up near 
Keystone and he was a trifle unsteady to wing. Several 


more then went. Chance soon after flushed one and dropped, 
and Key, coming upon him suddenly, also dropped beside 
him very prettily. A little further on Chance made a point 
and Key backed him, but both soon went on and soon after 
they flushed one. e then crossed a branch, when Key 
scored a false point, Chance backing him handsomely, 
Turning into some woods Chance nailed a single that Avent 

to order, put up. We then took a turn back to the corner 0 

the woods, when the judges flushed a bevy and the dogs 
were taken round to get the wind and worked toward them. 
Chance got there first and made a nice point that Key at 
once honored. Avent, to order, put up the bird, and several 
more went. Key then pinned a ae that was flushed by 
his handler. A short distance further on the judges ecom- 
pared notes and awarded the heat to Chance. Down forty- 
two minutes. 


ALLIE JAMES AND BUN ROY. 


This brace was put down in an old field at 11 o’clock. 
Allie had the best of itin speed and style. Working toward 
a marked bird Allie challenged and drew to a point on a 
small bird, and soon after she flushed a hare and went for 
him at her best speed and they both disappeared over a knoll 
with Alice close up, She lost him, however, and-eame back 
just in time to see Bun Roy go for another one. He had a 
faster hare than Alice and soon gave up the chase in disemst, 
We then turned along the edge of some woods, where Alice 
did a very fine piece of work, roading a bevy down wind and 
dropping on point just as Bun came up es also dropped ta 
the same scent, Ayent to order putting up the birds just 
beyond them, Taking the dogs reund for the wind, we 
turned into the woods and worked toward the birds. Altice 
got there first and made a beautiful point with her head as 
high up as she could get it. Avent fiushed the bird and as 
Alice was sent on she took a few stepsand stepped on point 
either just before or just after a bird went, we could not de- 
termine which. A little further on she dropped to a single 
that Avent put up to order. When sent on she flushed one 
and dropped to wing. Bun then swung back and also scored 
aflush, Alice then sat down on point very gracefully, and 
as her handler went ahead she drew on a short distance an 
lostit. Soon after she roaded out a single and pointed it in 
beautiful style. Avent put it up and they were ordered up 
just asa point was claimed for Bun. Nesbitt put up the 
bird and Bun jumped for it. 
Alice. Down twenty-six minutes. Bob H. having a bye 
this ended the second series with the result as follows; 


Summary Second Series. 

Little Nell beat Cliff Gladstone. 

Cassio beat Ruby D. 

Nat Goodwin beat Hustling Hannah. 

Rubicon beat Jean Val Jean. 

Chance beat Keystone. 

Allie James beat Bun Roy. 

Bob H. a bye. 

Third Series. 
BOB H, AND CASSIO. 

In the regular order of running Bob H. and Little Nell 
came together, but to avoid the necessity of running two of 
Avent’s dogs together the order was changed and Cassio was 
run against Bob. They were ey down at 11:40 in a cotton 
field at the edge of some woods. Working down to a gully 
Cassio challenged and drew toa point, and as Avent went up 
ahead he drew on and then made a cast, but did not succeed 
in making it out. We then turned down to a branch and 
Bob made a point, Cassio came round, and not seeing him, 
swung in ahead of him and also pointed, Avent went in 
front of him and flushed part of a bevy, and as Cassio was 
ordered on he took a few steps and again pointed and Ayent 
put up the remainder of the bevy. Following the birds Bob 
pinned a single that was accidentally fiushed by Avent, who 
was going toward hisdog, Bob scon after flushed one and 
stopped and several more went. Cassio then pointed twice 
to the old scent and Bob backed him each time. Some dis- 
tance further on several birds were flushed by the judges 
and spectators and we turned into some sedge and worked 
to a thicket, where a bevy flushed almost under the horses, 
Both dogs had been near there but failed to find them. The 
birds were marked down and the dogs were sent in their 
direction. Cassio was the first to find, but he scored a fiush 
instead of a point and soon after Bob came up and 
half pointed just as another one got up and then the 
other went. Turning back along a ravine Bob 
dropped as if shot on point to a single that Hose saw 
running avyay from him, and he went for it and giving it a 
kick killed it and saved his ammunition. We then turned 
into some sprouts, where Bob meade a nice point to a bevy 
that Rose, to order, flushed, and as they flew over another 
bevy they also went. Following them up one flushed near 
Cassio down wind, and as Bob came up another one got up 
and then the others went. Taking the dogs round for the 
wind, Bob fiushed one and stopped on point to another that 
his handler put up to order. A little further on Bob again 
flushed one and dropped on point to another, and Cassio 
backed him, Rose flushing the bird. As they went on Bob 
pointed at the old scent, and soon after Cassio did the same 
and Bob backed him. We then worked up to the edge of 
some woods, where Bob madea nice point to a single that 
flushed-as Rose cameup. They were then ordered up and we 
went to Junch. During lunch the judges compared notes 
and decided the heat in favor of Cassio. Down thirty-four 
minutes. This was a very close heat. Cassio had the best of 
it in speed, range and style, but Bob showed the most hunt- 
ing sense and found the most. birds. 


LITTLE NELL AND NAT GOODWIN. 


After lunch this brace was put down in a cornfield, Both 
are easy and fast goers, with not much to chose between 
them. Nell was the more systematic in her range, and was 
fully as stylish as Nat. After a turn through the cornfield 
we turned back across a gully to some woods, Nat making a 
nice point to a small bird. Entering the woods a vird flushed 
ahead of Nat and hestopped on point. This was out of sight 
of the judges. Soon after at the corner of a cornfield Nat 
pinned a single that was flushed by Titus, who was going 
toward Nell a little beyond, Turning back along the edge 
of the woods Nat swung in out of sight, and we heard a bird 
go near him, and a second later his handler called a point. 
As the judges came up Nat was pointing, but nothing was 
found. Nat’s ears were just a trifle too much cocked for a 
steady point, and we had an idea that he possibly knew 
something of the bird that we heard go. This opinion was 
confirmed when we came up by the manner in which he 
went on, as he appeared to be expecting another rise, Avent 
stopped him, and soon after several birds fiushed wild near 
by. Soon after Nat was found on point, and a bird was said 
to have gone as his handler went toward him, but we did 
not arrive in time to see it. A little further on one got up 
near Nat and he stopped to wing. We then turned bac 
through the woods and took a long turn without finding 
birds. Finally Nat swung across a gully and made a cast 
up to some woods, and pointed a bevy in capital style, Neil 
backing him nicely. Avent to order put up the birds and 
killed one that Nell retrieved. This ended the heat with 
Nat the winner. Down thirty-five minutes. Just at the 
finish of the heat, as Cél. Merriman was riding under a tree, 
a dead twig flew back and struck him in the eye, penetrating 
the membrane covering the eyeball. The stick was as large 
as a match and half an inch long. Dr. Young with consider- 
able difficulty removed it, and it was thought that the eye 
was permanently injured, but we were greatly pleased to 
find upon our return to the hotel that there was every pros- 


pect for a speedy recoyery, and that mo serious injury v 
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RUBICON AND CHANCE. 2 
This brace was put down at 2:08 at the edge of some woods 
Soon after they started seyeral birds flushed near them and 
Avent claimed a point for Chance, but he showed no indica- 
tion of having winded the birds, and had apparently stopped 
to the whistle at about the time they fiushed down wind 
just beyond him. Working down to a gully Rubicon made 
a nice point and Chance backed him in fine style, making a 
very pretty picture. Stephenson spent considerable time 
trying to find the bird, but finally gave it up and came back 
to his dog, when it flushed under the bank close to him. A 
little further on Rubicon made a false point, Chance back- 
ing him nicely. Working along the railroad a short dis- 
tance we tuimed across a gully, when Rubicon pointed a 
bevy and Chance backed him very handsomely. Stephen- 


-sou. to order, put up the birds and killed one that Rubicon 


retrieyed, Following the birds to a thicket Rubicon pinned 
one that was flushed by Chance as he came up below him. 
Chance soon after made a cast ahead and pointed a single in 
Glegant style, Avent, to order, flushing it. Soon after 
another one went, but we could not see how it happened, as 
it was inside the thicket. We then turned up through some 
woods to open fields and took a long turn without finding 
Finally we turned down to a branch where Ru- 
bicon challenged and then drew on and pointed part 
of a bevy, while Chance, some fifty yards away, pointed 
the other portion. Rubicon’s birds went as his han- 
dler came up, and Avent, fo order, put up those in 
front of Chance. We then crossed a branch and Ru- 


- bicon challenged in the tall grass, and after going some 


distance a bevy was fushed ahead of him and his handler, 
but the grass was so heavy that we could not see just how it 
was done. Following up the birds Rubicon made an indif- 
ferent point and Chance backed him. As Stephenson went 
ahead Rubicon drew on and roaded out the birds and pointed 
them nicely, They were flushed to order and the heat was 
awarded to Rubicon. Down fifty-nine minutes. Chance 
had the best of itin speed, range and style. Rubicon had 
the luck of the birds, and so faras inding and pointing them 
goes, he was clearly ahead. This heat was very similar in 
these respects to the one between Cassio and Bob H, and we 
cannot understand why these two decisions should be so 
directly opposed to each other. This ended the third series, 
Allie James hayingabye. The result was as follows; 
Summary Third Series, 

Cassio beat Bob H. 

Nat Goodwin beat Little Nell. 

Rubicon beat Chance. 

. Allie Jamesa bye. 
Fowrth Series. 
ALLIE JAMES AND CASSIO, 

Three of the four dogs left in were owned by the Memphis 
& Avent Kennel, and it was therefore impossible to avoid 
running two of them together in this series, and Allie and 
Cassio were ordered put: down at 3:10 in some sedge on a; 
knoll and worked down the slope. Allie crossed a gully and 
pointed and then roaded. Cassio came and half pointed at! 
the same trail and both then went on. Cassio cast ahead, 
and climbing a steep bank made a beautiful point with his 
head just above the edge of the bank. Avent, to order, put 
up the bird, and requested the judges to make the heat_as 
short as possible as he was very tired. They consulted a 
moment and ordered them up, and awarded the heat to Cas- 
sio. Down six minutes. This was a snap shot that surprised 
us. A longer heat would-probably have reached the same re- 
sult. At least the previous work of the dogs led us to believe 
that this would have been the case, but the rules, as we un- 
derstand them, expressly forbid any one, excepting areporter, 
making any such comparison. 

NAT GOODWIN AND RUBICON. 


This braze was put down in some sedge and worked along 
near some woods. Nat madea wide cast across wind into 
the woods, and catching the scent of a beyy drew on and 
pointed them in capital style. Avent to order flushed them, 
and a large portion of the bevy settled just outside the 
woods in some tall grass and briers, and two of them went 
inthe woods. These last were followed, and Nat pointed at 
a treetop but went on, while Rubicon came up just below 
and pointed probably the same bird, which fiushed as Stephen- 
son went to his dog. No more were found here and we 
turned back to some sprouts where Rubicon pointed a single 
that his handler put up to order. Soon after Rubicon made 
a false point. We then turned to the place where most of 
the birds had-been marked down. Nat pointed at the edge 
of a plum thicket and dre .on into it, and was joined by 
Rubicon, and both pointed but drew on and a bird flushed 
behind them down wind. Turning back to some briers 
Rubicon was sent in, and he soon got a point to a single that 
his handler flushed. They were then ordered up and the heat 
was awarded to Rubicon. Down twenty-four minutes. This 
was a yery unsatisfactory heat. Nat was the better in 
speed, range and style, and his work on the bevy was far 
superior to that of Rubicon on the singles, which was partly 
a matter of luck. More time should have been given to 
decide between them. This ended the fourth series with the 
following result: 


: Summary Fourth Series. 
Cassio beat Allie James, 
_ Rubicon beat Nat Goodwin, 
Final for First Place. 
CASSIO AND RUBICON. 


. These were the last two left in for first money. They were 
put down on a side hiil in somesedge at 3:58. Rubicon went 
straight ahead some distance and made a point at a narrow 
strip of sedge between two cornfields. Stephenson, to order, 
putup a bird in front of him and a few seconds later another 
one went. Working down the strip of sedge, Cassio chal- 
lenged and worked some time an old scent, making one or 
two casts with good judgment, finally striking it again, and 
pointing it a short time he drew on and again pointed. Ru- 
_bicon then came up and swung ahead and also pointed. Both 
moved on and lost it, when Cassio madea cast back but 
failed to strike it. We then worked through the cornfield 
where Rubicon pointed but soon went on. Soon after we 
crossed a ditch to a cornfield and both dogs cast ahead partly 
across wind, with Rubicon some 25ft.in the lead. Cassio 
suddenly stopped on point and Rubicon a second later also 
pointed the same bevy that flushed as the handlers came up. 
They were then ordered up and the heat was given to Rubi- 
con and he was declared winner of first prize. Down twen- 
ty-seyen minutes. This without. exception was the worst 
decision we ever saw at a field trial. Mr. Paris informed us 
that he did not see the dogs when they stopped, but that he 
accepted the statement of Dr. Young that the point belonged 
to Rubicon and that Cassio was backing. We do not believe 
that Dr. Young saw the work, but formed his opinion from 
the position of the dogs, as had he actually had his eyes upon 
them at the instant of pointing he would not have made 
such a statement. Even had the work been of the character 
supposed, the decision would still have been a very unjust 
one and savored too much of favoritism to have decided so 
important a matter without giving the loser an opportunity 
to make a point, 
: Final for Second Place. 
CASSIO AND CHANCE. 


siaes selected Chance and Nat Goodwin as the best 
of the dogs beaten by Rubicon, and asked the opinion of Mr, 
Avent as to which of the two he considered the best. He 
expressed the opinion that Chance had run the best heat 
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They were put down in an open field at 3:32 and worked 
toward the scattered birds of the last bevy. Chance flushed 
one near a ditch and Cassio a second or two later made a 
stylish point to two or three more that went soon after. 
Chance then cast up a slope and made‘a nice point, but 
before his handler got up to him he drew on and flushed the 
bird. They were then ordered up and the heat was awarded 
to Chance. Down five minutes. This decision was nearly 
as bad as the one deciding first money, and the judges conld 
not possibly have seen the work as it really was performed. 
Although both dogs had an opportunity to show on game, 
they rendered their decision in favor of the dog that most 
decidedly had the worst of it. 


Final for Third Place. 
CASSIO AND KEYSTONE. 


Keystone was selected as the best dog beaten by Chance 
and the brace was ordered to run for third place, but when 
Keystone arrived it was so near dark that the heat was post- 
poned until morning, On Wednesday morning, however, 
only two judges could be found, and the Champion Stake 
was declared off, and the handlers of Cassio and Keystone 
divided the money and honors of third place equally. Fol- 
lowing is a complete 

SUMMARY, 
First Series. 

Little Nell beat Ben Hur, 

Cassio beat Goldstone. 

Nat Goodwin beat Dante. 

Jean Val Jean beat Katrina (withdrawn). 

Ruby D. beat Talieyrand. 

Hustling Hannah beat Wanda. 

Chance beat Gladstone’s Girl. 

Rubicon beat Dan J. 

Keystone beat Roi B. 

Bun Roy beat Dee. 

Allie James beat Luke Roy. 

Bob H. beat Dolly. 

Cliff Gladstone a bye. 

Second Series. 


Little Nell beat Cliff Gladstone. 
Cassio beat Ruby D. 

Nat Goodwin beat Hustling Hannah, 
Rubicon beat Jean Val Jean. 
Chance beat Keystone, 

Allie James beat Bun Roy. 

Bob H. a bye. 


Cassio beat Bob H. 

Nat Goodwin beat Little Nell. 
Rubicon beat Chance. 

Allie James a bye. 


Third Series. 


Fowrth Series. 
Cassio beat Allie James. 
Rubicon beat Nat Goodwin. 
Tie for First Place, 

Rubicon beat Cassio and won first prize. 

Tie for Second Place. 
Chance beat Cassio and won second prize. 

Tie for Third Place. 
Cassio and Keystone divided third prize, 


THE TEXAS FIELD TRIALS. 
[From a Special Correspondent. ] 


NSE Yexas Field Trials Ciub, organized April 24, 1886, and 

composed of amateur sportsmen residing chiefiy in 
Harrison county, Texas, heid its inaugural trials on Dec. 14 
and 15, 1886, near Marshall. The officers of the club are: 
Amory R. Starr, President; Jonathan D. Rudd, First Vice- 
President; Westley M. Robertson, Second Vice-President; 
E. Key, Treasurer and W. L. Thomas, Secretary. The trials 
were run on quail, and the stakes were an All-Aged anda 
Derby for dogs whelped on or since Jan. 1, 1885. Derby 
starters were required to retrieve. Both stakes were 
originally open to members only, but before the running 
they were made open to any amateur. The judges were: 
Mr. J. T. Trezevant, Jr., and Col. W. E, Hughes, both of 
Dallas, and Hon. R. T. Hailey, of Harrison county. 


THE DERBY. 
The final drawing of dogs for the Derby resulted as follows: 
TEXAS JOE (John L. Phillips), liver pointer dog (Orco— 
Poland’s Flash) against : 
Rex LU. (George Wolz), liver and white pointer dog (Orco 
—Poland’s Flash). 


MIKE (Frank Cock), red Irish setter dog (Irish Pat—Gypsey 
ed against 
CAPTAIN CRAIG (A. R. Starr), black, white and tan English 
setter dog (Gladstone—Lady M.). 


Ress (Walter Cock), liver and white pointer bitch (Bruce 
Ranger—F rank) against 

Nick (frank Cock), liver and white pointer dog (Bruce 
Ranger—Frank), 


KATARAX (Thos. Gregory), black and white pointer bitch 
(Stuart’s Ben—Long’s Jet) against 

JOHN SAuNDERS (C. B. Cock), liver and white pointer dog 
(Meteor—Starr’s Flirt). 


The morning of Tuesday, Dec. 14, was bright and cold, 
with a gentle breeze from the west. By 12 o’clock, however, 
it became quite warm and was so the balance of the day. 

REX I. AND TEXAS JOE. 


At 11 o'clock Rex IT., handled by Geo. Wolz, and Texas 
Joe, handled by J. L. Phillips, were cast off in a sedge field 
near Scottsville. The field was drawn blank, and the dogs 
were worked north into another with similar results. Rex 
Il. showed more speed and range, Joe suffering with very 
sore feet. No birds were found by this brace, and they 
were ordered up at 12:30, to be put down again after lunch. 
A nice lunch was spread by the president and other mem- 
bers.of the club, and was indulged in by all with seeming 
relish. At 1:30 Rex and Joe were put down again, worked 
until 2:25, when they were ordered up, to be put down again 
if there should appear any opportunity for them to win. 
No work done by either. Down, altogether, two hours and 
thirty minutes. 

MIKE AND CAPTAIN CRAIG. 


At 2:30 Mike, handled by Mr. Cock, his owner, and Captain 
Craig, hardled by Captain Starr, his owner, were put down 
where last brace were taken up. The cover was thick and 
heavy. Moving down a branch the dogs, working close 
together, pointed a beyy simultaneously. The birds were 
flushed and not shot at; dogs steady to wing. Working 
down the draw and over a fence into the woods, Craiz made 
a handsome point on a single in the dry leaves; birds flushed 
wild; Craig steady, Mike not up to back. Mike pointed a 
rabbit, showed some inclination to take a race, but was 
restrained by his handler. Craig then pointed and was held 
for Mike to be brought up to back, which he refused to do. 
The bird ran and Craig roaded nicely, but before he estab- 
lished his point again the bird flushed; dogs steady to wing. 
Several birds were flushed by the judges which the dogs had 
no opportunity to point. The dogs were ordered up for a 
few minutes, taken into a field near by and turn 


again. A cotton patch and piece of stubble were drawn 
blank. Rounding a oe of timber Craig made a point, 
which his handler claimed, Not having located the bevy, 
Craig made a short cast to the left, and Mike, moving up to 
the right, caught the scent and pointed; Craig, coming 
through a patch of sedge, backed stavmchly. Mr. Cock 
finshed and shot te order, bul did not kill; both dogs steady. 
to wing and shot. The birds were marked down in woods 
near by, where Craig got two points in dry leaves in quick 
succession; birds were flushed to both points. Mr. Starr shot, 
but did not kill; dogs steady. Ordered up, neither having an 
opportunity to retrieve. Craig was much the fastest and 
had more style in motion and op point. Craig won. Down 
thirty minutes, 
RESS AND NICK. 

At 3:10 Ress. handled by C. B. Cock, and Nick, handled by 
Frank Cock, his owner, were put down on scattered birds, 
left by Craig and Mike. They started off at a good pace, 
about equal in speed, style, etc. Ress made a handsome 
point, which her handler claimed; false point, Nick backed. 
Moving up a short distance Ress pointed again, her handler 
urged her on, and the bird was flushed by your reporter very 
near to the place where she had made the point; but for Mr. 
Cock’s fear of another false point his bitch would have scored 
a nice point here, The balance of the wood was drawn blank 
and the dogs were ordered on. Crossing a branch and outin 
the open field, both dogs running close together pointed a 
rabbit. Going a short distance Nick made a stylish point on 
a bevy, which was acknowledged by Ress, backing well. Mr. 
Cock was ordered to flush and shoot: as he walked up to 
flush, Nick moved up and some nice roading was done, Ress 
going straight to the covey, Nick a short distance to the left. 
Birds flushed, Mr. F. Cock killed; both steady to wing and 
shot. Nick retrieved nicely. Working on, Ress flushed a 
single, but was a little unsteady; she then pointed a single 
well. Mr. June Cock shot and killed, Ress retrieved. Then 
moving up wind across a stubble Ress pointed a bevy. Nick 
backed, broke his back, moved up and took the point. Mr. 
Cock killed two birds; Nick brought one and Ress the other, 
done in good shape. Dogs up, Ress won, Down one hour. 

JOHN SAUNDERS AND KATARAX, 


At 4:15 Mr. C. B. Cock’s John Saunders and Mr. Thomas 
Gregory’s Katarax, handied by their owners, were cast off 
and worked back to where a bevy had been marked down by 
a spectator. After working a few minutes two birds Rushed 
wild, then Katarax made a splendid point; held for Saunders 
to back, the latter backed to order. Mr, Gregory was told 
to flush and shoot. No bird found; very probably a bird had 
tun from the dog’s point. Working on down the branch 
Saunders made a flush; he was dropped to wing, and as he 
turned another flushed wild. After drawing the balance of 
the field blank they were worked over to where the birds, 
flushed at end of the last heat, had been marked down: a 
very unpromising place to work a dog, briers and bushes 
being very dense. Nothing was found, and the dogs and 
handlers being separated, Rax was held up until Saunders 
could be brought up. They were cast off and in a few min- 
utes Saunders pointed a bevy well, and Rax backed in grand 
style. Mr. Cock was told to flush and shoot; failed to kill; 
both dogs dropped to shot. Moying on across a branch Rax 
got two points in rapid succession, Dogs ordered up at 5 
o’clock to be put down again next morning. Down forty- 
five minutes. On the way to town an accident befell Kata- 
rax, her foot being badly cut by a wire fence. Her owner 
UR SEREOnS withdrew her, and John Saunders was given a 

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Second Series. 

Wednesday was cold and quite threatening, the wind 
tolerably high, At 9:30 A, M. 

CAPT. CRAIG AND JOHN SAUNDERS 


were cast off in a cotton patch, where a bevy had been 
located a few minutes before. After going some distance 
both dogs began to road where the bevy had run. The birds 
fiushed wild, neither dog getting a point. Craig got a flush 
in a thick cover near the fence, worked on into some woods; 
in the dry leaves Craig got a point, and Saunders backed to 
order indifferently, then Craig flushed another in the dry 
leaves. No more work was done until crossing the road in 
a ragweed field Craig pointed a bevy staunchly and hand- 
somely. Mr. Starr was ordered to flush and shoot. Before 
getting close enough the birds flushed wild; Craig steady to 
wing, Sandy not up to back. Casting off to the right Craig 
made avery handsome point. No bird was found on this 
point. Dogs ordered up, Craig winning. Down fifty-three 
minutes. 
: CRAIG AND RESS. 

At 10:30, without waiting for the twenty minutes intermis- 
sion that Craig was entitled to, Craig and Ress were’ put 
down in an open field, and worked across a fence and down 
the side of a hill in some sedge and pines. In rounding a 
thicket Craig established a point on a bevy, Ress to the left 
making game. Before she had an opportunity to establish 
her point, Mr. Starr walked in and flushed the birds fron: 
Craig’s point; he did not shoot. The birds flew to a swalein 
which were briers and willows, cover very thick. Craig in 
the thick briers made three points in quick succession. Ress 
in moving about did very litt!e—briers very thick and Ress 
would not go forward from her handler. Capt. Craig won. 
Down thirty minutes. 

After running the second series in the Derby the handlers 
of the remaining dogs requested the judges to place first, 
second and third. First prize in the Derby was awarded to 
Amory R. Starr’s black, white and tan Llewellyn setter 
Captain Craig, whelped Jan. 2, 1885, bred by D. W. Wil- 
liams, of Ringold, Tenn., trained by W. W. Tucker, of 
Waskom, Texas. He is a handsome, stylish dog, rather 
small, has fair speed and a good nose. He is very docile 
and obedient, although full of spirit. He is by Gladstone 
out of Lady M., she by Mark out of Jennie. 

Second was won by Walter Cock’s Ress, a neat little liver 
and white pointer bitch, with good nose and fair style and 
speed, bred_by Chas, Hendricks, of Harrison county, sired 
by Bruce Ranger (Dilley’s Ranger—White Lily) out of 
Robertson’s Frank (Orco—Norma). She was trained by 
owner and handled by C. B. Cock. 

Third was won by Frank Cock’s red Irish setter dog Mike 
trained and handled by owner and bred by W. C. Kennerly 
of White Post, Va., being by Tish Pat out of Gypsey Red 
He has tolerable speed and only moderate style, and is 
rather lacking in nose. 


ALL-AGED STAKES. 


The entries in the All Aged Stake were drawn and run as 
follows: 
Wart (Amory R. Starr), black pointer dog (Starr’s Bronco 
—Starr’s Fan I1.), 
against 
JOHN SAUNDERS (C. B. Cock), liver and white pointer dog 
(Meteor—Starr’s Flirt). 


CAPTAIN CRAIG (Amory R. Starr), black, white and tan 
English setter dog (Gladstone—Lady M,), 
_ against 
Nick (Frank Cock), liver and white pointer dog (Bruce 
Ranger—Robertson’s Frank). 


GEORGE NOBLE (M. Gillett), pointer deg (breeding not 
given), 


against _- 
Frep (W. HE. Hughes), liver and white: pointer dog (Meteor 


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JUNO 
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against 
Buss (Walter Cock), liver and white pointer bitch (Bruce 
Ranger—Robertson's Prank), 


Mi&# (Frank Cock), red Irish setter dog (Irish Pat—Gyp- 
sey Red), 


(J. Li, Pernet), liver and white pointer bitch (Meteor 


against 
FANTINE (W, J. Rosborough, Jr.), orange pointer bitch 
(Clipper—Dove), 


Frou FRov (W. BH. Hughes), liver and white pointer bitch 
(Maxim—flash II,), os e oo 


against 
Mowarcu IL. (J. Wolz), liver and white pointer dog (Mon- 
arch—Scott’s Minnie). 


CouUNTEss House (J. T, Trezevyant, Jr.), black, white and 
tan English setter bitch Leiataw ams uno), 
against 
Ros (M, Gillett), liver and white setter dog (breeding un- 
known), ) 


First was won by Wat, 3yrs. old, bred by A. C. Waddell, 
of Topeka, Kan. He is a dog of great speed and good nose, 
ranges very wide and works his ground with judgement. Is 
rather above the medium size, stands high on his legs, and 
while not heavy, is very muscular. He won second in the 
All-Aged Stake last February at the Alexandria trials. Sec- 
ond was won by Fred, bred, trained and handled by owner. 
His muzzle is rather snipy, otherwise he is a remarkably 
handsome dog, with good speed and nose, and his style is 
perfect, He was the quickest and most stylish dog at the 
trials, and his quartering was superior to that of any other 
starter. Third was won by Juno, bred by J. W. Munson, of 
St. Louis. Herspeed and style are very good and her nose 
excellent, Sheis a little above medium size and quite hand- 
some. She was trained by Capt. W.W. Tucker, of Waskom, 
Texas, who also trained Wat, winner of the All-Aged Stake, 
and Craig, winner of the Derby. 


First Series. 
WAT AND JOHN SAUNDERS, 


handled by their respective owners, were cast off at 1115 in 
a cotton patch. Wat was the fastest from the start, going 
fast and with good style, Saunders showing effect of a heat 
run previously. On the north side ofa field Wat pointed, 
but nothing was found. Moving to the left at a rattling 
gait, he established a fine point on a bevy in some pines. To 
order his handler, Mr. A. R. Starr, shot and killed, Wat 
dropped to shot; ordered to retrieve he did so in good shape, 
Dogs ordered up, Wat won. Down twenty minutes, 


NICK AND CAPT, CRAIG 


were put down at 11:45. Nick showed more dash and speed, 
Craig haying just run two heats was a little stiff, he soon 
limbered up and showed that he had plenty of stuff left in 
him yet. Wield drawn blank. In a pine thicket Ned pointed 
and almost at the same instant Craig dropped on a point. 
No bird found, some hogs feeding near by fea probably 
flushed them. After working in the pines some time with- 
out result, the dogs were ordered up and taken to the Harris 
place. In crossing a branch of nice running water the party. 
concluded tolunch. After lunch the dogs were put Ova 
again at 12:40 ina field covered with sedge, the large field 
was drawn blank. In passing, however, a piece of woods 
and out into the open field Craig made a handsome point, 
Nick passing to his right and all around him, Myr. Starr 
was ordered to flush and shoot; did not kill, dogs steady to 
shot. wre up the branch Craig pointed another bevy 
in good style; birds were fiushed by Mr. Starr, who shot and 
missed, both dogs steady, be pou and was ordered on 
by his owner; results barren, ogs taken up at 1:15, Craig 
won. Down fifty-five minutes. 


FRED AND GEORGE NOBLE. 


At 1:15 Colonel Hughes resigned his position as judge to 
handle his dog in this heat, Mr. John L. Phillips fale his 
position as judge, which place he assumed each time Colonel 

ughes ran. IJ'red, handled by his owner, Colonel Hughes, 
and Noble, by his owner, Mr, M. Gillett, were cast off where 
Craig and Nick had finished their heat. After a few minu- 
tes Fred made a handsome point, which Noble backed; Noble 
broke his back, ran in and flushed. Moving up, Noble 
pointed a rabbit, and when it broke cover Noble and the 
rabbit had a fine chase to a brier patch. This was the most 
exciting chase of the day. Fred made two points on singles 
in good shape and won. Down twenty minutes, 


JUNO AND RESS. 


At 1:40 Juno, handled by her owner, J. lL. Pernet, and 
Ress, handled by C. B. Cock, were cast off where Fred and 
Noble finished their heat. In moving a little to the left Ress 
made a fiush on a single, and immediately afterward an- 
other bird flushed wild. The dogs were then ordered for- 
ward. In ashort time Ress established a point on a bevy, 
Juno moving aH to the left pointed also, being in a position 
where she could not see the other dog; both dogs were given 
a point, The birds were flushed by Mr. Cock; both dogs 
were steady to wing and shot, no birds killed. In moving 
north to where a DEL pad been marked Juno flushed a bird 
down wind. Both showed good speed, Juno the fastest; 
style in motion and on point about equal. Moving up in 
the dry leaves Juno established a fine point on a single, 
which flushed wild, her handler not haying an opportunity 
to shoot; the balance of the singles were flushed. No more 
work done here. Moving up west to a sedge field Juno was 
lost to sight for a moment and found by your reporter on a 
staunch point: Ress, being called, backed handsomely. Mr. 
Pernet fiushed the birds and killed two, both dogs steady to 
wing and shot. Juno was ordered to retrieve; going into 
some pines she found a bird with a broken wing which she 
Ehascd’ around for some time before she could catch him, 
when she brought it in good style, bird being still alive. 
Then Ress was sent in to retrieve the other bird, which she 
did well. Dogs were ordered up, Juno won, Down thirty 
minutes, 

MIKE AND FANTINE. 

At 2:20 Mike and Fantine were put down in a cornfield. 
In speed and style about equal; Fantine heavy with pups. 
Fantine pointed and Mike backed badly, the birds flushed 
wild and were not shot at, and were marked down by specta- 
tators in a branch, Dogs being worked on, Fantine pointed 
backed by Mike. To order Mr. Rosborough flushed and 
shot, but did not kill; Fantine broke shot. Dogs taken up; 
Fantine won, Down twenty minutes. 


FROU FROU AND MONARCH II. 


At 2:50 Frou Frou, handled by owner, Colonel Hughes, and 
Monarch IJ., by his owner, Mr. W. J. Wolz, were put down 
in the edge of some pines, and in a few moments Monarch 
pointed for a few moments and flushed, and broke; Grouped 
to order. Moving down the branch to work on the scattered 
birds, Monarch pointed a single. Frou Frou was ordered u 
to back, which she did. T'o order Wolz flushed and shot an 
killed; Wolz and Monarch both broke shot. To order Mon- 
arch retrieved, Dogs taken up at 3:20; Monarch won. Down 
thirty minutes. 

Second Series. 
WAT AND FRED. 


At 3:30 Wat, handled by his owner, A. R. Starr, and Fred, 
handled by his owner, Col. Hughes, were put down in an 
open stubble and worked north into some sedge. Wat was 
‘he fastest and widest ranger. In style, Fred had the advan- 


tage, On the point of a ditch Wat Boe handsomely, 
backed by Fred. Wat moved up, and Fred, jumping into a 
ditch, ey Birds were flushed but not shot at; both 
dogs steady to wing and shot, Birds flew to a pine thicket, 
where they were followed, and some nice work was done, 
Fred pointed a single, which flushed wild. Wat pointed a 
single, birds were flushed on point and not shot at. No more 
work was done on this covey. Working up the branch Fred 
made _a point which Col. Hughes claimed; he was held to 
have Wat come up and back. Wat backed well, No birds 
were found on this point. Moving up the branch to the left 
through some ines Wat was lost for some time, and your 
reporter found him standing firmly on a point in some sedge 
on the side of a hill. Mr. Starr, to order, flushed and killed, 
Dog steady to shot; to order, Wat retrieved in good shape, 
Moving in the direction that this bevy had flown, and just 
where the road crossed ths branch, Wat in advance, turned 
to the right and established a point on a bevy which was 
flushed and not shot at. Dogs ordered up, Wat won. Down 
thirty minutes. 
MONARCH TI, AND FAN, 


At 4 o'clock Monarch II,, handled by W. J. Wolz, and 
Fan, by Mr, Rosborough, were put. down. In moving up a 
swale Monarch pointed, Fan, going up, fiushed the bevy. 
Moving on down the branch Monarch pointed a single, Fan 
refused to back. Taken up at 4;10, Monarch won. Down 
ten minutes. 

CAPTAIN CRAIG AND JUNO, 


At 4:15 Craig, handled by A. R. Starr, and Juno, handled 
by Mr. J. L. Pernet, were cast off in a sedge interspersed 
With pines, both dogs going at a good pace, Juno showing 
more speed and the widest range. Moving over a hill ont of 
sight for afew moments both dogs were found on a point 
close together, Mr, Starr flushed and shot, both dogs steady 
to wing and shot. To order, Craig, after some difficulty in 
finding, retrieved his bird in good style. Working forward 
in the direction this covey had flown, crossed a branch and 
worked up on a slope in some sedge and pines, Craig pointed 
and Junonot upto back. Oraig, after standing a few mo- 
ments, moved up and commenced to road, when the covey 
was flushed about thirty steps to his left by the spectators. 
This ended the running for the day. Dogs taken up to be 
put down next morning, 

At night the judges, officers of the club and handlers met 
at the club room, and the latter consenting they, as provided 
for by the rules, awarded the prizes without further running, 
owing to the fact that Col. Hughes could not well remain 
much longer and Mr. Trezevant was quite unwell. 

The prizes were awarded as stated above, and the special 
prizes as follows: Consolation prize to best dog not placed in 
either stake, a handsome collar, donated by the Medford 
Fancy Goods Co., of New York, awarded John Saunders, 
To best trained dog trained by member of club in Derby, to 
John Saunders. Dog showing best natural qualities in the 
Derby, to Captain Craig, The English setter puppy, offered 
by ae Trezevyant, was also won by Craig as winner of the 

erby. 

Inthe All-Aged Stake Fred received the prize for the dog 
with best natural qualities, and Nick the prize for the best 
trained dog trained by member of club, Wat also receiveda 
prize of a pointer puppy offered by Col. Hughes for the win- 
ner of the All-Aged. . 

The weather was pleasant throughout the trials and eyery- 
thing passed off harmoniously, Taking it all im all, and 
considering that it was the inaugural meeting of an amateur 
club, it was quite a success. 


RABY MIXER.—Mr. John E. Thayer, of the Hillside 
Kennels, has just imported the celebrated fox-terrier Raby 
Mixer. Heis by Raby Mixture out of Richmond Olive Bud, 
by Raby Tyrant out of Richmond Olive. Raby Mixture is a 
son of Mixture. He was whelped in August, 1885, and has 
wou the following prizes: First in open class and first in 
puppy class, Lincoln summer show; first and cup in novice 
class and first and special in puppy class, Birmingham Fox- 
Terrier Club; first prize in open class and first prize in puppy 
class, Darlington; first prize and cup in open class and first 
in members’ class, Stockton-on-Tees F'ox-Terrier Club show; 
first prize champion class and special prize for the best fox- 
terrier, Market Rasin; first prize open class, West Brom- 
wich; second prize open class, Oxford Wox-Terrier Clubshow; 
first prize and special for the best fox-terrier in the show, 
Lincoin; first prize in open class, Birmingham, The judges 
were Messrs. Astley, Vicary, Southwell, Burgess, Wood and 
Tinne. Raby Mixer was considered one of the best terriers 
in England, and if nothing happens, will do some winning 
for his new kennel. 


BESSIE.—Haverhill, Dec. 26.—I noticed in the FOREST 
AND STREAM that J. H. Brown, of Boston, Mass,, would like 
to know what authority I have for claiming the pedigree of 
the Llewellin setter Bessie, by Mingo out of Fausta Il. Iget 
my authority from A. W. Harrington, Ruthyen, Ontario, 
Can., the gentleman who bred her. Now I would like to 
have Mr. Brown give his authority for saying there are only 
two bitches now living from that breeding.—I, TENNEY. 


DOG LOST.—Watsontown, Pa., Dec. 18,—On Dee, 13, my 
English setter dog King Fred strayed or was stolen from my 
kennels; he has black head and ears, rust black spot at root 
of tail, body rust white with black ticks, tan under his jaws. 
Had a leather collar. Weight is from 60 to 65lbs. Informa- 
tion will be thankfully received and all trouble be rewarded, 
—Dr. J. R. HOUSEL. 


ATLANTA SHOW.—A show, given under auspices of Na- 
tional Poultry and Bench Show Association, is set down for 
Jan. 18-21, at Atlanta, Ga. The premiums are $3, 32 and $1, 
with gold medal in each class, and a number ofspecials, A. 
K. C. rules govern.—R. J. FISHER, Sec’y, Atianta, Ga. 


FALL RIVER SHOW.—A dog show will be given by the 
Southern Massachusetts Poultry Association at Fall River, 
Feb. 8 to 11.—A. R, G, MosHER, Secretary. 


KENNEL NOTES. 


Notes must be sent on prepared blanks, which are fur- 
nished free on receipt of stamped and addressed envelope. 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound for retaining duplicates 
are sent for 30 cents. 


NAMES CLAIMED. 

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Foreman's Ned, Foreman’s Nolile, Foreman’s Nat, Foreman’s Nici, 
Foreman’s Nell and Foremanws Nan, By C. fred Crawiford, Paw- 
tucket, R.1., for black, white and tan English setters, four dogs 
and two bitches, whelped Nov. 5, 1886, by Foreman (Dashing Mou- 
arch—Fairy II,) out of Nellie 11. (Count Noble—Kosalind). 

Lady Newton, Miss Bend 07, Miss Newton-bho and Lady Quo. 
By A. Clinton Wilmerding, New York, for four black cocker span- 
iel bitches, whelped Jume 5. 1886, by Young Oho (Gbo Ii.—Darkie) 
out of Newion Abbot Lady (Bend *Or—Ladyhird). 

Neill Hicho. By Freestone Kennels, Middletown, Conn., for red 
Trish setter bitch, whelped July 28, 1886, by Elcho, Jr. (Hleho— 
Noreen) out of Pequot Jess (Barry—T'loss). 

Pug Glencho, Garry Gtencho and Flora Echo. By Vreestone Ken- 
nels, Middletown, Conn., for two red, white on chest, dogs and one 
red bitch, oe ee June 25, 1886 ee Sarsfield (Garryowen—Cuirer 
Bell IL.) out of Mand Vieher (Glencho—Vic). x 

Robert Sarsfietd and Josie Sursjield. By Freestone Kennels, Mid- 
dletown, Conn., for red, white on chest, dog and red bitch,whelped 
‘Aug, 26, 1886, by Sarsfield (Garryowen—Ourrer Bell 11) cut of No- 
reena (Elcho—Noreen). : fs : 


. | dan, N, ¥,, to J. H. byma: 


Flash, By Alden C. T, Smith, Chester, Conn., for liver and white 
ointer dog, whelped Oct. 16, 1836, by Young Faust (A.1K.R. 779) out 

ellie (Sensation—Flirt, A.K.R. 1245). 

ob Breeze. By Jas. HS uire, White Plains, N, ¥., for orange 
and white setter doz, whelped July 27, 1886, py Breeze IT. (Gen, 
Hly’s Breeze—Maud Dale) out of Stoddard’s Dian (Stoddard’s 
Breeze —Stoddard'’s Mag). ' 

Miss. By F. A. Moore, Louisville, Et for fawn mastiff bitch, 
witelped See T, 1886, by ford Caution (A.K. it. 2980) out of Countess 

Nick & Demus. By Herbert B, Atha, Newark, N.J., for white 
and liver ficked pointer dog,whelped July 14,1886, by Nick of Naso 
(Naso Il.—Pettigo) ont of Swet Brier (Pete—Belle). 

Nick o Time, By Fred HW. Hatch, New York, for white and lemon 
ticked pointer dog, whelped July 14, 1886, by Nick of Naso (Naso 
Tl.—Pettigo) out of Sweet Brier (Pete—Belle). 

Nick o Las. By W. ©, Earle, New York, for white and lemon 
ticked pointer doi , Whelped July 14, 1886, by Nick of Naso (Naso 
IL—Pete) out of Sweet Brier (Pete—Bells). 

Jolinny TV., Madge If, Maud and Meg. By BF, H, D, Viette, Ottawa, 
Ont., for lemon. and white Clumber spaniels, one dog and three 
Witches whelned Aug, 12, 1886, by Johnny (Ben—Joan) out of Madge 

en—Joan). 

Teddic. By Chautauqua Kennels, Sheridan, N. Y., for blue bel- 
ton English setter dog, whelped March 16, 1886. by Ted Liewellin 
(A.K.R, 599) owt of Marcella (Prince Phoebus—Stella). 

Dixie Qarecr. By J, A, Merrill, Rutland, Vt., for black, white 
pany sr setter dog, whelped Oct. 6, 1486, by Pride of Dixie ont of 

elle I, 

Gladeaster. By J. A. Merrill, Rutland, Vt., for lemon belton set- 
ter dog, whelped Sept. 14, 1888, by Doncaster out of Princess 
Louise. 

BRED. 

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Bess—Sarsfleld, Freestone Kennels’ (Middletown, Conn.) Irish 
setter biteh Bess (Glencho—Syren II.) to Dr. Win. Jarvis’s Sars- 
field (Garryowen—Currer Bell If.), Dec. 14. 

Cadess—Bayard IIT. Weimer & Liucoln’s (Boston, Mass.) im- 
ported rough St. Bernard bitch Cadess (Cadwaliader—Myra) to 
Wm. Binskemoor’s Bayard IL. (Gayard, Jr,—Hero), Dec. 12. 

Hditn—Shady. C. E,. Gilchrist's (Charlesto\yn, Mass,) cocker 
spaniel bitch Edith (Brush Il.—Olivia) to F. H. Perrin’s Shady 
(Obo II.—Darkie), Pee. 13. 

Dot—Gnvdwood Rattler. P.P. Lewis's (Tarrytown, N, Y¥.) beagle 
bitch Dot (Ringwood—Maida) to Geo, Laick’s Goodwood Rattler 


King Pat—Rowett’s Sis), Noy. 29, 

Rye—Goodwood Rattler. Geo. Laick’s (Tarrytown, N. Y.) beagle 
bitch Rye (Ringwood—Roxy) to his Goodwood Rattler (King Pat— 
Rowett’s Sis), Noy, 22, 

Littte Puj—Goodwood Rattler, Geo. Laick's (Tarrytown, N. Y.) 
beagle bitch Little Fly (Bugler—Rye) to his Goodwood Rattler 
(King Pat—Rowett’'s Sis), Nov. 26. 

Newton Abbot Lady—Biack Pete. A. Clinton Wilmerding’s (New 
York) cocker spaniel biteh Newton Abbot Lady (Bend *Or—Lady- 
bird) to J. P, Willey’s Black Pete, Oct. 1h. 

Maida—Newton Abbot. Dr, J. VW. Greene's (New York) cocker 
spaniel bitch Maida (Black Prince—Marion) to A.C. Wilmerding’s 

ewton Abbot (Black Prince—Newton Abbot Lady), Dec. 19. 

Blue Queenie—Rex Gladstone. G. F. Clark's (St. George’s, Del.) 
Liewellin setter bitch Blue Queenie (Drnuid—Leda) to his Rex 
Gladstone (Royal Gladstone—Mollie Druid), Dec. 16. 1 

Wiid Rose—Nullamore, Geo, A, Fletcher's (Milton, Mass.) collie 
bitch Wild Kose (Ren Rounce—Blossom) to Chestnut Hill Kennels’ 
WNullamore (A.K.R. 8717), Dec. 20. : , 

Trtorric IL.—Prince. N. Leonard's fepele Mass,) English setter 
bitch Florrie LI. (Lancaster—Plorrie) to Prince (Pride—Viorrie). 

Kara—Apoilo. W.W.Tucker’s (New York) St. Bernard bitch 
Kara (Mentor IT.- Brunhild) to his Apollo, _ . 

Plinihia—Apnilo. lt, J, Sawyer’s (Menominee, Wis.) St. Bernard 
bitch Plinthia (Plinlimmon—La Mascott) to W. W. Tucker's 


see Noy. 6. ‘ : 
G. Van Skal’s St, Bernard bitch Norah (Boni- 


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forah—A poilo. 


vard— ) to W. W. ‘Tucker’s Apollo, ‘ 

—Argus I. H. E. Thayer’s (Franklin, Mass.) Gorden set- 
ter anees to Geo. E. Browne’s Argus it, (Argus—Beauty), 
Dee, 9. 


WHELPS. 
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Bell Mont. C, T, Brownell’s (New Bedsord, Mass.) Gordon setter 
bitch Bell Mont (Dash—Beaulah), Dec. 11, eleven (eight dogs), by 
his Dash (Doan'’s Tom—Chiloe), wae. & 

Fiirt. J. H. Kranner, Jr.’s_ (Pittsburgh, Pa.) bull-terrier bitch 
Flirt (The Earl— ), Dec. 8, seven (three dogs), by I’. ¥. Dole’s 
Count (A.K.K. 3178), ; { 

Fairy, Wm. H. Hepsley's (Jersey City, N, J,) cocker spaniel 
bitch Fairy, Oct. —, four bitches, by A. C. Wilmerding's Black 
Prince (Benedict—Madecap). , 

Pride of Delaware. Isaac Yearsley, Jr.'s (Coatesville, Pa.) Llew- 
ellin setter bitch Pride of Delaware (Carlowitz—Ollie), Dec, 8, ten 

seven degs), by G. F. Clark's Rex Gladstone (Royal Gladstone— 
folie Druid). ’ 

Janet. W.T. Wells’s (Hartford, Conn,) collie bitch Janet (Ben 
Ledi—Tibbie, A.1%.li. 2825), Noy. 25, six (three dogs), by Lothian 
Keunels’? Montrose (A.15.R. 851). Z by Ay 

Tibbic. Lothian kennels’ (Stepney, Conn.) imported collie bitch 
Tibbie Cat 2825), Dec, 8, eight (four dogs), by their Montrose 

A.K.R. 891). ’ 

Midlothian Lass. Lothian Kennels’ (Stepney, Conn.) imported 
collie bitch Midlothian Lassie (A.K.R. 2124), Noy. 30, five (three 
dogs), by their Montrose (A... 891). " 

Lady Edgecomb. Lothian Kennels’ (Stepney, Conn.) imported 
collie bitch Lady Edgecomb, Dec. 20, seven (live dogs), by their 
Montrose (A.E.R. 891). SP « 

Black Diamond. Lothian Kennels’ (Stephney, Conn.) collie bitch 
Black Diamond (Sing Macbeth--Pannie IL, A,IS.R, 651), Dec. 19, 
three (two dogs), by their Montrose (A. K.R. 891), y 
Florrie. Samuel Coulsou’s (Montreal, Cau.) Irish setter bitch 
Plorrie (A.K,R. 2679), Dec. 1, ten (three dogs), by Dr. Jaryis's im- 
ported Sarsiield (Garryoweu—Curvrer Bell IL.); one bitch dead, 

SALES. 

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Beauty I. Black, white and tan beagle bitch, whelped Aug. 1, 
1886, by Driver (A.K.R, 3338) out of Flirt (A.15.R. 5096), by P. Kasch- 
enbach, Wilkesbarre, Pa., to Geo. Taber, Garrettsville, Q. 

Edgecomb Lassie. Sable_collie bitch, whelped May 4, 1886, by 
Oscar II, out of imported Lady Edgecomb, by Lothian Eennels, 
Stepney, Conn,, to B, D, Steward, Plymouth, N.Y. 

Daisy Edgecomb. Black and tan collie bitch, whelped May 4. 
188, by Oscar IL. out of imported Lady Edgecomb, by Lothian Ken- 
nels, Stephney, Conn., to John Hall, Brewsters, N. ¥. 

Lotiian Prince. Sable callie dog,whelped May 21, 1836, by Mont- 
rose (A, K.R. 891) out of Midlothiai Lassie(A.K_li. 2124), by Lothian 
Kennels, Stepney, Conn., to Mvs. David Hall, Brewsters, N. Y. 

Miss Bed Or. Plack cocker spaniel bitch wWhelped June 5, 1886, 
by Young Ubo out of Newton Abbot Lady, by A.C, Wilmerding, 
New York, to E. R. Hearn, Passaic, N. J. 


Miss Newton-Obo. Black cocker spaniel bitch, whelped June 5, — 


1846, by Young Obo out of Newton Abbot Lady, by A. CG, Wilmerd- 
ing, New Vouk, to J. P. Wiliey, Salmon Falls, N. H. 

Lady Obo. Black cocker spaniel bitch, whelped June 5, 1886, by 
Young Obs out of Newton Abbot Lady, by A. C. Wilmerding, New 
York, to Chas. D, Morrisey, St. Johns, N. B. ee 

Lady Newton. Black cocker spaniel bitch, whelped June 5, 1886, 
by ae gee Ree a Sewygn Sar Lady, by A. GC. Wilmerding, 
New York, to Arno eo, Same place. : 

Nellie. Lemon and wh ile ointer bitch, whelped April 11, 1884, 
by Sensation out of Flirt (A-IK.R. 1248), by Oakdile kkennels, West- 
brook, Conn., to D. N. Parrish, Winchester, Ky, 3 

Flash. Liver and white pointer dog, wielped Oct. 16, 1886, by 
Young Faust cut of Nellie, by Oakdale Kennels, Westbrook, Conn,, 
to Alden CU. T. Smith, Chester,Conn. __ 

Lurline, Liverand white pointer bitch, whelped July 19, 1886, 
by Bracket out of Lucia (A.K.R, 209), by Clifton ktennels, Jersey 
City, N. J., to James \<rauss, Springiield, O. 

Spot. Liver and white pointer dog, S4yrs.. by Top out of Fanny, 
by Clifton Kennels, Jersey City, N. J., to Join F. Craig, Philadel- 

hia, Pa. f 
5 Dashiny George. Lemon and white Liewellin setter dog, whelsed 
Jan. 22, 1286, by Dude ovt of Dashing Rhoda, by Geo. DeHaven, 
Philadelphia, Pa., to.A. 8. Hoffman, Morrisville, Pa, 

Gevland. Wox-terrier bitch, age not given, by Avenger out of 
ae Seer F, C. White, London, Ont., to BR. A. Ward, 

rooklyn, N. Y. k 

Oxford Betie. Wox-terrier bitch, age not given, by Oxford Job 
ont of BiEDe, by F. OC. White, London, Ont., to lt, 8. Ryan, Balti- 
more, 


Swatard. Black, white and tan English setter dog,whelped May 
9, 1885, by Count Noble outof Fate Gladstone, by Seiler & Porter, 
Harrisburg, Pa., to F. R. Hitchcock, New York. 

Dukeof Bereen. Liver and whirie pointer pe Watetned Jan, 6, 
1880, by Bang Bang out of Fan Fan, by F. R. Hitchcock, New York, 
to J. fagee, Watkins Glen, N.Y. _ ‘ } 

“eddie. Blue belton English setter dog, whelped March 16, 1886, 
by Ted Lieweilin out of Marcella, pe eyes Kennels, Steri- 
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Princess Miz TT, Black and white Enelish setter dog, whelped 
April 6, 1885, by Antic out of Princess Mix, by A. 8. Hoffman, Mor- 
Tisville, Pa., to Geo. DeHayen, Philadelphia, Pa. . : 

Little Pickics. Riack, white and tan Liewellin setter, bitch, 
whelped Nec, 23, 1885, hy Roybel out ot Little Fraud, by A. 8, Hoff- 
Pa Mom Uk bivtenind an beasle dow wuelged kp 3,19 

iver. Black, wlite and tan bea 3, 
ee shee is & ue. Easehenbach, Ria hecebaie Pa., to Geo, 


Maupen, Dec. 25,—Company L, Highth Regiment, Malden Rifles,| ESSEX ASSOCIATION.—Newark, N.J., Dec, 24,—At a meeting 
had a shoot at their range at the Bear's den tange to-day, and a | held on the evening of Dec. 23 at Newark, WJ . by delegates from 
large number of coldiers from the different companies throughont | the South Side aud Nimrod clubs of Newark, Eas Orauge, Moun- 
the State were present, There was a strong wind blowing, which | tain Side and Ovauge Valley clubs, of Orange, N.J.,it was decided 
was very unfavorable to the shcoters. The match was open only | to form an association to be called the Essex County Gun Associa- 
ta members of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, distance | tiou. The object is promotion of a friendly rivalry among the 
e00yds., and was for the military badges of silver and bronze. Fol-| clubs composing it by competition at artificial flying targets. The 
lowing is the score; shoots are to take place monthly, each club to be represented by a 


Ses ite ee Va. Rented | Conterneré ae Lee Ma Hay Mi eee bee Be flve, Se aon will Be Os a ee operat by the 
: i 8. nm and white pointers,whelpe a enjamin.i415545444— Oomings.....,. 2 aso—B ssociation, whivh will be Known as the Mssex County Gun / s80~ 
Ost, 16, 180 by Oeluale enuels Wentroor, Oars a dog Bach: to Gorp fide Cook, teat Perera a rs . Coburn.... toa ee iu phy. ne ee ord ye sol Nya Beh of the Nim- 
oe . bite Cc, A. Bennett us anders.. ava TDBOWss sede. v 844350584—29 | rod Oli resident; J. R. Burnett, o 6 Mountain Side Olu 
Cate ee ee ae, Rene | SemstC B MeSorley.Bi4504145—39 O Wernald. ..---... 0434195 — 2s Secretary and Treasurer, and W.. Hobart, of the South Sidé 
lack: Prince—Fairy whelp. Liver cocker spaniel bitch, whelped ndrews....,, 444424333 4—35 Capt Aldrich..,...- 4220238344 —2 fun Club, Manager. 
ee tae by A, C. Wilmerding, New York, to ©. J. Peshall, | Pvt J H Stanion...  BE1B343843—S4 Lieut Wirk......... 200084444 —26 NEWARK, N. J.—The pigeon match between William Graham 
Jersey City, N. J. EL Puller... ...., 5345323042—34 CM Robbins......., 03230%3532—23 | the English champion, and (. W. Budd, of Des Moines, Ia., will be 
Jivi—Bizreena whelp. Red Irish setter dog, whelped Aug, 1, 1886, | Pvt W_E Smith.... 4451453133—35 JW Darntec...... 0874503203 —28 shot at Erb'’s, next Saturday. Budd is the representative Western 
by Onola Kennels, Pittsfield, Mase., to C. A. Quick, Wilkesbarre, | Pvt_A W Hatch.. -- 2343413243—32 J McClairlon....... 4200034382—21 trap-shooter, and Graham is the best in all kugland. The match, 
Pa. H Thompson. .....,..d2s0444554—32 JH Landers...... --200°430244—21 | + 4s claimed, will be in earnest, as each man has a reputation td 
Doncaster—Princess Louise whelp, Lemon belton English setter | Sergt C F Hillicutt.4033343443—30 S M Spencer....... 0508222224—20 | sustain and'$1,000 is posted on' the result. The match is at 100 


Conditions—10 shots per man, off-hand, 200yds, 
Silver Medal Match. 
Seret W E Smith, Co D, 8th..,, ..... Oy dsebek of 21 21 21 21—84 


birds each, a0yds. vise, Hurlingham rules. The forfeit of $250 a 


dog, whelped Sepf, 14,1886, by Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., 
side has been posted. 


to A. J. Merrill, Rutland, Vt, ‘ ' 
Gus Bondhu—Pink J. whelp. Black and white Lilewellin setter 


" : MOE hal ec tate cia cables ,....21 unfinished. THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION—Macon, Ga., Dec. 24. 

Ye htc “ere Te nee tie Rena erie DATA ee aMEEre sy | CO eee Bronze Medal Match. Editor Forest and. Stream: The third annual election of the Board 
Graphic—Vinni_whelp. Liver and white pointer dog, whelped | Lieut Saunders, Ist regt.........0-4 sse0s1 ---19 21 18—58| of Directors of the National Gun Association will beheld at 
Ang..3, 1886, by Clifton Kennels, Jersey City, XN J,, to Jas. Krauss, | Priv FW Smith, Ist regt.... ...18 19 20—b7 | Covingten, Ky., Jan, 11, at 3 o’clock, P. M., in the office of the 


County Clerk. Each stockholder is earnestly requested to be 
Rr eceny in person or by proxy, as the next year gives promise of 
elng an eventful one in trap Suelo A good board of directors 
igs necessary to insure success,—F. C, ETHERIDGE, Sec, aud Treas, 
MEDFORD, Dec. 25,—The winners in the usual Christmas shoot 
of the Wellington Gun Club were: Dickey, Sauborn, Steele, Wil- 
son, Lawson, Schaefer, Bancroft, Payson and Snow. 


Sergt OC T Hilliker, 8th reget... -2e0 18 —88 
Priv J E Thompson, 8th rect,.... w2-l19 18 19—h6 
Lieut Smith, Ist regt....2.......... i Weta sgt! —18 

The new house at the ranges has just been completed, and its 
conveniences were highly appreciated by the large number of 
military men who were present yesterday. Itis understood that 
Company L intends to haye practice matches at the range every 
Saturday during the winter monilis. 


WAKEFIED, Dec, 25,—The challenge rifle match between a picked 
team from Company A, Sixth Regiment. Richardson light Guards 
and the Wakefield Amateur Rifle Association, was shot off at the 
company’s range here to-day. There was a strong wind which 
made it very unfavorable to the shooters, The conditions of the 
match were 10 shots per man, 200yds. off-hand. The picked team 
of Company A scored 261 and the Wakefield Amateurs 257. There 
were seyeral individual scores shot off by members present. At 
the clay-pigeon shoot George Curtis won the Dutton gold medal 
for the third time, At the close of the match the club disbanded 
and its property was sold by public auction. 


Springfield, O, 

Gui (A.K.R. 1538)—Morning_Star (A.I.R. 1541) whelp. Black, 
white and tan English setter dog, whelped June 24, 188t, by Chas. 
York, Bangor, Me., to John I’. Sheply, St. Louis, Mo. 

Seoit’s Ned—Daisy Bird (A.K.R. 2136) whelps. Pointers, whelped 
Oct. 20, 1886, by Lothian Kennels, Stepney, Conn., a liver anda 
liver and white bitch to John Osborn, Stratford, Conn. 

King Macbeth (A.K.R. 2525)—Scotch Mollte (A.K.R. 2464) whelps. 
Black and tan collie bitches, whelped Bent: 1, 1886, by Lothian Ken- 
nels, Stepney, Conn., ope each to C. W. Beardsley, Milford, Conn., 
and 'B. D. Steward, Plymouth, N. Y. 

Driner (A.K.R. 3358)—h iri (A.K.R. 5096) wheips. Beagles,whelped 

g. 1, 1886, by P, Kaschenbach, Wilkesbarre, Pa., two black, 
white and tan bitches to gentlemen of same place, and a white, 
black and tan dog to a gentleman of Kingston, Pa. 

Glenmar Ii.—Nell II. whelps. Red Irish setter dogs, whelped 
June 80, 1886, by Onota Kennels, Pittsfield, Mass., one each to Geo. 
Deane and 0, S. Anthony, Providence, R. I. : 

Pride of Dixie—Belle If. whelps. Black, white and tan English 
setter dogs, whelped Oct, 6, 1856, by Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, 
Mich,, one each to A. J. Merrill, Rutland, Vt., and Mrs. W. EB. 
Bailey, Pontiac, Mich. 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
=" No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents, 


J. H. F., Millville, N, J.—My four months old poppy has had the 
distemper about two weeks, I have put tar on his nose and given 
him fine salt and buckthorn syrup. He seems to be growing 
steadily worse; is so weak that he staggers badly and jerks him- 
self down at times, and while lyin esleen (apparently) yelps and 
howls continually. Ans. Watch the discharges and be sure your 
dog does not pass worms. Give five grains of quinine morning 
and ayening. Iffeveris present give two drops of tincture of 
aconite every hour until the fever abates, If great weakness 


Ganoeving. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to ForEst AND 
STREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same, Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND STREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport. 


OAKLAND C. C. 


lig: seems as though the Q. C. C. is to haye a monopoly of the can- 

oeing reports at this season of the year, As we Californians 
read the weather reports, ice, snow, 10° to 20° below zero and all 
that sort of thing, we are sorry for you, that’s all. About 50° in 
the morning and from 60 to 70° at mid-day. Flowers in the open 
and strawberries for dinner to-day—Dec. 9—thai’s Oakland, and 
canoeing right along. 

On Thanksgiving Day we had the second contest for the Ed- 
wards cup. The first was in every way so delightful that it was 
decided to cruise up tothe Basin and repeat our picnic at the 


REVOLVER SHOOTING.—A very remarkable interest in re- 
volver shooting has arisen both in amateur and military circles, 
and the late improvements in this arm have made the possibilities 
of accuracy very high, Mr. Conlin, in his gallery at the corner of 
Broadway and dist street, N. Y., is making a specialty of this line 
of shooting, and has, at request of a number of his partrons pro- 
cured some of the first revolvers of American make, notably 8. & 
W. .32-cal., 8 and $in. barrel, .82 pocket, .88-cal. Sin, barrel, Russian 
Frontier model, and Colt’s Army Police, and double action .41- 
cal. Mr. Conlin has taken especial pains to get the most perfect 
and handsomest arms of this kiud and the appended scores give 
evidence that both the American aim and the American revolver 
arereaching the highest point of excellence. Shooting at Massachu- 
setts Association target: 


exists give teaspoonful of brandy in water every three hours. If Possi- = Decimal Possi- Decimal | Dredger floats, A goodly partv was on hand—eight canoes and 
the doz convalesces give five drops tincture nux vomica three ble 72. poss. 60. ble 7. poss. ¢0, | three or four yawls—and we arrived at the floats soon after noon 
times daily. Look carefully for worms, The next time you write | Capt I H Paine.,..70 57 PJ Lauritaen....d4 51 | with a salt-water appetite fer lunch. While the edibles were 
sign your name. ORME see. ve wick 68 69 LH Livingston. .63 48 being set out the Skipper of the Colombia made some experiments 
A MHamilton.. .67 54 J BMiller........ 61 45 | with the mainsail of the Mystic. The wind being licht he hoped 
Davis......... 66 51 GL Garrigues....61 44 | his little craft (1Sft.x27in.) might carry the fifty odd feet of the 
; iff d Tr. S hi 7 T ac ee Senor is re W B Young...... 56 39 Bie Ete antec baa ra 5 

: ij aynard Bisby... went very nicely at first, but the zephyr increased to a cats- 
a me att ap! Ss hao tq rf Shooting at the French target: paw and the catspaw to a puff, and ina very few minutes we all 
Possi- Decimal Possi- Decimal | concluded we were going to haye a regular, steady, wholesail 
ble 42. poss. 60, ble 42. poss. fi0. | afternoon breeze. Well, Colombia had a time of it; she skimmed 
Addresss all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. | F WLord.......... 38 56 A M Hamilton. ...35 48 | along nearly on her beam ends, and the Nautilus was manned to 
ee ee y = B Collins.... a bs Gouene Bird..,... a 49 eee and fish out its skipper, as ee oF to see him cast 

Malteryy) eae. : AVIS neo 3: 48 into the briny; but he was game, shifted ballast up ta windward 
RANGE AND GALLERY. W C Southwick... .36 52 W B Young*......32 44 | pulled in a réef in no time, and while the party held their vreath 
a Fe WwW eae ee a SA EOE Shee soe . a to Bae Renoee oe cond come to " cong Se aa he luffed 

1as F Jones...... S TOSbY,,.....¢ 2 up triumphantly at the landing. About1o’clock, after a merr 
CHRISTMAS DAY SHOOTING, *At the word. ecsRiGH of the good things provided, the second class eerGes 


were brought to the line for the second contest for the Edwards 
cup. Wait, Falcon and Colombia only started. With a free wind 
to the first two stakes they kept close to gether, taking the lead by 
turns; but the wind soon fell very light, and when Close-hauled 
the Wait with her big centerboard soon drew away from her com- 


Shooting at the standard decimal target, possible 60: Wm. M. 
Chase 56, J.B. Miller 49, Chas. E, Blydenburgh 49, W-S. Bigelow 


Besos: Dec, 25.—The shooters were out in large numbers to the 
47, C. F. Jones 45, G. L, Garrigues 45, H. D. Blydenburgh 40. 


Christmas matches, and a large number of entries were male, 
but owing to the high wind there were comparatively few scores 
finished. Mr. J. Francis made a splendid score of 87 with a mili- 
tary rifle in the military match. 


Decimal Off-hand Match. a setitors. The Falcon sailed the whole course, vainly hoping for a 
= Sema Wey )3F S55 frre bee eerie in He a a = : a ‘ 2 Bast THE TRAP breeze Winch youl snake ee ponnese Se rae the Colombia 
eury, A... ¢-,--:, Reetie asp nl te 2 4 - i , q cut across lots and did not turn the last stake at all. 
SALOU SS Aa Sg VO gee 810 6 8 610 7 9 9 g-si| _ Scor ae on A gL ue be made out on the printed blanks | ~ As the party all had Thanksgiving turkey in mind, it was con- 
J BWellows, Ais: ssecene-cccesaveeess 5.9 9 8 6 710 810 9—81 | rekon se Se ae eam, and ANS SE, gratis to club | eluded to sail the first class race over a shorter course while the 
GEA aitiye ieee whorl eh eae heer e 91010 9 6 7 8 % % 780 Rioalanl aes a ys ae lenis who favor De ere cub scores are par-| other was in progress, so that the day’s sport could be enaed in 
VRSEN GIA Corrs aia eels 810 9 91010 6 7 6 5—g0| Mewarly requested to write on one side of the paper only. goodseason, Therefore, at 1:45 the larger boats were sent off, each 
WV Grardsiet Crs pet lahin tus ape eels cso dues 910 6 & 9 7 7 9 6 10—%9 J - canoe (except the Echo) being handicapped with a lady passenger, 
Withington, Actes. lites cess. 1068 89689 7 8% ALGONQUIN GUN CLUB.—On Dec. 16 two teams composed of | the Flirt carrying two. This was the jolliest race on record. 
HAC ewis: (Maye Suncare resus 101010 6 6 4 610 9 8—T4 members of the Algonquin Gun Ciub shet at live birds with the | Scarce wind enough to make a decent ripple, they glided along 
CA CMATL WAR ee sedate qeduceet) Peeks 9 610 9 6 6 9 6 8 4~%3| following result, birds killed with the second barrel (denoted by | almost in a bunch, the welkin ringing with merry song and lauch. 
AD WelAcs trate ns ees ee eo: 79 8 & 710 5 4 7 5—70] figure 2) to count i: . On_the windward work the craft necessarily separated somewhat 
Rest Match. Diord laare pee ve+eL211111211— 9 Dunseith,......., 1110271122— 7 | and crossed the line about a minute apart. 
AMV SLE, Alcs easoeep nana cee euacde 101010 9 9 10 10 10 10 10—98 | Van Schaick....... 1111111111—10 Simpson.....,... 1111117111—10 Record of sailing race, second cluss; prize, the Hdwards Cu 
ONY ILC ET AY ary heron aura tke eN i Dee ecay 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—98 | Brenner..........., MOI ATI — TF TRADE sees “Ol1111111— 844 | (second contest); Noy. 25, 1886; course, two miles; tide, high abou 
VERVE TCG Fy wale sec nein ene ety. 9 9101010 810 910 9—94)} Sauer....,........,. W10N10—. 9 ~—ss Gordon.......... 1110111111— 9 noon; wind, southwest, light: 
W_ 4H Uler, Bee Pasa hat, ee eee 10 910 9 910 9 9 8 10—93] Kobertson.....-...10111/210I— 744 Garside....,. ,..°102121101— 6 Start. Finish. Time. Cor. Time 
BaWwimohestary Ant a oy caceadea felt 8 9 9101010 7 910 10—92] Kadzinsky.....,.. 0001112111— 6144 Rinn....... -.. 220. C002— 216 | Waif, BP. Tallant. ....... 1 28 00 2 20 00 52 00 52 00 
NU Pyba Wy ERP ye pv wire aeseeoa isa lates . 9.810 9 7 9 7 9 8 10—86] H Leopold........,.22-1112122— 744 Von Vwistern.. .1002111221— 614 | Falcon, Abe Gump....... 1 28 00 2 30 00 62 00 62 GO 
" Military Practice Match. (RS ny serene ve 2010211101 — 8 = Tomlin.......... 00107 U0CI— 3 ~ | Colombia, P. Conzalez...1 28 00 Did not finish, 
MG Witham....... 54ddddddod 42 A H Wright........ 3044433844—87 | Auld..............- ILI — 34 Meyer......,,.,..1011211022— 6% Same Day—Handicap with alady passenger; course abouta mile: 
H Davidson..... ... 443443454540 TE W Foster......... 45453833444 —37 Start. Finish. Time. Cor. Time 
WET OMS ci ckae wae oe 4341544435—38 G EH Perkins...... -4545424533—87 : 12 59 | Echo, W. G. Morrow.....1 45 00 2 10 00 25 00 25 60 
W_H Shirquin...... 4444434344 38 Trull...... i.e eee 434342434334 On Dec. 23 the following scores were made at live birds: Mystic, W. W. Blow.....1 45 00 2 11 00 26 00 26 CO 
HUE Poss... 22.0... 4ripdtdddd—_37 J’ F’ Brosnahan. .-. .8404833445—83 | Gordon................ 10022011—4 - Pouitain..,........ 11111220—6 | Nettie, Chas. G. Yale....1 45 00 211 30 26 30 26 30 
FO Berry..-..... ..8454344834—37 FW Tabbut..-......... 3323442444 33 ees lds oe cenie es Cee URES eeeey Maes 208 Sta panmmea te ne We 2 ip oF aa a 27 00 
S : wire SS oni } patti ils arses nh eiieed 2 a—2 ADDN eessiiees on 1210—646 irt, A. D. Harrison....1 45 2 28 28 60 
Seale Rae acaasrimet era Malle, pee CeCe ne Simpson....--..-..-0.. 1:011111—614 Garside............ 11121 G4] The next excursion—two days later, Noy. 2i—was the celebra- 
ditions were 200yds. standing, Springfield rifle as issued by the | RAuld ............... P1000200—2—-Ring....... 6. cee. 10z1UU11—434 | tion of Arbor Day. Some months ago J Saquin Miller, the poet of 
State (no objection to the Buffington sight; trigger pull, not Jess | Yan Schaick.......... 111201— H Leopold.......... 12010111—5% | the Sierras, commenced the agitation of the imporvance of tree 
than six pounds; rounds, five; Creedmoor target; entries, unlimited | Robertson............. 1711001 - 54g Sauer... 2... T011111—614 Be ee renewing of our forests. He was warmly seconded 
at four scores for $1; four scores to count; prizes, military medals | Lomlin ....-.......... 11020000—234 G Leopold,,........ 10200110—84%4 | by Gen, Howard, commanding this Denartment, Adolf Sutro 
of gold, silver and bronze; to all compétitors making four scores | Beach.............+..- 910-0001—274 Lamson.... ....... 11112111—744 | Governor Perkins, and many other leading men of the State; and 
the canoe club was invited to take pars. The scheme was to 


ot = or more, a gold medal; to a)l competitors making four sceres 

of 21 or more, a silver medal; to all competitors making four scores 

of 18 or more, a bronze medal. No competitor was allowed to win 

more than one medal of a kind, but winners of the lower class 

medal may comnete for the higher ones, but_only with scores 

made afler those winning ae weer ious medal. The summary: 
firs ASS. 


RIVERSIDE CLUB.—Topsham, Me., Dec. 25.—A few members 
of the Riverside Gun Club met at the club heuse on the fair grounds 
to-day to smash # few clays, bats and blue rocks, and few they 
Were with the most of us, as the wind was blowing a #ale from the 
northwest and cut like a knife and the actions of those birds 
would have puzzled the traditional Philadelphia lawyer to tell 
what they were going to do next. However, we did manage to 


assemble and plant young trees at the \arious Governnient reser- 
vaiions—Goat IsJand, the Presidio, Fert Mason, etc. The affair 
was acoamplete success. Thousands of citizens and the school 
children from San Francisco and Oakland made a grand picnic of 
ftp AT DEOD ESAS ccremonies were held at the several places and 
many thousand young trees were planted. 

The 0. C. CG, engaged a tug and a large lumber scow to transport 


W 8 Merritt..... 83 34 31 29-127 S RAyers,........ 80 80 28 28—111 | surpri : i hi yr ret } , : 
: s C ‘prise the scorer once in a while by getting one that we had st: hee ; . rer red be 
WG Haseey.. cB ALB, GA Watso..B1 2 2 810 | SoiBage td eats withont tai york cen oad HRS | the euaets oF Sig cub and the canes were faved Young They 
@ AcRopes 21 2118 18—78 RW Ropes 26 22 14 11-73 | following is the score for three club badges. 25 birds: and speechmaking, but in good season to plant several hundred 
Capt M Ward. ‘33 tg 16 1774 PES... +. ees SPOUTS TEE EERLG Wome ec. Ai uate 10J1111111110111101001111—19 | trees and have a jolly picnic. Asithey had with them the orator 
Third Clase. a Q eles ae AN Geeta aad fon eae SE a AUTO LOE 18 of the day, the Hon. John P. Irish, there was no lack of good thin 
Gacakipns eee er 27 26 23 2-98 HC Ropes......... 21 20 19 19—7s | ViMSIOW...-- 2s sees treet ee tent eee ee ee 000710117011 1010001000U0—11 wellsaid. A nice little breeze enabled them to cruise about the 
Allowance off for rifle, 1?....—86 Four points off............... —69 e Rona L EL ATE eae sags nee HEGRE Tee OE island in ene ea nD and smal craft, As on a former occasion, 
A-MUocke.... . ..24 22 17 16-78 CO Redmond.....21 18 11 11-61 | Dunning... ec ooo0o0010110100100001001— 3 | LBE SXiPPEH 0 day Nir Rugeibrecht waaia ook gale he atone 


The association medals were won by A. D. Gardener first, and 


E.F. Ropes second. Following is the score: Ties on 11 at 2lyds.: Winslow 001; Keen 011; C. Goud 111. 


sailing his new canoe trom the city and joining the fleet, A ver 
FLEMINGTON, N.J., Dec. 25,—The holiday shoot of Flemington ‘i z 


reity boat she is, too, 15i1t. 10in. long and d4in. beam, with a long 


Wot:varss iw erie awe penile sds 93 —h5 , E I us 
= a MEEANeE charted bee mnee Py Ae 6 7 i 2 : : : 2 pee Gun Club was witnessed by about 150 persons. The day was very | keen bow, the widest section being about a foot aft of amidships, 
GAZA ee ube. Teen eee 3358 73 4 7 4 5-59] Windy and cola, making it very hard to stand around on the wet | Of course, uo test of speed with the other canoes could be made, as 

Second Class: round, which one had to do, as the club has no club house yet. | the skippers were all very busy cruising about the island with the 
ppt Teteherec the ae ce te ee ee 6308 6 8 8 6 6 §-45| Phe weather was so cloudy that most of the good shots made very | guests, About 2:30 P.M. they set out for Oakland, bui the breeze 
With an allowance for sporting rifle of 6 points................. —39 | Poor scores. Shoot Nol, 3 live birds per man, was won by Fink | soon died out, and the tug took the fleetiu tow about a mile from 

State Militia Match. with 2 birds, Shoot No.2, team choot, open only to members of} the island. By 5 o'clock all the boats were housed, and another 

Lieut W G Hussey....... .. ha Per AAA Oro eee PANE J 22 21 21 2] the club, teams chosen by the winners of first and third prizes on | crop oi new canoe enthusiasts wended their way homeward. 
NV Merrit. Aretivst.. usdicsewee nt pet aA 20 19 19 18} Thanksgiving day, was won by Capt. Hyde. Myszro, 
G HLawrence...... Aik cha Sess aher te Neat ates Call Zein aay aliile de AAO ke em nocs Eee opr a tends Py Pee 411111911010.11111111100111—22 
Mai eit ct seh INGIROTS tye chose cet ly CL pte res 20 20 18 Sutphen... +..es.seesshesteeessee sen ayeees SHOUT N—3 | pre A. C. A. AND) UNATTACHED CANOEISTS. — Editor 
VAR Smighous Ur oe, nee ty ee, Seeee vitae RN Ans 21 ivrcuentssrtsh eM e Saree eb heey eee LL 01111011011.1U01611101111 1—18 Forest and Strcam: Referring to the remarks of Idlemere in your 
GET) GEC Geen, eee cee ee ote ee SABRE RE 19 A Shepard... ..----++ sen sess seseeeseees -0110109101110110110010010—-13 | jacue of Dec. 2,1 would lke to ask why only 10 per cent. of the ~- 

DAWSON. «dey seers eee aay PRUE RY ere ee tice G Shepard... «2. eereeses eee Sip ereg es TONT111001) 1010060010001 13 | conoeists on Passaic River are members of the A.C. A. if they 

Lieut. Hussey takes one silyer and one brouze medal; W. H. G Reading. ....... 602 cece eee vee peeeecees QCOULOOL0LOU1TOOUO000010— 6 want a meet there or vear by? Surely, he does not suppose that 
Meritt, bronze medal; G. A. Lawrence, bronze medal. S Hy’ Heed oath! JOR OP ELC EAE Ee Ace sarin THT ae aS executive pore thee are sos tS ee eS d ee ae 

NANTASEET BEACH, Dec. 25.—A new tifle range h ATTDONCE. 0.6. eee ee eee eee eee pores adee U 110101910—15 | just to secure a few more members and their §2. 1 would think if 
at Nantasket Beach, near Sirawhorry Hill. Just Hoe been Oecued [CPs Papin. snort ne Mn SS 1100011011101110(10010000—11 | they wish such a meet as he asks for, their plan would be to join 
are but fivo iron targets, and shooting is confined to O0yds, Later | SYdam....--...-..0.-cccsee eee eee ++ +++, -OC000109100110111U0000001— 8 | the A.C. A., come to our meete, and by their numbers and interest 
on it is expected that two 500yds. targets will be in position. Next | Henzler.-.............-.. 0 eetth Fahim Oe €011000160600U01110100001— 8 | taken show that they are entitled to consideration. This plan I 
summer the new range is likely to prove attractive to militiamen, | BOSS-.-.--.......2..660+ sae rere ress «+ += +20100001010010000C00100000— 5 | think preferable, and more likely to produce the result Idlemere 
he first shoot of the Nantasket Gun Club took Place to-day on| BROOKLYN, Dec. 24.—The Lorg Island Gun Clubheldits regu- | desires than to stand off in the distance and say, “Come here and 


we will joim you.” My intimacy with members of tie executive 
committee for the past three or four years has been close, and I 
must Bay their sole aim has been to locate the meets where they 
would have the largest attendance and accommodate the 
majority.—Me. 

SAGAMORE C. C.—The officers for 1887, elected Dec. 6 are 
Captain, D. W. Ross; Mate, F. E. Passamore; Purser, F. I. Pettin- 


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the new range. The attendance was small, but the scores made | lar monthly shoot to-day, at Dexter Fark, Jamaica, L.I. The 

were yery high. The score of Mr. J.T. Jones, a member of the | attendance was yather small, and the shooting was ycry poor. In 

National Lancers, an excellent 47, led the field. Under the rule | the shoot, J. sipping carried off the first prize and cup, killing 6 

of the club. tivo points are allowed military rifles. The Score: | outof7. H. Hughes and J. Vroome divided second, killing 5 out 

J T Jones (mil)... . 450545545549 J G Brash. .......4465555258—40 | of 7. R.Monseer took third prize, killing 4, and R. Midmer fourth 

GS Salgent (mail)... ..6554553345—47_ Chas J Haymond..4234545845—39 prize, killing Soutof7. A pul Te then took place, in which 
The silver prize was won by J T Jones on a score of 66 out of a| five competed—H. Hughesand L, 


The s Lanzer dividing first, and Ti 
possible fb. | ping outshot Midmer for secend, : ; i 


454 


CANOES VS. SAILING BOATS. 


fees controversy raised by Mr. Claphami's description of his boat 
and her performance has excited much interest among boating 
men, and the discussion has gone so far beyond its original limits 
that we had changed its title before the receipt of the following 
letter, which brings up several important PUL: That the small 
sailing boat of various models has its good points is conceded by 
all canoeists, and also that for certain purposes various boats are 
superior to the canoe; but Mr. Clapham and the others who con- 
demn canoes as unsafe, and adyise canoeists to adopt various 
other craft, all overlook the important fact that the narrow canoe 
and its few friends haye built up a laree and powerful pleasure 
navy, have established the sport of canoeing on a national basis, 
have forced arecognition for it everywhere. Rowboats and sail- 
boats have existed for years before the narrow canoe was thought 
of; but what have they done to-day that will compare with the 
progress of canoeing since [871; and what condition would boat- 
ing, camping and sailing, on a scale that is within the reach of all, 
haye been without McGregor in a 26in, boat and Baden-Powell in 
one only 2in, wider. We, the canoeists of the United States, Can- 
ada and Great Britain, have given an impetus to real Corinthian 
sailing,ta camping, to outdoor sports of the water and of the field, 
as well as to the collection and diffusion of facts telating to £eo- 
svaphical research, and io the laws which govern the design and 
construction of vessels large or small, such as probably no other 
body has ever equalled. Now, Mr, Sneakbox man, Mr, Rowhboat 
man, Mr, Sharpie man, we are willing to race with you and to 
listen to all fair suggestions; but do allow us to believe that we 
know what we want, that if we are capable of designing, building, 
racing and using successfully a certain kind of boat, we are also 
capable of Judging whether or no itis the best possible boat for 
our, not your, purposes. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 

lam a very interested reader of the canoc department of your 
paper. I have been interested lately im the discussions of “Wide 
ys. Narrow Canoes.” Now [think that these discussions are all 
right and should be encouraged, but it is my humble opinion that 
this subject should be headed “Sailboat vs. Canoe,” instead of the 
title it now bears; not that there are no wide and narrow canoes, 
hut that a canoe is a canoe and a small sailboat of over 36in. beam 
has no right to be called a canoe, I consider, and I think others 
Will agree with me, thata canoe between 32 and 36in. beam, is 
“wide,” and anything under 28in. 'narrow,”’ taking the length to 
be 15ft. Aman may getas much pleasure, but I think no more, 
out of his craft with 40m. beam as another does out of his canoe 
of 30in. beam, providing the sailing is done on a lake or wide river; 
but the man with the narrow canoe can navigate a harrow, rapid 
stream, with much more ease and comfort than the other with the 
Wider craft. And now I would like to ask what a canoe is for ifit 
is not to carry its owner over rapids, down narrow, swift rivers, 
as well ason the broad riversand smalllakes! ButI suppose 1 
have said enough to rouse these “wide” canoemen already, and so 
I will leave the subject. I am surprised that in the discussions of 
canoes more has not heen said of the merits of the canyas canoe, 
for i believe it possesses many. I think that many who would 
like to own good canoes are prevented from doing so on account 
of the cost, and that most of them, if they went about itina 
proper Mamner, could construct good serviceable canoes that 
would give them asmuch pleasure, if not more, than their more 
wealthy neighbor with his $159 canoe; nor reed these canoes be 
much, any inferior to his, if they are properly made. I would 
much prefer a good canvas canoe to any good cedar canoe 1 have 
seen. If know a canvas boat will not last as long as a cedar canoe, 
butif the frameis strong and well formed, the only extra cost 
need be for new canyas with which to replace the old. L. H. K. 

Eyanston, M11.. Dec. 20. 


Editor Forest dnd Stream: . 

[have been much interested in the controyersy between the ad- 
vocates of wide and narrow canoes, Mr. Clapham seems to be 
holding up his end pretty well, not only with his pen, but what is 
more important, with safe, comfortable ight boats, <A light boat 
that one man can handle in and out of the boat house and on the 
water isadesideratum. If she shows speed she is a jewel and is 
not to be sneered at. That Mr.Clapham’s Red Jacket possesses 
these good qualities and more of the same sort has not yet been 
disputed. As to the ability of a narrow canoe to sail away from a 
Philadelphia ducker, the matter has been very ably discussed by 
Mr, Work. Ihave sailed in company with three or four of these 
boats all of last season and I considered it a streak of rare good 
luck if I ever got to windward of them, Two canoes, owned and 
salled here, would Jose about a quarter of a mile in every mile of 
windward work. Ido notclaim that those canoes were first-class 
racers, They did not carry ballast. Neither did I when the 
panes were out with sail set. I used a 60lb. open rowboat, minus 
the oars. 

Mr. Schamp, in your issue of Dec, 16, asks about a good form of 
centerboard. What is the matter with the weather grip? Lhave 
probably used this form of board during the past season quite as 
much as any one else. and there may be those who would like to 
Enow how it works. My boatisalapstreak rowboat, built exclu- 
sively for rowing and hasn’t a suspicion of decking from stem to 
stern. When I built her, two years ago,I had no more idea of 
ever stepping a mastinitthan [had of putting wheels under it 
and using it for a streetcar. It is 12ft. long, 34in. beam, 12in. deep 
amidships, and #0in. at bow and stern, sharp at hoth ends. ‘ 

Last spring I conceived the brilliant idea of trying tosail. I 
rigged her with a lateen sail of 28ft. This did very nicely for a 
couple of weeks. untill began to learn a little about sailing. I 
then added a leg-of-mutton mizzen of 10ft. About this time [I 
began to keep company wth the rest of the boys, excepting dead 
to windward. I had alin. keel and no centerboard. I could not 
go to Windward with any degree of certainty in short tacks. I 
then pnt on two leeboards, one on either beam, In a fresh wind 
the water would pile up between the board and the boat, and 
finally pour into the boat. This would happen about the time the 
boat was heeling at the proper angle to sail fast. The next move 
was to set the boards out 4in. from the side of the boat. This was 
an improvement, but the water would still pile up and occasion- 
ally slop over into the boat. The next improvement was the 
“weather grip,” rigged out 3ft. from the boat, one on each side. 
The first time I went out with the weather grips on it seemed as 
though I had taken aboard about 50lbs, of ballast. The wind 
seemed toa have lost its power to heel her oyer. She went to 
windward nicely, and stood up to her work when the duckers and 
tuckups had im one reef. Ithen increased the size of both sails, 

iving a total area of S6ft., and with thisrig I sailed about five or 
six times a week throughout the season. as out sailing about 
100 times, Carried ballast tothe extent of 40lbs, on five different 
occasions, and 14lbs. twice. Was single-reefed twice and double- 
reefed once, on which occasion shipped about 3 gallons of water in 
a 2-mile run before the wind. That was the only occasion on 
which { took in more water than the sponge would take up after 
applying the weather grips. For any ordinary weather my sails 
were ioo small. That was the universal opinion of those who 
sailed the other boats. Iwill increase my sail area considerably 
next season. Those who have used ordinary centerboards in such 
small boats as mine can judge about how much sail 1 could carry 
Without the weather grip, on such a treacherous river as the 
Schuylkill, where the wind is liable to blow from every point of 
the compass within two minutes. It is a standing remark among 
those who know something about sailing elsewhere, that “any 
one who ean sail on the Schuylkill can sail anywhere.” 

NORRISTOWN, Pa,, Dec. 22. E. A. LEOPOLD. 


Editor Forest and. Streams . , 

I have just finished reading Mr, C. L. Work’s article on wide 
canoes. Mr. Work thinks that the past season was my first. 
First at what? Sailing or canoeing? I was sailing on the Dela- 
ware in duckers, skiffs, ete., for about three years before I ever 
owned a canoe. This kind of sport never did agree with me. You 
would always get a crew that had a liking to the keg, which would 
bestowed high and dry somewhere in the boat under the pretense 
of Ghallasé.” Dut poor ballast it makes onthe return trip. You 
will generally find a hilarious and noisy crowd when homeward 
bound, which sometimes winds up with a fight or a case of drown- 
ing, His speaking in such a confident manner leads me tosuppose 
that he was present at the time, when he says that the duckers I 
beat were open hoats. The only one that was open carried 16yds. 
and had a centerboard. The three I met in midstream informed 
me that they came from the Kensington slip; of the other two I 
did not inquire their locality. In my article of Dec. 2 1 admitted 
that a wide boat could outsail a narrow one, but I wanted to con- 
vince Mr. Clapham that a narrow boat can get the lead and 
keep it. 

Does he. think it only a little credit when a canoe can beata 
semi-professional racer? It would be little creditif the ducker 
had a green hand at the helm; but having the hand of a good sailor 
at the stick, and beating him, is something worth crowing aver. 

I have been sailing canoes for the past three years, and think I 
can sail oné in its native 6lement better than on paper. 

In my article I have not enumerated how many duckers beat 
iny canoe. Ten chances to one a aucker can beat a canoe on 
account of her beam And superior sailing qualities. ; 

’ Mr, Work says that canoeing has not met with favor on the 


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FOREST AND STREAM, 


Delaware. If canoeing has not met with fayor how could the 
canoe clubs here pert their organization? We have now three 
canoe clubs here, with something like 40 or 45 canoes, also a num- 
ber of unattached canceists, Is not this a fair showing for the 
canoeists on the Delaware? The Q, GC. C. GC. will probably in- 
augurate a scheme which will prove an immense leyer to canoein 

interests of this city, namely, a canoe meet on this river witch 
Will place canoes on an eqae footing with the larger and wider 
boats. If there should be a meet { would be pleased to try con- 
ayers with a ducker, especially the one that can go two feet to 

one. 

Then he says, “‘The owners are bee (they look like boys in their 
knickerbockers) or gentlemen who know little of boating.” Now, 
Iwould like to be informed how many of them know Hfttle or 
nothing of boating 7 Also how many of them have already grad- 
uated into larger and better boats? Of all the canoeists that Lam 
acquainted with (Mumbering about twenty) not one thinks for a 
moment of owning a ducker. Ifthey want anything larger than a 
canoe they prefer the canoe yawl or small yacht. Asa tule most 
of the canoeists have sailed wider boats, from schooners down to 
catboats. Of the twenty about five never sailed any boat before 
they owned a canoe. : a 

Tuckups and duckers generally meet at the same place. But 
why is any other type of boat out of place? Mr. Work speaks as 
though the boats he mentions are the only ones that travel in 
fieets, Do not canoes travel in the same manner? 


Hiditor Forest and Stream: 

A stranger reading Mr. Schamp’s letier_ of Dec. 6 might infer 
that there are no sailing skiffs owned in this vicinity which are 
fit for anything but fire wood. If he desires to meet foemen 
worthy of his steel he might drop down the river to Black Rock 
Harbor any fine Sunday afternoon next summer. His boat is 
indeed a marvel if she can get away from some of our crack boats 
onthe river. Very few good sailing boats are found on the lake 
here, and he probably had little difficulty in beating the ordinary 
keelless andunder-rigged tub let by the various lake boat houses, 
which, though admirable in their way, are by no meaus considered 
fiyers. Iinfer from his description of the “sloop-rigged ¢atboat” 
(Ahoy there! Mr. Editor), the craft he beat was the notorious 
Arrow_which was cremated by the yacht club as witer) y worthless 
after drowning several men, her last caper being an upset ina 
summer puff, when her crew had the pleasure of drifting around 
on her bottom for several days, deriving sustenance and amuse- 
ment from fruitless endeavors to zet her mast out and right her. 
They were finally rescued by an expedition sent out by the yacht 
club. A stranger might also infer that Mr. S.’s boat could stand 
as much wind as the 45ft. cutter Vera, renowned for her weatherly 

ualities, and able to drown out the majority of the yachts here. 

t may interest Mr. 8. to learn that the cutter could have carried 
all her kites with ease on Noy, 21. The reason she was triple-reefed 
(not double-reefed) is this. On her way to Buffalo an unexpected 
shift of wind caused her to jibe, carrying away her mainboom, and 
in order to return to Port Dover with the shortened stick, the 
Vera’s crew triple-reefed the mainsail. A gale is her delight, and 
she frequently goes out for fun when our large three-and-afters 
are compelled to scud under close-reefed foresail with peak settled, 
which is a good time for small open boats to be in the house. 

BUFFALO, N. Y. PERCH, 


TORONTO OC. C.—The annual meeting of the Toronto C. CO. was 
held in the club house Dec, 15 inst. The secretary-treasurer’s 
report showed the increase of membership from 17 to 33 active 
members and also a good balance to their credit in the bank, and 
it was the general opinion that the goose hung Ee with the 
T, C. C. just now, A heated debate took place on the proposed 
clause to appoint the regatta committee to look after club cruises, 
i. 2., to appoint the days, etc,, instead of having the first Saturday 
in every month for cruising Saturday, and on which you cannot 
have clubraces, This has been found to work very unsatisfac- 
torily, as there were several Saturdays during the season entirely 
wasted. The club knew they were not going to cruise, and yet 
were debarred from racing by the rule. <A few of the members 
who do not race, but cruise whenever they can, were afraid that a 
regatta committee would take up every Saturday with races, but 
on counting noses it was found that every one of the racers was 
in favor of more cruising; and more cruising we must have, for 
while only three or four have a chance for a place in the races 
eyery one is on a par while cruising, and the youngest or oldest 
member can go on a cruise and feel that he is haying a good time, 
while if he enters a race and takes only tenth place he feels that 
he hasn’t a show with those other fellows, and will consequently 
lose interest in the club if there is not something else that he can 
take a hand in to keep up his spirit. The question was left over. 
Ballot Papers were then distributed and the election of officers 
proceeded with, with the following result: Commodore, Hugh Neil- 
son, re-elected: Vice-Com., W. B. Raymond; Secretary; W. G. Me- 
Kendrick, who could not accept and retired in favor of J . Bz 
McLean, who was unanimously elected; members of the Executive 
Committee, Jno. L. Kerr and W. G. McKendrick; Regatta Com- 
mittee, W. A. Leys, W. G. McKendrick and D. B. Jacques. Com. 
Neilson, in moving the adjournment, referred with pleasure to 
the handsome display of cups, prize fiags, etc. (among which there 
were 34 won at A.C. A. meets) with which the room was deco- 
rated, and he hoped that in the future as in the past the club 
would keep up their record as paddlers, as sailors and as critisers, 
to which we all said amoen! and with a good song broke up for the 
evening.—MAc. 


ROCHESTER C.'C.—On Dec. 14, the Rochester C. C. held its 
fifth annual election. A new constitution and by-laws were 
adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows: Captain, H 
L. Ward; Mate, W, B. Williams; Purser, Geo. H. Harris; Measurer, 
Angus E. Huther: Executive Committee, Samuel C. Haton, H. J. 
Wilson. C. F. Wolters; Regatta Committee, F. F: Andrews, H, M, 
Stewart, Geo. W. Gray. There are now twenty-five active mem- 
bers and two proposals tor membership.. Four years ago the 
Rochester C. C. was organized with only four members. It now 
occupies two spacious club houses at lrondeqnoit Bay, but they 
are not large enough. The Executive Committee has in charge 
several important improvements, the principal of which is the en- 
larging of the canoe room and the sleeping apartments. The club 
held seven regattas last season. and are all well pleased with the 
satisfactory results attained. The membership of the club is lim- 
ited to fifty members. After the business of the evening had been 
transacted, the members adjourned to Elmore & Carmody’s Café 
where an elaborate collation had been erenared. In the center of 
the long table there was placed a handsome floral design in the 
form of a miniature canoe laden with fruit, and emblematical of 
the prosperity of the club, The following toasts were responded 
to, Matt J. Angle acting as toast master: ‘‘Our club as it was, as 
itis, and as it will be,” George H. Harris. “The retiring board of 
officers,” ©. H. Moody. “The new board of officers,” W. B. Wil- 
iams. ‘Our racing fleet,” F. F. Andrews, “Our cruising fleet,” 
H, J, Wilson, The newly-elected captain, H. L. Ward, was not 
resent, being in Mexicoin charge of a government vessel, but 
16 will return in time to open up the season.—B. 


THE DELANEY BILL TO THE A. C. A.—Brockville, Dee. 15.— 
Editor Forest and Stream; My attention has just been drawn to 
your report of the aneeting of the Executive Committee of the 
A.C, A. and the Delaney bill against the Association. There is 
one item for a load of stumps, $2.50, which might, from the way it 
is put, be misleading, as it looks now as if the Brockville C, C. 
got aload of stumps for its members without paying for them, 
he members of the B. C, C, neither collectively nor individually 
ordered or received any wood from Delaney. There was a camp- 
fire held one night back some distance from the Brockville camp, 
I think on the day Delaney makes this charge, and possibly this 
item may be for the fuel for that, but the stumps were certainly 
not got by or for our club, By giving this an insertion in your 
valuable columns you will oblige JAMES Moore, Commodore 
Brockyille Canoe Club, 


QUAKER CITY C. C.—The Quaker City C. OC, held a.special 
meeting on Dec, 7, to consider the subject of aclubdinner. Messrs- 
Jackson, Munchen and Barten were a pepnbed on. the committee, 
Mr. Jackson resigned in fayor of Mr. Leary. The committee will 
also consider the offer of a boat house, and if favorable, the house 
will be built in spring. A new member was elected, and the dates 
for the meetings were changed to the first Tuesday of every month. 
The xeeuiee peeling for the election of officers will take place on 
Dec. 30.—J. A. B. 


THE SITE OF THE A. C. A, MEET.—Bow-Arrow Point, the 
probable camp ground for 1887, is the most southerly extremity of 
North Hero Island, extending into the Gut, between North and 
South Hero islands. It is about twenty miles distant from Platts- 
burg, N.Y. The locality is shown in detail on Government chart 
No. 1 of Lake Champlain. 


CLUB DINNERS AND CAMP-FIRES.—The New York C. C., 
in place of their annual dinner, hold a Christmas camp-fire to- 
night at Clark’s, 22 West Twenty-third street, at 8 P. M.,to which 
all their friends, ladies included, are invited, We have received 
invitations from the Washington C.O, toa camp-fire on Jun. 3, 
and from the Rondout C, ©, to oné on Dee, 31, ane 


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[Drc. 30, 1886, 


Pachting. 


Ad¢ress all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Oo, 


CRUISE OF THE COOT. 
XXXL . 


(Coneluded.) 


HE 8th of June saw the Coot homeward bound. With Mr> 

A Lewis, who attends to the wants of shipping at Beaufort, for 
pilot, the inshore slew was attempted, leading to ‘‘the narrows” 
forming the lower entrance of Core Sound proper. After some 
light bumping, the boat got clear of the oyster reefs and shoals 
and sailed through the winding channel between Harker’s Island 
and the mainland without trouble, as the government stakes are 
still standing. There is 5 to 6ft. in the channel of Core Sound, 
With a chay't no trouble should be experienced in getting through, 
The Sound is about 25 miles long and makes quite pretty sailing, 
There are many snug harbors for small craft, and several settle. 
ments at which plain stores can be procured. The Sound, with 
the banks sheltering it from the sea, has become the lastand chief 
refuge of the duck during winter. Geese are also plentiful and 
wild swan not uncommon, As yet there is but little shooting done, 
the ground being almost virgin, owing to its inaccesibility, With 
the intiux of spor{smen trom the North, certain to come in the 
near future, propellers will be put on from Norfolk and the value 
of stands will increase enormously, It is ta be hoped that re- 
sponsible clubs will secure the rights of the shores before the 
ruthless pot-hunters and city cocknéys ruin the sport by reckless 
and illegal slaughter, as they have done elsewhere. Mr. Pike, of 
New York, at one time owner of the schoonor sharpie Bisie, has 
become the owner of Harbor Island at the northern entrance to 
the Sound, a little Jump of sand, purchased for a nominal sum, 
which some day will bring thousands for hotel or club purposes, 
There are three other islands close by which will no doubt be 
picked up for their prospective enhancement. At present they 
can be had for a few hundreds. Core Sound is of the same 
character as Currituck, but larger, and according to all accounts 
aifords even better sport. The sharpie has been introduced in 
Beaufort waters through the instrumentality of Mr. Ivins, and is 
unquestionably the type of craft best adapted to purely local pur- 
poses. The shoals are very extensive with 2 to 3ft. of water, and 
only the sharpie can be navigated allover. Round bottoms would 
have to confine themselves to the channels and are for that reason 
of limited service in Core Sound, thuugh much better fitted to 
cope with the rough waters of Pamlico and Albemarle. From 
wnat J saw of these inland seas I should not care to be caught out in 
any flat bottom. The Coot was bad enough, but a sharpie in the 
hoilow seas.of Pamlico would quickly come to grief without 4 
harbor handy to run for. In Core Sound it seldom makes up co 
bad but what a small sharpie can be sailed. It is three to four 
iniles across, and unless it blows hard up and down the Sound, the 


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Sea is of no great consequence. On the chart a thoroughfare is 


marked leading into Cedar Bay, connecting with Neuse River at 
the mouth. I tried this passage but found less than 2ft., and had 
to give up the idea of skirting the shore back to Stumpy Point 
Bay. So Harbor Island was made for the night be Nard to 
crossing Pamlico. Next morning got outearly and was fortunate 
in striking a light day. The distance across to Bluff Point is 25 
miles. Krom the low deck of the Coot no land was in sight during 
part of the passage. Royal Shoal Light is about half-way across. 
his mark was passed during the forenoon, and then I shaped a 
course for the Long Shoal, edging over first to catch sight of some 
landmark. Theice-house at the Hast Bhuiif served for this purpose. 
More wind came trom the southward and the Coot bowled along 
with a-streak of foam in her wake, _The regulation squall made 
up for the afternoon, but passed over in half an hour witha deluge 
ve goin rain. The Coot wallowed along under bare poles while it 
asted. 

All the afternoon there wasa fine breeze, not strong enough to 
raise much sea, At the Long Shoal it came down pretty hard and 
the sail was clase reefed. Then the sea rose fast, but I hugged the 
shore when round the shoals and got something of a lee, so that 
Stumpy Point was made at dark, after a grand day’srun of sixty 
miles in fourteen hours, There 1 redeemed my skiff, which had 
been picked up by some of the fishermen, who preserved her in 
expectation of my return, Next day 1 gotas tar as Peter Mashew’s 

Oreek, at Croatan Light, and put infor the night, The fishing 
season had closed, but I gathered some interesung facts from a 
native concerning the largest fisnery in the country. The plant is 
valued at $10,000, and. consists of buildings, nets, steam engines 
steam Jaunches and boats. The concern cleared $8,900 above a 
expenses this year, which may be considered good business. The 
net is 2,000 yards long, with nine coils of rope attached at each end. 
It stretches clear across Croatan Sound from Peter Mashew’s 
Creek to Roanoke Island. Shad and herring constitute the catch. 
The season lasts three months, and seyenty-five hands are em- 
ployed. One-third of the net is renewed every year, the twine 
coming from Boston, 

Another fine run of 55 miles tock me across Albemarle Sound, 
up North Riyer, through the cut-off into Currituck, up that Sound 
and into Blackwater Hiver for the night, Hitched on toa timber 
raft through the Albemarle Canal and reached the lock at Hliza- 
beth River atl A. M,, sailing down to Norfolk next forenoon. 
Met nothing but light and contrary winds up the Chesapeake and 
Delaware, with many days of absolute calm. Philadelphia was 
reached in thirteen actual sailing days from Norfolk. At the 

uaker City] was very kindly received by your correspondent, 

lapt. R. G. Wilkins, at Cooper’s Point, who pated a buoy at my 
disposal and looked after the yacht when { was away. Many 
friends welcomed me home, and 1 was sorry ta leave for the last 
stage of the voyage. At Bordentown, My. Ferry, of the smart 
sloop Nahma, of Trenton, met me with his buggy. ‘The Coot’s line 
was hitched to the after axletree, and away we spun up to Tren- 
ton, passing through the locks without difficulty, thanks to the 
aid of the gentlemen who came to my assistance. Without wish- 
ing to underrate the intelligence of, the average canal mute, it 
must be confessed that Mr. lerry’s mode of towing was a decided 
improvement upon the customary practice. Some pleasant days 
were spentat Mr, Perry's house on the banks of the Delaware, and 

Thada chance fo inspectthe Nahma. This sloop has won many 
prizes in good shape trom the Delaware fleet of racers since she 
was modernized by the addition of along oyerhang and an iron 
keel, Her centerboard is entirely below the cabin floor. Mr. Ferry 
has also introduced an automatic topmast fid, which works to a 
charm and does away with sending a man aloft. : 

The rest of the canal was then passed through with two very 
narrow escapes from being crushed between loaded boats, owi 
to the stupidity of the driver. I was glad when the last loc 
closed upon me and the boat dropped down to the level of the 
Raritan once more. ee ’ 

A day later the Coot was riding to her moorings off West 
Brighton, and the fifteen-hundred-mile cruise, singlehanded, had 
been brought to a successful termination. j 

T had lived aboard for nearly eight months, had slept in a shore 
bunk fwo nights only,and taken but three meals on dry land 
until my return to Philadelphia; had not one hour's sickness; 
gained about twenty pounds in weight; enjoyed the voyage hugely, 
and regretted that all good things must come to an end, ; 

It is not advisable to try a similar cruise in a boat like the Coot, 
Safety should be the first consideration. A keel boatwith eno 
outside ballast to make her uncapsizable is the only tool fit for 
such work. A draft of 3 to 4ft. will never be an objection, and 4 to 
6ft. could be carried anywhere but into Stumpy Point Bay, The 
Coot did “smell the bottom” occasionally, as this log has set forth, 
but this was the consequence of her model, which compelled me 
to skirt the shore and lay by many a day when an abler craft in a 
sea and a sate boat would have permitted cutting off corners. | 

As to vig, the cat is unfit for open water. Head sail ofsome kind 
isfar preferable. With the mast stepped some distance aft, as in 
sloop or cutter, you need not resort to acrobatics in handling the 
sail. Any man who is not an adept gymnast would have been 

tossed out of the Coot upon several critical occasions [canremem- 
ber. In general, the cat rig, for many reasons, is a lubberly con- 
trivance for real work. Its very simplicity is its chief fault, for 
the rig is incapable of sufficient adaptability to the requirements 
of open water cruising. Next time | sail it will be in aloaded keel 
with a jib. 7 ye 

One word as to stoves. A Kerosene stove is rank poison ina 
cabin closed tight. It impoverishes the air and trings on vertigo 
and palpitation of the heart. For heating the cabin, make use of 
4 light sheet iron cylinder with a funnel to carry off the s 
through the cabin top. Burn only coke, which is clean can 
be carried in a gunny sack in the cockpit locker, C.P.K. 


AN OPEN OCEAN RACE.—Next year being the fiftieth of 
jueen Victoria's reign, will be generally celebrated in B 5 
he yaclitsrmen have already taken their part in hand, and the 
Royal err vo Geiare decided, at a f SLIDE. Ka Eye eRe 
a prize o guineas for ab ocean yacht race, to be open & 

vachts of the world. ‘The details will not be decided on until the 


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A SHARPIE ON THE GULF COAST. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

lt would be strange if no tar had stuck to my clothes during my 
many eres on water, salt and fresh, blue, green or mud color; 
at least ave learned to know what kind of sailing pleases me 
best, and for the beuefit of those whose tastes are similar I will 
give you an account of a successful attempt to gratify my liking 
for a light draft boat. My cruising ground nowadays is along 
the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, between Mobile and New Orleans; 
headquarters being in Biloxi Bay. 

I wanted a boat equal to the task of facing a stiff wind on the 
Gulf, in case I should be caught out in one; and at the same time 
of so light a draft as to be able to cross the many shallow bars at 
the entrances of bayous and creeks. Having pienbe of time to 
study the question before the moment of action should come, I 
studied the yachting department of your valuable paper, letting 
naught escape me, and many were the hulls and sail plans that 
adorned my sketch book ere the day when the lines of the Mar- 
guerite were drawn, “life size,” on the floor of the big verandah of 
our winter home at Ocean Springs, Miss. 

This craft was designed according to ideas derived from the 
writings of one of your most frequent contributors, Mr. Thomas 
pe to whose unconscious aid Lattribute hersuccess. Prac- 
tical hints and clear statements of general principles were not all 
the assistance I got from Mr. Clapham’s writings. There was also 
the inestimable advantage of having a quotable authority with 
which to crush the opposition of others interested in the boat and 
doing the biggest half of the work involved, and often inclined to 
do some of the planning as well. 

‘The Marguerite is a sharpie built entirely of yellow pine. Her 
dimensions are as follows: 


Ft. In. 
Length over a]l.............. 2 00 
Greatest beam (on deck)..... 226) GH, 
Greatest beam (on bottom).. 5 02 
Breadth of stern (on deck)..... i O07 
Breadth of stern (on bottom) wt OL 
Depth at bow..... 12 00 
Depth amidsliips. Bai 508 
We Dib eat SUOMI th els wy eels teat eee eee be ene 0 10 
Rise of bottom from after end of centerboard box 
OMSL a ooo rhs Seaman. sbet ay SS8 Aa EAA ta 0 10 
Rise of bottom from after end of centerboard box 
LOADONY Sv bite es cane tee G 04 
Lezgth of centerboard 6 06 
Drop of board.. ...... Re 06 
Length of rudder......-........-..5++- nee, O06 
Waclthior Padder (his awit are i tena evs -1 02 
Distance of mainmast from bow... ......--.--+++«: 4 00 


The rudder is hung on an iron fork passing through the boat at 
a point one foot from the stern, and having very l ttle if any rake, 
after the manner of balance rudders. Just aft the rudder post is 
a step for a driver mast. There are two skags, one reaching from 
the centerboard aft to rudder with greatest width 10in. and one 
reaching from centerbeard forward with greatest width 4in. 
This last put on at the urgent advice of Creole builders, but in my 
opinion only useful in peg the wear and tear of scraping on 
oyster shell reefs when we suddenly bump on them. While build- 
ing we were visited by several Creole builders, and by one Nor- 
wegian who has been very successful with small sail ‘oats. All 
agreed that she would be fast and able, though they had never 
seen one like her, The Creoles are very skillful builders of “‘sail- 
ing skiffs” as they call them; being in fact sharpies with shallow 
keél aud a good deal of deadrise, as well as considerable spring Lo 
the bottom. They are generally cat or lugger rigged. 

When our boat was finished the season was so far advanced that 
we concluded to try her with a jury rig. I found an old catboat 
sail, $ft. hoist, 12ft. on the gaff and 19ft. on the boom, a ragged, 
baggy, villainous old sail, and a small jib about 8ft, long and dft. 
in greatest width. These I fastened on to her spar with such odds 
and euds of ropes and marlin as came handy. I forgotto mention 
that she is decked for 7ft. forward, 4ft. aft and 6in. on each side, 
and has a 3in. coaming. “ - 

Our first trip was in a furious gale, so that we had to double reef 
mainsail, and the mast was nearly carried away at that. Yet we 
found that she was very stable and only wet her lee rail in the 
strongest puffs when held to it without easing sheet. Sheis about 
the hardest boat to knock down and the quickest to recover that I 
ever saw, and handles easily in every respect; takes little water on 
board in a sea, goes right along if there is ever so little breeze, and 
is very fast according to such tests as we could obtain. 

We sailed trials against a number of boats, all larger than she. 
Only one of these was able to beat her. That was a catboat, 2it. 
longer, and with a racing sail and shifting ballast, and in a light 
breeze. With a good breeze this boat could not come out at all 
owing to her great spread of canvas. A catboat of New York 
build, and a very good one too, with a very fine well-setting sail, 
sailed against us several times. This boat was 21ft. long and 9 or 
itt. wide. With the wind abeam we sailed at the rate of 8 miles 
an hour on the first trial, and beat her, as we also did with lighter 
winds. With stronger winds she could beat us, owing, as I tnink, 
to her greater weight. Yet we could stay out with comfort ina 
plow that would swamp her. Our trials were had on all points 
of sailing, and we were agreeably surprised at the way the Mar- 

uerite would go to windward. On one occasion we sailed 6 miles 
in forty minutes. Our course was E. 8. E. with the wind south. 
Tryvo miles of the distance was in a channel sheltered by a marsh 
where the water was smooth. The rest was across the broad 
water andin a very lively sea, with short sharp waves such as one 
gets in shoal water. We carried about 1,0 Ibs. of ballast and 
crew, and the boat’s vail never came down to the water, even when 
we caught a sudden puff. . . ; 

IT am soon going to try the Marguerite under a new suit of sails, 
yawl rig, Taal hope to see her do even better. I shall certainly 
write you of the result. Joun M. TRACY. 


HELEN.—Mr.C. D. Middleton's schooner Helen, of Philadel- 
phia, arrived at Beaufort, N. C., on Dec. 26, after being ashore for 
some daysin Core Sound. Sheis bound from Philadelphia for 
the South. Magnolia, steam yacht, also from Philadelphia, for 
Nassau, N. P., arrived at Beaufort on the same day, after ground- 
ing in the North River. 


YACHTING IN CUBA.—EI Sport, the sporting paper of Havana, 
devotes a part of its space to yachbing eset. week. In the last 
issue to hand, Dec. 9, it publishes a translation into Spanish of the 
description of the Thetis given some time since in our columng. 


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THOSE PLANS OF THE THISTLE. 


Or Saturday last the Boston Heraid published a partial cabin 

plan, an outline of the sheer plan and a midship section of a 
yacht of 80ft. L.W.L., 95ft. over all, 16ft. beam, and 14ft. draft, which 
it claimed were authentic plans of the new Scotch yacht Thistle. 
That they were obtained from Mr. Watson is not stated, though it 
is intimated that they were TAG to the Glasgow correspondent 
of the paper; but it is stated that they bear the stamp of . Wat- 
son’s office, with the date Nov. 28, 1886. Accompanying the draw- 
ings are partial specifications for building. The drawings, re- 
ceived in Boston Dec. 24, must have left Glasgow by Dec. 14, about 
which time Mr. Watson had declined to give to Mr. Burgess the 
waterline length of the new boat; soit is not to be supposed that 
at that very time he was giving out the plans to_a newspaper. 
How the plans, if they came as stated, from Mr, Watson's office, 
were obtained, we do not know; but an inspection of the drawings 
and accompanying description gives every reason fer the belief 
that they are not what they purport to be. Iffurther proof were 
needed, it is found in the following eablegrams. The FOREST AND 
SrrRpAm cabled to Mr. Watson, last Monday, Dec. 27: 

“Plans of Thistle in Boston Herald 80ft. waterline, 1éft. beam. 
Are they authentic?” 

Mr. Watson’s answer was received Tuesday, Dec. 28. He eabled: 

“Quite impossible that Herald can have true plans.” 

It is evident from this that the plans in auy case must have been 
obtained without the feces knowledge or consent, and from 
their appearance we should say that they, as well as the specifica- 
tions accompanying them, if not entirely fraudulent, are simply 
rough drafts given out for the purpose of makin estimates, per- 
haps of the Thistle, perhaps of some other yacht, and obtained 
from some builder in violation of the rules of professional courtesy 
observed by designers and builders generally. That there is some- 
thing wrong about the whole matter is evident, and until it is 
cleared up the mystery as to Thistle’s dimensions remains as deep 
asever, The plans given by the Herald are reprinted above. 


OFF FOR FLORIDA.—Lieut. and Mrs. Henn left New York for 
Florida last week. They will cruise and fish there through the 
winter, returning in time for the yachting season here, 


THE NEW BRITISH RATING. 


Ww. learn from private advices that the ‘proposed rule— 
L.W.L.xSail Area 


6000. 

has been adopted at the Y. R. A. meeting on Dec, 14, and the old 
tonnage rule is a thing of the past. The new rule is, no doubt, an 
improvement on the old, but is objectionable as retaining the 
indefinite unit of tons, which with each change in the rules 
means, if possible, less than it did before. 

The new rule is so framed as to keep the “sail tons” approxi- 
matey) dane sheik Mi a a anaes. so eh a A tonner is anes 

ractically a 20 tonner; but if, as isclaime e rule is practic 
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it is difficult to see any good reason for retaining the meaningless 
term.tons, instead of adopting a rating as well as a classification 
like the Seawanhaka, which, while the result is the same, is far 
simpler and more definite as to the size of a yacht. The new rule 
goes into operation for seven years, at least. 


A DESIGN FOR A LENGTH AND SAIL AREA RACER.—It 
seems probable that as soon as the dimensions of the Tuistle are 
accurately, known several yachts of her size will be built here, 
especially if that size brings her within the second class. In the 
meantime yachtsmen are engaged in the consideration of various 
designs with a view to building. We would call the attention of 
those interested in such matters to a new design which we believe 
is well worth a careful inspection and one that possess many ex- 
cellent features. It is the work of Mr. Wm. Gardner, a young 
American, a graduate of Cornell University, who has been for 
several yearsin England as a student of naval architecture under 
the most advantageous circumstances. Late inthe year 1585 Mr. 
Gardner sent a design to the New York Y. C., of a yacht to defend 
the America’s Cup and last year he sent over another and newer 
one. The drawings were on the lost Oregon and were several 
months in coming to hand, being finally fished up and delivered in 
a somewhat damaged condition. On a visit to New York tlus 
summer Mr, Garduer brought out the model, which with the drayw- 
ings and specifications, is now at the office of Mr. J. Murray Mit- 
chell, the lawyer, 41 Wall street, where Mx. Mitchell, who is an 
enthusiastic lover of yachting, seems to be very happy to have 
yachtsmen exaniine it. The leading dimensions are: Length on 
waterline, 84ft.; beam, extreme, 18ft. 9in.; on waterline, 13ft.; draft 
18ft. The stem is of clipper proportions with even more than the 
usual overhang, but of very graceful shape. The overhang aft is 
also quite long and carried out to an edge, while the sheer is fair 
and pleasing to the eye. The specifications, which are very care- 
fully drawn, call for a composite hull of +he highest quality with 
all ballast on the keel, the weight of the hull proper being kept as 
low as possible, while strength is fully provided for by a thorough 
system of bracing. Of course the yacht isa keel boat and a cut- 
ter, but she is very different from the extreme British type in the 
feature of beam, With over 3ft. more than Genesta or Galatea 
she has increased stability, a much wider deck for working spars, 
and moreroom below, her cabin plans showing a wonderful amount 
of accommodation. The plans show a cutter rig of moderate area 
only, but the immersed surface is also kept down. The increased 
beam permits a very different form from the extreme cutter, a 
boat with fairly rounded sides and with none of the fluttening seen 
in the tonnage rule boats, which form cereannly promises speed. 
The design is of the type we have of late alluded to, a cutter built 
outside of the.rules that have produced Irex, Genesta and Doris; 
but embodying the best points of the American and British models 
while of less extreme proportions than either. Of course itis suit- 
able for a smaller yacht, either 70 or 50ft., for second or third class, 
with some modifications as the size decreases. Mr. Gardner’s 
work deserves recognition not only from the merit of the design, 
but because he is an American who is working quietly, but stead- 
ily for the improvement of our national type. There are plenty of 
yachtsmen able and willing to build, who could put their mouey 
in this design with a reasonable assurance of a full return, rather 
than risking it on the ordinary block model of which only too 
many failures will suggest themselves. 


EXPERIMENTS ON YACHT MODELS.—An English exchange 
says: “Mr. R. S. Froude (owner and designer of the Jenny Wren), 
who conducts the Admiralty experimental works, lately removed 
from Torquay to Gosport, is about to make some exhaustive 
experiments with models of sailing yachts of various types, includ- 
ing Jenny Wren and another ef the same extreme dimensions, but 
of greater displacement, though with less wetted surface, as well 
as many others of different proportions. From Mr. Froude’s well- 
known ability and great experience, as well as his exceptional 
opportunities of experimenting with models of every kind, there 
is tittle doubt that he will collect much valuable data, from which 
a tolerably accurate opinion can be formed as to the best propor- 
tions of length, breadth and depth calculated to produce the fast- 
est type of yacht under the proposed new rating by sail tons.”’ 


THE RADHA LAWSUIT.—On Dec. 21 the jury in the suit of 
Seymour against Lorillard brought ina sealed verdict, giving the 
sum of $5,750 to Mr. Seymour. 


Two remarkable specimens of deformed fish, says Natwre, 
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the South Kensington Aquarium. One is a trout about 
three years old, whose tail is bent to such an extreme that it 
stands at right angles with the body of the fish. Its mode 
of progress is labored, and its appearance is very peculiar. 
The other specimen is an ordinary stickleback, measuring 
4in, in length, whose body is swollen through dropsy to the 
extent of lin. in diameter. At first sight its appearance 
is similar to a young mouse, and it requires close inspection 


to grasp the fact that it is a fish, lt moves very slowly. 
with great expenditure of force, the weight of the contorted 
body Rene considerable. 


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Guide to the Study of Insects, Packard..... 5 00 | Warray’s Guide to Moosehead Lake, paper... 50 | Stephens’ Young Moose Hunters............. 150 | Southern California, Van Dyke,............-. 1 50 
Holden’s Book of Birds, pa.................-. 25 | Farrar’s Guide to Richardson and Rangeley The Gun and Its Development, Greener..... 2 50 | Sportsman’s Gazetteer, Hallock,............ 3.00 
Insect World, Figuier........ a eee eS 1 50 WAGs: PApPEa tacos eee: Aeetee ai blccce- cena HU PERS AE TSG] ye. cats pete eee, 9s yee ed coker 50 | The Forest Waters the Farm, 59 ets. paper; 
Insects Injurious to Vegetation, Harris. ..-. 4 (0 | Farrar’s Pocket Map of Moosehead Lake... 50 | Three in Norway, or Rifle, Rod and Gun in Tlgthee eh te eee Pere Aa ET Ae 75 
Intelligence of Animals, 54illus., Menaut... 100) Farrar’s Pocket Mapof RangeleyLakeR’g’n 50| Norway..-.....--..0e---secece tee ents eee 1 %5 | Wile Woods Life, Farrar........:.......-..-- 1 25 
Mammals of New York, paper $4; cloth.... 5 00 | Wlorida Annual......... 2222.2. -.2- esses ees 50] CERI ECIOLY LES linn nate un Unleead see mone 5 50 | Wonders of the Yellowstone, Richardson... 1 50 
Manual of Taxidermy, Maynard...........-. 1 25 | Guide Book and Map of Dead River Region 50 | Wing and Glass Ball Shooting with a Rifle, Woodcraft, by Nessmuk.->............-20.-205 1 00 
Manual of Vertebrates, Jordan...........--. 2 50 | Guide to Adirondack Region, Stoddard .... 25| by H.C. Bliss..........,...... ie ates aang 50 | Woods and Lakes of Maine............-..... 3 00 


[Dzc. 30, 1886. 


Beautify the Walls of Your Rooms 


With the three new water color hunting scenes by 
the author of ‘“Tight Shell’ and Double.” 


A SIDE SHOT (over decoys), size 15X20 $2.50 
STOPPING AN INCOMER (Mallards), 11x15 1.50 
A LOST OPPORTUNITY (Bluebills), 11x14 1.50 
Above singly by mail, or the set for $5. 
Address 0, A. ZIMMERMAN, St. Paul, Minn. 


ROOK TROUT EGGS AND YOUNG FRY 

of superior quality furnished in quantities 

to suit purchaser. Trout pond for sale. Address 

R, E, FOLLETT, Indian Hollow Brook Trout 
Fishery Windham, Conn. noy25,tf 


oe. &E*. MAR STE KFS, 
51, 53 and 55 Court Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
(NEAR CITY HALL.) 


Prices of Guns, Gun Implements and Ammunition. 


Far-Killing Single-Barrel Breechloading 12-bore Guns, $3.50, English Double Side Snap Guns with Rubber Butt, Pistol Grip, Rebound- 
ing Locks, 10 and 12-bore, $15.00. Crimpers, 10 and 12 gauge, 40 cts.; by mail 50 cts. Recapper 5 cts.; by mail 10 cts. Three-joint Cleaning 
Rods, complete with case, brush and swab, 40 cts.; by mail 50 cts. Extractors5 cts.; by mail7cts. Cartridge Bags holding 50 Shells, 50 cts. ; 
by mail 55 cts.; holding 75 and 100 shells, 50-cts.; by mail 60 vts. Powder Flasks 8 oz., 25.cts.; by mail 30 cts, Shot Pouches holding 2 lbs. 
shot, 50 cts.; by mail 55.cts. Game Bags 50 cts ; by mail 6) cts. U. M. C. Club Shells. Horsehide Dog Whips 25 cts.; by mail 30 cts. Flat 
tin snipe decoys $1.50 per doz.; by mail $1,75. Dog whistles with chain 25 cts.; by mail 30 cts. Send 2-cent stamp for Iustrated Catalogue. 


J. F. MARSTERS, 51 to 55 Court Street. Brooklyn. 


Ganoe and Camp Gookery. 


ae By “SENECA.” 


A practical cook book for canoeists, Corinthian sailors and outers. Practical because 
the author gives explicit and intelligible directions for preparing such dishes as he has hym- 


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—BY— 
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PRICE, POSTPAID, $2.00. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
89 Park Row. New York. 


STONEHENGE ON THE DOG. 
Price $3.50. 


For sale by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co 


AT THE FISHERIES EXHIBITION 
Ee WICH OoxL.s 
Hexagonal Split Bamboo Fishing Rods 


Were awarded Three Silver Medals and the highest special prize—10 Sovereigns, Noeted for excel 
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grouse shooting on the prairies. 


Schwatka’s Search. 


Sledging in the Arctic in quest of the 
FRANKLIN RECORDS, 
—BY— 
WILLIAM H. GUILDER 
Second in Command, 
i Volume, 8vo,, with Maps and Illustrations. 
Price, 3.90. 


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man, woman or child. A good bsok does not get broken or wear 


out, but remains always a source of pleasure and instruction. 
Nothing is more annoying or inconvenient than to postpone the 

purchase of holiday gifts to the last moment, and appreciating this 

fact we call attention to the following list of standard works suitable 


for the holidays. 


These vary in price so as to fit every pocket, and 


among them all something will be found to appeal to every taste. 


Any of these books will be sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of 


price. 


Sport with Gun and Rod. 


This superb volume contains a vast amount 
of matter of the highest interest 10 the sports- 
maa. Almost all kinds of American game 
birds, mammals and fishes are treated in its 
pages, and it is‘profusely illustrated by some 
of the best American artists; 886 pp. Three 
styles are published: Embossed leather, $15; 
cloth, $10; cloth, on cheaper paper, $5. 


Antelope and Deer of America. 
By Hon. J. D. Catox, LL.D. This 


volume is equally a necessity to the sports- 


man and the naturalist. It tells of the haunts 
and habits of our antelope and deer, where 
to Gnd them, how to hurt them, of their life 
in the woods and under domestication. The 
best book on the subject ever written. A 
second edition. Price reduced to $2 50, 


Rod and Gun in California. 


By T. 8. Van Dyke. A story of outdoor 
life in semi-tropical land. Through the 
charmingly told narrative runs the tender 
thread of a love story. Price $1.50. 


The Canoe Aurora. 

By Dr. C. A. Nerpe. The well told story 
of the author’s cruise in a tiny canoe from an 
Adirondack lake to the Gulf of Mexico. 
Price $1.00. ; 


Canoe Handling. 
By C. Bowyer Vatx (‘Dot’). The 
author of this pleasantly written volume is 


acknowledged to be the first of American,. 


and so of living, canoeists. In this book he 
tells all about how to sail and handle a canoe, 
and how to care for it, either when In use or 
laid up for winter. Price $1.00. 


 §mall Yachts, 


TuerR Design AND Construction, by 
C. P. Kungzarpt. This sumptuons quarto 
volume covers the whole range of yacht 
designing and care, and is the only work of 
the kind yet issued in America. The text 
occupies 325 pages, illustrated with many 
engravings, and besides there are 70 full page 
plates, showing the characteristics of the best 
modern yachts. Price $7.00. 


The Forest Waters the Farm, 


OR, THH VALUE OF WOODLANDS AS RESER- 
vorrs. By Antroxin Rousset, translated 
by Rev. 8. W. Powerrn, This famous 


French book has never before been put into 


English. Every farmer ought to have it, for 
the questious so intelligently discussed in it 
are of national-importance; 109 pp. Price, 
paper, 50 cents; cloth, ‘75 cents. 


Canoe and Boat Building 


For AMATEURS, 


editor of ForEsT AND STREAM. SBesides the 


189 pages of descriptive text, there are 29 


plates, working drawings, which enable even 
the novice to build his own canoe and build 
it well, Price $1.50. 


Hunting Trips of a Ranchman. 


By THEopoRE RoosEeveit. A delightful 
book of hunting adventure in Dakota and 
Montana, Price $3.50. 


Training vs. Breaking. 


By 8. T. Hammonn, kennel editor of 
FoREST AND STREAM. 
experience in training and handling dogs has 
taught the author that these intelligent 


animals are more easily controlled by kind- 


ness than by severity. He tells how to 
accomplish by this kindness what you can- 
not with the whip. There is a chapter on 
training pet and house dogs. Price $1.00. 


‘Canoe and Camp Cookery. 


By “Seneca.” A little book full of 
receipts and hints for the camp cook, by a 


practical man who has tried them. In- 


dispensable to the camper. Price $1.00. 


Fyshhe and Fysshynge, 


By Dame Jutiana Barners. An elegant 
fac-simile reprint of a quaint old book written 
in the Fifteenth century. It is edited by an 
ardent angler and should find a place in 
every sportsman’s library. Price $1.00. 


Our New Alaska. 


By Cass. Hattock. In this handsome 
illustrated volume, Mr. Hallock gives the 
result of his travels in our northernmost pos- 
sessions. He found Alaska a great country 
of almost boundless resources, and tells about 
it in his own happy style. Price $1.50. 


Woodcraft. 


By “‘Nussmun.” ‘‘Nessmuk” is a Nestor 
among America’s sportsmen. In ‘‘Wooderaft’ 
he imparts the knowledge of the woods that 
he has been fifty years in acquiring. No 
man, however much he has camped out, can 
read this book without learning something. 
Price $1.00. 


The History of the Mastiff. 


By M. B. Wxrwsn, who is acknowiedged on 
all hands to be one of the first authorities in 
the world on this splendid breed of dogs. The 
history of the guard dog is traced from pre- 
historic down to present time, and the tale is 
told with the enthusiasm of a true lover of 
‘man’s best friend. Price $2.50. 


- Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 39 Park Row, N.Y. 


—— 


By W. P. Sternens. A 
manual of boat building by the canoeing 


Nearly forty years 


A WORD IN SEASON. 


Readers old and new of the Forrest anD STREAM may be pleased to know that the 
paper is now at the close of 1886 enjoying the support of a wider circle of friends than at 
any former period in its history. This ig an interesting fact, for it proves, with the best 
possible demonstration of success, the sound sense of the theory long ago adopted by 
editors and publishers, and steadfastly adhered to, that there is room in this country for a 
journal treating the subjects embraced by our departments, and depending for its support 
wholly upon what have been accepted by the conductors of the Formst anp STREAM as 
legitimate journalistic methods, In other words, we have kept faith with subscribers by 
devoting our reading columns exclusively to honest reading matter, and have not given up 
our pages to extended: paid puffs of railroad routes clumsily disguised as accounts of sports- 
men’s travel, nor alluring descriptions of wonderful agricultural regions, all paid by the 
column. The conviction that a sporisman’s journal for sportsmen could be conducted 
without resorting to such questionable makeshift expedients have proved quite correct. 

The tone and high character of the journal, as one fit for sportsmen to receive into their 
homes, will be jealously maintained. As there is nothing in the recreations of field and 
stream inconsistent with the highest type of manhood, so, the editors are convinced, there 
should be in a journal like the Forest anpD STREAM nothing to offend good taste. 

The Forgst AND STREAM will be, in the future as in the past, thoroughly representa- 
tive of the best field sportsmanship of America. It will maintain its position as the chosen 
exponent of those who seek recreation with gun or rod, rifle, canoe or yacht. Its character 
will be scrupulously preserved, and readers in 1887 may expect a rich fund of sporting 
sketches and stories, suggestions, bright sayings, prompt, reliable news, and interesting 
discussions, Angler, shooter, dog breeder, canoeist and yachtsman, may be assured that 
whatever is of interest in these respective fields in 1887 will find its way into the columns of 
the Forrest AND STREAM. 


The Sportsman Tourist 


columns are filled with bright sketches of travel, camp life and adventure, the reflected ex- 
perience of a host of outers. 


Natural History. 


Papers descriptive of bird life, chapters of animal biography, notes on the ways of field, 
forest and water creatures as observed by sportmen, anglers and naturalists, make up these 
pages. The special work of the past year has been the establishment of the Audubon 
Society for the Protection of Birds, begun in February, and having now a membership 
approaching 20,000. 


Angling and Shooting. 


Time was when asingle journal sufficed in this country for adequate discussion of all the 
heterogenous pastimes and practices dubbed sport. That time has Jong since passed away. 
Some of the sports have been outgrown or put under a ban, others have devcloped to such a 
degree that each class requires a special organ. The particular fields chosen by the Forzst 
AND STREAM are those of angling and shooting. The pages given up to these topics are 
rich with the freshest, brightest, most wholesome, entertaining and valuable open air litera- 
ture of the day. They have the sunlight and woodsy odor of the haunts of game and fish; 
they picture nature as seen by sportsman and angler. One has not long to read the Forest 
AND STREAM before learning its attitude with respect to game and fish protection. The 
editors believe in conserving, by all legitimate methods, the game of fields and woods, and 
the fish of brook, river and lake, not for the exclusive benefit of any class or classes, but for 
the public. They are earnest, consistent and determined advocates of strict protection in 
the legal close season, and in restricting the taking of game both as to season and methods, 
so that the benefits of these natural resources may be evenly distributed. 


The Kennel. 


This department has kept even pace with the growth of the interest of breeding field 
and pet dogs. Reports of trials and shows are usually given in the Formsr AND STREAM 
in advance of other publications, and being prepared by competent writers their intelligent 
criticisms are of practical utility. This journal is not hampered by personal animosities. 
It has-no judges to ‘‘kill.” It does not decide a dog’s merit by asking who the owner is, It 
treats all kennel subjects without fear, favor or ulterior motives, and in consequence enjoys 
a degree of public confidence and esteem denied to such as stagger beneath the incubus of 
malice and flounder in the bogs of ignorance. 


Rifle and Trap Shooting 


records scores of meetings and matches, discussions of topics pertaining to the butt, gallery 
and trap. Secretaries of gun and rifle clubs are invited to send their scores for publication, 


Canoeing. 


This country is a land of magnificent water courses, and Americans are just beginning 
to appreciate the canoe as a means of enjoying the delectable charms of river and lake, and 
bay and canal. The men who are making fortunes by making canoes know best how 
rapidly the ranks of canoeists are multiplying. Novices and old hands will find in the 
Forrest anD STREAM canoeing columns, in charge of a practical canoeist, accounts of 
cruises, lines of new craft, and hints and helps and suggestions without number. Closely 
allied is 


Yachting, 


in which the Forrst snp StRwam is the only competent, all-the-year-round, intelligent 
exponent. Our reports of races are full, prompt and accurate, The numerous illustrations 
of lines of new yachts make an invaluable record of the development of yacht building. 


Weekly, $4 per year; $2 for six months, 


Forest and Stream Pub. Co., 39 Park Row, 


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Sane 


CRANE RST 


<i, 


aeauted. 


oy ee Oe GROUSE, RUFFED AND 
Pinnated, ten to fifty pairs of each for 
propagation. Address PINNATED, Forest and 
Stream office. dec23,5t 


Se aoe OF LIVE PRAI- 
ie chickens. State price and particulars. 
M. ENGLERT, 35 Delancey st., N.Y. 3 dec23,3t 


York vity. 


Lov Sale. 


OR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR D.B. B. L. 
_ gun, beagle pups, 7 mos. old, out of my old 
Skip. GEO, F. REED, Barton, Vt. 1t 


HOOTING AND FISHING BETWEEN THE 
Atlantic and Chesapeake. Profitable lands, 
good buildings, combining shooting (geese, ducks, 
quail, woodcock and salt water birds), fishing 
good and abundant, oyster rights excellent; § 
hours to New York ina sleeper. Write BROWNE, 
JACOB & CO., Accomack C. H., Va. dec30 


R SALE.—BALLARD RIFLE, 9-LBS., 28- 
in., half octagon nee eer barrels, 
other 


7s 
WHITE, Houlton, Me. dee23,2t 


PS WHITE HARES (Lepus Americanus), 
captured and properly boxed and delivered 
to express in Bethel, Me., in good condition on 
receipt of orders and remittances at $3 per pair. 
Refer to Hon. H. O. Stanley, Dixfield, Me., Fish 
and Game Commissioner. J. G. RICH, Bethel, 
Me. decl6,tf 


= Chester White, Berkshire 

A and Poland China Pigs, 
™ fine setter dogs, Scotch 
Collies, Foxhounds and 
Beazles, Sheep and Poultry, 
= bred and for sale by W. 
GIBBONS & CO., West Chester, Chester Co., Pa. 
Send stamp for circular and price lisi. 


LIVE QUAIL FOR SALE 


In fine condition. Western birds. E. B. WOOD- 
WARD, 174 Chambers street, New York. 


te tee A 
178 Broadway, New York. 
FOR SALE at 85 a piece; are 


A NT E L 0 P ES perfectly tame. Make great pets 


in a yard or park. Also Prairie Dogs at %3 
pair. Address W. J. HILL, Hurcuryson, KAN. 


aAMHOW POLES, —25,000 BAMBOO FISHING 

poles, 12, 18, 14 and 15ft., in bundles of 50. for 

sale at 29 Burling Slip, N. Y., by BURDETT & 
DENNIS. jy8,tt 


i) 


| Hu the Stud. 


IN THE STUD. 


Ilford Cromwell 


CHAMPION MASTIFF. 


Fee $50. 


DEBONAIR, 


First: prize winner in open mastiff class at 


Waverly, N. J. x 
Fee $50. 


Having purchased these dogs, together with 
the champion bitches Lorna Doone and Bal Gal 
from Dr. J. F, Perry (Ashmont), I offer the dogs 
in the stud, and will be able to supply pups from 
the bitches. 

For further information address 

H. GERALD HULL, 


oct23,tf Saratoga, N. Y. 


Memphis and Avent Kennel 


IN THE STUD. 


The four field trial and bench show winners that 
annot be equalled in America. 
Champion PAUL GL4 DSTONE, fee $50. 
Champion RODERIG), fee $75. 
REEEL WIND’EM, winner English Derby, 
blood brother of Count Noble, fee $50. 
CANADA PEG, bred by Dr. N, Rowe, National 
Derby winner, fee $50. 
Broken dogs for saie. 
Address J. M. AVENT, Hickory Valley, Tenn., or 
MEMPHIS & AVENT KENNEL, Memphis, Tenn. 


BROS AVERT LON 
FOREST CITY KENNELS. 
St. Bernards and English Pugs. 


x4 ¥ Bern rd ¢ 
Champion rough-coated St. & E22aT 
AKR. ); fee English pug Sam; fee $10. 
Pups for calc. A with stamp, Portland, 


Me, 


Hn the Str. 


Rough-Coated Scotch Collies 


OR SHEEP DOGS. 


IN THE STUD. 


_INwllamore, (Litter brother to 
England’s champion Dublin Scot). 


Imported BBlwacejachet, a splendid 
specimen of the Blue Mirle. 
Dogs and puppies for sale. 
Apply for particulars to 
CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS 
oct28, tt P. 0. Box 1630, Philadelphia. 


Sus Honahw 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand fieid dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T. Cluo at Grand June- 
tion, beatmg such noted dogs as Gladstone Roy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 85 


Main street. Charlestown. Masa 


«Che Heunel, 


One Chance in-a Life Time. 


For Sale—My entire kennel of dogs, including 
Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie), 3 yrs. old; Forest 
Dora (Dick Layerack ex Forest Fly), 44 yrs.; Fol 
de Rol (Foreman ex Grace B.), 4 yrs.; Fanchette 
(Foreman ex Passion), 9 mos.; Hazel (Ted Llew- 
ellin ex Blanche Lewis), 44 yrs.: Passion (Prince 
ex Pebble) 344 yrs., and several fine puppies 
from. 6 wks. old to 9 mos., out of the above bitches 
by champion Foreman, Fairy King and Yale 
Belton. First come first served. Send for circu- 
lar containing full descriptions, ROSHCROFT 
KENNELS, Birmingham, Conn. 


OINTER PUPPIES.—_TWO FINELY BRED 

_ litters, orange and white and liver and 
white, blood of Sensation and Beaufort. Prices 
cheap and satisfaction guaranteed. A. C. BURT, 
229 Madison avenue, Albany, N. Y. decl6,8t 


T. PLEASANT GORDON KENNELS.— 
4 For Sale—Thirteen solid black and tan Gor- 
don setter dog puppies, out of Chloe Beaulah and 
Bell Mont, by Argus IJ. First-class Morrison 
pug puppies out of Judy and Puggings by Dude. 
All prize stock; Prices low; satisfaction guaran- 
teed.. C. T. BROWNELL, P. O. Box 335, New 
Bedford, Mass. 


FOR SALE. 


A pair of fine, thoroughbred liver-colored cacker 
spaniels, 12 to 14 mos. old, no kin; female pug, 3 
mos. old; female bull-terrier, 3 mos, old; female 
fox-terrier, 3 mos. old; also Angora cats and kit- 


tens cheap. Address 
M. H. RANLETT, 
dec30,1t Box 993, Rockland, Maine, 


Sa TE I) 
‘HE OLD ENGLISH BLOODHOUND OR 
sleuthhound.—For Sale, Particularly promis- 
ing puppies of best possible blood, bred from win- 
ners of many prizes at the leading English shows. 
Also STUD DOGS. Onutof 27 bloodhound entries 
this year this kennel has won 12 firsts and spe- 
cials, 10 seconds and 4 thirds, all (with one excep- 
tion) with hounds bred by owner. These hounds 
were the chief winners at the Warwick Man 
Hunt Trials. Address EDWIN BROUGH, ESQ., 
Wyndgate, near Scarborough, England. 1t 


TO OWNERS OF VALUABLE DOGS! 


I have excellent accommodation for a_ limited 
number of dogs, and can guarantee good board, 
best of care and plenty of exercise, with the dogs 
a mainly in yards and not on the chain. 

can prepare these dogs for exhibition, and 
will be present in person at all of the shows in 
which an exhibit is made by the Summerset Ken- 
nels. Address F. C. PHEBUS, Manager, Sum- 
merset Kennels, Bernardsville, N. J. dec30,4t 


ow TO TRAIN A DOG, BY FRANK 

Moore. Being a 40-page book; pre 50 cts. 

Send for circular to FRANK MOORE, Box 129, 
Warsaw, Ind. 1t 


Rory O’More Kennels. 


For Sale—Thoroughbred and full pedigreed red 
Trish setter stock, brood bitches and puppies. 
Enclose stamp for reply. W. N. CALLENDER, 
Albany, N.Y. decavtt 


FOR SALE. 


THE MASTIFF PUP “BOSS MAJOR” 


Sire, Boss (A.K.R. 2218); da 
3837). Whelped June 14, 1886. 


anion for the children or master, can not find 
his equal. Price $75. Also several mastiff and 
Great Dane pups. J. L. WINCHELL, 
- Fair Hayen, Vt. 


PortTw rE r= 


By Tammany ex Hops, by Donald Il. ex Lady 


Olifton Place, Jersey City, N. J. deca, tf 


FOR SALE. 


Pair of pointers, Jack and Jill, 2 yrs. old, dam 
Nancy (A.K.R. 3569); fine lookers and good 
actors. Price $50 for choice, $75 for pair. C. 8. 
BURR, JR., Commack, Suffolk Co., Pet It 


ESSRS. R. & W. LIVINGSTON BEING 
abroad, please address all matters relating 
to kennel to care EDWARD BOISE, Madatt. 


Dutchess Gon Nay: 


Basket Beagle Stud Dogs. 
For Sale—Two wonderful good ones, age 2yrs., 
highly bred and of press quality; one 1 . high, 
the other 12in, Both sure and vigorous stud dogs. 
Also a magnificent DUDDY. Address with stamp, 
‘A. C. KRUEGER, Wrightsville, York sa Pa, 


Che Fennel. 


DEERHOUNDS. 


For Sale 


Puppies 
. B 
CHAMPION CHIEFTAIN 
OUT OF 
CHAMPION WANDA, 
CHAMPION LORNA IL, 
HEATHERBELLE, 
COUNTESS ZINA, 
THORA, 
BERGA. 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


GTAld BOU-SeCours Kennels. 


Near Péruwelz (Hainault), Belgium. 
ESTABLISHED IN 1865. 


Property of Mr. Aug. Tondreau Loiseau, 
BANKER AT PERUWELZ. 


These kennels enjoy a universal renown, and 
hundreds of sportsmen of the highest authority 
in the doggy world can bear witmess to the scru- 
pulous good faith which goyerns its operations, 
and the remarkable merit of many of the dogs 
which have gone out from them since 1865. The 
coilection consists exclusively of Bart shsportin 
dogs. Besides asplendid collection of English stud 
and field dogs—Laverack, Gordon and Lrish set- 
ters, large and small pointers, Clumber, Sussex, 
Norfolk and black spaniels, large curly or wavy- 
coated retrievers, all of the most noted blood— 
which are employed for breeding and whose 
young are offered to the public, these kennels 
always have for sale a large number of other 
English gore warranted to be of pure and noble 
blood, handsome and good, of full pedigree, thor- 
oughly trained to obey, to charge at the uplifted 
hand, and to retrieve perfectly all kinds of game. 

The kennels are constantly open to visitors. 

Adult and trained dogs can be shipped at Ant- 
werp (Belgium) destined for the principal ports 
of the two Americas. 


OR SALE.—PAIR OF HIGH BRED IRISH 
setter pups, 7 mos. old, by Max Wenzel’s 
Chief out of Canadian Belle; all red, no white, 
very handsome, very fast and kind. 
ROBERT SEWELL, 
547 Church st., Toronto, Can. 


i Fb SALE.—THE LANDSEER KENNEL 
offers choice bred Scotch Deerhound and 
English SReRHONRG puppies, bred only from stock 
of well-known field qualities. These are the 
aristocrats of all dogs, DR. VAN HUMMELL, 
Denver, Colo. 


i 
OR SALE.W—ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 
pups; very fine ones and several months old; 
from good hunting stock, full pedigree. Also one 
pointer, two years old, good, no pedigree. Address 
GEO, L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass. oct28tt 


POINTERS. 


Eight pups by Guess ex Viola. Guess is full 
brother to Mr. Peshall’s Jimmie. Violais by Sen- 
sation out of Guido’s Lilly. $20 each or $35 the 
brace at Swks. old. Address 

J. H. WINSLOW, | 
decl6,4t P. O. Box 1,247, Philadelphia, Pa. 


and special prize at St. John, N. B., Oct. 22, 


Orders booked now. ~Inclose stamp to CHAS. 
YORK, 9 & 11 Granite Block, Bangor, Me. 


WILL SELL FINE RED IRISH SETTER 

pups, 5 mos. old, champions Elcho ae 
Hutchinson’s Bob, Ponto and Venus blood at = 0 
and $15, or brace $20. Write me; rinted pedi- 
gree. Address H. A. FLETCHER, 241 Com- 
mercial street, Portland, Me. dec23.,tf 


uae FINE IRISH SETTERS AT A LOW 
price. Champion Glencho pups and others. 
A. W. PEARSALL, Huntington, L. I. dec23,tf 


A CHOICE LITTER OF POINTERS, 8 WKS. 
old, five liver and white dogs, three liver 
and white bitches and one lemon and white bitch 
handsomely and evenly marked, very strong and 
healthy, by champion Fritz (A.K.R. 268) out of 
Bird (A.K.R. 1658), also a Ist_prize winner. Pup- 
ies from this union make first-class field dogs. 
Don’t hesitute as we never haye been able to fill. 
our orders. Sree if taker Dele ae 
dogs $15, bitches . MAPL E S, Pat- 
BS NY. (on Harlem R. B.)- dec, 2t 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16 inches 
high, HERS and bitches. well broken; $5 each. 
ee Satisfac- 


i i d. WM. 
tion guarantee octi.tt 


Wi BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R. 2102). Fee $15. Pups by 
bull-terriers for sale dogs, 
bitches and puppies. white or colored, large or 
small kinds; al! first-class stock; state what you 
want, J. W. NEWMAN, 87 Hanover street, Boston, 


Royal Prince and 50 


Ghe Kennel. 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS, 


For Sale—Fine litter of pups by the celebrated | 


ILFORD CAUTION | 


‘Winner of Ist at each Boston, Hartford and New 
York Fanciers’ shows, 1586. "These pups are of 


the new type. 
ILFORD CAUTION is acknowledged to be 
ea headed mastiff in America if not in the 
For price and catalogue apply to 
. E. H. MOORE 
Pine Hill Kennel 


AM POSITIVELY GOING 
out of the fancy and offer 
my entire kennel of well- 


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Melrose, Mass. a 


bred prize-winning English — 


Mastiffs for sale. Also 
Brockrner & Evans’ port- 
able Kennels, traveling 


boxes, wire fencing, etc. 
Address for particulars, 


VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, 
General Wayne, Del. Co., Pa. 


SWISS OT. BERVAADS, 


The Hospice Kennels’ 


Offer for sale the entire kennel of Herr Tuch- 
schmid, of Romanshorn, Switzerland, the well- | 
known breeder of many prize winners. It con- 
sists of twelve rough-coats and six smooth-coats 
(stud dogs, brood bitches and puppies), the result 
of years of intelligent breeding. Thisisarare 
opportunity to acquire choice stock at low figures. 


For particulars address 
ARLINGTON, N. J. 


COCKERS. 


Address _ FLEETFOOT KENNELS 
nov18,tf Delhi, Del. Go., N. Y. 
MA X= WEN @ZEiiy, 


89 Fourth St., Hoboken, N. J. 


Breeder of Irish Setters 


Under guarantee and life insurance, 
Send for circular. 


\. DO. YOU_WANT:A DOG 


DOc BUYERS’ CUIDE. j 
Colored plates, 100 engravings 
\ lof differeut breeds, prices they are 
#\| worth, and where to buy them 
Mailed for 15 Cents. * 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, {f 
fai 237 S. Eighth St. Philadelphia, Pa. py 


| py 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 

TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 

st., Exeter, England, has several grand ones for 

sale, brindles and fawns, ineluding stud dogs 

peoor Oibehes aud puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited, 


a a 
OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass. sept22,tf 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYBA, N, Y. 
Irish and Gordon setters for work as bi ys a 


ecl7.t? 


DOGS FOR SALE. 


tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers. 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, b 
French poodles, St. Bernards, mastifi 
and tan terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 
constantly on hand. Those desiring to purchase 
will do well toconsulime. WM, W. SILVEY, 125 
South Highbth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


FOR SALE. 


Pointers, Setters, Collie Shepherd and Beagles. 
Box 472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


yy aaeD x ABOUT JAN. 4, A FOSTER 
mother for a litterof pu a out of Hazel by 

Glencho. Address MAR DUKE RICHARD- 

SON, 33 Maiden Lane, N. Y- dee23,tf 


St. Bernard Pups. 


For Sale—Grand pups by Merchant Prince and 
other noted dogs, rough and smooth-coated; also 
English pug pups from best strains. rices 
always moderate. Address with stamp ESSEX 
KENNELS, Andover, Mass. decd, tf 


A RARE CHANCE.—BROTHER OF NED 
LX Obo for sale (A.K.R. 1476), black, white frill 
on breast, whelped April 29, 1884, is in perfect 
health, has had distemper and is offered for no 
fault; a fine hunter, perfect retriever from land 
or water, will not mouth his birds. Reason for 
selling—1 have two setters and cannot keep 

dogs. This dog is yer 


tractable, can be taught 
almost anything and now does 


dd: DR, E. 8 eS Sore RD. New 
tricks. Address . EK. 5, LORD, New 
Haven, Conn, dec29,26 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. - 
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_ Egimtcrs ond sotters Sharan pre Woy 

or ‘Referenc Ww. G 

EMMTH, Maryde, Ma 
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A WEEKLY JOURNAL OF THE RopD AND GUN. 


THRMs, $4A YHAR. 10073, 4 Cory, ; 
Srx Montus, $2. 


NEW YORK, JANUARY 6, 1887. 


{ VOL. XXVII.—No. 24. 
Nos, 39:& 40 PARK Row, Naw Yor«E, 


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Nos. 39 AnD 40 PARK Row. New York Orry. 


CONTENTS. 
EDITORIAL. SEA AND Rivwr PisHra. 
No Money for the Park. Landlocked Salmon 
Good for Nothing Gamé Pro-| Sea Trout of the Pacific Coast. 
tectors, FISHCULTURE. 
The New. York Trout Law. Breeding Salmonidzx. 
The Little Big Horn Fight. Kentucky, s Penny Wisdom, 
* Snap Shots. . pe NE 4 
HH SPORTSMAN TOURIST. irmingham Bénch Show. 
White Goat Hunting. Mastift Type. 
A Night Cruise Down the New York Dog Law. 
Anclote. Pacific Coast Field Trials. 


The Thousand Islands. 
NATURAL History. 
Arizona Bird Notes, 
GAME BAG AND GUN. 
The Experiences of a Novice. 
The Empty iSennel (Poem). 
Three Grouse. 
Deer and Deer Hunting, 


- Collie Club Sweepstakes. 
National Field Trials Club. 
National Association of Field 

Trial Handlers. 
A. K. R. Numbers. 
Kennel Notes. 
RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
Range and Gallery. 


Interest in the Park. ‘he Trap: 
Rifles Again. Budd vs. Graham. 
Guarana FLICKERINGS, YACHTING. 


SEA AND River FIsHine. 
Florida Resorts and Routes. 
A Bear on a Fly-Rod, 

A County age Scheme. 
Indiana An Angling 

The Six-Inch Trout Law. 
Massachusetts Sea Wisheries, 


American Yachting in 1886. 
A Race Acrossthe Atlantic. 
he New ¥. KR, A. Rule. 
CANOEING, 
Canoeing in 1886, 
The Pecowsic’s Cup. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


NO MONEY FOR THE PARK. 

Dein Sundry Civil Service Bill, which has passed the 

House of Representatives, included among its items 
the miserable sum of $20,000 for the improvement of roads 
and bridges in the National Park, but nothing at all was 
appropriated for the care and maintenance of this pleas- 
ure ground. It is extraordinary that so short-sighted a 
policy as the one followed in regard to the Park should 
prevail in the House of Representatives. This body does 
not appear to realize that this country will surely have to 
pay for the present neglect of that reservation. It does 
not seem to be understood that the harm which is being 
done in the Parl, now that it is practically without guard- 
ians, cannot be repaired by any expense of money, but must 
be the work of nature alone. It will take the third of a 
century to reafforest the burned mountains; many years 
must elapse before the geyser craters, smashed and pulled 
down by selfish vandals who desire to carry a part of 
them away, can rebuild themselves, and the game once 
exterminated can never be replaced. To protect these 
natural features of this wonderland, money is needed to 
pay themen who are to look after it. With the best in- 
tentions in the world the troops are incapable of caring 
properly for the reservation. A civil force is required, 
and it must consist of competent men. This force should 
be a large one, for the territory to be covered is extensive 
and it all requires watching. If no more than the old 
appropriation of $40,000 can be secured: for the Park dur- 
ing the present session, we must be content with that, 
but certainly no less sum than this should be made avail- 
able. We hope therefore that the Senate will insert in 
the Sundry Civil Service Bill an item of $20,000 for the 
care and maintenance of the Park, and trust that it will 
take a firm stand and insist upon its being accepted by 
the House. 

We believe the Senate takes a far broader view of this 
subject than does the House, and realizes that the people 
of the country are determined that their Park shall be 
preserved to them in spite of the attempts of corporations 
to get hold of it, and the failure of Congress to do its 
duty. Year by year this feeling is proving stronger; year 
by year it is being more plainly expressed; and we believe 
that the day is not distant when the irresistible force of 
public opinion will oblige Congress to take the action 
which we have for years: pointed out as its plain duty, 

This duty is to provide for the adequate protection of 
the Park, not by doling out the money in petty sums, 
which renders abortive all attempts at protection, but by 
authorizing liberal appropriations for a series.of years 


until the necessary work has been done, and the vicious, 
the lawless, the selfish and the heedless have learned that 
the law will be sternly and unrelentingly enforced, When 
people shall have been taught that it is no more safe to 
hunt, to fire timber or to deface beautiful objects in the 
National Park than it is to do these same things in one of 
our great city parks, when the machinery for its care and 
guardianship shall have been for some years in working 
order and shall be running smoothly, then, and not till 
then, will the question of necessity of economy come up. 

Possessed of the grandest Park in the world, a spot 
where are to be found natural wonders, organic and in- 
organic, nowhere equalled, the American people cannot 
be so dead to all national pride, to all patriotic feeling, as 
to be willing that their representatives in Congress should 
permit this Park of theirs to be plundered of all that 
makes it most attractive. We do not believe they will 
stand it. 


THE LITTLE BIG HORN FIGHT. 


i fl \HE Wild West show troupe of cowboys and Indians, 

now performing at the Madison Square Garden, New 
York, are giving daily exhibitions of how Gen. Custer 
was killed in the battle of Little Big Horn. Buffalo Bill, 
who takes the part of the hero, wears an auburn wig and 
otherwise makes up to represent Custer, The performance 
is thus described in the Times: 

In the first scene is shown the camp of the troops commanded 
by Gen. Custer. The troops and scouts march out of camp. One 
of the scouts discovers the Sioux village. Sitting Bull and his 
warriors are apparently engaged in the innocent pastimes of 
prairie life, The scout retires and informs Custer that the enemy 
is at hand and in fair condition to be wiped off the face of the 
earth, The sound of a bugle isheard. The Indians instantly pre- 
pare an ambush. Custer and his men dash into the open space 
from the Madison avenue end of the Garden. The bugler sounds 
the charge. Custer waves his sword, puts spurs to his charger, 
and, followed by his men, rides down upon the Indian village like 
acyclone. Instantly the troops are surrounded by whooping 
Indians, and ‘‘a terrific hand-to-hand combat” ensues. In an ex- 
tremely short space of time the Indians gain a complete victory. 
Custer is the last man killed, and he dies after performing 
prodigies of valor. Then the surviving red men indulge in a war 
hop and a shrieking match and the curtain falls to slow music. 


The battle of Little Big Horn was fought in the sum- 
mer of 1876. The death of the gallant Custer, ten years 
ago, has not yet become an incident of history so remote 
as legitimately to be made the subject of a circus show. 
Tf we are not mistaken, Mrs. Custer is now a resident of 
this city. Under these circumstances the Wild West 
performance is an outrage on decency. From the up- 
roarious mimicries of the deaths of our Generals killed in 
battle by Indians, it will be an easy transition to realis- 
tic plays having for their subject the assassinations of 
our Presidents. The depraved taste which applauds the 
one would relish the other. 

There ought to be in this community sufficient respect 
for the memory of the men who have served their country 
and sacrificed their lives in the field to put the brand of 
public condemnation upon showmen with ghoulish in- 
stincts. If ordinary regard for the fitness of things does 
not suffice to secure respect for our dead heroes, we are 
sure that in this case, at least, there must be those who, 
like ourselves, have followed Custer as a leader in cam- 
paigns on the plains and among the mountains, who will 
join with us in protesting against such unseemly bur- 
lesquing of the Little Big Horn ambush on that fateful 
summer’s day. 


THE NEW YORK TROUT LAW. 


Ke the Legislature of New York is now in session, we 

expect to hear of all kinds of amendments to the 
trout law, emanating from all sources. We think that it 
is the sentiment of all anglers who are interested in the 
preservation of trout, and who know that this object can 
only be obtained by protecting the fry, that the six-inch 
clause should be restored, and the killing of all trout of, 
and under that measurement, be made unlawful. There 
is, however, a difference of opinion about a uniform date 
for opening and closing the season throughout the State. 
Such a date would, be most desirable if it could be shown 
that it is entirely practicable, but there are, it appears to 
us, insurmountable obstacles in the way. These are the 
elevation and consequent temperature of the great Adiron- 
dack region, where the ice is seldom off the lakes before 
the first or middle of May, and where no angler cares to 

go before those dates. In the middle and more southern 
tite the streams are open and the trout are feeding 
much earlier, while on Long Island the anglers are im- 


patiently waiting for the first of April. It has often hap- 
pened that the latter date has been cold and even snowy 
on Long Island, but the trout have fed all through the 
pleasant days that have occurred through February and 
March, and are in fine trim for the fly, a fact that stimu- 
lates many eager anglers to brave the weather. Usually 
the first of April is pleasant enough. to fish, and on this 
day all the Long Island clubs open their season, and we 
speak their sentiments when we say thatthe season there 
should be left as itis. We also speak the sentiments of 
the best informed anglers who go the Adirondacks when 
we say that the first or the middle of May is early enough 
to open the season there. We haye advocated a central 
line through the State, north of which the season should 
open later than on the south of it, and our columns are 
open for a discussion of this subject. 


GOOD FOR NOTHING GAME PROTECTORS. 


HEORETICALLY New York State has a sensible and 
efficient system of game protection. Practically 
there is a vast amount of rottenness init. There are 
game protectors who do not protect anything nor any 
body except the law breakers. The force needs an over- 
hauling. As arule the game protectors are not worth a 
rap, The law is openly and persistently violated before 
their very noses, while they stand around and suck their 
thumbs. The only diligence displayed is in accepting 


the salary which the State throws away upon them; they 
‘draw their pay as regularly as Detroit-bound Jones of 


Florida, 

One flagrant example of the way the New York game 
protector system does not work has been brought to notice 
before. The lower part of Oneida Lake, in Oswego county, 
has been for months infested with nets set and drawn in 
violation of thelaw. The fishermen are known to the pro- 
tector of the district, William H. Lindley; the matter has 
been repeatedly brought to his attention, but he has failed 
totale action, Lindley did at one time, as we were given to 
understand, bestir himself and pull up unlawful nets; but 
he has for some occult reason found it better to let the 
poachers have their way unmolested. 

Not less disgraceful is the condition of things in New 
York city, where scores and hundreds of ruffed grouse 
are now displayed in the market, in flaunting defiance of 
the statute which forbids their sale after Jan. 1. Joseph 
H. Godwin, Jr., who pockets the game protector’s salary. 
for this district, meanwhile possesses his soul in patience 
and “‘has everything running along. smoothly.” Perhaps 
Godwin does not know a grouse when he sees it, or it may 
be that he is stone blind. Hither plea, of ignorance or 
infirmity, would satisfactorily account for the smooth- 
ness with which affairs glide along in his district; but we 
want game protectors who know a thing or two, can see 
a thing or two, and once in four or five years, at least, 
will do a thing or two. 

Other protectors vie with Lindley and Godwin in mas- 
terly inactivity. How do these men manage to draw their 
salary? The law explicitly provides that a protector shall 
be paid only upon presenting to the Comptroller a certifi- 
cate from the Commissioners of Fisheries that he has in all 
respects faithfully performed his official duty. How do 
these delinquent protectors come by any such certificates? 


SNAP SHOTS, 


HE New York World has organized a winter snow- 
shoe expedition toexplore the National Park. Rightly 
conducted the exploration will add considerably to our 
knowledge of the Park in winter, and the reports of the 
World’s commissioners ought to do something toward 
augmenting public. interest in the Park, Mr. Schwatka 
begins his exploration of the Park, at Rock Island, IIl., 
and what little information he has about it is evidently 
drawn from some old guide book or report, and is wholly 
unreliable. Among other things he states that only suffi- 
cient game for his own use can be killed by the traveler 
within the Park, and that no buifalo can be killed, It 
seems a pity that the World correspondent should not 
have taken pains to inform himself a little better about 
the regulations governing the reservation. He will find 
when he gets there that he can kill no game at all in the 
Park, and we think that we know enough of the acting 
superintendent to feel sure that if Schwatka or his party 
violate this regulation, Captain Harris*will promptly ex- 
pel them from the reservation, 


The New Yerk dog ordinance is in foree all the year 


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around, and the pound remains open in winter. The 
licensed gang of snatchers who scour the streets in search 
of unattached dogs have committed a number of gross 
outrages this season by wresting pets from ladies. It is 
well enough to capture the lumber yard, garbage dump 
and ash barrel canine wretches and an act of mercy to 
put them out of their misery, but the dog-catchers dis- 
play far greater zeal in efforts to steal dogs which are 
well cared for and likely to bring blood money for redemp- 
tion at the pound. The purpose of the law would be ful- 
filled if a regulation were adopted prescribing that the 
catchers’ gangs should be permitted to prosecute their 
calling only in certain defined districts, There is no 
reason under the sun why these fellows should invade the 
central avenues and adjacent streets. 


Mr. William Trefethen, the fish dealer, of Portland, 
Me., referred to in our issue of Oct. 28 as having been 
convicted in Maine courts on the charge of having short 
lobsters in possession, advises us that neither of the cases 
referred to were ever decided adversely to him. The in- 
dictments were found before a police judge instead of a 
Grand Jury. The first case, without trial in the police 
court, was carried up to the Superior Court, where the 
jury disagreed, On second trial the verdict convicted the 
defendant of having in possession 122 shorts. Exceptions 
were filed and granted, the verdict set aside and case dis- 
missed, The district attorney refused to try the second 
case before the jury which had disagreed on first case, 
Trefethen refused to give bonds, surrendered himself to 


the court, and was released on his own recognizance last 
May. 


The “U.S. Fish Co.” is a concern receiving mail at 
Columbus, O., with which the U.S. Fish Commission dis- 
tinctly disclaims all connection. It appears that Prof, 
Baird has received a number of applications for carp, the 
requests being made out on blanks which seem to have 
been sold by the ‘U. S. Fish Co.” Prof, Baird calls 
attention to the similarity of names as likely to deceive, 
and reminds the public that the United States makes no 
charge for fish fry application blanks. The Columbus 


concern must have done a large business, for the Com- 


mission has received these spurious blanks from many 
States and Territories. 


A letter is printed elsewhere relative to a case of extor- 
tion by a baggage man on the St. Louis, Iron Mountain 
é& Southern Railway. Communication with the general 
passenger agent developed the fact that this subordinate 
was practicing an unauthorized imposition for the benefit 
of his own pocket. Other sportsmen having been bled on 
this road will do well to communicate with the officers, 
who desire to be advised of such offenses that they may 
punish the perpetrators. 


Wisconsin has a law forbidding the transportation of 
yenison; but when the Legislature made this law they 
provided no means for its enforcement. It has been a 
dead-letter. A correspondent advises us that 3,245 car- 
casses of venison have been shipped from the State in the 
past season. United States District Attorney A. K. De- 
laney, of Milwaukee, is now preparing a bill for the next 
Legislature, providing for a game warden system to en- 
force the statutes, 


A French genius has invented a boat which propels 
itself by artificial wings acting on the air, instead of sails 
acted upon by the air. This device will fill a long felt 
want, particularly in international yacht racing. The 
patent wings ought to be applied to the yachts in the next 
America Cup race over the New York Yacht Club course; 
they would make an end of drifting matches and of blan- 
keting by excursion steamers. 


Dog talk in the New York Mail and Express: ‘Ah! if 
broken dogs were only sold by the yard or by the square 
inch, then I could understand that a pointer or setter 
should fetch more money than a climber or a Sussex and 
especially a Crocker.” The ‘‘climber” ought to make a 
good partridge treeing dog, and the ‘“‘Crocker” must be a 
black spaniel, 


Certain anglers have affected to sneer at the element of 
accuracy involved in some of the contests in fly-casting 
tournaments. In practical angling, they contend, accu- 
racy plays no part. This reasoning is fallacious. Accu- 
racy is absolutely essential in fly-fishing for big game, 
witness the experience of ‘‘L. 8.,” narrated elsewhere. 


Ontario sportsmen are discussing the practicability of 
doing away with deer hounding. The conditions there 
are very similar to deer hounding grounds in the Adiron- 
dacks, where deer are driven into the lake and butchered 
by hunters in boats and canoes, 


The feat of eating one quail a day for thirty successive 


days has been tried by two men in Chicago. One of them 
was overcome by nausea on the twenty-eighth day; the 
other succeeded in the task and was advertised to have 
received $1,000 for it. 


Mr. H. H. Thompson, Secretary of the New York Com- 
mission of Fisheries, has prepared a synopsis of the game 
law of that State in convenient form for posting. The 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


complex statutes are here reduced to intelligible state- 
ments, and a wide dissemination of the posters would be 
advantageous, Mr, Thompson may be addressed in care 
of Com, E. G, Blackford, Fulton Market, New York. 


The Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Associa- 
tion has adopted resolutions asking Massachusetts Sena- 
tors and Representatives to support Senate Bill 2,436. A 
communication from the President, H. A. Samuels, Hsq., 
is printed elsewhere. 


The Michigan Sportsmen’s Association conyention at 
Lansing, Jan, 18, promises to be an important meeting. 
Michigan is in sore need of game and fish wardens, and 
the convention will give special attention to this subject. 


New York’s law against spring shooting is a half-way 
measure, It applies only to Long Island. Make it gen- 
eral in application, applying to inland waters as well. 


The abolition of spring shooting iscontemplated in Wis- 
consin. In fact the movement of public sentiment is 
toward such a law throughout the Union. 


The paper on Scrimshawing, intended for publication in 
1886, has been delayed and will be given in an early 
issue, 


An esteemed and generally intelligent contemporary 
speaks of a man as having been “‘shot and wounded.” 


Che Sportsman Cauvrist, 


WHITE GOAT HUNTING. 
(Concluded from page 443.) 


es scow having been hauled up from the lower lake, 

and the canvas boat put in the water, we wereall ready 
to begin our explorations of the upper country. So one 
bright morning, leaving the cook and herder to watch 
the main camp and horses, we started out with a stiff ash 
breeze in our favor. The lake was perfectly quiet, and 
the boats, especially the canvas affair, were heavily 
loaded, so we hurried along, hoping to get to the head of 
the lake before the wind rose. For about six miles the 
lake is quite wide, perhaps 14 miles at the broadest place. 
On the south side is the great pine-covered ridge which 
divides the Arctic and Atlantic waters. On the north 
old Singleshot looms up, a wonderful maze of rock, bright 
and beautiful now in the sunshine, far different in aspect 
from when ‘‘Yo” and I groped along its side in the dense 
fog. We kept close to the north shore going up, as it 
was the shortest route, and made the narrows in about an 
hour and a half, Here the steep mountains rise on each 
side, and the narrows are two great ledges of rock which 
jut far out into the water. In places they are perpen- 
dicular and several hundred feet high. Old Time has 
worn great holes in them at the water’s edge, and as we 
passed along the rising waves surged into them with a 
melancholy roar. It made one shudder to think of an 
upset there. The water is inky black,a sign of great 
depth, and along the slippery ledge is no crevice or foot- 
hold. Passing through, we found that the lake widened 
rapidly to a breadth of about two miles. On the south 
shore, commencing at the narrows, is a series of moun- 
tains, rising ever higher and higher, until they join the 
summit at the head of the valley. Between each moun- 
tain or peak is a basin, often walled by ice, from which a 
small stream comes tumbling down into the lake. On 
the north shore, separated from Singleshot by a deep and 
narrow cafion, isa long, high red rock mountain which 
reaches nearly to the head of the lake, It is crowned by 
pillars and fantastic groups of time-worn rock of great 
height. This is the ‘Goat Mountain,” where “Yo” and I 
one day attempted to hunt in the rain and fog. 

The water was getting pretty rough, and after a further 
pull of about two miles we landed in a little cove to rest 
and eat our lunch. Opposite this point, quite a distance 
from shore, is a small, rocky island, on which grow a few 
wind-bent pines and quaking asps. I have named it 
Nat-os’-dp-f Island, after a chief whose spirit has long 
since gone to the ‘‘sandhills.” The meaning is Sun-old- 
man, and although it is a queer name for an island, it is 
at least original and much better than stony island, pine 
island, stormy island or any such common name. We 
resumed the oars, still hugging the north shore, and about 
three miles from where we ate our lunch on a low point 
in a grove of tall pines made camp. On the far end of 
this point a glacier stream flows swiftly into the lake, its 
milk-colored water making a yiyid contrast with the 
clear green waters of the lake, 

While getting camp in shape the elder gentlemen had 
jointed their fly-rods, and now came a shout for landing 
nets. Rushing out we found a fisherman on each side of 
the stream -where it empties into the lake, Both rods 
were bent, and the lines cutting through the water at a 
great rate. The trout were gamy and fought long and 
valiantly, When brought to the net they weighed re- 
spectively 24 and 3}lbs. The next fish, caught by the 
Governor, weighed 4}]bs. While we were admiring this 
the Colonel struck one, It made for deep water and 
played back and fourth for what seemed to us an inter- 
minable time. ‘However, he was finally landed and 
weighed, and pulled down the scales to 5lbs. plump. We 
had two sets of scales and both registered the fish at dlbs. 
plump. This was the largest Salmo purpuratus caught 
on the trip, and in fact the largest one of the kind I ever 
saw. If any reader knows of a larger one, will he kindly 
mention it in FOREST AND STREAM? Several other fish 
were caught, none under 2lbs. or over 34lbs. weight. 
During our stay here we often whiled away a spare hour 
catching lake trout. Standing on the shore and Heng. 
with bait or spoon one could catch as many as he wanted. 
They did not average so large as those caught at the foot 
of the lake, the largest one weighing only lbs. 

Next morning Cecil and I seemed to be the only ones 
who cared to hunt. So after breakfast weshouldered our 
guns and struck out. The glacier stream on which we 
were camped heads between Goat Mountain and the next 
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have named Nat-5-ye' tip-po—Going-to-the-Sun. Follow- 
ing up this stream for a mile or more, we came to a yery 
steep hill of slate rock, through which the creek had cut 
a narrow channel. We could see up it about 100yds, to 
where it made a bend to the left. From top to bottom 
this part of the cafion is about 200ft. in depth, and of an 
even width of about 4ft. We would have tried to go 
through it had it not been for several little falls, where 
we would have been sure to get wet. Lucky for us that 
we did not make the attempt, for half a mile further on 
we couldn't see the creek, Here the top of the cafion is 
about 30yds. across, and the steep sides are so slippery 
with dead pine needles that we did not dare attempt to 
look down into it, It must, however, be very deep, for 
we could hear the faint roar of a waterfall, which sounded 
as if it were way down in the bowels of the earth, A 
mile further we emerged from the pines and found our- 
selves at the entrance of a big round basin hemmed in by 
mountains of great height, some of which are perpendicu- 
lar walls of rock rising farinto thesky. On the west 
side of the basin, high up, are several glaciers, from which 
flow good-sized streams, but falling from such great 
heights and broken by several ledges, they are lost in 
spray before reaching the bottom. Im the basin and on 
the less steep sides of the mountains stunted pines and 
beds of juniper grow in profusion. All in all, it is one of 
the grandest places I ever saw. 

We had made a hearty breakfast and felt like climbing, 
so we went half way up the basin and started to climb on 
the right, the easiest place we could see. We had no 
dangerous places, but it was very steep, and we were 
four hours in reaching the summit. We had seen, half 
way up, many fresh goat signs, but here on top was not 
a single track, old or new, save three frésh trails in the 
snow, made by a mountain lion and her young. Except 
for the beautiful basin below, it was a dreary view from 
this elevated position. The Goat Mountain shut out all 
sight of the prairie, and of the valley of the lake. Look- 
ing the other way, was nothing but peak after peak of 
bare rock, ice and snow. Yet the scene was not without 
value. It gave one an idea—so far as man can compre- 
hend such an idea—of the great force which was required 
to upheave these masses from the level plain, 

We ate our lunch up here, and for drink ate snow, 
Then, becoming chilly, we went along a little further, 
and finding a shale slide which reached clear to the foot 
of the basin, we started down, and running, sliding and 
jumping, soen reached the bottom. Down by the creek 
we found some huckleberry bushes fairly loaded with 
fruit, and were feasting on them, when happening to 
look up, I sawa big goat, nearly opposite us, feeding. 
He was at the foot of the rock wall, just at the edge of 
the shale, half a mile away. Between, the shale sloped 
at an angle of 50°, and as it was a very old slide, covered 
in places with 
juniper, it afforded excellent shelter for us to creep 
up to him. Just as we were about to start for him 
there was a roar and crash which fairly shook the moun- 
tains. Such an awful, deafening roar I never before 
heard. A large mass of ice, tons and tons of it, had 
broken from a glacier far up on the mountain side, and 
shivered into fine fragments, was pouring over the wall, 
glistening and scintillating in the sunshine like diamonds. 
Down, down it came, and falling intoa branch of the 
stream, was soon sweeping by us, a tinkling, seething 
mass. All this roar and confusion of sound had not dis- 
turbed the goat any; he was still quietly feeding, as if 
with him this was an every day sight. As soon as the 
ice had all passed we crossed the creek and began to 
climb. We got along all right until within 250yds of the 
animal, when he smelled us, and sitting down on his 
haunches like a dog, head down, he proceeded to scruti- 
nize the valley, Cecil now went on alone, and got within 
150yds. of him. The climbing was very steep, and before 
Cecil could regain his breath, the goat started to walk 
along. Cecil fired both barrels at him, one after the other. 
The goat stopped, looked around and then resumed his 
walk. Twice more the rifle spoke, and this time one of 
the bullets struck near the animal and it started to climb. 
Going up a piece he struck a narrow shelf and ran along 
this faster and faster, for Cecil’s bullets were flying 
around him pretty lively. Now the animal stopped. Be- 
fore him was a very steep and dangerous place, for the 
spray from a glacier made the rocks very slippery, The 
goat turned back. Should he come toward us a hundred 
yards, there was a place where he could ascend the moun- 
tain and soon get out of sight. Then I began to fire, too. 
Three times the goat ran back-and forth, stopped each 
time by the bullets striking before him. The third time 
back he made some desperate leaps, crossed the slippery 
place, ascended a few yards, made two last mighty leaps, 
and stopped on asmall shelf not much longer than his 
body. Above, beyond, below was the sheer rock wall. 
He could gono further. The little ledge afforded him 
room to turn, and there was a crevice in the rock, into 
which he backed, concealing half of hisbody. Iwas sat- 
isfied that he never could get down from his perch. He 
had reached the place by two prodigious jumps while 
strong with excitement. A very small projection afforded 
him a hold to make the last jump, and I thought that he 
would not dare to come down for fear of missing his foot- 
ing and being dashed on the rocks far below. And I was 
right. We had corralled a goat. Cecil beckoned me to 
come up to him, On the way I slipped and fell, the 
glasses (in the case) dropped from my hand and went 
bounding down the mountain a hundred yards or more, 
and striking a boulder, stopped short. ‘IT have no car- 
tridges,” said Cecil. I felt in my belt and found one, in 
the magazine was another, 1 have two,” I replied, 
‘take my gun and go and kill him,” 

He hesitated, but I urged him todo so, and laying down 
his now useless double barrel, he took my rifle and started 
up. Gaining the shelf where the goat had run along we 
followed it to the slippery place, where he was within a 
hundred yards of the animal, Sitting down and taking 
a rest he fired. The goat did not move. Once more he 
fired. The game was unhurt and the last cartridge was 
gone. 

Night was coming on. The last rosy tint had’ faded 


from the lofty peaks, Without stopping to look for the 


glasses we hastened homeward, running at every oppor- 


tunity, On the way Cecil tried to explain why he had 


at an 


missed the goat. He had never before shot A 
a bad case of 


and I knew from his words that he had had 


“buck fever;” I knew just how it was, fora long time ago 1 


had “‘been there myself.” Arrived at camp, we ate @ 


hearty supper, and then Cecil related the events of the ~ 


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day to an interested audience, and I may say 4 gentle- 
manly one, for they never once laughed nor sneered at 
him. How much more pleasant this is than to come into 
camp after an unlucky day, tired and worn out, and be 

oked and jeered by the other members of the party. I 

ave noticed that those who indulge in this are them- 
selves unskillful hunters and poor shots. The true hunter 
is always more considerate and never makes sport of 
others’ misfortunes. 

In the morning we started again up the creek, accom- 
panied by the Governor and Jack. As soon as we got out 
of the pines I could see the goat just where we left him 
the previous evening. We now walked leisurely along; 
and in due time Cecil reached the spot where he had fired 
the last cartridge the night before. Bang! went his gun, 
and the goat fell from his perch and came whizzing down, 
striking a ledge now and then, and finally stopped short. 
The great height from which he fell broke every bone in his 
body. His skull was as soft as a ball of putty; the horns 
were hanging to the skin by mere shreds, and the entrails 
all lay just under the skin on the back. The hide was not 
injured. One ham only of all the meat was fit to eat. 
With these I returned to camp, while the others went up 
toward the head of the basin. 

I found camp deserted, and, after pegging out the hide, 
I took a cold bite and stretched ont for a snooze, The 
Colonel and Joe came in about 4 o'clock, They had been 
up toward the Goat Mountain, but had seen nothing more 
than tracks. Just before sunset I took the glasses, which 
had been recovered, and seated myself on the lake shore 
to take a view of the surrounding country, The first 

thing that met my eyes after adjusting them was a band 
of thies goats directly opposite, just above timber and 
in a small basin. I called out to the others, and we 
watched them until too dark to see, not forgetting to 
take a survey of the surrounding country to find the best 
route to them. Expecting the hunters in any moment, 
we waited until 8 o’clock before we had supper, and after 
another hour had passed without sight or sound of them, 
we turned in and were soon asleep. 

Early the next morning, just as we had breakfastready, 
the belated ones came in, bringing a goat hide with them. 
After I left them they had gone to the head of the valley, 
and, after sitting around an hour or two, saw a band of 
goats high up, right under a glacier. They figured 
around a long time trying to get near them, but found 
no place where they could climb. As a last resort’ they 
fired at the band at long range, and Jack killed one. 
They did not have far to go then to get it, for it fell 
S50yds. (at least that was the elevation of Jack’s gun 
sight) and landed almost at their feet, a shapeless mass of 
flesh and bones. Yet the hide was not spoiled, I believe 
there is no American ruminant except the buffalo which 
has as thick and tough askin as the goat. By the time 
they had the skin off it was dusk, and when they reached 
timber it was dark and they could travel no further, so 
they made a fire and stayed there till daylight. Wefried 
some of Cecil’s goat for breakfast. As the steaming odor 
rose from the pan somebody hinted that there were 
muskrats around camp. Every one tasted of it, asin duty 
pees but that was all. It was tough and strong flay- 
ored., 


Not only was our little band of goats still in sight, but 
during the night its numbers had heen augmented by one. 
Of course those who had been out all night did not feel 
like hunting, so the Colonel, Joe and I took one of the 
boats and quickly crossed the lake. The traveling was 
steep but good, the pines being open and the footing 
rocky, with a thin layer of dead needles ontop. We 
went very leisurely, stopping now and then to rest, and 
in two and a half hours sighted the goats, Crawling up 
to within 250yds, of them, we sat down behind a couple 
of scrub pines and watched them a couple of hours. They 
seem to be very restless animals, They would feed a few 
minutes, paw a bed in the shade, lie down, get up again 
in a few minutes and go to feeding. To reach choice 
bunches of moss they would stand on their hindlegs, 
their front feet against the rock wall. In shape and 
action they are much like the buffalo bull, Their long 
beard gives them a melancholy appearance, and when 
they sit down on their haunches they are the most ludi- 
crous-looking animal imaginable. While we were watich- 
ing them another goat came down the steep mountain 
side and joined them. They seemed to think this an in- 
trusion. One stepped out, deliberately smelled of the 
new comer, backed off, running up sideways gaye him a 
butt and then struck at him with his front feet. 
The new comer didn’t mind this a bit, but butted 
and struck back. Then they would stand forsome min- 
nites looking sideways at each other most surlily and re- 
peat the performance. After sparring thus with two of 
the goats the newcomer was let alone and they all began 
to feed together. Meanwhile we had eaten our lunch and 
wanted to smoke, so we decided to kill or scare, and then 
fill the pipes. In full sight of the goats, and one especially 
which had lain down head toward us, we crawled up an- 
other hundred yards. Then the Colonel sat down, 
placed a handful of cartridges in his hat before him, and 
taking deliberate aim, fired and wounded one, which 
hobbled toward us. The Colonel downed him with 
another shot, and opening his gun, the extractor dropped 
out. While hunting for this the other goats ran back 
and forth, and Joe commenced shooting at them. Every 
time a bullet struck the rocks they would jump away 
from the place as if they thought that was what was 
after them. Joe wounded one, and the rest, at last satis- 
fied that something was wrong, struck a shambling trot, 
disappeared behind a ledge and struck up the mountain. 
The wounded goat had a broken hindleg, but kept hob- 
bling round the basin and ascending. Joe tried to follow 
him, but found the climbing too dangerous. When we 
left the basin we could see him standing on the opposite 
side, more than gunshot above us. We arrived at camp 
about 4 o’clock and found dinner waiting us, and our 
success was related between bites. 

The others had tere most of the day. The Goyernor 
had caught a fine lot of trout which averaged 24lbs. 
When they heard the sound of our guns they got out the 
glasses and saw the goats going up over the mountain. 
The next morning broke dark and windy. Soon after 
breakfast, the Governor and Jack started for NAtoye tippo 
and Cecil and I for Goat Mountain, leaving the Colonel 
and Joe in camp. We soon returned, however, as we 
found the wind too strong to climb with safety, About 
noon the others came in, bringing the hide and meat of a 
youne doe or nanny goat, This animal was the stupidest 
pf all, Emerging from the pines they saw her about 


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100yds. away, standing on aledge, The goat saw them, 
too, and instead of running away it lay down out of 
sight. Laying down his gun Jack ascended to the ledge, 
walked up close toit and halloed and waved his arms, 
The goat rose up, its hair bristling forward like an angry 
dog’s and acted as if it wanted to fight. Then Jack began 
throwing rocks at it and finally drove it in sight of the 
Governor, who put a bullet through it, 

After dinner some of us got into one of the boats and 
rowed up to the head of the lake, An excellent yiew of 
the valley can be had from the water. For about eight 
niles it is heavily timbered and about two miles wide, 
then a round, flat-topped mountain rises from the center 
and the valley branches to the right and left, Three or 
four miles further on is the head of each fork, on the 
main divide. Some immense glaciers line the mouzttains 
there, the streams flowing from them forming the head- 
waters of the St. Mary’s. This flat-topped mountain is 
covered with pine, and is the only one in the country 
covered with timber. Leaving the hoat, we strolled up 
the yalley a mile or two, following the course of the 
stream, We tried fishing, but did not get arise. The 
water is milk-colored at the depth of a foot, bottom can- 
not be seen, perhaps trout will not stay in such water. 
We saw several fresh elk signs, and found where some 
moose had yarded the previous winter. Guided by the 
sound, we came to a very pretty set of falls, three in 
number, the lowest and largest being about 100ft. in 
height, The highest and most picturesque fall I have yet 
seen. is one that pours into the valley from a large basin 
on the right hand side, The stream is a good-sized one, 
and the fall is not less than 1,000 feet, broken in only two 
places by projecting ledges. 

On the next day Cecil and I rowed down opposite Goat 
Mountain. We saw some goats and spent the whole day 
trying to get within range of them, but did not succeed, 
owing toa high rock wall which effectually barred our 
way. The Governor and Jack had the same experience, 
but the Colonel and Joe killed two. They were walking 
along a ledge when two goats suddenly confronted them. 
The Colonel killed one and the other jumped down on to 
another shelf some six feet below and tried to hide. Joe 
leaned over and shot it, fairly powder-burning the beast. 

I will not weary the writer with a further recital of our 
adventures, which, day in and day out, were pretty much 
the same as herein narrated. 

From our experience with the goat we are led to the 
following conclusions: First, his eyesight is poor; second, 
he is clumsy, not near as fleet nor as sure-footed as the big- 
horn; third, he is, altogether, the stupidest animal we 
ever hunted, I quite believe Mr. Griffin’s story—related 
in FOREST AND STREAM some time ago—that a goat once 
came and lay down near his camp-fire. The wonder is 
that he didn’t come right up and ask fora plate. We 
considered the flesh of the female goat very good meat. 
It is tender and has not the musty odor peculiar to that 
of the males. The heaviest goat we killed was estimated 
to weigh 150Ibs. J, W. SCHULTZ, 

Monrana, 1886. 


A NIGHT CRUISE DOWN THE ANCLOTE., 


T was the 2d of August, and the monsoon season. 
The cheerful Dominie had: left us for his home in 
Minnesota, and time hung heavy on our hands, when 
Tarpon proposed that we fill out a couple of weeks by 
making our long-talked-of cruise up the coast to the 
Weik-e-wach-ee River, he to paddle the Bucktail, I the 
ten-pound Rushton, I had my doubts about it. It is 
true the weather was settled and fine, but it was equally 
true that there was a pretty stiff breeze every day from 
west to southwest, blowing directly on shore with an open 
water sweep of a theusand miles. And it was by no 
means clear to me that a 10lb. canoe with only 3in. of 
deadrise could ride the short, crisp waves of the coast 
without getting washed with unpleasant frequency. As 
the water anywhere along the coast is very shoal, this 
would be more disagreeable than dangerous. But it 
spoils all the pleasure of a cruise to be continually run- 
ning ashore to build fires and dry out clothing and duffle. 
Tarpon explained that there was a time in the early 
morning, and again in the evening, when the water was 
comparatively calm; and, by taking advantage of this, 
we could put in about six hours with the paddle, which 
would leave us six or seven hours in the hottest part of 
the day to run ashore, get dinner, shoot, fish, explore the 
country, or lie off in the shade. I thought this looked 
reasonable enough; so we got our duffle ready overnight 
and paddled out at early dawn the next morning, passing 
North Anclote Key by a little after sunrise. The coast 
was all before us where to choose, -with a wilderness of 
waters on our port beam, and a pretty sharp sea. For 
the wind rose with the stm (it always does at that season) 
and before we reached Bailey’s Point, where we ran 
ashore for breakfast, it took all the spare muscle I was 
master of to lift the frail craft over the waves without 
taking in water. 

Bailey’s Point is an exceedingly fine place for camping, 
subject to the usual drawback of the coast, 7. e., there is 
no fresh water to be had. 

The coast is a succession of bays and out-reaching 
points, and it was five miles across the next bay to the 
es Tarpon advised to swing into the trend of the 

ay, thereby haying less sea and shallower water. But 
if I was to be headed off by a fair sailing breeze, it was as 
well to know it at the start; so 1 made a straight wake for 
the next point and reached it with everything in the 
canoe wet. Two hundred yards more would have 
swamped me, and J was very tired. Another start, wind 
and sea rising; and it soon became clear to my mind that 
the canoe was too light for heavy business. Every few 
minutes a steep wave with a white, curling crest would 
rise above the gunwale and gently drop about a pint of 
salt water inside; and at each repetition of this the canoe 
grew duller and more loggy. At last three crisp, sharp 
Waves came in quick succession. I lifted her over two of 
them, but the third one caught me all wrong and nearly 
filled the canoe. I stepped sadly overboard and ignomini- 
ously waded ashore, while Tarpon paddled up to the head 
of the bay to prospect a camping ground, Isaw him 
meandering along the shore for nearly an hour; but at 
length he hailed and I soon joined him. He had selected 
a fine, dry, shady spot, and we soon had a brisk fire 
going. We were near the mouth of Trouble Creek, and, 
as it was a nice, lonely spot, with plenty of beach birds, 
and the creek had a high reputation for redfish and sea 
trout, we decided to take things easy till the wind went 
down. It did not go down, however, but jncreased 


rather: and we spent the day fishing, tryin 


to shoot 
beach birds and exploring the land. The fishing was a 
failure, though we did our best on a bayou where, a few 
weeks, before, a party from the Springs had taken 160lbs. 
of large fish in a few hours. The beach birds, too, went 
away as the tide rose, and eee tramped off landward 
to look for quail and squirrels, while I explored a large 
dry lagoon east of the camp. 

These dry lagoons are usually found on the keys, but 
sometimes on the mainland. They are always interest- 
ing. Level as a floor and dry enough for pleasant walk- 
ing at low tide; they are apt to have a slight covering of 
salt water when the tide is full. They are much resorted 
to by shore birds, and nearly always intersected by well- 
trodden paths, made by raccoons, possums and otters. 
The one in question had paths leading to nearly every 
point of the compass, and the tracks were fresh. Only 
for the fact that fur so far south is of little worth it would 
be worth while for a trapper to put in a winter among the 
keys and along the coast. 

Late in the afternoon, as the water was still rough, I 
bedded the canoes in turtle grass and half filled them 
with cedar browse, intending to sleep in them in prefer- 
ence to bunking on the ground. 

Tarpon came to camp before Thad finished, and he 
brought five quail which he had ground-sluiced ata sin- 
gle shot—not a sportsman-like proceeding, but the camp 
needed the birds, as he explained. 

After a good supper and a long chat by a pleasant camp- 
fire we turned in, and Tarpon was soon asleep. I was not 
so lucky, There seemed to be numerous insects or rep- 
tiles constantly crawling over and around me, and there 
was a steady, low, buzzing noise in the canoe wonderfully 
like a ground rattler, I tumbled ont, raised a light, and 
proceeded to investigate. The cause was not far to seek, 
It was a host of fiddler crabs which had crawled up the 
turtle grass and blundered into the canoe, but were unable 
to get.a toe-hold on the smooth varnished wood. Their 
constant scratching as they strove to climb out was what 
started me. Icleaned them out, rearranged the canoe, 
and made a resolute set at the drowsy god, but in vain. 
And it was not until late in the middle watch that I suc- 
ceeded in getting an hour or so of uneasy slumber. We 
turned out at daylight, had a strong drink of hot coffee 
and paddled out. 

“To-night we'll camp within ten miles of Bayport,” said 
Tarpon, (Bayport is at the mouth of the Weik-a-wachee.) 
As we rounded the first point the sun came up, and also 
the wind, which in ten minutes managed to put white 
crests on the waves, and in crossing the next bay I again 
commenced taking in a supply of salt water. Jt was of 
no use trying to cruise on an open coast with a smart 
breeze on the beam in such an eggshell, and it happened 
that we were just then abreast of the pleasant litile post 
office town of Port Richie, where we had intended to 
stop for our first camp. So I headed straight for a neat- 
looking cottage that stood at the head of the bay, about a 
mile distant. It proved a sensible and timelymove. The 
wind soon rose to a pitch that would have driven us to 
land, and we happened to make the acquaintance of an 
interesting and intelligent family from the North, who 
were not only glad to see us, but treated us to an excellent 
breakfast. 

Mr, Richie, the patron of the little hamlet, was only two 
years in the place, of which he was the first settler. But 
he had managed to get things in pleasant and home-like 
shape, and I would have thought the place had been twice 
as long settled. But he had been very fortunate in select- 
ing the site fora town. The soil was exceptionally good 
for Florida, and the bay on which he had made his plant 
is at the mouth of the Cootie River, which is navigable 
for sloops several miles up, and the banks of which have 
a high reputation for fertility, 

We were told that there was excellent fishing for 
channel bass and sea trout in the bay, and Tarpon got out 
his hand line and commenced trolling, holding the line 
in his teeth, as he always does. I watched him with 
much interest and some expectation of seeing a funny 
dental operation in case he happened to strike a large 
redfish, which he soon did, but managed to save his 
teeth, to my surprise rather. He landed the fish hand- 
somely, and, as we had no use for it, gave it to our host. 

Then Mr. R.’s daughter, a buxom lassie of twelve. 
became possessed with a strong desire for a cruise in one 
of the little canoes, and Tarpon stowed her in the forward 
stem of the Bucktail and paddled her up and down and 
across the bay for an hour, bringing her to the landing 
safe and dry, though the bay was white with crisp, steep 
waves. And the day was before us with the coast tao 
rough for the canoes. ‘‘Why don’t you cruise wp the 
Cootie a few miles and come back as the wind dies down?” 
asked Mr. Richie. Sure enough, why not? The Coctie is 
an interesting stream, with high, dry banks, gamy, 
lonely, and of excellent repute for fishing. We decided 
to try the Cootie as far up as the new bridge, near which 
lived a new settler with whom we had some previous 
acquaintance. 


Deer, bear, and turkeys may be plenty on the banks of 
the river; we did not go ashore totry forthem. Fish, too, 
may be plenty at times. I only know that I trolled my 
best all the way up to the bridge (five miles) and did not 
get a rise. Alligators were very numerous and tame. 
Landing at the bridge, we climbed the steep bank and 
went to the cottage of Mr. Anderson, and found a really 
neat, home-like dwelling of squared logs and plank, that 
was like a Northern settler’s home. And here we found 
Joe Grouse, who was putting the finishing touches to the 
doors and windows of Mr. A.’s cottage. Joe isa rough 
carpenter of the Florida type, and he is also a guide. 
hunter, sponger and fisherman, while no man is better 
acquainted with the country lying about the head waters 
of the Cootie and the Anclote. He told us that hoth 
rivers made a bend at this point, and it was only two 
miles across the woods to the banks of the latter stream. 
Also that it was only eight milesin a direct lineto Tarpon 
Springs, while by the route we had come it was twenty. 
From the upper bridge of the Ancloteit was about thirteen 
miles to Tarpon’s ranche, and taere was a half flood in the 
river with a swift current that would take us right along. 
Why not carry across the woods and paddle down to camp, 
taking another time and larger boats for the cruise to the 
Weik-a-wach-ee? No sooner said than done. We engaged 
Joe as guide over the carry and started, each with all the 
load he wanted to tote. 

The distance proved to be full measure and Tarpon 
swore it was along four miles, Anyhow it was within 
an hour of sundown when we launched the canoes at 


the bottom of a steep, sandy bank, where the river ran 
swift and deep, with a tangle of vines and submerged 
limbs of trees that made a ticklish business of getting on 
board. We got afloat safely, however, and Tarpon said, 
“You lead off till it begins to get dark and then I'll lead. 
I know the channel from the footbridge and can make it 
in the darkest night you ever saw.” So I led off at my 
best speed with a silent regret that we had not gone into 
camp and waited until next morning. An hour’s paddling 
and five miles of distance brought us to the footbridge, 
which was a footbridge no more, having been carried 
away by high water. It also brought on darkness and 
Tarpon went ahead as pilot. It was fortunate that he 
had seen fit to indulge in a white shirt for the cruise; it 
madea beacon by which I could steer. The river was 
narrow and swift, with dense foliage meeting overhead 
and cutting off the dim starlight. Scmetimes I lost sight 
of the dim, misty white spot ahead and a terse dialogue 
ensued about thus: ‘‘Hullo?’ ‘‘Here you are.” And then 
I would hasten the stroke until catching sight of the 
foggy beacon again. Several times we came to the end 
of the river through running plumb into the bank at 
abrupt turns, but T. always picked up the course in a 
minute or two. 

At length we heard the faint swish and gurgle of water 
as of an obstructed current and the next instant T. yelled 
out sharply, ‘‘Halt! Tree across the river.” I backed up 
stiffly, caught a limb in the darkness and held on for 
what might come next. For along time I could faintly 
hear the rustle and plash of the flood trash as T. patiently 
worked his way through the drift down to the tree which 
held the surging mass against the current, but at length 
he announced, “I’ve found the tree and got the canoe 
over. If you can get through I think I can lead the 
Rushton over without getting you out.” 

Carefully and with some trepidation I worked slowly 
through the dangerous drift and found T. standing on 
the trunk of a green tree which the current had under- 
mined. It had settled a few inches with his weight, and 
this enabled him to pass me over in safety without leav- 
ing my seat, and when fairly clear of that dangerous 
midnight tangle, I must own [ breathed more freely. T. 
managed to board the Bucktail in safety, and he engi- 
neered the whole affair with a coolness and skill that 
excited my admiration. I was very tired and thoroughly 
disgusted with the trip before a misty glimmer ahead and 
the receding forest on either bank gave notice that we 
were entering the open marsh, where we could at least 
have the benefit of starlight and tell water from land, 

Tt was still three miles to camp, but T. knew every rod 
of the course and made no mistakes, though the river was 
crooked as a wounded snake, 

Tt was getting late in the night when we ran the little 
boats into the narrow canal which served us for a 
landing, and I had not moved outof my seat since launch- 
ing at the upper bridge, by which it happened that I was 
so stiff and lame that it was only after several efforts that 
I could get on my feet, 

Tarpon said, “Oh, this is nothing.” To him, perhaps. 
To me it was decidedly pokerish. The worst night cruise 
I ever made. 

Afterward I made a much longer cruise up the coast in 
the same canoe, spending a week at different points. I 
got plenty of beach birds, and found the trip on the whole 
interesting. But, if this meets the eye of any sojourner 
at cerben Springs who contemplates a trip along the Gulf 
coast, let me advise going down the coast rather than up, 

NESSMUK, 


THE THOUSAND ISLANDS. 


OTHING can surpass in grandeur and picturesqueness 
the scene which breaks upon the eyes of the traveler 
entering that vast expanse of the St. Lawrence, known, 
on account of the innumerable openings of the river 
through the granite rocks, as the Thousand Islands. In 
ages gone by the vast volume of water pent up in the 
immense inland basin of North America, weary of its 
confinement, has burst its way through the rocky barrier, 
and rushing over rapids and falls, at last flows silently 
but swiftly into the ocean, Nature is here found in every 
whim of its changing fancy; for great is the contrast be- 
tween the islands, some being rocky and precipitous, 
covered with a dense growth of trees and bushes of every 
variety, while others are low and bedded with moss and 
ferns; many are miles in extent, but the ‘‘Devil’s Fiddle 
Box” pushes not more thana few square feet of rock from 
beneath the water. 

The river at this point is divided into two main chan- 
nels about a mile apart, and connected with each other 
by numberless small straits so twisting and meandering 
in their course as to render an experienced boatman 
necessary for a day’s row or sail. The islands about the 
American channel are, for the most part, inhabited dur- 
ing the summer months, and present a gala-like appear- 
ance with their pretty cottages and bright-colored tents. 
On the other hand the Canadian islands are left almost 
entirely in their natural state of wildness and beauty. It 
is here that the tourist takes delight in spending a day 
rowing leisurely about, with a trolling spoon dragging 
from the boat should he be a disciple of Walton’s, and 
drinking in nature visible in all its loveliness, On one 
side a huge mass of tangled rock rises abruptly out of the 
water, its sides covered with the moss of ages, to which 
cling with wonderful tenacity huge trees shooting their 
heads out over the stream and softening the steady glare 
of the sun by their dense mass of quivering foliage. And 
on the other side stretches a low, rolling patch of green 
sward, edged by a sandy shore and framed with willow 
and alder, picturing a perfect camping ground of the 
once mighty Iroquois. So asone floats along each turn 
presents in quick succession some new fairy picture, 
whose banks of rocks and tops of green are so perfectly 
reflected in the transparent waters of the labyrinthine chan- 
nel that the boat seems to glide over dense copses, and 
each moment one expects to dash against the rocks that so 
deceivingly appear to thrust their heads out of the river, 
A huge cavern in the depth of one of the islands, con- 
nected with the outer world bya passage just admitting 
the entrance of a small boat, is called the Devil’s Oven. 
Tradition has it that a young Indian chief of the Iroquois 
haying been condemned to torture, escaped and hid him- 
self in this cavern for many weeks. The reflection of his 
fire on the cave’s entrance and surrounding water gave 
a weird appearance to the rock at night, which, bemg 
seen by the superstitious Indians and believed by them to 
have been kindled by the Evil One’s own hand, gave rise 
tothe name, The Lake of the Isles is a narrow winding 


Oar a ee ee 
FOREST AND STREAM. 


channel a few hundred yards in length and scarcely as 
many feet in breadth, hemmed in on all sides by a high 
bulwark of solid granite, which is surmounted by a mass 
of green so tangled and interwoven that one sees only a 
narrow strip of the blue sky overhead. The little excursion 


steamers twist their prows in every direction to avoid the 


rocks, and the quick throb of their engines echo and re- 
echo so quickly and distinctly from rock to rock that all 
nature seems to pulsate with the consciousness of its own 
beauty. No pen can fully depict the ever-changing love- 
liness of the scenery; no brush can portray the brilliant 
coloring of the sky. Venice, with its lagoon and slug- 
gard-like canals, might well envy the noble Iroquois, em- 
bracing with its swift flowing and transparent waters the 
Thousand Islands. Days passed on the St. Lawrence are 
as the rays of the sinking sun, falling beneath the horizon 
of the past and leaving behind the rays of memory, glori- 
ous in their ever-deepening color. E’LIN, 


Batuyal History. 


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ARIZONA BIRD NOTES. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Notwithstanding the several articles published on the 
subject, bird life in Arizona is as yet but little known, 
and to ornithologists in general, less understood than 
elsewhere in the United States. The dangers that men- 
aced human life and the intense heat of the treeless 
plains, were, I know, much to contend with. Geronimo, 
the Chiricahua chief, and his following, spared no human 
shape that fell their way. For twenty years the Apache 
Indians sapped the very life of the Territory, as the graves 
of fourteen hundred of our murdered people truthfully 
attest, but thanks to General Miles, his brave officers and 
men, Arizona and her people have at length been rid of 
one of the worst bands of cutthroats that ever infested 
earth. With the exception of an occasional mishap on 
our southern border, life is now as secure in Arizona as 
in the older settled regions of the Atlantic States. 

The summers of this ‘‘sun-kissed land” are proverbial 
for their warmth, and for them we offer no excuse. We 
soinetimes complain of them ourselves, and would per- 
haps feel disappointed if newcomers failed to echo our 
feelings, Arizona, to the scientist, is full of interest, as 
likewise are the contiguous Mexican States of Sonora and 
Chihuahua. The former is somewhat unsettled toward 
its coast, where the Yaqui and Mayo Indians, under the 
leadership of their king, Cajame, are in revolt, and have 
thus far successfully withstood the assaults of the Mexican 
National troops, and while theyjthus continue, that por- 
tion of the Republic will be unsafe for travelers, what- 
ever be their calling, The lands lying intermediate are, 
however, comparatively free from danger. Much lke 
Arizona, the heat only is to contended with, their winters 
being like ours mild and even-tempered, and cannot be’ 
surpassed the world over. 

Strange it seems to me, but it is nevertheless true, that 
during our so-called winter months bird life dwindles to 
a minimum, They go south, but for the time they stay 
the move is hardly worth the making, In this respect, 
however, no two years give a like result. In the winter 
of 1884 the common house finch (Carpodacus frontalis) 
disappeared almost to a bird; the winter of 1885, although 
much the colder of the two, gave no visible diminution 
of their numbers. The fall of 1884 (Sept. 28) was marked 
by an incoming of Lewis’ and Clark’s woodpeckers (Asyn- 
desmvus torquatus), but the autummns of *85) and ’86 have 
failed to bring in a single bird. Im 1884 they destroyed 
almost the entire pomegranate crop, as did the mocking 
thrush (Mimus polyglottus) the grape crop two months 
earlier. Last year the mocking thrushes, although abun- 
dant, were in point of numbers with the previous year, 
comparatively few, this year they are altogether absent. 
The Western robins (Turdus migratorius) were common 
on the Santa Cruz bottoms last winter. During the 
entire two years previous I had seen but three of these 
birds. Oregon snow birds (Junco oregonus) were likewise 
to be had, something I have never before noted _here- 
abouts: They flocked with the house finch. White- 
winged blackbirds (Calamospiza bicolor) are common 
here the year through. Likewiseshore larks (Hremophila 
alpestris chrysolema), They can be found on desert and 
plain from the Mexican boundary line to the base of the 
Superstition Mountains, and possibly far beyond, but that 
is as far north as my observation in this particular instance 
goes. American titlarks (Anthus ludovicianus) are always 
common, The Texas cardinal (Pyrrhuloxia sinuata) and 
the new cardinal (Cardinalis superbus) both winter here. 
The Gila, so far as my observation goes, is the northern 
boundary of the latter bird. Hereabouts they are never 
common. On the 10th of last January Texas cardinals 
had apparently paired off, but a cold wind from the 
mountains again bunched them. 

Last winter was unusually severe (if such a term is 
applicable to southern Arizona). The spring migrants 
failed to arrive on time, and nesting was, with a few ex- 
ceptions, correspondingly late. February 21 Palmer’s 
thrashers (Harporhynchus ewrvirostris palmer?) had their 
nests in shape, and by the 28th egg-laymg with them was 
well under way. They are winter residents and first of 
the Turdinz to begin the work of nidification. January 
24 the fire-capped fly-cateher (Pyrocephalus rubineus 
mexicanus) put in appearance, but it was late in April 
before they began nesting. January 17 I noted the 
first song sparrow (Melospiza fasciata fallax). March 6 
I took one in full moult. On the latter date I chronicled 
the first arrival of the Maryland yellow throat (G. trichas), 
October 19 witnessed their departure. : 

Feb. 21 1 was in the Santa Catalina range, a massive 
chain of mountains north of Tucson, and well up their 
sides the blooming oquetillas were well patronized by 
humming birds, and in the deep cafions at midday bats 
were constantly on’ the wing. By Oct. 8, 1885, the last 
oriole had gone and did not reappear till April 10 follow- 
ing. On that date I noticed but one, a male (Icterus eucul- 
latus).- On the 11th they came in on a warm south wind 
by the score. J. bullocki and I. cucullatus were especially 
numerous. They were fully two weeks behind their 
migration of 1885. April 15 brought in the glossy ibis 
(Plegadis guarauna), the 16th Lincoln’s finches (Melospiza 


lincolni), and on the 22d the bats Bibernapiae ia town 


Deplcanes quit their winter sleep and filled the air by thou- 
sands, 

Score another point of intelligence for the crow. In 
November last, on the plains west of Casa Grande, I saw 
them foraging for breakfast, The country at this point 
is covered with a stunted growth of white sage into which 
grasshoppers, horned toads, lizards and other crow game 
sought to escape when pursued, only to be systematically 
driven therefrom. The crows would fly up, strike the 
bushes with their feet, then drop aside and watch for 
their victims, Ifa bush was low and closely grown a 
crow would alight on top, strike with its feet, and then 
from that point of vantage await results. If any luckless 
insect or reptile attempted to escape its would-be deyour- 
ers were all legs and wings in close pursuit. They won 
my admiration for the systematic, effective and intelli- 
gent manner in which they worked. They worked only 
one way and deliberately beat every bush in front of 

em, 

During the past year 1885, Arizona quail (Laphortyx 
gambeli) have been very abundant. On the Salt and 
Gila rivers Indians and white men snared them by 
thousands. In September of that year I was in Phomnix 
and saw one man (a ranchman on the river bottom) drive 
in town with 600 live quail in one crate, They were pur- 
chased by a Mr, Whipley, a produce dealer, for 45 cents 
per dozen. The vender was anxious to contract for 1,500 
more birds for the week following, but the offer was re- 
fused, as they were a drug in the market, This was what 
I called pot-bunting with a vengeance. This may be a 
quail story, but is a true one nevertheless. 

Tuscon, Arizona, Nov. 10, 1886, HERBERT BROWN, 


Snowy Ow.s.—Dansville, N. Y,—I notice in recent 
issues of FOREST AND STREAM occasional captures of 
snowy owls in this State. A large specimen of this 
handsome bird was recently captured by a farmer eight 
miles west of this village, and brought here and sold to 
one of our dealers, where it attracted considerable atten- 
tion, Snowy owls are very scarce in this radius of coun- 
try, as this is the only instance of one having been cap- 
tured within a period of ten years or more.—UNCAS..... 
Forreston, Ill., Dec. 20.—Just received by express from 
Calhoun county, Ia., a fine snowy owlalive, He is snow 
white with the exception of a few dark specks. He ate a 
pigeon yesterday and drank water, butis very pugnacious, 
snapping his bill and hissing much like great horned. 
owls do. I shall keep him alive fora time atleast, A 
few are killed in Calhoun county every winter.—H. A. 
KULINE..... Rocky Ridge, 0., Dec. 31.—About two weeks 
ago a snowy or white owl was sent to me for mounting. 
It was killed by Mr, Henry Mears on the A. W. Meeker 
farm, one mile east of Huron, on the shore of Lake Erie, 
Tt is a female, and in nice plumage. Weight in the flesh 
about 4]bs, Its stomach was full of chicken feathers. 
This, I believe, is the first snowy owl captured in this 
part of the country for some years, Although it is re- 
ported that several had been seen near where this was 
killed, so far none have been captured.—F. LEHMANN. 


SPARROW-HAWEK IN AN ODD PLACE.—New York, Dec. 
15.—Fireman Patrick Kennedy, of Hook and Ladder No. 
14, Harlem, met with a singular visitor when he went to 
strike the hour of twelve at Mount Morris Park on Satur- 
day last. This was nothing else than a sparrow-hawk 
(Tinnuneulus sparverius), which found its way into the 
old wateh tower above the bell. The bird was flying 
from side to side and clinging to the window sashes as 
Patrick came up-stairs. ow it got there was the ques- 
tion untila stovepipe hole was discovered up under the 
eaves. The fireman left the bell tower carrying the hawk 
carefully grasped in his hand, his forefinger not far from 
the bird’s beak. All at once he felt a fearful pmch on 
his finger. The bird with wicked-looking eyes was tear- 
ing away at his hand as though it meant to swallow his 
finger down whole. Without thinking and in his aston- 
ishment Patrick opened his hand and the hawk simply 
flew away. The bird was a male in beautiful plumage 
and perfectly unharmed. In my own experience I never 
remember seeing any other than male birds of this species 
in this part of the country at this season of the year.—A. 
H. G, 


A DOMESTICATED GROUSE,—Earlville, N. Y.—Twelve 
years ago a female ruffed grouse was caught in an orchard 
near the village, having been driven there from the woods 
by a hawk, The boy who cpu her sold her to I, W. 
Rowe, our present postmaster, e placed her in aroomy 
cage, and for some days she refused to eat; but in a short 
time became quite tame. For three years she was kept 
confined in a cage, but one day by accident the cage was 
overturned, and she flew out and perched on a neighbor- 
ing house. Mr, Rowe went to catch her. When about 
to place his hand upon her, she flew back to her home 
and entered the cage. On another occasion she was out 
and fiew to a barn across the way. Mr. Rowe called her; 
she flew and lit on his hand and endeayored to crawl up 
his coat sleeve, seeming to express great joy at seeing 
him. Mr. Rowe kept her seyen years. She died from 
roup, caught by roosting with a pair of bantam chicks. 
This bird was caught in the fall and undoubtedly was 
a spring bird, and if any doubt the above statements they 
may write to any resident of our village.—GROUSE. 


CLARKE's Crow In British CoLuMBrA.—Victoria, B, C, 
—The Clarke’s crow (Picicorvus eolumbianus) is found in 
British Columbia, east of Cascades from our southern 
boundary north to the Upper Stickeen River, accidentally 
west to Vancouver Island. During my observations, ex- 
tending over a period of fifteen years, I have only once 
seen this bird west of the Cascades. It is a peculiar bird, 
having the habits of several species, It will cling to an 
old stump while it extracts the grubs and worms found 
therein as do the woodpeckers, When on the ground it 
closely imitates the actions of Steller’s jay, and, indeed, 
both birds are very often found in company. It hops, 
both feet leaving the ground together. It spends much 
of its time high up in the foliage of the fir and pine trees, 
feeding on the cones and constantly uttering its harsh 
discordant note, which may be heard nearly a mile away. 
The tongue of Clarke’s crow is bifurcated, a clear slit of 
about half an inch in length dividing the tongue into two 


| distinct points. JOHN FANNDN, ; : 


a aS 


county. It is the light colored variety spoken of by Prof, 
Baird in his work on mammals, P. R. R. Report, vol, 8, 


180, and the first, to my knowledge, captured in the 


State. Mr. Whitney says that another one has since been 
killed in the same vicinity.—N. 8. Goss (Topeka, Kan., 
Dec. 27, 1886). 


Game Bag and Gur. 


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THE EXPERIENCES OF A NOVICE. 


Sees worn out by strict attention to an exact- 
ing profession, and disgusted with the disputes of 
litigants and the noise of the courts, I speedily came to 
the conclusion that nothing but communing with nature 
and the pursuit of sundry specimens of the genus Cervide 
would alleviate my condition, and having resolved upon 
this, the question arose of where to go. The majority of 
my friends said Pennsylvania, of course; others recom- 
mended me to the Muskoka district in Canada, while still 
others said, why not try the vicinity of Hagle Lake lying 
north of Haliburton, the terminus of the Midland division 
of the Grand Trunk? To these last I harkened, and thus 
it came about in November, ——, I found myself leaving 
Buffalo on a Grand Trunk train, armed with a Winches- 
ter .45-90, model of 1886, and filled with glowing antici- 
pations of the game I was about to bag. Crossing Sus- 
pension Bridge below Niagara Falls, I was compelled to 
leave a deposit of twenty per cent. upon the value of my 
gun with the genial (?) representative of the Canadian 
customs, as a guaranty that I would not dispose of my 
piece while in Her Majesty’s dominion, with the assurance 
that upon my return said deposit would be refunded me 
if the rifle was still in my possession. Of this more anon. 
Arriving at Toronto I found it impossible to proceed that 
night, but the following morning at some unearthly hour 
I helped myself on board an accommodation train going 
north, and reaching Lindsay about 11 o’clock, was in- 
formed by the conductor that I would have a pleasant 
wait of four hours there before the train left for Hali- 
burton, fifty-five miles away. Those who have traveled 
much in Canada will readily appreciate the delights of a 
four hours’ wait in Lindsay, but at last 3 o’clock came 
around, and a mixed train of freight and passenger cars 
assumed the disagreeable task of carrying me still further 
north, Isay disagreeable, because that wretched train 
insisted upon making stops of half an hour or more at 
every miserable little hamlet on our way, and their num- 
ber was legion, so we didn’t reach Haliburton before half- 
past seven in the evening, where I found good sleighing, 
and my guide waiting for me to drive me out to Eagle 
Lake, ten miles distant. 

Té was'a bright moonlight night, with keen, frosty air, 
and the drive through the woods over an undulating 
country, with beaver meadows and barren hills, was about 
the pleasantest thing I had struck on the trip so far. 
Midnight found me snugly in bed at the comfortable 
farm house near Eagle Lake, occupied by my guide, and 
that night I dreamed of all the animals of the forest who 
were so soon. to fall victims to my prowess during the 
three following days. The guide’s name was Emerson 
Austin, who had lived in that country for many years, 
and whose father and brothers were, with himself, the 
ablest guides, the best shots and the keenest sportsmen 
the region afforded. We awoke the next morning bright 
and early, and after a hurried breakfast, Emerson, his 
father and myself, with two small mongrel hounds in 
leash, set out for the first day’s hunt. The snow was 
about ten inches deep and the air still cold and clear, and 
after sliding down about half a mile of a very steep hill, 
we found ourselves on the ice of Eagle Lake, said ice be- 
ing about five inches thick and nicely cushionéd with an 
inch of snow. Walking the full length of the lake, about 
two miles anda half, we came to the portage leading 
over to Big Red Stone Lake, and climbing up over a high 
hill we descended into the valley of a little creek, where 
numerous tracks showed the deer had started to form a 
winter’s runway, and on which I was posted about forty 
feet from the creek, behind the upturned roots of a large 
tree. Any deer coming down the hill facing me on the 
runway would have to jump the creek (at least so the 
guides said) between a young cedarand an old dead birch, 
and would Jand where I could, as the guides also said, 
“blow a hole through ’em,” with which gratifying intel- 
ligence I was naturally much pleased. The hour was 
then half-past ten, and leaving me there the elder Austin 
took position upon a hillside about half way between me 
and Hagle Lake, while his son, with the dogs, went over 
toward Red Stone with the intention of bearing around 
to the right, and driving some deer over toward me from 
the hills lying to the eastward. 

The snow was dotted with tracks of numerous wild 
animals, principally deer, fox, fisher, mink and hedge- 
hog, and, after taking due note of these, [amused myself 
with looking through my rifle sights at imaginary deer 
jumping the creek in front of me. This occupation, how- 
ever, soon became monotonous, and I busied myself with 
arranging a comfortable seat on the log of the tree which 
shielded me from view on the creek side. This satisfac- 
torily accomplished, I began to realize that it was very, 
very cold, and was also conscious of a strange gnawing in 
my stomach, arising from the absence of a noonday meal. 
I looked at my watch; it was 1 o’clock, and the only game 
I hadso far seen was numerous red squirrels and a small 
but, very interesting specimen of a mole, It seemed to 
me to grow colder and colder, until I was fairly chilled 
to the bone, although warmly clad, and I began to wonder 
if I should never hear those dogs. By passing my hand 
slowly over my right side I could locate the chunks of ice 
forming on my liver, while my breath fell in cakes to the 
ground. By and by, however, I heard a faint baying 
which sounded miles away, and my hopes began to rise. 
By this time my hands and feet were ost frozen, and 
picking up my rifle I found I was shivering so that I could 

ardly hold if steady, even if the deer were tied to a tree 
right in front of me, to say nothing of the possibility of 
the chattering of my teeth driving him away. The music 


from, the hounds was slowly swelling in volume, and | 


I 


PRAIRIE Fox In Kansas.—Hditor Forest and Stream: 
A little over a year ago Mr. Fred Whitney killed a prairie 
fox (Vulpes macrourus, Baird) in Cowley county. He had 
the animal mounted, and it is now at his home in Meade 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


thousand yards from me. 


hill beyond, The music gradually grew fainter and 


fainter, until I lost it altogether, and I knew that my 


hopes for that day were ended. Leaving my position, [ 
slowly worked out to the lake shore and began the home 
journey, reaching the farm house about 5 o’clock, and 
haying probably walked some ten or twelve miles. 
hour later the guides came in, having had no better luck 
than I had, and explained my disappointment by saying 
that the deer must have scented me. But slightly com- 
forted by this reflection I retired for the night, hoping for 
better luck another day. 

The next morning I was placed on a presumptive run- 
way about a mile and a half from the house, near the 
banks of the stream constituting the outlet of Eagle Lake, 
and patiently froze to death all that forenoon, with the 
result of the dogs driving two deer across the stream 
about a quarter of a mile below me. The older guide and 
myself then returned to the house to dinner, after which 
we took another hound and set out to work some high 
land lying to the west of Hagle Lake, he taking the dog 
along the road to put him into the woods over toward the 
lake, while I took to the ice for about a mile, and then 
climbed a small mountain where I could look down into 
a valley on either side, and indulge in some long range 
rifle practice if anything came within sight. On the way 
up I found at least a dozen places where deer had slept 
and browsed, but they were all old, and after a two hours’ 
wait Iset out to return across country. Selecting the 
valley to my left, I slid down very rapidly to its bottom, 
and started to climb up the other side. The snow here 
was only about six inches deep, and the leaves underneath 
were frozen together, making the walking so slippery 
that I had literally to haul myself from tree to tree, at last 
climbing up the face of a nearly perpendicular piece of 
rock to the summit above. From this point it was easy 
walking down to the road, and thence home, but the 
result of the day’s efforts was most discouraging. Total 
distance covered, about eight miles. 

The third day opened bright and warm, and donning 
my moccasins | walked up the road toward Haliburton 
about two miles with the younger guide and sat on a log 
facing a large swamp while he explored the same with a 
dog. Result, no deer. We then went east along the top 
of a high ridge about two miles to the Lake of Islands, so 
called, where we of course found very comfortable walk- 
ing on the ice, from which we went further east about a 
mile along an old wood road, seeing no fresh tracks; and 
then he inquired if I felt equal to a trip over to Deer Lake 
abouta mile away. I stated guardedly that I thought 
I was equal to it, and then followed the roughest walking 
for about two miles that I ever struggled through in my 
life. The snow was deeper here, in places being nearly a 
foot, and where there were no holes in the ground there 
were unavoidable brush-heaps, and by the time we got 
half way to the lake I was completely used up. 
accustomed to walking, having done much of it, and 
rather gifted by nature in that way, Iwas not equal to 
keeping up with a man who weighed 25lbs. less than I did, 
whose muscles were like whipcordsand who would bound 
up a steep sidehill over logs and brush, with the snow knee 
deep, without sweating or puffing, and whose feet seemed 
to fairly rebound from the ground when he was ina 
hurry to get anywhere. So Isat down and consumed a 
few cookies I had been wise enough to put in my pocket 
before starting out that morning, while he said he be- 
lieved he would take arun around the hill and through 
the swamp on the other side to see if there were any deer 
in hiding there. He was gone about fifteen minutes and 
must have covered nearly two miles from what I could 
see of the topography of the country, but returned fresh 
and smiling and said he guessed it was about time we 
moved on. We accordingly moved at no snail’s pace 
down to Deer Lake, across the lake, climbed over and 
through the vilest cedar swamp in two counties and found 
ourselves in an open field two or three miles from home. 

How I got home I don’t very distinctly remember, but 
half-past 12 o’clock found me sitting down to the mid-day 
meal, so tired that I could hardly eat. After dinner I 
found my feet so lame from the unaccustomed use of 
wearing of moccasins that I was obliged to put on my 
heavy grain leather hunting shoes, and the old guide and 
myself again set out for the river where I had been un- 
successful the day before, and took position on a favorite 
runway, he standing right on the river’s bank, while I 
stopped about 100yds. above him on the hillside. The 
younger Austin put the dogs in up near where he had 
started them the day before, but they were so unfortunate 
as to take after a large fawn, which paid no regard to 
runways, the formation of the country, or the expecta- 
tions of a huntsman from afar. So he crosssed the river 
500 or 600yds. above us, we getting the full benefit of the 
music from the dogs, without a sight at the animal they 
were pursuing. It was after dark when we reached home, 
tired, discouraged, no deer, and 15 or 16 miles to be 
credited to that day’s record. Every deer we had started 
went in the direction of Red Stone Lake, until it seemed 
as though the woods must be full of them over there, and 
we had decided to go hunting there on the following 
morning, Saturday, with the hope of shooting a carload 
at least. But I learned that no trains left Haliburton on 
Sunday, and so I was compelled perforce to drive that 
night back to Haliburton, in order to get the train the 
following morning to Toronto. 


Of the numerous waits on that return journey I will 
not speak, it is sufficient to say that it took me the best 
part of two days to get back to Buffalo, and the deposit 
on my gun I was unable to obtain, because the particular 
inspector who had taken it from me on my entry into 
Canada had gone to attend the wedding of his deceased 
wife’s sister, or something of the kind, and because of the 
unfailing discourtesy and lack of accommodation with 
which Canadian custom officials are inspired. Nor have 
I ever been able by correspondence since to get the same 
refunded to me, and I can only comfort myself with the 
remark of the gentlemanly (?) official at Clifton, Ontario, 
that “if I didn’t like their way of doing business I needn’t 
come over there to hunt.” On the whole, after mature 
reflection, I am inclined to think that he was right. 

__ In spite of my ill luck I saw enough to convince me 
that the country. north of Eagle Lake must abound in 


presently they burst over the hill in full cry, possibly a 
“*T hope it’s a buck,” said I to 
myself, and braced myself to give him his quietus with 
the rifle which Lhad never tried. A moment more and I 
thought I would have him, when he suddenly turned to 
the left, while still out of sight, and crossed the creek 
fully five hundred yards below me and went up the other 


An | Canada can kill with their guns. 


Though |, 


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deer, and the numerous lakes and streams make ~it a 
beautiful region to traverse in canoes, where you have 
guides to carry the same with your baggage over all the 
portages, As some one has remarked, it must have “rained 
lakes” up there at an early period of the world’s history, 
and fifty miles from Eagle Lake there can still be found 
plenty of moose and bear, But it is to me little satis- 
faction to shoot in a territory where you are not allowed 
to bring back with you even so much as a solitary saddle 
of venison as proof of your prowess, and where an in- 
sufficient bounty for wolves scalps cause more deer to be 
destroyed by hungry packs than all the sportsmen of 
AHMEEK, 


THE EMPTY KENNEL. 


O* the kennel floor the chain lies, 
Where it lay a year ago. 
Rusty, knotted, wound in cobweb, 
Where cold spiders hide below. 
Creaking on its unused hinges, 
Swings the loose door to and fro; 
And the kennel straw is mildewed, 
Dampened by the sifting snow. 


Now there is no dog to care for, 
Silence only when I call. 
But I must call: Grouse! My beauty! 
Hark! A moan behind the wall. 
Oh! What sound was that I heard then? 
Moans the wind there—that is all. 
Sighs the wind about the kennel, 
While the rustling dead leaves fall. 


When the dying leaves were falling, 
Just one year ago to-day, 

Grouse, the noblest of the setters, 
Listened through the morning’s gray 

*Till he heard my footsteps coming; 
Leaping, sprang at me in play, 

Shook his sides with doggish laughter, 
Said to me all he could say. 


And he told me that he loved me, 
Said he wanted to obey, 

Said he knew just where a partridge, 
Hidden ‘neath the windfall lay, 

There he pointed, staunch as granite, 
While Bonasa dared to stay; 

Brought the dead bird back so proudly, 
Asked if that was not the way. 


And I praised the dear old setter, 
Looked down at his earnest eyes, 

‘Till we feltlike two good fellows, 
Bound by all the hunter’s ties. 

And I said to him: Now, Grousie, 
Many a year before us lies, 

Many a day we'll hunt together, 
Ere the soul of either flies. 


So we ranged along together, 
Over meadow, ridge and swale; 

In the swamp the twittering woodcock, 
In the brush the calling quail 

Found their hiding spots discovered, 
Found their tricks of no ayail. 

Allin yain the running partridge 
Tried to throw us off his trail. 


When at noon we stopped a moment, 
At the spring beneath the pine, 

Tf he put his nose in first there, 
His was just as good as mine. 

For we shared our things together, 
On the moss we’d drink and dine; 

Side by side, our single shadow 
Made a pretty friendship’s sign. 


Late that day the slanting sunbeams 
Reddened all the rocky hill, 

With a strange, unnatural lighting, 
Colors boding something ill. 

Through the forest sped a rabbit, 
Daring me to try my skill; 

Twas no rabbit, but a spirit, 
Some foul thing I could not kill. 


Soon its evil work was ended. 
Grouse came slowly back to me, 
Looked up at me, asked a question, 
Laid his head against:my knee. 
On his neck there was a blood stain, 
But no mortal eye could see 
What the wound was—how it came there, 
Boy! asked I, what can this be? 


Is it true that I have harmed you? 
Oh! if you could only speak. 

Do not pain me with forgiving, 
But on me a vengeance wreak. 


Said he: ‘‘Master, if you did it, 
Then I know it must be right; 
IT haye been a true companion, 
Worked and loved with all my might. 
If from you I should receive this, 
Then my dying pains are light; 
Tf my day has brought you pleasure, 
Gladly pass I into night.” 


Tenderly I laid him out there, 
On a golden wood brake sheaf, 
Made for him a brilliant covering, 
Of the sumac’s scarlet leat. 
Sadly left him with the Dryads, 
Asked of them to share my grief:— 
Faithful friend of man—the setter, 
Dead—with friend of nymph—the leaf, 


On the kennel floor the chain lies, 
Where it lay a year ago; 
Rusty, knotted, wound in cobweb, 
Where cold spiders hide below. 
Creaking on its unused hinges, 
Swings the loose door to and fro’; 
And the kennel straw is mildewed, 
Dampened by the sifting snow. 
New YoOrRK,,. Nov. 6. KRosert T. MORRIS. 


THREE GROUSE. 


f [eereie _were only three of them, but they were a 
. beautiful trio; and as we smoothed their glossy 
plumage and gently laid them side by side on the mossy 
stone, the Professor struck an attitude and thus apos- 
trophized them: “Beautiful birds of royal lineage; your 
glorious mission is accomplished, and from the innermost 
depths of my soul I thank you for the overflowing 
ati of transcendant happiness vouchsafed me this 
ay.’ 

Just then Joe drove up with our team, and as he caught 
sight of the birds exclaimed, ‘‘My! won't them go good 
roasted.” 

“Ht tw Brute!” said the Professor, ‘‘there is not a par- 
ticle of sentiment under thy waistcoat, Joe,” Then with 
a wave of his hand he added, ‘“‘Take the bodies, Joe; I 
would as soon eat my own fiesh and blood. Roast and 
devour them. Then may you truly boast that something 
noble within thy bosom dwells.” 

We had indeed been blessed with a day of most royal 
sport. It was near the close of November, and although 
the sky was cloudless, there was just enough of frost in 
the air to keep us comfortable, notwithstanding our 
vigorous exercise as we tramped over the rather rough 
country. 

We had taken an early start in pursuit of a fine bevy of 
quail that harbored in the vicinity, and had beaten every 
stubble and likely looking place without finding them. 
As it was after ten o’clock, we decided to try some of the 
adjacent covers, and made our way toward a large patch 
of alders at the mouth of a long, narrow run that wound 
round among the hills for three or four miles. While yet 
a hundred yards from the edge of the thicket, a ruffed 
grouse, with wisdom born of experience, rose and was 
soon lost to sight up the valley. ‘The roar of the startled 
grouse” was ever sweetest music to my ears, and as the 
Professor was almost a monomaniac in this direction, we 
—with one accord—at once entered the run, congratulat- 
ing ourselves upon the very favorable lay of the land and 
anticipating the early capture of our friend, notwithstand- 
ing his crafty disposition. Old Rock, too, appeared to 
feel confident of victory, as with head high in air and 
gently waving stern he proudly marched just in front of 
us. No need to explain to him any details of the cam- 
paign, no need to give him any word of caution as to his 
behavior, for had he not shown us many a time that his 
knowledge of the subject was far beyond human ken? 

Working up the run to where the bird had disappeared 
we came to a wider place where the line of alders swung 
to the right and then turning back, forming a half circle. 
Glancing at the lay of the land the Professor, with a com- 
placent look steered straight for the upper point and took up 
a position that completely commanded the only possible 
avenue of escape in that direction, He had no sooner taken 
his position than Rock with stealthy stride stole along close 
to the edge of the alders until he had passed the turn, 
when he suddenly froze in his tracks. Knowing that he 
had the bird fast, I went through the thicket and worked 
up on the opposite edge until I came to the turn, when I 
went straight to the dog and had just got well into the 
thickest of the cover, when with a roar that almost lifted 
me from my feet the bird rose behind me and with rare 
good judgment kept behind the only tree that was in the 
vicinity and flew straight over the hill to a small patch 
of cover that we had entirely ignored in our calculation. 
The Professor at once came down both mentally and 
physically from his commanding position and came 
toward me. He had gone about o0yds., when a second 
grouse rose within a few feet of where he had been stand- 
ing and fiew up the run. This was first-rate and keenly 
enjoyed by me; indeed I felt as good as the Professor had 
appeared to over the escape of my bird. ‘‘There is no 
real sport,” remarked the Professor as he joined me, ‘in 
potting your birds atthe first rise; and it is only a long 
and difficult pursuit that affords the true grouse hunter 
any pleasure. Why,” said he, ‘‘I had rather follow that 
bird half the length of the run than to bag him so easily 
as I should have done had he risen while I stood there,” 
Assuring him that a profound respect for the principle 
inyolved was alone responsible for the escape of my bird, 
and congratulating him upon the pleasing prospect for 
genuine sport, we started up the hill for the bit of cover 
that contained the first bird. 

Just at the top of the hill there was a ledge of rock 
about four feet high, which was rather difficult to sur- 
mount. Laying down our guns, the Professor took the 
lead and I “boosted” him, Everything worked well and 
he was nearly up, but just at the most critical point of 
operations, there was again the roar of the startled grouse 
in our ears. When a bird rises within a reasonable dis- 
tance, an innate sense of the fitness of things prompts me 
to shoot; and at the first sound of the fluttering wings, 
unnindful of aught save the opportunity for a shot, I 
made a grab for the gun. But fate was against me and I 
scored a lost opportunity, for the Professor literally sat 
down on me, and before we had got straightened out our 
bird was far up the run. This was the best yet; and 
although both of us were considerably astonished we 
came up smiling for the next round. Even old Rock gave 
unmistakable signs that he was thoroughly enjoying the 
sport, as he stood gazing at us with a quizzical look and 
expressively vibrating tail. The Professor, if one could 
judge from the curious working of his features, evidently 
wished to makea few remarks, but aside from the thoughts 
that his appearance suggested as he shook himself together, 
I never learned what his sentiments were, That his feel- 
ings upon the subject, however, were deeply stirred I had 
no doubt, for as we retraced our steps he plaintively 
whistled a quaint old tune, and as eyer and anon he 
turned his head over his shoulder and gazed at the ledge, 
his notes wandered into a minor key and the tune became 
strangely jerky. 

As we came to the place where the Professor had taken 
his stand to cut off the first bird, old Rock made a staunch 
point near where the second bird rose. ‘‘Ah!” said the 
Professor, addressing the dog, ‘‘we have at last caught 
you making amistake. Your attitude, although striking, 
soul-inspiring, and all that, fails to cause the heart to 
bound and the finger’s end to tingle, as our superior in- 
telligence enables us to remember that the bird has 
flown, while you with blind instinct believe her still to 


a 
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FOREST AND STREAM. 


tumbling of the Professor as he frantically turned round | soon backed out, aiid with the trend of 3 cat careiad a 


two or three times and grabbed for his gun; but he did 
not recover it until the bird was far up the run. Asin 
the episode at the ledge, not a word was spoken; and we 
followed on with not even the plaintive melody of that 
weird old tune to cheer our steps. This silence upon his 
part was peculiarly suggestive, as the whistling or hum- 
ming of this tune i had come to regard as a sure indica- 
tion that he was exercised in his mind upon some point, 
and as I was quite certain that the occasion was 
most fitting, I every moment expected to hear him 
break out, and was fully prepared to listen to 
some extravagant variations; but except an occasional 
twitch of the corners of his mouth, and a frequent shift- 
ing of the position of his gun, he made no sign, This 
state of affairs continued until we turned an angle of the 
run and came to a large patch of grass, upon which the 
frost had lain thickly, but the rays of the sun had con- 
verted the plot into a glitterimg mass of gems that 
sparkled in the bright sunlight with dazzling brilliancy, 
Jt was a curious sight to watch the wrinkles fade from 
the countenance of the Professor as his eyes dwelt upon 
the scene. Soon after we halted all three of our birds 
rose some distance above us and disappeared around the 
next turn, but the Professor was immovable, and, save a 
slight suspicion of a furtive roll of his eye in their direc- 
tion, he remained as motionless as old Rock on point just 
aboye us, with the hot scent full in his nostrils. The 
Professor is an ardent lover of the beautiful in nature, 
and no eye is more quick than his to discern it. After 
gazing at the sparkling scene a while, he majestically 
waved his hand in that direction and poured out a 
rhapsody in its praise that was most charming to hear; 
but he spoiled the sublime effect of his peroration by 
adding, with scarcely a comma between the sentences, 
‘Did you mark those birds ?” 

Im spite of my best efforts to contain myself, the 
smiles would come, and as the professor glanced at 
my open countenance, he exclaimed: * That’s right; 
there is nothing so conducive to a long life asa good, 
hearty laugh, except, perhaps a well conducted grouse 
hunt.” Then carelessly throwing his gun in the hollow 
of his arm, he turned and walked up therun. He had 
gone but a few steps, however, before he turned toward 
me and sententiously remarked: ‘‘ It is not all of hunting 
to hunt.” Then taking a few more steps, he again turned, 
and from the text, in his inimitable style, he preached 
me an eloquent discourse, replete with happy allusions to 
the mute sermons of the stones, the music of the laughing 
waters, the soft whisperings of the stately trees, the 


beauty of the brilliant flowers, and the manifold charms. 


of nature in all her unadorned loveliness, Then drawing 
a beautiful word picture of the many haps and mishaps 
of the sportsman while in pursuit of pleasure, his joys 
and sorrows while contending against some wily denizen 
of the forest, he exclaimed: ‘: Not for hecatombs of 
slaughtered grouse would I relinquish the memory of the 
soul-satisfying pleasures that-I have enjoyed on many a 
day when I had not even a feather to show.” Then after 
a few steps more, he added, in a much less assured tone, 
and with a grimace that I fully understood, ‘‘ Even the 
little fun that we have had to-day will long outlive in 
memory the recollection of the death of these three con- 
demned grouse that we are hound to have.” The last 
words were spoken with an emphasis that could not be 
mistaken, and with firmer, quicker step, we followed our 
game up the run. 

Coming to a branch of the run that led back to where 
we had left our team, we found old Rock pointing with 
his head up the branch. The Professor instinctively 
circled ahead for a knoll that commanded the run, while 
I took the other side and folowedup. Our well-laid plan 
was useless, however, as the bird was away before we 
were nearly ready for it. Somewhat subdued in both 
appearance and spirits, we returned to the main run and 
were scon rewarded for our ill luck by getting a staunch 
point at the mouth of a small ravine some fifty yards in 
length, and entirely surrounded by a high bank that 
placed us on a level with the alders. Here was a grand 
opportunity for us, with no possibility for the doomed 
bird to escape, and as we gained the coign of vantage the 
Professor nodded so me in a self-satisfied way that was 
very expressive of my own thoughts. 

Near the upper end of the gully there was the fallen 
trunk of a large tree about twenty feet long, with one 
end upon the bank on the Professor's side, while the 
other end was at the bottom of the gully, the log lying at 
an angle of about forty-five degrees. As we came oppo- 
site the log a magnificent cock grouse sprang from the 
ground at the lower end, and with many a stately nod 
of his head and expressive jerk of his half expanded tail 
and much ruffling of his beautiful plumes, with oc- 
casional petulant commands to us to quit, he slowly and 
gracefully walked up the log. Glancing at the Professor 
I saw that his gun was properly poised, his feet were 
firmly planted, and that in every sense of the term he 
was good and ready. I was, as calmly as I might, 
awaiting the end, and mingled with my feelings of 
triumph came thoughts of pity for the regal bird who 
had allowed himself to be caught in such atrap, Our 
victim soon came to the end of the log, and turning his 
head to one-side gave the Professor a glance and then 
quietly dropping to the ground on the opposite side from 
him, ran like a ghost to the other end, and then rising 
just clear of the top of the brush suddenly dropped to the 
ground again just in time to escape the death-dealing 
charges that hurtled along the tops of the alders from both 
our guns. There was a rustling along the dry leaves 
clear to the mouth of the pocket, then the sound of quick 
beating pinions, and seventy-five yards away we caught 
a glimpse of the brave bird as he swung over a knoll and 
disappeared up the branch. 

I was sorry that this should happen. The Professor 
was sorry too. At least I concluded that this must be 
the case, for I heard the words ‘‘bare-faced robbery” 
coming from his direction, and, judging from the sound, 
they came through his set teeth. He was placidly smiling, 
however, when I joined him, and went into ecstacies over 
the wonderful display that we had witnessed, and could 
hardly find words to express his admiration of the beauty 
and grace of our charming friend. There was never a 
word that could be construed to contain the slightest hint 


be there.” Just then he laid down his gun and was busy | that we had any reason to complain that we had been un- 


adjusting his clothing, when a third bird with a thunder- ; 
ous roar rose not ten feet from him. As he was right in | 
line I could not shoot, but felt amply compensated for 
the loss of the shot in witnessing the ground and lofty 


fairly treated in the transaction. 

Returning to the run, old Rock swung ahead toward a 
small clump of alders that was isolated from the main 
cover, and after carefully feeling of it, he made a point but 


thicket until nearly opposite us, when he resumed his 
point, The Professor came out very strong on this 
occasion, With careless grace the gun was brought to 
position as with head erect and a martial bearing that did 
hin infinite credit he gallantly strode to his chosen stand 
some twenty yards beyond and to the left of the thicket. 
His whole bearing as he calmly stood there in the bright 
sunlight powerfully impressed me that a crisis was at 
hand, His every appearance proclaimed “‘The hour has 
come and the man is here.” 

Taking this all in at a glance, I calmly moved forward 
and forced a rise. The bird went quartering from him— 
his favorite shot—and it was worth going a long distance 
to see the cool, calm, entirely confident manner in which 
he deftly brought the death-dealing tube to his shoulder 
and with matchless abandon cut loose at his helpless vic- 
tim. It was also worth going much further to witness 
his blank look of amazement as the bird kept on, leaving 
not even a feather. This was, indeed, hard lines. Just 
how the Professor felt on the subject I never learned. 
That he was in a state of mind, however, I was firmly 
convinced, as his chop-fallen looks and dejected pose 
pretty plainly indicated that something was amiss, 

_ With greatly subdued appearance, upon my compan- 
ion's part at least, we followed up the bird and Rock soon 
scored another beautiful point in a narrow portion of the 
run, where it was impossible for a bird to escape. As we 
approached, the Professor motioned for me to take the 
lead, but wishing to give him an opportunity to retrieve 
his fortune, I refused and he swung ahead. As soon as 
he had obtained a commanding position I walked in and 
flushed the bird, but it rose behind me and started down 
the run. Whirling quickly I deliberately covered him 
and let go, and as I suw the result I was more than ever 
assured that I had not misjudged the feelings of the 
Professor a few minutes before. When he joined me 
there was a look in his eye that I did not half like, and as 
just then I spied the spike of a cardinal flower that some- 
how had escaped the frost, I plucked it and launched 
forth in extravagant praises of the lovely flower, radiant 
in its gorgeous beauty. This was a thrust with his own 
favorite weapon, or perhaps I should say shield, and that 
it struck home I had abundant proof in the queer contor- 
tions of his countenance and the merry twinkle of his eye. 

We now had our bird headed in the right direction, and 
with unflagging step and still buoyant spirits we followed 
on. The wind was blowing partly down and across the 
run, and old Rock, with intuitive knowledge, stole along 
the leeward side and was soon lost to sight. When we 
found him he was standing at the mouth of the pocket, 
from which our second bird escaped; and as we came up 
he dropped his head and tail, and with a sheepish expres- 
sion glanced across the pocket in the direction of the 
branch, where the first two birds had gone. Thetale was 
well told and we needed no interpreter to explain its 
meaning. All three of our victims were now in the little 
branch, and, as the nature of the ground was very favor- 
able for us, we pushed on with renewed courage. 

The strip of cover was narrow and of small growth, 
with the bank upon either side nearly upon a level with 
the tops of the alders, just the right place to get the bet- 
ter of the unfortunate birds that had been so foolish as to 
imagine that escape was possible here. As the Professor 
crossed the branch and gained the opposite bank, I was 
pleased to note that his confidence had returned ; at least 
I judged this to be the case, as his hat was cocked jauntily 
on one side and his was carried in a self-possessed 
manner that betokened a mind at ease. At the same 
time there was a deliberate firmness in every step and 
movement that plainly showed that the time for trifling 
had passed and that no merey would be shown. Taking 
my position opposite him, with Rock just between us, as 
the wind was directly behind us, we marched on, serenely 
confident of an easy victory. I once heard an old and 
experienced hunter say that occasionally he had failed 
to make connection, even when his plans were well laid 
and seemingly perfect. This was our case exactly. We 
had no trouble in finding the birds. On the contrary, 
they were continually showing themselves, but the dis- 
tance between us was exasperatingly provoking. Wekept 
them going for more than a mile, until we arrived at the 
end, or rather beginning, of the branch, where there 
was a dense thicket of alders, briers and wild vines. 
This was circular in form aud about 50 or 60yds. across, 
Rock at once stole around to the far side to get the wind 
and the Professor, motioning for me to hold the fort, 
went around the other way and, signalling a point, laid 
down his gun and crawled into the tangled mass. A 
couple of minutes later l heard the confused whirr of wings 
and braced myself for a supreme effort. With an instine- 
tive perception of all the possibilities anda grim deter- 
mination to retrieve the fortunes of the day I resolved to 
give it to one of them right in the face and eyes and then 
wheel and grass my second victim after he had passed 
me. It is needless to dwell upon the brilliancy of these 
tactics, as their excellence is apparent ata glance. There 
was a brief moment of ecstatic suspense, then I caught a 
glimpse of a brace of the birds going the other way 
across the open and soon the last one followed them and 
all settled at the corner of a ten-acre sprwut lot, just be- 
yond which we had left Joe with our team. The sprouts 
were about 15ft. high and so thickly grown that there 
was scarcely room to pass between them. Greatly de- 
pressed in spirit I joined the Professor, who appeared to 
rather enjoy my discomfiture, while I must confess that 
his scratched face and dilapidated appearance were some- 
what consoling to my feelings. 

No time was lost in vain regrets or murmurings at 
untoward fate, but with a courage that only comes witha 
long experience we gamely marched to the dread covert. 
My companion took the outside, while I entered the 
thicket. Rock soon struck the trail, and with head high 
in air drew along diagonally toward the edge. With 
every fiber of my body tingling and every nerve at its 
utmost tension I followed, until suddenly he froze in his 
tracks and a second later the bird rose; and as he crossed 
tomy left I caught a glimpse of him, and taking a quick 
snap at him, held my breath until with unspeakable joy 
I heard that “soul-satisfying thud that told my aimwas 
true.” Hearing some self-congratulatory remarks from 
the Professor as well as the vigorous snap with which he 
closed his gun, I became aware that he also had shot, but 
even this knowledge could not take from me the pleasure 
{ felt nor shake wy belief that I had held dead on. 
Through an opening a fleeting glimpse of the Professor's 


face assured me that he, too, was not a little elated over 


a ; 5 ’ : 

_ the brilliant shot, Ordering Rock to bring the bird, the 
dog slightly turned his head and giving me an expressive 
glance, accompanied with a slight wag of his tail, drew 
on a few yards and again stiffened on point. This time 
there was no partnership about it, for the bird rose inside 
from me, and, as I was keyed up to the proper pitch, he 

never topped the sprouts. ‘ awe 
As before, old Rock just rolled his eyes in my direction 
and would not budge from the trail, but drew on in grand 
style and soon had hhis bird fast near the upperedge, The 
Professor was in position and I walked up and forced the 
bird into the open. I could not see the result of his shot, 
but a deep, long-drawn sigh of satisfaction assured me 
that our long chase was over, Sending Rock to bring in 
the birds, we crossed to the road a few rods distant, where 
Joe soon joined us, and in a few minutes we were on our 
way home. Our ride was almosta silent one. For my 
tt I was too full of the recollections of our glorious 
ay’s sport to say a single word, and my companion 
evidently was in the same happy state of mind. As we 
left him at his door I handed the birds to him, at the same 
time remarking, ‘*We have had a glorious hunt.” Draw- 
ing himself up to his full height and waving back the 
proffered birds, in a deeply impressive tone he replied, 

“Tt is not all of hunting to hunt,” SHADOW. 


DEER AND DEER HUNTING. 


be fingeeyen are yet deer in the woods of Pike county, Pa., 
_ despite constant hounding. George M. Quick, the 
Shockapee Farm hunter, whose log hut near Milford is 
nigh half a century old and of whom I wrote a few weeks 
ago, has had some legitimate fun with a few of them. 
Last week he started tracking in a light snowfall near 
what is known as the Yellow Pine Swamp and found 
where four deer had been feeding during the night, 
They all went away together to the Orry Cabin Brook and 
went into a dense little swamp. Quick and three mem- 
bers of his family, Rod, Vic and Frank, succeeded in 
routing out a fat young doe, which fell in her tracks 
when George's gun cracked. Another party hunting in 
the same region came across another doe and wounded 
her, and next day all hands combined and tracked her up 
and shot her. A couple of days later George, his son 
Charles and Frank, fired by the news that the maminoth 
track of ‘‘the big buck” had been followed all the preced- 
ing day by Charles, went out early, took the track where 
it had been abandoned the night before, near Button 
Rock, an the Sanvantine, and ran the track of the old and 
erafty bluecoat, who for the past three years had bafiied 
many a hunter and dog and carried away some lead, for 
four hours, until they ran the old fellow into the Sanvan- 
tine Swamp, so that by crossing one arm of it they could 
cut him off and drive him to the comparatively open 
second-growth timber. Charles did the driving, and in 
ten minutes shouted as the buck went off on a crouching 
lope toward his father and uncle. The deer tried to slip 
past George at twenty-five paces and received two loads 
of big buckshot. He ran a hundred and fifty yards and 
dropped venison. He had a superb head and uninjured 
antlers, and, although poor from thelate yearling doe 
rut, weighed nearly 200lbs. The three were five miles 
from home and without means of getting the deer in; so, 
dressing it and carrying and dragging it half the distance, 
they hung the carcass up and took itin next day. This 
ended the deer hunting for 1886 in spite of great tempta- 
tion to follow a number of fine tracks. AMATEUR, 


From reading the accounts of the Maine game warden 
tragedy published in the papers at the time, many a friend 
of the dog has been led to feel that perhaps the murders 
were standing between the wardens and the life ofa 
beloved hound, and that a quarrel ensued wherein both of 
the wardens were shot, and that seeing what they had 
done in the heat of passion, they fled. It was not so. 
Both McFarlan and Graves are noted for their cruelty to 
dogs, as well as to other animals. This wasnot the. first 
time they had been wanted by the wardens for dogging 
deer. They have been for some time notorious in the 
famous Nicatous Lake band of poachers, who had up 
notices that *‘No Wardens are Allowed Here,” and they 
meant to enforce it too. In that band they have been 
noted for training hounds so that ‘‘they wouldn’t yip.” 
That is, they had their dogs trained so that at a 
moment’s warning the dog could be driven into a 
corner of the cabin, and anything could be piled upon 
him, and he dared make no sound. In one case the game 
wardens, suspicious that there were dogs in the camp, 
entered. Not a dog could be seen. The campers-also 
were out—had just left. There was a pile in the corner; 
first an old blanket, then any sort of camp furniture, fol- 
lowed by a camp table, bottom up, on the top. Under 
this pile the wardens discovered a poor hound, half dead 
from fear of a beating, Did this indicate pure love for 
the dog? 

Again, the wardens were once following up the camp 
of these deer doggers. The roadway led through the 
desp woods. The baying of hounds was heard. Then 
came the thud of a deer’s feet, slow-bounding, as though 
nearly exhausted. Then came another sound—it was the 
deer’s tongue, flopping against his jaws as he tried to run. 
In a second the hounds hove in sight—two noble ones, of 
fine breed. The double shots of the warden leveled them 
both. The deer escaped with his life. The poor dogs 
had bleeding feet, they had been forced to run so long, 
and even the ends of their tails were skinned and bleed- 
ing, where they had beaten them against the brush and 

riers, 

Another story is told of the love of these murderous 
hunters for their dogs. They are famous crust hunters, 
but they always preferr+d to have dogs with them to do 
the principal ‘tyarding up.” Ona certain occasion, it is 
told of them, the crust was not sufficiently strong to bear 

_ the dogs, and there was a good deal of difficulty in getting 
the deer in hand. The poor dogs broke through at nearly 
every bound, and they soon began to fail. This 
‘enraged one of the men who was concerned in the warden 
murder, so the story goes,and he came up to a poor 
hound,Jying in the snow with tongue protruding and 
bleeding, while the blood oozed from his belly and legs, 
anid ordered the poor beast to “on!” The dog gave one 
pleading look, then tried to crawl to do his master’s bid- 

ing. He only succeeded in making a few faint bounds, 
with a distressed attempt at baying, then fell exhausted 
in into the sharp snow crust. His master came up. 


The dog gave a beseeching look that would have drawn 
tears 


pjty from any but a heart that could deliberately 


shoot a game warden in the pursuit of his duty, and then 


cowered down into the snow. His master kicked and 
pounded the poor beast unmercifully, then in a rage he 
drew off and shot the dog dead, Boston. 


Tn the “Gazetteer’s” routes to hunting grounds, I find un- 
der Indiana, Allen Co,, things that were but are not now, 
and I suppose a correction would not be inappropriate, 
for changes occur as the years glide by, and the facts, 
not what ‘‘they say” is what we want. Deer are no 
longer found along the Muncie route, but good turkey, 
pheasant, quail, rabbit and squirrel shooting may be had. 
In the eastern part of this county commence what are 
called the ‘‘Big Woods” or *‘Paulding Woods,” embracing 
a tract of wooded land six or seven miles wide and twelve 
or thirteen miles long, extending into Ohio. In these 
woods deer are found as also are porcupines, some turkeys 
and smaller game. Last Saturday I saw three deer hang- 
ing up in front of a saloon on Main street, and on inquiry 
found that they were killed within twenty miles of this 
city, in these woods, by Mr. Frederick Hockemeier, with 
two shots. He killed the buck on the run when the doe 
and fawn stopped with their heads close together, and he 
dropped them both with the remaining load, shooting 
buckshot. Quite a number of porcupines are found in 
these woods and are often killed by our hunters. 


J. P. Hance, 
Fort WAynNrE, Ind, 


A splendid ref deer was killed at the Liscomb Lake in 
Guysboro county, a few days ago. This is the first red 
deer I have known to have been killed in this province. 
It was a full grown buck in good condition. The deer 
are gradually working down into this province, and the 
wolves are folowing. For many years no wolves were 
seen here, lately a few have made their appearance. 
Moose are fairly plentiful. I was out for three days in 
October and shot one, A hunter who lives here has killed 
several since the season opened. Wewilltry to get a law 
passed at this session of the Legislature forbidding the 
killing of deer, so as to give them a chance to stay with 
us. Thirty-cight boxes of grouse were seized on the 
international steamship at St. Johna day or two ago, 
consigned to Boston parties. The American office at 
Eastport also claims them, as they were entered on a false 
invoice as geese and turkeys. GLOBE SIGHT. 

NEw GLASsGoyw, Nova Scotia. 


About ten days ago I was out on the mountains with 
my favorite saddle horse and rifle for a few hours, and 
had the satisfaction of bringing down with the first shot 
a magnificent buck, standing at 200yds. It was done so 
quickly and easily that I almost felt disappointed in not 
having had more sport with so large a deer, but still it 
could not have been more satisfactory to me, Last season 
I brought home eleven deer in all with the same rifle, and 
had grand sport with some of them. The deer here are 
excellent eating, much better than in the lower country, 
I fancy, and I have killed them old and young in both 
parts ot British Columbia. The difference must be in 


the food and climate, as they are the same species. I. L, 
CACHE CREEK, British Columbia, Dec. 8. 
A few deer are left on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. At a 


recent meeting of the Massachusetts Fish and Game Pro- 
tective Association much interest was expressed regard- 
ing certain alleged violations of the game laws relating 
to the killing of deer in Barnstable and Plymouth coun- 
ties, and the Association voted that any complaint should 
be investigated and prosecuted if accompanied with 
evidence, or willingness on the part of the complainant 
to co-operate with and assist the Association in the case, 


We get occasional accounts of successful deer hunts in 
some of the border mountain counties, and have heard of 
bunches here and there appearing in long unfrequented 
haunts, but their destruction is assured soon after their 
discovery. KENTUCKEIAN. 

CENTRAL K2NTUCKY. 


C, O. Skidmore returned from Nettleton, Ark., yester- 


day, where he has been for three weeks hunting. He 
killed five deer. They boys say that Daniel Calvert killed 
one deer with a five dollar gold piece. J. B. D. 


CHARLESTON, D1., Dec. 23. 


Settlers in northern Wisconsin are shooting dogs that 
are found chasing deer. B. 


Gearror, Wis., Dec. 12. 


INTEREST IN THE PARK. 


Iiditor Forest and Stream: 

It seems to me very important that early concerted 
action should be taken by scientific societies and individ- 
uals who are interested in the preservation of the different 
species of game and fish and the many objects of scientific 
interest and value contained in the Yellowstone Park, to 
secure from Congress a judicious law the present session. 
Every one admits that something ought to be done to 
bring about a different state of things from that now 
existing in the Park, and which you have so ably shown 
in your valuable paper, but unless a great deal of earnest 
work is done by those who are interested, nothing will be 
accomplished this session, and the longer the present con- 
ditions exist the harder they will be to remedy. Iam do- 
ing all I can, and I hope every other sportsman will put 
in his quota of work, 

As president of the Waltham (Mass.) Farmers’ Club, 
one of the largest and most important in the State, I re- 
cently introduced for action by the club the following 
resolves in relation to the Yellowstone Park: 

Resolved, That, in the opinion of the Waltham Farmers’ Club 
decided action on the part of our general government, for securing 
a proper and efficient protection and management of the Yellow- 
stone Park, can no longer with safety be delayed. 

Resolved, That the Senators and Representatives from this 
State, in Congress assembled, are respectfully requested to give 
their ently attention to this matter, and endeavor to secure 
enactment of the bill reported by Senator Manderson, from the 
Committee on Territories, May 17, 1886, and designated as Senate 
Bill No. 2,486, provided this bill, in their opinion, is found adequate 
to secure that degree of government and preservation of our great 
national reservation which is now so grievously needed. 

These resolutions were adopted unanimously, and the 
secretary was directed by the club to send a copy of them 
to every member of Congress from this State. 

Last evening I presented to the Massachusetts Fish and 


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Game Protective Association the following resolutions for 
action by that body: 

Whereas, a a large tract of the public domain has been 
by_the wisdom of the National Government, set aside as a perpet- 
ual national reservation and called the Yellowstone Park, no ade- 
quate laws have as yet been_enacted which will secure, for the 
various species of game and fish and the many objects of scientific 
interest and value contained within its limits, protection from 
utter destruction; it is, therefore, 

Resolved, That the Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective 
Association regards with anxiety and grave misgivings the com- 
paratively unprotected condition in which the Yellowstone Park 
now exists. ; 

Resolved, That the different members of Congress from this 
State are respectfully, vet most carnestly, requested to use all 
possible efforts to procure for the Park a proper system of manage- 
ment and protection, which may be done in the opinion of this 
Association, by securing the early enactment into law of the bill 
reported by Senator Manderson from the Committee on Terri- 


tories, May 17, 1886, and designated as Senate Bill No, 2,486: ‘A bill 


to amend sections 2,474 and 2,475 of the Revised Statutes. of the 
United States, setting apart a certain tract of land lying near the 
headwaters of the Yellowstone River as a public park.” 

These resolutions were adopted unanimously, and the 
secretary was directed to forward a copy to every Massa- 
chusetts member of Congress. Idm connected with other 
associations and shalldo all I can to push on the good 
work, EDWARD A, SAMUELS, 

Pres, Mass. Fish and Game Protective Association. 


The Memphis Avalanche of Dec. 25 has this to say about 
the National Park: ‘This area embraces, more than any 
other of equal extent, all the varieties of the most sublime 
scenery, the greatest natural curiosities, and the most 
favored haunts of the rarest kinds of American fauna, 
now fast disappearing from the face of the earth—the 
buffalo, the elk and the grizzly bear—which the continent 
of North America affords, The design of the National 
Park scheme is to perpetuate for our posterity this choice 
specimen of the natural grandeur of our national domain, 
so that, when all else of our vast expanse of territory 
shall be reduced to the dead level of dollars and cents, 
this one spot shall remain uncontaminated by the insa- 
tiate greed of money seekers, a miniature of America as 
it was portrayed so romantically by Longfellow and so 
truthfully by Cooper. Every individual whose soul can 
rise above the consideration of mere sordid gain should 
feel a hearty sympathy and a national pride in securing 
such a legacy to future generations, that they may be 
able to realize what would otherwise appear a wild 
romance in reading the early history of America, The 
Forty-eighth Congress provided a commission to take 
charge of this domain, to provide facilities for its enjoy- 
ment by the people, and to prevent its desecration and 
the destruction of its natural beauties by vandals. Com- 
ing within the Department of the Interior, Secretary 
Lamar selected Colonel Wear to take charge of the Park, 
who, with his able corps of assistants, peformed their 
duties in the most admirable manner. But the Forty- 
ninth Congress, in the wretched spirit of paradoxical 
absurdity which characterized much of its proceedings, 
after making an appropriation to continue the improve- 
ment of the Park, refused to provide for the sustenance of 
its own Park Commission, and so Colonel Wear and his 
staff were compelled to retire, whereupon it became the 
duty of the Secretary of War to send a cavalry company 
to take their places, an arrangement which is (almost) 
ludicrous from ils unfitness, since the duties to be per- 
formed require the tact, skill and experience of trained 
hunters and mountaineers, duties entirely foreign to the 
character and training of dragoons. This state of things 
was brought about by the-influence of certain railroad 
corporations who sought to invade the sanctity of the 
Park with their iron tracks, and all theattendant elements 
of destruction to everything which would not put money 
into their pockets. Senator Vest, of Missouri, has been 
one of the ablest champions of the National Park, resist- 
ing with all his might the determined effort to invade it 
with railroads. Senator Manderson reported a bill from 
the Committee on Territories, in the last Congress, which 
is designed to restore the Park government on a rational 
basis. This bill will come up before the present Congress, 
and it is to be hoped it will receive the support of all 
Sonthern Senators.” 


Editor Forest and Stream; 

Your leading editoral of Dec. 16 (The Schemers Balked) 
has afforded me, as it doubtless will thousands of intelli- 
gent men and women the couniry over, an exquisite 
pleasure. It is certainly cause for general thanksgiving 
that our great National Park has, by timely and adroit 
legislation, been snatched from the perils by which it was 
imminently menaced. Tosee that magnificent heritage 
—one of the most majestic trophies of the Great Arranger’s 
handiwork—transformed into a railway focus, as Niagara 
came within an ace of being into the ‘‘Great American 
Saw and Grist Mill,” would have been an indelible dis- 
grace to modern civilization. 

Mr. Cox is an ingrained Democrat. Iam an ingrained 
Republican. My admiration of him, however, as a man 
of exceptional talent, diamond wit, and stainless patriot- 
ism, has always been sincere. Let me add in further and 
well-merited compliment, that he has never, in all his 
brilliant career, done anything which will be more thor- 
oughly appreciated, or more gratefully remembered by 
his countrymen, than this successful endeavor to preserve 
from desecration their great Museum of Natural Wonders. 


ELINU PHINNEY. 
COOPERSTOWN, N. Y.- 


Raibway Imposition.—A correspondent who was 
charged for carriage of his gun on a St. Louis, iron 
Mountain & Southern train, on which he was a passenger, 
wrote to Gen’l Passenger Agent Townsend, and received 
the following reply: “The Missouri Paeific Railway Co. 
—Office of General Passenger and Ticket Agent, St. Louis, 
Mo., Nov. 30, 1886.—Dear Sir: I am in receipt of your 
favor of Nov. 25, being in substance a complaint against 
one of our train baggage men, who charged you $1 for 
carrying your etm from St. Louis to Neeleyville, and I 
note your belief that this charge was an imposition. In 
order to encovrage sportsmen to visit the fine huntin 
grounds along our §. L., I. M. & 8. Ry., we have ‘ested 

ositive written instructions to our baggage men. to carry 
fe guns and other hunters’ outfits free, and whenever 
we hear of this rule being violated the guilty one is 
promptly discharged. I have referred your letter to our 
General Baggage Agent for investigation, and instructions 
iven to discharge the offender if he can be identified. 

e shall also take great pleasure in refunding the amount 
overcharged if investigation carries out your statements. 
Yours truly, H, C, TownsEenb,” 


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CaRripou In New BrRuUNswick.—Fredericton, N. B., 
Dec. 23.—I am informed by W. R. Conners, one of the 
chief lumbermen on the St. John River, New Brunswick, 
that about Noy. 20, when a party of his men were cutting 
a road through the woods on which to haul their supplies 
during the winter, they came suddenly upon a caribou 
feeding on the tops of some fallen trees. On™the men 
calling out suddenly it jumped into a brush pile, in which 
it became so entangled that one of the crew quickly dis- 
patched it with an axe, Mz. Conners says that about ten 
days were spent in cutting out this road, he being 
ahead all of the time marking the line to be followed, 
and there was no day in which he did not see from ten to 
twenty caribou. This was about fifteen miles distant 
from the mouth of the St. Francis, one of the branches 
of the St. John. Deer, he says, are also abundant in this 
locality. Caribou as well as deer are increasing rapidly 
in New Brunswick; he says there are no wolves on the 
Upper St. John where they were once very abundant; 
their absence is probably the cause of such increase, 
When Mr. Conners was coming down the St. John to St. 
Francis many years ago he saw a pack of wolves follow- 
ing a caribou, a few wolves kept the ice, while the greater 
part of the pack, which was from time to time increasing 
by additions from the adjoining forests, followed the 
banks of the river just outside of the bushes. About 
thirty miles distant from where he first saw signs of the 
chase he came upon a small piece of the caribou’s skin, 
all the rest of the animal haying been devoured by the 
ferocious pack, there was not even a bone visible, and all 
of the blood had been licked up from the snow on the 
river. His party spent the night in a deserted lumber 
camp where they could hear the howling of the wolves 
until dawn. This shows how plentiful they then were 
here, I have heard of one instance in which the Loup- 
cervier attacked a caribou.—EDWARD JACK. 


OF THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF TIE FOREST AND STREAM 
the Lowell, Mass., Morning Mail says: ‘‘It is a dessert 
rather than a feast. Itis a sort of enjoyment to which 
one likes to sit down, feet to the grate with pipe or cigar, 
and calmly live over the days spent among the scenes 
which it treats so beautifully. Yet, this treat is not 
exceptional with FOREST AND STREAM. It has a field, all 
its own, and thoroughly covers it, Angling and shooting, 
natural history, rifle and trap shooting, canoeing and 
yachting, these are its specialties. Horse trotting, the 

rize ring, and other things called sport, are not in its 
ine. FOREST AND STREAM distinguishes, and never lets 
a reader forget, that a “sportsman” and a “sporting 
man” are entirely different classes of beings, and to the 
better class of the former it caters. Every week it adds 
something to dispel prejudice against recreations of the 
field and stream, showing that there is nothing in them 
inconsistent with the highest manhood and the purest 
pleasure. That it so fully fulfills its mission, is the 
quality that made it so welcome a companion around 
many a Christmass fireside this year,” 


MissouURI AND DakoTa,—During the latter part of Sep 
tember, a partner and myself left on a hunting trip to the 
southeastern part of Missouri. Leaving Detroit by the 
Wabash route, we arrived at St. Louisin time to make 
connection with the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern 
Railroad, our destination being the village of Neeleyville, 
about twenty miles below Poplar Bluff. Deerand turkey 
were plentiful. My trip extended northward. From 
Chicago I left on the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, and 
on this popular road everything was done that was possi- 
ble to make a sportsman comfortable, Guns, dogs and 
all equipments were carefully looked after without charge, 
other than what any one desired to give of his own free 
will. In the vicinity of Devil’s Lake, Dakota, game of all 
kinds was plentiful. At Lakota, asmall place east of 
Devil’s Lake, geese were found in large quantities. At 
Buffalo Lodge Lake, a place about seventy-five miles 
from Devil’s Lake, duck, swans, geese, brant, prairie 
chickens, woodcock and plover were innumerable, Ten 
miles from the lake deer were plentiful.—CoRRESPOND- 
ENT. 


ODD EXPERIENCE WITH A GRoUSE.—East Hampton, 
Conn., Dec. 14.—We have read with interest many re- 
markable freaks of wildfowl recorded in your paper, but 
nothing quite equal to the following. Mr. Haines Hollis- 
ter, who has been in our employ, while coming from his 
house to-day, which is about a mile from the village, re- 
ceived a terrible blow on the side of thehead. Supposing 
at first that some one had thrown a snowball or something 
and hit him, he turned quickly only to see a partridge 
recovering itself. Flying a short distance it lit in a peach 
orchard. Mr, Hollister approached the bird and picking 
her up, as she seemed perfectly tame, could not find any 
trouble with her wings or eyes; she seemed to be all right 
every way with the exception of being a little dazed or 
stunned. After stroking and admiring her he took her 
to some low cedars, where she walked off as promptly as 
if nothing unusual had occurred. Mr. Hollister is a man 
of truth and integrity, and we know the above to be as 
stated. EUREKA SILK M’F’G Co, 


SECTION THIRTY-SEVEN.—W. B. Mershon and Eben 
Briggs, of Saginaw, are experienced Jumbermen as well 
as woodsmen. Recently they started up country on a 
hunt, and “Jack” Morley, a tenderfoot, accompanied 
them, Reaching the scene of operations, they decided 
to separate for the day, branch out and capture all the 
game in the neighborhood. Morley was fearful that he 
might get lost, and asking how he was to reach camp in 
the event of losing his bearings, was told to inquire for 
section thirty-seven. It so happened that late in the 
afternoon he did get mixed in his compass, and inquired 
of nearly every man in the township the location of 
section thirty-seven, but none could enlighten him. He 
has since learned that there are but thirty-six sections in 
a township, and it will be a long time before the boys 
will cease chaffing him about ‘“‘section thirty-seven.”— 
Northwestern Lumberman. 


THE New Jersey GAME LAw is published by the New 
Jersey Game and Fish Protective Society, in convenient 
pamphlet form. The secretary is Wm. L. Force, Plam- 
field. The society furnishes certificates of membership 
to non-residents at the rate of $2 each. 


—_ 
FOREST AND STREAM. 


_ NoTEes FROM CENTRAL KenTucKY,—The unusual sever- 
ity of the last two winters, it was thought, threatened the 
extinction of quail in our fields, but Robert pulled through 
bravely and multiplied greatly. The small bags of last 
season were so discouraging that many of the boys have 
either sworn off or are skeptical and will not be convinced, 
At any rate but few have been afield this fall, and they 
possibly failed to divulge their success. Rabbits are so 
numerous that some covers are designated by the little 
fellows rabbit towns. While good tracking snows re- 
mained onthe ground the wholesale slaughter was so great 
as to suspend the numerical standard of value, and they 
were sold by the bushel. We were just off the line of 
march taken by an army of migratory squirrels last fall, 
still enough stragglers and skirmishing foragers ventured 
in to create comment, and led to the scouring out of 
every old muzzleloading rifle, It is noticeable that the 
migrants are almost invariably (some say always) young 
and fat.—KENTUCEIAN, 


Summer Woopcock SHooTING,—Taunton, Mass.—I 
have read with considerable interest in a recent issue of 
FOREST AND STREAM notes on sttmmer woodcock shooting, 
I have followed shooting for the last thirty years. In 
this section of the Old Bay State, in my early shooting 
days, it was not an uncommon thing, in a day’stramp for 
partridge and quail, to bag half a dozen woodcock, with a 
good complement of partridge and quail; but for the last 
few seasons it has been difficult to bag a half dozen in a 
whole season. My shooting has always been fall shoot- 
ing in open season on quail and partridge. I never have 
done any summer shooting. I find the general sentiment 
of sportsmen and market gunners is to abolish summer 
woodecock shooting and to have more stringent laws to 
protect game. I will give my scores of woodcock for a 
few seasons: In. 1860, 87; in 1878, 10; in 1884, 2; in 1885, 1: 
in 1886, none. I have made fair bags of quail and par- 
tridge in all of these seasons.— W OODSMAN. 


NEw JERSEY,—Smithburg, Dec. 18.—Since the opening 
of the season I have been out a few times and have found 
game, quail especially, quite plentiful. Were it not for 
the market-shooters we could have excellent shooting 
here; but the country is overrun with them and they go 
in for getting all they can, no matter what means are 
used. One shooter brought twenty-two quail to the store 
at the village on the nightof Noy. 1.. But as considerable 
shooting had been heard for a few days, it is probable 
that some of them were killed before the season opened. 
Quite anumber of ruffed grouse have been killed and a 
few woodcock, A. friend told me that he killed a wood- 
cock on Dec. 6, there being quite a snow on the ground at 
the time. Were it not for the summer shooting we 
would have good woodcock shooting here in the fall. 
Since the snow fell a great many rabbits have been 
Saeed they could not do much with the birds,— 
B. L. W. 


FERRETS IN PENNSYLVANIA,—Athens, Pa., Dec. 26.— 
There has been more bagging of rabbits with ferrets 
around here this winter than ever before, and most of the 
parties hunt for profit only. <A grain bag anda ferret are 
the only weapons used, Our game constable has looked 
up some of these parties, but they claim that a farmer 
gives them permission to hunt on his land and tells them 
he wants the rabbits killed off as they are destroying his 
property and aré a pest, the rabbit butchers have a right 
to use a ferret at any time of the year. There are many 
in the business who catch from 50 to 200 after every fresh 
snow, and they have them nearly cleaned out. I would 
like to know if they have a right to use a ferret in hunt- 
ing rabbits under any circumstances. Has it ever been 
tried by law? Ifthere is any way of punishing these 
law breakers we are going to try it and put a stop to this 
slaughter.—P. 


WIsconsIN.—Gratiot, Dec. 12.—This has been an un- 
usually good season for small game in this vicinity. The 
groves and thickets swarm withruffed grouse and rabbits. 
A good shot can get a bag of grouse almost any day, and 
the rabbits can be taken by almost any boy able to handle 
agun. They are exceedingly fat and of exceptionally 
fine flavor. Prairie chickens are scarce, as this is really 
not a chicken locality. The last two winters have been 
very hard on quail, but if what suryived remain undis- 
turbed they will soon regain their old foothold, The 
worst trouble is that the country is overrun with weasels 
and minks. Other vermin are numerous too. A white 
muskrat was recently caught and placed in a museum at 
Pestigo. Willie Smith, a lad of thirteen years, killed a 
black bear that weighed over 3800lbs. in the woods near 
Kau Clair,—B. 


A MicnigAn Coon ScorE.—Manistee, Mich., Dec, 13.— 
As my vacation came too late for a deer hunt, I could not 
make up my mind what todo until loverheard a drunken 
Indian saying to his partner, ‘‘Me catch um coon bumby, 
then me haye plenty money.” A happy thought struck 
me. I hunted up an Indian (a sober one), took my dog 
and axe, and eleyen miles from Manistee, on the Manistee 
River, we pitched our tent. By dark we had six coons. 
We started at daylight next morning and had ten coons 
for our day’s work. The third day we only got one coon 
—seventeen for our three days’ hunt. I reached home 
tired, but well satisfied with my first coon hunt in the 
daytime.—RACOON AL. 


TrExAS.—Belton, Dec. 22.—I have just returned from a 
three weeks’ hunt on the San Saba River and Brady’s 
Creek. Camped near where James Bowie and others 
had the terrible fight with the Keowas in 1834 while on 
their way to the silver mine at Camp San Saba, We 
killed several deer, ducks and squirrels, and caught fine 
black bass and yellow and blue cat out of the beautiful, 
pure and clear waters of the historic San Saba. I killed 
a rock squirrel. It is a grayish-black, about one-third 
larger than a large fox squirrel. Lives in the rocks on 
high bluffs on streams, and is as shy and nimble as a 
civit cat, its neighbor.—J. B, 


Micuican AssocraTion.—Grand Rapids, Mich., Dec. 28, 
—Editor Forest and Stream: The next annual session of 
the Michigan Sportsmen’s Association will occur at 
Lansing on the 18th of January, 1887, commencing at 
7:80 o'clock P. M. Our earnest work will be another 
effort to secure the enforcement of law by the appoint- 
ment of game and fish wardens,—E, 8. Hoimus, Pres. 


SENATOR KENNA’S STYLE,—To-night Senator Kenna 
gave his unique dinner at John Chamberlin’s, The deer, 
roasted whole, stood upon his feet, stuffed with celery 
dressing, and Senator Kenna carved him standing. The 
deer wore his natural horns, and glared at the crowd with 
glass eyes, which were natural enough to make some of 
the deer hunters and venison eaters nervous, The “bar” 
did not turn up, as he lost his way under a misunder- 
standing about the passagé of the mterstate commerce 
bill, But it was a very enjoyable dinner, and lasted in 
merry-making until the small hours,—Washington Cor- 
respondence,- 


RIFLES AGAIN. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
apecieeee has replied to my article Nov, 25,and Mr. Leopold 

Tam surprised at the reply of Mr, Burns and logic of Mr. Leo- 
pold. I had supposed that Mr. Burns had some good and sufficient 
reasons for the assertions in issue of July §, but it seems that he 
can only say that the M.L. riflesin the ForREst AnD STREAM test 
were not loaded to suit him, and as tohis proofas regards the 
question of accuracy between the Maynard and the Romer rifles, 
he relates that he has been told by target shooters that if a rifle 
only shot good vertically it was allright, Thatisthe point I am 
trying to get him to explain and whichit seems that he and the 
target shooters do not understand. They have mistaken trajec- 
tory accuracy for target accuracy, assuming that they both repre- 
Bea the same thing, Far from it, they never or yery rarely coin- 
cide. 

They have taken the difference in the heights nf the respective 
curves, as published in the HorEst Aanp STREAM eae report, 
and assumed that they represent the distance which the shots 
struck pe on the actual targets. Mothing is. further from the 
truth. Two different shots might have exactly the same height of 
curve or trajectory and still strike 2ft, or 4ft, apart on the target 
vertically. Major Merrill and myself made a trial of a double ex- 
press rifle, the same used at the ForEsT AND S@REAM trial. Trial 
for height of curve at 100yds. ina range of 200yds., shot No, 4 
strikes the target at 200yds. 7.90in, below the horizontal base line; 
shot No. 4 strikes .30in. above the same. 

Thus it will be seen that the two shots are apart vertically 8,20in,; 
still the height of curve at 100yds. for the two shots is exactly the 
same to the Olof an inch, being 7.04in. for each. Now, then, ac- 
cording to the theory of Mr. Burns and Leopold, they should have 
pas exactly in the same hole. How do you account for this, gen- 

Jemen? 

_As to Mr. Leopold's talk about the heavy target muzzleloadin 
rifles used in the test, the Merrill rifle has no pHReU muzzle, an 
was loaded with a simple brass cap and red, which can be carried 
in the vest pocket. Astoits weight he is no nearer correct. AS 
will be seen by reference to the report, there were some half dozen 
or more breechloaders within afew ounces of the same weight. 
As to its sights, they were the ordinary globe and peep such as are 
commonly used upon muzzleloaders. As to the Romer muzzle- 
loader, if is not a regular target rifle as Messrs. Burns, Leopold 
and some others are trying to make out. On the contrary, 1h 1s 
lighter than many breechloaders in use in this country for off-hand 
shooting, and was made for hunting, ea at turkeys and at a, 
mark, or at anything that came along. It is a plain, common- 
looking rifle, fitted with a patent muzzle for greater accuracy, 
which takes a little more time in loading, but for a person who 
shoots for pleasure there is ample time for itsuse. Mir. Leopold’s 
explanation of shot No. 5 of the Maynard series has altogether too 
much supposition and guesswork about it, He had better stick to 
the actual facts of the ease as published in the ret eat Report, 
and shown by the original screens and targets on file at the office 
of FOREST AND STREAM. He states that the rifle was removed 
from the rest after every shot. My copy of the trajectory report 
does not say so, but does say that the rifles were fired not sighted 
at the target direct, but upon the slight black pateh which had 
been placed on the screen nearest the rifle as a precautionary 
measure. That black patch, a target bullseye paster, 1.d5in, in 
diameter, can be seen by ordinary eyes very distinctly at 50yds., 
and I will testify that Mr. Sinclair has good eyes; do you suppose 
again that he aimed 3.10in. below it?. That time for once the rifie 
shot where it was not aimed, and another shot had to be fired to 
make out the series, 

One might suppose from reading Mr, Leopold’s letter that the 
muzzles of the rifles at the FOREST AND STREAM trial were allowed 
to flop around almost anywhere, He and Mr, Burns haye just 
been bragging about the great curve accuracy exhibited by the 
breechloaders in the trial. Is he so ignorant of the subject as not 
to know that if the center of bore of each and eyery rifle in the 
test had not been brought to the same point vertically for each 
shot of its series that it would have been impossible to have ob- 
tained a correct curve? I can assure him that it was always done 
while I was present, and that the measurements were taken by 
Mr. Sinclair with a fine instrument to the .001 of an inch. 

G, J. ROMER. 


LYMAN’S Par. PLAIN IvornyY 
Front SiegHr.—Tihis sight is 
constructed as to be very dur- 
able. The sectional cut shows the cylinder or plug of ivory stand- 
ing vertically in the base of steel, and while the ivory is well pro- 
tected it also protrudes sufficiently togive plenty of reflected light, 


—Adv. 
Camp-Sfire Hlickerings. 


“That reminds me,” 


202. 

E ERE’S another on Selman and Kent, the levee en- 
gineers. A few days ago they went out on Lake 
Charles, in Coahoma county, for a duck hunt, They 
borrowed a dugout from that admirable host and prince 
of sportsmen, Mr. Simpson, of Simpson’s Nook, Having 
‘“Jaunched their frail bark,” so to speak, on the boisterous 
waters of Lake Charles, Selman in the bow with gun at 
“present,” and Kent on the quarter deck managing the 
ship with an ash paddle (and an ashen face), they 
presently ran her nose upon a submerged log, which 
maneuver speedily eventuated ina capsize. Being some 
hundred ;yards from shore, Selman, incumbered with 
overcoat and heavy boots, gave himself up for lost, but 
determined to make a heroic struggle for his life. So 
consigning his gun to the tender mercies of the waves, he 
laid himself out at full length in the turbulent waters, 
and by most strenuous exertions, succeeded in reaching a 
snag about thirty yardsaway. With considerable difficulty 
he climbed on to the snag and then turned his bewiidered 
gaze upon the scene of disaster to ascertain what had 
become of poor Kent (who couldn't swim), expecting to 
see the circling wavelets and unsympathetic bubbles 
calmly pointing to his last resting place. Buta different 
sight greeted his eyes, to wit, Kent was quietly wading 
ashore. The water was only a little over kneedeep. The 
yoice of Kent came mockingly across the waters, ‘“You 

got wet, didn’t you, Selman?” COAHOMA. 
Memputs, Tenn. 


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FLORIDA RESORTS AND ROUTES. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

The season has arrived when sportsmen prepare for a 
trip to Florida, and information regulating transportation 
may prove acceptable. Hach year new sections are 
being opened up by railroads. 

The Halifax River can be reached By pearine: Jackson- 
yille at 12:30 P. M. by the J. T. & K. W. Railway. Rol- 
leston, on the St, John’s River, is reached at 2:55, and 
Tomoko, on the Halifax, at 5 P. M. 

Tampa, on the southwest coast, has been rendered ac- 
eessible. Leaving Jacksonville by J. T. & K. W. Railway 
at 12:30, Tampa is reached at 8:50 P. M. 

Access to Indian River is easy by the Enterprise & 
Titusville Railroad, leaving Jacksonville at 9:10 A. M. by 
the J. T. & K. W. Railway, reaching Titusville at 3:20 
P.M. At Titusville connection is made with the steamer 
Rockledge for landings on Indian River. 

Far-famed Charlotte Harbor, with its unrivalled fish- 
ing, can be reached inside of seventy hours from New 
York, The traveler can leave Jacksonville by the river 
steamer John Sylvester at 8:30, or by the J. T. & K, W. 
at 9:30 A. M.. 12:30 and 3:30 P. M., remain overnight at 
Palatka, and leave there by the Florida Southern Railway 
at 9:15 A. M., arriving at Punta Gorda (Charlotte Harbor) 
at 10:30 P. M. Or by a train of Floriday Railway & Navi- 
gation Co., leaving Jacksonville at 8:30 P. M., connecting 
with Florida Southern Railway at Leesburgh or St. Cather- 
ine’s, and thence to Punta Gorda. One can go by J. T. 

& K. W. Railway from Jacksonville at 12:30 P. M., 
stopping at Lakeland, taking train next day at 6:15 for 
Punta Gorda, At Punta Gaye (Charlotte Harbor) a 
large hotel is in course of construction, and will be com- 
pleted at an early day. Until the hotel is finished sports- 
men had better stop at Cleaveland. A steamboat leaves 
Cleaveland and Punta Gorda for Punta Rassa, southerly 
_end of Pine Island and Fort Myers, thrice weekly. A 
large and comfortable hotel has been erected on Pine 
Island, where sportsmen can obtain boats and good ac- 
commodations, AL FRESCO. 
JACKSONVILLE, Dec, 30. 


A BEAR ON A FLY-ROD. 


Hditor Forest and Stream; 

Wonders will neyer cease, Riflemen hit the bullseye 
and the world wonders, adniires and praises, but was a 
story ever better told or a feat ever better accomplished 
than my companion for many a year in the good old 
times in the Adirondacks now for the first time relates 
of his feat with a split bamboo fly-rod—a Murphy make. 
Oh, ye shades of Jules Verne, Dave Crockett, Adirondack 
Murray and Ed Derby! You ask if I believe it? Why of 
course Ido. Ask Dr, R. if L. 8. ever exaggerated a trout 
capture. Never! If Dr. R. isso easily humbugged ask 
Cort Moody, and if he don't, as an old Adirondack guide 
and hunter, agree with Dr. R., why it must be regarded as 
incredible. Next! , 8. N, 

P. §.—The bear tracks are stillseen and the mouth of 
the brook also, but the latter only witli a powerful tele- 
scope, but no trout. 8. 5. N. 

The tale told by L. 8. here follows: 

I saw lately an item in a paper stating that Mr. Murray 
was soon to publish two books on the Adirondacks. I 
was glad I saw that item, for it told me it was time, if 
ever, to reyeal a secret I had carried many years, It can- 
not be called an old story, though the facts Iam about to 
relate occurred long ago, for this is the first time I ever 
mentioned it. I should not do sonow were it not an innate 
peculiarity of all Californians that they do not like the 
slow-going people of “the States” to jump their claims, 
With this long preface I will begin the story, 

I was staying one hot July at Bartlett’s, when the only 
occupation was eating, smoking and lounging. Fishing 
was out of the question, as all the trout had long since 
left the rapids. Lute Hvans came to the landing in his 
boat, going nowhere, but tired of holding down chairs 
where he came from. We discussed the trout question, 
that and the deer question being never-ending subjects 
up there. I never knew a guide who didn’t profess to 
know where there was ‘‘an all-fired lot of trout,” with 
many more strong sounding words thrown in. If you 
get him to take you there, and fail to take the fish, he 
tells you how many Mr. Chapin caught there, intimating 
that if you fished as well as Mr, C. you might be as for- 
tunate, Who can fish as well, or who can argue against 
such an insinuation? During the conversation Lute told 
me of one Bill Moody, who had left that part of the 
country, but when there had a perfect trout mine in a 
stream entirely unknown except at the mouth, which 
comes into the Saranac River, just above the ‘‘Middle 
Falls.” I secretly resolved then and there to prospect 
that stream and mine before the setting of the sun. - 

Arriving at the mouth of the stream I hid my boat in 
the brush and struck off into the back country by an old 
lumber road. After walking nearly a mile I came to the 
conclusion that the stream as a trout mine lacked one 
very important requisite, that was water. There was 
none itit. Also that the alders were fighting each other 
for standing room. I retraced my steps, repeating, ‘‘It 
was ever thus, from childhood’s happy hours I’ve seen 
my fondest hopes decay,” when I was brought to a halt 
‘by seeing in the path directly in front of me, not 30ft. off, 
a beautiful black bear, seated on his hindquarters, and 
inviting me with his fore paws to just step that way a 
moment if you please. Isaid he was beautiful, I mean 
as bears go. He had long, clean black hair, which gently 

. waved in the wind, showing the glinting sunlight upon 
it, and strongly-made arms such as I had long wished to 
possess in order that with them I might confound mine 
enemies. He had claws and teeth that looked as though 
they were capable of performing any task the Creator in- 
tended them for when he first designed bears. 

When in a tight fix one is apt fo notice many things, 
and to remember many. Drowning men are said to have 
brought in view before them all the incidents of their 
lives. I hope I may not be drowned. My procession was 
marching by on the double quick. Among the rest I 
‘noticed a small dog I knew, who many years ago had one 
of his eyestcut out by a whip-snapper in the hands of a! 


eee 


cruel hack driver, who passed the door where the dog sat. 
I had not thought of that poor dog for years, Call it 


providential interference if you will. Atany rate it gave 
ime an idea I was not slow to act upon, If a dog’s eye was 
taken outwith a whip, why nota bear's with a fly hook? 
I had on my line two flies, The stretcher was a coachman 
tipped with gold, body peacock hurl, wings lead- 
colored pigeon. The dropper was a small brown hackle. 
I should explain that this selection of flies was made 
for trout and not for bears. I was in very good training 
at fiy-casting at the time; but in casting for trout and 
casting for bears’ eyes there is this difference: In casting 
for trout an inch more or less in the length of the line is 
of no consequence, as the trout comes forward to meet it, 
In casting at a stationary object like a bear’s eye the line 
used must be exactly the right length or it will fall short 
or strike beyond, If one had time to practice, the length 
in time could be adjusted to the distance, Bears won't 
generally stand that without disagreeable objections, I 
drew the line from the reel until I thought I had the 
right amount, made a. cast straight and quick, prepared 
to strike hard as soon as the fly reached its aim. It fell, 
or rather flew, an inch short. I again drew from the reel 
an inch and an eighth, and cast again, planting the hook 
(a Sproat) square in the bear’s right eye. 

A sharp, well-tempered fish hook, when one thinks of 
it, is an ugly thing. Bartlett had told me of Coleman 
putting one into his nose, Coleman being unaware he was 
fast until Bartlett made a few gentle remarks as he was 
being lifted off the boat seat. Bears as a rule lead such 
quiet, uneventful lives that a fly-hook taking out the 
working part of this one’s eye was such a new experience 
that he took no more interest in me, but occupied himself 
with rubbing the remains with his paw. Having got the 
range, as a rifleman would say, ii was an easy task to put 
the coachman into his remaining optic at my leisure. I 
then had a blind bear on my hands. With a stick I drove 
him into the river, where in his perplexity he sank to the 
bottom, 

Should any one doubt the truth of the story they can 
see the mouth of the brook as they go up the river in the 
spring, and the old lumber road if if is not overgrown. 

SANTA Cruz, California. Ls 


A COUNTY WARDEN SCHEME. 


Hditor Forest and Stream; 

There are times when to save the patient’s life heroic 
treatment must be taken and the surgeon’s knife used, 
Thousands of dollars have been paid by the State of New 
York for the propagation and protection of fish, and in 
consequence the supply in inland waters has become so 
plentiful that marketmen haye become daring and reck- 
less, indifferent to and defiant of laws, and cunning and 
sly as foxes in their nefarious trattic of illegal fishing. 

The time has come when, if this destruction is to be 
stopped, and the good work of our Commissioners of Fish- 
eries is to be of any permanent value, and the money ex- 
pended by the State of practical use, we must have further 
means for preventing illegal fishing. Knowing that the 
people are fully in sympathy with such a course, and are 
willing to adopt any reasonable means to accomplish so 
laudable an end, itis suggested that a bill be prepared 
and presented to the coming Legislature embodying sub- 
stantially the following requirements: 

First—Requiring the Supervisors of every county in the 
State to annually appropriate the sum of $1,000, to be 
made part of the general tax of the county, which sum 
shall be used exclusively and solely for the protection of 
game and for fish within the waters of their respective 
counties. 

Second—Requiring the Supervisors at the annual session 
next succeeding the passage of such a law to appoint two 
county game and fish protectors at a salary of $500 each, 
who shall give good and acceptable bonds to the counties 
from which they shall have been appointed to faithfully 
discharge the duties of their office. 

Third—These officers shall have power of arrest and 
receive the same portion of penalties as now provided by 
our present laws, and shall report annually to the Com- 
missioners of Fisheries and to the supervisors their acts, 
money received, etc. 

You will readily see, with a population in any county 
of 100,000, the percentage of such a tax to each individual 
would be too insignificant to be known to taxpayers, and 
yet when aggregated of sufficient importance to accom- 
plished the desired purpose, 

The application of such a law in every county in the 
State would give us over 100 men, each familiar with the 
waters of their county, familiar with the men who now 
defy the law, and directly and continually at hand to do 
the work. 

_ This is simply what, it seems to me, would be practical 
and effective, SYRACUSE, 


MASSACHUSETTS SEA FISHERIES. 


HE time seems to have come when Massachusetts 
should haye a marine fish commission, or rather it 
seems to haye come to the senses of those interested that 
such a commission is needed, The active eftorts of Deputy 
Commissioner F. R. Shattuck the past season to protect 
the lobster from an utter annihilation, brought about by 
its value as a food fish, has drawn attention to what is 
needed in the direction of our marine fisheries. It is 
shown that the value of the lobster catch landed at Boston 
alone is over $300,000 per annum, while if the whole State 
of Massachusetts be included, $375,000 will no more than 
cover what these fish are worth to the trade. The best 
lobster dealers are becoming interested, and doubtless the 
State will be asked to create a commission to look 
especially after the interests of our marine fisheries, If 
the value of the entire marine fishing industry is taken 
into account, the wonder will be still greater that the 
State of Massachusetts has so long allowed so great an 


interest to go without a special commission to look after 


its needs. The value of the mackerel catch alone, before 
it began to be apparent that the fish were being exhausted, 
as has been quite plainly shown by actual facts the past 
season, was some $2,500,000 landed by the New ape 
mackerel fleet, chiefly at Boston, Gloucester and Province- 
town. Then, if the entire catch of codfish be included, 
with all the fresh fish landed at our ports, it can be shown 
that the fishing industry is worth to Massachusetts alone 
some $11,000,000 or $12,000,000 per annum. Yet this in- 
dustry has gone on year after year in the most haphazard 
manner, on the principle of catch all you can and sell it 
for all you can get, and if not, throw it into the dock. 


Maine has a marine branch of her yery able fish com- 
mission, and already good results are apparent. Any of 
the good things of nature which are to be had for the 
catching or the hunting are liable to be abused and 
wasted, and the time is coming when the supply of our 
marine food fishes can only be kept up by protection 
during the breeding season and perhaps with the aid of 
artificial propagation. The pursuit of the menhaden has 
about exhausted the supply, and the purse seine around 
the mackerel in the early spring, when they are hardly 
worth the taking, will soon exhaust the supply. Why. 
in your own New York harbor, good FOREST AND STREAM, 
as your Commissioner Blackford will tell you, there are 
thousands of barrels of little mackerel landed every 
spring, not worth the catching, and often they go into 
the dock unsold. It is not reasonable to suppose that this 
can all be remedied at once, but the remedy must be 
found ere long, or the mackerel fishery will have seen its 
best days. The least the States can do is to create intel- 
ligent commissions to look after such interests. 

Another very desirable feature is a uniformity of lobster 
protective laws along our entire New England coast, The 
lobsters are almost entirely stripped from Long Island 
Sound, one of their natural breeding grounds, by persist- 
ant fishing and retaining of even the smallest lobsters 
caught. In many of the restaurants in the coast cities, 
and even in New York, these infant lobsters are served 
as a great delicacy. It would be just as reasonable for 
the farmers to kill all their calves for veal and then ex- 
pect to find oxen for beef; and indeed it would be possible 
by such a practice to exterminate the entire race of beef 
cattle. SPECIAL, 


INDIANA ANGLING. 


ORT WAYNE, Ind.—I find noted in the ‘‘Gazetteer” 
*‘xood bass, pike and pickerel fishing near the city.” 
We have no pickerel in our waters, but it may be your 
informant meant the wall-eyed pike, using the local name 
for them, These we have and large ones. This season 
twenty-five or thirty have been taken weighing from 5 to 
18lbs. each, and any number were taken weighing less. 
Were it not for the illeral use of seines, dip nets, etc., we 
would have as good fishing in our rivers as we could 
reasonably desire. Our anglers are awakening to the 
pleasures of fly-fishing, for which we are indebted to Mr. 
E. 8. Osgood, of Boston, a gentleman who travels through 
here, and who took from our stream seven. black bass in 
thirty-two minutes, using a 340z. rod; and I took nine 
black bass in as many weeks, but then ‘‘delicacy, colors” 
and ‘‘when to strike” were, as you will observe, practically 
new tome. I expect to do better next season, as prac- 
tice and observing one who has been there beats a book, 
although the book should not be derided, as it only directs. 
You willsoon hear of casting tournaments in Indiana as 
well as in New York and Boston, 

How can a pound wall-eyed pike be distinguished from 
asauger of same weight? We have both, but which is 
which? 

While fishing the West Lakes one day in October with 
a friend, we stopped for luncheon near a long point of 
land extending out into the lake. As I never like to 
have a line out while appeasing an appetite such as only 
a fisherman or a section hand has, I placed my rod in a 
secure place in the boat and fellto. My friend on the 
contrary would ‘‘rather fish than eat,” so placing a large 
chub on the hook he cast his line out and felt for the 
basket, but watched for the fish. His zeal was soon 
rewarded, and he landed a large-mouthed black bass, 
weighing on our pocket scales 4lbs. 30z. This fish had 
been struck with a spear, and a deep, ghastly gash was 
cut just forward of the spinous dorsal fin, and looked to 
us as though it had been done two or three days before. 
The wound was a bad one, and for the time being made 
me just a little sick of fish. Then it was the question of 
the sensibility of fish to pain came up with us, and for 
the purpose of enlightment on this question, although it 
may seem brutal, with the point of the hook we scored 
the wound, which operation was responded to by the fish 
by that quivering motion of the tail always seen when 
killing them with a knife by severing the spinal cord, It 
seems to me that if fishes are not sensible to pain, when 
the voracious pike, the gamy black bass and piratical 
dogfish meet, the result of the encounters would be that 
a great many of these fish would be traveling around 
with chunks of flesh torn or bitten out of them, ‘‘muti- 
lated but still in the ring,” and perfectly healthy, happy 
and contented. JOHN P. HANCH, 


THE SIX-INCH TROUT LAW. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

As the trout law in New York is to come to the front 
this winter, in all probability, it seems well to inquire 
whether the line heretofore drawn between brook trout, 
legal and illegal (6in. in measurement) was fixed after 
fully considering the age of the fish. If it was so, what 
was the supposed age when 6in, was reached? Willsome 
of those interested in the matter or those that are posted 
in fish growth kindly answer? 

Of course the conditions of growth in natural streams 
must have been considered, and any doubt as to length at 
certain ages must have been oyerbalanced by elements of 
certainty arrived at and made use of, 

The writer believes that protection should be furnished 
in the first and the second years of growth, but whether 
it should be extended to include the third year, making a 
trout four years of age before he can be legally taken, is 
perhaps a question upon which fishermen may differ. 

As the main part of trouting is done in those pleasant 
days of May and June when the summer is opening, it 
might perhaps be well to vary the question by asking 
what the length of a trout will probably be in June of the 
third year of his growth. Will it be quite 6in.? 

A New YorK FISHERMAN. 


Trout PrcrurREs.—There are on view at Messrs. Abbey 
& Imbrie’s, 18 Vesey street, this city, three paintings by 
Mr. Wakeman Holberton. The “Rise,” the ‘‘Struggle” 
and the “Death.” They are in Mr. Holberton’s best vein, 
and show careful study. The trout are accurate and life 
like, and the setting gives pleasing effect toeach. Mr. 
Holberton is a conscientious and skillful delineator of 
game fish and angling scenes, 


TH life business of the Travelers Insurance Company, ot Hart- 
ford, is increasing faster than that of almost any other company 
in existence.—Adv. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


[JAN. 6, 1887. 


LANDLOCKED SALMON. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: ; 

In FOREST AND STREAM, Dec. 30, in reply to a corres- 
pondent about landlocked salmon fly-fishing, you say, 
“The landlocked salmon is a native of Maine, and only 
exists outside that State where planted.” Is not that a 
slip of memory? or am I wrong in stpposing it settled 
that the landlocked salmon of Maine and the wininnish 
of Canada are the same? Mr. Hallock’s ‘‘Sportsman’s 
Gazetteer,” p, 305, makes it the same, and quotes a letter 
from Mr. G. A. Boardman, of Calais, Me., in which Mr. 
Boardman says, “‘I have compared the wininnish of the 
Saguenay with the landlocked salmon (Salmo glover?) and 
think them the same. Some years ago some of the Sag- 
uenay fish were sent to Cambridge. Professor Agassiz, 
Mr. Putnam and myself compared them, and Apassiz 
thought them the same, * * * They have been identi- 
fied in several of our Maine rivers, also in Loch Lomend 
and Mespick, N, B., in Nova Scotia, in St. John’s Lake, 
Grand Lake, Salmon River, and Pockwock Lake, and I 
have no doubt it will be found in many of the rivers of 
clear water coming inte the St, Lawrence, and when 
caught are called young salmon.” The latter would not 
be true in Canada. The Canadians know their own 
wininnish, MOoNATIQUOT. 


Hiditor Forest and Strean: 

I am surprised to read in the FORES’ aND STREAM of 
Dec. 30 inst., bottom line of page 447, the statement 
that landlocked salmon do not exist outside the State of 
Maine, except where they have been planted. Surely so 
much has been written respecting the distribution of this 
fish that the facts ought to be well known and remembered. 
1 saw landlocked salmon taken from Loch Lomond, six 
miles from St. John, N, B., in 1864, and Mr. Harry Ven- 
ning, Fishery Inspector of the Province, then compared 
them with the Schoodic salmon of the river St. Croix, 
which separates New Brunswick from Maine, and fully 
established their identity, which had been previously in 
doubt, all of which circumstances were duly related in 
“Hallock’s Fishing Tourist,” published in 1873 by Harper 
& Brothers. I have also caught landlocked salmou in the 
Stony Lake chain of lakes, in Peterborough county, 
Ontario, Canada, some eighty miles north of Lake Ontario; 
and notably at the headwaters of the Saguenay River, 
designated as the ‘‘grand discharge” of Lake St. John, 
where the fish is locally known as the wininnish, all of 
which I am well aware has been printed in FoREST AND 
STREAM, with such specific details as were necessary to 
fully establish and identify the several locations with the 
facts. Yetit can hardly be wondered at that among such 
masses of information as have appeared in your journal 
since its birth, thirteen years ago, some matters should be 
momentarily overlooked. SHARLES HALLOCK. 


SEA TROUT OF THE PACIFIC COAST. 


“The ved-spotted trent of Alaska and of the rest of the Pacific 
slope was once called spectabilis, but is now down in the book as 
Salvelinus matma. If any one has seen a red-spotied trout which 
is different from malma, he has seen a species which is not to be 
found in any collection of west coast fishes.—T, H, BEAN.” 

N the summer of 1885, during a summer trip on the 

southeast coast of Alaska, one of the excursionists 
aboard the steamer caught an 8in. trout with a spoon 
along the rocky shore of an estuary, which I at once 
recognized as identical in pattern with the Canadian sea 
trout of the Atlantic coast. The markings were precisely 
the same, spots and all, and quite unlike those of ‘any of 
the many varieties of west side trout. [ am well aware 
that scientists admit no distinction between this so-called 
sea trout and the eastern S. fontinalis of the brooks, yet 
from their widely diverse habits I have persistently 
maintained that the distinction between the two is as 
different as that between the sea salmon and the lJand- 
locked salmon, and very much of the same character. I 
do not claim that they are structurally different or enough 
different to distinguish them as distinct species, but I can 
distinguish the fresh-water variety from the salt as readily 
as I can tell a Norman cart horse from an Indian cayuse. 

This ‘‘brook trout with sea habits’—the sea trout—is 
peculiarly a Northern variety and is not found south of 
the northern coast of Maine, although brook trout are 
known to tun down streams into salt water when they 


have access to it, and individual specimens have been | 


taken in pound nets off the coast of Long Island a mile 
‘from shore. But the habits of these are in no respect like 
those of the Canadian sea trout, which make their appear- 
ance at stated periods in vast schools all along the coast 
from Maine to Labrador and northward. I have, by care- 
ful ingniry among Hudson’s Bay factors, been able to trace 
these fish through the waters of those high latitudes 
which are washed by the Arctic Ocean, and [am by these 
data confirmed in the belief that their range is from the 
Atlantic to the Pacific, which the capture of the isolated 
Alaska specimen would seem to substantiate. I have 
been told by agents of the Mackenzie River and Rupert 
Land districts that salmon are not found on the Arctic 
coast, but that these are replaced in those waters by im- 
mense numbers of sea trout, identical with those under 
our present consideration. CHARLES HALLOCK. 


To correct an ambiguity in Capt. Beardslee’s communi- 
cation of last week, it should be stated that the point of 
difference between Dr. Streets and himself was substan- 
tially one of nomenclature, Capt. Beardslee calling the 
trout clarkit which Dr. Streets called purpuratus, 


Tun OPTICS OF ANGLING,—At the monthly meeting of 
the Manchester Anglers’ Association Dr, A. Hodgkinson 
gave an address on ‘‘The Optics of Angling.” Vol. IT. of 
* Anelers’ Evenings” contains a paper which was alluded to 
by Dr. Hodgkinson, on the same subject, by Mr. Able 
Heywood, Jr. In considering the subject of angling 
optics, we are met, as Mr. Hodgkinson pointed out, by 
the difficulty that we do not know exactly what the sight 
of fishes is, but we must assume it to be not much unlike 

our own, and we are not without grounds for the as- 
sumption. By drawings on a blackboard Dr. Hodgkinson 
showed how the eyes of both men and fishes were alike in 
their main parts, the greatest divergence being that, 
whereas the optic nerve in man occupies only a small por- 
tion of the brain, in fishes it occupies pretty nearly the 
whole brain; and we may presume, therefore, that the 
sight of fishes is more sensitive. Dr. Hodgkinson then 
dealt with the phenomena of the passages of rays of light 
fyom the rare mediwn air, to the dense medium water, 


and the change in direction that the incident ray under- 
goes; he pointed out the fact that under certain conditions 
an angler on the bank might be invisible to a fish in the 
stream, but the exultation of the gentlemen assembled 
was probably damped when they heard that, in order 
practically to discover the distance, they must stand from 
the water, in order to be invisible, they must take their 
height and multiply it by 14, which, as an unfortunate 
angler who was present pointed out, would require him, 
seeing’ that he is 6ft. high, to stand 84ft. from the water's 
edge before he could take advantage of the invisible 
mantle Dr, Hodgkinson had promised him, The case, 
however, is not quite so hopeless as this, for, as the doctor 
pointed out, the water in which the fly-fisher angles is 
not generally so smooth as a mirror, and in ripple or 
broken water it is impossible for fish to see the object on 
two legs that may be on the bank. In fishing for trout, 
wading in many streams is a necessity, and by means of 
an ingeniously constructed tank Dr, Hodgkinson showed 
not only what the angler looked like to the fish when he 
waded, but how his aspect was affected by the color of 
the bottom of the river, and that of such cover as there 
might be on the bank. The rather startling announce- 
ment was made and demonstrated that, while the wader 
was duplicated so far as his legs were concerned, another 
pair appearing upside down on the actual legs, the man’s, 
body, if visible at all, was far away from the legs, and 
over head, where, if we put ourselves in the position of 
the fishes, we should expect to see nothing but sky. No 
fish then ever saw a wader with his two halyes united, 
and whether its feeble brain can ever connect together 
the two distinst objects—the body up in the air and the 
legs down in the water—is extremely doubtful. The tank 
by which Dr. Hodgkinson was enabled to demonstrate his 
theories was made so that from one end the observer could, 
by directing his vision from various depths of water, al- 
ways look through a slip of glass placed at right angles to 
the point toward which he looked. In this way, and by 
use of a little figure to represent a man, the point where 
invisibility begins (four degrees) could be clearly seen, as 
well as the effect which the water has of apparently lift- 
ing the object much above the position which it occupies. 
—London Fishing Gazette. 


How ro Cook Fisk.—This is a handy little book of 
sixty pages from the German, with additions, by Hugo 
Mulertt, Cincinnati, O. The recipes cover the cooking of 
carp in many ways, such as plain boiled; cooked blue, in 
Prussian style; in beer, Saxon style, etc., and includes 
most American salt and fresh water fishes, together with 
some soups and sauces. Price by mail, 25 cents. 


THE RoD AND REEL ASsoOcIATION.—A meeting of the 
National Rod and Reel Association to arrange for the 
tournament on May 25 and 26, will be held at the laboratory 
of E. G. Blackford, Fulton Market, on Saturday next, 
Jan. 8,at 2 P.M. The committees will be appointed and 
the rules may be revised, This will be an important 
meeting, and a full attendance is requested. 


Hisheulture. 


Address all commnunrications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co 


KENTUCKY’S PENNY WISDOM. 


Hditor Forest and Stream ; 

Tf conscientious editors and veracious reporters and corres- 
pondents err not in judgement and Rieter Kentucky has 
in her last Legislatures exhibited the most magnificently 
unsurpassed specimens of aggregated jackassry that either 
State or nation can boast, Especially remarkable for their 
prolificacy of little local bills, they semi-occasionally essayed 
something general, and in their superlative zeal were rarely 
content with simply making bad worse. In exteneration of 
their prolonged picnic at the capital last winter, when the 
howl of disgust became threatening, they cut off afew in- 
sufficient BUDE PACES which their predecessors had made 
for valuable works, and in their “sop to Cerberus” was our 
Fish Commission. Amendments (?) to fish law had already 
nullified that, and on reflection it was probably a huge 
financial stroke, as seining and netting fingerlings is so uni- 
versal in the depleted rivers and brooks that the fry planted 
by the Commission would never have reached the magni- 
tude of fingerlings. Nearly fifty years ago the struggle for 
a fish law began, and the fact that there was no fish in any 
of the streams where seines could be drawn, contributes to 
the passage of an imperfect act after a prolonged fight, and 
partial enforcement for two or three years produced such 
astounding results in increase and growth of the native 
fishes that the vandals persisted till they succeeded in kill- 
ing the auriferous hen. There may be “a good time coming 
boys,”? but we who have started down the shady side will 
probably “not live to see the day,” though ‘‘our sands have not 
run out,’’ when we reach the limit. Letus hope, however, that 
a violent endemic of partial sanity may strike the legislators 
while in session, before many years, and a better law be 
enacted, never to be repealed. 

To capture a respectable string of fish we must go far into 
the mountains or into a neighboring State, whose legislators 
have occasional outcroppings of intelligence. MKENTUCKIAN, 


BREEDING SALMONID#. 


fi pees largest fish breeding establishment in Great Britain 

is the Howietoun Fishery of Sir James R. G. Maitland, 
Bart., at Stirlmg, Scotland. <A history of this fishery has 
been published, at least we read in English papers that 
Part J, has just been issued, and that the following is con- 
tained in the preface: 

“Tne Howietoun Fishery having now been just completed, 
after ten years of continous constructive work, it seems to 
me unadvisable longer to delay publishing an account of the 
mode in which the design has been carried out, and of the 
results already obtained. The object in view has been to 
prove, by actual experience, that the culture of the Salmon- 
idw# can be made commercially a success, if set about in a 
business-like manner. At a very early period I realized that, 
in comparison with the number of live fish claimed to have 
been produced the results of fishculture as applied to the 
Salmonidze were in general’very meagre. What the reasons 
were did not seem clear. At first I was inclined to attribute 
it principally to some want in the treatment of the oya. 
Now, with fuller knowledge, I only wonder that any results 
were obtained. At the head of the list stand out in strong 
relief over-statements, caused, no doubt, by the anxiety to 
claim the best possible results and insuperable difficulty in 
counting the fry; next in order, the most total ignorance of 
the habits and requirement of young fish, and the difficulty 
of transplanting them—for their mere conveyance alive to 


‘the destination ts pot suficient; they must he carried in per- 


fectly clean water, they must be perfectly prepared, the tem- 

erature of the transport-tank must be kept within a few 

legrees of that of the stream into which they are to be 
turned, and the stream itself must not only be suitable for 
fry, but the part nf the stream where they are liberated must 
be skilfully selected. Nextin pore of deadliness, the insane 
overcrowding of the oya, and afterward of the fry in the 
trays. This was supposed to be the sovereign remedy for 
the admittedly meagre results. Do not waste money over 
your hatching-house. Only lay down enough eggs, and a 
few inches thick, if possible, and a yery few pounds will 
suffice to stock all the waters in the country. € ova were 
laid down in this manner at first by hundreds of thousands, 
afterward by millions. Tens of thousands of pounds sterl- 
ing have been spent—wasted, if you like—and to-day we are 
still asking, where is the result? Where? But thereis a 
yet more fatal cause of failure, a cause so hidden that never 
was it Suspected until the Howietoun experiments placed it 
beyond a doubt, The maturity of the parentsis of paramount 
importance In determining the chance of the offspring in the 
struggle for existence. Old spawners produce strong and 
healthy fry; young spawners, though comparatively more 
prolific, produce weaker offspring, with a much smaller 
chance of holding their own in the waste of waters, The 
problem is now solved. The culture of the salmonide is now 
an achieved success, And in the Hope that the methods fol- 
lowed may prove of use to those working on the still larger 
question of our sea fisheries, I will endeavor to bring the ex- 


pease part of the eS which I haye been largely 


.elped by F. Day, C.LE., F.L.S., down to the hour of pub- 
lication, I take this opportunity of acknowledging the 
great assistance I have received from my wife, fo whose un- 
tiring energy the fishery owes much of its present prosperity, 
and this book its existence.—J. R. G. MAITLAND (Stirling, 
WN. B., Oct. 1886),” 


Che ZBennel. 


FIXTURES. 
DOG SHOWS. 


January, 1887,—_Bench Show of Poultry and Pet Stock <Associ- 
ation, at Adams, Mass. W. fF. Davis, Secretary. 

Jan, 17 to 21, 1887.—Ohio State Poultry, Piston and Pet Stock 
Association Dog Show, Columbus, O, . F, Kuell, Superintend- 
ent, Columbus, O. 

Jan. 18 to 21.—Exhibition under auspices of the National Poultry 
and Bench Show Association, Gate City Guards Armory, Atlanta, 
Ga. R.J. Fisher, Secretary. 

Feh. 8 to 11.—Southern Massachusetts Poultry Association Bench 
Show, all River. A. R. G, Mosher, Secretary. 

March 22 to 25, el Ora eNO of the New Jersey Kennel 
eet Waverly, N. J. A. C. Wilmerding, Secretary, Bergen Point, 


N. J. 

March 29 to April 1, 1887.—Inaugural Bench Show of Rhode 
Island Kennel Club, Providence, R. I. N. Seabury, Secretary, 
Box 1388, Providence, P 

April 5 to 8, 1887—Third Annual Show of New England Kennel 
Club, Boston. F. L. Weston, Secretary, Hotel Boylston, Boston, 


Mass. 

April 12 to 15, 1887,—Thirteenth Aunual Dog Show of the Western 
Pennsylvania Ponliry Society, at Pittsburgh, Pa, C. B. Elben, 
Secretary. . 3 f 

May 8 to 6, 1887.—Eleventh Annual Show of the Westminster 
Kennel Club, Madison Square Garden, New York. James Morti- 
mer, Superintendent, — _ 

FIELD TRIALS, 

Web. 14, 1887.—Inaugural Trials of Tennessee Sportsmen's Associ- 
ation. Entries close Jan, 10. R. M. Dudley, Secretary, No. 84 
Broad street, Nashville, Tenn, 


A. K. R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 


HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, tor the registration 
of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month. Entries close on the Ist, Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (60 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50, Address ‘American Kennel Register,” P. O. Box 2832, New 
York. Number of entries already printed 4502, 


THE PACIFIC COAST FIELD TRIALS. 


HE annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Field Trials Club 
was held near Haniord, Cal., commencing Dee, 13. 
Seven dogs competed in the All-Aged Stake. Jn the first 
series Judge Post’s English setter bitch Janet beat W. 
Schreiber’s pointer dog Mountain Boy. J. M. _Barney’s 
ointer dog Jim Pinch beat J. G, Edward’s English setter 
og Royal Duke II. W. Schreiber’s pointer bitch Lassie 
beat J. B. Martin’s English setter dog Dashing Money. 
California Kennels’ Sweetheart a bye. In the second series 
Sweetheart beat Lassie, Tom Pinch beat Janet. Inthefinal 
for first, Sweetheart beat Tom Pinch and won first prize, 


Lassie beat Tom Pinch and won second prize. Tom Pinch 
beat Dashing Money and won. third prize. In the Derby but 


two dogs put in an appearance. C. Keading’s English setter 
dog Shot Beat E. W. Briggs’s pointer dog Climax, and wou, 
The trials were run on Mr. Lilli’s magnificent ranch on 
Kings River. This ranch of 60,000 acres is fenced and well 
preserved. Beautiful streams traverse the estate and quail 
are abundant there, being found in good numbers for the 
trials. Nothing was venting: in the way of appointments 
and surroundings to make the trials most enjoyable. The 
judges were Messrs, Pyle, Fred. Taft, late of Boston, and 

ranklin Satterthwaite, of Newark, New Jersey, whois now 
out on the Coast enjoying the splendid shooting there. Mr. 
Satterthwaite’s long experience in the field has done much 
to qualify him for the responsible position which he here 
occupied. Aside from Mr. Satterthwaite’s great experience in 
the field, it will be remembered that he was one of the first 
sportsmen in this country to denounce the disreputable and 
lowering practices of certain handlers at our earlier field 
trials, and for his fearless action in the matter the sportsmen 
of America owe him a debt of gratitude. Hespeaks enthusi- 
astically of the courteous and nose we treatment accorded 
him by Mr. Lilli, and in fact by all the California sportsmen 
whom he met. 


NATIONAL FIELD TRIALS CEVB. 


HE regular annual meeting of the National Field Trials 
T Club was held at the Stonewall House, Grand Junction, 
fenn., on Tuesday evening, Dec. 14, Gen. W. B. Shattue, 
the president, in the chair. On motion of Mr. P. H. Bryson 
it was voted that the chair appoint a committee of three to 
prepare running rules for the trials next year, The president 
appointed Mr. P. H. Bryson, Col. A. Merriman and Mr. B. 
Waters. On motion of Mr. 'T. M. Brumby it was voted that 
the rules be published sixty days previous to the closing of ' 
the entries for the Derby. On motion of Mr. Roweit was yoted 
that the president pupoit a committee to revise the constitu- 
tion and by-laws, and Hon. Thomas A. Logan, Major J. H, 
Trezevant and E. F. Stoddard were appointed. On motion 
of Capt. E. S. Gay the executive committee were authorized 
to secure suitable grounds for the trials next year. Eleven 
members were unanimously elected. Mr, P. B. Bryson and 
Mr. N. Rowe were appointed a committe to nominate officers 


for the ensuin . They reported the following list which 
was anes elected; President, Gen, W. B. Shattuc. 
Cincinnati, O.; Vice-Presidents, Col. dW. Renfroe, Atlanta, 


Jax. 6, 1887] FOREST AND STREAM, 
Ga.. and Hon, J. S. Wise, Richwond, Va.; Secretary and | the Mayor shall designate, at a place to be provided and in- 
Treasurer, C. W. Paris, Cincinnati, O., Executive Commit-| dicated by him, where such animals, if not within forty- 
tee, Hon. Thomas A. Logan, Col. L, A. Harris, Cincinnati, eight hours thereafter claimed and redeemed by the owner 
-0.; H. F. Stoddard, Dayton, O,; F. I Stone, Chattanooga, | or some other person, shall be killed and destroyed in such 
Tenn., and B. Pp, Holliday, Prairie, Miss. The ex-| manner and by such persons as the Mayor shall designate, 
écutive committee were authorized to arrange the} ‘Any owner or other person who may claim such dog shall, 
Stakes and tix upon the dates for the tmals of] before being placed in possesssion thereof, pay therefor the 
1887. Mr. N. Rowe offered $100as a prize for the Cham-| sum of $3. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply only 
ion Stake next year, which was acccepted, and he was| to dogs owned or claimed by residents of this city, and any 
endered a vote of thanks. Mr, P, H. Bryson, Captain E. S. | person who shall knowingly present any such dog, and claim 
Gay and Mr. N. Rowe were appointed a committee to de-| payment for the capture thereof, which shall not be owned 
termine what amount should be paid to Mr. Stephenson for | or captured within the corporate limits of this city, shal] 
his-services as Secretary. The meeting then adjourned to| thereby incur a penalty of $10.” 
the following evening. On Wednesday evening it was voted 
that the president be empowered to treat with the American 
Kennel Club for the transfer of the remaining copies of Vol, HANDLERS’ ASSOCIATION. 
I. of the Stud Book with the right to publish a second rao, ; ’ ’ ine =: 
edition. The committee reported that $100 should be paid | /[°HE annual meeting of The National Association of Field 
Mr, Stephenson for his services, and it was so ordered, It Trial Handlers was held at Grand Junction, Tenn., on 
was voted that the club retain its membership in the] Saturday evening, Dec, 18. In the absence of the president 
American Kennel Club. An adjournment was then made | and vice-president, Dr, James N. Maclin, of Keeling, Tenn., 
until Friday evening to hear the report of the treasurer, but | was called to the chair, The minutes of the last meeting 
he was unable to be present. The president gave notice that | were read and approved, and the report of the treasurer, 
charges had been preferred, that im the heat between Ben | showing a handsome balance, was accepted, The report of 
Hill and Lillian the former had been pulled and that the | ‘the committee appointed to draft.a constitution and by-laws 
charges would be referred to the executive committee. The| was accepted. Several members were elected, The com- 
meeting then adjourned to Saturday eyening, when the] mittee appointed to nominate officers for the ensuing year 
treasurer stated that it would be impossible to present a de- | reported the following list, which was unanimously elected; 
tailed statement as several bills were outstanding. It was| President, D, H, Rose, Lawrenceburgh, Tenn.; Vice-Presi- 
yoted that he should pay the bills and send the papers to his | dent. H. H, Briggs, San Francisco, Cal.; Secretary ad 
successor, Messrs, Bryson and Stephenson called for the|Treasurer, N. B. Nesbitt, Chesterville, Miss.; Hxecutive 
charges aguinst the pulling of Ben Hill but the chair coed eee ee ee siete Faeroe eee Ap eee 
i F order, i -hen adjourned sine | Chicago, Tl.; W, W. Titus, Montpelier, Miss.; J. M. Avent. 
tie ee eee aaeta SENS MaSVTG, ot i ; Hickory Valley, Tenn.: S. 1. Hammond, New York. Mr. Rose 
: poet ae se rl phan the segcae On for ens pees 
conferred, Charges having been preferred against Messrs, 
COLLIE CLUB SWEEPSTAKES. Stephenson and Beyau for ec uateane to defeat the dog 
HILADELPHIA, Dec. 8L.—Aditor Forest and Streanv:) Ben Hill in his heat with Lillian, they were called upon 
I take pleasure in sending you the following list of | for their defense. Mr, Stephenson made a straightforward 
entries to the first annual Collie Sweepstakes, given under and perfectly frank statement, entirely exonerating Mr. 
the auspices of the Collie Club of America: Bevan and taking all the responsibility for the act upon him- 
CHESTNUT HILL KENNEL.—Dublin Scot, Jr. (Dublin Scot—} self. He said that he entered Ben Hill merely for the pur- 
Spoiled Miss), Scot’s Bairn (Dublin Scot—Spoiled Miss), | pose of showing that he was broken and a good dog, although 
Scottish Hero (Dublin Seot—Spoiled Miss), Young Meg | he did not think him good enough to win, and that he con- 
(Charleton—Old Meg). Albethorpe (Nullamore—Gem), Hazel | sidered Lillian a much better dog. When it was decided that 
Thorpe (Nullamore—Gem), Queen of Thorpe (Nullamore— | they must compete he endeavored to withdraw his dog, but 


m). was not permitted todoso. He then determined that Ben 
A, 5S, APGAR.—Nut Brown Maiden (SStrephon—Dot). should not win oyer the dog of his best friend, stating that 
J, R. McALPINE,—Loris (Ben Nevis—Lady Mac). he believed that the public would think him in such case to 
GA. SmitH.—Rutland Maid (Rutland—Maid), Rutland, | be playing false and trying to win a reputation for his dog 

Jr. (Rutland—Maid), Scotia (Rutland—Wild Rose), by beating Lillian. He also said that he did not for a 

G. A. FLETCHER.—Rutledge (Rutland—Maid), Rutland | moment think that he was wronging any one but himself, 


Jock (Rutland—Wild Rose), Rosemary (Rutland—Wild | After a full and impartial hearing the association, taking 
Rose) Rosalind (Rutland—Wild Rose). ‘into consideration the motives that actuated Mr, Stephen- 
J. VAN ScHaAicK.—Lottie (Surbiton—Nancy Lee), Nancy | son, accepted his explanation and. decided to inflict no pen- 
Ii. (Surbiton—Nancy Lee). Pomp (Surbiton—Nancy Lee), | alty. The secretary was instructed to have one hundred 
Olivia Il, (Sable—Olivia), Kaluria Scot (Scotson—Young | copies of the constitution and by-laws printed for distribu- 
Nancy), Darnley Il. (Foxie—Sonsie), tion among the members, It was voted that a special meet- 
HEMPSTEAD FARM Co.—Cheyiot Boy (Robin Adair—Zulu } ing of the association be held at High Point, N. C., next 
Princess), Zulu (Robin Adair—Zulu Princess), May (Robin | year during the trials there, 
Adair—Lassie), March (Robin Adair—Lassie), April (Robin 
Adair—Lassie). 


JAMES W ATSON.—Startle (Northampton—Blackberry Girl), BIRMINGHAM BENCH SHOW. 
Surprise (Northampton—Blackberry Girl), [From a Special Correspondent.] 


THOMAS Linpsay.—Dew Drop (Strephon—Jersey Beauty). tele: 
JAMES LINDSAY. —-Luella (Strephon—-Mavis), Helen (Sire: HE twenty-seventh annual exhibition of dogs was held 
in Curzon Hall, Birmingham, Noy. 29 and 30 and Dec. 


hon—Mavis). 50 é 
us Mrs. FP. w FooTl,—Bijou (Darnley—Lucy). 1 and 2, the total entry amounting to 1,060, which included 

J, Horn, JR.—Sandy (Surbiton—Henrietta). double entries. The classes as a whole were equal to any of 

J. D. SHOTWELL.—Shirley (Surbiton—Beauty TV.), Tom | the Society’s previous exhibitions, but the attendance was 
Brown (Ben Neyis—Lady Mac). below the average, . ; 

C. M, TrHEs.—David’ (Strephon—Mavis). In the deerhound challenge class Bevis I., looking bright 

C. VAN W. FisH.—Sandy Kilt (Bobbie Burns—Witch | and well for his years, won, and is still one of our best deer- 
Hazel), Young Trefoil (Bobbie Burns—Witch Hazel). hounds, In the open dog class there was a good collection, 

L. L, S. CLEARMAN.—Jolly (Surbiton—Henrietta). and we fancied the he. Warwick as one of the best in the 


J, P. GRay, JR—Donald V, (Robin Adair—Effie Dean), | class, being large and powerful with quality, and stood well. 
Glencairn (Nullamore—Eftie Dean), Guenn (Nullamore—Effie | Buscar II. was entered not for competition; he is. a-very 
Dean), owerful dog, but coarse and we don’t admire his coat, 

MARTIN DENNIs.—Franklin (Strephon— Flossie). irst and cup went to Athole IL, areal good animal, just 

OC. P. MATTOCKS.—Maggie XVI. (Clyde—Maggie), Clyde | soft enough in coat. Donavourd Bran IJ. shows quality, but 
LXXIM1, (Clyde—Maggie), Clyde LXXVIII. (Clyde—Yar-| is rather fine in face. Ronald, he., too small. We think 


row). Fingall I, unnoticed, very harshly treated; he won first at 
A. R. Kyte.—Glenlivat (Strephon—Mavis). Warwick and we think should have been in the prize list 
J. S. Rocers.—Toby Wayne, Scot Wayne, Frank Wayne, | here. Bitches—Spencer first, a bitch of good qtiality and 
Wayne Beauty and Pomp gece (Darnley—Lucy). good in coat, but shown in low condition. Glen fsla, he., 
. J. IRELAND.—Unnamed (King Bruce—Beatrice). only 14 months, good size, quality, wonderful depth of chest, 
We have three or four more entries, but have not as yet | shown thin and looked fiat-sided. Lassie I1., third, good in 
received full descriptions, so hold them over. head, body, legs and feet, fall off in hindquarters. Cheria 


Guo. A. SmitH, Sec. and Treas. (late Lady), here vhe. and reserve, we thought all-round as 
ood as any in the class, but her ears and broad skull are 
coeds Nese Her, F . a ys ie 
n the challenge class for greyhounds Acalia, as last year 
> NEW YORK DOG LAW. won and held the same position here, but we preferred her 
ORONTO, Canada.—Editor Forest and Stream: The] kennel companion Lancashire Witch, and we know their 
Hvening Telegram of this city says: “The dog nuisance | owner agrees with us, In the open dog class Sampson won 
is becoming unbearable in Toronto and should at once be] again this year. He is a good upstanding black dog, shown 
attended to. Objectionable scenes in the streets by day and] in very good condition and possessing bone and quality. 
horrid howlings at night are too preyalent to be tolerated | Lemon Squash, another good upstanding dog, but we 
any longer, There is no city so cursed with dogs and curs} thought Balkis, he., quite equal to any in the class, and a 
asin Toronto. In New York dogs are not allowed on the| young dog, by Memnon, sadly out of condition, about the 
streets at all, unless their owners are tied to them by a chain | pick of the basket, bar being high on the leg, which we con- 
orrope. The law appears to dread the owner as much asthe | sidered was owing a great deal to his low condition, In 
dog. Wemust do the same here. Taxes appear to have no| bitches the winner here last year again won this year, and, 
effect in decreasing the number of these brutes, for half of! so far as we could see, she was about the worst specimen in 
them have no taxes paid on them at all, while the other half| the class, being small, long, flat back, straight behind and 
are owned by people who would have a dog if they had to go| very plain in her shoulders. We fancied Lady Elinor, Coral 
without their meals in orderto pay for it, Let these good] and Telegram III. about the best in the lot. The two 
people have their dogs, pay more taxes and keep their pets | former were unnoticed. Touch-and-Go second, smart little 
at home. The increased taxes might decrease the noise at | bitch, but too small, 
night, by which noise many a weary suiferer is deprived of | Beagles were a very fair collection, and we think, properly 
necessary Beer and the shotgun or lasso would rid the| placed, the reserve Abigall is not up to her old form, 
streets in the daytime of this insufferable nuisance. Let us Regent won in the challenge class for fox-terriers, with 
see whether the mayor or any of the aldermen has pluck | Brookbouse Nick, looking well for his years, reserve. Rose- 
enough to tackle this subject and confer a fayor upon the | mary won in bitches, with no opponent. Open dogs, a very 


city.’ ‘ ; i moderate vollection. Raby Mixer well ahead for first, a yery 
Please advise me if this dog-plagued editor is correct re-| nice little dog from the same kennel coming second, but 4 
garding the New York law. Ww. good way behind the form of the winner, but good in size 
The New York city ordinance is as follows: and shows well, with a fair, good head and good coat, and 


“Hereafter it shall not be lawful to permit any dog to go| sure to win more before he is out of the puppy class, where 
abroad loose or at large in any of the public streets, lanes, | he also competed here and won second to Mr. Clark’s young 
alleys, highways, parks or places within the corporate limits | dog Reckon. In bitches, Mr. Raper was again to the front 
of the city of New York, under a penalty of $3 for each | with Richmond Mince, who we fancy is getting coarser in 
offense, to be recovered against the owner, possessor or person | head, and her shoulders are decidedly not improving. Mr. 
who knowingly harbored such dog within three days previ- | Clark’s Rachel was here unnoticed. We understand she 
ous to the time of such dog being so found going around | declined to show herself when the judge was officiating on 
loose or at large; and the Commissioners of Police are hereby | this class. Otherwise no doubt she would have won and 

authorized and directed ta cause complaint to be made tothe correctly so, as we fancy her one of the best if not the best 
Corporation Attorney against the owner or SEEPS, of every |} fox-terrier we know of at the present time. Messrs. Hill & 
dog permitted to go loose or at large within the corporate | Ashton came second with a very nice young bitehb, just light 
‘limits, as aforesaid, for the recoyery of the penalties pre- | enough in bone and not properly furnished behind; her ears 
seribed in this ordinance; such penalties and all license fees, | are also on the large side, but a good little terrier and won 
when collected, to be accounted for semi-monthly and paid | first in bitch puppies. Reckon, first in dog puppies, is a very 
to the Comptroller of said city, and, upon the requisition of | true-made little terrier, with plenty of style and bone for his 
the Mayor, to be applied towards the payment of enforcing | size, but to our mind he is small, weak and toyish in head, 
the provisions of this ordinance. Nothing in this ordinance | fine in muzzle and round in skull. 
shall prevent any dog from going into any such street, lane, In wire-haired fox-terriers Jack’s Yarn, not looking so well 
alley, highway, park or public place, provided such dog shall | as we have seen bim, had a walk over in the challenge class 
be held by such owner or other person securely by a cord or | for this variety. Open dogs, Jack’s Agau won first and held 
chain, to be not more than four feet long, fastened to acollar | the same position in the puppy class. He is areal good dog 
around the neck of the animal. : _ | but we consider him too large for his age and his ears are 
‘The Mayor of the city of New York is hereby authorized large. Carlisle Venture, a good dog, but plain and wants 
and empowered to take such measures as he may deem most | the quality of the winuer. Bitches, Try Again second, and 
efficient to carry into effect the provisions of section 1 of this | the same position in puppies, is on the large side. Coalville 
ordinance, All dogs found loose or at large, as aforesaid, | Mischief we think won well; Barton Model having lost her 
shall he seized, captured and delivered by such persons as | old form, and we are afraid she must take a back seat in the 


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future, Mr. Raper won the team prize with Raby Mixer, 
Richmond Dazzle and Richmond Mince. 

Pointers, challenge class, Naso of Upton won well, with 
his dam, Nan, a good second to him; as there was no second 
she got the reserve number. Open dogs, Alden Ben, a good 
lemon and white, plenty of bone, size and style, but lacking 
the quality of some others in the class. Perdix, good, use- 
fnul-looking dog, not possessing the quality of his brother, 
Naso of Upton. Devon Ponto, very showy dog, looks like a 
worker with a very good head, but might be better im 
shoulders, and shown here much owt of condition. Cornish 
Don, he., should have about won, being full of quality with 
plenty of bone, but may be 4 bit short to please some. Glad- 
some, first, a fine Hpeteneiae lemon and white with good 
movements. This dog also won first in the class for field 
trial winners. Bitches, Tightfield Bloom, a very sweet bitch 
when we had her off the bench she seemed timid and moved 
badly, Lady Croxteth, good-headed, liver and white, un- 
noticed, wide in tront and light im bone. Duchess of Hunt- 
royde, good bitch, with character and good feet and legs. 
We preferred herto some placed over her. Arizona, good 
stamp, coarse tail, Ilma, first, good bitch, heayily marked, 
dark liver color, 

Tn challenge class for small-sized pointers the well-known 
good little bitch Bean Ideal won; we think her a trifle light 
in eye, Glee, reserved, not so good in bone ss the winner. 
Small dogs, first, Forrest King. a lemon and white, plain 
before the eye, bul a well-nade doe with plenty of bone for 
his size. TBrackett IT., unnoticed, we considered should 
have been in the prize list; Milton Baron, rather fine, wants 
hone and substance. Chandos, first. possesses bone, sub- 
stance and quality, and we think was correctly placed; he 
would bé improved with a darker eye. Bitches, first and 
seconcl, sisters, the latter very small and weedy. We fancied 
the third prize bitch, Opal, to any in the class, with the 
reserve, Kornish Kate, next. Mr, Tredennich exhibited 
two more very nice bitches in this class. King of Kent, 
reserve in the open class, won easily in puppy, and will be 
again to the front, Domino, second in puppies, too leggy. 
Im the field trial class, the lemon and white Gladsome, first 
in open dogs, won here over Little Ben, and Rapid Ben being 
next best. Mr. Beck won the team prize with Nan, Naso of 
Upton, Rapid Ben and Nannie, Mr. Lioyd’s team getting the 
reserve num ber. 

Setters, field trial winners, first to the Irish setter Hector, 
looking remarkably well, as also was his kennel companion, 
Wee Kate, who later on defeated Garryowen in the challenge 
class for Irish setters. In the challenge class for English 
setters Bonnie Belle won. She is a very nice bitch, full of 
quality, with good head and black and tan markings, with 
blue marked body. Royalty came in for the reserve, but we 


‘fancied Count Howard, unnoticed, as best in theclass. Open 


class English setter’ dogs, King Mac, good in coat and good 
color, with a good body and passing good feet and legs, but 
4 trifle dished in face. Blue Dash, a strong usetul dog, coat 
inclined to be curly about head and ears, Prince Rupert I., 
who made his first appearance here last year, only got a yhe., 
and we think him about correctly placed, and consider him 
a better dog now than when shown here asa puppy. He is 
stylish and possesses character and quality, but not the best 
of feet and legs. Monk of Furness, second to him in the 
puppy class last year, won this time and correctly so; pos- 
sesses a beautiful level head, with good neck, shoulders and 
body, and the best of feet and legs; in color he is almost white. 
Royal Albert, third, is a very nice dog, possessing moré 
quality than usualin Mr. Shorthose’s dogs, being finer and 
more like galloping. The small dog Sir Totton, often 
reported upon, came secoud. In bitches, Mr. Cockerton won 
first and second with Madam Rachael and Belle of Furness, 

laced in the same position here last year. Wefancy Madam 
Perea as being younger and showing more quality. Mr, 
Potter showed a very nice dark blue ticked bitch in Queen 
Elsie, vhe, 

Black and tan setters, challenge class, Czarina won, 
looking well, and in good coat and feather. Open dogs.— 
This elass contained some good colored dogs, with good 
coats. and possessing good bodies, feet and legs, but the 
majority were plain in head. ‘The bitches were a yery small 
class, only four, and third prize was withheld. Mr. Chap- 
man’s well-known Heather Blossom winning, und a nice 
bitch, catalogued at 15 guineas, came second, which seemed 
a bargain for some person. 

Irish setters, challenge class, as we have previously stated, 
Wee Kate won over Garryowen, who was here unnoticed, 
Mountaineer getting the reserve number. Open dogs.— 
Hector won well, but after this we could not follow the 
awards. The class was areal good strong class, with a lot 
of good dogs. Frisco was unnoticed. Kildare was marked 
disqualified, we don’t know what for, and another good 
young dog in Moonlighter, also marked disqualified, and a 
special cup offered by the Itish Red etter Club, upon con- 
dition that it may be won by any member who had pre- 
viously won one of their cups, sothe cup goes to a dog 1n- 
noticed in the class. In our notes we have marked the 
second prize dog lucky. Bitches, first to a young bitch, who 
afterward won ina very strong class of all varieties setter 
puppies. The second Bris winner was also in the puppy 
class, but unnoticed. Molleen, a very good bitch, wants 
character in face. We preferred the unnoticed Kitty V. to 
the reserved Nadine. 

In spaniels, the challenge class had nine entries, and first 
was awarded to the Clumber Psycho, ten yearsold. He 
looked very well, considering his age, and is no doubt the 
most typical Clumber now showing. Yet we think the 
black spaniels Squaw and Solus should have been placed first 
and second, Solus was shown here too fat, and we belieye 
this is his first defeat for over two years. Water spanie!s 
were a very moderate lot; only one entry in bitches, and it 
Was an Hnglish water spaniel and looked like a half-bred 
retriever. In Clumber dogs, first went to Hotpot, a very 
good typical dog, a trifle short in back, but well shown. 
Trustfall, second prize, isplain of face and not in as good 
condition as the winner. In bitches, a small but very nice 
bitch, Snow, won. She was closely pressed by her sister, 
Cherie. In Sussex or liver-colored dogs, first went to Brid- 
ford Laddie, avery good colored dog of the correct type. 
Second is too dark in color, light in eye, lorg im body, but 
leggy. There were only two entries in bitches; Naomi au 
easy first, with a beautiful head, good coat and color, long 
and low; the best of the variety shown for a long while. 
Field spaniels, biack, Beverley Rex, winner of second, is of 
small size, good color and coat, but crooked im forelegs. 
Newton Abbot Darkie is short on leg, but coarse in head. 
Newton Abbot Lord has a good head, but is leggy. Tn 
bitches, Birdie is a large, handsome bitch. Unais a perfet- 
bodied bitch , with the best of feet and legs; she also has good 
coat and feather, but is deficient in head and ears. Beverley 
Rhea is a nice bitch, but is small and of the cocker stamp. 
In other colored spaniels, Newton Abbot Laddie is short in 
head, but good in body and coat. Bungy, from the same 
kennel, is coarse. Councillor, looking worn out, was second. 
In cocker dogs, the first is good Im head, but light in body. 
The second is good in body, but short in head. ‘The bitches 
were a good class. Florence, a liver, has a head of the large 
Spaniel type. First went toa young one likely to srow too 
large. Beverley Han, unnoticed, we thought the best cocker 
in the class j 

In the challenge class for Basset hounds, Bourbon, looking 
very well, once more won over Fino Vl. In open class Texas 
Fino is long and low, butshortin ear. Judge is rather flat- 
sided and short in ear, Remus won well. He isa trifle high 
on the leg. Im bitches first prize was withheld. But we 
thought Bertille and the unnoticed Purity quite good enough 
to have the prizes. awarded to them, 


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In the challenge class for St. Bernards Plinlimmon won 
easily over Guylord. In open, dogs, Duke of Marlborough 
II, isa grand specimen, not shown in as good condition as 
his successful o onents, but we believe him to be quite 
equal to Prince Battenberg when judged as a St. Bernard. 
The latter won the cup over Plinlimmon, a decision we could 
not indorse, as after looking both dogs carefully over, we 
consider Plinlimmon much the better dog, and Duke of 
Marlborough the second best dog in the show, perhaps runs 
close on being the best in England. Lord Winmarleigh was 
third and correctly placed, being a large, upstanding dog, 
shown in perfect coat and condition. He is too long and fine 
in face. ernardine won again this year, closely pressed by 
aoren Mab. The two classes provided for smooths were a 

ailure. 

In mastiffs, first went to King Canute, a good win, but we 
heard some talk about objections owing to Jameness; second 
went to Victor Hugo, a good, strong dog, just large enough 
in face and not perfectly straight on his legs. Third to 
Albert_Victor, a very large, strong made dog, with an enor- 
mous skull, very weak before the eye, but owing to deep flews 
he does not appear so at first sight; eye large and light in 
color, Reserye went to a small-sized dog, short in face, with 
badly carried ears, Nap, vhe., is a strong, powerful dog, not 
as short and square in head as thefancy requires. In bitches, 
first went to Cambrian Princess, looking well. Second to 
Toosie, often reported upon. Third to a moderately good 
brindle bitch, Countess of Woolands isa lengthy bitch of 
good size, but not with the short, square face of the winner. 

In sheepdogs champion Rutland had no opponent, He 
was looking remarkably well. In open dogs Claudian, fourth 

rize, is a black and tan with a good coat. He is getting 

eavy and loaded looking. Oakham, third prize, is a nice 
sable, showing character and quality, Fred, fifth prize, is 
coarse. Bendigo, a very good sable dog, also won in puppies, 
pessteaias a very level long head, good ears, good coat, with 

ody, shoulders, feet and legs all that could be wished for. 
In open bitches we liked Miss Posey equally as well as the 
second prize Bertha. We also fancied the yhe. Precious. 
Lady of the Lake, we considered deserved her position 
possessing feet, legs, shoulders and with a collie head anc 
ears, showing plenty of style and character all through. 
White Heather is a nice bitch with small ears carried well 
up- 

Rustic King won easily in the challenge class for bulldogs 
over Mr, Shirley’s entry, In open dogs, large size, first went 
to Oswego. Heislegzy with a good head, but small loin, 

ood in body and skull, but pinched in face. In bitches 
“Royal Heiress is too leggy. The second prize is small in 
face. The third is plain and bad in ear. In small dogs 
Sailor Prince was a good first. The second is leggy. In 
bitches the first is small in face with a good chest, but stands 
too high on her legs. 

In the challenge class for bull-terriers Trentham Dutch 
won well from Murderer II. In open dogs White Sam is a 
good dog, spoiled with a spotted nose. Royal III. is wide in 
chest. Dutch Lad is thick in skull, Eclipse is cheeky. 
King of Hearts has improved since the summer show in 
annon: and we thought should have won here. In bitches 
Duchess II. is a good, medium-sized bitch. Duchess, second 
prize, is a large stylish bitch; she falls off before the eye. 
West End Maggie, he., does not carry her ears properly, 
otherwise we consider her the most level-headed and best 
bitch in the class; she is of medium size. First went to 
Matchless, with a lemon mark on cheek; this bitch is much 
improved since the K. C. summer show, where she was un- 
noticed, and taking her condition and form into consider- 
ation, she may have been in her proper place on both occa- 
sions. Candidate, second prize, is cheeky. The Rake (late 
Peter II.) won here last year in the same class; he has grown 
coarse and cheeky since then; he is also much too large for 
the small class. In the small class Cribben, first, is a grand 
bodied little dog, with good feet and legs. Kelpie, second, 
is best in head but falls off in quarters. 

There was a challenge class provided for white English 
terriers, which had one entry, Leading Star, who seems 
going back. For open dogs, Chesseth Model, from the same 
Kennel, won, Mr. James Hinks coming second with a mod- 
erate young dog. In bitches Lady Lilly, small, very light in 
bone, and evidently not in good health, won second, with a 
yery nice old bitch winning first. ; 

In the challenge class for black and tans Mr. Royle’s Sir 
Fredrick won well from Kenwood Queen. In the open class 
the winners were well placed, but nothing particularly good 


in quality turned up. A very moderate bitch, uncropped, 
won the special offered by the Black and Tan l'errier Club, 
although unnoticed in the open class. 


Mr. John King won easy in prick-eared Skye terrier dogs 
with his well-known Prince Charlie IJ., and a very nice 
bitch from the same kennel won in a small class of bitches. 

In drop-eared dogs Mr. King again won with Benmore, a 
strong dog, just large enough, and of a light-gray color, but 
with a good head, good body and plenty of coat. In prick- 
eared bitches Kirk Ella was the only entry. She was looking 
well, and is about the best of her class. ; 

In the challenge class for Bedlingtons The Bishop won 
over Hairdresser, who is not as good as he was some time 
ago, yet we think he ought to have won on this occasion. 
Open dogs were a good class, so far asnumbers, but from the 
point of general quality the Bedlingtons are not improving. 
Only two bitches turned up, the best winning. 

In Irish terriers Gaily won easily over Buster, shown too 
fat. The open class was a very good collection, the winners 
were all cropped. Wethink the unnoticed Jaques and Be- 
gum were equal to any in the class. There were two classes 
provided for uncropped dogs and bitches, which turned outa 
failure, second prize in each class being withheld and the 
winning bitch was unnoticed in the open class, 

Dundee won again in the Scotch terrier dogs, Mr. Ludlow 
coming second with a very nice small dog in Alister, while 
Truth pressed the rest very closely. In bitches Ashley Nettle 
won well, Glengyle coming second and changing hands at a 
good figure. e prefered the unnoticed Glen Brisbane, from 
the same kennel, as being much better in head and coat, but 
at present rather high on the legs. In bitches he. is small 
ener of good type, perhaps as good as any in the class, | 

Welsh terriers were avery unlevel lot both in size and 
quality. The winning dog is fine in bone, leggy and only 
moderate in coat. E 

Poodles were a very fair class, The winner, a very good 
dog, was quickly claimed at the catalogue price, £10. The 
second prize we liked very much, but he was all damp with 
oil, However, at 15 guineas he was a cheap dog. ; 

In Pomeranians the winner, a nice little black dog, is 
undershot, The white Charlie, showing age, coming sec- 
ond. 

Mrs. Foster won first and second in Yorkshire terriers, 
Bradford Hero shows age and is losing his color. 

In pugs Stingo Sniffles just won from Little Count. In 
the open dog class Mr. Sheffield won with a very nice dog, 
breeder and pedigree unknown, yet the age is given as two 
years and one month, Mr. Lud, third prize, is of nice size 
and quality, very dark along his back. King of Diamonds 
was here unnoticed, which we think a decided mistake. 
Bitches were only a moderate class, third prize being with- 
held. Miss Boftfin, unnoticed, is good in character, but 


wide in front. Sunset is small and cobby but small in skull | 


and face, 

There were no entries in Maltese. ay 

Italian greyhounds were a very good class. Bankside, 
Daisy II. and Beauty II. were best to our mind, but Polo 
showed better, the others being niore timid, 

In the challenge class for toy spaniels Olivette won, look- 
ing yery well with good coat and feather, 


FOREST 


In Blenheims we preferred Prince Charlie to the winner, 
being better in color and best in coat, and equally as good in 
skull and face, 

In_ King Charles second prize was withheld, which we 
think hard lines, as the reserye, Crown Princess, is a very 
good specimen, but a trifle dark in color. The winner, J ules, 
is a good dog, with not quite enough underjaw. 

Tri-colored spaniels had no entry. 

There was a very good class of black and tan toys, and the 

winners were SN placed. 
_ In rough toys Mr, Foster won with Daisy II., rather light 
in color but good in coat. The reserved, Little Wonder, has 
a good coat for the age and is good in color, and sure to be 
heard of again. 

The list of premiums will be published in the American 
Kennel Register. 


A. K. R. NUMBERS. 


Bee. are given the numbers and owners’ names of the 
190 dogs entered in the December number of the Amer- 


ican Kennel Register: 
BASSET. 
4312. Louisette, R. Li. Hart. 
BEAGLES. 
4513, 


Blue Cap IIL, F, Hotchkiss, 4515. Pinch, B. Hill, 
4314. King William, 8S. GC. Graff. 
BULLDOGS. 


Hillside Belle, J. E,Thayer. 4318. Hillside Juan, J. E.Thayer. 
Hillside Crusoe,J.E.Thayer 4319. Hillside Queen,J .E. Thayer, 


CHESAPEAKE BAY DOGS. 


4320. Dyesha, J. L, Turner. 
COLLIES. 
4321, Balmoral, J. Watson, 4334. Nellie Allen, C. J. Allen, 
4322. Belle of Kalmia, J. D,Shot- 4885. Noble, H. & k. H, Burdsall. 
well. 4336. Orphan Girl, Glencoe Collie 
4528, Blanche D., W. P. Krom. Kennels. 
4324. Bonnie Jean II., W.R. G. 4337. Queen BessII., G. A. Drape. 
Andrews. 4388. Queen Mary, J. Watson, 
4325. Fantilla, J. Lynn, «4339. Robert, Lee, P. Burns, 
4326. Flossie Hldred; J. C.Eldred. 4340. Sandy III., J. Hone, Jr. 
4327, Genlivat, A. R. Kyle. 4341, Scotch Rover, G. F. Liddy. 
4328, Heather Belle IL,A.R.Kyle 4342. Scotia, G. A. Smith. ; 
4329. Henrietta, J. Hone, Jr. 4343. Shep LL, W-. Z. Cozens. 
4330. Kenilworth, J. Watson, 4344, Silva, J. Greenlee. 
4331. Lady Beasee, J. McCain. 4345. Storm King, D. H, Hays. 
4332, Lochinvar I.,J.R.Shepley. 4346. Tam 0’ Shanter, J.Watson. 
4333. Mr. Laddie, T. C. Beer. 4347. Vixen IIL., J. Hone, Jr. 
DEERHOUNDS. 
4348. Dauntless, J, E. Thayer. 4501. Lorna Secunda, J.E.Thayer 
4349. Highland Chieftain, J. H. 4852. Robber Chieftain, J. 2H. 
Thayer. Thayer. 
4350. King of the Forest, J. E. 
Thayer. 
ITALIAN GREYHOUNDS. 
4353. Goldie, C, J. Tanner, 4354, Italie, ©. J. Tanner. 
MASTIFYS. 
4355. Beech Grove Ajax, J. B. 4368. John, W. Von Steinwehr, 
Heywood. 4369. Judge II., L. D. Ely. 
4856. Beech Grove Lion, G. W. 4870. Louise, M. CG, Harvey 
Colwell. 4371. Lulu Zulu, L, D. Ely. 
4357. Beech Grove Patsy, W.H. 4872. Mars IL., P. LeClare. 
McCurdy. 4373. Plato, D. L. Fry. 
4358. Beech Grove Queen, E.R. 4874, Quakeress, G. 8. Roberts. 
Brown. 4375. Rover Il., H. Mead, 
4359, Bismarck Ashmont, G. P. 4876. Tiger, G. Yon Stein wehr, 
Zeiss. 4377. Wacouta Baby, Wacouta 
4360, Brock, D. Il’. Gulliver. Kennels. 
4361. Chispa, P. LeClare. 4378. Wacouta Belle, Waconta 
4362, Count Rosko, J.L. Winchell Kennels. 
4365, Countess Lofty, M,C. Har- 4879. Wacouta Don, Wacouta 
vey. Kennels. 
4364. Dondan, J. Clary & Son. 4380. Wacouta Jester, Wacouta 
4365, Dread, A. A. Bennett. Kennels. 
4366. Duke de Richelieu, E, W. 4381. Wacouta Tiger, Wacouta 
Jester. Kennels, 
4367. Emperor William, VW. 4382. Wacouta Zulu, Wacouta 
Ramsay. Kennels. 
NEWFOUNDLAND. 
4583. Bruno, J. H. Gallagher. 
POINTERS. 
4384. Bessie ITI,,J. FE. Alexander 489. Mayflower, G. L. Wilms. 
and J- M. Odiorne, 390. Philley, C. A. OC. Bernan. 
4385. Bravo, Jr., H. C. Britton. 4391. Nick- of Naso, C.J, Peshall. 
4386. Cola, J. M. Odiorne, 4392, Kosa May, J . P.Cartwright. 
4387. Fairy IL., L. Gardner. 4393. Time, H, W. Wiencke. 
4388. Glen Graphic, G. W: Lovell. 
PUGS. 
4394. Budge W., 8. G. Wiest. 4397, Chequasset Ruby, W. E. 
4395. Chequasset Diamond,Ado Ramsey. ; 
Stucky. 4398. Wlossy I1., Jack Griffith. 
4396. Chequasset Pearl, Adolf 4599. Thalia, W. HE. Ramsey. 
tie. 4400. Tristram, W.B.Woodward, 
ST. BERNARDS.—Rovueu-Coarep. 
4401. Adelheid, Jas. Watson. 4409, Pike’s Peak, Hospice K’s. 
4402. General Butler, Hospice 4410. Pilot, Hospice Kennels. 
Kennels. 4411. Pioneer, Hospice Kennels. 
4403. Jungfrau, Jas. Watson. 4412, Pocahontas, Hospice Ken- 
4404. Max,Rockingham Kennels. nels, ws 
4405, Paleface, Hospice Kennels. 4413. Prince Barry, H. 8. Pitkin. 


4406, Pathfinder, Hospice Ken- 4414. 
nels. 


Ruthett, Rockingham Ken- 
nels. 


4407, Pepin, Hospice Kennels. 4415. Silberhorn, Jas. Watson, 

4408. Phoebe, Rockingham Ken- 4416. Theo, Mrs, L. Hamilton. 
nels, 4417. Theophania, Jas. Watson. 

SMOOTH-COATED. 
8. Apollonia, Hospice Ken- 4426. Monitor, J. Turnbull. 

ae re a y 4427. Monk §., J. R. Draper. 

4419, Barney, P, Smith. 4428, Monte Christo, H.T. Adams. 

4420, Bess W., #. Walther. 4429. Queen of Sheba, Hospice 

4421. Betty, J R. Draper. Kennels. 1 z 

4422. Dick T., B. Walther. 4430. Swiss Alp, Hospice Ken- 

4423, Harlking, C. Wills, nels, . 

4424, Edelweiss, Hospice Ken- 4431. Swiss Home, Hospice Ken- 
nels. nels. 

4425. Hector, Hospice Kennels. 4432. Thuna, Hospice Kennels. 

SETTERS—ENGULISH SETTERS. 

4433. Daisy C., C. A. Ives. 4440. Gretchen Gladstone, R. EB, 

4434, Dell B., G. W-. Lovell. Fenton. : 

4435, Dian, H. H. Stoddard. 4441. Miss Dot, W. Mariner. 

4436. Diomed Il., E. M. Crouch. 4442. Pima Girl, T. A. Judd. 

4437, Discount, 3 . D. Niecum. 4443. Roger, L. Gardner. 

4438 4444, Rose Laverack, F. C. 


. Fannie Druid, W. Mariner, 
, Gladstone Shot, WW Gs 
Comstock, Jr. 


Sayles, Jr. 
4445, Spot Premier, J. A. Varney. 
GORDON SETTERS. 
. Laird, T. H. Stryker. 4448. Veeder Mah, J. S. Veeder. 
Rob Roy, W. Huntington. 


IRISH SETTERS. 

L ie Elcho, U.S, Kennel 4455. King Ban I., W. Seaman. 
vial eae 4456. air: O’Moore, G. E. Sears. 
4450. Claud, A. 0. Hubbard. 4457. Meg, T. H. Watson. 

4451. Gon Il,, E. K. Leffingwell. 4458. Rex H., T. A. Judd. 

4452. Duke, ©, P. Fox. 4459. Ruby Glencho, L. A. Van 

4453. Grouse, P. C, Laselle. Zandt. 

4454. Handy Andy, Julia Turner. 4460. Trixey B., G. W. Boyce. 
SHHEPDOGS—BosB-TAILED. 

4461. Daisy, H. Hill. 


SPANIELS—FIELD AND COCKER SPANTELS. 


4462. Charlton,S.R.Hemingway. 4470. Lucy, Am. Cocker Kennels, 
4463. Count Obo, G.M.MacBride. 4471. Midnight IL, C. W. Wilson. 
4464, Dick II., J. Brombach. Pagan, S. R. Hemingway. 


2 
. Dixie, Am, Cocker Kennels 4473. 2 
4466. Don Jaime, J. O'L V4. Prince I 


Plato, R. J. Carroll. 
eary. 447 
Hornell 4475. B 


Il., J. E. Leary. 


4467. Hornell Mikado, ose, J. Brombach, 

j Spaniel Club, 3 4476. Schneider, J. Hi. Vaill. 
4468. Jet IV., McP. Kennedy. . Te . Bonney. 
4469, Keno, C. A.Ives. 4478, Tip, J. W. Palmer. 


TERRIERS—BLAcK AND TAN TERRIERS. 4 } 
4479. Mahomet, H. Muss. j 


[Jan 6, 1887. 


BuLt-TURRIERS. 


4484. Puss, A. Perrin. 
4485. Royal Dandy, J. W. New- 


man, 

4486, Silver, F. F. Dole, 

4487. White Pink, J. Forrest, 
Fox-TERRIERS. 


4488. clean Veda, A. Belmont, 4456, derEey Trix, W, H. Joeckel, 
r a 


4480. Baronet, A, Perrin, 

4481, Countess, F. F. Dole. 

4482. Nellie Il., White Moun- 
tain Kennels. 

4483, Nelly, C, Wanner. 


4489, Bruce, J. N. Holton. 4497, Resolute, A, Belmont, Jr. 
Damietta, A. Belmont, Jr. 4498, Saucy, G, H. Whitehead. 


4499, Safety, A. Belmout, Jr, 

. Terra, A. Belmont, Jr, 

. Tiara, A. Belmont, dr. 

» Witch, G. H, Whitehead, 


4490, 

4491, Diadem, A. Belmont, Jr, 
~ Don, C. Stuckert. 

4493, Wakir, G. H. Whitehead, 

4494, Festive, A. Belmont, Jr, 

4495, Gamma, A, Belmont, Jr. 


MASTIFF TYPE. 


Liditor Forest and Stream: 

Lam very far from agreeing with Mr. 
to bury the hatchet on the above subject, for the facts are so 
strongly with Mr. Haldeman and myself that the more it is 
discussed the stronger our positions become. I will grant 
that there is not much fun in arguing with Mr, Wynn, as he 
is the one conspicuous instance of a fancier that 1 know of 
who always applies the rule of common sense, and does not 
let the hussy run away with him. As for instance I warrant 
that he scorns clipping a poodle, & la yogue, and I doubt if 
he entertains a very high opinion of the endeavors of the St, 
Bernard Club to make their pets six-toed dogs. 

However, as his is the second tramping on a corn of mine, 
I must have something to say in reply to what he says as to 
the misleading tendency of photographs of dogs. Full well 
do I know that, no photo or perhaps no dozen of them can 
give a true opinion of a dog; if they could there would be 
no reason for a judge looking at a dog in more than one point 
of view; but this I do maintain, and will stick it out against 
a thousand of “authorities,” and defy them to.a submission 
of the question to any intelligent tribunal, that if a photo 
of a dog. taken squarely in pee shows him square in 
muzzle, he cannot be as undershot as Mr. Wynn’s pet Iford 
Caution, and IJ insist that the photos of ith aan dogs 
as Turk, Colonel, Taurus, Taurus IL, Anlaf, Duchess at 
Peeress, Rajah, Countess, Hanbury’s Prince and Field’s Nell, 
all taken squarely in front of the camera, show no such dis- 

usting layback as I have cited in Crown Prince, Dford 
Jaution, ete. Further, | maintain again that no dog with 
properly bent hocks could possibly assume the position of 
indlegs that is shown in the profile photo of Crown Prince, 

Iflam wrong in either of these propositions, it follows 
that a photo in profile of a freshly imported African may be 
a likeness of Sir Isaac Newton, or that a man may walk with 

is ankle joint perfectly vertical. It just amounts to this: 
Ifa photo shows a fault, plainly and unmistakably, the 
fault must exist, and I see no escape from this conclusion, 
As to ‘‘fancy’’ pictures, those of King in American Kennel 
Register and FOREST AND STREAM and the original of Turk, 
have been admitted by Mr. Wynn himself as good likenesses. 
As to how short-faced mastiffs may have been in the past, I 
do not pretend to dispute with Mr, Wynn, but1 do assert 
that none of the dogs I have cited could have been as short- 
faced as, say Crown Prince, Orlando or Ilford Caution. Re- 
member that I have always made a very broad distinction be- 
tween “undershot”’ and “layback.”’ If the dog is only so 
much undershot that the lips must be opened to determine 
it, it would seem almost a necessity; but when the lower jaw 
sticks out like the ram of an ironclad ship, it is as disgust- 
ing a deformity as I know of. Do not say this is an exag- 
geration; look up the pictures of an ironclad ram and see if 
acertain dog isnot suggested. Further, on the question 
whether a dog. can be too short-faced. Surely it will be ad- 
mitted that a pene is the exemplar of short face? And it 
will also be admitted that Mr. Frank Adcock should be an 
authority on them? Well, did not he expressly characterize 
it as a great mistake to hold that a bulldog’s head 
could not be too short? I am thoroughly in accord 
with Mr. Lukey and Mr. ynn as to dislike of 
a narrow head, domed skull (a marked feature of Ilford 
Caution) and taper muzzle, but I dispute both of them in 
their saying that itis accompanied by ill temper, or a want 
of faithful guarding intelhgence. No two mastiffs ever 
lived with higher qualifications in this line than my old 
Gipsey and her son Lion, yet both had muzzles that would 
haye thrown Mr. Wynn into conyulsions, Mr. Wynn very 
properly eee Mr. Thompson as an authority. I accept it. 
Did not Mr. Thompson say that he wanted no better type of 
head, if it was nottoo long, than Mr. Wynn’s Peeress? And 
she shows almost an exact copy of the head of Old Turk! 
I base this on a magnificent crayon Late of her, in pro- 
file, that Mr, Wynn kindly sent me, and which forms the 
most prized ornament of my dog sanctum, and the idea that 
such disgusting-looking brutes as Ilford Caution, Crown 
Prince, etc., should be mastiffs in the same day as this noble- 
looking aninial is too calamitous for contemplation. Take 
Orlando; he is apparently the shortest-faced of the whole 
lot, yet his photo shows a dog of a dignified, amiable, noble 
appearance, not quite the equal of Turk, Colonel or Peeress 
but Hyperion to a Satyr compared with the snub-nose 
beasts I] haye mentioned. If Mr. Wynn thinks it worth 
while worrying with such desperate cranks as Mr, Halde- 
man and me, fellows who obstinately persist in quoting 
hard facts in the teeth of ‘‘fancy,”’ perha 8s he will enlighten 
me as to whether Orlando shows the layback of Ilford Cau- 
tion, Iask in good faith, as the photo is a front yiew of his 
head. 


Again and again, I protest that I do not admire long 
heads. Peeress, Turk, King and Rajah are plenty long in 
face for my taste, but I do insist that because a mastiff is a 
short-faced dog, it doesn’t follow that he may not be too 
short-faced. 


However, as it is somewhat profitless to set up opinion vs. 
opinion, assertion against assertion, I propose this; Submit 
it to a trio of dog men, not mastiff men. I will fur- 
nish photos of Rajah, Duchess (2366) her sister, Mrs, 
Rawlinson’s Countess, dam of The Emperor, Governor, King, 
Mr. Wynn’s Young King IT. and Peeress, Turk, Hanbury’s 
Prince, Field’s Nell (dam of King) Taurus and his son 
Taurus II., as samples of dogs of fame of past years, and as 
samples of true mastiff heads. Per contra, 1 will furnish 
photos of Crown Prince, Pontiff, Beaufort, the Lady Clare 
and the cut in A.K.R. of ford Caution, as samples ‘o. 
“short-faced,’’ snub-nosed dogs. All these were’ furnished 
meé by Mr. Wynn himself, except Ba aE St which I got from 
Mr. Hanbury, and Crown Prince’s, which is copied from one 
bearing Crown Prince’s name in Mr. Woolmore’s own hand- 
writing. Let this committee say if the short-faced, snub- 
nose layback of the last lot is characteristic of the former 
lot? Inameas my selection Mr. John Davidson, and trust 
that you, Mr. Editor, will be kind enough to name the 
others. I specify non-mastiff men, because all fanciers have 
some prepossessions as to their own hobby, and are, to that 
eee unsatisfactory judges onsuchapoint, _ 

Nobody who knows his similarity to the mastiff he loves 
will suspect Mr. Wynn of “funking” on any controversy, 
and aS to my being laughed at in the Stock-Keeper for 
attacking “Fancy” in her entrenchment of follies, 1 would 
say that those who laugh last langh best, and until some- 
bedy else undertakes to attack me there, instead of leaving 
it all to Mr. Wynn, I can only twirl extended fingers at 
them. As I said before, thereis not much fun in arguing 
with Mr. Wynn, but I would like to skin a fool on this 
subject. W. WADE. 

Huron, Pa,, Dec. 17. 


Wynn’s willingness 


JOHNNY’S REASONING—Editor Forest and Stream: 
In your last issue 2 correspondent describes the sagacity, or 
rather reasoning of a setter bitch, and asks if any of your 
numerous readers know of an incident that is its equal. wy 
Clumber spaniel Johnny, I think, when sixteeti months old, 
showed as much, if not more, reasoning power than his bitch. 
The following is the incident; In the house where we lived 
at the time our sitting room overlooked the dogs’ yard. 
Johnny always, when he heard me in the room, wanted to 
get in and always found out a way_of opening the back door 
and so coming to me. This worked well for some days, when 
the other dogs found it out and came up too. Johnny did 
not approve of this, as he wanted me all to himself, and next 
day I noticed that when he came up the others did not fol- 
low. Wondering at this I went ta look at the door, which 
was shut, No one had closed it, so I could not understand 
how it had been shut, Next day Thid ina place overlooking 
the dost, and awaited developments. In ashort time Master 
Johnny opened the door, walked in, and then, to my astonish- 
ment, turned round and pushed it to with hisnose. Mention- 
ing this I was not believed, so the dog was watched by others, 
when the same thing occurred. One day when a wind was 
blowing, rendering it difficult to close the door, he was seen 
to jump up against it and push it to, He evidently reasoned 
that when he opened the door to come in the others were able 
to foliow, so to prevent this he closed it after him. He was 
never taught to open ortoshut doors. The door was fastened 
with alatch, He also shows great imtelligenc in the covert 
and marsh, where heis a splendid performér.—CLUMBER. 


KENNEL NOTES. 


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nished free on receipt of stamped and addressed envelope. 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound for retaining duplicates 
are sent for 50 cents. 


NAMES CLAIMED. 


(=> Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Rake I1., Sandy and Topsy. By L. K. Mason, Hastings, Ia , for 
sedge Chesapeake Bays, two dogs and one bitch, whelped Oct. 10, 
1886, by Gowrie (Sunday—Nellie) ont of Ruby 11. (A,K,R, 1918), 

Rex and Rose By L. K. Mason, Hastings, Ja., for sedge and 
white Chesapeake Bay dog and bitch, whelped Oct. 10, 1886, by 
Gowrie (Sunday—Nellie) out of Ruby II. (A.K.R, 1913). ; 

Roland. By A. F. Spoerri. Orange, N. J.. for light fawn mastiff 
dog, whelped Noy. 5, 1886, by Govenor (Benedict— ) out of 
Judith (Nero— “ / 

Blanche Sensation. By F. Pitzer, Washington, D, C,, for orange 
and white pointer bitch,whelped Oct. 28, 1886, by Fritz (A.K.R. 268) 
out of Bird (A.K.R. 1658), 

Telie Doe. By D, W, Oyster, Washington, D. C., for orange and 
white pointer dog, whelped May 27, 1886, by Fritz (A.K,R, 1551) out 
of Virginia (A.K-R, 1857), ’ ; . 

Tagiioni. By Chas. E. Taylor, Bath, Me., for liver ticked pointer 
bitch, whelped Aug. 3, 1886, by imported Bob (Bang—Princess Kate) 
out of Regalia (Sensation—W hiskey), ; 

Barney, By W.T. Reynolds, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., for red Irish 
terrier dog, whelped Aug. 3, 1886, by Garry (A.K.R. 2198) out of 
Judy (A.K.R. 2199). x 

Sagamore Kennels. By Edward Brooks, West Medford, Mass. 


BRED. 
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Pearl Blue—Gun. Chas. York’s (Bangor, Me.) English setter bitch 
Pearl Blue (A.K.R. 1542) to his Gun (A.K-R. 1538), Dec. 27. __ 

Donna—Frank Dale. Chas. E. Taylor's (Bath, Me.) Hnglish set- 
ter bitch Donna (Royal Blue—Dryad) to A, Hatch’s Frank Dale 
(Grouse Dale—Lady Thorn), Noy. 7. 

Lundie A.—Bannerman. J. B. 8, Holmes’s (Rome, Ga.) beagle 
bitch Lundie A. (HElmore—Nina) to A. C. Krueger’s Bannerman 
(A.K.R. 1709), Nov. 25, 

‘Motile—Camerowvs Rachet. VW, lL. Mann's (Blizabeth, N. J.) beagle 
quien Mantle to A, C, Krueger's Cameron’s Racket (A.IK.R. 4010), 

Noy. 6 

Titania—Cicero. Wssex Kennels’ (Andoyer, Mass.) pug bitch 
Titania (A.K.R. 471) to their Cicero (A.K.R. 4269), Jan. 3. 


Flotsam—Sweep. Pittsburgh Kennels’ (Pittsburgh, Pa.) pointer 
Ba (A.K.R. 2841) to their Sweep (King Lulu— )y 
ec, 27. 


Queen Alice—Count Rapier. Pittsburgh Kennels’ (Pittsburgh, 
Pa.) English setter bitch Queen Alice (A, K.R. 2286) to W- H. Pierce’s 
Count Kapier (Druid—Magnolia), Dec. 22. : 

Bernaline—Rudolph IT. Hssex Kennels’ (Andover, Mass.) St. 
Bernard bitch Bernaline (A.K_R. 3239) to Chequasset Kennels’ Ru- 
dolph IT., Dec. 17. 

Daphne 1.—Merchant Prince. Essex Kennels’ (Andover, Mass.) 
St. Bernard bitch Daphne Il. (A.K.R. 489) to E. H. Moore’s Mer- 
chant Prince, Dec. 25. 


. 
WIHELPS. 
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Vickey, A, O. Krneger’s (Wrightsville, Pa,) beagle bitch Vickey 
(Racer al oy Dec. 14, five (three dogs), by his Cameron’s Racket 
Peg. 'T, F, Russel’s (New York) English setter bitch Peg (A.K.R. 
ae Dec. 24, six (two dogs), by W. A, Coster’s Buckellew (A.K.R. 


Glen. Theo. Potter’s (Glendale, O.) English setter bitch Glen 
A.K.R, 1953), Dee. 5, nime (three dogs), by J. Overman’s Count 
ladsome (Gladstone—Leila). 

Queen Fan. John Campbell’s (Port Andseid, Wis.) pointer bitch 
ueen Ban (King Philip—Lady Fan), Dec. 20, seven (six dogs), by 
etroit Kennel Club's Fleet (Bodine—Ruby Croxteth). 


SALES. 
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Brother, Victor and Dora. Fawn mastiffs, two dogs and a bitch, 
whelped Aug. 22, 1884, by Danger out of Dido IL., by C. Rt. Colwell, 
Weymouth, N. a -, tO WW. Silvey, Philadelphia, Pa. - 

Deidomeia. Stone fawn mastife bitch, whelped Aug. 23, 1885, b 
Danger out of Dido IL, by C. RB. Colwell, Weymouth, N. J., to W. 
W. Silvey, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Phil. Black, white and tan beagle dog, whelped March 28, 1886, 
by Range out of Polly, By W. W. Silvey, Philadelphia, Pa., to C. 
R. Colwell, Weymouth, N. J. : 
| Well, Black, white and tan beagle bitch, whelped Aug. 10, 1886, 
by Skipper out of Nellie I7., by W. W. Silvey, Philadelphia, Pa., to 

_R. Colwell, Weymouth, N. J. 

Deidomeia. Stone fawn mastiff bitch, whelped Aug. 23, 1885, by 
Danger out of Dido I1,, by W. W. Silvey, Philadelphia, Pa., to 
Chas. Honacker, same place. 

Ivory. Vhite bull-terrier dog, whelped Noy. 8, 1885, by The Harl 
out of White Rose, by Philip Randolph, Philadelphia, Pa., to W. 
W. Silvey, same place, 

Heather Jock. Black and tan Gordon setter dog, whelped Aug. 
23, 1886, by Argus IT. out of Jessica, by Geo. H. Browne, Dedham, 
Mass., to Walter C. Drew, South Boston, Mass. 

_ Strephon, Jr. Sable and white collie dog, whelped March 19, 1886, 
by Strephon (A.K.R. 27380) out of Beauty 1V. (A.K.R. 2598), by W.S. 
Powers, St. Louis, Mo., to J. D. Shotwell, Rahway, N. J. 

Skip. Liver and white ticked pointer dog, age and pedigree un- 
eee ma by Geo, L. Barnes, Tyringham, Mass., to S. H. Ellery, New 

ork. 

Winchester. - White, gianee markings, St. Bernard dog, whelped 
July 4, 1886, by Hssex (A.K.R. 931) out of Daphne TT. (A.K.R. 489), by 
Hssex Kennels, Andover, Mass., to G. P. Wiggins, Lawrence, 


Mass. 

ie Lemon and white English setter bitch,whelped Oct. 26, 
1885, by Count Gladsome out of Glen (A.K.R.1953), by Theo, Potter, 
Glendale, G,, to C. J. Wood, Jersey City, N. J. 

Foreman. Silver fawn greyhound dog, whelped Aug. 30, 1886, by 
Blondie out of Jipsey, by Detroit Kennel Club, Detroit, Mich., to 
HE, Robinson, same place. 

. Wacouta Belle. Light fawn, black points, mastiff bitch,whelped 
Ang. 22, 1886 (A.K.R, 4378), by Wacouta Kennels, St. Paul, Minn., 
to Oscar N. Kyle, Florence, Mass. 

Wacouta Zulu. Light fawn, black points, mastiff bitch, whelned 
Aug. 22, 1686, by Wacouta Kennels, St. Paul, Minn., to Oscar N. 
Kyle, Florence, Mass. : 

Wacouta Don. Light fawn, black points, mastifi dog, whelped 
a5 aly 7, 1886 (A. E.R. 4379), by Wacouta Kennels, St. Paul, ‘Minn., to 
F. A. Whiting, Helena, Mont. ’ ; 

Wucouta Tiger. Dark fawn, black points, mastiff dog, whelped 
Aug. 2, 1886 (A. K.R. 4381), by Wacouta Kennels, St. Pan, Minn., to 
Ewil Mannheimer, same place. 

Wacouta Jester. Dark fawn, black points, mastiff dog, whelned 


Aug. 2, 1886 (A.K-R, 4380), by Wacouta Kennels, St. Paul, Mi 
BL, Frost, Sams place. ; yi Wexguta : aul, Minn., to 


* Govenor—Judith whelp. Light fawn mastiit dog, helped. Nov.4, 


1886, by Andrew Peterson, Orange Valley, N. J. to A. f, Spoerri, 


Orange, N. J. 
DEATHS. 


Wacouta Baby. Mastiff bitch, whelped Web. 26, 1680 (A.K.R. 4377), 
owned by Wacouta Kennels, St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 22, from pneu- 
monia. 


Atifle and Crap Shoating. 


RANGE AND GALLERY. 


WILMINGTON, Dec. 27.—The unpromising condition of the 
weather this morning augured bacly for the usual weekly sport of 
the local riflemen, but the sudden change of the wind toward 
noon brought in a fine afternoon. There was a fair turn out, and 
considering the cold wind the shooting was yery good. The follow- 
ing are the scores out of possible 100 points, standard target, 
200yds. off-hand: 


First Match. 
JEM Ze Pre ee tae 8777 69 8 6 6 3-6Y 
Ey ER GGndhrecelece ance. Sed: to orate 6697 7 8 & 6 4 Y65 
[Onde Keylatey fis 149 4 aoe ee! Pleas eee aera ire 726885 5 7 4 9-61 
Wel pIBGeUss 1. opal ve tkchelectddladsessepe 9 bp 6°76. -2 hb 6 Y Fens 
RISB RAM CTALLTE duty ats oye ented ne 668 08 6 410 % 3—58 
EV SHIUDSOM Pe ehacekelyy =k ep rel genie bh £ 7 5) 26 6 8! B56 
AVALOS OTavyi ts) cp pe ee te ecsreetr rey Pe Sy 24665 483 7 6 4—47 
SO MIMONVENG sete Seeded herrteencer in) feet 4 oe 4b 4 5 Bae 
UV GPA MISS ilememers tru. caiedepe edo ye tee 5 2 8 %10 8 2 8 4 Q—4y 
Second Match. 
GS heted AREY see 6 pe ypsigg Ao me mee eae 948 % 4.5 6 6 OW F85 
ERGE SGetd Wile ce sep putascr eco s faite cae G6 6-5) fb Yo of 57 
eZ Loki stamaday bikes hate Reel 610 5 44 6 %7 1 6 6—55 
WV CMO Grnrverny pre ais: eicaicceels heer 7435 6 5 6 6 7—hdt 
IR SITTDSON tigers tester cope a te tis 8410 7 8 8 8 2 5 6—53 
ey DarLtl Gr See Pn ee ect telels, od Gb hb & b 22 4 Y—5o 
BSRHING TTI See cee ac ene ete) ne em erse eit re Wi FP Pa tr it Pere 
J Seeds...., Bebe Aik acte PAL Acct 468 6583 2 5 2 4—46 
Wa tA AIG OU aseait coos enietivs hgratety cece pas ll 0210 445 5 2 4 6—#2 


LEAVENWORTH, Dec, 23.—Probably 20) people went out on the 
reservation to-day fo witness the target shooting of the Pistol Club. 
The match was won by Police Officer Sutton with the best score 
so far on record here, ii being 46 out of a possible 0, He used a 
Colts .45-cal,, the other members of the club using Smith & Wes- 


son .38-cal. 

Cunningham ...... 5 5 4 6—20 Hoffman’.......... 7 8 6 T28 
Murphy: sa) ps cee 67 5 5—238 Raabe. ..........., 5 3 5 3—19 
BaLbhGne: oo ese eto 138 1212 9—46 Doane....,-....... 10 10 8 10—88 


on 
The target is 12in, square; the bullseye 5in. square. A bullseye 
counts 3, the line 2, side shots1. The interest in the Pistol Club is 
increasing with each week’s meeting. It is the purpose to make it 
permanent, and to give exhibitions in the spring. 

BOSTON, Jan. 1—At the Walnut Hill range to-day there was a 
fair attendance and good scores were made. J. Francis made three 
clean scores in the rest match, making 30 tens before dropping a 
point, H, J. Foster also made a clean ecore. Appended are the 


scores: 
Decimal Off-hand Match. 

WVAGHADIOR SARE: Smoot ur, ee lene O88 10° 8-7-1010 8 6 8 T g—B2 
FMVs eee AAG AaOE Re ew cies boa 9910 8 600 8 7 & Y—si 
GE Berry At ee «9 9 8 710 7 6 4 9 T—%6 
IRE OMG Lteor tele eienesey bh terms tite 778 8 79 69 6 74 
HgWithme tony. ccs seks Eh 4510 6 8 4 7 % 6 10—67 
FP Carter (Gil), D..sc.2s2 cn Me Tse 679 6 810 4 4 5 5—64 


Rest Match. 
\10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—100 
10 10 10 30 10 10 10 10 10 10—100 


ONT SUTICAS, Meg Ree ee) oes goes ars,» 
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—100 


: 10.10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—100 
FLT Montes, Aycock eyes: SEER LN OLTEIAE eT ARE ee 
§ Wilder, Fi icc essences ce eves 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10— 99 


j10 10 10 10 10-9 10 10 10 10— 99 


POA LORS Chel ee) ey ig Re 10 10 10 1010 10 10 9 10 10— 99 

10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10— 99 
ya eel Copy css ee at eee aa 10101010 9101010 9 9 97 
S Winchester)... ccs. css: 810 910101010 9 10 10— 96 

Team Practice Match. 

OEE Berryen os sen esdiatee eee ape 1 9 8 7 71010 9 7 8—85 
WGA Tle seen neue mene 105998 8 710 9 7—82 
dp BaWellow Ss. ccoeee Receeeaecle Jone ese % 9 8 9 610 8 7% 8 S—W7 
A Spl LETS 7 ae ale tear at i = 9 6°99 75 8 9 7 6 8—T73 
TVD SVS. Ye ees ee eh, Pen eek 96595 7 7 6 8 9—69 
TASTER TACKELie esate. se eee see 665 5 7 7 5 8 8 10-67 


POOR MILITIA SHOOTING.—Salem, Mass., Dec. 31.—There 
was an interesting rifle shoot in Salem this afternoon between 
teams of the Salem Light Infantry (company H, 8th regiment) and 
the Salem Mechanic Light Infantry (company K, 8th regiment). 
The storm greatly interfered with the marksmanship. The result 
was a victory for company H by 22 points. Three good members 
of the defeated team were absent, and three inexperienced men 


took their places. The score: 

j Company K, Company H. 
Priy Logan....... i —26 Sergt Batcheller 543344427 
Capt Ward....... 4433322—25 Lieut Saml........ 24353338—23 
Sergt Tweed...... 443352221 Priv Holte. . . ..2480428—18 


Sergt Putnam... 5440324—20 
Sergt Murphy....8402333—18 Priy Billings..... 0004304—11 
Privy Geary....... 5000854 Priv Tedder...... 2030230—10 
Priv Kelly........ 2082230—12—137 Corp W F Brown.0520800—10—115 


ST. LOUIS, Jan. 1.—To-day’s shoot. for the medal of the St. 
Louis Pistol Club was not up to the average, although the winning 
score was yery good. Following are the scores, made out of a 


Corp Brown...... 0322342—16 


possible 1 
Wilt WWiellsye cess j.prct cece vite 10 12 10 1 @ 2 12 10 1 11—112 
HAR Odea merase lente tees 12 10 10 12 12 10 11 12 10 10—109 
SVV ESATO cow, ron oeere pee OeI2aes ONT TO) Te I tr “12—197 
AF Bengel............. bole.) 9 AZe0D 2 Tat TONG 69106 
E A Mohrsteadt.... .2M iW 8 ll 7 11 10 «68 11—100 
M A Thurber ...... reekl <8 58> 11 Oe 69) 12 ie s—=100 
LV D Perret. sO 01 I> a 12543) 10" 89) 1095 
O Neuhaus, Pith ie ali OF Wook ot (osth Reece, 
O Wallace lO eee. oi sG. 56 8 a2 10592 
De GrieiG letter. ere heen ie TS TOP se 2) Ae ge 8 BF 
BOSTON, Jan. 1.—The monthly award of prizes took place this 


eyening at the Mammoth rifle gallery. The shooting for the 
month was characterized by acd scores. The diamond scarf pin 
was worn by J. W. Blake. F. H. Bennett finished first in the 
decimal rest match, H, Hagan second, G. E. Neral third, and L. 0. 
Ring fourth, In the all-comers match M. A. Jaw won first prize, 
J. Smith second, §. B. Nator third, and W. Pillsbury fourth. In 
the amateur match Hill was first, Pettee second and Kent third. 
The prizes were gold, gold and silyer and silver medals. Mr. Bent 
was first in the pistol match, Mr. Manchester second, and 
Mr. Loring third. The military match was the closest of the 
month. Hllsworth and Ball were tied up to 11 o’clock, when 
Ellsworth scored the necessary point to win. This month will 
eae a special rifle match, which will close March 81. It is to be 
a decimal rest match, the ten highest scores to count. The win- 
ner can choose any .22 rifle he wishes for his prize. The usual 
aalies for diamond, gold and silver medals will be shot off this 
month. 


THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should hé made out on the printed blanis 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries. Correspondents who favor us with club scores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. 


BUDD VS. GRAHAM: 


ee ERB, at Bloomfield Road, Newark, New Jersey, saw 
| the largest assembly of lovers of trap-shooting and their 
friends gathered together since the old-time shooting of Billy 
Seeds and Jack Taylor twenty years ago. They were from all sec- 
tions of the country, there being hardly a club within a radius of 
100 miles but had its representative. The veterans Miles Johnson 
and Wm. Hughes, shots of forty years ago, were pleased spectators 
by the side of Bogardus and Stice, of Minois; Stark, of New Hamp- 
shire; Eager, of Boston; Hd Hudson and_L. C. Smith, of Syracuse, 
N. Y¥.; Jas. MeMurchy, of Ohio; Jas. Pilkington, of Oak. Point; 
Mitchell, of Lynchburg, Va.; Hayes, Cavanaugh, Duryea, Sam 
Cassels, Overbaugh, F, Harrison, Dr. Pindel, Dr. Burdett, Brint- 
naland Al Heritage, not to forget the Mayor of Bound Brook and 
a solid thousand of newer or younger aspirants for honors at the 
traps. All were drawn together to see the long-talked-of match 
between C. W. Budd, of Des Moines, Ia.,and Wm. Graham, late of 
Baan and a champion. 

_ They were well paid, for a closer and a more exciting match has 
not been shot for years. Both men are keen blackeyed,with nerves 


of steel, They shot for all they were worth. Three times during 
the race were they tied, and much betting wasmade. The West- 
ern men freely backed their pet, while those of the East, who had 
seen Graham’s wonderful second barrel, accepted all offers. Budd 
is a splendid first barrel man, but it was his misfortune to be out- 
birded from the start until nearly 60_birds had been shot, as the 
recapitulation will show. They shot Hurlingham rules with the 
exception of the provision in regard to weight of gun, for Budd 
used a Smith hammerless, lbs, 120z,, Graham, a Grant, 7lbs. 80z. 
Budd shot American wood powder mixed in first barrel, black in 
second; Graham, Schultze powder only throughout the match. As 
this match resulted in a tie all bets were declared off. Another 
match between these men to take place on the grounds of the Jersey 
City Heights Gun Club this week was talked of, but it will not 
come off, 

With even run of birds and use of one barrel only, the Western 
man would be a decided favorite. Many were the comments on 
the way Graham holds his gun, left hand close up to and grasping 
the trigger guard, It looks awkward at the trap; it would be 
worse in the field. We don't like Hurlingham rules any way— 
this boring a bird through on the ground with second barrel. 
Why can not we have a national set of rules for all such matches 
to be shot under? Now nearly every club has rules of itsown, and 
there is often confusion and delay in consequence. There are 
national athletic, base ball and other associations which haye 
rules that are universal throughout the country. Let us agitate 
this. Have the different clubs send delegates to a national asso- 
ciation, where they can adopt rules to be the standard on all such 
occasions. ; 

Wm, Siegler, of Montclair, was the referee, Hurlingham rules 
calling for no judges, and a more satisfactory arbitrator never 
refereed a match. He is an old trap shooter, knowing thoroughly 
the rules, prompt in his decision and just at all times, there was 
no ¢hance for any dissatisfaction, Messrs. Ritch, Pense and Baton 
were appointed official scorers. Budd’s 98th bird lost him the 
match. 6 evidently expected a driver like the others, but it was 
a straight incomer, and his close choke missed clean with both 
barrels, and the bird sailed in over our heads. Both men were 
modest and unassuming in their appearance, and there was none 
of that feeling of bitterness so often the finale of a closely con- 
tested match. Graham made a good impression upon the Western 
men, and Budd, if he takes none of the Eastern money with him 
will have the respect and hearty good wishes of many who met 
him here for the first time. ; 

The Match.—C. W. Budd, of Des Moines, Ia., and Wm, Graham, 
English champion, for $1,000, #500 a side, 30yds. rise; Hurlingham 
rules, with exception of weight of gun; gun below armpit until 
shooter called pull; both barrels; the fence the boundary; birds 
retrieved by a relay of setters. The following is the score: 

Budd, first 50..... 40110111911911101101011221102921111111101119191121—44. 
Second 50,,......, 110111121011 2102111121111120221012101211212221 201243 


87 
Graham, first 50. .12127101121221210011112211012211111211111212111211—46 
Second 50..,...-. 20110001111011711101119221121002121211202211211222—41 


87 

Budd used his second barrel 21 times, and had incoming birds 3, 
drivers 30, rights, 40, lefts 27, two birds lost by dog and two birds 
dead out of bounds. Graham used his second barre] 34 times, was 
obliged to use it though but 29 times. He had incomers 12, drivers 
26, rights 36, lefts 26. e also lost;two birds by the dog, one dead 
out of bounds. , 

The men were tied on 60th, 78th, 98th birds. J 

The match took a little over two hours, after which sweepstake 
shooling commenced with some of the out-of-town notables at 
the front. First sweep, $5 entrance, divided into 50, 30 and 20 per 
cent., Essex Gun Clubrules: 


ee ee Sal ee Q1l00I—2  Hager...........,.-..- »-- 
Hudson...................20211—4 Stewart 
Witeheles.:5 ss cesecce. cope DP e— br Waihi, oie bene 
Bassey s Ps -.,..20110—3 Truslow 
FIC id ta as cs aul en 0100I—2 Lever.......... 
1h CERN ey ere ee cet ee 100110—3 Terment... .......6.5..05. 11001—3 
(Olay Nhe lk ie AT Aa ee CUE. Glasstre ot eee. 
Petes diene teed ocd 00110—2 


Graham, Mitchele, Stark and Glass divided first money, $42.50; 
Hudson, Collins, Hager, Stewart and Lever divided second, $25.50, 
The third, $17, was shot off, miss and out, Dayis winning on the 
12th bird, shot with Cassell. Second sweep, $10 entrance, two 


Star cee ses ae 11111 11212—i0 Budd.............. 1111 +21111—10 
Stewart... ..0 1... 11117 11110— 9 Cassell......-.-... 21110 111 —7 
Davis.i+3..--.>>,-.2L00T —4 Pilkington........ 11720 110 —6 

First money $40, divided between Stark and Budd, Stewart being 
shot out on the 10th bird. Second money, $20, won by Cassell on 
the sth bird. 

And this ended a big day among the trap shooters. 

JACOBSTAFF, 


MIDDLESEX VS. ESSEX.—The return match between these 
clubs (the former match haying been won by the Middlesex on 
their grounds at Dunellen some time ago) took place at Hrb’s, 
Newark, N.J.,on the 30th ult:,and was a very pleasant affair, 
The Essex had their best men on hand, notably the last squad, 
and succeeded easily in being winners. There was an unusually 
large number of the disciples of the trigger on the ground, many 
from abroad having come on to witness the great match on Satur- 
day between Budd of the West and Graham of England. Both of 
these men were present looking over the ground that was to see 
their victory or defeat. Each had his group of backers, and con- 
siderable money was put up then and there. The following is the 
score of the return match, 10 birds each, 2) men a side, 25yds. rise, 
fence the boundary, Essex Gun Club rules. C. Hedden judge for 
Essex G. B. Eaton, judge for Middlesex, Wm. Siegler, referee, W. 


I. Ritch, official scorer: 
Hssex—First Squad. Middlesex—First Squad. 


TSIM SOV sree eee een WMII0I—9.-—- Day... 2.2.0 kee 2111021011—8 
Wdwards............. 1211121100—8 Q@lark.....-......00.. 20127110*1—7 
iDintg eet yer ae 0201101100—5 J Pilkington........ 111110*1120—8 
se eatpyiioe syne vinta satessbeiase 201111110*1—8 US Cannon.... .... .0201001111—6 
Pieathg ee arerees she 1O1N1101271—8 Quinlan,,.......... 11110204111—8 
‘ 38 a7 

Second Squad. Second Squad. 
BRER bc tevic tes epee es 1112100020—6 H Campbell......... 1111111201—93 
Belehericne cece. 12102122119 ‘Williams............ 0111110012—7 
TITY Hier A Oot EA 1117112210—9 Whykoff............ 12071111111—9 
Carrington....,..-.- 1101110*211—8 Coaddis........-..... 0112011101—7 
Whitehead.......--..1010121011—8 Kraft........ 5.2.00. 10*02111101—7 
40 39 

Third Squad. Third Squad. 
Heinrich essy ae adeen 0210222012—7 Squire.............200110100"1—5 
Thenrich. ..0200011011—5 J H Force 1212120220—8 


Burnet.... . 210*1112111—9 Dr Jobes . -1101111021—8 
Bal Wanl esos oes sees 0011120121—7 Cameron............. 0101021002—5 
Brenimal wen ian 1200711101—7 Vorhees..-........... 1210201001—6 
35 32 
Fourth Squad. Fourth Squad. 
Merrele* se poset. 0110002111— 6 WMiiller.......... ee 2120101011—7 
Stewart. ..........0. M111T111—10_ Greeley........ <...-. 1102111111—9 
Dr Nicholas, ... .... 11122111720— 9 Terry......-..--.+-.. 7112010111—8 
UVES. Oates eee ss 111111111140 _Dickens..... ........ 0000121221—6 
J Von Lengerke....1111010112— 9 Lever.......,........ 2111110111—9 
44 39 
Recapitulation: Esssex, 157, Middlesex, 147. 
*Dead out of bounds. JACOBSTAFF, 


ESSEX COUNTY GUN ASSOCIATION, N. J.—The present 


membership includes the following clubs: South Side Gun 


Club 


of Newark; Nimrod Club, of Newark; Hast Orange Gun Club, of 


Hast Orange; Mountain Side 


Gun Club, of South Orange; Moun- 


tain Gun Club, of Orange Valley._ It is hoped that other clubs not 
fuliy organized will avail themselves of this method of recreation 
and practice, and thus consolidate all the shooters in the county 


and lead to the formation of 


a*State association.—JOHN B. 


BuRNETT?, Sec. and Treas., Newark, N. Y. 
BOGARDUS.— Capt. A. H. Bogardus, champion wing shot of the 


world, arrived in New York Dec, 31 


from his home, Elkhart, Tl. 


He will remain here ten or twelve days, and he is not averse to 


making a match. The 


Captain is of the opinion that Mr, Wm 


Graham, of England, will be inclined to meet him, and, if such is 
the case, he will wager $1,000 to $5,000 that he can defeat him 100 
birds, half English and half American rules. 


KEYPORT, N. J., Dec, 29.—Nearly 500 sporting men from New 
York, Philadelphia, Newark, Jersey City, Trenton and other cities 
weut to the Midway Gun Club grounds to-day to witness and take 
peat in the club shoot for sweepstakes, ranging from $25 to $75. 

early 800 birds were shot at. The shooters comprised nearly all 
of the crack shotsof the State. The shooting was exceptionally 
good, many mew killing all of their birds. 


4.7 4 


BROOKLYN, Dec. 30.—The Coney Island Rod and Gun Club held 
a special shoot to-day at the half-mile track, Parkville, L. I, Fit- 
ieeh Members eoeepee for the Donnelly medal. There was a 
large attendance of members and spectators. In Class A, M. 
Fee Ys 27yds., and L. Duryea. 29yds., tied, killing 7 out_of 10 
each. . McLaughlin, 25yds., killed 7 out of 10in Class B. Judge 
Courtney did the same in Class ©. Only one barrel being allowed, 
the score looks very small for the class cf shooters. Several made 
@ Inistake, depending on the second barrel to kill. Om account of 
darkness the ties in Olass A were not able to be shot off, and on 
the proposition being made to give the club the badge for future 
competition, all hands agreed, so that the badge belongs to the 
club, to be competed for during the ensuing season. The following 
is the score of the match: 


Olass A. 
L Duryea, 29yds..--. 1101101011—7_ A Schwartz, 2Tyds. ..1011001101—6 
R Monsell, 27yds....@L0011110i—t' M Kearney, 27yds.. ..1110101011—7 
7 Schiieman, 28yds. .1110001010—5 


Class B. 
H MecLaughlin,25ydasi100111110—7 “EF Bucknell, 25yds. ..1110111000-6 
G L Ayers, 24yds... a Tope ye 
; ass C, 
J E Orr, 2iyds.,::... OINVOMIONI—4 F Lanzer,2lyds.. .-- 0011 110100—5 
J Courtney. ge le RB Hyde, 2iyds, 
pa 7ds.00100001 ae 


\ 60000 = —1 
J Skeylin, 28yds..... 1001110100—5 


PORTLAND. Me., Dec. 25,—There was a ball shooting match at 

Cape Elizabeth-to-day, resident marksmen taking part, Each 
shot at1 balls, 20yds. rise. Following is the score; . 
HL Parrott. , .100011100010010— & ©C Jordan., ..1000171010111010— 8 
O Hannaford -.11001011007770—-10 G Cushman... .100000100100111— 6 
HB Perrys ee WUHITMINI—1s = MC Jordan, . ..110111116101001—10 
FP Patterson...101171101001U0i0— § A Jordan...... 001001010111000— 6 
¥F Peterson. ....011110101000000— 7 H LJordan....1900000@110NT1— 7 
# Peterson.,.. 101110111115 BE Brown....... 1171101T101111—13 
EB Verrill_-.....01010100000100— 6 B Brown.......001J01G711010NIU-~ 8 
C E Bremon. ..100101110000100— 6 

Ties for first position—H, B, Perry, 10i—2; E. Brown, 100—1; J, 
Peterson, 100—1. Ties for second position—O, Hannaford, 100001—2; 
Ww © Jordan, 1 1, 

DENVER, Col., Dec. 25.—The pigeon shoot at Jewell Park to- 
duy was a great success. The pigeons were strong fiyers, and a 
stiff breeze from the left quarter assisted them materially. The 
programme was varied and well carried out. Below is the score 
of the regular matches: 

Shoot No.1, 5 single birds, 21yds. rise: 

10111—4 


1c eee weet sacey MO Were iy epson pes 1131-5 
Edbrooke................. O01LI—3  “Miller-........2.2...24.... 00011—2 
LITO Re oP mae RS = aS 01001I—2 Owenton ......- 2.2... 6.25 10000—1 
UN oceh oF See son ieee nee Tl01IND—S. _Bostwick.......2.......... 11111—5 
DEN DaGivRT: ale tes Lesta. ee T—5: Heald ee aes 11101—4 
Gompton........ ..-..-... 1010i—8. _Kennicott....-... .,-....: 101/1—4 


J. N. Lower, J. P. Lower and Bostwick divided the first prize, 
and Pray, Health and Kennicott the second. 
Shoot No, 2,8 single ae 2byds. rise: 


» BV | ot os ee INl0U—-2 Edbrooke.. .........-. 11110011—6 
Dow.--......-.......--.001L11—6 Suydam........... ...- 11111000—5 
TER eee dee steed 110010115 J P Lower.,..,......... 101011116 
Compton,........ .....111/111—8 Kennicott ,..-......... 11110111—7 
GH FIO WEL serss:lesess 10110100—4_Bradbury.... .......... 11010011—5 
eaten Le Td OINI11I—6 King..... Stee ae 10010001—3 
Bostwick...... fo eer eel T101I0I1—6 “ Shirley.......-.,..0.... 10001111—4 


aoe won first prize, Kennicutt second and third was 
vided. 
Shoot No. 3, 4 Sophie binds. $6 entrance: 


JP Lower -.. .- 0.10 Di—4 Bostwick... ........01 10 00 11—4 
Pray-.-....----. _---01 11 00 Ol—4 Kennicoti........... OL 00 11 11—5 
TO a 10 11 11 10—6 Shirley.....- ..... 0100 11 J0-—4 
SUN howers. 5. =: 11 10 01 QI—5 ~Suydam........,,... i 10 11 10—6 
Edbrooke........... 11 01 11 01-6 Bradbury........... 11 11 OL 11—7 
Compton............ Ol 01 11 00-4 King......... 2.02, li O01 00 12—5 
12 OG be eee 10 01 01 10-4 HGDavis. ..,..... 10 11 10 01-5 
Owens...--.-..--...- 10 00 01 11—4 


_ Daw, Edbrook and Suydam divided first prize and J. N. Lower, 
Kennicott and Davis diyided second prize and in shooting off for 
third Compton won. ‘ 

Shoot No. 4, 10 the birds: 


Suydam.-.......-... JUNI—10 Compton..-.---..... 1111101010— 7 
Bostwick......--.... 011111001i— 7 JN hower.....- - -1114111110— 9 
CIO pete AU oneaet Ep? 1111101101I— 8 Shirley.....-........ 0111111101— 8 
Edbrook....-......- A10N— 9 JP Lower.....:.... 0111110111— 8 


Suydam took first prize, Edbrooke and J. N. Lower second and 
Dow, Shirley and J. P. Lower divided third. : 

NEW DORP,S.1., Dec. 21.—Emerald Gun Club of New York 
City. The birds were an excellent lot, live pigeons, 5 ground traps, 
21, 25 and 30yds, rise, 80yds. boundary, club rules, 4 prizes: 


R Reagan, 21...,..-.1111110— 9 G Remsen, 21,..-...01111111— 9 
EE VIOSS, Oboe tctoee AIM1101i— 8 “GV Andson, 30. ....1111111110—10 
PJ Keenan, 21...... 1101011010— 6 P Butz, 25........... 1101110111— 8 
W Maisel, 30... -.:: 1110110101I— 7 C Grainger, 25...... 1111110111— 9 
dt Sidley, 23....2-:--! 0101101110— 6 J W Godfrey, 25....0111011011— 7 
J Howard, 21....,-:1011010011— 6 J Glaccum, 30. - -..-1113111111—10 
Baiynch, 21..-.. 22. 111111171—10_ Ls Gehering, 21...... 1111111111—10 
LSchermerhorn, 30.00101i-10 M W Murphy, 21....110111011— 8 
Thos Cody, 50....... 11u1100111— 7 A McHall, 21........ 10101 10LL0— 6 


The prizes consisted of two_gold medals, one silver medal and 
ten dollarsin gold. Ties on 10, 25 and 30yds.: Schermerhorn won. 
Ties on 9, 25 and S50yds.: Remsen won. Ties on 8, 21 and d0yds.: 
Voss won. Ties on 7, 2lyds.: McHall won. 

FLEMINGTON, N. J., Jan. 1—New Year’s day shoot of the 
Flemington Gun Club. Weather cloud ,coldand windy, 25 clay 


pigeons, wie ltrap, 3 angles, for four prizes. The day was so 


windy that, although the trap was set to throw them slow, they 
went fast and about A0yds. from the trap. 

ig. SRete hy tapet env ee pee So pin eto See 4141411010111011111110001—19 
TU ee ge yeep CRNA Rees Arce 1100010101101111101100011—15 
CESHE DAT od: eee tees cere e- =o ae > « «0101000011901 11100100101 —12 
Potten sc sstart tt perce teed es ners 0100100010111 10011001001—12 
Siepard io Wawlstssoseerers era tsepeeeue 1100011010011100000110100—11 
Tisai eee le io fF eerie yee «+=, 0000011011100100010109101 —10 
Tova Pveraiel spas eee oe alia aes CES Rn oe Je 10011011 00000100010900N1I— 9 


fee a Sas Se ie ds oo 1000100100010000160010101— 8 


CINCINNATI, Dec. 28.—The members of the Price Hill Gun 
Olub witnessed the finest shooting ever seen on their grounds or 
any other, as all previous records were completely lost sight of in 
the one of Mr. J. £. Miller, who made the wonderful record of 258 
straight clay birds out of five traps. He missed his 159th bird on 
account of darkness. He was advised by those present to stop at 
his 150th bird, as it was getting too dark todo any more good shoot- 
ing. Christmas morning he broke 97 out of 100,and the week 
before 95 out of 100. His scores have always been made in club 
shoots. To-day every bird hit went into iragments, leaving no 
room for discussion as to their being broken, ‘The membersshoot- 
ing all did excellent shooting, the day was clear, cold, and but 
little wind. Yet the birds were thrown hard and low. Fivetraps, 
Isyde. vise: First match, 20 singles: J.E. Miller 20, O. Toff 20, J. 
BE, Maynard 16, Mark 17, lu, Shott 16, Robinson 16, Wick 17, E. Waly 
14, Robbins 13, C. Smith 15. Second match: J, H. Miller 2), O. Totf 
1s, J. E. Maynard 16, B. Scott 18, Mark 16, Robinson 18, Walz 1s, 
Armstrong 12, Wick 18, Robbins 15. Third match: J. EB, Miller20, 
O. Toff 19, Maynard 20, E. Shott 20, Walz 10, Armstrong 14, Robbins 
16, Wick 17, Mark 18. Robinson 19. Fourth match: J. 8. Miller 20, 
©. Toft 19, Robinson 17, Williams 9, Shott 20, Maynard 20, Walz 14, 


Armstrong £ Mark 17, Robbins 16. Fifth match: Miller 20, Toff 
18, Maynard  Shott 18, Walz 16, Williams 13, Mark 16, Robison 
—Ww.A.L. 


NEW ARG, Jan. 1—The Essex and Middlesex Gun Clubs met at 
Brb’s grounds on Thursday last and shot a return match at live 
birds. Tiventy men on each side shot at 10 birds each. Messrs. 
Paton and C. M. Hedden were judges, and William Sigler was 
referee. The Essez Club won by killing 1457 out of 200 birds, The 
Middlesex Club killed 147. Of the Essex Club, Hayes and Stewart 
killed 10 each; Kinsey, Belcher, Hunt, Burnett, Nicholas and Von 
Lengerke killed 9 each; Edwards, Hauck, Heath, Carrington and 
Whitehead killed 8 each; Breintnall, Baldwin and Heinisch killed 
7, and Beck and Terrill killed 6, Freche and Theurich each rape 
4 birds. In the Middlesex team, Campbell, Wyckoff, Creeley an 
Lever each killed 9; Day, Pilkington, Quinlan, Force, Jobs and 
Terry killed 8; Clark, Wilson, Gaddis, Craft_ and Miller killed 7; 
Ganon, Voorhees and Dickens killed 6, and Cameron and Squires 

illed 4....The West Newark Club held its first annual glass ball 
shoot this morning. The balls were.sprung at 2lyds., and each 
man shot at 25. The best score was made by D. Burgess, who 
broke 16, and the second hest-was G. Deisler’sscore of 15._ J. Lamb 
‘roke 11, A. Assman 1?, A. Wade 10 and H. Habig 10, L, Reiber 
made a clean score—of misses. 


50H VS. DE FOREST.—New Year’s day in Babylon saw the 
pigeon-slicoting match between Jesse Smith, of | avemeyer’s 
Pouit, and Whecler De Forest, of Babylon, for { 150 a side and @ 
Wine supper ai the Watson House, cert oth men are re- 
wearkabiy zcod shots and betting was lively, with Jesse Smith 
Slightly the favorite. Thirty-fiys birds were to be shot at, 2lyds. 
rise, De the Bist bird De Forest led by two birds, and theraen whe 


tie et 
‘OREST AND STREAM. 


had been backing Mr, Smith began to feel like hedging. The ex- 
citement seemed to unsettle Mr. De Forest, wha made t thres misses 
atthe next four birds, leaving the two men tied on 28 birds each, 
out of the 35. Five birds more were given each man, and the rise 
lengthened ta 26yds. De Forest missed one of his five birds, while 
Mr. Smith killed all fiye, winning the match by one bird, De For- 
est made the best run, killing 14 birds successively, while Smith’s 
highest run was 10. The referee was Mr. Stellenwerf, of Islip, and 
the scorer, Theo. C. Pletcher, of Babylon, Fred Conklin trapped 
the birds, The shooting took place on the Crescent grounds, and 
was witnessed by a very large crowd. Another maich will be 
arranged between the partiesinafewdays. 

_ WELLINGTON GUN CLUB.—The leading event at the meet- 
ing on Jan. 1 of the Wellington Gun Club was the first shoot for 
medals which were taken as follows; Class A, Schaefer; Class B, 
Snow; Class ©, Henry. First prize winnersin other events: 1. Ten 
pigeons—Stanley, 2, Six sigeans—Swift and Sanborn. 3. Six blue 
tocks—Snow and Swift. 4. Six pigeons—Wilson and Schaefer. 5. 
Six blue rocks—Sanborn. 6. Six pigeons—Stanton. 7. Six black- 
birds—Swift and Sanborn. 8. Six pigeons—Wilson, Stanton and 
McCoy. 9. Six pigeons—Stanton and Short. 10. Six blue rocks— 
Swift and Moore. 11. Six pigeons—Swift. 12, Six blue rocks— 
Snow and Stanton. 18, miss and out—Brown. 


Canacing. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to FOREST AND 
STREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc,, of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same. Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FOREST AND STREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport. 


CANOEING IN 1886. 


HE year just ended has been the most important by far that 
American canoeing has yet passed through; for the first time 
the work of our canoeists in designing, building and sailing has 
been tested by a foreign standard; and, looking back, it is gratify- 
ing in every way to find that the victories have been on the side of 
the American boats. Further than this, however, is the fact that 
the races, hotly sailed and stoutly contested by both parties, have 
not only borne testimony to the increased good feeling that pre- 
yails between the canoeists of both nations, but have wrought 
substantial benefits to canoeing on both sides of the water. 
Furthermore, it is pleasant to sée that outside of racing, canoeing 
has grown during the year; the popular interest has increased; 
new clubs have been formed; and, outside as well as within the 
Association, its growth has been greater than in any previous 
year. | 

As the most prominent, though not the most important depart- 
ment of canoeing, racing claimsthe firstplace. Theseason opened 
with a number of new boats ready for trial, and, as most of them 
were more or less known te canceists, their possibilities and future 
performances were generally discussed in advance, adding much 
to the interest in the subsequent contests. Lassie, for instance, 
had raced a little the preceding autumn, and her lines had 
appeared in the FOREST AND STREAM, so she was well known both 
here and abroad. Vesper, a new model by her owner, and suc- 
cessor to the famous Snake, was known to canoeists through our 
columns,and a canoe of her model wasshown at the canoe exhibition 
iu New York, which was so successful last spring; so her first trials 
were eagerly looked for. As embodying the results of a long ex- 
perience in the old Snake, as well as being the design of the lead- 
ing adyocate of the “no ballast” theory, a special interest attached 
to her success or failure. With her was a sister craft, Marion 4, 
B2, (to speak accurately, fourth of the nameand second of the class) 
SASTRY with Vesper in hull, but with a different arrangement of 

oar 

Another new craft hailed from the North—Mona, of Brockyville— 
the resulj of much careful labor on the part of one of the most 
earnest and enthusiastic sailors inthe Association. Several of the 
new Ruggles boats, all smooth-skins, were to make their first 
trials, among them Mr. Bailey’s Delight, beside Mr, Andrews’s 
Sofronia, seen the preceding season. The old Dido, of Newburg, 
has been replaced by a new and handsome double-board craft, 15x 
28; Mr. Whitlock had on the stocks a 16x30 and a 15x28, and in the 
East Mr. Barney had ready-a new and uuknown cratt. Of this 
ficet not one was the result of a hasty or ill-considered order, but 
the lines and details of each were the subject of mucn careful 
study on the part of some earnest canoeist, and the same may be 
said of a number of other boats of hardly less importance. 

With this fleet,in readiness, and several of the best English 
cracks about to yisit us, the racing prospects were more brilliant 
than the records of canoeing have eyer known, and the perform- 
ances of the season in no way discredited them. The racing 
throughout the year was the most successful in the annals of the 
sport, and the results must be hailed as a substantial benefit to 
legitimate canoeing. The issues involyed were such as to make 
the contests doubly interesting: between the two nations was the 
question of heayy vs. light displacement, with the hardly less im- 
portant one of position, lying down in the boat on the one hand 
and relying on lead ballast for stability, or, on the other hand, a 
position on deck where the full weight of the body was available 
os Baling of the most valuable kind in a boat of such limited 

epth. 

At home there was also an important question to be settled; the 
boats were all very different from the English in carrying far less 
ballast, but there has long been a difference between some who 
sail entirely without ballast and others who contend that a mod- 
erate amount of lead is necessary. 

On the international issues the results have been decisive, and 
they are admitted by both parties. The two gentlemen who raced 
at Grindstone and New York admitted the suveriority of the light 
displacement boats in their determination to alter their own 
models before another season; and, further than this, the leading 
advocate of the heavy ballast boats, the one who has designed and 
built the most successful racers of the class, Mr. Trediwen, 
although not sharing the opportunities for comparison which 
Messrs. Baden-Powell and Stewart had, has accepted the same 
conclusions to a great extent, and writes thus in a late issue of the 
London Field: - ; 

“The recent international contests appear likely to have a great 
effect on canoeing in England, and will probably tend largely to 
increase the number of contestants in our sailing races. It has 
been clearly established that the deck position enables a very light 
canoe, that is very easy to paddle, to beat the heavily ballasted 
canoes With large sails, that have hitherto been regarded here as 
the only ones that could race successfully. The result is that the 
sailing races can be competed for by the most cruising paddler. 
No one could have been more bigoted than Iwas against the deck 
position of sailing; but, having tried it, 1am convinced that it is 
by no means such an acrobatic feat as one would imagine. * * * 
* #* The Pearl will be sailed next season without ballast, and 
with 4ilbs. centerboard in place of 5élbs., the sail area being 

roportionately reduced, the same huli being used which Mr. 
Stewart sailed at the A. C, A. meet, except the new thicker plank 
below the waterline.” ‘ te af a 

Coming from the source that it does this admission is most nn- 
portant, 2s Mr. Tredwen is one of the most expert amateur build- 
ers as well as an old and experienced racing man. The races have 
shown beyond dispute that in most, if not all weathers, a canoe 
with little or no ballast is the equal in speed of a canoe carrying 
several hundred pounds of lead and brass; and this, all must 
admit, isa most important point. It means that a canoe so light 
as to be easily handled ashore, easily paddled with stores on board 
and useful for rail transport, for river cruising and rapids, for 
short trips under sail or paddle; in short the all-round general 
utility boat, may compete in open races as well as “no ba)last” 
and “cruising rig” races, with beats built solely for racing and too 
cumbersome, heavy and costly for most canocists. It proves that 
an honest cruiser has nothing to fear from specially built craft, 
whose presence in any numbers in our fleet would make an end to 
racing as it is now, a most valuable adjunct to cruising. Some are 
disposed to see danger In the other direction, fearing the success of 
Pecowsic willlead to a fleet of very lightracing machines, not only 
unfit for cruising, but positivelydangerous. A fewsuch boatsmay 
in time be tried, but t ey must develop more speed than the type 
has yet promised to induce canoeists to prt up with their obvious 
defects. -% 

The effect of the races on our visitors has been to turn their at- 
tention to a lighter class of boat, more like the craft of ten years 
since; to do away with the few expensive and complicated eratt 
which have monopolized the racing to the exclusion of the great 
majority of lezitimate canoes; and to make it possible for 4 much 
larger number torace. Of course this must benefit British canoe- 
ing, and must operate to awaken it from the lethargy into which 
it has fallen; but we in turn have reaped very great benefits from 
the contests. With all their failings both in build and speed the 
Pnglish canoes had many good points in which our boats were 
laching and which appe plainly during the races, The most 
important of these was handiness,as the English boats turned 
like tops, while some of the best of oura can at times be put about 


to be a ereat im- 
especially the latter, there was much to be lenried rant the 


with difficulty. In this respect there is likel; 
provement this year, Inmany details of bail 
visitors, and our canoeists generally appreciated this fact, to 
their advantage, 

Both of the visitors did such good work that it was eyidentthat 
with some changes in their boats they would be most dangerous 
antagonists; and, as they intend to revisit us next year, American 
canoeists must bestir themselves in time if they would still retain 
the two cups. This time Mr. Tredwen will also be over, and with - 
the experience of last season asa guide, they will make-a hot 
battle for the cups. i ; 

In our home racing the honors rest largely with the “no ballast” 
canoes, owing to the brilliant performance of Vesper and Pecow- 
sic at Grindstone, The races in New York, however, were won by 
ies pee: boat built for and carrying a considerable amount of 
lead. it is a fact that the boats with no ballast meet all the re- 
quirements of an all-around canoe, so much the better for canoe- 
ing; but those who are now carrying ballast began in unballasted 
canoes, and only putin lead when its benefits seemed apparent; 
and now, while the facts all point to the advisability of a reduc- 
tion of weight, they are loth to give up the boats which have cer- 
tainly proyed well adapted to their requirements. 

_As last winter, canoeists are now husy with new models, new 
Tigs and many minor devices for the improyement of their craft, 
and there will be a far finer fleet afloat next year than ever before. 
All this improvement is not confined, as some would have us 
think, to racing, but many who uever race are as busily at work 
in the same line, as was shown lately by the inquiries fhat have 
come to us from cruisers in regard to tlic sail plan published afew 
weeks since. ; 

Looking now atthe Association and its work, evidences of « 
substantial adyance are also seen. The year has been the most 
important that the A.C. A. has yet passed through, as a great 
change has been taking place in itsorganization. It has long been 
evident that the original scheme was tattoo limited in its scope 
for the needs of so large a territory as camoeing now covers; and 
last year an effort to enlarge the plan of organization was inau 
urated. This year has seen it put into practical operation throug 
the application of the Eastern canocists for the establishment of 
an Hastern division, followed by similar action on the part of the 
main body, so that there now exists a Centraland an Hastern 
division; while all seems ready fora further carrying out of the 

Jan by the formation of a Canadian division in the spring, fol- 

owed by further divisions as the need for them hecomeés apparent. 

The Western canceisis still retain their separate organization, 
now known as the Western Canoe Association, and have enjoyed 
avery successful season, the meet at Ballast Island heing well 
attended,and they are doing good workina very wide field. Between 
them and the A.C, A. perfect nocd will exists, some canoeists be- 
longing to both, and the two bodies are working with one end 
only, the advancement of canoeing. 
_ Of cruising there is little to say, and why? Not because racing 
is driving it out or because there is less cruising done, but because 
the cruiser isa quiet fellow who goes off alone or with only a friend 
or two, and finds his pleasure in solitary wandering without any 
great flourish. of trumpets, perhaps telling his story in such logs as 
we have published many of during the year. 

The growth of canoeing is a very difficult thing to estimate by 
figures, but it has evidently been all that could be expected during 
the year, advancing not by fictitious spurts, but hy sure andsteady 
steps. Recruits are steadily coming in from all directions, we 
hear of new clubs forming where canceing has never been known, 
and new localities are represented at each meet. 

It is pleasant to notice that while the large body of canceists 
contains many young and inexperienced members, the disasters 
have been very few, and, in all cases of which we have learned, 
have been due to ignorance. recklessness, and a disregard of those 
simple precautions which all expert canoeists recognize. The use 
of small, badly built canoes, in some cases crowding two into a 
boar that was not safe for one, and the attempts to sail such craft, 
are the causes which have led to the few mishaps of the year, and 
novices should heed the lesson, While dealing mainly with canoe- 
ing east of the Mississippi, we must not overlook the great progress 
made during the year on the Pacific coast, where one club, the 
Oakland C. C., hasplaced canoeing on aS prosperous a footing as 
it enjoys along the Atlantic, and after some years of hard work 
are reaping their reward in the many pleasures, both social and 
nautical, that belong to a well organized canoe elub. 

Looking at it in all aspects the year has been a prosperous one, 
and has departed with a promise of a still better one to follow; and 
while congratulating them on what has been done, we can, with 
every assurance of their fulfilment, offer to all canoeists our best 
wishes for a Happy New Year. 


THE PECOWSIC’S CUP, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 5 

1 think that you and eyery fair-minded canoeist who visited the 
A, ©. A. meet last August will pardon me for giving a big growl. 
t have waited four months, in the dullest part of the season for 
my business, hoping against fate almost that Mr. Rushton would 
see the error of his ways in advertising in your columns that 
Vesper won the International Cup race at the meet. Was there 
more than one International Cup race at that, meet? Iam certain 
that Mr. Barney, in Pecowsic, won a yery nite cup on which is 
engraved, ‘The International Cup of the A. OC. A. Meet, 1886." I 
have seen and examined it, and also pre an electrotype of it; and 
therefore fail to see what right Mf: Rushton has to advertise 
Vesper as the winner of this identical, individual cup. My adver- 
tisement and Mr. Rushton’s have both appeared in your paper on 
the same page, and both of us have claimed the honor of building 
the winning canoe foralong enough time to exonerate me for 
kicking at this date. Now, can it be possible that Mr. Rushton 
has changed cups? Surely ‘Vesper won the A. C. A, Perpetual 
Challenge Cup, the only one she did win, and, I believe, the only 
tace she won at the meet. Why does not Mr. Rushton advertise 
the cup really won by Vesper, and leave Mr. Barney in possession 
of his own individual cup, fairly won by Pecowsic, and at the 
same time leave me in undisputed possession of my ‘hard-earned 
laurels, and stop a large amount of correspondence from the pub- 
lic not acquainted with the facts of the case, asking foran ex- 
planation in regard to how it comes about that both of us claim 
the honor of building the canoe that won the International Cup 
at Grindstone Island? I have taken many a knockdown, and 
have turned and scud before a Seay gale, but in this breeze, that 
has increased for so long atime, I have decided to head up and 
ride it out if possible, rather than attempt a landing on a leeshore 
in full view of the public. F. JOYNER. 

(The conditions governing tne cup won by Vesper are as follows; 
“American Canoé Association Sailing Trophy, Classes A and B, 
no limit to rig or ballast, time limit 3 hozrs, distance 74 miles. 
The race is sailed each year after the regular races af the annual 
meet, usually held in August. The prize will be held by the win- 
ner for oue year,and then must be returned to the regatta com- 
mittee for competition at the annual meet of the Association. 
Accredited representatives of foreign clubs not exceeding five in 
number shall be eligible. In case of more than five foreign entries, 
the first five received shall be eligible to start. The total number 
of starters shall not exceed fifteen, and the ten or more vacancies 
(after deducting the foreign entries) shall be filled from those en- 
tering, by a special ‘record’ prepared from the result of the A and 
Braces at the meet, in case the entries exceed the vacancies.” 
The cup won by Pecowsic was a subscription cup, presented by 
several canoeists, for a race between the two Bopha’. visitors and 
the two leading Americans, to be the property of the winner-] 


NEW YORK C. G.—The New York C. 0, held ameeting on Dec. 
29, at which the following officers for 1887 were elected: Commo- 
dore, C. IS. Munroe; Vice-Commodore, R. B. Burchard; Secretary, 
CG. J. Stevens; Executive Committee, W. P. Stephens and B. H. 
Nadal. The constitution was amended so that in future no active 
member of any other canoe club can be an active member of the 
New York C. C. It has long been the custom of the club to holdan 
annual dinner, but this year a change was made atid in answer to 
neat invitations, printed on thin wood, over a hundred ladies and 
gentlemen met at Clark’s on Tsventy-third street, on Thursday 
night, to join in a camp-fire of the club, The rooms were decor- 
ated with flags, and through the kindness of Mr. Squires two of 
ftushton’s new canoes,a Bucktail and Vesper, served to give & 
homelike air to the scene, An exhibition of canos EnOneT AREA 
by means of astereopticon was given by Mr. Burchard, er 
which eee music aoe Tec pea ASter supper the floor was 
cleared for dancing. The entertainment was In every way a suc- 
cess and will probably take the place of the annual Binnor in the 
future. On Saturday Comm odore and Mrs. Munroe left for 
Florida. 


A MEBT OF BRITISH CANOEISTS.—Mr. E, B. Tredwen makes 
a suggestion through the Field thata meet be held on the Ameri- 
ean plan, on the Norfolk Broads in July and August next, 

OWING to the pressure on our columns, the Reais Pro- 

ramome for 1587 and a continuation of the discussion of Sailing 

oats vs, Canoes, are necessarily left until next week. 

WESTERN CANGE ASSOCIATION.—The Executive Commit- 


tee of the W. C, A. will meet at the Stillman House, Cleveiand,0,, 
on Jan. P and 10, “ 


Address all. communications ta the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


A RACE ACROSS THE ATLANTIC. 


N view of the probabilities of an international ocean race from 

some Wnglish port this summer, the followimg proposal has 
been made by Mr. R, T. Bush, owner of the keel schooner Coronet: 
. NEw YoOr«, Jan. 1, 187. 
To the Owners vf_all American Keel Schooner Yachis; 

GENTLEMEN—For the purpese of testing and comparing the sea- 
foing and sailing qualities of the keel schooner yachts built and 
now owned in this country the undersigned, owner of the Coronet, 
would be pleased to join as many of you as feel so inclined in or- 
ganizine and Garrying out an ocean race from Sandy Hock to 
Gueenstown Harbor. 


CONDITIONS. 


The conditions to he about as follows: , 

Virst—The race ta be open to all keel schooner yachts of Ameri- 
ean build without any allowance whatever. 

Second—The amount of entrance feeto be agreed upon by the 
gentlemen in interest, but not to exceed $10,000 ter each yacht. 

Third—The total amount of fees paid for the entry of all the 
yachts shall be held in trust and paid to the owner of the winning 
yacht ten days atter the result of the race becomes known, less the 
expenzes fof judges, their boat and some few other expenses which 
should properly be borne in common by all the owner's of yachts 
participating in the race. s 

Fourth—The race to be started not later than May 15 next,which 
will enable the yachts to reach the other side in time for the sail- 
ing masters to “piek their flints” and start back in the race for the 
Royal Thames Club prize of 1,000 guineas. 

Gentlemen interested in this matter are requested to confer 
with or address the secretary of the New York Y, C., 67 Madison 
avenue, New York. Very respectfully, R. T, BusH, 


THE NEW 'Y. R. A. RULE. 


N_Dec.14 « mecting of the Y. R. A. was held at the Langham 
? Hotel, London, at which Mr. Henry Crawford presided. Sir 
William Forwood moved that the rule recommended by the com- 
mittee be adopted, and hia motion was seconded by Mr, A. Man- 
ning, and carried by a vote of 20to2®. Sir William Forwood then 
moved that the rule be enacted for a period of seven years, unless 
repealed by a yote of three-fourths of the Council. confirmed by a 
majority at a general meeting. Mr. J. H. Gubbins suggested an 
amendmeut to the effect that the vote for repealing should be two- 
thirds of the members preseni at a general meeting, atter notice, 
which was accepted, and the resolution, seconded by Mr. Gubbins, 
was carried. Six William Forwood moved the adoption of the 
following recommendation, seconded by Mr. Baden-Powell: “That 
the classification shall be as follows; 
5 tons equal to existing yachts of 8 tons, 

10 tons equal to existing yachts o£ 5 tons, 

20 tons equal to existing yachts of 10 tons. 

40 tons equal to existing yachts of 20 tons. 

G0 tons eatal to existing yachts of 40 tons ia 
and above 40 toms.” r. F. Willan suggested 214 tons as the mini- 
mum,and also that the word rating be used instead oftons. A 
proposal was made to limit leugth and sail area in each class, and 
another to class by 1, w. J. only; but the orignal motion was finally 
carried. A motion to expunge the rating by length in use on the 
Solent was carried, and also one to abolish Class B (ex-raters) 
entirely. Two other resolutions, “That the C class be retained 
for the season of 1857, but without laterclass tonnage penalty,” 
and “That the tonnage rule Exe Xe: XB. he put into the Appendix 
for the season of 1887 for the purpose of the C class,’ were referred 
back to the Council for further consideration, The chairman 
offered the following resolution: “If the distance from the center 
fore and aft line of the mast to the outer end of the spinnaker 
boom, when shipped in its place and square to the keel, exceeds 
the distance from fore side of the mast to cranse iron on bowsprit 
end, the excess to be added io the base of the triangle formed by 


the headsail, and the aréa of the headsail to be computed accord- 
* Sir William For- 
wood seconded the resolution and if was cartied. The new meas- 
urement rule, as we have several times given it of late, is 


ingly. Foot yards not allowed on spinnakers.” 


+S. A, ; ° 
Bord: aa the sail area being measured from the spars. 


THE PLANS OF THE THISTLE. 


gy ee Boston Herald replies as follows to the statementin our last 


issue concerning the plans of the Scotch yacht Thistle: 
“The FOREST AND STREAM has undertaken to controverf the 
authenticity of the plans ate) es last Saturday in the Heraid, 
and in its comments publis 


und acsompanying déscription gives every reason for the belief 


that they were nol what they purported to be,” and adds that, if 


further proof were needed, the tollowing cablegram will supply it: 
The following was sent.to Mr. Watson trom New York, Dec. 27: 
“Plans of Tiistle in Boston Herald, 80ft. waterline, 16ft. beam. 
Are they authentic?’ Mr. Watson answersas follows: ‘Quite im- 
possible that Heraid van have true plans.’ By the above ansyer 
the FoREST AND SPRHAM claims that the waterline length of the 
Thistle is still in dispute, and that it will not be made known for 
the present. ‘Tlie question asked by the POREST AND STREAM Was 
not a proper one, with the evidence it had, from what appeared in 
these columns. Hud it asked the question, ‘On the working plans 
of the Thistle, as given the builders, to estimate from, does the 
Thistle measure 80ft. waterline and i6ft. beam?’ it x suld have 
been more in accord with the published plans. Mr. Watson’s 
reply does not contradict the Heraid statement of the dimension. 
On the contrary, he does not squarely answer the question asked 
him by the Forgst AND STREAM. Mr. Burgess has read Mr. Wat- 
son’s reply, and he says: ‘Mr. Watson’s reply is an evasive answer. 
He does not deny in his reply that Thistle is 80tt. long.’ The 
Heraid correspondent in Scotland said that the plans were the 
working plans of the Thistle, and this positive statement has not 
yet been denied by Mr. Watson. The ForEsST AND STREAM should 
Investigate the mattter further.” 
* * * * * * * * * * * 
Concerning his part in the work, as gues Hioned in the New York 
Herald, Mr. John is, Frisbee writes to the Boston Herald as follows: 
“Last Wednesday an attaché of the Boston Herald called on me 
on proiessional business. Before informing me of his business, he 
exacted of me on my personal honor my word that the contents of 
a roll of paper which he held in his hands should not be disclosed 
by me without his permission, To this proposition (as it wasa 
business matter) I agreed, and thereupon ihe paper was unrolled 
and handed me. If one goes through a lot of Jand, and it is filled 
with monunients and tombstones, the strong presumption is that 
itis a graveyard. So my experience in nayal architecture forces 
me to the belief that the drawings in the paper handed me were 
the working plans of _a cutter yacht. The plans were stamped 
‘G. L, Watson & Co., Naval Architects and Surveyors, Glacgow, 
Scotland,’ and the date of issue was Noy. 23,1886. 'The planscame 
from Scotland, for the wrapper, which was torn off, indicated this, 
besides a letter was shown me from the person whoa sent them. 1 
made an exact copy of the drawing and gaye it and Mr. Watson's 
drawing to the Buston Herald's secretary, it seems to nie. pre- 
sumptous for any man without any knowledge of the subject 
about which he is criticising, to charge a respectable journal 
with publishing a ‘humbug.’ Mr, Harvey says that Mr, Watson 
neyer designed a stee) yessel with inside and outside plates. The 
writer says he did, for he has seen the plans and worked on them, 
The copy of the plans made by me were exact, and, if there is ax 
defect in their publication, it is the fault of the photographer ani 
engraver, and not mine. Mr, Edward Burgess says the plans are 
muine. He has seen them and is forced to this conclusion. He 
as compared the writing on the plans with letters he received 
from Mr. Watson, and the handwriting is the same. An experi- 
ence of 30 year's on land and sea, from boy to captain, a practical 
shipwright and av instructor of nayal architecture in Boston for 
the past 15 years, warrants me in paying that I can tell a set of 
‘working plans’ when I see them. I have had much experience 
in naval architecture, both practical and theoretical. ‘The last 
work performed by me on big yachts was the ‘laying down’ in 
the ‘mold loft* the famous yachts Mayflower and Sachem.—JoHN 
Li, FRISBEE, Naval Architect.” 
1e FORRST AND STREAM has not disputed the statement that 
the drawings in question came from Mr. Watson's office; to any 
one familar with Madge, Marjorie or Vanduara, they are evidently 
those of a Watson boat. What we questioned was their authenti- 
_city as correct plans, as far as they go, of the Thistle. The speci- 
fications are no doubt approximately correct, but it does not 
follow that the sketches accompanying them by any means accur- 
y represent the. new design. For the p for which 
they were made it is not necessary that they 80, and 


ed yesterday makes many misstate- 
ments regarding them. -It says that ‘‘an inspection of the drawings 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


considering the care that has beentaken to.conceal the dimensions 
of the new yacht, it is unlikely that they do. A comparison of 
them with the dimensions and photographs of Vanduara, designed 
by Mx. Watson seyen years since, shows such a close similarity as 
to warrant the belief that her original plans haye been used for 
the basis of the rough skeleton design fhat alone was necessery to 
accompany the specifications. We donot question the Herald's 

ood faith in the matter. 1( would, however, be interesting to 

<now just how the plans were obtained by its correspondent, 
without the consent of the designer, as builders are nat es eg 
at liberty to make public such details as may be intrusted fo them 
for the purpose of making an estimate. 


AMERICAN YACHTING IN 1886. 


ITH yachts all hauled out and sails and gear stowed away, at 
least half of the yachtmen’s occupation is eone until the 
return of warmer weather. Sailing is possible only with the few 
who are aboard of an iceyacht as soon as their other craft are 
stripped, and the only resource leit to the majority is to wander 
at times among the dismantled fleet, where some one is sure to be 
found with whom to sail over the races of the past season, or to 
drajy forecasts of the coming year. Just now, perhaps, yachting 
is at its dullest ebb, and between the excifement and bustle of the 
lively season just closed and the hopes and expectations of one 
that promises to be no whit behind it, there is time for » quiet 
erack over the past and future. ; 

As in 1885, the opening year found a challenge on hand for the 
America’s Cup, the circumstances in each case being somewhat 
similar. It is true that on the first occasion there was no defender 
ready, and little was known of the strength of the challenger; 
while last year not only were two yachts all ready built and two 
new ones building, but much had been learned from the previous 
races. The competing boats, however, promised to be much the 
same in character; Galatea, the British neh Se being a newer 
and longer Genesta, by the same designer; and Mayflower, gener- 
ally considered the probable defender, a newer and longer effort of 
Puritan’s designer. Thus the contest promised to be of the same 
general character as in 1885, and no less interesting, 

The additions to the fleet during the winter were not numerous, 
but were of some importance. First of course was Mr. Burgess’s 
new venture, Mayflower, designed for General Paine, who pur- 
chased Puritan at the end of the season, Only to sell her shortly 
after to Mr. J. Malcolm Forbes. As was to be expected the new 
boat departed but little from her snecessful predecessor; but 
those departures took her a step further in the direction in which 
all American yachts are steadily tending, more length, more draft, 
more outside lead. The model was fined in some directions, nota- 
bly abreast the mast, where the fullness, so apparent in Puritan 
was reduced, while the keel was widened at the rabbet. In general 
appearance the two yachts were too nearly alike to be readily dis- 
tin 
had proved rather light, 
Mumm's yard at Bay Ridge bya syndicate of members of the 


Atlantic 
before, and submitted to Com. Bennett, butinot then built from, 


of low ballast that it was decided to follow Mr. Burgess’ lead, and 


instead of inside lead as first proposed. 


called, being of 126 tons displacement, with a large midship 


against her; while her appearance received only unfayorable 
criticism. The rig, following Puritan, was a modification of the 


the yacht was sailed always with jib and staysail. 


probability has ended her career 48 a racer. 
of her many owners. 
singlesticker; of the same length nearly; being 86ft. 1. w. 1., the 


lockerful of kites, she has shown thus far great promise of speed, 
though luck has been against her. 


expedition up the Sakonnet River. 


the fleet drift away from her. 


match wi 
weather. As yet she has shown little of what is evidently in her, 
and with sails and gear stretched next year she promises to bea 
worthy sister of Mayflower. 


sides and lengthening of the overhang, the bottom remaining the 
same with some alterations in rig. The improvement in appear- 
ance was very marked, but less can be said of the speed, as she 
has done nothing all the season, though frequently entered. 

Going down in the scale of size, the only notable addition to the 
third class was Cinderella,a new rival of the famous Clara, a 
boat of the new e, b2ft, load waterline, 16ft. Gin, beam, 6ft. Tin. 
draft, with a lead keel of 12 tons besides her centerboard and a 
cutter rig. Entering the first races and racing steadily through 
the season, she has shown herself far ahead of all her class, so 
much so as to leave all the old boats hopelessly out of it; but she 
still is astern of Clara, haying failed tostore a single win against 
the redoubtable cutter. No doubt she has been less ably handled 
than Clara and is not yetin perfect form, though her sailing has 
improved during the season; but as far as the question of type goes 
her races in all weathers with Clara (ten all told, in all of which 
she has been beaten) by far overbalance the two light-weather 
contests by which the possession of the Cup was_this year deter- 
mined, This winter she will have more lead added to her keel 
and with other minor alterations will probably begin the season 
in better form than eyer. In the same class among the new boats 
must be mentioned Adelaide, a 50ft. yacht, built in Boston and 
notable thus far for little besides a grotesque sheer and a stern 
which even rivals that of Atlantic, Though not a racer, another 
boat deserying of a passing notice is Vandal, 39ft,8in,load waterline, 
designed by Mr. Burgess for a cruiser, with an iron keel 6 tons 
and a centerboard, the trunk being entirely below the cabin floor. 
She is a trim and sightly craft and thus far has answered her 
owner's purpose admirably. No important additions have been 
made in the next smaller class during the year, perhaps the most 
noteworthy being a miniature of Atlantic, dubbed the Arab, and 
resembling her big sister in all respects even to her faults. Com- 
ing within the season’s record is the schooner Oriole, designed by 
Mr. A. Cary Smith and built at Toronto, a centerboard craft of 
80ft. load waterline, that has hardly been tried yet, but has done 
well on two or three occasions;and the new steel schooner Julia, 
from the same drawing board, just away on her first cruise, 

In the old fleet Puritan remained practically unaltered; but 
Priscilla, in new hands, received a new rig, while her sternpost 
was raked, forefoot reduced, and bulwarks cut down, lessening the 
deck weight by over aton. She has been raced steadily during 
the entire season, and at times has shown indications of great 
speed, which, however, have not been realized, and her record has 
been a disappointment to her friends. There yet remains the 
resource of a lead keel to be tried, but it seems little likely that it 
will be done, as she is now offered for sale. The second class. was 
little changed during the winter, Gracie being altered as described, 
Bedouin making some minor changes with excellent results, as 
she has never traveled as fast before. 

Besides the new boats, some important additions were made to 
the fleet from across the Atlantic. The well-known Miranda was 
purchased by a New York yachtsman, sailed across, and arrived 
just too late to enter for the Goelet Cup. Twice afterward she 
came to the line, once in the Citizen’s race at Newport, and a few 
days later in a private match with Sachem, in which she was 
defeated, as told further on, ‘The addition of so famous a fiyer to 
the American fleet was in itself a most interesting event, as 
Miranda represents the culmination of schooner racing in 
England; but it must not be forgotten that it is a len time since 
she was designed, in 1875, and that many important changes haye 
since been made. When her career as aracer ended, several years 
since, improvements in her class BEC H DAG entirely, so that she by 
no means represents the latest possible patel eda a of her type. 
Further than this, the boat that was once worthy of all of Cran- 
field’s care. and skill is now given over to a skipper who makes no 
claim to be a racing man, while sails, gear and copper are all old, 


ished at sight, but Mayflower was given a larger sail plan 
and a heavier outfit of spars and ironwork aloft, as Puritan’s gear 


The other new aspirant for international laurels was built at 
. C., from a model made by Mr. Philip Ellsworth a year 
The experience gained in the races of 1855 told so strongly in favor 


ive the new yacht, besides her centerboard, a lead keel of 35 fons 
Her length, e4ft., and 
beam, 28ft. 2in., did not yary much from Mayflower, but in dis- 
placement and model all resemblance ceased; Atlantic, asshe was 

BeC- 
tion, a long, wedge-shaped bow and a short run. She differed 
radically from the type of boat in which her modeler had made 
his previous successes, and the chazices of her success or failure 
were eagerly discussed by yachtsmen, the opinion generally being 


cutter, and though for the sake of consistency a single jib was 
talked of, and indeed the sail was made, it was bent but. once, and 
4 ; To sum up 
briefly, Atlantic, though aidedin the races by the skillful handling 
and local knowledge of Capt. Joe Hllsworth, and with alterations 
made and money freely expended, proved a failure, and in all 
During the season 
she was troubled by leaks that could neyer be stopped, and at its 
close she was sold for a fraction of her cost to close the accounts 


Next to Mayflower in importance comes Sachem, a schooner, by 
Mr. Burgess, of almost identical dimensions with his now famous 


saine beam and draft, but with a clipper stem and only 26 tons on 
keel, with a centerboard. Handsome in hull and rig, and with a 


Ready late in the season she 
made her debut in the Goelet Cup race, sailing very fast but 
throwing away all chance of the prize by an ill-judged exploring 
: In the Citizens* Race at New- 
port, later on, she was with the leaders over the first leg, but 
jammed by the tide at the bell buoy, she laid for hours watching 
Her chance came, however. a few 
days later, when she sailed round the same buoy in a private 

th the famed Miranda, and beat her badly, in racing 


In the next lower class there was no building, the only change 
to note being the alteration of the old Gracie, a raising of the top- 


475 


The great majority of American yachismen are now ready to judge 
a boat pretty fairly on her merits, no type in_itself faulty can be 
saved by special pleading after a decided failure on the regatta 
courses,and we do not propose to try to aid Miranda in any such way, 
but in view of her long and honorable record, ii is only fair 10 con- 
sider the circumstances under which she may be called upon to 
sail here, before sacrificing her to make a repntation for home- 
built evaft. Coming here as she does, hier pesition is 1 prominent 
one, and the question of her place alongside of American yachts 
is not only interesting in the extreme, but most important, 
achtsmen will be glad to see her next season at her best, and to 
now that her future failure or success is well deserved. Next to 
her on the list of emigrés is Cythera, a bold looking cruiser from 
the hands of the elder Wife, once famous as a racer, but long since 
outclassed, as with &8ft. 9in,, l-w.l., she carries but 15 tons on her 
keel and iron inside. However, she crossed the Bay of Biscay in 
winter with her new owner and his family on board, and proved 
herself a grand seaboat, She is notable also for being the first 
large English yawl ever in these waters. Three of the small 
racers have also crossed this year, Ulidia, famous as a 10-ton 
flyer, and two fives, Delvin and Shona, rivals at home, but not yet 


‘matched here, as one hails from Boston and one from New York. 


Delvin has never raced here, but Shona has sailed twice, once ina 
sail-over and once in the Beverly Y. C. open regatta, when she not 
only led her own class easily, bul at the same time beat by three 
minutes the famous sloop Shadow, which sailed the same course 
in the centerboard class. As Shadow is beyond question the best 
of her class, and deeper than most of her age, this contest between 
her and an extremely narrow boat of the same waterline and less 
than half her beam, is very interesting and imstructive, Lhough 
the daily press, for some reason, has not seen fit to notice it, As 
stated, the two were not classed together, so the result does not 
appear on the record; but each, was sailed to win, starting 
together over the same course, and the narrew cutter made the 
course in over three minutes less time than the sloop. Of course had 
the result been the other way, it, would have been doubly ** Her- 
alded” in leaded headlines, with many irrefutable conclusions 
appended. 

With the many exciting events ahead that tlie season promised, 
its opening was eagerly looked forwazd to, but all the early races 
suffered from calm weather and it was not until the end of June 
that a good breeze and a race day came together. The first to 
open the season were the bold skippers of the mosquito feet of 
South Boston, who were afloat and racing in their diminutive 
eracks as early as April8. The nominal opening of the season, 
Decoration Day, was a dismal failure about New York. Priscilla 
and Atlantic were both out but with no wind to try them, The 
day was generally observed by yachtsmen, and fifteen clubs cele- 
brated it by races, while many more held informal reviews and 
mad short cruises. Bringing, as it does, a full holiday just as the 
yachts are ready, the date is becoming each year more important 
in the yachtsman’s calender, and serves well to mark the formal 
opening of the season. ; : 

Of course the events of regatta week were awaited this year 
with unusual impatience, as the firsh appearance Mpeeee of the 
four big yachts was to be the principal feature. Shortly before 
the races, at a time when it was.doubtful whether all four would 
enter, the Seawanhaka Corinthian Y.C. came forward with the 
offer of a valuable cup as a prize for the first class yachts in their 
annual regatta, at the same time altering their sailing regulation 
80 as to make possible the entries of all four. The week opened 
with the Atlantic Y. C. regatta, June 15, a day of calms and cats 

aWws that disappointed everyone. Priscilla carried off the laurels, 
beating Atlantic, while Puritan did not finish. Thetis scored a 
win over Gracie in the next class, while Clara, though in a lower 
class, beat Thetis on actual time. Two cays later came the New 
York Y.C, regatta, with no better weather, calms, rain squalls 
and little wind. Priscilla did the best sailing of the fouy, this 
being Mayilower’s first race, but the results were extremely un- 
satisfactory. The change in the club classes had left Bedouin on 
the line between the first class and the second class in which her 
mates all belonged. During the race, in which she sailed closely 
in company with Priscilla all day. it was supposed that she was in 
the second class, but at the finish she managed to save her time 
from the iron boat, and the subsequent measurement showed her 
to be 70,17ft., or Just over the class limit. On this showing she 
was at first declared the winner in first class, the prize In second 
class going to Thetis, but the matter was subsequently arranged 
by the owners of Thetis and the other second class boats consent- 
ing to the first prize in the second class going to Bedouin, s0 that 
Priscilla scored first in first class. The matter wasan awkward 
one and should never have happened, but the final decision was 
certainly an equitable one, as Bedouin always has been and always 
will be classed with Gracie and Fanny rather than with Priscilla, 
and Mayflower. But little insight into the merits of the four was 
given by this race.as the sailing was fluky and uneven, Fortuna 
and Montauk led the two schooner classes and Clara simply swept 
out the rest of the fleet, beating on elapsed time, without allow- 
ance, everything but Priscilla, Bedouin, Puritan and Atlantic. 
Both second and third classes were so far astern as to have no 
place beside her, and she finished two minntes ahead of May- 
flower. As stated before the day was fluky and the sailing of little 
value as a test, but this is only one instance out of many in Clara’s 
case where she won easily, i 

Two days later, June 19, came the Seawanhaka C. Y. C. regatta, 
with more bad weather. Puritan topped her class,with Priscilla sec- 
ond, Atlantic third, Grayling had a sailover, Bedouin beat Gracie 
by 20 minutes, and Clara beat the two by 5 and 24 minutes respec- 
tively on even time, and left her own class out of sight astern, her 
nearest competitor, Cinderella, being 15 minutes later at the fin- 
ish, It must be noted that all the fleet wére handicapped by a 
flood tide and a calm at gunfire, and the actual sailing times over 
the course make the order Mayflower, Priscilla, Puritan and At- 
lantic. The three races had shown little as to the relative sailing 
of the yachts, but indicated their future orderas Mayflower, Puri- 
itan, Priscilla and Atlantic, a rating which the season has fully 
borne out, though the difference between the first and second is 
but small. 

Priscilla and the cutters at once left New York, for Marblehead, 
but none of the sloops cared to go so far for one race, which is 
where they missed it. Looking back now there are one or two 
bright spots in the season’s dull record of drifts and fiukes, the 
brightest of which certainly is the Eastern Y. 0. regatta of June 
29 at Marblehead; a clear, bright day, a fine open-water course, a 
rattling breeze. varying from clubtopsail to housed topmast 
strength, and as fine a picked fleet as is often brought together. 
Unfortunately no sloops were entered except Active, and_a grand 
chance for a “vindication” was lost to them, with Bedouin, 
Stranger, Clara, Ulidia and Shona at the line. The new order of 
things was represented by Thetis, but none of the older boats 
showed up. The way that Priscilla opened the ball, how she tray- 
eled down the first leg swinging a. big clubtopsail, while the two 
white ones held to thimbleheaders, and Mayflower at least had 
more wind than she wanted, was a sight well worth seeing. To 
windward, however, she fell astern,and Puritan served her out 
in short order. No doubt Mayflower fared best of the three when 
the time came to house topmasts, as. her topsail stretched so as to 
more than fill the space between gaff and topmast, and was only 
hindering her, while she was clearly overweighted aloft. The end 
was that Puritan won easily and Priscilla led Mayflower by a few 
seconds. Tis sailing of the new boat in thisrace gaye good prom- 
ise when her sails were in better shape, but she showed a great 
lack of stability. Unfortunately Atlantic was not present, being 
on the ways for repairs to her leaky keel. Bedouin and Stranger 
both defeated Thetis easily and Clara disposed of Active. Owing 
to the faulty classification, Ulidia of 42ft. was matched against 
Olara of 52 and 50ft., with no possible chance in such a wind. 
Shona scored a sail-over, not a sloop entering against her. For- 
tuna left Gitana and Mohican so far astern as to rob the race of 
all excitement, and Gevalia defeated Alice and Meta in her class. » 

For the next month there was little racing, but a ripple of ex- 
citement was caused by the arrival of Galatea at Marblehead on. 
Aug. 1, after a passage of thirty-one days. 2 

The next event was the race for the Goelet Cups at Newport, 
Aug. 7, bringing together the entire fleet from Sandy Hook to Cape 
Ann, Here the weather was again favorable and a good breeze 
held all day. Mayflower had received more lead on her keel and 
had been lightened aloft; she was well sailed and won easily, with 
Puritan 5 min. astern and Atlantic and Priscilla fairly distanced, 
All the single-stickers sailed for one cup, so there was no show for 
the smaller yachts, but Bedouin simply left her class entirely, 
showing more plainly than ever how helplessly ont of it Fanny, 
Hildegarde and even Gracie now are. Clara did as much for her 
class, the only one that made any show beside her being Cinder- 
ella, this time only 4 min, astern. Hach of these classes had its 
own sweepstakes, and Ulidia and Regina did the same, the little 
cutter beating the sloop out of sight. 

It is a reversal of the proper order to leave the big schooners to 
the last, but naturally the four racers have made the single-stick- 
ers most prominent t season. The honors of this day went to 
Grayling, with Montauk a Bev" second out of a fleet of ten, 
Sachem, in spils of bad: judgement in choosing her course, was 
third, and in the estimation of many would have won a far better 
place on her sailing had she sich Saha out of the way up the Sakon; 
net River, losing tly as she weather-bowed a strong tide, 
Grayling on the contrary made e long leg on port tack for th Row 


and Pigs. Asit was, fora new boat almost on her trial trip, and 


with baggy sails and slack gear, her performance was wonderfully 
good alongside of a tried crack like Grayling. 

The four were now definitely placed in the opinion of most 
yachtsmen, and it was confidently believed that Mayflower would 
be selected to meet Galatea, However, the trial races were an- 
nounced, and on Aung, 21 and 23 they were sailed, both in light 
weather. Mayflower won each day, and was at oned selected as 
the defender, Saye at Marblehead in the astern regatta she and 
Puritan had neyer mét in a strong breeze, nor did they through 
the rest of the season, and many still believe Puritan to be the 
better vessel in heayy weather. The weather on the two days of 
the International race could not have suited Mayflower better 
hadit been made to order; and as events proved the choice was a 
wise one, 

Shortly after his arrival in America Lieut. Henn astonished and 
rather shocked American yachtsmen by issuing a challenge for a 
race around Bermuda after the Cup races were over. In spite of 
all that has been said about the ease with which the new boats 
could cross the Atlantic and retake the cups Genesta carried 
away, no one seemed to haye any appetite for an ocean race, and 
the matter was allowed to fizzle ont quietly, Lieut. Henn’s chal- 
lenge remaining unanswered. 

For neatly a year the question of Galatea’s ability, compared 
with Genesta, had been a subject of earnest discussion and con- 
jecture among yachtsmen, and her chances had been pretty well 
discounted. ‘he general disposition was to depreciate her, and 
many were confident of a very easy victory. ‘The Formsr AND 
Stream, however, believed that she would prove a more formid- 
able rival than Genesta, and many experienced yachtsmen 
shared our yiews. They were based on a careful consideration of 
the facts of the case, as far as obtainable, rather tllan on the 
bare record of the few races she sailed in 1885. Certainly, since 
her launch, Galatea has been an unlucky craft, but in spite of her 
mishaps she had at times shown indications of considerable 
speed. It was but reasonable to conclude that, with a greatly im- 
proved ballast plan, a point in which she was very weak last year, 
42 sail plan to correspond, and in the handsof a competent skipper, 
with the experience of one season as a guide, she would do far 
better than in the condition in which she first came out. After 
the weather of 1885 and Genesta’s performance, the venture of a 
second challenge must command respect as a bold and plucky 
attempt to retrieve her failure, but at the same time itis evident 
now that it was ill-considered in its details, and that the second 
failure might in a measure have been prevented by a greater 
attention to the lessons of the preyious year. The weather in 
1885 was lighter than usual, and rather better winds were probable 
in the succeeding year; but still Genesta’s performance in really 
heavy weather did not denote that she was by any meats oyer- 
rigged for racing, and the necessity for an ample sail plan for 
September racing was pretty clearly demonstrated. When Gala- 
tea arrived, however, and her sail area became known for the first 
time here, it was found that she bad only 118ft., or 1.6 per cent. 
more canvas than Genesta, in spite of added length, ballast and 
displacement. The two compare as follows: 


L,W.L. Sail Area. ~ YS. A. 
MTIE BL site nde olcte tt rank aaptacet ..81.06 7387 85.94 
2D act beak es Wate ae ae eT peLa 87.00 7505 86,63 


Thus it will be seen that the square root of Genesta’s sail area 
exceeds the ca vai on waterline by 6 per cent., while in Galatea’s 
it is less by 44 per cent. With Puritan and Mayflower on the 
other hand the actual increase of area for the added power of the 
longer boat was 7/2ft., or Sper cent., compared with Galatea’s 1.6 
perjeent. increase. With wings clipped in this style the chances 
of her doing more in light weather than Genesta had done were 
very small, and the great disparity in rig was apparent as soon as 
Galatea was seen beside Mayflower. In regard to the sparring of 
the two yachts it would seem that in Mayflower the extreme light 
weather spread has been reached, a circumstance undoubtedly of 
great benefit to her in such a summer as the last, and furthermore 
had strong instead of light winds prevailed, she would have lost 
ag much as she really gained. Mr. Burgess took certain chances 
based on his experience and judgment and he has come out all 
right, which is so much to his credit. Galatea’s designer, on the 
otter hand, went to the opposite extreme with a rig that might 
have been all rightfor some conditions, but was certainly all 
wrong for the weather in which Cup races are generally sailed, As 
we have pointed out before the question of sail area, while a most 
important factor in the result, especially where only two or three 
races are to be sailed in midsummer, is one in which the designer 
can only depend on his own judgment alittle and on chanceagreat 
deal for success or failure. 

To go into the races in detail is unnecessary now, but they may 
be quickly summed up. Three times the two yachts met, once 
over the New York course in a drift; once outside the Hook in 
weather almost as bad; and once, some days later, at Newport, in 
4 most provoking day of calms. In all three races Mayflower was 
successful, but only once, and then fora short time, was there a 
breeze of working topsail strengh. On the first day the wind 
was miserably light and paltry, and in it Galatea did as Genesta 
had done a year before; moving at a very low velocity, she aeuiily 
failed to hold to windward and fell off, while the white boat, under 
greater headway, made far less leeway. On the second day the 
wind was also very light over the first half of the course, but on 
the beat home the breeze freshened a little, and for the first and 
only time Galatea had wind enough to waken her into life, though 
not enough to show herat her best. She stood up and footed 
bravely enough while it lasted; making up lost ground only to lie 
becalmed a little later while Mayflower was washing her scuppers 
at times as she eame up the Beach to the Scotland Lightship with 
a moderate off-shore breeze. This finished the Cup contests, but 
they met again at Newport, aud during the run out to the Bell 
Buoy Galatea footed well with the fleet, holding her place also in 
the long drift that closed this melancholy fizzle. fter several 
proposals a match of 30 miles to windward was made, to be sailed 
off Marblehead in a lower-sail breeze, provided such a 
wind could be had prior to Oct. 1, as Gen. Paine desired 
to put Mayflower out of commission on that day, For 
ten days the two yachts waited, the only breeze during that 
time being on a Sunday, and when, on the pigeains of 
Sept. 30 the judges, Com. Hovey of the Fortuna and Mr. Lloyd 
Pheenix, of the Intrepid, decided that no race was.possible on that. 
day, Mayflower at once left for Beverly to lay up. Thus, on neither 
of the occasions on which they have met, has there been such a 
breeze as would fairly decide the merits of the two types, and the 
results of their races haye added nothing in this respect to what 
was known a year ago. I very light weather the two cutters can 
do nothing with the Burgess boats. Of their relative sailing in a 
steady topsail breeze, little has been seen; in Genesta’s case when 
outside the Hook in the race over the club course, a fair trial as 
far as it went, the two were very eyenly matched; and during the 
short time that Galatea had the wind in the second race of 1886, 
her performance bears out the same belief. Im stronger winds 
also only one meeting has taken place, with the result that the two 
have finished very evenly. If each meeting of the two pairs in the 
two seasons be summed up, it makes a formidable showing for the 
wide craft, and nota few haye resorted to this method of argument; 
but if the races are to teach any lesson it will be bya careful 
study of all accompanying fact rather tham by a hasty judgment 
based on superficial figures, Galatea’s performance this year has 
certainly fallen below what her friends anticipated; but they are 
loath to believe that she las by any means. shown what is in her. 
Next season she will be fitted out again,with some minor changes in 
her sail plan, and will enter such races as are open to her about New 


York and Boston; and it will be gratifying to her friends and ' 


ppponents alike if her plucky owner has at least a chance fora 
+horough trial of his boat alongside of her American rivals, 

The failure of the two challengers has raised a question as to the 
propriety of a yacht being allowed to contest for the Cup unless 
she can give proot of her rating as a proper representative of her 
class, and a Jetter from an owner of one of the first-class yachts 
has lately appeared in an Huglish paper on the subject.. That an 
attempt may be made by aninferior yacht for mere notoriety may 
be possible, but ig by no means probable, considering the expense 
inyolved, In the present instances there can be no suspicion that 
Sir Richard Sutton and Lieutenant Henn were not thoroughly in 
earnest in their spirited attempt to capture the Cup, and certainly 
if it has cost the New York Y,O, something to detend it, the ex- 
penee that each of these genilemen has borne individually has 

een far greaterin proportion, 3 

The season of 1886 was specially remarkable for the races that 
took place after the date at which the racing usually ceases. The 
races at Newport on Sept, 18 have been alluded to before, and 
deserve no more extended notice than to compliment the citizens 

- ef Newport on the liberality displayed in ther offer of yaluable 
rizes, and also to call attention to the fact that, while a time limit 
0.2 face does not always effect its object, had there been one on 

this oceasion the prizes would not have been literally thrown 
ayway, but that the finest SpE PRt ay of the season would have 
been eps tae on the Monday that succeeded a Saturday of most 
tious calms, 
Tollewin closely on this race came the match between Sachem 
and Miranda betore referred to, Bachem, as noted, is of the new 
Jead keel centerboard type, while Miranda, the ‘‘two-masted cut- 
ter,” 18 a keel yacht of 5ft. less beam and proportionate increase of 
depth. Built fefore the wide keels of to-day were in vogue, and 
though carrying some ballast outside, gaining far less from this 


feature than more modern craft, she nevertheless maintained her 
superiority long enough to puta quietus, and apparently a final 
one, on schooner racing in Great Britain. The wind for once re- 
deemed itself, blowing strong and steadily, and the only fluke in 
the race favored Miranda; in spite of which she was badly beaten, 
Now, what is the inference? Ts the pick of the British fleet so far 
astern of the new Yankee as the times would show; or is there a 
pare reason for her defeatin the old sails and copper, and in 

he green crew and strange hands at the tiller? Itis only fair to 
say that if allowance is made here, Sachem is as yet in all proba- 
bility far from her true fori, in her first season and with gear 
and sails half stretched. Sothe case stands; each must weigh the 
evidence and decide for himself; but with every belief in Sachem’s 
sueed, and in a bright record before her, we are not yet ready to 
admit, as the face of the figures would show, that under equal 
conditions of rig and handling, she is from 15 to 20 min. faster 
over a 40-mile course than her famous rival. 

While the yachts from which most was expected have done com- 
paratively little through the faults of the weather, itisrather cur- 
ious that two boats of moderate reputation should have brought the 
season to an end by 4 series of exciting races. Thetis has beén 
known for three seasons without eae marked sensation 
in the racing world, in fact her record has been the reverse of 
brilliant. Stranger has raced enonghin the last two seasons to 

ain a reputation as avery fast boatin the lightest weather, but 

acking in strong breezes, Between the twoa strongrivalry has 
existed which finally led to a match from Newport to Marblehead, 
immediately following the Newport failure. he result was that 
in spite of serious delays from breakdowns Thetis won easily, the 
race being sailed in heavy weather. Certainly Thetis prove hher- 
self a far better boat in such weather than any one would suppose 
from her previous record, while Stranger was no worse than those 
familiar with her would have expected, as she has always shown 
herself at her poorest ina blow. Very pretty pictures haye been 
drawn ot Stranger with rail under and green water up to the mast, 
while the lookout on hetis’s bow smoked his pipe with his hands 
in his pockets and the watch below took their soup from the table. 
Any one who pleases is at liberty to credit these, but the cutter 
came into port in good shape and with all hands alive and well, 
pretty gzood evidence of the seaworthinessif not the speed of the 

oat. One fact just here tha thas generally been overlooked, but 
carries its own lesson, When reefed mainsails are in order and 
when bound seaward in a gale, the topmast may be in worse places 
than on deck or even overboard, and though Thetis lost. some time 
at the beginning by her topmast going at the cap, it is probable 
that the reduced weight aloft helped her materially through the 
worst weather. 

Following this race came another series, best two out of three, 
Thetis winning the first two races, the third, consequently, not 
being sailed. Again they determined to try it, this time Stranger 
Winning two races, which ended the racing for the year, leaving 
the record for the two. boats for the entire season—Thetis, nine 
starts, four firsts and one second; Stranger, nine starts, four” 
firsts. In the seven races in which they were matched against 
each other the record stands: Thetis, three firsts; Stranger, three 
firsts. Stranger beat Thetis four times out of the seven, but in 
one race neither won a prize. 

We have not enumerated OClara’s races in detail, sufficient to 
say that throughout the season she entered every race open to 
her, scored eleven prizes for eleven starts, and was neyer ouce 
beaten by anything that by right or courtesy could be called a 
sloop. She showed beyond question that none of the actnal 
sloops could sail with her, and even Cinderella never succeeded in 
catching her. Near her on the record comes Bedouin, with a 
score of five starts and four firsts; while one looks in vain for the 
names of any of the old sloops in either class—they are not there, 

What does it all teach? at are the true conclusions to draw 
from such a season? The Hastern yachtsman, and, in a more 
modest degree, his New York brother, points to Mayflower, Sachem 
and Thetis as the acme of naval design, the point where improve- 
ment ceases. No more old sloops—no more narrow cutters. The 
cutter man, on the contrary, denies the correctness of his adver- 
sary’s conclusions, and points to Bedouin and Clara as evi- 
dences, not of work in light weather, or of some special com- 
bination of circumstances, but as continuous records made in 
one race after another against all competitors and in all 
weathers. Besides these are the owners of the old boats 
whose day has passed away; who can only look on without 
taking part in the discussion. This much is proved, that 
the old centerboard sloop, both in hull and rig, has passed away ; 
that the lead keel is a factor of the first importance in 
a Yacer, and that, as far as American yachts are concerned, the 
movement is going on steadily for less beam, more lead, more 
depth. Has either side proved this season that it is all right and 
the other all wrong? e think not, but out of the general jumble 
of contradictory results this much is clear, that absolute perfec- 
tion is found exclusively in no type, but that each has its merits 
and defects, and the best boats of cach class are not far from equal 
in point of speed. For six years the narrow cutters have competed 
on American courses with the result that their old competitors 
have disappeared from the fight, and the records of the last three 
years show that they are more than able to hold their own as to 
speed with any of the centerboard sloops. As to their place com- 
pared with the new mongrel type of centerboard-keel-cutter- 
sloop, that remains to be settled; but the probabilities are that. 
taking the racing season through, with its varying weathers and 
chances, the two types are on a fair equality as to speed, and the 
winners will be those in which every detail is carried out to the 
greatest perfection. Many have been looking for results that 
would show a marked and unquestionable superiority for one type, 
and, failing in this, are apt to consider the season as devoid of any 
important lesson. To those, however, who have followed its varied 
chances carefully one most important fact is evident, that the 
winning boats are those in which designer, builder, owner and 
skipper have worked together carefully and intelligently to get 
the best results; and where this has been done at least a reason- 
able amount of success has been certain. The two Burgess boats 
proved this, Clara and Bedonin proyed it, and the records for 
years show the same, that races are won less by any radical fea- 
ture of type or individual modelthan by that patient and intelli- 
gent labor on the part of all which brings out the most that the 
boat is capable of, If this much has been made clear then the 

ear’s*work, in spite of its flukes and disappointments, has not 
bean in vain. 

Itis natural that racing should play the major park in the 
history of the year, but beyond the principal events briefiy out- 
lined above there is much that—while attracting little altention— 
is gratifying as an evidence of substantial progress, Throughout 
the country generally the interest in tinea as increased, and 
a large Hache of minor races have been held. The standards of 
design, construction and practical sailing have been raised, with 
marked improvements in the safety and efficiency of the national 
pleasure navy, Cruising and Corinthian sailing haye come in for 
a full share of favor, and their growth, together with the great 
interest which yachtsmen are taking in the important questions 
of design and construction, is most promising for the future of 
American yachting. On the lakes sport has been good; Ontario 
heads the list with a prosperous season for the Lake Y. R. A., and 
Brie comes next. On the Pacific coast the season has been dull, 
Western yachtsmen have not felt the great impulse which twa 
Cup races have sent over all the Atlantic coast and the lakes, and 
yachting there is in need of a thorough revival. 4 

In steam yachting beyond a successful season there is little to 
report, but the fleet is constantly improving and recruits are 
coming in steadily from the sailing division. — , 

The new year again finds the holders of the Cup with a chal- 
lenge on hand, and a repetition of the conjectures and guesses of 
1885 and 86 isin order. To American yachtsmen the field of yiew 
is far wider thanit wasthen. The two Burgess boats as well as 
their two opponents are no longer unknown quautilies, but their 
powers may be fairly gauged, What the result of the coming 
Faces will be no one can say, but though both Genesta and Galatea 
have failed to justify the confidence that the FOREST AND STREAM 
has avowed in their performance, we yenture again, with a viyid 
remembrance of the past two seasons before us to assert: that itis 
fully within the powers of the general type which they represent 
to cope with the new type in a Fdden sais Feist and ta express our 
belief that, in the hands of Messrs, Watson and Barr, the new 
challenger will do no discredit to her friends. What her size will 
be is yet unknown, whether she will come in the firsier second 
class, but there is no doubt that_she will be a narrow cutter of the 
same ty eas Irex, Genesta and rr Fea The recent change in 
the Y. R, A, makes it possible to build a large boat for the Cup 
Races and yet one that can race at home afterward; but we be- 
lieve that in the Thistle Mr. Watson will avail himself to a very 
limited extent of this privilege, taking little, if any, more beam 
than in Marjorie and retaining the depth. To meet her there are 
Puritan.and Mayflower, with the immediate prospect of four or 
fiye smaller yaclits to be built if Thistle proves to be in the second 
class. ¢ H 

Besides the Cup races it is probable that the coming year will 
witness at least one important international ocean race, as the 
idea has been taken up by an English club in connection with the 
Queen’s jubilee year; while a proposal for an Atlantic race for 

merican schooners hag just been made by an American yachts- 


phe most interesting question of the future is thatof the coming 


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type, for it is always the case that while various consideration 
may lead to the construction of several varilies of craft in any 
locality, the climate, fee general conditions will eneoutace 


some one type which will be found in greater perfection than any 
other. In Great Britain such causes have created the hattow cut- 
ter, and here they produced the original shoal centerboard sloop, 
Just now attention is directed to an intermediate type, and none 
can say what the result will be. Gertainly the condifjions wern 
never so favorable for thorough tests, the cutters here have brokee 
down old theories, and opened the door to new ideas as to model, 
ballast, rig and build, while the change in the rule abroad opens 
up a new field in which the designer can utilize the valuable les- 
son as to depth and lead which the old rule has taught him, with 
an increase af beam if it proves beneficial. Thus with beam un- 
taxed on one side and with the extravagant estimate of iis value 
exploded on the other, the twa are likely to approach each other 
yery closely in the future. Speed will always be the coyerning 
factor in selection, but there seems now little danger that either 
side will sacrifice safety or convenience to an extreme degree to 
obtain it. The new Boston yachts are yery fast; but are they all 
that is desired as to accommodation and seagoing powers? Clara 
and herfamily are also fast; but can they be improved for Ameri- 
can weather and requirements and for racing under American 
rules? This the future will show, and the coming year promises 
to inaugurate a still wider range of experiment on hoth sides 
with the probable result of a closer approximation of the national 
types. As faras the coming American boat can be forecast it 
seems likely to be a cutter of four to five beams in the first, 
second and third classes, with lead keel, cutter rig, laced mainsail 
and standing bowsprit. The question of deep keel or centerboard, 
as well as of more or less beam within moderate limits, will be de- 
cided by no fixed rule but by the water and uses for which the 
boat is mainly intended. 

This question brings up another point of great importance. 
American yachting has just reached a peculiar stage in its deyel- 
opment. Year by year New York and Boston are drawing nearer, 
intermediate points are becoming interested, and in a few yeurs 
in place of each forming an independent center, as of old, with 
little in common, it will be a part of a system that will include all 
the yachts from the Hudson to the Kennebee. The elements of 
this system are now in a plastic state, the question of yested in- 
terest as yet has little weight, and now is the time, before these 
elements are crystallized into odd aud conflicting shapes, for the 
creation of a general body, which shall consider the future re- 
quirements of yachting and enact such laws as may seem best 
to encourage its fullest deyelopment. To note only one 
point, there is the division into classes, the limit of the second 
classfor instance varying with different eluhs between 70 and T5ft. 
These yachtsrace together at New York, Marblehead and Newport 
each year; but a yacht that is fairly rated in one class at New 
York may find herself practically excluded by being placed in an- 
other class at Marblehead and vice versa. If nothing isdone the 
mnatter will be worse as more yachts are built and more general 
regattas held, and the sooner some concerted action is taken the 
easier it will be. This is only one detail that should come before 
such a body, but there are manymore, The time has not come 
for a National Yacht Racing Association. and it cannot come until 
the sport has grown stronger in the South and on the Lakes, but 
the time has come for a union of some kind between the leading 
clubs in the Hast, the center and backbone of American yachting. 
Before the year is out we hope to see a successful effart.on the 
part of the leading yachtsmen to supplant the present haphazard 
and chaotic assembly of clubs by a definite and permanent orfzan- 
ization that shall intelligently govern and direct the greatest of 
America’s national sports, 


BUILDING.—About New York there is little doing, either in 
repairing or building. Piepgrass, at City Island, is at work on re- 
building the schooner Palmer, as well as on the alterations to 
Cindorella..., At Bay Ridge, Ayers has a 55ft. steam launch, 10ftt. 
beam, in frame and partly planked, and is also busy on the com- 
promise boat Tahoe, built in 1885 by Wood, of Boston. She is 
Hush decked 29ft. 3in, by Sit,, with 4ft. 3in. draft. Shehasa square 
stern with rudder hung outside, catboat fashion, a lead keel and 
centerboard, with mast stepped far aft. Her deck and topsides 
for a depth of lbins. have been cut completely off and new timber 
heads put in, adding a couple of feet to the beam above water, 
while her stern has been spun out in a long oyerhang..., Drisco 
has nearly finished the woodwork on the Sea Gull, and is at work 
on the caulking. The interior is plainly finished in white pine, but 
there is plenty of room.... Mumm has on his railway the Herres- 
hoff steamer Marina, lately purchased by Mr. Charles FP, Chicking,. 
She is doubleskinned, and the outer skin has been partly removed 
at each end and additions made. A new and by po means grace- 
ful overhanging stem is built out over the plumb stem, which ia 
left untouched. Atthe after end the homely round stern has heen 
carried out into a longer overhang that is mucli more yacht- 
like. Thelength over all will be increased by lft, Tm the shop a 
cabin sloop has beeu commenced for a Mr, Ward. She willbe ert, 
over all, 23ft. lw. 1, i0fb. bin. beam with centerboard, eR 
for stock isa 22ft. catboat..., Wallinand Gorman have justfinishe 
a small cathoat, and are now busy with Dr. Loring’s new Mignon- 
ette, which is now in frame. She is 20ft. 1. w.1. and Lift. beam, 
with 6ft. overhang, Her lead keel weighs 6,70Ulbs....In Boston 
Mr. Burgess has completed the design for Mr. C. E. Cunningham, 
The dimensions are 22ft. 6in. 1. w. 1,, $ft. bin. beam, and 4ff, 9in, 
draft, with lead keel. Mr. Burgess is also at work on several 
other orders....Thetis is offered for sale, her owner haying a de- 
sien of his own for a cruising keel schooner of 90ft. 1. w.l. and 
14ft. draft.... ©. L. Williams is building a nice looking keel boat, 
Sift, 3in. over all; 27ft. Gin. 1, w. 1, Sft, 1044in. beam extreme; 7ft. 
9in. heam at loodline; 5ft, din. draft, 2ft. least freebourd, and 
7,0001bs. in iron keel. The oyerhang is made short to fitthe absurd 
racing rule. Her keel is 12x7in., framed 2x2in. at heel and 2x1te at 
head, spaced 12; planking, lin. yellow pineinentirelengths, There 
are iron floors 2xlin. on each frame. The trunk cabin willgive dft. 
headroom. She will be cutter rigged with a rather large sail plan, 


CUTTERS AND COEFFICIENTS.—A great deal of speculation 
is in progress just now regarding the Scotch cutter Thistle, The 
drawiugs and dimensions have been secured from an authentic 
souree, they have been the text of numerous discourses by weighty 
experts, and they haye been pronounced fictitious by thoroughly 
competent authorities. It seems to be a fact that the Scotchmen 
will send over a boat, but they have remained naturally reticent 
about a subject on which American newspapers are so well in-— 
formed, for they may well be shy in anticipation of an interna- 
tional contest for which nearly every American newspaper has at 
least one yacht on the stocks. Meanwhile the sturdy champions 
of Yankee Doodle are not only soing to keep the cup, as a matter 
af course, but propose to mop up the seas in the match for the 
1,000-guinea cup which is to mark the fiftieth sauarersaly of the 
queen’s career asayachiman. The prospect of winning the prize 
is so much more brilliant than staying at home and casually 
scooping in the America Cup that it is believed that the owners 
of the invincible sloops willimake a pool, and toss up for the privi- 
lege of entering for the queen’s mug, on the cundition that the one 
who sacrifices himself by staying at home to meet the Thistle 
shall divide profits with his luckier rival, Only one thing seems 
to have been forgotten in these speculations, and that is the influ- 
ence of the Saturday Review. Everybody knows that that periodi- 
cal knows everything, and the thing it knows best is that it will 
never do to admit centerboards into a contest for the queen’s 
36,000 niug. ‘This bars out all our sloops and our fastest schooners. 
The other schooners would be troublesome, but it will be easy 
enough to rule out all yachts steered by a wheel, which nobody 
knows better than the nautical editor of the Saturday Heview can- 
not be included in the category of seaworthy and sportsmanlike 
vessels, All these phines should teach us patience, and our enter- 
prising papers should hold back their yachts until they know 
definitely and beyond all dispute that "the coefficient of fineness 
of the immersed portion of the midship section of the Thistle 
is 3.” Suppose it should turn out to be .f7, oreyen 53, and the 
newspapers wowld have to build their yachts all over again, Co- 
efficients and logarithms are horrid things to monkey with, and 
Scotch ones are the worst of all—Commercial Advertiser, Dee. 28. 


HUDSON RIVER ICE YACHT CLUB.—We have received the | 
constitution and sailing regulations of the Hudson River Ice 
Yacht Club, containing a list of the yachts and members. The 
club has now 62 members, including some of the leading New York 
yachtsmen, and 28 boats, the largest being the Avalanche, Sift. 
over all and earrying 841ft. in her single lateen sail. 


THE PROPOSED ROYAL THAMES PRIZE.—Nothing further 
has been done in regard to the proposition to olfer a pride of 1,000" 
guineas for au ocean race, but the matter will be considered at the - 
next meeting of the R.T. ¥.0.thismonth, The course will proba-" 
bly be around the Azores or Ireland. ly 


CHELSEA Y. O—Officers for 1887; Comtaodore, H. W. Wells” 
Vice-Commodore, William H. Wedger; Secretary, Fred Y. Prior’ 
Secretary pro tem, William H. Wedger; Treasurer, A, D. lack; 
Measurer, Charles R. Fisher; Directors, Dr. J. H. Reed, 0, K,. 
Fisher, F, T, Clayton, : . 


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FAITHFUL TO THE LAST.—Editor Forest and Stream: An- 
other year is about to close and as with the last it shows a victory 
for the Englishmen, not that they haye secured the Cup, for that 
of itself is of small value, but that ehey. have forced an acknowl- 
edgment from us by the acceptance of their ideas that we were 
not able if left to our own resources, independent of help, to-suc- 
cessfully cope with them and defend the Cup. For more than 
twenty years have we successfully defended the Cup without any 
foreign interference, but in the last two years we have been forced 
to ask for aid, haying, to all appearances, exhausted all the re- 
sources in Yankeedom. Very few people seem to understand the 
issue at stake and to realize the hold that English ideas have 
secured on American yachtsmen. These contests are not merely 
for the possession of the America’s Cup, but to show whether 
England or America has made the greatest advancement in 
yachts for speed, independent of each other. The English con- 
tended that a cutter of 30ft. was superior to the centerboard sloop 
of the same length, and that the 30ft. cutter reproduced in the 
re of 100 tons was superior to the centerboard sloop of 100ft. 

e have met them with good results in the 35ft. boat, and in the 
45ft. boat, and in the 75ft. boat, but preferred a back down to any- 
thing larger without even a contest. Very few peopleunderstand 
that the designer of the Puritan spent considerable time in 
Britain, picking up points from the builders there. The only 
American representatives we haye left are the schooners Montauk 
and Grayling, who defeated Priscilla and Atlantic, as well as the 
schooner Sachem, in the Goelet cup race. And it was a fitting re- 
buke to the designers of the Atlantic and Sachem for their de- 
parture from American principles under which the cup was 
secured. And I sincerely believe that keeping these principles in 
sight that there are other designers in New York, Boston and 
Bristol who can defeat any cutter or mongrel without appropti- 
priating any English methods or rope yarns.—LOYALTY (Dec. 29). 


‘ WILL JOHN HOLMES, of Vineyard Haven,Mass.,who answered 
W.’s” query about Cape Cod navigation last year, please give his 
address in FOREST AND STREAM and oblige—W. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


AHOI!—The German yachting magazine Ahot! after a success- 
ful existence of two years as a monthly has now changed to a 
weekly edition, and has enlarged its field to include other water 
sports, rowing, canoeing, swimming and skating. The introductory 
number comes to us in the form of a quarto sheet of 12 pages, con- 
taining among other articles a description of Galatea and May- 
flower, and a call to German canoeists. Water sports are growing 
in favor each year in Germany, and our contemporary has our 
best wishes in its efforts in their behalf. 


ORIVA’S CREW.—Since Oriva has been laid up her crew have 
shipped on other craft, but_they are still, and_always will be, 
“Oriva’s Crew,’ the finest Corinthian crew in New York waters. 
Last week their captain, Mr. C. Smith Lee, gaye his annual dinner 
to them at the New York Y, ©. The ten who were present were 
Messrs. A. B. Alley, mate; H. A. Sanderson, A. P. Montant, R. C, 
Cornell, W. B. Simonds, J. Leslie Cotton, W. A. W. Stewart, C. L. 
W. Eidlitz, H. Van Wyck and A. Simonds. 


CRUISING.—The steam yacht Sans Peur, owned by the Duke of 
Sutherland, left England on Dec. 10, and is looked for at Charles- 
ton, 8. C., where her owner will join her.... Dream, sloop, of New 
York, arrived at Beaufort, N. C.,on Dec. 29, after. 13 days in the 
ice in Chesapeake Bay, and sailed on Dec. 31 for Charleston for 
orders from her owner....Magnolia, steam yacht, arrived at 
Charleston on Dec. 28. 


JULIA.—Mr. Chapin’s new steel schooner arrived at Charleston 
last week after a passage of 5 days 10 hours, from New York. The 
wind was ahead all the time, once blowing a gale from S. E,, while 
for several days the yacht had hardly steerage way. She is re- 
ported as behaying very well in a sea. 


A MODEL FOR THE N. Y. Y. C.—Mr. Joseph McCormick, of 
New York, has sent to the N. Y. Y. C. a model of a centerboard 
yacht, 82ft. 1. w. 1. 


477. 


Answers ta Correspondents. 


(= No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 


J. W. J., New Haven.—Answer has been sent by mail. 
H, M. P., Greenwich, Conn,—The three shots score 8 8 6—22. 


F. D. W., Buifalo.—We advise you to read Norris’s American 
Angler’s Book. : 


W. E., Tremont, N. Y.—l. For the rifle apply to makers, adver- 
tised elsewhere. 2. The Florida Annual has map of the State. 


H. C. G.—We have _ no list of men who have breeding carp for 
sale. Probably Mr. E.G. Blackford, Fulton Market, New York, 
can give you the addresses you want. Some breeders have sent 
him fish for market. 


H. P. C., Richmond, Va.—Can you put me in communication 
with some trout hatchery, where I can obtain some practical ex- 
perience in that branch of fishculture? Ans. Write to Col. M. 
McDonald, Commissioner of Fisheries, eS Va.; Prof. 8. F. 
Baird, Washington, D. C.; Frank N. Clark, Northville, Mich.; 
James Annin, Jr., Caledonia, N. Y.; Fred Mather, Cold Spring 
Harbor, N. Y.; Livingston Stone, Charlestown, N. H., or W. L. 
Gilbert, Plymouth, Mass. 


HALE's Honey OF HOREHOUND AND TAR softens the cough, 
relieves the windpipe and bronchial tubes of mucus, tones the 
lungs and the membranes of the throat, and restores to the organs 
of respiration their natural strength and vigor. Pixn’s TOOoTH- 
ACHE DROPS cure in one minute.—Adv. 


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The rules necessary for the 


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V. An Eastern Catboat. 


LIfI, The Cutter Surf. 


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3 XXXI, The Cutter Vayu.” ; : Deck Plans. LXIL. The Cynthia. 


XV. Gleam—Sail Plan. 


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vas-backs, hooded merganser, golden eye and 

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for Sale. 


TO FISHERMEN, 


’ The undersigned will sell to sportsmen lakes 
and streams well stocked with trout and easily 
accessible, in the Maritime Provinces of Canada, 
where the fee of a few salmon fishing chances 
can yet behad. Tracings on linen on a large scale 
of any rivers there, showing granted lands, fur- 
nished to order. Address HDWARD. JACK, 
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Can. jan6,tf 


NIRST-CLASS GAME COCKS AND STAGS 
for-sale. JNO. MULKERN, B.& P. R.R., 
Boston, Mass. it 


IVE WHITE HARES (Lepus, Americans), 

captured and properly boxed and delivered 

to express in Bethel, Me., in good- condition on 

receipt of orders.and. remittances. at $3 pee pair. 

Refer to Hon. H. O. Stanley, Dixfield, Me., Fish 

and Game Commissioner. J. G. RICH, Bethel, 
Me. decl6,tf 


Chester White, Berkshire 
and Poland China _ Pigs, 
fine setter dogs, Scotch 
Collies, _Foxhounds and 
Beagles, Sheep and. seo 
= oe ® bred and for sale by ; 
GIBBONS 0., West Chester, Chester Co., Pa. 
Send stamp for circular and price list. 


LIVE QUAIL FOR SALE 


In fine condition, Western birds. E. B. WOOD- 
WARD, 174 Chambers street, New York, 


NOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.—ONE JOHN 
A. Nichols’ B, L., 12-bore, 30in., 8télbs., finest 
Quality, elaborately engraved, highly finished 
and perfectly new. Will be sold at one-half the 
original cost. Cam be seen at H. C. SQUIRES, 
178 Broadway, New York. sept2,tf 


4AMBOU POLES. —25,000 BAMBOO FISHING 

poles, 12, 13, 1! and 15ft., in bundles of 50. for 

sale at 29 Burling Slip, N, Y., by BURDETT & 
DENNIS. jy8,tt 


Schwatka’s Search. 


Sledging in the Arctic in quest of the 
FRANKLIN REGORDS, 
WILLIAM H. GUILDER 
Second in Command. 

1 Volume, 8v0,, with Maps and Ilustrations, 


Price, 3.80, 
For sale by Forest and Stream Pub. Co, 


Hu the Stud, 
STUD COLLIES. 


RED GAUNTLET, sable, by champion Char- 
lemagne (10,691), dam Hasty (8,528), by champion 
Carlyle (8,505) owt of Glen (6,502), by Trefoil (4,523). 
Meg by Mee out of Clyde, own sister to Scott 
(2,856). Red Gauntlet gained 2d prize, in a, class 
or twenty-eight at Crystal Palace show, Jan. 15, 

834. 


BONNIE DUNKELD, black, white and_ tan, 
by Highlander (9,429), dam Electric (14,380), by 
Trevor (9,446), dam Hasty (8,528), by champion 
Carlyle (8,505), etc., as in Red Gauntlet. Bonnie 
Dunkeld won Ist at New Haven, 1886. Heisa 
large dog, with good coat and frill. ; 

No better blood is to be found on the continent. 
Service fee only $15. Apply to McHWEN & 
GIBSON, Byron, Ont. A few young dogs and 
bitches fer sale, 


CoP we ENGLISH BULL-TERRIERS 

Young Royal Prince (A.K.R. 2102), weight 
45lbs,, fee $15; Baronet(A.K.R. 4480), weight 271bs., 
fee $15; Royal Diamond (A.K.R. 4311), white Eng- 
lish terrier, weignt i8lbs., fee #15. Pups by above 
dogs for sale. Address J. W. NEWMAN, 87 Han- 
over street, Boston, Mass. 


Hu the Sted. 
IN THE STUD. 


Tltord Cromwell 


CHAMPION MASTIFF, 
Fee $50. 


DEBONAIR, 


First ‘prize winner in open mastiff class at 


Waverly, N. J. 
Fee $50. 


Having purchased these dogs, together with 
the champion bitches Lorna Doone and Bal Gal 
from Dr. J. F, Perry (Ashmont), I offer the dogs 
in the stud, and will be able to supply pups from 
the bitches. 

For further information address 


H. GERALD. HULL, 
Saratoga, N. Y. 


Roneh-Goated Scotch Collies 


OR SHEEP DOGS. 


IN THE STUD. 


INIwLllamore, (Litter brother te 
England’s champion Dublin Scot). 


Imported Ftlirej achet, «splendid 
specimen of the Blue Mirle. 
Dogs and puppies for sale. 
Apply for particulars to 
CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS 
oct28,t£ P. O. Box 1630, Philadelphia. 


Cus Eonmnahtu 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he: is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field'dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T. Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Ban 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 
Main street, Charlestown, Mass. 


oct28,tt 


Che Hennel, 
Ee OiINW XE Fes 


By Tammany ex Hops, by Donald II. ex Lady 
Belle, and two. very nice dog pups, by champion 
Bracket ex Rosa.’ Also some thoroughly broken 
pointers. The above stock is noted for its beneh 
show and excellent field qualities. For price, etc., 
address with stamp CLIFTON KENNELS, 75 
Clifton Place, Jersey City, N. J. dec30,tt 


‘1OR SALE.—THE LARGEST AND BEST 
Newfoundland dog in this country; weight 
lendid head, grand feet, color jet black. 


OINTER PUPPIES.—TWO FINELY BRED 
litters, orange and white and liver and 
white, blood of Sensation and Beaufort. Prices 
cheap and satisfaction guaranteed. A. C. BURT, 
229 Madison avenue, Albany, N, Y, decl6,8t 


T. PLEASANT GORDON KENNELS.— 

For Sale—Thirteen solid black and tan Gor- 
don setter dog puppies, out of Chloe Beaulah and 
Bell Mont, by Argus Ii. First-class Morrison 
pug puppies out of Judy and Puggings by Dude. 
All prize stock; Prices low; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. C. T. BROWNELL, P. O. Box 335, New 
Bedford, Mass. 


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OR SALE.—RED IRISH SETTER PUPS, BY 

Hazel out of Glencho, at a reasonable figure. 

MARMADUKE RICHARDSON, 33 Maiden Lane, 
New York. jan6,tf 


Rory O’More Kennels. 


For Sale—Thoroughbred and full pedigreed red 
Trish setter stock, brood bitches and puppies. 
Enelose stamp for reply. W. N. CALLENDER, 
Albany, N.Y. decadtt 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for fleld 
trials-or. private use. Reference given. W. G. 
SMITH, Marydel, Md. 


Ghe Hensel, 


Grau Bou-Secours Kennels, 


Near Péruwelz (Hainault), Belgium. 
EstABLISHED IN 1865. 


Property of Mr. Aug. Tondreau Loisean, 
BANKER AT PHRUWELZ. 


collection consists exclusively of English sportin 
dogs. Besides a splendid collection of En toe stu 
rish set- 


FOR SALE, 

Pointer puppies, by champion Duke ex Grace 
(A.K.R. 1250). Llewellin puppies, by Rock (Rock 
—Hazel Kirk) ex La Belle Creole’ (A.K.R. 3036), 
Beagles, collies, shepherds and greyhounds. Box 
472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


TUD DOG BOUNCE, SKYE-TERRIER, A 

beauty, weight 8lbs. Price low. Haye no 

use for him. Also cockers. HARRY D. BROWN, 
Waterbury, Vt. It 


POR SALE.—PURE LLEWELIN PUPPIES 

by Dashing Lion, sire of some of the most 

noted field and bench show winners; $15 each. 
OHIO KENNELS, Washingtonville, Ohio. “a 
jan6,4+ 


OR SALE. YORKSHIRE TERRIDR BITCH 

in whelp; one puppy. Also very handsome 

silyer Skye terrier dog. K. SMITH, 22 North 
41st street, Philadelphia, Pa. 1t 


OR SALE.—PAIR OF HIGH BRED IRISH 

setter pups, 7 mos. old, by Max Wenzel’s 

Chief out of Canadian Belle; all red, no white, 
very handsome, very fast and kind. 


Apply to ROBERT SEWELL 
dec80,3t 547 Church st., Toronto, Can. 
THE LANDSEER KENNEL 


Denver, Colo. 


POINTERS. 


Bight pups by. 


decl6,4t 


EXPECT A LITTER OF LLEWELLIN SET- 

ter puppies Dec. 27, by Gun (Gladsome—May 

B.) out of Morning Star (Dashing Dan—Daisy 

Starlight). Gun won Ist and Morning Star 1st 

and special prize at St. John, N. B., Oct. 22, 1886. 

Orders booked now. _Inclose stamp to CHAS. 
YORK, 9 & 11 Granite Biock, Bangor, Me. 


WILL SELL FINE RED IRISH SETTER 

pups, 3 mos. old, champions Elcho, Derg, 
Hutchinson's Bob, Ponto and Venus blood at $10 
and $15, or brace $20, Write me; eee edi- 
gree. Address H. <A. FLETCH , 241 Com- 
mercial street, Portland, Me. dee23,tf 


TO OWNERS OF VALUABLE DOGS 


IT have excellent accommedation for a_limited 
number of dogs, and Gan guarantee good board, 
pest of care and plenty of exercise, with the dogs 
kept mainly in yards and not on the chain. 

ia can prepare these dogs. for exhibition, and 
will be present in person at all of the shows in 
which an exhibit is made by the Summerset Ken- 
nels. Address F.C. PHEBUS, Manager, Sum- 
merset Kennels, Bernardsville, N. J. dec30,4t 


(yy 


lili 


NEW SINGLE SHOT 


Target & Hunting Rifles, 
Gals. .22 to .50 Express. 


Detachable Barrel Rifles will soon be Ready. 


Genter and Rim Fire. 


SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 


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Bullard Repeating Arms C0 


SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 


[TAN, 6, 1887, 
The Kennet. 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS, 


For Sale—Fine litter of pups by the celebrated 


ILFORD CAUTION 


Winner of ist at each Boston, Hartford and New 
ae eee shows, 1886. These pups are of 
ew type. 

ILFORD CAUTION is acknowledged to be 
the nee headed mastiff in America if not in the 
world. 

For price and catalogue apply to 

HH. H. MOORE , 
Pine Hill Kennel, 
Melrose, Mass. 


AM POSITIVELY GOING 
out of the fancy and offer 
my entire kennel of well- 
bred prize-winning English 


Mastiffs for sale. Also 
Brockner & Evans’ port- 
able kennels, traveling 


boxes, wire fencing, ete. 
Address for particulars, 


VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, 
General Wayne, Del. Co., Pa. 


COCKERS. 


Address FLEETFOOT KENNELS 
novy18,tf Delhi, Del. Co., N.Y. 


MAX WENGE, 


89 Fourth St., Hoboken, N. J. 


Breeder of Irish Setters 


Under guarantee and life insurance. 
Send for circular. 


USANA RETA DEO. Ges] 
DOG BUYERS’ CUIDE. 
Oolored plates, 100 engravings 
of different breeds, prices they are 
worth, and where to buy them [fj 
Mailed for 15 Cents. ¢ \ 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, ( 
237 S. Eighth St. Philadelphia, Pa, pF 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 

TIEFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 

st., Exeter, Hngland, has several grand ones for 

sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs 

Broce tigen and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited. : 


OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 


teed. Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass. sept22,tf 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y¥. 


Irish and Gordon setters for work as well as show 
deci7,tf 


Setter Puppies for $5. 


good native blood, fair nose and not gunshy, and 
satisfaction is guaranteed in every case. 
WM. W. SILVEY, 
135 South Eighth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


Also a magnificent puppy, Address with stamp, 
A. C. KRUEGER, \ 


mark either on the bench or as breeding stock. 
Orders booked for a litter by champion Otho— 
La Duchesse (champion Duke of Leeds—sheila); a 
few Hector—Belline bitch puppies left, for sale 
cheap. THH HOSPICE KENNELS, 
Arlington, N. J. 


Fe SALE.—-NEWFOUNDLAND BITCH 
puppy frem imported prize-winning stock, 
Will exchange for foxhound or beagle. HIRA 
CARD, Elora, Ontario, Can. lt 


OR SALE—A FINE ENGLISH SETTER 


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Wei YOUNG BEAR DOG, HALF 

bull and half hound preferred. Send de- 
SCE rat and price to BEAR, Forest and pole roe 
office. 


peas PUPS, SENSATION STOCK, ONLY 
$5. For particulars address J. P. GRAY, 172 
Genesee st., Utica, N. Y- it 


{7 ANTED.—COLLIE BITCH EXTRA SPECI- 

men, black and tan, finely bred, 9 mos. to. 

2yrs. Address full description and lowest price, 
& MULLER, Penn and Rebecca stw., Pittsburgh, » 
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> CONTENTS. 

EDITORIAL. SEA AND River FiIsHiung, 
Thir teen Days. The Six-Inch Trout Law. 
Pity in a Hostile Camp, The California Sea-Elephant. 
An Audubon Magazine. | Angling Notes, 

Snap Shots. | FISHCULTURE. 

THE SPORTSMAN ‘TOURIST. Salmon in the Hudson. 

A Day of Deceptions. Michigan Needs Wardens. 
Travels in Boon Gah Arrah- | THE KENNEL. 

_biggee. Eastern Field Trials Club, 
‘“Bike,”* The Indiana Kennel Club. 
A Wood Road. Fox-Terrier Club Stakes. 

NATURAL HISTORY. The Irish Setter. 

. What a Bird Said, The Beagle Club. 

Captive Moose. Mastiff Type. 
Florida Bird Notes. A New England Fox-Hunt. 
Hibernating Animals and Kennel Management. 

Reptiles. Kennel Notes. 
eee sie Wild eons. RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
The Terns of a Pigeons. Rack, Range and Gallery. 

CAMP-FTRE FLICKERINGS. The Trap. 

GAme BAG AND GUN. YACHTING. 

In Turkey Cover. _ The Pians of the Thistle. 


Coot Shooting. 

A Three-Pr oried Buck. 
Virginia Mountains. 
New England Game. 


The Schooner-Smack Grampus 
CANOBING. 

The Association Trophy. 

Regatta Programme for 1887. 


Stoves in Camp. The W.C. A. Executive Com- 
Rifles Again. mittee Meeting.’ 
SEA AND RIVER FISHING. Canoes ys. Sailing Boats. 


The Coming Tournament. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDEN'S. 
> 


PITY IN A HOSTILE CAMP. 


P in the Northwest Province and in Alberta live the 
Gree Indians. Just south of the boundary line in 
Northwestern Montana live the Pegunny, a tribe of the 
once powerful Blackfeet nation. From time immemorial 
the Crees and the Pegunny have been bitter enemies, 
Many a bloody battle has been fought between them; 
many a horse-stealing party, sent out by one tribe against 
the other, has never returned, but, surprised by the 
enemy, has been killed; and the scalps have dried in the 
smoke of hostile fires. 

In the days of the Riel rebellion in Canada, a number 
of Cree bands took side with the half-breeds. When the 
latter were defeated some of the hostile chiefs were tried 
and sent to prison. Others escaped, and with their fol- 
lowers have since been wandering far from the reserva- 
tions, ever in fear of the Canadian Government. Soon 
after the rebellion was crushed out one of these little 
bands of Crees escaped over the line. It was led by Big 
Bear’s Son. They tried hard to get along after the flight 
into Montana, but there is scarcely any game to be had 
there; and they had nothing to trade for provisions, so 
they were starving. Day by day they grew weaker; day 
by day their condition became more hopeless. Then the 
little ones began to die. They had at last to eat the few 
horses that were left. But the winter was just beginning, 
and they could see well enough that unless something 
were done they would all starve before spring. In their 
desperation. they determined to go in to the Pegunny 
Agency and throw themselves on the mercy of their old- 
time enemies. 

So one day the little company were seen aecare 
slowly and feebly down the bluffs toward the broad val- 
ley and the Agency. They had only two horses left; and 
the laden and hunger-enfeebled people came on at a 
snail’s pace. As they approached they were recognized 
by the Pegunny, who wondered what had brought this 
bee bees of cho enemies into the very BHORY of them, 


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chief made a speech, telling his hearers of the miser- 
able and desperate condition of his little band. The chiefs 
of the Pegunny replied; they expressed pity for the mis- 
fortunes of their enemies, and invited them to stay and 
eat, It was a most affecting sight to see the meeting of 
these people, and more than one man unused to tears 
brushed from his eyes the drops that sacred pity had 
engendered. 

The Blackfoot Agent told the Crees that they could not 
remain at the Agency; that they were British Indians and 
could not be fed by our Government, 

Then an old Piegan stepped out from the crowd and 
said to him: “Here is misery and starvation, people so 
weak and hungry that they can hardly stand; yet you 
keep them talking. Why not have a little pity in your 
heart? Let them alone and we will take care of them,” 

So the Pegunny, their lifelong enemies, took the Crees 
away to their lodges, fed them, cared for them and kept 
them. 

Who after this can say that an Indian has no feeling? 


AN AUDUBON MAGAZINE. 

HE methods of personal letter writing and circular 
distribution, heretofere adopted by the AUDUBON 
Society, have proved inadequate to keep pace with the 
growth of the movement, and now the SOCIETY is to have 
its own special medium in the world of journalism. The 
Audubon Magazine, devoted to extending and building 
up song-bird protection, will be published in the in- 
terest of the Socrmry by the Forest and Stream Publishing 
Co. The special purpose of the new monthly will be to 
advance the work already so well under way, give sta- 
bility and permanence to that work, and broaden the 
sphere of effort in such directions as may with reason 
suggest themselves. Ornithology, discussed in a popular 
way, will, as a matter of course, take precedence over 
other subjects of natural history, to which the pages of 
the new magazine will be largely devoted, but it will 
treat of outdoor life and animated nature in many forms. 
The price has been made merely nominal—fifty cents per 


year—and that is the only cheap thing about it. The 
first number, for January, will be ready shortly. We 


bespeak for the Audubon a generous welcome and the 
full measure of support it must be entitled to. 

The AUDUBON Socrmry will hereafter grant admission 
to associate membership. This step is taken out of defer- 
ence to the expressed desires of a large number of per- 
sons who are in hearty sympathy with the Soctery in 
its aims and in all of its methods except the pledging of 
members. For one reason or another such persons do 
not care to sign the Audubon Pledges. They will, how- 
ever, be glad to lend to the work their influence and 
active aid, and itis therefore desirable that they should 
in some way be recognized. 


THIRTEEN DAYS. 

(PEE city of Brooklyn is the second in point of size in 

America; at its present rate of growth it promises to 
be the first. And this great city has a game protector. 
This official is Mr. Geo, W. Whitaker, who lives at South- 
ampton, The distance by rail between Southampton and 
Brooklyn is ninety-one miles, and the schedule time is 
dhrs. 28min, By a game protector’s route the distance is 
ninety-one hundred miles, and the schedule time thirteen 
days, barring snow drifts and freshets. With an officer 
who is sworn to enforce the law liable to swoop down 
upon them in such swift flight, Brooklyn dealers in illicit 
game: are naturally wary, and they lay in only sucha 
supply of snared ruffed grouse as they have reason to sup- 
pose can be sold within a month or two after the season 
has closed. In an hour’s stroll through Brooklyn streets 
one day last week fourteen different shops were noted 
where ruffed grouse were unlawfully displayed for sale. 
This was several days after the close of the season as well 
as several days in advance of Game Protector Whitaker's 
visit, which, if all went well, might be expected on the 
thirteenth of the month. 

According to schedule time, the protector is due in 
Brooklyn to-day. Whether or not he arrives there on 
time, and whether anything startling happens to the 
illicit grouse dealers, will be told in our next issue. In 
the meantime, it is suggested that a Long Island game 
protector who consumes thirteen days in going from 
Southampton to Brooklyn is as much of a success as the 
| New York city game. Caan who patrols the markets 
blindfolded, _ 


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St. Louis, is dead. 
‘tivity he had found his way to the hearts of his proud 


‘ FOREST 


SNAP SHOTS. 

HE Kentucky Court of Appeals has just rendered an 
interesting decision in the case of one Hazlewood, 
indicted for dog stealing. The lower courts decided that 
a dog was not property and hence not a subject of lar- 
ceny. The Appellate Court has overruled this demurrer 
and decided that dogs are property. The text of the 
opinion will be given in our next issue. The Mount Ver- 
non, N. Y., treatment of dog thieves, reported elsewhere, 

ought to be emulated. 


The present season, with its generous snow falls, is 
beginning to be spoken of as a “regular old-fashioned 
winter.” There have been a number of ice sterms, and 
these are always trying to the game. In many sections 
of New Hampshire and other parts of New England there 
is a heavy snow crust and the trees are loaded down 
with ice. Itis a good time to note how the grouse fare 
under these circumstances, and we shall be glad to have 


reports on these points, 


The Michigan Sportsmen’s Association’s convention at 
Lansing next Tuesday ought to be well attended. Michi- 
gan’s game interests are now practically in the hands of 
market hunters, and it will be the special effort of the 
Association to secure the long needed game police force. 
Governor Luce, in his message, recommends that a 
lake fisheries warden be provided, so that the work of 
the fish commissioners may not be frustrated by greedy 
netters. 


Mr. H. H. Briggs, one of the editors of the San Francisco 
Breeder and Sportsman, has this year attended the West- 
ern, Eastern and National field trials, having judged at 
the first and reported the others. He is now on a tour of 
inspection among the prominent kennels of the East. Mr. 
Briggs has everywhere made many friends, and his visit 
will do much to bring into closer relationship the sports-— 
men of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. 


These are three words to remember: Abolish Spring 
Shooting. They are words which will have a queer sound 
to readers of the FOREST AND STRHAM in 1987, for by that 
time the average American sportsman will be blessed: 
with sense enough to permit breeding game to pass north- 
ward unmolested to its nesting grounds, and no one will 
then dream of spring shooting, nor quite comprehend 
how we used to kill birds about to lay eggs. 


“Bike,” the pet bear of the Missouri Bicycle Club, of 
In the brief period of his gentle cap- 


possessors, and how poignant is their grief at his untimely 
taking off is pictured in the paper they send to the 
AND STREAM. Meanwhile our own winsome 
gvizzlies are pursuing their seductive gambols in the pit 
at Central Park. 


How all-embracing in geographical range is the FOREST 
AND STREAM has just been shown in a pleasant way by 
calls received at this office, in four successive days, from 
Dr. R. C. Hodges, of Galveston; Mr. H. H. Briggs, of San 
Francisco; Mr. Henry J. Thayer, Secretary of the Massa- 
chusetts Fish and Game Protective Association, Boston, 
and Commodore J. U. Gregory, of the Quebec Y. C. 


The New York genius who has set out to eat forty quail 
in forty days, beginning Jan. 5, has doubtless devised 
some plan to crowd his forty days into the present month; 
or perhaps we are to see a repetition of the quail-devour-_ 
ing feat in close season that made such a scandal here 
two or three years ago. 


The annual dinner of the Massachusetts Fish and Game 
Protective Association will be given at the Parker House, 
Boston, Jan. 25. The fish commissioners of New England | 
are expected to be present, with many others invoreatees 
in the work of. the Association. 


Brant are reported in great numbers on the waters of 
Accomack county, Va. A correspondent writing from 
Mappsburgh says that gunners are killing the fowl “right 
and left,” and several barrels of spoils have been shipped 
from that station. 


‘-Nessmuk’s” book of poems, ‘‘Forest Runes,” will be a. 
larger book than was anticipated. It will ReGen 200 
pages. We hope to announce ‘its appearance from the 


Depa very. soon, 


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482 | 4 FOREST AND STREAM. [Jan 18, 1887, 


Che Sportsman Conrist. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 


cline by the bridle. He didn’t want to follow me, but 
the friable soil gave him no firm hold, and by a gentle 
pull I could start him sliding. 

In this way we made the circuit of the entire butte, 
but when the other side was reached there was no deer 
visible and no hunter, while my pony, perched on the 
cliff side, looked almost as unsupported as a bird. At 
last, far down the gulch, Isaw a man moving, and him 
I hailed: ‘“Have you got a deer?” ‘Yes,” broke out from 
ane fees with ee pales a cannon. Now, West is 
not a large man for a is strength, and as he was a | the groups of gentle women, perhaps rustling a rose- 
mile away, I was the more struck by the power of the ribbon neve Ail there, came ee ere ee eae. 
Heroes of imagination (too often their own imagination), sound, And now back and forth were bandied question) And up in the high mountain fields the little children 
such as Jim Baker or Joe Bridger, have arrived, indeed, and reply, as I sought to find where the deer lay. The] bears again absorbed themselves in childish glee, and 
at that eminence of rank which is distinguished by a| 2@8We"S were always swelled to a small-volumed thunder | beside the little boy bear and the little girl bear, his sister, 
free use of the Christian name, as is seen in the European by the time they reached me, though at times a little there was a little tame bear from the low country, a little 
examples of William Rufus, Rob Roy or Julius Cesar, indistinct. Meanwhile West had gone from sight, leaving | orphan, cousin bear, and may the God of bears rest his 
put the height of renown is gained in the West when only his bodiless yoice on the premises, as I thought; but | soul and give him a life of never-ending play! 
some aspiring hunter gets a “hole” named after him. as 1 had been instructed that the deer lay near me, and In his death, the club lost its most unregenerate mem- 
The eponym of “Jones’s Hole,” for instance, goes down to as he thought of taking the game home on his back if 1| ber. Precept and example, threat and entreaty, had alike 
history in connéction with as large and, perhaps, in the could not bring my horse down, J summoned a proper proved futile in his behalf, Selfish, greedy, ivascible, 
future, as important a tract of land as John of Gaunt or pride, jerked the bridle and slid round a projecting point quarrelsome, and even now and then dangerous, he left 
awalharatat aseat! with my horse at my heels, And there, not one hun-| behind him the paradoxical spectacle of a wide group of 

For the word hole is elastic. The puncture of a pin dred yards from the place whence I had been_ bawling, | disconsolate friends, Never before had Satan succceded 
is thus called, and the opening at the North Pole, lay the deer and its slayer, not West at all, but Bird, who, | in making vice so lovely, A single virtne would have 
which leads to the inhabited regions in the center of | 2 well as I, had been keeping up a colloquy, as he|rendered it possible for us to forget him, one noble deed 
the earth, is called after its discoverer or inventor, thought, with the distant West, while the latter, who at | for us to have traduced him. AHRIMAN, 
“Symmes's Hole”’—but with the possible exception of this times had us both in view, was partly puzzled and partly | Sr. Lours, Mo. 
last, which has not been exactly measured, the largest anzused at our game of cross-purposes, ’ a ial aaa 
regular holes in the world are those which in the Rocky IWS Mer VEC es Ep: SPOT CUEDO. COT Eat Deen oe A WOOD ROAD : 
Mountains carry some trapper’s name. Group together The wind was stronger and colder than ever, so that our 
the holes of Burns, Brady, Jones and the rest, and we prospects of sleep were poor, but West, with an energy if an unfrequented, desolate place, a cart road branches 
have a mighty State. Taken separately, each is as large equal to so good a cause, set us to work raising the tent, off from the highway and plunges into the forest, to 
as a Dakota county. Forin the West, where things are and after a stout struggle with the wind our house was | degenerate into an abandoned woodpath, a brace of un- 
broadly done, if the people once give you a hole, it will built and our peace secure. H. G. DuLoe, kempt, strolling wheel tracks that ramble on together 
be no petty sink, but the valley of a great stream, fed by over all sorts of obstacles and into all manner of inacces- 
many tributaries, holding within its borders peaks and sible places, with an utter want of regard for the propor- 
ranges of its own, and only required to be separated from tions of any vehicle that might choose to follow. 
the rest of the country by a mountain wall or a clear-cut _ First among chips and stumps and tangled underbrush 
watershed. Such is Jones’s Hole, on one of the tributaries into a growth of saplings, where they thread their way 
Gicthe Miassourik with increasing difficulty among the encroaching stems, 

Probably the depression is twenty miles long and ten for here and there a little one has found a footing im the 
miles wide, As you approach the region you see across pathway, and the larger ones are pressing forward to 
the rim of the rolling sage-grown mesa a vast pyramid of weave an oyerarching grasp and question the right of 
grayish white color, four-sided and regular nearly to its way. Then clattering recklessly down the hillside, they 
base, so as to look like the work of the lifetime of a van- enter the solemn, deep-toned woods, and go. jolting cau- 
ished race. Further on a great bare butte juts into the tiously over stony places, or sinking along through fern- 
basin, with only a few groups of stunted trees to relieve fringed, loamiy ruts, that sometumes suray among Baraeee 
its dusty glare. You are amid typical bad lands, where of perennial green, or crush through beds of woodland 
the few trees are but withered dwarfs, where the scanty perros, then, turn aside to avoids Doni dst, Bide aan 
grasses fail to cloak the yellow clay that clings to your fallen log, and disappear in a dark, glassy pool fees peas 
foot like a fetter when even alittle moist. Far down a miniature forest in its bosom, , Emerging all black and 
near the mouth of the creek rises an isolated mass of ter- dripping, their identity is Osh for a time where a pile’ of 
tiary strata, whittled into a thousand sharp and spindling Duoee nae pucea = Corea ae rn eat \ «7 
forms by the recurrent storms of many ages. If you are There 1s a'place whee, the tores’ draws Dae Or gat 
a lover of Lowell you think of his comparison of the hand from a pleasant intervale that stretches away toward 
Milan Cathedral— the foot of the hills, where a brook comes hurrying 

rhea err el auitinn a Sib omotes through, sweeping past beneath a primitive bridge of logs. 
ate ne ee In the autumn it has time to pause, and then comes back, 
; DE ek ie bet ae oe rising higher and higher, till the cranberry meadows are 
ts peaks and pinnacles of ice all a winter lake. 
Glittering with many a rare device.” There are long sunny stretches, with endless perspec- 

The strata are tertiary, and that I know, because -a tives, among the pines, where the wind in the topmost 
friend who is acquainted with Brontotheride found one branches is quietly strewing a carpet to mend the gaps 
there. Perhaps he said the strata were cretaceous. In where the ruts expose the stratified layers of years. The 
that case they are so; but as this cathedral seems to have vast, funereal silence that dwells here reigns so supremely 
been built ‘not for an age, but for all time,” we will not that every movement of Nature is hushed in so strained a 
date its origin too precisely. stillness you might almost hear the footsteps of Time, save 

Now comes the incident to which the above description when a muffled flight of wings rises in the distance. No 
is but a prelude. 


life is visible, but there are traces among the roots and 
We were three, West, long chief of the Crow scouts, 


stones where some shrewd-nosed creature has been bur- 
Bird, a scientist whose light is veiled only by the bushel rowing. 4 

of his own modesty, and myself, sometimes known as the The journey ends in a deep solitude where some slight 
Miner, because of my abortive attempts to grow rich in evidence still remains that the hand of man was 4ctive 
that calling. My two companions, hardened and expert here many years before. No trace of a dwelling is seen, 
hunters, smilingly watched me missing, or perhaps now 


but down ina hollow some few relics remain of a former 
and then bagging, an antelope. My intemperate zeal attempt at a New England orchard. The boundary wall, 
pleased them. They could remember shooting at those 


which once kept out the advancing forest, has tumbled 
things themselves, but regarding antelope now as mere before the onslaughts of successive generations of youth- 
lumber equivalent to jack rabbits, with an unpleasant 


ful nimrods, and now the fruit trees mingle with the 
musky taste, they reserved their shot for the blacktail, 


native growth in democratic confusion, The former, 
whose country we were invading; and to say the truth, however, are sadly in the minority, and many have given 
when the deer were found they got them. 


up the struggle for existence, to lay themselves down a 
We had wandered down the rim of Jones’s Hole till at 


pile of crumbling branches. 
last we camped in a neighboring bottom not far from the 
Cathedral Butte. 


Some few in favored spots are keeping up a show of 
former prosperity and the topmost branches are flaunting 

Away across the river beyond the rolling sage prairie, 
beyond the limestone ridges with their cedar groves, rose 


their shriveled fruit, but a numerous progeny of suckling 
shoots crowding about the parent stem are threatening 
the sloping lines cf the water shed opposite. to absorb its little remaining vitality. - 

The stream, hidden in a deep, narrow gash, showed no One spreading monarch, the patriarch of them all, has 

break in the sweep of the strata. The broad, upturned long been dying by inches, till now he stands from sheer 

edges—red, yellow and brown—stretched from one crest force of habit, The sap receding from his ancient frame 
to another, with not a line or shadow to show the distant 
spectator where the crack opened for the river to pass. 


left the limbs to be stripped and mutilated by the wood 

birds like vultures around a wounded carcass, Altogether 
Really the cafion ran through the heart of a lofty, naked 
hill, For 2,000ft. the narrow wall rose over the water, 


a melancholy spectacle. JEFFERSON SCRIBB. 
which crept along so hidden by fallen boulders that one 
could catch no sparkle of the current—a grand and im- 
passable gorge; but this we failed to see because of the 
want of signs visible from afar. 

I myself rode off toward theriver in the afternoon, while 

the others looked for game; but the sun dropped faster and 
faster toward the hills, the increasing wind blew colder 
and colder, and I turned to join the hunters and help them 
perhaps to pack home a deer. 

As I neared the Cathedral Butte a shot came echoing up 
from the steep, cliff-girt valley, seeming to grow louder 
and louder and then dying again, like batteries fired in 
succession down the line of a long army. 

LT hastened to the verge, and after some time sawa 
dark object on all fours. It seemed a bear mangling its 
prey. Now and then it would rise erect and stand for a 
moment, then busy itself with the victim on the ground. 
‘At so great a distance it was safe to fire, safe, in fact, for 
us both; but being anxious not to run the risk of frighten- 
ing a friend, I took another look and decided that my 


bear was West cleaning a deer. but whose ancestors were strangers to it. And the little 
mp Tie ground’ Hetwean us could be traversed only by @| hears in bearland faded ars and I involuntarily ex- 
bird or goat, but I tried to shout afew questions and) cjaimed, “Poor little devil !” and after a while left him. 

thought that the hoarse echoes brought intelligent replies.| “1 ,. next afternoon a great many ladies were at the 
In the light of future events, I must admit that the an- club. Some playing tennis outside, while others inside 


swers were framed out of idle wind by my own fancy. helped brothers and husbands to gaily decorate their 
With a parting shout, pieced out by pantomime, I in- cycles with parti-colored ribbonds and Japanese lanterns 


sluggish and distrait, and many a warm-hearted girl—his 
friend—deplored the unwonted indifference to the apple 
she had brought him, sadly turning away to her work 
with the wish that physicians, who know the art of heal- 
ing, also possessed the power to save life. 

But the Arabs of the desert say that there are two days 
when it is useless to arm ourselyes against death: the day 
when God orders Azreel to strike us, and the day when 
he forbids him to approach us, And to-day orders had 
been given him, so that, in through the open door, past 


A DAY OF DECEPTIONS. 


ee eaL nobility among the Normans is clothed 
with the glamour of distance. The man severely 
scientific, who seeks the origin and growth of things, can 
find a similar idea developed among our own frontiers- 
men, in spite of the fulminations of the Constitution. 


“BIKE.” 


T now becomes my duty to write the second and last 
chapter of his story; the first one of which appeared 
in these columns a few weeks ago.* Itis with a feeling 
of sadness and remorse that I recall my part In his ex- 
perience. And if there is aught in his story to lessen my 
regret, it is the circumstance which first excited the 
emotion within me—his illness and untimely death. His 
short life is a sermon in behalf of the heart's affections, 
whose mute eloquence must always appeal to those who 
knew him best and who brought him away from his own 
people, never to do the like again, During his last illness, 
which lasted through a fortnight, he was well cared for 
by almost his best friend, Dr. Keith, who was with him 
often after his condition became serious, and who did all 
that a kind but misguided physician could to save him. 
I say misguided, because of an incident of the night 
before he was attacked by his severe symptoms. It had 
not yet occurred to me that a bear could desire anything 
more than a life of pampered captivity in St. Louis. It 
was late, and everybody had gone home, when I, on my 
way thither, dropped through the Club House to the 
tennis courts to see him. There was a suspicion of rain 
in the atmosphere, and many clouds were in the sky, con- 
stantly obscuring the moon in their feverish haste toward 
some tempestuous rendezvous. I found him hastily, 
nervously pacing the semi-circular track his feet had 
worn so smooth at the end of his cham, now and then 
giving expression to his feelings in a suppressed whimper 
like that a child makes in some lasting pain or grief, 
And when he saw me he struggled to his feet and strained 
at his chain until I reached him, when he put his paws in 
mine, pointed his sharp muzzle upward as he looked 
searchingly at me, and gaye vent to a howl that was half 
a moan of sorrow and half a sob of comfort at seeing a 
familiar face above him, and feeling a familiar hand on 
his woolly pate. I had expected to go out there a minute 
and say, ‘Hello! Bikey, old fellow; how’s your stomach?” 
—that wonderfully elastic and abnormally distended 
organ being a constant source of wonder and amusement 
to us—and then go home; but there was something in the 
tone of his voice that night that stopped me, and I stood 
there along while without speaking, the silence being 
broken only by some straggling raindrops and his short 
and plaintive whimperings. 

And while my eyes sought the moving sky, my mind, 
moved by that strange alchemy which sometimes extends 
its influence over man and beast, rendering the confusion 
of tongues betwixt them of no avail in the presence of a 
sympathy that bridges their intelligence together, betook 
itself to the mountains, up, up miles above the Vermejo 
Plaza, until there arose against the sky the ghostly out- 
line of a mountain, the crevices of whose summit held 
banks of snow, but whose sides held many a sheltered 
patch of grass and willows. And down its side in one of 
those luxuriant fields, my mind’s eye perceived a group 
of clumsy, velvety animals disporting themselves in the 
moonlight, snorting and sniffing in the cool and rarified 
night, in that contentment which, it seems to me, reigns 
nowhere on earth but over wild beasts safe from mankind 
and hunger, Apart from the large forms I thought I saw 
two little baby bears—children bears—in a little nest they 
had there in the grass, rolling over and over each other in 
mimic semblance of snarling rage, from underneath 
which surface play there came a steady stream of bearish 
hilarity. And the little she bear that bit and scratched 
the harder, making her brother the more realistic in his 
rage, was well nigh hysterical in her delight, and the little 
he bear, thus reduced to anger, became fairly intoxicated 
in his glee. 

And all at once, when these happy little bears, moved 
by a common instinct, had at length scampered over to 
their dam whose udders called for their unctuous atten- 
tions, this little bear of ours, giving a desultory side bite 
at my trousers, made me look down at him standing there 
against me on his groggy legs, shivering, twitching, per- 

lexed, awed by the mystery of some pain that was mak- 
ing him suffer. For pain afflicts with double severity 
those who have not only been unused to it themselves, 


TRAVELS IN BOON GAH ARRAHBIGGEE. 
FROM THE DIARY OF JOSEPH GOATER, 
EDITED BY F. H, TEMPLE BELLEW. 
(Continued.) 


afin? W ITH the exception of the huge plantigrade I 
had so fortunately depatched with a single 
shot in the eye under the palisades, we had not so fa 
met with any beasts of great ferocity or size, still we kept 
a sharp lookout in all our excursions against surprises, 
not knowing what might turn up at any moment, In- 
deed there were vague traditions among the native 
islanders, of huge and dangerous monsters somewhere’ in 
the region, lying further north. It seemed that their ig- 
norance of this part of the country was attributable to a 
dread of encountering some enemies with whom the 
were unable to cope, and it was only their unbounded fai 
in the Little Goorta (myself) and his fire sticks (rifles) 
that gave them confidence to venture 60 far as voey had 
already. done, The mainland natives, of whom EF had 
only two with my present detachment, not having any 
traditions, though far less courageous and efficient than 
the others, had no special fears, on the prineiple ot the 
old sea captain’s motic, ‘Them as knows nothin’ fears 
nothin’.” 
We did not make many excursions to that hive of ani- 
mal life, the cliffs, having somany other places to explore 


formed my friend that I would fetch a compass, 80| in preparation for the morrow’s parade. And litle Bike, | i qj sats “ stor 

: z ’ » Al diff. directions; ully intended before leaving 
rr set igen ae paceman SS a gua elie stretched out on the mat in the gymnasium, appeared. the 2 ST aaen d yee oe re une sec of this 
_ behind and then pulling him down the steep opposite in-|  “Forssr np SrRHa™, Oct. 7, 1886. | colony, taking with me my warTiors In tv ll fighting rig, 


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heat generated by the other combustibles, A torch and 
slow match combined served to ignite the whole affair, 
and this my men christened ‘“‘Kerry berry Goorta bomb,”’ 
or the barking eyes of Goorta, 


Pluckella, for a fresh supply of ammunition and other 
necessaries, so that I was well provided with the appli- 
ances of war, including some large, strong nets of gob- 
wich, which Dope Yeukta had had made during my 
absence, and which I found wonderfully useful on the 
present occasion. 

Poor Dope, my messenger, found him in a terrible 
state of mind, not knowing what had become of, and 
fearing that we had all been devoured by some of those 
terrible monsters he had learned to dread from his in- 
fancy upward. He fairly shed tears and rolled on the 
ground with delight on learning that the ‘‘Little Goorta” 
was sound and well, and doing wonders with his blow-up 


and all my attendants propa armed. On my last visit 
to the spot I found the skeleton of the a lies e very 
powerful one) completely bereft of every particle of flesh, 
and lying bleached and weird among the flowers and 
sweet grass; but as yet [ had seen no second one of the 
species, though I did not doubt of there being more hidden 


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THE WOF. 


in caves along the base of that wonderful palisade. In 
some of our excursions, eight or ten miles from camp, we 
had several times caught glimpses of huge herds of ante- 
lope or ibex, but we could not get near enough to them 
for a shot, and having so many other things at hand to 
attract our attention, with abundance of game to supply 
the camp, I deferred any attempt at trapping them. 

Though we had met with no other large beasts but the 
plantigrade, we had observed in several places what ap- 
peared *o be the foot prints of some animals of unusual di- 
mensions, but on this point I was not too ready to form a 
positive opinion, having noticed that with some leaping 
creatures, such as squirrels for example, by coming down 
with their whole body and all four feet together, they 
left an impression in the snow, or mud, resembling the 
spoor of a monster. Indeed one queer little creature I 
met led me to suppose that this might possibly be the 
case with the mysterious marks I refer to, The little 
creature I speak of was a one-footed animal, whose mode 
of progression was entirely by bounds. The two hind 
lezs of this anomaly were welded together, as we some- 
times see in dusus nature, joining in one large foot with 
nine toes, the middle one being very broad and powerful. 
This was really two feet welded together like the hind 
feet of aseal. The skeleton exhibited rudimentary fore 
legs, but they were quite invisible outside the skin, though 
they may have helped the animal somewhat in rolling 
over or in adjusting its position when lying down. The 
natives named it Wof, or ‘‘foot.” It wasa marsupial and 
very gentle in its nature. One we caught and tamed 
became a great pet, displaying much affection for those 
who treated it kindly. The little thing slept in my tent 
and would hop up on my bed in the morning and root 
under my head with its pointed nose until I noticed it, 
then it would nestle down, quite content, until I chose to 

et up. 

One track I observed puzzled me as well as my attend- 
ants exceedingly, appearing at times like the footprints 
of three animals moving side by side, while at other 
places two of the tracks would be discontinued, but would 
commence again further on. I at first supposed them to 
be the tracks of some marsupial animal and its young, 
the sudden discontinuance of the tracks being caused by 
the parent taking up its progeny from time to time and 
carrying them in its pouch. But more of that anon, 


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. MYSTERIOUS SPOOR. 


At present I must refer to another manifestation that 
caused us much anxiety, keeping us in a continual state 
of uneasiness, since we could get no clue whatever to the 
mystery. In several of our wanderings, when skirting 
the dense jungles of the hookera thorn, we had frequently 
seen two flaming eyes glaring at us through the bushes. 
We saw them mostly in the evening toward dusk, but 
could distinguish no part of the animal to which they 
belonged; but, judging by the size of the orbs and their 
width apart—at least eighteen inches—the inference was 
that the creature must be of gigantic proportions. Sev- 
eral times I gave it a shot from my Reilly No, 10, but 
without any effect whatever; neither could any subse- 
quent search discover the slightest traces of blood or foot- 

rints. The nearest approach to any response from my 
‘fire was once a muffled groan or sigh and a slight rustling 
among the branches. If this should prove to be some 
huge monster of the gorilla or leopard species, endowed 
with such cunning Bae secrecy asto defy all our efforts at 
detection, and at the same time protected by a hide or 
armor of such strength as to resist my No. 10, it would be 
truly a most terrible enemy, That it was not one of the 
plantigrades I felt certain, since the eyes of the latter 
were set very close together, and their movements (judg- 
ing by the one I had killed) both bold and aggressive. 
The very mystery that shrouded the creature made it the 
more alarming, and caused me, as well as my attendants, 
many a heart throb, as wending our way homeward 
through the lovely woods at twilight, thesudden snapping 
of a branch or bound of a night hare would break the 
stillness. Weary at last with the nervous tension caused 
by the discovery of this animal, I determined to concen- 
trate all the energies of my force, and bring all the re- 
sources of my camp to accomplish a solution of the 
mystery. I had recently sent Poptee and one of the 
mainland natives in the canoe on a mission to our entre- 
pot, of which Dope Yeukta had charge, 100 miles above 


ing a stone of fifty 
with combustibles. / J 
in rescuing us from imminent peril of death in our forth- 


mouth, or clock 


stick,* Among other things he forwarded tome was a 
fixed Khi-goorta, or species of catapult, capable of throw- 
ounds weight, or a gourd charged 
his also proved of inestimable value 


coming encounters, It may be well to pause here to give 


a short description of this rather curious machine, the 
better 10 understand the part it played in our subsequent 
serious engagements. A reference to my sketch will aid 
materially in conveying an accurate idea of its construc- 
tion. A represents a heavy plank. B B are five long 
wands, or rods, made from a peculiarly elastic wood that 
grows abundantly onthe ‘sland. These are firmly planted in 


the loose board ata distance of about 3in. apart, and vary in 
length from about 6ft. to 25, CC are two ropes of gob- 
wich with knots at intervals of 12in. apart, D Dare two 
levers working on pivots at E E on the handles, F F, the 
handles being for the purpose of enabling the bearers to 
carry the machine. HH H H are four semi-circular legs 
revolving on pivots in a slot, that can be made, by twist- 


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ing them around, of any length desired, so as to get the 
machine level on uneven ground, K is an elastic wand to 
check the recoil of the wands, BB. When placed in 
position the spoon of the longest wand is loaded with a 
stone or bomb. Then two men grasp the levers, D D, 
and fixing one of the knots of the rope in a crotch at- 
tached to the lever for that purpose, they press down the 


levers as far as they will go, and then make the ropes 
fast around belaying pins in the handles, F F. Then they 
repeat the motion until the wands or propellers are drawn 
down as far.as desired. At first this motion is done 
alternately for the sake of rapidity, but the last two or 
three pulls, where greater resistance is offered, the 
motions are made simultaneously. When it is desired to 
discharge the piece one of the artillery men pulls a string 
attached to the spoon,so arranged as to immediately 
release it, and the missile is sent flying to its destination 
with great force. 

In our coming foray on the monster with the glaring 
eyes, I resolved to use bombs as projectiles to launch from 
the Khi-goorta. These I constructed from some large 
gourds, filling them with combustibles of a resinous 
character and a good-sized cartridge of gunpowder that 
would explode either by concussion or by the action of the 


*The natiyes gave my rifles aJl manner of names. Bit of 
thunder, long finger, fire stick, blow-up stick, and extra jong 
oong bok. The latter because it resembl i 

while it excelled, the tube through which they blew their darts. 


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SECTION OF KERRY BERRY GOORTA BOMB, 


As will be seen by my sketch, the projectile is con- 
structed of two gourds, the larger being filled with com- 
bustibles, and the smaller, perforated with holes, serving 
as a protection of the fuse in passing through the air. 
Four long palm leaves act in the capacity of a tail in 
directing the flight of the missile. 


Bhatuyal History. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Cn. . 


WHAT A BIRD SAID. 


| ee our standpoint what poor insignificant things 
you human beings are, compelled to creep about upon 
the earth’s surface like snails, while we, mounting upon 
our wings, soar even above the clouds, and, upon the first 
sniff of winter’s icy blast, hie away to sunny climes, there 
to rollick and gambol amid perpetual flowers and spring! 
How often we have hovered over your heads, chirped our 
farewell notes, and were often on the point of sayin 
“come,” but then came the sad thought that if we trudge 
along at your poor pace, winter’s storm would catch us 
both. Yes, you can mount in the air by aid of gas and 
silk, but when there, you are at the sport of the wind. 
You know not in what direction you will fly nor where you 
will light. Why, even our foolish sandhill cranes, who 
are by no means the smartest of our race, float among the 
clouds as securely as you walk upon the ground, go where 
they will, remain in the air as long as they please, and 
alight upon the spot of their choice. 

Oh, yes, your lightning express, we know about that. 
You ‘‘ily,” you say, and we suppose you imagine that you 
do, Now, we never bet, but if we did, we would wager 
that the whistle wing duck and barn swallow will start 
with your lightning express at New York city, fly around 
it in circles one mile in diameter, leave it at Buffalo, and 
be quietly adjusting their feathers in Chicago before your 
lightning express whistles for Toledo. Yes, you can cross 
the ocean—that is, in fair weather, when the wind is in 
the right quarter; but we heard one of our sea gulls the 
other day, in company with a stormy petrel, laughing 
above your wrecked ship, poised as they were upon safe 
wing above her, as she stood on beam ends and above the 
waves that you said were rolling mountain high. Oh 
how we pity you, poor foolish, foolish mortals. You say 
that you have a soul, but from the way you treat us 
sometimes, we doubt it. Lovely women, who are indeed 
the fairest and best of your race, wear the skins of the 
most beautiful of our species upon their bonnets without’ 
blush or thought of pity. The boy wantonly destroys the 
nest of the mother bird, while the sportsman, with breech- 
loader, hurls destruction to half of a happy little family 
of quail, and thinks that he is more merciful than the 
pot-hunter, because he flushes them and kills them one at 
a time, instead of wiping them out at one blast from an 
old muzzleloader, as they sit in a huddle on the ground. 
Yes, you may have a soul, but will you swear, with all 
your boasted philosophy, that we hayen’t one, too? 

Rosin A, DARE. 


CAPTIVE MOOSE. 


WwW HEN Mr. M. Welch was traveling last August 
through the woods on Big Black River, one of the 
branches of the St. John, he came upon the dwelling of 
an Indian, William Nichols. This Indian lived with his 
family of children in a log hut close to Big Black River, 
about thirty-five miles from its junction with the St. 
John. He was farming a little piece of poor, sandy land, 
in which he had a few potatoes planted, as well as a little 
buckwheat and oats, and he was cultivating in addition 
to this a little garden. His whole stock consisted of two 
young moose about the size of colts six or seven months 
old, These he fed on the leafy branches of poplar, moun- 
tain ash and birch, the poplar leaves being preferred. 
Occasionally the captives were treated to an armful of the 
Indian’s oats, which they relished well. In the daytime 
they were turned out to feed, and when night came on 
were taken into the little yard surrounding the house. 
Nichols had beeu accustoming them to the restraint of 
the bridle. One of the children used to lead them about, 
and Nichols told Mr. Welch that he expected to be able to 
drive them out to the St. Lawrence this winter. The 
account which he gave Mr. Welch of their capture was 
as follows: One night last May he was in his canoe on 
Depot Stream, a branch of the Big Black River, when he 
heard a large animal splashing in the water. Cautiously 
and silently paddling up as near as he could to where the 
sound was without being discovered, he fired in its direc- 
tion, and found that he had desperately wounded an ani- 
mal which proved to be acow moose. He dispatched her 
with his knife, The little ones were with the mother. 
These he placed in his canoe and carried to his camp, 
where they had been ever since. EDWARD JAOK. 


FREDERICION, New Brunswick. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


{Jan. 18, 18 


FLORIDA BIRD NOTES. 
EAGLES, HAWKS AND OWLS. 


HE winter and spring of 1885-6 was spent by the 
writer in the vicinity of Tallahassee, Florida, for the 

oe ee of collecting specimens of natural history. I 
shall endeavor in these papers to give correct observations 
of some of the principal birds found atand near this place. 
Florida for many scores of years has been a paradise to the 
ornithologist. The most beautiful species to be found on 
the American continent to-day are found there, and some 
that at one time were comparatively abundant through- 
out the South are found oat in some of the impenetrable 
swamps of this State. Where thousands existed twenty 
years ago, you will only find scores now; more especially 
is this true of the birds of plume, such as the heron, egret 
and others. Tallahassee is located midway between 
Pensacola and Jacksonville, about twenty miles north of 
the Gulf of Mexico, This portion of the State is known 
as the hill country of Florida, and it is justly entitled to 
the name, for the surrounding country is very hilly, and 
Tallahassee itself is built on hills. The country is heavily 
timbered with yellow pine, and in the lowlands and 
marsh are found the cypress, bay, gum, magnolia, live 
oak, water oak, palmetto, and many other kinds of trees. 

Among the hills surrounding Tallahasse are many 
lakes noted for their beauty, where any who like to fish 
with rod and line can find good fishing almost every day 
in the year. Wildfowl abound here, especially in the 
winter months. The principal ducks are the mallard, 
pintail, wood duck, hooded merganser, blue and green 
winged teal and rmg-billed blackhead. Lake Jackson, 
lyinz north of town, is the largest lake, being twenty 
miles in length and from one to four miles wide. East of 
Lake Jackson, and four miles from town, is Lake Hall, 
or Crescent Lake, about two miles long and half a mile 
wide. Lake Lafayette lies three miles north of town. It 
is three miles long and one mile wide, and is located on a 
large tract of land, given to the distinguished foreigner 
whose name it bears by the United States Government. 
Lake Bradford, lying four miles southwest of town, is a 
beautiful sheet of water, about two milesin diameter, In 
addition to these principal lakes are hundreds of smaller 
ones, varying in extent from a few rods to several miles, 
Some are clear and deep, others shallow and grown up 
with rushes and lilies, affording excellent feeding 
erounds for the number of aquatic birds that visit them. 
In the winter you will find the birds that migrate north 
regularly, but when spring opens and these winter visit- 
ors haye gone northward, their places are taken by other 
species that have been wintering still further south. 

Among the birds of prey to be found here none are 
more abundant than the white-headed or bald eagle, 
which breeds abundantly about the lakes and rivers, Any 
ney. visiting any of these lakes can see these birds 

aily perched on some tall dead tree or fiying over the 
surface of the water watching for fish, which is their 
principal food. Their nesting places are usually the tallest 
es trees that can be found, On the west side of Lake 

ackson, half a mile from the shore, and about five miles 
irom town, is one of the loftiest pine trees in the State. 
It is situated on the bank of a deep ravine and in its top 
is a very large eagle’s nest that has been occupied by a 
pair of these birds for many years. On March 13, 1883, a 
gentleman from Cincinnati shot the male bird; the nest 
then contained young. I visited the place a week later 
and found the female had secured another mate. On 
Feb. 2, 1886, the nest again contained young. I shot the 
female bird and could easily have killed the other, butnot 
wanting the young to perish it was spared. Four days 
later, on visiting the eyrie the remaining bird was found 
to have a mate. The bird I killed was an adult in mature 
plumage, and the new comer was a young bird in the 
gray plumage, probably two or three yearsold. I had 
made up my mind several times to attempt to climb to 
the nest, and on this occasion I was provided with a pair 
of steel climbing irons with long spurs. The tree, 5ft. 
from the ground, measured over 18ft. in circumference 
and it was fully 80ft. to the first limb, which was broken 
off about 8ft. from the trunk. I was also furnished with 
a heavy wire which I passed nearly around the 
tree and formed a loop for hand holds; by throw- 
ing the wire upward a few feet at a time I ascended 
easily to the broken limb, but was obliged to stop 
there as I could not get my wire above the limb from the 
opposite side, and as the tree at this point leaned con- 
siderable it was impracticable to pass around to that side. 
After several attempts the task was given up. I had 
climbed many trees in different parts of the country; 
some very lofty ones, and neyer met my match until I 
tried the mammoth yellow pine on the shores of Lake 
Jackson. I could have climbed to this nest by providing 
myself with some long, sharp steel hooks to use in my 
hands instead of the wire, but as the nest contained 
young, and not the set of eggs I so wished, 1 gave this 
pair of birds no further disturbance. Further up the lake 
on the same side, is another nest that has been used for 
many years. This pair has not been persecuted as much 
as the one just spoken of, and they are therefore not so 
wary. About one mile north of Lake Hall is an old nest, 
not in use now, but up to the winter of 1884-5 it had been 
used for many years. It was placed in a pine tree about 
60ft. from the ground, and not over 150yds. from a dwell- 
ing house. The man living there told me he had climbed 
to the nest many times, and that he always found two 
eges or two young. In the spring, 1885, he went to shoot- 
ing the old birds after the eggs were laid. He said he 
never killed more than one at atime, and the other would 
always get another mate in from three to five days, 
During the rearing of the brood he said he killed five. 
After this kind of treatment they went to the south shore 
of the lake, and in an immense pine constructed another 
nest. This pair especially seemed not to fear man, for 
the new nest is not over 200yds. from a dwelling. 

I visited the nest March 20, 1886, and found the young 
had already left the nest. alking down to the shore of 
the lake I saw one of the old ones, that frequently came 
within 50yds,, uttering loud screams, It was soon joined 
by its mate, and both were very uneasy on account of my 


presence. Looking around carefully found both young 
sitting in a small ve of live-oak trees. They were 
already very shy and almost as difficult to approach as 


the old ones. These small inland lakes are a favorite 
resort of these birds to breed; the waters of the lakes 
abound in fish and they are easily taken. Very seldom 
will you find more than one nest near a lake unless the 
lake is large, They are very jealous of their feeding and 


breeding grounds, and drive away all intruders. Although 


fish is their principal food, I have known them to capture 
other birds. 


Once while hunting on the Wakulla River my attention 
was attracted by an eagle in pursuit of aduck. The duck 
was trying to escape its deadly enemy by swimming and 
diving; but wherever it went, either on the surface or 
beneath, it was closely followed until, coming once more 
to the surface to breathe, it was seized and carried away 
to the woods. Another time I observed several feeding 
on the carcass of an ox, and a friend of mine shot one 
while it was feeding on a dead sheep. 

Five miles from Tallahassee on the south shore of Lake 
Lafayette, is another nest in a cypress tree. This is the 
only nest seen that was not placed ina pine tree. On a 
small island in Munson’s Pond, eight miles southwest of 
town, is another nest that has been used for many years, 
On the west shore of Lake Bradford isstillanother. These 
are all the nests that I noticed in the immediate vicinit 
of town, About eight miles above St. Mark’s, on the St, 
Mark’s River, are two more nests in use, and a third ina 
dead tree that is deserted. About two miles above St. 
Mark’s, on the Wakulla River, is another nest. Any one 
passing down the river from St. Mark’s, will, if they look 
to the east from a point two miles below the town, see a 
nest in a large dead pine, It is situated at a point about 
midway between the East River and the St. Mark's, 
directly off old Port Leon. On Feb. 24,1886, three friends 
and myself visited the nest. There were two very large 
birds in mature plumage around it, but they kept well 
out of range. Iwas very anxious to procure one of them 
for my cabinet, After trying for about four hours to get 
a shot I gave up the attempt, and strapping on my climb- 
ing irons I started for a long climb of 100ft. JI felt sure 
that I would be rewarded by a set of eggs. On reaching 
the nest I was somewhat disappointed to find a full grown 
eagle. On March 6, 1885, I had cut down a tree on the 
Pin Hook River that had two young in it that were not 
more than a couple of days old, and as this had a full 
grown young one a month earlier, it goes to prove that 
they are not as regular in their breedingws other birds of 

rey, In fact I belieye from what Isaw and whatI could 
earn from others, that they lay almost any time from 
December until March. The bird in the nest showed 
fight, spread his wings to their full extent and made a 
hissing noise, similar to a goose. After backing to the 
edge of the nest he sprang in the air, and soaring about 
200yds, alighted in the broom sage, where, being unable 
to rise, he was easily captured. e was taken into camp 
and tied by his leg with a string to a tree. He ate 
heartily of fresh pork, fish, and, in fact, everything in 
the lime of meat that was given him; he soon was the 
acknowledged pet of the camp, and made friends with 
everybody, but was the avowed enemy of the dogs. I 
took him along to town and confined him in an old house 
in the back yard, with a red-tailed hawk for company. 
He grew very tame and would take food from the hand. 
After six weeks’ confinement he made his escape through 
a broken window and was seen no more. The nest from 
which he was taken was a large, bulky affair of coarse 
sticks. The depth was about 3ft, and the diameter over 
6ft. In the center was a slight depression, lined with 
smooth pieces of bark, coarse leaves and Spanish moss, 
Several dead mullet and other sea fish were lying in the 
nest. About a mile and a half north of this nest were 
three others, two of which were in inaccessible parts of a 
swamp. I have visited a great number of the small 
streams and rivers emptying in the Gulf near St. Mark’s 
and find them breeding abundantly. The naturalist 
or sportsman desires either the eggs, young or adult 
bird of the white-headed eagle, I know of no place in our 
country where he will find more fine specimens than in 
the vicinity of Tallahassee or the adjacent Gulf coast. I 
occasionally met with the gray eagle along the coast and 
in Wakulla county, several miles from the sea, in an eyrie 
of these birds, I secured one specimen in the winter of 1888, 

The most numerous birds of prey in Florida are the black 
vultures, which can be seen by dozens any day sitting on 
the roofs of the houses, and more especially the Capitol 
building, In this warm country they are very useful as 
scavengers, devouring greedily all refuse and animal 
matter about the streets. They are so numerous, and feed 
so voraciously, that in a few hours I have known them to 
deyour an alligator 10ft. long, leaying only the bones and 
tough hide. The vultures breed here and lay their eggs 
on the ground under some low bush or shrub. The turkey 
apne toa, is very common, and its habits are much 
like those of the black vulture, with which it associates. 
Among the smaller birds of prey I noticed the red-tailed 
hawk, red-shouldered hawk, Cooper’s hawk, marsh har- 
tier, pigeon hawk, sharp-shinned hawk, sparrow hawk, 
swallow-tailed kite and Mississippi kite. The most com- 
mon of the above is the sparrow hawk, especially in 
winter. They are found about in old fields, along the 
roadside and in the woods. They are easy to kill, and 
semetimes would sit until you approach within a few 
yards. The red-shouldered and red-tailed are both very 
common, as well as the Cooper’s and sharp-shinned. The 
marsh harrier was only observed twice. The swallow- 
tailed kite is moderately common and breeds, They 
begin to arrive in April, although a few remain all winter. 
I often noticed them in the vicinity of the St. Mark’s River. 

In June, 1886, I found a nest of this species half a mile 
north of town. It was placed on the horizontal limbs of 
a pine tree about 30ft. from the ground, and contained 
two eggs, The Mississippi kite is very rare, and I only 
noticed it three times. It breeds in the State, and one 
nest with two young was seen in an oak tree. It was 
probably an old. crow’s nest. It is known in Florida by 
the name of “blue darter,” and the sparrow hawk there 
bears the name of “killy hawk.” Screech owls are the 
most abundant of the nocturnal Raptores. They are 
seldom seen, as they usually hide in the long Spanish 
moss during the day, which affords an excellent p ce of 
concealment. They breed in hollow trees and leserted 
woodpecker holes, and they lay their eggsin April. The 
bases owlis also very common and the great-horned 
owl is frequently met with. Both inhabit the heavy 
timbered swamps. The barn owl is commoner in Florida 
than is usually supposed, but like all other owls, it has its 
places of concealment which are in the Spanish moss. 
These places are discovered by looking for_the balls 
of refuse they eject through their mouths, I know of 
five individuals of this species being killed in the neigh- 
borhood of Tallahassee; one by myself and four others 
that were brought to me to be mounted, 

FORRESTON, i. HORACE A. KLINE. 


HIBERNATING ANIMALS AND REPTILES. 


4 Pease is no phenomenon in natural history so well 
_ known, and yei so little understood, as that of hiber- 
nation in animals, fish and reptiles. Nearly every one 
who lives in the country for any length of time is 
acquainted with the peculiar habits of the snakes, waod- 
chucks, raccoons and other hibernating animals in win- 
ter, when they coil themselves up in their burrow or nest 
and sleep the long winter through, showing neither life 
nor energy until the warm weather of spring is come 
again. 

Many farmer boys make it a practice to locate a wood- 
chuck’s nest in the summer time, and as soon as cold 
weather sets in to dig down to it and carry off the little 
captive. When the nest is reached the little occupant of 
it is found, with its mate, rolled up like two frightened 
caterpillars, with no more sign of life about them than if 
they had been shot. The underground house is a simple 


Y | affair, and not a particle of food can be discovered in it, 


showing plainly that the animal does not wake up in the 
winter time and go to eating, as many other partly hiber- 
nating animals do. The appearance of the animal is so 
much lke that of a dead one that it would be impossible 
to tell whether or not the creature was really in a leth- 
argic sleep or dead. Breathing is nearly, if not entirely, 
suspended, and the temperature of the blood falls so low 
that = is a deep mystery to scientists how life is main- 
tained, 


But soon after taking the animal in a warm room the 
question whether or not it is dead can be quickly deter- 
mined. The stagnant blood is soon started in circulation, 
and the breathing becomes more and more apparent, 
until the creature opens its eyes, stretches its limbs, and 
blinks wonderingly at its captors. A few minutes later it 
regains its old powers of activity, and a desire to escape 
into the open air again is dominant, 

Raccoons and squirrels are hibernating animals, but 
from various reasons it is certain that they wake up dur- 
ing the winter time and supply themselves with food, 
Both of these animals collect large stores of food in the 
summer months and hide them in their retreat, where 
they remain safely until winter. Then they coil them- 
selves up in their nest and remain dormant for a long 
while, varying from several weeks to amonth. When 
they get hungry they wake up and gorge themselves with 
the food which they have collected. The raccoons are 
not so far-sighted as the squirrels in providing for their 
winter needs, and quite frequently they are compelled to 
leave their nests in the dead of winter and search around 
for food. Squirrels, besides making an immense store 
house of their nest in some trunk of a tree, will make 
seyeral additional ones throughout the forest. Several 
decayed tree trunks will be filled with nuts and berries, 
and located so accurately by the little animal that it can 
find them without any difficulty when needed. Holes ia 
the ground are also filled with articles of food and covered 
up with dirt and leaves. Yet, even when several feet of 
snow is on the ground, they will go straight to the store 
house and dig it up without any difficulty. 

It is not an unfrequent discovery for those who live in 
the country through winter to find squirrels lying dead 
on the snow, The cause of this is usually very simply 
explained. Ifthe snow is thickly covered with a hard 
crust the squirrel cannot breuk through it, and in its en- 
deavors to get at its storehouse it either works or starves 
itself to death. The little creature feels that its only hope 
rests in the food under the snow and it works diligently to 
get at it. 

The bears and woodchucks are probably the most per- 
fect hibernating animals that we have. They do not re- 
quire food in the winter, unless awakened from their long 
sleep by a sudden change in the weather. During the 
summer they have acquired a fatty secretion between the 
skin and the flesh, which, it is generally supposed, assists 
them to sustain life. If they are aroused from their sleep, 
however, they come forth from their den with the sharp- 
est appetite. The bears are especially to be ayoided at 
such times, if one has much regard for his own life, 

Probably the most curious creatures that sleep through 
the long winter are the bats. At the beginning of cold 
weather they begin to huddle together in regular bundles, 
in deserted houses, in hollow trees, and in caves in the 
rocks. The manner in which they dothisis strange. One 
of the largest bats hooks its wing on the roof of the old 
building with his head downward. Another one hooks 
itself to the first one in a similar position, and a third does 
the same with the second until a dozen or more are thus 
suspended from the roof of the house. In this position 
they gradually lose all sensibility, and continue in a 
comatose state until the return of warm weather. As 
many as forty or fifty have been found thus linked to- 

ether, making a weight suspended by the heoks of the 

irst bat of over twelve pounds, The strength of the hooks 
canbe partly imagined when such a strain is placed upon 
them. The cold weather often freezes the outside bats 
while hanging in this position, and not unfrequently their 
wings have been so brittle when taken in their long sleep 
that they could be broken into pieces like so many tender 
twigs of a tree. 

Nature, however, has made perfect arrangements for 
all of its creatures, and even the frozen bats are not so 
badly off, if left alone and allowed to work out their own 
cure. The frozen wings thaw out before a fire or by the 
warm spring weather, and no harm results from the 
freezing. This peculiarity is known to exist in the fiesh 
of a number of different animals, An eel can be placed 
in a pail of water in winter and allowed to freeze up in 
the ice, remaining so for an indefinite period, and then 
taken, out and placed in warm water, when it will regain 
life once more. The grave of ice apparently does not dis- 
turb them, but merely suspends the operations of nature 
for a time, to be resumed again when placed under favor- 
able conditions. : 

The phenomenon of hibernation has received careful 
study from scientists, but there is really more conjecture 
than anything else regarding the matter. The cause of 
the peculiar state into which the animal gradually sinks 
is attributed to the want of proper food, the effects of the 
cold, and the involuntary retardation of the respiration. 
Even in the lower ani there must bea certain amount 
of heat to maintain life, The bear and woodchuck grow 
fat during the winter, and derive considerable warmth 
from the fatty secretion all winter, while the lower 
animals crowd together in bunches, and communicate 2 
certain amount of animal heat to each other, Snakes 
collect together in large numbers and roll and twist about 


ee 


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each other until a perfect ball, a foot or so in diameter, is 
formed, Blacksnakes, rattlesnakes, and various other 
kinds wind themselves in a common ball in the crevices 
of rocks. The bats, as explained above, collect together 
in the same way. Frogs, toads and lizards, however, 
bury themselyes in the mud in the winter, and seem to 
freeze up with the ground and thaw out with it again. 
- G, E, WALSH: 


THE CALIFORNIA SEA-ELEPHANT. 


( WN October 14, 1886, I sailed from the port of San 

Dievo, California, in the schooner Laura, of San 
Francisco, Captain Morrison, bound on a cruise in search 
of the sea-elephant (Macrorhinus angustirostris) for the 
Simithsonian Institution. 

Previous to leaving San Francisco I had made special 
arrangements with the owners of the vessel there for the 
trip, which was undertaken under the directions of Pro- 
fessor Baird. 

During a cruise of two months along the peninsula of 
Lower California, from San Diego to Magdalena Bay, 600 
miles south of the United States and Mexico boundary, 
we explored carefully the intermediate coast line and all 
the outlying islands, including Guadalupe, 160 miles off 
the coast, in about latitude 28° 55’. 

As predicted by the captain of the Laura, the desired 
animals were found only at one place, This was a point 
on the mainland, 50 miles south of Cerros Island, and 
known to seal huntersas ‘‘Elephant Beach.” The locality 
is indicated on the charts as San Cristobal Bay, 

At this isolated and desolate place. on October 20, we 
discovered three young sea-elephants sleeping on the 
sandy beach, As this locality had long been known to 
seal hunters as a favorite resort of the species, and is now 
known as the only remaining breeding rookery, the cap- 
tain counseled that these three for the present remain un- 
disturbed, that their presence on the rookery might induce 
larger animals to haul out there later in the season when 
we should return. After observing their action on the 
beach and in the water for some time, we proceeded on 
our journey further south, leaving three of the men to 
camp near by and take possession of all animals that 
might appear in the meantime. Returning to this place 
a month later (Noy. 18) we found but one of the three 
sea-elephants we had left there remaining, a female, 
which we killed. Three had been seen by the men on one 
aevereD; but were probably the same ones we had left 

ere. 

Although we remained at San Cristobal Bay a,week 
longer, no more animals appeared, and, after arranging 
with the captain to visit the place late in December and 
make a last attempt to procure the desired specimens for 
me, we sailed for San Diego, where I took the steamer for 
San Francisco. 

While cruising about in search of sea-elephents we 
killed numbers of the black sea-lion (Zalophus californt- 
anus) and in preparing the skins and skeletons of these I 
had the help of the crew, and took special pains to instruct 
them in the preservations of such specimens. 

The last visit was made to the Hlephant Beach Dec. 31, 
and fifteen sea-elephants were killed and preserved in 
the best manner. There being no indications of others, 
the Laura proceeded to San-Francisco. Of these fifteen 
animals only one was a male, which measured nearly 12ft. 
in length. The rest, with the exception of two pups, each 
about a week old, and over 4ft, long, were females, aver- 
aging 10ft, in length. 

Thirty or forty years ago the sea-elephant was found at 
many places on the coast between Santa Barbara Islands 
and Cape St. Lucas, but continual persecution has almost 
exterminated the species. 

I conversed with a number of old men at San Diego and 
elsewhere, who were in the seal-oil business in its balmi- 
est days, and learned that about the year 1860 the species 
became so scarce that their pursuit could no longer be 
carried on with profit, and that from about 1865 to nearly 
1880 none of the animals were seen to the best of their 
knowledge, except stragglers observed at Guadalupe and 
Benita Islands, They were accordingly reported as ex- 
tinct. My informants thought that, notwithstanding the 
fact of the sea-elephant having been found in limited 
numbers the last few years, it was doomed to speedy ex- 
tinction. I took pains to ascertain how many animals 
had been found by the different vessels that have searched 
for them since their reappearance at their former haunts 
and collected the information which is given in the fol- 
lowing record: 

1880. Schooner San Diego killed thirty sea-elephants at 
Elephant Beach, at San Cristobal Bay, during the fall 
and winter, 

1882. Schooner San Mateo, of San Pedro, killed forty 
sea-elephants at Elephant Beach, Six live young ones 
were brought to San Francisco by a certain Captain Smith. 
What disposition was made of them was not ascertained. 

1883. Schooner —, of San Francisco, Captain Lee, ar- 
tiving at Elephant Beach Oct. 9, found sixty sea-elephants. 
Of these the majority were young bulls; fourteen were 
bulls of large size, and there was one young one three 
weeks old. Other animals hauled out there later in the 
season, and the schooner left Dec. 13, loaded with oil of 
one hundred and ten sea-elephants over one year old. 

Schooner San Diego found four good-sized bulls at 
Guadalupe Island. Date not ascertained. 

1884. Sloop Liberty, of San Diego, Captain Morrison, 
arrived at the beach Jan. 25, and killed thirty-three sea- 
elephants. Returned in March and killed sixty, over one 
year old, leaving a few females and young undisturbed. 

Schooner City of San Diego, of San Diego, arrived in 
May, and, finding no large animals, killed the females and 
young animals spared by the crew of the Liberty, forty 
in all. 


_ Schooner Laura, of San Francisco, Captain James Mor- 
rison, the writer being on board, arrived at Cristobal Bay 
and saw three young sea-elephants. After unsuccessful 
searching elsewhere, returned Nov. 18 and killed afemale, 
the only animal on the beach, After another trip as far 
north as San Diego, returned again Dec. 31, and found 
fifteen animals, all of which were carefully preserved and 
are now in the Smithsonian Institution. 

From this it would appear that this interesting and 
valuable animal has heavy odds to encounter in its strug- 
gle for existence. No sooner were the three hundred or 
more that had appeared during the years of their seclusion 
discovered than they were speedily made away with. 
That a pretty, clean sweep had been made of them was 
| evident from the meagre results of our own careful search, 


Se 


during which we did not only imspeect the coast line, but 
circumnavigated the islands of the region both large and 
small. The herds of black sea-lions (Zalophus) inhabiting 
many places were also looked over for stray sea-elephants 
that might be among them, The great number killed at 
the old rookery at San Cristobal Bay in the fall and win- 
ter preceding our visit was, no doubt, the principal canse 
of their scarcity, 

I had but little opportunity for observing their habits, 
Having had considerable experience with other species of 
seal during the summer, I was struck at once by the dif- 
ferent mode of progression employed by these animals, 
Like the true Phocide, they do not throw their hind 
flippers foreward in crawling, nor indeed lift them from 
the ground at all, but by arching the back the hind parts 
are dragged forward and used as a prop to serve in shoy- 
ing the forequarters forward. Compared with it in this 
respect Humetopias and Zalophus are animals of remark- 
able agility. Even when forced to exert themselves the 
hind limbs were neyer turned forward, but literally 
trailed in the sand behind the body as if they were para- 
lyzed. The black sea-lion especially is capable of making 
effective leaps and plunges when hurried toward the 
water, contrasted with which the retreat of the sea-ele- 
pee seemed a feeble crawl, the breast apparently never 

eing raised from the ground. 

Old sealers told me that in all their experience with the 
sea-elephant they had never observed it swimming far 
out at sea as sea-lions often do, in fact they had never seen 
it outside the surf. This may have been due to the fact 
that they are less conspicuous in their actions, In pro- 
truding their heads abovethe surface, they are very quiet, 
making no blowing noises as sea-lions do. A favorite 
attitude in the water is to float about with the nose and 
hind flippers only above the surface. 

The smaller animals are apparently liable to be attacked 
by sharks. The specimen we obtained Noy, 18 (No. 233) 
was disfigured by a great gash on the rump, in which the 
print of shark’s teeth were plainly evident, Iwas assured 
that one-fourth of the females they had killed at San 
Cristobal Bay bore unmistakable traces of the teeth of 
sharks. The specimen referred to was found to be terri- 
bly infested with abdominal parasites, which I have never 
seen in any other pinniped. They were white thread-like 
worms, 3 or 4in. in length. The eyes in the sea-elephant 
appear to be larger and more bulging than in their con- 
geners, Where they are found in abundance they are 
easier to killthan the moreagile seals. They also produce 
more oil in proportion to their size. They have had no 
chance during late years to attain large size, and it is 
doubtful whether they will ever again be found as large 
as that one which Captain Scammon found to measure 
22ft. in length. He also mentions one measuring 18ft., 
which yielded 210 gallons of oil, The largest bull killed 
by Captains Lee and Morrison in 1888 and 1884 averaged 
but 90 gallons of oil each. I found a weather-worn, but 
still well-preserved skull on the Elephant Beach, which 
measured exactly 2ft, This indicates an animal of very 
great size, having probably a length of 20ft. 

While at Magdalena Bay I learned of their former oc- 
curence at San Hipolito Bay, which may be about half 
way between Cerros Island and Cape St. Lucas. From 
the great number of weather-worn skulls and other bones 
found at various places, it is evident that their former 
abundance has not been overestimated. The beach at San 
Cristobal Bay was lined with bones, and we found them 
at places on Cerros, Benita and Natividad Islands. The 
new-born young that were met with in 188884 were 
dropped at various times between Nov. 1 and Feb. 1 

The sea-elephant without doubt affects the vicinity of 
the roughest breakers. We seemed always to find its 
bones opposite places so rough that we could not land 
without danger. Captain Scammon mentions finding 
ruins of the stone huts built by the seal hunters of half a 
century «go. We met with these, too, but I should also 
add that we found many a nameless grave where the body 
of some unfortunate man, drowned in the surf, had found 
a last resting place when the sea gave upitsdead. At 
San Cristobal Bay we often had our boats half filled with 
water in landing. It was not safe in fact to land through 
the surf there in any other boat than a dory, while we 
were compelled to anchor our schooner at Turtle Bay, 
nearly 20 miles distant. After these wettings some one 
had usually a harrowing tale of drowning to relate, and 
could adduce evidence thereto by pointing out some lonely 
grave.—C. H. Townsend in Proceedings National Museum. 


BREEDING WILD PIGEONS. 


i R. BEN FROST, who lives near Toledo and across 
the Michigan line, is a very successful hunter and 
trapper, and pays much attention to the capture of wild 
pigeons. His ‘‘stool” birds he keeps over from one season 
to another, and this past summer he has raised several 
young pigeons from the old ones kept in confinement in 
the coops. Another year he purposes attempting a cross 
between the wild birds and some of the tame varieties. 
His achievements in this direction are quite new to me, 
and possibly to the readers of the FOREST AND STREAM, 
TOLEDO, O., Dec. 6. JAY BEBE, 


THE TERNS OF MATINICUS ROCK. 


Marryicus Rock Ligutr Station, t 
Coast of Maine, October 8, 1886. 


DEAR Srr—My nephew tells me that you wish to be informed in 
regard to the particulars of the shooting of the Medrick gulls or 
tern that inhabit the Rock, with a view of preventing a repetition 
of it another season, I cheerfully comply with your request, and 
would sacrifice considerable in order to prevent such destruction 
a a bird which, though itmay beof no good, certainly does no 


rm, 

The person who was engaged in shooting them the past summer 
first came to Matinicus in July to reconnoiter and ascertain how 
much opposition he would meet with from the people, giving out 
that he was seeking recreation and a few birds to set up or stuff. 
ITsaw him a few days after he came, and in auswer to his ene. if 
there would be any Ep icenons to his shooting a fewfor the pur- 
pose referred to, I told o:m that I would assist him in getting them, 
also some sea pigeons androck birds. He left Matinicus a fewdays 
after to ascertain. 1 presume, if there was any law in Maine pro- 
tecting the tern. Finding there was not, he came back prepared 
for curing the birds for market. I understood it was the breast of 
the birds he saved, and he was to shiv them to a partyin New 
York, who prepared them for plumage for ladies’ hats. He offcred 
5 cents a piece forall the tern they would bring him, and fur- 
nished ammunition. I am pleased to learn that none of the Ma- 
tinicus peop‘e engaged in the business, with the exception of one 
man he hired to govound with him and a few boys. 

He employed aman and a sailboatand wentfromone island to 
anotoer; and the Matinicus pec 


paonls tell me that_he entirely exter- 
Minated the birds from Seal Island, Wooden Boll and Green Ledge 
before he came to the Rock. 


iC 
His method of shooting the birds here was to lie off one-quarter 
to one-half mile from the shore and lay aecrippled bird on the 


water, when the others would hover over it and he would often 
get eight or ten ata shot. The worst feature of it was that it was 
atthe time when the young were dependent on the mother bird 
for food, and the Rock wasstrewn with thedead young birds a few 
days after he was here, 

In answer to 2 letter I wrote him, threatening him with the law 
and my personal defense of the birds if he came again, he in- 
formed me that there was no law on the tern in Maine, and 
accused me of inconsistency in inyiting him here to shoot the 
birds and then trying to stop it. ; 

When the tern began to migrate I think he had collected some 
500 or 600 birds, perhaps more; but I leam they were taken from 
him for debt by a man that had followed him down here. 

Inclosed please find the card of the person referred to, and I 
Would add an apology for writing at such lenethif it were not that 
I thought you would wish for full particulars attending the shoot- 
ing of the birds and the conversation I had with Mr. Cahoon in 
Tegard to them, I have the honor to be, sir, Very respectfully 
yours, Wa. G. GRanT. 


Commander O, A. BArcHELIER, U.S, Navy. 
[The card bears the name of C. BE. Cahoon, Taunton, Mass,J 


Camp-Sfire Hlicherings. 


——- 
“That reminds me." 
2038. 


OX day in early November a friend and myself de- 
cided to have a hunt for ducks, as reports were com- 
ing in of large bags of them being Killed in some sloughs 
about four or five miles north of this place. We set out 
very early in the morning so as to be there before any 
one else and to have the first crack atthe ducks. After 
driving about four miles and walking another mile and 4 
half the sloughs were at last in sight; but where are the 
ducks? After tramping and wading all over the slough, 
spending nearly three hours, and getting very wet we at 
last made up our minds to retire. 

The slough is very wide, and nearly in its center is a 
little island, somewhat higher than the rest and about 
two or three rods in diameter, covered thickly with weeds 
and willows. For this island we made our way to rest 
and await the rising of the sun, which we knew would 
not be very long, for already the light clouds which were 
strewn over the sky were beginning to grow bright, 
promising a fine day, 

We had scarcely proceeded one quarter the distance to 
the island, when lo! right in front of us, not more than 
80yds, away and looking straight at us, was a fine mallard 
duck, Of course I hastily brought my gun to my shoul- 
der and fired a heavy charge right at it. When the smoke 
cleared away, to our surprise, instead of a duck lying 
dead upon the water as we had expected, it sat there in 
the same place still, with its neck bowed, and as it Icoked 
almost in the very act of flying, I hastily fired my second 
barrel at it with the same effect. My friend laughed at 
me and said tolet him shoot, he could fix it; so stepping 
up he took deliberate aim and fired both barrels simul- 
taneously at it. Though the gun was loaded very heavily 
the duck did not seem to mind it the least. The effect on 
my friend, however, was very different; he let go of the 
gun very hurriedly and sat right down backward in the 
water, the gun went right over his shoulder and the muz- 
zie penetrated the mud nearly a foot. 

My friend got up, pulled his gun out of the mud, shook 
himself, and after a little rash talk declared he would 
lil] that duck or never go hunting again. As for myself 
I was beginning to ‘‘smel] a mice,” but said nothing, 
After cleaning the mud from his gun Will again put in 
two heavy loads; he stepped up a couple of paces further 
and fired another charge at it, but still the duck moved 
not, Ithen told him that the thing must be dead and 
that I believed some one was playing a trick onus. He 
did not seem inclined to think so at first, but said he 
would go and scare it up and shoot it on the fly. Nearer 
and nearer we approached, but it did not fly, and when 
Will picked it up it was perfectly stiff, having probably 
been there for some time; it had a weight attached to it 
for an anchor, and a willow down its throat to keep its 
head up. 

Well, we felt sold, it is true, but said nothing, merely 
looked at each other and smiled, Willrubbing his shoulder 
very sympathetically all the time, which brought a roar- 
ing laugh from me. “I have it, Will,’ Isaid at last, 
“some one has fixed it up to get a rig on the boys that 
come here to shoot, and if we only manage it right we 
can pay them back at their own price.” 

I told him of a boat I had seen away down at the end 
of the slough which I believed belonged to the ones that 
had fixed up the duck, and that they would probably take 
their boat and come to the island to watch the fun they 
expected to have with the duck, Ihada small fish line 
with me, about 200yds. long. Itied one end of this 
around the body of the duck, under the wings, so that on 
being pulled along it would float very natural and life- 
like, Will then went to place the duck as far down the 
channel as the string would reach, while I went to the 
island to fix a place so that we could see all and not be 
seen. 

We did not have long to wait after Will got back, for 
from out of the woods to our right came two young men, 
They went straight to the boat, and, after putting out, 
pulled up the narrow channel toward theisland. We 
could plainly hear them say: ‘*Won't we have a picnic 
with it, watching the fellows shoot at it? I wonder who 
will be the first to shoot at it.” They were just rounding 
a corner that would bring them in full view of the duck, 
when I started it in motion. How majestically it floated! 
At last one of them spied it, and snatching up his gun 
fired. The duck stopped for a moment and then started 
off faster than ever. He slipped another charge into his 

n and then told his companion to pull harder, for the 
anak was going faster than they were. At last they were 
within 40yds. of it and about 80yds. from us. They both 
grasped their guns and fired at the same time. The shock 
was so great that it upset the boat and landed them in 
4ft, of water, What was their dismay, when on getting 
up, to see the duck still floating along toward the island. 
we could stand it no longer; so, bursting with laughter, 
we sallied forth, cheering them and asking if they had a 
picnic watching the folks shoot it. They looked at us for 
some time as if they could eat us; they then righted their 
canoe and made for the shore in altogether a different 
mood from what they left in, and I have never seen them 
since. B. G. F. - 


GRATOIT, Wis. 


Witt THE TRAVELERS, of Hartford, performance follows prome- 
ise, It has paid over $1,700 a day since its organization.—dAdp. 


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_ FOREST AND STREAM. 


Jan, 18, 188%. 


Game Bag and Guy. 


Acidress all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co, 


A THREE-PRONGED BUCK. 


pete western slope of the Allegheny Mountains, where 
the Conemaugh River breaks through, is composed 
of three great divisions, or ridges, The first of these, 
on the west, is the Chestnut ridge, the second the 
Laurel, and the third the main ridge, or the Alleghenies 
proper. From the glades and spurs of the first range, 
nearly all of the mountain proper is very rough, wild 
eountry, As a consequence, there are very few settle- 
ments on it,and the time will never come when they 
will be very numerous. Between these ranges there are 
valleys, which are more or less extensive, and which are 
occupied for farming and grazing purposes. There are 
also many towns of good size, some of them almost reach- 
ing the limits of cities. These mountains are full of 
game. WhenI say they are full of it, Ido not want to 
be understood as intending to convey the idea that one 
can go out at any time and load a wagon with game, but 
that there are wild turkeys in small numbers in the 
Chestnut ridge, and turkeys and deer in the two higher 
ranges. Ihave had the pleasure of following the track 
ot deer over the hills of Laurel ridge in ‘the winters of 
the last ten years, and such is the roughness of the 
country in which they stay that, notwithstanding the 
fact that there are sometimes s0 many hunters in the 
woods that it is really dangerous to be out, yet there 
seem to be as many deer there to-day as there were ten 
years ago. 

When the first snow of the season begins to fall—and I 
know thatthe familiar haunts of the thickets, runways 
and crossings are covered with the white mantle which 
makes known the goings of the deer—I become as restless 
as if I had never been lost in a mountain fog or snow and 
had never vowed that if I got safely out of the eternal thick- 
ets and intosome place of safety and comfort I would 
never be foolish enough to ny the tempting of Providence 
again. But when the soft flakes come sifting down, the 
study becomes odious and I feel as if I would smother it if 
Idid not get out into it somehow. If there is no possibil- 
ity of my getting to the hills, where the deer will lead 
me a wild and often useless chase, I take down my rifle, 
the companion of s0 many eventful days in the woods 
and lovingly talk to it of the better days that are to come. 
Then when the time does come, when the duties of busi- 
ness may be laid aside for a few days, I feel like a school- 
boy with a long vacation before him. 

Two weeks ago I received word from a hunting com- 
panion, with whom I had searched the wilds of the north- 
ern parts of this State for game, that he would be with 
me fora hunt on my old grounds here, He arrived on 
time, but only to tell me that hecould not go, I had made 
my arrangements and conciuded not to be disappointed 
in my trip. So I had only to slip over to a neighbor who 
is always in for an expedition of this kind when it is pos- 
sible for him to get away,and found him all ready for 
the start. When he heard that I was going, it put the 
fever into him so that he said he intended to go whether 
Tasked him or not. 

It was raining in the morning when we boarded the 
cars for our twenty miles’ ride, but we thought that the 
rain here would be suow when we got to the top of 
the ridge. When we changed cars at the intersection we 
found another hunting companion, who lived in a town 
at the foot of the mountains, and who invited us to stay 
with him and he would go out with us. So when we left 
the cars, without waiting to get dinner, with only a lunch 
in our pockets, we struck out for the high ground. The 
first question to be settled was as to what part of the 
ground we should go over, as it was afternoon and we 
must get back that night. Frank insisted on going up 
through the ‘“‘gap of rocks,” a very high part of the moun- 
tains, because he had killed a fawn there a few days 
before. I insisted on taking an easier climb for that 
afternoon, and then trying his ground when we had afull 
day before us. By insisting, I at last succeeded in turn- 
ing his hard head in the right direction, but he declared 
there was no game on that ground, Ittookustwo weary 
hours of the hardest climbing to get to the hunting 
grounds at the top of theridge. All the way up I was 
continually reminded of my folly in taking the party to 
a ground where there was no game, and was threatened 
with the direst consequences if such should prove to be 
the fact. 

We had skirted along the crest of the mountain for an 
hour without seeing a sign, and I was beginning to search 
for some way by which to save my scalp, when we 
crossed a fresh buck track. It was evident to each that 
it was only a few minutes old. We immediately ar- 
ranged for a flanking hunt. That is, one was to follow 
the track, while each of the others were to keep about 
a hundred yards on either side of him. Intbis way some 
one wonld get a shot, if we routed him up. Did you ever 
follow a wary old mountain buck that has ears enough 
for a mule, eyes like those of an eagle and the nose of a 
sleuth hound? If you never did, your education is defi- 
cient and your experience lacking an important element. 
The ground here is very rocky and uneven, covered with 
more or less brush and small timber, but there is very 
little of it that is open woods. When a deer knows that 
he is pursued he usually takes the roughest ground he 
ean find, and if pore gets the sun, hill and wind on 
you. Fortunately for us this one did not know that we 
were after him. We learned afterward that he had been 
followed some time earlier in the day, Something of 
this we suspected from his peculiar motions. We 
followed slowly, scanning everything within the range 
of vision, watching every crook and turn in his 
devious windings, and creeping up carefully to 
every knoll to look over on the bench below to 
see if he was not either lying down or watch- 
ing on his back track to see if he was pursued, 
After about an hour of this continual watching, 
Frank got a glimpse of him at a hundred poe as he 
stepped out to move on. Instantly there was the voice of 
a ETS rifle heard, a puff of smoke seen, and then a gen- 
eral advance all along the line to see what had been the 
result. We did not rush up, but each advanced with rifle 
Bead for a shot. When we reached the spot where he 
had be ; 
ful a sight as ever met the eyesof a hunter. There, in all 
his glory, lay a three-pronged buck, as sleek asa mole 


me, 


en seen there was presented to our gaze as beauti- | 


and as fat as butter. The bullet had struck him in the 

middle of the neck and so stunned him as to knock him 

down. It was but the work of a minute to put a foot on 

ae tinea - hold him and then send a knife to the hilt into 
s throat. 


It is one thing to kill a deer in this rough country and 
quite another to get him out of it. We cut two saplings 
and lashed them together, and then lashed him on this 
improvised sled and commenced our weary drag of two 
miles over stones and through thickets and briers, until we 
could get him to a place which could be reached by a horse, 
When we did at last get there we were not by any means 
cold, and it would not be “stretching the blanket” any to 
say that we were tired. Two of us waited there while the 
other went on down and sent a horse after the deer. 
When the horse arrived we were careful not to let it see 
or smell the deer, and so had no difficulty in putting it 
on before the messenger. Following the horse through 
the darkness of a three-miles’ tramp brought us to our 
stopping place.. Thus, in that half day’s tramp we had 
covered twelve miles of mountain travel, killed a deer, 
gotten good and tired, and, if you had seen the way the 
supper disappeared, had found an appetite and were well 
satisfied. HOMERUS, 


IN TURKEY COVER. 


“CNHADOW,” in Formst AND STREAM of Dec. 9, sug- 

gests only that which none of your contributors 
have advised, 7. ¢,, the sport and practicability of shoot- 
ing turkeys over pointers and setters. In fact I think 
that while many sportsmen have now and then done 60, 
they suppose that the cases were exceptional and that the 
wild, very wild turkey will lie to a ae: While I haye 
not made turkey hunting with a dog the main object, I 
have sufficient experience and observation to convince 
me that a wild turkey will lie only too close to be found 
in cover without a dog; and lie often as close as a quail, 
at any time in good cover close enough to get to shoot 
when they fiush. So I propose to fiush some of the sports- 
men, who have had opportunities, with my story of how 
I had them, 

My first was thirty years ago, on the Elkhorn River, 
Neb. While shooting there with a friend grouse, chick- 
ens, ducks, deer, etc., we found turkeys. After a flight 
they always sought cover of grass, rushes, etc. There 
was no difficulty in marking them, and it was simply a 
question of walking right on tothem or my friend’s setter 
being able to getto them. The first flock we found were 
under a bluff overlooking the river bottom land. Some 
sixteen or twenty flew into a dry slough filled with 
rushes, which had grown very tall, but were then a 
broken down, tangled and interwoven mass, about 4ft, 
high, impenetrable to the dog, and indescribably fa- 
tiguing to man, as every step had to be over, not through. 
While trying to compass the four-foot lift, my first 
turkey attempted to rise from under the raised foot. 
Had 1 thrown myself forward I could have caught it, but 
I caught’ something else, not necessarily explainable to 
deer shooters or the inhabitants of Charleston, and during 
the half hour or so that turkey was tumbling and disen- 
gaging itself from those dry rushes, I was trying to 
compose myself, but I was so anxious for the poor 
turkey to get out and away, that when it did 
make its appearance, I assisted it with the muzzle of my 
gun, which, unfortunately for my kindly reputation, and 
the turkey, discharged itself. That composed me. I 
didn’t hang the fragments by astring over my brand 
new moleskin coat. I was composed enough to stop my 
friend from spoiling another turkey, which was putting 
him through the same experience. So he held on unti 
his turkey had covered a fair distance, then gave the 
right barrel, then the left. As it passed me within range 
Igaveit right and left, and at each shot bunches of 
feathers flew and so did the turkey for a hundted yards, 
and afterward rose again before me, having the hinder 
parts all shot away. Of course I gave it the fifth charge 
and declined that fragment. That slough was not s0yds. 
wide, and the whole flock had alighted within 150yds. of 
its length, yet we were able to walk up but two more, 
which we secured in good order, At least twelve to six- 
teen turkeys were still lying so close that the rustling, 
talking and shooting would not start them. We were 
convinced that they had not run out, as we afterward 
carried the dog over to find the much shot at one, and we 
found no others. 

On another occasion while lunching we marked four 
turkeys alight in grass, only one to two feet high, and 
they were found and AE very close. One that had 
run a short distance I could not find nor flush, until I 
hied the dog on to the turkey’s tail and had to step past 
the dog to kick itup. While shooting at the four, a fifth, 
a large gobbler, came sailing over my companion and 
peopped to his interview; as I passed to assist him with 
the dog to find, two deer jumped up before me. The first 
one fell down, but as I secured the second one the first 
got up and got away; and they too had been pointed where 
they lay quietly while six shots were fired at the turkeys 
not 50yds. away. 

Here in the dense laurel of Pennsylvania hills and 
mountains the turkeys lie in cover. In November, as the 
last of my experience, I was driving down a steep moun- 
tain road when I saw five turkeys feeding. As I drove 
near to them they went off the road down the mountain 
side. Satisfied that they had merely passed far enough 
to cover, I tied my horse, uncased the gun and shells, and 
put my dog to heel, intending to follow the road down to 
where they had passed out of sight. Unluckily, within 
6yds. of it a road led down and away, and 1 thought that 
the turkeys had taken this; so I went down for d0yds., 
when, feeling convinced that I was mistaken and look- 
ing back and along the steep, laurel-covered mountain 
side, I concluded to send my dog in, The turkeys rose 
up within a few yards of the main road, from the exact 
spot where my first impression had placed them, by neg- 
lecting which I also scored a lost chance for a sure double. 
Near the foot of the mountain I saw one rise from the 
road and fly into the woods, and, again taking gun and 
dog, I had the pleasure of raising it with the dog from 
scarcely cover enough to hide it and not eight steps from 
I scored one. 

These are not my only experiences, but are enough to 
convince me that you have plenty of readers who can 
tell tales of turkeys over dogs, and induce sportsmen who 
may mark turkeys go into cover to follow with their dogs 
and get some shooting not otherwise on their programme, 

THOMPSONTOWN, Pa. JUNIATA. 


COOT SHOOTING. 


Editor Forest and Stream; > 

Icannot refrain from correcting an unfavorable im- 

ression that ‘O, O. 8.” recently ‘ried to give of the coot. 

lis description (Nov. 11) refers more tothe loon, northern 
diver or peggingawl. I consider a coot for the most part 
very shy. I doubt if “O. O. S.” ever had one light in his 
boat while hunting for them. If cooked properly their 
flesh is very tender and not fishy at all, I have heard — 
sportsmen say they preferred them to a canvasback, and 
they knew how canvasbacks tasted, too. 

I have shot coot upon the southern coast and they are 
the same kind that we get here in Massachusetts. The 
sportsmen who go to our point here for coot shooting are 
not pot-hunters, they go for the mere sport of the thing, 
and sport it is, for I have been there myself, and this sea- 
son, too. Let ‘O. O. 8.” come to Old Plymouth and go 
down to Monument Point, and see how long it would as 
before he could rise in his boat when two single birds fly 
by him, one on each side of his boat, 80yds. distance. If 
he can bring them both down, one with each barrel, he 
would, with us, be called a good shot. Or let him sit in 
his beat with a little east wind and a good chop, and how 
many single birds do you suppose he would bring to bag? 
Clark Holmes, who is our champion coot shooter, has 
been known to kill nineteen single birds in succession. I 
have seen him kill one on each side of his boat, one with 
each barrel, several times in a morning's gunning. 

Let me give your readers acorrect account of how coots 
are killed and what sport itis. First, one must rise earl 
(which is very healthy), eat a hearty breakfast and wa 
to the point, say an eighth of a mile. The boat should be 
Perea: tight; the decoys from five to eight in number, 

ow off and select your berth, throw over your anchor, 
fill and light your pipe, lie down in your boat out of the 
wind if there be any, and wait for appreaching daylight. 
When light appears you should try to get into a line with 
the other boats, stationed from eighty to one hundred 
yards apart. String out your decoys and anchor them 
twenty to pene! yards ahead of you. By this time the 
birds will bave begun to fly. Beready with shells in gun, 
overcoat and mittens off. The first flock is in sight, and 
the ever welcome sound of ‘‘Nor’ad! Nor’ad!” passes along 
the line from boat to boat. Each man crouches down in 
his boat and awaits the coming flock, every one by chance 
expecting a shot; but the birds generally fly through over 
the boats, though sometimes I have known them to give 
a whole line a shot, when, after the fusilade, scarcely a 
bird would be left. The fortunate men who happen to be 
under the unfortunate birds, fire into the flock, and if 
near enough, generally get from one to eight. If it bea 
clear morning and you yourself are sharing the sport, it 
is great fun to see them fall, and it is sport for me to see 
other sportsmen drop them as well as to kill them myself. 
At this point, with a good flight, one is either shooting 
and killing or seeing some one else shoot and kill all the 
time. If Mr. ‘‘O, O. S.” will come here and try our coot 
shooting, I think he will agree with me that itis the most 
pleasant and most pleasing to the eye of any gunning 
along the coast. COOTER. 

PLYMOUTH, Mass. 


VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS. 


AZEWELL COUNTY, in Southwest Virginia, never 
fails to charm the stranger and visitor, nor does the 
Scotchman love his native heath, with its blooming 
heather, more ardently than do the natives of this charm- 
ing section love their sweet grass-clad coves and valleys, 
their craggy mountains, their clear, cold, swift-running 
streams, the pure fountain heads of rivers, that wend their 
way to the south. The natives are of that splendid 
physique so noted in the blue grass regions’of Kentucky, 
a section this so much resembles, Many of them are of 
Scotch and Scotch-Irish descent, generous, brave and 
noble; owning magnificent grazing farms, whose picture- 
esque hills and vales are crowded with the contented 
herds of cattle and sheep. 

In the western section of this country, nature once £0 
convulsed, but now so gently at peace in this favored 
spot, broke up the mountains and spread their steep sides 
into a beautiful high ground level, called Ward’s Cove. I 
have sometimes thought this beautiful region had, with 
the divinely skilled hand of Nature, been literally carved 
into beautiful landscapes, so that, when our nation he- 
comes a surging mass of tired toilers, whose accomplish- 
ments shall exceed utopian dreams, there may be found 
amid pure elements of air, water, sunshine and plenty, 
the perfection of human rest. 

Yondct on the west of this cove loom the carelessly 
tossed mountain and its spurs, with soil and altitude that 
rears the hemlock, the laurel and the balsam. Just east 
is a rival, but the indigenous grass is matted to the top 
and the adventurous young bovine is making animate its 
steeps, in quest of succulent food. North and south in 
bold relief stand out the spurs of the craggy meuntain, 
the dark-shadowed gulfy hollows, through which ‘*No- 
vember’s surly blasts” remind us that the sturdy oak and 
poplar are the sentries of the winter storms that will 
settle down amid us soon. 

Near the middle of this favored spot there bursts boldly 
from limestone caverns, two noted fountains, which soon 
commingle their waters, forming a large and swift flow- 
ing stream, All round here, too, are still the houses of 
the sturdy pioneer who contested with the Indian this 
huntsman’s paradise. The weird and undecipherable 
figures of these aboneines that yet look fresh on the cliffs 
would indicate that this was for them a favored land of 
peace and plenty. A few hundred paces from these 
fountains is an inviting place for machinery, the oppor- 
tunity to erect which was embraced by a firm of young 
lawyers, whose manager, also on the bank of this stream, 
amid the forest of beech, oak and arbor vitee, erected a 
little cottage for his home, Graeme, one of these legal 
gentlemen, is fond of sport, and often becomes the guest 
of his employe on partridge shooting exploits. ; 

It is not to be understood that the beautiful region 
which is described is an eternal paradise in climate, 
When winter grows well matured nature tires of regal- 
ing this favored t with flowering summers, gentle 
autumuns and hazy Indian summers, and now and then 
wakes up the storm demon that loves to stalk about our 
altitude. 

About the last day of November a robust bel Seah 
divine, Graeme, Charlie, the miller’s son, who ca ied 
behind him George, an ted African gammon, 
about fourteen, started to the field on horseback. You. 


have seen these sickly sun-glare winter days, called by 
old folks ‘weather breeders.” The morning of this day 
was one of them, About the time we reached an inviti 
looking stubble the surly wind clouds rolled up, the win 
blew as “ ‘twould blown its last,” and then came down a 
mixture of rain, hailand snow. Have you not seen in 
this commingled ae of elements unseasonable light- 
ning and thunder? ell, all this came, too. So our 
overcoats were pulled on by all except darky George, 
who crept into acorn shock. Finally the storm some- 
what abated and a retreat was decided on, when Gem, 
the young setter, wild from his summer vacation at the 
mill, flushed a covey of birds in neighboring brush. The 
order for retreat had scattered the party, each man to 
care for himself. The sight of game, however, restored 
good order, and as the birds flew toward Charlie, in quick 
succession he fired two shots, and when approached, ex- 
hibited two birds; whether or not his ambition for 
slaughter had gotten the better of him and the birds had 
met their fate on foot, was not inquired into. The day 
improved and the sport was excellent. George came 
over a hill, his eyes shining, ‘‘Gentmen, dem dogs over 
here in de holler done frize stiff, lookin’ at one nur.” 
Sure enough, Scot, the old dog, had on his hare attitude, 
pointing a brush heap, with the younger one on the oppo- 
site side honoring the point. ‘Graeme,’ said the parson, 
*thow do you know the point is on a hare?’ ‘Because, 
look how careless and indifferent he stands, his tail not 
straight and now and then moves; totally different from 
his form on birds.” ‘“Let’s start and bag him,” said the 
parson. ‘If we do,” said Greeme, ‘‘we will be troubled 
all day with the young dog chasing. I have yet to shoot 
the first hare before these dogs.” ‘“Yander! Ya-n-der 
dat cotton tail, please shoot ‘im, preacher, boss, please 
sir,” said George. It was upon compromise decided that 
the preacher might punch him, and while Greeme secured 
the young dog the parson gave “puss” a good “chug” 
with the breech of his gun, to the unbounded delectation 
of our Senegambian. George was ordered back to take 
charge of the horses, but soon returned and with chatter- 
ing teeth said, ‘‘Bosses, I hain’t cold, but yer shootin’ 
round sich close like, ’fraid might splatter feller. Can’t I 
go warm, case ’m so hungry don’t know whar to gita 
drik of warter?’ He was released. 

As the scattered birds of the flushed covey were fol- 
lowed and picked up, three more bevies were found and 
scattered, “Charlie,” said the preacher, ‘when a bird 
flies to your side, you then shoot, but when it flies my 
side you should not shoot and powder, smoke and deafen 
me.” There were practical reasons, it was perceived, for 
this lecture, as the smoke from the discharge of Charlie's 
gun had been inhaled by the lecturer, and was being 
emitted from the latters nostrils like twin smoke stacks, 
“All right,” said the amiable Charlie, for he is the em- 
bodiment of politeness, amiability and boyish enthusiasm, 
_ A beautiful stand was made by the dogs ina sink and 
it was the parson’s time to walk in and shoot. So with 
steady step (and he is a cool, deadly veteran) he flushed, 
but Charlie forgot his lesson and poured a gust of smoke 
and thunder over his head, which did not discomfort the 

arson, who grassed his bird with deliberate grace. 
harlie, however, received a lecture for deafening the 
parson. 

Charlie carried a light double muzzleloader and Graeme 
observed him crossing the fence with muzzle straightfore- 
most, dragging the locks carelessly; took hold of the gun 
and proceeded to show this eager youth how to handle his 
gun at such time, holding in the other hand at the same 
time his own gun, About the middle of this lesson a 
cock bird, with his ringing whirr, arose right under their 
feet, when Greeme handed the tyro his gun and grassed 
the bird at forty paces. ‘‘Good enough,” cried Charlie, 
Saat Greeme, if I had such a gun as yours I could shoot, 

foride 

Another stand was made on ‘“‘fur” at a brush heap and 
the dogs ordered away, but the old canine placed one 
paw on the brush and artistically put up the hare, which 
ran into the mouth of the youngster, but his grip failed 
to hold, and such a race (the example set by the parson). 
A blue-winged hawk hovering around gave chase with 
the puppy and made some clever stoops in the 200yds. 
run, but seemed too shy of the young setter to close in, 

This shall not be written to the disparagement of the 
young dog, for soon after he in grand style drew to the 
top of a knoll, and under the shelter of a ledge of rocks, 
leaves and briers, made a beautiful stand. The old dog, 
doubtful of the youngsters truthfulness, drew up to the 
scent himself. A bird was flushed, killed and retrieved. 
The youngster returned and pointed again. A second 
bird, flushed and missed. A third point made at the 
same place by the young dog, on which the old one again 
pressed by to scent, and it so taxed the patience of the 

unior that he fairly bent double to hold, This bird was 
ushed and killed and the hunt ended. 

That weird day of warring elements was the harbinger 
of worse. The greenswards are now burdened with two 
feet of fleecy snow, the scattered relics of the swift- 
winged bevies that eluded the aims of steady guns are 
now battling with the hungry fox and hawk, G. 


Tor ALASKA Excursion.—New York, Jan. 6.—I am 
corresponding only with some twenty-five different 
people, Incated in all the Eastern States, and as far West 
as Detroit, Mich, If a party of thirty can be organized it 
is proposed to go to Tacoma, W. T., and from there to 
Alaska, and if this can not be done, those who will rex) 
anyway propose to go to San Francisco, and go from 
there on a whaling vessel to Cook’s Inlet, Alaska, and 
from there to Lake Walker, Ilyamna Lake, Bristol Bay, 
Kuskovim Bay and up the Yukon River, and such other 
places as they may hereafter decide upon, in this north- 
western portion of Alaska.—J. E. PALMER. 


“PIG STIOKING.”—Editor Forest and Stream: If the 
Tuxedo Park club men really want to try pig sticking at 
“sure enough” wild pigs, let them take a trip down here 
and we will furnish them all the amusement they will 
care for in that line. Our pigs have not much of a pedi- 
gree to boast of, and they’re not English, you know: but 
each and every one of them is guaranteed to “tree” a 


would-be pig-sticker every time his broncho pitches him 


off, which will be as often as the broncho takes a notion 
to do it. Come down friends, chapparal cocks make a 
pretty good substitute for English pheasanis,--GUuADAL- 


UPB. (Victoria, Tex., Dec. 80, 1886), 
= — & vs < . = ; 


untried heretofore. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


STOVES IN CAMP. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

‘‘Seneca,” in a late number of FOREST AND STREAM, says: 
“T don’t believe any one who takes a stove into camp can 
possess a genuine and absorbing interest in the beauties 
of nature.” ‘Seneca’ I think is far too sweeping in his 
assertion, Eyer since,I was a boy (and I am noi very 
young now) I have chosen to spend my life among the 

eat forests and mountains and on the broad prairies where 
ares thoroughly enjoyed the beauties of nature—some 
of the grandest scenery to be found in America—and no 
one more loves to eonptepiate the dark cafions, the tower- 
ing mountains, the woods and prairies, the lakes and 
rivers, than ido, Yet I never camp out without tent and 
stove, If one is camping in the great eastern forests in 
summer time I will allow that he does not need a stove, 
for there the dense growth of timber protects him from 
the wind, and a charming camp can be made of bark or 
balsam boughs, Here the conditions are different; even 
in summer we have cold, raw winds that chill one to the 
bone. If we are camping on the prairie there is no wood, 
but we always carry some in the wagon. Up goes the 
tent, the stove soon gives forth a genial heat, and there 
we sit, indifferent to the blinding rain and rushing wind 
without. Again, we always have horses on our hunting 
expeditions, even in the mountains we must camp on the 
edge of the little prairies where we can watch and care 
forthem. Here again on cold and windy days do we 
find comfort and safety with our tent and stove, having 
ho camp-fire there is no danger of the flames getting be- 
yond our control and burning a vast stretch of country. 
From the tone of ‘‘Kingfisher’s” letters in FOREST AND 
STREAM I judge that no one possesses a more “genuine 
and absorbing interest in the beauties of nature” than he, 
and if he wants a stove in camp why should any one 
criticise him? I don’t know anything about a Michigan 
summer, but I hunted there once from September to 
December, and found a log cabin and stove very com- 
fortable. If ‘‘Seneca” should make two trips in this 
country I am quite sure that the second time he would 
have a four-hole sheet-iron stove. J. W,. SCHULTZ. 

MONTANA, 


NEW ENGLAND GAME. 


HE Main Legislature is in session and the committees 
are to be appointed early this week. The friends of 
fish and game protection are hopeful of such a committee 


as will look out for their interests, while the enemies of 
such action are but very poorly organized in that State. 


It isa curious fact that these enemies quite frequently 


come to Boston for aid and consolation in their work of 


opposing the game laws of their own State, I learnfrom 
good authority that two or three noted poachers, whose 
business the past season has been undoubtedly that of 
guiding Boston sportsmen to shoot deer out of season, 


have recently been in this city and that they have visited 
these same sportsmen. What their purpose has been it is 
not very plain, though the upholders of the Maine game 


laws are free to declare that these chaps are trying to 
raise money here with which to fight the obnoxious game 
laws of their own State. That they have met with very 
poor success is plain enough. They came too late, They 
should have come before the murder of those wardens 
changed public sentiment in their own State to the extent 
that even their new governor found occasion in his in- 
augural to refer toa crime so dastardly and to even re- 
commend that a pension be granted to their families, or 
at least some action be taken for their aid. No other 


murder ever called forth such a recommendation from 


the governor. The action goes toshow the turn that pub- 


lic sentiment has taken; and even the worst Maine game 


poacher in Boston would not be bold enough to lend open 
aid in the direction these visiting guides desire. I learn 
that the notorious Jack Darling, who has given the Maine 


commissioners so much trouble at Nicatous Lake the past 
summer, has been here on the money raising errand. I 


do not know that this is true, for I did not see him here; 


and if he has not been here, why then he has been mis- 
represented, but such is the claim of those who do not 


love him any too well. 
There is generally a good deal of satisfaction expressed 


among the best and the most reasonable of sportsmen here 
concerning the report of the Maine Fish an 


Game Com- 
missioners, which the FOREST AND STREAM has already 


published extracts from, and which it probably has in 
full before this time. 
work, both in the methods it maps out and the amount of 


It is looked upon as a valuable 


actual experience it involves in fields to a great extent 
Itis also looked upon as magnani- 
mous, and coming from the hearts of earnest men—men 
who have encountered and surmounted difficulties in 
their work which would have disheartened any but true 
lovers of the cause. In point of magnanimity, the recom- 
mendation that the whole of September be granted as an 
addition to the open season for moose, deer and caribou 
hunting ought to convince even the worst enemies the 
Commission has ever made by the enforcement of the 
laws, that the Commissioners have never had any other 
motive at heart than the best good of the sportsman him- 
self. Indeed it is looked upon in this light by thinking 
iptantaletin even if they have hitherto been unfriendly to 
the work of the Commission, I have heard a gentleman say 
within a couple of days, and I know him to bea true gentle- 
man,notwithstanding that he has been in disgrace in Maine 
for shooting game out of season, for which shooting he has 
paid his fines. I have heard him say that if Maine 
changed her game laws so as to give September as a part 
of the open season on her larger game, that he should do 
all in his power toward helping the Commission. At the 
same time he would like to see, as we all should, some 
tremendous effort put forth toward making the lumber- 
men and the Indians obey the law, as well as the sports- 
men. He claims, and not without good reason, that the 
Indians, and many of the other men who act as guides in 
the summer and hunt, trap or lumber in the winter, 
destroy more moose and deer for their hides alone, than 
it would ever be possible for sportsmen to do, even with 
the open season made to include August as well as Sep- 
tember. In proof of his position the gentleman mentions 
the thirteen moose hides found in the camp of one noted 
guide, also mentioned in the report of the Commissioners 
themselves. These hides were the work of a skin hunter 
when the snow was on the ground, deserted because the 
were too heavy to be carried to the settlement. uy 
The chances are most excellent for some of the best fish 
and game protective legislation in Maine this winter that 


the world has ever seen. The Governor recommends 
such changes as are needed. Alas! If we could only 
have the same in Massachusetts. The game of the whole 
country would be saved Hata A ere are less of 
western deer in our Boston markets at the present time 
than usual at this season, but there is too much of the 
disgusting venison. It comes largely from States where 
it is killed illegally, and in most cases shipped illegally, 
but it reaches this dumping ground some way, and the 
laws of one of the best governed States in the Union—so 
say its boasters—permits it to be sold when it is close 
time in almost every other State that makes any pre- 
tenses to game protection. It permits it to be sold just 
to help a few marketmen to make a few hundred dol- 
lars. The Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Asso- 
ciation has not yet laid down its arms, and some whole- 
some legislation may be reached this winter. But the 
mere opening of the question before the committee will 
call out the marketmen in full force. They very much 
desire to be let alone. SPECIAL. 


WHITE CRANE.—Editor Forest and Stream: How. 
many, think you, of the gallant nimrods whose exploits 
are recorded in the columns of your journal, have ever 
killed the trumpeter or white sandhill crane? I have never 
succeeded in bagging one, although I have spent a great 
deal of time in their pursuit. It is the shyest and wariest 
bird I know of. The wild turkey is a barnyard fowl] in 
comparison. The only fair opportunity to kill one I ever 
had occurred a few days ago, and was lost through my 
own stupidity, I was lying flatin the grass calling a 
flock of sandhills, and when they had approached suffi- 
ciently near I raised quickly and fired right and left at the 
two nearest me, killing both. Just as I pulled the trigger 
of the second barrel I saw a white crane in the bunch, 
but too late to withhold my fire. I could easily have 
killed it if [had seen itin time. The other cranes flew 
off about 400 or 500yds. and lit, but the white one seemed 
in a hurry to get into Mexico, and unless he has arrived 
there I am sure he is still going. They seem to be some- 
what larger than the ordinary sandhill, and I presume 
from their similarity of habits they are also edible. Will 
not some reader who has been more successful favor us 
with an account of the killing, weight, dimensions, etc., 
of this bird? In my note book I find the following 
account of the bagging of a good bird: ‘Dec. 18, ’86. 
Killed sandhill crane, following measurements: Length, 
tip of tail to end of toes, 56m. Spread of wings, 76in; 
weight, lilbs, 140z. Shot at 240 paces with .32-40 rifle.” 
—C. 8. WELLS, (Victoria, Tex., Dec. 30, 1886). [Thename 
‘white sandhill crane,” though often used, is not quite 
correct, the white and sandhill being distinct species. The 
white is the whooping crane (Grus americana), and the 
gray the sandhill crane (G. canadensis). A third perhaps 
doubtful species is given in the books, resembling the 
sandhill, called G. mexicana. ] 


MASSACHUSETTS GAME.—Taunton, Mass., Jan. 8.—Your 
correspondent **Woodman” seems to be of the opinion 
that woodcock are getting scarce in this locality, and 
gives his scores for several years asevidence. I am afraid 
he does not keep up with the times, or rather the birds. 
Of late years the best grounds have been cleared and cut 
into house ,lots, and the sportsman must tramp further 
each year to find the birds. But I am sure they are not 
all gone yet, as I shot five in a half day’s hunt this year 
during September, and I know of several gentlemen 
whose scores for the season have been over adozen. Last 
year I made several trips and succeeded in bagging 
twenty odd birds as the season’s work. Others have done 
better than I, but I agree with ‘‘Woodman” that the birds 
are not as plentiful as they might be, Quail were never 
so thick, in my remembrance, as this year. Partridges, 
however, although they promised to be thick, were killed 
by ticks in large numbers. One bird that came under my 
observation had a great fat tick as large as a five cent 
piece. It was back of the ear, and the poor bird was 
wasted nearly to a skeleton, The gunners who went 
from here to the ‘‘Cape” had fine sport and very fair bags. 
Fowling at the ponds has been unusually poor, and I have 
not been the means of killing one duck. Summer wood- 
cock shooting is very poor sport here, and I know of no 
sportsman who indulges. We have.a branch of the Fish 
and Game Protective Association here, and we hope it 
will be the means of stopping the underhand work in 
trapping, etc.—COHANNET. 


MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION.—Grand Rapids, Mich., Jan. 8. 
—EHditor Forest and Stream:—The anygual meeting of 
the Michigan Sportsmen’s Association will be held at 
Lansing, Mich., on Tuesday, Jan. 18, commencing at 7:30 
o'clock P, M. The headquarters of the Association will 
be at the Hudson House. A full attendance has been re- 
quested, as business of interest and importance to the 
sportsmen of the State will be considered. Clubs, mem- 
bers and individuals are requested to send to the under- 
signed any information they may possess which will aid 
the Association in its endeavor to save the game and fish 
of this State from the rapid destruction now menacing it. 
The secretaries of all auxiliary clubs are requested to 
send the names of their officers and the number of their 
members to the secretary for the information of the Asso- 
ciation. Each auxiliary club is entitled to be represented 
at the annual meeting by five delegates. Individual 
members, and others interested in the objects of the Asso- 
ciation, are earnestly invited to be present.—Mark Nor- 
RIS, Secretary, 79 Lyon street. 


SAUK CENTRE, Minn.,, Jan. 2.—Jack rabbits are as thick 
as ‘‘hair on a dog" out on the prairies west of here. A 
good many deer have been killed this season. Partridge 
have been brought in by the hundred. It is said that 
‘“Bob White” is making his appearance up in this part of 
Minnesota, but as yet I have failed to see him. There is 
plenty of snow here, and it bids fair to help us out on the 

rairie chickens for next season’s sport. Have noticed 
rge flocks of them hereabouts.—DELL. 


WHERE THEY SHADE THEIR Eyes To SEE a GoosE.— 
Amboy, Ill.—This section of country was, a few years 
ago, one of the finest geese flights in the United States, 
being situated between the Illinois and Mississi pi rivers, 
and on the borders of the once famous Winnebago 
Swamp. But now the once familiar yonk brings out 
half the citizens with hands shading eyes to catch a 


‘glimpse of a wild goose.—P. 8. 


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Nort CaroLmna SHoorine,—Salisbury, N. C., Dec. 19. 
—Last fall Tsent you a short communication and gave 
your readers some information of our country asa quail 
shooting country. A number of gentlemen visited this 

lace last winter and returned and spent a month this 

all and enjoyed themselves very much; found quail plen- 
tiful, occasionally scoring a wild turkey. The Red Irish 
Kennel Club selected our town as the place for their 
trials, but were prevented by the heavy fall of snow. 
The selected grounds cannot be surpassed for quail any- 
where inthe United States, During the late snow the 
farmers brought quail in by the hundreds and they went 
begging on the streets at fifty cents per dozen for fine fat 
birds. It was asad sight to see them slaughtered in this 
way, but the farmer would say that what he brought did 
not decrease them on his land.—M., 


RIFLES AGAIN. 


Editor Forest and, Stream: 

‘Referring to Mr, Romer’s unwarrented and abusive letter in 
your last issue, would say, that my ignorance of the subject of 
rifle shooting springs from a lack of education on my part, and his 
from a lack of education on his part. The denseness of his ignor- 
ance is well illustrated by his last communication, 


NORRISTOWN, Pa,, Jan, 8, H, A, LEOPOLD, 


Sea and River Sishing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA FISHING. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Some time since there appeared in your columns a com- 
munication instituting inquiries regarding fishing in 
western North Carolina. I waited for some resident of 
the State to reply, and as no response has appeared, I shall 
briefly give my impressions of that section. Last March 
I visited Havannah, and on my return I was favored with 
a severe attack of continued fever, and at one time I was 
satisfied that 1 would have to pass in my checks and 
abandon my favorite amusement of fishing. But a good 
constitution enabled me to weather the storm, and to re- 
cuperate I spent three nionths in wandering in the 
mountain region of western North Carolina, 

A majority of the streams of that country head in, or 
fiow through, localities where red clay exists, and asa 
rule they are very muddy. As might be expected from 
the character of the water, eels, catfish and suckers are the 
principal fish to be found in the larger streams, During 
my wanderings I noticed many fish traps, and as a result 
the more common fish are few and far between. Nearly 
all the streams heading in the Blue Ridge, Anakies, Black, 
Smoky and Balsam mountains contain speckled trout, 
but trout hogs and dynamiters have been operating at so 
many points, and in such places trout fishing is a ‘‘de- 
lusion and a snare.” At the headwaters of the Yoe, Doe, 
Watauga and Pigeon rivers fair trout fishing will be 
found in May and the beginning of June. In July and 
August trout leave the larger streams and ascend the 
mountain brooks, and at this time trout hogs from the 
middle and eastern portion of the State appear in force; 
and fingerlings are in demand. On many occasions I 
have seen tront hogs returning after a day’s fishing with 
fingerlings weighing about ten to the pound. 

A fisherman accustomed to Northern streams will be 
disappointed, for as a rule the narrow valleys are densely 
clothed with rhododendrons and kalmias, and the only 
mode of fishing the streams is to wadethem. Bushes 
overhang them to such an extent as to seriously interfere 
with casting. Old fishermen who visit this section use a 
light Japanese cane rod about twelve feet in length, In 
some of the streams large-mouthed black bass and pike 
exist, but owing to the presence of numberless fish traps 
they are few and far between, 

I spent several weeks at Estes’ pine, near Blowing 
Rock, in Watauga county. His pond covers seven acres, 
and is well stocked with trout; but they will not rise toa 
fiy after the middle of June. I tried artificial flies of 
various kinds, but failed to obtain a rise. The pond is 
overstocked with minnows, and in consequence 1 found 
it useless to use worm, grasshopper, or grub bait. I was 
forced to use live minnows, and was fairly successful. 
The smallest trout captured measured 7in., and the largest 
164in. in leneth. During the latter part of May and the 
beginning of June a fly appears; and the sport is said to 
be excellent if the natural flies are used as bait. About 3 
P. M. a chrysalis will rise to the surface; it opens and a 
brown fly about one inch in length appears. It flutters 
on the surface of the water for a few minutes, when it 
rises and settles on the fences and bushes near the pond, 
and the ensuing morning it takes its departure for the 
adjoining hills and mountains, During the afternoon 

arties cullect the flies and place them in a suitable box 

or the ensuing day’s fishing, Mr, Estes assured me that 
the flies are so numerous that the wind blows the light 
chrysalis to the shore, where they can be collected im 
quantities. Parties who have fished the pond informed 
me that the ‘‘water is in a perfect boil from trout while 
the flies are leaving their homes.” As described to me, 
the body of the fly is small, and from about 4 to lin. in 
length; color, light brown with dark brown rings; wings 
brown, and from # to lin. in length. Can an artificial fly 
answering this description be purchased? Many fisher- 
men who visit this locality in May and June would like 
to obtain a supply. aa, . 

Estes’ place can be reached via Richmond & Danville 
Railroad to Hickory, in Catawba county; thence by 
narrow gauge railroad to Lenoir, in Caldwell county; 
from there by stage over a good road for 22 miles to 
Blowing Rock. Fare from Hickory to Lenoir 80 cents, 
from Lenoir to Blowing Rock $2.50, including baggage. 
Board at Estes’ $20 per month, > ; 

West from Estes about 12 miles excellent fishing will 
be found in the Banner, Elk and Watauga rivers, and a 
mountain stream rising on Grandfather Mountain. Many 

ood trout streams will be met with near the base of Roan 
ountain. 

I cannot close without referring to one of the most 
delichtful summer resorts in the United States which I 
found in my wanderings. I refer to Cloudland Hotel, 
Roan Mountain, Mitchell county, The hotel is located on 
the top of the mountain, at an_elevation of 6,394ft. above 
sea level, the highest human habitation east of the Rovkies. 


It is 200ft. higher than the White Mountains, N, H., 
1,200ft. above Denver, and 4,200ft. higher than the 
Catskills. At midday during the summer months the 
thermometer ranges from 53° to 70° Fah., with but slight 
difference in temperature between day and night. 
Absence of strong winds isa marked feature. Tenrpera- 
ture of the spring water is 45 ; soil brown and porous, air 
aseptic and bracing, sanitation good. The hotel will 
accommodate about 400 guests; rooms large, beds com- 
fortable, food ample and well cooked; terms, $35 to $40 
per month. There is fair trout fishing in streams on the 
side of the mountain, with opportunities for podestrian 
and horseback exercise and good driving. To those who 
are In search of a temperate, healthy and bracing atmos- 
phere during the summer months, Roan offers attractions 
nowhere else to be found in the United States. Malaria 
and insect pests are absent. : 
From reliable information obtained I am satisfied that 
the air of Roan affords immediate relief for that distress- 
ing complaint, hay fever. From my inquiries and in- 
vestigations I have reason to believe that the cases of 
pulmonary diseases adapted to this elevated locality dur- 
ing the summer months are the early catarrhal and quies- 
cent pneumonic group, especially in persons with a 
moderate degree of ansemia; cases of threatened con- 
sumption from hereditary tendency, defective chest 
formation and capacity, or incomplete recovery from 
intermittent, remittent and typhoid fevers. This locality 
seems specially adapted to the treatment of conditions of 
general debility, whether arising from constitutional 
tendency, from overwork, or attacks of exhausting dis- 
eases. Also in anemia, malarial cachexia, nervous affec- 
tions associated with weakness of the circulatory organs, 
insomnia, neurosthenia and derangement of the digestive 
organs. Based on extensive een for observation 
in the United States and a study of the climatic factors of 
our various health resorts, Iam of the opinion that if we 
consider attractiveness of landscape, altitude, low mid- 
day and slight diurnal range of temperature, aseptic air, 
amount of ozone, purity and coolness of water, diather- 
mancy of the atmosphere, good food and accommodations, 
absence of malaria and insect pests, coupled with accessi- 
bility, Roan Mountain offers inducements to invalids and 
those seeking a cool and bracing climate not to be found 
elsewhere in the United States. This point is easily 
reached by the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia 
Railroad to Johnson City, thence to Cloudland station 
(where there is a good summer hotel) by the East Tennes- 
see and West North Carolina Railroad, frcm Cloudland 
station in comfortable conveyances over a good road to 
the top of the mountain, a distance of twelve miles. The 
top of the mountain is bald, and from it the visitors can 
see into seven States, AL FRESCO, 
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 30. 


THE COMING TOURNAMENT. 


MEETING of the National Rod and Reel Association 

was held in New York in the laboratory of Mr. BE. G. 
Blackford on Saturday last, President Henry P. Wells in 
the chair. The business before the meeting was the 
appointment of committees, and the discussion on rules 
which should goyern the tournament next May, as there 
were differences of opinion concerning the retention of 
the old rules, which had grown from experiences derived 
in former contests. It will be remembered that there was 
no tournament last year, and the committee of arrange- 
ments of 1885 were all reappointed by the President, and 
Messrs. John A. Roosevelt, William Dunning and M, M, 
Backus were added. The following sub-committees were 
appointed: On grounds: Martin B. Brown, Francis Endi- 
cott and Hon. Henry P. McGown, On rules, Messrs, 
John A. Roosevelt, Fred Mather and the Rev, Henry L, 
Ziegenfuss. On prizes, James L. Vallotton, T. B. Stewart, 
H. P. McGown and C. G. Levison. 

When it came to a discussion of the proposed rules for 
the contests, it was evident that there was a wider differ- 
ence of opinion concerning the advisability of certain 
changes than had been manifested before. It was notice- 
able that some of the members who cast in the tourna- 
ment were rather anxious to have hard and fast rules 
made, which would favor the style of rod or line used by 
them in the fly-casting contests, or have the weight of 
sinkers which might be suitable to their respective rods in 
the bass contests, and the president was very lenient in 
regard to such attempts at special legislation, which, 
however, carried no points when submitted to a general 
vote. We giveasummary of the decisions of the meet- 
ing concerning a revision of the rules, which, however, 
are subject to such changes as the committee on rules 
may approve. No important changes have been sug- 
gested until we reach rule seven, which said: ‘‘Hach 
contestant will be allowed five minutes to cast for distance 
and will then stand aside until called in his turn to cast 
for delicacy and accuracy, when he will be allowed five 
minutes for this purpose.” This allowed a contestant to 
foul his line as often as he pleased, and do almost any- 
thing except, perhaps, to leave the stand to get a lunch, 
and claim time to be allowed him. The proposed change, 
given below, we think will not only save time in the class 
or classes, but will be more satisfactory all around, 

In the old Rule 9, the following sentence is recom- 
mended to be stricken out: ‘‘A contestant may claim 
time for repairs, which shall be allowed by the judges, or 
the judges may order the next on the list to cast while 
repairs are made, in their discretion,” as this is provided 
for under Rule 7. ; : 

Rule 10 provides for the judging of points of delicacy 
and accuracy, so that both judges and contestants will 
know exactly how these points are to be judged. We 
doubt, however, the wisdom of the proposed clause which 
relates to the flies lighting upon the water before the reel 
line does, as this is not the usual mode of casting, and, as 
a member of the committee on rules stated ‘at the meet- 
ing, that it is more of a trick, which would catch the eye 
of the ne Ree quate, but which differs from the 
general practice of fiy-fishers; therefore ib is possible that 

is clause may nob be retained. 

In black bass casting it has been recommended that the 
rod should not be less than 6ft. instead of § as before, and 


) the restriction to rods weighing less than oz. has been 


removed, as well as the restriction to use only “black 
bass multiplying reels,’ and the clause which pertained 
to clicks, drags, orany other device to control the render- 
ing of the line, except the thumb, has been removed; in- 
stead of the longest cast to count, the average of five casts 
to be considered, amd certain changes have heen made 


I 
‘in the judging of accuracy, by which this point is strictl: 
dafthed: as well as the point for style, : ro 
| Inthe heavy bass casting, rods may not exceed 10ft,, 
instead of 9ft,, as heretofore, and no reinforcements by 
means of a heavier line next the sinker is allowed, it 
haying been claimed that by this means a muscular man 
could make tremendous casts without danger of parting 
his line while straightening his sinker, as all the casts in 
this class must be made from the reel, there being no 
contest in which the line is cast from a coil at the man's 
feet, as is done in certain classes in England, that style 


being piecborly unused in America, And the rules in 
both black bass and striped bass casting require that all 


casts shall be made from the reel, without any specifiea- 
tion that they shall be made by the under-hand or over- 
hand methods. The following are the rules, as sug- 
gested by the association to the committee: 


PROPOSED RULES TOR THE CONTESTS. 


Rule 1. All persons competing for prizes shall pay an entrance 
fee in each contest as follows: Members, $2; non-members, $5. 
Membership may be obtained on the grounds from the Secretary, 

Rule 2. No one shall be permitted to enter an amateur contest 
who has ever fished fora living; who has ever been a guide, cr 
has been engaged in either the manufacture or sale of fishing 
tackle. The judges in the different classes shall appoint a mem- 
ber to see that the tackle is at all times in accoraance with the 
rules and requirements of the Assaciation during the contests. 
The judges in any particular class, on appeal, shall have power to 
egite in all matters relating thereto, and their décision shali be 

nal, : 

Rule 3. No trout rod shall exceed 11ft, 6in. in length, aud it shall 
be used with a single hand, 2 

Rule 4, In single-handed fly-casting any style of reel or line will 
be allowed, but a leader or casting line of siugle gut must be used 
of not less than 8ft, in length, ta which three files, one stretcher 
and two droppers, shal) be attached. 

Rule 5. No allowance of distance shall be made for difference in 
lergth of rods, 

tule 6, Persons entering these contests shall draw lots to deter- 
mine the order in which they will cast aud will be ready to cast 
when called by the judges. | 

Rule. Each contestant will be allowed fifteen miuutes in which 
to cast for distance, and will theu stand aside nntil called in his 
turn to cast for delicacy and accuracy, in casting for distance, 
each contestant shall inform the judges of the contest when he 
intends to begin to compete. His time allowance cf fifteen min- 
utes shall then begin fo run, and shall continue to run without 
interruption until its expiration, or until the contestant volun- 
tarily withdraws from the stand. Should, however, ihe contest- 
ant’s rod break, time to replace the broken joint shall be given 
him, No allowance of time shall be made to any contestant for 
any other reason whatever, it being tlie intent and purpose of this 
rule that each contestant shall abide by his own accidents, except 
as hereinbefore specified. 

Rule 8, The distance shall be measured by a line with marked 
buoys stretched on the water; said line to be measured and verified 
by tae judges at least once each day of the casting. A mark shall 
be made from the stand from which the buoy line shall be meas- 
ured, and the caster may siand with his toes touching this mark, 
but may not advance heyond it. Should he step back of it, unless 
directed so to do by ths judges, the loss in distance shall be his, 

Rule 9. The stretcher fly niust remain at the end of the casting 
line in all casts. The others are not deemed so important. 

ule 10. Delicacy and aecuracy shall be contested and adjudged 
as follows and at the same time, Each contestant shall be al- 
lowed twenty-five casts at an object, in oron the water 40ft. dis- 
tant from him, For the purpose of this tournament absolute deli- 
cacy in casting the fly shall be considered to be, casting the fly or 
flies upon the water with a straight line in such a manuer as to 
disturb its surface to the least possible extent, and so that the fly 
or flies shall be upon the water before any part of the reel line 
touches its surface. He who most nearly Pease this shall 
be adjudged the superior in delicacy. Heshall be adjudged to be 
the superior in accuracy, who on average of all his casis, places 
his flies nearest to the mark. Touching the mark with either of 
the three flies used shall be considered a hit, and that of the three 
flies which fall nearest the mark shall determine the distance of 
that cast from the mark. Twenty-five points shall be credited to 
him who is adjudged the superior in delicacy and twenty-five 
points to him who is adjudged the superior in accuracy. The other 
contestants shall be awarded lower scores, in accordance with 
their comparative excellence. 

Rule 11, The ultimate scores of the various contestants shall be 
determined as follows: To the distance in feet each has been ad- 
judged to have cast, shall be added the scores assigned for deli- 
cacy and accuracy, and prizes shall be assigned in accordance 
with this aggregate, ¥ 5 : A 

ule 12, To prevent fouling the measuring line and accidents to 
spectators in the fly-casting contests, the points of all fly hooks 
shall be broken off. But such breaks shall only remove the point 
down to and including the barb. } : , 

Rule 13. In the absence of an appointed judge the President or 
Secretary will fill the vacancy. yr 

Rule 1h Salmon Fly-Casting,—The foregoing rules shall govern, 
except that the rods shall not exceed 18ft. in Jength, and may be 
used with both hands, and that only one fly will be required, 8 
distance to be cast for delicacy and accuracy shall be 7Off, 

Rule 15, Black Bass Casting.—All general rules which do not 
conflict with the following special rules shall goyern. No rod 
shall be less than 6ft. nor mere than 10ft. in length, nor more than 
100%. in weight. Any reel may be used, and all casts shall be 
made from the reel. “Lines shall not be of less caliber than No, 6 
(letter H), braided silk), or No. 1 sea-grass, or eae eae: 812€8 
of other material. The weights of the sinker shall not exceed 
1oz., the same to be furnished by the contestant. In casting but 
a single hand shall be used, Hach contestant shall be allowed 
five casts, the average of them to count, and then will be allowed 
five minutes to cast for style and accuracy; the latter point to be 
ascertained by casts made at a stake 60fb. distant from the caster, 
the judges to give points in accordance with the nearness with 
which the sinker or the reel-liue approaches the said stake. Style 
ov form to be determined by the ease and grace of the caster. 
Theiscale of points shall be the same as in fly-casting, viz.: Dis- 
tance, the average of his casts in feet, style and accuracy, 24 
points each. " 5 

Rule 16. Heayy Bass Casting.—Rods shall not exceed 10ft. in 
length; any reel may be used, but the line shall be of lien, No, 9, 
of at least twelve threads throughout its entire length. The casts 
shall be made from the ree], with sinkers weighing 244 ounces. 
These will be furnished by the committee.) Hach contestant will 

e allowed five casts. His casts shall be measured, added, and 
divided by five, and the result shall constitute his score. 


THE SIX-INCH TROUT LAW. 


Editor Forest and Stream: ; 

I note what ‘‘A New York Fisherman” says in your 
last issue on this question, and will say in reply: Except 
in small mountain streams, where insect larvee find little 
vegetation to feed upon, and are therefore scarce, a trout 
should reach the length of Gin. in a year and a half, at 
least, This is presuming a fair supply of food and water 
enough to swim in. My experience as a fishculturist has 
been that we cannot get the growth in trout fry: kept in 
the shallow water of a hatching trough that we do in 
pools of two feet deep, J have this year, in the rearing 
ponds of the N. Y, Fish Commission, on Long Island, ne 
of brook trout which were hatched last March and April, 
some of which are 7in. long, and from a few of the males 
we have comenree and Se Sha the eggs of larger 
females with it in November last, t 

There is no way to tell the age of a wild fish, but I 
should say that a stream in which trout of three years 
old do not exceed Gin. was poorly off for trout food or for 
SE Ot a Sold inva met, so alah beer 
which is three years old is a dwari, and f 

‘ow larger, for it isarule that a fish which is stunted 


a its first few months of life by lack of food will never 


catch up with its better fed fellows, and this rule ees plies 
to all voting watninla. My personal opinion is that I wa 
trout of Gin. should not be killed, and whea Isee such. 


ne 


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JAR. 18, 1887.] 


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FOREST AND STREAM, 


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fish served at some hotel on the skirts of the Adirondacks, 
I decline to be a party to their killing by eating them, 
even when it is lawful to do so, as it was last year. 

Your correspondent doesnot say what manner of stream 
it is which may have trout of three years of age which 
are not of the length named, but as he believes that pro- 


tection should be furnished trout during the first and sec-— 


ond years of their growth he may be safe in returning 
the Pneerli 3. He writes like a thoughtful, conscien- 
tious man and asks for information from those who are 


posted in the growth of fish, hence I try to tell him the. Few, if any, of these fish were ever after heard from, and it 


results of growing trout in confinement and of observa- 
tions at the brookside. Lonce stocked alittle brook with trout 
which had contained none of these fish within the mem- 
ory of those living on it. The fry were planted in May 
and a year from that time we saw yearlings fully bin, 
long init. Now, as the fish had such a start, I do not 
doubt that another year’s growth would have made them 
all 8in, long and given them a weight of several ounces, 
On the contrary I haye seen trout that were a year old 
which were barely din, long, but which should reach six, 
after the second year. 

All will agree that fry should be a ey up to a4 cer- 
tain size, but the size is of course a fair subject for differ- 
ence of opinions and the old law of New York made it 
Bin. The idea of protecting them is quite old, for Shakes- 

eare makes Adonissay: ‘‘No fisher but the ungrown fry 
orbears,” yet we find that it requires a law in order to com- 
pelsome fishers to forbear. FRED MATHER, 


COLD SPRING HARBOR, N. Y. 


THE INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY OF CANADA, which leads 
to many of the famous salmon and trout fishing resorts, 
publishes an illustrated calendar showing a fishing party 
unloading three big fish, and a bigger one still is not seen 
but one man is reaching down for it in the canoe. 


A BOOK ON FLY-FISHING. 


Fry-Fishing Ant Foy-MArING FOR TROUT, ete. By J. Harrington 
Keene. With plates of the actual material for making flies of 
eyery variety, llustrated. New York; O. Fudd Co., 1887. 

In this little book Mr. Keene has given a great deal of practical 
information on fiy-fishing and fly-making in a small compass, and 
has boiled down a great deal that might have been extended over 
more pages. In his chapter on the senses of fishes he records as 
his opinion that fish cannot hear sounds in air, and in this mooted 
question we incline to agree with him, always excepting, as he 
does, those sounds which are accompanied by violent concussions. 
In the practical essays on fishing and fiy-making the author shows 
his familiarity with the arts. The expert fiy-caster will find 
diagrams of dificult and and unusual movements of both rod and 
line, some of which may puzzle him to follow, especially in the 
spey and switch casts, but the novice may receive instructions 
from the simpler methods. The making of truut flies is not only 
well illustrated throughout with woodcuts, but also accompanied 
by two pages of samples or the actual material used in fly-making, 
such as the different tinsels, silk braids, floss, chenilles, peacock 
herls and feathers, instead of mere pictures of them. Mr. Keene 
is a practical fly-tyer, and his instructions in this art seem to be 
about as perfect as mere type and woodcuts can make them, and 
if the fly-caster, expert though he be, gets lost in the labryinth 
illustrating the motion of a rod in the air, the fly-tyer has an easy 
task. Mr. Keene has been long enough in America to have become 
familiar with American tackle, which as a rule he gives the 
preference to, except in the matter of lines, his choice in this 
being an English made silk line with a copper wire in the center. 
Taking the book as a whole, it is concise and conveys the impres- 
sion that it is written by a thoughtful, practical man, who has 
wasted no ink on theories, but has plunged at once into his sub- 
ject and disposed of it in the shortest possible manner. 


Hishculture. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co 


SALMON IN THE HUDSON. 
[Read before the Eastern New York Game Protective Society.] 


Fis ego from the inception in this country of fishculture 

by artificial means, and as its EDP apu eee and pos- 
sibilities were discussed by anglers and scientists, the people 
of Eastern New York have been interested to learn if the 
Hudson River was ever a natural salmon stream, and if not, 
could it be made the home of this sake fish by the efforts of 
State or National government; both being interested and 
active in repopulating our overfished or fished out waters 
with fish indigenous to them, and also introducing new fish 
into waters suitable for their habitation. By a natural 
salmon stream I mean one in which the salmon regularly 
each year make their appearance from the sea for the pur- 
pose of spawning far up in its headwaters. When, in 1609 
Hendrick Hudson, in the Half Moon, sailed up the river that 
bears his name, he saw what he reported to be a “‘goodly 
store of salmon,” If such was the case, and it is believed 
that Hudson was mistaken as to the identity of the fish, 
there is now no evidence obtainable that salmon ever 
ascended the river to its headwaters to spawn; in fact I do 
not understand how it was possible for them to.do so any 
more than now. Cohoes Falls must have shut them out of 
the Mohawk, and Baker’s Falls, on the Hudson, in Wash- 
ele county, must have debarred them from the upper 
tributaries of the main river. 

These tributaries, Sacandaga, Rock, Cedar, Indian and 
Boreas rivers, which woul furnish the best breeding 
grounds for salmon if they could be reached, are miles above 
Baker’s Falls. Salmon, when moved by instinct to produce 
their kind, will overcome obstacles that no other fish can, 
but there is a limit beyond which they cannot go, The gov- 
ernment of Norway caused some experiments to be made to 

ut the leaping powers of the salmon on record, and it was 

ound that some fish jumped over a vertical oarrier of 16ft., 
but the average jump was found to be about 12ft. It is pos- 
sible that salmon might have spawned in some small feeder, 
or in the river itself below Baker’s Falls, had they made the 
attempt for it is within the remembrance of living men that 
Baker's Falls was once the limit of the upward movement 
of the shad. In this connection, I yield to the desire to 
quote from a letter written to me by Mr. Ripley Hitchcock, 
who takes a deep interest in and who written very in- 
structively on this subject. He says: ‘(Many of the Resti- 
gouche salmon, I am informed on good authority, spawn 
within afew miles of tide water—in fact, I am fold that 
they spawn all along the river. Not only this, but I am in- 
tored, of instances of their spawning in brackish water at 
the head of the tide.” I question if such spawning would 
keep a river stocked, but I can find no evidence, except Hud- 
_ son’s es that the Suson River ever cuneraee sal- 
mon, except stragglers or estrays from, perhaps, the Con- 
‘necticut, which isanatural salmon stream. = | 


i 


| Hudson entered the river in September, and neither he nor 


his crew ascended further than Albany or, possibly, Water- 
ford, and the writer would contend that if the river abounded 
with salmon at that time, they would in September be miles 
above Waterford setendine to domestic duties, and not 
where they could be seen by captain or crew of the Half 
Moon, Solitary salmon have, from time to time, been found 
in the Hudson, and also in the Delaware, but they availed 
nothing for profit or sport. 

Between 1873 and 1876 the New York State Fish Commis- 
sion planted 156,000 California salmon in the headwaters of 
the Hudson and nearly 100,000 in the waters on Long Island. 
is supposed that the waters of the rivers on the Atlantic 
south of 41 degrees are not sufficiently cold for this Pacific 
Slope fish, The State of Vermont in 1880made asmall plant 
of Penobscot salmon fry in the Battenkill, which flows into 
the Hudson north of Troy, and, if my memory serves me as 
to date, this plant would account for the salmon taken in 
the Hudson in 1884, I am told that it is impossible for 
salmon to return to the planting ground in the Battenkill, 
because of natural obstruction, Prof, Baird, being satisfied 
that the Hudson River was not a natural salmon stream by 
reason of natural and mechanical obstructions which shut 
the fish off from eas grounds in headwaters, deter- 
mined to plant the headwaters with salmon fry—where they 
would find suitable and abundant food—and if they returned 
as mature fish through the waters of the lower river, which 
can scarcely be compared to crystal in purity, the success of 
the experiment would be assured; for the obstacles which 
have heretofore prevented fish from ascending to the upper 
Hudson can_now be easily overcome. 

I believe that at this very writing Col. Marshall McDonald 
of the United States Fish Commission, is putting one of the 
fishways that he invented in an obstruction in the Mohawk 
River. The MeDonald fishway is so perfect in its scientific 
arrangements that it will take a passive fish over a water- 
fall whether it cares to g0 ornot, This is fact, not fancy. 
From the reports of Mr, Fred Mather, who has hatched and 

lanted in the Hudson all the salmon furnished by the 

nited States Fish Commission, I find that there has been 
shipped to the waters of this river 1,533,700 salmon fry and 
150 yearlings. Two lots of fry suffered from lack of ice and 
there were actually planted as follows: 


TES Se Re erry Epa ne vadaeeasaes 250,000 
LS Gere prenlee Be or a ied sap aa tie Peles ers . 245,800 
eR TNS, ch) i ey ee aa 385,700 
1885 (and 150 yearlings)........... pesraeeas 209,300 
886.20. 06 Sean ae aioe Eu iss sees 350,000 

Totals. rissa sc<0 yFlatee corte waned side 1,500,800 


At two years of age salmon go down stream to salt water, 
and two years later return to the place of their birth or baby- 
hood for the june ose of spawning, As the first plant was 
made in the Hudson in 1882, the first returm should be in 
1886, and that the planting was successful and that the 
mature salmon did return is evidenced by three salmon, 
weighing from 10 to 13lbs. each, being taken, this summer, 
in the river below the Troy dam. One hundred and twenty 
thousand of the salmon fry, and all the yearlings mentioned 
above, were planted by or under the eye of the writer during 
the years 1884, 1885 and 1886, and have since been watched in 
their new home with much interest. In October, 1885, at the 
request of Prof. Baird, I caught a few of the plant of 1884, 
then about eighteen months old, and forwarded them to 
Washington, The parr, asthe young salmon are called at 
this age, were from 6 to 8in. long, covered with fine silver 


seales and dotted with carmine and black. When they go |. 


to sea a few months later as smolts, the carmine dots disap- 
pear, but the black spots remain and are found on the adult 
salmon, ‘This summer I did not see in the brook any salmon 
that I called of the plant of 1884, still.there should have been 
some, as all of one year’s hatching do not go to sea at one 
time, and this is a wise provision of nature. Some salmon 
BOO faster than others, and in one can of yearling fish (all 

atched at the same time) I found that they ran in size from 
2h¢in. to about 6in. In July last sent Mr, Mather speci- 
mens of the plant of 1885, and they were almost as large as 
the eighteen months’ fish of the year before. One of the 
salmon that was caught in 1885 contained ripe milt. I re- 
ported in the summer (1886) that all the plant of 1884 seemed 
to have gone to sea, and undoubtedly the most of them had, 
but some of the slow growing fish of 1884 probably remained, 
but could not be distinguished from those of 1885. 

Prof. Baird has, by his experiment, shown that salmon 
planted in the headwaters of the Hudson will endeavor to 
return there to spawn, and all that seems to be lacking to 
make the Hudson a salmon river is means for them to get 
back and laws for their protection. Thereis now a fishway in 
the Troy dam, and also one at Fort Miller. Since these fish- 
ways were built, there has been a dam built at Mechanic- 
ville. Baker’s Falls will require a McDonald fishway, and 
Palmer’s Falls also. The first isin Washington county and 
the latter in Saratoga county. The fishway at Troy, which 
is a mere chute, was repaired by the superintendent of pub- 
lic works during the past summer. Fort Edward, Sandy 
Hill, Glens Falls, the feederdam and Luzerne also have 
dams that may require the McDonald fishway or simple 
chutes. Above Luzerne there are no obstructions to the 
ascent of salmon. At present there is no protection for the 
sea salmon in this State, The landlocked salmon is pro- 
tected, but the salar is not mentioned in the statutes, Above 
the Troy dam the salmon must take its chances under the 
law (chap. 127, Laws 1884, sec. 23 of Judge Danaher’s com 
pilation) that forbids the taking of any fish except with hook 
and line, but below the dam there is no protection against 
netting, and it is below the dam that the salmon need pro- 
tection. This can hardly be considered an oversight on the 
part of the lawmakers, for up to this time we have had no 
salmon to protect. Salmon have been planted in Salmon 
River in the State as well asin the Hudson, and it will be 
necessary to provide for their protection the coming winter, 


3 A. N, CHENEY. 


GLENS FALLS, N. Y, 


MICHIGAN NEEDS WARDENS. 


Editor Forest and Siream: 

Following is a suggestive passage from the message ot 
g G. Luce, the new governor of Michigan, delivered 

an. 6: 

“The extensive coast line so nearly surrounding our State, 
as well as the great number of small island lakes, render the 
fishing interest of great importance. It is undeniable that 
the fish add largely to the food products and thus to the 
wealth of the State. For the ele of protecting and pro- 
pagating this interest the Fish Commission was established. 

hat it has accomplished something in the direction of the 
purpose for which it was created is apparent. But investi- 
gation has led me to believe that the commission ought to be 
abolished or its powers of usefulness increased. Fish have 
been planted in great and small waters, too often to be pre- 
maturely caught out and destroyed. No adequate provision 
has been made to guard the investment, In some localities 
where fish have been planted, while yet small and worthless 
for food, they have been caught out and used for fertilizing 
purposes. In order to reap the benefit of the commission, ‘I 
should recommend that to them be given authority to sppout 
wardens whose duties it shall be to watch and guard the de- 
posits of fish when made. 

“Only a portion of the people, in the very nature of the 
case, can be benefited by the commission or its operations. 


In other cases special interests the enss of Inspection 
ana ; jade pay 8=p pec 


oil inspection by the dealers, and I most earnestly recommend 
that the fish interest be required to pay the expense incurred 
in propagation and protection. Under thé present law the 
annual expenses are not far from $15,000. The appointment 
of wardens will add to this expense, and I trust that the 
powers of the board will be enlarged, and that provisions be 
made for placing a charge upon seines sufficient to defray all 
expenses,”’ EF. I. 


FISHCULTURE AT’ BLOOMING GROVE PARK.— 
The club had on hand Dec. 20 95,000 eggs, of which 70,000 
were brook trout, 10,000 brown trout and 15,000 rainbow 
trout. Some of these eggs were pas caaeee and some were 
obtained from the stock of breeding trout on hand. No 
doubt this stock will show up in the fishing scores two or 
three years hence, 


Che Kennel, 


FIXTURES. 
DOG SHOWS. 


January, 1887,—Bench Show of Poultry and Pet Stock Associ- 
ation, at Adams, Mass. W. fF. Davis, Secretary. : 

Jan, 1% to 21, 1887.—Ohio State Poultry, Pigcon and Pet Stock 
Association Dog Show, Columbus, O, WE. Kuell, Superintend- 
ent, Columbus, O. 

Jan. 18 to 21.—Hxhibition under auspices of the National Poultry 
and Bench Show Association, Gate City Guards Armory, Atlanta, 
Ga. R. J. Fisher, Secretary, 

Feb. 8 to 11.—Southern Massachusetts Poultry Association Bench 
Show, Fall River. A. R, G, Mosher, Secretary. 

March 22 to 26, 1887.—_Spring Show of the New Jersey Kennel 
ae Newark, NJ. A.C. Wilmerding, Secretary, Bergen Point, 


March 29 to April 1, 1287—Inaugural Bench Show of Rhode 
Island Kennel Club, Providence, R, I. N. Seabury, Secretary, 
Box 1338, Providence. 

April 5 to §, 1887—Third Annual Show of New England Kennel 
ops . Boston. F. L. Weston, Secretary, Hotel Boylston, Boston, 


ass. 

April 12 to 15, 1887.—Thirteenth Annual Dog Show of the Western 
pono seria Pouliry Society, at Pittsburgh, Pa. C. B. Elben, 

ecretary. 

May 8 to 6, 1887—Eleventh Annual Show of the Westminster 
Kennel Club, Madison Square Garden, New York. James Morti- 


mer, Superintendent. 
FIELD TRIALS. 


Feb. 15, 1887._Inaugural Trials of Tennessee Sportsmen's Associ- 
ation. Entries close Jan. 10. R. M. Dudley, Secretary, No. 84 
Broad street, Nashville, Tenn. 


A. K. R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 


ae AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 

of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month. Entries close on the ist. Should be in 
early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50. Address “American Kennel Register,” P. 0. Box 2832, New 
York. Number of entries already printed 4502. 


EASTERN FIELD TRIALS CLUB. 


G iaae annual meeting of the Hastern Field Trials Club was 

held at the St. James Hotel on Tuesday evening, Jan. 
li. The president, Mr, B, F. Wilson, was absent, and the 
meeting was called to order by the vice-president, Mr. J. O. 
Donner. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read 
and approved. It was voted that future annual meetings of 
the club be held during the running of the field trials, The 
report of the treasurer, showing a handsome balance to the 
credit of the club, was read and approved. 

Following is a list of the Board of Governors elected for 
the ensuing year: Messrs. Elliot Smith, H. E. Hamilton, D. 
S. Gregory, J. W. Orth, R.C. Cornell, W._A. Coster, D. C. 
Bergundthal, J. . Breese, B. F. Wilson, J. Otto Donner, F. 
R. Hitchcock, J, R. Henrichs, Geo. T, Leach, A, EH. God- 
effroy and Geo. de F. Grant. 

The meeting then adjourned and a meeting of the Board 
of Governors was at once convened. Mr, R. C. Cornell was 
called to the chair and the board unanimously re-elected the 
officers of the past year. President, Mr. B. F. Wilson, Pitts- 
burgh, Pa.; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. J. O. Donner and F, R. 
Hitchcock, New York; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. W: A. 
Coster, Flatbush, L. T. 

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. 
Mr. Herbert Merriam, of Weston, Mass., was clected: a mem- 
ber, and Messrs. Arthur M. Hunter, New York, and J. N. 
Cochran, Philadelphia, were proposed for membership. Messrs 
Donner, Hitchcock and Gregory were appointed a committee 
to determine the amount of the prizes to be offered in the 
different stakes at the next trials. The above committee 
was also instructed to report at the next meeting what 
changes, if any, are desirable in the running rules, and it 
was voted that the committee, through the press, invite all 
who are interested in field trials to make such suggestions in 
relation to changes in the rules as may seem adyisable. All 
such communications to be addressed to the Chairman, Mr 
J. O, Donner, 11 West Thirty-eighth street, New York. 


THE INDIANA KENNEL CLUB. 


\ N ) have received a letter from the secretary of the Indi- 
ana Kennel Club, in which he says that the club is in 
a very prosperous condition. We give below the text ofa 
circular which the club has issued, and we have no doubt 
that it will meet with a hearty response from the lovers of 
the dog throughout the State. Following is the circular: 

DEAR Sir: During the State Fair held here in October, 
1886, the Indiana Kennel Club was organized, its object be- 
ing to promote the improvement of dogs, dog shows and dog 
trials. It is also the intention of the club to make an effort 
to recover any lost or stolen dogs, whose owner has enrolled. 
himself as a member. 

It is the belief, and earnest desire, that, every person in the 
State who fancies or owns dogs will join the club. 

Your membership is earnestly desired. The membership 
fee is two dollars, and the annual dues one dollar. This 
amount is used in defraying the expenses of the club, and as 
none of the officers receive or charge anything for their 
services, it is believed this amount will be sufficient to meet 
all expenses. 

Should you,decide to become a Sos gets fill up the 
annexed blank, and send it to Dr. J. G. Parsons, secretary, 
who will enroll your name on the club books. 

Yours truly, D. C. BERGUNDTHAL, President, 


DOG STEALING AT MT. VERNON, N. Y.—New York. 
—About a month ago a Mr. Greening, of Mt, Vernon, lost a 
dog. The party in whose possession he was found was 
arrested and put on trial, It took the jury about five min- 
utes to come to a conclusion that he was guilty and the 
judge gave him a six months’ sentence. A dog of my own 
n Keeping at Mt. Vernon disappeared five days ago, takin 
his chain with him. The loss was advertised in the loca 

pers and the town posted. Yesterday he appeared at his 

enuel minus the chain. It is supposed that the party that 
had him in the meantime was afraid to detain him, in view 
of the present_sentiment on the subject of dog stealing at 


Saltinspection is paid by the manufacturer, |-Mt, Vernon.—H, G, P, 


490 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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fda. 18, 1887+ 


FOX-TERRIER CLUB STAKES. 


TPHE stakes of the American Fox-Terrier Club, announced 
In our issue of Dec. 2, for which entries closed Jan, 1, 
have received the following entries: 


THE ToMBoY STAKES OF 1887.—For a silver cup presented 
ey the president of the American Fox-Terrier Club, 
added to a sweepstake of $5 each p. p., for fox-terrier 
bitches whelped after Jan. 1, 1886, and to be competed for 
auene spring show of the New Jersey Kennel Club in 


A. Brimontr, Jr.— Tiara (Result—Diadem), Daimetta 
(Bacchanal—Delta), Festive (Bacchanal—Arrow), Verdict 
(Result—Diadem). 

FRED Hory,—Lemonade (Splauger—Lurette) 

JoHN E. THAYER.—Meersbrook Nan (Meersbrook Ross— 
Meersbrook Model), Lady Mixture (Mixture—Warren Lady), 
Fraulein Mixture (Mixture—Shame), Belgrave Violet (Bel- 
grave Primrose—Nina). 

EDWARD KELLY.—Votary (Bacchanal—Delta). 


THE APOLLO STAKES OF 1887.—For a silver cup, presented 
by the Secretary. of the American Fox-Terrier Club, 
added to a sweepstakes of $5 p.p. for fox-terrier dogs 
whelped Jan. 1, 1886, and to be competed for at the 
spring show of the Hartford Kennel Olub in 1887, 

A. BELMONT, JR.—Mephisto and Faust (Baechanal—Mar- 
guerite), 

FRED HoEY.—Luke (Mixtnre—Lyra). 

JOHN HK. THAYER.—Shameless Mixture, Sandy Mixture, 
ay. ixture and Dandy Mixture (Mixture—Shame). 

. 5. ROBBINS.—Bristles (Regent Vox—Fandango). 

©. T, BAILEY.—Mt. Toby Mixture (Mixture—Dido" 

HDWARD KELLY.—Fiddler (Earl Leycester—Clover Fidget). 

aye FROTHINGHAM.—_Mugwump (Stableford Joe—Mari- 
gold), 


HOMERRED Puppy STAKES.—For a silver cup, presented by 
John H. Thayer, Esa., added to a sweepstakes of $5 p.p. 
for best fox-terrier puppies, whelped after April 1, 1886, 
to be competed for at the spring shew of the New Eng- 
land Ciub in Boston, 1887. 


A, BELMONT, JR.—Faust (Bacchanal—Marguerite), Festive 
(Bacchanal—Arrow), Verdict (Result—Diadem), Snoozer 


(Regent Vox—Saffron). 
JOHN EH, THAYER.—Lady Mixture (Mixture—Warren Lady), 
Fraulein Mixture, Shameless Mixture, Sandy Mixture and 
Dandy Mixture (Mixture—Shame). 

H.$. Boppins.—Bristles (Regent Ni apse 

EDWARD KELLY.—Votary (Bacchanal—Delta) Fiddler art 
Leycester—Cloyer Fidget), unnamed (Shovel—Clover Blos- 
som), unnamed (Harl Leycester—Spite), unnamed (Clover 
EBs eal). 

1 L, KALBFLEISCH.—Gustay (Bacchanal—Tansy). 

G. B. IncuEs.—Muddler and Serap (Mixture—Bunch). 

C, RATHBONE.—Orange Tippler and Orange Toper (Bac- 
chanal—Thyme). 
- L. & W. RUTHERFURD.—Unnamed (Shovel—Violet), un- 
named (two) (Splauger—Diana). 


THE IRISH SETTER. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Can any of the readers of the FOREST AND STREAM tell 
me why it is the Irish setter does not get to the front in the 
field trials? In fact, they rarely get third place. And yet 
no one can deny his value for ‘‘business’’ in the field. Heis 
a tireless worker, a wide ranger, possesses a good nose, and 
is generally a first-class retriever from either land or water. 
These qualities onght to make him a winner at field trials 
but_he seldom “‘gets there.’”’? I have owned, handled an 
studied this strain of dogs for ten years, and while not claim- 
ing to be an expert by any means, have observed some 

eculiarities about him which I have observed in no other 
og to so great an extent. 

The most important of these, and one that proyes a serious 
impediment when hunting in company, is extreme jealousy. 
Thave a bitch which has seen but little field service, yet is 
under excellent control, and as steady a dog as I ever shot 
over when out with her alone, Yet, whenin company she is 

uite another animal. Then she is wild, headstrong, and 
almost unmanageable, If she makes a point and another 
dog is moving up, she issure to run in and flush, and perhaps 
chase the birds. If the other dog makes the point she will 
dash in ahead and fiush. Im short, acts as though deter- 
mined to do all the hunting and find all the game, and ex- 
tremely jealous of her companion. I should like to inquire 
of professional handlers and sportsmen who have had con- 
siderable experience with this dog,if they have observed 
this trait, It is as strongly marked in dogs of this strain 
which have come under my obseryation as is their red color. 
Me guns not be one reason they show sa at in field trials? 

The red Irish has always been a favorite of mine, becarse 
he combines all the best qualities of other strains as a field 
dog for the sportsman. His beauty is unquestioned. He 
can stand heat as well as any pointer and better than any 
other setter, and cold as well as the latter and better than 
the former. As aranger he can do more work and stand it 
longer than any other dog living. Heis a natural retriever, 
‘and will plunge into a river of floating ice after a duck or 
goose with all the spirit of a Chesapeake Bay dog. There is 
no more stylish dog, and his gameness is proverbial. Their 
faults, in addition to those spoken of, are an inclination to 
be headstrong and gunshyness. For this reason I prefer 
the bitches to dogs—they are much more tractable. But I 
think this is due more to the fact of a lack of work than 
natural obstinacy. Some of them are gunshy. J own one 
at this writing which was extremely gunshy when a pup, 
but has entirely overcome this fault. So, I presume, this is 
lo More common with the Irish than other strains. 

I am pleased to learn that the Irish setter men have organ- 
ized a club to push my favorite to the front.as a field dog, 
for there is where he surely belongs. TENDERFOOT, 

WELLINGTON, Kan., Dec. 27, 


THE BEAGLE CLUB. 


OLLOWING is the President’s annual report to the 
Beagle Club; ‘it is with pleasure and_gratification 

that I submit for your consideration, this, our Third Annual 
Report. The prosperity and success in aevom plsHnng the 
objects for which we were organized has been all if not more 
than the most sanguine of our members anticipated. Iam 
pleased to state that in addition to our prosperity we close 
the year with a balance in the treasury, a feature which we 
have been unable to boast of heretofore, Thefinancial con- 
dition has been brought about by those of our members who 
are heartily in accord with the interest and success of the 
Club, by donating each an amount for that purpose. While 
it is pleasant for us as members of the Executive Committee 
to thank each ove individually for their contribution, it is 
equally disagreeable to note the indifference or lack of inter- 
est manifested by afew. It is true that our expenses have 
exceeded the receipts from annual dues, but it must be con- 
ceded that every dollar laid out has been of inestimable value 
jn promoting the success of our club, Wegave special prizes 
at nearly all of the bench shows east of the Pacific Slope, and 
have had the co-operation of all bench show managers, inas- 
“much as the beagles haye been properly classified and the 
judging has been done in accordance with our standard, and 
urther, in consideration of the efforts of your Executive 
Committee the judges in most instances have been selected 
from our own members, If any have doubts as to the bene- 
ficial influence which the American English Beagle Club 


has exercised in educating and teaching the fanciers of the 
beagle hound as to what he should be, let him recall his ob- 
servation of this class of dogs as he saw them, say at the 
time when we were organized, four years ago and put them 
im comparison with what he has seen at the same shows 
during the past ren Tt needs no arguement to convince the 
most careless observer that the change is, to say the least, 
remarkable. Then we saw a few good dogs and many mon- 
grels. Now instead we see a large class of well-bred well- 
formed and graceful dogs, It is not unreasonable or difficult 
to infer that this marked change is the direct result of the 
good influence of our Club, of which we are so justly proud. 
Let us continue in our spree DECREE by all working in 
harmony, paying our dues promptly, and securing new 
members, and those that are worthy of our affiliation, I 
trust it would not be unbecoming for me, as your President, 
to offer my personal thanks to our Secretary and Treasurer 
tor his ee ambition and efficient labor, to which we 
owe so much for our success. The New Hugland Kennel 
Club have desired us to name (which I have been pleased to 
do) some of our members from which they can select a judge 
for beagles, at their show to be held in the spring, They 
propose to provide very liberally for the heagles, both as re- 
gards classes and prizes, and it is very much desired that our 
club will use its best efforts to make a grand display of 
beagles at this show. In conclusion I am pleased to state 
our list of membership contains the name of none except of 
those in good standing. That we may for the ensuing year 
elect a good, efficient oe of officers, is the sincere wish of 
oe very truly, C, BH. NicHous, M. D., President, (Jan. 1, 
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MASTIFF TYPE. 
Litera seripta manet. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 

You will forgive me for again troubling you on this subject, 
but reading Mr. C. H. Mason, remarks on the mastiff Sylvia 
in his report on St. Johns dog show in your issue of Oct. 28, 
1 cannot help taking exception at what he writes in reference 
to Mr, Wade. That Mr. Mason knows what a mastiff should 
be as well as any man in America is certain, and Mr. Wade 
has perhaps a touch of cacoethes scribendi, and like all en- 
thusiasts, rides his hobby hard, but all lovers of the mastiff 
owe Mr, Wade a deep debt of gratitude for arguing that “if 
a mastiff has not good legs and feet he is useless” (vide Mr. 
Thompson’s words in History of Mastiff, p. 188). 

Mr. Jade's statements may-be at times misleading, and 
occasionally unintentionally incorrect when he writes about 
Bagheh specimens who he only knows about from portraits 
and reports, but forall that he has opened the eyes of English 
breeders as well as his own countrymen, that well-crown 
limbs are requisite to constitute a perfect mastiff as well as a 
good head. I, for one, trust Mr. Wade will not lay his pen 
aside, and hope he will resume the discussion of mastiff 
points whenever he sees his way to expose fallacies. If we 
authorities are unable to defend the type and characteristics 
we hold and theawards we make, it serves us right to be cut 
up by Mr. Wade or any one else who has the courage and 
ability to attack errors. 

My chief object, however, in writing this letter is to repre- 
hend the slight ill feeling 1 can foresee arising between Mr. 
Wade and his literary opponents, Now this should not be. 
In the heat of argument we are all apt to write at times 
what causes a slight sting, but this should be forgiven and 
overlooked by good fellows, Messrs. Wade, Watson, Mason 
and Haldeman are all too good men even to feel vexed with 
one another owing to their individual cranks, fallacies, 
fancies or prejudices, for it is only the egotist who sets up 
never to be mistaken in canine matters. 

Ihave borne the brunt of many a literary kicking in my 
time and got into several hot disputes, but somehow my lit- 
erary adversaries have nearly always become subsequently 
warm personal friends. I am now too much of a paid free 
lance to feel the smart of literary pricks, and, therefore, as 
an old hand, would wish to say to Mr. Wade and his oppo- 
nents; Gentlemen, argue the matter out as much as you 
like and the editor can afford us space; but let us do it coolly 
and in all friendliness; let no ill feeling arise; just smother 
it in your own bosoms, for remember good men, like good 
mastiffs, are none too plentiful. Cranks and fads are all 
very well, but friengabip is better; and I, for one, write not 
to crush an opponent, but to conyince the majority of my 
readers. 

Mr. Wade will persist in poking at Mt. Sipylus until it 
falls and perchance unwillingly crushes him. your issue 
of Oct. 21 Mr. Wade drags forward the remarks of an unknown 
reporter in the English Feld on the mastiff Victor Hugo to 
support his argument on mastiff type. Now, Ihave as much 
contempt as anybody for that organ, whose infallibility I 
cannot admit, although I haye always admired the merits of 
the paper and ability of its egotistical old editor. 

Let me tell Mr, Wade, ‘' Liter@ seriptce manent,” people 
eannot get over their own words. By Stonehenge, page 142, 
I can show, according to the editor of the Field’s own writ- 
ing, Victor Hugo, being ‘‘ without the slightest particle of 
pulldo appearance, either in skull or expression,”’ is defect- 
ive and untypical in head, haying more the character of the 
boarhound than the Hnglish mastiff, Stonehenge says of 
the mastiff: ‘‘Head of large size, between that of the blood- 
hound and bulldog in phere. The teeth generally meet, but 
if anything there is a slight protuberance of the lower jaw.” 

Now, how can any dog ‘‘without the slightest particle of 
bulldog in appearance, either In skull or expression,’ have 
a typical head, seco nee, to Stonehenge? the infallible 
Pope Walsh, editor of the Field, whose mere reporters can- 
not outweigh the edicts of its editor, I presume? 

Of Mr. Edgar Hanbury (who reaped such pecuniary ad- 
vantage by stud fees from the short-faced Rajah) [the big 
bulldog, as Pope Walsh called him when I placed him over 
Green’s Monarch], Mr. Wade says, “‘if there is an authority 
in England it must be he,” . : 

Very well, Mr. Wade, we will see what your authority 
holds, although he has written very little on the subject of 
mastiff type, However, in 1880, some one asked the simple 
question, ‘Should mastiffs be undershot?” 

In the Live Stock Journal issue of June 18, 1880, there 
appeared a reply from Mr, Hanbury and also one from my- 
self. Being brief, 1 quote both in extenso, as they will be 
instructive to American breeders: 

“To the Editor of the Live-Stock Journal: StR—In answer 
to ‘©. H.’ I unhesitatingly reply that the mastiff should 
be undershot, which may at once be seen from the following: 
1, All dogs used for baiting purposes should be undershot, 
as it enables them to get a better hold, and also to hold on 
longer, as they can breathe more freely. 2. Formerly the 
mastiff was used for bear-baiting as well as tor watch pur- 
poses. 8. Formerly the mastiff was usually undershot, of 
which there is abundant PECs Cuvier and other naturalists 
class the mastiff among the undershot breeds. However, of 
late years the public, and a few of our modern judges, losing 
sight of the original uses of the mastiff, have gone in for the 
‘big yellow dog’ stamp, a fine animal to look at, but, like 
many of the vast dray horses, only fit for show. The under- 
shot jaw is now more difficult to obtain than the overshot. 
Asa judge, I prefer the jaw to be slightly undershot, but 
not sufficiently so as to interfere with the truncated i. Ex, 
cut off) appearance of the muzzle—M. B. WyNN, Hon, See. 


of the Mastiff Club 


P. S.—I think all who act at times as judges of mastiffs 
who happen to see ‘C. H,’s’ query, should openly express 
their views in order that the public may suit themselves 
whom they will exhibit under.’ 


- “S7R—Tn reply to ‘C. A.’s’ question about the formation of 


the lower jaw in mastiffs, allow me to state that, havin 
bred such dogs for nearly thirty years, more have had the 
projecting than level mouths; indeed where you get the lat- 
ter the muzzle is inyariably pointed, which all admit to be 
an evident objection. Knowing that nearly all the best 
mastiffs have now the underhung jaw, I think that this 
point ought to count for good in a _judge’s opinion, provided 
there is nothing so positive as will offend the eye. For in- 
stance, I maintain that the shape of Beau’s lower lip causes 
the RupBOsed mistake, rather than the so-termed misshapen 
jaw, and consequently so grand a dog ought not to be dis- 
qualified on that score, As to any strict standard of cor- 
rectness, in the absence of any definite law, I believe either 
should be considered right; of the two a moderate undershot 
jaw, in my opinion, is preferable to alevel mouth. You 
might as well revive the old prejudice and destroy all brin- 
dles as eliminate from a litter of whelps any which happen 
to came into the world with underhung jaws.—EDGAR HAN- 
BURY. 

Mr. Wade and others will kindly notice Mr. Hanbury 
stated “‘a moderate undershot jaw is preferable to a level 
mouth in his opinion.”” Now Mr, Hanbury cannot affirm 
Victor Hugo’s long hoarhoundlike head (and I opine over- 
shot jaw), is typical or even correct, without eating his own 
words, and by so doing he would virtually be admitting how 
he must have misled the public to his own pecuniary advan- 
tage in putting Royal to the stud and then awarding prizes 
so frequently to short-headed specimens, so easily recogniz- 
able as the ofispring of his own stud dog. Whatever Mr. 
Edgar Hanbury may haye seen in Victor Hugo to reverse 
the awards of such consistent judges as Messrs. Beaufoy and 
Taunton, he surely could never contradict and stultity his 
previous awards by affirming it was the long untypical head 
of that vast size-possessing specimen that influenced him in 
the least in the dog’s favor. 

In reply to Mr. Wade's long letter in your issne of Sept, 30 
I may inform him of his error. 

The Emperor’s dam had a yery short muzzle, far shorter 
than my champion Peeress, Countess transmitted her short 
muzzle and grand head to my Stanley by Granby, as well as 
to The Emperor, by The Shaw. 

The rest of Mr. Wade’s letter I will not touch upon, not 
wishing to attack a man whose hazds are full, although he 
again quotes from portraits in speaking of the collie Old 
Cockie, whereas I awarded that specimen first prize at Birm- 
ingham in 1873. 

Mount Sipylus has now fallen, and I trust Tantalus will 
not be crushed. With this letter I must close the subject, as 
I cannot afford the time it occupies to reply to such import- 
ant questions in settling a national type. 

I have just received some interesting particulars concern- 
ing a Lyme Hall mastiff named Juno, owned by a clergy- 
man in Cornwall thirty-six years ago. Hesays she was not 
red or reddish, but fawn, with black points, with a short 
head and massive skull, deep chest and very powerful, She 
was a most faithful and affectionate creature and never 
challenged anyone who openly rang the door bell, but if they 
prowled on the premises she forcibly detained them, alshouse 
without biting. He says she came from Lord Falmouth, 
who had her from Mr. Legh, of Lyme Hall. Such was the 
type and disposition of the old English mastifi. 

M, B, WYNN, 

THE Euos, Rothley, Lancashire, England. 


“THIS WON’T DO." 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

I beg space in your columns to make a short reply to your 
editorial of the above caption in yourissue of Dec, 30, There 
are circumstances which provoke a wrong which often 
is greater than the wrong itself. For instance, the taking 
of a human life—the greatest of all wrongs—is frequently 
justifiable, and the slayer is honorably acquitted. I contend 
the circumstances which caused Mr, Stephenson to have 
Ben Hill pulled was a greater wrong than the pulling, ancl 
he should be honorably acquitted, + 

Rule 2, National Field Trials Club, says: “If two dogs 
owned or exhibited by the same person should be drawn tp 
run together, or come together in any successive heat, the 
second dog shall change places with the next dog in the 
order of running.’’ This rule was not made because a man 
could not handle two dogs at one time, but was made ex- 
pressly to induce one ee to enter more than one dog, and 
to prevent dogs owned or handled by the same person rufi- 
ning against such other until the end of the race when all 
others were run out. evi 

Mr. Stephenson owned Ben Hill and handled Lillian. Mr. 
Bevan handling Ben Hill did not lessen Mr. Stephenson's 
interest in him, No one would have been so obtuse (not 
even the average reporter) but could haye seen that Mr, 
Stephenson could not have been expected to run Bob Gates 
and Lillian (he handled both but owned neither) against 
each other in the second series of heats. Yet Mr. Stephen- 
son’s interest in Ben Hill (even while he was handled by 
Mr, Bevan) was greater than both the others combined, _ 

The executive committee certainly could not have given 
this rule much study when they decided Mr, Stephenson had 
no interest in his own dog, for it has always been ruled that 
aman handling one dog had interest enensh in it. to prevent 
it from running against any other dogs he handled, there- 
fore they must have decided his interest was in Lillian and 
he had no interest whatever in Ben Hill because he did not 
handle him. The executive committee made a grave blun- 
der probably for want of deliberation, possibly by hastily 
taking the advice of some would-be Solon and forced Mr. 
Stephenson to cut his own throat, and because he should 
choose which side he cut you demand the severest punish- 
ment be meted out to him. Mr, Stephenson was placed in a 
very embarrassing situation by their blunder. He knewand 
every one knows who know Lillian and Ben Hill that she 
will beat him ninety-nine times in every hundred. Now 
suppose he had beaten Ler ijn this heat, the ery would have 
been raised at once and probably telegraphed to the four 
quarters of the globe by some pay-me-handsomely-or-l’l- 
stab-you-in-the-back reporter that Mr. Stephenson had pulled 
Lillian to let Ben Hill beat her. 

T have known Mr. Stephenson for a number of years, have 
always known him to be honest, honorable, free and open, 
scorning anything underhanded, whatever he does he does 
openly and would always sacrifice himself rather than his 
friends should have the faintest grounds for suspecting his 
fidelity. How easily he could have thrown this whole thin 
on Mr. Bevan. But when Mr. Bevan came to him wit 

eat tears trickling down his cheeks saying he thought he 

ad two friends in America who would be true him in his 
hour of trouble, but both had deserted him and he thought 
he would have to leave the country. Mr, Stephenson extend- 
ing him his open hand said, Mr. Bevan you haye obeyed my 
instructions, “I am your friend,”” He then goes before the 
handlers’ committee and tells them Mr, Bevan is not to 
blame, that he shoulders the whole responsibility, yet you 
ask the severest punishment be meted out to a man whom 
the (unintentional) blunder of the executiye committee has 
placed in this unenviable position, because he comes out 
openly and acknowledges everything rather than allow any 
blame to fall on the shoulders of a poor confiding youth, or 
acts on your sneaking suggestion of Josing Ben Hill, Mr. 
Stephenson knew he was not jeopardizing any ones interested 
but his one. Ben Hil! had beaten only one dog and this one 
he knows would never be selected to run another heat even 
if Ben Hill should win first money, When he was forced to 
run his two entries together he protested, and wanted to 
withdraw his dogs because he thought the decision unjust 
but was compelled to ran them, He should powaieeregil hj 


- collie 


An. 18, 1887.) 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


entrance money and make the executive committee responsi 
ble for allthis trouble. D. BRYSON. 
Mempuis, Tenn. ai 
[We had supposed Mr. Bryson to be a person of suflicient 
intelligence to distinguish between wrong doing in the 
abstract and wrong doing in the concrete; between the 
offense and the perpetrator of the offense. We apologize to 
Mr. Bryson for having in this done him an injustice. We 
have already stated that Stephenson’s motives in the case in 
question appear to have been “generous rather than base.” 
He prefered to have his friend’s dog win rather than his own, 
but this, like “the flowers that bloom in the spring,” has 
nothing to do with the case. The offense was committed—it 
makes not a particle of difference by whom—and it should 
be punished. That Stephenson should bear this punish- 
ment no doubt seems hard to himself and his friends, for 
his position was a difficult one; but, however much we may 
love the sinner, we must hate the sin still more. We have 
said before that “in a matter of this kind we have to 
deal with results, not motives. If a handler be per- 
mitted to jocky from good motives, it will be impossible to 
prevent the same thing being done from bad ones.”” Wedo not 
consider Stephenson at all in this matter. He simply 
represents the offense. We consider the jrdges more guilty 
in the matter than the handler, and if it were possible 
would rather see them punished than him. But ifs tephen- 
son’s offense goes unpunished, Smith or Brown or Jones 
will feel next year that he can dosomething similar, and how 
can he be censured then if Stephenson be now permitted to go 
unblamed, Mr. Bryson’s allusions to the comparative 
merits of the two dogs have, as he no doubt_knows, not the 
slightest bearing on the subject in hand. His insinuations 
against the reporters, however, deserve notice. He implies 
that certain reporters have received something valuable for 
favorable mention of certain dogs. His words as written 
will bear no other construction. We now.call upon Mr, D. 
Bryson to furnish us the proofs of this charge, assuring him 
that we will gladly publish them. Let him give ail the facts. 
No honorable nan would make such insinuations except on 
good grounds, and surely Mr. D. Bryson is an honorable 
man. Let us therefore have all the facts and details, that 
we may know all about the matter. ] 


A LARGE ST. BERNARD PUPPY.—Pittsburgh, Dec. 
18.—Hditor Forest and Stream: Believing my St. Bernard 
puppy Meinard (A.K.R. 4180) to be as large if not tee than 
any other of his age, I send his measurements. @ was 
whelped March 8, 1886, and weighs 148lbs., standing 30!¢in. 
at shoulders, and measuring 80in. from nose to tip of tail. 
His head is 28in. round the skull, muzzle 151/in., and his 
chest girths 40in. His forearm measures 13in,, and above 
the first joint itis 9in. If any one has a larger puppy of the 
same age I would like to know it.—A. Stucky. 


THE PHILADELPHIA KENNEL CLUB, — General 
Wayne, Pa., Jan. 6.—Hditor Forest and Stream: The 
Philadelphia Kennel Club held their annual meeting Tues- 
day, Jan, 4, and elected the following officers for 1887: Presi-} 
dent, KE. Comfort; Vice-President, J. M. Fronefield, Jr.; Sec- 
retary, Victor M. Haldeman; Treasurer and Delegate to the 
A, K. C., J. H. Winslow; Executive Committee—C, T. 
Thompson, Geo. Esherick, J. A. Stovell, A. Glass and I. H. 
Roberts.—VIcTOR M. HALDEMAN, Secretary. 


CONSOLIDATION.—The Field Trial Kennels, of Char- 
lotteville, Va., owned by Mr. Edward Dexter, of Boston, 
Mass., and the Clifton Kennels, owned by Mr. J, H. Phelan, 
of Jersey City, N. J., have, we are advised, consolidated their 
interest, although retaining their individuality. Captain 
McMurdo will attend to the field trial record of the dogs and 
Nae poeian will do his best. to bring them to the front on the 
bench. 


A LARGE PUPPY.—Editor Forest_and_Stream: My 
fa ee mastiff bitch puppy Alpha, by Hero III. out of my 
Nell, is seven months old to-day and weighs 106lbs. This is 
the heaviest weight at that age on record in America, and I 
doubt if it can be beaten in England,—Victor M. HALpDE- 
MAN. 


THE HARTFORD KENNEL CLUB.—Hartford, Conn., 
Jan, 6.—Hditor Forest and Stream: The officers of the 
Hartford Kennel Club for 1887 are; Wm. L. Matson, Presi- 
dent; Archibald A. Welch, Vice-President: Abbott C. Col- 
lins, Secretary; John D. Parker, Treasurer.—A. C. CoLuqys, 
Secretary, 


BTHAN ALLIN SETTERS.—Mr, Ethan Allin informs 
us that he has disposed of all of his setters, with the excep- 
ae two puppies, to Mr. Edward Ingersoll, Fort Benton, 

ont, 


KENNEL. NOTES. 


Notes must be sent on prepared blanks, which are fur- 
nished free on receipt of stamped and addressed envelope. 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound for retaining duplicates 
are sent for 30 cents, j 

NAMES CLAIMED. 
S Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Tricksey. By H.G. Charlesworth, Toronto, Ont., for black cocker 
spaniel bitch, whelned July 3, 1886, by Obo LI. (Obo—Chloe IT.) out 
ot Woodstock Lily (Brahmin— ). 

Red Silk. By H. G. Charlesworth, Toronto, Ont., for red cocker 
sunie dog, whelped July 4, 188¢, by Obo IL. (Qbo—Chloe IT.) out of 

oodstock Dinah (imported Tippo—Toronto Jet), 


BRED. 
{=~ Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. 


Madge—Scotson. McEwen & Gibson’s (Torouto, Ont.) imported 
itch Madge (Highlander—Hasty) to J. Van Schaick’s im- 
ported Scotson (Dublin Scot—#lurry II.), Oct. 30. 

Gipsey—Sir Obo. 1. Pearce’s (Toronto. Ont.) cocker spaniel bitch 
Gipsey (A.K.1lt. 2894) to H. G. Charlesworth’s Sir Obo (Obo II.— 
Blackie ITI,), Jan. ¥. 

Freda—Sir Obo. T. Walsh’s (Oakville, Can.) cocker spaniel bitch 
rt te (A.K.R. 3881) to H. G. Charlesworth’s Sir Ob6 (A.K.R. 3453), 


ec. 26. 
WHELPS. 
& Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks, 


Patti M. "eserye Kennels’ (Cleveland, O.) pointer bitch Patti 
M. (Donald—Devonghire Lass), Dec. 28, nine (four dogs), by God- 
eftroy’s Croxteth (Bang—Jane). 

Morning Star. Chas. York’s Petes Me.) English setter bitch 
Morning Star (Pashing Dan—Daisy Starlight), Dec. dl, five (four 
dogs), by his Gun (Gladstone—May B.). 

ebe, -H. G. Charlesworth’s (Toronto, Can.) cocker spaniel bitch 
ee (A.K.R. 3882), Dec. 20, four (one dog), by his Sir Obo (A.K.R. 
a 


Beech Grove Gabrielle. Geo. Jackson’s (Beech Grove, Ind.) mas- 
tiff bitch Beech Grove Gabrielle (A.K.R. 3871), Dec. 14, ten (four 
dogs), by his imported Beech Grove Duke. 


Dec. 3, 1885, by Beech Grove Duke (A.K.R. 8370) out-of Beech Grove 

Gabrielle ( 

Grove, Ind., to A. W.8 He hel: 

: ghifawn mastiff dog, whelped July 4, 

1886, by Beech Grove Duke (A.K.R. 3870) out of Beech Grove Gabri. 

elle’ (AR, 3871), by Geo, Jackson, Beech Grove, Ind., to P. K. 
oy 


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BOSTON, Jan. 5.—There was a a a attendance of riflemen at 
the range at Walnut Hill to-day. e weather conditions were 
excellent, and those present were enabled to roll up several good 
ring the day the members competed in two team 

were both won by the first team. Following are 


Beech Grove Anite. Light fawn mastiff bitch, whelped Sept. 11, 
1886, by Ashmont Victor (A.K-R. 2830) out of Delph Viva, by Geo. 
Jackson, Beech Grove, Ind., to RK. C. Pate, St. Louis, Mo. 

Beech Grove Juliette. Dark fawn mastiff bitch, whelped Sept. 11, 
1886, by. Ashmont. Victor (A.K.R. 2850) out of Delph Viva (AJER. 
1482), by Geo, Jackson, Beech Grove, Ind., to.C. F. Matteson, Can- 


scores, 
matches, whic 
the scores: 


field, 0. Bee eae Me ete x nati AMT eees 
Beech Grove Delphine. Dark fawn mastiff bitch, whelped Sept. | WO Burnett, A............c. 0 cree e eae 0 5 — 
11, 1886, by Agtsntat ViGhor (AVK.E:, 2830) outof Delph Viva (A.K.R. | W CHarles, A..........ce. sce reeseeeee . 7 9101010 8 7 8 6 6—88 
1432), by Geo. Jackson, Beech Grove, Ind., to G. S. Hutchinson, | A L Brackett, D 9 81010 6 7 8 6 9 10-83 
New York. ‘ AvLucts, Dey. ese goes 8 8 8 8 710 6 5—£0 
Beech Grove Norah. Dark fawn mastiff bitch, whelped July 4, | J N Lrye, C .........-...5 9 Ms 9 7 9 9 % 6—T9 
1886, by. Beech Grove Duke (A.IX.R. 3370) out of Beech Grove Gabri- | N F Tufts, D.,...... 10 79 5 510 9 7-7 
elle (A.K.R. 8871), by Geo. Jackson, Beech Grove, Ind., to A. M. | C B Hdwards, A.... 10-7 659.77 6.58. 8—75 
Carr, Salem, O. JP’ Bates, C..-7. .- 6 10 8 6 8 610 7—75 
Beech Grove Jumbo. Light fawn mastiff dog, whelped July 4, | H Whittington 7 56 8 9 5 6 8 10—% 
186, by. Beech Grove. Duke (A.K.R. 3870) out of Beech Grove Gabri- | C Williams (m 7 7 48 8 7 6 668 
elle (A.K.R. 8871). by Geo. Jackson, Beech Grove, Ind., to Geo, W, } 
Colwell, Harrisville, Mich. | VATA AN lceeeerr strlen ee tees 910 10 910 10 10 10—98 
Beech .Grove Patsy.. Davk fawn mastiff bitch, whelped July 4, | J Francis, F.. 10 00 10101010 9 8—97 
1886, by Beech Grove Duke (A.K.R, 3370) ont of Beech Grove Gabri- | A.C Gordon... 8 910101010 9 9—%4 
elle (A.K,R. 3871), by Geo. Jackson, Reech Groye, Ind., to W. H. | J R Munroe, F., 010 91010 8 7 10 10—94 
McCurdy, Cleveland, O, ¢ r 
Beech Grove Ajax. Fawn mastiff dog, whelped July 4, 1886, by | J N Frye... occ cere nec ne eee cence rene nee peseaesape 9 710 9 9—44 


8370) out of Beech Grove Gabrielle 


Beech Grove Duke (A.K.R. Members Team Match—First Team. 


A.K.R. 8871), by Geo. Jackson, Beech Grove, Ind., to J. B. Hay- | W. Charles........1 999969 6 6 9—84 
wat GANDA: Ind. j VAD LBEIOWBL dats toe satieees en 6 7 910 8 9 710 & 8—82 
Beech Grove Queen. Light fawn mastiff bitch, whelped July 4, | JIN Frye,................ 0.0.00 ee. 7 4 8 is 9 9 5 810 9—81 
1886, by Beech Grove Duke (A.K.R, 3370) out of Beech Grove Gabri- | H Cushing,.......... s....s.. ees 10) VHLD Seay 8 4 10—79 
élle (A.K.R. 3571), by Geo, Jackson, Beech Grove, Ind., to E. R.| H Severance....................5 6.8 8 610 7 7 6 7 Y72—398 
Brown, Atchison, isan. : Second Team, 7 
Beech Grove Princess. Light fawn mastift bitch, whelped July 4, | W_O Burnett... ....0..-..0... eee 89 8 8 710 8 9 910-8 
1886. by Beech Grove Duke (A.1K.R. 4370) out of Beech Grove Gabri- | J Francis,....-....-.6sssereeee eas 9-9 7 Gr fe tt fgaede G 9-18 
elle (A.K.R. 3871), by Geo. Jackson, Beech Grove, Ind., to Mrs. | A'S Brackety..........+-...0.65-+ 68 / 6 56 9 8 910 iV 
Mary Danley, Indianapolis, Ind. ; DR IMISSATO SE ie eels seen (7 7 6 9 8 910 7 4-74 
Beech Grove Zeus. Light fawn mastiff dog, whelped July 4, 1886, | N F Tufts..... 0.0.0... 6600. cee 66 7 6 8 9 6 6 5—68—383 
by Beech Grove Duke (A.K.R, 3370) out of Beech Grove Gabrielle Second Team Match—First Team, 
(A. ISR. 8871), by Geo. Jackson, Beech Grove, ind., te Jos. A, Moore, | JB WE OWA. ites tetraneere. namie tem 6 910 8 910 7 910 9—87 
Indianapolis, Ind. PE GUST cate lester stet are e sore DOs 7. 8 es: ars 9 8—T9 
Beech Grove Kate. Light fawn mastiff bitch, wheiped Dec. 3, | W Charles....................5.4. 6 810 6 810 7 7 6 6-4 
1885, by Beech Grove Duke (A.K.R. 2870) out of Beech Grove Gabri- | J N Frye,. ......0.2-. 06-0 0c eee i 6 8 8 5 5 8 6 8 8—69 . 
elle (A.K.R. 3571), by Geo. Jackson, Beech Grove, Ind., to Wm. | H Severance................ pases 5 9 56 4 7 6 8 510 8-67—376 
Johnson, Indianapolis, Ind. : i : Second Team A 
_ Beech Grove Duke 11. Light fawn mastiff dog, whelped July 4, | J Francis..........:.e:eeeeee eee 10 7 810 9 8 % % 9-81 
1886, by Beech Grove Duke (A.K.R. 3370) out-of Beech Grove Gabri- | W O Burnett.............:.0.005- 1006798 88 7 t 11% 
elle (A.K.R. 8371), by Geo. Jackson, Beech Grove, Ind., to Miss AL Brackett.....5. 2...-+-.24-4. 8 i 0 5 71010 7 9 10—73 
Sarah M. Davidson, St. Paul, Minn. BAH Tift or ine oct wate se 510 9 ia 7 5 6 610-72 | 
Mayflawer, White, black and tan beagle Se oo ate Tu ILSSAYT so orn nels ashe claael cokees 8 > YN YF Oo 6 ses 
Silvey, iladel- 


Jan, 8.—The attendance at the range at Walnut Hill was fair to- 
day. The wind and light were very unfavorable. in the practice 
team matches seyeral good scores were made. Appended are the 
results of the day: 


11, 1886, by Sepret out of Nellie IT., by Wm. VW. 
phia, Pa., to Chas. Fullmer, same place. 
Barnum. Liver and white pointer dog, whelped March 9, 1885, 
by Guess ouf of Violo, by Wm, W. Silvey, Philadelphia, Pa., to 
Philip Randolph, same place. 


J ; . 3 i Off-Hand Match. 

Joinny TIT. Lemon and white Clumber spaniel dog, wkelped ene: | Decimal } 
Ai Wedgie OF Jessy WYK Monae Ota, |W Swen A oie Bee a 81.8 8 8 go 
SS MRE Oa REE ST EPisceteCIrOné, Cabenaite- Cd sce, (NB Diets Div. losses ceceseesng 9 910 910 5 9 7 8 5-81 
ae ngech Grove Dujie (A.K.A. 3870 feat te He Ca eee 567 9 710 6 7% 771 
3371) whelp. Light fawn mastilf dog, whelped July 4, 1886, by Geo. WH Oler, A 097877 7 5 810-58 
Jackson, Beech Grove, Ind., to J, W, Rogers, Glyndon, Minn. ae OO) to SOE 3 pS ESF va 8 179 10 9 746 

WuGardners Gti Se2n corsa oe Sue ee eee 8 689% 8 6 6 8 10—% 

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Me Penn wen oF oe D L Chase, A es Mate 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10-9 

TE EG ree yates Pee BORE ¢ 0—99 

RANGE AND GALLERY. AYO Gordons All, aceuil suet 1010 710101010 9 10 10-96 
: . 10 9 910 910 91010 8—94 

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee, 26.—The Nationals Shooting Club held | W H Oler, Avs... sss0eesseeeeere es Ba ae eee 
their monthly medal shoot at Shell Mound Park to-day. Follow- Srumanchesttos 910101099 9 817 1094 
qe Bre we Dest reconds mene int the citerent classes: SEE aToe PMR aire Laman ht 1010 910 810 9 810 791 


Champion Class. 


200yds. 500yds., Practice team matches were thenin order. Several good scores 
Lelia, Aye eee eee 8n45545445—44 19555553h—48—92 | were made, as will be seen by the following: 
TRelenatstens Me, PEL et eon etn oneal 444554444449 5454—45—87 ; eam No. 1. 
1ST eR ASN, 6 help iS Ae §546445555—47 $5345543385—40—87°| J Wrancis......0...,.0220 5 sate 106999 9 4 910 8—82 
aC ets Sie a ee Se 444555544444 DADA MAAS. 492 CG lL OW BOPEY..cscseercs tie austere 810 9 8 710 7 710 G82 
Robertson. ...........s21----- DAA ddd —49 4545445435—43—85 | WO Burnett..........-..2.2..455 9 610 8 9 610 8 6 9—81 
First Class. WN Lor et IT Tepes re ema nearest. en 88 8) 7 8 6 6 8 10—%6 
ATOMS e eel ened ce at ee tne ia eee d444ddd444—4() 4555554458 —45—85 | H Cushing..:...............,0.00- 910 68 %7 6 4% 1 G—T4—395 
MEER it Bele Mee esi ye) See 44544444444] 3945558435—44— 85 Team No.2 
WOR pte ete este a ects tees eee A444 44454 49 2535445454—42--88 | Jewell.. ..... .........-000 6 910 810 8 6 10 10 8— 85 
A match between a team of ten'men from the Nationals Shoot- | Charles.................... 10 6 910 710 8 8— 81 
ing Club and a team of ten men from the National Guard of Vir- | Fellows............ ..--...- & 6108 Ot 10 eS 0 — OD 
ginia City, Ney., was shot off in the afternoon. Following is the | Carter (mil),............... 10685 8 46 9 5 4 65+5—70 
score of the home team: TRB ES ae SY tr eens a 610" 3G. 7, ees. Be EF 58—373 
Nationals. Team No.1. _ 
200yds, 500yds. Newell, Speer) waka asad 978 8 87 8 9 8 8 80 
RGU is steph reg ew wks: 455454445545 3355454554—44 Fellowaeycccheee Ai. elas IONS OME ORD Ve 5 — 78 
OWS ABAD wena eet eae ae 55444455445. 445554445545 INGE TRS fe Sen ok Seen 877 8 81068 8 f— 76 
PSG ae lL gage Got bob eektla aaa Aad 4454454455—44 455545545547 Charles..... bya Wpeeecppbeace Db te eS" (910— 76 
ERO MOVTESS POLLEN Lh ie 4445445554 —44 395954345544 FE Garter (mil) eee Ee 677663 7 5 5 4-564+5—61-371 
MANES WrloY: Nuate rece ech inced, Ee pee 454554544544 5855555585—48 0.2. 
Meyer...... A564544544 44 4344543444 89 Ws ORBUTnSUtF.4 5 isin) anete ects 98 8 7 7 8 9 10—83 
Westcott... 5bd3444545—44 555644555548 J Nrancis...... 969 9.9 8 8 8—% 
RAYE... 05. .. 448524545349 4554554555—45 H Cushing....... 1977 8 6 i 8-6 
PR GHET ISON es ress peered. 2 4444544444 — 4] §30h456545—46 CE Je a cae Fort AEA OBL 5 610 7 9 6 7 6—T4 
JOIST ADE Ro keto on 6 ik WS MEN A 3455452544—41 §455252455—48 W Gardiner ; 667 5 5 5 6 6—59—368 
454 448 —882 GARDNER, Mass., Jan. 7.—Some of the members of the Gard- 


had two meets at the Hackmatack 
merican targets were used, distance 


ner Rifle Club have recentl 
Range. The new standard 
200vds., shooting off-hand: 


The marksmen pride themselves in having made the best agere- 
gate ever scored by a team of ten men at the ranges referred to. 


WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 3.—The weekly shoot of the Wilming- 


ton mite Giub Hooke place aE Bchuetzen Park this attenioon. Ist Meet. 2d Meet. 
eing the first Monday of the month, it was “badge day. Dhe Tt opeeies Coe Nao 
club’s gold badge was shot for and won by H. B. Seeds with a fine | & F Ellsw Se Terese erence ees es odes 82 80—162 
score. The club has lately been adding improvements to its | @ © ones, Homan auc as obee ob cibd a sare os 81 er 18 16—154 
range. The new double-sliding target, invented by W. A. Bacon, a eas BBY Sane nb ea cuLat Rec agie oecic See i a ie rs 
has been put into use, which facilitates the shooting at least 100 sl Hid geld... 1.0 eee eens eee s sees ee se eens fe os 74 70—144 
pee cent. A tight room has been built inside of the old shooting | 1 _ aadee CORE neiG| Ota PUN Caos Sono Hoe 6 ox i7 Ure 84 79—163 
ouse and fitted up with a stove and benches, where the riflemen | & ENichols........----+.--:eseseeseee vee 62 9 48 66 
can keep warm between shots, which transforms the discomforts | # © Knowlton...-. ......-.-.-.+-+s.065 + 69 ih ep: 
of winter shooting into the pleasant pastime of early fall. As to se * Pe ie oh 43 74—117 
the target tender, “he ha’nt got time tn get cold.” The following eee RIBAS ticer at! Couto ice ef SRC 63 ay oe 
are the scores made out of a possible 100 points, Standard target, | Chas rabtree Sen Sette er Dat Cana 12 69—141 
200yds., off-hand: G R Wirirtieldeen tar. 8) Fas tae Pees Scots 7 78—165 
; Badge Match, DSBS VeAielal 4 oc yer eee ee ft Bi, 59 51—110 
a JS tp Bese. RI eat et > » Y ive . a 5 i . 
Bas Seas irae anioetloosciaaa yates 83.44 2 8 & SoM VIRGINIA CITY, Dec. 26.—The friendly mate arranged be- 
SJ Newman....-....................5 3 8 7 8 b 4 6 3 6 —55| tween the Nevada Rifle Association, of this city, and the National 
W A Bacon....... .....eccssseeeeeeese DT 8B 8 BG 6 B B Y—-50| Club, of San Francisco, took place to-day. Hach team shot over 
Te Waren oe eee Cio meh § ee 7% 7 42 4 3 4 4 5 47] 1ts ownrange, 10 shots apiece at the 200 and d00yds. targets, and 
Simuson.... dia Ae tle hts eae 6 438 5 6 3 5 6 3 5—d4g¢| the result was announced by telegraph. The Nevada team made 
W O'Conmor........::.:0::ceeee-eee BO BO SUB OY OB UA Ǥ 43] 2 total score of 881 points and the Nationals 882, beating their 
PN CE eee anes fin, OAT keen a be ds 5 7 5 3 8 4 2 5 5 4-43] OPponentsone point. The highest individual score made by the 
Practice Match. evada team was 94 points, while 92 was the highest scored by the 
HB Seeds.......9 7 8 5 6-85 HSimpson...... 10 9 2 8 2-96} Nationals, At the 200yds. target the Nevada team broke all former 
J Scott.......... 8 9 9 2 8-31 JENewman....4 4 4 5 7—24| records with a total score of 447 points, the highest ever made in a 
W A Bacon..... 6 310 4 6-29 SJ Newman....5 4 45 3 3 —20| Shooting contest between opposing teams. The early part of the 
W O°Connor....3 5 4 6 56 C Carleton... 5 3 2 5 4—i9 | day was unusually favorable for shooting at the Nevada range, 


the first four members of the team not scoring under 90. points. 
Before the match was half over, however, a gale began blowing 
from the south, which explains the falling off in the scores made 
by Spargo, Curnow and Wratten, all three of whom are consid- 
ered good for 20 points under favorable elemental auspices. Be- 
low are the scores made by the Nevada team: 


BURLINGTON, lowa:—iMr. E. W. Bird, of Fairmont, Minn., has 
been in correspondence with Mr. C. H. Wyman, of this city, for 
some time relative to a match, and sends this score down with his 
compliments by way of showing what he can do. He used a .32- 
cal. Ballard rifle shooting 45 grains of powder and 185 of lead, 


grooved bullets, no wiping, The shooting was done off-hand at | \{ H Burke.............. 48°48—94 JS Wratten............. 43 42-85 
r00yds.: Pe, ENE teal , me 4s BJ Genesy .....-....204. 48 46-94 J Spargo... woes eee 45 40—85 
at 12 20 18 13 iv 21 24 23 21-197 4 JD Cameron............ 47 44-91 W Vardy.........00..008 43 40—83 
24 24 21 24 21 16 24 23 20 19-216 86 X Stocker...... 42 48-90 J Ferris 43 
13 20 2 23 23 23 22 is 2 221 ss se UST is ect Sree Pees) ROR RSAS ees aaa ~83 
5 2 51 81 iy samp ye | g,C Dunlop.............. 4 
2 ty i9 25 24 21 25 if al 2 21 i © Steve Curnow..........5 46 42—88 881. 
HAR R BEST Reo setae aarp eke ree 
24 24 22 20 20 20 22 24 18 20—214 83 REE ee ae eg = aie ee 186% 8 8 7 9 7 10—80 
23 20 24 Ok OB 22 82 22 2h 2b 6 PERE BO WIAA fy be acncrtete CeAV not 10 710 7 6 7 6 6 9 9% 
ep Ta 18 Ree LS 118s A AP BUBACIA ses. ....uescetcesemdyatet OS bolt Tey eile ate 
2090 813 eeu SORT Tad ins Be Wear eine tice 65 910 7 6 7 7 4 8-69 
The first column of totals is the score made on the German ring ec Sprit BAS ar Seid de Set ihc B ‘ Hl : g a ee pee 
target, with 250 possible on each string of ten shots. The second | ~~ "°°" tt No. 2 
column of totals at the extreme right is the corresponding score H Tuck 9999889 10 8 7-86 
on the American*target. The ninth string, giving 2320n the Ger- SPTOHTSOU ee ee nae is 71010 8 7 8 8 710 789 
man ring target and 96 on the American target, is remarkable. | J Busfield... .. 0 99888669 9 79 
Hach one ot those ten bullets went inside of a 6in. circle. The A Bdgerly.. VE A hisine eee ag BY cry ay pei 7878 5 6-73 
whole score is the best on record with such alight ritie. Mr. Bird | 7-7 Brown...” Cte « Ste di niet he. T9998 U7 43779 3-71 
will probably visit Burlington during the coming summer, and a CGB aes es a a re ne Ee 4-4 9 4 8.8 610 8 10—71 
shoot will ue arranged while he ishere, ec rasa, | WaWorthen. UN UNNNONIN § 6 75 5 8 8 6 Goa 
», RIFLE NOTE.—The annual meeting of the Massachusetts Rifle | F Merrill.........../.. Ai Seo derma soba: 6:7 § 6 6 6 5 8 6 4-61 
Association was held at the Revere House, Boston,on Tuesday | Tuck made § bullseyes in this match and missed the 10th by only 
evening last. . half an inch, 


492 


SARATOGA, Jan. 8.—At the last agit of the Rifle Club the 


ee scores were nade on the Massachusetts target at200yds.,- 
W BGage. . ereveseess 11 12111010 9 12 11 11 11—108 
FGIBGIGE, poe wes pl views sus eens 10 12111111 § 311 9 9—102 
AV GESV GUD DS cela nas tbe pee pees Oe 201212 99 9 SH10 999 
HM Levengston, Jr..2...,...2 +2225 91211 6111110 812 9—99 
Wavibeban tr rts. "Sry; oP Bee ati dota 19 910 81110 g1110 9— 97 


The next shooting day will be Thursday, Jan. 18. 


_ BULLARD DETACHABLE BARRELS.—The Bullard Repeat- 
ing Arms Company has completed the en AL the produc- 
tion of the new single shot rifle with detachable barrel for hunt- 
ine gad target practice. This rifle for the present will be made in 
enlibers .22, .82 and 38, 50r rim and center fire cartridges, as de- 
sired. The method of securing the barrel, as shown in cut, is by 


first screwing the barrel in a sleeve or lug, where it permanently 
remains, tre frame being cut open in such a manner as to make a 
dovetail to receive the lug and barrel, The lug slides into the 
frame and is firmly secured by ascrew, asshown. This plan has 
been thoroughly tested and found to be ample, strong and safe. 
The company is now finishing their first lot and will soon be pre- 
pared to receive orders for the large calibers from .40 to .50. It is 
the intention to make the rifle with straight stocks unless other- 
wise ordered. When interchangeable barrels are used they must 
be both center fire or rim fire, as it is impossible to interchange a 
rim fire and a center fire in the same frame, 


SALEM, Mass., Jan. 8—There were two shoots on the range at 
Highland avenue this afternoon, The score for the practice 
shoot was as follows: W. B. Edmunds, 22; B. W. Wilson, 21; J. H, 
Smith, 22. Score of the military match for the State medals: 
Capt. W. M. Ward, 20; Lieut. G. R. Nelson, 20; George A. Law- 

nce, 21. 


THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanis 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries. Correspondents who favor us with club scores are par- 
ticularly requested ta write on one side of the paper only, 


BROOELYN, L. L, Jan. 6—At the annual meeting of the Un- 
xnown Gun Clah the following officers were elected: Henry 
Knebel, President; John Akhurst, Vice-President; Henry van 
Staden, Treasurer; J. L. Doyle, Secretary. The prize shoots will 
be on the second Thursday of each month. Three cash prizes for 
each short are to be taken out of the club funds and to be com- 
poled for on the classified plan in addition to four extra prizes to 

¢ competed for during the twelve monthly shoots, the four mem- 
bers making the best individual scores in six out of twelve shoots 
to take the prizes. But a member must compete notless than six 
times to havea claim. The club also furnishes a gold medal to 
the member who wins it the oftenest during the year, and he will 
then become the owner. The club expects a number of additional 
prizes by the end of the year. The last shoot in December closed 
the season with a grand supper at C. Dorler’s hotel. and the fol- 
lowing prizes were presented: Three monthly prizes, $15, were 
divided among ties. Four extra yearly prizes, $48, to the four who 
made best individual scores in six out of twelve shoots. Ten ad- 
ditional prizes, $40 in yalue, to members who tried and did not 
succeed in the extra yearly prize contest. The names of winners 
are as follows: Moutnoly prizes, ties on 6, Henry’ Knebel, Sr., H. 
Pope, J. Scheggs, E. Fricke; ties on 5, M. Chichester, Ch. Plate, 
Wn. Tomford, J. Akhurst, J. Rathjen, F. Pike, H. Houseman; ties 
on 4, A. Harned, R. Mousees H, van Staden, D, MeQuilian, H. 
Knebel, Jr. Yearly prizes: I. Hyde 40 out of 42, H. Kuebel, Sr., 37 
R. Monsees 37, H. Houseman 36, receiving $12 each. Additiona 
prizes: H. Pope, attending 12 shoots, sole leather gun case; R. Mid- 
mer, 11, $5 in gold; J, L. Doyle, 11, box of wine; H. Fricke, 9, two 
boxes of segars; A, Harned d. two boxes; H, van Staden, 9, two 
boxes; M. Chichester, 8, two boxes: J. Rathjen, 7, fifty_bottles of 
seltzer water; F. Pike and Ch. Plate, 6, case tocacco.—H. K. 


DURYEA vs. KENDALL.—A noted gathering of pigeon shots 
from all parts of Long Island and New Jersey were present at the 
shooting match between L. Duryea and C. 8. Kendall, of the 
Fountain Gun Club, at the Half-mile Track, Parkville, on Jan. 5, 
The stake at issue was $1,000, and the conditions for which it was 
shot under were: Long island rules, the use of both barrels, 25 
single rises, Duryea to stand at 29 and Kendall at 27yds., and 10 
double rises, both standing at 2lyds. After the money had been 
deposited with E. Cady, the match was commenced. Duryea 
started off very well and killed his first 10 birds straight, Kendall 
missing 2. The latter fell still further in the rear after this, and 
was 5 birds behind when the singles were finished. Duryea used 
his second barrel 10 times and had 6 drivers, 2 incomers, 10 right 
and 7 left quarterers. Kendall shot 11 times with his second and 
had 6 drivers, 4 incomers, 10 rights and 5 left quarterers. Duryea’s 
24th bird fell. dead just out of bounds. In the doubles Duryea 
killed both birds im his 2d, 4th, 6th and 8th shots, and finished 
with a score of 12, Kendall killed both in his 5th and 8th shots 
and scored 11, losing the match by 6 birds. He is not satisfied 
with his defeat, and another match will be probably shot at the 
next meet of the club. The score is as follows: 

Single Rises. 


Ty Duryea, 29705... o.y see ene ens cep eeee eee 1111111111010111101101101—20 
Scena lly ol VAS eh cte cases e eRe one 1411110110010110101001100—15 
Double Rises. 

Th Dury eds eiVGSs 4. .—-- sew beers ete 10 11 10 11 10 11 00 11: 10 00—12 
CS Wendall, 2lyds.....-.--...-....--. 10 00 O1 OL 11 01 U1 11 10 10—11 


Umpire for L. Duryea, H. McLaughlin; for C. S. Kendall, E. 
aay scorer, W. Ritch; puller, W. Schwarer; referee, C. W. 

ones. 

The regular shoot of the Fountain Gun Club followed. It was 
the first shoot of the season and the members had to shoot them- 
selves into their classes for the year, Bondan, as usual, had sup- 
plied birds of the very best quality and they gave the shooters 


lenty of work to stop them. Kendall won the first Spas killing 
i2 straight; Duryea the second, killing 6 out of 7, and W, J. Stew- 
art the third with 7 out of1l. Outof the 103 birds shot at 75 were 
killed and 28 escaped. The score is as follows: : 
A Eddy, d0yds.......... 1111010—5 L Duryea, 28yds 1110111—6 
H McLaughlin, 26yds..110101I-5 GL Hayes, 23yds.......1111111—7 
J DeFrane, 26ds..... -. 0101001—3_-«J Littel, 2lyds.... 
M Stewart, 26yds....... 110011i—5 © Jones, 30yds.. nn 
J Selover, 25yds........ 1N1010i—4._ J Lake, 23yds 0100010—2 
D Kendall, 2iyds....... l11—7 J Cherry, 26yds 1114111—7 
Ties for first prize: Kendal 11111, Jones 11110, See 10, Jones 
110. Third prize: Eddy 0110, Stewart 1101. Referee, B. West. 


WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, New York. Jan, 9.—Editor Forest 
and Stream: A sweepstakes match at 8 live birds, two ground 
traps, 25yds. rise, at. grounds of Washington Heights Gun Club, 
One Hundred aud Sixty-sighth street and Twelvth avenue. Day 


cold, ground covered_with snow, birds a strong lot, scores fair. 
Menibers of the St. Nicholas Gun Club and of the Algonquin 
Club were present and participated in the shoot: 
EH Fox.....,.11 4; U1Lil Nerwilliger. ..141 1 111-6 
Donnelly....:. 11 1114-64 Fountain......111 111—-6% 
Disbrow......l111%111-% Pryer.....-..+: 10 0 1344—346 
Terhune...... 100 1440 0— Brokaw.,,-.-.440 1 101-4 
Dunseath.,.... 014411 Veitch.... ..- 0110141 1-5% 
Breiner.......1 11011 04-— © Davidson...j4001 1111-6 
Snooks...---.. 11141110 6 Ryerson,.,...e1 010 341 1-5 
pineeloek aAer ft ‘ 6 ; eH Hunt...... 1110 %111-0% 

TOWED ce-ese _ 

Disbrow won, Mail second and ties for third place divided.—_Cout 
HAMMERLESS. 


New York, Jan.10.—The Washington Heights Gun Club chal- 
lenge to put one of its regular members against Wm. Graham, 
Euglish aiaaapions for a pigeon shoot, Long Island rules, #5 or 50 
birds, for $100. Man and money can be found at Saul’s Fort Wash- 
ington Hotel, One Hundred and Sixty-second street and Tenth 
avenue,_JOHN R. TERHUNE, Sec. 


WOROESTER, Mass., Jan. 7.—The Worcester Sp 
Club’s first practice shoot of the season, at Coal Mine Bro 
e, 86 clay-pigeons: G, J. Rug 80; Go. olden, 27; C. Duane, 
» W. R, Deane, 24; H. W,. Webber, 23; E. Welsh, 23s E, Whit- 
taker, 21; Prank Stone, 18. } 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


HAMILTON, Ont., Jan 1.—Following is a record of some shoot- 


ing contests at Mountain View, Hamilton, on New Year's day: ” 
At 10 Niagara blackbirds: ’ ’ © 
J Bourne roto ERE CEE pie aun Poe bt any Vibe Obibeeake-tit bichon tinnnneatie Fort! 
TP Stephens.+>, ssttecsetitassccas -AVGiIbO, ssssussacoaas tandae eet 
W Stroud.,... erie oda saree i eeud 6 J Smiths cs secre ees ceeee ts ecu ek 
WOWGrTTe thas ees eee pee ye 6. dS Bmten i. yee assa Serene 2 
At 5 Niagara blackbirds; J 
ViSEroid\ sor tve: names eee 5 OReeLu oe. ogeduee ve tiete Bes tty 
J BOUTDG,..+2<-25: +++ bpeprsda eres 4 A Smith..... teerssnetstececegvacd 
GRieid. > Sea eee peel 4 M Griffiths............ geese. 
TStopnens.ccpeeseaee tthe nte, vee 4 
At 6 live pigeons, 25yds, rise: 
EL Graal sess tee eadagst ela ne J Smith., 
WY. SEE cee ee eee ee bee claude He Pattie. sass Ve dare wale caae 
SOULE Estee eae bul intae 5 M Griffiths........ 
TStephGAs yt coe preys ve eene gic 5 A Smith.... .,..-., 
J Cline...... fede y ecb pp baw 4 ed” SEY LV per eee oe cov eree 
Also at 6 live pigeons, 26yds. rise: 
WYUSULOUGS IT Gh cadteci yates en ...6 H Graham 
M Griffiths Haduiesoosat nm Smith,,,-.- 
SEO e ere vi eeas Seti uae 5 J Bourne.... 
Ever BEE IO | : ens gee : ae 
PEGE: sie meet eae hiebley soln MM Stephens.) 0 seul thaddess sous 
MSS It oe Se 4 P 


WELLINGTON, Mass,, Jan. 8.—There was a large attendance of 
gunners at the grounds of the Wellington Gun Club to«day, and 
some very good scores were made. In the second competition for 
the gold charms offered by the club, L. Brown won in Class A, E, 
I, Wardwell in Class B and C. G. Weld in Olass C, Following 
were the winners in the several sweepstake matches: 1. 6 blue= 
rocks—Short first, Gilman and Nichols second, Stanton and Wil- 
son third, Schaefer fourth, 2. 6 clay pi eons—Lewis, Wilson and 
Schaefer first, Shumway, Wild and Francis second, Wardwell 
third, Crosby_and Adams fourth. 3. 6 bluerocks—Schaefer and 
Francis first, Wild, Stanton and Short second, Crosby and White 
third, Wardwell fourth. 4. 6 blackbirds—Swift first, Francis 
second, Lewis and Schaefer third, Short and Wilson fourth. 5. 6 
cine eee ee and Schaefer first; Nichols second, Wilson 
an anborn third, Brown fourth. 6. 6 ‘bluerocks— Wilson first 
Wardwell second, Crosby and Francis third, Brown, Wild and 
Nichols fourth. %. 6 clay pigeons—Schaefer first, Wardwell sec- 
ond, Stanton third. 8. 6 blackbirds—Stanton first, Wardwell sec- 
ond, Nichols third. 9. 6 clay pigeons—Nichols first, Stanton sec- 
ond, Swift third. 10. 6 bluerocks—Swift first, Stanton and Ward- 
well second, Fuller and Brown third, 11. 6 bluerocks—Ward well, 
Stanton, Nichols und Brown first, Schaefer second, Swift, Short 
and Fuller third. 


TORONTO, Janu. 1.—At John Oulcott’s place in Eglinton there 
was a Pood yaasen piace in the afternoon to take part in the semi- 
annual handicap shoot of the Owl Gun Club of this cityfor the 
Moore challenge cup, a valuable trophy, given by Mr. A, P. Moore, 
ex-yice-president of the club, to be shot for by members of the 
club and to be won three times before becoming any one’s personal 
property. The Owl Gun Clubis one of the youngest of the sport- 
ing clubs in this city. having been in existence less than a year, 
but it has made rapid progress and comprises about forty mem~ 
bers, the majority of whom are good shots and thorough sports- 
men. Its officers are: President, J. R. Humphries; Vice-President, 
A, Austin; Secretary and Treasurer, C. Unwin; Executive Com- 
mittee, J. Lalor, J. Wells, F. Mallet and J, Douglass. Mr. A. P. 
Moore, ihe donor of the cup, was a prime mover in the club's or- 
ranization and was the first vice-president. The trophy is yalued at 
#300 and is particularly handsome in design. It has to be shot 


for every six months, alternately at Peoria blackbirds and live 


pigeons, until won three times by a member. Saturday’s was the 
second competition, the first at blackbirds having been won by 
Frank Mallett, J. R. Humphreys, president of the club, was the 
victor. Tne birds were fairly lively. 

Mr. John Sheppard gave satisfaction as referee. 


JR Humphreys, 31 GPRS AAPOR AAA Baaind: . .011101111111011—12 
T Montgomery, 20V08. cs. en coec ec cnsvrgete sss rte , --011111011011110—-11 
J Douglas, 27VdS.....-2.-bse se ee esse eee eres ree rere 101101110011011—10 
SE Iopayeie niery ia Ge iene py eae eres pRB Oaee, 55. 111100101101101—10 
et (OS edad et Ae PEACE ride it oii: ce conceit see 00101001111011i— 9 
JEN ein yey aa mine ere ps wecmeey pide cee a Seresret pr) 000110011100111— 8 
D WeliIsetiydsiy. fic fsa. teen een baba ee ses rege 010010100011011— 7 

The following retired: H. Townson, 27yds., after killing 6 out of 
10; W. Smith, 27yds., after killing 4 out of 7; C. Pickering, 3lyds., 
8 out of 7; C. ee Ons 2iyds,, 3 out of 7; W. Taylor, #lyds., 3 out of 
6; J, C, Unwin, 24yds., 2 out of 5, 


There was some good shooting to-day on Ald. Maughan's farm, 
on the Kingston road, plenty of pigeons having Ey been 
provided. A match at 15 birds each, 26yds. rise, was held, the re- 
sult being as follows: 

THOS PEDIEL. 2-2 Weceatsuhevwowbees ss} eter taeaecee spy 111111111010111—15 
Win McDowall. AEs dato preside ties 111110111111101—13 
Aloe Mationants alas bse ppsceaermace ash hbiwe se teuns 111011111001001—10 
FH Gooch...... Tao. PUR RE eed Bs one e ehh kee 101111111100100—10 
ELAD Micanigtirgi a ets pelgsowiee Caen ceeds ae materbes 011110110110010— 9 
Gapt Pils wOrbiees fe deeetenne™ eeertaces so eee eu 010101001110101— 8 


MATCHING GRAHAM.—Captain A. H. Bogardus, champion 
wing shot of the world, left New York for his. home, Elkhart, Ii., 
on Saturday, Jan. 8 having failed to get on a match with William 
Graham, the English pigeon shooter. The Captain at first desired 
Graham to shoot him 100 birds each, half American and half Hing 
lish rules, for from $1,000 to $5,000 a side, hut Graham declined, 
and then the Captain modified his challenge to make the contest 
entirely under Hurlingham rules. Still Graham manifested no 
desire to meet the champion of sixteen years, and the matter has 
been dropped. Captain Bogardus will stop at Chicago to meet Mr. 
Andy Meaders, of Nashville, Tenn., who has challenged him for 

the stakes being $250 a side, Hurlingham rules. 
100 birds each. The Captain will cover Mr. Meaders’s forfeit, and 
within a month will name the time and place of the shoot, This 
may be in St, Louis and on Feb. 22. The Captain and his four 
boys, who are also great shots, will be in New York in the early 
spring. 

NEW ARE, N. J.—The Caledonian Park Gun Club had its yearly 
meeting at the headquarters, Caledonia Park, and reorganized for 
the year 1887. The old officers were unanimously elected as fol- 
lows: President, E. Flocken; Secretary, M. Ulbricht; Treasurer, 
C. Reinhard; Referee, Geo. Herrmann; Scorekeeper. Wm. Yaut- 
mann. The club shoots every afternoon at Caledanian Park. Frank 
Class, one of the best pigeon shooters in this State, will shoot a 
$100 match with John Leonard, of Morristown, on Thursday, Jan. 
13, at 1 o'clock, Kimble avenue, Morristown 15 birds each, 35yds, 
rise, American rules. Sweepstakes will follow the match. 


BROOKLYN, Dec. 29.—The Glenmore Rod and Gun Club had 
their final shoot of the season to-day at Dexter Park, Kast New 
York. There was a very poor attendance, and the shooting was 
anything but good. Hand T traps, one barrel only, were the con- 
ditions. Forbell, the winner of the club prize, was the only one 
who shot well. He killed seven straight. Two sweepstakes were 
decided afterwards. Kraft won the first, killing three straight. 
In the second Forbell vuok the first, killing three straight. 

EMERALD GUN CLUB score of shoot of Dec. 71 (in last issue) 
had an error asto winner of the fourth prize, the “Oseikei Trophy.” 
This was won in shoot-off by P, J. Keenan and not McHale.— 
THOMAS CODEY, Sec. 


the ease a 


Canacing. 


Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to FOREST AND 
STREAM their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 
their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 
report of the same. Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 
requested to forward to FoREST AND SrREAM their addresses, with 
logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 
waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 
relating to the sport. 


A SALT WATER MEET.—Southport, Conn.—Regarding a salt 
water meet next spring, allow me to call etna ta Ginon 
Island, in Norwalk Harbor. It comprises about fifteen acres, has 
a spring of good water on it, andis one mile from raiload station 
and the landing dock of the New York daily steamers. Itis also 
convenient to South Norwalk village and to other places where 
supplies may be obtained. If a meet was held there, a 
boarding tent could be obtained with the owner to run it. Con- 
poner canvas gences, about ice inte was Haar bg 
e inquirer will ress me, I will happy tu him 

information he may desire, either as to building or purchasing.— 
R, P. WAKUMAN: 


SING SING ©, 0.—Sing Sing, Jan. 6.—At th ecember 

mthly meeting of the Sha temuc 0. ©., held on ith inst., 

the following officers were elected for 1887; re, Col. F. 

Brandreth; Capt G. Fisher Secor; Purser, H. M. — 
1 Mi. CARPENTE 


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THE ASSOCIATION TROPHY. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

A controversy in your columns between two canoe builders can 
hardly be profitable to you or interesting to your many readers, 
but inasmuch as you haye published a letter from Mr. Joyner, in 
which he makes pretty free use of my name, I feel, nofwwithstand- 
ing that your statement may By taken for sufficient answer, that 
Imust ask your indulgence and space for a brief reply. Mr. Joy- 
ner accuses me of publishing a falsehood in my advertisement, 
which | 8ays “Vesper won international cup race at A. C. A. 
mneet.” Did 1? At the meeting of the executive committee at 
Oswego, Noy. 7, 1885, a resolution was passed offering a ree 
for an internation contest, and subscriptions were inyi ‘or 
the fund. You, Mr, Editor, as well as myself and others, were 
present and subscribed. The committee wees the matter in 
charge purchased a cup,and that cup was ready for immediate 
delivery to the winner the moment the race was ended. Whether 
the terms of the race made this a “perpetual challenge cup” or 
not, have not I, asa builder of the winning canoe, an undoubted 
right to have my advertisement read as it does? If the committee 
Ue 9 of that race will kindly answer the question, I will 
most cheerfully abide their decision. Regarding the race and cup 
won by Mr, Barney. I was not aware that I had disputed his pos- 
session of it, or the builder of his canoe of his “hard earned laurels.” 
I will certainly disclaim any intention of either. In the Canoeist. 
Pecowsic is advertised as winning the “consolation cub race,” an 
in the FOREST AND STREAM as winning the “international match 
cuprace,” In his letter Mr, Joyner complains because he cannot 
have the A. C. A, International cup race also, Perhaps it would 
“stop a large amount of correspondence from the public not ac- 

uainted with the facts in the case’ if he would tell them that 
ecowsic won but one cup race instead of two or three, and that 
at the time of the race the said cup had no existence exceptin the 
form of a subscription for it presented by ‘‘several canoeists,” 
J, H, RUSHTON. 


Kditor Forest and Stream: 

Why do not you and the Canoeist come out square and say Ves« 
per won the A.C. A, trophy and Pecowsic the International Cup, 
and not go beating around the bush? 

Did not Pecowsic win every race she sailed in but the one won by 
Vesper for the A, C, A. trophy? and she would have had that race 
if some of her rigging had not parted. Then, did not a number of 
canoeists subscribe for a cup to be sailed for by the twe English 
visitors and the two leading Americans, to be known as the Inter- 
national Cup, and did not Pecowsic win it ina heavy blow; and did 
not the cup come tothe owner of the Pecowsic with this inserip- 
tion; International Canoe e, with date of race and names of 
canoeists, or of Powell, Stewart, Barney and Gibson, and won b 
Pecowsic? Eh? Now, Mr. Editor, why is it that either your go 
paper or Canoeist will not or do not admit that Pecowsic won this 


cup? 

Mr. Joyner writes in yours of Jan. 6 in regard to the race, and 
you say right underneath his letter as follows: “The conditions 
governing the cup won by Vesper are as follows," and soon. And 
that the cup won by Pecowsic was a subscription Sin Peeseuiey by 
several canoeists for a race between the two English visitors and 
the two leading Americans to be the property of the winner. Now 
why do not you admit Pecowsic did win the international cups is 
it because she is not a lapstreak, but smoothskin? I think there 
is where the shoe pinches. Then it has been said the Pecowsic was 
a racing machine. Did she capsize? No, and did not she have 
room under her decks to stow her five sails and spars, also rudder, 
deck seat, paddles and blankets, while other famous canoes came 
to camp with sails and spars lashed on deck. Iclaim the Pecowsic 
is as much of a cruiser as any canoe in the A. C. A., and she does 
not have to carry ballast to keep her right side up, either. Now 
in conclusion, Mr. Editor, I only ask that you will give us canoeists 
in the Connecticut valley a square and fair show. OC, M. SHepD, 


[The official conditions which we published last week should 
define the status of the cups without any further comment from 
us. As to the exact meaning of the conditions only the Com- 
mittee can settle any dispute. The issue last season in the first 
race was an international one, but as the A.C.A. Challenge Trophy 
can be competed for by Americans only if no others are piesent, 
it does not seem to fill the conditions of an international cup. The 
“Subscription” or “Consolation” Cup, as it has been called, was 
given solely for au international race between the two Jeadin 
‘American canoeists and the two English visitors, which shoul 
make it an international cup. As we have never seen the Cup, 
and haye never been favored with acut of it, we could not quote 
correctly the inscription on it last week. We do not understand 
our correspondent’s allusion to smooth skin vs. lapstreak boats. 
The FOREST AND STREAM has no interest in defending any special 
build at the expense of others, but its efforts have been directed 
for a long time to the improvement of American canoes, and it 
may fairly claim to have done more in this direction than any 
other journal or any individual has yet accomplished, We hope 
next week to publish the lines of Pecowsic, which will give canoe- 
ists an opportunity to form their own judgment of her merits.] 


REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE. 


\ K 7E have received the following letter from Commodore Wilkin, 
inclosing the accompanying report: 

To the Members of the American Canoe Association: 

GenrLaMENn—Wor the general information of the members the 
following report of the Committee on Auditing the Secretary- 
Treasurer’s Accounts, which was appolnted at the meeting of the 
Executive Committee on Noy. 13, 1886, and whose duties were to 
“carry out the work that the committee of last summer failed for 
want of time to accomplish,” is submitted. The same has been 
laid before each member of the Executive Committee, and the 
report has been formally approved and accepted with the thanks 
of the committee. ? 

I beg to remain, with great respect, 
RoBERtT J. WILKIN, Commodore. 
BROOKLYN, Jan. 8, 1887. 


To the Commodore of the American Canoe Association: 

We, the undersigned committee appointed according to resolu- 
tion of the Executive Committee, Nov. 13, 1886, to examine and 
audit the acounts of the Secretary-Treasurer of the American 
Canoe Association, beg to report as follows: 

We have applied for and obtained books and papers of the 
Secretary-Treasurer. We have, with the assistance of an expert 
accountant, made a careful examination of the statements of 
receipts and expenditures therein entered, from August, 1881, to the 
present time. These show a balance aue to the Association some- 
what less than the certified check ($149.28) deposited with us as the 
balance in hand, The small discrepancy in the Secretary-Treas- 
urer’s favor might well have arisen from the extremely crude and 
confused manner in which the accounts have been kept. Ow1 
to this fact we are quite unable to certify to the completeness o 
the records. Sufficient accounts have not been kept with each 
member to give an intelligible presentation of the credits, but 
there is no appearance of any irregularity beyond those occasioned 
by the absence of proper system. WB ak . 

€ en to recommend as follows: (1) That individual accounts 
be opened at once with each member and creditor. (2) That the 
office of Secretary-Treasurer should be filled only by such mem-~ 
bers as are known to be methodical in business and books, (3) 
That the constitution should be so amended as t> provide for 
(a) the proper auditing annually of the accounts of the Secretary- 
Treasurer and publication of the balance sheet; and (h) for the free 
access of members at any time fo aes of the Association. 
ll of which is respectfully submi i , 
= (Signed) Rospert W, Gisson, Chairman. 
ROBERT SHAW OLIVER, 
ALBANY, N. Y., Deo. 3. 


As to the Delaney estate bill, I have conferred with Gen, Oliver 
and we agree in thinking that it is not im our power to report any- 
thing of value in this matter. We were, neither of us, officers ati 
the time the matters charged for were ordered and know nothing 
of whit these orders were or of any other arrangements. It seems 
to us that the examination required should be (and can onlybe) 
done by the officers of the year 1886. wh 

I may add (although it makes little difference) that the bill in 
question does not appear inthe accounts upon which we have re- 


orted. 
3 This report is again inclosed; also letter. Very sincerely yours, 
(Signed) Rosert W, GrBson. 


8,—The South Boston C. 


; = Jan. 
SOUTH BOSTON GO. O.—Boston, Jan Bisa ene 


O. held its second annual meeting and election on Dec. 
following officers were elected: Commodore, J- 
W. Hird; Secretary, M. 


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THE REGATTA PROGRAMME FOR 1887. 


alcatyne ere New YORK, Dec. 20, 1886. 
To the Members of the La? : 
Ene ¢ ohne tegatta Ocmmittee beg leaye to submit for 
Che consideration ihe accompanying proposed programme of 
he‘races for the A.C. A. meet. to take place in August next. _ 
The programme is submitted at this early day in order to give 
ample time for disctssion and for such revision of the same as 
may appear to be in accordance with the wish of the members of 
the Association, Tuloncenan Pilty-voirs 
SL Rd C ars, 


TANTON, Chairman, Regatta 
H.C. Rocurs, gapta 
G. M, BARNEY, Committee, 


A. ©, A. MEET, 1887. 
PROGRAMME OF RACHS, 
To Commence on Monday, August 15. 


The first morning race, each day, will start at 9:30 o'clock. The 
first afternoon race, each day, will start at 2 o’clock, 

No. 1. Paddling, Classes II., IIL, TV., open canoes to be propelled 
with single blade paddle:, 1 mile with a turn. 5 

No. 2, Sailing, novices, Classes A and B, No limit to rig or bal- 
last. Open only to members who never sailed a canoe prior to 
Sept. 1, 1886. 146 miles. Start_and_ finish at buoy No,1, As to 
starting signal see Clause 5 of Note D. 

_No, 3. Paddling and sailing combined, Classes A and B. Paddle 
44 mile, at mile, paddle 44 mile, sai] 44 mile, paddle % mile, 
Sail }¢ mile; 3 miles. Sel , 

Wo, 4, Sailing, Classes A and B, Sail limited to 75ft.; any bal- 
last; 3 miles, more or Jess. See Note D. 

Ox, sail limited to-G0ft.; load to weigh at least 100!bs., no part of 
which shall be under the bottom board. Crew to sit inside, 
Same distance. Same rules as to course and start. See Notes 
FP and G, : > 

No. 5, Paddling, Class I. This race exempt from ‘'] man 1 
canoe” rule, 1 nile, with a turn. h ‘ 

No. 6. Sailing, ‘man overboard.” While under way, at signal, 
some object i}at will float. and at least as large as an ordinary 
cushion, shall be tlirown overboard, aft, out of reach, The same 
must be recoyercd and the race continued to the finishing line, 

mile. 
4x . 7. Upset race, Classes I7,, and IV. No special appliance 
allowed, At signal every canoe must be turned completely over. 


2008. 
Wo. 8. Paddling, Classes I1., II. and IVY. Load to weigh at least 


filbs. Open canoes to be psopeied with single blade paddles. 1 
mile with a turn, See Note G. 


No. 9. Sailing. Classes A and B. No limit to rig or ballast. 3 
miles, more or less, See Note D. 

No. 10. Paddling, tandem, Classes II., III. and TV. Open canoes 
to be propelled with single blade paddles; once round the regular 


sailing course. 1}4 miles. ; 
100yds. run, 2yds. swim, 200yds. 


ae 11. Hurry-scurry race. 
addle. 

Wo. 12. International sailing race for the Challenge Cup. Ameri- 
can contestants to be choser trom the leading men _in events Nos. 
4and 9. Wo limit torig or ballast, Start from and finish at buoy 
No. 1, off the dock, and pass all buoys on the port side, 74 miles. 
As te starting signal see Clause5of NoteD, 

No. 13. Club race, sailing canoes and paddling canoes. Open 
paddling canoes to be propelled with smgie blade paddles. Once 
round the regular sailing course. 1% miles. To start and finish 
at buoy No. 1 off the dock, See Noie E. 

No. 14, Consolation sailing race, winners of first or second places 
in either of the events Nos, 2,3,4, 9 or 12 excluded. 1 mile to 
windward or leeward and return. . 

No, 15. Cruising canoe and outfit, contesting canoes with outfit 
to be exhibited in line on shore, wi 

No. 16. Grand review of the entire flect. Thisis announced on 
this pregramme at the suggestion of the Commodore. 

Wo. 17. Presentation of prizes. To take place at the A, C, A. 
business meeting, ' 

No, 18. Tournament. See Note H. 

No. 19. Pyrotechnics and illuminated procession on the lake. 


NOTES. 


Note A. As any programme for a fixed-day, which includes 
sailing races, is subjett to the risk of beiug disarranged by a lack 
of wind, the commivtee has decided not to have any stated pro- 
gramme for each day, but to announce on the bulletin board, at 
8 A.M, each day the races to take place in the forenoon, and at 
1p, M. cach day the races to take place in the afternoon, with the 
hour of starting each race. The tirst race of each forenoon will 
Set af 9:30 o’clock. The first race each afternoon will start at 

o'clock. 

Note B, All the A. C. A. rules, including the rule requiring sails 
to be numbered, will be enforced, and no race will be delayed for 
any contestant, but all races will be started promptly at the hour 
named, unless postponed by the committee. 

Note C. The “all-around record” will be based upon events 
Nos. 1, 3, 4, 8, 9 and 15, and the highest five on the record will 
receive prizes. ; x 

Note D. The number of entries in two of the sailing races, yiz., 
in the 75ft. sail limit race, and the unlimited race has increased 
so of Jate, that in order to ayoid confusion and fouls, those races 
should, if possible, be so managed as to prevent crowding on the 
first leg of the triangle, and at the turn at the second buoy half a 
mile from the start. At Grindstoue, 1886, there were 38 starters in 
the limited race, and 43 in the unlimited. In each race the course 
from the start to the second buoy was a reach, the wind being on 
the beam, the result was that the canoes kept close together for the 
first half mile and constantly blanketed each other, and at the 
second buoy at the end of the first half mile, the confusion was 
indescribable and the fouls innumerable, and nothing but the 
courtesy of the contestants prevented claims of fouls, which if 
made, it would have been impossible for the Regatta Committee 
to have decided correctly. ; 

It is likely that in these two races at the coming meet, in August, 
the entries will be even larger than they were at Grindstone last 
year, and in the hope of preventing a repetition of this confusion 
and fouling, the Regatta Committee has decided to start these 
races in such a way that the first leg of the triangle to be sailed 
will be a beat to windward, thus scattering the fleet at the begin- 
ning of the race. — , " 

To accomplish this the following rules haye been adopted : 

1, The course will be Jaid out as usual ina triangle with three 
buoys, cach side cf the triangle being half a mile. The buoy off 
the dock to be known as buoy No. 1, over which will fiy a red flac. 
If a person stands on the dock facing buoy No. 1, the buoy to the 
right will be buoy No, 2, over which will fly a white flag, and the 
other buoy will be buoy No. 3, over which will fiy a blue fag. This 
course will be divided into two courses, depending on which way 
ihe canoes go round, one to be called the “ port course,’ and the 
other the “starboard course,” the “port course’ to be the course 
that would be taken by a canoe which in going round the course 
passes all buoys on its port side. The “starboard course ™ to be the 
course to be taken by a canoe going round the other way and 
passing all buoys on its starboard side. . 

For example, if a canoe starts from No. 1 and sails to No. 2 and 
then to No. 3 and then back to No. 1, it would pass all buoys on its 
port side and would be sailing over the‘ port course.” On the 
other hand, if the canoe starts from No.1 and sails first to No. 3, 
then to No. 2, and then back to No. 1, it would pass all buoys onits 
starboard side, and would be sailing over the “starboard course.” 

Heretofore, all the races have been started from buoy. No.1, 
Under this plan these two sailing races will be started from the 
busy which will make the firstleg a beat to windward. For ex- 
ample, suppose the wind was blewing from buoy No.8 toward 
buoy No. 2, the start would then be made from buoy No.2; and 
the course would be the “port course,” that is, the canoes would 
sail from No.2 to No. 3, o No.1 and so on round. ppt the 
wind was blowing from No.1 toward No. 2, then the start would 
be from No. 2,and the course would be the “starboard course,” 
that is, ihe canoes would sail from No, 2 to No. 1, to No. 8 and so 
on round. : 

3. It will beseen in each case the first leg would be a beat to 
windward, and the fleet would, consequently, be scattered, and 
the vontusion and fouls avoided. 

4, The course to be sailed and the buoy from which the race 
will start, will be indicated by two fi on a flagstaff to be 
laced on the dock.. Fifteen minutes beiore the race is to start, 

wo flags will be run up, the upper indicating the course to be 
sailed, whether the port or starbo cou and the under flag 
indicating the buoy from which the race is to start. A val flag 
indicate the “port course,’ a black flag will indicate the 
“starboard course.” The flag indicating the buoy at which the 
race will start, will correspond in color with the ed on that buoy. 
For Eseevis ifthe course to be sailed is the ‘port course,” and 
the start o bs made from buoy No. 3, the flags shown on the 
dock flagstaff will bs a yellow above a blue flag; ifthe course is 
to be the “starboard Course,” and, the start from buoy No. 1, the 
flags shownon the dock flagstait will be a black flag above a red 


SO The Judges’ bout will’ anchor B0ét outside from. the- buoy 


} No. L the canoe is in racing trim; in event No. 8 the canoe is 


FOREST AND STREAM. 498 


for discussion and suggestion, and the Regatta Committee desire 
Aan expression of opinion from all members ofthe A.C, A. They 
have proposed several new features in their efforis to make the 
races still more useful and interesting, and they desire the opiu- 
ions of those interested in the proposed changes. The general 
plan of starting, as given in Note A, seems to be an improyement 
and likely to facilitate the racing, as any fixed programme is 
liable to be completely overturned by thé weather, with much 
consequent contusion. The change in starting the sailing races 
promises lo obviate largely the crowding which has followed the 
large entries of late, as on the windward leg the fleet is well scat- 
tered and the turning of the-tirst as well as the subsequent buoys 
will be less liable to cause fouling than when all start for a ha. 
mile run and reach the mark well together. The plan of marking 
the buoys is open to improvement, as a blue or white ae is not as 
plainly seen asaredone, It has beensuggested thatall be marked 
with red flags, and that the start be denoted by the upper flag, to 
be hoisted on the flagstaff according to some arbitrary system, 
while a red flag below it shall denote a “port course” or a green 
oue a “starboard course.” The club race will, we believe, be 
approved by all asa most interesting event, and one that will do 
much to encdurage interclub competition and to stimulate each 
club to make a large showing in camp and put as 
Imany men in the races as possible. The plan arranged 
seems a fair one, but the proposed title “Banner Club” 
savors of the Sabbath-school and an unlimited capacity 
for committing texts to memory, cannot a better name be found? 
Turning to the list of races, the first event is open to serious 
criticism, as such class is entitled to a race of its own, and it is 
unfair to match a Class Il, boat against a ClassIV.,and also to 
use a single blade if the other is faster, easier and in all respects 
better. ‘I'he objectis to shorten the programme, but this must 
not be done at the expense of an important class, which would 
Virtually be.debarred. The second proposal in Event 4 is a 
good one, but the usual race should uot be sacrificed to it. If 
entries enough could be had, why not start both classes together, 
giving a prize for each, A man could elect whether to sail with 
(5ft, and any ballast, or under the lesser limit,and with little 
more trouble to the regatta committee the entries would probably 
be increased and a good chance offered to the less skillful novices. 
The ‘man overboard” race will be a very good test of skill in 
handling and maneuyering, and is an important addition, though 
the distance seems a little too short. The objection made to 
Hyent 1 applies with equal force to § and 10, and the result would 
be that Class IV., if not Class 111, would be driven ont ultimately, 
while the first result might be so many entries as to make fouls at 
the turn inevitable, The comparison of cruising canoes and outfit 
is interesting and important, and has met with favycer where ever 
tried. Weare glad tosee it onthe programme again. The con- 
solation race also isa good idea, as encouraging the less expert 
sailors. The tournament, while amusing, can well be spared from 
the programme in favor of some other contest, as it possesses some 
elements that may lead to hard feeling among the contestants. 
On the whole the programme is an excellent one, and promises to 
Inake the coming races the most important to canoeists and inter- 
esting to spectators that have yet been held.] 


from which the start is to be made, and the start will be over an 
imaginary line drawn from the paaeee boat to the buoy, Five 
minutes before the start -a pistol will be fired from the Judges’ 
boat, and a red flag displayed on the Judges’ boat; one minute be- 
fore the start a pistol will be fired from the Judges’ boat and the 
red flag taken down, and one minute later, as the starting signal, 
a pistol will he fired from the Judges’ boat and the A, C. A. flag 
displayed. To prevent any misunderstanding in case the pistol 
should not go off, the contestants will be guided by the displaying 
and hauling down of the flags on the Judges’ boat. This clause 
will be applied to all sailing races, but not to the combination 
race. 

6, These two sailing races will finish at buoy No. 1, no matter 
where they start, At the finish the Judges’ boat with a red flag 
flying, will be anchored twenty-five feet outside from buoy No. 1, 
and the finish will be over an imaginary ine drawn from the 
Judges’ boat to buoy No.1. ; " 

7. By this plan if will be impossible to tell beforehand what 
the distance of the race will be to within half a mile. The race 
may be three miles, three and one-half miles or two and one-half 
miles, depending upon the starting point. For example,if the 
race starts at buoy No. 1,no matter which course is sailed, the 
distance (twice round) will be three miles. If the race is started 
at No. 2and the course is the ‘"port course,” the distance will be 
two and one-half miles. If the startis from buoy No, 2 and the 
course es the “starboard course,” the distance will be three and one- 
half miles. 

8. It is not claimed that by this plan a true course to windward 
can be secured on the first leg of the triangle in every wind, but it 
is believed that m most cases the first course can be laid so as ta 
make it, if not a true course to windward, nearly so. 

Note E. The club race will be.a sailing and paddling contest 
between clubs. Sailing canoes, Classes A and B, unlimited rig 
and ballast; Paddling canoes, Classes II., II]. and IV. Open 
canoes to bé propelled with single blade paddle. Clubs to enter as 
many contestants as they please. Entries to be made by the chief 
officer of each club contesting, and not by individual 
members, and all entries to be kept secret up to the start. 
The distance to be once round the regular course. Paddling 
canoes to form one fleet and start a few minutes before the sailing 
fieet. The scores to be made up as follaws: Separate scores to be 
kept of the sailing and paddling fleets, and the scores of the 
Sailors and paddlers of each club to be added together, All who 
cross the winning line in the first half of the respective fleets will 
count for their club, the other Lalf will count against their club, 
totals to be deducted from the former, and fhe remainder to 
be the club score, The sailor who crosses the winning line first 
will count for his club a number equal to one-half the number of 
all the sailing canoes in the race, unless there be an odd number, 
in which event he will count for his club a number equal to one- 
half the sailing contestants, less one; the odd one to be the one 
coming in in the center of the flect, and he to count nothing either 
way. The second sailor who crosses the winning line will count 
for hisclub one less than the first,andso on to the sailor who 
crosses last in the first half of the sailing fleet, and he will count 
one for his club. The next sailor to cross, if there is an odd num- 
ber contesting, will count OTE he being the odd man in the 
center, and the next, that is the first sailor of the last half of the 
sailing fleet, wiJ] count one against his club, the one after him will 
count two against his club, and soon down _ to the last sailor, in- 
creasing one each time. The same plan will be pursued as to the 
paddlers, and from the total winning scores of each club there will 
be deducted the losing scores, the remainder to be the club score, 
and the club thus having the highest number of points to be the 
winner of a banner, and to be known until the next meet as the 
“Banner Club.” 

For example, suppose the starters to be: 


CANOES VS. SAILING BOATS. 


Edttor Forest and Stream: 

Messrs. Whitlock and McMurrich compel me to again bother 
you and your readers about canoes, 

Mr, Whitlock’s pleasant manner of winding up his letter forbids 
my Wrangling with him over mere matters of opinion, even were 
J inclined to do so. . 

The statemeuts made in my last letters published in your paper 
must stand for facts, “to thé best of my knowledge and belief, 


Sailing Paddling aie = : Tet Bests 
me asked what bearing had the sharpie-Guenn race of last year 
Washington Club ie Entries. upon the present question? Simply this; Itwasa practical eon 
; bs ung rail ies UBC Ra IPRS te PE OTREL “he ok x on the relative bearing of stability and beam to the speed of small 
ae er eH b SPR As Solete ere ESE mao SONG TUN ma 1 ra sailing boats. A lesson in the primary department of the sehool 
au Cl Ny CTY ES PEE anes bOI NIA TT eth rT 3 of yachting, and a pleasant method of doubling the amount of 
Adams on Ag te a Siesta DOE bea bale 3 8 money ai that time in hand toward buying an international chal- 
aon oe at Pika isied oe cee i ca lenge cup for canoes. Surely these narrow canoeists should 
Ji ate Set b Up wsts cose Bagg se Regs Sais: nets an L heartily thank the little 15ft. sharpie for thrashing them so very 
Pa i . Cl shia TESS sip eee tee Tet i easily. “Guenn” did call my attention to the fact that his canoe 
Taylor Club.  ....2-.6 ves arses ea ie alate Piss we had her dandy reefed, and I did not ‘call the race off,” butsimply 
ii 6 sailed away home after he had twice hailed and admitted his 


defeat in the most graceful manner consistent with balancing his 
narrow canoe. 

To Mr. McMurrich allow me to say that, in accordance with its 
Chinese-like rules, the A. C, A. was debarred from permitting any 
canoe of, say, d4in. or more beam from competing in a race of the 
Association. Consequently there was no regular race open to Red 
Jacket. I was asked by the genial Mr. Stephens if Iwas willing to 


Here five sailors will count for their clubs and five against, and 
one, being the odd man coming in in the middle, will count for 
nothing either way; and three paddlers will count for their club 
and three against. — 

Suppose the sailing race ended as follows: 

One entry of the Washington Club comes in-.-...., center 


4 ie Jefferson Hi i 2d | enteran outside race which, as I understood him, was open to ail 
b : , dackson i 15 d | boats at Grindstone. He received “Yes” for reply, and then told 
be a - Jefferson rn fr tae to get my boat ready. About tive minutes afterward he again 
fo Pa ‘ Monroe - ‘ed appeared and said that not another boat would enter. Comment 
te ‘ Fs Taylor 2 a: is not necessary, yet the facts are suggestive. Mr. Stephens can 
tk . ¥ Madison rr Ri perhaps set the matter straight. 
cy ee * Monroe s Bt Red Jacket bothered no racing canoe at the meet. Her owner 
“ i rr Washington a r would rather sink her than be guilty of such an unsvortsmanlike 
“ te : Adams _ re action; but a deal of incomprehensible and unnecessary shouting 
Oe ae * Jefferson at her was indulged in by an extremely lengthy gentleman on the 
And the paddling race: Joharrie steam launch, and I enjoyed seyeraliquiet smiles over the 
. noise. 

One entry of the ee CO aa ie Stee spe eee Te Ist | “Mr. Whitlock’s attempt to define the cance is yery funny. Dye 
fe ste We Adaniee oF Th ser yas ay pane sernbal 3d been hunting up some authorities, and find that “Webster” states 
et wie * Polk “ | Pespeetanes aber ser pte ae: ith | 2.Canoe to be: 1. “A boat used by rude nations, etc,” (Possibly 
any OR et) Rae a Ghibhyemiene tho" Sa - ‘lik | Haus referring to those individuals who write unparliamentary 
fF it i -Wonrde. % + Cae ager ete ike 0s aa 4 sieeey se 6th letters for publication,) And,2. “A boat made of bark or skins, 


used by savages.” 
The “American Encyclopedia” says she is ‘a boat built by 


The score would be as follows: 
savages,” and again, “boats of this kind are seen of all sizes,” ete. 


Jackson Club— 


Plus 3d place sailing .......-... OSE Ss aie gute ional bee 3 A canoe sufficiently refined for ranking in the American Canoe 
Washington Club— _. Association may fitly be described as asmall, narrow machine 
PINSASE PLACES SALUNE i sc cer eee e nt recaes wdtbany aces 5 commonly used in practicing gymnastics, bathing, and drowning 

Minus 9th place sailing AE eee ees eee ‘pee ene 3 young or inexperienced members of the Association. 
. a 2 In conclusion let me say that 1 am only trying, perhaps in a poor 
Jefterson Clubh— way, to make the sailing canoe a safer, speedier and more com- 
Plus 2d place satling.......2..c0ss sk cee eye eens 4 fortable cruiser than she now is, Haye no objection to Mr. Whit- 
Plus 4th place sailing.....--......... ceeeeeeees Z lock and the rest amusing themselves by capsizing bath tubs, pro- 
: ‘ = 6 viding they won't get drowned, but it does seem that an honest 
Minus 11th place sailing... ... HSA. esc 5 sportsman ike spirit would induce them to use their influence in 
_ 1 | placing the A, C. A, at least on a level with other modern boating 
Taylor Club— a fraternities, Mr, Whitlock in his last letter freely admits that 
Odd, center, 6th place sailing, ..-....-...... .eepevssseviseees . | for open water sailing wide canoes have certain advantages for 
Madison Club— . comfort. If I can prove that they are also much speedier, all that 
Minus 7th place sailing.,,,.....-.. SOA AINE tp totier dey ja toch . ..—1|] Lam aiming at will have been attained, for nine-tenths of all the 
Polk Club— . canoe sailing done between Bangor and Florida is upon wide, open 
Minus 4th place paddling......... ..... Tens psiagitie Atery eee. »--—1 | stretches of water, and nobody paddles from choice when his boat 

Adams Club— . can sail. 
Pins Ist place paddling..,.,.... Soy coe Pee or 3 So long as canoeists eget 50 and 60lb. centerboards and stow 
Plus 3d placepaddhngy . 2... 0k. ee epee 1 bags of shot in their boats, this prating about the value of extreme 
. " = 4 lightness is simply humbug, 

Minus 5th place paddling, ,.,...-.........0062.2 Notwithstanding Mr. Whitlock’s statement to the contrary, Red 
Minus 10th place sailing....,... EN peters 2 Ha Jacket’s speediest and safest sailing is done with no ballast and 
— 6 —2| only one man aboard. Inexperience alone permits a man to say 


that a properly designed boat of 15ft.x47in. requires two men to 
handle her, under any circumstances. THOMAS CLAPHAM, 
ROSLYN, we I., Dec. 25. 


Note F. Of the record races, two are purely paddling, and two 
purely sailing. And itis submitted that the opject should be to 
ave one of each in racing trim, and oue of each in cruising trim. 
This object is accomplished in i 


the paddling races; yiz., in event 
in 
eruising trim. In the sailing races in event No. 9 the canoe isin 
racing trim; and the question is, should not the canoe in the 
other sailing race, event No. 4, be in cruising trim? If so, what is 
cruising trim? 

NoteG. In events Nos. 4and8 where the canoes are required 
to carry acertain load, the winner must ‘weigh out” immediately 
after the race at the landing alongside of the dock. Canoes 
carrying less than the prescribed weight will be disqualified. Any 
canoe landing without being weighed out wiil be disqualified. 
Canoes, other thanrwinners, should keep afloat until winners are 
se out, as in case of an underweigaot, the next in order will 

e called. 

Note H. Rules Governing the Tournament.—Oontesting canoes 
s e formed in two limes, one-half in each, facing each other 
507th. rt. Hach canoe shall be Lean eeea by a paddler, and de- 
tended by a lance-man armed with a padded lance. At signal one 
canoe shall advance from each line and they ll pass to 
starboard of each other. As the pence ae the lance-men may 
attack each other with the padded end of the lance. Lance-men 
shall make no attack except upon their opposing lauce-men, The 
canoes shall be kept under way and on their course, The lance- 
men shall stand and not croucli; they shall not use their hands 
for any purpose except to manage their lances. Paddlers shall do 
no act exce t to manage their canoes. When a lance-man is 
thrown overboard, his canoe shall retire and the successful canoe 
shall proceed on its course and take its position in the line oppo- 
site that from which it started, and there wait uutil again called 
in its order. If neither lance-man is thrown overboard, each 

continues on its courseand take its position, and wait 


Editor Forest and. Stream: 

In order to give a chance to boats over the A. CO. A limits it was 
decided by the regatta committee to offer a prize for boats and 
canoes of greater beam with no limit of rig or ballast. It was ex- 
pected that some of the sneak-boxes, Barnegat cruisers, skiffs 
and other boats, whose owners took Part in the discussion in the 
FOREST AND STREAM last winter, would be present. The race was 
not an “outside” race, but a regular event, announced long 
before in hopes that such boats would enter. When the 
time arrived for the race I interested myself in hunting up 
entries and asked Mr. Olapham whether he would sail, 
which he replied that he was ready. A canvass of the camp, 
howeyer, showed that there was not another boat desirous 
of entering, so the race fell through as any of the canoe races 
would do under similar circumstances. The boats did not come, 
and until they da so it seems useless forthe A. ©. A. to endeavor 
te class them re tly. Mr. Clapham had stated distinctly that 
his boat was rigged solely for cruismg and that for racing she 
needed a much larger sail. Such being the case there was no in- 
ducement for a canoe to enter against her, as victory for the 
smaller boat under racing tig would have counted for nothin 
against the larger one wi re “cruising rig," and the canoe oul 
have had all to lose and nothing to gain. 

W. P. STEPHENS, N. ¥. 0. C. 


Fee ea eA oa esse ai liments of th 
A word with you, before I pass the compliments oa @ Season 
with wae In your editorial remarks headed “Canoes vs. Saili 


caloe : 3 Boats,” in Dec. 30 number u ask what would have been done 
as in the case of a successful canoe, A violation of any of these | with « boats had it not been for McGre 

: = berate 2 gor and Baden-Powell. 
rules shall be a disqualifying foul. Tt seems to me the trouble has been so far that the sailboat men 


[The above programme has been made out principally as a basis | have not been blowing their horn quite as well as the canosists 


49 4 


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(I hope to do my share toward overcoming this difficulty), There 
are in the vicinity of Philadelphia, on the Delaware River, alone, 
1,200 15ft. boats of one type (for the tuck-up is the ducker with a 
square stern)—as many, [ believe, as there are canoes in the Asso- 
ciation. Messrs. McGregor and Baden-Powell had the gift of 
placing their experiences before the public in an entertaing man- 
ner, which attracted the attention of a class of young men ready 
for any new sport which had a spice of danger in its composition. 
This was the period in which the bicycle attained its popularity, 
when the constantly increasing wealth of the country began to be 
felt by the young generation, who were boys when their fathers 
made their money, during the flush war times. Many of these 
men were men of leisure and of means, and to them the cruises 
made were something to be proud of. This feeling displayed itself 
in the public prints, with the result of a constantly increasing 
canoes boom, Now, about everything that has been done in a 
canoe had been done before in boats (to adopt your classification), 
but_as it was the usual thing, no one took the trouble to write the 
cruises up for the benefit of others, In the spring of 1875, with 
a friend, I made a cruise in a batteau from Rock Island to Quincy, 
on the Mississippi River, over 300 miles, and in the fall from St. 
Joe to Kansas City, on the Missouri River, 150 miles, camping out 
on the banks. Yet that wassuch a common thing ou the rivers 
that no one paid the slightest attention to it. Had we only been 
in a canoe we would have had but half the comfort, but would 
haye published a book and retired on everlasting fame, 
Now. Mr. Editor, your department is headed “Canoeing,” and I 
uite agree with you that we wide fellows are trespassers in it. 
ren then give us a show in a boating column, where we can 
pitch into those toothpick fellows to our heart’s content. If you 
can once stir up our gunners and erwisers, who knock around 
among the bays and inlets, they can tell tales which for interest 
will outrival anything we are in the habit of hearing. 
By the way, why does our worthy secretary not use a canoe on 
his cruise to Florida ? Surely a boat which tows a tender is hardly 
acanoe. And his partner uses a Philadelphia boat, too, 
Now then “8.,” that boat you sailed for two years with a keg in 
it was yours, wasn’t it? And you were captain, wasn’t you? If 
then you didn’t like the keg why didn’t you heave it overboard 
and why did you always get a crew that had a liking for the keg? 
It seems to me you had bad luck with that keg. It isthe first time 
I ever heard of the complaint. Of the hundreds of boats of our 
size that I have met week after week for years, the few times that 
Ihave seen the keg have failed to impress themselves upon my 
memory. But then perhaps L was not looking for it, 
Now come, tell the truth. Did you ever see a keg in a ducker on 
its one-day cruise? What a nasty customer it must be, and where 
do you keep it? and how do you prevent its rolling all around the 
boat? I fear your experience on the river has fallen arone an 
unfortunate part of the fraternity. That there are men who have 
little respect for themselves among boatman is an undeniable fact 
(for the same is true among any class of sportsmen) but they-are 
no more noticeable among us than among—vwell, say canoeists for 
instance, It would be queer indeed if none were to be found 
among 2,000 yachtsmen. And the frequent cases of drownings 
that you say resulted were summed up in 1886 to a total of one life 
lost, and that by a collision between a schooner yacht and a tuck- 
up. It has never been whispered, however, that the keg was 
aboard. No record was kept of the fights. It is hardly the fair 
thing to cast a slur ata large body of men because of a chance 
failure among them. But perhaps you have confounded_the 
yachtsmen with the shore parties who camp over night from Five- 
Mile Point to Fancy Hill; they frequently carry the keg. 
Ido not know, of course, that the duckers you beat were open 
ones; but_a little bird whispered that once a big black canoe was 
running down from Gloucester with three duckers in a calm, and 
when they struck a little breeze and the lumpy water off Timber 
Creek the canoe lowered away and was content to—paddle. It 
didn't whisper anything, however, about the semi-professional 
racer. He must have been very decidedly semi toallow a canoe to 
beat him. 
By the way, that was a terrible tough yarn. Yousay your canoe 
was acanvasone. Now, of all materials canvasis, from its nature, 
the one from which the least speed is to beobtained. This from 
its rough surface and because it cannot be stretched so as to give 
the easy, graceful lines of the wooden boat. Yet with this you 
built a smooth, clinker-built boat (presumably you think it a boat 
of fair record since you take pride in the achievement). And, again, 
your canoe is 14.4x32, against the ducker’s 15x48, a difference of 
one-third in displacement, and yet the small boat was fastest. 
Are allour standards of time allowance to be thus upset? And 
still, again, your rig was 85sq. ft. in two sails low down and you 
beat a 96sq. ft. catrig, heretofore supposed to be the speediest of all 


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known rigs, albeit that sometimes a little less to hamper comes 
handy. And then the semi-professional racer, too! Oh! 
toomuch. Let us down a little easier. Callit an open boat with 
a sail too lanes for one man to handle with advantage, with the 
halliards and board too far forward to be reached. And one man, 
when the boat was rigged for two. Then call the boat an old tub 
and the captain one of those fellows that like to paddle around 
alone (an embryo canoeist) and views the races from the end of 
Allen’s Slip, and I grant you could beathim. But, oh! *S,,” don’t 
rub it in too deep. Consider our feelings a little. 

The reason why Isay canoeing is not in favor on the Delaware 
you can see for yourself from tre list of new boats appended. it 
you will contrast this with the new canoes it will not be difficult 
to understand, Ec 

. We shall be pleased to see a canoe meet on the river, and if the 
invitation is open to all itis possible that many yachtsmen will 
be present, But the duckers have a meet every Sunday and are 
easily found, Why not send me your name and let us have a 
test of your canoe’s speed. 

The trouble, “S.,” with the canoeists who once owned duckers is 
that they owned the Camden style, to be found around Cooper's 
Point—you know where—and a disreputable looking lot they are. 
I wish you would inquire whether any of them ever owned a new 
first-class boat before they bought canoes and let me know. 

The reason why a canoe is out of place at a ducker meet is that 
it couldn't get to the camp in time for dinner unless it left before 
daylight, and wouldn't get back tothe slip again before night, 
and the same cause would prevent any pleasure in it while in 


amp. 

The duckers were out on the first of March last year and on 
ne eicauibe a fleet was out, When does the canoe season begin 
and end? 

Mr. Editor, business has been good in our little burg the past 
year with the result that many new boats are coming out and the 
old ones will be sent to Camden to break in canoeists with. Jesse 
Deputy, who built most of the tuck-ups in the Pennsylvania Y. C., 
has hied himself to the lower bay in pursuit of health and shekels, 
so that itis not likely that we will see any of his handiwork in 
the spring. Tommy Ledyard, who the Southwark boys swear by. 
has one ducker ordered for Gloucester and two for Mifflin street 


slip. 

Wignall has just completed the five boats for Vanderbilt’s new 
yacht. Rumor whispers that the cost of these five will reach 
$3,000 on the boat. They were planked with Spanish cedar with 
mahogany and teak scattered around wherever they would look 
retty. e has also finished a 20ft. rowing and sailboat, keel, that 
ooks like a gig for asteam yacht, to replace a similar boat used 
for the past fifteen years on the lakes; it is for Mr. Lewis, of Lewis 
Bros. & Co., and a creditable job itis. For fine work none stand 
higher than Wignall. He is also getting out the frame for a I7ft. 
gilling skiff. : 

Nixon is getting out twenty-five skiffs for his own use at Nes- 
haming. Some people would haye been satisfied with making a 
fortune last year but Nixon is going for another one. 

Ben Fanner has a loft. ducker finished for Wm. Tees, and a 16ft. 
in frame for Wilmington, he also has a tuck-up in frame for 
Bossler, who has a reputation founded on new boats. This tuck- 
up, however, is something out of the ordinary. The Pennsylvania 
Y. C. limits the sail to 26yds. Bossler thinks they can carry more 
so he has cut the beam down to 49in. and increased the depth lin. 
If the boat does what he expects it will result in increasing the 
limit to the Southwark measure, Fanner has orders also for three 
duckers for the Sea Isle Club and two for other parties. 

Geo, R. Fanner has orders on hand for four tuck-ups and three 
duckers, mainly for Alleghany slip men. ; 

Charles Rudolph is reported to have three orders for duckers on 
hand, but has not yet commenced work. : 

Blatz has just laid the keel for a 16ft. boat, said to be for Mr. 
Hamilton Disston, he will be busy the best part of the winter. 
Brewer is building a ducker for his own use. 

Jobnny Rightly and his brother-in-law have two new tuckups 
nearly completed that will be something worthseeing. They built 
one last year teat was said to be the finest of its kind ever turned 
out on the river, it was purchased Ros fire department and pre- 
sented to the Chief of the Pittsburg Fire Department. 

Nick Sheppard is working mainly on stock, he has about 100 
boats of all kinds on hand. : 
Albertson has the hull of a steam Jaunch on hand, built to order, 
but the boiler and engine, which has to be furnished by the owners, 
has been coming allsummer and is not yethere. Sheisaclean 
modeled job, and ought to be showing her heels on the river now. 
He has also two fishing boats on hand. 


Wiser, at Bridesburg, has finished the canoe I wrote about before, 


‘S.,”” it is. 


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and has orders for three duckers. This was a monthago. I have 
not seen him since, but suppose he has mors orders now. 

In Camden, Collins is busy on large Work, and Louder is waiting 
to put fantails on half a dozen square sterns that want to bsinthe 
fashion. Cuas, L. WoRK. 

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 8. e 


THEW.C. A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. 


Ghee Executive Committee of the W. C. A. met in annual session 
at the Stillman House, Cleveland, O., Jan. 10. A quorum was 

present—Rear-Com. T. P. Gaddis, Dayton; J. O. Shiras Bee a 
incinnati; Wm, Ford, Saudusky; Geo. A. Warder Springfiel f 

and Messrs. G. Harry Gardner, C. F. Pennewell, O. H. 

Lewis and B. M. Gardner, of Cleveland. 


Letters and telegrams were read from the four missing officers, 
Com. Ellard, Cincinnati; Vice-Com. Ixitchen, Chicago; C.J. Bous- 


field, Bay City, Mich.; and GC. R. Mellyille, Sandusky. 

The work haying been fully discussed beforeliand, the old rules 
and classification of the W. OC. A. were dropped and the revised 
A.C. A, rules, classification and measurements adopted, and will 
be published in the new Bulletin (Year Book). 

The third annual Bulletin and Prospectus were sketched, and 
will be published with a map of the Lake Erie Islands, at an early 
date. _Kach member will have a copy mailed to his address, and 
canoeists may obtain same from the secretary, J. O. Shiras, 73 
West Third street, Cincinnati, O. ; 

Article first of the By-Laws was changed to read: “Hach appli- 
cation for membership shall be accompanied with the sum of one 
dollar as entrance fee, to be refunded in case of the non-election 
of the applicant. Each subsequent annual payment shall be one 
dollar, aud shall be payable at the date of the annual meet. Ifnot 
paid within two months thereafter, etc.” 

The regatta programme of races will be published at an early 
date. One novelty willbe an “upset” sailing race: “Ata signal 
upset with both sails raised, right canoe and sail across line. No 
special appliances being allowed within or to cover cockpit.” 

The ex-Commodore selected Ballast Island, Lake Erie, as the 
site for the third meet, dates July 18-31, 1887, inclusive. 

The American Canveist was unanimously made tlie official organ 
of the Western Canoe Association, and it was yoted that the min- 
utes of this meeting be sent to both the FoREST AND STREAM and 
the Canveist for publication. 

it was moved and carried that recognizing the value of a, librar- 
Tian to canoeists in general, Mr. C. Bowyer Vaux,5 Union Square, 
New York City, be elected as such, and that ail records of cruises, 
maps, waterways, etc., be forwarded and filed at his office. 

Messrs. Shiras, Ellard and Stedman were appointed as a com- 
mittee to select and obtain estimates upon the W. C. A. badge. 

A long and animated discussion was held in regard to the ways 
and means of becoming a branch or division of the A.C, A. It 
was unanimously decided that could the union be effected it 
would be of mutual benefit. 

The day wound up with a delicious dinner given by the Cleve- 
land C.C.in honor of the visitors, over which they lingered 
several hours discusssing topics of state, or recallling Ballast 
Island reminiscences Gaddis conyulsed the hearers with “What 
I_don’t know about sailing,” and Shiras in his happy way ex- 
lained ‘The new Pecowsic I’m getting.” Pennewell lucidly (7) 
old ‘‘why he did not win the Gardner Cup,” and many were the 
races won “round the table.” JABBERWOCK. 


FLORIDA.—Editor Forest and Stream: There took pings off 
the yacht house, Jacksonville, on Thursday. Dec. 16, the second 
sailing race in theseries for the cup of the Florida C. C., over a, 
three-mile course. On the first stretch it was an exciting contest 
between Louise and Madeleine for first place; the latter, however, 
held the lead to the turning buoy, eee Bne it about One length 
ahead. Louise came about first on the homeward stretch against 
the tide and soon gained such advantage that the interest cen- 
tered more particularly in the contest for second place. The re- 
sult was, First, Louise, C. S. Adams; second, Ida C., R.M. Call; 
third, Madeleine, B. H. Barnett. The Louise, well-known down 
Hast as the Ibis, is a recent valuable addition to our fleet. The 
club has made two delightful visits to its beloved god-father, Dr, 
C. A. Neidé, now encamped with his companion, Mr. Andrews, a 
few miles down the St. Johns and up the Arlington, in a large 
grove. Weconsider ourselves most fortunate indeed, in having 

ersuaded those gentlemen to modify their extensive cruise as to 
ie with us on our trip down the waters of the Halifax, Hillsbor- 
ough and Indian rivers, commencing Jan, 4. The next race in the 
cup series takes place over the same course on New Years Day.— 
SECRETARY F.C. G 


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sj eee interest of most persons in the fish which forms such a 

large proportion of their daily food extends seldom any fur- 
ther than as to how the particular individual before them at any 
time, whether the useful but humble cod, the delicately tinted 
mackerel, the homely herring or the noble salmon, has fared at. 
the hands of the cook. From therivers of Oregon, from the Atlan- 
tic sea coast and from the banks of Newfoundland are gathered 
a supply of food of all kinds, furnishing at the same time the 
cheapest sustenance of the poor and some of the rarest dainties 
that grace the tables of the rich. This supply, however, is so plen- 
tiful, so cheap, and so much a matter of course, that few stop to 
think of its importance as a national industry, of the capital in- 
vested, of the thousands it supports, or of the danger, hardship 
and loss of life which attend it. The history of the American fish- 
ing fleet is a most interesting one, involving as it does not only the 
records of the earliest expeditions to our coasts, the birth and 
growth of shipbuilding and naval design, but the creation of a 
most valuable reserve on which to draw in times of war, a large 
body of trained and hardy seamen largely of native birth, forming 
in itself the nucleus of a formidable navy. 

To follow up this history would be a pleasing task, but space 
prevents it now; and we can only refer those who would pursue it 
further’ to the claborate paper contained in the Report on the 
Shipbuilding Industry of the United States compiled by Mr. Henry 
Hall, Special Agent of the Census Office. The magnitude of the 
interests involved may be gathered from the following figures 
from Mr. Hall’s report: The number of men employed in 1880 was 
131,426 ; of these 101,684 were fishermen and 29,742 were shoresmen. 
The number of vessels was 6,605, with a tonnage of 408,297.82 tons, 
valued at $9,357,282; while the 44,804 boats were worth $2,465,593. 
The total value invested was $17,987,412. The fleet has grown b 
slow degrees from rowboats to various small sailing craft an 
then into sloops and schooners of 50 to 100 tons, the average being 
about 75 tons. The chief qualification of the earlier schooners was 
their seagoing power, being safe, strong and sturdy little vessels 
well fitted to cncounter the severe service exacted of them; bu 
with the development of the trade, and stronger competition, 
speed came to the front, and between thirty and iorty years since 
the “clipper schooner” drove out the old models. Sharp and clean 
cut in all directions, and with large rigs, these vessels were far 
speedier than the old; but they were also less seaworthy, and in 
this respect they have become werse from year to year, until the 
annual loss of life on the Panks makes an appalling total. 

The evil became so great at last as to attract the attention of 
some who are engaged in efforts to lessen the dangers of the sail- 
or’s life, foremost among whom is Capt. J. W. Collins, of Glouces- 
ter, Mass., a practical fisherman, brought up to the life, and now 

ermanently connected with the U.S. Fish Commission, who has 

abored steadily for a long time to introduce safer models into 
the fleet. Thoroughly informed in all that relates to fishing and 
the requirements of the service, and experienced in the design and 
construction of vessels, Capt. Collins has been able to appeal to 
the fishermen as one of themselves, and much good has followed 
his able writings. The schooners have grown deeper and have 
been improyed in many respects, as pointed out by Capt. Collins, 
but the greatest advance isshown in the new boat designed for 
the U.S. Fish Commission and built last year at Noank, Conn., 
under his supervision. The Grampus was built asa model fishin: 
smack, and she is used for practical tests of fishing apparatus, an 
of the various methods of fishing, as well as for the ordinary ser- 
vice of the Commission in securing specimens, transporting live 
fish and similar work. 


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REGATTA AT TARPON SPRINGS.—On Christmas Day a 
regatta was held at Tarpon Springs, Fla., under the direction of a 
committee of the citizens composed of Messrs. Payne, Scott, 
Tessier, Meyer, Blum and Hope. The day was warm, from 70° to 
80°, with a light N.H, wind, The summary is as follows: : 

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THE PLANS OF THE THISTLE. 


AST week the representative of the Boston Herald was in New 
York and exhibited the so-called plans of the Thistle to some 
of the leading yachtsmen, most of whom testified to a belief in 
their authenticity. We can only repeat our first assertion that 
while the drawings may have comefrom Mr, Watson’s office, there 
is every reason for a belief that they do not, in outline or dimen- 
sions, represent the new yacht. We can add, on authority, that 
up to a very recent date the original drawings had not been out- 
side of My, Watson’s private room, and the only copy in the yard 
was in the hands of one trustworthy man. There had been, how- 
ever, some rough heliograph sketches sens out to several builders 
as aids in making estimates. To suppose that those interested 
have taken every precaution to lock up the plans and keep the 
details confined to two or three persons, and then have given out 
freely the correct tracings and dimensions is simply ridiculous. 
The following telegram from Glasgow appeared in the New York 
Herald of Jan. 9; 

Some amusement was excited on the Clyde to-day on the arrival 
of the Boston Herald of Dec. 26, containing the working drawings 
of the Thistle, with specific dimensions, aud interviews based on 
these alleged plans. The question mooted here is, who hoaxed 
that enterprising newspaper? It is well known on the Clyde that 
Mr. James Bell, in whose name the challenge appears, has ex- 
pressed. himself strongly that he has bound the designer, Mr. 

atson, not to divulge any of the dimensions of the Thistle until 
the yacht is in frame, when the Loard of Trade officials can see 
her and give the Custom House a certificate of hertonnage, Then 
only will the official challenge and the yacht’s dimenions be sent 
to New York. Probably these will be sent.in March, so that, al- 
lowing for the necessary six months’ notice, the race can take 
place in the middle of October. Itis not generally known, however, 
even hereabouis —but it is certainly true—that the Thistle is being 
built by a syndicate of five men, the principal among whom is Mr. 
James Coats, Jr., the thread millionaire of Paisley, and the owner 
of the crack Bnelish racing yachts Marjorie and Madge. Hitherto 
his name has not appeared in print, the reason perhaps being, as 
some think, that, doing a very large business in America, it 
might be thought he ought not_to oppose America for the Cup. 
But such a reason is fallacious. Mr, James Bell, as a yachusman, 
was almost unheard of even here until the challenge for the Cup 
was made, but Mr. Coats finding the money and being at the back 
of the challenge is a arenes to American yachtsmen that 
nothing is to be spared to bring back by aid of the Thistle the 
valued America’s Cup, 


“TWAS A FAMOUS VICTORY.”—Editor Forest and Stream: 
The undersigned is one of the benighted individuals who has been 
laboring under the false impression that the owners of Genesta 
and Galatea put themselves to the trifling expense of a trip across 
the “pond,” with some thought, perhaps shght expectations, of 
winning glory and renown for themselves, thi ir vessels and their 
country. To accomplish this with overwhelming success, [believe 
it necessa;y that they (Genesta and Galatea) should be somewhere 
in the yicinity of the home stakeboat about the time the race was 
finished. Thatis whatIdidthink. It seems though, like Galatea 
al the finish, l was “way off,” but thanks to “Loyaliy,” I am in- 
formed through the medium of the FoREST AND STREAM that 
“another year is about to close, and with the last,it shows a 
victory for the Englishmen, not that they have secured the Cup, 
for that of itself is of small value, but that they have forced an 
acknowledgment from us by the acceptance of their ideas, that 
we were not able, if leit to our own resoure-s, independent of help, 
to successfully cope with them and defendthe Cup.” From which 
it would appear that in the pre-arranged programme of our Eng- 
lish cousins, the winning of the Cup figured only as aminor detail. 
What they particularly desired, what their hearts yearned for, 
what they spent their time and their money for, was the proud 
distinction of being defeated with their own weapons. Now while 
this may he very gratifying to the Englishmen, the fact of our 
having taken such an uufairadvantage is necessarily humilitating 
to all good and true Yankees. Perhaps “Loyalty” can furnish us 
with more or less authentic proof that Noah, if not a native born, 
at least showed some Yankee characteristics. Did he Jay in, for 
use of first cabin passengérs, an unusual supply of beans? Did he 
try to palm off on the live stock shoe pegs, sharpened at each end, 
for oats? If lsay we cau lay no claim to Noah asafellow country- 
man, and we must acknowledge him as the original designer and 
builder, why then should we presume to build boats of any kind? 
—YANKEE DOODLE. 


KNICKERBOCKER Y, C.—The annual meetin 
was held on Jan.5at the Mount Morris Hotel, Harlem, a large 
number being present. The following amendments were pro- 
posed, but only afew voted in their favor, and neither was car- 
ried; Toamend Article I. Section 1, to read ‘‘The initiation fee 
shall be $10.’ The present fee is $20. To eliminate Section 7, of 
the sailing regulations, with Seawanhaka rule and substitute the 
following: “Cabin yachts to be measured as per waterline length, 
with one-third tie overhang added thereto." The present rule is 
sailarea. The length and sail area rule has been in use for two 
seasons and has worked very well in classifying yachts of various 
types, but itis opposed by a few whose yachts fare badly under it. 
No rule can be found that will not be hard on some few boats out 
of a large fleet, and as inthe majority of cases the rule was satis- 
factory the majority voted forits retention. The officers for 1857 
were clected as follows: Commodore, G. W. Rosenquest, sloop 
Mayotta; Vice-Commodore, R. W. Rathbone, cutter Surf; Treas- 
urer, OC. W. Lamb; Secretary, A.Varian; Measurer, Charles Cough- 
trey, cutter Nanita; Fleet Surgeon, Dr, Ringer, sloop Supervisor; 
Steward, Augustus Wagner, sloo Maggie. he ‘Trustees electe: 
were M. J. Greeley, Chairman; W. Potter, Jr., George T. Charlton, 
I, Paxon and J. Harris. After the conclusion of the meeting the 
club adjourned to the large hall below, where tables were laid for 
nearly ninety members and guests. The dinner was followed by 
songs and speeches and it was late when the party broke up after 
a very pleasant evening. The dinner was arranged by Messrs. 
Thos, I. Millerand W.D. Reed, and to them the success of the 
experiment is due. The club has not been in the habit of holding 
an annual dinner, but this occasion clearly proved the importance 
of such meetings in promoting closer relations among the mem- 
bers and of uniting the club through the winter, and the dinner 
will probably become a permanent feature of the annual meeting. 


THE PROPORTIONS OF THE THISTLE,—It seems to be 
generally accepted asafact on this side that Mr, Watson will 
build a wider boat than heretofore, availing himself of the lati- 
tude. allowed by the new rule, but there is no evidence thus far 
that this will be the case. No doubt Thistle will be wider than 
Galatea, but Mr. Webb has gone further in the large sizes than 
any other designer, the nearest of the other boats being Irex, 
The Watson boats, on the other hand, have all been wider in the 
larger sizes, Vanduara being just 5 beams in length, Marjorie 4.2 
beams, and May 5.3 beams. Genesta is 5.4 beams, frex 6.57, and 
Galatea 5.8 beams. While Thistle may show alittle more beam 
above water and a rounder side, there is no reason to suppose that 
she will depart materially from her predecessors. 


of the K. ¥. CG. 


SEAWANHAKA @, ¥. C.—The first meeting of the Seawanhaka 
C. Y. C. for 1887 was held at Delmonico’s on Jan. 10, with Commo- 
dore Canfield in the chair. The reports of the Board of Trustees, 
Secretary and Treasurer were read, shawing a very prosperous 
year for the club. The Trustees reported that the experiment of 
a club yacht had proved a success, as the Venture had been in 
commission for five months from May 15, and had been used 
nearly every day. The Secretary’s report showed that, in spite of 
the resignations presented some time since, the club’s member- 
ship was as high as ever, and the Treasurer's report showed the 
finances to be in good condition, The committee on “club-house 
and future abiding place” reported progress, but the plans they 
have under consideration are not sufliciently matured to be laid 
before the club. The special committee on ‘Revision of fle Sail- 
ing Regulations” presented a full report, embodying a number of 
important changes in the sailing rules, The report was ordered 
printed and laid before the club. My, Simond’s motion to raise the 
cost of life membership to $2.50 was adopted. The officers elected for 
1887 were: Commodore, A, Cass Canfield; Vice-Commodore, Robert 
Center; Rear-Commodore, Ralph W. Ellis; Secretary, L., F. 
@Orémieulx; Treasurer, W. B. Simonds; Measurer, John ‘Hyslop; 
Fleet Surgeon, J. W. Roosevelt. M,D.; Fleet Chaplain, Geo. KR. 
Vandewater, D.D.; Board of Trustees, W. B. Simonds, Wim. 
Foulke, Jr., J. F. Tams, Wm. W. Tomkins and R. L. Belknap; 
Sailing Committee, Louis F. Bayard, F. O. De Luze, L. F. d’Oré- 
mieulx, J. A. Montant and M. M. Howland: Law Committee, C, 
W. Wetmore, H. P. Rogers, Sindey_Chubb; House Committee, 
F, O, DeLuze, Chas, H, Leland, H. 8. Rokenbaugh. 


YACHTS AT THE BAHAMAS,.—The British officials at the 
Bahamas have lately extended to American yachts the same priv- 
ileges enjoyed by the Royal Yacht Squadron, the act reading as 
follows: “‘When any yacht arriving within these islands shall 
have on board any stores, provisions, liquors, sails or other mate- 
rials for the use of and belonging io the said vessel, which the 
owner or master thereof may deem it necessary to land, but with 
the intention of taking the same on board again, it shall be lawful 
for the Receiver-General, under such regulations as he may con- 
sider necessary with respect theretorelat ve toentering and clear- 
ing the same, to allow such stores, provisions, liquors, sails and 
other materials to be landed and warenoused, and to be removed 
and taken from such warehouse for consumption and use on board 
of such vessel, without the payment of any taxes or charges of any 
kind whatsoever, anything in any act of Assembly to the contrary 
notwithstanding,” A yen to be entitled to the foregoing privi- 
leges musi produce to the chief revenue officer at the port at which 
she arrives the commission or other document issued by the proper 
authorities of the foreign nation to which such yacht belongs and 
under which such vessel is identilied and recognized as a yacht of 
such nation. This concession is due to the eflorts of Gen. Perkins 
when ai Nassau last winter. 


THE GREAT NEWSPAPER YACHT RACEH,—To witness the 
reckless manner in which the hardy tars of the press have under- 
taken the dangers and discomforts of an ocean race in midwiuter, 
the enthusiasm with which they sound the praises of ocean yacht- 
ing, and the promptitude with which they have entered their 
respective favorites, one would almost believe that they had 
always fayored such rough sport. Itis amusing to contrast the 
sportsmanlike spirit with which they discourse now on the glories 
of Atlantic racing, and the easy victories in store for American 
yachts, with the cold reception they gave only a few months since 
to-a bona fide challenge for an ocean race. The distance proposed 
then was only 1,200 miles, but it was too far. Now they have 
entered the entire keel schooner fleet fora race across to England, 
another to New York and back, and a fourth trip home, or about 
12,000 miles in all. Go slowly, gentlemen, or you may stumble 
fcross some takers of these bold offers, who willbe no more ac- 
ceptable than was Lieut. Henn with Galatea last fall, 


A YACHT CLUB AT ROCHESTER.—The organization of a 
racht club at Rochester, N. Y., was finally effected at a meetin 
ately held at the Clinton House. The officers elected for 188 
were: Commodore, George H. Newell; Yice-Commodore, Matt 
Cartwright; Captain, EH, M. Walbridge; Secretary, Charles A. 
Worts; Treasurer, HE. Ocumpaugh; Fleet Surgeon, Dr. W.S8. Hall; 
Measurer, J. J. Leary; Directors, H. 8. Tomer, W. N. Oothout, 
George P. Goulding, C, A, Phillips, These officers, except surgeon 
and measurer, constitute the executive committee of the club, 
Mr, J. Bietry l as offered a site for a basin on a ten years’ lease at 
a nominal sum. The constitution and by-laws, based on those of 
the Oswego Y. C., were adopted, and the members, fifty in num- 
ber, signed the roll. The Executive Committee were empowered 
to apply for admission to the L. Y, it. A., if they considered it de- 
sirable. A sloop, d0x8ft. lay.l. and 4ft. draft, will be built before 
spring, and also a cutter, 30x7ft, and 5ft, draft, Several other 
yachts will be purchased by members. 


THE NEW SECOND CLASS BOATS.—The plans of Mr, Iselin’s 
new yacht have been changed lately, and she will be built of steel 
by Mr. Piepgrass at his new yard at City Island. Her length is 
net, 1. w.l., beam 21ft. and draft 8ft., with lead keel and center- 
board, of the same general type, but differing some in detail. Mr. 
J, kt. Maxwell will have a yacht of 69ft. 1. w.1. from a model of his 
own in connection with Mr. John Mumm, who will build the yacht 
at Bay Ridge. Mr. W. Ziegler, owner of the sloop Thistle, will 
also build for the class, and probably from a Herreshoff model, the 
boat being also builtat Bristol. These three yachts make it certain 
that there will be plenty of sport in the second class, and the pros- 

ects may be still brighter when Thisile’s length is made public. 
he wiseacres are already picking out the winning yacht, and 
some of them seem to have forgetten that Bedouin is still in the 
second class. 


ICE YACHTING.—The ice yachtsmen areallready. The chief 
events of the season thus far have been the running away with an 
iceboat by two boys, one of whom narrowly escaped drowning, 
being rescued by a young lady; and a similar aecident at Tuxedo, 
where a lady and gent!eman sailed into an air hole, but were fished 
out. The first race of the year took place on Jan.7,on the North 
Shrewsbury, the entries being: First Class—Grover Cleveland, 
George Coley and Uncle Bob. Second Class—Kittie, Capt. James 
Doughty, and Zero, Capt. Edward Throckmorton, Grover Cleye- 
land won in her class, time 39min. 52sec., and Kittie in hers, time 
40min. 20sec. The course was 12}4 miles and wind N.N.E. 


NEW YORK Y. C.—The nominations for officers for 1887 are: 
Commodore, Elbridge T. Gerry; Vice-Commodore, Charles Cool- 
edge Haight; Rear-Commodore, Francis C. Lawrence, Jr.; Secre- 
tary, John Bird; Treasurer, F. W.J. Hurst; Fleet Surgeon, Morris 
J. Asch, M, D,; Measurer, John Hyslop; Regatta Committee, 
Gouverneur Kortright, Alexander Taylor, Jr., and Stephen Pea« 
body; House Committee, D. Henry Knowlton, E. A. Houghton, H, 
M. Durant, and James N. Winslow; Committee on Admission, 
Chester Griswold, John 8. Dickerson, Henry C. Ward, Gilbert L. 
Haight, and George L. Ingraham. The annual meeting will be 
held on Feb. 4. 

A SLOOP YACHT MISSING.—The sloop Dream, which left 
Beaufort, N. C., on Dec. 31, has not yet arrived at Charleston, and 
much anxiety is felt for her safety. 


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A DESIGN FOR A THIRD-CLASS RACER.—Mr, J. Borden, 
Jr., of the Boston Yacht Agency, has lately made a design for a 
racer of Clara's class. the dimensions being as follows: Length 
over all, 67ft.; lw.l., 52ft.; beam, extreme, 16ft.; lw.L, 15ft. 6in.; 
draft, Tit. 6in.; displacement, 41.03 tons. The design is greatly cut 
away forward, with a strong rake to keel, the sternpost is plumb, 
and aboye water the hull has a clipper stern and a long counter. 
The sheer is peculiar, being high forward, the lowest poirt far aft 
and a quick turn up at counter. The yacht is intended for a good 
a eines; while the immersed surface has been kept as small as 

ossible. 


SANS PEUR—The Duke of Sutherland's steam yacht arrived 
at Charleston, 8. 0., on Jan. 5, and is now awaiting her owner. 
She was sixteen days from Plymouth, calling at Bermuda, and 
the passage is reported as stormy throughout. The worst weather 
was encountered on the three days’ rnn between Bermuda and 
Charleston, several severe gales heing met with, while the jibboom. 
and foretopmast were carried_away and the gig was swept over- 
board. Repairs were made at Charleston and she sailed on Jan, 10 
for Fernandina. 


BURLINGTON BAY.—Mr. Geo. Webster is building at Hamil- 
ton, Ont.,a deep sloop, 42ft. load waterline, lift. 5in. beam and 
with 5 tons on Keel,. The yaw] Molly will come out with a new 
cutter rig. The yachtsmen of Hamilton lately held a debate on 
the question of cutter ys, sloop, in which the cutter side was vic- 
torious, and their claims for safety, more comfort, and equal, if 
not superior speed, were allowed. 


ECLIPSE Y. C.—Officers for 1887: Commodore, Peter Krumlich; 
Vice-Commodore, D, Shay; Rear-Commodore, T,. J. Hume; Secre- 
tary, E. A. Dunham; Financial Secretary, W. H. Houghton; 
Measurer, James Gorton; Steward, Herbert Smith: Sergeant-at- 
Arms, §. McManus; Regatta Committee, Fred Hammer, Joseph 
Stroebel, George Mackenzie, E. B. McManus and Lewis McGowan. 

LARCHMONT Y. C.—A special meeting of the Larchmont Y. 
O. was held on Jan, 6, at which it was decided to purchase the 
Carver estate, near the clun grounds at Larchmont, the price 
being $100,000. The new property will be improved to adapt it to 
the demands of the club. 

THE PROPOSED OCEAN RAOP.—No further action has been 
taken as yet by the Royal Thames Y. C. in regard to their offer of 
a cup. Mr. Gush’s proposal for a race has excited some talk 
peau the schooner men, but no one has yet come forward to join 

im. 

A NAME FOR A CUP DEFENDER.—The name Goat has. been 
suggested for one of the new yachts soon to be built, as that use- 
and picturesque animal is accustomed to swallow Thistles. 

NAMOUNA.—Mr. Bennett's steam yacht is to be at Marseilles 
by Jan. 15, where her owner will join her for a cruise on the Afri- 
can coast. 

MARION WENTWORTH,.—This schooner, belonging to the 
estate of Mr. Thos. W. Pierce, has been purchased by Mr. Lucius 
H. Smith, of New York. 

THE SALVATION NAVY.—The British schooner Vestal, 
80x1it., has been purchased by the Salvation Army for a cruise 
in the North Sea. : 

STELLA, steam yacht, of New York, arrived at Charleston Jan. 
+ naga a s0 well known to all our readers, i8 a guest on 

oar'd, 

THE CRUISE OF THE BRUNHILDE.—Mr. J. J. Phelps’s 
schooner has arrived at Valparaiso, Chili, fram San Francisco, 

C. G. GREENE, steam yacht, has been sold by Messrs. Field d& 
Young to go to Bermuda. She will fit out at Philadelphia. 


NIRVANA.—Gen, Perkins’s schooner has left New York for 
Nassau, N, P., her owner going by steamer to join her. 


PILGRIM.—The statement of the sale of Dr. Winslow's Pilgrim 
Was incorrect, as she is still for sale, 


Answers to Correspondents. 


‘ES Neo Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 


DELL, Sauk)/Centre, Minn.—A white partridge was shot near 
this town last fall; is not this an uncommon bird? Ans, Albinoes 
cannot be said to be common among any birds. The FOREST AND 
STREAM has contained records of several albino grouse. 


A, §S, R.. Windsor, N. C.—I send you a sparrow; will you be kind 
enough to tell me ifitis an English sparrow. I claim that itis 
not, as they have been here for a numberof years and do not in- 
erease, and therefore are not Enea as the English birds in- 


crease very rapidly. Ans. The bird is a young male English 
sparrow (Passer domesticus). 


The sparrow is indeed a British institution, and a sup- 
porter of the British arms too—not in the way that the lion 
and unicorn may be, but in this, that he follows our armies 
into every field. Wherever our conquering camps are 
pitched there the sparrow takes possession of foreign soil. 
He flies with our battalions, as the eagle did with the 
legions, perched on our flagstaff and chirps his satisfaction 
in a full-fed, matter-of-fact sort of way thatis strongly na- 
tional. Zululand now knows him and he is familiar in the 
Soudan; he is at home among the mulberries in the Canda- 
har bazaar and out on the peach-dotted plains before Cabul. 
Nor is it only the commissariat wagons of war that he fol- 
lows, for he goes abroad a symbol of civilization and the 
commercial conquests of peace, Following “‘the course of 
empire westward,’’ the British sparrow has invaded America, 
Five years ago it had spread as far as Omaha, on the skirt of 
the great prairies, and sailing round the Horn in our mer- 
chant vessels had occupied San Francisco on the Pacific and 
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THE MARLIN FIRE ARMS Co. 


New Haven, Conn., January 10, 1887. 


Some weeks ago we wrote to our customers advising them not to sell Winchester ammunition for .32, .38 and .40-caliber Marlin 
Rifles, for the reason that the cartridges made by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. in these sizes were not properly constructed. 
Under date of December 10th, 1886, the Winchester Co. issued a printed circular to the public, making some remarks to which we 
deem a reply necessary. 

To begin at the beginning: The first Marlin Rifles which we made were .45-caliber, and intended ro take the United States 
Government regulation cartridge. We were soon satisfied that the large primer used in the Government cartridge was not the 
proper one for a Magazine Rifle, and we induced both the U. M. C. and the Winchester Companies to furnish ammunition for our 
rifles using small primers. These .45-caliber cartridges are. still made in that manner (See page 63 of the Winchester Catalogue, 
dated October, 1886). 

Shortly after this we brought out the .40-60, an entirely new size, ammunition for which was made by both Companies, also 
with a small primer at our request and from our gauges Some time after that, we called on the Winchester Co. with a model and 
gauge for the .38-55 cartridge; after examining the model cartridge and having noticed that it was made with a small primer 
and flat pointed ball, one of the officers of the Winchester Co., who was present, remarked that we were evidently intending to use 
this cartridge for a magazine gun, We affirmed that this was our intention, and a further remark by this said officer, saying that 
this was the proper way to get up a cartridge for that purpose. We introduce this incident to show that the Winchester Co. fully 
understood the point at issue. The .38-55 cartridge as well as the .32-40, which latter we brought out at the same time, were also 
made just like the .40-60 and .45-70 had been, with a small primer. These cartridges are so advertised in their Catalogue of 
November, 1885, page 66. A significant fact in this connection is that the .40-60 Winchester cartridge (which was made to compete 
with our .40-60) was then and is now made with a small primer, We claim that ammunition for Repeating Rifles, where the 
cartridges follow each other consecutively in a tube, should in all cases have SMALL primers to insure perfect safety, as when large 
primers are used, there is more or less liability, if the weapon be severely jolted, to an explosion of one or more cartridges in the 
magazine, because the bullet of one cartridge abuts against the primer of the next. If small primers are used, the apex of the bullet 
will not touch the primer but come against the solid head of the shell, thus insuring perfect safety in that respect. We guarantee 
the Marlin Rifle to be PERFECTLY SAFE, and therefore insist on small primers as the only proper ones. 

In the matter of the Army Trials to which their circular refers, and in which they claim that the Board tested large primers 
with entirely satisfactory results, the Report of the Board shows that an exhaustive test was made on this point, and that large 
primer cartridges twice exploded in the magazine, thus proving that our objections to ammunition so made are well taken. 

Some months ago we began to get complaints of missfires. These complaints continued to come in from all parts of the 
country, parties usually claiming that the cause must be some defect in the Arm, We investigated and found in each case 
ammunition of the Winchester make had been used, and then for the first time we discovered that they had altered the cartridges 
.82-40, .88-55 and .40-60, and substituted large primers; we also found that the primer pockets had been made nearly 1-32 of an 
inch too deep, so that the first blow sent the primer deeper into the pocket, and it required another blow to explode it. We were 
much annoyed, had been put to considerable expense, and as a large amount of the Winchester make of Marlin cartridges were on 
the market distributed all over the country, it would have been serious for us to allow the matter to go any further. We called twice 
on the Winchester Co. to have the matter remedied, but received no satisfaction, and when we found, on the issue of their Catalogue of 


October, 1886, that they did not intend to accede to our request to go back to the original style of Marlin cartridges, which had been 


made from models and gauges furnished by us, we concluded the only way to protect ourselves and prevent our Arms being condemned 
and driven out of the market by faulty ammunition, was to take the same course that the Winchester Company claim they had to 
take with regard to their own arms, and guarantee our rifles only when used with ammunition properly constructed. 

We do not question the ability of the Winchester Co. to make good ammunition, as we have had abundant proof that they can 
do so, but what we claim, is, that this particular ammunition is not properly made for the purpose it is intended for. We are not 
makers of ammunition, and it is for our interest that any and all makes of cartridges can be used in our Arms, If the Winchester 
Co. will see fit to go back to first principles, we shall take pleasure in advising the use of their cartridges for Marlin Rifles equally 
with those of other manufacturers. 

One other point: In the Winchester Circular a fling is made at the quality of our Arms. The best comment to be offered 
upon this point is, that, with the prices of our Rifles about 20 per cent. higher than the Winchester, the sale during 1886 has 
INCREASED 35 PER CENT. over any previous year, and we have never been obliged to. meet their prices to do all the trade our 
facilities would permit. 

We do not like controversies, and regret the necessity of this circular; but we desire to have the matter put in its true light, 


and to keep our goods properly and favorably before the public. 
Respectfully yours, 


The Marlin Fire Arms Co. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


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Sportsman's Library. 


We will forward any of these Books by mail, postpaid, on receipt af price, 
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ANGLING. 


Adirondack Fishes, Fred Mather.-.... AA 
American Angler’s Book, Notris......- Ano 
Angling, Penmell...-..:.+. 
Ansting Palics, DA WSOMs. = 46. sree -evac bers res 
Black Bass Fishing, Henshall..............-. 
Fish Culture, Norris.........-.... oo otetey 7 
Fish Hatching and Fish Catching, Roose- 
ire’ tesa hal (Uh ¥/2] ca ea g epee a 

- Fishing, Bottom or Float..................... 
Fishing With the a Orvis-Cheney Collect. 
Fly Fishing and Fly Making for Trout, Keene 
Bly Wishing in Maime Lakes......-..---.--..- 

_ Fly Fishing and Fly Making, Keene......... 
1 Fly Rods and Fly Tackle, Wells 
_ Krank Forester’s Fish and Wishing... ...... 
Frank Forester’s Fishing With Hook and 


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Scientific Angler............ Mikki Rocone a2 Te 
Superior Fishing, or the Striped Bass, Trout, 

etc., by Roosevelt 
Trolling for Pike, Salmon and Trout........ 
The Game Fish of the Northern States and 

British Provinces, by Roosevelt............ 
Trout Culture, Slack.;.......cssesseecseneees i 


NATURAL HISTORY. 


HORSE. 


Boots and Saddles, Mrs. Custer...........-.- 
Bruce’s Stud Book, 3 vols. -...... .2.-..0.255 ‘ 
Dadd’s American Reformed Horse Book, 8vo 
Dadd’s Modern Horse Doctor, 12mo.......-.. 
Horse and Hounds, illus.-........-..--++++-. “ 
Horses, Famous American Race.....--..--+- 
Horses, Famous American Trotting........ ¥ 
Horses, Famous, of America............0.-55 
59 | Jenning’s Horse Training... . 
ta | Mayhew’s Horse Doctor, 400 ills......-...-. 
Mayhew’s Horse Management 
McOlure’s Stable Guide... ..-.----.-..-+++---- 
Riding and Driving.........--..-... oo yrs 
Riding Recollections, Whyte Melville’s..... 
Stonehenge on the Horse, English edit’n, 8vo 
Stonehenge on the-Horse, Amer. ed., 12mo.. 
The Book of the Horse......:...-. ikesotperre 
The Saddle Horse, Guide to Riding and 
Training, ilus.......--. . seen ven ett ce te eee 
Veterinary Dictionary, GoOligioe ems aeceeroe 
Wallace’s American Stud Book...........--. 
Wallace’s American Trotting Register, 2 vols 
Woodruff’s Trotting Horses of erica..:. 
Youatt and Spooner on the Horse, illus...., 


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HUNTING—SHOOTING. 


Adventures on the Great Hunting Grounds 

of the World, 22 illus. -.. 2... . ees. ceee tee 
American pus sees The, Lewis....--+-... 
Antelope and Deer of America, Caton...... 
Bear Hunting, Bowman......-.............4. 
Crack Shot (the Rife) “Barber, illus...” 
Dead Shot (The Gun), or Sportsman’s Guide 


Down the West Branch, by Capt. Farrar... . 


A Naturalist’s Rambles About Home, Abbott 150 | Field, Cover and Trap Shooting, Bogardus.. 
A. O. U. Check List of N. A. Birds.......---. 3 Frank Forester’s Sporting Scenes and Char- 
American Bird Pancier, ...........5.....5-- a eae LAN OOIENe OnE. SMHS Sonera Eran 
Antelope and Deer of America, Caton.....- Frank Forester’s Manual for Young Sports- 
Baird's Birds of North America.... ...,--. ante econ Bee ON ates nner cere ts 
Bird Notes,....-.-..,2-.. +0237 5 let et dad Gunsmiths’ Manual, illus., 376 pp..-..-...--. 
Birds and Wild Animals, Wilson.........-.. ow I Became a Crack Shot, Farrow...-.... 
Birds Nesting, Ingersoll..................--- i How I Became a Sportsman, EV OW) wees ti « 
Birds of Hastern Penusylyania............-. How to Hunt and Trap, Batty..:-....-. Ags 
Birds and Their Haunts...............5--+5- Hrs. ane Boands, it He AGO TE Re 
Oe ee MSS eather Hunting Trips of a Ranchman, Roosevelt.. 


Common Objects of the Seashore............ 
Coues’ Check List of North American Birds 
Game Water Birds of the Atlantic Coast, 


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Guide to the Study of Insects, Packard..... 
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Intelligence of Animals, 54illus., Menant..- 
Maimmials of New York, paper $4; cloth.... 
Manual of Taxidermy, Maynard 
Manual of Vertebrates, Jordan.............. 
Maynard’s Butterflies, colored plates,....... 
Minot’s Land and Game Birds............... 


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Taxidermists’ Manual, Brown..-...-. .-..., 
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Wilson's Noctes Ambrosianz, by Prof. Wil- 
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Boat Sailor’s Manual 
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Book of Knots, by Tom Bowling. . tines 
Canoe and Camp Cookery, Seneca.......-... 
Canoe and Boat Building tor Amateurs, W, 
TP ASS | Crag ates ths Sse secon Soo ok en nee ates ee 
Canoe Handling, CO. B. Vaux.......,......... 
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Corinthian Yachtsman, Biddie.-../......... . 
Cruises in Small Yachts, Speed.............. 
Donaldson's Steam Machinery............... 
Four Months in a Sneakbox, Bishop......... 
Frazar’s Practical Boat Sailin: ; 
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Guide to Adirondack Region, Stoddard .... 
_ Guide to Androscoggin Region.......,....... 
Historical and Biographical Atlas of New 
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any former period in its history. This is an interesting fact, for it proves, with the bes 
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The tone and high character of the journal, as one fit for sportsmen to receive into their 
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stream inconsistent with the highest type of manhood, so, the editors are convinced, there 
should be in a journal like the Formst AND STREAM nothing to offend good taste. 

The ForEst AND STREAM will be, in the future as in the past, thoroughly representa- 
tive of the best field sportsmanship of America. It will maintain its position as the chosen 
exponent of those who.seek recreation with gun or rod, rifle, canoe or yacht. Its character 
will be scrupulously preserved, and readers in 1887 may expect a rich fund of sporting 
sketches and stories, suggestions, bright sayings, prompt, reliable news, and interesting 
discussions. Angler, shooter, dog breeder, canoeist and yachtsman, may be assured that 
whatever is of interest in these respective fields in 1887 will find its way into the columns of 
the ForEST AND STREAM. 


The Sportsman Tourist 


columns are filled with bright sketches of travel, camp life and adventure, the reflected ex- 
perience of a host of outers, 


Natural History. 


Papers descriptive of bird life, chapters of animal biography, notes on the ways of field, 
forest and water creatures as observed by sportmen, anglers and naturalists, make up these 
pages. The special work of the past year has been the establishment of the Audubon 
Society for the Protection of Birds, begun in February, and having now a membership 
approaching 20,000, 

Angling and Shooting. 

Time was when asingle journal sufficed in this country for adequate discussion of all the 
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The Kennel. 


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Rifle and Trap Shooting 


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Canoeing. 


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of the following species: Green-winged 

teal, blue-winged teal, widgeon, redheads, can= 

vas-backs, hooded merganser, golden eye and 

buffie-head ducks. Will buy or exchange tame 

wood ducks. FRED MATHER, Cold Spring 
Harbor, N, Y. jan6,tf 


ANTED.—LIVE GROUSE, RUFFED AND 

¥ Pinnated, ten to fifty ees of each for 

propagation. Address PINNATED, Forest and 
Stream office. dee23,5t 


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6, 1884. Weare short of these issues, and would be 

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these numbers that they do not want will send to 

Forest and Stream Pub. ©o.. 39 Park Row, New 
York City. mar26,tf 


Lor Sale. 
DO YOU WANT 


To purchase these books? Send me your offer 
and we will correspond: ‘Fishing Tourist,” Hal- 
lock; “Woods and Waters,” Street, 1860; “Four 
Months in a Sneakbox,” Bishop; “The Gun and 
Its Development,’ Greener; *““The Wild Fowler,” 
. C. Folkard; “Trotting Horse of America,” H. 
Woodruff; “American Wildfowl Shooting,” Long; 
“Dead Shot.’ Marksman; ‘Frank Forrester’s 
Sporting Scenes and Characters,” Vols. I. and 11; 
“Frank Forrester’s Complete Manual for Young 
Sportsmen;” Fishing in American Waters,” G. 
Scott; “American Angler’s Book,” Norris. 
“Worse Portraiture,” J. C. Simpson; ‘“Andros- 
ecogein Lakes,” Farrar; ‘‘Domesticated Trout,” 
L. Stone. I will not sell one book, but will dis- 
pose of the entire lot. There are several prime 
works in the list. Address BOOKWORM, Box 
403, Red Bank, N. J. jan13,1t 


TO FISHERMEN, 


The undersigned will sell to sportsmen lakes 
and streams well stocked with trout and. easily 
accessible, in the Maritime Provinces of Canada, 
where the fee of a few salmon fishing chances 
can yet be had. Tracings on linen on a large scale 
of any rivers there, showing granted lands, fur- 
nished to order. Address EDWARD JACK, 
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Can. jan6,tf 


fy 


Q 


.HOOTING AND FISHING BETWEEN THE 
Atlantic and Chesapeake. Profitable lands, 
good buildings, combining shooting (geese, ducks, 
quail, woodcock and salt water birds). fishing 
ood and abundant, oyster rights excellent; 
ours to New York ina sleeper. Write BROWNE, 
JACOB & CO., Accomack C. H., Va. dec30 


Oo! 


OR SALE.— TWO FULL SUITS OF 

ancient Egyptian armor, consisting of steel 

breast plates, steel helmets with brass trimmings, 

guns, swords, etc.; all recently brought from 

Egypt and said to be more than three hundred 

vears old. Lock Box 287, Suspension Bridge, N.Y. 
janl3,3t 


| ee WHITE HARES (Lepus _Americanus) 
captured and properly boxed and delivered 
to express in Bethel, Me., in good condition on 
receipt of orders and remittances at $3 per ee 
Refer to Hon. H. O. Stanley, Dixfield, Me., Fish 
and Game Commissioner. J. G. RICH, Bethel, 
Me. decl6,tf 


Chester White, Berkshire 
and Poland China _ Pigs, 
fine setter dogs, Scotch 
Collies, Foxhounds and 
Beagles, Sheep and Poultry, 
a bred and for sale by W. 
GIBB CO., West Chester, Chester Co., Pa, 
Send stamp for circular and price list. 


LIVE QUAIL FOR SALE 


Jn fine condition. Western. birds. E. B. WOOD- 
WARD, 174 Chambers street, New York. 


OR SALE AT A BARGAIN.—ONE JOHN 

A. Nichols’ B. L., 12-bore, 30in., 844lbs., finest 

Quality, claborately_engrayed, highly finished 

and perfectly new. Will be sold at one-half the 

original cost. Can be seen at H. C. SQUIRES, 
178 Broadway, New York. sept2.tt 


DENNIS. jy8, tf 


ROOK TROUT EGGS AND YOUNG FRY 
superior quality furnished in quantities 
urechaser. Troutpond forsale. Address 
R. E. FOLLETT, Indian Hollow Brook Trout 
Fishery Windham, Conn. noy25, tf 


| Hu the Stutl. 
STUD COLLIES. 


RED GAUNTLET, sable, by champion Char- 
Jemagne (10,691), dam Hasty (8,528), by champion 
Carlyle (3,505) out of Glen (6,502), by Trefoil (4,523). 
Meg by Mec out of Clyde, own sister to Scott 
(2,896). Red Gauntlet gained 2d prize in a class 
of twenty-eight at Crystal Palace show, Jan. 15, 

884. 

: BONNIE DUNKELD, black, white and tan, 
by Highlander (9,429), dam Electric (14,330), by 
Trevor (9,446), dam Hasty (8,528),-by champion 
Carlyle (8,505), etc., as in Red Gauntlet. Bonnie 
Dunkeld won Ist at New Haven, 1886. He is a 
large dog, with good coat and frill. | = 

No-better blood is to be-found on the continent. 
Service fee only $15. Apply to McEHWEN & 
GIBSON, Byron, Ont. A few young dogs and 
bitches-for sale. 


STUD. 


CASTLE ROCK SCOTCH COLLIE KENNELS 
sBENWYVIS Gu5 igi Wola? doce ana 
puppies yy UNSON, Branford, Conn. 


New York. 


Yu the Sint, 
IN THE STUD, 


Ilford Cromwell 


CHAMPION MASTIFF, 
Fee $50. 


DEBONAIR, 


First prize winner in open mastiff class at 


Wayerly, N. J. 
_ Fee $50. 


Ghee Henne. 


Grand Bou-Necours Kennels, 


Near Péruwelz (Hainault), Belgium. 
ESTABLISHED IN 1865. 


Property of Mr. Aug. Tondreau Loiseau, 
BANKER AT PERUWELZ. 


Having purchased these dogs, together with 
the champion bitehés Lorna Doone and Bal Gal 
from Dr. J. F. Perry (Ashmont), I offer the dogs 
in the stud, and will be able to supply pups from 
the bitches. 

For further information address 


H. GERALD HULL, 
Saratoga, N. Y. 


HONEN-Coated Scotch Collies 


OR SHEEP DOGS. 


IN THE STUD. 


IWwllamore, (Litter brother to 
England’s champion Dublin Scot). 

Imported Blwejach.et, a splendid 
specimen of the Blue Mirle. 

Dogs and puppies for sale. 

Apply for particulars to 
CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS, 

P. O. Box 1630, Philadelphia. 


Memphis and Avent Kennel, 


IN THE STUD. 


The four field trial and bench show winners that 
annot be equalied in America. 
Champion PAUL GLADSTONE, fee $50. 
Champion RODERIGO, fee $75. 
REBEL WIND’EM, winner English Derby, 
blood brother of Count Noble, fee $50. 
CANADA PEG, bred by Dr. N. Rowe, National 
Derby winner, fee $50. 
Broken dogs for sale. 
Address J. M. AVENT, Hiekory Valley, Teon., or 
MEMPHIS.& AVENT KENNEL, Memphis,'Tenn. 


hand, and to retrieve perfectly all kinds of game, 
The kennels are constantly open to visitors. 
Adult and trained dogs can be shipped at Ant~- 
werp (Belgium) destined for the principal ports 
of the two Americas. 


St. Bernard Pups. 


For Sale—Grand pups by Merchant Prince and 
other noted dogs, rough and smooth-coated; also 
English pug pups from best strains, Prices 
always moderate. Address with stamp HSSEX 
KENNELS, Andover, Mass. decd, tf 


E. B. GOLDSMITH, 
Cusiom House and Forwarding Agent, 


58 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. 
Receives and forwards Dogs, Fowls, etc., etc., to 
any destination. Kennel Clibs, Sportsmen and 
others, intending to import degs from Europe, 
should -have their stock consigned to him. 
mation furnished in regard to the best methods of 
importing, shipping, etc. 


Mastifi For Sale, 


12 mos. old, kind, 3034in, high, fawn color, 1301bs. 
weight, house broken. Price $100. No deviation. 
Inquire for pedigree and dog of 
J, SMITH CHANDLER, 
Coldwater, Mich. 


oct28,tt 


oct28, tf 


jan6,tt 


FOR SAL&. 

Pointer puppies, by champion Duke ex Grace 
(A. KR. 1250). Liewellim puppies, by Rock (Rock 
—Hazel Kirk) ex La Belle Creole (A.K.R. 3036), 
Beagles, collies, shepherds and greyhounds. Box 
472, Pittsburgh, Pa. 


For SALE.—PURE LLEWELIN PUPPIES 

by Dashing Lion, sire of some of the most 

noted field and bench show winners; $15 each. 
OHIO KENNELS, Washingtonville, Ohio. ok 
jan64t 


FOREST CITY KENNELS. 
St. Bernards and English Pugs. 


IN THE STUD. 


Champion rough-coated St. Bernard Crosar 
A.K.R. 22); fee $25. English pug Sam; fee 30 
Pups for sale. Address with stamp, Portland, Me, 


GSsus Bonahu 
IN THE STUD. 


OR SALE.—PAIR OF HIGH BRED TRISH 


very handsome, very fast and kind. 
Apply to ROBERT SEWELL, 
547 Church st., Toronto, Can. 


English greyhound puppies, bred only from stock 
id qualities. These are the 
aristocrats of all dogs. DR. VAN HUMMELL, 


Denver, Colo. 


WILL SELL FINE RED IRISH SETTER 
pups, 3 mos. old, champions Hicho, Derg, 
Hutchinson's Bob, Ponto and Venus blood at $10 


tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35, A. M. TUCKER, 8 


Main street, Charlestown. Mass. and $15, or brace $20. Write me; printed pedi- 
eree. Address H. A. FLETCHER, #1 Com- 
mercial street, Portland, Me. dec23,tt 


Che Kennel. 
Point LE res 


OME FINE IRISH SETTERS AT A LOW 
rice, Champion Glencho pups and others. 
A.W. PEARSALL, Huntington, L. fT. dee2s,tf 


TO OWNERS OF VALUABLE DOGS! 


Thave excellent accommodation for a limited 
number of dogs, and can guarantee good board, 
best of care and plenty of exercise, with the dogs 
kept mainly in yards and not on the chain. 

Peat: prepare these dogs for exhibition, and 

resent in person at all of the shews in 


nels. Address F. C. PHEBUS 
_merset Kennels, Bernardsville, N 


FOR SALE. 


THE FIRST PRIZE MASTIFF BITCH 


Boss Inady Clare, 
(A.1k.R. 8644); sire Boss (A.K.R. “ice oh at ee 


pointers. The above stock is noted for its bench 
show and excellent field qualities. For ute ete., 
address with stamp CLIFTON KENNELS, 75 
Clifton Place, Jersey City, N. J. deca0, tf 


OR SALE.—THE LARGEST AND BEST 
Newfoundland dog in this country; weight 
160tbs.; splendid head, grand feet, color jet black. 
Price $100. Further particulars address WM. W. 
SILVEY, 135 So. Highth st., Phila., Pa. jan6,tf 


PLEASANT GORDON KENNELS.— 
ue For Sale—Thirteen solid black and tan Gor- 
don setter dog puppies, out of Chloe Beaulah and 
Bell Mont, by Argus Ji. First-class Morrison 
Dp puppies out of Judy and Puggings by Dude. 
yhid prize stock; Prices low; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. C. T. BROWNELL, P. 0. Box 335, New 
Bedford, Mass. 


OR SALE.—RED IRISH SETTER PUPS, BY } 

Hazel outot Glencho, at a reasonable figure. 

MARMADUKE RICHARDSON, 35 Maiden ames 
Jano, 


id disposition, gentle and affectionate. i 
$100. Also Great’ Dane and Mastiff pups for 
sale. 

Boss in Stud; fee $50. | 

His get are remarkable for their great size in 
one litter; six in one litter weighed from 1001bs. 
to 11644!bs. each at 6mos. old, a weight that I 


Rory O’More Kennels. 
. For Sale—Thoroughbred and full pedigreed red 


Irish setter stock, brood bitches and puppies. | question was ever reached by one in any litter in 
Enclose stamp forreply. W.N. CALLENDER, | America before. — J..L. WINCHELL, 
Albany, N.Y. decs0tt Fair Haven, Vt. 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 
LITTLETON, N. H., 


‘Have for sale a few fine pred bull-terrier, fox- 
] janl3,tf 


terrier and beagle dogs and pups. 


y es AND RABBIT HOUNDS.—A LIMITED 
number of sure trailers, with good voice, at 

$20each. C.F. KENT, Monticello, N. x are 
a 7 


PUBS, . r R 


follo D ' 
aud Chicago, 1883, sixteen firsts, nine sperieh 


Foe. SALE.+FINE COCKER 


5 


id- liver and white, males and fema. second and one third. At New York, 
de Bo BAMELS Millis Mass, it ! firste, six specials and one third 


—e 


THE WHITE MOUNTAIN KENNELS, 


Ghe Kennet. 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS, 


For Sale—Finé litter of pups by the celebrated 


ILFORD CAUTION 


Winner of Ist at each Boston, Hartford and New 
York Fanciers’ shows, 1886. These pups are of 
the new type. : 
ILFORD CAUTION is acknowledged to be 
ae vee headed mastiff in America if not in the 
For price and catalogue apply tou 
E. H. MOORE 
Pine Hill Kennel 
Melrose, Mass. 


AM POSITIVELY GOING 
out of the fancy and offer 
my entire kennel of well- 
bred prize-winning English 


Mastiffs for sale. Also 
Brockner & Evans’ port- 
able kennels, traveling 


boxes, wire fencing, ete. 
Address for particulars, 


VICTOR M. HALDEMAN, 
General Wayne, Del. Co., Pa. 


COCKERS. 


Address FLURETFOOT KENNELS 
novls,tt Delhi, Del, Co., NvY: 


MA WW ENAEL, 


89 Fourth St., Hoboken, N. J. 


Breeder of Irish Setters 


Under guarantee and life Insurance. 
Send for circular. 


Ve DOV OU-AWANT ADO G2: |, 
: DOG BUYERS’ GUIDE. 
Qolored plates, 100 engraviugs |} 
of different breeds, prices they are 
worth, and where to buy them ff 
Mailed for 15 Cents. ¢ 1 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 
ia 237 S. Highth St, Philadelphia, Pa, » 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 

TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 

st., Exeter, England, has several grand ones for 

sale, brindles and fawns, including stud dogs 

seat ee and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited. 


One Chance in a Life Time. 


lar containing full descriptions. ROSECROFT 


KENNELS, Birmingham, Conn. 


OR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR ENGLISH 

setter bitch or gun, a field pointer and bench 

show winner. J. W. TRANTUM, Middletown, 
Conn. jan6,2t 


OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. Address H. B. RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass. 22,tf 


sept 
Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y. 


Irish and Gordon setters for work as well as show 
deci7.t? 


Setter Puppies for $5. 


We have a number of setter pu pies from 5 to 
10 wks. old, dogs and bitches, of a colors; we 
close out for $> each. Dogs of same breed from 
6 mos. tol yr. old, $8 each. These setters are of 
good native blood, fair nose and not gunshy, and 
satisfaction is guaranteed in every case. 
Wa. W. SILVEY, _ 
135 South Eighth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


Great Bargains in St. Barmards. 


ising young dog, $250. Bitches: Kader, Tresa, 
Tamina at $150, $250, $150. 


few Hector—Belline vitch puppies left, for sale 
cheap. Tei KENNELS, 
Arlington, N. J. 


American Foxhounds. 


We have for sale a large number of the best 
practical foxhounds in this country; trained 
dogs atid bitches and puppies. Prices for guar- 
anteed. peoken Bane ee year old, unbroken, 

5; puppies. am io ‘ ¥ 
a gta SOCIATED FANCIERS, — 
jani3,tf 237 South Highth st., Phila., Pa. 


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CONTENTS. 
EDITORIAL. Sma AND Rives FIsHina. 
What Protection May Do. A Fish Tale. 
Godwin's hallucinations. FISHCULTURE. 
Suap Shots. apetee Protection. 
THE SPORTSMAN TOURIST. THE KENNEL 


The Pacific Coast Field Trials. 
Dogs are Property. 
The Ben Hill—Lillian Heat. 
Collie Sweepstakes. 
Kennel Management. 
Kennel Notes. 

RIFLE AND TRAP SHOOTING. 
Annual Rifie Meeting. 
Range and Gallery. 


Travels in Boon Gah Arrah- 
biggee. 

The Headwaters of the Sissiboo 
NATURAL HISTORY, 

Avian Tuberculosis. 

Mother Care. 

Migrating Larks. 
GAME BAG AND GUN. 

“The Hounds of the Plains.’ 


Another Day with the Cordelia The Trap. 
Club. National Gun Association. 
The Maine Game Law. YACHTING, 


The Schooner-Smack Grampus 
Those Plans of the Thistle. 
Elections of Officers. 


Swan Island, 
Dead River Region. 
- Virginia Game Notes. 


Grouse and the Snow Crust. The Ocean Yacht Races. 
A New England Fox Hunt. CANOEING. 
Passaic County Association. Pecowsic. 


SEA AND RIVER FI Western Canoeists and the 
The Menhaden Steamers. 


The New York Trout Law. 


SHING, 


ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 


GOODWINS HALLUCINATIONS. 


HERE is some reason to believe that the blindness of 
the State Game Protector whose district includes 
the great markets of New York city is not a physical 
defect, but partakes of the nature of mental obliquity. 
Godwin does not permit the game dealers of this city 
to defy the laws because he cannot see the game they 
unlawfully display, but because he is incapable of the 
mental processes which take place in the brain of an 
ordinary official when he runs against open violations of 
law. When Godwin confronts a ruffed grouse hanging 
up in market after the season has closed, there may be 
the physical process of seeing, but the subsequent events 
give no indication that the protector’s brain has per- 
formed its proper functions in the matter. 

The only other hypothesis to account for this officer’s 
delinquency is to assume that he is the victim of certain 
unfortunate hallucinations. The first of these is that the 
game lawis a joke, enacted as abit of horse-play at 
Albany, not to be interpreted as serious, and under no 
circumstances to be enforced as other laws are enforced. 
This is the view he presumably held for the first thirteen 
days of January with respect to the ruffed grouse statute. 
On Jan. 14 this notice appeared in the daily papers: 

T desire to call the attention of marketmen and others inter- 
ested in the subject to the fact that, by a law passed by the New 
York State Legislature of 1886 (section 36, chapter 194, Laws 1886) 
the offering for sale or haying in possession of any ruffed grouse, 
commonly called partridges, or pinnated grouse, commonly 
called prairie chickens, is prohibited after Dec. 31. As this law 
changes the time for possession and sale of these birds from what 
it has been heretofore, and is not generally understood by the 
public, I think it proper that I should give notice that I shall en- 
force the law.—J. H. Gopwiy, Ir, State Game Protector for the 
Second District. 

From this it may be inferred that Godwin has the 
hallucination that if the law actually does mean some- 
thing the way to punish violators is to come out in print 
fourteen days behindhand and announce “I think it 
proper that I should give notice that I shall enforce the 
law.” This is surely bad enough and absurd enough. As 
a hostler to rush frantically to shut the barn door after 
the horse is out, Godwin would be a tremendous success. 
Another of the protector’s ridiculous notions is that by 
these proclamations in print he frightens the dealers 

: and makes of himself a terrible fellow in their eyes. 


- 


One more of this bombastic official’s hallucinations is 
that he is earning his salary. The citizens of the State 
may have some interest to know whether he succeeds in 
drawing his pay for January. Unless the public money 
is intentionally to be frittered away on officials who wink 
at violation of laws they are sworn to enforce, it is time 
for Godwin’s place to be filled by some one else. 


WHAT PROTECTION MAY DO. 


1 ii is well understood that animals which are protected 

from their natural enemies tend to increase in num- 
bers very rapidly. Striking examples of this are the wild 
cattle and horses of South America and of portions of our 
own West. This very rapid increase of wild and domes- 
tic animals is not only a most important fact in natural 
history, but is of extreme interest to the sportsman as 
well. It shows just what might result if any large terri- 
tory should be set apart and our own native wild animals 
should be free from the attacks of man, their only im. 
portant enemy. Itshows what ought to, and will, take 
place in the Yellowstone National Park, if only it be prop- 
erly protected. 

All the wild cattle and horses, which at the beginning 
of the present century thronged the plains of South Amer- 
ica, came from the few pairs first brought over by the 
Spaniards, and their remarkable increase was due to the 
absence of natural enemies and the favorable conditions 
jo their surroundings. 

Humboldt in his travels states on the authority of 
Azzara that in the latter part of the last century there 
were believed to exist on the plains of Buenos Ayres 12,- 
000,000, cows and 8,000,000 horses, without including the 
unbranded animals, which would add largely to this 
number. M, Deponsin the Quarterly Review, has calcu- 
lated that on the plains between the Orinoco and Lake 
Maracaybo there roam at large 1,200,000 cattle, 180,000 
horses and 90,000 mules. The cattle ranges of our own 
West tell a similar story to-day. 


In all these cases the animals have no enemy to fear, 
except man, and the country is admirably adapted to the 
demands of their life. 

But it is not only the largeanimals that tend to increase 
if preserved from their natural enemies. Our smaller 
mammals and our game birds feel equally the benefits of 
rigid protection. We have in mind now a farm on 
Long Island on which the owner looks after his quail 
with the most sedulous care, and the results of his efforts 
have been suchas torichly repay him. He writes of 
this as follows: ‘‘They increase very fast. For instance, 
when I stopped all shooting and trespassing on my prem- 
ises two years ago, there were about twenty birds on the 
400 acres, The following fall I killed sixty birds and left 
enough for seed. This fall and winter I have bagged one 
hundred and sixty-one birds, and there are fifty pairs on 
the place now. If all goes well, at this rate, what a lot 
I will have next year. If they do sometimes raise two 
broods, why I will have a thousand birds to shoot at next 
fall.” 

This is what one man has done on his farm of 400 acres. 
On a larger area the results might not be so satisfactory, 
yet with proper protection against poaching and with 
due care and feeding during the winter, the quail can 
be made to feel that they are at home, and will remain 
and increase in numbers with startling rapidity. 

If a number of adjoining land owners should pursue 
this course, they would always have the very best of 
shooting for themselves, or what to some men would be 
more important, could lease the shooting privileges of 
their land for a good round sum, Long Island is the 
natural home of the quail, and all that the Rand need 
there is proper care and protection. 

Almost the same thing would take place in the case of 
the ruffed grouse. This is a bird of very local habits, and 
except during its wanderings in the early autumn, rarely 
strays far from the piece of woods in which it was reared 
and though it travels about more or less during September 
and October, it is almost sure to return to its home when, 
the frosty weather comes. 

Our ducks and wildfowl generally seem to remember 
from year to year grounds on which they are exempt from 
disturbance, and congregate im such places in spring and 
fallin great numbers. We believe that there is no game 
bird or animal which will not amply repay by its increase 
any intelligent and continued effort made for its protection. 

This is a lesson that the sportsman may wel] lay to 


‘heart before it is too late. 


VOL. XXVII,—No. 26, 
} Nos. 39 & 40 PARK Row, NEw YORK, 
SNAP SHOTS. 


HE trial of James M. McFarland in the Supreme Court 
of Washington county, at Machias, Me., has been 
concluded. McFarland was a companion of Graves, the 
deer hounder, when Graves killed the two wardens, Niles 
and Hill; and was charged with having been accessory 
after the fact to the murder. The jury acquitted him. 
Such a verdict may be accepted as giving evidence of a 
decided change in logal public sentiment respecting the 
killing of game officers by lawless ruffians. As our cor- 
respondent ‘‘Special” intimates, there is among certain 
classes a feeling that Graves and McFarland were only 
taking game which belonged to them by a method which 
was legitimate because it suited them to employ it, and 
in killing game wardens citizens are only defending 
themselves in the exercise of a natuialright. In due 
course of time it will be in order for the assassin Graves 
to return to the bosom of his family and receive the sym- 
pathy of friends and neighbors for hardships undergone 
during his exile. 


Among the grotesque communications which have from 
time to time been received at this office is one which 
came from a firm of attorneys in Maine, intimating that 
unless the FOREST AND STREAM produced certain manu- 
script relating to the notorious ‘‘Shacker Band,” of 
Wesley, Me., there would be troubleahead. The remarks 
in this journal, reflecting on Maine poachers who burn 
barns and cows and behead horses in their stables at mid- 
night, had wounded the sensitive natures of the Wesley 
people. It will be remembered that Dr. Sam. B, Hunter, 
of Machias, was half-way sued for libel by these people, 
the plaintiffs failing to put in an appearance when the 
time came for trying the suit. A sequel to all this is the 
sentence of the incendiary deer dogger, Devereaux Fen- 
lason, to twelve years at hard labor in the State prison, 
for having fired game warden Munson’s barn at Wesley, 
with intent to burn the dwelling also. 


State “Game Protector” Whitaker, of Southampton, 
did not arrive in Brooklyn on the thirteen-days schedule 
time last week. Owing to a heavy storm he was late, 
Then in default of having his badge or other ordinary 
means of identification, he was practically powerless to 
cope with the illicit grouse dealers, who, with tongue in 
cheek, were inclined to deride him. The Long Island 
‘same protector” is an amiable old gentleman, by his 
friends much esteemed for his social qualities, but quite 
unfit to discharge the duties of his office except to regu- 
larly draw the salary. Some one who can do it without 
hurting his feelings ought to try to show him how grace- 
ful it would be for him to resign and give another man a 
chance not only to draw the salary but to do something 
toward earning it. 


The Eastern New York Fish and Game Protective As- 
sociation has appointed a committe to doctor up the 
game law. It is to be hoped that the Association will in- 
struct its delegates so that it will not again be necessary 
to repudiate them, as was largely done last winter when 
Dr. Ward gave out his misleading deer hounding effusion 
and tried to make the Association responsible for its 
peculiar character. ‘‘We, the people of England,” pro- 
claimed the three tailors of Tooley street. ‘‘We, the 
Eastern Association,” said Dr. Ward. Itis time to have 
done with altering good laws into bad ones to suit the 
selfishness of cliques within cliques. 


A Lynn, Mass., young lady wore a feather-bedecked 
hat out in a rain-storm the other day. The rain trickled 
from the hat down on to her face, taking with it some of 
the arsenic used for curing the bird skins. At last ac- 
counts she was expected to recover. There is a moral in 


this, but women will never give up bird-skin decoration 


from fear of arsenical poisoning; they will brave every- 
thing for fashion, no matter how unreasonable and 
heathenish the style may be. 


Fhe poison alarmists are not likely to have much influ- 
ence on feather wearers; nor is it any more probable that 
the worm alarmists will materially affect the people who 
eat spring ducks. Spring shooting will no doubt be abol- 
ished, and that before very long, but this will not be 
brought about by sensational alarms of the danger of 
eating game because it is in spring infested with internal 
parasites. The abolition of spring shooting is a common 
sense Move and it can be accomplished by common sense 
qneasures, 


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‘B02 | ! FOREST AND STREAM. [JaN. 20, 1887. 


Che Sportsman Tourist, 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 


man of the party, ‘‘dat serve him right to cut him open, 
so dat de bears lick him insides out.” But the boy pro- 
tested with tears that ‘‘deoxes” had broken into the camp 
and eaten the sugar, 

doe, by the way, is a character—part French and part 
negro—he has the viyacity of the former and the drollery 
of the latter. We are much amused by his account of a 
moose hunt in which he had taken an active part two 
years before. 

“You see,” said he, ‘‘Mr. Blank to Yarmouth, he like 
to call de moose, so he get two Injuns to call, and me and 
Andy to tote de dunnage. Well, we go away back de 
Fifth Lake where de moose signs plenty, dere dey leave 
me, Mr. Blank and Andy and de Injuns go way and 
leave me to watch the dunnage. Dey aint gone far; de 
Injuns call, Andy and Mr, Blank lay low. Pretty soon, 
bumby, way off'n de distance, de bull moose holler. 
Mighty Moses! he am a comin’ fro de bush, his horns 
agoin agin de trees, ker-blim, ker-blam, ker-blim, ker- 
blam. ‘T’aintno fire, andoh my chillim how lonesome I 
git! Den I git skeered. So skeered dassent look up, 
When [looks up all de bushes seem dey moose horns. 
‘Joe,’ says I, ‘mooses am gittin too thick.’ I skinned up 
atree. Bang, goesarifie, and de monstrus beast falls 
nearly agin de tree I in. Oh, how I bless dat tree, I 
fairly hug it, UF comes Andy and Mr. Blank and cut de 
moose throat, ‘Joe,’ yells dey, ‘Joe,’ but I sees de critter 
kick so Ilay still. Mr. Blank hear me comin down, and 
how Andy and he laugh; den dey commence for to cut 
de tree down. Den I begs off. You don’t never get me 
goin’ callin’ agin. Moose horns comin fro’ de bush am de 
most devilishest noise what you ever hear.” 

Bidding Joe and his friends good day, we strike out 
for Fourth Lake. Our intention is to follow this lake and 
its outlet to Third Lake, and proceed in the same way to 
Second and Grand; at the latter we know a logging crew 
to be at work. 

These lakes are from 14 to 8 miles in length. Between 
each of them there are rapids half a mile or more in 
length, where the water swirls over and among great 
boulders of granite, resting now and then fora moment 
in a foam-flecked pool, only to issue forth again and dash 
its amber flood over a fall into the boiling basin below, 
We labor under a great disadvantage in having no canoe 
with which to cross the lakes. Along Fourth Lake we 
find the traveling very difficult; in fact it is to me the 
most wearisome day of the whole trip, and though we 
walk only about seven miles, it takes us the greater part 
of the day to do it, so that when the outlet is reached we 
conclude to camp for the night. 

Como’s ax is swung with good effect, and soon we are 
lying upon our hemlock beds, under the brush lean-to, a 
roaring: fire of white birch in front of us, and my blanket 
at our heads to keep off the wind, 

To-morrow I shallhave enough fishing to delight my 
heart, my companion says. Soon that time comes which 
those who have experienced it can never forget—the time 
when you lie back and look out on the wall of blackness 
beyond the fire, the white trunk of the dead tree oppo- 
site fo the camp reflecting the light gleams out of the 
darkness, while the leaves of the beech tree overhead 
rustle crisply under the influence of the rising heat ; 
from the distance comes the murmur of the river rush- 
ing over the rocks, or the wild cry of the loon on the 
neighboring lake, Gradually a haze creeps over your 
eyes, the leaves form weird, fantastic shapes, grow less 
distinct, disappear, and you are asleep. 

At the first approach of dawn, our breakfast eaten, we 
make our way to the river. The rocks afford good sta- 
tions from which to cast. My companion seats himself 
on the bank and watches, meanwhile, my movements 
with expectant air. He has all along predicted that he 
would show me a trout that would break my rod, I sup- 
pose, by the way he looks, he is praying earnestly for 
that trout now. Various kinds of flies are tried, but the 
fish rise sluggishly or do not heed them. Then I remem- 
bered the parting advice of an experienced angler of 
Digby, ‘‘anything with blue in it is good.” The advice 
was not wasted, for on the morning of my start I tied 
some flies according to his directions. I change for these. 
There must be trout in this pool or nowhere. My flies 
drop into the foam and the stretcher is sucked in by a 
good half-pounder. He is hardly landed before a great 
red-bellied fellow fiops himself out of water for a floating 
leaf, ‘‘Good shot!” cries Como; and I have him fast. In 
this current he seems to weigh ten pounds. The struggle 
is short and decisive, but the rod conquers. I lead him 
carefully in to Como, who stoops down and tries his best 
to grasp the slippery body now gasping hard and weakly 
moving its fins, but his troutship makes one final eftort 
and slips through his grasp. Ah, why did we bring no 
landing net! 

But all trout do not escape from us in this way, for we 
go down stream, taking them in almost every pool, Then 
comes the long tramp round Third Lake, the outlet of 
which is at last reached. While my companion makes 
camp I try my luck at the stream and soon discover, by 
the way the trout rise, that sport awaits me on the mor- 


we see in the dim distance, far down the lake, a lumber 
brow about which men and patient oxen are toiling. We 
work our way toward it, crossing the outlet on a decay- 
ing dam, once used to drive the logs down the Sissiboo to 
Weymouth Mills, ' 

We find the loggers kind and hospitable, as all the 
people in this region are. They soon put us on the road 
to their camp, where we stop for some time to rest and 
dry our clothes. Then, after having imbibed some hot 
tea, we once more shoulder our packs and struggle man- 
fully onward. 

Forty pounds of trout in addition to our other burdens 
make no light load, but after a long tramp the white 
houses of the French settlement appear in the distance, 
and we pluck up courage and press on. At 9 o’clock, 
tired and footsore, but feeling well repaid for our exer- 
tions, we arrive at Como’s, 

The next day, rested in body, my creel close packed 
with trout weighing from 4lbs, to 14lbs. each. I take the 
train again at North Range, eager to show and distribute 
my spoils among expectant friends in Digby, 

If our time had not been so limited we should have 
made the trip in a different manner. The right way 
would be to go in with an ox team and sled, upon which 
the canoes and traps could be stowed, The log house at 
Fifth Lake could be used as headquarters from which 
short excursions could be made by canoe or on foot to 
the surrounding lakes. 

I never before saw so many partridges, nor such large 
ones, full grown and fat, their crops almost bursting with 
small acorns and beech nuts. I shot all we could use in 
the woods and carry home without going out of my way 
for them. 

With a good dog one could do wonders, not to speak of 
the possibilities of bears and moose in season, signs of 
which we saw in abundance. Bho Bi fe 


* HEADWATERS OF THE SISSIBOO. 


“With happy memories of the past summer, he joins together 
the three pieces of his fly-rod at home, when the scenes of last 
Season's sport are wrapped in snow and ice, and renews the glad 
feelings of loig summer days.” 

&° writes Mr. Norris, and as I now put up my carefully 

oiled rods, and overhaul my fly-book, memories of 
the past steal over me, Here, sadly worn by voracious 
teeth, is the identical fly that lured so many of the big 
trout of the Sissiboo to their death. But I had better tell 
you the whole story of my wanderings along the head- 
waters of that stream, 

One bright afternoon in September I find myself on 
board the train of the Western Counties’ Railroad at 
Digby, Novia Scotia, ticketed for North Range, a station 
eleven miles distant. Near to that place I am to put up 
at the house of my friend and guide, who, on the morrow, 
is to conduct me to one of the wildest regions of the 
province, the lakes that form the Sissiboo River. 

To one accustomed to first-class roads, the Western 
Counties’ is a novelty. The train progresses with a kind 
of go-as-you-please motion, but always pleases to go 
slowly, except when nearing a station it puts on such a 
spurt as to carry it past that point a hundred yards or 
more, When the train, after many shocks and much 
groaning, backs up, the conductor, swelling with import- 
ance and adipose, leaps to the platform amid the admir- 
ing glances of the assembled few. Happy the man he 
deigns to greet, 

But everything has an end, and we are at North Range 
at last. My rod and gun cases are safely stowed on the 
wood cart of an obliging farmer going in my direction. 
We soon reach a high point in the road, from which can 
be seen to the rear St. Mary’s Bay flashing in the rays of 
the setting sun, and in front and to the left, Porter’s 
Lake, two miles long and half as wide, glittering like a 
jewel in its forest setting of firs, On the west side of this 
lake my host, Ben Como, has a snug farm, at the gate of 
which I find him awaiting my coming. 

After a hearty supper, which bears witness to the ecul- 
inary skill of his good wife, he takes me to see a-trout 
lake, deep hidden in the woods, its waters clear. as crys- 
tal. 

The dusk gathers apace as we walk homeward and a 
huge owl flaps his wings close to our heads, then seating 
himself on the lower limb of a dead hemlock, calmly 
dodges the missiles hurled at him, all the while peering 
down at us with great uncanny eyes. 

Athome again, all our traps are put in readiness for 
an early-start on the morrow. and we are soon in obliv- 
ion, - 
Four o’clock the next morning finds us on our way, 
Como with his trusty ax, revolver and part of the grub, I 
with my gun, rod, blanket and the remainder of our pro- 
visions packed in my creel. Our road, a very rough one, 
lies for six miles through burnt timberland and the rest, 
about 9 miles, through growing wood; a heavy tog hangs 
thick and protects us from the heat of the sun. 

On the way we pass over the Northeast branch of the 
Sissiboo and some distance further on the outlet of Uniacke 
Lake, then strike into the forest. The road from Uniacke 
is impassable for vehicles, except sleds drawn by oxens. 
In swamps that we pass we see a number of moose 
paths, in which the prints of the great dew-claw 
and spreading toes are filled with muddy water, showing 
that a monster bull has recently passed. Now and then 
a flock of partridges are surprised by our coming, and at 
the report of my gun leave several of their number in our 
hands. ; 

At three o’clock we reach our destination for the night, 
a good log camp near Fifth Lake. Como taking the gun 
and I my rod, start for the stream, the lake’s outlet, which, 
some thirty yards in width, for a mile or more tumbles 
over and among great granite rocks. We scarcely reach 
the stream before there issues from the underbrush of the 
further shore the woe-be-gone figure of an Indian boy of 
thirteen or fourteen years, bawling at the top of his voice, 
‘Mister, I be lost! I be lost!” Cheered by our assurances 
of protection, he jumps nimbly from rock to rock until he 
joins us, and we draw from him a most sorrowful tale. 
He says that he came in with a party of Frenchmen to 
take care of the oxen while they cut marsh grass at the 
upper end of the lake: that soon after they left him he 
lost his way and has had nothing to eat for more than 
three days but dry bread. What has become of the 
Frenchmen he does not know. Further questioning 
reveals many discrepancies in his story, and my com- 
panion, whose acquaintance with the half-breeds is more 
extended than my own, at once sets the boy down as a 
colossal liar, ‘“The Indians,’ says he, ‘‘lie fast enongh, 
but where to the Mic Mac is added a tincture of French 
blood, the result = an Pa eS bee. pnd Sete A ea 

ood bis ‘chaw” from my plug of smoking tobacco has ay Fo tte ’ : fait, 
oti s eooth ine effect on ae ee that he ie “T vuess |, To-night the sky looks BoNcA temas aan (ete wind di 
me go back now and look to de oxes.” So we devote our- fitful gusts soughs through the pines, giving every indi- 
oe Se eG kine dan mia ined 

asily imagine a finer place for trout, but | © Would not only spol the ishing, oul wou Aaah 
er Eaetee Bead by only a Seen small fish, and | US much discomfort in ad Peron ee code: Teer 
as the sun is getting low, we make eae way back to camp, ee ee pies hie nade sat aa eW cmeeite 
8 ine by the way four more partridges. 4 Sete ries rte Saas : , 
eae oar feel, and oie a aerons supper of | 8000 at the river again, sepeo yesterday a east 
fanart partridges we have! Then heaping the green | 42Ces. A long line of rocks stretching ate een ne 
birch logs on the fire we talk and smoke until, tired with width of the stream where it enters Second Lake, affords 
our long walk, we lie back on our boughs of fragrant good footing and enables one to cast far out upon the 


: : ver lake. 
Hats a - turk ont: Homespien covered teksto. tne te. ng Some large fish reward our efforts here, and after lunch 
The ne morning we follow the trail, back through is eaten, we fill the creel with cleaned fish and string the 


i . , i ithes and continue our tramp. — 

the woods, for two miles to where another path leads off rest on well twisted wi 
to Fourth Lake, and, before entering it, throw ourselves And nae ee that ae igs ee ot es Soong 
upon the soft moss to rest and shift our packs. Soon the down in a lively s th a of eras we Taree 2 erat the 
sound of voices is borne to our ears, and the crunch of brakes ue ee veatl ee oe *t eaotie sk = My bilan. 
oxen through the brush. It proves to be the party of office of a shower rR ees ape ae yanks oo ate q 
Frenchmen coming out and with them our lost boy. ket, strapped to the top of my creel, Pea caiene 
Como, who knows the whole party, soon ees aud ee ie eee 2 Lane ee Ree a Bee eres 

uainted with them, and then the true story of the boy , Sheers eae ie 5 
eer to light. He had been with ee putt a day viens el lakes is much shorter and deeper than we found it 

emetus, having come in with a Frenchman .on the a § 1 
Seana previous as our arrival, but during the absence| The rain has now ceased, and while Como cuts oe 
of the men had managed to consume a large quantity of | small trees to make a bridge for our crossing, | sae : 
substantial food, together with eight pounds of brown | gether my rod and add two dozen fish more to our ings. 
sugar, ‘Oh! he be a sweet one,” said Joe, the spokes-! The passage is made in safety, and from the other shore 


TRAVELS IN BOON GAH ARRAHBIGGEE. 
FROM THE DIARY OF JOSEPH GOATER. 
EDITED BY F. H, TEMPLE BELLEW.- 
(Continued from Page 483.] 


L iagereh on the day of our proposed attack I caused my 
4 attendants to plant a number of strong stakes, in 
the form of a letter V, opposite the end of a certain pen- 
insula of shrubbery, where we had several times noticed 
the blazing eyes of the enigmatical monster. These 
stakes I had doubly braced, and, where possible, addi- 
tionally strengthened by means of guys attached to trees. 
From post to post I extended my gobwich nets, crossing 
and recrossing them with stout ropes of that same won- 
derfully tenacious material. 

Arrived at the spot, I stationed my men with the Khi- 
goorta on one side of the neck of the peninsula, with in- 
structions to discharge a bomb at a given signal from 
myself, near the apex of the letter V. The two warriors 
I posted on the other side of the neck, armed with their 
knee Khi-goortas, several small bombs and some hand 
torches, Enjoining them all not to make the slightest 
sound, I took up my own post under cover of a large tree, 
rifle in hand, with Poptee at my elbow bearing two more. 
The night was very still, and as I stood there, withall my | 
nerves strained to their utmost tension, every sound 
seemed magnified a hundredfold. Though why I should 
fall into the habit of using the word seemed in this con- 
nection I hardly can tell, since I well know that sounds 
are greater when the atmosphere is still than when it is 
in commotion. Though I should rather say that a given 
cause will produce a greater sound when the air is undis- 
turbed by counteracting wayes produced by other causes 
than when these counteracting waves exist. Sound being 
merely the action of waves of air on the drum of the ear, 
we will assume A to be a given cause, the blow of a ham- 
mer, let us say, and I will illustrate it by this diagram: 


A represents the blow of a hammer, B B the waves of 
air. produced by this blow, C_is the drum of the ear 
upon which these waves fall. Now, we will suppose A, 
in the second diagram, to be still the blow of the hammer, 
B B the waves, and C the ear; but here is D, the drone of 
an insect, and BE, thecracking of abranch. Each of these 
causes produce their own set of wayes, which, meeting ~ 
the waves from A, check or divert them, thereby lessen- 
ing their impetus and consequently the force with which 
they strike thé drum of the ear; and as sound is merely 
the force of the air waves acting on the nerves of the ear, 
the sound not only seems, but actually is less, : 

I was indulging in just this reverie on the cause and 
effect of sound when I was suddenly brought back to my- 
self, and the machinery stopped inside my ribs with a 
thud, by the sight of two huge eyes glaring at me out of 
the thorny underbrush not seventy-five feet off. Thad 
taken up my position so that when the creature should 
make its charge it would find itself headed off by the nets 
(if it did not burst through them) and skirting along for 
an outlet of escape give me a good shoulder shot, I did 
not dare risking a forehead shot, not knowing how the 
animal might be defended in that direction. The ques- 
tion now was whether the posts and netting would resist 
the charge were it to take it into his head to make one. I 
confess it was an anxious moment, but firmly grasping 
my Reilly No. 10, and motioning to Poptee to be ready 
with the other guns, I gave the prearranged signal, which 
to avoid exposing my position by any sound, was done by 
the very simple method of pulling a string of about 100yds. 
in length that communicated with the big toe of one of 
the Khi-goorta men, A second later and I heard the 
rattle of the springs of the catapult and caught a glimpse 
of the flaring torch of the bomb as it passed between the 
limbs of the trees, but no explosion followed ; the car~ 
tridge had evidently failed me as far as explosion by con- 
cussion was concerned. I knew it would take a minut 
or moré to discharge another shell, but T could hear thet 
already hard at work bracing down the Khi-goorta, In 
the niean time, to. my terrible vexation, the ‘dating y eyes 


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had disappeared. I was destined to lose my Bene after 
all, and [most unreasonably anathematized the Khi-goorta, 
meu for Ldid not know precisely what, but for things in 
general. I could now plainly hear the scrambling retreat 
of my quarry, which, thanks to the thorny bush, I was 
glad to observe seemed not very rapid, but the sounds 
were getting more and more indistinct, indicating that it 
was taking good its escape, when suddenly came 
a good royal bang of an explosion, and in an _in- 
stant the woods were lighted up with blazing bits 
of my combustible bombs; then the scrambling of the 
animal or animals—there seemed to be more than one 
now—were renewed, and in a different direction, 
Presently bang! bang! went two explosions from the 
smaller bombs on the other side of the peninsula—my 
warriors had evidently engaged something. I could hear 
their shouts as wellas those of the Khi-goorta men, Then 
came another big explosion, and more blazing fragments 
among the trees, whose upper branches were beautifully 
festooned with the flaring fibers of the Kerry berry, 
Where.a few moments before all had been still and black 
now all was noise and light. The numerous tenants of 
the trees above and the bushes below were wild with 
fever and excitement, the shrieking and fluttering of 
endless birds, the chattering and scampering of lemurs, 
pod-rabbits, bager-guys, with all manner of other small 
quadrupeds, while even the great: big blousy insects woke 
up to add their drone to the general confusion. All the 
while my men were shouting and yelling, and at inter- 
vals contributing a big or little explosion to the universal 
hubbub, I kept my eyes closely riveted on the woods, 
ready for the big game which I felt satisfied must be 
driven back by the fire and noise from their legitimate 
line of retreat; and I was not mistaken. In afew min- 
utes a pair of the fiery eyes came bursting out of the un- 
dergrowth, and, what I scarcely desired, followed quickly 
by another pair. Had there been only a single pair, I 


should haye waited to give him a shoulder shot, but being 
of disabling one before the sec- 

I threw my rifle to my shoul- 
I 
ar off, 
But 


two, I must run the ris 
ond had time to come on. 
der like a flash and fired straight between his eyes. 
took a good aim; the object was large and not 
and it was impossible that I could have missed it. 
no effect seemed to follow my discharge; 
both animals came right on, charging 27. 
straight forme. I held back my hand for 44% 
a second rifle. Keeping my eyes fixed “ 
on the other approaching eyes I could Me 
see nothing else; but no responsive gun 
met my anxious grasp, I turned round 
impatiently to Toptee, gnashing my teeth 
with rage and mortification. The rascal 
was gone! I verily believe I could have ; 
Inlled him at that moment. And what — 
was worse, my guns were gone too. The 
baleful eyes were close upon me. I still 
had the posts and stout gobwich between 
me and the monsters. The question was 
whether this barrier could stand the shock. 
If it gave way—what then?. Did I but 
know the nature of the animal I might 
form some plan of retreat. In those few 
seconds I must have cursed the faithless 
Toptee a thousand times. The recreant 
scoundrel, to leave me at the mercy of 
an unknown enemy! Just then aray of 
hope came to me—thirty feet off I espied 
one of my guns lying in the grass, where 
the cowardly Toptee had dropped it in 
his fiight. if I could only reach this in 
time, 1 might, I thought, have a chance 
for my life, but the brutes were already 
close upon the netting. However, there 
was no time for deliberation. I gave the 
bound of an antelope, and the next instant 
lay dazed and bruised and all unconscious 
on the ground. I had Gaueu my upper 
lip against one of the guys | had provided 
for strengthenine my trap,and lay a bruised and senseless 
mass among the grass and leaves. 

In a case of this kind we never keep any record of time. 
I was probably only a few seconds in this prone position. 
When I came to myself I was on my feet, I had grasped 
the derelict rifle and was standing at bay. The first 
sound that I became conscious of was something like the 
bleeting of sheep and I could see two pair of eyes now 
close together following the line of the netting toward 
the front ofthe V. [followed them,cautiously resolved not 
to waste a single shot in such an emergency. My eyeshad 
now become somewhat familiar with the dim light and I 
discerned two objects of about the size of Newfoundland 
dogs nosing along the netting and bleating as they went. 
At last they got fairly wedged inthe fork of my trap, and 
I discovered two ungainly creatures trying to force their 
noses through the meshes and trembling all over in abject 
terror. A more helpless, harmless couple of animals I 
never beheld inmy life. They were built on the clumsy 
model of dromedaries, of the size of goats and with the 
innocent face of sheep. The eyes that had so alarmed us 
all were projected from their sockets at the end of a kind 
of prehensile or retractile arrangement, surrounded with 
downy fur in place of eyelashes, and each provided with 
a luminous crescent over the top emitting a light similar 
to that of South American fire-fiies. 

The recreant Toptee, who came shambling back the 
most abject picture of humiliation I ever beheld, had no 
difficulty in leading them home to our encampment, 
where we readily domesticated the affectionate creatures, 
making them not the least attractive feature of our 
menage. Though their eyes on ordinary occasions lay 
bedded in their sockets, they could be projected at the 
end of the proboscis organ to a distance of at least 15in. 
Tt can be easily understood why my shots produced no 
effect. Ihad fired between the horns and consequently 
over the head of the animal. 

Thus ended our first grand battue with our hunters, war- 
riors and implements of war and chase, If it were not 
attended with any great bloodshed or glory, beyond a 
swelled lip and an inflamed nose on my part, it had at 
least served to test the efficiency of the Khi-goorta and the 
Kerry-berry Goorta bomb, a piece of knowledge destined 
to be of considerable service to us in our later adventures. 


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AVIAN TUBERCULOSIS 
IN THE RUFFED GROUSE. 


HIS is in medicine the age of germs. Inthe pathology 
of almost every disease we are searching for some 
germ or micro-organism as a causative agent, These in- 
vestigations have been productive. Dr, Koch, the great 
German pathologist, has given us the tubercle bacillus, 
and more recently the cholera Sein Dr. Obermeyer has 
contributed the spirillum of relapsing fever, and we ate 
still looking for the gonococcus, syphilococcus, typhoid 
and typhus germs. 

Of all these minute organisms the bacillus of tubercu- 
losis is by far the most common, the most important. and 
the’ one most readily demonstrated, A tubercle consists 
of a non-vascular grayish nodule, about the size of apin’s 
head. These nodules, wherever_found, act as irritants, 
causing a low or high grade of inflammation, and as they 
occur in immense numbers, the disease called tuberculosis 
is almost invariably fatal. The starting point of these 
nodules is the small oval or rod-shaped microscopic 
organism called a bacillus. This bacillus is taken into the 
body in great numbers by the food or drink (diseased 
cow’s milk may be the een and when by the process 
of absorption they reach the blood, they are, of course, 
diffused to all parts of the animal system. If they reach 
the lungs and remain there, the animal develops pul- 
monary tuberculosis, which leads soon to this form of 
consumption, 

Thus it is seen that tuberculosis is an acute infectious 
disease. . 

In the October number of the Journal of Comparative 
Medicine and Surgery, Dr. J. Bland Sutton describes at 
length his researches into the causation and Le of 
avian tuberculosis, from material and cases obtained from 
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one or two epidemics also in England. He proves that 
the disease is exceedingly common, 
causes of death in one thousand birds of various species. 

He finds that the disease, developed per se, occurs only 
in gallinaceous birds—barnyard fowls, pigeons, grouse 
and partridges in confinement—also in fruit and vegeta- 
ble feeders. Occasionally birds of prey were infected. 
Fish-eating birds seem to be exempt, also water fowl in 
general. 


In the case of the birds of prey, the presumption is very 
strong that the disease was contracted by devouring the 
diseased flesh of grain-eating birds. Dr. Sutton cites an 
interesting case where the infection was directly trace- 
able to the food. It was the case of one of the large 
snakes at the ‘‘Zoo,” which was constantly fed on fowls, 
pigeons and ducks. The tuberculous nodules and bacilli 
were identical with those found in man. The liver was 
the seat of disease in this case. Dr. Sutton is also con- 
vinced that the warty excrescences seen on the feet and 
toes of cage birds, especially parrots, birds that spend 
much of the time in the bottom of the cage, generally 
known as bird gout, is nothing more than a local mani- 
festation of this disease. Inoculation of animals, both 
birds and mammals, with tuberculous material, sputum, 
ete., from man, has been repeatedly accomplished, the 
symptoms and pathology not differing from those in 
man. More recently the inoculation of mammals from 
birds has been tried with success; rabbits and Guinea pigs 
being particularly susceptible. 

The conclusions arrived at by Sutton are that tuber- 
culosis in birds is not developed by infection from man, 
as held by Nocard, but is due to the formation and multi- 
plication of this tubercle bacillus in congenial soil, 
namely the mixture which is so often found in barn- 
yards, ayiaries, cages, etc., decomposing excrementitious 
matter, grain, feathers, soil and so on, witha certain 
amount of moisture, The immature or latent bacilli are 
swallowed, and in the heat of the small intestine they 
find the temperature (104° F.) suited to their development. 
Absorption into the blood follows, and the organs near- 
est to the alimentary canal suffer first. The germs are 
followed through the coats of the blood vessels by the 
white corpuscles from the blood, the white blood cells 
envelop the bacilli, and im this way nature tries to stop 
their ravages. So the tubercle is formed. As the tuber- 
cle grows older, the center becomes cheesy and white, 
indicating death, the outside of the nodule continuing in 
an active state, the white cells trying to swallow or kill 
off the bacilli, Meanwhile the organ in which the fight 


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ee ee suffers, and we havé some of the various 
tuberculous troubles of the liver, lungs, kidneys, peri- 
toneum, ete. 

On Dec, 28 last I received from Mr. J, B. Battelle, of 
Toledo, Ohio, the body of a fine specimen of a male ruffed 
grouse (Bonasa wmbellus) with the following history, 
The bird came to him from Wisconsin, and had been in 
confinement six weeks, and up to within 36 hours of its 
death it seemed in fair health, Mr. B. had three of these 
birds confined in one inclosure, 4ft. wide by 28ft. long, 
the coop having been occupied two months previously by 
some other birds, He stated that it had been disinfected 
and the ground raked over, that the birds were fed from 
a wooden trough, and watered from a tin vessel, and that 
the place was kept as clean as circumstances would per- 
mit. The two remaining birds, hens, were at this time 
apparently perfectly well. Post mortem examination 
showed the following condition: Bird well nourished, 
weighing 1i80z. The organs showing acute disease were 
the lower part of the small intestines near the cca, the 
liver, and probably the spleen, though the post mortem 
changes were so advanced that it was difficult to deter- 
mine this. The gut was tied together in this region by 
peritoneal adhesions, which, however, were readily 
stripped apart. From the outside could be seen numbers 
of yellowish points or nodules, which were hard and 
resistant to pressure. Upon slitting the gut, the nodules 
seemed to be located in the submucous coat. A very few 
scattered nodules were found beneath the peritoneal 
covering of the liver, Under the microscope these bodies 
proved to be tubercles with the characteristic cheesy 

roken down center, surrounded by the giant, or aggre- 
gated, white cells, and in and around these, the colonies 
of bacilli, The diagnois of tuberculous peritonitis was 
made. 

I wrote to Mr. Battelle, stating my diagnosis and belief 
that the two hen birds would shortly succumb, and re- 
quested that they be sent to me as soon as possible after 
death, On Dec. 80 I received the second bird,-a hen. 
She had likewise died after a twenty-four hours’ sickness, 
Examination showed the same appearances in general, 
but the tuberculous matter had not developed into true 
tubercles, but lay attached to the mucous and submucous 
coats in the same region, exactly resembling what Sutton 
describes as occurring in very acute cases, “irregular, 
craggy-looking masses of a yellowish white color.” This 
bird was not in as good condition as the first. The gut 
was matted, and adhesions were present. The third bird 
died on Jan. 7 with the same symptoms, but unfortunately 
was not sent tome, These three specimens represented a 
wide pecerp oe distribution. The cock came from 
Wisconsin; the hens, one from Michigan and one from 
New York. 

‘The conclusions from these facts seem to be that some 
birds are more susceptible to the tubercle poison than 
others. ‘These grouse had every attention given them but 
undoubtedly became infected from the soil of their cages 
The raking up of the ground may have contributed to 
this. Quail appear to be less susceptible, for they live 
and thrive in captivity when the hygienic surroundings 
are decidedly bad. At thesame time I think that fur- 
ther investigation will show that the mortality among 
captive quail is due principally to this disease. The 
question whether, as Nocard holds, birds of the barn- 
yard become infected from the sputum of tuberculous 
patients, or man from eating the flesh of diseased birds, is 
still sub judice. It has been proved that tuberculosis has 
occurred from drinking the milk of tuberculous ccws. 
It may be suggested that the floors of aviaries, whether 
of soil. or sand, and the cage itself, as far as practicable, 
be disinfected sémi-weekly with Platt’s chlorides, cop- 

eras, or some other disinfectant. This can readily be 
Apne with a.small sprinkler, The subject is of great in- 
terest and importance. MorRTON GRINNELL, M.D, 

48-Basr TwEnvTy-SixtH SrrREET, New York. 


MIGRATING LARKS. 


AE we have now entered upon the close season for fin 
and feather, with guns and rods carefully laid away 
in anticipation of a future outing, when the proper time 
shall have arrived, it is well to review the past year or 
years, and recall circumstances of either pleasure or 
hardship we may have passed through, or any facts we 
may have learned in science or natural history. 

hen invited last fall'to join a party bound for Mary- 
dand’s eastern shore, for pocre and ducks, I said yes, you 

may count me in, for if | do not shoot a gun, nor wet a 
line, lam sure of having a pleasant time, and shail re- 
ceive a positive benefit from the trip. Thus it has ever 
been, and the rougher the experience—if safely passed— 
the greater the satisfaction in rehearsing it to thestayers 
at home. 

While decoying in the early part of Noyember on 
an island in the broad bay, north of the Isle of Wight, 
great numbers of birds were seen in the near distance, 
constantly rising and settling after a short flight. 

The first impression was, that they were quail—the 
partridge of the South. Buta more careful observation 
proved them to be meadow larks (Sturnella magna), 
whose flight somewhat resembles that of the quail. 

The number was so great that the question was, ‘‘ Where 
did all these larks come from?’ The size of the island 
and the nature of the soil negatived the idea that they 
were raised there. 

While in the same blind the next day the question 
settled itself, and in this way: A single lark came near 
and alighted on a dry bush and in plain sight. After 
looking In every direction he commenced a shrill call, 
quite unlike the usual note of the lark, which was re- 
peaied vigorously; and as there were neither geese nor 

ucks awing, my attention was given to the lark. 

Soon a companion bird came and dropped into the 
weeds near the caller, then another and another, then by 
scores and hundreds, till apparently every lark on the 
island had responded in person and settled among the 
reeds and bushes, but except the caller not a bird was to 
be seen and not a note heard. This continued a short 
time when the leader, after two or three sharp ringing 
netes, spread his wings for flight, and was immediately 
followed by the entire flock in a southerly direction and 
across the broad waters of the bay. From that hour not 
a lark was seen or heard on the island, Doubtless these 
birds were reared further north, and had made this island 
a resting place in their long fiight to a winter’s home ina 
warmer clime. The name of the island was not learned, 
but doubtless many of the readers of the ForEST aND 


STREAM have visited it; for at certain seasons, and with 
the right kind of weather, there are few better localities 
for geese and ducks on the Atlantic coast. 

Some two days later, twenty miles further south, a 
similar flock of larks was seen in a pasture field, but 
whether a portion of the flock seen on the island or 
another, is uncertain. 

This occurrence brought to mind a somewhat similar 
scene witnessed some years since while decoying on one 
of the Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence River. It 
was perhaps a little after sunset, when attention was 
called to a black cloud approaching us, which soon 
proved to be numbers of blackbirds, winging their way 
to their nightly roosting place. Before settling they per- 
formed several evolutions, whirling in tortuous circles u 
and down, when suddenly a third or fourth part broke 
off, and selected a Toost some 200yds. distant from the 
main flock, which had also settled in its roost. 

Such screaming and chattering as arose from either 
roost is beyond description, for ‘*the prancing pawing of 
the eight tiny red deer” of good Santa Claus was nothing 
to this babel of confusion, 

Occasionally a few birds would pass from one roost to 
the other, and soon a stream of deserters left the smaller 
flock for the larger, and continued to increase in numbers 
till all had joined the main army, Soon after the last 
arrival the hubbub ceased, and quiet reigned throughout 
the roost, except an occasional note to welcome a belated 
bird, J, H.D 

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, 


MOTHER CARE. 


ANY years since, while camped on the shores of a 
lovely little lake in western Minnesota, I saw one 
of those pleasing pictures that only occasionally catch 
the eye of the wanderer among nature’s secret hiding 
places. It was a beautifnl morning in August, still and 
fair, and as I wandered alone along the rush-lined bank I 
saw, some five or six rods from the shore, an old female 
dip-diver, or “hell-diver,” with her four or five little ones 
taking breakfast. Stooping down behind the vegetation, 
I crept along until nearly opposite them, when I stopped, 
and peering carefully over the tops of the rushes stood 
silently enjoying the pretty sight for half an hour, The 
little ones, looking like miniature balls of down, sat con- 
tentedly on the glassy surface, waiting patiently upon 
the labors of the industrious little mother as she dived to 
the bottom in some dft. of water, and coming-to the sur- 
face with food in her mouth sat perfectly still while the 
little ones swam up and took the food from her bill. 
What it was she was feeding them I was not quite near 
enough to see. 

This went on for some time, she working very steadily, 
until, apparently becoming tired, she sat quietly resting 
on the water. One of the little ones now swam up to 
her, and after some little effort crawled up on her back, 
and cuddling himself up like a kitten on a hearth, sat 
contentedly down to rest. 

A prettier sight I never saw. 

Five minutes passed, when again the little mother 
lowered her head, and with one of those graceful dives 
by which this bird disappears without leaving a ripple on 
the surface of the water, vanished again from sight, 
leaving the little fellow sitting quietly, without the 
tremor of a muscle, above the spot where she went 
down. 

At another time, while walking alone through a pine 
forest, I saw a red squirrel on the ground to my left 
front, some 50yds. distant, running toward a pine tree 
directly in front of me. It was apparently carrying a 

ine cone in its mouth, but coming nearer it appeared to 
a huge excresence upon the neck of the little animal. 
When, however, it sprang up the tree, 30ft. m front of 
me, I saw that it was a young squirrel clinging round 
the neck of its mother, with its tail spread along her 
back. 

Running up the tree some B0ft.. the mother squirrel 
with her right forepaw unloosened the little one’s grip 
from her neck, and when he had fastened himself firmly 
to a small limb, she ran swiftly down toward where I 
stood at the foot of the tree watching the cunning per- 
formance, and coming within 10ft. of me, chattered her 
little wrath squarely in my face. 

I wonder if other readers of FOREST AND STREAM have 
seen similar sights? To me they were both entirely new 
and vastly entertaining. UNCLE FULLER. 

THETIS, Washington Ter. 


Wind GEESE VaGARIES.—Cleveland, O., Dee. 80,.— 
While guietly warming myself by the firea few moments 
ago, | was surprised to hear the well-known_ honk, honk 
of the wild goose from out of doors, and well over head. 
Rushing out, what was my surprise at seeing twenty- 
three Canada geese going over at a slow gait toward the 
lake (Erie), and then slowly winging their way along the 
shore until lost to sight, in the northeast. They were fiy- 
ing as though searching for a suitable lighting place, and 
so low that the white on the throat was plainly visible. 
We have had steady cold winter weather since the first 
inst., deep snow on the ground, every river, stream, pond, 
and marsh frozen solid, the lake covered with ice as far 
as the eye can reach from shore. Where did they come 
from and where are they going this time of the year?— 
Dr. E, STERLING. 


HABITS OF THE BLUE GROUSE,—Cache Creek, B, C,— 
Editor Forest and Stream: In certain sections of the coun- 
try—Vancouver Island, for example—the cock blue 

ouse, when calling in the spring, will almost invariably 
be found perched high up on some fir tree, and very, rarely 
on the ground; while in other sections—east of the Cas- 
cades, for instance—the order is reversed, nearly all of 
the calling being done while the birds are on the ground, 
a call from a tree being an exception, I would be glad 
to receive some information as to the reasons of this 
marked difference, for though sundry causes have sug- 

ested themselves to my mind, they are not entirely sat- 
isfactory.—R, M. C. 


Snowy Ow Ls.—Swanton, Vt., Jan. 12.—Five have been 
captured in our town this winter. Is it not very remark- 
able that so many of these birds are about this part of the 
country this winter? Ihave been hunting more or less 
for the last forty years all through our section and never 
yet saw a snowy white owl in the woods. Is this a sign 
_ that we are to have Arctic weather in future?—N. D. 


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A DAY WITH THE CORDELIA CLUB. 


HAD receiyed two letters from friends at Bouldin 
Island in answer to inquiries respecting the shooting, 
One said: ‘The rainstorm has driven the ducks all away; 
not one where last week there were ten thousand.” 
other said: ‘‘Shooting very poor. A few English snipe 
around, If you insist on coming I will do what I can ie 


Pp | make it pleasant for you.” In spite of these discourage- 


ments, the next day at 2:45 P. M. I was within a few yards 
of the Stockton boat, on my way to Bouldin Island, when 
Imet Cap, smiling and happy as ever. ‘Hello, Andy, 
where are you going?” ‘‘To Bouldin Island,” I replied. 
‘Well now, you are not going to Bouldin Island at all; 
you are just going up to Cordelia with Charley and me.” 
I can hardly tell why, but I refused, point blank, at first, 
but finally compromised by agreeing to go and see them 
off on their boat, which leaves in a few minutes. But 
when Charley comes along—at the very last moment, as 
he always does, but never too late—I am fully persuaded 
and go with the majority. 

On the boat (Oakland ferry) we meet our friend W, C. 
Jones, of Collinsville, formerly of the Fish Commission, 
but lately returned from the Arctic regions, where he has 
been to locate a salmon cannery for a San Francisco firm. 
Before leaving us, at his destination, Benicia, he enter- 
tains us with accounts of his adventures at the far North, 
Leaving Benicia we glide swiftly along beside the glassy 
bay and soon reach Teal station, where the train makes 
a momentary halt and we make a long.step down and 
wait for the big ugly thing, which seems to crowd every- 
thing else off into the marsh to go clanking and thunder- 
ing away. Then we become aware.of the presence of a 
pleasant-faced young man, who is introduced to us as 
Fred, who possesses himself of our gun and packages and 
we follow him down a flight of steps to the skiff. Get- 
ting aboard, Cap and Fred take the oars, and after a few 
minutes’ row we shoot under the railroad bridge and up 
by a chicken ranch, where the burly proprietor sits in a 
huge wooden chair in his back kitchen door smoking the 
pipe of peace and contemplating his flocks. Then on up 
the Cordelia and Frank Horn sloughs with a flood tide, 
a three miles pull, till the yacht Whitewing is reached, 
moored to both banks, asshe fairly fills the narrow slough 
at this point. Some of my readers may remember in my 
article in Vol. XXVI., No. 8, the long pull before day- 
light from the railroad bridge, where the yacht then lay, 
up to this point, The boys have since much improved on 
that arrangement by towing the yacht, not without her- 
culean labor, up the slough to the immediate neighbor- 
hood of their ponds, and we are now rightin the home of 
the ducks and geese and we can hear their conversation 
going on all around us and, as Charley says, no better 
place could be found to study the call notes of different 
birds. Butitis getting chilly and we will go aboard. 
Up the side, round into the awning-covered standing room 
and down into the roomy and cheerful cabin; brilliantly 
lighted, and with the guns of the members of the club 
artistically arranged on each side and, most attractive of 
all, a smoking hot dinner awaiting us, itseems a veritable 
hunter’s snuggery. Then Charley shows us the state- 
rooms, four in all, fitted with every comfort and conven- 
ience, with beds so luxurious that I begin to wonder how 
I can “‘turn out” of one of them at 5 o'clock the next 
morning, Then we go to dinner, well cooked and admir- 
ably served by neat and trim little Japanese George, after 
which, over coffee and cigarettes we talk over our hunting 
trips of the past nine years, enjoying all the details as 
each calls to mind some incident ‘forgotten by the rest— 
how A, came in froma hard morning’s work on his first 
ducking trip flushed with success and with a game strap 
full of mudhens; poor boy, how we hated to have to tell 
him that they were not good ducks. How B. had joined 
us, after we had been several- days on a trip, and dined, 
with'great apparent relish, on the only canyasback killed 
up to thattime. How F. fired twice at a wooden decoy 
and then wondered -‘what ailed the blamed duck.” How 
W. lost-his duckboat and bearings at the same time and 
had to wade back a mile through the ponas to the yacht. 
How T, had his decoys stolen from him while asleep in a 
blind. And so the evening wears away. Cap has gone to 
sleep and is gently ‘‘driving his pigs,” and Charley and IT 
tumble into bed, first waking Cap, who succeeds in get- 
ting to bed before us, so as not to have to put out the 
lights, and in a few moments silence reigns, No thunder 
of freight trains roaring over our heads at dead of night, 
as on former trips. We are awakened by the tinkling of 
a little bell (no racket of alarm clocks on this excursion) 
and rise refreshed, and dress by the cheerful coal fire, the 
jokes and laughter and good fellowship being taken up 
where we left off last night. 

An appetizing breakfast of ham and eggs, hot biscuits 
and coffee comes next, and then we insert ourselves, with 
more or less difficulty, into the long gum boots. Until 
within a few years it seemed to make no difference with 
me whether I wore long boots or not, for I invariably got 
wet through before the first night, but lately I have ab 
up the monopoly of that business to younger men. Some 
men seem never to get wet; I never knew Chaney, to fall 
into a hole but once and then he fell into the coalhole on 
the yacht Lolita and I believe he was entirely submerged, 

Outside the yacht, how cold and damp and disagreeable 
itis. Only agleam of daylight shows in the east as I 
step into the duckboat, in which I find my gun and bucket 
of shells, and I pole and paddle along through ditches and 
small ponds until Charley, just ahead, says, ‘“Here is your 
pond, Andy;” and I recognize my old friend of several 
years ago, the Judd Pond, considered, I believe, one of 
the best on the marsh. My decoys are already out, and 
Thave nothing to do but draw my boat into a well-built 
blind. A few moments in my concealment convinces me 
that the sport to-day will be tame, for there is hardly any 
flight of birds; a few teal coming in singky and at long in- 
tervals, a small flock of traveling ducks high up out of 
gunshot, are the only ones seen. The recent rains have 
driven the birds away, just asreported at Bouldin. The 
morning is calm and very unfavorable. (And right here 
before I fire a shot, I must explain to amy reader who is 
expecting me to make a big bag, not to wait another 
minute, but to go right over to the next pond, the Penin- 
gula, where he will find Charley, who isa good shot, As 


ee see \ . - ian ¥- 
for the “Critic,” who wrote to the Forest Anp Smauam 


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afew months agoand who wanted nothing but hard, 
bare facts and who was so unmercifully criticized by 
other critics, I know he is not following me.) Daylight is 
now coming, I score a miss with my frst shot. At my 
second a teal flutters down with a broken wing and dis- 
appears in the tules—much worse than amiss. Then a 
spoonbill comes dodging in and drops dead on the pond. 
Then two teal in succession stop in their swift flight and 
fallamong the decoys. Then after a long rest a drake 
sprigtail flies swiftly, high overhead, so high that I think 
cannot possibly hit him, butI try, however, aiming well 
ahead, and he lets go everything and comes down, but is 
not killed dead, for he is swimming away, when Fred 
comes and succeeds in capturing him, 

Now the sun shows a sullen and dissipated eye through 
arift in the watery clouds, asif he disapproved of this 
hunting business. Mount Diablo, too, has hidden himself 
in a blue blanket of cloud. He and Tamalpais were out 
all last night on a “high old time,” and now Diablo won’t 
be seen again till his head is clearer. 

One more teal falls a victim to his curiosity and the 
supply of ducks seems exhausted. Fred comes into the 
blind with me and we chat _a while and I find him very 
intelligent and pleasant. Heisa native of that country 
which many years ago sent us Jenny Lind; and he has 
only lately come from New York, where he was employed 
on one of the big yachts. We soon hear Charley and Cap 
coming and Fred goes out and picks upmy few ducks and 
the decoys. ‘‘Well, boys, how many birds have you?” 
“Only nine.” So Iam not so badly beaten after all. We 
leave the boats and strike out on foot for the yacht, half 
a mile distant, 

After lunch, at Cap’s suggestion, Fred and I prospect 
some mallard holes not far away, but they are dry, the 
tide being out. On further, we carefully approach the 
Southwest Pond and, Isee a single teal feeding near the 
middle. I fire and the little fellow flattens out, but atthe 
report a fine drake mallard jumps up quacking, with his 
bright plumage glistening. At the report of my left bar- 
rel he drops beside the teal, requiring another shot, how- 
ever, tomake him keep quiet. Now how to get these 
birds is the problem, as the water is four feet deep and 
the mud an unknown quantity. At last we go away to 
another pond, where I wing a sprigtail, which falls in the 
tules, Fred, who isa splendid retriever, finds it after 
much patient waiting and listening. We go back and 
find our mallard has come ashore with the supposed teal, 
which turns out to be a diver and worthless, Then wego 
back to the Judd and wait for the evening flight, which 
at last comes with a rush after it has become too late to 
shoot, I kill three teal, however, and at last there comes 
overhead a bird so large that I can plainly see him, I fire 
and he,comes down with a gratifying splash, and picking 
him up I find I have another drake mallard, Cap and 
Charley now come along with fifteen ducks, nearly all 
teal. Iam badly beaten, but then they had Cap’s splen- 
did setter Gyp to help them and probably did not lose a 
single cripple in the darkness, as I know I must have 
done. We push on for the yacht, and how cheerful we 
find her warm, bright cabin. There are no delicate ap- 
petites around the dinner table to-night, Everything 
eatable seems to “go right to the spot.” Poor Gyp with 
her expressive eyes seems to say, as she peeps down into 
the cabin, ‘‘I wonder if they have not almost finished.” 

We do not sit up late nor tell many yarns to-night. As 
soon as in bed we sleep as only tired men can, and at the 
call to. breakfast there is not much hurry, but a decided 
disposition to dally over the coffee. Charley goes to the 
Little John, a pond quite near, but soon gets discouraged 
and goes sculling up Frank Horn slough with Fred, re-. 
turning at noon with twenty-six ducks, teal being in a 
majority. Cap and I go to the mallard holes and put in 
a few decoys. At last Cap gets impatient, goes prospect- 
ing and drops a mallard; and during his absence I get one 
also. We are naturally “all broken up” when we get 
back and see Charley's birds, which with those killed 
yesterday bring his score up to: fifty. Ihave killed a 
dozen, just the number I wanted,and am perfectly satis- 
fied. After lunch we get together our game and guns 
and taking the skiff are soon bowling along down between 
the muddy, dripping banks of Frank Horn slough with 
the fast ebbing tide. Coming into the Cordelia we pass a 
mallard, roosting up under a shelving bank and looking 
asif asleep. Backing water we come near her, when she 
wakes up and by great apparent effort flutters feebly 
away, just clearing the opposite bank, It seems that 
some hunters in this vicinity have (ignorantly, we will 
hope) dumped a lot of barley, which had not been cleaned 
and still retained the beard, into the ponds, and the ducks 
feeding upon it had been strangled and had been found 
dead or dying in large numbers on the marshes. The 
duck just seen was probably suffering from this cause, as 
she did not appear t0 be wounded. Passing the chicken 
ranch we soon come to the railroad and Teal station, 
where we place our baggage in readiness for the train, 
now due ina few minutes. The station we find filled 
with sacks, a few containing clean wheat, many others 
with dirty, half-cleaned barley, sweepings of a warehouse 
apparently. But what excites our curiosity isa large 
number of sacks of beans. and we speculate a great deal 
on the use for which they are intended, but at last the 
mystery is solved. A member of a shooting club near 
here having been told that **Boston ducks” were coming 
in large numbers, and taking advantage of the cut in 
overland rates, had conceived the brilliant idea of bait- 
ing the ponds with beans, hoping to entrap some of the 
new comers. ; 

But here comes our traiz, and after hasty hand-shakes 
and good-byes with Cap and Fred, we are once more 
aboard the ill-smelling train and in due time reach Six- 
teenth street station, where Charley finds his carriage 
awaiting him, and a moment later Lam alone, though m 
a crowd of strangers, with my mind filled with pleasant 
recollections of two happy days spent with my friends, 

ANDY, 

Sawn Francrsco, California. 


SHOOTING ON A Lonc IstaAnp Farm.—We know of a 
farm of 700 acres on the Great South Bay on which the 
shooting can be leased by a club or individual for a term 
of years. The farm is not far from Islip, and covers good 
snipe and upland shooting. On the place is a large farm 
house which would also be leased, and might be fitted up 
a> headquarters for the persons taking the shooting. 
~urther particulars may be had on application by letter 
uu chis office. 


‘THE MAINE GAME LAW. | 
TY HE poacher dies hard, especially if he has the hotel 
4 (and summer resort interest: to back him, _ This was 
‘probably never more forcibly illustrated than it is likely 
to be before the Maine Legislature this winter. That 
body is now in full working order and a majority of its 
“members are probably partially aware of the importance 
of the measures they will have in hand—important to the 
sportsmen of the country, They will be called upon both 
to strengthen the laws for the protection of fish and game 
in by far the mostimportant Eastern State in which fishand 
game are left, and ata single sweep to wipe cut the whole 
‘list of such laws. Be it said, to the shame of any civilized 
State in the Union, a petition for the wholesale abolition of 
these laws is actually in circulation. Itis backed up by the 
notion that a wicked murder has grown out of the action 
of two “free sons of the soil” attempting to assert their 
rights and to take, “by whatsoever means they saw fit,” 
that which belonged to them as much as to any other men 
or class of men in the State; that the so-styled Fish and 
Game Commission has sided with ithe stranger and the 
visitor from abroad against the people of the State: and 
for this reason the petitioners would pray that the 
Commission be abolished. Such nonsense will hardly be 
granted a second thought in that Legislature, but it shows 
that the Commission has ignorance and jealousy to con- 
tend with, as well as the desire to kill out of season, But 
the Committee on Fisheries and Game is understood to 
‘be friendly to the Commission and to their work, almost 
toaman. The recommendations of the Governor in his 
message were that 
“The laws for the preservation and increase of fish and game in 
the State should be rigidly enforced, and if necessary, additional 
proyisions should be enacted. * * * The laws already enacted 
are valuable and beneficent in theireffect, * * * Theopposition 
these laws and the determination to violate them led to a 
deplorable crime in the county of Washington, in November last, 
ut I trust such an occurrence will stimulate and not discourage 
the enforcement of the law. * * * It is important to have a 
_ proper public sentiment on this question. Those who oppose these 
Ws, and insist on fishing and eats in unlawful ways, are as 
those would be who, with a famine impending, should insist on 
devouring the seed corn. Unless these laws be rigidly maintained 
there is danger that we shall ultimately have no fish in our wateis 
_ and no game in our forests.” 
But the Governor has met some opposition by reason of 
these yiews—some opposition from the element in that 
State that desires to kill when and how it pleases, regard- 
se of consequences. They claim that he is on the side 
of the Commission altogether. This is wickedness that is 
remarkably pleasing to us all who believe in fish and 
game protection. Would that there were more Governors 
of States just like him. 
The hotel interest is more likely to get some show of 
. attention on this fish and game subject before the Maine 
Legislature than almost any other. This is because it 
: will be represented by such as profess to be reasonable 
“men, and in a number of cases men of some wealth and 
influence, They will come before the committee of the 
Legislature professing great friendship for the game and 
fish laws, and before they get through it will appear that 
: they are friendly in just.so far as the laws do not pretend 
to prohibit their guests from hunting and fishing at any 
and all seasons. One noted hotel man, located at the 
entrance to one of Maine's best. lake regions, with logic 
more or less profound, suggests that the laws be so 
anended as to prevent discrimination against the people 
of the State, and thereby lessen the liability of the recur- 
‘rence of bloody encounters like the one in Washington 
county last fall. Yes, Ma. (the FOREST AND STREAM 
ought to give his name, that everybody might know his 
rinciples), make a law that people shall stay at home, 
est they be robbed and murdered if they presume to 
leave their own doors. Then this sound reasoner, with 
views of his own, would have the game and fish laws so 
amended as to induce a large influx of sportsmen and 
Visitors, while tending to increase the game and fish in 
question, and’at the same time cause the growth of good 
feeling between the people of the State and the sportsmen 
from the outside. Was there ever anything more logi- 
cal and reasonable? Make our laws come to such a 
nature that police officers and sheriffs shall be the bosom 
friends of thieves and murderers, and at the same time 
so fix the statutes that there shall be property enough 
around loose for the thieves to steal and feeble old men 
and women enough around for them to murder, and then 
make it so that all the time there shall be an increase of 
Beoperly and, best of all, a plenty of peace and harmony, 
His town should send that man to the Legislature for one 
term and then to the insane asylum. 


This hotelkeeper would have the open season for moose, 
deer and caribou ‘‘extended back,” as he puts it, so as to 
include both September and August, since these are the 
best monthsin all the year for the visiting sportsmen. 
He might have added, and consequently that is the way 
to build up a hotel business, Then he would have the 
fish laws so amended as _ to allow each sportsman to send 
to his friends 20lbs., or less, of the 50lbs, he is allowed 
to take along with himself when he goes home. Our 
reasoner thinks so much is due to people who pay into 
the State $100 per head for large game and $10 per pound 
for trout. Then he puts in, probably with an aside, that 
no better advertisement of Maine as ‘the sportsman’s par- 
adise” could be- circulated than these specimens of giant 
fish and game. True! True! Too true! It is a wonder 
that nobody ever thought of this before! But how about 
the Boston marketman, Mr. —— (again I am tempted to 
tell your name, but you would gain a little notoriety in 
that way, and that suits you and is a help to the hotel 
business), if every sportsman is allowed to send out 20|bs. 
of trout, wouldnt every marketman in Boston have 
friends a plenty in the trout regions? Wouldn’t the 
marketmen get all the trout and salmon they desired out 
of Maine under such a law? Every sportsman could send 
out 20lbs, of trout! Inthe name of all that is reason- 
able, how many sportsmen, even in the best waters that 

Haine boasts, obtain 20lbs. of trout? Such a law would 


Sioner Stillwell: ‘‘An absolute non-transportation law is 
all that can ever save Maine her fish and el” 

This is an important winter to the State of Maine, as 
well as to the entire fish and game interest of the country. 
If her laws are strengthened with stronger penalties, so 
that the good work in the preservation of her fish and 
game, so admirably begun, can go on; if a sufficient sum 
imoney is appropriated so that these laws may be enforced, 
ecording to the recommendations of a sensible Goyernor 
nd a Commission that has attracted the attention of the 


world, then Maine becomes the true sportsman’s paradise, 


FOREST ‘AND STREAM. 


more in reality than on the cover of a guide book, But 
the non-hounding law of New York was broken down 
last winter, and if any of the strong features of the Maine 
game laws are to share the same fate this witner, then the 
hope of the sportsmen, beyond a year or two at the long- 
est, is done. Under such cireumstances, my kit of fishing 
tackle is for sale for a song. My shotgun and rifle will be 
good for old iron. It might cost me a few sly tears to 
part with them, but if the market-hunter and the poacher 
is to conquer, then let the plumes I wore with so much 
pleasure, but which would no longer be of the least use in 
the world, pass out of my sight. Under such circum- 
stances the ForREST AND STREAM, that we have all enjoyed 
so much, would be a useless publication, except as a 
record of what has been done, for there would be no game 
to hunt or fish to take; and to read its pages, once bright 
and cheering, would cause a pang, a twinge of sorrow. 
Good readers of the FOREST AND STREAM, I am not in 
the least disheartened, but it distresses me to hear men 
reason as above. That men will be so selfish and short- 
sighted concerning that which is dearest to us all. That 
a few dollars in the hotel business should make a mansee 
black for white and white for black, That the desire of 
being considered a finished sportsman should make a man 
so earnest to send a few pounds of fish out to his friends, 
that never, under the best of conditions, can reach that 
friend in shape to be appreciated. Thatthe love of killing 
something should make the August tourists willing to 
shoot the doe with suckling fawns. That even the Presi- 
dent of the United States should consent to have a deer 
driven into the water by dogs, in order that he might in 
that way shoot that which he never could in any other 
way hope to cope with. But the chances for fish and 
game in Maine were never better, in spite of all the 
damnable proclivities of human nature, some of the best 
of legislation is bound to grow out of the agitation of the 
subject this winter, Then, seeing the good results, other 
States will follow, if they wake up before it is we late. 
PECIAL, 


SWAN ISLAND. 


4 [see Swan Island grounds are perhaps the best duck 
shooting preserve in North Carolina, if not in the 
world. The preserve is located on the easterly side of 
Currituck Sound, between the sound and the ocean, It 
is several miles in extent, and has an area of about 6,000 
acres of marsh and shoal lands. Through this vast extent 
of marsh run countless little creeks and bayous, in which 
grow a profusion of the succulent widgeon grass and 
wild celery, the natural food of the different kinds of wild 
ducks with which the place abounds. The club house is 
situated upon Swan Island, which contains about forty 
acres of arableland. The soil is very productive, requir- 
ing no fertilizer to produce a large yield of any and all 
kinds of the cereals and vegetables to which the climate 
is adapted. The club house and the houses for the use of 
the tenant who tills the farm and takes care of the property 
in the summer season and the buildings occupied by the 
employees in winter, together with the numerous boat, 
decoy and game houses and other outbuildings, form quite 
a settlement, The building are plain and unassuming, 
and are painted in Newport brown, olive green and Eng- 
lish red. ‘Che club house proper is on a slight eminence, 
with lawn sloping to the water’s edge, and on Sundays, 
when everything is quiet, ducks, geese and swans in great 
numbers feed contentedly in the little bay in front of the 
house, within easy range from the broad piazzas. The 
view from the house at such times presents a picture 
which once seen isnever forgotten. The principal reason 
why the Swan Island club grounds are so much better 
shooting grounds than others in Currituck is because the 
club own the shoals and land under water which surround 
their marshes, and consequently are enabled more effec- 
tually to protect them from the incursions of trespassers. 

Currituck Sound and its estuaries are the natural and 
favorite winter resort of most of the different species of 
wildfowl, and with careful legislation to afford them 
proper protection, it would continue to remain so for a 
good many years 10 come, The different clubs and the 
native gunners should work together (for their interests 
in this matter are identical) to secure the passage and 
rigid enforcement of proper protective game laws which 
would be mutually beneficial. “And this should be done 
at once, or I fear that in tle near future club men as well 
as natives will have to solace themselves with the sad 
refrain, ‘‘It might have been,’ The club people stand 
ready at any and all times to aid the natives in promoting 
any scheme tending to the better protection of the birds— 
for better protection means more sport for the club 
people and more money for the native gunners. The 
resident gunners should be more than willing; they ought 
to be extremely anxious to co-operate with the clubs in 
securing the passage of healthy and proper protective 
laws, for the reason that the club people confine them- 
selves strictly and almost exclusively to marsh shooting, 
and consequently kill comparatively few of the most 
valuable species of birds, such as canvasback, redhead, 
etc.; but leave them for the profit and emolument of the 
native or resident gunners. 

The club men at all times wish to, and do show a proper 
regard and respect for the rights and privileges of the 
natives, and in return they claim reciprocal treatment. 

The game laws of North Carolina, so far as they relate to 
duck shooting, are a “delusion anda snare,” and prac- 
tically amount to nothing, as they allow ducks to be shot 
at all seasons for ‘“‘domestic consumption.” The result of 
this very convenient provision is, that early in the season, 
when the weather is warm and birds will not bear ship- 
ment, thousands of them are wantonly slaughtered and 
thrown away. The laws of New York and of most of 
the other States provide a heavy penalty for killing, or 
having in possession after the same has been killed, any 
duck, goose, brant, ctc., between certain dates. The 
result is that during the operation of this ‘‘stay law” 
ducks are not killed. A code of this kind is what is 
needed in North Carolina to-day, and were it enacted 
and ,enforced the people would have cause to bless the 
day of its accomplishment. 

The Swan Island Club isa syndicate of gentlemen from 
New York and Boston, formed for the purpose of shoot- 
ing game pe for pleasure. They give away all the 
game Killed except what is consumed at the club. Of 
the original syndicate who formed the organization two 
have since died, Henry Guild, President of the People’s 
National Bank of Boston, and D. L, Suydam, of New 
York, a gentleman of the old school and one of the 


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pioneer sportsmen of Currituck. The present members 
of the club are named below. The president is Wm, 
Sohier, of Boston, lawyer by profession, an old habitué 
of Currituck, Wm. Minot, Sr., lawyer, of Boston, al- 
though past the meridian of life, isan enthusiastic sports- 
man. Wim, Minot, Jr., a lawyer of Boston; by a careful 
study of the habits of the different kinds of game birds 
and a killling way he has of holding his gun, he is en- 
abled to show plethoric bags. James C, Carter, President 
of the Bar Association of New York; John M, Forbes, of 
Boston, well known as a successful railroad man, and is 
the owner of several fast yachts. Col. Wm. H. Forbes, 
President of the Bell Telephone Co, Dr, Wm. 5. Bigelow, 
of Boston, is now in Japan hoiding official position under 
that government, but retains his interest and membership 
in the club and occasionally runs over from the Antipodes 
to spend a few weeks at Swan Island and enjoy his 
favorite pastime of duck shooting. Dudley L, Pickman, 
of Boston, besides his interest in the Swan Island Ciub, is 
the owner of an island of several hundred acres between 
Currituck Sound and Back Bay, part of which is heavily 
timbered, and he intends to stock it with deer, quail and 
pheasants, and make it into a shooting preserve. Wil- 
liard 8. Peele, of Boston. Dr, John Bryant, of Boston, a 
retired physician, owner of yacht Shadow, and one of the 
syndicate that built the Puritan. Moses Williams, a 
lawyer of Boston, of eminent ability and a very enthus- 
iastic sportsman. Dr, Arthur Cabot, of Boston. James 
Norris, New York, a lawyer. Chas. HE. Perkins, Presi- 
dent of the C. B. & Q. R. h. A. H, PENNY. 


DEAD RIVER REGION. 


Editor Forest and Stream: / 

Have just returned from a short trip to the Dead River 
region, (Chain of Ponds) Maine, to the territory to be 
operated by the Megantic Fish and Game Club, where in 
company with a friend we spent the week between 
Christmas and New Years. 

I have never before seen such numerous signs of game. 
Deer are increasing wonderfully. In walking from Ar- 
nold Pond to Crosby Pond, a deer had laid over night 
since the last snow (four days before), We did not have 
the pleasure of shooting any, although we started several, 
on account of the snow being too deep, witha crust, 
which made it too noisy for still-hunting. 

Six caribou were killed there the week before, a few 
days before the last rain and snow storm. The snow 
varied in depth from one foot on the mountains, to two 
feet in the valleys; and unless the club commence opera- 
tions at once there will bea great slaughter of deer and 
moose during the crust-hunting season, as this season 
will be a disastrous one on account of the deep snow al- 
ready. A habitant tcld me I had come a couple of 
months too early, and if I would come out in March he 
would take me where I ceuld kill a dozen deer every day, 
with an axe. This is the place where the 2700lbs. of 
hindquarters of yenison was taken out and shipped via 
Kingtield, Me., in April, 1885, and despite this great 
drain the deer are actually increasing. j 

We experienced 38 below zero, and were obliged to 
discard caribou steaks for bacon, beans and molasses in 
order to supply sufficient caloric to withstand the severe 
cold. Lumbermen stated that it was the celdest ‘snap 
they had had in the region fer six years. ee 

We had some fishing through the ice for lake trout in 
Lake Megantic with tolerable success, but it was worth 
your life to stay outside the ‘‘kiosh” over ten minutes. 
One poor misguided Salmo fontinalis of one and a half 
pounds weight, forgetting that it was against the laws 
to be caught in the Province of Quebec before January 
ist (the law being off his relative, the lake trout or land- 
locked salmon on December ist) took our bait and was 
Janded; as it lacked just two days of the open season for 
his kind, we were forced to confiscate him and bring him 
to a warmer climate. HEBER BISHOP, 

Boston, Jan, 5, 


VIRGINIA GAME NOTES. 


EXINGTON, Va., Jan. 11.—Our shooting season for 
all kinds of game approaches its end, the closed 
season for game in this county beginning on Jan. 15 of 
each year and terminating Oct. 10. The game law of 
Virginia is an anomalous abortion, Some of the counties 
in the State have no game law whatever, bemg exempt 
by special act of Legislature; others have a closed season 
ranging from different dates to different dates, and others, 
of which this county is one, being subject to tke law men- 
tioned above. Why our sapient lawmakers cannot, in 
their wisdom, frame a law which will apply to all, isa 
matter far beyond the comprehension of your correspond- 
ent, 

As the season has advanced and the snow and sleet 
cover the earth, numbers of our sportsmen have been 
detained by the cold and wind from pursuing the sport 
and the birds have had some respite. 

Some bags have been made, however, generally small, 
a few fair and fewer large. Last week one of our sports- 
men bagged a white quail. Your cerrespondent has not 
seen it, but from a description of it by the person who 
stuffed the bird, it seems to be perfectly white, with the 
exception of a few small bluish spots upon the larger wing 
feathers. This, I learn from the ‘‘oldest inhabitants,” is 
the second white quail bagged in this county within the 
last half century. 

Some weeks ago this section was visited by a deep: 
snow, and the pot-hunters took advantage of it to murder 


(no other word will cover the ground) hundreds of quail. - — 


I learn that in an adjacent town two hundred were 
offered for sale in a single day, by men who did not and 
had neyer owned a dog. The case was the same with us, 
though not so many are slain. Surely some legislative 
action should be taken to prevent this wholesale massacre. 
lt affords me pleasure to indorse most heartily the 
position taken by your paper with regard to the recent 
field trials, No matter what motive may actuate the 
owner of a dog in such matters, the judges should see that 
each dog has a fair and equal chance, T. M.S, 


PROVINCE OF QUEBEC FISH AND GAME CLUB.—Mont- 
real, Jan. 18.—The officers for 1887 are: President, F. 
H, Rintoul; Vice-president, Selkirk Cross; Secretary-Treas- 
urer, J. Nelson; Committee, H. W. Atwater, G. B. Good- 
acre, G. Ahern, H. R. Ives, H. Stearns, James Slessor, 
H. R. King, Dr. Brainard, R. Mackay, A. N, Shewan, 
W. A, Parker, L. Huot, L, A, Boyer, 8. H. Matthews, 


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“THE HOUND OF THE PLAINS.® 
the the January number of the Popular Science Monthly 

Mr. Ernest Ingersoll contributes an article on the 
coyote entitled ‘The Hound of the Plains.” Mr. Inger 
soll is a cleverand skillful maker of literary crazy-quilts. 
He displays cultivated taste in his selection of materials 
and not less remarkable ingenuity in piecing his patch- 
work into a many-colored and brilliant whole, so deftly 
put together that the quotation marks (which in literary 
crazy-quilts answer to stitches) cannot be detected by the 
closest scrutiny, ‘‘The Hound of the Plains” is a well- 
made sample of literary work of this class. It is instruc- 
tive, entertaining and comprehensive. We note only one 


omission in Mr. Ingersoll’s paragraph on the different 


names of the coyote; he has neglected to say that the 
creature is sometimes called ‘‘the thief of the plains,” 
because of a way it has of appropriating as its own things 


that do not belong to it, 


The following passages are taken from Mr, Ingersoll’s 
article in the Popular Science Monthly, January, 1887, 
pages 362-63, and from a sketch by our well-known con- 
tributor ‘‘Jacobstaff,” published twelve years ago in the 
FOREST AND STREAM, March 18, 1875, pages 82-3. The 
“deadly parallel column” is employed for reasons which 


are obvious: 


E. Ingersoil,in Popular Science 
Montily, Jan, 1886. 

Word would be sent out, in- 
structing the different villages 
concerned to elect their cap- 
tains and furnish their quota of 
williug gunners in the ring that 
was to concentrate upon a point 
indicated by a tall flag-statf far 
out in the prairie. 


These rings were, sometimes, 
twenty _or-thirty miles in dia- 
meter, and it took an early start 
and rapid enh ele close up 
in time. The captains, on horse- 
back, ride back and forth, keep- 
ing the line in order, watching 
ead everything is driven before 
i 


After marching for a few 
miles, the different parties be- 
gin to come in sight of one an- 
other, all converging toward the 
osntral point. 


Glimpses of fleeing game, yery 
likely including deer, or a wolf 
or two, are seen; and _ the orders 
“Furry up! hurry up!” are more 

quently heard. Finally the 
can seen, and a little 
later the line of the opposite 
side of the circle comes into 
view. Now all nerves are strung 
to the highest pitch. There isa 
constant fusilade of shots as the 
thickening grouse soar up and 
backward over the line, or foxes 
ond hares scud away from the 
shouting and yelling gunners. 
The captains, suddenly riding at 
roe awed to one side, shout, 
“Close up! close up] The deer 
will break!” Before it can 
well done, a small band, follow- 
ing their leader like sheep, dart 
toward a vacant space im the 
tank of men. Half the deer get 
away in safety, but a few fall 
unger the ready rifles, and one, 
stabbed by a bayonet, carries it 
and the gun twenty rods before 
dropping dead. 


Soon word is passed to stop 
firing, for the circle is peepmne 
dangerously contracted. 1- 
penciy one man_has a bullet in 
his leg, and a captain's horse has 
been shot under him. 


Thus, in Silénee, the ring con- 
ecentrates toward the flagstaff, 
which stands-on the edge of a 
bowl-like depression. the 
rim is attained, what a sight 
greets the eyés of the eager 
circle! With lolling tongues 
and staring eyes, a dozen tawny 
wolves are rushing upand down 
the shallow -pit, seeking some 
chance of escape. But no mercy 
exisis for the sneaking lamb- 
Stealers. “Give it to them!” 
comes the order, and a hundred 
rifles pour instant death among 

€ CO victims. 


Then follow 7% matches 
trials of stre Taces, and 
piepeta gingerbread, apple- 

urnevere, cider and metheglin, 


first thin 


“Jacobstaff,’ in the Forest and 
Stream, March 13, 1876. 
Word had been sent out sey- 
eral days before to the different 
towns and villages scattered 
over the country to elect their 
captains for the grand hunt, to 
form their portion of the ring 
that was to close up to a certain 
center indicated by a flag or a 
tall staff far out on the prairie, 


These -rin are sometimes 
twenty and thirty miles in dia- 
meter, and it takes an early 
start, with rapid traveling, to 
close upin time. The different 
captains, on fleet horses, ride 
back and forth keeping the line 
in order, and as they close up 
they drive everything before 
them. . 

Aiter a smart tramp of a few 
Iniles, we began to see scatter- 
ing parties on our right and left, 
that gradually grew more nu- 
merous, until an almost un- 
broken line was formed on both 
sides, all heading toward a dis- 
tant point. * * * 


Shots were heard every now 
and then along the line as the 
grouse, as they whirred up from 
t ass, ora fox scudded 
off in the distance. Then we 
had glimpses of larger game 
disappearing over the knolls of 
the rolling prairie, and word 
ran along the line that several 
deer were ahead; then a wolf or 
two was signaled, and the ex- 
citement increased, The orders 
eame along more frequently— 
“hurry up, hurry up.” With 
hearts beating wildly,and nerves 
strung to the highest pitch, we 
came in view of the flag, and 
then of the advancing portion 
of the other side of the circle 
far in the distance. 

We could see the affrighted 
animals—deer, wolyes and foxes 
—hurrying hither and thither, 
while hundreds of grouse were 
charging back over our heads. 
Shots were following thick and 
fast, the excitement growin 
more intense as the shouts an 
pells along the line grew more 

Oarse and. vigorous. The cap- 
tains, riding as for life, shouted 
“close up, close up; the deer will 
break in a minute.’ And so 
they did. Here they come, as a 
dozen charged down on a broken 
spot in the line. Like sheep, 
they all came following their 
leader. Several were killed, but 
the most of them went by like a 
whirlwind, bounding clear over 
our heads. One fell some twenty 
rods back of the line, carrying 
with him a musket, to which 
‘vas attached a bayonet. 


AS WG approached nearer, 
word came aiong the line to 
cease firing, as it was becoming 
dangerous. It was astonishing 
to me that during so much reck- 
less excitement more casualties 
donotoccur. This time we got 
off with one man having a bul- 
Ictin his leg, and another had 
his horse shot from under him. 


On one side, to the left of the 
ee tas for some distance, was 
a slough, or at least a large in- 
dentaticn in the prairie. This 
was the center. We were order- 
ed not to fire another shot until 
word should be given, when we 
ghould have closed up to the rim 
of this bowl.on the plain, some- 
thing like a quarter of a mile in 
diameter. As we got over the 
knoll, and looked across at the 
other side of excited faces, and 
then down below, what a sight 
was before us! A dozen or more 
tawny, dirty, lank-looking crea- 
tures rushed here and there in 
wild confusion, and with lolling 
tongues and piolrueiie eyes 
sought in vain to escape; but no 
mercy was shown to the cow- 
ardly lamb-stealers. Soon the 
word came, ‘Give it to them,” 
and a hundred guns belched 
forth their contents at the pant- 
ing victims. : 

en commenced the greetings 
and hearty hand shakes amo 
the boys, and cheers for this an 
that hero who had distinguished 
himself in the hunt. A wagon 
drove on the ground from some 
mysterious quarter, having as 
cargo a barrel of metheglin 
(honey whiskey), and another 
loaded with beer, pies, and huge 
cakes of gingerbread. * * * * 
After shooting the flag down, 
which seemed always to be the 
, targets were put w 
and the off-hand shooters tri 
eir hands, or rings were 
ormed here and there, and 
famous wrestlers essayed to win 
new laurels or succumb to better 
men, The boys were out fora 
day's sport, and they had it, for 
all was jollity and genuine en- 
joyment. : 


GROUSE AND THE SNOW CRUST. 


\ Wessel gent Bla Me., Jan. 17,—EHditor Forest and 
Stream: On December 18 we had lying on the 
pune in this vicinity about fifteen inches of Yight snow, 
mn that day there was a further fall of a few inches, but 
at about two hours after sunset the snow changed to sleet 
and rain, the mercury, however, remaining just below 
freezing point. In the morning the snow was covered 
by a hard ice-like crust, half an inch thick, and strong 
enough to bear the weight of a heavy dog—very nearly 
the worst crust that I ever saw. As it had not begun to 
form until two hours or more after dark, every grouse in 
the woods must have been caught, and with eighteen 
inches of light snow under him that could afford him no 
foothold in any effort of engineering that he might un- 
dertake to lift the heavy sheet of ice over his head, the 
conditions of escape seemed about as difficult as they 
could well be made. I had no opportunity to get into the 
woods until the following Saturday, Dec. 25. There 
had been no further snowfall in the interval nor any 
softening of the weather until the day and night just 
preceding when there had occurred a thaw and heavy 
rain settlmg the snow and making an end of the crust. 
I saw no grouse, but in the half hour’s tramp found 
plenty of indications that the birds had somehow, as 
usual, proved equal to the emergency, and had cut or 
drilled their way out. There were fresh tracks, evidence 
of recent roosts in trees since the forming of the crust, 
and other “‘signs” in abundance. Also, a few days later, 
my brother in another piece of woods saw five grouse, 
all ‘budding’ in one tree. I conclude that the ice storm 
is a less formidable danger for the grouse than has been 
supposed. KENNEBEC. 


Witp CELERY.—Mr. Benj. M. Everhart, of West. 


Chester, Pa., has given the Local News some notes on 
wild celery, the favorite food of the canvasback; ‘This 
eee like many others, has a variety of local names, 

ome of the most common which I now call to mind are 
tape grass, from the tape-like appearance of the long 
leaves; channel weed, as it frequently grows in channels 
where the water flows, not swiftly; eel grass, this name 
arises, it is said, by Dr. Darlington (Flora cestrica), ‘from 
the habit which eels have of hiding under thé leaves 
which are usually procumbently floating under the 
water's surface.’ the appellation ‘wild celery’—a local 
term applied, I think, only by gunners and watermen at 
Havre-de-Grace and vicinity—is, I consider, like many 
vulgar synonyms, a misnomer, as this plant is in no 
particular related to celery, which by botanists is known 
as Apium. ‘Wild celery,’ or as it is more generally 
known in this vicinity as ‘eel grass,’ is not confined to 
the region from which your specimen was obtained. It 
is found in the Brandywine Creek growing in slow run- 
ning water. The scientific name of the plant is Vallis- 
neria spiralis (Linn.) the generic name being given in 
honor of Antonio Vallisneri, an Italian botanist; the 
lege apie is applied in consequence of the fact that 
the fertile stalk in its development assumes a spiral form, 
It is a remarkable Ricndigns het Banned plant on account 
of its mode of fertilization. It grows entirely under 
water, has long radical grass-like leaves from 1 to 3ft. 
long and from } to gin. wide. The female flowers float 
on the surface at the end of long thread-like spiral scapes, 
which curiously contract and lengthen with the tise and 
fall of the water. The male flowers have very short 
stems or scapes, from which the flowers break off and 
rise to the surface, to fertilize with their pollen the at- 
tached, floating female flowers. The leaves of this plant 
form an exceedingly beautiful object.for microscopic 
study, the extreme tenuity and transparency of their 
cellular tissue allowing the observer to watch the move- 
ment of the fluid contents of the cells.” 


Bear DoGs.—Salem, Mass.—I began to hunt bears in 
1863 in northern Maine, My first bear dogs were a black 
and tan hound and a dog that probably had some hound 
and some bull mixed with other blood. He was a good 
fighter, but would not follow a bear far into the dense, 
dark swamps. I have found better dogs since. Ihavea 
brother living in Roxbury, Maine, which is a good bear 
country. He has caught thirty-three bears so far. Being 
desirous of having a good pack of dogs that would stop a 
bear anywhere, I have expended several hundreds of 
dollars, trying all kinds of dogs. First we tried hounds; 
one, old Major, sits by my side now as I write. His ears 
are 22in. across. He is asplendid representative of the 
old New Hampshire stock of foxhounds. He is a veteran 
retired from the field, having come in from the front, to 
live at rest and take comfort here in eating and sleeping, 
and often sending along the streets a terrible howl, which 
is music to my ears. e has the marks of action, hayin 
a foreleg well marked bya bear trap. I have all tolc 
some eight dogs. I have corresponded with old bear 
hunters in the Southwest, West and the Rocky Mountains. 
The mastiff blood crossed with a hound was said to be 
ahead of all others, so I tried it and have two of that 
cross, one a trained and experienced dog, the other a 
year old dog about 24in. high, and as fine a dog as one 
ever saw. te is white, a color said to be decidedly best, 
as a bear is afraid of a white dog. The first dog of that 
breed I found not only ready to take hold of a bear, but 
would land on their backs after being knocked over by 
their paws. No money would buy that dog. I will give 
$100 for a mate for him. The white dog has never seen 
a bear yet; and is hardly old enough until another fall, as 
a dog has not the courage while a pup that he will have 
afterward.—BRUIN. 


EasTeRN New YoRE AsSSOcIATION.—The officers for 
1887 of the Eastern New York Fish and Game Protective 
Association are: President, Dr. Samual B, Ward; First 
Vice-President, A. N. Cheney, Glens Falls; Second Vice- 
President, G. E. Vincent, Catskill; Secretary, W. W. 
Byington, Albany; Treasurer, J. H. Quinby, Albany; 
Counsel, F. M. Danaher, Albany, Executive Chanretaes 
W. W. Hill, Chairman, Albany; Robert Lenox Banks, 
Albany; W. F. Beutler, Albany; Frank R. Wright, Albany; 
J. H. Manning, Albany; Henry L. Smith, Albany; J. L. 
Van Valkenburgh, Albany; J. Ten Eyck, Albany$ Dayton 
Ball, Albany; m, R, Winchell, Albany; Watts T 
Loomis, Little Falls; Geo. Witbeck, Nassau; Jas. Shana- 
han, Tribes Hill; D. P. McQueen, Schenectady; Dr. 
Lewis Balch, en Henry A, Strong, Cohoes; Lansing 
Hotaling, Albany; Dr. Hermad Bendell, Albany; L. B. 
Pike, Saratoga Springs. 


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QuAIl IN Matne.—The Portland Argu: 
SNe these interesting particulars of the 
Elizabeth: “There are now about twenty 
daily in the vicinity of the Two Lights, Cape Elizabeth. 
Quail have also been seen in aeeiesl other towns in the 
county during the past fall and early winter. It would 
certainly be a good practice for those living where these 
quails are located to throw out food for them, such as 
cracked wheat, screenings, or sweepings from the barn 
floors, as this will naturally increase the quantity of bitd 
game for another year. We learn from a reliable source 
that 300 quail, now being kept in quarters at the Cape, 
will be liberated in this vicinity the coming spring, If 
this is done it will greatly tend to make quail shootin 
around here as good as it is in the West. We understan 
that these quail hatch two broods in one season, and that 
as the younger of the broods do not become full grown 
until late in the fall, the present legislators will be asked 
to pass a law protecting them from the gunners during 
every month in the year except November. These are 
the real ‘Bob White’ quail. Tn 1882 F. H. Farnham 
liberated at Woodfords a few pairs of quail that he had 
bought in Boston. During the past season over one 
hundred quail have been seen in various parts of this 
county, and many regard them as the offspring of those 
liberated by Mr. Farnham, It is a well known fact that 
foxes in the course of the year kill more birds than the 
gunners, and the Legislature would do a good thing by 
placing a bounty on the head of these pests to the peace 
of the farmer's poultry as well as to the wild birds. The 
uail at the cape have stood the cold weather nicely thus 
ar, being carefully fed and looked after by M, A. Hanna, 
the pepular keeper of the Two Lights, who is thoroughly 

are in regard to the habits of all the game birds of this 
atitude,” 


EXPLOSIVE BULLETS,—American Powder Mills, Boston, 
Mass., Jan. 12.—Hditor Forest and Stream: “Mark 
West” asks for testimony on the subject of explosive 
bullets. We have in our office threeycross sections of a 
4x4in. pine scantling, into which three bullets had been 
fired, using a Winchester .45-cal. shell with explosive 
bullets. In one the cap (.22 long shell) in bullet was 
charged with gunpowder, and in the other two the cap 
was filed with No. 2 XX Atna dynamite (50 per cent. 
nitro-glycerine) the shell loaded with 70 grains coarse 
‘Dead Shot” powder and a thick felt wad between 
powder and bullet for safety in firmg the dynamite 
projectile, The range was 40yds., and while the rending 
effect in center of post (or scantling) was considerable 
with the powder explosive bullet, it was many times _ 
greater in the other two cases, where a dynamite ex- 
plosive bullet was used. The specimens show the terrible 
effect the latter bullet has when exploding in the object 
fired at, and also that it exploded more quickly than the 
former after striking, not having entered the wood so far, 
and tearing the large hole fullsize almost from the surface, 
while the powder-charged bullet entered the wood about 
an inch before exploding, leaving the hole for that dis- 
tance only the bullet’s size. For further facts, should 
your correspondent desire them, we regret we have for- 
gotten the name of the experimenter, and have no note 
of it, but he was in business in this city, living, we think, 
out of town; and seeing this statement may respond. 
We give only his evidence and our own observation of 
the results as above described,—F.. A. ADAMS, 


ORITANI SNOWSHOE CLUB.—On Wednesday of last week 
a number of members of the Oritani Snowshoe Club met 
at the Erie depot equipped with snowshoes and dressed 
in. their piureedes uniform. Taking the N. J. & N. Y, 
train to Hackensack, which place was soon reached, the 
were entertained by their president, Mr. J, M. Fairchild, 
Jr., and by their secretary, Mr, W. Holberton. By 3 P.M. 
they were off for a tramp in the wilds of New Jersey, 
headed by a well laden toboggan with supplies for the 
inner man. In single file they made their way over the 
glistening fields, through the woods and swamps and 
finally ina wild out-of-the-way nook, called a halt and 
made a glorious fire. A stream near by furnished the 
water for the camp kettle. The toboggan was unpacked, 
and with appetites sharpened by their long tramp, the 
club enjoyed a hearty supper, followed by acamp-fire 
smoke, enlivened by song and story, to say nothing of 
the excellent tea brewed by the secretary. The president 
succeeded in taking several fine photographs of the 
scene, and the members returned in time to take the 
evening train back to the city. The snowshoeing wag 
excellent and to the city members pe amy the affair 
was one long to be remembered.—H. 


THE INDEFINABLE CHARM.—As the years go by we learn 
to value things in which we have found all qualities are ~ 
good. So FOREST AND STREAM, which contributes much 
to the placid enjoyment of the sportsman, whether he 
fishes and shoots in reality, or only identifies himself with 
those who do, and teach him or recall the pleasure on river 
and lake, the changing atmospheres, the hushed music 
of the woods, the glorious sunrise full of a day's great 
expectations, the painted sunsets filling the manly heart 
with quiet satisfaction over a well spent day orlife, The 
weight and numbers of creel and bag are the incidental, 
often the accidental part. It is the unweighed, un- 
counted indefinable something suggested which fills and 
thrills the spirit, for which I am grateful, And as the 
three score years come nigh, as the eye loses its quiok 
perceptions and the responsive hand its cunning, I shall 
yet more and more enjoy the tales which others write 
and others read for me, of FOREST AND STREAM.—JUNI- 
ATA. 


Coot.—I am afraid “Cooter” has a wrong impression 
of my intention concerning his coot. I did not try to 
give an unfavorable impression concerning his coot, but 
only to faithfully represent my coot. If his coot is iden- 
tical with my coot, then I would fain believe both coots 
are a bad lot and I decline to go in co-hoots with “‘sich,” 
but you, Messrs. Editors, have decided that his coot 1s 
not my coot, which I am glad to hear, for I should be 
loth to believe that ‘‘Cooter” would enjoy killing birds as 
tame and worthless (as I have found them in Florida and 
California) as my coots. Thanking ‘‘Cooter” for his kind 
invitation to come and help shoot his coot, which I 
should very much like to do, I will, for the present, 
gcoot.—o. oO. la 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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MAssacnusmTts AssocraATion,—The 12th annual elec- 


tion of the Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective As- 
sociation was held last week; President Edward A. 
Saniuels presiding over the 60 or 60 members assembled, 
The treasurer’s report showed that the association during 
the past year received: From new membership, $125; 
from annual assessments, $436; from donations and sub- 
seriptions, $600; also that an available balance of about 
8200 was on hand for the Beto of prosecuting infrac- 
tions of the fish and game laws, Officers were elected as 
follows: President, Edward A. Sanimels: Vice-Presi- 
dents, Hon, Dan’l Needham; Walter M; Brackett, Charles 
Whittier, John 'T; Settson, H, H. Kimball, Walton C. 
Taft; Horace T. Rockwell; Treasurer; Frederick R; Shat- 
tuck; Secretary, Henry J. Thayer: Librarian, John 
Fottler, Jr.; Executive Committee, Hon. Chas. L. Wood- 
bury, Warren Hapgood, William §. Hills, Charles W. 
Stevens, John P, Woodbury, Ivers W. Adams, John 
Fottler, Jr., Benj. F. Nichols; Henry C. Litchfield, George 
W: Wiggin, Benj, C. Clark, Isaac Y, Chubbuck ; Mem- 
bership Committee; Henry J. Thayer; Edw: FE: Small, 
George Mixter. 


Boston, Mass., Jan, 17.—In the Charlestown Munitipal 
Court this morning, before Judge Bragg, John W. Mit- 
chell plead guilty to haying in possession golden-winged 
woodpeckers and cardinal grosbeaks contrary to law, and 
was fned $20. Itisrumeéréd, upon good authority, that 
the Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association; 
which made this prosecution; is intending to make similar 
prosecutions against the Bron eps of certain bird stores, 
which make a practice of catching and keeping for sale 
many of our beautiful and useful song birds, such as 
orioles, tanagers; robins and indigo birds, The associa- 
tion deserves great credit for the numerous cases it has 
investigated and prosecuted during the past year; and 
those interested inits acfions are in hope that its work 
will not be confined to the preservation of our native 
song birds alone, but that it will Gf such is not at présent 
the case) endeayor to ascertain why certain restaurants 
still have on their bills of fare (or furnish secretly) 
partridge out of season, 


Do QuAIL FoLLow SETTLERS?—Doland, Spink Co., 
Dakota, Jan. 11.—Editor Forest and Stream: It has 
been reported to me that several flocks of quail have been 
seen in Spink county lately, the first that we have ever 
heard of. Do they follow the settlers as the pinnated 

rouse does? Can any of your readers answer this? It 
is very cold here now, 54° below zero. There are only 
three buildings in this place (Verdon, some miles from 
Doland), and no game of any kind at this time of year 
except jack rabbits.—J. L. R. [Quail are believed to fol- 
low settlements, They have done so further south, and 
ne ae many of our readers can give instances of 

is.- 


GIVEN OVER TO MATHEMATICS,—Charlestown, N. H.— 
Add my approval to the ‘Criticisms of the Critic,” 
which your other correspondents have favored you with. 
My own pen has been cramped for so many years with 
calculations on mechanics and mathematics, that it does 
hot assume the delightful flow of description with which 
**Piseco” and ‘“Wawayanda,” ‘Kingfisher’ and ‘Sam 
Lovell” grace your columns, but I can read and enjoy, if 
I cannot write, and my favorite paper, without some of 
these graphic illustrations of the beauty of nature, and 
its various developments, would be as the old saying is, 
pss we, play of ‘Hamlet’ with the Royal Dane left out.” 
— ON q 


BROOKLYN GUN CLUB.—The annual meeting of the 
Brooklyn Gun Club was held Jan. 11. The Alowine 
officers were elected: President, Henry F. Aten, M. D.; 
Vice-President, John L, Hiil; Secretary, John E. McEwan; 
Treasurer, I. ©. Monroe. Executive Committee, Gustave 
Walter, James M. Bloomfield, Samuel F, Prentiss. 
Trustees, Hon. Calvin E. Pratt, Freling H, Smith, The 
membership is limited to forty. There are no vacancies, 
The club own two trout ponds and the shooting over 
about 7,000 acres of land. About 500 quail were killed by 
the members on the club grounds this eee season.—J OHN 
E. McHWAn. 


NortH CaRroLina Quam Grounps.—A recent visit 
with gun and dog to the Piedmont section of North 
Carolina, convinces me that there is the veritable Hden 
for the quail hunter, and I would not go amiss in claim- 
ing for the fields adjacent to High Point preéminence. 
Here annually gather the members of the astern Field 
Trials Club, and here the sportsman more intent upon 
business and a full bag, may go with the full assurance 
that he will find the flocks afield. To bag forty a day is 
not uncommon for those who haye staunch legs and 
steady aim.—C, H. 


THe New Yorke Gams Law will probably undergo 
extensive amending this season, The Basten New York 
Game and Fish Protective Association has appointed a 
committee, consisting of Dr. 8. B. Ward, Gen. R. L, 
Banks and W, W. Hill , to confer upon the subject with a 
committee of the New York City Society, consisting of 
Messrs. Chas. E. Whitehead, Benj. L. Ludington and A, 
Wagstafit, The St. Lawrence and the Lake George 
socicties have been invited to join in the work. A bill 
has been introduced at Albany forbidding the killing of 
wildfowl in April. 


_InpIAN TERRITORY.—The law forbidding trespass on 

the Indian Territory has been enforced of late, and many 
St. Louis sportsmen have been complled to forego their 
customary excursions. The Missowri Republican reports: 
Congressman Glover recently made special application 
for a permit for one of our best St. Louis sportsmen, and 
was answered yesterday by wire as follows: “Hon. John 
M. Glover: Section 1,237, Revised Statutes, prohibits 
hunting in Indian Territory, I have uniformly refused 
all applications for that purpose,—J. D. C. Apams, Com- 
missioner.” 


AN OYSTER ON TA Wuxe.—Our correspondent * Old 
‘Gunner,” of Atlanticville, of Long Island, relates that he 
ones had ie ods acl kp shoot an uyseee gree Renee 
The fying fish was taking passage with a yellowleg an 
¥ ‘sium the Great South Bay bound tor Shinnecook. 


TENNESSEE.—Mr. H. E. Jones, of Nashyille, president 
of thé Tentiessee Sportsman's Association, has appointed 
the following gentlemen as a committee to prepare and 
submit to the Leyislature a bill for the protection of the 
game and fish of the State from wanton destruction, as 
follows: J. M. Dickinson, C. D, Berry and J, P. Helms, of 
Nashville; F, I. Stone, of Chattanooga; and Dr. A. J. 
Campbell, of Knoxville, 


A TRANS-CONTINENTAL CHENR,—Thetis, Stevens county, 
W, T,, Jan. 3.—Hditor Forest and Stream: Allow me to 
thank you for the entertainment derived from your 
superb Christmas issie, Hurrah! for the Forrest anp 
STREAM.—UWNCLE FULLER. 


A NEW ENGLAND FOX HUNT. 


A T 40’clock on a misty morning in November, I got into 
X my buggy at Portsmouth, N. H., and drove seventeen 
miles to the town of Berwick, Me., where [had promised to 
meet a couple of famous hunters for an old-time New Eng- 
land fox hunt: The two hours and a quarter drive throug 

the dark, night was decidedly tedious, and the mist often 
thickened into rain, which came down to such an extent as 
tomake the prospects for a successful chase anything but 
promising. is was not an auspicious beginning, but, 
when upon arriving at the rendezvous, Joe, a sepical Maine 
fox hunter, and the one upon whom we chiefly relied for a 
start, shook his head gloomily and remarked that ‘the’ 
wan't no use foxing in a flood,’’ my courage descended to 
the heels of my rubber boots. However, [had no idea of 
giving up a hunt after haying drivén so far through the rain 
for that PED OE: and Mr, M,, the other member of the hunt, 
edming bravely to my assistance, we soon had Joe and his 
dogs under way for the Plains. Now the plains are a num- 
ber of old fields interspersed between pine thickets and alder 
swamps, about four miles from Berwick village, our starting 
point, and are renowned for the number of foxes which bur- 
row and hide there by day and descend upon the neighbor- 
ing chickens at night, We walked rapidly through the mist, 
aud when nearing the old fields a fox track was discovered 
in the sand, and the dogs, Mr. M.'s noble old Bruno, and his 
two sons, Skinner and Keyser, Joe’s property, were turned 
loose. The track proved an old one, and though the old dog, 
with the eager assistance of the youngsters, carried it across 
fields and through swamps for over a mile, it was quite evi- 
dent that it would be useless to pursue it further, so the 
dogs were called off. 

After a brief consultation we tramped off to arange of 
wooded hills a couple of miles distant, considered good fox 

ound, and turned the dogs loose again. We waited anx- 
iously in the now pattering rain for a fae a note from 
the hounds; but though they worked diligently no scent was 
struck, and noon found us wet, hungry and decidedly out of 
spirits, A council of war was now held, while we disposed 
ot our scanty lunch, and it wasdetermined totry Neweomb’s 
Woods, & cover about a mile away, and should that fail us 
to give up the hunt and seek the fireside to warm our 
bentimbed fingers and dry our wet clothes. We were soon 
trudging toward Newcomb’s, and as we approached the 
woods Joe informed us that it was good fox ground and that 
he had “cut down a slew on ’erm in it,’’ 

We had hardly stationed ourselves on the old wood roads 
known to be good runways, with the dogs working with that 
feverish quickness which denotes a warm scent in the air, 
when Bruno mounted a small knoll just in front of us. and 
burst forth in a stentorian bay that made.the welkin ring 
and sent a thrill of wild delight througk every fiber of our 
drenched and dejected bodies. That bay meant game, game 
near at hand, and when the youngsters chimed in and the 
pack started off in full cry at a tearimg gait, we knew it was 
up and going fordear life. Butwhatwasit? The start had 
been made in the middle of a rabbit swamp, and we knew 
that the old dog, after working until afternoon and 
failmg to start a fox, would take to rabbiting in 
sheer desperation, for he must run something. The sus- 
pense, however, was short-lived, for the chase, though 
at first straight away from us, was soon directed toward us, 
and the rattling pace of the dogs would bring them upon us 
in a few moments, Suddenly a tutt of red fur was seen 
among the blackberry bushes, and the next instant a noble 
old fox bounded into'the wood road, and started toward us. 
In a twinkling a loud report blended with the music of the 
savage pack, and -reynard tumbled over on the moss: but 
he was a plucky fellow, and springing to his feet, dashed 
around the corner of the road on three legs, followed by an- 
other charge of BBs. As his brush disappeared behind the 
hemlock boughs, the dogs with foaming mouths and savage 
ery burst into the road, and for an instant were at fault 
where the fox had doubled; but the strong scent of fox and 
blood was fatal for poor reynard, and scarcely a minute 
later the ery of the pack was hushed, and we hurried to the 
ground to find the fox gasping his life away under the cruel 
teeth of the infuriated dogs. He was a fine fellow, and 
though the chase only lasted a half hour, gave us as spirited 
and exciting a run as I have ever participated in. 

We had tramped for six hours in the rain, and over many 
miles of rough ground, but the reward of that brilliant 
thirty-minnte run, with its exciting and satisfactory termin- 
ation, doubly repaid us. Upon returning to my team I 
threw the handsome skin under the bugey seat, and drove 
the seventeen miles back home, through the rain and gather- 
ing night, filled with that glad content that the successful 
huntsman alone can experience, FOXKCRAFT. 

PortTsMOourTH, N. H. : 


PASSAIC COUNTY ASSOCIATION. 


eae report of the secretary and treasurer of the Passaic 
County Fish and Game Protective Association for 1886 gives 
the following acconnt of work done: 

The year which has elapsed since my last annual report has not 
been as busy as its predecessor, but there was less reason for 
activity, the lawless element in our midst having been convin2ed 
that they cannot violate the law with impunity as in previous 
years. A few prosecutions and a determination on our part to 
protect the fish and'game in Passaic county put a stop to most of 
the violations of the law. 

The most important prosecutions since my last annual report 
have been the proceedings instituted against the violators of the 
law at Greenwood Lake. The guides and others at this lake 
violated the Jaw whenever they saw convenient; they could not do 
this very well during the open season for there were too many eyes 
watching them, Nosooner, however, did the season close than fish 
were taken out of the lake in all manner of ways. After consider- 
able diligent inquiry and the preparation of testimony ten com- 
plaints were made, and the result was ten convictions, two of the 
cases being abandoned on account of lack of evidence to convict. 
Those who were convicted either pleaded poverty or that it was 
their first offense. in order not toshowany unjust discrimination 
all were let go on the payment of $10, a part of the costs, all having 
promised to sin no more in the future and to assist the Association 
in the enforcement of thelaws. Subsequent experience has shown 
that these promises were not idle, The most unpleasant feature 
of these prosecutions was thattwo of the guilty persons were game- 
Keepers in the employ of Cooper & Hewitt; they were paid to guard 
the property of their bag eg they certainly have no respect 
Tor that of the public, In addition to these prosecutions there 
Were a number of minor ones, which were repartee. at the meetings 
of Bie Association and to which no particular reference is called 

‘or here. ' 


As, howe pet this report is to cover the months of November and. 


December of last year—for which no report has as yet been pre- 
sented—it is but proper that Ishould go more into detail as to the 
proceedings during these two months. In addition to several com- 
plaints which were investigated and abandoned on account of lack 
of evidence, complaints were taude against Josiah Ricker, Smith 
Ricker and Abraham Beatty, for shcoting rabbits out of seasou. 


The complaints were tiad6e on the testimony of a farmer, but i 
subsequently appeared that the complaints had been made out 0: 
spite and that there was little evidence to substantiatethem. The 
prosecutions were accordingly abandoned, John Hofgesang was 
arrested for killing three ale out of season, but it was his firet 
offense and he was allowed to go on payment of costs. Thres 
Tialians were arrested for killine song and insectivorous birds. 
The officers of the Association were led to belieye that this offense 
had been committed frequently in the past, and considerabletime 
and money had been expended in attempting to bring the ofenders 
to justice. The three Italians were convicted and fined $5 anc 
costs, they claiming that it was their first offense. Like other 
violators of the law they imagined that game laws were passec 
only to be broken at pleasure, and they refused to pay their costs 
and fines. A few hours sojourn in the county jail brought them to 
tarms and they paid up, atter passing a resolution never to viclats 
the law again. 

rhe As-oclation this year did not expend any more money in 
the distribution of quail. Over a hundred dollars was expended 
in this way quate the preyious seazon, and there is stilla balance 
of $10.77 to the credit of this fund. The result of distributing quail 
has been most gratifying, the birds having done well and thers 
being far more of them now than there have been for years, — 

During the year the Association considered the introduction of 
alewives into Greenwood Lake and other waters of this county, 
but the opposition to it among the members of the Association 
and among those who had fished Greenwood Jake was nearly un- 
animous, many being of the belfef that the alewives would increase 
to such a degree as to overstock the lake and deteriorate the fich- 
ing. It was accordingly abandoned. 

Among other improvements contemplated was the erection and 
maintenance of a screen at the outlet of Greenwood Lake, it being 
apparent that thousands of fish get ont of the lake in this way 
every season, and are lost to the angler, as the fish are washed inte 
the Morris Canal and through it into the ocean. Invyéstigations 
showed that this project could not be properly carried out except 
at the outlay of considerable money—more than the Association 
had at its command. As comparatively few of the members of 
the Association visited Greenwood Lake it was resolved to call on 
the Greenwood Lake Club for assistance. It was argued that the 
men of neans belonging to the club ought to be willing to con- 
tribute their share toward vectectiig the lake and improving it. 
An attempt was made to increase the membership of the Associ- 
ation by soliciting members cf the Greenwood Lake Olub to join: 
the result was that six joined—certainly a very small proportion. 
This was certainly disappointing and the result was that thesereer = 
proves was laid on the table, where it still rests. 

The Association did not apply during the past year for any 
lJegislation, as none wasneeded. In the previous years a4 number 
of laws had been passed atthe request of the Association, and 1€ 
wasiound that the laws worksd about as wellas might be expected 
from such a mixed up mess as constitute the fish and game laws 
of New Jersey. It has heen suggested that a commission ought to 
be appointed to reyise and codify the laws of the State, and some 
steps in this direction have been taken. This would probably 
prove of considerable advantage if the commission were propery 
appointed, and the assistance of the Association can doubtless Le 
counted upon. ; 

According to my last annual report there was on hand at the 
time the sum of $50.62; since that time the Association has Faceived 
$50.75 as fees and $5.80 us its share of the fines imposed on con- 
victed offenders. The expenses according to youchers submitted 
at the various meetings amounted to $147.52 during the year, 
leaying $19.65 in the treasury at present. There is a considerable 
sum due from members for dues, but little attempt has heen Made 
to collect this, as there was no call for funds, Now that the ~ 
treasury is low with several projects under consideration which 
will call for the outlay of funds, it is hoped that members in ar- 
rears will pay up as promptly as possible. : 

The Association at present has 66 members, 13 having been added 
during the year, one having died and two resigned. 

CHARLES A. SHRINER, Secretary and Treasurer. 


FOREST AND STREAM BOOKS. 


[Pee December Magazine of American. History says of Hatlock's 

“Our New Alaska:’ “Mr. Hallock has written of Alaska 
with the specific purpose of pointing out its visible resources, and 
to assist their development. Heis a practiced writer and a prac- 
tical thinker, and returnsirom the tour of southeastern Alaska 
imbued with the firm conviction that iuportant industries are at 
once available there for immediate profit, He would have the 
members of our national Congress see the advantage, as well as 
the duty of providing proper protection for the people of Alaska, 
and grant them representation through a choseh delegate, His 
hopes for the future of this far-off territory are highly colored, 
and it is refreshing to meetwith an author of such marked ability 
and sound foresight who ean, through his own personal observa- 
tion, produce and illumine a work with so bright an outlook. 
‘The time is close at hand,’ he says, ‘when Alaska’s mighty forests 
will yield their treasures, her mines will open out their richness 
her seas will give of their abundance, and all her quiet coves will 
be converted into busy harbors. Already the vibrations of the 
pending boom begin to agitate the air. Letters of inquiry from 
intending settlers come from every section. Official departments 
are getting dowu to systematic work. New industries have been 
established within the present year. Capital will no longer be 
withheld grudgingly from enterprises waiting to be developed. 
Hr. Hallock shows how greatly Alaska has been misjudged, and 
its scope and fitness for egriculture and stock raising misunder- 
steed. The wheatregion alcne might feed the world. He does 
not think it worth while to push inland until the opportunities 
are utilized for development on the coast. ‘Population,’ he says, 
‘will penetrate into the interior as soon as economic industries 
are fairly introduced along the seabcard. Mr. Hallock’s book is 
one destined to perform an important and much needed service 
to our country, and deserves the most careful study. It should 
go hand in hand with Mr. Elliott's work, as each supplements the 
other in many important particulars.” 


The Augusta (Me.) Home Farm says of “The Forest Waters the 
Farm:;” “Rey. 8. W. Powell has published a iranelation of a little 
work fromthe French on the subject of the value of woodlands 
as reservoirs for water storage for the uses of the farm. Itisa 
sort of primer in the form of a dialogue between a peasant and a 
teacher, in which the relations of agriculture to forestry are set 
forth in a spirited and convincing manner. Itisanargumentfor - 
the planting of trees and the protection of forests already stand- 
ing, wnich has quite as much force for certain cections of our 
country as it has for those portions of France where the steep 
hillside forests have been cutoff. The keynote of the little pam- 
phlet may be gathered from these sentences taken from different 
pages: * he forest on the mcuntain saves the soil on the hillside, 
and makes the spring inthe yaley. Where the earth isin danger 
from water plant a sapling. The roots hold the water, the water - 
makes prass, grass makes flocks, flocks make manure, Manure 
makes grain.’” 


“Good morning, Mr. Dobbs.” ‘Good morning, Congress- 
man.’ ‘Did you get the 4,000 young shad I ordered the Fish 
Commissioner to send you?” **Yes.” ‘I suppose you've 
stocked your brook. They were very fine.” ‘Fine! Tender 
as achicken.”’ ‘‘Tender? Didn’t you put them in the pond 
to hatch?” “Not much; we ate them!’’—Chicago Ledger. 

Several months ago the readers of the Sun may have 
noticed the statement that during a violent wind storm a 
bird was driven into the Swn office in an exhausted condition. 
The bird was secured and placed inthe wicker basket that 
contained the remains of short-footed poetical effusions and 
long-legged communications. hee SUE SATer. was a singular 
bird, with a russet feather gown trimmed with white at the 
tip, and a mellow red beneath his wings. His eye was bril- 
liant in the extreme, and courage was reflected in the poise 
and carriage of his head. Not many hours had passed. until 
he knew each member of the staff, and had leit his imprint 
on the fingers of those who had caressed him. The bird was 
given to a gentleman to. rear, and he was christened with the 
storm drops on his brow “The Storm King.” So heis now 
known, and every day develops his fondness for the winds, 
rains and storms. In quiet weather he is calm, but before 
the coming and after a storm has begun he is wild with 
excitement and rapidly sends forth the notes of a curious 
song, more warlike than sweet.—Baltimare Sun, 


The most entertaining series of camping out articles which 
we have read this year, was published lately in that excellent 
journal of outdoor life, the FoREST AND SYREAM. It was 
entitled *‘Sam Lovel’s Camps,” and for quiet humor, racy 
description and literary finish would be hardtoequaled, We 
hope to see further contributions from the same pen.—White- 
waiter (Wis.) Regisier, 


508 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


[JAN. 20, 1887. 


Sea and Aiver Sishing. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub, Co. 


THE NEW YORK TROUT LAW, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

~The question of the boundary line between the two 
divisions. of the State in which the opening of the trout 
season shall ke April first and May first respectively, is 
one requiring some consideration. The difficulty, of 
course, is to determine the best line. We are here about 
six miles south of the New York Central, and eighteen 
miles south of the Erie Canal. Weare also seven miles 
from Spring Creek, on which are located the State hatch- 
ing house and Annin’s hatching establishment: and upon 
the Oatka or Allen’s Creek, into which Spring Creek 
flows eight miles below us. At Annin’s the fishing is 
good during April, the trout rising freely to the fly, as T 
presume they would even in March, as the creek is open 
all winter and is not raised by the spring rains or the 
thawing of the snow to a sufficient extent to interfere 
with the fishing for more than a day or so. The Oatka, 
which still contains a few trout, can not be fished usually 
until the first or middle of May on account of the high 
water. South of us, in the southern part of Wyomin 
county, the land is some 800 feet higher than here ail 
the season nearly three weeks later. The streams are not 
so much aifected by high water in the spring, however, 
so the time for fishing might be said to open there May 
Ist, few fish being taken in April, though this year 
proved an exception in spite of the law, mary fish being 
taken in the unusually warm weather of April by the 
natives, who were generally ignorant of the fact that the 
season did not open until May, 

The difference in altitude seems fo have full as much 

influence in this part of the State as the difference in 
latitude. Cc. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 
The writer has felt impelled to take exception to 
law requiring the 6in, measurement of trout, much 
to his sorrow. During the past few years the two day 
trips to the backwoods, on trouting bent, have yielded 
nothing to bring away. I only love to fish the riffles, 
wading down along the leafy avenue where the sunshine 
and shadows dance, and where the bird songs can be 
heard, and have found, after rigid application of rule 
measurement, that G-in. trout do not frequent such rifles, 
Others may go to the stagnant beaver meadow pools and 
secure the fathers of trout, haunting the bank of a fav- 
ored spot for hours, but I cannot so fish. If the meas- 
urement were 5tin. I could have trophies to carry away 
in fair quantity; it it were 5in., an abundance. While it 
seems a small point to struggle for, I would that the law 
could fix upon 54in, If it is deemed sufficient to come 
down to din. I know of several fishermen (not what I 
deem ‘“‘hog” fishermen) who would be much gratified. 
It seems to me so useless and cruel to ‘‘ go a fishin’,” and 
throw back after mutilation somany trout to secure from 
three to five that measure 6in., that I think I will not go 
hereafter under a 6-in. law. Do not consider me wholly 
depraved. Ihave for several years used earnest efforts 
in stocking streams in this vicinity, and will continue so 
to do if protection for two years can be afforded by law, 
Trout the third year, in June, will not measure 6in, 
Hope you may insert the article. ANGLER. | 
WATERTOWN, N, Y. 


Hditor Forest and Stream: 

Northern New Yorkers and Adirondack inhabitants 
don’t believe in your dividing lines for laws. It mixes 
up things. Nosir! Haye one law for the State at large 
and serve all alike. As ‘‘too many cooks spoil the broth,” 
so too many laws produce technicalities which allow 
violators to escape. DELTA, 

ADIRONDACKS, Jan, 12. 


We understand that the six-inch trout bill has been 
already introduced by Mr. Coggeshall. 


THE MENHADEN STEAMERS. 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

My old friend, kinsman, and fellow angler, Isaac Mc- 
Lellan, having made in a Long Island paper an ingenious 
plea in behalf of those modern destroyers of fish, the 
menhaden steamers, perhaps you will allow me a few 
words in reply. 

The assertion that ‘‘the wide ocean is the free, grand 

asture of the fish, where they collect in myriads,” may 
Bs correct, but hard to prove since they are not seen there 
by man, and it is the opinion of many naturalists that 
mid-ocean is a lifeless waste of water. The experience 
of the writer in long sea voyages confirms this view. 
McLellan argues that as the number of fishes destroyed 
by man’s deyices are greatly exceeded by the amount 
devoured by rapacious fishes, that therefore the first cause 
is unimportant. In other words, that as the bluefish, .ac- 
cording to the estimate of, Professor Baird, devour ten 
thousand million fish every day, that therefore the men- 
haden companies should be allowed to consume many 
other millions. The first destruction being caused by a 
law of nature, which cannot be set aside; the second by 
the rapacious greed of man. These animal destroyers 
have always been at work, and the balance of ocean life, 
like that on the land, has been preserved until interfered 
with by human agency. 

Twenty years ago the great plains of the West were so 
covered with herds of bison, that railroad travel was 
often disturbed by them, All but a few scattered bands 
have been in this period destroyed—slaughtered for their 
hides—the carcasses being left to rot on the ground. 
Twenty years ago salmon so abounded on the coasts of 
Oregon and Washington Territory, that it was thought 
no impression could ever be made on them by the arts of 
man, Canning houses were established, everything was 
captured, and now the supply is so reduced that the 
industry must be removed to Alaska, to be followed by the 
same destruction there. ‘To come nearer home—Mr, Mc- 
Lellan can remember, when fifty years ago in his native 
Boston, a boat could leave Long Wharf in the morning 
and return. before dark loaded with codfish and haddock, 
taken six miles from the city. The market fishermen of 


the writer came in from sea through a fleet of 300 to 400 | 
mackerel schooners in Massachusetts Bay, whose catch 
for the season in those waters were some 400,000 barrels. 
Now the fishermen of the Bay towns have to go to Cana- 
dian waters for a fare, exposed to the insolent outrages 
of the officials of the Dominion, which the administration 
seems powerless to prevent, or too timid toresent. Some | 
years ago the writer spent two summers in Newport, R. L., 
and used to go out twice a week with the handline fisher- , 
men. Two men in a boat could at that time take from 
100 to 200Ibs, of tautog, seup, seabass or striped bass in a 
day, and make good wages. At present, as 1am informed, 
these fish are so scarce in those waters that few men 
remain in the handline business. The young and middle- 
aged men go West, and those too old to remove are poor 
at home. This change is attributed by those interested 
to trap and pound nets set along the shores, and to the 
operations of fishing steamers, which capture everything 
near the surface, and hundreds of industrious men are 
thrown out of employment to fill the pockets of a few 
capitalists. 
So it goes everywhere. On the Great Lakes, where in 
1851 110,000 barrels of whitefish and trout were packed 
and sold in the Western States, besides the large fresh 
daily needs of the Lake cities, unlimited fishing with nets, 
seines, traps and pounds, have so depleted those waters 
that it is often difficult to supply the markets with fresh 
fish. 
As to the value and importance of the guano industry, 
the economic aspects of converting valuable food into 
fertilizers, seems to be about on a par with that Western 
industry which wastes a thousand pounds of good buffalo 
meat to get a hide worth five dollars. No doubt, as urged 
by the defenders of the fishing steamers, there is a large 
capital inserted in the business, but if that business can 
be shown to be an injury to the community it will have 
to go. The direct effect of these steamers upon the valu- 
able bottom fishes, like the cod, haddock and halibut, may 
be trifling, but by destroying or driving away their natural 
food, the menhaden and herring, there is danger of the 
former being led to abandon our shores, 
These fisheries that are so rapidly disappearing have an 
important national value as nurseries of seamen. The 
fishermen of New England had from the earliest times a 
world wide reputation for skillful and bold seamanship. 
Our small but brilliant navy in the war of 1812 was chiefly 
manned from the fishing towns of Massachusetts and 
Rhode fsland, and the frigate Constitution, which in that 
war performed the unrivalled exploit of capturing in 
single combat three British frigates and a sloop of war, 
had a crew of Marblehead and Cape Ann fishermen, and 
it was a common saying in the navy, that that crew were 
able to go into action without officers, such was their in- 
telligence and seamanship. Supposing cur merchant 
marine and our navy to be reconstructed, where are such 
crews to be found? Even in the war between the States 
our navy was in most parts manned by foreigners. 
No great nation ever before had such a great inheritance 
as ours, in coast line, in navigable waters, in fisheries, in 
forests, in game, and in rich lands. Some of these re- 
sources remain unimproyed, others are keing rapidly 
exhausted by the rapacity of the few and the indifference 
of the many, 5. C, CLARER. 
MARIETTA, Georgia, January, 1887. 


A FISH TALE. 


4 ee London Fishing Gazette has a very humorous 
picture with the above title which depicts our corres- 
pondent Mr. A. N. Cheney turning away from the recital 
of a ‘‘big one” by his friend Mr, Wm, D. Cleveland, who 
with smiling face and elevated hands is showing the size 
of a salmon he lost. The scene was Clenden Brook, on 
the upper Hudson, which has been recently stocked with 
salmon by the U.S, Fish Commission. They had been 
taking a few parrs to send to Prof, Baird, when Mr‘ 
Cleveland said: ‘‘I was unfortunate in losing the largest 
salmon that rose to me, otherwise I have greatly enjoyed 
catching these little fellows.” 
**How large was the one you lost?” 
*‘A bout so long”—holding up his hands quite two feet 
apart. 
‘Why, man alive! the oldest salmon in the stream are 
but little more than yearlings, and they cannot by the 
most marvellous growth exceed 8 or 9im,; those we have 
taken are barely 7in., and they are of full size,” 
“Ts there anything else in the stream ?”’ 

“Yes, chubs; and if you raised a fish as long as you 
have indicated, it must have been a chub.” 
“Did I say it was a salmon that I lost ?” 

‘Yes, you said it was a salmon,” 
“Then I will adhere to what I said.” 


LANDLOCKED SALMON.—Chicago, UL, Jan. 5.—W#ditor 
Forest and Stream: The landlocked salmon does not ex- 
ist in Lake Superior, as you very correctly remark in your 
comments upon the query of L. H. Smith; but I cannot 
agree with the assertion that it only exists outside of the 
State of Maine where planted. Some of the liveliest sport 
T ever enjoyed with rod and fly was catching landlocked 
salmon in Kootenai Lake, British Columbia, where this 
rare and gamy fish is found in great abundance and 
where it grows to immense size. Out of a catch of half 
a hundred in one day’s fishing I selected seven that agere- 
gated 110lbs, in weight. The fish bears a close resem- 
blance to the Columbia River salmon, with the same full, 
rich color, and is, beyond any question, exactly what its 
name indicates—a landlocked salmon.—I. N. Preyto~. 
[We made a slip of the pen, or cf the memory, in our first 
reply to Mr. Smith, and we are interested to see how 
quickly our many wide-awake contributors criticise it. 
Mr. Charles Hallock and ‘“‘Monatiquot” are both correct 
in their remarks, and we knew that the ‘‘wininnish” was 
the landlocked salmon, and had no intention of declar- 
ing it to beadistinct species. In the Hast we use the term 
‘Jandlocked salmon” for the Salmo salar, var. sebago. 
This fish, in fact the Atlantic salmon (S. salar), does not 
exist on the Western coast, and, therefore, it must be 
some other species which Mr. Peyton finds galled land- 
locked salmon in British Columbia, possibly the S, pur- 
puratus or the S. gairdneri. | 


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THos, H. Cuuss, Post Mills, Vt., publishes a new and 
extensive illustrated catalogue of his new angling goods. 
Tt will be useful to intending outfitters. The presswork 


to-day have to go outside the capes of the bay. In 1886, , is by Hiram Atkins, of Montpelier. - 


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LAKE TROUT AND SISCOWET.—Strathroy, Ont.—Editor — 
Forest and Stream: Perhaps in my note which appears 
in your issue of Dec. 3, I made a mistake in calling the 
trout of Lake Superior landlocked salmon. There are 
two kinds there, the lake trout, commonly called salmon- 
trout, and a fish very similar and quite as large; he is 
commonly called up. there, red trout, He is yery much 


like the salmon (Salmo salar); his flesh is pink, and I 


think on the table equal to his salt water cousin. 
‘What I want to know is the proper name of this 
fish, and will he take the fly.—L. H. SmuivH. [The 
only trouts known to exist in Lake Superior are 
S, fontinalis, or brook trout; S. namaycush, variously 
called lake trout, Mackinaw trout and salmon trout; and 
the S. siscowet, sometimes called siscowet salmon. It is 
possible that the last named fish is the one to which our 
correspondent refers. They will all take the fly, but the 
two latter species go into such deep water during the 
angling season that they do not usually rise to flies, either 
they do not see them or do not care to go up through the 
warm water after them. We have taken lake trout with 
the fly in shallow waters soon after the ice had left the 
lake, but a few days afterward they had left for the 
cooler waters of the deeper parts. We do not think they 
will rise to the fiy in summer. ] 


FRANCIS FRANCIS.—Our English exchanges 


MR, 
chronicle the death of the well-known angler 
and author, Mr. Francis Francis, at his home 


ati Twickenham on the day before Christmas. Mr, 
Francis had been the angling editor of the London 
Field from 1856 until the summer of 1883, when a- 
paralytic stroke caused him to resign labor. In 1868 he 
published ‘‘Fish Culture, a Practical Guide to the Breed- 
ing and Rearing of Fish,” a work still consulted and 
quoted from, Mr. Francis being at that time the director 
of fishculture to the Acclimatization Society of Great 
Britain. We attained wider fame by his “Book on 
Angling,” first published in 1867, and which ran through 
five editions, the last appearing in 1880, He also wrote 
many other books, tales and stories, as well as a few 
novels. In private life he was highly esteemed, and was 
a man with hosts of friends. Not only as an angler and 
an author was he distinguished, but he was also an 
authority on horticulture and flowers, an artist, an athlete, 
and a lover of outdoor sports. Mr. Francis was sixty-four 
years of age and leaves a widow, three sons and three 
daughters, 


MATTAWA Fish AND GAME CLUB.—This new club of 
Montreal, Can., has leased a tract of country in the Mat- 
tawa. district, The preserve contains twenty-five square 
miles of heavily wooded country, broken up with a series 
of small lakes, in which are abundance of trout. These 
lakes are natural ponds and are wooded to the water’s 
edge, On the property the club have two guides and all 
the paraphernalia for winter or summer sport, They 
propose building a small hunting lodge and in the mean- 
time have a tent, which serves the same purpose. They 
propose giving a grand house warming in June, The 
members are, Messrs, M. 8, and G. E. Blaiklock, G. Ross, 
Smeaton White, R. Greenshields, C. McHachran and R, A. 
Allen, 


VirGInIA.—Lexington, Jan, 11,—During the past sea- 
son large numbers of black bass were captured by the 
disciples of Izaak, who follow the sport of fishing in this 
section. Since the introduction of bass into our waters, 
some fifteen years ago, they have increased greatly in 
numbers and have afforded fine sport, but they have 
driven out or devoured many of the native fish, notably 
the silver perch, large numbers of which were formerly 
caught in the waters of the James River.—T. M. 8. 


THE ADIRONDACKS.—Bartlett’s Hotel, well known for 
the past thirty years, situated on the portage between 
Upper Saranac Lake and Round Lake, has changed pro- 
prietorship. Mr, Bartlett has retired, leasing the property 
or five years to Mr, George Fowler, who takes possession 
March 1 next. Excellent sleighing here and cold weather, 
—h. 

HALE's HonEY OF HOREHOUND AND TAR softens the ccugh, 
relieves the windpipe and bronchial tubes of mucus, tones the 
Tungs and the membranes of the throat, and restores to the organs 
of respiration their natural strength and vigor. Pixn’s TooTH- 
ACHE DROPS cure in one minute.—Adv. : 


Hishculture. 


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LOBSTER PROTECTION. 
[From Report of the Se sa a sae and Game Commissioners ~ 


HE rapid decrease in the number and size of the lobster, 
a notwithstanding that the law has been fairly and in 
some cases vigorously enforced, has created a strong feeling 
in favor of a closed season. ; 

Lobsters 10!4in. long, if they breed at all, are not suf- 
ficiently mature to cast any considerable amount of spawn. 
The 1024in. law, while it regulates the lobster to a market- 
able size, do2s not provide for any increase in number. A 
good many arrests have been made, developing the fact that 
there is sufficient interest in the unlawful traffic to raise 
funds to carry one case to the Supreme Court on points of 
law, where itisnow pending. Whatever may be the decision 
of the court, some change in the law increasing the size, and 
making a closed season for one or two months, is absolutely 
necessary, if we are to protect this valuable crustacean. It is 
asimplecommon-sense matter in which the Legislature should 
not allow any prejudice or local interest to interfere to pre 
vent the passege of a law which will be for the public good. 

Mr, F, i. Shattuck, of Boston, has given much attention 
to the enforcement of the law, and his report is herewith 
submitted in full. If all the deputies had been as active as 
he has been, the traffic in short lobsters would have been 
speedily ended. ¢ . 

For the information of those who are interested in the preser- 
vation of fish, game, and insectivorous birds, we would state 
that Chap. 91, Sect. 3, Public Statutes, gives the right to the 
Commissioners to appoint deputies to enforce all laws 

rotecting them. It is desirable to have such deputies in 
Aifferent parts of the State; but as there is at present only a 
small appropriation that can be used to Bee such deputies, 
the work necessarily must be to a considerable extent a labor 
of love. It was under ee PANEL: that Mr. Shattuck’s 
vigorous work was accomplished. 

Mr, Shattuck reports: ‘Since my appointment as Sepn iy on 
lobsters, June 19, 1885, I have sought in a,measure iwi 

: vo 
Lad a: ay _ . ~ 
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the duties pertaining to the office, with what result I hereby 
submit 


“T'9 ry surprise, [ found the lobster had no friends: on the 
contrary, many enemies. Thesupply was handled as though 
inexhaustible, although the decreasing size, weight and 
numbers, plainly told the tale of arapid extinction, A lob- 
ster weighing 4ibs. was the exception and several barrels 
would he ransacked before ane could be found. To be sure 
now and then a very large one would be found, but they were 
of rare occurrence, 

‘The lobster is ot slow growth and has many natural 
enemies besides man, and, as stated by our best naturalists, 
is five years in arriving at the procreative age, and is then 
barely 10tsin, in length—the minimum of size, If this 10!gin. 
law eould be Mgidly enforced, together with a close season of 
six weeks (the sameas Maine has on its statutes) say from 
Aug. 15 until Oct. 1, we might again find the lobster com- 
Peri vely plentiful along oui coast: During the time men- 
tidned for 4 close season the lobster is shedding his shell and 
recovering from the consequent exhaustion; is very much like 
a nioulting fowl; unfit for food, sick and of little commercial 
value. I think the majority of the dealers ate in favor of a 
close season, but what part of the year that season should be 


is a mooted question with them, 


“The value of the lobster commercially considered is about 
$300,000 in Boston alone annually, and about $75,000 in the 
State outside of Boston—say, $375,000 in the Commonwealth. 
This suggests that the crustacean is of consequence enough 
for some special protection, Furthermore, should the 
wanton. destruction of the past few years continue, there 
will be but few remaining to protect, and within ten years 
this once cheap, ready-to-hand cooked dish of the poor man, 
ean only be had at a high price and brought from a distance 
beyond this Commenywealth, obtainable only asaluxury. I 
would suggest the legal length of the lobster be made 11in., 
for the lobster of 10'sin., weighing say three-quarters of a 
pound, will upon shedding its shell that season increase in 
niost instances to the length of 1144 to 12in.—sometimes more 
—and almost double its weight. Most of the spawning lob- 
stets ate llin; and overin length, very few as short as 10!4in,; 
ane more season would almost double the lobster individually 
and sive a larger number for spawning purposes: 

“T think the inclination of the fishermen is for observance 
of the Jaws, butso long as they are enforced by no one it is 
pertectly natural they should become careless, bold and 
finally defiant, The past year through my instrumentality 
there have been twelve arrestsfor non-observance of the laws 
and all brought to trial, Twopled guilty (one to two offenses) 
and paid their fines; nine were found guilty after trials in 
the lower court, and appealing to the upper court, one then 

aid fine rather than stand trial. Another case was won and 
as gone to the Supreme Court on questions of law; the other 
cases being continued, awaiting final decision in this case. 

“T would suggest the conyening of Commissioners from 
allthe New England States to formulate uniform laws forthe 
protection of the lobster along our entire coasts, and a con- 
certed action for the enforcement of laws so enacted. Until 


_ this is done we shall see this valuable crustacean, gradually 


in some places, rapidly in others, pass from our tables and 
sight, but never Iron) the memory of those who appreciate 
them as they should be appreciated.” 


U, 8, COMMISSION, Fist AND FISHERIES, l 
W ASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 1873. 5 

Messrs. Stilwell and Stanley, Fish Commissioners of Maine; 

GENTLEMEN: My attention has been especially directed 
the past season to the subject of the lobsters on the New 
England coast, and Ihave received from numerous parties 
the assurance that unless something be done to rezulate this 
branch of industry, it will before leng become practically 
worthless. I have been told by many reliable persons, that 
not only has the size greatly diminished, but that the num- 
bers taken are much fewer than formerly. Im view of the 
extension of the lobster fisheries within a few years pasi, 
principally for the purpose of canning, this result was not 
unexpected, although it seemsto have come at an earlier 
period than was anticipated, 

With a view of securing for you the most reliable informa- 
tion in regard to this species, I beg to append herewith a 

aper written at my request by Mr. Sidney I. Smith, of Yale 
College, New Haven, who is our best specialist in reference 
to the American crustaceans and who speaks quite by author- 
ity in all that he states, 

it is for yourself to judge how far the reasoning therein 
pigs will render special legislation expedient for the 

tate of Maine. 

At present there appears 


y fe be no possible remedy beyond 
that of restricting the cattl 


for a greater or less period of 


' time, and unless this be done it is most probable that the 


diminution will continue at an alarming rate, 

The most simple law would be one absolutely prohibiting 
for a certain time the capture of lobsters, whether for im- 
mediate sale or for canning, making the penalty sufficiently 
severe to deter those who may be so inclined from violating 
it. Ifthe months of July and August were named as this 
period of prohibition, it would go far to secure the needed 
protection, perhaps cover the most critical portion of the 
spawning season, 

Tt is not sufficient simply to protect the female or those 
that haye eggs, but the prohibition of capture should extend 
to both sexes, Very respectfully, 

SPENCER #. BAIRD, Fish Commissioner. 


NOTE ON TEE LOBSTER, BY PROF. §. I. SMITH, 


The American lobster is found upon the Atlantic coast, 
from New Jersey to Labrador, and yet almost nothing has 


been published in regard to its traits and local distribution. 


Ti lives upou rocky, gravelly and sandy bottom, from low 
water down to twenty or thirty fathoms and perhaps deeper, 
but not probably at great depths. It feeds upon any kind of 
animal matter, either fresh or decaying, which it can dis- 
cover. 

In Long Island Sound the lobster fishing begins late in 
March or early in April, and continues till late in the fall, 
although the greater part are taken in May and June. On 
the coast of northern Massachusetts and Maine, when the 
winter suppiy comes, they may be taken nearly all the year 
round, Capt, N, E. Atwood, writing in 1886, says they do 
not come into shallow water about Provincetown, Mass., till 
June, and remain till October, when they disappear from 
near the shore. He also says that north of Cape Cod the 
male lobsters are more abundant than the female. while 


have myself observed along Long 
Eastpo 


haustion oF 


| is afforded by th 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


the Bay of pe ee aré found with eggs from midsummer 
till September. ore exact Information on this point is very 
desirable, although this is enough to show that the period of 
carrying eggs covers the time during which a great part of 
the lobsters are taken for the market, 

_ Soon after the hatching, the young leave their parent and 
live for a considerable period a very different life from the 
adult. At first they are not more than a third of an inch 
long, and have scarcely any resemblance to a lobster, They 
are furnished with long swimming branches to the legs and 
swim about freely in the water, living most of the time near 
the surface of the water, like many kinds of free swimming 
shrimps, With each change of the skin they become more 
and more lobster like, until when a little more than half au 
inch long they appear like veritable little lobsters, but still 
have the free-swimming habits of the earlier stages. During 
this period, which must be several weeks, they are constantly 
exposed to the attacks of fishes and all sorts of marine 
animals, while they themselves pursue and feed upon still 
smaller fry, Any attemptto rear great numbers through 
these stages in confined areas would probably prove unsuc- 
cessful, as the young at this time require a great amount of 

tre sea-water and peculiar food, found only where minute, 
free-swimming animals congregate, 

After they become a few inches long, the growth of lob- 
sters is vey slow. They increase in size only at the times of 
shedding the shell, which probably takes place only once a 
year for those of ordinary size, and the increase at each of 
these changes is very small, as may be seen by comparing 
the size of the cast shell with the lobster a few days after 
leaving it. Im lobsters of very large size the shell is not al- 
ways chan ed even as often as once a year. 

How early they begin to breed is somewhat uncertain, 
Females not more than half a poundin weight are, how- 
ever, found carrying eggs, but in these small females the 
eggs are comparatively few in number. The average weight 
of lobsters sold in New Haven market is about two pounds. 

It will readily be seen that any close time which should 
cover the entire period of spawning would stop the lobster 
fishing during the height of the season, when nearly all the 
profit is deriyed from the business, During the hottest 
weather of midsummer, vast numbers die while being mar- 
keted. Preventing their capture at this time would un- 
doubtedly, after a few years, have a marked effect upon the 
supply during other parts of the season, 


[From Report of the Maine Contnasioners of Fisheries and Game, 


The lobster is an important branch of the Maine fisheries, 
There are in this State some forty lobster and sardine can- 
ning factories. Of this number about two-thirds can lobsters 
and one-third.can lobsters and sardines. Only about one- 
half of the lobster factories did any canning the past season, 
Tt takes about five or six of the small lobsters from 9in. or 
less to make one can. It is seldom that the factories can any 
lobsters over 9in. long, as those 10%gin. in length are shipped 
to Portland, Boston and New York. 

IT have been unable to ascertain the number ot lobsters 
canned. Itis avery large omount, and a large number of 
small lobsters are used for that purpose. 

The following notes from the experiments by Prof. Richard 
Rathburn of the Smithsonian Institute will prove of interest 
in connection with this subject. The experiments were 
begun in 1886 and form part of the work of the United 
States Fish Commission. They are at present incomplete, 
but advance sheets were kindly furnished the Comnis- 
sioners. , 

“All the States interested in the lobster fishery, excepting 
New Jersey, whose fishery is small, have enacted protective 
laws; but, either because these laws are inadequate or are 
not properly enforced, they have failed to stop the decrease, 
though they may have checked it more or less. As a result, 
the fishery is falling off in the United States, and we are 
even now dependent, to a greater or less extent, on the 
British Provinces for the supplies of our larger markets. 
The same trouble exists in Hurope, where the lobster fishery 
is, of course, of much older date than in this country, and 
where it has been controlled by legislation for many years. 
Many elaborate reports have been published upon the 
European fishery by experts appointed to investigate its 
condition and needs, but they are apparently at as much 
loss there as we are here regarding the methods and benefits 
of protection. Im Norway, which country possesses the 
most important Huropean fishery, they have, as a last resort, 
sought relief through the aid of artificial lobster culture, 
and experiments to that end haye been carried on for several 
years, In the United States, where the methods of fishcul- 
ture are best understood and have been most productive of 
benelicial results, it is natural to EUBDORE that the same 
course would have been often suggested, and such has really 
been the case. None of the trials up to this year haye, how- 
ever, been made according to the most approved methods of 
fish propagation, and insufficient means for carrying on any 
such practical experiments with respect to salt-water species 
of fish have alone prevented the Fish Commission from en- 
gaging in this work before.”’ 

It would be impossible, within the limits of this paper, to 
cite eyen-a portion of the evidence bearing upon the decrease 
of lobsters which has been collected, but following are a few 
of the remarks with which this subject is introduced in the 
report referred to: 

“An illustration of the zabidity with which the lobsters 
of asmall area may be caught up, is furnished by a salt- 
water inlet on the coast of Maine, in which lobsters were at 
one time very abundant. The basin opens directly into the 
sea, and is sufficiently large to have afforded a remunerative 
fishery to several lobstermen. Two years’ time was sufficient 
to reduce the supply of lobsters to such an extent that fishing 
became unprofitable. After an interval of about five years 
they again became abundant, and the supply was once more 
exhausted. Had this inlet not been so situated that it read- 
ily received supplies from without, it is probable that it 
would have required a much longer time to become replen- 
ished. On the coast of Maine the evidences of decrease are 
very strong, especially as regards the shallower areas, but 
the rapid extension of the grounds into comparatively deep 
water has made the actual decrease less apparent. ‘The 
rocky bottoms of Maine are also supposed to alford the lob- 
sters greater protection than the sandy ones to the south, 
and in many places the traps cannot be set as closely to- 
gether, nor is it probable that the lobsters in such localities 
jnove about as much in search of food. 

“The greatest decrease has occurred within the past fifteen 
or twenty years or since the establishment of numerous can- 
neries and of the periected methods of transporting fresh 
lobsters to all parts of the country. The demand being so 
much greater than the supply, there are no restrictions on 
the amount of the catch beyond those imposed by the State 
laws or resulting from the scarcity of lobsters. Fish are 
among the greatest enemies of the lobster, and cod are 
known to consume enormous quantities; but nature has 
provided against their extinction by such means, and it is 
man alone who has disturbed the balance, 

“The above remarks were based mainly upon the fisher 
investigations of 1880, since which evidences of continue 
decrease have been constantly received. About a year ago, 
@ prominent Boston dealer wrote that he was recoil wiae large 
quantities of lobsters from Nova Scotia, as the Maine fishery 
was totally inadequate to supply the demand, the amount 
obtained from the State having been less than in previous 


years. 


“One of the strongest evidences of decrease in abundance 
the continuous decrease in the average size of 


he Inbsters sent to the mark 
+ Us. LE ° 1 


kets, 


The exact amownt of this 
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509 


decrease is not determinable, as no records bearing upon this 
subject were made prior to 1880, but the fact was granted by 
the fishermen and canners, even in those regions where # 
perceptible decrease it) numbers was not admitted. The 
average Weight of the lobsters marketed in most places in 
1880 was estimated to be abont 2lbs. each. A New Haven 
correspondent stated that the average length of the lobsters 
sold in the markets in that place was about 10!4in,, and the 
average weight about 2lbs., against an average length of 
about 13in. atid an average weight of about 313lbs. twenty 
years ago. In Boston the market lobsters ranged but little 
above the limit im size permitted by the State laws, and that 
seems to be the case nearly everywhere, In Portland, Maine, 
the average length of the lobsters marketed im_1880 was 
about 10%gin., and in Boston 11 to 11\gin., while in New York 
city the range in size was from 1044 to 15in. ee 

The facts above stated apply only to the larger distribut- 
ing centers, where custom had prescribed the minimum limit 
in size of the lobsters marketed, before protective laws were 
enacted. At that time there was an abundance of large lob- 
sters, and the smaller individuals were regarded as of little 
account for the fresh trade. They have, however, been used 
for a long time by the canneries on the coast of Maine. by the 
fishermen as bait, and to supply local demands. The quan- 
tity of lobsters consumed, méasuring less than ten inches in 
length, is, therefore, very great, and on some portions of the 
Maine coast the canneries make use of only those that are 
too small for the fresh-market trade. In fact, the greater 

roportion of the lobsters now canned are less than ten inches 

ong, From these statements it will be seen that there is a 
steady demand for lobsters of all sizes, and that but a 
limited protection is afforded either by laws or custom. 

“Lobsters are found with spawn attached to the abdomen 
during the entire year. This fact is recorded of both the 
American and the Huropean species, but the length of time 
they are carried before hatching and the limits of the hatch- 
ing season are not precisely known. Asregards the Huropean 
crayfish, a fresh-water crustacean closely related to the 
lobster, Professor Huxley states: ‘The process of develop- 
ment is yery slow, as it occupies the whole winter. Im late 
springtime or early summer, the young burst the thin shell 
of the egg, and, when they are hatched, present a general 
resemblance to their parents. This is very unlike what takes 
place in crabs and lobsters, in which the young leave the 
egg in a condition very different from the parent, and 
undergo a remarkable metamorphosis before they attain 
their proper form.’ 

“The smackmen of the southern New England coast claim 
that the eggs hatch in the wells of their smacks in the great- 
est abundance, from some time in May until late in July, 
but that at other seasons they have never seen any embryo 
lobsters, although the smack trade in lobsters is kept up 
during nearly the entire year. During the season mentioned, 
the surface of the water in the wells of the smacks often 
becomes perfectly alive with the young, and they may be 
scooped up by the hundreds of thousands. This evidence 
is fOleRy conclusive as to the duration of the principal 
hatching season, and determines the period when experi- 
mental work in artificial propagation can best be undertaken. 
The fact that afew of the eggs contained in the jars at the 
Wood’s Holl station of the Fish Commission hatched during 
November of this year indicates, however, that some hatch- 
ing may take place at other seasons, as the conditions under 
which the eggs were kept were perfectly normal, the water 
being of about the same temperature as that of the harbor 
outside. Hatching is supposed to begin somewhat later 
further north. 

“The writer was at first inclined to believe that the hatch- 
ing continued to a considerable extent through the entire 
year, basing his conclusions upon the fact that, during the 
months of August and September last, eggs were found in 
various stages of development, from the freshly laid and 
totally opaque ones to others in which the dark greenish 
yelk sack occupied scarcely more than one-half of the aréa 
of the egg, the remainder being transparent and clearly 
showing the structure of the embryo. Some of these eggs, 
preserved in the hatching jars, were carefully examined 
from day to day, and, although they exhibited a certain 
amount of progress, development was slow. It finally be- 
came evident that the development of the eggs was being 
retarded by some cause, presumably the lower temperature 
of the water, and this result, coupled with the statements of 
the fishermen, that embryos are seen only in May, June and 
July, makes it probable that the hatching of lobster eggs at 
other seasons is only an accidental or occasional occurrence. 
Tt is also not at all improbable that the young hatched dur- 
ing cold weather perish soon after leaving the egg.” 

rofessor John A. Rider, formerly of the United States 
Fish Commission, writes under date ot Noy. 4, 1886: 
“Tn a period extending over about one hundred days the 
young lobsters grow from a length of }gin. to one of I4gin. 
n making this growth the young lobsters moult not less 
than nine times, the earlier moults coming much closer to- 
gether than the later ones. Thé interval of time probably 
becomes still greater during the later months. 1 thimk it 
robable that after reaching a length of nine inches, the 
obster moults but once a year. 

“T have never seen a lobster under 9in. with eggs attached 
that I can remember. If the old lobsters were to moult 
oftener than once a year the result would be that the eggs 
would be cast off with the shell. 

“That this is not the case is, I think, sufficiently proved by 
the fact that the eggs are carried on the swimmerets.”’ 

Much has been said about the shrinkage of lobsters after 
boiling, Having made a large number of measurements to 
test this point, in the presence of witnesses, | am convinced 
that a hard-shell lobster, such as used by the canning 
factories, will not shrink at all by boiling. The last test 
was May 1, 1886, in Thomaston, and resulted as follows: 


Atter Boiling After Cooling 
: Live Lobsters. 20 Minutes. 12 Hours. 
Gy JRA ie 7 inches. 114g inches, 1 4 inches, 
No. 2 ‘ we * wm  * 
No. + 12 1-82 i 123-82) 
e 2 . 12 ae 
A ly ; 4% v 
vl ii As “a i +f 
Vy 11 1-16 “ 1 16 
uc 1 Lg tb 1 Le ae 
¥ 10 25-32 10 26-32. ** 
* 10: 11-32 10 11-32 ** 
A 10 9-16 . 109-16 * 
fF 1026-32 % 10 26-92 ** 
1021-325 10 21-82 * 


at 

Tt will be seen by the above measurements that none of 
them shrink by boiling and four of them gained a fraction. 

Mr. Arthur Brown, of North Haven, who has been in the 
business of canning lobsters for many years, measured in the 
spring of 1885, fifty young lobsters just 9in. long when alive. 
After boiling them the proper time measured them again 
and found that they did not shrink at all byboiling, Iknow 
of many other similar experiments with similar results. 

Chapter 40, section 21, Revised Statutes. reads as follows; 
“Tt is unlawful to fish for, catch, buy, sell, expose for sale, 
or possess between the first day of October and the fifteenth 
day of the following August, any female lobster im spawn or 
with eggs attached, orany young lobster less than 10sin. 
in length, measuring from head to tail extended, exclusive, 
of claws or feelers, and such lobsters when caught shall be 
liberated alive at the risk and cost of the party taking them, 
under a penaly of one dollar for each lobster so caught, 
bought, sold, exposed for sale, or in possession not so liber-— 
ated. Provided, however, that from the first day of April to 
the fifteenth day of July it shall be lawful to fish for, catch, 
buy, sell, expose for sale, or possess for canning and all other 
purposes, any lobsters less than 9in. in length, measured as 


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510 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


(Jan. 20, 1887. 


aforesaid, but not 
with exes attached. 

Ti will be seen by the above section that the law makes no 
distinction between a live lobster or one that has been boiled. 

Such being the law it makes no difference whether the 
Jobster is still alive or dead if found in possession; the party 
having it in possession is violating the laws. 

If the law is to be practicable in its application the time of 
measurement cannot be limited, When lobsters are found 
im possession while alive the invariable claim is tnat the 
posseteor intends to liberate them, and if he does this while 

here is a vital spark left in them the law has been complied 
with, When found boiled the possessor says, “Hands off, 

ou have no right to touch a lobster after he breathes his 
ast!” He is then entitled to rest in peace. Now what did 
the Legislature intend, when they declared that lobsters of a 
prohibited length should not be bought, sold, exposed for 
sale, or had in possession? Did they mean to limit the 
time to the life of the lobster ? Would it not be just as con- 
sistent to say that a female lobster after boiling did not 
come within the prohibition? Few lobsters are exposed 
for sale before boiling. If they cannot be measured after 
boiling then the penalty for illegal possession cannot 
be enforced. There are no rules laid down to be. fol- 
lowed in measuring which contemplate contraction or ex- 
tension in the process of boiling, If this law is to be 
enforced officers charged with itsenforcement must have the 
right to take the prohibited lobsters, illegally held, while 
living or after they are boiled, and proper measurements 
made at either time must be considered sufficient, The 
statute should receive such construction that its provisions 
can be enforced. 

This was certainly the intention of the originators of the 
law, as will be shown by the following letter from the Hon. 
John H. Kimball, chairman of the Fish Committee when 
the law was passed: 


including female lobsters in spawn or 


BATH, Maine, Oct. 30, 1886. 
To the Editors of the Lewistown Journal: 

Certain crustaceans are known commercially and scienti- 

fically as lobsters and by ne other name, whether alive in 
their salt-water homes or on the marble slab of the fish dealer, 
boiled and ready for the table. In either condition they are 
known only as lobsters. 
_ The Revised Statutes recognize no difference between liv- 
ing and dead lobsters, and the same rule applies to all fish 
where a limit is given as to size, in the laws enacted for their 
Protection. 

The having in possession a herring for canning purposes, 
less than eight inches in length, or a trout less than five 
inches, or a salmon less than nine inches long, is a violation 
of the law, and the possessor is liable toa penalty. In the 
enactment of these laws there was no distinction made 
between living or dead fish or lobsters, A great deal has 
been written and said about the lobster law, and the attor- 

- neys of prosecuted parties have endeavored to befog the court 
with the idea that a boiled lobster is not a lobster within the 
meaning of the statute, and claim that the length of the lob- 
ster when alive in the trap is to be the true measure. Iknow 
of no objection to that if each lobster is provided with a 
duly authenticated certificate that it was of legal length 
when caught. 

But all these arguments seem puerile and nonsensical, 
beside the plain eee of the law. 

In the framing of that law, the best legal talent in the 
Legislature was consulted. N othing was lett to conjecture 
or inference, but the intent and meaning was put into pure, 
undiluted Anglo Saxon, so that it should be plain and intel- 
ligible, eyen to the weakest intellects, 

Now, unless the Supreme Court shall decide that a boiled 
lobster is not a lobster, then there can be no doubt as to the 
construction of the law. I have no fear of such a result. 

I have been asked, as Chairman of the Committee on 
Visheries during the last two sessions of the Legistatire, to 
state the views and intentions of the committees in the 
enactment of the lobster law. Those committees were as in- 
telligent and competent to perform their duties as any inthe 
Legislature, and there was no diiference of opinion as to the 
intent and meaning of the law, that whatever condition the 
lobster may be in, alive or boiled, the length is to be taken 
when the illegal act is detected. Otherwise the law would 
be an absurdity. 

How is a man to prove that the identical ten-inch boiled 
lobster which he offers for sale, measured ten and one-halt 
or eleven inches when alive? Even if it were possible to so 
PENG which it is not, he would stili be liable to the penalty, 

or the law expressly says that itis unlawful to have such a 
lobster in possession, and makes no provision for any ex- 
ception whatever. 

think, however, that this question of shrinkage in boil- 
ing has been conclusively settled by the experiments made 
by Shore Fish Commissioner Counce, and which demonstrate 
beyond dispute that a sound Jobster suitable for food does 
not shrink in boiling. J. H. KIMBALL, 


This question of shrinkage was raised in the very dine: case, 
State against Josiah Burnham, of St. George, for haying 445 
lobsters in possession less than nine incheslong, May 23, 1885, 
and he was fined. Case appealed and carried to law court, 
and up to this time the decision has not been reported. 

Tm almost every case since, this same point of shrinkage 
has been raised and the cases carried up to law term, so that 
but little has been received by the fish wardens for fines on 
this account. 

Itis hoped that this question will soon be decided, for if 
this question of shrinkage is allowed, the law is not of much 
ey for most of the lobsters offered for sale are first 

oiled. 

To settle this question, I would respectfully ask that the 
law should be so amended and changed that 1t shall be un- 
lawful to fish for, catch, buy, sell, expose for sale, or possess, 
at any time, lobsters less than ten and one-half (1044) inches 
in length, measured alive or after boiling, from the end of 
the bone of the nose to the end of the bone of the middle 
flipper—exclusive of fringe; the lobsters to be extended full 
length when measured. That there shall be no close time; 
that all owners of lobster cars shall have their full names 
carved, painted or branded upon the top of all cars in legible 
letters, not less than three quarters of an inch in length and 
the name shall be prima facie evidence of ownership: and 
any cars found in use without such name thereon shall, to- 
gether with its contents, be seized and declared forfeited to 
the officers making such seizure, unless a claimant appears 
for the same within twenty days and proves ownership and 
pays all expenses attending said seizure. 

would recommend that the word ‘“iouwng’’ should be 
stricken out of chapter 40, section 21, sixth line; and afew 
other slight changes in various provisions will greatly facil- 
itate the practical enforcement of the law. The attention of 
the next Legislature should he called to these matters, and 
the present laws relieved of all uncertainties. 
at is wanted, says the FOREST AND STREAM, is a wni- 
form law that shall bring Rhode Island and Connecticut 
into line with Maine and Massachusetts, in this good work. 
itadds: ‘Itis worthy cf note that all along the Maine and 

Massachusetts coasts, at least, the fishermen evince a will- 

ingness and even a desire to see the short lobster law en- 

forced. Ali they ask is that it be madegeneral, They know 
that it is better to give the lobsters time to grow; but if un- 
dersized ones are to be caught, each fisherman feels as 
though it was a duty to his pocket that he got his share.”’ 

Tt has been noticed that lobsters of a much larger size are 
now coming into market. ; 


Porio1es in the Travelers, cf Hartford, are good for their face; 
$1,000 means $1,000, not a small fraction of it.—Adp. 


Che Fennel. 


FIXTURES. 
DOG SHOWS, — 


January, 1887.—Bench Show of Poultry and Pet Stock Associ- 
ation, at Adams, Mass. , &, Dayis, Secretary. : 
Jan. 17 to 21, 1887.—Ohlo State Poultry, Pigcon and Pet Stock 
Association Dog Show, Columbus, O. W. FP, Kkuell, Superintend- 
ent, Columbus, O. is ‘ 
~Jan. 18 to 21,—Exhibition under auspices of the National Poultry 
and Bench Show Association, Gate City Guards Armory, Atlanta, 
Ga. Ki. J, Fisher, Secretary. 

- Feb. 8 to 11,—Southern Massachusetts Poultry Association Bench 
Show, Fall River. A. R. G. Mosher, Secretar 
March 22 to 25, 1887—Spring Show of the 
oe Newark, N. J. A 
“March 29-to April 1 eet ie ae Bench Show of Rhode 
Island Kennel Club, Providence, . I, N. Seabury, Secretary, 

Box 1333, Providence 


April 5 to 8, 1887.—Thi rd Annual Show of New England Kennel 
cae Boston, I. L. Weston, Secretary, Hotel Boylston, Boston, 

ass. 

April 12 to 15, 1887.—Thirteenth Annual Dog Show of the Western 
SSR Poultry Society, at Pittsburgh, Pa. CO. B. Elbon, 

ecretary. 

May 3 to 6, 1887.—Hievehth Annual Show of the Westminster 
Kennel Club, Madison Square Garden, New York. James Morti. 


mer, Superintendent. : 
FIELD TRIALS. 


Feb, 15, 1887.—Inangural Trials of Tennessee Sportsmen's Associ- 
ation, Entries close Jan. 10. R. M. Dudley, Secretary, No, 84 
Broad street, Nashyille, Tenn. ; 


: : Now Jersey Kennel 
. C. Wilmerding, Secretary, Bergen Point, 


A. K. R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 


HE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 
of pedigreos, etc, (with prize lists of all shows and trials), is 
published every month. Hntries close on thelist. Should be in 
early, Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 
envelope. Registration fee (60 cents) must accompany each entry. 
No entries inserted unless paid in advance. Yearly subscription 
$1.50. Address ‘American Kennel Register,” P, O. Box 28382, New 
York. Number of entries already printed 4502. 


THE PACIFIC COAST FIELD TRIALS. 


HE fourth annual trials of the Pacific Coast Field Trial 
Club took place Dec. 13, at Hanford, Fresno county, a 
small yillage 800 miles southeast of San Francisco. The 
grounds on which the running took place were located about 
ten miles from the village on King’s River.. They were level 
as a billiard table and covered with a rank growth of weeds 
and grass, en ees eae cover for birds, but rather too thick 
for successful wor cing of dogs. The birds were plentiful 
but extremely wild. The attendance was much better than 
jast year, though not so ore as expected. The Annual 
Citrus Fair, of Norther California, commencing on the 
sane Gay as the trials, and the near approach of the holidays 
prevented many from attending whe would otherwise have 
een there, 

The judges were Mr. Fred A. Taft. Hon. D. M, Pyle, and 
Mr, Frank Satterthwaite, in place of Mr, R. T. Vandervoort, 
who was selected but could not attend, The Derby was to 
have been run first, but only two dogs entered for that stake 
were present, and as it was thought that others were on their 
way, and would eventually arrive, it was concluded to run 
the All-Aged Stake first, Of the ten entries for the stake 
seven were present and were drawn to run as follows: 

Mountain Boy against Janet, 

Dashing Money against Lassie. 

Tom Pinch against Royal Duke I. 

Sweetheart a bye, 

At 1 o'clock on Monday, Dec. 13, members of the Club, 
judges and visitors, proceeded to the grounds in carriages 
where they weré met by Mr. Lillis, the manager and pa 
owner of the ranch on which the trials were to take place, 
together with a number ot other gentiemen. Following the 
lead of an attache of the ranch to a point about a mile irom 
the house, a bevy of birds were found and the second brace 
drawn were put down, the running of the first brace having 
been deferred in consequence of the owner of one of the dogs 
not having yet arrived, 


MOUNTAIN BOY AND JANET. 


At 240 PLM, Wan, Schreiber’s lemon and white pointer dog 
Monntain Boy (Grouse—Nell), handled by Geo, T. Allen- 
der, and the California Kennel’s blue belton English setter 
bitch Janet (Count Noble—Dashing Novice), handled by 
her owner Judge Chas. N. Post, were cast off in a heavy 
cover of weeds and grass. Following an irrigating canal two 
or three hundred yards without findin B birds, handlers were 
ordered to work towards a fence on the leit; after crossing 
Boy going down wind flushed a small bevy. Allender shot 
and killed, both dogs steady to shot; Boy ordered to retrieve 
flushed another; several birds now got wp wild and crossed 
back to the field just left; Boy finally retrieved bis bird in 
peor style. Following the direction the birds had gone 

anet, casting off to left, wheeled and pointed in very pretty 
style, Boy coming down wind refused to back, passed be- 
tween her and the bird, swung around and drew up abreast 
of Janet and pointed, when the bird flushed. Post shot and 
missed, both dogs steady to shot, Janet moving on cau- 
tiously, pinned another; Boy brought up, backed indiffer- 
ently; bird flushed; Allender shot and missed. Moving on 
a few yards, Janet spotted another. Boy not up to back; 
bird flushed; Allender shot and killed; Boy ordered to re- 
trieve, went to where the bird fell, drew and pointed; moy- 
ing on sprang and caught a winged bird which he retrieved 
alive; bird was killed and thrown out for Janet to retrieve; 
after some delay in finding, bird was retrieved nicely, Mov- 
ing on 50yds. Janet pointed again; bird flushed, Post shot 
and missed. Moving on, Boy fiushed a single and dropped to 
order. Post flushed a single shot and missed; Janet cast off 
to right and flushed two birds, swinging around over same 
ground and getting the wind pointed again; bird flushed 
immediately; moving on Janet drew to a point, but dis- 
covering her error, went.on; Boy going down wind wheeled 
drew back a few feet and pointed in fine style; Janet ordered 
up to back when birds flushed wild; Allender shot and 
missed; a single bird then got up in front of Allender which 
he killed; Boy, to order, retrieved in good stjyle; moving on 
Boy drew to a point, discovered his error, and went on. 
Considerable ground was now drawn blank, dogs were 
ordered up, and after 20 minutes consultation by judges 
were put down again, Moving on a few yards judges fiushe 
asingle; going on a little further both dogs flushed; Boy 
swinging around to left began drawing on game, but was 
caller oft by Allender. Moying on Boy flushed a single; 
Janet then repeated the same thing. Birds were running 
and dogs unable to locate them; ordered up and heat 
awarded toJanet. In style and ranging they were about 
equal, in pace and quartering Janet had much the best of it, 
The lateness of the hour prevented the running of another 

heat, and a general stampede was made for Hanford, 
TUESDAY. ‘ 

The morning was cold and frosty but the genial rays of 
the sun soon dissipated the frost and ere long every vestige 
of moisture that remained. The ground was reached by 9 
o'clock and a bevy of birds having been located, the iirst 
brace drawn. were called. 

P LASSIE AND DASHING MONDY. 


At 9:55 William Schreiber’s lemon and white pointer bitch 


Lassie (Grouse—Nell), handled by Geo. F, Allender, and J. 


B. Martin’s orange and white English setter dog Dashing 
Money (Dashing Monarch—Armida), handled by Mr. Foster, 


were put down in very heavy cover of rank weeds and ss. 
Going forward, Foster flushed a bird, shot and killed. Dash- 
ing oney broke shot but stopped to order. Dash was then 
ordered to retrieve; while mens for his bird he flushed 
another which Allender shot and killed, Lassie was ordered 
to retrieve the last bird which she did in good style. Dash 
failed to find his bird which had been only winged. Moving 
on Dash flushed another, then drawing a few feet further 
ported Lassie was brought up and backed to order when 

ash moved on. No bird found. Going forward, Allender 
flushed a single, shot and killed and Lassieretrieved in good 
style. Moving on Dash roaded a bevy in fine style for 50 or 
60 yardsand pointed just as, the birds rose. A few yards 
further on Foster flushed a single, shot and killed, Dash 
broke shot and retrieved, Lassie sweeping around to left 
peiniee just as the bird flushed; steady to wing. Moving on 

ash pointed, Lassie brought upto back, did so indifferently, 
to order. Allender then flushed a single, shot and illed 
Lassie retrieved well to order. Dash moving on pointed 
discovered his ertor and went pn, Dogs were then ordere 
up and heat awarded to Lassie, down 380 minutes, Laasié 
had the best of it all the way through. Dashing Money 
was badly handicapped by his extreme cautiousness, re- 
stricting his range to within a few yards of his handler, and 
greatly reducing his pace, Both dogs have appeared in pas 
vious field trials and been thorough] y described aud their 
merits discussed. 

TOM PINCH AND ROYAL DUKE It. 


At 10:30 A. M. J. G. Edwards’s black, white and tan Eng- 
lish setter dog Beogad Duke IL. (Regent—Dolly), handled by 
his owner, and J. Martin Barney's lemon and white pointer 
dog Tom Pinch (Tom—Beulah), handled by Geo. T, Allen- 
der, were put down where the last brace ished. Royal 
Duke cut out the runnin sand kept his pace to the finish, 
despite the great heat, which at times was ae oppressive, 
but he ran without judgment and was often beyond the 
hearing as well as the control of his handler. Though Tom 
started at a rattling pace it soon became apparent that he 
was not able to maintain it; his interest, as well as his energy 
soon flagged and the claim that he was out of condition was 
too apparent to be a cere ae Tom made «a wide cast to the 
right aud pointed, but discovered his error and moyed on, 
Considerable ground was now drawn blank. Finally a por- 
tion of a bevy was seen to flush some distance ahead, Pro- 
ceeding to the spot Allender flushed a single, shot and killed 
and Tom retrieved after pointing the bird in good style. 
Moying on Tom drew to a point, but no bird was found, 
Royal Duke, casting off tothe right, pointed, but the bird 
flushed immediately, Moying on some distance Tom drew 
toa point, Duke, brought Hy to back, pointed before see- 
ing the other dog, then moved on and refused to back. Al- 
lender, ordered to fitish, found uo bird, but a bird was sub- 
sequently flushed within a few yards of where the poimt 
was made, Dogs were now ordered up and taken to water, 
some 800yds, distant, returning after twenty minutes, were 

ut down again. Moving on to where a bird had been marked 

own, dogs failed to locate it before it flushed, Allender 
shot and killed and Tom retrieved nicely. Duke moving on 
pointed, Tom brought up backed in good style, Both dogs 
then moved on, when a hare was seen to leave the spot where 
the point was made, The hour of noon haying arrived and 
being convenient to water and shade, running was suspended 
and lunch despatched. Crossing the canal and going about 
two miles a bevy of birds was found and dogs put down, 
Tom ieantataly drew toa point, Birds flushed, both dogs 
steady. Moving on Duke yeapsed in fine style, Tom backing 
grandly. Birds flushed, Edwards shot and missed, Duke 


moving on down wind flushed a single. Mdwards shot and 
Tom, swinging 


killed, and Duke retrieved handsomely. i 
around to the right, drew to a point, but the bird, presse 
too closely, flushed, Several birds were then flushed in suc- 
cession by both dogs, awing partly to the extreme heat and 
the fact that the birds were restless and would not lie to the 
dogs. After some further ineffectual effort to find with 
about the same result the dogs were ordered up and the heat 
awarded to Tom Pinch. Down one hour and tifty-five min- 
utes. In pace and ranging Royal Duke excelled the pointer; 
in quartering, style, obedience and staunchness on point 
Tom was far superior. ° 
Second Series, 

Sweetheart having the bye and Janet having won the first 
heat in the last series, the two would have met in this heat 
but for the fact that both dogs belonged and were handled 
by the same party. Sweetheart was thereiore put down with 
the winner of the second heat, Lasste. 

SWEETHEART AND LASSIE, 

At 2:25 P, M. the California Kennels’ blue belton Lewellyn 
setter bitch Sweetheart (Count Noble—Dashing Novice} 
handled by Judge ©, N, Post, and Lassie were put dow1 
where the last heat was fmished. Sweetheart isa beautiful 
biteh of meditum size, very fast and stylish in motion, mak- 
ing wide casts and quartering her ground with great uni- 
formity, has an excellent nose and is game to the last. The 
dogs were worked back and forth over the ground previously 

one over by the last brace. Sweetheart casting to the right 

ropped to a point, Lassie not up to back,, bird fiushed but 
nob aart at, Heart steady to wing. ‘The dogs were taken up, 
and after proceeding about three miles were put ey again 
in some timber in much better cover than yet found. Moy- 
ing on Lassie drew to a point, moved on, aud cautiously feel- 
ing for the scent, estab ished a beautiful point on a single; 
bird flushed some distance ahead. “Heart going down wind 
wheeled to a point but moved on, and a little further om 
fiushed a sinele, Lassie going down wind drew back on the 


scent and poimted in fine style, "Heart brought up backed 
staunchly, bird flushed, not shot at, both dogs steady to 
wing: Moving on down wind ’Heart fiushed a single, swing- 


ing around to the wind dropped to a very staunch point. 
Tans brought wp backed; Post flushed and killed; ‘Heart 
retrieved in good style. It was now quite late, and the dogs 
were ordered up and all returned to Hanford. 


WEDNESDAY, 


The morning was cold and foggy, promising a better day 
for the dogs, but by 10 o’clock the iog had entirely disap- 
peared and the sun shone out uncomfortably warm, At 
10:25 Sweetheart and Lassie were put down in fairly good 
cover to finish the heat of yesterday, A bevy of birds had 
been marked down, and moving on in the direction of their 
fiight Sweetheart dropped toa point. Lassie brought up, 
backed, but flushed behind *Heart. Post shot and missed. 
Following on, a number of birds rose in front of Allender, 
who shot and killed, and Lassie retrieved well to order, 
Moving on, Post fiushed a single, shot.aud missed, ‘Heart, 
making a wide east to right, dropped to a very staunch 
point, Lassie not up to hack, Post shot and missed, 'Heart 
steady toshot, Dogs were now ordered up and heat awarded 
to Sweetheart. Down two how's and thirty minutes. 


TOM PINCH AND JANET. 


At 11:20 Tom Pinch and Janet were pub down where the 
last brace finished. Tom, moving on, Immediately drew to 
a point. Janet eoming up, refused to back. Allender 
flushed, both dogs steady to wing. Moving on, Tom pointed, 
No bird found. Allender claimed a bird flushed from the 
point. Decision withheld, Janet, swinging around to the 
right, pointed. Tom. brought up, backed. No bird found, 

oving on, Tom pointed. Just then 2 bird flushed indront 
of Post, who shot, and Tom’s vird ilushed before, judges 


could get up. A few yards further on Janet pointed a 
single fi beautiful style. Tom backed grandly. Post snot 


—— 


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and missed. Tom then roaded some S0yds, and established 


Ff AN, 30, 1887, 


a beautiful point. on a single, but flushed. Not shot at. 
Steady to wing. Moving on, Tom pointed, then moved on. 
Judges following, flushed the bird, Post, to order, shot and 
killed. Janet, ordered to retrieve, brought the bird in 
handsomely. Swinging around to right, Janet drew back 
and ened a bird in nice style. Tom, brought up, backed 
inimitably. After the crowd had come up, as usual, and 
enjoyed the scene, bird was flushed. Post shot and killed, 
Janet, to order, retrieved well. At 12:40 P. M. dogs were 
ordered np and heat awarded to,Tom. Down one honr and 


twenty minutes. 
Tie for First Place. 
TOM PINCH AND SWEETHEART, 


At 145 P. M., after a bountiful linch had been dispatched, 
a start was made for new grounds, and at 2:30 a bevy of birds 
was located and the above brace put down to run the decid- 
ing heat for first prize, The day was getting cooler with a 
pleasant breeze from the west. The dogs started off at a 
clipping gait, which they maintained throughout the heat. 
Proceeding in the direction of the birds Tom drew to a point, 
discovered his error and moved on, Heart, working cau- 
tiously, pointed, drew on and pointed stanchly. Tom not 
up to back, bird flushed but not shot at. Pore little 
further both dogs fiushed at about the same time. Moving 
on Tom pointed a bird that flushed immediately, Birds 
were running and would not lie to the dogs. Casting off to 
right Tom wheeled toa point when the bird flushed wild. 
Tom broke in but stopped to order. Moving on Heart 

ointed, drew on and bird flushed, Tom going down wind 
Araw. back a few feet and pointed; bird fiushed wild. Des- 
| 


' pairing of getting any satisfactory work on these birds, they 


were left, and after some search another bevy was found, 
and at 3:30 the dogs were cast off and worked in the direction 
of the birds. Heart going down wind flushed a single, cast- 
ing off to left she suddenly wheeled and dropped to a very 
stanch point, Tom, brought up, backed in grand style, 
birds flushed, not shot at, both pote steady towing. Moyin 
on a few yards Tom pointed. Heart, brought up, backe 
stanchly; no bird found. Casting off to the right Tom 
jumped into a beautiful point. Allender flushed and killed. 
om, ordered to retrieve, brought the bird in alive, bein 
only winged. Moving on Tom drew to a point, discovere 
his error and moved on, Considerable ground was now 
drawn blank and at 4:10 the dogs were ordered up and heat 
and first prize awarded to Sweetheart. Down one hour and 


fifty minutes. 
THURSDAY. 


The morning opened cold and foggy, and the ride to the 
grounds was byno means comfortable, but it was amply 
compensated for by a cooler day and a better condition for 
the scent to lie. 

Tie for Second Place. 
TOM PINCH AND LASSIE, J 


Lassie having been selected to run against Tom Pinch for 
second prize, the brace were put down at 9:50 near where a 
beyy of birds had been located, Lassie, casting off to right, » 
fiushed a bird, Allender shot and killed. Tom ordered to’ 
retrieve roaded some distance, pointed, and drawing a few 
yards further caught a winged bird which he retrieved very 
nicely, The birds being wild and the cover unsatisfactory, 
the dogs were ordered up and, proceeding about three miles, 
they were put down again on a fresh bevy in excellent 
ground for working the dogs. Tom, casting off to right, 
pointed a rabbit, swinging to left he jumped into a beautiful 
pis on asingle, when the birdrosewild. Moving on a num- 

r ot birds fiushed, Lassie casting to right down wind flushed 
several birds, Tom advancing with great caution established 
a beautiful point, Lassie brought up backed to order, but 
the bird had run. Lassie casting off to left pointed, Tom 
brought up backed in his usual style, Allender fiushed and 
killed. Lassie, sent to retrieve, flushed a single, advanced a 
few feet, pointed and then retrieved Ren OBiel Moving 
on Lassie wheeled to a point; bird flushed wild. The ground 
was now drawn for some distance without finding. Turn- 
ing back Allender flushed two outiying birds. Lassie mak- 


ing Hpepie cast to right, suddenly wheeled and pinned a 
bird in fine style, Tom brought up made one of his charac- 


teristic backs, Alineder finshed and killed. Tassie sent to 
retrieve drew to a point, moved on afew few feet, located her 
bird and retrieved it in fine style. At 11:50 dogs were ordered 
up and the heat awarded to Lassie, Down one hour and five 
minutes. The final heat of the trials between Tom Pinch 
and Dashing Money for third prize was postponed till after 
the running of the Derby to allow Tem achance to get his 


wind. 
Tie for Third Place. ; 
The Derby having been quickly disposed of, the dogs that 
were to run the last heat of the All-Aged Stake and of the 
trials were brought to the score. 


TOM PINCH AND DASHING MONEY, 


At 4 P. M. Tom Pinch, handled by Allender, and Dashing: 
Money, handled by Foster, were put down where the last 
heat was finished. A few birds haying been previously 
located, the dogs were worked toward them. Allender 
flushed a single, shot and killed. Tom, to order, retrieved 
well. Swinging off to the left, Dash readed a bevy some 
50 or 60yds., when just as he established his point the birds 
rose same distance ahead. Foster shot and killed, when 
Dash broke in and retrieved. Moving on, Tom pointed. 
Dash, brought up, backed staunchly. Tom moved on. 
Judges, following after, fushed the bird. Proceeding cau- 
tiously, Dash drew to a point. Tom, brought up, backed. 
No bird found. Casting off to the leit, Tom pinned a single 
bird in eee style. Dash net up to back. Allender shot 
and killed, Tom retrieved handsomely, Turning back 
20yds., Tom drew to a point, when the bird fiushed. Steady 
towing, Swinging around toright, Dash flushed a single, 
Moying on, Tom pointed. Dash, brought up, backed. No 
bird found. Moving on some 50yds,, Dash drew to a point. 
Tom, brought up, backed, drew on and backed staunchly. 
No bird fond. It was evident that the birds were running, 
and it being late, there was little prospect of their being 
brought to cover., At 4:40 the dogs were ordered up and the 
heat and third prize awarded to Tom Pinch. 

Following is the : 

B SUMMARY. 


HAnNrorD, Cal., Dec. 13.—Fourth annual field trials, All 
Aged Stake, open to allsettersand pointers owned or bred on 
the Pacific coast. Purse entrance money; ist prize, 50 per 
cent.; 2d apne 30 percent.; 3d prize, 20 percent. #20 en- 
trance, osed Dec, 1, 1886, with ten entries, of which seven 
came to the score and were run as follows: 

first Sertes. 

Wai. Schreiber’s lemon and white poititer bitch Lassie 
(Priunee—Forest Lilly), beat 

J. B. Martin’s orange and white English setter dog Dash- 
ing Money (Dashing Monarch—Armida). 


California Kennel’s blue belton English setter bitch Janet 
(Count Noble—Dashing Noyice), beat | 

Wm. Schreiber’s lemon and white pointer dog Mountain 
Boy (Grouse—Nell). 


J. Martin Barney’s lenion and white pointer dog Tom 
Finch (Tom—Beulah), beat ; 

J. G@, Hdward’s black, white and tan Hnglish setter dog 
Royal Duke II. (Regent—Dolly). 


California Kennel’s blue belton English setter bitch 


| ‘Sweetheart (Count Noble—Dashing Novice), w bye. 
CT] ’ “ 


a 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Second Series. 


Sweetheart beat Lassie. 
Tom Pinch beat Janet. 


Tie for First Place. 
Sweetheart beat Tom Pinch and wou first prize. 
Tie for Second Place, 
Lassie beat Tom Pinch and won second prize. 
; Tie for Third Place. 
Tom Pinch beat Dashing Money and won third prize. 


THE DERBY. 


_ At 12 o'clock Mr. Chas. Kaeding’s blue belton English setter 

dog Shot (Regent—Fannie) and Mr. lh. W. Briggs’s lemon 
anal white pointer Climax (Bang Bang—Bellona), both 
handled by Allender, were put down where the last brace 
finished. After drawing considerable ground blank, it was 
decided to lunch and then proceed in search of a fresh lot of 
birds. After beating about for an hour or more, a few birds 
were discovered at. the edge of some timbers, and at 2:45 the 
dogs were put down and worked toward them. Allender 
made the first find by flushing a single, which he shot and 
killed. Shot, ordered to retrieve, brought the bird to hand 
nicely. Running at a rapid pace along a fence, Climax 
wheeled and drew back to a point just as the birds flushed, 
then swinging out to the left, flushed a single in some-sun 
flowers: steady to wing. Crossing a fence at the edge of a 
hop patch, Allender flushed a single, shot, and bird dropped 
but could not be retrieved. ee He ground for some 
time without finding, the dogs were ordered upand heat and 
first prize awarded to Shot. 

Shotis a beautiful blue belton, rather under size, with a 
compact body and massive head, plenty of style in motion 
and fast enough to suit the most critical, and gives promise 
of becoming a grand field dog, Climax does not impress 
one favorably at first sight, his nose being rather short and 
inclined to turn up, but nevertheless that may be .a merit 
rather than a fault, but in the field and in motion he is very 
attractive; his stylish Hpheaded way of going, his rapid 
pace and perfect independence and business-like way of cut- 
ting out his work and keeping at it, are remarkable and 
pleasing in a dog so young, In pace and ranging they were 
about equal, if anthing the pointer had the best of it. In 
quartering and style in motion the pointer excelled, There 
was no BuRUEDUnT to judge of their merits on pointing, as 
no point was established by either, 


SUMMARY, 


Fourth annual Derby, open to all setter and pointer pup- 

ies whelped on or after Jan. 1, 1885. Purse, entrance money, 
first prize 50 per cent., second prize 30 per cent., third prize 
20 per cent.; $5 forfeit and 315 addditional to start. Closed 
May 1, 1886, with eleven entries, of which but two came to 
the score, namely: : 

Chas. Kaeding’s blue belton English setter dog Shot (Re- 
gent—Fannie), whelped April 20, beat 

Mr, E. W. Briggs’s lemon and white pointer dog Climax 
(Bang Bang—Bellona), whelped April 14. 

Shot won first. 

Climax won second. 


THE BEN HILL—LILLIAN HEAT. 


Ww have as yet received no communication from Mr. D. 

Bryson in relation to his insinuations published last 
week regarding the integrity of reporters, but presume that 
he will immediately give us an opportunity to lay before 
the public the facts upon which his insinuations were based. 
It must, of course, be understood by every one that Mr, 
Bryson’s insinuations amounted to charges of so serious a 
nature that they must be either substantiated or with- 
drawn; the public will demand one thing or the other, and 
will not be content with anything less, 


Editor Forest and Stream: 

Mr, Bryson, of Memphis, Tenn., is recognized by all who 
know him as being an honorable gentleman, and he no 
doubt believes he is doing the cause of justice a seryice by 
his defense of Mr. Stephenson in the matter of pulling in 
the Ben Hill—Lillian heat at the recent trials at Grand 
Junction. As this matter has gone to the press for con- 
sideration by the friends of Mr. Stephenson, and no doubt 
with his knowledge and consent, I feel at liberty to ask Mr. 
Bryson whether it is true or not that Mr. Stephenson did 
not pay the entrance money of Ben Hili, whether he did not 
vet another gentleman to do so with the agreement that 
Ben Hill's winnings should go to the man who paid the en- 
trance. We wish alse to ask Mr, Bryson whether Mr, 
Stephenson stated to the judges in the field (at the time 
the protest was entered by Mr. Rose) that he (Stephenson) 
was interested in the winnings of Lillian, and he (Stephen: 
son), therefore, was to that extent her owner; and if he did 
so state and claim, why should not the man who paid for 
the entrance of Ben Hill for his winnings, be considered, to 
the same extent, Ben Bill’s owner, so far as that heat was 
concerned ? And did Mr, Stephenson state at the Handlers’ 
meeting, as reported, ‘that he entered Ben Hill merely for 
the purpose of showing that he was broken and a good dog, 
although he did not think him good enough to win.” If he 
thought so and soe stated, why should he let another pay his 
money for entering a dog ‘not good enough to win,” and 
further, did Mr, Stephenson say at the Handlers’ meeting, 
“I offered as a matter of friendship to take her (TLiilian), 
prepare her and handle her in the trials; I would not be 
benefited a dollar in her winnings.” If Mr. Stephenson 
claimed at the time the protest was made in the field that 
he owned Lillian to the extent of being interested in 
her winnings, and then stated, as alleged, at the Handlers? 
meeting, he had no interest in her winnings; which state- 
ment is correct, and how shall we reconcilé the two state- 
ments? Besides, isit true that Stephenson went to a house 
the day the heat was run for the first place between Bob 
Gates and Daisy F., during lunch, and kept the judges and 
Mr. Rose waiting an hour; and is it true that Bob Gates was 
with him by the fire? Is it true or not true that a man 
whom Mr. Bryson knows, gave a certain other man one or 
more reyoivers and told him to be ready in case of an emer- 
gency, at the adjourned meeting of the National Field 
Trials Club? Jf this is true, should such a person belong to 
the club? What relation was one of the judges to Mr. 
Stephenson, and did this judge decide the place for first 
money in the Derby? Some of these questions we believe 
should be answered in the afiirmative. If so, might not the 
Hxecutive Committee have become acquainted with the facts 
and been inilnenced in the interest of justice and fair play to 
act as they did? J have not read the rule referred to, except 
in Mr, Bryson’s letter. What was the rule for? Its pur- 
poses and spirit should be considered. J did not attend the 
meeting at Grand Junction, but I have heard every one of 
these points discussed by gentlemen who were there, and ask 
the questions in good faith, so that the whole facts may be 
brought out and correct information promulgated. I wish 
to say that i have no personal acquaintance with Mr. 
Stephenson, never say him and haye no personal feelings in 
the matter at all, but, as Mr. Bryson has undertaken to 
represent the case 1n the press, it is but fair that he answer 
my questions, whether he knows Bie BRoey the matters 
inquired into personally or whether he heard any rumors 
concerning any of them. : INQUISITIVE, 


KNOXVILLE, Tenn,, Jan. 15, 


‘deprived of him. 


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DOGS ARE PROPERTY: 


RANEFORT, Jan. 8.—The Court of Appeals to-day, in 
the case of the Commonwealth vs. George Hazlewood 

of Woodtord county, rendered a decision of great interes 
to owners of dogs, who are anxious to haye their animals 
recognized in law as Be erty. Itis of iniportance because 
itis the first case of the kind that has ever reached the Ap- 
pellate Court, and the opinion will govern hereafter the 
rulings of lower courts, especially In such cases as that of 
Unz vs. Oswald, in which the German mastitis were sold in 
Louisville recently under execution for debt, and in which 
Judge Field held that dogs were property, and the sale 
therefore valid, 

Hazlewood was indicted by the set jury of his county im 
April, 1884, for nnlawfully and felonious! ea away a 
dog belonging to Warren Viley. The defendans demurred 
to the indictment on the ground that dogs were not a subject 
of larceny, and the lower court sustained the demurrer. Ths 
Attorney-General in his brief on the appeal says that; 

“Dogs are assessed and a tax collected on them tsupple- 
ment to Revised Statutes, page 189). This is entirely incon» 
sistent with the view that they are among the things fered 
natur@. Our law certainly would not tax things the 71ight 
of property In and enjoyment of which it did not recognize, 
The statute therefore that imposes a tax on dogs necessarily 
says that they are property. * There is ho reason that 
might be given for considering any other domestit animal 
the subject of property that would not apply with equal 
force to dogs. * * They afford amusement, service and 
protection, and are often the subject of sale and promt. 
Again, our statutes should hold a man responsible fer any 
damage his dog may do to the property of others (General 
Statutes, 179).”’ 

Judge Holt, in the opinion of the Court, says: 

“The only question presented by this appeal is whether 
under the law of this State a dog can be the subject of lar- 
ceny. Undoubtedly the rule was otherwise at common law. 
By it larceny could be committed of such domestic animals 
as cattle and sheep, and of such domestic fowls as hens and 
ducks, because they serve for food, and were, as Lord Hale 
says, ‘under propriety,’ ” 

“his was true also as to beasts or birds fore naturce,when 
made tame, if they served for food, such as deer and pheas- 
ants, provided the thief knew them to have been reclaimed, 
Larceny, however, could not be cominitted of some things in 
which the owner even had a lawful property and for an 
injury to which he could maintain trespass, as mastiffs and 
spaniels, by reason, as the common law writers said, of the 
business of their nature; nor of some animals wild by 
nature, but rendered domestic, as foxes and hears, becatise 
they served for pleasure and not for food. 

Blackstone says; ‘‘As tothose animals that do not serve 
for food, and which, therefore, the law holds to have no 
intrinsic value, as dogs of all sorts, and other creatures kept 
for whim and pleasure, though aman may have a base prap- 
erty therein, and maintain a civil action for loss of them, yet 
they are not of such estimation as that the crime of steahng 
them amounts to larceny.’’—4 Bl. Com. 236. Coke, Hale ang 
the other common law writers are to the same effect, 

It seems difficult to give a sound reason for the old rule, in 
view of the indisputable fact that many dogs are esteemed 
of great value and justly so considered, It was adopted, 
however, when following the Draconian law, grind larceny 
was punishable with death ; and upon the ground, perhaps, 
that a dog could haye no determinate value. This, howeve7, 
inthis day is not true; nor is it necessary to hold that a 
dog is of so base a nature that he cannot be the subject of 
larceny in order to save the life of a man, 

Property is clothed with value by the laws of society and 
public opinion. In a state of nature property does not ex- 
ist. What one, then, retains and uses, depends upon his 
powers. When, however, he enters into society, objects be- 
come property, because they are impressed by its usages with 
certain qualities, among which is the right of the owner to 
their exclusive use and the power to dispese of them, 
If it be true that whether an object be property de 
pends upon the usage or notion of society, then surely it 
has impressed upon the dog all the attributes of property. 
The master is entitled to the exclusive use and vested with 
an absolute power of disposition, while the present public 
estimate of this faithful and useful animal, coupled with 
the recognition of him as property in various ways by our 
statutory laws, forbids the assumption taat he can not be the 
subjeet of larceny, because of a supposed base nature, 

It it be the object of the criminal law to protect the citizen 
in that whichis useful and valuable, as well as punish one 
who, for lucri causa, takes it from him, then we fail to see 
any sound reason why this animal, so varied in its species 
and so valuable and useful to man, should not he protected 
by the law. Itis domestic in its nature; it guards the pro- 
perty of its master; it serves as a ecompanion ; it assists the 
drover in the management of his stock. and renders itself 
useful by way of amusement, service and protection. We 
should be slow, however, to dissent from the ancient common 
law rule so long established and so universally concurred in 
by common lay writers in the absence of statutory abroga- 
tion of it, Our statute provides for the punishment of “‘ per- 
sons guilty of the larceny of goods and chattels.’ Gen. 
Stat., 3383. The term.‘ chattel’? is a broad one. Bouvier, in 
his law dictionary, says that “‘ chattel is a term including all 
kinds of property, except the freehold and things which ara 
parcel of 16.” 

The question now rises whether our law so far recognizes 
a dog as property as to bring him within the meaning of this 
term, Ifso, then he may be the subject of larceny, Byan 
act of our Legislature of January 31, 1865, dogs were made 
liable to assessment and taxation ; the tax arising therefrom 
not to be expended in paying for sheep killed by them or in- 
juries done by them, but to become a part of the common 
school fund. Myers’ Supplement, 189, The form of tax- 
hook given in the General Statutes provides for this assess- 
ment, General Statutes, 717. It seems to us that the im- 
position of a tax on them necessarily recognizes them as 
property ; otherwise, the law taxes them and yet fails to re- 
cognize the right of ownership. 

n.2 Wharton’s Crim, Law, sec. 1,755, it is said that as to 
all other animals which do not serve for food, such as dogs 
and ferrets, though tame and salable, or other creatures kept 
for whim and pleasure, stealing these does not amount to 
larceny at commonlaw. itis otheribise, however, when they 
are taxed, 

Our statute makes a man liable for damage done by his 
dog, thus recognizing that «dog has an owner and that the 
thing owned is property. Itexpressly speaks of *‘ the owner” 
and provides how, under cerlain circumstances, he may be 
For eyery evil purpose, nob only our 
statutes, but the decisions of our courts, recognize a dog as 
property. The oyner may sue in trespass for an injury to 
bim, or bring replevin or troyer for his conversion; and 
no stronger reasons exist for holding, as has been done, that 
canary birds, or tame pigeons, or bees, may be the subject of 
larceny, than those relating to dogs. 

These views are supported by the cases of the Peopie vs, 
Maloney, 1 Parker’s Crim. Rep, 593; the State vs. Brown, 9 
Sure oe and the People vs, Campbell, 4 Parker’s Crim, 

ep, 3886. 

Before one can be conyicted of stealing a dog, the value 
must be shown, It can not well be urged that there is 
danger of persons being confined in the penitentiary for 
stealing ‘mongrel whelps of a low degree,” because under 
our statute, before one can be so punished, itmust be proved 
that the stolen property was worth 810 or over, 

We have not reached the conclusion above indicated in 
forgetfulness of the act of the last Legislature, approved 


May 17, 1886, providing that upon the listing of a dog with 
the County Clerk, and the payment of a tax as therein pro- 
vided, he should, for one year from that time, be considered 
personal property for all purposes as fully as any other kind 
of personal property : but, in our opinion, he was already 
personal property under the law of this State, and that the 
ancient common law rule had, in effect, been abrogated. 

Judgment reversed, with directions to overrule the demur- 
rer £0 the indictment, and for further proceedings consistent 
with this opinion.”’ 

From the last paragraph or two it may be seen that the 
effect of the opinion also renders void the purposes of the 
act of the late Legislature in reference to a recognition 
through tax paid to County Clerks of property in dogs, for 
the reason that dogs are already property without a com- 
pliance with that law.—Louwisville Courier-Journal. 


COLLIE SWEEPSTAKES. 


HILADELPHIA, Jan, 15.—I take pleasure in announ cing 
43 that we have made arrangementsto hold our first annual 
‘collie sweepstakes, in connection with the New Jersey Kennel 
‘Club, at their show, to be held at Newark, N. J., commenc- 
ang March 22, 1887. It also gives me pleasure to state that 
we have completed negotiations with S. T. Mercier, Esq. 
so well known in the collie world, to judge all collie classes 
at that show. Too much importance cannot be placed on 
this announcement by our American breeders, for it will 
give them the long-desired opportunity of haying their dogs 
judged in accordance with the English standard by an Eng- 
lish breeder. We trust that all lovers of the collie will 
appreciate our efforts to secure Mr. Mercier by sending to 
the N. J. K, C, the largest possible number of entries. Four 
hundred and fifty dollars in prizes will be divided among 
the sweepstakes entries. 

Talso desire to make the following announcement: The 
American Collie Club will open a Stud Dog Sweepstakes for 
a@ prize ef $25 offered by the A. C. C., added to a sweepstakes 
of the amount of each entry’s stud fee, to be decided at the 
Westminster Kennel Club’s show in May, 1887. Entries for 
the stakes close same time as the show’s entries, and dogs 
must be entered also at the show, in regular classes. specify- 
ing on entry blank that they are to compete forthe stake. 
All entries received are subject to the following conditions; 
Open to stud dogs that have been born in the United States 
or Canada or imported on or before Jan. 1, 1887, and owned 
by members of the club. They will be judged by not less 
than three of their get out of more than one bitch, the quali- 
ties of the dog himself not to be considered, but he must be 
present and entered at the show. Theentry fee to the stakes 
to be paid the treasurer of the Collie Club at time of makin 
entry. Owners must guarantee not to advance their stu 
fee during 1887 over the several amounts at which they are 
entered until the dog has served a complement of ten bitches. 

Gxo. A. SMITH, Sec. and Treas. 


DEATH OF DR. JARVIS’S ROSE,—Editor Forest and 
Stream: J am sorry to have to write you of the death of my 
old red bitch Rose, She was bred by Cecil Moore, the breeder 
of champion Palmerston, and was a daughter of Palmerston 
and Flora. She was selected and purchased for me by J. S. 
Skidmore, of Nantwich, England, and was a well-known 
prize winner in Ireland, England and in this country, but it 
is as abrood bitch that she was especially famous, as she 
has thrown to Elcho the grandest lot of winners ever pro- 
duced by any Irish bitch in America. She was the dam of 
four field trial winners, sixteen first and champion, and two 
‘second prize bench show winners; nearly a hundred prizes 
won by her sons and daughters is certainly a great record. 
Rose was one of that famous quintette of setters which for 
several years swept the prize lists over the ocean. The others 
were QO’Brien’s Kate and Kitty, and McHaffie’s Mina and 
Bella, When in condition Rose was a remarkably handsome 
bitch, and as intelligent and loving as she was handsome. 
We all miss her, but none more than old Elcho. They 
thougnt the world of each other.—MonT CLARE. 


DEATH OF BIRDO,.—Mr. W. H. Pierce has had the mis- 
fortune to lose, by death, the Irish setter dog Birdo, pur- 
chased by him in November from Mr, A. E. Smith, of High 
Point, N.C. Mr. Pierce is doubly unfortunate, as he had 
well-founded hopes that Birdo would prove a valuable addi- 
tion to his kennel for breeding purposes, We had the 
pleasure upon several occasions of shooting over Birdo 
previous to the field trials at High Point, and pronounced 
him the best Irish setter that we had seen afield. In a letter 
informing us of his loss, Mr. Pierce says: ‘‘I regret exceed- 
ingly to inform you that Birdo died on Jan. 10of pneumonia. 
He did some wonderful work for me the last days I hunted 
him, and [ cannot find words to express how bad I feel over 
his loss. He was not only a dog of rare field merit, but was 
also very companionable and possessed intelligence almost 
human.” 


LARGEST MASTIFF PUPPY.—Fair Haven, Jan. 17.— 
Editor Forest and Stream: Il saw in last week’s number a 
communication from Mr. Haldeman, giving the weight of a 
puppy 7 months old weighing 106lbs., and his questioning 
that there was never one in Hngland or America equaling 
that weight. I can give the weight of six from one litter at 
7 months that each weighed more than that. Now I own 
Boss’s Zuin (A.K.R, 4044); his weight at 3mos. 48lbs., 4mos, 
7Olbs., Smos. 9744lbs., Gmos, 1164¢1bs., at 7mos. 132]lbs. His 
length 78in., height 28i4in., girth 38in. Boss’s Zulu was 
sired by J. L. Winchell’s Boss, dam YenusIV. Below is 
my address, and any one wishing to see him can call on 
CHAS, R. ALLEN, 


DOG FURNISHINGS.—We have received from the Med- 
ford Fancy Goods Co, a new and extensive catalogue of their 
dog collars, cat collars and general dog furnishings. The 
catalogue is chiefly interesting because it indicates the 
eee of what may almost be called a new business, There 
were dog collars before the Medford Company went into their 
manufacture, but the trade has been so extended and de- 
veloped that it may be said to haye been founded in this 
country by the Medford people. 


BESSIE’S PEDIGREEH.—Boston, Mass,, Jan. 6.—EHditor 
Forest and Stream: In your issue of December 31, Mr. 
P, Tenney, of Haverhill, wishes to know what authority I 
have for disputing Bessie’s Be igree which he claims is 
Mingo—Fausta II, Mr, W. B. Wells, of Chatham, Ont., 
states that he is the owner of Mingo, and that_the pedigree 
claimed for Bessie is false, and this is my authority, as Mr. 
Well’s statement has never been disputed.—_J. W. BRown. 


FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH.—Dec. 26.—Mr. Sam Miller’s 
fine black setter dog Alto was killed yesterday under pe- 
culiar circumstances. The dog was out hunting near the 
railroad, and in crossing it came to a stand on the track just 
as the train was approaching. He held his point steadil 
despite the calls made to him and the train ran over an 
killed him.—J. T. W. 


POINTER CHALLENGEH,—Portland, Me,, Jan. 10,— 
Editor Forest and Strewm-I will match my young pointer 
Beau of Portland (A.K.R, 3124) to run against any pointer 
not over fiiteen months of age, in this country. It any 
gentleman owns a youngster that he would like to run 
pease Beau, Ishould be pleased to hear from him.—FRED 

» HLARRIS. 


—————— 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


THE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER.—The steady 
growth of the American Kennel Register is a very satisiac- 
tory indication that when the Forest and Stream Publishin: 
Company began the publication of the A. K. R. it supplie 
something that was really needed. The constantly increas- 
ing list of subscribers is an evidence of the rogress which 
the Register is making in public esteem es the growing 
list of entries shows that a Register number is coming to be 
highly valued, For January the Register has over one hun= 
dred entries, as against ninety-twoin January, 1886, seventy- 
nine in January, 1885 and seventy-five in 1884, There seems 
to be every prospect that the total number of entries for 1887 
will be far in excess of any previous year. 


Mage. McEwen & Gibson's (Toronto, Ont.) collie bitch Madge 
Highlander—Hasty), Jan. 1, five (two dogs), by J: Van Schaick’s 

cotson (Dublin Scot—Florry IL), pi - 
Moily, Dudley Holbrook’s (Sing Sing, N. Y.) mastiff bitch Molly 
y Dwight Holbrook’s Rego 


(A. K.R, 3379), Dec. 20, nine (five dogs), 
(A;:ER, 1841), . : 

AshmontNora, Dwight Holbrook’s (Clinton, Conn.) red Irish 
bitch Ashniont Nora (A.K.R. 2875), Jan, 3, Dine (five dogs), by W. 
A, Pierce’s Glencho. 

Flash. Detroit Kennel Club's (Detroit, Mich.) fox-terrier Flash 
(Trojan—Fannie), Jan, 8, seven (three dogs), by Wheaton’s Barney 
(Sir Peter I.—Fawn). 

Morning Star. Chas. York's (Bangor, Me.) English setter bitch 
Morning Star (Dashing Dan—Daisey Starlight), Dec, 31, five (four 
dogs), by his Gun (Gladstone—May B.). 

Hazel. Marmaduke Richardson’s (New York) Irish setter bitch 
Hazel (Elcho—Rose), Dec. 25, eight (six dogs), by W. H. Pierce’s 
Glencho (Hlcho—Noreen). 

Josie. Wm. Housman’s (Boston, Mass.) St, Bernard bitch Josie, 
Jan. 7, twelve (ten dogs), by E, H. Moore's Merchant Prince, 

Heciress. J. 8, Long’s (Boston, Mass,) St, Bernard bitch Hec= 
tress, Jan. 11, eight (five dogs), by E. 3. Moore's Merchant Prince: 

Sucet Brier. W.'T. Payne’s (New York) pointer bitch Sweet 
Brier (A.K.R, 2748), Jan. 14, three (two dogs), by H, H. Kane’s Lord 
Palmer (Donald Ii.—Hady Bang), eer nee C8 

Puss, A. Perrin’s (Cambridge, Mass:) bull-terrier bitth Pugs 
(A.IGR, 4484), Dec. 6, one dog, by 8. W; Newman’s Young Royal 
Prince (A. KR: 2102), 4 Fi 
_ Judy. White Mountain Kennels’ (Littleton, N. H.) bull-terrier 
hitch Judy (A.K.R. 3319), Dec. 14, two (one dog), by their Jack 
(Ventor—Blossom). 

uckystone, Westminster Kennel Club's Giabyior, L.1.) pointer 
bitch Luckystone (Tory—Moonstone), Jan. 7, six (three dogs), by 
their Naso of Kippen (Naso V,—Magzgie), 


SALES. 
tS" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks, 


Ilford Connaught. Fawn mastiff doz, whelped July 11, 1885, by 
Iford Cantion out of Brenda IL, by E. H, Moore, Melrose, Mass,, 
to E. A. Buckingham, Boston, Mass. 

Coution—Brenda II. whelp. Fayn roastill dog, whelped July 1, 
1886, by E. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., to F. G. Jansen, Quiney, Il, 

Iiford Prince. Yawn mastift dog, whelped Oct, 3, 1886, by Caution 
out of Bona, by E. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass,, to A, Bonnell, Ji, 
New York, 

Madam, Orange and white St. Bernard bitch, whelped mene 18, 
by Prince out of Nun, by Ef, H, Moore, Melrose, Mass:, to J; H, Sut- 
cliffe, Louisville, <y, ? ‘ 

_Tiford Queen. Pawn mastiff bitch, whelped May 6, 1866, by Cau- 
tion out of Countess, by EB. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., to Wm. E. 
Ramsey, Saginaw City, Mich: 

Gretchen. Orange and white St. Bernard bitch, whelped Sept, 
18, 1886, by Prince out of Nun, by EB, H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., to 
J. 8. Coxey, Massillon, 0. 

Noble Caution. Pawn mastifi dog, whelped Oct. 3, 1886, by” Cau- 
tion out of Bona, by E. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass., to James R. 
Trissler, Lancaster, Pa. 

Bayonne Prince. Orange and white St. Bernard dog, whelped 
July 10, 1886, by Prince out of Miranda, by H. H. Moore, Melrose, 
Mass., to D. FE: Allgvod, Trion Factory, Ga. 

Caution—Bona whelp. Fawn mastiff dog, whelped Oct. 3, 1886, 
by. E, ~ nore Melrose, Mass., to Dr. Daniel Macmartin, Amster- 

am, N.Y. 

_Caution—Bona whelp. Fawn mastifl dog, whelped Oct. 3, by E. 
H. Moore, Melrose, Mass,, to Geo, A, Peters, Columbus, 0. 

Mixture (A.K.R. 2697)— Warren Lady (A.K.R. 2701) whelp.. White, 
black and tan fox-terrier bitch, whelped July 9, 1886, by Wan, T. 
McAlees, Philadelphia, Pa., to Alfred Heald, Lancaster, Mass. 

Mixture (A.B, 2697)—Warren Lady (AIR, 2701) whelp. White, 
black and tan fox-terrier biteh, whelped July 9, 1886, by Win. T- 
oie apclsc Philadelphia, Pa., to Barclay H. Warburton, Pkiladel- 
phia, Pa. 

Mixture (A.K.R, 2607)— Warren Lady (A... 2701) whelp. White, 
black and tan fox-terrier dog, whelped July 9, 1886, by Wm, T. Mc- 
Alees, Philadelphia, Pa., to Samuel Rea, Montgomery county, Pa, 

Jach—Judy (A.K.R. 3319) wheilp. Brindle bull-terrier dog, 
whelped Dec. 16, 1886, by White Mountain Kennel, Littleton, N. H., 
to Henry Merritt, Littleton, N, H. 


PRESENTATIONS, 


OClingstone. Flack, white and tan English setter dog. whelped 
Aug. #, 1886. by Dan Gladstone (Gladstane—Sue) out_of Maggie R. 
(Luke—Zephyr), by D. Bryson, Memphis, 'Tenn., to C, M. Munhall, 


Cleveland, O, 
DEATHS, 


Birdo. Red irish setter dog, age end nec ieree not given, owned 
by W. H. Pierce, Peekskill, N. Y., Jan. 10, from pneumonia, 


NERVOUS LACTATION.—Skye terrier bitch, 6 years 
old, has never been with male, during the last three years 
has been in heat several times, and at regular intervals of 
about four months has had the mammary glands fill with 
milk, At this period the animal has made her nest, selected 
an india-rubber ball (the same ball each time from among a 
number of others), and nursed it for several days, when the 
lactation ceased. Hach lactation was accompanied by an 
acute gastritis requiring treatment, the last attack, gastro 
duodenitis, ended fatally. The autopsy showed a liver in 
advanced stage of fatty degeneration and sclerosis.—Jowrndl. 
of Comparative Medicine and Surgery. 


THE DEERHOUND CHALLENGE CUP.—Editor Forest 
and Stream: Is the Deerhound Challenge Cup, which was 
offered by a gentleman of New York, and only won once, to 
be offered for competition at our spring shows? Information 
relative to the matter will greatly oblige—DEERHOUND. 
[Will the gentleman who offered the cup impart the desired 
information. ] 


A LARGER PUPPY—Columbia, Pa., Jan. 17.—Hditor 
Forest and Stream; My English mastiff dog puppy Adonis 
(A.K.R, 3917), full brother to the bitch Alpha, weighs 
1241bs, and is just seven months old. This, I think, is the 
heaviest weight of that age on record in America, and IL 
doubt it it can be beaten in England.—W™M. H. FrnpRIcu. 


KENNEL NOTES. 


Notes must be sent on prepared blanks, which are fur- 
nished free on receipt of stamped and addressed envelope. 
Sets of 200 of any one form, bound for retaining duplicates, 


are sent for 30 cents. 
NAMES CLAIMED, 


=" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks, 


Mickey Free. By floyd Vail, Jersey City, N, J., for red Trish 
setter dog, whelped Nov. 10, 1886, by Mac (Rory O’More, Jr., A.K.R. 
#2i—Annie Boleyn, A.K.R. 611) out of Duchess of Krin (Mali's 
Duke—Lady Erin). i 

Anna Laura. By John Campbell, Port Andrew, for liver and 
white pointer bitch, whelped Dec. 20, 1886, by Detroit Kennel 
Cluh’s Fleet (Bodine—Ruby Croxteth) out of Queen Fan (King 
Phillip—Lady Fan), 

Fleet, Jr., Don, Rock, Fred, Clip and Mont. By John Campbell 
Port Andrew, for liver and white pointer dog puppies, wh elped 
Dee. 20, 1886, by Detroit Kennel Club’s Bodine (Ruby Croxteth— 
Fleet) out of Queen Fan (King Phillip—Lady Fan). 

Ciingstune. By Reserye Kennels, Cleveland, O., for black, white 
and tan English setter dog, whelped Aug. 9, 1886, by Dan Gladstone 
(Gladstone— Sue) out of Maggie li, (Luke—Aephyr). 

Temptation. By Wm. 1, McAlees, Philadelpliia, Pa., for white, 
black and tan fox-terrier bitch, whelped July 9, 1886, by Mixture 
(A. K.R, 2697) out of Warren Lady (A.K.R. 2701), 

Rose Laverack (A.K.R. hhh). By F.C. Syles, Jr,, Pawtucket, R. 
I., for lemon and white Laverack setter bitch, whelped July 2, 
ny Pace Napoleon (A.K.R. 2671) out of Belle of Bryn Mawr 

.K.R. 2651). 

Duke Royal. By ¥. E, Clark, Bridgeport, Conn., for pointer dag, 
whelped Oct. 10, 1886, by Ned out of Daisy Bird (A.K.R. 2136), 

Naso Kennel. By C. J. Peshall, Jersey City, N. J., for his kennel 
of pointers. 

BRED. 


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Jipsey—Treasure. Detroit Kennel Club's (Detroit, Mich.) English 
pug bitch Jipsey (Don Juan—Foxey) to glehardt’s Treasure 
(A.K.R, 4472), Jan. 2. 

Murtle—Paul Gladstone. Jerry Cockrel’s (Memphis, Tenn.) Eng- 
lish setter bitch Murtle (Druid—Star) to eee att & Avent Ken- 
nels’ Paul Gladstone (Gladstone—Lavalette), Dec. 4. 

Countess Raed Hogar 0. Hayward & Nesbitt’s (St. Joseph, 
Mo.) English setter bitch Countess Speed (Gladstone— ) to 
te his é& Avent Kennels’ Roderigo (Count Noble—Twin Maud), 

ec. 1. 

_ Bessie B,—Paul Gladstone, J. I. Case, Jr.'s (Racine, Wis.) Eng- 
lish setter bitch Bessie B.to Memphis & Ayent Kennels’ Paul 
Gladstone (Gladstone—Layalette), Nov. #8. 

Dixie—Roderigo. Memphis & Avent Kennels' (Memphis and 
Hickory Valley, Tenn.) English setter bitch Dixie (Dashing Ber- 
xin Magnolia) to their Roderigo (Count Noble—Twin Mand), 

ov. 26. 

Blaze—Paul Gladstone. E. W. Clark, Jr.’s (Philadelphia, Pa.) 
English setter bitch Blaze (Count Noble—Rosilind) to Memphis & 
Avent Kennel’s Paul Gladstone (Gladstone—Layaletite), Noy, 24, 

Lady Flossey—Roderigo. F, Stephinson’s English setter bitch 
Lad: ossey to Memphis & Avent Kennels’ Roderigo (Count 
Noble—T win Mand), Noy- 20. : ; 

Modesty—Paul Gladstone. A. H. Moore’s Be ea Pa.) Eng- 
lish setter bitch Modesty to Memphis & Avent Kennels’ Paul 
Gladstone (Gladstone—Lavalette), Nov. 20, ‘ 

Blossom—Paul Gladstone, W.B. Gates’s (Memphis, Tenn.) Eng- 
lish setter bitch Blossom to Memphis & Avent Kennels’ Paul 
Gladstone (Gladstone—Lavalette), Oct. 31. ; 

Nannie Gladstone—Roderigo. P, H. & D. Bryson’s (Memphis, 
Tenn.) English setter biteh Nannie Gladstone (Gludstone—Sue) to 
A & Avent Kennels’ Roderigo (Count Noble—T'win Mad), 
Nov. 9. 

Liitian—Roderigo, P. TH. & D, Bryson’s (Memphis, Tenn.) Eng- 
lish setter bitch Littian (Gladstone—Sue) to Memphis & Avent 
Kennels’ Roderigo (Count Noble—Twin Mand), Oct. 30. F 

Bo Peep—Ruoderigo. Wm. Bowles’s (Memphis, Tenn.) English 
setter bitch Bo Peep (Gladstone—Juno) to Memphis & Avent 
Kennels’ Roderigo (Count Noble—Twin Maud), Oct. 10. 3 

Belle Gladstone—Koderigo. §. Cullen’s (Alexandra, La.) English 
setter bitch Belle Gladstone (Gladstone— ——) to Memphis & 
Avent Kennels’ Roderigo (Count Noble—Twin Maud), Oct. 7. 

Donna J.—Paul Gladstone. J. W. Jones’s (Memphis, Tenn.) 
English setter bitch Donna J. (Belton—Eramble) to Memphis & 
Avent Kennels’ Paul Gladstone (Gladstone—Lavalette), Oct. 6. 

Maud—Roderigo, B, Crane's (Chicago, Ill.) English setter bitch 
Maud to Memphis & Aveut Kennels’ Roderigo (Count Noble— 
‘win Mana), Oct. 6. ‘ a 2 

Juno A.—Roderigo, Memphis & Avent Kennels’ (Memphis and 
Hickory Valley, Tenu.) ae ish setter bitch Juno A. (Drnid—Ruby) 
to their Roderigo (Count Noble—Twin Maud), Oct. 3. . 

Sue Gladstone—Roderigu. Memphis & Avent Kennels’ (Memphis, 
Tenn.) English setter bitch Sue Gladstone (Gladstone—Sue) ta 
their Roderigo (Count Noble—Twin Maud), Sept. 17. 

Muriel (iate Black-Hyed Susan)—Dashing Rover. HE. Dexter's 
(Buzzard’s Bay, Mass.) English setter bitch Muriel (late Black- 
Hyed Susan) (Ben Hill—Zoe W.) to his Dashing Rover (Dash I1.— 

orna), Dec, 22. 

Ranee—Dashing Rover. E, Dexter’s (Buzzard’s Bay, Mass.) Eng- 
lish setter bitch Ranee (A.K.R., 2189) to his Dashing Rover (Das 
Ii.—Norna), Jan. 8. y Lt 

Bess—Iiford Caution. J. 1. Winchell’s (Fair Haven, Vt.) mastiff 
bitch Bess to E. H. Moore’s Iiford Caution, Dec. 17. 

Brenda IT.—liford Caution, BE. H. Moore’s (Melrose, Mass). 
mastiff bitch Brenda to his Ilford Caution, Dec. 21. J 

Belle Valentine—Merchant Prince. Cofiin, Zimmer & Co.'s 
Glen's Falls, N. Y.) St, Bernard bitch Belle Valentine to E. H. 
Yioore’s Merchant Prince, Nov. 18. 

Miranda—Merchant Prince. E. H. Moore’s (Melrose, Mass.), St- 
Bernard bitch Miranda to his Merchant Prince, Dec. 10. Wass.) St 


Bernie V.—Merchant. Prince, Bi. H. Moore’s (Melros 

Bernard bitch Bernie V, to his Merchant Prince, Dec. 
Sapho—Merchant Prince. Dr. Savwtelle’s (Malden, Mass.) St, 

Bernard bitch Sapho to E. H. Moore's Merchant Prince, Jan. 13. 


KENNEL MANAGEMENT. 
ES No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents, 


E. B., Boston,—Is there any remedy for a dog shedding his hair? 
I have a setter, heavy-coated, which I groom daily, butnever seem 
to lessen the amount of hair that he casts from his coat. Ans. 
Groom once daily and give five drops of Fowler’s solution of 
arsenic three times daily in food. Stopafter three weeks. 

M. W. H., Floyd.—Pointer has-affection of the head and ears: 
keeps scratching head and ears continually aud ears and lead 
mutterates. Ans. The dog has canker of the ears. Geta wash 
tade as follows: Of bromo chloral and of laudanum each Idr,, of 
water loz, Mix. Drop alittle in ears nightand morning after 
cleansing and drying. 

C. P., Montclair, N. J,—Lhave a bull-terrier puppy six months 
old which is nearly stone deaf, Have had him four months, and 
he never had canker or other ear trouble that I know of, His ears 
seem to be somewhat dirty. Is it likely that there is an accumula- 
tion of wax? What remedy would you advise? Ars, Get an ear 
syringe and syringe the ears night and morning with borax, warm 
water and glycerine, Ten grains of borax to the ounce of water 
and glycerine. 

QUANNAPOWITT, Philadelphia, Pa.—Black cocker spaniel bitch 
(tyrs. old) continually scratching and biting herselt, and has made 
a raw sore on one leg and one on back; skin is peeling and scurfing 
off somewhat, and coatis thinand poor. She is yery ravenous for 
meat and tries to pick up every old piece of meatin the street, but 
she has neyer been fed very much meat, She has a habit ofscrateh- 
ing about and crawling about one’s feet andlegs. Ans. 1. Give 
little orno meat. Purge with castor oil or epsom salts. Give five 
dvops Fowler’s solution of arsenic morning and evening in the 
food. Ifany sores exist dress with balsam of Peru ointment, 2, 
She is not in condition to breed. 3. Is by Zulu outof Sweep, 4 
Won high com. at show mentioned. 


I. E. B., Huntington. L, I.—A six month puppy has skin disease, 
When I first noticed it the skin commenced to get red, then she 
scratched herself and the hair came out ali over her between her 
forelegs, her head andneck, and on her stomacl) pimples, which 
filled with matter then seemed to dry up and large stats came 
olf. When she shakes herself the hair and adry dust and little 
scabs fiy off. She is commencing to get red all over now and has 
some fever, not as muchas shehad. Ans. Sponge the surface of 
the body gently in a warm room with solution of carholic acid (a 
teaspoonful to a quart of water), give five drops of Vowler’s solu- 
tion of arsenic in the food night and morning. if there are run- 
ning sores dress them with balsam of Peru ointment. Keep the 
bowels free and feed very little meat. 


B,, Concord, Mass.—My Irish setter dog is 114 years‘old. His 
new coat seemed to stop growing before attaining its full length 
andis now all coming out. No eruption of the skin, butitis dry an 
seurty, hair is not bright and shining; hes good appetite, is fed on 
Doiled Indian meal, is in good health and spirits, but is perhaps 
rather thin in fiesh. Have neyer seen him pass any worms; has 
had some flees, but nota great many. Had the red mange about 
six or eight months ago, which I cured with a.carbolic wash and 
Fowler’s solution of arsenic as yon recommended; he has had no 
sign of it since. Hesleeps on pine shavings. Ans. Give your dog 
a teaspcontul of castor oil morning and evening for three days. 
Give five drops of Fowler's solution twice daily in the food. Keep 
this up for three weeks and then stop for ten days and commence 
again. ; 


WHELPS. | ; +=" 
Ss" Notes must be sent on the Prepared Blanks. J. 
Bertie. Fred Bollett's (Brooklyn, N.Y.) pointer bitch Berti (Rab © st 
—Hellone), uy I By Hitcheodws Tomamany (ory Moonssone). de 


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RANGE AND GALLERY. 


ANNUAL RIFLE MEETINGS. 


HE fifteenth annual meeting of jhe National Rifle Association 
was held at the armory of the 22d.Regiment, N, G.;S. N. Y., 
in Fourteenth street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, on 
Tuesday, dan. 11, at 8 o'clock P.M. Uen. Wingate presided, and 
in his address laid great stress upon the disadvantage which 
Creedmoor labored under without anyiling like adequate rail- 
road facilities. The meeting was harmonious and the_ routine 
business was quickly disposed of. The quorum of the Board of 
Directors was reduced to 6 and of the annual member meeting to 
J.-H, Brown, Major L. B. Bell, Capt. L. C, Bruce, Col. Geo. L, 
Pox and and Major Edw, Duffy were elected directors for three 
years and Col. ©. I. Bridge for one year. — ; 

Secretary John 8, Shepherd dae his annual pore saying: 

The annual mecting of the life members was held at the 
armory of the 22d Regiment on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1886, when tlie 
following hamed members were re-clected directors for the term 
of three years, yiz.: Cols, John and R, C. Ward, Maj. Shorkley, 
Col, Storey and Lieut. Zalinski. : 

The reorganization of the board of directors took place at a 
special meering held on Jan. 19, when Gen. Wingate was elected 
president and the secretary and treasurer were re-elected. 

Three of our directors, Messrs. Bridge, Hagle and Kendall, have 
resigned and two new directors, namely, Messrs. Bruce and Bell, 
have been elected during the year. | 

The Board has held nine meetings since my last report, and on 
five other octasions meetings were called, buf no quorum was 

resent, 7 
= The present office in Temple Court having proved in every way 
satisfactory, the lease of the same was renewed for one year, 

The lease of the ground at_Creedmoor, known as the new or west 
range. having expired, the land was re-leased by the Association 
for two years at the annual rental of $250, : 

At the meeting held on the first Tuesday in March, it was 
decided to extend an invitation to the N. R. A. of Great Britain to 
send a team of eight riflemen to this country to shoot 4 match in 
September against a team of National Quardsmen. 

quote from the Secretary’s letter Yeceived in reply as follows: 
“The Counvil of the National litle Association regret that they 
find it impossible to send a team to America this year.” ” 

In view of the existing state of affairs I donot think it advisable 
to take any sicps toward arranging for an International match 
during the coming season. 

The annual Fall Meeting was commenced on September 15 
and lasted six days; the attendauce was not as large as we had 
hoped for and the expenses, including prizes, exceeded the re- 
ceipts by about 7550, notwithstanding ths fact that the prize list 
had been reduced some #400, as compared with the previous year. 

Lam pleased to be able to report at insreased interest in the 
semi-monthly matches which are patronized almost exclusively 
by members of the National Guard; the last match, which was 
shot on election day, was participated in by over 450 competitors 
representing every organization in the First and Second Brigades, 
with buia single exception. The net profitin these matches was 
over $1,700, being an increase of $80 over that of the year 

revious. ‘ 

e Tm conclusion, I wish to congratulate the Association on the im- 
proved condition of the Treasury, the report of the Treasurer 
showing a balance on hand of $1,392.75 as against some $700 cash 
assets a year ago. . c 

Lhave also to acknowledge the receipt from Mr. J. H. Steward, 
of London, optician of the Association, of the annual prize he has 
presented for many years in succession, and also of the other 

rizes from Messrs. Benedict Bros., Tiffany & Co., Oliver & 

Joomfield, Merwin & Hulbert, Col. Jones and Major Shorkley. 


TREASURER’S REPORT. 


Jan. 1, 1886— Hxpenditures— 
UOC Gey a Was afb Z ee as 5 $556 60 Hange-marking, labor 
State of New York 4,000 00 and supplies......... $1,939 46 
Profit. on monthly Superintendent...:..., 960 00 
MIBtGHOSs ones pee was 1,768 20 Assistant Secretary... 600 00 
Hotel rent. :..::::.:25 609 00 Office rent.,......2.... 500 04 
U. 5. Government for Rent of range2 years. 350 00 
marking: oi... -,- 33300 Printing and station- 
State of Penn. due in noosa tl dels dadede 315 59 
ius ey La ee Gn ,.---y 15132 Fall meeting of 1886... 210 00 
Advertising. ...:.... -.. 20252 Paid on account of 
Balance Fall meeting Yange.........- aie 200 00 
pS ithe we eile eee ae 3195 Paid for meals Fall 
Fall meeting 1886. .... 48 00 MES LING a uensoe eae 153 07 
Sale ofrange property 4000 Office expenses........ 129 1: 
Cash contributed for TCH AISS eee. nc)d.ae atc 91 00 
IVIZCS oe eg aes se Oe 2500 Insurance........-..... 80 00 
Lite membership...... 2500 Transportation....,... 72 00 
Unclaimed prizes..... 515 Bookkeeper to treas- 
SOW bene Ohe pc vies 60 00 
Horse Hire... --.-sy0r 48 00 
AP AMOR sco meres teenk oe 26 01 
Telephone.............. 25 00 
Dissaunite. es in 15 67 
Wheravying..-.......-- “ 13 00 
Balance on hand Jan. 
Gb hetey Poarreme sep inAy weal 1,932. 75 
Potalives. wanereeceesspigl0OVe Molde. hewadescsecess $7,706 72 


MANCHESTER, Jan. 12.—The new prize match of the Bullard 
Repeating Arms Company, and excellent. weather, all served to 
ca, together a good attendance at the Manchester Rifle range to+ 
day, and from ? o'clock until 4:39 there were almost constant 
reports from the firearms, and on the whole the score of 711 rolled 


up may be considered a fair criterion of the skill of local rifle- | 


men at the presentiime. They are steadily improving, however, 
and should be able to aggregate 725 at the Hebruary match. The 
practice shooting is first given, then follows that in the new prize 
event, and last that oz the team. 


Greedmoor target practice match, possible 85: 
FOWMD FEF 1 0958 Oates eee Ba Herpes etre Wt, ail an Cree 5555 5 4 534 
STRSESEOWYLL enna Head wretches Pete sees eee heirs « 5@B’445 4 4-29 
Vol PaGketects sess ee. oe SRE GE: Sere er ait £544 3 4 4-28 
Decimal prizes match, possible 100: 
(OTE ye alle wake harociads sane ene msde 7109989 9 4 9 9-83 
’G DY gS oN brotes BAe Cheol b endo sdnocsboel Bs -810 7 8 7 7 9 8 7 10—81 
CSAS OLS NLOMe re sare Se a. open ce ener: 77 9 910 7 7 7 T10—79 
AS SST) OURS oak pe ae ae tee a's eee 10810 BO. NeR Oe Ts 
GSWe eyiptel sie) ete sin ends 1. ¢ 6 610 4 2 8 8 9 10—%3 
Spi Meany heya When fects onan Seas § 65 810 8 9 6 2 10-72 
PU PINOT ew ae ee ire ley a stems 658 965 9-9 7% 5—‘0 
BS Drake.-..< Pret Sas Sadie cesta neu oe ad, ib 8 (610-10 4 6-88 
HI Partridge.-....- Lae ees BS Fc 6565 75 8 8 6 8—59 
Team match, possible 100 per man: L. 
BASE) Up Var fe 2a PES oh ace ba5 Oe: 9999 8 9 9 810 TS? 
CoD Palmers. -f2e0. 25... 10 81010 710 9 6 7 7—S4 
GA Leighton...... OS eee 667 8 8 810 8 9 9—T79 
OoVyeiem ples Sete dae Ca tN 78 5 8 7 810 6 6 8—% 
TED Bene fe eee G36. OMS) F&O 4 9 7 — 33 
W M Boothby........ pe een --.6 7 4 8 6 8 7 510 5—66 
LW Colby brite s+ 6 T 5 6 7 4 8 B 8 8—65 
eH uln ict Any comes Pears diehaeese + 963 4 7 4 610 8 7—64 

By RSParinidees yh. Po. TY 5) 6 6 9 6 5 6. b 4—60 
PAS Baker ae ve sre A ace 6738 66 8 9 6 6—60—711 


LAWRENOKE, Tass., Jan. 8—Regular weekly shoct of the Law- 
rence Rifle Club, weacher conditions decidedly unfavorable: 
Decimal Prize Match. 


ELT marae Sees Peri Aes Sree, 7 9 610 7 740 8 9 %—80 
Wm Wisher.........-...5.: Atk ane 8 8 8 810 4.8 9 7 TH=f7 
DN Ve CAME ins eae ee face: & 9 GI0 946.,65 6 “8 874 
VINA UaGS this teks ceva nceeeeos th OMT W GUS: bie a6 7S 
B AROgeTS: 2... sees Oot CRT RSD Ce LOSES Lee eO—73 
C Frost. -.;..- Siiede 10 8 6 6 7 8 8 5 7 3-68 
EMG Weletrd secon ce cceenaae separ Lon ooo) £0! be he bo 
H Preston........ yds det. Seeee mol teens DL A (Bld: (9) 4280 
EMG enero: aad bclbla.s scrusls Get) Tho 6 83 5 “9—59 


members. 
Standard target at 200 yards off-han 


WILMINGTON, Jan. 10.—In spite.of the intense cold and high 


‘| wind, there was a good turnout of the Wilmington Rifle Club at 


théir weekly shooting this afternoon, The stormy wind which 
blew in pufis was very unfavorabl for good shooting, but the cabin 
and stove lately put up by the club were fully appreciated by the 
The scoresare as SOEs out of possible 100 points on 


Wohieted Sry. eabecee one eee Ser Tee ee aD) or er ky 
We dd, aInese. saesate pee AA Sse voce CaO te OL aoe ote 
ICMMC CAS: C hcds Sekine ec rrefoe 069 & TVR 405-78 £ 
WV essa BACON. s25.0- sets Oe rth be »5610 32445 8 9 
J. E. Newman pens ice ft? Pe leh Gera a Sty 
Sika OWI Tose Baas eon sk pat anaes ae a Fete eg be! 
J, D. Seeds......-. ties ON ead te 10 668° 4 5°06 98 1 
we SCObL.. 7... bh fee Cette wen eds ye orb) 6 Be Ow 58 
W2-O'Conmnorrnsrease aoc hemenc esas he ee dl 5 Th ds 6 
BP Carleton ose aeiniteta on svitie be eeoenaaee 44445 2644 
EE SIN PSOU. pend Naniiccsre abe Senet xy ep Ai ee ee ee 
2 Brederiek (iyi. 22: SOREN toe Rees eee ae ee 


BOSTON, Jan. 15.—The rifle matches at Walnut Hill were well 

attended to-day, the weather conditions, especially during the 

practice team match, were poor, the snow obscuring the targets. 

uring the week the Bullard match was shot and 

given below, together, with the best scores made to-day: 
Decimal Off-hand Match, 


CE Berry, A-.-.:<+-.:.- ssseyesae wee 8 710 910 910 6 9 10— 88 

DOOM ELOWS. yea arr at reason asf -8 8 810 8101010 6 7—85 

[Eb Chalet hokey ol Dae Big BEBE eb ees sore ee 81010 610 8 7 9 9 7 84 

"Ws OD ErlAS An out seeded ah ance 710 9 8 8 7 7 9 8 10— 8 

Pe Jlyd 559270) $95) 3] Ys el a Ee EP 868797 7 7 810— & 

i [EAE So ee oe ee a ieee Se ty ts 510 585 9 6 8 9 YT %2 

UV PORT LGTY Wert pees a a eer nt 7 6 6 6 5 8 8 918 6— 72 

J A Cobb, C Niet tnt fae 7109519 467947 

BA Lewis (mill), Assis i. 4s 66585 7 7 410 9 870 

DQM SHB ter og Goel) hay 0 Meee ee aan Sev 575759 9 6 5 g— Gt 

Rest Match. 

DD SRDS ote eras ad haretetsbey 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 1@—100 

8 Wilder, Fes, Oe aed Cah ea 1010 910 10 10 10 10 10 10— 99 

WN Washburn, A,...6-.50.83 Beldaeatle .-910101010 § 910 10 10— 97 

H J Foster, A......... eg ee een a 1010 910 9 9 10 10 10 10— 97 

RW PARVE IN, SAO. RU mec antcoeeis aes 10 9 910101010 9 8 10— 95 

ACOTOTADI, Ais. even ad seen setae is 10 81010 8 810 9 10 10— 9% 

Practice Team Match—First Team. 

Wae@harlesgie. cc. ele demeent Oe fet AS care Tae Be ah — 82 
HI@yishing. soctararedca cua oeud.tO) 7 kOrdOlss -G. A) 36 —T5 

F Carter (mil)........ 1-9 6 5 6 8 48 T T 46441569 

AL Brackett... ........... T6655 6 6 8 710 

UE COUR deemed oe dle a arise § 46496 6 7 43 2 —54—346 

Second Team. 

DebeMellowssias 644-40 eon -710 710 7 8 6 8 510 —i8 

QUT INST) a gee a ee oy PS el Die) Tags at) Rat Ba) —i6 

el GIN: LEY Cooren eaiecese ness eee TES. Bate OL vo. —73 
H A Lewis (mil),...-..-...4 8 7 4 510 5 7 6 5-56+5—61 

W =Gardner.........-.. 8 5 4 4 810 3 6 7 0 —55 B48 
M. x A, Team scores in the Bullard Repeating Arms Company’s 
match: 

GW Binmans...:5...3- Nee eee 8 510 910 § 8 8 9 9—84 
OEHy Berrys. artend as aeceee mae 5 8 9 9 6101010 7 10—84 
TPRSLCVIOW Se instante ees yeemlc -5 71010 7 7 9 9 9 9-8 
Higieabbethes. ares. + Maaistew 899% 9 8 8 6 7 9—80 
(GRRPEROSBOLIS Chr: ace ea pulse .710 6 810 710 7 8 5-%8 
INSHIST TIT meee AS Pala erecta, 810669679 % 75 

aN GOI ses ies eee tee arch te ae 10 8 7 3 7 6 810 5 10-74 
SN MREV OS. seat uitine eee Tac ae ee ~*10 710 7 8 6 8 8 4—72 
AND Braoketitiis.. s+ ores cctonks 7 56 65 6 8 610 9 S—0 

H White......... Sy Ree oy - 767 9 710 5 6 8 6 -66—765 


HAO IRE RD secre, 8 on lames dete % 7 910 910 8—85 
EF Richardson... .... Se ee 9 4.9 7 9 9101010 &85 
OM Jewell........ Pee a pitied ine 9101) 7 6 910 510 6—82 
TIP WEP aa Oniea ors es terete cs a 610 7 610 9 % 9 8 779 
Wn Wa USCHM as ersana eed le bad aa ad 74510 667 8 7 9-69 
VV DRBTIOR tS) fect icc pac aS On Eh 6 8 68 5 6 9 6 T 68 
CPEROSIA Mine ecle orem usin ec ie 763868767 7 $66 
EAP VV COW ote) cen ieue ee 10459 7 4 5 6 6 9—65 
M.Beal,.. =... en aera Bye hea 5 6 38 6 9 4 6 5 10 10—G64 
WM ZADIVOR EEN: sours coe” nee xe ity sg slats 44 7 46 8 6 5 0 3—47—710 
Practice Match. 
SH HU TICHATG SON frye cc ae ne dace wens 7910 8 8 8 8 9 8 10—8 
WaViewollecsnts ne Mien ete sede 10 710 $986 9 7 %81 
OV) BGR ste berated cn see aoe se 9 910 8 4 5 710 9 9—80 
KO SEPIA tia iretaiere earned ae Sebi! 7978 769 9 8 979 
M W Daulton..........-. Peis feiss Baus ce 7 6 7 8 8 G10 7 8 10% 
AWVEMISHOI la ncenee ites ccldaetine st Aes 8689476 8 9 T—T2 
TE (QUEENS ha ge RA A oes ee 8489 7 4 6 8 9 6—69 
CAE TOSI Eite to Ponte ince te ones ee 567 5 6 4 8 610 9 7867 
HAR WW'SERO Wa eso tate ade ase eee 87369 9 5 7 8 8-6 
a\) bl S22) | Ra Soe qs ie ee 475 68 5 7-6 8 9—65 
SHS UIC RES soe nn tic Auk ora othe ts § 8 010 § § 6 5 T 5—65 
PHAM Oren omni ee pe ere nt 5 4795 5 7 8 8 4-02 


The annual meesing of the club was held Friday evening, when 
officers were chosen as follows: President, Col. S. M. Decker; Vice- 
Presidents, Wm. Fisher and E., F. Richardson; Secretary, O. M. 
Jewell; Treasurer, A. W. Howland; Finance Committee, Lewis 
Saunders, E. ¥. Richardson and L. G. Holt; Range Committee, 
W. Fisher, Aw W. Howland and O. M. Jewell; Prize and Team 
Match Committee, §. M. Decker, E. ¥. Richardson and M. W. 
Daulton; Board of Directors, §. M. Decker, W. Fisher, E. FP. 
Richardson, O. M. Jewell, Melvin Beal, M. W. Daulion, Lewis 
Saunders, L. G. Holt and A. W. Howland. 


MANCHESTER, N. H., Jan. %&—A rifle match, two men ona 
side, between A. GB. Dodge and C. D. Palmer of this city, aud T. F. 
Cartwright and O. H. Horr of Springtield, Mass., was shot this 
evening. Mr. Palmer was extremely unfortunate in bethg inter- 
zupted shortly after commencing by an alarm of fire, to which he 
h to respond, and afterward, on commencing firing again, 
another alarm called him away just as he concluded his svth shot. 
The conditions were off-hand, distance 50ft., Creedmoor target, 
with a bulls-eye 7gin. in diamever, ¢ach man to fire 100 shots, high- 
est possible score, 500. The record made by the Manchester rifle- 
men is appended: 


DOP ends §399550000005550009450 e444 5545 555550444545 5455455 
n6ab5d4454555855504545545.454550545055595564554555—47 8 
Palmer, :s:-. =r 56456809904515555904545545550645550045454554555554 


43'555909955454554655054545554555500555544555545445—4AT4 

Total for both 952. It will be observed that Mr. Dodge started 
in with a run of 19 bullseyes. 

TOPEKA RIFLE CLUB.—Topeka, Kan., Jan. 12.—A strong 
wind from 8 o’clock made a change of 3 points on the wind gauge. 
The gold badge, owned by the club, is to become the personal prop- 
erty of the member making the highest aggregate in four months, 
beginning Jan. 1, 1887: 


. First Score. 
GaliMorrisonesigves twas) eee lec lee 5b 7 91010 7 810 8 T—8L 
hE aires ee aera LAT eb eee 710 510 5101010 6 679 
Wi reqHard soe meer tena 7610 810 6 7 9 7 T—I7 
Reed McGCarter.-......-.. Ase 998569 7 % 6 9—%5 
(GMOMU Mota dh1s1:)e5 meee eee ees aan 9.8 & 9° Se 6 7 5 10—71 
RTROMPSOD. scans ssa eney Tees aents +7 410 6 8 & 8 6 10-69 
CORSE BT o aae ok tine does toler en eee 19 6 6 6 5 5 310 7 10—68 

Second Score. 
GE Morrison............ . Perino yt 91010 9 8 8 ¥ 8 t t—82 
NpHMMGOrAIn rsd: te usec suk cebince 10 6 810 57 6 7 T 9—T4 
te PANO ee ics er aieoea ee 710 7 9510 5 7 6 4-40 
FLAP OPO SOUM AS oe ee, tener wees ee gale +6 510 48 6 6 8 6 10—69 
CO CTTTNIMEST Ne kewode oN en dda vend 465 8 6 6 8 7.6 8-64 
Reed McCarter....: -........ Fill eee 963 6% 6 6 6 6 6-61 
C it Paine....... au ee Maree eaa hee tee 4638310 45 7 7 8 8—d7 


: Rost, THOMPSON. 
ST. LOUIS, Jan 12.—The weekly shoot of the St. Louis Pistol 
Club was held this evening at the Laclede gallery. W. E. Field 
won the medal with a score of 210 out of a possible 120. Follow- 
ing are the scores: 


With Wield! 222 weo.-2- Rooeerees A 10 12 11 11 11 10 11 12 11 11-110 
PW A Fodde,.... sii..e0: araistentitelere a ae 10 10 10 11 12 11 12 12-9 1i—108 
WLEWiells va. S96. 3s ye ne eee ees - 10 11 11 11 10 10 10 12 10 12—107 
W.#H Bonnell...,.....-.... tilda pet's 910111211 9 12 12 10 11—107 
W. Baner..... AAD mA kee Wace fk 11011 912 912 9 12 11106 
W J Lard.... heals ale pls syelersetdeare 2 1012 9101211 1111 9 10-106 
AE Bengel... ........+ ff Pos etias HW 1021110 9-106 
1 VED SPerrets 34-0. esses Pubes dsgesas 91211 81010 9 12 11—104 
TVEASHA TED BD Be swics seein ve male ...91110 812 9 10 12 11 10—102 
W G Sims....... tba Rade har TEE ee ll 7il 910101212 8 1i—101 
WWAGTASER Wooo ieee lensdae dts: veoeee 8 8 91212 9111210 9—100 
WB McDowell........: 6002 seeee eres 40.910 $11 $1012 0 11I— 99 
WoT Hettel 228.202. 22a2. roo OI? 81 8 7 9 9 994 
EA Mohrsteadt.....-0. ses..ce pene 12101011 612 8 8 9 4— 490 
USiemimnpkian ses Wee rss ocar eae. 6 9 8 6 610 9 10 1210— & 

The club, which was ‘organized but six weeks ago, has now a 
membershi The medal 


of 25, and is rapidly taking in more. 
shoots are held every Wednesda: 2 


yevening at the Laclede gallery, 
and thoroughly enjoyed by all. 


6 SCores Aare: 


and team possible 1,000: 

9 7 8 8 6 6 510 7—% 

4% 9 3 8 5 68° oF 

665 6 7 6 5b 7 9—63 

638.6 %7 7 4°? 3 9=—60 

5 610 7 45 4 6 6—57 

6645 6 7 3 3 7—hb 

45663 % 6 6 Tbe 

Ba i 48 Gy a 4 Eos 

‘ 38 478 5 8 7% 5—b2 
Wr NO WINS es eee Seria .6 84 6 4 5 5 6 5 6—50—584 
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan. 12.—The Springfield City Guard’s 


team shot their score in the competition for the Bullard Repeating 
Arms Company's prizes to-day. ‘The referee was James A, Kim- 
ball, the vice-president of the Rod and Gun rifle club, and he 
attended to his duties faithfully and the rules were strictly fol= 
lowed. Thescorer was Howard P. Merrill, the official scerer of 
the Rod and Gun rifle club. The day was admirable for rifle 
shooting, and all of the conditions were favorable. The result of 
the shooting is creditable, aud it is doubtfulif any company of 
Massachusetts militia can produce a team of ten men that can 
compare with this team at the butt. The scores are: 
City Guard Rifle Team, 


Pvt eiMioaW al tele este Se 106667 9 9 4 6 6—69 
Crecdmoor Count... 02. sce. 2.s0e. 544445 5 4 4 4-48 
Lieut. H. McDonald.................. 6 410 7 8 5 8 610 5—66 
@ORSeraITOOI: pa cute ete Dare canara ac 54545 438 4 5 443 
PV TES TS Cartwright... os cnvmes nants 46710 69 4 7 9 5-64 
Creedmoor.........-..-... Petes pete 43454544 5 4 42 
Pyt, Sydney Bowers. .o cca... sass tee 8 75 66 69 5 5 6-63 
GYEGMMGOLs ase Neetetoewansett es 544445 54 4 4—2 
Pyt. E.T. Stevens..... .. SSes hep ee ce 56 65 7 5 7 3 8 6 10—59 
TER CEN Oi: Jak Nene ee cit al ey ena ne PR ees Ee PS Gt Brew ¢ 
MOLE Ue y, SUCLLID Es 1 bp rciensseseite 8445 5 9 6 4 5 7-85 
reed Moo>rn wes toes sh preach ee 54444544 4 4-4 
evi YV eb ETORSTROM oot ee tigen oes 3 7 8 45 5 5 5 6 0-48 
GEER MOON Sts vere uns se eae aes a 3B 454 44 44 4 0-36 
DOTS det, WOT ET i len. . ela cbriers 38% 8 38 3 6 8 0 5—46 
GrEGIIIOOL. Baked te cre cue ae Peres 8542338 4 5 0 4-8 
Pvt. W. H, Daggett... cc cssseesece cre 44746343 5 5 3-4 
CUSGUMOG Le ans ke onus enna ger eeus 4444343 4 4 3-27 
Capt. FP. G. Southmayd..........,.... 434443 45 6 6—8 
Creedmoor.....,,.....-- ita wa fanite 43444 83 4 4 4 4-38 


The first score of each man shows the actual count on the tar- 
get on which the match was scored for the Bullard. contest. The 
second score shows the count on the Creedmoor target. The 
rules of the match provide that teams usiug military rifies be al- 
lowed 59 points, which, added to the total of 559 made by the team, 
gives them 609 for their score. All of the team used the Spring- 
Soa some with opeu sights and some with new Bufington 
sights. 

Jan. 15.—The Rod and Gunrifle club did some. very even and 
creditable work with the rifle at Lake Lcokout range this after- 
noon when their team of 10 men shot in competition for the Bul- 
lard prizes. The conditions were not unfavorable in regard to 
light and wind and the light snow was not troublesome. The 
scores were: H. Engle, 75; ‘I. B. Wilson, 72; O. W. Horr, 71; C. J. 
Gassner, 70; BF. lt. Bull, 69; Z. C. Talbot, 69; LL. H. Mayott, 68; H. 
i. Cooley, 66; i. T. Hare, 63; J. A. Wilson, 61; total, d84. 

MANOBSESTER, N. H., Janu, 13,—This evening six Manchester 
riflemen shot a team match with six riflemen of Springfield, 
Mass., the shooting being done in a gallery, distance 50 teet, firing 
off-hand and upon a Creedmore target, the bullseye being two- 
thirds of an inch in size. Each man was allowed 20 shots, and 
out of a possible 600 the Manchester representatives made the 
remarkably fine total of 576. The scores were as follows: 


EDL nats ant eh ae abe i lap ee 2 455508555 545545555597 
VON Booth yee 2.) hee oe pha! Se 45oha4 55 i—S6 
Ge Pa eri pt ee asjeneuealee Ld ee poo naD aoa 5A M4 5—965 
ACE Gd S69 Ss tua entice saree eee ey 5bbb455555—96 
CASEIN See toe ees see ee be eed oD, 4 §555545555—96 
Hiv Arable rte ks) eS No Peer aye ate ee 4555595. 549459555—95— 576 


ness of the score. The Springfield riflemen will also reciprocate 
by forwarding their targets. 

ELONGATED BULLETS.—Wells, Vermont.—Editor Forest and. 
Stream: Inclosed you will find two bul- 
lets of .38cal. 255 grains patched, that I 
shot 100yds. at a piece of cardboard stuck 
up in a snow drift. The bullets, you will 
see, are drawn apart or lengthened out, 
while the marks on the bullets show 
that this was done after the ball left the 
gun. 1 would like to have you explain 
how it was done, as the bullet did not hit 
anything bui the carboard and snow 
bank. After shooting I went cut-te the 
target, and finding the snow was hard I 
thought I would find out how far the 
buliets went into the snow, aud on 

; digging out the bullets [ found these 
two. ‘The shooting was done in February, 1885.—A. W. 

LUSTON, vau. 11.—T he anuua) meeting and dinner of the Massa- 
chusetts Rifle Associatioi was held last evening at the Revere 
House, about 35 uieinvers in attendance. At the business meet- 
ing, at which President H. T. Rockwell occupied the chair, the 
annual reports of the yarious officers showed the association to be 
in an excellent condition, financially and numercially, with over 
$1,000 in the treasury. These officers were elected: Vice-Presi- 
dents, Salem Wilder, OC. W. Hinman; Secretary, H. §. Harris; 
Treasurer, George R. Russell; Directors, C. C. Foster, C. W. Hin- 
man, N. F. Tufts, E. J. Wardwell, O. RK. Dickey, J. P. Bates, J, S. 
Sawyer, J. B. Fellows, N. C. Nash, F. J. Nabbeth, H. T. Rockwell, 
D. L. Chase, Geo. R. Russell, H. S$. Harris, J. E, Leach, 

At the dinner which followed, President Rockwell and the 
officers sat at the head of the tables. After the dinner the Presi- 
dent calied attention to the fact that, at the end of ter years the 
association found itself the only one of the kind in the country 
which owned its range and had its head entirely out of ees 


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congratulating the members on its standing and position. He firs 
called upon Vice-President Salem Wilder, who also made the 
progress of the association his theme; this he declared to be re- 
markable, keeping pace with that in rifle shooting; he hoped to 
see as much pregress in the next ten years as there had been inthe 
past. Hx-President J. N. Frye spoke pleasantly of his remem- 
brances ct the members of the association, and of his devotion to 
the sport of rifle shooting. Secretary Parsons of the Arlington 
Hights Rifle Club alluded to the pleasant relations existing he- 
tween the two associations, and hoped for many interchanges of 
courtesies. Brief addresses were also made hy Messrs. Dimick, 
Hodgdon, Frost, Rabbeth, Tidsbury, Sawyer and others. During 
the evening President Rockwell s oke of the development of rifle 
shooting in the Massachusetts militia, and of the part played in 
that seme ara by the Massachusetts Rifle Association and its 
members. 


THE TRAP. 


Scores for publication should be made out on the printed blanks 
prepared by the Forest and Stream, and furnished gratis to club 
secretaries. Correspondents who favor us with club scores are par- 
ticularly requested to write on one side of the paper only. 


CORONADO CLUB, San Diego, Cal., Jan.1—The initial shoot 
of the Coronado Gun club, Coronado Beach, San Diego Bay. The 
club had fine grounds to shoot on and enjoyed a splendid meet. 
A number of different states were represented by shooters, Col- 
orado being especially fayored by Mr. McLachlin and L. BD. Mer- 
cer, the first making the only clean score cn Macomber targets. 
He used a beautiful little 16-gauge hammerless Scott & Sons gun 
and did some fine shooting considering the fact that he had never 
shot at the trap before. Match at 10 Peoria blackbirds and 15 
Macombers, for live prizes which aggregated $25, were won by: 
Seebold, Ist; Francis, 2d, McLachlin, 3d; W. Hinman, 4th; B. C. 
Hinman, 5th. Score: H.Seebold, 17; W. Francis, 16; McLachlin, 
15; W. C. Hinman, 12; B, C. Hinman,11; A. B. Pearson, 10; G. A. 
Merritt, 10; D. B. Hinman, 10; Frank Ecker, 8; Geo. Bidwell, 7; B. 
Barnes, 6; Breese, 6; W. Darling, 5. : 

Match at_6 Peoria blackbirds and 4 Macombers: Francis, §; 
Bidwell, 6; Merritt, 6; McLachlin, 6; Pearson 5; Seebold, 5; Barnes; 
5; W. Hinman, 5; Breese, 5; Ecker, 5; D. B, ‘Hinman, 4; Mercer, 2, 
4%. C. Hinman, 2. 

_The ties were shot off as follows, Ist tie: Francis, 1 1 0-2; Mer- 
ritt, 00 1—1; McLachlin, 0 0 0N—0. Ties for 2d: Seebold, 0 0 0-0; 
Pearson, 11 0—2; Hinman, 1 1 1—3, 


514 


NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION. 


( \OVINGTON, Ky., Jan il.—Editor Forest and Stream: In 
, pursuance to a formal call for the meetingof the stockholders 
of the National Gun Association, the regular anuual meeting of 
the same was heid to-day at 3 P.M. at the office of the County 
Clerk of Covington, Ky. There were present J. E. eaten pate 
A. Carmichael with proxy of 0. Tatham, of New York City, P. F. 
Robinson with proxy of Al. Bundle, of Cincinnati, O. Also o Present 
by proxy given to J. E. Bloom, of Cincinnati, 0., ‘Messrs. Matt, R. 
Freeman, N. B. Wheeler, John C. fones, A. Onderdonk. F. 8. John- 
‘son, F. Cc. Etheridge, R.F. Lawton, 7B. Blackshear and F. 0, 
Johnson, of Macon, Ga.: W. H. Vincent, Orwell. Vt; Chas. Tatham, 
New York City; G. W. Watson, Sacramento, Cal.; B. R. Buifham, 
Texas; Washington A. Coster, Matbush, L. I.; B.A. Crawtord, Tal- 
lahassee, Fla.; A.C, Goodrich, 8. H. Kaufman, Cincinnati, 0.; 
Ligowsky Clay-Pigeon Co.,:Cincinnati, O0.; E. A. Sharretts and C. 
R. Pue, Baltimore, Ma.; G. F. Titus, G. EB. Reading, H. B. Whitney, 

. W. Siefert, A. EB. Woodham, J.C. Fleming, J, H. Gates and J. 

. Palmer, Hartford, Conn.; E, 8. Holmes, J. Yon Lengerke, New 
York City, Al. Bandle, Cincinnati. O. 

Upon motion of &. I'. Rebinson, seconded by Carmichael, J. B- 
Bloom was elected chairman and Alphonso A. Carmichael secre- 
tary of the meeting. Upon motions duly made and seconded the fol- 
lowing resolutions were adopted unanimously: Resolved, That the 
following be elected as directors forthe ensuing year; Board of Di- 
rectors—Dr, Ll. H. Russell, Springfield, @,;C, M. Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.; Yon Lengerke, New York City; Washington A. Coster, 
Matbush, L: L.; Wm. G. Cooper, Savannah, Ga.; C. A. Crawford, 


Tallahassee, Wla.; Matt. R. Freeman, W. Ww. Parker, F. C. Ether- 


idge, Macon, Ga. Resolved, That in the non-acceptance of any om 


the above directors, H. F. Robinson, of Cincinnati, O., be and is 
hereby elected director in place of the first of such indicating their 
nou-acceptance. HKesolved, That we recommend the appointament 
of the same board of executiye committee for the ensuing year 
with headquarters at Macon, Ga. 

Tiere being no further business, adjourned sine die. 
J. E. Broom, Chairman. ALPHONSO A, CARMICHAEL, Sec. 


LA SALLE, *N, ¥Y.—Maiches on the occasion of opening the 
Wiagara River Shooting Club’s house. A more comfortable and 
conyenient club house cannot be found this side of New York city, 
and the boys turned out in good numbers and enjoyed a mosi 
pleasant day’s sport. 

No. 1.—6 blve rocks: 


100" yer hee eee HOM—4 B Vala... ss. k ces. 1i1011—5 
re BAW Ley ee a 5 Se 0010-3 Atwater.... ..... 23,6045 00C11U-—2 
BS a Heh CoE BS i's 2 111010—4  Harvey,. 111110—5 
G Moody....--.. Vi eesbcs 111111—4  Jinne...,. 111001—4 
Eanging li) ers 011010—S Gombert................. 111100—4 
Second divided, Jenne third, fourth divided. 
No. 2.—9 bats: 
Ei Moody: .....s-1«-:. Mil0Mi— 8 Atwater.,.-, ......-Ni110111— 8 
ReMoee sass Gree s 1l0NiNi— 8 Harvey. .- 11101001011 
(See) See SYA ee 1W1111110— 7 Jinne... 1110111 11— & 
GMoody,.,..... .-,, 1C0101I010— 4 Gomber 111000111— 6 
PANS. cel eka, O110IUjI— 6 ‘Treat... 1111 111— 3 


Palsma,-..-... .+.. 45 IN11i— 9 { "; 
Ties on 9 divided; Moody and Kellog tied on 2 again and divided; 
ties 6 divided. 


PaO Vak A woe Deke ie, SEITEN ose cee weektcee ony .110010-—4 
Kelhare: plc. 0 aes 101100—3 Gombert........ 111001-—4 
CSS ie Bh ts domain 101i—5 ‘Treat... 10110—4 
G Moody...,-.,-.-.-.,.,100111—4 Harvey.. 0G0100—1 
Pasing......:.. Pye, FEE O111I—5 Ragers,,..... : 601110—3 
Dislentan t): eri ye th 10101J—4 Minton..........- -100100—2 
Atiwater..... es Me ae 110011—4 


Ties on 5 divided; Moody won third on shoot-of; ties on 3 divide. 
No. 4.—Twelve blackrocks: 


Gombert.......... AININO0ICOUI— 6 -'Treat,.....-...---. 011011111111— 9 
Dansing...-~..:-.- 1i00TI1WONNI— 8 Case..........--245 111111114100—10 
Kellogg........-.. HiOMUVW0MOI— 8 Clark ....--...22,. 101100100011— 6 
Winleinict.,. 02. veces QOUITTITITI— 9 “Besser.........--.. 101110010110— 7 
EM Moody....... 101110101130— $8 Stauber........-.. O10G00180011— 4 
GSO GErS. oo e 28 Fe D111GO1001I— 8 Koch...,........-. 111001111111—i0 
G Moody.......... TWMTO0II— 9 Islester.-..........100010100110—' 4 
GUMS 2: sane: ve LIOOLOUIWII— 7 Ochmy...:.....- .10111G100000— 4 
FIAT VeVi spoon LO10U001UI— 6 


Ties on 10 and 9 divided; Lansing won third, fourth divided. 
Ne. 5.—Six blackrecks: 


SATU ES es a ale Ry O10100—2 Besser.,..,...---.---...2- 101011—4 
Sand yyy, bene HUN — Gee och ffs Beate fie oa 010110—3 
Gombert,........,-.-.-;-J0I00I-—3  Atwater......2.2...... -010100—2 
Uns te Aes eee ee WH0—4 Shirley....., ........-2./ 011010—3 
Bello see Wwol—3  E Smith...s...25..0).22, -101110—4 
TVR he 35) Re ce 1iGHi—s Whitcomb....-,, cae ae 0101U1—8 
Rovers..... Orta re 1100l1—4 Lansing... .1.-......4.. 111—6 
Put i eee) cee eee .111001—4_ Isbester......--. 122.2... 010100—2 
WAR a lowe SAN sera We 100000—1 


Ties on 5 divided, Moody won third, Shirley and Whitcomb 
divided fourth. f 
Wo. 6.—Twelve balls, not class shooting: 


Gombert......-... GOVIITIONNIO— 7 Clark............. 0011111111— § 
Kelloge ....-....-. 1111711111142 Besser. .......... 110111471417—18 
Talsma.--......--. 411107000117— 8 Koth...:--.+.-.-- 111000010001— 5 
Moody... -....--O01U10011N1— § Lansing..... -.:. 1111111 11—72 
ogers.........--..J71101i00i11— 8 Atwater. .....-- .-J1011111101—' 8 
G Moody..... ... .J1UL10117111—39 Shirley..-.........11011001111i— 9 
S[cirils: ee) as TOMLIN IW— § ~Gombert......... OLOGOCLI1G00— 4 
Harvey... 44.002 =-5 GUUITIOUINN— 6 Whitcomb...-... 01100160111i— 8 
Does hie gy eae WAWWONWWI— 7 Smvith.......... 2. 113011301110— 9 
OP TSfEy Jr ee ee ee OLULWO1ITII— 8 / 
Lansing and pee tirst and second, Smith fifth. 
No. 7.—Vive live sparrows; 
EL MO0d Yio. caveee pete 1OUN0—1 ~ Lausing....... --...65+-s 00100—1 
Kelling. 2. ieee. QU100—1 McMaster ..... eto pao oou11—2 
ECG ss 5 alee} RRA Pe /-10010—2, Talsma@....1..2:..-..-52: .- -11091—3 
Mie Jo ose esas: ie QU1W0—2 Harvey..:.--22i22 2.28.2: 10100—2 
Harvey second, Moody and Kellogg third, 
No. 8.—Five sparrows: 
‘Df Crete bai ee One pa - -O0101I—2 McMaster... .......-...- 00Q01—1 
COU EE Aw. ch hr sacieee bes 11000—2 Talema........... css sneeee 01011—3 
Cain Seated baste tas A ie Wi0U—2 Harvey.:...-- ..---seseeee 11110—4 


CINCINNATI, Jan. 4.—Climax diamond medal shoot, held on 


he Price Hill Gun Club grounds, national] rules governing; 5 
pe 18yds, unknown angles at 10 Cincinnati blackbirds and 10 
American clay birds: , 

BF Robinson.......... 1G UT bOI aI 4 hs dese oe pebeee 4 9-13 
J Ei Maynard.... =e ETE les Pt Were lye e 8 21% 
Chick. ......0:. A 6-10 Whitney. --3 710 
Richards .... 6 1—10 Bob Smith. -.6 §8—14 
W Lockman, 5 5 6—l1l W Jackson.. ad 9—16 
BOWeTrIS.-e-=---- 2 I-10 Wick>....... Aas) 7—16 
© Topf. 0 f—16 WE Harmon........... 3 5—8 
Jack.... set Misti pega ony ) 10—19 
W Bing.. seed 14 G Good 7—15 
Jd Schatzman.-. 6 6—1! H Powers ~ 6-13 
JE Milier.. - 9 10—19 Paul..... 8 8—I6 
Bemis. ......... 7 1W-l7 Swing 5 18—18 
BW irug..- bh GR ld "Westeneye.. e-seas- 520 8 F165 
BH Ablers.. 6 G—1? Walliamson..-) sss. 5 9 
Jd Kaufman % Wot CaF Drostezes: 02528 4 §—18 
DPIRMM Wo pty ee = one 6. 8—l4 McePhee..,...25. oot & 8-16 
Pach ae eee ae vi —l4. Whittock...,..... aA 8—15 


W nittock 7 

Tie on 19: Miller 111i1 11101—9; Mustin 11011 11111—9. Second 
tie: Mijler 11111 11/7i—Mustin 11111 11110—9, Miller wins diamond 
medal. Insweepstake shoot Miller, Bemis and Mustin tied on 10 
straight aud divided; Premier 2nd; Swing and Maynard 8rd.— 
. ; Th ital i of Gl d 

DFORD, Mass., Jan. 15.—The weekly amount of powder an 

uk were consumed at the Wellington Gun Club grounds to-day 
with the following result: 1. Six blackbirds—Shumway and Ward- 
well first, Wilson second, Sanborn and Henry third. 2. Six clay- 
pigeons— Wardwell first, Wilson and Henry second, Sanborn third, 
3. Six blackbirdJs—Shumway jirst, Sanborn and Snow second,Ames 
hird. 4 Six clay-pigeons—Wardwell and Wilson first, Sanborn 
second, Shumway third. 4, Six blackbirds—Wardwell first, Wil- 
sou and Sanborn second, Shumway third. 6. Six blackbirds— 
Wardwell first, Stanton second, Short and Swift third, Snow 
fourth. 7%. Six clay-pigeons—Wilson first, Short second, Ames 
third. §& Ten clay-pigeons, for badges—Wardwell first, Moore, 
Warren and Sanborn second, Wilson third, Short fourth, Ward- 
well A badge, Mocre B badge, Wilson C badge. 9, Six blackbirds 
—Shumwyay irst, Snow an Short second, Wardwell third, San- 
born fourth, 10. Six clay-pigeons—Wardwell first, Swift ape 
Moore third, Brown fourth. 11. Three pair blackbirds—Wardwel 
and Spumway first, Snow second, Brown third, Adams fourth. 12. 
Six clay-pigeons— Wardwell first, Stanton and Sanborn second, 
Shumway tolrd. 13, Six blaekbirds—Shumway and Wardwell 
first, Sanborn aud Stanton second, Swift third. 14, Six clay- 
igeons— Wardwell and Snow first, Brown second, Baxter third. 
3 Six bluebirds—Wardwell first, Stanton second, Swift and Cole 
third. 15, Three pairs bluebirds—Wardwell first, Shumway sec- 
ond, Swift, Snow and Stanton third. 


LENE St 


a I a a II 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


EUREKA CLUB, New York, Jan. 6.—The first shoot of the 
season of 31887 by the Eureka Gun Club of New York, at their 
Seas eon WN. J., Jan, 5, was attended by only a few of 

© mnembers, it being a very’stormy day, alternating with snow 


and rain. Match at W bluerocks, 21 yds. 

CA oneness eget Hn ieton eas eee 1100110110—6 
Hicker Plt es 6.0 .OLUOHONO—5 Strope........... .-. 91100111018 
Smiuitgz........,......@01i091911—5 

uick took 2nd, Strope 3rd. Match at 10 clay birds: 
RGRAY Sees ee AQWMIOIMI-7 Quiek....0....... ...0011010001—4 
RICK ens Pure ek O1101N1110—6. Strope...-........ 2... (1001119 
Smuiltz........,. «-..100110111—7 

_Maich at 10 bluerocks: 

Kelly... seeeeeeeeess OOOIIOMIO—5 Quick.................1011011111—8 
aaeken eee! , JOIN00010—5_ Strope.... ........., 0001110014 
Saaultz...............11601]1011—7 

Match at 10 American clays: 

Melly! ORT ee eer 2 10011011006 WICK. ... ,.-.-,+..-..0111100110—6 
ICKET awe abs oo 1101111100—7  Strope...,.... ....,.,0001101101—5 
Bualtiz.: 20 0111011011— 

Ficken ist, Smultz 2nd, Quick 5d. 

Kedly......, BP are +... -10010—2 Quick...... wes Fons ...-10010—2 
Byker ee) rash vce kt 0110-3 Strope................ » .., 1110—4 
SnunltS. Sisae we ee ,00101—2 


; Kelly took 3d. 
’ This club was organized in October, and is now on a solid and 
satisfactory basis with a good lot of wide awake members, Presi- 
dent, Frank Ring; Vice-President, J. H. Fieken: Secretary and 
urer, Ezra D. Strope. 
‘BROOKLYN, Jan, 12—The half-mile tragk at Parkville to-d 
had its snowy mantle pretty well disturbed by the members an 
‘friends of the Coney Istand Rod and Gun Club. It was the regular 
shoot and attracted a very good attendance. Fourteen members 
comp for the club prizes and nine shot #n a subsequent sweep- 
stake. Under Sheriff McLaughlin, the president of the club; J. 
Shevlim, Judge Courtney and others well known competed. In 
the clib shoot J. Sheylin and H. Monsees divided the first prize. 
Duryea used his second barrel once and won the cecond prize. 
The fourth prize was.divided between McLaurhlin and R. Mon- 
sees, .A club sweepstakes, the use of both bartels, which followed 
was divided between Defrane, Lake and McLaughlin, Out of 150 
birds shot at 105 were killed and 45 escaped. 
Monsees, ace ty 1114116 Courtnay, 2lyds01110 6 ie 


J Shevlin, 2lyds 11111 10-8 M’Laughlin, 2y 0 01101 

L, Duryea, 29yds 44 11011—5% Monsees, 27yds.0111 ves 

Defrane, 26yds..0 110 lg 1-8 C Wickes, 2iyds0 1 0 T 10-3 

J Smith, 28yds.41100i11 F Lanzer, 2lyds 1 0 044 1 1 0—81g 

Schwartz, 27ydsi 01 01 144—414 erreshof, 2by..0 00 0 1 14-214 

J G Lake, 7ivdsi 00 11% 1-4 W Hayes, 24yds.0 10100 6-2 
Ties for third prize: B6yds., J. O, Defrane. 111-3; 28yds., J 


Smith..100—1; 27ds., A. Schwartz. .0l1—2: 


2yds., J. Lake. .110—2; 
Rlyds., J. Courtney..110—2. — 


Sweepstake. 
J C Defrane, 26yds........ l—4 J Sheylin, *yds..-.,......1110—3 
JE Lake, 2lyds..,.....-.. 1lli—4 H Monsees, 2lyds........ -1110—3 
H McLaughlin, 25yds.....111i—4 A Schwartz, 2iyds....,....1100—2 
L Duryea, 29yds.....-..... 1i0—8 J Leaycratt, 25yds,........ 0000—0 
A Smith, 25yds............ 1110—3 


BROOKLYN, Jan. 13.—Regular monthly shoot of the Unknown 
Gun Club, six live birds each, .R. Monsees won the gold medal for 
the first time. beating C, Platt one bird in the shoot off, but the 
diyided the first prize. There were fifteen ties for second an 
third prizes, but there-being no bids to shoat cff, it was agreed to 
let the club haye the benefit of the prizes. H. and T. traps, one 
barrel, gun below the elbow: 


GC) Platty)2hyds.. 0.2.0... 8, 6 J Cahill, 2lyds....- Se: wd 
R Monsees, 25yds......-...... -. 6 H Pope. t4yds.....2......5. 4 
M Mattair, 28yds....-.-,-....... 5 H Knebel, Sr, 25yds.. 4 
R Midmer, 28yds...... ee fre a J Arhurst, 28yds...... 4 
J Bohling; 2oyds.. sects beens 5 A Hass, 2yds........, .B 
W Tomford, 25yds...............5 D McQuillan, 24yds .. 3B 
L Boyle, Glydss~ 2... see .6 G Smith, 25yds....... .o 
Jd Rathjen, 24yds.......:......-. 8 J Schwack....10.0:5.. 3 
H Knehnel, Jr., 22yds.....-. 5 E Dricke, 24yds......... 2 
J Schroder, 25yds....... 2.2.2... 5 J Blohm, ?lyds.....,. ... A 
A Harned, 23yds..............-. 4 RBStillwell, 23yds... ..,.... mt 
M Chichester, “5yds.--.....-.- 4 H Van Studen, 2yds............ 0 
W Lemken, 2oyds......-.......J f4. 


OE /i ed ae ets so GOES eee ss oe 1100101131—8  1113611111— 9-17 
A Shepherd,....... eens eee -0110110111—7 + 1611111010— 7—14 
LAT EL EH CTs: od pane es es 1011110011—7 +=1111111111—10—-17 
G Shephard. -1110001110—5 + 1011011111— 7—14 
Emmons.... 11@1110111—8 1019111100— 6—14 
Polite 3 ene eeeeree -0181011010—S 1100100011— 5—10 
Sydam-. a olee ess ee 0060000109—1 1111110100— 7— 8 
Readiness ce ster eeel seas sei! -OOCH100110—4 1110110000— 5— 9 
1d ae eee Aas ae BAb bE As 1031010111—7  O111w, 
APOTIZIGI wats be ttaetiak Vila ea tens oe age CO10I0110I—5 + O000w. 


PROPOSED NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION.—Flemington, N. 
J., Jan, 17.—Editor Forest and Stream: Believing that fer the bene- 
fit of the sportsmen and trap shooters of New Jersey there should 
be an association, to be known as the New Jersey State Sports- 
men’s Association, it is pEoponed to hold a sta pais at the Ameri- 
can House in Trenton, N. J., April 1%, at 7 P. M., for the purpose 
of forming an association for the protection of game birds and 
fish, and for the promotion of shotgun wing-shooting throughout 
the State. All sportsmen and trap shooters in the State are in- 
vited to attend. For further information address, W. A. Cotter, 


G. B. Reading or 5, N. Reed, Flemington. Those proposing to be 
present should notify the said committe on or ore April 1,—S8. 
E. Reading. 

ESSEX ASSOCIATION .—The Essex County ee J.) Gun Asso- 
ciation held its first meeting in the tournament Tuesday, at Erb's 
grounds, Newark, N.4J., five mea on a side, 20 pigeons each, Na- 
tional Gun Club’ rules. All of the five clubs in the Association 


were represented, and the first match was won by the South Side 
Gun Club, of Newark, with ascore of 52 out of 100. The Moun- 
tain Gun Club, of Orange, came second with 46; the East Orange 
Gun Club and Nimro 8, of Newark, tied for third place with 

7 each,and the Mountain Sides, of Orange, came last with 18. 
The poorness of the shooting may be accounted for by the cold, 
strong wind, After the match a sweepstakes wae shot off, in 
which 12 entered at 3 birds each. W. Graham, the English wing- 
shot, and C, Hedden divided first money, killing four straight. 
QO. Yeomans and A. Manitz divided second, killing three each. 


MASS. RIFLE ASSOCIATION.—Second competition for gold 
badge in the Macomber badge shoot (O. R, Dickey present owner), 
will be held at Walnut Hill Range, W edndsday January 26th. 
The days events include: 1. 6 clay pigeons; 2. 6 Macombers; 3. 6 
bats; 4. 3pair of clay pigeons; 5.6 Macombers; 6.10 clay pigeons; 
7. 6 bats; 8. 3 pair clay pigeons; 9. Badge match, 10 Macombers, 
optional sweep; 10, 6 clay pigeons, straightaway; 11. 25 clay 
pigeons; 12, 6 bats, straightaway; 138. 3 pair bats, 

TORONTO, Jan. 11.—Thesecond annual meeting of the Owl Gun 
Club was held at the club’s new rooms, King street, east, this 
evening. There was a wee attendance of members and much 
enthusiasm was manifested over the flattering prospects of the 
club, A numberof new members were elected. The following 
officers were elected: President, J. R. Humphreys, Vice-Presi- 
dent, T. Lalor; Sec.-Treas., J, C. Unwin; Executive Committee— 
J. R,. Wells, A. J. Tymon, A. R. Lockhart, W. McDowell and F, 
Mallett. 

MIDDLESEX GUN CLUB.—The first annual, tournament will 
be held at Dunellen, N.J., Feb.?1 to 25. General sweepstakes 
shooting at artificial targets and live birds. For particulars 
address W. W. Mulford, Plainfield, N. J- 


Canaeing. 


"LORIDA C, C.—Jacksonyille, Fla., Jan, 8.—The annual races 
of the Florida C. C. took place on New Year’s day, Dr. C, A. Neidé 
being judge. Sailing race, Class B, two prizes: First, Madeleine, 
B. H. arnett; second, Ida C., R.M. Call. Sailing race, Class A, 
one prize: First, Enola, V. H. Hubbell. Paddling race, one prize: 
First, Ida C., R.'M, Call. Madeleine was also dec winner of 
the third race of the semi-monthly series for the silyercup, At 
the election of officers thereatter held, the follgwlne ayes re-elected 
furthe ensuing year: Barat Bion H. Barnett; Mate, R. M. Call; 


Seecre and Treasurer, A. Wim. Cockrell, Jr.; Executive Com- 
mittee, ate, Secretaty and C.S. Adams. ‘The club flag is a white 
pelican on blue ground, in shape a pointed burgee, in size 4> 6ft. 


stead of it, however, a canoe is to have a smaller black Srenoat, 
Et il 


the club totem in the peak of the mainsail._SpckEerarny 


WESTERN CANOEISTS AND THE A, C. A: 
Dditor Forest and Stream: ; a = “ 

Now that the W. C. A.’s relations with the A, 0. A, is being dis. 
cussed, will you allow an explanation on a point or two of sSeam= 
ing error in your remarks fo owing. "No; 76 W. ©. A.’s” commnniz 
cation, and also some additional history not senorely nee: by 
cur Hastern brothers, es one whe helped organize the A. ©, Ay 
in 1880 and worked in its interest through its early days until it 
reached # safe anchorage, through the careful pilotage of such ol 
heads as Commodores Alden and Longworth and skippers Bishop, 
Stephens, Vaux, Whitlock, Ella , Wuisin and others; and who 
in after years, recognizing the strength vf this association among 
the Eastern and East Canadian canoeists, concluded that it would 
be folly for the comparatively few Western members to cherish a 
hope of a Western meet er the manspement of the A, CA. 
turned his thoughts to the possibility of a Western meet, and had — 
made it asubject of discussion at one of the Saturday night méot- 
ings of our club, when soon after a letter was received from & 
member of the Cleveland C. C. proposing a Western meet, and giv- 
ing as his reason the distance to travel and inconvenience in retich- 
ing Grindstone by Western men. This was in 1834, in the month 
of Ovtober or November, some timé before the suggestion in the 
FOREST AND STREAM of a Western branch of the A. C, A. froin 
this on the Cleveland C,C. pushed the matter, taking all the 
responsibility, doing all the work, which finally made a success of 
the meet and formed the W. A. C. A, : 

e name Western American Canoe Association was given, 
belleving that as soon ag the A.C,A, meet was he}d, that a entis- 
factory arrangement could be made whereby we could become & 
branch, and it was so arranged that the name could be changed at 
any time by inserting the word “branch” or division, There was 
no intention of proclaiming by this act our rat up ie bit 
only to provide, within our reach, as to expense an time, a mezt= 
ing place for Western canoeists, We were informed by one of our 
Hastern friends, who joined us at this our first meot, that it was 
suggested and seemed to be eenerey. in favor among the A.C.A. 
members, that branches be formed to accommodate the different 
sections, and officers for the association be elected by delezates 
from the branches, and that the A.C.A. become the head from 
which all rules, laws, etce., governing camps, races, boats, rigs, 
etc, emanate, as explained in Article 3 in the pais ea AS 
the “object of the Association,’? As it was talked of. then the 
A.C.A. annual meet was to be discontinued, leaving this branch of 
the sport to the “divisions,” and that they (the divisions) be as- 
sessed the expenses (per member) of the A.C,A, 

These expenses to consist of postage, printing, advertisin 
clerical expenses necessary to address circulars, annual ooks, 
ete. This plan, although not worked ont in detail, seemed £0 \ia 
Western canoeisis to meet the case, and we requested cur Bastern 
friend to represent our cnse at the A. C..A, meet to be held the 
following week at Grindstone. That he did so, and faithfully, too, 
we are well assured, for he is too good a fellow to accept a trust 
and not discharge it truly, but that is the last we heard of this 
papers ey pal the executive commities meeting of the 
A.C, A., when the plan for;the formation of the Divisions was 
published in the ForREsr ANDSTREAM. About this time we learned, 
unofficially, but through a channel that eould not err, that if we 
wished to become a branch of the A. C. A. we must “surrender 
unconditionally.” Now, we had made no revolt, the ma ority of 
our members belonged to the A. C. A., we organized simply to pros 
vide a meet and camp, where Western canoeists of limited time 
and funds could attend and enjoy the sport, and the meaning im- 
plied in “unconditional surrender” placed us in sucha ete 
and does yet, that it would be impossible to form a estern 
branch of the A. C. A. out of the W.0, A. The majority of our 
members, when the W, C, A. was organized, had belonged to the 
A. ©, A. in 1880, 1881 and 1882, the years when the hard work of. 
placing the A. C, A. on a firm footing fell, and we naturally feel 
an interest in the A, C, A. and want to see it continue as the head 
of all canoeing interest in America, and when the time comes the_ 
W. C. A. will not be found lacking in its loyalty to the old flag if 
we are met in the true spirit which should govern all canoeists. If 
there is any other reason that “is now pretty well known” than 
what is herein stated, let it come out ard no longer remaina 
secret Under some one’s pea jacket, forif there be a “skeleton in 
eur closet” it is not known to the members of eee: pee a = 

0, . 0, A. 


[The messenger of the Western canoeists presented to the exeor- 
tive committee of the A,C.A. the report prepared by the secretary 
of the W.A.C.A.,in whose hands all the negotiations were in- 
trusted, which report expressed a “willingness to reorganize the 
A.C.A.” Inintrusting the report to the chosen messenger the 
Secretary added verbaily that the only terms on which any union 
was possible were that the A. C. A. should first dissolve its organ- 
ization, after which the W. A. O._A. would be willing to consider 
the subject of a reorganization. He declared emphatically that 
no negotiations were possible between the W. A, C, A. and the A, 
C, A.asabody. This statement was made by ihe secretary and 
chosen representative of the Western canoeists, acting for them 
in the negotiations, and while it was not putin writing by him, it 
was impressed most emphatically un the bearer of the letter to 
the A. C, A. in several lengthy conversations, The latter consid- 
ered it his duty to include it in his report, the more so as ib was 
confirmed by the tenor of the two letters he bore. The executive 
committee of the A.C. A., in referring to thelist of members, 
found that this demand for dissolution of the Association was 
made on behalf of less than five members out of a total of over 700: 
and such being the case they declined to accede to it. If their 
secretary did not correctly present the views of the Western can- 
oeists, then they must find fault with him and not with the A.C.A. 
The feeling at Ballast Island in 1&5 was largely in favor of a 
union with the A. C..A., but the secretary and a very few others 
strongly opposed such a course,favoring an independent associa- 
tion. 


and 


PECOWSIC. 


| Bae aoe ae the greatest pleasure that comes to most owners of 
boats is not so much in actually poe ge the fastest craft 

of all, as in the continual effort to gain that desired end by sur- 
passing the similar efforts of others; a competition that is often 
more exciting and engrossing than the final test by whichin a 
few hours the results of this labor are proved to be satisfactory or 
the reverse: It often eEpene that the devel eons of the highest 
capabilities of a yacht is the work of several seasons of careful 
and painstaking effort, and of many changes and Se ie Pet pL 
work that calls into play all the inventive faculties aud reasoni 
powers, but that ultimately rns a far higher reward when suc- 
cess is attained than do the briefer and less intellectual struggles 
of the regatta course. It is from this point of view that the canoe, 
looked on contemptuously by many as a mere toy, and unworthy 
of serious notice, cormmends itself to a large number of intelligent 
men as a fitting subject for their study. ere the irst cost of a 
yacht may range from ten to thirty thousand dollars, and the cost 
oi any changes are in proportion, there are comparatively few 
who are able to follow the sport to its fullest exten’; but in the 
canoe, while the cost of boat, outfit, and a season’s racing will nol 
exceed two or three hundred dollars, the interest is no less iutense, 
the competition is as keen, and the rewards are great in propor- 
tion. In no other sailboat, perhaps, is there so much Toom for 
ingenuity and invention. The small size of the boat and the 
amount of work her crew of one must do makes it necessary that 
everything should be arranged to the best nivantage, while the 
strong competition between the various craft, both in home and 
distant races, is a constant stimulus toward improvement in 
model, rig and fittings. Eyery one familiar with the leading 
canoes Will recognize the fact that each testifies not only to her 
owner’s skill as a sailor but also as a designer, rigger andinventor, 
and that each hoat, while all are alike to the casual observer, pos- 
sesses a marked individuality of its own. f 

From this point of view no less than from the prominence which 
he has lately attained, the canoeing experience cf Mr. E. H. Bar- 
ney of the Springfield C. C., is a mosi interesting aud instructive 
one. Taking up canseing as a novice, at an age when most men 
have given up such sports, he has in less than three years won a 
most enviable place among the leaders of the sport. Mr. Barne 
began his canoeing early in 1484 witha lateen rigged canoe of goo 
model and fitted in the best style of the leading builders; but a 
short trial served to show many points that were capable of im- 
provement. The rudder, fitted in the usval manner, was not per- 
tect by any Means and soon gave place to an original method of 
his own that is no less admirable for its effectiveness than for its 
simplicity and mechanical perfection. With this came a new 
deck tiller, a rudder yoke that could not foul the mizzen shect, the 
“fishtail” rudder and many smaller details. A little experience. 
brought changes in sails, rigging and centerpoard, until this 
novice was soon looked upon as one of the leaders in the field of - 
canoe inventions. His first boat was soon discarded for a Ty 
and this in turn made way fora third, until the fifth, the well- 
known Pecowsilc, was purchased last year. om” 

Three of these cances haye borne the name Pecowsie, the éne_— 
here illustrated being the third; and this, like iS predonedalss was 
built for Mr. Barney by F. Joyner, of Glens alls, WN. ¥. The 
model was made by the builder io. M Barney's order, ind the 
method of ep pauies the smooth-skin lap, shown inthe FORESE 
AND STREAM of Oct. 3U, 1886, ic the same as Mr, Joyner bas em- 


—————— oor 


Mr. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


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Ploved 0 successfully for some time. The general arrangements, 
the positions of masts, board, etc., as well as the entire rig, were 
fl ed by Mr. Barney. The accompanying lines were very care- 
t 


ty taken from a small drawing. and the full-sized outlines of 
e:‘moulds, furnished by Mr. Joyner; but some fairing was neces- 
sary to put the drawing in its present shape. The midship section 
shows far less deadrise than an inspection of the boat itself would 
indicate, the cutting away of the ends giving an idea of a sharp V 
section, quite different from what the drawing shows. The bulk 
of the hull is small, and its internal capacity limited, though it is 
claimed that there is ample room for cruising outfit, and that the 
boat is well adapted for general work. There is but one bulkhead 
ust abaft the well, closed with one of Joyner’s circular hatches. 
ie fore end of the boat is entirely open, to permit of the stowage 
of spars and sails. The board is a sheet of thin brass only 30in. 
long but rising high above the top of the low trunk, shown by the 
dotted lines in the sheer plan; before the meet the board was shifted 
10in. forward of the position shown. The well is short and far aft, 
while the frunk interferes with the room, and sleeping must be 
difficult if not absolutely impossible. As no ballast is carried and 
there is little weight of metal, the danger of sinking if filled is. 
removed, especially as one air tank is carried in the after end.-|_ 
‘The weight of the hull, about 100lbs.,is nearly all made up of |’ 


- Sheer , 


Foreside of stem to mizzenmast. .....-.-.-.-- 18ft. 4 in, 
Foreside of stem to well, fore end...........-. G£t. 10*in. 
Foreside of stem to well, after end........... 12ft. 
Foreside of stem to bulkhead................. 12ft. 
Foreside of stem to centerboard trunk, fore 

ONG Ie 2 oleT ues es Sat et ee aoe fe 6ft. 7 in. 
Foreside of stem to centerboard trunk, after 

ii loc jh Se, Rea yay kee, A pel diedagy Sat eas eR Sft. 1 in. 


Diameter of masts: The first station is 2ft.from stem, the others 
are each 18in. apart. The waterlines are ein. apart, ¥ 
The most peculiar feature of the boat is her rig. differing as it 
does from anything else in canoeing. The advantages of the 
simple leg o’ mutton sail were too apparent not to quickly 
seized upon by canceists, but a difficulty was baperlonces in ob- 
taining sufficient area; besides which the sail is hard to hoist in 
such small sizes, the mast rings haying no weight and being liable 
to jam very frequently. After being used for some years the sail 
was abandoned in favor of others; but after trying the others in 
turn, Mr. Barney was attracted by the simplicity and efficiency of 
the leg o’ mutton sail, especially for an unballasted boat of nar- 
row beam, and began to experiment with it, making his own sails. 
To overcome the first objection he added a third sail, thus making 
up the area; while it was well distributed over the length of the 
boat, and at the same time the center of effort is kept low, an im- 
rtant point in such a craft. The second difficulty, that of hand- 
ing, was disposed of by lacing each sail to its mast and not 
attempting to hoist or lower it, the mast and all being removed 
and a smaller substituted if reefing was required. To do this suc- 
cessfully five sails are carried, the masts and tubes being all of 
one size. Three of the sails may be-set at once, the other two 
being stowed below. It would seem that not only is this shifting 
a matter of difficulty in many cases, but that the sails below 
would be a serious incumbrance in so smalla boat, but those who 
havs used her state to the contrary. : 
The sails and spars are as follows: 


Mast. Boom. Battens, 
No. 1, &ft. 5ft. 10in. 
No. 2, 10ft. 5ft. 10in. 
No. 3, 10ft. 5ft. 10in. 
No. 4, 10ft. 5ft. 10in. 
No. 5, lift. 8in. 5ft. 10in. 


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will be built in England and one will be added _ to the fleet of the 
New York C. C., with the result that the full capacities of the 
model for a!l kinds of service will be pretty accurately determined 
by the end of the season. 


QUAKER CITY C. C.—Editor Forest and Stream: The semi- 
annual meeting of the Quaker City CO. C. was held on Dec. 30, the 
following officers being elected: Commodore, S. L. Leavy; Vice- 
Commodore, J. C. Munchen; Secretary and Treasurer, J. A. Bar- 
ten; Executive Committee, A. A. Jackson and E. H. Barten. The 
committee on club dinner reported that the dinner will take place 
on Jan. 31.. The committee on building have also exhibited plans 
of the new “barn” which will_be built in the spring. After the 
meeting adjourned each member had ‘something new’ to show. 
The Commodore and Secretary exhibited the lines of their new 
cedar canoes, one of which is being built by Glass, a well-known 
local shell and barge builder. The Commodore’s boat is 30in. and 
will have a Radix board, while the other will probably be 28in. and 
will carry two plate boards, somewhat like those of Lassie. Only 
two sail plans were shown. Balance lugs and Mohicans were the 
favorites the past summer, but the Chinese sail will not be in 
favor this summer, judging from the sail plans. The Mohican 
seems to be the only sail that will be carried this season. Vixen’s 
owner will alter her huge balance lugs to a moderate size Mohican, 

_ Scamp will carry her 75it. Mohican in the hands of a novice. Mer- 
maid, the new flagship, will havea small suit of Mohicans for 
cruising. Ce is having a sail made, which was designed by a 
member, and looks very much like the sail lately published in the 
FOREST AND STREAM, but having the advantage of a shorter mast 
and the spars being all of one length. The reefing gear is so ar- 
ranged to take in one or two reefs, as may be desired, with but a 
single reefing gear. The canoe is also having a centerboard put 
in in place of a keel.’ Malta, the Secretary’s new canoe, will also 

' earry a Mohican rig, which will keep her skipper on deck. A new 
member, an electrician, is building an electric motor which he in- 
tends to ppply to his canoe, and according to his calculations it is 
expected to show good speed.—J. A. B. 


MOHAWE C. C.—The annual meeting of the Mohawk C. C. 
was held in their new club house on Jan. 6, the following officers 
being elected: Captain, Geo. H. Rich; Mate, Arthur G. Vier; Sec- 
retary, Geo. C. Bascom; Purser, Wm. R. Hakes; Executive Com- 
mittee—G. H, Rich, A. G. Vier, G. C. Bascom, W. R. Hakes and 
Louis Rich. The club is in a prosperous condition, having built a 
new house during the past summer with floor accommodations 
for twenty boats. The membership is rapidly increasing. Six or 
eight new boats are being built for the coming season.—GEORGE 
C. Basoom, Secretary. : 


THE CRUISE OF THE LITTLE NAN.—Little Nan was a 
canoe 15x34,in which, in 1881, Mr. Ben. C. Wilkins, of Clinton, 
Jowa, made a cruise from St. Paul down the Mississippi for a dis- 
tance of 00 miles. What her crew saw and the adventures they 
met is pomantly told in a little book published by Mr. Wilkins 
and first printed by himself on a small press for private distribu- 
tion. Since then it has met with such favor that a second edition 
on a larger scale has lately been issued by the Huronite Pub. Co., 
of Huron, Dakota. 


AN AMATEUR’S CANOE.—We have received from a canoeist 
in Keokuk. Towa, a photo of a very nice-looki eanoe. built by 
him from the lines and description in “Cunoe a Boat Building.” 
The builder is an amateur, and this is his first attempt, but from 
the photo it appears to have been very successful. The model is 
peu es American cruising canoe, designed by the author of 

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SRONDOUT C. C.—This club is largely interested in the R, I. [ 


“PECOWSIC.”—MR. 


. C., and some of the canogists are busy now in sailing the latter 
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(JAN, 20, 1887. 


KEYSTONE C. C.—The first annual meeting of this club was 
held at the house of the purser, on Jan. 7, 1887. ‘The officers elect- 
ed were: Captain, W. T. Norgrave; Mate, Geo. Boshart; Purser, 
Richard Binder, A motion was passed to change the titles of 
officers to captain, mate and purser, instead of commodore, yice, 
etc., as those titles were improperly used when referring to only 
one club. Our views that ail the clubsin one vicinity shouid 
unite and form a division, and then they eould elect a commodore 
and the one presiding at the A. C. A. meet should be called ad- 
miral of the entire association. The A.C. A.should establish a 
Tule regarding the above and no club allowed to enter the asso- 
ciation unless complying with the above rule, but asit is now 
elubs call their officers by any titles they wish. The FOREST AND 
STREAM several weeks ago contained an article signed Chas. L. 
Work, regarding the slow progress of canoeing ou the Delaware, 
and also making the remark that all the canoeists are mere boys. 
Now I wish to tell Mr. Work that the youngest member of the 
Keystone C. C, is nineteen years of age and the oldest is 45 years. 
and I believe that the Philadelphia C. C. has only one member 
under 2) years. Now if Mr. Work will pay us a visit at the boat 
house, managed by Mr. Geo. Louder, next summer, we will kindly 
show him the progress of canoeing in three years’ time, and also 
have a friendly race with him. From what I can learn Mr. Work 
is the proprietor of a ducker which is one of the fastest on the 
river, nevertheless I dovbi his ability of going two feet to our one. 
Tivo new members were admitted into the club, making the total 
membership 12. It was also decided to build an addition to the 
elub house for the accommodation of several new canoes, as our 
present quarters are filled. I also wish to mention something in 
regard tothe boat houses on the Delaware. They are built in 
rows of 10 to 15 in two or three rows, and are 20ft. deep by about 
10ft. wide, and have double doors below and a second story with 
windows at each end, and they rent from #25 to $30a year, and 
each house will hold six canoes, which makes it very cheap for 
each member, only $5 a year. The burgee of this club is a white 
keystone in a blue field._MoHAWk. 


Hachting. 


Address all communications to the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


THOSE PLANS OF THE THISTLE. 


pee following telegram to the New York Herald, from its cor- 
respondent in Glasgow, further corroborates our statements 
in regard to the alleged plans published in this country: . 
GREENOCK, Jan. 13, 1887.—I called on Mr. Watson, the designer 
of the Thistle, this forenoon and showed him the pictured plans 
and extracts from the Boston Heratd in regard to the Thistle, 
which is about to be built by Messrs. Henderson at Partick-on- 
Clyde to compete for the America’s Cup next summer at New 
York. LTasked him if the description given was correct. He said, 
“14 is not correct.” n Md 
I then asked him how he accounted for the publication of such 
minute plans. He replied, *‘When I had drawn up the general 
ides, of what the yacht was likely to be, several builders on the 
Clyde were supplied with specifications of what the vessel would 
be like, and they were asked to send in offers for such a vessel, 
and it may be that one of these specifications was obtained by the 
Boston Herald, and doubtless in good faith. But what they printed 
is not at all what the Thistle will be.” : 
‘Did you expect from the beginning that a move might be at- 
cera B ie to get the specifications by any but correct means?” 
‘T did.” : 


“why?” 

“Because pressure was put on me to get the plans of the yacht, 
a only by a representative of the Boston Herald, but also by 
others.” 

“Why is the matter to be kept secret?” é 

“T have no notion of letting any person know for some time the 
details of the vessel, but when she is nearer being finished I will 
give them.” . i 

“T see by the Scottish News of this morning,” I continued, “that 
the Thistle is to be built in a shed,” and then [read the following 
paragraph: é : i 

The America’s Cup.—As a proof of the secrecy.to be observed in 
the construction of the Thistle, Messrs. D. & W. Heuderson & Co., 
of the Meadow Side Shipbuilding Yard, Partick, are, it is stated, 


erecting at present a large wooden building at the edge of the Kel- 
yin River, in which the details of the racer will be wrought out. 

“Do you think the workman will not give information?” I in- 
quired. a ; 

“Only the most trusted workmen will be allowed to work on her,” 
replied Mr. Watson, “and there is no chance of them telling much 
even if they wanted to do so, because the work will be done by 
them in sections.” 

He added that the shed would be built and locked so that no 
person could see into it from the outside. 

I asked him when he would explain her plans. 


His answer was, 
“Not for at least three months.” 


THE OCEAN YACHT RACES. 


oS eee Royal Thames Y. C., at a meeting on Jan. 14, decided on a 
- course around Great Britain and Ireland, a distance of 2,000 
miles, for the Jubilee Race, the date to be early in June. The 
start will be made from the Thames, Keepine England on the port 
hand. Yac.ts of all nations will be eligible, but the conditions in 
regard 10 time allowance, if any, centerboards, etc., have not been 
decided upon. It is certain that some American schooners will 
join the Coronet in a sail across, but how many is not known. Mr. 
Ke at ae of the Dauntless, has sent ‘the following letter to the 


New York Yacut Cius.—New York, Jan. 16, 1887.—John H. 
Bird, Esq., Secretary, etc.: Dear Sir—In reference to the challenge 
of Captain Bush, of the Coronet, to sail any keel schooner yacht 
flying the American flag from Sandy Hook to Queenstown, I desire 
to state that the yacht Dauntless will be ready to sail such a race 
for $10,000 sweepstakes any. time between the Ist and 15th of 
March, according to the conditions: named in said challenge. 
Yours truly, -C. H. Cour. 


Mr. Bush has written to the New York Herald as follows in re- 
gard to the course selected: 

“One thousand guineas as a premium for recklessness seems to 
me to be the present aspect of the coming Jubilee race. Should 
the Royal Thames Yacht Club lay the course for their Jubilee race 
around Great Britain, the inevitable outgrowth will bea good deal 
of reckless pans: It must not be forgotton that the British 
coast is exceedingly irregular, beset with all kinds of tide currents 
and much of the time enshrouded by adensefog. These objections 
will probably be sufficient to keep any stranger from entering his 
yacht in the race on such a course. If lam correctly informed 
a very large number of yessels are annually lost on these British 
coasts. The owner who is willing to take the chances of runnin 
his yacht close under the land, and perhaps, dodging throug 
narrow passages at times, will, if he does not lose his vessel, pro- 
bably win therace. On the other hand, the yacht owners who are 
more prudent, and direct their sailing masters to keep well off, 
will probably ‘get left.’ True, a vessel on an outer course would 
probably encounter better winds, but probably not enough better 
to make up for the extra distance that would have to be sailed. 

“T trust every English and American yachtsmen would be pained 
by the loss of-lives, particularly in a ‘Jubilee race,’ for there are 
methods enough of merrymaking without imperilling human life 
unnecessarily. On any course free from great danger I would be 
pleased to sail the Coronet in company with the yaclits of our 
English brothers, but not on a dangerous, circular coast course. 

“If an ocean race proves nothing, a race on such.a course, with 
such tide currents, would, I think, prove still less. 

“Tt is doubtless true that ‘bathtub sailing,’ such as has been re- 
cently indulged in, by American sloops and English cutters, the 
conditions met with by all the yaclits being nearly identical, is 
the best for testing and comparing the speed of small craft, but to 
determine both the HOaeaInS an sailing qualities of large craft, 
I know of no way but to put them out of door, on the ocean. 

“Tn a short ocean race of two or three days the difference in 
winds and currents my cause the fastest vessel to lose the race, 
but in crossing the Atlantic the various conditions met with by 
the different yachts, when taken together, will, I think, make an 
average for each one which will not differ materially from the 
average of the others. ! 

“To and around the Azores, or even the Bermudas, would be 
preferable for a ‘Jubilee race,’ as it would give plenty of sea room 
in latitudes usually free from fog, hence comparatively from dan- 
ger.—h. T. Bus” (New York, Jan. 18, 1887;)” 


HULL Y. C.—At the last meeting, Jan. 7, the sailing rules were 
amended so that racing yachts must carry their signals on the 
leant 2 ay one foot below the gaff, instead of at the top- 
mast head, 


ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS. 


Sandy Bay Y. C.—Commodore, L. M. Haskins, sloop Louette; 
Fleet Captain, Howard H. Paul, sloop Petrel; Regatta Committee 
H. H. Paul, C. T. Margeson, Frank N. Griffin, Gagise A. Lowe of 
Rockport, CG. EB. Cunningham, Melvin Haskell, I. H. Higgins and 
A. T. Gifford of Gloucester; Treasurer, C. W. Mills; Secretary, 
Robert Hearns, government officer in charge of the work upon 
the new Sandy Bay breakwater. 

Hull Y. 0.—Commodore, C.V. Whitten; Vico-Commodore, Harry 
E. Converse; Rear Commodore, John J. Henry; Secretary, Peleg 
Aborn; Treasurer, C. C. Hutchinson; Measurer, Ambrose A. Mar- 
tin; Executive Committees, C. A. Perkins, Fred. Pope, B. L. M. 
Tower, Gelston Whittemore; Membership Committee, E. H. 
Tarbell, J. L. Chadwick, J. BE. Bayles, J. J. Souther; Delegates to 
the New England Yacht Racing Association, C. A. Perkins and 
Harry Hutchinson. 

Yonkers Y. C.—Commodore A. J. Prime; Vice-Commodore, N. 
P. Quick; Fleet Captain, John Dickson; Secretary, William kh. 
Davis; Treasurer, John Nesbitt; Measurer, William H. McVickar; 
Trustees, H. Skinner, Frank Ford and John F. Brennan. 

Brooklyn Y. C.—Commodore, J.T. Barnard; Vice-Commodore, 
R. H. McMurray; Rear Commodore, R. C. Hopkins; President, 
ue O’Reilly; Treasurer, W. H. Burk; Secretary, George H. 

rown. 

Kast River Y. C.—Commodore, J. F. Sullivan; Vice-Commodore 
William MacMannis; Secretary, H. ewis; Treasurer. Edward 
Grissine; Measurer, jad. Driscoll; Sergeant-at-arms, Peter Gillen; 
Regatta Committee, H. T. Lewis, A. Lamb and H. Campbell; 
Trustees, Edward Grissine, M. J. Charde, H. Campbell, John 
Clifford and A. Lamb. 

American Y. O.—The annual meeting and election of the Amer- 
ican Y. C. was held on Jan, 18, the officers for 1887 being: Commo~ 
dore, William H. Starbuck, steam yacht Tillie; Vice-Commodore, 
Arthur HE. Bateman, steam yacht Meteor; Rear Commodore, 
Charles H. Osgood, steam yacht Narwhal; Secretary, Henry A. 
Taylor; Treasurer, William B. Dowd; Measurer, Charles H. Has- 
well. Trustees, Jabez A. Bostwick, steam yacht Orienta; Joseph 
C. Hoagland, steam yacht Lagonda; John P. Kennedy, steam 

acht Viola; Henry A. Taylor, steam yacht Sphinx; Frank R. 

awrence, William B. Dowd and Washington EH. Connor. Re- 
gatta Committee, George VV. Hall, Thomas Manning, Thomas L. 
Scovill, Edward $. Innet and Ezra §. Connor, 


THE SCHOONER-SMACK GRAMPUS. 


4 Gees accompanying drawings show the interior arrangements 

of the model fishing-smack Grampus, the lines of which were 
given last week. The specifications for her construction were 
drawn up by Capt. Collins, who also’ superintended the carrying 
out of the work. The keelis of white oak, greatest siding, 15in., 
least, 9in., and moulding 18in. outside of garpoards, inciuding 
shoe. Thestem,of white oak, is sided 12in. at head and in. at 
waterline. The stermpost, also of white oak, is sided Jin. at heel 
and 16in. at head above rabbet, hollowed out for a 10in. rudder- 
head, tapering to 5in. at heel of rudder, with white pine backing 
to rudderport. The deadwoods are of oak and hard pine; the 
breasthook of oak. The frames are all of white oak, the tioor- 
timbers double, sided Sin. and snaped to 6in. at upper ends; the 
futtocks side 6in,and stanchions bin. The least moulding of floors 
in throats is 9in.,.and the frame mould 7in. at side of Keel, bin. at 
second futtock head, and 5in,.atgunwale. The frames are spaced 
22in. and are bolted with 5gin. gal. iron. except the well frames, 
which are bolted with yellow metal, The keelson is of hard pine 
sided 10in. The beams are of white oak, sided 7 to 9in, an 
moulded 6in. at center and 5iu.at ends, bolted to clamps vith 
Yin. bolts; the ledges and carlins of lard pine, sided 34% Lo 6in.; 
knees of hackmatack, sided 5in, All bolts in keel, stem, stern- 
post and deadwoods below waterline are of yellow metal; those 
above of gal. iron, lin. in diameter. 

The fish well in hold has well logs 9x2lin., and corner posts of 
oak 7xTin., with inher corner of each rounded. The planking of 
well is 6in, thick, of selected yellow oak, fitted with ia, tongue 
of white pine in adjoining edges, and fastened with two 2in. gal. 
screwbolts in each end. The ceiling is of hard pime, the thick 
strakes being 12in. wide and 61n. thick, tapering to din, at ends. 
Besides these there are five 4x12 strakes on each side, two d}exS, and 
three 3in., the fastenings being %in. bolts. The clamps are of 
hard pine sgxkvin., with 5gin, bolts. The deckplank is 3xdin, 
fastened with 44in. gal. spikes and the planksheer is of white 
oak. The planking is all of white oak; garboards 12in, x 4in. 
at welland tapering to 2in. atrabbett. The botom plank is 24 
in., fastened with bin, composition spikes and Ligin. treenails, 
The ten walestrakes are 3x6in, with four 3in, strakes below 7, 3, - 


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-|9 and 10in, wide. The fastening is the same as in bottom plank, 
except gal. iron spikes in the upper five wales; the butts are 
bolted with >gin. copper. The bottom is covered inside, up to 
the upper side of frames and as high as the floor of hold and 
cabin, with Portland cement. All timber spaces are salted up 
to the deck. The ironwork of hull and sparsis of the best im- 
pond Norway iron. The vessel is divided below by. four bulk- 
ieads into a forecastle, hold, laboratory, cabin and sail-reom, all 
specially fitted for the service for which she was designed. 
The forecastle is finished in ash and black walnut, with 
three lengths of berths on each side, galley, china closet, table, 
drawers and closets for crew under berths; w. c., and lavatory. 
Opening aft from it is the hold, the center of which is taken up by 
the fish well. There is a space at the fore end for a steam boiler 
for the winch, while along the starboard side is a storeroom, coal 
bin, ice room and a room for gear. On the opposite side there is a 
refrigerator, grub room, ice room, a second storeroom, and a bait 
pen. Abaft the hold is a large apartment, the laboratory, specially 
titted up with all appliances for handling and preserving the 
specimens brought up by the steam trawls. Full provision is 
made for preserving in alcohol by racks of jars and bottles, while 
on each side, well lighted by deadlights, is a zinc-covered counter. 
A companion leads to the deck and ‘two doors communicate with 
the cabin. This space is covered by a raised trunk 15ft. long and 
27in. high. In it are two staterooms bulkheaded off, and two 
others which may be shut off by curtains. Under the floor in one 
of the latter is a bathtub. In the center is a large extension table 
with drawers under; in one corner is a roomy china closet; and 
the entire arrangement is convenient in the extreme. The cabin 
is finished in birdseye maple and cherry. The Grampus has been 
but a short time in commission, but in the hands of Capt. Collins 
. She is doing good work, and has proved already a valuable auxil- 
lary in the important labors of the United States Fish Commissicn. 


YACHTING WNWOTES.—Ibis, steam yacht, is having new top- 
sides at Lockwood’s, Hast Boston....Dream, sloop, has reported 
from Southville, N. C., where she has made harbor....Marion 
Wentworth, schooner, will be rechristened Troubadour by her 
new owner, Mr. L. H. Smith,...Stranger, steam yacht, will have a 
new deck house abatt the foremast, over which her bridge will be 
placed. The house will contain a dining saloon 21ft. long. She 
will be fitted throughout with electric lights....Sea Gull, the cut- 
ter, building by_J. J. Driscoll, has been sold to Messrs. Whittaker 
and Hunerhoff, and her owner, Mr. E. B. Charde, will build a sim- 
ilar boat, but with a centerboard....Messrs. Wallin & Gorman 
will shortly lay the keel of alittle cruising cutter 18ft. load water- 
line, 23ft. din. over all, 7ft. beam and sft. draft. She will have a 
lead keel of 1,5001bs. and a centerboard. The cabin will have over 
4ft. headrocm. The mast is stepped well aft, but she will be sailed 
with one jib only. Her name will be Primrose....The cutter 
Pilgrim, reported sold by G. F. Clark & Co., was not Dr. Wins- 
low’s boat, but a larger yacht, 39ft. bin. over all, 32ft. load water- 
line, lift. beam and 7ft. draft. Her purcaser is Mr.C. F. Aldrich 
of New York, and she will be delivered there in the spring. Clark 
é& Co. have also sold the keel schooner Belle, d7ft. over all, 51it. 
load waterline, 16ft. beam, owned by Mr. C. Francis, to Mr, T. 
Harold, of Bostou.... Myr. Borden’s littlecruiser Mermaid has been 
sold to Mr. W. W. Anderson, of New Jersey. 

AN ICH YACHT RACE was sailed on the North Shrewsbury 
on Jan. 18in a strong N.W. wind, double-reefed sails being car- 
ried. The starters were: First class, Grover Clevyeiand, Captain 
George Coley, and Uncle Bob, Captain Gus Haviland. Second 
class, Kittie, Captain James Doughty; Zero, Captain Edmund 
Throckmorton, and Georgie, Captain Charles !hrockmorton, The 
course, 12144 miles, was sailed in 24m.7sec. Zero lost her mast, 
the others being timed as follows: Wirst class, Grover Cleveland, 
25 m, 15 sec,; Uncle Bob, 24 m.53 sec. Second class, Kittie, 24 m. 
7 sec.; Georgie, 27 min. 10 sec. 

A NEW ICE YACHT RIG.—Messrs, Robert and William 
Chandler, owners of the Scud, which yacht has been at Pough- 
keepsie since last winter waiting for a race, have built a new 
yacht on the Shrewsbury, named Typhoon. The forestay is re- 
placed by a spar from bowsprit end to heads of sheer legs, and the 
lateen sail is rigged in a new way. 

AMERICAN Y. C.—At the annual meeting, Jan. 18, the sum of 
$2000 was added to the cup fund and the prospects for a race this 
year were considered. The club will soon be proyiped with a per- 
manent club house on the water. 

METEOR—Steam yacht, arrived at Charleston, 8. C., on Jan. 16 
and Fernandina on the 17h, leaving with her owner for Nassau 
and Cuba. 

THE NEW STHEL YACHT.—Mr. Piepgrass has laid down the 
Ort. yacht for Mr. Iselin and will soon have her in frame. 


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CONSTANT READER, Indianapolis,—-Write to Waters & Son, 
Troy, N. ¥. 

W. H., Lynn, Mass.—See Forust AND SiREAM of April 17, 1884. 
Also ‘Small Yachts.” 


SUBSCRIBER, Newaygo, Mich.—The boat would be much stiffer 
with the proposed keel, 


. W. P.—The smaller bores are as long ranged, and many prefer - 
them for the shooting you name. 


W. B., Tyngsboro, Mass.—The board need only be heavy enough 
to sink. Its weight 1s not relied on for ballast. 


F, L. T.— Bird lime is made of boiled linseed oil. English sparrows 
have been used for trap-shooting. A match at them is reported 
in our trap columns. 

F. H, L., South Windham, Me.—The thwarts would be placed 
almost the same as in Plate XV., leaving a little more space be- 
tween them to allow full room for the legs. 

J. W. C., JR., Boston, Mass,—The binder holds 26 numbers, one 
volume. The A. ©. A. Book may be had of Dr. C. A. Neidé, 
Schuylerville, N. Y. The limit for 14ft. is 33in. A 36in. canoe can 


lam be only 12ft. long. 
WY _ Hi. H, A., Rhinebeck.—l. Bounty on panthers in New York State 
(eal is $20. 2, Hither rifle will do gcod work. 8. There are many fur 
,_\ dealers in this city who will buy the skins. 4, There are good 
WY localities in the Adirondacks, but most of them are pre-empted. 
ty at \ R. H., West Torrington, Conn.—Are the moose and elk two 
[a different animals or are they called by the same name? Ans. In 


America the elk and moose are two different animals, In Europe 
what we call moose is there called elk. The American moose is 
known in science as Alce americana, the American elk as Cervus 
canadensis. 


H. L. F., San Francisco.—I have seen in a recent issue several 
articles relatmg to the “coon cat.” Last summery on the Kussian 
River, in Sonoma county, our cook trapped an animal which 
would appear to be a good realization of the shape and color of a 
cross between the coon and wildcat; as large as a well-grown tom- 
eat; forelegs much shorter than its hindlegs, giving a half crouch- 
ing appearance when standing; head resembled that of a coon 
except lorger in proportion, ears somewhat larger; eyes small and 
rather closely placed. Color brownish gray, quite dark on the 
back, and top of head and ears black. Muzzle and face much 
lighter, with a few almost white bands and blotches on the cheeks 
and side of muzzle. From a dark brownish gray on the back it 
shaded to an almost pure white on the belly and inside of the legs, 
with this peculiarity that the sides were mottled with dark spots 
arranged in bands, extending from back to belly where they faded 
into the prevailing color. Tail, larger in proportion than a coon’s 
tail, was, however, almost an exact copy of the latter save that 
the black bands were replaced by a very dark brown. Inquiry of 
the oldest inhabitant produced the fact that it was called a 
“mountain cat” although I have known the same name to be ap- 
plied to the lynx, which this was not. Ans. The animal was no 
doubt the “mountain cat” or “‘civit cat” of California and Mexico 
(Bassaris astuta. A second and more northern species (? B. sumi- 
chrasti) is supposed to exist, but its specific difference from B. astuta 
doesnot ay pear tebe very clearly known. The animal is related to 
the raccoon, though it is the type of a family Basstrididw. 


INFORMATION WANTED. 


1. Where can a party of six find a camping place where there i 
both shooting and fishing, within a. radius of 250 miles of Giteaca 
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2. Can you tell me if there ever was a maker of tirearms in Lon- 
don, named Wogdon, and if there was, what kind of a reputation 
he had? Ihave an old flint lock dueiling pistol, which I think has 
the above name on it, but the rust makes it unintelligible.W, 

3. A CORRESPONDENT writes for the address of Mr. Forrest, “the 
famous tyer of salmon flies,” and thinks perhaps he may be in 
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: ‘ce--Sail Plan XXIII. The Boston Sloop Nyssa. XXXIX. The Petrel—Sail Plan. LY. The Gutter Sant WPashio Section 
AY nase Dodge XXIV. Keel Sloop Columbine. XL. The Cutter Merlin. . The Cutter Sur zs 2 . 
VEX! Gathoat Dodge Sel Plan XXV_ Columbine—Sail Plan. XLL The Merlin—Sail Plan, LVI. The Cutter Surf—Cabin Plans. 
een ° Celine a ) XXVI. The Keel Sloop Alice. XLII. The Cutter elas LVIL, The Cutter Boat adillo, 
X. Open Boat "Sail Pl XXVIL The Gannet. XLIII. The Cutter Yolande. LVIIL The Cutter Andee. 3 
ae ne a erates 1 ek XXVIII. A Compromise Sloop. XLIV. Yolande—Cabin and Deck Plans. pee he re aes 
rail a Shi ‘ole : XXIX. The Itchen Cutter Daisy. XLV. A Single-Hand Yawl. eee : L nee ae HDG ie e Sharpie ; 
XIV. The Genteimoaet Sloop Gleam. XXX. Daisy—Sail Plan. XLVL. Single-Hand Yawl—Ca an wees The Cynthia 
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FOREST AND STREAM. 


Sportsman’ s Library. 


We will forward any of these Books by mail, postpaid, on receipt of price. 
POSITIVELY NO BOOKS EXCHANGED. 


Frésh and Salt Water Aquarium..........., 
Modern Practical Angler, a Guide to Ply 
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Practical Trout Culture, by Capel. 
Prime's T Go a-Fishing... .. ...-.. 
Rod and Line in Colorado Waters. 
cientific Angler 
Ppenioe Saiehing: or the Striped Bass, Trout, 
DVLESOOSOMEIO te wl renee users: 
Trolling for Pike, Salmon and Trout.. 
The Gaine Fish of the Northern States and 
British Provinces, by Roosevelt......-....- 
Trout Culture, Slack a ee ea eae cite 


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ANGLING. 
Adirondack Fishes, Fred Mather........... 7 eD 
American Angler’s Book, Norris........ .... 5 50 
Angling, Pennell... .....02-.......- +. fete » DO 
Angting Talks, Dawson....-.--..----..--..+.. 50 
Black Bass Fishing, Henshall....-... eee 3 00 
BIST Oa here, INOPTIS. 00 « Aeuse sca dhes pee oes 1 %5 
Fish Hatching and Fish Catching, Roose- } 
VOL PAM GE MGOTM a Prise leks asccpe tac lense e tien 1 50 
Fishing, Bottom or Float.......-....-......-. 50 
Fishing With the sas Orvis-Cheney Collect. 2 50 
Pern: and Fly wipe fori Pont, Keene 1 50 
Wy Fishing in Maine Lakes........-......... P25 
Bly Fishing and Ply Makin ng. Keene......... 1 50 
Fly Rods and Fly Tackle, Wells............. 2 50 
Frank Forester’s Fish and Fishing... ...... 2 50 
Frank Forester's Fishing With Hook and 
nite Sec haney. Ee neocons ads 25 
Fysshe and Fysshynge.....-..---.-.-2ee sees i. ” 
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NATURAL HISTORY, 


A Naturalist’s Rambles About Home, Abbott 
A,.O. U. Check List of N. A. Birds 
American Bird Wancier....... 25.02. ¢2s5004-es 
Antelope and Deer of America, Caton...... 
Baird’s Birds of North America.... ..... 
Bird. PUTS ae OME tensa sbertesc lt: 
Birds and Wild Animals, Wilson..........-. 
Birds Nesting, Ingersoll....................5- 
Birds of Hastern Pennsylvania.............. 
Birds and Their Haunts...........0..-5---05 : 
Cage and Singing Birds, Adams............. 
Common Objects of the Seushore............ 
Coues’ Check List of North American Birds 
Game Water Birds of the Atlantic Coast, 


Guide to the Stud, NE Insects, Packard..... 
Holden’s Book of ne 
Insect World, Rieuior FAI ne tic 
Tnsects Injurious to Vegetation, Harris ee, ah 
Intelligence of Animals, 54 illus., Ss 
Mammals of New York, paper $4; eloth.. 
Manual of Taxidermy, Maynard LATS nate 
Manual of Vertebrates, Jordan.............. 
Maynard's Butterflies, colored plates........ 
Minot’s Land and Game Birds.............., 
“in Sepst el 1g Cdk 6 CS ie aR on Sm A 
Nnbaeatiabe Assistant, Kingsley..... ....... 
Naturalists’ Guide, Maynard..............-+- 
Practical Taxidermy and Home Decoration, 


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Taxidermy Without a Teacher, Manton..... 
Taxidermists’ Manual, Brown....-... sss... 
Taxidermists’ Manual, illus., Brown........ 
-Wilson’s Noctes Ambrosian, by Prof, Wil- 
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Boat Building and Sailing, Neison........... 


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Boat Sailing and Management, Prescott. - 

Boat Sailor's Mantial.. 00.020... e2er- se dene 2 
Boating Trip on New England Rivers...... . 4. 
Book of Knots, by Tom Bowling. .. ........ 1 
Canoe and Camp Cookery, Seneca........-.. 1 


Canoe and Boat Building for Amateurs, W. 
P, Steph: 
Cance Handling, C. B. Vaux...........-..--5 
Canoeing in Kanuckia, Norton & Halberton 
Late pn Ss AA Bich AS FEC hee: 
‘anoe, Voyage o e Paper, Bishop’s....... 
Corinthia Pe eater Tid 
Cruises in Small Yachts, § ae aes site rise 
Donaldson’s Steam Machinery 
Four Months in a Sneakbox, ae wet Reh 
Frazar’s Practical Boat Sailin: 
Hints on Boat Sailing and 
gerald. 
Model Yachts, Grosvenor.......-...........5 
Puddle and Portage. J. Ses.) yee hese. Sees 
ractical Boat Building Neison...... Pe 
Practical Boat Sailing, SHavios! (ae nS 
The America's Cup, paper 50; oe Ea ors Soe 
The Canoe Aurora, Dr. C. A. Nei 
Vacation Oruising, Rothrick............-..., 
Yacht Architecture, Dixon Kemp.. 
Yacht and Boat Sailing, K 
Yacht Sailor, eee ah he he 4 =e 
Yachts, Small, C. P. Kunhardt,.............- 
Yachtsman’s Guide, SP VELEUR OIE fein dre ee 
Yachtsman’s Manual and Handy Book, by 
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Adventures in the Wilderness, Murray..... 1 25 
Amateur Trapper, paper 50c.; bds... "5 
Camps and Tramps in the Adirondacks, 

SOE WENG UY O ee Deon rece Hee ia BoP Win Foor nai 12 
Three in Norway, or Rifle, Rod and Gun in 
WISER cere JBgAt Banoo cake ease 5 ts poe v6) 
Camps in the Rockies, Grohman............. 125 
Camping and Cruising in Florica, Henshall 1 50 
Canoe and Camp Cookery, by * *‘Seneca”’..... 100 
_ Complete American Trapper, Gibson........ 100 
TRPSLO DIS AIMT PINE hea een pee ee ule lin 1 25 
_ How to Camp Out Goulds Delia tase 15 
How to Hunt and tap, Baiuyises meted ee 1 50 
_ Hunter and Trapper, hrasher nee ae as 75 
» Woodcraft, *Nessmuk”.. 2.0.0.0... 2000... 10 
GUIDE BOOKS AND MAPS, 
Adirondacks, Map of, Stoddard.............. 1 00 
Bee of New Jersey Golesi ee 1 50 
| ck Hills of Dakota, Ludlow, quarto,cloth | 
Government report.....-....25-.0.ce cee eee 2 50 
Farrar’s Guide to enonieaA Lake paper. 50 
Farrar’s Guide to Richardson and Hangeley 
La. ake, MANOU Maen ene ch ya ee oe neal 50 
Farrar’s Pocket Map of Moesehead Lake.. 50 
_Rarrar *s Pocket Map of Mase Ry em 50 
Florida. PAMTTLEL ET ein Sy SPOR Se coma mang fr k 50 
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Guide to Androscoggin Region......,........ 50 
ii ersey Coast.., . eee aT elles tele cone 5 00 
Map of the Indian nee ori ts Haron; 
cone dnor-paper, $3; plain. . 200 
tt Thousand Islands.............--. 50 
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HORSE. 


Boots and Saddles, see Otister: ::: 324.08. 
Bruce’s Stud Book, 3 vols........ .....ee eens 
Dada’s American Reformed Horse Paes 8yvo 
Dadd’s Modern Horse Doctor, 12m 
Horse and Hounds, illus...) . eens eee 
Horses, Famous American Race............. 
Horses, Famous American Trotting.....-.-.. 
Horses, Famous, of America..............-.. 
How to Handle and Educate Vicious Horses, 
Gleason NESTOR sie ETE ats wdseektss 
Jenning’s Horse Training 
Mayhew’s Horse Doctor, *i00 TIPS sino ease 
Mayhew’s Horse Management .............. 
McClure’ es Stable Guidel......<75.s.-s5...0005 
Riding and Drivin 
Riding Recollections, Whyte Melville’s..... 
Stonehenge on the Horse, English edit'n, §vo 
Stonehenge on the Horse, Amer. ed., 12mo.. 
The Book of the Horse 
The Saddle Horse, Guide to Riding and 
HUNGER Work sy-cpy DU I Sere Ere» eSteteere © SAE Hoe erie 
Veterinary Dictionary, ee pete haem se THE 
Wallace’s American Stud Book..-........-- 
Wallace’s American Trotting Register, 2 vols 
Woodruff’s Trotting Horses of America.. 
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Adventures on the Great Hunting Grounds 
of the World, 22 
American Spor tsman, The, Lewis........... 
Antelope and Deer of "America, Caton. . 
Bear Hunting, Bowman................s.0085 
Vee Shot (the Rifie) ntieeaees Wed Ree, ty. 
ead Shot (The Gun), or Sportsman's ote 
Down the West Branch, by Capt. Farrar.. 
Wield, Cover and Trap Shooting, Bogardus.. 
Frank Forester’s S orting Scenes and Char- 
acters, 2 vol., cloth 
Frank Forester’s Manual for Young Sports- 
ToT EE ie de el Soot gt oe ee ee 
Gunsmiths’ Manual, illus,, 376 
How I Became a Crack Shot, I ae UAVY estou ee 
How I Became aS a "Avon. 
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Sporting Adventures in the Far West....... 
Still-Hunter, Van Dyke................. A 
Stephens’ Fox ERUED GU Eee cy os, agen = te = 
Stephens’ Young Moose Hunters..... 
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KENNEL, 


American Kennel, Burges............ .-..--- 
Breeders’ Kennel Record and Acc’t Book.. 
Dog, Diseases of, Hera 
Dog, t Diseages of, H 
Dog Breaking, ate 3 
Dog Breaking, Hutchinson......... ......... 
Dog, the Dinks, Mayhew and Hutchinson... 
Dog Training vs. Breaking, Hammond...... 
nos AEE First Lessons and Points of 
TOG EMSA Ry hat ey ts Manel. Cra Meets Soh icle ve ace 
Dogs and Their Doings, Morris........ ..... 
Dogs of British Islands Stonehenge,........ 
Dogs, Management of, Mayhew, l6mo....... 
Dogs, Points of J udging ph ee ee ee 2: 
Dogs, Richardson, pa. 380c.; cloth.,..,........ 
Dogs: and the Public. -.22. 22. ves oso. 
Dogs, Their sae laa and Treatment in 
Disease, by Ashm 
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English K, C, OOK VOR sPe ten seete 
English K. C.8 ; Book, vas, UI. to [X., each 
English K.C; & ‘Book, Vols. XI. to XIIl., each 
Glover’s Album, Treatise on Canine Diseases 
Our Friend the Dog, Stables.. 
Points of Judging and First Lessons hetee ge 
Practical Kennel Guide, Stables............. 
Setter Dog, the, Laverack................---, 
The Dog, by Tdstone.: 2. cs eta ses eee 
The Mastiff, the History of, M, B. Wynn.. 
Training Trick J DPof cg sal bi ie Sh rena 
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American Boy’s Own Book Sportsand Games 2 00 
Athletic SOOT for Boys, Stonehenge....... 1 00 
Boy’s Book of Sports and Pastimes..... .... 2 50 
Boy’s Treasury of Sports and Pastimes, ete. 2 00 
Cassell’s Book of Sports and Pastimes...,.. 3 00 
LOTTIE Ae ieee S554: neon Woy 20 
ME ROWE UW IISUs ee tng a tA teice Ltd eet oe iy Petals 50 
Encyclopedia, ot Rural Sports, Stonehenge. 4 50 
g)) etna ray AU ee ee lo or Pe 50 
Instruction in aKe Indian Club Exercise..... 25 
Sein eee Aad eer ge eaten Es oe Gs RT ak 25 
Whist for IBGSINMETE sree ns soleeas eset ete Lillies 50 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
Antelope and Deer of America, Caton.. 2 50 
Adventures on the Great Hunting Grounds 
GibbevCorldace LSI yin e se eceb holo. 1 00 
Atlas of New J ersey Coast........-...-<..005 1 50 
Black Hills of Dakota, Ludlow, quarto, cloth 
Government report.....-...............20-5 2 50 
Complete Poultry Manual............. ...... 25 
Hast ware olk a cemean sakes placemat ett eet 13 
Fire Acres: Too Much... .2.2-222+02..05 1 50 
Forest and Stream Fables,........ ......-... 10 
Hand Book of Tree Planting, Egleston...... 75 
Historical and Biographical Atlas . ‘New 
Jersey Coasts sot eee Se enya 5 00 
AVOCE DITA OG COM sce serene cece teen oar 1 00 
Life am | Writings of Frank Forester, 2 vols, 
ee td Cea ae enters eS cats els ae mn Nev 1 50 
Old St. Augustine, Wla., illus.....-....... -., 1 50 
Our Arctic Province, aes Elliott........ 4 50 
Practical Forestry, by Fuller................ 1 50 
Practical Pigeon eepini Wrigh RaSh I 50 
Prachcal Taxidermy and Home pesciatiom 1 ‘ih 
Profitable Poultry Keeping, ‘Beagle: hist. 2 00 
Southern California, Van Dyke.............. 1 50 
The Forest Gazetteer, Hallock..-::...,.... 800 
é peoreat Waters the Farm, 0 cts. paper; a 
yteee ween a ra 
wiley Woods Life, Farrar........-..-..2s.0 125 
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Readers old and new of the Forrst AND STREAM may be pleased to know that the 
paper is now at the close of 1886 enjoying the support of a wider circle of friends than a 
apy former period in its history. This is an interesting fact, for it proves, with the bes 
possible demonstration of success, the sound sense of the theory long ago adopted by 
editors and publishers, and steadfastly adhered to, that there is room in this country for a 
journal treating the subjects embraced by our departments, and depending for its suppor 
wholly upon what have been accepted by the conductors of the Forrest AND STREAM ag 
legitimate journalistic methods. In other words, we haye kept faith with subscribers by 
devoting our reading columns exclusively to honest reading matter, and have not given up 
our pages to extended paid puffs of railroad routes clumsily disguised as accounts of sports- 
men’s travel, nor alluring descriptions of wonderful agricultural regions, all paid by the 
column. The conviction that a sportsman’s journal for sportsmen could be conducted 
without resorting to such questionable makeshift expedients have proved quite correct. 

The tone and high character of the journal, as one fit for sportsmen to receive into their 
homes, will be jealously maintained. As there is nothing in the recreations of field and 
stream inconsistent with the highest type of manhood, so, the editors are convinced, there 
should be in a journal like the Formst AND StReAm nothing to offend good taste. 

The Forest AND STREAM will be, in the future as in the past, thoroughly representa- 
tive of the best field‘sportsmanship of America. It will maintain its position as the chosen 
exponent of those who seek recreation with gun or rod, rifle, canoe or yacht. Its charscter 
will be scrupulously preserved, and readers in 1887 may expect a rich fund of sporting 
sketches and stories, suggestions, bright sayings, prompt, reliable news, and interesting 
discussions. Angler, shooter, dog breeder, canoeist and yachtsman, may be assured that 
whatever is of interest in these respective fields in 1887 will find its way into the columns of 
the ForEST AND STREAM. 


The Sportsman Tourist 


columns are filled with bright sketches of travel, camp life and adventure, the reflected ex- 
perience of a host of outers. 


Natural | History. 


Papers desctiptive of bird life, chapters of animal biography, notes on the ways of field, 
forest and water creatures as observed by sportmen, anglers and naturalists, make up these 
pages. The special work of the past year has been the establishment of the Audubon 
Society for the Protection of Birds, begun in February, and having now a membership 
approaching 20,000. 

Angling and Shooting. 

Time was when asingle journal sufficed in this country for adequate discussion of all the 
heterogenous pastimes and practices dubbed sport. That time has long since passed away. 
Some of the sports have been outgrown or put under a ban, others have developed to such a 
degree that each class requires a special organ. The particular fields chosen by the Forrest 
AND STREAM are those of angling and shooting. The pages given up to these topics are 
rich with the freshest, brightest, most wholesome, entertaining and valuable open air litera- 
ture of the day. They have the sunlight and woodsy odor of the haunts of game and fish; 
they picture nature as seen by sportsman and angler. One has not long to read the Fornst 
AND STREAM before learning its attitude with respect to game and fish protection, The 
editors believe in conserving, by all legitimate methods, the game of fields and woods, and 
the fish of brook, river and lake, not for the exclusive benefit of any class or classes, but for 
the public. They are earnest, consistent and determined advocates of strict protection in 
the legal close season, and in restricting the taking of game both as to season and methods, 
so that the benefits of these natural resources may be evenly distributed. 


The Kennel. 


This department has kept even pace with the growth of the interest of breeding field 
and pet dogs. Reports of trials and shows are usually given in the ForrEst AnD S1’REAM 
in advance of other publications, and being prepared by competent writers their intelligent 
criticisms are of practical utility. ‘This journal is pot hampered by personal animosities, 
It has no judges to ‘‘kill.”’ It does not decide a dog’s merit by asking who the owner is. _ It 
treats all kennel subjects without fear, favor or ulterior motives, and in consequence enjoys 
a degree of public confidence and esteem denied to such as stagger beneath the incubus of 
malice and flounder in the bogs of ignorance, 


Rifle and Trap Shooting 


records scores of meetings and matches, discussions of topics pertaining to the butt, gallery 
and trap. Secretaries of gun and rifle clubs are invited to send their scores for publication, 


Canoeing. 


This country is a land of magnificent water courses, and Americans are just beginning 
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bay and canal. The men who are making fortunes by making canoes know best how 
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FoREST AND STREAM canoeing columns, in charge of a practical canoeist, accounts of 
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TO FISHERMEN. 


The undersigned will sell to sportsmen lakes 
and streams well stocked with trout and easily 
accessible, in the Maritime Provinces of Canada, 
where the fee of a few salmon fishing chances 
can yet behad. Tracings on linen on a large scale 
of any rivers there, showing granted lands, fur- 
nished to order. Address EDWARD JACK, 
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Can. jan6,tf 


OR SALE.—TWO FULL SUITS OF 

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guns, swords, etc.; all recently brought from 

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| ak WHITE HARES (Lepus Americanus) 
captured and properly boxed and delivere 
to express in Bethel, Me., in good condition on 
receipt of orders and remittances at $3 per pair. 
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and Game Commissioner, J. G. RICH, Bethel, 


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original cost. Can be seen at H. C. SQUIRES, 
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Home Insurance Co. of New York. 
Office, No. 119 Broadway. 
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Has Removed to 36 BOYLSTON ST., BROOKLINE, MASS, | 2a cueeep one tind, At Now York. 1854, seven veres, prices: aie tmpio CHAS. YOR 
Fifteen minutes from Boston, via Boston & Albany R. B.; 28 trains daily each way. firsts, six specials and one third ~— ~— 19 & U1 Granite tock, Bang a ies 
7 maha: > once. 


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Tota 
CHAS. J. MARTIN, President, 


wircEor1ns, 


MANUFACTURER OF 


Split Bamboo Fishing Rods. 


Lor Sale. 


AMBOO POLES. —25,000 BAMBOO FISHING 
poles, 12, 13, 14 and 15ft., in bundles of 50. for 
sale at 29 Burling Slip, N. Y., by BURDETT & 


In the Stud. 


STUD. 
WHITE ENGLISH 


Te Lea eer 


Che Rennel. 


COCKERS. 


DENNIS. YOUNG ROYAL PRINOCE.......... F ed 
) jy8,tt sO Weight dilbs. Heo $i (ATGR, 2102) | adress FLEETFOO? KENNELS, 
= ROOK TROUT EGGS ‘D XOUNG PRY BARONET... neon ae ee (A.K.R. 4480) noyls,tf Delhi, Del. Co., N. Y. 
c quality furnished in quantities |poyAL DIAMOND......- ; MAx= WENZEL 
to suit purchaser. -Trout pond for sale. Address ; : Se ak ‘chit 18lhs. “BOR. 430) 
RB, E. FOLLETT, Indian Hollow Brook ‘Trout | Hite English terrier, weight 18lbs,_ Fee $15. 89 Fourth St., Hoboken, N. J 4 
ins Ua 


novy25,tf 


Fishery Windham, Conn. 
Twenty-eight import- 


HETLAND PONIES, ea'Siedand inares; « 


oice lot just sgaGEea Will sell twelve mares 
one lot at a slight advance on cost of importa- 


,BENWYVIS G. 
eg Merrilies. 


re en tal DGEHILL FARM, Wheaton, Bache ps a ee, aha) a 
W Ss ¢ les constan on and. 
age Co lt pies SW. E. MUNSON, Branford, © 


NBOUND VOLUMES OF FOREST AND 

Stream, XIV.to XXIII. inclusive; in first- 

ee condition. F. W. WATKEYS, Charlestown, 
ass. lt 


Ghe Kennel. 


e 


OR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR 12-BORE 
un, a handsome red Ivish setter dog. H.W. 
LOEFFLER, Massillon, O. it 


In the Str. 
IN THE STUD. 


Ilford Cromwell 


CHAMPION MASTIFF. 


Fee $50. 


DEBONAIR, 


First prize winner ia epen mastif class at 


Waverly, N. J. 
Fee $50. 


ESTABLISHED IN 1865. 


BANKER AT PERUWELZ. 


and field dogs—Layerack, Gordon and 
coated retrievers, al 
young are offered to the public, these 


always have for sale a large number 


oughly trained to obey, to charge at_ the 


Adult and trained dogs can be shipped 
Having purchased these dogs, together with 
the champion bitches Lorna Doone and Bal Gal 
from Dr. J. F. Perry (Ashmont), I offer the dogs 
in the stud, and will be able to supply pups from 
the bitches. 
For further information address 


H. GERALD HULL, 
Saratoga, N. Y. - 


of the two Americas, 


0. 


Inquire for pedigree and dog of 
2 J. ANDLER, 


A SMITH © 
oct28, tf jan6,tf 


STUD COLLIES. 


RED GAUNTLET, sable, by champion Char- 
lemagne (10,691), dam Hasty (8,528), by een 
Carlyle (8,505) owt of Glen { 002), by Trefoil (4,523). 
Meg by Mec out of Clyde, own sister to Scctt 
(2,896). Red Gauntlet gained 2d prize in a class 
of twenty-eight at Crystal Palace show, Jan. 15, 

BONNIE DUNKELD, black, white and tan, 
by Highlander (9,429), dam Electric (14,330), by 
Treyor (9,446), dam Hasty (8,528), by champion 
Carlyle (8,505), etc., as in Red Gauntlet. Bonnie 


noted field and 


reyhound puppies 
of Ab aa field qualities. 


Denver, Colo. 


i 7 X < pups, 8 mos. old, champions Elcho, Derg, : g 4 
ans as Won ee at ete aanis ee Hutchinson's Bob, Ponto and Venus blood at e160 Tamina. at $150, $250, $150. ‘ 
A Bente blood is to be found on the continent and $15, or brace $20. Write me; printed ee The above is a bona fide offer, made low in order 
Service fee only $15. Apply to McEWEN & | sree., Address H. A. FLETCHER, 241 Com-| to close out, and is good for January only. 
ey 3 < 1 PRS mercial street, Portland, Me. dec23,tf | The stock is of the very best that is to be had in 


GIBSON, Byren, Ont. A few young dogs and 


bitches for sale. 


Sus Bonahuwu 
IN THE STUD. 


Imported from Mr. Llewellin’s kennels (he is 
bluest of the blue), by Dashing Bondhu ex Novel. 
He is also a grand field dog, as his record shows at 
the late trials of the N. F. T. Club at Grand Junc- 
tion, beating such noted dogs as Gladstone Boy, 
Mainspring, Bessie A., Gath’s Mark, Trinket’s Bang 
and other fine ones. Fee $35. A. M. TUCKER, 85 
Main street. Charlestown. Mase 


BEAUFORT. 


CHAMPION POINTER OF THE WORLD. 
Stud Fee, #50. 
C. H. MASON, New Rochelle, N.Y. 


OME FINE IRISH SETTERS AT 
rice, 


Champion Gle 
A. W. PEARSALL, Huntington, L. I. 


jan2tt 


BRIAIN SPYHPPRIWN CG. 
Will be in the Clifton Kennel till further notice. 
Has twice won in the E. F. Trials himself, and is 
of the celebrated Mike—Romp strain. Fee $50, 
Apply to J. H. PHELAN, 7 Clitton Place, Jersey 
City, N. J. jan20 


LITTLETON, N. H.., 


terrier and beagle dogs and pups. 


tee 


3,0 600 00 
$3,900,60 Bedford, Mass. 


3,038,648 00 
350,268 50 
1,413,795 05 
$7,802,711 55 


New York, 


ere 


icine cence neon tO Jos em 226,000 00 ish setter stock, brood bitches and puppies. L. : 
phils, .J02 oat a Re 449-000 00 Irish setter stock, brood Hitcvee ALLENDER, | MASON, New Rochelle, N.Y. jan20elt 
Ee aac dlsecne yet tote ns > Aaigirieea shes tpertinne sags a Albany, N.Y. decavtt TLLEELL VERY CHBAP.-TWO. DARK 
nes a Soin — 9 Breaking Konndks, _ |: odteGei stat 0 ol clone 
5 < e other jencho. pit 
Se catty $7,802, 71-55 K reaking . ihe othier by Glenchos iG 


A. HEALD, Vice-President, 


trials or private use. 
J. H. WASHBURN, V. P. & Sec’y.. 


D. 
SMITH. Marvdel. Md. 


$20 each. 


W ms 


CASTLE ROCK SCOTCH COLLIE KENNELS 


K. RB. 3693), by Hen Nevis, ex 
&. oung dogs and 
Can be seen or address. 


Grand Bow-Secours Kennels, 


Near Peruwelz (Hainault), Belgium. 


Property of Mr. Aug. Tondreau Loiseau, 


These kennels enjoy a wide-spread fame, and 
hundreds of sportsmen of the highest authority 
in the doggy world can bear witness to the secrupu- 
lous good faith which governs their operations, 
and the remarkable merit of many of the 
which have gone out from them since 1865. 
collection consists exclusively of English sporting 
dogs. Besidesasplendid collection of English stud 
rish set- 
ters, large and small pointers, Clumber, Sussex, 
Norfolk and black Sh as large curly or wavy- 

5 of the most noted blood— 
which are employed for breeding and whose 


English dogs, warranted to be of pure and noble 
blood, handsome and good, of full pedigree, thor- 


hand, and to retrieve perfectly all kinds o 
The kennels are constantly open to visitors. 


werp (Belgium) destined for the principal ports 


Mastiff For Sale, 


12 mos, old, kind, 8034in. high, fawn color, 1391bs. 
weight, house broken. Price $100. Vo deviation. 


Coldwater, Mich. 


oC? SALE.—PURE LLEWELIN PUPPIES 
by Dashing Lion, sire of some of the most 

bench show winners; $15 each. 

OHIO KENNELS, Washingtonville, Ohio. 


i . DR, VAN HUMMELL, 


WILL SELL FINE RED IRISH SETTER 


Glencho pups and others. 


TO OWNERS OF VALUABLE DOGS! 


THE WHITE MOUNTAIN KENNELS, 


Have for sale a few fine bred bull-terrier, fox- 


M"; PLEASANT GORDON EKENNELS.— 

ou For Sale—Thirteen solid black and tan Gor- 

puppies, out of Chloe Beaulah and 
T 


FoR SALE,—RED IRISH SETTER PUPS, BY 
Hazel out of Glencho, at a reasonable figure. 
MARMADUKE RICHARDSON, 35 Maiden 


Rory O’More Kennels. 


ters and setters thoroughly broken for field 
a Reference given. W. G. 


Fox AND RABBIT HOUNDS.-A LIMITED 
number of sure trailers, with good voice, at 
C. F. KENT, Monticello, N. Y. . 
janls,tt 


Breeder of Irish Setters 


Under guarantee and life insurance. 
Send for circular. 


\D OV ¥OUAWANT:A-DO Ge |( 
fog BUY SRS cuIne 
a (\ 

of different breeds, rites rhveey aie \ 


onn. 


worth, and where to bny them [f 
Mailed for 15 Cents. ¢ 

ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, {j 

ba 237 S. Highth St. Philadelphia, Pa, & 


RIZE AND PEDIGREE ENGLISH MAS 

TIFFS.—Mr. James Hutchings, 25 Gandy 

st., Exeter, England, has several grand ones for 

sale, brindles and tawns, including stud dogs 

pe Pieonee and puppies. Tourists’ inspection 
invited. 


One Chance in a Life Time. 


For Sale—My entire kennel of dogs, including 
Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie), 3 yrs. old; Forest 
Dora (Dick Laverack ex Forest Fly), yrs.; Fol 
de Rol (foreman ex Grace B.), 144 yrs.; Wanchette 
(Foreman ex Passion), 9mos.; Hazel (Ted Llew- 
ellin ex Blanche Lewis), 244 yrs.: Passion (Prince 
ex Pebble) He yrs., and several fine puppies 
from.6 wks. old to 9 mos., out of the above bitches 
by_champion Foreman, Fairy King and Yale 
Belton. First come first served. Send for circu- 
lar containing fuli descriptions, ROSECROFT 
KENNELS, Birmingham, Conn, 


a a Nc a ee 
OR SALE.—A NUMBER OF WELL BRED 
and well broken pointers and setters; also 
dogs boarded and broken; satisfaction fuaran- 
teed. Address H. B, RICHMOND, Lakeville, 
Mass. septz2, tf 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y. 


Irish and Gordon setters for work as well as show 
deci7,t? ' 


Setter Puppies for $5. 


d 
The 


kennels 
of other 


uplifted 
te game. 


at Ant- 


geod native blood, fair nose and not gunshy, and 
satisfaction is guaranteed in every case. 

WAR NW. VEY, 

135 South Highth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


Great Bargalus in St. Barnaids. 


We offer for sale at the following extraordi- 
nary low figures the following Swiss St. Bernards: 

Rough-coats, stud dogs: Barry I, Hadjar and 
Alvier at $200, $175, $175. Tromba, young bitch 
(had a litter of 9, 7 dogs, by Higer, in Dec.), #175. 

Smooth-coats, stud dogs: otan, a prize wiD- 
ner, $140; Semaphoic, a very typical, most prom- 
ising young dog, $250. Bitches: Kader, Tresa, 


jan6,4t 


All the specimens are guaranteed 
A LOW 


Orders booked for a litter by ehampion Otho— 
La Duchesse (champion Duke of Leeds—Sheila); a 
few Hector—Belline bitch puppies left, for sale 
cheap. THE HOSPICE KENNELS, 
Arlington, N. J. 


American Foxhounds. 


dec23, tf 


$25; puppies, $15 and I 
SSOCIATED FANCIERS, | 
jan13,tf 237 South Eighth st., Phila., Pa. 


FOR SALE. 


Irish Red Setters, 


Bred from prize-winning stock. Address JEAN 
GROSVENOR, Medford, Mass. jan20 


40 
OR SALE OR EXCHANGE.—IMPORTED 
English mastiff, toy black and tans, fine 
stock; a very large English Greyhound (golden 
fawn color) and a black and white pup; all clever 
and kind with children and nicely broken, ill 
exchange for toy black and tans, male or females, 
King Charles spaniels or mastiff bitch. GHO. W. 

RICH, Agency, Springfield, Mass, lt 


janls,tf 


winning 
ytamp, PROGRES 


janz0,2t 
re!" SETTERS FOR SALE. 
jan6,tf ' | 1. White and lemon bitch, by Goodsell’s Prince; 
y's. Old. 
2 Wits, black and tan bitch, by Yale Belton; 
214 yrs. old; in season. 


8. White, black and tan bitch, by Yale Belton; 2 
3s, old. Must be sold. ices low. C. isa 


PECIAL BARGAIN.—FOR SALE —THE 

handsome, evenly marked Llewellyn setter 

Blue Duke V. (Blue onarch ex Fashion V.), bred | 

b Vie, St. Louis, 3 yrs. old, shonoye ay 
aterhouse; price $7 


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i: Send for Circular. aud paddle, 251bs. With stretcher, side-board 

=— end paddle, $21bs. With stretcher, side-boarda, pie 

= wale, stoolsand oars, 401hs. With hottom hoard. 
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Canton, N.Y. 


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We build everything in the boat Jine from a_12-Ib, 
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length, some with oil and some with coal burning 
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A large and very fine stock of rowboats and canoes 
from $20.00 upward. 

Will send upon application drawings of launch with 
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Successors to POWELL & DOUGLAS, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL. 


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Largely used as yawls for Small Yachts. 


White Cedar Boards for Yachts’ Boats and Cances. 


Also Oak and other Lumber used in Boat Building, 
HACKMATACK AND OAK KNEES. 


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The Puritan’s Bottom |/Sneak Boxes, 


When she beat the Genesta last year was coated Pleasure Boats 
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LEAD is a pure graphite ground to a fine and even 
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fom treated with it will be of surprising smooth- 
ness. It will also be found a protection to the 

ailboats, Centerboard Boats, Sneak Boxes and 
Canoes, Send 2-cent stamp for Catalogue. 


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Atwood’s Patent Center-Board. 
FOR SMALL BOATS AND CANOES, 


A 20-inch board in a 3-inch well, Othersizes man- 
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Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal. 


For Deckseams of Yachts, Airtight Com- 
partments of Life Boats in combination with 
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Price Lists, etc., at Works. 
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Their Design and Construction, Exemplified by the 
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SPECIALTIES IN BRASS MADE TO ORDER. 


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FOR 1886. 


Published with the official! sanction and under the 
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ubs, 

Contains a complete register of the Yacht Clube 
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PRICE, $4,00. 


To be had from THOMAS MANNING, 53 Beaver 
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BURGESS BROTHERS, 13 Exchange Place, Boston, 

Yachts aud vessels of all kinds sold, purchased 
and chartered, Special attention given to building, 
repairs and alterations, Surveys and inspectiony 
made. Designs and estimetes furnished. A large 
aumber of first-class yachts now for sale. 


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Yacht Builder & Designer, 


ROSLYN, L. I., N. ¥. 


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thousands in use with the highest approval. Made .88-val. 


.22, .82, .08 and .44 calibers. 


Aachting Gootls, 
J. M. SAWYER & SON, 


YACHT SAIL MAKERS, 


(ESTABLISHED 1852.) 
84 & 85 South Street, New York. 


Sails, awnings and canvas fittings of every kind, 
This firm confine themselves exclusively to making 
yacht sails of every description, and can therefore 
five sail plans with estimates on the most reason- 
able terms. Particular attention given to racing 
sails. All work guaranteed, 


—_— 


HIGGINS & GIFFORD, 
GLOUCESTER, MASS. 


Manufacture to order Yachts, Rowboats, Yawls, 
Excelsior Life Boats and Seine Boats. Two medals 
awarded at the London Exhibition. 3,000 boats 
built the last thirteen years. 


JOHN HARVEY, M.I.N.A,, 


Naval Architect, 

241 West Fourteenth St., N. Y. 

All classes of steam and sailing yachts designed 
and building superintended. 

Hstimates and specifications. 

Designer of Volante, Sea Belle, Miranda, Alex- 
anda, Catarina, etc., in England. Oriva, Bedouin, 
Wenonah, Ieen, Surf, Wanda, ete., in America. 


BORDEN & WOOD, 
Yacht Designers. 


Drawings made, specifications furnished, and 
building superintended. Models furnished if de- 
sired. Correspondence solicited. Address, 


PR. O. Box 338, Fall River, Mass. 
Sailing and Steam Yachts 


DESIGNED BY 
J. BEAVOR-WEBB. 


STEAM YACHTS A SPECIALTY. 
Garden, London, 8, W., England. 


EK. L. WILLIAMS, 


Yacht Builder and Designer. Single-hand yachts 
a specialty. Designer and builder of Dr. Winslow’s 
Pilgrim. E. 9th ‘st., City Point, So. Boston, Mass, 


18 Cranley 


Steam Yachts Specially Offered For Sale, 


Tron steam yacht, 194X25 1214, speed 14 knots. 

Tron steam yacht, 185x2412, speed 1644 knots. 

New steel steam yacht, 170% 2314x1014 speed 1844 k. 

Wooden steam yacht, 100x166, speed 13 knots. 

Cabin steam yacht, 42x93814, speed 12 miles. 

Steam Yachts and Launches of all sizes for Rac- 
ing, Cruising, Fishing and Hunting Purposes. 

FIELD 


Steam Vessel Brokers and Marine Engineers, 
6 State Street, New York. 


OR SALE.—THE SINGLE-HANDED CRUIS- 
ing yawl Bonita, 18ft. long on water line, 
2114ft. over all, 7ft. beam, 344ft. draft to bottom of 
keel. Has heavy lead keel, fastened with brass 
bolts, and only trimming pieces inside. For lines 
and description see FOREST AND STREAM of Nov. 
5 and Nov. 12,1885. Has had new cabin house put 
on, 7ft. long, cockpit floor raised above level of 
waterline, and has ample accommodations for 
two for a cruise of an indefinite time. Complete 
with full suit of sails, two suits headsails, topsail 
and balloon jib. Canvas canoe (folding) as tender, 
and in ative order and fully found. For 
ply to C.D. PARKHURST, New London, 
Conn. Can be seen at New London, Conn., as she 
is now in commission. Sold only because owner 
has not time to use her. 


Hunting Boats, Sneak Boxes, 


Cruising Canoes. 


Built to order after the most approved models. 


Correspondence solicited and prices given on appli- }. 


cation. B., W. DAVENPORT, Ashland, Wis. 


SHORE BIRDS. 


A pamphlet for those who “gun” 

--. . along he shore, 
" TELLS OF 

i, Haunts and Habits—Where the bay birds live, and 
what they do at home, 

il, Range and Migration—Where they go to breed, 
and where to spend the winter. 


UW. A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of 


shore shooting. { . 

IV. Nomenclature—A list of our American species 
of Limicole, with a description of each 
species. 

V. Localities—Where to go to shoot them, 

VI. Blinds and Decoys—How to shoot them after 
you have reached the grounds. 


44 pp., paper. Price, 15 Cents. — 


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tive, Reliabie. 


Dealers for them. 


Plated, Rubber Stock. 
For sale by the Gun and Hardware Trade. 
Man’f’d by HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON, Worcester, Mass. 


Simple, Effec- 


HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON'S) SPORTSHIEN'S 


New Shell Ejecting 
Double-Action Revolver 


Ask your 


Fishing Pants. 


NEW YORK. 


COMPRISING 


FISHING PANTS, 


AND COMPLETE 


ESTABLISMED 1838. 


Hod2man Rubber Co., 


459 & 461 BROADWAY, Cor. Grand St., 


ARE OFFERING THE LARGEST STOCK OF 


Rubber Fishing Outfits, 


FISHING BOOTS, 
BLANKETS, 


Light, Black, White or Tan Color Coats, 
RUBBER SPORTING OUTFITS. 


Send for Catalogue, 


A 


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India Rubber 


Glove Mfg Co. 
503 & 505 


BROADW AY, 
. AND 


205 BROADWAY, COR, FULTON ST. 


Rubber Outfits Complete for 
Hunting and Fishing. 


TROUTING PANTS AND LEGGINS A 
SPECIALTY. OUR OWN MAKE 
AND GUARANTEED. 


Rubber Goods of Every Description, 


Send for Ilustrated Catalogue, 


eS 
He fo} ay \ 


The Bray Pat. Fly-Book. 


MANUPAOTURED AND FOR SALE BY 


APPLETON & LITCHFIELD, 


IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN 


ine Fishing ‘lackle. 


304 WASHINGTON STREET, 


BOSTON, MASS. 


DEPOT. 


STABLISHED 1336), 


First Promium at World’s Fair at New York, and 
Centennial Exhibition, 


ae 


on 


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JOHN KBRIDER. 
N. E. Cor. Second and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia 
DEALER IN 


Fishing Tackle, Guns & Sporting Geods 


Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies dressed to order 
“Krider’s”’ Celebrated Center Enamel Split 
Bamboo Rods. Spratt’s Patent Dog 
' Biscuits and Cheltenham Beef 
Fibrine Dog Cakes. 

Taxidermy in ail its branches, 

Agent for West Jersey Game Protective Society 
Repairing promptly attended to. 


Philadelphia Fishing Tackle Honse, 


Shipley’s Pat. Fly Book. 


Anglers attention called to above book. as b 
its use the gut is kept straight regardless of length, 
of gut, and flies can be placed in position and re- 
moved far more readily than in old style books. 
Price to hold 8 dozen fiies..... Behance $3 a each, 


wae ett weet ane 


10 cents in stamps. 


A. B. SHIPLEY & SON, 
503 Commerce 5t., Philadelphia. 


J. KANNOFSKY & CO., 
Practical Glass Blowers, 


And manufacturers of 


Artificial eyes for birds, animals and manufactur- 


ing oses. Catalogue free of charge by mail. 
aes 869 Oanal Street, New York, 


MARTIN’S 


“Business” Braided Silk Lines 


Are made of the very best silk both raw and soft. 
and are all that can be desired. 


Circulars and samples free. Made only by 
HK. J. MARTIN, Rockville, Conn. 


WEAVE ZS i 
$1.00a Year. 5 Union Square, New York, 
(eS ee EO 


ROBT. BRYANT, 
Fine Rods & Tackle. 


Send 15 cents for beautifully so abaaon ts catalogue 


with prices marked at bed rock. 
Lock Box No, 11, High Bridge, N. J. 


15 years experience, 4 
years in U. 8. Patent 
§ Office. Send model or 


sketch for free opinion as to patentability and 
new book on patents, Expert searches. Patent 
litigations. E. B. STOCKING, Attorney, opp. 
Patent Office, Washington, D, C 


lv 


SVaninition, ete. 
ORANGE SPORTING 


OWDER, 


Orange Lightning. 
Orange Ducking. 
Orange Rifle. 
Creedmoor, 


ELECTRIC BLASTING APPARATUS, 


Send postal card for Illustrated Pamphlet, showing 
sizes of grains of powder. Furnished free. 


Laflin & Rand Powder Co., 


29 MURRAY ST., N. Y. 


GUNPOWDER! 


Dupont’s Rifle, Sporting and 
Blasting Powder. 
THE MOST POPULAR POWDER IN USE! 


DupPont’s GUNPOWDER Mrerts, established in 
1802, have maintained their great reputation for 
eighty-four years. Manufacture the following 
celebrated brands of powder: 

Dupont’s Crystal Grain.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 4 
cane) unequalled in strength, quickness and clean- 

iness; adapted for glass ball and pigeon shooting. 
Packed in J Ib. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Ducking.—Nos, 1 (coarse) to 
3 (fine); burns slowly, strong and very clean; great 
penetration, with a close pattern; adapted for 
glass-ball, pigeon, duck and other shooting, with 
either muzzle or breech-loaders. Packed in 1 Ib, 
and 5 lb. canisters and 614 and 124 Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Choke Bore.—Specially adapted for 
“Choke Bore’ Guns, and particularly for prairie 
and upland shooting. Burns slowly, strong and 
moist; does not cake or burn on the barrels, gives 
both a good penetration and a close pattern; will 
be found well adapted for glass-bali and pigeon 
shooting. Made of two sizes only, Nos. 7 and No. 
5, No 7 being the coarsest. Packed in 644 Ib. kegs 
and 1 1b. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Rifie.—A quick, strong and 
clean powder, of very fine grain, for pistol shoot- 
ing. Packed in 1 lb. canisters and 614 Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Rifle Fg. ‘‘Sea Shooting.’’—FF¢. 
and FFFg. The Fg. for long-range rifle shooting, 
the FFg. and FFig. for general use, burning 
strong and moist. Packed in 4% Ib.,1 Ib. and 5 Ib. 
canisters, 644, 1244 and 25 lb. kegs. Fg. coarse, 
FF Fe. fine. 

Dupont’s Sporting, Mining, SHIPPING and Blast- 
ing Powders of allsizes and descriptions. Special 
Grades for Export. Also Rifle, Cartridge, Mus- 
ket, Cannon, Mortar, Mammoth, Hexagonal, Cub- 
ical and Pellet Powder U.S. Govt. Standard. 

Powder manufactured to order of any required 
grain or proof. ew 

Agencies in all the cities and principal towns 
throughout the United States. 

E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., 
87 Beaver street, New York. 

N.B.—Use none but DUPONT'S Fe. or FF. for 

long-range rifie shooting. 


Oriental Powder Mills, 


BOSTON, MASS. 
Western Sporting, 
Wild Fowl! Shooting, 
Falcon Ducking, 
ALSO THE NEW 


WING SHOT 


SPORTING POWDER. 


AGENCIES AT ALL PRINCIPAL POINTS 
IN THE WEST. 


Send for illustrated and descriptive pamphlet. 


FERGUSON’S PATENT ADJUSTABLE 


Reflecting Lamps, 
With Silver-Plated Parabolic Reflectors. 


aa, For Night Hunting and Fish- 
WW sing, Camping, Canoeing, 
Driving at Night, etc. 
DASH LAMPS, 
POLICE LANTERNS, 
POCKET LAMPS, ETO. 
Send stamp for 
Illustrated Catalogue. 
A. FERGUSON, 
65 Fulton Street, N. Y 


or Retail, JOHN D. BETHEL, Man’f'r of 
Sportsmen’s Goods. 124 Chambers st., N.Y. 
Send for Prices. No Postal Cards. 


Eaton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
MENTS. Specially adapted for salt water shooting. 
For sale at all principal gun stores. Western 
trade supplied dy E. E: HATON, 53 State street. 
Chicago, il, Cannot be sent by mail. 
Manufactured solely by 
GEO. B. BATON, 570 Pavonia Ay«une. 


Jersey City. N. J 


The Open Shot Regulator. 


\ Makes cyl. bores and mod. chokes. 
Inearly yerfect. Excellent for elay- 
saucer shooting. Free samples. 
A WINANS & WOODEN, 

97 West Kinney st., Newark, N. J. 


FOREST AND STREAM, - ‘ 


Aannition, ete, 


The Hazard Powder 


Co, 
MANUFACTURERS OF as 


Gunpowder 


Hazard’s “Electric Powder.” 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse), Unsurpassed in point 
of strength and cleanliness, Packed in square canis 
ters of one pound only. . 

Hazard’s ‘‘American Sporting.”’ 

Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse). In1 Ib. canisters and 
614 Ib. kegs, A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short guns. 

Hazard’s “Duck Shooting.’’ 

Nos. 1 (fine) to6 ich In 1 and 5 Ib. canisters 
and 614 and 12% lb. kegs. Burns slowly, and yery 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 
penetration. For field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders, ; 

Hazard’s “Kentucky Rifie.”’ 

FFFG, FFG and ‘Sea Shooting’? FG in kegs of 25, 
1244 and 614 Ibs. and cans of dlbs. FFG is also 
packed in 1 and 4 lb. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FFFG and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the ‘‘Sea Shooting”’ FG is the 
standard Rifle Powder of the Country. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. 


GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
DER; also, SPECIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT OF 
ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUFAOC- 
TURED TO ORDER. 

The above can be hed of dealers, or of the Com- 
pany’s Agents, in every prominent city or whole- 
sale at our office. : 

63 PINE STREET, NEW YORK. 

When ordering shells insist that they be 

loaded with Hazard Powder, 


The Alford & Berkele Co., 
77 Chambers Street, 
(P. O. Box 2002). 

New York, Agents. 
THE AMDRICAN 
BUCKLE & CARTRIDGE CO., 
Manufacturers of 
BRASS & PAPER 


Waterproof Shot Shells. 


Sportsmen's Goods. 


New Minnow-Casting Reel, 


Our Imperial Steel Pivot Reel 


WITH INDEPENDENT SPOOL. 


Size No. 3. 


We have perfected and patented this simple device for throwing 
a multiplying reel in.and out of gear at will. - 

In casting a minnow or other bait, more force has to be used than 
really necessary to cast the bait, as so much of the power used is 
absorbed in starting the handle running, which when started 
causes the reel to overrun. 

This trouble is overcome by our device, which is applied by 
simply pushing a lever or index one way to ungear the reel, and 
the reverse way to gear it for reeling in or playing the fish. 

This must commend itself to anglers for casting a long dis- 
tanee or for casting a light bait. 


s Wi Ni + . ; 
Prices, . . $21.00 $19.50 oe Each. our Fine of Brass and Paper 
Sizes, . ; 2 8% Shot-Shells. ese goods 

J : hav been uch : 
100 75 yds. No. G. line. proved in quality, are guar: 


anteed equal to any in the 
market, and we offer them 
at lower than the combina- 
tion prices. Samples and 
quotations will be fur- 
nished on application, 

No. 2 Copper Primers of 
any make adapted to our 
shells. 


HIN DS’ 


BLACK-FLY 
CREAM, 


For Repelling 
Flies, Mosquitoes, Midges and other 
Insects, and protecting the Skin 
from Sunburn, Irritation 
and Infection. 


No Tar. No Stain. 


Guens Fats, N. Y., June 15, 1884. 
Mr, A. S. Hinds, Portland, Me.; 

Dear Str—I have not sooner acknowledged the 
receipt of box of ‘‘Black-Fly Cream,’ as I desired 
to first test it; this I have now done on two fishing 
trips where I found the Mosquitoes, Black Flies, 
Punkies and Moose or Deer Flies in great abundance, 
Although all these pests swarmed about me, I found 
the Cream a perfect Hague against their bites 


This improvement we are also applying to our New Salt-Water 
Reels. Call and see them. 


WILLIAM MILLS & SON, 


No. 7 Warren St., New York. 


Send 3-cent stamp for large Dlustrated Catalogue of Anglers’ Supplies, 


Dame, Stoddard & Kendall, 


Successors to BRADFORD & ANTHONY. 
374 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 
JULY FIRST OPENS THE SEASON FOR 
Black Bass EFE*ishins. 
WE HAVE IN 8TOOK A LARGE VARIETY OF SUITABLE TAOKLE, COMPRISING 
Fine Hand-Made Wood, and Split Bamboo 


FLY, AND MINNOW CASTING RODS. 
WEED IEP Ta EIT GS BOBS, | ee ee pe one ad ne 


With Combination Click and Drag. pellet, and have tried all manner of compounds 


my yours 5 Se ee snore rs ab the same time 
s e cleanly and 00 isagreeable, 
Enameled Silk Fly Lines, 

Leaders, Hooks, Flies, 


Yours truly, 
—AND— 


SKINNER’S CELEBRATED FLUTED SPOONS, 


AT THE LONDON FISHERIES EXHIBITION 
ae WIiCEO zs 


Hexagenal Split Bamboo Fishing Rods 


Were awaré@y Three Silver Medals and the highest special prize—10 Sovereigns, Noted for exce' 
ence more than numbers. This is the highest Eve awarded to any American for a Bamboo Reds. 
Manufactured by B. F. NICHOLS, 153 Milk Street, Boston, Mass, 
Send for list with Massachusetts Fish and Game Laws. 


A. NELSON CHENEY. 


Price, 25 Ceuts, Postpaid. 
SOLD BY DEALERS IN SPORTING GOODS. 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Sorp By ALL DEALERS Turousuour THe WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION-|I878. 


STONEHENGE ON THE DOG. 
Price #3.560. 
For sale by Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 


The “L.€, Smith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 


BREECH-LCADING GUN! 


Tt has our Patent Joint Check and. our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
sight when cocked. 


THE 


STRONGEST FASTENING KNOWN 


‘ 


Send for Illustrated Catalogue containing full description. — 


L. C. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


No 10 Gauge, 81g to 11 lbs. 
No. 12-Gauge, 714 to 914 lbs. 


i 
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FOREST AND STREAM. 


NONE ARE: 


"STAMPED... 


 SPRATTS PATENT MEAT 


NO COOKING! 


USED 


Ghee Hennel, 


= 72 PRIBAE MEDALS. es: 
oN The Original English Dog Food. Best and Cheapest. 90,000 Dogs Consume J 
We : 200 tons Weekly, and eat no other Food. 

NO TROUBLE! 
“RIBRINE” VEGETABLE DOG CAKES (WITH BEETROOT). 


IN THE ROYAL KENNELS. 


NO MESS! 


NONE ARE 
OS SSTINN 


"_STAMPED.. 


Purveyors to the Kennel Club, Birmingham National, Société St. Hubert, Cercle de la Chasse, and all the principal American, English and Foreign Canine Societies. 


Pp ATENT COD LIVER OIL DOG. CAKES. Especially valuable for Puppies after Distemper, also for Dogs recovering from Illness 


and for Pet Dogs. In 5 lb. and 10 pound tins, and 100 lb. Bags. 


Cure for Mange in Dogs—A non-poisonous fluid, which rarely fails to speedily cure Mange in every 


form. It also destroys Lice, Ticks and Fleas in Dogs and other Animals, and Cures Mange in Horses, 


: Cure for Distemper in Dogs—The New Antiseptic Remedy, $1.00 per box. ~ 


Cattle and Pigs. Price 50c. per bottle, or $3.50 per gallon jar, 
Cure for Worms in Dogs—A safe and certain expellant, 50c. per box. 
Purging Pills for Dogs—The Safest Aperient and Liver Pill, 50c. per box, 
Alterative Cooling Powders—b0c. per box. 
Cure for Rheumatism, Lumbago and Chest Founder or Kennel Lameness -50c. per box, 
Cure for Jaundice or Yellows—50c. per box, Tonic Condition Pills—50c. per box. 
Cough Pills—For Common Colds, Asthma, Husk, Sore Throats, etc., 50c. per box. 
Cure for Canker of the Ear—i0c. and $2.50 per bottle. 


DOG MEDICINES. 


Liniment for Sprains, Rheumatism, etc.—50c. and $2.50 per bottle. 


Stimulant for the Growth of Hair—o0c. per pores 
c. per tin, 


Tasteless Aperient Biscuits for Dogs—7 


Eezema Lotion—$1.00 per bottle. 


“‘Locurium’’ (Patent)—A wonderful healing Vegetable Oil, for the Cure of Cuts, Bites or Wounds, or 
Sore Feet in Dogs and other Animals, 25c., 50c. and $1.00 per bottle. 


Diarrhea and Dysentery Cure—$1.00 per botile. 
Dog Soap—lIs entirely, free from poison, and most e 


ffective in the destruction of Lice, Fleas and Ticks. 


and in keeping the skin free from Scurf, 25c. per tablet 
“The Common Sense of Dog Doctoring’’—Price, 25c. (or post free 28c.), contains 120 pages of 
thoroughly Practical Information with regard to the treatment of Canine Diseases and Breeding and 


Rearing of Dogs. 


THE PILLS AND POWDERS WILL BE SENT BY POST WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE. 


Address SPRATTS PATHN'T 


239-245 EAST FIETY-SIXTH ST., NEW YORK. 


Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. 'Tracy. 


Ma. Jonn M. Tracy has won a reputation for his faithful portraits of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field, All the poetry and grace of 
@ pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 


Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 


We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals. 


The phototypes are 15x20 inches. They are as follows: 
Title of Picture. Name of Dog or Dogs. 
gual Shooting in Tennessee, - - Gladstone and Peep o’ Da 
n the Grouse Moor, - = - Emperor Fre 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - - - Dash III. and Countess May 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 


Dog Collars and Furnishings. 


= 


This cut represents our new style of Leather Dog Lead. It is both light and strong, and 
is made of the best English Harness Leather, with a wrought iron snap and swivel, nickel 


plated. 


Send 25 cents for our 1886 Dlustrated Catalogue containing 72 
prices of DOG COLLARS, MUZZLES, 
BELLS, COUPLINGS, KENNEL CHAINS. 


pages of illustrations and 
ADERS, LOCKS, 
DOG BOOTS made to order. 


Medford Fancy Goods Co., 


TOT BROADWAY, 
NEW YORK. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


Tur Kennet Recorp anp Account Boox consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
every experienced breeder. Ample proyision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just sucha detailed series 


of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 


In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
amore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to preserve. 200 pages 


(size 9x114 in.), price $3. Sent postpaid by the Forest.and Stream Publishing Company. 
Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


Se 


SENSATION. 


- We have for sale a few copies of an elegant steel engraving 
of the celebrated pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size ot 


sheet, 22x28. Price, $1 each. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUB. CO., 39 Park Kow, N. Y. 


(AMERICA), 


DOWN-TOWN DEPOT, 18 SOUTH WILLIAM ST. 


THE BEST ENGLISH PAPER IS 
“The Stock-Keeper” 
AND 


FANCIERS’ CHRONICLE 


For all news and information concerning 
Doss, 
krReoultry;, 
Pizceons, 
Rabbits, Cage-Birds, Etc. 


It is the recognized English organ on these sub- 
jects, and enjoys the largest circulation of any 
eee of its class. American breeders will find the 

est English stock advertised in its columns. 

Annual Subscription, 13 Shillings. 
OrFicrs: 139 and 140 Fleet street, BE. C., London. 


Glovers Album. 


A Treatise on Canine Diseases. 


CONCISE & PRACTICAL. 


Handsomely Bound and Illustrated. 
PRICE 50 CENTS, POSTPAID. 


GLOVER’s 


IMPERIAL 


Srey Ray ey: 


DOG REMEDIES. 
Mange Cure...... 50c. Distemper Cure 81.00 
Blood Purifier....50c, Vermifuge......... 50c. 
Oanker Wash..... 50c. Eye Lotion........ 50c, 
Diarrhea Cure...50c,. Cure for Fits.... .50c. 
Tonie? 20h «aS: 50c. Liniment.......... 50c. 


Kennel Soap, Best Dog Soap Made, 25e. 


These remedies are sold by druggists and dealers 
in sportsmen’s goods. 


H. CLAY GLOVER, V.S, 


Specialist in Dog Diseases, 
1293 Broadway, New York. 


Veterinarian to Westminster Kennel Club, New 
Jersey Kennel Club, Hartford Kennel Club, etc. 

References: Mr, Henry Bergh. President Society 
for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; W. A. Conk- 
lin, V. 8., Zoological Department Central Park, N.Y. 


DR. WITHERS’ 


fallenge Dog Food 


UNEQUALLED AS A PREPARED FOOD. 


The combination is such that all breeds of dogs eat it 

recdily, and are greatly benefitted by its use, enabling 
them to endure hard field work. Does not disturb the 
most delicate stomach, causes no bowel complaint, 
(as is done by other preparations).The tendency is to tone 
up allthe Oreanee and give them a healthy and natural 
movement. It is particularly beneficial for puppies, 
preventing the pest of worms, avoiding the evils of a 
young dog’slife. The process of cooking isso perfected 
that no waste of nutritious properties takes place, and 
yet so thoroughly cooked that it will keep in the her- 
metically sealed cans inany climate. For hunting par- 
tiesitis indispensable. It is pronounced by men of ex- 
perience to be the greatest boon ever brought to their 
notice, and they have endorsed it in the strongest terms. 
The following are afew of our referenees: Dr. Frank 
Perry (Ashmont;), Gen. Shattuc, Washington Coster, 
Flatbush, L, I.;J- H. Whitman, 3330 Wabash Ave.; 
Chicago; H. EH. Hamelton, Hackensack, N. J.; W. W. 
Titus, Cherry Creek, Miss.; H. EB. Cook, Hillsdale, Mich. ; 
Geo. H. Hill, Madeira, Ohio; T. Donohue, La Salle, 11l.; 
Henry L. Goodman, Mohawk Kennels, Auburn, Iil.; 
New Haven Kennel Club, New Hayen,Conn. Prices: 


Seven-pound cans..... 50c. Two-pound cans....... 20¢_ 
Special prices to dealers and to kennels buying in large 
quantities. © 


A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Sole Agents, 


208 Madison St.. Chicago. 241 Broadway, N. ¥- 


THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS 


SHMONT’S TREATISE on their management 
in Health andin Disease. Price $2. For sale by 
all booksellers, or sent, postpaid, on receipt of price by 


J, LORING THAYER, 186 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. 
FOR SALE. 


Fox-terrier bitch pups, 2 mos. old, out of my 
Rosie, by Mr. J. P. Barnard’s Music. There are 
none better. Also some fine foxhound pups, 3 
mos. old, $20 a pair or $12 each. Also two cocker 
spaniel bitch pups, out of Mooney’s Jennie by the 
celebrated stud pradia) Beau. They are daisies, 
6 mos. old; $20 each. Address 

CHAS. W. NUTTING, 
lt North Andover, Mass. 


LIMITED, 


Or order threugh 
your Wholesale 
House. 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now haye ready for deliyery pictures of the 
following celebrated dogs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 10X12. 

LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE, BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Setter), 
DON eer SENSATION, DASHING 
MONARCH, GLADSTONE, GROUSE DALE, 
SAN ROY, GATH, BANG BANG, RUSH 
GLADSTONE, DARKNESS, PEEP-0O’-DAY, 
BESS A., AMERICAN DAN, CARRIE J. 
PINK B., JULE, DASH AND BESS, PRIDE 
OF THE BORDER. 

Price for the full set of twenty-six pictures, 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address 


Forest and Stream Pub. Co., 


P. O. Box 2882. New York City 


The Best in the Market, 
AUSTIN’S 


Dog Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
superior to any dog food made. 


MANUFACTURED BY 


AUSTIN & GRAVES, 
116 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass. 


New York Agent: 
H. CLAY GLOVER, 1293 Broadway. 


MANGE CURE. 


Best in the world. Best reference. Price $1.00. 
Address A. A. RAYMOND, So. Norwarz, Conn. 


DOGS FOR SALE.. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde, Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs, ugs, 
French poodles, St. Bernards, mastiffs and black 
and tan terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 
constantly on hand. Those desiring to purchase 
will do well to consultme. WM. W. SILVEY, 135 
South Highth street, Philadelphia, Pa, 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co., 


PALMYRA, N. Y., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
graphs taken by Mr. Walker at the Eastern Field 
Trials. Lists and prices on application. 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y. 
Trish and Gordon setters for work as well as show. 


decl7,tf 
ASHMONT’S : 
Kennel of Mastiffs 
FOR SALE. 


This is the largest kennel of the breed in America, 
if not in the world, and contains many of the noted 
prize winners of the day. Among them are cham- 
pidas Hero H., Lorna Doone, Dolly Varden and Il- 

ord Cromyell, Bal Gal and many others. 

Until sold, champion Hero Ii., the sire of the 
largest puppies ever bred, will, with Ilford Crom- 
well, be in the stud. Fee for either $50, or $25 and 
second choice of the litter. Address 


ASHMONT KENNELS, 


jy8,tf 1101 Tremont street, Boston, Mass. 
St. Bernardsand Pugs 
CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
jy8,tf Lancaster, Mass. 


BEAGLE PUPS. 


I offer fine litter of puppies, by Thane (A.K.R. 
2923) (Frank —Blue Belle) out of Myrtle (A;K.R, 2921) 
(Dodge’s Rattler—Katie), For field qualities this 
stock has no equal. 


BOX 472, PITTSBURGH, PA. 


OR SALE OR EXCHANGE. 
A first-class incubator and brooder; only used 
a short time and as good as new. Will sell or ex- 
change for a good breech-leading shotgun or well 
broken pointer or setter. H.C. BRITTON, Augusta, 
Ga. jy 22,26 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Nor Mucs To Loox At pur 4 RARE ’UN TO GO. 


AN APPEAL TO FAIR SPORTSMEN, 


We have reasons for believing the agent of at 
least one riyal target company has bribed trappers 
su to Manage our traps and targets as to cause 
same to appear to be a failure. therefore any 
of you, having relied solely upon your hired trap- 
pers, have found they could not work our clay 
pigeon No. 1, efficiently, we ask you to try the same 
Individually and you will thus verify our claims, 
uct only as to haying the ORIGINAL flying target, 
but as to its being the MOST SATISFACTORY in 
every Ieee as attested by the hundreds of testi- 
Inonials from the U. §., Canada, Great Britain, Ger- 
many, France, India, Mexico, etc. 


C.P. No. 1, $15.80 per 1,000 at Factory. 
C.P. No. 2; $11.50 


Book of trap rules gratis, 


LIGOWSKY C. P. CO., Cincinnati, 0. 


Uil-Tanned Moccasins, 


For Hunting, Fishing, Canoeing, &c. 
They are easy to the feet, and very 
durable. Made to order in a 
varioty of styles and warranted 
the genuine article. Send 
===, for price list. MARTIN 
nae’ 8. CHINGS, Dover, 

= N.H., P. O. Box 868. 
Dame, STODDARD & KzenpDALL, Boston; Henry C. 
Squires, New York; F. Caas. HicHen, Philadelphia; 
Ver LENGEREE & Detmoup, Newark, N. J., Agents. 


ADAM WATTERS, 


Wholesale and Retail 


Ted Dealer, Wine & Spirit Merchant. 
No. 22 Fab-ique Street, 


QUEBEC. 


— 


Fishing and Hunting Parties 
furnished with everything neces- 
sary for the woods on the short- 
est notice. 


Tin Tackle Cases 


Manufactured under Price’s Patent are the 


té 6 6¢ 


Best. Be sure to see them. 
No. 1 POCKET, 7384334134 inches........... $1.50 
No. 2.GEM, 9X65 inches.............-...5 Apa ats 
No. 3 ACME, 12X8X514 inches........-.....2.0. 6.75 
Illustrated descriptive circular on application. 
Ask your dealerforthem. H. F. PRIOE, No. 29 


Murray street (Box 2,308), New York. 


OW CAN A BOOT BE WATERPROOF 

AND NOT SWEAT THE FEET? Common 
waterproof boots keep the perspiration in as well 
as the water out, and perspiration that finds its 
way through leather is kept in the rubber boot. 
This renders the sock wet, and, when the wearer 
ceases walking, causes the cold clammy feeling 
which is so objectionable and unhealthy. 


THE HANNAFORD VENTILATED 
RUBBER BOOT, 


while it is waterproof and as warm as any boot 
made, provides a way for the perspiration to escape; 
at each step the foul air is forced out of the boot, 
and when the weight of the body is removed from 
the compressible top sole, fresh air is admitted to 
the foot; thus the sock is kept free from the mois- 
ture which causes the feet to become cold, sore, and 
tender. Send for circular. 


HANNAFORD VENTILATED BOOT CO. 


79 Milk Street, Boston. 


FOR 
General 

Debility, 
Scrofula, 

Rheumatism 

or Consumption, 
is superior to any in de- 
licacy of taste and smell, 
medicinal virtues and purity. 


London, European and New 


= BEST 
> 5 
a oe 
York physicians pronounce it the 


purest and best, Sold by Druggists. 
W.H.Schieffelin & Co.( G0 ci*c2ea.) NewYor 


NOR= 
WECIAN 


COD-LIVER 0! 


OLLER 


L 


THE 


“Niagara Falls’ Black Bird 


Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made, 
Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with 
all other targets. Can be thrown from clay-pigeon 
trap or our trap. The cheanest and best target on the 
market. Sample box of 100 birds, $1. Send for prices to 


NIAGARA FLYING TARGET CO., 
MAKERS OF 


BLACK BIRDS, TARGHT BALLS, TRAPS, ETC. 


P. O. Box 427, Suspension Bridge, N. Y. 


The Bat. 


Thrown from a 
Clay-Pigeon Trap 
or our own Trap. 


; No breakage or fail- 
ures in trap. No hard clay. No shot marks. Ever 
one breaks when hit. Flight and price not equalled. 
We also manufacture Balls and Traps. Send for 
our prices before ordering elsewhere. TARGET 
BALL & B. P. CO., Limited, Lockport, N. Y. 


IMPROVE YOUR SCORES! 


THE TARGET BULLET 
LUBRICATOR will do it 
when used on atched or 
grooved bullets. Entirely dif- 
ferent from other lubricating 
compounds. Sold by gundeal- 
ers geuerally. Sample boxes by 
mail on receipt of price, 25 cts. 
Made only by A. B. DODGE, 
Manchester, N. H. 


A ee THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION, 

Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- 
mation, to the Secretary. Matt R, Freeman, Gen- 
eral Manager. F. C. Btheridge, Secretary and 
Treasurer, Macon, Ga. Board of Directors: Dr, L, 
E. Russell. Springfield, O.; C, M. Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- 
ton A. Coster, Flatbush, L, I.; Wm. G. Coo er, 
Savannah, Ga.; E. A. Crawford, Tallahassee, Fla.; 
M. R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F, C. Etheridge, 
Macon, Ga. 


“REPELLENE.” 


An Infallible Preventive of the Attacks ef 
Mosquitoes, Black Flies, Gnats, 
And All Other Insects. 


Neat, clean and easily ee aes Contains No TAR, 
will not stain ror injure the skin, easily washed off, 
may be carried without danger of leaking or spilling. 


Price, 25 Cents Per Box. 
NEW YORK AGENTS: 


ABBEY & IMBRIE, 18 Vessy Street. 
THOS. J. CONROY, 65 Fulton Street. 


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The English “ Fishing Gazette.” 


Deyoted to angling, river, lake and sea fishing, an: 
fishculturs, _ 
fiyery Saturday, 16 pages, folio, price 2d. 
Volume XI, commenced with number 429 for 
uly 11, 1885. 
Eprror—R. B. MARSTON 
Free by post for one year for 128. 6d. (say $3.2) & 
any address in the United States. — 
Sent direct from the office for any portion of a 
ear at the above rate. U.8. po 6 Stamps can 
remitted, or yooney onder payable to Sampson, 
Low, Marston & Co., the proprietors. 
Contains special articles on all fresh and salt 
water fish and fishing; reports of the state of the 
rivers; reports from angling clubs; fishculture and 


natural MOE where to fish; angling notes and 
ueries; angling exchange column; notices of 
dishing tackle, books, &c., and other features. 


A copy of the current number can be had (post 
free by sending six cents in stamps to RK. B. Mars- 
ton, the FISHING GAZETTE office, 12 and 18. 
Fetter-lane, London, . 

The FISHING GAZETTE circulates extensively 
among anglers and country gentlemen in all parte 
of the Empire. ; 

“There 1s a large public interestin fishing, . . 
An excellent class organ.’’— Werld. , 

“One of the best authorities on these and kindred 
subjects.” —Truth. 

“A brighter and gayer little paper is not pub- 
lished,”’—Mayfair. 

The FIS G GAZETTE is quoted by the Time: 
and all the best papers. 

One of the best mediums for 


ADVERTISEMENTS 


of fishing tackle makers, fishculturists, hotels an» 
fishing quarters, whisky, waterproof Ssnipeeoeds 
cigars and tobacco, books of angling, and other 
requirements of anglers; also for all general adver 
tisements addressed to a& well-to-do class in all parts 
of the eountry and abroad. 

Office—i12 and 18, Fetter-lans London 


Schwatka’s Search. 


Sledging in the Arctic in quest of the 
FRANKLIN RECORDS, 
WILLIAM H. GUILDER 


Second in Command. 
1 Volume, 8vo., with Maps and Illustrations. 
Price, 3.00. 
For sale by the 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO, 
39 Park Row, N. Y. 


ue 


At moving 
objects, every 
amateur 
should _ have 
Raub’s Patent 
~ Magazine trap. 
Holds 25 tar- 
gets, 3-inch in 
; : diameter, - 
inch thick. Can be discharged in ten seconds by 
shooter: - Targets can be used oyer many times, 

For circulars address J, L. RAUB, New London, 
Conn. Wholesale Agents, Hartiny & GRAHAM, 
New York. 


Hotels and Routes for Sportsmen, 


The Sportsman’s Canadian Paradise, 


MUSKOKA LAKES, 


MUSKOKA, JOSEPH, ROSSEAU, 
4 Reached only by the 


Northern & Northwestern Railway, 


From Toronto or Hamilton, Ont, 

The Muskoka District, famous for its innumer- 
able lakes and streams, has long been known as the 
best FASHING, HUNTING AND CAMPING 
RESORT on the continent. It is within five hours 
ride of Torento or Hamilton. At Muskoka wharf 
connection is made with the steamers of the Mus- 
koka Lakes Navigation Co. for Bracebridge, Bala, 
Port Carling, Port Cockburn and Rosseau, ail 
famous. fishing places. Hotel rates, $1.00 to $1.50 
Be day. Camping parties can live at half those 

ures 

OOSE, DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGE, DUCK, 

BROOK TROUT, MASKALONGE, SALMON 
“TROUT, BLACK BASS, PICKEREL. 

These can be had in ebundance; no long, tedious 

journeys needed; you will not be disappointed. 


TOURISTS’ RATES. 


Tourists’ or sportsmen’s tickets are good to stop 
over at any point north of Barrie and for return up 
to close of navigation. Camp equipage, stores and 
sportsmen’s dogs are carried free when accompa- 
nied by owners. Baggage checked through to prin- 
cipal points on Lakes. For tickets, rates, time ta- 
bles, ete., apply to agents at all principal ticket 
offices in Canada or the United States, or 
A. P. COCKBURN, ROBT. QUINN, 

Gen, Man, M, & N.N. Co., G, P.A., N. & W.Ry., 

Gravenhurst, Ont. Toronto, Ont. 


Maine Sportsmen's Resort 


SMITH’S FARM, 


Tim Pond and the Seven Ponds. 


A limited number of guests can obtain good board 
with pleasant rooms newly furnished at the farm 
house. Beautiful mountain scenery as can be found 
in New England, Pure spring water, high moun- 
tain air, no hay fever or malaria, pleasant drives to 
good trout brooks. Expert fly-fishermen who have 
fished Tim and the Seven Ponds pronounce it the 
best fly-fishing in America. The camps have been 
theroughly renovated and eyer yt put in perfect 
order. Tim Pond in care of Mr. Lambert, Seven 
Ponds in care of my son Edgar Smith. With faith- 
ful attendants we are prepared to give better satis- 
faction than ever before. In these ponds trout rise 
to the fly through the entire season. We refer by 
permission to Prof. A. M. Mayer, Stevens Institute 
of Technology, Hoboken, N. J.; E. Lunitz. 50 Cen- 
tre st., New York; HE. M. Messenger, Bromfield 
House; A.W. Robinson, 33 Winter st., Boston, Mass.; 
Wm. Goldthwait, Springfield, Mass.; Rev. C. L. 
Goodell, 123 Clifford st., Providence, R.I.; F, 8. 
Dickson, 3729 Chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa. Wor 
further information address KENNEDY SMITH, 
Stratton, Me. 


URRIES HOTEL.—LAKE ST. JOSEPH. 
Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Black Bass. 

The finest Lake and Brook Trout Fishing in Can- 
ada. Sportsmen who have cast a fly or trolled a 
spoon in the waters of Lake St. Joseph will come 
again without solicitation. All loyers of the rod 
are invited to try these waters, wherein the aboye 
named fish abound without let or kindrance. The 
hotel accommodations, while plain, are, as a rule, 
good, far surpassing the average in countries new 
enough to afiord the finest of fishing. Telegraph 
communication to the hotel. Itis my aim tomake 
sportsmen athome. Four boats and four guides 
are at the hotel in full information of fishing 
grounds, etc, P. GURRIE, Lake St. Joseph, P. Q, 

References, Commodore J. U. Gregory, J. G. 
Scott, Esq.. Quebee & Lake St. John Ry., A. Wat- 
ters, Merchant, Quebec. 


MAPLEHURST HOTEL. 
ROSSEAU, MUSKOKA. CANADA. 


First class in all its appointments. This hotel has 
just been erected regardless of expense, with a 
view to the comfort of tourists and sportsmen in 
this wild and romantic region. The fishing, deer 
and bear hunting are unrivalled. Competent guides 
can be obtained. Billiards, tennis, croquet, reading 
room. Daily mail and telegraph. A fleet of boats 
and canoes at the house. A sumptuous table spread. 
Halls and rooms are large and lofty and the view is 
mapnificent. J, P. BROWN, Proprietor. 


EW ST. LAWRENCE HOTEL.—Thousand 
Islands, River St. Lawrence, Cape Vincent, N.Y, 
At this particular place the fishing is conceded by 
all anglers to be the finest fishing grounds at the 
famous 1000 Islands. Experienced fishermen with 
new boats and tackle furnished at reasonable prices. 
Also ‘Bill St. Lawrence”’ will tow fishing parties out 
from hotel dock, or take out parties in the river or 
lake. For further particulars address JOHN O. 
PLANK, Prop., or call at 7i Broadway, Mr. A. F. 
Hieags, Pres. Hotel Co. 


| And the Celebrated Trout and Gray 


Hotels and Routes for Sportsmen. 


THE FISHING LINE. 


TAKE THE 


Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad, 


THE DIRECT ROUTE TO 
TRAVERSE CITY, PETOSKEY, MAOKINAOC, 
MARQUETTE, and Other Delightful 
- Health and Summer Resorts of 


Northern Michigan, 
Streams. 
Beautiful Lakes and Grand events of : 
this Famous Country. | 
“1 The yee - pega tle Michigan are unsurpassed, 
ualed, im the abundance and t iet; 
ea 6 and great variety of 
BROOK TROUT abound in the streams, and the 
famous AMERICAN GRAYLING is found only in 
ithe TROUT peri 
e season begins May 1 and ends Sept. . 
The GRAYLING season ape June 1 and ada 


Noy, 1. 

BLACK BASS, PIKE, PICKEREL and MUSCA- 
LONGE also abound in large numbers in the many 
lakes and lakelets of this ieee 

OU. Thescenery 


TAKE YOUR FAMILY WITH 
of the North Woods and Lakes is very beautiful. 
The air is pure, dry and bracing. 

THE CLIMATE is peculiarly beneficial to those 
suffering with HAYFEVER and ASTHMATIO AF- 
FECTIONS. 

New hotels with all modern improvements have 
been erected, as well as many extensive additions 
to the older ones, which will guarantes ample 
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ALL. 

The completion of this lme to Mackinaw City 
forms the most direct route to Mackinac, St, Ignace, 
and in connection with the Detroit, Mackinac & 
Marquette R. R. to Houghton, Hancock, Marquette, 
Negaunee, L’Anse, and all points in the Upper Pen- 
insula of Michigan, 

During the season ROUND TRIP EXCURSION 
TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT LOW RATES, and 
attractive train facilities offered to tourists and 
sportsmen. 

_ For Tourist’s Guide, Time Cards and Folders, giv- 
ing full information, address 


Cc. L. LOCKE WOOD, Gen’! Pass’r Agent, 
Grand Rapids, Mich. 


Hotel Windsor, 


ROUSE’S POINT, 


NEW YORE. 
ADIRONDACKS and LAKE CHAMPLAIN 


The coolest, healthiest end most delightful FAM- 
ILY SUMMER RESORT in Northern New York. 
The Best Fishing Ground in the State. Black 
Bass, Pickerel, Muskalonge and Pike, Hunting, 
Boating and Driving. Open May 15. Yor terms 
and full particulars address 

CHARLES BECK, as above. 


Bromfield House, Boston. 


oo ae Seah 


MESSENGER, Proprietor. 


The Best Troat Fishing in the World 


Is AT THE 


ANDROSCOGGIN LAKES 


When you get there, stop at the 


Angler’s Retreat, Middle Dam, 


Lower Richardson Lake. Near the best trout fish- 
ing, and centrally located for excursions. Beds and 
table unsurpassed. Daily mail, stage and steamers. 


The Lakeside, Cambridge, N. H, 


Splendid iocation at the foot of Lake Umbagog. 
New house and furniture. Elegant rooms, restful 
beds. Splendid table. Brook trout fishing through 
the season. Partridge, woodcock and duck shoot- 
ing for September and October, Also deer, caribou 
and moose. 

Rates at either of these two houses, $2.00 per 
day. Address A. L. T. Co., Andover, Me., or P. O. 
Box 1,467, Boston, Mass., for further particulars. 
Pamphlet containing routes, etc., to both these 
houses mailed free to any person. Address P. O, 
Box 1,467, Boston, Mass. 


TRIPED BASS AND BLUE FISHING. 

Three miles from Newport, R. I,; four miles 
from the celebrated West Island Club, Best place 
on the coast for all kinds of salt water fishing. 
Bass and blue fishing done in the surf from the 
rocks. Board furnished if desired. Parties served 
by the day or week. Seventeen years experience 
in baiting for bass. Apply to WM. M. HUGHES, 
Box 56, Newport, H. I. 


Bullard Repeating 
INGFIELD, MASS., U.S. A. 


té 
ee 


Unequalled for Ease of Operation, Safety, Accuracy, Penetration, Style, 
guarantee our arms to be as represented and first-class in every particular. Send for Circular 


pee 


Magazine Rifle. 


Calibers .82, 40-150 
.88, 45-190 
-40, 90-300 


Calibers .40, 75-285 
‘¢ 45, 85-290 
50, 115-346 


ee 


Target & Hunting Rifle. 


Has the same lever breech block and easy movement of 


Arms Go., 


mechanism as magazine rifles. | 


Calibers .22, .32, .85, .38, .40, .45 and .50. 
Workmanship and Rapidity of fire. We 


and Price List. 


m7 


FOREST AND STREAM. wit 


> Gains, Anmminition, ete. Gris, Anvminition, ete. . 

TEE LTEACA GUPRT? 
BEST ENGLISH : DAMASCUS STEEL BARRELS, 

| $50 to $200. 


PARKER BROTHERS, 
Latest and Best Invention. MAKERS, 


Mieriden, Comnnr. 
Strongest, simplest and best balanced gun made. All have Top Lever, Low Hammers, Rebounding 


Locks, Interchangeable Parts, Extension Rib, Self-Fastening Compensating Fore Wind, Rubber Butt Plate, | At the: Second International ClavcE Tor + held at Orleans, La., Feb. 13 
a : oe ’ : ‘ars. At the Se : Q y-Pigeon Tournament, held a New C ns, ’ 
Bid the shooting qualities that made the Baker Guna great success, Send) for Circulars to 16, 1885, the First Prize and Diamond Badge in the Individual Championship Match, open 


to all the world, was won by B. Tiepel with a Parker gun, Among the contestants shooting 
ITH ACA GUN Cco., Ithaca, N. Y. other guns were such CREA THOnS aendarven Bogardus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb, and others, Dur- 


ing the entire tournament more prizes were won with Parker guns, in proportion to the 
THE PETMECKY 


number used, than with any other gun. 


PwProwder Supplied in MW. We 


133A Fs EE’ s 


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BOSTON, MASS. << 


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The Cleanest, Strongest and Most Even oi the low or medium 
priced Black Powders in the World. 
ADDRESS THE AGENTS, 


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OR 843 BROAD STREET a * 
NEWARK, N. J. 14 Murray Street, New York. 


—CRUTTENDEN FLY ROD. 


———— 
-1> AGENTS FOR TH 


HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON 
Sah eee 
<\\ DALY HAMMER AND HAMMERLESS | 


GUN CLEANER. 


The only cleaner that will thoroughly clean a gun 
barrel, doing the work equally well in choke bores 
without adjustment. Will dothe work quicker and 
better than all other implements, for the purpose, 
combined. Price, $100. By mail, 10 cts. extra. Ask 
your dealer forit. Discount to the trade. Circulars 
free. J. C. PETMECKEY, Austin, Texas. 


And all Gun Dealers. 


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THE NEW AMERICAN 


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the appearance, but also the feeling of the h‘gh-prised rods. The complete rod has a look of beauty. 
Bree ch-Loading Shot Gun. wHich is a joy ro every fisherman’s heart while using it. Itis well and neatly ringed througho ut, and 
has an extra winding between each ring. There has been so many rods_made of an inferior ualty 


i i : that resemble this, that all from this date will have stamped on reel plate ‘‘W. H. Cruttenden,” and noe 
Patent Automatic Sporting Shragell Shel g SIMPLE and | cenuine uniessso stamped. Length, 10i4ft; weight, 914 to 10ozs, All the parts are interchangea bie, and 


FeO a OU Danmar one unes Bunce nes tae q ’ DURABLE. | ff, by accident, any part should get broken, can send duplicate without rod being returned. The best 
Instantly available as a solid shot. pa made rod in the United States, a wea ante’ it At te MEE eee es Sa ae a oe 

: ir r. d b 80 to 100 lent bass rod. Sent to any part of U.S. in Gase, 1 bass, 1 trout tip, prepaid, $9.35 5 ; 005 
ae Schnee Sin nate att ities. They trout tips, $1.25. General agent for Card’s Rotating Trap. Guns, Pistols and Fishing Tackle. Gunmak-. 
will kill the hardest feathered bird at layds.,and | * ing and repairing of all kincs by competent workmen. New Tllustrated Catalogue in colors now ready, 
in a flock at 1s0yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- | Rebounding Lock. and sent free on appiication, 


coe et ele dhouldvave this projectile ct once. | Choke-Bore Barrels ie WILL H. CRUTTENDEN, Cazenovia, Madison County, N. ¥. , 
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Renin inane Oe eee |The Mf d Rifles & Shot 
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rita sits | Practical Gunsmith,| PRICES REDUCED. | 


make Hunting and 
TargetRities perfect. No. 9 CHAMBERS ST., N, WY. 


Send for circulars. 
iS rs Guns, Rifles, etc., at lowest prices. Second- 
WM. LYMAN, hand Guns bought, sold and exchanged. Written 
ON Middlefield, Conn. | guarantee given with every gun. Stocks either 
| crooked or straightened. Pistol grips added, horn 
or rubber heel plates fitted. Barrels bored to shoot 
close and hard. Plain locks altered to rebound. 


Me 
With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 
Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 


For Hunting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the ‘‘ MAYNARD” more 
completely supplies the wants of 
Hunters and Sportsmen generally, than ary Obiee Rifle in 
: - the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 
CREW PLATES, TAPS, DIES, ETC., FOR Seay Soa Ce ee wal a eredtite Ba Se ; racy, convenience, durability and safety, is not excelled, 
gunsmiths and amateurs. Send for illustrated | with " dispateh and warranted, Shells loaded to ZB penike Or AB Eae on paral S SH UeStE ins Shapes tsar Er iiest 
catalogue to S.W. CARD & CO., Mansfield, Mass. | order. GUNS TO HIRE. for using rim and center-fire ammunition, 


Lym 
MASS. ARMS C€O., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. Sight. 
Your mast Chance ?¢ 


Eacfever Arms Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


LEFEVER AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS, 


We have only about 100 FOX GUNS left, in Nos. 7, 8 and 9 grades. If 
you want one you had better order at once. Catalogues, with dimensions and 
prices of all guns left, furnished on application. 


AMERICAN ARMS C0. 103 Mik St, Boston, Mass, 
Weway  JUMBOLENE. 


(Trade Mark Registered.) 


_ Cures and prevents Insect Bites, Sunburn, 
Chapped Hands and Face, It is the best Lini- 
mentin use for Burns, Scalds, Chilblains. Frost 
Bites, Sprains, Rheumarism, Neuralgia, etc. 

Tt prevents blood poisoning in cuts and other 
wounds and promotes rapid healing in all cases. 

For Sale by Druggists and Dealersin Sporting 
Goods, at 50 eents per bottle. 


THOS. JENNESS & SON, 


PROPRIETORS, 


PRICE, $75 to $300.00. 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
ear in every direction. The safety is automatic both in locking and releasing. Used by the best trap 


shots in America. Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention. 


Send for illustrated catalogue. 
LEFEVER ARMS CO., Syracuse, N. Y. 
NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGEREER & DETMOLD, 14 Murray St. 
PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH C. GRUBB & CO., 712 Market St. 
BOSTON J. P. LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington St. 
SS a 


DOG PRAITNING: 


————— ‘ Bangor, Me., U. Ss. A. = 
Wholesale Agents: John P, Lcrell’s Scns, Boston: Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Chicag Pa SR Sarg Os SO EEOk AND eeu, 
Yon Lengerke and Detmold, New York. For sale at this office. Price $1.00, 


Will . FOREST AND STREAM, 


SOLE PHILADELPHIA AGENTS FOR 107 Washington Street, Boston. 


A. CG. peels BRO’S AGENTS FOR GENUINE 
E> GOODS. W. & €. Scott _& Sons’ Hammerless Guns, 


With their patented Safety Block Lock, ren dering premature discharge impossible, thus doi 
with the principa! objection ts Hammerless Guns. Them : ne meoeeet 
Spe eas eerie dacercky SS 4 NERY perfect lock yet. We are having a great 


FRADE RoR ee Coe tet 
RES eRe a 
fi a 


& ABSOLUTE SAFETY. 
fF 


~BLOCK SAFETY LOCK. 


This gun is always safe trem any chance of accidental 
discharge. In opening the gun for loading, the Block 
Safety A_interposes itself between the hammer B and 
striker #, which is only removed when the trigger is 


Guns, Revolvers, Ammunition, &c. py Sariker 3s which 6 only. removed 
pf... pulled. The drawing is intended to show the hammer 


. | Ih i m : 
it e Fool lt een * accidentally discharged, other than by the tri 
. : a Ee caught by toe Block Safety, é BiB HeE poe 
: :  _ Send stamp for circulars of this gun and second-hand 
- : a I LD] ee Le list. 
‘ ! aa GUNS WITH HAMMERS TAKEN IN TRADE. 


i" i Re 
CSS 
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Minn 


ees 


HENRY C. SQUIRES, 


1/7S Broadway, Ri. Y. 
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 


Guns, Fishing Tackle, 


Boats, Canoes, Lawn Tennis, Camping Outfits, Sportsman’s Clothing, 


Boots, Shoes and Moccasins, Rubber Goods, 
AND EVERYTHING FOR 


E"orest, EFtield & Stream. 


SOLE NEW YORK AGENT FOR W. W. Greener’s»Prize»Gunsy-the, Victoria, 
Columbia and Acme Guns, Rushton’s Boats and Canoes, Cleveland Target Co.’s Blue- 
rock Traps and Birds, Good’s Oil-Tanned Moccasins. , ili 


I have the most complete and best selected stock of Fine Guns, Fishing Tackle and Sportsmen’s supplies 
to be found in New York City. I shall introduce the coming autumn the best $50.00 Breech-Loader ever 
offered in the United States. Circulars and Descriptions will be ready August 1. Send for separate Price Lists 
of Greener Guns, Boats and Canoes and Lawn Tennis. ; 


SPORTSMEN -N.E. AGENTS 


Use the Luminous Flies, Spoons, pipe amet 
AMERICAN 


Rubber Minnows, Insects, etc., AMERIC AN 
Bulldog 


in preference to all others for i 
. SA ( : dog 
Ives, Johnson & Co., Da. l B d evolver. 
6 b] ay il | | aes 


reason of the combination qual- 
Warne. Ss Carppgesy re, We Re saaruhad Site wi le 


‘ity, good for day or night. 
Our rivals in business talking 
to the contrary only advertise 


. 


them. Descriptive circular with ESE Cais SHERPA take et te eee ee 
testimonial sheet mailed upon catalogue. A te teil cee 5.00 
application. : 
ENTERPRISE M'F’G CO., JOHN P. LOVELL’S 
AKRON, 0. P. O. Box 2277, Boston, Mass. 


TEOMmMAS J. CONHROY., 


Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 


FINE FISHING TACKLE & CAMPING GOODS, 


G65 Fulton Street, New York:. 


———— ee 


TACKLE CASES. 


No, 2.—Tin, Green Japanned, 14in. long, 74in. wide, 64in. deep. Four compartments, 
one Large Tray, three Sma!] Compartment Trays; handle on top, lock and strap.. $5.00 
No. 3.—Tin, Green Japanned, 12in. long, 5$in. wide, 64in. deep. Two Compartments, 
one Large Tray, one Large Compartment Tray; handle on Top, lock and strap.. 4.00 
No. 4.—Tin, Black Japanned, 6in. long, 6in. wide, 4in. deep. Four compartments, one 
Small Tray, one Large Compartment Tray; handle on top, catch for padlock...... 00 
No, 10,—Wood, covered with leather, 13in. long, 6in. wide, Tin. deep. Two compart- 
ments, two Large Black Walnut Trays (one with compartments), Nickel Plated, 
Lock and Name Plate, shoulder sling strap........-...00-.-see sere recess erste teeees 
No. 15.—Wood, covered with leather, 10in. long, Sin. wide, 6in. deep. Two Compart- 
ments, two Black Walnut Trays, Nickel Plated Lock and Name Plate, handle on top 7.00 
No. 20.—Sole Leather, Flannel Lined, 14in, long, 64in. wide, 4in. deep. Four Compart- 
ments, Nickel Plated Name Plate and LOck......+.-+++++-++secrerertessrstccrstsrscs 50 


Discount to the Trade. 


Bend 25 cents for my 130-page Illustrated Catalogue and Handbook for Sportsmen, 
containing hints and directions for Fishing and Camping. Customers may deduct amount 
raid for catalogue from first purchase if it amounts to $1.00 or more. 


PORES AN TAT | AUDKS Small Yachts, $7. Antelope and Deer, $2.50. Our New Alaska, Canoe and Boat Building, each 
r i Bt ! A . $1.50. Canoe Handling, Dog Training, Canoe & Camp Cookery, Woodcraft, Canoe Aurora, each $1. 
. 


VOL, XXVIL-—-No, 2. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1886. 


CopyRienHr, 1886, BY FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co. EnterED at New York Post Orricy as Suconp Crass MATTER. 
Terms, postpaid, $4. ' NEW YORK: Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 39 Park Row. Pa Rs r if ‘ice, 10 cents. 
ogee tees? LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane, Cornhill. ae) SERRE S Re ea 


Superior Quality, Waterproof or Plain. 


FIRST GRADE, SECOND GRADE, STAR, CLUB, 


All Using No. 2 U. M. C. Primers. 


THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO, 


BRIDGEPORT, CON MN. 


DEPOTS: 19 Maiden Lane, N. Y. 256 Market Street, San Francisco. 
MANUFACTURERS OF 


Metallic Cartridges, Paper & Brass Shells, Percussion Caps, Primers, etc, 


GSovernment Contractors. 


CLIMAX. CLIMAX. CLIMAX. 


Thoroushiy WVaterproo fed 


SURE FIRE. | 


The U. S. Paper Shells are intended to overcome a very GREAT disadvantage which all OTHER paper shells 
are subjected to when USED in DAMP weather. They are so COMPLETELY waterproof that water cannot 
PENETRATE into the POWDER when entirely SUBMERGED. BLACK paper experience shows it to be the 
STRONGEST paper for Shot Shells. U. S. Shells are made of all grades. 


UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE CO., 


\ WALLACE & SONS, S89 Chambers Street, New York. 
| SONNTAG & CO., 116 Market Street, San Francisco. trowetIi, RAasSs. 


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Denots $ 


b—t= 
er 


Macht wd Boat Builders, ete. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Ynvented and Manufactured by = 

WN. A. OSGOOD, Batile Creek, Mich 

= Send for Cirenlar. 
—— : 


With stretcher, side-hoards 
= and paddle, 251bs. With stretcher, side-honrds, unwale 

ve and paddle, 321bs, With stretcher, side-hoards, gun« 
—— at SS =SS wale, stool6and oars, 401s. With bottom board. 


a OSKOOD'S FOLDING CANVAS RO AT. Welzht, for tront fishing, 


This eut shows 
twelya-foot boat. 


Fie Lighest 1 The Sieadiest 1 ~ 
Way Hianchest and Most Durable ? 
epaseible te tip it over by Rocking ! 
Gasy td Kow ! Safest and Best Hunting and Fishing Boat made. = 
(aea and paddle are joined and pack in chest wiih boat without extra charge 


Makes up fonr different weights, the 
Bane as four boats combined in one 


Size of Chest, 38 inches long, 
17 inches wide, 18 inches deep. 


‘The above is a view of the Boat in its compact form. showing 
Boat folded, Bottom-Board, Camp-Stools, Gunwale, § 

and Packing Chest. Oars and Paddles are jointed and packe 
with Boat in Chest. 


tretcher 
d 


ae - 


That we build the Finest and Greatest Variety ot 


Pleasure Boats and Ganoes 


And keep in stock the finest assortment of Oars, Paddles, Row- 
locks, Masts, Spars, Sails, Cleats, Blocks and everything necessary 
to a first-class outfit. 

Send stamp for 60-page illustrated Catalogue, and if in the city 
do not fail to call at 178 Broadway. It costs nothing to lovk at 


“™ F. EX. RUSEXTTON, 
Canton, N. Y. 


WJ Oy NE kk. 


BUILDER OF THE FAMOUS COASTING CANOES 


IE" 


Avlantis, Rambler, Rogue, Fidget Hic., 


Ali of first-class records. SAIL AND EOW BOATS, IRENE MODEL, 


mooth Lap Streak Shells, Deflecting Centerboard, Metallic Drop Hudder with the most practical 
bndageminaces: oN more cuss words. Combination Canoe Sails, Round. LoppOr pred Paddles, Spriag 
Jam Cleats and other noted fixtures. Write your address plainly and direct to Lock Box 805, Glens 
Falls, N.Y. Send 50 cents for six photos and 20-psge catalogue, or 5 cents for same catalogue alone. 


rE ES IT 


Sa We build everything in the boat line from a 12-Ih. 
cance toa steam launch. Have in stock a number cf 
small steam launehes, running from 20 to 30ft. in 
length, some with cil and seme with coal burning 
engines. 

A large and very fine stock of rowboats and canoes 
from $20.00 upward. : 

Will send upon application drawings of launch with 
Shipman Oil Engine. Send for Catalogue. 

Chicago Headqnarters, 115 Wabash Ave. 


R. J. DOUGLAS & CO.., 
Successors to POWELL & DOUGLAS, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL. 


THE “BERTHON” FOLRING BOAT. Unrivalled for strength, durability, and sea: 


worthiness. Used by navies of Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Chili, Greece, etc. Over 6,000 in 


use in all climates. Ship’s boats, yacht diuchies, shooting and fishing boats, canoes. 
Largely used as tawls for Small Yachts. 


White Cedar Boards for Yachts’ Boats and Cances. 
Also Oak and other Lumber used in Boat Building, 
HACKMATACK AND OAK KNEES. 


C.F. HODSDON. 142 & 144 Water St., sirens) New York. 
The Puritan’s Bottom| Sneak Boxes, 


When she beat the Genesta last year was coated Pleasure Boats 
§ 


DIXON'S BLACKLEAD. saiing and Paddling Canes 


“Blackleading’”’ is of value in proportion to the 
nee, of the article used. DIXON’s BLACK- 

canoe? One of the finest the world can afford? One 
you cao pa in your parlor and show to your 


HAD is a pure graphite ground to a fine and even 
prain so that there is no waste, and a vessel’s bot- 


tom treated with it will be of surprising smcooth- tri 3 . 

: ends? Sprague’s prices beat everything for fine 
Bese. Tt will also: he tounge ty Prolerron Go Gane uajity and honest workmanship. We have in stock 
HOLEOND: gailboats, Centerboard Boats, Sneak Boxes and 


Canoes. Send 2-cent stamp for Catalogue. 


H. M. SPRAGUE, 
PARISHVILLE, ST. LAWRENCE CO., N. ¥. 


JOS. DIXON CRUCIBLE, -CO., 
Jersey City, N. J. 
New York Office, 68 Reade Street, 


30X15 and 3618. 


THE RADIX 
Patent Folding Centerboard. 


TA 
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CII AE EE 

Ca is ‘- 


Two Sizes. 


#ndorsed by prominent canoeists, boat builders, etc. 


Sailboats, Canoes. | Sneak Boxes, 
Gunning Skiffs, Ete. 


zives yeu a Flush Floor and Superior Sailing 
Qualities, Made entirely of Brass. 

Awarded Gold Medal of First Class, New 
Orleans Exposition. Send for Circular. 


THE RADIX M’F’G CO., 
39 Old Slip. N. Y. 


YAGH 
PATENT us : 
= 2d WATER Cinect 


== 


For Above or Below Water Line. 
NO TANK NEEDED. 


ALFRED B. SANDS, 


Plumber, Steam Fitter and Coppersmith. 
134 BreeemMan 81., New YorRx. 


Atwood’s Patent Center-Board. 
FOR SMALL BOATS AND CANOES, 


A 20-inch board in a 38-inch well, Othersizes man- 
ufactured. Descriptive circulars mailed free, 
ATWOOD BROS., Clayton, N. ¥. 


JHRRPHRY’S 


PATENT MARINE GLUE 


Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal. 


For Deckseams ef Yachts, Airtight Com- 
partments of Life Boats in combination with 
Canvas. In combination with Calico for 
Waterproof Skins used between Diagonal 
Planking of Pinnaces, Launches, etc. 


Price Lists, etc., at Works. 
ALFRED JEFFERY & CO., 
Marsh Gate, Stratford E., England. 


SMALL YACHTS. 


Their Design and Construction, Exemplified by the 
wling Types of Modern Practice. With 
Numerous Plates and Illustrations, 


Cc P. KUNHARDT, 
Cloth, 370 pages of type and illustrations, and 70 
plates. Size of page, 14)¢x1244. Price $7.00. 
FOR SALE BY THE 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO,, 
88 Park Row, New York. 


Aachting Goods, 
| Wa 4d ES E'S 


Self-Holding 


Quick, Hasy, Durable 
namental. Neat, Complete. Always as in a becket, 


elf Acting, Noiseless, Or- 


yet never in a becket. Always locked, yet always 
unlocked or never locked at all. For all kinds an@ 


“| sizes of boats, with either mule, sail or steam. The 


ouly satisfactory steerer made for yachts. It is 
guicker, easier, steadier and handier than a tiller, 
looks more shiplike and takes less room: War- 
ranted. Send for descriptive circular. 

THE LAKE MW’E’G O0O., Ocean City, N. J. 


BRASS 


ship Chandlery Hardware. 


A 


Wacht Fistures. 
NIOKEL PLATED OANOE TRIMMINGS, 


Cheapest and Best Side Lights in the Mar- 
ket Awning Hardware. 


SPECIALTIES IN BRASS MADE TO ORDER. 


The Shelton Brass Hardware Co., 
BIRMINGHAM, CONN. 
New York WaAREROoMS: 96 Chambers Street. 
CHICAGO ry 177 Lake Street. 
Boston oe 267 Federal Street. 


BOAT BUILDERS’ 
HARDWARE. 


GALVANIZED IRON, 
BRASS AND COMPOSITION 


NAILS, SPIKES, RODS, ROWLOCKS, ANCHORS, 
CHAINS, HOOKS, THIMBLES, ETC. 


Tackle Blocks and Cordage, 
Ship Chandlery, ete. 
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 
L. W. FERDINAND & C@., 
267 Federal Street, Boston, Masa. 
SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 


PHOTOGRAPHS OF 
Puritan, Mayflower, 


Priscilla, Genesta, 


AND OTHERS. 


DAVID M. LITTLE, 


10 Oliver Street, Boston. 
Size $X 10 
Price, = $leach. 
SIX FOR $8. 

DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE, 


The American Yacht List 


FOR 18386. 


Published with the official sanction and under the 

tronage of the New York and Eastern Yacht 
abs. 

Contains a complete register of the Yacht Clubs 
of the U. 8. ana British Provinces, with List of 
Officers, Names of Vessels and Owners, Dimensions 
of Yachts, their Builders, Home Ports, etc., ete. 

« Also, Chromo-Lithograpn of 

CLUB PENNANTS D PRIVATE SIGNALS, 

COMPILED BY NIELS OLSEN, Steward N. ¥. ¥.0, 


PRICE, $4.00. 


To be had from THOMAS MANNING, 53 Beaver 
street, Sole Agent. 


New York and Eastern 
YACHT AGENCY, 


A. CARY SMITH, 51 West Tenth Street, New York. 
BURGESS BROTHERS, 22 Congress Street, Boston. 

Yachts and vessels of all kinds seld, purchased 
and chartered. Special attention given to building, 
repairs aud alterations, Suryeys and inspections 
made. Designs and estim: ses furnished. A large 
aumber of first-class yachts now for sale. 


ee ene 
THOMAS CLAPHAM, 


Yacht Builder & Designer, 


BOSLYN, L. 1, N. ¥. 


Unsinkable and non-capsizable light draft yachts 
for ducking and ener 1g: Unequaled in sea worthi- 
ness, comfort and speed. 2 ae 

Nonpareil Sharpies, Roslyn Yawls, Racing Yachts 
and Sailboats of any type. To order only. 

Models and sail plans made promptly to order 
and sent anywhere. 


-anda, Catarina, etc., in England. Oriva, Bedouin, 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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pete 


. Sportamen's Gontls. 


WHITNEY-KENNEDY REPEATING RIFLE. 


- 22 The Strongest, Safest & Most Accurate 


i REPEATING RIFLE MADE! 


D> "oO Reduce Stock, 500 First-Class Sporting Rifles of these systems 
will be sold at cost during the next sixty days. 


The System, Barrel and Magazine are made of steel. The workmanship is first-class. Many thousands in use with the highest approval. Made .38-cal. 
40 gr., .44-cal. 40 er., .40-cal. 60 gr., .45-cal. 60 gr., .45-cal. 75 gr., and .50-cal. 95 gr, (Express), using the same ammunition as other repeating rifles. 


We also call attention to our superior single-shot breechloading Sporting and Target Rifle. It is finely finished and accurately sighted. .22, .32, .88 and .44 calibers. 
Catalogues and Price Lists on application to the manutacturers. 


WAY EERE yy ARmRrRis Coa., NWMew FEzaven, Conn. 


Aaehting Boots HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON'S| SPORTSMEN’S DEPOT. 


J. M. SAWYER & SON, STABLISHED 1836), 


New Shell Hijecting First Premium at World’s Fair at New York, and 
YACHT SAIL MAKERS, 


fi Centennial Exhibition, 
Double Action ficvelver 4 
(ESTABLISHED 1852.) 


84 & 85 South Street, New York. 


Sails, awnings and canvas fittings of every kind. 
This firm confine themselves exclusively to making 
yacht sails of every description, and can therefore 
give sail plans with estimates on the most reason- 
able terms. Particular attention given to racing 
sails. Ail work guaranteed, 


~ 


ee =) , Des ss : > 
JON KRIDER. 
N.E. Cor. Second and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia 
DEALER IN 


Fishing Tackle, Guns & Sporting Goods 


Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies dressed to order 
“Krider’s”’ Celebrated Center Enamel Split 
Bamboo Rods. Spratt’s Patent Dog 
Biscuits and Cheltenham Beef 
Fibrine Dog Cakes. 

Taxidermy in all its branches. 


Agent for West Jersey Game Protective Society 
Repairing promptly attended to. 


HIGGINS & GIFFORD, 
GLOUCESTER, MASS. 


Manufacture to order Yachts. Rowboats, Yawls, 


Excelsior Life Boats and Seine Boats. Two medals o2 and .d8-Cal., Central Fire, Nickel 
awarded at-the London Exhibition. 3,000 boats 


built the last thirteen years, Piated, Rubber Stock. Simple, Effec- Re ni Sa ee ie eta Se a 
tive, Reliable. For sale by the Gun and Hardware Trade. Ask your 4 : inhi 
JOHN HARVEY, M.I.N. A.,| Dealers for them. Man’f’d by HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON, Worcester, Mass. Philadelphia Fishing Tackle Honse, 


Naval Architect. Shipley’s Pat. Fly Book. 
Hodgman Rubber Co. 


541 West Fourteenth St., N. Y. 
All classes of steam and sailing yachts designed 

459 & 461 BROADWAY, Cor Grand Street, 
NEW YORK. 


and building superintended. 
Estimates and specifications. 

ARE OFFERING THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF 

RUB BEE 


HUNTING dc FISHING OUTETS 


COMPRISING 


Light Weight Shooting Jackets, 


Hats, Cartridge Bags, Gun Covers, 


RUBBER FISHING PANTS, 
RUBBER FISHING BOOTS, 


FRubber Blankets, SSS } 
AND : 
COMPLETE RUBBER OUTFITS, | us use the guris kept straight regardiess of length 


of gut, and flies can be placed in position and re- 
K ry L. \ . ILLIAMS, Kubber Shooting Jacket. [ESTABLISHED 18838. ] Send for Catalogue. ona far more raodlily Bien in Sid aigl books, 


Yacht Builder and Designer. Single-hand yachts Price to hold 8 dozen flies fees lonigtgeey came $8.00 each, 
a specialty. Designer and builder of Dr. Winslow’s G oO ODYE p R’ S BSUS eee a5 78 
‘India Rubb 


Pilgrim. E. 9th st., City Point, So. Boston, Mass. 
Machts wid Canoes Lor Sale. 

Glove Wf: Co. 

503 & 505 


Steam Yachts Specially Offered For Sale. 
BROADWAY, 


Wenonah, fleen, Surf, Wanda, etc., ia America. 


BORDEN & WOOD, 
Yacht Designers. 


Drawings made, specifications furnished, and 
building superintended. Models furnished if de- 
nired. Correspondence solicited. Address, 


P. O. Box. 338, Fall River, Mass. 
Sailing and Steam Yachts 


DESIGNED BY 
J. BEAVOR-WEBB. 


STEAM YACHTS A SPECIALTY. 18 Cranley 
Garden, London, S, W., England. 


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cella 


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10 cents in stamps. 


A. B. SHIPLEY & SON, 
503 Commerce =st., Philadelphia. 


J. KANNOFSKY & CO., 
Practical Glass Blowers, 


And manufacturers of 


ing, Cruising, Fishing and Hunting Purposes. 
FIELD & YOUNG, 
Steam Vessel Brokers and Marine Engineers, 
_ 6 State Street, New York. 


eS SS ee eee 
OR SALE.—THE SINGLE-HANDED CRUIS8- 
ing yawl Bonita, 18ft. long on water line 


205 BROADWAY, COR. FULTON ST. 


Rubber Outfits Complete for 
Hunting and Fishing. 


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bolts, and only trimming pieces inside. For lines 
and description see FOREST AND STREAM of Noy. 
5 and Nov. 12,1885. Has had new cabin house put 


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—$——= 


MARTIN’S 


“Business” Braided Silk Lines 


Are made of the very best silk both raw and soft, 
and are all that can be desired. 


TROUTING PANTS AND LEGGINS A 
SPECIALTY. OUR OWN MAKE 
AND GUARANTEED, 


SS 
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and. balloon jib. Canvas canoe (folding) as tender, 
and in thorough feu pat fully found, For 


Rubber Goods of Every Description, 


Send for Dlustrated Catalogue. 
has not time to use her. 


mGhatsing cao ’| The Bray Pat. Fly-Book. 


Built to order after the most approved models. 
Correspondence solicited and prices given on appli- 


cation. B. W. DAVENPORT, Ashland, Wis. MANUFAOTUBED AND FOR SALE BY 
| SALE.—IMPORTED CUTTER BAYA- 


dere, 45 W. L. x 10 B. eee by _G. L. 
Watson; one year old. A beautiful little ship of 
est build, finish and equipment. BURGESS j 


Circulars and samples free. Made only by 
EK. J. MARTIN, Rockville, Conn. 


3% 
Witney = & | ~ 


$1.00a Year. 5 Union Square, New York. 
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BROS., 22 Congress street, Boston, Mass. 


ANOE FOR SALE.—AN EVERSON, NEW IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN 
“Jast season, complete for racing and cruis- 


ing. For particulars address G. 0. TOTTEN, JR., ROBT. BRY ANT, 


‘14 Sto: treet, New York. e e e i 
Danoy ine Fishing lackle. Hees 
i Fy Send 15 cents for eautifully illustrated catalogue 
D ecoy D Uu C ks. 2s 92) ESS aaa Bax No. LL High Bridge, N. J. 
The Best, $5.00 Per Doz. 


So ae 304 WASHINGTON STREET, PATENTS. 222 


sketch for free opinion as to patentability and 


new book on patents. Expert searches. Patent 
Moo EDED, BOSTON, MASS litigations. &. B. STOCKING, Attorney, opp. 
+04 Manhattan Street, Rochester, N. Y¥. ; 9 ° Patent Office, Washington, D, C. 


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Auninition, ete. 
ORANGE SPORTING 


POWDER. 


Orange Lightning. 
Orange Ducking. 
Orange Rifle. 
Creedmoor. 


ELECTRIC BLASTING APPARATUS, 


Send postal card for Illustrated Pamphlet, showing 
sizes of grains of powder. Furnished free. 


Laflin & Rand Powder Co., 


29 MURRAY ST., N. Y. 


GUNPOWDER! 


Dupont’s Rifle, Sporting and 
Blasting Powder. 
THE MOST POPULAR POWDER IN USE! 


DuPont’s GUNPOWDER Mirus, established in 
1802, have maintained their great reputation for 
eee y tous, years. Manufacture the following 
celebrated brands of powder: 

Dupont’s Crystal Grain.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 4 
(288) unequalled in strength, quickness and clean- 

iness; adapted for glass ball and pigeon shooting. 
Packed in 1 Ib. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Ducking.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 
3 (fine); burns slowly, strong and very clean; great 
penetration, with a close pattern; adapted for 
glass-ball, pigeon, duck and other shooting, with 
either muzzle or breech-loaders. Packed in 1 1h, 
and_5 Ib. canisters and 614 and 1244 Ib. kegs. 
Dupont’s Choke Bore.—S§pecially adapted for 

““Choke Bore” Guns, and particularly for prairie 
and upland shooting. Burns slowly, strong and 
moist; does not cake or burn on the barrels, gives 
both a good penetration and a close pattern; will 
be found well adapted for glass-ball and pigeon 
shooting. Made of two sizes only, Nos. 7 and No. 
5, No 7 being the coarsest. Packed in 644 lb. kegs 
and 1 Ib. canisters. 


Sportamev’'s Goods, 


New Minnow-Gasting Reel, 


Our Imperial Steel Pivot Reel 


WITH INDEPENDENT SPOOL. 


i 


Size No. 38. 


We have perfected and patented this simple device for throwing 
a multiplying reel in and out of gear at will. 

In casting a minnow or other bait, more force has to be used than 
really necessary to cast the bait, as so much of the power used is 
absorbed in starting the handle running, which when started 
causes the reel to overrun. 

This trouble is overcome by our device, which is applied by 
simply pushing a lever or index one way to ungear the reel, and 
the reverse way to gear it for reeling in or playing the fish. 

This must commend itself to anglers for casting a long dis- 
tance or for casting a light bait. 


Dupont’s Hagle Rifle—A quick, strong and| Prices, . . $21.00 $19.50 $18.00 Each. 
clean powder, of yery fine grain, for pistol shoot- rs 2 
ing. ae eS eis pies 64 Ib. es Sizes, oes | re 2 3 34 u% 
upont’s Rifle Fg. “Sea Shooting.”—FF¢g. 5 
and FFFg. The Fg. for long-range rifie shooting, 100 % D yds. No. G. line. 


the FFg. and FFFg. for general use, burning 
strong and moist. Packed in 44 1b.,1 1b. and 5 Ib, 
canisters, 614, 1246 and 25 lb. kegs. Fg. coarse, 
FFF. fine, 

Dupont’s Sporting, Mining, SHipprnG and Blast- 
ing Powders of all sizes and descriptions. Special 
Grades for Export. Also Rifle, Cartridge, Mus- 
ket, Cannon, Mortar, Mammoth, Hexagonal, Cub- 
ical and Pellet Powder U. 8. Govt. Standard. : 

Powder manufactured to order of any required 
grain or proof. ; iy 

Agencies in all the cities and principal towns 
throughout the United States, 

E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., 
87 Beaver street, New York. 

N.B.—Use none but DUPONT’S Fg, or FFg. for 

long-range rifie shooting. 


Oriental Powder Mills, 


BOSTON, MASS. 
Western Sporting, © 
Wild Fowl Shooting, 
Falcon Ducking, | 
ALSO THE NEW 


WING SHOT 


SPORTING POWDER. 


AGENCIES AT ALL PRINCIPAL POINTS 
IN THE WEST. 


Send for illustrated and descriptive pamphlet. 


This improvement we are also applying to our New Salt-Water 
Reels. Call and see them. 


WILLIAM MILLS & SON, 


No. 7 Warren St., New York. 


Send 3-cent stamp for large Illustrated Catalogue of Anglers’ Supplies. 


Dame, Stoddard & Kendall, 


Suecessors to BRADFORD & ANTHONY. 
374 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 
JULY FIRST OPENS THE SEASON FOR 
Black Bass E"ishins- 
WE HAVE IN STOOK A LARGE VARIETY OF SUITABLE TAOKLE, COMPRISING 
Fine Hand-Made Wood, and Split Bamboo 


FLY, AND MINNOW CASTING RODS. 
MULTIPLYING REELS, 


With Combination Click and Drag. 


Enameled Silk Fly Lines, 
Leaders, Hooks, Flies, 


—AND— 


SKINNER’S CELEBRATED FLUTED SPOONS. 


AT THE LONDON FISHERIES EXHIBITION 
FEE WiC Ooxz:s 


Hexzagenal Split Bamboo Fishing Rods 


Were awarded Three Silver Medals and the highest special prize—10 Sovereigns, Noted for excel 
ence more than numbers. This is the highest prize awarded toe any American for Split Bamboo Rods. 
Manufactured by B. F. NICHOLS, 153 Milk Street, Boston, Masa. 
Send for list with Massachusetts Fish and Game Laws. 


FERGUSON’S PATENT ADJUSTABLE 


se 
Reflecting Lamps, 
With Silver-Plated Parabolic Reflectors. 
= For Night Hunting and Fish- 
i ing, Camping, Canoeing, 
Driving at Night, ete. 
DASH LAMPS, 
POLICE LANTERNS, 
POCKET LAMPS, ETC, 
Send stamp for 
Tilustrated Catalogue. 


A. FERGUSON, 
65 Fulton Street, N. ¥ 


Hunting Boots or Shoes, Wholesale 
or Retail, JOHN D. BETHEL, Man’f’r of 
Sportsmen’s Goods, 124 Chambers st. N.Y. 

Send for Prices. No Postal Cards. 


Eaton’s Rust Preventor. | 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
MENTS. Specially adapted for salt water shooting. 
For sale at all principal gun stores. Western 
trade puppies dy E. E. EATON, 53 State street, 
Chicago, Ul. Cannot be sent by mail. 
Manufactured solely by 
GEO. B. BATON, 570 Pavonia Aveuue, 


Jersey City, N. J. 
The Open Shot Regulator. 


. Makes cyl. bores and mod. chokes 

\nearly yerfect. Excellent for clay- 

saucer shooting. HWree ube Cod 
WINANS & WOODEN, 

97 West Kinney st., Newark, N. J. 


Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking Guns a Specialty. 
Send for ilustrated Catalogue containing full description. 


L. C. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


Auvnition, ete. 


The Hazard Powder Co, 


MANUFACTURERS OF 


Gunpowder 


Hazard’s “Electric Powder.”’ 


Nos, 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse). Unsurpassed in point 
of strength and cleanliness. Packed in square canis 
ters of one pound only. 

Hazard’s ‘American Sporting.” 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse). In1 Ib. canisters and 
614 Ib, kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short guns, 

Bazard’s ‘“Duck Shooting.” 


Nos. 1 (fine) to6 (coarse), In 1 and 5 lb. canisters 
and 614 and 1214 Ib. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 
penetration. For field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders. 


.Hazard’s “Kentucky Rifle.” 


FFFG, FFG and “Sea Shooting’ FG in kegs of 25, 
1244 and 614 lbs. and cans of 5lbs. FFFG is also 
packed in 1 and 4% 1b. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FFG and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary sporting ana the ‘‘Sea Shooting” FG is the 
standard Rifle Powder of the Country. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. 

GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKHD POW- 
DER; also, SPHCIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT OF 
ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUFAC- 
TURED TO ORDER. 

The above can be hai of dealers, or of the Com- 
pany’s Agents, in every prominent city or whole- 
sajé at our office. 

63 PINE STREET, NEW YORK, 

When ordering shells insist that they be 
loaded with Hazard Powder. 


The Alford & Berkele Go., 


77 Chambers Street, 
(P. O. Box 2002), 
New York, Agents. 
THE AMERICAN 
BUCKLE & CARTRIDGE CO, 


Manufacturers of 
BRASS & PAPER 


Waterproof Shot Shells. 


We call your attention to 
our line of Brass and Paper 
Shot-Shells. These goods 
having been much im- 
proved in quality, are guar- 
anteed equal to any in the 
market, and we ofier them 
at lower than the combina- 
tion prices. Samples and 
quotations will be fur- 
nished on application. 

No. 2 Copper Primers of 
any make adapted to our 
lt shells. 


HIN DS’ 


BLACK-FLY 
CREAM, 


For Repelling 
Flies, Mosquitoes, Midges and other 
Insects, and protecting the Skin 
_ from Sunburn, Irritation 
and Infection. 


No Tar. No Stain. 


Guns Fats, N. Y., June 15, 1884. 
Mr. A, S. Hinds, Portland, Me.: 

Drar Str—I have not sooner acknowledged the 
receipt of box of ‘*Black-Fly Cream,’ as I desired 
to first test it; this I haye now done on two fishing 
trips where I found the Mosquitoes, Black Flies, 
Punkies and Moose or Deer Flies in great abundance. 
Although all these pests swarmed about me, I found 
the Cream a perfect pte against their bites 
when it was applied to face, hands, ears and neck. 
For many years I have sought after the insect re- 
palents and have tried all manner of compounds 

ut yours is the most thorough, at the same time 
cleanly and not disagreeable. 

Yours truly, 


Price, 25 Cents, Postpaid. 
SOLD BY DEALERS IN SPORTING GOODS. 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Sorp By ALL DEALERS THroucnout THe WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION—I878. 


A, NELSON CHENEY. 


STONEHENGE ON THE DOG, 
Price $3.50. 
For sale by Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 


t= TE 


The “L.C.Smith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 


BREECH-LOADING GUN! 


It has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
sight when cocked. 


STRONGEST FASTENING KAOUN 


WEIGHTS: 
No. 10-Gauge, 814 to 11 lbs. 
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The Original English Dog Food. Best and Cheapest. 90,000 Dogs Consume 
200 tons Weekly, and eat no other Food. 


NO TROUBLE! 


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_ GENUINE 


NONE ARE 
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SPRATTS PATENT MEAT “FIBRINE” VEGETABLE DOG CAKES (WITH BEETROOT). 


USED 


IN THE ROYAL KENNELS. 


Purveyors 10 the Kennel Club, Birmingham National, Société St. Hubert, Cercle de la Chasse, and all the principal American, English and Foreign Canine Societies. 


PATENT COD LIVER OIL DOG CAKES. Especially valuable for Puppies after Distemper, also for Dogs recovering from Illness 


and for Pet Dogs. In 5 lb. and 10 pound tins, and 100 lb. Bags. 


Cure for Distemper in Dogs—The New Antiseptic Remedy, $1.00 per box. _ : 

Cure for Mange in Dogs—A non-poisonons fluid, which rarely fails to speedily cure Mange in every 
form, It also destroys Lice, Ticks and Fleas in Dogs and other Animals, and Cures Mange in Horses, 
Cattle and Pigs. Price 50c. per bottle, or $3.50 per gallon jar. 

Cure for Worms in Dogs—A safe and certain expellant, 50c. per box. 

Purging Fills for Dogs—The Safest Aperient and Liver Pill, 50c, per box. 

Alterative Cooling Powders—50c. per box. 

Cure for Rheumatism, Lumbago and Chest Founder or Kennel Lameness—50c. per box. 

Cure for Jaundice or Yellows—b0c. per box. Tonic Condition Pills—50c. per box, 

Cough Pills—For Common Colds, Asthma, Husk, Sore Throats, etc., 50c. per box, 

_Qure for Canker of the Har—b0c. and $2.50 per bottle. 


DOG MEDICINES. 


Liniment for Sprains, Rheumatism, etc.—50c. and $2.50 per bottle. 
Stimulant for the Growth of Hair—S0c. per botile. 


Tasteless Aperient Eiscuits for Dogs—bc. 


per tin. 


Eezema Lotion—$1.00 per bottle. 


‘‘Locurium”’ (Patent)—A wonderful healing Vegetable Oil, for the (‘ure of Cuts, Bites or Wounds, or 
Sore Feet in Dogs and other Animals, 25c., 50c. and $1.00 per bottle. 


Diarrhea and Dysentery Cure—$1.00 per bottle. 


Dog Soap—ls entirely free from poison, and most effective in the destruction of Lice, Fleas and Ticks. 
and in keeping the skin free from Seurf, 25c. per tablet 

“The Common Sense of Dog Doctoring’’—Price, 25c. (or post free 28c.), contains 120 pages of 
thoroughly Practical Information with regard to the treatment of Canine Diseases and Breeding and 


Rearing of Dogs. 


THE PILLS AND POWDERS WILL BE SENT BY POST WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE. 


Address SPRATTS PATHNT 


239-245 EAST FIEFTY-SIXTH ST., NEW YORK. 


(A MHRICA), 


DOWN-TOWN DEPOT, 18 SOUTH WILLIAM ST. 


LIMIUTHD, 


Or order through 
your Wholesale 
House, 


Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


Mr. JoHN M. TRACY has won a reputation for his faithful portraits of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
a pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. : 

We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in_printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals. 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches, They are as follows: 

Title of Picture. Name of Dog or Dogs. 
Can Shooting in Tennessee, - ~ Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 
nm the Grouse Moor, - - - Bmperor Fred 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - - - Dash III. and Countess May 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


’ _ Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 


Dog 


This cub represents our new style of Leather Dog Lead. It is both light and strong, and 
is made of the best English Harness Leather, with a wrought iron snap and swivel, nickel 
plated. 


Send 25 cents for our 1886 Dlustrated Catalogue containing 72 
pages of illustrations and prices of DOG COLLARS, MUZZLES, 
LEADERS, LOCKS, BELLS, COUPLINGS, KENNEL CHAINS. 
DOG BOOTS made to order. 


Medford Fancy Goods Co., 


TOT BROADWAY, 
NEW YORK. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THs KENNEL RECORD anD Account Boox consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
every experienced breeder. Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 

_ their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just sucha detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. ; 

In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
amore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to Seale ay es 200 pages 
(size 9x114 in.), price $3. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 

Specimen Pages Free ou Application. 


SENSATION. 
We have for sale a few copies of an elegant steel engraving 
of the celebrated pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of 
heet, 22x28. Price, $1 each. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUB. CO., 39 Park Row, N. ¥Y. 


THE BEST ENGLISH PAPER IS 
‘‘The Stock-Keeper”’ 
AND 


FANCIERS’ CHRONICLE 


For all news and information concerning 
Doss, 
Poultry, 
Pizgsceons, 
Rabbits, Cage-Birds, Ete. 


Tt is the recognized English organ on these sub- 
jects, and enjoys the largest circulation of any 
paper of its class, American breeders will find the 
best English stock advertised in its columns, 

Annual Subscription, 13 Shillings. 
Orrices: 139 and 140 Fleet street, E. C., London. 


Glovers Album. 


A Treatise on Canine Diseases. 


CONCISE & PRACTICAL. 


Handsomely Bound and Ilustrated. 
PRICE 50 CENTS, POSTPAID, 


Gino V EEt’s 


IMPERIAL 


DOG REMEDIES 
Mange Curo...... 50c. Distemper Cure 81.00 
Blood Purifier....50c. Vermifuge......... 50c. 
Canker Wash..... &0c. Eye Lotion........ 5Gc. 
Diarrhes Cure...50c. Cure for Fits.... .50c. 
Tonle) 2) P. S222 50c. Liniment.......... 50c, 


Kennel Soap, Best Dog Soap Made, 25c. 


These remedies are sold by druggists and dealers 
in sportsmen's goods, 


H. CLAY GLOVER, V.S, 
Specialist in Dog Diseases, 


1293 Broadway, New York. 


Veterinarian to Westminster Kennel Club, New 
Jersey Kennel Club. Hartford Kennel Club, etc, 

References: Mr, Henry Bergh, President Society 
for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; W. A. Conk- 
lin, V. §., Zoological Department Central Park, N.Y. 


DR. WITHERS’ 


[jitaenge Dog Fon 


UNEQUALLED AS A PREPARED FOOD. 


The combination is such that all breeds of dogs eat it 
greedily, and are greatly benefitted by its use, enabling 
them to endure hard field work. Does not disturb the 
most delicate stomach, causes no bowel complaint, 
(as is done by otherpreparations).The tendency is to tone 
up all the Sra and give them a healthy and natural 
movement. It is particularly beneficial for puppies, 
preventing the pest of worms, avoiding the evils of a 
young dog’slife, The process of cooking isso perfected 
that no waste of nutritious properties takes place, and 
yet so thoroughly cooked that it will keep in the her- 
meticaliy sealed cans inany climate. Wor hunting par- 
tiesitisindispensable. It is pronounced by men of ex- 
perience to be the greatest boon ever brought to their 
notice, and they have endorsed it in the strongest terms. 
The following are afew of our referenees: Dr. Frank 
Perry (Ashmont: Gen. Shattuc, Washington Coster, 
Flatbush, L. I.; J. H. Whitman, 3330 Wabash Ave., 
Chicago; H. WH. Hamelton, Hackensack, N. J.; W. W. 
Titus, Cherry Creek, Miss.; H. H. Cook, Hillsdale, Mich, ; 
Geo. H. Hill, Madeira, Ohio; T. Donohue, La Salle, lll. ; 
Henry L. Goodman, Mohawk Kennels, Auburn, II; 
New Hayen Kennel Club; New Haven, Conn. Prices: 


Seyen-pound cans..... 50c. Two-pound cans....... 20¢ 


Special prices to dealers and to kennels buying in large 
quantities. ‘$) 


A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Sole Agents, 


208 Madison §t., Chicago. 241 Broadway, N. % 


THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS 


SHMONT’S TREATISE on their management 
in Health andin Disease. Price $2. For sale by 
all booksellers, or sent, postpaid, on receipt of price by 


J, LORING THAYER, 186 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass, 


MASTIFFS. 


Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. Y. 


OR SALE.—HAVING RECENTLY ADDED 
several fine brood bitches to the Landseer 
ee oe Scotch deeciounts ae a re- 
uce price of puppies. Some choice grey- 
hounds now ready to ship, DR. VAN HUMMELL, 


Denver, Col, apll6,tt 


The Best in the Market, 
| AUSTIN'S 
Dog Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
superior to any dog food made. 


MANUFACTURED BY 
AUSTIN & GRAVES, 
116 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass. 


New York Agent: 
H. CLAY GLOVER, 1293 Broadway. 


MANGE CURE. 


Best in the world. Best reference. Price $1.00. 
Address A. A. RAYMOND, So. Norwatk, Conn. 


DOGS FOR SALE. 


South Highth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co., 


PALMYRA, N. Y., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
graphs taken by Mr. Walker at the Eastern Field 
Trials. Lists and prices on application. : 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y. 
Trish and Gordon setters for work as well as show. 


decl7,tf£ 
ASHMONT’S 2 
Kennel of Mastiffs 
FOR SALE, 


This is the largest kennel of the breed in America 
if not in the world, and contains many of the noted 


Until sold, champion Hero IL, 
largest puppies ever bred, will, with Ilford Crom- 
well, be in the stud. Fee for either $50, or $25 and 
second choice of the litter. Address 


ASHMONT KENNELS, 


jy8,te£ 1101 Tremont street, Boston, Mass. 
St. Bernardsand Pugs 
CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
jy8,tf Lancaster, Mass. 


BEAGLE PUPS. 


Ioffer fine litter of puppies, by Thane (A.K.R. 
2923) (Frank —Blue Belle) out of Myrtle (A.K.R. 2921) 
(Dodge’s Rattler—Katie). For field qualities this 
stock has no equal. 


BOX 472, PITTSBURGH, PA. 


Graphic--Zitta Puppies. 

I will book a few of the above puppies, whelped 
June 10, 1886, to be delivered in August. FRED F, 
HARRIS, 390 Commercial street, Portland, ae BS 

JEe<4, 


M. GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 

Ireland, is prepared to purchase and ship dogs 
for importers. Dogs purchased from him had the. 
following prizes awarded to them: At New York 
and Chicago, 1883, sixteen firsts, nine special, three 
second and one third. At New York, 1884, seven 
firsts, six specials and one third. 


GREYHOUNDS FOR SALE, 


By champion Memnon out of champion Mother 


WEBBER, 10 Broadway, New York City. j222,2mo 
FOR SALE. 

Rory O’More and Glencho puppy stock; also a 
few superb brood bitches, all of the finest and pur- 
est red Irish strains: full pedigreed. Address with 
stamp W. N, CALLENDER, Albany, N. Y, 


$15.80 per 1000. Box 192, Cincinnati,O, Adopted 
by Texas State Sportsmen's Association, National 


Gun. Asoociation, ef al. When tongue is worn off 
the target can be used with our interchangeable 

Tongueless Arm’’ C. P. No. 8, with solid clay 
tongue, Ready January, 1887. 


OIN THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION. 
Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- 
mation, to the Secretary. Matt R. Freeman, Gen- 
eral Manager. F. C. Etheridge, Secretary and 
Treasurer, Macon, Ga. Board of Directors: Dr. L. 
H. Russell. Springfield, O.; C. M. Stark, Wiuchester, 
Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- 
ton A. Coster, Flatbush, L. I.; Wm. G. Cooper, 
Sayannah, Ga.; H. A, Crawford, Tallahassee, F'a.: 
M. R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F. C. Etheridge, 
Macon, Ga. 


ADAM WATTERS, 


Wholesale and Retail 


Tea Dealer, Wine & Spirit Merchant, 
No. 22 Fahrique Street, 


QUEBEC. 


— 


Fishing and Hunting Parties 
furnished with everything neces- 
sary for the woods on the short- 
est notice. 


Tin Tackle Cases 


Manufactured under Price’s Patent are the 


Best. Be sure to see them. 
No, 1 POCKET, 734334 X134 inches........... $1 50 
No, 2 GEM, 9X65 inches.................5 seey, 4.945 
No. 3 ACMH, 128x5l4 inches.................. 6.75 


Illustrated descriptive circular on application. 
Ask your dealer forthem. H. F. PRIOH, No. 29 
Murray street (Box 2,808), New York, 


OW CAN A BOOT BE WATERPROOF 

AND NOTSWEAT THE FEET? Common 
waterproof boots keep the perspiration in as well 
as the water out, and perspiration that finds its 
way through leather is kept in the rubber boot. 
This renders the sock wet, and, when the wearer 
ceases walking, causes the cold clanmimy feeling 
which is so objectionable and unhealthy, 


THE HANNAFORD VENTILATED 


RUBBER BOOT, 


while it is waterproof and as warm as any boot 
made, provides a way for the perspiration to escape; 
at each step the foul air is forced out of the boot, 
and when the weight of the body is removed from 
the compressible top sole, fresh air is admitted to 
_ the foot; thus the sock is kept free from the mois- 
ture which causes the feet to become cold, sore, and 
tender. Send for circular. 
HANNAFORD VENTILATED BOOT CO. 


79 Milk Street, Boston. 


SHORE BIRDS. 


A pamphlet for those who “gun” 
along he shore. 
TELLS OF 


I, Haunts and Habits—Where the bay birds live, and 
what they do at home. 

II. Range and Migration—Where they go to breed, 
and where to spend the winter. 

Ill. A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of 
shore shooting. 

IV. Nomenclature—A list of our American species 
of Limicole, with a description of each 
species. 

V. Localities—Where to go to shoot them, 

VI. Blinds and Decoys—How to shoot them after 
you have reached the grounds. 


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.The Bat. 


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No breakage or fail- 
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FERRULE 
CEMENT, 


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For Hunting, Fishing, Canoeing, &c. 
They are easy to the feet, and very 
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The English “ Fishing Gazette.” 


Devoted to angling, river, lake and sea fishing, and 

fisheulttirs, 
very Saturday, 16 pages, folio, price 24. 
Volume XI. commenced with number 429 for 
July 11, 1885. 
Eprror—R. B. MARSTON 
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Contains special articles on all fresh and galt 
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natural apes ich where to fish; angling notes and 

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A copy of the current number can be had (post 
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The FISHING GAZETTE circulates extensively 
among anglers and country gentlemen in all parts 
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Magazine Rifle. 


Calibers .32, 40-150 
88, 45-190 + 
.40, 90-3800 


Calibers .40, 75-285 
45, 85-290 
00, 115-346 


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At moving 
objects, every 
amateur 
should have 
Raub’s Patent 
Magazine trap. 
; Holds 25 tar- 
iit rst fuer §=6ogets, 3-inch in 

: diameter, - 
inch thick. Can be discharged in ten seconds iy 
shooter, Targets can be used over many times, 

For circulars address J, L. RAUB, New London, 
Conn. Wholesale Agents, Hartiry & GRAHAM 
New York. 


LEARN TO SHOOT.QUICK oe 


Aotels wid Routes for Sportsnet, 


The Sportsmans Canadian Paradise. 


MUSKOKA LAKES, 


MUSKOKA, JOSEPH, ROSSHAU, 
Reached only by the 


Northern & Northwestern Railway, 


From Toronts or Hamilton, Ont. 

The Muskoka District, famous for its innumer- 
able lakes and streams, has long been known as the 
best FISHING, HUNTING AND CAMPING 
RESORT on the continent. It is within five hours 
ride of Toronto or Hamilton. At Muskoka wharf 
connection is made with the steamers of the Mus- 
koka Lakes Navigation Co. for Bracebridge, Bala, 
Port Carling, Port Cockburn and Rosseau, all 
famous fishing places. Hotel rates, $1.00 to $1.50 
pen day. Camping parties can live at half those 

gures 
MOOSE, DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGE, DUCK, 

BROOK TROUT, MASKALONGE, SALMON 
TROUT. BLACK BASS, PICKEREL, 

These can be had in abundance; no long, tedious 

journeys needed; you will not be disappointed, 


TOURISTS’ RATES. 


Tourists’ or sportsmen’s tickets arn good to stop 
over at any point north of Barrie and for return up 
to close of navigation. Camp. equipage, stores and 
sportsmen’s dogs are carried free when accompa- 
nied by owners. Baggage checked through to prin- 
cipal points on Lakes. For tickets, rates, time ta- 
bles, etc., apply to agents at all principal ticket 
offices in Canada or the United States, or 
A. P. COCKBURN, ROBT. QUINN, 

Gen. Man. M. & N.N. Co., G.P. A., N.& W.Ry., 

Grayenburst, Ont. Toronto, Ont. 


Maine Sportsmen's Resort 


SMITH’S FARM. 


Tim Pond and the Seven Ponds. 


A limited number of guests can obtain good board 
with pleasant rooms newly furnished at the farm 
houses. Beautiful mountain scenery as can be found 
in New England. Pure spring water, high moun- 
tain air, no hay fever or malaria, ea drives to 
good trout brooks. Expert fly-fishermen who have 
fished Tim and the Seven Ponds pronounce it the 
best fly-fishing in America. The camps have been 
thoroughly renovated and everything put in perfect 
order. Tim Pond in care of Mr, Lambert, Seven 
Ponds in care of my son Edgar Smith. With faith- 
ful attendants we are prepared to give better satis- 
faction than ever before. In these ponds trout rise 
to the fly through the entire season, We refer by 
permission to Prof. A. M, Mayer, Stevens Institute 
of Technology, Hoboken, N. J.; E. Lunitz, 50 Cen- 
tre st., New York; EK. M. Messenger, Bromfield 
House; A.W. Robinson, 33 Winter st., Boston, Mass.; 
Wm. Goldthwait, Springfield, Mass.; Rev. ©. L, 
Goodell, 128 Clifford st., Providence, R. 1.; F. 8. 
Diekson, 3729 Chestaut st., Philadelphia, Pa. For 
further information address KENNEDY SMITH, 
Stratton, Me. 


URRIES HOTEL—LAKE ST. JOSEPH. 
Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Black Bass, 

The finest Lake and Brook Trout Fishing in Can- 
ada. Sportsmen who have cast a fiy or trolled a 
spoon in the waters of Lake St. Joseph will come 
again without solicitation. Al lovers of the rod 
are invited to try these waters, wherein the above 
named fish abound without let or kindrance. The 
hotel accommodations, while plain, are, as a rule, 
good, far surpassing the average in countries new 
enough to afford the finest of fishing. Telegraph 
communication to the hotel. It is my aim to make 
sportsmen at home. Four boats and four guides 
are at the hotel in full information of fishing 
grounds, ete. P. GURRIE, Lake St, Joseph, P. @. 

References, Commodore J. U. Gregory, J. G. 
Scott, Esq.. Quebec & Lake St. John Ry., A. Wat- 
ters, Merchant, Quebec. 


MAPLEHURST HOTEL. 
ROSSEAU, MUSKOKA, CANADA. 


First class in all its appointments. This hotel has 
just been erected regardless of expense, with a 
view to the comfort of tourists and sportsmen in 
this wild and romantic region, The fishing, deer 
and bear hunting are unrivalled. Competent guides 
can be obtained. Billiards, tennis, croquet, reading 
room. Daily mail and telegraph. A fleet of boats 
and canoes at the house. A sumptuous table spread. 
Halls and rooms are large and lofty and the view is 
magnificent, J. P. BROWN, Proprietor. 


EW 8T. LAWRENCE HOTEL.—Thousand 
Islands, River St. Lawrence, Cape Vincent, N.Y. 
At this particular place the fishing is conceded by 
all anglers to be the finest fishing grounds at the 
famous 1000 Islands. Experienced fishermen with 
new boats and tackle furnished at reasonable prices. 
Also Bill St. Lawrence” will tow fishing parties out 
from hotel! dock, or take out parties in the river or 
lake. For further particulars address JOHN 0, 
PLANK, Prop., or call at 71 Broadway, Mr, A. F. 
Hieas, Pres. Hotel Co. 


fullard Repeating Arms Co., 
MASS., U.S. A. 


Seca 


Me oT 


Calibers .22, .32, .85, .38, .40, .45 and .50, 


Workmanship and Rapidity of fire. We 
Send for Circular and Price List. 


é "Target & Hunting Rifle. 


Has the same lever breech block and easy movement © 


Hotels and Routes for Sportsmen, 


THE FISHING LINE, 


TAKE THE 


Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad, 


THE DIRECT ROUTE TO 
TRAVERSE CITY, PETOSKEY, MAOKINAO, 
MARQUETTE, and Other Delightful 
Health and Summer Resorts of 


Northern Michigan, 
And the Celebrated Trout and Grayling Streams, 
Beautiful Lakes and Grand Forests of 
this Famous Qountry, 


The waters of Northern Michigan are unsurpassed 
if equaled, ia the abundance end great vAtlety. of 
a RROOK TRO | 

UT abound in the streams, and th 
famous AMERICAN GRAYLING is found only in 
the TROUT 

e season begins May 1 and ends Sept. . 
The GRAYLING season opens June 1 and a ald 


Noy. 1, 

BLACK BASS, PIKE, PICKEREL and SCA- 
LONGE also abound in large numbers in ice apo: 
lakes an‘ lakelets of this Teeny 

OU. The scenery 


TAKE YOUR FAMILY WITH 
of the North Woods and Lakes is very beautiful. 
The air is pure, dry and bracing. 

THE OLIMATEH is Bee ae beneficial to those 
suffering with HAYFEVER and ASTHMATIC AF- 
FECTIONS. 

New hotels with all modern improvements have 
pons ees as well be rte iptbansd d: additions 

e older ones, w. guarantee ample 
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ALL. i 

The completion of this line to Mackinaw City 
forms the most direct route to Mackinac, St. Ignace, 
and in connection with the Detroit, Mackinac & 
Marquette R. R. to Houghton, Hancock, Marquette, 
Negaunee, L'Anse, and all points in the Upper Pen- 
insula of Michigan. 

During the season ROUND TRIP BXGURSION 
TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT LOW RATSS, and 
attractive train facilities offered to tourists and 
sportsmen. 

For Tourist’s Guide, Time Cards and Folders, giy- — 
ing full information, address 


C. L. LOCKWOOD, Gen’! Pass’r nt, 
Grand Rapids, Mich, . 


Hotel Windsor, 


ROUSE’S POINT, 


NEW YORK, 
ADIRONDACKS and LAKE CHAMPLAIN 


The coolest, healthiest end most delightful FAM- 
ILY SUMMER RESORT in Northern New York. 
The Best Fishing Ground in the State. Black 
Bass, Pickerel, Muskalonge and Pike, Hunting, 
Boating and Driving. Open May 15. Yor terms — 
and full particulars address 

CHARLES BECK, as above. 


i 


HUROPEAN PLAN 
MESSENGER, Proprietor. 


The Best Troat Fishing in the World 


is AT THE 


ANDROSCOGGIN LAKES: 


When you get there, stop at the 


Angier’s Retreat, Middle Dam, | 


Lower Richardson Lake. Near the best trout fish- 
ing, and centrally located for excursions. Beds and 
table unsurpassed. Daily mail, stage and steamers, 


The Lakeside, Cambridge, N. H, 


Splendid location at the foot of Lake Umbagog.| 
New house and furniture, Elegant rooms, restful 
beds. Splendid table. Brook trout fishing through 
the season, Partridge, woodcock and duck shoot- 
ing for September and October, Also deer, caribou 
and moose. : 

Rates at either of these two houses, $2.00 per 
day. Address A. L. T, Co., Andover, Mé., or P. O. 
Box 1,467, Boston, Mass., for further particulars. 
Pamphlet containing routes, etc., to both these 
houses mailed free to any person. Address P. O, 
Box 1,467, Boston, Mass. 


TRIPED BASS AND BLUE FISHING. 
Three miles from Newport, R. I.; four miles’ 
from the celebrated West Island Club. Best place 
on the coast for all Kinds of salt water fishing. 
Bass and blue fishing done in the surf from the 
rocks. Board furnished if desired, Parties served 
by the day or week. Seventeen years experience) 
in baiting for bass. Apply to WM, M. HUGHES, 
Box 56, Newport, R. I. 


mechanism as magazine rifles. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Guns, Aoumnurition, ete. 


TEE LTE ACcCA Gu Fit 


BEST ENGLISH 
TWIST BARRELS, 


$35. 


BAR EE’sS 


Latest and Best Invention. 


DAMASCUS STEEL BARRELS, 


$50 to $200. 


Strongest, simplest and best balanced zun made. All have Top Lover, Low Hammers, Rebounding 
Locks, Intere iieoable Parts, Extension Rib, Self-Fastening Compensatin; Fore End, Rubber Butt Plate, 


and the shooting qualities that made the Baker Gun a great success. 


Send for Circulars. 


ITHACA GUN CO., Ithaca, N.Y. 


What the Champions of the World Say: 


Etruarr Ill, Feb. 18, 1884. 
J. C. Petmecky: — 

Dear Sir—l have used your cleaner and find it 
one of the best lever used, and I think it will take 
the place of allt other cleaners. 

Carr. A. H. Bogarpus. 


GAINSVILLE, Ark., May 5, 1884. 
Mr. J. C. Petmecky: 

Dear Sir—I have just received the two gun clean- 
ers, and ladmire them very much. They are the 
best thing I have ever seen. 
everything imaginable, but this simple invention 
aiter using it has become indispensable with me. 
For removing lead on the interior of gun barrels I 
am quite certain its equal has not yet been pro- 
duced. Most truly yours, 

Capt. BE. EH. Stupss. 


AvstTiIn, Tex., March 31, 1885. 
Mr. J. C. Petmecky, Austin, Tex. 
DEAR Sir—At my recent shoot in your city it 


afforded me pleasure to speak of the merits of your 
late invention, the ‘‘Petmecky Gun Cleaner.”’ After 
trying all others I find it the best, arid cheerfully 
recommend it to all sportsmen, I remain, yours 
truly, Dr. W. J. CARVER, 
Champion Shot of the World. 


Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell. 
For Wildfowl Shooting and Long Shots. 
Instantly available as a solid shot. 

These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 
pellets No. 6 shot on a 30in, plate at 110yds. They 
will kill the hardest feathered bird at 130yds., and. 
in a flock at 150yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- 
gauge delivered in New York on remittance of $7, 

The trade should see this projectile at once. 

THE AUTOMATIC SHRAPNELL CO., 

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. 


LYMAN’S 


Patent Gun Sights 
make Hunting and 
TargetRilfles perfect. 
Send for circulars, 
=e WM. LYMAN, 

« Middlefield, Conn. 


CREW PLATES, TAPS, DIES, ETC., FOR 
gunsmiths and amateurs. Send for illustrated 
catalogue to 8. W.CARD & CO,, Mansfield, Mass. 


I have tried almost | 


O07 Wm Schacter a Sone 


OSTON. MASS. << 


‘ MANUFACTURERS On ‘ 
p] FINEHAN MER aA MMERLESS CONS 


-—-+> AGENTS FOR THE <- 


HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON 
Blea eee a 
DALY HAMMER AND HAMMERLESS \ 


BREECH LOADING 
SHOT GUNS. 


Is 
MARLIN & WING! IFES y) 


THE NEW AMERICAN 
Breech-Loading Shot Gun. 


SIMPLE and 
DURABLE. 


Ens MEP, fe 


Rebounding Lock, 
Jhoke-Bore Barrels Ns 
For. close, hard shooting excels all others. Extra 


aeavy puns for ducks @ spetialty. Send stamp for 
Pa a Cc. BR. SHATTUCK, Manufacturer, Hat- 
eld, Mags. 


J. P. DANNEFELSER, 
Practical Gunsmith, 


No. 9 CHAMBERS ST., N. ¥- 


Gung, Rifles, etc., at lowest prices. Second- 
hand Guns bought, sold and exchanged. Written 
guarantee given with every gun. Stocks either 
crooked or straightened. Pistol grips added, horn 
or rubber heel Ristes fitted. Barrels bored to shoot 
elose and hard. Plain locks altered to rebound, 
Pin-fire guns altered to central fire at a reasonable 
price, and all other kinds of repairing executed 
with dispatch and warranted. Shells loaded to 
order, UNS TO HIRE. 


We have only about 100 FOX GUNS 
you want one you had better order at once. 


Catalogues, with dimensions and 


prices of ail guns left, furnished on application. 


AMERICAN ARMS CO. (03 Milk St., Boston, Mass, 


— —S —— 


JUMBOLENE. 


<= => (Trade Mark Registered.) 


Cures and prevents Insect Bites, 
Chapped Hands and Face, 
ment in use for Burns, Scalds, Chilblains. Frost 
Bires, Sprains, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, etc. 

It prevents blood poisonin 
wounds and promotes rapid r 
For Sale by Druggists and Dealers in Sporting 
Goods, at 50 cents per bottle. 


THOS. JENNESS & SON, 
PROPRIETORS, 
Bangor, Me., U.S. A. 


EW EAP 
PN 


Sunburn, 
It ig the best Lini- 


in cuts and other 
ealing in all cases. 


Wholesale Agents: John P, Levell’s Sons, Boston: Hibbard, Spencer Bartlett & chie 
Von Lengerke and Detmold, New York. ; Sor near 


left, in Nos. 7, 8 and 9 grades. If 


Guns, Anumurition, ete. 


a 


PARKER BROTHERS, 


MAKERS, 
MWMreriden, Conn. 


At the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament, held at New Orleans, La., Feb, 11 
to 16, 1885, the First Prize and iaaione Badge in the Individual Championship Match, open 
to all the world, was won by B, Tiepel with a Parker gun. feng ns contestants poogine 
other guns were such champions as Carver, Bogardus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb, and others, ar 
ing the entire tournament more prizes were won with Parker guns, in proportion to the 


number used, than with any other gun. 


Pwrowdder Supplied in W. YY. 


The Cleanest, Strongest and Most Even ot the low or medium 
priced Black Powders in the World. 
. ADDRESS THE AGENTS, 


VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 


OR 843 BROAD STREET 14 Murray Street, New York. 


NEWARK, N. J. 


THE BEST GUNS for the LEAST MONEY, es 


W. W. GREENER’S and C. G. BONEHILL’S GUNS a specialty. General Agent for CARD’s STAND* 
ARM ZLASS BALL TRAT Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Sporting Goods. 


WILL. H. CRUTTENDEN, Cazenovia, Madison County, N. Y. 


Iilustrated Catalogue in colors sent free on application. 


The Maynard Rifles & Shotguns. 


NEW OFF-HAND | TARGET RIFLE, MODEL OF 1882.4 


PRICES REDUCED. Ss 
A > With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 
f Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 
For Huuting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the “*MAWYNARD” more 
‘o ‘ completely supplies the wants of 
Hunters and Sportamen generally than any other Rifle in 
the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 

racy, convenience, durability and safety. is not excelled. 


Send for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 
for using rim and center-fire ammunition. Lvwian 


MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. ®t 
isacfever Arms Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


mm 


PRICK, $75 to $300.00. 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun ia the world with compensated action, to take up 
ear in every direction. The safety is automatic both in locking and releasing. Used by the best trap 


ry 


shots in America, Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention, 


Send for illustrated catalogue. : 
LEFEVER ARMS CoO., Syracuse, N. Y. 
NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 14 Murray St. 
PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH 0. GRUBR & GO., 712 Market St. 
BOSTON J. P. LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington ~t. 


DOG TRAINING: 


8. T. HAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM. 
For sale at this office, Price $1.00, 


Vill FOREST AND STREAM. 


SPORTING GOODS, WILLIAM READ & SONS, 


SOLE PHILADELPHIA AGENTS FOR 107 Washington Street, Boston. 


A. C. SPALDING & BRO’S AGENTS FOR GENUINE — 
LIGHT ‘22 TING GOODS. W. & €{Scott & Sons’ Hammerless Guns, 


SSE With their patented Safety Block Lock, rendering premature discharge impossible, thus doing away 
with the priacipal objection to Hammerless Guns. The most perfect lock yet. We are haymeg a great 
demand for these guns. ‘ 


ABSOLUTE SAFETY. 


BLOCK SAFETY LOCK. 


2 


Base Ball, Lawn Ten % 
Cricket, Foot Ball, 


sicycles, 
s s as This gun is always safe trem any chance of accidental 
Tricycles, Fishing Tackle, &c. discharge. In opening the gun For loading, the Block 
Safety A interposes itself between the hammer B and 


Guns, Revolvers, Ammunition, &C. : swiker , which is only removed when the trigger is 


y} i pulled. The drawing is.intended to show the hammer 


: 5 <i a seus! pas 
q Tk 4 ji aii gees a accidentally discharged, other than by the trigger, and 
, = = 5 | caught by the Block Safety. 
Sree - Send stamp for circulars of this gun and second-hand 
as HILADELPHIA iad phe “ 
’ - 9 u B 5 . - . sg 


GUNS WITH HAMMERS TAKEN IN TRADE, 


BLS CHa 
cue bi 


W-CREERME 


X CHIEF ADVANTAGES: 
o RS CELERITY! COMFORT! ECONONY! 


Prices of the Ejector Guns. 


HE “EJECTOR” GUN is made in one quality 

only, in three styles of finish, and is sold, at 

lower prices than ordinarily charged by leading 
makers for Hammerless Guns, viz: 


A. QUALITY, very best finish, Fancy or Plain, $250 


ae prices of W. W.Greener’s renowned ‘‘Facile 

Princeps” Hammerless and_Patent ‘Treble 
Wedgetast” Guns are as below. Quality in every 
case guaranteed. Shooting equal to that obtained 
at any public trial at home or abroad. 


Prices for Hammer or Hammerless. 


A. Quality, Special Best Gun.........-.---.--+ $300. 06 

1, QUALITY, best style of London -finish........ 3 1. Orage Hea Ghint: 2.4 ee a sed 275.00 
i i i re 2. Ditto, with less engraving and more plainly 

oy eee ae aa ae A Hii tenareanss i ben Prey 550,00 

: 3, Moderately engraved and well finished..... 200.00 

A Second Edition of “THE GUN ” now 4 Engraved and plainly finished.......-... ++. 150 00 

ready. 770 pages, 550 illustrations. Price $2.50; post 5. Plainly mounted and finished, no engraving 125.00 

paid $2.85. Thoroughly revised and corrected, with Cheapest quality Treble Wedgetast Gun...... 100.00 


an Appendix containing Notes on Novelties, Ignition, Y _ = 
Steel Barrels, Proof of Guns, etc, (se fi ’ SN THE TREBLE WEDGEFAST ACTION. 


Increases the strength of the breech action enormously; 
CARTRIDGES. 


there can be no gaping at the breech, and with all the thou- 
Loaded in the best manner with English or American 


The Highest Development of sands of guns so made since introduced in 1873, NOT ONE 
Powder, and put up in packages of twenty-five with 


P has been DESTROYD by any explosive. With Wood 
the Sporting Shotgun. 


F . “f her principle. 
: : Y : Throws out the fired cases, very advantagous in a hot corner; one gum willdo the lighter and safer and stronger than on any ot 

full particulars as to load and quality of ammUni- work of two. Simple, durable, safe, no hitch in any weather, in every way a great TRAPYRP GUN, $25. 

tion at reasonable prices, Arfificial Birds of all convenience, Hundreds of these guns are now in daily use and give complete satis- ae & 00 

kinds for practice shooting. faction. 10-Bores, Extra $5.00. 


SENERY Cc. SQUL 


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ASso pete LEE : 
N.E. AGENTS 


i: AMERICAN scssca 
NS, . uliaog 
Ives, Johnson & Co., Da., Clay. Bird. Revolver. 


ees 


SPORTSME 


Use the Luminous Flies, Spoons, 
Rubber Minnows, Insects, etc., 
in preference to all others for 
reason of the combination qual- 
ity, good for day or night. 

Our rivals in business talking 


to the contrary only advertise Using 88 Cartridges. aa caliben AY. $8.00 
them. Descriptive circular with Satdiater cuits tn /afemation ug OS ees ee 4°50 


testimonial sheet mailed upon 
application. 


ENTERPRISE MFG CO., 


AKRON, O. 


catalogue. SER Ri ee 5.00 


JOHN P. LOVELL’S SONS, 


P. O. Box 2277, Boston, Mass. 


TETOWMAS J. CON EROWY, 


Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 


FINE FISHING TACKLE & CAMPING GOODS. 


65 Fulton Street, New YortkE. 


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VOL. XXVII.—No. 8. | THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1886, UATOR, 


COPYRIGHT, 1886, BY FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co. ENTERED AT NEW Yorx Post OFFICE AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. 


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The American Yacht List 


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Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies dressed to order 
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By C. B. VAUX (*DOT”’’), 


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Dupont’s Choke Bore.—Specially adapted for 
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ALSO THE NEW 


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SPORTING POWDER. 


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Send for illustrated and descriptive pamphlet. 
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Reflecting Lamps, 
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— For Night Hunting and Fish- 
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DASH LAMPS, 
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Send stamp for 
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Send for Prices. No Postal Cards. 


Eaton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
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For sale at all principal_gun stores. Western 
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Chicago, Cannot be sent by mail. 
Manufactured solely by 
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Jersey City, N. J. 
The Open Shot Regulator. 


\ For Ducks, Prairie Chickens, Pig- 

eons and Squirrels. Uses fine or 

| Goarse shot. Send for circular. 

= \ WINANS & WOODEN, 
SSS _ 9 West Kinney 8t., Newark, N. J. 


Sportsmen's Goods. 


New Minnow-Casting Reel. 


Our Imperial Steel Pivot Reel 


WITH INDEPENDENT 


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We have perfected and patented this simple device for throwing 
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Cure for Distemper in Dogs—The New Antiseptic Remedy, $1.00 per box. Me 

Cure for Mange in Dogs—A non-poisonous fluid, which rarely fails to speedily cure Mange in every 
form. It also destroys Lice, Ticks and FJeas in Dogs and other Animals, and Cures Mange in Horses, 
Cattle and Pigs. Price 50c. per bottle, or $3.50 per gallon jar. ! ; 

Cure for Worms in Dogs—A safe and certain expellant, 50c. per box. = 

Purging Pills for Dogs—The Safest Aperient and Liver Pill, 50c, per box. 

Alterative Cooling Powders—50c. per box. 

Cure for Rheumatism, Lumbago and Chest Founder or Kennel Lameness —- 50c, per box. 

Cure for Jaundice or Yellows—50c. per box. Tonic Condition Pills—d0c. per box, 

Cough Pilla—For Common Colds, Asthma, Husk, Sore Throats, etc., 50c. per box. 

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Liniment for Sprains, Rheumatism, ete.—50c. and $2.50 per bottle. 

Stimulant for the Growth of Hair—50c. per bottle. 

Tasteless Aperient Biscuits for Dogs—75c. per tin. Eczema Lotion—$1.00 per bottle. 

**J ocurium”’ (Patent)—A wonderful healing Vegetable Oil, for the Cure of Cuts, Bites or Wounds, or 
* Sore Feet in Dogs and other Animals, 25c., 50c. and $1.00 per bottle. 

Diarrhea and Dysentery Cure—$1.00 per bottle. 

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and in keeping the skin free from Seorf, 25c. per tablet 


“The Common Sense of Dog 


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Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


- Mr. Jonn M, TRACY has won a reputation for his faithful portraits of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
& pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr, Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. _ 

We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals, 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches. They are as follows: 


Title of Picture. Name of Dog or Dogs. 


uail Shooting in Tennessee, - - Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 
in the Grouse Moor, - = - - Emperor Fred 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - - - Dash II. and Countess May 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


Tur Kennet RecoRD AnD Account Book consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry* forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
eyery experienced breeder. Ample provision is also made for recording other miuor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 

In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
amore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to preserve. 200 pages 
(size 9x11 in.), price $8. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 

Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale a few copies of an elegant steel engraving 
of the celebrated pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of 
sheet, 22x28. Price, $1 each. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUR. CO., 39 Park Row, N. Y. 


America Fox-Terviet Club.) Ezize-Bred Collies. 


A choice litter by Bounce (sire of Braw_an’ Bon- 
FIRST ANNUAL SHOW 


nie, lst and special, New Haven) out of Raspberry 
OF 


Girl, by Rutland out of Strawberry Girl; five dogs 
and three bitches. They are.as promising a lot as 

Fox-Terriers, 
Newport, R.1I., Sept. 1 and 2. 


the Eclipse—Nesta litter, which includes Glengarry, 
Heather, Clipper and Lintie, Price on application. 
At the Stud.—CLIPPER, the only one of the 
Eclipse—Nesta litter at public service. Fee, $25. 
Also BOUNCH, by Tramp, averages nine pups to 
the litter and gets winners. Fee $15. 
JAMES WATSON, P. O. Box 770, Philadelphia. 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
Lancaster, Mass. 


BEAGLE PUPS. 


T offer fine litter of puppies, by Thane (A.K R. 
2923) (Frank —Blue Belle) out of Myrtle (A. K.R. 2921) 
{Dodge’s Rattler—Katie). For field qualities this 
stock has no equal. 


BOX 472, PITTSBURGH, PA. 


ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 21. 


: 
_ FRED. HOEY, Hon. Sec’y, 
P. O. Box 2017, New York. 


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aug5,3t 


New Jersey Kennel Club. 
BENCH SHOW 
DoeGs, 


Graphic--Zitta Puppies. 

I will book a few of the above puppies, whelped 
June 10, 1886, to be delivered in August. FRED F, 
HARRIS, 390 Commercial street, Portland, a * 

F Je<4, 


In conjunction with the 
New Jersey State Agricultural Society, 
AT WAVERLY. N. J., 
September 14, 15, 16 & 17, 1886. 
ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 1. 


Entry Blanks and Premium Lists can be had of 
A. P. VREDENBURGAH, Sxo’y, 
aug5,4t 14 Murray st., New York. 


ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES. 


From imported Flora, by Roy (Dash III.—Bessie), 
whelped March 3, 1886. Dogs or bitches. Will guar- 
antee these pups to be just right; strong nose, na- 
tural hunters, and very staunch, requiring but little 
training. 


_ for the trade, and to show as well in the field as on 
paper. Address, H. J. PIERRE, Winsted, Conn. 
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They are not sold to close out any scrub }- 
stock or to make room, but were bred especially - r d ( 
| est ved Irish strains: full ped 


M. GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 

Treland, isprepared to purchase and ship dogs 
for importers. Dogs purchased from him had the 
following prizes awarded to them: At New York 
and Chicago, 1883, sixteen firsts, nine special, three 
second and one third, At New York, 1884, seven 
firsts, six specials and one third. 


GREYHOUNDS FOR SALE, 
By champion Memnon out of champion Mother 
Demdike, the champion of England and America 
The above have more prizes to their credit than 
any other greyhounds liying. The FoREsT AND 
STREAM says Of Mother Demdike: ‘Fhe most per- 
fect greyhound we have ever seen.”? CEAS, D. 
WEBBER, 10 Broadway, New York City. j722,cmo 


FOR SALE. 

Rory O*More and Glenckho puppy stock; also a 
few superb brood bitches, all of the finest and pur- 
eed. Address with 
stamp W. N. CALLENDER, Albany, N. Y. 


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Annual Subscription, 13 Shillings. 
OrFices: 139 and 140 Fleet street, E. C., London. 


Glovers Album. 


A Treatise on Canine Diseases. 


CONCISE & PRACTICAL. 


Handsomely Bound and Illustrated. 
PRICE 50 CENTS, POSTPAID. 


GOLOoOVHE’s 


IMPERIAL 


DOG REMED 
Mange Cure...... 5c. Distemper Cure 81.00 
Blood Purifier....50c. Wermifuge......... 50c. 
Oanker Wash..... 50c. Eyo Lotion........ 50c, 
Diartrhes Cure...66c. Cure for Fits.... .50c. 
Tonic).-.:.... 20... 50c. Liniment.......... 50c, 


Kennel Soap, Best Dog Soap Made, 25c. 


These remedies are sold by druggists and dealers 
in sportsmen’s goods. 


H. CLAY GLOVER, V.S, 


Specialist in Dog Diseases, 
1293 Broadway, New York. 


Veterinarian to Westminster Kennel Club, New 
Jersey Kennel Club, Hartford Kennel Club, ete. 

References: Ir, Henry Bergh. President Society 
for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; W. A. Conk- 
lin, V. §., Zoological Department Central Park, N.Y. 


DR. WITHERS’ ‘ 


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UNEQUALLED AS A PREPARED FOOD. 


The combinationis such that all breeds of dogs eat it 
grecdily, and are greatly benefitted by its use, enabling 
them to endure hard field work. Does not disturb the 
most delicate stomach, causes no bowel complaint, 
(as is done by other preparations).The tendency is to tone 
up allthe OreEne and give them a healthy and natural 
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preventing the peat of worms, avoiding the evils of a 

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notice, and they have endorsed it in the strongest terms. 
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Perry Gabon Gen, Shattue, Washington Coster, 
Flatbush, L. 1.; J. H. Whitman, 3330 Wabash Ave., 
Chicago; H. HE. Hamelton, Hackensack, N. J.; W. W. 
Titus, Cherry Creek, Miss.; H. E. Cook, Hillsdale, Mich. ; 
Geo. H. Hill, Madeira, Ohio; T. Donohue, La Salle, 111. ; 
Henry L. Goodman, Mohawk Kennels, Auburn, IIL; 
New Haven Kennei Club, New Haven, Conn. Prices: 


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Special prices to dealers and to kennels buying in large 
quantities. . @ 


A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Sole Agents, 
2108 Madison St., Chicago. #41 Broadway, N. Y- 


THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS 


_ASHMONT’S TREATISE on their management 
in Health andin Disease, Price $2. For sale by 
all booksellers, or sent, postpaid, on receipt of price by 


J, LORING THAYER, 186 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. 


MASTIFFS. 


Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. Y. 


OR SALE.—HAVING RECENTLY ADDED 
several fine brood bitches to the Landseer 
Kennels of Scotch deerhounds and greyhounds re- 
duced the price of puppies. Some choice grey- 
hounds now ready to ship. DR. VAN HUMMELL, 
Denver, Col. apli6,tf 


»|Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated. dogs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 1012. 


LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE, BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Setter); 
DON (Pointer), SENSATION, DASHING 
MONARCH, GLADSTONE, GROUSE DALE, 
SAN ROY, GATH, BANG BANG, RUSH 
GLADSTONE, DARKNESS, PEEP-O-DAY, 
BESS A., AMERICAN DAN,. CARRIE J. 
PINK B.. JULE, DASH AND BESS, PRIDE 
OF THE BORDER. 


Price for the full set of twenty-six pictures, 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address 


Forest and Stream Pub. Co., 


P. O. Box 2832, New York City 


The Best in the Market, 
AUSTIN’S 


Dog Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used ft to be 
superior to any dog food made. 


MANUFACTURED BY 


AUSTIN & GRAVES, 
116 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass. 


New York Agent: 
H. CLAY GLOVER, 1293 Broadway. 


WOOUILL'S IMPROVED DOG SOAP. 


Will positively Kill Fleas and Improve the Coat. 
Endorsed by Jas. Watson, Frank Dole, Edw. 
Lever, Arthur Chambers, A. F. Hausmann, Che- 
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Imparts a Natural Gloss to the Coat, and 
renders the skin Soft and Smooth, 

The only soap that will positively kill fleas and 
other Parasites without injury to the animal. 
No Carbolic Acid, no Disagreeable odor, and is a 
perfectly harmless PURE WHITE SOAP. In- 
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Forsale by Druggists and Dealers. 


Be sure wo ODILL’ Take no 


and get other. 


GEO. D. WOODILL, Manufacturer, 
718 Green St., Philadelphia. 
Sent by mail on receipt of 25 cents. 


Bohannan’s Magic Skin Cure. 


A positive and absolute cure for M AN GE 


Cures quicker, cheaper and better . 

than auy article ever offered to the public. Two 
cakes, #1, post paid. Nocure no pay. Address 
A. A. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn. 


DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, fexhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde, Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs ugs, 
French poodles, St. Bernards, mastiffs an lack 
and tan terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 
eonstaitly on hand. Those desiring to purchase 
will do well to consult me, WM. W. SILVEY, 135 
South Highth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


The Field Sportsman's Pictare Co, 


PALMYRA, N. Y., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
graphs taken by Mr. Walker at the Hastern Field 
Trials. Lists and prices on application. 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
i PALMYRA, N,. Y. 
Trish and Gordon setters for work as well as show. 


decl7.tf£ 
ASHMONT’S- , 
Kennel of Mastiffs 
FOR SALE. 


This is the largest kennel of the breed in America, 
if not in the world, and contaius many of the noted 
prize winners of the day. Among them are cham- 
pions Hero II., Lorna Doone, Dolly Varden and Il- 
ford Cromwell, Bal Gal and many others. 


ASHMONT KENNELS, 


Jy8,té 1101 Tremont street, Boston, Mass. 


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THE 


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Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made. 
Will sail against the wind without raising,a tault with 
all other targets, 
trap or our trap. The cheapest and best target on the 
market. Sample box of 100 birds, $1. Send for prices to 


Can be thrown from clay. pigeon 


NIAGARA FLYING TARGET CO., 
MAEERS OF 


BLACK BIRDS, TARGET BALLS, TRAPS, ETC. 


P, O. Box 427, Suspension Bridge, N. Y. 


$15.80 per 1000. Box 192, Cincinnati,O. Adopted 
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Gun Asoociation, et al. When tongue is worn off 
the target can be used with our interchangeable 
“Tongueless Arm’ C. P. No. 3, with solid clay 
tongue. Ready January, 1887. 


OIN THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION. 
Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- 
mation, to the Secretary. Matt R. Freeman, Gen- 
eral Manager. F. ©. Etheridge. Secretary and 
Treasurer. Macon, Ga. Board of Directors: Dr. L. 
KE. Russell. Springfield, O.; C. M. Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.; J. Von Leugerke, New York city; Washing- 
ton A. Cester, Flatbush, L. 1; Wm. G. Cooper, 
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M. R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F, C. Etheridge, 


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QUEBEC, 


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Fishing and Hunting Parties 
furnished with everything neces- 
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est notice. 


Tin Tackée Cases 


Manufactured under frice’s Patent are the 


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No. 3 ACME, 12X8x514 inches. .... 0.0.00. 0.0 6.75 


Tiiustrated descriptive circular on application. 
Ask your dealer forthem. H. F. PRICE, No, 29 
Murray street (Box 2,308), New York. 


OW CAN A BOOT BE WATERPROOF 

AND NOT SWEAT THE FEET? Common 
waterproof boots keep the perspiration in as well 
as the water out, and perspiration that finds its 
way through leather is kept in the rubber boot. 
This renders the sock wet, and, when the wearer 
ceases walking, causes the cold’ clammy feeling 
‘which is so objectionable and unhealthy. 


THE HANNAFORD VENTILATED 
RUBBER BOOT, 


while it is waterproof and as warm as any boot 
made, provides away for the perspiration to escape; 
at each step the foul air is forced out of the boot, 
and when the weight of the body is removed from 
the compressible top sole, fresh air is admitted to 
the foot; thus the sock is kept free from the mois- 
ture which causes the feet to become cold, sore, and 
tender. Send for circular. 


HANNAFORD VENTILATED BOOT CO. 
79 Milk Street, Boston. 


SHORE BIRDS. 


A pamphlet for those who “gun” 
along he shore, 
TELLS OF 


I. Haunts and Habits—Where the bay birds live, and 
what they do at home, 

Il. Range and Migration-—Where they go to breed, 
and where to spend the winter. 

tl. A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of 
shore shooting. 

[V, Nomenclature—A list of our American species 
of Limicole, with a description of each 
species. 

¥. Localities—Where to go to shoot them. 

Vi. Blinds and Decoys—How to shoot them after 
you have reached the grounds. 


44 pp., paper. Price, 15 Cents. 


The Bat. 


Thrown from a 
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No breakage or fail- 
shot marks. Hvery 


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one breaks when hit, Flight and price notequalled. 


We also manufacture Balls and Traps. Send for 
our prices before ordering elsewhere. TARGET 
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Persian Roses. . W. EF. 

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URRIES HOTEL.—LAKE ST.- JOSEPH. 
Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Black Bass. 

Tne finest Lake and Brook Trout Fishing in Can- 
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are invited to try these waters, wherein the above 
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good, far surpassing the average in countries new 

| enough to afford the finest of fishing. Telegraph 
communication to the hotel. Itis my aim tomake 
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are at the hotel in full information of fishing 
grounds, etc. P. GURRIE, Lake St. Joseph, P. Q. 

References, Commodore J. U. Gregory, J. G, 
Scott, Ksq.. Quebec & Lake ‘St. John Ry., A. Wat- 
ters, Merchant, Quebec. 


EW sT. LAWRENCE HOTEL.—Thousand 
Islands, River St. Lawrence, Cape Vincent, N.Y. 
At this particular place the fishing is conceded by 
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Also “Bill St. Lawrence” will tow fishing parties out 
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lake. For further particulars address JOHN O. 
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Hotels and Routes tor Sportemen, 


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MUSKOKA, JOSEPH, ROSSEAU, 
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connection is made with the steamers of the Mus- 
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famous fishing places. Hotel rates, $1.00 to $1.40 
a day. Camping parties can live at half those 


gures 
MOOSE, DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGE, DUCK, 
BROOK TROUT, MASKALONGH, SALMON 
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offices in Canada or the United States, or 
A. P, COCKBURN, ROBT. QUINN, ’ 

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The Best Fishing Ground in the State. Black 
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and full particulars address 

CHARLES BECK, as above. 


Bromfield House, Boston. 


PLAN 
MESSENGER, Propristor. 


The Best Troat Fishing in the World 


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The Lakeside, Cambridge, N. H, 


Splendid location at the foot of Lake Umbagog. 
New house and furnitures Elegant rooms, restful 
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Rates at either of these two houses, $2.00 per 
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Pamphlet containing routes, éte., to both these 
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MAPLEHURST HOTEL. 
ROSSEAU, MUSKOKA, CANADA. 


First class in all its appointments. This hotel has 
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room. Daily mailand telegraph, A fleet of boats 
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magnificent. J. P, BROWN, Proprietor. 


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At the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament, held at New Orleans, La., Feb. 11 
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from $20.00 upward. . 

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The American Yacht List 
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built the last thirteen years. 


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DESIGNED BY 
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STEAM YACHTS A SPECIALTY, 18 Cranley 
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Steam Yachts Specially Offered For Sale. 


Iron steam yacht, 194x251214, speed 14 knots. 
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Steam Yachts and Launches of all sizes for Rac- 
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Steam Vessel Brokers and Marine Hngineers, 
6 State Street, New York. 


Hunting Boats, Sneak Boxes, 
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Built to order after the most approved models. 
Correspundence solicited and prices given on appli- 
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OR SALE,—IWPORTED CUTTER BAYA- 
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Watson; one year old. A beautiful little Bbip of 
best build, finish and equipment. BURGESS 
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Canoe and Camera. 


@Y THOMAS SEDGWICK STEELE, Of Hartford, Conn. 


123 exquisite illustrations of life in the woods, 
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The humorous as well as the serious side of cam 
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of nature, has made the work all that could be 
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Snven Eprrions of these works sold. Most popu- 
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A KEW MAINE MAP, 


Aroostook, Penobscot and St, John River 


Compiled by Tuomas SEDGWICK STEELE. 
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Price, 25 Cents Per Box. 

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Ideal Shot Shell 


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Canoe and Camp Cookery. 


| By “SENECA.” 

A practical cook book for eanoeists, Corinthiaw sailors and outers. Practical because 
the author gives explicit and intelligible directions for preparing such dishes as he has him- 
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absurdly impractieable dishes given in some so-called camp cookery books, The cooking 
outfit is described, and numerous hints on camp economy add to the value of the work. 
Cloth, 96 pages. Price $1.00. . : 

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HARRINGTON & RIGHARDSON'S] SPORTSMEN'S DEPOT. 


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N.E. Cor. Second and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia 
DEALER IN 


Fishing Tackle, Guns & Sporting Goods 


Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies dregsed to order 
‘“Krider’s’’ Celebrated Center Enamel Split ~ 
Bamboo Rods. Spratt’s Patent Dog 
Biscuits and Cheltenham Beef 
Fibrine Dog Cakes. 


Taxidermy in all its branches. 


Agent for West Jersey Game Protective Society 
Repairing promptly attended to. 


Philadelphia Fishing Tackle House, 


Shipley’s Pat. Fly Book. 


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its use the gut is kept straight regardless of leng 
of gut, and flies can be placed in position and re- 
moved far more readily than in old style books. 
Price to hold 8 dozen flies...........-.... $3.00 each. 

in} “e te 1 iT ae ced ck ge, Ps . oe 

Illustrated price list of tackle, etc., by mail for 
10 cents in stamps. 


A. B. SHIPLEY & SON, 
503 Commerce st., Philadelphia, 
Ce a ee Se ey 


J. KANNOFSKY & CO., 
Practical Glass Blowers, 


And manufacturers of 


aay eyes ea ee eas nud pearaat a 
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Fine Rods & Tackle. 


Send 15 cents for beautifully illustrated catalogue 
with prices marked at bed rock. 

Lock Box No, 11, High Bridge, N. J. 
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15 years experience, 4 

PATENTS ioe a WE & Baron 

B Office. Send model or 
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new book on patents. Expert searches. Patent 
litigations. E. B. STOCKING, Attorney, opp, 
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Aumnuinition, ete. 
ORANGE SPORTING 


POWDER. 


Orange Lightning. 
Orange Ducking. 
Orange Rifle. 
Creedmoor. 


ELECTRIC BLASTING APPARATUS, 


Send postal card for Illustrated Pamphlet, showing 
sizes of grains of powder, Furnished free. 


Laflin & Rand Powder €o., 


29 MURRAY ST.,N. Y. 


GUNPOWDER! 


Dupont’s Rifle, Sporting and 
Blasting Powder. , 
THE MOST POPULAR POWDER IN USE! 


DUPONT’s GUNPOWDER MILs, established in 
1802, haye maintained their great reputation for 
eighty-four years. Manufacture the following 
celebrated brands of powder: 


Sportsnten’s Goods, 


New Minnow-Casting Reel, 
Our Imperial Steel Pivot Reel 


WITH INDEPENDENT SPOOL. 


Dupont’s Crystal Grain.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 4 
fine) unequalled in pee quickness and clean- 
ness; adapted for glass all and pigeon shooting. 
Packed in I Ib. canisters. 
Dupont’s Eagle Ducking.—Nos. 1 oar’) to 
3 (fine); burns slowly, strong and very clean; great 
penetration, with a close pattern; adapted for 
glass-ball, pigeon, duck and other shooting, with 
either muzzle or breéch-loaders. Packed in 1 Ib. 
and 5 1b.-canisters and 614 and 1244 Ib. kegs, 
Dupont’s Choke Bore.—Specially adapted for 
“Choke Bore” Guns, and particularly for prairie 
and upland shooting, Burns slowly, strong and 
moist; does not cake or burn on the barrels, gives 
both a good penetration and a close pattern; will 
be found well adapted for glass-ball and pigeon 
shooting. Made of two sizes only, Nos. 7 and No. 
5, No? being the coarsest. Packed in 614 Ib. kegs 
and 1 Ib. canisters. 


Size No. 8. 


We have perfected and patented this simple device for throwing 
a multiplying reel in and out of gear at will. 

In casting a minnow or other bait, more force has to be used than 
really necessary to cast the bait, as so much of the power used is 
absorbed in starting the handle running, which ‘when started 
causes the reel to overrun. 

This trouble is overcome by our device, 
simply pushing a lever or index one way to ungear the reel, and 
the reverse way to gear it for reeling in or playing the fish. 

This must commend itself to anglers for casting a long dis- 
tance or for casting a light. bait. 


which is applied by 


Dupont’s Eagle Rifle.—A quick, strong and Prices, o, Ne $2 1.00 $ 19.50 $ 18.00 Each. 
clean peyeters of very fine grain, for pistol shoot- Si ! 2 3 31 
ing. Packed in 11b. canisters and 6 4 lb. kegs. IZOES, + « « 2 
Dupont’s Rifle Fg. “Sea Shooting.”—F¥g. 100 45 yds. No. G. line. 


and FE FF¢. The as for long-range rifle shooting, 
the FFg. and FFFg. for general use, burning 
strong and moist. Packed in 4 Ib., 1 Ib. and 5 Jb. 
canisters, 614, 1244 and 25 lb. kegs. Fe. coarse, 
FFF eg. fine. 


This improvement we are also applying to our New Salt-Water 
Reels. Call and see them. 


WILLIAM MILLS & SON, 


No. 7 Warren St., New York. 


Send 3-cent stamp for large Dlustrated Catalogue of Anglers’ Supplies. 


Dame, Stoddard & Kendall, 


Successors to BRADFORD & ANTHONY. 
374 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 
Ss ‘JULY FIRST OPENS THE SEASON FOR 
Black Bass Fishing. 
WE HAVE IN STOOK A LARGE VARIETY OF SUITABLE TAOKLE, OOMPRISING. 
Fine Hand-Made Wood, and Split Bamboo 


FLY, AND MINNOW CASTING RODS. 
WMO. TIiPLYvYING REELS, 


With Combination Click and Drag. 


Enameled Silk Fly Lines, 
Leaders, Hooks, Flies, 


—AND— 


SKINNER’S CELEBRATED FLUTED SPOONS, 


AT THE LONDON FISHERIES EXHIBITION 
TEE WIiChOors 


Hexagonal Split Bamboo Fishing Rods 


Were awarded Three Silver Medals and the highest special prize—10 Sovereigns, Noted for excel 
ence more than numbers, This is the highest ee awarded to any American for Split Bamboo Roda. 
Manufactured by B. F. NIOHOLS, 153 Milk Street, Boston, Masa. 
Send for list with Massachusetts Fish and Game Laws. 


The “L.C, Smith” Top 


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Dupont’s Sporting, Mining SHIPPING and Blast- 
ing Powders of all sizes and descriptions. Special 
Grades for Export. Also Rifie, Cartridge, Mus- 
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Powder manufactured to order of any required 
grain or proof. ¢ 

Agencies in all the cities and principal towns 
throughout the United States. - 


E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., 
87 Beaver street, New York. 


N.B.—Use none but DUPONT’S Fg. or FF. for 
long-range rifie shooting. 


Oriental Powder Mills, 


BOSTON, MASS. 
Western Sporting, 
Wild Fowl Shooting, 
Falcon Ducking, 
ALSO THE NEW 


WING SHOT 


SPORTING POWDER. 


AGENCIES AT ALL PRINCIPAL POINTS 
IN THE WEST. 


Send for illustrated and descriptive pamphlet. 
FERGUSON’S PATENT ADJUSTABLE 


Refiecting Lamps, 
With Silver-Plated Parabolic Reflectors. 


For Night Hunting and Fish- 
ing, Camping, Canoeing, 
Driving at Night, etc. 
DASH LAMPS, 
POLICE LANTERNS, 
POCKET LAMPS, ETC. 
Send stamp for 
Iustrated Catalogue. 
A. FERGUSON, 
65 Fulton Street, N. ¥ 


Haton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
MENTS. Specially adapted for salt water shooting. 


For sale at all principal gun stores. Western 
trade supplied dy HK. EH. EATON, 53 State street, 
Chicago, Cannot be sént by mail, 

Manufactured solely by 
GHO. B, EATON, 570 Pavonia Aveuue, 


_ Jersey City, N. J. é 


The Open Shot Regulator. 
f=\ For Ducks, Prairie Chickens, Pig- 
——f=\eons and Squirrels. Uses fine or 
\ rcoarse shot. Send for-circular, 

y ANS & WOODEN, 
¥ 97 West Kinney S8t., Newark, N. J. 


Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking Guns a Specialty. 
Send for Illustrated Catalogue containing full description. 


L. C. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


Aaumiunition, ete. 


The Hazard Powder Co, 


MANUFACTURERS OF 


Gunpowder 


Hazard’s ‘‘EKlectric Powder." 

Nos, 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse), Unsurpassed in point 
of strength and cleanliness. Packed in square Cents i 
ters of one pound only, 

Hazard’s ‘American Sporting.” 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 8 (coarse). In1 Jb. canisters and © 

814 Ib. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 

land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short guns, 
Hazard’s “Duck Shooting.” 


Nos. 1(fine) to 6 (coarse), In 1 and 5 1b, canisters 
and 614 and 1246 Ib, kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 
penetratt For field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders, 


Hazard’s ‘“‘Kentucky Rifie.”’ 


FFG, FFG and “Sea Shooting” FG in kegs of 25, 
124g and 614 lbs. and cans of dlbs. FFFG is also 
packed in 1 and 44 1b. canisters. Burns strong and — 
moist. The FF¥G and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the ‘Sea Shooting” PG is the 
standard Rifle Powder of the Country. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder, 


GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
DER; also, SPECIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT OF 
ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUFAC- 
TURED TO ORDER. 

The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- 
pany’s Agents, in every prominent city or whole- 
sale at our office. 


63 PINE STREET, NEW YORK. 
When ordering shells imsist that they be 
loaded with Hazard Powder. ~ 


The Alford & Berkele Co., 


77 Chambers Street, 
(P. O. Box 2002), 
New York, Agents. 
THE AMERICAN 
BUCKLE & CARTRIDGE CO, 


Manufacturers of 
BRASS & PAPER 


Waterproof Shot Shells. 


We call your attention to 
our line of Brass and Paper 
Shot-Shells. These goods 
having been much im- 
proved in quality, are guar- 
anteed equal to any in the 
market, and we offer them | 
at lower than the combina- 
tion prices. Samples and 
quotations will be fur- 
nished on application. 

No. 2 Copper Primers of 
any make adapted to our | 
shells. 


FiLN DS’ 


BLACK-FLY 
CREAM, 


For Repelling 
Flies, Mosquitoes, Midges and other 
Insects, and protecting the Skin 
from Sunburn, Irritation 


and Infection. 
No Tar. No Stain. 
N. Y,, June 15, 1884. 


GLENS Fans 

Mr. A. 8. Hinds, Portland, Me.: 

Drsr SrR—I have not sooner acknowledged the 
receipt of box of ‘Black-Fly Cream,” as I desired 
to first test it; this I have now done on two fishing 
trips where I found the Mosquitoes, Black Flies, 
Punkies and Moose or Deer Flies in great abundance. 
Although all these pests swarmed about me, I found ~ 
the Cream a perfect preventive against their bites / 
when it was applied to face, hands, ears and neck, | 
For many years I haye sought after the insect re- 
Rous and have tried all manner of compounds 

ut yours is the most thorough, at the same time 
cleanly and not disagreeable. 

Yours truly, 


Price, 25 Cents, Postpaid. 
SOLD BY DEALERS IN SPORTING GOODS, 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Sorp By ALL DEALERS Turoucnour THe WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION-I87B. 


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STONEHENGE ON THE DOG, 
Price $3.50. _ 


For sale by Forest and Stream Publishing Co, 


Action, Double Cross-Bolted 
-—LOADING GUN! 


It has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
sight when cocked. 


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WEIGHTS: 
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No. 12-Gauge, 714 to 914 Ibs. 


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PATENT MEAT “FIBRINE” VEGETABLE DOG CAKES (WITH BEETROOT). 


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IL DOG Cc AKES. Especially valuable for Puppies after Distemper, 
100 Ib. 


DOG MEDICINES. 


Liniment for Sprains, Kheumatism, etc.—S0e. and $2.50 per bottle. 


Cure for Distemper in Dogs—The New Antiseptic Remedy, $1.00 per box. _ 

Cure for Mange in Dogs—A non-poisonous fluid, which rarely fails to speedil 
form. It also destroys Lice, Ticks and Fleas in Dogs and other Animals, and 
Cattle and Pigs. Price 50c. per bottle, or $3.50 per gallon jar. 

Cure fer Worms in Dogs—A safe and certain expellant, 50c. per box. 

Purging Vills for Dogs—The Safest Aperient and Liver Pill, 50c.-per box. 

Alterative Cooling Powders—50c. per box. 

Cure for Rheumatism, Lumbago and Chest Founder or Kennel Lameness —50c, per box, 

Cure for Jaundice or Yellows—50c. per box. Tonic Condition Pills—50c. per box. 

Cough Pills—For Common Colds, Asthma, Husk, Sore Throats, etc., 50c. per box, 

Cure for Canker cof the Ear—b0c. and $2.50 per bottle, 


cure Mange in every 
ures Mange in Horses, 


Stimulant for the Growth of Hair—50c. oe hes 
Cc. Per tin. 
egetable Oil, for the Cure of Cuts, Bites or Wounds, or 


Tasteless Aperient Biscuits for Dogs—7 
*Locurium”’ (Patent)—A wonderful bealing 


also for Dogs recovering from Illness 


Eczema Lotion—$1.00 per bottle. 


Sore Feet in Dogs and other Animals, 25c., 50c. and $1.00 per bottle, 


Diarrh@a and Dysentery Cure—$i.00 par bottle. 


Dog Soap—is entirely free prem poison, and most effective in the destruction of Lice, Fleas and Ticks, 
and in keeping the skin free frem Scurf, 25c. per tablet ; 
“The Common Sense of Dog Doctoring’”’—Price, 25c. (or post free 28c.), contains 120 pages of 
thoroughly Practical Information with regard to the treatment of Canine Diseases and Breeding and 


Rearing of Dogs. 


THE PILLS AND POWDERS WILL BE SENT BY POST WITHOUT EXTRA OHARGE, 


Adress SPRATTS PATHNT 


239-245 EAST FIFTY-SIXTH ST., NEW YORK. 


(A MHRICA), 


DOWN-TOWN DEPOT, 18 80UTH WILLIAM ST. 


LIMITED, ‘ 


Or order threngh 
your Wholesale 
House, 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE., 


1, The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
3, The fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish. 
5. Tbe Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 
7. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every oue a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. Price 10 cents, 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
39 Park Row, New York. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KENNEL RECORD AND ACcoUNT Boox consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
every experienced breeder. Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, eyen among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. ; 

In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
amore careful system of record than they haye been accustomed to preserve. 200 pages 
(size 9x114 in.), price $8. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 

Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale a few copies of an elegant steel engraving 
of the celebrated pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of 
sheet, 22x28. Price, $1 each. 

FOREST AND STREAM PUR. CO.. 89 Park Row. N. Y. 


Americal For Ternisr (In),| Brize-Bred. Collies. 


FIRST ANNUAL SHOW 


Fox-Terriers, 
Newport, R. 1, Sept. 1 and 2. 


ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 21. 


— es 


PRED, HOEY, Hon. Sec'y, 
P. O. Box 2017, New York. 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 


jy8tf + Lancaster, Mass, 


EK. B. GOLDSMITH, 
Custom House and Forwarding Agent, 


58 WALL STREET, NEW YORK, 
Receives and forwards Dogs, Fowls, etc., étc., to 
any destination. Kennel Clubs, Sportsmen and 
others, intending to import degs from Europe, 
should have their stock consigned to him. ‘or- 
mation furnished in regard to the best methods of 
importing, shipping, etc. 


M. GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 

Treland, is prepared to purchase and ship dogs 
for importers. Dogs purchased from him had the 
following prizes awarded to them: At New York 
and Chi , 1883, sixteen firsts, nine special, three 
second and one third. At New York, 1884, seven 
firsts, six specials and one third. 


GREYHOUNDS FOR SALE, 
By champion Memnon out of champion Mother 
Demdike, the champion of England and America 
The above have more prizes to their credit than 
any other greyhounds living. The ForEst AND 
STREAM Says of Mother Demdike: ‘The most per- 
fect greyhound we have ever seen.’’ CHAS. D. 
WEBBER, 10 Broadway; New York City. j-22,°mo 


FOR SALE. 

Rory O’More and Glencké puppy stock: also a 
few superb brood bitches, all of the finest and pur- 
est red Irish strains; full pedigreed. Address with 
stamp W. N. CALLENDER, Albany, N. Y. 


OR SALH.—_FOXHOUND PUP, 3 MOS. OLD. 
cheap and a beauty; 4% Byron,}4 nativestock. 


H, C. NEWELL, Ashburnham, Mass. augo,3b 


augs,st 


New Jersey Kennel Club. 
BENCH SHOW 
Does, 

In conjunction with the 
New Jersey State Agricultural Society, 


AT WAVEBLY, N. J., 
September 14, 15,16 & 17, 1886. 
ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 1. 


Entry Blanks and Premium Lists can be had of 
A. P. VREDENBURGH, Szc'y, 
augi,4t . 14 Murray st., New York. 


ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES. 


From imported Flora, by Roy (Dash T1T.—Bessie), 
whelped Marck 3, 1886. Dogs or bitches. Will guar- 
antee these pups'to be just right; strong nose. na- 
tural hunters, and very staunch, requiring but little 
trainmg. They are not sold to close out any scrub 
stock or to make room, but were bred especially 
for the trade, and to show as well in the field as on 
paper. Address, H. J. PIERRE, Winsted, Conn. 


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THE BEST ENGLISH PAPER IS 
‘The Stock-Keeper”’ 
AND 


FANCIERS’ CHRONICLE 


For all news and information concerning 
Doss, 
Poultry, 
Pigeons, 
Rabbits, Cage-Birds, Etc. 


Tt is the recognized English organ on these sub- 
jects, and enjoys the largest circulation of any 
paper of its class. American breeders will find the 
best English stock advertised in its columns. 

Annual Subscription, 13 Shillings, 
Orvicres: 189 and 140 Fleet street, HE. C., London. 


Glovers Album. 


A Treatise on Canine Diseases. 


CONCISE & PRACTICAL. 


Handsomely Bound and Illustrated. 
PRICE 50 CENTS, POSTPAID, 


GLOV ER’s 


IMPERIAL 


DOG 
Mange Cure...... 50c. Distemper Oure 81.00 
Blood Purlifier....50c, Vermifuge......... 56 
Canker Wash..... 59c. Eye Lotion........ 
Diarrhoa Cure,..50c. Cure for Fits, ; 
Tonic. (0. Fe 50c. Liniment.......... 


Kennel Soap, Best Dog Soap Made, 25c. 


These remedies are sold by druggists and dealers 
in sportsmen’s goods. 


H. CLAY GLOVER, V.S, 


Specialist in Dog Diseases, 
1293 Broadway, New York. 


Veterinarian to Westminster Kennel Club, New 
Jersey Kennel Club, Hartford Kennel Olub, ete. 

References: Wr, Henry Bergh, President Society 
for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; W. A. Conk- 
lin, V. §., Zoological Department Central Park, N.Y, 


DR. WITHERS’ 2 


fallénge Dog Food 


UNEQUALLED AS A PREPARED FOOD. 


The combination is such that all breeds of dogs eat it 
edily, and are greatly benefitted by its use, enabling 
them to endurehard field work, Does not disturb the 
moat delicate stomach, causes no bowel complaint, 
(as is done by other preparations),The tendenvy is to tone 
up allthe organs and give them a healthy and natural 
movement. It is particularly beneficial for puppies, 
preventing the pest of worms, avoiding the evils of a 
young dog’slife. The process of cooking isso perfected 
' that no waste of nutritious properties takes place, and 
yet so thoroughly cooked that if will kéép in the her- 
Inetically sealed cans in any climate. For hunting par- 
ties itis indispensable. It is pronounced by men of ex- 
perience to bé the greatest boon ever brought to their 
notice, and they have endorsed it in the strongest terms. 
The following are afew of our references: Dr. Frank 
Perry. Sn Gen. Shattuc, Wissnnig ton Coster, 
Flatbush, L. I.; J. H. Whitman, 33320 abash Ave., 
Chicago; H. H. Hamelton, Hackensack, N. J.; W. W. 
Titus, Cherry Creek, Miss.; H. E. Cook, Hillsdale, Mich. ; 
Geo. H. Hill, Madeira, Ohio; T. Donohue, La Salle, 111. ; 
Hen L. Goodman, Mohawk Kennels, Auburn, IIL; 
New Haven Kennei Club, New Haven,Conn. Prices: 


Seven-pound cans..... 50c. Two-pound eans.......20c_ 


Special prices to dealers and to kennels buying in large 
Quantities. (3) 


_A.G. SPALDING & BROS., Sole Agents, 


108 Madison St., Ohicngo. 241 Broadway, N. Yo 


THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS 


SHMONT’S TREATISE on their management 
in Health andin Disease. Price $2. For sale by 
all booksellers, or sent, postpaid, on receipt of price by 


J, LORING THAYER, 186 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. 


MASTIFEFS. 


Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. Y. 


OR SALE.—HAVING RECENTLY ADDED 
several fine brood bitches to the Landseer 
Kennels of Scotch deerhounds and greyhounds re- 


duced the price of puppies. Some choice grey- 
hounds now ready to ship, DR. VAN HUMMELL, 
Denver, Col. apli6,tt 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now have Peay for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated dogs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 10X12. 


PINK B., JULE, DASH AND BESS, PRIDE 
OF THE BORDER. 


Price for the full set of twenty-six pictures, 
$3.00; 25cts, each, Address 


Forest and Stream Pub. Co., 


P. O, Box 2882. New York City 


The Best in the Market, 
AUSTIN’S 


Dogo Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used +t te be 
superior to any dog food made. 


MANUFACTURED BY 


AUSTIN & GRAVES, 
116 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass. 


New York Agent: 
H. CLAY GLOVER, 1293 Broadway. 


WOODILL'S IMPROVED DOG SOAP. 


Will positively Kill Fleas and Improve the Coat. 
Endorsed by Jas. Watson, Frank Dole, Edw. 
Leyer, Arthur Chambers, A. F. Hausmann, Che- 
quasset Kennels, L. Shuster and other exhibitors. 
Imparts a Natural Gloss to the Coat, and 
renders the skin Soft and Smooth. 

The only soap that will positively kill fleas and 
other Parasites without injury to the animal. 
No Carbolic Acid, no Disagreeable odor, and is a 
perfectly harmless PURE WHITE SOAP. In- 
valuable to Exhibitors. j 

For sale by Druggisis and Dealers: 


Be sure WOODILL’S Take no 


and get other, 


GEO. D. WOODILL, Manufacturer, 
718 Green St., Philadelphia. 
Sent by mail on receipt of 25 cents. 


Bohannan’s Magic Skin Cure. 


A positive and absolute cure for 
Cures quicker, cheaper and better MANGE. 
than any article ever offered to the public. Twe 


cakes, $1, post paid. Nocure no pay. Address 
A. A. RAYMOND, 


DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde, Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs, pugs, 
French poodles, St. Bernards, mastiffs and black 
and tan terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 
constantly on hand. Those desiring to purchase 
will do well to consult me, WM, W. SILVEY, 135 
South Eighth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co., 


PALMYRA, N. Y., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photoe- 
graphs taken by Mr. Walker at the Hastern Field 
Trials. Lists and prices on application. 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y. 
Trish and Gordon setters for work as well as show. 


South Norwalk, Conn, 


decl7.tf 
ASHMONT’S : 
Kennel of Mastiffs 
FOR SALE. 


This is the largest kennel of the breed in America 
if not in the world, and contains many of the noted 
prize winners of the day. Among them ‘are cham- 

ions Hero I1., Lorna Doone, Dolly Varden and Il- 
ord Cromwell, Bal Gal and many others. 

Until sold, champion Hero I1., the sire of the 
largest puppies ever bred, will, with Ilford Crom- 
well, be in the stud. Fee for either $50, or $25 aud 
second choice of the litter. Address 


ASHMONT KENNELS, 


jy8,tt 1101 Tremont street, Boston, Mass. 


all 


$15.80 per 1000. Box 192, Cincinnati,O. Adopted 
by Texas State Sportsmen’s Association, National 
Gun Asoociation, et al. yhen tongue is worn off 
the target can be used with our interchangeable 
“Tongueless Arm” C. P. No. 3, with solid clay 
tongue, Ready January, 1887, 


OIN THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION. 
Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- 
mation, to the Secretary. Matt R. Freeman, Gen- 
eral Manager. F. C. Etheridge, Secretary and 
Treasurer, Macon, Ga. Board of Directors: Dr. L. 
E. Russell, Springfield, O.; OC. M. Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- 
ton A. Cester, Flatbush, L. I.; Wm. G. Coo er, 
Savannah, Ga.; E. A. Crawford, Tallahassee, Fla.; 
“H.R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F. OC. Etheridge, 
Macon, Ga. 


ADAM WATTERS, 


Wholesale and Retail 


Tea Dealer, Wine & Spirit Merchant. | 
No. 22 Fabrique Street, 


QUEBEC. 


Fishing and Hunting Parties 
furnished with everything neces- 
sary for the woods on the short- 
est notice. 


“NESSMUK” AXES. 


WELLSBOROUGH, Pa., August, 1886. 
Colclesser Bros,: 
GEnts—Taking them together, your camp axes 
4&ill the bill for campers, hunters and outers. 
GEO. W. SEARS (“Nessmuk”), 
Camp Axe, 21bs., single or double bit, $1.50. 
Pocket axe, 1]b., double bit, original ‘‘Nessmuk,” 
$1.25. Tomahawk about 9oz., $1.00, Free on re- 
ecipt of price, Address COLCLESSER BROS., 
Eldorado, Blair Co., Pa. 


Be-Gapper, Re-Gapper, Wad-Seater & Grimper. 
: La] 


Combined 


Adapted te all lengths and kinds of paper or“ brass 
shells, 10 and 12-gauge. Funnel and block boxed with 
tool. Reduced price of the “kit” by mail, $2. Circulars 
frea. D. BROWN, Olneyville, R. I. 


Ow CAN A BOOT BE WATERPROOF 

AND NOT SWEAT THE FEET? Common 
waterproof boots keep the perspiration in as well 
as the water out, and perspiration that finds its 
way through leather is kept in the rubber boot. 
This renders the sock wet, and, when the wearer 
eases walking, causes the cold clammy feeling 
Which is so objectionable and unhealthy. 


THE HANNAFORD VENTILATED 


RUBBER BOOT, 


while it is waterproof and as warm as any boot 
made, provides away for the perspiration to escape; 
at each step the foul air is forced out of the boot, 
and when the weight of the body is removed from 
the compressible top sole, fresh air is admitted to 
the foot; thus the sock is kept free from the mois- 
ture which causes the feet to become cold, sore, and 
tender. Send for circular. 
HANNAFORD VENTILATED BOOT CO. 


79 Milk Street, Boston. 


HILL ON THE DOG. 


THE STANDARD WORE ON THEIR 
MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES. 
Price $2.00. 

For Sale by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


trap or our trap. The cheapest and 
market. Sample box of 100 birds, $1. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


THE 


Niagara Falls” Black Bird 


Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made, 
Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with 


other targets. Can be thrown from clay- pigeon 
best target on the 
Send for prices to 
NIAGARA FLYING TARGET ca., 


MAKERS OF 


BLACK BIRDS, TARGET BALLS, TRAPS, ETC. 


P. O, Box 427, Suspension Bridge, N. Y. 


. The Bat. 


Thrown from a 
Clay-Pigeon Trap 
or our own Trap. 


—e No breakage or fail- 
ures in trap. No hard clay. No shot marks, Eve 
one breaks when hit. Flight and price not equalled. 
We also manufacture Balis and Traps. Send for 
our prices before ordering elsewhere. TARGHT 
BALL & B. P. CO., Limited, Lockport, N. Y. 


At moving 
objects, every 
amateur 
should have 
= Raub’s Patent 

Magazine trap. 
Holds 25 tar 


Wholesale Agents, HartLEy & GRAHAM 


Conn. 
New York. 


Every Prominent Gundealer Sells 


Allen’s Metal Duck Caller, 


(NEW BEED,) 


The only caller that perfectly imitates the 
Wild Duck. Price, $1.00. 


Allen’s Bow-Facing Oars, 


Warranted to work perfectly on any boat, A 
great thing for hunting and fishing. Price, $8.00. 


| Allen’s Brass Shell Swage 


All sizes. Price, $1.00. 


F, A. ALLEN, Monmouth, Ill. 


DODGES 


FERRULE 
CEMENT, 


Nothing like it for fastening ferrules, or 
gnaltiietiboke: Rod Makers who try it, al- 
a ways useit. Sold by the trade for 25 cents. 
A. B. Dodge, Mfr., Manchester, N. H. 


MARTIN'S “Busi- 

m. ness’ Braided Silk 
f Lines are made of the 
yery best silk, both 


Taw’and soft,‘and are allithat can be desired. 


Circulars and samples free. Made only by E. J. 
MARTIN, Rockville, Conn. 


The English “ Fishing Gazette.” 


Devoted to angling, river, lake and sea fishing, and 
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uly 11, 1885. 

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Taken by Siege. XVIL-XX. 
Gilbert White’s Book. John Burroughs. 
Lolita. Mary Agnes Tincker. 
Persian Koses. H,. W. F. 
A Bachelor’s Blunder. XXIX,-XXXII. 
E. Norris. 
The West. Ella Wheeler Wilcox. 
The Banks in 1861. A. 8S. Bolles. 
Two Roses. C. R. Crespi. 
Our Experience Meetings. 


Paddling for Pleasure. 
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Notes of a Base-ballist. 
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Confessions of a Champion 


Athlete. 
L. E. MYERS. 
Our Monthly Gossip. 


Concerning Lemuel Barker. BE. F. W. 
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SHORE BIRDS. 


A pamphlet for those who “gun” 
along he shore, 
TELLS OF 

{, Haunts and Habits—Where the bay birds live, and 
what they do at home. 

f. acne and Migration—Where they go to breed, 
and where to spend the winter. 

Of. A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of 

shore shooting. 

{V,. Nomenclature—A list of our American species 
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VY. Localities—Where to go to shoot them. : 

VI. Blinds and Decoys—How to shoot them after 
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Hotels nud Routes for Sportsmen. 


Hotel Windsor, 


ROUSE’S POINT, 


NEW YORE. 
ADIRONDACES and LAKE CHAMPLAIN 


The coolest, healthiest end most delightful FAM- 
ILY SUMMER RESORT in Northern New York. 
The Best Fishing Ground in the State. Black 
Bass, Pickerel, Muskalonge and Pike, Hunting, 
Boa and Driying. Open May 15. For terms 
and particulars address 

CHARLES BECK, as above. 


Bromfield House, Boston. 


MESSENGER, Proprietor. 


MAPLEHURST HOTEL. 
ROSSEAU, MUSKOKA, CANADA, 

First class in all its appointments. This hotel has 
just been erected regardless of expense, with a 
view to the comfort of tourists and sportsmen in 
this wild and romantic region. The fishing, deer 
and bear hunting are unrivalled. Competent guides 
can be obtained, Billiards, tennis, croquet, reading 
room. Daily mailand telegraph. A fleet of boats 
and canoes at the house. A sumptuous table spread. 
Halls and rooms are large and lofty and the view is 
magnificent. J. P. BROWN, Proprietor. 


Interesting Number for Lovers 


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Sotels wil Routes for Sportsmen, 


The Sportsman's Canadian Paradise. 


MUSKOKA LAKES, 


MUSKOKA, JOSEPH, ROSSEAU, 
Reached only by the 


Northern & Northwestern Railway, 


From Toronto or Hamilton, Ont. 

The Muskoka District, famous for its innumer- 
able lakes and streams, has long been known as the 
best FISHING, HUNTING AND CAMPING 
RESORT on the continent, It is within five hours 
ride of Toronto or Hamilton. At Muskoka wharf 
connection is made with the steamers of the Mus- 
koka Lakes Navigation Co. for Bracebridge, Bala, 
Port Carling, Port Cockburn and Rosseau, all 
famous fishing places. Hotel rates, $1.00 to $1.50 
per day, Camping parties can liye at half those 


figures. 
MOOSE, DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGE, DUCK, 
BROOK TROUT, MASKALONGE, SALMON 


TROUT. BLACK BASS, PICKEREL. 
These can be had in abundance; no long, tedious 
journeys needed; you will not be disappointed. 


TOURISTS’ RATES. 


Tourists’ or sportsmen’s tickets are good to stop 
over at any point north of Barrie and for return up 
to close of navigation. Camp equipage, stores and 
Sportsmen’s dogs are carried free when accompa- 
nied by owners. Baggage checked through to prin- 
nel points oe ne For ae rates, time ta- 

es, etc., apply agents at all principal ticket 
offices in Canada or the United States, or z 
A. P. COCKBURN, ROBT. QUINN, 

Gen.Man.M,&N.N.Co., G.P.A., N.& W. Ry., 

Gravenhurst, Ont. Toronto, Ont. 


Maine Sportsmen’s Resort 


. SMITH’S FARM, 
Tim Pond and the Seven Ponds. 


A limited number of guests can obtain good board 
with pleasant rooms newly furnished at the farm 
houss. Beautiful mountain scenery as can be found 
in New England. Pure spring water, high moun- 
tain air, no hay fever or malaria, pleasant drives to 
good trout brooks, Expert fly-fishermen who have 
fished Tim and the Seyen Ponds pronounce it the 
best fly-fishing in America. The camps have been 
theroughly renovated and oermenine put in perfect 
order. Tim Pond in care of . Lambert, Seven 
Ponds in care of my son Edgar Smith. With faith- 
ful attendants we are prepared to give better satis- 
faction than ever before. In these ponds trout rise 
to the fly eed the entire season, We refer by 
permission to Prof. A. M. Mayer, Stevens Institute 
of Technology, Hoboken, N. J.; E, Lunitz. 50 Cen- 
tre st., New York; E. M. Messenger, Bromfield 
House; A.W, Robinson, 33 Winter st., Boston, Mass. ; 
Wm. Goldthwait, Springfield, Mass.; Rev. ©. L. 
Goodell, 128 Clifford st., Providence, R. 1.; F. S. 
Dickson, 3789 Chestaut st., Philadelphia, Pa. For 
further information address KENNEDY SMITH, 
Stratton, Me. . 


The Best Troat Fishing in the World 


Is AT THE 


ANDROSCOGGIN LAKES 


When you get there, stop at the 


Angler’s Retreat, Middle Dam, 


Lower Richardson Lake. Near the best trout fish- 
ing, and centrally located for excursions. Bedsand 
table unsurpassed. Daily mail, stage and steamers. 


The Lakeside, Cambridge, N. H. 


Splendid location at the foot of Lake Umbagog. 
New house and furniture. Elegant rooms, restful 
beds. Splendid table. Brook trout fishing through 
the season. Partridge, woodcock and duck shoot- 
ing for September and October. Also deer, caribou 
and moose. 

Rates at either of these two houses, $2.00 per 
day. Address A. L. T. Co., Andover, Me., or P. O. 
Box 1,467, Boston, Mass., for further particulars. 
Pamphlet containing routes, etc., to both these 
houses mailed free to any person. Address P. O. 
Box 1,487, Boston, Mass. 


URRIES HOTEL.—LAKE ST. JOSEPH, 
Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Black Bass. 

The finest Lake and Brook Trout Fishing in Can- 
ada. Sportsmen who have cast a fly or trolled a 
spoom in the waters of Lake St, Joseph will coms 
again without solicitation. All lovers of the rod 
are invited to try these waters, wherein the above 
named fish abound without let or hindrance. The 
hotel accommodations, while plain, are, as a rule, 
good, far surpassing the average in countries new 
enough to ord the finest of fishing. Telegraph 
eommunication to the hotel. Itis my aim tomake 
sportemen athome. Four boats and four guides 
are at the hotel in full information of fishing 
grounds, etc. P..GURRIN, Lake 8t. Joseph, P. Q. 

References, Commodore J. U. Gregory, J. G. 
Scott, Fsq.. Quebec & Lake St. John Ry., A. Wat- 
ters, Merchant, Quebee. 


UFFED GROUSE, WOODCOCK, DUCK 
and Rabbit Shooting in the White Moun- 
tains. Send forcirculars. Address 
M. H. BOWLES & SON, 
Jefferson, Caos Co., N. H. 


Bullard Repeating Arms Co., 


(a3 
is4 


Unequalled for Ease of Operation, Safety, Accuracy, Penetration, Style, 
guarantee eur arms to be as represented and first-class in every particular. 


SPR 


Magazine Rifle. 


Calibers .32, 40-150 
.38, 45-190 
.40, 90-300 


Calibers .40, 75-285 
se 45, 85-290 
50, 115-346 


tf 


INGFIELD, 


ft 


MASS.., U.S. A. 


gs Target & Hunting Rifle. 


Hag the same lever breech block and easy movement of 


mechanism a8 Magazine rifles. 


Calibers .22, .33, .35, .88, .40, 45 and .50. 


Workmanship and Rapidity of fire. We 
Send for Circular and Price List. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Guns, Anwmuition, ete, 


TEE Lee ACA GuR ? 
DAMASCUS STEEL BARRELS, 


BEST ENGLISH | 
TWIST BARRELS, 


What the Champions of the World Say: 


ELEHART IIl,, Feb. 13, 1884, 
J. C. Petmecky: 

DEAR Sir—I have used your cleaner and find it 
one of the best Lever used, and I think it will take 
the place of all other cleaners. 

Capt. A. H. Bogarpvus. 


GAINSVILLE, Ark., May 5, i884. 
Mr. J. C. Petmecky; 

DgaAR Sir—I have just received the two gun clean- 
ers, and Il admire them very much. They are the 
best thing I haye ever seen. I have tried almost 
everything imaginable, but this simple invention 
after using it has become indispensable with me. 

For removing lead on the interior of gun barrels I 
am quite certain its equal has not yet been pro- 
duced. Most truly yours, 

Carr. E. E, Stusss, 


AusTIN, Tex., March 31, 1885. 
Mr. J. C. Petmecky, Austin, Tex.: 

DEAR Sir—At my recent shoot in your city it 
afforded me pleasure to speak of the merits of your 
late invention, the ‘‘Petmecky Gun Cleaner.”’ After 
trying all others I find it the best, and cheerfully 
recommend it to all sportsmen. I remain, yours 
truly, Dr. W. J. CARVER, 

Champion Shot of the World. 


Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell. 
For Wildfowl Shooting and Long Shots. 
Instantly available as a. solid shot. 

These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 
pellets No. 6 shot on a 30in. plate at 110yds. They 
will kill the hardest feathered bird at 1380yds., and 
in a flock at 150yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- 
gauge delivered in New York on remittance of $7. 

The trade should see this projectile at once. 

THE AUTOMATIC SHRAPNELL COn5 

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. 


LYMAN’S 


Patent Gun Sights 
make Hunting and 
TargetRities perfect. 
Send for circulars, 
WM. LYMAN, 
Middlefield, Conn. 


eae eis ne SD TAPS, DIES, ETC., FOR 
gunsmiths.and amateurs. Send for illustrated 
catalogue to S. W. CARD & CO., Mansfield, Mass. 


YVour luast  Ghance ? 


We have only about 100 FOX GUNS left, in Nos. 
you want one you had better order at once. 
prices of all guns left, furnished on application. 


AMERICAN ARMS CO.. 103 Milk St., Boston, Mass. 
JUMBOLENE. 


(Trade Mark Registered.) 


Cures and 


== = 
Wholesale Agents: John P, Lovell’s 


BAK HR’s 


Latest and Best Invention. 


Strongest, simplest aud best balanced gun made. All have Top Lover, Low Hammers, Rebounding 
Locks, Interchangeable Parts, Extension Rib, Self-Fastening Compens ating Fore End, Rubber Butt Plate, 
and the shooting qualities that made the Baker Gun a great success. Send for Circulars, 


ITHACA GUN CO., Ithaca, N. Y. 


prevents Insect Bites, Sunburn, 
Chapped Hands and Face. It is the best Lini- 
Ment in use for Burns, Scalds, Chilblains. Frost 
Bites, Sprains, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, ete. 

It prevents blood poisoning in cuts and other 
wounds and promotes rapid healingin allcases. = 7 
For Sale by Druggists and Dealersin Sporting / 
Goods, at'50 cents per bottle. 


THOS. JENNESS & SON, 
PROPRIETORS, ff 
' Bangor, Me., U.S. A. = 


Sons, Boston: Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co, Chica 
Von Lengerke and Detmold, ee i 


Guns, Anvwnmeition, ete, 


= x 


The Parker Gun. 


PARKER BROTHERS. 
MAKERS, 


Mieriden, Gonmne 


At the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament, held at New Orleans, La., Feb. 11 
to 16, 1885, the First Prize and Diamond Badge in the Individual Championship Match, open 
to all the world, was won by B. Tiepel with a Parker gun. Among the contestants shooting 
other guns were such champions as Carver, Bogardus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb, and others. se 
ing the entire tournament more prizes were won with ‘Parker guns, in proportion to the 


number used, than with any other gun. 
* AL S Hi om 
\S 2 
2. : 
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\". | ‘ 
Pow der Supplied in W. WY. 


The Cleanest, Strongest and Most Even of the low or medium 
priced Black Powders in the World. 
ADDRESS THE AGENTS, 


VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 


\ 


-')} AGENTS FOR THE <«-— 


HARRINGTON & RIGHARDSON 
» SAMMERLESS 75) » Oe eter eee ear 14 Murray Street, New York. 


Wi 


‘ DALY HAMMER AND HAMMERLESS 
‘ - BREECH LOADING 


BALLAR, SHOT GUNS. yfsTERS Jy 
WA\ REP MA WING! aires ag 
VNR ESE ey 


CSG, SPORTING 


THE NEW AMERICAN 


Breech-Loading Shot Gun. 


ze SIMPLE and 
: DURABLE. 


THE BEST GUNS for the LEAST MONEY, a 
W. W. GREENER’S and C. G. BONEHILL’S GUNS a specialty. General Agent for CARD’S STAND= 
ARD ‘sLASS BALL TRAF Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Sporting Goods. 
WILL. H. CRUTTENDEN, Cazenovia, Madison County, N. Y¥. 


Iustrated Catalogue in colors sent free on application. 


Rebounding Lock, 
Choke-Bore Barrels 
For close, hard shooting excels all others, Extra 


aren ar aa eh Ok Manvtast tree, ate The Maynar a. Rifles & Shotguns. 
ae NEW OFF-HAND | FLE, MOD 


EL OF 1882. .2 


J. P. DANNEFELSER, P 
Practical Gunsmith, 


No. 9 CHAMBERS S§T., N. Y. 


Guns, Rifles, ete., at lowest prices. Second- 
hand Guns bought, sold and exchanged. Written 
guarantee given with every gun. Stocks either 
crooked or straightened. Pistol grips added, horn 
or rubber heel p tes fitted. Barrels bored to shoot 
close and Hard. Plain locks altered to rebound. 
Pin-fire guns altered to central fire at a reasonable 
price, and all other kinds of repairing executed 
Shells loaded to 


al 
- MERRITT 


With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 
Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 


For Hunting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the ‘‘MAYNARD” more 
completely supplies the wants of 
Hunters and Sportsmen generally. than any other Rifle in 
the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 
racy, convenience, durability and safety, is not excelled. 

Send for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 
for using rim and center-fire ammunition. Sahar 


MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. “e*- 
tacfever Arms Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


LEFEVER AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS, 


q 


RICES REDUCED. 


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with dispatch and warranted. 
order. GUNS TO HIRE. 


7, 8 and 9 grades. If 
Catalogues, with dimensions and 


PRICE, $875 to $300.00. 


This improvement is the only 
ear in every direction. The safet 
shots in America, Winner of the 
Send for illustrated catalogue. 


hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
is automatic both in locking and releasing. Used by the best trap 
ierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention. 


LEFEVER ARMS CoO., Syracuse, N. Y. 
NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGE i KE & DETMOLD, 14 Murray St. 
PHILADELP JOSEPH C. 4RUBB & CO., 712 Market St. 
BOSTON J. P. LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington St, 


DOG TRAINING: 


8S. T. HAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM, 
For sale at this office. Price $1.00, 


New York, 


viii | FOREST AND STREAM: 


SPORTING GOODS, WILLIAM READ & SONS, 


SOLE PHILADELPHIA AGENTS FOR : 107 Washington Street, Boston. 


A. G. SPALDING & BRO’S . AGENTS FOR GENUINE | : 
». LIGHT SPORTING GOODS. W. & €. Scott & Sons’ Hammerless Guns, 


With their patented Safety Block Lock, ren dering premature discharge impossible, thus doing away 
with the principal objectioa to Hammerless Guns, The most perfect Jock yet. We are haying a great 
demand for these guns. : 


ABSOLUTE SAFETY. 


BLOCK SAFETY LOCK. 


This gun is always safe trem any chance of accidental 
discharge. In opening the guh: for loading, the Block 
Safety A interposes itself between the hammer B and 
striker ©, which is only removed when the trigger is 
‘pulled, The drawing is intended to show the hammer 
* ; : accidentally discharged, ovher than by the trigger, and 

Q : caught by tie Block Safety, 

_Send stamp for circulars of this gun and second-hand 


ist. 
GUNS WITH HAMMERS TAKEN IN TRADE. 


mn Tennis, La Crosse, 
mt Ball, Bicycles, 
ag Tackle, &c. 


porananarmewany — 


. 


CHIEF ADVANTAGES: 
CELERITY! COMFORT! ECONONY ! 


PRICES OF GUNS. 
HE prices of W. W. Greener’s renowned ‘Facile 
Princeps” Hammerless and Patent ‘Treble 
Wedgefast” Guns are as below. Quality in every 


case guaranteed. Shooting equal to that obtained 
at any publie trial at home or abroad, 


Prices for Hammer or Hammerless, 


“Prices of the Ejector Guns, 


HE “EJECTOR” GUN is made in one quality 

only, in three styles of finish, and is sold at 

lower prices than ordinarily charged by leading 
makers for Hammerless Guns, viz: 


A. QUALITY, very best finish, Fancy or Plain, $350 


A. Quality, Special Best Gun............2c2005 $300, 00. 

1. QUALITY, best style of London finish........ 300 1. Ordinary Best Gun, .......--+.0++pse+: het 275,00 

QUALITY, ordinary plain fiisti......c.cs ca m0 ia a ee 

3. Moderately engraved and well finished..... 200,00 

A Second Edition of “THE GUN” now 4, Engraved and plainly finished........... ars 150 00 

ready, %70 pages, 550 illustrations. Price $2.50; post 5. Plainly mounted and finished, no engraving Re 
paid $2.85. Thoroughly revised and corrected, with. Cheapest quality Treble Wedgefast Gun...... 100, 


an Appendix contspune hees on Novelties, Ignition, 


Steel Barrels, Proof of Guns, ete. THE TREBLE WEDGEFAST ACTION. 


Increases the strength of the breech action enormously; 


there can be no gaping at the breech, and with all the thou- 
( i sands of guus so'mde since introduced in 1873, NOT ONE 
C ARTRIDGES. The Highest Development of has heen DESTROYED (Py apy explosive, — es 
. : A = ; i : etei 
Toudee in ae dae LT SaaS het Hees oF an ign the Sporting Shotgun. He aess Pa aiid WiGiess peutosiver Guns can be pace 
owcer, ane put up in packages of twenty-five witt Throws out the fired cases, very advantagous in a hot corner; one gun willdothe lighter and safer and stronger than on any other principle. 
full particulars as to load and quality of ammuni- on; of two. Simple, durable, safe, no hitch in any weather, in every way a great TRArP GUN, $85. 
tion at reasonable prices. Artificial Birds of all convenience, Hundreds of these guns are now in daily use and give complete satis- , , 85.00 
kinds for practice shooting, faction. 10-Bores, Hxrtrat,. dst excess 00. 
=x 


Aly, ® 


UIRESsS, Agent, 178 Broadway, New York. 


ai 
Geen 


on 


N.E. AGENTS 


FOR THE 


AMERICAN — awenrcan 
Clay Bir Pan blwer: 


SPORTSMEN 


Use the Luminous Flies, Spoons, 
Rubber Minnows, Insects, etc., 
in preference to all others for 
reason of the combination qual- 
ity, good for day or night. 


Our rivals in business talking Ives, Johnson & Co., Da., 


® 22 caliber ered 
to the contrary only advertise Using .38 Cartridges. Sha bea 
them. Descriptive circular with fiend six cents in stamps for -38 : ke sid 4 = ie 
testimonial sheet mailed upon catalogue. - a 5.00 "3 
application. ‘ , Be 
ENTERPRISE MFG CO., JOHN P. LOVELL’S SONS, 
AKRON, 0. P. O. Box 2277, Boston, Mass. 


RADE MAR, 


TELOMAS J. CONROY, 


3 MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 


Fine Fishing Tackle and Camping Goods. 


63 F"ulton Street, New York. 


Conroy’s Improved Artificial Mouse. 


With Eur Body. (Pat. Sept. 22, 1885.) 


This article has been very much improved since it was first placed upon the market, and 


will now be found perfect in every respect, and one of the most killing baits for Black Bass 
and large Brook Trout ever invented. PRICE 75 CENTS EACH. 


. iberal Discount to Dealers. 


Send 25 cents tor my 130-page Hlustrated Catalogue and Handbook for Sportsmen, containing hints and directions for Fishing and Camping. Customers may deduct amount 
paid for catalogue from first purchase if it amounts to $1.00 or mors. : ‘ 


NONEARE: 


-STAMPED.., 


NO COOKING! 


RATTS Ws : 
X48 The Original English Dog Food. Best and Cheapest. 90,000 Dogs Consume 
me 200 tons Weekly, and eat no other Food. 


NO TROUBLE! 


NO MESS! 


FOREST AND STREAM. Vv 
Che Hensel, 
42 PRIZ2CaE MEDALS. ee 


NONE ARE 
OS SS3INN 


STAMPED... 


SPRATTS PATENT MEAT “FIBRINE” VEGETABLE DOG CAKES (WITH BEETROOT). 


USED 


IN THE ROYAL KENNELS. 


Purveyors to the Kennel Club, Birmingham National, Société St. Hubert, Cercle de la Chasse, and all the principal American, English and Foreign Canine Societies, 


PATENT COD LIVER OIL DOG CAKES, Especially valuable for Puppies after Distemper, also for Dogs recovering from Illness 


and for Pet Dogs. In 5 lb. and 10 pound tins, and 100 lb. Bags. 


DOG MEDICINES. 


Liniment for Sprains, Rheumatism, ete.—50c. and $2.50 per bottle. 
Stimulant for the Growth of Hair—5b0c. per bottle. 


Cure for Distemper in Dogs—The New Antiseptic Remedy, $1 00 per box. ; i 

Cure for Mange in Dogs—A non-poisonons fluid, which rarely fails to speedily cure Mange in every 
form. It also destroys Lice, Ticks and Fleas in Dogs and other Animals, and Cures Mange in Horses, 
Cattle and Pigs. Price 50c. per bottle, or $3.50 per gallon jar. 

Cure for Worms in Dogs—A safe and certain expellant, 50c. per box. 

Purging Pills for Dogs—The Safest Aperient and Liver Pill, 50c, per box. 

Alterative Cooling Powders—50c. per box. 

Cure for Rheumatism, Lumbago and Chest Founder or Kennel Lameness —50c. per box. 

Cure for Jaundice or Yellows—50c. per box. Tonic Condition Pills—50c. per box. 

Cough Pille—For Common Colds, Asthma, Husk, Sore Throats, etc., 50c. per box. 

Cure for Canker of the Ear—50c, and $2.50 per bottle. 


Tasteless Aperient Biscuits for Dogs—75c. 
**1 ocurium”’ (Patent)—A wonderful healing 


er tin, 
egetable Oil, for the Cure of Cuts, Bites or Wounds, or 


Eczema Lotion—$1.00 per bottle, 


Sore Feet in Dogs and other Animals, 25c., 50c. and $1.00 per bottle. 


Diarrhea and Dysentery Cure—$1.00 per bottle. 


Dog Soap—Is entirely jree from poison, and most effective in the destruction of Lice, Fleas and Ticks. 
and in keeping the skin free from Seurf, 25c. per tablet 

“The Common Sense of Dog Doctoring’’—Price, 25c. (or post free 28c.), contains 120 pages of 
thoroughly Practical Information with regard to the treatment of Canine Diseases and Breeding and 


Rearing of Dogs. 


THH PILLS AND POWDERS WILL BE SENT BY POST WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE. 


Address SPRATTS PATHN'T 


239-245 EAST FIFTY-SIXTH ST., NEW YORE. 


(A MHRICA), 


DOWN-TOWN DEPOT, 18 SOUTH WILLIAM ST. 


LIMITED, 


Or order through 
your Wholesale 
House. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE. 


1, The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
3. The Fox and His Guests. 
. 4, The Foolish Fish. 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
- 6. The Unlucky Bass. 
7, The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. Price 10 cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
39 Park Row, New York. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KENNEL RECORD AND ACcouUNT Book consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
every experienced breeder. Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 

In the preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem. Itis hoped thatwith such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
amore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to preserve, 200 pages 
(size 9x114 in.), price $3. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 

Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale a few copies of an elegant steel engraving 
of the celebrated pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of 
sheet, 22x28. Price, $1 each. 

FOREST AND. STREAM PUB. CO... 39 Park Row. N. Y. 


Americal Fox-Terrier Club.) 2xize-Bxed Collies, 


A choice litter by Bounce (sire of Braw an’ Bon- 
FIRST ANNUAL SHOW 


nie, ist and special, New Haven) out of Raspberry 
Girl, by Rutland out of Strawberry Girl; five dogs 
and three bitches. They are as promising a lot as 
the Helipse—Nesta litter, which includes Glengarry, 
Heather, Clipper and Lintie. Price on application. 


OF At the Stud.—CLIPPER, the only one of the 
¢ palace une at public service. Fee, $25. 
so y Tramp, ayerages nine pups to 
Fox-Terriers, the litter and gets winners. Fee $15 


JAMES WATSON, P. O. Box 770, Philadelphia. 


Newport, R. 1, Sept. 1 and 2. 


ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 21. 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
jy8,tf Lancaster, Mass. 


M. GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 

Treland, pal ps fora: to purchase and ship dogs 
for importers. Dogs purchased from him had the 
following prizes awarded to them: At New York 
and Chicago, 1883, sixteen firsts, nine special, three 
second and one third. At New York, 1884, seven 
firsts, six specials and one third. 


GREYHOUNDS FOR SALE, 


—— 


FRED. HOEY, Hon. Sec’y, 


aug5,3t P. O. Box 2017, New York. 


New Jersey Kennel Club. 
BEN CH SHOW 
DOGS, fect_greyhound we have ever seen.”’ 


In conjunction with the WEBBER, 10 Broadway, New York City. j-22,2mo 
New Jersey State Agricultural Society,| ————_—For saLK. ~~ 
AT W AVERLY, N, Jy Rory O’More and Glencho puppy stock; also 4 


few superb brood bitches, all of the finest and pur- 
September 14, 15, 16 & 17, 1886. | est red Irish strains: full podineced: Address with 
ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 1. : 


stamp W. N. CALLENDER, Albany, N. Y. 
Cn ee 
: HARLE PANIELS.—ANGORA KIT- 
Entry Blanks and Premium Lists can be had of rye a any 2 ne 
A. P. VREDENBURGH, Sk&o’y, 


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For terms 
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Rosecroft Kennels, 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Valuable Kennel For Sale. 


1, BEAUFORT, the best pointer living, 

2. NEVISON, chan:pion mastiff of America. Win- 
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3. ALOE, pure Laverack setter bitch; sire, Good- 
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4. PELLE BELTON, English setter; sire, Yale 
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: CHAS. H. MASON, 

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macher, Bern, Switzerland, 
orders now booked for puppies 
of. St Apollo — 9" Bérnice,.” 
and ‘Rigi’—‘“Diana,” litters, 
Two handsome Swiss dogs 
for sale about 2 years old, 
special attention given to im- 
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England. 
Address, with stamp, 


W. W. Tucker, 


P. O, Box 1338, N, Y. 
DOGS FOR SALE. 


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The Field Sportsman’s Picture Co., 


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Notes of a Base-ballist. 
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Confessions of a Champion 


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Hotels and Routes for Sportsmen, 


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The Muskoka District, famous for its innumer- 
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per day. Camping parties can live at half those 


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Splendid location at the foot of Lake Umbagog. 
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will kill the hardest feathered bird at 130yds., and Beunadia Lock, and sent free on application. 
in a flock at 150yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- & ’ 
gauge delivered in New York on remittance of $7. | Choke-Bore Barrels “ite WILL H. CRUTTENDEN, Cazenovia, Madison County, N. ¥. 
The trade should see this projectile at once. For close, hard shooting excels all ethers. Extr. 
THE AUTOMATIC SHRAPNELL CO. heavy guns for ducks a specialty. Send stamp for e- £ langle 
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. ; circular. OC, 8, SHATTUCK, Rueetachinen Hat- The Maynard Ri es oO uns. 
5 2 4 ‘ 


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tyman’s | Cheap Ceutral-Fire Breech-Loaders, 
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J. P. DANNEFELSER, 

= 3 Cae: ainests exe York. . 
CREW PLATES, TAPS, DIES, ETC., FOR ractical Gunsmit and dealer in Guns, Rifles, 
gunsmiths and amateurs. Send for illustrated ote. All kinds of repairing executed with dis- 


patch and warranted. Send stamp for descrip- 
catalogue to S. W. CARD & CO., Mansfield, Mass. | tive circular of above gane. e 


Wour Bast Chance ? 


y With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 
Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 


For Hunting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the “‘MAWNARD” more 
completely supplies the wants of 
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the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 
racy, convenience, durability and safety, is not excelled. 
ZA Send for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 
‘ for using rim and center-fire ammunition. 


MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
tacfever Arms Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


LEFEVER AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS, 


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We have only about 100 FOX GUNS left, in Nos. 7, 8 and 9 grades. If 
you want one you had better order at once. Catalogues, with dimensions and 
prices of all guns left, furnished on application. 


AMERICAN ARMS CO.. 103 Milk St., Boston, Mass. 
JUMBOLENE. 


(Trade Mark Registered.) 


Cures and prevents Insect Bites, Sunburn, 
Chapped Hands and Face. It is the best Lini- 
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_ Bites, Sprains, Rheumatism, Ni euralgia, ete. ; 

It prevents blood poisoning in cuts and other 
wounds and promotes rapid healing in allcases, # 

For Sale ey Druggists and Dealers in Sporting 
Goods, at 50 cents per bottle. 


THOS. JENNESS & SON, 


PRICE, $75 to 8300.00. 


This improyement is the only hammerléss’ gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
ear in every direction. The sere, is automatic both in locking and releasing. Used by the best trap 
shots in America, Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention. 


Send for illustrated catalogue. ; os 

NEW. YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 14 Murray St,-_ ~.. 
PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH ©. GRUBB. & OO., 712 Market St. at 
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ee IN 


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s 
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gph’, Ballard’ Saquipm ont Ss, Remington's, Bullard’s and all rifles, Revolvers all makes, 
ipments. Ordnance 
Cunha den aitenas ilitary supplies. Chamberlin Loaded Shot 


As good in EVERY respect as ANY IMPORTED Gun costing twice the money. 
MANUFACTURERS’ GENERAL AGENTS, 


E, K, T RY 0 N, J Fe | & C0 5 j P i LAD E LP H A. SEND STAMP FOR Loe ILLUSTRATED GUN CATALOGUE & SECOND-HAND LIST. 


HENRY C. SQUIRES, 


L/S Broadway. MR. Y. 
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 


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Boats, Canoes, Lawn Tennis, Camping Outtits, Sportsman’s Clothing, 


Boots, Shoes and Moccasins, Rubber Goods, 
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 §OLE NEW YORK AGENT FOR W. W. Greener’s Prize Guns, the Victoria, 
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rock Traps and Birds, Good’s Oil-Tanned Moccasins. 


I have the most complete and best selected stock of Fine Guns, Fishing Tackle and Sportsmen’s supplies 
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offered in the United States. Circulars and Descriptions will be ready August 1. Send for separate Price Lists 
of Greener Guns, Boats and Canoes and Lawn Tennis. 


3 A ‘FOR THE 
Use the Luminous Flies, Spoons, 


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Bulldog = 

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catalogue. fF ee see ere 5.00 


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to the contrary only advertise 
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vn TEOMAS J. CONROY, 


/\ tS Now on hand a Large Assoriment of Fine Guns. Second-hand taken in exchange. 
Some of highest cost, both Hammer and Hammerless. Bargains! 


Iver, a dineay & Co., Da., 
Using .38 Cartridges. 


application. 


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testimonial sheet mailed upon 
MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 
Erin ne Fishing Tackle and Camping Goods. 


653 F'ulton Street, NWew York. 


Conroy’s Improved Artificial Mouse. 


WA7ith E"wur Body. (Pat. Sept. 22, 1885.) 


This article hay been very much improved since it was first placed upon the market, and 
will now be found perfect in every respect, and one of the most killing baits tor Black Bass 
. and large Brook Trout ever invented. PRICE 75 CENTS EACH. 


iberal Discount to Dealers. 


“Bevid 25 cents tor my 180-page Iilustrated Catalogue and Handbook for Sportsmen, containing hints and directions for -ipaseir and Camping, Customers may deduct amount 
paid for catalogue from first purchane, if it amounts to $1.00 or mors. 


I ( : A RATKS Small Yachts, $7. Antelope and Deer, $a. 50. Our New Alaska, Canoe and Boat + Building, each 
TRAM | . $1.50. Canoe Handling, Dog Training, Canoe & Camp Cookery, Woodcraft, Canoe Aurora, each $1. 


X<VII.—No. 5. THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1886. 


‘WARLay ee. 
MOFGL TON 27, HY. 


COPYRIGHT, 1886, By FoREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co. EnrerEp AT New Yorke Post Orrice AS Suconp CLASS MATTER, 


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U. M. CG. 
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MANUFACTURERS OF 


Metallic Cartridges, Paper & Brass Shells, Percussion Caps, Primers, etc, 


Government Contractors. 


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Terms, postpaid, #4. \ 
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Macht wand Boat Builders, ete, 


Pare Palnree eee) OSGOOD'S FOLDING CANVAS BOAT. Weight, tor tront Asking 
; Send for Cirenlar. — = and paddle, 25lbs; With streteher, side-boards, ‘eenwale Oy 


andpaddle, 22lbs. Withstretcher, side- - 
wale, stools andonrs, 401bs. With Rusia ere, 
side-boards, gunwale, «stools and 
ears, 501hs. Thigentshows 
x: twelve-foot boat. 


Wee Stanchest and Most Durable I 
Exapocsible te tip it over by Rocking ! 
Basyre Row i Safest and Best Huniing and Fishing Boat made. 
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Makes up fonr different weights, the 
Same as four boats combined in one 


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That we puild the Finest and Greatest Variety of 


Pleasure Boats and Canoes 


And keep in stock the finest assortment of Oars, Paddles, Row- 
locks, Masts, Spars, Sails, Cleats, Blocks and everything necessary 
to a first-class outfit. ’ 
Send stamp for 6O-page illustrated Catalogue, and if in the city 
do not fai] to call at 178 Broadway. It costs nothing to look at 


* J, EX. RUSEXTON, 
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BUILDER OF THE FAMOUS COASTING CANOES ~ 


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We build éverything in the boat line from a 12-Ib. 
cance to a steam launch, Havein stock a number of 
small steam Jaunches, running from 20 to 30ft. in 
length, some with oil and some with coal burning 
engines. 

A large and very fine stock of rowboats and canoes 
from $20.00 upward. ’ 

Will send upon application drawings of launch with 
Shipman Oil Engine. Send for Catalogue. 

Chicago Headquarters, 115 Wabash Ave. 


R. J. DOUGLAS & CO., 
Successors to POWELL & DOUGLAS, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL. 


FOLDING OAT, Unrivalled for strength, durability, and sea- 
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use in all climates. Ship’s boats, yacht dinghies, shooting and fishing boats, canoes. 

Largely used as Yawls for Small Yachts, 


White Cedar Boards for Yachts’ Boats and Canoes. 
Also Oak and other Lumber used in Boat Building, 
HACKMATACK AND OAK KNEES. 


C. F. HODSDON. 142 & 144 Water St.,st're2") New York, 
The- Puritan’s Bottom|Sneak Boxes, 


When she beat the Genesta last year was coated 
wit é 


DIXON'S BLACKLEAD, | soijing and Paddling: Canoes 


“Blackleading’’ is of value in proportion to the 
iality of the article used. DIXON’S BLACK- 
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grain so that there is no waste, and a vessel’s bot- 
tom treated with it will be of surprising smooth- 
sine It will also be found a protection to the 
ottom, : r ; . iv 


JOS. ‘DIXON’ CRUCIBLE’ €O., 
Jersey. City, N. J. 7 
, New. ark Office. 68 Reade Street... 


Do you desire a most beautiful pleasure boat or 
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Sailboats, ‘Centerboard Boats, Sneak Boxes and 

‘Canoes, Send 2-cent stamp for Catalogue, 


H. M. SPRAGUE, 
a, PARISHVILLE, 8T. LAWRENCE CO., N. Y. 


Size of Chest, 28 inches long, 
17 inches wide, 18 inches deep, 


Pleasure Boats, 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


The above is a view of the Boat in its compact form, showing 
Boat folded, Bottom-Board, Camp-Stools, Gunwale, Stretcher, 
and Packing Chest. Oars and Paddles are jointed and packed 
with Boat in Chest. 


THE RADIX . 
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fa) 
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Two Sizes. 
30x15 and 3618. - A 
Endorsed by prominent canoeists, boat builders, ete. 


Sailboats, Canoes, { Sneak Boxes, 
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134 BemeMan Bt., New YorE. 


Atwood’s Patent Center-Board. 
FOR SMALL BOATS AND CANOES, 


Other sizes man- 


A 20-inch board in a 23-inch well. 
ufactured. Descriptive circulars mailed free. 
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JHRPREHRY’S 


PATENT MARINE GLUE 


Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal, 


For Deckseams of Yachts, Airtight Com- 
partments of Life Boats in combination with 
Canvas. In combination with Calico for 
Waterproof Skins used between Diagonal 
Planking of Pinnaces, Launches, etc. 


Price Lists, ete., at Works. 
ALFRED JEFFERY & CO.,, 
Marsh Gate, Stratford E., England. 


SMALL YACHTS. 


Their Design and Construction, Exemplified by the 
Ruling Types of Modern Practice. With 
Numerous Plates and Tlustrations, 


—BY— 
Cc. P. KUNHARDT, — 
n, 87 ft d illustrations, and 76 
a See oF ce. ings, ‘Price, $7.00. 
| FOR SALE BY THE 
“FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING €O., - 
1% 89 Park Row, NewYork, oo 


_P..0. Box 338, 


Machting Gootls. 


Self-Holding 


STEERER. 


Quick, Hasy. Durable, Self acting, Noiseless, Or- 
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BOAT AND CANOE 
HARDWARE. 


GALVANIZED IRON, 


BRASS AND COMPOSITION 


NAILS, SPIKES, svg tarst ears ANCHORS, 


CHAINS, HOOKS, THIMBLES, ETC. 
Tackle Blocks and Cordage,. 
Ship Chandlery, ete, 
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L. W. FERDINAND & CO., 
267 Federal Street, Boston, Mass. 
SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 


PHOTOGRAPHS OF 


GALATEA 
Off Marblehead. 
Size 8x10. 
ePrice, - $1 Hach. 


DAVID MASON LITTLE, 


10 Oliver Street, Boston. 


The American Yacht List 


FOR 1886. 


Published with the official sanction and under the 
pense of the New York and Eastern Yacht 
ubs. 


Contains a complete register of the Yacht Ciubs 
of the U. 8. ana British Provinces, with List of 
Officers, Names of Vessels and Owners, Dimensiong 
of Yachts, their Builders, Home Ports, etc., ate. 

Also, Chromo-Lithograpn of 

CLUB PENNANTS AND PRIVATE SIGNALS, 
COMPILED BY NIELS OLSEN, Steward N. Y. ¥. 0. 


PRICE, $4.00. 


To be had from. THOMAS MANNING, 53 Beaver 
street, Sole Agent. 


New York and Eastern 
YACHT AGENCY, 


A. CARY SMITH, 51 West Tenth Street, New York. 
BURGESS BROTHERS, 22 Congress Street, Boston. 

Yachts and vessels of all kinds sold, purchased 
and chartered. Special attention given to building, 
repairs and alterations. Surveys and inspections 
made. Designs and estimetes furnished. A large 
number of first-class yachts now for sale. 


THOMAS CLAPHAM, 
Yacht Builder & Designer, 
ROSLYN, LL, N.Y. 


Unsinkable and non-capsizable light draft yachte 
for ducking and cruising. Unequaled in seaworthi- 
ness, comfort and speed. ; 

Nonpareil Sharpies, Roslyn Yawls, Racing Yachts 
and Sailboats of any type. To order only- ~ 

Models and sail plans made promptly to order 
and sent anywhere. 


JOHN HARVEY, M. LN. A., 


Naval Architect, 
- 241 West Fourteenth St..N. Y. 


All classes of steam and gailing yachts designed 
and huilding superintended. 

Estimates and specifications. 

Designer of Volante,. Sea, Belle, Miranda, Alex- 
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Wenonah, Neen, Surf, Wanda, ete., in America. - 


BORDEN & WOOD, — 


Yacht. Designers. 


| Drawings made, specifications furnished, and 
suilding“superintended. Models furnished if de- 


aired. Oorrespondence solicited. Address, 


Fall River, Mass. 


a specialty. Designer and builder of Dr. Winslow’s 


PADDLE AND PORTAGE 


Sportemen’'s Gootls, 


: HITNEY-KENNEDY REPEATING RIFLE. 


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—— To Feauce Stock, 500 First-Class Sporting Rifles of these systems 
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Catalogues and Price Lists on application to the manutacturers. 


WJRRrIITNEY ARMS Co., New Eiaven, Conn. 


aachting Goods HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON) SPORTSMIEN'S DEPOT. 


J. M. SAWYER & SON, STABLISHED 1836). 


New Shell Fjecting First Premium at World’s Fair at Now York, and 
YACHT SAIL MAKERS, 


A . Centennial Exhibition, 
Double-Action Revolver. 
(ESTABLISHED 1852.) ' 
84 & 85 South Street, New York. 


Sails, awnings and canvas fittings of every kind. 
This firm confine themselves exclusively to making 
yacht sails of every description, and can therefore 
give sail plans with estimates on the most reason- 
able terms. Particular attention given to racing 
sails. All work guaranteed. — 


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N, E. Cor. Second and Walnut Streets, Philadelphis 
DEALER IN 


Fishing Tackle, Guns & Sporting Goods 


Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies dressed to order 
‘*Krider’s”’ Celebrated Center Enamel Split 
Bamboo Rods. Spratt’s Patent Dog 
Biscuits and Cheltenham Beef 
Fibrine Dog Cakes. 


Taxidermy in all ite branches, 


* - \\\ Ve Agent for West Jersey Game Protective Socie 
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HIGGINS & GIFFORD, 
GLOUCESTER, MASS. 


Manufacture to order Yachts, Rowboats, Yawls, j 
Excelsior Life Boats and Seine Boats. Two medals \ 
awarded at the London Exhibition. 3,000 boats ; 

built the last thirteen years. tive, Reliavie. For sale by the Gun and Hardware Trade. Ask your 


Sailing and Steam Yachts Dealers for them. Man’f’d by HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON, Worcester, Mass. Phila delphia Fishing Markle Hi ons " 


DESIGNED BY Hodgman Rubb er Co.., | Shipley’s Pat. Fly Book. 


J. BEAVOR-WEBB. 
STEAM YACHTS A SPECIALTY. 18 Cranley 
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ARE OFFERING THE LARGEST STOCK OF 


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COMPRISING 


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AND COMPLETE 


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Steam Yachts Specially Offered For Sale, 


Tron steam yacht, 194251214, speed 14 knots. 

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Cabin steam yacht, 42x9x38l4, speed 12 miles. 

Steam Yachts and Launches of all sizes for Rac- 
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Steam Vessel Brokers and Marine Engineers, 
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Hunting Boats, Sneak Boxes, Fishing Pants. ESTABLISNED 1838. Send for Catalogue. | Anglers attention called to above book. as b 
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Built to order after the most approved models. 
Correspondence solicited and prices given on appli- 
cation. B. W. DAVENPORT, Ashland, Wis. - 


Ee ee SS ee ee ee eee 
OR EXCHANGE—A RUSHTON ROWBOAT 
143, cost $70, has never been in the water, 

for a D. B. L. gun, 10-gauge, about 91bs.; mnst be 
in good order and of any approved make. Address 
F. M, WILSON, Port Jefferson, Suffolk Co., N.Y. 
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503 & 505 
BROADWAY, 


205 BROADWAY, COR, FULTON ST, 


Rubber Outfits Complete tor 
Hunting and Fishing. 


fit] 
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tt 


10 cents in stamps. 
A. B. SHIPLEY & SON, 
503 Commerce st., Philadelphia. 


J. KANNOFSKY & CO., 
Practical Glass Blowers, 


And manufacturers of 


Canoe and Camera. 


BY THOMAS SEDGWICE STEELE, of Hartford, Conn, 


123 exquisite illustrations of life in the woods, 
with map in each copy. : ms" 

The humorous as well as the serious side of cam 
life is vividly represented, while Mr. Steele’s wel 
known artistic perceptions, and a most intense love 
of pagar, has made the work all that could be 

esired. — 

Srven Eprrions of these works sold. Most popu- 
ar books inthe market. Cloth: Prices $1.50 each 


A NEW MAINE MAP. 
The headwaters of the 


Aroostook, Penobscot and St. Jouu Rivers 


Compiled by THomAS SEDGWICE STEELE. 

The chart is 20x30 inches, printed on Govern 
ment survey paper and mounted on ‘loth. Sent 
postpaid on-receipt of price, $s 

FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 
39 Park Row, New York, 


TROUTING PANTS AND LEGGINS A 
SPECIALTY. OUR OWN MAKE 
AND GUARANTEED. 


ing purposes. Catalogue free of charge by mail, 
369 Oanal Street, New York. 


Rubber Goods of Every Description. 


Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 


tS 


wah 


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$1.00a Year. 5 Union Square, New York, 


ROBT. BRYANT, 
Fine Rods & Tackle. 


Send 15 cents for beautifully illustrated catalogue 
with prices marked at bed rock. 
Loek Box No. 11, High Bridge, N. J. 


NOR= 
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 Debility, a Lines are made of the 

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‘it URE d Camp Cook err 
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Rheumatism . ———— al.o€g ar “i aim p ogo er VY: Circulars and samples free. Made only by E. J. 
or Consumption, “VS i ve An MARTIN, Rockville, Conn, 
Ss By “SENEOA. 


A practical cook book for canoeists, Corinthian sailors and outers. Practical hecause 1 
the author gives explicit and intelligible directions for preparing such dishes as he has him- p ATE N T § 15 years experience, 4 
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FP. T1nS, 
bers st,, N. Y. City, or IDEAL Box 1,064, New Haven, Conn, 


London, aarapess: and New “< self actually tested in camp and ona cruise, This is just where the recipes differ from the years in U.S. Paten 
Zork physlvians pronounes if the absurdly impracticable dishes given in some so-called camp cookery books. The cooking | .retch for free opinion Bate Tot aBES mes 
purest sitet ie safes Alay if one ‘ Rng ea a Bumerons hints on camp economy add to the value of the work. | haw book on patents. Expert searches, Patent 

: i &Co.(2 | Clo pages. Price $1,00, itigations, EH, B. STOCKING, Attorney, o 
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FOREST AND STREAM. 


Sunnuvition, ete. 


ORANGE SPORTING 


POWDER. 


Orange Lightning. 
Orange Ducking. 
Orange Rifle. 
Creedmoor. 


ELECTRIC BLASTING APPARATUS, 


Send postal card for Mlustrated Pamphlet, showing 
sizes of grains of powder. Furnished free. 


Laflin & Rand Powder €o., 


29 MURRAY ST., N. Y. 


GUNPOWDER! 


Dupont’s Rifle, Sporting and 
Blasting Powder. 
THE MOST POPULAR POWDER IN USE! 


DupPonNtT’s GUNPOWDER Mitts, established in 
1802, have maintained their great reputation for 
eighty-four years. Manufacture the following 
celebrated brands of powder: 

Dupont’s Crystal Grain.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 4 
(fine) unequalled in strength, quickness and clean- 
liness; adapted for glass ball and pigeon shooting. 
Packed in 1 Jb. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Ducking.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 
3 (fine); burns slowly, strong and very clean; great 
penetration, with a close pattern; adapted for 
glass-ball, pigeon, duck and other shooting, with 
either muzzle or breech-loaders. Packed in 1 Ib. 
and 5 lb. canisters and 6144 and 1244 Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Choke Bore.—Specially adapted for 
“Choke Bore” Guns, and particularly for prairie 
and upland shooting. Burns slowly, strong and 
moist; does not cake or burn on the barrels, gives 
both a good penetration and a close pattern; will 
be found well adapted for glass-ball and pigeon 
shooting. Made of two sizes only, Nos. 7 and No. 
5, No 7 being the coarsest. Packed in 614 Ib. kegs 
and 1 Ib. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Rifle.—A quick, strong and 
clean powder, of very fine grain, for pistol shoot- 
ing. Packed in 1 1b. canisters and 6% Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Rifle Fg. “Sea Shooting.”—FFe. 
and FFFg. The Fe. for long-range rifie shooting, 
the FF¢e. and FFFg. for general use, burning 
strong and moist. Packed in % Ib.,11b. and 5 lb. 
canisters, 614, 1244 and 25 lb. kegs. Fg. coarse, 
FF Fe, fine. 

Dupont’s Sporting, Mining, SHrPPING and Blast- 
ing Powders of all sizes and descriptions. Special 
Grades for Export. Also Rifle, Cartridge, Mus- 
ket, Cannon, Mortar, Mammoth, Hexagonal, Cub- 
ical and Pellet Powder U. 8. Govt. Standard. 

Powder manufactured to order of any required 
grain or proof. 

Agencies in all the cities and principal towns 
throughout the United States. 

E,. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., 
87 Beaver street, New York. 


N.B.—Use none but DUPONT’S Fg. or FF ¢. for 
long-range rifie shooting. 


Oriental Powder Miills, 


BOSTON, MASS. 
Western Sporting, 
Wild Fowl Shooting, 
Falcon Ducking, 
ALSO THE NEW 


WING SHOT 


SPORTING POWDER. 


AGENCIES AT ALL PRINCIPAL POINTS 
IN THE WEST, 


Send for illustrated and descriptive pamphlet, 
FERGUSON’S PATENT ADJUSTABLE 


Reflecting Lamps, 
With Silver-Plated Parabolic Reflectors. 


eq, For Night Hunting and Fish- 
I ing, Camping, Canoeing, 
Driving at Night, ete. 
DASH LAMPS, 
POLICE LANTERNS, 
POCKET LAMPS, ETC. 
Send stamp for 
Tllustrated Catalogue, 
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65 Fulton Street, N. ¥ 


Hunting Boots or Shoes, Wholesale 
or Retail. JOHN D. BETHEL, Man’f’r of 
Sportsmen’s Goods. 124 Chambers st., N.Y. 
Send for Prices. » No Postal Cards. 


Eaton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
WENTS. Specially adapted for salt water shooting. 
For sale at all principal gun stores. Western 
trade supplied dy E. H. EATON, 53 State street, 
Chicago, lL. Cannot be sent by mail. 
Manufactured solely by 
GEO. B. EATON, 570 Pavonia Aveuue, 


Jersey Oity, N. J. 


WINANS & WOODEN, 
* 97 West Kinney 8t., Newark, N, J. 


Sportsmen's Goods. 


New Minnow-Casting Reel, 


Our Imperial Steel Pivot Reel 


WITH INDEPENDENT SPOOL. 


Size No. 3. 
We have perfected and patented this 


a multiplying reel in and out of gear 

In casting a minnow or other ‘bait, 
really necessary to cast the bait, as so much of the power used is 
e running, 


absorbed in starting the handl 
causes the reel to overrun. 


This trouble is overcome by our device, which is applied by 
simply pushing a lever or index one way to ungear the reel, and 
the reverse way to gear it for reeling in or 

This must commend itself to anglers for casting 


tance or for casting a light bait. 


Prices, . . $21.00 
SIZES, G. « 2 


This improvement we are also applying to our New Salt-Water 


Reels. Call and see them. 


= 


$19.50 
3 


100 


simple device for throwing 
at will. 
more force has to be used than 


which when 


playing the fish. 


$18.00 Each. 


3/2 
75 yds. No. G. line. 


WILLIAM MILLS & SON, 


No. 7 Warren St., New York. 


Send 3-cent stamp for large Illustrated Catalogue of Anglers’ Supplies. 


Dame, Stoddard & Kendall, 


Successors to BRADFORD & ANTHONY. 


374 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 


JULY FIRST OPENS THE SEASON FOR 


eliack Bass F*ishins. 


WE HAVE IN STOOK A LARGE VARIETY OF SUITABLE TAOKLE, COMPRISING 


Fine Hand-Made Wood, and Split Bamboo 


FLY, AND MINNOW CASTING RODS. 


MOL TiPLYiING HEELS, 


With Combination Click and Drag. 


Enameled Silk Fly Lines, 
Leaders, Hooks, Flies, 


—AND— 


SKINNER’S CELEBRATED FLUTED SPOONS. 


AT THE LONDON FISHERIES EXHIBITION 
TEE: WiCmMox$r:s 


Hexagonal Split Bamboo Fishing Rods 


Were awarded Three Silver Medals and the highest special prize—10 Sovereigns, Neted for exce! 
snce more than numbers. This is the highest pe awarded te any American for Split Bamboo Roda. 


Manufactured by B. F. NIO 


OLS, 153 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. 


Send for list with Massachusetts Fish and Game Laws. 


started 


a long dis- 


Anumnition, ete. 


The Hazard Powder Co, 


MANUFACTURERS OF 


Gunpowder 


Hazard’s ‘‘Electric Powder.” 

Nos. 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse). Unsurpassed in point 
of strength and cleanliness. Packed in square canis 
ters of one pound only, 

Hazard’s ‘“‘American Sporting.’? 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse). In1 Ib. canisters and 
614 Ib. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short guns. 

Hazard’s “Duck Shooting.”’ 


Nos. 1 (fine) to6 (coarse). In 1 and 5 lb. canisters 
and 644 and 1244 lb. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 
penetration. For field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders, 


Hazard’s ‘‘Kentucky Rifle.’ 

FFFG, FFG and ‘Sea Shooting”’ FG in kegs of 25, 
1244 and 6% lbs. and cans of 5dlbs. FFFG is also 
packed in 1 and 44 lb. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FFFG and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the ‘‘Sea Shooting” FG is the 
standard Rifle Powder of the Country. ¥ 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. 

GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
DER; also, SPECIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT OF 
ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUFAC- 
TURED TO ORDER. 

The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- 
pany’s Agents, in every prominent city or whole- 
sale at our office. 

63 PINE STREET, NEW YORE. 

‘When ordering shells insist that they be 
loaded with Hazard Powder. 


The Alford & Berkele Co., 


77 Chambers Street, 
(P. O. Box 2002). 
New York, Agents. 
THE AMERICAN 
BUCKLE & CARTRIDGE CO. 


Manufacturers of 
BRASS & PAPER 


Waterproof Shot Shells. 


We call your attention to 
our line of Brass and Paper 
Shot-Shells. These goods 
having been much im- 
proved in quality, are guar- 
anteed equal to any in the 
market, and we offer them 
at lower than the combina- 
tion prices. eG and 
quotations will fur- 
nished on application, 

No. 2 Copper Primers of 
any make adapted to our 
shells. 


HIN DS’ 


BLACK-FLY 
CREAM, 


For Repelling 
Flies, Mosquitoes, Midges and other 
Insects, and protecting the Skin 
from Sunburn, Irritation 
and Infection. 


No Tar. No Stain. 


Guens Fans, N. Y., June 15, 1884, 
Mr. A. S. Hinds, Portland, Me.: 

DrEsarR Sir—I have not sooner acknowledged the 
receipt of box of ‘‘Black-Fly Cream,’ as I desired 
to first test it; this I have now done on two fishing 
trips where I found the Mosquitoes, Black Flies, 
Punkies and Moose or Deer Flies in great abundance, 
Although all these pests swarmed about me, I found 
the Cream a perfect pirengie against their bites 
when it was applied to face, hands, ears and neck, 
For many years I haye sought after the insect re- 
polars and have tried all manner of compounds 

ut yours is the most thorough, at the same time 
cleanly and not disagreeable. 

Yours truly, 


Price, 25 Cents, Postpaid. 
SOLD BY DEALERS IN SPORTING GOODS. 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Soro By ALL DEALERS Tarouctoyr THe WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION—-I878., 


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STONEHENGE ON THE DOG. 
Price $3.50. 
For sale by Forest and Stream Publishing Co, 


Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking Guns a Specialty. 
Send for Illustrated Catalogue containing full description. 


L. C. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


BREEC 


The “L,C,Smith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 


-LOADING GUN! 


Tt has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
_ Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
sight when cocked. 


SORUNGENT FASTENING KNOW 


" “WEIGHTS: 
No. 10-Gauge, 81¢ to 11 lbs. - 
No, 12-Gauge, 7}¢ to 934 lbs. 


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=) =v hn bih tlie 7 ’ 


4 qT 
TVA Small Yachts, $5, Hrvctons mA Deer, $0. 50. Gir. New Alaska, Canoe and Boat Building, each 
SST We ; . $1.50. Canoe Handling, Dog Training, Canoe & Camp Cookery, Woodcraft, Canoe Aurora, each $1. 
7 pire II.— No. 6. . THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1888. 
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rt alesse 27. NT. uy x “4 waits . ’ Sy ~ : Ties 
CorrriaHt, 1886, BY FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co. ENTERED AT New YORK Post OFFICE AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. 
Terms, postpaid, $4. } NEW YORK: Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 39 Park Row. { Price, 10 cents, 
Great Britain, 21 LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane, Cornhill. UGreat Britain; ods 


PAPER SHELL 


Superior Quality, Waterproof or Plain. 


FIRST GRADE, SECOND GRADE, STAR, CLUB, 


All Using No. 2 U. M. C. Primers. 


THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. 


BRIDGEPORT, CONN. 


DEPOTS: 19 Maiden Lane, N. Y. 256 Market Street, San Francisco. 
| MANUFACTURERS OF 


Metallic Cartridges, Paper & Brass Shells, Percussion Caps, Primers, etc. 


Crovernment Contractors. 


CLIMAX. CLIMAX. CLIMAX. 


Thoroughly Waterproofed 


The Uv. 8. an By: Shells are intended to overcome a very GREAT disadvantage which all OTHER paper shells 
are. subjected to when USED in DAMP weather. ‘They are so COMPLETELY waterproof that water cannot 
FENE® RATE into the POWDER when entirely SUBMERGED. U. 8. Shells are made of all grades. 


ST Be STATES CARTRIDGE CO. 


De ts ; { WALLACE & SONS, $9 Chambers Street, New York. 
one 8: {SONNTAG & CO., 116 Market Street, San Francisco. Lowell, NMiass. 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Macht and Bout Builders, ete, 
OSGOOD'S FOLDING CANVAS BOAT, Weizht, for trout Ashing, 


with stretcher, side- 
and paddle, 25 ibs. Wilh stretcher, aillo bonnie, pate 
and paddle, 82lbs. Withstretcher, side-boards, gun- 
wale, stoolsand oars, 401bs, With botiom board. 
, side-boards, gunwale, stools and 
oars, 501bs. This enishaws 
= twelveefoot boat. . 


Tnyented and Manufactured by = 
@ HN. d. OSGOOD, Battle Creek, Mich. —=& 
Send for Cirealar, 


Yho Ligheat ? The Stendiest ? 
Wes Btanchest and Most Durable 1 
inaposaible te tip it over by Rocking ? SS ; 
azy.4 Row! Safest and Rest Iunting and Fishing Boat made. SS i 
Dars and paddie arejoined and pack in chest with bont withoni extra charge S 


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Mekes up four different weights, the 
same as four boats combined in one 


SO wy WEF. 


BUILDER OF THE FAMOUS COASTING CANOES 


Arvlantis, Rambler, Rogue, Fidget Htc., 


Alf of firsi-class records, SAIL AND ROW BGATS, IRENE MODEL. 


Smooth Lap Streak Shells, Defiecting Centerboard, Metallic Drop Rudder with the most practical 
and safe braces. No more cuss words. Combination Canoe Sails, Round, Copper tipped Paddles, Spring 
Jam Cleats and other noted fixtures. Write your address plainly and direct to Lock Box 305, Glens 
Falls, N. ¥. Send 50 cents for six photos and 20-page catalogue, or 5 cents for same catalogue alone. 


We build everything in the boat line from a 12-Ib. 
eance to a steam launch. Have in stock a number of 
small steam launch s, running from 20 to 30ff. in 
length, some with oil and some with coal burning 
engines. 

A large and very fine stock of rowboats and canoes 
from $20.00 upward. 

Will send upon application drawings of Jaunch with 
Shipman Oil Engine. Sena for Catalocue. 

Chicago Headquarters, 115 Wabash Ave. 


R. J. DOUGLAS & CO., 
Successors to POWELL & DOUGIAS, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL. 


foided 


Sole Agency and Depot for the U. S., Canada and Mexico, 35 Broadway, N. Y., Room 70. 


THE “BERTHON” FOLDING BOAT. Unrivalled for strength, durability, and sea 
worthiness. Used by navies of Great Britain, France. Germany, Italy, Chili, Greece, ete. Over 6,000 in 
use in allclimates. Ship's boats. yacht dinchies, shooting and fishing boats, canoes, 

Largely used as :awls for Small Yachts. 


White Cedar Boards for Yachts’ Boats and Cances. 


Also Oak and other Lumber used in Boat Building, 
HACKMATACK AND OAK KNEES. 


C. F. HODSDON. 142 & 144 Water St. Coe83°) New York. 


BOAT AND CANOE 
Pleasure Boats, Canoes,|, HARDWARE. 


SNEAK BOATS CAT) SiGe D ean: 


BRASS AND COMPOSITION 
Single-Hand Cruisers, 


NAILS, SPIKES, RODS, ROWLOCKS, ANCHORS, 
CHAINS, HOOKS, THIMBLES, ETC. 


Tackle Blocks and Cordage, 
Ship Chandlery, etc. 


WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 
L. W. FERDINAND & CO., 


267 Federal Street, Boston, Mags. 
SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 


PHOTOGRAPHS OF 


GALATEA 


Off Marblehead. 
Size 8x10.. 
Price, = $1 Hach. 


DAVID MASON LITTLE, 


10 Oliver Street, Boston. 


New York and Eastern 
YACHT AGENCY, 


4, CARY SMITH, 51 West Tenth Street, New York. 
BURGESS BROTHERS, 22 Congress Street, Boston, 
Yachts and vessels of all kinds sold, purchased 
and chartered. Special attention given to buildmg, 
repairs and alterations. Surveys and inspections 
made. Designs and estimé tes furnished. A large 
number of first-class yachts now for sale. i 


Steam Launches. 


Send stamp for 60-page Illustrated Catalogue 


J. H. RUSHTON, 
Canton, N. Y. 


Sneak Boxes, 
Pleasure Boats, 


Sailing and Paddling: Canoes, 


Do you desire a most beautiful pleasure boat or 
canoes? One of the finest the worid can afford? One 
you can place in your parlor and show to your 
friends? Sprague’s prices beat everything for fine 

uality and honest workmanship, We have in stock 

ilboats, Centerboard Boats, Sneak Boxes and 
Canoes. Send 2-cent stamp for Catalogue. 


H. M, SPRAGUE, 
PARISHVILLE, ST. LAWRENCE CO., N. ¥. 


The Puritan’s Bottom 


When she beat the Genesta last year was coated 
with 


DIXON'S BLACKLEAD, 


“Blackleading’’ is of value in proportion to the 

uality of the article used. DIXON’S BLACK- 

HAD is a pure graphite ground to a tine and even 
grain so that there is no waste, and a vessel’s bot- 
tom treated with it wil) be of surprising smooth- 
Se It will also be found a protection to the 
bottom, e 


JOS. 


THOMAS CLAPHAM, 


Yacht Builder & Designer, 


ROSLYN, L. I., N. ¥. 


Unsinkable and non-capsizable light draft yachts 
for ducking and cruismg. Unequaled in seaworthi- 
ness, conifort and speed. 

Nonpareil Sharpies, Roslyn Yawls, Racing Yachts 
and Sailboats of any type. To order only. 

Models and sail plans made promptly to order 
and sent anywhere. 


DIXON CRUCIBLE CO., 
: Jersey City, N, J. ' 
New York Office, 68 Reade Street. 


Size of Chest, 38 inches Jong, 
7 inches wide, 18 inches deep. 


The above is a view of the Boat in its compact form, showing 
Boat folded, Bottom-Board, Camp-Stools, Gunwale, Stretcher, f 
and Packing Chest. Oars and Paddles are jointed and packed mii: 
with Boat in Chest, | f 


Machting Goods. 
4a Es ES’ Ss 


Self-Holding 


STEERER. 


eS 


THE RADIX 
Patent Folding Centerboard. 


Quick, Hasy, Durable, Self sciinp, 
namental, Neat, Complete. Always asina becket, 


Noiseless, Or- 


yet neverin a hecket. Always locked, yet always 
unlocked or never locked at all. For all kinds and 
sizes of boats, with either mule, sailor steam. The 
only satisfactory steerer made for yachts, It is 
quicker, easier, steadier and handier than a, tiller, 
looks more shiplike and takes less room. War- 
ranted. Send for descriptive circular. 

THE LAKE W’F’G Cw., Oceun City, N. J. 


The American Yacht List 
FOR 18286. 


Published with the official sanction and under the 
wodaee of the New York and Eastern Yacht 
bs. 

Contains a complete register of the Yacht Clubs 
of the U. 8. ana British Provinces, with List of 
Officers, Names of Vessels and Gwners, Dimensions 
of Yachts, their Builders, Home Ports, etc., etc. 

Also, Chromo-Lithograpn of 

CLUB PENNANTS AND PRIVATE SIGNALS, 
COMPILED BY NIELS OLSEN, Steward N. Y. Y. 0, 

PRICK, $4,006. 


To be had from THOMAS MANNING, 53 Beaver 
street, Sole Agent. 


JOHN HARVEY, M.1.N. A., 


Naval Architect. 


241 West Fourteenth St., N. Y. 

All classes of steam and Sailin, achts designed 
and i nilding superintended. lad tn 

Estimates and specifications. 

Designer of Volante, Sea Belle, Miranda, Alex- 
anda, Catarina, ete., in Wngland. Oriva, Bedouin, 
Wenonah, [leen, Surf. Wanda, ete., in America, 


BORDEN & WOOD, 
Yacht Designers. 


Drawings made; specifications furnished, and 
oulldmg superintended. Models furnished if de- 
sired. Correspondence solicited. Address, 


P. O. Box 338, Fall River, Mass. 
J. M. SAWYER & SON, 


YACHT SAIL MAKERS, 


(ESTABLISHED 1852.) 
34 & 85 South Street, New York. 

Sails, awnings and canvas fittings of every kind, 
This firm confine themselves exclusively to making 
yacht sails of every description. and can therefore 
give sail plans with estimates on the most reason- 
able terms. Particular attention given to racing 
sails. All work guaranteed. 


ppt PEELE POEP EDEL: 
wea 


rere 
Cmet say 


SG 


Two Sizes. 
30X15 and 36x18. 
&ndorsed by prominent canoeists, boat builders, etc. 


Sailboats, Canoes, | Sneak Boxes, 
Gunning Skiffs, Ete. 


Gives yeu a Flush Floor and Superior Sailing 
Qualities. Made entirely of Brass, 

Awarded Goid Medal of First Class, New 
Orleans Exposition. Send for Circular. 


THE RADIX M’F’G CO.,, 
39 Old Slip, N. Y. 


For Above or Beiow Water Line, 
NO TANK NEEDED. 


ALFRED B. SANDS, 


Plumber, Steam Fitter and Coppersmith. 
184 Bemxman 8t., New YorE. 


Atwood’s Patent Center-Board. 
FOR SMALL BOATS AND CANOES, 


<9 tLe == - = 7, 


& 
GLOUCESTER, MASS. 


Manufacture to order Yachts. Rowboats, Yawls, 
Excelsior Life Boats and Seine Boats. Two medals 
awarded at the London Exhibition. 3,000 boats 
built the last thirteen years. 


K. L. WILLIAMS, 


Yacht Builder and Designer. Single-hand yachts 
aspecialty. Designer and builder of Dr. Winslow’s 
Pilgrim, E. 9th st., City Point, So. Boston, Mass, 


Machts and Canoes Lor Sale, 
Steam Yachts Specially Offered For Sale, 


Tron steam yacht, 194251214, speed 14 knots, 
Tron steam yacht, 1852112, speed 16% knots. 
New stesl sveam yacht, 170 2344x104 speed 1314 Ek, 
Wooden steam yacht, 100X166, speed 18 knots. 
Cabin steam yacht, 42x9X3814, speed 12 miles, 
Steam Yachts and Launches of all sizes for Rae- 

ing, Cruising, Fishing and Hunting Purposes. 

FIELD & YOUNG, 
Steam Vessel Brokers and Marine Engineers, 
6 State Street, New York. 


A 20-inch board in a 3-inch well. Othersizes man- 
ufactured. Descriptive circulars mailed free. 
ATWUVUOD BROS,., Clayton, WN. Y. 


JHRPRHRY’S 


PATENT MARINE GLUE 


Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal. 


For Deckseams of Yachts, Airtight Com- 
partments of Life Boats in combination with 
Canvas. In combination with Calico for 
Waterproof Skins used between Diagonal 
Planking of Pinnaces, Launches, ete. 


Price Lists, etc., at Works. 
ALFRED JEFFERY & CO., 
Marsh Gate. Stratford E., England. 


SMALL YACHTS. 


Their Design and Construction, Exemplified by the 
Ruling Types of Modern Practice, With 
Numerous Plates and Illustrations, 


c. P. KUNHARDT, 
Cloth, 370 pages of tyne and. illustrations, and 70 
plates. Size of page, 1444x1214. Price $7.00. 
FOR SALP BY THE 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., © 
39 Park Row, New Yark. 7 


el 
Hunting Boats, Sneak Boxes, 
Cruising Canoes. 


Built to order after the most approved models. 
Correspondence solicited and prices given on appli- 
eation. B. W. DAVENPORT, Ashland, Wis. 


i a i tS aT 
LARGE SEA-GOING SHARPIE YACHT 
forsale or charter. Dimensions: length 60ft , 

beam 15ft., cabin house 30ft. long. Accommoda- 

tions for eight to twelve persons. Is fully fitted 
out, and if not sold soon can be chartered for 
southern cruising for the winter. If chartered will 
deliver her at any southern port if desired. Ad- 
dress A. CARY SMITH, 51 West Tenth street, 
New York City, 


OR SALE.—KEEL SLOOP ALTAIRE 
built in winter of 1879, 30.4 over all, 27.11 
waterline, 10.4 beam, 5.4 draft. Handsome, fast, 
‘excellent sea boat, well found, ready for cruising. 
Sails by McManus; lift. cedar tender. Apply to 
A. d. McLEOD, 155 Summer street, Boston, Mass. _ 


OR EXCHANGE—A RUSHTON ROWBOAT 
143, cost $70, has never been in the water, 
fora ¥ he pce 10-gange, BUDE ares ee zt ae 
in good order and of any approved make. 
F. RG. WILSON, Port Jefferson, Suffolk Co., N.Y. 


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hale 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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WHITNEY-KENNEDY REPEATING RIFLE. 
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Dupont’s Eagle Ducking.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 
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shooting. Made of two sizes only, Nos. 7 and No. 
5, No 7 being the coarsest. Packed in 644 lb. kegs 
and 1 Jb. canisters. 


Dupont’s Eagle Rifie.—A quick, strong and 
clean powder, of very fine grain, for pistol shoot- 
ing. Packed in 1 1b. canisters and 614 lb. kegs. 

Dupont’s Rifle Fe. ‘Sea Shooting.’’—FF¢g. 
and FFs. The Fg. for long-range rifie shooting, 
the FFs. and FFFg. for general use, burning 
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canisters, 614, 1246 and 25 lb. kegs. Fe. coarse, 
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Refiecting Lamps, 


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Eaton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
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For sale at ail principal gun stores. Western 
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Chicago, il. Cannot be sent by mail. 
Manufactured solely by 
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The Open Shot Regulator. 


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‘coarse shot. Send for circular. 
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New Minnow-Gasting Reel.) #srtzze 


Our Imperial Steel Pivot Reel Gunpowder 


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WITH INDEPENDENT SPOOL. Nos, 1 (fine) to ¢ (coarse). Unsurpassed in point 
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’ ters of one pound only. 


Hazard’s ‘‘American Sporting.’ 
Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse). In1 lb. canisters and 


614 Ib. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short guns. 
Hazard’s ‘Duck Shooting.” 

Nos, 1 (fine) to6 (coarse), In 1 and 5 1b. canisters 
and 614 and 1246 lb. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 
penetration. Wor field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders, 


Hazard’s ‘‘Kentucky Rifle.”’ 


FFFG, FFG and ‘‘Sea Shooting’’ FG in kegs of 25, 
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packed in 1 and 4 lb. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FF¥G and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the ‘‘Sea Shooting” FG is the 
standard Rifle Powder of the Country. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder, 


GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
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The above'can be had of dealers, or of the Com- 
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Size No. 3. When ordering shells insist that they be 


We have perfected and patented this simple device for throwing | 0244 with Hazard Powder. 
a multiplying reel in and out of gear at will. 

In casting a minnow or other bait, more force has to be used than The Alford & Berkele Go., 
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absorbed in starting the handle running, which when started (P. O, Box 2002). 
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This trouble is overcome by our device, which is applied by THE AMERICAN 
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the reverse way to gear it for reeling in or playing the fish. Manufacturers of 

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No. 2 Copper Primers of 
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This improvement we are also applying to our New Salt-Water 
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WE HAVE IN STOOK A LARGE VARIETY OF SUITABLE TACKLE, OOMPRISING |, ,,, ise Rania, N. ¥., June 15,1984 
Fine Hand-Made Wood, and Split Bamboo SU ee aay Hie Grewal hee Pee 


to first test it; this I have now done on two fishin 


L Y AND MINNOW C A § LING R D trips where I found the Mosquitoes, Black Flies 
9 ° Punkies and Moose or Deer Flies in great abundance, 
Although all these pests swarmed about me, I found 

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—AND— 


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GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION—!1878. 


AT THE LONDON FISHERIES EXHIBITION 
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Hezagenal Split Bamboo Fishing Rods 


Were awarded Thres Silver Medals and the highest special prize—10 Sovereigns, Neted for exce 


STONEHENGE ON THE DOG, 


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The “L.C,Smith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 


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Tt has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
Sight when cocked. 


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No. 12-Gauge, 714 to 91¢ lbs. 


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Cure for Mange in Dogs—A non-poisonous fluid, which rarely fails to speedily cure Mange in every 
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Cure for Worms in Doga—A safe and certain expellant, 5Cc. per box. 

Purging Pills for Dogs—The Safest Aperient and Liver Pill, 0c. per box. 


Alterative Cooling Powders—i0c. per box. 


Cure for Rheumatism, Lumbago and Chest Founder or Kennel Lameness—50c, per box, 


Cure for Jaundice or Yellows—50c. per box. 


Tonic Condition Pills—50c. per box. 


Cough Pills—For Common Colds, Asthma, Husk, Sore Throats, etc,, 50c. per box, 
Cure for Canker of the Ear—50c. and $2.50 per bottle. 


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also for Dogs recovering from Illness 


Stimulant-for the Growth of Hair—b0c. per bottle. 


Tasteless Aperient Biscuits for Dogs—75c. per tin. 


Eczema Lotion—$1.00 per bottle. 


“Locurium” (Patent)—A wonderful healing Vegetable Oil, for the (‘ure of Cuts, Bites or Wounds, or 
Sore Feet in Dogs and other Animals, 25c., 50c. and $1.00 per bottle. 


Diarrhea and Dysentery Cure—$i,00 per bottle. 


Dog Soap—ls entirely free from poison, and most effective in the destruction of Lice, Fleas and Ticks. 
and in keeping the skin free from Scurf, 25c. per tablet 


“The Common Sense of Dog Doctoring’’—Price, 25c. (or post free 28c.), 


contains 120 pages of 


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Rearing of Dogs, 


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Or order through 
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House. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE. 


1, The Puppies Who Didu’t Know It Was Loaded, 
’ 2, The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
3. The Fox and His Guests. 
4. The Foolish Fish. | 
5, Tbe Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 


7. The Shrike and the Hawk, 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 


the wise and foolish of the world in general. 


Price 10 cents. 


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Kennel Record and Account Book. 


Ta KENNEL RECORD AND AccouNT Book consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder, Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 


every experienced breeder. 


Ample #provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 


actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. re 

In the preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
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amore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to preserve. 


200 pages 


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Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale a few copies of an elegant steel engraving 


of the celebrated pointer Sensation. 


sheet, 22x28. Price, $1 each. 


Size of plate, 14x20; size ot 


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Eastern Field Trials Club. 


EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING 
To be held at 
High Point, North Carolina. 


OPEN TO THE WORLD. 
Commencing Thursday, Nov. 18, 1886. 
Trials to be run on quail under E. F. T. Club Rules. 


ORDER OF RUNNING: 


MEMBER’S STAKES. 

Open only to club members, each entry to be owned 
three months prior to closing of stakes, and handled by 
the member making such entry. First prize, cup, value 
ane to be known as Eastern Field Trials Cup; 2d prize, 

he Sanborn Cup, value $75; 3d prize, a piece of plate, 

value $50. Entries close Oct, 1, 1886, Each member 

allowed one entry free; each additional entry, $10. 
EASTERN FIELD TRIALS DERBY. 

Open to all setter and pointer TpDIEs whelped on or 
after Jan. 1, 1885. Purse, $700. First prize, $400; 2d, $200; 
8d, $100, FOREST AND STREAM donates $50 to handler of 
winner of ist. $10 forfeit; $10 additional to fill; nomina- 
tions closed May 1, 1886. The club offers the Hastern Field 
Trials Breeders’ Cup, value $100, to the breeder of the 
winner of ist in Derby, the breeder to be the owner of 
the dam of such winning puppy at the time the bitch 
was bred to the dog. 

ALIL-AGED POINTER STAKES, 

Open to all pointers, except any first prize winner of 
any All-Aged Stake, or winner of any special pomter cup 
in All-Aged Stakes at any recognized field trials. First 
poe $300; 2d, $150. ce forfeit; $15 additional to fill; 

ntries close Oct. 1, 1886. 

_. ALL-AGED SETTER STAKE. 

Open to all setters except any first prize winners of 

any All-Aged Stake, or winner of eerie setter cup 
in ate Stakes at any recognized eld trials. First 
prize, $300; 2d, $150. $10 forfeit; $15 additional to fill; 
entries close Oet. 1, 1886. 
CHAMPION SWEEPSTAKES OF ALL-AGED STAKES. 
* Open to all Baie winners of first prizes at_ any re- 
ecognized field trials. $10 forfeit; $15 additional to fill; 
entries close Oct. 1, 1886, except for winners of 1886, which 
are to qualify right previous to running at $25. Two 
entries to fill to make a race. Club adds $100 cash and 
American Field donates a valuable silver cup, value $100, 
all to go to winner of first. 


Nortice.—Any trainer or owner working or shooung 
over any dog or dogs entered for trials south of the trac 
of Piedmont Air Line, for a distance of 7 miles above 
‘and below and back of Hotel Bellevue, from Oct. 1 until 
conclusion of trials, shall forfeit all entrance moneys, 
purses and cups. ~ 
Good board at hotels from $i up per day. Transporta- 
tion to and from the grounds at moderate prices. : 
: B. F. WILSON, President. 
For further particulars and all communications ad- 
dress ‘WASHIN GTON A. COSTER, Sec’y & Treas., 
Box 30, Flatbush, Kings Co., N. ¥. 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 


jy8,tf Lancaster, Mass.” 


FOR SALE. 

Rory O’More and Glencho puppy stock; also a 
few superb brood bitches, all of the finest and pur- 
est red Irish strains: full pedigreed. Address with 
stamp W. N. CALLENDER, “Albany, N. Y. 


ING CHARLES SPANIELS,_ANGORA KIT- 
tens.—We have the very best that ean be ob- 
tained. Our stud dog, Duke, a full brother of 
qhampign Jumbo, is, without doubt, the shortest 
face dog in the world. Parties who may wish to 
buy a five spaniel or lovely long-haired kitten, ad- 
dress, KING CHARLES KENNEL, No. 6 Second 
street, New York. jy8,if 


Pointer Puppies For Sale. 


A dog and bitch, liver and white, 10 wks. old, by 
Bang Bang outof Fan Fan, I will 

dogs South to train for the field trials. 
address J. N.. LEWIS, Ramseys, N. J. 


HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX. 

Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 

Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
rets. H.C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio. jy22,tf 


We BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R. 2102). Fee $15. Pups by 
Royal Prince and 50 bull-terriers for sale, dogs, 
bitches and puppies, white or colored, large or 


small kinds; all first-class stock; state what you | 


want. J. W. NEWMAN, 87 Hanover street, Boston, 
jy22,3mo 


Rosecroft Kennels, 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Puppies by Fairy King ex Countess Floy, Fore- 
ep ex Passion, Yale Belton ex Forest Dora for 
sale. 

Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessic) in the stud. 
Fee $20. 


Valuable Kennel For Sale. 


i. BEAUFORT, the best pointer living. 

2. NEVISON, char:pion mastifi of America. 
ner of forty ist prizes. 

3. ALOH, pure Laverack setter bitch; sire, Good- 
sell’s Prince; dam. Pebble. 

4. SELLE BELTON, English setter; sire, Yale 
Belton; dam, Clara R. 
BEAUFORT stud fee, $50. 
NEVISON stud fee, $50. 

CHAS. H. MASON, 

tf 18 Bedford ave., Brooklyn, E. D., N Y. 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for field 
trials or private use, Reference given. W. G. 
SMITH, Marydel, Ma, 


Buena o Visio © Kennels. 


St. BERNARDS 
ashionably bred and of the best 


known strains, Gorrect in col- 


Win- 


or, markings, ete. Crown dogs 
and puppies for sale; full and 
guaranteed pedigree sent with 
each dog sold, Only superior 
specimens sent from the Kennels. 


Address, with stamp, 


KENSICO STATION, 
WESTCHESTER 00,, N. Y, 


DOGS FOR SALE. 
Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde, Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs, pugs, 
French poodles, St. Bernards, mastiffs and black 
and tan terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 
constantly on hand. Those desiring to purchase 
will do well to consult me. WM. W. SILVHY, 135 
South Highth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


The Field Sporisman’s Picture Co. 


graphs taken by Mr. Walker at the Eastern Field 
Trials. Lists and prices on application. 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y. 


Trish and Gordon setters for work as well as show. 
decl7,tf 


ANTED.—DOGS TO HANDLE ON QUAIL. 

Best of reference; satisfaction guaranteed. 

Address GEO. H. HILL, Miami Kennels, Madeira, 
Ohio. jy22,3me 


J HAVE GOT FOR SALE A LOT OF 25 VERY 
fine rabbit hounds, well broke, in first-class con- 
dition, from 2 tod yrs. old. JONH T. SOHWACK, 
202 Broome street, New York city. jy§,3m 


PORTSMAN’S KENNEL.—TRAINING, BREAK- 
ing and Boarding of sporting dogs, having a 
free run; capacity for fifty boarders. D,& WIL- 
BUR, Prop., Box 303, Bridgewater, Mass. may13.tf 


OR SALE.—ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 

pups, 2 and 6 mos. old, out of good hunting 

stock, Price $10 and upward according to quality. 
G. L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass. jy22.3mo0 


OR SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 

setters and pointers, thoroughly field trained. 

Only those wishing first-class dogs will address, 
GEO. W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass. 


NGLISH SETTER PUPS, BY CHAMPION 

Dash Il. out of a champion Leicester and Nelly 

bitch. WM. W. REED, 8 Milk street, Boston, Mass, 
Jy22,2mo 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated dogs, winners of prizes at 
Wield Trials, on toned paper, size 10x12. 


LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE, BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Setter), 
DON (Pointer), SENSATION, DASHING 
MONARCH, GLADSTONE, GROUSE DALE 
SAN ROY, GATH, BANG BANG, RUSH 
GLADSTONE, DARKNESS, PEEP-O’-DAY, 
BESS A., AMERICAN DAN, CARRIE J. 
PINK B., JULE, DASH AND BESS, PRIDE 
OF THE BORDER. 


Price for the full set of twenty-six pictures 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address 


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P. O. Box 2882. New York City 


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THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS 


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MASTIFES. 


Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. Y, 


OR SALE.—HAVING RECENTLY ADDED 
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Taken by Siege. XVII-XX. 

Gilbert White’s Book. John Burroughs. 


Lolita. Mary Agnes Tincker. 
Persian Roses, W. 


A Bachelor’s Blundér. XXIX,-XXXII. WES 


HK. Norris. 
The West. Ella Wheeler Wilcox. 
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Our Experience Meetings. 


Paddling for Pleasure, 
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Notes of a Base-ballist. 

_ JOHN M. WARD, 
Confessions of a Champion 
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L. E, MYERS. 


Our Monthly Gossip, ot 
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SHORE BIRDS. 


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{. Haunts and Habits—Where the bay birds live, and 
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(I, Range and Migration—Where they go to breed, 
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oi. A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of 
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{[V. Nomenclature—A list of our American species 
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Vi. Blinds and Decoys—How to shoot them after 
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MAPLEHURST HOTEL. 


ROSSEAU, MUSKOKA, CANADA. 
First class in-all its appointments, This hotel has 
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The Muskoka District, famous for its innumer- 
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‘connection is made with the steamers of the Mus- 


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Reo nen Camping: parties can live at half those 
MOOSE, DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGE, DUCK, 
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Maine Sportsmen’s Resort 
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A limited number of guests can obtain good board 
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to the fly through the entire season. We refer by 
permission to Prof. A. M. Mayer, Stevens Institute 
of Technology, Hoboken, N. J.; E. Lunitz. 50 Cen- 
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Dickson, 3739 Chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa. For 
further information address KENNEDY SMITH, 
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The Best Troot Fishing in ihe World 


Is AT THE 


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When you get there, stop at the 


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Splendid location at the foot of Lake Umbagog, 
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Rates at either ofthese two houses, $2.00 per 
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The finest Lake and Brook Trout Fishing in Can- 
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named fish abound without let or kindrance. The 
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combined, Price, $100. By mail, 10 cts. extra, Ask eM R icHE 
your dealer for it. Tiscount to the trade. Circulars 
free. J. ©. PETMECKY. Austin, Texas. 


And all Gun Dealers. 


THE NEW AMERICAN 


Breech-Loading Shot Gun. 


= SIMPLE sea 
DURABLE. 


Rebounding Lock. 
Choke-Bore Barrels 


For close, hard shooting excels all ethers. Extra 
heavy guns for ducks a specialty. Send pices Ag 
a = 


ue ae ee a ee Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnel Shell. 


For Wildfowl Shooting and Long Shots. 
Tnstantly available as a solid shot. 
, These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 
LYM AN S pellets No. 6 shot on a 30in. plate at 110yds. They 
Patent Gun Sicht will kill the hardest feathered bird at 130yds., and 
un sigoes |in a flock at 150yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- 
gauge delivered in New York on remittance of $7. 
The trade should see thisprojectile at once. 
THE AUTOMATIC SHRAPNELL CO., 
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. 


Cheap Central-Fire Breech-Loaders. 


Lefaucheux action, blued steel barrels, walnut 


The Gun and its Development | smc essbove win genuine ewisr bares. 23) 


THE BEST GUNS for the LEAST MONEY, 


W. W. GREENER’S and C. G. BONEHILL’S GUNS a specialty. General Agent for CARD’S STAND= 
ARD iLASS BALL TRAE Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Sporting Goods. 


WILL. H. CKRUTTENDEN, Cazenovia, Madison County, N. Y¥. 


Dlustrated Catalogue in colors sent free on application. 


The Maynard Rifles & Shotguns. 


NEW OFF-HAND || TARGET RIFLE, MODEL OF 1882. 
PRICES REDUCED. | — 


make Hunting and 
TargetRifies perfect. 
Send for circulars. 
WM. LYMAN, 
Middletleld, Conn. 


i 
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ee 7 
‘With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 
. Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 
For Hunting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the “MAYNARD”? more 


\ completely supplies the wants. of 
Hunters and Sportamen generally than any other Rifle in 


Twist barrel, rebounding locks, walnut pistol grip 


stock, double key, rubber butt.........0......2..4. 14 50 
By W. W. GREENER. These are good, serviceable guns and guaranteed por the world, as many barrels can be used on oné stock, and for aceu- 
A . oes hee DETR Sunde eee Hi2 , racy, convenience, durability and safety, is not excelled. 
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE! dealer in Guns, Rifles, ete. All kinds of repairing ex- A Send for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 


ecuted. with pea and warranted. Send stamp for 


for using rim and center-fire ammunition. * 
Price $2.50. descriptive circular of above guns. / 


f : Lyman 
MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. Sit. 
iacfever Arms Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


LEFEVER AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS, 


We have only about 100 FOX GUNS left, in Nos. 7, 8 and 9 grades. If 
you want one you had better order at once. Catalogues, with dimensions and 
prices of ail guns left, furnished on application. 


AMERICAN ARMS CO. 103 Milk St., Boston, Mass, 
we Kae JUMBOLENE. 


PRICE, $75 to $300.00. 
(Trade Mark Registered.) 


Cures and prevents Insect Bites, Sunburn, 
Chapped Hands and Face, It is the best Lini- 
ment in use for Burns, Seald=, Chilblains. Frost 
Bi:es, Sprains, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, ete. — 

It prevents blood poisoning in cuts and other 
wounds and premotes rapid healing in all cases. 

For Sale by Druggists and Dealers in Sporting 
Goods, at 50 cents per bottle. 


THOS. JENNESS & SON, 


PROPRIETORS, ~ 


Bangor, Me., U. S. A. 


Wholesal Agents: John P. Levell’s Sons, Boston; Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Ce. Chicag™ 
‘Von Lengerke and Detmold, New York. — 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun in the world with eompensated action, to take up 
éar in every direction. The eeu is automatic both in locking and releasing. Used by the best trap 
shots in America. Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention, 


Send for illustrated catalogue. 
LEFEVER ARMS CoO., Syracuse, N. WY. 
NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 14 Murray St, 
PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH ©. GRUBB & CO... 712 Market St. 
BOSTON J. P. LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington st. 


Ss chieinrabiiee td Pe able Ce Ee 
DOG TRAINING: 


8, T, HAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM. 
For sale at this oMice. Price $1.00. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON HAMMERLESS, 


No. I, $100.00 
tt 150,00 
** 3, 200.00 


“4, 300.00 


As good in EVERY respect as ANY IMPORTED Gun costing twice the money 4 
MANUFACTURERS’ GENERAL AGENTS, 


Established 1826. 


WILLIAM READ & SONS. 


107 Washington Street, Boston. 
DEALERS IN 


INE GuUN S. 


C. Scott & Son’s, Colt’s, Parker's, L. C, Smith’s, Harrington & Richardson’s, (Greener’s, 

7 efever’:, Ithaca Gun Co., Forehand & Wadsworth’s, Davis’, Williams & Powell's, 
> Clabrough’s, Manhattan Arms Co., Bonehill’s, Hollis’, ete, Winchester’s, Colt’s, Wes- 
/ son’s, Ballard’s, Maynard’s, Reimington’s, Bullard’s and all rifles. Revolvers all makes. 
Muskets and Equipments. Ordnance, Military supplies. Chamberlin Loaded Shot 


’ Cartridges, all sizes. i 
ts" Now on hand a Large Assortment of Fine Guns. Second-hand taken in exchange. 
Some of highest cost, both Hammer and Hammerless. Bargains! 


Send for Descriptive Price List. 


ia Vee 


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| Prices of the Ejector Guns. 


HE “EJECTOR” GUN is made in one quality 
only, in three styles of finish, and is sold at 
lower prices than ordinarily charged by leading 
makers for Hammerless Guns, viz: 
A. QUALITY, very best finish, Fancy or Plain, $350 
i. QUALITY, best style of London finish 
QUALITY, ordinary plain finish 


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A Second Edition of “THE GUN” now 
ready. 70 pages, 550 illustrations. Price $2.50; post 
paid $2.85. Thorougbly revised and corrected, with 
an Appendix containing Notes on Novelties, Ignition, 
Steel Barrels, Proof of Guns, etc. 


CARTRIDGES. 


Loaded in the best manner with English or American 
Powder, and put up in packages of twenty-five witn 
full particulars as to load and quality of ammuni- 
tion at reasonable prices. Artificial Birds of all 
kinds for practice shooting. 


EEN 


SPORTSMEN 


Use the Luminous Flies, Spoons, 
Rubber Mipnnows, Insects, etc., 
in preference to all others for 
reason of the combination qual- 
ity, good for day or night. 
Our rivals in business talking | 
to the contrary only advertise 
them. Descriptive circular with 
testimonial sheet mailed upon 
application. 


ENTERPRISE MFG CO.,| 


AKRON, O. 


CHIEF ADVANTAGES: 
CELERITY! COMFORT!. ECONONY ! 


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PRICES OF GUNS. 


HE prices of W. W. Greener’s renowned ‘‘Facile 
Princeps” Hammerless and Patent ‘Treble 
Wedgefast” Guns are as below. Quality in every 
case guaranteed. Shooting equal to that obtained 
at any public trial at home or abroad. 


Prices for Hammer or Hammerless. 
A. Quality, Special Best Gun..............-.-- $300. 00 


1. Ordinary Best Gun,...........- Wear ect see ++ 275.00 
2, Ditto, with less engraving and more plainly 
finished’ 52. Ve Ae A ee ae aa ae Ses akc ete salecare ale 250.00 
3. Moderately engraved and well finished..... 200.00 
4, Engraved and plainly finished........... ,-+ 15000 
5. Plainly mounted and finished, no engraving 125.10 
Cheapest quality Treble Wedgefast Gun...... 100.00 


THE TREBLE WEDGEFAST ACTION. 
Increases the strength of the breech action enormously: 
there can be no gaping at the breech, and with all the thou- 
sands of guns so m"de since introduced in 1873, NOT ONE 
has been DESTROYED by any explosive. With Wood 
Powders it is Li amok safe, giving complete immunity from 
‘danzer to the users of these explosives. Guns can be made 

lighter and safer and stronger than on any other principle. 


TRAP GUN, $85. 
10-Bores, “Extra y): 2). tistetes $5.00, 


The Highest Development of 
the Sporting Shotgun. 


Throws out the fired cases, very advantagous in a hot corner; one gun will do the 
work of two. 
convenience. 
faction. 


Simple, durable, safe, no hitch in any weather, in every way a great 
Hundreds of these guns are now in daily use and give complete satis- 


Ageocont, 178 Br 


N. E. AGENTS 


FOR THE 


AMERICAN sanenscan 
Clay Bird. Revolver. 


22-caliber.,... 2... 
82 7 


PRICE $7.50. 
Iver Johnson & Co., Da., 
Using .38 Cartridges. 


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Send six cents in stamps for -88 fw. ess eaee : 
catalogue. Pat Miteea wt tae .. 5,00 


JOHN P. LOVELL’S SONS|| 


P, 0. Box 2277, Boston, Mass. 


= THOMAS J. CON ROW, 


MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 


Fine Fishing Tackle and Camping Goods. 


653 F'ulton Street, New York. 


MAINE: E'ISHinNn' G. | 
Conroy’s Celebrated Hexagonal Split Bamboo Rods, 


With Patent Serrated Ferrules and Patent Universal Reel Seat. 


Unequalled for Uniformity of Spring, Durability and Beauty of Finish. 
AEE TIFICI AK EFE*IstEs., 


A Large and fine assortment, suitable for the Rangeley, Moosehead, Parmechene, Seven Ponds, Kennebago, Megantic and other waters. 


Bailey’s Patent Landing Net Ring and Handle, Enameled Waterproof Silk 


Flv Lines, 
Flv Books, Leaders, Etc., Ete. ' | 


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| I BOOKS. Small Yachts, $7. ee tieie and Deer, $2.50. Our New Alaska, Canoe and Boat Building, each 
AND Th AN $1 .50. Canoe Handling, Dog Training, Canoe & Camp Cookery, Woodcraft, Canoe Aurora, each $1. 


. SAVII.—No. 7. ; THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1886. 


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COPYRIGHT, 1886, BY FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CoO. ENTERED AT NEW YORK Post OFFICE AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. 
Terms, postpaid, a4. t NEW YORK: Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 39 Park Row. : § Price, 10 cents. 
Great Britain, £1. 


LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane, Cornhill. RG SeSe iB ribar eae 


Superior Quality, Waterproof or Plain. 


FIRST GRADE, SECOND GRADE, STAR, CLUB, 


yr Using No. 2 U. M. C. ae 


THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE 00, 


ERIDGEPORT, Con m. 
DEPOTS: 19 Maiden Lane, N.Y. 256 Market Street, San Francisco. 


MANUPRACTURERS OF 


Metallic Cartridges, Paper & Brass Shells, Percussion Caps, Primers, etc. 


Government Contractors. 


CLIMAX. CLIMAX. CLIMAX. 


Phaoroushliy Waterproofed 


BLAGK PAPER SHOT SHELLS, 
SURE FIRE, 


The U.S. Paves Shells are intended a overcome a very GREAT disadvantage which all OTHER paper shells 
are’ subjected to when USED in DAMP weather. They are so COMPLETELY waterproof that water cannot 
PENETRATE into the POWDER when entirely SUBMERGED. U. S. Shells are made of all grades. 


UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE Co., 


Dp oo Ee SONS, 89 Chambers Street, New York. _ 
CROUS: | SONNTAG & CO., 116 Market Street, San Francisco. Lowe 1i, CSRS 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


Macht and Boat Builders, ete. 
OSEH0D'S FOLDING CANVAS BOAT. Weight, for trout fishing, 


th siretcher, side-hoards 

and paddle, 25lbs. With stretcher, side-boards, gunwale 
and paddle, 8321bs. With stretcher, side-boards, gun- 
wale, stools and oars, 401bs. With bottom board. 
side-boards, geunvale, stools and 
Oars, 501bs. Thisentshows 
twelve=foot boat, 


Aachting Goods. 
| AEs Ess 


Self-Holding 


STEERER. 


Enyented and Manufactured by : 
s WN. &. OSGOOD, Battle Creek, Mich. 
: Send for Cireular. 


Size of Chest, 38 inches long, 
17 inches wide, 18 inches deep. ff 


The Lighest 1 The Steadiest 1 

Wir Stanchest and Most Durable f 
wiapoceibis te tip it over by Rocking f 
fivusy +d How! Safest and Best Hunting and Fishing Boat made. 
@ars aad paddie are joined and pack in chest with boat without extra charge 


The above is a view of the Boat inits compact form, showing 
= Boat folded, Bottom-Board, Camp-Stools, Gunwale, Stretcher, 
Makes up four different weights. the and Packing Chest. Oars and Paddles are jointed and packed 
same as four boats combined in one with Boat in Chest. 


FOR SALE. THE RADIX 


iver Patent Folding Centerboard. 


Several first-class Row Boats, one with centerboard | 
and sail, and one Sectional Sporting Boat, at 10 per 


\ 
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OF pI TE ID DIRE ETL 
“A é 


SSE ISG 


guicker, easier, steadier and bandier than a tiller, 
looks more shiplike and takes less room. War- 


cent. off published prices. Address Two Sizes. 


80x15 : y 
EE. JOowvn=E_-, { io i re 
dorsed by prominent cunoeists, boat builders, ete. 
Lock Box 305, Glens Falls, N. Y. =. —FOR-— 
We pus Sameera me boat line from a 12-Ib. Sailboats, C Oes, sneak Boxes, 
= cance to 4 steam launch. ave in stock a number of 7 
small steam launches, running from 20 to 30ft. in Gunning Skiffs, Ete. 
= length, some with oil and some with coal burning | Gives yeu a Flush Floor and Superior Sailing 
engines. Qualities, Made entirely of Brass. 


The American Yacht List 
FOR 1886. 


Published with the official sanction and under the 
pomonsee of the New York and Eastern Yacht 


Contains & complete register of the Yacht Clubs 
of the U. 8. ana British Provinces, with List of 
Officers, Names of Vessels and Owners, Dimensions 


A large and very fine stock of rowboats and canoes; Awarded Gold Medal of First Class, New | °*,.2Cht: their Builders, Home Ports, etc., etc, 
from $20.00upward. ; . Orleans Exposition. Send forCircular. — aris pie pees aD Me 
Will send upon application drawings of launch with AND PRIVATE SIGNALS, 


BY NIELS OLSEN, Steward N. Y. ¥. 0, 
PRICE, $4,006. 


To be had from THOMAS MANNING, 53 Beaver 
street, Sole Agent. 


BORDEN & WOOD, 
Yacht Designers. 


Drawings made, specifications furnished, and 
building superistended. Models furnished if de- 
sired, Correspondence solicited. Address, 


P.O. Box 338, Fall River, Mass. 
J. M. SAWYER & SON, 


YACHT SAIL MAKERS, 


(ESTABLISHED 1852.) 
84 & 85 South Street, New York. 


Sails, awnings and canvas fittings of every kind. 
This firm confine themselyes exclusively to making 
yacht sails of every description, and can therefore 
give sail plans with estimates on the most reason- 
able terms. Particular attention given to racing 
sails. All work guaranteed. 7 


Shipman Oil Engine. Sena for Catalogue. THE RADIX MWE’G CO., 
Chicago Headquarters, 115 Wabash Ave. 39 Old Slip, N. ¥. 


R. J. DOUGLAS & CO., 
Successors to POWELL & DOUGLAS, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL. 


folded 


worthiness. Used by navies of Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Chili, Greece, etc. Over 6,000 in 


= 


White Cedar Boards for Yachts’ Boats and Canoes. caren fut 


Also Oak and other Lumber used in Boat Building, For Above or Below Water Line. 
HACKMATACK AND OAK KNEES. NO TANK NEEDED. 


C, F. HODSDON, 742 & 144 Water St.,s") NewYork. [ALFRED B, SANDS. 


Plumber, Steam Vitter and Coppersmith. 


BOAT AND CANOE 1384 BEEKMAN B1., New YorE. 
Pleasure Boats, Canoes, HARDW ARE. Atwood’s Patent Center-Board. 


FOR SMALL BOATS AND CANOES, 


SNEAK BOATS, GALVANIZED IRON, ia 


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HIGGINS & GIFFORD, 
GLOUCESTER, MASS. 

Manufacture to order Yachts, Rowboats, Yawls, 

Excelsior Life Boats and Seine Boats, Two medals 


awarded at the London Exhibition, 3,000 boats 
built the last thirteen years. 


Pictures of the Crack Yachts. 


A sheet 2024, containing ten perfect photo- 
graphs in printers’ ink of the , 
Mayflower, Puritan, Priscilla, 
Galatea, Atlantic, Bedouin, 
Grayling, Clara, Thetis, 
And a picture of a race between two of them. 
Sent on receipt of 75 cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
39 Park Row, New York. 


Muchts wd Canoes Lor Sale. 
Steam Yachts Specially Offered For Sale, 


Tron steam yacht, 194251214, speed 14 knots. 
Tron steam yacht, 1852412, speed 161% knots. 
New steel steam yacht, 170 2346x1014 speed 134 k, 
Wooden steam yacht, 100166, speed 13 knots. ~ 
Cabin steam yacht. 429x314, speed 12 miles, 
Steam Yachts and Launches of all sizes for Rac- 

ing, Cruising, Fishing and Hunting Purposes. 

FIELD & YOUNG, 
Steam Vessel Brokers and Marine Engineers, 
6 State Street, New York. 


BRASS AND COMPOSITION 


NAILS, SPIKES, RODS, ROWLOCKS, ANCHORS, 
CHAINS, HOOKS, THIMBLES, ETC. 


Tackle Blocks and Cordage, 
Ship Chandlery, etc. 


Steam Launches.)  Quoregate AND RETAIL 
Send stamp for 60-page Illustrated Catalogue L. W. FERDINAND & Cco., 


267 Federal Street, Boston, Masa, 


J ‘ H. RUSHTON, SEND FOR CATALOGUE, 
Canton, N. Y. PHOTOGRAPHS OF 


GALATEA 


A 20-inch board in a 3-inch well. Other sizes man- 
Off M arblehead. ufactured. Descriptive circulars mailed free. 


ATWOOD BROS., Clayton, N. Y¥, 
Size 8x10. 


JOHN HARVEY, M.I.N. A., 
Price, - $1 Hach. Naval Architect, 


} AVID M ASON LITTLE 241 West Fourteenth St., N. VY. 
; All classes of steam and sailing yachts designed 
} and balding si erintended. e pe 
‘ stimates and specifications. 
10 Oliver Street, Boston. Designer of Vout Sea Belle, Miranda, Alex- 
anda, Catarina, etec., in Jand. Oriva, Bedouin, 
Wenonah, Ileen, Surf, Wanda, etc., ia America. 


Single-Hand Cruisers, 


Sneak Boxes, 
Pleasure Boats, 


Salling and Paddling: Canoes, 


Hunting Boats, Sneak Boxes, 
Cruising Canoes. 


Built to order after the most approved models. 
Correspondence solicited and prices given on appli- 
cation. B. W. DAVENPORT, Ashland, Wis. 


a a FT 

LARGE SHEA-GOING SHARPIE YACHT 

for sale or charter. Dimensions; length 60ft , 
beam 15ft., cabin house 30ft. long, Accommoda- 
tions for eight to twelve persons. Is fully fitted 
out, and if not sold soon can be chartered for 
southern cruising for the winter. If chartered-will 
deliver her at any southern port if desired. Ad- 
dress A. CARY SMITH, 51 West fenth street, 
New York City. 


I a a 
IG BARGAIN FOR FLORIDA CRUISERS. 
For sale.—Single-hand cruising sneak box 
Petrel, now in Florida; complete with masts, 
sails, oars, provision boxes, anchor, tent, etc., 
etc., one year old. Owner has built larger boat. 
Full particulars giyen by GEO. E. ANDREWS, 
2443 Nicholas street, Philadelphia, Pa. _ 


LS SS 
OR SALE.—KEEL SLOOP ALTAIRE 
built in winter of 1879, 30.4 over all, 27.11 
waterline, 10.4 beam, 5.4 draft, Handsome, fast, 
excellent sea boat, well found, ready for cruising. 
Sails by McManus; lift. cedar tender, Apply to 
‘A. J. McLEOD, 158 Summer street, Boston, Mass. 


Se A La ams a a i 
OR EXCHANGE—A RUSHTON ROWBOATI 
143, cost $70, has never been in the water, 

for a D. B. L. gun, 10-gauge, about 9lbs.; mnst be 
in good order and of anyapproved make. Address 
F, ive WILSON, Port Jefferson, Suffolk Co., N.Y. 


Do you desire a most beautiful pleasure boat or 
canoe? One of the finest the world can afford? One 
ou can place in your parlor and show to your 
FHends? prague’s prices beat everything for fine 
uality and honest workmanship, We have in stock 
ilboats, Centerboard Boats, Sneak Boxes and 
Canoes. Send 2-cent stamp for Catalogue. 


H. M. SPRAGUE, S York and Hastern 
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PARISHVILLE, 8ST. LAWRENCE OO., N. Y. YACHT AGENCY, K. i fe WILLI AMS, 


Yacht Builder and Designer. Single-hand yachts 
A, CARY SMITH, 51 West Tenth Street, New York. | a specialty. Designer and builder of Dr. Winslow’s 
BURGESS BROTHERS, 22 Congress Street, Boston. | Pilgrim. BH. 9th gt., City Point, So. Boston, Mass. 

Yachts and vessels of all kinds sold, purchased 
and chartered, Specia] attention given to building 


repairs and alterations. Surveys and inspections 
made. Designs and estimates furnished, A large 
number of first-class yachts now for sale. 
| 


THOMAS CLAP HAM, Their Design and Construction, Exemplified by the 
Ruling Types of Modern Practice. With 


Yac ht A ul | d er & D esign er, Numerous Plates-and Mlustrations, 


— By 
ROSLYN, L. L., N. ¥, Cc. P. KUNHARDT. 


Unsinkable, seaworthy yachts and sailboats of| Cloth, 370 pages of type and illustrations, and 70 
very light draft a specialty. Nonpareil Sharpies, | plates. Size of page, 1446x1244. Price $7.00. 
Roslyn Yawls, single-hand cruisers. 
oe for abisbeaten czemas of oe Rese FOR SALE BY THE 

eathergrip. Superior to any centerboard for REST AND STRE 
canoes and “combination boats.” Converts a PORPSr ADP eS FEBS Na CO. 
rowboat into a weatherly sailboat in 15 minutes. 39 Park Row, New York. 


The Puritan’s Bottom 


When she beat the Genesta last year was coated 
with 


DIXON'S. BLACKLEAD, 


“Blackleading’’ is of value in proportion to the 
uality of the article used. DIXON’S BLACK- 
EAD is a pure graphite ground to a fine and even 
grain so that there is no waste, and a vessel’s bot- 
tom treated with it will be -of surprising smooth- 
peer Tt will also be found a protection to the 
ottom, ” 


JOS. DIXON CRUCIBLE CO., 
Jersey City, N. J. 
New York Office, 6S Keade Street. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


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WHIT NEY- 


Sportsmen's Goods, 


ro Feduce Stock, 500 First-(l 


The System, Barrel and Magazine are made of steel. 


KENNEDY REP 


EATING RIFLE. 


za he Strongest, Safest & Most Accurate 


REPEATING RIFLE MADE! 
ass Sporting Rifles of these systems 


will be sold at cost during the next sixty days. 


The workmanship is first-class. Many thousands in use with the highest approval. Made .38-cal, 
40 gr., .44-cal. 40 gr., .40-cal. 60 gr., .45-cal. 60 gr., .45-cal. 75 gr., and .50-cal. 95 gr. (Express), using the same ammunition as other repeating rifles. 


We also call attention to our superior single-shot breechloading Sporting and Target Rifle. It is finely finished and accurately sighted. .22, .32, .38 and .44 calibers, 


Catalogues and Price Lists on application to the manuiacturers. 


WHI rwEY ARMs Cco., NWew Haven, Conn. 


Sportsmen's Goods, 
Twe Beantifal (lnstrated Books 
PADDLE AND PORTAGE 


Canoe and Camera. 


BY THOMAS SEDGWICK STEELE, of Hartford, Conn. 


123 exquisite illustrations of life in the woods, 
with map in each copy. 

The humorous as well as the serious side of eamp 
life is vividly represented, while Mr. Steele’s well 
known artistic perceptions, and a most intense love 
of nature, has made the work all that could be 


SEvEN Eprrions of these works sold. Most popu 
ar books in the market. Cloth. Price $1.50 each 
A NEW MAINE MAP. 

The headwaters of the 


Aroostook. Penobscot and St. John Rivers 


Compiled by THomas SEDGWICK STEELE. 
The chart is 20x30 inches, printed on Govern 
ment survey paper and mounted on “loth. Sent 
postpaid on receipt of price, $i. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 
A, & 39 Park Row. New York, 


SYURTIVIGUM WSV 


THECRELIABLE” FEANNED 
- HUNTING SHIRT: 
Jo OTHER BRB STYLES 


‘ARHL AOw 


BROKAW W’F’G CO., Newburgh, N. Y. 


GOLD MEDAL, PARIS, 1878. 
AKER 


; Break ast acne 


= Warranted absolutely pure 
~ Gocoa, from which the excess of 
“Ws Oil bas been removed. It has three 

\\W\ times the strength of Cocoa mixed 
\ with Starch, Arrowroot or Sugar, 
and is therefore far more economi- 
cal, costing less than one cent & 
\\ ewp. It is delicious, nourishing, 
strengthening, easily digested, and 
jadmirably adapted for invalids as 
well as for persons in health. 


mc Sold by Grocers everywhere. 
BAKER & 


G0,, Dorchester, Mass. 


SPORTSMAN’S 
Camping or Fishing Tents 
OF ALL KINDS, SHAPES AND SIZES. 


V. 


Yacht and Canoe Sails of most approved styles. 
Also awnings for store fronts, windows, yack boats, 
ete. New style of Canoe Tents made at low figures. 
Flags, Burgees and covers of all 
Stoves, Camp C. , Sacking Bottoms, Hammocks, 
all kinds of Fan ey Tents, and in fact anything made 

from canvas when an intelligent gener uicn is given 


of what may be needed, My bea’ 
circular now ready. Send stam 
. HE AY, 60 South st, N. Y. City. 


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New Shell Ejecting 
Double-Action Revolver. 


d Plated, Rubber Stock. Simple, Effec- |@ 
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ARE OFFERING THE LARGEST STOCK OF 


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self actually tested in camp and on a cruise. This is just where the recipes differ from the 
absurdly impracticable dishes given in some so-called camp cookery books. The cooking 
outfit is described, and numerous hints on camp economy add to the value of the work. 


for price list. Ad- | Cloth, 96 baeee ee $1.00. 


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N. E. Cor. Second and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia 


Tees DEALER IN : 

Fishing Tackle, Guns & Sporting Goods 
Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies dressed to order 
‘*Krider’s”” Celebrated Center Enamel Split 
Bamboo Rods. Spratt’s Patent Dog 
Biscuits and Cheltenham Beef 
Fibrine Dog Cakes. 

Taxidermy in all its branches. 

Agent for West Jersey Game Protective Society 
Repairing promptly attended to. 


Philadelphia Fishing Tackle Honse, 


Shipley’s Pat. Fly Book. 


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Anglers attention called to above book. as b 
its use the gut is kept straight regardless of len. 
of gut, and flies can be placed in position and re- 
moved far more readily than in old style books. 
Price to hold : dozen flieS........-+++++-- $3 00 each, 


Illustrated price list of tackle, ete., by mail for 
10 cents in stamps. 


A. B. SHIPLEY & SON, 
503 Commerce st. Philadelphia. 


J. KANNOFSKY & CO.,, 
Practical Glass Blowers, 


And manufacturers of 


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276 & 278 Division Street, ‘ 
DETROIT, MtcH. 


The only manufacturer of White Cedar Decoy 
Ducks. Cedaris the lightest and most durable 
wood. Also Geese, Brant, Swan, Coot, Snipe and 
Plover Decoys. All decoys made larger than the 
natural bird, and a perfect imitation. [lustrated 
price list free. f 


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years in U. S. Patent 
# Office. Send model or 


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new book on patents. Expert searches. Patent 
litigations. E. B. STOCKING, Attorney, opp. 
Patent Office, Washington, D, C. 


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Anumunition, ete, 
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POWDER, 


Orange Lightning. 
Orange Ducking. 
Orange Rifle. 
Creedmoor, 


BLECTRIC BLASTING APPARATUS. 


Send postal card for Tlinstrated Pamphlet, showing 
sizes of grains of powder. Furnished free. 


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GUNPOWDER! 


Dupont’s Rifle, Sporting and 
Blasting Powder. 
THE MOST POPULAR POWDER IN USE! 


DUPONT’S GUNPOWDER MILLS, established in 
1802, have maintained their. great reputation for 
eighty-four years. Manufacture the following 
celebrated brands of powder: 

Dupont’s Crystal Grain.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 4 
HE) unequalled in strength, quickness and clean- 

iness; adapted for glass Pall and pigeon shooting. 

Packed in 1 Jb. canisters. 
Dupont’s Eagle Ducking.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 
8 (fine); burns slowly, strong and very clean; great 
penetration, with a close pattern; adapted for 
glass-ball, pigeon, duck and other shooting, with 
either muzzle or breech-loaders. Packed in 1 1b. 
and 5 lb. canisters and 614 and 1244 Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Choke Bore.—Specially adapted for 
“Choke Bore” Guns, and particularly for prairie 
and upland shooting. Burns slowly, strong and 
moist; doea not cake or burn on the barrels, gives 
both a good penetration and a close pattern; will 
be found well adapted for glass-ball and pigeon 
shooting. Made of two sizes only, Nos. 7 and No. 
5, No 7 being the coarsest. Packed in 64 Ib. kegs 
and 1 Ib, canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Rifle.—A quick, strong and 
clean ers of very fine grain, for pistol shoot- 
ing, acked in 1 Ib. canistere and 614 1b. kegs. 

i Rifle Fg. “Sea Shooting.”—FF¢. 
an@EFFg. The Fg. for long-range rifle shooting, 

the FFe. and FFFg. for general use, burning 
strong and moist. Packed in % Ib.,11b. and 5 Ib. 
canisters, 614, 1244 and 25 Ib. kegs. Fg. coarse, 

‘Eg, fine, 

Dupont’s Sporting, Mining, SHIPPING and Blast- 
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Grades for Export. Also Rifle, Cartridge, Mus- 
ket, Cannon, Mortar, Mammoth, Hexagonal, Cub- 
ical and Pellet Powder U.S. Govt. Standard, . 

Powder manufactured to order of any required 
grain or proof. 

Agencies in all the cities and principal towns 
throughout the United States, 

HK. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., 

87 Beaver street, New York. 


N.B.—Use none but DUPONT’S Fg. or Ff. for 
long-range rifie shooting. 


Oriental Powder Mills, 


BOSTON, MASS. 
Western Sporting, 
: Wild Fowl Shooting, 
Falcon Ducking, 
ALSO THE NEW 


WING SHOT 


SPORTING POWDER. 


AGENCIES AT ALL PRINCIPAL POINTS 
IN THE WEST. 


Send for illustrated and descriptive pamphlet, 


FERGUSON'S PATENT ADJUSTABLE 


L 3 
Reflecting Lamps, 
2 With Silver Plated Loco- 
iy motive Reflectors. 
For Night Hunting and 
Fishing, Camping, Boating, 
Driving at Night, etc. 
Excelsior Dash Lamp, 


Superior to all others. 


Send stamp for 
Dilustrated Catalogue, 


ALBERT FERGUSON, Office, 65 Fulton St., N.Y. 


Hunting Boots or Shoes, Wholesale 
or Retail. JOHN D. BETHEL, Man’f’r of 
Sportsmen’s Goods. 124 Chambers st., N.Y. 
Send for Prices. No Postal Cards, 


EKaton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
MENTS. Specially adapted for salt water shooting, 
For sale at all principal stores. Western 
trade supplied dy E. E. HATON, 53 State street, 
Ohicago, Tl. Cannot be sent by mail, 
Manufactured solely by 


GEO. B. BATON, 570 Pavonia Aveuue, 


Jersey City, N. J. 
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For Ducks, Prairie Chickens, Pig- 

eons and Squirrels. Uses fine or 

coarse shot. Send for circular. 
WINANS & WOODEN, 

* 9t West Kinney St., Newark, N. J. 


The Open Shot Regulator. 


Sportsmen's Gonds. 


New Minnow-Casting Reel, 


Our Imperial Steel Pivot' Reel 
WITH INDEPENDENT SPOOL. 


Size No. 3. 


We have perfected and patented this simple device for throwing 
a multiplying reel in and out of gear at will. 

In casting a minnow or other bait, more force has to be used than 
really necessary to cast the bait, as so much of the power used is 
absorbed in starting the handle running, which when started 
causes the reel to overrun. 

This trouble is overcome by our device, which is applied by 
simply pushing a lever or index one way to ungear the reel, and 
the reverse way to gear it for reeling in or playing the fish. 

This must commend itself to anglers for casting a long dis- 
tance or for casting a light bait. 


Prices, . . $21.00 $19.50 $18.00 Each. 
MIZ@S, . . « 2 3 3% 
100 75 yds. No. G. line. 


This improvement we are also applying to our New Salt-Water 
Reels. Call and see them. 


WILLIAM MILLS & SON, 


No. 7 Warren St., New York. 


Send 3-cent stamp for large Illustrated Catalogue of Anglers’ Supplies. 


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Has 3-inch woven canvas belt, 144 inch double shoulder straps and large plated buckle, Will SER 


Wear any sportsman a lifetime. The only practical Cartridge Holder in use, Will carry 
brass cartridges and positively prevent wads from starting on shot. Suitable for either paper or brass shells. Sat- 
isfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Manufactured by R. H. POOLER, Serena, La Salle Co., Il. 

Send ten cents in silver or currency for catalogue and sample cartridge holder, also a colored lithograph card of 
grouse shooting on the prairies. 


CANOE HANDLING. 


By C. B. VAUX (“DOT”). 


‘A complete manual for the management of a canoe, The author begins at the very 
beginning, describes and explains the rudiments in the simplest and plainest way possible. 
Everything is made intelligible for beginners: and besides this A B C teaching there are so 
many hints and wrinkles that the oldest canoeist afloat will find pleasure and profit in the 
study of these. The book is complete and concise—no useless duffle between its covers. The 
subjects treated are the choice of a canoe, paddling, sailing, care oi the canoe, recipes and 
cules. The text is further elucidated by numerous practical drawings, and the beauty of the 
book is enhanced by the many ornamental vignettes. Pages 168; uniform with ‘‘Canoa 
Building.” Price, postpaid, $1.00. 


AT THE LONDON FISHERIES EXHIBITION 
ras: WICEHEOLs 


Hexagenal Split Bamboo Fishing Rods 


Were awarded Three Silver Medals and the highest special prize—10 Sovereigns. Noted for excel 
ence more than numbers. This is the highest prize awarded te any American for Split Bamboo Rods. 
Manufactured by B. F. NIOHOLS, 153 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. 
Send for list with Massachusetts Fish and Game Laws. 


anuinition, ete, 


The Hazard Powder Co, 


MANUFACTURERS OF 


Hazard’s ‘‘Electric Powder.” 
Nos. 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse), Unsurpassed in point 
of strength and cleanliness. Packed insquare Spats 
ters of one pound only. 


Hazard’s ‘‘American Sporting.’’ 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse). In 1 1b. canisters and 
614 lb, kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. .Well adapted to short guns, 

Hazard’s ‘‘Duck Shooting.’? 


Nos, 1 (fine) to6 {eoeee): In 1 and 5 Ib. canisters 
and 614 and 1234 lb. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooti remarkably close and with great 
penetration. Wor field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders. 

Hazard’s ‘‘Kentucky Rifle.”’ 


FFFG, FFG and ‘Sea Shooting’ FG in kegs of 25, 
1244 and 614 lbs: and cans of Sibs, FEFG is also 
packed in 1 and 7b. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FFYG and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the ‘Sea Shooting”’ FG is the 
standard Rifle Powder of the Couniry, 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. 

GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
DER; also. SPECIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT OF 
ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUFAC- 
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The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- 
pany’s Agents, in every prominent city or whole- 
sale at our office. ‘ 

63 PINE STREET, NEW YORK. 

When ordering shelis insist that they be 

loaded with Hazard Powder. 


The Alford & Berkele Go., 


77 Chambers Street 
(P. O. Box 2002). 
New York, Agents. 
THE AMERICAN 


BUCKLE & CARTRIDGE CO, 
Manufacturers of 
BRASS & PAPER 


Waterproof Shot Shells. 


We call your attention to 
our line of Brass and Paper 
Shot-Shells. These goods 
having been much im- 
proved in quality, are guar- 
anteed equal to any in the 
market, and we offer them. 
at lower than the combina- 
tion prices. Samples and 
quotations will be fur- 
nished on application. i 

No. 2 Copper Primers of 
any make adapted to our 
shells. 


FIN DS’ 


BLACK-FLY 
CREAM, 


For Repelling 
Flies, Mosquitoes, Midges and other 
Insects, and protecting the Skin 
from Sunburn, Irritation 
and Infection. — 


No Tar. No Stain. 


Guens Fatts, N. Y,, June 15, 1884. 
Myr. A. 8. Hinds, Portland, Me.:- ; 

Dear Srr—I have not sooner acknowledged the 
receipt of box of ‘‘Black-Fly Cream,’’ as I desired 
to first test it; this I have now done on two fishing 
trips where t found the Mosquitoes, Black Flies, 
Punkies and Moose or Deer Flies in great abundance. 
Although all these pests swarmed about me, I found 
the Cream a perfect shield Ned against their bites 
when it was applied te face, hands, ears and neck, 
For many years I have sought after the insect re- 

ellent, and have tried all manner of compounds 
but yours is the most thorough, at the same time 
cleanly and not disagreeable. 

Yours truly, 


Price, 25 Cents, Postpaid. 
SOLD BY DEALERS IN SPORTING GOODS. 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


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STONEHENGE ON THE DOG, 
Price 83.50. 


For sale by Forest and Stream Publishing Co, 


BREEC 


Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking Guns a Specialty. 
Send for Illustrated Catalogue containing full description. aati 


L. C. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N.Y. 


The “L.€.Smith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 


-LOADING GUN! 


It has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
sight when cocked. 


ESTROveiT HSTENAG NO 


WEIGHTS: 
No 10 Gauge, 814 to 11 Ibs. 
No. 12-Gauge, 734 to 934 lbs. 


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SPRATTS PATENT MEAT “FIBRINE” VEGETABLE DOG CAKES (WITH BEETROOT),. 
ii; USED IN THE ROYAL KENNELS. 


Purveyors to the Kennel Club, Birmingham National, Société St. Hubert, Cercle de la Chasse, and-all the principal American, English and Foreign Canine Societies. 


PATENT COD LIVER OIL DOG CAKES. Especially valuable for Puppies after Distemper, also for Dogs recovering from Illness 
and for Pet Dogs. In 5 lb. and 10 pound tins, an O lb. Bags. ' 


‘DOG MEDICINES. 


Liniment for Spralns, Rheumatism, etc.—50c. and $2.50 per bottle, 

Stimulant for the Growth of Hair—50c, per bottle. 

Tasteless Aperient Biscuits for Dogs—Tic. per tin, Eczema Lotion—$1.00 per bottle. 

“‘Locurium”’ (Patent)—A wonderful healing Vegetable Oil, for the (‘ure of Cuts, Bites or Wounds, or 
Sore Feet in Dogs and other Animals, 25c., 50c. and $1.00 per bottle. 

Diarrhea and Dysentery Cure—$1.00 per bottle. 

Dog Soap—ls entirely free free poison, and most effective in the destruction of Lice, Fleas and Ticks. 
and in keeping the skin free from Scurf, 25c. per tablet 

“The Common Sense of. Dog Doctoring’’—Price, %5c. (or post free 28c.), contains 120 pages of 
thoroughly Practical Information with regard to the treatment of Canine Diseases and Breeding and 
Rearing of Dogs. 


_ Cure for Distemper in Dogs—The New eatisep ye Remedy, $1.00 per box. _ , ; 
Cure for Mange in Dogs—A non-poisonous fluid. which rarely fails to speedily cure Mange in every 

form. It also destroys Lice, Ticks and Fleas in Dogs and other Animals, and Cures Mange in Horses, 
Cattle and Pigs. Price 50c. per bottle, or $3.50 per gallon jar. : 

Cure for Worms in Dogs—A safe and certain expellant, 50c. per box. 

Purging Pills for Dags—The Safest Aperient and Liver Pill, 50c. per box. 

Alterative Cooling Powders—50c. per box. : : 

Cure for Rheumatism, Lumbago and Chest Founder or Kennel Lameness - 50c. per box. 

Cure for Jaundice or Yellows—50c. per box. Tonic Condition Pills—50c. per box, 

Cough Pills—For Common Colds, Asthma, Husk, Sore Throats, etc., 50c. per box, 

Cure for Canker of the Ear—50c. and $2.50 per bottle. : 


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THE EIGHTH ANNUAL FIELD TRIALS 


hip 


FIELD TRIAL CLUB, 


To be run on quail, at Grand Junction, Tenn. 
COMMENCING DECEMBER 6, 1886. 


Open. to_all eligible setters and pointers. Purse 

- $750. First, second and third prize, $250. 
Hntries close November 1, 1886, with $10 forfeit; $20 additional to start. 

{ Entries closed May 1, 1886, with $10 forfeit; $10 additional to 

start. Purse $750. First, second and third prize, $250 each. 

A Sweepstake, open to all previous winners of first prize in 

any All-Aged Stake at any recognized public field trial, in- 

cluding the winner at this trial; $25 forfeit; $25 additional to 


start. Emtries close November 1, except for the winners of 
1886, which are to qualify the night previous. If only one entry 
qualifies, that dog is to get the stake, which will be the en- 
trance money and $100 added by the club, When more than 
one dog starts the stake cannot be divided, but must be run 
to a finish. 
Hon. John 8. Wise, Richmond, Va. 
? Dr. Rawlins Young, Corinth, Miss. 
5 Kr d by W. H. Key, Esq., Florence, Ala, . 
; Alternate, C. W. Paris, Cincinnati, O. 
H. W. Fuller, Richmond, Va, 
Ar J Dr. Rawlins Young, Corinth, Miss. 
3 »( W. H. Key, Esq., Florence, Ala. 
MAJOR J. M. TAYLOR, Field Marshal. 
Application has been made to the Southern Passenger Association for the return of all at a nom- 
inal figure. -Good hotel accommodations may be had at Grand Junction at moderate rates. 
Quail were never so plentiful as this season where these trials are to be held, and it is expected 
these trials will be the best ever given under the auspices of the club. 
W. B. SHATTUC, President. 
Entries and all other communications should be addressed to 
) B. M. STE PHENSON, Secretary, 
La Grange, Tenn. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


Br AWAHSOOSE. 


1. The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded, 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
38. The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish, 
5. The Robin and the. Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass, 
7. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one. of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. Price 10 cents. 

FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
39 Park Row, New York. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


_ Tse Kennet RECORD anp Account Boox consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder, Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts-and expenses, and other 


‘memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 


every experienced breeder. Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 


_of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 


In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem, Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
amore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to Rene Ne: 200 pages 
(size 9x114 in.), price $3. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 

_ §pecimen Pages Free on Application. 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale a few copies of an elegant steel engraving 
of the celebrated pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size ot 
sheet, 22x28. Price, $1 each. 

= - FOREST AND STREAM PUR. CO.. 39 Park Row. WN. Y. 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


f CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
jy8,tf : Lancaster, Mass. 


A 

NGLISH SETTER PUPS, BY CHAMPION 

Dash IIL. out of a champion Leicester and Nelly 

bitch. WM. W. REED, & Milk street, Boston, Mass. 
Jy22,2mo 


- FOR SALE. 
_ Rory O’More and Glencho puppy stock; also a 
few superb brood bitches, all of the finest and pur- 
est red Irish strains: full pedigreed. Address with 
stamp W. N. CALLENDER, Albany, N. Y. 


| se 
(\HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 
Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
tets. H.C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio. —_jy22,tf 


+ 4 


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(AMBRICA), LIMITHD, 


DOWN-TOWN DEPOT, 18 SOUTH WILLIAM ST. 


Rosecroft Kennels, 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Puppies by Fairy King ex Countess Floy, Fore- 
me ex Passion, Yale Belton ex Forest Dora for 
sale. 

Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie) in the stud. 
Fee $20 


Valuable Kennel For Sale. 


1. BEAUFORT, the best pointer living. 

2, NEVISON, chauspion mastif! of America. Win- 
ner of forty Ist prizes. 

3, ALOE, pure Laverack setter bitch; sire, Good- 
sell’s Prince; dam. Pebble, 

4 BELLE BELTON, English setter; 
Belton; dam, Clara R. 
BEAUFORT stud fee, $50. 
NEVISON stud fee, $50. 

OHAS, H. MASON, 

tf 18 Bedford ave., Brooklyn, EK. D., N Y. 


sire, Yale 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for fleld 
trials or pete use. Reference given. W. G 
SMITH, Marydel, Md. 


St. Bernards 


Of purest Swiss strain, from 
the Kennel of Mr. Hy. Schu- 
macher, Bern, Switzerland, 
orders now booked for puppies 
of ‘ Apollo” — “ Bernice,” 
and “Rigi’—Diana,” litters. 
Two handsome Swiss dogs 
for sale about 2 years old, 
special attention given to im- 
porting from Switzerland and 
England. 
Address, with stamp, 


W. W. Tucker, 


i. ©). OX 16580 Nw 0. 
DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde, Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 

bulldogs, ugs, 


. 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co, 


PALMYRA, N. Y., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
graphs taken by Mr. Walker at the Kastern Field 
Trials. Lists and prices on application. 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N, Y. 


Trish and Gordon setters for work as well as show. 
: dec17,tf 


ANTED.—DOGS TO HANDLE ON QUAIL. 
Best of reference; satisfaction guaranteed, 
Address GEO, H. HILL, Miami Kennels, Madeira, 
Ohio. jy22,3mo | 


HAVE GOT FOR SALE A LOT OF 25 VERY 


PORTSMAN’S KENNEL.—TRAINING, BREAK- 
ing and Boarding of sporting dogs, ee a 
free run; capacity for fifty boarders. D. F WIL- 
BUR, Prop., Box 303, Bridgewater, Mass. may13,tf 


OR SALE.—ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 

pups, 2and 6 mos. old, out of good hunting 

stock. Price $10 and upward according to quality. 
G. L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass. jy22.3m0 


HITE BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R. 2102). Fee $15. Pups by 
Royal Prince and 50 bull-terriers for sale, dogs, 
bitches and puppies, white or colored, large or 
small kinds; all first-class stock; state what you 
want. J. W. NEWMAN, 87 Hanover street, Boston, 
Mass. Jy22,3mo 


Or order through 
your Wholesale 
House. 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now have feady for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated dogs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 10X12. 


LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE, BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Setter), 
DON (Pointer), SENSATION, DASHING 
MONARCH, GLADSTONE, GROUSE DALE 
SAN ROY, GATH, BANG BANG, RUSH 
GLADSTONE, DARKNESS, PEEP-0'-DAY, 
BESS A., AMERICAN DAN, CARRIE J. 
PINK B., JULE, DASH AND. BESS, PRIDE 
OF THE BORDER. 


Price for the full set of twenty-six pictures 
$3.00; 25cts. each, Address 


Forest and Stream Pub. Co., 


P. O. Box 2832, New York City 


THE BEST ENGLISH PAPER IS 
‘“‘The Stock-Keeper” 
AND 


FANCIERS’ CHRONICLE 
For all news and information concerning 


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Poultry, 


Pizgzeons, 
Rabbits, Cage-Birds, Etc. 


It is the recognized English organ on these sub- 
jects, and enjoys the largest circulation of any 
paper of its class. American breeders will find the 
best English stock advertised in its columns. 

Annual Subscription, 13 Shillings. 
Orricres: 139 and 140 Fleet street, E. 0., London. 


The Best in the Market, 
AUSTIN’S 


Dog Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
superior to any dog food made. 


MANUFACTURED BY 


AUSTIN & GRAVES, 
116 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass. 


AGENTS: 
POPE & STEVENS, 114 Chambers st., N. Y., and 
514 Commerce st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


WOODILL'S IMPROVED DOG SOAP, 


Will positively Kill Fleas and Improve the Coat. 
Endorsed by Jas. Watson, Frank Dole, Edw. 
Lever, Arthur Chambers, A. F. Hausmann, Che- 
quasset Kennels, L. Shuster and other exhibitors. 
Imparts a Natural Gloss to the Coat, and 
renders the skin Soft and Smooth, 

The only soap that will positively kell fleas and 
other Parasites without injury to the animal. 
No Carbolic Acid, no Disagreeable odor, and is a 
perfectly harmless PURE WHITE SOAP. In- 
valuable to Exhibitors. es 

For sale by Druggists and Dealers. 


Be sure WOODILL’S Take no 


and get other. 


GEO. D. WOODILL, Manufacturer, 
718 Green St., Philadelphia. 
Sent by mail on receipt of 25 cents. 


Bohannan’s Magic Skin Cure. 


A positive and absolute cure for 
Cures quicker, cheaper and better MAN GE. 
than any article ever offered to the public. Two 
cakes, $1, post paid. Nocure no pay. Address 


A. A. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, 


THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS 


SHMONT’S TREATISE on their management 
in Health andin Disease. Price $2. For sale by 
all booksellers, or sent, postpaid, on receipt of price by 


§, LORING THAYER, 186 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass, 


MASTIFES. 


Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. ¥. 


OR SALE.—HAVING RECENTLY ADDED 
several fine brood bitches to the Landseer 
Kennels of Scotch deerhounds and greyhounds re- 
duced the price of puppies. Some choice grey- 
hounds now ready toship. DR. VAN HUMM 


Denver, Col. apli6,it 


vi FOREST AND STREAM. 
GAARA & chee? gree on ublirations. otels an 
C ‘Niagara Falls” Black Bird e Se 


$15.80 per 1000, Box 192, Cincinnati,O. Adopted 
by Texas State Sportsmen’s Association, National 


Gun Asoociation, et al. When tongue is worn off 
the target can be used with our interchangeable 

Tongueless Arm” C. P. No. 3, with solid clay 
tongue. Ready January, 1887. 


OIN THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION. 
Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- 
mation, to the Secretary. Matt R, Freeman, Gen- 
eral Manager. F. C. Etheridge, Secretary and 
Treasurer. Macon, Ga. Board of Directors: Dr. L. 
E Russell. Springfield, O.; C, M. Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- 
ton A. Cester, Flatbush, L. I.; Wm. G. Cooper, 
Savannah, Ga.; E. A. Crawford, Tallahassee; Fla.: 
M. R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F. C. Etheridge, 
Macon, Ga. 


ADAM WATTERS, 


Wholesale and Retail 


Ted Dealer, Wine & Spirit Merchant, 
No. 22 Fah ique Street, 


QUEBEC. 


Fishing and Hunting Parties 
furnished with everything neces- 
sary for the woods on the short- 
est notice. 


De-Ganper, Re-Capper, Wad-Seater & Crimpe 


Combined 


PRICES REDUCED. 


Adapted toe all lengths and kinds of paper or brass 
shells, 10 and 12-gauge. Circulars free. 
D. BROWN, Olneyville, R. I. 


Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made. 
Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with 
all other targets, 
trap or our trap. The cheanest and best target on the 
market. Sample box of 100 birds, $1. Send for prices to 


Can be thrown from clay pigeon 


NIAGARA FLYING TARGET CO., 
MAKERS OF 


BLACK BIRDS, TARGET BALLS, TRAPS, ETC. 


P. O. Box 427, Suspension Bridge, N. Y. 


The Bat. 


Threwn from a 
Clay-Pigeon Trap 
er our own Trap. 


4 No breakage or fail- 
ures in trap, No hard clay. No shot marks. Ever 
one breaks when hit. Flight and price not equalled. 
We also manufacture Balls and Traps. Send for 
our prices before ordering elsewhere. TARGET 
BALL & B. P. CO., Limited, Lockport, N, Y. 


At moving 
objects, every 
amateur 
should have 
Raub’s Patent 
Magazine trap. 
Holds 25 tar 
. a gets, 3-inch in 

a . diameter, & 
inch thick. Can be discharged in ten seconds by 
Conn. Wholesale Ayents, Hartuey & GRAHAM 
New York. 


s 


NESS 


Every Prominent Gundealer Sells 


Allen’s Metal Duck Caller, 


(NEW REED,) 


The only caller that perfectly imitates the 
Wild Duck, Price, $1.00. 


Allen's Bow-Facing Oars, 


Warranted to work perfectly on any boat. A 
great thing for hunting and fishing. Price, $8.00. 


Allen's Brass Shell Swage 


All sizes. Price, $1.00. 
F. A. ALLEN, Monmouth, Ill. 


OW CAN A BOOT BE WATERPROOF 

AND NOT SWEAT THE FEET? Common 
waterproof boots keep the perspiration in as well 
as the water out, and perspiration that finds its 
way through leather is kept in the rubber boot. 
This renders the sock wet, aud, when the wearer 
ceases walking, causes the cold clammy feeling 
which is so objectionable and unhealthy. 


THE HANNAFORD VENTILATED 
RUBBER BOOT, 


while it is waterproof and as warm as any boot 
made, provides a way for the perspiration to escape; 
at each step the foul air is foreed out of the boot, 
and when the weight of the body is removed from 
the compressible top sole, fresh air is admitted to 
the foot; thus the sock is kept free from the. mois- 
ture which causes the feet to become cold, sore, and 
tender. Send for circular, 


HANNAFORD VENTILATED BOOT CO. 
79 Milk Street, Boston. 


TEE: “CAMPERS’ 


FAVORITE ”’ 


TENT. 


(McKoou’s Patent Applied For.) 


Extra Army Army 

Size. Sail twill. 80z. duck. 100z. duck. 
Wnts Sefeet\ 34. scans $12.00 $15.00 $17.00 
ESO sae et 14.00 17.00 19.00 
O14! Sey. i tos 20.00 24.00 26.00. 
HOSTS Pk ree Sete 22.00 25.00 28.00 


Poles, pins, cases, etc.) all complete, are in- 
cluded in aboye prices. ‘Above sizes are main 
bodies of tents exclusive of ends. Add 6 to 10ft. 
to lengths given according to size of tent, gives 
extreme length of each including angular ends. 
Only best material and best workmen used and 
employed. Eastern patrons are ge from 
New York. Western patrons from Chicago, and 
extreme western ones from San Francisco, Los 
Angeles and El Cajon. Al) other kinds and sizes 
of tents in use supplied. Send order and money 
by draft with order to 


MERRITT P. McKOON 


El Gajon, San Diego Go., California. 


(4 First Prize Medals. 


EIMBALL’S SATIN 


STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES. 


People of refined taste who desire exceptionally fine 
cigarettes should use only our Straight Cut, 
put up in satin packets and boxes of 
10s, 20s, 50s and 100s. 


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ee 
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The English © Fishing Gazette.” 


Devoted to angling, river, lake and sea fishing, anc 
‘Ashculture. a 


fivery Saturday, 16 pages, folio, price 2d. 
Volume XI. commenced with number 429 for 
July 11, 1885. 
+ ee B. Breer tics . 
Free by post for one year for 12s, 6d. (say $3.20) te 
any address th the United Staton wi 

Sent direct from the office for any portion of a 

ear ati the above rate. U.S. ee Fiamps can 

@ remitted, or money order payable to Sampson, 
Low, Marston & Co., the proprietors. 

Contaims special articles on all fresh and salt 
water fish and fishing; reports of the state of the 
Trivers; reports from angling clubs; fishculture and 
EE ys where to fish; angling notes and 

ueries; angling exchange column; notices of 

hing tackle, books, &c., and other features. 

A copy of the current number can be had (post 
free by senate ax cents in stamps to R. B. Mars- 
ton, the FIS G GAZETTE office, 12 and 13, 
Fetter-lane, London. 

The FISHING GAZETTE circulates extensively 
among auglers and country gentlemen in all parts 
of the Empire. 

“There 1s @ large public interestin fishing, , . 
An excellent class organ.’’— World. ; 

One of the best authorities on these and kindrea 
wh brighter and gayer Itt 

righter and gayer little paper is not pub- 
ite Hee aL vit e 

The FISHING GAZETTE is quoted by the Times 
and all the best papers. 

One of the best mediums for 


ADVERTISEMENTS 
of fishing tackle makers, fishculturists, hotels ana 


fishing quarters WARY. waterproof fishi ‘oods, 
cigars and tobacce, books of angling, and Aare 
requirements of anglers; also for all general adver 


tisements addressed to a well-to-do class in all parts 
of the gountry and abroad, 
Office—12 and 13. Fetter-lane London 


i 


FOR 
General > 
Debility, 
Scrofula, 

Rheumatism 
or Consumption, 
is superior to any 1n de- 
licacy of taste and smell, 
mnedicinal virtues and purity. 

London, European and New 
York physicians pronounce it the 
purest and best, Sold by Druggists. 


W.H.Sehieffelin & Co.( 75 ee cafes) MewYor 


DODGE'S 


FERRULE 
CEMENT. 


3 Nothing like it for fastening ferrules, or 
§ snelling hooks. Rod Makers who it, al- 
ways useit. Sold by the trade for 25 cents. 
A. B. Dodge, Mfr., Manchester, N. H. 


Hotels aud Boutes for Sportsmen. 


Hotel Windsor, 


ROUSE’S POINT, 


NEW YORE. 
ADIRONDACKS and LAKE CHAMPLAIN 


The coolest, healthiest end most delightful FAM 
ILY SUMMER RESORT in Northern New York. 
The Best Fishing Ground in tha State. Black 
Bass, Pickerel, Muskalonge and Pike, Hunting, 
Boating and Driving. Open May 15. For ternis 
and full particulars address 

CHARLES BECE, as above. 


Bromfield House, Boston. 


SS 


OLLER’S witkin 
COD-LIVER Ol 


BUROPEAN 


MESSENGER, Proprietor. 
i Le Oe 
MAPLEHURST HOTEL. 


ROSSEAU, MUSKOKA, CANADA. 


First class in all its appointments. This hotel has 
just been erected regardless of expense, with a 
view to the comfort of tourists and sportsmen in 
this wild and romantic region. The fishing, deer 
and bear hunting are unrivalled. Competent guides 
can be obtained. Billiards, tennis, croquet, reading 
room. Daily mailand telegraph. <A fleet of boats 
and canoes at the house. A sumptuous table spread. 
Halls and rooms are darge and lofty and the yiew is 
magnificent, BROWN, Proprietor. 


The Sportsman’s Canadian Paradise. 


MUSKOKA LAKES, 


MUSKOKA, JOSEPH, ROSSEAU. 
Reached only by the 


Northern & Northwestern Railway, 


om Torontn or Hamilton, Ont. 

The Muskoka, District, famous for its innumer- 
able lakes and streams, has long beep known as the 
best FISHING, HUNTING AND CAMPING 
RESORT on the continent. It is within five hours 
ride of Toronto or Hamilton. At Muskoka wharf 
connection is made with the steamers of the Mus- 
koka Lakes Navigation Co. for Bracebridge, Bala, 
Port Carling, Port Cockburn and Rosseau, all 
famous fishing places. Hotel rates, $1.00 to $1.50 

er day. Camping parties can-live at half those 


— 


gares 
MOOSE, DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGE, DUCK, 
BROOK TROUT, MASKALONGH, SALMON 


TROUT, BLACK BASS, PICKEREL. 
These can be had in sbuudance; no long, tedious 
journeys needed; you will not be disappointed. 


TOURISTS’ RATES. 


Tourists’ or sportsmen’s tickets are good to stop 
over at any point north of Barrie and for return up 
to close of navigation. Camp equipage, stores and 
sportsmen’s dogs are carried free when accompa- 
nied by owners. Baggage checked through to prin- 
cipal points on Lakes. For tickets, rates, time ta- 
bles, etc., apply to agents at all principal ticket 
offices in Canada or the United States, or 
A, P. COCKBURN, ROBT. QUINN, 

Gen. Man.M.&N.N.Co., G.P.A., N.& W.Ry., 

_ Gravenhurst, Ont. Toronto, Ont. 


Maine Sportsmen’s Resort 


SMITH’S FARM. 
Tim Pond and the Seven Ponds. 


A limited number of guests can obtain good board 
with pleasant rooms newly furnished at the farm 
house. Beautiful mountain scenery as can be found 
in New England. Pure spring water, high moun- 
tain air, no hay fever or malaria, pleasant drives to 
good trout brooks, Expert fly-fishermen who have 
fished Tim and the Seyen Ponds pronounce it the 
best fly-fishing in America. The camps have been 
theroughly renoyated and evel inperfect . 
order. Tim Pond in care of Mr. Lambert, Seven 
Ponds in eare of my son Edgar Smith. With faith- 
ful attendants we are prepared to give better satis- 
faction than ever before. In these ponds trout rise 
to the fly through the entire season. We refer by 
permission to Prof. A. M. Mayer, Stevens Instilute 
of Technology, Hoboken, N. J.; E. Lunitz. 50 Cen- 
tre st., New York; KE. M. Messenger, Bromfield 
House; A.W. Robinson, 33 Winter st., Boston, Mass.; 
Wm. Goldthwait, Springfield, Mass.; Rey. ©. L. 
Goodell, 123 Clifford st., Providence, R.L; F. 8, 
Dickson, 3789 Chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa. For 
further information address KENNEDY SMITH, 
Stratton, Me. 


The Best Troat Fishing io the World 


Is AT THE 


ANDROSCOGGIN LAKES 


When you get there, stop at the 


Angler’s Retreat, Middle Dam, 


Lower Richardson Lake. Near the best trout fish- 
ioe and centrally located for excursions. Beds and 
table unsurpassed. Daily mail, stage and steamers, 


The Lakeside, Cambridge, N. H. 


Splendid location at the foot of Lake Umbagog. 
New house and furniture, Hlegant rooms, restful 
beds. Splendid table, Brook trout fishing through 
the season. Partridge, woodcock and duck shoot- 
ing for September and October, Also deer, caribou 
and moose. “ 

Rates at either of these two houses, $2.0) per 
day. Address A. L. T. Co., Andover, Me., or P. O, 
Box 1,467, Boston, Mass., for further particulars. 
Pamphlet containing routes, etc., to both these 
houses mailed free to any person, Address P. O. 
Box 1,487, Boston, Maas. 


URRIES HOTEL.—LAKE ST, JOSEPH. 
Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Black Bass, 

The finest Lake and Brook Trout Fishing in Can- 
ada, Sportsmen who have cast a fly or trolled a 
spoon in the waters of Lake St. Joseph will come 
again without solicitation. AU lovers of the red 
are invited to try these waters, wherein the above 
named fish abound without let or tindrance. The 
hotel accommodations, while plain, are, as a rule, 
good, far surpassing the average in countries new 
enough to afford the finest of fishing. Telegraph 
communication to the hotel. Itis my aim tomake 
sportsmen at home. Four boats and four guides 
are at the hotel in full information of fishing 
grounds, etc. P. GURRIE, Lake St. Joseph, P. Q. 

References, Commodore J. U. Gregory, J. G, 
Scott, Esq. Quebee & Lake St. John Ry,, A. Wat- 
ters, Merchant, Quebec. 


jh beh GROUSE, WOODCOCK, DUCK 
and Rabbit Shooting in the White Moun- 
tains. Send for circulars. Address 
M. H. BOWLES & SON, 
Jefferson, Coos Co., N. H. 


, . , . Neeeeeee a, EE IS IE LT TES mem 


Bullard Repeating Arms. 
| , MASS., U.S. A. 


ae 


(73 


Unequalled for Ease 


guarantee our arms to be as represent 


SPRIN 


Magazine Rifle. 
Calibers .32, 40-150 


.38, 45-190 7 
-40, 90-300 


ot Operation, Safety, Accuracy, Penetration, Style, ! 
ed and first-class in every particular. Send 


F 


Calibers .40, ‘75-285 
45, 85-290 
.50, 115-346 


cs 


! 


Target & Hunting Rifle. 
Has the same lever breech block and easy movement of 
Calibers .22, .32, .35, . 
Workmanship and Rapidity of fire. We 
for Circular and Price List. 1 


Co., 


mechanism a8 magazine rifles. 
38, 40, 45 and .50, 


* 


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a . ; 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Guns, Annumition, ete. 


TEE LTE ACA Gun? 


BEST ENGLISH DAMASCUS STEEL BARRELS, 
TWIST. BARRELS 


$85. 


I 
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ih 


a 
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suid 


BAERS 


Latest and Best Invention. 


Strongest, simplest and best balanced gun made. All have Top Lever, Low Hanimers, Rebounding 
Locks; Interchaugeablé Parts, Extension Rib, Self-Fastening Compensating Fore Hnd, Rubber Butt Plate, 
and the shooting qualities that made the Baker Gun a great success. Send for Circulars. 


ITHACA GUN CO.., Ithaca, N. Y. 


“of Tx 


< Pee ee 
Ae ERE SENS 


mR Sehaeterason 


TO ORDER ONLY! 


—— 
-'> AGENTS FOR THE <«— 


HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON 
Geis tae 
DALY HAMMER AND HAMMERLESS 


BREECH LOADING 
SHOT GUNS. 


GUN CLEANER. 


The only cleaner that will thoroughly clean a gun 
barrel, doing the work equally well in choke bores 
without adjustment. Will dothe work quicker and 
better than all other implements, for the purpose, 
combined. Price, $1.00. By mail, 10 cts. extra. Ask 
your dealer forit. Discount to the trade. Circulars 
free. J. C. PETMECKY, Austin, Texas. 


And all Gun Dealers. 
_ THE NEW AMERICAN 
Breech-Loading Shot Gun. 


SIMPLE and 
DUBABLE. 


Rebounding Lock, 
Choke-Bore Barrels a 
For close, hard shooting excels all others. Extra 


heavy guns for ducks a specialty. Send stamp for i it . 
folk tase’ SHATTUCK, Manufacturer, Hat-/ Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell. 


For Wildfowl Shooting and Long Shots. 
Instantly available as a solid shot. 

These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 
pellets No. 6 shot on a 30in. plate at 110yds. They 
will kill the hardest feathered bird at 180yds., and 
in a flock at 150yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- 
gauge delivered in New York on remittance of $7. 

The trade should see tivis projectile at once. 

THE AUTOMATIC SHRAPNELL CO., 

‘ EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. 


LYMAN’S 


Patent Gun Sights 
make Hunting and 
TargetRifles perfect, 


Send for circulars. 
WM. LYMAN, 
it Middlefield, Conn. 


| Cheap Central-Fire Breech-Loaders. 


Lefaucheux action, blued steel barrels, walnut 


Th ; . Nii ben LA stock, case hardened mountings......... PERE Met $12 00 
€ Gun and its Development. | sex: saboreiith seneine rie Bareig 1 
stock, double key, rubber butt..................... 14 


By W. W. GREENER. 
Y feetly safe. Callonoraddress J. P. DANNEFELSER 
Chambers street, New York, 
dealer in Guns, Rifles, etc. All kinds of repairing ex- 
ecuted with dispatch and warranted. Send stamp for 
descriptive circular of above guns. 


50 

These are good, Serviceable guns and guaranteed 4 

FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICH} 
Price $2.50. 


Wour ast Chance ? 


We have only about 100 FOX GUNS left, in Nos. 7, 8 and 9 grades, If 
you want one you had betiter order at once. Catalogues, with dimensions and 
prices of ail guns left, furnished on application. 


AMERICAN ARMS CO. 103 Milk St, Boston, Mass. 
JUMBOLENE. 


(Trade Mark Registered.) 


Cures and prevents Insect Bites, Sunburn, 
Chapped Hands and Face, It is the best Lini- 
ment in use for Burns, Scalds, Chilblains, Frost 
Bites, Sprains, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, ete. 

it prevents blood poisoning in cuts and other 
wounds and promotes rapid healing in all cases. 

For Sale by Druggists and Dealers in Sporting 
Goods, at 50 cents per bottle. 


: PROPRIETORS, 


Bangor, Me., U.S. A. 


hn P. Levell’s Sons, Boston: Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Ce. 
Von Lengerke and Detmold, New York. ; 


. Ai 


Chicag 


ractical Gunsmith and |, 


Guns, Aonuvition, et. 


The Parker Gun. “or 
PARKER BROTHERS, 
MAKERS, 


Mieriden, Conmr. , 


At the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament, held at New Orleans, La., Feb, 11 
to 16, 1885, the First Prize and Diamond Badge in the Individual Championship Match, open 
to all the world, was won by B, Tiepel with a Parker gun, Among the contestants shooting 
other guns were such champions as Carver, Bogardus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb, and others. Dur- 
ing the entire tournament more prizes were won with Parker guns, in proportion to the 
number used, than with any other gun. 


DEAD SHOT 


row der Supplied in W. YF. 


The Cleanest, Strongest and Most Even of the low or medium 
priced Black Powders in the World. 
ADDRESS THE AGENTS, 


VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 


OR 843 BROAD STREET - 
NEWARK, N. J, 14 Murray Street, New York. 


RUTTENDEN FLY ROD. 


" WYATT SWANK —— 
; =a Es 
It has Nickle Plated Patented Solid Reel Plate which prevents Reel getting fast by swelling of wood, 
f rod should get wet. Full Nickle Plated, Patented Ferrules, allowing the wood to be used the full 
size, thus preventing rod breaking where wood and ferrules join. Metal Tennons which prevent joints 
getting stuck together. The entirerod is made from the best selected lancew ood, left natural color, 
varnished and polished. ‘This makes a handsome finish, and is less liable tobe seen by the wary fish 
than adarkrod. The butt is wound with cane and silkin an artistic manner, which not only gives it 
the appearance, but also the feeling of the high priced rods. The complete rod has a look of beauty. 
which is a joy to every fisherman’s heart while using it. Itis well and neatly ringed throughout, an 
has an extra winding between each ring. There has beén so many rods made of an inferior uality 
that resemble this, that all from this date will have stamped on reel plate ‘‘W. H. Cruttenden,” and none 
genuine uniess so stamped. Length, 1014ft; weight, 914 to 10028. All the parts are interchangea ble, and 
if, by accident, any part should get broken, can send duplicate without rod being returned. The best 
made rod in the United States, and we will guarantee it in every way. With short tip it makes an excel- 
lent bassrod, Sent to any part of U.S. in case, 1 bass, 1 trout tip, prepaid, for 5.35; bass tips, $1.00; 
trout tips, $1.25. General agent for Card’s Rotating Trap. Guns, Pistols and Fishing Tackle. Gunmek- 
ing and repairing of all kinas by competent workmen. New Mlustrated Catalogue in colors now ready, 
and sent free on application. 


WILL H. CRUTTENDEN, Cazenovia, Madison County, N. Y. 


The Maynard Rifles & Shotguns. 


NEW OFF-HAND j 
PRICES REDUCED. 


a 


With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 
Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 


For Hunting and Target Practice at 

all ranges the “MAYNARD” more 

- completely supplies the’ wants of 

Hunters and Sportsmen generally, than avy other Rifle in 

the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 
racy, convenience, durability and safety, is not excelled, 

ZA Send for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 

5 for using rim and center-fire ammunition. 


Z i ¢ 
MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. § 
Ltsrefever Arms Co. 


LEFEVER AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS, 
fc 


iy 
1 


4 


PRICE, $75 to $300.00. 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
ear in every direction. The ely. is automatic both in locking and releasing. Used by the best trap 
shots in America, Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention, 
Send for illustrated catalogue. i 
_LEFEVER ARMS CoO., Syracuse, -N. Y. 
NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 14 Murray St. 
PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH ©. GRUBB & CO., 712 Market St. 
BOSTON J. P. LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington St. 


DOG TRAINING: 


8. T. HAMMOND, KENNEL SDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM, 
For sale at this office, Price $1.00. 


vill FOREST AND STREAM. 


HARRINGTON a HAMMERLESS. LATEST, ~NEW ACME CARTRIDGE LOADER. 


No. 1, $100.00 

2, 150.00 
** 3, 200.00 
ti 4, 


Send for Descriptive Price List. 
‘Supplies Itself with Wads, 


ALSO 


. i if | Crimps Shells Very Compact, 


300.00 


Size only nea es Can be 
4 placed on any tabl 


No other hace supplies itself 
with wads for 100 shells, 


This uses a box of wads without 
laying a finger on them, and is fed 
and wads driyen owithi one motion of 
lever. No other has crimper attach- 


ment. Price with fittings for two 
As good in EVERY respect as ANY IMPORTED Gun costing rae them sizes, oy 


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_ dress A. CARY SMITH, 51 West Tenth street, 
New York City. =. 


OR SALE,—KEEL SLOOP ALTAIRE 
built in winter of 1879, 30.4 over all, 27.11 
waterline, 10.4 beam, 5.4 draft. Handsome, fast, 
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Sails by MeMants; lift. cedar tender. Apny to 
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| Dae en CANOH REGINA 

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Shipley’s Pat. Fly Book. 


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THE EIGHTH ANNUAL FIELD TRIALS 


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Purse 


To be run on quail, at Grand Junction, Tenn. 
COMMENCING DECEMBER 6, 1886. 
Open to all eligible setters and pointers. 
ALL-AGED STAKE. , $750. First, second and third prize, $250, 
Entries close November 1, 1886, with $10 forfeit; $20 additional to start. 
SEVENTH AMERIC AN DER BY ; Entries closed May 1, 1886, with $10 forfeit; $10 additional to 
.[ start. Purse $750. First, second and third prize, $250 each. 
A Sweepstake, open to all previous winners of first prize in 
any All-Aged Stake at any recognized public field trial, in- 
' cluding the winner at this trial; $25 forfeit; $25 additional to 
p start. Entries close November 1, except for the winners of 
1886, which are to qualify the night previous. If only one entry 
. qualifies, that dog is to get the stake, which will be the en- 
trance money and $100 added by the club. When more than 
one dog starts the stake cannot be divided, but must be run 
to a finish, 
Hon. John 8. Wise, Richmond, Va. 
t Dr, Rawlins Young, Corinth, Miss, 
- Of d rf W. H. Key, ES lorence, Ala. | 
’ ( Alternate, C. W. Paris, Cincinnati, O. 
H. W. Fuller, Richmond, Va. 
nb y Dr. Rawlins Young, Corinth, Miss. 
} »( W. H. Key, Esq., Florence, Ala. 
MAJOR J. M. TAYLOR, Field Marshal. 
F pe Sat has been made to the Southern Passenger Association for the return of all at a nom- 
inal figure. Good hotel accommodations may be had at Grand Junction at moderate rates. 
Quail were never so plentiful as this season where these trials are to be held, and it is expected 
these trials will be the best ever given under the auspices of the club. 
W. B. SHATTUC, President. 
Entries and all other communications should be addressed to 
: B. M. STEPHENSON, Secretary, 
La Grange, Tenn. 
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6. The Unlucky Bass. 
7. The Shrike and the Hawk. 
A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
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Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KENNEL RECORD AND ACcouNT BOOK consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
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tothem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
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(size 9x114 in.), price $3. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 

; Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


SENSATION. 


‘We have for sale a few copies of an elegant steel engraving 
of the celebrated pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size ot 
sheet, 22x28. Price, $1 each. 

FOREST AND STREAM PITH. OO=.. 39 Park Row, N. WY. 


: FOR SALE. 

Rory O’More and Glencho puppy stock; also a 
few superb brood bitches, all of the finest and pur- 
est red Irish strains: full pedigreed. Address with 
stamp W. N. CALLENDER, Albany, N. Y 


ne 
HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 
Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
rets. H.C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio. jy22,tf 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 
F CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
dy8;tt . Lancaster, Mass. 
NGLISH SETTER PUPS, BY CHAMPION 
Dash III. out of a champion Leicester and Nelly 
bitch. WM. W. REED, 8 Milk street, Boston, Mass, 
Jy22,2m0 


(A MEBHRICA), 


DOWN-TOWN DEPOT, 18 SOUTH WILLIAM ST. 


Rosecroft Kennels, 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Puppies by Fairy King ex Countess Floy, Fore- 
Yale Belton ex Forest Dora for 


man ex Passion, 
sale. 

Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie) in the stud. 
Fee $20. 


Valuable Kennel For Sale. 


1. BEAUFORT, the best pointer living. 

2. NEVISON, champion mastiff of America, 
ner of forty Ist prizes. 

3. ALOE, pure Laverack setter bitch; sire, Good- 
sell’s Prince; dam. Pebble. 

4. BELLE BELTON, English setter; sire, Yale 
Belton; dam, Clara R. 
BEAUFORT stud fee, $50, 
NEVISON stud fee, $50, 

CHAS. H. MASON, 

tf 13 Bedford ave., Brooklyn, EF. D., N Y. 


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Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for field 
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SMITH, Marydel, Md. 


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ashionably bred and of the best 
known strains, Gorrect in col- 


Grown dogs 
and puppies for sale; full and 


or, markings, ete. 


guaranteed pedigree sent with 
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Address, with stamp, 


KENSICO STATION, 
WESTCHESTER CO., N. Y. 


DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde, Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs, pugs, 


will do well to consult me. WM. W. SILVEY, 135 
South Highth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co., 


PALMYRA, N. Y., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
graphs taken by Mr. Walker at the Eastern Field 
Trials. Lists and prices on application. 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y. 


Trish and Gordon setters for work as well as show. 
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ANTED.—DOGS TO HANDLE ON QUAIL. 

Best of reference; satisfaction guaranteed. 

Address GEO. H. HILL, Miami Kennels, Madeira, 
Ohio. Jy 22,3me 


HAVE GOT FOR SALE A LOT OF 25 VERY 
fine rabbit hounds, well broke, in first-class con- 


‘dition, from 2 to4d yrs. old. JONAH T. SCHWACK, 


202 Broome street, New York city. jy8,3m 
PORTSMAN’S KENNEL.—TRAINING, BREAK- 
ing and Boarding of sporting dogs, having a 
free run; capacity for fifty boarders. D.F WIL- 
BUR, Prop., Box 303, Bridgewater, Mass. may13,tf 


HITE BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R. 2102). Fee $15. Pups by 
Royal Prince and 50 bull-terriers for sale, dogs, 
bitches and puppies, white or colored, large or 
small kinds; all first-class stock; state what you 
want. J. W. NEWMAN, 87 Hanover street, Boston, 
jy22,38mo 


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Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated degs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 10x12, 

LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE, BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Setter) 
DON SENSATION, DASHING 


, AMERICAN DAN 
PINK B., JULE, DASH AND BESS, PRIDE 
OF THE BORDER. 


Price for the full set of twenty-six pictures 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address 


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THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS 


SHMONT’S TREATISE on their management 
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MASTIFES. 


Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. Y. 


OR SALE.—HAVING RECENTLY ADDED 
several fine brood bitches to the Landseer 
Kennels of Scotch deerhounds and greyhounds re- 
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hounds now ready to ship. DR. VAN HUMMELL, 
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Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- 
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Conn. 
New York, ) - 


Wholesale Agents, Hanrumy & GRAHAM 


Every Prominent Gundealer Sells 


Allen’s Metal Duck Caller, 


(NEW REED,) 


The only caller that perfectly imitates the 
Wild Duck. Price, ‘$1.00. 


Allen's Bow-Facing Oars, | 


boat. A 


Warranted to work perfectly on any 
rice, $8.00. 


great thing for hunting and fishing. 


Allen's Brass Shell Swage 


All sizes. Price, $1.00. 


F. A. ALLEN, Monmouth, Il.| {i 


OW CAN A BOOT BE WATERPROOF 

AND NOT SWHAT THE FEET? Common 
waterproof boots keep the perspiration in as well’ 
as the water out, and perspiration that finds its 
way through leather is kept in the rubber boot. 
This renders the sock wet, and, when the wearer 
ceases walking, causes the cold clammy feeling 
which is so objectionable and unhealthy. - 


THE HANNAFORD VENTILATED 
RUBBER BOOT, 


while it is waterproof and as warm as any boot 
made, proyides away for the perspiration 1o escape; 
at each step the foul air is forced out of the boot, 
and when the weight of the body is removed from 
the compressible top sole, fresh air is admitted to 
the foot; thus the sock is kept free from the mois- 
ture which causes the feet to become cold, sore, and 
tender. Send for circular. 


HANNAFORD VENTILATED BOOT CO. 
79 Milk Street, Boston. 


Te TS. 


“CAMPER S’ 


SSS A SSS 


(McKoon’s Patent Applied For.) 


EFA VTORIIiTE ”’ TEIN I. 
Extra Army Army 

Size. Sail twill. 802. duck. 100z. duck. 
7x 9feet.......... $12.00 $15.00 $17.00 
Sail Opera eee aiilass abe 14.00 17.00 19.00 
9x14 * 20.00 24.00 26.00 
ati re Bet 22.00 25.00 28.00 


Poles, pins, cases, etc., all complete, are im- 
cluded in above prices. ‘Above sizes are main 
bodies of tents exclusive of ends. Add 6 to 10ft. 
to lengths given according to size of tent, gives 
extreme length of each including angular ends, 
Only best material and best workmen used and 
employed. Eastern patrons are supplied from 
Wew York. Western patrons from cago, and 
extreme western ones from San Francisco, Los 
Angeles and E] Cajon. All other kinds and sizes 
of tents in use supplied. Send order and money 
by draft with order to 


MERRITT P. McKOGN 


El Cajon, San Diego Go., California. 


cigarettes should 
put up in 


(4 First Prize Medals. 


te 


tc 


Magazine Rifle. 
Calibers .32, 40-150 
.B8, 45-190 . 
-40, 90-300 


Unequalled for Ease or Operation, Safety, Accuracy, 
guarantee our arms to be as represented and firs 


FT IMBALLWL’S SATIN. 


4 STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES. 


People of refined taste 


who desire exceptionally fine 
use only our Straight Cut, 


satin packets and boxes of 
10s, 20s, 50s and 100s. 


WM. S. KIMBALL & CO. 


Calibers .40, 75-285 
.45, 85-290 
ae .50, 115-346 


SPRINGFIELD, 


t-class in every particular. 


_ Sublications, 
The English “ Fishing Gazette.” 


Devoted to angling, river, lake and sea fishing, anc 
#3 fishculturs. } 
fivery Saturday, 16 pages, folio, price 2d. 

Volume XI. commenced with number 429 for 
July 11, 1885, / 
: Eprror—kK. B. MARSTON 
Free by post for one year for 12s. 6d. (say $3.20) to 
any address in the United States, 

Sent direct from the office for any portion of a 

ear at the above rate. U.§. postage stamps can. 

e remitted, or money order payable to Sampson, 
Low, Marston & Co., the proprietors. 

Contains special articles on all fresh and sali 
water fish and fishing; reports of the state of the 
rivers; reports from angling clubs; fishculture and 
natural history; where to fish; angling notes and 
queries; angling exchange column; notices of 
fishing tackle, books, &c., and other features. 

A copy of the current number can be had (post 
free by sending six cents in stamps to R. B. Mars: 
ton, the FIS GQ GAZETTE office, 12 and 13, 
Fetter-lane, London. 

The FISHING GAZETTE circulates extensively 
among anglers and country gentlemen in all parts 
of the Empire, 

There 1s a large public interestin fishing, . . 
An excellent class organ,”’— World. 

“One of the best authorities on these and kindres 
sa par le pare 
Al Tighter and gayer () er ig not pub- 
lished.””— Mayfair. y Sp -# 

The FISHING GAZETTE is quoted by the Time: 


-and all the best papers. 


One of ths best mediums for 


ADVERTISEMENTS 
of fishing tackle makers, fishculturists, hotels an- 
fishing quarters, whisky, waterproof fishing goods, 
cigars and tobacco, books of angling, and ail other 
requirements of anglers; also for all general adver 
tisements addressed to a well-to-do class in all parts 
of the eountry and abroad. 
OMice—12 and 13, Feterlane London 


GOLD MEDAL, PARIS, 1878. 
BAKER’S 


. Breakfast Cocoa. 


Warranted absolutely pure 
Gocoa, from which the excess of 
Oil has been removed. It has three 
times the strength of Cocoa mixed 
with Starch, Arrowroot or Sugar, 
and is therefore far more economi- 
i cal, costing less than one cent @ 
\ cup. It is delicious, nourishing, 
} strengthening, easily digested, and 
fh admirably adapted for invalids as 
well as for persons in health. 
~ Sold by Grocers everywhere. 


W. BAKER & CO., Doreester, Hass. 


DODGE'S 


FERRULE 
CEMENT, 


# Nothing like it for fastening ferrules, or 
H snelling hooks. Rod Makers who try it, al- 
ways useit. Sold by the trade for 25 cents. 
A. B. Dodge, Mfr., Manchester, N. H. 


Hotels and Routes for Sportanven, 


Hotel Windsor, 


ROUSE’S POINT, 


NEW YORE. 
ADIRONDACKS and LAKE CHAMPLAIN 


The coolest, healthiest end most delightful FAM- 
ILY SUMMER RESORT in Northern New York. 
The Best Fishing Ground in the State. Black 
Bass, Pickerel, Muskalonge and Pike, Hunting, 
Boating and Driving. Open May 15. For terms 
and full particulars address 

CHARLES BECK, as above. 


Bromfield House, Boston. 


MESSENGER, Proprietor. 
a a SD 
MAPLEHURST HOTEL. 


: ROSSEAU, MUSKOKA, CANADA, 

First class in all its appointments. This hotel has 
just been erected regardless of expense, with a 
view to the comfort of tourists and sportsmen in 


this wild and romantic region. The fishing, deer 
and bear hunting are unrivalled. Competent guides 
can be obtained. Billiards, tennis, croquet, reading 
room. Daily mailand telegraph, A fleet of boats 
and canoes atthe house. A sumptuous table spread. 
Halls and rooms are large and lofty and the view is 
magnificent. J. P. BROWN, Proprietor. 


Zullard Repeating Arms 
| MASS., U. S. A. 


Target & Hunting Rifle. 
Has the same lever breech block and easy movement of 


Calibers .22, .32, 


Penetration, Style, Workmanship and Rapidity of fire. We 
Send for Circular and Price List. 


Aotels and Routes tor Sportamen. 


The Sportsman’s Canadian Paradise, — 


MUSKOKA, JOSEPH, ROSSEAU. 
Northern 


Reached only by the ~ 
From Toront» or Hamilton, Ont, yy : 
The Muskoka District, famous for its innumer- 
able lakes and streams, has long been known as the 
best FISHING, HUNTING AND OAMPING 
RESORT on the continent. It is within five hours 
ride of Toronto or Hamilton. At Muskoka wharf 
connection is made with the steamers of the Mus- 
koka Lakes Navigation Co. for Bracebridge, Bala, 
Port Carling, Port Cockburn and Rosseau, all 
famous fishing places. Hotel rates, $1.00 to $1.50 
32 day. Camping parties can live at-half those 
gares 4 
MOOSE, DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGE, DUCK, 
BROOK TROUT, MASKALONGE, SALMON 
TROUT. BLACK BASS, PICKEREL. 
_ These can be had in abundance; no long, tedious 
journeys needed; you will not be disappointed. 


TOURISTS’ RATES. 


Tourists’ or sportsmen’s tickets are good to stop 
over at any point north of Barrie and for return u 
to close of navigation. Camp equipage, stores and 
sportsmen’s dogs are carried free when accompa- 
nied by owners. Baggage checked through to prin- 
cipal points on Lakes. For tickets, rates, time ta- 


MUSKOKA LAKES. © 


bles, etc., apply to agents at all principal ticket ~ 


offices in Canada or the United States, or 
A. P. COCKBURN, ROBT. QUINN, 
Gen, Man, M. & N. N. Co., G. P. A., N.& W.By., 
Gravenhurst, Ont. Toronto, Ont. 


Maine Sportsmen’s Resort 


SMITH’S FARM. 
Tim Pond and the Seven Ponds. 


A limited number of guests can obtain good board 
with pleasant rooms newly furnished at the farm 
house. Beautiful mountain scenery as can be found 
in New England. Pure spring water, high moun- 
tain air, no hay fever or malaria, pleasant drives to 
good trout brooks, Expert fly-fishermen who have 
fished Tim and the Seven Ponds provounce it the 
best fly-fishing in America. The camps have been 
theroughly renovated and everything put in perfect 
order. Tim Pond in care of Mr. Lambert, Seven 
Ponds in care of my son Edgar Smith. With faith- 
ful attendants we are prepared to give better satis- 
faction than ever before. In these ponds trout rise 
to the fly through the entire season, We refer by 
permission to Prof. A. M. Mayer, Stevens Institute 
of Technology, Hoboken, N. J.; E. Lunitz. 50 Cen- 
tre st.. New York; E. M. Messenger, Bromfield 
House; A.W. Robinson, 25 Winter st., Boston, Mass,; 
Wm. Goldthwait, Springfield, Mass.; Rev. C. L. 
Goodell, 128 Clifford st., Providence, R.1.; F. 8. 
Dickson, 3739 Chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa. For 
further information address KENNEDY SMITH, 
Stratton, Me. 


The Best Troat Fishing ia the World 


IS AT THE 


ANDROSCOGGIN LAKES 


When you get there, stop at the 


Angiler’s Retreat, Middle Dam, 


Lower Richardson Lake. Near the best trout fish- 
ing, and centrally located for excursions. Bedsand 
table unsurpassed, Daily mail, stage and steamers, 


The Lakeside, Cambridge, N. H. 


Splendid location at the foot of Lake Umbagog. 
New house and furniture. Elegant rooms, restful 
beds. Splendid table. Brook trout fishing through 
the season. Partridge, woodcock and duck shoot- 
ing for September and October. Also deer, carinou 
and moose. 

Rates at either of these two houses, $2.09 per 
day. Address A. L. T. Co,, Andover, Me., or P. O. 
Box 1,467, Boston, Mass., for further particulars. 
Pamphlet containing routes, etc., to both these 
houses mailed free to any person. Address P, O. 
Box 1,467, Boston, Mass. 


URRIES HOTEL.—LAKE ST. JOSEPH, 
Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Black Bass. 
The finest Lake and Brook Trout Fishing in Can- 
ada. Sportsmen who have cast a fly or trolled a 
spoon in the waters of Lake St. Joseph will come 


: | again without solicitation. AU lovers of the red 


are invited to try these waters, wherein the above 
named fish abound without let or hindrance. The 
hotel accommodations, while plain, are, as a rule, 
good, far surpassing the average in countries new 
enough to afford the finest of fishing. Telegraph 
communication to the hotel. Itis my aim tomake 
sportsmen at home. Four boats and four guides 
are at the hotel in full information of fishing 
grounds, etc. P. GURRIE, Lake St, Joseph, P. Q. 

References, Commodore J. U. Gregory, J. G. 
Scott, Esq.. Quebee & Lake St. John Ry,, A. Wat- 
ters, Merchant, Quebec. ‘ 


RRUFFED GROUSE, WOODCOCK, DUCK 
and Rabbit Shooting in the White Moun- 
Address 


tains, Send for circulars. 


M. H. BOWLES & SON, 
Jefferson, Coos Co., N. H. 


Co., 


mechanism as magazine rifles, 
.35, .88, .40, .45 and .50. 4 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


“ 


Guns, Anmunition, ete. 
TEE: LAS A. Gok? 
BEST ENGLISH _ DAMASCUS STEEL BARRELS, 


TWIST BARRELS, 
$35. $50 to $200. 


BA RE R’sS 


Latest and Best Invention. 


Strongest, simplest and best balanced gun made, All have Top Lover, Low Hammers, Rebounding 
Locks, Interchangeable Parts. Extension Rib, Self Fastening Compensating Fore End, Rubber Butt Plate, 
‘and the shooting qualities tnat made the Baker Gun a great success. Send for Circulars. 


ITHACA GUN CO., Ithaca, N.Y. 


WOR Schaeferasonwe 
“Vin! So 

FS ie eco 
FER AMER Mess ONS 


-'> AGENTS FOR THE <:— 
<\| HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON 
CSSAMMERLESS 75 

DALY HAMMER AND HAMMERLESS 


> 
> 
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KY 


Fi 
Wi 


GUN CLEANER. 


The only cleaner that will thoroughly clean a gun 
barrel, doing the work equaliy well in choke bores 
without adjustment. Will do the work quicker and 


; BREECH LOADING 
better than all other implements, for the purpose, 
combined. Price, $1.00. ty mail, 10 cts. extra. Ask ‘ BALLAR Wain pati STERS 
your dealer for it, Discount to the trade. Circulars \ REPEAT IN ARLIN & WE 
free, Jd. GC. PETMECKY, Austin, Texas. ‘ANA © =~ S SPORTING &TA 


And all Gun Dealers. 


THE NEW AMERICAN 


Breech-Loading shot Gun. 


SIMPLE and 
DURABLE. 


INS SPORTSMEN 
ue) 5, OUTFITS 
SNA 


Rebounding Lock. 

Choke-Bore Barrels Dita 
For close, hard shooting excels all others. Extra 

heayy guns for ducks a specialty. Send stamp for 


circular. ©. 8. SHATTUCK, Manufacturer, Hat- 
fleld, Mass. 


Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell. 
For Wildfowl Shooting and Long Shots. 
Instantly available as a solid shot. 

These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 


LYMAN’S: 


Patent Gun Sights 
Inake Hunting and 
TargetRifles perfect. 
Send for circulars. 
WM. LYMAN, 
Middlefield, Conn. 


The Gun and its Development 
By W. W. GREENER. | 
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICH] 
Price $2.50. ‘ 


pellets No. 6 shot on a 30in. plate at 110yds. They 
will kill the hardest feathered bird at 130yds., and 
in a flock at 150yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- 
gauge delivered in New York on remittance of $7. 
The trade should see this projectile at once. 
THE AUTOMATIC SHRAPNELL CO., 
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. 


Cheap Central-Fire Breech-Loaders. 


Wour Last Chance ? 


MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. 


Guns, Aurnnurition, ete. 


wa . ‘ 


The Parker Gun. 


PARKER BROTHERS, 
MA KHRS, 


Meriden, Gomnre 


At the Second International Clay atte oon Tournament, held at New Orleans, La., Feb. 11 
to 16, 1885, the First Prize and Diamond Badge in the Individual Championship Match, open 
to all the world, was won by B. Tiepel with a Parker gun. Among the contestants shooting 
other guns were such champions as Carver, Bogardus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb, and others. Dur- 
ing the entire tournament more prizes were won with Parker guns, in proportion to the 


number used, than with any other gun, 


Powder Supplied in W. Y.- 


The Cleanest, Strongest and Most Even otf the low or medium 
priced Black Powders in the World. 
ADDRESS THE AGENTS, 


VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 


OR 843 BROAD STREET ; ; 
NEWARK, N. J. 14 Murray Street, New York 


Se 


THE BEST GUNS for the LEAST MONEY. 


W. W. GREENER’S and C. G. BONEHILL’S GUNS a specialty. General Agent for CARD’S STAND- 
ARD 5LASS BALL TRAF Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Sporting Goods. 


WILL. H. CKRUTTENDEN, Cazenovia, Madison County, N. ¥. 


INustrated Catalogue in colors sent free on application. 


The Maynard Rifles & Shotguns. 


MERE 


With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 
Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 


For Hunting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the ‘‘MAYNARD” more 
5 completely supplies the wants of 

Hunters and Sportsmen generally, than any other Rifle in 
the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 
racy, convenience, durability and safety, is not excelled. 

Send for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 
for using rim and center-fire ammunition. 


gE 


Lacefever Arms Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


LEFEVER AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS, 


We have only about 100 FOX GUNS left, in Nos. 7, 8 and 9 grades. If 
you want one you had better order at once. Catalogues, with dimensions and 
prices of.all guns left, furnished on application. 


AMERICAN ARMS CO. (03 Milk St., Boston, Mass. 
JUMBOLENE. 


(Trade Mark Registered.) 


Cures and prevents Insect Bites, Sunburn, 
Chapped Hands and Face. It is the best Lini- 
ment in use for Burns, Sealds, Chilblains. Frost 

_ Bites, Sprains, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, ete. 

It prevents blood poisoning in cuts and other 
wounds and promotes rapid healing in allcases. r, 

For Sale by Druggists and Dealersin Sporting / 
Goods, at 50 cents per bottle. 


THOS. JENNESS & SON, 
PROPRIETORS, ’ 


SlCr 18, pte Bangor, Me., U. S. A. 
esal Agents: John P. Lcvell’s Sons, Boston: Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Chi 
Von Lengerke and Detmold, New York, cas 


PRICE, $75 to $300.00. 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
ear in every direction. The safety is automatic both in locking and releasing. Used by the best trap 
shotsin America, Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention, 


Send for illustrated catalogue. 
LEFEVER ARMS CoO., Syracuse, N, Y. 
NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 14 Murray St. 
PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH ©. GRUBE & CO., 712 Market St. 
BOSTON J. P. LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington St, 


DOG TRAINING: 


5. T. HAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM. 
For sale at this ofice, Price $1.00. 


Vill . FOREST AND STREAM. 


HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON HAMMERLESS, LATEST.--NEW ACME CARTRIDGE LOADER. 


No. I, $100.00 ; Send for Descriptive Price List. ‘ r 
Lie aes | Supplies Itself with Wads, 
“4 300.00 so 


Crips Shells Very Compact 


4 Size only 12X18 inches. Can he 
i placed on any table. 


No other machine. supplies itself 
with wads for 100 shells. 


This uses a box of wads without 
laying a fingeron them, and is fed 
and wads driven with one motion of 
lever. No other has crimper attach- 
: ment. Priee with fittings for two 
As good in EVERY respect as ANY IMPORTED Gun costing twice the money. } shrcxiea Cun'f 


MANUFACTURERS’ GENERAL AGENTS, WILLIAM READ & SONS, 107 Washington St., Boston, 


E. K. TRYON, JR. & CO., PHILADELPHIA, Bond for Domceia es eee eee 


Wiha 


CHIEF ADVANTAGES: 
CELERITY! COMFORT! ECONONY ! 


Vneas Roeeoopapos DY <= = ‘i a (oo oooG ror = ci 


Prices of the Ejector Guns. 


HE “EJECTOR” GUN is made in one quality 

only, in three styles of finish, and is sold at 

lower prices than ordinarily charged by leading 
inakers for Hammerless Guns, viz: 


A. QUALITY, very best finish, Fancy or Plain, $350 


a atone mee 


PRICES OF GUNS. 


tee prices of W. W. Greener’s renowned ‘Facile 

Princeps” Hammerless and Patent ‘Treble 
Wedgetast” Guns are as below. Quality in every 
case guaranteed. Shooting equal to that obtained 
at any public trial at home or abroad. 


Prices for Hammer or Hammerless. 


aa 


A. Quality, Special Best Gun...............-.+- $300, 00 

1. QUALITY, best style of London finish........ 3 ite Onin, SHRI bat okelt WONT MEMO doe s+ 295.00 
QUALITY, ordinary plain finish.............. 275 2. Ditto, with less engraving and more plainly 

pe | firtiSh eds F455 os Secs ah ge ee eh ie sea 250.00 

3. Moderately engraved and well finished..... 200,00 

A Second Edition of “THE GUN ” now 4. Engraved and plainly finished........... »-+ 15000 

ready. 770 pages, 550 illustrations. Price $2.50; post 5. Plainly mounted and finished, no engraving 125.00 

paid $2.85. Thoroughly revised and corrected, with Cheapest quality Treble Wedgefast Gun...... 100,00 


an eg eee containing Notes on Novelties, Ignition, 


Steel Barrels, Proof of Guns, etc. THE TREBLE WEDGEFAST ACTION. 


Increases the strength of the breech action enormously; 
there can be no gaping at the breech, and with all the thou- 
sands of guns so mode since iutroduced in 1873, NOT ONE 
has been DESTROYED by any explosive. With Wood 


CARTRIDGES. 


The Highest Development of 


i i i - the Sporting Shotgun. Powders it is perfectly safe, giving complete immunity from 
atin tas = 0 eu same et see Ge el P B danzer to theniserd ot these peiatoceh Guns can be made 
full particulars as to Tae arn natty rp ME ae seri A out the fired cases, very a ONE El in a ate eorner; one gun will do me lighter and safer and stronger than on any Se principle. 

. F ee gr : : . < ot two. Simple, durable, safe, no hitch in any weather, in every way 4 grea SBD 
tion at reasonable prices, Artificial Birds of all Conveniences. Huw Ronee ; ; ‘ : TRAPRr GUN “ 
. * sae en . reds of these S are now in daily use and give complete satis- 2 a 
kinds for practice shooting. faction. a a y 10°Bores, Extra. ¢s. 2 shas sacaes +e $5.00. 


EIN 


aay ” 
A ap tt 


~@ 


SHORE BIRDS. 


A pamphlet for those who “gun” 
along he shore. 
TELLS OF 

L Haunts and Habits—W bere the bay birds live, and 
what they do at home, 

fl. Range and Migrauou—Where they go to breed, 
and where to spend the winter. ; 

fil. A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of 


FOR THE 


Iyer, Johnson & Co., Da., Clay Bird Revolver. 


@ 02caliber......... : 


shore shootiny Using .58 Cartridges. 394 
{V, Nomenciature—a list of our American species ‘ 4 . ene 
of Limicote, with a description of each Send six cents in stamps for o ao tetnertes 


species, 

Vv. Localities Where to go to shoot them. 

VI, Blinds and Decoys—How to shoot them after 
you have reached the grounds. 


44 pp., paper. Price, 15 Cents. 
For Sale by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


catalogue. fe Ge ote ote ee ek 


JOHN P. LOVELL’S SONS, 


P. O. Box 2277, Boston, Mass. 


5 TEOMAS J. CONROY, 


aff yy > ee 
pas) S/ zs MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 


& 


Fine Fishing Tackle and Camping Goods. 


653 F'ulton Street, New Work. 


MAINE FISH In G. 
Conroy’s Celebrated Hexagonal Split Bamboo Rods, 


With Patent Serrated Ferrules and Patent Universal Reel Seat. 


Unequalled for Uniformity of Spring, Durability and Beauty of Finish. 
ARTIFICIAL. E*XzlT Ess. 


A Large and fine assortment, suitable for the Rangeley, Moosehead, Parmechene, Seven Ponds, Kennebago, Megantic and other waters. 


Enameled Waterproof Silk Fly Lines, Fly Books, Leaders, etc., etc. 


AGENT FOR BAILEY’S PATENT LANDING NET RING AND HANDLE. 


12 1886 ) 


AND CT REAM RONKS. Small Yachts $7. Richens and Deer, $2.50. Our New Alaska, Canoe and Boat Building, each 
ise $1.50. Canoe Handling, Dog Training, Canoe & Camp Cookery, Woodcraft, Canoe Aurora, each $1. 
VOL. XXVIILL—No. 9. | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1886. 
Soy ate 


*ARLEP oe, \s \ | ; SS \ as 
mune, @ SF fe = r@ye er 


‘Coprrianr, 1886, BY FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co. ENTERED AT New YORK Post Orrice as Seconp Cuass MATTER. 


Terms, postpaid, $4. t NEW YORK: Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 39 Park Row. 


Price, 10 cents. 
Great Britain, £1. 


LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane, Cornhill. | Groat Britain, 6d. 


 _U. M. CG, 
PAPER SHELLS 


~ Superior Quality, Waterproof or Plain. 


FIRST GRADE, SECOND GRADE, STAR, CLUB, 


at Using No. 2 U. M. C. “oe eae 


THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE C0, 


BERIDGEPORT, CONN. 


DEPOTS: 19 Maiden Lane, N. Y. 256 Market Street, San Francisco. 
MANUFACTURERS OF 


Metallic Cartridges, Paper & Brass Shells, Percussion Caps, Primers, etc. 


@WMmovernment Contractors. 


BLACK PAPER SHOT SHELLS. 


v. s. nim axp cen-|U. S. Paper Shells are Thoroughly 
| Ans | Waterproof and Sure Fire. 


These Shells are intended to overcome the great disadvantage which all non-waterproof 


ARE M ADE WITH ESPE- shells are subjected to when used in damp weather. They are so completely waterproof that} ROUND B ALL, with NEW 


no water can penetrate into the powder even when entirely submer ged. 


U. 8S. BULLET BREECH 
TRAL FIRE CARTRIDGES CAPS, both CONICAL and 


EXPLOSIVE FILLING. AC- 
CIAL CARE FOR ACCU- 


CURATE AND CLEAN. 
ee PISTOL AND RIFLE EXTRA STRENGTH AND 


| 
SLIGHT REPORT. 
{ 


TARGET SHOOTING. 
| Use U. S. ee caee No. 2 Copper Primers. 


Black Paper experience shows it to be the STRONGEST paper for Shot Shells. The CHEAPEST grade 
shell (Climax) now made by the U. S. Co. can be reloaded from three to five times. 


— UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE CO. Lowell, Mass, 


ii FOREST AND STREAM. 
i. Markt and Bont Builders, ete. AMachting Goods. 
m. ETOSGOOD, HaltloGrecks Bick. “eq ONGOOD'S ROLDING CANVAS BOAT. Weight; for tront Asking, Size of Chest, 58 inches long, gay AEE SsS 


ud for Circuiar. 


and paddie, 25tbs. With streteher, side-honrds 
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239-245 EAST FIFTY-SIXTH 8T., NEW YORK. 


THE EIGHTH ANNUAL FIELD TRIALS 


Purse 


SEVENTH : AMERIC AW DERBY | Entries closed, May 1, 1886, with $10 forfeit; $10 additional to 
(start. Purse $750. First, second and third prize, $250 each. 
one dog starts the stake cannot be divided, but must be run 

inal figure. Good hotel accommodations may be had at Grand Junction at moderate rates. 

Bry AWAHSOOSE. 
A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 

Kennel Record and Account Book. 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed serics 


reel 9 Fee 
To be run on quail, at Grand Junction, Tenn. 
COMMENCING DECEMBER 6, 1886. 
Open to all eligible setters and pointers. 
ALL-AGED STAKE. } $750. First, second and third prize, $250. 
Entries close Noyember 1, 1886, with $10 forfeit; $20 additional to start. 
A Sweepstake, open to all previous winners of first prize in 
any All-Aged Stake at any recognized public field trial, in- 
cluding the winner at this trial; $25 forfeit; $25 additional to 
start. Entries close November 1,.except for the winners of 
1886, which are to qualify the night previous. If only one entry 
e qualifies, that dog is to get the stake, which will be the en- 
. trance money and $100 added by the club. When more than 
to a finish. 

Hon. John S. Wise, Richmond, Va. 

t Dr. Rawlins Young, Corinth, Miss, 

e Of i e W. H. Key, Esq., Florence, Ala. _ 

; ' Alternate, C. W. Paris, Cincinnati; 0. 
jas W. Fuller, Richmond, Va. 
Ab J Dr. Rawlins Young, Corinth, Miss. 
3 ' (W.H. Key, Esq., Florence, Ala. 
MAJOR J. M. TAYLOR, Field Marshal. 

Application has been made to the Southern Passenger Association for the return of all at a nom- 

Quail were never so plentiful as this season where these trials are to be held, and it is expected 
these trials will be the best ever given under the auspices of the club. 

W. B. SHATTUC, President. 

Entries and. all other communications should be addressed to 

B. M. STEPHENSON, Secretary, 
La Grange, Tenn. 
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For sale by all newsdealers. 
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THE Kunnet Recorp AnD Account Boox consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great ‘practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
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In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
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tothem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
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~~ Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale a few copies of an elegant steel engraving 
of the celebrated pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of 
sheet, 22x28. FPrice, $1 each. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUR. CO.. 39 Park Row, N. Y. 


; FOR SALE. 

Rory O’More and Gleneho puppy stock; also a 
few superb brood bitches, all of the finest and pur- 
est red Irish strains: full pedigreed. Address with 
stamp W. N. CALLENDER, Albany, N. Y. 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


’ CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
jy8,tf Lancaster, Mass. 


ae a ot ee ee 
OR SALE.—POINTER GIP BESSIPF B., 16 
mos. old, by young Sleaford—Daisy B, For 
further information address GEO. OC. KRAUSE, 
No, 116 Short street, Harrisburg, Pa, it 


a A a Ea 
HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 
Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
eer Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigsy Fer- 
ets. BL 0. G i 


, Kensington, Ohio, jy22,tf 


(A MEBHRICA), 


DOWN-TOWN DEPOT, 18 SOUTH WILLIAM ST. 


Rosecroft Kennels, 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Puppies by Fairy King ex Countess Floy, Fore- 
ma ex Passion, Yale Belton ex Forest Dora for 
sale. 

Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie) in the stud. 
Fee $20. 


Valuable Kennel For Sale. 


1, BEAU FORT, the best pointer living. 

2. NEVISON, chan:pion mastiff of America. 
ner of forty ist prizes. 

3, ALOK, pure Laverack setter bitch; sire, Good- 
sell’s Prince; dam, Pebble. 

4 ELLE BELTON, English setter; 
Belton: dam, Clara R. 
BEAUFORT stud fee, $50. 
NEVISON stud fee. $50. 

CHAS, H. MASON, 

tf 18 Bedford ave., Brooklyn, EH. D., N Y. 


Win- 


sire, Yale 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for field 
trials or private use. Reference given. W. G. 
SMITH, Marydel, Md. 


St. Bernards 


Of purest Swiss strain, from 
the Kennel of Mr. Hy. Schu- 
macher, Bern, Switzerland, 
orders now booked for puppies 
of ‘ Apollo” — “ Bernice,” 
and ‘Rigi’—“Diana,” litters. 
Two handsome Swiss dogs 
for sale about 2 years old, 
special attention given to im- 
porting from Switzerland and 
England. 
Address, with stamp, 


W. W. Tucker, 


POs Box-1338) Nase 
DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhonnds, beagles, 
dachshunde. Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 


South Highth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co, 


PALMYRA, N. Y., 


‘Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 


graphs taken by Mr. Walker at the Hastern Field 
Trials. Lists and prices on application. 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y. 


Irish and Gordon setters for work as well as show. 
decl7.tf 


ANTED.—DOGS TO HANDLE ON QUAIL. 

Best of reference; satisfaction guaranteed, 

Address GEO. H. HILL, Miami Kennels, Madeira, 
Ohio. jy 22,3mce 


HAVE GOT FOR SALE A LOT OF 25 VERY 

fine rabbit hounds, well broke, in first-class con- 
dition, from 2 to 4 yrs. old. JONAH T. SCHWACK, 
202 Broome street, New York city. jy8,3m 


PORTSM 4N’S KENNEL.—TRAINING, BREAK- 
ing and Boarding of sporting dogs, having a 
free run; capacity for fifty boarder-. D. Fk WIL- 
BUR, Prop., Box 303, Bridgewater, Mass. mayi3.ti 


OR SALE—ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 

pups, 2 and 6 mos. old, out of good hunting 

stock. Price $10 and upward according to quality. 
G. L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass. jy22.38mo 


HITE BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 


bitches and buppies. white or colored, large or 
; all first-class stock; 

want, J, W. NEWMAN, 87 Hanover street, Boston, 
Mass, jy22,3mo 


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Or order through 
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House. 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated degs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 10x12. 


LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE, BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Setter), 
DON (Pointer), SENSATION, DASHING 
MONARCH, GLADSTONE, GROUSE DALE, 
SAN ROY, GATH, BANG BANG, RUSH 
GLADSTONE, DARKNESS, PEBP-0’-DAY, 
BESS A., AMERICAN DAN, CARRIE J. 
PINK B., JULE, DASH AND BESS, PRIDE 
OF THE BORDER. 

Price for the full set of twenty-six pictures 
$3.00; 25cts. each, Address 


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Sent by mail on receipt of 25 cents. 


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THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS 


SHMONT’S TREATISE on their management 
in Health andin Disease. Price $2. For sale by 
all booksellers, or sent, postpaid, on receipt of price by 


3, LORING THAYER, 186 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. 


RMASTIFES. 


Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. Y. 


Pointer Puppies For Sale. 


A dog and bitch, liver and white, 10 wks. old, by 
Bang Bang outof Fan Fan. I will take one or two 
dogs South to train for the field trials. For terms 
address J. N. LEWIS, Ramseys, N. J. jy32,8mo 


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Allen's Bow-Facing Oars, 


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OW CAN A BOOT BE WATERPROOF 

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Hotels and Boutes for Sportsmen. 


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The coolest, healthiest end most delightful FAM 
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First class in all its appointments. This hotel has 
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Single Gut Trout and Black Bass Leaders. lyd., 5 cts.; 2yds., 10 cts., dyds.. 15 cts. 
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Established 20 Years. 


10 consecutive shots at 200yds. off-hand, Dec. 18, 
1685. with Ballard 644 Rifle, 88—55, by Wm. P. Gage. 
Saratoga, N. Y. Highest recorded score in the 
U. 8. on the American Decimal Target, counting 95, 

Cut is one-quarter size. 


Oren EVENINGS. 


20 consecutive shots at 200yds. off-hand, mrde in 
the Sharpshooters’ Match at Walnut Hill, Mass , 
Dec. 26, 1881,by H. G. Bixby, of Nashua. N. H., 
being two consecutive scores counting 115 each on 
the Mass. Target. é 3 
644, 38—5o. Cut is one-sixth size 


Brass Click Reels, 20yds 


2.253 
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10 consecutive shots at 200yds. with rest, made at 
Guttenberg, N. J., on May §&, 1886, by M. Dorrler, 
These were made with a Ballard using a Ballard No. 10 Rifle. 88—55. 

Cut is full size, 


Send for Reduced Price list of Marlin and Ballard Rifles, dated June Ist, 1886. 


THE MARLIN FIRE ARMS CO., New Haven, Conn. 


| Hotels and Routes tor 


Sportsmen. 


The Sportsman’s Canadian Paradise. 


MUSKOKA LAKES, 


MUSKOKA, JOSEPH, ROSSEAUD. 
Reached only by the 


Northera & Northwestern Railway, 


From Toront» or Hamilton, Ont. 

The Muskoka District, famous for its innumer- 
able lakes and streams, has long been known as the 
best FISHING, HUNTING AND OAMPING 
RESORT on the continent. It is within five hours 
ride of Toronto or Hamilton. At Muskoka wharf 
connection is made with the steamers of the Mus- 
koka Lakes Navigation Co. for Bracebridge, Bala, 
Port Uarling, Port Cockburn and Rosseau, all 
famous fishing places. Hotel rates, $1.00 to $1.50 
per day. Camping parties can liye at half those 

gures 
MOOSE, DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGE, DUCK, 

BROOK TROUT, MASKALONGE, SALMON 
TROUT, BLACK BASS, PICKEREL. 
_ These can be had in abundance; no long, tedious 
journeys needed; you will not be disappointed. 


TOURISTS’ RATES. 


Tourists’ or sportsmen’s tickets are good to stop 
over at any point north of Barrie and for return up 
to close of navigation. Camp equipage, stores and 
sportsmen’s dogs are carried free when accompa- 
nied by owners, Baggage checked through to prin- 
cipal points on Lakes.. For tickets, rates, time ta- 
bles, ete., apply to agents at all principal ticket 
offices in Canada or the United States. or 
A. P, COCKBURN, ROBT. QUINN, 

Gen. Man. M. & N.N. Co., G, P.A., N.& W. Ry., 

Gravenhurst, Ont. Toronto, Ont, 


Maine Sportsmen’s Resort 


SMITH’S FARM. 
Tim Pond and the Seven Ponds. 


A limited number of guests can obtain good board 
with pleasant rooms newly furnished at the farm 
house, Beautiful mountain scenery as can be found 
in New England. Pure spring water, high moun- 
tain air. no hay fever or malaria, pleasant drives to 
food trout brooks. Expert fly-fishermen who bave 
fished Tim and the Seven Ponds pronounce it the 
best fly-fishing in America. The camps have been 
theroughly renovated and every ane put in perfect 
order. Tim Pond in care of Mr, Lambert, Beven 
Ponds in care of my son Edgar Smith. With faith- 
ful attendants we are prepared to give better satis- 
faction than ever before. In these ponds trout rise 
to the fly through the entire season, We refer by 
permission to Prof. A. M. Mayer, Stevens Institute 
of Technology, Hoboken. N. J.; BE, Lunitz, 50 Cen- 
tre st.. New York; E M. Messenger, Bromfield 
House; A.W. Robinson, 83 Winter st., Boston, Mass.; 
Wm. Goldthwait. Springfield, Mass.; Rey. C. L. 
Goodell, 128 Clifford st., Providence, R.1.; F. 8. 
Diekson, 3729 Chestaut st., Philadelphia, Pa. For 
further information address KENNEDY SMITH, 
Stratton, Me. 


The Best Troat Fishing in the World 


Is AT THE 


ANDROSCOGGIN LAKES 


When you get there, stop at the 


Angler’s Retreat, Middle Dam, 


Lower Richardson Lake. Near the best trout fish- 
ing, and centrally located for excursions. Beds and 
table unsurpassed. Daily mail, stage and steamers. 


The Lakeside, Cambridge, N. H. 


Rplendid location at the foot of Lake Umbagog. 
New house and furniture, Elegant rooms, restful 
beds. Splendid table. Brook trout fishing through 
the season. Partridge, woodcock and duck shoot- 
ing for September and October. Also deer, caripou 
and moose. 

Rates at either of these two houses, $2.00 per 
day. Address A. L. T. Co., Andover, Me., or P. O. 
Rox 1,467, Boston, Mass., for further particulars. 
Pamphlet containing routes, etc., to both these 
houses mailed free to any person. Address P. O. 
Box 1,467, Boston, Mass. 


Bromfield House, Boston. 


EUROPEAN PLAN 
MESSENGER, Proprietor. 


Fine Shooting in the White Mountains 


“MAPLE HOUSE.” Open until Nov. 1. Chea 

rates to gun clubs. Reduced R. R. fares. Sen 

for circular. Rates $1.00 per day. Address 
MAPLE HOUSE, Jefferson, N. H. 


Bullard Repeating Arms Co, 


66 


Unequalled for Ease ot Operation, Safety, Accuracy, Penetration, Style, 
guarantee cur arms to be as represented and first-class in every particular. 


Magazine Rifle. 


Calibers .32. 40-150 
.38, 45-190 as 
.40, 90-300 s$ 


Calibers .40, 75-285 
.45, 85-290 
.50, 115-346 


, MASS., U.S. A. 


Target & Hunting Rifle. 


Has the same lever breech block and easy movement of 


mechanism as magazine rifles. 


Calibers .22, .32, .85, .38, .40, .45 and .50. 


Workmanship and Rapidity of fire. We 
Send for Circular and Price List. 


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barrel, doing the work equally weil in choke bores 


without adjustment. Will dothe work quicker and y 
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THE NEW AMERICAN 


--Breech-Loading Shot Gun. 


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Ghoke-Bore Barrels 


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For close, hard shocting excels all others. Extra 
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otronlar sonia, C. 8 SHATTUCK, Manufacturer, Hat- 

eld. Mass, _ 


Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell. 
For Wildfowl Shooting and Long Shots. 
Tnstamtiy available as a solid shot. 

These shells are guaranteed to put trom 8) to 100 
pellets No. 6 shot-on 4 30in. plate at WO0yds. They 
will kill the hardest feathered bird at l80yds., and 
in a flock at li0yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- 
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The trade should see this projectile at once. 

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 


Cheap Central-Fire Breech-Loaders, 


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make Hunting and 

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Send for circulars. 

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a EE ee ee ee r 
QLefaucheux action, blued steel barrels, walnut 
s atock, case hardened mountings..... LS debs Veen is ald $12 00 
e itt an its eve opment | Same as above, with genuine twist barrels,......... 18 00 
E : Twist barrel, rsbounding locks, walnut pistol grip 
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By W. W. GREENER. These are good, serviceable guns and guaranteed per- 


tectly safe. Callon or address J. P. DANNEFELSER, 9 


| 
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Price $2.50. 


ecuted with dispatch and warranted. Send stamp for 


descriptive circular of above guns, 


Wour Last Chance! 


We have only absut 100 FOX GUNS left, in Nos. 7, 8 and 9 grades, If 


you want one you had better order at once. Catalogues, with dimensions and 
prices of all guns left, furnished on application. 


AMERICAN ARMS GO. {03 Milk St., Boston, Mass, 
RE ae JUMBOLENE. 


(Trade Mark Registered.) 


Cures and prevents Insect Bites, Sunburn, 
Chapped Hands and Face. It is the best Lini- | 
ment in use for Burns, Scalds, Chilblains. Frost 
bites, Sprains, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, ete. 

It prevents blood poisoning in cuts and other 
wounds and promotes rapid healing in all cases. 

Yor Sale by Druggists and Dealers in Sporting 
Goods, at 69 cents per bottle. 


THOS. JENNESS & SON, 
PROPRIETORS, 


Bangor, Me,, U. 8. A. 


Wholesal Agents; John P.Lovell’s Sous, Boston: Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & 20 
i. Von Lengerke and Detmold. New are: : na & Cc, Chevag 


Guns, Anwunition, ete. 


The Parker Gun. 


PARKER BROTHERS, 
MAKERS, 
Wreriden, Conn. 


At the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tonrnament, held at New Orleans, La., Feb. 11 
to 16, 1885, the First Prize and Diamond Badge in the Individual Championship Match, open 
to all the world, was won by B. Tiepe!l with a Parker gun. Among the contestants shooting 
other guns were such champions as Carver, Bogardus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb, and others, Dur- 
ing the entire tournament more prizes were won with Parker guns, in proportion to the 
number used, than with any other gun. 


WE WILL SEND GRATIS UPON APPLICATION OUR NEW 


CATALOGUE 


Containing National, Hurlingham, Old and New Long Island and Jersey City Heights Shooting 
Rules. Also minute description of our many valuable specialties, including e 


Letever Hammerless, Clabrough, Parker and Smith Guns, American 
Wood-Powder, Dead-Shot Powder, American Clay -Birds. Peoria. 
Black Birds, Kats, Our Loaded Shotgun Cartridges, Phenyle, 
Beet-Flour.' Juambolene, Oil-Tanned Moccasins, Shooting Cloth- 
ing, ete., etc. Address 


VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 


OR 843 BROAD STREET, 
NEWARE, N. J. 


14 Murray Street, New York. 


ae 


It has Nickle Plated Patented Solid Reel Plate which preyents Reel getting fast_by swelling of wood 
f rod should get wet Full Nickle Plated, Patented Ferrules, allowin the wood to be used the ful 
size, thus preventing rod breaking where wood and ferrules join. Metal Tennons which prevent jomts 
getting stuck together. The entire rod is made from the best selecued lancow ood, left natural color, 
varnished and polished. This makes a handsome finish, and is less liable to be’ seen by the wary iis! 
than a dark rod. The butt is wound with cane a id silk m an artistic manner, whieh not only gives it 
the appearance, but also the feeling of the high p'iced rods. The complete rod has a look of beauty 
which is a joy to every fisherman’s heart while using 16. It is well and neatly ringed througho ut, an 
has an extra winding between each ring. There has been so many rods made of an inferior nality 
that resemble this, that all from this date will have stamped on reel late “W. HH. Cruttenden,” and bone 
genuine uniess so stamped. Length arate weight, 9% to 10ozs. — the parts are mterchangea ble, and 
if, by accident, any part should get bro en, can send duplicate without rod being returned. The best 
made rod in the United States, and we will guarantee it m every way. WW 3 
Jent bass rod. Sent to any part of U. 8. in case, 1 bass, 1 trout tip, pre id, for vel bass ti ps, 
trout tips, $1.25. General,azent for Card's Rotating Trap. Guns, Pistols and Fishing 
ing an@ repairing of all kinus by competent workmen. ~ New Ulustrated Catalogue in colors now ready, 
and sent tree on application. = 

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WILL H. CRUTTENDEN, Cazenovia, Madison County, N. 


The Maynard Rifles & Shotguns. 


; TARGET RIFLE, MODEL OF 1882. 


meat] bi 


With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 


Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 

For Hunting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the “‘“MAYNARD” more 
completely supplies the wants of 
Huaters and Sportemen generally than any otber Rifle in 
the world, as many barrels. ean be used on one stock, and for accu- 
racy, conveniences, durability and safety. is not excelled. 

Send for Llustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 

for using rim and center-fire ammunition. 


ASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
T.cefever Arms Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


LEFEVER AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS. 


J 


Lyman 


PRICE, $75 to $300.00. 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
ear in every direction, The safety is automatic both in locking and releasing. Used by the best trap 
shots in America. Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention. 


Send for illustrated catalogue. 
LEFEVER ARMS CoO., Syracuse, .N. Y. 
NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGHEREKE & DETMOLD, 14 Murray 8t. 
PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH ¢. GRUBB & CO., 712 Market St. 
BOSTON J. P. LOVELLW’S SONS, 147 Washington St. - 


DOG TARATNIN G: 
BY 
§. T. HAMMOND, KENNEL BDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM. 


For sale at this office. Price $1.00. 


Vili FOREST AND STREAM. 


TecNEW ACME CARTRIDGE LOADER, 
he. Supplies Itself with Wads, 


CHMps Stelis Very Compact, 


ect Size only 1218 inches. Cam be 
Jlaced on any takle. 

No other radehine hepsition aelf 
with race Sor 100 shelis, 


Send for Descriptive Price List. 


No. l, ate 
ot (150:0: 


ne 3, Bee 
* 4, 300.00 


nd f 
= lever. No other has BRE 
s me Pr ee fittings for tw 
As good in EVERY respect as ANY IMPORTED Gun costi are hie ce the moncy. baited 


MANUFACTURERS’ GENERAL AGE 


N ew ae er. 
THE FIELD GUN. 


i2@-Bore, $55.  10-Bore, S$Go. 


Persons who have seen and examined this gun pronounce it the BEST 
Breech-Loader in the United States for the price. It has Damascus barrels engine 
turned rib, and is well engraved and finished. No description will satisfy so well 
as personal inspection, and I am desirous of sending it for examination to any one 
who wants to buy a good gun. Not one of these guns has been returned. DON’T 
TAKE ANYBODY’S WORD FOR IT but examine for yourself. 


New catalogue of guns and ammunition, profusely illustrated, in be reaty about Oct. 1. Sent on receipt of 
15 cents, or free with any order fur goods. 


LARGE STOCK OF W. W. GREENER'S GUNS JUST RECEIVED, 


HENRY C. SQUIRES, 178 Broadway, N. ¥. 


FOR THE 
A Paha ys for those who “gun” 


see eet SOU ere 87.50. AMERICAN B 
FY lld 
Iver — & Co., Da., Clay Bird ey sigee: 


Haunts and Ha asc ae Neh the bay birds live, and 
a 
Using .38 Cartridges. Pees ldea eaves wens $3 50 


ITLK "AGE 


AMERICAN 


what they do at hom 
T, Range and Migration n Where etiey go to breed, 
ud where to spend the winter 
Ti. A Moras Without the Birds—An episode of 
shore ting 
AY. Rowena weak list of our American ppecien | 
eac! 


rs ry 


Sei Sees Bi 
of ae hg G with a description of Send six cents in stamps for “44 ae 


JOHN P. LOVELL’S SONS, 4 
P. O. Box 2277, Boston, Mass. aie 


@e  £xTKTHOMAS J. CONROY, 


MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER 1N 


Fine Fishing Tackle and Camping Goods. 


SS F'ulton Street, New York. 


WAIN: EIishiRnicG. 
Conroy’s Celebrated Hexagonal Split Bamboo Rods, 


With Patent Serrated Ferrules and Patent Universal Keel Seat. 


neauatiod for Uniformity of Spring, Durability and Beauty of Finish. 
7 So) tO 3 On Oe ee a OS ot 


A Large and fine assortment, suitable for the Rangeley, Moosehead, Parmechene, Seven Pounder, Kennebago, Megantie and other waters. 


Enameled Waterproof Silk Fly Lines, Fly Books, Leaders, etc., ete. 


AGENT FOR BAILEY’S PATENT LANDING NET RING AND HANDLE, 


v. Licensee Where to go to shoot them. 
¥L. Blinds and Decoys—How to shoot them after 
you ease reached the er sande: 
44 pp., paper. Price, 15 Cents. 


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VOL. XXVII.- No. 10. | a THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1888. 


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| MANUFACTURERS OF 


Metallic Cartridges, Paper & Brass Shells, Percussion Caps, Primers, etc. 


CSTSovernment Contractors. 


BLACK PAPER SHOT SHELLS. 


U. aie Seepearepes ULES B Paper Shells are Thoroughly| U. §. BULLET BREECH 
| Waterproof and Sure Fire. 


These Shells are intended to overcome the great disadvantage which all non-waterproof 


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no water can penetrate into the powder even when entirely submerged. 


TRAL FIRE CARTRIDGES CAPS, both CONICAL and 
ARE MADE WITH ESPE- 


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CIAL CARE FOR ACCU- . 
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shell (Climax) now made by the U. S. Co. can. be reloaded from three to five times. 


oe UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE C0., Lowell, Mass. 


act and Boat Builders, ete. 
OSEOND'S VOLDING CANVAS BOAT. Welztt, for tront fshing, 


ae streicher, side-hoards 


_ Inyentod and Mannfactnred by . 
s. Wo A. OSGUOD, Battle Creek, Mich. 
4 Send for Cirewlar. 


and paddle, 25 lbs. With stretcher, side-hourds, 
and paddle, 82Ibs, With strotehor, aiacseuncit eats 
wale, stovls and oars, 401bs. With bottom board. 
Bide-boards, gunwale, siocols and 
ours, SOlhs, This eutshows 
twelve>foot boat. 


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We build everything m the boat line from a 12-lb. 
canoe to a steam launch. Have in stock a number of 
small steam launch-s, running from 20 to 380ft, in 
length, some with oil and some with coal burning 
engines. 

A large and very fine stock of rowboats and canoes 
from $20.00 upward. 

Will send upon application drawings of launch with 
Shipman Oil Engine. Sena for Catalogue. 

Chicago Headquarters, 115 Wabash Ave. 


R. J. DOUGLAS & CO, 
Successors to POWELL & DOUGLAS, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL. 


Sole Agency and Depot for the U. 8., Canada and Mexico, 35 Broadway, N. ¥., Room 70. 
THE “BERTHON” FOLDING BOAT. Unrivalled for strength, durability, and sea 


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Largely used as sawls for Small Yachte. 


White Cedar Boards for Yachts’ Boats and Canoes. 


Also Oak and other Lumber used in Boat Building, 
HACKMATACK AND OAK KNEES. 


C. F. HODSDON. 142 & 144 Water St., st ren") New York. 


BOAT AND CANOE 
Pleasure Boats, Canoes, HARDWARE. 


SNEAK BOATS | GALVANIZED IRON, 


BRASS AND COMPOSITION 
Single-Hand Cruisers, 


NAILS, SPIKES, RODS, ROWLOCKS, ANCHORS, 
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Tackle Blocks and Cordage, 
Ship Chandlery, ete. 


Steam Launches. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 


Send stamp for 60-page Dlustrated Catalogue 


J. H. RUSHTON, 
Canton, N. Y. 


267 Federal Street, Boston, Maza. 
SEND FOR CATALOGUE, 


PHOTOGRAPHS OF 


GALATEA 


Off Marblehead. 
Size 8x10. 
Price, = $1 Hach. 


DAVID MASON LITTLE, 


10 Oliver Street, Boston. 


New York and Eastern 
YACHT AGENCY, 


A. CARY SMITH, 51 West Tenth Street, New York. 
BURGESS BROTHERS, 22 Congress Street, Boston. 

Yachts and vessels: of all kinds sold, purchasec¢ 
and chartered. Special attention given to building. 


Sneak Boxes, 
Pleasure Boats, 


Salling and Paddling: Canoes, 


Do you desire a most beautiful pleasure boat or 
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ou can place in your parlor and show to your 
fiends? Sprague’s prices beat everything for fine 

uality and honest workmanship. We have in stock 
Sailboats, Centerboard Boats, Sneak Boxes and 
Canoes, Send 2-cent stamp for Catalogue. | 


H. M. SPRAGUE, 
PARISHVILLE, ST. LAWRENCE CO., N. Y. 


—— repairs and alterations, Surveys and inspection 
<a === eS =S made. Designs and estimi.ies furnished. A lJargee 


oumber of first-class yachts now for sale. 
THOMAS CLAPHAM, 


Yacht Builder & Designer, 


BOSLYN, L. L., N.Y: 


Unsinkable, seaworthy yachts and sailboats of 
very light draft a specialty. Nonpareil Sharpies, 
Roslyn Yawis, singlé-hand cruisers. 

Send for illustrated circular of The Rost 
Weathergrip. Superion to any centerboard for 
canoes ahd “combination boats.” Converts a 
rowboat into a weatherly sailboat in 15 minutes. 


METALLIC 
Hunting & Fishing Boats 


-For all Countries and Climates. _ 


Metallic Sectional Boats, 
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Adjustable Rowing Gears. 


Size of Chest, 38 inches long, = 
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li FOREST AND STREAM. | 
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The above is a view of the Boat in its compact form, showing 
Boat folded, Bottom-Board, Camp-Stools, Gunwale, Stretcher. 
and Packing Chest. Oars and Paddles sre jointed and packed 
with Boat in Cheat. i 


THE RADIX 
Patent Folding Centerboard. 


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IIIT TOI LeUaLLACTTTTTTETS) wn tate naa cse rele iH 


Endorsed by prominent canoeists, boat builders, ete. 


Sailboats, Canoes, Sneak Boxes, 
Gunning Skiffs, Etc. 


Gives yeu a Flush Floor and Superior Sailing 
Qualities. Made entirely of Brass. 

Awarded Gold Medal of First Class, New 
Orleans Exposition. Send for Circular. 


THE RADIX M’F’G CO., 
39 Old Slip, N. Y. 


For Above oy Botéw Water Line. 
NO TANK NEEDED. 


ALFRED B, SANDS, 


Piumber, Steam Fitter and Co 
134 BameMan Sz., New Yore. 


Atwood’s Patent. Center-Board, 
FOR SMALL BOATS AND CANOES 


A 20-inch board in a 3-inch well. Other sizes man- 
ufactured. Descriptive circulars mailed free, 
ATWOOD BROS., Clayton, WN. Y. 


JOHN HARVEY, M.I.N. A., 


Naval Architect, 


241 West Hourteenth St., N. Y. 


All classes of steam and sailing yachts designed 
and fuilding superintended. ; 

Estimates and specifications. 

Designer of Volante, Sea Selle, Miranda, Alex- 
anda, Catarina, 6tc., in Eaelne. @riya, Bedouin, 
Wenonah, Leen, Surf, Wanda, etc., in America, 


K. L. WILLIAMS, 


Yacht Builder and Designer. Single-hand yachts 
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1, The Puppies Who Didu’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
3. The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish. 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 


7. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture, 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 


the wise and foolish of the world in general. 


For sale by all newsdealers. 


Price 10 cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
39 Park Row, New York. 


LONDON: Davins & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KENNEL RecornD AND AccouNT Boox consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 


every experienced breeder, 


Ample provision is also made for recording other miuor trans- 


actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 

fn tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
totnem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 


amore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to 
Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publis 


(size 9x11% in.), price $3, 


proasaye: 200 pages 
ning Company. 


Specimen Pages Free oun Applicatien. 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale a few copies of an elegant steel engraving 


of the celebrated pointer Sensation. 


sheet, 22x28. Price, $1 each. 


Size of plate, 14x20; size ot 


FORNST ANT STREAM PUR. CO.. 89 Park Row. N. Y¥. 


FOR SALE. 


SETTERS. 
DARKIE IL., 
Black, white and tan, by champion field trial 
winner Darkie—Rosy Morn; whelped Feb. 21, 1882, 
and thoroughly broken by kh. S. Wanmaker. 
LADY PEARL, 
Litter sister to Darkie I1., biue belton. Was re- 
cently bred to Moorsfield (Prince Al—Maiden). 
Partly broken by Mr. E. 8S. Wanmaker. 
- ROSY MORN, 
Blue belton, by Paris—Pearl; whelped Jan. 30, 
1878. Was partly broken by Mr. B.S. Wanmaker, 
and is a good brood bitch and Al mother. 
MARK AND MANAGER, 
Blue belton and black, white and tan; whelped 
March 11, 1885, by Prince Al—Maiden. Both partly 
trained by Mr. EH. 8S. Wanmaker. 


Poi rN TEs Ss. 
LADY ROMP II., 
Imp. champion pointer bitch, liver and white, by 
Jarvis’ Prince—Lady Romp; whelped June 30, 
1878, and first-class in the field. Broken by Mr. 
.S. Wanmaker. y 


TRY, 
Orange and white pointer dog, by Le Guy—Dark- 
ness; whelped Noyember, 1883, and was thoroughly 
broken by Mr. E. 8S. Wanmaker. 
The above dogs will be sold at low figures. For 
prices, etc., address 
A. H. MOORE, 


1711 Spring Garden street, 
sep23,4t Philadelphia, Pa. 


Rabbit Hounds. 


A- large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16in. high, 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, 
at $10, $laand $20 each, Satisfaction guaranteed, 
ASSOCIATHD FANCIERS, 237 South Highth st., 
Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tf 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUAS&ET KENNELS, 
jy8.tf Lancaster, Mass. 
ee eS ee SE Ee 

(\HAMPION TRAINED REAR, COON, FOX, 
Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 

aetna Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 

rets, H.C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio.  jy22,tf 


POINTER PUPS 


By champion Graphic ex Vinnie, by champion 
Bracket ex Rosa, by champion Bracket ex Lucia. 
The above stock is noted for its bench show and 


field qualities. pee and ee ars apply 
to CLIFTON KENNELS, 75 Clifton Place, Jersey 
City, N. J. sep30,tf 


OR SALE.—ENGLISH SETTER BITCH 

champion Leicester—Nelly bitch, 3 yrs. old. 

aces . W. REED, 85 Milk street, Be 
ass. 


Fee SALE CHEAP.—CHOICE OF LITTER. 
Two English setter pups by Belthus, sire of 

champion Rockingham. ERMAN SCHELL- 

HASS, 6 Brevoort Place, Brooklyn, N. ¥. 1t 


ok SALE.—COCKER SPANIEL PUP(BLK.), 
6 mos. old, champion Obo II. (A.K.R. 432) 

and Althea (A.K.R. 842). Price $25. Address W. 

B. COLLAGAN, West Newton, Mass. 1t 


; E pedigree and 
price. W.H. HAVEN, Oxford, Mass.  sep30,2t 


Choice Red Setter Pups. 


Over 5 mos. old; healthy; very handsome; ex- 
ceptionally fine in head and ears; very dark red; 
can be trained this year; half brothers to winner 
of ist prize, N. Y. show, 1886; sire superb in looks 
and field; grandsire champion Glencho; great 
grandsire champion Elcho. Reasonable prices. 

J., 938 Prospect ave. 
1t New York City. 


CPHAFE. 


Beautiful thoroughbred cocker puppies, male 
and female, solid liver, 3 mos, old. full pedigree; 


ready for shipment. 


sep30,2t 


I. M. DEWEY, 
New Haven, Conn. 


and Chicago, 1883, sixteen firsts, nine special, three 
second and one third, At New York, 1884, seven 
firsts, six specials and one third. 


(AMERICA), 


DOWR-TOWN DEPOT, 18 SOUTH WILLIAM ST. 


Rosecroft Kennels. 


Birmingham, Conn, 


King ex Countess Floy, Fore- 


Puppies by Fair 
ale Belton ex Forest Dora for 


man ex Passion, 
sale. 

Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie) in the stud. 
Fee $20. 


K 9 Breaking Kennels, 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for field 
trials or private use. Reference given. W. 
SMITH, Marydel, Md. 


2 


Buena © Vista o Kennels. 
ST. BERNARDS 


ashionably bred and of the best 
known strains, Gorrect in col- 


Crown dogs 
and puppies for sale; full and 


or, markings, etc. 


guaranteed pedigree sent with 
each dog sold, Only superior 
specimens sent from the K ennels, 


OGddress, with stamp, 


KENSICO STATION, 
WESTOHESTER CO., N. Y. 


DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde, Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs, pugs, 
French poodles. St. Bernards, mastiffs and black 
and tan terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 
constantly on hand. Those desiring to purchase 
will do well to consultme. WM. W. SILVEY, 135 
South Eighth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co., 


PALMYRA, N. ¥., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
graphs taken by Mr, Waiker at the Hastern Field 
Lists and prices on application. 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y. 


Irish and Gordon setters for work as well as show. 
deel? tf 


ANTED.—DOGS TO HANDLE ON QUAIL. 

Best of reference; satisfaction guaranteed. 
Address GEO. H. HILL, Miami Kennels, Madeira 
Obio. jy22,3mc 


HAVE GOT FOR SALE A LOT OF 25 VERY 

fine rabbit hounds, well broke, in first-class con- 
dition, from 2 tod yrs. old. JONAH T. SCHWACK, 
202 Broome street, New York city. jy$,3m 


PORTSMAN’S KENNEL.—TRAINING, BREAK- 
ing and Boardine of sporting dogs, having a 
free run; capacity for fifty boarders, D.F WIL- 
BUR, Prop.. Box 303, Bridgewater, Mass. 


OR SALE.—ENGLISH BHAGLE HOUND 

I be 2 and 6 mos. old, out of good hunting 

stock. rice $10 and Borer d according to qualjty. 
G L. BARNES. Tyringham, Mase. jy22.3mo0 


HITE BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 


may13.ti 


GREYHOUNYS Firk BALE, 


By champion Memnon out_of champion Mother 
Demdike, the champion of England and America 
The above have more prizes to their credit than 
any other greyhownds living. The Forest AnD 
StreAm says of Mother Demdike: “The most per- 
fect greyhound we have ever seen.’”’ CEAS,. D. 
WEBBER, 10 Broadway, New York City. 3722,5mo 


King Charles Spaniels. 


Angora kittens, epee blood, moderate prices. 
Enclose stamp. ING CHARLES KENNEL, 
No, 6 Second street, New York, 


LIMITED, 


A. 


Or order threugh 
your Wholesale 
House. 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrate degs, winners of prizes at, 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 10x12. 


LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE, BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Setter), 
DON (Pointer), SENSATION, DASHING 
MONARCH, GLADSTONE, GROUSE DALE 

SAN_ ROY, GATH, BANG BANG, RUSH 

GLADSTONE, DARKNESS, PEEP-O'-DAY, 

BESS A., AMERICAN DAN, CARRIE J, 

PINK B., JULE, DASH AND BESS, PRIDE 

OF THE BORDER. 


Price for the full set of twenty-six pictures 
$8.00; 25cts. each. Address ! bs 


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AND 


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Rabbits, Cage-Birds, Ete. 


_ Itis the recognized English organ on these sub- 
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paper of its class. American breeders will find the 
best English stock advertised in its columns. 
tion, 13 Shillings. 
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The Best in the Market. 
AUSTIN’S 


Dog Bread. 


' Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
superior to any dog food made. 


MANUFACTURED BY 


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116 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass. 


AGENTS: 
POPE & STEVENS, 114 Chambers st., N. Y¥., and 
5i4 Commerce st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


WOODILL'S IMPROVED DOG SOAP. 


Will positively Kill Fleas and Improve the Goat. 
Endorsed by Jas. Watson, Frank Dole, Edw. 
Lever, Arthur Chambers, A. F. Hausmann, Che- 
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Imparts a Natural Gloss to the Coat, and 
renders the skin Soft and Smooth. 

The only soap that will positively kill fieas and 
other Parasites without injury to the animal. 
No Carbolic Acid, no Disagreeable odor, and is a 
perfectly harmless PURE WHITE SOAP. In- 
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For sale by Druggists and Dealers. 


Be sure WOODILL’S Take no 


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GEO. D. WOODILL. Manuf: cturer, 
718 Green St., Philadelphia. 
Sent by mail on receipt of 25 cents. 


Annual Subseri 
OrFices: 139 and 140 


Bohannan’s Magic Skin Cure. 


A positive and absolute cure for 
Cures quicker, cheaper and better MAN GE. 
than any article ever offered to the public. Two 


cakes, $1, post paid. Nocure no pay. Address 
A. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn. 


THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS 


SHMONT’S TREATISE on their management 
in Health andin Disease. Price $2. For sale by 
all booksellers, or sent, postpaid, on receipt of price by - 


&2 LORING. THAYER,, 186. Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. 


MASTIFFS. 


Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. Y, 


Pointer Puppies For Sale. 


A dog and bitch, liver and white, 10 wks. old, by 
Bang Bang outof Fan Fan, I will tae one or two 
dogs South to train for the field trials, For terms 
address J. N. LEWIS, Ramseys, N. J. jy32,3mo 


all 


$15.80 per 1000. Box 192, Cincinnati,O. Adopted 
by Texas State Sportsmen’s Association, National 


Gun Asoociation, ef al. When tongue is worn off 

the target can be used with our interchangeable 
Tongueless Arm” C. P, No. 3, with solid clay 
ongue. Ready January, 1887. 


Snap or wing 
shooting with 
Yifle easily 
and cheaply 
learned with 
the Raub Mag- 
azine Trap. 
No assistant 

is ete Ek fe required. 
Practice cardboard and clay targets. Gives 
10,000 shots for $5. Address JOS. L. RAUB, New 
London,Gonn. HARTLEY & GRAHAM, New York 
Wholesale Agents. 


OIN THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION, 
Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- 
mation, to the Secretary. Matt R. Freeman, Gen- 
eral Manager. FF. C. Etheridge, Secretary and 
Treasurer, Macon, Ga. Board of Directors: Dr. L. 
Hi. Russell. Springfield, O.; C. M.Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- 
ton A. Cester, Flatbush, L. I.; Wm. G. Cooper, 
Savanvah, Ga.; E, A. Crawford, Tallahassee, Fla.; 
M. R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F. C, Etheridge, 
Macon, Ga. 


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OR, 
Camps and Tramps Around Katahdin. 
CAPT, FARBRAR’S NEW BOOK, 


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$1.25, by JAMAICA PUBLISHING CO,, Jamaica 
Plains, Mass. 


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Allen’s Metal Duck Caller, 


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The only caller that perfectly imitates the 
Wild Duck, Price, $1.00. 


Allen's Bow-Facing Oars, 


Warranted to work perfectly on SBy boat. A 
great thing for hunting and fishing. Price, $8.00. 


Allen's Brass Shell Swage 


All sizes. Price, $1.00. 


F, A. ALLEN, Monmouth, Ill. 


J Ow CAN A BOOT BE WATERPROOF 
AND NOT SWEAT THE FEET? Common 


' waterproof boots keep the perspiration in as well 


as the water out, and perspiration that finds its 
way through leather is kept in the rubber boot. 
This renders the sock wet, and, when the wearer 
ceases walking, causes the cold clammy feeling 
which is so objectionable and unhealthy, 


THE HANNAFORD VENTILATED 


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at each step the foul air is forced out of the boot, 
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the compressible top sole, fresh air is admitted to 
the foot; thus the sock is kept free from the mois- 
ture which causes the feet to become cold, sore, and 
tender. Send for circular. 


HANNAFORD VENTILATED BOOT CO. 
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CREW PLATES, TAPS, DIES, ETC., FOR 
gunsmiths and amateurs. Send for illustrated 
catalogue to 5, W. CARD & CO., Mansfield, Mass. 


Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


Mr. JoHN M. Tracy has won 4 reputation for his faithful portraits of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
a pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 


siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the 


Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 
We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs 


living canvas with a skill which has given 


in printer’s ink), 


of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals, 


The phototypes are 15x20 inches. 


Title of Picture. 
uail Shooting. in Tennessee, 
the Grouse Moor, Py 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 


They are as follows: 


Name of Do: 
Gladstone and 

- - Emperor Fred 

- Dash II. and Countess May 


or Dogs. 
eep 0’ Day 


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XVII-XX. 

Gilbert White’s Book. John Burroughs. 
Lolita. Mary Agness Tincker. 

Persian Roses. H. W. EF. 

A Bachelor’s Blunder. XXIX.-XXXII. W. 


E, Norris. 
The West. Ella Wheeler Wilcox. 
The Banks in 1861. A.S. Bolles. 


Two Roses. C. R. Crespi. 
Our Experience Meetings. 
Paddling for Pleasure. 
JOHN HABBERTON. 


Notes of a Base-ballist. 
JOHN M. WARD. 


Confessions of a Champion 
Athlete, 
L, E. MYERS, 


Our Monthly Gossip. 
Concerning Lemuel Barker. EH. F. W. 
A Few Words about Andrew Lang. W. H. 


Babcock. 
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Devoted to angling, river, lake and ses fishing, and 
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MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES. 
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For sale by Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 


MAR STEE;RS, 


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First Quality Goods at Lower Prices than any other Heuse in America, 


Brass Multiplying Reels with Balance Handles, 
600ft., $2.50 ese of the above Reels with Drags, <5 


Single Gut Trout and Black Bass Leaders. 1 
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long, $150 to $1000. Also forty-eight 


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py Limerick, Sproat, Carlisle, fel 
per doz. ; arouse 4 cts. 
eTs, 
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mail on receipt of price in~ 


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50 cts.; 30yds., 75 cts,; 60yds., $1.00; 
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Hotels and Boutes tor Sportsmen. 


The Sportsman's Canadian Paradise. 


MUSKOKA LAKES, 


MUSKOKA, JOSEPH, ROSSEAU, 
Reached only by the 


Northern & Northwestern Railway, 


From Toronts or Hamilton, Ont. 

The Muskoka District, famous for its innumer- 
able lakes and streams, has long been known ag the 
best FISHING, HUNTING AND OAMPING 
RESORT on the continent. It is within flve hours 
ride of Torento or Hamilton. At Muskoka wharf 
connection is made with the steamers of the Mus- 
koka Lakes Navigation Co. for Bracebridge, Bala, 
Port Carling, Port Cockburn and Rosseau, ail 
famous fishing places. Hotel rates, $1.00 to $1.50 
er day. Camping parties can liye at half those 

gures 
MOOSE, DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGE, DUCK, 

BROOK TROUT, MASKALONGER, SALMON 
TROUT, BLACK BASS, PICKEREL. 
_ These can be had in abundance; no long, tedious 
journeys needed; you will not be disappointed, 


TOURISTS’ RATES. 


Tourists’ or sportsmen’s tickets are good to stop 
over at any point north of Barrie and for return up 
to close of navigation. Camp equipage, stores and 
sportsmen’s dogs are carried free when accompa- 
nied by owners. Baggage checked through to prin- 
cipal points on Lakes. For tickets, rates, time ta- 
bles, ete., apply to agents at all principal ticket 
offices in Canada or the United States, or 
A. P. COCKBURN, ROBT, QUINN, 

Gen. Man. M. & N.N, Co., G. P. A., N.& W. Ry., 

Gravenhurst, Ont. Toronto, Ont, 


Maine Sportsmen’s Resort 


SMITH’S FARM, 


Tim Pond and the Seven Ponds. 


A limited number of guests can obtain good board 
with pleasant rooms newly furnished at the farm 
house, Beautiful mountain scenery as can be found 
in New England, Pure spring water, high moun- 
tain air, 00 hay fever or malaria, pleasant drives to 
good trout brooks. Hxpert fiy-fishermen who have 
fished Tim and the Seven Ponds pronounce it the 
best fly-fishing in America. Thecamps have been 
theroughly renovated and every phitig put in perfect 
order. Tim Pond in care of Mr. Lambert, Seven 
Ponds in care of my son Edgar Smith. With faith- 
ful attendants we are prepared to give better satis- 
faction than ever before. In these ponds trout rise 
to the fly through the entire season. We refer by 
permission to Prof. A. M. Mayer, Stevens Institute 
of Technology, Hoboken, N. J.; E. Lunitz. 50 Cen- 
tre st., New York; E M. Messenger, Bromfield 
House; A.W. Robinson, 38 Winter st., Boston, Mass. ; 
Wm. Goldthwait, Springfield, Mass.; Rey. CG. L. 
Goodell, 123 Clifford st., Providence, R. 1.; F. 8. 
Dickson, 3789 Chestaut:st., Philadelphia, Pa. For 
further information address KENNEDY SMITH, 
Stratton, Me. ; 


Bromfield House, Boston. 


HUROPEAN PLAN 
MESSENGER, Proprietor. 


Hotel Windsor, 


ROUSE’S POINT, 


NEW YORE. 
ADIRONDACKS and LAKE CHAMPLAIN 


The coolest, healthiest end most delightful FAM- 
ILY SUMMER RESORT in Northern New York. 
The Hest Fishing Ground in the State. Black 
Bass, Pickerel., Muskalouge and Pike, Hunting, 
Boating and Driving. Open May 15. For terms 
and full particulars address 

CHARLES BECE, as above. 


MAPLEHURST HOTEL. 
ROSSEAU, MUSKOKA, CANADA, 


First class in all its appointments. This hotel has 
just been erected regardless of expense, with a 
view to the comfort of tourists and sportsmen in 
this wild and romantic region, The fishing, deer 
and bear hunting are unrivalled. Competent guides 
can be obtained. Billiards, tennis, croquet, reading 
room. Daily mail and telegraph. A fleet of boats 
and canoes at the house. A sumptuous table spread. 
Halls and rooms are large and lofty and the view 
magnificent. J. P. BROWN, Proprietor. 


Fine Shooting in the White Mountains 


“MAPLE HOUSE.” Open until Noy.1. Cheap 
rates to gun clubs. uced R. R. fares. Send 
for circular. Rates $1.00 per day. ddress 
MAPLE HOUSE, Jefferson, N. H. 


Bullard Repeating Arms Co., 


Unequalled for Ease or Operation, 


guarantee eur arms to be 


SPRINGFI 


Magazine Rifle. 


Calibers .32, 40-150 
38, 45-190 
« 40, 90-300 “ 
Safety, Accuracy, Penetration, Style, V 
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Calibers .40, 75-285 
45, 85-290 
50, 115-346 


ELD, MASS., U. S. A. 


Target & Hunting Rifle. 


Has the same lever breech block and easy movement of 


mechanism as magazine rifles. 


Calibers 22, 32, 35, 58, 40, 45 and 50, 


Workmanship and Rapidity of fire. We 
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THE PETMECKY 


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SHAMMERLESS 5 
\\ DALY HAMMER AND HAMMERLESS 
BREECH LOADING 
amie SeWINe 
cwliNe, Spo t TaRe 


GUN CLEANER. 


The only cleaner that will thoroughly clean a gun 
barrel, doing the work equally well in choke bores 
without adjustment. Will dothe work quicker and 
better than all other implements, for the purpose, 
combined. Price, $100. By mail, 10 cts. extra. Ask 
your dealer for it, Discount to the trade. Circulars 
free. Jd. ©. PETMECKY. Austin, Texas, 


And all Gun Dealers. 
| THE NEW AMERICAN 
Breech-Loading Shot Gun. 


SIMPLE and 
DUBABLE. 


Rebounding Lock. 
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For close, hard shooting excels all others. Extra 


¢ 


heavy guns for ducks a specialty. Send stamp for ; , 
eld tags’ SHATTUCK, Manufacturer, Hat-| Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell. 


For Wildfowl Shooting and Long Shots. 
Instantly available as a solid shot. 

These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 
pellets No. 6 shot on a 30in. plate at 1l0yds. They 
will kill the hardest feathered bird at 120yds., and 
in a flock at 150yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- 
gauge delivered in New York on remittance of $7, 

The trade should see this projectile at once. 

THE AUTOMATIC SHRAPNELL CO., 

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 


Cheap Central-Fire Breech-Loaders. 


LYMAN’S 
Patent Gun Sights 


make Hunting and 
TargetRifies perfect. 


Send for circulars. 


Th G 1: stock, case hardened mountings...........0..,.... $12 00 
G Gun and its Development | sens senwe wttreming cris aise 30 


14 50 
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eden e eter sa terernne 


By W. W- GREENER. 


FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE) 
Price €2.50. 


ractical Gunsmith and 


ecuted with quee 
descriptive circular of above guns. 


Wour Last Chance: 


_ We have only about 100 FOX GUNS left, in Nos. 
you want one you had better order at once. Catalogues, with dimensions and 
prices of a!l guns left, furnished on application. 


AMERICAN ARMS CO.. 103 Milk St., Boston, Mass. 
JUMBOLENE. 


(Trade Mark Registered.) 


Cures and prevents Insect Bites, Sunburn, 
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' Bites, Sprains, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, etc. 

It prevents blood poisoning in cuts and other 
wounds and promotes rapid healing in all cases. 

For Sale by Druggists and Dealers in Sporting 


~ Goods, at 50 cents per bottle. 


THOS. JENNESS & SON, 
PROPRIETORS, 


Bangor, Me., U.S. A. 


Wholesal Agents: John P. Lovell’s Sons, Boston; Hibbard, § encer, Bartlett & Co. 


* Von Lengerke and Detmold, New Yo 


7, 8 and 9 grades. 


Chicag 


If 


PARKER BROTHERS, 
MAKERS, 


Meriden, Gonne. 


At the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament, held at New Orleans, La., Feb. 11 
to 16, 1885, the First Prize and Diamond Badge in the Individual Championship Match, open 
to all the world, was won by B. Tiepel with a Parker gun. Among the contestants shooting 
other guns were such champions as Carver, Bogardus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb, and others. Dur- 
ing the entire tournament more prizes were won with Parker guns, in proportion to the 
number used, than with any other gun, 


WE WILL SEND GRATIS UPON APPLICATION OUR NEW 


CATALOGU Es 


Hurlingham, Old and New Long Island and Jersey City Heights Shooting 


Containing Nation Be SN : 
escription of our many valuable specialties, including 


al 

Rules. Also minute d 

Letever Hammerless, Clabrongh, Parker and Smith Guns, American 

Wood-Powder, Dead-Shot Powder, American Cla)-Birds, Peoria 

Black Birds, Kats, Our Loaded Shotgun Cartridges, Phenyle, - 

Beef-Flour. Jumbolene, Oil-Tanned Moccasins, Shooting Cloth- 
ing, ete., etc. Address > 


VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 


OR 843 BROAD STREET Murr: . 
NEWARK, N. J. va? 14 Murray Street, New York. 


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THE BEST GUNS for the LEAST MONEY. 


W. W. GREENER’S and C. G. BONEHILL’S GUNS a specialty. General Agent for CARD’s ol AND- 
ARD iLASS BALL TRAP . Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Sporting Goods. 


WILL. H. CKRUTTENDEN, Cazenovia, Madison County, N. Y. 


Nilustrated Catalogue in colors sent free on application. 


The Maynard Rifles & Shotguns. 


OF 1882 


Se 


With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 
Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 


For Hunting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the “‘MAWNARD” more 
completely supplies the wants of 
Hunters and Sportamen generally. than any other Rifle in 
the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 
racy, convenience, durability and safety, is not excelled. 

Send for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 
for using rim and center-fire ammunition. 


MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
Lsiaefever Arms Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


MATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS. 


PRICE, $75 to 8300.00. 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
ear in every direction. The pou ig automatic both in locking and releasing. Used by the best trap 
shots in America, Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention, 
Send for illustrated catalogue. = 
LEFEVER ARMS CO., Syracuse, N. ¥. 
NEW YORE SALES ROOMS: VON LENGEREKE & DETMOLD, 14 Murray 8t. , 
PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH ©. GRUBB & CO., 712 Market St. °° ~ 
J. P. LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington St. 


DOG TRAINING: 


S. T. HAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM. 
For gale at this office. Price $1.00. 


vill FOREST AND STREAM. 


aL WW FAT MAET UA Lan tS SSS See 
HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON HAMMERLESS.|LATEST,--NEW ACME UARTRIDGE LOADER, 


7 


No. |, $100.00 Send for Descriptive Price List, 


aig z0-0 Supplies Itself with Wads, 
300,00 —~; So 


“-imps Shells Very Compact 


Size only 12x18 inches, Can be 
placed on any table, 


No other machine swpplies itself 
with wads for 100 shells. 


This uses a box of wads without 
laying a finger on them, and is fed 
and wads driven with one motion of 
lever. No other has crimper attach- 
ment. Price with fittings fortwe 
As goed in EVERY respect as ANY IMPORTED Gun costing twice the money. yb 


; i ih 
MANUFACTURERS’ GENERAL AGENTS, WILLIAM READ & SONS, 107 Washington St., Boston, 


EK, TRYON, JR, & CO., PHILADELPHIA, Stn AGENT 


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CHIEF ADVANTAGES: 
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ES OF GUNS. 


HE prices of W. W. Greener’s renowned ‘Facile 
Printeps” Hammerless and Patent ‘Treble 
Wedgefast” Guns are as below. Qnality in every 
ease guaranteed. Shooting equal to that obtained 
at any public trial at home or abroad, 


Prices for Hammer or Hammerless. 


Prices of the Ejector Guns. 


HE “EJECTOR” GUN is made in one quality 

only, in three styles of finish, and is sold at 

lower prices than ordinarily charged by leading 
makers for Hammerless Guns, viz: 


A. QUALITY, very best finish, Fancy or Plain, $350 


A. Quality, Special Best Gun........ Jone Ee ... $300,008 

1, QUALITY, best style of London finish........ 300 1; Ordingra Bec sGhat: kee Ronn aca ee 275,00 
QUALITY, ordinary plain finish..,........... 25 fe 2. Ditto, with less engraving and more plainly 

‘et tees = finished,....... Ppt Bs a sgeniss BORE. Hostess 250.00 

3. Moderately engraved and well finished..... 200.00 

A Second Edition ot “THE GUN * now 4, Engraved and plainly finished..........-.-. 150 00 

ready. 770 pages, 550 illustrations. Price $2. 50; post 5, Piainly mounted and finished, no engraving 125,00 

paid $2.85. Thoroughly revised and corrected, with « 


' =) Cheapest quality Treble Wedgefast Gun...... 100, 
an Appendix containing Notes on Novelties, Tgnition, Seer =, 


Steel Barrels, Proof of Guns, etc. 


CARTRIDGES. 


Loaded in the best manner with English or American 


THE TREBLE WEDGEFAST ACTION. 
Increases the strength of the breeen action enormously; 
there can be no gaping at the breech, and with all the thou- 
sands of guns so mde since introduced in 1873, NOT ONE, 
has been DESTROYED by any explosive, With Wood 
Powders it is perfectly safe, ziving complete immunity from 


The Highest Development of 
the Sporting Shotgun. 


i c - : : dan er to the users of these explosives, Guns can be made | 
roe REUUMRe GATT a ae gene Throws out the fired cases, very advantagous in a hot corner; one gun willdotbe lighter and safer and stronger than on any other principle. 
Ps : big es . , work ot two. Simple, durable, safe, uo hitch in any weather, in every way a pereat 
fien at reasonable prices. Artificial Birds of all convenience. Eiumireds of these guns ‘are now in daily use ahd give complete satis- rRAYP Gun 2 $85. 
kinds for practice shooting. faction. 10-Bores, HWxtra. 0.5.0. .e- sees, $5.00, 


BEnRyT Wew Work. 


is oo a 
f= 


SHORE BIRDS. 


A pamphlet for those who “gun” 
along he shore. 
TELLS OF 
L. Haunts and Habits—Where the bay birds live, and i 
what they do at home. j 
DH. Range and Migration—Where they go to'breed, 
and where to -peud the winter. . i 
Iii. A Morning Witiout the Birds—An episode of 
shore shooting. i 


FOR THE 


SS : AMERICAN ssc 
Iver See naon & Co., Da., Clay Bird Revalver , 


a * me 
Using .88 Cartridges. .22-Caliber......... 


132 Se Bee 
TY. Nomenclature—A list of our American species " r tt 
of Limicolo, with a description of each Send six cents in stamps for 38 fg Pate Daua- 5 a y. 
species. . catalogue, . bart disteasid PUceie) reams 


WV. Localities—Where to go to shoot them. 
VI. Blinds and Decoys—How to shoot them after 
you have reached the grounds. 


44 pp., paper. Price, 15 Cents. 
For Sale by the Forest and Stream Pub. Oo. 


JOHN P. LOVELL’S SONS, 


P. O. Box 2277, Boston, Mass. 


THOMAS J.CONROY, 


Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 


Fine Fishing Tackle and Camping Goods. 


6S EF*'ulton St., N. WY. 


CONROY’S CELEBRATED 
“Silver King” Multiplying Reels. 


Fine Rubber and German Silver, Full Steel Pivot, Patent Back 
Sliding Click, S-Shape Balance Handle. 


‘These are the strongest and freest running reels on the market. They have been practi- 
cally tested by many of our best coast anglers, and pronounced superior to any ever betore 
used. 


Hexagonal Split Bamboo Rods, Calcutta Bamboo Rods, | and 2 joints, 
and Ash and Lancewood Rods, for Striped Bass, Bluefish, etc. 
“Cuttyhunk” Lines, Knobbed O’Shaughnessy Hooks, Etc. 


HI KS ANT TREAM ROK Small Vacs, ‘$7. Antelope and Deer, $2. 50. Our New Alaska, Canoe and Boat Building, each 
BIL EIT | | . $1.50, Canoe Handling, Dog Training, Canoe & Camp Cookery, Woodcraft, Canoe Aurora, each $1. 


VL. XXVII.—No, 11. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1886. 


ARLEY i ie i ‘ ; \ ; \ : ‘i NOUN MN \ ‘ Ves 
WORFOLYON &T. Ny. a ; uf : , 


Copyriaun, 1886, BY FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co, ENTERED AT NEw YORK Post Orrrce AS SECOND CLAss MATTER. 
Terms, postpaid, #4. \ NEW YORK: Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 39 Park Row. § Price, 10 cents. 
Sreak- Britain, £1. ,» LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane, Cornhill. ' Great Britain, 6d, 


_ Superior Quality, Waterproof or Plain. 


FIRST GRADE, SECO STAR, GLU 


a Using No. 2 U. M. C. esti 


THE UNION METALLIC RRTRIDGE CO,, 


mEIDGEPokeskr, CONN. 


DEPOTS: 19 Maiden Lane,N.Y. 256 Market Street, San Francisco. 
MANUFACTURERS OF 


Metallic Cartridges, Paper & Brass Shells, Percussion Caps, Primers, etc. 


Government Contractors. 


BLACK PAPER SHOT S 


U. S. RIM AND -CEN- U. S. Paper Shells are Thoroughly U. S. BULLET BREECH 
Waterproof and Sure Fire. 


These Shells are intended to overcome the great disadvantage which all non-waterproof 


shells are subjected to when used in damp weather. They are so completely waterproof that| ROUND BALL, with NEW 
no water can penetrate into the powder even when entirely submerged. 


TRAL FIRE CARTRIDGES CAPS, both CONICAL and 


ARE MADE WITH ESPE- 


EXPLOSIVE FILLING. AC- 


CIAL CARE FOR ACCU- 


CURATE AND CLEAN, 


RATE PISTOL AND RIFLE EXTRA STRENGTH AND 


SLIGHT REPORT. 


TARGET SHOOTING. 
| Use U. S. Improved No. 2 Copper puitiers. 


j Black Paper: experience shows it to be the STRONGEST paper for Shot Shells. The CHEAPEST gerade 
shell (Climax) now made by the U. 8. Co. can be reloaded from three to five times. 


\ 
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ae UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE CO., Lowell, Mass, 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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Ynyented and Mannfactured by = 
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: Send for Virealar. 


with sireteher, side-boards 

and paddle, 25lbs. With siretcher, sido-honrds, gunwale 
andpaddie, 321bs. Withstretcher, side-boards, gun- 
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fide-hoards, gunwale, stools and 
Oars, 50lbs. This entshows 

2 twelve-foot boat. 


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Size of Chest, 38 inches long, 
17 inches wide, 18 inches deep. 


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Ensy+¢ Bex i Safest and Best Hunting and Fishing Boat made. 

inre ond paddis arejoined and pack in ehest with boat without extra charge 


Makes up four different weights, the 
same as four boats combined in one, 


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Winner of International Match at A.C. A. Meet. Lapstreak, but smooth skin. Built by 


Ek". QVPOWYRNRE EF, 


COASTING CANOES CLYDE (17x40), ATLANTIS, RAM- 
BLER, ROGUE, FIDGET. 


Smooth Lap Streak Shells, Deflecting Centerboard, Metallic Drop Rudder with the most practical 
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We build everything in the bost line from @ 12-Ib. 
cance to a steam launch. Have in stock a number of 
small steam launch’'s, running from 20 to 30ft. in 
length, some with oil and some with coal burning 
engines. 

A large and very fine stock of rowboats and canoes 
from $20.00 upward. 

Will send upon application drawings of launch with 
Shipman Oil Engine. Sena for Catalogue. 

Chicago Headquarters, 115 Wabash Ave. 


R. J. DOUGLAS & CO., 
Successors te POWELL & DOUGLAS, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL. 


foided. 


Sole Agency and Depot for the U. 8., Canada and Mexico, 35 Broadway, N. ¥., Room 70. 


THE “BERTHON” FOLDING BOAT. Unrivalled for strength, durability, and sea- 

worthiness. Used by navies of Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Chili, Greece, etc. Over 6,000 in 

use m all climates. Ship’s boats, yacht dinghies, shooting and fishing boats, canoes. 
Largely used as tawls fer Small Yachts. 


White Cedar Boards for Yachts’ Boats and Cances. 


Also Oak and other Lumber used in Boat Building, 
HACKMATACK AND OAK KNEES. 


C. F. HODSDON. 142 & 144 Water St. C&S New York, 


BOAT AND CANOE 
Pleasure Boats, Canoes, HARDWARE. 


S N FE AK B OAT 5 GALVANIZED IRON, 


BRASS AND COMPOSITION 
Single-Hand Cruisers, 


NAILS, SPIKES, RODS, ROWLOCKS, ANCHORS, 
CHAINS, HOOKS, THIMBLES, ETC. 


Tackle Blocks and Cordage, 
Ship Chandlery, ete. 


steam Launches. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 


Send stamp fer 60-page Illustrated Catalogue 


J. H. RUSHTON, 
Canton, N. Y. 


267 Federal Street, Boston, Mass. 
SHND FOR CATALOGUE. 


PHOTOGRAPHS OF 


GALATEA 
Off Marblehead. 


Size 8x10. 
Price, = $1 Hach. 


DAVID MASON LITTLE, 


10 Oliver Street, Boston. 


New York and Eastern 
YACHT AGENCY, 


A. CARY SMITH, 51 West Tenth Street, New York, 
BURGESS BROTHERS, 22 Congress Street, Boston. 

Yachts and vessels of all kinds sold, purchased 
and chartered, Special attention given to building, 
repairs and alterations, Suryeys and inspections 
made. Designs and estim: Jes furnished. A large 
number of first-class yachts now for sale. 


Sneak Boxes, 
Pleasure Boats, 


Sailing and Paddling Canoes. 


Do you desire a most beautiful pleasure boat or 
ganoe? One ef the finest the world can afford? One t 
yeu can place in your parlor and show te your 
triends? rague’s prices beat everything for fine 

ity and honest workmanship. We have in stock 
go apcats, Centerboard Boats, Sneak Boxes and 
Ganoes. Send 2-cent stamp for Catalogue. 


H. M. SPRAGUE, 
PARISHVILLE, ST. LAWRENCE CO., N. Y. 


Hunting & Fishing Boats 


For all Countries and Climates. 
Metallic Sectional Boats, 
Metallic Monitors, — 

Metallic Canoes, 


Adjustable Rowing Gears. 


THOMAS CLAPHAM, 


Yacht Builder & Designer, 


Unsinkable, seaworthy yachts and sailboats of 
yery light draft a specialty. Nonpareil Sharpies, 
Roslyn Yawls, single-hand cruisers, 

Send for illustrated circular of The Roslyn 
Weathergrip. Superior to any centerboard for 
canoes and “combination boats.” Converts a 
rowboat into a weatherly sailboat in 15 minutes. 


L. W. FERDINAND & CO.,| 


THE RADIX 
Patent Folding Centerboard. 


cowa-=o= 
O77 ge TET LI 
Ka 
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ost ae 


Iwo Sizes. ~ 
30X15 and 36X18. Sf 
indorsed by prominent canoeists, boat builders, ate. 


Sailboats, Canoes, Sneak Boxes, 
Gunning Skiffs, Ete. 


#ives yeu & Flush Floor and Superior Sailing 
Qualities. Made entirely of Brass. 

Awarded Gold Medal of First Class, New 
Orleans Exposition. Send for Circular, 


THE RADIX M’F’G Co., 
39 Old Slip, N.Y. 


YAG 
PATENT AQ. P . 
= WATER CLOS(T Si 
For Above or Below Water Line. 


NO TANK NEEDED. 


ALFRED B, SANDS, 


Plumber, Steam Fitter and Co 
134 Bumeman §2., New 


ersmith. 
OBE, 


Atwood’s Patent Center-Board. 
FOR SMALL BOATS AND CANOES 


Other sizes man- 


A 20-inch board in a 3-inch well. 
ufaetured. Descriptive circulars mailed free. 
ATWVOD BROS., Clayton, N. Y. 


JOHN HARVEY, M.I.N. A., 


Naval Architect, 


241 West Fourteenth St., N. ¥. 


All classes of steam and sailing yachts designed 
and building superintended. 

Estimates and specifications. 

Designer of Volante, Sea Belle, Miranda, Alex- 
anda, Catarina, etc., in England. @riva, Bedoui 
Wenonah, Ileen, Surf, Wanda, etc., in America. 


K. L. WILLIAMS, 


Yacht Builder and Designer. Single-hand yachts 
a specialty. Designer and builder of Dr. Winslow’s 
Pilgrim. E. $tb st.. City Point. So. Boston, Mass, 


The American Yacht List 


Published with the official sanction and under the 
preronare of the New York and Eastern Yacht 

mbes. 

Contains a complete register of the Yacht Clubs 
of the U. 8. ana British Provinces, with List of 
Officers, Names of Veasels and Owners, Dimensiona 
of Yachis. their Builders, Home Ports, etc., etc. 

Also, Chromo-Lithograph of 

CLUB PENNANTS AND PRIVATE SIGNALS, 
COMPILED BY NIELS OLSEN, Steward N. Y. ¥.0, 


PRICE, $4.00. 


To be had from THOMAS MANNING, 53 Beaver 


street, Sole Agent. 


“MAJOR LOVEJOY, Bethel, Me. 


Machting Goods, 
LAE E’s 


Self-Holding 


STEERER. 


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namental, Neat, Complete. Always asin a becket, 
Always locked, yet always 


yet never in a hecket, 
unlocked or never locked at all. For all kinds and 
sizes of boats, with either mule, sail or steam, The 
only satisfactory steerer made for yachts. It is 
guicker, easier, steadier and handier than a tiller, 
looks more shiplike and takes less room. War- 
Tranted. Send for descriptive circular. 

THE LAKE WF’G CO., Ocezn City. N. J. 


JHRPRPHRY’S 


PATENT MARINE BLUE. 


Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal. 


For Deckseams of Yachts, Airtight Com- 
partments of Life Boats in combination with 
Canvas. In combination with Calico for 
Waterproof Skins used between Diagonal 
Planking of Pinnaces, Launches, etc. 


Price List, ete., at Works. 
ALFRED JEFFERY & CoO., 
Marsh Gate, Stratford, E., England. 


BORDEN & WOOD, 
Yacht Designers, 


Drawings made, specifications furnished, and 
buildmg superintended. Models furnished if de- 
sired. Correspondence solicited. Address, 


BP. O. Box 338, Fall River, Mass. 


HIGGINS & GIiFFORD, 
GLOUCESTER, MASS. 


Manufacture to order Yachts, Rowboats, Yawls, | 
Excelsior Life Boats and Seine Boats. Two medals | 
awarded at the London Exhibition. 3,000 -boata | 
huilt the last thirteen years. - | 


Yacht Pictures. 


A sheet 2024, containing ten perfect phote. | 
graphs in printers’ ink of the =a 


Mayflower, Puritan, Priscilla, 
Galatea, Atlantic, Bedouin, | 
Grayling, Clara, Thetis, 


And a picture of a race between two of them. | 
Sent on receipt of 7icents. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO.,. 

39 Park Row, New York. 


SMALL YACHTS. 


Their Design and Construction, Exemplified by the 
. Ruling Types of Modern Practice. With 
Numerous Plates and Illustrations, 
_ —BY— 
Cc. P. KUNHARDT. 7 
Cloth, 370 pages of type and illustrations, and 70 ' 
plates, Size of page, 14441244. Price $7.00. 
FOR SALE BY THE 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO,, 
39 Park Row, Naw York, 


Muchis and Canoes Lor Sale, 
Steam Yachts Specially Offered For Sale, 


Tren steam yacht, 194 25x12l4, speed 14 knets. 
Tron steam yacht, 1852412, speed 164% knots. 
New steel sieam yacht, 17033141014 speed 1334 k. 
Wooden steam yacht, 100X166, speed 13 knots. 
Cabin steam yacht, 429x314, speed 12 miles. 
Steam Yachts ei mest a Bn sizes for Rae- 

ing, Cruising, Fishing and Hunting Purposes. 

Btn -RIELD “& YOUNG, 
Steam Vessel Brokers and Marine Engineers, 
6 State Street, New York, 


Hunting Boats, Sneak Boxes, 
Cruising Canoes. 


Built to erder after the most approved models. 
Correspondence solicited and prices given en appli- 
eation. B. W. DAVENPORT, Ashland, Wis. 


OR SALE.—ONE NEW RACINE CANOE, 
open, $40, not a scar or scratch on it, var- 
nished quality. oars, paddle and outriggers, 


OR SALE.—KEEL CABIN YACHT, 21 FT. 
long, Tit. beam, dhsft. deep, 3,400 lbs. cast 
iron ballast partly in keel; extra well built this 
spring; rig—pole mast, mainsail, staysail and i 
Will be sold ata bargain aa this season. In- 
nire of CAPT. FP, F. GREGORY, Atlantic Yacht 
Club, Bay Ridge. Yacht now at Atlantic Basin. 


OR SALE,—-STHAM LAUNCH JOHARRIE, 
(name reserved), length over all 24ft., beam 
50in., depth at bow and stern 52in., amidships 
24in., one H. P. Shipman oil engine, 16in. wheel. 
Is built of clear pine, oak keelson, hackmatack 
stem and sternposts; copper fastened, oil finish 
outside. Speed 614 miles over surveyed course, 
Capacity 8 to 12 persons; has carried 16. Boat 
and engine have passed Government anaes 
Price complete, f.o.c. here, $400, J, H. RUSH- 
TON, Canton, N 


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Ko Reduce Stock, 500 First-Class Sporting Rifles of these systems 
: will be sold at cost during the next sixty days. 


The System, Barrel and Magazine are made of steel. The workmanship is first-class. Many thousands in use with the highest approval. Made .88-cal. 
40 gr., .44-cal. 40 gr., .40-cal. 60 gr., .45-cal. 60 gr., .45-cal. 75 gr., and .50-cal. 95 gr, (Express), using the same ammunition as other repeating rifles, 


We also call attention to our superior single-shot breechloading Sporting and Target Rifle. It is finely finished and accurately sighted. .22, .32, .88 and .44 calibers, 
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The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 
By CHARLES HALLOCK. 


CONTENTS:—Itinerary of the Trip. As Bx- 
cursionists see it. Hconomically Con- 
sidered. An Interior View. Home of 
the Sewash. Good Indians. Medicine 
and rahe Alaska’s Mineral Wealth, 
Commercial Fisheries. Rambles Along 
Hee ane Glagicn Fields. Russia in — 

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Z New Shell Ejecting First Premium at World’s Fair at New York, anc 
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eon DEALER IN : 

Fishing Tackle, Guns & Sporting Goods 
Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies dressed to order 
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The only manufacturer of White Cedar Decoy 
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GUNPOWDER! 


Dupont’s Rifle, Sporting and 
Blasting Powder. 
THE MOST POPULAR POWDER IN USE! 


DuUPONT’s GUNPOWDER MILis, established in 
1862, have maintained their great reputation for 
eighty-four years. Manufacture the following 
eelebrated brands of powder: 

Dupont’s Crystal Grain.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 4 
eye) unequalled in strength quickness and clean- 

ess; adapted for glass all and pigeon shooting. 
Packed in 1 Jb. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Ducking.—Nos. eres) to 
8 (fine); burns slowly, strong and very clean; great 
penetration, with a close pattern; adapted for 
glass-ball, pigeon, duck and other shooting, with 
either muzzle or breech-loaders. Packed in 1 Ib. 
and 5 lb. canisters and 644 and 12% Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Choke Bore.—Specially adapted for 
“Choke Bore” Guns, and particularly for prairie 
and upland shooting. Burns slowly, strong and 
moist; does not cake or burn on the barrels, gives 
both a good penetration and a close pattera: will 
be found well adapted for glass-ball and pigeon 
shooting. Made of two sizes only, Nos. 7 Se No. 
5, No 7 being the coarsest. Packed in 6% lb. kegs 
and 1 Ib. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Rifle.—A quick, strong and 
clean powder, of very fine grain, for pistol shoot- 
ing. Packed in 1 lb. canisters and 64% Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Rifle Fg. ‘Sea Shooting.’’—FF¢. 
and FFFg. The we for long-range rifle shooting, 
the FFg. and FFFg. for genera! use, burning 
strong and moist. Packed in 4% Ib.,11]1b. and 5 1b. 
canisters, 644, 1244 and 25 lb. kegs. Fg. coarse, 

F¥e, fine. ; 
_ Dupont’s Sporting, Mining, SHIPPING and Blast- 
ing Powders of all sizes and descri tions. Special 
Grades for Export. Also Rifle, Cartridge, Mus- 
ket, Cannon, Mortar, Mammoth, Hexagonal, Cub- 
ical and Pellet Powder U. S. Govt. Standard. 

Powder manufactured to order of any required 
grain or proof. 

Agencies in all the cities and principal towns 
throughout the United States. 

E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CoO., 
87 Beaver street, New York. 


N.B.—Use none but DUPONT’S Fg. or FF ¢g. for 
long-range rifle shooting. 


Oriental Powder Mills, 


BOSTON, MASS. 
Western Sporting, 
Wild Fowl Shooting, 
Falcon Ducking, 
ALSO THE NEW 


WING SHOT 


SPORTING POWDER. 


AGENCIES AT ALL PRINCIPAL POINTS 
IN THE WEST. 


Bend for illustrated and descriptive pamphlet. 


FERGUSON’S PATENT ADJUSTABLE 


3 
Refiecting Lamps, 
With Silver Plated Loco- 
i motive Reflectors. 
For Night Hunting and 
Fishing, Camping, Boating, 
Driving at Night, etc. 
Excelsior Dash Lamp, 


Superior to all others. 


Send stamp for 
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ALBERT FERGUSON, Office, 65 Fulton St., N.Y. 


Hunting Boots or Shoes, Wholesale 
or Retail. JOHN D. BETHEL, Man’f’r of 
Bportsmen’s Goods. 124 “hambers st., N.Y. 

Send for Prices. No Postal Cards, 


Eaton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
MENTS. Specially adapted for salt water shooting, 
For sale at all principal gun stores. Western 
trade supplied dy E. E. BATON, 52 State street, 
YJhieago, Il. Carnot be sent by mail. 
Manufactured solely by 
GEO. B. EATON, 570 Pavonia Aveuus, 


Jersey City. N. J. 


The Open Shot Regulator. 

A For Ducks, Prairie Chickens, Pig- 

cons and Squirrels. Uses fine or 

rcoarse shot. Send for circular. ~ 
_ WINANS & WOODEN, 


97 West Kinney St., Newark,-N. J. 


Sportamen’s Gonds. 


WILLIAM MILLS & SON, 
Fine Fishing Tackle, 


No. 7 Warren Street, N. Y. 


SOLE AGENTS FOR 


H.L. Leonard’ssplit Bam boo Rods. 


Cc. B&B. VW iL BIN SOr, 
8 John St., near Broadway, fl. Y. AN 


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Medals and Badges 


A SPECIALTY. 


Pes nies —o 


Special designs furnished on applica- 
tion free of charge. 


W. BARTLEET & SONS, 


(Mistablished 1750.) 


Abbey Mills, Redditch, England. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


GCE LEB HRA TE WD 


Fish Hooks, Enamel Silk Lines, 
Trout & Salmon Flies, ete. 


FRED. MALLESON, 


Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada. 
BROOKLYN. E D..N. Y. 


CANOE HANDLING. 


By Cc. B. VAUX (“DOT”). 


A complete manual for the management of a canoe. The author begins at the very 
beginning, describes and explains the rudiments in the simplest and plainest way possible. 
Everything is made intelligible for beginners: and besides this A BC teaching there are so 
many hints and wrinkles that the oldest canoeist afloat will find pleasure and profit in the 
study of these. The book is complete and concise—no useless duffle between its covers. The 
subjects treated are the choice of a canoe, paddling, sailing, care of the canoe, recipes and 
cules, The text is further elucidated by numerous practical drawings, and the beauty of the 
book is enhanced by the many ornamental vignettes. Pages 168; uniform with ‘‘Canog 
Building.” Price, postpaid, $1.00. 


NEW YORE: Forest and STREAM PUBLISHING Co, 89 Park Row. 
LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane, Cornhill. 


AT THE LONDON FISHERIES EXHIBITION 
TEE: WICHEOx1L:s 


Hexagenal Split Bamboo Fishing Rods 


Were awarded Three Silver Medals and the highest special prize—10 Sovereigns, Neted for excel 
ence more than numbers. This is the highest prize awarded to any American for Split Bamboo Rods. 
Manufactured by B. F. NICHOLS, 153 Milk Street, Boston, Mans. 


Send for list with Massachusettes Fish and Game Lawes. 


BREEC 


Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking’Guns a Specialty. 
Send for Iustrated Catalogue containing full description. 


L. C. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


Ammunition, ete. 


The Hazard Powder Co, 


MANUFACTURERS OF. 


Gunpowder 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse). Unsurpassed in point 
of strength and cleanliness. Packed in square Sans 
ters of one pound only. 

. Hazard’s ‘‘American Sporting.” 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse), In1 Ib. canisters and 
614 lb. kegs, A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Weli adapted to short guns. 

Hazard’s “Duck Shooting.”’ 


Nos, 1 (fine) to6 (coarse). In 1 and 5 lb. canisters 
and 614 and 124% Ib. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with gredt 
penetration. For field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders, 

Hazard’s “Kentucky Rifie.’”’ 

FFFG, FFG and “Sea Shooting” FG in kegs of 25, 
1246 and 634 lbs. and cans of 5lbs, FEFG is also 
packed in 1 anda lb. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FFFYG and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary pees and the ‘‘Sea Shooting” FG is the 
standard Rifle Powder of the Country. , 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder, 

GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET PO 
DER; also, SPECIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT OF 
ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUFAC- 
TURED TO ORDER. 

The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- 
pany’s Agents, in every prominent city or whole- 
sale at our office. 

63 PINE STREET, NEW YORK. 

When ordering shells insist that they be 
loaded with Hazard Powder. 


Cal. & i 
R. F. RUSSIAN 
BULL DOG, $2.50 


STERLING-AMERI'AN( 
BULL DOG, # ef $3.50 “Aw cel. 
THE ALFORD & [28 Cal- 83.50 


MBERS ST. N.Y, 
BERKELE Co. 77 CHAMBERS ST. 


HIN DS’ 


BLACK-FLY 
CREAM, 


For Repelling 
Flies, Mosquitoes, Midges and other 
Insects, and protecting the Skin 
from Sunburn, LTritation 
and Infection. 


No Tar. No Stain. 


Guens Fauts, N. Y., June 15, 1884. 
Mr. A. 8, Hinds, Portland, Me.: : 

Dear Srr—I have not sooner acknowledged the 
receipt of box of ‘‘Black-Fly Cream,” as I desired 
to first test it; this I have now done on two fishing 
trips where I found the Mosquitoes, Black Flies, 
Punkies and Moose or Deer Flies in great abundance, 
Although all these pests swarmed about me, I found 
the Cream a perfect Eeeeniate against their bites 
when it was applied to face, hands, ears and neck, 
Fur many years I have sought after the insect re- 
pellent, and have tried all manner of compounds 

ut yours is the most thorough, at the same time 
cleanly and not disagreeable, 

Yours truly, A, NELSON CHENEY. 


Price, 25 Cents, Postpaid, 
SOLD BY DEALERS IN SPORTING GOODS. 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Sotrp By ALL DEALERS Throusnour THe WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION-1878. 


MARTIN'S “Busi- 
ness” Braided Silk 


best silk, both 


. . aoe 
raw and soft, and are all that can be desired. 
Circulars and samples free. Made only by E. J.. 
MARTIN, Rockville, Conn. 


WALLACH’S © 


Map of the Adirondacks. 


IN CLOTH COVERS, PRICE $1.00. 
Forest and Stream Publishing Co,, 
89 Park Row, N. Y. 


The “L.€, Smith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 


-LOADING GUN! 


It has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
sight when cocked. 


STRONGEST FASTENING KNOW 


No. 10 Gauge, 84g to 11 Ibs. 
No. 12-Gauge, es to 61g Ibs. 


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GENUINE 


gh z The Original English Dog Food. Best and Cheapest. 90,000 Dogs Consume Two Hundred Tons Weekly, and Eat no other Food. e iE 
u| a No Cooking! No Trouble: No Mess! S 8 
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= SPRATTS PATENT Meat ' Fibrine” Vegetable Dog Cakes | With Beetroot, |” 


BEWARE OF WORTHLESS IMITATIONS! 
See each cake is stamped “SPRATTS PATENT" and a ‘*X." 


Cod Liver Oil Dog Cakes. 


Especially beneficial for puppies recovering from distemper, and for Dain 
she is and Sick or Pet Dogs. . mY 


CAT FOOD. 


In 5c. half-pound packets. Sufficient to feed a cat for 2 days. 


FORAGE BISCUITS. 


Invaluable for conditioning Horses, and as a change of food, especially in 
: a the case of bad feeders. 


SPRATTS PATENT 


Orisinal Exslish Medicines. 
Alterative Cooling Powders, 


POULTRY MEAL, GAME MEAL AND “ORISSEL,’ 


TO INSURE A LARGE AND FERTILE STOCK OF EGGS. 
Samples and full particulars, post free. 


GROUND OYSTER SHELLS, BONE MEAL FOR POUL- 
TRY OR CHICKS. 


CARDIAC, A TONIC FOR POULTRY. 


Roup Paste, 50 cts. Tonic Condition Paste, 50 cts. Gape 
Cure for Chicks, 50 cts. Disinfectant for Poultry Houses, 
per packet, 25 cts. Insect Powder, per tin, ‘25 cts. 


PIGHON FOOD for Rearing Young Squabs. 


Pamphlet on Pigeon Rearing, post free. 


Mange Cure, 50 cts. 
Liniment for Sprains, 50 cts. 50 cts. 

Cure for Canker of Ear, 50cts. Cure for Kheumatism, etc. 50, 
Stimulant for Growth of Hair Cure for Jaundice, 50 cts. 

50 cts. Tonic Condition Pills, 50 cts. 
Cure for Worms, 50 cts. Cure for Distemper, $1.00. 
Purging Pills, Cough Pills, Diarrhea and Dysentery 

50 cts. Cure, %1.00. 


DoG SOoaAaFYp. 


Non-Poisonous and free from the pag 3 attending the use of Carbolic Acid. 
Instantly destroys Vermin infesting the skin, and keeps 
the coat in exhibition condition. 


“THE COMMON SENSE OF DOG DOCTORING.” 


Puppy Biscuits, Plain Round Dog Biscuits, Pet Dog Biscuits, 
Round Oat Meal Dog Biscuits: Bone Meal for Puppies. 


Prepared Puppy Food. 25 Cents, or post free, 28 cents. 
A Boon to Breeders! Rears Puppies from Birth. ' Pamphlet on Canine Diseases, and Full List of Medicines, Post Free. 


SPRATTS PATENT (AMERICA) LIMITED, 239, 241, 243 & 245 East Fifty-Sixth St., N. Y. 


Poultry and Pigeon Soap. 


“The Common Sense of Poultry Keeping,” 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 
“The Common Sense of Pheasant Rearing,” 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 


DOWN-TOWN Depot: 18 South William Street, New York. 
CANADIAN as 518 8S, James Street, Montreal. 


Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracv. 


Mr. Joun M, TRAcy has won a reputation for his faithful portraits of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
a pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr, Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 

We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals, 


The phototypes are 15x20 inches. 


Title of Picture. 
Quail Shooting in Tennessee, 
the Grouse Moor, — 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 


They are as follows: 


Name of Dog or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 
- - Emperor Fred 
- Dash III. and Countess May 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each, 


Forest and Stream Publishing Go. 
39 Park Row, New York. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE. 


1. The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
: 3. The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish. 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 


7. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 


the wise and foolish of the world in general. 


For sale by all newsdealers. 


Price 10 cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
39 Park Row, New York. 


LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KENNEL RECORD AND Account Book consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 


entry forms for the use of the breeder. 


Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 


the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts. and expenses, and other 
Imemoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 


every experienced breeder. 


Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 


actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 


ance. 


There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 


their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. J 

In the preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
totnem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 


amore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to preserve. 
$3. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 
Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


(size 9x11} in.), price 


200 pages 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale a few copies of an elegant steel engraving 
of the celebrated pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of 


sheet, 22x28. Price, §i each. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUR. CO., 39 Park Row, N. Y. 


Rabbit Hounds. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16in. high, 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, 
at $10, $15and $20 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 237 South Highth st., 
Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,ti 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
- Lancaster, Mass, 


jy8.tf 


a ee ee Ee Ee eee 
HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 
Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
rets. H.C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio, jy 22,tf 


OR SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 

- setters and pointers, thoroughly field trained. 

0: uy those wishing first-class dogs will address, 
GEO. W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass. 

re ney 


POINTER PUPS 


By champion Graphic ex Vinnie, by champion 
Bracket ex Rosa, by champion Bracket ex Liicia. 
The above stock is noted for its bench show and 


field qualities. For prices and particulars apply 
to CLIFTON KENNELS, 75 Clifton Place, Jersey 
City, N. J. sep30,tf 


OR SALE.—A FINE ENGLISH SETTER, 
color black and tan, 6 mos. old; broken for 
field work, now very staunch; broken by Ham- 
mond’s “Training vs. Breaking.” Should like to 
have any one come and see-him work in the field 
on birds. Write for particulars, pedigree and 
price. W, H. HAVEN, Oxford, Mass. sep30,2t 


CH Ar.. 
Beautiful thoroughbred cocker puppies, male 


and female, solid liver, 3 mos. old, pedigree; 
ready for shipment. 
I. M. DEWEY,. 
sep30,2t New Hayen, Conn. 


Rosecroft Kennels. 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Puppies by Fairy King ex Countess Floy, Fore- 
va ex Passion, Yale Belton ex Forest Dora for 
sale. 

Hone, King (Foreman ex Jessie) in the stud. 
ee $20. 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for field 
trials or private use. Reference given. W. @G. 
SMITH, Marydel, Md. 


St. Bernards 


Of purest Swiss strain, from 
the Kennel of Mr. Hy. Schu- 
macher, Bern, Switzerland, 
orders now booked for puppies 
of “ Apollo” — ‘“ Bernice,” 
and “Rigi’—“Diana,” litters. 
Two handsome Swiss dogs 
for sale about 2 years old, 
special attention given to im- 
porting from Switzerland and 
England. 
Address, with stamp, 


W. W. Tucker, 


P. O. Box 1338, N. Y. 
DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, foxhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde, Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs, 
French poodles. St. Bernards, mastiffs and 
and tan terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 


South Eighth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co., 


PALMYRA, N. Y., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
graphs taken by Mr, Walker at the Eastern Field 
Trials. Lists and prices on application. 


Claire-Reeta Kennels. 
PALMYRA, N. Y. 


Irish and Gordon setters for work as well as show. 
deci7.tf 


ANTED.—DOGS TO HANDLE ON QUAIL. 

Best of reference; satisfaction guaranteed, 

Address GEO. H. HILL, Miami Kennels, Madeira, 
io. jy22,3meo 


HAVE GOT FOR SALE A LOT OF 25 VERY 
fine rabbit hounds, well broke, in first-class con- 
dition, from 2 to 4 yrs. old. JONAH T, SCHWACK, 
202 Broome street, New York city. j 


PORTSMAN’S KENNEL.—TRAINING, BREAK- 
ing and Boarding of sporting dogs, paving a 
free run; Papatity for fifty boarders. D.F WIL- 
BUR, Prop.. Box 303, Bridgewater, Mass. may13.tf 


OR SALE.—ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 

pups, 2 and 6 mos. old, out of good hunting 

stock. Price $10 and upward aeccording to quality. 
G. L. BARNES. Tyringham, Mass. jy22.8mo0 


HITE BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R. 2102). Fee $15. Pups by 
Royal Prince and 50 bull-terriers for sale, dogs, 
bitches and puppies, white or colored, large or 
small kinds; all first-class stock; state what you 


want, J. W. NEWMAN, 87 Hanover street, Boston, 


Mass. jy22.38m0 


GREYHOUNDS FuvK SALH, 


By champion Memnon out of champion Mother 
Demdike, the champion of England and America 
The above have more prizes to their credit than 
any other greyhounds living. The Forrest AnD 
STREAM says of Mother Demdike: “The most per- 
fect greyhound we have ever seen.” CBRAS. D. 
WEBBER, 10 Broadway, New York City. j+22,2mo 
a a a a a 


King Charles Spaniels. 
Angora kittens, oeree blood, moderate prices. 
tamp. NG CHARLES KENNEL 


Enclose 5 ; 
No. 6 Second street, New York. 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated degs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 10x12. 


LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE, BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Setter), 
DON (Pointer), SENSATION, DASHING 

MONARCH, GLADSTONE, GROUSE DALE, 

SAN ROY, GATH, BANG BANG, RUSH 

GLADSTONE, DARKNESS, PEEP-0"-DAY, 

BESS A., AMERICAN DAN, CARRIE J. 

PINK B., JULE, DASH AND BESS, PRIDE 

OF THE BORDER. 


Price for the full set of twenty-six pictures 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address 


Forest and Stream Pub. Co., 


P, O. Box 2882, New York City 


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Will positively Kill Fleas and Improve the Goat. 
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SHMONT’S TREATISE on their management 
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MASTIFFS. 


Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. Y. 


Pointer Puppies For Sale. 


A dog and bitch, liver and white, 10 ws. old, by 
Bang Bang outof Fan Fan. I will take one or two 
dogs South to train for the field trials, For terms 
address J. N. LEWIS, Ramseys, N. J. jys2,3me 


Snap or wing 
shooting with 
_ Trifle easily 
cheaply 
= learned with 

the Raub Mag- 
» azine Trap. 
ROY No assistant 

ai ge required. 

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Mass.; J, Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- 
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D. Brown, Esq.? q 

DEAR StR—Yours is the most complete loading arrange 
ment I ever saw, and if could not replace it, it would 
take much more than the price you ask for it to buy it. 
Tt does the work well, is small and conveniently carried 
and something needed very much among shooters. Hop- 
ing you will have success with it, I am, respectfully, 

ANNIE OAKLEY, 
Of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West. 


A Readable Volume. 
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OR, 
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market. Sample box of 100 birds, $1. Send for prices to 


Can be thrown from clay pigeon 
The cheapest and best target on the 


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Allen’s Metal Duck Caller, 


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Allen’s Bow-Facing Oars, 


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Allen's Brass Shell Swage 


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OW CAN A BOOT BE WATERPROOF 

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as the water out, and perspiration that finds its 
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tender. Send for circular. : 


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fivery Saturday, 16 pages, folio, price 24. 
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A copy of the current number can be had it 
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HILL ON THE DOG. 


THE STANDARD WORK ON THEIR 
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Brass 


Click Reels, 20yds 


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$2.25; 
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nickel plated, 50 cts. extra. Marster’s Celebrated Hooks Snelled on Gut, Limerick, Kirby Limerick, Sproat, Carlisle, Chestertown, O'Shaughnessy, Kinsey, 


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Single gut, 12 cts. per doz.; double, 20 cts. per doz.; treble, 30 cts. per doz. 


Put up one-half dozen in a package. 


Single Gut Trout and Black Bass Leaders. lyd., 5 cts.; 2yds., 10 cts., 3yds., 15 cts. Double Twisted Leaders, 3 length, 5 cts.; treble twisted, 3 length, 10 cts. 


Trout Flies, 60 cts. per doz. 


money or stamps. 


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OpeN EVENINGS. 


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sent Oy mnail on receipt of price in 
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The Ballard Ahead! 


The highest score made at Creedmoor recently, in the TEAM MATCH or ALL 
COMERS’ MATCH, was made by a BALLARD RIFLE No. 6%, .38-caliber, in the 
hands of MR. A. LOBER, of the ZETTLER RIFLE CLUB, competing against all 


the other prominent makes of rifles. : 
This score was shot in the first entry, being TEN STRAIGHT BULLSEYES, 


in the rain, with 1% points windage. 
SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF THESE GUNS. 


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Hotels und Routes for Sportsmen. 


The Sportsman’s Canadian Paradise, 


MUSKOKA LAKES, 


MUSKOKA, JOSEPH, ROSSEAUD, 
Reached only by the 


Northern & Northwestern Railway, 


From Toronte or Hamilton, Ont. 

The Muskoka District, famous for its innumer- 
able lakes and streams, has long been known as the 
best FISHING, HUNTING AND OAMPING 
RESORT on the continent. It is within five hours 
ride of Toronto or Hamilton. At Muskoka wharf. 
connection is made with the steamers of the Mus- 
koka Lakes Navigation Co. for Bracebridge, Bala, 
Port Carling, Port Cockburn and Rosseau, all 
famous fishing places. Hotel rates, $1.00 to $1.40 


‘per day, Camping parties can live at half those 


gzures ; 

MOOSE, DEER, BEAR, PARTRIDGE, DUCE, 
BROOK TROUT, MASKALONGE, SALMON 
TROUT, BLACK BASS, PIOKEREL. 

These can be had in abundance; no long, tedious 
journeys needed; you will not be disappointed. 


TOURISTS’ RATES. 


Tourists’ or sportsmen’s tickets are good to stop 
over at any pomt north of Barrie and for return up 
to close of navigation. Camp equipage, stores and 
sportsmen’s dogs are carried free when accompa- 
nied by owners. Baggage checked throuch to prin- 
cipal points on Lakes, For tickets, rates, time ta- 
bles, ete., apply to agents at all principal ticket 
offices in Canada or the United States, or 


A. P. COCKBURN, ROBT, QUINN, 
Gen. Man M. &N.N.Co., G. PLA., N.& W. Ry., 
Gravenhurst, Ont. Toronto, Ont, 


Maine Sportsmen’s Resort 


SMITH’S FARM, 
Tim Pond and the Seven Ponds. 


A limited number of guests can obtain good board 
with pleasant rooms newly furnished at the farm 
house. Beautiful mountain scenery as can be found 
in New England. Pure spring water, high moun- 
tain air, no hay fever or malaria, pleasant drives to 
good trout brooks. Expert fiy-fishermen who have 
fished Tim and the Seven Ponds pronounce it the 
best fly-fishing in America. The camps have heen 
theroughly renovated and Very nS put in perfect 
order. Tim Pond in care of Mr. Lambert, Seven 
Ponds in care of my son Edgar Smith. With faith- 
ful attendants we are prepared to give better satis- 
faction than ever before. In these ponds trout rise 
to the fly through the entire season. We refer by 
permission to Prof. A. M. Mayer, Stevens Institute 
of Technology, Hoboken, N. J.; E. Lunitz. 50 Cen- 
tre st., New York; E M. Messenger, Bromfield 
House; A.W. Robinson, 33 Winter st., Boston, Mass. ; 
Wm. Goldthwait. Springfield, Mass.; Rev. 0. LL, 
Goodell, 128 Clifford st., Providence, R.I.; F. 8, 
Dickson, 3789 Chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa. For 
further information address KENNEDY SMITH, 
Stratton, Me. 


Bromfield House, Boston. 


MESSENGER, Proprietor. 


Hotel Windsor, 


ROUSE’S POINT, 


NEW YORK. 
ADIRONDACKS and LAKE CHAMPLAIN 


The coolest, healthiest end most delightful FAM- 
ILY SUMMER RESORT in Northern New York. 
The Best Fishing Ground in the State. Black 
Bass, Pickerel. Muskalonge and Pike, Hunting, 
Boating and Driving. Open May 15, For terms 
and full particulars address 

CHARLES BECE, as above. 


FOR SPORTSMEN. 


THE FOSTER HOUSE, on the Shinnecock 
Bay, now open. This has been a resort for sports- 
men for the past twenty-five years. Batteries 
decoys and experienced men constantly on hand 
to insure a good day’s shooting. Address CAPT. 
WM. 8. FOSTER, Good Ground, N. Y. 


Fine Shooting in the White Mountains 


“MAPLE HOUSE.” Open until Noy. 1. Chea 
rates to gun clubs. Reduced R. R. fares, Sen 
for circular. Rates $1.00 ae day. dress 
MAPLE HOUSE, Jefferson, N. H. 


CREW PLATES, TAPS, DIES, ETC., FOR 
gunsmiths and amateurs. Send for illustrated 
catalogue to S. W. CARD & CO., Mansfield, Mass. 


Bullard Repeating Arms 
SPRI 


Magazine Rifle. 
Calibers .32, 40-150 
“38, 45-190 & 
6 .40, 90-300 a3 


GFIE 


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45, 85-290 | 
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mechanism as magazine rifles, 


Calibers .22, ,32, .35, .38, .40, .45 and .50. 


| | : : and Rapidity of fire. We 
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Second Annual Tournament of the Chamberlin Car- 
tridge Co., held at Cleveland, O., Sept. 14, 1886. Out 
a : of EIGHTY-SEVEN ENTRIES from REPRESENTATIVE 
Pe = SHOTS, representing FOURTEEN STATES, the Parker 
EE Gun won FIRST AND THIRD MONEY of the FIRST 
CLASS of 30 SCORES, winning $900 out of the $1,200 
purse offered, adding another victory to 1885, which 
was the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament 
for the championship of the world, held at New Orleans, 
La., Feb. 11 to 16. 


PARKER BROTHERS, 
MAKERS, 


Mieriden, Conn. 
New York Sales Rooms, 97 Chambers St. 


BAKE E’s 


Latest and Best Invention. 


Strongest, simplest and best balanced gun made. All have Top Lever, Low Hammers, Rebounding 
Looks, Interchangeable Parts, Extension Rib, Self-Fastening Compensating Fore ud, Rubber Butt Plate, 
and the shooting qualities that made the Baker Gun a great success, Send for Circulars. 


ITHACA GUN CO., Ithaca, N. Y, 
What the Champions of the World Say: 


ELKHART IIl., Feb. 18, 1884. 


WE WILL SEND GRATIS UPON APPLICATION OUR NEW 


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Containing National, Hurlingham, Old and New Long Island and Jersey City Heights Shooting 
Rules. Also minute description of our many valuable specialties, including 


J. O, Petmecky: 
DrarR Srr—I have used your cleaner and find it 


one of the best I ever used, and I think it will take ws : 
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the places of all other cleaners, 
Capt, A, H, Bogarpus. 


GAINSVILLE, Ark., May 5. 1884. 
Mr. J. C. Petmecky; _ 

DEAR Sirn—I have just received the two gun clean- 
ers, and I admire them very much. They are the 
best thing I haye ever seen. I have tried almost 
everything imaginable, but this simple invention 
after using ithas become indispensable with me. 


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Letever Hammerless, Clabrough, Parker and Smith Guns, American 
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Mr. J. C. Petmecky, Austin, Tex.: | DALY HAMMER AND HAMMERLESS ff NEWARK, N. J. J : 
DEAR StR—At my recent shoot in your city it \ \\Vy > PSV 
afforded me pleasure to speak of the merits of your ’ BREECH LOADING 
late invention, the ‘*Petmecky Gin Cleaner.’ After a SHOT pense E D BE N F R O D 
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Champion Shot of the World. 
TRE NEW AMERICAN 
Breech-Loading Shot Gun. 


SIMPLE and 
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It has Nickle Plated Patented Solid Reel Plate which prevents Reel getting fast by swelling ef nore 
£ rod should get wet. Full Nickle Plated, Patented Ferrules, allowing the wood to be used the s| 
size, thus preventing rod breaking where wood and ferrules join, Metal Tennons which prevent joints 
getting stuck together. The entirerod ismade from the best selecved lancew ood, left natural eoler, 
varnished and polished. This makes a handsome finish, and is less liable tobe seen by the wary fish 
than a darkrod. The butt is wound with cane aud silk in an artistic manner, which not only gives it 
the appearance, but also the feeling of the high priced rods. The complete rod has a look of beauty, 
which is a joy to every fisherman’s heart while using it. Itis weliand neatly ringed throughout, an 
has an extra winding between each ring. There has been so many rods made of an inferior qnality 
that resemble this, that all from this date will have stamped on reel plate ‘‘W. H. Cruttenden,” ana noxe 


Reboundin Lock, enuine uniess so stamped. Length, 10}4ft; weight, 914 to 10ozs. All the parts are interchangeable, and 
Choke-B ae Is —* ie by accident, any ae should get broken, can send duplicate without rod being returned. The best 
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Kes 
“5 For close, ae supeune ae Ete paar ee 
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; will kill the hardest feathered bird at 130yds., and 
Patent Gun Sights | in a flock at 150yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- 
make Hunting and | gauge delivered in New York on remittance of $7. 
TargetRities pertect. The trade should see this projectile at once. 
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= WM. LYMAN, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. 
Middlefield, Conn. (SR I BSE EEE 


Cheap Central-Fire Breech-Loaders, 


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trout tips, $1.25. General agent for Card’s Rotating Trap. Guns, Pistols and Fishing Tackle. Gunmekz- 
ing and repairing of all kinus by competent workmen. New Illustrated Catalogue in colors now ready, 
and sent free on application. 


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The Maynard Rifles & Shotguns. 


NEW OFF-HAND | TARGET RIFLE, MODEL OF 1882 


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With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 


. stock, case hardened mountings................... 12 00 . 
The G un and its Development Same as above, with genuine twist barrels.......... ee 00 at en en A WE cee 
I Twist barrel, rebounding locks, walnut pistol grip & 7 
By W. stock, double key, rubber butt..................... 14 50 P completely supplies the wants of 
y W. W. GREENER. These are good, serviceable guns and guaranteed per- Hunters and Sportsmen geverally than any other Rifle in 
ee enly eee Heke oy or oes J. iS Gee 2 the world, as many pes ean Re used on oe cropland for aceu- 
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE hambers street, New York, practical Guusmith anc racy, convenience, durability and safety, is not excelled. 
} dealer in Guns, Rifles, ete. "ah kinds of repairing ex- Send for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 


: ecuted with dispatch and warranted. Send stamp for 
Price $2.50. descriptive circular of above guns. . 


Wour East Chance ? 


for using rim and center-fire ammunition. a 


As 
MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. S25 
tacfever Arms Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


LEFEVER AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS, 


K 


We have only about 100 FOX GUNS left, in Nos. 7, 8 and 9 grades. If 
you want one you had better order at once. Catalogues, with dimensions and 
prices of all guns left, furnished on application. 


AMERICAN ARMS CO.. 103 Milk St., Boston, Mass, 
Ra JUMBOLENE., 


PRICE, $75 to $300.00. 


(Trade Mark Registered.) 


Cures and prevents Insect Bites, Sunburn, 
Chapped Hands and Face. It is the best Lini- 
ment in use for Burns, Scalds, Chilblains. Frost 
Bites, Sprains, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, etc. 

It prevents blood poisoning in cuts and other 
wounds and promotes rapid healing in all cases. 

For Sale by Druggists and Dealers in Sporting 
Goods, at 50 cents per bottle: 


THOS. JENNESS & SON, 
PROPRIETORS, 


—= ——— Bangor, Me., U. 8. A. = 


Wholesa Agents; John P.Lovell’s Sons, Boston; Hibbard, $ Bartlett & i 
Von Lengerke and Deimeld, New York, coe See 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
ear in every direction. The bafory is automatic both in locking and releasing. Used by the best trap 
shots in America. Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Cenvention. 
Send for illustrated catalogue. 
LEFEVER ARMS CoO., Syracuse, N. Y. 
NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGEREE & DETMOLD, 14 Murray St. 
PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH ©. GRUBB & OO., 712 Market St. 
BOSTON J. P. LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington Ss, 


pn i ee ee ae 
DOG TRAININ G: 


S. T.SZHAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM, 
For sale at this office. Priee $1.08. 


Vill 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


SS SS ee 
THE TRYON COMPLETE BREECH LOADING SHOT GUN. 


Manufactured by 
LINCOLN JEFFRIES. 


Le 


*Field” Trial, Londen, May, 1876; Winner of the Twenty 
Guinea Prize for Choke Bores; Winner of the Penetration Trial, 
making the Highest Average Penetration on Record » &e. &ec. found superior on examination to any other, it can be returned at our expense or we will refund money. 


ESHOT GUN. DQG-SKIN LEATHER JACKETS | 


> 10 65.00 
we FOR FALL SHOOTING. 


Soft and pliable as kid. Not shrunk or injured by water. Entirely waterproof and windpreof. A 

complete protection to sportsmen or any exposed to cold or wet. For horseback riding, driving or walk- 

ing in cold weath Worn under the overcoat, they are a handsome garment and much used, A 
capital jacket for A eo and sleighing. hee 
¢ »-d and now offer the first lot for this season, and invoi i ri 

the finest sk imported for years. - 2 Tne aera nay crepe ren 


BE ENTIRE PRODUCT OF THE M:sNUFACTURES OF ABOVE FINE 
{IS MAKE CANNOT BE OBTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES, in 
on is advised. Common qualities of other makes also in stock. 


he very finest skin, - = = = - $18 00 
‘not as fine, ~ - - §8 00, $1000 and 15 00 


ASurement around chest outside yest, If money is sent with order we will forward free b 
ynot satisfactory on receipt we will return money on return of Jacket, We are already sell- 
«, Jf them. Entirely different from any other make. a 

(s"As ther are many different makes of Leather Jackets in the market advertised as jinest, etc, 
, mostly made here of commen skins, we invite those desiring such to send Jor one of ours, and if not 


Ask dealer + é foro: : : 
G WAGENTS FOR BARM ORI O  eont the World for Shooting. | WILLIAM READ & SONS, 107 Washington St., Boston. 
E. Ke. Te RYON, JR ; & CO ¥ PHIL ADEL PHT A. P A. Also send for Gun Circular and Second-Hand List. Now some high grade second-hand Guns. 


i- Bore, 


S55.  «40-Bore, S$GO. 


© 


Persons who have seen and examined this gun pronounce it the BEST 
Breech-Loader in the United States for the price. It has Damascus barrels engine 
turned rib, and is well engraved and finished. No description will satisfy so well 
as personal inspection, and I am desirous of sending it for examination to any one 


who wants to buy a 
TAKE ANYBODY’S 


New catalogue of guns and 


good gun. Not one of these guns has been returned. DON’T 


WORD FOR IT but examine for yourself. 


ammunition, profusely illustrated, will be ready about Odt. 1. Sent on receipt of 
15 cents, or free with any order for goods. / 


LARGE STOCK OF W. W. GREENER’S GUNS JUST RECEIVED, 


HENRY C. SQUIRES, 178 Broadway, N. Y. 


SHORE BIRDS. 


A pamphlet for those who “gun” 
along he shore. 
TELLS OF 

I, Haunts and Habits—Where the bay birds live, and 
what they do at home. 

{I. Range and Migraticu—Where they go to breed, 
and where to spend the winter, 

i1l. A Morning Without the Birdgs—An episode of 
shore shooting. i 

TV. Nomenclature—A list of our American species 
of Limicole, with a description of each 
species. 

VY. Localities—Where to go to shoot them. 

VI. Blinds and Decoys—How to shoot them after 
you have reached the grounds. 


44 pp., paper. Price, 15 Cents, 
For Sale by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


Just Out. B 
co) ED 


ty. With 40 ele- 
gant new illus- 


teacher, and the 
brightest and best 
book on Baler 
ever publi 
erauaiouvels bound. 


\ SS 


4, CHAMPION 
Ivar, Johnson & Co.’s Single Breech-Loading Shotgun. eR eis 
cts. Cloth, 81.00. For sale by all news dealers and 


ng goods houses, or sent by mailon receip’ i 


.& W.. i ; Side Snap, Top Snap and Hammerless. re ishorss 
S. & W. .88 Cartridges p, Top Snap ess by ie publishers, 6 HN. EP 


JOHN P. LOVELL’S SONS, 


MANUFACTURERS OF 


Guns; Rifles, Revolvers, Police Goods, Air Rifles, Air Pistols and Roller Skates. 
_ Ip. CO. Box 2277, Boston, Mass. 


y 


THOMAS J. CONROY, 


, Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 
Fine Fishing Tackle and Camping Goods. 


65 Fulton St., N. ¥-. 


CONROY’S CELEBRATED 
“Silver King” Multiplying Reels. 


Fine Rubber and German Silver, Full Steel Pivot, Patent Back 
Sliding Click, S-Shape Balance Handle. 


These are the strongest and freest running reels on the market. They have been practi- 


cally tested by many of our best coast anglers, and pronounced. superior to any ever before 
used. 


Hexagonal Split Bamboo Rods, Calcutta Bamboo Rods, | and 2 joints, 
aid Ash and Lancewood Rods, for Striped Bass, Bluefish, etc. 
“Cuttyhunk” Lines, Knobbed O’Shaughnessy Hooks, Etc. 


TRAL FIRE CARTRIDGES 


RATE PISTOL AND RIFLE 


‘TARGET SHOOTING. 


1 
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2 ae. 


iT t HOOK Small Yachts, $7. cMntelOpe’ ‘and pegs $a: 50. | + Gur New Alaska, Canoe and Boat Building, each 
We " AM a a ha Canoe: Handling, Dog abil Canoe & Camp Cookery, Woodcraft, Canoe-Aurora; each $1. 
ERE 


VOLS XXVIL—No, (2 ae yt aoe fF °C THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1886. 


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Goreingan, 1886, BY FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co. ; ENTERED AT NEw YORK Post OFFICE AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. 
Terms, postpaid, $4. )} NEW YORK: Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 39 Park Row. ; { Price, 10 cents, 
Great Britain, £1. { - LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane, Cornhill. Great Britain, 6d. 


PAPER SHELLS 


Superior. Quality, Waterproof or Plain. 


FIRST GRADE, SECOND GRADE, STAR, CLUB, 


rv Using No. 2 U. M. C. “ac eel 


THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO, 


BRIDGEPORT, COmN IN. 


DEPOTS: 19 Maiden Lane, N. Y. 256 Market Street, San Francisco. 
| MANUFACTURERS OF 


Metallic Cartridges, Paper & Brass Shells, Percussion Caps, Primers, etc. 


Government Contractors. 


LACK PAPER SHOT SHELLS. 


U. S. RIM AND CEN- U. Ss. Paper Shells are Thoroughly U. S. BULLET BREECH 
_ Waterproof and Sure Fire. 


These Shells are intended to overcome the great disadvantage which all non-waterproof 


shells are subjected to when used in damp weather. They are so completely waterproof that ROUND BALL, with NEW 
no water ean pends ate into the powder even when entirely submerged. 


CAPS, both CONICAL and 


ARE MADE WITH ESPE- | ; 
EXPLOSIVE FILLING. AC- 


CIAL CARE FOR ACCU-| 


CURATE AND CLEAN. 


EXTRA STRENGTH AND 
SLIGHT REPORT. 


Use U. S. Improved No. 2 Copper Piiinete: 
Black Paper experience shows it to be the STRONGEST paper for Shot Shells. The CHEAPEST grade 


shell crane now made by the U. 8. Co. can be reloaded from three to five times. 


UNTTET 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Invented and Mannufactored oy 
We A. Cesare Battle Creek, Mich. 


ond for Circular. 


cp OSHOOD’S FOLDING CANVAS BOAT. Welebt, for tront fshing, 


and paddle, 25 lbs. With stretcher, side-bonrds, i 
and paddle, 32%bs. With stretcher, aldoshorttlas pane 


Macht vd Boat Builders, ete. 


—nn———ne With stretcher, side-honarda 


wale, stools and oars, 40lbs. With bottom board. 


The Lighest | The Stendiest 1 = 
Who Stanchost and Most Durable ! 
Smepacstble te tip it over by Hocking t 
Masyie Row! Safest and Best Hunting and Fishing Boat made, 


Pars and paddle are joined and pack in ehest with boat without extra charge 


up fonr different weights, the 
fame as four boats combined in one 


PECOWSIC, 


Winner of International Match at A, C. A. Meet. Lapstreak, but smooth skin. Built by 


E*. JSOWYVTN EF, 
COASTING CANOES CLYDE (17x40), ATLANTIS, RAM- 
BLER, ROGUE, FIDGET. 


Smooth Lap Streak Shells, Deflecting Centerboard, Metallic Drop Rudder with the most practical 


and safe braces. No more cuss words. 
Jam Cleats and other noted fixtures. 


Combination Canoe Sails, Round, Copper-tipped Paddles, Spring 
Write your address plainly and direct to Lock Box 305, Glens 


Falls, N.Y. Send 50 cents for six photos and 20-page catalogue, or 5 cents for same catalogue alone, 


We build everything in the boat hne from a 12-lb, 


eance to a steam launch. Have in stock a number of 
small steam launches, running from 20 to 30ft. in 
length, some with oil and some with coal burning 
engines. 


A large and very fine stock of rowboats and canoes 


from $20.00 upward. 


Will send upon application drawings of launch with 


Shipman Oil Engine. Sena for Catalogue. 


Chicago Headquarters, 115 Wabash Ave. 
R. J. DOUGLAS & CO.., 
Successors to POWELL & DOUGLAS, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL. 


White Cedar Boards for Yachts’ Boats and Canoes. 


Also Oak and other Lumber used in Boat Building, 
HACKMATACK AND OAK KNEES. 


C. F. HODSDON. 142 & 144 Water St., stress") New York, 


BOAT AND CANOE 


Pleasure Boats, Canoes,§ HARDWARE. 


SNEAK BOATS, 


Single-Hand Cruisers, 
Steam Launches. 


Send stamp for 60-page Illustrated Catalogue 


J. H. RUSHTON, 


Canton, N. Y. 


4 ¥s_ ES’ SS 
' $elf-Holding 
STEERER, 


Quick, Easy, Durable, Self-Acting, Noiseless, Or- 
‘namental, Neat, Complete, Always as in a becket, 
yet never in a becket. Always locked, yet always 
unlocked or never locked atall. For all kinds and 
sizes of boats, with either mule, sail or steam. The 
ouly satisfactory steerer made for yachts. It is 
quicker, easier, steadier and handier than a tiller, 
looks more shiplike and takes less room. War- 
ranted. Send for descriptive circular. 
THE LAKE M’F’G CO., Ocean City, N. J. 


BORDEN & WOOD, 
Yacht Designers. 


Drawings made, specifications furnished, and 
building superintended. Models furnished if de 
sired. Correspondence solicited, Address, 


P. O. Box 338, Fall River, Mass. 


SMALL YACHTS. 


Their Design and Construction, Exemplified by the 
uling Types of Modern Practice. With 
Numerous Plates and Illustrations, 


—BY— 
c. P. KUNHARDT. 
Cloth, 370 pages of type and illustrations, and 70 
plates. Size of page, 1444x124. Price $7.00. 
FOR SALE BY THE 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
38 Park Row, New York, 


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GALVANIZED IRON, 
BRASS AND COMPOSITION 


NAILS, SPIKES, RODS, ROWLOCKS, ANCHORS, 
CHAINS, HOOKS, THIMBLES, ETC. 


Tackle Blocks and Cordage, 
Ship Chandlery, etc. 


WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 
L. W. FERDINAND & CO., 


267 Federai Street, Boston, Maas. 
SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 


JHRPRPHRY’S 


PATENT MARINE BLUE. 


Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal. 


For Deckseams of Yachts, Airtight Com- 
partments of Life Boats in combination with 
Canvas. In combination with Calico for 
Waterproof Skins used between Diagonal 
Planking of Pinnaces, Launches, etc. 


Price List, ete., at Works. 
ALFRED JEFFERY & CO., 
Marsh Gate, Stratford, E., England. 


HIGGINS & GIFFORD, 
GLOUCESTER, MASS. 


Manufacture to order Yachts, Rowboats, Yawls, 
Excelsior Life Boats and Seine Beats. Two medals 
awarded at the London Exhibition, 3,000 boats 
built the last thirteen years. . 


New York and Kastern 
YACHT AGENCY, 


A. CARY SMITH, 51 West Tenth Street, New York, 
BURGESS BROTHERS, 22 Congress Street, Boston, 

Yachts and vessels of all kinds sold, purchased 
and chartered, Special attention given to building, 
repairs and alterations. Surveys and inspections 
made. Designs and estimates furnished. A large 
number of first-class yachts now for sale, 


THOMAS CLAPHAM, 


Yacht Builder & Designer, 


KOSLYN, L. L., N. ¥. 


Unsinkable, seaworthy yachts and sailboats of 
very light draft a specialty. Nonpareil Sharpies, 
Roslyn Yawls, single-hand cruisers, 

Send for illustrated circular of The Rosl 
Weathergrip. SupeCr to any centerboard for 
eanoes and “combination boats.” Converts a 
Tewboat into a weatherly sailboat in 15 minutes. 


Size of Chest, 8S inches Jong, 
17 inches wide, 18 inches deep. 


SSS 


ve 


THE RADIX 
Patent Folding Centerboard. 


dah 


a 
Gf OT EEE LETRA SOLIRII DALE OTER ERE 
4, 


a 


y SWAG 


Two Sizes. 
30X15 and 3618. 
Endorsed by prominent canoeists, boat builders, ete. 


Sailboats, Canoes, Sneak Boxes, 
Gunning Skiffs, Ete. 


Gives yeu a Flush Floor and Superior Sailing 
Qualities. Made entirely of Brass. 

Awarded Gold Medal of First Class, New 
Orleans Exposition. Send for Circular. 


THE RADIX M’F’G CO., 
39 Old Slip, N. Y. 


¥ 
PATENT 
WATER closer : 
For Above or Below Water Line. 


NO TANK NEEDED. 


ALFRED B. SANDS. 


Piumber, Steam Fitter and Coppersmith. 
184 BrmEMAN 8r,, New Yors. 


Atwood’s Patent Center-Board. 
FOR SMALL BOATS AND CANOES 


were eee 
Se ee 
ea a 7. 
7 


A 20-inch board in a 3-inch well. 
ufactured. Descriptive circulars mailed free. 
ATWOOD EROS., Clayton, WN. ¥. 


JOHN HARVEY, M.1.N. A., 


Naval Architect. 


241 West Hourteenth St., N.Y. 


All classes of steam and sailing yachts designed 
and builling superintended. 7 

Estimates and specifications. 

Designer of Volante, Sea Belle, Miranda, Alex- 
anda, Catarina, ete., in England, @riva, Bedouin, 
Wenonah, Teen, Surf, Wanda, etc., ia America. 


K. L. WILLIAMS, 


Yacht Builder and Designer. Single-hand yachts 
aspecialty. Designer and builder of Dr. Winslow's 
Pilgrim, 4H. 9th st., City Point, So. Boston, Mass. 


The American Yacht List 


Published with the official sanction and under the 
roam a of the New York and Eastern Yacht 

ubs. 

Contains &8 complete register of the Yacht Clubs 
of the U. 8. ana British Provinces, with List of 
Officers, Names of Vessels and Owners, Dimensions 
of Yachts, their Builders, Home Ports, etc., etc. 

Also, Chromo-Lithograpn of 

CLUB PENNANTS AND PRIVATE SIGNALS, 
COMPILED BY NIELS OLSEN, Steward N. Y. Y, 0. 


PRICE, $4.00. 


To be had from THOMAS MANNING, 53 Beaver 
street, Sole Agent. 


8 2 view of the Bont inits compact form, showing 
Boat folded, Bottom-Board, Camp-Stcols, Gnnwale, Stretcher. 
and Packing Chest. Oars and Paddles are jointedand packed. 
with Boat in Chest. 


Other sizes man- 


Machting Gootls. 


Sneak Boxes, 
Pleasure Boats, 


balling, and Paddling Canoes. 


Do you desire a most beautiful pleasure boat or 
canoe? One of the finest the world can afford? One 
you can place in your parlor and show to your 
friends? Sprague’s prices beat everything for fine 
quality and honest workmanship, We have in stock 

ilboats, Centerboard Boats, Sneak Boxes and 
Canoes. Send 2-cent stamp for Catalogue. 


H. M. SPRAGUE, 
PARISHVILLE, 8T. LAWRENCE CO., N. ¥. 


Yacht Pictures. 


A sheet 20X24, containing ten perfect photo. 
graphs in printers’ ink of the 


Mayflower, Puritan, Priscilla, 
Galatea, Atlantic, Bedouin, 
Grayling, Clara, Thetis, 


And a picture of a race between two of them. 
Sent on receipt of 75 cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
39 Park Row, New York. ° 


CANOE 
AND 
BOAT 


BUILDING 
FOR 


AMATEURS. 


with 29 plates of working” drawings... 
Address, 


. 192 
Price $1.50. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 
New Yore N. Y. 


Two Beautiful (nstrated Books 
PADDLE AND PORTAGE 


Canoe and Gamera. 


BY THOMAS SEDGWICK STEELE, of Hartford, Conn, 


123 exquisite illustrations of life in the woods, 
with map in each copy. 

The humorous as well as the serious side of 
life is vividly represented, while Mr. Steele’s we 
known artistic perceptions, and a most intense love 
op SERIES has made the work all that could be 

esired. 

Srvzn Eprrions of these works sold. Most popu- 
ar books in the market. Cloth. Price $1.50 each 


A NEW MAINE MAP. 
The headwaters of the 


Aroostook, Penobscot and St. John Rivers 


Compiled by THomas Szpewics STEELE. 


The chart is 20x30 inches, printed on Govern 
ment survey paper and mounted on “loth. Sent 
postpaid on receipt of price, $i 7 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING OO, 
39 Park Row, New York. 


a 


Yachts wud Canoes Lor Sale, — 
Steam Yachts Specially Offered For Sale. 


Iron steam yacht, 194>25>%12l%4, speed 14 knots. 
Tron steam yacht, 1852412, speed 1644 knots. 
New steel steam yacht, 170 28)4x 1014 speed 13144 kx. 
Wooden steam yacht, 100X166, speed 14 kaots. 
Cabin steam yacht, 429x384, speed 12 miles. 
Steam peat ang. OUR ER SS of aes for Rae-- 

ing, Cruising, Fishing an unting Purposes. 

oe FIELD & YOUNG, 

Steam Vessel Brokers and Marine Engineers, 

6 State Street, New York. 


Hunting Boats, Sneak Boxes, 
Cruising Canoes. 


Built to order after the most approved models, 
Correspondence solicited and prices given on appli- 
cation. B. W. DAVENPORT, Ashland, Wis. 


OR SALE._-STHAM LAUNCH JOHARRIE 
(name reserved), length over all 24ft., beam 


50in., depth at bow and stern 32in., amidships ~ 


24in., one H. P; Shipman oil engine, 16in. wheel. 
Is built of clear pine, oak keelson, hackmatack 


stem and eo rae copper fastened, oil finish . 


outside, Speed miles over surveyed course. 
Capacity 8 to 12 persons; has carried 16. Boat 
and engine haye passed Government inspection 
Price complete, f.o.c. here, $400. J. H. RUSH- 
TON, Canton, N. Y. ; 


OR SALE.—SLOOP_ AND DUCKING OUT- 


. fit, ak ear i Peery single DE xeR 
ecoys, etc,, in class order, 2 vre 
ince Maryland. L. GILLIAMS, 126 Walnut st., 
Philadelphia. 


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FOREST AND STREAM... 


iil 


The System, 


WHITNEY- 


To Fedu 


40 gr., .44-cal. 40 gr. 


Sportsnen’s Gootls. 


KENN 


Barrel and Magazine are made of steel. The workmanship is first-class. 
, 40-cal, 60 gr., .45-cal, 60 gr., .45-cal. 75 gr., and .50-cal. 95 gr. (Express), 


EDY REPEATING RIFLE. 


The Strongest, Safest & Most Accurate 


REPEATING RIFLE MADE! 


ce Stock, 500 First-Class Sporting Rifles of thgse systems 
will be sold at cost during the next sixty days. 


Many thousands in use with the highest approval. Made .38-cal. 
using the same ammunition as other repeating rifles, 


We also call attention to our superior single-shot breechloading Sporting and Target Rifle. It is finely finished and accurately sighted. .22, .82, .88 and .44- calibers. 


Catalogues and Price Lists on application to the manuiacturers. 


WJ HRI TWEYy ARMS co... Wew Hawven, Conn. 


9 


‘OUR NEW ALASKA: 


7 


The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 
‘By CHARLES HALLOOCE. 


CONTENTS :—Itinerary of the Trip. As Ex- 
cursionists see it.. Economically Con- 
sidered. An Interior View. Home of 
the Sewash. Good Indians. Medicine 
and Mythology. Alaska’s Mineral Wealth. 
Commercial Fisheries. Rambles Along 
Shore, The Glacier Fields. .Russia in 
America. Seals of the Pribylofs. 


The several chapters are deyoted to ac- 
counts of travel and adventure, descriptions 
of the country and its inhabitants, a con- 
sideration of its resources, and ‘its history and 
present condition. 


210 pp., Illustrated. Price $1.50. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 


39 Park Row, New York. 
Lonpon: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


"WUHL YHOHL SUA TIVLEN MSV 


HUNTING SHIRT. = 


py OTHER “STYLES 


BROKAW M’E’G CO., Newburgh, N. 


SPORTSMAN’S 


Camping or Fishing Tents 
OF ALL KINDS, SHAPES AND SIZES. 


Yacht and Canoe Sails of most approved styles. 
Also awnings for store fronts, windows, yacht boats, 
etc. New style of Canoe Tents made at low fi 5. 


Flags, Burgees and covers of all kinds. amp 
Stoves, Camp Chairs, Sacking Bottoms, Hammocks, 
all kinds of Tasos Tents, and in fact anything made 


from canvas when an intelligent description is given. 
illustrated 


of what may be needed. My beautif: 
circular now ready. Send stamp fcr price list, Ad- 
dress 8. H NWAYW, 60 


“REPELLENE.” 


An Infallible Preventive of the Attacks of 


Mosquitoes, Black Flies, Guats, i 
And All 


Other Insects. 
Neat, clean and easily applied: Contains No TAR, 
will not stain ror injure 1. , 
may be carried without danger of leaking or spilling. 
Price, 25 Cents Per Box. 
NEW YORK AGENTS: ih 
ABBEY & IMBRIE, 18 Vesey Street. 
THOS. J. CONROY, 65 Fulton Street; 


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outh st, N. Y. City. | 


e skin, easily washed off, | - 


New Shell Fjecting 
Double-Action Revolver. 


02 and .38-Cal., Central Fire, Nickel 
Plated, Rubber Stock. Simple, Effec- 
tive, Reuapie. For sale by the Gun and Hardware Trau.. ask your 
Dealers for them. Man’f’d by HARR'NGTON & RICHARDSON, Worcester, Mass 
Ne ee ___._.__.___... == 


Hodgman Rubber Co, 


459 & 461 BROADWAY, Cor Grand Street, 
NEW YORE, ‘ 
ARE OFFERING THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF 


RUBBE EF 


# HUNTING FISHING OVTHIT 


COMPRISING 


! Light Weight Shooting Jackets, 


- Hats, Cartridge Bags, Gun Covers, 


RUBBER FISHING PANTS, 
RUBBER FISHING BOOTS, 


Rubber Blankets, 
COMPLETE RUBBER OUTFITS. 


[ESTABLISHED 1838.] Send for Catalogue. 


Rubber Shooting Jacket. 


Goonrnowv EA Fr’sSs 


India Rubber Glove M’f’e Co. 
505 & 508 


205 BROADWAY, Cor. FULTON ST. 
NEW YORE CITY. 


4 - COMPLETE FOR ‘ 

Hunting and Fishing. | 
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| ‘A practical cook book for canoeists, Corinthian sailors and outers. Practical hecause 
the author gives explicit and intelligible directions for preparing such dishes as he has him- 
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absurdly impracticable dishes given in some so-called camp cookery books. The cooking 
outfit is described, and numerous hints on camp economy add to the value of the work. 
Cloth, 96 pages. Price $1.00. ; . 

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HARRINGTON & RICHARISON'S| SPORTS 


MEN'S DEPOT. 


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Price to hold 8 dozen flies Nee hott Lee $3 00 each, 

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Ducks. Cedaris the lightest and most durable 
wood. Also Geese, Brant, Swan, Coot, Snipe and 
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price list free. 


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years in U. S. Patent 
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Dupont’s Crystal Grain.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 4 
ee unequalled in strength, quickness and clean- 

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Packed in J Ib. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Ducking.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 
3 (fine); burns slowly, strong and very clean; great 
penetration, with a close pattern; adapted for 
glass-ball, pigeon, duck and other shooting, with 
either muzzle or breech-loaders. Packed in 1 Ib. 
and 5 lb. canisters and 644 and 12) Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Choke Bore.—Specially adapted for 
“Choke Bore” Guns, and particularly for prairie 
and upland shooting. Burns slowly, strong and 
moist; does not cake or burn on the barrels, gives 
both a good penetration and a close pattern; will 
be found well adapted for glass-ball and pigeon 
shooting. Made of two sizes only, Nos. 7 and No. 
5, No 7 being the coarsest. Packed in 614 Ib. kegs 
and 1 Ib. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Rifle.—A quick, strong and 
clean powder, of very fine grain, for pistol shoot- 
ing. Packed in 1 Ib, canisters and 64 lb. kegs. 

Dupont’s Rifle Fg. ‘Sea Shooting.’’—F¥¢. 
and FF Fg, ook Ee: for long-range rifle shooting, 


the FFg. and | . for general use, burning 

strong and moist. Packed in 4 1b., 1 1b. and 5 Ib. 

ea 644, 1244.and 25 lb. kegs. Fg. coarse, 
‘g. fine. 


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Powder manufactured to order of any required 
grain or proof. 

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throughout the United States. 


EH. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., 
87 Beaver street, New York. 


N.B.—Use none but DUPONT’S Fg. or FF ¢. for 
long-range rifie shooting. 


Oriental Powder Mills, 


BOSTON, MASS. 
Western Sporting, 
Wild Fowl Shooting, 
Falcon Ducking, 
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FERGUSON’S PATENT ADJUSTABLE 


Reflecting Lamps, 


With Silver Plated Loco- 
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) For Night Hunting and 
P Fishing, Camping, Boating, 
Driving at Night, etc. 

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Superior to all others. 


Send stamp for 
Illustrated Catalogue. 


ALBERT FERGUSON, Office, 65 Fulton St., N.Y. 


Hunting Boots or Shoes, Wholesale 
or Retail. JOHN D. BETHEL, Man’f’r of 
Sportsmen’s Goods, 124 Chambers st., N.Y. 

Send for Prices. No Postal Cards. 


Eaton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
MENTS 


Specially adapted for salt water shooting, ' 


For sale at all principal gun stores. Western 
trade supplied dy E, E. EATON, 58 State street, 
hicazo, Tl, Cannot be sent by mail, 

Manufactured solely by 
GEO. B. EATON, 570 Pavonia Aveuue, 


Jersey City. N. J- 


The Open Shot Regulator. 


For Ducks, Prairie Chickens, Pig- 

=jeons and Squirrels. Uses fine or 

coarse shot. Send for circular. 
WINANS & WOODEN, 

97 West Kinney St., Newark<N. J. 


Spovtamen’s Gonils, 


WILLIAM MILLS & SON, 
Fine Fishing ‘Tackle, 


No. 7 Warren Street, N. Y. 


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H.L. Leonard’sSplitBam boo Rods. 


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CANOE HANDLING. 


By ©. B. VAUX (*“DOT’”’), 


A complete manual for the management of a canoe. The author begins at the very 
beginning, describes and explains the rudiments in the simplest and plainest way possible. 
Everything is made intelligible for beginners: and besides this A B C teaching there are so 
many hints and wrinkles that the oldest canoeist afloat will find pleasure and profit in the 
study of these, The book is complete and concise—no useless duffle between its covers. The 
subjects treated are the choice of a canoe, paddling, sailing, care of the canoe, recipes and 
rules. The text is further elucidated by numerous practical drawings, and the beauty of the 
book is enhanced by the many ornamental vignettes. Pages 168; uniform with ‘‘Canos 
Building.” Price, postpaid, $1.00. 

NEW YORK: Forest AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co, 39Park Row. 
LONDON: Davis & Co., 1 finch Lane, Cornhill. 


AT THE LONDON FISHERIES EXHIBITION 
Las: WIiCcCHo1.:s 


Hexagenal Split Bamboo Fishing Rods 


Were awarded Three Silver Medals and the highest special prize—10 Sovereigns. Neted for exceé! 
ence more than numbers. This is the highest prize awarded to any American for Split Bamboo Rods, 
Manufactured by B. F. NICHOLS, 153 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. 
Send for list with Massachusetts Fish and Game Laws. 


BREEC 


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Extra Heavy Broad Breech DuckingiGuns a Specialty. 
Send for Illustrated Catalogue containing full description. 


L. C. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


|\No Tar. 


‘the Cream a perfect 


Aannninition, ete. 


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MANUFACTURERS OF . 


Gunpowder 


Hazard’s ‘‘Electric Powder.”’ 

Nos. 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse). Unsurpassed in point 
of strength and cleanliness. Packed in square canis 
ters of one pound only. 

Hazard’s ‘‘American Sporting.’ 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse). In1 Ib, canisters and 
614 lb. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short guns. 

Hazard’s ‘Duck Shooting,’”’ 


Nos. 1 (fine) to6 (coarse). In 1 and 5 1b. canisters 
and 644 and 124% {5° kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 
penetration. For field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders, 

Hazard’s “Kentucky Rifle.’’ 


FFFG, FFG and “Sea Shooting” FG in kegs of 25, 
1244 and 614 Ibs. and cans of dlbs. FFFG is also 
packed in 1 and 441b. canisters.. Burns strong and 
moist. The FF¥G and FFG are fayorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the “Sea Shooting”’ PG is the 
standard Hijle Powder of the Country. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. 

GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
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When ordering shells insist that they be 
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BLACK-FLY 
CREAM, 


For Repelling 
Flies, Mosquitoes, Midges and 
Insects, and protecting the Skin 
from Sunburn, Irritation 
and Infection. 


No Stain. 


Guens Farts, N. Y., June 15, 1884. 
Mr, A, 8S. Hinds, Portland, Me.: 

Dear Sir—I have not sooner acknowledged the 
receipt of box of ““Black-Fly Cream,” as I desired 
to first test it; this I have now done on two fishing 
trips where t found the Mosquitoes, Black Flies, 
Punkies and Moose or Deer Fliesin great abundance, 
Although all these pests swarmed about me, I found 
eventive against their bites 


when it was applied to face, hands, ears and neck, 

For many years I have sought after the insect re- 

pee and have tried all manner of compounds 

ut yours is the most thorough, at the same time 

cleanly and not disagreeable. 
Yours truly, 


Price, 25 Cents, Postpaid. 
SOLD BY DEALERS IN SPORTING GOODS. 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Soro By ALL DEALERS Toroucnout HE WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION—!878. 


A, NELSON CHENEY. 


MARTIN’S “Busi- 
ness” Braided Silk 


WALLACH’S 


Map of the Adirondacks. 


IN CLOTH COVERS. PRICE $1.00. 
Forest and Stream Publishing OCo., 
89 Park Row, N. Y. 


The “L.C. Smith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 


-LOADING GUN! 


It has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers ‘pelow the line of 
sight when cocked. 


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WEIGHTS: 
No. 10-Gauge, 814 to 11 lbs. 
No. 12-Gauge, 71g to 91¢ lbs, 


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See each cake is stamped “SPRATTS PATENT" and a “‘X,.” 


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Original Eimsglish Mrledicines. 


Mange Cure, 50 cts. Alterative Cooling Powders, 
Liniment for Sprains, 50 cts. 0 cts. 

Cure for Canker of Ear, 50 cts. Cure for Kheumatism, etc. 50, 
Stimulant for Growth of Hair Cure for Jaundice, 50 cts. 

0 cts. Tonic Condition Pills, 50 cts. 
Cure for Worms, 50 cts. Cure for Distemper, $1.00. 
Purging Pills, Cough Pills, Diarrhwa and Dysentery 

50 cts. - Cure, $1.00. 


DOG SoaFKr. 


Non-Poisonous and free from the danger attending the use of Carbolic Acid. 
Instantly destroys Vermin infesting the skin, and keeps 
the coat in exhibition condition. 


POULTRY MEAL, GAME MEAL AND “CRISSEL,” 


TO INSURE A LARGE AND FERTILE STOCK OF EGGS. 
Samples and full particulars, post free. 


HELLS, 


Especially beneficial a puppies recovering from distemper, and for Dainty a ¥ 
e 


eders and Sick or Pet Dogs. 


CAT FOOD. 


In 5c. half-pound packets. Sufficient to feed a cat for 2 days. 


FORAGE BISCUITS. 


GROUND OF EEE. BONE MEAL FOR POUL- 


OR CHICKS 
CARDIAC, A TONIC FOR POULTRY. 


Roup Paste, 50 cts, Tonic Condition Paste, 50 cts. Gape 
Cure for Chicks, 50 cts. Disinfectant for Poultry Houses, 
per packet, 25 cts. Insect Powder, per tin, 25 cts. 


PIGHON FOOD for Rearing Young Squabs. 


Pamphlet on Pigeon Rearing, post free. 


the case of bad feeders. 


Biscuits, Plain Round Dog Biscuits, Pet Dog Biscuits, 
ound Oat Meal Dog Biscuits. Bone Meal for Puppies. 


Puppy, 


A Boon te Breeders! 


tets. H.C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio. 


Prepared Puppy Food. 


Rears Puppies from Birth. 


Mr. JoHn M. TRACY has won a reputation for his faithful portraits of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 


“a pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 


siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 


Mr, Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 


We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals. 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches, They are as follows: 


Title of Picture. 
oa Shooting in Tennessee, 
the Grouse Moor, - 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 


Name of Dog or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 
= - Emperor Fred 

Dash III. and Countess May 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
39 Park Row, New York. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE. 
1, The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 


2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
3. The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish. 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
» 6, The Unlucky Bass. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. 


For sale by all newsdealers. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
39 Park Row,.New York. 


LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KENNEL RECORD AND ACCOUNT BOOK consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. ‘ 

In the preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem. Itis hoped thatwith such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
have been accustomed to preserve. 
Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 
Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


entry forms for the use of the breeder. 


every experienced breeder, 


ance. 


amore careful system of record than the 
(size 9x11} in.), price $3. 


sheet, 22x28. Price, $1 each. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUB. CO... 39 Park How. N. W. 


Rabbit Hounds. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16in, high, 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, 
at $10, $15 and $20 each, Satisfaction guaranteed. 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 237 South Highth st., 
Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tt 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
jy8,tf 


= ee EES 
HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 
Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs io po 
IVs, 


Es ee ee ee 
OR SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 
setters and pointers, thoroughly field trained. 


Only those wishing first-class dogs will address, 
GEO, W, LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass. 


. -° ~~ 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale a few copies of an elegant steel engraving 
_of the celebrated pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of 


Lancaster, Mass. — 


7. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


Price 10 cents, 


200 pages 


POINTER PUPS 


By champion Graphic ex Vinnie, by champion 
Bracket ex Rosa, by champion Bracket ex Lucia. 
The above stock is noted for its bench show and 


field se ee eS and . pampign any apply 
to CLIFTON KENNELS, 75 Clifton Place, Jersey 
City, N. J. sep30,tf 


GREYHOUNDS FUK SALE, 
By champion Memnon out of champion Mother 
Demdike, the champion of England and America 
The above have more prizes to their credit than 
any other greyhounds living. The Forest AND 
STREAM says of Mother Demdike: ‘The most per- 
fect_preyhound we have ever seen.’ CEAS. D, 
WEBBER, 10 Broadway, New York City. j722,5mo 
a a a i 


King Charles Spaniels. 


Angora kittens, pure blood, moderate prices. 
Enclose stamp. KING CHARLES KENNEL, 
No, 6 Second street, New York. 


- “THE COMMON SENSE OF DOG DOCTORING.” 
25 Cents, or post free, 28 cents. 
Pamphlet on Canine Diseases, and Full List of Medicines, Post Free. 


SPRATTS PATENT (AMERICA) LIMITED, 239, 241, 243 & 245 East Fifty-Sixth St., N. Y. 
Pictures of the Field. 


_Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


CANADIAN 


The property of R. L). Purcell Lilewellin, 
AND 


BELLE OF BOW, 


The property of Barclay Field, 
ILLUSTRATED IN CCLORS IN 


“LAND AND WATER,” 


WITH WEEKLY ARTICLES ON 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T. Teasdale-Buckell, 


Who sent to America all the imported Llewellin 
Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 
winning brace of setters in the English National 
Field Trials, and has hunted as many winners of 
the Field Trial Derby. 


LAND AND WATER mailed direct to any part 
of the world outside the United Kingdom, from 
the office, at following rates: 12 months, 17s. 6d.; 
6 months, 8s. 9d.; 3 months, 4s.6d. Single copies 
mailed fer fourpence. 


OFFICE: 182, Strand, London, Eng. 
Rosecroft Kennels, 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Puppies by Fairy King ex Countess Floy, Fore- 
ay ex Passion, Yale Belton ex Forest Dora for 
sale. 

Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie) in the stud. 


a 


Fee $20. 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for field 
trials or private use. Reference given. W. G. 
SMITH, Marydel, Md. 


Buena e Vista © Kennels. 
St. BERNARDS 


ashionably bred and of the best 
known strains, Gorrect in col- 
Grown dogs : 
and puppies for sale; full and 


or, markings, etc, 


guaranteed pedigree sent with 
each dog sold, Only superior 
specimens sent from the K ennels. 


Address, with stamp, 


KENSICO STATION, 
WESTCHESTER 00,, N. Y, 


DOGS FOR SALE. 


Setters, pointers, spaniels, fexhounds, beagles, 
dachshunde, Newfoundlands, German tiger mas- 
tiffs, fox-terriers, Scotch terriers, Skye terriers, 
Yorkshire terriers, bull-terriers, bulldogs, pugs, 
French poodles, St. Bernards, mastiffs and black 
and tan terriers. Pups of all the above breeds 
constantly on hand. Those desiring to purchase 
will do well to consultme. WM. W. SILVEY, 135 
South Highth street, Phiiadelphia, Pa. : 


The Field Sporisman’s Picture Co. 


PALMYRA, N. Y.,~ 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo. 
graphs taken by Mr, Waiker at the Eastern Field 
Trials. Lists and prices on application. 


OR SALE.—ENGLISH BEAGLE HOUND 

pups, 2 and 6 mos. old, out of good hunting 

stock, Price $10 and upward according to quality. 
G. L. BARNES, Tyringham, Mass. jy22.38m0 


ANTED.—DOGS TO HANDLE ON QUAIL. 

Best of reference; satisfaction guaranteed. 

Address GEO. H. HILL, Miami Kennels, Madeira, 
hio, jy 22,3mc 


PORTSMAN’S KENNEL.—TRAINING, BREAK- 
ing and Boarding of sporting dogs, Ravine a 
free run; eepaalty for fifty boarders. D.F WIiL- 
BUR, Prop., Box 303, Bridgewater, Mass. may13,tf 


COUNT WIND’EM. 


FYPwroultry and Pigeon Soap. 


“The Common Sense of Poultry Keeping,” 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 
“The Common Sense of Pheasant Rearing,” 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 


DOWN-TOWN Depot: 


18 South William Street, New York. 
se 518 8S. James Street, Montreal. 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated degs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 10x12. 


SA} P TH, BANG BANG, RUSH 
GLADSTONE, DARKNESS, PEEP-0’-DAY, 
BESS A., AMERICAN DAN, CARRIE J. 
PINK B., JULE, DASH AND BESS, PRIDE 
OF THE BORDER. 


Price for the full set of twenty-six pictures 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address 


Forest and Stream Pub. Co., 


P.O. Box 2832. New York City 


THE BEST ENGLISH PAPER IS 
‘“The Stock-Keeper” 
AND 


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For all news and information concerning 
Doss, 
Poultry, 


Pizceons, 
Rabbits, Cage-Birds, Etc. 


_ Itis the recognized English organ on these sub- 
jects, and enjoys the largest circulation of any 
paper of its class. American breeders will find the 
best English stock advertised in its columns. 
Annual Subscription, 13 Shillings, 
OFFicEes: 139 and 140 Fleet street, E. C.:, London. 
ES 


The Best in the Market. 
AUSTIN’S 


Jog bread. 
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Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
3uperior to any dog food made. 


MANUFACTURED BY 


AUSTIN & GRAVES, 
116 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass. 


AGENTS: 
POPE & STEVENS, 114 Chambers st., N. Y., and 
° 514 Commerce st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


WOODILL'S IMPROVED DOG-SOAP, 


| Will positively Kill Fleas and Improve the Coat. 


Endorsed by Jas. Watson, Frank Dole, Edw. 
Lever, Arthur Chambers, A. F. Hausmann, Che- 
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Imparts a Natural Gloss to the Coat, and 

renders the skin Soft and Smooth. 

The only soap that will positively kill fleas and 
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For sale by Druggists and Dealers. 


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718 Green St., Philadelphia. 
Sent by mail on receipt of 25 cents. 


Bohannan’s Magic Skin Cure. 
A positive and absolute cure for 
Cures quicker, cheaper and better MAN GE. 
than any article ever offered to the public. Two 
cakes, $1, post paid. No cure no pay. Address 
A. A. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn. 


THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS 


SHMONT’S TREATISE on their management 
in Health andin Disease. Price $2. Tor sale by 
all booksellers, or sent, postpaid, on receipt of price by 


§, LORING THAYER, 186 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. 


MASTIFFS. 


_ Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. Y. 


Pointer Puppies For Sale. 


A dog and bitch, liver and white, 10 ws. old, by 
Bang Bang outof Fan Fan, I will take one or two 
dogs South to train for the field trials, For terms 
address J. N. LEWIS, Ramseys, N. J. jy82,8mo0 


Snap or wing 
shooting with 
ANN ae cae uty. 

ING an cheaply 
IS learned with 
the Raub Mag- 


pom. azine Trap. 
oes acc I HILO No — assistant 

* » ak ai ; required. 
Practice cardboard and clay targets. Gives 


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London.Conn. HartiEy & GRAHAM, New York! 
Wholesale Agents. 


OIN THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION. 
Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- 
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E. Russell. Springfield, O.; C. M. Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- 
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Allen's Metal Duck Caller, 


(NEW REED,) 


The only caller that perfectly imitates the 
Wild Duck. Price, $1.00. 


Allen's Bow-Facing Oars, 


Warranted to work perfectly on any boat. A 
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Allen’s Brass Shell Swage 


All sizes. Price, $1.00. 


F, A. ALLEN, Monmouth, Ill. 


THE 


“ Niagara Falls’ Black Bird 


Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made, 
Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with 
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market. ‘Sample box of 100 birds, $1. Send for prices to 


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MAKERS OF 


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Ww 


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OW CAN A BOOT BE WATERPROOF 

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as the water out, and perspiration that finds its 
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| was the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament 
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What the Champions of the World Say: 


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Rebounding Lock. \ 
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JUMBOLENE. 


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Goods, at 50 centa per bottle. 


THOS. JENNESS & SON, 
PROPRIETORS, 


Bangor, Me., U. 8. A. = 


Agents; John P, Lovell’s Sons, Boston; Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett ica 
Von Lengér ke and Detmold, New Pore ’ le Co. Chicag 


PRICE, $75 to $300.00. 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
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Send for illustrated catalogue. 
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NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 14 Murray St. 
PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH 0. GRUBB & OO., 712 Market St. 
_ BOSTON J. P. LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington St. 


DOG TRAINING: 


8. T.@HAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM, 
For sale ut this offiee. Price $1.00. 


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THE TRYON COMPLETE BREECH LOADING SHOTGUN.Innp cviN IcaATUcD \apvcro 
Manufactured by ‘ z s 40 baler Seid dat DOG SKIN LEATHER JACKETS 


Ss Soft and pliable as kid, Nof shrunk or injured by water, Entirely waterproof and windproof. A 
complete protection to sportsmen or any exposed to cold or wet. Wor horseback riding, driving or walk- 
ing in cold weather. Worn under the oyercoat, they are a handsome garment and much used. A 
capital jacket for bicycle use, skating and sleighing. 
‘We have just received and now offer the first lot for this season, and the present inyoice comprises 
the finest skins we have imported for years. 


e-wE TAKE THH ENTIRE PRODUCT OF THE Ma NUFACTURES OF ABOVE FINEST 
JACKETS, AND THIS MAKE CANNOT BE OBTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES. 
An early selection is advised. Common qualities of ofher makes also in stock, 
A quality, the very finest skin, - = - - - $18 00 
Cie not as fine, = = - $800, $1000 and 15 00. 
= @ spool mleasn re men Br OnS chest puteae ieee If money is sent with order we will forward free b 
- . mail, and if not satisfactory on receipt we will return money on return of Jacket. We are already sell- 
“Field” Trial, Londen, May, 1876; Winner of the Twenty — ing many of ahem, ' Entire a et s URE Tigee is 
+) : : . R K "As therz are many different makes of Leather Jackets in the market advertised as finest, etc. 
Guinea Prize for Choke Bores; Winner of the Penetration Te mostly made here of commen skins, we invite those desiring such to send for one of pecan if not 


making the Highest Average Penetration on Record, &c., &c. &, found superior on examination to any other, it can.be returned at our expense or we will refund money. 


Ask your dealer to send forone; They beat the World for S) sf of WILLIAM RE AD & SONS, 107 Washington St., Boston. 


AGENTS FOR BARNARD’S sPOHKTSMEN’S WE 
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Sy ‘a i aE 
PRICES OF GUNS.. 


HE prices of W. W. Greener’s renowned ‘Facile 
Princeps” Hammerless and Patent “Treble 
Wedgetast” Guns are as below. Quality in every 
case guaranteed. Shooting equal to that obtained 
at any public trial at home or abroad. 


- Prices for Hammer or Hammerless. 


Prices of the Ejector Guns. 


HE “EJECTOR” GUN is made in one quality 

only, in three styles of finish, and is sold at 

lower prices than ordinarily charged by leading 
makers for Hammerless Guns, viz: 


A. QUALITY, very best finish, Fancy or Plain, $259 A, Quality, Special Best Gun............... -- - $300.00 
4. QUALITY, best style of London finish........ 3) 1. Ordinary Best Gun,,....--.-.:-+--++- seers» 275.00 
QUALITY, ordinary plain finish 275 2. nee watt less engraving and more plainly 
ae ee eT Nished oe. 14 Me lee Facials = Se 7 
3, Moderately engraved and well finished..... 200.00 
A Second Edition of “THE GUN” now 4. Engraved and plainly finished.............. 150 00 


ready. 770 pages, 550 illustrations. Price $2.50; post 
paid $2.85. Thoroughly revised.and corrected, with 
an Appendix containing Notes on Novelties, Ignition, 
Steel Barrels, Proof of Guns, ete. 


CARTRIDGES. 


5, Piainky mounted and finished, no engraving 125,00 
Cheapest quality Treble Wedgefast Gun...... 100.00 


THE TREBLE WEDGEFAST ACTION. 
Increases the strength of the breech action enormously; 
there cau be no gaping at the breech. and with all the thou- 
sands of guns so mde since introduced in 1873, NOT ONE 


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: : 4 j iti D . giving complete immunity from 
Loaded in the best manner with English or American the Sporting Shotgun. Gander ERODE OE EEGae LM tEE Ghats cas ho teatte 

owder, and put up in packages of twenty-five with “yint i hot corner; one gun wil! do the Jighter and safer and stronger than on any other principle. 
full particulars as to load and quality of ammuni- Sor ane Simple, duceble, bate, na ntel ire Ni reatior, in every” way a preat TRAP GUN, $85. 
tion at reasonable prices, Artificial Birds of all convenience. Hundreds of these guns are now in daily use and give complete satis- > a $5.00 
kinds for practice shooting. fd athiot 10-Bores, Bxara..... ste. - ser ss 5.00, 

FEN RY oadway, New York. 
OQ. Ga GES BS ie BLE & "ili ( 


Just Out. By 
PROF, ED. 2 
SH A W, late instruc- 
tor at Harvard Universi- 
ty. With 40 ele- 
gant new illus- 
trations photo- 
graphed fromlife 
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SHORE BIRDS. 


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PRICE $7.50. ly the most perfeet 
TELLS OF ( teacher, and the 
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shore shooting a c W..: tri S. ide snap, Lo nap and Hammerless, by the publishers. . Vv 
TV. Nomenclature—A list of our American species 8. & W. .38 Cartridges : te sect P BONS, BOSTON, M ASS. 


of Limicole, with a desciiption of each 


ae onal Reamer JOHN P. LOVELL’S SONS, 


VI. Blinds and Decoys—How. to shoot them after 


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THOMAS J. CONROY, 


Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 


Fine Fishing Tackle and Camping Goods. 


65 Fulton St., NW. W. 


CONROY'S CELEBRATED 
“Silver King” Multiplying Reels. 


Fine Rubber and German Silver, Full Steel Pivot, Patent Back 
i Sliding Click, S-Shape Balance Handle. 


These are the strongest and freest running reels on the market. _They have been practi- 
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used. : 


Hexagonal Split Bamboo Rods, Calcutta Bamboo Rods, | and 2 joints, 
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“Cuttyhunk” Lines, Knobbed O’Shaughnessy Hooks, Etc. 


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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1886. 


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Manufactured by B. F. NICHOLS, 153 Milk 


treet, Boston, 


Send for list with Massachusetts Fish and Game Laws. 


The “L.¢. Smith” To 


Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking=Guns a Specialty. 
Send for Illustrated Catalogue containing full description. 


L. C. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


Ammunition, ete. 


The Hazard Powder Co, 


MANUFACTURERS OF 


Gunpowder 


Hazard’s “Electric Powder.” 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse), Unsurpassed in point 

of strength and rieantinnee Packed in square canta 

ters of one pound only. . 
Hazard’s ‘‘American Sporting.” 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse). In1 Ib. canisters and 
614 Ib. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short guns. 

Hazard’s “Duck Shooting.” 


Nos. 1 (fine) to6 ett In 1 and 5 lb. canisters 
and 644 and 12% lb. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 
penetration. For field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders. 

Hazard’s “Kentucky Rifie.’’ 


FFFG, FFG and ‘Sea Shooting’’ FG in kegs of 25, 
1244 and 614 lbs. and cans of 5dlbs. FFFG is also 
packed in 1 and 44 1b. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FF FG and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary SporHing and the “Sea Shooting” FG is the 
standard Rifle Powder of the Country. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. 

GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET .POW-. 
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The above can be hadi of dealers, or of the Com- 
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sale at our office. 

63 PINE STREET, NEW YORK. 

When ordering shells insist that they be 
loaded with Hazard Powder. 


Cal. (debbie 
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88 Cal. 
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77C¢ BERS ST. N.Y. 
BERKELE Co. BA Bor 2002. 


HIN DS’ 


BLACK-FLY 
CREAM, 


For Repelling 
Fillies, Mosquitoes, Midges and other 
Insects, and protecting the Skin 
from Sunburn, Irritation 
and Infection. 


No Tar. No Stain. 


Guens Fauus, N. Y., June 15, 1884. 
Mr. A. 8. Hinds, Portland, Me.: 

Dear Srr—I have not sooner acknowledged the 
receipt of box of “Black-Fly Cream,’ as I desired 
to first test it; this I have now done on two fishing 
trips where I found the Mosquitoes, Black Flies, 
Punkies and Moose or Deer Fliesin great abundance, 
Although all these pests swarmed about me, I found 
the Cream a perfect See ree against their bites 
when it was applied to face, hands, ears and neck, 
For many years I have sought after the insect re- 

ellent, and have tried all manner of compounds 

ut yours is the most thorough, at the same time 
cleanly and not disagreeable, 
Yours truly, A. NELSON CHENEY. - 


Price, 25 Cents, Postpaid. 
SOLD BY DEALERS IN SPORTING GOODS. 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Soro By ALL DEALERS Turoucnout THe WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION-I878. 


MARTIN'S “Busi- 

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= Lines are made of the 

Rory best silk, both 

raw and soft, and are all that can be desired. 

Circulars and samples free. Made only by E. J. 
MARTIN, Rockville, Conn. 


WALLACEH’S 


IN CLOTH COVERS. PRICE $1.00. 
Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 
39 Park Row, N. Y. 


' Action, Double Cross-Bolted 


BREECH-LOADING GUN! 


It has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
sight when cocked. 


STRONGEST FASTENING KAOWA 


WEIGHTS: _ 
No. 10-Gauge, 814 to 11 Ibs. _ 
“N’ No. 12-Gauge, 734 to 934 Ibs. 


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BEWARE OF WORTHLESS IMITATIONS! 
See each cake is stamped “SPRATTS PATENT” and a ‘‘X.’”’ 


Cakes. 


from distemper, and for Dainty 


Especially beneficial for puppies recoverin 
7 Peed et Dogs. 


ers and Sick or 


CAT FOOD. 


In 5c. half-pound packets. Suflicient to feed a cat for 2 days, 


FORAGE BISCUITS. 


Invaluable for conditioning Horses, and as a change of food, especially in 
the case of bad feeders. 


4 


PUPPY Biscuits, Plain Round Dog Biscuits, Pet Dog Biscuits, 
ound Oat Meal Dog Biscuits. Bone Meal for Puppies. 


Prepared Puppy Food. 


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The Original English Dog Food. Best and Cheapest. 90,000 Dogs Consume Two Hundred Tons Weekly, and Eat no other Food. | 
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SPRATTS PATENT Meat “Fibrine” Vegetable Dog Cakes {With Beetroot! 


No Trouble! 


SPRATTS PATENT 


Orisinal Exselish Medicines, 


Mange Cure, 50 cts. Alterative Cooling Powders, 
Liniment for Sprains, 50 cts. 50 cts. 

Cure for Canker of Ear, 50 cts. Cure for Rheumatism, etc. 50. 
Stimulant for Growth of Hair Cure for Jaundice, 50 cts. 

50 cts. Tonic Condition Pills, 50 cts. 
Cure for Worms, 50 cits. Cure for Distemper, $1.00. 
Purging Pills, Cough Pills, Diarrhoea and Dysentery 

0 ets. Cure, $1.00. 


DOG SoaFp. 


Non-Polsonous and free from the danger attending the use of Carbolic Acid. 
Instantly destroys Vermin infesting the skin, and keeps 
the coat in exhibition condition. 
“THE COMMON SENSE OF DOG DOCTORING.’’ 
25 Cents, or post free, 28 cents. 


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POULTRY MEAL, GAME MEAL AND “CRISSEL,” 


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Samples and full particulars, post free. 


GROUND OYSTER SHELLS, BONE MEAL FOR POUL- 
TRY OR CHICKS. 


CARDIAC, A TONIC FOR POULTRY. 


Roup Paste, 50 cts. Tonic Condition Paste, 50 cts. Gape 
Cure for Chicks, 50 cts. Disintectant for Poultry Houses, 
per packet, 25 cts, Insect Powder, per tin, 25 cts. 


PIGEON FOOD for Rearing Young Squabs. 
Pamphlet on Pigeon Rearing, post free. 
Poultry and Pigeon Soap. 
“The Common Sense of Poultry Keeping,” 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 


A Boon to Breeders! Rears Puppies from Birth. 


Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


Mr. JoHN M. TRACY has won a reputation for his faithful ers of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
@ pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 

We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserye with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals, 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches. They are as follows: 


Title of Picture. 
- Quail Shooting in Tennessee, 
n the Grouse Moor, - 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 


Name of Dog or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep o' Day 
= - Emperor Fred 
Dash ITI. and Countess May 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
39 Park Row, New York. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


Bry AWAHSOOSE. 


1. The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike, 
3. The Foxand His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish. 
5. The Robin and. the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 
7%. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seyen fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. Price 10 cents. 
For sale by all newsdealers. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
89 Park Row, New York. 


LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KENNEL RECORD AND ACcoUNT BOOK consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder, Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
every experienced breeder. ple provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 

In the preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
@ more careful system of record than cag have been accustomed to preeny 200 pages 
(size 9x114 in.), price $3. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 

Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale a few copies of an elegant steel engraving 
of the celebrated pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of 
sheet, 22x28. Price, $1 each. 

FOREST AND STREAM PUR. CO.. 89 Park Row. N. Y, 


Pamphlet on Canine Diseases, and Full List of Medicines, Post Free. 


SPRATTS PATENT (AMERICA) LIMITED, 239, 241, 243 & 245 East Fifty-Sixth St., N.Y. 
COUNT WIND’EM, 


cal ‘ : 
Rabbit Hounds. 

A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16in. high, 

dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, 

aiid, $15 and $20 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. 

ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 237 South Highth st., 


1 
Ss 
Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tf 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
jy8,tf Lancaster, Mass. 


HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 


Gray Pea and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
rets. . C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio. jy22,tt 


OR SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 
setters and pointers, thoroughly field trained. 
| Suis. those wishing first-class dogs will 

GE 1 . LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass. 


a 


ie fn 


address, 


POINTER PUPS 


By champion Graphic ex Vinnie, by champion 
Bracket ex Rosa, by champion Bracket ex Lucia. 
The above stock is noted for its bench show and 
field qualities. For prices and particulars apply 
to CLIFTON KENNELS, % Clifton Place, Jersey 
City, N. J. sepa0,tt 


Se eS 
GREYHOUNuwS FwK sALE, 
By champion Memnon out of champion Mother 
Demdike, the champion of England and America 
The above have more prizes to their credit than 


any Cet pee ray hour da living, The FoREST AND 


STREAM Says Of Mother Demdike: “The most per- 

fect greyhound we have ever seew.’’ CRAS. D, 

WEBBER, 10 Broadway, New York Uity, j722,2mo 
t 


King Charles Spaniels. 


__ Angora kittens, pure blood, moderate rices, 
dose stamp. "KING CHARLES KENNET, 
Bee et icc Roy oe : 


CANADIAN 


The property of R. Ll. Purcell Llewellin, 


BELLE OF BOW, 


The property of Barclay Field, 
ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS IN 


“LAND AND WATER,” 


WITH WEEKLY ARTICLES ON 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T; Teasdale-Buckell, 


Who sent to America all the imported Llewellin 
Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 
winning brace of setters in the English National 
Field Trials, and has hunted as many winner's of 
the Field Tria] Derby. 


LAND AND WATER mailed direct to any part 
of the world outside the United Kingdom, from 
the office, at following rates: 12 months, 17s. 6d.; 
6 months, 8s. 9d.; 3 months, 4s. 6d. Single copies 
mailed fer fourpence. 


OFFICE: 182, Strand, London, Eng. 
FIRST LESSONS 


Doz Training 
Standards and Potts of Judging 
ALL BREEDS OF DOGS. 


Being the Standards of “Stonehenge” and also 
those adopted by Specialty Clubs, 
evised to Date. 


Price, 25 Cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
389 Park Row, New York. 


Rosecroft Kennels, 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Puppies by Fai 
man ex Passion, 
sale. 

Fair 

ee 


King. ex Countess Floy, Fore- 
ale Belton ex Forest Dora. for 


King (Foreman ex Jessie) in the stud. 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for field 
trials or private use. Reference given. W. G. 
SMITH, Marydel, Md. 


St. Bernards 


Of purest Swiss strain, from 
the Kennel of Mr. Hy. Schu- 
macher, Bern, Switzerland, 
orders now booked for puppies 
of ‘ Apollo” — “ Bernice,” 
and ‘“Rigi’—“Diana,” litters. 
Two handsome Swiss dogs 
for sale about 2 years old, 
special attention given to im- 
‘porting from Switzerland and 
England, 
Address, with stamp, 


W. W. Tucker, 


P. O. Box 1338, N. Y. 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co., 


PALMYRA, N. Y., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
graphs taken by Mr. Walker at the Hastern Field 
Trials. Lists and prices on application, 


' “The Common Sense of Pheasant Rearing,” 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 
DOWN-TOWN Depot: ee South William Street, New York. 


8 S. James Street, Montreal. 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated degs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 1012, 

LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE, BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Pointer), 
SENSATION, GLADSTONE, ASHING 
MONARCH, SAN ROY, GATH, BANG 
BANG, RUSH GLADSTONE DARKNESS, 
PEEP-O’-DAY, BESS A., RICAN DAN, 
CARRIE J., PINK B., JULE, DASH AND 
BESS, PRIDE OF THE BORDER. 

Price for the full set of twenty-four pictures, 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address 

Pub. Co., 


Forest and Stream 
P. O. Box 2882. New York City 


THE BEST ENGLISH PAPER IS 
“‘The Stock-Keeper” 
AND 


FANCIERS’ CHRONICLE 
For all news and information concerning 


Doss, 
Poultry, 


Pigeons, 
Rabbits, Cage-Birds, Etc. 

It is the recognized English organ on these sub- 
jects, and enjoys the largest circulation of any 
paper of its class. American breeders will find the 

est English stock advertised in its columns. 

Annual Subscription, 13 Shillings. 
OrrFiczs: 139 and 140 Fleet street. E. C., London. 


The Best in the Market, 
AUSTIN’S 


Dogo Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
superior to any dog food made. 


MANUFACTURED BY 


AUSTIN & GRAVES, 
116 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass. 


AGENTS: 
POPE & STEVENS, 114 Chambers st., N. Y., and 
514 Commerce st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


WOODILL'S IMPROVED DO SOAP. 


Will positively Kill Fleas and Improve the Coat. 
Endorsed by Jas. Watson, Frank Dole, Edw. 
Lever, Arthur Chambers, A. F. Hausmann, Che- 
quasset Kennels, L. Shuster and other exhibitors 
Imparts a Natural Gloss to the Coat, and 
renders the skin Soft and Smooth, 

The only soap that will positively kill fleas and 
other Parasites without injury to the animal. 
No Carbolic Acid, no Disagreeable odor, and is a 
perfectly harmless PURE WHITE SOAP. In- 
valuable to Exhibitors. 

For sale by Druggists and Dealers. 


net WOODILL’S *:"° 


and get 


GEO. D. WOODILL, Manufacturer, 
718 Green St., Philadelphia. 
Sent by mail on receipt of 25 cents. 


Bohannan’s Magic Skin Cure. 


A positive and absolute cure for 
Cures quicker, cheaper and better MAN GE. 
than any article ever offered to the public. Twe 


cakes, #1, post paid. Nocure no pay. Address 
A. A. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn, 


THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS 


A SHMONT’S TREATISE on their management 
in Health andin Disease. Price $2. Yor sale by 
all booksellers, or sent, postpaid, on receipt of price by 


§, LORING THAYER, 186 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. 


MASTIFFS. 


Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. Y. 


Pointer Puppies For Sale. 


A dog and bitch, liver and white, 10 ws. old, by 
Bang Bang outof Fan Fan, I will take one or two 
dogs South to train for the field trials, 
address J. N. LEWIS, Ramseys, N. J. 


For terms 
jy22,3moe 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


en 


Not Mucz To Look ar. Bur A RARE ‘UN TO Go. 


OMAR Sietaes o Poot Lae. ee eee SHOOT QUICK & 


Snap OF WDB 
shooting wit 
. Tifle easily 
INN and cheaply 
= learned with 
» the Raub Mag- 
eB azine ‘Trap, 
: ih No assistant 
_ . required. 
Practice camdpound and clay targets. Gives 
10,000 shots for $5. Address JOS. L. RAUB, New 
London, Conn. HARTLEY & GRAHAM, New York: 
Wholesale Agents, © 
LRM ES ES PS RE LT Ee a 
OIN THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION. 
Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- 
mation, to the Secretary. Matt R. Freeman, Gen- 
eral Manager. F. C. Etheridge, Secretary and 
Treasurer. Macon, Ga. Board of Directors: Dr. L. 
E. Russell, Springfield, O.; 0. M. Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city ; Washing- 
ton A. Cester, Flatbush, L.:I; Wm. G Cooper, 
Savanvah, Ga.; ; E. A. Crawford, Tallahassee, Fia.; 
M. R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F, Cc. Etheridge, 
Macon, Ga. 


De- Capper, he-tapeer Wad-Seater & abide 


Combined 
98'L2'dy "4g 5 


PRICES REDUCED. 


Adapted to all lengths and kinds of paper or brass 
shells, 10 and 12-gauge. Circulars free. 
D. BROWN, Olneyville, R. I. 


Every Prominent Gundealer Sells 


Allen's Metal Duck Caller, 


(NEW REED,) 


The only caller that perfectly del the 
Wild Duck. Price, $1.00 


Allen’s Bow-Facing Oars, 


Warranted to work perfectly on any boat. A 
great thing for hunting and fishing. Price, $8.00. 


Allen's Brass Shell Swage 


All sizes. Price, $1,00, 


F. A. ALLEN, Monmouth, Ill. 


THE 


“Niagara Falls” Black Bird 


Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made. 
Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with 
all other targets. Can be thrown from clay pigeon 
trap or our trap. The cheapest and best target on the 
market. Sample box of 100 birds, $1. Send for prices to 


NIAGARA FLYING TARGET Co., 
MAEERS OF 


BLACK BIRDS, TARGET BALLS, TRAPS, ETC. 


P.O. Box 427, Suspension a HLT ORI Bri C, NOY: 5 BN i 


.The Bat 


Thrown from a 
Clay-Pigeon Trap 
or our own Trap. 


No breakage or fail- 
No shot marks. Ever, 


ures in trap. 


No hard clay. 
one breaks when hit. Flight and price not equalled. 


We also manufacture Balls and Traps. Send for 
our prices before ordering elsewhere. TARGET 
BALL & B. P. CO., Limited, Lockport, N. Y. 


GOLD MEDAL, PARIS, 1878, 
BAKER’S 


Broakfast Cocoa. 


y¥ Warranted absolutely pure 
Cocoa, from which the excess of 
Oil has been removed. It has three 
times the strength of Cocoa mixed 
with Starch, Arrowroet or Sugar, 
and is therefore far more economi- 
cal, costing less than one cent a 
| HW cup. It is delicious, nourishing, 
YT } strengthening, easily digested, and 
| |i} admirably adapted for invalids as 
| Mat well as for persons in health. 
~ Sold by Grocers everywhere. 


V. BAKER & CO, Dorchester, Hass. 


OW CAN A BOOT BE WATERPROOF 

AND NOT SWEAT THE FEET? Common 
waterproof boots keep the perspiration in as well 
as the water out, and perspiration that finds its 
way through leather is kept in the rubber beot. 
This renders the sock wet, and, when the wearer 
ceases walking, causes the cold elammy feeling 
which is so objectionable and unhealthy. 


THE HANNAFORD VENTILATED 


RUBBER BOOT, 


while it is waterproof and as warm as any es 

made, provides a way for the perspiration to escape; 
at each step the foul air is forced out of the boot, 

and when the weight of the body is removed from 
the compressible top sole, fresh air is admitted to 
the foot; thus the sock is "kept free from the mois- 
ture which causes the feet to become cold, sore, and 
tender. Send for circular. 


HANNAFORD VENTILATED BOOT CO. 
79 Milk Street, Boston. 


Publirations. 
The English “ Fishing Gazette,” 


Devoted to ropes VhAkes Bee and sea fishing, anc 


fvery Saturday, 16 aes folio. price 2d. 
yoRiEs XI. commenced with number 429 for 
July 11, 1885, 
Epitor—R. B. eee tee 
Free by post for one year for 12s. 6d. 
any address in the United Biates 

Sent direct from the office for any portion of a 
eae atthe above rate. U.§. poate 6 xtamps can 

© remitted, or ala ese payable to Same path 
Low, Marston & Co., the proprietors. 

Contains special articles on all fresh and salt 
water fish and fishing; reports of the state of the 
rivers; reports from angling clubs; fishculture and 
natural histo: 7; where to fish; angling notes and 

Merigs) angling exchange column; notices of 
hing tackle, books, &c., and other features. 

A copy of the current. number can be had (post 
free by sending six cents in stamps to R. B. Mars. 
ton, the FISHING GAZETTE office, 12 and 13, 
Fetter-lane, London. 

The FISHING GAZETTE circulates extensively 
among anglers and country gentlemen in all parte 
of the Empire, 

“There 18 a large public interestin fishing, . . 
An excellent class organ.’’"— World. 

‘One of the ste authorities en these and kindres 
Te A teiehtor “ana littl t pub 

righter and gayer © paper is not pu 
lished.” —Mayfair. E 4 

The FISHING ‘GAZETTE is quoted by the Time: 
and all the best papers. 

One of the best mediums for 


ADVERTISEMENTS 


of fishing tackle makers, fishculturists, hotels an 

fishing quarters, whisky, waterproof fishin goods. 
cigars and tobacco, books of angling, and other 
requirements of an uglers: also for all general adver- 
tisements addressed to a well-to-do class in ali parts 


of the eountry and abroad. 
Office—12 and 13, Fetter-lane London 


TROUT FLIES, 


REDUCED TO 


20c. Per Dozen 


Until Dec. 1, 1886, to close out stock. 


H. 
318 Fulton Street, 


H. KIFHEH, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 


¥ $3.20) to 


Hotels and Routes tor Sportemen. 
Maine Sportsmen’s Resort 


SMITH’S FARM, 
Tim Pond and the Seven Ponds. 


A limited number of guests can obtain good board 
with pleasant rooms newly furnished at the farm 
house. Beautiful mountain scenery as can be found 
in New England. Pure spring water, high moun- 
tain air, no hay fever or malaria, pleasant. drives to 
good trout brooks. Expert fly-fishermen who'bave 
fished Tim and the Seven Ponds pronounce it the 
best fly-fishing in America. The camps have been 
theroughly renovated and everything put in perfect 
order. Tim Pond in care of Mr. Lambert, Seven 
Ponds m care of my son Hdgar Smith. With faith- 
ful attendants we are prepared to give better satis- 
faction than ever before. In these ponds trout rise 
to the fly through the entire season. We refer by 
permission to Prof, A. M. Mayer, Stevens Institute 
of Technology, Hehenouy INdas E. Lunitz. 50 Cen- 
tre st., New York; E Messenger, Bromfield 
House; A.W. Robinson, 33-Wintes st., Boston, Mass.; 
Wm. Goldthwait, Springfield, Mass. ; ; Rev. &. L. 
Goodell, 128 Clifford’ st., Providence, Re Le Ss. 
Dickson, 3739 Chestaut ’t., Philadelphia, Pa. For 
further information address KENNEDY SMITH, 
Stratton, Me. 


Bromfisid House. Bosten. 


EUROPEAN PLAN 
MESSENGER, Proprietor. 


FOR SPORTSMEN. 


THE FOSTER HOUSE, on the Shinnecock 
Bay, now open. This has been a resort for sports- 
men for the past twenty-five years. Batteries 
decoys and experienced men constantly on hand 
to insure a good day’s shooting. Address CAPT. 
WM. 8. FOSTER, Good Ground, N. Y. 


A Readable Volume. 
DOWN THE WEST BRANCH; 


OR, 
Camps and Tramps Around Katahdin, 
CAPT, FARRAR’S NEW BOOK, 


Will be sent to any address on receipt of price, 
$1.25, by JAMAICA PUBLISHING CO., Jamaica 
Plains, Mass. 


To furnish tke trade of 


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Atlantic Ammunition 
OMPANY, 


(LIMITEHD.) 


291 Broadway, New York. 


Manufacturers orf 


CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGES, 


Eixed Ammunition for Shot@uns. 
Under the Chamberlin Patents. 


New England States, 


New York, New Jersey, 
Distriet of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. : 


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The Most Convenient and Best Ammunition. 
h . Every cartridge perfect. Every one alike. Wadding of uniform thickness, and placed 
suena conn ve Bowaes Ge ee Ranimen with uniform pressure, sufficient to obtain the best result. Beau- 


tifully and 


securely crimped. 


ALL DANGER FROM HANDLING POWDER: IS AVOIDED by the use of these cartridges, and they are 


tion, 
the safest form in which ammunition can be carried in stock or transporta 
Highest scores on record have been made with Chamberlin Vareridges. 


field are constantly speaking in their praise. 


SOLD BY PRINCIPAL GUN DEALERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. 


Persons who use them in the 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


Guns, Anuamition, ete. 


LrTrenwTsS. 


raze “CAMPERS ’ 


FAW ORIiTE ”’ 


TENT. 


(McKoon’s Patent Applied For.) 


Extra Army Army 

Size. ’ Sail twill. 802. duck. 100z. duck. 
WSO fete wy ew $12.00 $15.00 17.00 
a a ee ae 14.00 17.00 19.00 
DoT ie aa Aa et 20.00 24,00 26.00 
TORTS Pah Nau. as 22.00 25.00 28.00 


Poles, pins, cases, etc., all complete, are in- 
cluded in above prices. Above sizes are main 
bodies of tents exclusive of ends. Add 6 to 10ft. 
to lengths given according to size of tent, gives 
extreme length of each OAR BOR, ends. 
Only best material and best workmen used and 
employed. Eastern patrons are supplied from 
New York. Western patrons from Chicago, and 
extreme western ones from San Francisco, Los 
Angeles and E1Cajon. All other kinds and sizes 
of tents in use supplied. Send order and money 
by draft with order to 


MERRITT P. McKOON 


El Cajon, San Diego Go., California. 


What the Champions of the World Say: 


ELEHART, Mil,, Feb. 13, 1884. 
J.C. Petmecky: 


DgAR Sra—I have used your cleaner and find it 
one of the best lever used, and I think it will take 
the place of all other cleaners. 

Carr. A. H. Bogarpus. 


GAINSVILLE, Ark,, May 5, 1884. 
Mr. J. C, Petmecky: ’ 

DEAR Sir—i have just received the two gun clean- 
ers, and I admire them very much. They are the 
best thing I have ever seen. I have tried almost 
everything imaginable, but this simple invention 
after using it has become indispensable with me. 
For removing lead on the interior of gun barrels I 
am quite certain its sane has not yet been pro- 
duced. Most truly yours, 

Capr. KH, E. Srunss. 


Austin, Tex., March 31, 1885. 
Mr. J. C. Petmecky, Austin, Tea: 

Drak Sir—At my recent shoot in your city it 
afforded me pleasure to speak of the merits of your 
jate invention, the **Petmecky Gun Cleaner.”* After 
trying all others I find it the best, and cheerfully 
recommend it to all sportsmen. I remain, yours 
truly, f Dr. W.. J. CARVER, 
Champion Shot of the World. 


‘THE NEW AMERICAN 


Breech-Loading Shot Gun. 


Rebounding Lock. SAS 
Choke-Bore Barrels iy 


me Se 


For close, hard shooting excels all ethers, Extra 


heavy guns for ducks a specialty. Send stamp for 
circular. OC. 8. SHATTUCK, Manufacturer, Hat- 
Held. Mags, 


LYMAN’S 


Patent Gun Sights 
make Hunting and 
TargetRilles perfect. 


Send for circulars. 
WM. LYMAN, 
ix Middlefield, Conn. 


The Gun and its Development 


By W. W. GREENER, 


FUR SALE AT THIS OFFICH! 
Price &2.50. 


We have only about 100 FOX GUNS left, in Nos. 
you want one you had better order at once. 


prices of all guns left, 


O wcan cing 
fg er eS NS 


i 


-—-> AGENTS FOR THE <:— 


ARRINGTON & RICHARDSON 


Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnel! Shell. 
For Wildfowl Shooting and Long Shots. 
Instantly available as a@ solid shot. 

These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 
pellets No. 6 shot on a 30in. plate at 1l0yds. They 
will kill the hardest feathered bird at 130yds., and 
in a flock at 150yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- 
gauge delivered in New York on remittance of $7. 

The trade should see this projectile at once. 

THE AUTOMATIC SHRAPNELL CO., 

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 


Cheap Central-Fire Breech-Loaders. 


Lefaucheux action, blued steel barrels, walnut 


stock, case hardened mountings................... 2 00 
Same as above, with genuine twist barrels.......... 13 00 
Twist barrel, rebounding locks, walnut pistol grip 

stock, double key, rubber butt.........2........... 1 


descriptive circular of above guns. 


7, 8 and 9 grades. If 
Catalogues, with dimensions and 


furnished on application. 


AMERICAN ARMS CO., (03 Milk St., Boston, Mass, 


SPORTSMEN’'S WEAR. 


Corduroy, Canvas Horsebide, Dogskiv, Sheep 
Skit, Mackintosh and Flannel Clothing 


OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR SPORTSMEN 


Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts and Equip- 
ments of all kinds. 
OATALOGUE AND SAMPLES FREE. 


GEO. BARNARD & CO., 


108 Madison Street, 


EASTERN AGENTS: A.G. SPALDING & BROS,, 241 Broad 
PHILADELPHIA AGENTS: E, K. TRYON, JR. & CO. PE 


Chicago, [11, 


shots in America, Winner of the 
Send for illustrated catalogue. 


Guns, Anomeoition, ety, 


THE PARKER GUN 


LEADS them all in HARD HITTING qualities at the 
Second Annual Tournament of the Chamberlin Car- 
tridge Co., held at Cleveland, O., Sept. 14, 1886. Out 
of EIGHTY-SEVEN ENTRIES from REPRESENTATIVE 
SHOTS, representing FOURTEEN STATES, the Parker 
Gun won FIRST AND THIRD MONEY of the FIRST 
CLASS of 90 SCORES, winning $900 out of the $1,200. 
purse offered, adding another victory to 1885, which 
was the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament 
for the championship of the world, held at New Orleans, 
La., Feb. 11 to 16. 


PARKER BROTHERS, 
MAKERS, 


RMiecriden, Conn. | 
New York Sales Rooms. 97 Chambers St. 


WE WILL SEND GRATIS UPON APPLICATION OUR NEW 


CATALOGU E;: 


Containing National, Hurlingham, Old and New Long Island and Jersey City Heights Shooting 
Rules. Also minute description of our many valuable specialties, including 


Leftever Hammerless, Clabrough, Parker and Smith Guns, American 
Wood-Powder, Dead-Shot Powder, American Claj;-Birds, Peoria 
Black Birds, Bats, Our Loaded Shotgun Cartridges, Phenyle, 
Beef-Fliour. Jumbolene, Oil-Tanned Moccasins, Shooting Cloth- 
ing, ete., etc. Address 


VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 


fe eae 14 Murray Street, New York. 


CRUTTENDEN FLY ROD. 


a= a 


—_ 


It has Nickle Plated Patented Solid Reel Plate which preyents Reel getting fast by swelling of weeds 
f rod should get wet. Full Nickle Plated, Patented Ferrules, allowing the wood to be used the full 
size, thus preyenting rod breaking where wood and ferrules join. Metal Tennons which prevent jomts 
getting stuck together. The entire rod is made from the best selected lancewood, left natural color, 
varnished and polished. This makes a handsome finish, and is less liable to be seen by the wary fish 
than a dark anh The butt is wound with cane aud silk in an artistic manner, which not only gives it 
the appearance, but also the feeling of the high priced rods. The complete rod has a look of beauty, 
which is a joy to every fisherman’s heart while using it. Itis welland neatly ringed throughout, an 
has an extra winding between each ring. There has been so many rods made of an inferior quality 
that resemble this, that all from this date will have stamped on reel plate ““W. H. Cruttenden,” and none 
genuine unless so stamped. Length, 10%4ft; weight, 914 to 100zs. All the parts are interchangeable, and 
if, by accident, any Per should get broken, can send duplicate without rod being returned. The best 
made rod in the United States, and we will guarantee itin every way. With short tip it makes an excel- 
lent bass rod. Sent to any part of U. S. in case, 1 bass, 1 trout tip, prepaid, for 35.35; bass tips, $1.00 
trout tips, $1.25. General agent for Card’s Rotatmg Trap. Guns, Pistols and Fishing Tackle. Gunmak- 
ing and repairing of all kinds by competent workmen. New fllustrated Catalogue in colors now ready, 
and sent free on application. 


WILL H. CRUTTENDEN, Cazenovia, Madison County, N. Y. 


The Maynard Rifles & Shotguns. 


NEW OFF-HAND 
PRICES REDUCED. 


With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 


Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 


For Hunting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the ‘‘MAYNARD” more 
completely supplies the wants of 
Hunters and Sportsmen geverally, than any other Rifle in 
the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 
racy, convenience, durability and safety, is not excelled. 

Send for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 
for using rim and center-fire ammunition. 


MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
Lefever Arms Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


LEFEVER AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS, 


4. 


vA\\ 


Lyman 
Sight. 


PRICE, $75 to $300.00. 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
ear in every direction. The mea: is automatic both in locking and releasing. Used by the best trap 
iserce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention, 


LEFEVER ARMS CoO., Syracuse, N. Y. 
NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 14 Murray St, 
PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH ©. GRUBB & O©O., 712 Market St. 

BOSTON J. P. LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington St. 


DOG TRAINING: 


5. T.ZHAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM. 
For sale at this office. Price $1.00. 


oe ; FOREST AND STREAM. 
THE TRYON COMPLETE BREECH LOADING SHOT GU DOG-SKIN LEATHER JACKETS | : 


Manufactured by 10 65.00 
‘LINCOLN JEFFRIES. S FOR FALL SHOOTING. 


We have just received and now offer the first lot for this Season, and the present invoice comprises 


Ee-WE TAKE THE ENTIRE PRODUCT OF THE MsNUFACTURES OF ABOVE FINEST 
JACKETS, AND THIS MAKE CANNOT BE OBTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES, 
An early selection is advised. Common qualities of other makes also in stock. 


A quality, the very finest skin, - = = = = $18 00 
$4 not as fine, - = - $8 00, $1000 and 15 00 


Soa ‘Send measurement around chest outside vest. If money is sent with order we will forward free b 
mail, and if not satisfactor on receipt we will return money on return of Jacket. We are already sell- 
ing many of them, Entirely different from any other make. 


“Field” Trial, Londen, May, 1876; Winner of the Twen.y 
Gu inea Prize for Ch oke B a . E . ‘As ther? are many different makes of Leather Jackets in th ket t 2 
ores; Winner of the Penetration Trial, \ mostly made here of commen skins, we ais those esiringy fuch io sche oe brick wera 


making the Highest Average Penetration on Record, &c., &c. found superior on examination to any other, it can be returned at our expense or we will refund money. 


ee RG ANTS FOR BARNARD re ee ond for Shooting. | WILLIAM READ & SONS, 107 Washington St., Boston. 
E. ree TRYON, IR. & Co.. PHIL ADELPHI A, P A: Also send for Gun Circular and Second-Hand List. Now some high grade second-hand Guns. 


New Breech-Loader. 
THE FIELD GUN. 


i2-Bore, $55. 10-Bore, SGo. 


Persons who have seen and examined this gun pronounce it the BEST 
Breech-Loader in the United States for the price. It has Damascus barrels engine 
turned rib, and is well engraved and finished. No description will satisfy so well 
as personal inspection, and I am desirous of sending it for examination to any one 
who wants to buy a good gun. Not one of these guns has been returned. DON’T 
TAKE ANYBODY’S WORD FOR IT but examine for yourself. 


New catalogue of guns and ammunition, profusely illustrated, will be ready about Oct. 1. Sent on receipt of 
15 cents, or free with any order for goods. 


LARGE STOCK OF W. W. GREENER’S GUNS JUST RECEIVED, 


HENRY C. SQUIRES, 178 Broadway, N. Y. 


BHA Medaka 
A pamphlet for those who “gun” 
along he shore. 


itive. 


SF ; ' Jythe most perfect 

TELLS OF { teacher, and the 

i, Haunts and Habits — Where the bay birds live, and SFY CHAMPION bal ghtest sso pes’ 

what they do at home, . A. ever publishe 
wee , 9 = = Pa Ne Ty 

mr Mand where to spend the winter. | Ivor, Johnson & Co.'s Single Breech-Loading Shotgun. .*ore> | Uist Gea, 

i. Pee saad the Birds—An episode of p Double Action Revolver using Side S Too & ach ; ets: Oot BY O~ sone eby all pce me pres 
IV. Nomenclature—A list of our Americin species 8. & W. .38 Cartridges. AES DED aE ee GT ae PONS, BOSTON, MASS. baa 


of Limicole, with a description of each 8 
species. ] 
VL Blinds ond Deecy ‘How, to shoot shaltatt : 7 
inds ani ecoys—How to shoo em after 
you have reached the grounds. MANUFACTURERS OF 


44 pp., paper. Price, 15 Cents. Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Police Goods, Air Rifles, Air Pistols and Roller Skates. 
For Sale by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. PrP. Oo. Box 2277, Boston, Mass. 


THOMAS J.CONROY, 


Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 


Fine Fishing Tackle and Camping Goods. 


63S F'ulton St., N. WY. 


CONROY’S CELEBRATED 
“Silver Kine” Multiplying Reels. 


Fine Rubber and German Silver, Full Steel Pivot, Patent Back 


Sliding Click, S-Shape Balance Handle. 


These are the strongest and freest running reels on the market. They have been practi- 
cally tested by many of our best coast anglers, and pronounced superior to any ever before 
used. 


Hexagonal Split Bamhoo Rods, Calcutta Bamboo Rous, 1 and 2 joints, 
and Ash and Lancewood Rods, for Striped Bass, Bluefish, etc. 
“Cuttyhunk” Lines, Knobbed O’Shaughnessy Hooks, Etc. 


] 


CIAL CARE FOR ACCU- 


FOREST AND CT REAM BOK’. Small Yachts, $7. Antelope and Deer, $2.50. Our New Alaska, Canoe and Boat Building, each 
$ 1 50. Canoe Handling, Dog Training, Canoe & Camp Cookery, Woodcraft, Canoe Aurora, each $1. 
- Angling Talks, 50c. “Forest and Stream” Fables, 1oc. Kennel Record Book, $3. The Forest Waters the Farm, 50c. Points of Dogs, 25c. 


VOL, XXVIIL—No. 14. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1886. 


SS 


WAMLET ep, 


WOFOLTON dt, ny. ss ; St w 


COPYRIGHT, 1886, By FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co. ENTERED AT New YORK Post Cries AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. 
Terms, postpaid, $4. } NEW YORK: Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 39 Park Row. { Price, 10 cents. 
el Se ea LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane, Cornhill. Great Britain, 6d. 


Superior Quality, Waterproof or Plain. 


FIRST GRADE, SECOND GRADE, STAR, CLUB, 


rey Using No. 2 U. M. C. meee 


THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE C0, 


BRIDGEPORT, GOORIN. 


DEPOTS: 19 Maiden Lane, N.Y. 256 Market Street, San Francisco. 
MANUFACTURERS OF 


Metallic Cartridges, Paper & Brass Shells, Percussion Caps, Primers, etc. 


Crovernment Contractors. 


BLACK PAPER SHOT SHELLS 


U. S. RIM AND CEN- U. Ss. Paper Shells are Thoroughly U. S. BULLET rs 
Waterproof and Sure Fire. 


These Shells are intended to overcome the great disadvantage which all non-waterproof 


shells are subjected to when used in damp weather. They are so completely waterproof that ROUND BALL, with NEW 
no water can penetrate into the powder even when entirely submerged. 


TRAL FIRE CARTRIDGES CAPS, both CONICAL and 


ARE MADE WITH ESPE- 
EXPLOSIVE FILLING. AC- 
. CURATE AND CLEAN. 


SLIGHT REPORT. 


‘TARGET SHOOTING. 
Use U. S. Improved No. 2 Copper Primers. 


Several years’ experience with BLACK PAPER has demonstrated that it is the STRONGEST and BEST 
“paper for SHOT SHELLS. The CHEAPEST grade shell (Climax) now made by the U. S. Co. can be reloaded 
-from three to five times. 


UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE CO, Lowell, Mass. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


_. Envented and ates pcgene 
BR. A. OSGOOD, Battle Creek, Mich. 
- Send for Circular. 


S000" FOLDING CANVAS OAT. ete to trons ting, 


—— = and paddle, 25lbs. With stretcher, 


Macit and Boat Builders, ete, 


pre ee, 

side-boards, 
and paddle, 821bs.  Withsiretcher. ahicsbiean cane 
wale, stools and oars, 401bs. With bottom heard, 
side-boards, EBunwale, stools and 
ours, 50 lbs. This ent shows 
, twelye-foot bout. 


fie Lichest 2 The Siendiest ! 

Wee Stonchest and Most Durable | 
possible te tip it over by Rocking ! 
Yasy vt Rew ] Safest and Best Huniing and Fishing Boat made. 


Size of Chest, 38 inches long, 
17 inches wide, 18 inches deep, 


Makes up four different weights, tha 
Bame #8 four boats combined in one 


PECOW SIC, 


Winner of International Match at A. C. A. Meet, Lapstreak, but smooth skin. Built by 


JE". 


JSOoyvnNER, 


COASTING CANOES CLYDE (17x40), ATLANTIS, RAM- 
BLER, ROGUE, FIDGET. 


Smooth Lap Streak Shells, Deflecting Centerboard, Metallic Drop Rudder 
Combination 


and safe braces. No more cuss words. 


: with the most practical 
anoe Sails, Round, Copper-tipped Paddles, Spring 


Jam Cleats and other noted fixtures. Write your address plainly and direct to Leck Box 305, Glens 


Falis, N. Y. 


Send 50 cents for six photos and 20-page catalogue, 


or 5 cents for same catalogue alone. 


Shipman Oil Engine. 


We build everything in the boat line from a 12-Ib. 


canoe to a steam launch. Have in stock a number of 
small steam launches, running from 20 to 30ft. in 
length, some with oil and seme with coal burning 
engines, 


A large and very fine stock of rowboats and canoes 


from $20.00 upward. 


Will send upon application drawings of launch with 
I Send for Catalogue. 
Chicago Headquarters, 115 Wabash Ave. 


R. J. DOUGLAS & CO., 
Successors to POWELL & DOUGLAS, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL. 


White Cedar Boards for Yachts’ Boats and Canoes. 


Also 0ak and other Lumber used in Boat Building, 
HACKMATACK AND OAK KNEES. ~ 


C. F. HODSDON, 142 & 144 Water St.) New York. 


VESPER 


Won International Cup Race at 
A. C. A. Meet. 


Vesper is strictly a Craising Canoe, 


Vesper is successor to the 
famous SNAKE. 


Send stamp for 60-page Illustrated Catalogue 


Smooth Skin Canoes Built to Order. 
J. H. RUSHTON, 


Canton. N. Y. 
| Ha4 ES Ba’ ss 
Self-Holding 


ERER. 


STE 


Quick, Hasy, Durable, Seif-Acting, Noiseless, Or- 
namental, Neat, Compiete. Always as in a becket, 


yet never in a hecket, Always locked, yet always 
unlocked or never locked at all. Wor all kinds and 
sizes of boats, with either mule, sail or steam. The 
only satisfactory steerer made for yachts. It is 
quicker, easier, steadier and bandier than a, tiller, 
‘looks more shiplike and tales less room. War- 
ranted. Send for descriptive circular. 

THE LAKE M’E’G CO., Ocean City, N. J. 


Yacht Pictures. 


A sheet 20X24, containing ten perfect photo 
graphs in printers’ ink of the 


Mayflower, Puritan, Priscilla, 
Galatea, Atlantic, Bedouin, 
Grayling, Clara, Thetis, 


And a picture of a race between two of them. 
Sent on receipt of 75 cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
39 Park Row, New York. : 


SMALL YACHTS. 


Their Design and Construction, Exemplified by the 
uling Types of Modern Practice. With 
Numerous Plates and Illustrations. 


c. P. KOUNHARDT. 


Cloth, 370 pages of type and illustrations, and 70 
plates. Size of page, 14141214. Price $7.00. 


FOR SALE BY THE 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
39 Park Row, New York, 


BOAT AND CANOE 
HARDWARE. 


GALVANIZED IRON, 
BRASS AND COMPOSITION 


NAILS, SPIKES, RODS, ROWLOCKS, ANCHORS, 
CHAINS, HOOKS, THIMBLES, ETC, 


Tackle Blocks and Cordage, 
| Ship Chandlery, etc. 
| | WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 
iL. W. FERDINAND & CO., 
267 Federal Street, Boston, Mass, 
SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 


JHRPRHRY’ 


TATENT MARINE. BLUE 


Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal. 


Yor Deckseams of Yachts, Airtight Com- 
partments of Life Boats in combination with 
| Canvas. In combination with Calico for 
Waterproof Skins used between Diagonal 
| Planking of Pinnaces, Launches, ete. 


Price List, etc., at Works. 
ALFRED JEFFERY & CoO., 


Marsh Gate, Stratford, E., England. 


HIGGINS & GIFFORD, 
GLOUCESTER, MASS. 


Manufacture to order Yachts, Rowboats, Yawls, 
Excelsior Life Boats and Seine Boats. Two medals 
awarded at the London Hxhibition. 8,000 boats 
built the last thirteen years. 


N ew York and Eastern 
YACHT AGENCY, 


A. CARY SMITH, 51 West Tenth Street, New York. 
BURGESS BROTHERS, 22 Congress Street, Boston, 

Yachts and vessels of all kinds sold, purchased 
and chartered. Special attention given to building, 
repairs and alterations, Surveys and inspections 
made. Designs and estimctes furnished. A large 
number of first-class yachts now for sale, 


THOMAS CLAPHAM, 


Yacht Builder & Designer, 


Unsinkable, seaworthy yachts and sailboats of 
very light draft a specialty. Nonpareil Sharpies, 
Roslyn Yawls, single-hand cruisers. 

Send for illustrated circular of The Roslyn 
Weathergrip. Superior to any centerboard for 
canoes and “combination boats.” Converts a 
rowboat into a weatherly sailboat in 15 minutes, 


The above is a view of the Boat in its compact form, showing 
Boat folded, Bottom-Board, Camp-Stools, Gunwale, 
and Packing Chest. Oars and Paddles are jointed and packe 
with Boat in Chest. 


THE RADIX 
Patent Folding Centerboard. 


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GAELIC EA TI OTT 


OPIS TAPPO LTTE rTEdy 
GZ 


ING 


{ 

Two Sizes. 
80X15 and 36x18. : 

Endorsed by prominent canoeists, boat builders, ete. 


Sailboats, Canoes, Sneak Boxes, 
Gunning Skiffs, Ete. 


Gives you a Flush Floor and Superior Sailing 
Qualities. Made entirely of Brass. 

Awarded Gold Medal of First Class, New 
Grleans Exposition. Send for Circular. 


THE RADIX M’F’G CoO., 
39 Old Slip, N.Y. 


YAG 
PATENT Bite P 
WATER Closet 


For Above or Below Water Line. 
NO TANK NEEDED. 


ALFRED B. SANDS. 


Plumber, Steam Fitter and Coppersmith. 
154 BEEKMAN §81., Naw YoreE. 


Atwood’s Patent Center-Board. 
FOR SMALL BOATS AND CANOES 


A 20-inch board in a 3-inch well. 
ufactured. Descriptive cireniars mailed free. 
ATWOOD BROS., Clayton, N. ¥. 


Other sizes man- 


JOHN HARVEY, M.I1.N. A., 


Naval Architect, 


241 West Hourteenth St.. N.Y. 


All classes of steam and sailing yachts designed 
and building superintended. 

Estimates and specifications. 

Designer of Volante, Sea Belle, Miranda, Alex- 
anda, Catarina, etc., in England. Oriva, Bedouin, 
Wenonah, Ileen, Surf, Wanda, etc., in America, 


H. L. WILLIAMS, 


Yacht Builder and Designer. Single-hand yachts 
a specialty. Designer and builder of Dr. Winslow's 
Pilgrim. E. 9th st., City Point, So. Boston, Mass. 


The American Yacht List 


Published with the official sanction and under the 
permis of the New York and Eastern Yacht 
ubs. : 


Contains a complete register of the Yacht Cluba 
of the U. S. ana British Provinces, with List of 
Officers, Names of Vessels and Owners, Dimensione 
of Yachts, their Builders, Home Ports, etc., etc. 

Aliso, Chromo-Lithograpn of 

CLUB PENNANTS PRIVATE SIGNALS, 
COMPILED BY NIELS OLSEN, Steward N, Y. ¥.0, 


PRICE, $4,00. 


To be had from THOMAS MANNING, 53 Beaver 
street, Sole Agent. 


Stretcher. 
d 


Machting Goods. 


Sneak Boxes, 
Pleasure Boats, 


Salling and Paddling Canoes, 


Do you desire a most beautiful pleasure boat or 
canoe? One of the finest the world can afford? One 
you can pibee in your parlor and show te your 
friends? Sprague’s prices beat everything for fine 
quality and honest workmanship. We have in stock — 

ailboats, Centerboard Boats, Sneak Boxes and 
Canoes. Send 2-cent stamp for Catalogue. 


H. M. SPRAGUE, 
PARISHVILLE, ST. LAWRENCE CO., N. Y. 


CANOE 
AND 


BOAT 


BUILDING 
FOR 


AMATEURS. 


Pp. 192, with 29 plates of working drawings. 
Price $1.50, Address, 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 
New Yore N, Y. 


Two Beantifal Ilustrated Books 
PADDLE AND PORTAGE 


“Canoe and Camera. 


BY THOMAS SEDGWICK STEELE, of Hartford, Conn, 


123 exquisite illustrations of life in the woods, 
with map in each copy. 

The humorous as well as the serious side of eam 
life is vividly represented, while Mr. Steele’s well- 
known artistic perceptions, and a most intense love 
a aaiHES, has made the work all that could be 

esired, 


SEVEN Epitions of these works sold. Most popu- 
tr books inthe market. Cloth. Price $1.50 each 


A KEW MAINE MAP. 
The headwaters of the 


Aroostook. Penobscot and St, John Rivers 


Compiled by THomas Szepewick SrTHenn, 


The chart is 20x30 inches, printed on Govern 
ment survey paper and mounted on “loth. Sent 
postpaid on receipt of price, $i. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 
39 Park Row, New York, 


achts and Canoes for Sule. 


Cece FALL BARGAINS IN SEA- 

\ going schooner-rigged steam yachts. 

No, 4-3,—1a7 x 184 x 94%, flush deck, speed 1314 miles. 

No. _3-10.—125x 174484, composite built, flush 
deck, speed 16 miles. 

No. 6-7.—118 154 x 94, flush deck, speed 13 miles. 

No. 7-10.—99x16734, flush deck, speed 17 miles 
guaranteed. » 4 . ae 

No. 7-7.—86x14x 714, trunk cabin, speed 14 miles. 

All other sizes of Steam Vachts and Launches 


suitable for Cruising, Racing, Fishing and Shoot- 


ing. FIELD & YOUNG, Steam Vessel Brokers 
and Marine Engineers, 6 State st., New York. - 


ICHARD M. MONTGOMERY, AUCTION- 
eer, by Richard M. Montgomery & Co,, 
Thursday, Noy. 4 at 1? o’clock noon, in the sales 
rooms, No. 106 Wall st., cor. Front st., without 
reserve, the 


Sloop Yacht “Atlantic,” 


Built this season to compete for the Queen’s Cup. 
The aboye yacht is thoroughly built of the very 
best materials and will be sold with all her racing 
sails, spars and fixtures, boats, furniture, ete., in 
first-class order. 

The yacht can be inspected at any time at the 
Atlantic Yacht Club Basin, foot of 5th st., 
Brooklyn, For further particulars and informa- 
tion apply to the Auctioneers, —~—~,..0«> ead 


Hunting Boats, Sneak Boxes, 
Cruising Canoes. 


Built to order after the most approved models, 
Correspondence solicited and prices given on appli- 
cation. B. W. DAVENPORT, Ashland, Wis. 


OR SALE.—SLOOP AND DUCKING OUT- 
fit, including double and single sinkboxes, 
decoys, etc., in first class order, at Havre de 
Grace, Maryland. L. GILLLAMS, 126 Walnut st., 
Philadelphia. 


COSTE GR ARNG, Sarno Re coo 
Bp "4 N., Gabin ouse; a Ss 
staunch cruising boat. W.P. STEPHENS, West 


‘New Brighton, Staten Island. 


1 


BROKAW W’F’G CO., Newburgh, N. Y. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


Sportsmen's Gonils, 


HITNEY-KENNEDY REPEATING RIFLE. 


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40 gr., .44-¢ 


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aThe Strongest, Safest & Most Accurate 


REPEATING RIFLE MADE! 


ce Stock, 500 First-Class Sporting Rifles of these systems 
will be sold at cost during the next sixty days. 


The System, Barrel and Magazine are made of steel. The workmanship is first-class. 


Many thousands in use with the highest approval. Made .38-cal. 
al. 40 gr., .40-cal. 60 gr., .45-cal. 60 gr., .45-cal. 75 gr., and.50-cal. 95 gr, (Express), using the same ammunition as other repeating rifles. 


We also call attention to our superior single-shot breechloading Sporting and Target Rifle. It is finely finished and accurately sighted, .22, .32, .88 and .44 calibers. 


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WRIT NEYT ARMs Cco., New Haven, Conn. 


OUR NEW ALASKA: 


ays 


The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 
By CHARLES HALLOCK, 


CONTENTS ;—Itinerary of the Trip. As Ex- 
cursionists ses it. Hconomically Con- 
sidered. An Interior View. Home of 
the Sewash. Good Indians. Medicine 
and MOR. Alaska’s Mineral Wealth. 
Commercial Fisheries. Rambles Along 
Shore. The Glacier Fields. Russia in 
America. Seals of the Pribylofs. 


The several chapters are devoted to ac- 
counts of travel and adventure, descriptions 
of the country and its inhabitants, a con- 
sideration of its resources, and its history and 
present condition. 


240 pp., Illustrated. Price $1.50. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 


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Lonpon; Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


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etc. New style of Canoes Tents made at low figures. 
Flags, Burgees and covers of all kinds. Camp 
Stoves, pare Chairs, Sacking Bottoms, Hammocks, 

‘all kinds of Fancy Tents, and in fact anything made 
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Neat, clean and easily applied. Contains No Tar, 
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may be carried without danger of leaking or spillin; 


ge 
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Canoe and Camp Cookery. 


By “SENECA.” 


A practical cook book for canoeists, Corinthian sailors and outers. Practical hecause 
the author gives explicit and intelligible directions for preparing such dishes as he has him- 
self actually tested in camp and onacruise. This is just where the recipes differ from the 


a y uwpracticable dishes given in some so-called camp cookery books. The cooking 
outfit is described,.and numerous hints on camp economy add to the value of the work. 
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JOHN KRIDER., 
WN. EH. Cor. Second and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia 
re AA DEALER IN c 
Fishing Tackle, Guns & Sporting Goods 
Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies dressed to order 
“Krider’s” Celebrated Center Enamel Split 
Bamboo-Rods. Spratt’s Patent Dog 


Biscuits and Cheltenham Beef 
Fibrine Dog Cakes. 


Taxidermy in all its branches. 


Agent for West Jersey Game Protective Society 
Repairing promptly attended to. 


Philadelphia Fishing Tackle House, 
Fine Fishing Tackle 
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION 


A Specialty of Hand-Made Bethabara 
Wood Bait and Fly Rods. 


All Fly-Tyers’ Requisites, Feathers, Hackles, 
etc. 


Mountings for Amateur Kod 
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The celebrated Bethabara Wood in our judg- 
ment is the best known material for making 
Fishing Rods, being stronger than Split Bamboo, 
and as tough and elastic as tempered steel. 


deft. long, 14,36 ork, 5, 34, 1 U4in. sa. 
Price, each.....-.. “3. °"’ 45 60-65 8 cents: 


65-p. illustrated price list of tackle, wood and rod 
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503 Commerce s5t., Philadelphia, 


J. KANNOFSKY & CO., 
Practical Glass Blowers, 


Artificial eyes for birds, animals and manufactur- 
ing purposes. Catalogue free of charge by mail. 
369 Canal Street, New York. 


$1.00a Year. 5 Union Square, New York. 


J. N. DODGE, 


276 & 278 Division Street, 
DEtTRoOr, MicH 


=< 
The only manufacturer of White Cedar Decoy 
Ducks. Cedar is the lightest and most durable 
wood. Also Geese, Brant, Swan, Coot, Snipe and 
Plover Decoys. All decoys made larger than the 
natural bird, and a perfect imitation. Dlustrated 


price list free. 

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H Office. Send model or 

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new book on patents. ee searches. Patent 

litigations. B. STOCKING, Attorney, opp 

Patent Office, Washington, D. 0, 


15 years experience, 4 


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Anumavition, ete. 
ORANGE SPORTING 


POWDER, 


Orange Lightning. 
Orange Ducking. 
Orange Rifle. 
Creedmoor, 


ELECTRIC BLASTING APPARATUS, 


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sizes of grains of powder. Furnished free. . 


Laflin & Rand Powder Co., 


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GUNPOWDER! 


Dupont’s Rifle, Sporting and 
Blasting Powder. 
THE MOST POPULAR POWDER IN USE! 


Dupont’s GUNPOWDER MILs, established in 
1802, have maintained their great reputation for 
peers years. Manufacture the following 
celebrated brands of powder: 

Dupont’s Crystal Grain.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 4 
anne) unequalled in strength, quickness and clean- 
iness; adapted for glass ball and pigeon shooting. 
Packed in 1 Ib, canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Ducking.—Nos, 1 (coarse) to 
3 (fine); burns slowly, strong and very clean; great 
penetration, with a close pattern; adapted for 
glass-ball, pigeon, duck and other shooting, with 
either muzzle or breech-loaders. Packed in 1 Ib. 
and 5 1b. canisters and 614 and 124 Ib, kegs. 

Dupont’s Choke Bore.—Specially adapted for 
“Choke Bore” Guns, and particularly for prairie 
and upland shooting. Burns slowly, strong and 
moist; does not cake or burn on the barrels, gives 
both a good penetration and a close pattern; will 
be found well adapted for glass-ball and pigeon 
shooting. Made of two sizes only, Nos. 7 and No. 
5, No 7 being the coarsest. Packed in 644 lb. kegs 
and 1 lb. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Rifle.—A quick, strong and 
clean powder, of very fine grain, for pistol shoot- 
ing. Packed in i lb. canisters and 634 Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Rifle Fg. ‘‘Sea Shooting.’’—FFg. 
and FFF'¢. The Fg. for long-range rifle shooting, 
the FFg. and FFFg. for general use, burning 
strong and moist. Packed in % lb.,1 Ib. and 5 Ib. 
aS 614, 1244 and 25 lb. kegs. Fg. coarse, 

‘Fe. fine. 

Dupont’s Sporting, Mining, SHrpPrneé and Blast- 
ing Powders of all sizes and descriptions. Special 
Grades for Export. Also Rifle, Cartridge, Mus- 
ket, Cannon, Mortar, Mammoth, Hexagonal Cub- 
ical and Pellet Powder U, 8. Govt. Standard, ‘ 

Powder manufactured to order of any required 
grain or proof. " 

Agencies in all the cities and principal towns 
throughout the United States. 

E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., 
87 Beaver street, New York. 


N.B.—Use none but DUPONT'S Fe. or FFs. for 
long-range rifle shooting. 


Oriental Powder Mills, 


BOSTON, MASS. 
Western Sporting, 
Wild Fowl Shooting, 


Falcon Ducking, | 


ALSO THE NEW 


WING SHOT 


SPORTING POWDER. 


AGENCIES AT ALL PRINCIPAL POINTS 
IN THE WEST. 
Send for illustrated and descriptive pamphlet. 


FERGUSON’S PATENT ADJUSTABLE 


Refiecting Lamps, 


4 With Silver Plated Loco- 
ug motive Reflectors. 


For Night Hunting and 
Fishing, Camping, Boating, 


Excelsior Dash Lamp, 


Superior to all others. 


Send stamp for 
Illustrated Catalogue. 


ALBERT FERGUSON, Office, 65 Fulton St., N.Y. 


Hunting Boots or Shoes, Wholesale 
or Retail. JOHN D. BETHEL, Man’f’r of 
Sportsmen’s Goods, 124 Chambers st., N.Y. 

Send for Prices. No Postal Cards. 


Eaton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
MENTS. Specially adapted for salt water shooting. 
For gale at all principal gun stores. Western 
trade supplied dy HE. E. EATON, 53 State street, 
Shicago, Cannot be sent by mail. 
Manufactured solely by 
GHO. B. BATON, 670 Pavonia Aveune, 


Jersey City. N. F 


The Open Shot Regulator. 


It improves the shooting by put-/Y 
ting more shot in the circle 
spre itjevenly. Circular f 


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ST Wert Kinney Sb, Nae Nd. 


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Fine Fishing ‘Tackle, 


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FOR 


H.L. Leonard’sSplit Bamboo Rods. 


Go. B. WiILBInsow, 


8 John St., near. Broadway, N. Y. 


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WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. 


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itto you for $2. F 
Send us breast R 


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one BP of Pe 


CANOE HANDLING. 


By C. B. VAUX (*DOT’’). 


A complete manual for the management of a canoe. 
beginning, describes and explains the rudiments in the simplest and plainest way possible, 


Everything is made intelligible for beginners: and besides this A BC teaching there are so 


The author begins at the very 


many hints and wrinkles that the oldest canoeist afloat will find pleasure and profit in the 


study of these. 


The book is complete and concise—no useless duffle between its covers. The 


subjects treated are the choice of a canoe, paddling, sailing, care of the canoe, recipes and 


rules. 


Building.” 


Price, postpaid, $1.00. 


The text is further elucidated by numerous practical drawings, and the beauty of the 


book is enhanced by the many ornamental vignettes. Pages 168; uniform with ‘Canoe 


NEW YORK: Forest AnD STREAM PUBLISHING Co. 39 Park Row. 
LONDON: Davirs & Co., 1 Finch Lane, Cornhill. 


AT THE LONDON FISHERIES EXHIBITION 
rae WICH Ors 


Hexagonal Split Bamboo Fishing Rods| Map of the Adirondacks. 


Were awarded Three Silver Medals and the highest special prize—10 Sovereigns. Noted for excel 
ence more than numbers. This is the highest Be awarded toe any American for Spit Bamboo Rods. 


Manufactured by B. F. NIO 
Send for list with Massachusetts Fish and 


OLS, 153 Milk Street, Boston, 


Bee. 
Game Laws. 


Aovnninition, ete. 


The Hazard Powder Co, 


MANUFACTURERS OF 


Gunpowder 


Hazard’s *‘Electric Powder.’’ 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse). Unsurpassed in point 
of strength and cleanliness. Packed in square eats 
ters of one pound only. 

Hazard’s ‘American Sporting.’? 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 8 (coarse). In1 lb, canisters and 
614 Ib. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Weli adapted to short guns. 

Hazard’s “Duck Shooting.” 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse). In 1 and 5 1b. canisters 
and 614 and 1246 lb. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 
penetration. Yor field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders. 


Hazard’s ‘Kentucky Rifie.’’ 


FFFG, FFG and ‘‘Sea Shooting”’ FG in kegs of 25, 
1244 and 64 Ibs. and cans of 5lbs. FRFG is also 
packed in 1 and 14 1b. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FF¥G and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the “Sea Shooting”’ FG is the 
standard Hijle Powder of the Country. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder, 

GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
DER; also, SPECIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT OF 
ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUFAC- 
TURED TO ORDER. 

The above can be hail of dealers, or of the Com- 
pany’s Agents, in eyery prominent city or whole- 
sale at our office, 

63 PINE STREET, NEW YORK. 
When ordering shells insist that they be 
loaded with Hazard Powder. 


Gril, ‘dae 
RF, RUSSIAN : 
BULL DOG, $9.50 : STF urna 


GTERLING-AMERIGAN( 4 
BULL DOG, %3 258 $3.50 Os 


$3.00 F 


THE ALFORD & [28 ©al- $3-50 


MBERS ST. N.Y. 
BERKELE Co. 77 CHAMBERS ST. 


HIN DS’ 


BLACK-FLY 
CREAM, 


For Repelling 
Flies, Mosquitoes, Midges and other 
Insects, and protecting the Skin 
from Sunburn, Irritation 
and Infection. 


No Tar. No Stain. 


Guiens Fatus, N. Y., June 15, 1884. 
Mr. A. 8. Hinds, Portland, Me.: 

DrEar Sir—I haye not sooner acknowledged the 
receipt of box of “‘Black-Fly Cream,’ as I desired 
to first test it; this I have now done on two fishing 
trips where I found the Mosquitoes, Black Flies, 
Punkies and Moose or Deer Flies in great abundance, 
Although all these pests swarmed about me, I found 
the Cream a perfect preventive against their bites 
when it was applied to face, hands, ears and neck, 
For many years I have sought after fhe insect re- 
pellent and have tried all manner of compounds 

ut yours is the most thorough, at the same time 
cleanly and not disagreeable. 

Yours truly, 


Price, 25 Cents, Postpaid. 
SOLD BY DEALERS IN SPORTING GOODS. 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Soro By ALL DEALERS TurousuouT HE WORLD 
~-| GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION-I878. 


A, NELSON CHENEY. 


MARTIN’S “Busi- 
ness” Braided Silk 


é : very best silk, both 
raw and soft, and are all that can be desired. 
Circulars and samples free. Made only by E. J. 
MARTIN, Rockyille, Conn. 


WALLACH’S 


IN CLOTH COVERS. PRICE $1.00. 
Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 
89 Park Row, N. Y. 


(oe 
Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking Guns a Specialty. 
Send for Mlustrated Oatalogue containing full description. 


L. C. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


The “L.C.Smith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 


BREECH-LOADING GUN! 


It has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
sight when cocked. 


TOQuHN FASTENING NOW 


No. 10-Gauge, 8g to 11 lbs. 
No. 12-Gauge, 71g to 914 lbs. 


Wo Cooking! 


OS SSSINN 


BEWARE OF WORTHLESS IMITATIONS! 
sach cake is stamped “SPRATTS PATENT” and a ‘X,”’ 


, a e s 
d Liver Oil Dog Cakes. 
ieially beneficial for puppies recovering from distemper, and for Dainty 
Feeders and Sick or Pet Dogs. ; 


CAT FOOD. 


5c. hali-pound packets. Suflicient to feed a cat for 2 days. 


FORAGE BISCUITS. 


inval inable for CO TOT and as a change of food, especially in 
the case of bad feeders. 


Mange Cure, 50 cts. 

Liniment for Sprains, 50 cts. 

Cure for Canker of Ear, 50 cts. 

Stimulant for Growth of Hair 
50 cts. 

Cure for Worms, 50 cts. 

Purging Pills, Cough Pills, 
50 cts. 


Pappy Biscuits, Plain Round Dog Biscuits, Pet Dog Biscuits, Instantly destroys Vermin 


Round Oat Meal Dog Biscuits. Bone Meal for Puppies. 
Prepared Puppy Food. 


Boon to Breeders ! Rears Puppies from Birth. 


Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


Mr. Joun M. TRACY has won a reputation for his faithful portraits of dogs and his beau- 
fifa! and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
nter or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
m of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
f. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 
We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
hese paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals. 
 phototypes are 15x20 inches. They are as follows: 


Title of Picture. 
es Shooting in Tennessee, 
m the Grouse Moor, - 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 


Name of 8 or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 
- - Emperor Fred 

Dash II. and Countess May 


fient securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
39 Park Row, New York. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE. 


1, The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
3. The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish. 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 
7. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 

-the wise and foolish of the world in general. Price 10 cents, 
For sale by all newsdealers. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
39 Park Row, New York. 


LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


Tur KENNEL RECORD AND Account Book consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, recéipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
Bvery experienced breeder, Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
‘tions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance, There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
eir Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 5 

In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
them. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
nore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to ae aN: 200 pages 
e 9x11} in.), price $3. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 
Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale an elegant steel engraving of the celebrated 
pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of sheet, 22x28. 
Price, $1 each. : 

FOREST AND STREAM PUR. CO.. 39 Park Row, N. Y. 


"Rabbit Hounds. | POINTER PUPS 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 1éin. high, | By champion Graphic ex Vinnie, by champion 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, | Bracket ex Rosa, by champion Bracket ex Lucia. 
at oar $i5and $20 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. | The above stock is noted forits bench show and 
ASSOCIATED FANCIBRS, 237 South Highth st., | field qualities. For prices and particulars apply 
Philadelphia, Pa. 3 sep2,tf | to CLIFTON KENNELS, 7% Clifton Place, Jersey 


2 ) City, N. J _ seps0, if 
St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
’ Lancaster, Mass. 


King Charles Spaniels. 
Angora kittens, pure blood, moderate prices. 
Enclose stamp. KING CHARLES KENNEL, 
No. 6 Second street, New York. 


M. GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 
Treland, isprepared to purchase and ship dogs 
forimporters. Dogs Re able from him had the 
following prizesawarded to them: At New York 
and. peat Nas hae sixteen firsts, nine; special, three 


ond and. on ~ At YX 1 5 5 1 
eee See Reren 


jy8,tf 


WAHAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX 
q Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear an 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
Tets, .©0. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio. 'y22, tf 


— - a 
WOR SALE.—A FRW VERY FINE ENGLISH 


Se cs and Doe aorau ly field ie ped 
Only those wishing first-class 45 ai | 
GHO, W. LOVELLA nas, i i Se. - : 


Cure for Kheumatism, etc. 5@. 
Cure for Jaundice, 50 cts. 
Tonic Condition Pills, 50 cts. 
Cure for Distemper, $1.00, 
Diarrhea 


DoG Soar. 


Non-Poisonous and free from the ang, 


- FOREST AND STREAM. 
The Kennet. 


72 PRIZE MEDALS. 


: The Original English Dog Food. Best and Cheapest. 90,000 Dogs Consume Two Hundred Tons Weekly, and Eat no other Food. | 
No Trouble! 


SPRATTS PATENT Meat “Fibrine” Vegetable Dog Cakes {With Beetroot.’ 


SPRATTS PATENT 


Original Enslish Medicines, 


Alterative Cooling Powders, 


50 cts. 


and Dysentery 


Cure, $1.00, per packet, 


er attending the use of Carbolic Acid, 
nfesting the skin, and keeps 
the coat in exhibition condition. 


“THE COMMON SENSE OF DOG DOCTORING.” 
2 Cents, or post free, 28 cents. 
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Rosecroft Kennels, 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Puppies by Fairy King ex Countess Floy, Fore- 
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sale. 

Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie) in the stud. 
Fee $20. 


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Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for field 
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WOODILL'S IMPROVED DOG SOAP, 


Will positively Kill Fleas and Improve the Coat. 
Endorsed by Jas. Watson, Frank Dole, Edw 
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OINTERS FOR SALE.—AT THE LATE 
Waverly show, every prize but one in the 
uppy classes (21 entries) was won by Nick of 
N aso puppies. (See report this issue.) Nearly 5 
mos. old; just right for thefield. GEO. L. WILMS, 
142 Monticello ave., Jersey City, N. J. sep28,ti 


HITH BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R. 2102). Fee $15. Pups by 
Royal Prince and 50 bull-terriers for sale, dogs, 
bitches and puppies, white or colored, large or 
small kinds; all first-class stock; state what you 
want. J. W. NEWMAN, 87 Hanover street, Boston, 
Mass. jy 22.8mo 


STONEHENGE ON THE DOG, 
Price $3.50. 


For sale by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co 


Snap or wing 
shooting with 
rifle easily 
INN and cheaply 

== learned witn 
him the Raub Mag- 
m azine Trap. 
Bau No | assistant 

: erat j required. 
Practice cardboard and clay targets. Gives 
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Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- 
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PRICES REDUCED. 


Adapted to all lengths and kinds of paper or brass 
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NOR- 
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GOD-LIVER Olf_ 


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General 
Debility, ° 
Scrofula, xe 
Rheumatism 
er Consumption, 
is superior to any in de- 
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NewYork 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


THE 


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Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made. 
Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with 
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Can be thrown from clay pigeon 


NIAGARA FLYING TARGET CO., 
MAKERS OF 


BLACK BIRDS, TARGET BALLS, TRAPS, ETC. 


P. O, Box 427, Suspension Bridge, N. Y, 


& The Bat ’ 


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or our own Trap. 


: =— No breakage or fail- 
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one breaks when hit. Flight and price not equalled. 
We also manufacture Balls and Traps. Send for 
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BALL & B. P. CO., Limited, Lockport, N. Y. 


GOLD MEDAL, PARIS, 1878, 
BAKER’S 


Broakfast Cocoa. 


Warranted absolutely pure 
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Oil has been removed. It has three 
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} and is therefore far more economi- 
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iV cup. It is delicious, nourishing, 
| strengthening, easily digested, and 
ie admirably adapted for invalids as 
| well as for persons in health. 
- SS Sold by Grocers everywhere. 
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OW CAN A BOOT BE WATERPROOF 

AND NOT SWEAT THE FEET? Common 
waterproof boots keep the perspiration in as well 
as the water out, and perspiration that finds its 
way through leather is kept in the rubber boot. 
This renders the sock wet, and, when the wearer 
ceases walking, causes the cold clammy feeling 
which is so objectionable and unhealthy. 


THE HANNAFORD VENTILATED 


RUBBER BOOT, 


while it is waterproof and as warm as any boot 
made, provides a way for the perspiration to escape; 
at each step the foul air is forced out of the boot, 
and when the weight of the body is removed from 
the compressible top sole, fresh air is admitted to 
the foot; thus the sock is kept free from the mois- 
ture which causes the feet to become cold, sore, and 
tender. Send for circular. 


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Devoted to angling, river, lake and sea fishing, an¢ 
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July 11, 1885, 
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“CAMPERS ’ 


(Mekoon’s Patent Applied For.) 


FAW ORTTE Ton INT. 
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Size. Sail twill. 802. duck. 100z. duck, 
UX teste 134 f0bis $12.00 $15.00 $17.00 
BSA, Bot ie cate te 14.00 17.00 19.00 
Loren . 20.00 24.00 26.00 
OSCE we (Rec aeons: 22.00 25.00 28.00 


Poles, pins, cases, etc., all complete, are in- 
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bodies of tents exclusive of ends. Add 6 to 10ft. 
to lengths given according to size of tent, gives 
extreme length of each including anguiar ends. 
Only best material and best workmen used and 
employed. Hastern patrons are supplied from 
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extreme western Ones from San Francisco, Los 
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EI Cajon, San Diego Go., California. 


What the Champions of the World Say: 


EveHart IL, Feb, 18, 1584, 
J. C. Petinecky: : 
DrAR Sir—I haye used your cleaner and find it 
one of the best Lever used, and [ think it will take 
the place of ali other cleaners, 
Capt. A. H. Bogarpus 


G-AINSVILLE, Ark., May 5. 1884. 
Mr. J. 0, Petmecky: 

DEAR Sir—tI have just received the fwo gun clean 
ers, and [admire them very much. They are the 
best thing I have ever seen. I have tried almost 
everything imaginable, but this simple invention 
after using it has become indispensable with me. 
For removing lead on the interior of gun barrels I 
am quite certain its eauel has not yet been pro. 
dueed. Most truly yours, 

Capt. E. 2, Stusss. 


Austin, Tex., March 31, 1885. 
“Mr, J. C, Petmecky, Austin, Tex; , 
DEAR SrR—At my recent shoot in vour city it 


afforded me pleasure to speak of the m>rits of your |_ 


late invention, the **Petmecky Gun Cleainer.”* After 
trying all others I find it the best, and cheerfully 
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truly, Dr. W. J. CARVER. 
Champion Shot of the World, 


, THE NEW AMERICAN 
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SIMPLE ana 


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Rebounding Lock. 
Choke-Bore Barrels ne 
For close, hard shooting excels all others. Extra 


heavy guns for ducks a specialty. Send stamp for 
circular. C, 8. SHA’ CK, Manufacturer, Ha.t- 
fleid, Mass. 


LYMAN’S 


Patent Gun Sichts 
make Hunting: and 
TargetRifles perfect, 


Send for circulars. 
WM. LYMAN, 
 Moddlefield, Conn. 


The Gun and its Development 
By W. W. GREENER. 
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICH! 
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Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell. 
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Instantly available as a solid shot. 

These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 
pellets No. 6 shot on a 80in. plate at 110yds. They 
will kill the hardest feathered bird at 130yds., and 
in a flock at 150yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- 
gauge delivered in New York on remittance of $7, 

The trade should see this projectile at once. 
THE AUTOMATIC SHRAPNELL OCO., 
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. 

SSS EE 


Cheap Central-Fire Breech-Loaders. 


We have only about 100 FOX GUNS left, in Nos. 7, 8 and 9 grades. If 


you want one you had better order 


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Catalogues, with dimensions and 


prices of all guns left, furnished on application. 


AMERICAN ARMS CO., (03 Milk St, Boston, Mass. 


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Corduroy, Canvas Horsebide, Dogskin, Sheep 
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THE PARKER GUN 


LEADS them all in HARD HITTING qualities at the 
Second Annual Tournament of the Chamberlin Car- 
tridge Co., held at Cleveland, O., Sept. 14, 1886. Out 
of EIGHTY-SEVEN ENTRIES from REPRESENTATIVE 
SHOTS, representing FOURTEEN STATES, the Parker 
Gun won FIRST AND THIRD MONEY of the FIRST 
CLASS of 90 SCORES, winning $900 out of the $1,200 
purse offered, adding another victory to 1885, which 
was the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament 
for the championship of the world, held at New Orleans, 
La., Feb. 11 to 16. . 


PARKER BROTHERS, 
MAKERS, 


Meriden, Conn. 
New York Sales Rooms. 97 Chambers St. 


WE WILL SEND GRATIS UPON APPLICATION OUR NEW 


CATALOGUE: 


Containing National, Hurlingham, Old and New Long Island-and Jersey City Heights Shooting 
Rules. Also minute description of our many valuable specialties, including 


Lefever Hammerless, Clabrough, Parker and Smith Guns, American 
Wood-Powder, Dead-Shot Powder, American Clay-Birds, Peoria 
Black Birds, Bats, Our Loaded Shotgun Cartridges, Phenyle, 
Beet-Flour. Jumbolene, Oi-Tanned Moccasins, Shooting Cloth=- 
ing, ete., etc. Address 4 


VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 


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THE BEST GUNS for the LEAST MONEY, 


and C, G. BONEHILL’S GUNS a specialty. General Agent for CARD’S STANE= 


W. W. GREENER’S an 
ARB! sLASS BALL TRAP Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Sporting Goods, 
WILL. H. CRUTTENDEN, Cazenovia, Madison County, N. Y. 


Hlustrated Catalogue in colors sent free on application. 


The Maynard Rifles & Shotguns. 


NEW OFF-HAND | . 
PRICES REDUCED. | ee 2s 
ee With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 


Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 


For Hunting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the “MAYNARD” more 
: completely supplies the wants of 
Hunters znd Sportamen generally, than any other Rifle in 
the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 

racy, convenience, durability and safety, is not excelled. 
A Send for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 
: for using rim and center-fire ammunition. 


MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
tsraefever Arms Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


LEFEVER AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS, 


EX\ Si 


Lyman 


PRICE, $75 to $300.00. 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
ear in every direction. The safety is automatic both in locking and releasing. ‘Used by the best trap 
shots in America. Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention. 


Send for iflustrated catalogue. _ : 
LEFEVER ARMS CO., Syracuse, N. ¥. 
NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 14 Murray St. 
PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH 0. GRUBB & CO., 712 Market St, 
BOSTON J, P. LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington St. 


DOG TRAINING: 


S. T.<HAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM. 
For sale at this office. Price $1.00. 


Vill FOREST AND STREAM. 


ere neers ee ee 


THE THVON COMPLETE SREECH LOADING SPT GG Sk RTE eet ee 


Manufactured by 12 Gauge, 60.00 


10 * 65.00 
Tintin ¥ FOR FALL SHOOTING. 
LINCO JEFFRIES. Sof i i inj 
oft and pliable as kid. Not shrunk orinjured by water. Entirely waterproof and windpreof. A 
eae Pas fee) Rporienien or any eaponess Wy Coe or wet. For horseback riding, driving or walk- 
ve 3 rn under the overcoa i 5 

pane ket fs plevcle ipo, Sian and sleighing. of EEE BBR ROM SRA reac used 
. vf just received and now offer the first lot for this i i i 

Visca have iitrion comes S is season, and the present invoice comprises 
A TAKE THE ENTIRE PRODUCT OF THE MANUFACTURES OF (6) FINEST 
5, AND THIS MAKE CANNOT BH OBTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES 
arly selection is advised. Common qualities of other makes also in stock. 


lality, the very finest skin, - = - = = $18 00 
<> not as fine, = - - $8.00, $1000 and 15 06 


' Send measurement around chest outside vest. If money is sent with order we will 

fail, and if not satisfactory on receipt we will return money on return of Jacket. We Meeraioaae bal - 

Gui . i /ing many of them. Entire y different from any other make. 

uinea Prize for Choke Bores; Winner of the Penetration Trial, | fds therz are many different makes of Leather Jacketsin the market advertised as finest, etc. 
mostly made here of commen skins, we invite those desiring such to send for one of ours, and if no 


making the Highest Average Penetration on Record, &c., &c. found superior on examination to any other, it can be returned at our ewpense or we will refund money. 


Ask your dealer to send fi , ‘ , : 
Ask your dealer to send for one. ‘They beat the World for Shooting. | WILLIAM READ & SONS, 107 Washington St., Boston. 
E. K. mm RYON, yes & Co. : =) HIL ADELPHI A, P A. Also send for Gun Circular and Second-Hand List. Now some high grade second-hand Guns. 


“Field” Trial, Londen, May, 1876; Winner of the Twenty 


CHIEF ADVANTAGES: 
CELERITY! COMFORT! ECONONY ! 


oooh aoenmoee 
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PRICES OF GUNS. 


ve bisa prices of W. W. Greener’s renowned ‘Facile 
: Princeps” Hammerless and Patent “Treble 
Wedgefast” Guns are as below. Quality in every 
case guaranteed, Shooting equal to that obtained 


Prices of the Ejector Guns. 


HE “EJECTOR” GUN is made in one quality 
only, in three styles of finish, and is sold at 


xywer res than praia y. charged by leading at any public trial at home or abroad, : 
akers for Hamm iz: : 
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self actnally tested in camp and on a cruise. This is just were the recipes differ from the S 15 years crperiencs, : 
absurdly impracticable dishes given In some so-called camp cookery books. The cooking i Diice Send ite peas 
outfit 1s described, and numeroos bints on camp economy add to the value of the work | soich for free opinion as to patentability and 
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Dupont’s Eagle Ducking.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 
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Hazard’s ‘‘American Sporting.”’ 

Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse), Ini Ib. canisters and 
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land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short guns. 

Hazard’s ‘Duck Shooting.” 

Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 oad. In 1 and 5 lb. canisters 
and 64 and 12% Ib. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
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penetration. For field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any otber brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders. 

Hazard’s ‘Kentucky Rifle.” 

FFFG, FFG and ‘Sea Shooting’ FG in kegs of 25, 
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packed in 1 and 44 1b. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FFFG and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the ‘Sea Shooting” FG is the 
standard Kifie Powder of the Country. 


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Mr. A. 8. Hinds, Portland, Me.: 

Dear Str—I have not sooner acknowledged the 
receipt of box of ‘‘Black-Fly Cream,” as I desired 
to first test it; this I have now done on two fishing 
trips where I found the Mosquitoes, Black Flies, 
Punkies and Moose or Deer Flies in great abundance, 
Although all these pests swarmed about me, I found 
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Map of the Adirondacks. 


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per packet, 25 cts. Insect Powder, per tin, 25 cts. 


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518 S. James Street, Montreal. 


Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


Mr. Joun M. TRACY bas won a reputation for his faithful portraits of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
& pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 

We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals. 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches. They are as follows: 


Title of Picture. 
ies Shooting in Tennessee, 
m the Grouse Moor, - 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 


Name of Dog or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 
- - Emperor Fred 
Dash Ill, and Countess May 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each, 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
39 Park Row, New York. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables. 


By AWAHSOOSE. 


1. The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
8. The Fox and His Guests. 
4. The Foolish Fish, 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 
7. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but uot a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. Price 10 cents. 
For sale by all newsdealers. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
39 Park Row, New York. 


LONDON: Davis & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KENNEL RECORD AND AccouNntT Boox consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sules, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
every experienced breeder, Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 

In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
amore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to preserve. 200 pages 
(size 9x114 in.), price $38. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 

Specimen Pages free on Application. 


‘SENSATION. 


We have for sale an elegant steel engraving of the celebrated 
pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of sheet, 22x28. 
Price, $1 each. 

FORKART ANT SATRAAM PUR. CO... FO Park Row, WN. Y. 


Rabbit Hounds. | POINTER PUPS 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 1éin. high, | By champion Graphic ex Vinnie, by champion 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, | Bracket ex Rosa, by champion Bracket ex Lucia, 
at $10, $l5and $20 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. | The above stock is noted forits bench show and 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 237 South Highth st., | field qualities. For prices and particulars apply 
Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tf to CLIFTON KENNELS, 75 Clifton Place, Jersey 


=>" =. ja, 7 EE 4 on City, N. J. sep30,tf 
St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
jy8.tf Lancaster, Mass. 
PE a oe AS A I I EE IE OTRAS 

IHAMPION TRAINED REAR, COON, FOX, 
C Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pig»; Fer- 
rets. H.C. GRAFF, Kensington, Oino. jv 22,té 


ae EE 
POR SALE._-A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 


setters and poipters, thoroughly field trained. 
Only those wishing first-class dogs will address, 
GEO, W, LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass, 


King Charles Spaniels. 
Angora kittens, te blood, moderate prices. 
ING CHA 


Enclose stamp. RLES KENNEL, 
No. 6 Second street, New York. 


M. GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 
Treland, is prepared to purchase and ship dog: 
for importers. Dogs purchased from him had the 
following prizes awarded to them: At New York 
and Chicago, 1883, sixteen firsts, nine special, three 
second and one third. At New York, 1884, seven 


| firsts, six specials and one third. 


a 


COUNT WIND’EM. 


The property of R. Ll. Purcell Liewellin, 
AND 


BELLE OF BOW, 


The property of Barclay Field, 
ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS IN 


“LAND AND WATER,” 


WITH WEEKLY ARTICLES ON 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T. Teasdale-Buckell, 
Who sent to America all the imported Llewellin 
Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 
winning brace of setters in the English National 
Field Trials, and has hunted as many winners of 
the Field Trial Derby. 


LAND AND WATHR mailed direct to any part 
of the world outside the United Kingdom, from 
the office, at following rates: 12 months, lis. 6d.; 
6 months, 8s. 9d.; 3 months, 4s. 6d. Single copies 
mailed for fourpence. 


OFFICE: 182, Strand, London, Eng. 
FIRST LESSONS 


Doge Training: 
Standards and Points of Jadgisg 
ALL BREEDS OF DOGS. 


Being the Standards of ‘‘Stonehenge’”’ and also 
those adopted by Specialty Clubs, 
evised to Date. 


Price, —5 Cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
39 Park Row, New York. 


Rosecroft Kennels, 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Puppies by Fairy King ex Countess Floy, Fore- 
Ban ex Passion, Yale Belton ex Forest Dora for 
sale. 

Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie) in the stud. 
Fee $20. 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for field 
trials or private use. Reference given. W. G. 
SMITH, Marydel, Md. 


St. Bernards 


Of purest Swiss strain, from 
the Kennel of Mr. Hy. Schu- 
macher, Bern, Switzerland, 
orders now booked for puppies 
of ‘“ Apollo” — “ Bernice,” 
and ‘Rigi’—“Diana,” litters. 
Two handsome Swiss dogs 
for sale about 2 years old, 
special attention given to im- 
porting from Switzerland and 
England. 
Address, with stamp, 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated dogs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 1012, 


LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE, BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Pointer), 
SENSATION, GLADSTONE, DASHING 
MONARCH,’ SAN ROY, GATH, BANG 
BANG, RUSH GLADSTONE, DARKNESS, 
PEEP-0’-DAY, BESS A., AMERICAN DAN, 
CARRIE J., PINK B., JULE, DASH AND 

ESS, RIDE OF THE BORDER. 
POINTERS TOM, PETE, CROXTETH. 


Price for the full set of twenty-seven pictures, 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address 


Forest and Stream Pub. Co., 


P. O. Box 2882. New York City 
THE BEST ENGLISH PAPER IS 


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FANCIERY CHRONICLE 


For all news and information concerning 
Doss, 
Poultry, 


Pizceons, 
Rabbits, Cage-Birds, Etec. 


It is the recognized English organ on these sub- 
jecis, and enjoys the largest circulation of any 
paper of its'class. American breeders will find the 
best English stock advertised in its columns. 

Annual Subscription, 13 Shillings. 
OFFicrs: 139 and 140 Fleet street. E. C.. London, 


The Best in the Market, 
AUSTIN’S 
oo Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
superior to any dog food made. 


MANUFACTURED BY 


AUSTIN & GRAVES, 


116 Commercial Street. Boston, Mass. 


AGENTS: 
POPE & STEVENS, 114 Chambers st., N. Y., and 
514 Commerce st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


WOODILL'S IMPROVED DOG SOAP, 


Will positively Kill Fleas and Improve the Goat. 

Endorsed by Jas. Watson, Frank Dole, Edw 
Lever, Arthur Chambers, A. i’. Hausmann, Che- 
quasset Kennels, L. Shuster and other exhibitors 
Imparts a Natural Gloss to the Coat, and 

renders the skin Soft and Smooth. 

The only soap that will positively kill fleas and 
other Parasites without injury to the animal. 
No Carbolic Acid, no Disagreeable odor, and is a 
perfectly harmless PURE WHITE SOAP. In- 
valuable to Exhibitors. 

For sale by Druggists and Dealers. 


Be sure WOODILL’S Take no 


and get other. 


GEO. D. WOODILL. Manuf :cturer, 
718 Green St., Philadelphia. 
Sent by mail on receipt of 25 cents. 


Bohannan’s Mavic Skin Cure. 


A positive and absolute cure for M AN GE 
s 


Cures quicker, cheaper and better ‘ 

than any article ever offered to the public. Two 
cakes, #1, post paid. Nocure no pay. Address 
A. A. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn. 


THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS 


SHMONT’S TREATISE on their management 
in Health andin Disease. Price $2. Yor sale by 
all booksellers, or sent, postpaid, on receipt of price by 


W. W. Tucker, 


P, O. Box 1338, N. Y. 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co, 


PALMYRA, N. ¥., 
Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
graphs taken by Mr Walker at the Eastern Wield 
Trials. Lists and prices on application, 


§, LORING THAYER, 186 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass, 


MASTIFES. 


Address HOLLIS. Wellsville, N. Y. 


PORTSMA4AN’S KENNEL.—TRAINING, BREAK- 
ing and Boarding of sporting dogs, having a 
free run; capacity for fifty boarder. D.F WIL- 
BUR, Prop., Box 303, Bridgewater, Mass. may13,tf 


if 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


TH H 


Niagara Falls” Black Bird 


Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made. 
Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with 
all other targets, Can be thrown from clay pigeon 
trap or our trap. The cheanest and best target on the 
market. Sample box of 100 birds, $1, Send for prices to 


NIAGARA FLYING TARGET CO., 
MAKERS OF 


BLACK BIRDS, TARGET BALLS, TRAPS, ETC. 


P. O, Box 427, Suspension Bridge, N. ¥ 


Snap or wing 
shooting with 
We Tifle easily 
INN and cheaply 
learned with 
infin the Raub Mag- 


eam 


aah? 7 Wp phos azine ‘Trap. 
Mey nee see No assistant 
"4 . pee eet on mie a : 
5 required. — 
Practice cardhoard and clay targets. Gives 


10,000 shots for $5. Address JOS. L. RAUB, New 
London,Conn. HartLEy & GRAHAM, New York 
Wholesale Agents. 


OIN THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION. 

Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- 
mation, to the Secretary. Mart R. Freeman, Gen- 
eral Manager. F. C. Ethericge, Secretary and 
Trea -urer. Macon, Ga. WKoard ot Directors: Dr L 
KE Russell. Sprinefi-!i, O.; (* M. Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.: J Von Lergerke. New York city; Washing- 
ton A. Cester, Flatbusn, L. I; Wm, Gq Cooper, 
Savannah, Ga.; E. A. Crawford. Tallahas-ee, Fia ; 
M. R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F, C. Etheridge, 
Macon, Ga. 


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ANTONIN ROUSSET. 
Translated by 
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Hotels und Loutes tor Sportsmen. 
Maine Sportsmen’s Resort 


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THE PARKER GUN 


Guns, Wnunition, ete. 
TE Wires. 


FPELE “CAMPER S’ EFAY ORILiT=: ”* TENT. 
(MeKoon's Patent Applied For.) 


a Extra | Army Amy |LEADS them all in HARD HITTING qualities at the 
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of EIGHTY-SEVEN ENTRIES from REPRESENTATIVE 
SHOTS, representing FOURTEEN STATES, the Parker 
Gun won FIRST AND THIRD MONEY of the FIRST 
CLASS of 90 SCORES, winning $900 out-of the $1,200 
purse offered, adding another victory to 1885, which 
was the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament 
for the championship of the world, held at New Orleans, 
La., Feb. 11 to 16. 


PARKER BROTHERS. 
MAKERS, 


Poles, pins, cases, etc., all complete, are in- 
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to lengths given according to size of tent, gives 
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Only best material and best workmen used and 
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of tents in use supplied. Send order and money 
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EI Cajon, San Diego Co., California. 


For close, hard shooting excels all others. xtra 
heavy guns for ducks a specialty. Send stamp for 
circular. C. 8. SHATTUCK, Menufacturer, Hat- 
fleld, Mass. ‘ 


Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell. 
For Wildfowl Shooting and Long Shots. 
Tnstantly available as a solid shot. 

These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 
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will kill the hardest feathered bird at 130yds., and 
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gauge delivered in New York on remittance of $7. 

The trade should see this projectile wt once. 
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make Hunting and 
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OF 1882. 


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With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 


. Ph stock, case Hardened Mountings -.......-.....5-24 $12 00 Z 
The Gun and its Development | seussserejeittpemning erica s Stocl and Swiss Entt Plate, 


By W. W. GREENER. For Hunting and Target Practice at 

all ranges the “MAYNARD” more 

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A __ Send for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 
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yman 


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LEFEVER AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS, 


FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICH! 
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a bs — 
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Rebounding Lock, 
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PRICE, $75 to §300.00. 


This improvement ig the only hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
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DOG TRAINING: 


8. T.QSHAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM. 
For sale at this office. Price $1.00. 


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THE TRA COMPLETE GREECH LOADING SHOT BURLING SKIN: LEAIHENecsaure te 


Manufactured by 10 66 65.00 
: FOR FALL SHOOTING. 


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ing in \cold weather. orn under the overcoat, they are a handsome garment and much used. A 
capital jacket for bicycle use, skating ana sleighing. , oY 7 

We have just received and now offer the first lot for this season, and the present invoice comprises 


the finest skins we have imported for years. 


k=-WE TAKE THE ENTIRE PRODUCT OF THE M4NUFACTURES OF ABOVE FINES' 
JACKETS, AND THIS MAKE CANNOT BE OBTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES, : 
An early selection is advised. Common qualities of other makes also in stock. 


A quality, the very finest skin, - - = “ = $18 00 
* . not as fine, * - - $800, $1000 and = & 00 


See Re aroun chest outside Mice If money is sent with order we will fo: by 
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ing many of them. Entirely different from any other Tae, ‘ ae oe 
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( mostly made here of commen skins, we invite those desiring such to send for one of ours, and if no 
found superior on examination to any other, it can be returned at our expense or we will refund money. 


5 
ooting. | WILLIAM READ & SONS, 107 Washington St., Boston. 
EK UDRYON, JR. Oe a ee eee eee 


New Breech-Loader. 
- THE FIELD GUN. 


12]-Bore, $55. 10-Bore, S$GOo. 


, Persons who have seen and examined this gun pronounce it the BEST 
‘Breech-Loader in the United States for the price. It has Damascus barrels engine 
turned rib, and is well engraved and finished. No description will satisfy so well 
as personal inspection, and I am desirous of sending it for examination to any one: 
who wants to buy a good gun. Not one of these guns has been returned. DON’T 


TAKE ANYBODY’S WORD FOR IT but examine for yourself. — 


, New catalogue of guns and ammunition, profusely illustrated, will be ready about Oct. 1. Sent on receipt of! 


15 cents, or free with any order for goods. 


LARGE STOCK OF W, W. GREENER’S GUNS JUST RECEIVED. 


UIRES, 178 Broadway, eee 


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HENRY C. 8 
SHORE BIRDS. | 24 


Juct Out. By t 
PRUE, ED. 'e 

Hi A W, late instruce ; 
tor at Harvard Universi- © 
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Il. Range and Migration—Where they go to breed, ! 


r, Johnson & Co.’s Single Breech-Loading Shotgun. 


Double Action Revolver usin, ‘ 
8. & W. "38 Cariiiddes! . Side Snap, Top Snap and Hammerless. 


and where to spend the winter. J 
{ii A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of 
shore shooting. . 
{V. Nomenclature—A list of our American species 


of Limicole, with a description of each ‘ y 
a P. LOVELL’S SO 
VY. Localities—Where to zo to shoot them, x 5 


PEE eae EPR Se i ny Gta daieaia Ne , MANUFACTURERS OF as 
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THOMAS J.CONROY, 


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~ CONROY’S CELEBRATED 
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Fine Rubber and German Silver, Full Steel Pivot, Patent Back 


Sliding Click, S-Shape Balance Handle. 


These are the strongest and freest running reels on the market. _They have been practi 
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QSGOOD'S FOLDING CANVAS BOAT. Wetehi, for tront Ashing 

= ee rith stretcher, side-boards 
= and paddle, 25lbs. With stretcher, side-boards, gunwale 
and paddle, 232ths. With stretcher, side-hoards, gun- 
wale, sioolsand oars, 401bs. With bottom board. 
side-boards, gunwale, stools and 
Oars, 501bs. ‘is ent shows 

— twelve-foot boat. 


Stanchest and Most Durable ! 
Empossihle te tip it over by Rocking t 
Easy Row! Safest and Best Honiing and Fishing Boat made. 


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The above is a view of the Boat inits compact form, showing 
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and Packing Chest. 
with Boat in Chest. 


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PECOWSIC, 


Winner of International Match at A.C. A. Meet, Lapstreak, but smooth skin. Built by 


zE*. JOY RE FF, 


COASTING CANOES CLYDE (17x40), ATLANTIS, RAM- 
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We build everything in the boat line from a 12-Ib. 
cance to a steam launch. Have in stock a number of 
small steam launches, running from 20 to 30ft. in 
length, some with oil and some with coal burning 
SS oi fine stock of rowboats and 

arge and very fine stock of rowboats and canoes 
from $20.00 upward. 

Will send upon application drawings of launch with 
Shipman Oil Engine. Sena for €atalogue. 

Chicago Headquarters, 115 Wabash Ave. 


R. J. DOUGLAS & CO., 
Successors to POWELL & DOUGJAS, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL. 


White Cedar Boards for Yachts’ Boats and Canoes. 


Also Oak and other Lumber used in Boat Building, 
HACKMATACK AND OAK KNEES. 


Cc. F. HODSDON. 142 & 144 Water St.,se"25°) New York. 


VESPER BOAT AND CANOE 


HARDWARE. 
Won International Cup Kace at 


GALVANIZED IRON, 
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OUR NEW ALASKA; 


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Of the eleven gentlemen who broke 100 straight inanimate targets for a place in the Chamberlin 
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N. Y.; Fred Erb, Jr., La Fayette, Ind.; J. C. Hendershot, Cleveland, O. < 

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Eaton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
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Hazard’s “‘American Sporting.” 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse), Ini 1b, canisters and 
614 Ib. kegs, A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Weli adapted to short guns, 

Hazard’s “Duck Shooting.” , 


Nos. 1 (fine) to6 (coarse). In 1 and 5 lb. canisters 
and 644 and 124% lb. kegs. Burns slowly. and very 
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muzzle or breechloaders. 

Hazard’s ‘“‘Kentucky Rifie.”’ 

FFFG, FFG and ‘‘Sea Shooting’’ FG in kegs of 25, 
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moist. The FFFG and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the ‘‘Sea Shooting”’ FG is the 
standard Rijle Powder of the Country. 


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tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. 


All the poetry and grace of 


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siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 

We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals, 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches. They are as follows: 


Title of Picture. 
Quail Shooting in Tennessee, 
On the Grouse Moor, 


Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 


Name of Dog or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep 0’ Day 
“ - Emperor Fred 

Dash III. and Countess May 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
39 Park Row, New York. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE. 


1. The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
8. The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish, 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 


%. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 


the wise and foolish of the world in general. 


For sale by all newsdealers. 


Price 10 cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
" 39 Park Row, New York. 


LONDON: DaAvins & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KHNNEL RECORD AND ACCOUNT BOOK consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 


entry forms for the use of the breeder. 


Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 


the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 


every experienced breeder, 


Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 


actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 


ance, 


There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 


their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 

In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 


amore careful system of record than the 
(size 9x114 in.), price a 


have been accustomed to 
Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 
pecimen Pages Free on Application. 


reserve. 200 pages 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale an elegant steel engraving of the celebrated 
pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of sheet, 22x28. 


Price, $1 each. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUB. CO.. 39 Park Row, N. Y. 


Rabbit Hounds. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16in. high, 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, 
at aap $i5band $20 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 237 South Highth st., 
Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tf 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
} Lancaster, Mass. 


jy8,tt 


[es ee EES SE SES 
HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 
Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
rets. H. C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio. jy 22, tt 


(meas ee Eee 
OR SALE—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 
setters and pointers thoroughly field trained. 

10) iy those wishing first-class dogs will address, 
GEO. W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass. 


i 


POINTER PUPS 


By champion Graphic ex Vinnie, by champion 
Bracket ex Rosa, by champion Bracket ex Lucia. 
The above stock is noted for its bench show and 


field qualities. For prices and particulars apply 
to CLIFTON KENNELS, 75 Clifton Place, Jersey 
City, N. J. sep30,ti 


King Charles Spaniels. 


Angora kittens, pease blood, moderate prices. 
Enclose stamp. ING CHARLES KENNEL, 
No. 6 Second street, New York. 


following prizes awarded to them: At New York 
and Chicago, 1883, sixteen firsts, nine special, three 
second and one third. At New York, 1884, seven 
firsts, six specials and one third 


CANADIAN 


COUNT WIND’EM. 


The property of R. Ll. Purcell Llewellin, © 
AND 


BELLE OF BOW, 


The property of Barclay Field, 
ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS IN 


“LAND AND WATER,” 


WITH WEEKLY ARTICLES ON 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T. Teasdale-Buckell, 


Who sent to America all the imported Llewellin 
Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 
winning brace of setters in the English National 
Field Trials, and has hunted as many winners of 
the Field Trial Derby. 


LAND AND WATER mailed direct to any part 
of the world outside the United Kingdom, from 
the office, at following rates: 12 months, Tis. 6d.; 
6 months, 8s. 9d.; 3 months, 4s. 6d. Single copies 
mailed for fourpence. 


OFFICE: 182, Strand, London, Eng. 
FIRST LESSONS 


| Dog Training 


With 


Standards and Points of Judging 
ALL BREEDS OF DOGS. 


Being the Standards of ‘Stonehenge’ and also 
those adopted by Specialty Clubs, 
evised to Date. 


Price, 25 Cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
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National Field Trials Club 


INO TICE. 


There will be a meeting of the members of this 
club at Grand Junction, Tenn., Tuesday, Dec. 14, 
1886, at 8 o’clock P. M., for the election of officers 
and for the consideration of such other business 
as may properly be brought before the club. 

B. M, STEPHENSON, Secretary. 
novll,2t W.B. SHATTUC, President. 


Rosecroft Kennels, 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Puppies by Fairy King ex Countess Floy, Fore- 
pea ex Passion, Yale Belton ex Forest Dora for 
sale. 

Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie) in the stud. 

ee $20. 


Progressive Kennels. 
St. BERNARDS 


ashionably bred and of the best 
known strains, Gorrect in col- 


Grown dogs 
and puppies for sale; full and 


or, markings, etc, 


guaranteed pedigree sent with 
- each dog sold, Only superior 
specimens sent from the K ennels. 


OGddress, with sta mp, 


PROGRESSIVE KENNELS, 
FLATBUSH, L. IL. 
ANDSOME IRISH SETTER BITCH FOR 


sale cheap. I. HENRY ROBERTS, P.O, 
Box 153, Moorestown, N. J. sepz3,tt 


518 8. James Street, Montreal. 


Field Trial Winners. 
We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 


following celebrated dogs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 10x12. 


LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE, BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Pointer), 
SENSATION, GLADSTONE, DASHING 
MONARCH, SAN ROY, GATH, BANG 
BANG, RUSH GLADSTONE, DARKNESS, 
PEEP-0'-DAY, BESS A., AMERICAN DAN, 
CARRIE J., PINK B ASH AD 
BESS, PRIDE THE BORDER, 
WHISKEY, DICK, RANGER, BEGORRAH, 
FAIRY, BELLE. POINTERS TOM, PETE, — 
OROXTETH. 


Price for the full set of thirty-three pictures, 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address 


Forest and Stream Pub. €o., 


P. O. Box 2832. New York City 
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best English stock advertised in its columns. 
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The Best in the Market, 
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og Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
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MANUFACTURED BY 


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AGENTS: 
POPH & STEVENS, 114 Chambers st., N. Y., and 
514 Commerce st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


WOODILL'S IMPROVED DOG SOAP, 


Will positively Kill Fleas and Improve the Coat. 

Endorsed by Jas. Watson, Frank Dole, Edw 
Lever, Arthur Chambers, A. F. Hausmann, Che- 
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Imparts a Natural Gloss to the Coat, and 

renders the skin Soft and Smooth. 

The only soap that will positively Hill fleas and 
other Parasites without injury to the animal. 
No Carbolic Acid, no Disagreeable odor, and is a 
perfectly harmless PURE WHITE SOAP. In- 
valuable to Exhibitors. 

For sale by Druggists and Dealers. 


Be sure WOODILL’S Take no 


and get other. 


GEO. D. WOODILL, Manufacturer, 
718 Green St., Philadelphia. 
Sent by mail on receipt of 25 cents. 


Bohannan’s Magic Skin Cure. 


A positive and absolute cure for 
Cures quicker, cheaper and better MAN GE. 
than any article ever offered to the public. Two 


cakes, #1, post paid. Nocure no pay. Address 
A. A. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn. 


MASTIFES. 


Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. Y¥. 


K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for field 
trials or private use, Reference given. W. G. 
SMITH, Marydel, Md. 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co, 


PALMYRA, N. Y., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
fraphs taken by Mr. Walker at the Eastern Field 
Trials, Lists and prices on application, 


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i. Russell. Springfield, O.: C. M. Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.; J. Yon Lengerke, New York city; Washing- 
ton A. Cester, Flatbush, L. I.; Wm. G. Cooper, 
Savannah, Ga.; E. A. Crawford, Tallahassee, Fla.; 
M. R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F, C, Etheridge, 
Macon, Ga. 


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Circulars free. 
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GOLD MEDAL, PARIS, 1878. 


shells, 10.and 12-gauge. 


a 


=== Warranted absolutely pure 
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MY) cup. It is delicious, nourishing, 
i) }\) strengthening, easily digested, and 
Wit) admirably adapted for invalids as 
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We also manufacture Balis and Traps. Send for 
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The Forest Walers the Farm 


The Value of Wocdlands as Reservoirs, 


BEING THE LES ErupEs DE MAITRE PIERRE 
sur L’ AGRICULTURE ET LES FORETS. 


M. ANTONIN ROUSSET. 
Translated by 
REY. 8S. W. POWELL. 


The introduction reviews the extraordinary 
movement of torrent taming in France, in pre- 
paring public sentiment for which the Studies of 
Master Peter played a noteworthy part. The 
book was written as a sort of science primer, 
setting forth the first principles of the relations 
existing between woodlands and agriculture. 
The principles and reasoning are not less appli- 
cable to the United States to-day than to France 
then 


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half a million dollars worth of first-class business 
real estate. It is under the management of such 
men as Lieut. Gov. Ames, Mayor Green of Fall 

iver. Send to office of Co, for prospectus to GEO. 


R 
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Mass. 


Dublicatinns. 
The English “ Fishing Gazette.” 


Devoted to angling, anaes and sea fishing, and 
tha 


2. 
fivery Saturday, 16 pages, folio, price 2d, 
Volumé XI, commenced with number 429 for 
y 11, 1885. 
Epiror—R. B. MARSTON 
Free by post for one year for 12s. 6d. (say $3.20) to 
any ad in the United States. 

Sent direct from the office for any portion of a 
year at the above rate. U.8S. postage stamps can 
be remitted, or money order payable tc Sampson, 
Low, Marston & Co., proprietors. 

Contains special articles on all fresh and salt 
water fish and fishing; reports of the state of the 
rivers; reports from angling clubs; fishculture and 
natural history; where to fish; angling notes and 

ueries; angling exchange egolunsn; notices of 

hing tackle, books, &c., and other features, 

A copy of the current number can be had Sita 
free by sending six cents in stamps to R. B. Mars- 
ton, the FIS G GAZETTE office, 12 and 13, 
Fetter-lane, London. 

The FISHING GAZETTE circulates extensively 
among auglers and country gentlemen in all parts 
of the Empire. 

“There is a large public interestin fishing, , . 
An excellent class organ.’’— World. 

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Until Dec, 1, 1886, to close out stock. 


H. H. KIER, 
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Hotels and Routes for Sportemen, 


Bromfield House, Boston. 


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SPORTSMAN 


Wishing to enjoy the fine shooting in Shinnecock 
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OAPT, FARRAR’S NEW BOOK, 
Will be sent to any address on receipt of price, 
$1.25, by JAMAICA PUBLISHING CO., Janiaica 
Plains, Mags. 
ES ey 
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CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGES, 


Eixed Ammunition for Shot@eauns. 


MANUFACTURED UNDER 


THE ATLANTIC AMMUNITION COMPANY 


CHAMBERLIN PATENTS BY 


ITED, ; 


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SOLD Bw 


Wm. Read & Son, = 
J. S. Trowbridge & Co., - 
D. Kirkwood, 


W. P. Shepard, - - 
C. H. Lawton, - ~ 
Lockwood & Aiken, - 
Allen & Marshall, = 
W. KR. Perry, - ~ - 


Carpenter & Fowler, - 


Van Sicklen, Seymour & Co., 


Wheelock & Dawley, - 

S. G. LeValley, = - 
Jas McCulloch, - = 
Kendrick & Prettie, 

O. A. Wheeler, - | - 
Sponenberg & Sterling, 
J. L. Northrup & Sons, 
W. H. H. Lintner, - - 
Walker & Lathrop, = 

J. A. VanWinkle, - - 


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- Boston, Mass. 
- Boston, Mass. 

- Fall River, Mass. 
- Newport, R. I. 


- Norwalk, Conn. 


” Greenwich, Conn. 


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- Willimantic, Conn. 
Burlington, Vt. 


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- Buffalo, N. Y. 
~ Rochester, N. Y. 
- Syracuse, N. Y. 
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- Watertown, N. Y. 
- Johnstown, N. Y. 
- Little Falls, N. Y. 
= Corning, N.Y. 


- Paterson, N. J. 


Wainright & Errickson, 

C. P. Strong, - = - 
E. G. Koenig, - - 
E. K. Tryon, Jr. & Co., 
Jacob Harder, - - 
W. H. Linthicum, = - 
M. A. Tappan, - - 
Mayer & Co., - - - 
T. W. Tignor, ~ - 

S. O. Fisher,’ - - = 
F. Alexander & Co., - 
H. H. Meyers & Co., 
A. M. Nelson, - - 
Julius Lewis & Co, 


Walton & Gage, - ~ 
Kennedy Bros. & Barron, - 
Palmer Bros., - - 
Edw. Lovell & Son, - - 
Johnson & Lane, - 


Generally in NWew Work 


~ 


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- Philadelphia, Pa. 
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- Baltimore, Md. 
= Washington, D. C. 
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~ Richmond, Va. 
- Lynchburg, Va. 
~ Staunton, Va. 
- Lexington, Va. 
- Culpepper C. H., Va. 
- Raleigh, N. C. 
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a Yorkville, Ss. C, 
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Guns, Ammunition, ete, | 


THE PARKER GUN 


Guns, Ammunition, ete. 
Tew TS. 


TEE “CAMPERS ’ FAWTOR ITE’? TENT. 
(McKoon’s Patent Applied For.) 


si. Sa soAREL 1oktRY, | LEADS them all in HARD HITTING qualities at the 
ortaresni Hmbe Pe oa vo jSecond Annual Tournament of the Chamberlin Car- 
ete se cs R000 2400 28.00 tridge Co., held at Cleveland, O., Sept. 14, 1886. Out 


of EIGHTY-SEVEN ENTRIES from REPRESENTATIVE 
SHOTS, representing FOURTEEN STATES, the Parker 
Gun won FIRST AND THIRD MONEY of the FIRST 
CLASS of 90 SCORES, winning $900 out of the $1,200 
purse offered, adding another victory to 1885, which 
was the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament 
for the championship of the world, held at New Orleans, 
La., Feb. 11 to 16. 


PARKER BROTHERS, 
MAKERS, 


Meriden, Conn. 
New York Sales Rooms, 97 Chambers St. 


WE WILL SEND GRATIS UPON APPLICATION OUR NEW 


CATALOGU E: 


Containing National, Hurlingham, Old and New Long Island and Jersey City Heights Shooting 
Rules. Also minute description of our many valuable specialties, including 


Letever Hammerless, Clabrough, Parker and Smith Guns, American 
Wood-Powder, Dead-Shot Powder, American Clay-Birds, Peoria 
Black Birds, Bats, Our Loaded Shotgun Cartridges, Phenyle, 
Beetf-Flour. Jumbolene, Oil-Tanned Moccasins, Shooting Cloth- 
ing, etc., etc. Address 


VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 


OR 843 BROAD STREET i 
NEWARK, N. J. ? 14 Murray Street, New York. 


Poles, pins, cases, etc., all complete, are in- 
cluded in above prices. Above sizes are main 
bodies of tents exclusiye of ends. Add 6 to 10ft. 
to lengths given according to size of tent, gives 
extreme length of each including angular ends, 
Only best material and best workmen used and 
employed. Eastern patrons are supplied from 
New York. Western patrons from Chicago, and 
extreme western ones from San Francisco, Los 
Angeles and El Cajon. Ail other kinds and sizes 
of tents in use supplied. Send order and money 
by draft with order to 


MERRITT P. McKOON 


GENUINE SIBERIAN 
Dogskin Jackets. 


Just arrived from Finland. 


These garments are warranted as represented 
and are not the American Sheepskin Jackets. 
Our garments are soft aid pliable as a kid gloye, 
and indespensable for those exposed to 


Cold and Wet Weathers. 


The sale of these garments being so large, it 
will be advisable for those desiring a 


Genuine Dogskin Jacket 


to send their orders for them at once, as our 
stock is rather limited. 
When ordering send breast measurement only, 


No, 1 Quality, the very choicest, tan color. ...$15.00 
02 “ not quite as choice, black color. 9,00 
Send stamp for Illustrated Gun Catalogue. 


WM. R. SCHAEFER & SON, 


G1 Elm St., Boston, Mass. 


GUN CLEANER. 


The only cleaner that will thoroughly clean a gun 
barrel, doing the work equally well in choke bores 
without adjustment. Will dothe work quicker and 
better than all other implements, for the purpose, 
combined. Price, $1.00. By mail, 10 cts. extra. Ask 
your dealer for it. Discount te the trade. Circulars 
free. J. C. PETMECKY, Austin, Texas, 


And all Gun Dealers. 


THE NEW AMERICAN 


Breech-Loading Shot Gun. 


Rebounding Lock. NS 
Choke-Bore Barrels 


For close, hard shooting excels all ethers. Extra 


heavy guns ‘or ducks a specialty. Send stamp for 
4 ar. C. 8. SHATTUCK, ane fastnrar. Hat- 


THE BEST GUNS for the LEAST MONEY. 


W. W. GREENER’S and C. G. BONEHILL’S GUNS a specialty. General Agent for CARD’S STAND- 
ARD LASS BALL TRAP Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Sporting Goods. 


~. WILL. H. CRUTTENDEN, Cazenovia, Madison County, N. Y. 


Illustrated Catalogue in colors sént free on application. 


The Maynard Rifles & Shotguns. 


NEW OFF-HAND |} TARGET RIFLE, MODEL OF 1882. 
PRICES REDUCED. | ae Y 


Hlth) 


Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnel! Shell. 
For Wildfowl Shooting and Long Shots. 
Instantly available as a solid shot. 
These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 
pellets No. 6 shot on a 30in. plate at 110yds. They 
will kill the hardest feathered bird.at 130yds., and 
in a flock at 150yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- 
gauge delivered in New York on remittance of $7. 
The trade should see this projectile at once. 
THE AUTOMATIC SHRAPNELL CO., 
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 


Cheap Central-Fire Breech-Loaders. 


LYMAN’S 


Patent Gun Sights 
make Hunting and 
TargetRities perfect. 
Send for circulars. 

WM. LYMAN, 
Middlefield, Conn. 


‘With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 
Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 


For Hunting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the ‘‘MAYNARD”? more 
completely supplies the wants of 
Hunters and Sportsmen generally, than any other Rifle in 
the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 
racy, convenience, durability and safety. is not excelled. 


The Gun and its Development 


By W. W. GREENER. 


FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE} 


dealer in Guns, Rifles, ete. All kinds of cep eae, ex- 
Price $2.50. 


stamp for 
descriptive circular of above guns. 


ia § ; 
se LO = 


ZA Send for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 
for using rim and center-fire ammunition. 


MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. St" 


Wour ast Chamnece ¢ 


* 


Lzacfever Arms Co. 


LEFEVER AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS, 
| < 


WARS. Es wens: 


We have only about 100 FOX GUNS left, in Nos. 7, 8 and.9 grades. If 
you want one you had better order at once. Catalogues, with dimensions and 
prices of a)l guns left, furnished on application. ® 


AMERICAN ARMS CO., 103 Milk St., Boston, Mass. 


SPORTSMEN'S WEAR. 


Corduroy, Canvas. Horsehide, Dogskin, Sheep: 


PRICE, 875 to $300.00. 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, 


. ' 2 ‘ vee) a to take up 
ear in every direction. The safety is automatic both in locking and releasing. Used by the b 
Skil, Mackintosh and Flannel Clothing shotsin America. Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Goiwengiee 


Send for illustrated catalogue. 


OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR SPORTSMEN LEFEVER ARMS CoO., Syracuse, N. Y. 


b NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 14 
Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts and Equip- PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH 0. GRUBB & CO., 712 Market Sh ie 
ments of all kinds. BOSTON J. P. LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington St. 


OATALOGUE AND SAMPLES FREE. 


GEO. BARNARD & CO., 


108 Madison Street, Chicago, Ill, 


EasTeRN Acrents: A.G. SPALDING & BROS., 241 Broad ‘ 
PHILADELPHIA AGENTS: E, K, TRYON, JR. & co. bast a 23 


DOG TRAINING: 


8S. T.SHAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM. 
For sale at this oMice. Price $1.00. 


‘ 


Vill | FOREST AND STREAM. ; 


THE TAYON COMPLETE BREECH LOADING SHOT GUN p 9c = = 
“cama gfe eas VOG-SKIN, LEATHER | JACKETS | 


Soft and pliable as kid, Not shrunk or injured by water, Entirely wate i ’ 
; 4 1s rorooft and windpreof. 
fe Eee eisai her Seen or any eee in og or wet. For Tereenagle tiding, pea erate 
in ¢ aT. under thé overcoat, they are 
“capital jacket for bieycle use. skating and sleighing. t 2 Dan TSO? APTN Abd ier ued. As 


We have just receiv: d and now Offer the first lot for this invoi i 
ae finest skins we have imported for years. ‘ rk abies thee cag 2 oe see 


"WE TAKE THE ENTIRE PRODUCT OF THE MiNUFACTURES OF ABOV 
| JACKETS, AND THIS MAKE CANNOT BH OBTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITND STATES. 
An early selection is advised. Common qualities of other makes also in stock. 


A quality, the very finest skin, - = . = - $18 00 
‘* — not as fine, : ~ - §8 00, $1000 and 15 06 


Send measurement around chest outside vest. If money is sent with order we will forward fres:b 
* mail, and if not satisf ictory on receipt we will return money on return of 5 we - 
’ ing many of them, Hutively different from any other make. eee pa ee 


Field” Trial, London, May, 1876; Winner of the Twen<- 
Guinea Prize for Choke Bores: Wi 5! ‘As ther? are many different makes of Leather Jackets i , i 
* nner of the Penetration Tria 9 mostly made here of ea skins, we invite Case esa iecnaior GEO EE Mika anaahnat 


making the Highest Average Penetration on Record, &c., &c, found superior on examination to any other, it can be returned at our expense or we will refund money. 


_ Ask your dealer tosend for one. They beat the World for Shooting. WILLIAM READ & SONS, 107 Washington St., Boston. 
es op RYON, JR. & Co., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Aliso send for Gun Circular and Second-Hand List. Now some high grade second-hand Guns. 
Pe STS SSA SS a hs te SA SR SR i ns SSW 1K 0 LH 2 sc Pn ns A Nn imamatc 


Use W. W, Greener’s Guns at the Trap and in the Field, 


. These popular guns show extraordinary superiority in killing powers. At the Grand International Pigeon 
Shooting. Tournament, London, England, 1885, W. W. Greener’s guns head the list in the average of scored 
birds, as the following extract from the “Field,” July 11, 1885, shows: 


A 


Maker’s Name. Birds shot at. Proportion of Kills. Maker’s Name. Birds shot at. Proportion of Kills. 


W.W.Greener, 148 818percent.|Cogswell & Harrison, 51  72°5 per cent. 
Baker, — 840 76 «* Stephen Grant, 235 719 = * 
Dougall, — v2 ane een Reilly 330 712—Cis 
Purdey, 120 «729 = ® 

— W. W. Greener’s guns AVERAGING MORE THAN FOUR PER CENT. MORE KILLS than those of any 
London maker. In individual scores the percentage of birds scored by Mr. Grace with a Greener gun was 


84°3 per eent. of the birds shot at. i 


THE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP, contested for at Monaco this year by the best amateur shots of all nations, was won with a Greener Hammerless Gun. Mr. Trecastle first, with 
a Greener gun, 24 kills out of 25; Mr, Blake with a Greener gun third, 23 kills out of 25; Mr. Grace with a Greener gun fourth, 23 kills out of 25, 
Without taking acco. nt of tne prizes won in the United States, the following are some of the more important events that have fallen to W. W. Greener’s guns this year: 


Prix de Consclation Monte Carl*, 1886 ; Ranelagh Cup, Barn Elms. 

President’s Trophy, Grympie (Queensl.nd), Ist and 2d tied at 40 birds without a miss. The “Star Prize,” London Gun Club. 

The Australian Cup, 48 birds without a miss. £600 won. Gun Club Cnallenge Cup, London. 

Hamilton, Canada, $1,00u. Club Fund Cup, London, 

Melbourne Trophy. First in 12 sweepstakes at London. Sscond prizes too numerous to enumerate here. 
Sandhurst Winter Handicap, Ata gun trial ac Leavenworth, 1886, a Greener 12-bore gun beat fifty Haglish and American 
New South Wales Inter-Colouial Stakes, 1st, 2d and 3d, guns, some of them 10 bores. 


The W. W. Greener Trap Gun, - $65 The “Far-Killing” Duck Gun, - $100 
The Greener Hammerless Gun, from 100 The Greener Ejector Gun, from 240 
| MAY BE OBTAINED OF 


HENRY C. SQUIRES, 178 Broadway, New York. 


PRICE LISTS FREE. = WORKS: BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND. » 


ae etet«|RUSSIAN DOGSKIN JACKETS. 


along he shore. < 


Kighteen exh. bition medals. First prizes at all London gun trials since 1875. 


. wa4 s > s 
ee wu. Impervious to Wind and Water. Soft and Pliable as the Finest Kid Glove. 
i. Haunts and Habits— Where the bay birds live, and ; : 
what they do at home. Genuine dog skins (unlike sheep skins) are not affected by water. Being very pliable they fit close to the person, and offer the most complete 
Il. Range and Migration—Where they go to breed, | protection from the cold and penetrating winds of winter. Our best quality jackets will last a lifetime, it being almost impossible to wear one 
._. and where to spend the winter. out, thus making it the cheapest winter garment one can secure. They are so light weight and take up so little room that one can be worn between the 
Ut, A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of | vest and undercoat, thus rendering a heavy overcoat entirely unnecessary even in the coldest weather. For driving, horseback riding, skating, sleigh- 
shore shooting. ing and hunting in cold climates they are extensively used. For Duck and Coot Shooting they are indispensable, i oe 
[V. Nomenclature—A list of our American species All who wish to secure a GENUINE RUSSIAN DOGSKIN should order it immediately before we get out of sizes, as but a limited number of 
of Limicole,’ with a description of each | the genuine article can be obtained each year. Jn ordering send measure around chest. ; 
species. Al Quality, Genuine Russian Skins, Black or Tan Color, $18.00 B Quality, American Skins, Black Color, $10.00 
Ba OCA ETC MEPS SG EO ee shoe a is A Onality Mniericanishine Ban Colok, X12. (Meee, 15.00 © Quality, American Skins, Black Color, $.0u 
Tee ae OO omic oe he a Sent by registered mail, postpaid, to any part of the U. S. on receipt of price. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. | 
7 * P.S.—As we are the oniyimporters in the United States of GENUINE RUSSIAN DOGSKINS, they cannot be found at any other house inthis country 


44 pp., paper. Price, 16 Cents. 


For Sale by the Forest and Stream buh, Oo. | ESTABLISHED 1840. JOHN P. LOVELL'S SONS, 147 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 


THOMAS J. CONROY, 


Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 


Fine Fishing Tackle and Camping Goods. 


63 EF*ulton St., N. ¥. 


CONROY’S CELEBRATED 
“Silver King” Multiplying Reels. 


Fine Rubber and Gervan Silver, Full Steel Pivot, Patent Back 


Sliding GUlick, S-Shape Balance Handle. 


These are the strongest and freest running reels on the market. They have been practi 
cally tested by many of our beso coast anglers, and pronounced superior to any ever veiore 
used, 


Hexagonal Split B2mboo Rods, Calcutta Bamhoo Rods, | and 2 jaints, 
and Ash and Lancewaod Rods, for Stripad dass, Bluefish, etc. 
“Cuttyhunk” Lines, Knobbed O’Shaughnessy Hooks, Ete. 


Small Yachts, $7. Antelope and Deer, $2.50. Our New Alaska, Canoe and Boat Building, each 
$4.50. Canoe Handling, Dog Training, Canoe & Camp Cookery, Woodcraft, Canoe Aurora, each $1. 
‘Fables, 1oc. Kennel Record Buok, $3. The Forest Waters the Farm, 50c. Points of Dogs, 25c. 


cat 
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FOREST AD STAM BUN 


“Angling Talks, 50c. “Forest and 


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1886. 


‘SAGCEr oe, 


OPER atte. z <'y . 
: COPYRIGHT, 1886, By FoRYST AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co. : ENTERED AT New YORK Post Orrick As SECOND CLASS MATTER. 
Terms, postpaid, #4. t NEW YORK: Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 39 Park Row. j Price, 10 cents, 
REESE ar EPA oA LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane, Cornhill. Sarna Et Gxt. Pete 


HARTLEY « GRAHAMNI, 


A'*? & 19 RATaiden Lane, NW. W. 
NEW YORK AGENTS OF 


W.&C. SCOTT & SON, 


Dmondon. Birminghax. 
Celebrated Hammor and Hammerless 


Breech-Loading Shotguns. 


They have every improve- 


ear oe 


Our SCOTT GUNS No. 2%, branded 
“BOGARDUS CLUB” are the most desir~ 
able and artistic in style of all guns at 
ment, and shooting qualities are unsur- 


medium price. 
passed. 


Largest Stock to select from in the United States, including the following styles: 


Guns with HEtammers.—nos. 1,1%, 2, 2%, 3, 3%, 4 and 5. No.6 Premier quality. 10, 12, 
14, 16 and 20 Gauge. . ¥ 


Hiammerless.—nyos. 2H, 24H, 3H, 3%H, 4H, 5H Premier quality. 10,12 and 16 Gauge. 


With Double Set Barrels, in English sole leather cases. No. 2}4H Hammerless, 40,221, one set 12g., 80in., 8Ihs., choked; 
Hammer and Hammerless, 10g., S0in., S¥Ibs.. choked. No. 4H Hammerless, 40,381, one set 1g. a0in., Slbs. 302, choked: one set 10g., 8010. Srélbs., choked’ 
RO. att US ee a pea | poe et Bee ONE AE Aue. Picked: one ee does 30in., albsi Be pee No, 5H ammerless Premier, 40,240, one set [2g., S0in., 84lbs., choked: one set 10e., 30in., 9i4lbs., choked. 

bat * e a = * ry y. f Z “ . < be = totet. “al i 2 ts * i We 
: nie i0.a2 327, one sot 12x, bin? honor: beets a ue Bh BCA AN inder; one se g., 0.2., choked. No. 2144 Hammer, 40,222, one set 10g., s0in., 91bs., choked; one set 12¢., 30in., (4lbs., choked. No. 2s 


Circulars Mailed On Application. 


BLACK PAPER SHOT SHELLS. . 
v. s niu ann cey-|U. S. Paper Shells are Thoroughly)... s suner sreecn 
, | Waterproof and Sure Fire. 


These Shells are intended te overcome the great disadvantage which all non-waterproof 


ARE MADE WITH ESPE- | shells are subjected to when used in damp weather. They are so completely waterproof that ROUND BALL, with NEW 


no water can penetrate into the powder even when entirely submerged. 


CIAL CARE FOR ACCU- 


TRAL FIRE CARTRIDGES CAPS, both CONICAL and 


EXPLOSIVE FILLING. AC- 


| CURATE AND CLEAN, 
RATE PISTOL AND RIFLE 


H 
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Mt 
Ht t) 
| 
mit 


Q 2 pore Sodan : : | EXTRA STRENGTH AND 
TARGET SHOOTING. 7 —————— aa SLIGHT REPORT. 

aa © Use U. S. Improved No. 2 Copper Primers. a 

Several years’ experience with BLACK PAPER has demonstrated that it is the STRONGEST and BEST 


paper for SHOT SHELLS. The CILEAPEST gerade shell (Clim: Ri , » S. Co. ‘a 
icin Giese aa tive ines g (Climax) now mude by the U. S. Co. cun be reloaded 


UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE CO, Lowell, Mas, 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Invented and Manufactured h 
Bo A. OSQUOD, Baitle Creek, Mich. 
ae Send for Circular. 


Macht wid Bort Builders, ete. 


es 


ae BESTE 

hen SAFEST £ = 

To Lighest |The Steadiest 1 — 
Btancheet and Most Darable f 

Yatpacetblo to tip ft over by Rocking f 

Musyvo How! Safestand Besi Hunting and Fishing Boat made. 


Gisare and paddle are joined and paek in enest with hoai without extra charze 


PECOWSIC, — 


Winner of International Match at-As GC: A. Meet. Lapstreak, but smooth skin. Built by 


Makes up fonrr different weights, the 
Bame astour boats combined in one 


E*. JSJOWYVTNE FF, 
COASTING CANOES CLYDE (17x40), ATLANTIS, RAM- 
BLER, ROGUE, FIDGET. 


Smooth Lap Streak Shells, Deflecting Centerboard, Metallic Drop Rudder with the most practical 


and safe braces. No more cuss words. 
Jam Cleats and other noted fixtures. 


Combination Canoe Sails, Round. Copper tipped Paddles, Spring 
Write your address plainly and direct toleck Box 306, t:lens 


Falla, N. WY. Send 50 cents for six photos and 20-page catalogue, or 5 cents for same catalogue alone. 


SSS 


We build everything in the boat line from a 12-1h, 


cance to a steam lautch. Have in stock a number of 
small steam launch s, running irom 20 to 30ft. ir 
length, some with ol and some with coal burning 
engin: 


es. 


A large and very fine stock of rowboats and canoes 


from $20.00 upward. 


Will send upon application drawings of launch with 


Shipman Oil Engine. Senu for Catalogue. 


Chicago Headquarters, 115 Wabash Ave. 


R. J. DOUGLAS & CO., 
Successors to POWELL & DOUGLAS, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL, 


White Cedar Boards for Yachts’ Boats and Cances. 


Also Oak and other Lumber used in Boat Building, 
IMACKMATACK AND OAK KNEES. 


C. F. HODSDON. 142 & 144 Water St., (2°22 New York. 


VESPER 


Won International Cup Race at 
A. C. A. Meet. 


Vesper is silly a Cruising Canoe, 


Vesper is successor to the 
famous SNAKE. 


Send stamp for 60-page Illustrated Catalogue 


Smooth Skin Canoes Built to Order. 
J. H. RUSHTON, 


Canton, N. Y. 


Selt-Holding 


STEERER. 


QUICK, fasy, Durable, Pell acuin,, Nuiseless, Or- 
namental, Neat, Complete. Always as in a becket, 


yet never in a becket. always locked, yet always 
unlocked or never locked at wall, Hor all kinds and 
sizes of boats, with rith: r mule, sail or steam, The 
ouly satisfactory steerer made for yachts. It is 
quicker, easier, steadier and handier than a tiller, 
looks more shiplike and takes less room, War- 
ranted. Send for descriptive c.rcular. 

THE LAKE MWE’G Cw,, Vcenn City. N. Jd. 


Naval Architect. 


241 West Fourteenth St.. N.Y. 


All classes of steam and sailmg yachts designed 
and uwilding supermtended. 

Estimates and specifi ations. 

Designer of Volante, Séa Belle, Miranda, Alex- 
anda, Catarina, etc., in Hngland, Oriva, Bedouin, 
Wenonah. [leen. Surf. Wanda, etc., ia America. 


SMALL YACHTS. 


Their Design and Construction, Exemplified ty the 
Ruling Types of Modern Practice. With 
Numerous Plates and Ilustrations, 


; —BY— 
Cc P. KUNHARDT. 
370 es of t and illustrations, and 70 
pices nize of pare, 1446x1244. Price $7.00. 
FOR SALE BY THE 
FOREST AND =sTKEAM PUBLIRSHING COS 
39 Park Rov, New York. 


BOAT AND CANOE 
HARDWARE. 


GALVANIZED IRON, 
BRASS AND COMPOSITION 


NAILS, SPIKES, RODS, ROWLOCKS, ANCHORS, 
CHAINS, HOOKS, THIMBLES, ETC, 


Tackle Blocks and Cordage, 
Ship Chandlery, ete. 


WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 
L. W. FERDINAND & CO., 


267 Federal Street, Boston, Mass. 
SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 


JHRPEFERY’S 


PATENT MARINE GLUE. 


Exhibition 1831 Prize Medal. 


For Deckseams of Yachts, Airtight Com- 
partments of Life Boats in combination with 
Canvas. In combination with Calico for 
Waterproof Skins used between Diagonal 
Planking of Pinnaces, Launches, etc. 


Price List, ete., at Works. 
ALFRED JEFFERY & CO., 
Marsh Gate, Stratford, E., England. 


HIGGINS & GIFFORD, 
GLOUCESTER, MASS. 
Manufacture to order Yachts. Rowboats, Yawls, 
fxcelsior Life Boats and Seine Boats. Two medalr 


awarded at the London Exhibition. 3,000 boats 
nuilt the last thirteen vears 


New York and Hastern 
YACHT AGENCY, 


4. OARY SMITH, 51 Weert Tenth Street, New York. 
BURGESS BROTHERS. 22 Congress Street, Boston. 
Yachts and vessels of all kinds sold, purchas 
and chartered. Special attention given to building, 
repairs and alterations, Surveys and inspections 
made. Designs and estim ses furnished. A large 

number of @rst-class vachts vow for sale. 


THUMAS CLAPHAM, 


Yacht Builder & Designer, 


ROSLYN, L. 1, N. Y. 


Unsinkable, SeOTEOUEDY. yachts and sailboats of 
very light draft a specialty. Nonpareil Sharpies, 
Roslyn Yawls, single-hand cruisers. 

Send for illustrated circular of The Roslyn 
Weathergrip. Sager: to any centerboard tor 
canoes and “combination boats.” Converts a 
rowhoat into a weatherly sailboat in 15 minutes. 


Size of Chest, 38 inches long, 
7 inches wide, 18 inches deep, 


SSS 


The above is a:view of the Boat in its compact form, showing 
Boat folded, Bottom-Board, Cgmp-Stools, Gunwale, 
and Packing Chest. Oars and Paddles are jointed an 
with Boat in Chest. 


Stretcher, 


THE RADIX 


Wim ee 
> 


ISS 


Two Sizes. 
30X15 and 36x18. 


indorsed by prominent canoeists, boat builders, etc. 


Sailboats, Canoes, | Sneak Boxes, 
Gunning Skiffs, Ete, 


fives you a Flush Floor and Superior Sailing 
Qualities, Made entirely of Brass, 

Awarded Gold Medal of Firat Class, New 
Grleans Exposition. Send for Circular. 


THE RADIX M’F’G CO., 
39 Old Slip, N. Y. 


YACHT 
PATENT shia P 
WATER cinsrt = 


For Above or Beiow Water Line. 
NO TANK NEEDED. 


ALFRED B, SANDS. 


. Plumber, Steam Fitter and Coppersmith. 
184 BEEMAN St., New Yor. 


Atwood’s Patent Center-Buard. 
FOR SMALL BOATS AND CANOES 


A 20-inch beard ina 3inchvell. Othersizes man- 
ufactured. Descriptive circulars mailed free. 
ATWUUD BRUS., Clayton, N. Y. 


Two Beautiful Mlusirated Books 
PADDLE AND PORTAGE 


Canoe and Camera. 


BY THOMAS SEDGWICK STEELE, of Hartford, Conn, 


123 exquisite illustrations of life in the woods 
_with map in each copy, 

The humorous ss well as the serious side of Bee 
life is vividly represented, while Mr, Steele’s wel 
mown artistic perceptions, and a most intense love 
of aarure, has made the work all that could be 

esired. 

Srven Eprrions of these works sold. Most popu 

ue books inthe market. Clot, Price $1.50 each 


A NEW MAINE MAP. 
The headwaters of the 


Aroustook, Penobscot and St. John Rivers 


Compiled by Tuomas Szpewick STEELE. 


The chart is 30x30 inches, 
ment survey paper and moun 
postpaid on receipt of prics, $. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 


rinted on Govern 
on “loth. Sent 


39 Park Row, New Yoek, | 


d packed 


Machting Goods, 


Sneak Boxes, 
Pleasure Boats, 


Dalling, and Paddling, Canoes, 


Do you desire a most beautiful pleasure boat or 
canoe? One of the finest the wurid can afford? One 
you can place in your parlor and show to your 
friends? Sprague’s prices beat everything for fine 
E erepia and honest workmanship. We have in stock 
sailboats, Ceuterboard Boats, Sneak Boxes and 
Canoes, Send 2-cent stamp for Catalogue. 


H. M. SPRAGUE, 
PARISHVILLE, ST. LAWRENCE.CO., N. ¥. 


The American Yacht List 


Published with the official sanction and under the 
tronage of the New York and Hastern Yacht 
Ups. 

Contains a complete register of the Yacht Clubs 


of the U. 8. ana British Provinces, with List of 


Officers, Names of Vessels and Owners, Dimensions 
of Yachis, their Builders, Home Ports, ete., etc. 
Also, Rg aS of 
SLUB PENNANTS D PRIVATE SIGNALS, 
COMPILED BY NIELS OLSEN, Steward N. Y. Y.0. 


PRICE, 34,00. 


To be had from THOMAS MANNING, 53 Beaver 
street, Sole Agent. 


HRoston Yacht Agency 
43 Milk Street, Boston, Muss, 


Builders and Designers of all classes of steam 
and sailing yachts. Estimates, Plans and Speci- 
fications furnished at reasonable cost. A large 
list of yachts of all dimensions for sale and 
charter, Agents for the Alaska Down Lite Say- 
ing appliances and the Neptune Air Mattress Co.’s 
goods. Everything in the yachting line. Send 
for catalogue. G. F, CLARK CoO, 
G. F. CLARK 

‘Boston. 


EK. L. WILLUAMS, 


Yacht Builder and Designer. Single-hand yachts 
aspecialty. Designer and builder of Dr. Winslow’s 
Pilgrim, E. 9th st., City Point, So. Boston, Mass, 


JEFF BORDEN, JR., 
(Late of Borden & Wood, Fall River). 


CANOE 
AND 


BOAT 
BUILDING 


FOR 


AMATEURS. 


. 192, with 29 plates of working drawings. 
price $1.50, Address, 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
Naw Yor N. Y. 


Uuchts and Canoes For Sale. 


PECIAL FALL BARGAINS IN SEHA- 
going schooner-rigged steam yachts. . 
No, 4-3:—137 x18} x 914, tush deck, sueed 1514 miles, 
No. 3-10.—125« 171484, composite built, flush 
deck, speed 16 miles. _ ; 
No. 6-7.—118x 1514 = 914, flush deck, speed 13 miles. 
No. TAD Ox flush deck, speed 17 miles 
guaranteed. r 
No. 7-7,—86 «14x14, trunk cabin,,speed 14 miles, 
All other sizes otSteam Yachts and Launches 
suitable for Cruising, Racing, Fishing and Shoot- 
ing. FFELD & YOUNG, Steam Vessel Brokers 
and Marine Engineers, 6 State st., New York. 


Hunting Boats, Sneak Boxes, 
Cruising Canoes. 
Built to order after the most approved models. 


Cor: espondence solicred and prices given on appli- 
cation, B. W. DAVENPORT, Ashland, Wis. 


Steam Yacht For Sale Cheap. 


60x 14ft., 28in. draft, twin screws, salt or fresh 
water, any kind of fuel; perfect order, Pati 
boiler, 100 passengers or suited for cruising, $3, 
‘Also another 10514 steam schooner, very elegant 


and fast, $5,£0U. Launches to order, 60ft., 29 miles 
er hour guaranteed. Special prices. FE. B. 
OBERTS, Yacht Builder, 107 Laberty street, 


New York. 


———E——— 
NOR SALE._THE CELEBRATED SINGLE- 

FE banded wave oie he = 20 ipeen ee 

the foot of Spring’ st., Newport, Rh. 4. 

H, L, W.. 0068. dist st.. Philadelpian, £2; 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


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DY REPEATING RIFLE. 


The Strongest, Safest & Most Accurate 


2 EGVEETIET 14 Fis  RESUATING RIFE ADE: 


"Ko Reduce stock, 500 First-Class Sporting Rifles of these systems 
will be sold at cost during the next sixty days. 


The System, Barrel and Magazine are made of steel. The workmanship is first-class. Many thousands in use with the highest approval. Made ,38-cal, 
40 gr., .44-cal. 40 gr., .40-cal, 60 gr., .45-cal. 60 gr,, .45-cal. 75 pr., and.50-cal. 95 gr. (xpress), using the same ammunition as other repeating rifles, 


We also call attention to our superior single-shot breechloading Sporting and Target Rifle. It is finely finished and accurately sighted. .22, .82, .38 and .44-calibers., 
Catalogues and Price Lists on application to the manuiacturers. 


WHIT WwWeEy ARMs Ccoe., New Haven, Conn. 


WLDOUCLASS HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON'S) SPORTSMEN'S DEPOT. 


= News Automatic (ESTABLISHED 1836), 
$ 3 Q 0 S 
~ 
@ 


WHITNEY-KENNE 


’ 2 First Premium at World’s Fair at New York, and 
DOUBLE ACTION Centennial Exhibition. 


REVOLVER. 


Rate hy 
ihe i 


JOHN KRIDER. 


WN. E. Cor. Second and Wainut Streets, Philadelphia 


Fishing Tackle, Guns & Sporting Goods 


Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies dressed to order 
““Krider’s’’ Celebrated Center Enamel Split 
Bamboo Rods. Spratt’s Patent Dog 
Biscuits and Cheltenham Beef 
Fibrine Dog Cakes 
Taxidermy ip sll ita branches, 


Agent for West Jersey Game Protective Society 
Repairing promptly attended to. 


CONGRESS; BUTTON and LACE, all Styles 
of Toe. Best Shoe for the money in the world, and 
equals those usually sold for $5 or $6. 


$2 SHOE FOR BOYS. 


Same style as the $3 shoe. Carefully and substantially 
made, and gives a stylish Boy’s shoe for $2. If your 
“dealer does not keep them, send measurements for either 
as below, enclosing price, with 10 cts. extra, if you desire 
them registered. No ne aoe postage. 


.32 & .38-cal., Central Fire. Nickel Plated, Rubber Stock, 
Simple, Effective, Reliable. Sold everywhere by the 


Fa tote [ne HARRINGTON @ RICHARDSON Wore ster, Mase. | Philadelphia Fishing Tackle House, 


(medium width, with cap), or 
Hodgman Rubber Co., 


en, itiedieny, NY French (wide, without cap.) 
459 & 461 BROADWAY, Cor. Grand St., Fine Fishing Tackle 


———— ‘<i (Name style.) Measure foot 
with stocking on, using a tape measure or a thin strip of 
NEW YORK. 
ARE OFFERING THE LARGEST STOCE OF OF EVERY DE&ORIPTION 


paper, being careful to put in fraction of inch. State 
Rubber Fishing: Outfits, A Specialty of Hand-Made Bethabara 


whether you want them tight or easy, and give size 
COMPRISING Wood Bait and Fly Rods. 


usually worn. By following directions carefully you will 
get a fit equal to a Custom SHOE, and at one half the 

F | S H | N G P A N iy S 9 All Fly-Tyers’ Requisites, Feathers, Hackles, 
F etc. Mountings for Amateur Rod 
FISHING BOOTS, 


price. Be careful to give full mailing directions. See 
Makers, in sets or separate. 


that each shoe is stamped “W. L, Douglas $3 Shoe. War- 
ranted.” None others are genuine. Address 
W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. 
B L A. N K EH a iN i) 5 The celebrated Bethabara Wood in our judg- 
5 1 ; ment is the best known material for making 
Licht, Black, W hite or Tan Color Coats, Fishing Rods, being stronger than Split Bamboo, 
Goveeninen and as tough and elastic as tempered steel. 
4veft. long, 44, 36 or 4, ie & 1 14in. sq. 
iB) 


RUBBER SPORTING OUTFITS. | nice th HOE 0s 3 65 85 cents. 


Bishing Pants. ESTABLISMED 1838. Send for Catalogue, | 55-p, illustrated price list of tackle, wood and rod 
mountings, &c., by mail for 10 cts. in stamps. 


GOODYEARH’'S : A. B. SHIPLEY & SON, 


In di a, Rubb er AUMUMMs | S03 Commerce St. Philadelphia. 


Glove Mfg Co. 
503 & 505 


BROADWAY, 
AND 
205 BROADWAY, COR. FULTON ST, 


Rubber Outfits Complete tor 
Hunting and Fishing. 


TROUTING PANTS AND LEGGINS A 
SPECIALTY. OUR OWN MAKE 
AND GUARANTEED. 


—MANUFACTURERS OF— 


HUIVLAH SISV 


Cr 
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Sel 


adOu 


J. KANNOFSKY & CO., 
Practical Glass Blowers, 


And manufacturers of 


WAHL 


BROKAW W’F’G CO., Newburgh, N. Y. 


OF ALL KINDS, SHAPES AND SIZES, 


Rubber Goods of Every Description, 


Send for Illustrated Catalogue. 


$1.00a Year. 5 Union Square, New York. 


GURIS. ~ rouge Divison Since, 


i DETROIT, MicH. 
rare Harsains. 
Send stamp tor Illustrated Catalogue. 


A. P. CLARKE, 90 Chambers St., N. Y. 


Yacht and Canoe Sails of most approved styles. 
Also awnings for store fronts, windows, vache boats, 
ete. New style of Canoe Tents made at low figures 
Flags, Burgees and covers of all kinds. Camp 
Stoves, Camp Chairs, Sacking Bottoms, Hammocgs, 
all kinds of Fancy Tents, and in fact anything made 
_ from canyas when an intelligent description is given 
of what may be needed, My beautifully illustrated 
circular now ready. Send stamp fcr price list. Ad- 
dress 8. EMME 


NWAY, 60 South st, N. Y. City. 


SPORTSMAN’S 
Camping or Fishing Tents 


“REPELLENE.” , = NM 
gs : ; F 7 — 
An Infallible Preventive of the Attacks of CGCance anc Camp Gookery. pineont manufacturer of White Cedar Deooy 


Mosquitoes, Black Flies, Gnats, 


. Also Geese, Brant, Swan, Coot, Snipe and. 

And All Other Insects. B “SENECA.” eee ieee. ‘All decoys made larger than the 

Neat, clean and easily applied. Contains No TAR, yy : = : ae bird, and a perfect imitation. Ilustrated 
will not stain ror injure \he skin, easily washed off, A practical cook book for canoeists, Corinthian sailors and outers. Practical because | Price St tree. 

may be carried without danger of leaking or spilling. | 14. author gives explicit and intelligible ‘directions for preparing such dishes as he has him- = 4 ‘ 

Price, 25 Cents Per Box. self actually tested in camp and on a cruise. This is just where the recipes differ from the eee Se 

i po , absurdly impracticable dishes given in some so-called camp cookery books. The cooking Sinvice!, Send iodel_or 

ee Gene: outfit is described, and numerous hints on camp economy add to the value of the work. | ic for free opinion as to patentability and 


& IMBR) ; Cloth, 96 pages. Price $1.00, ik tents. Expert searches. Patent 
ABBEY & : RIE, 18 Vesey Street. na Rew YORK: forest AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co.. 39 Park Row. news bogee r + ite STOCKING, Attorney, opp 


THOS. J. CONROY, 65 Fulton Street. “LONDON: Davms & Co., 1 Finch Lana, Cornhill. ‘| Patent Office, Washington, D.C. 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


— Sannunition, ete. 
ORANGE SPORTING 


Orange Lightning. 
Orange Ducking. 
Orange Rifle. 
Creedmoor, 


ELECTRIC BLASTING APPARATUS, 


Send postal card for Iliustrated Pamphlet, showing 
sizes of grains of powder. Furnished free, 


Laflin & Rand Powder Co., 


29 MURRAY ST., N. Y. 


GUNPOWDER! 


Dupont’s Rifle, Sporting and 
Blasting Powder. 
THE MOST POPULAR POWDER IN USE! 


DUPONT’S GUNPOWDER MiuLs, established in 
1802, have maintained their great reputation for 
eighty-four years. Manufacture the following 
eelebrated brands of powder: 

Dupont’s Crystal Grain.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 4 
fine) unequalled in strength, quickness and clean- 
iness; adapted for glass ball and pigeon shooting. 

Packed in J Ih. canisters. 

Dupont’s Hagle Ducking.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 
3 (fine); burns slowly, strong and very clean; great 
penetration, with a close pattern; adapted for 
glass-ball, pigeon, duck and other shooting, with 
either muzzle or breech-loaders. Packed in 1 Ib. 
and 5 lb. canisters and 6144 and 1244 Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Choke Bore.—Specially adapted for 
“Choke Bore” Guns, and particularly for prairie 
and upland shooting. Burns slowly, strong and 
moist; does not cake or burn on the barrels, gives 
both a good penetration and a close pattern; will 
be found well adapted fer glass-ball and pigeon 
shooting. Made of two sizes only, Nos. 7 and No. 
5, No? being the coarsest. Packed in 614 Ib. kegs 
and 1 Ib. canisters. > 

Dupont’s Hagle Rifle.—A quick, strong and 
clean powder, of yery fine grain, for pistol shoot- 
ing. Packed in 1 lb. canisters and 6% Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Rifle Fg. “Sea Shooting.”’—FFeg. 
and FFHs, The Fs. for long-range rifle shooting, 
the FFg. and Fig. for genera! use, burning 
strong and moist. Packed in 4% Ib.,11b. and 5 Ib. 
canisters, 614, 12144 and 25 Jb. kegs. Fg. coarse, 
PEF ¢. fine. ; 

Dupont’s Sporting, Mining, SHIPPING and Blast- 
ing Powders of all sizes and descriptions. Special 
Grades for Export. Also Rifie, Cartridge, Mus- 
ket, Cannon, Mortar, Mammoth, Hexagonal Cub- 
ical and Pellet Powder U. S. Govt. Standard. 

Powder manufactured to order of any required 
grain or proof. ' 

Agencies in all the cities and principal towns 
throughout the United States. 

E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO,, 
87 Beaver street, New York. 


N.B.—Use none but DUPONT"S Fe. or P'Fe¢. for 
long-range rifle shooting. 


Oriental Powder Mills, 


BOSTON, MASS. 
Western Sporting, 
Wild Fowl Shooting, 
Falcon Ducking, 
ALSO THE NEW 


VYING SHOT 


SPORTING POWDER. 


AGENCIZS AT ALL PRINCIPAL POINTS 
IN THE WEST. 


Send for illustrated and descriptive pamphlet, 


FERGUSON'S PATENT ADJUSTABLE 


Reflecting Lamps, 


2 With Silver Plated Loco- 
motive Refiectors. 


For Night Hunting and 
Fishing, Camping, Boating, 


, Excelsior Dash Lamp, 
Superior to all others. 


Se Send stamp for 
“Ss Tilustrated Catalogue. 


ALBERT FERGUSON, Office, 65 Fulton St., N.Y. 


Hunting Boots or Shoes, Wholesale 
or Retail. JOHN D, BETHEL, Man’f’r of 
Sportsmen’s Goods, 124 Chambers st., N.¥. 

Send for Prices. No Postal Cards. 


Eaton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
MENTS. Specially adapted for salt water shooting. 
Yor sale at all principal gun stores. Western 
trade supplied dy HE, HE. HATON, 53 State street, 
Shicago, Ul. Cannot be sent by mail, 
Manufactured solely by 
GHO. B. MATON, 579 Pavonis Aveune, 


Jersey City. N, J. 


The Open Shot Regulator. 
It improves the shooting by put- 
ting more shot in the circle and - 
spreading itevenly. Circular free. 
WINANS & WOODEN, 

67 West Kinney St., Newark, N. J. 


Special designs furnished on applica- 


This new gun embodies all the essential features : ind 
gether with a new oscillating cocking mechanism and automatic and inde- 
pendent safety combined. This gun is not equalled in ease of manipulation, 
symmetry, durability and shooting qualities by any O 

Of the eleven gentlemen who broke 100 straight inanimate ta g 
Cartridge Tournament prizes, five of them used the “L. C. Smith 
leveland, O.; Andy Meaders, Nashville, 
N. Y.; Fred Erb, Jr., La Fayette, Ind.; J. C, Hendershot, Clevel 

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 


tlemen: D, C. Powers 


Sportsmen's Goods. 


WILLIAM MILLS & SON, 
Fine Fishing Tackle, 


No. 7 Warren Street, N. Y. 


SOLE AGENTS FOR 


H.L. Leonard’ssplit Bam boo Rods. 


c. B. WiLL eInNson, 
8 John St., near Broadway, ft. Y. 


BANCFACTORING JEWELER, 


Medals and Badges 


& SPECIALTY. 


tion free of charge. 


W. BARTLEET & SONS, 


(Established. 1750.) 


Abbey Mills, Redditch, England. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


CELE BHAT E Pp 


Fish Hooks, Enamel Silk Lines, 
Trout & Salmon Flies, etc. 


FRED. MALLESON, 


Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada. 
BROOKLYN, E. D., N. Y. 


THE NEW L. C. SMITH 
HAMMERLESS GUN. 


Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking Guns a Specialty. 
Send for Illustrated Catalogue containing full description. 


L. GC. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


iy 


of our hammer gun, to 


mmerless gun made. = 

be ey lace in the Chamberlin 
gun. The following are the gen- 
Tenn.; H. McMurchy, Syracuse, 


d, O 
AND PRICE LIST. 


L. C. SMITH, Syracuse, N. Y. 
EES 


ith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolied 
BREECH-LOADING GUN! 


It has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


The “L.C.Sm 


Ammunition, ete. 


The Hazard Powder Co, 


MANUFACTURERS OF 


Gunpowder 


Hazard’s ‘Electric Powder.’ 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse), Unsurpassed in point 
of strength and cleanliness, Packed im square canis 
ters of one pound only. 


Hazard’s ‘‘American Sporting.” 
Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse). Ini Ib. canisters and 


644 lb. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short guns. 


Hazard’s “Duck Shooting.” 


Nos. 1 (fine) to6 (ecarse). In 1 and 5 lb. canisters 
and 644 and 12% ib. kegs. Burns slowly, and yery 
clean, shooting remarkably closes and with great 
penetration. Wor field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders. 


Eazard’s ‘Kentucky Rifle.” 


FERFG, FFG and *‘Sea Shooting’ FG in kegs of 25, 
12% and 614 lbs. and cans of 5lbs. FFG is also 
packed inland Ib. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FFFG and FFG are fayorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the “Sea Shooting’’ FG is the 
standard Rzfle Powder of the Country. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. 


GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
DER; also, SPECIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT OF 
ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUPAC- 
TURED TO ORDER, 

The above can be hail of dealers, or of the Com- 
pany’s Agents, in every prominent city or whole- 
sale at our office. 


63 PINE STREET, NEW YORK. 
When ordering shells imsist that they be 
loaded with Hazard Powder. 


SCRATCH NO MORE. 


A perfect neutralizer of all itching, whether 
from a bite of mosquitoes, red bug or gigger flea 
or bedbug; also a cure for poison ivy, discovered 
by one who has been there. It does not prevent 
as there is no preventive. It absolutely cures 
and affords comfort at once. Money refunded if 
not satisfactory. Price 50 cents by mail, post 
paid. Address 


L. THOMAS, 
1900 PINE STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 


OUR NEW ALASKA; 


? 


The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 
By CHARLES HALLOCK, 


CONTENTS:—Itinerary of the Trip. As Hx- 
cursionists see it. Hconomically Con- 
sidered. An Interior View. Home of 
the Sewash. Good Indians. Medicine 
and Hytholory, Alaska’s Mineral Wealth. 
Commercial Fisheries. Rambles Along 
Shore. The Glacier Fields. Russia in 
America. Seals of the Pribylofs. 


The several chapters are devoted to ac- 
counts of travel and adventure, descriptions 
of the country and its inhabitants, a con- 
sideration of its resources, and its history and 
present condition. : 


240 pp., Illustrated. Price $1.50. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 


39 Park Row, New York. 
Lonpown: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Sorp By ALL DEALERS THroustout He WORLD 
GOLD MEDALPARIS EXPOSITION—-1I87B. 


raw and soft, and are all that can be desired. 


Circulars and samples free. Made only by EH. J. 
MARTIN, Rockville, Conn. 


Hammers below the line of 
sight when cocked. 


THE 


WEIGHTS: 
No. 10-Gauge, 814 to 11 lbs. 
No. 12-Gauge, 73¢ to 934 Ibs. 


enti saitte Mn ue 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


Ghre Kennet. 


72 PRICE MEDALS. 


The Original English Dog Food. Best and Cheapest, 90,000 Dogs Consame Two Hundred Tons Weekly, and Eat no other Food. | 
: No Cooking! Wo Trouble! Wo Mess! 


PATENT Meat “Fibrine” Vegetable Dog Cakes ‘With Beetroot.) “=== 
es ee saat cAranne ana eres SPRATIS PATENT POULTRY MEAL, GAME MEAL AND “CRISSEL,” 
Co d Liver Oil Dog Cakes. Original Aaa hist, Niedicines. a o. . 


‘ Samples and full particulars, post free. 
Mange Cure, 50 cts. Alterative Cooling Powders, Sic: naw WhOuie koma 
i Liniment for Sprains, 50 cts. 50 cts. GROUND OYSTER § WLS, EI F a 
Especially beneficial tT Patleos anid Sick On Pat boo ee and for Dainty | Gyre for Canker of Ear, 50cts. Cure for Rheumatism, etc. 50. TRY OR CHICKS. 
CAT FOOD. 


Stimulant for Growth of Hair Cure for Jaundice, 50 cts. ee See ‘ ’ 
CARDIAC, A TONIC FOR POULTRY. 
Tn Sc. half-pound packets. Sufficient to feed a cat for 2 days. 


650 cts. Tonic Condition Pills, 50 ects. 

sees ath td Ma at Sedan pole ier tina hae aga Roup Paste, 50. cts. Tonic Condition Paste, 50 cts. Gape 

ee on a et Cure for Chicks, 50 cts. Disinfectant for Poultry Houses, 
FORAGE BISCUITS. 

Tovaluable for conditioning Horses, and as a change of food, especially in 


Purging Pills, Cough Pills, Diarrhea and Dysentery 
- per packet, 25 cts. Insect Powder, per tin, ‘25 cts. 
the case of bad feeders. 


bO cts. Cure, $1.00. 
DOG SOoaYr. PIGEON FOOD for Rearing Young Squabs. 


NONE ARE: 
NONE ARE 


Nou-Poisonous and free from the danger attending the use of Carbolic Acid. 
Instantly destroys Vermin infesting the skin, and keeps 
the coat in exhibition condition. 


“THE COMMON SENSE OF DOG DOCTORING.” 
25 Cents, or post. free, 28 cents. 
Pamphlet on Canine Diseases, and Full List of Medicines, Post Free. 


Puppy Biscuits, Plain Round Dog Biscuits, Pet Dog Biscuits, 
Round Oat Meal Dog Biscuits. Bone Meal for Puppies. 


Prepared Puppy Food. 


A Boon to Breeders! Rears Puppies from Birth. 


FPoultry and Figeon Soap. 


“The Common Sense of Poultry Keeping,” 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 


SPRATTS PATENT (AMERICA) LIMITED, 239, 241, 243 & 245 East Fifty-SictN SUNY. CARADEAN 
COUNT WIND’EM. 


Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracv. 


Mr. Joun M. TRAcy has won a reputation for his faithful portraits of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. Ali the poetry and grace of 
a pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
Siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 

We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals. 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches, They are as follows: 


Title of Picture. 
aaa Shooting in Tennessee, 
m the Grouse Moor, - 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 


Name of Dog or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep 0’ Day 
- - Emperor Fred 

Dash II. and Countess May 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each, 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
39 Park Row, New York. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE. 


1, The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2, The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
8. The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish, 
5. The Robin and the Pewee, 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 
%, The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
Ail of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. Price 10 cents. 
For sale by all newsdealers. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
89 Park Row, New York. 


LONDON: Davies & Co,, 1 Finch Lane. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KmnNEL RECORD AND AccouNT Boox consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
every experienced breeder, Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 

In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
totnem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
amore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to preserve. 200 pages 
(size 9x11} in.), price $3. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 

Specimen Pages Kree on Application. 


We have for sale an elegant steel engraving of the celebrated 
pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of sheet, 22x28. 
Price, $1 each. - 

FOREST AND STREAM PUB. CO., 39 Park Row, N. ¥. 


Rabbit Hounds. | POINTER PUPS 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to léin. high, | By champion Graphic ex Vinnie, by champion 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, | Bracket ex Rosa, by champion Bracket ex Lucia. 
at 310, $laand $20 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. | The above stock is noted for its bench show and 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 237 South Highth st., | field qualities. For prices and particulars apply 

hiladelphia, Pa. to CLIFTON KENNELS, 75 Clifton Place, Jersey 


ae ae ee ee City, N. J. sepa0, tt 
St. Bernardsand Pugs 


_CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 


sep2,tt 


King Charles Spaniels. 

iv8tf Lancaster, Mass Angora kittens, ee blood, moderate prices. 

ee necemeers |Fuclose stamp. KING CHARLES KENNEL, 
HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, Fox, | No.6 Second street, New York. 


| Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
_ rets. H, C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio, ~ . -jy22, 


Se LE ee ee aaa 

DOR SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH n ; E Fin 

. setters and pointers, thoroughly field trained, | and Chicago, 1888, sizteen firsts, nine spec 

‘those wishing first-class dogs will address, | second and one third. At New York. 1884, seven 
firsts, six specials and one third 


Se i eT 

} M. GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 

Treland, isprepared to purchase and ship dogs 

for importers. Dogs purchased from him had the 

following prizes awarded to them; At Bor York 
; ial, t 


. W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass. 


The property of R: Ll. Pureell Liewellin, 
AND 


BELLE OF BOW, 


The property of Barclay Field, 
ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS IN 


“LAND AND WATER,” 


WITH WEEKLY ARTICLES ON 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T. Teasdale-Buckell, 


Who sent to America all the imported Llewellin 
Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 
winning brace of setters in the English National 
Field Trials, and has hunted as many winners of 
the Field Trial Derby. 


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LIST OF BIRDS REPRESENTED; 


Black Vulture and Head of Chimney Switft............. $4 00 Bohemian Waxwing..... . $6 00 
Deer. .+-/.1.%- .-$12 00 Carolina Parroquet........ 10 Purple Martin..........-.. 5 00 
Redtail Hawk. -. 1000 Golden - winge ood- White-bellied Swallow.... 5 00 
Jer Falcon..... . 10 00 BCKOT <i dota, saree 500 Cliff Swallow............... 5 00 
Sparrow Hawk......-.. . 800 Pileated Woodpecker...... 800 Barn Swallow........ ..... 5 00 
Swallow-tailed Kite....... 800 Belted Kingfisher......-.... 700 White-headed Pigeon...... 7 00 
White-headed Hagle....... 1200 Yellow-billed Cuckoo...... 500 § Black Rail......:......... 3 00 
Pigeon Hawk...-. ....-.... 700 Mangrove Humming Bird. 500 | Yellow Rail........ eae oe 00 
Black-winged Hawk....... 700 Ruby Throat Humming § Buff-breasted S’dpiper.. 7 00 
CRS HawKie 903 dees es tts 10 00 aired Ao ee eee --:- 600 (Little Sandpiper......... 
Mush aA WKy wc «revs ae psa 10 00 Columbia Humming Bird. 5 00 ; Pectoral Sandpiper...... lw 00 
Barn OV... 25. ene re oon 500 Forktail Flycatcher....... 503 }Red-backed Sandpiper.. { 
(CROW?) the eee ees gece 5 00 Arkansas, Say’s & Swal- Semi-palmated Sandpiper. 6 00 
I SHUOTO Was 25 oho ewe sae 6 QO low-tail Flyeatcher...... 800 Curlew Sandpiper.......... 6 00 
LEN oe Peet AS ped ae, 7 00 Pipiry Flycatcher.......... 400 Great Marble Godwit...... 7 00 
Crow Biackbird...........- TaDO TRA ESONTO aA Lice ee oie . 400 Esquimaux Curlew........ 6 00 
Redwing Blackbird........ $00 Great-crested Flycatcher. 400 Spotted Sandpiper......... 5 00 
Baltimore Oriole........... 800 Olive-sided Flycatcher.... 400 Solitary Sandpiper......... 5 00 
Orchard Oriole.......-..... 800 Small green-crested Fly- Yellowleg Sandpiper....... 5 00 
Boat-tail Grackle.......... 9 00 Cubeher. 45.7... t pets aed 400 Greenshank Sandpiper.... 6 00 
Rusty Grackle. ....-..-.+. 700 Wood Pewee..........-.... 400 Glossy Ibis............-..-.. 7 00 
Nuttall’s Marsh Wren.....- 500 White-eyed Vireo.......... 400 Night Heron........... ee ech y 
Common Marsh Wren..... 500 Red-eyed Vireo............ 400 Yellow - crowned Nigh 
Crested Titmouse.......... 500 Yellow-throated Vireo.... 4 00 Heron.........-- . 800 
Hudson Bay Titmouse..... 400 Green black-capped Fly- Green_Heron...... ee 800 
Carolina Titmouse......... 400 _cateher............. . 400 Great White Heron........ 9 60 
Mocking Bird......... ... 800 Wilson’s Flycatcher. 400 Peale’sand Reddish Egrets 9 00 
Hermit Thrush.... 300 Canada Flycatcher........ 400 Blue Heron................. 8 00 
Wood Thrush..... 300 Bonaparte’s Flycatcher... 400 Flamingo................... 10 00 
rown Thrasher.... 800 Hooded Warbler........... 400 White-fronted Goose...... 10 00 
Prairie Titlark.... 400 Kentucky Warbler.... ... 400 Mallard Duck.......-...... 12 60 
Brown Titlark..... 400 Bay-breasted Warbler..... 4°00 Black Diuck..3:2)-5,-45--+ 12 00 
Grass Finch........--- 400 Pine-creeping Warbler.... 400 GadwallDuck.............. 12 0 
Henslow’s Bunting........ 400 Azure Warbler...........-. 400 Wood Duck................. 15 
Chipping Sparrow......... 400 Yellowpoll Warbler....... 400 Canvas-back Duck......... 15 00 
Fie dq Sparrow.... .-------- 400 Rathbone*Warbler......... 400 Redhead Duck............. 8 00 
Seaside Finch.............. 400 Children’s Warbler........ 400 Ringneck Duck............ 7 00 
Lincoln's Finch...........- 400 Yellow Redpoll Warbler.. 400 Broadbill Duck............ 7 00 
Song Sparrow.....--+----.. 400 Black and Yellow Warbler 400 Hider Duck................. 10 00 
White-throated Sparrow.. 400 Swainson’s Warbler....... S1DO> SMG Weer eee cass 34 mdi 10 00 
White-crowned Sparrow.. 400 Bachman’s Warbler....... 400 Brown Pelican...........-, 10 00 
Towhee Bunting.....- ..... £00 Carbonated Warbler....... 400 Crested Grebe............ 9 D0 
Purple Finch...-..-....---- h 00. Nashville Warbler......... 400 Black Skimmer....... .... 7 00 
Orossbill 5: oes etewssneer 500 Black and White Creeper. 400 Arctic Tern.........+-...+-. 5 00 
Pine Grosbeak.......---.+- 700 Wood Wren. ....-. .-. «+. 400 Sandwich Tern....... eos 5 00 
Blue Grosbeak.......-..+-- 7 00 4 aise Witens sro ye at 300); Bittner ers sores 2 eres 5 00 
Rose-breasted Grosbeak... 8 00 Rock Wren........:++-+5- 800 Razor-billed Auk...:,...., 6 00 
WNighthawk............20+-- 700 Cedar Bird................. 4500 “Great Ake = Tree peep es.ee 10 00 


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A Naturalist’s Rambles About Home, Abbott 1 
A.-Q. U. Check List of N. A. Birds 
American Bird Fancier................. 
Antelope and Deer of America, Caton 
Baird’s Birds of North America.... 
Bird NOUCE. nse emer ee en ne nts: ante 
Birds and Wild Animals, Wilson. . 
Birds Nesting, Ingersoll 
Birds of Eastern Pennsylvania 
Birds and Their Haunts 
Cage and Singing Birds, Adams 
Common Objects of the Seashore............ 
Coues’ Check List of North American Birds 
Game Water Birds of the Atlantic Coast, 
HPOOSOW El basa rete nest sec eee tesent eto hae= coos 
Guide to the Study of Insects, Packard 
Holden's Book of Birds, pa.......-........-. i 
Insect World, Figuier.......--..-.2-.2.... 066. 
Insects Injurious to Vegetation. Harris 
Intelligence of Animals, 54illus., Menaut... 
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Manual of Taxidermy, Maynard............. 
Manual of Vertebrates, Jordan 
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Yachtsman’s Manual and Handy Book, by 
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Amateur ag er, paper 50c.; bds..... ...... 
Camps and Tramps in the Adirondacks, 

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Three in Norway, or Rifle, Rod and Gun in 

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Camping and Cruising in Florica, Henshall 
Canoe and Camp Cookery, by “Seneca” 
Complete American Trapper, Gibson 
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How to Camp Out, Gould. 
How to Hunt and Trap, PS AVEVI poe eee es ‘ 
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Woodcraft, ‘“Nessmuk” 


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Florida Annual......-........... sana ee 
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Dogs and Their Doings, Morris 
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Glover’s Album. Treatise on Canine Diseases 
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_.. NESSMUK’S POEMS. 


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of EIGHTY-SEVEN ENTRIES from REPRESENTATIVE 
SHOTS, representing FOURTEEN STATES, the Parker 
Gun won FIRST AND THIRD MONEY of the FIRST 
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purse offered, adding another victory to 1885, which 
was the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament 
for the championship of the world, held at New Orleans, 
La., Feb. 11 to 16. 


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Containing National, Hurlingham, Old and New Long Island and Jersey City Heights Shooting 
Kules. Aiso minute description of our many valuable specialvies, including 


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OR 843 BROAD STREET 
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It has Nickle Plated Patented Solid Reel Plate which prevents Keel getting fast by swelling of woot 
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PRmnished. and polished. This makes a handsome finish, and is less liable to be seen by the wary 
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the appearance, but also the feeling of the h gh p iced rods. The complete rod hhas a Jook of peaehys 
which is a joy te every fisherman’s heart while using it. It is well and neatly ringed througho ut. an 
has an extra winding between each ring. There has been so many rods made of an inferior ality 
that resemble this, that all from this date will have stamped on reel plate ‘‘W. H. Cruttenden.” and nove 
genuine un.essso stamped. Length Lovett: weight, 9% to 100zs. Al) the parts are interchangea ble, and 
if, by accident, any part should get broken, can send duplicate without_rod being returned. The best 
made rod in the Un ted states, and we will g:.arantee it in every way. With short tip it makes an excel- 
lent bass rod. Sent to any part of U. S. in case, 1 bass, 1 trout tip, prepaid, for ta Naa bass tips, $1.00; 
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Send for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 
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Lyman - 
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MANUFACTURERS OF THE . 


PRICE, $75 to $300.00. 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
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PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH ©. GRUBB & €0., 712 Market St. 
BOSTON J. P. LOVEUL’S SONS, 147 Washington “t, 


DOG TRAINING: 


8. T.°HAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM, 
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Send for ilustrated catalogue. 


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12 Gauge, 


Manufactured by 10 66 


LINCOLN & EFFRIES. 


DOG-SKIN LEATHER JACKETS | 


FOR FALL SHOOTING. 


Soft and pliable as kid. Not shrunk or injured by water. Entirely waterproof and windpreof, A 
complete protection to sportsmen or any exposed to cold or wet. For horseback riding, driving or walk- 
ing In cold weather, Worn under the overcoat, they are a handsome garment and much used. A 
capital jacket for bicycle use. skating ana sleighing 

We have just receiv: d and now offer the fret lot for this season, and the present invoice comprises 
the finest skins we have imported for years 

G=-WHE TAKE THE ENTIRE PRODUCT OF THE M>NUFACTURES OF ABOVE 
JACKETS, AND THIS MAKE CANNOT B& OBTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES. 

An early selection is advised. Common qualities of other makes also in steck. 


A quality, the very finest skin, - = - $18 00 
se not as fine, - - - $8 00, $10 00 and 15 00 


Send measurement around chest outside vest. If money is sent, with order we will forward free - 
mail, and if not satisf ictory on receipt we will return money ou return of Jacket. We are already se 
ing ey of them. Entirely different from any other make. 
"As ther; are many different makes of Leather Jackets in the market advertised as finest, etc. 


“*Field” Trial, Lentsk, May, 1876; Winner of the Twenty 
Guinea Prize for Choke Bores: Winner of the Penetration Trial, 


‘ mostly ade here of comm n skins, we invite those desiring such to send for one of ours, and if not 
making the Highest Average Penetration on Record, &c., &c. found superior on examination to any other, it can be returned at our expense or we will refund money: 


AEG See RUPE ICE ons, TROY best the World for Shooting. | WILLIAM READ & SONS, 107 Washington St., Boston. 
BE. K. T RYON, JR. & CO., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Also send for Gun Circular and Second-Hand List. Now some high grade second-hand Guns. 
ee 


ew Breech-Loader. 
THE FIELD GUN. 


12-Bore, $55. 10-Bore, S$6GO. 


Persons who have seen and examined this gun pronounce it the BEST 
Breech-Loader in the United States for the price. It has Damascus barrels engine 
turned rib, and is well engraved and finished. No description will satisfy so well 
as personal inspection, and I am desirous of sending it for examination to any one 
who wants to buy a good gun. Not-one. of these guns has‘been returne a: DON’ 
TAKE ANYBODY’S WORD FOR IT but examine for yourself. 


New catalogue of guns and ammunition, profusely. illustrated,- will. be ready about Oct. 1. Sent on receipt of 
15 cents, or free with any order for goods. 


LARGE STOCK OF W. W. GREENER’S GUNS JUST RECEIVED, 


HENRY C. SQUIRES, 178 Broadway, N. Y. 


Great Bargains. GENUINE IMPORTED 
CLOSING OUT <a RUSSIAN DOGSKIN JACKETS. 
Fine Hammerless Guns, Impervious to Wind and Water. Soft and Pliable as the Finest Kid Glove. 


IMITED PERIOD, ki e net affected by water. Being very pliable they fit close to the person, and 1 offer the most complete 

SY acta S a pee ae, pe icing dane Se ae arid of winter. Our best quality jackets will last a D so lit it being almo: 6 an he wom to “A onl one 

Westley Richards & Co. out, thus making it the cheapest winter garment ohe cau_seciure. They are 50 light weight and take up so little room that one can be worn between the 
Richard Ejilis & Sons. 3 he 


sively used. rn Due ard Coot Shooting they are indispenra 
WwW. & C. Bout EY Be d ine and bunting in eg ip ene ae tt : hey are extensively DOGSIEIN should order it immediately before we get out of Ea, ad bite a limited number of 
Harri ius ten & itichar son. the genuine article can be obtained each yeare In ordering send medsure around ¢ “S bce: fe oe ee See es 
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NTEED. 
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J/G|GRUBB&CO, Phil. estas an _. 4OHN P, LOVELL'S SONS, 147 Washington Street, Boston, Mass, 


THOMAS J. CONROY, 


Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 


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) -- GONROY'S. CELEBRATED 
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Rubber and German Silver, Full Steel Pivot, Patent Back 
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Hexagonal 0 Rods, Calcutta Bamboo Rods, 1 and 2 joints, 
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VOL. XXVII.—No, 18. | | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28) 1886. 


tia ys 
Pn rem aT at:, 


Gorman 1886, BY FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co. ENTERED AT NEw YORK Post OFFICE AS SECOND CLASS MATTER, 
5 4 


Price, 10 cents. 


Terms, postpaid, #4. } NEW YORK: Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 39 Park Row. een aT aa 


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NEW YORK AGENTS OF 


Our SCOTT GUNS:: 


Cut of Circular Hammer Gun No. 234. 


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Guns with BEiarmmers.—_nNnos. 1,1%, 2, 2%, 3, 3%,4 and 5. No.6 Premier quality. 10, 12, 
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Hammer aAnGgd Hamm erl e ss, With Double Set Barrels, in English sole leather cases. No. 244H Hammerless, 40,221, one set 12g., 30in., 8lbs., choked; one set 


10g., 30in., 834lbs., choked. No. 24H Hammerless, 40,381, one set 12g., 30in., 8Ibs. 302. choked: one set 10g., 30in., 94lbs., choked, 
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No, 5H Hammerless Premier, 39,577, one set 12 -, in., Tbs. 2oz., cylinder; one set 12¢., 80in., choked. No. 2144 Hammer, 40,223, one set 10¢., d0in., 9lbs., choked; one set 12¢., 30in., 7341bs., choked. No. 244 
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no water can penetrate into the powder even when entirely submerged. 


CAPS, both CONICAL and 


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Use U. S. Improved No. 2 Copper Primers. | 
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: m__ OSHOOD'S ROLDING CANVAS BOAT, Weight, tor tron ashing, 


Size of Chest, 38 inches long, 


A ‘invented and Manufactured by 
with stretcher, side-boarda 17 inches wide, 18 inches deep. 


2 Ha, OSGOOD, BattleCreek, Mich: 
: and paddle, 251bs. With stretcher, side-honrds. 
and paddle, $21bs, With alvetohen, aideshokrdar bane 
wale, stoolsand oars, 40 ibs. With bottom board. 
side-boards, eunwale, stocls and 
oars; 50)bs. This ent shows 
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We build everything in the boat line from a 12-Ib, 
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A large and very fine stock of rowboats and canoes 
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Will send upon application drawings of launch with 
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a ee = Y Successors to POWELL & DOUGLAS, 
: SSS WAUKEGAN, ILL. 


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BRASS AND COMPOSITION 


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Atwood’s Patent Center-Board. 
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PADDLE AND PORTAGE 


Canoe and Camera. 


BY THOMAS SEDGWICK STEELE, of Hartford, Conn, 


123 exquisite illustrations of life in the woods, 
with map in each copy. 

The anorous as well as the serious side of cam 
life is vividly represented, while Mr. Steele’s well 
known artistic perceptions, and a most intense love 
es payee, has made the work all that could be 

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rules, The text is further elucidated by numerous practical drawings, and the beauty of the 
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THE NEW L. C. SMITH 
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N. Y.; Fred Erb, Jr., La Fayette, Ind.; J. 0. Hendershot, Cleveland, O. 

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Mamanition, ete. 


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Nos. 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse), Unsurpassed in point 
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Hazard’s “American Sporting.” _ 


Nos. i (fine) to 2 (coarse). Ini Ib. canisters and 
614 lb. kegs, A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short guns. 

Hazard’s “Duck Shooting.” 

Nos. 1 (fine) to6 (coarse). In 1 and 5 1b, canisters 
and 6144 and 12% lb. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 
penetration. ~ ror field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders, 

Hazard’s “Kentucky Rifie.”’ 


FFG, FFG and “Sea Shooting” FG in kegs of 25, 
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packed in 1 and 44 1b. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FFFG and FFG are fayorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the ‘‘Sea Shooting”’ FG is the 
standard Rifle Powder of the Country. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. 


GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
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OUR NEW ALASKA; 


2 


The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 
By CHARLES HALLOCK, 


CONTENTS:—Itinerary of the Trip. As Ex- 
cursionists see it. Hconomically Con- 
sidered. An Interior View. Home of 
the Siwash. Good Indians. Medicine 
and Mythology. Alaska’s Mineral Wealth. 
Commercial Fisheries. Rambles Along 
Shore. The Glacier Fields. Russia in 
America. Seals of the Pribylofs. 


The several chapters are devoted to ac- 
counts of travel and adventure, descriptions 
of the country and its inhabitants, a con- 
sideration of its resources, and its history and 
present condition. 


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JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
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Sorp By ALL DEALERS Toroucnour He WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION—1878. 


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Circulars and samples free. 
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SHORE BIRDS. 


A pamphlet for those who “gun” 
along he shore. 
TELLS OF 

I. Haunts and Habits—Where the bay birds live, and 
what they do at home. 

tl. Range and Migration—Where they go to breed, 
and where to spend the winter. 

fm. A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of 
shore shooting. 

[V. Nomenclature—A list of onr American species 
of Limicole, with a description of each 
species. 

VY. Localities—Where to go to shoot them. 

VI. Blinds and Decoys—How to shoot them after 
you have reached the grounds. 


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ne EEE 


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Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking Guns a Specialty. 
Send for Illustrated Catalogue containing full description, 


L. C. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


“L.C.Smith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 
y . BREECH-LOADING GUN! 


It has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
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Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracv. 


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We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals. 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches. They are as follows: 


Title of Picture. 
Quail Shooting in Tennessee, 
On the Grouse Moor, - 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 


Name of Dog or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep 0’ Day 
= - Emperor Fred 

Dash III. and Countess May 


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“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE. 


1, The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
3. The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish. 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 
%. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 
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LONDON; Davins & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KENNEL RECORD AND ACCOUNT BOOK consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted tc the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
every experienced breeder, Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 

In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem, Itis hoped that-with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
amore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to preserve. 200 pages 
(size 9x114 in.), price $3. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 

Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale an elegant steel engraving of the celebrated 
pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of sheet, 22x28. 
Price, $1 each. 

FOREST AND STREAM PUB. CO., 329 Park Row, N. Y.- 


Rabbit Hounds. | POINTER PUPS 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 1éin, high, | By champion Graphic ex Vinnie, by champion 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, | Bracket ex Rosa, by champion Bracket ex Lucia. 
at $10, $15 and $20 cach. Satisfaction guaranteed. | The above stock is noted for its bench show and 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 237 South Highth st., | field qualities. For prices and particulars apply 
Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tf to CLIFTON KENNELS, 75 Clifton Place, Jersey 


nse | Cty, N. J. sep30,tt 
St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSHT KENNELS, 
Laneaster, Mass. 


King Charles Spaniels. 


__ Angora kittens, pure blood, moderate prices. 
Enclose stamp. KING CHARLES KENNEL, 
No. 6 Second street, New York. 


jy8,tft 


oS __ e 
HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 
Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Per- 
rets. H.C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio. jy 22, tf 


= — 
T,‘OR SALH.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 
setters and ot iees thoroughly field trained. 
Only those wishing first-class dogs will address, 


M. GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 
Ireland, is prepared to purchase and ship dogs 
forimporters. Dogs purchased from him had the 
following prizesawarded to them: At New York 
and Chicago, 1883, sixteen firsts, nine special, three 
second and one third. : 
firsts, six specials and one third 
oe te 


GEO, W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass, — 


Stimulant for Growth of Hair 


DOG SoaAaFp. 


Non-Poisonous and free from the danger attending the use of Carbolic Acid. 
Instantly destroys Vermin infesting the skin, and keeps 
the coat in exhibition condition. 


<THE COMMON SENSE OF DOG DOCTORING.” 
25 Cents, or post free, 28 cents. 
Pamphlet on Canine Diseases, and Full List of Medicines, Post Free. 


SPRATTS PATENT (AMERICA) LIMITED, 239, 241, 243 & 245 East Fifty-Sixth St., N.Y. 
COUNT WIND’EM. 


At New York, 1884, seven 


Alterative Cooling Powders, 
50 cts. 

Cure for Rheumatism, ete. 50. 

Cure for Jaundice, 50 cts. 

Tonic Condition Pills, 50 cts. 

Cure for Distemper, #1.00, 

Diarrhea and Dysentery 
Cure, $1.00, 


CANADIAN 


The property of R. Li. Purcell Llewellin, 
AND 


BELLE OF BOW, 


The property of Barclay Wield, 
ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS IN 


“LAND AND WATER,” 


WITH WEEKLY ARTICLES ON 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T. Teasdale-Buckell, 


Who sent to America all the imported Llewellin 
Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 
winning brace of setters in the English National 
Field Trials, and has hunted as many winners of 
the Field Trial Derby. 


LAND AND W.ATHR mailed direct to any part 
of the world outside the United Kingdom, from 
the office, at following rates: 12 months, 17s. 6d.; 
6 months, 8s. 9d.; 8 months, 4s. 6d. Single copies 
mailed for fourpence. 


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FIRST LESSONS 


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WITH 


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Being the Standards of “Stonehenge” and also 
those adopted by Specialty Clubs, 
Revised to Date. 


Price, 25 Cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
39 Park Row, New York. 


Rosecroft Kennels. 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Puppies by Fairy King ex Countess Floy, Fore- 
ue ex Passion, Yale Belton ex Forest Dora for 
sale. 

Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie) in the stud. 
Fee $20. 


Progressive Kennels. 
ST. BERNARDS 


ashionably bred and of the best 


known strains, Gorrect in col- 


or, markings, ete, Crown dogs 
and puppies for sale; full and 
guaranteed pedigree sent with 
each dog sold. Only superior 
specimens sent from the Kennels: 
Address, with stamp, 


PROGRESSIVE KENNELS, 
FLATBUSH, L. 1. 


RDF RES SE SIR I eS EE PS TD 
OR SALE.—FOUR SETTER DOG PUPPIHS 
(lemon and white), sired by A. H. Moore’s 
Thunder, being the only litter raised by his ser- 
vice during the entire season of 1886, out of im- 
ported English setter bitch Belle, whelped June 
29, 1886. All are in good, healthy condition. Price 
reasonable. Address with stamp, T.B. STULB, 
No. 152 N. 4th st., Philadelphia, Pa. nov11,3t 


| en) a a a a pe a a el) 
4 OR, SALE.—ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES, 
from 2 to 4 mos, old; no better in America; 
warranted to please or can be returned. Also one 
broken dog and my entire stock of brood bitches, 


the largest in Pennsylvania. Prices very low; 
must be sold. DR. J, R: HOUSEL, Watsontown, 
Pa nov1Lif 


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Roup Paste; 50 cts. Tonic Condition Paste, 50 cts. Gape 
Cure for Chicks, 50 cts. 
per packet, 20 cts. 


PIGHON FOOD for Rearing Young Squabs. 


Pamphlet on Pigeon Rearing, post free, 


Disinfectant for Poultry Houses, 
Insect Pewder, per tin, 25 cts. 


Ywroultry and Pigeon Soap 


‘““nhe Common Sense of Poultry Keeping,” 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 
“The Common Sense of Pheasant Rearing,’’ 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 


DOWN-TOWN Depot: 18 South William Street, New York, 


“6 518 §S. James Street, Montreal. 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated dogs, winners of prizes at 
Wield Trials, on toned paver, size 10x12. 


LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE. BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Pointer), 
FAIRY, BELLE, GLADSTONE, DASHING 
MONARCH, SAN ROY, GATH, BANG 
BANG, RUSH GLADSTONE, DARKNESS, 
PEEP-0’-DAY, BESS A., AMERICAN DAN, 
CARRIE J., PINK B., JULE, DASH AND 
BESS, PRIDE OF THE BORDER, 
WHISKEY, DICK, RANGER, BEGORRAH. 
POINTERS TOM, PETE, GROXTETH. 


Price for the full set of thirty-two pictures 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address 


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P. O. Box 2832. New York City 


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Annual Subscription, 13 Shillings. 
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Dog Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
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MANUFACTURED BY 


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AGENTS: 
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514 Commerce st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


WOODILL'S IMPROVED DOG SOAP, 


Will positively Kill Fleas and Improve the Goat. 


Endorsed by Jas. Watson, Frank Dole, Edw 
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Imparts a Natural Gloss to the Coat, and 

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418 Green St., Philadelphia. 
Sent by mail on receipt of 25 cents. 


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than any article evér offered to the public. Twe 


cakes, #1, post paid. Nocure no pay. Address 
A. A. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn, 


MASTIFES. 


Address HOLLIS, Wellsville, N. Y, 
K 9 Breaking Kennels. 


Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for fieid 
trials or private use. Reference given. W,. G. 
SMITH, Marydel, Md, 


The Field Sportsman's Picttre Co., 


PALMYRA, RW. Y., 
Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
graphs taken by Mr. Walker at the Nastern Field 
Trials, Wists and prices on application, 


a 


THE 


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AUDUBON’S 
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Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made. , 
Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with 
| all other targets. Can be thrown from clay-pigeon 
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NIAGARA FLYING TARGET CO. We have obtained and now offer for sale singly a number of the plates of this magnificent work. 

MAKERS OF os These plates are the originals of the edition of 1856, and represent the birds as life size. The sheets 

= BLACK BIRDS, TARGET BALLS, TRAPS, ETO, | 2t¢ elephant folio, and the paper heavy. The drawings were made from nature, and for accuracy 

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LEARN TO SHOOT QUICK ¢ ar ith = Th e B at Any of these plates if framed would make a. 
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vite sea le oe No breakage or fail- lates plates each ie 22 more valuable. Some of the plates are double and can if desired be cut in 
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= LIST OF BIRDS REPRESENTED: 
OIN THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION. g Black Vulture and Head of Chimney Swift............. £00 Bohemian Waxwing..... - $6 00 
Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- Hotels ind Saute 5 iy Es po rise us WEG ALEC peut eke a: $12 00 Carolina Parroquet........ fi 00 Purple Martin..... - ss, % 00. 
mnetlon haves See a inociee Hen. fie; 4 aia Hawk. ms ay oh ela - winged Wood- Bae My tte Deas Swallow.... 3 on 
E ERG? 7, 8 i fom er Falcon....... Wy, eGker We Se see iff Swallow.........7..... 5 00 
Treasurer, Macon, Ga. Board of Directors: Dr. L. Bro miield Fe use Boston. Sparrow Hawk............. 800 Pileated Woodpecker...... 800 Barn Swallow........ ..... 5 00 
HK. Russell. Springfield, O.; C. M. Stark, Winchester, id Swallow-tailed Kite. -. 800 Belted Kingfisher.......... 7 00 ite-headed Pigeon..... te 
Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- : White-headed Hagle. 12 00 Yellow-billed Cuckoo...... 500 § Black Rail................ 3 00 
ton A. Coster, Fiatbush, L. I.; Wm. G. Cooper, Pigeon Hawk..... ..... -. 700 Mangrove Humming Bird. 500 {Yellow Rail.............. 00 
Savannah, Ga.; E. A. Crawford, Tallahassee, Fila. ; ——— z Black-winged Hawk,...... 700 Ruby Throat Humming Buff-breasted S’dpiper. . ly 00 
M. R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F. C. Etheridge, 5 Duck Hawk............ eee 0-00 GuBirds 4) 68 amo nneabenuees 600 } Little Sandpiper......... j 
Macon, Ga. HMIsh VELARVES teppei ice 10 0 Columbia Humming Bird. 5 00 ; Pectoral Sandpiper...... ly 00 
ASAT TIC AL ete Oe ee eee 500 Forktail Flycatcher Soe ge oe 5 09 Red-backed Sandpiper.. j 
De-Capner, Re-Gapper, Wad-Seater & Grimper inte Gey Mee : 60) C omteteraicher ato: See eee een ese 
z 2 2 fe SH Grow Shnccer see etieas low-ta: ycatcher...... urlew Sandpiper.......... 
pp 3 pp 3 f bo Blue Jay..... nnvetes o27 se 7 00 Pipiry Flycatcher.......... 400 Great Marble Godwit...... 7 00 
a F& =~ a: _ os Crow Blackbird............ 7 60 EVOLEUE eee. See ee 400 Esquimaux Curlew........ 6 00 
3 eee SSS) > Redwing Blackbird......., 8 00 Great-crested Flycatcher. 400 Spotted Sandpiper......... 5 00 
3 2 2 = : Beene eae + ess ate OE z ty SEN ener .. 400 Sa Beaune See. Pn 2 ist 
rchard Oriole.........+653 mall green-crested Fly- Yellowleg Sandpiper....... 
8 = EUROPEAN PLAN Boat-tail Grackle.......... O00 Ag catcher! ier Pon Ie ee ree 400 Greenshank Sandpiper.... 5 00 
=) @ a 4 FS ers cy i tH sore Boe a ae asap i cs ae dp ane e eree tae i vy 
; ‘ED. roprietor. uttall’s Marsh Wren..... hite-eyed Vireo.......... ight Heron. .-.4%-0..3 fens 
Aeonieaie pacer sae teage PEyER RE rage MESSENGER, Pp Ce ee Wren..... 5 i si elnnts Vireo. SARA 400 Yellow - crowned Night ; 
shells, Wand gauge. Circulars free, UIET. HOMELIKE, FIRST-CLASS ACOOM: | Hudson Bay Titmouse... 400 Green black-capped Wis: Gueen Herons... BOM 
BEES MDE eg Ria ; sd ead ere one eaters ie tear tele Carolina Titmouse......... fs 00 tatcher-2it syias poate .. 400 Great White Heron........ 9 00 
i ing-shot of the world, and author | teiegraph station, with fine yiew | ~ | Mocking Bird) -2....:-..-.. 00 Wilson’s Flycatcher....... 400 Peale’sand Reddish Egrets 9 00 
wreot the entertaining and. instructive book entitled: senate icbred S good: deep Water te ces ; Hermit’ ese : Ce ee Nate eee : a Be Herons: :292." ee a a 
“Hield, Cov ooting.” shootin aed iu Mf rush... *s Batak ETCUTUC(0 PARE ee SARS AB OATS 
ui ‘tSseg ae if ELKHART, Oct. 31, 1886. Boats Constantly on hand for fishing. The fine Biowh Thrasher . 800 HAG WArbIod oe. es Ge 4 00 White nontail Goose...... 10 00 
MR, BO A ca ona Ee EAB IN Re-capper; | §_ton cabin sloop Ella M. Little fitted up im Ia Prairie Titlark.. 400 Kentucky Warbler.... ... 400 Mallard Duck.............. 12 00 
Pe pe Aa CY EE TES Capr. A, H. BoGARDUS. wae style, et ane Spies AOD CRUEL Sa Brown Titlark: “4 : i Bay-breasted Syeiehie ee 4 a Biniok Dac spetstosan - on 
e Gulf ov to westward, can be ¢ pe LASS iN 7 feeb Meenas ine-creeping Warbler.... zadwall Duck.....-...2.+.. ‘ 
a good, staunch, light draft 24ft. catboat, mays Henslow’s Bunting ........ 400 Azure Warbler,....... . £00 Wood Duck:..........2..... 15 00 
SNOWSHOES ing had eighteen years experience on the Gulf | Ohipping Sparrow......... 400 Yellowpoll Warbler.. 4.00 Canvas-back Duck......... 15 00 
M ASINS. S a S Coast, am prepared to help fit out parties for| Field Sparrow.............. 400 Rathbone Warbler..... 400 Redhead Duck............. 8 00 
RCSASING) SKATES: cruising or give any desired information, Seaside Finch.............. 400 Children’s Warbler........ 400 Ringneck Duck wen 28, 00 
We have the largest stock of Indian Goods in Canada. For further particulars address Lincoln’s Finch............ 400 Yellow Redpoll Warbler.. 400 Broadbill Duck. - 7 00 
We are headquarters for the Star Toboggan Barney & ALFRED P. JONES, Song Sparrow.............. 400 Black and Yellow Warbler 400 Wider Duck..... . 10 00 
Berry and all kinds of Ice Skates. | Send stamp for Formerly of Tne Ne White-throated Sparrow.. 400 Swainson’s Warbler....... 400 Smew......... . 10 00 
Mlustrated Catalogue and Price List, it gives full details Box 104, Cedar Keys, White-crowned Sparrow.. 400 Bachman’s Warbler....... 400 Brown Pelican . 16 00 
about the goods, and how to order them, Discount to Florida. | Towhee Bunting........... 400 Carbonated Warbler....... 400 Crested Grebe............. eae 
dealers and for large orders. TTL TURE, OUALL AND RAB DITS, TURKEY, QUAIL AND RABBITS ee 1 pearriet «trot om ° fl pee es er ue cores : a lage ae ae oe : a 
KT ' + pee POSSI soe ses RR beets s stn e a ce 0 Thi } 3 tae Patianeriicy.e...coae.. ek 3 
7. W. BOYD & SON, 1641 Notre Dame Street, W i Sportsmen going South in search of good Dine Cabenk Shh ha arenes 7 00 Wood Wren. cathe ti ee 400 Sandwich Tern APRA a salve 5 00 
Montreal, Que. shooting locality can find none better than War-| Blue Grosbeak...........-. 700 § Winter Wren............ S00) “Pi Eh she awe eee es aa 5 00 
renton Junction, Fauquier Co., Va, Wild Tur-| Rose-breasted Grosbeak... 800 Rock Wren............... 300 Razor-billed Auk........., 6 00 
key, Quail and Rabbits in abundance. Good | Nighthawk.....,.........-. 700 Cedar Bird................. 400 Great Auk........:..0.0.00- 10 00 
Screw PLATES, TAPS, DIES, ETC., FOR | board with a Northern family. Rates, $1.50 per 


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bes ae erin & Co., - - Boston, Mass. C. P. Strong, - - - - Newb rnuewick N.J 
D. Kirkwood, - - = Boston, Mass. E. G. Koenig, - - - ged oe ye kent 
WwW. P Shepard = - - Fall River, Mass. E. K. Tryon, Jr. & Co., = - i a is p nh te 
C “H. Lawton, aa = - Newport, R.-I. Jacob Harder, - - - EEA Be ics # a. 
Lockwood & Aiken, = - Norwalk, Conn. W. H. Linthicum, - = = Ee fh shes a “ 
Allen & Marshall, - - Greenwich, Conn. M. A. Tappan, - - = eos -C, 
W. R. Perry, - * = - New London, Conn. Mayer & Co., -  ¥ eles Na 
Carpenter & Fowler, - - Willimantic, Conn. T. W. Tignor, = < - Serene ony ek 
Van Sicklen, Seymour & Co., - Burlington, Vt. S. O. Fisher, - - - - “eine fe ; 
Wheelock & Dawley, - - Montpelier, Vt. F. Alexander & Co., - - Eek ten os 2 Eo 
-§. G. LeValley, = = - Hegre N. “! os H. rere & Co., - - - ners a Va 
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W. H. H. Lintner, - - - Little Falls, N. Y. Edw. Lovell & Son, = = = Roe Fa! 
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THE PETMECKY 


Just arrived from Finland. 


and are not the American Sheepskin Jackets. 


and indespensable for those exposed to 


Cold and Wet Weathers. 


The sale of these garments being so large, it 
will be advisable for those desiring a 


Genuine Dogskin Jacket 


to send their orders for them at once, as our 
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No.2 “ notgqniteaschoice, black color. 9.00 
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your dealer for it. Discount to the trade. Circulars 
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circular. C. 8. SHATTUCK, Manufacturer, Hat- 
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Tnstantly available as a solid shot. 


LYMAN’S 
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Send for circulars. 
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in a flock at 150yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 cr 16- 
gauge delivered in New York on remittance of $7. 
The trade should see this projectile at once. 
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. 


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Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell. | , 


These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 
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Guns, Sunnwvition, ete. 


THE PARKER GU} 


LEADS them all in HARD HITTING qualities at the 
Second Annual Tournament of the Chamberlin Car- 
tridge Co., held at Cleveland, O., Sept. 14, 15386. Out 
of EIGHTY-SEVEN ENTRIES from REPRESENTATIVE 
SHOTS, representing FOURTEEN STATES, the Parker 
Gun won FIRST AND THIRD MONEY of the FIRST 
CLASS of $0 SCORES, winning $900 out of the $1,200 
purse offered, adding another victory to 1855, which 
was the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament | 
for the championship of the world, held at New Orleans, 
La., Feb. 11 to 16. "s 


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Hurlingham, Old and New Long Island and Jersey City Heights Shooting 


Containing National rlin [sland a ; 
description of our many valuable specialties, including 


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Tilustrated Catalogue in colors sent free on application. 


|The Maynard Rifles é& Shotguns.. 


NEW OFF-HAND | 


T With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 
Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 


For Hunting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the **MAWYNARD’” more 
= completely supplies the wants of 

Hunters and Sportamen generally, than any other Rifie in 
the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 
Tracy, convenience, durability and safety, is not excelled. 

Ser.d for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 
for using rim and center-fire ammunition. 


MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
Tefever Arms Co. 


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Lyman 


PRICE, $75 to $300.00. 


This improvement is the only hammerless gunin the world with compensated action, to take up 
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shots in America. Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention. 


LEFEVER ARMS CoO., Syracuse, N. ¥. 
NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 14 Murray 8t. 
PHILADELPHIA, JOSEPH ©. GRUBE & CO., 712 Market St. 
BOSTON J. P, LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington St. 


DOG TRAINING: 


Ss. T. HAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM, 
For sale at this office. Price $1.00,- 


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viii “FOREST AND STREAM. , p's 
a ek a ee ed a 


_TRTON COMPLETE BREECH LAD. SHCT S™%:|DOG-SKIN. LEATHER JACKETS | 


Soft and pliable as kid. Not shrunk or injured by water. Entirely waterproof and windproof 
een aaa Ne UN or ye. eeppeed to at or Wt For HO MADAnE riding, dene or wal lie 
in ¢ ar; nder the overcoat, they are a ha: 
cup ie aches 10n Di apes ees and sleighing. 4 ee Ee ane ae a 
€ have just received and now oifer the first lot for thi : invoi pri 
the finest skins we have imported for years. TAO n ane ae TT et Sake taal 
"WE TAKE THE ENTIRE PRODUCT OF THE MANUFACTURES OF ABOVE FINES 
JACKETS, AND THIS MAKE CANNOT BE OBTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES. “ 


An early selection is advise Common qualities of other makes also in stock. 
A quality, the very finest skin, - = ‘a = - $18 00 
is Rs not as fine, - = - $800, $1000 and 15 00 


“‘Field”’ Trial, Londen, May, 1876; Winner 
Guinea Prize for Choke Bores; Winner of th 
making the Highest Average Penetration on Re 


Send measurement around chest outside vest. If money is sent with order we will forward free 


mail, and if not satisfactory on receipt we will return moncy on return - 
ing many of them, Entire y different from any other mine. Praag ae nee dy sal 
‘As there are many different makes of Leather Jackets in the market advertised as jinest, etc. 

, mostly made here of commen skins, we imvite those desiring such to send for one of ours, and if not 
found superior on examination to any other, it can be returned at our expense or we will refund money, 


WILLIAM READ & SONS, 107 Washington St., Boston. 


P A. Aliso send for Gun Circular and Second-Hand List. Now some high grade second-hand Guns. 


Use W. W, Greener’s Guns at the Trap and in the Field, 


These popular guns show extraordinary superiority in killing powers. At the Grand International Pigeon 
Shooting Tournament, London, England, 1885, W. W. Greener’s guns head the list in the average of scored 
birds, as the following extract from the “Field,” July 11, 1885, shows: 


Maker’s Name. Birds shot at. Proportion of Kills. Maker’s Name. Birds shot at. Proportion of Kills. 


W.W.Greener, 148 818 oer cent. |Cogswell & Harrison, 51  72°5 per cent. 
Baker, 340 776 +x;\‘“ — |Stephen Grant, 935 .. 719 =F 
Dougall, 12 16'4 Reilly 300 i > ee Pe 
Purdey, 120 «729 = * 


W. W. Greener’s guns AVERAGING MORE THAN FOUR PER CENT. MORE KILLS than those of any 
London maker. In individual scores the percentage of birds scored by Mr. Grace with a Greener gun was 
84°3 per eent. of the birds shot at. . 

THE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSGIP, contested for at Monaco this year by the best amateur shots of all nations, was won with a Greener Hammerless Gun. Mr. Trecastle first, with 
a Greener gun, 24 kills out of 25; Mr. Blake with a Greener gun third, 23 kills out of 25; Mr. Grace with a Greener gun fourth, 25 kills out of 25. | 


Without taking account of the prizes won in the United States, the following are some of the more important events that have fallen to W. W. Greener’s guns this year: 
Prix de Consolation, Monte Carlo, 1886 Ranelagh Cup, Barn Elms, | 


; 


President’s Trophy, Grymoie (Queensland), 1st and 2d tied at 40 birds without a miss. The “Star Prize,” London Gun Club. on F 
The Australian Cup, 45 birds without a miss. £600 won. Gun Club Challenge Cup, London. 
Hamilton, Canada, $1,000. ; Club Fund Cup, London. 
Melbourne Trophy. ; First in 12 sweepstakes at London, Second prizes too numerous to enumerate Here. 
Sandhurst Winter Handicap. At a gun trial at Leavenworth, 1886, a Greener 12-bore gun beat fifty English and American 
New South Wales Inter-Colonial Stakes, Ist, 2d and 3d. ' guns, some of them 10-bores. F ; ; ‘ ie, 
Messina Summer Cup. Eighteen exhibition medals. First prizes at all London gun trials since 1875. 

. CE Of ees . 
The W. W. Greener Trap Gun, - $65 The ‘‘Far-Killing” Duck Gun, - $100 

e \ 

The Greener Hammerless Gun, from 100 The Greener Ejector Gun, from 2705 


MAY BE OBTAINED OF 


HENRY C. SQUIRES, 178 Broadway, New York. 


PRICE LISTS FREE. WORKS: BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND. 
Great Bargains GENUINE iIMmPo rR TED 


iano wre” [RUSSIAN DOGSKIN JACKETS. 


Fi ne H amm erl Ss G UNS ’ Impervious to Wind and Water. Soft and Pliable as the Finest Kid Glove. 
FOR A LIMITED PERIOD. Genuine dog skins (unlike sheep skins) are not affected by water. Being very pliable they fit close to the person, and offer the meee complete 
Westley Richards & Co protection from the cold and penetrating winds of winter. Our best quality jackets will last ge eer it being almost impossible to wear one | 
y = os out, thus making it the cheapest winter garment one can secure. They are so light weight and take up so little room that one can be worn between the 
Richard Ellis & Sons. | yest ana undercoat, thus rendering a heavy Paeeceey entirely fee Ea aes ee Be eee RCGED EE: ator colina Rowse riding, skating, sleigh- 
° . BC ons. ing hunting i i th re extensively used. For Duck and Coot Shooting they are indispensable. oe 
ae SE Heras aN ost eck nh anal ene wie ti secure a GENUINE. RUSSIAN DOGSKIN should order it immediately before we get Out of sizes, as but a limited number of 
oe ; * | the genuine article can be obtained each year. In ordering send measwre around chest. A Ey Mea) A 
pare Al lity, G i Russian Skins, Black or Tan Color, #138.00 B Quality, American = ins, Blac olor, F 
LOWEST PAGES EVER QUOTED. A eT eee TEEN Skins, Pale ae, Oe nee ee 15.00 Cc Gualtty, American Helge leek Color, 8.00 
iculars 7 list ad isit ig il, postpaid, to any part of the U.S. on receipt of price. S ‘ACT f ; . 
Bar Ga Gee ge ay Gar ule Balt oe P.S.—As we are the Pa iar proea oe Cited States of GENUINE RUSSIAN DOGSKINS, they cannot be found at any other house in this country 


x C. eee Pie il ESTABLISHED 180, JOHN P, LOVELL'S SONS, 147 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 


THOMAS J. CONROY, 


Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 


Fine Fishing Tackle and Camping Goods. 


65 Fulton St., N. Y. 


CONROY’S CELEBRATED 
“Silver King” Multiplying Reels. 


Fine Rubber and German Silver, Full Steel Pivot, Patent Back 
Sliding Click, S-Shape Balance Handle. 


These are the strougest and freest running reels on the market, They have been practi 
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used. . 


Hexagonal Split Bamboo Rods, Calcutta Bamboo Rous, | and 2 joints, 
and Ash and Lancewood Rods, for Striped Bass, Bluefish, etc. 
“Cuttyhunk” Lines, Knobbed O'Shaughnessy Hooks, Ete. 


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KXVIL—No. 19. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1886. 


“2080 os, 


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Corynricut, 1886, By FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co. ENTERED AT New YORK Post OFFICE AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. 


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The American Yacht List 
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Published with the official sanction and under the 
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Yacht Builder and Designer. Single-hand yachts 
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— aa! 
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Lene ae 


en 
YECOND-HAND STRANAHAN, 3-SECTION 
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A. NASH, 40 Burling Slip, N. Y- 


Whitney Improved Single 


SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLES 


‘Sportsmen's Goods. 


Shot Sporting Rifles. 


For Sale at $10 each, of the following calibers, viz.: .22, .32, .38, .44 and .45. 


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Catalogues and Price Lists on application to the manufacturers. 


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feelo 
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The Forest Waters the Farm: 


The Value of Woodlands a8 Reservois, 


BEING THE LES ETUDES DE MAITRE PIERRE 
suR L’AGRICULTURE ET LES FORETS, 


PAR M, ANTONIN ROUSSET. 
Translated by 
REY. S. W. POWELL. 


The introduction reviews the extraordinary 
movement of torrent taming in France, in pre- 
paring public sentiment for which the Studies of 

aster Peter played a noteworthy part. The 
book was written as a sort of science primer, 
setting forth the first principles of the relations 
existing between woodlands and agriculture. 
The principles and reasoning are not less appli- 
Sue to the United States to-day than to France 

en. 


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An Infallible Preventive of the Attacks of 
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Neat, clean and easily applied. Contains No TAR, 
will not stain nor injure the skin, easily washed off, 
may be carried without danger of leaking or spilling. 


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Canoe and Camp Cookery. 


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A practical cook book for canoeists, Corinthian sailors and outers. 


Practical hecause 


the author gives explicit and intelligible directions for preparing such dishes ag he has him- 


self actually tested in camp and on a cruise. 


This is just where the recipes differ from the 


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outfit is described, and numerous hints on camp economy add to the value of the work. 


Cloth, 96 pages. Price $1.00. 
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LONDON; Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane, Cornhill, 


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WN. E. Cor. Second and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia 


Fishing Tackle, Guns &: Sporting Goods 


Salmon, Bags and Trout Flies dressed to order 
‘“Krider’s’’ Celebrated Center Enamel Split 
Bamboo Rods. Spratt’s Patent Dog 
Biscuits and Cheltenham Beef 
Fibrine Dog Cakes. 


Taxidermy in all ita branches. 


Agent for West Jersey Game Protective Society 
Repairing promptly attended to. 


Philadelphia Fishing Tackle House, 


—MANUFACTURERS OF— 


Fine Fishing Tackle 


OF EVERY DESORIPTION. 


A Specialty of Hand-Made Bethabara 
Wood Bait and Fly Xods. 


All Fly-Tyers’ Requisites, Feathers, Hackles, 
etc. 


Mountings for Amateur Rod 
Makers, in seta or separate. 


The celebrated Bethabara Wood in our judg- 
ment is the best known material for making 
Fishing Rods, being stronger than Split Bamboo, 
and as tough and elastic as tempered steel. 


444ft. long, 14, 3g or %, 1 14in. sq. 


Price, each 35 49 50 65 85 cents. 


65-p. illustrated price list of tackle, wood and rod 
mountings, &c., by mail for 10 cts. in stamps. 


A. B. SHIPLEY & SON, 


503 Commerce st., Philadelphia. 


J. KANNOFSHKY & CO., . 
Practical Glass Blowers, 


And manufacturers of 


Artificial eyes for birds, animals and manufactur 
ing purposes. Catalogue free of charge by mail. 
869 Canal Street, New York. 


The English “* Fishing Gazette.” 


Devoted to angling, river, lake and sea fishing, and 
‘sheulturs. ‘ 
very Saturday, 16 pages, folio, price 2d. 

Volume XI. commenced with number 429 for 

July 11,1885. 
Eprror—R. B. MARSTON 
Free by post for one year for 12s. 6d. (Say $3.20) to 
any address in the United States. 

Sent direct from the office for any portion of a 

ear at the above rate. U.§8. postage stamps can 
be remitted, or money order payable to Sampson, 
Low, Marston & Co., the proprietors. 

Contaims special articles on all fresh and salt 
water fish and fishing; reports of the state of the 
rivers; reports from angling clubs; fishculture and 
naturalhistory; where to fish; anghng notes and 
queries: angling exchange column; notices of 

hing tackle, books, &c., and other features. 

Acopy of the current number can be had (post 
free by sending six cents in stamps to R. B. Mars- 
ton, the FISHING GAZETTE office, 12 and 13. 
Fetter-lane, London. 

The FISHING GAZETTE circulates extensively 
among auglers and country gentlemen in all parta 
of the Empire. 

“There 18 a large public interest in fishing. 
An excellent class organ.’’*— World. 

“One of the best authorities on these and kindred 
subjects.”—Truth. 

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lished.’— Mayfair. 

The FISHING GAZETTE is quoted by the Times 
and all the best papers. 

One of the best mediums for 


ADVERTISEMENTS 
of fishing tackle makers, fishculturists, hotels ana 
fishing quarters, wiley water fishing goods, 
cigars and tobacco, books of angling, and other 
requirements of anglers; also for all general adver 
tisements addressed to a well-to-do class in all parts 
of the country and abroad. 
Office—12 and 13, Fetter-lane London 


Aannition, ete. 
ORANGE SPORTING 


POWDER, 


Orange Lightning. 
Orange Ducking. 
Orange Rifle. 
Creedmoor, 


ELECTRIC BLASTING APPARATUS. 


Send postal card for Illustrated Pamphlet, showing 
sizes of grains of powder. Furnished free. 


Laflin & Rand Powder o., 


29 MURRAY ST., N. Y. 


GUNPOWDER! 


Dupont’s Rifle, Sporting and 
Blasting Powder. 
THE MOST POPULAR POWDER IN USE! 


Duront’s GUNPOWDER Mins, established in 
1802, have maintained their great reputation for 
eighty-four years. Manufacture the following 
eelebrated brands of powder: 

Dupont’s Crystal Grain.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 4 
(fine) unequalled in strength, quickness and clean- 
liness; eee hie for glass all and pigeon shooting. 
Packed in 1 ib. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Ducking.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 
3 (fine); burns slowly, strong and very elean; great 
penetration, with a close pattern; adapted for 
glass-ball, pigeon, duck and other shooting, with 
éither muzzle or breech-loaders. Packed in 1 Ib. 
and 5 lb. canisters and 644 and 12% Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Choke Bore.—Specially adapted for 
““Choke Bore” Guns, and particularly for prairie 
and upland shooting. Burns slowly, strong and 
moist; does not cake or burn on the barrels, gives 
both a good penetration and a close pattern; will 
be found well adapted for glass-ball and pigeon 
shooting. Made of two sizes only, Nos. 7 and No. 
5, No 7 being the coarsest. Packed in 6% Ib, kegs 
and 1 Ib. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Rifle.—A quick, strong and 
elean powder, of very fine grain, for pistol shoot- 
ing. Packed in 1 Ib. canisters and 614 Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Rifle Fg. “Sea Shooting.’’—FF¢g. 
and FEFFg. The Fs. for long-range rifle shooting, 
the FE'e. and FFFRe¢. for general use, burning 
strong and moist. Packed in 4 lb., 1 1b. and 5 Ib. 
canisters, 644, 1244 and 25 lb. kegs. Fg. coarse, 
FFF ¢. fine. —_ 

Dupont’s Sporting, Mining, SHIPPING and Blast- 
ing Powders of all sizes and descriptions. Special 
Grades for Export. Also Rifle, Cartridge, Mus- 
ket, Cannon, Mortar, Mammoth, Hexagonal Cub- 
ical and Pellet Powder U. 8. Govt. Standard. ‘ 

Powder manufactured to order of any required 
grain or proof. ve ea 

Agencies in all the cities and principal towns 
throughout the United States. 

E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., 
87 Beaver street, New York. 


N.B.—Use none but DUPONT’S Fg. or FF ¢g. for 
long-range rifle shooting. 


Oriental Powder Mills, 


BOSTON, MASS. 


Western Sporting, 
Wild Fowl Shooting, 
Falcon Ducking, 
ALSO THE NEW 


WING SHOT 


SPORTING POWDER. 


ENCIES AT ALL PRINCIPAL POINTS 
a IN THE WEST. 


Send for illustrated and descriptive pamphlet. 
FERGUSON'S PATENT ADJUSTABLE 


es 
Refiecting Lamps, 
» With Silver Plated Loco- 
3 motive Reflectors. 
For Night Hunting and 
Fishing, Camping, Boating, 
Driving at Night, ete. 
Excelsior Dash Lamp, 


Superior to all others. 


Send stamp for 
Tlustrated Catalogue. 


ALBERT FERGUSON, Office, 65 Fulton St., N.Y. 


Ne \\ 
Hunting Boots or Shoes, Wholesals ! 
or Retail, JOHN D. BETHEL, Man’f’r of 
Sportsmen’s Goods, 124 Chambers st., N.Y. 
Send for Prices. No Postal Cards. 


Eaton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
MENTS. Specially adapted for salt water shooting. 
For sale at all principal gun stores. Western 
trade supplied dy HE. HE. HATTON, 53 State street, 
Shicago, Cannot be sent by mail. 
Manufactured solely by 
GEO. B. EATON, 570 Pavonia Avenue, 


Jersey City. N. J. 
The Open Shot Regulator. 


It improves the shooting by put- 
ting more shot in the circle and 
spreading itevenly. Circular free. 

“WINANS & WOODEN, ——" 
07 West Kinney St., Newark, N. J. 


tlemen: D. C. Powers, 
N. Y.; Fred th? Jr., La Fayette. 


FOREST 


Sportemen's Goods. 


WILLIAM MILLS & SON, 
Fine Fishing Tackle, 


No. 7 Warren Street, N. Y. 


SOLE AGENTS FOR 


8 John St., near Broadway, WN. Y. 


MANUFACTURING JEWELER, 


Medais and Badges 


4 SPECIALTY. 


Special designs furnished on applica- 
tion free of charge. 


o ane 


HN I 
i i ith ith 


{ACCC re =e 
1 


(Established 1750.) 


Abbey Mills, Redditch, 


England. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


GCE LEE HAT = DPD 


FRED. MALLESON, 


BROOKLYN, E. D., N. Y. 


This new gun embodies all the essential features of our hammer gun, to 
gether with a new oscillating cocking mechanism and automatic and inde- 
pendent safety combined. This gun is not equalled in ease of manipulation, 
symmetry, durability-and shooting qualities by any hammerless gun made. : : 
Of the eleven gentlemen who broke 100 straight inanimate targets for a place in the Chamberlin 
Cartridge Tournament Eaee: five of them used the “L, C. Smith” gun. The followin: 
leveland, O.; Andy Meaders, Nashville, Venn.; H. McMurchy, Syracuse, 

Ind.; J. C. Hendershot, Cleveland, O. 


END FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. 


L. C. SMITH, Syracuse, N. Y. 


The 


Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking Guns a Specialty. 


Send for Illustrated Catalogue containing full description. 


L. C. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


H.L. Leonard’sSplit Bamboo Rods. 


Go. BE. WiltsaBmin SO 


W. BARTLEET & SONS, 


Fish Hooks, Enamel Silk Lines, 
Trout & Salmon Flies, etc. 


Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada. 


THE NEW L. C. SMITH 
HAMMERLESS GUN. 


are the gen- 


— Sanmanition, ete. 
The Hazard Powder Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF 


Gunpowder 


Hazard’s ‘“Electric Powder.” 

Nos. 1 (fine) to 7 (coarss), Unsurpassed in point 
of strength and cleanliness. Packed in square dats 
ters of one pound only. 

Hazard’s “‘Amorican Sporting.”’ 

Nos. 1 (fine) to 8 (coarse). In1 Ib. canisters and 
614 lo. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting, Well adapted to short guns, 

Hazard’s ‘Duck Shooting.’’ 


Nos. 1 (fine) to6 (coarse). In 1 and 5 lb. canisters 
and 634 and 1214 lb. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 
penetration. For field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders, 

Hazard’s “‘Kentucky Rifle.” 

FFYG, FFG and ‘‘Sea Shooting” FG in kegs of 25, 
12% and 644 lbs. and cans of 5ibs. FFFG is also 
packed in 1 and 44 1b. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FFFG and FFQ are favorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the ‘‘Sea Shooting”’ FG is the 
standard Rifle Powder of the Country. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder, 


GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
DER; also, SPECIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT OF 
ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUFAO- 
TURED TO ORDER. 

The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- 
pany’s Agents, in every prominent city or whole- 
sale at our office. 

63 PINE STREET, NEW YORE. 

When ordering shells insist that they be 
loaded with Hazard Powder. 


OUR NEW ALASKA: 


9 


The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 
By CHARLES HALLOCK. 


CONTENTS:—Itinerary of the Trip. As Bx- 
cursionists gee it, Economically Con- 
sidered. An Interior View. Home of 
the Siwash. Good Indians. Medicine 
and Mythology. Alaska’s Mineral Wealth, 
Commercial Fisheries. Rambles Along 
Shore. The Glacier Fields. Russia in 
America. Seals of the Pribylofs. 


The several chapters are devoted to ac- 
counts of travel and adventure, descriptions 
of the country and its inhabitants, a con- 
sideration of its resources, and its history and 
present condition. 


210 pp., Illustrated. Price $4.50. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 


39 Park Row, New York. 
Lonpon: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Sore By ALL DEALERS Trroucnour He WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION—1878. 


MARTIN'S “Busi- 
ness” Braided 
2 , Lines are made of the 
: very best silk, both 
raw atid soft, and are all that can be desired. 
Circulars and pate free. Made only by E. J. 
MARTIN, Rockville, Conn. 


SHORE BIRDS. 


A pamphlet for those who “gun” 
along he shore, 
TELLS OF 


I, Haunts and Habits—Where the bay birds liye, and 
what they do at home. 

II, Range and Migration—Where they go to breed, 

ana where to spend the winter. 

i. A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of 
shore shooting. 

[V. Nomenclature—A list of our Ameriean species 
of Limicole, with a description of each 
Bpecies. 

V. Localities—Where to go to shoot them. 

VI. Blinds and Decoys—How to shoot them after 
you have reached the grounds. ~ 


44 pp., paper. Price, 15 Cents. 
For Sale by the Forest and Stream Pub, Oo. 


"L.C. Smith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 


BREECH-LOADING GUN! 


Tt has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatie Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
' sight when cocked. 


STRONGENT FASTENING KAOU 


WEIGHTS: 


No. 10.Gauge, 81g to 11 lbs. 
No. 12-Gauge, 73¢ te 94¢ lbs. 


Wo Cookins! 


“STAMPED... 
SEWARE OF WORTHLESS IMITATIONS! 
Bee each cake is stamped “SPRATTS PATENT” and a ‘‘X.’’ 


7 e > 2 
Cod Liver Oil Dog Cakes. 
Especially beneficial for Duppice recovering from distemper, and for Dainty 
Feeders and Sick or Pet Dogs. 


CAT FOOD. 


| In 5c. half-pound packets. Sufficient to feed a cat for 2 days. 


FORAGE BISCUITS. 


Invaluabie for ea and as a change of food, especially in 
the case of bad feeders. 


Mange Cure, 50 cts. 
Liniment for Sprains, 50 cts. 


0 cts. 
Cure for Worms, 50 cts. 


0 cts. 


Biscuits, Plain Round Dog Biscuits, Pet Dog Biscuits, 
ound Oat Meal Dog Biscuits. Bone Meal for Puppies, 


Prepared Puppy Food. 


A Boon to Breeders! Rears Puppies from Birth, 


Puppy 


Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


Mr. JoHN M. TRACY has won a reputation for his faithfu pommel of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
_& pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 
We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals, 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches. They are as follows: 


Title of Picture. 
pate Shooting in Tennessee, 
m the Grouse Moor, - 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 


Name of Dog or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep 0’ Day 
- - Emperor Fred 

Dash IT. and Countess May 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
39 Park Row, New York. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE, 


1. The Pupniee Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2, The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
3. The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish. 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass, 
%. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. Price 10 cents. 
For sale by all newsdealers. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
89 Park Row, New York. 


LONDON: Davixs & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KENNEL RECORD AND AccouNT Book consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
every experienced breeder. Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 

' In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
more careful system of record than they have been accustomed to preserve. 200 pages 
(size 9x11} in.), price $3. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 
Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale an elegant steel engraving of the celebrated 
pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of sheet, 22x28. 
Price, $1 each. — 


FOREST AND STREAM PUB. CO., 39 Park Kow. N. Y. 


Rabbit Hounds. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 1éin. high, 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, 
at $10, i5and $20 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
OCIATED FANCIERS, 2387 South Highth st., 
Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tf 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQU ASSET KENNELS, 
jy8,tt f,, Lancaster, Mass. 
rn ee eT IE RS 
HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 
Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
rets. i. C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio. jy 22, tf 


oy eS I 
JOR SALE—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 
setters and pointers, thoroughly field trained. 


GEO, 


those wishing first-class dogs will addr 


ess, 
W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Maas, 


POINTER PUPS 


By champion Graphic ex Vinnie, by champion 
Bracket ex Rosa, by champion Bracket ex Lucia. 
The above stock is noted for its bench show and 
field qualities, For prices and particulars apply 
to CLIFTON KENNELS, 75 Clifton Place, Jersey 
City, N. J. seps0,tf 


King Charles Spaniels. 


Angora kittens, iene blood, moderate prices. 
Enclose stamp. ING CHARLES KENNEL, 
No. 6 Second street, New York. 


Ogs 
following prizes awarded to them: 
and Chicago, 1888, sixteen firsts, nine special, three 
second and ‘one third. At New York, 1884, seven 
firsts, six specials and one third 


he Hennel. 


72 PRIZE MEDALS. 


2 The Original English Dog Food, Best and Cheapest. 90,000 Dogs Consume Two Hundred Tons Weekly, and Eat no other Food. ! 
No Trouble! 


SPRATTS PATENT Meat “Fibrine” Vegetable Dog Cakes {With Beetroot.’ 


SPRATTS PATENT 


Orisinal HBnslish 


Cure for Canker of Ear, 50 cts. 
Stimulant for Growth of Hair Cure for Jaundice, 50 cts. 


Purging Pills, Cough Pills, 


DOG SOAF. 


Non-Poisonous and free from the danger attending the use of Carbolic Acid. 
Instantly destroys Vermin infesting the skin, and keeps 
the coat in exhibition condition, 


“THE COMMON SENSE OF DOG DOCTORING.”’ 
25 Cents, or post free, 28 cents. 
Pamphlet on Canine Diseases, and Full List of Medicines, Post Free, 


SPRATTS PATENT (AMERICA) LIMITED, 239, 241,243 & 245 East Fifty-Sivth St, N.Y. 
COUNT WIND’EM. 


ee es 


MWMoecdclicines. 


Alterative Cooling Powders, 
50 cts. 
Cure for Rheumatism, etc. 50. 


Tonic Condition Pills, 50 cts. 

Cure for Distemper, $1.00, 

Diarrhea and Dysentery 
Cure, #1.00. 


The property of R. Li. Purcell Liewellin, 
AND 


BELLE OF BOW, 


The property of Barclay Field, 


ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS IN 


“LAND AND WATER,” 


WITH WEEKLY ARTICLES ON 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T. Teasdale-Buckell, 


Who sent to America all the imported Llewellin 
Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 
winning brace of setters in the English National 

Field Trials, and has hunted as many winners of 

the Field Trial Derby. 

LAND AND WATER mailed direct to any part 
of the world outside the United Kingdom, from 
the office, at following rates: 12 months, 1s. 6d.5 
6 months, 8s. 9d.; 8 months, 4s. 6d, Single copies 
mailed for fourpence. 


OFFICE: 182, Strand, London, Eng. 
FIRST LESSONS 


Doz Training 
Standards and Points ef Judging 
ALL BREEDS OF DOGS. 


Being the Standards of “Stonehenge” and also 
those adopted by Specialty Clubs, 
Revised to Date. 


Price, 25 Cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
39 Park Row, New York. 


Rosecroft Kennels, 


Birmingham, Conn. 
Puppies by Fairy King ex Countess Floy, Fore- 
ee ex Passion, Yale Belton ex Forest Dora for 
sale. 


Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie) in the stud. 
Fee $20. 


ST. BERNARDS. 
Champion Plinlimmon—Duchess of Leeds. 


GEO now Booked for 
puppied, from above pair 

of Eengfiph prize winnerd, 
“Sinfimmon”’ id the targesf 
Sf. Bernazd in fRe workd; 
weight, 2416 f6d., height, 39 
ind, al dRoufder ** uchedo”’ 
id 84 ind, af SRoufder, weighs 
in condition 100 £6., She Rad 
won dome 8O prized; Rer pups 
oRoufd be excepfionaffy fazge. 
Owe are dfready Sofa, onfy five 
wif? Be dofdin aff; price, $300, 

dogs; $200, bifehed, 
PROGRESSIVE KENNELS, 
Fiatbush, 1. Ke 


Anglish Setters Boarded. 


Warm and healthy location and personal at- 
tention given, As I employ no attendants, onlya 
limited number will be accommodated. 

Address H, J. PIERRE, 

Winsted, Conn. 


FOR SALE. 


Three setter pups, good blood. C, E. JONES, 
Welchyille, Maine, lt 


No Mess! 


GENUINE . 


NONE ARE: 
"OS SSAINQ 


POULTRY MEAL, GAME MEAL AND “CRISSEL,” 


TO INSURE A LARGE AND FERTILE STOCK OF EGGS, 


Samples and full particulars, post free. 


GROUND Ree Uta BONE MEAL FOR POUL- 


Y OR CHICKS, 


CARDIAC, A TONIC FOR POULTRY. 


Roup Paste, 50 cts. Tonic Condition Paste, 50 cts. Gane 
Cure for Chicks, 50 cts. 
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Cartridges for Trap Shooting. 


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quality. quality 

j i at ay G5) 

12-gauge Clay Pigeon Cartridge, a dr. powder, is a Trap Shot, Bap di enc ee con eae 
2 “ Blackbird “ ca ae Ns Eure gute beer zap 275 
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Cartridges with wadding one size larger than bore of gun. One card and two P. E. on 


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POT ee Ne. 42, 10-gauge, 444 dr. Wood powder, primed with 14 dr. fine black powder, 134 oz. shot, 


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LIST OF BIRDS REPRESENTED: 
Black Vulture and Head of 


Chimney Swift............. $400 Bohemian Waxwing..... . 00 
GBI eet eae eg $12 00 Carolina Parroquet..... ... 1000 Purple Martin..... : <tr +5 % 00. 
Redtail Hawk........:.-... 10 00 Golden - winge Wood- White-bellied Swallow.... 500 
DOT MALCOM. porns oc wi giles o> 10:00; .“peckers. wesw ode. ieee 500 Cliff Swallow.............4. 5 00 
Sparrow Hawk............. 8 00 Pileated Woodpecker...... 800 Barn Swallow........ ..... 5 00) 
Swallow-tailed Kite....... 800 Belted Kinegfisher.......... 700 White-headed Pigeon...... 7 00° 
White-headed Eagle....... 1200 Yellow-billed Cuckoo...... 5 00 | IBick’ Halle eee eee ++ 8 OOF 
Pigeon Hawk....: ......... 7 00 Mangrove Humming Bird. 5 00 Yellow Hailes...) so. ee 3 0) 
Black-winged Hawk....... 700 Ruby Throat Humming ) Buff-breasted S’dpiper.. 7 00 
Duck Hawk...........--... 10) COM Birds ate Sars eae 600 | Little Sandpiper......... 
Miahie Hany cog un ys 10 00 Columbia Humming Bird. 5 00 Pectoral Sandpiper...... 7 00 
AGT ne O11 etbine seer AAT.» Asli 500 Forktail Flycatcher....... 509 | Red-backed Sandpiper.. t 
GEG We aee ee pean tae seks a taeee 500 Arkansas, Say’s & Swal- emi-palmated Sandpiper. 6 00 
Sh: Crowy .prchen esa besied 600 _low-tail Flycatcher...... 800 Curlew Sandpiper.......... 6 00. 
BUOY Bytes votes Pach ae 700 Pipiry Flycatcher.......... 400 Great Marble Godwit..... +» T1004 
Crow Blackbird............ doUOU Kane Did cee ae pe Ere ee , 400 Esquimaux Curlew........ 6 00 
Redwing Blackbird........ 800 Great-crested Flycatcher. 400 Spotted Sandpiper........ » 500 
Baltimore Oriole........... 8 00 Olive-sided Flycatcher.... 400 Solitary Sandpiper......... 5 00) 
Orchard Oriole..... c 800 Small green-crested Fly- Yellowleg Sandpiper....... 5 00. 
Boat-tail Grackle...... Vi Mcalcherm oes rem oa - £00 Greenshank Sandpiper.... 5 00) 
Rusty Grackle. ....... + 00 00d. Pewee...2..-.ccseuees #00. Glossy Dbiss2. +.220oine beers. TO 
Nuttall’s Marsh Wren. 500 White-eyed Vireo.......... 400 Night Heron............... 8 00. 
Common Marsh Wren..... 500 Red-eyed Vireo............ 400 Yellow - crowned Night 
Crested Titmouse...... 500 Yellow-throated Vireo.... 400 | Heron..................... 8 00 
Hudson Bay Titmouse. 400 Green black-capped Fly- Green Heron.............. . 8 00% 
Carolina Titmouse..... $100) ecatcherwe ve eens aeaies 400 Great White Heron........ 9 00: 
Mocking Bird.......... 8 00 Wilson’s Flycatcher....... 400 Peale’sand ReddishEgrets 9 00 
{ Hermit Thrush....... .. 300 Canada Flycatcher........ 400 Blue Heron................. 8 00 
avian Parish e eh eels 300 Bonaparte’s Flycatcher... 400 Wlamingo................... 10 00 
rown Thrasher........... 8 00 Hooded Warbler......... - 400 White-fronted Goose..... ~10 00 
Prairie Titlark... 400 Kentucky Warbler.... ... 400 Mallard Duck.............. 12 00. 
Brown Titlark,........ .... 400 Bay-breasted Warbler. 4 00 ack Duck.....--......5.. 12 00 
Gyass Wineh oes. gan 400 Pine-creeping Warbler 400 GadwallDuck............ ». 12300 
Henslow’s Bunting ........ 400 Azure Warbler........ 400 Wood Duck.) 2... 020.220... 15 0 
Chipping Sparrow......... 400 Yellowpoll Warbler. 400 Canyas-back Duck......... 15 00! 
Field Sparrow.........-..-. 400 Rathbone Warbler......... £00 Redhead Duck............ - 8 00) 
Seaside Finch.............. 00 Children’s Warbler........ 400 Ringneck Duck............ 7 00 
Lincoln’s Finch............ 400 Yellow Redpoll Warbler,. 400 Broadbill Duck... 7, 7a 
Song Sparrow.....-..----.. 400 Blackand Yellow Warbler 400 Hider Duck...... . 10 00 
White-throated Sparrow.. 400 Swainson’s Warbler....... 400 Smew............ -» 10 00) 
White-crowned Sparrow.. 400 Bachman’s Warbler... 400 Brown Pelican.. .. 10 00 
Towhee Bunting........... 400 Carbonated Warbler. .. £00 Crested Grebe.............. 7 00. 
Purpledin Gh .ausesbanenas 5 00 Nashville Warbler......... 400 Black Skimmer. 7 00 
WTOSS DU Le -eeweere reas 5 00 Black and White Creeper. 400 Arctic Tern...... 5 00 
Pine Grosbeak............. 7 00° Wood Wren. ...... ... ... 400 Sandwich Tern 5 00) 
Blue Grosbeak............. 700 Jj Winter Wren............ BOOP SPUN toe cetees . 5 00) 
Rose-breasted Grosbeak... 800 | Rock Wren............... 300 Razor-billed Auk. . 600 
Nighthawk. Oe. [ya dine eee 100. IWedayr pind Sues enue bare 400 Great Auk.................. 10 0} 


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are best adapted. Second Bettor 

uality quality 

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} i a dr. powder, 1 oz. No. 10 shot........$2,.50 00, 

eRe log? Sige Foe PON PP Pen oid eioh ss meee 2.75 © 8.80 

Snipe * 122e,, sf aydre i oz. No. 9shot........, 2.80 3.06 

a rf Ooo er + PERN OY 144 oz. No. 9 shot......... 2.75 3.50 

Quail “ iach ale ga 34dr. “ 1 oz. No8Trapshot...., 2.50 3.00 

a 2 10-¢., a a 4 dr. M! 1% OZ. ae fiat shot..... sine ef 0 

iti é ~ i é - oz. No. 8 shot. ........ 2. ae 

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£ gt My E [ager 114 oz. No. 7 Trap shot.... 2. 2 

oes ‘ ihe * of hh an ” 1s o7 scant) 7 trap shot. 2.85 3.75) 

Squirrel * Qn, + 4 34 ihe 1M 1% oz. No. 6 shot....... ses 2,00 3.0C 

ee ¥ 10ee, 434 dr. : i oz, No. G shot......... - 2.15 3.50 

_£, 11, 8446 dr. oz. No, 7 shot...,...... 24 5 

Teal i ee St eD RE Suh te r Z Yi OZ. ae pea aN aS e D 

intai F =F, ef id dr. f oz. No. 6 shot,......<+. 2 5 

Soe “ eee we vb ie ar Ee peut ahaa 1) 2.85 3.15 

Mallard wae! s “« giear. Us of, No. H SHot.sc nes 00" |e 

“ “ 10-g.; “ ‘ ae dr, - : 4 OZ. Be Bhof pe eeeeas ny) ae a 

: | a i dr. oz. No. 4 shot.........- 2 20 

Red Head x ioe? id ef] a f 1 oz. Re ; shan Bees sia ae oi 

2 s al 1a ie oz. No. 3 shot.......... F 945 

Cannan Bee i ioe a a i dr 1 i OZ. nee Sots oe wee aoe ie 

i Fe + : oz. No, 2 shot........ vere OC 

et ‘ ioe sean « Tou (full) No.2 shot.-.. 0). 406 

Goose a 12-g.., vi “ g3¢dr, ‘ igoz. BB. shot............ 275 3.56 

Ms “ 10-g:; “ « & dr. “ 402. (full) No.2shot.... 3,00 4.0 

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What the Champions of the Wurld Say] GENUINE SIBERIAN 


. ae EvEHarT Ill, Feb 13, 1884, : 
Dogskin Jackets. 


Dear StR—I have used your cleaner and find it 
Just arrived from Finland. 


one of the bes: Tever used, and I taink it will take 
the place of all other cleaners. 
Capt. A. H. BoGarpvus. 


GAINSVILLE, Ark., May 5, 1884. 
Mr J. C. Petmecky-: 

DeAR Sir I have just received the fwo gun clean- 
ers, and I admire them very much. They are the 
‘best thing Thave ever seen. I have tried almost 
everything imaginable, but this simple invention 
after using it bas become imdispensable with me, 
For removing lead on the interior of gun barrels I 
am quite certain its «qual has not yet been pro- 
duced. Most truly yours, 

Capt. BH, E, Stuns. 


Austin, Tex., March 31, 1885. 
Mr. J. C. Petmecky, Austin. Tex: 
Dar SIR—At my recent shoot in your city it 
afforded me pleasure to speak of the merits of your 
late invention, the **Petmecky Gun Cleaner”? After 


These garments are warranted as represented 
and are not the American Sheepskin Jackets. 
Cur garments are soft and pliable as a kid glove, 
and indespensable for those exposed to 


Cold and Wet Weathers. 


The sale of these garments being so large, it 
will be advisable for those desiring a 


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to send their orders for them at once, as our 
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When ordering send breast measurement only. 


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frying all others I find it the best, and cheerfully | No, 1 Quality, the very choicest, tan color. -..$15 00 
recommend it to all sportsmen, I remaim, yours No. 2 tb A h black col 0 
truly, Dr. W. J CARVER, 0. not quite as choice, blackcilor. 9,00 


Champion Shot of the World. Send stamp for Illustrated Gun Catalogue. 


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Revounding Lock. 
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For close, hard shoeting excels all others. Extra 
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Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell. 
For Wildfowl Shooting and Long Shets. 
Instantly available as a solid shot. 

These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 


pellets No. 6 shot on a 30in. plate at 110yds. They 
will kill the hardest feathered bird at 1380yds., and 
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The trade should see this projectile at once. 


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TargetRiiles perfect. 
Send for circulars. 
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Cheap Central-Fire Breech-Loaders. 


Lefaucheux action, blued steel barrels, walnut 

stock, case hardened mountings -.... .......,.... $12 00 
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stock, double key, rubber Dutt, ............+.:+0005 14 50 

These are good, serviceable guns and nteed Pt 
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LEADS them all in HARD HITTING qualities at the 
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of EIGHTY-SEVEN ENTRIES from REPRESENTATIVE 
SHOTS, representing FOURTEEN STATES, the Parker 
Gun won FLRST AND THIRD MONEY of the FIRST 
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8S. T. HAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM. 
For gale at this ovfiee, Price $1.00. 


Vill , FOREST AND STREAM. 
THE TRYON COMPLETE BREECH LOADING SHOT G GUN. 


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We have now at the close of the season a large number of baat cost Breechloading Gung 
in second-hand state but perfect as new, taken in trade through the past season for ditfere en 
sizes and weights, which we offer at very low prices. A few Himmerless in the lot. hij 
list comprises PURDHY’S, LANG’S, ehcp Si GREENER’S, SNEIDER’S, LEFEVER e 

CLABROUGH’s, DALY’S and others. 
+ Penetration Trial, 


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Ask your dealer to send for one, They beat the wyorld EEE Shooting. | WI LLIAM RE AD &Z SONS, 


AG.AN@S FOR SARNARD’s . Pw. asi EN 


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THE FIELD GUN. 


12-Bore, $55. 10-Bore, $GO. 


Persons who have seen and examined this gun pronounce it the BES’ 
Breech-Loader in the United States for the price. It has Damascus barrels engine 
turned rib, and is well engraved and finished. No description will satisfy so well 
as personal inspection, and I am desirous of sending it for examination to any one 
who wants to buy a good gun. Not one of these guns has been returned. DON'T | 
TAKE ANYBODY’S WORD FOR IT but examine for yourself. 


New catalogue of guns and ammunition, profusely illustrated, will be ready about Oct..1. Sent on receipt ¢ 
15 cents, or free with any order for goods. 


LARGE STOCK OF W. W. GREENER’S GUNS JUST RECEIVED, 


HENRY C. SQUIRES, 178 Broadway, N. Y. 


Manufactured by 
LINCOLN JEFFRIES. 


4 “Field” Triat, Landon, May, 1876; W 


2 of the Twenty 
Guinea Prize for Choke Bores; Winner or 


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Fine Hammerless Guns, Impervious to Wind and Water. Soft and Pliable as the Finest Kid Glove. 


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THOMAS J. CONROY, 


Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 


Fine Fishing Tackle and Camping Goodgl 


65 EF'ulton St., N. Y. 
FLORIDA FI Fishin G. 


CONROY’S CELEBRATED 
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The strongest and freest running reels on the market. Pronounced by many of on 
best coast anglers superior to any ever before used. 


Tarpon Tackle a Specialty. 


Fine Hexagonal Split Bamb:o Kode, Asi and Lancewood Rods; 
‘Rubber aud German Silver Keels, Tackle Cases, Fly and 
Snell Books, Keel Cases, etc., suitable for 


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Ml ROK Small Yachts, $7. Antelope and Deer, $2.50. Our New Alaska, Canoe and Boat Building, each 
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VOL. XXVII.—No. 20. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1886, 


\aamay cae, 


(toorne pon 27, By., Ree : = ag : ; AO eh 
Coprricut, 1886, sy Forest AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co. ENTERED AT NEw YORK Post OFFICE AS SECOND CLASS MarTEr. 


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pete oe U.S, Paper Shells are Thoroughly 
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These Shells are intended to overcome the great disadvantage which all non-waterproof 


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no water can penetrate into the powder even when entirely submerged. 


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We build everything in the boat line from a 12-Ib. 
cance to a steamlaunch. Have in stock a number of 
small steam launches, running from 20 to 30ft. in 
length, some with oil and some with coal burning 
engines. 

A large and very fine stock of rowboats and canoes 
from $20.00 upward. 

Will send upon application drawings of launch with 
Shipman Oil Hngine, Sena for Catalogue. 

Chicago Headquarters, 115 Wabash Ave. 


R. J. DOUGLAS & CO.,, 
Successors to POWELL & DOUGLAS, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL. 


White Cedar Boards for Yachts’ Boats and Canoes. 


Also Oak and other Lumber used in Boat Building, 
HACKMATACK AND OAK KNEES. 


C.F. HODSDON. 142 & 144 Water St. ,Csicss") New York. 
CANGE HANDLING. 


By C. B. VAUX (“DOT’”’). 


A complete manual for the management of a canoe, The author begins at the very 
beginning, describes and explains the rudiments in the simplest and plainest way possible. 
Everything is made intelligible for beginners: and besides this A BC teaching there are so 
many hints and wrinkles that the oldest canoeist afloat will find pleasure and profit in the 
study of these. The book is complete and concise—no useless duffle between its covers. The 
subjects treated are the choice of a canoe, paddling, sailing, care of the canoe, recipes and 
rules. The text is further elucidated by numerous practical drawings, and the beauty of the 
book is enhanced by the many ornamental vignettes. Pages 168; uniform with “Canoe 
Building.” Price, postpaid, $1.00. 


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For Deckseams of Yachts, Airtight Com- 
partments of Life Boais in combination with 
Canvas. In combination with Calico for 
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Planking of Pinnaces, Launches, ete. 


Price List, etce., at Works, 
ALFRED JEFFERY & CO., 
Marsh Gate, Stratford, E., England. 


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ou can place in your parlor and show te your 
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BY THOMAS SEDGWICE STEELE, of Hartford, Conn. 


123 exquisite illustrations of life in the woods 
with map in each copy. . 

The humorous as well as the serious side of cam 
life is vividly represented, while Mr. Steele’s well- 
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All classes of steam and sailing yachts designed 
and building superintended. 

Hstimates and specications, _ 

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arantee 
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All other sizes of Steam Yachts and Launches 
suitable for Cruising, Racing, Fishing and Shoot- 
ing. FIELD & YOUNG, Steam Vessel Brokers 
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60x 14ft., 28in. draft, twin screws, salt or fresh 
water, any kind of fuel; perfect order, rented 
boiler, 100 passengers or suited for cruising, $3,000. 
‘Also another 105x14 steam schooner, yery elegant 
and fast, $5,500, Launches to order, 60£t., 20 miiles 

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This is a rare chance to buy an A No, ! Rifle very low. 


We offer also the Whitney-Kennedy Repeating Rifles of .38-4.0, .40-60, .44-40 & .45-60 cal. at low rates. 


The Forest Waters the Farm: 


The Value of Woodlands as Reservoirs. 


Brine THE Les ErupEs DE MAITRE PIERRE 
suUR L’' AGRICULTURE ET LES FORETS. 


PAK M. ANTONIN ROUSSET. 
Translated by 
REY. 8. W. POWELL. 


The introduction reviews the extraordinary 
movement of torrent taming in France, in pre- 
paring public sentiment for which the Studies of 
Master Peter played a noteworthy part. The 
book was written as a sort of science primer, 
setting forth the first principles of the relations 
existing between woodlands and agriculture. 
The principles and reasoning are not less appli- 
eel to the United States to-day than to France 

en, 


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lags, Burgees and covers of all kinds, Camp 
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may be carried without danger of leaking or spilling. 
Price, 25 Cents Per Box. 


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Whitney Improved Single Shot Sporting Rifles. 


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Rubber Shooting Jacket. 


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ARE OFFERING THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF 
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WN. E. Cor. Second and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia 
DEALER IN 

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Fishing Tackle, Guns & Sporting Goods 
Salmon, Bass and Trout Flies dressed to order 
‘“‘Krider’s” Celebrated Center Enamel Split 
Bamboo Rods. Spratt’s Patent Dog 
Biscuits and Cheltenham Beef 
Fibrine Dog Cakes. 
Taxidermy in all its branches. 
Agent for West Jersey Game Protective Society 
Repairing promptly attended to. 


Philadelphia Fishing Tackle House, 


—MANUFACTURERS OF— 


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OF EVERY DESORIPTION. 


A Specialty of Hand-Made Bethabara 


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The celebrated Bethabara Wood in our judg- 
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eft, long, 14,3¢o0r44, 54, 34, 1 14in. sq. 
Price, each......... 85 8 50 65 85 cena: 


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mountings, &c,, by maii for 10 cts. in stamps. 


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J. KANNOFSKY & CO., 
Practical Glass Blowers, 


And manufacturers of 


in; oses. Catalogue free of charge by mail, 
ers 362 Oanal Street, New York, 


The English “ Fishing Gazette.” 


Devoted to angling, river, lake and ssa fishing, and 

fishculturs, 
fiverv Saturday, 16 pages, folio, price 2d, 
Volume XI. commenced with number 429 for 
i July 11, 1885. 
Epitor—k. B. MARSTON 
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any address in the United States, 

Sent direct from the office for any portion of a 
your atthe above rate. U.&. Papers stamps can 

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Low, Marston & Co., the proprietors. 

Contains special articles on all fresh and salt 
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rivers; reports from sngling clubs; fishculture and 
naturaihistory; where to fish; angling notes and 
queries; angling exchange column; notices of 
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Dupont’s Rifle, Sporting and 
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THE MOST POPULAR POWDER IN USE! 


Dupont’s GUNPOWDER Mirus, established in 
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eighty-four years. Manufacture the following 
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Dupont’s Crystal Grain.—Nos. 1 (coarse) to 4 
(fine) unequalled in strength, quickness and clean- 
liness; adapted for glass ball and pigeon shooting. 
Packed in 1 1b. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Ducking.—Nos. | (coarse) to 
3 (fine); burns slowly,'strong and very clean; great 
penetration, with a close pattern; adapted ‘or 
glass-ball, pigeon, duck and other shooting, with 
either muzzle or breech-loaders. Packed in 1 Ib. 
and 5 Ib. canisters and 644 and 1244 lb. kegs. 

Dupont’s Choke Bore.—Specially adapted for 
“Choke Bore” Guns, and particularly for prairie 
and upland shooting. Burns slowly, strong and 
moist; does not cake or burn on the barrels, gives 
both a good penetration and a close pattern; will 
be found well adapted for glass-ball and pigeon 
shooting. Made of two sizes only, Nos. 7 and No. 
5, No 7 being the coarsest. Packed in 634 Ib. kegs 
and 1 Ib. canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Rifle.—A quick, strong and 
clean powder, of very fine grain, for pistol shoot- 
ing. Packed in 1 Ib. canisters and 614 Ib. kegs. 

Dupont’s Rifie Fe. “Sea Shooting.”’—F¥¢g. 
and FEFg. The Fg. for long-range rifie shooting, 
the FFg. and FF Fg. for general use, burning 
strong and moist, Packed in 44 Ib., 1 1b, and 5 lb. 
canisters, 644, 1244 and 25 lb. kegs. Fg. coarse, 
FFF ¢. fine. 

Dupont’s Sporting, Mining, SHIPPING aud Blast- 
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Powder manufactured to order of any required 
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N.B.—Use none but DUPONT'S Fg. or FFe. for 
long-range rifle shooting. 


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Western Sporting, — 
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se 
Refiecting Lamps, 
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For Night Hunting and 
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Superior to all others. 


us Send stamp for 
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ALBERT FERGUSON, Office, 65 Fulton St., N.Y. 


Hunting Boots or Shoes, Wholesale 
or Retail. JOHN D. BETHEL, Man’f’r of 
Sportsmen’s Goods, 124 Chambers st., N.Y. 
Send for Prices. No Postal Cards. 


Eaton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
MENTS. Specially adapted for salt water shooting. 

For sale at all principal gun stores. Western 
trade Supried dy E. EH. HATON, 53 State street, 
SJhicago, ll. Cannot be sent by mail, 
Manufactured solely by 


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Jarsey Cito. WF 


FILE BINDERS, 
Size to suit Forest AnD STREAM, 
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE 
Price, 61.50. 


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SEND 


Sportsmen's Goods. 


WILLIAM MILLS & SON, 
Fine Fishing Tackle, 


No. 7 Warren Street, N. Y. 


SOLE AGENTS FOR 


H.L. Leonard’ssplit Bamboo Rods. 


gs. Es. 


Medals and Badges 


& SPECIALTY. 


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TO THE TRADE.—Ouw Whowiesale Catalogue for 1887 (sent to dealers ouly) will be ready for 
mailing Nov.1. Send for one and examine prices. 


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ISHOULDER RESTA 


“CHAMPION SPRING GUN AND PISTOL.” 


thing for home amusement, for the youth and m 
hhow to shoot.*”. Full nickel plated, with 3 darts, 


Ww 
ALFORD & BERKELE Co., (7 Obambers street, P. O. Box 2,002, New York City. 


Shoots Darts, Arrows, etc., ete. Just the 
ature persons of both sexes, ‘Teach the young idea 
2 arrows and target. Price $1.00 post paid, THE 


. 


This new gun embodies all the essential features of our hammer gun, to 
gether with a new oscillating cocking mechanism and “wutomatic and inde- 


THE NEW L. C. S&ITH 
HARIMERLESS GUN. 


pendent safety combined. This gun is not equalled in ease of manipulation, oat : 
symmetry, durability and shooting qualities by any hammerless gun made. ‘ 7 \ 
Of the eleven gentlemen who broke 100 straight inanimate targets for a place in the Chamberlin 


Cartridge Tournament prizes, five of them used the “L. C. Smith” gun. ! i 
Cleveland, O.; Andy Meaders, Nashville, Tenn.; H. McMurchy, Syracuse, 
a Fayette, Ind.; J. C. Hendershot, Cleveland, Oo. 

FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. 


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L. C. SMITH, Maker, 


®, The “L.C.Sm 


Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking Guns a Specialty. 
Send for Mlustrated Catalogue containing full description. 


Syracuse, N. Y. 


Aonition, ety. 


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MANUFACTURERS OF 


Gunpowder 


Hazard’s “Electric Powder.” 

Nos. 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse), Unsurpassed in point 
of strength and cleanliness., Packed in square canis 
ters of one pound only. : 

Hazard’s “American Sporting.” 

Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse). In1 Ib, canisters and 
614 lb, kegs, A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short guns. 

Hazard’s “Duck Shooting.’ 

Nos. 1 (fine) t06 (coarse). In 1 and 5 ib. canisters 
and 634 and 1244 lb. kegs. Burns slowiy, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 
penetration. For field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders. 

Hazard’s ‘Kentucky Ride.”’ 

FEFG, FFG and “Sea Shooting” FG in kegs of 25, 
1244 and 6}4 lbs. and cans of Slbs. FFFG is alsa 
packed in 1 and 14 1b. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FFFG and FFG are fayorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the ‘‘Sea Sheoting”’ HG is the 
standard Hifle Powder of the Country. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder, 

GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
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ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUFPAC- 
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The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- 
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When ordering shelis insist that they be 
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OUR NEW ALASKA: 


‘i 


The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 
By CHARLES HALLOCK, 


CONTENTS:—Itinerary of the Trip. As Ex- 
eursionists see it, Economically Con- 
sidered. An Interior View. Home of 
the Siwash. Good Indians. Medicine 
and Mythology. Alaska’s Mineral Wealth. 
Commercial Fisheries, Rambles Along 
Shore. The Glacier Fields. Russia in 
America, Seals of the Pribylofs. 

The several chapters are devoted to ac- 
counts of travel and adventure, descriptions 
of the country and its inhabitants, a con- 
sideration of its resources, and its history and 
present condition. 


210 pp., Illustrated. Price $4.50. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 


39 Park Row, New York. 
Lonpon: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


JOSEPH GiLLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Sorp By ALL DEALERS Trroucnour Ine WORLD 
GOLD MEDALPARIS EXPOSITION-1878. 


MARTIN’S “Busi- 
Braided Silk 


d every best silk, hoth 
raw and soft, and are all that can be desired. 
Circulars and samples free. Made only by E, J. 
MARTIN, Rockville, Conn, 


FV{GLLER'S 
Ton C 


General 


NOR- 
WEGIAN 


OD-LIVER Ol] 


Debility, 
Scrofula, 
Rheumatism = 


ov Consumption, 
is Superior toanyinde- ¥ 
licacy of taste and smell, 
medicinal virtues and purity. 
London, Huropean and New 


& 
BhiT. 
- el 
York physicians pronounces it the 


purest and best. Sold by Druggisis. : 
W.H.Schieffelin & Co.( 7a" f2ce:) NewYor 


aE EEEEEEEEEEEESSEINOS 


ith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 
BREECH-LOADING GUN! 


It has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line ot 
sight when cocked. 


STRONGENT FASTENING KON 


WEIGHTS: 


No. 10-Gauge, 81¢ to 11 lbs. 
No. 12-Gauge, 7 to O14 Ibs. 


“OS SSTINN 


“STAMPED... 


Feeders and Sick or Pet Dogs. 


the case of bad feeders. 


Puppy Biscuits, Plain Round Dog Biscuits, Pet Dog Biscuits, 
Bone Meal for Puppies. 


ound Oat Meal Dog Biscuits. 


Prepared Puppy Food. 
Rears Puppies from Girth. 


A Boon to Breeders! 


| BEWARE OF WORTHLESS IMITATIONS! 
See each cake is stamped “SPRATTS PATENT” and a ‘*X.”’ 


te See ee : 
Cod Liver Oil Dog Cakes. 
Especialiy beneficial for puppies recovering from distemper, and for Dainty 


CAT FOOD. 


In 5c. half-pound packets. Sufficient to feed a cat for 2 days. 


FORAGE BISCUITS. 


nvaluable for conditioning Horses, and as a change of food, especially in 


FOREST AND STREAM. 
The Bennel. nag 


Mange Cure, 50 cts, ' 

Liniment for Sprains, 50 cts. 

Cure for Canker of Ear, 50 cts. 

Stimulant for Growth of Hair 
50 cts. 

Cure for Worms, 50 cts. 

Purging Pills, Cough Pills, 
50 cts. 


Pictures of the Field. 


“Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


Mr. Jonn M. Tracy bas won a reputation for his faithfu portraits of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
a pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 

siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 

We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 

of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spiit of the originals. 
They are as follows: 


The phototypes are 15x20 inches, 


Title of Picture. 
Quail Shooting in Tennessee, 
On the Grouse Moor, - 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co, 
Seer eee 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. 


For sale by all newsdealers. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
89 Park Row, New York. 


LONDON; Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


1. The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
8. The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish. 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unkucky Bass. 


Nume of Dog or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 
- - Emperor Fred 

Dash Hl. and Countess May 


New York. 


7. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


Price 10 cents. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


Tom KENNEL RECORD AND AccouUNT BooxK consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 

In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem. Itis hoped thatwith such a book at their command, breeders may generailv adopt 
amore caretul system of record than they have béen aceustomed to preserve. 
(size 9x114 in.), price $3, Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 

Specimen Pages *ree ou Application. 


entry forms for the use of the breeder. 


every experienced breeder. 


ance, 


200 pages 


We have for sale an elegant steel engraving of the celebrated 
Size of plate, 14x20; size ot sheet, 22x28s. 


peinter Sensatien. 
Erica, Gi exc. 


PORT AKT STREAM PUR. CO.. 39 Park Bow, N. Y. 


“EOR 


Rabbit Hounds. 


A large lot of Bnglish beagles, 14 to 16in. high, 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, 
at $10, $15 and $20 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
ASSOCIATED FANCTERS, 2387 South Highth st., 
Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tf 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS. 
Lancaster, Mass, 


_iystt 


HAMPION TRAINED BHAR, COON, FOX, 

Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 

Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
rets. H. C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohic. Ay22,tt 


WOR SALE,—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 
setters and pointers, thoroughly field trained. 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


A large lot of English setters, taken in exchange 
for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to have 
fair nose. Ages from 6to16 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the money 
will be returned. ASSOCIATED FANCIER 
237 South Eighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tt 


King Charles Spaniels. 
Angora kittens, pure blood, moderate prices. 


Enclose stamp. KING CHARLES KENNEL, 
No. 6 Second street, New York. 


M. GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 
Ireland, is prepared to purchase and ship dogs 
forimporters. Dogs purchased from him had the 
following prizes awarded to them: At New York 
and Chicago, 1883, sixteen firsts, nine special, three 


Only those wishing first-class dogs will address, | second and one third. At New York, 1884, seven 
GEO. W. LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass. firsts, six specials and one third . 
= & — 


No Trouble! 


SPRATTS PATENT 


Orisinal Enslish Medicines. 


WOoG LSOoOayrY. 


Non-Poisonous and free from the danger attending the use of Carbolic Acid. 
Instantly destroys Vermin infesting the skin, and keeps 
the coat in exhibition condition. 


“THE COMMON SENSE GF DOG DOCTORING.” 
25 Cents, or post free, 28 cents, 
Pamphlet on Canine Diseases, and Full List of Medicines, Post Free. 


SPRATTS PATENT (AMERICA) LIMITED, 89,241,243 & 245 East Ffy-Sit St, N.Y. 


fa PRICE MEDALS. 


The Original English Dog Food. Best and Cheapest. 90,000 Dogs Consume Two Hundred Tons Weekly, and Eat no other Food, 
No Cooking! 


SPRATTS PATENT Meat “Fibrine” Vegetable Dog Cakes |With Beetroot.) “== 


POULTRY MEAL, GAME MEAL AND “CRISSEL,” 


TO INSURE A LARGE AND FERTILE STOCK OF EGGS. 


Alterative Cooling Powders, 
50 ets. 

Cure for Rhewiatism, ete. 50. 

Cure for Jaundice, 50 cts, 

Tonie Condition Pills, 50 cts. 

Cure for Distemper, #1.00. 

Diarrhea and Dysentery 
Cure, $1,00, 


CANADIAN 


COUNT WIND’EM, 


The property of R. Ll, Purcell Liewellin, 


BELLE OF BOW, 


The property of Barclay Field, 
ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS IN 


“LAND AND WATER,” 


WITH WHEKLY ARTICLES ON 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T. Teasdale-Buckell, 

Who sent to America all the imported Llewellin 

Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 

winning brace of setters in the English National 

Field Trials, and has hunted as many winners of 

the Field Trial Derby. 

LAND AND WATER mailed direct to any part 
of the world outside the United Kingdom, from. 
the office, at following rates: 12 months, 17s. 6d.; 
6 months, 8s. 9d.; 3 months, 4s. 6d. Single copies 
mailed fer fourpence. 


OFFICE: 182, Strand, London, Eng. 
FIRST LESSONS 


Dog Training 


Standards and Points of Jndgiog 


ALL BREEDS OF DOGS. 


Being the Standards of “Stonehenge” and also 
those adopted by Specialty Clubs, 
Revised to Date. 


Price, 25 Cents. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
“39 Park Row, New York. 


Rosecroft Kennels. 


Birmingham, Conn. 


Puppies by Fairy King ex Countess Floy, Fore- 
ee ex Passion, Yale Belton ex Forest Dora for 
sale. 

Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie) in the stud. 
Fee $20. 


eG hampion 
A pollo.” 


This famous Swiss St. Bernard at stud 
to five approved bitches only, fee $100. 
“Apollo” has shown himself a great sire, 
as his son, “Hector” and others will 
prove, Chequassett Kennels, Mr. Geo. 
W. Schenk, Burr Kennels, and many 
others have had exceedingly fine litters 
by him. Mr. R. J, Sawyer, Menominee, 
Mich., writes me, Nov, 8th, that his 
“Princess Louise” has a litter of ten by 
him that are the finest he has ever seen, 
Apollo’s winnings since arrival from 
Switzerland last March are, 4 firsts, 2 
champions, and 9 specials, never having 
been beaten under good judges, a few 
handsome pups by Apollo for sale. 


W. W. Tucker, 


PO Boreehaony sieve 


FNGHSH dellers Boarded. 


Warm and healthy location and personal at- 
tention given. As I employ no attendants, onlya 
limited number will be accommodated. 

Address H. J. PIERRE, 

' Winsted, Conn. 


K §$ Breaking Kennels. 
Pointers and setters thoroughly broken for field 
trials or private use. Reference given. W. G, 
SMITH, Marydel, Mad. 


NWo Mess! 


GROUND Ee A re 


NONE ARE 
"OS SSIINN 


Samples and full particulars, post free. 


BONE MEAL FOR POUL- 
Y OR CHICKS. 


JARDIAC, A TONIC FOR POULTRY. 
Roup Paste, 50 cts. 
Cure for Chicks, 50 cts. 
per packet, ‘25 cts. 


PIGHON FOOD for Rearing Young Squabs. 


Tonic Condition Paste. 50 cts. Gape 
Disinfectant for Poultry Houses, 
Insect Powder, per tin, ‘25 cts. 


Pamphlet on Pigeon Rearing, post free. 


Poultry and Frigeon Soap 


“The Common Sense of Poultry Keeping,” 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 
‘The Common Sense of Pheasant Rearing,’ 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 


DOWN-TOWN Depot: 


18 South William Street, New York. 
518 §. James Street, Montreal. 


oe 


eT Ab RT 


THE BEST ENGLISH PAPER IS 


“The Stock-Keeper” 


AND 
FARGCIERS’ CHRONICLE 
For all news and information concerning 
Doss, 
kPwroultry, 
Pigeons, 
Rabbits, Cage-Birds, Ktc. 

Tt is the recognized English organ on these sub- 
jects, and enjoys the largest circulation of any 
paper of its class, American breeders will find the 
best Huglish stock advertised in its columns. 


Annual Subscription, 13 Shillings. 
Orrices: 139 and 140 Fieet street, E. C., London. 


The Best in the Market, 
. AUSTIN'S 
Joo Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
superior to any dog food made. 


MANUFACTURED BY 


AUSTIN & GRAVES, 


116 Commercial Stresi, Boston, Mass. 
____ AGENTS: 
POPE & STEVENS, 114 Chambers st., N. Y., and 
514 Commerce st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


OW oodlift’; 
Improved ok Soap 


No 


Positively kills fleas and improves the coat, 
Carbolic Acid. A pure white soap. 25 cts. 


Woodill’s Improved Medicines. 


Mange Cure, 50cts. Eczema (Red Mange) Cure, 
50 cts. Worm Syrup, 25 and 50 cts. Cough Syrup, 
25 and 50 cts. Distemper Cure, 50 cts. Liniment, 
50cts. Purging,Tonic, and Cough Pills, 25 cts. each. 
Balsam for Wounds, Cropped Ears, &c., 26 cts. 


GEO. D. WOODILL, 
Who. 718 Green Street, PHILADELPHIA. 


Bohannan’s Magic Skin Cure. 
A positive and absolute cure for 
Cures quicker, cheaper and better MAN GE. 
than any article ever offered to the public. Two 
cakes, #1, post paid. Nocure no pay. Address 
A. A. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn. 


The Weld Spersian’s Picture Co., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
praphs taken by Mr, Walker at the Kastern Field 
Trials Lists and prices on spnleation 


OR SALE CHEAP—BROKEN SETTERS; 
Also fine pointer, setter and cocker puppies. 
OAKDALE KENNEL, Westbrook, Conn. ae 
nov18,i 


English Ferrets and Hard-Haired Scoteh Terrier 
Pups from pure and noted stock. Prices mod- 
erate. Address W. H. TODD, 

nov25,4t Vermillion, Ohio. 


OR SALE.—A HANDSOME IRISH SHTTER 


iL. (imp. Rollo ex Juno). ONOTA KENNELS, 
Pittsfield, Mass. 


OR SALE.—CHAMPION BANG BANG’S 

get—Three pointer dog pups and two bitches, 
all Iemon and white, whelped Oct. 16, 1886, by 
champion Bang Bang out of my Ferry, she by 
He aera NN tre Will close them out if taken 
at once at $25each. These puppies combine the 
best hunting blood in America. Address T. F. 
RIVERS, 555 State street, Bridgeport, Conn. 

nov1é,4t 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


TH EH 


“Niagara Falls” Black Bird 


Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made. 
Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with 
\ all other targets. Can be thrown from clay-pigeon 
trap or ourtrap, Sample box of 100 birds, $1. 


NIAGARA FLYING TARGET COMPANY, 


Makers, 
P. O. Box 427, Suspension Bridge, N. Y. 


Snap or wing 
shooting with 
~ rifle easily 

NWN and cheaply 
learned with 


: r o required. 
cardhoard and clay targets. Gives 
10,000 shots for $5. Address JOS. L. RAUB, New 
London. Conn. HartiEy & GRAHAM, New York 
Wholesale Agents. 


NT IE EI ON TN EE TL I ETE 
OIN THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION. 
Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- 
mation, to the Secretary. Matt R. Freeman, Gen- 
eral Managers F. C. Etheridge, Secretary and 
Treasurer, Macon, Ga. Board of Directors: Dr. L 
H. Russell, Springfield, O.; C. M. Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- 
ton A. Cester, Flatbush, L. I.; Wm. G. Cooper, 
Savannah, Ga.; E, A. Crawford, Tallahassee, Fla.: 
M. R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F. O. Etheridge, 
Macon, Ga. 


J. N. DODGE, 


2%6 & 278 Division Street, 
DETROIT, MICH. 


price list free. 


Schwatka’s Search. 


Sledging in the Arctic in quest of the 
FRANKLIN RECORDS, 
—BY— 
WILLIAM H. GUILDER 
Second in Command. 
1 Volume, 8vo., with Maps and Illustrations. 
Price, 3.00. 
For sale by the 
¥OREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO 
39 Park Row, N. Y. 


The Bat. 


Thrown from a 
Clay-Pigeon Trap 
or our own Trap. 


No breakage or fail- 
ures in trap, No hard clay. No shot marks. Every 
one breaks when hit. Plight and price notegualled. 
We also manufacture Balis and Traps. Send for 
our prices before ordering elsewhere. TARGET 
BALL & B. P. CO., Limited, Lockport, N. Y. 


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MESSENGER, Proprietor. 


UIET. HOMELIKE, FIRST-CLASS ACCOM- 

, modations, one mile from post office and 
telegraph station, with fine view of the Gulf, 
where there is good, deep water fishing, and fair 
shooting can be had one mile east_of Cedar Keys. 
Boats constantly on hand for fishing. The fine 
8-ton cabin sloop Hila M. Little fitted up in first- 
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the Gulf or to westward, can be chartered. Also 
a good, staunch, light draft 24ft. catboat. Hay- 
ing had eighteen years experience on the Gulf 
Coast, am prepared to help fit out parties for 
eruising or give any desired information, 

For further particulars address 
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Formerly of Homosassa, 
Box 104, Cedar Keys, 
Florida. 


wrt TURKEY, QUAIL AND RABBITS. 

Sportsmen going South in search of good 
shooting locality can find none better than War- 
renton Junction, Fauquier Co., Va. Wild Tur- 
key, Quail and Rabbits in abundance. Good 
board with a Northern family. Rates, $1.50 per 
day, including guide, turkey dog, etc. Address 
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AUDUBON’S 


Birds of America 


We have-obtained and now offer for sale singly a number of the plates of this magnificent work. - 
These plates are the originals of the edition of 1856, and represent the birds as life size. The sheets 
are elephant folio, and the paper heavy. The drawings were made from nature, and for accuracy » 
of delineation, fidelity to detail and accessories, 


Audubon’s Birds have never been equalled. 


Any of these plates if framed would make a 


Superb Ornament 


For a sportsman’s dining room, and no more beautiful and appropriate gift could be found for the 
lover of nature than one of these. The constantly increasing scarcity of this work makes these 
large plates each year more valuable. Some of the plates are double and can if desired be cut in 
two and put in small frames. 

There are represented many species cf Ducks, Gulls, Grouse, Snipe, Heron and small birds 
almost without number. 


These plates are so large that they cannot be sent by mail without danger of being crushed, and 


the best method of sending them will be on rollers by express. 


LIST OF BIRDS REPRESENTED: 


Black Vulture and Head of Chimney Swift............. $400 Bohemian Waxwing,.... 00 
1D (tS) Rs ear ood dueceee $12 00 Carolina Parroquet........ 10 00 Purple Martin............ 00 
Redtatl Hawk.............. 10 00 Golden - winged Wood- White-bellied Swallow.... 00 
DOTMALC ON ee tie eet aunt 10 00 POCKHGE REL Wy Wea. cere 5 00 Cliff Swallow.......... 00 
Sparrow Hawk............. 00. Pileated Woodpecker...... 8 00- Barn Swallow........ ..... 00 
Swallow-tailed Kite....... 800 Belted Kingfisher.......... 700 White-headed Pigeon. 00 
White-headed Hagle....... 12 00 Yellow-billed Cuckoo...... a 00) \BincksRatlc eee 00 
Pigeon Hawk..... ......... 7 00 Mangrove Humming Bird. 500 {Yellow Rail.............. 00 
Black-winged Hawk....... 700 Ruby Throat Humming j Buff-breasted S’dpiper..} » 
DUGk. Hawk. vil as one 107 00% ER Bind So ei cee ii) nie 600 Little Sandpiper.........// % 
Mishsh awe. Ser ees 10.00 Columbia Humming Bird. 500 j§ Pectoral Sandpiper...... 700 
Bari Owl: Gee ae 500 Forktail Flycateher....... 5 0) Red-backed Sandpiper. . 
LOWan eee eesti 500 Arkansas, Say’s & Swal- Semi-palmated Sandpiper. 6 00 
Wisk: Oppose ccer: stiaaae- 6 00 low-tail Flycatcher...... 800 Curlew Sandpiper.......... 6 00 
Blue Jay... .. BS Usborne sas 700 Pipiry Flycatcher.......... 400 Great Marble Godwit...... 7 00 
Crow Blackbird........... =) 1 00 seins bi diein. Sur eegt ee sce 400 Esquimaux Curlew........ 6 00 
Redwing Blackbird........ 8 00 Great-crested Flycatcher. 400 Spotted Sandpiper......... 5 00 
Baltimore Oriole........... 800 Olive-sided Flycatcher.... 400 Solitary Sandpiper......... 5 00 
Orchard Oriole...........-. 800 Small green-crested Fly- Yellowles Sandpiper....... 5 00. 
Boat-tail Grackle........,. 9 00 CACCHOI Tre areean Coie 400 Gveenshank Sandpiper.... 5 00 
Rusty Grackle. .......... + %00 Wood Pewee..;:............ 4500" .GIOS8 PTs eens ee et 7 00 
Nuttall’s Marsh Wren..... 500 White-eyed Vireo ......... 4.00" isi Henon pase pasa 8 00 
Common Marsh Wren..... 500 Red-eyed Vireo............ 400 Yellow - crowned Night 
Crested Titmouse.......... 900 Yellow-throated Vireo.... £00 Heron,.................... 8 00 
Hudson Bay Titmouse..... 400 Green black-capped Fly- Greet Herons, 4.01 te 8 00 
Carolina Titmouse......... 4 00 CBLCHEN aa nn ts usnion sata 400 Great White Heron........ 9 00 
Mocking Bird.............. 00 Wilson’s Flycatcher....... 400 Peale’sand Reddish Egrets 9 00 
{ Hermit Thrush........... 300 Canada Flycatcher........ 400 Blue Heron................. 8 00 
1 Wood Thrush....... ..... 300 Bonaparte’s Flycatcher... 400 Flamingo................... 10 00 
Brown Thrasher........... 800 Hooded Warbler......... . 400 White-fronted Goose...... 10 00 
Prairie Titlark............. 400 Kentucky Warbler..2. ... 400 Mallard Duck.............. 12 00 
Brown Titlark?. 22...) s5 400 Bay-breasted Warbler..... 4°00) SBlacke Wucke sce eee 12 00 
Grass: Finch... 2... 400 Pine-creeping Warbler.... 400 Gadwall Duck.............. 12 00 
Henslow’s Bunting ........ 400 Azure Warbler............. SEO” W eOdunicks.5. tn. amen 15 00 
Chipping Sparrow......... 400 Yellowpoll Warbler....... 400 Canyas-back Duck......... 15 00 
Field Sparrow.............. 400 Rathbone Warbler......... 400 Redhead Duck............. 8 00 
Seaside Finch.............. 400 Children’s Wavrbler........ 400 Ringneck Duck............ 7 00 
Lincoln’s Finch.... ....... 400 Yellow Redpoll Warbler.. 400 Broadbill Duck............ 7 00 
Song Sparrow.........-.... 400 Black and Yellow Warbler 400 Hider Duck................. 10 00 
White-throated Sparrow... 400 Swainson’s Warbler....... Av OOF BRT eyo aisle are oes 10 00 
White-crowned Sparrow... 400 Bachman’s Warbler....... 400 Brown Pelican............. 10 00 
Towhee Bunting........... 400 Carbonated Warbler....... 400 Crested Grebe.............. 7 00 
Purple Finch............... 500 Nashville Warbler......... 400 Black Skimmer....... .... 7 00 
CrossHile Tes Bee 500 Black and White Creeper. 400 Aretic Tern................. 5 00 
Pine Grosbeak............. 1100, Woods renvs &.-. sss oe 00 Sandwich Tern............. 5 00 
Blue Grosbeak...........-. 700 § Winter Wren............ 3100" SERIGIN Co eE A eke forget 5 00 
Rose-breasted Grosbeak... 800 {Rock Wren.,............. 300 Razor-billed Auk........, 6 00 
Nighthawk. .....-.......+-. MeO? Cedartbirds eines: 4.00." Great AREA nssgeesense ane 10 00 


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10 ue rT) 6 ry 44 ‘ ‘ ‘ een 95 00 
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$4.10 per 100. 


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Bago Wade. Nie Better Gualit. Cartridges are loaded in Star quality shells, C. C. Co.’s Ducking Powder, Pink 


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Lithograph label on each box of game cartridges has picture of the bird for which the cartridges 
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Woodcock Cartridge, 12-2., Star Shell, 344 dr. Rowden, 7 oz. a fad BBOE- — Ae pt 
Snipe ® ie” My OS 34 a 2 i pa No. 9shot...2..... 2.60 3.00 
Quail (ae Gesee eY Suda TP oe NO Bien cobs Be. BOD 
is as 0g, “ 4 dr. “ oz, No8 Trap shot..... 2.75 3.50 
cee rn Siar Teor Goon) Ne aehiok 28 3% 
Ruifed Grouse “* Bs, * * iy a oe 1 oz. Sa 7 Trap shot.... 2.60 3.25 
sf Hae 10-g., ts oe 44 dr. “4 A a OZ. geal 4 ele shot. api aa 

Squirrel ‘a 12-2., ‘ ae a4dr. * oz. No. 6 sho 2.5 - 
ral BE roterootengns eee UR AS PEE Bae 
bY +f 10-., f iM 44 dr, é 14% oz. No. 7 shot... .....- ee yes 
Pintail * 4p i i ie ar Ugon No. 8 shot! 20-0 200 3.35 
fb i, 10-g., 4 t 414 dr. a: 14 02. mee sie ae retest oes a 
Mallard 12-¢., < ny dr. a 14% oz. No. 5 shot.........- Bey ie 
cacao ee E “ adr os igen Nord shofis. 260 35 
ee & 10g. us + & dr. a oz. No. 4 shot.......... 2.85 at 
Canvas Back “ W2-s., + & 334 dr. at 146 oz. No. 3 shot.......... ae ee 
sf AG rr 10-g., i, a0 dr. x isd oz. No. 3 Sets yt eer! sits ES 
Turkey * -F. f, 5 ae, 14% oz. No. 2 8. Paden et y a ren 
“ ¥ 10-g., i eS 8 ved 134 oz. (full) No. 2 shot... eon sae 

Goose ~Zey 334 dr. re 14g oz. BB. shot..........-- 2.73. 5 
=! 5 10-g., or oe OCT 114 oz. (full) No, 2 shot.... 3,00 4,00 
Club, Rival or Climax Shells, Rifle Ee Powders Black 

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What the Champions of the World Say : 


ELKHART, Ill., Feb. 18, 1884, 
J. CG. Petmecky: . 
Dear Sir—l haye used your cleaner and find it 
ene of the best I ever used, and I tnink it will take 
the piace of all other cleaners. 
Capt. A. H, BoGARDUS, 


=, GAINSVILLE, Ark., May 5. 1884. 
Mr. J. C. Petmecky: 

DEAR Sir—I have just received the two gun clean- 
ers, and | admire them very much. They are the 
best thing I have ever seen. I have tried almost 
everything imaginable, but this simple invention 
after using it has become indispensable with me. 
¥or removing lead on the interior of gun barrels I 
am quite certain its equal has not yet been pro- 
duced. Most truly yours, 

Capt. H. E, STUBBS. 


AuvstTIN, Tex., March 31, 1885. 
Mr. J. C. Petmecky, Austin, Tex.: 

DraR StR—At my recent shoot in your city: it 
afforded me pleasure to speak of the merits of your 
Jate invention, the ‘‘Petmecky Gun Cleaner.’’ After 
trying all others I find it the best, and cheerfully 
recommend it to all sportsmen. I remain, yours 
truly, Dr. W. J. CARVER, 
Champion Shot of the World. 


THE NEW AMERICAN 
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hs 4" 


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Patent Gun Sights 
make Hunting and 
TargetRifles perfect. 
Send for circulars. 
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Middlefield, Conn. 


The Gun and its Development 


By W. W. GREENER. 


FOR SALE’ AT THIS OFFICH} 
Price 2.50. 


GENUINE SIBERIAN 
Dogskin Jackets. 


Just arrived from Finland. 


These garments are warranted as represented 
and are not the American Sheepskin Jackets. 
Our garments are soft and pliable as a kid glove, 
and indespensable for those exposed to 


Cold and Wet Weathers. 


The sale of these garments being so large, it 
will be advisable for those desiring a 


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to send their orders for them at once, as our 
stock is rather limited. ' 
When ordering send breast measurement only. 


No. 1 Quality, the very choicest, tan color. ...$15,00 
No2 " not quite as choice, black color. 9,00 


Send stamp for Illustrated Gun Catalogue. 


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61 Elm St., Boston, Mass. 


Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell. 
For Wildfowl Shooting and Long Shets. 
Instantly available as o solid shot. 


These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 
pellets No. 6 shot on a 80in. plate at 1l0yds. They 
will kill the hardest feathered bird at 130yds., and 


in a flock at 150yds. Parcel of 200, 10, 12 or 16- 
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The trade should see this projectile at once. 


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stock, double key, rubber butt.........-..++ss-0-++ 14 

These are good, serviceable guns and guaranteed RS 
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THE PARKER GUN 


LEADS them all in HARD HITTING qualities at the 
Second Annual Tournament of the Chamberlin Car- 


tridge Co., held at Cleveland, 0O., Sept. 14, 1886. Out 
of EIGHTY-SEVEN ENTRIES from REPRESENTATIVE 
SHOTS, representing FOURTEEN STATES, the Parker 
Gun won FIRST AND THIRD MONEY of the FIRST 
CLASS of 90 SCORES, winning $900 out of the $1,200 
purse offered, adding another victory to 1885, whieh 
was the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament 
for the championship of the world, held at New Orleans, 
La., Feb. 11 to 16. 


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MAKERS, 


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Containing National, Hurlingham, Old and New Long Island and Jersey City Heights Shooting 
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ith Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 
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For Hunting and Target Practice at 
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: completely supplies the wants of 

Hunters and Sportsmen generally. than any other Rifle in 
the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 
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Serd for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 
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PRICE, $75 to $300.00. 


This improvement is the only hammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 
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shots in America. Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention, 


Send for illustrated catalogue. 
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OSEPH C. GRUBB & OO., 712 Market St. 
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y : sizes and weights, which we offer at very low prices. A few Hammerless in the lot. Thig 

a. g | list comprises PURDEY’S, LANG’S, SCOTT'S, GREENER’S, SNHIDER’S, LEFEVER’S, 
~ “Field” Trial, London, May, 1876; Winner of the Twenty eee ep eS DEREY 8 pO gtters, 


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These popular guns show extraordinary superiority in killing powers. At the Grand International Pigeon 
Shooting Tournament, London, England, 1885, W. W. Greener’s guns head the list in the average of scored 
birds, as the following extract from the “Field,” July 11, 1885, shows: | 


Manufactured by 
LINCOLN JEFFRIES. 


Maker’s Name. Birds shot at. Proportion of Kills. , Maker’s Name. Birds shot at. Proportion ot Kil ills. | 


W.W. Greener, 148 818 per cent. |Cogswell & Harrison, 51 72°5 per cent, 
Baker, 840 .- -77°6 a Stephen Grant, 935 719 “ | 
Dougall, 72 §=676'4 ey Reilly 330 0 8=«._:-71'2 oe 
Purdey, 1120 729 0—l “ 

W. W. Greener’s guns AVERAGING MORE THAN FOUR PER CENT. MORE KILLS than those of any 
London maker. In individual scores the percentage of birds scored by Mr. Grace with a Greener gun was. 


$4°3 per cent. of the birds shot at. | 


THE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP, contested for at Monaco this year by the best amateur shots of all nations, was won with a Greener Hammerless Gun. Mr. Trecastle first, with 
# Greener gun, 24 kills out of 25; Mr. Blake with a Greener gun third, 28 kills out of 25; Mr. Grace with a Greener gun fourth, 28 Kills out of 25, ; ‘as 
Without taking account of the prizes won in the United States, the following are some of the more important events that have fallen to W. W. Greener’s guns this year: 


Prix de Consolation, Monte Carlo, 1886 Ranelagh Cup, Barn Elms. 
President’s Trophy, Grym pie (Queensland), Ist and 2d tied at 40 birds without a miss. The “Star Prize,” London Gun Club. 
The Australian Cup, 48 birds without a miss. £600 won. ss, Gun Club Challenge Cup, London. 
Hamilton, Canada, $1,000, Club Fund Cup, London. ; 
tetera Winey Handicap + dpdigtea ein] ee in ter Swpent es at odor. ; sens: peng oe numerous to enumerate here. 
New South Wales Inter-Colonial Stakes, Ist, 2d and 3d. ane, aioe of them i-beres. ae, bbs phe miamemi Ra 
Messina Summer Cup. Eighteen exhibition medals. First prizes at all London gun trials since 1875. 
6é ~ = 99 
The W. W. Greener Trap Gun, - $65 The “Far-Killing” Duck Gun, - $100 
q ‘ e 
The Greener Hammerless Gun, from 100 = The Greener Ejector Gun, from 249 


MAY BE OBTAINED OF | 


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SHORE BIRDS. FRubber Hats. BOXING. 


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{. Haunts and Habits—Where the bay birds live, and 
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ff. A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of 
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EV. Nomenclature—A list of cur American species 
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A SPECIALTY. 


Special designs furnished on applica- 
tion free of charge. 


(Established 1750.) 


Abbey Mills, Redditch, England. 


MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


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H.L. Leonard’sSplitBamboo Rods. 


&. Ss. Wil. in Son. 


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W. BARTLEET & SONS, 


CELEBRATE wD 


mel Silk Lines, 


FRED. MALLESON, 


BROOKLYN, E. D., N. Y. 


C. Smith 


; 2 n embodies all the essential features of our hammer pu 
| gether with a new oscillating cocking mechanism and automatic an inde- 
This gun is not equalled in ease of manipulation, 
symumetry, durability and shooting qualities by any hammerless gun made. 
Of the eleven gentlemen who broke 100 straight inanimate tar. 
Cartridge Tournament prizes, five of them used the “L. L 
tlemen: D. C. Powers, Cleveland, 0.; Andy Meaders, Nashville, 
N. Y.; Fred Erb, Jr., La Fayette, Ind.; J.-C. Hendershot, Cleveland, O. 
SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. 


Sole’ Agent for U. S. and Canada. 


THE NEW L. C. SMITH 
HAMMERLESS GUN. 


gun. 
enn.; 


un, to 


gets for a place in the Chamberlin 


The following are the gen- 
H. McMurchy, Syracuse, 


L. C. SMITH, Syracuse, N. Y. 


The “LC.Sm 


Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking Guns a Specialty. 
Send for Dlustrated Catalogue containing full description. 


L. C. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


The Hazard Powder Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF 


Gunpowder 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse). Unsurpassed in point 
of sirength and cleanliness. Packed in square canis 
ters of one pound only. 

Hazard’s “American Sporting.” 

Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse). In1 lb. canisters and 
614 lb. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short guns, 

Hazard’s “Duck Shooting.” 

Nos. 1 (fine) to6 (eoarse): In 1 and 5 lb. canisters 
and 634 and 12% Ib. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 
penetration, Wor field, forest or water shooting it 
Tanks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders. 

Hazard’s ‘‘Kentucky Rifle.” 

FFFG, FFG and “Sea Shooting” FG in kegs of 25, 
12% and 634 Ibs. and cans of 5lbs. PEFFG is also 
packed in 1 and 4 Ib. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FFNG and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the “Sea Shooting”’ FG is the 
standard Rifle Powder of the Country. 


Superier Mining and Blasting Powder. 

GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
DER; also. SPECIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT OF 
ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUFAO- 
TURED TO ORDER. 

The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- 
pany’s Agents, in every prominent city or whole- 
sale at our office. 

63 PINE STREET, NEW YORK. 

When ordering shells insist that they be 
loaded. with Hazard Powder. 


OUR NEW ALASKA: 


7 


The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 
By CHARLES HALLOCK. ; 


CONTENTS:—Itinerary of the Trip. As Ex- 
cursionists see it. Hconomically Con- 
sidered. An Interior View. Home of 
the Siwash. Good Indians. Medicine 
and Mythology. Alaska’s Mineral Wealth, 
Commercial Fisheries. Rambles Along 
Shore. The Glacier Fields. Russia in 
America, Seals of the Pribylofs. 


The several chapters are devoted to ac- 
counts of travel and adventure, descriptions 
of the country and its inhabitants, a con- 
sideration of its resources, and its history and 
present condition. 


210 pp., Illustrated. Price $4.50. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 


39 Park Row, New York, 
Lonpon: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Soro By ALL DEALERS Trroucnour He WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION—I878. 


MARTIN’S “Busi- 
ness” Braided Silk 
eee Lines are made of the 

3 7 very best silk, both 
raw and soft, and are all that can be desired. 
Circulars and samples free. Made only by E. J. 
MARTIN, Rockville, Conn. 


SNe = = 5 rie - 
“CHAMPION SPRING GUN AND PIS- 
TOL.’’ Shoots Darts, Arrows, etc., etc. Just the 
thing for home amusement, for the youth and 
mature persons of both sexes, ‘Teach the youn 
idea how to shoot.” Full nickel plated, with 
darts, 2 arrows and target. Price $1.00 post paid. 
THE ALFORD & BERKELE CO., 77 Chambers 
street, P. O. Box 2,002, New York City. 


ith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 
BREECH-LCADING GUN! 


It has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
sight when cocked. 


STRONGEST FASTENING KNOWH 


WEIGHTS: 


No. 10-Gauge, 81g to 11 lbs. 
No. 12-Gauge, 71g to 91¢ Ibs. 


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_ FOREST AND STREAM. ¥ 
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= 72 PRIZE MEDALS. Poth 


Nao Cooking! 


BEWARE OF WORTHLESS IMITATIONS! 
See each cake is stamped “SPRATTS PATENT” and a ‘*X.”’ 


Cod Liver Oil Dog Cakes. Mange Cure, 50 cts. 


; Liniment for Sprains, 50 ects. 
Especially beneficial for puppies recovering from distemper, and for Dainty s 
: “ Feeders and Sick or Pet Dogs. Pp Cure for Canker of Ear, 50 cts. 


50 cts, 
Cure for Worms, 50 cts. 
Purging Pills, Cough Pills, 
50 cts. 


CATR? FOOD. 


In 5c. half-pound packets. Sufficient to feed a cat for 2 days. 


FORAGE BISCUITS. 


Invaluable for conditioning Horses, and as a change of food, especially in 
the case of bad feeders. 


PUPPY, Biscuits, Plain Round Dog Biscuits, Pet Dog Biscuits, 
ound Oat Meal Dog Biscuits. Bone Meal for Puppies. 


Prepared Puppy Food. 


A Boon to Breeders! Rears Puppies from Birth. 


Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


_ Me. Joun M. Tracy has won a reputation for his faithfu portraits of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
& pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 

We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer's ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals. 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches. They are as follows: 


Title of Picture. 
ee Shooting in Tennessee, 
nm the Grouse Moor, - 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 


Name of ee or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 
- - Emperor Fred 

Dash III. and Countess May 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
39 Park Row, New York. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE. 


1. The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2, The Wise and Foolish Pike, 
- 8 The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish, 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 
7%. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best’ appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but uot a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. Price 10 cents. 
For sale by all newsdealers. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
39 Park Row, New York. 


LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KENNEL RECORD AND AccouNT Book consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
every experienced breeder. Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at_the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale an elegant steel engraving of the celebrated 
pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of sheet, 22x28. 
Price, $1 esch. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUB. CO.. 39 Park Kow. N. Y. 
SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


{ } e 
Rabbit Hounds. A large lot of English setters, taken in exchange 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16in. high, | for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark. 
ra bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, | aptly low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 


at $10, $15and $20 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. - : ; 
ASROCLATED FANCIERS. 27 South Watton, See RE a eee te nae 


Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tf 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
- - Lancaster, Mass. 


jak 


Tf on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the mone 
ill be returned. ASSOCIATED PANCIERS, 


237 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. sep?2,t 


King Charlies Spaniels. 


Angora kittens, pure blood, mederate prices. 
Enclose stamp. KING CHARLES KENNEL 
No. 6 Second street, New York. 


Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- Ww: GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST: 
rets. H,. 0. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio. jy22,tf Treiand, see pated to purchase and ship dogs 
nes | POT DI DOrters. ogs purchased from him had the 
OR SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH | following prizesawarded to them: At New York 
setters and pointers, thoroughly field trained. | and Chicago, 1883, sixteen firsts, nine special, se 
ses those wishing first-class dogs will address, | second and one third. At New York. 1884, seven 
GEO. > ae firsts, six specials and one third 


iy8,t¢ 


HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 
Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 


7 


W: LOVELL, Middleboro, Mass. 


NWo Trouble! 


DoG Soap. 
Non-Poisonous and free from the danger attending the use of Carbolic Acid. 


Instantly destroys Vermin infesting the skin, and keeps 
the coat in exhibition condition. 


“THE COMMON SENSE OF DOG DOCTORING.” 
25 Cents, or post free, 28 cents, 
Pamphlet on Canine Diseases, and Full List of Medicines, Post Free. 


SPRATTS PATENT (AMERICA) LIMITED, 239, 241, 243 & 245 East Fifty-Sixth St., N. Y. 


: The Original English Dog Food, Best and Cheapest. 90,000 Dogs Consume Two Hundred Tons Weekly, and Eat no other Food. te \ 
INo Mess! PAN 
z= 


SPRATTS PATENT Meat “Fibrine” Vegetable Dog Cakes | With Beetroot, 


SPRATTS PATENT 


Orizsinal EBEanslish Medicines. 


Alterative Cooling Powders, 
50 cts. 
Cure for Rheumatism, ete. 50. 


Stimulant for Growth of Hair Cure for Jaundice, 50 cts. 


Tonie Condition Pills, 50 cts. 

Cure for Distemper, $1.00. 

Diarrhea and Dysentery 
Cure, &1.00. 


CANADIAN 


COUNT WIND’EM. 


The property of R. Ll. Purcell Llewellin, 
AND 


BELLE OF BOW, 


The property of Barclay Field, 
ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS IN 


“LAND AND WATER,” 


WITH WEEKLY ARTICLES ON 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T. Teasdale-Buckell, 


Who sent to America all the imported Llewellin 
Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 
winning brace of setters in the English National 
Field Trials, and has hunted as many winners of 
the Field Trial Derby. 


LAND AND WATER mailed direct to any part 
of the world outside the United Kingdom, from 


the office, at following rates: 12 months, 17s. 6d.; | 


6 months, 8s. 9d.; 8 months, 4s. 6d. Single copies 
mailed fer fourpence. 


OFFICE: 182, Strand, London, Eng. 
FIRST LESSONS 


IN 


Dog Training: 
Standards and Points of Jndgicg 
ALL BREEDS OF DOGS. 


Being the Standards of “Stonehenge” and also 
those adopted by Specialty Clubs, 
Revised to Date. 


Price, 25 Cents. 


FOREST, AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
39 Park Row, New York. 


Soe ae LS: 


Champion Plinlimmon—Duchess cf Leeds. 


GREENS now Booked for 
puppied, from above pair 
of EengfiyA prize winners. 
&)2intimmon” id the fargesf 
Sf. ®Wernazd in fRe worfd; 
weight, 21d f66., BeigAt, 36 
ind, af dRoufder ** uchedd”’ 
id 81 ind. af dRoufder, weighs 
in eondifion 160 £86., She Rao 
won dome 80 prized; Rer pupd 
dRoufa be excepfionaffy Pazge. 
Pwo are afready sofd, onfy five 
wiff Be dofdin aff; price, $300, 
dogs; $200, bitches. 


PROGRESSIVE KENNELS, 
Fiatbush, ©. Ie 


Enelish Setters Boarded, 


Warm and healthy location and personal at- 
tention given. As I employ no attendants, onlya 
limited number will be accommodated. 

Address H. J. PIERRE, 

Winsted, Conn. 


E. B. GOLDSMITH, 
Cusiom House and Forwarding Avent, 


58 WALL STREET, NEW YORK, 
Receives and forwards Dogs, Fowls, etc., etc., to 
any destination. Kennel Clubs, Sportsmen and 
others, intending to import dogs from Europe, 
should have their stock consigned to him. Infor- 
mation furnished in regard to the best methods of 
importing, shipping, etc. 


Se 

{OR SALE—LARGEH, POWERFUL IRISH 

red setter dor 2 s. old, broken; price mod- 
erate. Lock Box 237, Suspension Bridge, N. Y. 
: decié,1t 


“OS SSa INN 


POULTRY MEAL, GAME MEAL AND “CRISSEL,” 


TO INSURE A LARGE AND FERTILE STOCK OF EGGS. 


Samples and full particulars, post free. 


YSTER. SHELLS, BONE MEAL FOR POUL- 
SAS Se TR HICKS. 


Y OR C 


CARDIAC, A TONIC FOR POULTRY. 
Roup Paste, 50 cts. Tenic Condition Paste. 50 cts. Gape 


Cure tor Chicks. 50 cts. Disinfectant for Poultry Houses, 
per packet, 25 cts. Insect Powder, per tin, 25 cts. 


PIGEON FOOD for Rearing Young Squabs. 


Pamphlet on Pigeon Rearing, post free. 


Poultry and FPigeon Soap 


“The Common Sense of Poultry Keeping,” 10 cf®., post free 12 cts. 
“The Common Sense of Pheasant Rearing,” 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 


DOWN-TOWN Depot: 18 South William Street, New York. 
ae 51 S 


3 S. James Street, Montreal. 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated dogs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 1012. 


RIDE THE 
WHISKEY, DICK, RANGER, BEGORRAH. 
POINTERS TOM, PETE, CROXTETH. 
Price for the full set of thirty-two pictures 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address 


Forest and Stream Pub. €o., 


P. O. Box 2832. New York City 
THE BEST ENGLISH PAPER [5 


‘The Stock-Keeper” 


AND 
FANCIERS’ CHRONICLE 
For all news and information concerning 
Doss, 
Poultry, 
Piseons 
Rabbits, Cage-Birds, Ets. 
It is the recognized English organ on =. 
jects, and enjoys the largest circulation ¢ 
paper of its class. American breeders will fa 
best English stock advertised in its columns. 


Annual Subscription, 13 Shillings. 
OFFICES: 139 and 140 Fleet street, E. C,, London. 


The Best in the Market, 
AUSTIN'S 


Woo bread. 
Acknowledged 3 all who have used t to be 
superior to any dog food made, 

MANUFACTURED BY 
AUSTIN & GRAVES, 


116 Commercial Sirest. Boston, Mass. 
AGENTS: 
POPE & STEVENS, 114 Chambers st,, N. Y., and 
514 Commerce st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


OWWoodiff’; 
improved Dos goap 


Positively kills fleas and improyes the coat. No 
Carbolic Acid. A pure white soap. 25 cts. 


Woodill’s Improved Medicines. 
Mange Cure, 50cts. Eezema (Red Mange) Cure, 
50 cts. Worm Syrup. 25 and 50 ets. Cough Syrup, 
25 and 50 cts. Distemper Cure, 40 cts. Liniment, 
60 cts. Purging, Tonic, and Cough Pills, 25 cts. each. 
Balsam for Wounds, Cropped Ears, &c., 25 cts. 
* GEO. D. WOODILE, 
Wo. 718 Green Street, PHILADELPHIA. 


Bohannan’s Magie Skin Cure. 


A positive and absolute cure for 
Cures quicker, cheaper and better MAN GE a 
than any article ever offered to the public. Two 


cakes, $1, post paid. Nocure no pay. Address 
A. A. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn, 


The Field Sporisman’s Picture Co, 


PALMYRA, NR. Y., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
graphs taken by Mr. Walker at the Hastern Field 
Trials Lists and prices on application. 


OR SALE CHEAP.—BROKEN SETTERS; 
Also fine pointer, setter and cocker puppies. 
OAKDALE KENNEL, Westbrook, Conn, . 
nov18,it 


—— 


vi FOREST AND STREAM. 


“Niagara Falls” Black Bird AUDUBON’ 


| t_| 
. Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made, z 

Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with 

\ all other targets. Can be thrown from clay-pigeon 
\ ( trap or ourtrap. Sample box of 100 birds, $1. : 
sy il We have obtained and now offer for sale singly a number of the plates of this magnificent work. 
NIAGARA FLY | NG TARGET COM PANY, These plates are the originals of the edition of 1856, and represent the birds as life size. The sheets 
ecto Makers, are elephant folio, and the paper heavy. The drawings were made from nature, and for accuracy 


Black Birds $10 a 1000; Target Balls $6 01,000; Traps $5. P. O. Box 427, Suspension Bridge, N. ¥. of delineation, fidelity to detail and accessories, 


Audubon’s Birds have never been equalled. 


r Th e Bat j Any of these plates if framed would make a 
Thrown from a Superb Ornament 


Clay-Pigeon Trap | poy a sportsman’s dinin d b i ropri i 
a groom, and no more beautiful and appropriate gift could be found for the 
BET A itt Trap. lover of nature than one of these. The constantly increasing scarcity of this work makes these 
No breakage or fail- | large plates each year more valuable. Some of the plates are double and can if desired be cut in 


Snap or wing 
Bhooung es 
: We rifle easily 
SX i INS and cheaply 


LEARN TO SHOOT QUICK § 


learned with 
the Raub Mag- 
azine ‘Trap. 


petal ures in trap. No hard clay. No shot marks. Every | two and put in small frames. 


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Beaches. Gano eand. aiid clay targets. Gives | one breaks when hit. Plight and price notequalled. There are represented many species of Ducks, Gulls, Grouse, Snipe, Heron and small birds 
10,000 shots for $5. Address JOS. L. RAUB, New | We also manufacture Balls and Traps. Send for | almost without number. ; 
London,Conn, Hartuay & GRAHAM, New York: | Our prices before ordering elsewhere. TARGET These plates are so large that they cannot be sent by mail without danger of being crushed, and 
: ‘ : BALL & B. P. CO., Limited, Lockport, N. Y. the best method of sending them will be on rollers by express. , 
Wholesale Agents. vechept Ped pet RE EE 
A ROE cee eeu sane GUN ASSOCIATION, 1 m LIST OF BIRDS REPRESENTED: 
Soe Sv Dey foe pancone Seranael Hane Hotels will Autos for Sportsmen, Black Vulture and Head of seh es purse Snace Es fe $4 a Soeur Waxwing..... . $6 00 
Pefibal Gectas ae Aaa Tien ew ne ee |e Deer... ssc tees tessa ees $1 arolina Parroquet........ urple Martin.......... r++ 6 00 
Pee er etn tia) Se OnE = BOCk any see a Boe Gee be Bl ariact hers . an Cast $ winge ‘W ood- ia) Deon Swallow. ... 2 bs 
‘ Sines ~ ny Net B @r HAIGOD......--5-----...6 LUW DOCKED ss. seer este wisp eens Pa re eS eer na 
= Russell, Springfield, O., O. M. Stark, Winchester, Bromfield Ey ouse F, i] OStoni. Sparrow Hawk............ . 800 Pileated Woodpecker...... 800 Barn Swallow........ ..... 5 00 
ass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- Swallow-tailed Kite....... 800 Belted Kingfisher.......... 700 White-headed Pigeon...... 7 00 
ton A. Cester, Flatbush, L, I.; Wm. G. Cooper, . White-headed Hagle....... 12 00 Yellow-billed Cuckoo...... 500 § Black Rail.....0.......... 3 00 
Savannah, Ga.; E. A. Crawford, Tallahassee, Fla. ; Pigeon Hawk..... ....-.-+: 700 Mangrove Humming Bird. 500 / Yellow Rail.............. 3 00 
M. R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F. C. Etheridge, Black-winged Hawk....... 700 Ruby Throat Humming Buff-breasted S'dpiper.. 
Macon, Ga. Duck Hawk..........0.0... OATS Achy: See 0, ara 600 7 Little Sandpiper........- 7.09 
TOUTS Cg BETH 2 OL Rega ie ee 10 0 Columbia Humming Bird. 5 00 | Pectoral Sandpiper. ..... by 00 
J. N. DODGE Barn OWl....5-0s.se0ee see 500 Forktail Flycatcher....... 509  Red-backed Sandpiper.. 
a 5 2 * 
216 & 278 Division Street Orows) Sibi kesh oe wh ak ak 500 Arkansas, Say’s & Swal- Semi-palmated Sandpiper, 
” Derrore, Mice ; Mish @rovwsss..s0e = 6 00 low-tail Flycatcher...... 800 Curlew Sandpiper.... -. 600 
eet pine J Par ep ; (i ri Pipiry Flycatcher.......... i Me ice Nee pode a Z a 
Fi row Blackbird..... TNGHIPG: Np hack hee = squimaux Curlew........ i 
i Redwing Blackbird... . 800 Great-crested Flycatcher. 400 Spotted Nandcines: 5 00 
r "i . Palo ses PAL F ; iH paive sided Tiyeuicher. .. 400 Sa ee oe piper. . ; a 
rehard Oriole.... i Small green-creste y- ellowleg Sandpiper. 
EUROPEAN PLAN ele Sa ee Ee ; 9 Re eG Py Ti Gere eS 5 eh ree Sandpiper.... y a 
‘ usty Grackle. ...... flea ood Pewee..... lossy Ibis......-.-... Arete 
MESSENGER, Proprietor. Nuttall’s Marsh Wren..... 5 00 White-eyed Vireo 400 Night Heron........... ee 8 00 
poumane Marsh Wren..... 5 ie ether ae 3 Ms oe ow - crowned Night et 
\/ 7 1 ACK % rested Titmouse........., 5 fellow-throate ireo.... CEONs..-, J. -beacaas sees 
=— : é ¢ er reas Se aia ike au Hudson Bay Titmouse..... 400 Green black-capped Fly- Green Heron...........-... 8 00 
The only manufacturer of White Cedar Decoy teiegraph station, with fine view of the Gulf, eee a ih tee Ti tae! ‘i ah os SS WIG EteHGae Coe e Hh Fe ete ae : a 
Ducks, Cedar is the lightest and most durable | where there is good, deep water fishing, and fair | (‘Pee pin Gd CMARAAL EIS ater Tee 110) Blue Hesot Br 8 00 
wood, Also Geese, Brant, Swan, Coot, Snipe and | shooting can be had one mile east_of Cedar Keys. \ Wood. Th aah Hub Lc 300 Bonapart v Pictohae ORG, TOs ee eee a 40 00 
Plover Decoys. All decoys made larger than the | Boats constantly on hand for fishing. The fine | } oe Th cee rane 7" 8 00 Hooded Warblec cro Fo SV RGE SI RAG C Caan oe 10 00 
natural bird, and a perfect imitation. [lustrated | 8-ton cabin sloop Ella M. Little fitted up in first-| GYOWE mitinrke Aeon tuaieseGaahlen iene £00. Wrallurd Dickie. tee. 1 00 
. : 2 , 4 class style, with four bunks for cruising down Talrie LItlArK.....-.-+.--. entucky WBeteorraenat AS Ste a 
price list free. the Gulf or to westward, can be chartered. Also Brown Titlark.......-. --.. 400 Bay-breasted Warbler..... 400 Black Duck................ 12 0 
voad. staunch. light draft 24ft. catboat. Hav- | Grass Finch................ 400 Pine-creeping Warbler.... 400 Gadwall Duck.............. 12 00 
4 er h SHERI eighteen Sohrs experience on the Gulf | Henslow’s Bunting........ 400 Azure Warbler............. AVOG, WioodGnek nat ses ceaee 15 00 
Schwatka 8 Seare ® Gone. am prepared to help fit out parties for Soe ne Sbartow vente n = 2 ae Bo eae cer an ea rive” oy a 
er ‘ ired information. 1 [TOW 1.4. 222-s-0e al € is eM, dias 9:6 Redhead Duck............ - 8 
i i t of th COUSINS OTe Wie LY: desire Seaside Finch.............. 400 Children’s Warbler........ 400 Ringneck Duck............ 7 00 
ee are ome Dariathes eth Ae Lincoln's Finch.......-.-.. 400 Yellow Redpoll Warbler.. 400 Broadbill Duck............ 7 00 
FRANKLIN RECORDS, OS Rau a ee Song Sparrow............-- 400 Black and Yellow Warbler 400 Eider Duck..............5+5 10 00 
—BY— ormereye’, Box 104, Cedar Keys nee cearoaed eueeet ; eh Swainson Aes pat nes r a pew. Se nla nhl ie Hi 
“4 aad: a ite-crowned Sparrow. . achman’s Warbler....... rown Pelican............+ 
WILLIAM H. GUILDER EN OW Ae, Buntne ee rake 4 te Osea eta Aho ‘ i ase ease en ieee aor i eo 
i Purple Finch............... i ashville Warbler......... ack Skimmer....... .... 
Beco ne Some aae: Vy ee ae QUAIL AND RABBITS. | Grossbill...-. sss 500 Black and White Creeper. 400 ArcticTern.....,........... 5 00 
1 Volume, 8vo., with Maps and Illustrations. Sportsmen going South in search of good | Pine Grosbeak..........+++ 700 EWoodewVaren. -...... sore 400 Sandwich Tern.......,....- 5 00 
shooting locality can find none better than War- | Blue Grosbeak........-.--- 700 j Winter Wren............ 3 00 TAP  Me Nipe tenon ey 5 00 
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SHOTS, representing FOURTEEN STATES, the Parker 
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¥OL XXVIL—No, 22. . THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1886. 
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~.. COPYRIGHT, 1886, BY FoRzEST AND STRHAM PUBLISHING Co. ' ENTERED AT NEw York Post Orrice As SEconD CLASS MATTER, 
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The English “ Fishisg Gazette.” 
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OUR NEW ALASKA; 


? 


The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 
Br CHARLES HALLOCE, 


CONTENTS:—Itinerary of the Trip. As Hx- 
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the Siwash. Good Indians. Medicine 
and Mythology: Alaska’s Mineral Wealth, 
Commercial Hisheries. Rambles Along 
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America. Seals of the Pribylofs. 


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cts, 
per packet, 25 cts. Insect Powder, per tin, 25 cts, 


PIGHON FOOD for Rearing Young Squabs. 


Pamphlet on Pigeon Rearing, post free. 


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Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


Mr, Jonn M. TRAcy has won a reputation for his faithfu portraits of dogs and his beau- 
* tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
@ pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 


siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 
4 We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals. 
They are as follows: 


The phototypes are 15x20 inches, 


Title of Picture. 
Guat Shooting in Tennessee, 
nm the Grouse Moor, - 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
39 Park Row, New York. 


Name of Dog or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 
- - Emperor Fred 
Dash III, and Countess May 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE. 


1, The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
8. The Fox and His Guests. 
4. The Foolish Fish. 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. 


For sale by all newsdealers. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
389 Park Kow, New York. 


LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


7. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


Price 10 cents. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THe KenneL RECORD AND ACcounT Book consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 


entry forms for the use of the breeder. 


the record of stud visits, whelps, sles, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
i Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 


every experienced brevder. 


actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 


ance. 


their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 

In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothnem. Itis hoped thatwith such a book at their command, breeders may generallv adopt 
2 more careful system of record than they have been accustomed to preserve. 
(size 9x114 in.), price $38. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 

Specimen Pages Free on Applicaticn. 


200 pages 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale an elegant steel engraving of the celebrated 
pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of sheet, 22x28. 


Price, $1 each. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUR. CO., 39 Park Row. N. Y¥. 


Rabbit Hounds. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16in. high, 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, 
at $10, BIS and $20 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 237 South Highth st., 
Philadelphia, Pa. 


St. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS 
: Lancaster, Mass. 


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jy8.tf 


a a 
Gieeaees TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 


Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-sear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
rets, H. ©. GRAFT, Kensington, Obio. jy 22,tf 


ewes. ee EEE EEE Eee 
OR SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 
setters and pointers, thoroughly a trained, 
Only those wisbing firsinclass dogs address, 
HO. Mass, 


W. LOVELL, Middieboro, 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


A large lot of pret setters, taken in ExCnaripe 
for other dogs, will be closed ott at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to have 
fair nose. Agesfrom6to15 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the money 
will be returned. SSOCIATED FANCIE 

287 South Eighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


King Charlies Spaniels. 


_ Angora kittens, oe blood, moderate prices. 
Enclose stamp. ING OHARLES KENNEL, 
No. 6 Second street, New York. 


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8 , three 
York. 1884, seven 
one. 


COUNT WIND'EM. 


The property of R. L1. Purcell Liewellin, 
AND 


BELLE OF BOW, 


The property of Barclay Field, 
ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS IN 


“LAND AND WATER,” 


WITH WEEKLY ARTICLES ON 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T. Teasdale-Buckell, 


Who sent to America all the imported Llewellin 
Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 
winning brace of setters in the English National 
Field Trials, and has hunted as many winners of 
the Field Trial Derby. 


LAND AND WATER mailed direct to any part 
of the world outside the United Kingdom, from 
the office, at following rates: 12 months, 17s. 6d.; 
6 months, 8s. 9d.; 3 months, 4s. 6d. Single copies 
mailed fer fourpence. 


OFFICE: 182, Strand, London, Eng. 
FIRST LESSONS 


Doge Training 
Standards and Points of Jndeieg 
ALL BREEDS OF DOGS. 


Being the Standards of “Stenehenge” and also 
those adopted by Specialty Clubs, 
Revised to Date. 


Price, 25 Cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
39 Park Row, New York. 


: Champion 
Apollo.” 


This famous Swiss St. Bernard at stud 
to five approved bitches only, fee $100, 
“Apollo” has shown himself a great sire, 
as his son, ‘“‘Hector’”’ and others will 
prove, Chequassett Kennels, Mr. Geo. 
W. Schenk, Burr Kennels, and many 
others have had exceedingly fine litters 
by him. Mr. R. J. Sawyer, Menominee, 
Mich., writes me, Nov. 8th, that his 
“Princess Louise” has a litter of ten by 
him that are the finest he has ever seen, 
Apollo's winnings since arrival from 
Switzerland last March are, 4 firsts, 2 
champions, and 9 specials, never having 
been beaten under good judges, a few 
handsome pups by Apollo for sale. 


W. W. Tucker, 


P. O. Box 1338, N. Y. 


——— 


English Setters Boarded. 


Warm and healthy location and personal at- 
tention given. As I employ no attendants, onlya 
limited number will be accommodated. 
H. J. PIERRE, 

Winsted, Conn. 


Address 


RABBIT HOUNDS. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16 inches 
high, dogs and bitches, well broken; $15 each, 
Pups from 6 mos. tol yr. old, $8 each. Satisfac- 
tion ranteed. WM. W. SILVEY, 135 South 
Eighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. oct7,tt 


we BULL-TERRIER YOUNG ROYAL 
Prince (A.K.R. 2102). Fee $15. Pups by 
Royal Prince and 60 bull-cerriers for sale, dogs, 
bitches and puppies, white or colored, large or 
smal] kinds; all first-class stock; state what you 
want. J. W. NEWMAN, 8? Hanover street, Boston, 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated degs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 10x12. 


LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE. BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Pointer), 
FAIRY, BELLE, GLADSTONE, DASHING 
MONARCH, SAN ROY, GATH, BANG 
BANG, RUSH GLADSTONE, DARKNESS, 
PEEP-0'-DAY, BESS A., AMERICAN DAN, 
CARRIE J., PINK B., JULE, DASH AND 
BESS, PRIDE OF THE BORDER, 
WHISKEY, DICK, RANGER, BEGORRAH. 
POINTERS TOM, PETE, CROXTETH. 


Price for the full set of thirty-two pictures 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address 


Forest and Stream Pub. Gc., 


P. O. Box. 2882. New York City 
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For all news and information concerning 
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It is the recognized English organ on ou 
jects, and enjoys the largest circulation ¢ 
paper of its class. American breeders will fia 
best English stock advertised in its columns. 

Annual Subscription, 13 Shillings. 
Orricys: 139 and 140 Fieet street, EH. C., London, 


The Best in the Market. 
AUSTIN’S 


Dog Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
superior to any dog food made. 


MANUFACTURED BY 


AUSTIN & GRAVES, 


116 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass. 


AGENTS: 
POPE & STEVENS, 114 Chambers st., N. Y., and 
514 Commerce st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


OQWWooditt’s 
LMproveel Dog Hoar 


Positively kills fleas and improves the coat. No 


Woodill’s Improved Medicines. 
Mange Cure,50cts. Eczema (Ked Mange) Cure, 
60 cts. Worm Syrup, 25 and 50cts. Cough Syrup, 
25 and 50 cts. Distemper Cure, 50 cts. iniment, 
60cts. Purging.Tonic, and Cough Pills, 25 cts. each. 
Balsam for Wounds, Cropped Ears, &c., 25 cts. 


‘ GEO. D. WOODILL, 
Wo. 718 Green Street, PHILADELPHIA. 


Bohanuan’s Mazic Skin Cure. 
A positive and absolute cure for 
Cures quicker, cheaper and better M AN GE. 
than any article ever offered to the public. Two 
cakes, #1, post paid. Nocure no pay. Address 
A. A. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn, 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co., 


PALMYRA, W. ¥., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
praphs taken by Mr. Walker at the Eastern Field 
Trials. Licts and prices on application. 


OR SALE.—A PAIR IMPORTED BLOCD- 
hounds of MRE SiZe. 
ENRY MUELLER, 
Box 69, Stapleton, Richmond Co., N. Y. 


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Black Birds $10 a 1000; Target Balls $6 a 1,000; Traps $5. 


THE 


“Niagara Falls’’ Black Bird 


Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made. 
Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with 
\ all other targets. 
~ trap or ourtrap. Sample box of 100 birds, $1. 


NIAGARA FLYING TARGET COMPANY, 


Can be thrown from c¢lay-pigeon 


Makers, 
P. O. Box 427, Suspension Bridge, N. Y, 


Snap or wing 
shooting with 
w mR rifle easily 

: IN and cheapl 

learned wit 
the Raub Mag- 
azine Trap. 
a Z No assistant 
= ; te Cla required. 
Practice cardboard and clay targets. Gives 

10,000 shots for $5. Address JOS. L. RAUB, New 
London,Conn. Hartiny & GRAHAM, New York! 
Wholesale Agents. 


TTR Ba TEE AY 2 BOE Se TT Se ED 
OIN THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION. 
Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- 
mation, to the Secretary. Matt R. Freeman, Gen- 
eral Manager. F. C. Htheridge, Secretary and 
Treasurer. Macon, Ga. Board of Directors: Dr. L. 
H, Russell, Springfield, O.; C. M. Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city ; Washing- 
ton A. Cester, Flatbush, L. I.; Wm. G. Cooper, 
Savannah, Ga.; E. A. Crawford, Tallahassee, Fla.; 
M. R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F, C. Etheridge, 
Macon, Ga. 


J. N. DODGE, 
276 & 278 Division Street, 
DETROIT, MiIcH. 


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The only manufacturer of White Cedar Decoy 
Ducks. Cedar is the lightest and most durable 
wood. Also Geese, Brant, Swan, Coot, Snipe and 
Plover Decoys. decoys made larger than the 
natural bird, and a perfect imitation. Ilustrated 
price list free. 


Schwatka’s Search. 


Sledging in the Arctic in quest of the 
FRANKLIN RECORDS, 
WILLIAM H. GUILDER 
Second in Command. 

1 Volume, §vo., with Maps and Illustrations. 
Price, 3.00. 


For sale by the 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO 
39 Park Row, N. Y. 


Lhe Bat. 


Thrown from a 
Clay-Pigeon Trap 
or our own Trap. 


A 

i UI gee No breakage or fail- 
ures in trap. No hard clay, Noshot marks. Every 
one breaks when hit. Flight and price not equalled, 
We also manufacture Balls and Traps. Send for 
our prices before ordering elsewhere, TARGET 
BALL & B. P. CO., Limited. Lockport, N. Y. 


Bromfield House, Boston. 


BURGPSEAN FLAN 
MESSENGER, Proprieter. 


UIET, HOMELIKE, FIRST-CLASS ACCOM- 
of, modations, one mile from post office and 
teiegraph station, with fine view of the Gulf, 
where there is good, deep water fishing, and fair 
shooting can be had one mile east_of Cedar Keys. 
Boats constantly on hand for fishing. The fine 
8-ton cabin sloop Hla M. Little fitted up in first- 
class style, with four bunks for cruising down 
the Gulf or to westward, can be chartered. Also 
a good, staunch, light draft 24ft. catboat. Hay- 
ing had eighteen years experience on the Gulf 
Coast, am prepared to help fit out parties for 
cruising or give any desired information. 

For further particulars address __ 
ALFRED P. JONES, 
Formerly of Homosassa. 
Box 104, Cedar Keys, 
Florida. 


ILD TURKEY, QUAIL AND RABBITS. 
Sportsmen going South in search of good 
shooting locality can find none better than War- 
trenton Junction, Fauquier Co., Va. Wild Tur- 
key, Quail and Rabbits in abundance. Good 
board with a Northern family. Rates, $1.50 per 
day, including guide, turkey dog, etc. Address 


| WM. HODGSON. 


AUDUBON’S 


B d A 
We have obtained and now offer for sale singly a number of the plates of this magnificent work. 
These plates are the originals of the edition of 1856, and represent the birds as life size, The sheets 


are elephant folio, and the paper heavy, The drawings were made from nature, and for accurac 
of delineation, fidelity to detail and accessories, : 2 


Audubon’s Birds have never been equalled. 


Any of these plates if framed would make a 


Superb Ornament 


For a sportsman’s dining room, and no more beautiful and appropriate gift could be found for tha 
lover of nature than one of these. The constantly increasing scarcity of this work makes these 
Jarge plates each year more valuable. Some of the plates are double and can if desired be cut in 
two and put in small frames. 

There are represented many species of Ducks, Gulls, Grouse, Snipe, Heron and small birds 
see waren at waete ay a ; 7 

hese plates are so large that they cannot be sent by mail without danger of being crushed 

the best method of sending them will be on rollers by express. F sie 


LIST OF BIRDS REPRESENTED: 


Black Vulture and Head of Chimney Swift............. 400 Bohemian Waxwing..... - $6 00 
SECS budding murodn aso $12 00 Carolina Parroquet....... . 1000 Purple Martin............. 5 00 
Redtail Hawk,.......,...., 1000 Golden - winge Wood- White-bellied Swallow.... 5 00 
AEPSW a CONpsse ase. tara sieee 10 00 POCKery bce ere 00. Cliff Swallows. 22. 2.0i.. ves D100 
Sparrow Hawk............ - 800 Pileated Woodpecker...... 800 Barn Swallow........ ..... 5.00 
Swallow-tailed Kite....... 800 Belted Kingfisher.......... 700 White-headed Pigeon...... 7 00 
White-headed Hagle....... 1200 Yellow-billed Cuckoo...... 500 {Black Rail. 71.2.0... .-. 300 
Pigeon Hawk..... .....-.-. 7 00 Mangrove Humming Bird. 500 } Yellow Rail.............. 3 00 
Black-winged Hawk....... 700 Ruby Throat Humming | Buft-breasted S’dpiper., 7 00 
Duck Hawk................ 1 Vie gi Bio ie CS var Rh rrr yi 600 ) Little Sandpiper......... 
Fish Hawk..... -, 1000 Columbia Humming Bird. 5 00 Pectoral Sandpiper...... 7 00 
Barn Owl... -- 500 Forktail Flycatcher....... 5 09 | Red-backed Sandpiper... ' 
Crow...... . 500 Arkansas, Say’s & Swal- Semi-palmated Sandpiper. 6 00 
Fish Crow . 600 _ low-tail Flycatcher....,. 800 Gurlew Sandpiper.......... 6 00 
Blue Jay..-... a sees . 700 Pipiry Flycatcher.......... 400 Great Marble Godwit..... a 00 
Crow Blackbird... eQU™ SKanebind seat. ene! sane 400 Esquimaux Curlew........ 6 00 
Redwing Blackbird 800 Great-crested Flycatcher. 400 Spotted Sand TPO sta. » § 00 
Baltimore Oriole. 800 Olive-sided Flycatcher.... 400 Solitary Sandpiper......... 5 00 
Orchard Oriole... 800 Small green-crested Fly- Yellowleg Sandpiper....... 5.00 
Boat-tail Grackle. 300» @ CHUGH ET. fee. eas . £00 Greenshank Sandpiper.... 5 00 
Rusty Grackle. ...... - 700 Wood Pewee....... -. 400 Glossy Ibis. - 7 00 
Nuttall’s Marsh Wren. 5 00 White-eyed Vireo.......... 400 Night Heron,........5..... 8 00 
Common Marsh Wren..... 500 Red-eyed Vireo............ 400 Yellow - crowned Night 
Crested Titmouse...... 500 Yellow-throated Vireo.... 4 00 Heron . 8 00 
Hudson Bay Titmouse. 400 Green black-capped Fly- Green Heron ~, 8 00 
Carolina Titmouse..... .. 400 CACHED ety ate yous one 400 Great White Heron........ 9 60 
Mocking Bird.............. 800 Wilson’s Flycatcher....... 400 Peale’sand ReddishHgrets 9 00 
Eerie iene 3800 Canada Flycatcher........ 400 Blue Heron § 00 
) Wood Thrush....... ..... 800 Bonaparte’s Flycatcher... 400 Flamingo....... 10 00 
Brown Thrasher........... 800 Hooded Warbler......... - 400 White-fronted Goose - 10 00 
ASDA Heo oyh! My AES eas ae a 400 Kentucky Warbler.... ... 400 Mallard Duck......... 12 00 
Brow hitdeibicss. see eee 400 Bay-breasted Warbler..... 400 Black Duck.... 12 00 
Gyass Wh inehey eater ates 400 Pine-creeping Warbler.... 400 Gadwall Duck.............. 12 00 
Henslow’s Bunting ........ 400 Azure Warbler............. 400 Wood: Dutks.). 25. 42158. 15.00 
Chipping Sparrow......... 400 Yellowpoll Warbler....... 400 Canvas-back Duck......... 15 00 
Wield Sparrow.........-..-. 400 Rathbone Warbler......... 400 Redhead Duck............. 8 00 
Seaside Finch.............. 400 Children’s Warbler........ 400 Ringneck Duck............ 7 00 
Lincoln’s Finch............ 400 Yellow Redpoll Warbler.. 400 Broadbill Duck............ 7 00 
Song Sparrow........-.--.. 400 Black and Yellow Warbler 400 Hider Duck................. 10 00 
White-throated Sparrow... 400 Swainson’s Warbler....... 4:00. <Smew ve. .ave« sh eh Fey 10 00 
Vhite-erowned Sparrow... 400 Bachman’s Warbler....... 400 Brown Pelican............. 10 00 
Towhee Bunting........... 400 Carbonated Warbier....... 400 Crested Grebe............0. 7 00 
PurplekinGhs ses aece ce f 00 Nashville Warbler......... 400 Black Skimmer....... .... 7 00 
Mrosspill kc hoe ee eee 5 00 Black and White Creeper. 400 Arctic Tern,................ 5 00 
Pine Grosbeak...,......... Te GO!) PVG WIeUr ec ssck eek tae 400 Sandwich Tern,.....-...... 5 00 
Blue Grosheak.......-..... 7 CO ee WTSI Spe t eis. 3 00 Leb tbs hear ree ons 5 00 
Rose-breasted Grosbeak... 800 | Rock Wren............... 300 Razor-billed Auk,.....-... 6 00 
INGethawke 0 occ) eee (00: \CedarsBind. Soest e 400 GreatAule oy... 22. s eines 10 00 


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We have only about 100 FOX GUNS left, in Nos. 7, 8 and 9 grades. If 
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prices of all guns left, furnished on application. 


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What the Champions of the World Say: 


ELEHART, Ill., Feb. 13, 1884. 


J. C. Petmecky: 

DzearR Srr—I have used your cleaner and find it 
one of the best Lever used, and I think it will take 
the place of all other cleaners, 

Capt. A. H. Bogarpvus. 


GAINSYILLE, Ark., May 5, 1884. 


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AustTINn, Tex., March 31, 1885. 
Mr. J. ©. Petmecky, Austin, Tex.: 

DrarR Str—At my recent shoot in your city it 
aiforded me pleasure to speak of the merits of your 
late invention, the ‘‘Petmecky Gun Cleaner.’’ After 
trying all others I find it the best, and cheerfully 
recommend it to all sportsmen, I remain, yours 
truly, Dr. W, J. CARVER, 

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Price reasonable. Correspondence solicited. 
Address D. BROWN, Olneyyville, R. I. 


HILL ON THE DOG. 


THE STANDARD WORK ON THEIR 


MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES. 
Price $2.00. 
For sale by Forest and Stream Publishing Co, 


J. P. DANNEFELSER, 
Practical Gunsmith, 


No. 9 CHAMBERS ST., N. Y. 


Guns; Rifles, ete., at lowest prices. Second- 
hand Guns poushe, sold and exchanged. Written guar- 
antee giyen with every gun. Stocks either crooked or 
straightened. Pistol grips added, horn or rubber heel 

Jates fitted. Barrels bored to shoot close and hard. 

lain locks altered to rebound. Pin-fire guns altered to 
central fire at a reasonable price, and all other kinds of 
repairing executed with dispatch and warranted. Shells 
loaded to order. GUNS TO HIRE. 


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Choke-Bore Barrels 


For close, hard shooting excels all others. Fixtra 
heavy guns for ducks a specialty. Send stamp for 
circular. C. S. SHA' CK, Manufacturer, Hat- 


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LYMAN’S 


Patent Gun Sights 
make Hunting and 
TargetRifles perfect. 
Send for circulars. 
WM. LYMAN, 
ie Middlefield, Conn. 


The Gun and its Development 


By W. W. GREENER. 


FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE! 
Price $2.50. 


E*orest Feunes. 
NESSMUK’S POEMS. 


The Forest and Stream Publishing Company have in prepara- 
tion a volume of poems by “‘Nessmuk,” to be published shortly. 
The book will be an S8vo., of something like 120 pages; will con- 

tain an autobiographical sketch, and will be embellished with an 


artotype portrait of ‘“Nessmuk.”’ Copies may be ordered at any |. 


The edition will be a limited one. 


PRICE, $1.50. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 39 Park Row, New York. 


time, 


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LEADS them all in HARD HITTING qualities at the 
Second Annual Tournament of the Chamberlin Car- 
tridge Co., held at Cleveland, O., Sept. 14, 1886. Out 
of EIGHTY-SEVEN ENTRIES from REPRESENTATIVE 
SHOTS, representing FOURTEEN STATES, the Parker 
Gun won FIRST AND THIRD MONEY of the FIRST 
CLASS of 90 SCORES, winning $900 out of the $1,200 
purse offered, adding another victory to 1885, which 
was the Second International Clay-Pigeon Tournament 
for the championship of the world, held at New Orleans, 
La., Feb. 11 to 16. Among the contestants shooting 
other guns were such champions as Carver, Bogardus,, 
Cody, Stubbs, Erb and others. 


PARKER BROTHERS, 
MAKERS, 


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New York Sales Reoms, 97 Chambers St. 


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Use W.W. Greener’s Guns at the Trap and in the Field, 


These popular guns show extraordinary superiority in killing powers. At the Grand International Pigeon 
Shooting Tournament, London, England, 1885, W. W. Greener’s guns head the list in the average of scored 
birds, as the following extract from the “Field,” July 11, 1885, shows: 


Maker’s Name. Birds shot at. 


W. W. Greener, 
Baker, 


Dougall, 
Purdey, 


Proportion of Kills. 


340 
42 
1120 


476 ss 
16°4 i 
12'9 ¥ 


148 818 percent. 


Maker’s Name. Birds shot at. 


Cogswell & Harrison, 51 
Stephen Grant, 235 
Reilly 330 


Proportion of Kills. 
72°5 per cent. 
19 
@1'2 ps 


W. W. Greener’s guns AVERAGING MORE THAN FOUR PER CENT. MORE KILLS than those of any 


London maker. 
84°3 per cent. of the birds shot at. 


In individual seores the percentage of birds scored by Mr. Grace with a Greener gun was 


THE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP, contested for at Monaco this year by the best amateur shots of all nations, was won with a Greener Hammerless Gun. Mr. Trecastle first, with 
a Greener gun, 24 kills out of 25; Mr. Blake with a Greener gun third, 23 kills out of 25; Mr. Grace with a Greener gun fourth, 23 kills out of 24, ’ 
Without taking account of the prizes won in the United States, the following are some of the more important events that have fallen to W. W. Greener’s guns this year: 


Prix de Consolation. Monte Carlo, 1886 

President’s Trophy, Grympie (Queensland), 1st and 2d tied at 40 birds without a miss. 
The Australian Cup, 48 birds without a miss. £600 won. 

Hamilton, Canada, $1,00v. 

Melbourne Trophy. 

Sandhurst Winter Handicap. 

New South Wales Inter-Colonial Stakes, 1st, 2d and 3d. 

Messina Summer Cup. 


The W. W. Greener Trap Gun,. - $65 


Ranelagh Cup, Barn Elms. 

The ‘Star Prize,” London Gun Club, 

Gun Club Challenge Cup, London. 

Club Fund Cup, London. 

First in 12 sweepstakes at London. Second prizes too numerous to enumerate here. 

At a gun trial at Leavenworth, 1856, a Greener 12-bore gun beat fifty Hoglish and American 
guns, some of them 10-bores. 

Highteen exhibition-medals. Fiist prizes at all London gun trials since 1875. 


The ‘“‘Far-Killing” Duck Gun, - 


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$100 
275 


The Greener Hammerless Gun, from 100 The Greener Ejector Gun, from 
MAY BE OBTAINED OF 


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A hlet for th who “gun” ; . ; 7 
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along he shore. 

" PERE Oe : : a Genuine Russian skins (unlike sheep skins) are notaffected by water. Being very pliable they fit close to the person, and offer the most complete 
L Henne and Bea nee the bay birds live, and | |,.,iection from the cold and penetrating winds of winter. Our best quality jackets will last a lifetime, it being almost impossible to wear one 
Ay! f Fe Pay ses aA Where they £0 to breed, | Ut, thus making it the cheapest winter garment one can secure. They are so light weight and take up so little room that one can be worn between the 
Hi. see utero te apauid Tetraiter ve » | vest and undercoat, thus rendering a heavy Overegwe eatils Meee ey Bee eae noldess Worthen fer driving, Depa: riding, skating, sleigh- 

- : 3 « ing and hunting in cold climates they are extensively used. or Duck and Coot Shooting they are indispensable. ‘ae 
‘TH. A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of : All who wish to secure a GEN VINE RUSSIAN SKIN should order it immediately before we get Out of sizes, as but a limited number of the 
genuine article can be obtained each year. In ordering send measure around. chest, 


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Iv. Nomenclature—A list of our American: species 

A 1 Quality, Genuine Russian Skins, Black or Tan Color, $13.00 
A Quality, American Skins, Tan Color........ -.......--..-+- 15.00 


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V. Localities—Where to go to shoot them, 
JOHN P. LOVELL'S SONS, 147 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 


B Quality, American Skins, Black Color, $10.00 
C Guality, American Skins, Black Color, 3.09% 


Vi. Blinds and Decoys—How to shoot them after 
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handsomely | ay an TOs 


i nd sent 1 or ress paid by us. | 
| ROBLISHING 00. Jambios Plaine, Wiese 


y Improved Sin 


[shea : 100 FIRST-CLASS 
sf rar Lit SHOT SPORTING RIFLES § 


WErRIT 


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Sportsmen's Goods, — 


‘STAMPED !© at $10 each, of the following calibers, viz.: .22, .3Y, .38, .44 and .45. 


This is a rare chance to buy an A No. | Rifle very low. 


Lifer. also the Whitney-Kennedy Repeating Rifles of .38-40, .40-60, .44-40 & .45-60 eal. at low rates. 


Catalogues and Price Lists on application to the manutacturers. 


Simple, Effective, Reliable. 


Gun and Hardware Trade. Ask your Dealers 


’ 32 & .88-cal., Central Fire. Nickel Plated, Rubber Stock, 


New Automatica 
DOUBLE ACTION 


Sold everywhere by the 
for them. Manufactured by 


HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON, Worcester, Mass. 


FISHING 


BL 


Bishing Pants. 


Hodgman Rubber Co., 


459 & 461 BROADWAY, Cor. Grand St., 


NEW YORK. 


ARE OFFERING THE LARGEST STOOK OF 


| Rubber Fishing Outfits, 


COMPRISING 


PANTS, 


FISHING BOOTS, 


ANKEHTS, 


Light, Black, White or Tan Color Coats, 


AND COMPLETE 


RUBBER SPORTING OUTFITS. 


ESTABLISHED 1838, 


HEADQUARTERS FOR 


Rubber Sporting Goods. 


2 © India 


AND 


— 


Yacht Bucket. 


New York 


205 BROADWAY, 


- GOODYEAR’S 


Rubber Glov 


BZ 503 & 505 BROADWAY, 


Co, 


Canoe Bed. 


Rubber Goods of Every Description. 


SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. 


City. 


Shot Shell Loader. 


Capper, De-capper and Rammer, All nicely polished and nickel plated. The most 
simple and perfect tool of the kind ever made. A nickel plated Powder and Shot- Measure 


and Wad Starter with each Tool. 10 and 12-gauge only. 


Sent by Mail on 


A. P. CLARKE, Guns, Revolvers and Ammunition. 


20 Chambers Street, New York City. 


put up 


14 First Prize Medals, 


receipt of $1.10. 


KIMBAL.IWsS SATIN 


2 .STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES. 


Peopie of refined taste who desire exceptionally fine 
cigarettes should use only our Straight Cut, 

in satin packets and boxes otf 

Os, 20s, 508 and 100s. 


WM. S. KIMBALL & CO, 


REVOLVER. 


Send for Catalogue, 


‘| fishing quarters, wiueey ‘waterproof fishin 
cigars aad tobacco, boo q of angling, and 


th 


itn gle Shot Sporting Rifles. 


NEY ARMS Co., New EKaven, Conn. 


HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON'S 


SPORTSMEN’S DEPOT. 


(EsTABLISHED 1836), 


First Pramium at World’s Fair at New York, ana 
Oentennial Exhibitio 


in. 


Ho 


JOHN KRIDER. 
N.E. Cor. Second and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia 
ne DEALER IN ‘ 

Fishing Tackle, Guns & Sporting Goods 
Salmon, Bags and Trout Flies dressed to order 
“Krider’s” Celebrated Center Enamel Split 
Bamboo Rods. Spratt’s Patent Dog 


Biscuits and Cheltenham Beef 
Fibrine Dog Cakes. 


Taxidermy in all its branches. 


Agent for West Jersey Game Protective Society 
Repairing promptly attended to. 


Philadelphia Fishing Tackle House, 


Fine Fishing Tackle 
OF EVERY DESORIPTION. 


A Specialty of Hand-Made Bethabara 
Wood Bait and Fly Rods, 
All Fly-Tyers’ Requisites, Feathers, Hackles, 


Mountings for Amateur Kod 
Makers, in sets or separate. 


etc. 


Six-strip Hexagonal Split Bamboo Trout, Bags, 
Fly and Bait Rods, two tips, cane-wound butts, 
not ferruled or varnished, sent to any address 
for $6.50 each, 


65-p. illustrated price list of tackle, wood and rod 
mountings, &c., by mail for 10 cts. in stamps. 


A. B. SHIPLEY & SON, 


503 Commerce St., Philadephia, 


J. KANNOFSKY & CO., 


Practical Glass Blowers, 


Artificial eyes for, bisa, apis and pe auseeimt 
O868. Btalogus iree oO charge vy mail, 
noe 369 Canal Street, New York, 


The English “ Fishing Gazette.” 


Devoted to angiing, river, lake and sea fishing, and 
fisheulturs, 


Kivery Saturday, 16 pages, folio, price 2d. 
Volume XI. commenced with number 429 for 
‘ July 11, 1885 
ercaree gen B. POET $5.20 
Free b st for one year for 128. 6d. (say $8.20) to 
4 ay address vi the United States, 

Sent direct from the office for any portion of a 

yeas atthe above rate. U. 


rivers; reports from ang clubs; fishculture and 

natural history; io tone angling notes and 
ueries; angling exchange column; notices of 
hing tackle, books, &c., and other features. 

A copy of the current number can be had (post 
free by pending six cents in stamps to R. B. Mars- 
ton, the FISHING GAZETTE office, 12 and 13, 
Fetter-lane, London. : 

The FISHING GAZEITE circulates extensively 
among anglers and ‘country gentlemen in all parts 
of the Empire. as 

“There 18 a large public interestin fishing, , , 
An excellent class organ.’’—World, 

“One of ee cea authorities en these and kindred 


subjects. °— 2 i 
“A brighter and gayer little paper is not pub 
ic eS EAL Le : . 1 
The FISHING GAZETTE is quoted by the Times 
and all the best papers. 
Qxe of the best mediums for ' 
ADVERTISEMENTS 
general adver 
in all parta 
of the country and abroad, 
Offce—12 and 13, Fetter-lane Loudon 


iv FOREST AND STREAM. 


— 


Aurnuinition, ete. 
ORANGE SPORTING 


POWDER, 


Orange Lightning. 
Orange Ducking. 
Orange Rifle. 
Creedmoor, 


ELECTRIC BLASTING APPARATUS, 


Send postal card for Iitustrated Pamphlet, showing 
sizes of grains of powder, Furnished free. 


Laflin & Rand Powder Co., 


29 MURRAY S8T., N. Y. 


GUNPOWDER! 


Dupont’s Rifle, Sporting and 
Blasting Powder. 
THE MOST POPULAR POWDER IN USE! 


Duront’s Gunrowpar Miurs, established in 
1802, have maintained their great reputation for 
eighty-four years. Manufacture the following 
celebrated brands of powder: 

Dupont’s Crystal Grain.—Nosg. 1 eee se) to 4 
(pee) unequalled in strength, quickness and clean-= 
iness; ages for glass all 
Packed in‘1 Ib, canisters. 

Dupont’s Eagle Ducking.—Nos. 1 Races) to 
3 (fine); burns slowly, strong and very clean; great 
penetration, with a close pattern; adapted for 
glass-ball, pigeon, duck and other shooting, with 
either muzzle or breech-loaders. Packed in 1 lb. 
and 5 Ib. canisters and 614 and 1214 lb. kegs. 

Dupont’s Choke Bore.—Specially adapted for 
“Choke Bore” Guns, and particularly for prairie 


and upland shooting. Burns slowly, strong and 
moist; does not cake or burn on the barrek, gives 
both a good penetration and a close pattern; will 
be found we'l adapted for glass-ball and. pigeon 
shooting. Made of two sizes only, Nos. % and No, | 
5, et okie coarsest. Packed in 614 lb. kegs 
an . canisters. : 

(Histablished 1750.) 


Abbey Mills, Redditch, England. 


clean powder, ot very fine grain, for pistol shoot- 
MANUFACTURERS OF THE 


ing. Packed in 1 lb. canistere and 614 Ib. kegs. 
CELE EE HR A IT = wD 


Sportsmen's Gong. 


| WILLIAM MILLS & SON, 
Fine Fishing ‘Tackle, 


No. 7 Warren Street, N. Y. 


SOLE AGENTS FOR 


H.L. Leonard’ssplit Bamboo Rods. 


oc. B. WIiILBInNnNSsSomw, 


Oi. 


Medals and Badges 


& SPECIALTY. 
and pigeon shooting. 


Special designs furnished on applica- 
tion free of charge. 


Dupont’s Rifle Fg. ‘Sea Shooting.’’—FF¥¢g. 
and FFEg. The Fg. for long-range rifle shooting, 
the FFg. and FFFg. for general use, burning 
strong and moist. Packed in % Ib.,11b. and 5 Ib. 
canisters, 644, 12446 and 25 lb. kegs. Ig. coarse, 
FEF¢g. fine. 

Dupont’s Sporting, Mining, SarPrrnG and Blast- 
ing Powders of all sizes and descriptions. Special 
Grades for Export. Also Rifle, Cartridge, Mus- 
ket, Cannon, Mortar, Mammoth, Hexagonal, Cub- 
ical and Pellet Powder U.S. Govt. Standard. 

Powder manufactured to order of any required 
grain or proof. ~ : tte ok 

Agencies in all the cities and principal towns 
throughout the United States. 

K. EL. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO,, 
87 Beaver street, New York. 


N,B.—Use none-but DUPONT’S Fg. or FF ¢. for 
long-range rifle shooting. 


Oriental Powder Mills, 
BOSTON, MASS. 

Western Sporting, ... \. . 
Wild Fowl! Shooting, | 

__Falcon-Ducking, |- 


WING SHOT 


SPORTING POWDER. 


AGENCIES AT ALL PRINCIPAL POINTS - 
IN THE WEST, 


Tish Hocks, Enamel Silk Lines, 
Trout & Salmon Flies, ete. 


= ee 


BROOKLYN, E D,N.Y. 


THE NEW L. C. SMITH 


Send for illustrated and descriptive pamphlet, 


FERGUSON'S PATENT ADJUSTABLE 


Ss 

Refiecting Lamps, 
as. 2 With Silver Plated Loco- 

es = motive Reflectors. 
“Qe For Night Hunting and 
j=) Wishing, Camping, Boating, 
=) Driving at Night, etc.” — ] 
Excelsior Dash Lamp, 


"Superior to all others. ° 


_ Send stamp tor’ 
Illustrated Catalogue. 


ALBERT FERGUSON, Office, 65 Fulton St., N.Y. 


This new gun embodies all the essential features of our hammer gun, to 
gether with a new oscillating cocking mechanism and automatic and inde- 
pendent safety combined. This gun is not equalled in ease of manipulation, 
symmetry, durability and shooting qualities by any hammerless gun made. 


Cartridge Tournament prizes, five of them used the “L. C. Smith 
aes Sees BO erS POL st aa Se es eat aes Pn al H. 
N. Y.; Fred Erb, Jr., La Fayette, Ind.; J, C. Hendershot, Clevelan i SS et: 

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE AND-PRICE LIST. 


~~ ==“ 1 =<C, SMITH, Syracuse, N. Y. 


Hunting Boots or Shoes, Wholesale 
or Retail. JOHN D. RETHEL, Man’f’r of 


Sportsmen’s Goods, 124 Chambers st., N.Y. 
Send for Prices. No Postal Cards, 


+ 


Iq D er 
Katon’s Rust Prevenior. | 
For GUNS. CUTLERY and SUKGICAL INSTRU 
MENTS. Specially adapted for salt water shooting. 
Yor sale “at all principal stores. Western. 
wade supplicd dy EH. EH. EATON, 53 State street, | 
Shicago, I. Cannot be sent by mail. hy 
Manufactured sclelyby  . .., . 
GEO. B. EATON, 570 Pavonia Avenue, 
_ Jevsey, City. NJ 


. FLLE BINDERS, | 
Rize to suit Former anp STREAM, — 
BOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, ..... 
Price, @1.50. === | s 


“Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking Guns-a Specialty. 
. Send for lilustrated Catalogue containing full description. 


P-L. CG. SMIT H, Maker, Syracuse, NY. ry 


- z x i imate targets for a place in the Chamberlin 
Of the eleven gentlemen who broke 100 straight inanima g sr ae ee tne eh: 
MecMurchy, Syracuse, 


Aunuunvition, ete. 


The Hazard Powder Co. 


MANUFACTURERS OF 


Hazard’s “Electric Powder.’’ 
Nos, 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse). Unsurpassed in point 
of strength and cleanliness, Packed msquare ¢anis 
ters of one pound only, 


Hazard’s ‘American Sporting.’* 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse). In1 1b. caniatersand 
64 Ib. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short gins, 

Hazard’s ‘Duck Shooting.” 


Nos, 1 (fine) to6 (coarse). In 1 and 5 lb. caxistera 
and 634 and 12}4 Ib. kegs. Burns slowly, aid very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and wih ceat 
penetration. Wor field, forest or water sheotzing it 
ranks any other brand and 1s equally serviea blefor 
muzzle or breechloaders. } 

Hazard’s “Kentucky Rifle.’ . 

FEFG, FFG and “Sea Shooting” FG inkiees of 25, 
1216 and 644 Ibs. and cans of 5lbs. PYG is also 
packed in 1 and 14 1b. canisters. Burns strong md 
moist.’ The FF¥G and FFG are fayorite brands fr 
ordinary sporting and the ‘‘Sea Shooting” FG is tle 
standard Rifle Powder of the Country. ' 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder 


GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKFT POYV- 
DER: also, SPECIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT @ 
ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUFA™ 
TURED TO ORDER, f 

The above can be had of dealers, or of the Corti- 
pany’s Agents, in every prominent city or whoe- 
sale at our office. 5 

63 PINE STREET, NEW YORK 

When ordering shells insist that thet be 

loaded with Hazard Powder. 


OUR NEW ALASKA; 


7 


The Seward Purchase Vindicaed. 
By CHARLES HALLOOK, 


CONTENTS:—Itinerary of the Trip. 4s Hx- 
cursionists see it. Economically Con- 
sidered. An Interior View. Hsme of 
the Siwash: Good Indians, WMdicine 
and Mythology. Alaska’s Minera’Wealth, 
Commercial Hisheries. Rambls Along 
Shore. The Glacier Fields. lussia in 
America, Seals of the Pribylofe 


The several chapters are devotel to Bie 


counts of travel and adventure, deeript*ions 
of the country and its inhabitant, a con- 
sideration of its resources, and its hisor y and 
present condition. 


210 pp., Illustrated. Price $.£+0. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 
39 Park Row, New Yorks 
Lonbon: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Sorp By ALL DEALERS Turoucnour THe WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION—!I878. 


MARTIN'S “Busi- 
» ness” Braided Silk 
= Lines are made of the 
very bese silk, botb 
raw and soft, and are all that can be desired. 
Circulars and samples free. Made only by E. J. 
MARTIN, Rockville, Conn, 


GOLD MEDAL, PARIS, 187% 
BAKER'S 


Breakfast Cocoe. 


s—e Warranted absolutely pure 
Cocoa, from which the excess of 
Oil has been removed. It has three 
times the strengih of Cocoa mixed 
with Starch, Arrowroot or Sugar, 
\\\ and is therefore far more ecqnomi- 
| EW cal, costing less than one cent @ 
cup. It is delicious, nourishing, 
1 atrengthening, easily digested, and 
by admirably adapted for inyalids as 
Lig well as for persons in health. 
" Sold by Grocers everywhere. 


C0., Dorchester, Mass. 


1 


W. BAKER & 


The “L.C.Smith Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 
| BREECH-LOADING GUN! 


‘It has our Patent Joint Cheek and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator, 


‘ Hammers below the line of 


sight when cocked. 


—_ -t 


STHONGENT FANTENIAG 
| WEIGHTS: — 


No. 


. 


—_— J 


; *) 


- 


“No. 10. auge, 8i¢ to.11 Tbs... 


Wo Cooking! 


OS SS3INN 


~ STAMPED... 


BEWARE OF WORTHLESS IMITATIONS! 
See each cake is stamped “SPRATTS PATENT” and a ‘‘X.” 


Cod Liver Oil Dog Cakes. 


Especially beneficial for bupbies recovering from distemper, and for Dainty 
Feeders and Sick or 


Mange Cure, 50 cts. 

Liniment for Sprains, 50 cts. 

Cure for Canker of Ear, 50 cts. 

Stimulant for Growth of Hair 
50 cts. . } 

Cure for Worms, 50 cts. 

Purging Pills, Cough Pills, 
50 cts. 


‘et Dogs. 


CAT FOOD. 


in Sc. half-ponnd packets. Sufficient to feed a cat for 2 days. 


FORAGE BISCUITS: 


Invaluable for CODE MODI TICrSSs: and as a change of food, especially in 
the case of bad feeders, 


F PPY, Biscuits, Plain Round Dog B’scuits, Pet Dog Biscuits, 
¢ ound Oat Meal Dog Biscuits. Bone Meal for Puppies. 


Prepared Puppy F'cood. 
A Boon to Breeders! Rears Puppies from Birth. 


SP 


“THE COMMON 


Pictures of the Field. 


-Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracv. 


Mr. JOHN M. Tracy has won a reputation for his faithfu portraits of dogs and his beau- 
titul and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
a pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
giasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 

_ We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in prioter’s ink), 
i these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals, 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches. They are as follows: 


Title of Picture. Name of Dog or Dogs. 
Quail Shooting in Tennessee, - : - Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - - - Dash Ili. and Countess Mav 
On the Grouse Moor, - < “ > - Emperor Fred 


Quail Shooting in Neversink Valley, - - - Croxteth and Sensation 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
o9 Park Row, New York. 


l “Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE. 


1. The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
; 8. The Fox and His Guests, 
; 4, The Foolish Fish. 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
i 6, The Unlucky Bass. 
%. The Shrike and the Hawk, 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and spertsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general, Price 10 cents. 
For sale by all newsdealers. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
39 Park Kow, New York, 


LONDON: Davins & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


ennel Record and Account Book. 


Tar Kennet REcoRD and Account Boox consists of a series.of carefully prepared blank 
eniry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, seles, prize wionings, receipts and expenses. and other 
m emoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
pvery experienced breeder. Ample provision is also made for recording other miuor trans- 
tions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
heir Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
) of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 
| In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken 10 facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
totnem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
more careful system of record than they have been accustomed to preserve, 200 pages 
(Size 9x114 in.), price $3. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 
' Specimen Pages Free on Application. ; r 


SENSATION. 


_ We have for saie an elegant steel engraving of the celebrated 
pointer Sensation. Size oi plate, 14x20; size of sheet, 22x28. 


Price, $1 each. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUR. CO... 89 Park Row, N. Y. 


i Rabbit Hounds. 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


DOG SOAP. 


Non-Poisonous and free from the danger attending the use of Carbolic Acid. 
Instantly destroys Vermin infesting the skin, and keeps 
the coat in exhibition condition. 


SENSE OF DOG DOCTORING.” 
25 Cents, or post free, 28 cents. 
Pamphiet on Canine Diseases, and Full List of Medicines, Post Free. 


RATTS PATENT (AMERICA) LIMITED, 239, 241, 243 & 245 East Fifty-Sixth St. N.Y 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16in. high, 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, 
0, Hloand 720 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
OCIATED FANCINRS, 237 South Highth st., 
iladelphia, Pa. sep2,tt 


t. Bernardsand Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 


tss 


F, 


A large lot of English setters, taken in exchange 
for other dogs, wil! be closed out at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to have 
fair nose. Ages from6toi5 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the money 
will be returned. ASSOCIATED FANCIERS 
237 South Eighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. _ sep?,tt 


ae SE 
Ko SALE.—FINE BRED LUEWELLIN 
seftex dog, small size, 3 yrs. old, first. class 
on partridge, quail and woodcock; grand field 
dog; has had much experience on game. Price 
$125. J. C. CAHOON, Taunton, Mags. lt 


M. GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 

Y Ireland, is prepared to purchase and ship dogs 
for importers. Dogs purchased from him had the 
following prizes awarded to them: At New York 
and Chicago, 1883, sixteen firsts, nine special, three 


second and one third, At New York, 1884, seven 


firsts, six specials and one third 


FOREST AND STREAM. 
She Kennel, ao alt = 
“= PRiz2a2aEe: MEDALS. 

The Original English Dog Food. Best and Cheapest. 90,000 Dogs Consume Two Hundred Tons Weekly, and Eat no other Food. 
No Trouble! 


SPRATTS PATENT Meat “Fibrine” Vegetable Dog Cakes ‘With Beetroot. 


SPRATTS PATENT 


Orisinal English Wredicines., 


Alterative Cooling Powders, 
0 cts. 
Cure for Kheumatism, etc. 50. 
Cure for Jaundice, 50 cts, 
Tonic Condition Pills, 50 cts. 
Cure for Distemper, $1.00, 
Diarrhea and Dysentery 
Cure, $1.00. 


CANADIAN 


COUNT WIND’EM. 


The property of KR. Ll. Purcell Liewellin, 
AND 


BELLE OF BOW, 


The property of Barclay Field, 
ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS IN 


“LAND AND WATER,” 


WITH WEEKLY ARTICLES ON 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T. Teasdale-Buckell, 


Who sent to America all the imported Liewellin 
Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 
winning brace of setters in the English National 

Field Trials, and has hunted as many winners of 

the Field Trial Derby. 

LAND AND WATER mailed direct to any part 
ot the world outside the United Kingdom, from 
the office, at following rates: 12 months, 17s. 6d.; 
6 months, 8s. 9d.; 8 months, 4s. 6d. Single copies 
mailed for fourpence. 


OFFICE: 182, Strand, London, Eng. 
FIRST LESSONS 


Dog Training 
Standards aud Points of Jndgiog 
ALL BREEDS OF DOGS. 


Being the Standards of Stonehenge” and also 
those adopted by Specialty Ciubs, 
vevised to Date. 


‘Price, 25 Cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
29 Park Row, New York. 


bl: SER WAR De. 


Champion Plinlimmon—Duchess cf Leeds, 


GLOERO Race booked for 


puppies, from above pair 
of EengtipA prize winners, 

“pS Zinfimmon’’ id the fargesf 
Sf. Bernazd in fAe word; 
aeigAL, 219 f65., Beight, de 
ind, abOAoufder ** fduchedd”’ 
id 81 ind. af ORoufder, weighs 
in condition 100 f66., She Rad 
won dome 30 prized; Aer pupd 
éRouta be excepfionaffy fazge. 
@Owo are afready dofd, onfy five 
witf bedofdin aff; price, SOO, 
dogo; $200, bitched, 

PROGRESSIVE KENNELS, 
BS latteersin-. EL. Ne 


--Fnglish Setters Boarded. 


Warm and healthy location and personal at- 
tention given. As I employ no attendants, onlya 
limited number will be accommodated. 

Address H. J. PIERRE, 

Winsted, Conn. 


Bohannan’s Maggie Skin Cure. 
A positive and absolute cure for 


Cures quicker, cheaper and better MANGE. 
than any article ever offered to the public. Two 
cakes, #1, post paid. Nocure no pay. Address 
A. A, RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn. 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co,, 


’ PALMYRA, WN. Y., 
Aré now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 
graphs taken by Mr, Walker at the Hastern Field 
Trials. Lists and prices on appHeation, 


NTo Mess! 


NONE ARE_ 
OS SSaINO 


POULTRY MEAL, GAME MEAL AND “CRISSEL,” 


TO INSURE A LARGE AND FERTILE STOCK OF EGGS. 


Samples and full particulars, post free. 


GROUND Se ae BONE MEAL FOR POUL- 


Y OR CHICKS. 


CARDIAC, A TONIC FOR POULTRY. 
Roup Paste, 50 cts. 


Cure for Chicks, 50 cts. Disinfectant tor Poultry Houses, 
per packet, 25 cts. Insect Powder, per tin, 25 cts. 


PIGHON FOOD for Rearing Young Squabs. 


Tonic Condition Paste, 50 cts. Gape 


Pamphlet on Pigeon Rearing, post free. 


Poultry and Pigeon Soap 


“The Common Sense of Poultry Keeping,” 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 
“The Common Sense of Pheasant Rearing,” 10 cts., post free 12 cts. 


DOWN-TOWN Depot: 18 South William Street, New York. 


ne 518 S. James Street, Montreal. 


| Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ec for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated dogs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paner, size 10x12. 


LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
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Le Black Vulture and Head of Chimney Swift............. $4 G0 Bohemian Waxwing..... . $6 00 
Oe ee ee Rete bey ane ig Ba i Ha - aroun Parro pace, ea 10 00 See area ie - 500 
: oe edtail Hawk............+. olden - winge ood- White-bellied Swallow. 5 00 
WTROPEAN PUA Jer Falcon,........0..+000- 1000 pecker......0 ccc. e.se, 5 00 Cliff Swallow............ 5 00 
MESSENGER, Proprietor. Sparrow Hawk............. 8 00 Pileated Woodpecker...... 800 Barn Swallow........ 5 00 
Swallow-tailed Kite..... - 800 Belted Kingfisher.......... 700 White-headed Pigeon...... 7 00 
\¥ W hite-headed Hagle....... 1200 Yellow-billed Cuckoo...... 500 BlacksRaileeet ..- 800 
OU A IL SHO OTL NG Pigeon Hawk..... ......... 700 Mangrove Humming Bird. §00 | Yellow Rail.............. 3 00 
f ® | Black-winged Hawk....... 700 Ruby Throat Humming + Pa ee S’dpiper.. 7 00 

The undersigned haye leased the well-known | Duck Hawk................ 10 00 Bitch wanadtes.o- cee eee ee 6 00 Little Sandpiper......... 
Bellevue Hotel at High Point, N. C., and ean | Fish Hawk................. 10 00 Columbia Humming Bird. 5 00 Pectoral Sandpiper...... 7 00 

offer to visiting sportsmen unsurpassed quail | Barn Owl,.................- 500 Forktail Flycatcher....... 5 09 1 Red-backed Sandpiper.. f : 

shooting. We have leased the shooting privil- | Crow..............0:ss.s+0e+ 500 Arkansas, Say’s & Swal- Semi-palmated Sandpiper. 6 00 
eges overa large extent of excellent and well- | Fish Crow........-......... 6 00 low-tail Flycatcher. ..... 890 Curlew Sandpiper.......... 6 00 
stocked ground, much of it never SaNGUE been= | BIMe Waves o peowa es cere « 700 Pipiry Flycatcher.......... 400 Great Marble Godwit wines +. cree, 
shot over. Wecanfurnish good dogs and com- | Crow Blackbird La onreenases 700 Kingbird...... agence ee 400 Esquimaux Curlew........ 6 00 
petent guides if desired. Quail are unusually | Redwing Blackbird........ 800 Great-crested Flycatcher. 400 Spotted Sand LBOrs ners , 600 
pent this season, and from now to the close of | Baltimore Oriole........... 800 Olive-sided Flycatcher.... 400 Solitary Sandpiper........ . 600 
he open season, April 1, is the best time for Orchard Oriole......-..-... 800 Small green-crested Fly- Yellowleg Sandpiper....... 5 00 
shooting. The hotel accommodations are excel- | Boat-tail Grackle.......... UAL Ue Wei ielarss Ot eS eae 400 Greenshank Sandpiper.... 5 00 
Jent, and good livery service can always be se- | Rusty Grackle .......... . 700 Wood Pewee,.............. 400 Glossy Ibisi.. Le eccner 7 Ov 
cured. For further information address Nuttall’s Marsh Wren..... 500 White-eyed Vireo ........, 400 Night Heron..... Se te Su0O 

JAS. E. TOMLINSON & BRO., Common Marsh Wren..... 500 Red-eyed Vireo............ 400 Yellow - crowned Night 
Bellevue Hotel, High Point, N. C. Crested Titmouse.......... 500 Yellow-throated Vireo.... 4 00 23 teynavat Poe ener cpr » 800 
OO rnennes i Hudson Bay Titmouse..... 400 Green black-capped Fly- Green Heron.............:. 8 00 
UIET, HOMELIKE, FIRST-CLASS ACCOM- | Carolina Titmouse......... 4 00 CALCH OR Ials och oe ean 400 Great White Heron...... .. $00 
, modations, one mile from post office and | Mocking Bird.............. 800 Wilson’s Flycateher....... 400 Peale’sand ReddishEgrets 9 00 
teiegraph station, with fine view of the Gulf, ' Hermit Thrush.... ...... 300 Canada Flycatcher........ 4'00° Blue-Heroms: ae 8 00 
where there is good, deep water fishing, and fair Wood Thrush....... .... 300 Bonaparte’s Flycatcher... 4 00 Wlayningosnees ee eae 10 00 
shooting can be had one mile east_of Cedar Keys. | Brown Thrasher........... 8.00 Hooded Warbler......... . 400 White-tronted Goose...... 10 00. 
Boats constantly on hand for fishing. The fine | Prairie Titlark............. 400 Kentucky Warbler.... ... 400 Mallard Duck............. » 12°00 
8-ton cabin sloop Ella M. Little fitted up in first- | Brown Titlark.,....... .... 400 Bay-breasted Warbler..... 400 Black Duck................ 12 00 
class style, with four bunks for cruising down | Grass Finch.........,...... 400 Pine-creeping Warbler.... 400 GadwallDugk.............- 12 00 
the Gulf or to westward, can be chartered. Also | Henslow’s Bunting........ 400 Azure Warbler............. # OOD SWo0d Dtick....0. code cee 15 00 
a good, staunch, light draft 24ft. catboat. Hav- | Chipping Sparrow......... 400 Yellowpoll Warbler....... 400 Canvas-back Duck......... 15 00 
ing had eighteen years experience on the Gulf | Field Sparrow.... ......... 400 Rathbone Warbler......... 400 Redhead Duck............. 8 00 
Coast, am prepared to help fit out parties for | Seaside Finch.............. 400 Children’s Warbler........ 400 Ringneck Duck.,.......... 7 00 
cruising or give any desired information. Lincoln’s Finch..., ....... 400 Yellow Redpoll Warbler.. 400 Broadbill Duck............ 7 00 
For further particulars address Song Sparrow.........---.- 400 Black and Yellow Warbler 4 00 ' Hider Duck......./......... 10 00 
ALFRED P. JONES, White-throated Sparrow... 400 Swainson’s Warbler.....,. 4°00 e Simewiss ee orttecen buena 10 00 
Formerly of Homosassa, ne Senate Sparrow... i i Pash niass ees AE: ' a REDS Reco ete eset sh i 

ox 104, Cedar Keys, Florida. owhee Bunting........... arbonay Varbler....... Tested Grebe: 22.5... i6c. 
pee ESS Purple Finch... 5.00 Nashville Warbler, 1... 40 Black Skimmer 01100011. 09 

ILD TURKEY, QUAIL AND RABBITS. rossbill........ . ack an Thi reeper. Arctic Pern..-..,...,-. THe o 

Sportsmen eoitie South in search of good | Pine Grosbeak...,......... 7 00S SViOOGEW renters |e eees 400 Sandwich Tern............. 5 00 
shooting locality can find none better than War-| Blue Grosbeak............. 7 CO : Winter Wren............ 3 00 They esa top ae se eta Sa 5 00 
renton Junction, Fauquier Co., Va, Wild Tur- | Rose-breasted.Grosbeak... 800 | Rock Wren............ .»» 800 Ragzor-billed Auk.......... 6 00 
key, Quail and Rabbits in abundance. Good | Nighthawk................. (70" (Gedar Birdy nessa renee 400 Great Auk..............2.2, 10 00 


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BEING THE LES ErupES DE MAITRE PIERRE 
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PAR M. ANTONIN ROUSSET. 
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Price, $1.50. 


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Sportamen’s Gonds. } Auvuunition, ete. 


WILLIAM MILLS & SON, [Re Ba.tands 
Fine Fishing Tackle, | “metre. 


Nos, 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse). Unsurpassed in point 
of strength and cleanliness. Packed in square canis 
ters of one pound only. 


No. v4 Warr en Street, N e Y : Hazard’s ‘‘American Sporting.”’ 


Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse). Ini Ib. canisters and 
614 Ib. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 


SOLE AGENTS FOR land prairie shooting. Well adapted to short guns. 


Hazard’s “Duck Shooting.” 


1 Nos, 1 (fine) to6 (coarse), In 1 and 5 1b. canisters 
y] and 614 and 1214 lb. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 

r clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 

+ 2 @ | Penetration. Wor field, forest or water shooting it 


ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders, 


Hazard’s ‘*Kentucky Rifle.’’ 


GS. B. WiLmin Son ATES, Ses ane Beas pote Fe anaes Os 
8 John St., near Broadway, WN. Y. oi) 


packed in 1 and ¥,1b. canisters. Burns strong and 
MANUFACTURING JEWELER, 


moist. The FFFG and FFG are favorite brands for 
Medals and Badges 


ordinary sporting and the “Sea Shooting” FG is the 
standard Rifle Powder of the Country. 
A SPECIALTY. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder, 


GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
DER; also. SPECIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT OF 
ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUFAO- 
TURED TO ORDER, 

The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- 
pany’s Agents, in every prominent city or whole- 
sale at our office. 

63 PINE STREET, NEW YORK. 

‘When ordering shells insist that they be 
loaded with Hazard Powder. 


OUR NEW ALASKA; 


Special designs furnished on applica- 
tion free of charge, 


The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 
By CHARLES HALLOCE. 


CONTENTS :—Itinerary of the Trip. As Ex- 
cursionists see it. Economically Con- 
sidered, An Interior View. Home of 
the Siwash. Good Indians. Medicine 
and Se Cae Alaska’s Mineral Wealth, 
Commercial Fisheries. Rambles Along 


es i SP RS a 7 meni Shore. The Glacier Fields. Russia in 
‘Dr. Baxter” Saimon Rod. America. Seals of the Pribylofs. 


Split Bamboo, German Silver Trimmings, price $22; warranted. Chubh’s New Dlus- 
trated list for 1887, in which this rod is described, is now ready. Send for one. Address The several chapters are devoted to ac- 


iPS POrSem MELD CGE meee counts of travel and adventure, descriptions 


B = 5 of the country and its inhabitants, a con- 
, The Fishing Rod Manufacturer: | sideration of its resources, and its history and 


210 pp., lilustrated. Price $1.50. 
Canvce ana Gamp Gooker y= Forest and Stream Publishing Co,, 


By “SENECA.” 39 PARK Row, New York, 


Lonpon: Dayies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 
A practical cook book for canoeists, Corinthian sailors and outers. Practical because 


the author gives explicit and intelligible directions for preparing such dishes as he has him- : : T 


self actually tested in camp and on a cruise. This is just where the recipes differ from the 

absurdly impracticable dishes given in some so-called camp cookery books. The cooking 

outfit is described, and numerous hints on camp economy add to the value of the work. STEEL PENS 
Sato By ALL DEALERS Torouchour = WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION—-!878. 


Cloth, 96 pages. Price $1.00. 


NEW YORE: forrst AND STREAM PUBLISHING Co., 39 Park Row. 
LONDON: Davims & Co., 1 Finch Lane. Cornhill. MARTIN'S ‘Busi- 
s ness” Braided Silk 


wm Lines are made of the 
wi best silk, both 


THE NEW L C SM ITH Bat and iN. a are a that can be desired. 
a > Circulars and samples free. Made only by E. J, 
; : MARTIN, Rockyille, Conn. 
HAMMERLESS GUN, Ba 
[MOLLER’S wittin 
No COD-LIVER Ol] 


General 
Debility, 
Scrofula, 
Rheumatism 


This new gun embodies all the essential features of our hammer gun, to or Consumption, 
gether with a new oscillating cocking mechanism and automatic and inde- is superior to any 1m de. 
pendent safety combined. This gun is not equalled in ease of manipulation, Wieaew obtuse axid:aniall 
symmetry, durability and shooting qualities by any hammerless gun made, . vy | * De 
Of the eleven gentlemen who broke 100 straight inanimate targets for a place in the Chamberlin medicinal yirtues and purity. 
Cartridge Tournament prizes, five of them used the “L. C. Smith” gun. The following are the gen- London, European and New 
eae ee Powers, Cleveland. Oi Andy, Meaders, Naghville, ponnss H. MeMurchy, Syracuse, | || york physicians pronounceit the 
yess rb, Jr., La Kayette, Ind,; J.C. ndershot, Clevelan : ists. - 
SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. burgh and best “Reid Seeker ey a? 
W.H.Schieffelin & C0.( 5.5 one canada 


L. C. SMITH, Syracuse, N. Y. 


The “L.C. Smith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 


BREECH-LOADING GUN! 


It has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
~ Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the hne of 
sight when cocked. 


THE 


a STRONGEST FASTENING KNOWN 
Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking Guns a Specialty. WEIGHTS: 
Send for Ilustrated Catalogue containing full description. ~ 


L. C. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. PONG Holigiaauge, 73 to 8 Ie, 


We have for sale a series of admirable 


‘he phototypes are 15x20 inches. 


Title of Picture. 
Quail Shooting in Tennessee. - 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - 
On the Grouse Moor, - 
Quail Shooting in Neversink Valley, . 


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FOREST AND STREAM. 


| The Bennet 
Pictures of the Field. 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracv. 


_, Mz. Joun M, TRacy has won a reputation for his faithfu por 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 
re I ; phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals. 
They are as follows: 


traits of dogs and his beau- 


Name of Dog or Dogs. 
- Gladstone and Peep o” Day 
Dash Ili. and Countess May 

- Emperor Fred 
Croxteth and Sensation 


> -~ 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
39 Park Row, New York. 


i 
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“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE. 


1. The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded, 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
8. The Fox and His Guests. 
. 4. The Foolish Fish. 
3. The Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 


A series of seven fables in p 


%. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


rose and to every one-a picture, 


All of them have pith and point best appreciated by. anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 


the wise and foolish of the world in general. 


Price 10 cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
39 Park Row, New York. 


LONDON; Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


For sale by all newsdealers. 
) 


entry forms for the use of the breeder, 
the record of stud yisits, whelps, sales, 


Kennel Record and Account Book, 


THE KENNEL RucoRD AND AcoouNT Book consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 


Imemoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 


ple provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 


actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 


ance. There are few breeders, 


even among those most systematic in preserving records of 


their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 


every experienced breeder. 


In tne preparation of the blank forms, 


and in the arrangement of the book, special care 


has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 


tothem, Itis hoped that with such a book 
& more careful system of record than shy. 
: (size 9x11} in.), price $8. Sent postpaid by t 


| SENS 


We have for sale an elegant steel engraving of the celebrated 
pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of sheet, 22x28, 
Price, $1 each. 
’ 


- 
COUNT WIND’EM., 
| The property of R. Li. Purcell Llewellin, 

: 


AND 
BELLE OF BOW, 
The property of Barclay Field, 
, ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS IN 
i 
: 


LAND AND WATER,” 


WITH WEEKLY ARTICLES ON 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T. Teasdale-Buckell, 


Who sent to America all the imported Llewellin 
Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 
winning brace of setters in the English National 
Field Trials, and has hunted as many winners of 
the Field Trial Derby. 


AND AND WATER mailed direct to any part 
of the world outside the United Kingdom, from 
the office, at following rates: 12 months, Tis, 6.5 
6 months, §s. 9d,; 3 months, 4s.6d. Single copies 
mailed for fourpence. 


FIRST LESSONS 


og Training 
‘Standards and Points of Judging 
ALL BREEDS OF DOGS. 


Being the Standards of “Stonehenge” and also 
those adopted by Specialty Clubs, 
Keyised to Date. 


Price, 25 Cents. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
39 Park. Roy, New York, 


at their command, breeders may generally adopt 

have been accustomed to 
e Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 
Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


reserve. 200 pages 


TION. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUR. OO... 39 Park Row, N. Y. 


Field Trial Winners. 


We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
following celebrated degs, winners of prizes at 
Field Trials, on toned paper, size 10x12. 

LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON . 
SUE. BYRON, GLADSOME, DON (Pointer), 
FAIRY, BELLE GLADSTONE, DASHING 
MONARCH, 


WHISKEY DIGI RaNGee B dosnie 
POINTERS TOM, PETH, CROXTETH. 


Price for the full set of thirty-two pictures 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address ? . . 
Pub. Co., 


13 Forest and Stream New York Cit 
ASHMONT’S LATEST WORK, 


A FRIEND IN NEED.’ This is a Household 
Guide for Man in Health and in Disease. It educates him toa 
correct understanding of Nature's Laws; it tells him how he 
should liye to maintain good health, and, when he is ill, how 
to determine and treat the disease from which he suffers, 
It has been said of this book: “Vo man who values the 
health of his fanuly should be without it.” Price, postpaid, $8. 


THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS. Asx- 
MON'T’S TREATISE on their General Management in Health 
and Treatmentin Disease, ‘‘ The best book on the subject ever 
published,” is the opinion ofall. Priee, postpaid, $2. 


PRINCIPLES OF DOG TRAINING. Orgi- 
nally “Dog Paths to Success,” by W. C. Percy, Esq. (“Kit 
Killbird”). Carefully revised and extended by ‘‘ ASHMONT.” 
This is especially designed for the amateur dog trainer. Price, 
postpald, 60 cents. 

These. works for sale by all the principal booksellers, orsent, 


postpaid, on receipt of price, by 


1, LORING THAYER, 186 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. 


Bohannan’s Magie Skin Cure. 
¢ A pone Oe a Gare for M 
Cures quicker, cheaper and better, 
than any article ofenehnea to the 
cakes, $1, post 
A. A. RAVI 


rer offe public. Two 
aid. No cure no pay. Address 
OND, South Norwalk, Conn. 


R SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 


ay petters ance 5 i thoroughly, fi Paper 
ose W logs Fess, 
gO, W. COVELL, a boro, Mass. 


= GENUINE 5 
rf ‘ “Ss (ul i ANN yao Rc 
a ~ Ea TE Q = ol 
us aco wih 4 ¥ o 3a 
Zz hg ZW\0 &% BY o YH 
oO. fe CD Ole ac 
25 19) z a0 


The Field Sporisman’s Picture Co, 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- 


Ghe Rentet. 


SPRATTS PATENT 


MEAT “FIBRINE” VEGETABLE 


DOG CAKES 


(WITH BEETROOT.) 
Beware of Worthless Imitations, 


SEE EACH CAKE IS STAMPED 
“SPRATTS PATENT” and a ‘X,” 


COD LIVER OIL DOG CAKES, 


Highly recommended by the ‘‘Wield’’ for Grey- 
Invaluable for dainty feeders, dogs of 
weak digestion, or for dogs recovering from 


hounds. 


severe illness. 


SPAT TS PATENT ‘init, 


239-245 EAST FUETY-SIXTH ST., 
NEW YORK. 


Down-Town Depot: 48 South Willian Street. 


PACTORIES also-at London, Bermondsey, S.E. 
Berlin, Viehof Brunnenstrasse. 


OQWoodift’s 
improved Jos goap 


Positively kills fleas and improves the coat. No 
Carbolic Acid, A pure white soap, 25 cts. 


Woodill’s Imp 
Mange Cure, 50cts. Eczema (Red Mange) Cure, 
50cts. Worm Syrup, 25 and 50cts. Cough Syrup, 
25 and 50 cts. Distemper Cure, 60cts. Liniment, 
50 cts. Purging,Tonic, and Cough Pills, 25 cts. each, 
Balsam for Wounds, Cropped Bars, &e., 25 cts. 


GEO. D. WOODILL, 
Wo. 713 Green Street, PHILADELPHIA. 


The Best in the Market, 
AUSTIN’S 


Dogo Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
superior to any dog food made. 


MANUFACTURED BY 


AUSTIN & GRAVES, 
116 Commercial Street, Boston, Mlass. 


AGENTS: 
POPE & STEVENS, 114 Chambers st., N. Y., and 
514 Commerce st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


“Champion 
A pollo,” 


This famous Swiss St. Bernard at stud 
to five approved bitches only, fee $1oo, 
‘“‘ Apollo’ has shown himself a great sire, 
as his son, “Hector” and others will 
prove, Chequassett Kennels, Mr. Geo. 
W. Schenk, Burr Kennels, and many 
others have had exceedingly fine litters 
by him. Mr, R. J. Sawyer, Menominee, 
Mich., writes me, Nov. 8th, that his 
“Princess Louise” has a litter of ten by 
him that are the jimest he has ever seen, 
Apollo’s winnings since arrival from 
Switzerland last March are, 4 firsts, 2 
champions, and 9 specials, never having 
been beaten under good judges, a few 
handsome pups by Apollo for sale. 


W. W. Tucker, 


P. O. Box 1338, N. Y. 


EDGHsh delters Boar ded. 


Warm and healthy location and personal at- 
tention given. AsiI employ no attendants, oniya 
limited number will be accommodated. 

Address H. J. PIERRE, 

Winsted, Conn, 


PALMYRA, N. Y., 


hs taken by Mr. Walker at the Hastern Field. 


ra. 
rials, Lists and prices on application. 


(AMERICA) 


Ghe Heiiel. 
THE BEST ENGLISH PAPER IS 


‘The Stock-Keeper”’ 


FANCIERS’? CHRONICLE 
For all news and information concerning 
Doss, 
Poultry, 
Pizcons, 
Rabbits, Cage-Birds, Ets, 
Itis the recognized English organ on ‘= 
jects, and enjoys the largest circulati Cs 
babes of its class. American breeders will fin 
est Hngilish ‘stock advertised in its columns. 


Annual Subseription, 13 Shillings. 
Orricus: 139 and 140 Fleet ‘street, E, C., London, 


DEERHOUNDS. 


For Sale 


Puppies 
B 
CHAMPION CHIEFTAIN 
OUT OF 
CHAMPION WANDA, 
CHAMPION LORNA II., 
HEATHERBELLE, 
COUNTESS ZINA, 
THORA, 
BERGA. 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


Rabbit Hounds. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16in. high, 
oe 8, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, 
a 
a 


10, $15 and $20 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
OCIATED FANCIERS, 237 South Highth st. 


Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tf 


St. Bernards and Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS. 
Send stamp for catalogue. _Lancaster, Mass. 


FOR SALE. 


THE MASTIFF PUP “BOSS MAJOR” 


(A.JK.R. 4042), Sire, Boss (A.K.R. 2218); dam, 
Venus IV, (A.K.R. 3837). Whelped June 14, 1886. 
Very black points, fawn_color, splendid disposi- 
tion, very intelligent and watchful; weight at 6 
mos., 1124Ibs.; length 74in., girth 36in. His weight 
was never equalled at that age by any mastiff 
(except one from the litter, Boss Zulu). Has all 
the promise of being one of the largest if not the 
largest mastiff known. To one wishing a large, 
active, intelligent house and watch dog, a com- 
pamon for the children or master, can not find 

is equal. Price $75, Also several mastiff and 
Great Dane pups. J. L. WINCHELL, 

Wair Haven, Vt. 


DO YOU WANT 
i DOG? 


If so, write and name the kind you want. Ad- 
dress WM. W. SILVEY, 
185 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


One Chance in a Life Time. 


For Sale—My entire kennel of dogs, includin: 
Fairy King (foreman ex Jessie), 3 yrs. old; Fores 
Dora (Dick Laverack ex Forest Fly), 414 yrs.; Fol 
de Rol (Foreman ex Grace B.), 1% yrs.; Fanchette 
(Foreman ex Passion), 9 mos.; Hazel (Ted Llew- 
ellin ex Blanche Lewis), 244 yrs.: Passion (Prince 
ex Pebble) 4 yrs., and several fine puppies 
from 6 wks. old to 9 mos., out of the above bitches 
by champion Foreman, Fairy King and Yale 
Belton. First come first served. Send for circu- 
lar containing full descriptions. ROSECROFT 
KENNELS, Birmingham, Conn. 


a a a YT) 
HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 
Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 
Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
rets, H.C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio. jy 22,tt 


SETTERS FOR $10 BACH. 


A large lot of Bnelieh setters, taken in exchange 
for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark- 
ably lew price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to have 
fair nose. Ages from6tol5 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove eee, the ey 
will be returned. ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 
237 South Wighth st., Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tt 


eS ee 

| RA COLLIES, $20 EACH; NULLA- 
more ex Effie Dean. Address J. P, GRAY, 

1/2 Genesee st., Utica, N. Y ; Tt 


—————— es 
Foe SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR ENGLISH 
setter bitch or gun, a field eT ENE and bench 
show winner. J. W. TRANTUM, Middletown, 
Conn. jan6,26 


= - a == 
Ww GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 
Ireland, is prepared to purchase and ship. dogs 
e 


Vv. 


Not MucH To Look AT BUT A RARE ‘UN TO GO. 


EA “ 
CANNON 


Black Birds $10 a 1000; Target Balls $6 a 1,000; Traps $5. 


4 


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FOREST AND STREAM. ’ 


THE 


Niagara Falls’ Black Bird 


Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made. 
Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with 
\ all other targets. Can be thrown from clay-pigeon 
trap or our trap. Sample box of 100 birds, $1. 


NIAGARA FLYING TARGET COMPANY, 


Makers, 
P. O. Box 427, Suspension Bridge, N. Y. 


.The Bat. 


_ Thrown from a 
Clay-Pigeon Trap 
or our own Trap. 


No breakage or fail- 
ures. in trap. No hard clay. No shot marks. Every 
one breaks when hit. Flight and price not equalled. 
We also manufacture Balls and Traps. Send for 
our prices before ordering elsewhere. TARGET 
BALL & B. P. CO,, Limited, Lockport, N. Y. 


Snap or wing 
shooting with 
: rifle easily 
INN and cheaply 
ey learned wit 


LY fa ron 


» the Raub Mag- 


LEARN TO SHOOT QUICK @ 


, i ‘mee azine ‘Trap. 

“AT er EN SSSR PAN No | assistant 
Tee oa oe) ee required. 

Practice cardboard and clay targets. Gives 


10,000 shots for $5. Address JOS. L. RAUB, New 
London,Conn. HartiEy & GRAHAM, New York? 
Wholesale Agents. 


OIN THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION. 
Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- 
mation, to the Secretary. Matt R. Freeman, Gen- 
eral Manager. F. ©. Etheridge, Secretary and 
Treasurer, Macon, Ga. Board of Directors: Dr. L. 
E. Russell, Springfield, O.; C. M. Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- 
ton A. Cester, Flatbush, L. I.; Wm. G. Cooper, 
Savannah, Ga.; HE. A. Crawford, Tallahassee, Fla.; 
M. R. Freeman, W,. W. Parker and F. C. Etheridge, 
Macon, Ga. 


Ste ee 


J. N. DODGE, 
276 & 278 Division Street, 
DETROIT, MICH. 


The only manufacturer of White Cedar Decoy 


Ducks. Cedar isthe lightest and most durable 
wood. Also Geese, Brant, Swan, Coot, Snipe and 
Plover Decoys. All decoys made larger than the 
natural bird, and a perfect imitation. Illustrated 
price list free. 


CREW PLATES, TAPS, DIES, ETC., FOR 
gunsmiths and amateurs. Send for illustrated 
catalogue to S. W. CARD & CO., Mansfield, Mass. 


Avotela and Houtes for Sportenven, 
Bromfield House, Bo 


: oe 
EUROPEAN PLAN 
MESSENGER, Proprietor. 


QUAIL SHOOTING. 


The undersigned have leased the well-known 
Bellevue Hotel at High Point, N. C., and can 
offer to visiting sportsmen unsurpassed quail 
shooting. We have leased the shooting privil- 
eges overa large extent of excellent and well- 
stocked ground, much of it never having been 
shet over. Wecanfurnish good dogs and com- 
petent guides if desired. uail are unusually 
plenty this season, and from now to the close of 
the open season, April 1, is the best time for 
shooting. The hotel accommodations are excel- 
lent, and good livery service can always be se- 
cured. For further information address 

JAS. E. TOMLINSON & BRO., 
Bellevue Hotel, High Point, N. C. 


a a aE ae IE a TF TE I IE 

UIET, HOMELIKE, FIRST-CLASS ACCOM- 

, modations, one mile from post office and 
tetegraph station, with fine view of the Gulf, 
where there is goed, deep water fishing, and fair 
shooting can be had one mile east_of Cedar Keys. 
Boats constantly on hand for fishing. The fine 
8-ton cabin sloop Ella M. Little fitted up in first- 
class style, with four bunks for cruising down 
the Gulf or to westward, can be chartered. Also 
a good, staunch, light draft 24ft. catboat. Hay- 
ing had eighteen years experience on the Gulf 
Coast, am prepared to help fit out parties for 
cruising or give any desired information. 

For further particulars address 
ALFRED P. JONES, 
Formerly of Homosassa, 

Box 104, Cedar Keys, Florida. 


STONEHENGE ON THE DOG. 
Price $3.50. 
For gale by the Forest and Stream Pub, Co 


"Ea Es 


Atlantic Ammunition 


COMPAN Y=, 


(aI MUTED.) 


291 Broadway, New Work, 


MANUFACTURERS OF CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGES, 


Is prepared to LOAD TO ORDER BY MACHINERY 
desired, in lots of not less than 100 of a kind 


SHoTGun CARTRIDGES 


For field or trap shooting. The highest scores at the trap, in field and wildfowl 
shooting have been made with cartridges loaded by the __ 


Chamberlin Patent Automatic Machines. 


; AUDUBON’S % | 
Birds of America 


We have obtained and now offer for sale singly a number of the plates of this magnificent work. 
These plates are the originals of the edition of 1855, and represent the birds as life size. The sheets) 
are elephant folio, and the paper heavy. The drawings were made from nature, and for accuracy - 
of delineation, fidelity to detail and accessories, 


Audubon’s Birds have never been equalled. 


Any of these plates if framed would make a, 


Superb Ornament 


For a sportsman’s dining room, and no more beautiful and appropriate gift could be found for the 
lover of nature than one of these. The constantly increasing scarcity of this work makes these 
large plates each year more valuable. Some of the plates are double and can if desired be cut in 
two and put in small frames. 

There are represented many species of Ducks, Gulls, Grouse, Snipe, Heron and small birds 
ett Get wanton ae tee a 2 “. i ie 

ese plates are so large tha ey cannot_be sent by mail without danger of being crushed, and 

the best method of sending them will be on rollers by express. 2 e p 


LIST OF BIRDS REPRESENTED: 


Black Vulture and Head of Chimney Swift............. $4 00 Bohemian Waxwing..... . $6 00. 
DER Ug Soe Soetoro $12 00 Carolina Parroquet........ 1000 Purple Martin............ . 007 
Redtail Hawk............. . 1000 Golden - winge Wood- White-bellied Swallow.... 5 00 
Jer Wal Cone rere yess vie nse sae 10 00 OCKOPA. eet en Decor ee 00 Cliff Swallow......... tess D007 
Sparrow Hawk.....:...... - 800 Pileated Woodpecker...... 800 Barn Swallow 5 00 
Swallow-tailed Kite..... . 800 Belted Kingfisher.......... 700 White-headed Pigeon. 7 00° 
White-headed Eagle....... 1200 Yellow-billed Cuckoo...... 5 00 ac ail panne Sesser SRO 
Pigeon Hawk..... ......... 700 Mangrove Humming Bird. 500 | Yellow Rail.............. 3 00 
Black-winged Hawk....... 700 Ruby Throat Humming { Buff-breasted S'dpiper.. T 00 
Duck Hawk. 2 cece pas 1000. Seid, 2k eh ee ie 600 Little Sandpiper......... 
Bishvat wc .sq sees 10 00 Columbia Humming Bird. 5 00 Pectoral Sandpiper...... 7 00 
Barrie pyle geste coe 500 Forktail Flycatcher....... 5 09 Red-backed Sandpiper.. t = 
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Orchard Oriole,........... . 800 Small green-crested Fly- Valiowlen Sandpiper....... 5 00 
Boat-tail Grackle.......... 9100" ICHiGhGra se seve. each ee 400 Greenshank Sandpiper.... 5 00 
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Nuttall’s Marsh Wren..... 500 White-eyed Vireo.......... 400 Night Heron............... 8 000 
Common Marsh Wren..... 500 Red-eyed Vireo............ 400 Yellow - crowned Wight f 
Crested Titmouse.......... 500 Yellow-throated Vireo.... 400 | Heron..................... 8 00 
Hudson Bay Titmouse..... 400 Green black-capped Fly- Green Heron.............. . 80% 
Carolina Titmouse......... 4 00 Catchers. 6022 na 400 Great White Heron.....--. 9 Ot 
Mocking Bird.............. 8 00 Wilson’s Flycatcher....... 400 Peale’sand Reddish Hgrets 9 0 
: Hermit.Thrush.:.....-.:. 3800 Canada Flycatcher........ 400 Blue Heron..-.............. 8 OC 
Wood! Thrush........:...-. 300 Bonaparte’s Flycatcher... 400 Wlamingo................... 10 06 
Brown Thrasher........... 800 Hooded Warbler......... - 400 White-fronted Goose...... 10 00 
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ere a Sparrow......... 400. Yellowpoll Warbler....... ‘400 Canvas-back Duck......... 15 00° 
Field Sparrow...........-.. 400 Rathbone Warbler......... 400 Redhead Duck............. 8 00) 
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incon Hineh -. ge. 400 Yellow Redpoll Warbler.. 400 Broadbill Duck............ 7 00 
Song Sparrow........---..: 400 Black and Yellow Warbler 400 Hider Duck................. 10 00 
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White-crowned Sparrow.. 400 Bachman's Warbler....... 400 Brown Pelican..,.......... 10 00 
Towhee Bunting.....:..... 400 Carbonated Warbler....... 400 Crested Grebe;---..2+...... 7 0c 
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Crossbillie’ ysesteelee se 5 00 Black and White Creeper. 400 Arctic Tern................. 5 00 
Pine Grosbeak............. 7 00 Wood Wren. ":..... 0-5... 400 Sandwich Tern............. 5 00) 
Blue Grosbeak...........-. 7 00 ae Wren...........- BrU0 SE Wie e nee eeprom 5 00 
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BEING THE Lus ErupES DE MAITRE PIERRE 
suR L’ AGRICULTURE ET LES FORETS, 


PAR M. ANTONIN BROUSSET, 
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OUR NEW ALASKA; 


-- OR, 


The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 
By CHARLES HALLOCKE. 


CONTENTS :—Itinerary of the Trip. As Ex- 
cursionists see it. Heonomically Con- 
sidered. An Interior View. Home of 
the Siwash. Good Indians. Medicine 
and Mythology. Alaska’s Mineral Wealth. 
Commercial Fisheries. Rambles Along 
Shore, The Glacier Fields. Russia in 
America. Seals of the Pribylofs. 


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present condition. 


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Canoe and Camp Cockery. 


By “SENECA.” 


A practical cook book for canoeists, Corinthian sailors and outers. Practical because 
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THE NEW L. C. SMITH 
HAMMERLESS GUN. 


MARTIN’S “Busi- 
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The “LC. Smith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 


& BREECH-LOADING GUN! 


It has eur Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
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Hammers below the line of 
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licacy of taste and smell, 
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L. GC. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


WEIGHTS: 
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A Sol Ia.aause: 7 to 83¢ Ibs. 


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Pictures of the Field. 


The Renwet, 


Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. 
4 pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye 
siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 


Mr. Joun M, Tracy has won a reputation for his faithfu portraits of dogs and his beau- 
All the poetry and grace of 


of the artist and the enthu- 


‘Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 


We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 


°f these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals, 


: 


-Imemoranda, the great practical utility and permanent 


he phototypes are 15x20 inches. 
Title of Picture. 


They are as follows: 


i Name of Dog or Dee 
eee Shooting in Tennessee. - - - Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 

-rairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - - - Dash Til. and Countess May 
On the Grouse Moor, : - “ - Emperor Fred 
Quail Shooting in Neversink Valley, - - - Croxteth and Sensation 


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5. The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish. 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass. 
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A series of seven fables in prose and to.every one a picture. 
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be hampiou 
A pollo.” 


This famous Swiss St. Bernard at stud 
to five approved bitches only, fee $roo, 
* Apollo’ has shown himself a great sire, 
as his son, “Hector’’ and others will 
prove, Chequassett Kennels, Mr. Geo. 
W. Schenk, Burr Kennels, and many 
others have had exceedingly fine litters 
by him. Mr. R. J. Sawyer, Menominee, 
Mich., writes me, Nov. 8th, that his 
‘““Princess Louise” has a litter of ten by 
him that are the finest he has ever seen, 
Apollo’s winnings since arrival from 
Switzerland last March are, 4 firsts, 2 
champions, and 9 specials, never having 
been beaten under good judges, a few 
handsome pups by Apollo for sale, 


W. W. Tucker, 


P, 0. Box 1338, Ni Yu 


Rabbit Hounds. 


A large lot of English beagles, 14 to 16in. high, 
dogs, bitches and puppies, broken and unbroken, 
at $10, an and $20 each, Satisfaction guaranteed. 
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 237 South Eighth st. 
Philadelphia, Pa. 


St. Bernards and Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS. 
Send stamp for catalogue. Lancaster, Mass. 


FOR SALE. 


THE MASTIFF PUP “BOSS MAJOR” 


(A.K.R. 4042), Sire, Boss (A.K.R. 2218); dam, 
Venus IV. (A.K.R. 3837). Whelped June 14, 1886. . 
Very black points, fawn color, splendid disposi- 
tion, very intelligent and watchful: weight at 6 
mos., 11244lbs.; length 74in., girth 36in. His weight 
was never equalled at that age by any mastiff 
(except one from the litter, Boss Zulu). Has all 
the promise of being one of the largest if not the 
largest mastiff known. To one wishing a large, 
active, intelligent house and watch dog, a com- 
peor for the children or master, can not find 
his equal. Price $75. Also several mastiff and 
J. L. WINCHELL, 
Fair Haven, Vt. 


Great Dane pups. 
DO YOU WANT 
TO BUY A 


DOGS. DOG? 


If so, write and name the kind you want. Ad- 
dress WM. W. SILVEY, 
185 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


sep2,tf 


One Chance in a Life Time. 


For Sale—My entire kennel of dogs, including 
Fairy King (Foreman ex Jessie), 3 yrs. old; Forest 
Dora (Dick Laverack ex Forest Fly), 06 yrs.; Fol 
de Rol (Foreman ex Grace B.), 144 yrs.; Fanchette 
(Foreman ex Passion), 9 mos.; Hazel (Ted Llew- 
ellin ex Blanche Lewis), 24% yrs.: Passion (Prince 
ex Pebble) a8 yrs., and several fine puppies 
from 6 wks. ol to 9 mos., out of the above bitches 
by_ champion Foreman, Fairy King and Yale 
Belton. First come first served. Send for circu- 
lar containing full descriptions. ROSECROFT 
KENNELS, Birmingham, Conn. 


HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX, 

Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lop-ear and 

Himalayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea Pigs; Fer- 
rets. H.C. GRAFF, Kensington, Ohio. jy22,tf 


SETTERS FOR $10 EACH. 


A large lot of English setters, taken in exchange 
for other dogs, will be closed out at this remark- 
ably low price. They are of both sexes, excellent 
looking, are guaranteed not gunshy and to have 
fair nose. Ages from6to15 mos. If on inspec- 
tion they should not prove satisfactory the money 
will be returned. ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, 
237 Bouth Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. sep2,tt 


RIZE-BRED COLLIES, $20 EACH; NULLA- 
more ex Effie Dean. Address J. P. GRAY, 
172 Genesee st., Utica, N. Y. It 


OR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR ENGLISH 
setter bitch or gun, a field pointer and bench 
show winner. J. W. TRANTUM, Middletown, - 
Conn. jan6,2t 


(ew Die ee ee 
W M. GRAHAM, NEWTOWNBREDA, BELFAST 

ireland, isprepared to purchase and ship dogs 
forimporters. Dogs eurolaged from him had the 
following prizes awarded to them: At New York 


ENGTISH dellers Boarded, 


Warm and healthy location and personal at- 
tention given. AsTI employ no attendants, only a 
limited number will be accommodated. 

Address H, J, PIERRE, 


The Field Sporisman’s Pictare Co., 


PALMYRA, WX. Y., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo- | and Chicago, 1583, Sixteen firsts, nine special, three 
Rpts taken by’ Mr, Walker at the Eastern Field | second and one third. At New York, 1884, seven 
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Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- 
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E. Russell. Springfield, O.; C. M. Stark, Winchester, 
Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- 
ton A. Cester, Flatbush, L. I.; Wm. G. Cooper, 
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Aotels wil Routes tor Sportanver. 


MESSENGER, Proprietor. 


QUAIL SHOOTING. 


The undersigned have leased the well-known 
Bellevue Hotel at High Point, N. C., and can 
offer to visiting sportsmen unsurpassed quail 
shooting. We have leased the shooting privil- 
eges overa large extent of excellent and well- 
stocked ground, much of it never having been 
shot over. Wecanfurnish good dogs and com- 
petent guides if desired. uail are unusually 
plenty this season, and from now to the close of 
the open season, April 1, is the best time for 
shooting. The hotel accommodations are excel- 
lent, and good livery service can always be se- 
cured. For further information address 

JAS, E. TOMLINSON & BRO., 
Bellevue Hotel, High Point, N. C. 


a 

UIET. HOMELIKE, FIRST-CLASS ACCOM- 

, modations, one mile from post office and 
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where there is goed, deep water fishing, and fair 
shooting can be had one mile east of Cedar Keys. 
Boats constantly on hand for fishing. The fine 
8-ton cabin sloop Ella M. Little fitted up in first- 
class Bue, with four bunks for cruising down 
the Gulf er to westward, can be chartered. Also 
a good, staunch, light draft 24ft. catboat. Hav- 
ing had eighteen years experience on the Gulf 
Coast, am prepared to help fit out parties for 
cruising or give any desired information. 

For further particulars address 
ALFRED P, JONES, 
Formerly of Homosassa, 
Box 104, Cedar Keys, Florida. 


STONEHERGE ON THE DOG, 
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shooting have been made with cartridges loaded by the : 


Chamberlin Patent Automatic Machines. 


“These plates are the originals of the edition of 1855 


AUDUBON’S ; 
Birds of America 


We have obtained and now offer for sale singly a number of the plates of this magnificent work. | 

J , and represent the birds as life size, The sheets | 
are elephant folio, and the paper heayy. The drawings were made from nature, and for accuracy - 
of delineation, fidelity to detail and accessories, 


Audubon’s Birds have never been equalled. 


Any of these plates if framed would make a 


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lover of nature than one of these. The constantly increasing scarcity of this work makes these 
large plates each year more valuable. Some of the plates are double and can if desired be cut in 


two and put in small frames. 
There are represented many species cf Ducks, Gulls, Grouse, Snipe, Heron and small birds 
Pee hbtomistamate so lator + th t be sent by mail without d 
hese plates are so large tha, ey cannot be sent by mail without danger of being crushed, and © 
the best method of sending them will be on rollers by express. =: = 


LIST OF BIRDS REPRESENTED: 


Black Vulture and Head of Chimney Swift............. $4 00 Bohemian Waxwing..... . $6 00 
CC Dene eee. fete oats sgn $12 00 Carolina Parroquet 1000 Purple Martin......... sees Date 
Redtail Hawk....-........ . 1000 Golden - winge White-bellied Swallow.... 5 00 
Pera alCON see coe css one ay 10 00 P Rereaiabl oar ee ee 500 Oliff Swallow............... 5 00 
Sparrow Hawk............. 8 00 Pileated Woodpecke 800 Barn Swallow........ Voees OSU 
Swallow-tailed Kite..... - 800 Belted Kingfisher... 700 White-headed Pigeon,..... 7 00 
White-headed Eagle....... 12 00 Yellow-billed Cuckoo. - 500 , Black Hail, ashes tes sees 300. 
Pigeon Hawk.............. 7 00 Mangrove Humming Bird. 5 00 Yellow Rail............ so. 8 00% 
Black-winged Hawk....... 700 Ruby Throat Humming + Ba ered S'dpiper.. 7 00 
DUCKIE Wikis ene ott eres 10 00 Birdae.g hoo eae eensee 6 00 Little Sandpiper......... 
Wish Eaiwikissen+= oe cose te - 1000 Columbia Humming Bird. 5 00 Pectoral Sandpiper...... 7 00. 
sain Overly sac cesee Hennes 500 Forktail Flycatcher oat 500 (Red-backed Sandpiper.. 
Crowe p nies ieee ete 500 Arkansas, Say’s & Swal- Semi-palmated Sandpiper. 6 00° 
HislaWrowerteeeen Lemna 600 _low-tail Flycatcher...... 800 Curlew Sandpiper.......... 600° 
Blue iaya. seo ee se ebew nena 7 00 PAUSES ET AAICU tee inion 400 Great Marble Godwit...... 7 00. 
Crow Blackbird........... +00) RENE DEC he cee Biel erat 400 6 00. 
Redwing Blackbird........ 800 Great-crested Flycatcher. 4 00 5 00 
Baltimore Oriole........... 8 00 Olive-sided Flycatcher.... 4 00 . 007% 
Orchard Oriole............. 800 Small green-crested Fly- 5 00. 
Boat-tail Grackle.......... 9 00 CHLCHEDS We oe enern ete 4 00 5 00. 
Rusty Grackle. ............ 4,00" Wood) Pewee. 4 00 7 0 
Nuttall’s Marsh Wren..... 5 00 White-eyed Vireo.......... 4 00 8 00 
Common Marsh Wren..... 500 Red-eyed Vireo............ 4 00 
Crested Titmouse..... ----. 500 Yellow-throated Vireo.... 400 Heron................. 250; 8 00. 
Hudson Bay Titmouse..... 400 Green black-capped Fly- Green Heron............... * 8 00 
Carolina Titmouse......... 400" (echtcher sh eer lsseteas 400 Great White Heron........ 9 00 
Mocking Bird.............. 800 Wilson’s Flycatcher....... 400 Peale’sand Reddish Hgrets 9 00° 
: Hermit Thrush........... 300 Canada Flycatcher........ 400 Blue Heron......::......... 8 00 
Wood Thrush....... ..-.. 800 Bonaparte’s Flycatcher... 4 00 WIAMINGO tees scenes sehen: « 10 00; 
Brown Thrasher........... 8 00 Hooded Warbler......... - 400 White-fronted Goose...... 10 00 
Prairies ditlarksaeceeetis ase 400 Kentucky Warbler.... ... 400 Mallard Duck.............. 12 00° 
Brownubitlarks.. 2. es: cts e 400 Bay-breasted Warbler..... 400 Black Duck.......2........ 12 00 
Grass Finch................ 400 Pine-creeping Warbler.... 400 GadwallDuck.............. 12 00° 
Henslow’s Bunting........ 400 Azure Warbler............. 4 00 GUC GK: cahiah are ore 15 00: 
Chipping Sparrow......... 400 Yellowpoll Warbler....... :-400 Canvas-back Duck......... 16 00 
Field Sparrow..........---. 400 Rathbone Warbler......... 400 Redhead Duck.......,..... 8 00 
Seaside Finch.............. 400 Children’s Warbler........ 400 Ringneck Duck..... eae 7 00 
Lincoln's Winch, ...+.-2:-., 400 Yellow Redpoll Warbler... 400 Broadbill Duck............ 7 00 
Song Sparrow.........--... 400 Black and Yellow Warbler 400 Wider Duck................. 10 00 
White-throated Sparrow... 400 Swainson’s Warbler....... 400 Smew.....................-- 10 00; 
White-crowned Sparrow.. 400 Bachman’s Warbler....... 400 Brown Pelican..... anette 1¢ 00 
Towhee Bunting........... 400 Carbonated Warbler....... 408 Crested Grebe........ Vhs 7 00) 
Purple Winch i0. 222 ss5 5 00 Nashville Warbler......... 400 Black Skimmer........... 7 00° 
Grosshillies see eee 500 Black and White Creeper. 400 Arctic 'Tern.............. Se 
Pine Grosbeak............. VEOO) WVO0GehV renters eee 400 Sandwich Tern............. 5 00 
Blue Grosbeak............. 7 60 ; Winter Wren............ 3 00 (ORI B EL ee Aye Scena kt 5 00 
Rose-breasted Grosbeak... 8 00 Rock Wrent be cies 300 Razor-billed Auk.......... 6 005 
Nielithawis. >... st ...2tawee 00 “CedartBirds it; eee 400 Great Auk. ..00. 000... sees 10 00 


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THE NEW AMERICAN - oes eS 
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Rebounding Lock. 


WERRITT _ 


With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 


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Ser.d for lustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment . | 
for uaing rim and center-fire ammunition. oe ed 
Lyman 
Sight. 


Sf «@ meh WM. LYMAN, _ 
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iets ou ate PROC Oa. | J. P. DANNEFELSER, MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
Practical Guusmith, 


The Gun and its Development | .cxas,2er et.01 lesenteriges, Seen THE LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY, — 


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The book will be an 8vo., of something like 120 pages; will con- i The only Hammorless Gun in Bi world jeith: compencted Henan to tae up wear, in every 
y S ing bi igeers. inding locks: 
tain an autobiographical sketch, and will be embellished with an Pee aos new aluciened caialoeaee Geist ee Yee e ae as f 
artotype portrait of ‘‘Nessmuk.” Copies may be ordered at any THE LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY, Syracuse; N. ¥._ 
PRICE, $1.50. BY 


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THE TRYON COMPLETE BREECH LOADING SHOT GUN. : 


+ Manufactured by 
LINCOLN JEFFRIES. 


“Field” Trial, London, 


May, 1876; Winner of 
Guinea Prize for Choke Bores; Winner of the Pe’. 


making the Highest Average Penetration on Record, 
Ask deal i 

‘ aeprepene coeene es OBE ey pont the world for Shooting. WILLIAM READ & SONS, 107 Washington St, Boston. 
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Soft and pliable as kid. Not shrunk or injured by water. Entirely waterproof and windproof 
RA Ree | 8 Oey or any SESE EO cold or wet. For WoLeebiae riding, driving or vali 
in ¢ ar, orn under the overcoat, they are a h 
capital jacket for bicycle use, skating and sleighin; 2 y BREST BSCHCOL BEY: Bia a 


4 A & 
We have just received and now offer the first lot for this seas i i i 
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ie WE TAKE THE ENTIRE PRODUCT OF THE MANUFACTURES OF ABOVE FINEST 


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An early selection is advised. Common qualities of other makes also in Eras ae 


A quality, the very finest skin, - - =o ae = $18 00 
fh not as fine, - - - $800, $1000 and 15 00 


Send measurement around chest outside vest. If money is sent with order we will forward free b 
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ing many of them. Entirely different from any other make. i ' 

Ss" As there are many different makes of Leather Jackets in. the market advertised as jinest, etc.,; 

\ mostly made here of commen skins, we invite those desiring such to send for one of ours, and af no 
found superior on examination to any other, it can be returned at our expense or we will refund money. 


Some of the Triumphs of the Greener Gun 


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Im the Wear 12336. 


Ai aan) rd i . 
Universal Championship (Monaco). ist, 3d and 4th. The “Star”? Prize (Hurlingham), 


Prix de Consolation (Monte 


President’s.Trophy (Grympie, Queensland). 


Carlo). The Club Fund Cup (London Gun Club). 
The ‘‘Ranelagh’? Cup (London). 


The Australian Cup. (48 birds without a miss, £600 ‘won. | Eleven Sweepstakes, London (Summer Meetings). 


Hamilton, Canada, $1,000. 
Melbourne Trophy: 


ALSO 
The Leavenworth (Kansas, U. 8. A.) Gun Trial. A Greener 


New South Wales Open Sweepstakes. ist, 2d and 3d. 12-bore gun beating 50 guns, some 10-bores, of 


Sammer Cup (Messina). 


many makers. 


Por Fac-Simile of the winning target see the Advertisements of King’s “Quick” Shot Powder. 


N.B.---W. W. Greener’s Guns Headed the List with a Substantial Majority in 1885, 


Extract from page 312, Badminton Library. “Moor and Marsh.” ‘The Gun and its De- 
velopment, with Notes on Shooting. By W. W. Greener. 


“This is the most comprehensive modern work we have in our language dealing with guns. Not only does it treat fully of the very earliest arms known, commencing with bows 
and arrows, but it is equally accurate and exhaustive in regard to all recent inventions in gun-making, Every kind of sport to be had with the gun is here also described and commented 
on in a practical and interesting, though very condensed, manner, and the gunning to be done, or expected, in every corner of the globe is well described in Mr. Greener’s admirably 
written book. Every gun worth mentioning, with its mechanism, is fully and carefully engraved and explained for those who care for the technicalities of gun-making. 

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‘do with firearms of every description, large or small, from swivel guns to cripple-stoppers and 20-bores, and from elephant to rook rifles. ; 

“Among the mass of useful information on shooting contained in this large work of over 700 pages, wildfowl] shooting is very fairly, though briefly described and illustrated. We 
‘consider Mr, Greener’s work a wonderful example of care, patience and ingenuity; that this is also the opinion of the general public is evidenced by the fact of its third edition being so 


soon called for. 


This book, the best ever published on Gunnery, offered for $2.50 by 


HENRY C. SQUIRES, 178 Broadway, New York, 


Agent for W. W. Greener’s Guns. 


SHORE BIRDS. 


A pamphlet for those who “gun” 
along he shore. 
TELLS OF 
£. Hainte and Rabits— Where the bay birds live, and 
what they do at home. ' 
Range and Migration—Where they go to breed, 
and where to spend the winter. 
fz, A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of 
* ghore shooting. 
fV. Nomenclature-—A list o* or American species 
“of Limicole, witi a description of each 


epecies. 

W. Localities—Where to go to shoot them. 

Wi, Blinds and Decoys— How to shoot them after 
yow have reached the grounds. 


44 pp., paper. Price, 15 Cents. 
For Sale by the Forest end Stream Pub. Gc 


LEATHEHNR JACKHETS. 


Impervious to Wind and Water. Soft and Pliable as the Finest Kid Glove. 


Genuine Russian skins (unlike sheep skins) are notaffected by water. Being very pliable they fit close to the person, and offer the most complete 
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out, thus making it the cheapest winter garment one can secure. They are so light weight and take up so little room that one can be worn between the 
vest and undercoat, thus rendering a heavy overcoat entirely unnecessary eyen in the coldest weather. For driying, horseback riding, skating, sleigh- 
ing and hunting in cold climates they are extensively used. For Duck and Coot Shooting they are indispensable. ie 

All who wish to secure a GENUINE RUSSIAN SKIN should order it immediately before we get Out of sizes, as but a limited number of the 
genuine article can be obtained each year. In ordering send measure around. chest. 


A1 Quality, Genuine Russian Skins, Black or Tan Color, $18.00 , B Quality, American Skins, Biack Color, %10,00 
A Gualite: uheatian Skins, Tan Color NO A hs ee MG otto chr : 15.00 C Quality, American Skins, Black Color, 8.00 


by registered mail, postpaid, to any part of the U.S. on receipt of price. SATISFACTION GUARANTHED, 
P.S.—As we are oe aaa iat at yeni the United States of GENUINE RUSSIAN SKINS, they cannot be found at any other house in this country. 


ESTABLISHED 1840, JOHN P. LOVELL’S SONS, 147 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 


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A complete manual for the management of a canoe. The author begins at the very 
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Size of Chest, 38 inches long, 
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Boat folded, Bottom-Board, Camp-Stools, Gunwale, Stretcher, 

and Packing Chest. Oars and Paddles are jointed and packed 
with Boat in Chest. 


book is enhanced by the many ornamental vignettes, 


Building.” Price, postpaid, $1.00, 


Pages 168; uniform with ‘‘Canoa 


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Smooth Skin Canoes Built to Order. 


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Canton, N. Y. 


New York and Eastern 
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A. CARY SMITH, 51 West Tenth Street, New York, 
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Price List, etc., at Works. 
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built the last thirteen years. 
Send for New Catalogue for 1887, 


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BY THOMAS SEDGWICE STEELE, of Hartford, Conn. 


123 exquisite Hlustrations of life in the woods 
with map in each copy... : ’ 

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life is vividly represented, while Mr. Steele’s. well 
lmown artistic perceptions, and a most intense love 
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Pretzel, 3li4in.xlift. For particulars apply 

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The Forest Walets {he Farm 


The Value of Woodlands as Reservoirs, 


Brine THE Les Eruprs DE MAITRE PIERRE 
suk L/ AGRICULTURE ET LES FORETS. 


PARK M. ANTONIN ROUSSET. 
Translated by 
REY, 8. W. POWELL. 


The introduction reviews the extraordinary 
movement of torrent taming in France, in pre- 
paring public sentiment for which the Studies of 
Master Peter played a noteworthy part. The 
book was written as a sort of science primer, 
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existing between woodlands and agriculture. 
The principles and reasoning are not less appli- 
eeule to the United States to-day than to France 

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The English “ Fishing Gazette.” 


Devoted to angling, river, lake and ses fishing, and 

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fivery Saturday, 16 pages, folio, price 2d. 
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Dupont’s Choke Bore.—Specially adapted for 
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Eaton’s Rust Preventor. 


For GUNS, CUTLERY and SURGICAL INSTRU 
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gether with a new oscillatin 
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THE NEW L. C. SMITH 
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This new gun embodies all the essential features of our hammer gun, to 
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his gun is not equalled in ease of manipulation, 


e. ¥ 
Of the eleven gentlemen who broke 100 straight inanimate targets for a place in the Chamberlin 
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Ind.; J. C. Hendershot, Cleveland, O. 
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The “LC. Smith” Top Act 


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MANUFACTURERS OF 


Hazard’s “Electric Powder.”’ 
__Nos. 1 (fine) to 7 (coarse). Unsurpassed in point 
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Hazard’s ‘American Sporting.” 

Nos. 1 (fine) to 2 (coarse). In1 1b. canisters and 
64 lb. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting, Well adapted to short guns, 

Hazard’s ‘‘Duck Shooting.” 


Nos. 1 (fine) to6 (coarse), In 1 and 5 Ib. canisters 
and 644 and 1246 lb. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 
penetration. Tor field, forest or water shooting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders. 

Hazard’s “Kentucky Rifie.’’ = 3 

EFFG, FFG and “Sea Shooting’ FG in kegs of 25, 
1244 and 614 Ibs. and cans of bibs. FFFG is also 
packed in 1 and #4 1b. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FFG and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the *‘Sea Shooting” FG is the 
standard Rifle Powder of the Country. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder. 


GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSKET POW- 
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When ordering shells insist that they be 

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OUR NEW ALASKA; 


? 


The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 
By CHARLES HALLOCK. 


CONTENTS :—Itinerary of the Trip, As Hx- 
eursionists see it. Hconomically Con- 
sidered. An Interior View. Home of 
the Siwash. Good Indians. Medicine 
and Mythology. Alaska’s Mineral Wealth. 
Commercial Fisheries, Rambles Along 
Shore. The Glacier Fields. Russia in 
America. Seals of the Pribylofs. 


The several chapters are devoted to ac- 
counts of travel and adventure, descriptions — 
of the country and its inhabitants, a con~- 
sideration of its resources, and its history and 
present condition. 


210 pp., Illustrated. Price $4.50. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 
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Lonpon: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


[JOSEPH GILLOTTS| 
STEEL PENS 


Sotp By ALL DEALERS Tarousvour te WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION—-1I878. 


MARTIN'S “Busi- 
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: » Lines are made of the — 

4 very best silk, both 
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Circulars and samples free. Made only by E. J. 
MARTIN, Rockville, Conn. 


Schwatka’s Search.. 


Sledging in the Arctic in quest of the 
FRANKLIN RECORDS, 
—BY— 
WILLIAM H, GUILDER 
Second in Command. 
1 Volume, 8v0., with Maps and Dlustrationa, 


Price, 3.00, 
For sale by the 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO 
39 Park Row, N. Y. 


on, Double Cross-Bolted 


BREECH-LOADING GUN! 


It has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
: sight when cocked. 


Mo, 10-Gauge, 8 to 11 Ibs. 
Ho. Is-Sauge, 75 to 8% Iba, 


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REST AND STREAM. 


_ he enue 
_ Pictures of the Field. 


‘Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. 'Tracv. 


_ Mr. Jonn M, TRAcy has won a reputation for his faithfu portraits of dogs and his beau- 
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& pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
'siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canyas with a skill which has given 
Mr, Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. 
_ We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs. in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals, 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches. They are as follows: 
Title of Picture. Name of si or Dogs. 
Quail Shooting in Tennessee. - - - Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 
Prairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, - - - Dash Iii. and Countess May 
On the Grouse Moor, - - - - Emperor Fred 
Quail Shooting in Neversink Valley, ” - = Croxteth and Sensation - 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
o9 Park Row, New York. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE, 


1. The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2, The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
3. The Fox and His Guests. 
4. The Foolish Fish. 
5. The Robin and the Pewee. 
6, The Unlucky Bass. 
7, The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but uot a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. Price 10 cenis. 
For sale by all newsdealers. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
39 Park Row, New York. 
LONDON: Davins & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KENNEL RECORD AND AccouUNT Book consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are devoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
every experienced breeder. Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
ance. There are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need of just sucha detailed series 

' of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 

im tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
amore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to preserve, 200 pages 
(size 9x11} in.), price $3, Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 

Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


SENSATION. 


We have for sale an elegant steel engraving of the celebrated 
pointer Sensation. Size of plate, 14x20; size of sheet, 22x28. 

Price, $1 each. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUB. OO... 39 Park Row. B®. Y. 


COUNT WIND’EM,| Field Trial Winners. 


The property of R. Ll. Purcell Liewellin, 
AND We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 
follow celebrated dogs, winners of prizes at 
BELLE OF BOW, Field Trials, on toned paver. size 10X12. 
The property of Barclay Field, 


LALLA ROOKH, TICK, SEFTON, LONDON, 
SUE. BYRON, Saad at DON (Pointer), 


FAIRY, BELLE, GLADSTONE, DASHING 
ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS IN MON ARCH, h ROY, G ATH 
BANG, RUSH GLADSTONE, DARKNESS, 


“TAND AND WATER,” 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T. Teasdale-Buckell, 


Who sent to America all the imported Liewellin 
Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 
winning brace of setters in the English National 
Field Trials, and has hunted as many winners of 
the Field Trial Derby. 


LAND AND WATER mailed direct to any part. 
of the world outside the United Kingdom, from 
the office, at following rates: 12 months, lis, 6d.5 

6 months, 8s. 9d.; 3 months, 4s,6d. Single copies 


Price for the full set of thirty-two piciures 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address 


Forest and Stream Pub. Co., 


P. O, Box 2832. New York City 


ASHMONT’S LATEST WORK. 


FRIEND IN NEED.” This is a Household 

Guide for Man in Health and in Disease. It educates him toa 
correct understanding of Nature’s Laws; it tells him how he 
should live to maintain good health, and, when he is il], how 
to determine and treat the disease from which he suffers. 
Tt has been said of this book: “Vo man who values the 
health of his family should be without it.” Price, postpaid, 88. 

THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS. .AsH- 
MONT'S TREATISE on their General Management in Health 
and Treatment in Disease. ‘‘'The best book on the subject ever 
published,’ is the opinion ofall. Price, postpaid, $2. 

PRINCIPLES OF DOC TRAINING. Origi- 
nally “Dog Paths to Success,” by W. C. PERCY, Esq. (*! Kit 
Killbird”): Carefully revised and extended by ‘+ ASHMONT.” 
This is especially designed for the amateur dog trainer. Price, 
postpaid, 50. cents. . : 

These works for sale by all the principal booksellers, or sent, 
postpaid, on receipt of price, by 


J, LORING THAYER, 186 Tremont St., Boston, Mass, 


Bohannan’s Magic Skin Cure, 
A positive and absolute cure for 
-Oures quicker, cheaper and better 


mailed fer fourpence. 


OFFICE: 182, Strand, London, Eng. 
FIRST LESSONS | 


Dog Training 
Standards and Points of Judging 
ALL BREEDS OF DOGS, 


3 ae, ae than any article ever offered to the public. Two 
Being the Standards of Stonehenge” and alse k ‘1 : N i : 
. these adopted by _Sneciatty Clubs; A. As HAYSIOND, South Norwaik, Conn: 


Price, 25 Cents. 
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89 Park Row, New York. — 


OR SALE—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 
Only thows-wiktineeAreéeines dees elk cane: 

3 4 k W COPeSss, 
GHO. W. LOVELL, Middlebere, Mass, 


MANGE, 


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Dhe Hemel. 


GENUINE | 


NONE ARE 
NONE ARE 


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MEAT “FIBRINE” VEGETABLE 


DOG CAKE 


(WITH BEETROOT.) 
\Beware of Worthless Imitations. 


SEE EACH CAKE IS STAMPED 
“SPRATTS PATENT” and a ‘X.” 


COD LIVER OIL DOG CARES. 


Highly recommended by the “Field” for Grey- 
hounds. Inyaluable for dainty feeders, dogs of 
weak digestion, or for dogs recovering from 


severe illness, 
(AMERICA) 


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NEW Ke 


Down-Town Depot: 48 South William Street. 


FACTORIES also at London, Bermondsey, 8.E. 
Berlin, Viehof Brunnenstrasse. 


OQWooditts 
Improved o§ doap 


Positively kills fleas and improves the coat. No 
Carbolic Acid, A hite soap. 25 cts, 


Woodill’s Improved Medicines. 
Mange Cure, 50cts, Eczema (Red Mange) Cure, 
50 cts, Worm Syrup, 25 and 50 cts. Cough Syrup, 
25 and 50 cts. Distemper Cure, 50 cts. Liniment, 
60 cts. Purging,Tonic, and Cough Pills, 25 cts, each, 
Balsam for Wounds, Cropped Mars, &c., 25 cts. 


GEO. D. WOODILL, 
We. 11s Green Street, PHILADELPHIA. 


The Best in the Market, 
AUSTIN’S 


Dogo Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
superior to any dog food made, 


MANUFACTURED BY 
AUSTIN & GRAVES, 
116 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass. 


AGENTS: 
POPE & STEVENS, 114 Chambers st., N. Y., and 
514.Commerce st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


ike doe oN AS: 


Champion Plinlimmon—Duchess of Leeds. 


OxXPERO ‘now Booked for 


puppied, from above pair 
of Eengfish pzize winners. 

“SPinfimmon” io the fargeyf 
Sf Bernazd in fRe world; 
weight, 215 f6d., height, 39 
ind, at dRoufder ** uchess”’ 
id 381 ind. af ORoufder, weighs 
in condition 160 f64., dhe Ras 
won dome 30 prized; Aer pupd 
oRoufd be excepfionaffy fazge. 
Owo are afready sofd, onfy five 
aiff Be dofd in aff; price, S800, 
dogs; $200, BifeResd, 


PROGRESSIVE KENNELS; 
Flatbush. 1. I. 


ENOTISH Setters boarded. 


Warm and healthy location and personal at- 
tention given, AsI employ no attendants, onlya 
limited number will be accommodated, 

Address H, J. PIERRE, 

Winsted, Conn, 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co, 


PALMYRA, H, YW,’ 
Are now prepared to furnish capies of the photo- 
Bua stakes br Mr, Walker at the Raneeh Field 
prices on application. 


The Rewnel. 


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Puppies 
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CHAMPION CHIEFTAIN 
OUT OF 
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HEATHERBELLE, 
COUNTESS ZINA, 
THORA, 
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HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


Special 
Swiss St. Bernards 
to the Front. 


At the late St. Bernard Show held in 
England in December, 1886, the Swiss 
Smooth Coated Dog “ Guide,” won the 
challenye eup, beating ¢//the St. Bernards 
in the show rough or smooth, including 
the great “Plinlimmon” and “ Prince 
Battenburg.” I have the full sister to 
““Guide’”’ (same litter) ‘‘Flora II,” im- 
ported from Switzerland last year, she is 
a noted prize winner here already, is very 
large and handsome. I am ready to book 
orders for puppies out of her, sired by my 
Champion Swiss Dog “Apollo,” this 
combination of the two best Swiss Strains 
should-produce exceedingly fine pups of 
great size, of true St..Bernard character, 
prices will be moderate, and puppies will 
be delivered in the early spring, can be 
spoken for now and paid for when taken. 
I have in my Kennels some of the best 
stock in Switzerland, having purchased 
Mr. Hy. Schumacher’s Kennel. I have un- 
equalled facilities for importing, having 
the far-famed judge, Mr. Schumacher, to 
select them. In England, Mr. Sydney 
W. Smith will make selections. I have 
some fine young females that can be pur- 
chased for reasonable figures, and will 
be pleased to correspond with any in- 
terested in the St. Bernard Dog, 


WW. Tucker, 


P. O, Box 1338, 
N, Y. City, 


St. Bernards and Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS, 
Send. stamp for catalogue, Lancaster, Mass, 


DOGS DO YOU WANT 


TO BUY A 
If so, write and name the kind you want, Ads 


I DOG? 
dress WM. W: SILVEY, 


185 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa, 


2 BEE Ee EI LL 
HAMPION TRAINED BEAR, COON, FOX 

/ Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; fisens and 
Himelayan Rabbits; Abyssinian Guinea ie ve 
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Nor Muon To Loox at A RARE ’UN TO Go. ‘ THE ; = 
y ,. ‘Niagara Falls’ Black Bird AUDUBON’S _ 


qi . 
Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made, 
Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with . ' : 
all other targets. Can be thrown from clay-pigeon ; 
trap or our trap. Sample box of 100 birds, $1. iif 


OT NIAGARA FLYING TARGET COMPANY, | nucte‘iites sretiwontgnat ofthe etiden ot 4, and teptosent the Saderetito ae he Shoals 
; Makers, are elephant folio, and the paper heavy. The drawings were made from nature, and for accuracy 


Black Birds $10 a wtapy eee $6 21,000; Traps $5. - Pi 0. Box 427, Suspension Bridge, N. Y. of delineation, fidelity to detail pane accessories, y 

—_ Audubon’s Birds have never been equalled. 
‘ Th e Bat. Siotele nd Houtes for Sportsmen, Any of these plates if framed would make a : , ' 
| Thrown from’ a Superb Ornament 


Bey Clay-Pigeon Trap B fl id A | For ‘ ainsi 7 eB ae 
i . ‘or a sportsman’s dining room, and no more beautiful and appropriate gift could be found for the - 
= or our own Trap. rom [e CUSE, a: 0s on. lover of nature thatone of these. The constantly increasing scarcity of this work makes these 
No breakage or fail- S 1 


sit 


ures in trap. Nesherd clay. No shot marks. Eve large plates each yaar more valuable. Some of the plates are double and can if desired be cutin 


breaks when hit. Flight and price not equalle two and put in sinait es Aye AP Rte 
one breaks when hit. Fi : ere are répresented many species o ucks, Gu Tous i ir 
We also manufacture Balls and Traps. Send for sp Y 8p : s, Grouse, Snipe, Heron and small birds 


our prices before ordering elsewhere. TARGET 
BALL & B. P. CO., Limited, Lockport, N. Y. 


almost without number. 
These plates are so large that they cannot be sent by mail without danger of being crushed, and 


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the best method of sending them will be on rollers by express. 


Snap or wing 


shooting wit LIST OF BIRDS REPRESENTED: 
0 


LEARN TO SHOOT QUICK @ 


tifles easily Black Vulture and Head of Chimney Swift............. $4 00 Bohemian Waxwing..... . $6 00. 
Sand cheapl sh, DEBT: pete eee rere $12 00 Carolina Parroquet........ 1000 Purple Martin............ - 500. 
BSS learned wit Sg DEP : Stars Redtail Hawk............. * 10.00 Golden - winged Wood- White-bellied Swallow.... 5 00 
Wi iO Raub Ma os Jer Walcon,..........0.. 006+ 10000” “pecker. ome stapes e ne 5 00 Cliff Swalliow............... 5 00° 
ugg “ine Trap EUROPEAN PLAN Sparrow Hawk..........-. - 800 Pileated Woodpecker. 800 Barn Swallow..... SM titbho -» 65 00 | 
vate a aRistaiit 7 Swallow-tailed Kite..... . 800 Belted Kingfisher.......... 700 White-headed Pigeon...... 7 00 
NV 29 Sr A ae OY " required. , MESSENGER, Proprietor. pte peeneg EHagle....... 1200 Yellow-billed Cuckoo...... 500 J Black Rail..........2..,.. 3 00) 
Practice cardboard and clay targets. Gives Agsanseste see (00. Rabe Threat Humocite ©) Retetbesated Sapineter he 
10,000 shots for $5. Address JOS. L. eet U IL SH 0 OTIN G Beck wee Bet as eN 1 Fes AO se tl aad zx piper... ly 99. 
3 MU BRU AN: 2:0 000 sie cine o blae o . ot als vies eo se Peet ous: = o- i PADOAVIVOL . wee www ‘ 
STE Rear ee & GRAHAM, New York Q) A e isha ERaiwWE.. osteo eeutts . 1000 Columbia Humming Bird. 5 00 | Pectoral Sandpiper...... % 00 
gents. The undersigned have leased the well-known | B@™ Owls Ri het + 500 Forktail Flycatcher....... 50) | Red-backed Sandpiper. . 
; Bellevue Hotel at High Point, N. C., and can CEO Wa tlecen tists ee tae - 500 Arkansas, Say’s & Swal- Semi-palmated Sandpiper. 6 00 
OIN THE NATIONAL GUN ASSOCIATION. offer to visiting sportsmen unsurpassed quail HisheOrowencs tiepese tet eee 600 _low-tail Flycatcher...... 800 Curlew Sandpiper.......... 6 00. 
Send 10 cents, for handbook giving all infor- shooting. We have leased the shooting privil- BlwewWayen.ssese ite ve seeene 700 Pipiry Wlycatcher.......... 400 Great Marble Godwit...... 7 00 
mation, to the Secretary. Matt R. Freeman, Gen- eges can alarge extent of excellent and well- Crow Blackbird........... SU CAUOY Girne incline eee Seno - 400 Esquimaux Curlew........ 6 00 | 
eral Manager. F. ©. Etheridge, Secretary and Havsleel ground Wich wet never havin seth Redwing Blackbird........ 800 Great-crested Flycatcher. £00 Spotted Sandpiper......... 5 00 
Treasurer, Macon, Ga. Board of Directors: Dr. L. =Kobover! owe can warnish good dogs and com- Baltimore Oriole,.......... 800 Olive-sided Flycatcher.... 4 00 Byers Sandpiper......... 5 00 
H, Russell, Springfield, O.; C. M. Stark, Winchester, petent guides if desired, Quail are wrideaalls Orchard Oriole............ - 800 Small green-crested Fly- Yellowleg Sandpiper...... , 5 00) 
Mass.; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washing- plenty this season, and ehGAT OR OR ETE UIGROEOT Boat-tail Grackle.......... 9°00 catcher le ae . 400 Greenshank Sandpiper.... 5 00 
ton A. Cester, Flatbush, L. I.; Wm. G, Cooper, Hes opens scant , April 1, is the best time for Rusty Grackle. .......... + 10.00! Wood? Pewee. J. nc2.2).6.. 400 Glossy Ibis,............ LO! h | 
Savannah, Ga.; EK. A. Crawford, Tallahassee, Fla.; aa ooting Theo ke mocormaiodatOnkearetexesle Nuttall’s Marsh Wren..... 500 White-eyed Vireo.......... 400 Night Heron............... 8 00 
M. R. Freeman, W. W. Parker and F, C, Etheridge, ewes good livery seaianeehn Apes hee Common Marsh Wren..... 500 Red-eyed Vireo............ 400 Yellow - crowned Wight 
Macon, Ga. Gired: Hor further intdrietonaddress .: Crested Titmouse.......... 500 Yellow-throated Vireo.... 400 Heron...............2..... 8 00° 
ERSTE EE “JAS. E. TOMLINSON & BRO mason ey. Titmouse..... : i ree ie elepes Ue be Ely-- cn eat ys ee Por cee ; : a 
—- ny OTs fe arolina Titmouse......... catchers seace Beers: rTEA ite ELETOM. .. +... 
Je SB. & ODGE, Bellevue Hotel, High Point, N. C. Mocking Bird..-.......... - $00 Wilson’s Flycatcher... 40) Peale'sand Reddish Egrets 9 00, 
ii 278 Division Street, “ a 1 4 > erm Pishee ee prose anada Hlycatcher........ ue Heron..........4.05-..- 
DETROIT, MicH. Ce Oe le See Ieee 1) Wood Thrush............ 300 Bonaparte’s Flycatcher... 400 Flamingo........ eee? he 10 00° 
teleeraph station, with fine view of the Gulf, | Browvn Thrasher........ -.. 800 Hooded Warbler......... . 400 White-fronted Goose.....- 10 00 
5 Crees thave i aeod: dobn awater heniniti: andetaie [2 reiie Ditharlc., 12.45.28 400 Kentucky Warbler.... ... 400 Mallard Duck............ . BO 
ne & an see me ieee cml eco eaot Ged. Keys, | Brown Titlark......... ... . 400 Bay-breasted Warbler..... 400 Black Duck................ 12 00 
3 ot 5 af Rifle On fecha ton Heine Th ee fac Grass Winchoy wkereecere: 400 Pine-creeping Warbler.... 400 Gadwall Duck.............. 12 00. 
8 ve S.C bi io, y Ell A Tai ttle 3 Fit dup in first. | enslow’s Bunting ........ 400 Azure Warbler............. 4.00) WoodDuck,.) i 2 tb ieee 15 00 
i wi ae B Sh rs dik % Xe 4 Oe down | Chipping Sparrow......... 400 Yellowpoll Warbler....... 400 QOanvas-back Duck......... 15 00 
the Gultotte westward, can be chartered, Also | field Sparrow, ....2.20..5. . 400 Rathbone Warbler......... 400 Redhead Duck........... . $00 
€ a. ee S Mh ay gs an i oft, eh A ie ae Seaside Finch.............. 400 Children’s Warbler........ 400 Ringneck Duck............ 7 00) 
a wo 7 pee jE aul es os nao Gulf Lincoln’s Finch....-....... 400 Yellow Redpoll Warbler.. 400 Broadbill Duck............ 7 00 
Gen ra eighteen Pe haty Ht. oa Fin thie a ; | Song Sparrow......-...-+.- 400 Black and Yellow Warbler 400 Hider Duck................. 10 00) 
SSS = Napier oor piyaany desired 4 eaporntinng 1e8 TOF | White-throated Sparrow.. 4 00 Swainson’s Warbler....... 4 00, “SineW>in 2c. teem eeah 10 00 
The only manufacturer of White Cedar Decoy | “Wor farther particulars address : White-crowned Sparrow.. 400 Bachman’s West e cbbbere : ae Brown Pelican............ - 10 iB 
Ducks. Cedar is the lightest and most durable ALFRED P. JONES Towhee Bunting........... 4 00 Roteniee arbler....... i fe ornate eet iota oe tee 4 
wood. Also Geese, Brant, Swan, Coot, Snipe and Formerly of Homosassa, Purple Finch..... SR ARS R Fhe b ah ne aE ee Se fis i it uae “ fmmer....... +++ tt 
Plover Decoys. All decoys made larger than the Box 104, Cedar Keys, Mlorida. | Pine Grosbeak... 0020.1 70) Wood’ Wren cet, 400 ‘Sanawioh Temas 500) 
ate aaa Spor Rec ust ae fiat Or STIS a bLapbe re pee as. ihe a ry j Ae WVABGTES 5. ssee cenit : a ae ash ast as +e ovate ai ye 
: ‘ ose-breasted Grosbeak... )Rock Waren 42-0 os eases azor-billed Auk........ BY 
; : STONEHENGE ON THE DOG. Nighthawks. oc.i.c.. es. FeO *Cedhi Rind sos seis. 400. (GreatiAuk.. 34. nese ae 10 00) 
benybecrerhek PLATES, TEE see eee se Price 83.50, i ‘ 
i eurs. Send for illustrate 
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SPOON BAIT, 


___No Sportsman’s Kit i is complete without them, 
Nothing yet invented has attained the popularity 
and successful killing qualities of the HILL BAIT 
Sold by all principal dealers. If your dealers do 
not keep them, send to the manufacturers, L. S$, 
HILL & 00., 19 «21 Pearl St., Grand Rapids, Mich, 
Send for illustrated price-list. Mention this paper 


The Still-Hunter, 


—BY— 
T, S. VAN DYKE. 
PRICE, POSTPAID, $2.00, 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING UO., 
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HILL ON THE DOG. 


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MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES. 
Price 62.00. 


Yor sale by Forest and Stream Publishing Co, 
J. P. DANNEFELSER, 
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straightened. Pistol grips added, horn or ee eet 

lates fitted. Barrels bored to shoot close and h 
Biain loeks altered to rebound. Pin-fire guns Raters o 
central fire at a reasonable price, and all other coe oe 
ree executed with dis atch and warranted. 
loaded to order. GUNS TO HIRE. 


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Gung, Ammunition, ete. 


THE PARKER GUN 


LEADS them all in HARD HITTING qualities at the 
Second Annual Tournament of the Chamberlin Car- 
tridge Co., held at Cleveland, O., Sept. 14, 1886. Out 
of EIGHTY-SEVEN ENTRIES from REPRESENTATIVE 
SHOTS, representing FOURTEEN STATES, the Parker | 
Gun won FIRST AND THIRD MONEY, winning $900~- 
out of the $1,200 purse offered, adding another victory 
to 1885, which was the Second International Clay- 
Pigeon Tournament for the championship of the world, 
held at New Orleans, La., Feb. 11 to 16. Among the 
contestants shooting other guns were such champions 
as Carver, Bogardus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb and others. 


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Letever Hammerless, Clabrough, Parker and Smith Guns, Amenioan 
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A Bad Miliss 
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my stock of GUNS AND FISHING TACKLE. Prices 


on application. 


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"The Mavnard Rifles & a 


NEW OFF-HAND | TARGET RIFLE, MODEL OF 1882.4g 
PRICES REDUCED. ; 


; With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 


Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 

For Hunting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the **MAWNARD” more 
completely supplies the wants of 
Hunters and Sportsmen generally, than any other Rifle. in 
the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 
racy, Convenience, durability and safety, is not excelled. 

Serd for Illustrated Catalogue describing the new: attachment 
for using rim and center-fire ammunition. 


MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. ‘8 


THE LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY, 


MANUFACTURERS OF: 


Automatic Hammerless Guns. 


Price $75 to $350. 


The only Hammerless Gun in the world with compensated action to take up wear.in ONY. 


Made with either Top Lever or Thumb Piece. 


direction. New Automatic Safety Blocking both hammers and triggers. Rebounding locks: 


Send for new illustrated catalogue for 1887. . 
THE LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY, Syracuse, N. ¥. 


DOG TRAINING: |: 
BY “ia 
8. T, HAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM. 
For sale at this office. Price $1.00. 


viii fi AS FOREST AND STREAM ae 


eee eis cwmages DOG-SKIN. LEATHER JACKETS | 


| FOR FALL SHOOTING. 
LINCOLN JEFFRIES. 


Soft and pliable as kid. Not shrunk or injured by water. Entirely waterproot and windpreof. A 
complete protection to sportsmen or any exposed to cold or wet. For horseback riding, driving or walk- 
ing in cold weather. Worn under the overcoat, they are a handsome garment«and much used. A 
capital jacket for bicycle use, skating and sleighing. i ; 

We have just received and now offer the first lot for this season, and the present invoice comprises 
the finest skins we have imported for years. | 


e-WE TAKE THE ENTIRE PRODUCT OF THE MANUFACTURES, OF ABOVE FINEST 
JACKETS, AND THIS MAKE CANNOT BE OBTAINED HLSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES. 
early selection is advised. Common qualities of other makes also in stock, 


A quality, the very finest skin, - - - - . $18 00 

+ not as fine, = = - $8 00, $1000 and 15 00 

Send measurement around chest outside vest. If money is sent with order we will forward free b 

mail, and if not satisfactory on receipt we will return money on return of Jacket. We are already sell- 
ing many of them. Entirely different from any other make. ° jy ; 

"As ther2 are many different makes of Leather Jackets in the market advertised as jinest, etc, 


Z - : i mostly made here of commen skins, we invite those desiring such to send for one of ours, and if not 
making the Highest Average Penetration on Record, & 5 found superior on examination to any other, it can be returned at our expense or we will refund money. 


Ask your dealer to send for one. They beat the World: “S Pace | WILLI AM READ & SONS, 107 Washington St, Boston. 


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ener nen 


New Breech-Loader. 
THE FIELD GUN. 


1i2-Bore, $55. 10-Bore, SGO. 


Persons who have seen and examined this gun pronounce it the BEST 
Breech-Loader in the United States for the price. It has Damascus barrels engine 
turned rib, and is well engraved and finished. No description will satisfy so well 
as personal inspection, and I am desirous of sending it for examination to any one 
who wants to buy a good gun. Not one of these guns has been returned. DON 
TAKE ANYBODY’S.WORD FOR IT but examine for yourself. | | 


New catalogue of guns and ammunition, profusely illustrated, will be ready about Oct. 1. Sent on receipt of 
15 cents, or free with any order for goods. ts 


LARGE STOCK OF W. W. GREENER’S GUNS JUST RECEIVED, 


HENRY C. SQUIRES, 178 Broadway, N. Y. 


SHORE BIRDS, | PEATHER JACKETS. 


A. pamphlet for those who “gun” 
“along he shore, ; 


i i fer the most complete 
ope Ses i i i i kins) are notaffected by water. Being very pliable they fit close to the person, and offer the. 
1, Haunts arid Habits_Where tho bay birdslive, and | ,,,_,, Genuine Russian sting (7 ee curating winds of winter. Our best quality jackets will last a lifetime, it, being, almost Ampossible to yroar-one 
; ‘what they do at home. { at thus making it the cheapest winter garment one can secure, They are so light weight and ta ‘ad up se i ae RANT wa nan ae A Se tod 8 baat d 
“tI. Range and Migration—Where they go to breed, sare | and undercoat, thus rendering a heavy weave ae Ea ieat Saar ath AE ite cae pate os, Eouiap fe iB, bo j A 
“EEL sNoralne. Without ‘the. Birds—An episode of +2 ar ahe wish, ye 1d climates tOeuINE RUSSIAN SKIN should order it immediately before we get out of sizes, as but a limited number of the 
"Shore cs ting list of - Be: American species | 8°" time article can be obtained each year. In ordering send measure around chest. 
“IV. Nomenclature—. } : } 
IV Noe Timicole, with a description. of each ie e Quality Semaine Peasslan Since aes or Tan Color, oy it 
species, uality, y Mam Color... 2525. 24.5 seals oe 3 é 
pe ORT Naa babs Nn are Sent by registered mail, postpaid, to any part of the U. 8. on receipt of price. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. 


< “Field” Trial, Londen, May, 1876; Winner of the 
Guinea Prize for Choke Bores; Winner of the Penety | 


Impervious to Wind and Water. Soft and Pliable as the Finest Kid Glove. 


B lity, American Skins, Black Color, $10.00 
Cc Suatty, American Skins, Black Color, 3.00 


-_ ne) Or hem after ; ar ‘ oy 
you have reach ed the £rc unds. E « S. As we are the onl YN por ten 810 the U nited States of GEN UINE R USSIAN SKIN Ss the canne it be ound het ou 


iii Se Wa con JOHN P. LOVELL'S SONS, 147 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 


For Sale by the Forest end 8tream Pub. Co. ESTABLISHED :1840, 


THOMAS J. CONROY, 


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~ GONROY’S CELEBRATED 
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The strongest and freest running reels on the market. Pronounced by many of our 
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Tarpon Tackle a Specialty. 
i | it Bamboo Rode, Ash and Lancewood Rods, 
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Fees L, XXVII.—No. 26. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1887. 
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Brine THe Les ErupEs DE MAITRE PIERRE 
SUR L/ AGRICULTURE ET LES FORETS. 


PAR M. ANTONIN ROUSSET. 
Translated by 
REV. S. W. POWELL. 


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Nos. 1 (Gne) to 2 (coarse), In 1 Ib. canisters and 
614 lb. kegs, A fine grain, quick and clean, for up- 
land prairie shooting. Well adapted co short guns. 

Hazard’s “Duck Shooting.” 


Nos. 1 (fine) to6 (coarse). In 1 and & 1b. canisters 
and 6% and 124 lb. kegs. Burns slowly, and very 
clean, shooting remarkably close and with gredt 
penetration. Wor field, forest or water shouting it 
ranks any other brand and is equally serviceable for 
muzzle or breechloaders, 

Hazard’s “‘Kentucky Rifle.”? 


FFFG, FFG and ‘Sea Shooting” FG in kegs of 25, 
1246 and 644 lbs. and cans of Silbs. FFFG is also 
packed in 1 and 44 1b. canisters. Burns strong and 
moist. The FF FG and FFG are favorite brands for 
ordinary sporting and the “Seva Shooting” PG is the 
standard Rijle Powder of the Country. 


Superior Mining and Blasting Powder, 


GOVERNMENT CANNON and MUSK¥YT POW- 
DER; also, SPECIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT OF 
ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OR PROOF MANUFAC- 
TURED TO ORDER. 

The above can be had of dealers, or of the Com- 
pany’s Agents, in every prominent city or whole- 
sale at our office. 

63 PINE STREET, NEW YORK, 

When ordering shells insist that they be 
loaded with Hazard Powder. 


OUR NEW ALASKA: 


? 


The Seward Purchase Vindicated. 
By CHARLES HALLOCK 


CONTENTS :—Itinerary of the Trip. As Hx- 
cursionists see it. Economically Con- 
sidered. An Interior View. Home of 
the Siwash. Good Indians. Medicine 
and ee Alaska’s Mineral Wealth. 
Commercial Visheries. Rambles Along 
Shore. The Glacier Fields, Russia in 
America. Seals of the Pribylofs. 


The several chapters are deyoted to ac- 
counts of travel and adventure, descriptions 
of the country and its inhabitants, a con- 
sideration of its resources, and its history and 
present condition. 


210 pp., Illustrated. Price $1.50. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co., 
39 PARK Row, NEw York. 
Lonpow: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane. 


JOSEPH GILLOTTS 
STEEL PENS 


Soro By ALL DEALERS Toroustour He WORLD 
GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION-I878. 


MARTIN'S “Busi- 
Mm. ness” Braided Silk 
oy Lines are made of the 

ve best silk, both 
raw and soft, and are all that can be desired, 
Circulars and eae free. Made only by E. J. 
MARTIN, Rockville, Conn. 


Schwatka’s Search. 


Sledging in the Arctic in quest of the 
FRANKLIN RECORDS, 
—BY— 
WILLIAM H,. GUILDER 
Second in Command, ~ 
1 Volume, 8vo., with Maps and Illustrations. 
Price, 3.60, 
For sale by the 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO 
39 Park Row, N. Y. 


Extra Heavy Broad Breech Ducking Guns a Specialty. 
Send for Illustrated Catalogue containing full description. 


L. GC. SMITH, Maker, Syracuse, N. Y. 


7 <a 


The “L.C.Smith” Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted 


BREECH-LOADING GUN! 


Té has our Patent Joint Check and our Patent 
Automatic Joint Compensator. 


Hammers below the line of 
sight whens cocked. 


STRONGEST FASTENING KIOWA 


WEIGHTS: _ 
No. 10 Gauge, 8 to 11 Ibs. 
No. 19-Geuge, 754 to 914 Ibs. 


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The Rennel. 


Pictures of the Field. 


| Phototypes of the Pictures by John M. Tracy. 


Mr. Jonn M. Tracy has won a reputation for his faithfu portraits of dogs and his beau- 
tiful and sympathetic delineations of the incidents of the field. All the poetry and grace of 
a pointer or setter in the stubble have been caught with the eye of the artist and the enthu- 
siasm of the sportsman, and transferred to the living canvas with a skill which has given 
Mr. Tracy a name above that of any other American artist in the same field. f 

We have for sale a series of admirable phototypes (photographs in printer’s ink), 
of these paintings, which preserve with admirable fidelity the spirit of the originals, 
The phototypes are 15x20 inches. They are as follows: 


Title of Picture, 
eee Shooting in Tennessee. $ 
rairie Chicken Shooting in Minnesota, ~ 
On the Grouse Moor, - - 
Quail Shooting in Neversink Valley, - - 


Name of Dog or Dogs. 
Gladstone and Peep o’ Day 
Dash ILI, and Countess May 
- Emperor Fred 
Croxteth and Sensation 


Sent securely packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00 each. 


Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
39 Park Row, New York. 


“Forest and Stream” Fables, 


By AWAHSOOSE, 


1, The Puppies Who Didn’t Know It Was Loaded. 
2. The Wise and Foolish Pike. 
8. The Fox and His Guests. 
4, The Foolish Fish, 
5, The Robin and the Pewee. 
6. The Unlucky Bass, 
7. The Shrike and the Hawk. 


A series of seven fables in prose and to every one a picture. 
All of them have pith and point best appreciated by anglers 
and sportsmen, but not a one of them is without a moral for 
the wise and foolish of the world in general. Price 10 cents. 
For sale by all newsdealers. 


HOREST AND STRHAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
39 Park Row, New York. 
LONDON: Davies & Co., 1 Finch Lane, 


Kennel Record and Account Book. 


THE KrnnEL RECORD anp AccouNT Book consists of a series of carefully prepared blank 
entry forms for the use of the breeder. Pages are deyoted to the registration of pedigrees, 
the record of stud visits, whelps, sales, prize winnings, receipts and expenses, and other 
memoranda, the great practical utility and permanent value of which are recognized by 
every experienced breeder. Ample provision is also made for recording other minor trans- 
actions, which may at the time appear trivial, but afterwards prove of the highest import- 
anee. Tbere are few breeders, even among those most systematic in preserving records of 
their Kennel transactions, who have not repeatedly felt the need ef just such a detailed series 
of memoranda as that provided in the Kennel Record. 

In tne preparation of the blank forms, and in the arrangement of the book, special care 
has been taken to facilitate convenience both in making the entries and in subsequent reference 
tothem. Itis hoped that with such a book at their command, breeders may generally adopt 
amore careful system of record than they have been accustomed to preserve. 200 pages 
(size $x114 in.), price $3. Sent postpaid by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. 

Specimen Pages Free on Application. 


ENSATION. 


‘Wo have for sale an elegant steel engraving of the celebrated 
pointer Sensation. Size ef plate, 14x20; size of sheet, 22x28. 
Price, $1 each. 


FOREAT AND STREAM PUB. OO., S59 Park Eow. N. Y. 


Chestnut Hill Kennels, 


ELIA DEP ITA... 


IN STUD. 

Rough-Coated Sheep Dogs. 
English Champio - DOUBLIN SCOT. 
Imported - - - NULLAMORE, 
Imported - —_ - - BLUEJACKET. 


BROOD BITCHES: 

' English Champion FLURY II. 
Imported SPOILED MISS. 
Imported MISS PENELOPE. 

GEM and others. 


For stud cards, list of winnings and other particulars apply to 
CHESTNUT HILL KENNELS, P. O. Box 1,630, Philadelphia, Pa. 


COUNT WIND’EM.| Field Trial Winners. 


The property of R. Li, Purcell Liewellin, : 
We now have ready for delivery pictures of the 


BELLE OF B ow, following celebrated dogs, winners of prizes at 


Field Trials, on toned paper, size 10x12. 
The property of Barclay Field, 


LONDON, 
ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS IN 


“LAND AND WATER,” 


FAIRY, BELLE, GLADSTONE, DASHING 
XN CH, SAN YY H 
WITH WEEKLY ARTICLES ON 


Irish Setter. 
BEGORRA. 
Chanipion TRIX. 


Champion MOLLIE BAWN. 
: NELLIE. 


POINTERS TOM, PETE, CROXTETH. 


ists) PRIDE O TH r 
WHISKEY, DICK, RANGER, BEGORRAH. 


DOG BREAKING, 


By G. T. Teasdale-Buckell, 


Who sent to America ail the imported Llewellin 
Setters, and for four consecutive years ran the 
Winning brace of setters in the English National 
Field Trials, and has hunted as many winners of 
the Field Trial Derby. 


LAND AND WATER mailed direct to any part 
of the world outside the United Kingdom, from 
the office, at following rates: 12 months, Tis. 6.3 
6 months, 8s, 9d.; 8 months, 4s. 6d. Single copies 
mailed fer fourpence. : $ 


OFFICE: 182, Strand, London, Eng. 


Price for the full set of thirty-two pictures 
$3.00; 25cts. each. Address = 


Forest and Stream Pub. Co., 


P. O. Box 2882. New York City. 


The Field Sportsman's Picture Co, 


PALMYRA, H. Y., 


Are now prepared to furnish copies of the photo 
Free Pew by Mr. Walker at the Basten Field 
rials, Lista and prices on application, 


NONE ARE 


SPRATTS PATENT 


MEAT “FIBRINE” VEGETABLE 


DOG CAKES 


(WITH BEETROOT.) — 
Beware of Worthless Imitations. 


SEE EACH CAKE IS STAMPED 
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Highly recommended by the “Field” for Grey- 
hounds. Invaluable for dainty feeders, dogs of 
weak digestion, or for dogs recovering from 


severe illness. 
(AMERICA) 


SPRATT PATE Limited, 


239-245 EAST FIFTY-SIXTH ST., 
NEW YORK. 


Down-Town Depot: 48 South William Street. 


FACTORIES also at London, Bermondsey, 8.E. 
Berlin, Viehof Brunnenstrasse. 


OWooditt’s 
improved Dog Hoap 


Positively kills fleas and improves the coat, No 
Carbolic Acid, A pure white soap. 25 cts. 


Woodill’s Improved Medicines. 


Mange Cure, 50cts. Eezema (Red Mange) Cure, 
60 cts. Worm Syrup, 25 and 50ets. Cough Syrup, 
25 and 60 cts. Distemper Cure, 50cts. Liniment, 
60 cts. Purging,Tonic, and Cough Pills, 25 cts. each, 
Balsam for Wounds, Cropped Ears, &e., 25 cts. 

GEO. D. WOODILLE, 
We. 718 Green Street, PHILADELPHIA. 


The Best in the Market. 
AUSTIN'S 


Dog Bread. 


Acknowledged by all who have used t to be 
superior to any dog food made, 


MANUFACTURED BY 


AUSTIN & GRAVES, 


116 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass. 


AGENTS: 
POPE & STEVENS, 114 Chambers st., N. Y., and 
514 Commerce st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


FIRST LESSONS 
Dog Training 


WitH 


Standards and Points of Jndgieg 
ALL BREEDS OF DOGS. 


Being the Standards of “Stonehenge” and also 
those adopted by Specialty Clubs, 
Revised to Date. 


Price, 25 Cents. 


FOREST AND STREAM. PUBLISHING CO., 
39 Park Row, New York. 


ASHMONT’S LATEST WORK. 


‘6 n_ FRIEND IN NEED.’? This is a Household 
Guide for Man in Health and in Disease. Jt educates him toa 
correct understanding of Nature's Laws; it tells him how he 
should liye to maintain good health, and, when he is ill, how 
to determine and treat the disease from which he suffers. 

t has been said of this book: “Wo man who values the 
health af his faniily showtice without it.” Price, postpaid, 83. 

THE STANDARD BOOK ON DOGS. Asx- 
HMONT’S TREATISE on their General Management™in Health 
and Treatment in Disease. ‘The best book on the subject ever 
published,” is the opinion ofall. Price, postpaid, $2. 

PRINCIPLES OF DOC TRAINING. Origi- 
nally ‘Dog Paths to Success,” by W. C. Percy, Esq. (** Kit 
Killbird"). Carefully revised and extended by ‘‘ ASHMONT.” 
This is especially designed for the amateur dog trainer. Price, 
postpaid, 50 cents. 

These works for sale by all the principal booksellers, or sent, 
postpaid, on receipt of price, by 


1, LORING THAYER, 186 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. 
Bohannan’s Magic Skin Cure. 


A positive and absolute cure for 
Cures quicker, cheaper and better MAN GE. 
than any article ever offered to the public. Two 


cakes, $1, t paid. Nocure no pay. Address 
A. A. RA OND, South Norwalk, Conn. 


aS Se 
OR SALE.—A FEW VERY FINE ENGLISH 
setters and cio tere,, SAprouenly, field trained, 


Only those wish lass dogs will address. 
GEO. W. LOVELE, Midalebose, tess 


Ghe Rewmnel. 


. THE BEST ENGLISH PAPER. IS 
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AND 


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For all news and information concerning 
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Poultry, 
Pizgcons 
Rabbits, Cage-Birds, Ets, 
It is the recognized English organ on “4. 
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paper of ita class. American breeders will fim 
est English stock advertised in its columns. 


Annual Subscription, 13 Shillings. 
Or¥icns: 139 and 140 Fleet street. EB. C., London. 


DEERHOUNDS. 


Puppies For Sale 


CHAMPION CHIEFTAIN 
OUT OF 


CHAMPION WANDA, 
CHAMPION LORNA IL., 
HEATHERBELLE, 
COUNTESS ZINA, 
THORA, 
BERGA. 


HILLSIDE KENNELS, 


LANCASTER, 
MASS. 


ENGLISH MASTIFFS, 


For Sale—Fine litter of pups by the celebrated 


ILFORD CAUTION 


Winner of Ist at each Boston, Hartford and New 
York Fanciers’ shows, 1886. These pups are of 
the new type. 

ILFORD CAUTION is acknowledged to be 
the pest headed mastiff in America if not in the 
world. 

For price and catalogue apply to 

EK. H. MOORE 
Pine Hill Kennel 
Melrose, Mass. 


FOR SALE. 


THE FIRST PRIZE MASTIFE BITCH 


Boss lady Clare, 
(A.K.R. 3644); sire Boss (A.K.R. 2218), the largest 
and best all round stud mastiff; dam Bess (A.K.R. 
2217). Boss Lady Clare was whelped Dec. 22,1885, 
color stone fawn with coal black points, square 
blunt muzzle. Winning Ist and special at 
Wayerly, only time shown. One of the most 
promising young bitches in the country. Splen- 
did disposition, gentle and affectionate. Price 
$150. Also Great Dane and Mastiff pups for 
sale. i 


‘Boss in Stud; fee $50. 
Boss’ get are remarkable for their great size, In 
one. litter six weighed from 100 to 116lIbs. 
each at 6 mos. old, a weight that I question 
was never reached by even one of any litter be- 
fore. J. L. WINCHELL, 
= Fair Haven, Vt. 


EP Oorw TEs 


By Tammany ex Hops, by Donald I. ex Lady 
Belle, and three very nice dog pups, by champion 
Graphic ex Jane, Alsosome thoroughly broken 
pointers. The above stock is noted for its beneh 
show and excellent field qualities. lor price, etc., 
address with stamp CLIFTON KENNELS, 7% 
Clifton Place, Jersey City, N. J. dec30,tf 


St. Bernards and Pugs 


CHEQUASSET KENNELS. 
Send stamp for catalogue. Lancaster, Mass, 
SS I a a TD 


DO YOU WANT 
TO BUY A 


DOGS, ss... 


If so, write and name the kind ou want. Ad- 
dress WM. W. SELVEY, ~ 
185 South Highth st., Philadelphia, Pa. 


Pnelish Setters Board. 


Warm and healthy location and personal at- 
tention given. As I employ no attendants, onlya 
limited number will be accommodated. 

Address. H. J. PIERRE, 

Winsted, Conn, 


Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Dogs; Lo and- 


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vi a FOREST AND STREAM. 


THE 


“Niagara Falls” Black Bird 


Has the most natural flight of any artificial target made. 

“ Will sail against the wind without raising, a fault with 
all other targets. Can be thrown from clay-pigeon 
4 trap or our trap, Sample box of 100 birds, $1. 


Gime NIAGARA FLYING TARGET COMPANY, 


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ne Makers, 
P. O. Box 427, Suspension Bridge, N. Y. 


J. N. DODGE, 
276 & 278 Division Street, 
DETROIT, MIcH. 


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aiTTRISS- Co 


Black Birds $10 21000; Target Balls $6 21,000; Traps $5. 


The Bat. 


Snap orwing | ‘The only manufacturer of White Cedar Decoy 


shooting with 


: rifle easily aps Mees is A enter ave moet eae 
WN wood. so Geese, Brant, Swan, Coot, Snipe an 
Wins sPinesn Trae SSS pide cuesty, Plover Decoys. All decoys made larger than the 


natural bird, and a perfect imitation. Dlustrated 


or our own Trap. the Raub Mag- 


: 1a ig : price list free. 
ures in ae: No mera, eels shot ne at : CN NT NO required 
one breaks when hit. Flight and price not equalled. Practice cardboard and clay targets. Gives 
We also manufacture Balls and Traps. Send for : y, targets. CREW PLATES, TAPS, DIES, ETC., FOR 
our prices before ordering elsewhere. TARGET 10,000 shots for $5. Address JOS. L. RAUB, New gunsmiths and amateurs. Send for illustrated 


BALL & B. P. CO., Limited, Lockport, N. Y. SHENAE RSMO eee a & Gran, New York? 


2. EB. MIA HRSTTEHr Ss 
51, 53 and 55 Court Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
(NEAR CITY HALL.) 


Prices of Guns, Gun Implements and Ammunition. 


Far-Killing Single-Barrel Breechloading 12-bore Guns, $3.50. English Double Side Snap Guns with Rubber Butt, Pistol Grip, Rebound- 
ing Locks, 10 and J2-bore, $15.00. Crimpers, 10 and 12-gauge, 40 cts.; by mail 50 cts. Recapper 5 cts.; by mail 10 cts. Three-joint Cleaning 
Rods, complete with case, brush and swab, 40 cts.; by mail 50 cts. Extractors5 cts.; by mail7 cts. Cartridge Bags holding 50 shells, 50 ets. ; 
by mail 55 cts.; holding 75 and 100 shells, 50 cts.; by mail 60 ets. Powder Flasks 8 oz., 25 cts.; by mail 30 cts, Shot Pouches holding 2% lbs. 
shot, 50 cts.; by mail 55 cts. Game Bags 50 cts.; by mail 60 cts, U.M.C. Club Shells. Horsehide Dog Whips 25 cts.; by mail 30 cts. Flat 
tin snipe decoys $1.50 per doz.; by mail $1.75. Dog whistles with chain 25 cts.; by mail 30 cts. Send 2cent stamp for Tihistrated Catalogue. 


¢. F. MARSTERS. 51 to 55 Court Street. Brooklyn. 


Bullard Repeating Arms C0. 


SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 


catalogue to 8S. W. CARD & CO., Mansfield, Mass. 


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NEW SINGLE SHOT 


Target & Hunting Rifles, 


Genter and Rim Fire. Gals. .22 to .50 Express. 


Detachable Barrel Rifles will soon be Ready. 


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Hotels wn Routes for Sportsmen, 


Bromfield House, Boston. 


EUROPEAN PLAN 
MESSENGER, Proprietor. 


QUAIL SHOOTING. 


The undersigned have leased the well-known 
Bellevue Hotel at High Point, N. C., and can 
offer to visiting sportsmen unsurpassed 
shooting. We have leased the shooting privil- 
eges overa large extent of excellent and well- 
stocked ground, much of it never haying been 
shot over. Wecanfurnish good dogs and com- 
petent guides if desired. uail are unusually 
plenty this season, and from now to the close of 
the open season, April 1, is the best time for 
shoeting. The hotel accommodations are excel- 
lent, and good livery service can always be se- 
cured. For further information address _ 

JAS. E. TOMLINSON & BROw arth 
i 


Bellevue Hotel, High ; N.C. 
ee aa 


UIET, HOMELIKE, FIRST-CLASS ACCOM- 

, medations, one mile from post office and 
tetegraph station, with fime view of tHe Gulf, 
where there is good, deep water fishing, and fair 
shooting can be had one mile east_of Cedar Keys. 
Boats constantly on hand for fishing. The fine 
8-ton cabin sloop Ella M. Little fitted up in first- 
class style, with four bunks for cruising down 
the Gulf or to westward, can be chartered. Also 
a good, staunch, light draft 24ft. catboat. Hav- 
ing had eighteen years experience on the Gulf 
Coast, am prepared to help fit*eut parties for 
cruising or give any desired information. 

For further particulars address 
ALFRED P. JONES, 
Formerly of Homosassa, 
Box 104, Cedar Keys, Florida. 


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(IMT ED.) 


tic Ammunition 


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Is prepared to LOAD TO ORDER BY MACHINERY in any style that may be 
desired, in lots of not less than 100 of a kind 


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For field or trap shooting. The highest scores at the trap, in field and wildfowl 
shooting have been made with cartridges loaded by the : 


Chamberlin Patent Automatic Machines. — 


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We have only about 25 10-gauge and 50 12-gauge FOX GUNS left, in 
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logues, with dimensions and prices of all guns left, furnished on application. 


AMERICAN ARMS CO.. 103 Milk St., Boston, Mass. 


SPORTSMEN'S WEAR. 


Corduroy, Canvas Horsehide, Dogskin, Sheep: 
skin, Mackintosh and Flannel Clothing 


OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR SPORTSMEN 


Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts and Equip- 
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OATALOGUE AND SAMPLES FREE. 


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108 Madison Street, Chicago, [ll. 


EAsteERN AGENTS: A.@. SPALDING & BROS., 241 Broadway, N. ¥ 
PHILADELPHIA AGENTS: E. K, TRYON, JR. & COQ. 


THE NEW AMERICAN 


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LYMAN’S 


Patent Gun Sights 
make Hunting and 
TargetRities perfect. 
Send for circulars. | 
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We Middlefield, Conn. 
NEW CATALOGUE, 


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Snow Shoes 


Toboggans and Moccasins. 


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HILTS 
SPOON BAIT. 


No Sportsman’s kit is complete without them, 
Nothing yet invented has attained the popularity 
and successful killing qualities of the HILL BAIT 
Sold by all principal dealers. If your dealers do 
not keep them, send to the manufacturers, L. $. 
HILL & G0., 19 « 21 Pearl St., Grand Rapids, Mich. 
Send for illustrated price-list. Mention this paper 


Ree se : 

Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell. 
For Wildfowl Shooting and Long Shots. 
Instantly available as a solid shot. 

These shells are guaranteed to put from 80 to 100 
pellets No. 6 shot on a d0in. plate at 110yds. They 
will kill the hardest feathered bird at 130yds., and 
ina flock at 150yds. 10,12,16 and 20-bore, $2 per 
100 empty; sample box by mail 50 cents. 

The trade should see this projectile at once. 
THE AUTOMATIC SHRAPNELL CO., 
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. 


HILL ON THE DOG. 


THE STANDARD WORK ON THEIR 


MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES. 
Price $2.00. 


J. P. DANNEFELSER, 
Practical Gunsmith, 


No. 9 CHAMBERS ST.,, N. Y. 

Guus, Rifles, etc., at lowest prices. Second- 
hand Guns bought, sold and exchanged. Written guar- 
antee given with every gun. Stocks either crooked or 
straightened. Pistol grips added, horn or rubber heel 
plas fitted. Barrels bored to shoot close and hard. 

lain locks altered to rebound. Pin-fire guns altered to 
central fireat a reasonable price, and all Other kinds of 
repairing executed with dispatch and warranted. Shells 
loaded to order. GUNS TO HIRE. 


For sale by Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 


Eorest Funes. 
NESSMUK’S POEMS. 


The Forest and Stream Publishing Company have in prepara- 
tion a volume of poems by “‘Nessmuk,”? to be published shortly. 
The book will be an Svo., of something like 200 pages; will con- 
tain an autobiographical sketch, and will be embellished with an 
artotype portrait of “‘Nessmuk.’? Copies may be ordered at any 


time. The edition will be a limited one. 


PEeLtOE, $1.50. 


FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 39 Park Row, New York. 


Guns, Anvwnnition, ctr. 


THE PARKER GU 


LEADS them all in HARD HITTING qualities at the 
Second Annual Tournament of the Chamberlin Car- 
tridge Co., held at Cleveland, O., Sept. 14, 1886. Out 
of EIGHTY-SEVEN ENTRIES from REPRESENTATIVE 
SHOTS, representing FOURTEEN STATES, the Parker 
Gun won FIRST AND THIRD MONEY, winning $900 
out of the $1,200 purse offered, adding another victory 
to 1885, which was the Second International Clay= 
Pigeon Tournament for the championship of the world, 
held at New Orleans, La., Feb. 11 to 16. Among the 
contestants shooting other guns were such champions 
as Carver, Bogardus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb and others. 


PARKER BROTHERS, 
MAKERS, 


REeriden, Conn. 
New York Sales Rooms, 97 Chambers St. 


WE WILL SEND GRATIS UPON APPLICATION OUR NEW 


CATALOGUE: 


Containing National, Hurlingham, Old and New Long Island and Jersey City Heights Shooting 
Rules. Also minute description of our many valuable specialties, including 


Letever Hammerless, Clabrough, Parker and Smith Guns, American 
Wood-Powder, Dead-Shot Powder, American Clay-Birds, Peoria 
Black Birds, Bats, Our Loaded Shotgun Cartridges, Phenyle, 
Beet-Flour. Jumboiene, Oil-Tanned Moccasins, Shooting Cloth- 
ing, etc., etc. Address 


VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, 


OR 843 BROAD STREET A 
NEWARK, N. J. 14 Murray Street, New York. 


Aa Bad Miss 


If you fail to get my prices, as I want to close out 
my stock of GUNS AND FISHING TACKLE. Prices 


on application. 


WILL H. CRUTTENDEN, Cazenovia, N. ¥. 


The Maynard Rifles & Shotguns. 


2.0 


MERRITT 
With Pistol Grip Stock, Tip 
Stock and Swiss Butt Plate. 
For Hunting and Target Practice at 
all ranges the ‘*MAYNARD” more 
completely supplies the wants of 
Hunters and Sportsmen generally, than any other Kifie in 
the world, as many barrels can be used on one stock, and for accu- 
pe racy, convenience, durability and safety, is not excelled. 
eZ Ser.d for Dlustrated Catalogue describing the new attachment 
for using rim and center-fire ammunition. 


MASS. ARMS CO., Box 500, Chicopee Falls, Mass. 


THE LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY. 


MANUFACTURERS OF i 


Automatic Hammerless. Guns. 


Lyman 
Sight. 


Made with either Top Lever or Thumb Piece. Price $75 to $350. 


_ The only Hammerless Gun in the world with compensated action to take up wear in “every 
direction. New Automatic Safety Blocking both hammers and triggers. Rebounding locks. , 4 
~ Send for new illustrated catalogue for 1887, 


THE LEFEVUR ARMS COMPANY, Syracuse, N. Y. 


DOG FRAIN IN G; 
BY 
8. T. HAMMOND, KENNEL EDITOR OF FOREST AND STREAM, 


For sale at this office. Price $1.00.- 


FOREST AND STREAM. 


THE TRYON COMPLETE BREECH LOADING SHOT GUN. 10-SKIN LEATHER JACKETS | 


Wisnutictiircd 1s 12 Gauge, 60.0 
an ed by 
FOR FALL SHOOTING. ; 


LO vs 65.0" 
EINCOLN JEFFRIES. : Soft and pliable as kid. Not shrunk or injured by water. Entirely waterproof and windproof, A 
complete protection to sportsmen or any exposed to cold or wet. For horseback riding, driving or walk- 


ing in cold weather. Worn under the overcoat, they are a handsom arm i ‘ 

Cee es At Sp Ae a and sleighing. 7 : ee wat ina wisi ais 4 
e have just received and now offer the first lot for this season, invoi i 

. the finest skins we have imported for years. bironpiaah hie twist eee 


RS"WH TAKE THE ENTIRE PRODUCT OF THE MANUFACTURES OF ABOVE FINE 
JACKETS, AND THIS MAKE CANNOT BE OBTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THE ONTTED STATES. oF 
early selection is advised. Common qualities of other makes also in stock. 
$18 00 


A quality, the very finest skin, - = - = & 
J. not as fine, ~ = - $800, $1000 and 15 00 


Send measurement around chest outside vest. If money is sent with order we will forward free b 


mail, and if not satisfactory on receipt we will return money on return of Jacket. W. i - 
ing many of them. Entirely different from any other HES, pica ie as 


As ther2 are many different makes of Leather Jackets in the market advertised as jinest, etc, 
mostly made here of commen skins, we invite those desiring such to send for one of ours, and if no 
found superior on examination to any other, it can be returned at our expense or we will refund money. 


WILLIAM READ & SONS, 107 Washington St., Boston. 


Also send for Gun Circular and Second-Hand List. Now some high grade second-hand Guns, 


Vili 


“Field” Trial, London, May, [876; Winner of the Twenty 
Guinea Prize for Choke Bores; Winner of the Penetration Trial, 
making the Highest Average Penetration on Record, &c., &c. 


your dealer to send for one, ‘The: beat the World for Shooting. 
AGENTS FOR BARNARD’S YPORTSMEN'S wean an 


EH. K. TRYON, JR. & CO., PHILADELPHIA. PA. 


Some of the Triumphs of the Greener Gun 


Im the Wear isssG. 


ist, 3d and 4th. The ‘Star’? Prize (Hurlingham). 
Prix de Consolation (Monte Carlo). The Club Fund Cup (London Gun Club). 
President’s Trophy (Grympie, Queensland). The “Ranelagh”? Cup (London). 

The Australian Cup. (48 birds without a miss, £600 won. |Eleven Sweepstakes, London (Summer Meetings). 
Hamilton, Canada, $1,000. ALSO 

Melbourne Trophy. ‘The Leavenworth (Kansas, U. 8. A.) Gun Trial. A Greener 
New South Wales Open Sweepstakes. 12-bore gun beating 50 guns, some 10-bores, - of 
Summer Cup (Messina). many makers. 7 


For Fac-Simile of the winning target see the Advertisements of King’s “Quick” Shot Powder. 


N.B.---W, W. Greener’s Guns Headed the List with a Substantial Majority in 1885, 


Extract from page 312, Badminton Library. “Moor and Marsh.” The Gun and its De*" 
velopment, with Notes on Shooting. By W. W. Greener. rs 


“This is the most comprehensive modern work we have in our language dealing with guns. Not only does it treat fully of the very earliest arms known, commencing with bows 
and arrows, but it is equally accurate and exhaustive in regard to all recent inventions in gun-making. Every kind of sport to be had with the gun is here also described and commente 
on in a practical and interesting, though very condensed, manner, and the gunning to be done, or expected, in every corner of the globe is well described in Mr. Greener’s admirably 
written book. Every gun worth mentioning, with its mechanism, is fully and carefully engraved and explained for those who care for the technicalities of gun-making. A: 

“We would-strongly recommend this capital treatise to all who own a gun, not only as a most useful adjunct to their sport, but as the best of tutors in the matter of all that has to” ™ 
do with firearms of every description, large or small, from swivel guns to cripple-stoppers and 20-bores, and from elephant to rook rifles. ) 
‘Among the mass of useful information on shooting contained in this large work of over 700 pages, wildfow] shooting is very fairly, though briefly described and illustrated. We 


Universal Championship (Monaco). 


1st, 2d and 3d. 


consider Mr. Greener’s work a wonderful example of care, patience and ingenuity; that this is also the opinion of the general public is evidenced by the fact of its third edition being so 
soon called for. , 


This book, the best ever published on Gunnery, offered for $2.50 by | 


HENRY GC. SQUIRES, 178 Broadway, New York, 
| Agent for W. W. Greener’s Guns. 


SHORE BIRDS. | LEATHER JACKETS. 


A pamphlet for those who “gun” 


‘ 


Soft and Pliable as the Finest Kid Glove. 


along he shore. 
TELLS OF 


{. Haunts and Habits—Where the bay birds live, and 
what they do at home. 


i. Range and Migration—Where they go to breed, 


and where to'spenéthe winter. ’ 

WI. A Morning Without the Birds—An episode of 
shore shooting. f . 

EV. Nomenclature—A list of our American species 
of Limicole, with a description of each 
species. 

¥. Localities—Where to go to shoot them. 

WI. Blinds and Decoys—How ‘o shoot them after 
you have reached the grounds. 

44 pp., paper. Price, 15 Cents. 


For Sale by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 


Impervious to Wind and Water. 


renui i i ike sheep skins) are notaffected by water. Being very pliable they fit close to the person, and offer the most complete 
Fee ee ae idieeaite mea of winter. Our best quality jackets will last a lifetime, it being almost impossible to wear one 
out, thus making it the cheapest winter garment one can secure. They are so light weight and take up so little zoom that one can be worn between the 
yest and undercoat, thus rendering a heavy overcoat entirely unnecessary even in the coldest weather. For driving, horseback riding, sKating, sleigh- 

ing and bunting in cold climates they are extensively used. For Duck and Coot Shooting they are indispensable. ‘hed, | 
ll who wish to secure a GENUINE RUSSIAN SKIN should order it immediately before we get Out of sizes, as but a limited number of the 


genuine article can be obtained each year. In ordering send measure around chest. 


i i Russi Skins, Black or Tan Color, $18.00 B Quality, American Skins, Black Color, $10,00 
4 Ge Aaa lehoe shines Tan Color ear ene dniclane craic aieieareers . 15,00 Cc Guality, American Skins, Black Color, 8.00 


5 : is il, postpaid, to any part of the U.S. on receipt of price. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. 
P.S.—As we are fe SE perio ii tie Cited States of GENUINE RUSSIAN SKINS, they cannot be found at any other house in this country. 


JOHN P. LOVELL'S SONS, 147 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 


THOMAS J. CONROY, 


Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 


Fine Fishing Tackle and Camping Goods. 


65 Fulton St., N. WY. 
ErORIDA F'IS FING. 


CONROY’S CELEBRATED 
“Silver wing” Multiplying Reels. 


The strongest and freest running reels on the market. Pronounced by many of our 
best coast anglers superior to any ever before used. 


Tarpon Tackle a Specialty. 


Fine Hexagonal Split Bamboo Rode, Ash and Lancewood Rods, 
‘ Hubber ana German Silver Reels, Tackle Cases, 41 
Fly and Snell Books, Reel Cases, etc. — . 


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